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CITY OF ATLANTIC BEACH
REGULAR MEETING FEBRUARY 13, 1989
AGENDA
Call to order
Invocation and Pledge to the Flag
1. Approval of the minutes of the regular meeting January 23, 1989.
2. Recognition of visitors
3. Appearances:
A. Mr. Tom Morton presenting a petition for the closing of Shell
Street between Seminole Road and Beach Avenue
B. Representatives of Deloitte, Haskins & Sells Certified Public
Accountants to present the audit report for the fiscal year
ending September 30, 1988
4. Consent Agenda:
A. Ratify the action of the City Manager in authorizing the
purchase and installation of flow meters at Sewage Treatment
Plant in the amount of $4,600
B. Action by the City Commission to name Craig Rodenkirch as
insurance agent of record in accordance with the terms of the
City Manager's letter of January 27, 1989
C. Authority for the City Manager to undertake construction to
restrict parking on 1st Street east of Beach Avenue and for
the provision of additional lighting
D. Action by the City Commission to authorize the lifeguard corp
to regulate and enforce actions in regard to jet skis on
Atlantic Beach and authority for the City Manager to provide
locked access on 7th Street
E. Action to approve the request of the American Red Cross for a
circus on the Fleet Reserve grounds at Mayport Road and west
4th Street Sunday, April 9 for two performances, one between 2
and 3:30 and the other between 4 and 5:30
F. Action by the Commission to grant authority for the disposal of
items removed from Atlantic Beach in accordance with existing
authorization provided by Florida statutes
G. Action by the City Commission to authorize the adoption of
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animals picked up by the Atlantic Beach Control Officer where
the proper owners cannot be located
5. Committee Reports:
A. Commissioner Glenn Edwards, chairman of the Awards Committee,
with a report and recommendations relative to the award of a
contract for computerized handheld meter reading equipment
B. Commissioner Glenn Edwards, chairman of the Awards Committee,
with a report and recommendations on award of a contract in
connection with major rehabilitation of six sewage wetwells
C. Commissioner Glenn Edwards, chairman of the Awards Committee,
with a report and recommendations relative to a contract for
the construction of a beach dune walkway access at 16th Street
6. New Business:
A. Discussion by the City Commission on a recommendation of Smith
& Gillespie to authorize a change order with the contractor on
the major sewer rehabilitation project for repair of a major
sewer defect under Mayport Road at Lewis Street
7. Action on Ordinances:
A. Ordinance #57-89-14 introduction and first reading of an
ordinance authorizing the establishment of a curfew for minors
under the age of 18 and the setting of a public hearing for
February 27, 1989
B. Ordinance #65-89-19 introduction and first reading of an
ordinance closing, vacating and abandoning that portion of the
Assisi Lane right-of-way which extends into the private
property of the development known as Fleet Landing and setting
a public hearing for February 27, 1989
C. Ordinance #95-89-38 public hearing and final reading of an
ordinance authorizing the exchange of property between the City
and William Hixon of Atlantic Beach
D. Ordinance #57-89-13 public hearing and final reading of an
ordinance amending the ordinance code of the City of Atlantic
Beach, Florida providing for the regulation and control and use
of replica firearms
Miscellaneous Business:
City Manager Reports:
Reports and Requests from City Commissioners, City Attorney and City
Clerk:
Adjournment
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MISSION HELD AT CITY HALL ON FEBRUARY 13, 1989, AT 7:15 14 O O
PRESENT: William I. Gulliford, Jr. , Mayor/Commissioner T T
Robert B. Cook, Sr. E E
Glenn A. Edwards D D
Adelaide R. Tucker
Alan C. Jensen, Commissioners M S
O E
AND: Richard C. Fellows, City Manager T C
Claude L. Mullis, City Attorney I O Y
Maureen King, City Clerk NAME OF ONEN
COMMRS. N D S 0
The meeting was called to order by Mayor Gulliford. The invoca-
tion, offered by ConutLissioner Cook, was followed by the pledge to
the flag.
1. Approval of the minutes of the regular meeting of January 23,
1989
Cook x
Motion: Approve minutes of the regular meeting of January 23, Edwards x x
1989 Jensen x
Tucker x x
No discussion before the vote. The motion carried unanimously. Gulliford x
2. Recognition of Visitors
None
3_ Appearances
A. Mr. Tan Merton presenting a petition for the closing of Shell
Street between Seminole Road and Beach Avenue
Mr. Morton explained briefly that Shell Street is unpaved and is
not a thoroughfare. It is used primarily by only a few residents.
He presented two proposals, one of which would close that portion
of Shell Street running between DeWeese Avenue and Coquina Place,
and the other requested a barricade be placed on Shell Street
closing off access from Seminole Road onto Shell Street.
The City Manager said he had looked into the matter and did not
anticipate any problems with proposal No. 1 since most of the
residents of the area had signed the petition. The City Attorney
• suggested it would be advisable to get a Quit Claim Deed from each
of the property owners affected so when that portion of Shell
Street is closed, the land could be added to the City property to
enlarge the small triangular park.
Since no objections were expressed by the Commission, the City
Manager was instructed to proceed with plans to close Shell Street
between DeWeese and Coquina as outlined in proposal No. 1.
Mr. Morton said it was difficult to enter Seminole Road from Shell
Street and proposal No. 2 requested the placing of a barricade on
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Shell Street to close off access from Seminole Road. There are
only four residences on that portion of Shell Street and they had
all signed the petition. The residents would be willing to enter
and exit through Coquina. Commissioners Jensen and Cook expressed
concerns about setting a precedent, fearing residents of other
areas may be prompted to request similar barricading of streets.
The City Manager is to work further with Mr. Morton on this before
any decision can be made by the Commission.
B. Representatives of Deloitte, Haskins and Sells, Certified
Public Accountants, to present the audit report for the fiscal year
ending September 30, 1988
Mr. Jim Scheuer confirmed that all members of the Commission had
received copies of the Annual Financial Report, Single Audit
Report, and a letter regarding internal accounting control.
He explained the audit found everything to be in accordance with
generally accepted accounting principals. The study of the grants
found everything in compliance and no errors. A review of the
system indicated no material weaknesses, but some pointers
were made which could improve the system, and it was recommended
the City develop a formal investment policy.
Mr. Scheuer reminded the Commission that this was the final year of
their four-year contract with the City, and complimented the City
Manager and Finance Director on the fine jobs they both have done.
4. Consent Agenda
A. Ratify the action of the City Manager in authorizing the
purchase and installation of flow meters at the sewage
treatment plant in the amount of $4,600
B. Action by the City Commission to name Craig Rodenkirch as
insurance agent of record in accordance with the terms of the
City Manager's letter of January 27, 1989
C. Authority for the City Manager to undertake construction to
restrict parking on First Street east of Beach Avenue and for
the provision of additional lighting
D. Action by the City Commission to authorize the lifeguard corp
to regulate and enforce actions in regard to jet skis on
Atlantic Beach and authority for the City Manager to provide
locked access on Seventh Street
E. Action to approve the request of the American Red Cross for a
circus on the Fleet Reserve grounds at Mayport Road and West
Fourth Street Sunday, April 9, 1989 for two performances, one
between 2:00 and 3:30 PM, and the other between 4:00 and 5:30
PM
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F. Action by the Commission to grant authority for the disposal
of items removed from Atlantic Beach in accordance with
existing authorization provided by Florida Statutes
G. Action by the City Commission to authorize the adoption of
animals picked up by the Atlantic Beach Animal Control Officer
where the proper owners cannot be located
At the request of Commissioners Tucker and Jensen respectively,
items C and D were removed from the Consent Agenda.
Cook x
Notion: Approve passage of Consent Agenda, with the exception Edwards x x
of Items C and D Jensen x
?ticker x x
No discussion before the vote. The motion carried unanimously. Gulliford x
Consent Agenda, Itan C
The City Manager reported the Police Department had examined the
situation on First Street and it had been their recommendation to
restrict parking to two automobiles and include additional
lighting.
Commissioner Tucker said she felt the City had originally intended
to have all street ends open for the maximum amount of parking
possible, and by limiting parking at this particular access, a
precedent could be set whereby residents adjacent to other beach
accesses could request similar limitation of parking. Chief
Thompson stated the available space at the First Street access was
not adequate for more than one vehicle, and since residents on the
ocean front do not enter their property through First Street, this
access could be blocked without presenting an inconvenience to the
homeowners.
Ms. Barbara Bonner, 463 Selva Lakes Circle, said she drives her
grandchildren to the beach and was not in favor of the city
eliminating even one parking space. Mayor Gulliford said the city
must balance the safety and rights of beach front property owners
with the convenience of the public.
Lois Weiss, 99 Beach Avenue, said since the problems all seemed to
take place in the late night hours, she would be in favor of
prohibiting parking during the night-time hours only.
After further discussion, it was the general consensus, the city
should erect signs indicating hours when parking will be
prohibited and that vehicles in violation will be towed away, and
increase the lighting in the area. If the problem continues to
exist after a month or so, the Commission may need to consider
closing the access to vehicular traffic.
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Consent Agenda, Item D
Commissioner Jensen inquired how the lifeguards would be expected
to enforce the regulations, and whether it was necessary to lock
off the beach access since this was one of the few places in the
city were catamarans and other such items can enter the beach.
Chief Thompson said the lifeguards would simply explain the
regulations to the jet skiers relative to the distance they must
stay off shore, etc. , and any problems would be referred to the
Police Department.
After further discussion it was the general consensus of the
Commission that locking the Seventh access would present too much
inconvenience to the general public. A barricade similar to
Fifteenth Strcct will be installed and an effort will be made to
enforce the terms of the Ordinance which prohibits the use of motor
boats or motorized apparatuses within two hundred feet of the
beach.
5. Cammittee Reports:
A. Cannissioner Glenn Edwards, Chairman of the Awards Catmittee,
with a report and recommendations relative to the award of a
contract for computerized hand-held meter reading equipment
Commissioner Edwards reported the committee had received five bids
and each Commissioner had received a copy of the bid tabulation
along with minutes of the committee meeting, a copy of which is
attached hereto and made a part hereof. The minutes outlined six
points of comparison of the products of the two low bidders.
Examination of the two low bids indicated the bid of Radix
Corporation at $14,583 to be the best bid.
Motion: Award the bid to Radix Corporation for the purchase Cook x
of the Radix meter reading system at a price of Edwards x x
$14,583, being the lowest and best bid Jensen x
Tucker x x
No discussion before the vote. The motion carried unanimously. GUlliford x
B. Commissioner Glenn Edwards, Chairman of the Awards Committee,
with a report and recommendations on award of a contract in
connection with major sewer rehabilitation of six sewage wetwells
Commissioner Edwards reported the committee had received six bids,
the apparent low bid being that of Victory Painting Company.
Investigation by Smith and Gillespie Engineers revealed Victory
Painting Company had no experience in painting sewage wetwells and
it was therefore, the recommendation of the engineers the bid be
awarded to the second low bidder Michael, Wright & MacLean of
Jacksonville, at $59,602. This firm plans to use Pace Utilities as
a sub-contractor.
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Notion: Award the bid to Michael, Wright & MacLean on the Cook x
basis the second law biter is the lowest and best Edwards x x
responsible bid to meet the specifications for the Jensen x x
rehabilitation of six sewage wetwells Tucker x
Gulliford x
No discussion before the vote. The motion carried unanimously.
C. Commissioner Glenn Edwards, Chairman of the Awards Committee,
with a report and recommendations relative to a contract for the
construction of a beach dime walkway access at Sixteenth Street
Commissioner Edwards reported the committee had received three bids
of which the bid from Newman Construction was the apparent low bid
at $19,431.00. He explained Newman Construction was the company
hired to construct the other dune overwalks in the City and the
crew was on location.
Notion: Award contract to Newman Construction in the amount Cook x x
of $19,431.00, subject to the City ascertaining it Edwards x x
has title to the property over which the overwalk is Jensen x
to be constructed Tucker x
Gulliford x
Brief discussion took place whereupon the City Attorney indicated
he would be able to ascertain in a few days whether the City had
clear title to the property. The bid price was good for thirty
days and the City Manager would contact Newman to see if that
period could be extended.
Commissioner Jensen asked if the plans would be similar to the
overwalks which had already been constructed. The City Manager
responded in the affirmative and it was suggested the property
owners adjacent to the walkways be given an opportunity to look at
the plans before construction is undertaken.
Dezmond Waters, 1835 Seminole Road, asked if there was a
possibility of making the walkway wider than those already
constructed as he felt the design is somewhat narrow.
No further discussion. The motion carried unanimously.
6. New Business:
A. Discussion by the City Commission on a recommendation of Smith
and Gillespie to authorize a change order with the contractor on
the major sewer rehabilitation project for repair of a major sewer
defect under Mayport Road at Lewis Street
The City Manager confirmed that each Commissioner had received the
engineer's report which outlined some options for repair of the
defect. While option No. 2 cost $11,000 more than option No. 1, it
was felt it would completely solve the problem, whereas option No.
1 would take care of the immediate problem but would probably have
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to be followed up with additional work at a later date, resulting
in a more expensive project.
Motion: Proceed with the repairs as outlined in Option No. 2 Cook x
of the Smith and Gillespie Report at a cost of Edwards x x
$25,622.00 Jensen x x
Tucker x
No discussion before the vote. The motion carried unanimously. Gulliford x
7. Action on Ordinances
A. Ordinance No. 57-89-14 - First Reading
AN ORDINANCE REGULATING THE PRESENCE AND CONDUCT OF MINORS ON
STEMS AND OTHER PUBLIC PLACES; DEFINING DUTIES OF PARENTS OR
OTHERS IN CARE OF MINORS; PROVIDING FOR DETENTION AND PENALTIES FOR
VIOLATIONS THEREOF
Mayor Gulliford presented Ordinance No. 57-89-14 in full, in
writing, on first reading.
Cook x
Motion: Approve passage of Ordinance No. 57-89-14 on first Edwards x x
reading and set for public hearing February 27, 1989 Jensen x x
Tucker x
No discussion before the vote. The motion carried unanimously. Gulliford x
B. Ordinance No. 65-89-19 - First Reading
AN ORDINANCE CLOSING, VACATING AND ABANDONING THE FAST 1W) HUNDRED
FIFTY-EIGHT PEEL', MORE OR LEES, OF THE ASSISI LANE RIGHT-OF-WAY
PROTECTING OFF OF MAYPORT ROAD INTO THE FLEET LANDING PROJECT AND
RESERVING UNTO THE CITY OF ATLANTIC BEACH A PERPETUAL EASEMENT FOR
UTILITIES AND DRAINAGE; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE
Mayor Gulliford presented Ordinance No. 65-89-19 in full, in
writing, on first reading.
Cook x
Motion: Approve passage of Ordinance No. 65-89-19 on first Edwards x x
reading and set for public hearing February 27, 1989 Jensen x
Tucker x x
No discussion before the vote. The motion carried unanimously. Gulliford x
C. Ordinance No. 95-89-38 - Public Hearing
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE EXCHANGE OF PROPERTIES BETIAMN WIT LIAM
S. FIIXON AND THE CITY OF ATLANTIC BEACH; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE
DATE
Mayor Gulliford presented in full, in writing, Ordinance No.
95-89-38 on second and final reading. Said Ordinance was posted in
accordance with Charter requirements. The Mayor opened the floor
for a public hearing and invited comments from the audience. Since
no one spoke for or against the Ordinance, the Mayor declared the
public hearing closed.
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Cook x x
Notion: Approve passage of Ordinance No. 95-89-38 on second Edwards x x
and final reading Jensen x
Tucker x
No discussion before the vote. The motion carried unanimously. Gulliford x
D. Ordinance No. 57-89-13 - Public Hearing
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE ORDINANCE CODE OF THE CITY OF ATLANTIC
BEACH, FLORIDA; AMENDING CRAPZER 13 TO ADD NEW SECTIONS 13-8 AND
13-9 TO REGULATE. THE POSSESSION AND USE OF REPLICA FIREARMS;
PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DAZE
Mayor Gulliford presented in full, in writing, Ordinance No.
57-89-13 on second and final reading. Said Ordinance was posted in
accordance with Charter requirements. The Mayor opened the floor
for a public hearing and invited comments from the audience. Since
no one spoke for or against the Ordinance, the Mayor declared the
public hearing closed.
Cook x x
Notion: Approve passage of Ordinance No. 57-89-13 on second Edwards x x
and final reading Jensen x
Tucker x
No discussion before the vote. The motion carried unanimously. Gulliford x
Miscellaneous Business
The City Manager reported the Consolidated City of Jacksonville was
attempting to levy an annual water pollution maintenance fee in the
amount of $800.00 against the City of Atlantic Beach and inquired
as to how the Commission wished him to respond. The City Manager
was authorized to write the City of Jacksonville formally denying
payment of the fee and include a copy of the City Attorney's
opinion. The City Attorney and City Manager were instructed to
attempt to establish dialogue with the City of Jacksonville
relative to a number of upcoming problems and the City Manager and
Finance Director were requested to see if some statistics could be
developed relative to the taxing relationships between the two
cities.
The City Manager also reported he had received a letter from the
homeowner at the DeWeese Avenue beach access requesting the dune
overwalk be removed. The City Attorney had submitted in writing
his opinion that the walkway constituted an allowable use of the
easement and the City Manager was instructed to have the work on
the overwalk completed without further delay.
Commissioner Edwards reported on the Florida League of Cities
Legislative Conference in Tallahassee on February 2 and 3, 1989 and
presented the 1989 Joint Legislative Policy Statement of the
Florida League of Cities and the Florida Association of Counties,
copy of which is attached hereto and made a part hereof. He was
encouraged that the Counties were in agreement with the Cities on
the legislative issues they supported.
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Commissioner Jensen inquired about the status of the permit for the
Selva Linkside sign at Eleventh Street and Seminole Road and was
advised the matter had been resolved. He also commented on a
letter from Mr. Pete Gross, 365 Tenth Street relative to bicycle
lanes and encouraged the City to look further into this.
Commissioner Cook reported Councilman Jarboe had formed a citizens
advisory committee to study the need for the Wonderwood Expressway.
The committee had approximately nineteen members and he was one of
only two from the beaches area. He solicited the support of the
Commission and urged anyone interested to attend the meetings which
were held every second Thursday at Merrill Road School. Ms.
Dorothy Kerber, 365 First Street said she and Commissioner Tucker
had attended the meetings and expressed her support of Commissioner
Cook and the urgent need for the Wonderwood Expressway.
Mayor Gulliford requested a Resolution supporting the need for the
Wonderwood Expressway be prepared to be presented to the committee
at their meeting of March 16, 1989, when a decision is scheduled to
be made and he encouraged as many people as could to attend the
meeting on that date.
Mayor Gulliford announced:
- the resignation of Mr. Don Tappin from the Community
Development Board and asked for suggestions on a replacement;
- the Beautification Committee would meet on February 22, 1989
and still had vacancies;
- the first meeting of the Safe Neighborhoods Task Force had
been scheduled for March 14, 1989.
The meeting was adjourned at 8:50 PM.
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Maure n King, City Clerk
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The Awards Committee has met for the purpose of receiving, tabulating and
evaluating bids for a computerized handheld meter reading system.
The bids were opened on January 18, 1989 and present for the bid opening
in addition to the Chairman, Commissioner Glenn Edwards were City Manager
Fellows and Public Services Director Ford. Bids were received from
Datamatic, Inc. , Itron, Radix Corporation and Syscon Corporation. Radix
furnished an alternate bid providing for a greater amount of memory. The
Chairman asked that the bids be turned over to the department heads who
would be involved with the operation of the units for complete evaluation
and return the results to the committee.
January 26, 1989 the committee received the evaluation report. The
lowest bidders were Syscon at $10,250 and Radix at $14,583. Syscon's bid
did not include the programming package. When adding this package cost
of $3,300 into Syscon's price it brought their base bid to 13,550. The
price difference between the two low bidders was $1,033. Both bids are
within the budget of $15,000.
In comparing the bid specifications the following items are apparent:
1. Radix is shock resistant from a four foot drop - Syscon
was not listed as shock resistant
2. Radix has a 128KB memory - Syscon has a 160 KB memory
3. Radix readings can be made from left to right or right to
left - Syscon is left to right readings only
4. Radix has on-site replaceable batteries - Syscon has to
be replaced by the factory
5. Radix has capability to attach a printer in the field
- Syscon has a printer in the office, it cannot print
in the field
6. Radix is self-contained and waterproof - Syscon has a separate
case and strap to make it waterproof
The Radix has recently been purchased by the City of Jacksonville Beach
which gives us a local city to share information with.
Based on the prices involved and the other factors to be considered the
committee recommends the purchase of the Radix system at a total price of
$14,583.
FORCITY OF
Meter Reader System
Data of Opening 1/18/89
ATLANTIC BEACH
FLORIDA DepartmentWater and Sewer
BID NUMBER 8889-4 Datamatic, Inc. Itron Radix Corporation Syscon Corporation Radix (Alternate)
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7'fnm Brief Description Unit Price Ext. Pri s t Pri. . Price
:t Pri„bct. Price t Pricepct. .Pri„ 't Pri„ . Prj..- UnitPricomyt.Prro
1 2 Hand held units
Nicad Batteries and
carrying straps $3,250 $6,500 $3,285 $6,570 $2,200 $4,400 $2,550 $5, 100 $2,500 $5,000
2 Recharger units for 1 ,250 (4) 1,250 ICMU300 1,645 400 :11 1,900 400 800 -
2 hand-held units BCS604 --i 475
Software 5,000
2A Battery Packs (spare) 115 230
3 Implementation, Training
and documentaion 3,500 5,850 4,500 3,250 4,500
'C Interface 4368
icense
Freight
i Discount
<2,288>
GRAND TOTAL 16,250 17,351 14,58310,250 15,231
Monthly maintenance charge 152 104
for first 12 months for all 127.50124 158
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' hardware and software provided
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after warranty
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Camts:
Amount Budgeted
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SEWAGE LIFT STATION WETWELL BID DATE: FEBRUARY 8, 1989
REHABILITATION TIME: 4:00 P.M.
S&G PROJECT NO. 8505-09-02 FEE: $45.14
ATLANTIC BEACH, FLORIDA NONREFUNDABLE
TABULATION OF BIDDERS
DEDUCTIVE BID
NAME BASE BID ALTERNATE SECURITY
CEM Enterprises. Inc, —11J cou 0\C -
J and J Construction
Michael. Wright & MacLean 'C9) L UZ - G) .,,
Milmir Construction r-
Scott Peterson Construction Co.
Sieg & Ambachtsheer. Inc, 13 G I 0
Sieg & Sons G9-)r-1crp b L
V. J, Usina Contracting. Inc. -
Vic Lane Construction "12) ,'-I< c j) __ K v`�
Victory Painting Co, . Inc. 51-} <o, D1L 4
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ASSOCIATION
OF COUNTIES
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Florida League of Cities,Inc. Florida Association of Counties
Post Office Box 1757 Post Office Box 549
Tallahassee,FL 32302-1757 Tallahassee,FL 32302
(904)222-9684 (904)224-3148
The Florida League of Cities and
The Florida Association of Counties
1989 Joint Legislative Policy Statement
The Florida League of Cities (FLC) and the Florida Association of Counties (FAC)
continually strive for the effective and efficient operation of local government in Florida. The ever-
increasing population in the state has resulted in an even greater increase of demands for services
from Florida's local governments. In order to meet these increasing demands,we support a number
of legislative changes to Florida law which broaden local government authority to give them the
flexibility and capability to effectively respond to these demands. Legislators are urgently requested
to review these issues and support legislation to assist in resolving these problems.
The Florida League of Cities and the Florida Association of Counties will:
o Support a constitutional amendment to prohibit legislative or administrative statewide
mandated programs without sufficient funding.
o Support retention of the state Growth Management Act and efforts to strengthen the
existing partnership with the state to achieve effective growth management.
o Support legislation which provides for additional local government taxing authority and
taxing flexibility.
o Support legislation which provides state incentives and grants and increased local
authority to develop and operate environmentally-sound stormwater management sys-
tems.
o Support legislation which would exempt the lawyer-client relationship from the Gov-
ernment in the Sunshine law while providing safeguards to protect the public.
Raul Martinez, Mayor Sandra Glenn, Commissioner
City of Hialeah Seminole County
President, Florida League of Cities President, Florida Association of Counties