Agenda

City of Brooksville JOSEPH E. JOHNSTON, III, COUNCIL CHAMBERS 201 HOWELL AVENUE BROOKSVILLE, FLORIDA 34601-2041 (352) 540-3810
David Bailey Council Member		Blake Bell Vice Mayor


Robert Battista Council Member		Betty Erhard Council Member

	Pat Brayton MAYOR
“The City of Brooksville's mission is to provide superior municipal services in a reliable, efficient, fiscal and socially effective manner, making Brooksville a desirable City to live, work, and visit.”

CITY COUNCIL AGENDA
JUNE 20, 2022

REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING - 7:00 P.M

VOSE LAW FIRM, LLP
CITY ATTORNEY

RONALD SNOWBERGER
CITY MANAGER

JENNIFER J. BATTISTA, CMC
CITY CLERK

GENERAL INFORMATION AND INSTRUCTIONS
Items listed in the "Consent Agenda" will be approved by Council in their entirety by a single motion, indicated by the (√) symbol, unless otherwise indicated by Council. Other agenda items are considered individually.

Consideration of the item identified on this agenda with an asterisk (**) is a quasi-judicial function of the Council involving land use, and the following procedures apply:

Disclosure of any ex parte communications by Council members.
Consideration of applications to intervene as a party, if any. “Request to Intervene/Expert Witness” forms and instructions may be obtained from the recording secretary prior to the scheduled time for consideration of the item.
Qualification of sworn witnesses who wish to testify as an expert, based on statement of credentials made orally or set forth in application file.
Swearing of witnesses who wish to give sworn testimony.
Testimony of City staff witnesses, with cross-examination by applicant and party-interveners, if they request.
Testimony of applicant and applicant’s witnesses, with cross-examination by Council and party-interveners, if they request.
Testimony of party-interveners and their witnesses, with cross-examination by Council and applicant, if they request.
Testimony by members of the public who wish to address application. Any individual, not requesting/designated as an intervening party or expert witness may, upon being recognized by the Mayor, present information to the Council, and may be questioned by the Council but is not required to be subject to cross-examination, and need not be sworn in.
Close of public hearing.
Council deliberation/vote.

Items identified with a double asterisk (**) are quasi-judicial functions of the City Council other than land use; the Council Members disclose any ex parté communications.

In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, persons with disabilities needing a special accommodation to participate in this proceeding should contact the ADA Coordinator at 352-540-3810 no later than 48 hours in advance of the meeting. Meeting agendas and supporting documentation are available from the City Clerk’s office, and online at www.cityofbrooksville.us.

Any person desiring to appeal any decision with respect to any matter considered at this meeting, may need a record of the proceedings including the testimony and evidence upon which the appeal is to be based, and therefore must make arrangements for a court reporter to ensure that an admissible verbatim record of the proceedings is made.

CITY OF BROOKSVILLE
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
JOSEPH E. JOHNSTON III COUNCIL CHAMBERS
201 HOWELL AVENUE
BROOKSVILLE, FLORIDA 34601
7:00 pm
June 20, 2022

CALL TO ORDER

INVOCATION AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Dr. Hal Hester, Pastor, VineLife Christian Church, Brooksville

APPROVAL/MODIFICATIONS OF THE AGENDA
(Limited to City Council and City Manager)

PRESENTATIONS AND APPOINTMENTS

Appointment to the Brooksville Housing Authority Advisory Board for Four-Year term of Office through June 30, 2026 Click to View

Update on Splash Pad Voting (verbal report only)
By: Angie Whisnant, Parks and Recreation Director Click to View

CONSENT AGENDA

Approval of May 16, 2022 Regular City Council minutes Click to View

Approval from Council to declare sole source purchase of hydrants and hydrant crash kits. The Sole Source is currently being advertised per Section 287.057(3)(c), Florida Statutes, in the Tampa Bay Times, the City's website and BidNetDirect and therefore requests approval to purchase via Sole Source barring any protests. Click to View


Presentation:	None
Recommendation:	Approval from Council to declare sole source purchase and direct staff to follow Florida Statutes Section 287.057(3)(c) for posting

Approval from Council to declare sole source purchase of a pump for School Street lift station. The Sole Source is currently being advertised per Section 287.057(3)(c), Florida Statutes, in the Tampa Bay Times, the City's website and BidNetDirect and therefore requests approval to purchase via Sole Source barring any protests. Click to View


Presentation:	None
Recommendation:	Approval from Council to declare sole source and direct staff to follow Florida Statutes Section 287.057(3)(c) for posting

DISCUSSION OF CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS (IF ANY)

PUBLIC HEARING

**Quasi-Judicial - Ex-parte procedure apply
**Ordinance Number 946—RZ 2022-03 – Wayne Doyle; Petition Requesting Rezoning from R-1B to PDP-C Click to View


Presentation:	Steve Gouldman, AICP, City Planner
Recommendation:	Approval with Conditions of Second and Final Reading of Ordinance No. 946 upon Roll Call vote

Resolution No. 2022-08 - Second Public Hearing on the Florida Department of Economic Opportunity Florida Small Cities Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program application
(First Public Hearing held 1/3/22) Click to View


Presentation:	J. Corbett Alday, Guardian CRM, Inc.
Recommendation:	Recommend to approve Resolution No. 2022-08 upon roll call vote

REGULAR AGENDA

Fire Assessment - FY 22-23 Rate Establishment Click to View


Presentation:	City Manager, Finance Director and Stantec
Recommendation:	Recommend increasing the Fire Assessment Rates by 3%

Approval of renewal of Pedram Moghaddam's Independent Contract Agreement for the Art Gallery Coordinator position and authorize Mayor to execute agreement. The term of the agreement is from July 1, 2022 - June 30, 2023. Click to View


Presentation:	Ron Snowberger, City Manager
Recommendation:	Approve Art Gallery Coordinator Agreement

Consideration of Mermaid Statute Trail Sponsorship Agreement, which, if approved, would then be forwarded to the Hernando County Board of County Commissioners for approval.
Presentation: John Cary, City Attorney
Recommendation: Approval of draft agreement Click to View

Approval to apply for the Local Support Grant Request (LSGR) for the Hernando Oaks Reclaim project. Click to View


Presentation:	Ron Snowberger, City Manager
Recommendation:	Approval to Apply for the Local Support Grant Request

Award the Bid for the Purchase of a Software Solution for the Community Development Department and Approve Associated Budget Amendment. Click to View


Presentation:	Jessica Kowal, Community Development Director
Recommendation:	Approve Staff's Recommendation

Annual Florida League of Cities Policy Committee Assignments Click to View


Presentation:	City Clerk
Recommendation:	Motion to appoint Council Members to FLC Committees

CITIZEN INPUT [limited to 3 minutes per speaker]

RESPONSE BY CITY MANAGER AND STAFF/COUNCIL

ITEMS BY CITY ATTORNEY

ITEMS BY CITY MANAGER

ITEMS BY COUNCIL

ADJOURNMENT

CORRESPONDENCE TO NOTE
May, 2022 Code Enforcement Report Click to View