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MINUTES OF THE OCOEE CITY COMMISSION SPECIAL SESSION
HELD OCTOBER 5, 2000
CALL TO ORDER
ROLL CALL AND DETERMINATION OF A QUORUM
Mayor Vandergrift called the special session to order in the Commission Chambers at 7:05 p.m.
The roll was called and a quorum declared present.
PRESENT: Mayor Vandergrift, Commissioners Johnson and Parker. Also present were City
Manager Shapiro, City Attorney Rosenthal, City Clerk Grafton, Finance Director Horton, and
Planning Director Wagner.
ABSENT: Commissioners Anderson and Howell.
PUBLIC HEARING
First Reading of Ordinance No. 2000-27, Amending Land Development Code - Adding
Motor Vehicles Wholesale District and Amending the Definition of Development. Second
Reading and Public Hearing October 17, 2000 at 7:15 p.m. (PLANNING DIRECTOR WAGNER)
City Attorney Rosenthal read the title only for the first reading and public hearing of the
Ordinance. He then advised this amendment to the Land Development Code does two things,
(1) it adds a specific land use category, Motor Vehicles Wholesale, to the list of land uses and
provides that this use would be permitted in zoning district C-3, 1-1, and 1-2, and (2) it clarifies
the definition of development under the Land Development Code as it relates to existing man-
made canals or ditches. He said further that, absent that amendment to the Land Development
Code, the piping, covering or crossing of an existing man-made canal or ditch would be
prohibited under the Comprehensive Plan because of the 100 year flood plain regulations.
This amendment takes that type of activity outside of that provision.
The public hearing was opened and, as no one wished to speak to this issue, was closed.
Mayor Vandergrift announced the second reading and public hearing scheduled for October
17,2000 at 7:15 p.m.
DISCUSSION REGARDING DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT WITH FLORIDA AUTO
AUCTION OF ORLANDO
City Attorney Rosenthal reported receipt of a proposed change to the proposed Development
Agreement with Manheim Auto Auction which was presented last month and approved with
authorization to make some minor changes subject to the approval of the City Manager and
City Attorney. The Development Agreement which was approved provided for a $2.8M
project to complete the final segments of Maguire Road with the Auto Auction providing a
$600,000 grant and advancing non-interest bearing $2.2M, which would be repayable in eight
years. The Auto Auction now proposes providing, in lieu of that, a grant to the City of
$I.2M and no advancement. The City would then be funding the balance in excess of $I.2M
out of normal funds used for road projects. Mr. Rosenthal directed attention to handouts
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distributed showing the financial analysis of Projected Receipt/Disbursement Schedule for
Transportation Projects under each scenario. Based upon input shared from Bond Counsel
and Financial Advisor, Staff recommended accepting the alternative proposal.
Mr. Kurt Ardaman, 170 E. Washington Street, Orlando, representing Manheim Remarketing
Limited Partnership and Florida Auto Auction, confirmed the presentation made by Mr.
Rosenthal. He said that Manheim would like to proceed with the $1.2M grant and can provide
an agreement next week if approved.
Mayor Vandergrift. seconded by Commissioner Parker, moved to accept the Staff
recommendation that the Development Agreement reflect a $1.2M grant from Florida Auto
Auction in lieu of the $600,000 grant and $2. 2M non-interest bearing advancement. Motion
carried 2-0. Commissioner Johnson abstained as he is an employee of Florida Auto Auction.
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting adjourned at 7:20 p.m.
Attest:
APPROVED:
City of Ocoee
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