12-05-2016 - Regular City of Edgewater 104 N.Riverside Drive
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WGEINATER Meeting Minutes
City Council
Michael Ignasiak,Mayor
Christine Power,District 1
Amy Vogt,District 2
Dan Blazi,District 3
Gary T. Conroy,District 4
Monday,December 5,2016 6:30 PM Council Chambers
1. CALL TO ORDER,ROLL CALL,PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE,INVOCATION
Present: 6- Mayor Mike Ignasiak,Councilwoman Christine Power,Councilwoman Amy Vogt,
Councilman Dan Blazi,and Councilman Gary Conroy
Also Present: 3 - City Manager Tracey Barlow,City Clerk/Paralegal Robin Matusick,and City Attorney Aaron
Wolfe
2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES-None at this time
3. PRESENTATIONS/PROCLAMATIONS/PLAQUES/CERTIFICATESIDONATIONS
a. AR-2016-2158 Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting
This Presentation was received and filed.
b. AR-2016-2207 Presentation of a Proclamation and Plaque to John Riesbeck of Smokin' J's Real
Texas BBQ and Shawn Gilmer who came from Gulfport, Florida during the
aftermath of Hurricane Matthew in support of the City of Edgewater and our
residents by bringing food and a truck load of various supplies.
This Presentation was received and filed.
c. AR-2016-2213 Presentation by Bev Johnson of the YMCA on the Community Healthy Living
Index(CHLI)and 2016 Results
This Presentation was received and filed.
3.a. Proclamations Presented Outside Chambers-None at this time
4. CITIZEN COMMENTS
Glenn Powers, 2628 Yule Tree Dr.• Saturday, December 10th, there will be a convoy of 18 wheelers,fire
trucks, police cars and first responders meeting at the US./Canadian border in Calais, Maine for the
start of the Wreaths Across America. Wreaths Across America is an organization that places wreaths on
the graves of Veterans throughout the United States, as well as other countries. The convoy will be
traveling through many states, it will pick up volunteers,first responders,fire fighters and policemen, and
will deliver 500,000 wreaths to Arlington National Cemetery. There will be many stops and ceremonies
along the way. The final ceremony will be on Saturday, December 17th, while that ceremony is
happening, there will be a ceremony right here at the Edgewater-New Smyrna
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Cemetery. Edgewater was the first city to start this ceremony. Mr. Powers invited everyone, City
Council, City Staff citizens and residents of the area to please come to the ceremony on Saturday,
December 17th at noon.
Dennis Titali, 608 Charter Lane: A licensed plumber diagnosed his water as Bacterial Water Infection,
based upon the physical evidence, there were also four experts that looked at the evidence, including City
Supervisor, Bob; Mike from Culligan; Kevin from B & L Plumbing and the hot water tank manufacturer,
who took samples of the slime. I'm concerned there is no testing requirement by the City for bacterial
slime in their system, only the standard water test via the state EPA regulations which classify bacterial
slime as a non-health hazard. There are test kits available for checking this problem in the water system.
I'm concerned there is poor maintenance in the cleaning and flushing of the water system. Per the
licensed plumber, the cheaper chloramines method of cleaning the water is contributing to my problem.
I was notified by the city that my hydrant was not on the maintenance list when I complained about the
rusted out bolts. I also note where I live, the many culdesacs and the 50% vacancy rates causing
stagnant city water flow, I'm concerned that the city and state have no action plan for this bacterial
infection, other than they follow EPA regulations. The public thinks this is normal when they drain their
hot water tank and immediately get discolored bacterial water, thinking it's Florida, it's normal. Many of
my neighbors say they have exactly the same symptons as me,yellow water out of the hot and cold. I have
also seen oily spots on top of the water. I'm concerned because this infection is very hard to eliminate,
this being the 4th, 5th or 6th flush. Bacterial slime coats the plumbing, diminishing flow, clogging
aerators, destroying hot water tanks and all other water appliances. I pulled 1.5 pounds of slime out of a
brand new hot water tank after 6 months use.
Mr. Barlow responded that City Staff and the Health Department has been working with Mr. Vitali. We've
pulled water samples, they've come back within the parameters of the EPA requirements and the state
statute that we're required to provide water. The Health Department has also tested the water with the
same results, and suggested raising the water temperature on the hot water tank. Mr. Barlow also
suggested a company that tests the water from different locations in the household to determine the root of
the problem.
Paul Kelley, Attorney on behalf of David Gamell: Presented information regarding Health Insurance
Benefits under Florida statute 112.19. Mr. Gamell had come to the City Council before and had been
told that if he presented written evidence that Council had agreed to providing lifetime Health Insurance
Benefits, that is what is being presented. Mayor Ignasiak directed Mr. Kelley to provide that information
to Mr. Barlow and Mr. Wolfe. Further discussion followed.
Dave Gamell: Hired in February 1986, dedicated life to the Police Department, spent 21 years as a
Senior Investigator, worked on the road and in that time, endured physical problems, had a heart attack,
stints put in, triple bypass surgery over the course of career, then forced to retire under medical the end of
2007. I was without insurance, that's when I retained attorney, Paul Kelley. There was alot of
correspondence back and forth between the City Manager and the City Attorney at that time, they came to
an agreement, that I would get my medical as part of my settlement, we would not settle my case until the
city agreed to give me medical, at that time, 2010, they did reinstate my medical, until just recently, they
took it away from me. I'm just asking to have my medical reinstated for me and my family.
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Mayor Ignasiak acknowledged that Mr. Gamell had been an outstanding detective and if there was an
agreement made with the City, then they would honor that agreement, but that documentation has yet to
be shown.
Carol Stoughton, 2740 Evergreen Dr: Stated the City should pay Mr. Gamell what is due him and he
deserves consideration.
Jim Braddock, 1820 Banyan Tree Dr: Concerned about how the city is removing trees in the canal and
erosion using the demucker. Worked 38 years to improve the embankment and the Water Department
came in and destroyed the integrity of that bank; asking the Council to please refrain from touching the
southside, the road is accessible, until talking to the adjoining landowner that granted that easement.
Mr. Barlow responded this is the first he's heard from Mr. Braddock; this is standard procedure for
cleaning the stormwater canals, we will look into Mr. Braddock's concerns. Mayor Ignasiak asked about
the process, discussion followed
Corrie Sapp, 2630 Travelers Palm: stated during the hurricane, she had trees from across the canal fall
on her house, she had someone come and get the trees out of her yard, but the people cutting the trees
could only cut them down to 8 to 10 feet high and now there is new growth and the tree roots are exposed,
so it's only a matter of time before the trees will fall again; who is responsible because they are not on her
property?
Mr. Conroy responded that there are several places like this and the City needs to come up with a game
plan on how to address it and fix the erosion. Mr. Barlow asked for a little time for City staff to come up
with a workshop, to discuss this issue, will inventory Florida Shores, linear footage etc. and how to come
up with funding for repairs, such as a Special Assessment District throughout Florida Shores, or increase
Stormwater rates.
5. APPROVAL OR CHANGES/MODIFICATIONS TO THE AGENDA
None at this time.
6. CITY COUNCIL REPORTS
Mayor Ignasiak reported, attending: Southeast Volusia Chamber Installation Banquet; Farmton grand
opening; League of Cities Dinner hosted by the City of New Smynra Beach; "Army of Hope"event at
Elk's Lodge, this event helps raise money for families of deployed that encounter financial dificuilties;
Am Vets Pearl Harbor event at Hawks Park; rode the trail, the County is still cleaning up, but is being
highly used through the cleanup process; and visited the Linemans College.
Councilwoman Power welcomed Amy Vogt to Council, then reported, attending the League of Cities
dinner hosted by the City of New Smyrna Beach.
Councilwoman Vogt reported, attending: League of Cities dinner hosted by the City of New Smyrna
Beach;Am Vets Pearl Harbor ceremony, and Farmton Ribbion Cutting Ceremony.
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Councilman Blazi discussed challenging the Council to draft an ordiance to go above state statute for
those who have retired under disability retirement, allowing past, present, or future Public Safety to
recieve health care benefits for themselves.
Councilwoman Power asked for clarification on statutes 175, 185, and also asked if this would also cover
Public Work's employees.
Councilman Blazi stated that Public Works isn't within state statute at all due the nature of Public Safety,
and risk factor
Councilwoman Vogt staled in her opinion, it's our obligation to support our police and fire personnel
A motion was made by Councilman Blazi, second by Councilman Conroy, to approve Blazi
then restated his motion that the City of Edgewater go above and beyond state statute and for
those officers that have retired under disability retirement under 175 and/or 185 and those
officers that are in the process or are going to or in the future end up that they would also
receive from the City, health care benefits for themselves as if they were still an employee of
the City without cost to them. The MOTION was APPROVED by the following vote:
Yes: 5- Mayor Ignasiak,Councilwoman Power,Councilwoman Vogt,Councilman Blazi and
Councilman Conroy
7. CONSENT AGENDA
a. AR-2016-2168 Thomas Street Septic Tank Elimination & Stormwater Improvements - Project
Close-Out
A motion was made by Councilwoman Power, second by Councilman Conroy, to approve the
Consent Agenda.The MOTION was APPROVED by the following vote:
Yes: 5- Mayor Ignasiak,Councilwoman Power,Councilwoman Vogt,Councilman Blazi and
Councilman Conroy
8. PUBLIC HEARINGS,ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS
a. 2016-0-24(3) Second Reading/Public Hearing -Ordinance No. 2016-0-24.
City Attorney Wolfe read Ordinance No. 2016-0-24 into the record.
City Manager Barlow made a staff presentation.
Mayor Ignasiak opened and closed the public hearing.
A motion was made by Councilman Conroy, second by Councilman Blazi, to approve the
language change for the General Employee Pension Board to provide clarity in the
compensation definition referencing Ordinance No. 2016-0-24. The MOTION was
APPROVED by the following vote:
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Yes: 5- Mayor Ignasiak,Councilwoman Power,Councilwoman Vogt,Councilman Blazi and
Councilman Conroy
b. 2016-0-45 2nd Reading - Ordinance No. 2016-0-45: Ed and Donna Ruby requesting
annexation of 3.46± acres of land located along the north side of Acee Drive (PID
7431-00-00-0151).
City Attorney Wolfe read Ordinance No. 2016-0-45 into the record.
City Manager Barlow made a staff presentation.
Council and staff discussed: residents are not on sewer, they have septic and city water.
Mayor Ignasiak opened and closed the public hearing.
A motion was made by Councilman Blazi, second by Councilwoman Vogt, to approve
Ordinance No. 2016-0-45.The MOTION was APPROVED by the following vote:
Yes: 5 - Mayor Ignasiak,Councilwoman Power.Councilwoman Vogt,Councilman Blazi and
Councilman Conroy
c. 2016-0-46 2nd Reading - Ordinance No. 2016-0-46: Ed and Donna Ruby requesting an
amendment to the Comprehensive Plan Future Land Use Map to include 3.46±
acres of land located along the north side of Acee Drive (PID 7431-00-00-0151) as
Low Density Transition.
City Attorney Wolfe read Ordinance No. 2016-0-46 into the record.
City Manager Barlow made a staff presentation.
Council and staff discussed: Low Density Transition
Mayor Ignasiak opened and closed the public hearing.
A motion was made by Councilwoman Power, second by Councilwoman Vogt, to approve
Ordinance No. 2016-0-46. The MOTION was APPROVED by the following vote:
Yes: 5- Mayor Ignasiak,Councilwoman Power,Councilwoman Vogt,Councilman Blazi and
Councilman Conroy
d. 2016-0-47 2nd Reading - Ordinance No. 2016-0-47: Amberly Pearson, requesting annexation
of 8.6± acres of land located along Pearl Lake Trail and Taylor Road.
City Attorney Wolfe read Ordinance No. 2016-0-47 into the record.
City Manager Barlow made a staff presentation.
Mayor Ignasiak opened and closed the public hearing.
A motion was made by Councilwoman Power, second by Councilman Blazi, to approve
Ordinance No. 2016-0-47.The MOTION was APPROVED by the following vote:
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Yes: 5- Mayor Ignasiak,Councilwoman Power,Councilwoman Vogt,Councilman Blazi and
Councilman Conroy
e. 2016-0-48 2nd Reading - Ordinance No. 2016-0-48: Amberly Pearson, requesting an
amendment to the Comprehensive Plan Future Land Use Map to include 8.6± acres
of land located at 2450 Taylor Road; 2460 Taylor Road and the parcels to the east
and south of 2450 Taylor Road as Low Density Transition with Conservation
Overlay.
City Attorney Wolfe read Ordinance No. 2016-0-48 into the record.
City Manager Barlow made a staff presentation.
Mayor Ignasiak opened and closed the public hearing.
A motion was made by Councilman Blazi, second by Councilwoman Power, to approve
Ordinance No. 2016-0-48. The MOTION was APPROVED by the following vote:
Yes: 5 - Mayor Ignasiak,Councilwoman Power,Councilwoman Vogt,Councilman Blazi and
Councilman Conroy
f. 2016-0-49 2nd Reading - Ordinance No. 2016-0-49: Amberly Pearson, requesting an
amendment to the Official Zoning Map to include 8.6± acres of land located at
2450 Taylor Road; 2460 Taylor Road and the parcels to the east and south of 2450
Taylor Road as RT(Rural Transitional).
City Attorney Wolfe read Ordinance No. 2016-0-49 into the record.
City Manager Barlow made a staff presentation.
Council and staff discussed: Amendment to Official Zoning Map, some residents don't request zoning
right away, it can get zoned at a later date.
Mayor Ignasiak opened and closed the public hearing.
A motion was made by Councilwoman Power, second by Councilman Blazi, to approve
Ordinance No. 2016-0-49.The MOTION was APPROVED by the following vote:
Yes: 5- Mayor Ignasiak,Councilwoman Power,Councilwoman Vogt,Councilman Blazi and
Councilman Conroy
g. 2016-R-44 Resolution#2016-R-44 - Variable Frequency Drives(VFD) at the Water Treatment
Plant(ITB 17-ES-001)
City Attorney Wolfe read Resolution 2016-R-44 into the record.
City Manager Barlow made a staff presentation.
Mayor Ignasiak opened and closed the public hearing.
A motion was made by Councilman Blazi, second by Councilwoman Vogt, to approve
Resolution #2016-R-44-Variable Frequency Drives (VFD) at the Water Treatment
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Plant. The MOTION was APPROVED by the following vote:
Yes: 5- Mayor Ignasiak,Councilwoman Power,Councilwoman Vogt,Councilman Blazi and
Councilman Conroy
h. 2016-R-42 Resolution 2016-R-42 Joint Participation Agreement (JPA) with Florida
Department of Transportation (FDOT) for Lamont Street Baffle Box
City Attorney Wolfe read Resolution 2016-R-42 into the record.
City Manager Barlow made a staff presentation.
Mayor Ignasiak opened and closed the public hearing.
A motion was made by Councilwoman Power, second by Councilman Blazi, to approve
Resolution 2016-R-42 Joint Participation Agreement (JPA) with Florida Department of
Transportation (FDOT) for Lamont Street Baffle Box and authorize the Mayor to execute the
document. The MOTION was APPROVED by the following vote:
Yes: 5 - Mayor Ignasiak,Councilwoman Power,Councilwoman Vogt,Councilman Blazi and
Councilman Conroy
i. 2016-R-43 Resolution 2016-R-43 Hurricane Matthew Budget Amendment
City Attorney Wolfe read Resolution 2016-R-43 into the record.
Assistant City Manager McKinney made a staff presentation.
Council and staff discussed: update on receiving any FEMA money.
Mayor Ignasiak opened and closed the public hearing.
A motion was made by Councilwoman Power, second by Councilman Blazi, to approve
Resolution 2016-R-43 Hurricane Matthew Budget Amendment. The MOTION was
APPROVED by the following vote:
Yes: 5 - Mayor Ignasiak,Councilwoman Power,Councilwoman Vogt,Councilman Blazi and
Councilman Conroy
9. BOARD APPOINTMENTS -None at this time
10. OTHER BUSINESS
a. AR-2016-2157 Approval of Fourth Amended Agreement for Legal Services with Aaron R. Wolfe
and Doran, Sims, Wolfe&Ciocchetti
City Manager Barlow made a staff presentation.
A motion was made by Councilman Conroy, second by Councilman Blazi, to approve the
Fourth Amended Agreement for Legal Services with Aaron R. Wolfe and Doran, Sims, Wolfe
& Ciocchetti.The MOTION was APPROVED by the following vote:
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Yes: 5 - Mayor Ignasiak,Councilwoman Power,Councilwoman Vogt,Councilman Blazi and
Councilman Conroy
b. AR-2016-2194 Extending Resolution No. 2016-R-37, suspending certain local building regulations
under emergency conditions.
City Manager Barlow made a staff presentation.
A motion was made by Councilman Conroy, second by Councilman Blazi, to approve
Extending Resolution No. 2016-R-37, suspending certain local building regulations under
emergency conditions. The MOTION was APPROVED by the following vote:
Yes: 5- Mayor Ignasiak,Councilwoman Power,Councilwoman Vogt,Councilman Blazi and
Councilman Conroy
c. AR-2016-2206 Stefan Hoyer, agent for Mission Oaks LLC, is requesting an amendment and
restatement of the existing Planned Unit Development (PUD) Agreement for the
Oakwood Cove development.
City Manager Barlow made a staff presentation.
A motion was made by Councilman Blazi, second by Councilwoman Vogt, to approve
AR-2016-2206 (Stefan Hoyer, agent for Mission Oaks LLC, is requesting an amendment and
restatement of the existing Planned Unit Development (PUD) Agreement for the Oakwood
Cove development).The MOTION was APPROVED by the following vote:
Yes: 5- Mayor Ignasiak,Councilwoman Power,Councilwoman Vogt,Councilman Blazi and
Councilman Conroy
d. AR-2016-2208 Whistle Stop Park Conceptual Design
City Manager Barlow provided a brief summary, Shailesh K Patel, Dredging & Marine Consultants,
LLC, the engineering consultant, gave a presentation about the tour of Parks he took along with the
Parks and Recreation Board; there will be the kid's area, including the skate park, the splash pad and the
playground, a central green space area, that could be used for various events (farmer's markets, concerts,
etc.), the athletic area would be moved to one end of the field.
Council and staff discussed the park features, crosswalk, traffic, and noise abatement, and thanked the
board for designing this park, and there is something there for everyone.
A motion was made by Councilman Blazi, second by Councilwoman Power, to approve
AR-2016-2208 Whistle Stop Park Conceptual Design. The MOTION was APPROVED by the
following vote:
Yes: 5- Mayor Ignasiak,Councilwoman Power,Councilwoman Vogt,Councilman Blazi and
Councilman Conroy
e. AR-2016-2211 Appoint Vice-Mayor
A motion was made by Councilman Conroy, second by Councilman Blazi, to appoint
Nominate Councilwoman Power as Vice-Mayor as she is now the longest tenure member
other than the Mayor on Council.The MOTION was APPROVED by the following vote:
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Yes: 5- Mayor Ignasiak,Councilwoman Power,Councilwoman Vogt,Councilman Blazi and
Councilman Conroy
11. OFFICER REPORTS
a. City Clerk
Robin Matusick stated the parade is this Saturday, there will be coffee and doughnuts for those
participating; thanked everyone for volunteering for the Holiday Breakfast on the 23rd; January 9th is a
group Council photograph, come about 15 minutes early before the meeting.
b. City Attorney
Nothing at this time.
c. City Manager
Tracey Barlow reminded everyone there is an Executive Session after the regular meeting; Lineman
College this Friday at 5:00 p.m.;passed out a copy of Project Goals, will go over this list at the January
meeting and make changes, if there are additional goals to adc, come see him; December 23rd is the
Employee Appreciation Breakfast, please be there about 6:30 to set up; closed December 26th and
January 2nd; met with Brenda DeWees and county staff, along with John Massey on the widening of Park
Avenue, the project is moving forward, hoping to have construction underway by September, with
realignment of Park Ave, towards Massey Ranch Airport, at the end of the runway, FAA wants 200 feet
from the edge of pavement to the runway, working with Massey for the realignment of the road, it will be
3 lanes; 10th Street,final agreement is a Joint Participation Agreement between the county, New Smyrna
and FEC, hoping for September 2017 to start; met with FDOT, along with John McKinney and Darren
Lear regarding the trail that goes from Dale to 10th Street, looks like we'll be first recipients of Sun Trail
funding, about $1.1 million, hoping by the first of the year to get that out to bid, FDOT is pretty excited
about this and will want to really promote it and have issued notice to proceed on landscaping of the
medians with the FDOT grant out west of town, which is adding more irrigation and also north from
Lamont Street; effective January 1st, Samantha Bishop will be the Interim Park and Recreation Director
in addition to her daily duties.
Councilwoman Power added that the Boat Parade is Saturday at 6:00 p.m.; evaluations need to be turned
in by December 12th; asked about Boards, Mr. Barlow replied that will be done at January 9th meeting,
but Robin can send out an email of the current Advisory Board listings, so they can be reviewed first.
12. CITIZEN COMMENTS
Leo Towsley, 2828 Unity Tree Drive: asked about the sidewalk being finished that goes to the park from
India Palm, over the tracks on Roberts Road? Mr. Barlow responded no, probably not. Discussion
followed about crosswalks and possibly a pilot program, and dealing with the FEC.
13. ADJOURN
There being no further business to discuss, Mayor Ignasiak adjourned the meeting at 8:50 p.m.
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Certificate of
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Financial Report
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September 30, 2015
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September 19, 2016
Jonathan McKinney
Finance Director
City of Edgewater
104 North Riverside Drive
Edgewater FL 32132
Dear Mr. McKinney:
We are pleased to notify you that your comprehensive annual financial report(CAFR) for the fiscal year ended September 30,
2015, qualifies for a Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting. The Certificate of Achievement is the
highest form of recognition in governmental accounting and financial reporting, and its attainment represents a significant
accomplishment by a government and its management
Each entity submitting a report to the Certificate of Achievement review process is provided with a "Summary of Grading"
form and a confidential list of comments and suggestions for possible improvements in its financial reporting techniques.
Your list has been enclosed. You are strongly encouraged to implement the recommended improvements into the next report
and submit it to the program. If it is unclear what must be done to implement a comment or if there appears to be a
discrepancy between the comment and the information in the CAFR, please contact the Technical Services Center (312)
977-9700 and ask to speak with a Certificate of Achievement Program in-house reviewer.
Certificate of Achievement program policy requires that written responses to the comments and suggestions for improvement
accompany the next fiscal year's submission. Your written responses should provide detail about how you choose to address
each item that is contained within this report. These responses will be provided to those Special Review Committee members
participating in the review.
When a Certificate of Achievement is awarded to a government, an Award of Financial Reporting Achievement (AFRA) is
also presented to the individual(s) or department designated by the government as primarily responsible for its having earned
the Certificate. Enclosed is an AFRA for:
Finance Department, City of Edgewater
Continuing participants will find a certificate and brass medallion enclosed with these results. First-time recipients will find a
certificate enclosed with these results followed by a plaque in about 10 weeks. We hope that you will arrange for a formal
presentation of the Certificate and Award of Financial Reporting Achievement, and that appropriate publicity will be given to
this notable achievement. A sample news release has been enclosed. We suggest that you provide copies of it to local
newspapers,radio stations and television stations. In addition,details of recent recipients of the Certificate of Achievement
and other information about Certificate Program results are available in the"Awards Program" area of our website,
www.gfoa.org
A current holder of a Certificate of Achievement may include a reproduction of the award in its immediately subsequent
CAFR. A camera ready copy of your Certificate is enclosed for that purpose. If you reproduce your Certificate in your next
report, please refer to the enclosed instructions. A Certificate of Achievement is valid for a period of one year. To continue
to participate in the Certificate of Achievement Program it will be necessary for you to submit your next CAFR to our review
process.
In order to expedite your submission we have enclosed a Certificate of Achievement Program application form to facilitate a
timely submission of your next report. This form should be completed and sent (postmarked) with three copies of your
report,three copies of your application,three copies of your written responses to the program's comments and suggestions for
improvement from the prior year,and any other pertinent material with the appropriate fee by March 31,2017.
Your continued interest in and support of the Certificate of Achievement Program is most appreciated. If we may be of any
further assistance,please contact Delores Smith(dsmith@gfoa.org or(312) 578-5454).
Sincerely,
Government Finance Officers Association
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Stephen J.Gauthier,Director
Technical Services Center
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Certificate of Achievement For Excellence in Financial Reporting
Summary of Grading
Name of Unit City of Edgewater
Fiscal Year of Report FY2015 Report#2,573.00
The Certificate of Achievement Program Special Review Committee (SRC) has completed its review of your comprehensive
annual financial report(CAFR). Listed below are the grading categories used and a summary of the SRC's evaluation of your
CAFR. The detailed comments and suggestions for reporting improvements on the attached listing are grouped under similar
grading categories. Any category which received a grade of"Needs Significant Improvement" indicates an area of particular
concern to the SRC and the related comments and suggestions for improvement in this category should be given special
attention. An indication is provided on the list by the specific comments(s) or category(ies) that were the cause of receiving
this grade. For each item,the notation also states whether it is 1)the basis or part of the basis for the CAFR not receiving the
Certificate of Achievement, 2) a serious deficiency which will almost certainly preclude the awarding of the Certificate of
Achievement if it is not corrected in your next CAFR,or 3)a deficiency, that if not corrected in future CAFRs, could result in
the Certificate of Achievement not being awarded.
( rad ina Category Grade
Cover,table of contents,and formatting Proficient
Introductory section Proficient
Report of the independent auditor Proficient
Management's discussion and analysis(MD&A) Proficient
Basic financial statements(preliminary considerations) Proficient
Government-wide financial statements Proficient
Fund financial statements(general considerations) Proficient
Governmental fund financial statements Proficient
Proprietary fund financial statements Proficient
Fiduciary fund financial statements Proficient
Summary of significant accounting policies(SSAP) Proficient
Note disclosure(other than the SSAP and pension-related disclosures) Proficient
Pension-related note disclosures Proficient
Required supplementary information(RSI) Proficient
Combining and individual fund information and other supplementary information Proficient
Statistical section Proficient
Other considerations Proficient
Certificate of Achievement For Excellence in Financial Reporting
Detailed Listing of Comments and Suggestions for Improvement
Name of Unit: City of Edgewater
Fiscal Year of Report FY2015 Report#2,573.00
101 - Cover,table of contents, and formatting
Additional Comment:
Page 1- Required supplementary information.
The table of contents should include the full title of each statement and schedule along with a page reference for each item.
[GAAFR,page 591]
104 - Management's discussion and analysis (MD&A)
Additional Comment:
Page 3.
The term "net position" (rather than "net assets")should be used throughout the comprehensive annual financial report,
since the government has implemented GASB Statement No. 63.
108- Governmental fund financial statements
Checklist Question: 8.23
Page 20.
Use the terminology"issuance of debt" rather than "proceeds from debt." [GASB-S34: 88; Q&A 7.66.1; GAAFR,pages
156-157]
112- Note disclosure (other than the SSAP and pension-related disclosures)
Checklist Question: 12.15
The notes should disclose significant encumbrances in total by each major fund and nonmajor funds in the aggregate in
conjunction with required disclosures about other significant commitments. [GASB-S54: 24; Q&A Z.54.47; GAAFR,page
372]
114- Required supplementary information (RSI)
Additional Comment:
Pages 58-61.
Consider indicating that the pension schedules in the required supplementary information are intended to show information
for ten years,and that additional years' information will be displayed as it becomes available. [GASB-S67: 50; GASB-S68:
138; eGAAFR, page 950]
118- Statistical section
Additional Comment:
Page 84.
Use the term "net investment in capital assets"rather than"invested in capital assets, net of related debt"throughout the
report since the government has implemented GASB Statement No. 63.
120- New Pronouncements
Additional Comment:
The GASB has issued the following statements:
1. Statement No.72,"Fair Value Measurement and Application."The requirements of this Statement are effective for
financial statements for fiscal years beginning after June 15,2015.
2. Statement No.73,"Accounting and Financial Reporting for Pensions and Related Assets That Are Not within the Scope
of GASB Statement 68,and Amendments to Certain Provisions of GASB Statements 67 and 68. " The requirements of this
Statement are effective for financial statements for fiscal years beginning after June 15,2015—except those provisions that
address employers and governmental nonemployer contributing entities for pensions that are not within the scope of
Statement 68,which are effective for fiscal years beginning after June 15,2016. Earlier application is encouraged.
3. Statement No. 74,"Financial Reporting for Postemployment Benefit Plans Other Than Pension Plans." The requirements
of this Statement are effective for financial statements for fiscal years beginning after June 15,2016.
4. Statement No.75, "Accounting and Financial Reporting for Postemployment Benefits Other Than Pensions."The
requirements of this Statement are effective for financial statements for fiscal years beginning after June 15,2017.
5. Statement No.76, "The Hierarchy of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles for State and Local Governments." The
requirements of this Statement are effective for financial statements for fiscal years beginning after June 15,2015.
6. Statement No.77, "Tax Abatement Disclosures."The requirements of this Statement are effective for financial
statements for fiscal years beginning after December 15,2015.
For the original pronouncements,please visit the GASB's website www.gasb.org.
Government Finance Officers Association
Certificate of
Achievement
for Excellence
in Financial
Reporting
Presented to
City of Edgewater
Florida
For its Comprehensive Annual
Financial Report
for the Fiscal Year Ended
September 30, 2015
*for
Executive Director/CEO
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Government Finance Officers Association
203 N. LaSalle Street-Suite 2700
Chicago, IL 60601
Phone(312)977-9700 Fax(312)977-4806
09/19/2016
NEWS RELEASE For Information contact:
Stephen Gauthier (312)977-9700
(Chicago)--The Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting has been
awarded to City of Edgewater by the Government Finance Officers Association of the United
States and Canada(GFOA)for its comprehensive annual financial report(CAFR). The Certificate
of Achievement is the highest form of recognition in the area of governmental accounting and
financial reporting, and its attainment represents a significant accomplishment by a government
and its management.
An Award of Financial Reporting Achievement has been awarded to the individual(s),
department or agency designated by the government as primarily responsible for preparing the
award-winning CAFR. This has been presented to:
Finance Department,City of Edgewater
The CAFR has been judged by an impartial panel to meet the high standards of the program
including demonstrating a constructive"spirit of full disclosure"to clearly communicate its
financial story and motivate potential users and user groups to read the CAFR
The GFOA is a nonprofit professional association serving approximately 17,500 government
finance professionals with offices in Chicago, IL,and Washington, D.C.
PRESENTATION OF THE CERTIFICATE OF ACHIEVEMENT
FOR EXCELLENCE IN FINANCIAL REPORTING
The Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting is the highest form of recognition in
governmental accounting and financial reporting. The Certificate program thereby advocates that recipients
be formally recognized for their outstanding accomplishments. If you would like a formal presentation of
the Certificate of Achievement plaque, you should contact your GFOA State Reprensentative. The contact
information follows:
Mr. Edwin M. Fry, Jr. Phone:
Finance Director 772-871-5200
City of Port St. Lucie Fax:
121 SW Port St. Lucie Boulevard 772-871-5203
Port Saint Lucie, FL 34984
UNITED STATES Email:
efry@cityofpsl.com
Mr. James B. Lewin Phone:
Fiscal Analyst 239-533-2308
Lee County Government, Budget Services
2115 Second Street Fax:
239-485-2262
4th Floor
Fort Myers, FL 33901-3012 Email:
UNITED STATES lewinj@leegov.com
Ms. Sarah C. Koser, CPA, CPFO, CGFO Phone:
Interim Finance Director 352-753-0421
The Villages Community Development Districts
984 Old Mill Run Fax
(3521751- 901
The Villages, FL 32162
UNITED STATES Email:
sarah.koser@districtgov.org
Mr. Robert J. Miller Phone:
Senior Accountant 850-689-5000 x3418
Okaloosa County Clerk of Courts
302 N. Wilson Street Fax:
(850) 689-5882
Suite 203
Crestview, FL 32536 Email:
UNITED STATES Bmiller@clerkofcourts.cc
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PRESENTATION OF THE CERTIFICATE OF ACHIEVEMENT
FOR EXCELLENCE IN FINANCIAL REPORTING
The Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting is the highest form of recognition in
governmental accounting and financial reporting. The Certificate program thereby advocates that recipients
be formally recognized for their outstanding accomplishments. If you would like a formal presentation of
the Certificate of Achievement plaque, you should contact your GFOA State Reprensentative. The contact
information follows:
Ms. Shannon Ramsey-Chessman Phone:
Chief Operating Office of Finance 561-355-4277
Palm Beach County- Clerk & Comptroller
301 N. Olive Avenue Fax:
2nd Floor 561-3�-�5-3550
West Palm Beach, FL 33401 Email:
UNITED STATES SLRamsey@mypalmbeachclerk.com
Mr. Alton Colvin, Jr. Phone:
Executive Director (850) 448-2414
Justice Administrative Commission
227 N. Bronough Street Fax:
Suite 2100
Tallahassee, FL 32301 Email:
UNITED STATES rip.colvin@justiceadmin.org
Mr. Epifiano S. Gumera, CGFO Phone:
Accountant, Senior- Payroll Department 904-630-1250
City of Jacksonville
11001 LOST PINE DRIVE Fax:
904-630-1890
JACKSONVILLE, FL 32246-9483
UNITED STATES Email:
EGumeracoj.net
Mrs. Darlene Malaney Phone:
Finance Director r (561) 355-2306
Palm Beach County- Clerk& Comptroller
301 N. Olive Avenue Fes'
(561) 355-2091
West Palm Beach, FL 33401
UNITED STATES Email:
dmalaney@mypalmbeachclerk.com
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PRESENTATION OF THE CERTIFICATE OF ACHIEVEMENT
FOR EXCELLENCE IN FINANCIAL REPORTING
The Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting is the highest form of recognition in
governmental accounting and financial reporting. The Certificate program thereby advocates that recipients
be formally recognized for their outstanding accomplishments. If you would like a formal presentation of
the Certificate of Achievement plaque, you should contact your GFOA State Reprensentative. The contact
information follows:
Ms. Cindy R. Kelley Phone:
Deputy Director fo the Office of Budget & Finance (3521629-8374
City of Ocala
110 S.E. Watula Avenue Fax:
(3521629-878
Attn: Accounts Payable
Ocala, FL 34471 Email:
UNITED STATES ckelley@ocalafl.org
Mr. Fredrik Coulter Phone:
Budget Officer 386-671-8064
City of Daytona Beach
301 S. Ridgewood Avenue Fax:
(3861671- 201
Daytona Beach, FL 32115-2451
UNITED STATES Email:
CoulterF@codb.us
Ms. Michelle Begley, CPA Phone:
Executive Director, Internal Board Auditor 904-390-2672
Duval County Public Schools
1701 Prudential Drive, 2nd Floor Fax:
904-390-2237
Accounts Payable
Jacksonville, FL 32207 Email:
UNITED STATES begleymduvalschools.org
Ms. Karen Keith Phone:
Accounting Supervisor 813-274-7291
City of Tampa
19743 Ellendale Drive Fax813
81 3-
274-8127
Land 0 Lakes, FL 34638
UNITED STATES Email:
kkeith22@verizon.net
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CERTIFICATE OF ACHIEVEMENT FOR EXCELLENCE IN FINANCIAL REPORTING
COMMENTS AND SUGGESTIONS FOR IMPROVEMENTS
The detailed comments and suggestions for improvements are comprised of: 1)an indication above the
comment that provides either the specific certificate program checklist question to which the item
directly relates or the notation"Additional Comment"to indicate the comment does not directly relate to
a specific checklist question and 2)text that generally identifies the location of the item in your CAFR,
the reason for the comment,and the particular item you should address. Following is the legend for the
references to specific authoritative literature that are provided for the majority of comments.
SLG - Audits of State and Local Governments, American
Institute of Certified Public Accountants
GAAFR - Governmental Accounting, Auditing, and Financial Reporting, GFOA,2012
GASB-I - GASB Interpretation
GASB-S - GASB Statement
GASB-TB - GASB Technical Bulletin
Q&A - 2013-2014 Comprehensive Implementation Guide, GASB
NCGA-I - National Council on Governmental Accounting Interpretation
NCGA-S - National Council on Governmental Accounting Statement
All references listed above,except those for"GAAFR,""Q&A," and Audits of State and Local
Governments, are followed by the number of the pronouncement, if applicable, and the specific
paragraph(s),footnote(s), or appendix(appendices)within the publication that is being referenced. The
references to "GAAFR"are to pages in that publication. For"Q&A,"the references are to the applicable
chapters and questions in that publication. For Audits of State and Local Governments, the references are
to the chapters and specific paragraphs.
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INSTRUCTIONS ON REPRODUCING AND REFERENCING
THE CERTIFICATE OF ACHIEVEMENT FOR EXCELLENCE
IN FINANCIAL REPORTING
Preparers of award-winning reports are only permitted to reproduce the Certificate of
Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting(COA)in their comprehensive annual
financial report(CAFR) for the fiscal year immediately following the one for which the COA
was granted. If the COA is reproduced, it must be accompanied by text in the letter of transmittal
stating that management believes the CAFR of the current year continues to meet program
requirements. The Special Review Executive Committee(SREC), which oversees the operations
• of the Certificate of Achievement Program,has approved specific language for this purpose(See
illustration below).
Because the COA is awarded to the CAFR,its reproduction in any other type of report(e.g.,
offering statement,popular report)would be inherently misleading and is explicitly prohibited by
program policy. Nonetheless, award winners are permitted to refer to the fact that they have
received the COA for their CAFR in other types of reports, provided that they use standardized
language provided by the SREC for this purpose(See illustration below). Such a reference may
only be made during the fiscal year in which the award is received(i.e., the immediately
succeeding fiscal year).
Required Language for the Letter of Transmittal
The Government Finance Officers Association of the United States and Canada(GFOA)awarded
a Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting to (NAME OF
GOVERNMENT)for its comprehensive annual financial report for the fiscal year ended
(MONTH,DAY, YEAR). [This was the consecutive year that the government has
achieved this prestigious award*]. In order to be awarded a Certificate of Achievement, a
government must publish an easily readable and efficiently organized comprehensive annual
financial report. This report must satisfy both generally accepted accounting principles and
applicable legal requirements.
A Certificate of Achievement is valid for a period of one year only. We believe that our current
comprehensive annual financial report continues to meet the Certificate of Achievement
Program's requirements and we are submitting it to the GFOA to determine its eligibility for
another certificate.
* This sentence is optional.
Required Language for Referencing the Certificate of Achievement in Documents
Other than the CAFR
The [NAME OF GOVERNMENT]'s comprehensive annual financial report(s) for the year(s)
ended , from which the information on page(s)_has been drawn, [was/were]
awarded the Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting by the
Government Finance officer;Association of the United States and Canada(GFOA). The
Certificate of Achievement is the highest form of recognition for excellence in state and local
government financial reporting. In order to be awarded a Certificate of Achievement, a
government must publish an easily readable and efficiently organized comprehensive annual
financial report. This report must satisfy both generally accepted accounting principles and
applicable legal requirements.
A Certificate of Achievement is valid for a period of one year only. We believe that our current
comprehensive armnal financial report continues to meet the Certificate of Achievement
Program's requirements and we [are submitting/have submitted] it to the GFOA to determine its.
eligibility for another certificate.
CERTIFICATE OF ACHIEVEMENT FOR EXCELLENCE IN FINANCIAL REPORTING PROGRAM
Participant Application
Section I: Government Information
Participants in the Certificate of Achievement Program may submit their Comprehensive Annual Financial Report (CAFR) using one of
several formats. Accordingly, please indicate the format used for this submission of the CAFR (please circle or highlight the appropriate
format):
Website PDF CD Hardcopy
Please follow the submission instructions from Section III on page 2 for your chosen format.
Regardless of the format, submissions should be sent (postmarked or e-mailed) to GFOA within six months of the governments fiscal year
end (or if that date falls on a weekend or holiday, the next business day). If the government is unable to complete its CAFR within this
deadline,an extension request can be sent to cafrprograrn@gfoa.org.
If you have any questions,either e-mail cafrprogram,gfoa.org or call the Technical Services Center at(312)977-9700.
Note: Either update the preprinted information below, as necessary, and complete the other information for Sections II through VI or
complete a new application for this submission(download a copy from the Award Programs area of our website www.gfoa.org).
1. Name of Government City of Edgewater
2. Fiscal Year Ended(month,day,year) 09/30/16
3. Is the government a previous participant in the Certificate ofAchievement Program? Yes
If yes,what was the most recent fiscal yea?? 2015
4. Official Requesting Review (receives notification of results, detailed comments and suggestions for improvement, the Award for
Financial Reporting Achievement(AFRA),a press release, information regarding presentation by a GFOAState Representative, and
either the award medallion (each year) or the award plaque (after every ten award years). A street address is required for
shipment of the plaque.
Name: Jonathan McKinney Phone: 386-424-2400 Fax: 386-424-2409
Title: Finance Director E-mail: jmckinney@cityofedgewater.org
Street Address: 104 North Riverside Drive Plaque Street Address: 104 North Riverside Drive
Suite/Floor#: Plaque Suite/Floor#:
City: Edgewater State: FL Zip: 32132 City: Edgewater State: FL Zip: 32132
5. If the government unit is awarded a Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting, the Award of Financial
Reporting Achievement(AFRA)will be prepared for the individual or department noted below as being primarily responsible for the
units success in earning the certificate.
Finance Department,City of Edgewater
6. If the submission qualifies for the Certificate ofAchievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting to whom(mayor,board chair,etc.)
should GFOA send a formal announcement of the award and a related press release?
Name: The Honorable Michael Ignasiak
Title: Mayor
Street Address: 104 North Riverside Drive
Suite/Floor#:
City: Edgewater State: FL Zip: 32132 E-mail: jmckinneyc cityofedgewater.org
Section II: Audit Information
Agency or Firm Name:
Contact name(optional):
Street Address:
Phone: E-mail (required):
City: State: Zip Code:
GFOA Use Only: Date: Check#: Amount:
Section III: Submission Instructions:
Website: Provide the hyperlink to the CAFR in the space below E-mail one copy of the completed application and responses to prior year
comments(if the CAFR was submitted to the program in the immediate prior year)to cafrprogram@gfoa.org. If payment will be made by
check,please include a hard copy of the application when mailing the check Finally, if a separate report is issued to demonstrate
compliance at the legal level of budgetary control, include either the report's hyperlink or an attachment of the electronic file as part of the
e-mail. If it is not possible to provide the separate budgetary compliance report electronically,mail a hard copy to the mailing address
provided below.
http:!/wwrw.
PDF: E-mail one copy of the CAFR,the completed application,and responses to prior year comments(if applicable)to
cafrprogram@gfoa.org. If payment will be made by check,please include a hard copy of the application when mailing the check Finally, if
a separate report is issued to demonstrate compliance at the legal level of budgetary control„include either the report's hyperlink or an
attachment of the electronic file as part of the e-mail. If it is not possible to provide the separate budgetary compliance report electronically,
mail a hard copy to the mailing address provided below
CD: Mail 3 CDs,each with an electronic file of the CAFR,the completed application,and the responses to prior year comments(if
applicable). Also,include payment and, if applicable,a copy of the separate report that is issued to demonstrate compliance at the legal level
of budgetary control.
Hardcopy: Mail 3 copies of the CAFR, 3 copies of the application,3 copies of responses to prior year comments(if applicable),payment,
and if applicable,a copy of the separate report that is issued to demonstrate compliance at the legal level of budgetary control
Mailing address: Government Finance Officers Association
Certificate of Achievement Program
203 North LaSalle Street,Suite 2700
Chicago, IL 60601
Section IV: Fee Calculation
Please add the amounts from the following financial satements,if applicable:
* Total revenues from the governmental funds Statement of revenues expenditures and changes in
fund balances(exclude other financing sources) S
* Total expenses(include both operating and nonoperating expenses)from the proprietary funds(the total
for both enterprise and internal service funds) Statement of revenues,expenses and changes in
net position/fund equity S
* Total additions for pension(and other employee benefit), investment,and private-purpose trust funds
(do not include any amounts for agency funds)from the fiduciary funds Statement of changes in
fiduciary'net position(if total additions are negative, use the total amount of contributions from all sources) S
*Program revenues of only discretely presented component units from the government-wide
Statement of activities(do not include any information for the primary government) S
* If,and only if the government presents separate not-for-profit organizations and/or discretely presented
component units using the format assigned by GASB Statement Number/17,total revenues reported
on a separate operating statement(s)or statement(s)of activity. $
TOTAL $
If you have not already paid for this review,please include a check payable to the GFOA with this application form or provide the following
information if you wish to pay by credit card
Credit card type: Account number. Expiration date(mandatory):
Signature(mandatory):
Use the following schedule to determine the appropriate fee based on the TOTAL calculated above. Member rates apply if a
government joins GFOA at the time of its submission(in this case indicate below that the government is a GFOAmember).
TOTAL GFOA Member Nonmember
Under$1 million $ 290 $ 580
S1-10 million $ 370 $ 740
$10-50 million $ 435 $ 870
S50-100 million $ 505 $1,010
5100-250 million $ 580 $1,160
S250-500 million $ 725 $1,450
S500-750 million $ 865 $1,730
S750 million-$1 billion $1,015 $2,030
Over$1 billion $1,095 $2,190
Name of the government as it is listed in our membership database City of Edgewater
We show that your government is amember and your account number is 53236001
Name of government City of Edgewater
(as a reference for SRC reviewers)
Section V: Display and Disclosure Questions
Please answer each of the following questions by circling or highlighting the appropriate response. Your answers will assist the SRC in
determining whether the item addressed by the question is properly displayed or disclosed in the CAFR
Questions are Applicable to Material Items Only.
1. Is the government unit included in the reporting entity of another governmental unit(e.g.,
as a department,enterprise fund,fiduciary fund,or component unit)? If yes: Yes No N/A
a. Is this government unit reported either in one or more separate funds within the primary
government? Yes No N/A
b. Is this government reported as a discretely presented component unit in that
governments CAFR? Yes No N/A
2. Did the government engage in short-term debt activity during the year(e.g.,anticipation
notes,use of lines of credit),even if no short-term debt was outstanding at the beginning or
end of the year? Yes No N/A
3. Does the government unit pay all or a portion of the cost of retiree healthcare Yes No N/A
4. If retirees participate in the same healthcare plan as active employees do retirees pay the
same blended premium for healthcare as active employee? Yes No N/A
5. Describe,in detail,your government units legal level of budgetary control(generally,this is the level at which the government units
management may not reallocate appropriations without the approval of the governing bod)). Include examples of the legal level, as
necessary,to provide clarification(departments include finance,police, fire,etc.;examples of the object of expenditures level include
salaries, supplies,etc.).
6. Indicate the number of funds with legally adopted annual budgets for each fund type below
General fund Special revenue funds
Debt service funds Capital projects funds Permanent funds
Section VI: Authorization
With this application form we are officially requesting that the Certificate ofAchievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting Program
review our CAFR. We agree to comply with the policies and procedures of the program
(Signature of official requesting review) (Date)
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Government Finance Officers Association
CERTIFICATE OF ACHIEVEMENT FOR EXCELLENCE IN FINANCIAL
REPORTING PROGRAM
PROGRAM POLICIES AND PROCEDURES
HOW TO SUBMIT A REPORT TO THE CERTIFICATE OF ACHIEVEMENT FOR
EXCELLENCE IN FINANCIAL REPORTING PROGRAM
To participate in the Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting
(certificate program), a unit of government must submit three copies of their comprehensive
annual financial report (CAFR) with a completed application form and cover letter formally
requesting that the review be performed. In addition, the entry must be accompanied by the
appropriate fee which is based on total revenues of all funds and component units. Finally,
written responses to all comments and suggestions for improvement must be submitted if the
government participated in the program the previous year unless there was only an internal
review performed in the previous year.
All the aforementioned items must be postmarked to the Government Finance Officers
Association (GFOA) no later than six months after the government's fiscal year end. However,
the certificate program does occasionally grant extensions for a period of one month. To request
an extension, the government must submit a letter explaining their need for an extension. The
program staff objectively evaluates the need for the extension on an individual basis. Program
policy prohibits granting an extension in two consecutive years for the same reason. Generally,
the program discourages extensions because timeliness is believed to be imperative to effective
financial reporting.
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS
1. Type of Report. The report submitted to the program must be the published
comprehensive annual financial report(CAFR) of a state or local governmental entity,
including special-purpose entities such as public employee retirement systems,public
colleges and universities, government investment pools and stand-alone enterprise funds.
Component units and departments are eligible to submit their CAFR,provided that they
meet certain requirements outlined below.
2. Scope. To qualify as "comprehensive,"the CAFR must include all funds, account groups
and component units of the entity, in accordance with generally accepted accounting
principles as established by the Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB).
A component unit that publishes a CAFR is eligible to submit its report to the program
for review,provided that it includes all of the component unit's funds, account groups
and (sub)component units. Furthermore,with the exception of the component unit's
general fund(which properly is reclassified as a special revenue fund in the primary
government's report), the fund types used in the component unit's report must be the
same as those used to account for its activities in the primary government's report(e.g., a
component unit may not use proprietary fund accounting in its separate report if its
activities are reported in governmental funds in the primary government's report).
A department of a government that publishes a CAFR is eligible to submit its report to
the program for review, provided that the department is composed of one or more
separate funds. Thus, a department reported as a separate special revenue fund is eligible
to participate, whereas a department that is included as part of the general fund is not.
Once again,the fund type(s) used in the department's report must be consistent with the
fund type(s) used in the government's report.
3. Audit requirements. The financial section of the CAFR must include the report of an
independent auditor on the fair presentation of the financial statements.
The auditor must have performed the audit in accordance with either generally accepted
auditing standards (GAAS) or generally accepted government auditing standards
(GAGAS) as set forth in the General Accounting Office's Government Auditing
Standards.
The scope of the auditor's opinion must encompass, at a minimum,the fair presentation
of the general purpose financial statements(GPFS). In addition,the auditor's report must
provide at least"in relation"audit coverage for other contents of the financial section of
the CAFR.
A qualified opinion or a disclaimer of opinion based upon the inadequacy or
unavailability of the government's accounting records will render a report ineligible, as
will the omission of a fund type, individual fund, account group or component unit from
the scope of the auditor's opinion.
4. The CAFR of a PERS must include the most recent actuarial certificate opinion and/or a
letter from the system's independent actuary.
5. The application must be postmarked no later than six months after the end of the
government's fiscal year. An extension of 30 days is available when justified by
extenuating circumstances(e.g.,personnel changes,illness,systems conversions). A
government is not eligible to receive an extension in two consecutive years for the same
reason.
6. If the government participated in the program in the preceding year,its submission
package must include written responses to all of the prior year's comments and
suggestions for improvement.
7. If the CAFR references a separately issued budgetary report to demonstrate budgetary
compliance at the legal level of control,it must submit one copy of that report as part of
its submission package.
If a CAFR that has been submitted to the program is determined to be ineligible, the submitting
government will be immediately so informed by GFOA staff.
Occasionally, submitters of CAFRs that are determined to be ineligible desire to have an"in-
home review"performed on their report by GFOA staff. The cost of such a review is the same
as that applicable to regular program submissions. The results of a staff in-house review are
strictly confidential. If a government that requests an in-house review decides to submit its
CAFR for a regular review in the subsequent year,that CAFR will be treated as a"new
submission'(e.g.,there is no requirement to formally respond to comments and suggestions
arising from the in-house review).
REPORTING SEPARATE BUDGETARY REQUIREMENTS
The separately issued publicly available budgetary reports submitted to the program:
1. shall be bound;
2. shall present all individual governmental funds for which an annual appropriated budget
is adopted;
3. shall present separate columns: 1) for budget and 2) for actual expenditures on a
budgetary basis at the legal level of control;
4. shall present information at the legal level of control within the individual fund; and,
5. shall identify names of all individual funds and accounts included on the report(may also
present fund/account numbers, however, fund and account numbers alone are not
acceptable).
1 ,
JUDGING THE CAFR
Upon successful completion of the eligibility process, each CAFR is assigned and mailed to two
Special Review Committee (SRC) members for review. The reviewers selected may not be from
the same firm as that which audited the unit of government nor may they be from the same state
as the government. Simultaneously, an acknowledgement letter is forwarded to the submitting
government indicating its assigned six-digit computer code. This code enables program staff to
easily access necessary data pertinent to future inquiries. In addition, the letter serves as the
government's opportunity to verify information that the program has compiled from records
received.
To qualify for a certificate, a report must receive the unanimous approval of both reviewers. The
decision to award or not is the result of a thorough examination of the CAFR by the reviewers.
The appropriate reviewer's checklist is used as a guide with particular attention placed on
questions therein which have asterisks. These questions represent items which are considered to
be of potentially disqualifying significance. Another significant factor is the government's
responses to prior year comments and suggestions for improvement. The reviewer must assess
whether or not reasonable attempts were made by the government to correct or justify previously
noted problems. Upon the completion of their reviews, the SRC members return the completed
grading summaries to the GFOA where the program staff conducts an in-house review to verify
comments and suggestions for improvement and thereby assure consistency within the program.
This consistency measure often results in the need for the program staff to contact the SRC
member to discuss various issues related to the report. Occasionally, a gray area exists in
deciding whether or not to award a government with a Certificate. Under certain situations, the
certificate program adheres to a policy which permits the awarding of a "qualified" certificate.
The qualification is designed to alert the government that serious reporting deficiencies exist
which must be corrected or the presence of such deficiencies will almost certainly preclude the
awarding of a future certificate.
RESULTS OF THE REVIEW PROCESS
If a CAFR is judged to have conformed substantially with program standards, a Certificate of
Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting is awarded to the government. When a
Certificate of Achievement is awarded to a government, an Award of Financial Reporting
Achievement (AFRA) is also awarded to the individual(s) designated by the government as
primarily responsible for the government's having earned the certificate.
To further communicate the results of the review process, additional items are forwarded to the
appropriate individual. The official who requested the review receives a letter advising him/her
of the outcome of the review(i.e., award,qualified award, denial)and comments and suggestions
for improvement for implementation in future CAFRs, accompanied by a Summary of Grading
Results that defines which areas were acceptable or unacceptable in accordance with established
program guidelines. Finally, the program staff prepare a preprinted form that contains
information for certain application questions for the government, based on data compiled from
the current year's records. The intent behind this is to alleviate some of the necessary paper work
done by the government for the following year. In addition, the government may use this
preprinted form to alert the program to updates as they occur throughout the year.
When the official's government earns the Certificate of Achievement, a photostatic copy (i.e.,
camera-ready copy) of the award is also enclosed with the review results. This copy may be
reproduced in the government's CAFR for the subsequent year. In this case, the official also
receives the AFRA, a press release, and the name of their state representative who may be called
upon to arrange a formal presentation of the Certificate. If the Certificate of Achievement is
awarded for the first time, the GFOA will notify the State Representative to arrange for a formal
presentation.
Also, when a government receives an award, a letter that communicates the review results is
simultaneously sent to the party designated to receive a formal acknowledgement of the award.
Finally, the names of successful participants are communicated to GFOA members by means of
the annual RESULTS brochure.
Program participants can expect to receive the results of the review within six months from the
date the program receives all pertinent submission components. Submissions are processed on a
first-in, fust-out basis. For this reason, the program encourages early submission by
governments.
APPEAL PROCESS
The decision of the review is considered final unless appealed by the government. To appeal,the
government must submit a formal request for reconsideration within 30 days of the receipt of the
initial results notification letter. The formal request should include responses to the comments
and suggestions for improvement concentrating on those grading categories that were noted as
unacceptable. The request will be forwarded to the original reviewers for further consideration.
Decisions resulting from the appeal process are final.
Special Review Committee Recruitment
As a participant in the Government Finance Officers Association's(GFOA)Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in
Financial Reporting Program(Certificate Program),you are already aware of the importance of the Certificate Program
and the many benefits it offers to participating governments. You may not be aware,however,of the additional benefits
to you,your staff and your government by serving as reviewers on the'GFOA's Special Review Committee(SRC).
Benefits of SRC membership include:
Education. A reviewer will be exposed to accounting and fmancial reporting practices of different governments by
studying reports throughout the country. A reviewer will personally benefit by becoming more familiar with current and
future GASB statements and pronouncements and their implementation.
Current information. SRC members are kept up to date on the latest developments in accounting and fmancial reporting
through annual changes to the various checklists used to review comprehensive annual fmancial reports(CAFRs)
submitted to the Certificate Program. The checklists function as invaluable tools as they contain extensive questions on
accounting and financial reporting criteria with explanations and authoritative references.
Recognition. SRC members are publicly acknowledged for their efforts in the Certificate Program's annual"Results"
brochure that is distributed to all of the GFOA's more than 14,000 members.
Benefits to governments. Participation in the Certificate Program serves as a low-cost educational tool for the staff of
participating governments,keeping them abreast of current accounting and financial reporting practices. Also,an increase
in the number of SRC members will help to reduce delays in sending results to participating governments.
A regular,full-time SRC member can expect to be asked to review a maximum of 10 to 12 reports each year. The number
of reviews a part-time member can expect to be asked to perform will vary depending on the period they are available.
Ideally,part-time reviewers should be available to actively review reports for at least a six-month period of their choosing.
In this case,a part-time member can expect to be asked to review between 5 and 6 reports a year. In cases where a part-
time member is available for other than a six-month period(e.g.,four months or nine months)they can expect to be asked
to review approximately one report for each month they are available.
To be a reviewer it is not necessary to have obtained a high-level position. A person must meet only one of the following
criteria to join the SRC:
• have been involved in the preparation of an award winning CAFR,
• have been involved in the audit of an award winning CAFR,or
• have equivalent experience and the recommendation of a past or current member of the SRC.
The Certificate Program functions in many ways as a"peer review"for preparers of state and local government financial
statements. A peer review program is only as effective as the individuals who perform the reviews. It is the reviewers
who have played a key role in the growth of the Certificate Program for more than fifty years. The continued success of
the Certificate Program depends, in great part,upon our ability to attract highly qualified members to serve on the SRC.
We would ask yourself and members of your staff not currently serving on the SRC to volunteer to become reviewers for
the Certificate Program. Also,please consider suggesting to your independent auditor that their staff also volunteer to
serve as reviewers. We believe the benefits to their staff are the same available to yours.
On the reverse side is an application form which you may photocopy and use yourself or distribute to others you believe
can best take advantage of the benefits available to SRC members. If a need arises for additional copies of the SRC
application, it is available under the"Forms"section of our website,www.gfoa.org,or contact Carole Colin at
(312)977-9700,extension 2270.
CERTIFICATE OF ACHIEVEMENT FOR EXCELLENCE IN FINANCIAL.REPORTING PROGRAM
SPECIAL REVIEW COMMITTEE APPLICATION FORM
Application should be completed and returned to GFOA,103 M LaSalle Street,Suite 2700, Chicago,LL 60601
Please note: The information you provide here is how your name,position and employer will appear if you meet the criteria for
inclusion in the annual RESULTS brochure.(Please type or print)
I. Name
2. Position
3. Employer
4. Street Address(required)
P.O.Box(optional)
city State Zip
5. Phone number ( )
Fax number ( )
E-Mail address(required)
6. Please mark(e.g.,with an"x"ora"./")each of the following types of governments that you are willing to review:
Municipalities with revenues over$250 million
_Municipalities with revenues under$250 million
Counties with revenues over$250 million
Counties revenues under$250 Million
Postemploymenl Benefit Systems(pensions&other)
Enterprise Entities _Cash and Investment Pools _School Districts
States _Colleges&Universities _Special Districts/Others
7. Will you review a report that is available electronically via:
A government's website yes_no_ Other electronic media(e.g.,CD-ROM) yes no_
8. Please indicate that you are available year round or identify the specific months you are available m review reports.
9. Indicate the names and fiscal year ends of recent comprehensive annual financial reports that you have been
associated with as an auditor or preparer that have received the Certificate of Achievement
10. If you have not leen associated with an award winning CAER,attach other appropriate documentation(e.g.,a
resume) that describes your accounting, auditing, and/or financial reporting experience with state and local
governments.
DATE SIGNATURE (an electronic signature is acceptable)
GOVERNMENT FINANCE OFFICERS ASSOCIATION-TECHNICAL SERVICES CENTER
Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting
Program Staff
Program Policy: Stephen Gauthier,Director(saauthier@gfoa.org)
Steven Solomon, Deputy Director(ssolomon(aafoa.org)
Program Management: James Phillips, Senior Program Manager(iphillipsQefoa.org)
Senior Reviewers: Todd Buikema, Senior Manager (tbuikemaQgfoa.org)
James Falconer, Senior Manager a falconeria;gfoa.orc)
Peg Hartnett, Senior Manager(phartnettafoa.org)
Zhikuan Hu, Manager (zhuObgfoa.org)
Qun Wang, Manager(gwangggfoa.org)
Reviewers: Jay Howard, Senior Program Associate (jhoward@cfoa.org)
Qiujian Jiang, Senior Program Associate (giiang(gfoa.orQ)
Kim Hua, Program Associate (khuaZgfoa.ora)
Tahrer Khalil, Program Associate (tkhali1(&gfoa.or0
Zaklina Lakic, Program Associate(zlakic(agfoa.org)
Program Support: Kathleen Schultz, Senior Program Associate (kschultzna afoa.org)
Tami Garrett, Secretary(tgarrett��c'�,gfoa.org)
Robert Kotchen,Administrative Assistant(rkotchenOgfoa.org)
Delores Smith, Secretary (dsmith@gfoa.org)
Dashaunta Waddell, Administrative Associate (dashaunta.waddell@gfoa.ore)
Government Finance O Suite 27 Association
/V 203 North LaSalle Street,Suite 2700
Chicago,Rlinou 60601-1210
312.977.9700 fax: 312.977.4806
MEMORANDUM
DATE: February 19, 2016
TO: Participants in the Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting
Program
FROM: Dennis W. Kauffman,Jr.,CPA, Chair
Special Review Executive Committee
SUBJECT: Application to participating governments that are implementing GASB Statement No.68
of the program policy that does not permit extensions to be granted two years in a row
for the same reason
The Government Finance Officers Association's(GFOA)Special Review Executive Committee (SREC)is
responsible for setting program policy for the GFOA's Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in
Financial Reporting Program(Certificate Program). It is a long-standing policy of the Certificate Program
not to grant a participating government an extension two years in a row forthe same reason.
Employers are now in the process of implementing Governmental Accounting Standards Board(GASB)
Statement No.68,Accounting and Financial Reporting for Pensions.GASB Statement No.68 poses
unique challenges to employer governments that participate in multiple-employer plans because they
must rely on third parties,such as actuaries and pension plan auditors,to obtain the information they
need to issue their comprehensive annual financial report(CAFR)on a timely basis.As a practical matter,
employers participating in statewide pension plans normally have limited ability to control or influence
these third parties. Consequently,a number of governments have already requested,or anticipate
requesting, an extension for the fiscal year they first implement GASB Statement No. 68,which is
completely consistent with program policy. However,it now appears that there may be a few situations
where these problems may not be entirely worked out even in the second year of implementation.
The SREC urges government employers participating in multiple-employer plans to take every possible
step to ensure that the plan will do whatever is necessary to provide the data they need as employers
soon enough to allow them to issue their CAFR in a timely manner.However,the SREC recognizes that in
a few cases this challenge may not be entirely resolved in the first year of implementation.Accordingly,
the SREC has decided that in such cases it will suspend the Certificate Program policy that an extension
cannot be granted two years in a row forthe same reason.
Washington,DC Office
1301 Pennsylaznia Avenue,N.W.,Suite 309 • Washington,DC 20004 • 202.393.8020 •fax: 202.393.0780
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Edgewater, FL.. I moved in about 1.5 years ago with a house
water problem. I am here tonight to ring the warning bell that
the City has a water bacterial problem per licensed plumber..
The first signs of the problem were brown water rings
whenever a cup placed on the counter top were left to dry. The
second more severe problem was yellow water out of the Hot
side. I also noticed debris in the toilets water closet looked like
fine sand on the bottom. I also noticed a small spot of oily
substance on the top of the dogs water dish. Last was yellowish
water when left to sit in the sink.
Since I had a water softener and well in Ct I had Culligan
install a softener shortly after I moved in. I mentioned the brown
residue stain and they would chlorinate the pipes.
My brother Bob came over within the next month to visit and
complained of yellow water out of the hot. I thought it would
clear up, if I ran water till clear.
Around October I got a nasty metallic taste from the Master
Bath sink with yellow water. Upon investigation was HWTank.
Tried a flush on it got discolored water with lots
debris, I actually remember to this day the plopping sound it
made when it came out. I called in B&L plumbing to change it
out, which he did and chlorinated the lines.
When I did the six months drain (recommended by
manufacture) , to my surprise got discolored water and debris
again from new tank. Called Culligan but no response. This time
thought I had left over residue in pipes so I bought a faucet to
hose adapter and re-flushed pipes on hot side with chlorine. I let
the six months HWTank water discharge sit and noticed the
slime on the bottom, thought it was soluble iron coming out of
solution when it is exposed to the air. I would do another six
months drain and see what happens.
The one year flush had the same discolored water and
debris. Called HWTank manufacture thinking bad tank. HWTank
manufacture said major plumbing problem call city and licensed
plumber. Called in B&L, City, Culligan . B&L beyond their
experience level. Culligan not there softener, slime felt oily.. Salt
crystal manufacture no way. City thinks softener but did smell
oily odor from slime.. All took samples of slime. B&L unable to
test. Culligan unable to test. City was to find university to test.
No answers yet.
Since all four experts never seen this problem I got Water
Doctor from Deland and Florida DOH to come over next week.
The Water Doctor immediately upon looking at physical evidence
says it is bacterial slime. The water is not drinkable. He made
called to local and state departments. I notified Culligan they
recommended micron filter.
When the State DOH showed up they came over to take cold
water samples. The hot side was out of limits and there are no
regulations on the hot side of the house. The next bump up local
EPA pointed me back to State as Control. The City did come over
to release the meter so that I can flush the whole house. I
immediately noticed no more brown stains on cups left to dry, (
but I noticed the same after chlorinating the pipes, went away
then came back) and residue build up in Guest Bathroom sink
went away.
Being really concerned I started asking neighbors, some said
yes they got yellow water in hot but cleared up when used.
Others said yellow water in cold when sat for a time. Still
another said next door neighbor had HWTank changed cause
yellow water.
This gave me the clues to investigate the problem on the net.
Further research on the internet with Water Doctor
conclusions lead me to the following.
1. Poor city flushing or cheaper chloramines cleaning leaving
home owners vulnerable to bacterial infection.
2. Once contamination it there it is hard to eliminate. (will know
more in six months)
3. Need to raise HWTank temperature from minimum..
4. Fifty percent of home owners are snowbirds and cul-de-sacs.
I do not know if this problem is, just me, the local area or city
wide..
Neighbors see what going on and are asking me questions. I can
only tell them what I have stated here.
Thank you for your time, I have a more detailed statement and
photo package for you to be entered into the public record...
Dennis A. Vitali
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Are Chloramines realty good for Water Treatment?Take a Second look'.
Several municipalities have decided or are deciding to change their primary method of water
disinfection from chlorine to Chloramines. as n cost savings measure. Tht may at first seem like a
great thing to do, beware Flint Michigan made a quick decision that seemed good at the time but
wilh dlcastrous results. w
Even though the words chlorine and Chloramines may look and sound a lot alike the chemicals
themselves are very different:
1)Both disinfect the water and are EPA approved. However it can take up to 100 times as much
Chlorarnines to inactivate waterborne microbes.
2)Chlorine can be removed with many types of carbon, boiling. distilling, or just simply left to stand
In an open container. Chloramines cannot be removed this way
3) Water containing Chloramines can combine with organic matter in water to produce toxic
chemicals such as iodoadds and nitrosamines.According to David Sediak of the University of
California Berkeley, "mese combinations Gould be about 1,000 times more cardnooenic then the
infectious byproducts we have been worried about with regular old Chlorine.'
d} Chloramines can aggregate skin conditions such as eczema, psoriasis and digestive disorders
according to an article in Water Qualify Products magazine.
5) Chloramines use accelerates the!reaching of soldering agents from old piping systems
Treating your water to remove Chiorarrrines requires whole house water treatment with a high grade
of Catalytic coconut ut shall carbon, Reverse Osmosis or very specific ultraviolet light
Please contact J.C.Galloway The Water Doctor to get a recommendation of which method is best
for your application. Also being informed and voicing you opinion could prevent your water utility
company from considering this method of treatment
Credits Water Quality Product Feb 2016 Susan White
Volusia ocx,nty Water Quality reports 2014 Edgewater
City of Deltona Water Quality reports 2014
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CITY CLERK REPORT— December 5, 2016
ITEM#11.a.
1) Reminder for the Christmas Parade this Saturday. We will have coffee and donuts in the
kitchen for Council who are participating in the parade. Please be here well in advance
as your cars will be leaving for the parade between 9:30 - 9:45. You have a listing of
your driver at your seat.
2) Also a reminder for your Holiday Breakfast for our city employees on December 23rd
from 7:00 to 8:30 and to all of you who volunteered to serve!
3) January 9th is your next Council meeting & CRA meeting. Please be here early as
immediately prior to the meeting we will be having a new group Council photograph
taken.
4) Councilwoman Vogt, we will schedule your individual portrait time separately as it will
be taken at the Photographers location off N. Glencoe Road (Jim Payette Photography,
2475 Burnell Court, New Smyrna Beach - 424-5848) -just let me know some times so I
can schedule for you.
(Clerk/Council/Clerk Reports/11-14-2016)
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EDGEWATER CITY OF EDGEWATER 2016 PROJECT GOALS
2-1-16 (Revision Draft 12-5-16)
• Establish Long-Range Facility Plan for Environmental Services (Environmental Services Director)Propert
has been purchased for future Public Works relocation and consultants have drafted preliminary site plans.
• Complete Design and Implementation Plan for Mango Lake Park (Leisure Services Director)
• Complete Agreement for Southern Service Area (Environmental Services Director)Negotiations continue with the
county.MOU signed in Sept.2016 to share cost of Southeast Service Area Analysis.
> Develop a Master Future Parks Plan & Standards to include implementation of an all-inclusive park
specifically addressing our special needs population, and mandating all new parks and park
renovations consider play equipment for special needs persons. (Leisure Services&Development Services
Director)Project has been placed on hold due to the retirement of the Leisure Services Director.
• Complete Gateway Park Improvements (Environmental Services Director&Leisure Services Director)County
finalizing 10th Street widening plan and hope to have it out to bid by January 2017 City staff meeting with County 12/14/16
regarding agreement to improvements of Gateway Park and associated responsibilities.
➢ Paving of Canal Road and consider utilizing ecofriendly asphalt options. (Environmental Services Director)
Project not funded for FY16/17. CM would suggest inventorying and prioritizing all unpaved roads and then dedicate a
certain amount to be budgeted each year towards a `Dirt Road Reduction"program. Three dirt roads were paved with
Thomas St.project this year.
D Implementation of Electronic Permit Submittal and Management (Development Services Director)A portion of
the permitting and inspection module has been implemented. Goal to have electronic plan submittal implemented by end
2017
• Implementation of Electronic Personnel Records Management System (Personnel Director)
Identify Alternate Locations for Utility Structures on Ridgewood Ave. (Development Services Director)
D Consider Ordinance for Identified Commercial Areas to Require New Construction Install
Underground Utilities (Development Services Director)
> Expand Available discharge Areas for Reclaimed Water (Environmental Services Director)Reuse lines have been
expanded to Hawks Park Ballfields. Construction starts this month for additional extensions within ROW's. Currently
designing and permitting to expand on West S.R. 442 and into area of future Public Works location for discharge.
D- Complete Accreditation Process for the Police Department (Police Chie°Have completed the 12-month
agreement for Accreditation process to begin. Should have evaluation complete 2nd quarter of 2017.
> Addition of a competitive 50 meter pool to the YMCA/Hawks Park Complex. (Leisure Services Director)
Project placed on hold and focus directed towards Hawks Park redevelopment initiative.
Consider Public/Private Partnership to develop 60 acre site as public park/large boat ramp and parking
facility. (Leisure Services Director) Progress continues and will have an update progress report 161 quarter 2017.
r Traffic light at West Turgot Avenue and U.S.1 (Development Services Director)FDOT studies do not warrant light
at this time.Right hand turn lane design is underway and construction budgeted for FY2016/17.
> Establish a community/performing arts complex and look into private sector and NPO partnerships to
help build and maintain. (Leisure Services Director)
D Expand sports options for our youth to include baseball, football, skateboarding, etc. and look into
private sector and NPO partnerships to help establish and maintain. (Leisure Services Director)Partnership
with YMCA continues and baseball and flag football was re-established in 2016.
2-1-16(Revision Draft 12-5-16)
D Renovate Whistle Stop Park to become an all-inclusive park that is ADA complimentary and adding
shuffleboard courts. (Leisure Services Director)GO Bond was authorized in March 2016 and final site plan presented to
City Council 12-5-16(previously agreed to remove shuffleboard courts).
Explore ecofriendly options for all municipal buildings such as solar energy, high efficiency vehicles
etc. (Environmental Services Director)Alternative fuel considerations for vehicles has been researched.Infrastructure for
the alternative fuel would need to be constructed. This was evaluated with the conceptual plans for the new public works
facility and determined to be a better choice to reevaluate at that time.
D Establish Quarterly Labor/Management progress meetings (City Manager)
• Develop Septic Tank Removal Strategy (Environmental Services Director)Conceptual 3 priority zones(1-river to
US1,2-US1 to railroad tracks&3-railroad tracks west)26 Septic Tanks have been connected to the City's Wastewater
System in 2016.22 in the Thomas Street Area,202 Mango Tree Drive, 1861 Pinedale Road, 1032 Lake Avenue and 412 West
Park Avenue. Staff continues to research grants to assist with initiative.
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> Consider balancing Health Insurance such as an HRA or HSA Plan (HR Director)
D Create a Wellness Initiative with Employee Incentive (HR Director)
• Completion of Trail from Dale St. to 10 St. (Environmental Services Director)
Establish an Annual Budget Contribution for a Dirt Road Reduction Program (City Manager)
D Evaluate and Create Maintenance Timeline and Budget for Riverside Dr. Infrastructure (Environmental
Services Director)
2-1-16(Revision Draft 12-5-16)