04-19-11 MINUTES
OCOEE CITY COMMISSION
April 19, 2011, 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. Commissioner Keller gave the invocation, followed by the Pledge of
Allegiance to the Flag, led by Mayor Pro Tem Wilsen. 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: Asst. City Attorney Watson, City Manager Frank, City Clerk Eikenberry
B. PRESENTATIONS AND PROCLAMATIONS
Mayor Vandergrift read the Proclamation for Arbor Day which is April 29, 2011. He further
stated the City is celebrating its third year as Tree City USA and he is very proud of the
leadership and past leadership in the passing of the arbor ordinance which has saved and/or
required many trees to be planted.
Deputy Chief Goclon presented 'an award, on behalf of the City of Ocoee and Ocoee Police
Department, to Beth Otts with Chick -fil -A for all the work they do with the City. He further
stated that Chick -fil -A is one of their Community Partners and the Police Department has had to
bother them on many occasions and they are always welling to help. Beth Otts stated it is an
honor to work in this community and for such a great company that allows her to go out and see
the value of community partnership. It is their pleasure to help at any time.
C. COMMENTS FROM CITIZENS/PUBLIC
R.P. Monacky, 1820 Prairie Lake Blvd., expressed some concerns with the traffic lights and
using a countdown system, as done in other countries. He feels this will help with safety issues.
Mayor Vandergrift stated the City has countdowns systems for crosswalks in many of their
modern intersections but not on traffic lights. He further asked staff to look into the traffic light
countdown system to validate if there is such a device.
D. STAFF REPORTS AND AGENDA REVIEW
City Manager Frank announced the following:
1) On the dais in front of them is a revised agenda item #11.
2) He commended the Police Department for receiving notification on April 1, 2011, that they
were awarded a $235,000 non - matching grant by the U.S. Dept. of Homeland Security and
Florida Dept. of Law Enforcement for police station facilities security improvements. The
Police Dept. applied for the grant to purchase security fencing with automatic gates for the
non - public areas of the police headquarters building. This is a reimbursement grant.
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3) The Police Department is hosting a women's self - defense SAFE class on Thursday, April 21,
2011, from 6:OOpm- 9:OOpm. As well as a Hand Gun Safety Class on Saturday, May 21, 2011,
from 8:OOam- 1:OOpm. Class is taught by Ocoee Police Officers and if interested please
contact Officer Teddy Levin at 407 - 905 -3160 ext. 3024.
4) The Ocoee Police Department is participating in National Prescription Take Back Day. This
is a multijurisdictional effort where members of communities may voluntarily turn in unused,
unwanted, or expired pharmaceutically controlled substances and other medications to law
enforcement officers for destruction with no questions asked. The City of Ocoee's
participation will take place on April 30, 2011, from l0am -2pm at the Ocoee Police
Department in the parking lot and patrol bay of the police building. Drive —thru drop off will
be available for easy access so that participants dropping off medications will not have to
leave their vehicles. For more information, please contact City of Ocoee Police Lieutenant
Ted Silberstein at (407) 905 -3160.
5) The Parks & Recreation Department will be hosting the Easter Eggstravaganza on Saturday
April 23" from 10am — 12pm at the Jim Beech Recreation Center. The event will have the
annual Easter egg hunt for age's toddler — 12 years of age, we will also have inflatable's, face
painting, a coloring contest, police and fire vehicles, and have your picture taken with the
Easter bunny. The egg hunt will begin at 10:30am with all other activities running until
12pm. If you have any questions please call 407-905-3180 for more details.
6) The Farmers Market move to Bill Breeze Park is set for 4/29 with the new time of 3pm -8pm.
Letter from Jeff given to all vendors notifying them of the changes and flyers were handed
out to all who attended the Farmers Market on 4/15. They will be handing out flyers this
Friday as well. An ad will run in the West Orange Times this week and next week to
announce the changes, as well as, new signs will be posted if not already all around the City.
The Parks Division will be giving away 500 Pink Tabebuia seedling trees at the Farmers
Market on April the 29th in conjunction with Arbor Day. We will also be holding a drawing
for two 15 gallon Crape Myrtle trees.
7) The Movie in the Park for April 29`" is Secretariat. Movie will start at 8:30pm. Admission is
Free. The Parks Department will set up bounce houses and have entertainment at the Gazebo.
If you have questions please call 407- 905 -3100.
8) The city has four demolition projects that have been completed or are in process of being
demolished. The Colony Plaza sign on SR 50, a house on Marshall Farms Road on land
purchased for a City retention pond, and the old green stucco building on McKey Street have
been removed. The Jamela water facility building will be demolished in one week.
9) The Blackwood Avenue CRA project design is underway. The site civil design is being
performed in house and is ready for final review and advertisement to the approved
contractor pool. They expect to advertise the job in May. The City Commission will be
considering tonight the sole source option of buying the lights and poles from
Phillips /Lumec; if approved the requisition will be processed based upon delivery schedule
for installation.
Mayor Vandergrift inquired if the demolition at Jamela was the actual tank or the buildings
behind it. City Manager Frank confirmed it will be the building behind the tank.
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E. COMMISSIONERS ANNOUNCEMENTS
Commissioner Keller — 1) gave a brief follow -up on the Ocoee Hills issue. He stated that DOT
is starting the actual design of the road change (widening) and within 12 -16 months they will
start construction. Mayor Vandergrift inquired about the turn lane being put in at Orange
Avenue. CIP Manager Butler stated that DOT contacted them about 18 months ago regarding
the installation of a left turn lane eastbound on Silver Star Road to go north on Orange Avenue.
When they found out about this turn lane they approached DOT about doing something for
pedestrian safety since there are a lot of citizens who walk along that road. After some
evaluation it was agreed upon that they would add sidewalks; however, they went well beyond
the limits of the turn lane project to start at Spring Avenue and go all the way to where the
existing sidewalk stops at First Street. CIP Manager Butler further added that they are still
trying to figure out how they will get from that point over to Lakeshore Drive since they do not
have any right -of -way width in that area. He further gave a description of the changes to expect
which included the moving of some signs. Mayor Vandergrift expressed some concerns
regarding the ditch out at Spring Avenue which outlets out into the lake and trying to keep trash
from going into the lake. CIP Manager Butler stated that is outside the scope of this project but
they have talked to DOT about doing some things to try and keep the trash out of the lake by
putting in some sort of chain link fence filter. Mayor Vandergrift suggested they ask if they
would approve putting in some sort of swale to help slow the water down from going into the
lake.
Commissioner Johnson — No Comment
Commissioner Wilsen — No Comment
Commissioner Hood — No Comment
Mayor Vandergrift — 1) announced that on Saturday, April 23 (Easter Eve) at the Ocoee High
School there is a food drive in which they need volunteers to help box food together to be
delivered on Easter morning to those families in need. He further stated he really appreciates the
Police Department's participation in this drive.
F. CONSENT AGENDA
Commissioner Johnson, seconded by Commissioner Hood, moved to approve
the Consent Agenda Items #1 through #7, with Item #2 being pulled for separate
consideration. Motion carried 5 -0.
1. Approval of Minutes for the Regular Commission Meeting Held April 5, 2011. (City
Clerk Eikenberry)
Approved on Consent. Motion carried 5 -0.
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2. Reappointment to Board of Adjustment. (City Clerk Eikenberry)
Ordinance No. 516 on September 15, 1970, created the Board of Adjustment to hear and decide appeals for
administrative review, to hear and recommend to the City Commission variances to zoning ordinances. This
Board consists of five (5) regular members and two (2) alternate members.
The three -year terms of Michael Elliott, John Resnik, and Fred Wilsen ends May 2011. All have indicated their
willingness to serve another term, if reappointed. There are currently no applications on file for this board.
Commissioner Keller, seconded by Commissioner Johnson, moved to approve
the reappointment to the Board of Adjustment. Motion carried 4 -0 with
Commissioner Wilsen abstaining.
3. Approval of Memorandum of Understanding to Join the Internet Crimes Against
Children Central Florida Task Force. (Deputy Police Chief Goclon)
The City of Ocoee Police Department has the opportunity to become a participating member in the Internet
Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Central Florida Task Force and is requesting permission to sign and enter into
a Memorandum of Understanding with Federal, State, and local law enforcement agencies to allow a trained
task force investigator to actively participate in investigating and dismantling sources of Internet child
pornography operating within the city limits of Ocoee.
Task force membership does not require an officer be assigned full -time. An officer from the Ocoee Police
Department, who already conducts such investigations, will provide support and assistance when requested by
other task force members.
Approved on Consent. Motion carried 5 -0.
4. Approval of Application for Department of Homeland Security Grant. (Police Chief
Brown)
On April 1, 2011, the Police Department received notification that it was awarded a $235,000 non - matching
grant by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security and Florida Department of Law Enforcement for police
station facilities security improvements. The Police Department applied for the grant to purchase security
fencing with automatic gates for the non - public areas of the police headquarters building. This is a
reimbursement grant.
Approved on Consent. Motion carried 5 -0.
5. Approval of Payment to the City of Winter Garden for the Relocations of the Ocoee
Water Main on East Crown Point Road and Plant Street. (City Engineer Wheeler)
The City of Winter Garden is performing road improvements and widening to Plant Street in the area of East
Crown Point road west to the railroad tracks. The City of Ocoee has a 12 inch water main along the east side of
East Crown Point Road and the south side of Plant Street as part of its water utility distribution system. This
water line is in conflict with the proposed improvements at two locations at the intersection of the two roads — at
a proposed stormwater catch basin on East Crown Point Road and at a proposed road turnout on Plant Street.
The Ocoee Engineering Department designed the relocation of the water main in the two locations and provided
the plans to Winter Garden to include in their bid documents. Dewitt Excavating, Inc. was the low bidder for
the Plant Street Road Improvements project; their bid price for the two relocations of the Ocoee water main was
$18,308.03.
Approved on Consent. Motion carried 5 -0.
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6. Approval of Amendment to the Scope for the City-Wide Letter of Map Revision on the
2009 FEMA Flood Insurance Rate Map Being Prepared by Pegasus Engineering, Inc.
(City Engineer Wheeler)
In August of 2010, the City Commission approved using Pegasus Engineering, Inc. to perform the City-Wide
Letter of Map Revision (LOMR) and to work with FEMA in correcting the FIRM maps that govern Ocoee. The
work included performing analyses of various lakes, conveyance systems, and wetlands throughout Ocoee to
revise and more accurately delineate the 100 -year base flood elevation as determined by FEMA. The
Northwest Ditch and the Lake Lotta tributary were not included because there is concern with the elevations
projected by FEMA.
Upon review by FEMA the City has been asked to coordinate the work with Orange County as some of the
water bodies and their respective drainage basins cross out of the City Limits. Additionally, FEMA is requiring
the City to notify all property owners where the flood line encroaches horizontally farther into their property,
although the actual elevation is not increasing. This task is requiring Pegasus to look in detail at each water
body and adjacent parcels and determine if the FEMA established flood line is moving based upon the actual
location of that elevation contour. FEMA is also requiring the City to notify only those property owners where
the flood line encroaches into their property. The cost to perform this additional work is $8,786.26. Staff had
also requested an amount not to exceed $5,000 to be used for review of any other LOMRs to be submitted from
other property owners. Staff proposes to use the remaining $3,780.30 in this purchase order to cover part of this
additional expense.
Approved on Consent. Motion carried 5 -0.
7. Approval for Request to Sole Source Purchase of Blackwood Avenue Street Lights.
(CRA Administrator Wagner)
At the March 1, 2011, City Commission Meeting, the Mayor and Commissioners approved a sole source
purchase of street lights for the Blackwood Avenue Streetscape project not to exceed $50,000.00. Even though
the light fixtures themselves ($20,220) are produced by Phillips/Lumec, the lighting poles needed for the project
are produced by a subsidiary company, Phillips/USS Manufacturing at a cost of $28,048. Although this
company is a division of Phillips/Lumec, the actual amount exceeds the $25,000 approval limit for the City
Manager. Consequently, the Mayor and City Commission must approve this purchase.
Approved on Consent. Motion carried 5 -0.
G. SECOND READING OF ORDINANCES — PUBLIC HEARING
8. 529 Ocoee Apopka Road. (Advertised in the Orlando Sentinel on Thursday, April 7, 2011).
(Principal Planner Fabre)
On March 17, 2009, the City of Ocoee City Commission reviewed and approved the Annexation for the subject
property with an Initial Zoning designation of "C -1" for the northern parcel. The northern parcel already was
designated with a Future Land Use of "Commercial" but the southern parcel needed a small -scale
Comprehensive Plan Amendment in order to have an initial commercial zoning designation. At the time of
approval, 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 "). On December 13, 2010, the DCA determined that the adopted EAR was sufficient, pursuant
to Section 163.3191(2), Florida Statutes. Therefore, the City of Ocoee can now adopt small -scale
comprehensive plan amendments.
a. Small Scale Comprehensive Plan Amendment
b. Rezoning Ordinance
Assistant City Attorney Watson read the titles of the Ordinances.
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Principal Planner Fabre stated On March 17, 2009, the City of Ocoee City Commission
reviewed and approved the Annexation for the subject property with an Initial Zoning
designation of "C -1" for the northern parcel. The northern parcel already was designated with a
Future Land Use of "Commercial" but the southern parcel needed a small -scale Comprehensive
Plan Amendment in order to have an initial commercial zoning designation. At the time of
approval, 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 "). On December 13, 2010, the DCA determined that
the adopted EAR was sufficient, pursuant to Section 163.3191(2), Florida Statutes. Therefore,
the City of Ocoee can now adopt small -scale comprehensive plan amendments.
The parent property consists of two (2) parcels fronting on Ocoee - Apopka Road which both are
in common ownership. The northern parcel is improved with a professional office (LMG
Construction Office FKA: Collison Carey Hand Funeral Home) building. The southern parcel
(subject property) is vacant and undeveloped. Based on the recommendation of the DRC and
Planning & Zoning Commission, Staff recommends that the Mayor and City Commissioners
approve the Ordinances for a Small -Scale Comprehensive Plan Amendment (Commercial) and
the Initial Zoning (C -1) for the southern +/ -.93 acre parcel of land known as 529 Ocoee - Apopka
Road.
The public hearing was opened for the small scale comprehensive plan amendment. As no one
wished to speak, the public hearing was closed.
Commissioner Johnson, seconded by Commissioner Keller, moved to approve
Ordinance No. 2011 -004 for 529 Ocoee - Apopka Road Small Scale Comprehensive
Plan Amendment per staffs recommendation. Motion carried 5 -0.
The Ordinance as adopted carries the following title:
ORDINANCE NO. 2011 -005
CASE NO. CPA 2008 -004: 529 OCOEE - APOPKA ROAD
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF OCOEE, FLORIDA AMENDING THE OCOEE
COMPREHENSIVE PLAN AS ADOPTED ON SEPTEMBER 18, 1991 BY ORDINANCE
NO. 91 -28, AS AMENDED, AS FOLLOWS: AMENDING THE FUTURE LAND USE MAP
TO REDESIGNATE FROM "LOW DENSITY RESIDENTIAL" TO "COMMERCIAL,"
CERTAIN REAL PROPERTY CONTAINING .93 ACRE (MORE OR LESS) LOCATED
EAST OF AND ADJACENT TO OCOEE - APOPKA ROAD AND APPROXIMATELY 1750
FEET NORTH OF SILVER STAR ROAD, PURSUANT TO THE APPLICATION
SUBMITTED BY THE PROPERTY OWNER; PROVIDING FOR AND AUTHORIZING
THE REVISION OF THE OFFICIAL FUTURE LAND USE MAP; REPEALING
CONFLICTING ORDINANCES; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY.
The public hearing was opened for the rezoning ordinance. As no one wished to speak, the public
hearing was closed.
Commissioner Johnson, seconded by Commissioner Wilsen, moved to approve
Rezoning Ordinance No. 2011 -005 for 529 Ocoee - Apopka Road per staffs
recommendation. Motion carried 5 -0.
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The Ordinance as adopted carries the following title:
ORDINANCE NO. 2011-005 (Rezoning Ordinance for 529 Ocoee - Apopka Road)
TAX PARCEL ID # 18 -22 -28 -0000 -00 -007
CASE NO. RZ- 08 -07 -05
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF OCOEE, FLORIDA, CHANGING THE ZONING
CLASSIFICATION FROM ORANGE COUNTY A -1, "GENERAL AGRICULTURE" TO OCOEE
C -1, "NEIGHBORHOOD SHOPPING" ON CERTAIN REAL PROPERTY CONTAINING
APPROXIMATELY 0.93 ACRE LOCATED EAST OF AND ADJACENT TO OCOEE - APOPKA
ROAD AND APPROXIMATELY 1750 FEET NORTH OF SILVER STAR 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 AND AUTHORIZING
THE REVISION OF THE OFFICIAL CITY ZONING MAP; REPEALING INCONSISTENT
ORDINANCES; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
9. West Property. (Advertised in the Orlando Sentinel on Thursday, April 7, 2011). (City Planner
Rumer)
A small -scale Comprehensive Plan Amendment from Low Density Residential (LDR) to Light Industrial was
approved by the City Commission on October 5, 2010, and forwarded to the State Department of Community
Affairs (DCA). DCA provided a letter on November 2, 2010, accepting the amendment without review. The
proposed rezoning designation of I -1 is consistent with the Light Industrial land use designation.
A pre - annexation agreement is in effect for the subject property which provides a list of prohibited uses and sets
requirements for architectural details.
a. Rezoning Ordinance
b. Development Agreement and Declaration of Restrictions. (Not a Public Hearing)
Assistant City Attorney Watson read the title of the Ordinance.
City Planner Rumer stated this is a rezoning from R -1 (Single - Family Dwelling) to I -1 (Light
Industrial). The property is 8.89± acres located on the west side SR 429 on Palm Drive. This
property received a small -scale Comprehensive Plan Amendment from Low Density Residential
(LDR) to Light Industrial on October 5, 2010.
The public hearing was opened. As no one wished to speak, the public hearing was closed.
Commissioner Johnson, seconded by Commissioner Keller, moved to approve
Rezoning Ordinance No. 2011 -006 for West Property per staffs recommendation.
Mayor Vandergrift briefly inquired from Milton West about the proposed plans for that
development. He further expressed concerns for the low income housing in that area and thought
it would be nice to try and develop something similar to what is currently out there.
After a brief discussion motion carried 5 - 0.
The Ordinance as adopted carries the following title:
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ORDINANCE NO. 2011-006 (Rezoning Ordinance for West Property)
TAX PARCEL ID #s 07- 22- 28- 0000 -00 -095;
CASE NO. RZ- 11- 02 -15: WEST PROPERTY
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF OCOEE, FLORIDA, CHANGING THE ZONING
CLASSIFICATION FROM OCOEE R -1, "SINGLE- FAMILY RESIDENTIAL" TO OCOEE I -1,
"LIGHT MANUFACTURING AND WAREHOUSING" ON CERTAIN REAL PROPERTY
CONTAINING APPROXIMATELY 8.896 ACRES LOCATED NORTH OF AND ADJACENT TO
PALM DRIVE AND WEST OF AND ADJACENT TO STATE ROAD 429; 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 AND AUTHORIZING THE
REVISION OF THE OFFICIAL CITY ZONING MAP; REPEALING INCONSISTENT
ORDINANCES; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
Commissioner Johnson, seconded by Commissioner Wilsen, moved to approve
the Development Agreement and Declaration of Restrictions per staffs
recommendation. Motion carried 5 -0.
H. REGULAR AGENDA
10. Approval of Resolution Supporting SunRail, Central Florida's First Passenger Rail
Project (Public Works Director Krug)
At the March 9, 2011, meeting of the MetroPlan Orlando Board, a great deal of discussion was held regarding
the importance of the commuter rail project to the Central Florida region. With gas prices continuing to soar and
air quality getting worse, those present felt it more apparent than ever that the regions governments continue to
present a united front surrounding this project. It is important to our region now, and is especially important to
our region's future. The Board decided to ask each local government in our region to send a resolution of
support for the project.
Ocoee's execution of this resolution supporting the SunRail project is another distinctive step in the long range
plan for providing commuter rail through Ocoee. Staff recommends approval.
Assistant City Attorney Watson read the title of the Resolution.
Public Works Director Krug stated they are a lot of talks about commuter rail and alternative
modes of transportation and with the current delay on SunRail the MetroPlan is asking local
governments to show their support in moving forward with the SunRail project. Commissioner
Keller stated he sees this as a positive especially with the cost of gas prices going up.
Commissioner Keller, seconded by Mayor ProTem Wilsen, moved to approve
Resolution No. 2011 -007 supporting the SunRail, central Florida's first passenger
rail project. Motion carried 3 -1 with Commissioner Johnson opposing and Mayor
Vandergrift away from the dais.
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The Resolution as adopted carries the following title:
RESOLUTION NO. 2011-007
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF OCOEE, FLORIDA,
SUPPORTING SUNRAIL, CENTRAL FLORIDA'S FIRST
PASSENGER RAIL PROJECT.
11. Approval of Award Bid #B11 -02 Pioneer Key Phase 1 Mobile Home Park
Rehabilitation Project to Pospiech Contracting, Inc., for the Original Bid Price of
$1,788,711.15 Modified by a Change Order for $759&00 (revised to $74,628.00) and
Establish a Remaining Project Budget of $23 (revised to 2,008,000.00). (CIP
Manager Butler)
The original contractor for the Pioneer Key I Rehabilitation Project has defaulted and a claim has been made on
the performance bond. In order to minimize the impact of this occurrence on the City, staff recommends that
the work be awarded to the second - lowest bidder in the original solicitation, which was Pospiech Contracting,
Inc. (Inverness, FL), at the original bid prices. A concurrent change order is needed to adjust a few unit prices
to reflect material cost increases since last fall, when the bids were opened, and to make changes in bid
quantities. In order to make the project award to Pospiech, a total budget increase of $44,000 is required from
three funding sources to provide a remaining project budget of $2,012,000. A savings of $18,000 in Water
Utility funding will also be realized, bringing the net budget change to $26,000. Making the award to Pospiech
should allow work to begin in May and thereby preserve our $1.2 million CDBG grant.
CIP Manager Butler distributed a revised agenda item showing that the Change Order amount
was modified from the original item distributed with the agenda and was reduced to $74,628.00
and establishing a remaining project budget of $2,008,000.00.
Mr. Butler gave a brief background on the project stating it was originally awarded to Mercon
Construction Company by action of the City Commission in January 4, 2011. Mercon ultimately
determined that it could not perform the project for the awarded price and defaulted on the
contract. The City has filed a claim with the payment and performance bond company and now
seeks to minimize its losses by securing a competitively priced replacement contractor. Timely
completion of the project is required in order to receive the CDBG funds.
City staff contacted the second - lowest bidder, Pospiech Contracting, Inc., to see if they were
available for the work. Awarding the project to Mercon released the bids of all other firms,
meaning that bid prices could no longer be enforced. Pospiech agreed to do the work if
adjustments were made to some unit prices that were significantly impacted by now - higher
material costs. A brief discussion ensued regarding the funding sources and where there were
increases and savings.
City Manager Frank added that the additional $40,000 net to the City is the basis to the claim
to the surety company. CIP Manager Butler stated there are also additional costs they are
trying to recover.
Commissioner Johnson, seconded by Commissioner Hood, moved to approve
the Award of Bid #B11 -02 Pioneer Key Phase 1 Mobile Home Park Rehabilitation
Project to Pospiech Contracting, Inc., for the Original Bid Price of $1,788,711.15
Modified by a Change Order for $74,628.00 and Establish a Remaining Project
Budget of $2,008,000.00. Motion carried 5-0.
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I. STAFF ACTION ITEMS
None
J. COMMENTS FROM COMMISSIONERS
Commissioner Hood 1) gave a high school sports update for softball and baseball.
Commissioner Wilsen — 1) thanked the Women's Club regarding the clean -up of the cemetery;
they did a great job and it is much appreciated. Mayor Vandergrift inquired if the pavilion at
the cemetery was cleaned up for the Confederate Memorial Service that is scheduled this
Saturday. Public Works Director Krug said he will make sure that is done.
Commissioner Johnson 1) stated last Sunday the Church Choir was out at the gazebo and there
were many comments made about how nice Bill Breeze Park looks. He added that there are even
more improvements coming and he wants to thank staff for all they have done with upgrades and
maintenance because it has become a beautiful place for residents to go.
Commissioner Keller No Comment
Mayor Vandergrift — 1) announced that the City is holding an appreciation dinner event in
honor of all of the citizen volunteers. It will take place on Thursday, April 21, 2011 at the Ison
Center on Adair Street. 2) invited everyone out to a Bowling Tournament at the Carter Bowling
Alley out in Winter Garden; he may not be bowling this time because he fell down in the second
frame last time 3) stated that he has done some research about the landing of seaplanes on Starke
Lake and inquired if the Commission is interested in making that part of the Founders' Day
festivities; if so he will research it further. There was discussion about the timing with the
seaplanes and the fireworks barge being in the lake at the same time. Deputy Chief Stanley
stated they generally set up the fireworks barge in the afternoon, and they need an 800 yard
perimeter of clearance around the barge because there are explosives. If the planes are out by
2:00 pm, there should be no problems. Consensus was that it would be a good addition to
Founders' Day if all the logistics can be worked out. There was question about notifying
residents on the lake, however it was discussed it is a one day event, not a permanent change. 4)
stated he is thinking about taking up flying again and the other commissioners requested to be
notified when he is going to be piloting an aircraft over Ocoee.
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting adjourned at 7:50 p.m.
APPROVED:
Attest: City of Ocoee
Be 7 " ikenberry, City Clerk/ S. Scott Vandergrift, Mayor
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