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CITY OF ATLANTIC BEACH
COMMISSION MEETING- September 9, 1996
AGENDA
Call to order
Invocation and pledge to the flag
1. Approval of the minutes of the Regular Commission meeting of August 26, 1996
2. Recognition of Visitors:
A. Employee of the Month - Skip Smith
3. Unfinished Business:
A. Report relative to Cedar Shingles
B. Award bid to replace carpet in City Hall pursuant to the specifications of Bid
No. 9596-35
4. Consent Agenda:
A. Acknowledge receipt of Public Works projects report
B. Acknowledge receipt of Recreation Facilities Usage Report for August
C. Acknowledge receipt of Fire Department Report for August
D. Acknowledge receipt of Code Enforcement Department report for August
E. Acknowledge receipt of Building Department report for August
5. Action on Resolutions:
A. No. 96-33: Adoption of Resolution of Esteem -Mitch McCue
6. Action on Ordinances:
A. Ordinance No. 25-96-26 - Introduction and first reading of an ordinance of the
City of Atlantic Beach to establish standards for Dune Crossovers
7. New Business:
A. Adoption of tentative millage rate of 2.9221 for fiscal year 1996/97
B. Public Hearing and adoption of tentative operating budget for fiscal year 1996/97
C. Award bid for communications console for Public Safety Building pursuant to
the specifications of Bid No. 9596-32, to MOWCO Corporation in the amount
of$9,377.71
D. Accept the quote of Ten-8 Fire Equipment, Inc. and authorize fire truck repairs
in an amount not to exceed $5,500.00
E. Authorize the City Manager to request proposals from design firms to study
and present a plan for improvements to Bull Memorial Park and/or other action
decided by the City Commission
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8. City Manager Reports and/or Correspondence:
A. Status report on Capital Improvement Projects
B. Report relative to City Hall security
9. Reports and/or requests from City Commissioners, City Attorney and City
Clerk
Adjournment
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persons with disabilities needing special accommodation to participate in this meeting should
contact the City Clerk.
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MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF ATLANTIC BEACH 0 0
CITY COMMISSION HELD IN CITY HALL, 800 SEMINOLE ROAD, T T
AT 7:15 PM ON MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 9, 1996 E E
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PRESENT: Lyman Fletcher, Mayor
John Meserve M S
Tim Reed O E
Steve Rosenbloom T C
I O Y
Suzanne Shaughnessy, Commissioners NAME OF ON E N
COMMRS. N D S 0
James Jarboe, City Manager
ABSENT: Alan C. Jensen, City Attorney (Excused)
The meeting was called to order. The invocation was given by Reverend Gabe
Goodman of Community Presbyterian Church, followed by the Pledge of
Allegiance to the Flag.
1. Approval of the minutes of the Regular Meeting held August 26.
1996.
MESERVE X X
Motion: Approve minutes of the Regular Meeting held August 26, REED X X
1996. ROSENBLOOM
SHAUGHNESSY X
The motion carried unanimously. * FLETCHER X
2. Recognition of Visitors:
A. Employee of the Month - Skip Smith of the Fire Department was
introduced by Assistant Fire Chief Claude Mayo. Chief Mayo commended Mr.
Smith for providing revised street maps of the Fire Department service area to
the department. Chief Mayo stated that work on the project was completed
on Mr. Smith's own time and provided valuable information to the department.
B. John Baillie of 1923 Beach Avenue inquired whether the contract with
ABET (Atlantic Beach Experimental Theater)would be negotiated because he
felt some of the proposed conditions would make it impossible for the theater
group to function. Of specific concern was whether or not Carson Merry
Baillie would be issued a key to the building.
City Manager Jarboe stated that the locks on the Community Center had been
changed and it was his desire to make sure the building remained secure and
unauthorized personnel did not have free access to the building. It was further
*Commissioner Rosenbloom arrived at the meeting after the vote
was taken.
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reported that Recreation Director Johnson, whose office is in the Community
Center, would be in charge of the building keys . A procedure for issuing keys
for scheduled use of the building will be established allowing Mrs. Baillie and
other citizens controlled access to the building.
C. Alan Potter of 374 Second Street read a prepared letter regarding the
City's Revenue Bond Issue for financing capital improvements and gave copies
to the City Manager, Finance Director, City Clerk and Commissioners. The
letter is attached (Attachment A) and made part of this official record.
D. Ruth Gregg of 905 Sailfish Drive complained mowing, edging and
ditch cleaning were not done frequently enough in her neighborhood. Mrs.
Gregg also inquired when waterlines on her street would be replaced.
City Manager Jarboe explained that with limited personnel, it was difficult to
keep up with all the mowing during the summer growing season. It was further
explained that the ditches are routinely sprayed for vegetation but are not
dredged. The City is working with the State to redesign the drainage system by
the church and the water line replacement project scheduled for her street is in
the design stage.
E. Beverly Rosenbloom, daughter of Commissioner Steve
Rosenbloom, was introduced by her father. Commissioner Rosenbloom stated
Beverly was present to observe the workings of municipal government.
F. Adelaide Tucker of 42 11th Street thanked the City Manager and
Public Works Director for the prompt removal of an obsolete, twenty foot
cornice board from her property.
G. William McGee 1831 Selva Marina Drive complained of potholes on
his street and stated that he believed the City should maintain the street. Mayor
Fletcher directed Mr. McGee to contact either City Manager Jarboe or Public
Works Director Kosoy concerning the problem.
H. J.P. Marchioli of 414 Sherry Drive thanked the City for the
informative tour conducted at the open house for the new sewage treatment
plant.
He also commented concerning Item 3-B on the agenda that it was his
professional opinion, as a retired carpet salesman, that solution dyed carpet
was the best because it was the most cleanable.
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3. Unfinished Business:
A. Report relative to Cedar Shingles
Building Official Don Ford gave each Commissioner a comprehensive report
relating to the life expectancy of treated and untreated cedar shingles. The
report, containing color pictures of various cedar sided buildings in Atlantic
Beach, concluded that treated shingles weathered better. It was recommended
that the city buildings be stained to the final color of the weathering shingles
and resealed every five to ten years.
Finance Director Meuse stated that if the Commission decided to proceed,
funds for the project needed to be encumbered before the end of the fiscal year
or they would be used to repay the city's capital improvements loan.
It was the consensus of the Commission to make a decision on the project
during the September 23, 1996 meeting.
B. Award bid to replace carpet in City Hall pursuant to the
specifications of Bid No. 9596-35
MESERVE
Motion: Accept low bid of Konasyka Carpet Care in the amount of REED x
ROSENBLOOM X
$12,894.00. SHAUGHNE S SY
FLETCHER
Building Official Ford explained that since the bid opening, questions had arisen
concerning whether solution dyed carpet withstood the rigors of numerous
cleanings better than other types of dyed carpet. He then requested more time
to review the bids.
It was the consensus of the Commission to defer action on the motion until the
September 23, 1996 Commission Meeting.
Lavinia Harvey Kubiak, an interior decorator who was present in the audience,
volunteered to help out with the carpet research. -
Consent Agenda:
A. Acknowledge receipt of Public Works projects report
B. Acknowledge receipt of Recreation Facilities Usage Report for
August
C. Acknowledge receipt of Fire Department Reports for June and July
1996
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D. Acknowledge receipt of Code Enforcement Department report for
August
E. Acknowledge receipt of Building Department report for August
The consent agenda items were received and acknowledged as presented.
5. Action on Resolutions:
A. Adoption of Resolution No. 96-33 - Resolution of Esteem - Mitch
McCue
MESERVE X X
Motion: Adopt Resolution No. 96-33. REED X
ROSENBLOOM X
The framed Resolution was read in its entirety by Mayor Fletcher and presented SHAUGHNESSY X X
to Mr. McCue. On behalf of the Commission and citizens of Atlantic Beach, FLETCHER X
Mayor Fletcher and City Manager Jarboe thanked Mr. McCue for his quick
action in saving the life of a the child who nearly drowned at the beach.
Mr. McCue thanked the Commission and stated he could not accept the honor
just for himself, but that he would accept on behalf of all those whose collective
efforts saved the girls life.
There being no further comments, the motion carried unanimously.
6. Action on Ordinances:
A. Ordinance No. 25-96-26 Introduction and first reading of an
ordinance of the City of Atlantic Beach to establish standards for
Dune Crossovers
MESERVE X X
Motion: Pass Ordinance No. 25-96-26 on first reading. REED X X
ROSENBLOOM X
Mayor Fletcher read the ordinance by title only and stated that the Public SHAUGHNESSY X
Hearing and Final Reading would take place during the September 23, 1996 FLETCHER X
Commission Meeting.
Building Official Ford pointed out that the DEP had approved the design for the
crossovers and this would offer community standards for this type of
construction. It was also mentioned that this was a draft copy of the ordinance
subject to examination and change by the City Attorney before final adoption.
7 New Business:
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A. Adoption of tentative millage rate of 2.9221 for fiscal year 1996/97
Mayor Fletcher announced that the first item under New Business would be the
adoption of a tentative millage rate of 2.9921 for fiscal year 1996/1997. He
further stated that the rolled back rate for 1996/97 was 2.8261 and the
proposed tentative millage rate was 3.4% higher than the rolled back rate.
Motion: Adopt a tentative millage rate of 2.9221 mills for operating MESERVE X X
purposes for fiscal year 1996/97. REED X
ROSENBLOOM X
SHAUGHNESSY X X
Mayor Fletcher then opened the public hearing and invited comments from FLETCHER X
those present in the audience. No one spoke in favor of or in opposition to the
proposed tentative millage rate of 2.9221.
Since no one spoke, the Mayor declared the public hearing closed.
There was no discussion, and the motion carried unanimously.
B. Public Hearing and adoption of tentative operating budget for
fiscal year 1996/97
Mayor Fletcher explained the second item to be considered was the tentative
operating budget proposed for fiscal year 1996/97 of$27,503,945.
MESERVE X X
Motion: Adopt tentative operating budget for fiscal year 1996/97 in REED X
the amount of$27,503,945. ROSENBLOOM X X
SHAUGHNESSY X
He further stated the final budget hearing would be held September 23, 1996, FLETCHER X
and then opened the floor for the Public Hearing.
Dorothy Kerber supported the City Manager's proposed security measures at
the Community Center. She also stated that she believed ABET had outgrown
the building and the group's contract should not be renewed. With regard to
the three new fire fighter positions in the proposed budget, Mrs. Kerber stated
she believed the Commission should consider allowing the City of Jacksonville
to provide the service.
Dezmond Waters commended the City Manager and Staff for their diligence in
pursuing grants and running the City on 2.9221 mills. He further stated that he
appreciated the changes taking place and felt everyone was doing a good job
running the City.
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Robert Weiss questioned if monies had been budgeted for two handicapped
access ramps at the beach. City Manager Jarboe stated that $10,000 had been
budgeted for a ramp at the Sea Turtle.
Since no one else wished to speak, the Public Hearing was closed.
It was reported that the items listed in Finance Director Meuse's memo to the
Commission dated September 5, 1996, contained the additions to the 1996/97
proposed budget as a result of Budget Workshops. This memo is attached to
and made part of this official record. (Attachment B).
Dutton Island Acquisition
Mayor Fletcher stated that the first item to be discussed by the Commission
would be the acquisition of Dutton Island.
ME SERVE X
Motion: Approve acquisition of Dutton Island with the City of REED X
Atlantic Beach paying $257,500 from the Barge Canal Refund ROSENBLOOM X
SHAUG
funds and Convention Development tax monies. LETC
FHNESSY X X
LETCHER X X
Under discussion, Commissioner Reed stated there were too many unanswered
questions concerning future expenses. He questioned the amount of money
being expended for a"regional park" funded by the City of Jacksonville, the
City of Atlantic Beach and the State, with the City of Atlantic Beach assuming
maintenance costs and providing one-quarter of the money for the purchase .
He further stated that he believed the City was not the "mother lode" and could
not provide everything.
Mayor Fletcher stated that the City should land bank the property and keep it
from further development.
Commissioner Rosenbloom stated the acquisition costs were not a concern, but
the future maintenance costs could pose a problem. However, he further
stated he believed ten to twenty years from now, the Commission will have
made a wise decision and left a smart legacy for future generations.
Commissioner Shaughnessy concurred with the previous statements , and
commented she hoped the acquisition would provide good things for families
of the future.
Commissioner Meserve stated that he supports the acquisition and what
Commissioner Reed stated, but believed the City would limit its risks by
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purchasing the property which will open the door to get monies for future
development.
The question was called and the motion carried by a four to one vote with
Commissioner Reed voting nay.
Town Center
Commissioner Reed questioned if the $25,000 for the Town Center Project was
included in the budget. Finance Director Meuse stated that it was included in
the budget from the Convention Development Tax monies. Commissioner
Reed then expressed concern regarding lack of proper maintenance of the Town
Center area.
Mayor Fletcher explained that the cities of Atlantic Beach and Neptune Beach
were each contributing $25,000 for the next construction phase, which will
include installation of completion of lighting, commemorative bricks, park
benches, and palm trees. The Mayor further explained that the interlocal
agreement between the cities split the costs for maintenance with garbage pick
up split between both cities, water paid by Neptune Beach and electricity paid
by Atlantic Beach. In conclusion, the Mayor stated that the area will be taken
care of, it is a part of the City and there for all to enjoy as a citizen/government
partnership.
City Manager Jarboe stated that trash pick up has been a problem, but that the
City was planning to hire an employee for janitorial service instead of
contracting the work out. The money saved by doing this will be put toward
hiring additional Public Works Staff who will split duties between janitorial and
parks maintenance.
Mayor Fletcher expressed concern for the prevalence of alcohol during the fund
raisers, which took away from the "family atmosphere" of the festivities.
Fishing Tournaments or Art Festival were suggested as alternate fund raisers. .
Commissioner Rosenbloom suggested that a meeting with the Neptune Beach
City Council be held to discuss Town Center.
Atlantic Beach Median Beautification
Commissioner Reed questioned if the $40,021 budgeted for the project included
maintenance costs. Finance Director Meuse stated that the maintenance costs
of $35,204 were not included in the budget.
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Commissioner Rosenbloom stated that he hoped there would be corporate
donations with a long term commitment to the project.
Commissioner Shaughnessy stated that the City was spending $40,021 toward
the project, the trees were guaranteed for one year and drought tolerant plants
were being used and watering should not be a issue.
After some further discussion, it was the consensus of the Commission to move
ahead with the project.
C. Award bid for communications console for Public Safety Building
pursuant to the specifications of Bid No. 9596-32 to MOWCO
Corporation in the amount of$9,377.71
MESERVE X
Motion: Award bid for communications console for Public Safety REED X
Building to MOWCO Corporation in the amount of$9,377.71 ROSENBLOOM X X
pursuant to the specifications of Bid No. 9596-32. FLETCHERFLETCHESSY X X
X
There was no discussion and the motion carried unanimously.
D. Accept the quote of Ten-8 Fire Equipment, Inc. and authorize fire
truck repairs in an amount not to exceed $5,500.00
MESERVE X
Motion: Accept quote of Ten-8 Fire Equipment, Inc. in an amount REED X
not to exceed $5,500.00 and authorize fire truck repairs. ROSENBLOOM X X
SHAUGHNESSY X X
City Manager Jarboe explained that he had authorized completion of the work, FLETCHER X
based on the low quote from Ten-8 Fire Equipment, Inc., because the city had
been borrowing a twenty year-old truck from the City of Jacksonville while the
truck was down for repairs.
E. Authorize the City Manager to request proposals from design firms
to study and present a plan for improvements to Bull Memorial
Park and/or other action decided by the City Commission
Mayor Fletcher stated there was strong Commission support for improvements
at the park; but there were concerns with the project, such as too much
concrete with the proposed parking lot, increased traffic to the area if the
parking lot is built, and keeping the old character of the park intact. He further
stated that he believed there should be public input before a design firm is
hired. MESERVE X
Motion: Authorize the City Manager to request proposals from REED X
design firms to study and present a plan for improvements to Bull ROSENBLOOM X X
SHAUGHNESSY X X
FLETCHER X
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Memorial Park.
City Manager Jarboe stated Commission direction was needed relating to
funding for the project to finalize the project budget.
Much discussion ensued with Commissioners Meserve, Shaughnessy and Reed
agreeing a workshop was needed to receive public input. Commissioner
Rosenbloom concurred, but preferred the city hire a professional and have him
meet with the citizens to gather information and then present a design for the
park based on citizen input to the Commission.
The question was called and the motion died by a five to zero vote, with all of
the Commissioners voting nay.
After some further discussion, it was the consensus of the Commission a
workshop meeting, conducted by an outside party with no vested interest in the
park, was needed.
MESERVE X X
Motion: Hold a workshop meeting in the Adele Grage Community REED X
Center and authorize the City Manager to hire a facilitator to ROSENBLOOM X
conduct the workshop to receive public input on improvements to SHAUGHNESSY X X
Bull Memorial Park. FLETCHER X
There was no further discussion and the motion carried unanimously. The
workshop meeting was scheduled for 6:00 p.m. on Monday, September 30,
1996.
8. City Manager Reports and/or Correspondence:
Prior to the Capital Improvements Projects status report, Mayor Fletcher called
a brief recess and the meeting reconvened at 9:30 p.m.
A. Status report on Capital Improvement Projects
Jim Jacques, Technical Designer, and Doug Layton, Vice President of Smith
and Gillespie Engineers, Inc., were present to answer questions concerning the
city's on-going Capital Improvement Projects.
Mr. Jacques presented slides showcasing the following projects: the new sewer
treatment plant, the Buccaneer Water Plant, the Mayport Road waterline
replacement project, the Selva Marina/Ocean Walk looped line project, and the
Beach Avenue water/sewer line projects.
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B. Report relative to City Hall security
City Manager Jarboe briefed the Commissioners on plans to install security
doors at City Hall to restrict public access throughout the building. Security
locks and a buzzer system are also part of the plan. Mr. Jarboe stated that it
would cost $900 to $1,000.00 to install the doors and work would be done in-
house by city personnel.
9. Reports and/or requests from City Commissioners. City Attorney.
and City Clerk
Commissioner Shaughnessy commended Doug Layton for bringing the sewer
treatment plant expansion project in at 1% over-budget. City Manager Jarboe
pointed out that this was exceptional considering the project had no
contingency fund, and if it had, it would have come in 9% under budget.
Commissioner Reed commended City Manager Jarboe for taking charge at the
Adele Grage Community Center and getting things on track.
Commissioner Rosenbloom commended the City Staff and stated that he
believed the City had a good team of Staff and Commissioners working
together for the good of the City.
There being no further discussion or business to come before the Commission,
the meeting adjourned at 9:55 p.m.
Lyman Fletcher
Mayor/Presiding Officer
ATTEST:
Maureen King, CMC
City Clerk
ATTACHMENT A 09/09/96
ALAN W. POTTER, SR.
374 Second Street
Atlantic Beach, Florida 32233
September 9, 1996
City of Atlantic Beach
800 Seminole Road
Atlantic Beach, Florida 32233
ATTN: Mr. Lyman Fletcher, Mayor-Commissioner
Ms. Suzanne Shaughnessy, Commissioner
Mr. John Meserve, Commissioner
Mr. Tim Reed, Commissioner
Mr. Steve Rosenbloom, Commissioner
Re: $22,835,000 Revenue Bond Issue
Dear Commissioners:
I am ALAN W. POTTER, SR., 374 Second Street, Atlantic Beach. I am a citizen, property owner,
taxpayer and utility customer of the City of Atlantic Beach.
I am a registered professional civil engineer in the State of Florida and have been such for forty-one
years.
I am the president and principal stockholder of the third largest private water and sewer utility
company in Duval County, and have been so involved for thirty-one years.
In 1990, the management of the City of Atlantic Beach proposed a $5,000,000 utilities bond issue
that would have cost the citizens approximately $250,000 of"off the top"fees. That bond issue was
proposed at a time when the city had $4,200,000 of cash surplus available for utility work. When
the facts were made known to the "long time resident" City Commissioners, the bond issue was
voted down on a 5 to 0 vote.
In April 1993, in response to a Request for Proposals, three Jacksonville banking institutions
submitted their bids---all on city established bid forms---to loan money for utilities improvements.
Those banks were: Barnett, American, and First Union.
City of Atlantic Beach
City Commissioners
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The Barnett proposal: $10,000,000 for a 15-year term at 5.35% interest. Barnett closing costs were
only $51,500.
The Barnett proposal was praised by the City Commission, the City's Accounting Firm, and many
others as being outstanding; much lower cost than municipal bonds sold that week in Florida.
Our present mayor was a city commissioner who participated in praising the Barnett Bank financing
proposal.
That Barnett Bank loan was "closed" on July 27, 1993. The Barnett loan permitted additional
"parity" financing by the city. (Unfortunately, it was paid off in April 199j)
The fall elections of 1993 resulted in a change in the membership of the City Commission.
In January 1994, the appointment of a new Finance Director further revised the leadership of our
City.
During the ensuing months the new leadership and management of Atlantic Beach set to work on
a new agenda and a new financing direction: MUNICIPAL BONDS.
In November 1994, a wish book of"urgent" utility and equipment expenditures was proposed by
City management. The total expenditure proposed was $10,534,269.00. Thereafter, in quick order,
was the December 1994 proposal and authorization to hire a Financial Advisor.
A Financial Advisor was hired and thereafter "financing proposals" were submitted by several
(mostly bond underwriters) firms.
Noteworthy,the"spread sheet"provided to the City Commission(by the city finance director)failed
to identify and publish the"off the top costs"to be suffered by the citizens and utility customers of
Atlantic Beach, for underwriter-proposed bonds.
At numerous City Commission meetings, I asserted that a $20,000,000 to $24,000,000 Bond Issue
would cost Atlantic Beach "off the top costs" of approximately 5.00%; i.e., $1,000,000 or more.
Repeatedly -- over many months and commission meetings -- the financial advisor, the bond
counsel, the city finance director, the mayor, some commissioners, and the city manager, in my
opinion, uttered false statements, devious statements and outright lies to avoid disclosing the true
cost of the bond issue to the Atlantic Beach citizens. This"off the top"cost is$1,113,021.35. (That
cost is the sum of various discounts, fees, insurance and other charges suffered.)
City of Atlantic Beach
City Commissioners
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Over the 30-year life of the bond issue,that"off the top"cost will be $2,396,945.13.
The 30-year, $22,835,000 bond issue($46,779,331.67 pay-off) did not have to happen. On several
occasions,I presented--in writing--alternative financing measures to the City Commissioners;to
no avail,not even a telephone call was received.
In my opinion,the"ring leaders"of the costly"$22,835,000 City of Atlantic Beach,Florida,Utilities
System Revenue Bonds, Series 1996" are:
Mayor Lyman Fletcher
Commissioner Stephen Rosenbloom
City Manager James Jarboe
Finance Director Anne Meuse
Given a choice of whom to serve, those elected and appointed persons have not chosen to serve
either the citizens of Atlantic Beach or the customers of the water and sewer system.
Accordingly, it is my opinion and my request that Atlantic Beach officials Fletcher, Rosenbloom,
Jarboe, and Meuse should promptly submit their resignations from public office.
There are more than $2,000,000 worth of reasons why they cannot be trusted with the business of
the City of Atlantic Beach.
Regretfully submitted,
71an W. Potter, Sr.
AWP/amh
cc: Ms. Maureen King
City Clerk
Attach.
"OFF THE TOP" COSTS
CHARGED FOR THE
$22,835,000 ATLANTIC BEACH
UTILITIES BOND ISSUE
ORIGINAL ISSUE DISCOUNT $ 635,380.70
UNDERWRITERS DISCOUNT 118,513.65
MBIA INSURANCE PREMIUMS 151,000.00
FEES AND EXPENSES 179,675.00
AMBAC INDEMNITY
CORPORATION INSURANCE 28,452.00
TOTAL, "OFF THE TOP"COSTS $1,113,021.35
NOTE: ALL OF THE ABOVE COSTS WERE OBTAINED FROM ATLANTIC BEACH
PUBLIC RECORDS.
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Copyright 1993.Florida Publiyhin9 Company'
City `amazin'amazing ; offer for water/sewer loan
By Julia Howard putting together the request about 25 percent of total '
Shorelines staff writer for proposals from banks and annual expenditures. '
ATLANTIC BEACH — The . doing other leg work involved "It's nice to be able to have
city got a great offer from in getting the loan, although about three months set aside,”
Barnett Bank for a $10 million they exchanged sharp words he said.
loan to finance the water and over the matter two months The city has about $36
sewer system upgrades, and . ago. million in assets and $10
Monday night resident Alan Potter had accused million in liabilities, which
Potter got credit for the deal. administrators in February of Welch said was also a good
Barnett submitted a proposal being slow to tally water and
to lend the $10 million to the sewer revenue figures, which ratio.
city with a very attractive could be used to seek a short- !'
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fixed interest rate of 5.35 term bank loan to begin much
percent for up to 15 years. .needed and extensive utility
"Just an average . . . citizen improvements.
pushed us in that direction,” The commission voted to
Mayor Bill Gulliford said, accept the proposal, with the
crediting Potter, who serves stipulation that the city hire .. \
on the city's water and sewer an outside financial adviser to Atlantic Beach
committee. review the contract before .
Accountant Joe Welch, who final approval. ✓coon NEWS—The city got a great offer from
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attended the MondayMeanwhile, Purvis & Gra Barnett Dank for a r system million load s,and Alan
Yr the water and sewer upgrades,and
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commission meeting to report the certified public accounting cotter is getting the credit for putting the deal
on the city's 1992 audit, said firm that audited the city for together. Barnett submitted a proposal to lendthe $10 million to the city with a very attractive
the rate was better than the 1991-92 fiscal year, gave fixed interest rate of 6.35 percent for up to 15
what's being offered on the ,Atlantic Beach a good report years.
bond market. card. Story, Page 4
"I'm aware of it and I'm ' "I think you had a really —
amazed, to tell you the truth," good year," Welch said.
he said. • The city has about $865,000
Kirk Wendland, city finance in reserves in the general
director, gave Potter credit for fund, which Welch said is
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FREDERICK W. HARTMANN ROBERT E. MARTIN
Editor General Manager
RICHARD T. ALLPORT LLOYD BROWN
Executive Editor Editor, Editorial Page
MARY E. KRESS
Managing Editor
Jacksonville, Wednesday, November 15, 1995
SUPREME COURT
Protecting free speech
he Supreme Court gave free speech The high court upheld that decision.
the nod in refusing to reinstate a Clearly, the concept of free speech
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Louisiana campaigning law. implies that the government has no right
All 50 states ban electioneering at to restrict legitimate debate of public
polling places, with limits ranging from issues at public gatherings.
10 feet.in New Hampshire to 1,000 feet An exception can be made at the
in Hawaii. Louisiana law set the range at polling places, in the interests of keeping
600 feet and applied the ban to all types candidates from unfairly influencing
of campaigning — even if the issue or - voters at the last minute. But the
candidate was not germane to that proposed recall was not on that ballot.
particular election. Petitions must be signed by registered
A man was arrested under the law in voters, and the area near polling places
;1992 for soliciting signatures on petitions is a good place to find them.
;to recall Gov. Edwin Edwards. He It would compromise free speech to
;challenged the law on First Amendment restrict that activity. More importantly, it
grounds, and a court wisely agreed that would violate the First Amendment right
only "speech related to matters on the "to petition the government for a
ballot" can constitutionally be banned. redress of grievances."
ATTACHMENT B 09/09/96
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CITY OF
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TELEPHONE(904)247-5800
FAX(904)247-5805
Memorandum
Date: September
- 5, 1996
To: ay rboe, City Manager
D artment Heads
Mayor and City Commission
From: Ann Meuse, Finance Director
Subject: Additions to 1996/1997 Budget as a result of Budget Workshops
The following betterments, salaries and budget carry-overs have been added to the City
Manager proposed budget submitted on August 12, 1996. These items listed along with
the City Managers' proposed budget comprise the "Tentative Budget" to be adopted by
the City Commission September 9, 1996.
BETTERMENTS:
General Fund:
o Police Take Home Vehicle Plan $ 33,300
o 2 New Emergency Communications Officers $ 42,750
o 3 New Firefighters $ 90,000
Capital Project Fund:
o Atlantic Boulevard Highway Beautification Project $ 40,021
Available funding relating to the other betterments discussed in the budget workshops are
included in the "Tentative Budget" as reserve funds to be allocated at a future date.
SALARIES:
The 1996/1997 tentative budget has been adjusted for the general employees' 3 percent
raise approved by the City Commission on August 1 2, 1996.
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Memo Page 2.
The following projects and items were budgeted in the 1995/1996 budget year. These
projects and items will not be able to be completed or bid by September 30, 1996 and
have been rebudgeted in the 1996/1997 "Tentative Budget". The funding available for
these projects has also been carried over from 1995/1996 budget year.
CARRY-OVERS FROM 1995/1996 BUDGET:
o Handicap Beach Access $ 10,000
o Sewer Fund Machinery and Equipment
New Pumps (4) $ 14,000
Shoring Plates $ 7,400
Roll-On Roll-Off Sludge Truck $ 60,000
Clarifier Weirs $ 1 5,000
Portable FLow Meter $ 11 ,000
Influent Flow Meter and Recorder $ 9,500
Generator $ 6,000