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AUGUST 7, 2018, at 6:15 P.M.
REGULAR CITY COMMISSION MEETING
CALL TO ORDER- 6:15 PM
Mayor Johnson called the regular session to order at 6:15 p.m. in the Commission Chambers of
City Hall. The invocation was led by Commissioner Firstner, followed by the Pledge of
Allegiance to the Flag led by Commissioner Grogan. City Clerk Sibbitt called roll and
declared a quorum present.
Present: Commissioner Grogan, Commissioner Wilsen, Mayor Johnson, Commissioner Firstner
Absent: Commissioner Oliver
Also Present: City Manager Frank, City Attorney Cookson, City Clerk Sibbitt
PRESENTATIONS AND PROCLAMATIONS -None
COMMENTS FROM CITIZENS/PUBLIC -6:18 PM
Dr. Kathleen Crown provided a PowerPoint presentation detailing her proposal on wanting to
convert the location of 2 N. Bluford Avenue into a wedding and bed & breakfast venue. She
further concluded by stating she is seeking to negotiate a deal with the City of Ocoee to acquire
the location. Mayor Johnson asked for comments by the City Commission.
Commissioner Grogan commented that he likes the idea and feels Dr. Crown's proposal is a
great use of the property.
Commissioner Wilsen shared that she is concerned with the building as it was her impression
that the buildings needed repairs. She further inquired from the City Manager as to what the
plans were for the building and location when purchased by the City. City Manager Frank
answered that what was shared in the citizen workshops with the public was utilizing that
location for a parking lot with some outparcels being sold for new construction to the Downtown
area. During the timeframe when the property was purchased the City was beginning its
redevelopment process for which they found a need to use the building as a construction office.
Commissioner Firstner inquired on the funding source. Dr. Crown answered she would
provide the funding for the renovation of the building. Commissioner Firstner commented that
he felt she had a lot of ideas and suggested she concentrate on one or two of her ideas but overall
he liked the concept.
Mayor Johnson inquired if she had spoken with Commissioner Oliver as he is not in attendance
this evening to comment. Dr. Crown answered in the affirmative and shared that Commissioner
Oliver thought it was a great idea. Mayor Johnson further commented that the City is not able to
sell the property at this time but he feels that the option to lease for purchase may be feasible
with the understanding that she will be responsible for repairs. He further shared he does not
recall there being a vote to tear the building down and voiced that he does see her vision as
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Commissioner Wilsen inquired if the building is structurally sound. Dr. Crown answered that
she would like to have a structural engineer check the building before she puts down any money.
If the building is found to not be structurally sound, then her proposal cannot be done.
City Manager Frank shared it is his recollection that Utility Funds were used to purchase the
building; so if the desire is to lease it out, then the City Commission would need the General
Fund to reimburse the Utility Fund which can be discussed during the upcoming budget.
Commissioner Wilsen inquired on the lease period for the construction company currently in
the building. City Manager Frank answered that the company is leasing the building at no cost
until the City's project is complete.
Consensus of the City Commission was to allow Dr. Crown to have a structural
engineer check the building at 2 N. Bluford Ave. City Manager Frank advised that the
City will allow for the right to enter onto the property.
STAFF REPORTS AND AGENDA REVIEW- 6:40 PM
City Manager Frank announced before them are the School Resource Officer Agreements that
were forthcoming for Item#8 on the Consent Agenda.
COMMISSIONERS ANNOUNCEMENTS - 6:40 PM
Commissioner Firstner—None
Commissioner Wilsen—None
Commissioner Grogan—None
Mayor Johnson — 1) The Parks and Recreation Advisory Board currently has four vacancies. If
you are interested in applying to be on this Board, please visit the City's webpage for more
information. 2) City Hall is closed on Monday, September 3`d in observance of Labor Day and
the City Commission meeting scheduled for Tuesday, September 4th has been canceled. 3)
Information on Budget Workshops and Budget Hearings can be found on the City's Website and
on Ocoee TV. As a reminder: The City's First Budget Workshop is being held tomorrow night,
August 8th starting at 6:00 pm here at City Hall. The Second Budget Workshop is scheduled for
Monday, August 13th. The Tentative Budget Public Hearing is Wednesday, September 12th, and
the Final Budget Public Hearing is scheduled for Wednesday, September 26th. All meetings will
begin at 6:00 pm here in City Hall.
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CONSENT AGENDA - 6:41 PM
Consent Agenda Motion
Motion: Move to adopt the Consent Agenda Items #1 -#15.
Moved by Commissioner Grogan, seconded by Commissioner Firstner; Motion
carried 4-0 with Commissioner Oliver absent.
1. Approval of the Minutes for the Regular City Commission Meeting held July 17, 2018.
(City Clerk Sibbitt)
Approved on Consent. Motion carried 4-0 with Commissioner Oliver absent.
2. Approval of the Holiday Schedule for 2019. (City Clerk Sibbitt)
Section 8.01 of the Personnel Rules and Regulations lists Holidays that will be observed annually in the City
of Ocoee. Each year the City Commission approves those holidays as well as selects dates for those holidays
that fall on weekend days.
Approved Holidays Dates As Approved 2019 Recommendation
New Year's Day January 1 Tuesday,January 1, 2019
Martin Luther King,Jr. Day Third Monday In January Monday, January 21,2019
Memorial Day Last Monday in May Monday, May 27, 2019
Independence Day July 4 Thursday, July 4, 2019
Labor Day First Monday in September Monday, September 2, 2019
Thanksgiving Day Fourth Thursday Thursday,November 28, 2019
Day After Thanksgiving Day after Fourth Thursday Friday,November 29, 2019
Christmas December 25 Wednesday,December 25,2019
Day Before or After Christmas Determined by Commission Thursday, December 26,2019
Approved on Consent. Motion carried 4-0 with Commissioner Oliver absent.
3. Approval of First Amendment to the Contract for Internment and Inurnment Services
at the City of Ocoee Cemetery. (City Clerk Sibbitt)
On September 18,2012,the City of Ocoee entered into a Contract with Quality Vaults and Monument, Inc.,to
perform internment and inurnment work as set forth in RFP #12-006 (the "Contract"). The Contract is due to
expire on September 30,2018. Quality Vaults and Monument, Inc., was the sole bidder in 2012 and is the sole
local provider of services to the City at this time. Therefore, the City desires to amend the existing Contract,
subject to the terms and conditions set forth in the RFP and Contract, to extend the Contract through
September 30, 2019. The Contract will thereafter automatically renew on an annual basis unless City or
Contractor provide written notice to the other, in accordance with the terms of the Contract, no later than sixty
(60)days before the expiration of a term.
Approved on Consent. Motion carried 4-0 with Commissioner Oliver absent.
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4. Approval of Sunbelt Rental Plat, Project No: LS-2017-010. (Development Engineer
Womack)
The subject property is located at 259 Maguire Road, immediately north of the City of Ocoee Public Works
Department. The Parcel Identification Number is 19-22-28-0000-00-047. The total area of the parcel amounts
to approximately 28.234 acres. This plat is required in order to dedicate and convey additional right-of-way to
the City. The three areas of additional right-of-way being dedicated to the City include a five(5)foot addition
to the Maguire Road right-of-way, a 0.6-acre strip to the west of 441 Enterprise Street, and a 0.75-acre corner
clip of the northwest corner of the subject property. The plat also includes easements for emergency vehicle
access,an 8"ductile iron public water main,a sidewalk easement,and easements for other public utilities.The
Sunbelt Rental development is platting prior to receiving a Certificate of Completion; however, since the
development is nearly complete the developer will not be required to provide a Surety covering the outstanding
improvements as approved in the Sunbelt Rental Large Scale Site Plan. The site will receive a Certificate of
Completion once all of the outstanding improvements are completed.
Approved on Consent. Motion carried 4-0 with Commissioner Oliver absent.
5. Approval of Licensing and Rebate Agreements with Bound Tree Medical for
Operative IQ Inventory Management. (Fire Chief Miller)
The Ocoee Fire Department(OFD) utilizes Bound Tree Medical (BTM)to purchase the EMS supplies which
are stocked on all rescue and engine units and used by Department personnel on medical calls. Operative IQ is
a service provided by BTM which works in tandem with UCapIt Cap 5 vending machines for advanced
electronic inventory management and tracking of EMS supplies, pharmaceuticals, and narcotics. OFD
currently utilizes an outdated inventory control system; but was recently awarded a 75%/25%matching grant
from the Florida Department of Health to purchase three of the Cap 5 vending machines. This will afford the
most up-to-date inventory control system,which will save the City by reducing pharmaceutical inventory loss.
BTM has extended a rebate offer to OFD to cover the cost of two-day onsite setup and training on the system
plus three years of licensing fees with an annual supply purchase of at least$75,000, a threshold which OFD
already meets. Operative IQ will replace the City's existing inventory management system with improved
pharmaceutical, narcotics, and supply tracking as well as biometric security, which is not available with the
current system and is required by the State.By accepting the rebate agreement,the City will save$14,695 over
the next three years.
Approved on Consent. Motion carried 4-0 with Commissioner Oliver absent.
6. Approval of Traffic Enforcement Agreement with Wentworth Homeowner's
Association. (Police Chief Brown)
Wentworth originally entered into a Traffic Enforcement Agreement with the City of Ocoee on October 4,
2005. In August of 2011,the Traffic Enforcement Agreement was not renewed. Wentworth is now requesting
a new Traffic Enforcement Agreement between Wentworth and the City.
Approved on Consent. Motion carried 4-0 with Commissioner Oliver absent.
7. Approval of First Amendment to Traffic Enforcement Agreement with Westyn Bay
Townhomes. (Police Chief Brown)
Westyn Bay Townhomes originally entered into a Traffic Enforcement Agreement with the City of Ocoee on
August 18, 2009. The term of the agreement was two years from the effective date, but the agreement
automatically renewed for additional two-year terms at the end of each two-year term,unless the agreement is
terminated in accordance with the agreement. As of July 26, 2018, neither party has requested the agreement
be terminated. Westyn Bay Townhomes is currently requesting the initial Traffic Enforcement Agreement be
updated with a new main address for the neighborhood and update the Homeowners Association contact and
signature information.
Approved on Consent. Motion carried 4-0 with Commissioner Oliver absent.
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8. Approval of a School Resource Officer Agreement with Charter Schools Located in
Ocoee. (Police Chief Brown)
The Florida Legislature has amended Section 1006.12, Florida Statutes, entitled "Safe-School officers at each
public school" to require each District School Board and School District Superintendent to partner with law
enforcement agencies to establish or assign one or more safe-school officers at each school facility within the
district by implementing a security option which best meets the needs of the school district. The School Board
has suggested that Charter Schools, which are designated as Florida public schools, should contract for and
obtain school resource officers individually with the Law Enforcement Agency. The Ocoee Police Department
will provide one (1) School Resource Officer to Renaissance Charter School and one (1) School Resource
Officer to Innovations Montessori Charter School of which both are located within the city limits of Ocoee.
These agreements are effective from July 1, 2018 to June 30,2019. For School Resource Officer services,the
Charter Schools will be charged a prorated fee based on the 10 month school year.
Approved on Consent. Motion carried 4-0 with Commissioner Oliver absent.
9. Approval of Change Order No. 1 Amending the BrightView Landscape Services
Contract—RFP #13-001, Landscaping, Landscape Maintenance, and Mowing Services
to Include the Landscape Maintenance for the State Road 50 Corridor Right-of-Way
Including Medians from State Road 429 to Good Homes Road. (Acting Parks and
Recreation Director Johnson)
State Road 50 has been under construction and FDOT was responsible for maintaining the right-of-way
(ROW),including the medians.In June,the maintenance responsibility for the SR 50 ROW was turned back to
the City. Public Works has been responsible for maintaining the corridor since June; however, due to their
other responsibilities they cannot provide the higher level of care that is required for SR 50. SR 50 is the
primary commercial corridor within the City and the level of maintenance should be increased to weekly
during spring and summer and biweekly during the fall and winter.
Approved on Consent. Motion carried 4-0 with Commissioner Oliver absent.
10. Approval to Reject the Single Bid #B18-04 for the Ocoee Lakefront Park Phase 1A.
(Purchasing Agent Tolbert)
The City intended to award a contract for the Ocoee Lakefront Park Phase 1A.The bid was publicly advertised
on June 18,2018,and opened on July 18,2018.There was a single(1)bid received from Oelrich Construction;
the bid provided two prices, a bid of$1,320,114 based on the bid form quantities with line item detailed
pricing and a second qualified sum bid of$1,761,529 based on the bidders plan take-off quantities.A third bid
of$1,541,412 was provided later by Oelrich when the City asked for clarification of their qualified bid price.
Staff recommends rejecting the bid due to all prices being substantially higher than the engineer's estimate of
construction costs, as described in the July 24,2018, letter from S&ME,the City's park design firm. Based on
our analysis and that of the design firm S&ME, the bid prices appear to be substantially higher than being
proposed by other firms for similar work elsewhere in Central Florida. Staff considers it to be in the best
interest of the City to re-bid this project with a revised scope of work and plans.
Approved on Consent. Motion carried 4-0 with Commissioner Oliver absent.
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11. Approval of the Certification of Non-Ad Valorem Assessment Roll for Solid Waste
Inclusion on the Orange County Tax Roll for Fiscal Year 2018/2019. (Public Works
Director Krug)
The City Commission approved Resolution No.2006-003 to provide for collection of Solid Waste fees through
the annual Orange County Tax Roll. The agreement between City of Ocoee and Orange County Tax Collector
requires the City to annually certify the Non-Ad Valorem Assessment Roll by September 15th. The Fiscal
Year 2018/2019 Tax Roll for Solid Waste calculates revenue to be $3,207,708. This is based upon the
residential Solid Waste fee which remains unchanged at $21 per month. This is an increase of$87,948 from
the current year and is attributed to annexations and new homes.
Approved on Consent. Motion carried 4-0 with Commissioner Oliver absent.
12. Approval of the Certification of Non-Ad Valorem Assessment Roll for Stormwater
Inclusion on the Orange County Tax Roll for Fiscal Year 2018/2019. (Public Works
Director Krug)
The City Commission approved Resolution No. 2006-003 to provide for collection of stormwater fees through
the annual Orange County Tax Roll. The agreement between City of Ocoee and Orange County Tax Collector
requires the City to annually certify the Non-Ad Valorem Assessment Roll by September 15th. The Fiscal
Year 2018/2019 Tax Roll for stormwater calculates revenue to be $3,326,804.84. This is an increase of
$98,253.59 from the current year and is attributed to annexations and new homes.
Approved on Consent. Motion carried 4-0 with Commissioner Oliver absent.
13. Approval of the Annual Fire Protection Special Assessment Resolution and
Certification of Non-Ad Valorem Assessment Tax Roll for Fire Protection Assessment
for Fiscal Year 2018/2019. (Support Services Director Butler)
The City Commission approved Ordinance 2013-010 to provide for collection of fire protection assessments
through the Orange County annual tax roll. The approval of Ordinance 2016-013, as codified in Chapter 77 of
the City Code of Ordinances, modified the requirements of the 2013 Ordinance, including deleting the
requirement for a Preliminary Rate Resolution, adding a definition of an Applied Assessment Rate, and
changing the annual adoption procedure of the assessment. Section 197.3632,Florida Statutes requires the City
to certify the Tax Roll for the fire protection assessments by September 15th. Using the Applied Assessment
Rate of$69.50 and the estimated number of FPUs determined by currently available data, the gross revenue
generated will be $2,068,115.44. With deductions for the cost of collection (2%), early payments (up to 4%),
and non-payment, plus the addition of interim fees being paid through the year as a result of construction, the
actual revenue value is approximately$2,043,892.92.
Approved on Consent. Motion carried 4-0 with Commissioner Oliver absent.
14. Approval of Resolution to Rename the Street Originally Platted "Lyman Avenue"
Located within Seegar Subdivision to "Lyman Street." (Support Services Director
Butler)
As currently identified by city street name signs, Lyman Avenue and Lyman Street form an approximately
1,410 foot long road in north-central Ocoee. The road consists of a north-south segment, approximately 1,150
feet in length, and an east-west segment, approximately 260 feet in length. "Avenue" is the official road suffix
of the north-south segment based on the Seegar Subdivision plat of 1925. The east-west segment is not labeled
on that plat or any other in this neighborhood. All existing buildings are addressed to the north-south segment.
Variations between the use of"Avenue" and "Street" exist for assigned addresses for the road in databases
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maintained by utility service providers. CenturyLink uses "Lyman Avenue." Duke Energy, Spectrum Cable
TV and City of Ocoee water billing use "Lyman Street." These two names are considered by the Orange
County 911 Agency to be the same,which causes problems for emergency service address databases. Staff has
notified all affected property owners in writing of the proposed change as well as the date and time of the
public hearing.
Approved on Consent. Motion carried 4-0 with Commissioner Oliver absent.
15. Approval of Budget Transfer from Capital Fund 001-516-00-6405 to Reimburse
General Fund 001-516-00-5235. (Support Services Director Butler)
In the Fiscal Year 2017-2018 Budget, Support Services received a $37,000 capital fund allocation (Account
No. 001-516-00-6405) to purchase four replacement servers estimated at $5,500 each and a server
management system estimated at $15,000. When the City purchased the servers, the actual unit price was
$4,789.11. The $710.89 per unit savings dropped the item price below the $5,000 capital purchase threshold
making the capital funds budgeted for this purchase ineligible. As a result, they City had to apply the
$19,156.44 for server replacements to the appropriate operating budget account (Account No. 001-516-00-
5235). The City experienced the same issue with the server management system, which cost $3,809.43 per
server as opposed to the expected single charge. As a result,they City had to apply the$15,237.72 for a server
management system to the appropriate operating budget account (Account No. 001-516-00-4606). The
operating budget account for computer equipment and software needs the requested budget transfer to
complete the Fiscal Year 2017-18 program. Staff recommends the City Commission authorize the transfer of
$37,000 from Capital Expenditures (Account No. 001-516-00-6405) to reimburse General Government
Computer Equipment/Software(Account No.001-516-00-5235).
Approved on Consent. Motion carried 4-0 with Commissioner Oliver absent.
PUBLIC HEARING - 6:42 P N 1
16. Arya Independent Living Preliminary/Final Large Scale Site Plan; Project No:
LS-2018-007. (Advertised in the West Orange Times on Thursday, July 26, 2018) (City Planner
Rumer)
The subject property is located on the north side of Roberson Road approximately 627 feet east of Tomyn
Boulevard (Windermere Road) intersection. The property is approximately 10.47 acres in size of which 2.45
acres are designated as wetlands/flood zones. The subject property consists of a vacant and undeveloped land
fronting on Roberson Road. The Applicant will be dedicating 20 feet tract of land to the City of Ocoee for
future right-of-way along Roberson Road. The Future Land Use designation for the subject site is "Low-
Density Residential" and "Conservation/Floodplains." The requested "Independent Living" use is consistent
with the Future Land Use element and zoning(R-1AA)district. The Preliminary/Final Site Plan will consist of
a four-story 203,000 square feet 142 unit Independent Living Facility (55+). As shown on the
Preliminary/Final Site Plan, the facility will have only one main access point at Roberson Road. This main
entrance will be aligned with the existing George Bailey Park entrance across the street. In addition,a 220 feet
left-turn lane into the site will also be provided for an adjacent ALF/Memory Care facility. The applicant will
be dedicating a 20 feet wide tract of land to the City of Ocoee for future right-of-way along Roberson Road.
Consistent with City policy,the wetlands/flood zones and associated upland buffers will not be developed and
will be dedicated to the City. Water, sanitary sewer,reclaimed water, solid waste and police & fire protection
will all be provided by the City of Ocoee. The applicant has requested one waiver from the Land Development
Code for this project, which is to permit a maximum height of 53 feet in lieu of the 35 feet by code. The
proposed Arya site is located adjacent to the Legacy Life Styles ALF/Memory Care facility about to break
ground. The facility is three-story 112,269 square feet 120 beds Memory Care/Assisted Living. The two
projects provide for a unique opportunity to age in place or to have a spouse live next to someone needing
daily care.
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City Planner Rumer presented a brief overview of this proposed Preliminary/Final Large Scale
Site Plan, which is located on the north side of Roberson Road east of Tomyn Boulevard
(Windermere Road) intersection. The Future Land Use designation for the subject site is "Low-
Density Residential" and "Conservation/Floodplains." The requested "Independent Living" use
is consistent with the Future Land Use element and zoning (R-1AA) district. The City of Winter
Garden has partnered with Orange County and came to an agreement to install a roundabout at
the intersection of Windermere Road and Stoneybrook West Parkway.
City Planner Rumer explained this proposed site plan consists of a four-story 203,000 square
feet, 148-unit Independent Living Facility for residents 55 and older. He discussed adjacent
parcels, such as Legacy Life Styles ALF/Memory Care facility, which is about to break ground.
That facility is a Memory Care/Assisted Living. The two projects provide for a unique
opportunity to age in place or to have a spouse live next to someone needing daily care. The
Applicant has requested one (1) Waiver from the Land Development Code for this project, which
requests to permit a maximum height of 53 feet in lieu of the 35 feet by code. The trees in the
adjacent wetlands will block the units from the neighboring site. The projected amenities include
a pool with an outdoor area, walking/trail area with an open space.
Mayor Johnson asked for comments by the City Commission.
Commissioner Grogan shared that he likes this unique setting of having a spouse live next to
someone needing daily care.
David Stokes, Applicant, Madden Morehead & Stokes, Inc., 431 East Horatio Avenue, #260,
Maitland, announced he is the civil engineer on this project and is available to answer any
questions and/or comments they may have.
The public hearing was opened. As no one wished to speak, the public hearing was closed.
Commissioner Wilsen inquired from Commissioner Firstner if he has had any feedback from
any of the residents in his district. Commissioner Firstner advised that he has not received any
comments or feedback and the property was posted with information on the public hearing. Brief
discussion ensued.
Motion: Move to approve Arya Independent Living Preliminary/Final Large Scale
Site Plan; Project No: LS-2018-007; Moved by Commissioner Firstner, seconded
by Commissioner Grogan; Motion carried 4-0 with Commissioner Oliver absent.
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FIRST READING OF ORDINANCE - 6:50 PM
17. First Reading of Ordinance Amending Chapter 124-6 of the City Code of Ordinances
Renaming Russell Drive Park to Frank W. Turner Park. (Second Reading and Public Hearing
Date scheduled for August 21, 2018, Regular Commission Meeting at 6:15 p.m. or soon thereafter) (Acting
Parks and Recreation Director Johnson)
At the July 17, 2018 meeting, the City Commission approved a motion renaming Russell Drive Park to Frank
W. Turner Park. There is a provision in Chapter 124 of the City Code relating to Russell Drive Park that now
should be amended for purposes of regulation of park hours under the Code. Chapter 124-6A(2)reads, "Rules
for use of City parks and Facilities; (A) Hours of use - Parks and outdoor recreation facilities; (2) It shall be
unlawful to congregate in or use any of the following parks or outdoor recreation facilities after sunset and
before 7:00 a.m.: Forest Oaks Park, Freedom Park, Jamela Street Park, Palm Park, Palm Drive Park,
Parkside/Coventry Park, Prairie Lake Park, Frank W. Turner Russell-Drive Park, and Silver Glen Park. The
hour of sunset is established for the purpose of this section as the hour of sunset as determined by the National
Weather Service Bureau."
City Attorney Cookson read the title of the Ordinance.
Mayor Johnson announced that this will be presented as a second reading and public hearing at
the next scheduled City Commission meeting on August 21, 2018 at 6:15 p.m. or soon thereafter.
18. First Reading of Ordinance for Top Gun Cheer — 651 South Bluford Avenue
Rezoning; Project No: RZ-18-05-07. (Second Reading and Public Hearing Date scheduled for
August 21, 2018, Regular Commission Meeting at 6.•15 p.m. or soon thereafter) (City Planner Rumer)
The subject property is located on the west side of S. Bluford Avenue and on the south side of W. Columbus
Street. The Parcel Identification Number is 17-22-28-6144-04-210. The subject parcel is approximately 4.51
acres and currently vacant. The Applicant is rezoning the property from General Industrial (I-2)to Restricted
Manufacturing & Warehousing (I-1) for a competitive cheerleading gym in order to conform to the existing
land use designation. The I-1 zoning designation is consistent with the adopted future land use designation of
Light Industrial shown on both the City of Ocoee and Orange County Joint Planning Area Future Land Use
Maps. The Development Review Committee and Planning and Zoning Commission reviewed the proposed
rezoning and both voted unanimously to recommend approval.
City Attorney Cookson read the title of the Ordinance.
Mayor Johnson announced that this will be presented as a second reading and public hearing at
the next scheduled City Commission meeting on August 21, 2018 at 6:15 p.m. or soon thereafter.
SECOND READING OF ORDINANCE—PUBLIC HEARING - 6:52 PM
19. Second Reading of Ordinance and Public Hearing to Establish the Florida Real Estate
Regional Center (FRERC) Community Development District (CDD). (Advertised in the
West Orange Times on Thursday, July 26, 2018.) (City Attorney Cookson)
Community Development Districts are local units of special-purpose government created for the purpose of
delivering urban community development services within certain, established areas. Chapter 190, Florida
Statutes, sets forth the exclusive and uniform method for establishing a Community Development District in
Florida. Generally speaking, if a property contains less than 1000 acres and is located entirely within a
municipality, a Petitioner can file a petition for establishment of a Community Development District with the
City's governing body. Orange West Development Company,a Wyoming corporation registered to business in
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the State of Florida, as Petitioner, intends to establish within the City of Ocoee the FRERC Community
Development District. Petitioner received consent from the owner of one-hundred percent (100%) of the
property to be included in the District and on May 15, 2018 filed a petition with the City asking that the City
Commission adopt an ordinance establishing the District. The law requires the City to establish the District in a
public hearing advertised four weeks in advance. The public hearing on the petition and the first reading of the
ordinance establishing the District was held on July 17,2018.
City Attorney Cookson read the title of the ordinance.
City Attorney Cookson advised the Applicant is available to answer any questions or give a
presentation if the City Commission desires.
He further explained the ordinance proposed for adoption is for the FRERC Community
Development District (CDD) which is being proposed where the City Center is being
constructed. The CDD is essentially a financing mechanism for the developer to finance the
construction of infrastructure for the development. The City would not have any financial
obligations under the CDD as that would be the responsibility of the owners of the property. The
developer has obtained the consent of all the property owners to establish the CDD.
Jonathan Johnson, Hopping Green & Sams, P.A., was present on behalf of the petitioner to
answer any questions. He further explained the benefits of establishing a CDD for both the land
owner and the City.
The public hearing was opened. As no one wished to speak, the public hearing was closed.
Motion: Move to adopt Ordinance No. 2018-028, Establishing the Florida Real
Estate Regional Center (FRERC) Community Development District (CDD); Moved
by Commissioner Wilsen, seconded by Commissioner Firstner; Motion carried 4-
0 with Commissioner Oliver absent.
REGULAR AGENDA - None
STAFF ACTION ITEMS - None
COMMENTS FROM COMMISSIONERS - 6:57 PM
Commissioner Grogan — 1) Announced that Mental Illness Awareness Week is September 29th-
October 8th and the City of Orlando is lighting up the town with green lights that week. He
inquired if Ocoee has the ability to change the fountain lights to green to also support this
awareness. City Manager Frank answered in the affirmative. 2) Announced this upcoming
weekend is the golf tournament for the Wounded Officers Initiative which he believes still has
some openings.
Commissioner Wilsen — 1) Inquired if the fountain on Lake Bennet has recently been inspected
as the water is not flowing upward correctly. City Manager Frank shared that the water levels
are too high and the water fountain should be floating higher. 2) Commented that it is nice to see
residents enjoying the new Montgomery Park. She further shared that she did visit an all-
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inclusive park which she will meet with Acting Parks and Recreation Director Johnson to
discuss.
Commissioner Firstner — Announced that school will be back in session soon and asked
residents to please be vigilant when on the road as there will be a lot more traffic and children
walking to and from school.
Mayor Johnson — Shared that he met with Deputy Chief McCosker regarding a back to school
plan. The Police Department will be posting information on Facebook and on the City's website.
They also have flyers located in City Hall explaining the new school route as well as will provide
flyers to the parents at the school's open house. He further shared the road will re-open at the
corner of McKey and Bluford Avenue. Mayor Johnson further announced if any residents need
any further information on the road routes they can find information on the website on how to
contact him directly. Commissioner Grogan inquired when the remainder of Bluford Avenue
would re-open for traffic. Assistant City Manager Shadrix explained that Bluford Avenue is
currently on track to open on the first or second week of October.
ADJOURNMENT - 7:05 PM
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