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08-25-97,~ CITY OF ATLANTIC BEACH COMMISSION MEETING -August 25, 1997 AGENDA Call to order Invocation and pledge to the flag 1. Approval of the minutes of the Regulaz Commission Meeting of August 11, 1997 2. Recognition of Visitors: 3. Unfinished Business: A. Presentation and possible action on final conceptu<a plan for Bull Park Improvements - Kelly Elmore 4. Consent Agenda: A. Acknowledge receipt of monthly report from Building Departments 5. Action on Resolutions: A. Resolution No. 97-28 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF ATLANTIC BEACH, FLORIDA, DECLARING THE WEEK OF AUGUST 25 -SEPTEMBER 1, 1997, AS FIREFIGHTER APPRECIATION WEEK IN ATLANTIC BEACH B. Resolution No. 97-29 A RESOLUTION TRANSFERRING CERTAIN MONIES BETWEEN FUNDS (Year-end budget modification) 6. Action on Ordinances: A. Ordinance No. 5-97-30 -Public Hearing and Fin:il Reading AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ATLANTIC BEACH, FLORIDA, AMENDING CHAPTER 2, ADMINISTRATION, ARTICLE II, CITY COMMISSION, SEC. 2-16, TIME AND PLACE OF REGULAR MEETINGS, REDUCING THE NUMBER OF REGULAR NETINGS IN THE MONTHS OF JUNE, JULY AND AUGUST TO ONE PER DQONTH, AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE B; Ordinance No. 55-97-30 -Public Hearing and Final Reading AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ATLANTIC BEACH, FLORIDA, AMENDING CHAPTER 16, SOLID WASTE AND RECYCLING, SEC. 16-8, FEES FOR COLLECTION, TO PROVIDE ADDITIONAL FEES REQUIRED BY THE INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT WITH 'I';?~ CITY OF JACKSONVILLE, DATED SEPTEMBER 28, 1995, FOR COI\~RCIAL ACCOUNTS AND RESIDENCE B OR C APARTMENTS WITH DOUR OR MORE APARTMENT UNITS, AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE Page Two AGENDA August 25,1997 C. Ordinance No. 58-97-24 -Introduction and First Reading AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ATLANTIC BEACH, FLORIDA, AMENDING CHAPTER 2, ADMINISTRATION, ARTICLE IV, EMPLOYEE BENEFITS, DIVISION 3, RETIREMENT SYSTEM, SEC. 2-298(a), MEMBER CONTRIBUTIONS, TO REDUCE CONTRIBUTIONS BY BENEFIT GROUP POLICE, AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE 7. New Business: A. Action on a request from Kent Haines to apfeal a decision of the Community Development Board *B. Waive purchasing code requirements and authorize the City Manager to contract with Callaway Contractors to replace three water distribution system valves at Seminole Road and 18th Street at .t cost of $12,744.00, and declare Hydra-stop Corporation a sole source and con~iract with them to plug the three water mains at a cost of $8,000.00 C. Award contracts for medical, life and dental insurance coverage in accordance with the recommendations of Waters Risk Management. D. Approve a 5% merit increase for Finance Director, Ann Meuse in accordance with the recommendation of the City Manager City Manager Reports and/or Correspondence: 9. Reports and/or requests from City Commissioners, City Attorney and City Clerk Adjournment * Amended item If any person decides to appeal any decision made by the City Commission. with respect to any matter considered at any meeting, such person may need a record of the proceedings, and,. for such purpose, may need to ensure that a verbatim record of the proceedings is made, which record shall include the testimony and evidence upon which the appeal is to be based. Any person wishing to speak to the City Commission on any matter at ttus meeting should submit a request to the City Clerk prior to the meeting. For your convenience, forms for this purpose aze available at the entrance to the Commission Chambers. In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and Section x.86.26, Florida Statutes, persons with disabilities needing special accommodation to participate in this meeting should contact the City Clerk by 5:00 PM, Friday, August 22, 1997. MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE ATLANTIC v~ BEACH CITX COMMISSION HELD IN CTI'Y HALL, 800 SE;YIINOLF ROAD, AT 7:15 PM ON MONDAY, AUGUST 25, 1997 PRESENT: Lyman Fletcher, Mayor Mike Borno John Meserve Steve Rosenbloom Suzanne Shaughnessy, Commissioners AND: Alan C. Jensen, City Attorney Maureen King, City Clerk ABSENT: Jim Jarboe, City Manager (Excused) The meeting was called to order at 7: I S p.m. by Mayor Fletcher. Thy invocation was offered by Commissioner Shaughnessy followed by The Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag. 1. Approval of the minutes of the Regular Meeting held August 11, 1997. Motion: Approve minutes of the Regular Meeting held August 11, 1997. The motion carried unanimously. 2. Recognition of Visitors: None. 3. Unfinished Business: A. Presentation and possible action on final conceptual than for Bull Park Improvements -Kelly Elmore While waiting for Mr. Elmore, the Commissioners passed out copies of the conceptual plan to the citizens in the audience and continued on with the scheduled agenda items. 4. Consent Agenda: °` A. Acknowledge receipt of monthly report from Building Department v v 0 0 T T E E S s M S O E T C I O Y O N E N COMMISSIONERS N D S O BORNO X MESERVE X X ROSENBLOOM X SHAUGHNESSY X X FLETCHER X Minutes Page -2- August 25, 1997 The consent agenda item was received and acknowledged as presented. 5. Action on Resolutions: A. Resolution No. 97-28 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF ATLANTIC BEACH, FLORIDA DECLARING THE WEEK OF' AUGUST 25, 1997 -SEPTEMBER 1, 1997, AS FIREFIGHTER APPRECIATION WEEK IN ATLANTIC BEACH Motion: Adopt Resolution No. 97-28 declaring the week of August 25, 1997 -September 1, 1997 as Firefighter Appreciation Week in Atlantic Beach. Mayor Fletcher read the Resolution in its entirety and presented the framed Resolution to Chief Ruley. Chief Ruley then introduced Firefighters Patrick McGann, Paul Brennan, Stephen Pausche Imd '"~ Chris Younger, and Fire Inspector Elyse Weintraub. The Mayor and Commissioners commended the Firefighters atld thanked them for their dedication and outstanding service to the city. There being no fiu~ther comments, the motion carried unanimously. B. Resolution No. 97-29: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF ATLANTIC BEACH TRANSFERRING CERTAIN MONIES BETWEEN FUNDS. Due to the arrival of Kelly Elmore, Item 5-B was acted upon ai.'ter the Bull Park discussion and subsequent action. Item 3-A was acted at this time. A. Presentation and possible action on final conceptual plan for Bull Park Improvements -Kelly Elmore '`"`"'' At this point in the meeting, Kelly Elmore amved and stated he; was present to explain and receive input from the Commission on the final OMMISSIONERS M O T I O N S E C O N D Y E S N O BORNO X X MESERVE X ROSENBLOOM X SHAUGHNESSY X X FLETCHER X Minutes Page -3- ,..-, August 25, 1997 conceptual plan for Bull Park. Mr. Elmore continued by stating it was his understanding the master plan for the park had been approved during a previous meeting, except for the children's playground, which would be discussed tonight. Mr. Elmore then displayed a revised drawing of the playground area and pointed out the revisions, which included incorporation of a safety zone around the playground equipment which could be installed in the area. Emphasis was placed on keeping the "Atlantic Beach style" by utilizing wooden climbing structures with shake siding, hip roofs and white painted support structures. It was pointed out that the structures had been downsized from the previous plan, and included a me;rry-go- round, climbing equipment, play panels, swings, tether ball, a relocated basketball court and a large sand pit with truck access for maintenance. A white picket fence around the playground and the palm-lined walkway to the memorials were also shown. A question and answer session ensued. Commissioner Rosenbloom '"'"'' inquired if the Pazks and Recreation Board members were in agreement with the plan. Dezmond Waters, Chairman of the Parks and Recreation Board, stated the Board was in complete agreement with the conceptual plan and would like to see the details worked out and the project go forward. Prefabricated plastic versus fully-fabricated wooden playground equipment were discussed in detail. Mr. Elmore stated the Commission would have to decide on the type of play panels to be installed on the wooden structures and the type of bridges to be: used to connect them. Commissioner Rosenbloom also inquired if the park could be constructed within the $100,000.00 budgeted for the project. Prlr. Elmore stated he thought the project was to be phased with $2`_,,000 - $35,000 being spent on Phase I, the children's playground. Mr. Elmore continued by stating the actual phasing plan had not been completed yet. Mayor Fletcher commented he was not aware of phasing the A"'` improvement project and stated he wanted to move forward with the complete project. Commissioner Rosenbloom concurred with the Mayor. OMMISSIONERS M O T I O N S E C O N D Y E S N O Minutes Page -4- r*~ August 25, 1997 Commissioner Rosenbloom then asked Mr. Elmore what it would cost to do the entire park at one time. Mr. Elmore stated he was trying to work within the $100,000 amount budgeted. However, it may run over that amount due to increasing costs and construction schedules. He further stated if the project bids out more, the design eoulc~. be revised or some items eliminated to keep the cost down, but it would be up to the Commission to decide what it wants in the park Commissioner Rosenbloom then stated it was his desire to bid out the entire project, using add alternates if needed, to get an idea what the whole thing would cost. Motion: Adopt the conceptual plan for the children's playground presented tonight and incorporate it inter the Bull Park Master Plan previously approved by the Commission. Commissioner Shaughnessy indicated she had received several. calls °~ from citizens concerning the lack of shade in the park and requested shade trees be included in the playground area. A brief discussion ensued concerning types of shade trees and their adaptability to a salty environment. Mr. Elmore stated he would be happy to include shade trees in that area. Commissioner Shaughnessy requested that Mr. Elmore keep within budget as close as possible, and stated she fully approved the conceptual plan for the park but had concerns the city could afford it. Commissioner Borno stated he believed it was not fiscally prudent to go over the $100,000.00 budgeted for the project, but he felt no decision could be made by the Commission until the actual costs for the project are obtained. Commissioner Rosenbloom stated he would like to get the project bid out before the end of the fiscal year to place any possible overages in this year's budget. Mayor Fletcher indicated he would like to see the following °~°` incorporated into the park: wooden structures with no primary colors, low parallel bars, a white picket fence on the west side of the park, a return of the under plantings and palm trees shown in the previous OMMISSIONERS M O T I O N S E C O N D Y E S N O BoRNO x x MESERVE X X ROSENBLOOM X SHAUGHNESSY X FLETCHER X Minutes Page -5- r,., August 25, 1997 plan, crepe myrtles or some other type of shade trees planted on the west side of the park to offer protection from the sun, signage in the park and marked identification of crossing areas to the park. Patricia Goelz of 1359 Beach Avenue and a member of the Recreation Advisory Board, stated she favored the plan and inquired concerning the palm trees that were eliminated and was told they would be placed back into the plan. Cindy Corey commented she liked the design of the park, concurred the use of plastic should be kept to a minimum, and asked consideration of planting native species of plants in the park fcr diversity. Curtis Sanders of 2320 Barefoot Trace requested more shade trees be used in the park. J.P. Marchioli of 414 Sherry Drive requested a seesaw be included in °'~' the playground and consideration given to placing more picnic tables in that area. Hope Van Nortwick of 826 Ocean Boulevard and a member of the Tree Board commented she liked the design of the park and reported the Tree Board was in the process of documenting the city's historical trees. Ms. Van Nomvick indicated many of the trees were located along the old railroad right-of--way and some maybe located in Bull Park. Ms. Van Nortwick urged the Commission to revi;.ew the original plan for Bull Park and retain as many of the old trees in the park as possible. Mayor Fletcher commented he liked the canary palm located in the park and would like to save it. Ms. Van Nortwick then inquired when the plans/specifications for the park would be completed and Mr. Elmore responded they shordd be ready to go to bid in six to eight weeks. Due to a previous commitment, Commissioner Borno left the rneeting at this time. ""' Barbara Bonner of 463 Selva Lakes Circle urged the Commission to keep costs to the $100,000.00. OMMISSIONERS M O T I O N S E C O N D Y E S N O Minutes Page -6- August 25, 1997 Linda Broadfoot of 358 9th Street stated the canary palm would not survive a move and urged the Commission to make it the centerpiece planting in the park. Ms. Broadfoot also suggested the Commission use native plant species in the park. Phil Giotto of 1528 Park Terrace West also urged the Commission to stay within budget for the park. Amendment to motion: Incorporate shade trees into r:he plan on the west and north sides of the park, as included in the original design and consider a seesaw and low parallel bars. There was no discussion and the amendment to the motion carried unanimously. Second Amendment to motion: Include as little plastic as possible in the park and if any plastic is used, come back before the Commission for approval. There was no discussion and the second amendment to the motion carried unanimously. There being no further discussion, the question was called and the original motion carried unanimously. Item 5-B was acted on atthis time. B. Resolution No. 97-29: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF ATLANTIC BEACH TRANSFERRING CERTAIN MONIES BETWEEN FUNDS. Motion: Adopt Resolution No. 97-29 transferring ceirtain monies between funds (Year-end budget modification) as listed in said Resolution. There was no discussion and the motion carried unanimously. `~ Resolution No. 97-29 is attached and made part of this official record as Attachment A. OMMISSIONERS M O T I O N S E C O N D Y E S N O MESERVE X ROSENBLOOM X SHAUGHNESSY X X FLETCHER X X MESERVE X ROSENBLOOM X SHAUGHNESSY X X FLETCHER X X MESERVE X X ROSENBLOOM X SHAUGHNESSY X X FLETCHER X Minutes Page -7- ,,,^., August 25, 1997 6. Action on Ordinances: A. Ordinance No. 5-97-30: Public Hearing and Final Reading AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ATLANTIC BEACH, FLORIDA, AMENDING CHAPTER 2, ADMINISTRA7TON, ARTICLE H, CTTY COMMISSION, SEC. 2-16, TIlVIE ~'~ND PLACE OF REGULAR MEETINGS, REDUCING THE NUMBER OF REGULAR MEETINGS IN THE MONTHS OF JUNE, JULY AND AUGUST TO ONE PER MONTH, AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE Mayor Fletcher read the ordinance by title only and opened the public hearing for comments from the audience. Curtis Sanders of 2320 Barefoot Trace suggested the work of the Commission during the months of June, July and August be reviewed and if no work is accomplished then a change be made, otherwise continue; on as is. %°^ J.P. Marchioli of 414 Sherry Drive commented that if the number cf meetings is reduced, then should not Commission salaries be reduceci accordingly. The ordinance was defeated on final reading since no Commissioner moved the ordinance for final passage. Commissioner Rosenbloom stated since he was the person who suggested the ordinance and made the original motion, he would like to commE:nt. Commissioner Rosenbloom stated it was not his intent to shortchange the citizens of Atlantic Beach because he believed passage of the ordinance would have given the Commission flexibility during the summer months for vacations, etc., and if a second meeting was needed it could be schi„doled. He also stated he had checked with the City Clerk and less business is conducted during the summer months (end ofthe fiscal year). Commissioner Rosenbloom further commented, that he read in the newspaper the ordinance was not going to pass, and with all due respect to his fellow Commissioners, he felt it was improper for Commissioners to publicly state they would not support the ordinance before conducting the public hearing and receiving citizen and Commission input on the matter. ,A-, Mayor Fletcher responded that he has never favored limiting public access to the Commission, but a very compelling argument for the ordinan~;e would OMMISSIONERS M O T I O N S E C O N D Y E S N O Minutes Page -8- ~ August 25, 1997 have to be presented in order for him to vote for it. B. Ordinance No. 55-97-30 Public Hearing and Final Reading AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ATLANTIC BEACH, FLORIDA, AMENDING CHAPTER 16, SOLID WAST]M~ AND RECYCLING, SECTION 16-8, FEES FOR COLLECTION, TO PROVIDE ADDITIONAL FEES REQUIRED BY THE INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT WITH THE CITY OF JACKSONVILLE, DATED SEPTEMBER 28, 1995, FO]{t COMMERCIAL ACCOUNTS AND RESIDENCE B OP". C APARTMENTS WITH FOUR OR MORE APARTMEI\ T UNITS, AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE Mayor Fletcher presented in full, in writing Ordinance No. 55-97-30 and opened the floor for a public hearing and invited comments from the audience.. Alan Potter of 374 Second Street felt the ordinance would not treat all citizens equally. Since no one wished to speak further, the Mayor closed the public hearing. Motion: Adopt Ordinance No. 55-97-30 on final reading;. There was no discussion and the motion carried unanimously. C. Ordinance No. 58-97-24 Introduction and First Reading AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ATLANTIC BEACH, FLORIDA, AMENDING CHAPTER 2, ADMINISTRA7t'ION, ARTICLE IV, EMPLOYEE BENEFITS, DIVISION 3, RETIREMENT SYSTEM, SEC.2-298(a), MEMBER CONTRIBUTIONS, TO REDUCE CONTRIBUTIONS :SY BENEFIT GROUP POLICE, AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE Mayor Fletcher presented in full, in writing Ordinance No. 58-97-24. Motion: Approve Ordinance No. 58-97-24 on Frst reading and set public hearing for September 8, 1997. a°-, There being no further discussion, the motion tamed unanimously. 7. New Business: OMMLSSIONERS M O T I O N S E C O N D Y E S N O MESERVE X X ROSENBLOOM X X SHAUGHNESSY X FLETCHER X MESERVE X X ROSENBLOOM X SHAUGHNESSY X X FLETCHER X Minutes Page -9- August 25, 1997 A. Action on a request from Kent Haines to appeal a decision of the Community Development Board Mr. Haines, who asked to be placed on the agenda, was not present and no one had heazd from him. Community Development Director Worley explained that in order to appeal a decision of the Community Development Board, Mr. Haines would need to produce evidence the Boazd used an illegal procedure when making its decision, and he has not produced such documentation. Motion: Deny appeal and uphold the decision of the Commmunity Development Board. Commissioner Shaughnessy stated at the last Commission meeting Mr. Haines requested to be on the agenda and it was his responsibility t<~ attend the meeting. Commissioner Meserve felt the Commission should defer action to ];ive Mr. Haines time to appeal. Community Development Director Worley stated the Board made their decision more than two months ago and Mr. Haines still has not pre;,ented his information. Commissioner Rosenbloom commented he did not like the standazd in the ordinance which allowed appeals only in questions of law. Mayor Fletcher stated the ordinance was written that way to keep "politics" out of land use requests. After some further discussion, the motion failed by a two to two tie vote with Commissioners Meserve and Rosenbloom voting nay. Community Development Director Worley was directed to send Mr. Haines a certified letter informing him the Commission will heaz his appeal during the September 8, 1997 meeting. B. Waive purchasing code requirements and authorize the City Manager to contract with Callaway Contractors to replace three water distribution system valves at Seminole Road and 18th Street at a cost of $12,744.00 and declare Hydra-Stop Corporation a sole source and contract with them to plu ;the three water mains at a cost of $8,000.00 OMMISSIONERS M O T I O N S E C O N D Y E S N O MESERVE X ROSENBLOOM X SHAUGHNESSY X X FLETCHER X X Minutes Page -10- August 2S, 1997 Motion: Waive purchasing code requirements and authorize the City Manager to contract with Callaway Contractors to replace three water distribution system valves at Seminole Road and 18th Street at a cost of $12,744.00 and declare Hydra-Step Corporation a sole source and contract with said company to plug three water mains at a cost of $8,000.00. Alan Potter of 374 Second Street referenced a previous project undertaken by city employees (Bobko) which saved the city money. He further stated the city has equipment to plug the 8" pipe and city staff could do the entire project for about $10,000.00. Substitute Motion: Waive purchasing code requirements and authorize the City Manager to contract with Callaway Contractors to replace three water distribution system valves at Seminole Road and 18th Street at a cost of $12,744.00 anal, at the discretion of the City Manager, use either Hydra-Stop Corporation or a city work crew to plug the three water .mains. ~""' Public Works Director Kosoy felt staff could not undertake this project because a key employee in the Water Department, Mr. Moon, who worked on the Bobko project, had recently resigned and staff has never w<rrked on thin wall pipe. There being no further discussion, the substitute motion tamed unanimously. C. Award contracts for medical, life and dental insurance arverage in accordance with the recommendations of Waters Risk Management Motion: Award contracts for medical, life and dental insurance coverage in accordance with the recommendations of Waters Risk Management (as listed in their memo dated August 18, 1997 which is attached and made part of this official record at Attachment B). There was no discussion and the motion carried unanimously. D. Approve a 5% merit increase for Finance Director Ann Meuse in accordance with the recommendation of the City Manager Motion: Approve the 5% pay increase for Finance Director Ann OMMISSIONERS M O T I O N S E C O N D Y E S N O MESERVE X ROSENBLOOM X SHAUGHNESSY FLETCHER MESERVE X ROSENBLOOM X SHAUGHNESSY X X FLETCHER X X MESERVE X X ROSENBLOOM X SHAUGHNESSY X X FLETCHER X MESERVE X X ROSENBLOOM X X SHAUGHNESSY X FLETCHER X Minutes Page -11- August 25, 1997 Meuse as recommended by the City Manager. Commissioner Shaughnessy inquired of the Finance Director's current salary and if she was included in the recent 4.5% increase granted to generlll employees. Commissioner Shaughnessy stated that she needed the figures concerning the salary in order to make a determination. Substitute Motion: Defer action on the request until requested information is obtained. The motion died for lack of a second. Commissioner Rosenbloom commended Finance Director Meuse for the job she is doing. Commissioner Shaughnessy stated she did not want to appear that slle did not appreciate what Finance Director Meuse did for the city, but she needed additional information in order to make a decision on the request. There being no further discussion, the motion carried by a three to one vote with Comrrlissioner Shaughnessy voting nay. 8. City Manager Reports and/or Correspondence: Atlantic Boulevard Bridge Acting City Manager Thompson reported the DOT had put money i~I the 1998 budget to six-lane the Atlantic Boulevazd bridge. Joint Meeting with City of Neptune Beach It was reported a letter had been sent to the City of Neptune Beach and the City of Atlantic Beach was waiting for their reply to set up the joint meeting to discuss service sharing. 9. Reports and/or requests from City Commissioners, City Attorney and City Clerk City Attorney Alan Jensen informed the Commission he would be out of town and unable to attend the September 8, 1997 Commission Meeting. ~ Mayor Fletcher OMMISSIONERS M O T I O N S E C O N D Y E S N O SHAUGHNESSY X Minutes Page -12- August 25, 1997 Reported he had received in the mail a Local Officials Guidc; concerning the "Year 2000 Problem" with computers and passed thE; information onto City Clerk King. Reported on the Senate Transportation Committee Meeting in Tallahassee on September 2, 1997 and gave the information to Public Safety Director Thompson to pass on to City Manager Jarboe. Stated he would be unable to attend the Chamber of Commerce Cornerstone Luncheon and passed the information on to Commissioner Rosenbloom. There being no further discussion or business to come bef Commission, the meeting adjourned at 8:55 P i „ Lyman Fletcher Mayor/Presiding Officer ATTEST: ~Lvt,e.o~./ Maureen King, C~N,C City Clerk OMMISSIONERS M O T I O N S E C O N D Y E S N O ^~~ ^ _ ATTACHMENT A AUGUST i?S, 1997 COMOMISSIO^N MEETINQG CITY OF _ D a~ ~ 7'I r~a~rtlc S"eac~i - ~eo2ida a00 SEAIINOLE 20AD __ ___..__-.-_._ ATi.rllVTIC BE?.CH, !'LOffiDA :32233-544> TELEPHONE 1904124 i-5800 ~'\ C,aR ~ 9041 247-3805 ---~„~~.,opx„o~ SUNCONI 8.5'L-5800 Memorandum Date: August 19, 1997 To: Jim Jarboe, City Manager p~~+,/ f' From: Ann Meuse, Finance Director 1~' Subject: 1996/1997 Year End Budget Modification Attached is the 1996/1997 year end budget modification. The net effect of the budget modification is a decrease in revenues of 5244,548 and a decrease in expenditures of 5691,953. Most of the budget modifications are projects which were budgeted for fiscal year 1996/1997 but are not expected to be started or encumbered by year end. The City code section 2-315 states that only encumbered balances of appropriations shall be carried over and become a part of the ensuing fiscal year budget. T~ encumber an item, an approved purchase order must be issued prior to the fiscal year end. The City has several projects approved for fiscal year 1996/1997 which will not be completed or encumbered by year end ,such as Bull Park, Dutton Island, Tresca Park, Lifeguard Building, Animal Control facility, replacement of City Signs, Beach Accesses, CDBG projects and some miscellaneous water and sewer projects and equipment purchases. The year end budget modification reduces these budget expenditures and the projects and expenditures will be rebudgeted in 1997/1998 fiscal year budget. The year end budget modification also includes a budget adjustment for the General employee salary increase approved by the City Commission, records some First Night fund raising activities and corrects some other miscellaneous budget deficiencies and surpluses. Please let me know if there are any other items you would like incluced in the year end budget modification or if you would like me to provide any additional information. RESOLUTION NO.97-29 A RESOLUTION TRANSFERRING CERTAIN MONIES BETWEEN FUNDS WHEREAS, the City Charter of the City of Atlantic Ba;ach requires that the City Corntnission approve all budgetary increases and transfers 'rom one fund to another, and WHEREAS, the nature of budgetary systems and those; day to day decisions affecting such budgetary systems require adjustment from time to time. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Commission of the City of Atlantic Beach, that the attachedYear-end Budget Modification be approved for the 1996/97 budget. Adopted by the City Commission this 25th day of August, 1997. Lyman T. Fletcher Mayor/Presiding Officer Approved as to form and correctness: Alan C. Jensen, Esquire City Attorney ATTEST: Maureen King Certified Municipal Clerk CITY OF ATLANTIC BEACH 1996/97 YEAR END BUDGET MODIFICATION AUGUST 25, 1997 REVENUE EXPENSE INCREASE INCREASE D. DESCRIPTION ACCOUNT # [DECREASEI (~CREASEI Capital Improvement Fund Land 300 - 0000 - 572 - 6100 (257,500) Purchase of Dutton Island not expected to be completed by year end. Purchase to be rebudgeted in 1997/98. Capital Improvement Fund Improvements Other Than Building 300 - 0000 - 572 - 6300 (119,650) Bull Park Improvements not estimated to start until fiscal year 1997!98. Protect to be rebudgeted in ~ ~ 1997/98. General Fund Grant Reimbursement 001 - 0000 - 334 - 3900 (119,666) Grant reimbursement for Tresca property. estimated to be received in October 1997. Amount to be rebudgeted in 1997/98. General Fund 8ulldings -Lifeguard 001 - 3005 - 522 - 6200 (63,935) Lifeguard buliding not completed in fiscal 1996/97. Pro)ect to be rebudgeted In 1997/98. I General Fund Grant Reimbursement 001 - 0000- 334 - 3900 (10,000) Matching grant for Dames and Moore Tresca park design not estimated to be received in fiscal year 1996/97. To be rebudgeted in 1997/98. General Fund Improvements Other Than Building 001 - 6040 - 572 - 6300 (26,000) Replace City signs in accordance with City sign ordinance not estimated to be completed in fiscal year 1996/97. Protect to be rebudgeted in 1997/98. General Fund Improvements Other Than Building -Animal Control 001 - 2005 - 521 - 6300 (14,825) Renovate animal control holding pens. Project not estimated to start until 1997/98. Project to be rebudgeted in 1997/98. General Fund City of Jacksonville Intedocal Agreement 001 - 0000- 338 -1000 (148,000) Machinery & Equipment -Fire Truck 001 - 3002- 522 -6401 (148,000) City of Jacksonville paid vendor for their portion of the fire truck provided per Inter local agreement. Since'Jacksonville paid vendor directly, budgeted contribution from Jacksonville needs to be eliminated. ( l ~ `' CITY OF ATLANTIC BEACH 1996/97 YEAR END BUDGET MOD IFICATION AUGUST 25, 1997 REVENUE EXPENSE INCREASE INCREASE FUND DESCRIPTION ACCOUNT # (DECREASE) (DECREASE) General Fund Olher Current Charges -Legal Fees 001 -1004- 514 - 4900 10,000 Additional funding required for legal fees due to increase in legal services. General Fund City of Jacksonv(Ile - 911 Agreement 001 - 0000-342 - 1000 5,945 Machinery and Equipment -Police Dispatch 001 - 2004 - 521 -6400 5,945 ~ Record 911 $5,945 contdbution for purchase of a ~ computer uninterrupted power supply and other equip . General Fund Improvements Other Than Building -Beach Accesses 001 - 5003 - 542 - 6300 (7,000) 3 Beach Accesses in Progress -Funds not to be expended until 1997/98. Funds requested to be carried over and rebudgeted in 1997/98. General Fund Insurance Proceeds 001 - 0000 - 364 - 4200 4,580 Repairs and Maintenance -Code Enforcement 001 - 1006- 516 - 4600 5,580 Record insurance proceeds and associated expense to fix code enforcement car involved in an accident. ($1,000 deductible) General Fund First Night Donations and Fund Raising 001 - 0000- 369 - 9022 9,940 First Night Current Charges 001 - 6030- 572 - 4900 3,810 Transfer for City Contribution to First Night Program 001 - 0000-381 - 7000 6,600 Record First Night fund raising activities, City contribution to the First Night program and First Night expenses. Water Fund Building Improvements - AIC for WTP #4 400 - 4301- 533 - 6200 (1,500) Water Fund Equipment -Breathing Apparatus for Confined Space 400 - 4301 - 533 - 6400 (5,800) Sewer Fund Improvements Off Building -Schooner's Bay Lift St. 410 - 4401- 535 - 6300 (10,000) Sewer Fund Equipment- Clarifier Weirs, Flow Meters 410 -4401 - 535 -6400 (35,500) Equipment and Improvements not to be completed or encumbered by fiscal year end. Funds will be canted over and rebudgeted in 1997/98. General Fund Salaries 001 - 1005- 515 - 1200 346 General Fund Overtime 001 - 1005- 515 - 1400 11 General Fund FICA 001 -1005- 515 - 2100 27 General Fund Salaries 001 - 1006- 516 - 1200 232 General Fund Overtime 001 -1006- 516 -1400 8 General Fund FICA 001 - 1006- 516 - 2100 18 ( CITY OF ATLANTIC BEACH 1996197 YEAR END BUDGET MOD IFICATION AUG!!ST 25, 1997 REVENUE EXPENSE INCREASE INCREASE FUND DESCRIPTION ACCOUNT # (DECREASE) (DECREASEI General Fund Salaries 001 -1007 - 517 -1200 540 General Fund Overtime 001 -1007- 517 -1400 11 General Fund FICA 001 -1007- 517 - 2100 42 General Fund Saiartes 001 -1008 - 524 -1200 583 Generai Fund Overtime 001 -1008 - 524 -1400 8 Generai Fund FICA 001 -1008 - 524 - 2100 45 General Fund Salaries 001 - 2001 - 521 - 1200 1,442 General Fund Overtime 001 - 2001 - 521 - 1400 11 General Fuld ~~ FICA 001 - 2001- 521 - 2100 111 General Fund Salaries 001 - 2002 - 521 - 1200 1,359 General Fund Overtime 001 - 2002 - 521 - 1400 202 GeneralFUnd FICA 001. -2002-521 -2100 119 General Fund Salaries 001 - 2004- 521 - 1200 1,436 General Fund Overtime 001 - 2004- 521 - 1400 152 General Fund FICA 001 - 2004 - 521 - 2100 121 General Fund Salaries 001 - 2005 - 521 - 1200 181 General Fund Overtime 001 - 2005 - 521 -1400 20 General Fund FICA 001 - 2005 - 521 - 2100 15 General Fund Salaries 001 - 3001- 522 - 1200 404 General Fund FICA 001 - 3001 - 522 - 2100 31 General Fund Salaries 001 - 3004 - 522 - 1200 345 General Fund FICA 001 - 3004 - 522 - 2100 26 General Fund Salaries 001 - 5002-541 - 1200 245 General Fund Overtime 001 - 5002 -541 - 1400 20 General Fund FICA 001 - 5002 -541 - 2100 20 General Fund Salaries 001 - 5003-542 - 1200 143 General Fund FICA 001 - 5003-542 - 2100 10 General Fund Salaries 001 - 5005 - 572 -1200 219 Generai Fund Overtime 001 - 5005 - 572 - 1400 10 General Fund FICA 001 - 5005- 572 - X100 18 General Fund Salaries 001 - 6010- 572 - 1200 302 General Fund FICA 001 - 6010- 572 - 2100 23 General Fund Salaries 001 - 6030- 572 -1200 67 General Fund FICA 001 - 6030- 572 - 2100 5 Water Fund Salaries 400 - 4001- 533 -1200 553 Water Fund FICA 400 - 4001- 533 - 2100 42 Water Fund Salaries 400 - 4301- 533 -1200 368 Water Fund FICA 400 - 4301- 533 - 2100 28 Sewer Fund Salaries 410 - 4101- 535 -1200 638 Sewer Fund FICA 410 - 4101- 535 - 2100 49 Internal Service Funds Salaries 510 -1002 - 512 -1200 1,030 ~_ CITY OF ATLANTIC BEACH 1996197 YEAR END BUDGET MOD IFICATION AUGUST 25, 1997 REVENUE EXPENSE INCREASE INCREASE FUND AESCRIPTION ACCOUNT # (DECREASEI (DECREASE) Intemal Service Funds FICA 510 -1002 - 512 - 2100 79 Intemal Service Funds Salaries 520 - 1003- 513 -1200 2,931 Intemal Service Funds Overtime 520 - 1003- 513 -1400 170 Intemal Service Funds FICA 520 - 1003- 513 - 2100 237 Intemal Service Funds Salaries 530 - 5001-541 - 1200 1,183 Intemal Service Funds Overtime 530 - 5001-541 -1400 22 Intemal Service Furds F{CA 530 - 5001-541 - 2100 92 General Fund Intemal Service Charges 001 - 1005- 515 -5601 26 General Frirld Intemal Service Charges 001 - 1005- 515 -5602 17 ~ General Fund ~ Intemal Service Charges 001 - 1006 - 516 -5601 35 General Fund Intemal Service Charges 001. - 1006 - 516 -5602 12 General runs Intemal Service Charges 001 - 1006- 516 -5604 2 General Fund Intemal Service Charges 001 - 1007- 517 -5601 25 General Fund Intemal SeMce Charges 001 -1007- 517 -5602 25 General Fund Intemal Service Charges 001 - 1008 - 524 -5601 35 General Fund Intemal Service Charges 001 - 1008- 524 -5602 13 General Fund Intemal Service Charges 001 - 1008- 524 - 5604 2 General Fund Intemal Service Charges 001 - 2001- 521 - 5601 118 General Fund Intemal Service Charges 001 - 2001- 521 - 5602 259 General Fund Intemal Service Charges 001 - 2001- 521 -5604 36 General Fund Intemal Service Charges 001 -3001- 522 -5601 126 General Fund Intemal Service Charges 001 - 3001- 522 - 5602 167 General Fund Intemal Service Charges 001 - 3001- 522 -5604 12 General Fund Intemal Service Charges 001 - 5005 -541 - 5601 108 General Fund Intemal Service Charges 001 - 5005 -541 - 5602 108 General Fund Intemal Service Charges 001 - 5005 -541 -5603 210 General Fund Intemal Service Charges 001 - 5005-541 -5604 26 General Fund Intemal Service Charges 001 - 6010- 572 -5601 32 Geno, at Fund Intemal Service Charges 001 - 6010 - 572 - 56Q2 47 General Fund Intemal Service Charges 001 - 5003-542 -5601 7 General Fund Intemal Service Charges 001 - 5003-542 - 5602 9 General Fund Intemal Service Charges 001 - 5005- 572 -5601 5 General Fund Intemal Service Charges 001 - 5005 - 572 -5602 19 General Fund Intemal Service Charges 001 - 5005- 572 -5604 7 Water Fund Intemal Service Charges 400 - 0000- 533 -5601 227 Water Fund Intemal Service Charges 400 - 0000- 533 - 5602 1,090 Water Fund Intemal SeMce Charges 400 - 0000- 533 - 5603 418 Water Fund Intemal Service Charges 400 - 0000- 533 -5604 14 Sewer Fund Intemal Service Charges 410 - 0000- 535 -5601 227 Sewer Fund Intemal Sarvtce Charges 410 - 0000 - 535 -5602 1,091 Sewer Fund Intemal Service Charges 410 - 0000- 535 -5603 418 ~, (( 4, CITY OF ATLANTIC BEACH 1996/97 YEAR END BUDGET MODIFICATION AUGUST 25, 1 997 REVENUE EXPENSE INCREASE INCREASE FUND pESCRIPTION ACCOUNT # (DECREASEI (DECREASE) Sewer Fund Intemal Service Charges 410 - 0000-535 -5604 14 Sanitation Fund Intemal Service Charges 420 - 0000 - 534 -5601 99 Sanitation Fund Intemal Service Charges 420 - 0000 - 534 -5602 370 Sanitation Fund Intemal Service Charges 420 - 0000 - 534 -5603 282 Sanitation Fund Intemal Service Charges 420 - 0000 - 534 -5604 3 Intemal Service Funds Intemal Service Charges 540 - 5004 - 590 - 5601 7 Intemal Service Funds Intemal Service Charges 540 - 5004- 590 - 5602 43 Intemal Service Funds Intemal Service Charges 540 - 5004 - 590 - 5603 70 Intemal Service Funds Intemal Service Charges 530 - 5301 -541 - 5601 40 Intemal Service Funds ~~- Intemal Service Charges 530 - 5301 -541 - 5602 62 Intemal Service Funds Intemal Service Charges 520 - 1003- 513 - 5601 40 !^tema! Sa:via° Ft.:^d° ;^te`: -I ~°a- ....,,-„ ti" Vm „e vllcvye~ ~.,. pIV .,-nn - IVVL-JIL ~~,.. -SovL YO Intemal Service Funds Intemal Service Charges 510 -1002 - 512 -5604 2 Intemal Service Funds Intemal Service Revenue 510 - 0000-341 - 2000 1,159 22,406 Intemal Service Funds Intemal Service Revenue 520 - 0000- 341 - 2000 3,377 Intemal Service Funds Intemal Service Revenue 530 - 0000-341 - 2000 1,397 Intemal Service Funds Intemal Service Revenue 540 - 0000 -341 - 2000 120 Commission approved salary Increases for General employees and allocation of General employee Intemal service fund salary Increases to other funds. Comunity Development Grant Fund Buildings 110 - 0000- 515 - 6200 (52,390) Improvements Other Than Buildings 110 - 0000 - 515 - 6300 (20,000) CDBG porject funds which will not be completed or encumbered by year end. City of Jacksonville ~ has approved the carry over of these projects to 1997/98 g rant. TOTAL 1996/97 YEAR END BUDGET INCREASES (DECREASES) IN REVENUE AND EXPENDITURES (244,548) (691,953) ~. t.. t ., ., ATTACHMENT B AUGUS'C 2~, 1997 COMMISSION MEETING fJVATERS RISK MANA(~E1VIL<'NT ; 7300 PARK STREET NORTH + SEMINOLE, FL 33777<60t • TELEPHONE (at3j 397.6666 . FACSIMILE (813j 397J383 Allan Paul Waters, CPCU,CLU,ARM,AtC J. Ha~,•den Knowlton, CPCV,ARM,AIC 1.ieatb<r, Socf<[y of Risk Management Consultentr Member, Sodety of R+Ft~ Management Consul4nts August 18, 1997 - By Fax - (904) 247-5877 (02); - 4 pages. 1"0: Ms_ Ann B. Meuse CPA, Finance Director, City of Atlantic :3each` From: Hayden Knowlton CPCU,AKM,AIC and Al Waters CPCU,CLU~ARM,AIC -- Re: Croup l..ife/Medicallllental InsurancelSelf-Insurance/Flexible Benefits Administration ~ The City of Atlantic Beach's group medical insurance program renews October 1, 1992 i This is a report of the City's 1997 competitive solicitation of proposals, receipt and review of the proposals, our f nalist interviews and purchase recommendations. BACKGROUND The City has not solicited competitive proposals for its group life~medical/dental benefits pto- ,~^. grant i[t several years. The current total annual cost of the iife/medicaUdental benefits program for employees, retirees, COBRA persons and their dependents is about $300,000. COMPATTTiVE SOLICITATION "Phis summer Waters Risk Management, the City's independent consultants (we do not sell or broker insurance, self-insurance or administration services), prepared a Request for Proposals, including solicitation of current benefits, and benefits options. PROPOSAI, RECEIPT On July 2,5 the City received a good response to its RFP; 8 life insurance proposals, 5 medical insurance proposals with l0 options; 8 dental insurance proposals with 19 options, and 2 flexible benefits administration proposals with 3 options. Water Risk Management sprcadshceted the proposals, verified and clarified information dtrcctly with proposers and discussed the proposals with staff. FINALIST INTERVIF,VF'S On Friday, August 8 we spent the afternoon with you a'mducting extensive interviews with three proposer finalists for medical benefits: Amcricart Heritage Select HMO ]41ue Cron Bluc ShieldJl lealth Options Principal llea]th Care HMO WATEP,S RISK P1GMT TEL No.°1~-X97-j585 Giag 1;;.97 1:'~~: PJn.Op° F.U2 .^-., Group Life/Medical/Dental/Flexible Benefits Admin Purchase fZecammendation ... page 2 Each of the interviews lasted about an how, and all proposers wen.. asked identical questions fo- cusing on their cost, guarantees, levels of benefits and plan options, provider networks, claims handling, experience reporting and other factors relevant to deciding which proposals are best. RECOMb1~NBATfON Lije Lrsurance Accept the proposal from Rcliastar Lifc Insurance Company. hank Insurer 1997-98 Cost Cost G arantee{sl 1 Reliastar Life $10,416 r~ 36 months i 2 Guarantee Life $10,056 24 months 3 Hartford Life $12,211 24 months The advatttage of'purchasing Iteliastar is the 36 month rate guarantee and the 570,000 Limit for guazantee issue in the supplemental life program. Guarantee Life has proposed a 24 month rate guarantee and $30,000 of guarantee issue in the supplemental life program. Medicallnsurance '"'~ The choice of a medical benefits plan for 1997-98 and beyond involves many complexities, in- cluding consideration of whether or not to alter benefits, and which plan options should be con- sidered, such as continuation of the dual option plan, or offering art HMO Point of Service Plan, or offering the HMO and an IIMO Point of Service Plan. After seriously considering various proposals and interviewing medical proposer. finalise, you atld we reached a consensus as to purchase recommendation options for the City of Atlantic Beach. 1'fte following are the costs (annualized based on the current census) for the best plans: hank lnsurer 1997-98 Cost Cost Guarantee(s) f American Heritage HMO $241,211 12 months 2 Principal Health Care HMO 5303,587 12 mo»ihs 3 DCBSJHealth Options $351,845 i2 months First Choice Purchase from American Heritage HMO, dual option plan. This plan is similar to the current plan, but American Ileriiage has proposed each u>mponent of the dual option at different monthly rates, e.g. $123.87 each employee for HMO, and $190.62 each employee for the YYO plan. The current plan offers either option at dte same monthly pre- mium. WfaTEF' P.,ISfi MGMT TEL ^Jo..~l. ~~ ~, t+,» ;:. ., t::~~ ~Jr_ii: ii:5 ,~, Group Life/MedicaUDentaUFlexible Benefits Admin Purchase Recommendation ... page 3 American Heritage Life utilizes the Mission:Health network, which is srrlaller than the network ottered by Blue Cross and Blue Shield. However, the dramatic. reduction in cost offered by American Heritage Life over rode the network inconveniencz factor. The cost of medical coverage is of great concern to the City budget as well to employees who desire to purchase dependent coverage. Currently, only 23 of 1 i 7 employees purchase dependent health care coverage. 1t is anticipated that the lower cost dependent coverage will allow more employees to insure their dependents. Additionally, the City may structure the cost of dependent covtrageinto three tiers, thereby making the coverage less expensive for I dependent than for 2 or more. • ~ - r Since American Heritage Life's HMO product through the Missiou:Health network is new, there was great concern for its financial credibility. Following an inquiry about the financial arrange- ment between American Heritage Life HMO and the Mission Heal±h Network, it was determined that American Heritage Life should be able to provide the cost and coverage proposed because it states that: Physician Gaze, hospitalizations, durable medical cquipmc;nt, laboratory and pharmacy benefits are totally capitated with the Mission:Health Network. 2. "1'he capitation fees paid to Mission:Health are part of a mul'iiple yeaz contract. ~' 3. The premium is sufficient to cover the capitation fees to M?ssioa:Health and to cover ad- ministration expenses and those medical services not provided by Mission:Ilealth. 4. llue to the number of employees of the City of Atlantic Beach, the renewal premium for 1998-99 should not be greatly affected by the City's actual claim experience. 'Ihe cost of COBRA services is not included, as in the current phut, but the City estimates the cost for the year to be only about $1,000 to $2,000. American Heritage Life indicated that a commission to agent Mr. llavid M. Lockett, Cordell Fi- nancial, lnc., was erroneously omitted. However, the cost of the program will be provided as proposed and if on renewal the City desires to purchase the coverage directly from American Heritage, it wilt be free !o do so, without payment of an agent commission. Reference checks were conducted by City staff., however none were Florida public entities and none are using the new HMO arrangement with Mission:Healdt. Denlal7nsurance The proposal by DentiCare. lnc., the incumbent insurer appears bes~:. Rank Insurer 1997A8 Cost Cost Guarantee(s) 1 DentiCarc $10,981 12 months 2 American Dental Plan $12,688 12 monffis WR7ERS kISK MGMT TEL rdo.813-357-3585 Aug 18.97 12:48 rdo.0U8 P.04 Group Life/MedicaUDentaUFlexible Benefits Admin Purchase Recommendation ... page 4 Ffexibfe Benefits rfdrrrinfstratioa Administration of the City's flexible benefits is cumctttly done b;r City'staff. 1 iowever, if this program is expanded the City's wst of handling employee claims will likely be greater that pus- ~ chase of administration fmm an outside vendor. Raok AdmSnistrator 1947-98 Cost lost Guarantee(s) 1 Florida Combined Life $3,536 12 months; no more Lhan 10% cn renewal 2 Colonial Lifc $3,752 12 months ~ sh ~ EXIIIIBIT ORE ATLANTIC BEACH MEDICAL RATES ILLUSTRA';1'ION # Heslth Options HMO P~merican Heritage Life HMO Employees 104 $184.94 $230,805 512.87 $154,590 Dependents' 21 $334.02 $84,173 $1:2.94 548,627 Subtotal S314,978 $203,211 ~ Btue CmsslShield PPO ~~merican Heritage Life PPO ~ Employees 13 5184.94 $28,851 5190.62 $29,737 Dependents` 2 $334.02 58,016 5344.30 58,263 Subtotal 536,867 538,000 Total I $351,845 $24],211 "NOS a family rate. ~,^^'~ $~ ` A EXHIBIT TWO ATLANTIC BEACH THREE TIER RATE ALTERNATIVE AHL SELECT HMO PROPOSAL ($IO CO-PAY) _ Monthly ' atcs Employee Only 5;123'7 Spouse only 9123.80 Child Oniy S> 86.70 Two or Morc Dependents ?256.67 AHL SELECT PPO ($300 DED 80/20) Monthly Rates Employee Only ~ 190.62 Spouse ocily $19fl.79 Child Only $ 151.66 Two or More Dependents $:395.41