NOTICE
There will be a Regular Meeting of the CITY COUNCIL of the City of Port St. Lucie on February 10, 2014, beginning at 07:00 PM, at Port St. Lucie City Hall, 121 SW Port St. Lucie Boulevard, Port St.Lucie, Florida 34984.


AGENDA
 

1.

MEETING CALLED TO ORDER


2.

ROLL CALL


3.

INVOCATION & PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE


4.

PROCLAMATIONS AND SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS


a)

PROCLAMATION - NATIONAL ENGINEERS’ WEEK


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5.

PUBLIC TO BE HEARD - AGENDA ITEMS ONLY


6.

ADDITIONS OR DELETIONS TO AGENDA AND APPROVAL OF AGENDA


7.

APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA


a)

APPROVAL OF MINUTES


b)

TREASURE COAST YOUTH FOOTBALL AND CHEER ASSOCIATION, REQUEST FOR CITY SPONSORSHIP FOR THE SOLE PURPOSE OF LOCATING TEMPORARY SIGNAGE WITHIN THE CITY’S RIGHTS-OF-WAYS FOR THEIR 2014 FALL FOOTBALL REGISTRATION EVENT, SCHEDULED FOR FEBRUARY 23, MARCH 15 AND MARCH 23, 2014, CITY MANAGER


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c)

SITE PLAN, BEDFORD LAKES AT TRADITION MODEL CENTER, LOCATED ON THE NORTH SIDE OF WATERWAY LANE, THE SOUTH SIDE OF BONSHAW ALLEY, AND NORTH OF ACADEMIC WAY IN BEDFORD LAKES AT TRADITION, CREATE A NEW MODEL CENTER, P13-172, GHO BEDFORD PARK, CORPORATION, PLANNING AND ZONING DEPARTMENT


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d)

VICTORY SEVENTH-DAY ADVENTIST CHURCH, REQUEST FOR CITY SPONSORSHIP FOR THE SOLE PURPOSE OF LOCATING TEMPORARY SIGNAGE WITHIN THE CITY’S RIGHTS-OF-WAYS FOR THEIR 8TH ANNUAL HEALTH FAIR, SCHEDULED FOR APRIL 27, 2014, CITY MANAGER


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e)

PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERING CONSULTING SERVICES FOR DESIGN AND PERMITTING OF THE US HIGHWAY 1 TRANSIT CORRIDOR BUS SHELTERS, APPROVE FIRMS SHORT LISTED BY EVALUATION COMMITTEE: #1 KIMLEY-HORN & ASSOCIATES, INC., #2 McMAHON ASSOCIATES, INC., AND #3 KNIGHT, McGUIRE & ASSOCIATES, INC., AND BEGIN NEGOTIATIONS WITH #1 RANKED FIRM, #20130119, OMB


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f)

SAINT BERNADETTE CATHOLIC CHURCH, REQUEST FOR CITY SPONSORSHIP FOR THE SOLE PURPOSE OF LOCATING TEMPORARY SIGNAGE WITHIN THE CITY’S RIGHTS-OF-WAYS FOR THEIR SPRING CARNIVAL FESTIVAL, SCHEDULED FOR MARCH 6 - 9, 2014, CITY MANAGER


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g)

DUST BUNNIES, INC., FINAL CLEANUP OF NEIGHBORHOOD STABILIZATION HOMES (NSP1 & NSP3), #20130121, ESTIMATED ANNUAL EXPENDITURE $10,000, CONTRACT PERIOD IS FOR 2 YEARS WITH THE OPTION TO RENEW FOR 1 ADDITIONAL 24 MONTH PERIOD, FUND 114/116-5500-5490, COMMUNITY SERVICES DEPARTMENT


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h)

REQUEST FOR UNITY OF TITLE, MICHELLE A. McDERMOTT, TO COMBINE LOTS 1 AND 7, BLOCK 1788, PORT ST. LUCIE SECTION 35, TO ALLOW THE OWNER TO PLACE A FENCE ON HER ADJACENT VACANT LOT, LEGAL DEPARTMENT


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i)

REQUEST FOR UNITY OF TITLE, MARK AND CHRISTINE CROSS, TO COMBINE LOTS 21 AND 22, BLOCK 635, PORT ST. LUCIE SECTION 13, TO ALLOW THE OWNER TO PLACE A SHED ON THEIR ADJACENT VACANT LOT, LEGAL DEPARTMENT


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j)

REQUEST FOR UNITY OF TITLE, EARL AND MARY CARMICHAEL, TO COMBINE LOTS 4 AND 5, BLOCK 1920, PORT ST. LUCIE SECTION 19, TO ALLOW THE OWNER TO PLACE A SHED ON THEIR ADJACENT VACANT LOT, LEGAL DEPARTMENT


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k)

REQUEST FOR UNITY OF TITLE, INDICOL3, LLC, TO COMBINE LOTS 1, LESS RIGHT-OF-WAY FOR STATE ROAD AND ALL OF LOTS 2, 3, 4, 5 AND 6, BLOCK 1713, PORT ST. LUCIE SECTION 31, TO ALLOW FOR FUTURE DEVELOPMENT, LEGAL DEPARTMENT


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l)

HARRY BLUE BUILDERS, INC., NUISANCE ABATEMENT, PROPERTY REPAIRS TO ABATE NUISANCE, HOUSE LOCATED AT 4068 SW McINTOSH STREET, $1,750, LEGAL DEPARTMENT


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m)

L.E.B. DEMOLITION & CONSULTING CONTRACTORS, INC., NUISANCE ABATEMENT, PROPERTY REPAIRS TO ABATE NUISANCE, HOUSE LOCATED AT 312 NE ARDSLEY DRIVE, $9,596, LEGAL DEPARTMENT


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n)

HARRY BLUE BUILDERS, INC., NUISANCE ABATEMENT, PROPERTY REPAIRS TO ABATE NUISANCE, HOUSE LOCATED AT 2532 SW KENSINGTON STREET, $1,980, LEGAL DEPARTMENT


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o)

HARRY BLUE BUILDERS, INC., NUISANCE ABATEMENT, PROPERTY REPAIRS TO ABATE NUISANCE, HOUSE LOCATED AT 694 SW JAFFE AVENUE, $2,125, LEGAL DEPARTMENT


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p)

RECOMMENDATION TO DENY THE REQUEST BY VERANO DEVELOPMENT TO TURNOVER A PORTION OF COMMERCE CENTER DRIVE AND CROSSTOWN PARKWAY C-24 BRIDGE, PUBLIC WORKS


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q)

ATHLETIC RESOURCES, INC., REMOVAL AND REPLACEMENT OF THE GYM FLOOR AT ROBERT E. MINSKY GYMNASIUM, #20140004, $64,300 PLUS A $10 INDEMNIFICATION FEE, FUND 001-7202-5642, PARKS AND RECREATION


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r)

MINOR SITE PLAN, PEREZ OFFICE BUILDING, LOCATED ON THE CORNER OF PORT ST LUCIE BOULEVARD AND GRECO LANE, CONSTRUCTION OF A 6,396 SQ FT OFFICE BUILDING, P13-106, NOEL & MAHIRENE PEREZ, PLANNING AND ZONING DEPARTMENT


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s)

ART WORK FOR WALL AT CITY HALL, #20130078, 1) APPROVE RECOMMENDATION BY THE PUBLIC ART ADVISORY BOARD OF RANKING AS #1 WILEY ART AND #2 BRENDA LEIGH, 2) APPROVAL TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACT WITH WILEY ART TO PAINT A MURAL ON A CITY HALL COMPLEX WALL, $12,510, WHICH INCLUDES A $10 INDEMNIFICATION FEE, 3) APPROVAL TO NEGOTIATE WITH THE #2 ARTIST IF UNABLE TO NEGOTIATE WITH THE TOP RANKED ARTIST, THE FINAL DESIGN WILL BE PRESENTED TO THE CITY COUNCIL FOR APPROVAL, FUND 001-1500-5340, PUBLIC ART ADVISORY BOARD


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8.

SECOND READING, PUBLIC HEARING OF ORDINANCES


a)

ORDINANCE 14-01, PROVIDING FOR THE SECOND AMENDMENT OF THE PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT DOCUMENT AND CONCEPTUAL DEVELOPMENT PLAN FOR SAWGRASS LAKES (COMMERCIAL CENTER), P13-129, LOCATED IN A PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.


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b)

ORDINANCE 14-02, REZONE 0.77 ACRES OF PROPERTY LOCATED AT THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF GATLIN BOULEVARD AND EDGARCE FROM RS-2 (SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL) ZONING DISTRICT AND CH (HIGHWAY COMMERCIAL) TO CS (SERVICE COMMERCIAL) ZONING FOR A PORTION OF LOT 1, LOTS 2-6, BLOCK 1713, PORT ST. LUCIE SECTION 31 (P13-111); PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.


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c)

ORDINANCE 14-03, REZONE 0.47 ACRES OF PROPERTY LOCATED ON THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF PORT ST. LUCIE BOULEVARD AND ASTER ROAD FROM P (PROFESSIONAL) TO LMD (LIMITED MIXED USE) FOR A PROJECT KNOWN AS ARIZACK - 710 SW PSL BOULEVARD P13-103; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.


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d)

ORDINANCE 14-04, PROVIDING FOR A MASTER SIGN PROGRAM (P13-101) FOR THE TESORO RESIDENTIAL COMMUNITY; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.


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9.

OTHER PUBLIC HEARINGS


a)

PORT ST. LUCIE RESIDENTIAL STREET LIGHTING ASSESSMENT AREA, BOUNDARY #389, SW RYAN AVENUE


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b)

PORT ST. LUCIE RESIDENTIAL STREET LIGHTING ASSESSMENT AREA, BOUNDARY #390, SW CHERIBON STREET


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c)

PORT ST. LUCIE RESIDENTIAL STREET LIGHTING ASSESSMENT AREA, BOUNDARY #391, SW JAFFE AVENUE


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d)

PORT ST. LUCIE RESIDENTIAL STREET LIGHTING ASSESSMENT AREA, BOUNDARY #392, SW BARTELL AVENUE


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e)

PORT ST. LUCIE RESIDENTIAL STREET LIGHTING ASSESSMENT AREA, BOUNDARY #393, SE GLOVER STREET


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f)

PORT ST. LUCIE RESIDENTIAL STREET LIGHTING ASSESSMENT AREA, BOUNDARY #394, NW RUGBY DRIVE


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g)

PORT ST. LUCIE RESIDENTIAL STREET LIGHTING ASSESSMENT AREA, BOUNDARY #373, SW COMFORT STREET


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10.

FIRST READING OF ORDINANCES


a)

ORDINANCE 14-05, AUTHORIZING THE CONVEYANCE OF CERTAIN RESIDENTIAL PROPERTIES ACQUIRED BY THE CITY OF PORT ST. LUCIE NEIGHBORHOOD STABILIZATION PROGRAM TO QUALIFIED APPLICANTS OF THE PROGRAM; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.


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11.

RESOLUTIONS


a)

RESOLUTION 13-R153, PUBLIC HEARING, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF PORT ST. LUCIE, FLORIDA, RELATING TO COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT; APPROVING AN AMENDMENT TO THE COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT PLAN FOR THE AREA COMMONLY REFERRED TO AS SOUTHERN GROVE; AUTHORIZING IMPLEMENTATION OF THE PLAN; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. (P13-095)


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b)

RESOLUTION 14-R04, APPROVING AND ACCEPTING THE PRELIMINARY AND FINAL PLAT FOR PRIMA VISTA COMMERCIAL CENTER, PLAT NO. 2 (P13-113) WITHIN THE CITY OF PORT ST. LUCIE, FLORIDA ON THE REQUEST OF THE O’REILLY AUTOMOTIVE STORES, INC.; AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO COUNTERSIGN SAID PLAT; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.


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c)

RESOLUTION 14-R25, APPROVING AND ACCEPTING THE PRELIMINARY AND FINAL PLAT  FOR TOWN CENTER PLAT NO.4 (P13-108) WITHIN THE CITY OF PORT ST. LUCIE, FLORIDA ON THE REQUEST OF THE O’REILLY AUTOMOTIVE STORES, INC.; AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO COUNTERSIGN SAID PLAT; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.


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d)

RESOLUTION 14-R26, DECLARING A PUBLIC NUISANCE AT 1365 SE APPAMATTOX TERRACE, PORT ST. LUCIE, FLORIDA AFTER A SHOW CAUSE HEARING; REQUIRING ABATEMENT OF THE NUISANCE WITHIN A CERTAIN TIME; AUTHORIZING ABATEMENT BY CITY FORCES; PROVIDING FOR THE RECOVERY OF ABATEMENT COSTS AS A SPECIAL ASSESSMENT AGAINST THE PROPERTY; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.


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e)

RESOLUTION 14-R27, DECLARING A PUBLIC NUISANCE AT 2644 SW CHESTNUT LANE, PORT ST. LUCIE, FLORIDA AFTER A SHOW CAUSE HEARING; REQUIRING ABATEMENT OF THE NUISANCE WITHIN A CERTAIN TIME; AUTHORIZING ABATEMENT BY CITY FORCES; PROVIDING FOR THE RECOVERY OF ABATEMENT COSTS AS A SPECIAL ASSESSMENT AGAINST THE PROPERTY; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.


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f)

RESOLUTION 14-R28, DECLARING A PUBLIC NUISANCE AT 1798 SE DURANGO STREET, PORT ST. LUCIE, FLORIDA AFTER A SHOW CAUSE HEARING; REQUIRING ABATEMENT OF THE NUISANCE WITHIN A CERTAIN TIME; AUTHORIZING ABATEMENT BY CITY FORCES; PROVIDING FOR THE RECOVERY OF ABATEMENT COSTS AS A SPECIAL ASSESSMENT AGAINST THE PROPERTY; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.


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g)

RESOLUTION 14-R29, DECLARING A PUBLIC NUISANCE AT 787 SE FORGAL STREET, PORT ST. LUCIE, FLORIDA AFTER A SHOW CAUSE HEARING; REQUIRING ABATEMENT OF THE NUISANCE WITHIN A CERTAIN TIME; AUTHORIZING ABATEMENT BY CITY FORCES; PROVIDING FOR THE RECOVERY OF ABATEMENT COSTS AS A SPECIAL ASSESSMENT AGAINST THE PROPERTY; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.


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h)

RESOLUTION 14-R30, DECLARING A PUBLIC NUISANCE AT 514 NW KILPATRICK AVENUE, PORT ST. LUCIE, FLORIDA AFTER A SHOW CAUSE HEARING; REQUIRING ABATEMENT OF THE NUISANCE WITHIN A CERTAIN TIME; AUTHORIZING ABATEMENT BY CITY FORCES; PROVIDING FOR THE RECOVERY OF ABATEMENT COSTS AS A SPECIAL ASSESSMENT AGAINST THE PROPERTY; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.


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i)

RESOLUTION 14-R31, DECLARING A PUBLIC NUISANCE AT 510 NW KILPATRICK AVENUE, PORT ST. LUCIE, FLORIDA AFTER A SHOW CAUSE HEARING; REQUIRING ABATEMENT OF THE NUISANCE WITHIN A CERTAIN TIME; AUTHORIZING ABATEMENT BY CITY FORCES; PROVIDING FOR THE RECOVERY OF ABATEMENT COSTS AS A SPECIAL ASSESSMENT AGAINST THE PROPERTY; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.


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j)

RESOLUTION 14-R32, IDENTIFYING CERTAIN PROPERTY WITHIN THE CITY OF PORT ST. LUCIE A THREAT TO THE HEALTH, SAFETY, AND GENERAL WELFARE OF THE COMMUNITY PURSUANT TO CHAPTER 40 OF THE PORT ST. LUCIE CITY CODE; PROVIDING FOR A HEARING DATE TO DETERMINE WHETHER THE AFFECTED PROPERTIES SHOULD BE FOUND A PUBLIC NUISANCE; PROVIDING NOTICE TO THE OWNERS AND MORTGAGEE(S) OF THE PROPERTIES OF SAID HEARING DATE; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.


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k)

RESOLUTION 14-R33, IDENTIFYING CERTAIN PROPERTY WITHIN THE CITY OF PORT ST. LUCIE A THREAT TO THE HEALTH, SAFETY, AND GENERAL WELFARE OF THE COMMUNITY PURSUANT TO CHAPTER 40 OF THE PORT ST. LUCIE CITY CODE; PROVIDING FOR A HEARING DATE TO DETERMINE WHETHER THE AFFECTED PROPERTIES SHOULD BE FOUND A PUBLIC NUISANCE; PROVIDING NOTICE TO THE OWNERS AND MORTGAGEE(S) OF THE PROPERTIES OF SAID HEARING DATE; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.


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l)

RESOLUTION 14-R35, AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER AND HIS STAFF TO ENTER INTO AND EXECUTE A LOCAL AGENCY PROGRAM SUPPLEMENTAL AGREEMENT WITH THE STATE OF FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION CONCERNING THE CONSTRUCTION OF SIDEWALK IMPROVEMENTS WITHIN AND ALONG MELALEUCA BOULEVARD (PHASE 3) FROM LENNARD ROAD TO CAMDEN STREET; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.


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m)

RESOLUTION 14-R36, APPROVING THE PROPOSED AMENDMENT BY ST. LUCIE COUNTY, FLORIDA, TO THE COUNTY ORDINANCE, AS AMENDED, ESTABLISHING TRADITION COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT NO. 1 TO PROVIDE FOR THE EXPANSION OF THE BOUNDARIES OF SUCH DISTRICT; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.


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n)

RESOLUTION 14-R37, APPROVING THE PROPOSED AMENDMENT BY ST. LUCIE COUNTY, FLORIDA, TO THE COUNTY ORDINANCE, AS AMENDED, ESTABLISHING TRADITION COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT NO. 3 TO PROVIDE FOR THE CONTRACTION OF THE BOUNDARIES OF SUCH DISTRICT; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.


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12.

UNFINISHED BUSINESS


13.

NEW BUSINESS


a)

TV 20 CLOSED CAPTIONING, COMMUNICATIONS DEPARTMENT


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b)

FIRST AMENDMENT TO THE MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING FOR PROPRIETARY MITIGATION FOR THE CROSSTOWN PARKWAY EXTENSION PROJECT, BETWEEN THE STATE OF FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AND THE CITY OF PORT ST. LUCIE, PUBLIC WORKS


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c)

PURSUANT TO CHAPTER 35.06, EQUAL TO OR LOWER THAN EXISTING CONTRACT, PARTICIPATE IN FLORIDA SHERIFF’S ASSOCIATION CONTRACT TO PURCHASE 23 OFF-ROAD UTILITIES, MEDIUM/HEAVY TRUCKS AND OTHER FLEET EQUIPMENT, 1) DON REID FORD, SIX VEHICLES, $154,394; 2) ALAN JAY, FIFTEEN VEHICLES, $479,061; 3) DUVAL FORD, TWO VEHICLES, $130,543, FOR A TOTAL OF $763,998, FUND    431/439-VARIOUS-VARIOUS, UTILITY SYSTEMS DEPARTMENT


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d)

MANN RESEARCH CENTER, REQUEST FOR IMPACT FEE REBATE, CITY MANAGER


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14.

DETERMINATION OF EXCUSED ABSENCES


15.

CITY MANAGER’S REPORT


16.

COUNCILMEMBERS REPORT ON COMMITTEE ASSIGNMENTS


17.

PUBLIC TO BE HEARD - NON AGENDA ITEMS ONLY


18.

ADJOURN  NOTICE: 


 NOTICE: No stenographic record by a certified court reporter will be made of the foregoing meeting. Accordingly, any person who may seek to appeal any decision involving the matters noticed herein will be responsible for making a verbatim record of the testimony and evidence at said meeting upon which any appeal is to be based.

NOTICE: Public and Press are invited to review all the backup material for Council Meetings. Copies are available on Thursday, Friday, and Monday before any Council Meeting in the City Clerk's Office in City Hall. On Meeting nights a copy of backup material is in the Reception Area for further review during the meeting.

PLEASE LEAVE THE AGENDA BACKUP MATERIAL IN GOOD ORDER FOR OTHERS TO REVIEW. 

NOTICE: Anyone wishing to speak during Public to be Heard or theFirst Reading of Ordinances is required to sign on the sheet supplied by the City Clerk in the front of the Chambers (at the lectern).

AS A COURTESY TO THE PEOPLE RECORDING THE MEETING, PLEASE PLEASE PUT YOUR CELL PHONE ON SILENT.