Item VII (F) Discussion/ Action re: Status of Citywide Drainage Utilities Program Agenda 8-04-98
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f~�f♦or GOOD JAMES W.SHIRR,P.E.
CITY ENGINEER/UTILITIES DIRECTOR
150 N.LAKESHORE DRIVE•OCOEE,FLORIDA 34761
PHONE(407)656-2322 EXT.142•FAX(407)656-7835
MEMORANDUM
DATE: July 31, 1998 •
TO: The Honorable Mayor and Board of City Commissioners
FROM: James W. Shira, P.E.
City Engineer/Utilities irector
SUBJECT: Status of City-Wide Drainage Utility Program
Professional Engineering Consultants, Inc. will be present at the meeting on August 4, to discuss
several issues. These are:
1. Update report on the status of the Capital Projects construction program,to include projects
completed, those ready to bid, and those on hold.
2. A discussion of the Prairie Lake/Lake Meadow drainage basin study. A draft of the
Executive Summary of this study is in your packet.
3. A discussion of various options that have been developed to deal with the drainage problems
in Pioneer Key II.
They will be glad to answer questions at any point.
THE PRIDE OF WEST ORANGE
Ocoee City Commission Regular Meeting
August 4, 1998
SELECTION OF CONSULTANT TO UPDATE CITY'S LAND DEVELOPMENT CODE.
Senior Planner Lewis gave a brief review of the Staff report, noting that 9 firms had responded
to the RFQ and the selection committee had rated them, finally choosing the top 3 to interview:
Berryman & Henigar, Wade-Trim, and Duncan Associates. Based on the results of additional
investigation, the committee recommended approval of the selection of Berryman & Henigar,
Inc., and requested direction to enter into negotiations for a contract with that firm to update the
City's Land Development Code. Commissioner Glass, seconded by Commissioner Anderson,
moved to select Berryman & Henigar and to direct staff to enter into negotiations for a contract
with that firm to update the City's Land Development Code. Motion carried 5-0.
DECLARATION OF SURPLUS PROPERTY-Buyer Meridith
Commissioner Anderson asked about the cell phones. Ms. Meridith said they were
confiscated items from the police department. Commissioner Howell, seconded by
Commissioner Glass, moved to declare the items listed as surplus and approve the date of the
City's Surplus Auction as Saturday September 19, 1998. Motion carried 5-0.
THIRD QUARTER FINANCIAL REPORT
Finance Director Horton read the Staff report and said revenues exceeded expenditures in all
funds. Commissioner Anderson, seconded by Commissioner Glass,moved to accept the Third
Quarter Financial Report as presented. Motion carried 5-0.
STATUS OF CITYWIDE DRAINAGE UTILITIES PROGRAM
This item was pulled from the agenda and will be on the August 18, 1998, agenda.
LAKE MEADOW/PRAIRIE LAKE DRAINAGE BASIN STUDY
City Engineer/Utilities Director Shira introduced Greg Teague and Keri Hooper of PEC, who
gave a brief presentation, with a handout, outlining the recommended improvements for the two
basins. Mayor Vandergrift questioned retrofitting ponds in the Reflections Subdivision. Mr.
Shira briefly explained the pond system along Clarke Road. Commissioner Glass, seconded by
Commissioner Parker, moved to accept the draft report as presented and direct Staff to proceed
with the finalization of the report. Motion carried 5-0.
DISCUSSION/ACTION RE: DRAFT OF SECOND YEAR ANNUAL REPORT FOR THE STORMWATER
NPDES PERMIT
This item was pulled from the agenda and will be on the August 18, 1998, agenda.
AUTHORIZATION FOR REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS FOR SURVEYING SERVICES.
Assistant City Engineer Wheeler briefly explained the report and asked the Commission to
authorize the RFP process, advertise for Survey Services, and request a Volunteer from the
Commissioners to serve on the Review Committee. Commissioner Anderson asked if the City
was having to do surveys twice. Mr. Rosenthal explained the revised survey requirements for
two separate statutory requirements, one to do the survey and one to review. Commissioner
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