MINUTES OF THE REGULAR SARASOTA CITY COMMISSION MEETING OF SEPTEMBER 7, 1993 AT 6:00 P.M. PRESENT: Mayor Gene Pillot, Vice Mayor Nora Patterson, Commissioners Fredd Atkins, Mollie Cardamone, and David Merrill, City Manager David Sollenberger, City Auditor and Clerk Billy Robinson, and City Attorney Richard Taylor ABSENT: None PRESIDING: Mayor Gene Pillot The meeting was called to order in accordance with Article III, Section 9 of the Charter of the City of Sarasota at 6:00 p.m. City Auditor and Clerk Robinson gave the Invocation followed by the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag. 1. CHANGES TO THE ORDERS OF THE DAY = APPROVED #1 (0046) through (0098) City Auditor and Clerk Robinson presented the following Changes to the Orders of the Day: A. Add under Consent Agenda No. 1 Item No. III-A-11, Approval Re: Final site development plan for the Bayou House per the request of Building, Zoning, Housing and Code Enforcement Director Hewes B. Remove under Unfinished Business Item No. VII-2, Approval Re: Completion of the Downtown Vision Plan per the request of City Manager Sollenberger C. Add under New Business Item No. VIII-4, Adoption Re: Proposed Resolution No. 93R-676 authorizing the issuance of water and sewer system revenue refunding bonds per the request of Finance Director Mitchell On motion of Commissioner Atkins and second of Vice Mayor Patterson, it was moved to approve the Changes to the Orders of the Day. Mayor Pillot stated that he asks the Commission to add to the motion an additional change to move Scheduled Presentations forward on the agenda since Mayor Bill Evers, City of Bradenton, has other obligations this evening. Book 35 Page 9574 09/07/93 6:00 P.M. Book 35 Page 9575 09/07/93 6:00 P.M. City Auditor and Clerk Robinson stated that it would be appropriate to move Scheduled Presentations before Approval of Minutes. With the approval of the maker and seconder of the motion, an additional change to move Scheduled Presentations ahead of Approval of Minutes on the agenda was included in the motion. Motion carried unanimously (5 to 0): Atkins, yes; Cardamone, yes; Merrill, yes; Patterson, yes; Pillot, yes. 2. PRESENTATION RE: EMPLOYEE OF THE MONTH FOR JULY 1993 BEVERLY J. SPANGLER, SENIOR ZONING INSPECTOR #1 (0100) through (0200) Bill Hewes, Director of Building, Zoning, Housing, and Code Enforcement, and Timothy Litchet, Zoning Chief, came before the Commission. Mr. Hewes introduced Beverly Spangler and stated that Ms. Spangler has earned a residential contractor's license and is the type of employee anyone would want. Mr. Litchet congratulated Ms. Spangler for being Employee of the Month and stated that Ms. Spangler is responsible for zoning and sign inspections, occupational licenses, and administers the city's tree ordinance; that Ms. Spangler exhibits a professional attitude while performing her duties; that Ms. Spangler has standardized tracking systems within the department. Ms. Spangler's husband, two daughters, and son-in-law were recognized in the audience. Mayor Pillot presented Beverly J. Spangler with a plaque and certificate for Employee of the Month for July 1993 in appreciation of her unique performance with the City of Sarasota and congratulated her for her outstanding efforts. 3. PRESENTATION RE: PROCLAMATION FROM MAYOR GENE E. DANIEL OF DOYLESTOWN, OHIO TO FIRE FIGHTERS DALE OSWALT AND PETER DOUTHIT AND ALL PERSONNEL OF FIRE STATION #2 FOR A JOB WELL DONE #1 (0210) through (0295) Mayor Pillot stated that a Proclamation was received from Mayor Gene E. Daniel of Doylestown, Ohio as a special thanks to fire fighters Dale Oswalt and Peter Douthit as well as all the fire personnel at Fire Station 2 for efforts assisting Doylestown resident, Mr. Doyle Chisnell, who was experiencing trouble with his oxygen equipment while vacationing in Sarasota. Julius Halas, Chief of Fire-Rescue Services Bureau, introduced Lieutenant Douthit and Fire Fighter Oswalt and presented the Proclamation to Fire Station 2. 4. PRESENTATION RE: RETIREMENT AWARD TO RALPH C. ARNOLD, PUBLIC SAFETY DEPARTMENT /POLICE SERVICES BUREAU, WITH 26 YEARS OF SERVICE #1 (0300) through (0375) Mayor Pillot introduced Ralph C. Arnold who retired with the City's Police Services Bureau and presented Mr. Arnold with a Retirement Award and plaque for 26 years of faithful service to the City of Sarasota. Mr. Arnold's wife and daughter were recognized in the audience. 5. PRESENTATION RE: RETIREMENT AWARD TO JOHNNIE G. JONES, PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT, WITH 37 YEARS OF SERVICE #1 (0376) through (0449) Mayor Pillot introduced Johnnie G. Jones who retired with the City's Public Works Department and presented Mr. Jones with a Retirement Award and plaque for 37 years of faithful service to the City of Sarasota. Mr. Jones' wife was recognized in the audience. 6. PRESENTATION RE: MAYOR'S CITATION TO REVEREND J.D. HAMEL FOR OUTSTANDING SERVICES TO THE CITY OF SARASOTA #1 (0450) through (0670) Mayor Pillot introduced Rev. Dr. J. D. Hamel who retired as a volunteer chaplain for the Sarasota Fire Department, the Sarasota Police Department, and the Sarasota Sheriff's Department and presented Rev. Dr. Hamel with a Retirement Award and plaque for 33 years of faithful service to the community. 7. SCHEDULED PRESENTATIONS = PRESENTATION RE: SOUTHWEST FLORIDA WATER MANAGEMENT DISTRICT (SWFWMD) TAX INCREASE = DIRECTED CITY MANAGER TO DEVELOP A LIST OF FUTURE PROJECTS THE CITY MAY HAVE AND DETERMINE WHETHER THE CITY WOULD BE ELIGIBLE FOR GRANT FUNDS PROPOSED BY SWFWMD AND PRESENT FINDINGS TO THE COMMISSION AS SOON AS POSSIBLE AND TO CONTACT BILL EVERS, MAYOR OF BRADENTON, ON THIS ISSUE (AGENDA ITEM V) #1 (0687) through (1690) Bill Evers, Mayor of the City of Bradenton, Florida, came before the Commission and stated that the Southwest Florida Water Management District (SWFWMD) bureaucrats in Tallahassee and Brooksville seem to feel the only answer to solving problems is to raise more money through increased taxes; that he believes SWFWMD has not been doing its job with their current $104,000,000 budget; that if there is a lack of water, he believes it is because SWFWMD has not provided the proper implementation of new reservoirs and transportation lines or ways to augment the existing system with other water. Mayor Evers continued that SWFWMD is seeking a $19,000,000 raise in its budget; that he feels cities are having Book 35 Page 9576 09/07/93 6:00 P.M. Book 35 Page 9577 09/07/93 6:00 P.M. enough problems with budgets and are making cutbacks and cannot handle the proposed SWFWMD tax increase. Mayor Evers stated that Florida has the largest freshwater aquifer which is larger than the five Great Lakes combined; that Florida's annual rainfall is 54 inches, which is twice the national average and second only to Louisiana with 57 inches; that Florida receives over 25 billion gallons daily from rivers and groundwater from Alabama and Georgia; that Florida's average water inflow from rain and surface water is 175 billion gallons per day and after evaporation it is 68 billion gallons; that daily consumption is only 6 billion gallons. Gene Schiller, 4738 Spring Meadow Lane, and Steven Minnis, 111 Corporation Way, representing SWFWMD came before the Commission. Mr. Schiller, Deputy Executive Director with SWFWMD, stated that SWFWMD has spent a great deal of time determining that there is a water crisis; that it is clear there is a need for a multi-year effort in order to be able to provide the kind of assistance local governments need to successfully deal with the current and future reuse and alternative supply needs; that SWFWMD has determined that in order to encourage the development of additional alternative (water) supplies there is a need for grant funds and matching funds to be available to local governments like the City of Sarasota. Vice Mayor Patterson asked whether Mayor Evers was correct that the proposed tax increase will produce $19,000,000 and what SWFWMD's budget will be with the increase? Mr. Schiller stated that SWFWMD's budget at this point is scheduled at $124.8 million. Mr. Schiller stated that an independent efficiency study was done by Peat Marwick Consulting and additional areas were identified where SWFWMD needs to make improvements; that Peat Marwick advised not cutting staff but that there was a need for staff in different technical areas. Commissioner Merrill asked what benefits the City of Sarasota's taxpayers would derive from SWFWMD's proposed tax increase? Mr. Schiller stated that the increase is proposed to provide the monies for areas with most acute problems to get grant funds. Mr. Minnis stated that the City of Sarasota has a reuse master plan; that the plan has certain phases and the money SWFWMD is planning to expend to assist local governments would help expedite (Sarasota's) projects. City Manager Sollenberger stated that the grant process that SWFWMD uses through the Manasota Basin Board is a competitive process and the City of Sarasota has participated in the process over the last four years; that the funding to the City has been nearly $1 million including the allocation for 1994; that the City's benefits have been in the area of reuse and water conservation; that with regard to water conservation, SWFWMD provided a $45,000 grant for the City's computerized irrigation control system; that the Ed Smith Sports Stadium was retrofitted for reuse water at $49,000; that the Tuttle Avenue widening project with the County calls for reuse water in the medians and SWFWMD provided $110,000 to oversize the lines so the City would have a reuse transmission main to go to South Gate Circle; that SWFWMD has been a major player in enabling the City of Sarasota to meet its urban reuse commitments. There was a consensus of the Commission to direct the City Manager to develop what projects the City may have in the future to determine whether the City would be eligible for grant funds proposed by SWFWMD and present the findings to the Commission. Mayor Evers asked that the City Manager get in touch with him because he has answers to the matters that Messrs. Schiller and Minnis brought up. Vice Mayor Patterson stated that she requests that the City Manager contact Mayor Evers and also that the findings be presented to the Commission in a timely fashion. Mayor Pillot requested that City Auditor and Clerk Robinson explain the public hearing process. Mr. Robinson stated that at this time the petitioners have 15 minutes to address the Commission and 5 minutes for rebuttal; that any citizen who has signed up to speak has 5 minutes; that he will time speakers and advise them when they have 1 minute remaining. All individuals wishing to speak during the public hearings were requested to stand and be sworn in by City Auditor and Clerk Robinson. 8. PUBLIC HEARING RE: PROPOSED TRAFFIC ABATEMENT STUDY FOR HILLVIEW STREET, U.S. 41 TO SHADE AVENUE = APPROVED REÇOMMENDATION OF STAFF FOR SPEED HUMPS ON HILLVIEW STREET BETWEEN U.S. 41 AND SHADE AVENUE (AGENDA ITEM IV-1) #1 (1730) through (3717) Asim Mohammed, Assistant City Engineer, came before the Commission and stated that in June 1992 the residents of Hillview Street petitioned the City seeking relief from excessive traffic volume and speed on Hillview Street between U.S. 41 and Shade Avenue and a traffic study was done in July 1992; that a public meeting was conducted with the residents of Hillview Street to present the results of the traffic study; that the short-term (traffic abatement) program was to install stop signs at East Avenue and Hillview Street and at School Avenue and Hillview Street and "No Through Trucks" signs on Hillview Street. Mr. Mohammed continued Book 35 Page 9578 09/07/93 6:00 P.M. Book 35 Page 9579 09/07/93 6:00 P.M. that stop signs impact traffic volume but do not substantially reduce speeds of vehicles and the residents asked that other means of traffic abatement directed at reducing speeds be reviewed. Mr. Mohammed stated that (traffic) studies in other places in the City have shown that speed humps are one mean of traffic abatement that the City has used successfully for reducing speed; that traffic abatement alternatives look at reduction of volume, reduction of speed, need for enforcement, impact to emergency vehicles, impact to adjacent streets, and inconvenience to residents. Mr. Mohammed continued that one of the drawbacks of speed humps is that diversion of traffic from one street to another can result; that as a long-term comprehensive traffic abatement plan, the City is attempting to eliminate the cut-through traffic in the area from Bahia Vista Street to Webber Street from U.S. 41 to Tuttle Avenue. Mr. Mohammed stated that the Staff recommends installing four speed humps on Hillview Street, one in each block, between U.S. 41 and Shade Avenue and monitoring the impact of the speed humps on the adjoining Hyde Park, Arlington, and Waldemere Streets. Vice Mayor Patterson stated that she had received a call from a long-time resident of Hillview Street who is disturbed about the use of speed humps; that this resident also objects to additional signage for the speed humps because Hillview Street has a lot of signage on it already. Mayor Pillot opened the public hearing. The following individuals came before the Commission: Robert Ostling, 2395 Hillview Street, stated that he and his family have resided on the northwest corner of Shade Avenue and Hillview Street for seven years and plan on staying there for a long time; that he hopes the City and Commission wants to improve the neighborhood; that he is in favor of the recommendation for speed humps for traffic abatement because it will improve the quality of life for the neighborhood. Johnette Swanwick, 2188 Hillview Street, stated that she has resided at the corner of School Avenue and Hillview Street for 14 years; that she originally was opposed to the speed humps but has changed her mind now and is in favor of the speed humps because she does not know of any other solution; that she hopes the neighborhood will get sidewalks soon. Benton Franklin Brooks, 2140 Hillview Street, stated that the neighborhood has improved tremendously, but he cannot work in his front yard anymore because of the speed of the cars; that he hopes speed humps will slow the speed of the traffic. There was no one else signed up to speak and Mayor Pillot closed the public hearing. On motion of Commissioner Merrill and second of Commissioner Atkins, it was moved to approve the Staff recommendation to install speed humps on Hillview Street. Vice Mayor Patterson stated that she feels traffic speed enforcement is needed in the City or there will be speed humps on every street. Mayor Pillot stated that 40 residents of Waldemere Street have signed a petition advising the neighborhood still has a traffic problem even with the change in the traffic signal at U.S. 41 and Waldemere Street. Mayor Pillot asked where the City should stop with regard to traffic abatement? Mr. Mohammed stated that the answer is that the City can never stop because striving to make the neighborhoods better places to live is ongoing; that the area's transportation system needs to be improved which minimizes the need for people to use neighborhood streets; that the City must continue to use traffic abatement as a means to keep traffic outside neighborhoods. Commissioner Atkins stated that he hopes the hospital (Sarasota Memorial) core will one day become a core for mass transit; that he would like the City to recommend that Sarasota Memorial Hospital implement car pooling or mass transit since the hospital is the (traffic) problem to the surrounding neighborhoods. #2 Vice Mayor Patterson stated that she would like the traffic abatement policy reviewed because she feels the criteria of zero miles above the speed limit for traffic abatement goes too far. Commissioner Cardamone stated that speed humps do not prohibit traffic but discourage traffic; that a lot of the traffic that would be discouraged is traffic that is cutting through the neighborhood. Mayor Pillot called for the vote on the motion to approve the Staff recommendation for speed humps on Hillview Street. Motion carried unanimously (5 to 0): Atkins, yes; Cardamone, yes; Merrill, yes; Patterson, yes; Pillot, yes. Mayor Pillot stated that he would like to ask that a prompt and effective response be sent to the 40 people on Waldemere Street who signed a petition as to what is going to be done about the traffic problem they have. 9. PUBLIC HEARING RE: PROPOSED ORDINANCE NO. 93-3723, AMENDING THE CITY OF SARASOTA AMENDMENTS TO THE 1991 EDITIONS OF THE Book 35 Page 9580 09/07/93 6:00 P.M. Book 35 Page 9581 09/07/93 6:00 P.M. STANDARD BUILDING CODE, THE STANDARD MECHANICAL CODE, THE STANDARD PLUMBING CODE, THE STANDARD GAS CODE, AND THE STANDARD FIRE PREVENTION CODE, AND THE 1990 EDITION OF THE NATIONAL ELECTRIC CODE so AS TO AMEND OR ESTABLISH CERTAIN FEES FOR LICENSING, INSPECTIONS, PERMITS AND SERVICES, AS MORE PARTICULARLY SET FORTH HEREIN; TO AMEND THE LOCAL AMENDMENTS OF THE STANDARD BUILDING CODE, 1991 EDITION, TO PERMIT THE CITY TO RETAIN TEN PERCENT OF A PERMIT FEE SURCHARGE REQUIRED BY STATE LAW; AMENDING THE SARASOTA CITY CODE, CHAPTER 19, LICENSES, SECTION 19-2, PERTAINING TO THE ISSUANCE OF OCCUPATIONAL LICENSES sO AS TO CREATE A FEE FOR OCCUPATION LICENSE INSPECTION: REPEALING ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT; ETC. (TITLE ONLY) = PASSED ON FIRST READING (AGENDA ITEM IV-2) #1 (3719) through #2 (0585) William Hewes, Director of Building, Housing, Zoning and Code Enforcement, came before the Commission and stated that the reason the Administration is recommending increases in fees is because the State took some money away from the City by eliminating the City's right to charge license fees to State certified contractors in more than one city; that revenues are down because there has not been as much construction; that Staff attempted to have the revenue come from sources rather than from permits because the permits already are carrying a major portion of the cost of the department. Mr. Hewes stated that the minimum fee for roofing permits would be raised from $35 to $50; that the zoning fee would be raised from a minimum fee of $10 to $15 and from $.50 to $1 per $1,000 of construction cost with the maximum fee raised from $300 to $500; that the occupational fee for State certified contractor will be $75; that the central station access fee installation will change from $26.30 which is a one-time charge to $109.92, which is what the telephone company charges the City to do the work; that three new fees are as follows: (1) $35 for stairway pressurization test, (2) $70 for fire system inspection requiring two inspectors, and (3) $25 per inspection for non-residential annual fire inspection. Mr. Hewes continued that $25 will be charged for an inspection of a building before a new business goes in, which has been done in the past free of charge. Vice Mayor Patterson stated that she had asked the City Auditor and Clerk to notify various groups in town that represent the commercial interests of the fee increases, and asked if notices had been sent. City Auditor and Clerk Robinson stated that copies of the inter-office memorandum dated September 1, 1993 from Gary Laubacker to himself regarding increases in and new fees were sent. Mayor Pillot opened the public hearing. There was no one signed up to speak and Mayor Pillot closed the public hearing. City Auditor and Clerk Robinson read proposed Ordinance No. 93-3723 by title only. On motion of Commissioner Merrill and second of Commissioner Atkins, it was moved to pass proposed Ordinance No. 93-3723 on first reading. Mayor Pillot requested that City Auditor and Clerk Robinson proceed with the roll-call vote. Motion carried (4 to 1): Atkins, yes; Cardamone, no; Merrill, yes; Patterson, yes; Pillot, yes. 10. PUBLIC HEARING RE: PROPOSED ORDINANCE NO. 93-3734, PERTAINING TO THE PROCEDURE TO FACILITATE REDUCTION OF DENSITY WITHIN THE SARASOTA MOBILE HOME PARK; REPEALING THAT PORTION OF ORDINANCE NO. 90-3416 WHICH REQUIRES THAT REVENUES RECEIVED BY THE CITY, AS A RESULT OF THE OPERATION OF THE SARASOTA MOBILE HOME PARK, BE PLACED INTO A SEPARATE ENTERPRISE ACCOUNT TO FUND DENSITY REDUCTION AS WELL AS THE COST OF NECESSARY INFRASTRUCTURE IMPROVEMENTS WITHIN THE PARK; REPEALING ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT; ETC. (TITLE ONLY) = PASSED ON FIRST READING AND A RESOLUTION IS TO BE PRESENTED TO THE COMMISSION AT IT8 NEXT MEETING WHICH WOULD ESTABLISH A POLICY THAT THE COMMISSION EVALUATE THE TRANSFER OF DENSITY REDUCTION FUNDS EACH YEAR (AGENDA ITEM IV-3) #2 (0586) through (0866) City Manager Sollenberger stated that the Mobile Home Park Density (Reduction) Ordinance (90-3416) needs to be amended in order to permit the City Commission to transfer funds out of the Enterprise Account to the General Fund Account; that this amendment reflects the Commission's budgetary decision to transfer $250,000 of Mobile Home Park revenues to the General Fund; that Administration recommends approval of proposed Ordinance No. 93-3734. Commissioner Merrill asked whether the amendment could be done on a one-year basis so that each year the Commission would have to vote on this transfer of funds? Commissioner Merrill stated that since the (density reduction) program took a lot of debate and controversy to establish, he is concerned that the City might not continue with the density reduction policy unless the Commission votes each year on the transfer of funds. Mr. Sollenberger stated that the proposed ordinance could be changed prior to the second reading if that is what the Commission would like to have done. Mr. Sollenberger stated further that the Commission could adopt a policy position that this issue be reevaluated on an annual basis; that a resolution could be written and presented to the Commission at its next regular meeting as a policy statement that calls for a review (of the density reduction program) to be presented to the Commission for action at each budget session. Book 35 Page 9582 09/07/93 6:00 P.M. Book 35 Page 9583 09/07/93 6:00 P.M. Mayor Pillot opened the public hearing. There was no one signed up to speak and Mayor Pillot closed the public hearing. City Auditor and Clerk Robinson read proposed Ordinance No. 93-3734 by title only. On motion of Commissioner Merrill and second of Mayor Pillot (who passed the gavel to Vice Mayor Patterson), it was moved to proceed with the plan as presented by the City Manager (for a resolution to be presented to the Commission at its next meeting to establish a policy that the Commission evaluate the transfer of density reduction funds each year) and to pass proposed Ordinance No. 93-3734 on first reading. Vice Mayor Patterson stated that she does not feel a resolution is necessary because the Commission could reexamine this (density reduction revenue) at will; that she feels strongly that the City is throwing out money on this (density reduction) program. Commissioner Merrill stated that his concern is the policy of the City, which currently is to buy out the mobile homes, would be changed; that he wants the policy to remain that the City will create a park (on the site of the Mobile Home Park) some day. Vice Mayor Patterson requested that City Auditor and Clerk Robinson proceed with the roll-call vote. Motion carried unanimously (5 to 0): Atkins, yes; Cardamone, yes; Merrill, yes;; Pillot, yes; Patterson, yes. Vice Mayor Patterson passed the gavel back to Mayor Pillot. 11. PUBLIC HEARING RE: PROPOSED ORDINANCE NO. 93-3735, AMENDING ARTICLE I OF THE ZONING CODE AS TO FEES FOR REVIEW OF DEVELOPMENT PERMITS; ESTABLISHING A FEE SCHEDULE FOR DEVELOPMENT PERMITS BASED ON THE ACTUAL TIME SPENT BY CITY EMPLOYEES TO REVIEW AND PROCESS DEVELOPMENT PERMITS; AMENDING THE SARASOTA CITY CODE AS TO FIXED FEES FOR REVIEW OF DEVELOPMENT PERMITS BY THE ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT AMENDING CHAPTER 30, SARASOTA CITY CODE, AS TO THE FIXED FEE FOR PETITIONS FOR STREET VACATIONS; MAKING FINDINGS AS TO NEED: PROVIDING FOR THE SEVERABILITY OF THE PARTS HEREOF: REPEALING ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT; ETC. (TITLE ONLY) = PASSED ON FIRST READING (AGENDA ITEM IV-4) #2 (0868) through (1442) Mike Taylor, Deputy Director of Planning and Development, came before the Commission and stated that the proposed ordinance will take a number of the City's fixed fees for development review and make them billable fees which will be variable depending on the amount of work that is done; that the billable fee system should be more fair and equitable for those petitioners that have less work to do than what the City normally charges and would reimburse the City for those petitioners whose work takes extra time; that part of the proposed ordinance deals with certain fixed fees that would be reestablished and, in some cases, increased. Mr. Taylor stated further that new fees are as follows: (1) $250 - Petition for Extension of Conditional Rezoning, (2) $500 Petition for Amendment to Zoning Code or any Land Development Regulation contained in the Engineering Design Criteria Manual or City Code, (3) $200 - Petition for Variance in a Governmental (G) Zone District, (4) $400 = Petition for Historic Designation, (5) $100 = Petition for extension of preliminary site and development plan, (6) $100 = Petition for extension of development plan review. Mr. Taylor continued that the fee charged by the Engineering Department for each work project for construction of a driveway, curb, gutter, or sidewalk is being increased from $10 to $25; that the fee charged by the Engineering Department for each work project for construction or placement of objects in the right-of-way is being increased from $10 to $25. Commissioner Merrill asked for an estimate of the maximum billable fee to be charged to someone with a difficult project that would require a lot of Staff time. Mr. Taylor stated that he could not make an estimate because each petition is unique; that the fee charged is based to a large extent on the "average" time spent on petitions; that the intent of the billable fee system is to bill for the exact time and costs of materials to the City. Vice Mayor Patterson asked how the billable fee system impacted the budget and how was it determined? Gibson Mitchell, Finance Director, came before the Commission and stated that it is hard to determine exactly how much the increase in revenues would be (from the billable fee system) , but based on what has happened in the past the sum of $9,712 as an increase in development fees was used in the proposed budget. Mayor Pillot asked whether a person who presents a plan for development for review could get a definitive estimate of the billable fees for the plan? Mr. Taylor stated that an estimate could be given when a plan is presented. Vice Mayor Patterson asked on what figure the billable fee system is based to determine how much will be charged per hour? Mr. Taylor stated that one of the reasons for the effective date being January 1, 1994 is to allow going through a three- or four-month dry run of the (billable fee) system at which time a more definitive answer will be able to be provided; that a group of Staff identified as the Development Review Committee have exact salaries and benefit figures that can be "plugged in" to the system. Book 35 Page 9584 09/07/93 6:00 P.M. Book 35 Page 9585 09/07/93 6:00 P.M. Vice Mayor Patterson stated that she suggests that the Commission ask Mr. Taylor to bring a "range" of fees to the Commission to review. Commissioner Merrill stated that he suggests that the Planning Department present some standards for fees to the Commission after the dry run period. Vice Mayor Patterson asked whether the Planning Department would bring information to the Commission after the dry run period? Mr. Taylor stated that could be done. City Manager Sollenberger stated that not all services the City provides are charged for; that items come before the Commission regularly that are out-of-pocket costs to the City for which there is no reimbursement; that the objective of this billable fee system is to recover the costs that the City has regarding development proposals for the private sector. Mayor Pillot opened the public hearing. There was no one signed up to speak and Mayor Pillot closed the public hearing. City Auditor and Clerk Robinson read proposed Ordinance No. 93-3735 by title only. On motion of Commissioner Merrill and second of Vice Mayor Patterson, it was moved to pass proposed Ordinance No. 93-3735 on first reading. Mayor Pillot requested that City Auditor and Clerk Robinson proceed with the roll-call vote. Motion carried unanimously (5 to 0): Atkins, yes; Cardamone, yes; Merrill, yes; Patterson, yes; Pillot, yes. 12. PUBLIC HEARING RE: PROPOSED ORDINANCE NO. 93-3739, INCREASING THE CHARGE FOR BASIC LIFE SUPPORT, ADVANCED LIFE SUPPORT, AND MEDIVAC EMERGENCY RESCUE OR TRANSFER SERVICES WITHIN THE CORPORATE LIMITS OF THE CITY, WHEN PROVIDED BY THE CITY OF SARASOTA FIRE DEPARTMENT; ESTABLISHING A COST FOR PERSONS TREATED WITH OXYGEN: REPEALING ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT HEREWITH PROVIDING FOR THE SEVERABILITY OF PARTS; ETC. (TITLE ONLY) PASSED ON FIRST READING (AGENDA ITEM IV-5) #2 (1444) through (2041) Julius Halas, Chief of Fire-Rescue Services Bureau, and James Frazier, Battalion Chief, came before the Commission. Chief Halas stated that in June he spoke to the Commission about an Emergency Medical Services (EMS) matching grant that was awarded to the City effective January 1992; that a few Commissioners asked for quantification as to what the efficiencies of the EMS matching grant were; that as of October 1, 1993, the State of Florida is going to require that the City send in its Emergency Medical Services patient information and incident data. Chief Halas continued that the Finance Department has affirmed a tentative collection of 10 months at a higher fee (for basic life support, advanced life support, and Medivac emergency rescue) would be $147,000; that this figure will rise to $170,000 to $200,000 with a 12 month collection of higher fees. Chief Frazier explained various items displayed on the overhead projector at this time. Chief Frazier stated that Lancet Technology was contracted to conduct a market research study and recommend financial software package companies; that EMS Consultants Ltd. was the software company that was selected and they have identified a number of strategies the City should take to maximize its revenue through EMS transports. Chief Frazier continued that one strategy is that the City raise its transport fees from $225 to $250 for ALS (advanced life support) and from $160 to $175 for BLS (lasic life support). Commissioner Merrill asked how much of the $225 fee is reimbursed from Medicare? Chief Frazier stated that the current Medicare reimbursement is slightly over $152. Chief Frazier continued that Medicare pays 80% of a set rate and the City has petitioned Medicare for an Equity Adjustment to increase its reimbursement to $225. Mayor Pillot opened the public hearing. There was no one signed up to speak and Mayor Pillot closed the public hearing. City Auditor and Clerk Robinson read proposed Ordinance No. 93-3739 by title only. On motion of Commissioner Merrill and second of Commissioner Cardamone, it was moved to pass proposed Ordinance No. 93-3739 on first reading. Mayor Pillot requested that City Auditor and Clerk Robinson proceed with the roll-call vote. Motion carried unanimously (5 to 0): Atkins, yes; Cardamone, yes; Merrill, yes; Patterson, yes; Pillot, yes. 13. PUBLIC HEARING RE: PROPOSED ORDINANCE NO. 93-3738, ADOPTING A BUDGET FOR THE CITY OF SARASOTA FOR THE FISCAL YEAR BEGINNING OCTOBER 1, 1993, AND ENDING ON SEPTEMBER 30, 1994; SAID BUDGET TO INCLUDE THE GENERAL FUND, SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS, DEBT SERVICE FUNDS, ENTERPRISE FUNDS, INTERNAL SERVICE FUNDS, THE CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PLAN; PROVIDING FOR CURRENT EXPENSES AND CAPITAL EXPENDITURES OF THE WATER AND SEWER UTILITY SYSTEM OF THE CITY OF SARASOTA, EACH BEING SPECIFICALLY IDENTIFIED HEREIN; ASSESSING AND LEVYING AD VALOREM TAXES FOR CALENDAR YEAR 1993; SPECIFYING THE AD VALOREM TAX MILLS TO BE LEVIED AND ASSESSED FOR PURPOSES OTHER THAN BONDED-DEBT SERVICE; SPECIFYING THE AD VALOREM TAX MILLS Book 35 Page 9586 09/07/93 6:00 P.M. Book 35 Page 9587 09/07/93 6:00 P.M. LEVIED AND ASSESSED FOR BONDED-DEBT SERVICE; MAKING APPROPRIATIONS FROM THE AD VALOREM TAX REVENUES COLLECTED; IDENTIFYING THE BUDGETS AND AMOUNT OF THE AD VALOREM TAX REVENUES WHICH ARE APPROPRIATED FOR THE PURPOSES ENUMERATED HEREIN; APPROPRIATING MISCELLANEOUS REVENUES AND SURPLUS REVENUES FOR THE PURPOSES STATED; ETC. (TITLE ONLY) = DIRECTED THE CITY MANAGER TO WORK WITH THE SUNCOAST OFFSHORE RACING ASSOCIATION (SORA) TO ATTEMPT TO DEVELOP A PLAN WHEREBY POLICE AND FIRE PERSONNEL ARE DEPLOYED TO PROVIDE SERVICES FOR THE OFFSHORE GRAND PRIX WITHOUT OVERTIME COSTS; APPROVED RETIREMENT INCENTIVE PROGRAM FOR FIRE FIGHTERS; APPROVED RETENTION OF SEVEN FIRE FIGHTERS; APPROVED RETENTION OF FOUR CSAS (COMMUNITY SERVICE AIDES); APPROVED A MILLAGE RATE OF 5.339; INSTRUCTED THE ADMINISTRATION AND THE MANAGEMENT OF THE POLICE DEPARTMENT TO RETURN TO THE COMMISSION IN TWO WEEKS WITH SOME OPPORTUNITIES TO CONTINUE FUNDING THE FOUR CSA POSITIONS WITHOUT DEFICIT SPENDING; APPROVED THE ORIGINAL BUDGET PRESENTED IN JULY AS AMENDED BY THE SUPPLEMENTAL BUDGET FROM THE CITY MANAGER DATED SEPTEMBER 7, 1993 WITH THE ADDITION OF ENOUGH FUNDS TO RESTORE THE POLICE LIEUTENANT POSITION AND PASSED PROPOSED ORDINANCE NO. 93-3738 ON FIRST READING (AGENDA ITEM IV-6) #2 (2042) through #5 (0670) City Manager Sollenberger stated that this budget hearing is based on the decisions that were made by the City Commission during workshops in July. Mayor Pillot passed the gavel to Vice Mayor Patterson and left the Commission Chambers at 8:27 p.m. Mr. Sollenberger stated that the Fire-Rescue Chief will make a presentation concerning the early retirement incentive and the justification for retention of one of the engine companies that would be put out of operation in the event that seven fire fighters proposed for layoff are, in fact, laid off. Mr. Sollenberger stated further that some circumstances have changed since the budget workshops; that the COLA (cost of living adjustment) that had been estimated at 3.2% for employees is now 2.8% which results in nearly $67,000 in savings; that the Commission had directed the Staff to look at the issue of getting early retirements in the Fire Department to match $150,000 that was put into the millage toward retention of the seven fire fighters and the early retirements have been established at a net savings of $131,000 and the increased ambulance charges the Commission just approved produce $147,000; that these two figures are sufficient to retain the seven fire fighters. Mayor Pillot returned to the Commission Chambers at 8:30 p.m. and Vice Mayor Patterson returned the gavel to Mayor Pillot. Gibson Mitchell, Director of Finance, came before the Commission and stated that proposed Ordinance No. 93-3738 adopts a budget for the October 1, 1993 through September 30, 1994 fiscal year and also adopts the first year of the Capital Improvement Projects. Vice Mayor Patterson left the Commission Chambers at 8:31 p.m. Mr. Mitchell stated that the proposed budget increases the operating millage from 5.270 mills to 5.402 mills, which is a 2.5% increase and has a debt service millage proposed of 1.246 mills, which is down from the current year's 1.248 mills for a total millage of 6.648. Mr. Mitchell continued that the TRIM (Truth In Millage bill) requires that he publicly announce what the increase would be in terms of the rollback rate; that the rollback rate is the millage rate necessary to yield the same ad valorem tax revenue as the current year; that the rollback rate is 5.233 mills; therefore, the proposed millage rate of 5.402 mills is a 3.23% increase over the rollback rate. Vice Mayor Patterson returned to the Commission Chambers at 8:33 p.m. Mr. Mitchell stated that the Commission received a copy of the 1993-94 Alternative Proposed Budget on Friday which proposes a reduction in the proposed ad valorem taxes of $220,041; therefore, if adopted, the millage rate that has been advertised for tonight's public hearing (5.402) to 5.309 mills. Mayor Pillot stated that for clarification the rollback rate is lower for the upcoming fiscal year than the current fiscal year because the non-exempt property values certified by the County Property Appraiser are higher, which takes a smaller millage to yield the same dollars as this year's millage use. Mr. Mitchell stated that was correct. Vice Mayor Patterson stated that she was surprised that a retirement incentive program for the Police was included in the agenda packet with a net savings of $623; that she feels the retirement incentive program for the Fire-Rescue had a direct and specific goal because people were targeted for reduction. Mayor Pillot stated that he thought that when the Commission approved the retirement incentive program for fire fighters at the budget workshop, it was explicitly stated that the Police Department would be included also. City Auditor and Clerk Robinson stated that he did not think the Commission approved" a (retirement incentive) program but authorized the City Manager to further investigate the possibility of a retirement incentive program for both Police and Fire-Rescue. Book 35 Page 9588 09/07/93 6:00 P.M. Book 35 Page 9589 09/07/93 6:00 P.M. Mr. Sollenberger stated that the Police budget was formulated on the basis of one less Police lieutenant because one lieutenant had indicated he was planning to retire when he had lined up another job or form of financial support. Mayor Pillot stated that he believes that he asked that the Police be included in a retirement incentive program during the budget deliberations for two reasons: (1) to try to find funds to save CSA (Community Service Aide) positions, and (2) to be equitable between the two departments represented by similar retirement provisions and funds. Commissioner Merrill left the Commission Chambers at 8:40 p.m. Vice Mayor Patterson stated that she did not think there was anything equitable about deciding to give one year, over a few weeks period, a retirement incentive program to people to specifically target people whose jobs the City does not want filled; that she feels what will happen with the Police portion, if the City goes ahead with this (retirement incentive) plan, is that the Commission will face this situation every year. Vice Mayor Patterson continued that she is willing to fund the extra $70,000 if the Police lieutenant does not want to retire. Vice Mayor Patterson stated that on tonight's agenda under Consent Agenda No. 1 there is an item where the Police very cooperatively state if a retirement incentive is granted, it will not be counted as part of salary for determining pension; however, there is no corresponding item to this effect from the Fire-Rescue; that unless the fire fighters are going to agree to the same thing the Police did, she cannot consider the (retirement incentive) proposal the City Manager is presenting. Commissioner Merrill returned to the Commission Chambers at 8:45 p.m. Julius Halas, Chief of Fire-Rescue Services Bureau, came before the Commission and stated that with regard to the retirement incentive program, the proposal clearly defined that the cost of living incentive is a post-retirement lump sum and not to be figured into the pension; that the retirement incentive plan was offered to anyone who had 25 years or more of service and/or had attained age 50 or older and there were 18 eligible personnel. Chief Halas reviewed a Sample Incentive Formula displayed on the overhead projector with the Commission. #3 Chief Halas stated that three of the four retirement applicants are pervisery/mamagerial personnel which will not require any promotions or hiring as a result of retirement. John Lewis, Director of Public Safety, and Gordon Jolly, Chief of Police Services Bureau, came before the Commission. Chief Jolly stated that the lieutenant who was eligible for retirement did not seek an incentive because retirement incentives were being offered to the fire fighters; that the incentive was offered to a class of identified employees in the Police Bureau; that a retirement commitment was received from three employees as follows: (1) one lieutenant whose position was not funded in next year's budget, in anticipation of his retirement; however, there was no guarantee the lieutenant would retire, (2) two sergeants who are eligible to retire, one a patrol sergeant who would be replaced by a less senior sergeant at a lower salary, and one is a sergeant in Support Services who was identified in the original Public Safety Department plan who would be replaced by a civilian at a lower cost. Mr. Sollenberger stated that he needed the Commission's approval on the retirement incentive program. Mayor Pillot opened the public hearing. The following individuals came before the Commission: Neal Elliott, no address given, representing IAFF (International Association of Fire Fighters) Local 2546, stated that he signed up to speak because the Vice Mayor has a question about bargaining issues. Vice Mayor Patterson stated that she feels the Fire Chief and the Union went forth and funded their own program; that the City was looking at seven layoffs and a scenario was put together that essentially paid more dollars into the budget to allow those dollars to be in the budget to retain the seven fire fighters; that she does not want to see the issue of health care to future employees in the City become a bargaining table discussion and for her vote would like the Local to sign off on this. Mr. Elliott stated that he had a meeting with the members of the IAFF on this issue and was directed to negotiate the change; that he did not realize the two issues (retirement incentive and health care) were so intertwined; however, he is willing to make the same deal the Vice Mayor is willing to make; that to be fair to the IAFF members, he needs a ratification vote before the second reading of the proposed budget ordinance. Mayor Pillot stated that he understands, respects, and agrees with Vice Mayor Patterson's position; however, asked whether Vice Mayor Patterson's comments could be considered bargaining at this table, which is illegal in the State of Florida? City Attorney Taylor stated that he feels the City is on thin ice when such statements are made as part of the budget process with the Union representative at the Commission table. Book 35 Page 9590 09/07/93 6:00 P.M. Book 35 Page 9591 09/07/93 6:00 P.M. Mr. Elliott stated that the fire fighters agree that the retirement incentive bonus for the people eligible to retire should not be considered as part of their final average compensation. Stanton C. Hayes, 2075 Main Street #4, representing Southwest Florida Police Benevolent Association (PBA) and Officer Rick Lewis, came before the Commission. Mr. Hayes stated that he wanted to reiterate what he has been saying for the past 15 to 2 years, which is that the employees providing services to the citizens of the City of Sarasota are always the ones whose jobs are cut; that the City is facing higher rates of crime and more services are needed; that in 1992 the Police and Fire Departments consolidated into the Public Safety Department despite the PBA pointing out that the consolidation was unnecessary and more bureaucracy was created and the Administration that was rated very poor by employees was promoted without first correcting problems. Mr. Hayes continued that the projected savings could have occurred without the added expense of the consolidation such as changing phone lines and for physical movements that were not originally planned for. Mr. Hayes stated that this year the administrative positions slated for eventual elimination were kept and the employees who provide the services are suffering the layoffs; that it is recommended that the City Administration receive specific instructions to streamline the Administration immediately and preserve the services provided by the lower level employeesi; that in addition to reduced services for the citizens, continually solving budget problems at the expense of the lower level employees adversely affects the morale of the employees and how they provide services. Mr. Hayes stated that he asks that the Commission use its authority to direct the City Administration to begin showing personnel decisions that achieve the stated goals of streamlining without it always being the service-providing employee who suffers. Commissioner Merrill stated that if Mr. Hayes sees people who are not "carrying the load" it would help the Commission to identify dollars if Mr. Hayes presented specific ideas. Mr. Hayes stated that prior to the consolidation of Police and Fire Departments last year, the PBA provided the specifics to which Commissioner Merrill is referring. Commissioner Merrill stated that if the material is still accurate, he would like to receive a copy of it. Mr. Hayes stated that he would provide a copy. Mayor Pillot stated that the role of spokesman President of an active union is not an easy job; that it is inevitable that management will at times be offended with remarks made; however, in the 45 years of observing Mr. Hayes' role with the PBA, it has been done with integrity; that it may not be known that Detective Stan Hayes will be leaving the City next week to assume a position with the State of Montana to be responsible at the state level for narcotics enforcement. Mr. Hayes stated that he was here tonight fighting for the four CSA positions; that the CSA program is destroyed and he hopes the Commission realizes that now the City will have to hire a few more officers to offset this. Mayor Pillot called James C. Jones to speak at this time regarding layoffs of fire fighters. Mr. Jones responded from the audience that he no longer wished to speak. Charles Kevin Senf, 1767 Laurel Street, stated that the computer program referred to earlier in the meeting for the billable fee system was written by the City's Information Services Department which required a lot of effort to coordinate the efforts of three departments; that the local area network had been proposed in the Information Master Plan (IMP) and is now being utilized; that it was mentioned that $100,000 was spent in training seven fire fighters which shows that the commitment in training in Public Safety is significant; that he thought the City's commitment to training in the area of Information Services was significant when he was hired three years ago as part of a five-year plan for the IMP. Mr. Senf continued that a lot of the layoffs that have occurred have caused significant distress; that morale in regard to the Police and Fire has been discussed as a significant consideration; that equity between Police and Fire has been discussed; however, the General Employees are ignored and asks that the Commission consider the General Employees who are giving their best to the City on a regular basis. Mr. Senf stated that he is bothered by the layoff in the area of computer training; that hundreds of thousands of dollars are being spent on the Information Master Plan with new computer terminals and software; however, the employees are not being trained as fast as they are being equipped. Mr. Senf continued that he wanted to point out that the City is losing a trainer to save approximately $3,000 a year by replacing the trainer with a technician; that the trainer can do the technical job as well as train; however, the technician will not be able to do the training. Commissloner Cardamone asked that the Administration respond to Mr. Senf's comments. Peter Schneider, Deputy City Manager, stated that Mr. Senf's statements are correct; that the decision was made during the budget process that the training function was not being utilized the way it should and training could be conducted more effectively on a selected basis through Manatee Community College (MCC) and Sarasota Technical Institute. Book 35 Page 9592 09/07/93 6:00 P.M. Book 35 Page 9593 09/07/93 6:00 P.M. Vice Mayor Patterson asked whether a new technician was hired whose salary took up all but $3,000 of the trainer's salary? Mr. Schneider stated that a technician was hired to replace a position that was vacated. Vice Mayor Patterson asked what impact this decision had on the budget? Mr. Schneider stated that the impact was $3,000, which will be utilized for specialized training at MCC or Sarasota Technical Institute; that the Information Services Department Table of Organization is being reduced by one employee at a savings of approximately $32,000. Mr. Senf stated that one of the most important points when comparing Manatee Community College and Sarasota Technical Institute with the City's in-house training program is that nobody at Manatee Community College or Sarasota Technical Institute has an inkling of what the City's standards are and what the City's approach to training is; that the in-house training is uniquely designed to focus on the City's management information system needs. Mr. Senf presented a copy of his remarks to the Commissioners (a copy of which is on file in the Office of the City Auditor and Clerk's Office). Kathy Bowers, 2325 Valencia Drive, stated that she is one of the remaining CSAS at the Police Department; that she continually hears that calls are being stacked and held because there is no one to respond to the calls; that the objective stated in the budget for the CSA Unit was "Strive to increase the number of accidents handled in the coming year, as well as continue 24 hour coverage of the front desk. 7 Ms. Bowers stated further that neither of these objectives can be met with the three CSAS currently assigned to the Patrol Division; that three CSAS are not enough to cover the front desk for 24 hours; that the CSAS had been handling 14% of the calls for service during the last year but the CSAS comprised only 6% of the manpower of the Patrol Division. Ms. Bowers stated that $700,000 was mentioned during the budget workshops that could be saved by refinancing bonds and she asked for an explanation of this matter. Ms. Bowers stated further that there was a list of 27 employees who are getting raises and 7 of them are maintaining the same position but receiving raises; that several years ago the CSAs were certified to investigate accidents and able to write traffic citations and this was an additional responsibility but the CSAS did not receive additional pay. Ms. Bowers continued that she understands the Commissioners are considered part-time personnel and approved health benefits for themselves; however, no other part-time City personnel receive health benefits. Ms. Bowers stated that there has been an appreciable loss of employees over the last few years through layoffs and elimination of positions by attrition; however, she does not see that this is true of administrative positions. Ms. Bowers asked why the City is seeking grants when grants require matching funds? Ms. Bowers stated that some of the things she has mentioned are at the discretion of the City Commission; that she hopes that the City is not becoming bankrupt in the areas of ethics and principles; that she feels the public will understand and applaud the Commission for doing the right thing; that the employees of the City would be grateful and maybe morale would improve if the reasoning behind some of the costly actions of the City government administration was understood. Mayor Pillot stated that he understands that with regard to Ms. Bowers' question regarding savings on refunding bonds, that such dollars would not be available for general operating but have to remain within the debt service parts of the budget. Mr. Mitchell stated that is correct. Beth Antrim-Berger. Gun Club Road, representing the Child Development Center (CDC), stated that on behalf of the Child Development Center, she wanted to thank the Commission for including the CDC in the budget this year and for recognizing the needs of children by assisting the CDC in providing services. Don Fisher, Kevin Brown, and Cal Erb, representing the Suncoast Offshore Grand Prix, came before the Commission. Mr. Brown stated that he is the Commodore of the Suncoast Offshore Racing Association (SORA) which puts on the Suncoast Offshore Grand Prix; that he represents the 500 members of SORA as well as the 2,000 volunteers who help produce the event each year. Mr. Brown stated further that this year the Grand Prix was eliminated from the City's budget and SORA would like to convince the Commission that the Grand Prix is not an expense but a revenue producing event. Mr. Fisher stated that SORA was fortunate to have Sports Property Development review the Grand Prix race because SORA is very excited about the 10th Anniversary; that the Grand Prix brought between $9 million and $10 million; that he hopes the Commission will put the Grand Prix back into the budget. Mr. Erb stated that he wanted to thank both the City and County Commissions for the support given to the Grand Prix in the past; that over $2 million worth of facilities have been built totaling 31,000 square feet used by the Child Development Center, United Cerebral Palsy, and the Child Evaluation Center. Book 35 Page 9594 09/07/93 6:00 P.M. Book 35 Page 9595 09/07/93 6:00 P.M. Commissioner Cardamone asked in what way the County Commission supports the program? Mr. Erb stated that the County Commission gives the Grand Prix in-kind services the way the City does. Mr. Brown stated that SORA is not asking the City for cash but to provide the services necessary to support this event in the City. Vice Mayor Patterson stated that the City would be providing funding for overtime for people, which is just the same as cash. Mayor Pillot stated that there is no question in his mind as to the value of the Grand Prix to the economy of this community; however, he does not feel it is argument enough to have the Commission put dollars into paying for overtime for services; that he cannot vote to put dollars into these overtime services when the City is laying off public safety personnel as well as other personnel. Mr. Brown stated that there is not one successful race site in the United States of America that can maintain a success rate the Grand Prix has shown over the last nine years without the full cooperation of the City and County governments. Mayor Pillot stated that SORA would get the full cooperation of the City, but may not get the dollars; that the City would ask SORA to cover the out-of-pocket costs to the City for overtime for the services. Mr. Erb stated that the money would come back to the City manyfold from the money the Grand Prix produces. Commissioner Cardamone stated that everyone is interested in the economic benefits of anything that occurs in the City; that perhaps SORA requests more assistance from the City than is actually needed; that perhaps the City could provide some in-kind services similar to what was done for the Juneteenth celebration by reassigning people from working in one location to another location. Commissioner Cardamone asked how much money SORA distributed to various charities after last year's race? Mr. Erb stated that last year's money has not been distributed yet because the group is a different organization than it was in the past; that in excess of $100,000 was raised, which will all stay locally. Vice Mayor Patterson stated that she believes that a city that wants events should provide the Police and Fire services free; however, there is almost a 40% tax penalty for living in the City because City residents pay the same amount of taxes that County residents pay as well as additional taxes for living in the City; that she is against taking money out of reserves to essentially donate to a charity however worthwhile the charity may be. Mr. Sollenberger stated that as far as he knows the Tourist Development Tax (room tax) does not support the Offshore Grand Prix; that another source of direct tax revenue which can affect the City is sales tax which is remitted to the County and then distributed on the basis of population and the City's population is 18% of the total while the County will get in excess of 50%; that from an economic development point of view, the race is an important spur in the local economy. Commissioner Atkins stated that because of the nature of the event and how valuable the race is to the City of Sarasota he suggests that SORA develop a plan whereby the City can recoup a percentage of the dollars spent for Police and Fire services from profits of the race. Commissioner Merrill stated that he suggests the issue be referred to the City Manager for further discussion with SORA. Vice Mayor Patterson stated that it is possible that some people (Police and Fire) may be willing to volunteer their time to perform some of the services they have been paid for in the past. Vice Mayor Patterson continued that a plan needs to be brought back to the Commission at its next meeting. Mayor Pillot stated that if the Administration, the City Manager, Public Safety Director, and the Chiefs of Police and Fire-Rescue can deploy their personnel without overtime costs, they do not need the authority from the Commission to do so; that he would support deploying personnel without overtime pay. There was a consensus of the Commission to direct the City Manager to work with SORA to attempt to develop a plan whereby the Police and Fire personnel be deployed to provide services for the Suncoast Offshore Grand Prix without overtime costs. Devin Rutkowski, 1920 Laurel Street, stated that he had an opportunity to look through the City's budget; that the City's legal fees seemed to be unscathed as a result of the budget discussions. Mayor Pillot stated that most of the City Attorney's budget is not discretionary because if the City is sued, the City cannot afford not to defend itself; that when ordinances are prepared, they must be prepared according to law. Mr. Rutkowski stated that he cannot help but wonder how much of the budget is for routine City business dealing with ordinances versus outside litigation. Mayor Pillot stated that the Commission has stated that it is going to try to be cautious about the amount of routine work it gives the City Attorney's Office and that the City Book 35 Page 9596 09/07/93 6:00 P.M. Book 35 Page 9597 09/07/93 6:00 P.M. Attorney's budget received a great deal of scrutiny during the budget workshops. Mr. Sollenberger stated that one thing the Administration is doing to economize on legal fees is rather than present a proposed ordinance to the City Commission to instead come with the issue to the Commission and ask whether the Commission would like to have an ordinance prepared if satisfied with the issue and the approach. #4 Mr. Rutkowski stated that another issue that was obvious to him is the one department that he feels has the most expertise and services to offer the residents of neighborhoods is the Planning and Development Department; that the Mission Statement of the Planning and Development Department mentions preserving City neighborhoods, revitalizing older areas, preserving the City's historic heritage' "; however, when reviewing the dollars and amounts that are going to be allocated specifically for these goals, it is zero. Mr. Rutkowski continued that as a resident who is really working hard to try to accomplish neighborhood improvement, he finds it very discouraging to see that money is not in the budget to carry out redevelopment; that the way the system is structured, the City is discouraging the redevelopment and rehabilitation of the downtown neighborhoods. Commissioner Cardamone stated that she feels major changes have to take place; that the City cannot continue to be a viable part of the County and State with 72% of its available dollars going to one department (Public Safety) even though it is an important department. Mr. Rutkowski stated that revitalization of areas will actually require less Police and Fire personnel in the future; that because of the present state of the area, more Police and Fire personnel are needed. Mr. Rutkowski stated that he noted that the budget proposes $10,000 toward maintenance of the proposed Laurel Park; that he would like to propose that the same design committee that came up with the park with the landscape architect and the city maintenance department agree on a set of specifications about what the first year maintenance requirements are and then competitively bid out the maintenance to the private sector. Mayor Pillot stated that he was sure that the maintenance decision will be based on need and not on what dollars are allocated. Mr. Sollenberger stated that Administration is not averse to going to the private sector (for maintenance) to see if the City can get a better deal. Commissioner Merrill stated that although the Commission debated the City Attorney's budget at length, the final conclusion was not to cut anything but that the Commission would put forth its best efforts (to curtail spending)i that he feels the Commission should have set a specific dollar goal that the Commission's best efforts are to achieve. Elaine Deme, 40 N. Osprey Avenue, Suite A, representing the Epilepsy Foundation of Southwest Florida, stated that she is the Director of the Epilepsy Foundation; that she is upset to hear there are serious morale problems in the Public Safety Department; that she hopes the Commission does not feel it is inappropriate for a social service agency to come before them; that 80% of the Epilepsy Foundation's clients are at the poverty income level; that one individual has a monthly income of $317; that the Epilepsy Foundation requested $8,000 from the City to increase the number of clients the Foundation can take care of in the City and to help fund the Seizure Disorder Clinic; that due to the lack of funding, the neurologists are unable to get the diagnostic tests that are required in order to make the kinds of treatment plans they would like to make; that she feels funding assistance to the Foundation is not any different than assistance given to businesses to enhance the appearance of downtown stores and actually more important. There was no one else signed up to speak and Mayor Pillot closed the public hearing. City Manager Sollenberger stated that the Administration's recommendation is that the Commission consider and adopt the following changes to the proposed budget: reduce ad valorem millage from 5.402 to 5.309 mills increase fire ambulance fees (the Commission approved earlier this evening on first reading) add back seven fire fighters approve early retirement programs for Police and Fire reallocate the $48,000 from County Occupational Licenses to economic development purposes and that the substitute funding be from the Local Option Sales Tax (L.0.S.T.) Commissioner Merrill stated that today's operating millage is 5.27 and the Administration proposes approval of an operating millage of 5.309 and asked what the difference is in the total dollars raised between the two millage rates? Mayor Pillot stated that it would roughly be $75,000. Commissioner Merrill stated that if the Commission reduced the City's legal expenses by $75,000, the budget could be balanced without having to raise taxes. Vice Mayor Patterson stated that she does not think the Commission will be able to reduce the City's attorney fees by $75,000 and would end up taking $75,000 from reservesi that she wants to avoid Book 35 Page 9598 09/07/93 6:00 P.M. Book 35 Page 9599 09/07/93 6:00 P.M. dipping into reserves as well as a tax increase; however, she feels dipping into reserves is more detrimental to the City. Commissioner Merrill stated that he has received complaints that the City has been laying off the lower level people, the "worker bees, 99 while the Administration has been getting bigger and more top heavy; that he feels the Commission needs to look at its decision regarding the Public Safety Director; that he feels the Commission also needs to look at whether the City can afford an expensive Deputy City Manager; that he is in favor of the Commission setting a number of cuts and asking the City Manager to find the cuts in the Administration to allow saving the positions of the CSAs; that he feels the City has a problem with a top heavy Administration. Vice Mayor Patterson stated that since the President of the Police Benevolent Association told the Commission that the CSA program is destroyed, she would like to hear from Police Chief Jolly or Public Safety Director Lewis how the four remaining CSAS scheduled to be laid off will be utilized if the Commission approves retaining the positions. Vice Mayor Patterson continued that she would like the retirement incentive programs for the Police and Fire addressed separately because she is not in favor of the plan for Police. Public Safety Director Lewis stated that it is his understanding that if the four CSAS slated for layoff are retained, they would be on the road as CSAs directing traffic, handling some minor calls and accidents, and relieving police officers as school crossing guards. Commissioner Merrill asked whether the City could continue with the same millage rate and the same budget as last year in the absence of Commission action tonight? City Attorney Taylor stated that tonight the Commission is looking at a tentative budget and a proposed millage rate; that if the City's fiscal year changes and the Commission has not taken any action, the City would operate under and be required to readopt the previous year's budget. Vice Mayor Patterson asked whether the Commission has to vote on the millage rate first? Attorney Taylor stated that by law the Commission "shall adopt its tentative millage rate prior to adopting a tentative budget.' On motion of Vice Mayor Patterson and second of Commissioner Merrill, it was moved to approve the early retirement plan for the fire fighters. Motion carried unanimously (5 to 0): Atkins, yes; Cardamone, yes; Merrill, yes; Patterson, yes; Pillot, yes. On motion of Vice Mayor Patterson and second of Commissioner Merrill, it was moved to retain the seven fire fighters (scheduled for layoff). Motion carried unanimously (5 to 0): Atkins, yes; Cardamone, yes; Merrill, yes; Patterson, yes; Pillot, yes. On motion of Vice Mayor Patterson and second of Commissioner Merrill, it was moved to retain the four CSAS (Community Service Aides). On motion of Mayor Pillot (who passed the gavel to Vice Mayor Patterson) and second of Commissioner Merrill, it was moved to amend the motion to restore the CSA Department as it existed in the current fiscal year just ending. Commissioner Merrill stated that he wanted clarification of the number of CSAs necessary to restore the department. Public Safety Director Lewis stated that it would be 14. Finance Director Mitchell stated that the Commission was only voting on adding back seven CSAS which would be $217,771 because seven CSAS are in the budget. Commissioner Merrill stated that he is supporting the expenditure but later wants to see cuts. Commissioner Atkins stated his problem is that Commissioner Merrill is playing both ends of the stick in this budget which is going to create a problem for some other department. Commissioner Merrill stated that he feels there is money still in City Hall that could be cut; that he suggests that corresponding cuts be made to cover whatever increases the Commission approves. Mayor Pillot stated that the main motion and the amendment to the motion could be funded if the millage voted is retained at the 5.402 tentatively approved in July. Vice Mayor Patterson called for the vote on the amendment to the motion to make the total CSA proposal on the table 14 rather than 11. Motion failed (3 to 2): Atkins, no; Cardamone, no; Merrill, yes; Pillot, yes Patterson, no. Vice Mayor Patterson passed the gavel back to Mayor Pillot. Mayor Pillot called for the vote on the main motion to add four CSAS (lback into the budget) having the effect of a total of 11 for approximately $121,000. Motion carried (4 to 1): Atkins, no; Cardamone, yes; Merrill, yes; Patterson, yes; Pillot, yes. Vice Mayor Patterson asked what these proposals will cost exactly in millage? Mr. Mitchell stated that the new millage rate would be 5.362 and the cost of retaining four CSAS is $124,000. Book 35 Page 9600 09/07/93 6:00 P.M. Book 35 Page 9601 09/07/93 6:00 P.M. Vice Mayor Patterson asked what percentage this would increase the millage and what the rollback rate would be? Commissioner Merrill stated that the City ended $400,000 ahead this year of where the Commission thought it would be with regard to reserves; that if the Commission were to assume a deficit spending of $300,000, the City would still be better off in its reserves than the Commission thought it would be when the budget was set last year; that he would be willing to consider some minor spending of reserves. Mayor Pillot moved to include the Police Department in the early retirement incentive program. The motion died for lack of a second. Mr. Mitchell stated that in response to Vice Mayor Patterson's question, the increase from 5.270 mills to 5.362 mills is a 1.75% increase (over the current operating millage) and a 2.46% increase from the rollback rate. Vice Mayor Patterson asked that the millage rate be calculated to include the approximate $70,000 salary of the Police lieutenant. On motion of Vice Mayor Patterson and second of Commissioner Cardamone, it was moved to continue the meeting until 12:00 midnight. Motion carried (3 to 2): Atkins, yes; Cardamone, yes; Merrill, no; Patterson, yes; Pillot, no. City Auditor and Clerk Robinson read proposed Ordinance No. 93-3738 by title only. Vice Mayor Patterson stated that she would like to put a budget together that reduces the Police budget by approximately $70,000 in case the Police lieutenant changes his mind and retires. Mr. Mitchell stated that a millage rate of 5.392 mills (necessary to include the Police lieutenant in the budget) would be a 2.32% increase over the current operating millage and a 3.04% increase from the rollback rate of 5.233 mills. Vice Mayor Patterson moved a millage (rate) for next year of 5.392. The motion died for lack of a second. Commissioner Cardamone asked what affect these proposals (to retain CSAS and a Police lieutenant) would have on a homeowner? Mr. Mitchell stated that for a $66,497 taxable value of a home, which the Property Appraiser says is the average taxable home (in the City) would be as follows: (1) $350.44 for the current operating millage (5.270 mills), (2) $359.22 for 5.402 mills (as approved at the Special Commission Meeting of July 23, 1993), and (3) $353.03 for 5.309 mills, which is the City Manager's alternate proposal. Vice Mayor Patterson asked what millage rate would be necessary to retain the seven fire fighters and $70,000 (for the Police lieutenant) but not retaining the CSAs? Mr. Mitchell stated that adding $70,000 to the ad valorem tax revenue would make the millage 5.339. On motion of Vice Mayor Patterson and second of Commissioner Atkins, it was moved to set the millage rate at 5.339. Mayor Pillot stated that the effect of this motion would be to take the City Manager's recommendation as well as restoring the position of the Police lieutenant. Mr. Mitchell stated that was correct. Mayor Pillot called for the vote on the motion to set the millage rate at 5.339. Motion carried (3 to 2): Atkins, yes; Cardamone, yes; Merrill, no; Patterson, yes; Pillot, no. Mr. Mitchell stated that 5.339 mills is a 1.31% increase from the current operating millage and 2.03% increase from the rollback rate. Commissioner Merrill stated that he would like to see the budget cut and suggests accomplishing this by cutting the City Attorney's fees and by eliminating the Deputy City Manager and the Public Safety Director. Mayor Pillot stated that the only personnel the City Commission hires and fires under the City Charter is the City Manager, City Attorney, and the City Auditor and Clerk. City Auditor and Clerk Robinson stated that was correct. Vice Mayor Patterson stated that a person has been waiting close to 45 hours for one quick vote from the Commission and asked whether the Commission could take a break from the budget deliberations to allow this person to appear? It was the consensus of the Commission to do as Vice Mayor Patterson suggested. 14. NEW BUSINESS = DISCUSSION RE: REQUEST BY THE JOHN RINGLING CENTRE FOUNDATION FOR WAIVER OF ALL APPLICABLE CITY FEES IN CONNECTION WITH THE RINGLING TOWERS REHABILITATION PROJECT = DENIED (AGENDA ITEM VIII-2) #4 (2701) through (2905) Deborah Dart, representing the John Ringling Centre Foundation, came before the Commission and stated that the Foundation would like the Commission to consider waiving permit fees that would ordinarily be charged in the stabilization and rehabilitation of the John Ringling Towers in the future; that the State of Florida's Advisory Council is going to be reviewing the Foundation's grant request for $500,000 tomorrow; that the State Office of Historic Preservation and the Department of State contacted the Foundation Book 35 Page 9602 09/07/93 6:00 P.M. Book 35 Page 9603 09/07/93 6:00 P.M. last week and recommended that the Foundation ask the City to consider this means of participation because most of the projects before them incorporate this forgiving of permit fees. Ms. Dart continued that a pledge of this type shows the commitment by the municipality to the project and the State will match the pledge dollar for dollar. City Manager Sollenberger stated that in this particular case, the Commission would be looking at $49,000 of inspection fees that would be performed without the associated revenue; therefore, this would be a tax subsidy as an indirect placement of tax dollars. On motion of Vice Mayor Patterson and second of Commissioner Merrill, it was moved to forgive $49,000 in inspection fees (for the John Ringling Towers). Commissioner Cardamone asked whether the payment of the subject fees is included in the budget the Commission has been discussing? Mr. Sollenberger stated that to his knowledge the fees were not included. Mayor Pillot stated that he consistently said during his last campaign that he would not vote a penny of City tax dollars for the John Ringling Towers project and will vote against the motion. Commissioner Cardamone stated that she made the same commitment during the campaign. Commissioner Merrill stated that the motion would be to simply not charge dollars which would be an in-kind service and not tax dollars. Mayor Pillot called for the vote on the motion. Motion failed (3 to 2): Atkins, no; Cardamone, no; Merrill, yes; Patterson, yes; Pillot, no. The Commission returned to its discussions on Agenda Item IV-6, Public Hearing Re: First Reading Proposed Ordinance No. 93-3738. Commissioner Merrill stated that he felt with discipline the Commission could cut $75,000 out of the legal budget; that in order to pay for the CSAs he suggests reducing legal fees by $75,000 and taking $50,000 out of reserves. On motion of Commissioner Merrill and second of Mayor Pillot (who passed the gavel to Vice Mayor Patterson), it was moved to take $70,000 from the Police lieutenant position plus $50,000 of legal fees to pay for the four CSAs. Attorney Taylor stated that the City was short one prosecutor that he did not hire because of the budget process; that the City went for months without a municipal prosecutor; that at the budget workshops in July he told the Commission that the only place it would make any sense to cut the legal budget was by not hiring a municipal prosecutor because it is a $50,000 expense the State of Florida should be providing for this City but isn't. Attorney Taylor continued that in July the Commission decided to retain the municipal prosecutor during the budget workshops and he has hired an attorney who started working today as the City's new municipal prosecutor. Attorney Taylor stated that he would look at the rest of his department's budget regarding drafting of ordinances, Building Department services, and Police Department operations and arbitrarily cut a sum of money out; however, he would like the Commission to tell him what he should do when the Commission expends the last dollar budgeted for these items. Vice Mayor Patterson stated that she suggests that the four CSAs (scheduled to be laid off) be funded for six months either through reserves or by revamping the millage increase sufficiently. Commissioner Cardamone stated that she agrees with Commissioner Merrill in his suggestion that the Commission direct the City Manager to locate more money. Vice Mayor Patterson called for the vote on the motion to take $50,000 from reserves and $70,000 of the Police lieutenant's position by funding the Police retirement incentive. Motion failed (3 to 2): Atkins, no; Cardamone, no; Merrill, yes; Pillot, yes Patterson, no. Vice Mayor Patterson passed the gavel back to Mayor Pillot. #5 On motion of Vice Mayor Patterson and second of Commissioner Merrill, it was moved to fund the four CSAs for one-half year out of reserves and have the issue brought back to the Commission at the end of six months with a report as to where the City stands regarding the budget and with regard to the Police lieutenant position in question. Mayor Pillot asked that Stan Hayes (Police Benevolent Association) address the Commission on this issue. Mr. Hayes stated that the PBA had approached the membership about delaying the COLA (cost of living adjustment) for three months to save the CSAs for six months; that he approached the four CSAS in question and three of the four stated that they appreciated the thought but did not think it was the thing to do since it would only save their jobs for six months; therefore, the membership did not vote on the possibility of delaying the COLA for three months. Book 35 Page 9604 09/07/93 6:00 P.M. Book 35 Page 9605 09/07/93 6:00 P.M. City Auditor and Clerk Robinson reminded Mayor Pillot that the meeting was continued to midnight and it was now midnight. On motion of Mayor Pillot (who passed the gavel to Vice Mayor Patterson) and second of Commissioner Merrill, it was moved to amend the main motion and fund the four CSA positions out of reserves for one year. Commissioner Cardamone stated that she feels the Commission should ask the City Manager to find some of the dollars necessary to fund the four CSAs by working with Director Lewis and Chief Jolly. Vice Mayor Patterson called for the vote on the amendment to the motion fund the four CSAs position for one year from reserves. Motion failed (4 to 1): Atkins, no; Cardamone, no; Merrill, no; Pillot, yes Patterson, no. Vice Mayor Patterson passed the gavel back to Mayor Pillot. Mayor Pillot called for the vote on the main motion to fund four CSAs from reserves for six months. Motion failed (4 to 1): Atkins, no; Cardamone, no; Merrill, no; Patterson, yes; Pillot, no. On motion of Commission Cardamone and second of Commissioner Merrill, it was moved to instruct the Administration and the management of the Police Department to return to the Commission in two weeks with some opportunities to continue funding the four CSA positions without deficit spending. Motion carried (4 to 1): Atkins, no; Cardamone, yes; Merrill, yes; Patterson, yes; Pillot, yes. On motion of Commissioner Cardamone and second of Commissioner Atkins, it was moved to extend the time of the meeting to continue the budget hearing. Motion carried unanimously (5 to 0): Atkins, yes; Cardamone, yes; Merrill, yes; Patterson, yes; Pillot, yes. Commissioner Merrill moved that the meeting be adjourned to September 20 at the completion of the budget discussion. The motion died for lack of a second. Mr. Sollenberger stated that the Administration has some problems with adjourning until the next regular meeting; that Gil Waters has to draw a building permit to do the Bayou House; and that the Administration has successfully negotiated a deal with Mel Augustine which needs to be addressed. Finance Director Mitchell stated that he has an item on tonight's agenda for authorization to refund water and sewer bonds 1985A and 1985B which he projects will save the present value of approximately $400,000. On motion of Vice Mayor Patterson and second of Commissioner Cardamone, it was moved to continue the meeting for the time necessary to finish the votes on the budget, the Bayou House project, the Mel Augustine issue, and the refunding of water and sewer bonds. Motion carried (4 to 1): Atkins, yes; Cardamone, yes; Merrill, no; Patterson, yes; Pillot, yes. On motion of Commissioner Cardamone and second of Mayor Pillot (who passed the gavel to Vice Mayor Patterson), it was moved to adopt the budget ordinance on first reading, with the understanding that amendments will be brought to the Commission at the meeting on September 20. Vice Mayor Patterson stated that she wanted clarification of what she is voting on; that the Commission set a millage of 5.339 that funds the City Manager's recommendation for retaining the seven fire fighters, plus taking out of the budget the projected savings for the Police retirement incentive program; however, the four CSA positions retained are unfunded. Mayor Pillot asked what the $75,000 or .03 of a mill was for? Mr. Mitchell stated that was for funding the Police lieutenant position. Commissioner Cardamone stated that she would like to withdraw her motion. On motion of Vice Mayor Patterson and second of Commissioner Atkins, it was moved to approve the original budget presented in July as amended by the supplemental budget from the City Manager dated September 7, 1993 with the addition of enough funds to restore the Police lieutenant position and pass proposed Ordinance No. 93-3738 on first reading. Motion carried (4 to 1): Atkins, yes; Cardamone, yes; Merrill, no; Patterson, yes; Pillot, yes. 15. CONSENT AGENDA NO. 1 - ITEMS 1 THROUGH 11 - APPROVED ITEM 11 (AGENDA ITEM III-A-11) #5 (0672) through (0718) 11. Approval Re: Final site development plan for the Bayou House per the request of Building, Zoning, Housing and Code Enforcement Director Hewes On motion of Commissioner Atkins and second of Commissioner Merrill, it was moved to approve Consent Agenda No. 1 Item 11. Motion carried unanimously (5 to 0): Atkins, yes; Cardamone, yes; Merrill, yes; Patterson, yes; Pillot, yes. 16. NEW BUSINESS = APPROVAL RE: REDEVELOPMENT OF AUGUSTINE QUARTERS, FIVE (5) LOTS ADJACENT TO THE QUARTERS AND PURCHASE Book 35 Page 9606 09/07/93 6:00 P.M. Book 35 Page 9607 09/07/93 6:00 P.M. OF THREE (3) RENTAL PROPERTIES ON SIXTH STREET FROM M. L. AUGUSTINE = APPROVED (AGENDA ITEM VIII-3) #5 (0720) through (0803) City Manager Sollenberger stated that the Commission has received an extensive report on the City's negotiation; that the City has 30 days in which to complete the environmental investigation; that if the City determines not to purchase the property because of environmental conditions, there will be no severance damages owed to the seller of the property; that it is proposed to finance this purchase out of the Local Option Sales Tax (L.0.S.T.) fund at a net cost to the City of approximately $100,000; that the City will expend approximately $329,000 to acquire the property and to have the property completely razed; that it is proposed to sell the property to the Community Housing Corporation (CHC); that the property is 20 lots for which the CHC would pay the City $10,000 per lot as the property is redeveloped. On motion of Commissioner Atkins and second of Commissioner Cardamone, it was moved to approve New Business Item 3. Motion carried (4 to 1): Atkins, yes; Cardamone, yes; Merrill, no; Patterson, yes; Pillot, yes. 17. NEW BUSINESS = ADOPTION RE: PROPOSED RESOLUTION NO. 93R-676 AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF WATER AND SEWER SYSTEM REVENUE REFUNDING BONDS = ADOPTED (AGENDA ITEM VIII-4) #5 (0811) through (0880) Gib Mitchell, Director of Finance, came before the Commission and stated that proposed Resolution No. 93R-676 authorizes the issuance of not to exceed $10,000,000 in water and sewer bonds. City Auditor and Clerk Robinson read proposed Resolution No. 93R-676 by title only. On motion of Commissioner Merrill and second of Commissioner Cardamone, it was moved to adopt proposed Resolution No. 93R-676. Motion carried unanimously (5 to 0): Atkins, yes; Cardamone, yes; Merrill, yes; Patterson, yes; Pillot, yes. Mr. Sollenberger stated that the City Engineer needs to have the Commission take action on Consent Agenda No. 1 Items 8 and 9. 18. CONSENT AGENDA NO. 1 = ITEMS 8 AND 9 = APPROVED (AGENDA ITEM III-A-8 AND -9) #5 (0881) through (0972) 8. Approval Re: Request the Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) to allocate (ISTEA) Intermodal Surface Transportation Efficiency Act Funds for improvement of local roadways 9. Approval Re: Authorize the Mayor and City Auditor and Clerk to execute the Facilities Relocation Agreement with Florida Power and Light Company for the Civic Center Improvement Project On motion of Commissioner Merrill and second of Commissioner Atkins, it was moved to approve Consent Agenda No. 1 Item 9. Motion carried unanimously (5 to 0): Atkins, yes; Cardamone, yes; Merrill, yes; Patterson, yes; Pillot, yes. Dennis Daughters, City Engineer, came before the Commission and stated that he requests that the Commission authorize to jointly apply with Sarasota County for ISTEA (Intermodal Surface Transportation Efficiency Act of 1991) funding for roadway improvements. On motion of Vice Mayor Patterson and second of Commissioner Merrill, it was moved to approve Consent Agenda No. 1 Item 8. Motion carried unanimously (5 to 0): Atkins, yes; Cardamone, yes; Merrill, yes; Patterson, yes; Pillot, yes. 19. ADJOURN (AGENDA ITEM XII) #5 (0973) The Regular Sarasota City Commission Meeting of September 7, 1993 was adjourned at 12:20 p.m. 271 GENE M. PILLOT, MAYOR ATTEST: Billy E Rolunsen BILLY E4 CROBINSON, CITY AUDITOR AND CLERK Book 35 Page 9608 09/07/93 6:00 P.M.