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ORDINANCE NO. 1-01
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
DELRA Y BEACH, FLORIDA, PROVIDING FOR A REFERENDUM
ON THE QUESTION OF WHETHER THE MAJORITY OF THE
QUALIFIED VOTERS OF THE CITY VOTING IN THE
REFERENDUM SPECIAL ELECTION GIVE THEIR CONSENT AND
PERMISSION FOR THE RELEASE OF ANY DEED RESTRICTIONS
AND FOR THE TRANSFER AND SALE OF P ART OF THE
CURRENT LIBRARY PROPERTY LOCATED AT 29 S.E. 4TH
AVENUE, AS MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED HEREIN;
PROVIDING FOR A REFERENDUM TO VOTE ON THE QUESTION
OF THE RELEASE OF DEED RESTRICTIONS AND CONSENT AND
PERMISSION TO PERMIT THE TRANSFER AND SALE OF SAID
LANDS TO BE HELD ON MARCH 13, 2001; AND PROVIDING AN
EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, one of the deeds to the City for the library property provides
that certain lots and parts of lots are to be used for municipal purposes and not to be sold
or transferred by the City without first obtaining from the majority of qualified voters of
said City, permission to sell and convey said lands; and
WHEREAS, the restrictions set forth above are set forth in the Deed dated
June 15, 1936 to the City of Delray Beach on property legally described as the South 50
feet (S.50') of Lot Eight (8) and all of Lot Nine (9), Block One Hundred One (101) of the
Town of Delray, formerly Linton, according to the Plat thereof on file in the offices of the
Clerk of the Circuit Court in and for Palm Beach County, said deed being recorded at
Book 528, Page 137 ofthe Public Records of Palm Beach County; and
WHEREAS, it is anticipated that the current library property shall be
transferred and sold for redevelopment; and
WHEREAS, it is anticipated that the library will then be moved to other
property located within the City.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY
COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF DELRA Y BEACH, FLORIDA, AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. That the City Commission of the City of Delray Beach,
Florida, hereby incorporates the "Whereas" clauses set forth above and hereby
incorporates them herein in their entirety.
Section 2. That the City Commission of the City of Delray Beach seeks
the consent and permission of the majority of qualified electors of the City of Delray
Beach voting in the special election to transfer and sell the library lands described herein
pursuant to the terms of the deed recorded in Book 528, Page 137 of the Public Records
of Palm Beach County.
Section 3. That the consent and permission of the majority of the
qualified electors of the City of Delray Beach voting in a special election for the transfer
and sale of the current library lands as above described, shall be subject to a special
election and referendum on March 13, 2001.
Section 4. The form of the ballot to be used in the referendum shall be as
follows:
Transfer of Library Lands
Question
Do you give your consent and permission to the release of any
restrictions in the deed and for the transfer and sale of the current
library land owned by the City as described more fully in
Ordinance No. 1-01, if the City of Delray Beach, the Delray Beach
Public Library Association or the Community Redevelopment
Agency of the City of Delray Beach acquires substitute lands for
the library within the City?
Shall referendum question set forth above be adopted?
YES [for approval] 0
NO [for rejection] 0
Section 5. If a majority of the qualified voters of the City of Delray Beach
actually voting in this referendum vote for the question, then it shall take effect
immediately on its passage. If a majority of the qualified voters of the City of Delray
Beach actually voting in this referendum vote against the question, then this ordinance
shall have no force and effect.
Section 6. That this ordinance shall become effective upon its passage on
second and fmal reading.
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Ord. No. 1-01
PASSED AND ADOPTED in regular session on second and final reading
on this the 16th day of January ,2001.
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FirstReading January 2, 2001
Second Reading January 16, 2001
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Susan A. Ruby, Esq.
City Attorney's Office
200 N.W. 1st Avenue
Delray Beach, Florida 33444
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Palm Beach County, Florida
Dorothy H Wilken, Clerk of Court
NOTICE OF RESULTS OF REFERENDUM ELECTION
HELD ON MARCH 13. 2001
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The City of Delray Beach, Florida held a referendum election on March 13,
2001 at a Special Election regarding a release of a deed restriction contained in a deed
from Jennie W. Weaver to the City of Delray Beach dated June 15, 1936 on the
property legally described as follows:
The South Fifty Feet (S. 50') of Lot (8) and all of Lot Nine (9), Block
One Hundred One (101) of the Town of Delray, formally Linton,
according to the plat thereof on file in the office of the Clerk of the
Circuit Court in and for Palm Beach County said deed being
recorded at Book 528, Page 137 of the Public Records of Palm
Beach County.
The deed referred to above contained the following restrictive language:
"This land is conveyed to the City of Delray Beach for municipal
purposes and is not to be sold or transferred by said City without
first obtaining from the qualified voters of said City permission to
sell and convey said lands; said permission to be obtained at a
special election to be held for the purpose of obtaining the consent
and permission of the Majority of the qualified voters of the City of
Delray Beach, Florida."
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WHEREAS, on March 13, 2001, a special election was held and the
following referendum question appeared on the ballot:
''TRANSFER OF LAND QUESTION"
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Do you give your consent and permission to the release of any
restrictions in the deed and for the transfer and sale of the current
library land owned by the City as described more fully in Ordinance
No. 1-01, if the Delray Beach Public Library Association or the
Community Redevelopment Agency of the City of Delray Beach
acquires substitute lands for the library within the City?
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SHALL THE REFERENDUM QUESTION SET FORTH ABOVE BE
ADOPTED?
YES [for approval] 0
NO [for rejection] 0
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NOW, THEREFORE, the City Clerk of the City of Delray Beach, Florida
serves notice that the results of the above-described referendum election were as
follows:
YES 1.783
NO 438
The Majority of the voters casting a ballot at the referendum election held on March 13,
2001 have voted to release the deed restrictions on the property and authorize the sale
and transfer of the land located at 29 S.E. 4th Avenue, also known as the South 50 feet
(S. 50') of Lot (8) and all of Lot Nine (9), Block One Hundred One (101) of the Town of
Delray, formally Linton, according to the Plat thereof on file in the offices of the Clerk of
the Circuit Court in and for Palm Beach County, said deed being recorded at Book 528,
Page 137 of the Public Records of Palm Beach County.
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CANVASS
10:03pm Mar 13 2001
Precinct Reg
0166 1278
166A 575
166B 799
166C 566
0170 812
0171 2551
171A 2979
171B 754
171C 869
171D 90
0172 1236
172A 39
172B 60
172C 6
1720 2
0173 1489
0174 2725
174A 2937
174B 609
174C 1750
0175 1720
175A 128
0176 997
176A 1842
176B 1195
0177 0
0178 1774
178A 766
0179 1053
0189 2054
0190 2271
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36 6.26
163 20.40
125 22.08
36 4.43
141 5.53
309 10.37
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20 2.30
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45 3.64
3 7.69
2 3.33
2 33.33
0 0.00
19 1.28
125 4.59
85 2.89
6 0.99
155 8.86
34 1.98
4 3.13
17 1.71
136 7.38
69 5.77
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16 2.09
166 15.76
136 6.62
208 9.16
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UNIFORM MUNICIPAL ELECTIONS
PALM BEACH COUNTY, FLORIDA
MARCH 13, 2001
Page 12
CITY OF DELRAY BEACH
Precincts Counted
Absentee Precincts Counted
Registered Voters
Ballots Cast
31 100.00%
1 100.00%
35,926 100.00%
2,227 6.20%
TRANSFER OF LIBRARY LAND QUESTION
A. YES (for approval)
B. NO (for rejection)
A.
58 61.70
24 66.67
146 89.57
112 89.60
15 41.67
114 80.85
288 93.20
5 83.33
11 55.00
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40 88.89
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2 100.00
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16 84.21
92 73.60
71 83.53
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142 91.61
26 76.47
2 50.00
13 76.47
120 88.24
55 79.71
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26 68.42
12 75.00
131 78.92
92 67.65
140 67.31
25 80.65
STATE OF FLORIDA
COUNTY OF PALM BEACH
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438 19.72%
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I, THERESA LePORE, SUPERVISOR OF ELECTIONS, HEREBY CERTIFY THAT THIS
IS A TRUE AND CORRECT COPY OF THE RECORDS ON FILE IN THIS OFFICE.
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12 33.33
17 10.43
13 10.40
21 58.33
27 19.15
21 6.80
1 16.67
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THERESA LePORE
SUPERVISOR OF ELECTIONS
PALM BEACH COUNTY, FLORIDA
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THERESA LePORE
Supervisor of Elections
P.B.C. GOVERNMENTAL CENTER
301 N. OLIVE AVENUE, ROOM 105
\NEST PALM BEACH, FL 33401-4795
TELEPHONE: (561) 355-2650
FAX NUMBER: (561) 355-4006
\NEBSITE: W\MN. pbcelections. org
March 14,2001
Ms. Alison Harty, City Clerk
Delray Beach City Hall
100 NW 1st Avenue
Delray Beach, FL 33444
Dear Alison:
Enclosed, is a certified copy ofthe results ofthe City of Del ray Beach Municipal Election held on
March 13, 2001.
If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to call.
Sincerely,
Theresa LePore
Supervisor of Elections
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Enclosure
RECElVED
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CITY CLERK
MEMORANDUM
TO: MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSIONERS
FROM: f.6'CITY MANAGER
SUBJECT: AGENDA ITEM J 0.0. - REGULAR MEETING OF JANUARY 16.2001
ORDINANCE NO. 1-01 (REFERENDUM ON LIBRARY PROPERTY)
RESOLUTION NO. 6-01 (CALLING FOR SPECIAL ELECTION)
DATE: JANUARY 12, 2001
This is second reading and a public heanng for Ordinance No. 1-01 which provides for a special
election referendum to be held on the question of whether the qualified voters of the City give their
permission for the release of any deed restnctions and for the sale and transfer of part of the Library
property located at 29 S.E. 4th Avenue.
There has been discusslOn about the possibility of the Public ubrary relocating to another site withm
the City. If this were to happen, the current hbrary site would become available for redevelopment
purposes. One of the deeds to the City for the library property contams a restriction that the land was
conveyed for municipal purposes and may not be sold or transferred by the City without first
obtaining permission from the quahfied voters of the City at a speCial referendum election. The
property in question is the South 50 feet of Lot 8 and all of Lot 9, Block 101, Town of Delray.
The City Attorney, in conjunction with outside counsel, has reviewed this issue and has determined
that a referendum election is the only viable option. The proposed ordinance provides for a special
election referendum to be held on the question on the March 13,2001 muniCipal election ballot. At
first readmg on January 2, 2001, the Commission passed the ordinance by unamrnous vote.
Approval is recommended. If, after the public hearing, the City CommisslOn approves Ordinance
No. 1-01 on second and final reading, consideration should then be given to the adoption of
Resolution No. 6-01. This resolution formally calls for the special referendum election and is the first
step required for us to comply with City Charter and general law requirements for holding a special
election. Assuming Ordinance No. 1-01 is approved by the Commission, approval is also
recommended for Resolution No. 6-01.
Ref:Agmemo14.0rdl-0l.2nd Reading Referendum on L1brary Property
MEMORANDUM
TO:
FROM:
MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSIONERS
~ITY MANAGER
AGENDA ITEM Id. ff - REGULAR MEETING OF JANUARY 2.2001
ORDINANCE NO. 1-01 (REFERENDUM ON LIBRARY PROPERTY)
SUBJECT:
DATE:
DECEMBER 29, 2000
As you know, there has been discussion about the possibility of the Public Library relocating to
another Site within the City. If this were to happen, the current hbrary site would become available
for redevelopment purposes.
One of the deeds to the City for the library property contains a restriction that the land was conveyed
for mumclpal purposes and may not be sold or transferred by the City Without first obtaining
permission from the qualified voters of the City at a special referendum election. The property in
question is the South 50 feet ofLat 8 and all of Lot 9, Block 101, Town of Delray.
The City Attorney, in conjunction with outside counsel, has reviewed this issue and has detenmned
that a referendum election is the only Viable option. The proposed ordinance provides for a special
election referendum to be held on tlus question on the March 13, 2001 municipal election ballot. If it
is passed on first reading, second reading and a public hearing will be scheduled for January 16, 2001.
This will allow us to comply With deadlines estabhshed by the Supervisor of Elections for ballot
questions and provide suffiCient time for related items such as noticing and formally calling for the
referendum.
Recommend approval of Ordinance No. 1-01 on first reading, and set a public hearing date of January
16,2001.
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ORDINANCE NO. 1-01
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
DELRA Y BEACH, FLORIDA, PROVIDING FOR A REFERENDUM
ON THE QUESTION OF WHETHER THE MAJORITY OF THE
QUALIFIED VOTERS OF THE CITY VOTING IN THE
REFERENDUM SPECIAL ELECTION GIVE THEIR CONSENT AND
PERMISSION FOR THE RELEASE OF ANY DEED RESTRICTIONS
AND FOR THE TRANSFER AND SALE OF PART OF THE
CURRENT LIBRARY PROPERTY LOCATED AT 29 S.B. 4TH
AVENUE, AS MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED HEREIN;
PROVIDING FOR A REFERENDUM TO VOTE ON THE QUESTION
OF THE RELEASE OF DEED RESTRICTIONS AND CONSENT AND
PERMISSION TO PERMIT THE TRANSFER AND SALE OF SAID
LANDS TO BE HELD ON MARCH 13,2001; AND PROVIDING AN
EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, one of the deeds to the City for the library property provides
that certain lots and parts of lots are to be used for municipal purposes and not to be sold
or transferred by the City without first obtaining from the majority of qualified voters of
said City, permission to sell and convey said lands; and
WHEREAS, the restrictions set forth above are set forth in the Deed dated
June 15, 1936 to the City of Delray Beach on property legally described as the South 50
feet (S.50') of Lot Eight (8) and all of Lot Nine (9), Block One Hundred One (101) of the
Town of Delray, formerly Linton, according to the Plat thereof on file in the offices of the
Clerk of the Circuit Court in and for Palm Beach County, said deed being recorded at
Book 528, Page 137 of the Public Records of Palm Beach County; and
WHEREAS, it is anticipated that the current library property shall be
transferred and sold for redevelopment; and
WHEREAS, it is anticipated that the library will then be moved to other
property located within the City.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY
COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF DELRA Y BEACH, FLORIDA, AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. That the City Commission of the City of De1ray Beach,
Florida, hereby incorporates the "Whereas" clauses set forth above and hereby
incorporates them herein in their entirety.
Section 2. That the City Commission of the City of Delray Beach seeks
the consent and permission of the majority of qualified electors of the City of Delray
Beach voting in the special election to transfer and sell the library lands described herein
pursuant to the terms of the deed recorded in Book 528, Page 137 of the Public Records
of Palm Beach County.
Section 3. That the consent and permiSSIOn of the majority of the
qualified electors of the City of Delray Beach voting in a special election for the transfer
and sale of the current library lands as above described, shall be subject to a special
election and referendum on March 13,2001.
Section 4. The form of the ballot to be used in the referendum shall be as
follows:
Transfer of Library Lands
Question
Do you give your consent and permission to the release of any
restrictions in the deed and for the transfer and sale of the current
library land owned by the City as described more fully in
Ordinance No. 1-01, if the City of Delray Beach, the Delray Beach
Public Library Association or the Community Redevelopment
Agency of the City of Delray Beach acquires substitute lands for
the library within the City?
Shall referendum question set forth above be adopted?
YES [for approval] 0
NO [for rejection] 0
Section 5. If a majority of the qualified voters of the City of Delray Beach
actually voting in this referendum vote for the question, then it shall take effect
immediately on its passage. If a majority of the qualified voters of the City of Delray
Beach actually voting in this referendum vote against the question, then this ordinance
shall have no force and effect.
Section 6. That this ordinance shall become effective upon its passage on
second and final reading.
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Ord. No. 1-01
PASSED AND ADOPTED in regular session on second and final reading
day of , 2001.
on this the
MAYOR
ATTEST:
City Clerk
First Reading
Second Reading
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each month by each newspaper; perhaps one per newspaper per month would be adequate. Right
now it is completely out of control and is creating a nuisance for the Tropic Isle residents.
Mayor Schmidt commented that he was not surprised this evening by the appearance
of the merchants speaking about the Delray Affair. Mr. Gimmy had called him last week, and he
had spoken with Mr. Wood and the City Manager about it. Mayor Schmidt stated that he would be
willing to facilitate a meeting with the Chamber and some representatives of the merchants and
some representatives of the City if that is what the Commission would like us to do. It was the
consensus of the Commission to have the Mayor proceed in this regard.
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FIRST READINGS:
12.A. ORDINANCE NO. 1-01: An ordinance providing for a referendum to be held on
March 13,2001, on the question of whether the majority of the qualified voters of the City voting in
the referendum special election give their consent and permission for the release of any deed
restrictions and for the transfer and sale of part of the current Library property located at 29 S.E. 4th
Avenue. Ifpassed, a public hearing will be scheduled for January 16,2001.
The City Manager presented Ordinance No. 1-01:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY
OF DELRA Y BEACH, FLORIDA, PROVIDING FOR A
REFERENDUM ON THE QUESTION OF WHETHER THE
MAJORITY OF THE QUALIFIED VOTERS OF THE CITY
VOTING IN THE REFERENDUM SPECIAL ELECTION GIVE
THEIR CONSENT AND PERMISSION FOR THE RELEASE OF
ANY DEED RESTRICTIONS AND FOR THE TRANSFER AND
SALE OF PART OF THE CURRENT LIBRARY PROPERTY
LOCATED AT 29 S.E. 4TH AVENUE, AS MORE
PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED HEREIN; PROVIDING FOR A
REFERENDUM TO VOTE ON THE QUESTION OF THE
RELEASE OF DEED RESTRICTIONS AND CONSENT AND
PERMISSION TO PERMIT THE TRANSFER AND SALE OF
SAID LANDS TO BE HELD ON MARCH 13, 2001; AND
PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
(The official copy of Ordinance No. 1-01 is on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
The City Attorney read the caption of the ordinance.
Mr. Schwartz moved to approve Ordinance No. 1-01 on FIRST Reading, seconded
by Mrs. Archer.
The City Attorney stated that the City owns the land upon which the Library is built,
and there is a deed restriction on part of the land that it may only be used for municipal purposes. If
the City wanted to sell or transfer the land for other than municipal purposes (i.e. for private use),
the question of whether or not to do so would have to be put to the voters at a referendum election.
The City Manager stated that the proposal is that the Library will trade their building
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to the Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) for the site on West Atlantic Avenue, and the
City would trade the land to the CRA for the land east of Old School Square which would allow for
Old School Square's expansion. The CRA would end up with both the building and the land, and
then it would be available to them for redevelopment purposes.
Upon roll call the Commission voted as follows: Mrs. Archer - Yes; Mr. Schwartz -
Yes; Ms. McCarthy - Yes; Mayor Schmidt - Yes; Mr. Perlman - Yes. Said motion passed with a 5
to 0 vote.
12.B. ORDINANCE NO. 2-01: An ordinance amending Section 4.6.17, "Erosion, Soil,
and Dust Control", and Section 6.1.9, "Drainage Systems", of the Land Development Regulations
of the City of Delray Beach to adopt pollution control standards in accordance with the
Environmental Protection Agency's National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES)
requirements. If passed, a public hearing will be scheduled for January 16,2001.
The City Manager presented Ordinance No. 2-01:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY
OF DELRA Y BEACH, FLORIDA, AMENDING THE LAND
DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS OF THE CITY OF DELRA Y
BEACH BY AMENDING SECTION 4.6.17, "EROSION, SOIL,
AND DUST CONTROL", TO ADOPT POLLUTION CONTROL
STANDARDS IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY'S NATIONAL
POLLUTANT DISCHARGE ELIMINATION SYSTEM (NPDES)
REQUIREMENTS; AMENDING SECTION 6.1.9, "DRAINAGE
SYSTEMS", BY ENACTING A NEW SUBSECTION 6.1.9(J) TO
PROVIDE FOR REQUIRED ANNUAL INSPECTIONS OF
STORMW A TER MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS BY THE
OWNER OR RESPONSIBLE ENTITY OF ANY LAND
DEVELOPMENT OR REDEVELOPMENT THAT
DISCHARGES DIRECTL Y OR INDIRECTL Y TO A
MUNICIPAL SEPARATE STORM SEWER SYSTEM;
PROVIDING A SAVING CLAUSE, A GENERAL REPEALER
CLAUSE, AND AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
(The official copy of Ordinance No. 2-01 is on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
The City Attorney read the caption of the ordinance.
Paul Dorling, Director of Planning and Zoning, stated that the proposed LDR
amendment includes the removal of an exemption for construction activities involving single family
homes, the addition of requirements dealing with sediment controls including installation of
temporary erosion control measures prior to and during construction, with permanent control
measures required within seven (7) days of any completed construction activity, and the addition of
a statement that private owners of storm drain systems that connect to the municipal system will be
responsible for annual inspection, operation and maintenance of their private stormwater
management system. Mr. Dorling stated that the Planning and Zoning Board considered the
proposed text amendment at a public hearing on December 18, 2000, and voted 5 to 0 toT
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MEMORANDUM
DATE:
December 5, 2000
TO: David Harden, City Manager
Alison Harty, City Clerk
FROM: Susan A. Ruby, City Attorney
SUBJECT: Library Land Matter
Our office, in conjunction with Bill Doney, have reviewed the legal issues created in one
of the library deeds and believe a referendum is the only viable option.
I have talked to John Callahan of the Delray Beach Library regarding the referendum. He
will be taking the attached, revised ordinance to the Library Board on December 20, 2000
for their review.
Alison Harty, City Clerk, has informed me that the ballot question must be in the Office of
the Supervisor of Elections by February 9, 2001. Therefore, Alison has suggested that a
first reading be held January 2,2001 and the second reading on January 16,2001.
Enclosed is a revised draft ordinance, resolution and Notice of Special Election for your
review and comment.
Please let me know if you require any changes.
Enclosure
cc: John Callahan, Library DIrector
Bill Doney, Esq.
Diane Dominguez, Director, CRA
DRAFT
ORDINANCE NO.
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
DELRA Y BEACH, FLORIDA, PROVIDING FOR A REFERENDUM ON
THE QUESTION OF WHETHER THE MAJORITY OF THE QUALIFIED
VOTERS OF THE CITY VOTING IN THE REFERENDUM SPECIAL
ELECTION GIVE THEIR CONSENT AND PERMISSION FOR THE
TRANSFER AND SALE OF PART OF THE CURRENT LIBRARY
PROPERTY LOCATED AT 29 S.E. 4TH A VENUE AS MORE
PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED HEREIN; PROVIDING FOR A
REFERENDUM TO VOTE ON THE QUESTION OF THE CONSENT AND
PERMISSION TO PERMIT THE TRANSFER AND SALE OF SAID LANDS
TO BE HELD ON MARCH 13,2001; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE
DATE.
WHEREAS, one ofthe Deeds to the City for the library property provides that certain lots and parts
of lots are to be used for municipal purposes and not to be sold or transferred by the City without first
obtaining from the majority of qualified voters of said City, permission to sell and convey said lands; and
WHEREAS, the restrictions set forth above are set forth in the Deed dated June 15, 1936 to the
City of Delray Beach on property legally described as the South 50 feet (S.50') of Lot Eight (8) and all of
Lot Nine (9), Block One Hundred One (101) of the Town of Delray, formerly Linton, according to the Plat
thereof on file in the offices of the clerk of the Circuit Court in and for Palm Beach County, said deed
being recorded at Book 528, Page 137 of the Public Records of Palm Beach County; and
WHEREAS, it is anticipated that the current library property shall be transferred and sold for
redevelopment; and
WHEREAS, it is anticipated that the library will then be moved to other property located within the
City.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
DELRA Y BEACH AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. That the City Commission of the City of Delray Beach, Florida, hereby incorporates
the "Whereas" clauses set forth above and hereby incorporates them herein in their entirety.
Section 2. That the City Commission of the City of Delray Beach seeks the consent and
permission of the majority of qualified electors of the City of Delray Beach voting in the special election to
transfer and sell the library lands described herein above pursuant to the terms of the deed recorded in
Book 528, Page 137 of the Public Records of Palm Beach County.
DRAFT
Section 3. That the consent and permission of the majority of the qualified electors of the City
of Delray Beach voting in a special election for the transfer and sale of the current library lands as above
described, shall be subject to a special election and referendum on March 13,2001.
Section 4.
The form of the ballot to be used in the referendum shall be as follows:
Transfer of Library Lands
Question
Do you give your consent and permission to the release of any
restrictions in the deed and for the transfer and sale of the current library
land owned by the City as described more fully in Ordinance No. _, if
the City of Delray Beach, the Delray Beach Public Library Association or
the Community Redevelopment Agency of the City of Delray Beach
acquires substitute lands for the library within the City?
Shall referendum question set forth above be adopted?
YES [for approval] 0
NO [for rejection] D
Section 5. If a majority of the qualified voters of the City of Delray Beach actually voting in
this referendum vote for the question, then it shall take effect immediately on its passage. If a majority of
the qualified voters of the City of Delray Beach actually voting in this referendum vote against the
question, then this ordinance shall have not force and effect.
Section 6.
reading.
That this ordinance shall become effective upon its passage on second and final
PASSED AND ADOPTED in regular session on second and final reading on this the _ day of
,2001.
ATTEST:
MAYOR
City Clerk
First Reading
Second Reading
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ORD. NO.
DRAFT
RESOLUTION NO.
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
DELRA Y BEACH, FLORIDA, CALLING FOR A SPECIAL ELECTION
TO BE HELD ON MARCH 13, 2001, TO PROVIDE FOR A
REFERENDUM ON THE QUESTION PRESENTED IN ORDINANCE NO.
_; PROVIDING FOR THE TIME, MANNER AND MEANS OF
HOLDING SAID ELECTION, PROVIDING A SAVING CLAUSE AND
AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, Ordinance No. _ provides for a referendum on the question presented therein
regarding whether the majority of the qualified voters in the City voting in a special election consent and
give permission for the City to transfer and sell a portion of the current library property; and,
WHEREAS, the City of Delray Beach desires to call for a special election on the matter; and
WHEREAS, the City Commission directs the City Clerk to take all steps necessary to hold a special
election and to provide all notices required in accordance with Article V, "Elections" of the Charter of the
City of Delray Beach and General Law; and
WHEREAS, the City Commission of the City of Delray Beach directs that the special election on
the ballot question proposed in Ordinance No. _ be held on March 13,2001.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
DELRA Y BEACH, FLORIDA, AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. That the City Commission incorporates the "Whereas" clauses set forth above as if fully
set forth herein.
Section 2. That the City Commission authorizes the holding of a special election on the
referendum question presented in Ordinance No. _'
Section 3.
13, 2001.
That the City Commission hereby sets the date of the election to be held on March
Section 4. That the City Commission hereby authorizes the City Clerk to provide all notices and
to take all steps necessary to hold the referendum as hereby provided.
Section 5.
That this resolution shall become effective immediately upon passage
PASSED AND ADOPTED this _ day of
,2001.
ATTEST:
MAYOR
City Clerk
DRAFT
NOTICE OF SPECIAL ELECTION
The City of Delray Beach, Florida, hereby gives notice, pursuant to Florida
Statutes 100.32, that a special election shall be held on March 13, 2001 on the
referendum question purposed by Ordinance No. _ to wit:
Do you give your consent and permission to the release of any
restrictions in the deed and for the transfer and sale of the current library
land owned by the City as described more fully in Ordinance No. _, if
the City of Delray Beach, the Delray Beach Public Library Association or
the Community Redevelopment Agency of the City of Delray Beach
acquires substitute lands for the library within the City?
CITY OF DELRA Y BEACH, FLORIDA
Alison MacGregor Harty
City Clerk
PUBLISH: The News
[This publication shall be made at least twice, once in the fifth week and once in the third week
prior to the week in which the referendum is to be held, at least 30 days prior to the referendum
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ORDINANCE NO.
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
DELRA. Y BEACH, FLORIDA, PROVIDING FOR A REFERENDUM ON
THE QUESTION OF \XTUD'T'TT"-'~ -- 'Y OF THE QUALIFIED
VOTERS OF THE ( . IJMj ~ - EFERENDUM SPECIAL
ELECTION GIVE T .,- -. "~/JKJA/A ) 3RMISSION FOR THE
RELEASE OF ANY I ~ V' !fA/'."'-:- ) FOR THE TRANSFER
AND SALE OF PA ~ t9AJJIf1JM) LIBRARY PROPERTY
LOCATED AT 29 S P __ v-r--- ORE PARTICULARLY
DESCRIBED HEREIN; .uoAAhln d,e. tENDUM TO VOTE ON
THE QUESTION OF /r"v""- RESTRICTIONS AND
CONSENT AND PERlv,,"uoRJN 1 U PERMIT THE TRANSFER AND SALE
OF SAID LANDS TO BE HELD ON MARCH 13,2001; AND PROVIDING
AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, one of the Deeds to the City for the library property provides that certain lots and parts
of lots are to be used for mumcipal purposes and are not to be sold or transferred by the City without first
obtammg from the majority of qualified voters of said City, permission to sell and convey said lands; and
WHEREAS, the restrictions set forth above are set forth in the Deed dated June 15, 1936 to the
City of Delray Beach on property legally described as the South 50 feet (S. 50') of Lot Eight (8) and all of
Lot Nine (9), Block One Hundred One (101) of the Town of Delray, formerly Linton, according to the Plat
thereof on file in the offices of the Clerk of the Circuit Court in and for Palm Beach County, said deed
bel11g recorded at Book 528, Page 137 of the Public Records of Palm Beach County; and
WHEREAS. it is anticipated that the current library property shall be transferred and sold for
redevelopment; and
WHEREAS, it is anticipated that the library will be relocated to other property located within the
City
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
DELRA Y BEACH AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. That the City Conunission of the City of Delray Beach, Florida, hereby incorporates
the "Whereas" clauses set forth above and hereby incorporates them herein In their entirety.
Section 2. That the City Commission of the City of Delray Beach seeks the consent and
permission of the maj ori ty of qualified electors of the City of De1ray Beach voting in the special electIOn to
release any restnctlOns in the deed and to consent and give permiSSIOn to transfer and sell the library lands
legally described as the South 50 feet (8.50') of Lot Eight (8) and all of Lot Nine (9), Block One Hundred
One (101) of the Town of Delray, fonnally Linton, recorded in Book 528, Page 137 of the Public Records
of Palm Beach County
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Section 3. That the consent and permission of the majority of the qualified electors of the City
of Delray Beach voting in a special election for the release of any restnctions in the deed and for the
transfer and sale of the current library lands as above described, shall be subject to a special election and
referendum on March 13, 2001.
Section 4.
The form ofthe ballot to be used in the referendwn shall be as follows:
Transfer of Librarv Lands
Question
Do you give your consent and permission to the release of any
restrictlOns in the deed and to the transfer and sale of the current library
land owned by the City as described more fully in Ordinance No. _, If
the City of Delray Beach, the Delray Beach Pubhc Library Association or
the Commumty Redevelopment Agency of the City of Delray Beach
acquires substitute lands for the library within the City?
Shall referendum question set forth above be adopted?
YES [for approval] 0
NO [for rejection] 0
SectlOn 5 If a majority of the qualified voters of the City of Delray Beach actually voting m
thiS referendum vote for the question, then it shall take effect immediately on its passage. If a majority of
the qualified voters of the City of Delray Beach actually voting in this referendum vote agamst the
questlOn, then this ordinance shall have no force and effect.
SectIOn 6.
reading.
That thiS ordinance shall become effective upon its passage on second and final
PASSED AND ADOPTED in regular session on second and final reading on this the _ day of
,2001.
ATTEST'
MAYOR
CIty Clerk
First Reading
Second Reading
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