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City Council Information Letter
August 9, 2002
City of Sebastian Spatial Needs Analysis Report
Enclosed are your personal copies of the City of Sebastian Spatial Needs
Analysis Report as compiled and delivered by REG Architects, Inc. As the
report indicates, the need to expand municipal facilities to efficiently
accommodate both present and future services to the community is not a
question. The issue of course is the City's ability to recommend respective
financial dynamics to fund capital improvements of such magnitude. In the
near future, I anticipate offering said specific recommendations - in which I
will not be inclined to offer proposals that will adversely impact ad valorem
rates. As presented during your July 10th meeting, an opportunity for
respective capital improvement programming will be commensurate with
successful continuation of the Discretionary Sales Tax Program. Mr. Rick
Gonzales, Principal, REG and Associates will appear before you during a
regular meeting in September to provide an opportunity for both you and
attendees to learn more about prospective options, as well as entertain
specific questions and/or concerns accordingly.
Conceptual Drawin,qs - Riverview Park Recreational Piers
Attached are conceptual engineering drawings as compiled and delivered by
staff from Kimley-Horn and Associates relative to the near future
construction of two recreational piers along Indian River Drive at the former
Good Guys, Inc. property. This revised plan was compiled in response to
direction and commentary offered during the June 26th workshop via
presentation from the Brandy Marine Marina Feasibility Study. This plan
incorporates six (6) foot wide structures extending from the shoreline to a
distance of approximately 225 feet. In addition, floating dock components
are being considered, with the north pier to accommodate fishing and other
pedestrian activities and the south pier for temporary mooring of smaller
vessels (based upon market analysis recommendations by Brandy Marine,
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18 boats slips are to be constructed initially on the south pier to service
vessels no more than approximately 26 feet in length). In addition, fish
cleaning stations will be provided at the end of each pier, provisions for
canoe and kayak access, as well as both water and electrical utilities for the
main access piers. Prior to completing final plans to solicit bid proposals, a
Johnson Seagrass survey will have to be performed, as required by various
permitting agencies. If no concerns arise from this process, arrangements
will be made to modify existing permits as necessary to implement this
project. Meanwhile, I will be more than happy to meet with any of you
individually to address any additional questions and/or concerns you may
have regarding this effort.
Sebastian Stormwater Passive Park Project
Earlier this week, a meeting transpired with representatives from the St.
John's River Water Management District (SJRWMD) relative to the status of
the construction of the 166+ acre Sebastian Stormwater Passive Park.
Various regulatory agencies are currently making final arrangements to
issue necessary permits to proceed with the project. As such, SJRWMD
representatives are scheduled to attend your September 25th meeting to
provide what will hopefully be a final presentation about the overall project
scope, immediately prior to initiating construction.
Florida Lea,que of Cities Annual Conference
As most (if not all) of you are scheduled to attend this year's Florida League
of Cities Annual Conference next week, I will not be delivering an
information letter on Friday August 16th. Although I will not participate in the
conference, I may have an opportunity to see some of you during the day
next Friday, as a Florida City/County Management Association Board of
Directors meeting will be held at the Boca Raton Resort and Club beginning
at noon. I hope that you enjoy yourselves, have fun and learn at lot! Most
importantly, please have a safe trip!
Enclosure(s):
Spatial Needs Analysis Report - Personal Copies
Conceptual Drawings, Riverview Recreational Piers - Personal Copies
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