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HomeMy WebLinkAbout03/03/2000City of Sebastian, Florida 1225 Main Street [] Sebastian, Florida 32958 Telephone (561) 589-5330 [] Fax (561) 589-5570 City Council Information Letter March 3, 2000 Land Development Code - Final Review Pack.--' Attached you will find the final draft of the City of Sebastian revised Land Development Code document, in its entirety, as submitted to the Planning and Zoning Commission yesterday evening. Please review, as this is an opportunity for you to prepare yourselves for the upcoming public hearing. Local Law Enforcement Block Grant Award I am pleased to report that the City of Sebastian was successful in securing a Local Law Enforcement Block Grant award from the United States Bureau of Justice/Florida Department of Community Affairs totaling $8,423. You may recall your authorization granted in December to pursue this opportunity to provide ancillary financial assistance to the Sebastian Police Department. As such, we will solicit authorization during next week's meeting to process acceptance of the award. Meetin.q with Treasure Coast Re,qional Plannin,q Council Please be advised that a meeting has been scheduled to take place Wednesday April 5th with officials from the Treasure Coast Regional Planning Council (TCRPC) to begin arrangements to plan and facilitate improvements to the recently acquired former Good Guys, Inc. property. Such a process will assist the City of Sebastian in outlining goals, objectives and relevant tasks so as to outline necessary improvements and funding mechanisms. In coming weeks, we will schedule a relevant presentation to be made during a City Council meeting to outline tasks and communicate recommendations accordingly. City Council Information Letter March 3, 2000 Page 2 Request for Qualifications Process - Industrial Property Arrangements are being made to solicit Request for Qualifications from area realtors to represent the City of Sebastian in selling industrially zoned property. Because the City is now moving forward with airport master planning, with appropriate funding in place, we can now address the notion of facilitating industrial development in the area. This of course does not infer that land is to be sold as soon as possible (that would obviously require authorization from you as City Council). However, it is important that we initiate this process, being that economic development is a key priority in this overall initiative. Great Floridian Desi,qnation Please find attached a letter from Mr. Walter Stieglitz, President, Pelican Island Preservation Society requesting the City of Sebastian's participation in the "Great Floridians 2000" program. You may recall a nomination to have Mr. Paul Kroegel considered for the designation, as also formally endorsed by the City of Sebastian. Mr. Kroegel was subsequently selected, whereby a plaque recognizing this honor is to be presented at the Pelican Island Wildlife Festival at Riverview Park Sunday, March 12% Per Mr. Stieglitz request, the City of Sebastian was able to provide an $87.00 contribution towards the purchase of the plaque, as such recognition warrants our participation. For good measure, I have provided additional background information about the Great Floridian 2000 Program, qualifications and the selection process, which essentially confirms the prestige of such an honor. Enclosures: Revised Land Development Code Articles Letter from Florida Department of Community Affairs Letter from Pelican Island Preservation Society, Inc./Synopsis of Great Floridians Program My Documents/InfoLetter32 DEPARTMENT JEll BUSH Governor STATE OF FLORIDA OF COMMUNITY AFFAIRS "Dedicated to making Florida a better pJace ~'o call home~ STEVEN M. SEIBERT Secretan/ FEB 2000 The Honorable Chuck Neuberger Mayor of Sebastian 1225 Main Street Sebastian, Florida 32958 Re: 00-CJ-G3-10~40-02-137/Records Management Enhancement Project Dear Mayor Neuberger: The Department of Community Affairs is pleased to award a Local Law Enforcement Block grant in the amount of $8,423 to your unit of government. These funds shall be utilized for the purpose of reducing crime and improving public safety. A copy of the approved subqrant application with the above referenced project number and title is enclosed for your file. All correspondence with the Department should always refer to the project number and title. Your attention is directed to Section F of the subgrant which is the "Acceptance and Agreement." These conditions should be reviewed carefully by those persons responsible for project administration to avoid delays in project completion and cost reimbursements. The enclosed Certification of Acceptance/Request for Payment should be completed and returned to the Department within 30 calendar days'from the date of award. This certificate consti- tutes official acceptance of the award and must be received by the Department prior to the lump sum payment/subgrant award. 2555 SHUMARD OAK BOULEVARD · TALLAHASSEE, FLORIDA 32399.2100 Phone: 850.488.8466/Suncom 275,8466 FAX: 850.921.0781/Suncorn 291.078! Internet address: http://www.dca.state.fl.us The Honorable Chuck Neuberger Page Two We look forward to working with you on this Droject. If we can be of further assistance, please contact Robert Lakin, Planning Manager, at 850/488-8016. Sincerely, .CHW/mb Enclosures ClaytOn H. Wilder Community Program Administrator Bureau of Community Assistance President Walt Stieglitz 561 / 663-9750 Vice President lika Daniel 561 / 589-g973 Secretary Ruth Davie~ 561 / 589-3687 Treasurer David Cox 561 / 388-6058 Board Members Anne Putman Rachel Salvage Lynn Sdegli~ Jackie We~tphal Ex officio Paul Tritaik Pelican Island Preserva tion ,5ocie. ty, Inc. February 21, 2000 Mr. Terrence Moore, City Manager City of Sebastian 1225 Main Street Sebastian, FL 32958 Dear Mr. Moore: As you are aware, through a wonderful cooperative effort, a statue of Paul Kroegel was dedicated in Riverview Park in 1998. Last year, an opportunity to nominate individuals for recognition as "Great Fioddian 2000" presented itself. Our organization initiated the nomination of Mr. Kroegel and the City of Sebastian signed off on the nomination. Kroegel was subsequently selected for this distinctive recognition.. The official means of recognizing those selected as Great Flofidians is a rather unique plaque. It was arranged for by the Florida Bureau of Historic Preservation and is manufactured by Winsor Graphics of Olympia, Washington. We would like to have a small ceremony to formalize Mr. Kroegel's selection as part of the Pelican Island Wildlife Festival which will be held at Riverview Park on Mamh 12, 2000. You will be provided more details on the ceremony in the near future. My purpose in writing is to ask that the City share in the cost of the plaque. In view of the time constraints, we placed an order for it some time ago and paid the $175.00 fee. Pulting on the Pelican Island Wildlife Festival places a heavy drain on our limited fiscal resources and it would be most helpful if the City could cost share the plaque in the amount of $87.00. Thank you very much for your consideration and we hope to see you on March12th. Sincerely, Walter O. Stieglitz, President Pelican Island Preservation Society P.O. Box1903 · Sebastian, ITL 32978 Great Floridians 2000 Page 1 of 3 program to recognize individuals important to Florida's history and culture through the placement of heritage plaques in downtowns. The Great Floridians Program seeks to recognize individuals who have made important contributions to Florida's history and culture. Established by the Florida Legislature in 1997 as a part of the Florida Department of State's Historical Marker Program, special Great Floddian markers will be placed throughout the state at properties significantly associated with such persons. Great Floridians 2000 To mark the turn of the century and inaugurate the Great Floridians Marker Program, the Florida League of Cities and the Department of State will dedicate an initial series of at least 2000 markers. These will be placed in downtowns throughout the latter part of 1999 and early 2000. Nominations for these Great Flofidians will be made by the cities of Florida. tFho Qualifies as a Great Floridian? To be eligible for nomination, the person must have made significant contributions to the history and culture of the state during his or her lifetime, within a local, regional, statewide or national context. The nominee must be deceased and must have been a resident of Florida at the time the contributions were made, and must be associated with an existing historic building or other structure which can be marked with a plaque. Preferably, the building/structure should be at least 30 years old, located in a city's downtown and visible to both pedestrians and motorists. How Itqll These Individuals Be Recognized? The Great Floridians will be recognized by means of a special plaque. The circular plaques will be made of anodized aluminum covered with porcelain enamel and will feature a blue background with white lettering. The plaques will be mounted on the selected building or http://dhr.dos.state.fl.us/bhp/floridians/ 2/28/00 Great Floridians 2000 Page 2 of 3 structure with which the individual was identified in the application. A guide to these Great Floridians will also be published and distributed. How Y~qll the Great Floridians Be Selected? Selection will be made by members of a special committee, the Great Floridians 2000 Committee, which includes representatives selected by the Florida Department of State and the Florida League of Cities. Nominations will be judged based on the significance of the individual's contributions, association of the individual with a historic site in the city, and the degree to which the individual or their contributions are recognizable by the general public. Who Is Eligible to Make Nominations? Municipal governments of Florida non-profit organizations, and individuals may initiate applications for official Great Floridians 2000 markers. Municipalities may want to seek out . other interested organizations or individuals, such as historical associations or historians, for assistance in selecting eligible nominees or preparing the application. What,4re the Obligations of the Nominating Party? Il'one or more of the nominees is selected under the Great Floridians 2000 Program, nominating cities will be responsible for a $175 payment per designee. This cost will help cover the expense of having a plaque made, shipping the plaque directly to the city, and preparing a Great Floridians 2000 guidebook. Cities must obtain written permission from the respective property owner to mount each plaque on the designated building or structure, and must take responsibility for mounting and maintaining the plaques. How Will the Program Benefit Cities and Their Residents? The plaques will serve as a tangible reminder of the many individuals who have made contributions to the state and to the establishment and development of Florida's cities. They will personalize the history of our downtowns and provide a symbol of our heritage, thus reinforcing community pride in Florida. The primed guide to the Great Floridians and the plaques will provide an additional resource for convention and visitor organizations to direct tourists to historic places in our communities. Click here for a nomination form in Microsoft Word format. Click here for a nomination form in Adobe PDF format. http://dhr.dos.state.fl.us/bhp/tloridians/ 2/28/00