05-21-2001 - Workshop
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THE CITY OF EDGE WATER
POST OFFICE BOX 100-EDGEWATER, FLORIDA 32132-0100
Mayor Donald A. Schmidt
District 1 Councilman James P. Brown
District 2 Councilman Dennis A. Vincenzi
District 3 Councilwoman Harriet E. Rhodes
District 4 Councilwoman Judith R. Lichter
City Manager Kenneth R. Hooper
City Attorney Scott A. Cookson
City Clerk Susan J. Wadsworth
Legal Assistant Robin L. Matusick
Ass!. to City Mgr. Elizabeth J. McBride
May 15,2001
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-PUBLIC NOTICE-
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The City Council of Edgewater will hold a workshop session at 6:00 p.m.,
Monday, May 21,2001, in the Community Center, prior to the regular scheduled
meeting. The purpose of the meeting is to discuss City Council Goals for FY
200112002.
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 insure that a verbatim record of the proceedings is made.
/n accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, persons needing assistance to participate
in any of these proceedings should contact City Clerk Susan Wadsworth, 904-424-2407, prior to the
meeting.
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CITY MANAGER'S OFFICE
104 NORTH RIVERSIDE DRIVE
(386)424-2404 FAX-(386)424-2421
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- THE CITY OF EDGE WATER
POST OFFICE BOX 100-EDGEWATER, FLORIDA 32132-0100
Mayor Donald A. Schmidt
District 1 Councilman James P. Brown
District 2 Councilman Dennis A. Vincenzi
District 3 Councilwoman Harriet E. Rhodes
District 4 Councilwoman Judith R. Lichter
TO:
FROM:
C.M. NO:
DATE:
SUBJECT:
City Manager Kenneth R. Hooper
City Attorney Scott A. Cookson
City Clerk Susan J. Wadsworth
Legal Assistant Robin L. Matusick
Ass!. to City Mgr. Elizabeth' J. McBride
, INTER-OFFICE MEMORANDUM
EDqEW A TER, FLORIDA
Mayor and City ~ouncil .) t.
Ken Hooper, City Manager /:I,
2001-026 '
May 14,2001
Council Goal Setting
'The City Council conducted a GoaJ Setting work session January 10,2000. A copy of the January
2000 memo is enclosed for your information. Council's consensus for FY 200012001 goals were
adopted as:
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Economic Development
Financial Stability
Drainage Improvements
Comprehensive Plan Update
City Hall Siting
Several economic development enhance'ments have been implemented. The enhancements include:
1. Infrastructure - The City has taken an aggressive position of providing the
necessary public infrastructure to encourage sensible development where proper
planning and economics supports growth.
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a)
water/sewer improvements have been completed in the corridors of Park
A venue, Skyway Drive, Dale Street, Airpark Drive and south along US 1 to
the County's new wastewater treatment plant;
roadway improvements have been completed along 'park A venue at Airpark
Road and Dale Street;
construction contract for FIND Phase I improvements has been awarded and
FIND Phase II design and permitting ha~e been started.
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104 NORTH RIVERSIDE DRIVE
(386)424-2404 FAX-(386)424-2421
Council Goal Setting
May 14,2001
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2. Annexations - The City is actively seeking economically-advantaged areas for
annexation and development within the City. The primary areas have been south
along US 1 and west along Park A venue. We have annexed over 800 acres of mixed-
use, industrial arid commercial property since the January 2000 work session. The
City has updated the Edgewater Comprehensive Plan which includes adopting
preferred land use designations for over 2000 acres that have previously been
annexed since 1990 but were never included into the comprehensive plan: New
- annexations include:
a) Massey Airport area along Park A venue, Airport Road and Skyway Dri ve;
b) Parcels around SR 442 and Mission Road;
c) Tim Howard parcel- 500 acres along south US 1 at VoIco Road.
3. Quality of Life - Economic development also includes quality enhancements to offer
an attraction' for new projects, development, workers, residents and industrial
relocation. Since the January 2000'work session, the following improvements have
been implemented:
a) . New gymnasium NMCA recreational complex has been completed and new
memberships are exceeding projections;
b) hnpr~ved public safety:
1) . adop!ed fire impact fees
2) upgraded fire fighting vehicles and equipment
3) reorganization of police department resulting in more officers per
zone per day. Also producing new community policing presence,
increased departmental moral, public awareness is growing
4) implemented vehicle replacement program for police and fire vehicles
5) developing consolidated dispatch services with New Smyrna Beach,
Port Orange and Oak Hill
c) City Hall Siting Committee has completed analysis, City to follow-up with
site alternatives;
d) In process offinal adoption of updated City Comprehensive Plan forplanning
of 20-year period;
e) Adopted unified Land Development Code resulting in improved site
development regulations, environmental protection, code enforcement
policies, zoning regulations and better community standards;
f) . Streamlined development review process to reduce turn-around time for pre-
application, TRC review and building permit issuance;
g) Extended City Hall business hours to facilitate building/planning applications
and residents doing business within City Hall;
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Council Goal Setting
May 14,2001
Page 3
The City has implemented several Financial Improvements concerning financial planning,
budgeting and reporting. The financial enhancements have been made to improve the fiscal
condition of the City and provide the means for improving City services. A summary of changes
since the January 2000 work session include:
1.
5-year capital improvement plan incorporated into City's updated comprehensive
plan;
Establish vehicle replacement fund to level the multi-year expenditures for vehicle
replacement; . '. _
Initiated Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) study and adoption to fund
infrastructure improvements in FIND Industrial Park and Massey Airport areas; .
Implemented the process of "base" budget adoption and detailed review of proposed
service changes;
Implemented defined purchaSing system including strict controls and better review
and analysis;
Developed cost-effective professional services contract for legal review, engineering
review and code enforcement legal revi~w;
Initiated review of all revenue sources to identify areas that may need update.
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The City has initiated Drainage/Water Resourcesimproyements which include:
1. Master drainage plan is near completion, currently we are having all structures
(inverts) surveyed. Upon 'completion 6fsurveyand hydraulic modeling; the City
will conduct public hearings and adopt a master drainage plan;
2. The City has initiated a major reclaimed water system expansion including reclaimed
water storage, pumping and distribution system improvements;
3. The City is participating with the Volusia Water Alliance to plan, develop and adopt
a 20-year plan for providing potable water to our residents;
4. The City has developed a regional partnership with Volusia County for providing
cost-effective water and sewer service in Southeast Volusia County through
wholesale Master Utility Agreements;
5. Edgewater and New Smyrna Beach have developed an agreement for the
interconnection of an emergency potable water supply.
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Council Goal Setting
May 14,2001
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GOALS FOR FY 200112002
Based on the major improvements the City of Edgewater has made concerning Economic
Development, Quality of Life and Financial Enhancements, the following goals are suggested for
further improvements for the City:
Implement CRAffax Increment Financing for FIND and Massey areas;
Coordi~ate with FDOT concerning the widening of SR 442 from 1-95 to US 1 and
maximize City's beautifiCation efforts, utility relocation and utility upgrades;
Implement the consolidated dispatch system with Port Orange, New Smyrna Beach
and Oak Hill;
Initiate planning, design and infrastructure improvements for western reserve area
(Park Avenue, Mission Road, SR 442);
Implement franchise service area agreement" for commercial solid waste service;
Expand City's potable water capacity by adding new welles) in the vicinity of 1-~5
and SR 442;
Expand resurfacing program from 12;000 ft. per yeai' to 16,000 ft. per year;
Expand park system by adding ball fields, amphitheater and other amenities at Hawks
Park Complex and design and implement plan to develop cultural center on property
adjacent to park;
Maximize funding opportunities of V olusia Forever and ECHO programs;
Review and update revenue sources for increased financial opportunity;
Develop Joint Planning Area Agreement(s) with Volusia County, New Smyrna
Beach and Oak Hill;
Initiate purchase of property for proposed City Hall Complex, develop funding,
design and construction plan for City Hall Complex.
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Enclosure
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INTER-OFFICE MEMORANDUM
EDGEW A TER, FLORIDA
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FROM:
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Mayor and City Council bA
Kenneth R. Hooper, City Manager
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December 17, 1999
Goals and Priorities Work Session - January 10,2000
In preparation of the Goals and Priorities Work Session with City Council, staff has developed a
listing of topics that may stimulate discussion and concerns among Council. The purpose of
developing a preliminary list of goals and priorities is to assist in focusing your short-term and long-
range plans for the City. The listed goals and priorities are not presented in any particular priority
order.
The purpose of the work session is to have the Mayor and City Council develop short-range and
long-range policies and provide direction for staff to assist in implementation of the goals. The
depiction of goals and policies are used to develop the update of the Comprehensive Plan, 5-year
Capital Improvement Plan and the annual budget.
Economic Development
1) incentives through construction of infrastructure
2) use of community redevelopment agency (CRA)
3) use of tax increment financing as a funding method TIP)
4) FIND
5) Park A venue
Beautification
I) state roads - US 1, SR 442
2) county roads - Park Ave.
3) adopt-a-road - local roads
4) code enforcement
5) enhancement programs
Mayor & City Council
Goals & Priorities
December 17, 1999
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New City Hall
1) relocation from current location and sell river front property
2) centralize along US 1 or SR 442
3) expansion of police department
Financial Options
I) bank loans for infrastructure improvement projects
2) refinancing existing assessment program to reduce annual payment for longer time
3) tax increment financing
4) reserve limitation
5) ad valorem tax plan
Road Improvements
I) paving of existing dirt roads
2) resurfacing existing paved roads (old)
3) resurfacing Florida Shores assessment road projects
4) new roads (SR 442 west of 195)
Utility Services (water/sewer)
I) update policies concerning vacant properties
2) update methods of billing (rentals)
3) modify rate structure (cost per gallon)
4) reclaimed water system expansion
5) cost for reclaimed water
6) wholesale agreement with County
7) wholesale agreement with New Smyrna Beach
8) expansion of water system to upgrade treatment of Water Plant
Drainage System
1) update Master Plan
2) implement basin improvement to reduce street/yard flooding
3) maintenance of existing system and ponds
Privatization Investigation
1) solid waste
2) vehicle maintenance
3) building maintenance
4) grounds maintenance
5) banking/utility billing
Mayor & City Council
Goals & Priorities
December 17, 1999
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Recreation Development
1) YMCA
2) youth programs
3) outdoor facilities at 26-acre park
4) funding for future development of park site
5) coordination with County, other cities and school board
Comprehensive Plan Update
1) major update
2) new Land Development regulations
3) consolidation of land use and zoning
Staffing Concerns
1) Finance
2) Police
3) Engineering
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