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HomeMy WebLinkAbout08252000 City Council Information Letter August 25, 2000 Page 2 regulations are in place regarding vegetation trimming in canals and like waterways, which abut residential structures. Although it is technically illegal for any private citizen to freely alter public property such as trees and shrubbery, certain "rights" exist regarding clearance for access to waterways and/or even the development/construction of ancillary structures such as docks. As such, an applicable permit process is appropriate, as the City of Sebastian will have an opportunity to establish controls as to how much vegetation is altered along public waterways. Once and if an applicable ordinance is authorized by City Council, an educational program will be implemented to inform residents of respective requirements. Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) Community Awareness Workshop Per a message delivered via last week's information letter, please find the attached flyer (copy) as compiled and delivered by FDOT relative to the community awareness workshop scheduled to take place Thursday August 31st here at City Council Chambers. What is especially nice about the flyer (being that it will be delivered to various businesses impacted by the improvements) is the "facts and figures" synopsis (specifically referencing plans to incorporate on street parking, median modifications, etc.), which addresses all issues desired by concerned residents and property owners. Once again, please join us if your schedule(s) permits. Fourth Quarter Community Newsletter Attached is your advanced copy of the summer quarter Sebastian's Pelican Brief, to be delivered to homes citywide over the weekend. As mentioned during last week's budget workshop, the front page features a synopsis of the Fiscal Year 2001 Proposed Budget, including goals, highlights as well as my personal favorite, a summary of a property tax bill for an average Sebastian property owner, which outlines the very important fact that only 21.6% of said taxes are levied by the City of Sebastian, with the School District of Indian River County, Indian River County Government and various special districts collecting the lion share balance (As a point of clarification, the Indian River County Emergency Medical Services Millage Rate is actually that of the entire Emergency Service District, with Emergency Medical Services budget being substantive component of that for the entire City Council Information Letter August 25, 2000 Page 3 district). As part of the open-participatory government philosophy the Sebastian administration encourages, a budget message to citizenry is being planned annually in fourth quarter newsletters, to best educate the community as to proposed and/or anticipated accomplishments slated for the following fiscal year. Special Event- Earl's Hideaway Please be advised that the City of Sebastian recently authorized a temporary permit for Earl's Hideaway to sponsor and host a Labor Day Weekend barbecue celebration, to take place Sunday September 3rd. Arrangements have been made to include two sanitary facilities and security/crowd control. As such, no logistical problems are anticipated. Enclosure(s): Copy of flyer from FDOT Temporary Permit - Earl's Hideaway Sebastian's Pelican Brief- Volume 1, Number 4 My Documents/InfoLetter56 Florida Department of Transportation Fourth Distr~t Office 3400 West Cornmerciel Blvd. Fort Lauderdate, FL 33309 TO: Florida Department of Transportation Invites you Toa Community Awareness Mee~z~g Thursday, August 31~ from 3 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. City of Sebastf~ - City Com-~cil Chambers 1225 Main'Street, Sebastian, FL To further discuss a highway project on US 1 in Sebastian See/inside City of Sebastian 1225 MAIN STREET D SEBASTIAN, FLORIDA $2958 TELEPHONE (561) 589-5537 ID FAX (561) 589-2566 APPLICATION TEMPORARY USE PERMIT NOTE: ATTACH SITE PLAN TO SHOW LOCATION OF EVENT. AS OWNEt[ OR APPLICANT, I tIEREBY ACKNOWLEDGE THAT I HAVE READ AND AGKEE TO COM~LY WITH THE CONDITIONS OF A TEMPOKAKY USE PE1LM~r AS OUTLINED 1}4 AKTICLE XIA OF THE SEBASTIAN LAND DEVELOPMENT CODE. VglTHIN SEVEN (7) DAYS OF TEMPOKAKY USE PEKMIT EXPIKATION, ALL ITEMS RELATED TO THE EVENT SHALL BE REMOVED FROM THE SITE. Office 'Use Only [ APPLICATION k'b2E $25.00 INSPECTION FOR BOND ILEFUND: I REFUND ISSUED: From: Sent: To: Subject: Randy White Tuesday, August 22, 2000 10:59 AM Jan King Earl's Lounge TemP Use Permit We have reviewed this application and, since there have been no problems with their previous BBQ's which have been about the same as what they say this one will be, see no reason to not approve this one, Randy City of Sebastian 1225 MAIN STREET [3 SEBASTIAN, FLORIDA 32958 TELEPHONE (561)589-5537 D FAX(561)589-2566 MEMORANDUM TO: Terrance Moore City Manager FROM: George Bonacci Building Director DATE: RE: August 21, 2000 Temporary Use Permit Outdoor Barbecue and Band 1405 Indian River Drive In reference to the request for a temporary use permit for an outdoor barbecue and band on August 21, 2000 at 1405 Indian River, I recommend approval subject to/nspection of the tent installation by the Building Department and the Fire Department prior to occupancy. The applicant is providing two port-o-lets, which should be adequate in addition to their existing sanitary facilities. GB :j k Temp00-008 Junior Golf Academy "A Big Hit" By Greg Gardner, Golf Course Director Well, it's Friday afternoon and we've just finished our third and final junior golf clinic of the 2000 Sebastian Junior Golf Academy. More than 80 junior golfers ranging in ages from 6 to 16 made their way to Sebastian Golf Course during our three summer academies, and judging by the smiles, all had a great time. Each of our clinics lasted five continuous days and was designed to give the juniors a complete, albeit short, picture of the world of gol£ Our instructors, (Jason Johns, Ryan Johns, Lisa Reuhman, and Michael Nichols) taught everything from putting, chipping, and full swing, to golf course etiquette and manners during the hour and a half dally sessions. And we even found time to provide some useful information on related subjects such as sun protection (sunblock, hats, fluid intake) that hopefully will help our juniors offthe golf course as well. A mini-tournament and lunch hosted by The Eagle's Nest Restaurant capped off each week's activities. After the lunch, each junior received awards and prizes. One of the prizes each junior received was a shirt with the phrase "WE ARE THE FUTURE". The phrase is extremely pertinent. The juniors we have gladly instructed will be the golfers who will carry on the great game of golf and it's traditions. One day, the juniors will have children who will also attend golf arademies. All in all, my instructors and I couldn't be more proud of the juniors or of the support the community showed us by entrusting their children to us for the week. We were, indeed, thankful for the opportunity to introduce this great game to "our future". HOOK up Information New Service Assessed Customers PAYMENT PLAN 1 · PayAt Time of Application · $130.00 Impact Fee · $130.00 Water Meter Installation · $50.00 Deposit (Returned after 24 months if you have paid all bills for this period of time without a past due notice/you will receive 2 1/2% interest) · Total Due At Time of Application Plan I $148.00 PAYMENT PLAN II · Finance Impact Fee $130.00 for 5 Years (o) 8 1/2% Interest f~xed Rate · $26.67 Per Month, No Prepayment Penalty · PayAt Time of Application · $130.00 Water Meter installation · $50.00 Deposit (same rules apply for refund as above) · $24.05 Recording Fee For Lien · Total Due At Time of ApplicaQon Plan II $204.05 For More Information, please contact Indian River County Utilities at: 1140 26th Street · Veto Beach, FL (561) 770-5300 or 11604 U.S. #1 · Sebastian, FL (561) 589-6070 POSTAl, PATRON PRSRT STD ECRWSS U.S. POSTAGE PAID VERO BEACH, FL PERMIT NO. 218 Vol. I No. 4 O~qcia! City of Sebastian Quarterly Newsletter Summer 2000 Fiscal Year 2001 Proposed Budget Messaqe to Sebastian Citizenry: primary rationale for employing this methodology was for the City to become less dependent on property taxes, as well as encourage a more fair and equitable system of generating revenue. This year's budget recommends a slight reduction in the property tax rate, as revenue estimates are consistent with projections outlined during the course of the current fiscal year. The following chart illustrates the positive dynamics of the aforementioned proposal: On August 16th, the Fiscal Year 2001 Proposed Budget was submitted to City Council for review and consideration. Last yem; the City Council authorized removal of the $2.50 Utility Tax Cap, which had hampered progressive public finance initiatives in the City of Sebastian since 1959. As a result, the community experienced a tremendous reduction in the millage (property tax) rate, from 6.5 to 5.0 for all prope~y owners in the City of Sebastian for municipal operations. A FY 2000 Millage Current Category Millage City Operating 5.0000 Total Millage 5.0000 We caution taxpayers that municipal services in Sebastian, Florida are your traditional police, public works, recreation, streets and grounds maintenance, as they represent only 21.6% of your tax bdi. Schools, county se~Mces (including lire rescue and other emergency services), and FY 2000 FY 2001 Rolled Recommended Percent Back Rate Millage Change 5.0053 5.0000 (.11) 5.0053 5.0000 (.11) special taxing districts make up the balance of the lion's share of your tax bill, as their respective boards set the millage rate independent of the City The following chart represents a distribution of a total tax bill for an average Sebastian property owner: FY 2001 Proposed Percentage of Millage Rate Total Tax Bill 4.10140 17.8% 2.49130 10.8% .21650 .9% TaxingAuthority IndlanRiver County: General Fund Emergency Medical Se~ices Land Bonds 29.5% 37.6% .6% 3.2% TOTAL TO INDIAN RIVERCOUNTY: 6.80920 School Districtoflndian River County: Gener~Fund 8.67700 1991 Bonds .14000 1993 Bonds .74000 41.4% 2.0% .2% 1.2% 3.5% .6% TOTAL TO SCHOOL DISTRICT: 9.55700 St. John's River Water Management District .47200 Florida Inland Navigation District .04100 Mosquito Control District .27868 Indian River Hospital District .79584 Sebastian Inlet .15000 1.73752 7.5% 5.0000 21.6% 23.10372 100.00% accomplishments are anticipated, as the Sebastian Management Team looks forward to implementing respective projects and programs accordingly. TOTAL SPECIAL DISTRICTS: CITY OF SEBASTIAN: TOTAL PROPERTY TAX BILL: The recommended reduction in general operating millage does not mean a reduction in the delivery of quality services and programs for our residents. In fact, numerous Budget Highlights The Sebastian City Coundl and Management to go? 3) What are our priorities? 4) How will Team have worked hard during the course of we achieve our vision? and 5) What are our the last yeas to address: 1) Where is the city strengths and weaknesses? As our community today? 2) In what direction do we want our city is in a growth mode, exciting times are imminent. AS such, the Fiscal Year 2001 Proposed Budget involves the city in projects and programs that will assist in expanding economic base, enriching cultural life and, as thc City Council recently adopted the newly revised Sebastian Land Development Code, initiatives that will foster sound growth management planning. This budget therefore maintains focus and course that has been established by the City Council. The goals of Sebastian are as follows: Goals 1) An efficient, user-friendly government; 2) Commitment to the future - proactive planning for growth management, technological advances and sound economic development policies; 3) Proastively address issues that will positively impact quality of life; 4) Promote environmental conservation; 5) Implement city-wide infrastructure improvement initiatives. _ Highlights With these goals in mind, the highlights of the Fiscal Year 2001 Proposed Budget are as follows: · Capital outlay funding for maintenance and repair of city facilities; · Increase capital outlay tbr aging municipal fleet; · ConUmuation of Street Resurfacing Program; · Review and implement conceptual master plans with City Council for 1) United States Highway One (US 1) Commercial District, 2) Indian River Drive, and 3) County Road 512 Corridor& · Continue suecoseful grantsmanship program; · Begin imprb~emente to former Good Guys, Inc. property along Indian River DF~ve; · Continue eXPanding city-wide park improvement program; to include Schumann Park tennis courts, Hardee Park restrooms, lighting and trail enhancement; · Commissio~onomic study to ascertain feasibility of annexing enclave/unincorporated areas of Indian River County; · Compile architectural and engineering scope of services for City Hall Restoration program - in partnership with the State of Florida Bureau of Historic Preservation; · Begin beautification efforts at government~ center - linkage of Sebastian Police Statio~t and City Hall via physical improvements; (Continued on Page ~) 1 City Engineer Ralph Brescia! Mr. Brescia served as Cocoa Beach's City Engineer for the last thi-ee years. Mr. Brescia's professional experience includes county engineer positions with both Indian River and Brevard governments, as well as various private consulting positions. A native of upstate New York, Mr. Brescia holds a Master of Science (~ / ~ m · Degroe in Civil Engineering from Pennsylvania State University Outstanding Performance! We Recognize... Employee of First Quarter Employee of Second Quarter Phillip Patnode Marjorie Poole Engineering Construction Inspector Safety & Benefits Coordinator Phillip Patnode was ~ Marjarie Poole  hired by thc City of joined the City of Sebastian in February,~ Sebastian as an 1989 as a Maintenance Account Clerk II in the Worker I, promoted to Maintenance Worker II Finance Department in in March, 1990. In May, 1989. In 1993 October, 1992 Phillip Marjorie was involved Patnode was promoted in accounts receivable to Maintenance Worker and customer service II and has worked as a for the Utilities Construction Inspector in the City's Department while still a part of the Finance Engineering Department since October; 1997. Department. In June, 1996 Marge was Con~]ratulations ! A Job Well Done! promoted to Account Clerk III, during which time she handled Workers' Compensation, Congratulations to Salty Malo, CMC, claims and employee benefits, a position she Deputy City Clerk, City of Sebastian, who has qualified for First Level Membership in the held until transferring to the Human International Institute of Municipal Clerks Resources Department in January, 2000 as Master Municipal Clerk Academy. Benefits/Safety Coordinator. Welcome Orth Aero Services, Inc., and Greens+® The City is pleased to announce that during GREENS + ® Orange Peel Enterprises, the Month of May, 2000 the Sebastian City Inc., is a Veto Beach company that formulates Council approved Lease Agreements with Orth manufactures and distributes nutritional Aero Services, Inc., and Green's+®. food products worldwide, and is building a Orth Aero Services, Inc., plans to build an manuthcturing facility in Sebastian on city- aircraft hangar on leased property located at owned Sebastian Municipal airport property. the Sebastian Municipal Airport in Sebastian. The flagship product, GREENS+ ® is a This hangar will be used for the base of synergistic blend of 29 enzymatically-alive, operations for the aerial application business nutrient-rich foods, that deliver optimum as well as for a fixed based operation to provide energy and superior well-being to every cell alrcraf~ related services for both field based of the body. Chris Daniels, Director of and transient aircraft. These se~Mces include Research, Development and Quality Control maintenance of aircraft as well as fuel sales and Todd Westover, National Sales & and hangar space rental. Orth Aero Services, Marketing Director just returned from Las Inc., also plans to add T-hangar buildings in Vegas, NV where the National Nutritional the future and to offer these spaces for rent. Foods Association, (NNFA) Convention was The FBO portion of Orth Aero Services Inc., held. will be open from 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. There Upon their return, they brought back have been several inquiries by the public as exciting news! GREENS+ ® won 1st place at to the availability of the hangar spaces as well the 7th Annual 2000 NNFA People's Choice as the services to be offered by Orth Aero Award. GREENS+® previously won this Services, Inc. Orth Aero Services, Inc., will award in 1996. Orange Peel Enterprises, !nc., furnish and maintain the hangar with all of is very proud to again be honored with this the necessary fixtures including waiting prestigious national award. GREENS+~ is lounge; pilot lounge, weather and flight the most award-winning nutritional product planning area, aircraft parts inventory, and in the history of North America, having now aircraft maintenance tools and equipment for won (9) national and international awards, both the aerial application business and the in its short 10 year history. FBO as well. STREET LIGHTING REQUESTS In accordance with Florida Power and Light, the City of Sehastian initiates street lighting nstallations and modifications Ail street lighting requests are to be made in writing and ! q,ul~mitted to the City of Sebastian, 1225 Main Street, Sebastian, FL, Attention: City Manager's q]ffice. For additional information, please ~ail 388-8203 Highlights (Continued from Page 1) · Continue Sebastian Municipal Airport Master Plan compilation; · Continue capitalimprovements at Sebastian Muuicipai Airport - in partnership with the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) Aviation Section and ultimately with the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA); · Begin Sebastian Municipal Golf Course Renovation Program; · Work closely with FDOT on US i road resurfacing program; · Conclude improvements at Barber Street Sports Complex - including construction of a skate park facility, replacements at the Creative Playground and additional lighting; · Continue working with Indian River County Department of Utihties to implement Water Expansion Program; · Initiate Scrub-Jay Habitat Conservation Plan/Park - in conjunction with the United States Fish and Wildlife Services and Indian River County Government; · Initiate Sebastian Stonnwater Management Plan - via partnership with the St. John's River Water Management District; · Begin capital improvements along Barber Street, between US i and Schumann Drive - to incorporate intersection upgrades, road resurfacing and bridge capacity enhancements; · Continue improvements at Riverview Park - to incorporate replacement of playground equipment, via partnership from community fundraising efforts; In summary, the overall Fiscal Year 2001 Proposed Budget is sound and delivers services our residents have come to expect. Again, total local millage is very slightly decreased, with no increase in operating millage and General Fund expenditures in real dollars. Total appropriation for all funds is proposed to be $16,126,381. However, the General Fund (funds levied via property tax bill) will actually experience a $810,442 or 4.37% reduction from the current fiscal year amended budget of $7,098,494 to the recommended amount of $6,788,052. Additional revenues are anticipated to finance various capital improvements, which are to be funded by various sources (state and federal grants, interlocal agreements with Indian River County, etc.). In essence, the Fiscal Year 2001 Proposed Budget outlines and supports the City's good financial position; further expands city-wide beautification; continues attention to preserving and enhancing our community's small town atmosphere; encourages conservation initiatives; and is supportive of expanding private/public partnerships and economic development. To learn more about the Sebastian Fiscal Year 2001 Proposed Budget, feel free to visit the City Manager's Office in City Hall, as more information can be provided relative to comparative trends and analysis as well as departmental functions. City Bride Paving Program The city wide paving program includes many streets that require the installation of waterline pipes which are placed under and across the road at certain locations for eventual County water service. As a result of this waterline installation and subsequent road patching over these pipes, an uneven roadway surface generally is formed. It is for this purpose that a "Leveling" course of roadway pavement is applied. Once the entire roadway is "Leveled" the finish layer of pavement is applied. Due to constant roadway repair maintenance, the following roadways will receive a leveling course prior to waterline installation. Chaloupe Terrace (between Glentry & Crowberry) Coply Terrace (between Crowberry & Glentry) Dewitt Lane (between Benedict[ne & Rolling Hill Drive) Eastlake Lane (between Caravan & Concha) Fordham Street (between Ellingsen & Main) Genessee Avenue (between Starboard & Laconia) Glentry Lane (between Concha & Rolling Hill Drive) Granduer Avenue (betwven Iaconia& New Pavement) Haverford Lane (between Roiling Hill & Benedictine) Kirk Avenue (between Whitmore & Laconia) Lansdowne Drive (between Barber & Laconia) Greenbriar Avenue (between Bevan & Roulette) Rosebush Ten-ace (between Barber & Laconia) Danmsk Lane (between Rolling Hill & Bayharbor) Majestic Avenue (between Laconia & Roulette) Stonecrop Street (between Gladiola & Majestic) New Development Pro~ects Within Our Community A Growth Management Department Report The Planning and Zoning Commission has been busy lately reviewing many new commercial projects, several of which are located along the County Road 512 (Fellsmere Road) corridor. Acorn Mini-Storage has submitted plans for a Phase II expansion at its present location. Plans include the addition of four (4) new mini-stocage units. Further west along CR- 512, to the corner of Delaware Avenue, Sebastian Gym and Fitness is finalizing plans for a new health club facilit~ Owners Glen and Tony Rohm are excited about moving their current location adjacent to Kash & Karry to their new location along County Road 512. After receiving land use and zoning change approval, Ameritrand, Inc. has submitted plans to develop a 10.23 acre parcal jast east of Kash & Karry/Chesser's Gap PUD ~nto a commerdal park. Multiple buildings containing off~ce space and mini-storage units are planned. Also within Chesser's Gap, the Sebastian Charter Junior High Schoal is underway with construction scheduled for completion just in time for the new school year. Just East of Giuseppe's Pizza a five-bay self-service car wash facility is in the review stages. Additionally, Indian River County and the City of Sebastian are sharing a grant to construct a canoe launch/picnic facility West of town by Fischer Lake Island Subdivision on the Sebastian River. Information on any of the new projects can be reviewed at the Growth Management Department, 1225 Main Street, Sebastian, 589-5537, from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Open House Hosted On Tuesday, July 25th the City's 75th Anniversary Committee in conjunction with the Millennium Community De~gnatJon hosted a very successful Open House at Sebastian City Hall Complex. All residents were invited to visit the center of City government to learn more about municipal operations. Residents had the opportunity to tour City Hall, the Police Department and visit our recent "Model Plan~fing" displa:~ Various departments displayed a variety of equipment and vehicles, while they provided an explanation and overview of respective functions. Light refreshments were served. Police Accreditation; What By Randy White, Chief of Police Across our state and nation, hundreds of pelice departments, including Sebastian's, are becoming accredited. Just what is "accreditation" and why should we seek it? Accreditation is a process whereby a law enforcement agency, its operations, policies and procedures are reviewed, from top to bottom, by especially trained professionals from outside of the department. What they find is compared with protbasional industry accepted standards of quality and performance and those that are found deficient are then brought into compliance with the required standards. Who accredits police agencies? There are two forms of accreditation available to Florida police agencies, one by a national organization and one by a state accrediting organization. National accreditation is done by the Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies, Inc. (CALEA), which is based in Fairfax, VA. Because the process through CALEA is so expensive, the State of Florida, like several other more progressive states, in 1995, established its own accrediting organization, the Commission for Florida Law Enforcement Accreditation (CFA). The overall result of the accreditation process is a better police department. More specifically it means: · To the conununity: Increased ability of its police to prevent and control crime. It enhances community understanding of the police department, its role in the community as well as its goals and objectives. Citizen confidence in the policies and practices of the agency is increased. Accreditation, in conjunction with the philosophy of community policing, commits the agency to a broad range of programs, such as crime prevention, that directly benefits the public. Accreditation creates a forum in which police and citizens work together to control and prevent crime. This partnership will help citizens to understand the challenges that confront law enforcement. Law Enforcement will, in turn, receive clear direction fi'om the community about its expectations. Thus a common set of goals and objectives will be arrived at and implemented. · To the officers and employees: Accreditation requires that agency policies and procedures are in written form and are Is It And Why Do We Do It? available to all agency personnel at all times. Accreditation assures employees that every aspect of the agency's personnel system is in accord with professional standards and that the system is both fair and equitable. The agenw is compelled to operate within specific guidelines. It is accountable to the Commission. The agency must stay in comphance with the' standards set forth by the Commission in order to retain its accreditation. The morale of the agency is enhanced by increasing the employees' confidence in tbe effectiveness and efficiency of their ovm agency. Operations become more streamlined and consistent. Accreditation policies address officer safety issues and provide for adequate training and equipment of officers. Accreditation is a coveted award that symbolizes professionalism, excellence and competence. Employees will take pride in their agency, knowing that ff represents the very best in law enforcement. To the Chief: Accreditation increases cooperation and coordination with other law enforcement agencies and other branches of the criminal justice system. The accreditation process requires an in-depth review of every aspect of the agency's organization, management, operations and administration to include: Establishment of goals and objectives with provisions for periodic updating. Accreditation standards provide norms against which agency performance can be measured and monitored over time. Accreditation provides the agency with a continuous flow of Commission distributed information about exemplary policies, procedures and projects. Accreditation provides objective measures to justify decisions related to budget requests and personnel policies. Accreditation serves as a yardstick to measure the effectiveness afthe agency's programs and services. Accreditation streamlines operation, providing more consistency and more effective deployment of agency manpower. During the coming year, management and employees of the Sebastian Pohce Department will be working long and hard to accomplish and implcment the requirements of the accreditation process. The end result for us all will be a better police department to better serve the citizens and guests of our city.