AMENDED AGENDA ORDER ANDI PROCEDURE OF COUNCIL MEETING TUESDAY, January21,2025 5:30P.M. 1. CALLTOORDER 2. INVOCATION: 3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: 4. ROLLO CALL: 6. MAYOR'S REPORT: 8. CONSENT AGENDA: A. Approval of minutes: Haley 5. ANNOUNCE BUSINESS FROM AUDIENCE PROCEDURE: Proclamation: The Rotary Club of Sebring 100th Anniversary 7. COUNCILMEMBERS CONCERNS, COMMENTS, LIAISON REPORTS: Announcement of upcoming meetings: Haley Resolution# 2025-01 authorizing Budget Amendment #261 for Fryman Property Purchase:Lee Resolution # 2025-02 authorizing Budget Amendment #28 IT Grant: Lee REVISED DATES for Annual Pro Watercross Event: Noethlich IMSA Twelve Hour Fan Fest Event: Tucker G. Golf Course Greenskeeper Position: Tucker 9. OLDBUSINESS: 10. NEW BUSINESS: 11. BUSINESS FROM. AUDIENCE: 12. CITYATTORNEY'S BUSINESS: 13. CITY ADMINISTRATOR BUSINESS: A. Project Report 14. CIYCIERKSBUSINESS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS A. Billsf for Approval A. Proposed Ordinance/TemporaryMoratorium Land Use Changes for Mobile Home Parks (2ndreading) Any person whor might wisht to appeal any decision madel byt the City Council of Sebring, Florida, in public hearing or meeting ish hereby advised that he will need ar record oft the proceedings andi fors such purpose may need to ensure that ay verbatim record oft the proceedings isr madey which willi include the testimony ande evidence upony whichs sucha appeali is to bel based. The City Council of Sebring, Florida does not discriminate upont the! basis ofa anyi individual's disability status. This non- discrimination policyi involves every aspect of the Council's functions, including one's access to, participation employment or treatment ini its programs or activities. Anyone requiring reasonable accommodation as provided for in the Americans with Disabilities Act should contact Mrs. Kathy Haley, CMC, City Clerk, at 471-5100. CITY OF SEBRING AGENDA ITEM SUMMARY MEETING DATE: January 21, 2025 PRESENTER: Mayor AGENDA ITEM#: 6A-Proclamation: The Rotary Club of Sebring 100th Anniversary BACKGROUND: Please find attached al Proclamation observing The Rotary Club of Sebring 100th Anniversary. REQUESTED MOTION: None requested. Mayoral Proclamations do not require Council action. COUNCIL ACTION: APPROVED DENIED TABLED' TO: OTHER Moved by: Seconded by: Carlisle Havery Mendel Stewart Bishop PROCLAMATION WHEREAS, The Rotary Club of Sebring, Florida received its charter from Rotary International on the gth day of September 1924 and is celebrating a century ofs service in the City of Sebring WHEREAS, Rotary International, a world-wide service organization founded February 23, 1905, in Chicago, Illinois, is the first and one oft the largest non-profit service organizations and; WHEREAS, The Rotary Club of Sebring is part ofi international efforts including polio eradication and Rotary International's Foundation Grants which support large international projects in the seven areas of focus: environmental protection, providing clean water, literacy and education, fighting disease, promoting peace, mothers and children and growing local economies WHEREAS, The Rotary motto "Service Above Self" inspires members to provide humanitarian service, encourage high ethical standards and promote goodwill and peace ini the world and; WHEREAS, The Rotary Club of Sebring has served the community since its founding in 1924 through student college scholarships, disaster relief aid, funds to food banks and holiday meals for needy families, and with donations of countless volunteer hours and fund-raising events for many other noteworthy local and international causes including starting and sponsoring the Sebring High School Band, renovation of the City Pier, design and development of] Rotary Park, improvements to the Hammock Road Multi-use Trail, and the Lakeview path and walkway rest WHEREAS, The Rotary Club of Sebring has partnered with the City of Sebring and the Sebring Community Redevelopment Agency to construct permanent restrooms in downtown Sebring to and; and; stations and; serve the community to commemorate the Club's centennial anniversary. NOW,THEREFORE BE IT PROCLAIMED, I, John Shoop Mayor of Sebring, Highlands County, Florida, proclaim that the Rotary Club of Sebring, Florida has impacted this community and the world with service since 1924 and that we recognize and commemorate it's 100th anniversary on this day, Saturday, February 1S, 2025. In witness whereof, II have hereunto set my hand and caused the Seal of the City of Sebring, Florida tol be affixed this 21S day of. January in the year of our Lord two thousand and twenty-five. John C. Shoop, Mayor ATTEST: Kathy Haley, CMC, City Clerk CITY OF SEBRING AGENDA ITEM SUMMARY MEETING DATE: January 21, 2025 AGENDA ITEM#: 8-Consent Agenda PRESENTER: Bishop BACKGROUND: Item 8. A through 8G are on the consent agenda for Council action. Should any member of Council wish that an item be removed from the agenda, they should so indicate. That particular item will be removed and discussed individually at the appropriate place on the agenda. All remaining items will be presented for approval collectively. REQUESTED MOTION: Approve consent agenda as presented. COUNCIL ACTION: APPROVED DENIED TABLED' TO: Moved by: Seconded by: Carlisle Havery Mendel Stewart Bishop OTHER CITY OF SEBRING AGENDA ITEM SUMMARY MEETING DATE: January 21, 2025 PRESENTOR: Haley AGENDAITEMH: 8A-Approval of! Minutes BACKGROUND: The minutes from your regular meeting on January 7, 2025 were emailed to you on January 9,2025. REQUESTED MOTION: Approve minutes as presented. COUNCIL. ACTION: APPROVED DENIED OTHER Moved by: Seconded by: DEFERRED Carlisle Havery Mendel Stewart Bishop CITYOFSEBRING AGENDA ITEM SUMMARY MEETING DATE: January 21, 2025 PRESENTER: Haley AGENDA ITEM#: 8B-Announcement ofUpcoming Meetings BACKGROUND: The following meetings and/or workshops are scheduled between January 22nd, and February 4, 2025. Date 01/28/25 02/04/25 Time 5:30 p.m. 5:30 p.m. Meeting Participant(s) Liaison Stewart Code Enforcement Board City Council Meeting Mayor/City Council/City Clerk COUNCIL ACTION: APPROVED DENIED TABLED TO: Moved by: Seconded by: Carlisle Havery, Mendel Stewart Bishop. OTHER CITY OF SEBRING AGENDA ITEM SUMMARY MEETING DATE: January 21,2025 PRESENTER: Lee AGENDA ITEM#: 8C-Resolution # 2025-01 for Budget Amendment #26 for the Eco Park property BACKGROUND: Previously, Council has approved the purchase of the properties at 213 Don Drive and 125 Markley Street (from the Fryman Trust) with support from a grant from the Florida Communities Trust Program. A budget amendment is needed to recognize the grant revenue for the purchase as well as the City's match and the associated costs with the land This budget amendment was presented and approved at the last Council meeting, but the required resolution was not aj part ofit. This item corrects that omission. purchase that are required for the grant. REQUESTED MOTION: Approve Resolution # 2025-01 authorizing Budget Amendment # 26 as presented. COUNCIL ACTION: APPROVED DENIED TABLED' TO: OTHER Moved by: Seconded by: Carlisle Havery_ Mendel Stewart Bishop RESOLUTION NO. 2025-01 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEBRING, FLORIDA, AUTHORIZING A BUDGET AMENDMENTTO THE ADOPTED FY 2024/2025 BUDGET. WHEREAS, Florida Statute 216.011 defines an APPROPRIATION AS "a legal authorization to make expenditure", then, no authorizations exist to exceed appropriated line item amounts in the budget. Should any cost requirements bring about ai need for more funds than provided in a budget line item, no expenditure may be made until there is an authorized and approved budget amendment toj provide more available fund, as set forth in the provisions herein. WHEREAS, the City of Sebring was awarded a grant from the Florida Conservation Trust WHEREAS, the City of Sebring will use these funds for purchase of property at 213 Don NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of Sebring, Florida this 21S1 day of. January 2025, that Budget Amendment #26 is hereby approved and authorized. program with a value of $237,000; Drive, and 125 Markley Street. John Shoop, Mayor City of Sebring, Florida Attest: Kathy Haley, CMC, City Clerk Request for Budget Amendment EBRING chy oW THE CIRCLE Budget Amendment #26 Department: Request Date: Multiple 12/31/2024 Dept. Head: Submitted by: Council Date: Scott Noethlich Jared Lee 1/7/2025 (Ifn required) Budget Line Item Transfer Current Budget $ $ $ 350,000 $ 603,618 $ Amended 237,000 237,000 Account Number Project 001-4030-334-20-00 25101 State Award 001-4030-561-61-10 25101 Land Acquisition Account Name Increase Decrease Budget $ 237,000 $ 237,000 115-1526-563-63-35 115-1530-599-99-99 Recreation Improvements Contingency 150,000 $ 200,000 $ 50,000 $ 553,618 115-1529-561-61-10 25101 Land Acquisition $ 200,000 200,000 Totals: 674,000 $ 200,000 Explain why these funds were not originally budgeted and thej justification for your request now: Because the purchase of the Fryman Property was not completed last fiscal year, funds need to be budgeted to cover the purchase of the property and the necessary surveys, assessments, etc. that go with the grant funded purchase. Department Approval: SAtL (Department Head)! Date: 12/31/2024 Ifan account. amendment is over $10,000 (cumulative change over $20,000): Request approved by: Request authorized by: Date: Date: (Assistant City Administrator) (City Clerk or City Administrator) CITY OF SEBRING AGENDA ITEM SUMMARY MEETING DATE: January 21, 2025 PRESENTER: Lee AGENDA ITEM#: 8D-Resolution: # 2025-02 authorizing Budget Amendment #28 IT Grant BACKGROUND: The City of Sebring was awarded a grant from the State ofFlorida for the implementation ofsecurity technology. Attached is a Resolution and Budget Amendment to appropriate the funding for fiscal year 2024-25. REQUESTED MOTION: Approve Resolution # 2025-02 authorizing Budget Amendment #28 as presented. COUNCIL ACTION: APPROVED DENIED TABLED* TO: OTHER Moved by: Seconded by: Carlisle Havery. Mendel Stewart Bishop RESOLUTION NO. 2025-02 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEBRING, FLORIDA, AUTHORIZING A BUDGET AMENDMENTTO THE ADOPTED FY 2024/2025 BUDGET. WHEREAS, Florida Statute 216.011 defines an APPROPRIATION AS "a legal authorization to make expenditure", then, no authorizations exist to exceed appropriated line item amounts in the budget. Should any cost requirements bring about ai need for more funds than provided in a budget line item, no expenditure may be made until there is an authorized and approved budget amendment to provide more available fund, as set forth in the provisions herein. WHEREAS, the City of Sebring was awarded a grant from the State of Florida with a WHEREAS, the City of Sebring will use the grant to implement technology security NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of Sebring, Florida this 215t day ofJanuary 2025, that Budget Amendment #28 is hereby approved and authorized. fiscal year 2024-25 value of$31,474.01 (Budget $31,475); improvements. John Shoop, Mayor City of Sebring, Florida Attest: Kathy Haley, CMC, City Clerk Request for Budget Amendment EBRING chy OW THE CIRCLE Budget Amendment # 28 Department: Request Date: Computer Services 1/10/2025 Dept. Head: Submitted by: Council Date: Paul Anderson Jared Lee 1/21/2025 (lfn required) Budget Line Item Transfer Current Budget $ Amended 128,798 $ 31,475 $ Account Number Project 505-1610-552-52-13 505-1610-334-20-00 Account Name Increase Decrease Budget Complephachaesotae $ 97,323 $ 31,475 State Award 31,475 Totals: $ 62,950 $ Explain why these funds were not originally budgeted and the justification for your request now: This budget amendment is to recognize the value of a grant from the State of Florida for cybersecurity. This for audit purposes as the state covers the expenses for this program. Department. Approval: Per Assistant City Administrator Date: 1/10/2025 (Department Head) Ifan account amendment is over $10,000 (cumulative change over $20,000): Request approved by: Request authorized by: Date: Date: (Assistant City Administrator) (City Clerk or City Administrator) CITY OF SEBRING AGENDA ITEM SUMMARY MEETING DATE: January 21, 2025 PRESENTER: Noethlich AGENDA ITEM#: 8E-A Annual Pro Watercross Event (REVISED DATES ONLY) BACKGROUND: Please be advised that this event was approved at Council's January 7, 2025. The event organizer is requesting the event dates be changed to April Please find attached the agenda item summary approved at your. January 7, 2025 meeting. REQUESTED MOTION: Approve revised dates as presented conditioned upon providing Liability Insurance of at least $ 1 million dollars and naming the City as 25th through April 27, ,2025. additional insured. COUNCIL ACTION: APPROVED DENIED TABLED TO: OTHER Moved by: Seconded by: Carlisle Havery Mendel Stewart Bishop. CITY OF SEBRING AGENDA ITEM SUMMARY MEETING DATE: January 7, 2025 PRESENTER: Noethlich AGENDA ITEM#: 8H-Annual Pro Watercross Event BACKGROUND: Please find attached a Special Event Application from Lane Teitelbaum (Attachment A) for the utilization of Veteran's Beach Park, boat ramp, adjacent City parcel to south ofhost ramp and the City parcels across Lakeview for a jet ski race event on Lake. Jackson. The event will be a two-day event beginning April 12th. The jet ski races will occur off the shoreline of the park and will run in aj parallel rectangular shape (600'x400") to the park, sO that the races will be viewable by the public. The organizer is requesting the following: Use of the above facilities from Friday, April 11th- Sunday, April 13th, 2025. (Attachment B) Closure oft the boat ramp for Saturday, April 12th and Sunday, April 13th during Waiver oft the City's open container ordinance for the lakeside oft the event during Variance from City Code of Ordinances Section 25-2 as it relates to watercraft operation and distances from shore and the Veterans Beach boat ramp Waiver oft the attached fee estimates provided by the Sebring Fire Department and Public Works for provision of City services (Attachment C) the race activities the event REQUESTED MOTION: Approve event as presented conditioned upon providing Liability Insurance ofat least $1 1 million dollars and naming the City as additional insured. COUNCIL ACTION: APPROVED DENIED TABLED' TO: Moved by: Seconded by: Carlisle Havery Mendel Stewart Bishop OTHER CITY OF SEBRING AGENDA ITEM SUMMARY MEETING DATE: January 21, 2024 PRESENTER: Hannah Tucker AGENDA ITEM#: 8F-IMSA Twelve Hour Fan Fest Event BACKGROUND: Attached please find a Special Event Application (Attachment 1) submitted by the City of Sebring for the IMSA Twelve Hour Fan Fest. The planned date and time for the event is March 11th from 5:30PM to 7:30PM. This event is designed to celebrate the Twelve Hours of Sebring Race. Transporter Parade (Attachment 2) - parade route and road closures a. The parade will leave the track at approximately 5:45PM and will arrive at North Ridgewood Drive for the start of the parade at approximately 6:00PM. The parade will travel through Downtown Sebring and return to The block party will begin in downtown at 5:30PM and end at Approve State and local road closures as outlined below and shown in Pre-Parade - local road closures from 2:00PMI05:15PM: the track. 2. Block Party (Attachment 3) - Event layout approximately 7:30PM (Attachment 4) Circle Park Drive Closed West Center Avenue from North Franklin Street to Circle Park North Commerce Avenue from Pomegranate Avenue to Circle South Commerce Avenue from South Mango Street to Circle Park East Center Avenue from South Mango Street to Circle Park Drive South Ridgewood Drive from Magnolia Avenue to Circle Park North Ridgewood Drive from North Pine Street to Circle Park Parade event - State and local road closures from 5:15PMI0 Endof Drive Park Drive Drive Drive Drive Parade: Circle Park Drive, North and South Ridgewood Drive (SR17) per North Ridgewood Drive from Sebring Parkway to Circle Park North Commerce Avenue from Pomegranate Avenue to Circle West Center Avenue from North Franklin Street to Circle Park DOT permit. Circle Park Drive - Closed Drive Park Drive Drive South Ridgewood Drive from Magnolia Avenue to Circle Park South Commerce Avenue from Sebring Parkway to Circle Park East Center Avenue from South Mango Street to Circle Park Drive Post Parade - State and local road closures from End ofParade to 10:00 Drive Drive PM: Circle Park Drive Closed West Center Avenue from North Franklin Street to Circle Park North Commerce Avenue from Pomegranate Avenue to Circle South Commerce Avenue from South Mango Street to Circle Park East Center Avenue from South Mango Street to Circle Park Drive South Ridgewood Drive from Magnolia Avenue to Circle Park North Ridgewood Drive from North Pine Street to Circle Park Drive Park Drive Drive Drive Drive REQUESTED MOTION: Approve City coordinated event as presented and the following: Approve parking restrictions as deemed appropriate by Public Safety Staff Approve use ofCity stage Approve variance from City's Open Container Ordinance Approve placing sonsor signs at Circle Park Additional Liability Insurance will be purchased by the City for Event COUNCIL ACTION: APPROVED DENIED TABLED TO: Moved by: Seconded by: Bishop Havery Mendel Stewart Carlisle OTHER ATTACHMENT 1 City of Sebring Special Event Application Section 01- Organization! Information Name of Organization City of Sebring Street Address 368 South Commerce Avenue City Sebring Fax Number State Florida Zip 33870 Phone number 363-471-5100 Are youa 501(c)3 or other nonprofit Organization? O Yes OI No Ifyes, Corporate name Person in chage/Contachannah Tucker Email address manuderdmypeurgcon Mobile phone number 863-381-2274 Section 02- Event Information AffiliationPIO Phone numberp63-381-2274 Phone number Day ofe event B63-381-2274 Name ofe event2025 IMSA Twelve Hour Fan Fest Event repetition C OnceO Monthly O Annual OOther: Explain:) Start Date p3/11/25 Rain! Date (ifA Applicable) End Date p3/11/25 Start Time5:30pm End Time 7:30pm Multi-day? O Yes 0 No Ifyes, howr many? Desired location of thee event Circle Park Your must include and overview mapt that outlines thel location andI layout ofy your event General description of Race week kick-off party for the community. Event Participation-a anticipated number of: Participants: Issue (If answers below are' "Yes" the complete Coordinator action) Doy your need anys streets or roadways closedf fort thee event? Doy your needa any parkingr restrictions enacted for the event? Willy yout be using: city park toh holdy your event? Isthee event considered" 'high-risk"?( (e.g. sea-plane fly-in, boat races, water-related: athletic event, balloon fest, ctc.) Will there bea any special demonstrations att thee event? (i.e. stunt shows, drivinge exhibitions, burnout contests, etc.) Does the event pose anys special concern forp publics safety duet to thepresence ofh hazardous materials, chemicals orc other conditions? Will there bea any fireworks or pyrotechnics? Willy you! bes selling, serving or distributing alçohol att thec event? Will people bez allowed toc consume alçohol while at your event? Will foody vendors bec cookingo ors serving food: att thec event? Will there! beab band, DJ or other musicenterainment: att thee event? Does your eventr necessitate the use or setup ofa any temporary structures such as tents, canopies, buildings, stages, etc.? Willy your event utilize the City Stage? Doy yousy want to display or hang any banners ors signs above the roadway inr reference toy your event? the event Spectators:500 Vendors.o Special Events Coordinator Action Vehicles:50 Event Questionnaire Please answer EACH question so that we may adequately assist you with planning for your event. Yes CNo Permission willl ber needed toc closer roadways. State Roado closures (US 27,SR17, Yes CNo If"yes", permission t0 close city parking lots andp public parking spaces mustb be granted o Yes No Facility availability must bev verified and City Council approval may be required. Yes O No If"yes", safety aspects oft thes special event need to bec coordinated with publics safety Yes O No IF"yes",safety: aspects ofthes special event need to bec coordinated with public safety Yes 0 No If"yes", the vendor must bel licensed andt the safety aspects oft thes special event need to Yes 0 No I"yes", the event needs to bel licensed through the Division of Alcoholic Beverages and Tobacco( (DABT). Licenseri information canb bec obtained at (850) 488-8284. Yes O No If"yes", ina additiont to ana alcohol license, an" "alçohol variance" may have tob beg granted Yes 0 No I"yes", provide the evento coordinator withs a copy of DBPRE Form HR: 5030-034 which outlines foody vendor notification andl licenser requirements. Yes O No IF"yes", a variance fort thec city's" "Noise Ordinance" might ber necessary. This shouldbe requested through the Sebring City Council. Yes CNo If"yes", permits may ber necessary andt these: structures have tol bei Yes No IF"yes", rental may bea arrangedt through the City of Sebring. Yes CNo If"yes", then approval may ber necessary. For banners ons stater roads, al DOT Banner etc.)r require DOYT approval. County andl localr roads require City councilor County Commission: approval. by the city council If"yes", safety aspects of thes speciale event needt tob bec coordinated with Yes 0 No entities. publics safety entities. entities. bec coordinated with publics safety entities. by the Sebring City Council. may inspected Request must bec completed anda approved Ist thee event" "animal related" (animal rides, rodeos, zoos, races, etc.)? Yes 0 No If-"yes", ensuret thats safe and appropriate animal handling measures have been puti in place. :** Local road closures require application: submittal 300 days priort toe event*** : Stater road closuresr require application 45 days prior toe event ** *Return Hold Harmless Agreement ATTACHMENT2 WEUCaT L Pearsi Sebring 12HourFanFest SARRS PaIkSL 17) Lme St S Parks Children's Museum of D the Highlands Sebring Middle School ECenter - AA Sebring Firel Dept Ave - rart S 3 6 asununt Highds ArtLeuer D Highlands Little Theatre Rose Ave - - X Highlands Shenff's County Office m Highlands m ÇountyJudge Legend State RoadGlosure Local RoadGlosie Parlng Mesliellons NerthboumdDetour thboumdDetour Se O. Pre Parade -(200PML through5:15PM) Post Parade - (6:15 PMthrough 10.00PM) Road Closures, Detour andi Parking Restrictions s and ATTACHMENT3 Demo tStop POPMPREN N GAT ATTACHMENT 4 Virginia St NHighlands/ Ave b IS SLIEH Is ouIus CB Raynond 9 2 8 s I PoomaBPIHN IS volsus G) EEN - % re a OAVI PIRSeDS 6 % PAsais - SFrankins St SELake eAVa eidew S Fanene 4 5 S - CITY OF SEBRING AGENDA ITEM SUMMARY MEETING DATE: January 21,2025 PRESENTER: Tucker AGENDA ITEM#: 8G - GolfCourse Greenskeeper Position BACKGROUND: The Golfo Course Superintendent position has not been filled to date. As General ManagerIh have been performing the duties ofboth General Manager and Superintendent. Since the Superintendent position has not been filled, Ir respectfully request to freeze the position (Superintendent). and add a Greenskeeper position. This would allow appropriate staffing levels to keep up with the current workload. This change would provide a cost savings to the Golf Course budget for fiscal year 24/25. REQUESTED MOTION: Approve to advertise for (1) a Greenskeeper position and (2) freeze the Golf Course Superintendent position. COUNCIL ACTION: APPROVED DENIED TABLED TO: Moved by:. Carlisle Havery OTHER Seconded by: Mendel Stewart Bishop CITY OF SEBRING AGENDAITEMSUMMARY MEETING DATE: January 21, 2025 PRESENTER: Swaine AGENDA ITEM: 12A-F Proposed Ordinance Implementing a Temporary Moratorium BACKGROUND: City Council expressed a desire to have a moratorium on land use changes that would allow for newi mobile home parks int the City. This proposed ordinance STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Establish the duration oft the proposed temporary moratorium for up to one (I)year from the enactment of the Ordinance and approve 1St reading of the Ordinance with any changes recommended by City Council. REQUESTED MOTION: Approve Ordinance #1535 on 2nd and final reading as on land use changes for Mobile Home Parks (2nd reading). will establish a moratorium for up to one year. presented. COUNCIL ACTION: APPROVED DENIED TABLED TO: OTHER Moved by: Seconded by: Carlisle Havery Mendel Stewart Bishop ORDINANCE NO. 1535 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SEBRING, FLORIDA, PERTAINING TO THE IMPLEMENTATION OF A TEMPORARY MORATORIUM ON THE ACCEPTANCE, PROCESSING AND/OR CONSIDERATION OF ANY PETITION, APPLICATION OR REQUEST FOR DEVELOPMENT ORDER, OF ANYTYPE, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED1 TO A ZONING CHANGE OR COMPREHENSIVE PLAN AMENDMENT, RELATED TO MOBILE HOME PARKS, ANY DEVELOPMENT WHICH ALLOWS MOBILE OR MANUFACTURED HOMES AND/OR INCLUDES MOBILE AND MANUFACTURED TEMPORARY HOME STANDARDS; MORATORIUM; PROVIDING FOR PROVIDING FOR A FOR LEGISLATIVE FINDINGS ANDI INTENT; PROVIDING THE IMPLEMENTATION OF ADMINISTRATIVE ACTIONS; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICTS; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; AND WHEREAS, the Legislature of the State of Florida has, in Chapter 166, Florida Statutes, conferred upon local governments the authority to adopt regulations designed to promote the PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. public health, safety, and general welfare ofits citizenry; and WHEREAS, the City of Sebring ("City") Code of Ordinances ("Code") contains various regulations related to mobile and manufactured home standards, mobile home parks and residential subdivisions which allow for mobile and manufactured homes; and WHEREAS, such regulations have not been reviewed or changed in many years and the standards for considering zoning changes to allow for mobile and manufactured home developments may not adequately assess the evolution of the surrounding areas and/or the spccialized needs ofr mobile and manufactured home developments; and WHEREAS, the City Council has determined it necessary to study the current Code with the intent of reviewing, updating and promulgating City land development and other regulations to provide more clear guidelines for mobile and manufactured home development standards, mobile home parks and residential subdivisions which allow for mobile and manufactured homes; and WHEREAS, in order to protect the health, safety and welfare ofi its citizens, visitors and business residents, the City desires to further research, review and consider certain existing mobile and manufactured home development regulations and standards; and Ordinance Page 20 of4 WHEREAS, the imposition of a temporary moratorium, with certain exemptions, on the acceptance, processing and/or consideration of any petition, application or request for development order. of any type, including but not limited to a zoning change or comprehensive plan amendment, related to mobile home parks, any development which allows mobile or manufactured homes and/or includes mobile or manufactured home standards, will allow the necessary time to research, review, study and prepare the appropriate regulations for the City; and WHEREAS, after conducting a public hearing, the City finds that such a temporary moratorium serves a legitimate public purpose, is reasonable in time and is in the best interest of the health, safety and welfare oft the citizens, visitors and business residents oft the City. NOW THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEBRING, FLORIDA, that: Section 1. The above recitals are true and correct and are adopted as the legislative findings of the City Council. The City of Sebring has complied with all requirements and procedures of the Florida law inj processing this ordinance. Section 2. A. Beginning on the Effective Date of this ordinance, a temporary moratorium is hereby imposed on the acceptance, processing and/or consideration of any petition, application or request for development order, of any type, including but not limited to a zoning change or comprehensive plan amendment, related to mobile home parks, any development which allows mobile or manufactured homes and/or includes mobile or manufactured home standards. B. In order to protect the due process and other constitutional rights of applicants and the general public, any petitions or applications received prior to the effective date of this ordinance shall be tolled for the term of this moratorium and if this moratorium is lifted without change in the current development regulations ofr mobile home parks, mobile homes and manufactured homes, such aj petition or application shall resume at no additional cost to the petitioner/applicant. If, however, the moratorium is lifted with changes to the current development regulations, such petition or application must be revised as necessary to conform with the newly adopted regulations and shall thereafter resume at no additional cost to the peltitioner/applicant. Exempted from this Section are developments which are under construction or have all approvals in place to start construction as of the effective date of this ordinance. automatically terminate unless lifted sooner through repeal oft this ordinance. C. This temporary moratorium shall be in effect through January 20, 2026, and shall D. This temporary moratorium shall have no effect on any development approvals secured prior to the effective date of this ordinance. Ordinance Page 3of4 Section 3. The City Administrator is hereby authorized and directed to take such actions as are deemed necessary and appropriate in order to implement the provisions of this ordinance. The City Administrator may, as deemed appropriate, necessary, and convenient, delegate the powers of implementation as herein set forth to such City employees as deemed effectual and prudent. Section 4. This Ordinance shall not be codified in the Code ofOrdinances oft the City of Sebring, Florida. A certified copy of this enacting ordinance shall be located in the Office of the City Clerk of Sebring. The City Clerk shall also make copies available to the public for a reasonable publication charge. Section 5. Sections of this Ordinance may be renumbered or re-lettered and the correction of typographical and/or scrivener's errors which do not affect the intent may be authorized by the City Manager or his designee, without need of public hearing, by filing a corrected or re-codified copy of same with the City Clerk. Section 6. This ordinance shall become effective immediately upon its final passage and adoption. INTRODUCED AND PASSED on First Reading at the regular meeting of the City of Sebring City Council held on the 7th day ofJanuary, 2025. PASSED AND DULY ADOPTED on second reading at the meeting of the City of Sebring City Council duly assembled on the day of 2025. CITY OF SEBRING, FLORIDA Roland Bishop, President City Council, City of Sebring, Florida Attest: Kathy Haley, City Clerk This Ordinance was adopted after consideration at two advertised public hearings and at two separate meetings after notice being property published in a local newspaper and was duly passed on the day of 2025, and the same is hereby certified to the Mayor for his approval or disapproval. Ordinance Page 4 of4 2025. WITNESS my hand and seal at Sebring, Florida, this day of Kathy Haley, City Clerk City of Sebring The foregoing Ordinance was received by me this day of 2025,and by me approved this day of 2025. John C. Shoop, Mayor City of Sebring, Florida I,KATHY HALEY, City Clerk oft the City of Sebring, Florida, hereby certify that a copy of the foregoing Ordinance was posted by me at the door oft the City Hall on the day of 2025. 2025 and that same remained so posted until the day of Kathy Haley, City Clerk City of Sebring, Florida EBRING chy oW THE CIRCLE Business Impact Estimate This form should be included ini the agenda packet for the item under which the proposed ordinance is to be considered and must be posted on Sebring's website by the time notice of the proposed ordinance is published. Proposed ordinance's title/reference: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SEBRING, FLORIDA, PERTAINING TO THE MPLEMENTATION OF A TEMPORARY MORATORIUM ON THE ACCEPTANCE, PROCESSING AND/OR CONSIDERATION OF ANY PETITION, APPLICATION OR REQUEST FOR DEVELOPMENT ORDER, OF ANY TYPE, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO A ZONING CHANGE OR COMPREHENSIVE PLAN AMENDMENT, RELATED TO MOBILE HOME PARKS, ANY DEVELOPMENT WHICH ALLOWS MOBILE OR MANUFACTURED HOMES AND/OR INCLUDES MOBILE AND MANUFACTURED HOME FOR A TEMPORARY MORATORIUM; PROVIDING FOR THE MPLEMENTATION OF ADMINISTRATIVE ACTIONS; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICTS; PROVIDING FOR STANDARDS; PROVIDING FOR LEGISLATIVE FINDINGS AND INTENT; PROVIDING SEVERABILITY; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. This Business Impact Estimate is provided in accordance with section 166.041(4), Florida Statutes. If one or more boxes are checked below, this means Sebring is of the view that a business impact estimate is not required by state lawi for the proposed ordinance. If no boxes are checked, the Business Impact Estimate Requirements Section will be completed. Sebring may, in its own discretion, determine to perform a Business Impact Estimate for ordinances exempted per Florida Statutes. This Business Impact Estimate may be revised following its initial REASON EXEMPTED FROM BUSINESS IMPACT ESTIMATE REQUIREMENTS posting. The proposed ordinance is required for compliance with Federal or State law or The proposed ordinance relates to the adoption of budgets or budget amendments, The proposed ordinance is required to implement a contract or an agreement, including, but not limited to, any Federal, State, local, or private grant or other financial assistance regulation; The proposed ordinance relates to the issuance or refinancing of debt; including revenue sources necessary to fund the budget; accepted by the municipal government, The proposed ordinance is an emergency ordinance; See Section 166.041(4)(c), Florida Statutes. 1 Form created consistent with 2024 Florida Statutes 166.041(4) The ordinance relates to procurement; or The proposed ordinance is enacted to implement the following: a. Development orders and development permits, as those terms are defined in S. 163.3164, and development agreements, as authorized by the Florida Local Government Development Agreement Act under SS. 163.3220-163.3243: b. Comprehensive plan amendments and land development regulation amendments initiated by an application by a private party other than the municipality; C. Sections 190.005 and 190.046, Florida Statutes, regarding community development d. Section 553.73, Florida Statutes, relating to the Florida Building Code; or e. Section 633.202, Florida Statutes, relating to the Florida Fire Prevention Code. districts; 2 Form created consistent with 2024 Florida Statutes 166.041(4) BUSINESS IMPACT ESTIMATE REQUIREMENTS In accordance with the provisions of controlling law, even notwithstanding: the fact that an exemption noted above may apply, Sebring hereby publishes the following information: 1. Summary of the proposed ordinance (must include a statement of the public purpose, The ordinance will establish a temporary moratorium on the City's consideration of land development changes related to mobile home parks. Studying the housing needs of the City residents and the location for potential new mobile home parks serves the public health, safety, such as serving the public health, safety, morals and welfare): and welfare. 2. An estimate of the direct economic impact of the proposed ordinance on private, for- (a) An estimate of direct compliance costs that businesses may reasonably (b) Any new charge or fee imposed by the proposed ordinance or for which (c) An estimate of Sebring's regulatory costs, including estimated revenues from any profit businesses in Sebring, ifany: incur; businesses will be financially responsible; and new charges or fees to cover such costs. None. 3. Good faith estimate of the number of businesses likely to be impacted by the proposed There are no land use change requests for mobile home parks in process at the City. Itis unknown whether there are any businesses that wish to pursue land use changes to permit ordinance: mobile home parks in the future. 4. Additional information the governing body deems useful (if any): [You may wish to include in this section the methodology or data used to prepare the Business Impact Estimate. For example: Sebring's staff solicited comments from businesses in Sebring as to the potential impact of the proposed ordinance by contacting the chamberofcommerce, social media posting, direct mail or directemail, posting on Sebring's website, public workshop, etc. You may also wish to include efforts made to reduce the potential fiscal impact on businesses. You may also wish tos state here that the proposed ordinance is a generally applicable ordinance that applies to all persons similarly situated (individuals as well as businesses) and, therefore, the proposed ordinance does not affect only businesses). 3 Form created consistent with 2024 Florida: Statutes 166.041(4) NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARINGS AND INTENT TOADOPT ORDINANCE Please take notice that public hearings will be heldi in the City of Sebring Council Chambers, 368 South Commerce Avenue, Sebring, Florida 33870 before the City Council on January 7,2025, beginning at 5:30 p.m., or soon thereafter as possible and on, January 21,2025, After the conclusion of the second public hearing, Ordinance No. 1535 will be presented tot the City Council for adoption upon its second and final reading. A copy of the proposed Ordinance can be obtained from the office of the City Clerk. Any person may appear and be heard with respect to the proposed Ordinance. The proposed Ordinance is entitled as AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SEBRING, FLORIDA, PERTAINING TO THE IMPLEMENTATION OF A TEMPORARY MORATORIUM ON THE ACCEPTANCE, PROCESSING AND/OR CONSIDERATION OF ANY PETITION, APPLICATION OR REQUEST FORDEVEOPMENTORDER, OF ANYTYPE,INCLUDINGBUTNOTLIMITEDTOAZONING CHANGE ORCOMPREMENSVEPIAMAMTIOWEMIPEATDTOMOBIEOMEPARNS ANY DEVELOPMENT WHICH ALLOWS MOBILE OR MANUFACTURED HOMES ANDI OR INCLUDES MOBILE AND MANUFACTURED HOME STANDARDS; PROVIDING FOR LEGISLATIVE FINDINGS AND INTENT; PROVIDING FOR A TEMPORARY MORATORIUM; PROVIDING FOR THE IMPLEMENTATION OF ADMINISTRATIVE ACTIONS; PROVIDING FORCONFLICTS,PROVIDINGFORSEVERABILITYANDPROVIDINGANEFFECTIVEDATE. Pursuant to Section 286.0105 oft the Florida Statutes, as amended, the City Council hereby owbesthatifanymteresed person decides to appeal any decision made byt the City Council with respect to any matter considered at the proceedings, he will need a record of the proceedingand that, for such purpose, he may need to ensure that ay verbatim record ofthe proceedings is made, which record includes the testimony and evidence upon which the THE CITY OF SEBRING DOES NOT DISCRIMINATE UPON THE BASIS OF AN INDIVIDUAL'S DISABILITY STATUS. THIS NON-DISCRIMINATORI POLICY INVOLVES EVERY ASPECT OF THE CITY'SF FUNCTIONS, INCLUDING ONE'S ACCESS TO, PARTICIPATIONIN, EMPLOYMENT OF, OR TREATMENT IN, ITS PROGRAMS AND/OR ACTIVITIES. IN ACCORDANCE WITHTHE AMERICAN WITH DISABILITIES ACT, PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES NEEDING A SPECIAL ACCOMMODATION TO PARTICIPATE IN THIS PROCEEDING SHOULD CONTACT KATHY HALEY, CITY CLERK, AT 368 SOUTH COMMERCE AVENUE, SEBRING, FLORIDA 33870, TELEPHONE (863) 471-5100, NOT LATER THAN TWENTY-FOUR (24) HOURS PRIOR TO THE PROCEEDING. IF HEARING OR VOICE IMPAIRED, PLEASE CALL THE CLERK THROUGH FLORIDA RELAY SERVICE. AT 711: (TTY) 1-800-955- 8771, OR VOICE (V) 7-800-955-8770, beginning at 5:30 p.m., or soon thereafter as possible follows: appeal is to be based. VIA FLORIDA RELAY SERVICE. This notice shall be published on December. 31, 2024. Kathy Haley, City Clerk City of Sebring, Florida Robert S. Swaine Swaine, Harris & Wohl, P.A. 425 South Commerce Avenue Sebring, Florida 33870 City Attorney CITY OF SEBRING AGENDA ITEM SUMMARY MEETING DATE: January 21,2025 AGENDA ITEM#: 13A-P Project Report PRESENTER: Noethlich/Robinson BACKGROUND: West Lake Jackson Project - CivilSurv presented the 90% deliverable for Phase Ia at the September 3rd meeting and they are working on the 100% deliverable. Further, as an interim solution for the roadway condition. Excavation Point paved several sections oft that portion of Lakeviewto smooth out the roadway. Staffi is working on obtaining easements. Eco-Park -Contract has been executed, and the City has contracted for Phase IE Environmental. Potential FDOT road swap ofa portion of SR17- City, County and FDOT had a preliminary meeting to discuss and will be discussing the logistics of the swap - approximate time frame provided by the State was 1.5-2 years. FDOT has set meetings for fourth Thursday of each Relocation of] Public Works/Utilities- - City has submitted offer on parcel and is awaiting month. Next meeting is scheduled for. January 30th. acceptançe. Contract is in negotiations. Mobile Home Park Moratorium - On Council's agenda for 2nd reading. Lakeview Watersports Agreement - has been sent to Lakeview Watersports for their review and staffi is waiting for a response. As directed by Council at the December 17, 2024 meeting, correspondence has been sent to Lakeview Watersports abandoning the proposal if the draft license agreement is not executed by January 31,2025. City Attorney is in communication with Lakeview Watersports. REQUESTED MOTION: None; for informational purposes COUNCIL ACTION: APPROVED DENIED TABLED TO: Moved by: Carlisle Havery OTHER Seconded by: Mendel Stewart Bishop. CITY OF SEBRING AGENDA ITEM SUMMARY MEETING DATE: January 21,2025 PRESENTOR: Haley AGENDA ITEM#: 14A-C City of Sebring Bills BACKGROUND: The bills for the January 21, 2025 meeting will be emailed to you on January 17,2025. REQUESTED MOTION: Approve the payment of bills as presented. COUNCIL ACTION: APPROVED DENIED OTHER Moved by: Seconded by: DEFERRED Carlisle_ Havery Mendel Stewart Bishop.