09-07-00SEPTEMBER 7, 2000
A Regular Meeting of the City Commission of the City
of Delray Beach, Florida, was called to order by Mayor David
Schmidt in the Commission Chambers at City Hall at 6:00 p.m. on
Thursday, September 7, 2000.
Roll call showed:
Present - Commissioner Patricia Archer
Commissioner Alberta McCarthy
Commissioner Jeff Perlman
Mayor David Schmidt
Absent - Commissioner Bill Schwartz
Also present were - City Manager David T. Harden and
City Attorney Susan A. Ruby
2. The opening prayer was delivered by Reverend Richard
Evans, Abbey Delray South.
3. The Pledge of Allegiance to the flag of the United
States of America was given.
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Agenda Approval.
Hayor Schmidt noted the addition of Item 8.0.10., Bid
award to Subaqueous Services, Inc. for the Tropic Isle Canal
Dredging project, under Award of Bids and Contracts,
consent agenda by addendum.
to the
Hs. HcCarthy moved to approve the agenda as amended,
seconded by Hr. Perlman. Upon roll call the Commission voted as
follows: Mr. Perlman - Yes; Mrs. Archer - Yes; Ms. McCarthy -
Yes; Mayor Schmidt - Yes. Said motion passed with a 4 to 0
vote.
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Approval of Minutes:
Mrs. Archer moved to approve the Minutes of the Regu-
lar Meeting of August 1, 2000, seconded by Ms. McCarthy. Upon
roll call the Commission voted as follows: Mrs. Archer - Yes;
Ms. McCarthy - Yes; Mayor Schmidt - Yes; Mr. Perlman - Yes.
Said motion passed with a 4 to 0 vote.
Mrs. Archer moved to approve the Minutes of the Regu-
lar Meeting of August 15, 2000, seconded by Mr. Perlman. Upon
roll call the Commission voted as follows: Ms. McCarthy - Yes;
Mayor Schmidt - Yes; Mr. Perlman - Yes; Mrs. Archer - Yes. Said
motion passed with a 4 to 0 vote.
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Proclamations:
6.a.
Breast Cancer Awareness Honth - October 2000.
Hayor Schmidt presented a proclamation in recognition
of the month of October, 2000, as Breast Cancer Awareness Month
and October 20, 2000 as Mammography Day.
6.B.
Kids Day America - September 16, 2000.
Hayor Schmidt presented a proclamation in recognition
of September 16, 2000 as Kids Day America and the promotion of
proper health, safety and environmental habits for children.
6.C.
National Young Reader's Day - November 8, 2000.
Hayor Schmidt presented a proclamation in recognition
of November 8, 2000 as National Young Reader's Day, and encour-
aged everyone to take the opportunity to go to one of the
schools in town and read to the children. It is a great experi-
ence and the children love it.
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Presentations: None
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CONSENT AGENDA: City Manager recommends approval.
8.A. INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT FOR WEST ATLANTIC AVENUE
COORDINATOR POSITION: Approve an interlocal agreement between
the City and the Community Redevelopment Agency for assistance
in funding staff support for the West Atlantic Redevelopment
Coalition, Inc.
8.B.
AGREEMENT FOR LOBBYING SERVICES/KATHLEEN E. DALEY:
Approve an agreement for consultant/lobbying services between
the City and Kathleen E. Daley for the period October 1, 2000
through September 30, 2001, with funding in the amount of
$48,000.00 from 001-1111-511-34.90 (City Commission - Other
Contractual Services).
8.C. RESOLUTION NO. 63-00: Approve a resolution amending
the membership of the Parking Management Advisory Board by
adding a representative from the West Atlantic Redevelopment
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Coalition and an additional citizen-at-large representative, an
amendment to the Board's By-Laws, and authorize the modification
of the appointment/expiration dates to coincide with those of
the CRA, DDA and Planning and Zoning Board.
The caption of Resolution No. 63-00 is as follows:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF DELRAY BEACH, FLORIDA, AMENDING
RESOLUTION NO. 88-97 WHICH ESTABLISHED THE
PARKING MANAGEMENT ADVISORY BOARD, AS SUBSE-
QUENTLY AMENDED BY RESOLUTIONS 10-98 AND 33-
98, BY AMENDING SECTION 3 PERTAINING TO
MEMBERSHIP COMPOSITION TO INCREASE THE
NUMBER OF MEMBERS FROM NINE TO ELEVEN BY
INCLUDING A REPRESENTATIVE FROM THE WEST
ATLANTIC REDEVELOPMENT COALITION AND AN
ADDITIONAL CITIZEN-AT-LARGE REPRESENTATIVE;
PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
(The official copy of Resolution No. 63-00 is on file
in the City Clerk's office.)
8.D.
RESOLUTION NO. 64-00 (ABANDONING A PORTION OF PERIWIN-
KLE LANE): Approve a resolution vacating and abandoning an
unimproved, east/west portion of the Periwinkle Lane right-of-
way lying between N.W. 2nd Avenue and the north/south portion of
Periwinkle Lane, based upon positive findings.
The caption of Resolution No. 64-00 is as follows:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMiSSiON OF THE
CITY OF DELRAY BEACH, FLORIDA, VACATING AND
ABANDONING AN UNIMPROVED, EAST/WEST PORTION
OF THE PERIWINKLE LANE RIGHT-OF-WAY LYING
NORTH OF AND ADJACENT TO LOTS 2 AND 4, PLAT
OF FAIRACRE, AS MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED
HEREIN.
(The official copy of Resolution No. 64-00 is on file
in the City Clerk's office.)
8.E. FINAL PI~AT APPROVAL/STORAGE AMERICA: Approve the
final boundary plat for Storage America, a proposed self service
storage facility located on the north side of S.W. 10th Street
between S.W. 14th and 15th Avenues. The subject property is
zoned LI (Light Industrial) District and contains 3.36 acres.
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8.F. GRANT APPLICATION TO FLORIDA BOATING IMPROVEMENT
PROGRAM OF PALM BEACH COUNTY (PROPERTY ACQUISITION): Authorize
submitting an application to the Florida Boating Improvement
Program of Palm Beach County for grant funding in the amount of
$70,000 (50% of the total cost of $140,000) to assist with the
purchase of the Odabachian property located on the east side of
U.S. Highway ~1, adjacent to the HSA 650 Parcel which the City
leases from the Florida Inland Navigation District.
8.G.
INITIATION OF FUTURE LAND USE MAP AMENDMENT AND REZON-
ING FOR INTERNATIONAL TENNIS RESORT PROPERTY: Initiate a small
scale Future Land Use Map (FLUM) amendment from MD (Medium
Density Residential 5-12 units/acre) to CF-R (Community Facili-
ties-Recreation) and associated rezoning from RM (Hedium Density
Residential) to CF (Community Facilities) District for the
International Tennis Resort property (now known as the Delray
Swim and Tennis Club).
8.H.
RELEASE OF BILLS ON PURCHASE OF INTERNATIONAL TENNIS
RESORT PROPERTY: Approve the release of unpaid bills pursuant
to the contract for the purchase of the International Tennis
Resort property.
8.I. FUNDING SUBSIDIES UNDER DELRAY BEACH RENAISSANCE
PROGRAM: Approve two funding subsidies in the total amount of
$38,375.00 ($17,000.00 and $21,375.00, respectively) for income
eligible applicants under the Delray Beach Renaissance Program,
with funding from 118-1924-554-83.01 (SHIP Program), represent-
ing the ll0th and lllth homeownership assistance grants provided
through the program to-date.
8.J.
AMENDMENT NO. 2 TO DISASTER RECOVERY SERVICES AGREE-
MENT/GRUBBS CONSTRUCTION COMPANY: Approve Amendment No. 2 to
the Disaster Recovery Services Agreement with Grubbs Construc-
tion Company to increase certain equipment rental rates and
hourly personnel rates.
8.K. RESOLUTION NO. 60-00: Approve a resolution assessing
costs for the emergency board-up of an unsafe structure located
at 575 Angler Drive.
The caption of Resolution No. 60-00 is as follows:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COHHISSION OF THE
CITY OF DELRAY BEACH, FLORIDA, PURSUANT TO
ARTICLE 7.8, "UNSAFE BUILDINGS", OF THE LAND
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DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS OF THE CITY OF
DELRAY BEACH, ASSESSING COSTS FOR ABATEMENT
ACTION REGARDING AN UNSAFE BUILDING ON
LAND(S) LOCATED WITHIN THE CITY OF DELRAY
BEACH; SETTING OUT ACTUAL COSTS INCURRED BY
THE CITY TO ACCOMPLISH SUCH ABATEMENT AND
LEVYING THE COST OF SUCH ACTION; PROVIDING
FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE AND FOR A DUE DATE AND
INTEREST ASSESSMENTS; PROVIDING FOR THE
RECORDING OF THIS RESOLUTION, AND DECLARING
SAID LEVY TO BE A LIEN UPON THE SUBJECT
PROPERTY FOR UNPAID ASSESSMENTS; PROVIDING
FOR THE MAILING OF NOTICE.
(The official copy of Resolution No. 60-00 is on file
in the City Clerk's office.)
8.L. RESOLUTION NO. 61-00: Approve a resolution assessing
costs for the demolition of an unsafe structure at 46 N.W. 12th
Avenue.
The caption of Resolution No. 61-00 is as follows:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COHHISSION OF THE
CITY OF DELRAY BEACH, FLORIDA, PURSUANT TO
ARTICLE 7.8, "UNSAFE BUILDINGS", OF THE LAND
DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS OF THE CITY OF
DELRAY BEACH, ASSESSING COSTS FOR ABATEMENT
ACTION REGARDING AN UNSAFE BUILDING ON
LAND(S) LOCATED WITHIN THE CITY OF DELRAY
BEACH; SETTING OUT ACTUAL COSTS INCURRED BY
THE CITY TO ACCOMPLISH SUCH ABATEMENT AND
LEVYING THE COST OF SUCH ACTION; PROVIDING
FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE AND FOR A DUE DATE AND
INTEREST ASSESSMENTS; PROVIDING FOR THE
RECORDING OF THE SUBJECT PROPERTY FOR UNPAID
ASSESSMENTS; PROVIDING FOR THE MAILING OF
NOTICE.
(The official copy of Resolution No. 61-00 is on file
in the City Clerk's office.)
8.M. RESOLUTION NO. 62-00: Approve a resolution assessing
costs for action necessary to abate nuisances on twenty-six (26)
properties throughout the City.
The caption of Resolution No. 62-00 is as follows:
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A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COHHISSION OF THE
CITY OF DELRAY BEACH, FLORIDA, PURSUANT TO
CHAPTER 100 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE
CITY OF DELRAY BEACH, ASSESSING COSTS FOR
ABATING NUISANCES UPON CERTAIN LAND(S)
LOCATED WITHIN THE CITY OF DELRAY BEACH AND
PROVIDING THAT A NOTICE OF LIEN SHALL ACCOM-
PA_NY THE NOTICE OF ASSESSMENT; SETTING OUT
ACTUAL COSTS INCURRED BY THE CITY TO ACCOM-
PLISH SUCH ABATEMENT AND LEVYING THE COST OF
SUCH ABATEMENT OF NUISANCES; PROVIDING FOR
AN EFFECTIVE DATE AND FOR A DUE DATE AND
INTEREST ON ASSESSMENTS; PROVIDING FOR THE
RECORDING OF THIS RESOLUTION, AND DECLARING
SAID LEVY TO BE A LIEN UPON THE SUBJECT
PROPERTY FOR UNPAID ASSESSMENTS.
(The official copy of Resolution No. 62-00 is on file
in the City Clerk's office.)
8.N.
REVIEW OF APPEALABLE LAND DEVELOPMENT BOARD ACTIONS:
Accept the actions and decisions made by the Land Development
Boards for the period August 14th through September 1, 2000.
8.0.
AWARD OF BIDS AND CONTRACTS:
Purchase award in the amount of $15,800, includ-
ing delivery, to Blue Ribbon Industrial Compo-
nents Corporation for the purchase of 20 flow
line digital panel meters and Wika pressure
transducers for the ESD Utility Maintenance
Division, with funding from 441-5144-536-46.20
(W&S Lift Station Maintenance - Equipment Mainte-
nance).
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Purchase award in the amount of $35,000 to R.B.
Grove, Inc., via General Services Administration
(GSA) contract, for the purchase of a 150 KW
Trailer Hounted Portable Generator as additional
support for the pump station on the barrier
island, with funding from 448-5461-538-64.90
(Stormwater Utility - Other Equipment).
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Bid award in the annual amount of $67,053.00
to Universal Beach Service Corp. for the beach
cleaning services contract for a three year
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period beginning October 1, 2000, with funding
from 001-4123-572-34.90 (Ocean Rescue - Other
Contractual Services).
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Bid award in the amount of $58,190.00 to OK
Tours, Inc. for bus rental and driver service,
with funding in the amount of $8,940 from 001-
4105-572-44.90 (After School), $7,220 from 001-
4121-572-44.90 (Athletics/Special Events),
$33,030 from 001-4106-572-44.90 (Summer Camp),
and $9,000 from 115-4912-572-55.30 (Rocks Foot-
ball).
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Purchase award in the amount of $14,458.82 to JC
White Office Furniture, via State of Florida
contract, for the purchase of office furniture
for the Police Department's Vice, Intelligence
and Narcotics section, with funding in the amount
of $8,184.49 from 001-2115-521-51.20 (Police
Investigative - Office Equipment) and $6,274.33
from 001-2115-521-64.10 (Office Furni-
ture/Fixtures}.
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Purchase award in the amount of $24,846 to SNAP-
ON Industrial, via State of Florida contract, for
the purchase of a Sun Engine Analyzer for the
Central Garage, with funding from 501-3311-591-
64.90 (City Garage - Other Hachinery/Equipment)
through budget transfer from Garage Fund prior
year surplus.
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Purchase award in the amount of $37,625.00 to
Industrial Water Treatment and Controls Company,
sole source vendor, for the purchase of an auto-
matic emergency chlorine shut-off system at the
Water Treatment Plant, with funding from 441-
5143-536-64.90 (Water Haintenance - Other
Hachinery & Equipment).
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Approval of a three (3) year lease with Hears
Motor Leasing for a full size vehicle for the
Police Department Volunteer Program at a total
cost of $13,844. Funding for the first two years
($9,228) will be from 115-2116-521-49.50 (1998
BJA Block Grant), with the third year ($4,614)
from 115-2118-521-49.50 (1999 BJA Block Grant).
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Bid awards to multiple vendors for the annual
medical and drug supplies contract at an estimat-
ed cost of $96,500, with funding in the amount of
$95,000 from 001-2315-526-52.20 (Fire Opera-
tions/General Operating Supplies) and $1,500 from
001-4123-572-52.20 (Ocean Rescue).
10.
Bid award in the amount of $59,069.00 to Subaque-
ous Services, Inc. for the Tropic Isle Canal
Dredging project, with funding from 448-5461-538-
63.90 (Stormwater Utility - Other Improvements).
(BY ADDENDUM)
Mrs. Archer moved to approve the Consent Agenda as
amended, seconded by Ms. McCarthy. Upon roll call the Commis-
sion voted as follows: Mayor Schmidt - Yes; Mr. Perlman - Yes;
Mrs. Archer - Yes; Ms. McCarthy - Yes. Said motion passed with
a 4 to 0 vote.
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REGULAR AGENDA:
9.a.
CONDITIONAL USE REQUEST/DOWNTOWN DELRAY FIDELITY
FEDERAL BANK: Consider a request for conditional use approval to
allow the establishment of a financial institution with drive-
through facility for Downtown Delray Fidelity Federal Bank. The
subject property is located on the south side of S.E. 1st Street
between S.E. 5th Avenue (southbound Federal Highway) and S.E.
6th Avenue (northbound Federal Highway), and is zoned CBD (Cen-
tral Business District). QUASI-JUDICIAL PROCEEDING
The City Attorney stated that this item would be
conducted as a quasi-judicial proceeding which allows for
presentations by all involved parties, the admission of
documents into the record and public testimony.
The City Clerk swore in those individuals who wished
to give testimony on this item.
Paul Dorling, Acting Director of Planning and Zoning,
entered the project file into the record. He stated that the
development proposal involves the demolition of the existing
Bud's restaurant and construction of an 11,200 sq.ft., 2-story
bank building, with three drive-through lanes, one ATH lane, and
associated parking. Financial institutions such as that being
proposed are allowed in the CBD zoning district subject to
conditional use approval. The Planning and Zoning Board consid-
ered the application at a public hearing on August 21, 2000.
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There was no public testimony. The Board voted 6 to 0 to recom-
mend approval based upon positive findings with respect to
Chapter 3 (Performance Standards) and Section 2.4.5(E) (5) of the
Land Development Regulations, and policies of the Comprehensive
Plan, and subject to the condition that a site plan be processed
that is in general conformance with the sketch plan incorporat-
ing the comments within the Planning and Zoning Department staff
report.
Rick Gonzalez, President of REG Architects, Inc., on
behalf of the applicant, presented a colored rendering of the
proposed project. He stated that he was available to answer any
questions.
At this point, Hayor Schmidt opened the proceeding for
public comment. There being no one else who, having been duly
sworn, wished to address the Commission, the public hearing was
closed.
Hrs. Archer moved to approve the conditional use
request to establish a financial institution for the Downtown
Delray Fidelity Federal Bank, based upon the findings and recom-
mendation of the Planning and Zoning Board. The motion was
seconded by Ms. McCarthy. Upon roll call the Commission voted
as follows: Mr. Perlman - Yes; Mrs. Archer - Yes; Ms. McCarthy
- Yes; Mayor Schmidt - Yes. Said motion passed with a 4 to 0
vote.
9.S.
REJECTION OF BIDS & AWARD OF SEPARATE PURCHASE ORDERS
FOR MUNICIPAL GOLF COURSE BRIDGE REPAIR PROJECT: Consider
rejecting all bids received for the golf course rehabilitation
project, and approve a reduced scope of work and alternate
purchase awards to Florida Guardrail, Inc., via Palm Beach
County contract, in the amount of $6,918.70, to Hurray Logan
Construction, via City of West Palm Beach contract, in the
amount of $6,400.00, and in-house signage work by the Traffic
Division in the estimated amount of $1,000.00, for a total
revised project cost of $14,318.70 with funding from 445-4761-
572-63.90 (Hunicipal Golf Course - Other Improvements).
Richard Hasko, Director of Environmental Services,
reviewed the revised scope of the project and the manner in
which the staff was recommending that it be accomplished.
Hrs. Archer moved to reject the bids received for the
project, approve the reduced scope of work and the award of
separate purchase orders as outlined in the staff report in
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order to accomplish the bridge repair project as revised. The
motion was seconded by Mr. Perlman. Upon roll call the Commis-
sion voted as follows: Mrs. Archer - Yes; Ms. McCarthy - Yes;
Mayor Schmidt - Yes; Mr. Perlman - Yes. Said motion passed with
a 4 to 0 vote.
9.C.
AMENDMENT NO. 1 TO TENNIS CENTER MANAGEMENT AGREEMENT:
Consider approval of Amendment No. 1 to the Tennis Center
Management Agreement with Dubin & Associates, Inc. to provide
for additional management services for the Delray Swim and
Tennis Club property (referred to in the agreement as the Addi-
tional Site).
The City Attorney stated that this item is to amend
the agreement that the City has with Dubin & Associates to
provide for the management of the Delray Tennis and Swim Club
property.
The City Hanager commented that the two sites would be
managed in a unified manner, although separate books will be
kept so that they are separate cost centers. Goals for the year
need to be set at some point and the opportunity to earn bonuses
for meeting those goals.
On question as to when these goals might be set,
Assistant City Manager Robert Barcinski stated that he hoped it
could be done in October of this year so the goals and objec-
tives could be set early enough to be used for bonus evaluation
at the end of next fiscal year.
Mr. Perlman moved to approve Amendment No. 1 to the
Tennis Center Management Agreement, seconded by Ms. McCarthy.
Upon roll call the Commission voted as follows: Ms. McCarthy -
Yes; Mayor Schmidt - Yes; Mr. Perlman - Yes; Mrs. Archer - Yes.
Said motion passed with a 4 to 0 vote.
9.D. FY 2001 TENNIS CENTER RATES: Consider approval of the
proposed FY 2001 rates for the Municipal Tennis Center.
Robert A. Barcinski, Assistant City Manager, stated
that the proposed rates are the maximum rates for the various
categories at the tennis facilities, which will include both the
Tennis Center and the Delray Swim and Tennis Center, for the
next fiscal year. Ail rate increases are based on market analy-
ses and conditions.
Commissioner Perlman asked if any consideration had
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been given to having just a swim or social membership, without
the tennis? In response, Brahm Dubin stated that he could not
say at this point. He would first want to have everything up
and running, get input from the users and then have the Commis-
sion make some decisions in that regard.
Hrs. Archer moved to approve the proposed rates for
the Tennis Center and the Delray Swim and Tennis Club for FY
2001, seconded by Ms. McCarthy. Upon roll call the Commission
voted as follows: Mayor Schmidt - Yes; Mr. Perlman - Yes; Mrs.
Archer - Yes; Ms. McCarthy - Yes. Said motion passed with a 4
to 0 vote.
9.E. FY 2001 GOLF RATES/MUNICIPAL GOLF COURSE: Consider
approval of the proposed FY 2001 maximum rates for the Municipal
Golf Course.
Robert A. Barcinski, Assistant City Manager, presented
the proposed FY 2001 maximum rates for the municipal golf
course. The rates, again, are based on market conditions and
are set in an effort to maximize business.
On question from Commissioner HcCarthy on caddy fees,
Mr. Dubin stated that there are no caddy fees; they work on a
tip only basis. The course does not charge for caddies and it
is only being done on weekends at the present time.
Hr. Perlman moved to approve the proposed maximum
rates for FY 2001 for the Muncipal Golf Course. The motion was
seconded by Hrs. Archer. Upon roll call the Commission voted as
follows: Mr. Perlman - Yes; Mrs. Archer - Yes; Ms. McCarthy -
Yes; Mayor Schmidt - Yes. Said motion passed with a 4 to 0
vote.
9.F. FY 2001 GOLF RATES/LAKEVIEW GOLF COURSE: Consider
approval of the proposed FY 2001 maximum rates for the Lakeview
Golf Course.
Robert A. Barcinski, Assistant City Manager, presented
an overview of the proposed FY 2001 rates for the Lakeview Golf
Course. The rate increases proposed are varied and are based on
market conditions. Fees proposed are in line with other
comparable courses.
Mrs. Archer moved to approve the FY 2001 maximum rates
for the Lakeview Golf Course, seconded by Ms. McCarthy. Upon
roll call the Commission voted as follows: Mrs. Archer - Yes;
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Ms. McCarthy - Yes; Mayor Schmidt - Yes; Mr. Perlman - Yes.
Said motion passed with a 4 to 0 vote.
9.G.
SPECIAL EVENT REQUEST/MUZAK HEART AND SOUL STROLL:
Consider a request for special event approval to allow the Huzak
Heart and Soul Stroll to be held on October 14, 2000, including
temporary use permit, use of the City's small stage, and staff
assistance for traffic control.
Robert A. Barcinski, Assistant City Manager, presented
an overview of the special event request. He noted that the
walk is being held as a fund raiser for the Village Academy.
Overtime costs would be a maximum of about $250.00. If traffic
control can be provided by on-duty staff, there will be no
overtime. Staff is recommending one change to the event and
that is that the race starting point and set-up be moved to the
south end of the Community Center parking lot versus the east
end of the Tennis Center parking lot. The event sponsor does
not have a problem with the change.
Hrs. Archer moved to approve the special event request
for the Muzak Heart and Soul Stroll as recommended by staff.
The motion was seconded by Mr. Perlman. Upon roll call the
Commission voted as follows: Ms. McCarthy - Yes; Mayor Schmidt
- Yes; Mr. Perlman - Yes; Mrs. Archer - Yes. Said motion passed
with a 4 to 0 vote.
9.H.
SPECIAL EVENT REQUEST/DEAF SERVICE CENTER WALK:
Consider a request for special event approval to allow the 1st
Annual Deaf Service Center Walk to be held on January 11, 2001,
including temporary use permit, staff assistance for traffic
control, waiver of parking meter fees at Anchor Park and allow
the park to remain open until approximately 8:30 p.m.
Robert A. Barcinski, Assistant City Manager, presented
an overview of the special event request. It is proposed to be
held in conjunction with the Chamber of Commerce Swing and Sing
event to be held the same night on George Bush Boulevard. The
staff recommendation is to approve the event, including the
temporary use permit, waiver of parking fees in Anchor Park
after 5:00 p.m., approval of the parking lot staying open until
8:30 p.m., and approval of staff support for traffic control,
subject to the sponsor paying for overtime if any is incurred,
providing a certificate of insurance naming the City as
additional insured, and providing a hold harmless agreement.
Hrs. Archer moved to approve the special event request
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for the Deaf Service Center Walk as recommended by staff,
seconded by Ms. McCarthy. Upon roll call the Commission voted
as follows: Mayor Schmidt - Yes; Mr. Perlman - Yes; Mrs. Archer
- Yes; Ms. McCarthy - Yes. Said motion passed with a 4 to 0
vote.
9.I. RESOLUTION NO. 59-00: Consider approval of a resolu-
tion authorizing the City to purchase certain property (Lots 12
and 13, Block 2, Silver Terrace) for the purpose of providing
affordable housing, and accepting the contract for sale and
purchase.
The City Manager presented Resolution No. 59-00:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COHHISSION OF THE
CITY OF DELRAY BEACH, FLORIDA, AUTHORIZING
THE CITY TO PURCHASE CERTAIN REAL PROPERTY
IN THE CITY OF DELRAY BEACH, WHICH PROPERTY
IS LOCATED AT LOTS 12 & 13, BLOCK 2, SILVER
TERRACE, AS MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED
HEREIN, HEREBY INCORPORATING AND ACCEPTING
THE CONDITIONS AND TERMS OF THE CONTRACT FOR
SALE AND PURCHASE BETWEEN THE CITY OF DELRAY
BEACH AND E.V. KELLEY.
(The official copy of Resolution No. 59-00 is on file
in the City Clerk's office.)
Mrs. Archer moved to approve Resolution No. 59-00,
seconded by Ms. McCarthy. Upon roll call the Commission voted
as follows: Mr. Perlman - Yes; Mrs. Archer - Yes; Ms. McCarthy
- Yes; Mayor Schmidt - Yes. Said motion passed with a 4 to 0
vote.
9.J. APPOINTMENTS TO THE BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT: Appoint
one regular member and one alternate member to the Board of
Adjustment to fill unexpired terms ending August 31, 2001. The
appointments will be made by Commissioner Archer (regular mem-
ber) and Commissioner Schwartz (alternate member).
Mrs. Archer moved to appoint Bernard Federgreen as a
regular member on the Board of Adjustment to fill an unexpired
term ending August 31, 2001. The motion was seconded by Hs.
McCarthy. Upon roll call the Commission voted as follows: Mrs.
Archer - Yes; Ms. McCarthy - Yes; Mayor Schmidt - Yes; Mr.
Perlman - Yes. Said motion passed with a 4 to 0 vote.
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Hayor Schmidt noted the letter received from Commis-
sioner Schwartz in which he recommended the appointment of
Clifford E. Torres, Jr. to the Board of Adjustment as an alter-
nate member to fill an unexpired term ending August 31, 2001.
Hayor Schmidt asked that a motion be made on behalf of Commis-
sioner Schwartz to effect this appointment. Ms. McCarthy so
moved, seconded by Hrs. Archer. Upon roll call the Commission
voted as follows: Ms. McCarthy - Yes; Mayor Schmidt - Yes; Mr.
Perlman - Yes; Mrs. Archer - Yes. Said motion passed with a 4
to 0 vote.
9.K.
BID AWARD FOR PURCHASE OF TRIPLE COMBINATION PUMPER
FOR FIRE DEPARTMENT: Consider approval of a bid award in the
amount of $299,604 to Ten 8 Fire Equipment Inc./Pierce, as the
lowest responsive, responsible bidder, for the purchase of a
triple combination pumper for the Fire Department, with funding
from 501-3312-591-64.20 (City Garage - Vehicle Replacement).
The City Hanager stated that this item was on the
regular agenda because the recommendation is to award the bid to
the second low bidder instead of the low bidder. The Fire
Department found that the low bidder did not meet the specifica-
tions in a number of important areas and recommended that the
bid be awarded to Ten 8 Fire Equipment Inc./Pierce for $299,604.
Hayor Schmidt complimented the Fire Department person-
nel who did the bid review and summary on doing a very thorough
job.
Hrs. Archer moved to approve the bid award to Ten 8
Fire Equipment Inc./Pierce as the lowest responsive, responsible
bidder for the triple combination pumper, and that the purchase
be funded as recommended by the Assistant City Hanager in his
memorandum dated August 31, 2000, included in the backup materi-
al. The motion was seconded by Mr. Perlman. Upon roll call the
Commission voted as follows: Mayor Schmidt - Yes; Mr. Perlman -
Yes; Mrs. Archer - Yes; Ms. McCarthy - Yes. Said motion passed
with a 4 to 0 vote.
At this point, the time being 6:35 p.m., the City
Commission moved to Item 12 (First Readings) on the agenda.
12.
FIRST READINGS:
12.A. ORDINANCE NO. 23-00: An ordinance annexing to the
City the Pathways to Recovery site located on the east side of
Barwick Road approximately 250 feet north of Sabal Lakes Road;
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providing for a small scale Future Land Use Map amendment from
County HR-5 (Hedium Density 5 units per acre) to City CF (Commu-
nity Facilities); and establishing initial zoning of CF
(Community Facilities) for the property. If passed, a quasi-
judicial public hearing will be scheduled for OCTOBER 3, 2000.
The City Manager presented Ordinance No. 23-00:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF DELRAY BEACH, FLORIDA, ANNEXING TO
THE CITY OF DELRAY BEACH A PARCEL OF LAND
LOCATED ON THE EAST SIDE OF BARWICK ROAD
APPROXIMATELY 250 FEET NORTH OF SABAL LAKES
ROAD, AS MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED HEREIN,
WHICH LAND IS CONTIGUOUS TO EXISTING MUNICI-
PAL LIMITS; REDEFINING THE BOUNDARIES OF THE
CITY TO INCLUDE SAID LAND; PROVIDING FOR THE
RIGHTS AND OBLIGATIONS OF SAID LAND; AFFIX-
ING AN OFFICIAL LAND USE DESIGNATION OF CF
(COMMUNITY FACILITIES) FOR SAID LAND TO THE
FUTURE LAND USE MAP AS CONTAINED IN THE
COMPREHENSIVE PLAN; ELECTING TO PROCEED
UNDER THE SINGLE HEARING ADOPTION PROCESS
FOR SMALL SCALE LAND USE PLAN AMENDMENTS;
PROVIDING FOR THE ZONING THEREOF TO CF
(COMMUNITY FACILITIES) DISTRICT; PROVIDING A
GENERAL REPEALER CLAUSE, A SAVING CLAUSE,
AND AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
(The official copy of Ordinance No. 23-00 is on file
in the City Clerk's office).
The City Attorney read the caption of the ordinance
and stated that a quasi-judicial hearing has been scheduled for
October 3, 2000.
Paul Dorling, Acting Director of Planning and Zoning,
stated that the proposal involves the annexation of the proper-
ty, a small scale Future Land Use Map (FLUM) amendment from the
County designation to a City designation, and application of an
initial zoning classification. He reviewed the statutory
authority at F.S. 171.044 for the annexation and the required
findings as set out in the staff report, the statutory authority
at F.S. 163.3187 for the small scale FLUM amendment and the
required findings, and the applicant's request for initial
zoning of CF (Community Facilities) District which appears
appropriate given the history of community facility uses on the
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site, with positive findings found in the staff report. Hr.
Dorling continued that the Planning and Zoning Board considered
the application at a public hearing on August 21, 2000, and
voted 5 to 1 to recommend approval.
Mrs. Archer moved to approve Ordinance No. 23-00 on
FIRST Reading, seconded by Mr. Perlman. Upon roll call the
Commission voted as follows: Mr. Perlman - Yes; Mrs. Archer -
Yes; Ms. McCarthy - Yes; Mayor Schmidt - Yes. Said motion
passed with a 4 to 0 vote.
For the public's information, Hayor Schmidt stated
that there will be a quasi-judicial public hearing on October 3,
2000, for Ordinance No. 23-00, along with consideration of the
associated conditional use request for the subject property.
The City Attorney clarified that the annexation and
the small scale Future Land Use Map amendment are legislative
activities that will require a public hearing, while the zoning
issue and the conditional use request are matters that will
require a quasi-judicial hearing. Ail of the components will be
heard on October 3, 2000.
12.B. ORDINANCE NO. 24-00: An ordinance changing the Future
Land Use Hap (FLUM) designation from RDA ~6 (Redevelopment Area
~6) to GC (General Commercial) for two parcels of land generally
located north of the C-15 Canal between Federal Highway and Old
Dixie Highway, associated with the adoption of the Lindell
Boulevard/Federal Highway Redevelopment Plan. If passed, a
public hearing will be scheduled for September 19, 2000.
The City Manager presented Ordinance No.24-00:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF DELRAY BEACH, FLORIDA, CHANGING THE
FUTURE LAND USE MAP DESIGNATION IN THE
COMPREHENSIVE PLAN FROM REDEVELOPMENT AREA
~6 TO GC (GENERAL COMMERCIAL) FOR TWO PAR-
CELS OF LAND, AS MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED
HEREIN, IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE ADOPTION OF
THE LINDELL BOULEVARD/FEDERAL HIGHWAY REDE-
VELOPMENT PLAN; PROVIDING A GENERAL REPEALER
CLAUSE, A SAVING CLAUSE, AND AN EFFECTIVE
DATE.
(The official copy of Ordinance No. 24-00 is on file
in the City Clerk's office).
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The City Attorney read the caption of the ordinance.
Paul Dorling, Acting Director of Planning and Zoning,
stated that the proposed Future Land Use Hap (FLUM) amendment
from Redevelopment Area ~6 to General Commercial is necessary to
be consistent with the redevelopment plan for the Lindell Boule-
vard/Federal Highway area. The amendment is also in response to
the ORC (Objections, Recommendations and Comments) Report from
the State Department of Community Affairs for Comprehensive Plan
Amendment 2000-1 of which the redevelopment plan was a part.
One of the DCA's comments was that adoption of the redevelopment
plan in absence of the subject FLUM amendment would make the
Comprehensive Plan internally inconsistent. Hence, the DCA
suggested that the proposed FLUM amendment be processed for
adoption concurrent with Comprehensive Plan Amendment 2000-1.
Mr. Dorling further stated that the Planning and Zoning Board
considered the amendment at a public hearing on August 21, 2000.
There was no public testimony; however, a letter of objection
and petition containing 23 signatures was received from Tropic
Harbor Association, Inc. After consideration, the Board voted
unanimously to recommend approval based upon positive findings
with respect to the Future Land Use Element Policy A-1.7 of the
Comprehensive Plan (FLUM Amendment Findings) and Section 3.1.1
(Required Findings) of the Land Development Regulations for
Redevelopment Area #6.
Mrs. Archer moved to approve Ordinance No. 24-00 on
FIRST Reading, seconded by Ms. McCarthy. Upon roll call the
Commission voted as follows: Mr. Perlman - Yes; Mrs. Archer -
Yes; Ms. McCarthy - Yes; Mayor Schmidt - Yes. Said motion
passed with a 4 to 0 vote.
12.C. ORDINANCE NO. 25-00: An ordinance amending Chapter
51, "Garbage and Trash", of the City Code by amending Section
51.70, "Regular Charges Levied", to provide for an increase in
residential and commercial collection service rates for FY 2001.
If passed, a public hearing will be scheduled for September 19,
2000.
The City Manager presented Ordinance No.25-00:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COHHISSION OF THE
CITY OF DELRAY BEACH, FLORIDA, AMENDING
CHAPTER 51, "GARBAGE AND TRASH", OF THE CODE
OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF DELRAY BEACH,
BY AMENDING SECTION 51.70, "REGULAR CHARGES
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LEVIED", TO PROVIDE FOR INCREASED RESIDEN-
TIAL AND COMMERCIAL COLLECTION SERVICE RATES
FOR FY 2001; PROVIDING A GENERAL REPEALER
CLAUSE, A SAVING CLAUSE, AND AN EFFECTIVE
DATE.
(The official copy of Ordinance No. 25-00 is on file
in the City Clerk's office).
The City Attorney read the caption of the ordinance.
Mrs. Archer moved to approve Ordinance No. 25-00 on
FIRST Reading, seconded by Mr. Perlman. Upon roll call the
Commission voted as follows: Mrs. Archer - Yes; Ms. McCarthy -
Yes; Mayor Schmidt - Yes; Mr. Perlman - Yes. Said motion passed
with a 4 to 0 vote.
12.D. ORDINANCE NO. 17-00: An ordinance amending Chapter
36, "Finance; City Property Transactions", Subheadings "City
Purchasing" and "Change Orders and Contract Hodifications", to
provide for a streamlined procedure for purchases under
$1,000.00, to add electronic bids/quotes for purchases under
$6,000.00, to provide for changes in the City's purchasing
limits and to correct certain titles. If passed, a public
hearing will be scheduled for September 19, 2000.
The City Manager presented Ordinance No.17-00:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF DELRAY BEACH, FLORIDA, AMENDING
CHAPTER 36, "FINANCE; CITY PROPERTY TRANSAC-
TIONS", SUBHEADING "CITY PURCHASING", OF THE
CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF DELRAY
BEACH, BY AMENDING SECTION 36.02, "ACQUISI-
TION OF PERSONAL PROPERTY, SUPPLIES OR
CONTRACTUAL SERVICES"; BY AMENDING SECTION
36.03, "VARIANCES BETWEEN THE BID/QUOTE AND
ACQUISITION PRICE"; BY AMENDING SECTION
36.05, "BIDDING PROCEDURES", SUBSECTION (C);
BY AMENDING SECTION 36.08, "EMERGENCY PUR-
CHASES''; AMENDING SUBHEADING "CHANGE ORDERS
AND CONTRACT MODIFICATIONS" BY AMENDING
SECTION 36.12, "CHANGE ORDERS OR CONTRACT
MODIFICATIONS; NONCONSTRUCTION"; BY AMENDING
SECTION 36.13, "CHANGE ORDERS OR CONTRACT
MODIFICATIONS; CONSTRUCTION CONTRACTS", TO
PROVIDE FOR A STREAMLINED PROCEDURE FOR
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PURCHASES UNDER $1,000.00, TO ADD ELECTRONIC
BIDS/QUOTES FOR PURCHASES UNDER $6,000.00,
TO PROVIDE FOR CHANGES IN THE CITY'S
PURCHASING LIMITS AND TO CORRECT CERTAIN
TITLES; PROVIDING A SAVING CLAUSE, A GENERAL
REPEALER CLAUSE, AND AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
(The official copy of Ordinance No. 17-00 is on file
in the City Clerk's office).
The City Attorney read the caption of the ordinance.
The City Hanager commented that the proposed ordinance
will allow the City to take advantage of some technological
changes and also to update the purchasing limits which have not
been changed since 1983. Increasing the threshold for competi-
tive bids from $10,000 to $15,000 will bring the City in line
with what the State of Florida allows.
Mrs. Archer moved to approve Ordinance No. 17-00 on
FIRST Reading, seconded by Mr. Perlman. Upon roll call the
Commission voted as follows: Ms. McCarthy - Yes; Mayor Schmidt
- Yes; Mr. Perlman - Yes; Mrs. Archer - Yes. Said motion passed
with a 4 to 0 vote.
At this point, the Commission moved to Item 13 (Com-
ments and Inquiries on Non-Agenda Items) on the agenda.
13.
Comments and Inquiries on Non-Agenda Items.
12 .A.
City Manager.
Reporting on recent Palm Beach County League of Cities
meetings, the City Hanager stated that there had been a
presentation from the District Railroad Coordinator for FDOT.
The coordinator advised that as part of the double tracking of
the CSX lines, FDOT is going to put up four quadrant gates at
all of the crossings. This will mean that it will then be
possible to not have train whistles sound at night because the
gates will be on all four quadrants and it would be virtually
impossible for a vehicle to drive around the gate. While he did
not know the exact timing, it is something that is coming in the
next few years. Unfortunately, there is no similar thing
happening with the FEC Railroad. If the City wanted to install
them along that line, the City would have to pay for them and
they are very, very expensive.
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The City Manager continued that the League Board also
heard a presentation from the Children's Services Council. That
agency is seeking authority on the November ballot for an addi-
tional one-half mill to support their work. At present the CSC
can levy up to one-half mill so they will be asking for authori-
ty to go up to one mill. They expect that they would allocate
their money about 50% for early childhood, about 25% for out-of-
school, and 25% for abuse prevention.
On question from Commissioner Archer as to what this
might mean in terms of the City's budget, the City Hanager
responded that he did not know if the CSC could really tell yet.
The City does receive a sizeable grant for the after school
program so there may be some potential for additional funding to
involve more children.
The City Hanager then advised that Joe Safford's
(Finance Director) mother passed away the previous evening. In
accordance with her wishes there will be no funeral service.
In continuing to look at options for televising City
Commission meetings, the City Manager stated that the Town of
Highland Beach videotapes their meetings using a camera and
equipment installed by Adelphia Cable technicians. The equip-
ment costs about $20,000. The meetings are taped by Town staff
(actually their Police Chief) and then the tapes are sent to
Adelphia. Adelphia then broadcasts the tapes at a later date.
This looks like something that may be fairly low cost. Adelphia
will be getting back to the City with exactly what the costs
would be.
12 .B.
City Attorney.
The City Attorney reported that Assistant City Attor-
ney Jay Jambeck was successful in winning a summary judgment in
the RPN case earlier today. He won the preliminary injunction
hearing and now the summary judgment. Hs. Ruby expressed her
appreciation to Hr. Jambeck for the outstanding job he did on
the case.
12 .C.
City Commission.
12.C.1. Commissioner Archer commented that it was her under-
standing there is a community in Palm Beach County that has made
some arrangement whereby it is setting up it's own cable compa-
ny. By doing so they have the ability to tape their own meet-
ings and put them on their cable station. It was also her
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understanding that it generates some revenue. While she was not
sure of the details, she felt it was something that the City
ought to look into.
12.C.2. Commissioner Perlman stated that he had gotten word
from Adelphia Cable that their General Manager is personally
looking into what can be done in terms of the most competitive
pricing structure to televise the meetings. He hoped that a
proposal would be submitted fairly quickly.
Hr. Perlman commented that he attended the opening of
Orchard View Park this past weekend and was very pleased with
the way it turned out. He felt the park will get a lot of
public use and he urged everyone to go out and visit.
Hr. Perlman commented that he had attended a breakfast
with the Principals of the Delray schools and was very pleased
to hear them all say how supportive the City has been of their
efforts over the years. They have a lot of exciting programs
going on at the schools. There was also the opportunity to
welcome the Village Academy as the newest school as well as
several new Principals.
Mr.
Commissioner
Committeeman.
Perlman congratulated Commissioner Archer and
Schwartz for being elected Committeewoman and
13.C.3. Commissioner McCarthy had no comments or inquiries.
13.C.4. Mayor Schmidt stated that he attended the 1st Interna-
tional Academy sponsored by the Florida League of Cities about
international economic development in the state. He obtained
some very interesting information which he had passed on to the
City Manager. There were also some very interesting discussions
about the challenges facing the state with education as we enter
what one of the speakers called the "Third Wave of Education"
which is technology-based education, and how far behind Florida
is on that.
At this point the Commission moved to Item 11 on the
agenda.
11. Comments and Inquiries on Non-Agenda Items from the
Public-Immediately following Public Hearings.
ll.A. City Hanager's response to prior public comments and
inquiries.
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In response to Mr. John Bennett's complaint about the
red light on bridges staying on after the gate goes up, the City
Hanager reported that in discussing this with Palm Beach County,
their process is that after the bridge closes and is locked
down, the bridgetender activates the inner gate which would be
the other lane to open and then the outer gate opens in se-
quence. Three seconds after the outer gate is fully opened (all
the way in the upright position) the traffic signal sequences to
green. Anyone who travels through the red light after the outer
gate raises is subject to a moving traffic violation citation.
These processes have been approved by Palm Beach County Risk
Hanagement. There is no intent to change this established
operating procedure. People who drive under the arm while it is
still on the way up and the light is red can get a ticket for
doing so.
11 .B.
From the Public.
ll.B.1. Carolyn Zimmerman, 212 S.W. 2nd Avenue, addressed the
Commission concerning the need for a part-time position to
assist the City's Animal Control Officer. She urged the City
Commission to seriously consider this matter.
Hs. Zimmerman expressed her opinion that the sponsors
of the different events held in the City ought to be responsible
for paying their own costs for Police security and employee
overtime. She did not feel that the citizens should have to pay
when somebody is trying to raise money.
Hs. Zimmerman then expressed her concern about the
shortage of Police officers in the City. She felt it extremely
important that the residents of Delray Beach be afforded a safe
community and urged the City Commission to take some action on
this problem as soon as possible.
ll.B.2. Jay Slavin, resident of Rainberry Bay, suggested that
the City publish some sort of explanation about the recent
purchase of the additional tennis center at the former Interna-
tional Tennis Resort. She commented that many residents do not
understand what the City purchased and why it was purchased when
the existing tennis center already costs the taxpayers money.
Hs. Slavin felt it would be helpful if the City were to explain
the reasons for purchase and its usefulness to the City.
Ms. Slavin then commented that the rates at the Lake-
view Golf Course in the summer, in the late spring and early
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fall are great; however, in the middle of December to the middle
of April the rates are extraordinarily high for City residents.
She suggested that the rate structure be re-examined in an
effort to make it more favorable to residents.
ll.B.3. Jean Beer, 2145 S.W. 26th Terrace, asked what the
Commission or the League of Cities has done about material she
faxed about the U.S. Senate Bill 1028. She stated that the
legislation is aimed at growth management nationwide and will
take control away from the local level. It has alrady passed
the House of Representatives and the Senate will have it run
through before the City knows what happens. Mrs. Beer urged the
City Commission to seriously consider this matter.
Hrs. Beer then asked why the ordinances on first
reading were being read before 7:00 p.m.? She felt that people
plan on being at the meetings at 7:00 p.m. even if they are not
allowed to speak on an item. Hrs. Beer did not feel it was
right to have first readings before 7:00 p.m.
ll.B.4. Alice Finst, 707 Place Tavant, also questioned why the
first readings were held before 7:00 p.m. She also commented
that she felt it was cavalier of the Commission to pass an
ordinance on first reading just to move it on to second reading.
Doing so does not allow the opportunity for the Commission to
get any input into what is going on. It just moves an item to
second reading where a whole bunch of information that may or
may not be true is thrown out and the Commission is supposed to
make a quick decision on it at one meeting. Hrs. Finst felt it
would be beneficial to have the information up front so that
there would be time to mull it over and ask more questions
between first and second readings. She asked that the Commis-
sion go back to the first readings portion of the agenda, let
the public speak, and then consider all of the information prior
to the second reading.
At this point, the time being 7:05 p.m., the City
Commission moved to the duly advertised Public Hearings portion
of the agenda.
10.
PUBLIC HEARINGS:
10.A. RESOLUTION NO. 65-00 (TENTATIVE MILLAGE LEVY): A
resolution tentatively levying a tax on all properties within
the City of Delray Beach for operation and maintenance and for
payment of principal and interest on bonded indebtedness for FY
2001. Prior to consideration of passage of this resolution, a
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public hearing has been scheduled to be held at this time.
The City Manager presented Resolution No. 65-00:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COHHISSION OF THE
CITY OF DELRAY BEACH, TO TENTATIVELY LEVY A
TAX ON ALL PROPERTIES WITHIN THE CITY OF
DELRAY BEACH, FLORIDA, FOR MAINTENANCE AND
OPERATION, AND TO TENTATIVELY LEVY A TAX FOR
THE PAYMENT OF PRINCIPAL AND INTEREST ON
BONDED INDEBTEDNESS, AND TO ALLOCATE AND
APPROPRIATE SAID COLLECTIONS THEREUNDER.
(The official copy of Resolution No. 65-00 is on file
in the City Clerk's office.)
The City Attorney stated that Resolution No. 65-00
tentatively levies a tax on all properties within the City of
Delray Beach for FY 2001 as follows: 7.26 mills for operation
and maintenance of the General Fund, and 0.69 mills for the
payment of principal and interest on bonded indebtedness, for a
total of 7.95 mills as the tentative millage rate. The tenta-
tive millage rate of 7.95 mills is three-tenths of a mill more
than FY 2000. The rolled back rate calculated under the TRIM
law for operating purposes is 6.5949 mills. The tentative
millage rate is 10.09% above the rolled back rate.
A public hearing was held having been legally adver-
tised in compliance with the laws of the State of Florida and
the Charter of the City of Delray Beach, Florida.
Hayor Schmidt declared the public hearing open. There
being no one who wished to address the Commission, the public
hearing was closed.
Mrs. Archer moved to approve Resolution No. 65-00,
seconded by Ms. McCarthy. Upon roll call the Commission voted
as follows: Mayor Schmidt - Yes; Mr. Perlman - Yes; Mrs. Archer
- Yes; Ms. McCarthy - Yes. Said motion passed with a 4 to 0
vote.
10 .B.
RESOLUTION NO. 66-00 (TENTATIVE MILLAGE LEVY/DDA): A
resolution tentatively levying a tax on all properties within
the Downtown Development Authority Taxing District of the City
of Delray Beach for FY 2001. Prior to consideration of passage
of this resolution, a public hearing has been scheduled to be
held at this time.
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The City Manager presented Resolution No. 66-00:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF DELRAY BEACH, TO TENTATIVELY LEVY A
TAX ON ALL PROPERTIES WITHIN THE DOWNTOWN
DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY TAXING DISTRICT OF THE
CITY OF DELRAY BEACH, FLORIDA, FOR MAINTE-
NANCE AND OPERATION, AND TO APPROPRIATE SAID
COLLECTIONS THEREUNDER.
(The official copy of Resolution No. 66-00 is on file
in the City Clerk's office.)
The City Attorney stated that Resolution No. 66-00
tentatively levies a tax in the amount of 1.00 mill on all
properties within the Downtown Development Authority Taxing
District of the City of Delray Beach for FY 2001. This tenta-
tive millage exceeds the 0.92 rolled back rate calculated under
the TRIM law by 8.97%.
A public hearing was held having been legally adver-
tised in compliance with the laws of the State of Florida and
the Charter of the City of Delray Beach, Florida.
Hayor Schmidt declared the public hearing open. There
being no one who wished to address the Commission, the public
hearing was closed.
Mrs. Archer moved to approve Resolution No. 66-00,
seconded by Hr. Perlman. Upon roll call the Commission voted as
follows: Mr. Perlman - Yes; Mrs. Archer - Yes; Ms. McCarthy -
Yes; Mayor Schmidt - Yes. Said motion passed with a 4 to 0
vote.
10 .C.
RESOLUTION NO. 67-00 (TENTATIVE BUDGET ADOPTION FOR FY
2001): A resolution tentatively making appropriations of sums
of money for all necessary expenditures of the City of Delray
Beach for the period October 1, 2000 through September 30, 2001.
Prior to consideration of passage of this resolution, a public
hearing has been scheduled to be held at this time.
The City Manager presented Resolution No. 67-00:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF DELRAY BEACH, FLORIDA, MAKING TENTA-
TIVE APPROPRIATIONS OF SUMS OF MONEY FOR ALL
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NECESSARY EXPENDITURES OF THE CITY OF DELRAY
BEACH FOR THE PERIOD FROM THE 1st
APPROPRIATIONS AND THEIR PAYMENT; AND TO
REPEAL ALL RESOLUTIONS WHOLLY IN CONFLICT
WITH THIS RESOLUTION AND ALL RESOLUTIONS
INCONSISTENT WITH THIS RESOLUTION TO THE
EXTENT OF SUCH INCONSISTENCY.
(The official copy of Resolution No. 67-00 is on file
in the City Clerk's office.)
A public hearing was held having been legally adver-
tised in compliance with the laws of the State of Florida and
the Charter of the City of Delray Beach, Florida.
Hayor Schmidt declared the public
Speaking from the audience were the following:
hearing open.
Jean Beer, speaking on behalf of Progressive Residents
of Delray (P.R.O.D.), read the following statement into the
record: "I would like to thank staff for their effort to ascer-
tain the cost of publicizing the city through special events.
The total net cost, if you include $50,000 for supervisory time,
comes to $250,000.
"We were surprised to hear that the Commission put a
cap of 50 events when we have police morale problems already
with a smaller number. Fifty events is virtually one per week.
This is excessive. It seems to us that we should be reducing
the number of events after analyzing their benefit on an
individual basis. Furthermore, there seems to be an assumption
that once an event is given it will go on indefinitely. There
should be a review each year to see if they are in fact
productive for the city and the downtown merchants. We also
subsidize the Chamber whose prime function is to publicize the
city.
"PROD would like to compliment Commissioner Perlman
for reminding the Commission that their new focus was to be on
the neighborhoods and requesting money for them in this year's
budget.
"Although the mantra for years has been as value in
the CRA goes up, the rest of the city follows. This is simply
not always true. Chatelaine has had their values decrease. We
have had calls from people in Chatelaine, Delray Shores and
Rainberry Lakes that their neighborhoods were becoming blighted.
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It is time that the city recognized that neighborhood
improvement is not limited to those in the CRA area only.
"The tax revenue from the two-thirds of the city that
is not part of the CRA has had to absorb the increase, after
other revenues, in General Fund expenditures for fifteen years.
This will continue for the next 19 years. You cannot expect
them to do this if their values are going down while those in
the CRA are going up. You also cannot expect those same neigh-
borhoods to be enthused about General Fund money for projects in
the CRA area that are not essential. The CRA has more money at
their disposal each year and the Chamber and the CRA must stop
asking for subsidies for everything they do. You were all
elected on the basis of your concerns for neighborhoods. That
concern must be citywide.
"We suggest that the city cut some spending in areas
that are strictly made to publicize the city and give that money
to neighborhoods outside of the CRA that need help."
Jean Beer, speaking on her own behalf, read the
following statement into the record: "When you look at the
total amount of money spent on publicizing the city you must
include the tennis stadium costs. According to the audit the
deficit was $259,000 and Mr. Dubin agrees that we will be paying
Citrix for the next two years. Unless some income is generated
you should figure that amount into the total. It is interesting
to note that the tennis stadium is nowhere in this budget. Some
policy needs to be set so that there is a limit as to how much
the city spends on publicity. This is after all a function of
the Chamber and the CRA. We have great projections based on
assumptions of the amount generated to the merchants from these
events, but no facts and, in fact, hardly overwhelming atten-
dance.
"The city needs to set some policies in regard to how
much city funds will be expended to subsidize the maintenance of
non-profit organizations. For example, we have been maintaining
the Woman's Club for over fifty years. We also subsidize the
Chamber and the Library. I have been told that we will "always"
have to subsidize Old School Square. Old School Square now
wants to expand, yet it cannot cover its operating budget for
what it has now. They need to become fully able to do so before
taking on more.
"Should you think I am opposed to the city subsidizing
the Library, that is not true. Some services are essential to a
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city. If we are in favor of any expansion, it should be the
Library. We need more money for police, the Library and the
neighborhoods."
Dale Popik, 975 Cypress Drive in Tropic Isle, ques-
tioned why there is such a large increase ($1,000) in his pro-
posed tax bill just for city taxes, especially since the City
has benefited from an increased tax base due to all of the new
construction that has taken place and increased property values.
In response, the City Hanager stated that the proposed
tax notice was based on 8.2 mills which was the proposed mil-
lage. Since then the City Commission has reduced the millage to
7.95 mills. The entire millage increase can be accounted for by
the road reconstruction program that is currently underway in
the city. The debt service on the roadway improvement program
can account for the entire increase of three-tenths of a mill.
Hr. Popik stated that the city is still at a ten
percent increase over a one year period with it's expanded tax
base and he felt that was far too great of an increase. If
there was any way for the millage to be reduced further, he felt
that it should be done.
There being no one else who wished to address the City
Commission, the public hearing was closed.
Mrs. Archer moved to approve Resolution No. 67-00,
seconded by Hr. Perlman. Upon roll call the Commission voted as
follows: Mrs. Archer - Yes; Ms. McCarthy - Yes; Mayor Schmidt -
Yes; Mr. Perlman - Yes. Said motion passed with a 4 to 0 vote.
10 .D.
ORDINANCE NO. 22-00 (FIRST READING/FIRST PUBLIC HEAR-
ING): An ordinance amending LDR Section 4.4.12, "Planned Commer-
cial (PC) District", by amending Subsection 4.4.12(D), "Condi-
tional Uses and Structures Allowed" and Subsection 4.4.12(G),
"Supplemental District Regulations", to implement provisions of
the Lindell Boulevard/Federal Highway Redevelopment Plan. If
passed, a second public hearing will be scheduled for September
19, 2000. Prior to consideration of this ordinance on FIRST
Reading, a public hearing has been scheduled to be held at this
time.
The City Manager presented Ordinance No. 22-00:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COHHISSION OF THE
CITY OF DELRAY BEACH, FLORIDA, AMENDING
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CHAPTER FOUR, "ZONING REGULATIONS", SECTION
4.4.12, "PLANNED COHHERCIAL (PC) DISTRICT",
OF THE LAND DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS OF THE
CITY OF DELRAY BEACH, BY AMENDING SUBSECTION
4.4.12(D), "CONDITIONAL USES AND STRUCTURES
ALLOWED", AND SUBSECTION 4.4.12(G), "SUPPLE-
MENTAL DISTRICT REGULATIONS", TO IMPLEMENT
PROVISIONS OF THE REDEVELOPMENT PLAN FOR THE
LINDELL BOULEVARD/FEDERAL HIGHWAY REDEVELOP-
MENT AREA ~6; PROVIDING A SAVING CLAUSE, A
GENERAL REPEALER CLAUSE, AND AN EFFECTIVE
DATE.
(The official copy of Ordinance No. 22-00 is on file
in the City Clerk's office).
The City Attorney read the caption of the ordinance.
Paul Dorling, Acting Director of Planning and Zoning,
stated that the redevelopment plan for the Lindell Boule-
vard/Federal Highway area was before the City Commission on
April 4, 2000, as part of Comprehensive Plan Amendment 2000-1.
The plan called for mixed use development, including residential
densities of up to 16 units per acre subject to meeting perfor-
mance standards and based upon a development's conformance with
applicable standards and criteria described in the redevelopment
plan. The proposed text amendments to the PC (Planned Commer-
cial) zoning district are necessary to accommodate the goals of
the plan. The Planning and Zoning Board considered the text
changes at a public hearing on Hay 22, 2000, and voted
unanimously to recommend approval.
A public hearing was held having been legally adver-
tised in compliance with the laws of the State of Florida and
the Charter of the City of Delray Beach, Florida.
Hayor Schmidt declared the public hearing open. There
being no one who wished to address the Commission, the public
hearing was closed.
Mrs. Archer moved to approve Ordinance No. 22-00 on
FIRST Reading, seconded by Ms. McCarthy. Upon roll call the
Commission voted as follows: Mrs. Archer - Yes; Ms. McCarthy -
Yes; Mayor Schmidt - Yes; Mr. Perlman - Yes. Said motion passed
with a 4 to 0 vote.
10.E. ORDINANCE NO. 21-00 (TRANSMITTAL HEARING FOR
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COMPREHENSIVE PLAN AMENDMENT 2000-2):
City-initiated Future Land Use Hap amendment from
County C/5 (Commercial with residential density
of 5 units per acre) to City GC (General Commer-
cial) for approximately 14.19 acres located at
the southwest corner of Linton Boulevard and
Hilitary Trail (Palm Court Plaza).
o
City-initiated Future Land Use Hap amendment for
1.8+/- acres in Block 36, Town of Delray, from
CF-P (Community Facilities-Public Buildings) and
LD (Low Density Residential 0-5 units per acre)
to GC (General Commercial).
o
Combined City and privately initiated Future Land
Use Hap amendment for 6.4 acres from GC (General
Commercial) and RDA ~5 (Redevelopment Area ~5) to
CC (Commercial Core).
The City Manager presented Ordinance No. 21-00:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COHHISSION OF THE
CITY OF DELRAY BEACH, FLORIDA, ADOPTING
COMPREHENSIVE PLAN AMENDMENT 2000-2 PURSUANT
TO THE PROVISIONS OF THE "LOCAL GOVERNMENT
COMPREHENSIVE PLANNING AND LAND DEVELOPMENT
REGULATION ACT", FLORIDA STATUTES SECTIONS
163.3161 THROUGH 163.3243, INCLUSIVE; ALL AS
MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED IN EXHIBIT "A"
ENTITLED "COMPREHENSIVE PLAN AMENDMENT 2000-
2" AND INCORPORATED HEREIN BY REFERENCE;
PROVIDING A SAVING CLAUSE, A GENERAL
REPEALER CLAUSE, AND AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
(The official copy of Ordinance No. 21-00 is on file
in the City Clerk's Office.)
The City Attorney read the caption of the ordinance.
Prior to consideration of passage of this ordinance on FIRST
Reading and transmittal of Comprehensive Plan Amendment 2000-2,
a public hearing has been scheduled to be held at this time.
Paul Dorling, Acting Director of Planning and Zoning,
stated that Comprehensive Plan Amendment 2000-2 was initiated by
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the City Commission on August 1, 2000, and generally focuses on
clarification of several policies as outlined in the summary
provided in the backup material. Hr. Dorling briefly reviewed
the three Future Land Use Map amendments included in Amendment
2000-2. The first affects what is commonly known as the Palm
Court Plaza located at the southeast corner of Linton Boulevard
and Hilitary Trail. This represents the first part of the
phased annexation through water service agreement for the Delray
Community Hospital campus. The second land use change is a
City-initiated change for Block 36 which is the redevelopment
block currently being considered by the Community Redevelopment
Agency. Mr. Dorling noted that the proposed land use of GC
(General Commercial) would accommodate all of the four develop-
ment proposals under consideration. The third FLUM amendment is
a combination City and privately initiated effort for the former
Steve Hoore Chevrolet site and adjacent commercial strips along
the Federal Highway pairs on the east and west of that site.
The Planning and Zoning Board considered Comprehensive Plan
Amendment 2000-2 on August 21, 2000, and voted unanimously to
recommend approval and that it be transmitted to the Department
of Community Affairs for review and comment.
A public hearing was held having been legally adver-
tised in compliance with the laws of the State of Florida and
the Charter of the City of Delray Beach, Florida.
Hayor Schmidt declared the public hearing open. There
being no one who wished to address the City Commission, the
public hearing was closed.
Mr. Perlman moved to approve Ordinance No. 21-00 on
FIRST Reading and transmit Comprehensive Plan Amendment 2000-2
to the Florida Department of Community Affairs. The motion was
seconded by Ms. McCarthy. Upon roll call the Commission voted
as follows: Ms. McCarthy - Yes; Mayor Schmidt - Yes; Mr. Perl-
man - Yes; Mrs. Archer - Yes. Said motion passed with a 4 to 0
vote.
10.F. ORDINANCE NO. 20-00: An ordinance amending Chapter
56, "Stormwater", Section 56.16, "Establishment of Rates for
Stormwater Management Assessments", of the City Code by repeal-
ing Subsection 56.16(E) and enacting a new Subsection 56.16(E)
in order to remove any reference to the Master Appraisal File.
Prior to consideration of passage of this ordinance on Second
and FINAL Reading, a public hearing has been scheduled to be
held at this time.
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The City Manager presented Ordinance No. 20-00:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COHHISSION OF THE
CITY OF DELRAY BEACH, FLORIDA, AMENDING
CHAPTER 56, "STORMWATER", SECTION 56.16,
"ESTABLISHMENT OF RATES FOR STORMWATER
MANAGEMENT ASSESSMENTS", SUBSECTION 56.16(E)
OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF
DELRAY BEACH BY REPEALING SUBSECTION
56.16(E) AND ENACTING A NEW SUBSECTION
56.16(E) IN ORDER TO REMOVE ANY REFERENCE TO
THE MASTER APPRAISAL FILE; PROVIDING A
GENERAL REPEALER CLAUSE, A SAVING CLAUSE AND
AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
(The official copy of Ordinance No. 20-00 is on file
in the City Clerk's office).
The City Attorney read the caption of the ordinance.
A public hearing was held having been legally advertised in
compliance with the laws of the State of Florida and the Charter
of the City of Delray Beach, Florida.
Hayor Schmidt declared the public hearing open. There
being no one who wished to address the Commission, the public
hearing was closed.
Mrs. Archer moved to approve Ordinance No. 20-00 on
Second and FINAL Reading, seconded by Mr. Perlman. Upon roll
call the Commission voted as follows: Mayor Schmidt - Yes; Mr.
Perlman - Yes; Mrs. Archer - Yes; Ms. McCarthy - Yes. Said
motion passed with a 4 to 0 vote.
At this point, Hayor Schmidt opened the floor for any
additional comments from the public on non-agendaed items.
Speaking were the following:
Kevin Warner, 248 Venetian Drive, asked for an
explanation of why both a first and second reading are required
for the adoption of certain ordinances?
The City Attorney responded that there is a Florida
State statute that requires first and second readings on ordi-
nances. It states that a public hearing shall be held at the
second reading except for certain text changes that deal with
the allowable uses of land. In that instance a public hearing
is required on first reading as well as second reading.
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Hr. Warner further inquired if it would be up to the
City Commission to decide whether to have public comment on a
particular issue at first reading of an ordinance?
The City Attorney responded that public hearings are
formally advertised as such for second reading of an ordinance.
The Commission does have discretion on whether or not to accept
public comment on first reading. However, for quasi-judicial
proceedings, the intent is to insure that the City meets court
decisions that require due process for all interested parties to
have an opportunity to be heard at one setting, not that an
issue could not be continued from second reading to a date
certain if it became necessary to do so. There are due process
requirements under case law dealing with quasi-judicial proceed-
ings to which the City must adhere.
Venice Graham, 42 N.W. 9th Avenue, stated that she had
been told that the City was planning to start allowing business-
es to go in the area north of Mount Olive Baptist Church on N.W.
4th Avenue, and asked if there was any truth to this?
Hayor Schmidt responded that there are some plans to
try to get some businesses to move in on N.W. 5th Avenue where
it has traditionally been commercial. He was not aware of any
plans for N.W. 4th Avenue, but would have staff follow up and
get a response to Ms. Graham.
There being no one else from the audience who wished
to speak, Hayor Schmidt closed the floor to public comment.
In response to Mrs. Beer's comments, Mayor Schmidt
advised that the Commission would be considering the policy on
special events at the September 12th workshop. He further
commented that the cap of 50 was something that the Commission
used as a temporary stopgap until staff could take a closer look
and a comprehensive policy can be adopted. It is not set in
stone that there will always be 50 events.
Hayor Schmidt then commented that he had gotten a
letter from Senator Ron Klein that said this is the time for the
Commission to speak with him about any legislative issues the
City would like to see addressed. He suggested that any issues
be passed along to Kathy Daley, the City's lobbyist.
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The City Hanager advised that Hs. Daley is scheduled
to meet with the City Commission at the October workshop (Octo-
ber 10, 2000).
Hrs. Archer asked when the Commission might get more
information or have further discussion on the Police situation
(i.e. stretching them too thin on special events, what is
happening with the new officers, and how these issues can best
be approached)? The City Hanager stated that he and the Police
Chief have discussed it, and the Chief is talking to him employ-
ees about various options. He would bring a proposal as soon as
possible.
Hr. Perlman inquired if the Grants Consultant had made
it into the FY 2001 budget? The City Manager responded that it
had not specifically, but that at this point it would probably
be funded out of contingencies. He commented that there are
proposals he would bring to the Commission. In particular,
there is one that has worked with the CRA and works with Palm
Beach County that he would suggest as perhaps a good person to
work with along this line.
There being no further business,
adjourned by Hayor Schmidt at 7:40 p.m.
the meeting was
ATTEST:
MAYOR
The undersigned is the City Clerk of the City of Delray Beach,
Florida, and the information provided herein is the minutes of
the City Commission meeting held on September 7, 2000, which
minutes were were formally approved and adopted by the City
Commission on
City Clerk
NOTE TO READER: If the minutes you have received are not com-
pleted as indicated above, this means they are not the official
minutes of the City Commission. They will become the official
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minutes only after review and approval which may involve some
amendments, additions or deletions.
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be funded out of contingencies. He commented that there are
proposals he would bring to the Commission. In particular,
there is one that has worked with the CRA and works with Palm
Beach County that he would suggest as perhaps a good person to
work with along this line.
There being no further business,
adjourned by Mayor Schmidt at 7:40 p.m.
ATTEST:
the meeting was
~ity Cle~
MAYOR
The undersigned is the City Clerk of the City of Delray Beach,
Florida, and the information provided herein is the minutes of
the City Commission meeting held on September 7, 2000, which
minutes were
we e formally approved and adopted by the City
Commission on
~ity Cle~ '
NOT~ TO R~ADER: If the minutes you have received are not com-
pleted as indicated above, this means they are not the official
minutes of the City Commission. They will become the official
minutes only after review and approval which may involve some
amendments, additions or deletions.
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