Item #01 Approval of Minutes MINUTES
OCOEE CITY COMMISSION
OCTOBER 19, 2010, at 7:15 P.M.
REGULAR CITY COMMISSION MEETING
A. CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Vandergrift called the regular session to order at 7:15 p.m. in the Commission
Chambers of City Hall. Bishop Brent Sauser gave the invocation, followed by the Pledge of
Allegiance to the Flag, led by Mayor Vandergrift. City Clerk Eikenberry called roll and
declared a quorum present.
Roll Call: Commissioner Hood, Commissioner Wilsen, Mayor Vandergrift, Commissioner
Johnson and Commissioner Keller.
Also Present: City Attorney Rosenthal, Assistant City Manager Shadrix, City Clerk Eikenberry
B. PRESENTATIONS AND PROCLAMATIONS
Proclamations. (Mayor Vandergrift)
➢ United Nations Day — October 24
➢ National Family Week — November 21St - 27th
Presentations.
➢ Check for $500 presented to Ocoee High School Band from Lions Club of Ocoee
➢
Chief's Special Commendation Awards -
Chief Brown presented awards to:
Vincent Bailey and Robert R. Hunt III for their assistance in the apprehension of a
robbery suspect at Walgreens.
Dwayne and Tramarion Boyd for a near drowning incident where they pulled a
young boy from a pool and administered CPR
➢ West Orange Airport Authority Update — presented by Board Member William
Maxwell
C. COMMENTS FROM CITIZENS/PUBLIC - None
D. STAFF REPORTS AND AGENDA REVIEW
Assistant City Manager Shadrix made the following reports:
1) There is a revised staff report for Agenda Item # 3 on the consent agenda; CIP Manager Butler
can answer questions if you wish to pull the item off the consent agenda. Consensus of the
Commission was to leave it on consent.
2) There is a memo distributed on the dais that recommends the outright purchase of a sludge
truck. This was a budgeted item. Staff recommends adding it to Item #6 - 2010/2011 Budget
Vehicle Purchase. City Attorney Rosenthal advised this should be heard as a separate
emergency item and leave Item #6 as is in the Consent Agenda.
Emergency Item — Purchase of New Sludge Truck for the Utilities Department from
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Utilities Director Smith and Fleet & Sanitation Operations Manager Bill Simmons explained
the need for purchasing the new sludge truck. Mr. Smith said the power train has failed and the
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tank is getting rusty; the truck will be salvaged. He added that the finance department looked at
the different means of purchasing this truck and recommended the outright purchase of the truck.
Commissioner Johnson, seconded by Commissioner Wilsen, moved to approve
the purchase as a sole source purchase of a Sludge Truck from Orlando
Freightliner in the amount of $109.868.00. Motion carried 5 -0.
3) said the Comp Plan Items 11 -15 will be presented by Principal Planner Rumer rather than
himself.
4) Offered to forego further project update announcements in the interest of time. They Mayor
said he can cover anything that is not covered in the commission comments.
E. COMMISSIONERS ANNOUNCEMENTS
Commissioner Keller — reminded everyone that early voting has started for November 2nd
General Election. The library at Clarke and Silver Star is open as well as other locations around
the county.
Commissioner Johnson — 1) said the city's sign machine is not functioning and we have had to
purchase signs from outside. The cost of a new machine is $15,500- $18,500 and we are
spending $150 - $200 per sign if we have to purchase them. He stated the signs made for
"Movies in the Park" would have cost $1896, with the machine it costs $480 to make them,
which shows how much we will save. The city also spent $750 for the Farmer's Market signs.
Commissioner Johnson, seconded by Commissioner Wilsen, moved that we
purchase a sign machine in an amount not -to- exceed $20,000 from the
contingency fund. Motion carried 5 -0.
2) update on Founders' Day, everything is set for the November 5 & 6 event. City Departments
are all participating. All VIP seating tickets are sold at a profit of $4,500 - $5,000; there are over
sixty booths sold for the marketplace; the Founders' Day Golf Tournament is Friday, October
29th and slots are still available; he recapped the entertainment for Friday and Saturday night;
Poker Run on Saturday at 9:30 a.m. beginning at the Sandwich Shoppe, it will benefit Toys for
Tots.
Commissioner Wilsen 1) announced the Haunted House on October 28, 29, and 30, 2010.
Check it out on the web site. The Parks and Recreation Board will be selling hot dogs and
drinks. There are also bounce houses and activity booths.
Commissioner Hood 1) gave an update on Ocoee Bulldogs; the Season is over and they did
great this year. 2) West Orange Girls club raffling of a television, please support them, 3) Movie
in the Park "How to Train Your Dragon" FREE admission Saturday, at 7:30. 4) Friday Ocoee
Varsity playing at Olympia; and JB and Freshman will be played on home on Thursday. 5)
Ocoee Woman's Club will be holding a members ship mixer on Friday, October 26 and they
are doing rummage sale Friday and Saturday, November 5 and 6 6) great job this year with
the Haunted House, it is $1 admission and a perishable food item for the Christian Service
Center and 7) talked about all the great improvements to Sorenson Park and said it is not ADA
compliant.
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Mayor Vandergrift 1) presented Parks and Recreation Department with an appreciation Plaque
from the Autism and Related Disabilities Gym Program. 2) read a thank you note from a resident
who said they are enjoying the new tennis courts at Vignetti and 3) advised that Human
Resources has been moved over to the new location next to City Hall. And 4) the Courts at Tiger
Minor Park are almost done, CIP Mgr. Butler said they are putting in the lights and finishing
the basketball courts. 5) urged everyone to be careful at Halloween and not to vandalize.
F. CONSENT AGENDA
Commissioner Wilsen, seconded by Commissioner Keller, moved to approve
Consent Agenda Items #1 through #7, including changes made to Item #3 and
including the adoption of Resolution 2010 -015 under Item #5. Motion carried.5 -0.
1. Approval of Minutes for Regular Commission Meetings Held September 21, 2010 and
October 5, 2010. (City Clerk Eikenberry)
Approved on Consent. Motion carried 5 - 0.
2. Reappooto the Parks and ftgfirfatiN . ,A lyisory (City.Clerk Einborry)
Members of the Parks & Recreation Advisory Board serve two -year terms; provided the terms shall be
staggered so that the terms of four members and the terms of the other five members shall expire in alternating
years. Currently, the Parks & Recreation Advisory Board has eight (8) members and no applications on file.
The two -year terms of Gordon Applegate, Mary Barber, Dottie Godek, Carol Heard, Rob McKey, Jane Rainer,
and Veronica Royce have all ended October 1, 2010. All members with the exception of Veronica Royce have
indicated they are willing to serve another term, if reappointed. Member Royce has declined reappointment due
to moving out of the city limits.
To comply with Chapter 15 -1 (C.) of the Code of Ordinance and realign the staggered terms of the board
members, staff recommends extending the current terms of the two longest serving members (Applegate and
Barber) until October 1, 2011, and reappoint Dottie Godek, Carol Heard, Rob McKey, and Jane Rainer to serve
another term on the Parks & Recreation Advisory Board ending October 1, 2012.
Approved on Consent. Motion carried 5 -0.
3. Approval of Transferring Certain Property Rights and Granting the Use of City Right-
of-Way to the Florida Department of Transportation in Connection with the Widening
of SR 50. (CIP Manager Butler)
The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) plans to widen SR 50 through the City of Ocoee. The first
part of the project will widen SR 50 from the eastern entrance to the West Oaks Mall to Good Homes Road.
We expect this project to begin next year. In FY 2014, construction will begin to widen the rest of SR 50 in
Ocoee, from SR 429 to the end of the first phase. As part of this second phase of the project, FDOT intends to
place its new stormwater management structures within properties owned by the City of Ocoee and/or
properties for which the City has a utility easement. City utilities located within these areas will need to be
relocated in advance of the road construction.
Approved on Consent, with changes discussed by staff. Motion carried 5 -0.
4. Approval of Bluford Avenue Pavement Repair at Franklin Street. (Public Works
Director Krug) A , .
Bluford Ave., south of Silver Star Rd., at Franklin St. has experienced differential settlement in this area
creating unsafe "dips" in the pavement. Public Works proposes repairing this area by milling the existing
pavement and placing a surface leveling course of new asphalt. The total cost for this work is $12,500.00 based
on the proposal from Advanced Paving and Seal Coat, Inc. Public Works solicited pricing from the asphalt
producing vendors in the Central Florida area; however the scope of work was not large enough for them to
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provide a competitive price. The vendors referred the City to Advanced. Public Works recommends awarding
the Bluford Ave. asphalt repair work to Advanced Paving and Seal Coat, Inc. for $12,500.00.
Approved on Consent. Motion carried 5 -0.
5. Resolution Approving Railroad Reimbursement Agreement for Municipal Grade
Crossing Traffic Control Devices — Wurst Road. (Public Works Director Krug)
This agreement provides for funding from the Federal Highway Administration to the FDOT to install new
railroad grade crossing signals on Wurst Rd. at the Florida Central Railroad crossing. The purpose of this
agreement is to allocate the Federal funds to upgrade existing grade crossing signals, which are over 30 years
old, to meet current requirements.
City Attorney Rosenthal read the title of the resolution.
Approved on Consent, Adopting Resolution 2010 -015. Motion carried 5 -0.
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The City traditionally purchases vehicles and equipment through bids from the Florida Sheriffs Association's
annual contract. The new pricing for the 2010 /2011 fiscal year is generally published around the first of
November; however this has currently been delayed due to vendor bid protests. The Fleet Division has
contacted the 2009/2010 vendors who will also be on the new contract and they have agreed to honor their
2009/2010 prices as long as they receive the City's new vehicle purchase order before the new rates are
published. This will provide the City a 3 -4% savings per each out -right purchased vehicle.
Approved on Consent. Motion carried 5 -0.
7. Approval of Maintenance Statement for Property Transferred from Orlando- Orange
County Expressway Authority to the City of Ocoee. (City Eineer Wheeler)
The Cities of Ocoee and Winter Garden and Orange County were approached by the Orlando - Orange County
Expressway Authority (OOCEA) approximately two years ago about giving away surplus land and/or non -
expressway roads and associated retention ponds along the SR 429 corridor. The surplus land, road and
retention ponds that OOCEA wanted to go give to the City was excess right -of -way along the east -west portion
of Tomyn Boulevard and the road portion of Tomyn Boulevard that parallels SR 429 and the associated
retention ponds.
Approved on Consent. Motion carried 5 -0.
G. PUBLIC HEARINGS - SECOND READING OF ORDINANCES
8. Park Square. (Annexation Advertised in the Orlando Sentinel on Thursday, October 7, 2010, and
Thursday, October 14, 2010, Rezoning Advertised on Thursday, October 7, 2010,). (Principal Planner
Fabre)
The proposed annexation is a logical extension of the City limits, urban services can be provided, and the
annexation meets state and local regulations. Upon annexation, the property will assume a Low Density
Residential Land Use per the JPA Agreement and the City of Ocoee Comprehensive Plan. The applicant is
requesting an initial City zoning classification of R -1AA "Single- Family Dwelling" for the subject parcel.
Furthermore, the Applicant has expressed that the subject property would either develop as a residential
subdivision or as an ACLF (Assisted Congregated Living Facility) both of which are permitted uses under the
requested zoning classification and adopted comprehensive plan. It should also be noted that the owners of the
western adjacent parcel are in the process of requesting annexation into the City's corporate limits.
City Attorney Rosenthal read the title of the Annexation Ordinance.
Principal Planner Fabre gave a summary of the annexation and rezoning.
a. Annexation Ordinance
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Mayor Vandergrift opened the Public Hearing. As no one wished to speak, the Public
Hearing was closed.
Commissioner Johnson, seconded by Commissioner Wilsen, moved to approve
Ordinance No. 2010 -028 approving the annexation for certain real property
containing approximately 17.17 acres located north of and adjacent to Roberson
Road and east of Windermere Road (Park Square), per staff recommendations.
Motion carried 5 -0.
The Ordinance as adopted on second reading carries the following title:
TAX PARCEL ID: 31- 22 -28- 0000 -00 -005
CASE NO. AX- 04- 10 -20: PARK SQUARE
ORDINANCE NO. 2010 -028
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF OCOEE, FLORIDA, ANNEXING INTO THE
CORPORATE LIMITS OF THE CITY OF OCOEE, FLORIDA, CERTAIN REAL
PROPERTY CONTAINING APPROXIMATELY 17.17 ACRES LOCATED NORTH OF
AND ADJACENT TO ROBERSON ROAD AND EAST OF WINDERMERE ROAD,
PURSUANT TO THE APPLICATION SUBMITTED BY THE PROPERTY OWNER;
FINDING SAID ANNEXATION TO BE CONSISTENT WITH THE OCOEE
COMPREHENSIVE PLAN, THE OCOEE CITY CODE, AND THE JOINT PLANNING
AREA AGREEMENT; PROVIDING FOR AND AUTHORIZING THE UPDATING OF
OFFICIAL CITY MAPS; PROVIDING DIRECTION TO THE CITY CLERK;
PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; REPEALING INCONSISTENT ORDINANCES;
PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
b. Rezoning Ordinance
City Attorney Rosenthal read the title of the Rezoning Ordinance.
Mayor Vandergrift opened the Public Hearing. As no one wished to speak, the Public Hearing
was closed.
Commissioner Keller, seconded by Commissioner Johnson, moved to adopt on
second reading Ordinance No. 2010 -029 approving the rezoning to R -1AA
"Single - Family Dwelling" for certain real property containing approximately 17.17
acres located north of and adjacent to Roberson Road and east of Windermere
Road (Park Square), per staff recommendations. Motion carried 5 -0.
The Ordinance as adopted on second reading carries the following title:
TAX PARCEL ID # 31- 22 -28- 0000 -00 -005
CASE NO. RZ- 10- 04 -03: PARK SQUARE
ORDINANCE NO. 2010-029
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF OCOEE, FLORIDA, CHANGING THE ZONING
CLASSIFICATION FROM ORANGE COUNTY A -1, "GENERAL AGRICULTURE" TO
OCOEE R -1AA, "SINGLE FAMILY" ON CERTAIN REAL PROPERTY CONTAINING
APPROXIMATELY 17.17 ACRES LOCATED NORTH OF AND ADJACENT TO
ROBERSON ROAD AND EAST OF WINDERMERE ROAD; PURSUANT TO THE
APPLICATION SUBMITTED BY THE PROPERTY OWNER; FINDING SUCH ZONING
TO BE CONSISTENT WITH THE OCOEE COMPREHENSIVE PLAN, THE OCOEE
CITY CODE, AND THE JOINT PLANNING AREA AGREEMENT; PROVIDING FOR
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AND AUTHORIZING THE REVISION OF THE OFFICIAL CITY ZONING MAP;
REPEALING INCONSISTENT ORDINANCES; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY;
PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
c. Annexation Agreement (NOT A PUBLIC HEARING)
Mayor Vandergrift, seconded by Commissioner Keller, moved to approve the
Annexation Agreement between City of Ocoee and Vivek Welfare and Educational
Foundation, Inc., as recommended by staff. Motion carried 5 -0.
9. Ocoee Town Shops — Small Scale Comprehensive Plan Amendment Ordinance.
(Advertised in the Orlando Sentinel on Thursday, October 7, 2010. (Principal Planner Fabre)
On December 1, 2009, the City of Ocoee City Commission reviewed and approved a Small -Scale
Comprehensive Plan Amendment for Ocoee Town Shoppes (the "Previous Amendment "). At the time of
approval of the Previous Amendment, the City was prohibited from adopting comprehensive plan amendments
because it had not yet submitted its required Evaluation and Appraisal Report ( "EAR ") to the Florida
Department of Community Affairs ( "DCA "). Accordingly, the Previous Amendment provided for a deferred
adoption date related to the City's adoption of its EAR, its submission of the EAR to DCA and its receipt of an
initial determination of sufficiency from DCA.
On September 21, 2010, the City of Ocoee City Commission adopted and authorized transmission of its EAR to
DCA. Based on the Previous Amendment ordinance, the adoption date could be after the November 2nd
election. If Amendment No. 4 passes, the effect on the comprehensive plan amendment is uncertain. Since
comprehensive plan amendments may be adopted at such time as the EAR has been transmitted to DCA, City
Staff recommends that the City Commission pass an ordinance amending the Previous Amendment in order to
provide for an adoption date 10 days after passage of this ordinance. This will allow the Comprehensive Plan
Amendment to be sent to the DCA prior to the November 2 election.
City Attorney Rosenthal read the title of the ordinance.
Principal Planner Fabre summarized the item.
Mayor Vandergrift opened the Public Hearing. As no one wished to speak, the Public
Hearing was closed.
Commissioner Wilsen, seconded by Commissioner Johnson, moved to adopt
on second reading Ordinance No. 2010 -030 approving the Ocoee Town Shops
— Small Scale Comprehensive Plan Amendment, per staff recommendations
Motion carried 5 -0.
The Ordinance as adopted on second reading carries the following title:
CASE NO. SSPCA 2008 -03: OCOEE TOWN SHOPS
ORDINANCE NO. 2010-030
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF OCOEE, FLORIDA AMENDING THE OCOEE
COMPREHENSIVE PLAN AS ADOPTED IN 1991, AS AMENDED, AS FOLLOWS:
AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 2009 -034 WHICH AMENDED THE FUTURE LAND USE
MAP TO REDESIGNATE FROM "PROFESSIONAL OFFICES & SERVICES" TO
"COMMERCIAL," CERTAIN REAL PROPERTY CONTAINING 3.39 ACRES (MORE
OR LESS) LOCATED NORTH OF AND ADJACENT TO STATE ROAD 50 AND WEST
OF AND ADJACENT TO CLARKE ROAD, PURSUANT TO THE APPLICATION
SUBMITTED BY THE PROPERTY OWNER, IN ORDER TO AMEND THE ADOPTION
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DATE AS DEFINED THEREIN; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICTS; PROVIDING FOR
SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
10. Shoppes at the Village — Small Scale Comprehensive Plan Amendment Ordinance.
(Advertised in the Orlando Sentinel on Thursday, October 7, 2010). (Principal Planner Fabre)
On December 15, 2009, the City of Ocoee City Commission reviewed and approved a Small -Scale
Comprehensive Plan Amendment for Shoppes at the Village (the "Previous Amendment "). At the time of
approval of the Previous Amendment, the City was prohibited from adopting comprehensive plan amendments
because it had not yet submitted its required Evaluation and Appraisal Report ( "EAR ") to the Florida
Department of Community Affairs ( "DCA "). Accordingly, the Previous Amendment provided for a deferred
adoption date related to the City's adoption of its EAR, its submission of the EAR to DCA and its receipt of an
initial determination of sufficiency from DCA.
On September 21, 2010, the City of Ocoee City Commission adopted and authorized transmission of its EAR to
DCA. Based on the Previous Amendment ordinance, the adoption date could be after the November 2nd
election. If Amendment No. 4 passes, the effect on the comprehensive plan amendment is uncertain. Since
comprehensive plan amendments may be adopted at such time as the EAR has been transmitted to DCA, City
Staff recommends that the City Commission pass an ordinance amending the Previous Amendment in order to
provide for an adoption date 10 days after passage of this ordinance. This will allow the Comprehensive Plan
Amendment to be sent to the DCA prior to the November 2nd election.
City Attorney Rosenthal read the title of the ordinance.
Principal Planner Fabre summarized the item.
Mayor Vandergrift opened the Public Hearing. As no one wished to speak, the Public
Hearing was closed.
Commissioner Johnson, seconded by Commissioner Keller, moved to adopt
on second reading Ordinance No. 2010 -031 approving the Shoppes at the
Village —Small Scale Comprehensive Plan Amendment, per staff
recommendations Motion carried 5 -0.
The Ordinance as adopted on second reading carries the following title:
CASE NO. SSPCA 2008 -05: SHOPPES AT THE VILLAGE
ORDINANCE NO. 2010 -031
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF OCOEE, FLORIDA AMENDING THE OCOEE
COMPREHENSIVE PLAN AS ADOPTED IN 1991, AS AMENDED, AS FOLLOWS:
AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 2009-035 WHICH AMENDED THE FUTURE LAND USE
MAP TO REDESIGNATE FROM "LOW DENSITY RESIDENTIAL" TO
"COMMERCIAL" CERTAIN REAL PROPERTY CONTAINING 0.911 ACRES (MORE
OR LESS) LOCATED NORTH OF AND ADJACENT TO SILVER STAR ROAD AND
WEST OF AND ADJACENT TO BLUFORD AVENUE, PURSUANT TO THE
APPLICATION SUBMITTED BY THE PROPERTY OWNER, IN ORDER TO AMEND
THE ADOPTION DATE AS DEFINED THEREIN; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICTS;
PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
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11. 16th Joint Planning Area Amendment - Large Scale Comprehensive Plan Amendment —
Second Reading of Ordinance. (Advertised in the Orlando Sentinel Orange Extra and West Orange
Times on Thursday, October 7, 2010). (Assistant City Manager Shadrix)
The City has initiated this amendment to the Comprehensive Plan in order to (i) incorporate by reference the
Sixteenth JPA Amendment; (ii) provide for the revision of the Future Land Use Map (Figure 2) and the Existing
Land Use Map (Figure 1) to conform to the Joint Planning Area Land Use Map as modified by the Sixteenth
JPA Amendment; and (iii) provide for the revision of the Existing Land Use Map (Figure 1) to conform to the
Orange County Comprehensive Policy Plan Future Land Use Map as modified by the County Comprehensive
Plan Amendment.
The Sixteenth (16th) Amendment to the City of Ocoee -Orange County Joint Planning Area Agreement (JPA)
amended the boundary to include the area located north of Palm Drive, east of East Crown Point Road and west
of SR 429 aka "East Crown Point High Tech Industry PUD" and establish a JPA Future Land Use map
designation for all parcels as "Light Industrial."
City Attorney Rosenthal read the title of the ordinance.
Principal Planner Rumer summarized the item.
Mayor Vandergrift opened the Public Hearing. As no one wished to speak, the Public Hearing
was closed.
Commissioner Hood, seconded by Commissioner Wilsen moved to adopt on
second reading Ordinance No. 2010 -033 approving the 16 Joint Planning Area
(JPA) Amendment — Large Scale Comprehensive Plan Amendment, per staff
recommendations Motion carried 5 -0.
The Ordinance as adopted on second reading carries the following title:
CASE NO. CPA - 2010 -005: SIXTEENTH JPA
COMPREHENSIVE PLAN AMENDMENT
ORDINANCE NO. 2010 -033
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF OCOEE, FLORIDA AMENDING THE OCOEE
COMPREHENSIVE PLAN AS ADOPTED IN 1991, AS AMENDED; AMENDING THE
INTERGOVERNMENTAL COORDINATION ELEMENT TO INCORPORATE THE
SIXTEENTH AMENDMENT TO THE JOINT PLANNING AREA AGREEMENT
BETWEEN THE CITY OF OCOEE AND ORANGE COUNTY, FLORIDA; PROVIDING
FOR THE AMENDMENT OF THE FUTURE LAND USE MAP (FIGURE 2) AND THE
EXISTING LAND USE MAP (FIGURE 1) OF THE OCOEE COMPREHENSIVE PLAN
TO CONFORM TO THE SIXTEENTH AMENDMENT TO THE JOINT PLANNING
AREA AGREEMENT; PROVIDING FOR THE AMENDMENT OF THE EXISTING
LAND USE MAP (FIGURE 1) TO CONFORM TO ORANGE COUNTY
COMPREHENSIVE PLAN AMENDMENT ORDINANCE NUMBER 2010 -07 WITH
RESPECT TO LANDS REFERENCED IN THE SIXTEENTH AMENDMENT TO THE
JOINT PLANNING AREA AGREEMENT; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY;
PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
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12. Past Joint Planning Area Amendments and Future Land Use Map Clean -up- Large
Scale Comprehensive Plan Amendment— Second Reading of Ordinance. (Advertised in the
Orlando Sentinel Orange Extra and West Orange Times on Thursday, October 7, 2010). (Assistant City
Manager Shadrix)
The City proposes to update Figure 1 (Existing Land Use Map) and Figure 2 (Future Land Use Map) of the
Future Land Use Element of the Ocoee Comprehensive Plan to reflect annexations and comprehensive plan
amendments adopted since the adoption of CPA - 2001 -1 -1; and to (i) incorporate by reference the Fifth through
the Fifteenth Joint Planning Area Agreement Amendments; (ii) amend Subsection I of the Future Land Use
Element in order to reflect the Fifth through the Sixteenth Joint Planning Area Agreement Amendments; (iii)
amend the Future Land Use Map (Figure 2) to conform to the Joint Planning Area Agreement, as amended, and
to reflect small scale comprehensive plan amendments and annexations since the last update to Figure 2; and
(iv) amend the Existing Land Use Map (Figure 1) to conform to the Joint Planning Area Agreement, as
amended and to reflect small scale comprehensive plan amendments and annexations since the last update to
Figure 1.
City Attorney Rosenthal read the title of the ordinance.
Principal Planner Rumer summarized the item.
Mayor Vandergrift opened the Public Hearing. As no one wished to speak, the Public Hearing
was closed.
Commissioner Hood, seconded by Commissioner Wilsen, moved to adopt on
second reading Ordinance No. 2010 -034 approving the Past Joint Planning Area
Amendments and Future Land Use Map Clean Up —Large Scale Comprehensive
Plan Amendment, per staff recommendations, and to include the corrected maps
that will be provided to the city clerk. Motion carried 5 -0.
The Ordinance as adopted on second reading carries the following title:
CASE NO. CPA - 2010 -006: 2010 UPDATE
COMPREHENSIVE PLAN AMENDMENT
ORDINANCE NO. 2010 -034
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF OCOEE, FLORIDA AMENDING THE OCOEE
COMPREHENSIVE PLAN AS ADOPTED IN 1991, AS AMENDED; AMENDING THE
INTERGOVERNMENTAL COORDINATION ELEMENT OF THE COMPREHENSIVE
PLAN TO ADD THE FIFTH THROUGH FIFTEENTH AMENDMENTS TO THE JOINT
PLANNING AREA AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF OCOEE AND ORANGE
COUNTY, FLORIDA; AMENDING THE FUTURE LAND USE ELEMENT TO
REFLECT THE FIFTH THROUGH SIXTEENTH AMENDMENTS TO THE JOINT
PLANNING AREA AGREEMENT; AMENDING THE FUTURE LAND USE MAP
(FIGURE 2) TO CONFORM TO THE JOINT PLANNING AREA AGREEMENT, AS
AMENDED, AND TO REFLECT SMALL SCALE COMPREHENSIVE PLAN
AMENDMENTS AND ANNEXATIONS SINCE SEPTEMBER 2002; AMENDING THE
EXISTING LAND USE MAP (FIGURE 1) TO CONFORM TO THE JOINT PLANNING
AREA AGREEMENT, AS AMENDED, AND TO REFLECT SMALL SCALE
COMPREHENSIVE PLAN AMENDMENTS AND ANNEXATIONS SINCE JANUARY
2001; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
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13. Text Amendment - Large Scale Comprehensive Plan Amendment — Second Reading of
Ordinance. (Advertised in the Orlando Sentinel and West Orange Times on Thursday, October 7, 2010).
(Assistant City Manager Shadrix)
The City has initiated this amendment to the Comprehensive in order to (i) amend the definition of floodplains
in order to allow an alternative basis for determining the location of 100 -year flood plains for the purposes of
implementing the requirements of the Ocoee Comprehensive Plan, (ii) amend Objective 3 of the Section IV of
the Conservation Element in order to conform to the amended definition of floodplains, and (iii) amend the
Public Participation Procedures Element regarding procedures for noticing and conducting public hearings on
comprehensive plan amendments.
City Attorney Rosenthal read the title of the ordinance.
Principal Planner Rumer summarized the item.
Mayor Vandergrift opened the Public Hearing. As no one wished to speak, the Public Hearing
was closed.
Commissioner Keller, seconded by Commissioner Wilsen, moved to adopt on
second reading Ordinance No. 2010 -035 approving the Text Amendment—Large
Scale Comprehensive Plan Amendment, per staff recommendations, and to
include the corrected maps that will be provided to the city clerk. Motion carried
4 -0, with Mayor Vandergrift away from the dais.
Commissioner Hood asked if we had been working with residents on this. Asst. City Manager
Shadrix stated that we had been meeting with HOAs and affected residents, many of them will
be affected for the better by the map changes. He said they are trying to do a blanket map
amendment for the City for the 100 Year Flood Plain that will take care of several problem areas.
The Ordinance as adopted on second reading carries the following title:
CASE NO. CPA - 2010 -007:
COMPREHENSIVE PLAN AMENDMENT
ORDINANCE NO. 2010-035
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF OCOEE, FLORIDA AMENDING THE OCOEE
COMPREHENSIVE PLAN AS ADOPTED IN 1991, AS AMENDED, BY AMENDING THE
DEFINITION OF FLOODPLAINS, BY AMENDING OBJECTIVE 3 OF THE
CONSERVATION ELEMENT WITH RESPECT TO FLOODPLAINS AND BY
AMENDING THE PUBLIC PARTICIPATION ELEMENT; PROVIDING FOR
SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
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H. REGULAR AGENDA
14. Approval of Request for Reduction of Fine/Lien of $459,200 — Douglas Pridgen, 509
Nicole Blvd. (Deputy Fire Chief Stanley)
This property was cited on November 5,1997, for a violation of ordinance 165 -3 and 165 -4 A, B (1)(a)(b), (2) C
and D by former Officer Thea Cronnan, regarding a gray truck in the front yard with expired license tag and the
appearance of being inoperable. The violation was re- inspected on December 8, 1997 and observed non-
compliant. A statement of violations and notice of hearing for the January 1998 Code Board meeting was sent
out certified delivery on December 9, 1997. On December 30, 1997, Police Officer G. Edwards hand delivered
the notice of hearing to Mr. Douglas Pridgen. At the January 27, 1998, meeting of the Code Board a
compliance order was issued requiring compliance by February 3, 1998 or forfeit $100.00 per day. On
February 4, 1998 the violation was re- inspected and found non compliant with an affidavit of non compliance
signed on February 10, 1998. On February 24, 1998, an order imposing fine and lien was issued by the Code
Board and officially recorded on Orange County records February 27, 1998. At the September 28, 2010, Code
Board Meeting the case was re- opened at request of Mr. Douglas Pridgen to request a reduction of fme/lien.
During testimony Douglas Pridgen presented the Code Board with paper evidence and a photograph
demonstrating state issued registration and license tags for what appeared to be the vehicle in question.
The Code Enforcement Board is recommending the fme/lien be reduced to $4,500.00 due to the act the
respondent was unable to provide documentation regarding registration and license tags for a period of one year
and three months after initial code enforcement action.
Items #14 and #15 were moved up and heard after Presentations
Lynn Walker Wright, 2711 Rue Circle, attorney for Mr. Pridgen, stated the property that
accrued the fine /lien was owned by Mr. Pridgen, but he did not live there. It is a 13 year old case
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and there is nothing in the file proving that Mr. Pridgen was contacted. She has been unable to
get files from DMV dating back that far. She further stated that Mr. Pridgen sustained a brain
injury in a serious car accident and recently lost his son; he is unable to work at this time.
Commissioner Hood asked the attorney if she would waive her legal fee if the commission
waived the lien/fine on the property, to which she responded that she would. Commissioner
Johnson asked why they are hearing a case from 1997. Deputy Chief Stanley said the Fire
Department took over Code Enforcement last year and they are trying to flush out the old cases
that were never resolved. Code Board Attorney Hamilton said the Code Officers attested that a
certified letter and a hand delivered letter were delivered to Mr. Pridgen.
Commissioner Johnson, seconded by Commissioner Hood, moved to reduce the
Fine /Lien against Douglas Pridgen to zero, for the property located at 509 Nicole
Blvd. Motion carried 4 -1 with Commissioner Wilsen opposed.
Commissioner Johnson said that we need to look at a time limit, where cases should be waived
if we didn't follow up on it. Commissioner Wilsen said that would encourage everyone not to
pay their lien if they know it will be dropped to zero. Commissioner Hood said we need to have
proof that we mailed or hand delivered code enforcement actions. City Attorney Rosenthal
stated that the burden is on the violator to request the re- inspection; it is not up to the city to keep
calling once they have been served. He cautioned them not to create a process by which the city
would take on that responsibility. Commissioner Hood said he must look at individual cases as
well, this is a parking issue; there were no health or safety issues. Mr. Stanley added that they
will review all open cases every six months so that none of them will remain open so long. There
was discussion that in this case there was no evidence that the owner was made aware that a lien
had been filed. Commissioner Hood said that is a loophole that needs to be closed.
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Commissioner Wilsen said she did not agree with reducing it to zero because is going to set
precedence; she stated no one wants to have a car parked in the yard at their neighbor's house
even if there is no health hazard. It is still an ordinance that needs to be adhered to.
Commissioner Hood agreed.
15. Approval of Request for Reduction of Fine/Lien of $17,250 — Russell V. Harper, c/o
Denver R. Harper Estate, 19 Cedar Key Court. (Deputy Fire Chief Stanley)
This property was cited on July 31, 2007, for a violation of Minimum Housing violations by Officer Delgado
and one of the requirements was for a permit to bring the Electric service up to code. Replacing switches, GFI's,
to bring existing electrical to minimum requirements. The code violation was for failure to obtain final
inspection for the electrical permit # 0701969 issued on November 13, 2007. On August 28, 2007, the Code
Enforcement Board issued an order to comply by September 11, 2007, or be fined $50.00 per day. Russell V.
Harper, Grandson and, c/o Denver R. Harper Estate, is requesting a reduction of fine /lien of $17,250.00.
Denver Harper passed away and Russell V. Harper (grandson) is maintaining the properties and bringing them
into compliance with the City, the property was observed to be in full compliance on August 21, 2008.
The Code Enforcement Board is recommending the fine /lien be reduced to $1,725.00. The discussion by the
board was to reduce the amount; due to the Russell V. Harper stated he was not aware of any pending code
violations and would keep all of the properties Denver R. Harper owns in compliance with the City.
Items #14 and #15 were moved up and heard after Presentations
Deputy Chief Stanley explained the case.
Russell Harper said he works for his grandfather 500 miles away; when his great grandfather
passed away he was left with a lot of properties that need to be taken care of.
There was discussion regarding the minimum housing inspections and how they created a policy
stating no property would need an inspection more frequently then two year intervals. Mayor
Vandergrift stated that rental properties can be destroyed very quickly and he would like to see
that policy reversed so inspections would be done with each new tenant. Mr. Stanley stated he
would get with council on that, but perhaps the better way to handle it is to make new tenants
pull their own water account which would trigger an inspection. Commissioner Johnson agreed
the owner should not be able to keep the water in his name to avoid the inspections.
Deputy Chief Stanley said that Mr. Harper has been very cooperative bringing these addresses
up to code. Commission thanked Mr. Harper for that effort.
Commissioner Wilsen, seconded by Commissioner Keller, moved to reduce the
Fine /Lien against Russell V. Harper c/o Denver Harper Estate to $1,000, for the
property located at 19 Cedar Key Court. Motion carried 5 -0.
I. STAFF ACTION ITEMS - none
J. COMMENTS FROM COMMISSIONERS
Commissioner Hood 1) reminded everyone of the Haunted House, 2) reminded everyone that
Ocoee Woman's Club will be holding a members ship mixer on Friday, October 26 and they
are doing rummage sale Friday and Saturday, November 5 and 6 3) Friday Ocoee Varsity
playing at Olympia; and JB and Freshman will be played on home on Thursday.
Commissioner Wilsen - none
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Commissioner Keller 1) reminded everyone that early voting has started for November 2nd
General Election. The library at Clarke and Silver Star is open as well as other locations around
the county. 2) suggested residents come out and enjoy of the events the city has going gg J Y tY g g on.
Commissioner Johnson - none
Mayor Vandergrift 1) said he has been communicating with Public Works with regard to the
plant life along the shoreline of Starke Lake. He wants it done by Founders' Day even if he has
to get a group of volunteers to do it. He was told we are waiting for the Fresh Water Fish and
Game Commission to remove some more plants. Assistant City Manager Shadrix said they
will stay on top of it until it is completed. 2) said the Mayor will be around town in his
BOOmobile, please come up and talk to the Mayor. 3) read a story given to him by his daughter,
Live for today because tomorrow isn't promised.
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 9:41.
APPROVED:
Attest: City of Ocoee
Beth Eikenberry, City Clerk S. Scott Vandergrift, Mayor
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CITY OF OCOEE
FINAL BUDGET PUBLIC HEARING
Ocoee Commission Chambers
September 29, 2010 MINUTES 7:00 P.M.
A. Roll Call and Determination of Quorum
City Clerk Eikenberry called roll and declared a quorum present.
Roll Call: Commissioner Hood, Commissioner Wilsen, Mayor Vandergrift, Commissioner
Johnson and Commissioner Keller.
Also Present: City Attorney Rosenthal, City Manager Frank, City Clerk Eikenberry
Mayor Vandergrift announced that this is an advertised public hearing to finalize the budget and
adopt a final millage rate for the City of Ocoee. The City Commission has previously approved a
tentative millage rate of 5.5574 mills which is lower than the rolled -back rate of 6.3755 and thus
represents no `0 %) increase in millage over the rolled -back rate. The adopted tentative millage
rate is the maximum millage rate which may be adopted by the City Commission at the Final
Budget Public Hearing tonight.
A. Briefing by Director of Finance on the percentage increase in millage under
the roll- backed rate necessary to fund the budget and the specific purpose
for which ad valorem tax revenues are being increased.
Finance Director Horton stated that Ad Valorem taxes are being assessed to provide funding
for operational expenses, capital items and salaries necessary to provide municipal services to the
citizens of Ocoee.
Adjustments voted upon by the commission during the last public hearing have been included in
the budget. Contingency currently has a proposed budget of $344,230.
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The budget you are considering tonight is balanced with a 5.5574 millage rate. This millage rate
is less than the rolled back rate of 6.3755. There is no percentage increase over the rolled back
rate necessary to fund the proposed budget.
The highest millage rate the commission can levy tonight with a majority vote is 5.5574.
1. Comments from Commission
Commissioner Keller clarified that the Commission Contingency fund shows $344,030 on the
wish list and it is actually $344,230.
Mayor Vandergrift stated that the items discussed at the Tentative Budge t Hearing have been
added to the budget. One of the additional things he would like the Commission to consider is to
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add televising the Planning and Zoning Meetings to the other meetings now being televised
(Commission and Code Enforcement). Discussion followed regarding cost would be $150 per
meeting or $1800 annually. City Manager Frank clarified that we are not currently budgeted
for special meetings, workshops, with the exception of budget workshops etc. so the commission
may want to address those also. Commissioner Hood felt if any of those are important enough
to be televised we can take it out of the contingency.
Mayor Vandergrift said they can continue this discussion later, he was supposed to open the
meeting up for public comments first.
2. Comments by Citizens.
Victoria Laney, Vice -Chair of CACOPD, discussed a child - friendly robot that the board recently
were given the opportunity to purchase at a discount because they are going to use one at the
Police Convention in Orlando next month. She added that if we agree to purchase it they will
have the Ocoee logo put on the car in advance so that will be there for everyone to see at the
convention. She showed a video from RoboTronics, the company that manufactures the robots.
She stated they would like to have the robot that is in the form of an Ocoee Police Car. She said
the robot will have lights and sirens; it can squirt water; it will blink and moves about conversing
with children; and it can play music by remote control. She added it can be used at the Farmer's
Market, Spring Fling, Movies at the Park, Parades, and all outdoor events of the City. There was
discussion regarding Winter Garden's Fire Truck robot. Commissioner Johnson asked about
using forfeiture funds to purchase the robot. Chief Brown answered in the affirmative.
Commissioner Hood confirmed that there would be maintenance and warranty on the robot.
Ms. Laney said it will be the same as if it was purchased new. City Attorney Rosenthal said
there would be a purchasing code question because this is a sole source purchase without
competitive bid. Commissioner Wilsen asked about employees who will operate this, to which
Chief Brown stated it will be handled by the Community Relations Office. Consensus was
to place it on the next agenda as an emergency item to be purchased from the
Forfeiture Funds, if approved. City Attorney Rosenthal asked Ms. Laney to get the
information to the Finance Department prior to the meeting on October 5, 2010. He said it can
be declared as an emergency item since the agenda is already published and it is time sensitive
issue. He added that staff will have to research waiving the purchasing procedures for sole
source purchases.
Myra Kinney, Florida Lakes Symphony Committee, said that after the successful event at the
high school they would like to have the next event at Bill Breeze Park. She said they need
commission input, but they are planning a "Taste of Ocoee, featuring the Florida Lakes
Symphony" event. She said seems to be a big interest for this event. They ran some preliminary
figures and found that the cost will be approximately $25,000 - $30,000. She said they
committee currently has $3,000 and they will get as much money from sponsors as possible. She
was asking if the city is interested in contributing. Commissioner Johnson said he thinks the
symphony is a good way to bring a different type of cultural /musical event than Founders' Day
which is good for the City. He said they should consider selling VIP seating and other ways to
raise money. The commission said they like the "Taste of Ocoee" idea. They discussed that the
dates may clash with the Homes for Heroes event at Bill Breeze Park. Ms. Kinney said when the
date was originally selected she was not sure of the location; she will get dates the symphony is
available and select a dates that works for everyone.
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City Manager Frank said they will probably need seed money to plan this event. If the City
wants to support this we will have to put some money up front, possibly $15,000, with the
condition that they will pay it back if they raise the money. Discussion ensued as to how to the
commission should delegate funding to various city events; will they have to give money to other
organizations that come forward now? Commissioner Wilsen stated that this is the time the
budgeting is done for the whole year and this is when such decisions need to be made. They are
not obligated to give money to other groups that come forward throughout the year as we are on a
tight budget and must stick with it. Further discussion ensued as to the money that has been
placed into contingency at the tentative budget meeting. Commissioner Wilsen said she was
under the impression that it was placed there so they could take it out and spread it around
without increasing the millage rate.
3. Motions by Commissioners for amendments to the proposed tentative budget.
Commissioner Wilsen, seconded by Commissioner Johnson moved to amend the
adopted tentative budget to move $1800 from the contingency fund line item to a
line item for televising the monthly Planning and Zoning Board Meetings; and to
move $15,000 from the contingency fund line item to a line item as designated
seed money for the Taste of Ocoee, featuring the Florida Lakes Symphony event.
Motion carried 5 -0.
Finance Manager Brosonski confirmed there is $327,430 still in the contingency.
There was discussion regarding various millage rates and dollar amounts that would occur with
various scenarios of the contingency fund amount.
There was discussion regarding moving money from contingency for various items such as the
air conditioning fund, the fire department vehicles, and the north fire station fund.
Commissioner Keller said the previous motion, plus $100,000 for the north end fire station, and
$100,000 left in contingency would create a millage rate of 5.4838.
Commissioner Johnson said this is not the right year to place another $100,000 aside (added to
$320,000 that is currently there) that we cannot use when we need pothole repairs, roads paved,
sidewalks installed, and more parks, etc.
There was discussion about Fire Department services and about where the Fire Departments
should be located, about placing the money aside for the north end fire department vs. using it for
other items. Commissioner Johnson said there is not a safety issue because everyone in the city
is covered, even if trucks come from a station outside of Ocoee. Commissioner Hood asked the
City Manager to look into how much it would cost to convert vignette back into a Fire Station.
City Manager Frank said are we looking at moving personnel from the Clarke Road Station to
Vignetti, or are we opening a fifth fire station and having to add personnel and equipment. There
was also discussion about starting our own ALS transport units because Health Central will be
getting out of the transport business. City Manager Frank said once Health Central merges
with a larger hospital, we will have a workshop to make decisions about ALS transport because
they will probably no longer provide it. We can have the County transport, do our own transport,
hire a private company to transport, etc. Mayor Vandergrift stated we should do our own
transporting so we are not waiting around at the scene for an ambulance to arrive. He also felt
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that for now money should be left into contingency until we have more information later in the
year and know where the money would be best used.
Mayor Vandergrift discussed the $69,000 donated by the Fire Department to use the as raises
for general employees, he felt the money should be equally distributed among non - supervisory
employees.
Mayor Vandergrift, seconded by Commissioner Keller moved to amend the
adopted tentative budget to move $69,260 from the contingency fund line item to
a line item for salary increases for full time non - supervisory employees.
Discussion ensued. Commissioner Wilsen said at the last meeting it was discussed that we
should do a specified amount to certain groups of individuals called an appreciation fund.
Commissioner Johnson felt the supervisors should be left in. Commissioner Keller said he
would like to give a one time payment to everyone, either the same amount or some tiered
system, and call it appreciation pay for sticking with us through hard times. Further discussion
ensued regarding who should receive the money. Union Rep. Kelly stated the Firefighters earn
higher salaries than many of the employees and they would like to see the employees at the lower
end of the pay scale get the money they donated.
Commissioner Keller, seconded by Commissioner Johnson moved to amend the
adopted tentative budget to move $69,260 from the contingency fund line item to
a line item for appreciation pay to be distributed evenly among general
employees.
There were no public comments. Discussion ensued. The estimate is that it would be
approximately $400 per person, 175 general employees and excluding members of bargaining
units.
Mayor Vandergrift moved to amend the motion to give the money to non-
supervisory employees only. Motion died for lack of a second.
Discussion ensued with regard to making the cut off a specific salary amount. HR Director
Carnicella said most first line supervisors fall in level 5 which has a pay range of $40,000 -
$75,000.
Commissioner Wilsen suggested that those making $40,000 or less could get a $400 sum and
over that amount would get a $200 sum. Lengthy discussion ensued.
Commissioner Johnson, seconded by Commissioner Keller, moved to amend the
proposed amendment to the adopted tentative budget to include the following
lump sum amounts, on the condition that they will be adjusted proportionately
downward if the total exceeds $69,260 amount. This would apply to permanent
full time non - probationary general employees only:
For Salary of : Less than $35,000 = $400 lump sum
$35,000 - $55,000 = $300 lump sum
$55,001 - $75,000 = $200 lump sum
Above $75,000 = $100 lump sum
Motion carried 4 -1, with Commissioner Hood opposed.
Commissioner Keller, seconded by Commissioner Wilsen, moved to amend the
proposed amendment to include that permanent part time employees will receive
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half of the salary category that they fall into. Motion carried 4 -1 with
commissioner Hood opposed.
Summary of Original Motion, as amended.
Amend the adopted tentative budget to provide for a one time cash payment in the total
aggregate amount to $69,260 for all non - probationary general employees using the
tiered system (below) and including permanent part time employees to receive one -half
the amount of the salary category they fall into. The lump sum amounts may be
adjusted downward if the total expenditure exceeds $69,260, but will not be adjusted
upward.
For Salary of : Less than $35,000 = $400 lump sum
$35,000 - $55,000 = $300 lump sum
$55,001 - $75,000 = $200 lump sum
Above $75,000 = $100 lump sum
VOTE ON ORIGINAL MOTION, AS AMENDED:
The motion, as amended, carried 4 -1, with Commissioner Hood opposed.
After the all the previous motions, Finance Director Horton confirmed there is $258,170 left in
contingency. The millage is still at 5.5574.
Discussion followed with regard to how much should be left in contingency. Commissioner
Wilsen asked if it was prudent to leave the $258,170 in contingency. Mayor Vandergrift and
Commissioner Johnson answered in the affirmative. Commissioner Hood stated some could be
given back to the residents. Commissioner Keller suggested some could be moved to street
resurfacing.
Commissioner Wilsen, seconded by Commissioner Keller, moved to add an
additional $100,000 to street resurfacing and sidewalks repairs. Motion carried 3-
2 with Mayor Vandergrift and Commissioner Johnson opposed.
Discussion that there is currently $200,000 in street resurfacing, this will make the total
$300,000. Commissioner Keller inquired about the $49,970 that was saved (auto
insurance /general liability premium) that we put in the contingency
B . Announcement by Director of Finance of the recomputed proposed final
millage rate and the percent by which the recomputed proposed millage rate
exceeds the rolled -back rate. This percentage is the proposed final
percentage increase in property taxes.
City Attorney Rosenthal stated that being no further amendments, the recomputed proposed
final millage rate is 5.5574. The percentage by which the proposed final millage rate exceeds the
rolled back rate is 0 %. There is not proposed increase in property taxes. Mayor Vandergrift
stated there is a decrease in the millage rate from 6.3755 (rolled back rate) to 5.5574 (proposed)
which will give you a further decrease in taxes addition to what you will get because your
property value decreased.
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1. Motion to adopt Ordinance No. 2010 -020, setting final millage rate.
Commissioner Keller, seconded by Commissioner Wilsen, moved to adopt
Ordinance 2010 -020 approving the final millage rate of 5.5574.
City Attorney Rosenthal read the title of ordinance 2010 -020.
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF OCOEE, FLORIDA,
ESTABLISHING A MILLAGE RATE FOR AD VALOREM TAXES FOR
THE CITY OF OCOEE FOR THE FISCAL YEAR BEGINNING
OCTOBER 1, 2010, AND ENDING SEPTEMBER 30, 2011; PROVIDING
FOR MILLAGE ADJUSTMENT; PROVIDING FOR COLLECTION OF
TAXES; PROVIDING FOR NO INCREASE IN MILLAGE RATE OVER
THE ROLLED -BACK RATE; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY;
PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
City Attorney Rosenthal announced:
The name of the taxing authority is the City of Ocoee.
The rolled back rate is 6.3755.
The percentage by which the millage rate exceeds the rolled back rate is 0 %.
The millage rate proposed by the ordinance is 5.5574.
a. Comments by Citizens — no further comments
b. Comments by Commissioners — no further comments
c. Vote on motion to adopt Ordinance No. 2010 -020, setting the final millage
rate. Motion carried 5 - 0.
2. Motion to adopt Ordinance No. 2010 - 021, adopting final budget.
Commissioner Keller, seconded by Commissioner Hood, moved to adopt
Ordinance 2010 -021 approving the final budget for the fiscal year beginning
October 1, 2010 and ending September 30, 2011, incorporating the adopted
tentative budget as amended this evening.
City Attorney Rosenthal read the title of ordinance 2010 -021.
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF OCOEE, ORANGE COUNTY,
FLORIDA, ADOPTING A FINAL BUDGET FOR THE FISCAL YEAR
BEGINNING OCTOBER 1, 2010, AND ENDING SEPTEMBER 30, 2011;
PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE
DATE.
a. Comments by Citizens. — no comments
b. Comments by Commissioners.- no further comments
c. Vote on motion to adopt Ordinance No. 2010 -021, adopting the final budget.
Motion carried 5 - 0.
C. Announcement by Mayor Vandergrift of end of budget public hearing.
Mayor Vandergrift announced the conclusion of the Final Budget Public Hearing.
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III. ADJOURNMENT
The meeting adjourned at 9:10 p.m.
APPROVED:
Attest: City of Ocoee
Beth Eikenberry, City Clerk S. Scott Vandergrift, Mayor
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