02-10-03 vCITY OF ATLANTIC BEACH
COMMISSION MEETING
February 10, 2003
AGENDA
Call to order
Invocation and pledge to the flag
1. Approve minutes of the Regular Commission meeting of January 27, 2003
2. Courtesy of Floor to Visitors
3. Unfinished Business from Previous Meetings
A. City Manager's follow up report on issues from previous meetings
B. Request from Wilson and Wilson Optical, 615 Atlantic Boulevard, to allow a
non-conforming sign to be removed and re-installed in the same general
location
C. Award contract in the amount of $22,000.00 to Commercial Landscaping for
Tree planting pursuant to the specifications of Bid No. 0203-6
D. Report regarding Speed Bumps in the 300 block of Plaza
4. Consent A ends
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'ALL MATTERS LISTED UNDER THE CONSENT AGENDA ARE CONSIDERED TO BE
ROUTINE BY THE CITY COMMISSION AND WILL BE ENACTED BY ONE MOTION IN
THE FORM LISTED BELOW. THERE WILL BE NO SEPARATE DISCUSSION OF THESE
,ITEMS. IF DISCUSSION IS DESIRED, THAT ITEM WILL BE REMOVED FROM THE
CONSENT AGENDA AND WILL BE CONSIDERED SEPARATELY. SUPPORTING
DOCUMENTATION AND STAFF RECOMMENDATIONS HAVE BEEN PREVIOUSLY
,SUBMITTED TO THE CITY COMMISSION ON THESE ITEMS
A. Acknowledge receipt of monthly reports: New Occupational Licenses, Public
Works Project Status Report, and Utility Sales Report (City Manager)
B. Approve aone-year extension to the contract with Labor Line for temporary
employment services (City Manager)
C. Approve renewal of employee Health Insurance with Blue Cross Blue Shield of
Florida, effective April 1, 2003 for aone-year period, and retain the current benefits
and employee contribution rates (City Manager)
5. Committee Reports
A. Code Enforcement Board
6. Action on Resolutions
7. Action on Ordinances
A. Ordinance No. 65-03-31 Public Hearing and Final Reading
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ATLANTIC BEACH, FLORIDA,
RENAMING CHURCH ROAD AND DUTTON ROAD TO DUTTON ISLAND
ROAD; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE (City Commission)
B. Ordinance No. 90-03-179 Introduction and First Public Hearing
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ATLANTIC BEACH, COUNTY OF DUVAL,
STATE OF FLORIDA, ADOPTING ORDINANCE NUMBER 90-03-179, RE-
DESIGNATING THOSE AREAS SHOWN ON THE GEOGRAPHIC LOCATION
MAP, ATTACHED AS EXHIBIT A, FROM OPEN RURAL (OR) TO
CONSERVATION (CON), CONSISTENT WITH THE CONSERVATION LAND
USE DESIGNATION AS ESTABLISHED BY THE FUTURE LAND USE MAP OF
THE ADOPTED 2005 COMPREHENSIVE PLAN FOR THE CITY OF ATLANTIC
BEACH AND CONSISTENT WITH ORDINANCE 90-01-172, WHICH
ELIMINATED THE OPEN RURAL ZONING DISTRICT CLASSIFICATION AND
ESTABLISHED THE CONSERVATION ZONING DISTRICT CLASSIFICATION,
PROVIDING FINDINGS OF FACT, REQUIRING RECORDATION; AND
PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE
C. Ordinance No. 20-03-56 Introduction and First Reading
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE OPERATING BUDGET FOR THE CITY~OF
ATLANTIC BEACH, FLORIDA, FOR THE FISCAL YEAR BEGINNING
OCTOBER 1, 2002 AND ENDING SEPTEMBER 30, 2003 (City Manager)
D. Ordinance No. 90-03-180 Introduction and First Reading
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ATLANTIC BEACH, FLORIDA, AMENDING
CHAPTER 24, ZONING, SUBDIVISION AND LAND DEVELOPMENT
REGULATIONS, TO ESTABLISH STORMWATER OFF-SITE STORAGE
REQUIREMENTS AND TREATMENT, FLOODPLAIN STORAGE, AND NATIONAL
POLLUTANT DISCHARGE ELIMINATION SYSTEM (NDPES) REQUIREMENTS,
AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE (City Manager)
8. Miscellaneous Business
A. Authorize Staff to install fourteen 4" stainless steel poles and cut the concrete
at Bull Park at a cost of $7,600 (City Manager)
B. Authorize the City Manager to sign the JEA Property Damage Settlement and
Release Statement (City Manager)
C. Authorize staff to negotiate a contract with CH2M Hill for rehabilitation,
replacement and abandonment of wells No. 2, 1N, SN, 2S, and 6S. If a
satisfactory price cannot be agreed upon, authorize staff to negotiate with the
second most qualified firm, Integrated Science and Engineering (City
Manager)
D. Approve proposed projects for Fiscal Year 2003-2004 Community
Development Block Grant funds to include $30,000 in the Housing
Rehabilitation category and allocating the remaining approximately $120,000
of grant funds to the Public Facility and Infrastructure category for stormwater
improvement projects within the Section H (Marsh Oaks) subdivision, E.H.
Donner's subdivision and surrounding vicinity, and authorize the City Manager
to submit the CDBG application and sign documents as required to execute the
contract (City Manager)
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E. Approve Change Order No. 6 in the Core City Improvement Project in the
amount of $125,157.35 (City Manager)
F. Provide direction to staff regarding proposed amendment to sign ordinance
(City Manager)
G. Provide direction to staff regarding Florida Shore and Beach Preservation
Association's request for a resolution supporting the preservation of the Beach
Trust Fund (City Manager)
9. City Manager
A. Animal Control and Feral Animals
10. Reports and/or requests from City Commissioners and City Attorney
Adjournment
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which the appeal is to be based.
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the City Clerk prior to the meeting. For your convenience, forms for this purpose are available at the entrance to
,the Commission Chambers.
Every effort is made to indicate what action the City Commission is expected to take on each agenda item.
.However, the City Commission may act upon any agenda subject, regardless of how the matter is stated on the
agenda.
In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and Section 286.26, Florida Statutes, persons with
disabilities needing special accommodation to participate in this meeting should contact the City Clerk by 5:00
PM, Friday, February 7, 2003.
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MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE ATLANTIC
• BEACH CITY COMMISSION HELD IN CITY HALL, 800 SEMINOLE
ROAD AT 7:15 P.M. ON MONDAY, FEBRUARY 10, 2003
PRESENT: John Meserve, Mayor
Richard Beaver, Mayor Pro Tem
Commissioner Mike Borno
Paul Parsons
Dezmond Waters, Commissioners
AND: James Hanson, City Manager
Maureen King, City Clerk
Alan C. Jensen, City Attorney
Mayor Meserve called the meeting to order at 7:15 p.m. The Invocation
given by Mayor Meserve was followed by the Pledge of Allegiance to
the Flag.
1. Approval of the minutes of the Regular Commission meeting
of January 27, 2003
Motion: Approve the minutes of the Regular Commission
Meeting of January 27, 2003 as presented.
The motion carried unanimously.
2. Courtesy of the Floor to Visitors
Sally Clemens of 1638 Park Terrace West addressed the following
items: (1) Thought that fees for camping on Dutton Island Preserve
should be in line with those charged by the City of Jacksonville, (2) Felt
citizens should be more informed concerning the costs paid by the City
for employee health insurance (Item 4C), and (3) Inquired if staff had
spoken to Neptune Beach officials concerning the Hopkins Creek
drainage area and the possibility of that area causing drainage problems
in Atlantic Beach.
Alan Potter of 374 Second Street spoke concerning the Water and
Sewer Rate Structure Study performed by Burton and Associates. He
believed the proposed rate structure was unfair since the city had
experienced two rate increases since 1993, and that the St. Johns River
Management District had no authority to mandate rate increases based on
conservation.
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Lisa Bruno of 377 Plaza, who spoke at the previous meeting opposing
replacement of speed bumps on Plaza, stated that if another traffic study
is performed, she would like to be informed as to the cntena used for the
study. She submitted a picture of the proposed replacement speed bump
a copy of which is attached and made part of this official record as
Attachment A.
3. Unfinished Business from Previous Meetings
A. City Manager's Follow Up Report on Issues from Previous
Meetings
City Manager Hanson commented on each item of his written report,
which is attached and made part of this official record as Attachment B.
Workshop Meeting
City Manager Hanson reported that the Workshop Meeting relative to
rate restructuring and Navy privatization tentatively scheduled Monday,
February 24`n would be postponed until March 10`n
Army Corps of Engineers Beach Renourishment Project
• n n re orted that the beach renourishment ro'ect in
City Manager Ha so p p ~
Jacksonville Beach had been put on hold until the Army Corps of
Engineers addressed the poor quality of fill that was placed on the beach.
He further reported that Jacksonville Beach had hired an independent
consultant to monitor the project to ensure that beach quality sand is
placed on the beach and the existing debris, consisting mostly of oyster
shells and clay balls, is removed from the beach.
Discussion ensued and Mayor Meserve stated that he did not know if the
quality of sand to be used was included in the contract. He felt the City
of Jacksonville, who was paying for the project, should be involved in
the monitoring. Discussion ensued, and Mayor Meserve suggested the
Commission give the City Manager full authority to act on behalf of the
city if any problems arise.
Commissioner Beaver suggested the three beach cities retain the services
of a consultant to monitor on-going beach preservation. The other
Commissioners concurred and Commissioner Waters suggested the city
contact United States Representative Ander Crenshaw to see if he could
provide any assistance.
• Commissioner Parsons introduced Kevin Bodge, a resident of Atlantic
Beach and a Coastal Engineer, who stated that he had been hired by the
City of Jacksonville Beach as a consultant to negotiate terms of
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mediation and to monitor the project. Mr. Bodge advised the
Commissioners to send a letter to the City of Jacksonville setting forth
• Atlantic Beach's standards for continuation of the project.
Commissioner Beaver felt that due to the time constraints and the
sensitive nature of the issue, it would be wise for the city to hire Mr.
Bodge since he was closely involved with the project
Following further discussion the City Manager was authorized to
negotiate with Mr. Bodge for his service in monitoring the
renourishment project and protecting the City's interests. Mr. Bodge
agreed to compose a letter on behalf of the three beach cities to explain
the standards required for the beach renourishment. It was felt that the
matter of a partnership with the other beach cities to monitor future
beach renourishment projects could be pursued at a later date.
B. Request From Wilson and Wilson Optical, 615 Atlantic
Boulevard, to Allow aNon-Conforming Sign to be Removed
and Re-installed in the Same General Location
Mayor Meserve reported that the Wilsons were not in attendance and
action on this item was deferred to the next meeting.
• Commissioner Beaver complimented Community Development Director
Doerr for her excellent Staff Report concerning the request.
C. Award Contract in the amount of $22,000.00 to Commercial
Landscaping for Tree Planting pursuant to the specifications
of Bid No. 0203-06
Motion: Award Contract in the amount of $22,000.00 to
Commercial Landscaping for Tree Planting pursuant to the
specifications of Bid No. 0203-06.
Recreation Director Johnson stated that the crepe myrtles were included
in the bid but other trees would be substituted. He requested that the bid
be approved without crepe myrtles.
Commissioner Waters stated that he liked oak trees and also suggested
that red buds be considered as alternative trees.
The motion carried unanimously.
D. Report Regarding Speed Bumps in the 300 Block of Plaza
• Chief Thompson provided background information concerning the
installation of speed bumps in the 300 Block of Plaza, as written in his
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Staff Report dated February 3, 2003, which is attached and made part of
this official record as Attachment C.
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Chief Thompson indicated that there was no current crash or speed data
available to warrant the replacement of the speed bumps in the 300 block
of Plaza at this time. He felt it would be better to perform a traffic study
after completion of the street paving in the area, evaluate the data, and
present a recommendation at that time.
It was the consensus of the Commission to wait for the re-evaluation of
the area. Mayor Meserve felt that installation of the decorative
crosswalks might work to calm traffic.
4. Consent Agenda:
Mayor Meserve requested that Item 4C be removed from the Consent
Agenda for discussion.
A. Acknowledge Receipt of Monthly Reports: New
Occupational Licenses, Public Works Status Report, and
Utility Sales Report (City Manager)
B. Approve aOne-Year Extension to the Contract with
• ~ Labor Line for Temporary Employment Services (City
Manager)
Motion: Approve Consent Agenda Items A & B as
presented.
There was no discussion and the motion carried unanimously.
C. Approve Renewal of Employee Health Insurance with
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Florida, Effective April 1, 2001
for aOne-year Period, and Retain the Current Benefits
and Employee Contribution Rates (City Manager)
Motion: Approve Consent Agenda Item C as presented.
City Manager Hanson explained that due to the city's short period of
claims, Blue Cross Blue Shield could not reduce the premium rates.
He reported that the current premium rates would remain in effect
and would be reviewed again in July. Human Resource Director
George Foster's Staff Report concerning the rates is attached and
made part of this official record as Attachment D.
Commissioner Waters inquired if there was something the city could
do to encourage employees to be healthy and Mr. Foster indicated
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that his department was investigating Wellness and Stop Smoking
Assistance Programs for employees.
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The motion carried unanimously.
5. Committee Reports:
A. Code Enforcement Board
Curtis Sanders, Chair of the Code Enforcement Board, presented a
comprehensive report on the duties and responsibilities of the Code
Enforcement Board. A copy of Mr. Sanders' report is attached and
made part of this official record as Attachment E.
Statistical data relative to Florida cities that license and inspect
rental properties was presented. Mr. Sanders reported that 32% of
the living units in the city of Atlantic Beach were rental properties
and recommended that the Commission consider licensing and
requiring regularly scheduled inspections of rental properties.
Commissioner Waters indicated that unregulated rental properties
had always been a concern to him and stated he would support
appointing a committee to look into their regulation.
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Mayor Meserve thank d S
for their work. He felt the pros and cons of regulating rental
properties should be discussed during strategic planning.
6. Action on Resolutions:
There was no action on Resolutions.
7. Action on Ordinances:
A. Ordinance No. 65-03-31 Public Hearing & Final Reading
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ATLANTIC
BEACH, FLORIDA, RENAMING CHURCH ROAD
AND DUTTON ROAD TO DUTTON ISLAND ROAD;
AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE (City
Commission)
The ordinance was read by title only by Mayor Meserve. He opened
the floor for a public hearing and invited comments from the
audience.
• No one spoke for or against the ordinance and the Mayor closed the
public hearing.
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Motion: Approve Ordinance No. 65-03-31 on final
reading.
There was no discussion and the motion earned unanimously.
B. Ordinance No. 90-03-179 Introduction and First Public
Hearing
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ATLANTIC BEACH,
FLORIDA, COUNTY OF DUVAL, STATE OF FLORIDA,
ADOPTING ORDINANCE NUMBER 90-03-179,
REDESIGNATING THOSE AREAS SHOWN ON THE
GEOGRAPHIC LOCATION MAP, ATTACHED AS
EXHIBIT A, FROM OPEN RURAL (OR) TO
CONSERVATION (CON), CONSISTENT WITH THE
CONSERVATION LAND USE DESIGNATION AS
ESTABLISHED BY THE FUTURE LAND USE MAP OF
THE ADOPTED 2005 COMPREHENSIVE PLAN FOR THE
CITY OF ATLANTIC BEACH AND CONSISTENT WITH
ORDINANCE 90-01-172, WHICH ELIMINATED THE
OPEN RURAL ZONING DISTRICT CLASSIFICATION
AND ESTABLISHED THE CONSERVATION ZONING
DISTRICT CLASSIFICATION, PROVIDING FINDINGS
OF FACT, REQUIRING RECORDATION; AND
PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE
The ordinance was read by title only by Mayor Meserve.
Motion: Approve Ordinance No. 90-03-179 on first
reading.
The Mayor opened the floor for a public hearing and invited
comments from the audience. No one spoke for or against the
ordinance and the Mayor closed the public hearing and indicated
that the final public hearing on the ordinance would take place on
February 24,2003.
Commissioner Borno referenced a letter from the owners of
Johnston Island stating that the redesignation from Open Rural to
Conservation was taking away their rights to develop the property.
He pointed out that the change in designation would make the
zoning map consistent with the conservation land use designation
established by the Future Land Use Map and consistent with
Ordinance 90-01-172, which eliminated the Open Rural Zoning
District Classification.
There was no discussion and the motion carried unanimously.
C. Ordinance No. 20-03-56 Introduction and First Reading
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AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE OPERATING
BUDGET FOR THE CITY OF ATLANTIC BEACH,
FLORIDA, FOR THE FISCAL YEAR BEGINNING
OCTOBER 1, 2002 AND ENDING SEPTEMBER 30,
2003 (City Manager)
Motion: Approve Ordinance No. 20-03-56 on first
reading.
City Manager Hanson reported that the ordinance would be
amended to include $15,589 for the Coral Street Project, which was
recently completed.
Amendment to the motion: Include the Coral Strcet
Project budget adjustment in the amount of $15,589 on
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There was no discussion and the amendment to the motion and main
motion carried unanimously.
D. Ordinance No. 90-03-180 Introduction and First Reading
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ATLANTIC
BEACH, FLORIDA, AMENDING CHAPTER 24,
ZONING, SUBDIVISION AND LAND
DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS, TO ESTABLISH
STORMWATER OFF-SITE STORAGE
REQUIREMENTS AND TREATMENT, FLOODPLAIN
STORAGE, AND NATIONAL POLLUTANT
DISCHARGE ELIMINATION SYSTEM (NDPES)
REQUIREMENTS, AND PROVIDING AN
EFFECTIVE DATE (City Manager)
Motion: Approve Ordinance No. 90-03-180 on first
reading.
Mayor Meserve inquired if this type of ordinance was legally
defensible and expressed concern for the impact it would have on
some property owners. He felt the new requirements might make
some properties undevelopable.
Commissioner Beaver felt the Commission needed more time to
study the ordinance. Commissioner Waters agreed and stated he
had a problem with the requirement to slope a lot to the street where
there was the possibility of the runoff flowing around and flooding
the back yard.
• Discussion ensued and it was determined that more time was needed
to study the impact of the ordinance.
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The motion and second were withdrawn.
Motion: Defer action on Ordinance 90-03-180 to allow
additional time to study the ordinance.
There was no discussion and the motion carried unanimously.
8. Miscellaneous Business:
A. Authorize Staff to install fourteen 4"stainless steel poles
and cut the concrete at Bull Park at a cost of $7,600
(City Manager)
Motion: Authorize Staff to install fourteen 4"stainless
steel poles and cut the concrete at Bull Park at a cost of
$7,600.
Recreation Director Johnson displayed photographs illustrating
where the poles would be installed to deter further damage to
seating areas at Bull Park.
A brief discussion ensued and the motion carried unanimously.
• n a JEA Pro ert
B. Authorize the City Manager to sig p y
Damage Settlement and Release Statement (City
Manager)
Motion: Authorize the City Manager to sign a JEA
Property Damage Settlement and Release Statement.
There was no discussion and the motion carried unanimously.
C. Authorize staff to negotiate a contract with CH2M Hill for
rehabilitation, replacement and abandonment of wells No. 2,
1N, 5N, 2S and 6S. If a satisfactory price cannot be agreed
upon, authorize staff to negotiate with the second most
qualified firm, Integrated Science and Engineering (City
Manager)
Motion: Authorize staff to negotiate a contract with CH2M
Hill for rehabilitation replacement and abandonment of wells
No. 2, 1N, 5N, 2S and 6S. If a satisfactory price cannot be
agreed upon, authorize staff to negotiate with the second most
qualified firm, Integrated Science and Engineering.
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A brief discussion of well abandonment and rehabilitation ensued.
Commissioner Waters requested comparison costs for the repair vs.
• replacement of a well.
There was no further discussion and the motion carried unanimously.
D. Approve proposed projects for Fiscal Year 2003-2004
Community Development Block Grant funds to include
$30,000 in the Housing Rehabilitation category and
allocating the remaining approximately $120,000 of grant
funds to the Public Facility and Infrastructure category
for stormwater improvement projects within the Section
H (Marsh Oaks) Subdivision, E.H. Donncr's Subdivision
and surrounding vicinity, and authorize the City
Manager to submit the CDBG application and sign
documents as required to execute the contract (City
Manager)
Motion: Approve proposed projects as submitted and
authorize the City Manager to submit the CDBG
application and sign documents as required to execute
the contract.
There was no discussion and the motion carried unanimously.
E. Approve Change Order No. 6 in the Core City
Improvement Project in the amount of $125,157.35 (City
Manager)
Motion: Approve Change Order No. 6 in the Core City
Improvement Project in the amount of $125,157.35.
Greg Nettuno, Project Manager, distributed copies of the monthly
project status report and explained the upcoming work schedule.
He felt that the most difficult part of the project dealing with the
underground utility conflicts had been completed.
Mr. Nettuno complimented Petticoat Contracting on being a good,
responsive contractor who works well with the citizens. He
indicated the company was making good progress and the work was
ahead of schedule.
Commissioner Parsons inquired concerning the performance of the
inverted crown drainage system on 10`" Street. Mr. Nettuno stated
that there were no problems and it was working the way it was
designed.
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Commissioner Borno inquired if the city should have known about
the items listed in the Change Order before the project began. Mr.
• Nettuno responded that the most of the items listed in the Change
Order resulted from unforeseen utility conflicts and incomplete
information on the design plans. Mr. Nettuno indicated that the city
would have a complete database for locating underground utilities
when the project was completed.
Mayor Meserve inquired concerning the status of the ocean outfalls.
Mr. Nettuno indicated they would be plugged but the structures
would remain at the beach.
Commissioner Beaver inquired as to whom the city would contact to
ask permission to use the outfalls in an extreme emergency, such as
a major flooding event.
Public Works Director Kosoy believed the city would contact the
Department of Environmental Protection (DEP), but indicated he
would contact Neil Aikenhead to see if a procedure could be set up
Commissioner Waters stated that he would like more information
relative to the future of the outfalls.
There was no further discussion and the motion carried
unanimously.
F. Provide direction to Staff regarding proposed
amendment to sign ordinance (City Manager)
Community Development Director Doerr explained the options for
the City to require compliance with the amended sign regulations.
Discussion ensued and it was the consensus of the Commission that
Staff prepare an amendment to the current sign ordinance to
establish an amortization schedule often years for non-conforming
signs, which the Commission believed would meet the
"reasonableness threshold" for amortization requirements. The
Staff Report, which includes the language for amortization is
attached and made part of this official record as Attachment F.
G. Provide direction to staff regarding Florida Shore and
Beach Preservation Association's request for a resolution
supporting the preservation of the Beach Trust Fund
(City Manager)
• Commissioner Waters explained the necessity of passing the
resolution as requested by the Florida Shore and Beach Preservation
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Association to save the $30 M Annual Beach Management Trust
Fund.
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Motion: Draft a resolution supporting the preservation
of the Beach Trust Fund.
There was no more discussion and the motion carried unanimously.
9. City Manager
A. Animal Control and Feral Animals
Chief Thompson reported on how the city currently responds to wild
and feral animal complaints and offered the following options: (1)
Relocate the animals to undeveloped wooded areas, (2) Destroy the
animals, and (3) Contract with a private pest control company to
remove nuisance, feral animals at a cost of approximately $20,000
per year if the city absorbed the entire costs.
Discussion of the options ensued. Chief Thompson indicated that in
the last year approximately S00 animals were relocated, and of that
number, only 10 animals presented a public safety issue. It was the
consensus of the Commission that a list of qualified trappers be
• compiled for distribution to citizens who have problems with
nuisance animals. It was suggested that the list be published in the
city's newsletter.
10. Reports and/or requests from City Commissioners and
City Attorney
Commissioner Beaver
• Commissioner Beaver inquired concerning the timeliness of
sending the Resolution approved under Item 8G and stated
that Mr. Bodge had informed him the House would be
meeting tomorrow and the Senate would meet on Thursday
relative to this issue. He suggested faxing the document to
the appropriate agencies.
Motion: Adopt the sample resolution included with Item
8G and fax or a-mail the resolution to Senate President
Jim King and the other government agencies included
with the sample resolution.
There was no further discussion and the motion carried
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• Inquired if the drainage issue at the Adele Grage turnaround
had been addressed. Public Works Director Kosoy indicated
. that it was included with the Miranda Contracting Ocean
Boulevard Watermain Replacement Project.
Commissioner Borno
• Concurred with the recommendation of the Code
Enforcement Board relative to rental properties.
• Complimented Community Development Director Doerr on
the EAR Report she submitted to the Commissioners for
review.
• Stated that he would report to the Commissioners at the next
meeting on the Beach Preservation Technology Conference
he would be attending later in the week.
Commissioner Parsons
• Reported that the Jacksonville Transportation Authority was
moving forward with its plan for new bus routes. He noted
that if the Mayport Road Corridor project is approved, the
• JTA would develop additional bus routes in that direction.
• Noted that parking was not allowed on either side of 7`"
Street near the Adele Grage Cultural Center. Chief
Thompson stated that he was looking into the parking
situation in that area and would make recommendations for
parking at a future meeting.
• Inquired if the city was aware that five loads of sand had
been dumped at the rear of the lot on 19`" Street that was
clear cut in violation of the city's Tree Ordinance. He felt
placement of the sand at the rear of the lot could cause a
drainage issue. Public Works Director Kosoy stated that he
was unaware of this, and would check on it tomorrow.
Commissioner Waters
• Supported formation of a committee from the three beach
cities to monitor the activities of the Corps of Engineers
beach renourishment projects. He believed the City of
Atlantic Beach should adopt a standard for beach
renourishment and find a permanent way to keep the Corps
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• Reported the President of the United States would be visiting
Mayport Naval Station on Thursday, February 13`h, and
suggested that residents avoid Mayport Road if possible.
• Cautioned everyone to be extra vigilant in light of the
heightened terrorist alert.
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FEBRUARY 10, 2003 COMMISSION MEETING
February 4, 2003
MEMORANDUM
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SUBJECT: Follow- p Report
Water/Sewer Rate Questions; Several questions were asked by Commissioners at the
workshop on January 27` about how the proposed water/sewer rate restructuring would affect
various types of customers. Answers to these questions and other information will be available
in a second workshop on this subject, which has been tentatively scheduled for 5:00 pm on
Monday, February 24, 2003 just before the next City Commission meeting. This workshop will
again be a "double header" with two subjects on the agenda. These will include not only the
• water/sewer rate restructuring but also the Navy Privatization Project.
Reflectors on Seminole Road; It was reported at the last Commission meeting that several of
the reflectors on Seminole Road should be replaced. Upon inspection, a few of the reflectors
were missing, but a far greater number were partially covered by asphalt resulting from recent
resurfacing projects. New reflectors have been ordered and the problem should be corrected
within three to four weeks after delivered.
Directional Sign on Atlantic Boulevard; The need for a directional sign on Atlantic Boulevard
heading west to notify drivers of the right hand exit for northbound Mayport Road/A1 A was
noted. A sign presently exists at approximately the Aquatic Drive intersection notifying drivers
of the AlA/Mayport Road right turn exit. However, tree limbs obstructed the motorist's view of
the sign. City crews have since trimmed the limbs.
Streetlight Reaairs; A complaint was made at the last Commission meeting about the timeliness
of streetlight repairs made by the Jacksonville Electric Authority. The Police Department
monitors for burned out streetlights and communicates with JEA when repairs are needed. The
Lieutenant in charge of the program has reported that, while JEA's timeliness in the past has
been a problem, in recent months they have responded to City requests for repairs very quickly,
usually within one to two weeks. Police Officers have identified numerous burned out lights for
repair and have also checked into complaints by citizens prior to reporting them to JEA.
• Plaza Sneed Bumns; A separate staff report on this item has been prepared by Director David
Thompson and is included on the agenda for City Commission review.
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AGENDA ITEM: Speed Bumps in the 300 Block of Plaza
DATE: February 3, 2003
SUBMITTED BY: David E. Thompson, Chief of Police/DPS
BACKGROUND:
The 300 block of Plaza Road is being repaved as part of the Core City project. Several
residents living in that block have asked the City not to replace the speed bumps that
were located there in the past. Other residents have asked that the speed bumps be
replaced back to the same design as in the past. The plans for repaving the street call for
three (3) speed "humps" on Eastbound and Westbound traffic lanes. Since there are
diverse opinions among interested parties, the City Commission asked the Police
Department to provide some information relative to the speed bumps in the 300 block of
Plaza Road.
History: In 1989-91, the Police Department received complaints of speeding vehicles in
the 300 block of Plaza Road. The Police Department did not have a computerized traffic
• counter at that time, so they positioned police officers in unmarked cars, running radar on
the traffic at that location. Police officers recognized that there was no significant history
of traffic crashes at that location, but surprisingly, they determined that there was
significant speeding.
The 300 block of Plaza Road was a highly traveled roadway for people traveling to and
from Eastcoast Drive, Ocean Boulevard, and other areas near the oceanfront. The traffic
was also prone to travel well above the posted speed limit. Vehicles were clocked at
speeds well over 40 MPH. Both the frequency of speeding and the excessive speeds were
cause for concern.
The Police Department found that using marked patrol cars was ineffective. The police
cars were too visible to work in such a small area, and the motorists would see the police
cars running radar and slow down. The Police Department used unmarked cars for radar,
and the results were productive. Many citations were issued for speeding. However, that
type of speed enforcement is labor intensive, and it was not practical to continue it on a
long termed basis.
A request was submitted to the City Commission for speed strips in the 300 block of
Plaza Road. The Police Department advised the City Commission of the pitfalls of
installing speed strips and bumps, but the Police Department did not oppose the
recommendation to install speed strips. Speed strips are typically much smaller than
• speed bumps. They cause a rumbling sensation, but they don't damage cars.
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• Speed strips were installed, and problems arose quickly. Some citizens wanted higher
speed bumps and some wanted lower speed bumps. Some wanted the speed bumps
removed, and others wanted to add more speed bumps. The speed strips were increased
in size, and several vehicles were damaged as a result. The speed bumps were eventually
lowered slightly, and they stayed in place until the Core City Project.
Citizens on neighboring streets complained of increased traffic, and they wanted speed
bumps installed on their streets. Neighbors complained of increased noise created by
vehicles driving over the speed bumps. Some motorists ran up onto curbs in an attempt
to get around the speed bumps. Some motorists increased their speeds between the speed
bumps, prompting requests for additional speed bumps.
Emergency vehicles learned to avoid driving through the 300 block of Plaza Road.
Police, Fire, and EMS vehicles sought other routes to their destinations so that they could
avoid the speed bumps.
In the final analysis, people adjusted to the speed bumps by making changes in their
driving patterns. Sometimes.this resulted in a safer street. Sometimes it actually
increased the speeds on the street. Often, it affected neighboring streets.
Current Situation:
• The Police Department has no up-to-date data on speeding in the 300 block of Plaza
Road. Traffic crashes m the 300 block of Plaza Road are rare occurrences.
Motorists have adjusted their traffic and~driving patterns, anticipating the speed bumps in
the 300 block of Plaza Road. The replacement of the speed bumps is not likely to cause
any new problems for motorists.
The proposal from the engineers on the Core City Project have designed speed "humps"
to be installed in the 300 block of Plaza Road. The speed "humps" are much larger and
longer than speed "bumps", and we have seen them used effectively in other
communities. The "humps" have an incline up to a raised level surface 10 feet long, and
they have a decline on the other side that takes the vehicle back to grade for the roadway.
This "hump" is not nearly as jarring or irritating as a traditional speed bump. If a vehicle
slows down for the "hump", then the vehicle may actually have a smooth ride all the way
over the "hump."
If a vehicle hits a speed "hump" at or above the speed limit, the vehicle may be
significantly damaged. For this reason, it is necessary to provide signs and painted
markers to warn approaching motorists of the speed "hump."
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• BUDGET: Unknown
RECOMMENDATIONS: None
The Police Department is unaware of any current crash data or speed data that would
necessitate speed "bumps" or speed "humps" for public safety in the 300 block of Plaza
Road.
ATTACHMENTS:
Minutes and Staff Report from August 12, 1991 City Commissio eeting
REVIEWED BY CITY MANAGER:
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FEBRUARY I0, 2003
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`~"` AUGIIST 12, 1991
Motion: Accept the bid of Tree~Fiorks of Jacksonville, in. the
amount of #5,800.00 to furQ.z.sh and plant forty palm
trees in the median on Atlantic Boulevard, said
price to include watering and one year warranty,
sub3ect to the Chamber of Commerce provi ino at
least #4,800.00 of the cost
No discussion before the vote. The motion carried unanimously.
7. $.esolutions:
A. Besolution No. 91-23
Mayor Gulliford presented in full, in writing, Resolution No.
91-23, A RESOLUTION APPOINTING THE CLERKS, DEPUTIES, AND INSPECTORS
FOR ,TAE CITY OF ATLANTIC BEACH BIENNIAL ELECTION, AND SETTING THEIR
COMPENSATION
Motion: Approve passage of Resolution No. 91-23
No discussion before the vote. The motion carried•unanimously.
B. Besolution No. 91-24
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Mayor Gulliford presented is full, in writing; Resolution No.
91-24. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY 4F ATLANTIC BEACH AUTHORIZING GLENN
E. COHEN, ESQUIRE, TO INITIATE LEGAL PROCEEDINGS IN REGARD TO THE
CITY'S PURCHASE OF THE OAK HARBOR WATER AND SEWER TREATMENT PLANT,
TO RECOVER POSSIBLE DAMAGES SUFFERED BY THE CITY IN CONNECTION
~ THEREWITH, PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE •
Motion: Approve passage of Resolution No. 41-24
I'n.brief discussion, Commissioner Weldon inquired how Mr. Cohen had
been selected and Stephen Hould said Mr. Cohen was well known to
both him and Mr. Jensen and was 'an excellent litigator. 'The
question was called and the motion carried on a 4 - 1 vote with
Commissioner Edwards voting nay.
8. New Business
A. Discussion and related action regarding city onr+ned homes on
Francis Avenue
This item was acted upon earlier in the evening.
C. ~Discussioa and related action regarding speed bumps on the 300
'block of Plaza
Chief Thompson reported about two years ago the residents on the
x"300 block of Plaza had requested stop signs in an effort to curb
speeding on that block. Iie reported there was an ongoing problem
with, speeding in that block and even though the Police Department
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had written several citations, the problem still existed. He
suggested the City Commission may wish to consider the request for
speed strips.
Megan Reily, 370 Plaza, said the high volume of commercial and
private vehicles using this block of Plaza made it hazardous to the
safety and welfare of children, joggers, etc. in the area. She
presented a diagram illustrating a suggested design for the speed
strips and indicating the areas where the residents had requested
the'.' speed strips be placed. Michael Fogg, 366 Plaza, also
supported the request for speed strips and urged the City
Commission to grant their request. Mr. Fogg provided a copy of a
petition which had been presented the the City Commission in 1989
requesting stop signs in the area.
Ziotion: Approve the request subject to approval of the
design of the speed strips by the the Police Chief
No further discussion. The motion carried unanimously.
B. .Discussion and related action regarding drainage problems:
(1) Drainage on Third Street
,~-~•.Mr. Kosoy reported the Public Works Department had discovered a
• clogged drainage line. This had been cleared and drainage in the
area had significantly improved.
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Mr. Kosoy reported he, the City Manager,•and the Building Official
had met with ,Louis MacDonnel, the' developer of the adjoining
property. It was decided the most appropriate course of action
would be for the city to expedite drainage improvements at the water
plant to relieve the drainage problem at the rear of the
properties. It was hoped a drainage plan could be prepared within
the next few weeks.
(3} Edgar, George, Park. Levy Streets
Mr. Kosoy reported Connelly and Wicker had prepared plans for
drainage improvements at the northern end of the Edgar(George
Street area and also drainage improvements on Levy Road. Neither
of these plans would address the entire area. Connelly and Wicker
had .presented a proposal to undertake a complete. study of the area
for ,.$2,000.00 and he felt .this approach u+ould be better than
partial drainage projects at the north and south ends of the area.
(4) Seminole 8aad area
~Mr. Kosoy reported that the Seminole Road drainage project in the
vicinity of 19th Street was under design and would relieve many of
the problems on the east side of Seminole Road.
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`.;;s'~,c;pee~ding in thr 300 block of Plaza Orive. 'A trafitic study conducted by the
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FEBRUARY 10, 2003 COMMISSION MEETING
CITY OF ATLANTIC BEACH
CITY COMMISSIONER MEETING
STAFF REPORT
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ACTION REQUESTED: Approve renewal of employee Health Insurance with B1ueCross
B1ueShield (BCBS) of Florida effective April 1, 2003 for a one
year period and retain the current benefits and employee
contribution rates.
SUBMITTED BY: George Foster, Human Resource Manager
DATE: February 10, 2003
BCBS has advised that based upon the short period of claim
experience with the City's current utilization, that they are unable
to reduce the City's premium rates; however, there will be no rate
increases.
The City will ask BCBBS to again review our experience in July
2003 for a possible renewal for October 1, 2003. Hopefully, by
this date, we will have.sufficient, and favorable, experience to
obtain an October 1, 2003 renewal with a rate reduction.
FUNDING: Funds for this action .are currently within the approved budget.
2. That the City Commission retain the current benefits and
employee dollar contribution amounts.
City !Employee premium cost comparison
BACKGROUND: In Apri12002, the City changed it's health insurance from AHL to
BCBS after a proposal was received from BCBS and other health
insurance providers declined to bid.
RECOMMENDATIONS: 1. That the City Commission authorize the City to renew it's
health insurance with BCBS effective April 1, 2003.
CITY MANAGER:
AGENDA ITEM 4C
FEBRUARY 10, 2003
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St. Petersburg Times; St. Petersburg, Fla.; Mar 19, 2002; CHRISTINA HEADRICK;
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To force negligent landlords to clean up rundown rental properties, the City Commission is planning to
require all rental owners to apply for city licenses, which could be revoked if they don't maintain their
property.
The proposed "rental compliance code" would give the city the authority to revoke the rental licenses of ,
landlords who neglect their property for one year. And the city could seek court orders to block units from
being rented until code violations are fixed.
jJeff KronschnablJ said the new rental rules would give the city an alternative to the lengthy, complicated
process of levying fines for violations and eventually trying to foreclose on the properties,
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To force negligent landlords to clean up rundown rental properties, the City Commission is planning to require
all rental owners to apply for city licenses, which could be revoked if they don't maintain their property.
The new rules, which the commission is set to approve Thursday; would apply even to those who own one rental
use, condo or garage apartment. Now only owners of two or more units must have city occupational licenses.
The proposed "rental compliance code" would give the city the authority to revoke the rental licenses of
landlords who neglect their property for one year. And the city could seek court orders to block units from being.
rented until code violations are fixed.
"We think that if you cut off that rent check, you get a landlord's attention," said Jeff Kronschnabl, who oversees
city code enforcement. He briefed commissioners on the proposed rules at a workshop Monday. .
Kronschnabl said the new rental rules would give the city an alternative to the lengthy, complicated process.of
levying fines for violations and eventually trying to foreclose on the properties. .
Under current rules, slumlords are able to "play the system" for years, using legal loopholes to avoiding paying
fines or suffering foreclosure while they continue collecting rents at their properties, Assistant City Manager
Ralph Stone told commissioners.
Comparing problem rentals to a "cancer" on a neighborhood, city commissioners said they.supported the new
rules.
"It only takes one cancer cell to spread a huge mass of cancer," said City Commissioner Hoyt Hamilton. "I'
support this ordinance strongly."
ank Hibbard, who was elected to the commission last week and attended Monday's workshop, asked city
inistrators how expensive the new rules will be to enforce. Hibbard officially will take office Thursday and
ote on the proposal. ~ •
Kronschnabl responded that he thinks the new.regulations will make code enforcement more cost effective
because landlords will be forced to address problems promptly or shut down their businesses.
The proposed rental regulations evolved during the past year, as the city met occasionally with a task force of
ocal business and neighborhood groups to craft the new rules.
'lt was a bumpy road, to say the least," Kronschnabl said.
At first, city officials proposed requiring occasional inspections of all rental properties in the city. The city
suggested charging all rental property owners $50 every time the city inspects a unit to pay for the new program.
Groups such as the Bay Area Apartment Association, which represents nearly three-fourths of the city's rental
units, objected that the new fees and required city inspections would be too burdensome to good landlords..
The new proposal doesn't trigger city inspections and other actions unless a property has problems. Most groups
involved with the development of the rules say they can live with that.
The worst criticism came Monday from Mike Mayo, representing the Pinellas Realtor Organization. Mayo said
that local Realtors object to requiring the owners of single rental uriits to apply for city licenses. .
But commissioners said they were comfortable with that.
The occupational licenses will cost $27.50 for people with one to five rental units, plus $1.55 for every unit over
five.
Rental owners will have to apply for new occupational licenses by October. When applying, people will have to
a form acknowledging they have been given an educational packet explaining the minimal housing
andards their property must meet.
Landlords also will have to give the city a local contact person so that code enforcement officers can get in touch
with the landlord if necessary.
The new regulations won't apply to hotels, motels, bed and breakfasts or resort condominiums that are rented like
a hotel room to short-term visitors, Kronschnabl said. Public lodging laws regulate such units.
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Personal Names: Kronschnabl, Jeff
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COMMON PROBLEMS FOUND DURING RENTAL INSPECTIONS
though most buildings have some code violations andlor maintenance problems, the great majority of problems are minor
nd require little in the way of correction. Listed below are a few of the most common problems found during an inspection
of a property. Use the list as a guide to correct items before the inspection.
SMOKE DETECTORS
Missing, disabled or improperly installed smoke detectors are the number one problem noted on most compliance
orders. A monthly inspection of all smoke detectors by the owner or manager is strongly recommended.
FURNACES AND FLUES
Openings in the furnace, venting, and chimney which allow exhaust gases to escape into the household
are very serious. Exhaust leaks are difficult to detect and often go unnoticed until harm is done to the occupants. A
visual inspection of the. equipment is conducted by the inspector. The inspector may require a licensed contractor to
certify the equipment. .
The.furnace inspection includes:
^ Inspection of the heat exchanger for signs of rust-through
^ Inspection of the venting and chimney/flue for proper connections, slope and signs of rust-through
^ Inspection of gas line and gas shut-off valve
^ Inspection of wiring
^ Must have proper clearance to combustibles
^ Filter must be relatively clean
•ATER HEATER
The most common problems found with water heaters is a missing or inadequate temperature and pressure relief
valve and a missing or improperly installed tpr valve discharge pipe. The water heater inspection includes visual
inspection of:
^ Venting; must be in good condition, properly connected, with an adequate drafthood
^ Temperature and pressure relief valve; must be properly installed and in good condition, with a properly attached
discharge pipe. State and local building codes vary and may require that the pipe extend to somewhere between 6"
to18" of floor. Some codes require that they must be meta! while some others allow PVC.
^ Gas shut-off valve and gas line; must be properly connected in good condition; valve must not be broken
^ Cold water shut-off valve
^ No leaks
^ Proper clearance to combustibles
Note: Many jurisdictions require a permit for replacement of water heater.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Though many potential electrical problems are hidden, the inspector looks for obvious conditions that can lead to
electric shock or fire ignition. Potential problems include:
^ Bare, abused, obsolete or worn wiring; splices or fixtures installed without a junction box
^ Missing outlet or switch covers; missing cover plate on fuse box; missing covers on junction boxes
^ Oversized fuses; signs of overloading
^ Loose or damaged fixtures, switches, or outlets
^ Overhead service lines too low to groundldeck/porch, etc. (Min. 10' above; Pre-1963 a min. of 8' above. Check your
local code.)
^ Improperly wired fixtures, switches, or outlets
^ GFI outlets installed in any location near running water.
^ Unusual installations and other hazards
^ Use of extension cords in place of permanent wiring (garage door openers, sump-pumps, etc.)
. ^ Incandescent lightbulbs lacking 12" clearance to combustibles
PLUMBING
The most common problems found in plumbing are across-connection of contaminated water with potable/drinking
water. This can occur through improperly installed or obsolete bal{cocks in toilets (lack of 1" airgap between critical
water level of ballcock and top of overflow tube; or unapproved, non-anti-syphon ballcock; or through hoses left
connected to faucets (laundry tub or exterior), when not in use.) Other potential problems include:.
^ Fixtures that are improperly vented
^ Leaks; corroded traps
^ Clean-out covers or plugs that are loose or missing
^ Loose toilets _
^ Flexible plumbing (not permitted) for waste lines
^ ABS (black} and PVC (white} plastic plumbing glued together
^ Bathtubs or sinks with porcelain worn off
~ Lack of ventilation in bathroom (mechanical or window)
^ Missing tiles•or other sanitary covering in shower/tub area
EXITS AND EGRESS
Every sleeping room must have two acceptable means of escape in case of fire, such as a door and a properly sized
window. All basement sleeping rooms must have a door directly to the outside, or a legal egress window. All egress •
corridors must provide reasonable egress and resistance to fire. .
ERlDR
Items that require correction in this area include:
^ Siding, soffits, fascia, and trim that is rotted, broken, or missing
^ Peeling paint (50% or more per side)
^ Leaking foundation
^ Missing, broken, or torn screens and storms -
^ Missing or broken shingles; leaking roof •
^ Deteriorated siding
MISCELLANEOUS
The following miscellaneous items also will require correction:
^ Missing or inoperable locks on windows within six (6) feet of.the ground
^ Broken windows
^ Missing or inadequate handrails on stairs (required on all stairs with 3-4 or more risers, depending on local code.)
^ Holes in fire walls & missing door closers on fire doors
~ Missing, inoperable, or inadequate locks on door .
^ Evidence of rats or mice, or cockroach infestation
^ Standing puddles or stagnant water
• * Uncollected refuse
^ Unscreened refuse/recycling containers
^ Improper storage or disposal of materials
^ Missing houselbuilding numbers
^ Junk and debris in yard
^ .Dual-key deadbolts
^ Structural problems
^ Other items as determined by the inspector
•
Sec. 6.07.10. Occupancy permits. ~ AC~
•
A. It shall be unlawfui for the owner of any dwelling unit to permit the occupation of the ~ "
dwelling unit by a person who rents or leases the dwelling unit or a room therein unless
such occupation has been authorized by an occupancy permit.
B. An occupancy permit shall be issued only when both of the following conditions
have been met:
- 1. The owner or his agent makes application for an occupancy permit on a
form prescribed by the city building official accompanied by a fee in the amount
of twenty-five dollars (25.00) for each dwelling unit.
2. The dwelling unit has been inspected and determined to be in compliance
with all applicable provisions of the housing and residential property
maintenance standards established by sections 6.07.00 through .6.07.08,
inclusive. •
C. The procedure for issuance of an occupancy permit is as ~'o~%"'~f
• 1. The owner of any .dwelling unit or his agent shall apply to .the city building
official for an occupancy permit and shall provide such information as required
- by the city building official to render a decision. Such application shall be
• • submitted at least five (5) working days prior to the proposed occupancy date. It.
shall be unlawful for any person knowingly to make any false statement in an .
application for an occupancy permit.
2. • After- receipt of an application for an occupancy permit, b"ut prior to the" .
proposed occupancy date, the city building official shall cause an inspection to "
be made of the dwelling unit specified in the application. After the inspection, the
owner or his agent will be provided a list of violations, if any, that must be
corrected before the dwelling unit can be occupied. if the owner or his agent fails
" to con-ect all of the violations within ninety (90) days after the original application
was filed, said owner or agent shall file a new application and pay the fee
prescribed by section 6.07.10B.
3. Upon determination that the conditions of section 6.07..106. have, been met, .
an occupancy permit shall be issued to the applicant.
D. An occupancy permit for a long term rental dwelling unit shall. remain valid for a
period of two (2) years from the date of issuance. During the period of validity . of the
occupancy permit, the owner may permit a change in occupancy of the dwelling unit
without further application to the building official. The occupancy permit shall remain
valid past the two (2) year period for the duration of any occupancy which commences
during the two (2) year period. ~ ~ .
E. An occupancy permit for a short term rental dwelling unit shall remain valid for a
period of three (3) years from the date of issuance. During the period of validity of the
occupancy permit, the owner may permit a change in occupancy of the dwelling unit
without further application to the building official. The occupancy permit shall remain
valid past the three (3) year period for the duration of any occupancy which commences
during the three (3) year period.
F. The occupancy ~ permit shall
1. The date of ~ Ssv a., c E
•,
2. The address of the dwelling unit;
3. The name and address of the Own c r.
G. An occupancy permit shall terminate without any action on the part of the city upon
expiration of the term of its validity as determined by sections 6.07.10D. or 6.07.10E.
However, if a complaint is filed by an occupant or other person with the city building
official, and the city building official finds any violation of the housing and residential
property maintenance standards exists, the building official may terminate the
occupancy permit by issuance of a notice to the owner of such termination. The current
•~ occupant is not required to vacate a dwelling unit solely because of termination of any '
occupancy permit, but the owner shall not allow occupancy by a new tenant until the
owner corrects the violation and is issued a new occupancy permit.
H. .Prior to the consummation of the sale of any dwelling unit for which an occupancy
.permit has been in effect at any time within two (2) years preceding the sale, the owner,
or his authorized agent, shall obfain from the city building official a status of occupancy •
~.. ~ ~ permit report. Such status of occupancy permit report shall be delivered by the owner or
.. ~ ~ his authorized agent to the buyer of said property prior to the consummation of the sale '
.thereof. Nothing in this section shall effect the validity of the title as between the grantor ,
and grantee. The. status of occupancy permit report shall contain the date of last
occupancy permit inspection and results thereof.
I. Temporary occupancy permits may be issued by the city building official when he
determines that an existing violation poses no serious or immediate threat to the health '
or safety of an occupant and when all of the following canditions are determined to exist:
~• 1. The owner has been delayed in can-ecting violations necessary to permit ~ .
the issuance of an occupancy permit but has a valid contract in writing with a
- ..qualified person or firm for the performance of work and the .furnishing of the
materials to correct such violations and the contract specifies the dates for
' commencement and completion of the work; or the owner provides an affidavit
stipulating that the work.is to be accomplished by the owner, specifying the date
by which the work is to be completed, and furnishes copies of all applicable
.. ... ,permits required to enable the owner to make the necessary corrections. ~ :. .
2. The owner or his agent requests the building official' in writing' fora
temporary waiver of compliance with prescribed housing and residential property .
maintenance standards.
' .~ ~ ~ 3. The city building official ~ finds that the delay in the correction of the
~. . ~ violations and the plans for such correction are reasonable and the work can be
• '. undertaken and completed while the premises are occupied.
~~ . ~ ~ J. The temporary occupancy permit shall expire at the time set forth therein. On or .
. ~ .: before the expiration of the temporary occupancy permit, a resinspection shall be made. ' ~ .
K. The provisions of this section shall not effect any right or.obligation imposed by law '
' ~ or by agreement between any ovrner and occupant, but no agreement shalt relieve any
. • person of a duty or obligation imposed by this section. '
~~ ~•~~~>~ L. This section shall not apply to motels and. /ya fE/s ~ -
M. An occupancy permit shall not be required for occupancy of any dwelling unit by a _
tenant in possession of such .dwelling unit on the effective date of this section. Any
dwelling unit vacant or vacated ~ after the effective date of this section shall not be
occupied pursuant to an oral or written rental agreement or lease until an occupancy
' ~ .permit has been issued by the city building official.
. N. The owner of an adversely affected person may appeal any final decision of the
' ~ city building official under this section by filing a notice of appeal with the building and
zoning department within thirty (30) days of the decision: The comprehensive planning
• and zoning board shall hear the appeal. The notice of appeal shall be accainpanied by a previous Doc ~ Nex
fee as provided in section 13.00.00 of this Code.
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The board's duties would include a
charge "to eliminate substandard
,housing in 20 years," as well as
coordinate and streamline programs
now managed by several agencies,
Delaney said last week. An 11-
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Mayor John Delaney: Working on
plan to bring various housing agencies
under one authority.
.Anywhere from 20,000 to 40,000 homes in Duval County are thought
to lack adequate electricity or plumbing or need significant structural
repairs. Additionally, community activists argue thousands of families
cannot afford to repair homes or find proper shelter.
"It's a problem that clearly we can't treat in a piecemeal fashion,"
Delaney told several dozen people at a Habitat for Humanity breakfast
marking completion of the Jacksonville chapter's 1,000th home. "We'v
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• predators Delaney is still finalizing a plan for the new agency and may complete
Q Missin a detailed proposal this month. The City Council would decide whether
children to enact the proposal.
o Missive persons
Stolen vehicles . As envisioned now, the commission would operate nearly all local
programs except those of the Jacksonville Hous ing Authority, which
. manages subsidized apartments and administers rent voucher programs.
The commission would distribute community ~ .
development block grants, manage tax credit Creating an
programs for developers, and run programs umbrella
that help people buy or repair homes. It also
would manage grants and contracts for Mayor John
Delaney's housing
charities that help the homeless or provide commission proposal
housing services. would affect a
number of .
The commission's job of consolidating .government and non-.
scattered programs follows the model of the profit agencies.
Among those:
. Jacksonville Economic Development
Commission, the agency Delaney formed early .The city's
in his administration to manage a maze of Community
offices providing business incentives. Development
Somewhat like that agency, which has Division and its
promoted development in northern and Housing Division
western parts of the city, Delaney hopes some would join the
of the housing commission's energy will target commission.
specific neighborhoods, such as the old ..The Duval Count
y
Eastside adjacent to downtown. Housing Finance
Authority would be
Supporters argue funds carefully spent to part of the
improve housing can change lives and commission and
neighborhoods -- raising property values occupy five of the 1 ti
,
reducing house fires and bettering school board seats.
perfornzance by improving children's home
environments. While the city spent $400,000 Non-profit groups,
including Habitat for
to donate and prepare 462 empty lots for ~ Humanity,
Habitat homes, the'completed houses - community
generated $415,000 in property taxes last year, development
Delaney said. corporations and
groups that provide
.
Predictably, the effects of vigorous housing housing for the
mentally impaired,
programs are most obvious for the poorest homeless and people
families. A Jacksonville Community Council with AIDS, would
Inc. study on housing affordability two years likely work with the
ago reported 65 percent of families earning new commission on
some projects.
Less than $22,350 were "burdened" by the cost
of their homes. That burden can lead people to
delay needed repairs in their own houses, or accept rental properties
• that are unlivable but cheap.
A City Council bond issue set aside $5 million for housing that the new
agency would administer, but otherwise the commission would use
existing funds pooled from other agencies. Delaney said he thought the
commission could identify additional matching grants, and said the
agency could ask the council for more funds in those cases.
• In an interview, Delaney argued aclearinghouse-style commission
would spend tax dollars more efficiently because it could regularly
compare the cost and benefits of each program against all others. "To
have competition is beneficial," he said, "to say: 'hey, we're here
performing for you."'
The mayor has tested elements of the plan in meetings with housing
interest groups. While some concerns persist, affected groups have
expressed those in muted tones and said they support Delaney's goals.
An all-purpose commission can provide "a fair playing field for all the
parties" as long as commissioners aren't wed to a single housing issue,
said Kevin Gay, executive director of Operation New Hope
Community Development Corp.
"It's going to have a broader mind-set. There are a lot of needs to be
met," said Gay, whose Springfield-based group trains and hires people _
to restore historic homes.
The new agency would take over duties of the Duval County Housing
Finance Authority, which manages programs to promote affordable
housing. The authority's five-person governing board met last week and
agreed to ask Delaney to change his plan. The changes are intended to
guarantee affordable housing funds will be spread equitably throughout
the city, said Richard Browdy, the finance authority's chairman.
"We want to make sure that the authority's mission is ... not diluted but
is in fact enhanced by the new structure," said Richard Browdy, the
authority's chairman. "I know that's what the mayor wants too."
A draft ordinance developed late last month envisioned the finance
authority's board moving onto the new commission. The draft also
would create afive-seat finance authority within the commission.
Addressing decrepit housing has been an element of earlier Delaney
initiatives, including the Intensive Care Neighborhood campaign that
increased city services, including building code enforcement, in several
decaying communities. Delaney said he hoped the commission would
also use some of its resources to target specific neighborhoods.
The broad goals of the mayor's initiative were warmly endorsed last
week by Habitat for Humanity's founder, Millard Fuller. He said
Jacksonville would be the first major city to take up a standing Habitat
challenge to completely eradicate substandard housing through a
planned campaign.
"Your example of what you're doing here ... is going to motivate a lot
'[of communities]," Fuller said. "Jacksonville is going to be a better city
•
for everybody."
Staff writer Steve Patterson can be reached at (904) 359-4263 or at
Patterson @Jackson vine. com.
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P-4. Profile of Selected Housing Characteristics: 2000
Data Set: Census 2000 Summary File 3 NSF 3) -Sample Data
Geographic Area: Atlantic Beach city, Florida
NOTE: Data based on a sample except in P3, P4, H3, and H4. For information on confidentiality protection, sampling error,
nonsampling error, and definitions see f~:!/factfinder.census.gov/home/en/datanotes/expsf3.htm.
Sub'ect Numbe Percen
Total housin units 6,08 100.
UNITS IN STRUCTURE
1-unit, detached 3, 55.
1-unit, attached 1,04 17.
2 units 3 6.
3 or 4 units 30 5.
5 to 9 units 20 3.
10 to 19 units 10 1
20 or more units 55 9.1
Mobile home 14 2
Boat, RV, van, etc. 0
YEAR STRUCTURE BUILT
1999 to March 2000 D
1995 to 1998 4 6.1
1990 to 1994 81 13
1980 to 1989 1,60 26.
970 to 1979 1,16 19.1
60 to 1969 82 13.
940 to 1959 97 16
1939 or earlier 16 2
ROOMS
1 room 4 0.
2 rooms 24 4.1
3 rooms 52 8.
4 rooms 95 15.
5 rooms 1,62 26.
6 rooms 1,19 19.
7 rooms 64 10
6 rooms 45 7.
9 or more rooms 39 6.
Median (rooms 5 X
Occu ied Housin Units ~ 5,62 100.
YEAR HOUSEHOLDER MOVED INTO UNIT
1999 to March 2000 1,15 20.
1995 to 1998 1,74 31.
1990 to 1994 1,211 21.
1980 to 1989 8 15.
1970 to 1979 45 8.
1969 or earlier 1 3
VEHICLES AVAILABLE
None 35 6.
1 2,27 40.
2,471 44.0
r more 51 9
HOUSE HEATING FUEL
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Sub'ect Numbe Percen
Utili as 24 4.
Bottled, tank, or LP as 22 4
Electrici 5.02 89.
Fuel oil; kerosene, etc. 1
oal or coke 0
ood 11 0.
Solar ener
D.
Other fuel
0.1
No fuel used 2 0
SELECTED CHARACTERISTICS
Lackin com fete lumbin facilities 11 0
Lackin com fete kitchen facilites 0
No tele hone service 11 2 1
OCCUPANTS PER ROOM
Occu ied housin units 5,62 1D0.
1.00 or less 5,4 97.
1.D1 to 1.50 8 1.
1.51 or more 6 1.1
S ecified owner-occu ied units 3,17 100.
VALUE
Less than $50.OD0 14 4.
$50,000 to $99,999 93 29
$1DO,OOD to $149,999 38 12
$150,OOD to $199,999 34 10
$20D,OOD to $299.999 691 21.
$3D0,000 to $499,999 48 15.
$500,DOOto $999,999 11 3.
$1,OOD,000 or more 8 2
Median (dollars 169,80 X
ORTGAGE STATUS AND SELECTED MONTHLY OWNER COSTS
With a mort a e 2 52 79
Less than $300 0
$300 to $499 ~ 11 3.
$500 to $699 32 10.
$700 to $999 17.1
$1,DOD to $1,499 64 20
$1,5D0 to $1,999 41 13.
$2,OD0 or more 471 14.
Median dollars 1,17 X
Not mort a ed 64 20
Median dollars 35 X
SELECTED MONTHLY OWNER COSTS AS A PERCENTAGE
OF HOUSEHOLD INCOME IN 1999
Less than 15 percent 99 31
15 to 19 ercent 5 18.4
20 to 24 ercent ~ 41 13.1
25 to 29 percent 32 10.1
30 to 34 percent 19 6
35 percent or more 641 20.
Not computed 2 0
Specified renter-occupied units 1,95 100.
GROSS RENT
Less than $20D 8 4
$200 to $299 6 3.
$300 to $499 20 10.
00 to $749 62 32.
50 to $999 40 20.
,000 to $1,499 18 9 4
$1,500 or more 23 12.
t
Sub'ect Numbe Percen
No cash rent 151 7.
Median dollars 72 X
GROSS RENT AS A PERCENTAGE OF HOUSEHOLD INCOME IN 1999
ess than 15 ercent 2 14.
5 to 19 ercent 23 12.
2D to 24 ercent 35 18.
25 to 29 ercent 21 10.
30 to 34 ercent 17 8
35 ercent or more 53 27.
Not com uted 16 8.
tx) tvot appncabie.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Census 2000 Summary File 3, Matrices H1, H7, H2O, H23, H24, H30, H34, H38, H40, H43,
H44, H48, H51, H62, H63, H69, H74, H76, H90, H91, and H94
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