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DANIA CITY COMMISSION
WORKSHOP MEETING
JUNE 21 , 1988
Present :
Mayor : Charles McElyea
Vice Mayor: Jean Cook
Commissioners : John Bertino
Howard Hirsch
Anthony Stevens
City Attorney : Frank Adler
City Manager: Eugene Jewell
City Clerk : Wanda Mullikin
1 . Discussion regarding Raw Water Fields and Water Interconnect
with Broward County. Presentation by City Engineer John
Calvin .
John Calvin, accompanied by Don Windham and Ray Shimokubo
reported on the study of the city ' s water distribution
system that was done by computer hydraulic analysis . He
said the city ' s system is in pretty good shape now and, weak
areas having been identified, described steps being taken to
correct potential problems.
Mr . Calvin recommended backup '
buildout situation , expandin provisions
existing water
e plant by approximately 112 million gallons a day, providing
for an interconnect with the City of Ft . Lauderdale,utilizing the three City of Hollywood interconnects, and
establishing a new interconnect with Broward County .
Regarding the raw water supply, Mr. Calvin recommended
continuation of the well testing program for chlorides and
organics and serious consideration of connecting to the
County ' s regional wellfield system.
City Manager Jewell reported plans to make the interconnect
with Broward County Utilities for finished water now that
the $75, 000 tap-in fee asked for by
qy ago is no longer applicable, the only hexpense ybeingwthears
meter. Don Windham reported he is working on lowering the
estimated cost of installing the meter.
During discussion of the proposed raw water agreement with
the other cities and Broward County, Mr. Calvin noted the
importance of customers ' future flow projections being
provided by the City to the County annually. City Manager
Jewell recommended continuing negotiations with Broward
County with reference to the western wells, pending firm
establishment of the County s funding basis .
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2. Discussion regarding repayment schedule to Florida Power &
j Light for overpayment of franchise fees .
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Manager Jewell reported settlement f Florida
Light ' slawsuitagainstBilll Markhamoverrealestatewtaxes i(
and the need to rebate Florida Power & good faith
Light ' s s
payments of franchise taxes made during the course of the r
suit . He advised the Commission that the $81, 320.74
overpayment, which has been reviewed by the City Attorney,
will be reimbursed over a twelve month period beginning
October 1, 1988 by deducting $6, 776 .73 from each of FP& L ' s
monthly franchise payments through September 1, 1989.
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3 . Discussion regarding rezoning of Sheridan Street .
City Manager Jewell presented a draft outline, prepared by
City Planner Larry Leeds, of a proposed ( PC ) Planned
Commercial District .
The Commissioners reviewed the outline and made several
suggestions : Remove houses of religious worship from
Permitted Uses ; add movie theaters to Special Exception
Uses ; add restaurants and bars with entertainment to Special
Exception Uses ; correct the language to reflect site plan
review by the P&Z Board and approval by the City Commission .
Commissioner Bertino asked why funeral homes were included
in Prohibited Uses .
The Commissioners addressed the Area Requirements with
regard to attracting a shopping center/hotel /office complex
rather than strip stores, and suggested : to increase the
height allowance ; increase the minimum lot area to ten
acres ; revise the percentage of lot coverage to include
structure and parking ; and in D. Yards, increase minimum in
#1 . to 100 feet, #2. 40 feet, #3 . 40 feet , #4. 20 feet and
#5. 25 feet .
During discussion , City Manager Jewell was asked to agenda
for the next regular meeting a list of variances given in
the past that should be reviewed and possibly revoked . i
City Manager Jewell said he would have City Attorney Adler
and City Planner Leeds review and redraft the zoning
proposal in accordance with the Commission ' s suggestions and
also asked the Commission to give some thought to what kind �-
of sign ordinance to adopt for this district .
4. Discussion regarding reorganization of Building Department .
Personnel Director Michael Smith and City Manager Jewell
discussed the concept of reorganizing the administration of
the Building, Planning and Zoning Department currently
headed by the Building Official /Chief Building Inspector to
a Growth Management Department to be headed by a Growth
Management Director. The fiscal importance of managing the
quality of community development was noted .
The Commission generally agreed with the recommendation that
Larry Leeds , who holds degrees in urban planning and law, be
appointed Growth Management Director to administrate the
department full time and that Hugh Jones serve on a part
time basis as Building Official .
City Manager Jewell pointed out that the ordinance
designating the Building Department Head will need to be
amended to reflect the Growth Management Director position .
Commissioner Bertino asked if there might not be a need for
more manpower in Code Enforcement . City Manager Jewell said
he would explore the idea and make a recommendation at
budget time .
During this workshop, City Manager Jewell interjected a
suggestion that the Commission consider the idea of hiring
an in-house attorney, commenting that it would benefit the
person who replaces him as City Manager in many ways .
Motion passed to adjourn this Workshop meeting .
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WORKSHOP MEETING
JUNE 21, 1988
3:00 P.M.
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1. Discussion regarding Raw Water Fields and Water Interconnect
with Broward County. Presentation by City Engineer John
Calvin.
2. Discussion regarding repayment schedule to Florida Power &
Light for overpayment of franchise fees .
3. Discussion regarding rezoning of Sheridan Street .
4. Discussion regarding reorganization of Building Department.
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