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HomeMy WebLinkAbout05052000City of Sebastian, Florida 1225 Main Street [] Sebastian, Florida 32958 Telephone {561} 589-5330 [] Fax {561} 589-5570 CiW Council Information Letter May 5, 2000 New Tenants - Airport Lease Ne.qotiations During the last several weeks, the City of Sebastian has been working diligently to pursue new tenants to initiate the Sebastian Municipal Airport Industrial Complex concept. I am pleased to report that efforts are paying off in that we are positioned to recommend to City Council two agreements for authorization; Greens+ (corporate name, Orange Peel Enterprises, Inc.), a growing health food/vitamin manufacturer and Orth Aero Services, an aircraft related services company looking to assemble a new base of operations. Essentially, both companies were originally looking to assemble facilities in at other Treasure Coast Area airports. However, because the City of Sebastian is able to offer more competitive packages (lease fees, more industrial land availability, etc.), we were able to "win them over". A proposed agreement to lease three (3) acres, with right of first refusal for 3 additional acres for Orth Aero Services is included in your May 10th meeting agenda, whereby company president Robert Orth will be available to introduce himself as well as to inform you more about the organization. We are now finalizing a proposed agreement with Greens+, whereby it is anticipated that a proposed agreement for five (5) acres is to be presented for your May 24th meeting (you may also have an opportunity to sample products respectively). I personally must thank Councilmember Joe Barczyk, who earlier this year first met with officials from Greens+ during his travels throughout the County. He informed me of the company, which presented the opportunity to explore said partnership. City Council Information Letter May 5, 2000 Page 2 School Resources Officer Pro,qram Partnership with Indian River County School Board Last week, a meeting transpired with School District of Indian River County Superintendent Dr. Roger Dearing, Police Chief Randy White and myself to discuss logistics associated with a financial partnership for the Sebastian School Resource Officer Program. You will recall the program having been reinstated earlier this year, with a police officer positioned to service both Pelican Island and Sebastian Elementary Schools. As such, Dr. Dearing agreed to recommend to the school board a 50% cost share agreement for this arrangement in our community, an anticipated $20,000 to $25,000 allocation to the Sebastian Police Department. Attached is a draft agreement to govern the arrangement, which is to be presented for your authorization after the School District's budget process is concluded. Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) Improvements to United States Hi.qhway One (US1) Please be advised that the previously mentioned community awareness workshop relative to the FDOT US 1 improvement initiative, is scheduled to take place Tuesday May 23rd, 3:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. As such, citizens and Sebastian business owners will have an opportunity to view conceptual plans for enhancements, as well as discuss logistics with respective FDOT project managers. Establishments located along US 1 in Sebastian will be notified as the meeting is to be advertised by the FDOT Public Information Office. Feel free to join us if your schedule permits. Proposed Fund Raiser Initiative for Riverview Park Local realtor Linda McLain presented a proposal earlier this week to sponsor a fundraiser to replace playground equipment at Riverview Park. Her company, Ed Sclitt Coldwell Banker has committed to facilitating the benefit, whereby a bank account is to be established with the hope of beginning a playground enhancement program later this year. As such, you may see flyers and/or pamphlets posted and distributed throughout the community marketing the effort. City Council Information Letter May 5, 2000 Page 3 John Danise Tennis Clinic - Schumann Drive Courts As previously reported, local tennis professional and coach Mr. John Danise is programming clinics to transpire in the coming weeks at the Schumann Drive facility. Attached is the initial schedule, provided for good measure. Enclosures: Draft Agreement School District of Indian River County Memorandum from John Danise My Docu ments/In foLetter41 AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE SCHOOL BOARD OF INDIAN RIVER COUNTY, FLORIDA AND THE CiTY OF SEBASTIAN POLICE DEPARTMENT FOR THE SCHOOL RESOURCE OFHCER PROGRAM (SRO) THIS AGREEMENT, made and entered into this XXay of ,2000, by and between THE SCHOOL BOARD OF INDIAN PdVER COI. B'qTY, FLORIDA, (hereinafter referred to as the SCHOOl. BOARD), and THE CITY OF SEBASTIAN POLICE DEPARTMENT, (hereinafter referred to as the DEPARTMENT). WITN 'F~qSETH: The School Board and the Department desire to provide law enforcement, counselinga and law-related educational service programs to the schools located within rhe City of Sebastian, as defined in F.S.S. 230.2318 and F~S~q. 233.0663. tt is mutually agreed that a continuation of the School Resource Officer Program for the school system of Indian River County, is in the best interest of the student population, the ~ndian River County School board, the City of Sebastian Police Department, and the citizens of Indian River County, Florida as hereinafter described; and The School Board and the Department recognize the potential outstanding benefits of the School Resource Officer Program to the citizens of Indian River County, Florida, and paeticldarly to the students of the school system of Indian River County, Florida; NOW THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual promises and covenants herein comained, the School Board and the Department hereby agree as follows: ARTICLE I A School Resource Officer Program is hereby established in the school system oflndian River County, ARTICLE 1I Florida, for twelve momhs per year. Bo Rights and Dmies of the Department The Department shall provide a School Resource Officer who will equally divide his/her time between the two elementary schools located within the city limits of Sebastian. The Sheriff's Office will continue to be responsible for providing the DARE Program in elementary schools. The SRO shall be assigned to the schools on a full-time basis of eight (8) hours on those days and during those hours that school is in a sessiom The SRO may be temporarily reassigned to other police duties by the Department during school holidays, vacations or during a period of any law enforcement emergency. Duties of School Resource Officer, as defined in F.S.S. 230.2318 are: 1. The School Resource Officer shall abide by school board policies and shall consult with and coordinate activities through the school principal or his/her designee. The SRO shall be responsible to the law enforcement agency in all matters relating to employment. Activities conducted by the school resource officer, which are part of the regular instructional program of the school, shall be under the direction of the principal or his/her designee. 2. To perform law enforcement functions within the school setting. 3. To identify and prevem, through counseling and referral, delinquent behavior, including substance abuse. 4. To foster a better understanding of the law enforcement function. 5. To develop positive concepts of law enforcement. 6. To develop a better appreciation of citizen rights, obligations, and responsibilities. 7. To provide information about crime prevention. 8. To provide assistance and support for crime victims identified within the school setting, including abused children. 9. To promote positive relations between students and law enforcement officers. 10. To enhance knowledge of the fundamental concepts and structure of law. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. 18. 19. 20. 21. When requested by the principal or his/her designee, the SRO may attend any school- related activity (i.e., faculty, parent meetings, special functions, etc.). The duty must be approved by the SRO's police supervisor, if overtime is required. The SRO shall make himself/herself available for conferences with students, parents, and faculty members in order to assist them with problems. When in a counseling capacity, the SRO will be subject to all confidentiality issues pursuant to Chapter 39, F.S.S. and confidentiality rules and ethics as accepted and defined in state laws and professional standards. The duty must be approved by the SRO's police supervisor, if overtime is required. The SRO shall become familiar with all community agencies which offer assistance to youths and their families, snch as, mental health clinics, drug treatment centers, etc. The SRO shall make referrals to such agencies, when necessary, thereby acting as a resource person to the students, faculty, and staffofthe school. The SRO shall develop expertise in presenting various subjects to the students. The SRO shall assist the principal or his/her designee in developing plans and strategies to prevent and/or minimize dangerous situations which may result from student unrest and emergency situations. Should it become necessary to conduct formal law enforcement investigative interviews with the students, the SRO shall adhere to rules and guidelines set forth in the Florida State Statutes. The SRO shall take law enforcement action as required. As soon as practicable, the SRO shall make the principal or his/her designee aware of such action. At the principal's or his/her designee's request, the SRO shall take appropriate law enforcement action against intruders and unwanted guests who may appear at the school or related school functions. The primary function of the SRO is not a campus Law Enforcement Officer. The SRO shall give assistance to other police and/or deputy sheriffs in matters regarding his school assignment, whenever necessary. The SRO will also act, when necessary, as a liaison between his/her school and other government agencies (i.e., law enfomt, HRS, State's Attorney, etc.). The SRO will submit reports and statistical data, as necessary. The SRO shall not act as a school disciplinarian, as disciplining students is a school responsibility. However, if the principal or his/her designee believes an incident is a violation of the law, the principal or designee shall contact the SRO and the SRO shall then determine whether law enforcement action is appropriate. School Resource Officers are not to be assigned lunchroom duties, security posts, hall monitors, truancy, or other monitoring duties. If there is a problem area, the SRO may assist the school tmtil the problem is solved. The SRO will perform duties outside the school as needed (i.e., court, training, depositions, vacation, etc.). DRAFT 22. The SRO will perform his/her duties in the police department's regular duty uniform. Civilian clothes may be worn with the approval of the SRO's police supervisor. 23. All law infractions will be reported to the SRO by all school personnel. ARTICLE III Rights and Duties of the School Board The School Board shall provide to the full-time SRO the following materials and facilities which are deemed necessary for the performance of his/her duties. A secure and private office located as close to the principal's or designees office as possible. The SRO will be the only one assigned to the office due to the sensitive and confidential information maintained within. The office will be voice secure for purposes of interviews and counseling. The office will contain the following materials and equipment. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. Air conditioning. Personal computer with school record accessibility and modem to Police Department and, if available Sheriff's Office programs needed in performance of the SRO fimction. Desk and chair. 4-drawer legal locking file cabinet. 6-shelf hook shelf. 2 visitor chairs for counseling and interviews. 1 work table. Office supplies as requested. 1 phone line for computer modem. 1 phone line for private phone with answer machine/telephone for school Crime Watch Program with long distance and WATTS line capabilities. 1 large dry erase hoard. secretarial assistance. It is imperative that SRO's he able to communicate with school personnel on their radio frequencies. If the SRO's school is utilizing a frequency band not compatible with the SRO's issued radio, the school will provide the SRO with a radio. ARTICLE IV Financing of the School Resource Office Program The School Board and the Department agree to share in the overall costs associated with the School Resource Officer Program. The School Board agrees to provide for 50% of the overall costs of the SRO Program. The amount funded will be negotiated each year prior to July 1st. Any vehicle or equipment leased, rented, or donated to the Department for usc in the SRO Program shall become an asset of the Department and; therefore, will be subject to the Department's rules, regulations, and policy governing use. C. Once the vehicle or equipment has been designated for use by the SRO, it will be used expressly by the designated SRO or the Department. Employment Status of School Resource Officer School Resource Officer shall remain an employee oftbe City of Sebastian Police Deparment and shall not be an employee of the School Board. The School Board and the Department acknowledge that the School Resource Officer shall remain responsive to the chain of command of the City of Sebastian Police Department. ARTICLE VI Appointment and Training of School Resource Officers Appointment of School Resource Officers will be made solely by the Department in accordance with Department Office policy. School Resource Officers will receive training in the following schools, if available: Attorney General's Basic SRO Program. Additional Attorney General's training to ftflfill SRO Practitioner requirements. ATF's G.R.E.A.T. Instructor's Course. The Indian River County School District should nmke a reasonable effort to sccure state funding for the annual FASRO (Florida Association of School Resource Officer's) Conference. If such funding is not available, the expense incurred will be shared equally by the two entities (lodging, food, registration amd travel). Expenses to the District shall not exceed $500. annually for this conference. ARTICLE VII Dismissal of School Resource Officer; Replacement In the event the principal of the school, to which the SRO is assigned, feels that the particular SRO is not effectively perforating his or her duties and responsibilities, as outlined in F.S.S. 230.2318, the principal shall bring their concerns to the attention of the Department. If the problem(s) can not be otherwise resolved, the SRO may be reassigned and replaced. If the Department so desires, the principal shah meet with the SRO and his/her immediate supervisors to mediate or resolve any problems which may exist. At such meeting, specified members of the staffofthe school may be required to be present. If, within a reasonable amount of time aRer commencement of such mediation, the problem cannot be resolved or mediated, then the SRO shall be removed fi'om the program at the school and a replacement shall be obtained. 3. In the event mediation is not sought by the Department, then the SRO shall be removed from the program at the school and a replacement shall be obtained. The Department may reassign a SRO based upon agency rules and regulations. In the event of the resignation, dismissal, or reassignment ora SRO, or in the case of long-term absences by a SRO, the Department will provide a temporary or permanent relief, as soon as possible. DRAFT A.T,CLE ¥,,, SRO Schedule A. The SRO will be assigned from the beginning of the school year to the end of the school year. B. The SRO will perform his/her duties at his/her assigned campus under normal conditions. Any duty must be approved by the SRO's police supervisor, if overtime is required. ARTICLE IX Hold Harmless Agreement The City of Sebastian agrees to defend, indemnify, and hold the School Board, it's employees, and agents harmless fi'om any claim, demand, suit, loss, cost, expense, or damage which may be asserted, clahned, or recovered against, or from the School Board, its agents or employees by reason of any damage to property or personal injm'y including death sustained by any persons whomsoever, and which damage, injury, or death arises out of, or is incident to, or in any way connected with, the performance of this agreement and the perfornmnce by the SRO in his/her law enforcement duties. ARTICLE X Termination of Agreement This agreement may be terminated by either party upon a sixty (60) day written notice that any other party has failed to substantially perform in accordance with the terms and conditions of this Agreement. This Agreement may be terminated without cause by either party upon a ninety (90) day written notice. Termination of the Agreement may only be accomplished as provided herein. In the event this Agreement is terminated, compensation will be made to the Depmln~nt for all services performed to the date of termination. The School Board shall be entitled to prorated refi~nd for that period of time when SRO services are not provided because of termination of this Agreement. ARTICLE Xi DRAFT Good Faith The School Board, the Department, their agents, and their employees agree to cooperate in good faith in fulfilling the terms of this Agreement. Unforeseen difficulties or questions will be resolved by negotiation between the Superintendent's Office and the Department. ARTICLE XH Modification This document constitutes the full understanding of the parties and no terms, conditions, understandings or agreements purporting to modify or vary the terms of this document shall be binding unless hereafter made in writing and signed by the party to be charged. ARTICLE XIII Non-Assignment This Agreement, and each and every covenant herein, shall not be capable of assignment unless the express written consent of the School Board and the Department is obtained. ARTICLE XIV Merger This Agreemem constitutes a final written expression of all the terms of this Agreement and is a complete and exclusive statement of those terms. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have caused this Agreemem to be signed by their duly authorized officers. Signed, sealed, and delivered THE SCHOOL BOARD OF INDIAN in the presence of: RIVER COUNTY, FLORIDA Superintendem CITY OF SEBASTIAN Terrence Moore City Manager John Danise School of Tennis t64 Southwest Coply Terrace, Sebastian, FL 32958 phone: 561-589-4278 ~: Chris McCarthy, City of Sebastian Parks Supervisor From: John L. Danise Jr, Tennis Director, John Danise School of Tennis Subject: Tennis Programing for Schuman Tennis Complex Good Day, Mr. McCarthy, It is with great pleasure I submit our first proposedprograming for Schuman Tennis Complex. We plan to offer our first clinics on Saturday May 13.2000. I will provide tentative add-om, or canceling of programs at least a month prior to the new, or deleted program. The following will be the first programs offered: Saturday, May 13, Adult Doubles, 9:30 to 1 I:AM, every other Saturday. Monday, May 15, Senior Doubles, 9:00 to 10:30AM, each Monday. Monday, May 15, Adult Beginners, USA, 6:00 to 7:PM, for six weeks. Tuesday, May 16, USA, Adult Beginners, 9:00 to 10:30, for six weeks. Tuesday, May 16, Hot Shot Tennis,[5 to7 yr Olds] 5:30 to 6PM each Tuesday. Tuesday, May 16, Junior Beginners, 6:00 to 7PM each Tuesday. Friday, May 19, Advanced Junior Beginners 5:30 to 6:30 for six weeks. In June we will move our Junior USTA Local Excellence Training Program to Schuman and we will conduct them in the afternoons on; Mondays 4:30 to 5:30, LET white,[pre high school aged] Wednesdays 1:30 to 3:00 LET blue,[high school age] Wednesdays 3:30 to 5:00 LET white Thursdays 3:00 to 4:30 LET blue In July we will most likely moved these programs to morning hours. Naturaly, we will move, or add programs as the publick demands grow. By the tenth day of each month the John Danise School of Tennis will submit a check, [for two percent of all USTA programs and three percent of all other programs,or lessons] along with the proper accounting of all programs and private, or group lessons given at Schuman Tennis Complex. As proud of our recreational players, as we are of our ranked players