04-02-2018City Council
City of Edgewater
Meeting Agenda
104 N. Riverside Drive
Edgewater, FL 32132
Michael Ignasiak, Mayor
Christine Power, District 1
Amy Vogt, District 2
Dan Blazi, District 3
Gary T. Conroy, District 4
Council Chambers6:30 PMMonday, April 2, 2018
IMMEDIATELY FOLLOWING THE CRA MEETING
We respectfully request that all electronic devices are set for no audible notification.
1. CALL TO ORDER, ROLL CALL, PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE, INVOCATION
2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
a.Minutes of the February 26, 2018 Special Meeting to Consider Nuisance Code Abatement
Non-Ad Valorem
02-26-18 - Special MeetingAttachments:
3. PRESENTATIONS/PROCLAMATIONS/PLAQUES/CERTIFICATES/DONATIONS
a.Presentation by Charles Puckett, Circuit 7 Community Development Administrator for Volusia,
Flagler, St. John's and Putnam Counties; Karin Flositz from Community Partnership for Children and
Sarah Sheppard of Healthy Start on behalf of Child Abuse Prevention Month and Proclamation for
Child Abuse Prevention Month
Prevent Child Abuse - April 2018Attachments:
b.Proclamation for Water Conservation Month
Water Conservation Month - April 2018Attachments:
c.Presentation of Awards for Chili Cook Off winners
d.Presentation by Mark Galvin from FirstSouthwest, a division of Hilltop Securities on the Impact of
Tax Reform and Outstanding Debt Profile
e.Presentation by James Halleran from James Moore Certified Public Accountants and Consultants on
the Comprehensive Annual Financial Report for Fiscal Year Ended September 30, 2017
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f.Presentation - Recreation and Cultural Services Board - New Beautification Award Program
Beautification NominationAttachments:
g.County Councilwoman Deb Denys requested to address Council on Bike Florida with a short video
3.a. Proclamations Presented Outside Chambers
4. CITIZEN COMMENTS
This is the time for the public to come forward with any comments they may have.
Citizen comments relating to any agenda matter may be made at the time the matter is
before Council. Please state your name and address, and please limit your comments to
three (3) minutes or less.
5. APPROVAL OR CHANGES/MODIFICATIONS TO THE AGENDA
6. CITY COUNCIL REPORTS
7. CONSENT AGENDA
All matters listed under the consent agenda are considered to be routine by the City
Council and will be acted upon by one motion. There will be no separate discussion of
these items unless discussion is desired by a member of the Council, in which case the
Mayor will remove that item from the consent agenda and such item will be considered
separately.
a.Authorization for Public Resource Management Group, Inc. to perform a Solid Waste Enterprise
Fund Review
000-Brenda-Edgewater Proposal Mar 29 2018Attachments:
b.Auditing & Related Services Continuing Services Agreement - James Moore & Co. Addendum No.
2dden
Auditing Services Addendum 2Attachments:
c.Agreement with the Property Appraiser for the Utilization of the Uniform Method of Collection of
Non-Ad Valorem Assessments
2018-02-01 Final Property Appraiser InterlocalAttachments:
d.Agreement with Volusia County for the Utilization of the Uniform Method of Collection of Non-Ad
Valorem Assessments
NonAdValoremAssessments-COUNTYAttachments:
e.Fellowship of Christian Athletes Requesting Waiver of Ballfield Rental Fees
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f.Approval for contract for Chemicals - Water - Wastewater Treatment Plants - ITB 18-ES-005
ITB 18-ES-005 - Chenicals - Water and Wastewater Treatment Plants - Bid opening documents
Brenntag Mid-South Contract
Carmeuse Lime and Stone contract
ChemTrade contract
Allied Universal Corporation Contract
Attachments:
g.2018 Elections Polling Place Agreement for Precinct 901/910
doc00818120180322095107Attachments:
8. PUBLIC HEARINGS, ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS
a.2nd Reading - Ordinance No. 2018-O-05: Randall & Alison Coslow requesting annexation of
1.16± acres of land located at 1833 North Pinedale Road.
2018-O-05
Location Map
Aerial
Attachments:
b.2nd Reading - Ordinance No. 2018-O-06: Randall & Alison Coslow requesting an amendment to
the Future Land Use Map to include 1.16± acres of land located at 1833 North Pinedale Road as
Low Density Transition.
2018-O-06
Location Map
Aerial
Future Land Use Map
Attachments:
c.2nd Reading - Ordinance No. 2018-O-07: Randall & Alison Coslow requesting an amendment to
the Official Zoning Map to include 1.16± acres of land located at 1833 North Pinedale Road as RT
(Rural Transitional).
2018-O-07
Location Map
Aerial
Zonng Map
Attachments:
d.Resolution 2018-R-05 - Water Bill Excessive Use Policy
2018-R-05 Water Bill Excessive Use Policy 4-2-18Attachments:
9. BOARD APPOINTMENTS
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a.Recreation and Cultural Services Board - Councilman Conroy's appointment due to the expired
term of Laura Konters, who is seeking reappointment.
2018 01 09 Laura Reappointment Request
Roberta Muradian Application
Gina Golub Application
Attachments:
10. OTHER BUSINESS
a.Mark Karet, Zev Cohen & Associates, requesting the removal of two (2) historic trees on property
located at 412 West Park Avenue and 418 West Park Avenue.
Request
Conceptual Plan
Arbor Report
Attachments:
11. OFFICER REPORTS
a.City Clerk
b.City Attorney
c.City Manager
12. CITIZEN COMMENTS
13. ADJOURN
Pursuant to Chapter 286, F.S., if an individual decides to appeal any decision made with respect to any
matter considered at a meeting or hearing, that individual will need a record of the proceedings and
will need to ensure that a verbatim record of the proceedings is made. The City does not prepare or
provide such record.
In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, persons needing assistance to participate in any
of these proceedings should contact City Clerk/Paralegal Robin L. Matusick , 104 N. Riverside Drive,
Edgewater, Florida, telephone number 386-424-2400 x 1102, 5 days prior to the meeting date. If you
are hearing or voice impaired, contact the relay operator at 1-800-955-8771.
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SUBJECT:
Minutes of the February 26, 2018 Special Meeting to Consider Nuisance Code Abatement Non-Ad Valorem
DEPARTMENT:
City Clerk/Paralegal
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Motion to approve the minutes of the February 26,2018 Special Meeting to Consider Nuisance Code
Abatement Non-Ad Valorem
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Meeting Minutes
City Council - Special Meeting
6:30 PM Council Chambers Monday, February 26, 2018
Consider Nuisance Code Abatement Non-Ad Valorem
1. CALL TO ORDER, ROLL CALL
Mayor Mike Ignasiak, Councilwoman Christine Power, Councilman Dan Blazi, Councilman
Gary Conroy, and Councilwoman Amy Vogt
Present: 5 -
City Clerk/Paralegal Robin Matusick, and City Manager Tracey Barlow Also Present: 2 -
2. CITIZEN COMMENTS
None at this time.
3. PUBLIC HEARINGS, ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS
2018-R-03 a. Resolution 2018-R-03 - A Resolution Authorizing and Electing to Utilize the
Uniform Method of Collecting Non-Ad Valorem Assessments for the collection of
Code Enforcement costs incurred by the City for the abatement or remedy of code
violations or the removal of nuisance structures which are not reimbursed by the
property owner
City Manager Barlow read Resolution No. 2018-R-03 into the record.
City Manager Barlow made a staff presentation.
Volusia County Property Appraiser, Larry Bartlett gave a presentation.
Mayor Ignasiak opened and closed the public hearing.
A motion was made by Councilwoman Power, se cond by Councilwoman Vogt, to adopt
Resolution No. 2018-R-03 - A Resolution Authorizing and Electing to Utilize the Uniform
Method of Collecting Non-Ad Valorem Assessments for the collection of Code Enforcement
costs incurred by the City for the abatement or remedy of code violations or the removal of
nuisance structures which are not reimbursed by the property owner. The MOTION was
APPROVED by the following vote:
Yes: Mayor Ignasiak, Councilwoman Power and Councilwoman Vogt 3 -
No: Councilman Blazi and Councilman Conroy 2 -
4. CITIZEN COMMENTS
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Frank Morris, 3132 Queen Palm Dr: Discussed being disappointed with the way the city has been
spending money recently.
Don Garner, 2703 Tamarind Dr: Discussed being disappointed with the council’s choice to pass
resolution 2018-R-03.
Glenn Powers, 2628 Yule Tree Dr: Discussed being grateful that the council passed resolution 2018 -R-03.
5. ADJOURN
There being no further business to discuss, Mayor Ignasiak adjourned the meeting at 7:32 p.m.
Minutes submitted by:
Kelsey Arcieri, Records Clerk
ATTEST: APPROVED:
Robin Matusick, City Clerk/Paralegal Mike Ignasiak, Mayor
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SUBJECT:
Presentation by Charles Puckett,Circuit 7 Community Development Administrator for Volusia,Flagler,St.
John's and Putnam Counties;Karin Flositz from Community Partnership for Children and Sarah Sheppard of
Healthy Start on behalf of Child Abuse Prevention Month and Proclamation for Child Abuse Prevention Month
DEPARTMENT:
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Proclamation
Office of the Mayor
WHEREAS, Florida’s future prosperity depends on nurturing the healthy development of children
living, growing and learning within our many diverse communities; and
WHEREAS, research shows that safe and nurturing relationships and stimulating and stable
environments improve brain development and child wellbeing, while neglectful or abusive experiences and
unstable or stressful environments increase the odds of poor childhood outcomes; and
WHEREAS, abuse and neglect of children can cause severe costly and lifelong problems affecting all
of society, including physical and mental health problems, school failure and criminal behavior; and
WHEREAS, research also shows that parents and caregivers who have social networks and know
how to seek help in times of trouble are more resilient and better able to provide safe environments and
nurturing experiences for their children; and
WHEREAS, individuals, businesses, schools and faith-based and community organizations must
make children a top priority and take action to support the physical, social, emotional and educational
development and competency of all children; and
WHEREAS, the month of April is focused on Prevent Child Abuse Awareness in collaboration with
the Florida Department of Children and Families all will be engaging communities throughout Florida in a
coordinated effort to prevent child abuse and neglect by promoting awareness of healthy child development,
positive parenting practices and types of concrete support families need within their communities.
NOW, THEREFORE, I, Michael Ignasiak, by virtue of the authority vested in me as Mayor of the
City of Edgewater, Florida do hereby proclaim the month of April 2018 as
CHILD ABUSE PREVENTION MONTH
and urge all residents to engage in activities whose purpose is to strengthen families and communities to
provide the optimal environment for healthy child development.
In Witness Whereof I have hereunto set my hand and caused the Great Seal of
the City of Edgewater to be affixed
Presented at the Council Chambers,
Edgewater, County of Volusia, STATE OF
FLORIDA this 2nd day of April, 2018.
(Official Seal)
ATTEST:
_______________________________ ____________________________________
Robin L. Matusick Michael Ignasiak
City Clerk/Paralegal Mayor
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SUBJECT:
Proclamation for Water Conservation Month
DEPARTMENT:
City Clerk/Legal
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Proclamation
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WHEREAS, water is a basic and essential need of every living creature; and
WHEREAS, The State of Florida, St. Johns Water Management District, Florida Section
of the American Water Works Association, and The City of Edgewater are working together to
promote the efficient use of water and advocating sound water conservation and to increase
awareness about the importance of water conservation; and
WHEREAS, the City of Edgewater and the State of Florida has designated April,
typically a dry month when water demands are most acute, Florida’s Water Conservation Month,
to educate citizens about how they can help save Florida’s precious water resources; and
WHEREAS, the City of Edgewater has always encouraged and supported water
conservation, through various educational programs and special events; and
WHEREAS, every business, industry, school and citizen can make a differenc e when it
comes to conserving water; and
WHEREAS, every business, industry, school and citizen can help by saving water and
thus promote a healthy economy and community; and
WHEREAS, be it resolved that by virtue of the authority vested in me as Mayor of the
City of Edgewater, do hereby proclaim the month of April 2018 as
NOW, THEREFORE, I, Michael Ignasiak, by virtue of the authority vested in me as
Mayor of the City of Edgewater, Florida do hereby recognize April, 2018 as
WATER CONSERVATION MONTH
In Witness Whereof I have hereunto set my hand and caused the
Great Seal of the City of Edgewater to be affixed
Presented at the Council Chambers,
Edgewater, County of Volusia, STATE OF
FLORIDA this 2nd day of April, 2018.
(Official Seal)
ATTEST:
_______________________________ ____________________________________
Robin L. Matusick Michael Ignasiak
City Clerk/Paralegal Mayor
City of Edgewater
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SUBJECT:
Presentation of Awards for Chili Cook Off winners
DEPARTMENT:
Parks & Recreation
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SUBJECT:
Presentation by Mark Galvin from FirstSouthwest,a division of Hilltop Securities on the Impact of Tax Reform
and Outstanding Debt Profile
DEPARTMENT:
Finance
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SUBJECT:
Presentation by James Halleran from James Moore Certified Public Accountants and Consultants on the
Comprehensive Annual Financial Report for Fiscal Year Ended September 30, 2017
DEPARTMENT:
Finance
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SUBJECT:
Presentation - Recreation and Cultural Services Board - New Beautification Award Program
DEPARTMENT:
Parks & Recreation
SUMMARY:
The Recreation and Cultural Services Board has recognized the history of Edgewater and would like to bring
back the Beautification Award Program that the former Beautification Committee held many years ago.
This new program encourages property owners to beautify their properties and selects one residential and one
commercial property twice per year (March and September).The Board has just finalized the program and
nomination form for property owners to nominate their own properties or another property.
The Board is currently gearing up to unveil this program to the community.Staff is currently working to clean
and update the award signs.
BUDGETED ITEM:☐ Yes ☐ No ☒ Not Applicable
BUDGET AMENDMENT REQUIRED:☐ Yes ☐ No ☒ Not Applicable
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
None at this time.
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DO YOU KNOW A PROPERTY WITH LOTS OF CURB APPEAL? THE CITY OF EDGEWATER WANTS TO HEAR ABOUT IT!
Edgewater's Community Beautification Award program recognizes community members and businesses
who make Edgewater an even nicer place to live by creating and maintaining beautiful landscaping with
harmonious design, layout, proportion, balance, color and eco-friendliness as well as projects that show
civic pride by beautifying buildings with improvements such as attractive additions, decks, paint schemes,
shutters and planter boxes.
WHO CAN ENTER
The Community Beautification Award is open to all Edgewater home and business owners. Properties
entered for competition must be in Edgewater and comply with the City's Code of Ordinances. Home or
business owners may apply on their own behalf or nominate another property they consider beautiful.
Nominations made on behalf of another must be formally accepted by the nominee. By self -nominating
or by accepting a nomination, you grant the City of Edgewater the right to publically use your name,
address and photographs of your property.
HOW TO ENTER
Nomination forms can be obtained and returned to: City of Edgewater, Parks & Recreation Department,
1108 S. Ridgewood Avenue, Edgewater, FL 32132. Entries may also be obtained at the City's website and
submitted via e-mail to parks@cityofedgewater.org.
JUDGING
The Community Beautification Award program is administered by Edgewater's Recreation & Cultural
Services Board. Following review of Applications each Spring and Fall, the Board will evaluate properties
and determine winner eligibility.
DEADLINES
In the Spring and the Fall each year, a residential and a commercial property will be recognized for
beautifying and improving their properties. Applications must be received by the City by March 15th for
the Spring award and by September 15th for the Fall award.
WINNING PROPERTIES
Beautification Award winners will be announced by March 30th for the Spring award and by September
30th for the Fall award. Award winners will be honored at the April and October City Council Meetings
and a Beautification Award sign will be placed on winning properties.
QUESTIONS
Inquiries regarding the Community Beautification Award can be directed to the City of Edgewater's Parks
& Recreation Department at (386) 424-2400 ext. 7205 or Parks@cityofedgewater.org.
COMMUNITY BEAUTIFICATION AWARD
2018
SUBMIT COMPLETED APPLICATION TO:
CITY OF EDGEWATER - Parks & Recreation Department
1108 S. Ridgewood Ave, Edgewater, FL 32132
or e-mail to Parks@cityofedgewater.org
Phone: (386) 424-2400 ext. 7205
EDGEWATER BEAUTIFICATION AWARD NOMINATION FORM
AWARD CATEGORY __________ Residential Improvement __________ Business Improvement
(CHECK ONE)
NAME OF NOMINEE ______________________________________________________________________
Address of Nominee ______________________________________________________________________
City _______________________________________________ State ________ Zip _________________
Phone ____________________________________ E-mail ______________________________________
NOMINATED BY _________________________________________________________________________
(COMPLETE THIS SECTION IF YOU ARE NOMINATING SOMEONE OTHER THAN YOURSELF)
Address ________________________________________________________________________________
City _______________________________________________ State ________ Zip _________________
Phone ____________________________________ E-mail ______________________________________
NOTES
Below, please share any additional information regarding beautification of nominee's property Use
additional sheets if needed. Photos are welcome but not required.
_______________________________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________________________
Signature of Nominee __________________________________________ Date ____________________
(SIGN HERE IF YOU ARE THE NOMINEE)
Signature of Applicant __________________________________________ Date ____________________
(SIGN HERE IF YOU ARE NOMINATING SOMEONE OTHER THAN YOURSELF)
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County Councilwoman Deb Denys requested to address Council on Bike Florida with a short video
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SUBJECT:
Authorization for Public Resource Management Group, Inc. to perform a Solid Waste Enterprise Fund Review
DEPARTMENT: Environmental Services
SUMMARY:
This item was brought before City Council at the June 5,2017,Council meeting.At that time,Council
Consensus was to bring the item back at a later date.
As part of the biennial rate study review,it was requested to evaluate the Refuse Operation for potential
efficiencies in order to look at options for mitigating future rate increase and potentially reducing service costs
while maintaining an equivalent level of service.The City’s current rate consultant,PRMG has subcontracted
with Timothy F.Hunt Jr.&Associates to perform this study.Timothy Hunt is a Solid Waste Management
Consultant who specializes in this type of work.In addition to reviewing the entire solid waste operations and
budget,Mr.Hunt will evaluate future annexation areas and the options for collecting solid waste at the
County’s level of service of 1-1-1,look at options for the planned replacement of the City’s transfer station and
develop a final report
The cost to do this study in June,2017,was $24,530 plus mileage and expenses.Three trips to Edgewater are
anticipated at a cost of approximately $650 for mileage and tolls.These expenses will be charged at actual
costs.After speaking with Mr.Hunt,he has stated his hourly rate has increased since then and there will be an
increase to do this study.It is anticipated that the cost should not exceed $28,000 including mileage and
expenses.
BUDGETED ITEM:☐ Yes ☒ No ☐ Not Applicable
BUDGET AMENDMENT REQUIRED:☒ Yes ☐ No ☐ Not Applicable
447-5555-580.31-10 $28,000
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Motion to contract with PRMG to perform a Solid Waste Fund Review at a cost not to exceed $28,000,
authorize the City Manager to execute the documents and authorize the budget amendment.
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Public Resources Management Group, Inc.
Utility, Rate, Financial and Management Consultants
341 NORTH MAITLAND AVENUE - SUITE 300 - MAITLAND, FL 32751
TELEPHONE (407) 628-2600 - FAX (407) 628-2610 EMAIL prmg@prmginc.com
March 29, 2018
Ms. Bridgette King
Interim Finance Director
City of Edgewater
104 North Riverside Drive
Edgewater, Florida 32132
Subject: Request for Additional Services – Solid Waste Operations Review
Dear Ms. King:
As you requested, we have prepared a scope of service and contract budget to perform an
operational review of the City’s Solid Waste System. These services will be provided as
additional services under our Utility Revenue Sufficiency Study contract dated March 14, 2018.
The operational review services will be provided by our sub-consultant, Mr. Timothy Hunt, Jr.
The issues to be addressed and the deliverables to be provided are included in the attached scope
of services prepared by Mr. Hunt.
Accordingly, Public Resources Management Group, Inc. (PRMG) is requesting an increase of
$28,000 in the project authorization based on Mr. Hunt’s fee proposal, which would increase the
contract amount from $26,300 to $54,300.
Please let me know if you have any questions or concerns.
Very truly yours, ACCEPTED BY:
Public Resources Management Group, Inc. City of Edgewater, Florida
Henry L. Thomas Name
Senior Vice President
Title Date
Timothy F. Hunt Jr. & Associates
Solid Waste Management Consulting
1401 Clydesdale Avenue Phone (561) 798-6378
Wellington, Florida 33414 E-mail tim-hunt@juno.com
March 27, 2018
Mr. Henry Thomas
PRMG, INC
341 North Maitland Avenue
Suite 300
Maitland, FL 32751
Subject: Proposal for the City of Edgewater
Dear Henry,
Here is my proposal for the City of Edgewater Solid Waste Enterprise Fund Review.
Solid Waste Enterprise Fund Review
Review the municipal solid waste collection and transfer operating system for potential
efficiencies that would mitigate rate increases and possible rate reductions while
maintaining an equivalent level of services for the community.
Review the conditions under which the City could provide potential annexation areas
their current level of waste collection services at or very near their current rate.
Project Priorities:
1 (a) Develop options for collecting solid waste in potential annexation areas at current
1·1·1 automated services and rate levels.
(b) Develop options for the city transfer station that is currently planned for replacement at
a $3.5 million capital cost.
2 Review the collection system and budget specifically to develop options for mitigating
future rate increases and potentially reducing service costs while maintaining an
equivalent level of service.
3 Prepare a final report integrating the options identified in each review priority.
Schedule:
1 Deliver a draft report on priorities 1a and 1b no later than June 15, 2018, earlier if
possible.
2 Deliver a draft report on priority 2 by July 1, 2018
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SUBJECT:
Auditing & Related Services Continuing Services Agreement - James Moore & Co. Addendum No. 2dden
DEPARTMENT:
Finance
SUMMARY:
In 2014,the City broadcast a Request for Proposals (RFP 14-FIN-012)for Auditing and Related Services.On
May 5,2014 Council awarded the contract for Auditing and Related Services James Moore &Co.The contract
had an initial term of agreement for a three (3)year period with an option to renew for two (2)additional terms
of one (1) year each.
Addendum No. 1, which extended the contract until May 5, 2018, was approved by Council on March 6, 2017.
Execution of the attached Addendum No.2 will extend the term of contract(s)for the final one (1)year with all
other terms of the initial agreements remaining the same.
BUDGETED ITEM:☒ Yes ☐ No ☐ Not Applicable
BUDGET AMENDMENT REQUIRED:☐ Yes ☒ No ☐ Not Applicable
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Motion to approve Addendum No. 2 to the Continuing Services Agreement for Auditing and Related Services
with James Moore & Co. and authorize the City Manager to execute the document.
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SUBJECT:
Agreement with the Property Appraiser for the Utilization of the Uniform Method of Collection of Non-Ad
Valorem Assessments
DEPARTMENT:
City Manager
SUMMARY:
On February 26,2018 the City Council approved Resolution 2018-R-03 to all Code Enforcement Non-Ad
Valorem Assessments to be placed on the annual tax bills.
Since the County’s revenue division of the County’s finance department serves as the tax collector for Volusia
County and Florida Statutes,and the Florida Administrative Code require the Local Government to enter into
an agreement with the Property Appraiser to provide for the reimbursement of the necessary administrative
costs incurred in the utilization of the Uniform Method and requires an agreement between the Local
Government and the Property Appraiser for the merger of the non-ad valorem assessment roll or rolls with the
ad valorem roll to produce one collection roll.
The Florida Administrative Code also requires the Local Government to enter into a separate agreement with
the Property Appraiser for each non-ad valorem assessment roll.
This Agreement is intended to meet the requirements of both Florida Statutes,and Florida Administrative Code,
as such pertain to the Local Government’s use of the Uniform Method and the Property Appraiser’s
administrative duties.
BUDGETED ITEM:☐ Yes ☐ No ☒ Not Applicable
BUDGET AMENDMENT REQUIRED:☐ Yes ☐ No ☒ Not Applicable
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Motion to Agreement with the Property Appraiser for the Utilization of the Uniform Method of Collection of
Non-Ad Valorem Assessments
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AGREEMENT WITH THE VOLUSIA COUNTY
PROPERTY APPRAISER
FOR THE UTILIZATION OF THE UNIFORM METHOD OF
COLLECTION OF NON-AD VALOREM ASSESSMENTS
This Agreement with the Volusia County Property Appraiser for the Utilization of
the Uniform Method of Collection of Non-Ad Valorem Assessments (“Agreement”) is
made and entered into by and between THE CITY OF EDGEWATER (“Local
Government”), a local government as such term is defined in § 197.3632, Florida
Statutes, and the County of Volusia, Florida, by and through the Volusia County
Property Appraiser (“Property Appraiser”).
WHEREAS, the Local Government wants to levy, collect, and enforce its non-ad
valorem assessments utilizing the uniform method for the levy, collection, and
enforcement of its non-ad valorem assessments, as provided for in §§ 197.3632 and
197.3635, Florida Statutes (“Uniform Method”); and
WHEREAS, pursuant to § 197.3632(2), Florida Statutes, and Rule 12D-
18.004(2), Florida Administrative Code, the Local Government must enter into an
agreement with the Property Appraiser to provide for the reimbursement of the
necessary administrative costs incurred in the utilization of the Uniform Method; and
WHEREAS, Rule 12D-18.004(1), Florida Administrative Code, further requires an
agreement between the Local Government and the Property Appraiser governing data
assembly and the exchange of information between the Local Government and the
Property Appraiser; and
WHEREAS, Rule 12D-18.004(1)(c), Florida Administrative Code, requires the
Local Government to enter into an agreement with the Property Appraiser for each non-
ad valorem assessment roll, and each such agreement must comply with the
requirements of Rule 12D-18.004; and
WHEREAS, the Local Government wants to enter into an agreement with the
Property Appraiser for the preparation of the Local Government’s non-ad valorem
assessment roll in a compatible electronic medium tied to the property identification
number, as permitted by Rule 12D-18.004(1)(a), Florida Administrative Code; and
WHERAS, pursuant to § 197.3632(5)(a), Florida Statutes, the Local Government
further opts to designate the Property Appraiser as the Local Government’s agent for
the limited purpose of certifying and submitting the non-ad valorem assessment roll to
the county revenue division; and
WHEREAS, this Agreement is intended to meet the requirements of both §
197.3632, Florida Statutes, and Rule 12D-18.004, Florida Administrative Code, as such
pertain to the Local Government’s use of the Uniform Method and the Property
Appraiser’s administrative duties pursuant thereto.
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NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the agreements, promises, and
covenants set forth herein and other good and valuable consideration, the parties agree
as follows:
I. General.
1. Application. This Agreement shall apply to the use of the Uniform
Method for the non-ad valorem assessment identified in the Local Government’s duly
adopted resolution attached hereto and incorporated herein as Exhibit A
(“Assessment”).
2. Term. The term of this Agreement shall commence upon execution by
both parties. For the purposes of this Agreement, a tax year shall mean and refer to a
calendar year. This Agreement shall remain in effect for subsequent years’
assessments and shall terminate (i) automatically once the Assessment is paid in its
entirety such that no Assessment amounts need to be assessed or collected in a
subsequent year, or (ii) as otherwise provided herein or established by law. Pursuant to
§ 197.3632(6), Florida Statutes, the Local Government may discontinue use of the
Uniform Method and terminate this Agreement upon written notice to the County,
Property Appraiser, and Florida Department of Revenue befo re January 10 of each tax
year. Such notice, upon the receipt thereof by the other party, shall terminate this
Agreement. If notice is submitted after January 10 of the current tax year, then the
Agreement shall continue to remain in effect for the current tax year; however, the
Agreement shall be terminated with respect to the next tax year [e.g., if notice were sent
December 1, 2017 (in tax year 2017), termination would be effective for the 2018 tax
year; if notice were sent on January 5, 2018 (in tax year 2018), termination would be
effective for the 2018 tax year; but, if notice were sent on January 11, 2018 (in tax year
2018), termination would not be effective until the 2019 tax year].
II. Duties of the Property Appraiser.
1. Information. Pursuant to § 197.3632(3)(b), Florida Statutes, and annually
by June 1st of each year, the Property Appraiser shall provide the Local Government by
list or compatible electronic medium with the legal description of the propert ies within
the Assessment district together with the property identification numbers and names
and addresses of the owners of all such properties. The Property Appraiser shall
further provide any other information reasonably needed by the Local Government to
create, recompute, reconfigure, revise, correct, or otherwise formulate the non -ad
valorem assessment rolls as may be agreed to by the Property Appraiser.
2. Preparation and Submittal of the Non-Ad Valorem Assessment Roll.
Pursuant to Rule 12D-18.004(1)(a), Florida Administrative Code, the Local Government
hereby names the Property Appraiser as its designee for the limited purposes of (i)
preparing the Local Government’s non-ad valorem assessment roll for the Assessment
in a compatible electronic medium tied to the property identification number and (ii)
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certifying and submitting, in the name of the city, the non-ad valorem assessment roll to
the county revenue division (a part of the department which has assumed the functions
and duties of the tax collector pursuant to § 601.1(1)(a) of the Volusia County Charter)
by September 15th of each tax year pursuant to § 197.3632(5)(a), Florida Statutes. The
Property Appraiser agrees to serve as the Local Government’s designee for such
limited purposes and shall provide such services on behalf of the Local Government
during the term of this Agreement unless otherwise agreed by the parties in writing.
Regardless of the foregoing, the Property Appraiser’s preparation of the non-ad valorem
assessment roll hereunder shall be preconditioned on the Local Government’s
cooperation with the Property Appraiser in preparing the ad valorem assessment roll
and the Local Government’s timely submittal to the Property Appraiser of the Local
Government’s certified non-ad valorem assessment rate per assessment unit by
September 15th of each tax year. Notwithstanding the Property Appraiser’s preparation,
submittal, or certification of the non-ad valorem assessment roll contemplated herein,
the Local Government remains solely responsible for ensuring that such certified roll
contains no errors or omissions as stated in § 197.3632(5)(a), Florida Statutes , and the
Property Appraiser assumes no liability or responsibility for any such errors and
omissions.
3. Software / Data Storage. The Property Appraiser maintains software,
which the Property Appraiser will use to edit and store any information provided to the
Property Appraiser for use in fulfilling the Property Appraiser’s obligations pursuant to
this Agreement and his/her general administration of the Uniform Method pursuant to
Chapter 197, Florida Statutes, and Rule 12D-18.004, Florida Administrative Code. The
Property Appraiser will store and maintain the Local Government’s data and related
programs in the same manner as he/she maintains and safeguards other Volusia
County tax data.
4. Cooperation. In addition to the foregoing, the Property Appraiser will
make reasonable efforts to assist and accommodate the Local Government’s creation of
a non-ad valorem assessment roll, cooperate with the Local Government and the
Volusia County Finance Department and Revenue Division to implement the Uniform
Method pursuant to and consistent with Chapter 197, Florida Statutes, including §§
197.3632 and 197.3635 thereof, and make available the Property Appraiser’s
methodology and data used to calculate the per unit cost described in Article IV of this
Agreement.
III. Duties of the Local Government.
1. Non-Ad Valorem Assessment. The Local Government warrants that the
Assessment(s) to which this Agreement applies is valid, lawfully imposed, and duly
levied by the Local Government on the properties subject thereto. The Local
Government further agrees to post the non-ad valorem assessment(s) for each parcel
on the non-ad valorem assessment roll in a manner such that the assessment roll is
free of errors and omissions.
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2. Reimbursement. Each year, the Local Government shall pay to the
Property Appraiser the necessary administrative costs of collection incurred by the
Property Appraiser in the administration of the Assessment(s) pursuant to Article IV
(titled “Payment of Administrative Costs”) of this Agreement.
3. TRIM Notice. The Local Government shall cooperate with the County in
the preparation and delivery of the Truth in Millage Notice as provided for in § 200.069,
Florida Statutes, and agrees to timely notify the Property Appraiser of the Local
Government’s proposed non ad valorem assessment rate per unit and the taxpayer
contact information that will be displayed on such notice. Notice of the proposed or
adopted non-ad valorem assessment must be included in such notice as set forth in §
200.069(10), Florida Statutes.
4. Certification of the Non-Ad Valorem Assessment Rate. By September
15th of each tax year, the Local Government shall submit to the Property Appraiser the
certified non-ad valorem assessment rate per unit to the Property Appraiser. The
Property Appraiser shall not be liable for any delays or failure to prepare, certify, or
submit the Local Government’s non-ad valorem assessment roll or to otherwise
implement the Uniform Method with regard to the Assessment if the Local Government
(i) fails to timely submit such certified non-ad valorem assessment rate (ii) provides an
incorrect rate, or (iii) provides a rate in a corrupted format or a format that cannot be
accessed or read by the Property Appraiser.
5. Changes, Modifications, and Corrections. The Local Government shall
designate and authorize a person or entity other than the Property Appraiser who will
receive and process any request for changes, modifications, or corrections to the non -
ad valorem assessment roll and, if necessary, file with the Property Appraiser an
appropriate certificate of correction.
6. Additional Information. If the Local Government determines that the
information supplied by the Property Appraiser pursuant to Article II, § 1. Information of
this Agreement is insufficient for the Local Government’s purposes, the Local
Government shall obtain further information from other sources.
7. Coordination. The Local Government shall cooperate with the Property
Appraiser to implement the Uniform Method pursuant to and consistent with applicable
state law and any relevant regulations duly promulgated by the Florida Department of
Revenue.
IV. Payment of Administrative Costs.
1. Per Unit Charge. The Property Appraiser’s charge to the Local
Government for the units assessed pursuant to the Assessment for the 2018 tax year
and for each year thereafter, unless otherwise adjusted, shall be seventy-seven cents
(77¢) per assessment unit, which per unit charge constitutes the actual cost of collecting
the non-ad valorem assessment to the Property Appraiser’s office as described in §
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197.3632(2), Florida Statutes, and Rule 12D-18.004(2), Florida Administrative Code.
Because such per unit charge is the actual cost to the Property Appraiser of
administering the Assessment pursuant to the Uniform Method , such charge shall be
subject to unilateral adjustment by the Property Appraiser on an annual basis to account
for fluctuations in such cost.
2. Adjustments. If the Property Appraiser, after review of his/her operations
and relevant data, determines the charge should be either increased or decreased,
he/she shall send written notice to the Local Government of the adjustment. If notice is
sent prior to January 10th of the current tax year, the adjustment shall be effective within
the current tax year. Otherwise, such notice shall be effective in the next tax year.
3. Challenges. If the Local Government believes the adjusted charge does
not reflect the actual cost of the administrative services provided by the Property
Appraiser pursuant to this Agreement or otherwise violates § 197.3632(2), Florida
Statutes, the Local Government may, within 10 (ten) days of its receipt of such notice,
send a notice to the Property Appraiser objecting to the adjustment, which notice shall
include a concise summary of the reason(s) as to why the Local Government is
objecting and a request for a meeting with the Property Appraiser to reconsider the
adjustment. Failure to request such meeting shall be deemed a waiver of the Local
Government’s right to challenge the adjustment. If requested, the meeting shall be
scheduled within twenty (20) days of the receipt of such request. The Property
Appraiser shall render a final decision regarding the adjusted charge within ten (10)
days following such meeting or such other time as may be agreed upon by the Local
Government and the Property Appraiser. Such final decision shall be binding as to both
parties and constitute final agency action.
4. Payment. The Local Government agrees that the payment due pursuant
to this Agreement may be withheld by the Volusia County Finance Department from the
revenue collected from the Assessment and transferred to the Property Appraiser. If
such withhold does not occur or insufficient Assessment revenue is collected to
reimburse the Property Appraiser pursuant to this Agreement, the Property Appraiser
may invoice the Local Government for payment of any deficiency pursuant to the
applicable provisions of Part VII of Chapter 218, Florida Statutes.
V. Miscellaneous.
1. Indemnification. The Local Government agrees to indemnify, defend,
and hold harmless Volusia County and its Property Appraiser from and against any
claims, sanctions, costs, or damages imposed against or incurred by Volusia County or
its Property Appraiser, including, but not limited to, attorney’s fees or costs, which
claims, sanctions, costs, or damages arise from (i) any act or omission committed by
the Local Government in adopting, administering, levying, or enforcing the Assessment,
(ii) any defect in the Assessment itself, (iii) any challenge regarding the validity or
legality of the Assessment, or (iv) any defect in the certified non-ad valorem assessment
roll submitted to Volusia County pursuant to § 197.3632(5)(a), Florida Statutes .
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2. Entire Agreement. This Agreement embodies the whole understanding
of the parties. There are no promises, terms, conditions, or obligations other than those
contained herein, and this Agreement shall supersede all previous communications,
representations, or agreements, either verbal or writte n, between the parties hereto.
3. Amendment. Unless otherwise expressly provided herein, any alteration,
variation, modification, extension, renewal, or waiver of the provisions of this Agreement
shall be valid only when reduced to writing, duly autho rized and signed by all parties.
4. Notices. All notices or other communications hereunder shall be in
writing and shall be deemed duly given if delivered in person or sent certified or
registered mail, return receipt requested, first class, postage p repaid, and addressed as
follows:
IF TO LOCAL GOVERNMENT: WITH COPY TO:
CITY MANAGER CITY CLERK
Tracey T. Barlow Robin L. Matusick
City Manager City Clerk/Paralegal
PO Box 100 PO Box 100
Edgewater, FL 32132 Edgewater, FL 32132
IF TO COUNTY: WITH COPY TO:
Volusia County Property Appraiser Volusia County Attorney
123 West Indiana Avenue 123 West Indiana Avenue
Room 102 DeLand, FL 32720
DeLand, FL 32720
5. Construction – Governing Law. This Agreement is intended to
complement the statutes and regulations pertaining to the Uniform Method and shall be
construed together with the applicable provisions of the Florida Statutes and any duly
promulgated Department of Revenue rules pertaining to the Uniform Method, including,
but not limited to § 197.3632, Florida Statutes, and Rule 12D-18.004, Florida
Administrative Code, or any successor statutes or rules, as such may be amended or
supplemented from time to time. Any duly adopted statutes or regulations pertaining to
the Uniform Method and the administration thereof shall (i) govern those items not
specifically covered herein and (ii) are hereby incorporated by reference. If any terms
or conditions of this Agreement conflict with duly enacted statutes or adopted
regulations pertaining to the Uniform Method, such statutes or regulations shall govern
to the extent any such conflict exists.
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6. Sovereign Immunity. Regardless of anything set forth in this section or
any other part of this Agreement to the contrary, each party expressly retains all rights,
benefits, and immunities of the doctrine of sovereign immunity in accordance with §
768.28, Florida Statutes, and nothing in this Agreement shall be deemed as a waiver of
the doctrine of sovereign immunity or any of the limits of liability of either party beyond
any statutory limited waiver of immunity o r those limits of liability which may have been
or may be adopted by the Florida Legislature. Nothing in this Agreement shall be read
or otherwise interpreted to require or otherwise allow the indemnification of one party for
the negligent acts of the other in contravention of § 768.28, Florida Statutes, nor shall
anything in this Agreement inure to the benefit of any third party for the purpose of
allowing any claim against either party, which would otherwise be barred under the
doctrine of sovereign immunity or by operation of law.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have executed this Agreement with the
Volusia County Property Appraiser for the Utilization of the Uniform Method of
Collection of Non-Ad Valorem Assessments on the day and year written below.
ATTEST: CITY OF EDGEWATER
__________________________ By: _____________________________
Robin L. Matusick Michael Ignasiak
City Clerk/Paralegal Mayor
ATTEST: PROPERTY APPRAISER
COUNTY OF VOLUSIA, FLORIDA
__________________________ By: _____________________________
Larry Bartlett
Property Appraiser
Volusia County, Florida
City of Edgewater
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COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM
SUBJECT:
Agreement with Volusia County for the Utilization of the Uniform Method of Collection of Non-Ad Valorem
Assessments
DEPARTMENT:
City Manager
SUMMARY:
On February 26,2018 the City Council approved Resolution 2018-R-03 to all Code Enforcement Non-Ad
Valorem Assessments to be placed on the annual tax bills.
Since the County’s revenue division of the County’s finance department serves as the tax collector for Volusia
County and Florida Statutes,and the Florida Administrative Code require the Local Government to enter into
an agreement with the tax collector to provide for the reimbursement of the necessary administrative costs
incurred in the utilization of the Uniform Method and requires an agreement between the Local Government
and the County for the merger of the non-ad valorem assessment roll or rolls with the ad valorem roll to
produce one collection roll.
The Florida Administrative Code also requires the Local Government to enter into a separate agreement with
the County for each non-ad valorem assessment roll.
This Agreement is intended to meet the requirements of both Florida Statutes,and Florida Administrative Code,
as such pertain to the Local Government’s use of the Uniform Method and the County’s administrative duties.
BUDGETED ITEM:☐ Yes ☐ No ☒ Not Applicable
BUDGET AMENDMENT REQUIRED:☐ Yes ☐ No ☒ Not Applicable
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
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AGREEMENT WITH VOLUSIA COUNTY
FOR THE UTILIZATION OF THE UNIFORM METHOD OF COLLECTION
OF NON-AD VALOREM ASSESSMENTS
This Agreement with Volusia County for the Utilization of the Uniform Method of
Collection of Non-Ad Valorem Assessments (“Agreement”) is made and entered into by
and between CITY OF EDGEWATER, (“Local Government”) a Local Government as
such term is defined in § 197.3632, Florida Statutes, and the County of Volusia,
Florida (“County”).
WHEREAS, the Local Government wants to levy, collect, and enforce its non-ad
valorem assessments utilizing the uniform method for the levy, collection, and
enforcement of its non-ad valorem assessments, as provided for in §§ 197.3632 and
197.3635, Florida Statutes (“Uniform Method”); and
WHEREAS, the County’s revenue division of the County’s finance department
serves as the tax collector for Volusia County pursuant to § 601.1(1)(a) of the Volusia
County Charter, which has abolished the constitutional office of the tax collector and
transferred such authority to such department; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to § 197.3632(2), Florida Statutes, and Rule 12D-
18.004(2), Florida Administrative Code, the Local Government must enter into an
agreement with the tax collector (i.e., the County) to provide for the reimbursement of
the necessary administrative costs incurred in the utilization of the Uniform Method; and
WHEREAS, Rule 12D-18.004(1)(b), Florida Administrative Code, further requires
an agreement between the Local Government and the County for the merger of the
non-ad valorem assessment roll or rolls with the ad valorem roll to produce one
collection roll; and
WHEREAS, Rule 12D-18.004(1)(c), Florida Administrative Code, requires the
Local Government to enter into a separate agreement with the County for each non-ad
valorem assessment roll, and each such agreement must comply with the requirements
of Rule 12D-18.004; and
WHEREAS, this Agreement is intended to meet the requirements of both §
197.3632, Florida Statutes, and Rule 12D-18.004, Florida Administrative Code, as such
pertain to the Local Government’s use of the Uniform Method and the County’s
administrative duties pursuant thereto.
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the agreements, promises, and
covenants set forth herein and other good and valuable consideration, the parties agree
as follows:
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I. General.
1. Application. This Agreement shall apply to the use of the Uniform
Method for the non-ad valorem assessment(s) identified in the Local Government’s duly
adopted resolution(s) attached hereto and incorporated herein as Exhibit A
(“Assessment”).
2. Term. The term of this Agreement shall commence upon execution by
both parties. For the purposes of this Agreement, a tax year shall mean and refer to a
calendar year. This Agreement shall remain in effect for subsequent years’
assessments and shall terminate (i) automatically once the Assessment is paid in its
entirety such that no Assessment amounts need to be assessed or collected in a
subsequent year or (ii) as otherwise provided herein or established by law. Pursuant to
§ 197.3632(6), Florida Statutes, the Local Government may discontinue use of the
Uniform Method and terminate this Agreement upon written notice to the County, the
County’s property appraiser, and Florida Department of Revenue before January 10 of
each tax year. Such notice, upon the receipt thereof by the other party, shall terminate
this Agreement. If notice is submitted after January 10 of the current tax year, then the
Agreement shall continue to remain in effect for the current tax year; however, the
Agreement shall be terminated with respect to the next tax year [e.g., if notice were sent
December 1, 2017 (in tax year 2017), termination would be effective for the 2018 tax
year; if notice were sent on January 5, 2018 (in tax year 2018), termination would be
effective for the 2018 tax year; but, if notice were sent on January 11, 2018 (in tax year
2018), termination would not be effective until the 2019 tax year].
II. Duties of the County (as Tax Collector).
1. Merger of Assessment Rolls. Pursuant to § 197.3632(7), Florida
Statutes, and Rule 12D-004(1)(b), Florida Administrative Code, the County shall work
with the Local Government to include the Local Government’s non-ad valorem
assessment roll in the County’s combined notice for ad valorem taxes and non-ad
valorem assessments as provided in § 197.3635, Florida Statutes. Separate notices of
non-ad valorem assessments shall not be mailed unless otherwise warranted as a
solution to the most exigent factual circumstances. In deciding whether a separate
mailing is necessary, the County shall consider all costs to the Local Government and
taxpayers of such separate mailing and the adverse effects of delayed and multiple
notices to taxpayers. If, for whatever reason, the Local Government’s non-ad valorem
assessment roll cannot be merged with the County’s ad valorem tax roll in the County’s
combined notice for taxes and assessments, the Local Government shall bear all costs
associated with the provision of separate notice. Such costs are not factored into the
per unit assessment rate identified in Article IV of this Agreement, and, if the County
incurs any such costs on the Local Government’s behalf, the County shall separately
invoice the Local Government for reimbursement thereof.
2. Software / Data Storage. The County maintains software, which it will
use to edit and store the non-ad valorem assessment roll received from the Local
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Government. The County will maintain the Local Government’s non-ad valorem
assessment roll and related programs in the same manner as other Volusia County tax
data.
3. Cooperation. In addition to the foregoing, the County will make
reasonable efforts to assist and accommodate the Local Government’s collection of
non-ad valorem assessments, cooperate with the Local Government and the Volusia
County Finance Department and Revenue Division to implement the Uniform Method
pursuant to and consistent with Chapter 197, Florida Statutes, including §§ 197.3632
and 197.3635 thereof, and make available the County’s methodology and data used to
calculate the per unit cost described in Article IV of this Agreement.
III. Duties of the Local Government.
1. Non-Ad Valorem Assessment. The Local Government warrants that the
Assessment(s) to which this Agreement applies is valid, lawfully imposed, and duly
levied by the Local Government on the properties subject thereto. The Local
Government further agrees to post the non-ad valorem assessment(s) for each parcel
on the non-ad valorem assessment roll in a manner such that the assessment roll is
free of errors and omissions.
2. Reimbursement. Each year, the Local Government shall pay to the
County the necessary administrative costs of collection incurred by the County in the
administration of the Assessment(s) pursuant to Article IV (titled “Payment of
Administrative Costs”) of this Agreement.
3. Assessment Rate. By September 15th of each tax year, the Local
Government shall, whether by and through its chair of its local governing board or other
designee or agent, certify its non-ad valorem assessment roll on compatible electronic
medium, to the County’s revenue division. The County shall not be liable for any delays
or failure to implement the Uniform Method with regard to the Assessment(s) if the Local
Government fails to timely submit its assessment roll or otherwise submits an
incompatible or incomplete assessment roll.
4. Changes, Modifications, and Corrections. The Local Government shall
designate and authorize a person or entity other than the County’s revenue division who
will receive and process any request for changes, modifications, or corrections to the
non-ad valorem assessment roll and, if necessary, file with the County an appropriate
certificate of correction.
5. Coordination. The Local Government shall cooperate with the County to
implement the Uniform Method pursuant to and consistent with applicable state law and
any relevant regulations duly promulgated by the Florida Department of Revenue.
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IV. Payment of Administrative Costs.
1. Per Unit Charge. The County’s charge to the Local Government for the
units assessed pursuant to the Assessment for the tax year and for
each year thereafter shall be fifty-five cents (55¢) per assessment unit, which per unit
charge constitutes the actual cost of collecting the non-ad valorem assessment to the
County’s revenue division as described in § 197.3632(2), Florida Statutes, and Rule
12D-18.004(2), Florida Administrative Code. Because such per unit charge is the actual
cost to the County’s revenue division of administering the Assessment pursuant to the
Uniform Method, such charge shall be subject to unilateral adjustment by the County on
an annual basis to account for fluctuations in such cost.
2. Adjustments. If the County, after review of its operations and other
relevant data, determines the charge should be either increased or decreased, it shall
send written notice to the Local Government of the adjustment. If notice is sent prior to
January 10th of the current tax year, the adjusted charge shall be effective within the
current tax year. Otherwise, such notice shall be effective in the next tax year.
3. Challenges. If the Local Government believes the adjusted charge does
not reflect the actual cost of the administrative services provided by the County’s
revenue division pursuant to this Agreement or otherwise violates § 197.3632(8)(c),
Florida Statutes, the Local Government may, within 10 (ten) days of its receipt of such
notice, send a notice to the County’s revenue division objecting to the adjustment, which
notice shall include a concise summary of the reason(s) as to why the Local
Government objects and a request for a meeting with the County’s chief financial officer
to reconsider the adjustment. Failure to request such meeting shall be deemed a
waiver of the Local Government’s right to challenge the adjustment. If requested, the
meeting shall be scheduled within twenty (20) days of the receipt of such request. The
County’s chief financial officer shall render a final decision regarding the adjusted
charge within ten (10) days following such meeting or such other time as may be agreed
upon by the Local Government and the County. Such final decision shall be binding as
to both parties and constitute final agency action.
4. Payment. The Local Government agrees that the payment due pursuant
to this Agreement may be withheld by the County from the revenue collected from the
Assessment, regardless of whether payment has actually been collected on each parcel
subject to the assessment. If such withhold does not occur or insufficient Assessment
revenue is collected to reimburse, the County may invoice the Local Government for
payment of any deficiency pursuant to the applicable provisions of Part VII of Chapter
218, Florida Statutes.
V. Miscellaneous.
1. Indemnification. The Local Government agrees to indemnify, defend,
and hold harmless the County from and against any claims, sanctions, costs, or
damages imposed against or incurred by the County, including, but not limited to,
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attorney’s fees or costs, which claims, sanctions, costs, or damages arise from (i) any
act or omission committed by the Local Government in adopting, administering, levying,
or enforcing the Assessment, (ii) any defect in the Assessment itself, (iii) any challenge
regarding the validity or legality of the Assessment, or (iv) any defect in the certified
non-ad valorem assessment roll submitted to the County pursuant to § 197.3632(5)(a),
Florida Statutes.
2. Entire Agreement. This Agreement embodies the whole understanding
of the parties. There are no promises, terms, conditions, or obligations other than those
contained herein, and this Agreement shall supersede all previous communications,
representations, or agreements, either verbal or written, between the parties hereto.
3. Amendment. Unless otherwise expressly provided herein, any alteration,
variation, modification, extension, renewal, or waiver of the provisions of this Agreement
shall be valid only when reduced to writing, duly authorized and signed by all parties.
4. Notices. All notices or other communications hereunder shall be in
writing and shall be deemed duly given if delivered in person or sent certified or
registered mail, return receipt requested, first class, postage prepaid, and addressed as
follows:
IF TO LOCAL GOVERNMENT: WITH COPY TO:
CITY MANAGER CITY CLERK/PARALEGAL
Tracey T. Barlow Robin L. Matusick
City Manager City Clerk/Paralegal
PO Box 100 PO Box 100
Edgewater, FL 32132 Edgewater, FL 32132
IF TO COUNTY: WITH COPY TO:
Volusia County Revenue Division Volusia County Attorney
123 West Indiana Avenue 123 West Indiana Avenue
Room 103 DeLand, FL 32720
DeLand, FL 32720
5. Construction – Governing Law. This Agreement is intended to
complement the statutes and regulations pertaining to the Uniform Method and shall be
construed together with the applicable provisions of Section 197.3632, Florida Statutes,
and Rule 12D-18.004, Florida Administrative Code, or any successor statutes or rules,
as such may be amended or supplemented from time to time. Any duly adopted
statutes or regulations pertaining to the Uniform Method and administration thereof shall
(i) govern those items not specifically covered herein and (ii) are hereby incorporated by
reference. If any terms or conditions of this Agreement conflict with duly enacted
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statutes or adopted regulations pertaining to the Uniform Method, such statutes or
regulations shall govern to the extent any such conflict exists.
6. Sovereign Immunity. Regardless of anything set forth in this section or
any other part of this Agreement to the contrary, each party expressly retains all rights,
benefits, and immunities of the doctrine of sovereign immunity in accordance with §
768.28, Florida Statutes, and nothing in this Agreement shall be deemed as a waiver of
the doctrine of sovereign immunity or any of the limits of liability of either party beyond
any statutory limited waiver of immunity or those limits of liability which may have been
or may be adopted by the Florida Legislature. Nothing in this Agreement shall be read
or otherwise interpreted to require or otherwise allow the indemnification of one party for
the negligent acts of the other in contravention of § 768.28, Florida Statutes, nor shall
anything in this Agreement inure to the benefit of any third party for the purpose of
allowing any claim against either party, which would otherwise be barred under the
doctrine of sovereign immunity or by operation of law.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have executed this Agreement with Volusia
County for the Utilization of the Uniform Method of Collection of Non-Ad Valorem
Assessments on the day and year written below.
ATTEST: CITY OF EDGEWATER
__________________________ By: _____________________________
Robin L. Matusick Michael Ignasiak
City Clerk/Paralegal Mayor
Dated:
ATTEST: COUNTY OF VOLUSIA, FLORIDA
By:
James T. Dinneen
County Manager
City of Edgewater
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COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM
SUBJECT:
Fellowship of Christian Athletes Requesting Waiver of Ballfield Rental Fees
DEPARTMENT:
Parks & Recreation
SUMMARY:
Volusia Christian Athletes of East Volusia (FCA)is planning to host a 7-on-7 Passing Camp this summer.They
would like to run the camp on Tuesday,June 12 and Tuesday,June 19,2018 from 8:45 AM-12:00 PM on both days
at the Hawks Park Ballfield and Soccer Complex.Staff has contacted the YMCA Director to ensure that there is not
a conflict of schedules.
FCA is planning for a maximum of 8 teams.The teams provide the footballs and uniforms for their team.FCA will
provide water &snacks.FCA would like to provide a cookout at the end of the camp on June 19.FCA will provide
all of the food, supplies & needs for the cookout.
FCA carries insurance to cover all coaches and athletes attending the camp.FCA also requires a signed waiver form
for every coach and athlete.
Fellowship of Christian Athletes of East Volusia (FCA) is a not for profit organization founded in 1954. The
Fellowship of Christian Athletes has been challenging coaches and athletes on the professional, college, high school,
junior high and youth levels to use the powerful medium of athletics to impact the world for Jesus Christ. FCA
focuses on serving local communities by equipping, empowering and encouraging people to make a difference for
Christ. For more information, their web site is <http://volusiafca.org/>
As per City of Edgewater Resolution 2017-R-24,the rental of the ballfields would cost $35 per hour.FCA is
respectfully requesting the City Council to waive the ballfield rental fee.
BUDGETED ITEM:☐ Yes ☒ No ☐ Not Applicable
BUDGET AMENDMENT REQUIRED:☐ Yes ☒ No ☐ Not Applicable
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Recommend approval to waive the ballfield rental fees of $35 per hour.
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COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM
SUBJECT:
Approval for contract for Chemicals - Water - Wastewater Treatment Plants - ITB 18-ES-005
DEPARTMENT:
Finance
SUMMARY:
The City of Edgewater issued an Invitation to Bid January 30,2018 with the sole purpose and intent of
obtaining Bids from qualified and licensed firms to provide various chemicals to be used at the city’s Water and
Wastewater Treatment facilities.
Submittals were received as follows:
VENDOR CHEMICAL PRICE/Per Unit
Corrosion Inhibitor Liquid Polyorthophosphate
Brenntag Mid-South, Inc 4.95/gal
Hawkins Inc 5.99/gal
Shannon Chemicals Corp 27.77/gal
High Calcium Bulk Quicklime
Carmeuse Lime and Stone, Inc.244.70/ton
Lhoist North America of Alabama, LLC 329.56/ton
Liquid Aluminum Sulfate
ChemTrade Chemicals US, LLC 0.5261/ gal
Thatcher Chemical of Florida, Inc.0.6361/gal
Liquid Sodium Hypochlorite
Allied Universal Corp 0.497/gal
Odyssey Manufacturing 0.525/gal
Liquid Carbon Dioxide
No Responsive bids submitted
All submittals were reviewed and one submittal (Matheson Tri-Gas, Inc) was deemed to be a non-responsive
bid. Per the stated evaluation criteria the award of contract shall be based on the lowest, compliant, qualified
bidder(s).
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Staff has rebroadcast an Invitation to Bid (ITB 18-ES-006) for Liquid Carbon Dioxide.
BUDGETED ITEM:☒ Yes ☐ No ☐ Not Applicable
BUDGET AMENDMENT REQUIRED:☐ Yes ☒ No ☐ Not Applicable
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Motion to award and authorize the City Manager to execute Contracts to Brenntag Mid-South, Inc. for
Corrosion Inhibitor Liquid Polyorthophosphate; to Carmeuse Lime and Stone, Inc. for High Calcium Bulk
Quicklime; to ChemTrade Chemicals US, LLC for Liquid Aluminum Sulfate; and to Allied Universal Corp for
Liquid Sodium Hypochlorite.
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Liquid Sodium Hypochlorite
PRICE/Per gal
PRICE/Per ton
PRICE/Per gal
No Responsive Bids submitted
4.95/gal
High Calcium Bulk Quicklime
Liquid Aluminum Sulfate
Liquid Carbon Dioxide
VENDOR
Allied Universal Corp
Odyssey 0.525/gal
0.497/gal
VENDOR
ChemTrade Chemicals 0.5261 gal/
VENDOR
Thatchers Chemical 0.6361/gal
PRICE/Per gal
VENDOR
Carmeuse
Lhoist 329.56/ton
244.70/ton
Shannon Chemicals Corp
Hawkins Inc
Brenntag
5.99/gal
27.77/gal
BID OPENING
March 6, 2018 - 3:00 p.m.
VENDOR
Corrosion Inhibitor Liquid Polyorthophosphate
ITB 18-ES-005 - Chemicals for Water/Wastewater Treatment Plants
PRICE/Per gal
City of Edgewater
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COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM
SUBJECT:
2018 Elections Polling Place Agreement for Precinct 901/910
DEPARTMENT:
City Clerk/Legal
SUMMARY:
Each Election cycle,the City of Edgewater cooperates with the Supervisor of Elections by allowing them to
utilize the Council Chambers for elections.The 2018 Polling Place Agreement is for the 2018 Election Cycle
which will be the Florida Primary Election on August 28,2018 and the Florida General Election on November
6, 2018. The Elections Department requires the day prior and day after for set up.
BUDGETED ITEM:☐ Yes ☐ No ☒ Not Applicable
BUDGET AMENDMENT REQUIRED:☐ Yes ☐ No ☒ Not Applicable
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Motion to approve the 2018 Polling Place Agreement and authorize the City Manager to execute the
Agreement.
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ITEM DESCRIPTION:
2nd Reading -Ordinance No.2018-O-05:Randall &Alison Coslow requesting annexation of 1.16±acres of
land located at 1833 North Pinedale Road.
OWNER:Randall & Alison Coslow
REQUESTED ACTION: Annexation
LOCATION: 1833 North Pinedale Road
AREA:1.16± acres
PROPOSED USE: Single Family Residence
CURRENT LAND USE: Single Family Residence
FLUM DESIGNATION: Volusia County Urban Low Intensity
ZONING DISTRICT:Volusia County A-3 (Transitional Agriculture)
VOTING DISTRICT: 2
SURROUNDING AREA:
Current Land Use FLUM Designation Zoning District
North Single Family Residence Volusia County Urban Low
Intensity
Volusia County A-3 (Transitional
Agriculture)
East Single Family Residence Low Density Residential R-2 (Single Family Residential)
South Vacant Volusia County Urban Low
Intensity
Volusia County A-3 (Transitional
Agriculture)
West Vacant Volusia County Urban Low
Intensity
Volusia County A-3 (Transitional
Agriculture)
Background:The subject property contains a single family residence constructed in 1978.There are no proposed changes to the
current use.
An amendment to the Future Land Use and Zoning Map shall occur simultaneously with the annexation.
The Planning and Zoning Board voted to send a favorable recommendation to City Council at their regular meeting of February 21,
2018. City Council approved the request at first reading on March 5, 2018.
Land Use Compatibility: The property is adjacent to other existing single family residences.
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Adequate Public Facilities:The property has access via North Pinedale Road; city water and wastewater are currently not available.
Comprehensive Plan Consistency:The property is located within the Interlocal Service Boundary Area approved by Volusia County
and contiguous to the existing City limits.Therefore the proposed annexation meets Objective 1.8 and the subsequent policies of the
Future Land Use Element.
RECOMMENDED ACTION
Motion to approve Ordinance No. 2018-O-05.
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ORDINANCE NO. 2018-O-05
AN ORDINANCE ANNEXING 1.16± ACRES OF CERTAIN REAL
PROPERTY LOCATED AT 1833 NORTH PINEDALE ROAD (PARCEL
IDENTIFICATION NUMBER 8438-01-00-0110), VOLUSIA COUNTY,
INTO THE CITY OF EDGEWATER, FLORIDA; SUBJECT TO THE
JURISDICTION, OBLIGATIONS, BENEFITS AND PRIVILEGES OF
THE MUNICIPALITY; AMENDING THE DESCRIPTION OF THE CITY
OF EDGEWATER CORPORATE LIMITS; PROVIDING FOR FILING
WITH THE CLERK OF THE CIRCUIT COURT, VOLUSIA COUNTY,
THE VOLUSIA COUNTY PROPERTY APPRAISER AND THE
DEPARTMENT OF STATE; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICTING
PROVISIONS, SEVERABILITY AND APPLICABILITY; PROVIDING
FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE, RECORDING AND ADOPTION.
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Edgewater, Florida, has made the following
determinations:
1. Randall and Alison Coslow, owners, have applied for annexation of property
located 1833 North Pinedale Road, within Volusia County, Florida. Subject property contains
approximately 1.16± acres.
2. The applicant has voluntarily petitioned (applied) the City of Edgewater for
annexation pursuant to Section 171.044, Florida Statutes.
3. The property is within the Interlocal Service Boundary Agreement mutually
adopted by Volusia County and the City. The conditions for annexation and the economics
thereof are satisfactory.
4. The boundaries of Voting District 1 of the City of Edgewater are hereby
designated to include the property described herein.
5. During the Planning and Zoning Board meeting on February 14, 2018, the Board
recommended that the property be annexed into the City of Edgewater.
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NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ENACTED by the People of the City of Edgewater,
Florida:
PART A. ANNEXATION OF CERTAIN REAL PROPERTY INTO THE CITY
OF EDGEWATER, FLORIDA.
1. Pursuant to Section 171.044, Florida Statutes, that certain real property described
in Exhibit “A” and depicted in the map identified as Exhibit “B”, which are attached hereto and
incorporated by reference, is hereby annexed into and made part of the City of Edgewater,
Florida, and shall be subject to the jurisdiction, obligations, benefits and privileges of the
municipality.
2. The boundaries of the City of Edgewater are hereby redefined to include the
property described herein and depicted in the map identified as Exhibit “B”.
3. Pursuant to Section 2.01 of the Charter of the City of Edgewater, Florida, that
certain document entitled “Description of City of Edgewater Corporate Limits” shall be amended
accordingly.
4. Within seven (7) days after adoption, copies of this ordinance shall be filed with
the Volusia County Clerk of the Circuit Court, the Volusia County Property Appraiser, the
Volusia County Manager, the Mapping Division of the Volusia County Growth Management
Department, and the Department of State.
PART B. CONFLICTING PROVISIONS.
All conflicting ordinances and resolutions, or parts thereof in conflict with this ordinance,
are hereby superseded by this ordinance to the extent of such conflict.
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PART C. SEVERABILITY AND APPLICABILITY.
If any portion of this ordinance is for any reason held or declared to be unconstitutional,
inoperative, or void, such holding shall not affect the remaining portions of this ordinance. If
this ordinance or any provisions thereof shall be held to be inapplicable to any person, property,
or circumstances, such holding shall not affect its applicability to any other person, property, or
circumstance
PART D. RECORDING.
Upon approval and execution, this document shall be delivered to the Clerk of Court for
recording into the public records of Volusia County, Florida.
PART E. EFFECTIVE DATE.
This ordinance shall take effect upon adoption.
PART F. ADOPTION.
After Motion to approve by Councilman Conroy with Second by Councilwoman Power, the
vote on the second reading/public hearing of this ordinance held on March 5, 2018 was as follows:
AYE NAY
Mayor Mike Ignasiak X
Councilwoman Christine Power X
Councilwoman Amy Vogt ABSENT
Councilman Dan Blazi X
Councilman Gary T. Conroy X
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After Motion to approve by with
Second by , the vote on
the second reading/public hearing of this ordinance held on April 2, 2018 was as follows:
AYE NAY
Mayor Mike Ignasiak
Councilwoman Christine Power
Councilwoman Amy Vogt
Councilman Dan Blazi
Councilman Gary T. Conroy
PASSED AND DULY ADOPTED this 2nd day of April, 2018.
ATTEST: CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF EDGEWATER, FLORIDA
By:
Robin Matusick Mike Ignasiak
City Clerk/Paralegal Mayor
For the use and reliance only by the City of
Edgewater, Florida. Approved as to form and
legality by: Aaron R. Wolfe, Esquire
City Attorney
Doran, Sims, Wolfe & Ciocchetti
Approved by the City Council of the City of
Edgewater at a meeting held on this 2nd day of
April, 2018 under Agenda Item No. 8 .
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EXHIBIT “A’
LEGAL DESCRIPTION
The Northerly 150.25 feet of the Easterly 337.5 feet of Lot Eleven (11), lying North of State
Road No. 442, a 120 foot right of way, ASSESSOR'S SUBDIVISION, of the Samuel Betts
Grant, according to map or plat thereof as recorded in Map Book 3, Page 153, of the Public
Records of Volusia County, Florida: Together with a permanent, non-exclusive easement for
ingress and egress purposes over the following described land, lying in Volusia County, Florida:
The Westerly 50 feet of the Easterly 387.5 feet of Lots Ten (10) and Eleven (11), ASSESSOR'S
SUBDIVISION, of the Samuel Betts Grant, according to map or plat thereof as recorded in Map
Book 3, Page 153, of the Public Records of Volusia County, Florida.
Containing 1.16± acres more or less
This legal description includes any/all adjoining right-of-way relating to the subject property.
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EXHIBIT “B”
MAPL
EWOODDRUMBRELLA TREE DRPI
NEDALE RDWI
LLOW OAK DRVI
CTORY PAL
M DRW IN D IA N R IV E R B L V D
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Su bject Property
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Date : 1/12/2018
Su bject Property
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File #:2018-O-06,Version:2
ITEM DESCRIPTION:
2nd Reading -Ordinance No.2018-O-06:Randall &Alison Coslow requesting an amendment to the Future
Land Use Map to include 1.16± acres of land located at 1833 North Pinedale Road as Low Density Transition.
OWNER:Randall & Alison Coslow
REQUESTED ACTION: Amend the Future Land Use Map to include property as Low Density Transition.
LOCATION: 1833 North Pinedale Road
AREA:1.16± acres
PROPOSED USE: Single Family Residence
CURRENT LAND USE: Single Family Residence
FLUM DESIGNATION: Volusia County Urban Low Intensity
ZONING DISTRICT:Volusia County A-3 (Transitional Agriculture)
VOTING DISTRICT: 2
SURROUNDING AREA:
Current Land Use FLUM Designation Zoning District
North Single Family Residence Volusia County Urban Low
Intensity
Volusia County A-3 (Transitional
Agriculture)
East Single Family Residence Low Density Residential R-2 (Single Family Residential)
South Vacant Volusia County Urban Low
Intensity
Volusia County A-3 (Transitional
Agriculture)
West Vacant Volusia County Urban Low
Intensity
Volusia County A-3 (Transitional
Agriculture)
Background:The subject property contains a single family residence constructed in 1978.There are no proposed changes to the
current use.
Annexation and an amendment to the Zoning Map shall occur simultaneously with the Future Land Use Map amendment.
The Planning and Zoning Board voted to send a favorable recommendation to City Council at their regular meeting of February 21,
2018.City Council approved the request at first reading on March 5,2018.The proposed amendment was submitted to the Volusia
Growth Management Commission for Certification on March 7, 2018,
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Land Use Compatibility: The property is adjacent to other existing single family residences.
Adequate Public Facilities:The property has access via North Pinedale Road;city water and wastewater are currently not available.
The property is currently developed with a single family residence and there are no proposed changes to the use,therefore there will
be no additional impacts on public facilities.
Comprehensive Plan Consistency:
Volusia County Urban Low Intensity Areas for low density residential dwelling units with a range of two-tenths (0.2)to four (4)
dwelling units per acre.In reviewing rezoning requests,the specific density will depend on locational factors,particularly
compatibility with adjacent uses and availability of public facilities.This residential designation is generally characterized by single
family type housing,e.g.,single family detached and attached,cluster and zero lot line.This designation will allow existing
agricultural zoning and uses to continue.
The ULI designation is primarily a residential designation but may also allow neighborhood convenience uses (see Shopping Center
definition in Chapter 20)and individual office buildings as transitional uses that meet the Comprehensive Plan's location criteria.The
commercial intensity shall be limited to no more than a fifty percent Floor Area Ratio (0.50 FAR)and in a manner to be compatible
with the allowable residential density.In order to be considered compatible,the commercial development should be oriented to serve
adjacent neighborhoods,reflect comparable traffic generation,similar traffic patterns,building scale,landscaping and open space and
buffers.Due to the nature of some of the commercial uses,additional landscaping and visual screening shall be provided through the
BPUD process when adjacent to low density residential in order to preserve the character of the neighborhood.More intensive
neighborhood commercial use shall be reserved to areas designated for Commercial.
City of Edgewater Low Density Transition allows for up to one (1) dwelling unit per acre and provides for limited
agriculture while acting as a transition between rural and residential land uses. The proposed land use is the most
compatible residential land use designation in comparison to the County Low Density Transition designation.
RECOMMENDED ACTION
Motion to approve Ordinance No. 2018-O-06.
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ORDINANCE NO. 2018-O-06
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF EDGEWATER AMENDING
THE COMPREHENSIVE PLAN AS AMENDED, BY AMENDING
THE OFFICIAL FUTURE LAND USE MAP FROM COUNTY URBAN
LOW INTENSITY TO CITY LOW DENSITY TRANSITION FOR
1.16± ACRES OF CERTAIN REAL AT 1833 NORTH PINEDALE
ROAD (PID 8438-01-00-0110), EDGEWATER, FLORIDA;
PROVIDING FOR PUBLICATION, HOLDING PUBLIC HEARINGS,
FINDINGS OF CONSISTENCY; PROVIDING FOR FILING WITH
THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITY,
THE VOLUSIA GROWTH MANAGEMENT COMMISSION, THE
REGIONAL PLANNING COUNCIL, AND ANY OTHER UNIT OF
LOCAL GOVERNMENT OR GOVERNMENTAL AGENCY;
PROVIDING FOR CONFLICTING PROVISIONS, SEVERABILITY
AND APPLICABILITY AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, from time to time it becomes necessary to amend the City of Edgewater
Comprehensive Plan, and
WHEREAS, a Public Hearing on the question of designating a future land use classification
of the property hereinafter described has been duly held in the City of Edgewater, Florida and at such
hearing, interested parties and citizens for and/or against the proposed designation of the future land
use classification was heard; and
WHEREAS, such amendments are permitted subject to the provisions of F.S. §163.
WHEREAS, the Planning and Zoning Board, sitting as the City’s Local Planning Agency, held a
Public Hearing pursuant to F.S. §163.3174 on Wednesday, February 14, 2018, on the proposed Plan
Amendment;
WHEREAS, the City Council feels it is in the best interests of the citizens of the City of
Edgewater to amend its Comprehensive Plan as more particularly set forth hereinafter.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ENACTED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF EDGEWATER, FLORIDA:
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PART A. AMENDMENT.
The Comprehensive Plan, adopted pursuant to Ordinance 81-O-10, regulating and restricting
the use of lands located within the City of Edgewater, Florida, shall be amended by including
property described in Exhibits “A” and “B” on the Official Future Land Use Map as Commercial.
PART B. PUBLICATION.
Notice of this proposed change to the Edgewater Comprehensive Plan shall be published in
the manner prescribed by F.S. §163.3184.
PART C. PUBLIC HEARINGS.
As a condition precedent to the adoption of this ordinance amending the City’s
Comprehensive Plan, the City Council shall hold at least one advertised public hearing on the
proposed comprehensive plan or plan amendment pursuant to F.S. §163.3184 for the purpose of
transmitting the proposed amendment to the Volusia Growth Management Commission and Florida
Department of Economic Opportunity.
PART E. CONFLICTING PROVISIONS.
All ordinances and resolutions, or parts thereof that are in conflict with this ordinance, are
hereby superseded by this ordinance to the extent of such conflict.
PART F. EFFECTIVE DATE.
The effective date of this plan amendment, if the amendment is not timely challenged, shall
be 31 days after the state land planning agency notifies the local government that the plan
amendment package is complete. If timely challenged, this amendment shall become effective on the
date the state land planning agency or the Administration Commission enters a final order
determining this adopted amendment to be in compliance. No development orders, development
permits, or land uses dependent on this amendment may be issued or commence before it has become
effective. If a final order of noncompliance is issued by the Administration Commission, this
amendment may nevertheless be made effective by adoption of a resolution affirming its effective
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status, a copy of which resolution shall be sent to the state land planning agency. The amendment
shall also not be effective until certification is received from the Volusia Growth Management
Commission.
PART G. SEVERABILITY AND APPLICABILITY.
If any portion of this ordinance is for any reason held or declared to be unconstitutional,
inoperative, or void, such holding shall not affect the remaining portions of this ordinance. If this
ordinance or any provisions thereof shall be held to be inapplicable to any person, property, or
circumstance, such holding shall not affect its applicability to any other person, property, or
circumstance.
PART H. ADOPTION.
After Motion to approve by Councilman Conroy with Second by Councilwoman Power, the
vote on the second reading/public hearing of this ordinance held on March 5, 2018 was as follows:
AYE NAY
Mayor Mike Ignasiak X
Councilwoman Christine Power X
Councilwoman Amy Vogt ABSENT
Councilman Dan Blazi X
Councilman Gary T. Conroy X
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After Motion to approve by with
Second by , the vote on the second reading/public
hearing of this ordinance held on April 2, 2018, was as follows:
AYE NAY
Mayor Mike Ignasiak
Councilwoman Christine Power
Councilwoman Amy Vogt
Councilman Dan Blazi
Councilman Gary T. Conroy
PASSED AND DULY ADOPTED this 2nd day of April, 2018.
ATTEST: CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF EDGEWATER, FLORIDA
By:
Robin Matusick Mike Ignasiak
City Clerk/Paralegal Mayor
For the use and reliance only by the City of
Edgewater, Florida. Approved as to form and
legality by: Aaron R. Wolfe, Esquire
City Attorney
Doran, Sims, Wolfe & Ciocchetti
Approved by the City Council of the City of
Edgewater at a meeting held on this 2nd day of
April, 2018 under Agenda Item No. 8 .
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EXHIBIT “A”
LEGAL DESCRIPTION
The Northerly 150.25 feet of the Easterly 337.5 feet of Lot Eleven (11), lying North of State
Road No. 442, a 120 foot right of way, ASSESSOR'S SUBDIVISION, of the Samuel Betts
Grant, according to map or plat thereof as recorded in Map Book 3, Page 153, of the Public
Records of Volusia County, Florida: Together with a permanent, non-exclusive easement for
ingress and egress purposes over the following described land, lying in Volusia County, Florida:
The Westerly 50 feet of the Easterly 387.5 feet of Lots Ten (10) and Eleven (11), ASSESSOR'S
SUBDIVISION, of the Samuel Betts Grant, according to map or plat thereof as recorded in Map
Book 3, Page 153, of the Public Records of Volusia County, Florida.
Containing 1.16± acres more or less
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EXHIBIT “B”
MAPL
EWOODDRUMBRELLA TREE DRPI
NEDALE RDWI
LLOW OAK DRVI
CTORY PAL
M DRW IN D IA N R IV E R B L V D
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Su bject Property
Date : 1/12/2018
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Date : 1/12/2018
Su bject Property
PI
NEDALE RDWI
LLOW OAK DRVI
CTORY PALM DRMAPL
EWOOD DRTRAVELERS PALM DRUMBRELLA TREE DRSABAL PALM DRWI
LL
OW OAK DRVI
CTORY PALM DRPI
NEDALE RDUMBRELLA TREE DRW IN D IA N R IV E R B L V D
This map is for illustrative purposes only. The data represented is provided as a public service for general informationand should not be used for legal, engineering, or surveying purposes. The City of Edgewater makes no claims, representations, or warranties, expressed or implied, concerning the validity (expressed or implied), the reliability, or accuracy of the GIS data and GIS map products furnished by the City. The burden for determining accuracy, completeness, timeliness, merchantability and fitness for or the appropriateness for use rests solely on the user of the map. The City of Edgewater disclaims any liability associated with the use or misuse of this map.
Subject PropertyParcel: 8438-01-00-0110
Proposed City: Low Density TransitionPINEDALE RDWI
LLOW OAK DRVI
CTORY PALM DRMAPL
EWOOD DRTRAVELERS PALM DRUMBRELLA TREE DRSABAL PALM DRWI
LL
OW OAK DRVI
CTORY PALM DRPI
NEDALE RDUMBRELLA TREE DRW IN D IA N R IV E R B L V D
.
.
Date: 1/12/2018 Date: 1/12/2018
Existing Proposed
This map is for illustrative purposes only. The data represented is provided as a public service for general informationand should not be used for legal, engineering, or surveying purposes. The City of Edgewater makes no claims, representations, or warranties, expressed or implied, concerning the validity (expressed or implied), the reliability, or accuracy of the GIS data and GIS map products furnished by the City. The burden for determining accuracy, completeness, timeliness, merchantability and fitness for or the appropriateness for use rests solely on the user of the map. The City of Edgewater disclaims any liability associated with the use or misuse of this map.
Subject PropertyParcel: 8438-01-00-0110
Current County Future Land Use:ULI - Urban Low Intensity
County of VolusiaFuture Land Use Map
City Limits
Subject Property
AGRICULTURE
COMMERCIAL
CONSERVATION
ENVIR ONMENTAL SYSTEMS CORRIDOR
FOR ESTRY RESOURCE
GATEWAY
GR EENKEY
INDU STRIAL
LOW IMPACT URBAN
PUBLIC/SEMI-PUBLIC
RURAL
URBAN HIGH INTENSITY
URBAN LOW INTENSITY
URBAN MEDIUM INTENSITY
INCOR PORATED
City of EdgewaterFuture Land Use Map
Subject Property
Conservation Overlay
Agriculture
Recreation
Conservation
Public/Semi-Public
High D ensity Residential
Medium D ensity Residential
Low Density Residential
Low Density Transition
Mixed Use
Industrial
Commercial
Sustainable Community Development
City of Edgewater
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Edgewater, FL 32132
File #:2018-O-07,Version:2
ITEM DESCRIPTION:
2nd Reading -Ordinance No.2018-O-07:Randall &Alison Coslow requesting an amendment to the Official
Zoning Map to include 1.16± acres of land located at 1833 North Pinedale Road as RT (Rural Transitional).
OWNER:Randall & Alison Coslow
REQUESTED ACTION:Amendment to the Official Zoning Map to include 1.16±acres of land as RT (Rural
Transitional)
LOCATION: 1833 North Pinedale Road
AREA:1.16± acres
PROPOSED USE: Single Family Residence
CURRENT LAND USE: Single Family Residence
FLUM DESIGNATION: Volusia County Urban Low Intensity
ZONING DISTRICT:Volusia County A-3 (Transitional Agriculture)
VOTING DISTRICT: 2
SURROUNDING AREA:
Current Land Use FLUM Designation Zoning District
North Single Family Residence Volusia County Urban Low
Intensity
Volusia County A-3 (Transitional
Agriculture)
East Single Family Residence Low Density Residential R-2 (Single Family Residential)
South Vacant Volusia County Urban Low
Intensity
Volusia County A-3 (Transitional
Agriculture)
West Vacant Volusia County Urban Low
Intensity
Volusia County A-3 (Transitional
Agriculture)
Background:The subject property contains a single family residence constructed in 1978.There are no proposed changes to the
current use.
Annexation and an amendment to the Future Land Use shall occur simultaneously with the Zoning Map amendment.
Adjacent property owners were notified of the request on February 2, 2018; staff has not received any objections.
The Planning and Zoning Board voted to send a favorable recommendation to City Council at their regular meeting of February 21,
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2018. City Council approved the request at first reading on March 5, 2018.
Land Use Compatibility: The property is adjacent to other existing single family residences.
Adequate Public Facilities:The property has access via North Pinedale Road; city water and wastewater are currently not available.
Comprehensive Plan Consistency:
Per Article III,Table III-1 the requested zoning designation of RT (Rural Transitional)is compatible with the Low Density Transition
Future Land Use designation.
RECOMMENDED ACTION
Motion to approve Ordinance No. 2018-O-07.
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ORDINANCE NO. 2018-O-07
AN ORDINANCE GRANTING A CHANGE IN ZONING
CLASSIFICATION FROM COUNTY A-3 (TRANSITIONAL
AGRICULTURE) TO CITY RT (RURAL TRANSITIONAL)
FOR 1.16± ACRES OF CERTAIN REAL PROPERTY
LOCATED AT 1833 NORTH PINEDALE ROAD,
EDGEWATER, FLORIDA; AMENDING THE OFFICIAL
ZONING MAP OF THE CITY OF EDGEWATER;
PROVIDING FOR CONFLICTING PROVISIONS,
SEVERABILITY AND APPLICABILITY; PROVIDING FOR
AN EFFECTIVE DATE, RECORDING AND ADOPTION.
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Edgewater, Florida, has made the following
determinations:
1. Randall and Alison Coslow are the owners of property located at 1833 North
Pinedale Road, within Volusia County, Florida. Subject property contains approximately
1.16± acres.
2. The owners have submitted an application for a change in zoning classification
from County A-3 (Transitional Agriculture) to City RT (Rural Transitional) for the property
described herein.
3. On February 14, 2018, the Local Planning Agency (Planning and Zoning Board)
considered the application for change in zoning classification.
4. The proposed change in zoning classification is consistent with all elements of the
Edgewater Comprehensive Plan.
5. The proposed change in zoning classification is not contrary to the established
land use pattern.
6. The proposed change in zoning classification will not adversely impact public
facilities.
7. The proposed change in zoning classification will not have an adverse effect on
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the natural environment.
8. The proposed change will not have a negative effect on the character of the
surrounding area.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ENACTED by the People of the City of Edgewater,
Florida:
PART A. CHANGE IN ZONING CLASSIFICATION OF CERTAIN REAL
PROPERTY WITHIN THE CITY OF EDGEWATER, FLORIDA.
The zoning classification is hereby changed from County A-3 (Transitional Agriculture) to City
RT (Rural Transitional), for the property described in Exhibits “A” & B”.
PART B. AMENDMENT OF THE OFFICIAL ZONING MAP OF THE CITY OF
EDGEWATER, FLORIDA.
The Development Services Director is hereby authorized and directed to amend the
Official Zoning Map of the City of Edgewater, Florida, to reflect the change in zoning
classification for the above described property.
PART C. CONFLICTING PROVISIONS.
All conflicting ordinances and resolutions, or parts thereof in conflict with this ordinance,
are hereby superseded by this ordinance to the extent of such conflict.
PART D. SEVERABILITY AND APPLICABILITY.
If any portion of this ordinance is for any reason held or declared to be unconstitutional,
inoperative, or void, such holding shall not affect the remaining portions of this ordinance. If
this ordinance or any provisions thereof shall be held to be inapplicable to any person, property,
or circumstances, such holding shall not affect its applicability to any other person, property, or
circumstance.
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PART E. RECORDING.
Upon approval and execution, this document shall be delivered to the Clerk of Court for
recording into the public records of Volusia County, Florida.
PART F. EFFECTIVE DATE.
This Ordinance shall take place upon adoption.
PART G. ADOPTION.
After Motion to approve by Councilman Conroy with Second by Councilwoman Power, the
vote on the second reading/public hearing of this ordinance held on March 5, 2018 was as follows:
AYE NAY
Mayor Mike Ignasiak X
Councilwoman Christine Power X
Councilwoman Amy Vogt ABSENT
Councilman Dan Blazi X
Councilman Gary T. Conroy X
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After Motion to approve by with
Second by , the vote on the second
reading/public hearing of this ordinance held on April 2, 2018, was as follows:
AYE NAY
Mayor Mike Ignasiak
Councilwoman Christine Power
Councilwoman Amy Vogt
Councilman Dan Blazi
Councilman Gary T. Conroy
PASSED AND DULY ADOPTED this 2nd day of April, 2018.
ATTEST: CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF EDGEWATER, FLORIDA
By:
Robin Matusick Mike Ignasiak
City Clerk/Paralegal Mayor
For the use and reliance only by the City of
Edgewater, Florida. Approved as to form and
legality by: Aaron R. Wolfe, Esquire
City Attorney
Doran, Sims, Wolfe & Ciocchetti
Approved by the City Council of the City of
Edgewater at a meeting held on this 2nd day of
April, 2018 under Agenda Item No. 8 .
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EXHIBIT “A”
LEGAL DESCRIPTION
The Northerly 150.25 feet of the Easterly 337.5 feet of Lot Eleven (11), lying North of State
Road No. 442, a 120 foot right of way, ASSESSOR'S SUBDIVISION, of the Samuel Betts
Grant, according to map or plat thereof as recorded in Map Book 3, Page 153, of the Public
Records of Volusia County, Florida: Together with a permanent, non-exclusive easement for
ingress and egress purposes over the following described land, lying in Volusia County, Florida:
The Westerly 50 feet of the Easterly 387.5 feet of Lots Ten (10) and Eleven (11), ASSESSOR'S
SUBDIVISION, of the Samuel Betts Grant, according to map or plat thereof as recorded in Map
Book 3, Page 153, of the Public Records of Volusia County, Florida.
Containing 1.16± acres more or less
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EXHIBIT “B”
MAPL
EWOODDRUMBRELLA TREE DRPI
NEDALE RDWI
LLOW OAK DRVI
CTORY PAL
M DRW IN D IA N R IV E R B L V D
.
Su bject Property
Date : 1/12/2018
.
Date : 1/12/2018
Su bject Property
SABAL PALM DRUMBREL
LA
T
REE DRMAPLEWOOD DRPI
NEDAL
E RDTRAVELERS PALM DRWI
LLOW OAK DRVI
CTORY PALM DRW IN D IA N R IV E R B L V D
This map is for illustrative purposes only. The data represented is provided as a public service for general informationand should not be used for legal, engineering, or surveying purposes. The City of Edgewater makes no claims, representations, or warranties, expressed or implied, concerning the validity (expressed or implied), the reliability, or accuracy of the GIS data and GIS map products furnished by the City. The burden for determining accuracy, completeness, timeliness, merchantability and fitness for or the appropriateness for use rests solely on the user of the map. The City of Edgewater disclaims any liability associated with the use or misuse of this map.
Subject PropertyParcel: 8438-01-00-0110
Proposed City Zoning:RT - Rural TransitionalSABAL PALM DRUMBREL
LA
T
REE DRMAPLEWOOD DRPI
NEDAL
E RDTRAVELERS PALM DRWI
LLOW OAK DRVI
CTORY PALM DRW IN D IA N R IV E R B L V D
..
Date: 1/12/2018
Date : 1/12/2018
Existing Proposed
This map is for illustrative purposes only. The data represented is provided as a public service for general informationand should not be used for legal, engineering, or surveying purposes. The City of Edgewater makes no claims, representations, or warranties, expressed or implied, concerning the validity (expressed or implied), the reliability, or accuracy of the GIS data and GIS map products furnished by the City. The burden for determining accuracy, completeness, timeliness, merchantability and fitness for or the appropriateness for use rests solely on the user of the map. The City of Edgewater disclaims any liability associated with the use or misuse of this map.
Subject PropertyParcel: 8438-01-00-0110
Current County Zoning:A-3A - Transitional Agricultural
.
County Zoning
A-1
A-2
A-2 (1)
A-3
A-3 (1)
A-3A
A-4
B-2
B-4
B-4W
B-5
B-5W
B-6 (1)
B-7W
BPUD
C
CW
FR
I-1
I-3W
I-4
MH -1
MH -1W
MH -2
MH -3
MH -3 (1)
MH -4
MH -5
MH -5 (1)
MH -5W
MH -6
MH -7 (1)
MH -8
MP UD
PW
R-3
R-3W
R-4
R-4 (1)
R-4W
R-6
R-6W
RA
RA(1)
RC
RCW
RPUD
RR
RR(1)
ZoningAgricultureRT - Rural TransitionalR1 - Single Family ResidentialR2 - Single Family ResidentialR3 - Single Family ResidentialR4 - Multi Family ResidentialR5 - Multi Family ResidentialRPUD-Residential Planned Unit DevelopmentRP - Residential ProfessionalMH1 - Mobile Home ParkMH2 - Manufactured Home
B2 - Neighborhood BusinessB3 - Higway CommercialB4 - Tourist CommercialI1 - Light IndustrialI2 - Heavy IndustrialIPUD - Industrial Planned Unit Development R - RecreationP/SP - Public/Semi-PublicC - ConservationMPUD - Mixed Use Planned Unit DevelopmentSCD/PUD-Sustainable Community Development Planned Unit DevelopmentRetains County Zoning
City of Edgewater
Legislation Text
104 N. Riverside Drive
Edgewater, FL 32132
File #:2018-R-05,Version:2
COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM
SUBJECT:
Resolution 2018-R-05 - Water Bill Excessive Use Policy
DEPARTMENT:
City Manager
SUMMARY:
Attached is an addition to the current Administrative Policies that would permit staff to formally consider a
credit to a utility customers account,upon the filing of a request for an adjustment for an Excessive Use Credit,
for found and repaired leaks on the customers side as well as for abnormal unexplained usage.
The policy is an effort to efficiently address these occurrence by avoiding the time and expense of an
administrative hearing regarding a disputed abnormally high utility bill.The Policy is also advantageous from a
staff time and customer goodwill standpoint to operate a functioning utility bill adjustment program.The
program that permits an adjustment to be considered as an Excessive Usage Credit (EUC)will be considered by
the City at the customer’s request for customers meeting certain criteria.
The Policy allows an adjustment for high bills as a result of excessive water use for the following scenarios:
·Leak at Property -Covers leaks within (interior plumbing or appliances)and outside (service line on the
customers side of the meter) of the structure.
·High Use -Cause Known -Covers excessive water use for which the cause is known.As an example,a
family member or gardener accidently left outside hose running for an extended period of time.Other
examples are a timing/cycling issue on equipment, such as water softener.
·High Use -Cause Unknown -Covers excessive water use for which the cause is unknown.As an
example,high use is experienced for a single billing period and then usage pattern returns to normal
average per day consumption as compared to previous average per day in previous billing cycles.Field
investigation has confirmed accurate meter reading and is unable to determine the cause or such cause
has repaired itself and has created a single incident of higher than expected water use.An example may
be a toilet flapper had a single incident that remained open for a period of time.
·Pool Fill (waste water adjustment only)-.Adjustments to waste water portion may be considered for
initial construction/fill and at times documented repairs are provided.Note:intermittent adding water to
a pool,shall not qualify for an adjustment.No adjustments shall be made for the following:pools with a
design depth of less than three feet;hot tubs;spas;ponds;aquarium or fish ponds;outdoor fun
equipment, or waterbeds
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However, no adjustments will be granted where any of the following situations exist:
·Usage above the customer's average monthly consumption is due to seasonal usage such as watering of
sod,gardening,or whirlpools,washing vehicles,holidays which may host additional people further
increasing usage, etc.
·Leak was caused by a third party from whom the customer is able to recover their costs.Examples
include,but are not limited to,rental,theft,vandalism,negligence and construction damage.Proof that
attempt was made to recover cost such as police report from theft,or other supporting documentation
that efforts were made, must be provided with adjustment form.
·When leak continues for three (3)or more months,there will be no adjustment for the third or
subsequent months.
·The meter at said property has been accessed,tampered with,or turned on/off by anyone other than a
City of Edgewater employee and that action results in loss of water.
·Excessive use due to intentional negligence by customer/occupant
·A leak adjustment was issued within the past two (2) years for the same premise.
Once a customer notifies the City of Edgewater about a possible high bill that may be related to a leak,the
policy will provide an opportunity for consideration for leak adjustments for water and waste water or water
only usage charges caused by a leak that occurred on the customer’s side of the meter.To be eligible for
consideration,the consumption will need to exceed the average monthly usage for the billing cycle by twice the
average over the previous twelve (12) month period.
BUDGETED ITEM:☐ Yes ☐ No ☒ Not Applicable
BUDGET AMENDMENT REQUIRED:☐ Yes ☐ No ☒ Not Applicable
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Staff recommends approval of Resolution 2018-R-05 and authorize the Mayor to sign the Policy.
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RESOLUTION #2018-R-05
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
EDGEWATER, FLORIDA; APPROVING THE WATER BILL
EXCESSIVE USE CREDIT POLICY REPEALING
RESOLUTIONS IN CONFLICT HEREWITH; PROVIDING FOR
SEVERABILITY AND ESTABLISHING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, the City Council wishes to establish a policy to effectively and efficiently avoid
the time and expense of an administrative hearing regarding a disputed abnormally high utility bill; and
WHEREAS, the City Council finds it advantageous from a staff time and customer goodwill
standpoint to operate a functioning utility bill adjustment program; and
WHEREAS, the Water Bill Excessive Use adjustment program is created to efficiently address
high water bills from leaks on the customer side of the meter and abnormal unexplained usage; and
WHEREAS, the program will permit an adjustment as an Excessive Usage Credit (EUC) to be
considered by the City at the customer’s request for customers meeting certain criteria.
NOW, THEREFORE, be it resolved by the City Council of the City of Edgewater,
Florida as follows:
Section 1. The City Council has determined that the policy titled “Water Bill Excessive
Use Credit Policy” (attached hereto and incorporated herein) is hereby established and approved for
inclusion into the Administrative Policy Manual.
Section 2. If any section, subsection, sentence, clause, phrase, or portion of this Resolution,
or application hereof, is for any reason held invalid or unconstitutional by any Court, such portion or
application shall be deemed a separate, distinct, and independent provision, and such holding shall not
affect the validity of the remaining portions or applications hereof.
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Section 3. All resolutions or parts of resolutions in conflict herewith be and the same are
hereby repealed.
Section 4. This resolution shall take effect immediately upon its adoption.
Section 5. After a motion to approve by _________________________________________
with second by ___________________________________________, the vote on this resolution was
as follows:
AYE NAY
Mayor Michael Ignasiak
Councilwoman Christine Power
Councilwoman Amy Vogt
Councilman Dan Blazi
Councilman Gary Conroy
PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 2nd day of April, 2018.
ATTEST: CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF EDGEWATER, FLORIDA
____________________________ By: ____________________________
Robin Matusick Michael Ignasiak
City Clerk/Paralegal Mayor
________________________________
Robin L. Matusick
Paralegal
For the use and reliance only by the City of Edgewater,
Florida. Approved as to form and legality by:
Aaron R. Wolfe, Esquire, City Attorney
Doran, Sims, Wolfe & Ciocchetti
Approved by the City Council of the City of Edgewater at a
meeting held on this 2nd day of April, 2018 under Item
#_____
City of Edgewater
ADMINISTRATIVE POLICIES AND PROCEDURES
Section: City Council
Subject: Water Bill Excessive Use Credit Policy
Date: 4/2/2018 Page 1 of 4
100.07 Water Bill Excessive Use Credit Policy
Purpose:
To avoid the time and expense of an administrative hearing regarding a disputed abnormally high utility bill, the City
Council finds it advantageous from a staff time and customer goodwill standpoint to operate a functioning utility bill
adjustment program for leaks on the customer side of the meter and abnormal unexplained usage. The program that
permits an adjustment as an Excessive Usage Credit (EUC) will be considered by the City at the Customer’s request
for Customers meeting certain criteria.
Responsibility:
It is a property owner’s responsibility to ensure water conservation, that pipes, plumbing, and water using fixtures on
their side of the meter box are properly maintained. While there are times when it is appropriate to adjust a
customer’s bill due to circumstances on their private plumbing, it is inappropriate for an adjustment of this nature to
place an unfair financial burden on other water customers. It is unfair to those customers who experience no leaks
or plumbing problems to pay for those problems incurred by another’s private plumbing. It is equally in appropriate,
and a violation of the Utility’s bond covenants, for the Utility to provide water service at no charge. This policy is
written to allow adjustments under appropriate circumstances. However, this policy is not intended to allow one
individual’s private issues to have an unfair rate impact on other customers or to violate the city’s bond covenants or
the City of Edgewater’s Code of Ordinances.
Guideline:
The City of Edgewater may provide an adjustment for high bills as a result of excessive water use for the following
scenarios:
Leak at Property – Covers leaks within (interior plumbing or appliances) and outside (service line on the
customers side of the meter) of the structure.
High Use – Cause Known – Covers excessive water use for which the cause is known. As an example, a
family member or gardener accidently left outside hose running for an extended period of time. Other
examples are a timing/cycling issue on equipment, such as water softener.
High Use – Cause Unknown – Covers excessive water use for which the cause is unknown. As an example,
high use is experienced for a single billing period and then usage pattern returns to normal average monthly
consumption as compared to previous average per day in previous billing cycles. Field investigation has
confirmed accurate meter reading and is unable to determine the cause or such cause has repaired itself and
has created a single incident of higher than expected water use. An example may be a toilet flapper had a
single incident that remained open for a period of time.
Pool Fill (waste water adjustment only) -. Adjustments to waste water portion may be considered for initial
construction/fill and at times documented repairs are provided. Note: intermittent adding water to a pool, shall
not qualify for an adjustment. No adjustments shall be made for the following: pools with a design depth of
less than three feet; hot tubs; spas; ponds; aquarium or fish ponds; outdoor fun equipment, or waterbeds
However, no adjustments will be granted where any of the following situations exist:
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ADMINISTRATIVE POLICIES AND PROCEDURES
Section: City Council
Subject: Water Bill Excessive Use Credit Policy
Date: 4/2/2018 Page 2 of 4
100.07 Water Bill Excessive Use Credit Policy
Usage above the customer's average monthly consumption is due to seasonal usage such as watering of sod,
gardening, or whirlpools, washing vehicles, holidays which may host additional people further increasing
usage, etc.
Leak was caused by a third party from whom the customer is able to recover their costs. Examples include,
but are not limited to, rental, theft, vandalism, or construction damage.
When leak continues for three (3) or more months, there will be no adjustment for the third o r subsequent
months.
The meter at said property has been accessed, tampered with, or turned on/off by anyone other than a City of
Edgewater employee and that action results in loss of water.
Excessive use due to intentional negligence by customer/occupant
A leak adjustment was issued within the past two (2) years for the same premise.
Only the registered utility account holder may request for an adjustment.
A leak adjustment request will be denied if the request contains any inaccurate or fraudulent information.
Policy:
1) Once a customer notifies the City of Edgewater about a possible high bill that may be related to a leak, the City
policy is to provide consideration for leak adjustments for water and waste water or water only usage charges caused
by a leak that occurred on the customer’s side of the meter. The consumption will need to exceed the average monthly
usage for the billing cycle by twice the monthly average usage over the previous twelve (12) month period dependent
upon the type of leak. This average will not include any bills that have been estimated or tha t have usage and/or non-
occupancy of premise.
2) If a leak occurs on a readily available water pipe (toilet leak, leaking faucet, leaking hose bib, etc.) the water use for
customers on residential rates will have the water consumption charges returned to the lowest residential tier for the
amount in excess of the average monthly consumption for the billing cycle. Adjustments for waste water charges will
be equally applied based on final adjusted average of water consumption charge.
3) Adjustments to water consumption will still include appropriate tiered rates.
4) If there is usage registered that is above the monthly average greater than twice the average on the meter and a
plumber (or utilities operations staff) can find no plumbing related problem and the usage has returned to the monthly
average consumption, the customer may request a financial adjustment to the City of Edgewater Finance Department,
Utility Customer Services.
5) The City staff will have the authority, as identified below, to adjust leaks based on consumption usage which
exceeds twice the normal monthly consumption average based on a monthly average usage for both water and waste
water for the previous twelve (12) months.
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ADMINISTRATIVE POLICIES AND PROCEDURES
Section: City Council
Subject: Water Bill Excessive Use Credit Policy
Date: 4/2/2018 Page 3 of 4
100.07 Water Bill Excessive Use Credit Policy
6) Once a City of Edgewater Finance Department employee or representative notifies a customer of a water leak and
it is not repaired in forty eight hours, it may result in the disconnection of service until such time as the leak is repaire d.
(The time may vary dependent upon water conservation mandates.)
7) Financial adjustments associated to billed usage/consumption will be allowed one (1) per every two (2) years per
customer’s Account/Premise.
Procedures:
1) Water leak adjustments must be requested by contacting the City of Edgewater Finance Department, Utility
Customer Services and must be accompanied by a completed Utility Adjustment Request Form along with any
plumber’s receipt or other proof of the repair when applicable.
2) After all documentation has been received by the Finance Department, Utility Customer Services, a determination is
made regarding what type of leak this is/is not and if the leak is adjustable or not and notification is made to the
requesting account holder stating approval or disapproval of the requested adjustment.
3) The determination may require contact with repair company/plumber to correct any confirmed leaks.
4) A leak adjustment may occur only after all known leaks have been repaired or any exceptional unexplained
consumption has been verified by a plumber and/or utilities field staff, and/or usage has returned to its previous normal
average and may require a verified meter read by city utilities personnel.
5) While an adjustment request is being processed, the customer is responsible to pay at least an amount equal to
their prior month’s bill in order to remain in good standing on all current billings. Upon determination of adjustment
request all remaining balances will be applied to the account and due on the next bill cycle. If this does not occur, the
customer is subject to all current and applicable fees, collection and termination of services, processes, and
procedures.
6) Average monthly usage will be calculated based on average monthly consumption using the previous twelve (12)
consecutive bills. This average will not include any bills that have been estimated or that have zero usage and/or non-
occupancy of premise.
7) Average monthly usage for customers that have little or no usage history will be estimated at the current City-wide
average based on the use type of the type of occupancy associated with the account.
8) Leak adjustments will only cover a two month consecutive period.
Approving Authority:
Utilities Customer Service employees shall have authority to approve a leak adjustment of up to $100.
Utilities Customer Service Supervisors shall have authority to approve a leak adjustment of up to $500.
Finance Director shall have authority to approve a leak adjustment of up to $1,000.
City of Edgewater
ADMINISTRATIVE POLICIES AND PROCEDURES
Section: City Council
Subject: Water Bill Excessive Use Credit Policy
Date: 4/2/2018 Page 4 of 4
100.07 Water Bill Excessive Use Credit Policy
City Manager shall have authority to approve a leak adjustment of up to $1,500.
All adjustment requests over $1,500 will be considered by the City Council.
No member of City staff shall process leak adjustments for themselves, family members, friends, co -workers, or for
rental units they own or manage. All adjustments for these categories must be processed by th e next higher level of
supervisor. The Finance Director shall consider approval of adjustments for supervisors.
A monthly report of all adjustments shall be submitted to and reviewed by the Finance Director.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION, REQUIREMENT AND RESPONSIBILITIES
It shall be the responsibility of the Finance Director to monitor and update this policy.
Approved: _____________________________________ ____________
Michael Ignasiak, Mayor Date
City of Edgewater
Legislation Text
104 N. Riverside Drive
Edgewater, FL 32132
File #:AR-2018-3271,Version:2
COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM
SUBJECT:
Recreation and Cultural Services Board -Councilman Conroy's appointment due to the expired term of Laura
Konters, who is seeking reappointment.
DEPARTMENT:
Parks & Recreation
SUMMARY:
Laura Bernstein,now Laura Konters,was appointed to the Recreation and Cultural Services Board on February
1, 2016 to fill a vacancy on the Board.
Ms.Konters’term expired November 7,2017.Ms.Konters has expressed an interest to be reappointed to the
Board.At the Recreation and Cultural Services Board meeting held on February 22,2018,the Board
unanimously voted to reappoint Laura Konters for a three year term that will expire April 2, 2021.
BUDGETED ITEM:☐ Yes ☐ No ☒ Not Applicable
BUDGET AMENDMENT REQUIRED:☐ Yes ☐ No ☒ Not Applicable
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Motion to reappoint Ms.Laura Konters to the Recreation and Cultural Services Board for a three year term that
will expire April 2, 2021.
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Andrea Simmons
From:Laura <nikechic23@aol.com>
Sent:Tuesday, January 09, 2018 11:51 AM
To:Andrea Simmons
Subject:Re: Rec board - Laura
Follow Up Flag:Follow up
Flag Status:Flagged
Yes please! It has been my pleasure to serve on the Recreation and Cultural Services Board. My appointment expired on
November 7, 2017. This message expresses my desire to be re-appointed to the Recreation and Cultural Services Board
for another term.
Laura Konters
Sent from my iPhone
> On Jan 9, 2018, at 11:14 AM, Andrea Simmons <asimmons@cityofedgewater.org> wrote:
>
> Hi Laura,
> Happy New Year! It has come to my attention that it is time to reappoint you to the board. If that is your desire, start
by making a formal request to be reappointed. You can do that by sending me an e-mail message something like the
one below. Then we will get your reappointment on the next RCS Board meeting agenda and send it on to Council for
approval.
>
> "It has been my pleasure to serve on the Recreation and Cultural Services Board. My appointment expired on
November 7, 2017. This message expresses my desire to be re-appointed to the Recreation and Cultural Services Board
for another term."
>
> Best Regards,
> Andrea Simmons
>
> Parks & Recreation
> City of Edgewater
>
> E-mail: asimmons@cityofedgewater.org
> Web: www.CityofEdgewater.org
> Phone: (386) 424-2400 x 7204
> Fax: (386)424-2416
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Samantha Bergeron
> Sent: Monday, January 08, 2018 7:46 PM
> To: Andrea Simmons
> Subject: Rec board - Laura
>
> Laura’s term was up in November... is she interested to be re-appointed? if so we need something in writing from her
and place on council agenda along with any other interested applicants.
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City of Edgewater
Legislation Text
104 N. Riverside Drive
Edgewater, FL 32132
File #:AR-2018-3270,Version:1
COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM
SUBJECT:
Mark Karet,Zev Cohen &Associates,requesting the removal of two (2)historic trees on property located at
412 West Park Avenue and 418 West Park Avenue.
DEPARTMENT: Development Services
SUMMARY:
The property is located south of West Park Avenue and currently contains several parcels.The property owner is proposing to
construct an RV and Boat Storage facility.An arborist contracted by the applicant visited the site to inspect the trees.Per the
Arborist’s report,tree #1 (40-inch Live Oak)is healthy;however,the location of the tree is not conducive to the proposed conceptual
plan for the development.Tree #3 (45-inch Live Oak)has suffered significant damage and is in distress;the report indicated the tree is
likely to continue to fail.
Due to the condition of tree #3 staff recommends authorization for removal with no replacement required.
Per Section 21-55.03(b)of the Land Development Code (LDC),historic tree #1 is healthy per the Arborist Report;therefore staff
recommends authorization for removal of the subject tree and for Council to:
1.Require the replacement of historic trees at a ratio of one inch (1”)diameter to one inch (1”)diameter of replacement trees
(40” = 16 trees @ minimum 2.5” diameter), or
2.Require the payment of money per Section 21-311 equivalent to the replacement cost of the replacement trees.Per
Resolution 2017-R-24, historic tree removal permit costs are $5.00 per square inch ($5.00 x 1,256” = $6,280).
BUDGETED ITEM:☐ Yes ☐ No ☒ Not Applicable
BUDGET AMENDMENT REQUIRED:☐ Yes ☐ No ☒ Not Applicable
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Motion to approve the removal of two (2)historic trees,upon site plan approval and the issuance of a clearing permit;with the
condition that the applicant and/or property owner mitigate the removal of historic tree #1 as provided in Section 21-55.03(b)of the
LDC prior to the issuance of a Certificate of Occupancy.
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To: Mayor & Council
Via: Development Services Department
From: Mark Karet, Director of Planning & Landscape Architecture
Subject: Historic Tree Removal Request
Barracuda Boat & RV Storage Edgewater (ZC 17142)
Date: March 8, 2018
This is a request pursuant to Article V, Section 21-55.05 of the City of
Edgewater Land Development Code to remove 2 historic trees from an 8.7±
acre site located on the south side of W. Park Avenue about 140± linear feet
west of Flagler Avenue. The property owner, Barracuda Boat & RV LLC,
plans to make a $3 million investment in the site to establish a new business
called “Barracuda Boat & RV Storage Edgewater”. It is my understanding
that an arborist report has been provided to City under separate cover.
Zev Cohen & Associates is currently developing the site plan for this new
business. In the process of surveying the property it was discovered that it
contains 5 live oak trees that exceed the 36” diameter that defines a historic
live oak tree as listed in Section 21-55.06. These 5 trees are shown on the
attached Historic Tree Exhibit. The Historic Tree Exhibit shows the location
of the site’s historic trees in relation to the proposed improvements. The 2
trees identified as tree #1 and #3 are the subjects of this request.
Three of the 5 historic trees on the site will be preserved within the tree
protection and landscaping buffer planned for the eastern boundary of the
site. However, we are requesting your approval to remove tree #3 because
it is severely damaged and is experiencing decline and decay. As a result of
the damage it is not a tree of the significance that the LDC seeks to protect.
We are requesting your approval to remove tree #1 because we believe that
once the site is developed for the owner’s intended use; its exposed location
without surrounding trees will subject it to progressively more damage
during windstorms. Although it is a healthy tree, it should be noted that the
tree has already sustained minor wind damage. Since the business’s purpose
is to store and safeguard their customers’ boats and RV’s, our client is
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ZC 17142
March 8, 2018
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concerned about the possible damage and potential liability associated with
the tree remaining in place.
Tree number #1 is a healthy 40” live oak. We propose to replace this tree in
the site plan submittal that we will soon be making to your staff in
accordance with the provisions of Section 21-55.03(b). Tree #3 is a 45” live
oak tree that is significantly damaged. In accordance with Section 21-
55.03(b), we do not plan to provide mitigation for this tree.
CC: Michelle Shugar
Michael Stanley
Arbor Report
March 4, 2018
Bonnie Brown
City of Edgewater
Senior Planner
386-424-2400 ext. 1502
bbrown@cityofedgewater.org
Re: Edgewater Boat and RV Storage; Tree Health Assessment for (8) oak trees
INTRODUCTION:
This report details a site review to confirm species, verify size, and provide an overall tree health
assessment for eight (8) oak trees located at the proposed Edgewater Boat and RV Storage site
located at the SW corner of Park Avenue and Flagler Avenue, Edgewater, Florida. (Figure 1, 2).
Figure 1. Aerial View Edgewater Boat & RV Storage Project site.
Figure 2. Aerial view of (8) reviewed oak trees
All trees reviewed were evaluated for overall health and to determine the percent of Live Crown
Ratio (LCR). Live Crown Ratio is a useful measurement to indicate tree vigor using a ratio of
crown length to total tree height or the percentage of a tree’s total height that has foliage. Each
tree was also measured for Diameter at Breast Height (DBH) using a standard forestry DBH tape
to determine if they are considered Historic trees based on the City of Edgewater, Land
Development Code.
The City of Edgewater, Land Development Code defines Historic trees and Tree Removal Permit
Standards:
21-55.03 - Tree Removal Permit Standards
a. Existing trees may be relocated to suitable areas on same site in accordance with sound
industry practices, refer to Section 21-311.
b. All mitigated (replaced or relocated) trees shall be a minimum of 2.5 inches measured
six inches (6”) above the soil line or 10-feet in height above the soil line. Historic tree
removal permits granted by the City Council shall have the following options:
1. Determine the tree to be removed is in such a condition that it is hazardous to the
surrounding area or structure(s) that no replacement is necessary, or
2. Require the replacement of historic trees at a ratio of one inch (1”) diameter to one
inch (1”) diameter of replacement trees, or
3. Require the payment of money per Section 21-311 equivalent to the replacement cost
of the replacement trees.
21-55.05 - Historic Trees
Historic trees shall only be removed upon approval of a Tree Removal Permit granted by
the City Council. Historic trees are those listed in Section 21-55.06 that reach 36-inches
DBH with the exception of the Laurel Oak.
OBSERVATIONS:
Tree #1 - This tree is a HISTORIC live oak (Quercus virginiana) with a 40” DBH. It has a Live
Crown Ratio of about 80%. This tree has minor damage from tropical storms the past two years
but has no visual indication of internal decay or likelihood of failure and is overall very healthy.
Tree #2 - This tree is a laurel oak (Quercus laurifolia) with a 38” DBH. It has a Live Crown
Ratio of about 35%. This tree has significant damage from recent storms and several of them
main stems have been broken. There are hypoxylon cankers present and mushrooms growing on
the broken, lateral branches. These fungi are a good indication the tree is senescing and has
internal heartwood decay. This species of o ak is a short -lived, hardwood species that typically
only live to be about 60 - 70 years in optimal conditions. Laurel oaks commonly decay internally
of the main stem with age. This decay can extend into the large lateral branches and fail without
warning. Laurel oaks that experience this internal rotting can look healthy externally but often
end up losing large branches unexpectedly or blowing over in storms (Ref:
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/pdffiles/ST/ST54900.pdf).
Tree #3 - This tree is a HISTORIC live oak (Quercus virginiana) with a 44.5” DBH. It has a
Live Crown Ratio of about 35%. This live oak tree has had significant damage from recent
storms and has a very low LCR and poor structure. The main, central stem appears to have been
recently broken and previous wounds are not healing or compartmentalizing. This is an
indication the tree is in distress and is beginning to decline.
Tree #4 - This tree is a HISTORIC live oak (Quercus virginiana) with a 40.5” DBH. It has a
Live Crown Ratio of about 70%. This tree has minor damage from tropical storms the past two
years but has no visual indication of internal decay or likelihood of failure and is overall very
healthy.
Tree #5 - This tree is a HISTORIC live oak (Quercus virginiana) with a 38” DBH. It has a Live
Crown Ratio of about 60%. This tree has minor damage from tropical storms the past two years
but has no visual indication of internal decay or likelihood of failure and is overall very healthy
and recovering.
Tree #6 - This tree is a HISTORIC live oak (Quercus virginiana) with a 36” DBH. It has a Live
Crown Ratio of about 50%. This tree has minor damage from tropical storms the past two years
but has no visual indication of internal decay or likelihood of failure and is overall very healthy.
It has a low LCR but appears to be recovering and flushing new leaves.
Tree #7 - This tree is a live oak (Quercus virginiana) with a 32” DBH. It has a Live Crown
Ratio of about 60%. This tree has minor damage from tropical storms the past two years but has
no visual indication of internal decay or likelihood of failure and is overall very healthy.
Tree #8 - This tree is a laurel oak (Quercus laurifolia) with a 37” DBH. It has a Live Crown
Ratio of about 30%. This tree has significant damage from recent storms and several of them
main stems have been broken. Bacterial wetwood, also known as slime flux, was observed on
this laurel oak oozing out of an old, broken lateral limb. Slime flux is an indication of wounding
and internal decay. This laurel oak is senescing and is unlikely to recover.
CONCLUSION / RECOMMENDATIONS:
Out of the eight (8) trees that were reviewed and evaluated, five (5) of them are Historic trees
based on the Cit y of Edgewater’s Land Development Code. These five (5) Historic trees are
generally healthy with the exception of Tree #3, which has significant storm damage and is not
recovering or healing old wounds. The canopy is dying back on this live oak and it is likely to
continue to fail. Additionally, Trees #2 and #8 are very old laurel oaks and are senescing due to
their age and tropical storm events the past couple of years.
# Species Common DBH LCR Health Status Historic status?
1 Quercus virginiana Live Oak 40” 80% Healthy Historic
2 Quercus laurifolia Laurel Oak 38” 35% Senescing No
3 Quercus virginiana Live Oak 44.5” 35% Senescing, Decay Historic
4 Quercus virginiana Live Oak 40.5” 70% Healthy Historic
5 Quercus virginiana Live Oak 38” 60% Healthy Historic
6 Quercus virginiana Live Oak 36” 50% Healthy Historic
7 Quercus virginiana Live Oak 32” 60% Healthy No
8 Quercus laurifolia Laurel Oak 37” 30% Senescing No
Sincerely,
Ray Jarr ett,
Biologist / Arborist
ISA Certified Arborist FL-5343A
ISA Tree Risk Assessor Qualified
Trees and plants are living things and are subject to an array of potential health problems, abiotic factors and
unpredictable weather that can cause healthy trees and plants to fail. Information provided in this report is for
consideration; and is based on my professional experience, formal education, and methodologies of the International
Society of Arboriculture, ISA. Ultimately the client must use their own judgment and decisions, but may consider these
recommendations.