12-11-90 DECEMBER 11, 1990
A Regular Meeting of the City Commission of the City of Delray
Beach, Florida, was called to order by Mayor Thomas E. Lynch in the
Commission Chambers at City Hall at 6:00 P.M., Tuesday, December 11,
1990.
1. Roll call showed:
Present - Commissioner Jay Alperin
Commissioner William Andrews
Commissioner Armand Mouw
Commissioner David Randolph
Mayor Thomas E. Lynch
Absent - None
Also present were - City Manager David T. Harden and City Attorney Jeffrey S. Kurtz
2. The opening prayer was delivered by Deputy Vice-Mayor Andrews.
3. The Pledge of Allegiance to the flag of the United States of
America was given.
4. Mayor Lynch requested Item No. 6D be moved to the first Item
under Presentations. On the Item under Presentations, the CRA requested
making the presentation. On Item No. 11, Mayor Lynch requested Item A
and B be switched.
Dr. Alperin moved approval of the agenda as amended, seconded
by Mr. Andrews. Upon roll call the Commission voted as follows: Mr.
Mouw - Yes; Dr. Alperin - Yes; Mr. Andrews - Yes; Mr. Randolph - Yes;
Mayor Lynch - Yes. Said motion passed with a 5 to 0 vote.
5. Approval of Minutes.
None
6. Proclamations.
A. Mayor Lynch read and presented a proclamation commending
Jose Antonio Cordero, Elizabeth B. Shealy and Amy E. Jones for their
life saving actions which were in the highest and best traditions of
community service.
Fire Chief Kerry Koen, Delray Beach Fire Department, explained
how the fire started and commended the above named people for their
heroic efforts.
B. Mayor Lynch presented a proclamation proclaiming the week
of December 16 - 22, 1990 as "Headstart 25th Anniversary Celebration."
C. Mayor Lynch read and presented a proclamation proclaiming
the month of January, 1991 as "Voluntary Blood Donor Month" and urged
all of the citizens to pay tribute to those who donate blood through
their local blood center. Mayor Lynch urged citizens in good health to
donate regularly and for all civic groups, service and religious organ-
izations and businesses to form a blood donor group to provide blood for
others.
7. Presentations.
(6D) Mayor Lynch presented a proclamation proclaiming October
20 - 28, 1990 as "National Red Ribbon Week."
Mayor Lynch summarized the purpose for Red Ribbon Week and how
the Commission, Police Department and citizens can work to eradicate the
problems occurring from drug abuse.
Richard Lincoln, Interim Delray Beach Police Chief, came
forward to accept the proclamation, described Community Policing, and
informed the citizens how the Police Department will be involving more
resources in the future.
Mayor Lynch questioned Interim Chief Lincoln about the TIP LINE
(243-7839) and asked if it could be published. It is an anonymous line
and the Police Department will respond as best they can.
Judge Gersten, Administrative Judge of the New County Court-
house, stated the Delray Police Department sponsored the First Annual
D.A.R.E. Run which is another way the Police Department is fighting the
drug problem. Arrests alone do not do the job; education along with
D.A.R.E. is the best program n~tionwide. Chief Judge Harley has stated
that the Judicial System will do everything they can to assist the
communities in enforcing the laws.
Jerry Taylor, South County Drug Abuse Foundation, stated the
Foundation's pleasure is in the fact that the City of Delray is joining
hands with the Foundation in recognizing the drug problem, and helping
to take a leadership role in combatting drugs in the community.
Kevin Egan and Frank Spence, representing the CRA, thanked Mr.
Mouw for all the time and work he did for the CRA, wished him well and
presented Mr. Mouw with a plaque.
A. Kathy Daley - Draft Legislative Work Program
Kathy Daley advised that discussions would be early this year
which in turn has pushed all the Committee meetings forward. Most of
January will be spent in Tallahassee at COmmittee Meetings and all of
February on Appropriations. The Delegation is only meeting two days
this year on the local level. All local bills and requests have to be
in on January 15, 1991 or January 17, 1991.
There is an appropriations request from the Federal Government
in the amount of $3.4 million for the Beach Renourishment Project. The
only problem is that the Army Corp still has not given the author-
ization on this project. The permits are fine, but authorization is
needed to extend the program in order to go with the funds.
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The next item is the Fire Station. This presentation is being
done with the bonds that were passed, but the land for building the fire
station needs to be purchased. A $500,000 request to the State Legisla-
ture for building the fire station has gone through the Department of
Community Affairs and through the Safe Neighborhood Act. It has been
agency approved.
The next request is from the CRA. This is basically a request
from the Department of Community Affairs or Department of Education,
whichever one it will be solved under, to purchase the old Winn Dixie
site on N.E. 2nd Avenue in order to develop a Palm Beach Community
Campus. This is a $3,000,000 request and will take some time. It will
be approached from Community Development or Education.
Grants have been approved through the State for Old School
Square. There are two different grants - a Special Category Grant which
is a building grant, and the Cultural Facility Grant, the program which
will be housed in the approved building.
Direction from the Commission is needed for the DDA. With the
session being early this year, January 3 and 4, 1991 is the deadline for
local bills to be submitted to the Delegation.
It was the consensus of the Commission to support the referen-
dum, adding it to the meeting of January 29, 1991 and to delete it if
there are any changes.
Mayor Lynch requested the City Attorney to add the DDA referen-
dum item to the Special Meeting of December 28, 1990. There was a
request to receive information prior to that date.
Chief Koen requested hazardous waste, being transported through
the City and State, be looked into. The bill did not pass last year.
This is for rail and highway. Every form of transport is being studied
at present and most Cities are joining in and supporting this effort.
Ms. Daley stated support will be given to legislation which
will allow municipalities to annex those parcels which are surrounded
entirely by one municipality.
Ms. Daley stated the Palm Beach Municipal League will have its
platform done the end of this month, and the League of Cities will have
theirs finished in January.
Mayor Lynch stated the Commission has concerns with the Munici-
pal Leagues and would like to check into some issues the same night as
they will be doing the referendum.
B. Water Restrictions - South Florida Water Management Dis-
trict (Bruce Adams)
This item was withdrawn as no one was present to represent it.
CONSENT AGENDA
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8.A. Authorization to Submit Application. The Commission is to
consider authorizing submission of a grant application regarding the
1991 Innovation Award Program/Ford Foundation for the City's After
School Program. Approval is recommended.
8.B. Approval of Easement Deed - Fire Station No. 2. The Commission
is to consider approval of an easement deed to Florida Power and Light
for Fire Station No. 2. Approval is recommended.
8.C. Emergency Repair Services Outside CDBG Target Area. The
Commission is to consider waiving the CDBG Policies and Procedures
regarding provision of housing assistance to structures within CDBG
Target area to allow the provision of an emergency repair outside of the
CDBG Target Area. Approval is recommended.
8.D. Contract Amendment No. 2 - Waste Management. The Commission is
to consider approval of contract amendment No. 2 to the refuse contract
with Waste Management, Inc. Approval is recommended.
8.E. Final Payment - A.O.B. Underground, Inc. The Commission is to
consider a request for final payment from A.O.B. Underground, Inc., in
the amount of $6,285.53 for the Country Club Acres water main extension.
Approval is recommended.
8.F. Settlement of Nuisance Abatement Liens. The Commission is to
consider accepting a deed in lieu of foreclosure and $500 in satisfac-
tion of the outstanding liens on property located at 216 S.W. 13th
Avenue. Approval is recommended.
8.G. Resolution No. 115-90. Resolution No. 115-90, assessing costs
for abatement action required to board up an unsafe structure at 109
S.E. 5th Avenue, is before the Commission for consideration.
The caption of Resolution No. 115-90 is as follows:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF DELRAY
BEACH, FLORIDA, PURSUANT TO CHAPTER 165 OF THE CODE OF
ORDINANCES 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 RESOLU-
TION, AND DECLARING SAID LEVY TO BE A LIEN UPON THE
SUBJECT PROPERTY FOR UNPAID ASSESSMENTS; PROVIDING FOR
THE MAILING OF NOTICE.
(Copy of Resolution No. 115-90 is on file in the official
Resolution Book)
8.H. Resolution No. 116-90. Resolution No. 116-90, assessing costs
for abatement action required to board up an unsafe structure at 218
North Ocean Boulevard, is before the Commission for consideration.
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The caption of Resolution No. 116-90 is as follows:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF DELRAY
BEACH, FLORIDA, PURSUANT TO CHAPTER 165 OF THE CODE OF
ORDINANCES 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 RESOLU-
TION, AND DECLARING SAID LEVY TO BE A LIEN UPON THE
SUBJECT PROPERTY FOR UNPAID ASSESSMENTS; PROVIDING FOR
THE MAILING OF NOTICE.
(Copy of Resolution No. 116-90 is on file in the official
Resolution Book)
8.I. Resolution No. 117-90. Resolution No. 117-90, supporting full
participation of the American Industry in the provision of telecommun-
ication equipment and service, is before the Commission for consider-
ation.
The caption of Resolution No. 117-90 is as follows:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF DELRAY
BEACH, FLORIDA, SUPPORTING FULL PARTICIPATION OF AMERICAN
INDUSTRY IN THE PROVISION OF TELECOMMUNICATIONS EQUIPMENT
AND SERVICE.
(Copy of Resolution No. 117-90 is on file in the official
Resolution Book)
8.J. Award of Bids and Contracts.
1. Three (3) 1250 gallons per minute Class A Pumper Fire
Engines - Pierce Manufacturing, Inc., in the amount of $540,709
with funding to come from Fire Department/Equipment Other
(Account No. 225-2311-522-60.89). Balance $1,046,000.
2. Landscape maintenance on N. Federal Highway, North
Congress Avenue and LaMat Avenue - Cole Lawn Service in the
amount of $40,245 with funding from Beautification Account No.
119-4144-572-33.49. Balance $187,525.
3. Replacement of defective Turbidity Meters at Water
Treatment Plant - H.F. Scientific, Inc., Ft. Myers in the
amount of $15,075 with funding from Account No. 444-5164-
536-60.31 ($8 Million Line of Credit) to be reimbursed by
Account No. 447-5164-536-50.31 (Proposed 1991 Water and Sewer
Revenue Bond.) Balance $250,000.
4. Rental Rehabilitation Program - MJD Construction Company
in the amount of $21,179 for rehabilitation of property at 215
N.W. 5th Avenue with funding to come from Rental Rehabilitation
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Grant (Account No. 118-1975-554-60.23). Account balance
$13,534.
5. Lighting protection for Police/Fire communications system
- Motorola C&E, Inc., in the amount of $19,450.91 with funds to
come from Public Safety Building fund (Project 338501).
Account balance $41,623.20.
6. Fourteen (14) portable radios and accessories for Commu-
nity Improvement - Motorola C&E, Inc., in the amount of
$11,599.14 with funding to come from Capital Equipment (Account
No. 001-2721-524-60.89). Account balance $18,475.
Dr. Alperin moved approval of the Consent Agenda, seconded by
Mr. Andrews. Upon roll call the Commission voted as follows: Dr.
Alperin - Yes; Mr. Andrews - Yes; Mr. Randolph - Yes; Mayor Lynch - Yes;
Mr. Mouw - Yes. Said motion passed with a 5 to 0 vote.
REGULAR AGENDA
9.A. Continuation of Ordinance No. 31-90. The Commission is to
consider continuing Ordinance No. 31-90 (Fire Station No. 1 Rezoning)
until such time as the city has acquired the entire sale. Approval is
recommended.
The City Attorney advised a First Reading. Second Reading and
Public Hearing process on rezoning has been done on this property. At
the time those hearings took place it was felt in mid-December there
would be a better idea when the acquisitions would have been done or
begun. In the interim the site has changed. With the reduction of the
amount of property, this will be a two story building instead of a one
story building which will be a significant change in the ordinance. The
original reason for putting this off until mid December was to avoid the
issue of condemnation of rezoning. At this point in time the condem-
nation action has been filed. The hearing date is going to be April 12,
1991. It is somewhat delayed for two reasons:
(1) There is a Federal Income Tax lien on some of the property,
with a 60 day period in order to answer the complaint; and
(2) Judge Colton is retiring effective January 1, and his
successor has not been named. The City will be on the new docket.
In reply to Mr. Randolph, the City Attorney stated they are
beginning to deal with the owners of the property before going to court.
Dr. Alperin moved to continue the ordinance until such time as
the City acquires the property, seconded by Mr. Randolph. Upon roll
call the Commission voted as follows: Mr. Andrews - Yes; Mr. Randolph -
Yes; Mayor Lynch - Yes; Mr. Mouw - Yes; Dr. Alperin - Yes. Said motion
passed with a 5 to 0 vote.
9.B. Code Enforcement County Court Citations. The Commission is to
consider and approve the City's participation in the County Court
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Citation (Notices to Appear) process for Code Enforcement Activities.
Approval is recommended.
Richard Bauer, Code Enforcement Administrator, stated the City
has adopted the State Ordinance which gives Code Enforcement Officers
the authority to issue County Court citations. When the ordinance was
originally enacted we had two penalties; one was $100 and one was $250.
Based on discussion with the City Manager and the approval form that
Judge Hurley has issued for standard use in Palm Beach County, there are
four classes of fines. Code Enforcement would like direction from the
Commission as to whether or not they would like to divide the fines into
those categories.
Mr. Mouw requested an explanation of the rules for violators
and stated he is concerned about the usage.
Dr. Alperin moved to approve the four categories subject to the
City Commission's further review and approval, seconded by Mr. Andrews.
Upon roll call the Commission voted as follows: Mr. Randolph - Yes;
Mayor Lynch - Yes; Mr. Mouw - Yes; Dr. Alperin - Yes; Mr. Andrews - Yes.
Said motion passed with a 5 to 0 vote.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
At this point, the time being 7:00 P.M., the Commission moved
to the duly advertised Public Hearings portion of the agenda.
10.A. Request for Waiver. The Commission is to consider a request
from the Arthritis Foundation to waive Code Section 118.27 (C) (3) which
provides for an annual registration fee for a charitable organization in
the amount of $300.00. Approval is recommended. Prior to consideration
a public hearing has been scheduled to be held at this time.
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.
Mr. Andrews moved approval of the request for waiver, seconded
by Mr. Randolph. Upon roll call the Commission voted as follows: Mayor
Lynch - Yes; Mr. Mouw - Yes; Dr. Alperin - Yes; Mr. Andrews - Yes; Mr.
Randolph - Yes. Said motion passed with a 5 to 0 vote.
Mr. Mouw questioned why charitable and non profit organizations
are charged a $300 registration fee.
Mayor Lynch requested the City Manager put this issue on a
workshop in the near future for a possible code amendment.
The public hearing was closed.
10.B. Request for Waiver. The Commission is to consider a request
from La Pinata Restaurant to waive Section 4.3.4 (h) (6) of the Land
Development Regulations which requires a 15 foot setback for signs. The
applicant is requesting a 10 foot setback. Approval is recommended.
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Prior to consideration a public hearing has been scheduled to be held at
this time.
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. The public hearing was closed.
Mr. Andrews moved to approved the request for waiver, seconded
by Mr. Randolph. Upon roll call the Commission voted as follows: Mr.
Mouw - Yes; Dr. Alperin - Yes; Mr. Andrews - Yes; Mr. Randolph - Yes;
Mayor Lynch - Yes. Said motion passed with a 5 to 0 vote.
10.C. Resolution No. 118-90. Resolution No. 118-90, adopting the
budget and the rates for the Stormwater Utility, is before the Commis-
sion for consideration. Prior to consideration of this resolution a
public hearing has been scheduled to be held at this time.
The City Manager presented Resolution No. 118-90:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF DELRAY
BEACH, FLORIDA, ESTABLISHING A BUDGET FOR THE STORMWATER
UTILITY SYSTEM; ESTABLISHING RATES FOR STORMWATER MANAGE-
MENT ASSESSMENTS FOR EACH PARCEL WITHIN THE BENEFITED
AREA, OTHER THAN NON-ASSESSED PROPERTY; PROVIDING FOR A
PUBLIC HEARING, ALL IN ACCORDANCE WITH ORDINANCES NO.
21-90 AND 49-90 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF
DELRAY BEACH, FLORIDA, AND RELEVANT STATUTORY AUTHORITY;
PROVIDING THAT UPON ADOPTION OF THIS RESOLUTION AND
ADOPTION OF THE STORMWATER MANAGEMENT ASSESSMENT ROLL,
THE CITY IS AUTHORIZED TO BILL AND COLLECT STORMWATER
MANAGEMENT ASSESSMENTS.
(Copy of Resolution No. 118-90 is on file in the official
Resolution Book)
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.
The City Attorney advised that Resolution No. 118-90 should not
be voted on until the Assessment Roll is discussed and finalized.
The City Manager gave a brief background summation stating that
in July, 1990 the City Commission passed an ordinance establishing the
Stormwater Utility. The concept was to provide a source of funding for
dealing with Stormwater problems and drainage problems. This has been
allowable in Florida, by way of Legislation, for about three (3) years.
In Delray Beach, the Comprehensive Plan, and work done with respect to
the Comprehensive Plan, identifies a lot of drainage work which needs to
be done. There is significant drainage work in the Decade of Excel-
lence Bond Issue, but there will still remain projects estimated at the
planning level in excess of five million dollars that need to be done.
All of this needs to be planned out in detail and evaluated further
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before anything more is done on it. In addition, the City has the
ongoing maintenance of the Stormwater drainage system as well as a lot
of smaller problems, such as intersections that flood. These situations
may only cost $6,000 or $10,000 or $15,000 to correct, but for various
reasons they have not been corrected because the City has not been
allocating a dedicated funding source to allow these problems to be
taken care of. The major issue that has developed since staff has been
working on this, is that the City of Delray Beach is somewhat unusual in
that we have a lot of private drainage systems in the City. Two rates
have been established for residences: one for single family detached
residences and one for condominiums. Single family detached is being
recommended at $2.25/month or $27.00 annually; the condominium rate is
about $14.00 per year. There are a number of condominiums and Home-
owners Associations that have private drainage systems which are not
currently being maintained by the City. Staff's recommendation to the
Commission in this regard is that the condominiums and Associations that
presently own their storm sewer systems transfer them to the City and
the City would take responsibility for maintaining them. This is
suggested just for the storm sewer systems; not for the streets, swales
or other above ground systems. This year the billing for the stormwater
utility will be done by the City. Beginning next year, the billing will
be included on the property tax bills; it will no longer be billed
separately by the City. The proposed rate is $2.25 per month for each
residential unit. For things like apartment complexes, shopping centers,
parking lots, etc., those would pay $2.25 per month for each equivalent
residential unit (ERU); a residential unit is averaged out at about
2,500 square feet of impervious area.
Mayor Lynch opened the Public Hearing.
Arthur Jackel, Chairman of the United Property Owners of Delray
Beach and resident of Rainberry Bay, expressed the opinion that there
are some inequities with the tax which must be addressed. Before taxing
people, the projects mentioned in the Decade of Excellence bond issue
should be started. This tax should be completely restudied before being
imposed so that no citizen is unfairly burdened.
Robert Feely, representing the owners of Lake Delray Apart-
ments, stated that he felt the billing received by lake Delray Apart-
ments in the amount of $9,800 as their share of the tax was unfair and
had been miscalculated. In speaking with staff, he was informed that
the billing was based on impervious area; however, Lake Delray Apart-
ments has five acres of water on the property and this area was included
in the billing. Mr. Feely also requested clarification as to whether
this is a tax or a bill since this will have an impact on whether or not
they can raise rental rates pursuant to HUD guidelines.
Sanford Fischer, 745 N.W. 24 Avenue in Rainberry Bay, stated
that the tax needs to be equal. Rainberry Bay has private roads
and storm drainage which is maintained by the association. If the tax
needs to be imposed, it should be equal to everybody.
Edward Hayes, Pastor of St. John Primitive Baptist Church in
Delray Beach, requested that the Commission reverse the Stormwater
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utility tax and find other means by which to correct the stormwater
problems, as it is creating an undue hardship within the community.
C. Spencer Pompey, 1122 N.W. 1st Street, questioned if the
stormwater assessment is truly equitable.
Hugh Delfs, 277 High Point Court West, stated his objection on
the basis of being taxed for areas that they do not live in. Mr. Delfs
requested the issue be tabled until such time as the Commission can work
out an equitable and just solution for condominiums.
Lorraine Kasper, 3000 Spanish Trail, spoke in favor of the
stormwater assessment fee.
Roger Boos, President of the Delray Place Homeowners Associa-
tion at 220 S.E. 10th Street and also one of the partners at Auburn
Trace, stated this is a grossly unfair tax put on new developments to
subsidize the older developments.
Henry Becker, 907 Bond Way, stated his area was annexed into
the City about two years ago and still has not received the utility
service (water and sewer) which had been promised when they were in the
County. He asked the Commission to stay on top of this issue.
Neil E. MacMillan, 805 Lake Shore Drive, stated he is repre-
senting his wife, two daughters and Ester Butler. He requested a note
be made as to his representation of the above mentioned people. Mr.
MacMillan reviewed the drainage line items in the Decade of Excellence
budget and noted there has been minimal expenditure for this purpose.
He felt the money in the Decade of Excellence fund should be expended
before imposing a new drainage fee.
William Murtha, resident of Delray Beach, stated he, too, has
no sewerage or drainage as was promised when his property was annexed,
and he felt this tax would put a burden on many people, himself includ-
ed.
Helen Coopersmith, High Point, stated she would like the
Commissioners to consider Mr. Harden's comments accepting private
systems, and insure the sewerage and drainage systems will be main-
tained.
Michael McClure, Pastor of West Park Baptist Church located at
4004 Lake Ida Road, requested stated that his church has been assessed
not only by the City for drainage, but also by the Lake Worth Drainage
District. He requested that the Commission consider eliminating this
tax for religious institutions.
Everett Parmiter, beach property owner/resident, stated he felt
many of the problems that are occurring are due to poor street design in
the first place, and, also, in the past the City has not taken care of
things like catch basins.
Reverend Gibbons, Lawrence Road, stated drainage should be
assessed in the newer areas, and the older areas that don't have
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drainage should have it. He also stated his area has been annexed in
the City for almost two years and does not have garbage containers.
James Driscoll, Christ Missionary Baptist Church, stated that
too many taxes are hurting the community.
Richard Burnett, Delray Beach resident, expressed the opinion
that if the City intends to grow along with the rest of the country, it
needs a completely new drainage system.
Jean Beer, 945 Tropic Blvd., stated this drainage issue is not
something new, it is something that cannot be avoided.
Charles Owen, 258 N.E. 22nd Street, questioned where the water
in the drainage system would go.
The public hearing was closed.
Mr. Mouw stated that based on the comments he has heard, he
feels the issue needs to be restudied, there are too many unanswered
questions at this time.
Dr. Alperin stated this issue has to be made as equitable as
possible, but no matter what is done, somebody will still feel it is
unfair to them. The City is probably in violation of standards already;
ignoring the problem or postponing it again will not solve anything. He
would like to see this issue dealt with once and for all.
Mr. Randolph stated if the City does not attempt to correct
some of the drainage atrocities in the City, the City will be in deep
trouble in the future. While he wants no more taxes or fees anymore
than the next person, stormwater is a must for the City that can no
longer be delayed.
Mr. Andrews stated the property owners along U.S. #1 are doing
more than their fair share; new people coming in and businesses that are
redeveloping are taking their fair share, as well as some of the fair
share of others. As for the expenditure of Decade of Excellence bond
monies, the additional time involved for property study and planning to
insure maximum return on the investment will be to the City's benefit.
Mayor Lynch stated the tax increase this year is something that
was basically passed in 1988 and it is now affecting everybody. Nobody
wants to pay more taxes but there are things that have to be taken care
of and have to be paid for, either now or later. He stated the
stormwater utility fee is reasonable and one which he supports. There
is a need to make a better City for the citizens of the future.
Mr. Mouw stated he had a concern about the taking over of the
stormwater management on private property as a solution to an inequity
in the billing; as an example, he questioned if the City is going to
maintain the water retention system at the Costco facility. The City
Manager replied that the City would not maintain these types of private
systems and that in the ordinance creating the utility, there is a
credit provision for those properties which have on-site retention.
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Also in response to Mr. Mouw, the City Manager stated the proposed
stormwater budget, including revenue and expenses, is $1,409,000. The
money will go into a separate Stormwater Utility Fund that will be used
for the operation and maintenance of the Stormwater system and for
related capital projects. Mr. Mouw then questioned if the assessment is
to be considered a tax or a fee. The City Manager responded that it is
considered a fee because it is based on the amount of runoff generated.
In further discussion, Mr. Mouw asked who takes care of stormwater
runoff from Stated and County roads within the City limits. The City
Manager replied that storm drainage on State roads is the responsibility
of Florida's Department of Transportation; on County roads, it is the
responsibility of the Board of County Commissioners.
10.D. Stormwater Assessment Roll. The Commission is to consider
ratification, confirmation, certification and adoption of the Stormwater
Assessment Roll as being correct and proper and in conformity with the
Resolution setting forth the budget and rates.
Mayor Lynch opened the public hearing.
David Klarer, 2425 N.W. 15th Street (Rainberry Bay), stated
people are being asked to pay into a fund from which they will get no
service, which he feels is a gross inequity. He urged the Commission to
accept the City Manager's recommendation to accept private condominium
systems.
It was the majority consensus of the Commission to accept
private systems and maintain them.
Sally Murray, representing Lakeview Golf Course, questioned if
the lakes on the golf course will be maintained by the City.
Michael McClure, Pastor, West Park Baptist Church at 4004 Lake
Ida Road, again questioned the assessment against houses of worship.
William Murtha, 1202 N.E. 9th Avenue, questioned whether this
assessment, with regard to property taxes, would be eligible for income
tax purposes.
Mayor Lynch advised this would be looked into.
Reverend Bristol, New Jerusalem Baptist Church, expressed his
concern relative to the issue of taxation on churches.
Mayor Lynch stated this would be looked into it.
The public hearing was closed.
Mr. Mouw moved to table this issue until such time as the
Commission has had an opportunity to workshop it in depth in order to
come back with recommendations, and preferably to have no other agenda
items scheduled for the same meeting; seconded by Mr. Andrews.
Mayor Lynch stated he would like to expedite this matter and
hopefully have it passed within the month of January.
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Dr. Alperin stated he feels the residents will not be happy
with the answers they will receive, but will ultimately be satisfied
with the outcome.
Mr. Randolph stated some of the issues brought up are definite-
ly correctable and he would like to have them corrected as soon as
possible.
Mayor Lynch stated he is definitely supportive of this tax, and
would vote to have a special workshop in January, if necessary, in order
to finalize the matter.
Mayor Lynch requested an amendment to the motion on the floor
directing that the matter be agendaed order in the month of January,
1991.
Mr. Mouw amended his motion to include the Mayor's request; Mr.
Andrews amended his second. Upon roll call the Commission voted as
follows: Dr. Alperin - Yes; Mr. Andrews - Yes; Mr. Randolph - Yes;
Mayor Lynch - Yes; Mr. Mouw - Yes. Said motion passed with a 5 to 0
vote.
The City Attorney suggested this item be placed on the Regular
Agenda of January 29, 1991.
Mayor Lynch requested a two minute recess.
10.E. Ordinance No. 57-90. Ordinance No. 57-90, correcting the Land
Development Zoning Map by changing the zoning in the Old Germantown area
(off Georgia Street) from MIC (Mixed Industrial Commercial) District to
I (Industrial) District, the Shoppes of Seacrest from RM (Residential
Medium Density) District to NC (Neighborhood Commercial) District,
Semmie Taylor property, Lot 26, Block 12, from R-1-A (Single Family
Dwelling) District to GC (General Commercial) District and the Hess Gas
Station (Military Trail) from PC (Planned Commercial) District to GC
(General Commercial) District, is before the Commission for considera-
tion on Second and FINAL Reading. 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.
The City Manager presented Ordinance No. 57-90:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
DELRAY BEACH, FLORIDA, CORRECTING THE ZONING CLASS-
IFICATION FOR FOUR PARCELS OF LAND BY REZONING AND
PLACING LAND PRESENTLY ZONED RM (MULTIPLE FAMILY
RESIDENTIAL - MEDIUM DENSITY) IN NC (NEIGHBORHOOD
COMMERCIAL) DISTRICT; REZONING AND PLACING LAND
PRESENTLY ZONED PC (PLANNED COMMERCIAL) DISTRICT IN GC
(GENERAL COMMERCIAL) DISTRICT; REZONING AND PLACING
LAND PRESENTLY ZONED MIC (MIXED INDUSTRIAL AND COMMER-
CIAL) DISTRICT IN I (INDUSTRIAL) DISTRICT, REZONING
AND PLACING LAND PRESENTLY ZONED R-1-A (SINGLE FAMILY
DWELLING) DISTRICT IN GC (GENERAL COMMERCIAL) DIS-
TRICT; AND CORRECTING "ZONING MAP OF DELRAY BEACH,
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FLORIDA, 1990"; PROVIDING A GENERAL REPEALER CLAUSE;
PROVIDING A SAVING CLAUSE; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE
DATE.
(Copy of Ordinance No. 57-90 is on file in the official Ordi-
nance Book)
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. The public hearing was closed.
Mr. Randolph moved for the adoption of Ordinance No. 57-90,
seconded by Dr. Alperin. Upon roll call the Commission voted as fol-
lows: Mr. Andrews - Yes; Mr. Randolph - Yes; Mayor Lynch - Yes; Mr.
Mouw - Yes; Dr. Alperin - Yes. Said motion passed with a 5 to 0 vote.
10.F. Ordinance No. 58-90. Ordinance No. 58-90, amending the land
Development Regulations to limit the prohibition of the sale of second
hand material within businesses located between North 1st and South 1st
Streets to only those businesses lying on Atlantic Avenue, is before the
Commission for consideration on Second and FINAL Reading. 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.
The City Manager presented Ordinance No. 58-90:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
DELRAY BEACH, FLORIDA, AMENDING CHAPTER FOUR "ZONING
REGULATIONS", ARTICLE 4.4, "BASE ZONING DISTRICT"
SECTION 4.4.13, "CENTRAL BUSINESS DISTRICT", SUB-
SECTION 4.4.13 (H), "SPECIAL REGULATIONS" OF THE LAND
DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF
THE CITY OF DELRAY BEACH, FLORIDA, BY AMENDING PARA-
GRAPH 4.4.13 (H) (1) TO LIMIT THE PROHIBITION OF THE
SALE OF SECOND HAND MATERIAL WITHIN BUSINESSES LOCATED
BETWEEN NORTH 1ST AND SOUTH 1ST STREETS TO ONLY THOSE
BUSINESSES LYING ON ATLANTIC AVENUE; PROVIDING A
SAVINGS CLAUSE; PROVIDING A REPEALER CLAUSE; PROVIDING
AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
(Copy of Ordinance No. 58-90 is on file in the official Ordi-
nance Book)
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. The public hearing was closed.
Mr. Mouw moved for the adoption of Ordinance No. 58-90, second-
ed by Mr. Randolph. Upon roll call the Commission voted as follows:
Mr. Randolph - Yes; Mayor Lynch - Yes; Mr. Mouw - Yes; Dr. Alperin -
Yes; Mr. Andrews - Yes. Said motion passed with a 5 to 0 vote.
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10.G. Ordinance No. 59-90. Ordinance No. 59-90, amending the Code of
brdinances by amending Chapter 52 "Water" to provide for an increase in
the various rates and charges associated with water service both inside
and outside the City, is before the commission for consideration on
Second and FINAL Reading. Prior to consideration of passage of this
ordinance on Second and FINAL Reading, a public hearing has been sched-
uled to be held at this time.
The City Manager presented Ordinance No. 59-90:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
DELRAY BEACH, FLORIDA, AMENDING TITLE V, "PUBLIC
WORKS", CHAPTER 52, "WATER" OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES
OF THE CITY OF DELRAY BEACH, FLORIDA, BY AMENDING
SUBHEADING "METERS", SECTION 52.16, "TESTING OF
METERS" TO PROVIDE FOR AN INCREASE IN THE SUM REQUIRED
TO BE DEPOSITED WITH THE CITY TO COVER THE COST OF
TESTING ALL THREE-QUARTER INCH THROUGH TWO INCH METERS
AND INCREASING THE MINIMUM DEPOSIT AMOUNT REQUIRED FOR
TESTING OF METERS THREE INCHES AND LARGER; BY AMENDING
SECTION 52.18, "REMOVAL OF METERS WHEN SERVICE DISCON-
TINUED; TEMPORARY REMOVAL SUBJECT TO RETROACTIVE
BILLS" TO PROVIDE FOR AN INCREASE IN THE SERVICE
CHARGE FOR REMOVAL OF WATER METERS; BY AMENDING
SUBHEADING "RATES, CHARGES, AND FEES", SECTION 52.31,
"CONNECTION CHARGES," TO PROVIDE FOR AN INCREASE OF
THE WATER CONNECTION CHARGE FOR BOTH RESIDENTIAL AND
NONRESIDENTIAL CUSTOMERS AND INCREASING THE VEGETATION
WATER METER CONNECTION CHARGE BASED UPON ONE INCH
INCREMENTS, OR PORTION THEREOF, IN METER SIZE; BY
AMENDING SECTION 52.32, "METER INSTALLATION CHARGE" TO
PROVIDE FOR AN INCREASE IN METER INSTALLATION CHARGES,
BOTH INSIDE AND OUTSIDE THE CITY, BASED UPON METER
SIZE; BY AMENDING SECTION 52.33, "DEPOSIT TO GUARANTEE
PAYMENT", TO PROVIDE FOR AN INCREASE IN THE
"GUARANTEE-OF-PAYMENT DEPOSIT REQUIRED FOR SINGLE
FAMILY RESIDENTS,MULTI-FAMILY, NONRESIDENTIAL AND
VEGETATION CUSTOMERS, BOTH INSIDE AND OUTSIDE THE
CITY; BY AMENDING SECTION 52.34, "WATER RATES";
SUBSECTION (B), "MONTHLY RATES", TO PROVIDE FOR AN
INCREASE IN WATER RATES, FOR BOTH RESIDENTIAL AND
NONRESIDENTIAL CUSTOMERS, BOTH INSIDE AND OUTSIDE THE
CITY BASED UPON CERTAIN CUSTOMER, CAPACITY AND COMMOD-
ITY CHARGES TO INCREASE SAID CUSTOMER, CAPACITY AND
COMMODITY CHARGES; BY AMENDING SECTION 52.36, "CHARGE
FOR EACH TIME WATER IS TURNED ON", TO PROVIDE FOR AN
INCREASE IN THE CHARGE FOR EACH TIME WATER IS TURNED
ON; BY AMENDING 52.38, "SERVICE CHARGE FOR AFTER HOUR
CALLS", TO PROVIDE FOR AN INCREASE IN THE CHARGE PER
SERVICE CALL FOR ALL SERVICE CALLS MADE AFTER HOURS;
BY ENACTING A NEW SECTION 52.39 "OTHER FEES", TO
PROVIDE FOR A PROJECT PLAN REVIEW FEE, A PROJECT
INSPECTION FEE AND A UTILITY STANDARDS FEE; BY AMEND-
ING SUBHEADING "BILLINGS" SECTION 52.52, "RESUMING
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SERVICE AFTER DISCONTINUANCE FOR DELINQUENCY", TO
PROVIDE FOR A $10.00 PENALTY FOR LATE PAYMENT IN
ADDITION TO DELINQUENT CHARGES; BY REPLACING, THROUGH-
OUT THE CHAPTER, REFERENCE TO DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC
UTILITIES WITH DIRECTOR OF ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES;
PROVIDING A SAVING CLAUSE; PROVIDING A GENERAL REPEAL-
ER CLAUSE; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
(Copy of Ordinance No. 59-90 is on file in the official Ordi-
nance Book)
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.
Joseph Safford, Finance Director, submitted a presentation on
the issue of water rates and surcharges.
Jean Beer, 945 Tropic Blvd, stated there is a problem with the
conservation surcharge.
Elizabeth Matthews, 1024 White Drive, protested the 50% sur-
charge, and suggested the Water Department send notices to residents
educating them on how to use water properly.
The public hearing was closed.
Mr. Mouw questioned the rationale for increasing the overall
hookup fee and also questioned if the old impact fees on water come
before the Commission when the new schedule comes into effect.
Mr. Safford advised the increase is not that large; previously
there was a connection charge and also a water transmission storage fee.
Dr. Alperin moved for the adoption of Ordinance No. 59-90
deleting the surcharge provision, seconded by Mr. Randolph.
After extensive discussion, Dr. Alperin amended his motion, Mr.
Randolph amended his second.
Dr. Alperin moved for the adoption of Ordinance No. 59-90,
deleting the surcharge provision, waiving the $100 fee if the meter
proves faulty, and having a one time fee of 2% of the estimated project
of the water and sewer improvement, seconded by Mr. Randolph. Upon roll
call the Commission voted as follows: Mayor Lynch - Yes; Mr. Mouw -
Yes; Mr. Andrews - Yes; Dr. Alperin - Yes; Mr. Randolph - Yes. Said
motion passed with a 5 to 0 vote.
Mayor Lynch requested Mr. Safford come back to the Commission
at a later meeting with his recommendations and statistics on the
surcharge.
10.H. Ordinance No. 60-90. Ordinance No. 60-90, amending the Code of
Ordinances by amending Chapter 54 "Sewers" to provide for an increase in
certain rates and charges associated with sewer service both inside and
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outside the City, is before the Commission for consideration on Second
and FINAL Reading. 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.
The City Manager presented Ordinance No. 60-90:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
DELRAY BEACH, FLORIDA, AMENDING TITLE V, "PUBLIC
WORKS", CHAPTER 54, "SEWERS", SUBHEADING "RATES AND
CHARGES" OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF
DELRAY BEACH, FLORIDA, BY AMENDING SECTION 54.31,
"CONNECTION CHARGES; EXCEPTION", SUBSECTION (A) (1),
TO PROVIDE FOR AN INCREASE IN THE SEWER CONNECTION
CHARGE FOR EACH SEPARATE RESIDENTIAL UNIT OR COMMER-
CIAL UNIT; BY AMENDING SECTION 54.32, "SERVICE RATES
AND CHARGES", SUBSECTION (B), TO PROVIDE FOR AN
INCREASE IN SEWER SERVICE RATES AND CHARGES FOR
RESIDENTIAL DWELLING UNITS AND NONRESIDEN-
TIAL/COMMERCIAL UNITS, BOTH INSIDE AND OUTSIDE THE
CITY, BASED UPON CERTAIN CAPACITY AND COMMODITY
CHARGES TO INCREASE SAID CAPACITY AND COMMODITY
CHARGES; BY REPLACING THROUGHOUT THE CHAPTER REFERENCE
TO DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC UTILITIES WITH DIRECTOR OF
ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES; PROVIDING A SAVING CLAUSE;
PROVIDING A GENERAL REPEALER CLAUSE; PROVIDING AN
EFFECTIVE DATE.
(Copy of Ordinance No. 60-90 is on file in the official Ordi-
nance Book)
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. The public hearing was closed.
Dr. Alperin moved for the adoption of Ordinance No. 60-90, as
amended, with the change of 15,000 to 12,000 gallons, seconded by Mr.
Mouw. Upon roll call the Commission voted as follows: Mr. Mouw - Yes;
Dr. Alperin - Yes; Mr. Andrews - Yes; Mr. Randolph - Yes; Mayor Lynch -
Yes. Said motion passed with a 5 to 0 vote.
PUBLIC COMMENT
ll.B. The City Manager stated the previous questions related to
Stormwater Utility, have been previously discussed.
ll.A. Lynn Wachtel, resident, stated she is upset about her property
located at 175 S. Congress Avenue. She is having difficulty obtaining
permits from the City and is unable to contact City staff with regard to
fixing her property, therefore preventing her from renting it.
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Mayor Lynch advised Ms. Wachtel that the City Manager will
check into this matter and be in contact with her directly. The City
Commission will also be advised on what has been done.
ll.B. Michael Weiner, 1177 N.E. 8th Street, speaking on behalf of
~-~nal Cable Ltd., is requesting the City take immediate action with
regard to Comcast Cable laying lines on property they should not be on,
and also not obeying rules and regulations that are set forth for cable
companies.
Mayor Lynch requested the City Manager to check into this
situation and see where it stands.
It was the consensus of the Commission for the City Attorney to
deal with the County Attorney and try to resolve this problem.
At this time the Commission returned to the Regular Agenda.
9.C. This item has been withdrawn.
9.D. Contract Award - Renovation of Public Utility Building. The
Commission is to consider a contract award for renovation of the Public
Utility Building. Bids will be opened on Monday, December 10th. The
City Manager will present his recommendation at the meeting.
Mr. Mouw moved to accept the low bid of ARZ in the amount of
$90,855 for the renovation of the Public Utility Building, seconded by
Mr. Randolph. Upon roll call the Commission voted as follows: Dr.
Alperin - Yes; Mr. Andrews - Yes; Mr. Randolph - Yes; Mayor Lynch - Yes;
Mr. Mouw - Yes. Said motion passed with a 5 to 0 vote.
9.E. Change Order No. 3. The Commission is to consider Change Order
No. 3 for Johnson and Davis, Inc., for S.E. 1st Street Drainage Improve-
ment (Decade of Excellence Project) in the amount of $14,720 with fund-
ing to come from Account No. 441-5161-536-60.68. Approval is recommen-
ded.
Mayor Lynch requested the Fire Department review the plans for
the projects pertaining to these Change Orders.
Dr. Alperin moved approval of Change Order No. 3, seconded by
Mr. Mouw. Upon roll call the Commission voted as follows: Mr. Andrews
- Yes; Mr. Randolph - Yes; Mayor Lynch - Yes; Mr. Mouw - Yes; Dr.
Alperin - Yes. Said motion passed with a 5 to 0 vote.
9.F. Review of Appealable Land Development Actions of Various
Boards. The Commission is to consider accepting actions and decisions
made by the Planning and Zoning board, Site Plan Review and Appearance
Board and Historic Preservation Board. Approval is recommended.
Dr. Alperin moved approval of the review of Appealable Land
Development Actions, seconded by Mr. Randolph. Upon roll call the
Commission voted as follows: Mr. Randolph - Yes; Mayor Lynch - Yes; Mr.
Mouw - Yes; Dr. Alperin - Yes; Mr. Andrews - Yes. Said motion passed
with a 5 to 0 vote.
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9.G. Determination of Consistency of Capital Budgets With Comprehen-
sive Plan. The Commission is to de%ermine findings that the proposed
revisions to the Capital Budgets for FY 90/91 are consistent with the
adopted Comprehensive Plan. Approval is recommended.
In reply to Mr. Andrews, the City Manager stated this is a
legal requirement.
Mr. Mouw moved approval of the Determination of Consistency,
seconded by Mr. Randolph. Upon roll call the Commission voted as fol-
lows: Mayor Lynch - Yes; Mr. Mouw - Yes; Dr. Alperin - Yes; Mr. Andrews
- Yes; Mr. Randolph - Yes. Said motion passed with a 5 to 0 vote.
9.H. Lease/Purchase Agreement for Copying Equipment. The Commission
is to consider approval of a lease/purchase agreement for copying
equipment for the City Clerk's Office and Planning Department. Recom-
mendations will be made.
Joe Safford stated the Xerox 1090 is an upgrade of the two
other machines, is the most productive, and is the best machine for the
money.
Mr. Mouw moved approval of the lease/purchase agreement for the
Xerox 1090, seconded by Mr. Randolph. Upon roll call the Commission
voted as follows: Mayor Lynch - Yes; Mr. Mouw - Yes; Dr. Alperin - Yes;
Mr. Andrews - Yes; Mr. Randolph - Yes. Said motion passed with a 5 to 0
vote.
9.I. Statewide Public Works Mutual Aid Agreement. The Commission is
to approve a non-binding Statewide Public Works Mutual Aid Agreement to
provide reciprocal assistance in case of emergencies too extensive to be
dealt with unassisted. Approval is recommended.
At this time Mayor Lynch left the Commission Chambers and
Vice-Mayor Andrews took the chair.
Mr. Mouw moved approval of the Mutual Aid Agreement, seconded
by Mr. Randolph. Upon roll call the Commission voted as follows: Mr.
Mouw - Yes; Dr. Alperin - Yes; Vice-Mayor Andrews - Yes; Mr. Randolph -
Yes. Said motion passed with a 4 to 0 vote.
9.J. Rate Agreement - Florida Power and Light. The Commission is to
approve a new Rate Agreement with Florida Power and Light for electric
service to the Water Treatment Plant. Approval is recommended.
The City Manager advised that this agreement would allow the
City to save approximately $25,900 per year.
Mr. Randolph moved approval of the new rate agreement, seconded
by Dr. Alperin. Upon roll call the Commission voted as follows: Dr.
Alperin - Yes; Vice Mayor Andrews - Yes; Mr. Randolph - Yes; Mr. Mouw -
Yes. Said motion passed with a 4 to 0 vote.
9.K. Community Policing Program. The Commission is to consider
appropriating funds from the Law Enforcement Trust Fund in the amount of
$95,000.00 for the Community Policing Program. Approval is recommended.
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Mayor Lynch returned to the Commission Chambers at this time.
Interim Chief Lincoln stated the Community Policing Program has
short, intermediate, and long range goals. Police Programming is, con-
ceptually, to re-involve police officers in the City.
Upon the request of Mayor Lynch, for the benefit of Mr. Mouw,
who is a new Commissioner, the City Manager explained the Law Enforce-
ment Trust Fund.
Mr. Andrews moved approval of the Community Policing Program,
seconded by Dr. Alperin. Upon roll call the Commission voted as fol-
lows: Mr. Andrews - Yes; Mr. Randolph - Yes; Mayor Lynch - Yes; Mr.
Mouw - Yes; Dr. Alperin - Yes. Said motion passed with a 5 to 0 vote.
9.L. Payment of Bills Related to Legal Services Incurred by Walter
O. Barry. The Commission is to consider payment of outstanding legal
bills incurred by former City Manager Walter O. Barry relative to the
Irene Montalban matter.
Mr. Andrews moved approval of the payment of bills, seconded by
Mr. Randolph.
Mayor Lynch stated he was not comfortable with the fact the
City was charged $40 by an attorney reading a letter stating no more
bills would be paid.
Mr. Andrews withdrew his motion, Mr. Randolph withdrew his
second.
Mr. Andrews moved approval of the attorney's bill minus the $40
for letter reading, seconded by Mr. Randolph. Upon roll call the
Commission voted as follows: Mr. Randolph - Yes; Mayor Lynch - Yes; Mr.
Mouw - Yes; Dr. Alperin - No; Mr. Andrews - Yes. Said motion passed
with a 4 to 1 vote.
FIRST READINGS
12.A. Ordinance No. 62-90. Ordinance No. 62-90, amending the Code of
Ordinances by amending Chapter 52 "Water" by repealing certain Subsec-
tions with respect to certain connection charges and transmission and
storage fees and providing for the definition of conservation surcharge.
If passed, Public Hearing will be held on January 15, 1991.
The City Manager presented Ordinance No. 62-90:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
DELRAY BEACH, FLORIDA, AMENDING TITLE V, "PUBLIC
WORKS" CHAPTER 52, "WATER", SUBHEADING "RATES,
CHARGES, AND FEES", OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE
CITY OF DELRAY BEACH, FLORIDA, BY REPEALING IN SECTION
52.31, "CONNECTION CHARGES", SUBSECTION (B); BY
RELETTERING SECTION 52.31, "CONNECTION CHARGES",
SUBSECTION (C); BY AMENDING SECTION 52.34, "WATER
RATES", SUBSECTION (A), TO ADD THE DEFINITION OF
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"CONSERVATION SURCHARGE"; .BY REPEALING SECTION 52.35,
"TRANSMISSION AND STORAGE FEES", SUBSECTION (A); BY
RELOCATING AND RELETTERING SECTION 52.35, "TRANSMIS-
SION AND STORAGE FEES", SUBSECTIONS (B) AND (C);
PROVIDING A SAVING CLAUSE; PROVIDING A GENERAL REPEAL-
ER CLAUSE; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
The City Attorney read the caption of the ordinance.
The City Manager stated in order to be consistent with the
Commission's earlier action, Section Three should be eliminated and
remove from the title the reference to the Conservation Surcharge
definition.
Mr. Mouw moved for the adoption of Ordinance No. 62-90, as
amended, seconded by Dr. Alperin. Upon roll call the Commission voted
as follows: Mayor Lynch - Yes; Mr. Mouw - Yes; Dr. Alperin - Yes; Mr.
Andrews - Yes; Mr. Randolph - Yes. Said motion passed with a 5 to 0
vote.
12.B. Ordinance No. 63-90. Ordinance No. 63-90, amending the Code of
Ordinances by amending Chapter 54 "Sewers" by repealing certain Sections
with respect to certain connection charges and service rates and renum-
bering the remaining sections accordingly. If passed, Public Hearing
will be held on January 8, 1991.
The City Manager presented Ordinance No. 63-90:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
DELRAY BEACH, FLORIDA, AMENDING TITLE V, "PUBLIC
WORKS", CHAPTER 54, "SEWERS", SUBHEADING "RATES AND
CHARGES", OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF
DELRAY BEACH, FLORIDA, BY REPEALING IN SECTION 54.31,
"CONNECTION CHARGES; EXCEPTION", PARAGRAPH (A) (2) (a)
THROUGH PARAGRAPH (A) (2) (e) AND ALL OF SUBSECTION
(B); BY REPEALING IN SECTION 54.32, "SERVICE RATES AND
CHARGES", PARAGRAPH (B) (3); BY RENUMBERING IN SECTION
54.32, "SERVICE RATES AND CHARGES", PARAGRAPH (B)
(4); PROVIDING A SAVING CLAUSE; PROVIDING A GENERAL
REPEALER CLAUSE; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
The City Attorney read the caption of the ordinance.
Mr. Mouw moved for the adoption of Ordinance No. 63-90, second-
ed by Mr. Randolph. Upon roll call the Commission voted as follows:
Mr. Mouw - Yes; Dr. Alperin - Yes; Mr. Andrews - Yes; Mr. Randolph -
Yes; Mayor Lynch - Yes. Said motion passed with a 5 to 0 vote.
13.A.1. Mr. Andrews stated Mr. Bruce Adams of the South Florida Water
Management District requested citations should be issued for watering
during the day.
13.B.1 The City Attorney had no comments or inquiries at this time.
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13.C.1. The City Manager stated with regard to Mr. Randolph's comments
concerning transporting individuals to the Police Station for Code
violations, a decision has been made not to give notice for appearance.
13.C.2. The City Manager stated the water pressure on N.W. llth Avenue
is being tested. This is a 19 year old galvanized service line.
13.C.3. The City Manager stated the School Board is suggesting a
January worksession. The School Board is scheduling a meeting with Mr.
Huckill to work on this issue.
13.C.4. The City Manager stated the estimated cost of cleaning the
Tropic Palms Canal is $208,000.
13.C.5. The City Manager stated he has been appointed to the Florida
League of Cities Urban Administration Committee.
13.C.6. The City Manager stated the Water Treatment Plant is completed.
There was a meeting December 6, 1990 with Widell Construction in which
they agreed to pay $30,000 for damages. The final cost is about $1,000
less than the original bid. The $30,000 will pay for additional costs
for the engineers as the project is six (6) months late.
13.C.7. The City Manager stated on next Monday's Planning and Zoning
agenda there will be a proposal for the S.E. corner of Congress and Lake
Ida which includes the Municipal Tennis Center.
Dr. Alperin requested the City Manager review the questions and
concerns pertaining to the Stormwater Sewer rates and have answers pre-
pared for the next workshop.
The consensus of the Commission was to have this information
prepared.
Mayor Lynch declared the meeting adjourned at 11:45 P.M.
J Ci%f C~k !
ATTE S T:
The undersigned is the City Clerk of the City of Delray Beach
and that the information provided herein is the minutes of the meeting
of said City Commission of December 11, 1990, which minutes were formal-
ly approved and adopted by the City Commission on ~l~/ ~; /~/ ·
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NOTE TO READER:
If the minutes that you have received are not completed as indicated
above, then this means that these are not the official minutes of City
Commission. They will become the official minutes only after they have
been reviewed and approved which may involve some amendments, additions,
or deletions to the minutes as set forth above.
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