Loading...
6-26-23 Regular Commission Meeting Adopted MinutesMINUTES Regular City Commission Meeting s Monday, June 26, 2023 - 6:30 PM r Commission Chamber City Hall, 800 Seminole Road Atlantic Beach. FL 32233 INVOCATION AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE CALL TO ORDER: Following the Pledge of Allegiance, Mayor Ford called the meeting to order at 6:30 PM. Deputy City Clerk Nichols called the roll. ATTENDANCE: Present: Curtis Ford, Mayor - Seat 1 Bruce Bole, Commissioner - Seat 2 Michael Waters, Commissioner - Seat 3 Candace Kelly, Commissioner - Seat 4 Jessica Ring, Commissioner - Seat 5 Also Present: Joe Gerrity, Interim City Manager (CM) Jason Gabriel, City Attorney (CA) Kevin Hogencamp, Deputy City Manager (DCM) Ladayija Nichols, Deputy City Clerk (DCC) Steve Swann, City Engineer (CE) Brian Broedell, Principal Planner APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1A. Approve minutes of the Regular Commission Meeting on May 22, 2023. Mayor Ford asked if there were any corrections or changes needed. There were no corrections to the minutes. Mayor Ford stated the minutes stand as submitted. 2. COURTESY OF FLOOR TO VISITORS Mayor Ford explained the process for public comments and opened the Courtesy of the Floor to Visitors. PUBLIC COMMENT DCC Nichols called each speaker to the podium. Cindy Anderson wished the CM a happy belated birthday. She thanked the Commission for moving forward with the splash pad. She also expressed her opinions on parking issues, the upcoming rate increase for utilities and, the Dora Drive property. Regular City Commission June 26, 2023 Jane Stevens expressed concerns about an overflow of water in her yard and made recommendations on what the City should do moving forward. Pat Hazouri spoke about the development located at the 500 block of Atlantic Boulevard. Stephen Fouraker expressed opinions on the surplus property near Hanna Park. 3. CITY MANAGER REPORTS 3.A. Accept the 90 -Day Calendar (July - Sept. 2023) CM Gerrity reported on this item as detailed in the agenda packet. Commissioner Ring requested to have the Land Development Regulation public input meetings on the 90 -Day calendar. MOTION. Approve the 90 -Day Calendar Motion: Bruce Bole Second. Michael Waters Curtis Ford For Bruce Bole (Moved By) For Michael Waters (Seconded By) For Candace Kelly For Jessica Ring For Motion passed 5 to 0. 3.F. Additional Updates • Mentioned an email to the Commissioners that announced a $500,000 allocation from the Governor that will go towards the Aquatic Gardens project. • Thanked City employees Ellen Lavake and Carlene Matthews for their service and congratulated them on their retirement. • Several projects: Skate park is closed for repair, a depression in front of Whit's Frozen Custard is being repaired, Selva Marina force main is being developed and, the Levy Road pipe project will start this week. • Expressed concern regarding for profit companies using City assets for various activities. • Shared kind remarks regarding John Stinson and expressed condolences to the family. 3.C. Splash Pad Link to Splashpad Project Manual Regular City Commission June 26, 2023 CM Gerrity briefly refernced the information provided in the agenda packet. 3.E. America 250 Marker at Veterans Memorial Park CM Gerrity reported on this item as detailed in the agenda packet and expressed that he would refer this to the Veterans group. 3.D. Dora Drive Update CE Swann provided an update as detailed in the agenda packet. Mayor Ford inquired about the sheet piling referenced in the presentation. CE Swann indicated that this remedy is similar to what Neptune Beach and Jacksonville Beach have. Mayor Ford inquired about the affect the sizing of the pipes would have. CE Swann explained that larger pipes will allow for a more quick and efficient transport of water. Commissioner Bole asked what we know about the property regarding a landfill issue. CE Swann mentioned that this property has not been on a list of properties that has been used as a landfill and that the drainage ditch could potentially cause problems. Commissioner Ring inquired about the funding for widening the culvert. CE Swann indicated that there is a hazard mitigation grant from FEMA that will allow the City to design the culvert and make it wider. He also indicated that the culvert project would still need to be completed even without the property purchase. He mentioned that the water management district agreed that none of the 2.2 acres are wetlands. He shared that his professional opinion is that this property could be a valuable part of the City's overall storm water mitigation work. Mayor Ford asked if the property can it be sold and if anything could be built on it. CE Swann advised that it could potentially be sold as a lawn. Mayor Ford recommended an environmental audit be completed for this property. Commissioner Waters asked how the garbage at Lily Street was found. CE Swann explained that an environmental audit was the first step in helping indicate this issue. Commissioner Ring asked what the time line of the mitigation pond would be if the property is purchased. CE Swann indicated that it could potentially be three to five years if the funding came from FEMA. Mayor Ford would like to see a contract written on behalf of the City purchasing this property at the pre -agreed amount, subject to a 90 -day inspection and assessment for feasibility. There was a CONSENSUS from all, except Commissioner Ring, to allow the CM to work with the CE to move forward with the suggested contract terms. 3.13. City Manager Search Update Regular City Commission June 26, 2023 CM Gerrity expressed that he would like to get at least two or three people in for an interview during the time frame of July 25th -27th. He suggested one-on-one interviews, meet -and -greet and then hold public interviews. Commissioner Ring expressed that she liked the plan and suggested posting where we are in the process. Mayor Ford indicated that he is pleased with the responses received from the current posting of the CM job opening. CM Gerrity shared a new application received (which is attached hereto and made a part of this Official Record as Attachment A). He also went over how the process would go: A tour of City facilities, the next day will be one-on-one interviews, the following day will be a meet -and -greet and the last day the Commission would hold public interviews. Mayor Ford asked for feedback regarding one, making a decision while candidates are present, or two, allowing the vote to happen in a separate meeting. Commissioner Bole is in favor of option two and suggested working quickly. Commissioner Waters indicated that he is in favor of option two. Commissioner Bole recommended making a top three list of candidates to interview. Commissioner Ring asked if all three candidates would be in attendance at the same time. CM Gerrity informed that this is a public meeting and that they'll have the option to attend however, he believes that common courtesy would be to let them have the option of not being present while a decision is made. There was direction for CM Gerrity to continue working on the schedule. CM Gerrity stated that he will be reaching out to candidates David Strohl, Michael Lamar and, Gary (Mike) New. Commissioner Bole suggested adding a fourth just in case. The Commission agreed to interview four candidates if necessary. 6-26-23 Attachment A 4. REPORTS AND/OR REQUESTS FROM CITY COMMISSIONERS 4.A. Parks Master Plan (Commissioner Kelly) Commissioner Kelly provided a brief overview on why she wanted the parks plan reopened. Brian Broedell, Principal Planner provided a presentation (which is attached hereto and made a part of this Official Record as Attachment B). Regular City Commission June 26, 2023 Commissioner Ring asked if the amount of people using the racquetball court is known and if it could be a solution. Brian answered that it's a possibility and that there isn't any specific information regarding the use. CM Gerrity mentioned that this project isn't one that would get done this year and suggested adding it to the next budget. ARCC members Joseph Schwarz and Jane Stevens provided their input on the pickle ball and tennis courts. CM Gerrity explained that he would look at the facilities and try to come back with a recommendation for the budget. 6-26-23 Attachment B Commissioner Kelly • Spoke about a Land Development meeting she attended and encouraged everyone to attend future meetings. • Spoke about water usage and suggested getting the City on board with water conservation methods. Mayor Ford asked about being electronic on water meter reading and suggested looking into electronic tracking of water. CE Swann explained that automatic meter reading (AMI) is a costly project that could be implemented incrementally and the current meter readers would reallocate to tracking down any problems. • Described her experience at Wild Wonders and expressed her gratitude for the program. Commissioner Ring • Mentioned that she held three phone calls with CM candidates. She suggested posting the status of the process online. Commissioner Waters • Expressed the he is excited about the STOP Committee starting on July 5, 2023. Mayor Ford • Expressed concerns regarding permitting. 5. UNFINISHED BUSINESS FROM PREVIOUS MEETINGS None. 6. CONSENT AGENDA None. 7. COMMITTEE REPORTS 7.A. Arts, Recreation, and Culture Committee (ARCC) Joseph Schwarz, Committee Member provided an update as detailed in the agenda packet. Regular City Commission June 26, 2023 8. ACTION ON RESOLUTIONS 8.A. RESOLUTION NO. 23-22 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF ATLANTIC BEACH, FLORIDA, AUTHORIZING THE CITY TO CONTRACT WITH ACON CONSTRUCTION TO PROVIDE DESIGN -BUILD SERVICES FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF A SPLASH PAD AT DONNER PARK AT A PRICE NOT TO EXCEED $529,500 AND PRE -PURCHASE THE SPLASH PAD AMENITIES FROM WATERPLAY AT A PRICE NOT TO EXCEED $78,000; AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE CONTRACTS AND PURCHASE ORDERS IN ACCORDANCE WITH AND AS NECESSARY TO EFFECTUATE THE PROVISIONS OF THIS RESOLUTION; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Mayor Ford read the title of the resolution. 6-26-23 Attachment C MOTION: Adopt Resolution No. 23-22 (as amended). The amended Resolution is attached hereto and made a part of this Official Record as Attachment Q. Motion: Candace Kelly Second. Bruce Bole Curtis Ford For Bruce Bole (Seconded By) For Michael Waters For Candace Kelly (Moved By) For Jessica Ring For Motion passed S to 0. 9. ACTION ON ORDINANCES 9.A. ORDINANCE NO. 55-23-38, Public Hearing and Final Reading AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ATLANTIC BEACH, FLORIDA INCREASING MONTHLY SANITATION RATES BY 16.63% BY AMENDING CHAPTER 16, SOLID WASTE AND RECYCLING, ARTICLE I, SOLID WASTE DEFINITIONS AND PROCEDURES, SECTION 16-10 FEES FOR COLLECTION; PROVIDING FOR INTENT; PROVIDING FOR ADOPTION OF THE NEW RATES; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Mayor Ford read the title of the ordinance. Regular City Commission June 26, 2023 The Public Hearing was opened. There were no speakers. The Public Hearing was closed. Commissioner Bole thanked the City for their work. 10. MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS None. 11. CITY ATTORNEY/CITY CLERK REPORTS AND/OR REQUESTS CA Gabriel • Reminded everyone to file their Form 1 by July 1. 12. CLOSING COMMENTS BY CITY COMMISSIONERS AND CITY MANAGER Commissioner Ring • Mentioned that she appreciated the moment of silence provided before the start of the meeting. 9.A. DCC Nichols asked the Commission if a motion was made for agenda item 9A. The Commission proceeded with their vote. MOTION. Approve Ordinance No. 20-23-167. Motion: Candace Kelly Second. Bruce Bole Curtis Ford For Bruce Bole (Seconded By) For Michael Waters For Candace Kelly (Moved By) For Jessica Ring For Motion passed S to 0. Commissioner Waters • Apologized to John Stinson's family. Commissioner Kelly • Suggested offering resources to employees to help manage retirement savings. Commissioner Bole • Expressed excitement for the splash pad. 13. ADJOURNMENT The meeting adjourned at 8:28 p.m. Regular City Commission June 26, 2023 Attest: tl- Ladayija Nichols, Deputy City Clerk Date Approved: -7 - M —Z-3 O u is Ford, yo Regular City Commission June 26, 2023 7/5/23, 3:06 PM NEOGOV Insight - Application Detail Attachment A to 6-26-23 Minutes its `i;'r��-tr Contact Information -- Person ID: 25753422 Name: William Burt Killingsworth Address Home Phone: 904-343-8015 Alternate Phone Email: wbkillingsworth@gmail.com Notification Preference: Former Last None Name: Personal Information Driver's License: Can you, after employment, submit proof of your legal right to work in the United States? What is your highest level of education? Preferences Objective Education College/ University University of Florida 1987- 1989 Gainesville, Florida Work Experience 3227 Glendyne Drive West None Jacksonville , Florida 32216 US 904-448-1982 Email Yes, Florida , K452-922-63-057-0 , Class E Yes Bachelor's Degree Did you graduate: Yes Major/Minor: Real Estate and Urban Analysis Degree Received: Bachelor's Director Hours worked per week: 40 11/2015 - 7/2023 Monthly Salary: $15,416.00 # of Employees Supervised: 203 City of Jacksonville Name of Supervisor: Brian Hughes - CAO Jacksonville, Florida May we contact this employer? Yes Duties Created an award winning organization by providing vision and strategic direction to foster high performance neighborhoods, to be a leader in transportation planning, to partner with other entities, to be a visible resource, and to build a reputation for excellence. Approved all major financial and department initiatives. Responsible for a $27 million proposed budget and a staff of 203 employees. Negotiated proportionate share contracts and development agreements. Coordinated Department activities and policies with other city, state, and federal agencies. Provided professional recommendations to the Mayor's Office, Jacksonville Planning Commission and the City Council's Land Use and Zoning Committee in their review and action taken on all comprehensive plan, zoning and other planning related ordinance modifications. Reason for Leaving Change of Administration Director, Community Development 2/2013 - 11/2015 Florida Department of Economic Opportunity www.floridajobs.org Tallahassee, Florida 32399 850-717-8475 Hours worked per week: 40 Monthly Salary: $9,583.33 Name of Supervisor: Jesse Panuccio - Executive Director May we contact this employer? Yes Duties httpsJ/secure.neogov.com/employers/app_tracking/view_resume.cfm?Print=Y&JobID=3938181 &ResumeID=190819788&GetJSUserlDFromResume=... 114 7/5/23, 3:06 PM NEOGOV Insight -Application Detail Attachment A to Leading an organization that strives to create a State with distinctive communities &~a Minutes compete in a global marketplace. Responsible for nearly $900 million in open federal awards through the following programs: Community Service Block Grants, Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program, Weatherization Assistance Program, Small Cities Community Development Block Grants, Disaster Recovery Initiative, Neighborhood Stabilization Program, Rural Infrastrature Program, State Small Business Credit Initiative, Comprehensive Planning, Developments of Regional Impact, Areas of Critical State Concern, Coastal Planning, and the Competitive Florida Partnership. Coordinate activities and policies with other state agencies, federal agencies,local governments, non -profits and citizens. Reason for Leaving New Job Director, Planning and Development Hours worked per week: 40 3/2009 - 10/2011 Monthly Salary: $10,000.00 Name of Supervisor: Alan Mosley - Chief City of Jacksonville Administrative Officer Jacksonville, Florida May we contact this employer? Yes Duties Created policy and developed consensus to support development fees, mobility, and quality growth. Created a regulatory environment that incentivizes a built environment supportive of producing the revenue needs of the city, multiple modes of travel, and a quality of life desired by our citizens. Managed and set policy for the Planning and Development Department that is comprised of a $14.8 million budget and 161 staff members in the following Divisions: Current Planning, Community Planning, Building Inspection, and Development Services. Negotiated proportionate share contracts and development agreements and coordinated Department activities and policies with other city, state, and federal agencies. Coordinated with the Mayor's Office, Jacksonville Planning Commission and the City Council's Land Use and Zoning Committee in their review and action taken on all comprehensive plan, zoning and other planning related ordinance modifications. Reason for Leaving Change of adminstration. Chief, Community Planning Division 1/2008- 3/2009 City of Jacksonville Jacksonville, Florida Hours worked per week: 40 Monthly Salary: $7,500.00 Name of Supervisor: Brad Thoburn - Director May we contact this employer? Yes Duties Managed and provided policy guidance to the Community Planning Division that is responsible for transportation planning, capital improvements planning, historic preservation planning, brownfields program, neighborhood planning, land use planning, school concurrency, transportation concurrency, DRIB, and GIS. Managed and provided policy guidance for the preparation of the text amendments initiated by the 2007 Evaluation and Appraisal Report for all elements of the comprehensive plan. Managed special studies including the Greater Arlington/ Beaches, Southeast, Urban Core Vision Plans, North Area Transportation Study, Baymeadows Area Transportation Study and various Neighborhood Action Plans. Negotiated with DCA and other state agencies to bring numerous land use and text amendments into compliance, to determine how impacts are analyzed, and to settle proportionate share issues with the CIE. Negotiated proportionate share contracts and development agreements. Reason for Leaving Promoted to Director Principal Planner, Community Planning Hours worked per week: 40 Division Monthly Salary: $6,700.00 4/2002 - 1/2008 Name of Supervisor: Jeannie - Fewell May we contact this employer? Yes City of Jacksonville Jacksonville, Florida https://secure.neogov.com/employers/app_tracking/view_resume.cfm?Print=Y&JobiD=3938181 &ResurnelD=190819788&GetJSUserlDFromRosume=... 2/4 7/5/23, 3:06 PM NEOGOV Insight - Application Detail Attachment A to 6-26-23 Minutes Duties Managed and provided policy guidance to the Capital Planning Section that is responsible for transportation planning, capital improvement planning, school concurrency, developments of regional impacts inclusive of land use, and GIS. Prepared and managed the preparation of the City's Public Schools Facilities Element, the Public Schools Interlocal Agreement, the School Concurrency Ordinance, and the Capital Improvements Element. Supervised the preparation of the 2007 Evaluation and Appraisal Report for the following elements of the Comprehensive Plan: the Transportation Element, the Capital Improvements Element, the Infrastructure Element. Additionally, instituted policies and procedures that resulted in the elimination of the transportation concurrency review backlog. Prepared and managed the Department's annual budget and grants, as well as the Department's human resources. Reason for Leaving Promoted to Chief Certificates and Licenses Type: Economic Development Finance Professional Number: Issued by: Date Issued: 2 /2011 Date Expires: Type: American Institute of Certified Planners (AICP) Number: Issued by: Date Issued: 11 /2012 Date Expires: Skills Office Skills Typing: Data Entry: Additional Information City of Atlantic beach has chosen not to collect this information for this job posting References Resume Text Resume Attachments Attachment File Name File Type Created By Killingsworth Resume.doc Killingsworth Resume.doc Resume Job Seeker (1).pdf (1).pdf Agency -Wide Questions 1. Q: Do you use or have you used tobacco products within the past twelve months? A: No 2. Q: Are you currently authorized to work in the United States without current or future sponsorship from the City of Atlantic Beach? Verification required. A: Yes https:llsecure.neogov.com/employers/app_trackingtview_resume.cfm?Print=Y&JoblD=3938181&ResumelD=190819788&GetJSUserlDFromResume 3/4 7/5/23, 3:06 PM NEOGOV Insight - Application Detail Attachment A to 3. Q: Have you ever been employed by the City of Atlantic Beach? If yes, please MW2AMinutes department from the list below. If you are not a former employee, please select N/A. A: N/A Not a former employee 4, Q: Have you ever been convicted of a felony? A: No S. Q: If yes, please explain the type of crime, date of conviction and penalty. A: 6. Q: Do you have reliable transportation to and from work? A: Yes i 7. Q: Do you consent to the City of Atlantic Beach conducting reference checks, educational and employment verification and a background check? A: Yes S. Q: Do you have any relatives working for the City of Atlantic Beach? A: No 9. Q: If yes, please give their name(s) and relationship(s). A: 10. Q: Are you a military veteran of the United States Armed Forces? A: Yes 11. Q: Do you qualify for Veteran's Preference under Florida Statute 295.085 ? Verification (DD -214 and a VA disability certification, if applicable) must be submitted with your application in the attachments section. A: No 12. Q: If this position requires driving, please provide your drivers license number and state of issue. A: 13. Q: Are you currently a resident of the City of Atlantic Beach? A: No 14. Q: Where did you first hear about this opportunity? A: COAB website 15. Q: If you answered Other for the previous question, please describe where. A: https://secure.neogov.con/employers/app_tracking/view_resume.cfm?Print=YBJobID=3938181 &ResumeID= 190819788&GetJSUserlDFromResume=... 4/4 .s f�`j, �" tel• � � JF4 w • Oft Nt 1 _ a S r.. * i c -Itoi 0►� al►r �A.rt La. Al I OWN ; 3 ����'"•• '+i.' .s .,�..�- .,.... .r,. ..� <_ - +fir• .. .�..,..,...,�... w Attachment B to Commission Priority 6-26-23 Minutes Parks Master Plan — Strategic Goal #3 PARKS MASTER PLAN A Quality of Life and Environmental initiative planning for and encouraging recreation, conservation and community health opportunities Attachment B to Background for Parks Master Plan ("Vivir) Process began in 2018 with a community survey • 291 responses • 288 were AB residents WHAT PART OF THE CITY DO YOU LIVE IN? Answo-red 281 Skipped~ 10 West or 54 Nlayw,t Road Between 110 maJoort Pond._. °" ` of 117 Seminots 9aad C. sT SC 8o 100 120 1+O 160 IBC : �C Attachment B to 6-26-23 Minutes City of Atlantic Beach Parks & Trails Master Plan Community Workshop December 5, 2018 City of Atlantic Beach PARKS a TRAILS COMMUNM WORKSHOP! Attachment B to 6-26-23 Minutes City of Atlantic Beach Parks & Trails Master Plan Design Charrette ctober 29-30, 2019 RIVERS, TRAILS & CONSERVATION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM www nps. gov/rtca UPOIRMI FLORIDA PURPOSE of PMP 6-t26-23 Minutes • Develop a document that will inform and guide decision-making relative to the oversight of parks, facilities and programming into the next decade and beyond • Long range document meant to shape the direction, development and delivery of the park and recreation system Parks Master Plan FMinutes 1. Executive Summary • Intro, history and guiding principles 2. Existing Parks • Parks Inventory & maps 3. Park -by -park analysis • Historical Background • Existing Conditions/Inventory • Community Input (public meetings &online survey) • Staff Input • Recommendations Progress Report Attachment B to 6-26-23 Minutes AB Dog Park: Walking path & dog obstacle course installed Donner Park: Splash Pad is in progress & parallel parking installed Howell Park: Bicycle parking installed at parking area Jack Russell Park: Additional shade trees planted along walking path Jordan Park: ADA parking added Rose Dog Park: Water fountain for dogs added Veterans Park: Restrooms & shade trees installed The remaining projects are within the city's 10 -year Capital Improvements Plan (CIP) for future implementation. Attachment B to 6-26-23 Minutes Suggested Next Steps 1. Update the plan with input from the community (i.e. community workshops) 2. Continue to look for grants or other funding opportunities ANY QUESTIONS? Tennis & Pickleball HOW IMPORTANT ARE THE FOLLOWING PARK AMENITIES/SERVICES TO YOU AND YOUR HOUSEHOLD: Ar--e-d_ ,26a -%;)P--d: a P.:vdamau -37 61 C� EE Rill Donner Park Attachment B to 6-26-23 Minutes • "4 permanent pickle ball courts" • "kids pickle ball" Jack Russell Park • "practice tennis courts" Attachment C to 6-26-23 Minutes CITY OF ATLANTIC BEACH CITY COMMISSION MEETING STAFF REPORT AGENDA ITEM: Resolution No. 23-22 authorizing the City to contract with ACON Construction to provide design buildconstruction services for the construction of a splash pad at Donner Park at a price not to exceed $529,500 and pre -purchase the splash pad amenities from Waterplay at a price not to exceed $78,000. SUBMITTED BY: Steve Swann, City Engineer/Kevin Hogencamp, Deputy City Manager TODAY'S DATE: lune 20, 2023 MEETING DATE: June 26, 2023 BACKGROUND: A splash pad is included as a desired amenity for Donner Park in the Parks Master Plan. Upon issuing invitations to bid and soliciting a design -buil d -cost from ACON Construction, which has a design- buildconstruction agreement with the City of Jacksonville that the City of Atlantic Beach can utilize as a "piggyback", City staff recommends moving forward with a design buildconstruction agreement with ACON. The sole respondent to the City's invitations to bids submitted a price of $691,500; the total project cost for the City to utilize ACON, which recently completed a splash pad at Lonnie Miller Park in Jacksonville, will not exceed $607,500. The guaranteed maximum price provided by ACON Construction, along with additional items that are required, are as follows: ACON Guaranteed Maximum Price $474,000 (Splash pad, equipment & hardscape) WaterPlay fountains & toys $78,000 (Direct purchase by City) Equipment Shelter $20,000 Electrical Service $15,000 Sewer Connection $20,500 Total $607,500 BUDGET: Funding for the splash pad is as follows: FRDAP Grant $185,500 CDBG Grant $36,500 COAB Grant Match $185,500 Reallocated FY 2022-23 Funding $200,000 Total $607,500 Attachment C to 6-26-23 Minutes Not including staff time for cleaning and daily visits to check water quality, filters, etc., monthly maintenance costs for the splash pad are expected to be less than $1,000 per month when it is being operated in the warmer months. Even during the warmer months, the splash pad will be turned off until the activator button is pushed by a user. RECOMMENDATION: Commission approve Resolution 23-22. ATTACHMENTS: Resolution No. 23-22 Installation Letter and Cost Proposal Plans Pad Specifications WaterPlay Quote WaterPlay Schematic REVIEWED BY CITY MANAGER: Attachment C to RESP ift 23-22 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF ATLANTIC BEACH, FLORIDA, AUTHORIZING THE CITY TO CONTRACT WITH ACON CONSTRUCTION TO PROVIDE ONSTRUCTION SERVICES FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF A SPLASH PAD AT DONNER PARK AT A PRICE NOT TO EXCEED $529,500 AND PRE -PURCHASE THE SPLASH PAD AMENITIES FROM WATERPLAY AT A PRICE NOT TO EXCEED $78,000; AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE CONTRACTS AND PURCHASE ORDERS IN ACCORDANCE WITH AND AS NECESSARY TO EFFECTUATE THE PROVISIONS OF THIS RESOLUTION; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. WHEREAS, splash pads offer many benefits to communities. They are safe, fun, and refreshing venue for children to cool off on hot days; they can help promote physical activity and community engagement; they are relatively low -maintenance; and they are environmentally friendly; and WHEREAS, the City's Parks Master Plan envisions adding a splash pad as an amenity at Donner Park: and WHEREAS, funding in the amount of $607,500 is in place in the City's Fiscal Year 2022-23 budget to pay costs associated with the construction of a splash pad at Donner Park; and WHEREAS, the City desires to pre -purchase the splash pad amenities from WaterPlay at a price not to exceed $78,000; and WHEREAS. the City will be "piggy-backinm" and retaining the construction services procured in the ACON Construction contract with the City of Jacksonville as authorized by Section 2-336(6). City Ordinance Code, and WHEREAS, the City desires to contract with ACON Construction to provide construction services for the project, including installation of the WaterPlay amenities, at a price not to exceed $529,500. NOW THEREFORE, be it resolved by the City Commission of the City of Atlantic Beach as follows: SECTION 1. The City Commission hereby authorizes the City to contract with ACON Construction to provide services for the construction of a splash pad at Donner Park at a price not to exceed $529,500 and pre- purchase the splash pad amenities from WaterPlay at a price not to exceed $78,000. SECTION 2. The City Commission hereby authorizes the City Manager to execute contracts and purchase orders in accordance with and as necessary to effectuate the provisions of this resolution. SECTION 3. This Resolution shall take effect immediately upon its passage and adoption. PASSED AND ADOPTED by the City Commission of the City of Atlantic Beach, this 261 day of June, 2023 Curtis Ford, Mayor Attest: Donna L. Bartle, City Clerk Approved as to form and correctness: Attachment c to 6-26-23 Minutes Jason Gabriel, City Attorney