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Home My WebLink About03/09/2001HO/~ OF P~A,ICAI~ ISLAND 1225 Main Street [] Sebastian~ Florida 32958 Telephone (561~ 589-5330 [] Fax {561} 589-5570 City Council Information Letter March 9, 2001 Local Option Gas Tax - Public Hearing Please be advised that Indian River County Board of County Commissioners will host a public hearing relative to the Local Option Gas Tax during the regular meeting scheduled Tuesday March 20th, 9:00 a.m. Myself, along with Rich Stringer and Mark Mason will be present to once again communicate the City of Sebastian's position, which is to simply follow annual calculation requirements as specifically outlined in County Code Section 209.04 (b). Quite frankly, I am not certain as to what types of proposals and recommendations are to be presented, if any. However, as referenced in our letter as compiled and delivered February 16th to Assistant County Administrator Joe Baird, the Florida Department of Revenue concurs that respective adjustments can be implemented at this time. Please join us, schedules permitting, as the outcome will serve as a most interesting lesson in intergovernmental relations. Derelict Vessel Removal Program - Status Please find the attached memorandum as compiled and delivered per my direction by General Services Administrator Paul Wagner relative to the status of the Sebastian Derelict Vessel Removal Program. You will recall your recent authorization to commission Adventure Environmental, Inc. to remove thirteen derelict boats from the Indian River Lagoon per the recently awarded grant from the State of Florida. Ten of these vessels are located in a spoil island cove that is not accessible by boat due to shallow water conditions in the lagoon. As such, arrangements are underway to secure a necessary permit from the Department of Environmental Protection for this removal effort, specifically to access the spoil island as well as necessary minor mangrove clearing. This permitting process typically takes approximately one month, resulting in no problems as far as time commitment with the State of Florida to administer the grant (one-year). City Council Information Letter March 9, 2001 Page 2 The remaining three boats are to be removed immediately, as Adventure Environmental were authorized to commence with the project yesterday. The attached amendment to the boat removal agreement specifically outlines aforementioned conditions, as no additional problems and/or inconveniences are anticipated. Community Development Block Grant Procurement Process In the coming weeks, a recommendation will be made to submit a State of Florida Small Cities Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) application to solicit financial assistance to fund numerous improvements in the Louisiana Avenue area of the community. Respective improvements, to total approximately $892,000 (including matching contribution), will include necessary roadway reconstruction, underground stormwater systems, street lighting and sidewalks are eligible for CBDG funding in that this location represents the program's traditional definition of a blighted area. In addition to the City Council's consideration of a resolution for this effort, two designated public hearings and respective advertising will be required. We anticipate scheduling the first session during your March 28th meeting, as additional administrative requirements will also be addressed accordingly. Millennium Clock Tower - Status Please be advised that arrangements are underway to secure bids to erect the City of Sebastian Millennium Clock Tower. I anticipate a recommendation being made to City Council within the next few weeks or so, as I have been in discussions with respective companies. In addition, a once and for all recommended location for the clock (to consider applicable factors such as architecture, visibility, electrical infrastructure, etc.) will be provided in conjunction with the procurement recommendation. As you may likely imagine, a very small number of companies build clock towers for cities, which fortunately facilitates ease of selection. Numerous individuals, namely those who donated money for this effort are anxiously awaiting this improvement. As such, we are seeking a clock with top-notch workmanship and quality. City Council Information Letter March 9, 2001 Page 3 Florida Envirothon Competition I am pleased to report that the Sebastian River High School (SRHS) Environmental Science Academy in partnership with the City of Sebastian was successful in winning a grant from the University of Florida Extension Office Envirothon Competition. A total of $1,200 will be used to finance beautification efforts around City Hall, employing the Florida Certified Yard Program criteria. I do believe that this is a first for SRHS. What I appreciate most about this accomplishment is the fact that the program is consistent with implementing the goal of beautification of public facilities. Kudos to both SRHS environmental educator and coordinator Ms. Lisa Geiger and the Sebastian Tree Advisory Board for a job well done! Enclosure(s): Memorandum from Paul Wagner, Derelict Vessel Removal Program Amendment to Derelict Boat Removal Contract My Documents/infoLetter81 GENERAL SERVICES ADMINISTRATOR 1225 ~VAIN 5TRE£T SEBAST/A~ FLORIDA32958 TELEPHONE(561) 388-8241 FAX(S61) 581 0149 E MAI L = pwagner@cityofsebastian.org MEMORANDUM DATE: TO: FROM: SUBJ: March 8, 2001 ~rence Moore Paul Wagner Derelict Boat Removal Status Report As you know, we have entered into a contract with Iow bidder Adventure Environmental, Inc., Key Largo, Florida to remove 13 vessels identified under a grant agreement with Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission. Contract execution occurred March 7, 200 I, and a Notice to Proceed was issued same day. Ten (I 0) of these vessels are located in a spoil island cove that is not accessible by boat due to shallow water. Adventure Environmental can remove the vessels only by permitted permission from the Department of Environmental Protection to have access of the spoil island, which in part will require minor mangrove clearing. Adventure Environmental is pursuing acquisition of the necessary permit for this action. While waiting on permitting, three (3) vessels that are not located in the spoil island cove can be removed, and Adventure Environmental advises they are mobilized in this area and will start work immediately on these three. AMMIENI)MEi~I' .#1 TO DEIIF-LXC? BOAT REMOVAL CONTRACT This an,~nd~t shall serve ~s a legally biding docun~t to be comiderod part of the signed contract betwe~ the City of $eboztian Florida (owner) and Adventure EnvimmnentaL Inc. (contractor). Adventure Envirommm& Inc. ~ ~bmit such b~l to remove fler~liet vess~l~ for the City of Sebastian dated January 19,2001. Th~ contra~is for tb~ t~movalofl3 vemela of which 10 vessels are loeaUed in a sf~oit island cove that is not accessible hy hoar due to shallow water, Advemure Envirotm0ent~ Ir~. can r~move the vessels only by permit~d petmi~ion from the Depm'Ummt ofEmdronram~ Prote~tion to have acce~ of islamL which in part will require minor man?ore ele~rlng. Adv~ure Envimnmen~ City of Seb~ian Florida due~ agree to ~llow Adventure Environm~al, ~. m ~ t~. Ci~ of ~ ~o~ d~ ~ ~ ~e A~ ~t~ ~r ~ ~ oft~ 3 ves~h ~ Adv~ Bn~o~ I~. ~s ~ at ~e rote ~ w~ ~h ~1 ~ o~ ~ on ~ ~ fo~ ~ J~ 19, 2~1. F~ ~ ~r ~ ve~ ~ ~ ~ ~ on ~ ~m ~ ~,~ for ~v~ ~m F~ p~ ~ ~ Co~n The 10 vesseis that are not accamm~le a~ labeled DV # 00-1B-1432, 1431, 1434, 1450, 1511, t45l, 1452, 1453, 1454, and 1455. The 3 vessels that are acc.~le and can be r~a~ved at ~is time are labekxl DV # O0- lB-1510, 1447, and 1449. CITY OF SEBASTIAN- BID Derelict Boat Remov~ BID PROPOSAL PRICE FORM TI~ umlm~ign~ havi~g become thoroughly familiar with all of fl~ Agreement and Biddia~ Do.merits incorpora~ ~ ~ ~j~t ~ and lhe lccsfica conditions aff~,~g lhe work, hereby proposes ~o perform averything rexptired to be pea'formed ia slxi~t conformity with the mqu~mC~S of these docmnenm, ~nd to provi~ ~nd furnish all ~hc cquipmc~ labor and nmte~als n~sssry to prm, ide th~ c~nshucficn which may be issued. tiffs biff, tt~ Co~ra~ s~rees to enter into ssid a~recme~ w;fl,;e ten (10) ~ c~d~r days not~ by the C~, ~ a~ ~ ~ ~ lenms and conditions of all do~ne~s O~L~ lmeia v~a lhe City of Seb~fi~m for fi~ below sfipulaled prioes which ~all rem~i- finn for sixly (60) days lo,owing bier opting a,~ DESCRIPTION BID AMOUNT $ 1. DERELICT VESSRI, # 1431 2. DERELICT VESSI~, #1447 3. DERELICT VESSEL #1510 4. DERELICT VESSI~2, #1449 5. DERELICT VESSFJ, #1450 6. DERELICT VESSF, I, #1451 7. DERRI,!CT VESSRI, #1452 8. DERELICT VESSEL #1453 9. DERELICT VESSRI, #1454 10. DERELICT VESSEL #1455 11. DERELICT VESSEL #1511 12. DERELICT VESSEL #1432 13. DERF, I,ICT VESSEL #1434 GRAF~D TOTAL= $ $ ¼oo $ %(9o Bid Proposal Page 1 of 2