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DANIA CITY COMMISSION
WORKSHOP MEETING
JUNE 19 , 1990
ROLL CALL:
Present:
Vice Mayor: Bob Mikes
j Commissioners: Jean Cook
Bobbie Grace
John Bertino
City Attorney: Frank Adler
! City Manager: Robert Flatley
Deputy City Clerk: Marie Jabalee
Absent :
Mayor: Charles McElyea I
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1. Water Plant Renovation/Expansion Schedule and approximate costs
associated with those projects.
John Calvin, Berry & Calvin Engineers , reviewed with the
Commission the numerous meetings that have been held with the
Commission and staff relating to the expansion and renovation of
j the Dania Water Plant .
j Don Windham, Berry & Calvin Engineers , reported on the need to
shut down the two treatment units at the plant to determine the
I need for repair or replacement parts . Mr. Windham mentioned that
I the lime silo, lime equipment , instruments and control panel are
in bad shape and that the high service pumps need to be
completely replaced.
Mr. Calvin explained that he has utilized and updated the 1982
Berry & Calvin study to analyze the needs at the Water Plant .
Discussion followed regarding Dania' s daily need of 4 . 5 to 4 .7
million gallons of water a day, rehabilitation of the two ;
treating units , THM standards and regulations that will be !{(
implemented over the next decade and other treatment methods that
j the Commission may want to consider. i
Mr . Calvin presented a time chart showing that the
rehabilitation design for 1991/92 will be ready for bid by
October of this year and that construction of the water plant
will take at least 260 working days to complete .
Lisa Lane, Rachlin & Cohen, reminded the Commission of their
recent rate study presented earlier this year explaining
anticipated dollar costs and short.-term and long-term
alternatives for water supply. Ms. Lane explained that she will
update her study once she obtains the engineering cost estimates
from Berry & Calvin for new figures based on the alternative
chosen by the Commission. Ms. Lane mentioned that as part of the
Rachlin & Cohen study, they will address what rate increases
might be needed prior to the water plant renovation based on how
current expenditures are running for the City.
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After lengthy discussion, City Manager Flatley stated that the
costs as presented by Berry & Calvin for the rehabilitation of t
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the Water Plant and Water Treatment Plant Expansion study along
with the Rachlin & Cohen fees required for additional services in
this matter will be on the June 26 agenda for approval .
2. Tigertail Park: Application for amendment to the Broward County Land
Use Plan.
I City Attorney Adler informed the Commission that Broward County
has requested an amendment to the Land Use Plan for the area
presently used by BCC to change from park use to commercial use .
A.J. Ryan, Esq. , representing Broward County, reviewed with the
Commission a drawing showing approximately 37 acres of land that:
the County wants to change to commercial use. Mr. Ryan described
the area lying to the east of Ravenswood Road extending eastward
to the west of right-of-way line of Seaboard Coastline Railroad,
southern boundary is the Broward County Bus Depot and repair shop
and the northern boundary stopping at the Citco gas station and
Broward County Humane Society.
Commissioner Bertino expressed his opposition to removing any I
park area from Dania and suggested a tradeoff from Broward County
as a consideration.
City Attorney advised Commissioner Bertino that the County is a
determining factor in changes made to the Comprehensive Land Use
Plan and that the Dania Land Use Plan must comply substantially ,.
with the County Land Use Plan but that the State is the final
factor.
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Commissioner Cook requested information on anticipated revenue
the City could expect with this land use change.
jMr. Ryan explained that he is in the process right now of
+ obtaining information based upon the land assessments of property
m. t there now as vacant land. Mr. Ryan mentioned that if the
property is developed as industrial property, the ad valorem tax
would be dramatically increased.
Commissioner Bertino suggested City Manager Flatley contact the j
County to see if another park can be exchanged for giving up this
property.
Commissioner Cook suggested the City Manager explore the
possibility of the golf course area becoming a park in that area.
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? 3. Flag Committee status report. (Commissioner Cook)
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Commissioner Cook requested the Commission review the three j
renderings of a proposed Dania Flag selected by the members of
the Dania Flag Committee.
yMr. Mancini , Dania Flag Committee , explained that three grade
schools were involved in creating a flag design and showed the
Commission the three designs selected by the Flag Committee
members .
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The Commission generally agreed to prepare an artist drawing of a
flag showing the city seal in the middle of a square flag with
gold fringe around the sides .
The Commission also agreed to have the Flag Committee determine
the prizes to be awarded to the 1st, 2nd and 3rd place winners J
for the Flag drawings submitted.
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4. Fire/Police Pension Amendment for discussion.
Vince Thompson, Chairman, Board of Trustees , Police and Fire
Fighters Retirement System, presented an ordinance amending
Chapter 18 entitled "Pensions and Retirement" that would
implement a reserve fund to provide payment of retirees health
care insurance premium. Mr . Thompson stated that the cost would
be paid from the retirement system as opposed to the current j
practice of subsidizing the health insurance premium from the
i general fund when the amount actuarially necessary to fund this
benefit is accumulated. Mr. Thompson mentioned that total
actuarial gain for 1989 for the pension fund was $567 , 000 and
that this would be a good time to start this program.
IDiscussion continued on whether the City wants to pay $40, 000
more each year over the next 14 years or take advantage of the
reduction in the required contribution made possible by the
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favorable actuarial gain.
Steve Palmquist, System Actuary, Police & Fire Fighters
Retirement System, was present to answer technical questions from
the Commission and explain state requirements if they go forward 1 with the ordinance.
Marie Jabalee, Finance Manager, explained to Vice Mayor Mikes
that an actuarial impact study must be presented and sent to the
State prior to second readingof the ordinance . Ms. Jabalee was
_ assured by Steve Palmquist that the City could recapture the gain !
#; left in the fund that has accumulated over a period of years in
the event the Commission may choose to use these funds for other.
purposes .
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Vice Mayor Mikes expressed his concern in changing the City' s
pension fund and suggested obtaining expert advise from an
outside source on the impact of this program prior to further
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discussion.
Commissioner Grace expressed her concern for the City of Dania
being the first city to implement a program like this and agreed
with Vice Mayor Mikes to obtain further information.
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Steve Palmquist suggested that the State may not allow the City f
to change this plan after October 1 and recommended further
review.
5. Property Standards Code. (Commissioner Cook)
Commissioner Cook informed the Commission of new property
standard codes that she feels would be of value to the City and
! requested Will Allen to present this item.
Will Allen, Growth Management Director, stated that these
property standard codes would supplement the South Florida
s' Building Code and enable the Code Enforcement Officials to go out
and enforce maintenance of problem sites for residential and
commercial property. Mr. Allen mentioned that instead of drawing
up an entirely new ordinance, this proposed ordinance was
prepared from regulations being enforced by the City of Hollywood
ordinance.
City Manager Flatley stated that this ordinance will now make it
possible to require residents to maintain their properties lying
in blighted areas of the city and explained that the ordinance
can be amended if there becomes a need.
After further discussion , the Commission generally agreed with J
the ordinance as presented by Will Allen .
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6. B.S.O. Contract Update
City Manager Flatley reported on revisions presented from the
Broward Sheriff ' s Office to amend the current B.S.O. contract for
the fiscal year 1990/91 .
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The Commission requested City Manager Flatley to present a i I counteroffer to the Sheriff ' s Office showing an increase of 3. 5%
for the fiscal year 1990/91 contract and an increase of 4 . 0% for
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the fiscal year 1991/92.
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Further discussion involved cutting one person from the budget ,
putting a cap on the COLA, Tactical Unit Positions, paying
j utilities and responsibilities for maintenance and repairs .
)! 7. Gas Tax Program
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Discussion followed regarding paving improvements needed to
streets and alleys in the City.
I City Manager Flatley mentioned that $42 , 000 will be used for the
Cassone property drainage e project and the drainage study on the
southeast section. Mr. Flatley reported that the City will now {
be repairing their own pot holes in the city that should allow
better maintenance and a decrease in cost and presented a listing
of streets and alleys to be repaired.
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City Manager Flatley suggested that the Commission review his
proposal for the use of the gas tax funds and advise him of any
further changes. „r
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City Manager Flatley reminded the Commission of a recent letter
from the South Florida Regional Planning Council advising that on
September 5, the council will review the Fort Lauderdale-
Hollywood International Airport Substantial Deviation runway
project. Mr. Flatley mentioned that Dania must advertise for a
public hearing on this matter 60 days prior to the public hearing
being held which should be sometime in November.
a, f` Commissioner Cook made a motion to adjourn this workshop meeting.
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AGENDA
DANIA CITY COMMISSION
WORKSHOP MEETING
JUNE 19, 1990
7:30 P.M.
1 . Water Plant Rennovation/Expansion Schedule and approximate
costs associated with those projects.
2. Tigertail Park : Application for amendment to the Broward {
County Land Use Plan.
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3. Flag Committee status report . (Commissioner Cook)
4. Fire/Police Pension Amendment for discussion.
5. Property Standards Code. (Commissioner Cook)
6. B.S.O. Contract Update.
7. Gas Tax Program.
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