10-15-13 Council Packet - Arcadia, Florida

AGENDA 

ARCADIA CITY COUNCIL 

CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS 

23 N. POLK AVE., ARCADIA, FL 

TUESDAY, OCTOBER 15, 2013 

6:00 PM 

CALL TO ORDER. INVOCATION. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE & ROLL CALL 

PRESENTATION: Valic Defined Contribution Presentation - Amy Sorrells 

CONSENT AGENDA 

1. September 3,2013 City Council Minutes 

2. September 17, 2013 City Council Meeting Minutes 

3. Check Warrant Reports: 09~27~13, 09~30~13, 10~01~13, 10-07~13, 10~OB-13 

4. Request for Special Event Permit and Street Closure, Christmas Parade, Chamber of Commerce 

5. Request for Special Event Permit at McSwain Park, Democratic Party (11-B-13) 

6. Request for Special Event Permit at McSwain Park, Family Fun Fair (11-02-13) 

7. Specific Authorization 16 - General Consulting Services - Hazen and Sawyer 

B. Airport Loan with Seacoast National Bank 

DISCUSSION ITEMS 

9. Actuarial Reports for both Pensions (Administrator) 

10. Perpetual Easement, Donation Letter, Hazardous Waste Affidavit and Closing Statement, FOOT 

Project No. 193902, SR 70 Parcel No. B05 (Administrator) 

11. Florida League of Cities' Resolutions (Deputy Mayor Fink) 

12. REDI Municipalities Law Enforcement Services Special Assessment (Administrator) 

13. Changes to Insurance Limits (Lew Ambler/Administrator) 

14. Range Riders (Administrator) 

COMMENTS FROM DEPARTMENTS 

15. City Marshal 

16. Attorney 

a. Code Enforcement Ordinance - Registration of Real Property in Foreclosure 

b. Code Enforcement Ordinance - Housing Code / Property Maintenance Standards 

c. Code Enforcement Ordinance - Sleeping in Public Places 

17. City Administrator 

PUBLIC 

(PLEASE LIMIT PRESENTATIONS TO FIVE MINUTES) 

MAYOR AND COUNCIL MATTERS 

ADJOURN 

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MINUTES 

CITY COUNCIL 

CITY OF ARCADIA 

TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 3,2013 

6:00 PM 

The following minutes reflect action items of the City Council of the City of Arcadia. For a verbatim 

copy of the minutes you may contact City Administration to obtain a copy of the recorded meeting. 

CALL TO ORDER. INVOCATION PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE & ROLL CALL 

The meeting was called to order at approximately 6:00 p.m. 

Councilman Allen gave the invocation which was followed by the Pledge of Allegiance. 

Arcadia City Council 

Mayor Keith Keene 

Deputy Mayor Robert Heine 

Councilman Robert R. Allen 

Arcadia City Staff 

City Administrator Judi Jankosky 

City Attorney Thomas J. Wohl 

Finance Director Renee Green 

Councilwoman Alice Frierson 

Councilman Joseph E. Fink (Absent) 

City Clerk Gia Lancaster 

Marshal Matt Anderson 

Public Works Director Cathy Miller 

PUBLIC HEARING - (Open Public Hearing) 

Mayor Keene opened the Public Hearing at 6 p.m. 

RESOLUTION NO. 2013-19; A RESOLUTION 

ADOPTING THE MILLAGE RATE TO BE LEVIED BY 

THE CITY OF ARCADIA, FLORIDA FOR FISCAL YEAR 

2013-2014 (Finance Director) 

Resolution No. 2013-19 was read in full. Mrs. Green explained that last years' millage rate was 

8.8859. This year the rolled back rate is 8.7867. The recommendation is for 8.6694 millage rate 

which is less than the rolled back or -1.33%. Deputy Mayor Heine questioned if this will meet the 

$22,000 short fall. Mrs. Jankosky stated that we also need to address the health insurance increase. 

The contingency in the General Fund is currently $650,000. Mrs. Jankosky replied to Councilwoman 

Frierson that this budget presented will assist in the situation we are currently addressing with 

Tallahassee. 

A motion was made by Deputy Mayor Heine and seconded by Councilman Allen to adopt 

Resolution No. 2013-20 Tentative Millage as presented. The motion carried 5-0. 

City Council Meeting Minutes 

September 3, 2013 

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RESOLUTION NO. 2013-20; A RESOLUTION 

ADOPTING THE TENTATIVE BUDGET FOR THE CITY 

OF ARCADIA, FLORIDA FOR FISCAL YEAR 2013- 

2014 (Finance Director) 

Resolution No. 2013-20 was read in full. Mrs. Greene reported that Code Enforcement was placed 

under the Police Department which was $66,156 for a total Police budget of $1,507,733. 

Councilman Allen stated he was acceptable with the current budget. Councilman Fink commended 

the City Administrator for attempting to balance the budget. He stated that he would be unable to 

support this budget while the Police Department continues to expand. He still believes the State will 

come in as the $170,000 will not replenish the funds. He continued that there are Officers that take 

vehicles home, clerical staff and personnel that could have been reduced. 

A motion was made by Deputy Mayor Heine and seconded by Councilman Allen to adopt 

Resolution No. 2013-20, Tentative Budget as presented. 

Mr. Gary Frierson, resident, explained that there still remains $400,000 in street improvements which 

could be reduced. He spoke also about the water and sewer account owing the general fund. If we 

had to we could utilize those funds as well. He feels the budget is a good budget and believes that 

things don't appear to be as dire as some may have made it out to be. Mayor Keene thanked all who 

worked on the budget. He recalled in past years the City did not even have a repair and replace fund 

and there was a $450,000 previous cost that had nothing to do with the current Council. He 

mentioned Broward County supporting legislation to help fund City Police Departments and 

suggested we might want to be on board. 

Vote on the original motion carried 4-1 with Councilman Fink dissenting. 

CLOSE PUBLIC HEARING - Mayor Keene closed the public hearing at 6:20 p.m. 

OPEN REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING - 

Regular City Council Meeting at 6:21 p.m. 

Mayor Keene opened the 

PRESENTATION 

Kevin Joens, 5 years of service - Presentation by Mayor 

Mayor Keene presented Mr. Kevin Joens a plaque representing his 5 years of City service with the 

Arcadia Police Department. 


1. August 6, 2013 City Council Minutes 

2. Check Warrant Reports: 08/19/13, 08/20/13, 08/27/13 

3. Amendment 5 to Specific Authorization No. 11 (co-document to Change Order 3 approved last 

meeting) 

A motion was made by Deputy Mayor Heine and seconded by Councilman Fink to approve 

consent agenda item 1 through 3 as presented. The motion carried 5-0. 



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4. Request for use of Speer Center - Toys for Tots, Marine Corps Reserve (Administrator) 

A motion was made by Deputy Mayor Heine and seconded by Councilman Fink to allow the 

Toys for Tots to utilize the Speer Center for storage and distribution of toys. The motion 

carried 5-0. 

Mr. Robert Grinis thanked the Council for their generosity and asked about the general security of the 

building. Mr. Grinis also announced a Fundraiser Golf Tournament at the Arcadia Golf Course on 

October 19,2013. Marshal Anderson stated that the Speer Center has new doors and is considered 

a secure building. 

5. Lease of Former Police Station (Administrator) 

Mrs. Jankosky stated that she met with Red Cross and they would like to begin negotiations 

regarding leasing half of the former Police Station. Council gave consensus for the Administrator to 

move forward. 

6. Airport Lighting Grant (Administrator) 

Mrs. Jankosky asked if the Council may approve a low interest government loan to help move forward 

on the Airport Lighting grant project. Council gave consensus for Mrs. Jankosky to move forward with 

Government funding and return with a loan package for Council's consideration. 

7. Prayer Policy (Attorney) 

Attorney Wohl stated this Resolution was brought forward for Council and Public review to comply 

with Church and State issues. Councilman Fink thanked the City Attorney for being proactive. Mr. 

Charles Conklin questioned why no one on the Council could pray and he felt they should have a 

right to pray as well. 

8. Health Insurance (Administrator) 

Mrs. Jankosky stated that Health Insurance increases this year stem from 25% - 44%. Mr. Tom 

Guidry, DeSoto Insurance, stated that he tried to speak with United on the 65% increase however the 

City has seen many catastrophic claims this period. He stated that Blue Cross/Blue Shield was the 

most competitive at only a 13% to 15% increase. He explained several plans to include PPO, HMO 

and various deductibles. Mrs. Jankosky proposed the BC/BS HMO, $1,200 deductible with employee 

buy up to a $500 deductible plus an employee buy up to a PPO. She also suggested the deletion of 

the dependent plans as those plans cost the City considerable amounts. Mr. Guidry reminded also 

that Health Care Reform begins in January. 

Councilman Fink asked the Administrator if she could provide a spreadsheet of alternatives as 

presented last year. Mr. Guidry replied to Councilwoman Frierson that many of our claims were due 

to outpatient procedures and catastrophic claims. Mr. Guidry replied to Mayor Keene that the City 

currently carries 16 dependents. Mr. Lew Ambler reminded Council that the City is very generous to 



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provide dependent coverage. 

A motion was made by Councilman Fink and seconded by Deputy Mayor Heine to move the 

City Health Insurance to BC/BS HMO Plan 61, removing depending coverage. Provide 

employees three options: 1) BC/BS Plan 61, $1,200 deductible, or buy up to: 2) Plan 60, $500 

deductible and 3) BC/BS PPO Plan which may cost an additional $60 per employee. The 

motion carried 5-0. 

9. Oak Ridge Cemetery (Public Works Director) 

Mrs. Miller explained the maintenance options for Oak Ridge Cemetery. She reviewed three options 

for securing the cemetery; 


option 2: Install the gate adjacent to the bridge and remove the fence material that will no 

longer be needed. Total cost $332.50. The motion carried 5-0. 

10.Antique Association 4th Saturday Fair and 1 st Saturday Farmer's Market (Marshal Anderson) 

Marshal Anderson explained that there appears to be three different factions functioning in the 

downtown area and sponsoring different events. He stated that there is currently no code to enforce 

business owners not to place items outside the front of the store, the code only indicates "no blocking 

or obstructing sidewalks". He asked Council for clarification during these special events. Attorney 

Wohl stated that the code is vague on that particular issue; however he is drafting an Ordinance 

addressing special events. Councilwoman Frierson stated that the City could close down Oak Street 

from the railroad to the Church (Orange Ave.) Mr. Lew Ambler, DeSoto Insurance, stated that he did 

have concerns regarding the risks and liability during these events. 

Mr. James Lee, Business Owner, stated that the Antique Association appears to be picking and 

choosing who they want in their Association. He asked why the City doesn't take over this event. 

Mr. Frank Peterson, resident, stated that he usually sets up in front of an Attorney's Office however 

he was told he could no longer do that. He stated it appears that the Antique Association does not 

want outsiders at the event. 

Ms. Sheri Fink, VP of the Antique Association, stated the sellers are not paying the fees which are 

used for advertising at $30,000 per year. She added that the Antique Association gave Mr. Peterson 

three months extra due to his health issues. She stated that the Association does have vendor 

contracts with rules and regulations. The Association only wants to see items which are 1950 or 

older. 

Mrs. Marsha Brown, Methodist Church Secretary, stated that the Church sponsored events income 

goes directly to the needy and food drives. 

Deputy Mayor Heine suggested closing down Oak Street from DeSoto to Orange. Council gave 

consensus for the Attorney, Administrator and Code Enforcement to begin writing an Ordinance 

addressing special events. 



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Councilman Fink stated if the streets are closed and items are in the street then the visitors won't 

come into the stores. Councilman Fink disclosed that he was a store owner and member of the 

Antique Association. His attorney noted no conflict regarding this subject. 

Mrs. Jackie Tucker explained that Mr. James Lee joined the Antique Association and paid for a year 

and also set up two spaces in front of his store. She advised that the City should take the event over. 

11. Revised Personnel Policy Manual (Human Resources) 

Mrs. Jankosky reviewed the changes to the revised personnel policy manual. All Council were in 

approval of the revisions however rejected the new President's Day Holiday. 

A motion was made by Councilman Fink and seconded by Deputy Mayor Heine to approve the 

Revised Personnel Policy Manual minus the request for President's Day Holiday. The motion 

carried 5-0. 

ORDINANCES 

12. ORDINANCE NO. 992: FIRST READING OF AN 

ORDINANCE AMENDING THE CITY OF ARCADIA CODE 

OF ORDINANCES TO REPEAL CHAPTER 58; TO ADOPT 

A NEW CHAPTER 58; TO ADOPT FLOOD HAZARD 

MAPS, TO DESIGNATE A FLOODPLAIN 

ADMINISTRATOR, TO ADOPT PROCEDURES AND 

CRITERIA FOR DEVELOPMENT IN FLOOD HAZARD 

AREAS, AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES; TO ADOPT 

LOCAL ADMINISTRATIVE AMENDMENTS TO THE 

FLORIDA BUILDING CODE; PROVIDING FOR 

APPLICABILITY; REPEALER; SEVERABILITY; AND AN 

EFFECTIVE DATE. (City Planner) 

Ordinance No. 992 was read by title only. Mr. Slaughter explained the need for the updated 

Ordinance and stated that the City would be working with DeSoto County Building Department. 


Ordinance No. 992 at first reading. The motion carried 5-0. 

13. ORDINANCE NO. 993; FIRST READING OF AN 

ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA, AMENDING 

CHAPTER 2, ARTICLE VII, DIVISION 3, SECTION 2, OF 

THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF 

ARCADIA, AMENDING THE CITY OF ARCADIA POLICE 

OFFICERS' AND FIREFIGHTERS' RETIREMENT 

SYSTEM; AMENDING SECTION 1, DEFINITIONS; 

AMENDING SECTION 15, MAXIMUM PENSION; 

PROVIDING FOR CODIFICATION; PROVIDING FOR 

SEVERABILITY OF PROVISIONS; REPEALING ALL 

ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT HEREWITH AND 



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PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. (Attorney) 

Marshal Anderson explained this Ordinance is updated for IRS Tax purposes which are completed on 

a yearly basis. Councilman Fink requested letters from the attorney and actuary for his files. 

A motion was made by Councilman Fink and seconded by Deputy Mayor Heine to approve 

Ordinance No. 993 at first reading, as presented. The motion carried 5-0. 


14. City Marshal- August 2013 Report Included in Packet 

Marshal Anderson stated that Mr. Carl McQuay, Code Enforcement Officer, went to Sebring to review 

their Code Enforcement procedures. Some of Sebring's Ordinances establish penalties in the early 

phases of the procedures. For example: high grass penalty: once a notice is posted you have ten 

days to come into compliance, following that the fine immediately begins. Council gave consensus 

for the Marshal and Code Enforcement to work with the City Attorney to update the City's Code 

Enforcement Ordinances. 

Mayor Keene asked about the new advertising flags flying on Oak and Highway 17. 

Anderson confirmed those are against the law if they are placed in the City right of way. 

Marshal 

15. Attorney - No Report 


• Amendment 4 to Loan Agreement DW140100 (WTP Grant) 

. A motion was made by Councilman Fink and seconded by Deputy Mayor Heine to approve Amendment 

4 to Loan Agreement DW140100 as presented. The motion carried 5-0. 

PUBLIC 



ADJOURN 

There being no further business the meeting adjourned at 8:25 p.m. 

APPROVED THIS DAYOF ___, 2013. 

By: 

ATTEST: 

Keith Keene, Mayor 

Gia S. Lancaster, City Clerk 



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MINUTES 

CITY COUNCIL 


TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 17, 2013 

6:00 PM 

The following minutes reflect action items of the City Council of the City of Arcadia. 

For a verbatim copy of the minutes you may contact City Administration to obtain a 

copy of the recorded meeting. 

CALL TO ORDER, INVOCATION PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE & ROLL CALL 

The meeting was called to order at approximately 6:00 p.m. 

Councilman Allen gave the invocation which was followed by the Pledge of Allegiance. 


Mayor Keith Keene 

Deputy Mayor Robert Heine 

Councilman Robert R. Allen 

Arcadia City Staff 

City Administrator Judi Jankosky 

City Attorney Thomas J. Wohl 

Finance Director Renee Green 

City Planner Tom Slaughter 

Councilwoman Alice Frierson 

Councilman Joseph E. Fink 

City Clerk Gia Lancaster 

Marshal Matt Anderson 

PW Director Cathy Miller 

Mayor Keene recognized County Commissioner Buddy Mansfield, Former County 

Commissioner Judy Schafer, County Administrator Guy Maxcy and former City 

Councilman Dr. Lorenzo Dixon. 

Mayor Keene opened the Public Hearing. 

PUBLIC HEARING - (Open Public Hearing) 

RESOLUTION NO. 2013-21; A 

RESOLUTION ADOPTING THE MILLAGE 

RATE TO BE LEVIED BY THE CITY OF 

ARCADIA, FLORIDA FOR FISCAL YEAR 

2013-2014 (Finance Director) 

Resolution No. 2013-21 was read in its entirety. A motion was made by Deputy 

Mayor Heine and seconded by Councilman Allen to adopt Resolution No. 2013-21 

as presented. Upon request from the audience Resolution No. 2013-21 was read 

into the record in its entirety once again. The motion carried 5-0. 



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RESOLUTION NO. 2013-22; A 

RESOLUTION ADOPTING THE FINAL 

BUDGET FOR THE CITY OF ARCADIA, 

FLORIDA FOR FISCAL YEAR 2013-2014 

(Finance Director) 

Resolution No. 2013-22 was read in its entirety. A motion was made by Deputy 

Mayor Heine and seconded by Councilman Allen to adopt Resolution No. 2013-22 

as presented. Councilman Fink stated the same reasons as the previous reading 

that he could not support this Resolution. The motion carried 4-1 with 

Councilman Fink dissenting. 

CLOSE PUBLIC HEARING 

Mayor Keene closed the Public Hearing. 

OPEN REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING 

Mayor Keene opened the Regular City Council Meeting. 

PRESENTATION - There were no presentations. 


1. Check Warrant Reports: 09/10/13 

2. Request for Special Event Permit for Tree of Knowledge, Oak Street and Vicinity, 

Arcadia Plein Air Paint-out, Applicant, DeSoto Arts & Humanities Council 

3. Request for Issuance of a Certificate of Appropriateness and Sign Permit for 122 

North Brevard Avenue, Arcadia Family Optometry Center, Contractor Mr. Mike 

Riggins, Coastal Sign 

A motion was made by Deputy Mayor Heine and seconded by Councilman Fink to 

approve Consent Agenda Items 1 through 3 as presented. 

The motion carried 5-0. 


4. September 8, 2013 Various Updates (Finance Director) 

Mrs. Green stated the move to the Way Building was complete. The Utility and Finance 

Department are now secure and the safety issues were addressed. She stated that on 

numerous occasions the Police were called and people were escorted from the building. 

She added that she had an example tape of a disgruntled customer to play for the 

Council and warned that children should exit the chambers when played. 



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She reported that the computer update is nearing the end stage and the Utility staff is 

still in training mode. She thanked her staff for assistance during this time. She 

reported that staff was able to meet the budget without using reserves. She stated that 

she spoke to the Auditor but has not received any further information from Tallahassee. 

Mrs. Green played a short tape recording and noted that these type calls occur every 

hour of every day. 

5. Request for Issuance of a Certificate of Appropriateness and Waiver of Fees for 

Installation of Split Rail Fence, Applicant DeSoto County Historical Society (City 

Planner) 

Mr. Slaughter explained this request was approved by the Historical Preservation 

Commission. Staff has determined compliance with zoning and fence permitting 

however the applicant, DeSoto County Historical Society (DCHS)-501c3 designated, is 

requesting a waiver of fees and staff is asking for direction from Council. He responded 

to Mayor Keene that the fee is currently $165.00. Mr. Slaughter explained that the 

DCHS is merely defining their property and parking spaces with the requested fence 

permit. 


approve the request for an issuance of a Certificate of Appropriateness for the 

installation of a split rail fence located at 300 North Monroe Avenue for DeSoto 

County Historical Society. The motion carried 5-0. 

There was additional discussion regarding the waiver of the fees and Council 

agreed to a waiver of fees on a case by case basis. 


approve the waiver of fees for the fence permit to DeSoto County Historical 

Society in the amount of $165.00. The motion carried 5-0. 

6. Prayer Policy (Attorney) 

Attorney Wohl stated the proposed Resolution is still under review and staff may look 

into alternate measures to inform the public. The item required no action at this time. 

Mr. Earnest Morgan stated that no man has a right to infringe upon another's right. 

7. Purchasing Policy (Administrator) 

Mrs. Jankosky stated that this policy is all encompassing and modeled from the City of 

Winter Park. Attorney Wohl has reviewed the policy as well. Councilman Fink replied it 

appears to be very complete. Mayor Keene agreed. 



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approve the Purchasing Policy as presented. The motion carried 5-0. 

ORDINANCES 

8. ORDINANCE NO. 992: SECOND AND FINAL 

READING OF AN ORDINANCE AMENDING 

THE CITY OF ARCADIA CODE OF 

ORDINANCES TO REPEAL CHAPTER 58; 

TO ADOPT A NEW CHAPTER 58; TO 

ADOPT FLOOD HAZARD MAPS, TO 

DESIGNATE A FLOODPLAIN 

ADMINISTRATOR, TO ADOPT 

PROCEDURES AND CRITERIA FOR 

DEVELOPMENT IN FLOOD HAZARD 

AREAS, AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES; TO 

ADOPT LOCAL ADMINISTRATIVE 

AMENDMENTS TO THE FLORIDA BUILDING 

CODE; PROVIDING FOR APPLICABILITY; 

REPEALER; SEVERABILITY; AND AN 

EFFECTIVE DATE. (City Planner) 

Ordinance 992 was read by title only. A motion was made by Councilman Fink 

and seconded by Councilman Allen to adopt Ordinance 992 at second and final 

reading. The motion carried 5-0. 

9. ORDINANCE NO. 993; SECOND AND FINAL 

READING OF AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY 

OF ARCADIA, AMENDING CHAPTER 2, 

ARTICLE VII, DIVISION 3, SECTION 2, OF 

THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY 

OF ARCADIA, AMENDING THE CITY OF 

ARCADIA POLICE OFFICERS' AND 

FIREFIGHTERS' RETIREMENT SYSTEM; 

AMENDING SECTION 1, DEFINITIONS; 

AMENDING SECTION 15, MAXIMUM 

PENSION; PROVIDING FOR CODIFICATION; 

PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY OF 

PROVISIONS; REPEALING ALL 

ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT HEREWITH 

AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. 


September 17,2013 

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Ordinance 993 was read by title only. A motion was made by Councilman Fink 

and seconded by Councilman Allen to adopt Ordinance 993 at second and final 

reading. The motion carried 5-0. 


10. City Marshal 

Marshal Anderson explained a crosswalk issue that needs repairing at East Oak Street 

and Pasco as requested by the DeSoto County School Board. Marshal Anderson 

requested several crosswalks be painted and reported them to Mrs. Jankosky and Mrs. 

Miller. He stated that most of the crosswalks were painted except for East Oak Street. 

Marshal Anderson met with Mrs. Miller at the intersection of Manatee and Oak Street to 

view the crosswalk. He stated that Mrs. Miller told him that it was against Federal ADA 

rules to stripe without traffic controllers. At that time he told the School Board to contact 

Mrs. Miller directly. Marshal Anderson asked if this is true for that intersection then why 

are there painted crosswalks at other intersections, for example, Manatee and 

Magnolia. He explained that Florida Statutes speak to pedestrian crosswalks and 

states that a traffic control sign is a stop sign as well as a yellow flashing school 

crossing light. Marshal Anderson replied to Mayor Keene that there is no crossing 

guard on Oak Street. 

Mrs. Miller stated that when she met with Marshal Anderson she told him that cross 

striping has to be controlled or stop signs are required which is Federal Transportation 

Standards. Council agreed to install stop signs and complete the striping. 

Marshal Anderson reported that the Turner family is conducting an event related to a 

Gator Reality TV show in Arcadia. They wish to film on Saturday, September 21, 2013 

from 8 a.m. to 8:30 a.m. and asked if Oak Street near the Courthouse could be closed 

for that period of time. Council gave consensus for the request. 

Marshal Anderson requested if four (4) confiscated vehicles and four (4) retired vehicles 

could be sent to auction at the Lee Civic Center on October 1, 2013. Council gave 

consensus for the auction of the eight (8) vehicles. 

Marshal Anderson reported that he felt misinformation may be going around the City. 

He explained that the policy in 1993 allowed Officers to take vehicles home if they lived 

within DeSoto County. The policy was tweaked when Marshal Lee was in office. He 

clarified that no Officer has driven to Sebring or Sarasota. Officers are allowed to utilize 

vehicles for attending classes and that is usually located in Polk County. 

Mayor Keene stated that the Police presence in the City is well received and the 

Department is doing a much better job. 



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Lt. Joens explained that the Police Department received an anonymous donation from 

someone outside of the City which they will utilize to purchase ballistic vests. He will 

deliver the check in the amount of $13,000 to Finance to place in the Police fund 

account. 

11 . Attorney 

Attorney Wohl reported that he is continuing work on the Special Event and Code 

Enforcement Ordinances. The Special Event Ordinance was sent to Mrs. Jankosky and 

Code Enforcement for review. 


a. Smith Brown Gym Update 

Mrs. Jankosky reported that the Fire Department inspected the Smith Brown Gym and 

asked the City to install an alarm system as well as replacing the entrance doors. 

Council agreed that Mrs. Valerie Gilchrest be allowed one more food drive at the gym 

and Council requested a quote to install the alarm and repair the doors. 

Mr. Charles Conklin asked if Mrs. Gilchrest will be allowed to extend the permit 

previously paid up until December. Mrs. Gilchrest stated she would also reach out to 

others (Gulf Coast) for funding. Council agreed that her permit could be extended. 

PUBLIC 


Mrs. Beth Carsten questioned what the Prayer Policy was considering. Attorney Wohl 

replied that it will only be a procedure and tailored to fit the City of Arcadia. Ms. Carsten 

replied that Arcadia is a God fearing City and she feels the Council should have the 

freedom to pray and someone in the audience may pray. 

THE FOLLOWING TRANSCRIBED BY THE CITY CLERK PER DIRECTION OF THE 

CITY ADMINISTRA TOR: 

Mr. Steve Underwood: "I am here to defend my job. I was terminated a week and half 

ago by Mrs. Miller. I've been through four (4) Administrators and I've never done 

anything wrong until Mrs. Miller has come on scene. I was written up a total of nine (9) 

times in two and half months Mrs. Miller has been here. If you look in my previous 

record there is zero. So I leave that with Council. Something needs to change and I'm 

not here just for myself, I'm here for City employees and the City of Arcadia. This needs 

to be taken a close look at of people undermining, trying to discredit me and I've done a 

good job and if anyone had an issue with me they should have come to me in person. 

Not write me up nine (9) times on nine (9) write ups on the day I was terminated that I 

knew nothing about. So if you can prove to me something different, I've done that bad of 

a job in the 24 years I've been here since October 31st of 1989, prove it to me." 



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Mayor Keene: "Steve there is a, I here you, I appreciate your comments. I think you've 

thrown down the challenge to all Council. There is an opportunity for you to go through 

an appeal process that's in the personnel manual, outlined in the personnel manual. 

Am I correct?" 

Mr. Underwood: "If that's the case then how come I wasn't able to read the nine (9) 

write ups, two (2) that were shredded by HR in front of me that she couldn't justify." 

Mayor Keen: "I don't know." 

Mr. Underwood: "Exactly, you don't know. Exactly." 

Mayor Keene: "No Sir, let me clear something up then, you've been around here 24 

years all right. The Council sets policy and does the budget, and we are a strong City 

Manager system. That's why in our personnel manual we have an opportunity for an 

employee who wants to appeal what's happened to them to come to the CounciL" 

Mr. Underwood: "How do you appeal and not to interrupt you Mr. Mayor, how do you 

appeal something and the first appeal goes to the first person that terminates you?" 

Mayor Keene: "Then you go to the second person. I'm telling you there is a process." 

Mr. Underwood: "And I agree 100 percent." 

Mayor Keene: "Can I speak just a minute, I didn't interrupt you. Give me just a minute. 

As I understand it, unless I'm missing something, the personnel policy outlines how to 

do this and the buck does stop with the City Council. Ok, if you lose your appeal 

everywhere else then you are here. I would encourage you to go through the process." 

Mr. Underwood: "I have already started that process but there is so much undermining 

going on in the City, the process is going to be all for naught." 

Mayor: "Weill don't.. .. " 

Mr. Underwood: "If I've done that bad of a job in the 24 years I've been here through 

four Administrators you would think someone by this time would have told me I've done 

that bad of a job, not three Administrators, four Mrs. Jankosky being the fourth. You can 

go to my co-workers and anyone you would like to speak to that would back me up 

100% that my termination or written reSignation which I've done neither except for I did 

appeal it, will back me up 100%. Thank you very much." 

Mayor Keene: "Thank you Steve. Anyone else from the Audience? Then we will move 

onto Mayor and Council Matters." 



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Councilwoman Frierson: "Weill am going to address the elephant in the room. I think Steve has 

a point. How does he use the appeal process when they are the very people that dismissed 

him?" 

Mayor Keene: "I mean .... how else would it work though Alice? I mean your first person is the 

one who dismisses you, if that's the line you come through, that's the way I remember when we 

all up here approved the personnel policy, that's the way it would work." 

Councilwoman Frierson: "OK, that seems fruitless to me." 

Mayor Keene: "Then we need to change the personnel policy." 

Councilwoman Frierson: "Also I'd like to say several years ago we started down this road and 

that's why I got actively involved. We had long-term employees that were forced out, terminated 

forced to retire and the City was a long time recovering from all that and many ways we have 

not recovered from it and we are going to start down this road again. I don't think the two 

dismissals, I think there is more coming down the road, from em ails and conversations with the 

City Administrator I think she has a list. And I think the Council should address it." 

Deputy Mayor Heine: "It smells to high heaven. I have always been for the employees, always 

there's not one in here that can tell me I haven't been. You see people like Steve who repaired 

this room that we needed so long ago - repaired it, got it ready with his crew, three people from 

the garage department; they took enough of the bull that they went on and resigned. Jerry 

didn't' get a chance to resign he was just plain out fired, he was a long time employee. They 

told Steve either you resign or be fired, that's holding a gun to a man's head. And in 24 years 

not only did he work in this room; he worked in the old highway patrol getting it ready for the 

Police Department. He's done wonders, last year alone he maneuvered; he bought four new 

pickups for the City and saved $4,000 on each truck. Now you tell me this man hasn't done his 

job and if he ain't hired back I'll guarantee he needs to get him a good lawyer and sue hell out of 

us." 

Councilman Allen: "Well I think, (audience asks for him to speak directly into microphone) .... I 

kind of feel like Mr. Heine, several have come to me and brought letters of retirement or firing 

that I think should have a better representation before that happens or during that period of time 

and I think Council certainly owes that group of employees some attention." 

Councilman Fink: "Well as being one of two that actually read the file concerning this." 

Councilwoman Frierson: "I've read the files twice, twice." 

Councilman Fink: "I know you have Mam, and I have the files right here for both and if we are to 

believe that this was done in error or because of vendetta then I would suggest to you that we 

don't have a problem with what was done as much as how it was done and to whom. And I think 

that is problematic in this. I think that what we need to realize is that we have put Administrator 

Jankosky in charge as the ultimate hire and fire of the City of Arcadia, and if you have a problem 

with this, you do not have a problem with Mrs. Miller who is the Director of Public Works; you 

have a problem with Mrs. Jankosky. And I would suggest to you that I see nothing in this and 



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what I read that was not a following of policy. I look at this and I see this and unless they 

fabricated these files, and if you're suggesting that in case happened, then we have a far more 

serious problem and I suggest to you even further that it's not in our pay grade to get involved in 

individual hiring's and firings' and whether or not a friendship is involved in these rather than it's 

a straight business decision. All of these things are involved in this. I don't see a problem. I see 

a problem in that, yes ok, we've had four Administrators in a number of years, and please allow 

me to finish my train of thought before you start to boo or hiss because I'm sure you're not going 

applaud. But Just a little over a year ago this Council took it upon itself to cost us $25,000 to get 

rid of Lawrence Miller, now I would suggest to you that with the paperwork that is involved that 

is here and who have seen it, if we do something similar it is going to be a minimum of an 

additional $25,000 that we don't have to get rid of this woman and I don't see that she has done 

anything that would warrant that and now unless you are going to ... Excuse me, please." 

Mayor Keene: "Please Councilman Fink can I interrupt for a moment. I've asked the Police 

Department if we have any folks that can't control themselves I've asked them to escort the 

folks out. Let's give our utmost attention to the speaker. I appreciate it and I'm sure Council and 

the neighbors sitting close to you appreciate and want to hear what we are saying." 

Councilman Fink: "Thank you Mr. Mayor, I appreciate that. I believe if we take the same action 

as a Council that we did just a little over a year ago we will find ourselves in far more heat than 

the $25,000 that we paid out to Dr. Miller. And we don't have that money to spend and I'm not 

suggesting that we keep a City Administrator that is inept, but I do not find, again, in reviewing 

these documents, this one and this one, that our Administrator has done anything that would 

warrant that. Again, unless we find that she has, I just wonder how Council Members that 

haven't reviewed and Mam I'm not suggesting that you be asked this question but I'm real 

concerned as to where you are getting your information from if you are feeling that this is not 

justifiable to the Council Members that have not read this documentation. Because if you 

haven't come in and asked for an overview and you haven't read the documentation then what 

the heck are you making your judgment off of? Because you are not getting it but from one 

source and I'm not suggesting that is not important, what I'm suggesting to you is she has a 

right to be asked as well before any finalization or before anything, before you make a judgment 

but apparently a judgment has been made already. Because I have asked has anyone else 

reviewed these file, I knew you had read these files, Mam and I commend you for that, I 

commend you for doing your homework and due diligence but the rest of the Council has not. 

And they have not even asked for a summation from the City Administrator." 

Councilwoman Frierson: "I not only have read the files but I had four (4) meetings with the City 

Administrator that ended very unsatisfactorily. In reading the files the Public Works Director 

came on staff on June 25 th . June 2ih she writes Mr. Underwood up. There is usually a 

honeymoon period going on here where you get to know each another and personalities. 

Apparently there was none of that. It was in your face you're gonna be gone, we are going to 

break up the good ole boy system whatever that is. And I just think that it was, it was wrong." 

Councilman Fink: "I don't, that's your feeling on this and I don't have a problem because you 

actually did your homework and I do appreciate that, but to make a judgment without doing 

homework and to suggest putting someone else's job in jeopardy without doing homework and 

you are not doing that." 



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Councilwoman Frierson: "No I think an employee, if they are going to be written up, they should 

have a conference with the Public Works Director and that employee should sign that he 

understands what he did wrong. None of those are signed by an employee, none of them. No 

there is no notation that this employee has been advised of this whatsoever. They are signed 

strictly by the City Administrator and Public Works Director. Not an employee. An employee 

was put on a 30-day probationary period and 7 days later he was dismissed. I have a problem 

with that." 

Mayor Keene: "You know Councilman Fink .... " 

Councilman Fink: "It is my understanding that refusal to sign such a document, also occurred." 

Councilwoman Frierson: "That refused to sign them? That's not what I read at all." 

Mayor Keene: "Steve can I say something before you go on?" 

Mr. Underwood: "Go on." 

Mayor Keene: "Because what has been made so clear is that there are three (3) of us who have 

not read this documentation. Thanks for your permission I've got the gavel. I'm running the 

meeting." 

Mr. Underwood: "You're the man." 

Mayor Keene: "Thank you, yeah you bet, I am not for much longer because I think we are 

reorganizing at the next meeting that is my understanding, is that correct? I needed to get that 

out of the way tonight as well. I had not asked for this, and thank you for yielding to me and you 

as well to let me say my piece. I hadn't read this because the way I understood it in the 

personnel policy there was a procedure that you went through with this and I didn't think we 

were to a point where I needed to be involved in looking at any of this apparently we have fast 

forwarded and that's where we are. Ok I guess it's time for the three of us that haven't looked at 

this to have a look and maybe put this as an agenda item at the next meeting and let's try to get 

to the bottom of this if that's what we think we need to do. Steve I'm not saying that we don't, 

I'm not against you on this I'm not against anybody because I haven't done my homework as 

Councilman Fink has said so I can't speak to this at all. If that made any sense to the rest of the 

Council, does it?" 

Councilman Allen: "Yes." 

Councilman Fink: "And Mayor I didn't mean you because you had not spoken to the issue." 

Mayor Keene: "No, no but that's my whole point maybe that is something else I need to 

understand. Does everyone understand that we have a personnel policy and people have rights 

to appeal what's been done to them?" 

Deputy Mayor Heine: 

was not satisfied." 

"I have seen the personnel file and spoke to her since this started and I 



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Mayor Keene: "I get that Deputy Mayor Heine but I think it would be worthwhile and have that 

look and put this as an agenda item." 

Mr. Underwood: "May I address the Council? On the day I was terminated I was called into Mrs. 

Sandy Vitella's office along with Mrs. Miller and I was presented with, I did not look at all of 

them, maybe 4 to 5 reprimands to my knowledge, but I was so in awe of getting terminated did I 

look them over? No I didn't because 24 years of service you are thinking ok what did I do so 

terribly wrong to deserve these reprimands and I looked briefly through them. Well then 2 to 3 

days later I go up there I have additional 7 or 8 reprimands in my file that I knew nothing of on 

top of the ones on the day I was terminated. How can I correct a problem in my personnel file or 

be verbally written up or physically written up on a piece of paper that I have no knowledge of 

until the day I am terminated? There were 2 nd and 3 rd and 4th verbals and written up on things I 

wasn't aware of. If I'm not aware of them Mr. Mayor how can I correct them, is my question?" 

Mayor Keene: "I don't know. You got me. You got me. What were you reprimanded for? If we 

want to get into the discussion we can stay here the rest of the night. But I don't know I haven't 

seen anything. I would like to take a look." 

Mr. Underwood: "If you look in my previous file before Mrs. Miller came on scene do you know 

how many reprimands are in my file in 24 years of service to the City of Arcadia? Zero. So I 

couldn't have been doing that bad of a job." 

Mayor Keene: "I'm not suggesting that you were. Like I said you got me. I don't know I haven't 

looked. And you can give me the look all you want." 

Mr. Underwood: "I'm fine I back you I back the City of ...... " 

Mayor Keene: "I don't understand why this is occurring .... " 

Mr. Underwood: "I back the City of Arcadia 100 %. I gave 24 years of blood, sweat and tears to 

the City and this is one thing to speak of that me and my employees done and to be treated the 

way I was treated is unacceptable and that's my opinion and that's all I have to say and thank 

you very much for City Council's time." 

Mayor Keene: "I would like to have concurrence from Council that we talk about this, make this 

an agenda item. Can we do that T J or not?" 

Attorney Wohl: "I would think we need to check with our employment law attorney. We do have 

the personnel policy. We want to follow it. I understand the necessity of getting this addressed 

as soon as possible. I think we need to consult with them before doing anything. Again this is 

outside the scope of my retainer; we do have an employment law attorney that we should 

consult with." 

Councilwoman Frierson: "I would ask that we do that." 

Deputy Mayor Heine: "I would too." 

Councilwoman Frierson: "As soon as possible these guys are without jobs, and we need to deal 

with this quickly." 



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Jeanie Raines, City Employee: "Once again I have been threatened, more rumors I am beyond 

tears I hope this time. I am just appalled. I don't have a problem with Mrs. Jankosky; she has 

always spoken to me even when I wasn't supposed to be there. Big Daddy, big secret, I did go. 

And she invited me in her office and spoke to me. As far as you go to your director of Public 

Works and speak to her, you can't, you will be talked over, it is, I don't mind he's my friend, all 

these people here have reasons to be here. Jerry is my Big Daddy. He is the best boss, nothing 

against Tara, I love you Tara. Don Waters knows I love him and all the other bosses but when 

Big Daddy gets mad, it's ten minutes. You understand that? It's fine. It's ten minutes and it's 

over and I don't have to walk around sick. I have come to work sick for the last three weeks and 

it started when I almost had my house foreclosed. I can understand what Steve is saying. I ain't 

had 24 years, I'm sure ya'il can hear me. I'm sorry I'm upset I might cry after all. I've had 11 

years. I have never come and asked for a raise in 11 years, my house ..... " 

Deputy Mayor Heine: "Hold on, hold on." 

Ms. Raines: "My home was being foreclosed, this isn't just a house. My son has lived there 

since he was 2 years old, my boyfriend died of cancer in my living room. I explained to this lady 

I needed help it didn't even have to be a raise. I needed some sort of help from the City. I've 

never come in 11 years, you know what I was explained. I needed to go apply for assistance. I 

have a job, a 40 hour a week job, I'm sorry but the way I was raised, as long as you are working 

you don't go apply for assistance. I don't apply for assistance when I'm in that ditch behind 

Smith Brown Gym, Big Daddy sees to it if it's taking me a little too long and he gives me 

assistance. I'm by myself in the ditch, sweating, bleeding, that's my job, I enjoy my job. But I'm 

getting off the thing. Not only did I have this problem which I discussed with Ms. Sandy. And I 

didn't get to go to Ms. Judi, Sandy made me understand and by the way my shrink did too, they 

took our pants away. This is what my shrink Dr. Gallego will be happy to tell you. He explained 

to me that I was being silly if they took your pants away what made you think they'd give you 

some money. So maybe I was in the wrong there, but I don't believe that woman should have 

been able to tell me to apply for assistance. I don't know how many other here have applied, it 

ain't that easy. Then we were told that she made a promise that the cemetery would be done in 

4 days by 4 people. She made the promise; we were not consulted as far as I know she has 

never mowed or weeded in a cemetery. Have any of ya'il mowed or weed eated in a cemetery. 

You understand that. Can you imagine 4 people knocking out that entire cemetery in 4 days? 

And I was told if it's not done in 4 days heads would roll. Apparently she got angry because she 

seen me and Shannon speaking, unless she has some kind special hearing, she don't know 

what me and Shannon were talking about, how does she know he didn't need a key for the 

gate? How does she know he didn't have a problem in the burn pile? I not only work in the 

cemetery not only Smith Brown Gym, I'm up town you've seen me pulling grass, you've seen 

me spraying, I'm everywhere I do it all. She took it upon herself to assume I was gossiping 

that's how it was later explained. We were supposed to follow the chain of command. Would 

you want to approach this person again, if you had been told apply for assistance, if you had 

been told your head would roll if you didn't' do an impossible job? No I did not besides I didn't 

have her phone number. She said yes, you do, unless she's been sneaking in my phone without 

me knowing it. How would she know that with my phone in my pocket? I am angry tonight. I 

mean no respect to ya'il and if I get fired for it, I got the paper in my drawer already applied for 

the memorandum if I lose my job to keep my house. Big Daddy was done wrong, Steve was 

done wrong. No disrespect to you Mr. Fink I'm not a good ole boy, I'm a girl. 11 years I have 

never told a boss no. Tara, did I ever unless I did not do the job did I tell you no? Never. Sandy 



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she is here somewhere she's a nice lady she calmed me down, she came out when I called the 

administration office because I was told from her that I could talk to her at any time. That's 

when this woman Mrs. Miller come out and informed me that I did have her number and I said 

no Mam I do not. When your number was offered Big Daddy told me not to take it. And I didn't 

do it because that is the top of my chain of command that is my boss that is who I listen to. If I 

think he is being treated unfairly that is when I went to Ms. Judi because I have been up here 

before and I have spoke to Ms. Judi because people were talking about my Big Daddy. And I 

told her that's wrong I've never had a problem that I couldn't go to him whether it be work, be 

home. I don't want this to go to agenda. They need to come back to work; they need to be there 

tomorrow at the very latest Monday. If she can't learn some manners, now she don't want to be 

fired. I don't wanna see nobody lose their job, it sucks. I've never been fired but one time many 

years ago. I don't want to see her lose her job; I want her to go to school to learn how to talk to 

people. She needs to learn it's not ok to come up to someone you don't even know and tell 

them to go apply for assistance. I have pride. If I didn't have pride you would not see me in the 

ditches working the way I do; you wouldn't see me with weed eaters longer than I am tall, 

tractors that I have to climb into. I don't need to apply for assistance, Ms. Sandy at least offered 

me a shrink. I already got one of those." Inaudible section 

Dr. Dixon: "I didn't know that the subject was coming up tonight. I think what I hear the attorney 

saying is that this is an administrative matter rather than a legislative matter. I recall when I was 

elected that I was elected to do legislation as a Councilman as a Deputy Mayor not to deal with 

administrative matters. That's what 3 members on this Council chose to do when they 

undermined and broke laws to get rid of Dr. Miller and hired Mrs. Jankosky our current 

Administrator. This is what they asked for; this is what they chose to do those 3 members. I 

don't think it was Mayor Keene or Joe Fink, it was Robert Heine, Alice Frierson and an 

appointed member, never been elected on Council at all and only makes motions to adjourn 

meetings, Bob Allen. With that being said, I've always fought and stood up for the employees of 

this City when I was on the Council and they know this. I'm very disturbed when I hear this man 

has been terminated Steve Underwood that is a very serious concern to me when he put 24 

years of his heart. I'm going to try to keep it, (inaudible) because it's personal to me as well. 

There was a man Steve Rowley, they were the same after working here about 30 years, I was 

the member that made the fight and overturned that decision and saved him if ya'il remember. 

And not only reinstated him but gave him retroactive pay from the time he was off because I felt 

it was totally unfair to take a person that had put so much time and work and take that away 

from them like that, they have a family they have children. I think that needs to be looked at but 

I'm not the man, Jeanie if you get fired, you had your right to speak, it's your constitutional right. 

I promise you the person that fires you will be terminated by me, that is not a threat, and the 

citizens of this City because we vote; we put you guys there to do a job and make sure these 

employees are taken care of. I've demonstrated what I m saying with that being said, I want to 

make it very clear. Mrs. Jankosky, in my opinion, is doing a fine job. I think she's moving us in a 

very positive direction even though I'm not a Council Member or Vice Mayor and it may be 

administrative rather than legislative. I will personally tonight ask for Mrs. Cathy Miller's 

resignation and I would hope and pray because no one will stop me from praying to my God, 

just suggested that Mr. Attorney I'm not saying your suggesting that and you are doing a pretty 

good job, I appreciate your cautioning this Council tonight. I don't know Mrs. Miller and you 

don't know me, we have met once or twice but you resigned from the County is that correct?" 

Mrs. Miller: "Yes, to take this position here." 



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Dr. Dixon: "You resigned from the County, I don't care why you resigned I'm asking for you to 

resign from the City of Arcadia and if you don't resign I'm going to do everything in my power, in 

my authority to seek for termination and that's where I'm at with it. You guys just please allow 

Judi to do her job, follow the policies and the most brilliant thing Heine said tonight was get a 

lawyer and sue the hell out them." 

Jerry Cordes: "I've been here almost 18 years. I started out with Mr. Strube and Joyce were 

here and I'm sure ya'il remember Joyce she wasn't a very nice lady, but we got along and I 

have never had any problem with anybody doing whatever was requested. I kinda seen this 

coming so I had Ms. Sandy pull my file. I have nothing in my files unless there was something 

put in there after about a week ago. No write ups no nothing and she tells me I'm insubordinate 

and I'm not doing my job. How can I do my job when she changes it every day, if I start here she 

wants me to start over here, if start over here she wants me to start over here. And I'm sorry 

she done run off 4 or 5 people that were good people over garbage. And she wants me to do 

things that I don't feel right doing myself most of my people are here, my ex-people. I can't lie to 

them and tell them they are going to get extra money or get a raise that's up to you people. I 

can't promise they are going to get a .50 cent raise because I don't have that authority. I don't 

tell them what they want to hear I tell them what I know. I think I was wrongfully terminated and 

I've been doing that job for quite a while and I've never had any problems before and I don't 

have a write up in my file. Thank you." 

ADJOURN 

There being no further business the meeting adjourned at 7:30 p.m. 

APPROVED THIS 

DAYOF ___ _ 

2013. 

By: 

ATTEST: 

Alice Frierson, Mayor 

Gia S. Lancaster, CMC 

City Clerk 



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PO 

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AMOUNT COMMENT 

94198 

50005 E-Z-GO DIV OF TEXTRON 


100 

INV 09/14/2013 

88.85 SOLENOID, 14Vi RM ST C 

94199 

l310 GE CAPITAL 

79430887 


INV 

10/01/20l3 

2,668.29 TORO 

94200 

l310 GE CAPITAL 

79252394 



2,668.29 TORO 

94201 

176 PREFERRED GOVERNMENT INSURA LEPI211935 



2,500.00 PACKAGE DEDUCTIBLE BIL 

94202 

1963 BV OIL COMPANY,INC 03-592940 


INV 10/03/2013 

659.37 FUEL 

94203 

1963 BV OIL COMPANY,INC AUGUST 2013 



15,108.89 AUGUST 2013 FUEL REPOR 

94204 

1405 THE SUN 092013155159 



103.00 GOLF DIRECTORY 8/6-8/2 

94205 

230033 WESCO TURF INC 40556387 



37.67 SWITCH ASM 

94206 

3047 QUALITY TURF, LC 119254 



128.40 PICKED UP CERT. 419 SP 

94207 

3047 QUALITY TURF, LC 119248 


INV 

09/27/20l3 

6,200.00 DOUBLE PLANT CERT. TIF 

94208 

1942 CEMEX INC. 9426921860 



1,355.10 TOP DRESSING 

94209 

1515 HELENA CHEMICAL CO. 23746425 


INV 10/15/2013 

3,267.45 AMMONIUM SULFATE GREEN 

94210 

1515 HELENA CHEMICAL CO. 23746500 



2,249.00 TRIBUTE AND QUEST AND 

94211 

1666 STAPLES BUSINESS ADVANTAGE 8026935422 



223.04 PAPER TOWEL PULL, PAPE 

94212 

1451 DESOTO AUTO MALL AUGUST 2013 



594.24 AUGUST 2013 STATEMENT 


2096 HAZEN & SAWYER,PC SA # 17 PMT 7 



4,350.32 SA # 17 PMT #07 

94214 

2096 HAZEN & SAWYER,PC SA # 16, PMT # 11 



2,429.38 SA # 16, PMT # 11 


2096 HAZEN & SAWYER,PC SA # 11 PMT #33 



20,881.53 SA # 11 PMT #33 

94216 

2600 SAFEGUARD SECURITY INC 048236 


INV 

09/27/20l3 

54.00 MONITORING ELECTRONIC 

94217 

2600 SAFEGUARD SECURITY INC 048340 


INV 

09/27/20l3 

267.50 SERVICE CALL TO CHECK 

94218 

2603 B & B TELEPHONE SYSTEMS INC 08311309 



132.50 FIXED EXTENSIONS FROM 

94219 

2988 SPECIAL PRODUCTS GROUP 

207728 



1,863.85 UNIFORMS 

94220 

940 NEXTEL COMMUNICATIONS 

273625411-138 



73.71 SERVICE AUGUST 02 - SE 

94221 

2638 TOSHIBA 

24540449 



255.51 BILLING PERIOD 7/01/20 

94222 

1679 ARCADIA PRINTING,LLC 

12188 



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VOUCHER 

VENDOR VENDOR NAME 

INVOICE 

PO 

TYPE DUE DATE 


94223 

826 GOLF VENTURES,INC. 

PINV0061669 



79.92 ELEMENT FUEL, OIL FILT 

94224 

1515 HELENA CHEMICAL CO. 




260.00 SPRAY INDICATOR XL 

94225 





289.50 AA BIO, STATE FERTILIZ 

94226 


23746609 



765.75 AMMONIUM SILFATE, DYNE 

94227 

2926 GIA LANCASTER 




45.39 TRAVEL EXPENSE FOR GIA 

94228 

10200 ARCADIAN 

50457022 



408.00 LEGAL ADVERTISING AD 

94229 


50457023 



122.40 LEGAL ADVERTISING AD 

94230 

40050 DESOTO AUTOMOTIVE INC 

AUGUST 2013 




94231 

180003 R & R PRODUCTS, INC. 

IR68974 



7.57 INTEREST INVOICE 

94232 

80075 HOME OWNERS SUPPLY 




462.15 AUGUST 2013 STATEMENT 

94233 

80125 LOU'S HYDRAULIC SALES & SER AUGUST STATEMENT 




94234 

1535 NAPA AUTO PARTS 





94235 

230015 WALMART COMMUNITY BRC 

AUG/SEPT 2013 



484.51 AUG/SEPT 2013 STATEMEN 

94240 


212486 



14.82 SWITCH 

94241 


212614 

1.00 


5.98 CLR RTV SILCN SEALANT 

94242 


211688 



150.71 NAPA RADIATOR ON OVER 

94243 


211678 



9.85 NAPAGOLD AIR FILTER 

94244 


211754 



6.30 TAIL LMP 

94245 


211789 



14.80 PWR STEERING FL-GAL 

94246 


211970 



31.10 HI POWER IND V-BELT 

94247 


211788 



12.44 NAPAGOLD OIL FILTER AN 

94248 


211775 



40.63 CONTORL MODULE 

94249 


211802 


CRM 09/27/2013 

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94250 


211971 



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94251 


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PO 

TYPE DUE DATE 


94252 


211969 



51.50 REMAN ALTERNATOR AND C 

94253 


337698B 



8.50 ADAPTER 

94254 

130020 MAASSEN OIL CO., INC. 

184439 



51.64 2 CAM2 DEF 3/2GAL 

94255 

80125 LOU'S HYDRAULIC SALES & SER 7057A 



15.72 HOSE/MALE PIP AND FEMA 

94256 

1893 ARCADIA DO-IT-BEST HARDWARE A366885 



14.42 20X30" FURN/AIR FILTER 

94257 

190070 SHORT ENVIRONMENTAL 

13-2447 



114.00 CBOD, TSS, KJELDAHL NI 

94258 






94259 





56.00 KJELDAHL NITROGEN, NIT 

94261 






94262 





26.00 REUSE 

94263 





180.00 TOTLA COLIFORM/COLILER 

94264 


13-2510 



26.00 REUSE 

94265 





810.00 SURFACE WATER ANALYSIS 

94266 

190090 SMITH'S RANCH & GARDEN, INC 102080262 



280.58 WOOD, CONCRETE EINESTO 

94267 




18.99 LOCK ENTRY TYLO US5 

94268 






94270 





26.00 REUSE 

94271 





50.00 TOTAL DISSOLVED SOLIDS 

94272 





180.00 TOTAL COLIFORM/COLILER 

94273 


242600 



126.97 JIG SAW, BLADE JIG, HA 

94274 


242508 



11.28 HOOK & EYE, LEVER FLUS 

94275 


242579 



17.98 CARWASH 2001 100 OZ 

94276 


243061 



28.99 BULB HIPRSS SODIUM 

94278 

60020 FENDER AUTO PARTS 

5963 



24.95 TUBE 1000-16 

94279 

60020 FENDER AUTO PARTS 

5966 



-10.00 RETURN IMP TUBE, BOUGH

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Iapwarrnt 



VOUCHER 


INVOICE 

PO 

TYPE DUE DATE 


94280 

2439 TD EQUIPMENT FINANCE INC 




11,772.65 AUGUST 2013 LEASE PAYM 

94281 

2080 KLENECORP 

3646 



149.00 INSTALLED SWITCH IN MA 

94282 

2080 KLENECORP 

3647 



332.50 WORKED WITH GIA ON BUS 

94283 





26.00 REUSE 

94284 





56.00 KJELDAHL NITROGEN, NIT 

94285 






94286 






94287 

2776 VERIZON WIRELESS 




177.59 ACCT # 323656740-00001 

94288 

2776 VERIZON WIRELESS 




283.17 ACCT # 323656822-00001 

94289 

50005 E-Z-GO DIV OF TEXTRON 




42.50 SV013 / LABOR 

94290 

1451 DESOTO AUTO MALL 

20671 



17.03 ANTIFREEZE COO 

94291 

1866 BRENNTAG MID-SOUTH, INC. 

BMS541745 



1,530.00 SULFUR DIOXIDE 

94292 

1287 DOWNTOWN SIGNS 

8472 



10.00 3.5X12" NAMEPLATE 

94293 1893 ARCADIA DO-IT-BEST HARDWARE 8121324 



14.76 BUMPER SURF GRD PAD, D 

94294 

2128 ODYSSEY MANUFACTURING CO. 

187736 



405.00 HYPCHLORITE SOLUTIONS 

94295 


212248 



-11.00 CORE DEPOSIT (RETURN F 

94296 

3051 FORTILINE WATERWORKS 

3116407 



66.00 3X360' FILTER FABRIC R 

94297 

60090 FLORIDA POWER & LIGHT 

82700-62345/8 



275.22 ACCT # 82700-62345 105 

94298 


58358-20589/8 



33.62 ACCT # 58358-20589 26 

94299 


35352-38921/8 



107.82 ACCT # 35352-38921 200 

94300 


25256-87261/8 



858.37 ACCT # 25256-87261 30 

94301 


25213-93492/8 



7.69 ACCT #25213-93492 1 W 

94302 


24483-39941/8 



9,710.89 ACCT # 24483-39941 223 

94303 


24443-30944/8 



400.48 ACCT # 24443-30944 200 

94304 

2587 PITNEY BOWES GLOBAL FINANCI 8315426-SP13 



260.01 LEASE.ACCT # 8315426

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PO 

TYPE DUE DATE 


94305 

60090 FLORIDA POWER & LIGHT 45975-78598/8 



67.58 ACCT # 45975-18598/8 1 

94306 

176 PREFERRED GOVERNMENT INSURA EPNM221638-0813 



1,596.00 PACKAGE DEDUCTIBLE BIL 

94307 

60090 FLORIDA POWER & LIGHT 34007-36975/8-9 



3.33 ACCT # 34007-36975 709 

94308 

80125 LOU'S HYDRAULIC SALES & SER 7032A 



50.18 HYDRAULIC HOSE, 2 FEMA 

94309 

2974 EXPRESS SERVICES, INC. 

13039161-8 



723.38 ACCOUNTS PAYABLE CLERK 



337424B 



53.24 EMERY CLOTH BENCH ROLL 

94311 


337432B 



17.20 PISTON RING COMPRESSOR 

94312 

10030 W & S ENTERPRISE ACCOUNT 

122388 



86.57 ACCT # 3190623300 



122389 



30.24 ACCT # 3190623500 

94314 


121930 



60.84 ACCT # 3150252900 



242964 

74882 


2.69 NIPPLE 

94316 


242438 

74882 


175.45 PANTBRUSH, TRAFFIC MAR 

94317 


242377 



62.50 FASTENERS, LANDSCAPE T 

94318 


242740 



33.35 GARDEN HOSE, NIPPLE, T 

94319 


212233 



19.85 NAPAGOLD OIL FILTER AN 

94320 





487.50 HYPOCHLROITE SOLUTIONS 

94321 





150.00 TOTAL COLIFORM/COLILER 

94322 

2353 RED E SERVICES INC 

3712 



315.00 GENERATOR SETS #78, #8 

94323 

2353 RED E SERVICES INC 

3708 



187.50 580 L BACKHOE- LABOR 

94324 

1451 DESOTO AUTO MALL 

20800 



30.39 CHECK ASY 

94325 

130065 MEYER RADIATOR SERVICE 

101301 



85.00 CLEAN & REPAIR RADIATO 

94326 

190090 SMITH'S RANCH & GARDEN, INC 102080813 



4.99 SURE-FIT FLAPPER RED 

94327 

2658 CINTAS DOCUMENT MANAGEMENT DD69089566 



38.85 SERVICE - OFFSITE, 40" 

94328 

10200 ARCADIAN 2936699 



111.91 ACCT# 114862, AD # 29 

94329 

377 COMMUNITY ASPHALT CORP. 44163 



2,720.83 COLD PATCH

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PO 

TYPE DUE DATE 


94330 

40060 DESOTO COUNTY BOARD OF COMM 516 



70.00 BASE FIRE INSPECTION F 

94331 

40060 DESOTO COUNTY BOARD OF COMM 285 


INV 

09/27/20l3 

50.00 BASE FIRE INSPECTIONS 

94332 

2128 ODYSSEY MANUFACTURING CO. 187737 



530.25 HYPCHLORITE SOLUTIONS 

94333 




21.99 WHEEL 

94334 

230065 WINDEMULLER TECHNICAL SRVCS 048122 



5,866.98 1 SQUARE D VFD 

94335 

3052 LITTLE CYPRESS G C TOM TAYL 21 


INV 


1,196.92 BATTERIES FOR GOLF CAR 

94336 

3053 ED JOHNSON 23 



600.00 6 FOOT WIDE TILLER 

94337 

3043 DESOTO CNTY EXTENSION ADVIS 20130918 


INV 

09/27/20l3 

25.00 TURF & PESTICIDE LICEN 

94339 



INV 

09/29/20l3 

353.55 PAPER, BATTERIES, ENVE 

94340 

2151 PEACE RIVER SHOPPER 15108 



65.00 1/4 PAGE 8/27; 1 PAID 

94341 

2974 EXPRESS SERVICES, INC. 12995983-9 


INV 

09/20/20l3 

564.23 ACCOUNTS PAYABLE CLERK 

94342 

2624 INTERSTATE BATTERIES OF FOR 30014257 


INV 

09/27/20l3 

267.00 31 MHD 

94344 

40060 DESOTO COUNTY BOARD OF COMM AUG 2013 L 



20,880.26 AUGUST 2013 LANDFILL 

94345 

2219 UNITED AMERICAN INSURANCE C SEPT 2013 



479.00 SEPTEMBER 2013- RUTHER 

94346 


121142 



60.84 ACCT # 2090697500 

94347 





30.24 ACCT # 2090708000 

94348 


121161 


INV 


30.24 ACCT # 2090708200 

94349 





30.24 ACCT # 2110915600 

94350 

826 GOLF VENTURES, INC. 

PINV0061460 


INV 


334.22 GRANULAR 

94351 

2152 TEXAS LIFE INSURANCE 



INV 

09/27/20l3 

114.69 EMPLOYEE # 9125 AND #4 

94352 

190016 SAFETY PRODUCTS INC 

096759 


INV 09/10/2013 

42.00 GRADE A LEATHER PALM S 

94353 

1893 ARCADIA DO-IT-BEST HARDWARE B121101 



5.19 KEY 

94354 



INV 

09/20/20l3 

27.78 BLEACH, 2MIL CLR POLY 

94355 



INV 

09/20/20l3 

41.67 60 LB CONCRETE MIX 

94356 




52.14 SHOVELS

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e1arson I WARRANT LIST BY VOUCHER 

PG 27 

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PO 

TYPE DUE DATE 


94357 

1893 ARCADIA DO-IT-BEST HARDWARE B120576 



161.13 PADLOCK 

94358 




56.32 FILTER CARTRIDGE, 50 P 

94359 




40.29 CONCRETE MIXES 

94360 


40006-94473/8 



8.17 ACCT # 40006-94473 607 

94361 


51929-54195/8 



9.66 ACCT # 51929-54195 185 

94362 


98315-85519/8 



7.69 ACCT # 98315-8519 948 

94363 


86913-31980/8 



22.91 ACCT # 86913-31980 948 

94364 


11873-76494/8 



11.73 ACCT # 11873-76494 400 

94366 


79406-02274/8 



20.10 ACCT # 79406-02274 400 

94367 


79812-41180/8 



20.10 ACCT # 79812-41180 948 

94368 


86753-33960/8 



10.15 ACCT # 86753-33960 400 

94369 


86763-31997/8 



54.84 ACCT # 86763-31997 VIR 

94371 


86833-32970/8 



15.35 ACCT # 86833-32970 400 

94372 


86893-35928/8 



500.63 ACCT # 86893-35928 947 

94373 


86903-33953/8 



22.28 ACCT # 86903-33953 948 

94375 


16944-36948/8 



131.35 ACCT # 16944-36948 231 

94376 


77069-38912/8 




94377 


97449-30943/8 



481.33 ACCT # 97449-30943 170 

94378 


97419-38964/8 



361.53 ACCT # 97419-38964 142 

94379 


36020-30979/8 



114.05 ACCT # 36020-30979 320 

94380 


26050-36983/8 




94381 


06970-39949/8 



423.59 ACCT # 06970-39949 161 

94382 


16279-33961/8 



60.58 ACCT # 16279-33961 176 

94383 


16289-31998/8 



363.97 ACCT # 16289-31998 176 

94384 


26059-37958/8 



31.65 ACCT # 26059-37958 176

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CitY of Arcadia, FL - ** LIVE ** 

e1arson \ WARRANT LIST BY VOUCHER 

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VOUCHER 


INVOICE 

PO 

TYPE DUE DATE 


94385 60090 FLORIDA POWER & LIGHT 26069-35985/8 




94389 3054 ABLE WRECKER & ROAD SERVICE 1500 

94390 60090 FLORIDA POWER & LIGHT 13266-99236/8 

94391 190070 SHORT ENVIRONMENTAL 13-2579 

94392 1429 SUN STATE INTERNATIONAL TRU X400027296:01 

94393 60090 FLORIDA POWER & LIGHT 59153-15104/8 

100 INV 10/01/2013 




100 INV 09/27/2013 





WARRANT TOTAL 

821.54 ACCT # 26069-35985 176 

10.88 ACCT # 53062-54037 176 

8.08 ACCT # 86546-90547 518 

11.51 ACCT # 86639-39968 16 

143.75 TOWING 

20.10 ACCT # 13266-99236 400 


81.73 OEM SWIT 

44.92 ACCT # 59153-15104 948 

146,026.05 

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Financials, Revenue & citizen services and Human capital Managel 

City of Arcadia, FL - ** LrvE ** 

I WARRANT SUMMARY 

IPG 3 

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FUND ORG ACCOUNT 


AMOUNT 

AVLB BUDGET 

105 15330 CDBG - BRIDLE PATH W&S 105 -530-536-0 -000-30310 - 

CASH ACCOUNT 15000 10100 BALANCE -5,329.91 

PROFESSIONAL SERVICE 

FUND TOTAL 

401. 32 37361. 72 

==================================================================================================================================== 

WARRANT SUMMARY TOTAL 401.32 

==================================================================================================================================== 

GRAND TOTAL 401.32 

==================================================================================================================================== 

401.32

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PO 

TYPE DUE DATE 


94399 

701 RML SERVICES 




6,370.00 NEW A.C UNITL GSX13061 

94400 





6,370.00 NEW A/C UNIT GSX130611 

94401 





6,370.00 NEW A/C UNIT GSX130611 

94402 





320.00 TOTAL TRlHALMETHANES, 

94403 

230015 WALMART COMMUNITY BRC 

325200419240 



41.72 PADLOCKS AND KEYS FOR 

94404 

2210 SUN NEWSPAPERS 

2937726 



161.60 WATER PLANT OPERATOR A 

94405 

80125 LOU'S HYDRAULIC SALES & SER 20130910 



46.86 HOSE, FEMALE FACE (2) 

94417 

393 SRT SUPPLY INC 808630 


INV 

09/30/20l3 

13,000.00 ORDER # 80863 

94418 




110.04 RCRD BK 500PG, IMATION 

94419 

1507 DM CENTER FOR FAMILY HEALTH 20130930 



560.00 COMPLETE DRUG TEST AND 

94421 


2932018 



368.04 AD ID # 2932018 

94422 


123367 



30.60 ACCT # 4250123400 

94423 


123368 



6,444.00 ACCt # 4250123800 

94425 

2985 DENBY GROUP LLC 




1,287.00 10/02/2013-10/30/2013 

94426 


188542 



468.75 HYPOCHLORITE SOLUTIONS 

94427 

172 MCGEE TIRE STORES 

212670 



116.50 TIRES 

94428 

172 MCGEE TIRE STORES 

212669 



116.50 TIRES 

94429 

278 SUNS TATE METER & SUPPLY, INC 34248 



594.08 t10 gallon meter, sin, 

94430 

2771 UNITED HEALTHCARE INSURANCE 0032750461 



43,971.57 CUSTOMER # 614053 

94431 


243400 



20.49 HASP FXD STPL HD 7" 

94432 


212057 



9.11 SPARK PLUG, NAPAGOLD 0 

94433 


212060 



2.77 NAPAGOLD OIL FILTER 

94434 

190090 SMITH'S RANCH & GARDEN, INC 101063556 



56.97 V30 7 SAFETY HASP 

94435 

2312 SARASOTA ARCADIA TRANSMISSI 08271 



550.00 REPAIR MARGOT'S VAN 

94436 




5.47 D-TORQ FH GALV. DECK S

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elarson 

Financials, Revenue & citizen services and Human Capital Manage! 

ICity of Arcadia, FL - ** LIVE ** 


IPG 2 

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CASH ACCOUNT: 81000 10400 EQUITY IN POOLED CASH WARRANT: 20131001 10/01/2013 

DUE DATE: 10/01/2013 

VENDOR 

G/L ACCOUNTS 

R PO TYPE DUE DATE 

INVOICE/AMOUNT 

DOCUMENT 

VOUCHER 

CHECK 

2257PEACE RIVER DISTRIBUTI 

1 .01722 30515 

00000 100 INV 10/02/2013 

GOLF COURS FOOD BEV 

Invoice Net 

20131001 

60.00 

60.00 

CHECK TOTAL 60.00 


94486 

1 INVOICES WARRANT TOTAL 60.00 60.00 

CASH ACCOUNT BALANCE -7,540,773.78 

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e1arson I WARRANT SUMMARY 

IPG 3 

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WARRANT: 

20131003 10/07/2013 

DUE DATE: 10/07/2013 

FUND 

ORG 

ACCOUNT 

AMOUNT 

AVLB BUDGET 

001 

001 

001 




GENERAL FUND 001 -13321 - 

GENERAL FUND 001 -20503 - 

PAY TO RETIREES & COUN 001 -510-511-Z 

CASH ACCOUNT 81000 10400 BALANCE -7,540,773.78 

-000-10230 - 

DUE FROM HOUSING AUTHO 

UNITED HEALTH CARE 

LIFE, HEALTH INSURANCE 

FUND TOTAL 

2,332.01 

35,919.61 

7,443.67 

45,695.29 

-24781.32 

==================================================================================================================================== 

WARRANT SUMMARY TOTAL 45,695.29 

==================================================================================================================================== 

GRAND TOTAL 45,695.29 

====================================================================================================================================

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ICity of Arcadia, FL - ** LIVE ** 


IPG 2 

apwarrnt 

CASH ACCOUNT: 81000 


EQUITY IN POOLED CASH 

WARRANT: 20131004 10/08/2013 


VENDOR 

G/L ACCOUNTS 

R PO TYPE DUE DATE 

INVOICE/AMOUNT 

DOCUMENT 

VOUCHER 

CHECK 

2625FLAGLER CONSTRUCTION E 

1 4156!i ~ 

2 41569 .3JHp_3. 

00000 100 INV 09/30/2013 

WATER SYST REPAIR EQU 

SEWER SYST REPAIR EQU 

Invoice Net 

205820 

1,902.58 

1,902.58 

3,805.16 

CHECK TOTAL 

3,805.16 

==================================================================================================================================== 

1 INVOICES WARRANT TOTAL 3,805.16 3,805.16 

CASH ACCOUNT BALANCE -7,540,773.78 

==================================================================================================================================== 

32114 

94495

SEP 25 2013 

City of Arcadia 

SPECIAL EVENT PERMIT APPLICATIO l:.~_C_ITV_O_F_AR_C_A_D_IA __ 

Date Submitted: Q \ ~6 ·II~ 

Event Name C'wililD (1 . 0 ~C1(f\bolO ~ eC)rM'{\QA~ 

Event Location Ou ~ 5+ 

Date(s) of Event OO,Q., r-r \ QJ)\3 Hours of Event Er,C::O - 9 ',00 

Expected Attendance I Cf:D -+ 

Event sponso0mm~ ()( ComroecCQ. Non-Profit? _ YES NO 

Description of Event QD (' '

INDEMNIFICATION & HOLD HARMLESS 

(Title or Office Held) 

++-"".........,._ .......... L.>o::::..t+"~....,....~~ do hereby agree to hold the City of Arcadia, 

(Oub, organization. group, etc) 

its agents and employees, harmless and indemnify same £m any civil acti~ cl~ of any 

nature made in connection with the event known as the 1..!.,..br \6-trras --+..U(lL CUL to 

~ -!.Name of Event) 

be held at C)QK S± on U e. '1/ OlO\6 . 

(Location) 

(Date) 

CRYSTAL A. CHAVEZ-ALVAREZ 

Notary Public. State 01 Florida 

Commission leE 217918 

My comm. expires July 19. 2016 

\' 6lli\ 

Entity Name: ~~~~~~~~~C1m~~ 

Its: ________ ~ ____ ----------- 

Date: ----!O-+-",-\ 

8~0\__=\3'______ 

STATE OF FLORIDA 

COUNTY OF ik?'oto 

Sworn to and subscribed before m~ day of S~ ~~ 2010, by ~ 

,'0 as E'l.ec.~ of1l\eOeSo 

personally known to me or [ ] has produced 

(SEAL) 

~,_~aLlAa::rdTCa~ertt 

as identification. 

O~41l~ 

NOTA YPUBLIC 

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FOOD - ALL food and beverage vendors shall provide copies of their State of Florida Health 

Department license. All food vendors whose cooking creates grease-laden vapors shall have a 

mounted certified fire extinguisher. 

ALCOHOL - Will alcoholic beverages be sold or consumed on the premises? If yes, organizer 

or sponsor shall submit a copy of the Florida Alcoholic Beverages Permit 15 days prior to the 

event. You can download a One/Two/Three day alcohol sales permit from the State at 

http://www.myfloridalicense.com/dbpr I sto I file download I file-download-abandt.shtml 

USE OF CITY PERSONNEL - If city personnel are used for set-up or clean-up, or for security, 

outside of normal work hours, it will be the responsibility of the event sponsor to pay the salary 

of those personnel for the time they spend on the event. 

By completing and submitting the attached application, I certify that: 

• I have read and agree to abide by the terms and conditions set forth above, 

• that I will be designated as the (sole) contact person for the event, 

• that I will be responsible for applying for and attaching all required 

permits and documentation, and 

• that I am responsible for any fees which may be incurred as a result of this 

event. 

Date 

'-fl } -/l{JS~ 

Contact Phone It 

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ACORO® 

CERTIFICATE OF LIABILITY INSURANCE I 

DATE 

(MM/DDIYYVY) 

~ 9/17/2013 

THIS CERTIFICATE IS ISSUED AS A MATTER OF INFORMATION ONLY AND CONFERS NO RIGHTS UPON THE CERTIFICATE HOLDER. THIS 

CERTIFICATE DOES NOT AFFIRMATIVELY OR NEGATIVELY AMEND, EXTEND OR ALTER THE COVERAGE AFFORDED BY THE POLICIES 

BELOW. THIS CERTIFICATE OF INSURANCE DOES NOT CONSTITUTE A CONTRACT BETWEEN THE ISSUING INSURER(S), AUTHORIZED 

REPRESENTATIVE OR PRODUCER, AND THE CERTIFICATE HOLDER. 

IMPORTANT: If the certificate holder is an ADDITIONAL INSURED, the policy(ies) must be endorsed. If SUBROGATION IS WAIVED, subject to 

the terms and conditions of the policy, certain policies may require an endorsement. A statement on this certificate does not confer rights to the 

certificate holder in lieu of such endorsement(s). 

PRODUCER Phone: (863)494-2242 ~2AA~~CT Mildred DeLuca 

Fax: (863)494-1991 

DeSoto Insurance Agency, Inc. 

(863)494-2242 

rt,gNJo Ext\: 

I f.ffc No): t 863 )494-1991 

243 N. Brevard Ave. 

E·MAIL 

ADDRESS: 

mad@desotoinsurance.com 

P. O. Box 880 INSURER(S) AFFORDING COVERAGE NAIC# 

Arcadia, Florida 34265-0880 

INSURERA: Southern-Owners Insurance Company 10190 

INSURED 

DeSoto County Chamber ofCommerec, Inc. 

16 S. Volusia Avenue 

Arcadia, FL 34266 

INSURERB: 

INSURERC: 

INSURER 0: 

INSURERE: 

INSURER F: 

COVERAGES CERTIFICATE NUMBER' )70 - 

REVISION NUMBER' 

THIS IS TO CERTIFY THAT THE POLICIES OF INSURANCE LISTED BELOW HAVE BEEN ISSUED TO THE INSURED NAMED ABOVE FOR THE POLICY PERIOD 

INDICATED. NOTWITHSTANDING ANY REQUIREMENT, TERM OR CONDITION OF ANY CONTRACT OR OTHER DOCUMENT WITH RESPECT TO WHICH THIS 

CERTIFICATE MAY BE ISSUED OR MAY PERTAIN, THE INSURANCE AFFORDED BY THE POLICIES DESCRIBED HEREIN IS SUBJECT TO ALL THE TERMS, 

EXCLUSIONS AND CONDITIONS OF SUCH POLICIES. LIMITS SHOWN MAY HAVE BEEN REDUCED BY PAID CLAIMS. 

INSR 

ADDL SUBR 

LTR TYPE OF INSURANCE 

ilNSR WVD POLICY NUMBER 

A 

I (:8hl~M~Y) 1(~gM%M~~ 

GENERAL LIABILITY 20220044 7/15/2013 

EACH OCCURRENCE 

7115/2014 

$ 1000000 

;---:- 

.f COMMERCIAL GENERAL LIABILITY ~~~~~H7E~~~~~~ence) $ 50,000 

-, CLAIMS·MADE 0 OCCUR MED EXP (Anyone person) $ 5,000 

PERSONAL & ADV INJURY $ 

- 

1.000,000 

GENERAL AGGREGATE $ 

- 

2000000 

GEN'L AGGREGATE LIMIT APPLIES PER: PRODUCTS· COMP/OP AGG $ 2000,000 

, POLICY n ~~gT n LOC $ 

AUTOMOBILE LIABILITY 

fE~~~~~~t?INGLE LIMIT 

- 

$ 

ANY AUTO BODILY INJURY (Per person) $ 

- 

ALL OWNED r-- SCHEDULED 

I- 

AUTOS - 

I- 

HIRED AUTOS 

- 

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LIMITS 

BODILY INJURY (Per accident) $ 

rfe~~~c~~gAMAGE 

UMBRELLA LIAB 

OCCUR 

EACH OCCURRENCE $ 

I-- EXCESS LlAB CLAIMS·MADE AGGREGATE $ 

DED I I RETENTION $ $ 

WORKERS COMPENSATION 

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AND EMPLOYERS' LIABILITY 

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ANY PROPRIETOR/PARTNER/EXECUTIVE 0 E.L. EACH ACCIDENT $ 

OFFICER/MEMBER EXCLUDED? 

N/A 

(Mandatory in NH) E.L. DISEASE· EA EMPLOYEE $ 

If yes, describe under 

DESCRIPTION OF OPERATIONS below E.L. DISEASE - POLICY LIMIT $ 

$ 

$ 

DESCRIPTION OF OPERATIONS / LOCATIONS / VEHICLES (Attach ACORD 101, Additional Remarks Schedule, If more space is required) 

CERTIFICATE HOLDER IS ALSO LISTED AS ADDITIONAL INSURED 

CERTIFICATE HOLDER 

Holder's Nature of Interest: Additional Insured 


PO Box 351 


CANCELLATION 

SHOULD ANY OF THE ABOVE DESCRIBED POLICIES BE CANCELLED BEFORE 

THE EXPIRATION DATE THEREOF, NOTICE WILL BE DELIVERED IN 

ACCORDANCE WITH THE POLICY PROVISIONS. 

ACORD 25 (2010/05) 

The ACORD name and logo are registered marks of ACORD 

© 1988·2010 ACORD CORPORATION. All rights reserved.

ON AJe-tdA. +0,,-" /c;h5/15 -fbft. 

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Additional Electric? YES.;;5- NO 

Carnival Rides? _ YES ..:2!- NO 

Wildlife? _ YES -L- NO 

Fireworks? YES.2!.- NO 

Signs Displayed? YES.2L NO 

Set-up/Clean-up by City? _ YES ..x.. NO 

City Police required? _ YES .2£ NO 

Road Closures? _ YES ...2L NO 

If Yes, please specify locations: _______________________ 

Received by: G S £~ Date: lJJ. / ~ / J..i 

City Marshal 

City Administrator 

City Council 

Approved 

Approved 

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OCT 8 2013 0 

CITY OF ARCADIA't-' 

SPECIAL EVENTS 

specla event is e' e as any event held in the city that is open and advertised to the public 

or which could limit the normal use and access to an area by the general public, or which is 

deemed to have an impact on the city right$-of-way or could affect public safety, and which is 

less than two weeks in duration. These events could be, but are not limited to: 

Festivals 

Flea Markets 

Walk-a-thons 

Tournaments 

Concerts 

Battles of the Bands 

Fairs 

Expo's 

Parades 

Pony Rides 

Car Shows 

Fireworks Displays 

Carnivals 

Tent Sales 

Road Races 

Petting Zoos 

Boat Shows 

~blicGath~ 

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All special events require a SPECIAL EVENT PERMIT. Event organizers shall obtain a Special 

Event Permit application from the City Administrator's office, to be returned to that office at 

least thirty (30) days prior to the anticipated date of the event. Any required documentation or 

attachments should be included with the application. The completed application must include 

legible information detailing: . 

a. A narrative describing the approximate number of people expected to attend, 

b. Whether signs will be placed in the city rights-of-way, 

c. Any special or unusual circumstances (cooking, alcoholic beverages, wildlife, 

fireworks, carnival type rides, outdoor music, etc.) 

d. Indicate whether additional electric service will be required, and if so where. 

e. Whether streets will be closed, or barricades erected. 

f. Include details of traffic control, emergency access and parking arrangements. 

g. Describe the provisions made for collection of trash, garbage & recycling. 

h. If applicable, specify the location and indicate whether or not you have the. 

owner's permission to hold the event at that location and provide owner's {! 

contact information. 

The event sponsor will be responsible for any cost incurred by the City for set-up or clean-up of 

the event, and any security provided by on-duty law enforcement. The sponsor will have the 

option of prOviding its own security, at its own cost, through a private security company or offduty 

officers. 

All special events are subject to final approval by the City Administrator, Police Department 

and possibly the City Council. 

INSURANCE - The event organizer shall provide proof of liability insurance coverage naming 

the City as an additional insured on the Comprehensive General Liability Policy. An 

Indemnification and Hold Harmless Agreement must be signed by an authorized representative 

of the organizing group and submitted along with the Certificate of Insurance and application 

packet.

FOOD - ALL food and beverage vendors shall provide copies of their State of Florida Health 


mounted certified fire extinguisher. 

ALCOHOL - Will alcoholic beverages be sold or consumed on the premises? If yes, organizer 


event. You can download a One/Two/Three day alcohol sales permit from the State at 

http://www.myfloridalicense.com/dbpr I stol file download/file-download-abandt.shtml 

USE OF CITY PERSONNEL - If city personnel are used for set-up or clean-up, or for security, 





• that I will be designated as the (sale) contact person for the event, 




event. 

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PRINTED Name of Above Conlad Phone /I 

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ACORD@> 

CERTIFICATE OF LIABILITY INSURANCE I 

DATE 

(MMIDDIYYYY) 

~ 101712013 

THIS CERTIFICATE IS ISSUED AS A MATTER OF INFORMATION ONLY AND CONFERS NO RIGHTS UPON THE CERTIFICATE HOLDER. THIS 

CERTIFICATE DOES NOT AFFIRMATIVELY OR NEGATIVELY AMEND, EXTEND OR ALTER THE COVERAGE AFFORDED BY THE POLICIES 

BELOW. THIS CERTIFICATE OF INSURANCE DOES NOT CONSTITUTE A CONTRACT BETWEEN THE ISSUING INSURER(S), AUTHORIZED 

REPRESENTATIVE OR PRODUCER, AND THE CERTIFICATE HOLDER. 

IMPORTANT: If the certificate holder is an ADDITIONAL INSURED, the policy(ies) must be endorsed. If SUBROGATION IS WAIVED, subject to 

the terms and conditions of the policy, certain policies may require an endorsement. A statement on this certificate does not confer rights to the 

certificate holder in lieu of such endorsement(s). 

PRODUCER Phone: (863)494-2242 22~~~CT Marsha McMillan 

Fax: (863)494-1991 

DeSoto Insurance Agency, Inc. 

! rA~gNJ'o Extl: (863)494-2242 I rt,~ No): (863)494-1991 

243 N. Brevard Ave. 

E-MAIL 

ADDRESS: msm@desotoinsurance.com 

P. O. Box 880 INSURER(S) AFFORDING COVERAGE NAIC# 

Arcadia, Florida 34265-0880 

INSURER A : Southern-Owners Insurance Company 10190 

INSURED 

Desoto Co Democratic Comm 

PO Box 2056 


INSURERB: 

INSURERC: 

INSURER 0 : 

INSURERE: 

lNSURERF: 

COVERAGES CERTIFICATE NUMBER' 203 REVISION NUMBER' 

THIS IS TO CERTIFY THAT THE POLICIES OF INSURANCE LISTED BELOW HAVE BEEN ISSUED TO THE INSURED NAMED ABOVE FOR THE POLICY PERIOD 

INDICATED. NOTWITHSTANDING ANY REQUIREMENT, TERM OR CONDITION OF ANY CONTRACT OR OTHER DOCUMENT WITH RESPECT TO WHICH THIS 

CERTIFICATE MAY BE ISSUED OR MAY PERTAIN, THE INSURANCE AFFORDED BY THE POLICIES DESCRIBED HEREIN IS SUBJECT TO ALL THE TERMS. 

EXCLUSIONS AND CONDITIONS OF SUCH POLICIES. LIMITS SHOWN MAY HAVE BEEN REDUCED BY PAID CLAIMS. 

INSR 

ADDL SUBR 

LTR TYPE OF INSURANCE 

IINSR WVD POLICY NUMBER I (&~hlgYvWrl (~~}-6g~1 LIMITS 

A 

GENERAL LIABILITY 20739005 2/8/2013 2/8/2014 

EACH OCCURRENCE $ 1000000 

DAMAGE TO RENTED 

.; COMMERCIAL GENERAL LIABILITY PREMISES rEa occurrence) $ 50,000 

~~ CLAIMS-M~DE [L] OCCUR MED EXP (Anyone person) $ 5,000 

- 

- 

PERSONAL & ADV INJURY $ 1000000 

GENERAL AGGREGATE $ 1000000 

~'LAGGREGATE LIMIT APPLIES PER: PRODUCTS - COMP/OP AGG $ 1000000 

POLICY n ~~f?T n LOC $ 

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- AUTOMOBILE LIABILITY ~~~~~~~~tfINGLE LIMIT 1$ 

ANY AUTO BODILY INJURY (Per person) $ 

- 

ALL OWNED ,--- SCHEDULED 

BODILY INJURY (Per accident) $ 

- 

AUTOS 

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AUTOS 

NON-OWNED 

HIRED AUTOS 

rp~?~~:d'Z.t?AMAGE $ 

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AUTOS 

$ 

- 

H 

UMBRELLA LlAB 

OCCUR 

EACH OCCURRENCE $ 

EXCESS LlAB CLAIMS-MADE AGGREGATE $ 

OED I I RETENTION $ $ 

WORKERS COMPENSATION 

Ill,g$TfJI~~ I 10J~- 

AND EMPLOYERS' LIABILITY 

YIN 

ANY PROPRIETOR/PARTNER/EXECUTIVE D E.L. EACH ACCIDENT $ 

OFFICER/MEMBER EXCLUDED? 

N/A 

(Mandatory in NH) E.L. DISEASE - EA EMPLOYEE $ 

If yes, describe under 

DESCRIPTION OF OPERATIONS below 

E.L. DISEASE - POLICY LIMIT $ 

DESCRIPTION OF OPERATIONS I LOCATIONS I VEHICLES (Attach ACORD 101, Additional Remarks Schedule, if more space is required) 


Holder's Nature of Interest: Certificate Holder 


ACORD 25 (2010/05) 

I 

PO Box 351 


CANCELLATION 

SHOULD ANY OF THE ABOVE DESCRIBED POLICIES BE CANCELLED BEFORE 

THE EXPIRATION DATE THEREOF, NOTICE WILL BE DELIVERED IN 

ACCORDANCE WITH THE POLICY PROVISIONS. 

AUTHORIZ:?lc:L£t;:l." 

The ACORD name and logo are registered marks of ACORD 

© 1988-2010 ACORD CORPORATION. All fights reserved.

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Event Location 


SPECIAL EVENT PERMIT APPLICATION 

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FOOD - ALL food and beverd~ors shall provide copies of their State of Florida Health 


mounted certified fire extinguisher. ;tj!iJ 

ALCOHOL - Will alcoholic beverages ~~ 'sold or consumed on the premises? H yes, organizer 


event. You can download a One/Two/lbree day alcohol sales permit from the State at 

h : www.m floridalicense.com db r sto file download file-download-abandt.shtml 

USE OF CITY PERSONNEL - H 'fy personnel are used for set-up or dean-up, or for security, 





• that I will be designated as the (sole) contact person for the event, 




event. 

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I, CVA./1Y1A L,. SIIEtf£L ,as----lo.C~?_--->C=-h....:.;a;..:...:/'__/ ____ of 

JEtinted Name) 

(ritle or Office Held) 

hlL.)ee~~k~o£~_h...t.....:...h.!..:::e~h..l:::Ot:!:...!m:.!...!...!..;L-/ ;:J.+-__---J, do hereby agree to hold the City of Arcadia, 

(Cub, organization. grou;JC) 

its agents and employees, harmless and indemnify same from any' civil actions or claims of any 

to 

nature made in connection with the event known as the Ca. m il~ Fva Fa" 

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ACORD' 

DAn: 

~~ CERTIFICATE OF LIABILITY INSURANCE 

10103/2013 

PRODUCER 

East Main Street Insurance Services, Inc. 

Will Maddux 

PO Box 1298 

THIS CERTIFICATE IS ISSUED AS A MATTER OF INFORMATION ONLY 

AND CONFERS NO RIGHTS UPON THE CERTIFICATE HOLDER. THIS 

CERTIFICATE DOES NOT AMEND, EXTEND OR ALTER THE COVERAGE 

Grass Valley, CA 95945 

AFFORDED BY THE POLICIES BELOW. 

Phone 855-493-8368, Email info@lheevenlhelper.com INSURERS AFFORDING COVERAGE NAIC#- 

INSURED 

INSURER A: Essex Insurance Company 39020 

Hand of Angels ,inc. 

TenyWest 

INSURERB: 

1224 SW Scott Drive INSURERC: 

Arcadia, Fl 34266 INSURER 0: 

COVERAGES 

INSURERE: 

THE POUCIES OF INSURANCE USTED BELOW HAVE BEEN ISSUED TO THE INSURED NAMED ABOVE FOR THE POUCY PERIOD INDICATED. NOTIMTHSTANDING ANY 

REQUIREMENT, TERM OR CONDITION OF ANY CONTRACT OR OTHER DOCUMENT WITH RESPECT TO WHICH THIS CERTIFICATE MAY BE ISSUED OR MAY PERTAIN. THE 

INSURANCE AFFORDED BY THE POUCIES DESCRIBED HEREIN IS SUBJECT TO ALL THE TERMS, EXCLUSIONS AND CONDITIONS OF SUCH POUCIES. AGGREGATE UMITS 

SHOWN MAY HAVE BEEN REDUCED BY PAID CLAIMS. 

INSR ADDL POUCY POUCY 

LTR INSRO 

TYPE OF INSURANCE POUCY NUMBER EFFECTIVE EXPIRATION UMITS 

DATE DAn: 

A y GENERAL UABIUTY EACH 

3DN4701-606311 11/0212013 11/0312013 OCCURRENCE 

~ COMMERCIAL GENERAL UABIUTY 

INCLUDES 

$ 1,000,000 

BODILY INJURY 

o ClAIMS MADE 1m OCCUR 

& PROPERTY 

P Host Liquor liability 

DAMAGE 

MEDEXP(Any 

EN'LAGGREGATE UMIT APPUES PER: one IMIlSoni $ 5,000 

~POUCY 0 PROJECT OLOC 

Retail liquor Liability 

PERSONAL & 

ADVINJURY $ 1,000,000 

GENERAL 

AGGREGATE $ 2,000,000 

PRODUCTS- 

COMP/OP 

AGG 

$ 1,000,000 

DEDUCTIBLE $ 1,000 

AUTOMOBILE UABIUTY 

COMBINED 

SINGLEUMIT 

~ANYAUTO 

(Eech $ 

OCCUll8l1ce) 

1= ALL OWNED AUTOS 

BODILY 

1= SCHEDULED AUTOS 

I~~URY $ 

10) 

1= HIRED AUTOS erperson 

1= NON-OWNED AUTOS 

BODILY 

INJURY $ 

I (Per accident) 

p 

PROP~,!TY 

DAMAGE $ 

I (Per acclde!'.ll 

GARAGE UABIUTY 

AUTO ONLY- 

EAACCIDENT $ 

B ANYAUTO 

eTHER EA $ 

~N ACC 

~UTO ~ 

IoNLY: AGG $ 

EXCESS/UMBRELLA UABIUTY 

EACH 

OCCURRENCE $ 

P OCCUR 0 CLAIMS MADE 

AGGREGATE $ 

$ 

B~EDUCTIBLE 

RETENTION $ $ 

$ 

WORKERS COMPENSATION AND EMPLOYERS' UABIUTY UV«:STAT. $ 

ANY PROPRIETORIPARTNERlEXECUTIVE OFFICERIMEMBER 

UM.OOTH. 

EXCLUDED? 

E.L EACH 

If yes, descnbe under 

ACCIDENT $ 

SPECIAL PROVISIONS below 

E.L DISEASE- 

EAEMPLOYEE $ 

E.L DISEASE- 

POUCYUMIT $ 

OTHER 

DESCRIPTION OF OPERATIONS' LOCATIONS' VEHICLES' EXCLUSIONS ADDED BY ENDORSEMENT' SPECIAL PROVISIONS 

Certificate holder listed below Is named as addHionallnsured per attached CG 20 26 07 04. 


CANCELLATION 

https:ffwww.theeventhelper.comlinsurancefeventlview_certll 0007/www.theeventhelper.co... 10/3/2013

Event Helper Online Application 

Contact Information 

-First Name :ThRRY 

-Last Name:WEsT 

-Doing Business As (DBA):HAND OF ANGELS ,INC. 

-Physical Address: 1224 SW SCOTT DRIvE 

-City:ARCADIA 

-State:FL 

-Zip:34266 

-Telephone Number:(863)494-0972 

-Email Address:TERRYW@HAND-DF-ANGELS.ORG 

Event Information 

-What is Your Event: EVENT VENDOR 

-Name of Event: 

-Provide detailed description of Eve nt: ThIS EVENT WEEK OF THE FAMILY WILL HELD ON Nov 2 ,2013 FROM 9:00A.M.TO 12:00 P.M.AT 

MCSwAIN PARK IN ARCADIA,FLORIDA 34266.ThERE WILL PROVIDER THAT WILL HAVE INFORMATION FOR FAMILY.HAND-DP-ANGELS.ORG 

-Estimated total attendance: 250 

-PolicyJEvent Start Date(date(s) of coverage): 11/0212013 

-List the Start and End Time of the Event: 11/0212013 -12:01AM, 11/03/2013 -12:01AM 

Venue/Site Information 

-Name of Venue: HANDOFANGELS,lNC. 

-E-mail Address:TERRYW@HAND-DF-ANGELS.ORG 

-Does the Venue Require Waiver of Subrogation: No 

Underwrit ing Information 

-Are there amusement devices. inflatables. rides or animals?: No 

-Are there water activities?: No 

-Is there camping. sleeping overnight or events past 2am?: No 

NOTICE TO THE APPLICANT - PLEASE READ CAREFULLY 

No fact. circumstance or situation indicating the probability of a Claim or action for which coverage may be afforded by the 

proposed insurance is now known by any person(s) or organization(s) proposed for this insurance other than that which is 

disclosed in this application. It is agreed by all concerned that if there is knowledge of any such fact, circumstance or 

situation, any Claim subsequently emanating there from shall be excluded from coverage under the proposed insurance. 

For the purpose of this application, the undersigned authorized agent of the person(s) and organization(s) proposed for this 

insurance declares that to the best of his/her knowledge and belief, after reasonable inquiry, the statements in this application 

and in any attachments, are true and complete. Insurance Company is authorized to make any inquiry in connection with this 

application. Signing this application does not bind the Company to provide or the Applicant to purchase the insurance. 

If the information in this application and any attachment materially changes between the date this application is signed and the 

effective date of the policy, the Applicant will promptly notify Insurance Agent, who may modify or withdraw any outstanding 

quotation or agreement to bind coverage. 

WARRANTY 

I/We warrant to the Company, that I/We understand and accept the notice stated above and that the information contained 

herein is true and that it shall be the basis of the policy and deemed incorporated therein, should the Company evidence its 

acceptance of this application by issuance of a policy. 

Note: This application is signed by undersigned authorized agent of the Applicant(s) on behalf of the Applicant(s) and its 

owners, partners, directors, officers and employees. 

Name of Person acknowledging Warranty: TellY West 

Date of Acknowledgment: 10103/2013

Event Helper Online Application 

Contact Information 

-First Name:ThRRY 

-Last Name:WEsT 

-Doing Business As (DBA):HAND OF ANGELS ,INC. 

-Physical Address: 1224 SW SCOTT DRIvE 

-City:ARCADIA 

-State:FL 

-Zip:34266 

-Telephone Number:(863)494-0972 

-Email Address:TERRYW@HAND-oF-ANGELS.ORG 

Event Information 

-What is Your Event: EVENT VENDOR 

-Name of Event: 

-Provide detailed description of Event: THIs EVENT WEEK OF THE FAMILY WILL HELD ON Nov 2 ,2013 FROM 9:00A.M.TO 12:00 P.M.AT 

MCSWAIN PARK IN ARCADIA,FLORIDA 34266.THERE WILL PROVIDER THAT WILL HAVE INFORMATION FOR FAMILY .HAND-oF-ANGELS.ORG 

-Estimated total attendance: 250 . 

-Policy/Event Start Date(date(s) of coverage):1110212013 

-List the Start and End Time of the Event: 11/02/2013 -12:01AM, 11/03/2013 -12:01AM 

Venue/Site Information 

-Name of Ve nue: HAND OF ANGELS,INC. 

-E-mail Address:TERRYW@HAND-oF-ANGELS.ORG 

-Does the Venue Require Waiver of Subrogation: No 

Underwriting Information 

-Are there amusement devices, inflatables, rides or animals?: No 

-Are there water activities?: No 

-Is there camping, sleeping overnight or events past 2am?: No 

NOTICE TO THE APPLICANT - PLEASE READ CAREFULLY 

No fact, circumstance or situation indicating the probability of a Claim or action for which coverage may be afforded by the 

proposed insurance is now known by any person(s) or organization(s) proposed for this insurance other than that which is 

disclosed in this application. It is agreed by all concerned that if there is knowledge of any such fact, circumstance or 

situation, any Claim subsequently emanating there from shall be excluded from coverage under the proposed insurance. 

For the purpose of this application, the undersigned authorized agent of the person(s) and organization(s) proposed for this 

insurance declares that to the best of his/her knowledge and belief, after reasonable inquiry, the statements in this application 

and in any attachments, are true and complete. Insurance Company is authorized to make any inquiry in connection with this 

application. Signing this application does not bind the Company to provide or the Applicant to purchase the insurance. 

If the information in this application and any attachment materially changes between the date this application is signed and the 

effective date of the policy, the Applicant will promptly notify Insurance Agent, who may modify or withdraw any outstanding 

quotation or agreement to bind coverage. 

WARRANTY 

IIWe warrant to the Company, that IIWe understand and accept the notice stated above and that the information contained 

herein is true and that it shall be the basis of the policy and deemed incorporated therein, should the Company evidence its 

acceptance of this application by issuance of a policy. 

Note: This application is signed by undersigned authorized agent of the Applicant(s) on behalf of the Applicant(s) and its 

owners, partners. directors. officers and employees. 

Name of Person acknowledging Warranty: Terry West 

Date of Acknowledgment: 10/0312013

AMENDMENT TO SPECIFIC AUTHORIZATION NO. 16 

General Consulting Services 

THIS DOCUMENT, executed this __ day of 

,2013, is an Amendment to 

Specific Authorization No. 16 dated October 16, 2012 which was issued under the Agreement for 

Professional Services dated September 7, 2010 (hereinafter called the "AGREEMENT"), between the 

City of Arcadia, a Florida municipal corporation (hereinafter called "OWNER") and Hazen and Sawyer, 

P.C. (hereinafter called "ENGINEER"). 

WHEREAS, the AGREEMENT provides that the OWNER may authorize the ENGINEER, by Specific 

Authorization, to perform professional services; 

WHEREAS, the OWNER desires the ENGINEER to continue to provide engineering services related to 

the utility system including the water and wastewater treatment plants, distribution and collection system 

and stormwater system as well as to provide general engineering assistance with other utility matters as 

they arise. 

SCOPE OF SERVICES 

Therefore, the ENGINEER has agreed to continue to provide General Consulting Services which may not 

all be defined at the present time but may include the following task: 

Task 1 - Review monthly discharge monitoring reports submitted to FDEP on monthly basis. 

Task 2 - Assist City with compliance issues associated with the Utility system. 

Task 3 - Assist City with preparation of regulatory reports associated with their wastewater, stormwater 

and water systems. 

Task 4 - Provide engineering assistance with utility review of FDOT roadway plans that impact City 

utilities. 

Task 5 - Provide permitting and funding assistance associated with the improvements to the utility 

system. 

Task 6 - Provide GIS, modeling and planning assistance with distribution and collection system. 

Task 7 - Provide other general engineering assistance to the OWNER as requested on a wage plus 

multiplier basis. 

Task 8 - Provide monthly status report that summarizes work completed. 

If accepted by the ENGINEER, specific services to be performed are to commence upon receipt of an oral 

01' written request to perform General Consulting Services from the City Administrator, provided any such 

oral notification is confirmed to ENGINEER in writing within seventy-two (72) hours. Services to be 

rendered under this Specific Authorization are provided in accordance with Articles 3 and 4 of the 

Amendment to SA 16 

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AGREEMENT. It is understood and agreed that the nature, scope, and schedule for the services to be 

provided is not defined at present; therefore, the actual services provided for the budget established below 

cannot be defined. Payment of invoices rendered pursuant to this Specific Authorization shall constitute 

OWNER's acceptance of the services provided. 

TIME SCHEDULE 

Services described herein will commence upon receipt by Hazen and Sawyer of this executed Specific 

Authorization. It is anticipated that the work for this project will be completed and submitted in 

accordance within an agreed upon schedule by OWNER. 

COMPENSATION 

The ENGINEER shall be paid in accordance with the Direct Labor Costs Times a Factor as set forth in 

Article 5.1.1 of the AGREEMENT. A budget of $50,000 for services under this Amendment to Specific 

Authorization 16 has been established, resulting in a total budget of $75,000 for Specific Authorization 

16. This amount will not be exceeded without the OWNER's written approval and an approved 

amendment. 

OTHER PROVISIONS 

All applicable portions of Sections 3 through 6 of the AGREEMENT not specifically modified herein 

shall remain in full force and effect and are incorporated by reference herein. 

IN WITNESS WHEREOF the parties hereto have made and executed this Specific Authorization as of the 

day and year entered by the last party executing this Specific Authorization written below. 

WITNESS: 

ENGINEER 

Hazen and Sawyer 

By: ________________________ _ 

APPROVED AS TO FORM AND 

CORRECTNESS: 

By: ________________________ _ 

Damann Anderson, PE 

Vice President 

OWNER 


(Approved by City Council at 

________ meeting) 

ATTEST: 

By: __________________________ __ 

Gia Lancaster 

City Recorder 

By: ________________________ __ 

Alice Frierson 

Mayor 

Amendment to SA 16 

Page 2 of2

Seacoast 

NATIONAL BANK 

October 2,2013 

'. Brevard County 

.' '. Desoto County . " 

........ ···.·i·i,·! 

Judy Jankosky 

City Administrator 

23 N. Polk Avenue 


RE: 

$499,675 Loan to City of Arcadia for Improvements to Arcadia 

Mtmicipal Airport 

Dear Ms. lankowsky: 

We are pleased to advise you that Seacoast National Bank (the "Bank") 

has approved your request for the 'financing described below. Our approval is 

subject to the tenns and conditions set forth herein. 

Borrower: 

Loan Amount: 

Interest Rate: 

Type: 

Purpose: 

Mahrrity Date: 

Repayment: 

BanI( Fee: 

Prepayment 

Penalty: 

City of Arcadia, Florida (the "City"). 

Approximately $499,675. 

Tax exempt, "bank qualified" fixed rate of3.08% 

per annum. Rate will be held for 60 days. 

Construction! Tenn Loan. 

To finance a runway and taxiway lighting and 

electrical vault project at the Arcadia Mlmicipal 

Airport. 

48 months from end of construction period or, if 

earlier, within 30 days of payment to the City by the 

Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT). 

90 day non revolving line of credit (construction 

period). Thereafter, semirumual payments of interest 

only with principal due on the Mahlrity Date. 

$1,663. 

No prepayment penalty. 

15176980:3 

.I. BOO. 706.999.1 

772.221.2555 

P.O. Box 9012 • Stuart, Florida 34995-9012 

\1I:~1I1r1l 

Ii'Ole

Source of repayment: Primary: 

Secondary: 

TertiEUY: 

Proceeds ofgrallt from FDOT. 

Cash flow from operations. 

Unrestricted cash reserves. 

Security: 

Primary: 

FDOT grant. 

Pledge of moneys received from 

Secondruy: Covenant to budget and appropriate 

legally available non-ad valorem revenues. 

Reporting 

Bank COlmsel: 

Conditions: 

City to provide (a) arumal approved budget within 

30 days of adoption, (b) annual Audited Financial 

Statements within 120 days from each fiscal year 

end, and (c) interim financial upon request of the 

Banle. 

Morris O. (Skip) Miller ofthe law finn Greenspoon 

Marder, P A will represent the Bank in connection 

with the loan. Bank Counsel's fee will be $8,000 for 

preparation of all loan documentation, including 

providing a "bond counsel" opinion to the BEUlk and 

the City. The fees of Banl{ COlmsel will be paid by 

the City regardless of whether the loan closes. 

Subject to the receipt and satisfactory review of 

FDOT work Program letter to City and City's Joint 

Participation Agreement with FDOT. 

Prior to funding of the loan, the City wi II receive 

and utilize $242,981 fl'On1 FOOT in the form or 

draws. The City will be required to provide the 

Bank with the final FDOT approved invoice 

summary page and a copy of the FDOT 

reimbursement check for each draw received during 

funding of the $242,981. After that amount is drawn 

and utilized by the City, the City will continue to 

provide the Bank with FDOT approved invoice 

SlIlUmEUY pages. 

Final budget EUld draw schedule to be approved by 

the Bank. 

Draws to be administered by the Bank's 

Construction Administration Department. 

15176980:3

Other Tenns: 

If at any time the loan is detennined not to be a taxexempt 

loan, the interest rate shall be increased to 

4.00% per annum, retroactive to the date interest on 

the loan first ceased to be tax exempt. If at any time 

the loan is determined not to be "bank qualified," 

the interest rate shall be increased to that rale which 

would result in the same taxable equivalent yield to 

the Bank, retroactive to the date of issuance. 

The final documents relating to the loan will include 

other covenants, terms and closing conditions as are 

customarily required by the Bank for similal' transaction, 

including but not limited to cross-default with other debt 

of the City to the Bank, default rate, late payment rate, 

events of default and remedies, increase in the interest 

rate on the loan in the event of changes in tux law or 

capital adequacy requirements, ancl waiver of jury trial. 

The City will be required to continue to maintain its 

"core deposits" with the Bank for the life of the 

loan. 

It has been my pleasure assisting YOli with this loan request and I very 

much look forward to expanding your Seacoast relationship. Should you need any 

assistance, feel free to contact me at 772-337-61 IS. 

Sincerely, 

~-~ 

Dan Navarro, Assistant Vice President 

Seacoast National Bank 

Approved and accepted this __ day of October, 2013. 

CITY OF ARCADIA, FLORIDA 

By;, ______________________ __ 

Judy Jankosky, City Administrator 

15176980:3

MEMORANDUM 

TO: 

FROM: 


Judi Jankosky, City Administrator0- 

DATE: October 8, 2013 

SUBJECT: 

Pensions 

DISCUSSION: The general employee pension year end is December 31. To prepare an 

actuarial report and try to close out by December 31 probably would not happen because funds 

are in two different accounts - USI and AETNA and AETNA would not likely be able to close 

out by December 31. This would mean we would have to do another actuarial report in January 

and that is not cost effective. Because of this we should wait until after year end to look into 

pension reform for the general employee pension. The city already has available a deferred comp 

plan with VALlC and Sandy (HR) is working on opening a 401 KIA plan with them as well so 

general employees and retirees have options in the future. 

The po lice/fire pension year end was September 30. We are in the start of a new year so it would 

be good timing to explore the three options our pension attorney laid out. Foster and Foster 

which is the actuary for the police/fire pension has quoted a cost of $8,000 to prepare a report that 

provides data for all three options. They would start this report once the pension board approves 

the October 1, 2013 actuarial valuation report. Once the report is complete it will provide you 

the financial information you will need to determine the most efficient and cost effective manner 

in reforming the pension. In the meantime, we can have staff gathering information about 

enrolling in the FRS if you would like that information as well.

RICK SCOTT 

GOVERNOR 

~ 

Florida Department of Transportation 

801 North Broadway Avenue 

Bartow, Florida 33830 

ANANTH PRASAD, P.E. 

SECRETARY 


City of Arcadia, a municipality of 

the State of Florida 

c/o Catherine A. Miller, 

Public Works Director 

23 N. Polk Avenue 


FPNo. 

Section No. 

FAPNo. 

State Road 

Parcel No. 

County 

:1939021 

:04020-2512 

:N/A 

:70 

:805 

:DeSoto 

MAINTENANCE DONATION 


Dear Ms. Miller: 

Please find enclosed the Perpetual Easement (805.1), Donation Letter, Hazardous Waste Affidavit and 

Closing Statement that need to be executed and returned to me. T~~tion is provided as a courtesy 

~js not required by the Department. You may execute our form.', use your own form or' not use anyat' 

all. All documents should be executed by the mayor. 

-,.~ ........... ' 

Please advise me when this is scheduled to go before the Board of City Commissioners. 

Thank you for your assistance with this matter. If you have any questions, please contact me at (863) 519- 

2389. 

PWLlpl 

Enclosures 

~cerely, 

(yat: .. ·. .; ,UJ.~ 

Patricia W. Lowery, 0- 

Right of Way Agent 

www.dot.state.fl.us 

* RECYCLED PAPER

07-PE.13-06/93 

Date: September 12, 2013 

This instrument prepared 

under the direction of: 

Kristen Carlson, Chief Counsel 

Post Office Box 1249 

City: Bartow, Florida 33831-1249 

Department of Transportation 

F.P. NO. 1939021 

PARCEL 805.1 

SECTION 04020-2512 

STATE ROAD 70 

COUNTY DeSoto 

PERPETUAL EASEMENT 

THIS EASEMENT made this day of , 20 

by the City of Arcadia, a municipality of the State of Florida, 

grantor, to the STATE OF FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION, 

its successors and assigns, grantee. 

WITNESSETH: That the grantor for and in consideration of 

the sum of One Dollar and other valuable considerations paid, the 

receipt and sufficiency of which is hereby acknowledged, hereby 

grants unto the grantee, its successors and assigns, a perpetual 

easement for the purpose of constructing and maintaining Drainage 

Facilities in, over, under, upon and through the following 

described land in DeSoto County, Florida, viz: 

SEE EXHIBIT "A" Legal Description and 

EXHIBIT "B" Parcel Sketch 

F.P. NO. 1939021 SECTION 04020-2512 PARCEL 850.1 

TO HAVE AND TO HOLD the same unto said grantee, its 

successors and assigns forever.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, said grantor has caused these presents 

to be executed in its name by its Mayor, and its seal to! be 

hereto affixed, attested by its City Clerk, the date first above 

written. 

______________________________ (OFFICIAL SEAL) 

Mayor 

ATTEST: 

-=~~~--~~------------(SEAL) 

Its City Clerk 

Grantor(s)' Mailing Address: 


COUNTY OF ---------------- 

The foregoing instrument was acknowledged before me this 

day of 

, 20 ____, by 

, Mayor, who is personally known to me or 

~--~------~--~--------- 

who has produced 


Name: 

Notary Public in and for the 

County and State last 

aforesaid. 

My Commission Expires: ______ __ 

Serial No., if any:

EXHIBIT "A" 

Page 1 of 1 

F.P. No. 1939021 

SECTION 04020-2512 

PARCEL 805 

Perpetual Easement 

For Maintenance of 

Drainage Pipes and Inlets 

A parcel of land lying within the platted right of way of South 

Volusia Avenue and East Oak Street in the City of Arcadia Section 

31, Township 37 South, Range 25 East, De Soto County, Florida, 

being more particularly described as follows: 

BEGIN at the northeast corner of Block 41, Town of Arcadia, 

according to the plat thereof as recorded in Plat Book 1 Page 67 

of the Public Records of De Soto County, Florida; thence North 

68°39'31" west along the north boundary of said Block 41 a 

distance of 300.00 feet to the northwest corner of said Block 41; 

thence North 21°23'46" East along the extension of the west line 

of Block 41 a distance of 22.00 feet; thence South 68°39'31" East 

parallel with and 22.00 feet North of the North line of said 

Block 41 a distance of 317.24 feet; thence South 21°14'08" West 

parallel with and 17.30 feet East of the East line of said Block 

41 a distance of 347.52 feet; thence departing said parallel line 

South 68°40'49" East a distance of 32.54 feet; thence South 

21°14'08" West a distance of 24.47 feet to the extension of the 

South line of said Block 41; thence North 68°40'49" West along 

the extension of said south line a distance of 49.84 feet to the 

Southeast corner of Block 41; thence North 21°14'08" East along 

the east line of Block 41 a distance of 350.00 feet to the POINT 

OF BEGINNING. 

Containing 13,831 square feet (0.318 acres) more or less.

SECTION 31, TWNSHP. 37 5., RNGE. 25 E. 

N21°23'46"E 

22.00' 

POINT OF BEGINNING 

NORTHEAST CORNER BLOCK 41 

TOWN OF ARCADIA 

P.B. 1, PAGE 67 

BLOCK 41 

(9 LOTS AND 3 ALLEYS 

INCLUSIVE) 


P.B. 1, PAGE 67 

~ ....... PERPETUAL EASEMENT 

....... _______ FOR STORM DRAIN PIPE 

_______ MAINTAINANCE 

....... ....... 

521°14'OS"W 

24.4 7' 

60' 0' 60' 

/ 

I~

RICKSCOIT 

GOVERNOR 

Florida Department of Transportation 

801 N. Broadway Avenue 

Bartow, FL 33830 

ANA~TH PRASAD, P.E. 

,SECRETARY 

Donation of Property to the Florida Department of Transportation 

City of Arcadia, a municipality of the 

State of Florida 

ITEM/SEGMENT NO.: 

MANAGING DISTRICT: 

F.A.P. NO.: 

STATE ROAD NO.: 

COUNTY: 

PARCEL NO.: 

INTEREST CONVEYED: 

1939021 (04020-2512) 

Qne 

N/A 

~o 

DeSoto 

805 


This is to advise that the undersigned, as Mayor of City of Arcadia, a municipality of the State of Florida, owner of the 

property or property interest referenced above and as shown on the sketch of the referenced parcel"desires to make a 

voluntary donation of said property or property interest to the State of Florida for the use and benefIt of the Florida 

Department of Transportation. 

City of Arcadia, a municipality of the State of Florida 

By: 

Mayor 

P/ease..J.. ~ 

Cornplere... .... / 

Type or Print Name 

Street Address 

City, State, Zip Code 

Date 

www.dot.state.fl.us

HAZARDOUS W ASTE AFFIDAVIT 

STATEOF _____ _ 

COUNTYOF ____ __ 

Before me, the undersigned authority, personally appeared ___________---,________ 

as 

of City of Arcadia, a municipality of the State of Florida i who was sworn and 

says that the following information is true and correct according to Affiant's best knowledge and b~lief: 

1. City of Arcadia, a municipality of the State of Florida is the record owner of property as idescribed on Exhibit 

"A" and Exhibit "B"attached hereto. 

2. No events or transactions (including proposed changes in any laws or regulations) have occurred and no 

I 

information has come to the attention of Affiant (other than events or information relating t~ general economic 

conditions) that would reasonably be expected to prevent or impair the State of Florida Department of 

Transportation from using aforesaid property as ""Ri=·""g""h:::..t ..:::co~f...!.W.:..;a:::..yz..,._ ________ _ 

3. Affiant has not received any notice, oral or written, from any governmental entity or other third party relating to 

any violation of, or noncompliance with, any statute, law, ordinance, decree, order, rule or regulation relating to 

environmental matters with respect to aforesaid property. 

4. Affiant has not used or permitted others to use the property in connection with the general disposal, storage, 

treatment or transportation of (i) hazardous substances, as defmed under the Comprehensive Environmental 

Response, Compensation and Liability Act and its regulations or (ii) any waste, pollutant,hazardous substance, 

toxic substance, hazardous waste, special waste, petroleum-based substance or waste, products or by-product, the 

presence, use or removal of which is either regulated, controlled, limited or prohibited by local, state or federal 

environmental or pollution control laws, regulations or ordinances collectively referred to herein as "Hazardous 

Substances". 

5. There are not now, and never have been, any Hazardous Substances or underground tanks 10cated anywhere on 

aforesaid property. 

FURTHER AFFIANT SA YETH NAUGHT. 

By: ______________ __ 

Printed Name of Affiant, ________ _ 

Title ______________ _ 

Address 

---------------- 

State of ________ _ 

County of _______ _ 

The foregoing instrument was acknowledged before me this __ day of _____ 

20 __, by as of~C"",i:.::..ty,-o"",f"-,Arc=..:c""a"",dl,,,· a'--____ _ 

______-,--__________, who [ ] is personally known to me or who [ ] has produced 

as identification .. 

Name 

Notary Public in and for the county and state last aforesaid. 

My commission Expires:

EXHIBIT "A" 

Page 1 of 1 

F.P. No. 1939021 

SECTION 04020-2512 

PARCEL 805 


For' Maintenance of 

Drainage Pipes and Inlets 

A parcel of land lying within the platted right of way of South 

Volusia Avenue and East Oak Street in the City of Arcadia Section 

31, Township 37 South, Range 25 East, De Soto County, Florida, 

being more particularly described as follows: 

BEGIN at the northeast corner of Block 41, Town of Arcadia, 

according to the plat thereof as recorded in Plat Book 1 Page 67 

of the Public Records of De Soto County, Florida; thence North 

68°39'31" West along the north boundary of said Block 41 a 

distance of 300.00 feet to the northwest corner of said Block 41; 

thence North 21°23'46" East along the extension of the west line 

of Block 41 a distance of 22.00 feet; thence South 68°39'31" East 

parallel with and 22.00 feet North of the North line of said 

Block 41 a distance of 317.24 feet; thence South 21014'08" West 

parallel with and 17.30 feet East of the East line of said Block 

41 a distance of 347.52 feet; thence departing said parallel line 

South 68°40'49" East a distance of 32.54 feet; thence South 

21°14'08" West a distance of 24.47 feet to the extension of the 

South line of said Block 41; thence North 68°40'49" West along 

the extension of said South line a distance of 49.84 feet to the 

Southeast corner of Block -41; thence North 21°14'08" East along 

the east line of Block.41 a distance of 350.00 feet to the POINT 

OF BEGINNING. 

Containing 13,831 square feet (0.318 acres) more or less. 

by: 

#5275

SECTION 31, TWNSHP. 37 5., RNGE. 25 E. 

N21°23'46"E 

22.00' 

POINT OF BEGINNING 

NOR,HEAST CORNER BLOCK 41 


P.B. 1. PAGE 67 

BLOCK 41 

19 LOTS ANO 3 ALLEYS 

INCLUSIVE} 


P.B. 1, PAGE 67 

PERPETUAL EASEMENT 

-... ~ FOR STORM DRAIN PIPE 

~ MAINTAINANCE 

-... 

56L'49'" 

3~!54' 

/ 

/ 

521 ° 14'OS"W 

24.47' 

50' 0' 50' 

.-?.~.~.~.~~~~~~ 

L.I!! •• •• 

GRAPHIC SCALE 

PAGE 1 OF I FOR 

EXHIBIT "S" 

FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION 

PARCEL SKETCH - NOT A SURVEY 

STATE ROAD NO. 70 

DeSOTO COUNTY 

PREPARED BY: 

OATA SOURCE: 

F.Q.O.T. 

F.D.O,T. DESIGN FILES AND R/W MAPS 

DRAWN 

REVISION BY DATE SECTION 04020-2512

ITEM/SEGMENT NO.: 1939021 (04020-2512) 

MANAGING DISTRICT NO.: One 

F.A.P. NO.: 

STATE RD. NO.: 70 

COUNTY: 

DeSoto 

PARCEL NO.: 805 

STATE OF FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION 

CLOSING STATEMENT 

~N-/A---------------------- 

575-030-16 

RIGHT OF WAY 

OGC -02107 

BUYER: STATE OF FLORIDA, DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION 

SELLER(S): 

City of Arcadia, a municipality of the State of Florida 

REAL PROPERTY DESCRIBED AS: 

An easement on a parcel of land lying within the platted right of way of South Volusia Avenue and East Oak Street in the City of 

Arcadia Section 31, Township 37 South, Range 25 East, DeSoto County, Florida containing 13, 831 SF (0.318AC) more or less 

Credits 

Land 

Improvements 

Real Estate Damages/Cost-to-Cure 

Personal Property 

Business Damage 

Attorney Fees 

Appraiser Fees 

Other 0.00 

Summary of Seller's Transaction 

--------------------------------------------- 

Total Credits 

$ 

$ 

$ 

$ 

$ 

$ 

$ 

$ 

$ 

0.00 

0.00 

0.00 

0.00 

0.00 

0.00 

0.00 

0.00 

0.00 

Debits 

First Mortgage payoff 

First Mortgage pre-payment penalty 

Second Mortgage payoff 

Second Mortgage pre-payment penalty 

Attorney Fees 

Appraiser Fees 

Ad Valorem Taxes 

Other 

$ 

$ 

$ 

$ 

$ 

$ 

$ 

$ 

0.00 

0.00 

0.00 

0.00 

0.00 

0.00 

0.00 

0.00 

Total Debits 

$ 

0.00 

Credits Less Debits 

Amount Withheld 

Due to Seller at Closing 

$ 

$ 

$ 

0.00 

0.00 

0.00 

Warrant No.: 

N/A 

Received by: 

Date of Final Agency Acceptance: 

Date of Closing: 

Patricia W. Lowery 

(Type or print name u~der signature)

Memorandum 

TO: 

FROM: 

RE: 

Key Officials 

Local/Regional League Contacts 

Michael Sittig, Executive Director 

Transmittal of Florida League of Cities' Resolutions 

DATE: September 19, 2013 

The membership of the Florida League of Cities adopted several federal, constitutional 

and commemorative resolutions at its 87th Annual Conference at the Orlando World 

Center Marriott in Orlando on August 17, 2013. On behalf of the League, I am 

transmitting the following resolutions: 

A RESOLUTION OF THE FLORIDA LEAGUE OF CITIES, INC. 

RECOGNIZING THE WEEK OF OCTOBER 20-26,2013, AS "FLORIDA 

CITY GOVERNMENT WEEK," AND ENCOURAGING ALL FLORIDA 

CITY OFFICIALS TO SUPPORT THIS CELEBRATION BY 

PARTICIPATING IN THE "MY CITY: I'M PART OF IT, I'M PROUD OF 

IT!" ACTIVITIES. 


COMMEMORATING THE SOOTH ANNIVERSARY OF JUAN PONCE DE 

LEON'S ARRIVAL ON FLORIDA'S EAST COAST. 


COMMENDING THE FLORIDA ASSOCIATION OF CITY CLERKS FOR 

ITS 40TH ANNIVERSARY. 

A RESOLUTION OF THE FLORIDA LEAGUE OF CITIES,INC. URGING 

THE OBAMA ADMINISTRATION AND CONGRESS TO PRESERVE 

THE CURRENT TAX-EXEMPT STATUS OF MUNICIPAL BONDS AND 

REJECT ANY. PROPOSAL THAT WOULD REDUCE OR ELIMINATE 

THE FEDERAL TAX EXEMPTION ON INTEREST EARNED FROM 

TAX-EXEMPT MUNICIPAL BONDS. 

301 South Bronough Street. Post Office Box 1757 • Tallahassee, FL 32302-1757 

Telephone (850) 222-9684 • Fax (850) 222-3806. Website:www.flcities.com

A RESOLUTION OF THE FLORIDA LEAGUE OF CITIES, INC., 

URGING CONGRESS TO PASS LEGISLATION THAT WOULD GRANT 

STATES THE AUTHORITY TO COMPEL ONLINE AND CATALOG 

RETAILERS TO COLLECT SALES TAX. 

A RESOLUTION OF THE FLORIDA LEAGUE OF CITIES, INC. URGING 

CONGRESS TO MAINTAIN FUNDING FOR THE COMMUNITY 

DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM. 

Should you have any questions, please contact Allison Payne or me at the League office 

(850) 222-9684 or e-mail: apayne@f1cities.com.

A RESOLUTION OF THE FLORIDA LEAGUE OF CITIES, INC. RECOGNIZING 

THE WEEK OF OCTOBER 20-26, 2013, AS "FLORIDA CITY GOVERNMENT 

WEEK," AND ENCOURAGING ALL FLORIDA CITY OFFICIALS TO SUPPORT 

TIDSCELEBRATIONBYPARTICIPATINGINTHE"MYCITY:I'MPARTOFIT,I'M 

PROUD OF IT!" ACTIVITIES. 

WHEREAS, city government is the government closest to most citizens, and the one with the most 

direct daily impact upon its residents; and 

WHEREAS, city government is administered for and by its citizens, and is dependent upon public commitment 

to and understanding of its many responsibilities; and 

WHEREAS, city government officials and employees share the responsibility to pass along their understanding 

of public services and their benefits; and 

WHEREAS, Florida City Government Week is a very important time to recognize the important role 

played by city government in our lives; and 

WHEREAS, Florida City Government Week offers an important opportunity to spread the word to all 

Floridians that they can shape and influence this branch of government, which is closest to the people; and 

WHEREAS, the Florida League of Cities and its member cities have joined together to teach students 

and other citizens about municipal government through a variety of different projects and infonnation. 

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE FLORIDA LEAGUE OF CITIES, INC.: 

·f 

Section 1. That the Florida League of Cities, Inc. encourages all city officials, city employees, school 

officials and citizens to participate in events that recognize Florida City Government Week and to celebrate it 

throughout Florida. " 

Section 2. That the Florida League of Cities, Inc. supports and encourages all city governments to promote, 

sponsor and participate in "My City: I'm Part ofIt, I'm Proud ofIt!" 

Section 3. That a copy of this resolution be provided to Florida Governor Rick Scott, the Florida Cabinet, 

Florida School Boards Association and the membership of the Florida League of Cities, Inc. 

PASSED AND ADOPTED by the Florida League of Cities, Inc., in conference assembled at the League's 

87th Annual Conference, at the Orlando World Center Marriott, Orlando, Florida, this 17th Day of August 2013. 

P.C. Wu, President 

Florida League of Cities, Inc. 

Council President, City of Pensacola 

ichael Sittig, Executive Direc r 

lorida League of Cities, Inc.

A RESOLUTION OF THE FLORIDA LEAGUE OF CITIES, INC. COMMEMORATING 

THE 500THANNNERSARY OF JUAN PONCE DE LEON'S ARRIVAL ON FLORIDA'S 

EAST COAST. 

WHEREAS, on April 2, 1513, Spanish explorer Juan Ponce de Leon landed on the east coast of Florida 

and became the first recorded European to set foot on the continental United States of America, predating European 

settlement in Jamestown, VA., and Plymouth Rock, Mass., by 94 years and 107 years, respectively; and 

WHEREAS, 500 years ago Florida was given the name "La Florida" by Juan Ponce de Leon because 

of its lush plant life and in honor of Pascua Florida, the Eastertime Feast of Flowers taking place in Spain at the 

time of his arrival; and 

WHEREAS, the 500th anniversary of Ponce de Leon's landing is a fitting time to reflect on Florida's 

dynamic culture, rich diversity and economic prosperity; and 

WHEREAS, five flags have flown over Florida in as many centuries and Florida has been home to 

Native Americans for at least 12,000 years; and 

WHEREAS, this landmark 500-year anniversary is being commemorated throughout the state in 2013 

with an initiative called "Viva Florida 500," which celebrates the important contributions of every community 

to Florida's rich history and diverse heritage throughout the past 500 years; and 

WHEREAS, the Florida League of Cities partnered with the state to launch a campaign, "History 

Happened Here," to highlight the rich history of Florida's cities, towns and villages; and 

WHEREAS, the Florida League of Cities developed an interactive map, located on the official Viva 

Florida 500 website, that allows visitors to click on any city to learn about its history, see historical photos and, 

in some cases, watch a brief video; and 

WHEREAS, a "History Happened Here" toolkit was developed to help municipalities plan Viva Florida 

500 activities; and 

WHEREAS, this campaign's success depends upon the participation of Florida's cities, towns and 

villages; and 

WHEREAS, "History Happened Here" offers an opportunity for municipalities to generate tourism and 

to engage citizens by celebrating the unique history of Florida's local communities. 


Section 1. That 2013 is designated "Viva Florida 500 Year," and that all Floridians are encouraged to 

recognize and commemorate Florida's 500 years of European history and cultural diversity. 

Section 2. That Florida's cities, towns and villages are encouraged to highlight their unique local history 

and develop and promote local Viva Florida 500 events to engage citizens in celebrating Florida's rich history. 

Section 3. That Florida's cities, towns and villages participate in the Florida Municipal Achievement 

Awards, which focus on activities designed to celebrate the history of Florida's cities. 





Council City of Pensacola

A RESOLUTION OF THE FLORIDA LEAGUE OF CITIES, INC. COMMENDING THE 

FLORIDA ASSOCIATION OF CITY CLERKS FOR ITS 40TH ANNIVERSARY. 

WHEREAS, the Florida Association of City Clerks (FACC) was established in 1972 to promote and 

develop the educational and professional status of Florida city clerks; and 

WHEREAS, the FACC works in conjunction with the International Institute of Municipal Clerks; and 

WHEREAS, the primary objective of the FACC is to educate the city clerks in the State of Florida; and 

WHEREAS, the FACC strives to help increase the efficiency of city clerk functions, increase cooperation 

and assistance with city administrators, gather and disseminate information to improve procedures, and improve 

the efficiency of the administration of municipal government; and 

WHEREAS, the FACC currently has 560 members spread out over six districts throughout the state; and 

WHEREAS, the FACC is proud to have the second largest certification program in the country with 

more than 238 Certified Municipal Clerks and 102 Master Municipal Clerks; and 

WHEREAS, the Florida League of Cities has served as administrator for the FACC for the last 40 

years, providing professional and support services to the FACC; and 

WHEREAS, the FACC provides educational opportunities for clerks through its annual summer and 

fall academies, webinars, district mini-academies; and Athenian Dialogues; and 

WHEREAS, the FACC provides a discussion forum by which members may post inquiries when 

researching best practices for hot button issues; and 

WHEREAS, the year 20 13 is the 40th anniversary ofthe FA£C, which is an occasion worthy of special 

recognition. 


Section 1. That the Florida League of Cities, Inc. congratulates the FACC on its 40th anniversary. 

Section 2. That a copy of this resolution be provided to the FACC Board of Directors. 

PASSED AND ADOPTED by the Florida League of Cities, Inc., in conference assembled at the 

League's 87th Annual Conference, at the Orlando World Center Marriott, Orlando, Florida, this 17th Day of 

August 2013. 



Council President, City of Pensacola

A RESOLUTION OF THE FLORIDA LEAGUE OF CITIES, INC. URGING THE OBAMA 

ADMINISTRATION AND CONGRESS TO PRESERVE THE CURRENT TAX-EXEMPT 

STATUS OF MUNICIPAL BONDS AND REJECT ANY PROPOSAL THAT WOULD 

REDUCE OR ELIMINATE THE FEDERAL TAX EXEMPTION ON INTEREST EARNED 

FROM TAX-EXEMPT MUNICIPAL BONDS. 

WHEREAS, since 1913, when the federal income tax was imposed, the interest earned on municipal 

bonds has been exempt from federal taxation; and 

WHEREAS, municipal bonds have been the primary method by which state and local governments 

finance public capital improvements and infrastructure construction such as schools, hospitals, water and sewer 

systems, roads, highways, utilities, public safety structures, bridges, tunnels and other infrastructure projects; and 

WHEREAS, the projects funded through municipal financing are engines of job creation and economic 

growth; and 

WHEREAS, according to national statistics, state and local governments are responsible for building 

and maintaining more than 75 percent of the nation's infrastructure, which is financed mostly by tax-exempt 

municipal bonds; and 

WHEREAS, on average, state and local governments save up to two percentage points on their borrowing 

rates through the use of tax-exempt municipal bonds; and 

WHEREAS, these savings allow state and local governments to invest more in critical infrastructure 

and essential services and provide construction jobs while holding down the cost to taxpayers; and 

WHEREAS, earlier this year, a joint report titled "Protecting Bonds to Save Infrastructure and Jobs 

2013" was issued by the U.S. Conference of Mayors, the National League of Cities, and the National Association 

of Counties, with assistance from the Government Finance Officers Association; and 

WHEREAS, the report estimates that 1,250 tax-exempt bonds financing more than $103 billion in 

infrastructure improvements were issued over the last decade in the State of Florida; and 

WHEREAS, the report also states that in 2012 alone, more than 6,600 tax-exempt bonds financed more 

than $179 billion in infrastructure projects across the nation; and 

WHEREAS, several proposals have been discussed over the last year as Congress and the Obama 

Administration seek ways to reduce the federal deficit; and 

WHEREAS, many of these proposals have included a proposed reduction or elimination of the current 

tax exemption on interest earned from tax-exempt municipal bonds; and 

WHEREAS, in his fiscal year 2014 budget proposal, President Obama has proposed to cap the tax 

exemption of municipal bonds at 28 percent; and 

WHEREAS, it is estimated that if the 28 percent cap on interest earned from tax-exempt municipal 

bonds was in effect over the last decade, it would have cost state and local governments an additional $173 

billion in interest expense; and 

WHEREAS, it is estimated that if the tax exemption had been fully eliminated over the last decade, it 

would have cost state and local governments an additional $495 billion interest expense; and 

WHEREAS, 20 1 0 Internal Revenue Service data shows that 57 percent of municipal bond interest is paid 

to individuals 65 years of age and older who in many cases live on fixed incomes, and 52 percent of municipal 

bond interest is paid to individuals who earn less than $250,000 armually.


Section 1. That the Florida League of Cities, Inc. urges President Obama and Congress to preserve 

municipal financing and oppose any attempt to cap or eliminate the tax exemption on municipal bonds. 

Section 2. That a copy of this resolution be sent to President Barack Obama, the Florida Congressional 

Delegation, the National League of Cities, and the membership of the Florida League of Cities, Inc. 






ATTEST:

A RESOLUTION OF THE FLORIDA LEAGUE OF CITIES, INC., URGING CONGRESS 

TO PASS LEGISLATION THAT WOULD GRANT STATES THE AUTHORITY TO 

COMPEL ONLINE AND CATALOG RETAILERS TO COLLECT SALES TAX. 

WHEREAS, the use of the Internet as a way to purchase goods and services has been steadily increasing 

for the past decade; and 

WHEREAS, as the result of court decisions and congressional inaction, many online and catalog retailers 

currently are not obligated to collect sales taxes from consumers; and 

WHEREAS, this tax loophole is unfairly advantageous toward online and catalog retailers and results 

in both the loss of tax revenue for state and local governments and market conditions that are unfavorable for 

Main Street and "brick and mortar" small businesses; and 

WHEREAS, the Streamlined Sales Tax Project was created in 1999 to assist states in administering a 

simpler and more uniform sales and use tax system; and 

WHEREAS, to date, 44 states, including Florida, have approved the Streamlined Sales and Use Tax 

Agreement (SSUTA), which sets the minimum sales and use tax statutory simplifications required of any state 

desiring to participate in the simplified system and minimizes cost and administrative burdens on retailers; and 

WHEREAS, 24 of those states, not including Florida, have modernized their sales and use tax statutes 

to conform to the requirements of the SSUTA; and 

WHEREAS, bipartisan legislation has been proposed in Congress providing states that are members 

of the SSUTA and in compliance with the federal legislation with the authority to require online and catalog 

retailers to collect and remit sales and use taxes on remote transactions attributa'ble to sales in those states; and 

WHEREAS, earlier this year, the U.S. Senate passed S. 743, titled the Marketplace Fairness Act of 

2013; however, there has been no action on similar legislation, H.R. 684, in the U.S. House of Representatives. 

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE FLOlUDA LEAGUE OF CITIES, INC.: 

Section 1. That the Florida League of Cities, Inc. urges Florida's congressional delegation to support 

bipartisan legislation that would provide states the authority to enforce state and local sales and use tax laws in 

a fair and equitable manner to both in and out of state retailers. 

Section 2. That the Florida League of Cities, Inc. urges the State of Florida to conform with the SSUTA 

so that it may be eligible to comply with federal legislation on streamlining the sales and use tax. 

Section 3. That a copy of this resolution shall be provided to President Barack Obama, the Florida Congressional 

Delegation, the National League of Cities, Florida Governor Rick Scott and other interested parties. 


87thAnnuai Conference, at the Orlando World Center Marriott, Orlando, Florida, this 17th Day of August 2013. 

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Council President, City of Pensacola

A RESOLUTION OF THE FLORIDA LEAGUE OF CITIES,INC. URGING CONGRESS 

TO MAINTAIN FUNDING FOR THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT 

PROGRAM. 

WHEREAS, the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program was enacted and signed into 

law by President Gerald Ford as the centerpiece of the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974; and 

WHEREAS, the CDBG program has as its primary objective "the development of viable urban 

communities, by providing decent housing and a suitable living environment and expanding economic 

opportunities, principally for persons of low and moderate income"; and 

WHEREAS, the CDBG program has considerable flexibility to allow municipalities to carry out activities 

that are tailored to their unique affordable housing and neighborhood revitalization needs; and 

WHEREAS, the National League of Cities, the U.S. Conference of Mayors, the National Association 

of Counties, and state and local government-sector associations are unanimous in their support of CDBG and 

the need to keep this program intact; and 

WHEREAS, according to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, CDBG is most 

commonly used to support activities that improve the quality oflife in communities; to promote energy conservation 

and renewable energy resources; for construction of and improvements to public infrastructure such as streets, 

sidewalks, and water and sewer facilities; and for small business assistance to spur economic development and 

job creation/retention; and 

WHEREAS, as a result of sequestration, CDBG was funded at $3 billion for fiscal year 2013; and 

WHEREAS, since 2010, Congress has cut CDBG funding by more than $1 billion; and 

WHEREAS, Florida's local governments received almost $130 million in CDBG grants in fiscal year 

2013 to catalyze or support employment, housing and neighborhood revitalization efforts; and 

WHEREAS, nationally, every dollar of CDBG funding a municipality receives leverages an additional 

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$1.62 in non-CDBG funding that connects private sector growth to the revitalization of entire communities; and 

WHEREAS, the fiscal year 2014 U.S. House Transportation, Housing and Urban Development (T-HUD) 

Appropriations bill proposed to cut CDBG funding by nearly 50 percent to $1.6 billion; and 

WHEREAS, the U.S. House proposal was $10 billion less than the T-HUD appropriations bill in the 

U.S. Senate. 

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BYTHE FLORIDA LEAGUE OF CITIES, INC., THAT: 

Section 1. That the Florida League of Cities, Inc. urges Congress to provide adequate funding forCDBG. 

Section 2. That a copy of this resolution be sent to the Florida Congressional Delegation, the National 

League of Cities, the Secretary of the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development and the membership 

of the Florida League of Cities, Inc .. 

PASSED AND ADOPTED by the Florida League of Cities, Inc., in conference assembled at the 

League's 87th Annual Conference, at the Orlando World Center Marriott, Orlando, Florida, this 17th Day of 

August 2013. 

, 




Michael Sittig, Exec lve Director 

Florida League of ties, Inc.

MEMORANDUM 

TO: 

FROM: 

DATE: 

SUBJECT: 

Arcadia City Council ~. 

Judi Jankosky, City Administrator I/{.-/ 

October 8, 2013 

REDI Municipalities Law Enforcement Services Special Assessment 

DISCUSSION: Cities in Broward County had approached there legislative delegates about a 

special act of legislation that would provide those cities only with the ability to implement a Law 

Enforcement Services Special Assessment. We received an email a few months ago from the 

Florida League of Cities asking if other cities would be interested in this assessment. Councilman 

Keene and I attended the Desoto County Legislative Delegation meeting last week and planted 

the seed with Senator Galvano and Representative Albritton. I have put together a draft bill that 

would provide for cities that are within REDI counties the ability to implement the LE special 

assessment. Just REDI cities were chosen as we have an economic disadvantage over the larger 

cities and this would help us compete with them by being able to reduce our millage while still 

maintaining a police department. Police departments are considered an asset and developers 

prefer cities that have a police department. 

In a nutshell, it would only be for REDI cities because we have, no-doubt-about-it, an economic 

disadvantage to big cities with money. To provide this assessment to all cities would just 

perpetuate our economic disadvantage as it would allow "rich" cities to reduce their millage as 

well thus killing our chances at enticing development to our cities. REDI communities need an 

incentive in reduced property taxes, while still paying our bills (funding our police) in a FAIR 

manner by collecting the assessment, as EVERYONE pays assessments, not just those with 

higher property values. 

To implement the law enforcement special assessment the city would have to reduce its millage 

by 50% of the collected special assessment amount the first year, and additional 25% the second 

year and the final 25% the third year. At no time would a city be required to reduce its millage 

more than it collected from the special assessment; however, it could it if chooses to. 

Example: Projected ad valorem is $1,454,000. Law Enforcement Special Assessment 

collected $1,250,000 

The city would be required to reduce their ad valorem collect by $625,000 the first year 

(1,250,000 x 50%). The city would set its millage to collect $829,000 ($1,454,000-625,000) 

The second year the projected ad valorem is $845,000 (yay, values went up). The city would be 

required to reduce their ad valorem collected by an additional $312,500 ($1,250,000 x 25%). The 

city would set its millage to collect $532,500 ($845,000-312,500) 

The third year the projected ad valorem is $592,000 (values are increasing faster as millage goes 

down). The city would be required to reduce their ad valorem collected by the final 25% of the 

$1,250,000 collected. The city would set its millage to collect $279,500

Likewise: Projected ad valorem is $1,439,000 LE Special Assessment collected is $1,540,000 

The city would be required to reduce their ad valorem by $770,000 ($1,540,000 x 50%) the first 

year. Setting the millage to collect $669,000 ($1,439,000 -770,000). 

The second year the projected ad valorem is $724,000. The city would be required to reduce their 

ad valorem by an additional $385,000 ($1,540,000 x 25%). The city would set its millage to 

collect $339,000 ($724,000 - $385,000). 

The third year the projected ad valorem is $424,000. The city would be required to reduce their 

ad valorem by the final 25% of the $1,540,000 collected. The city would set its millage rage to 

collect $39,000 or it could reduce it to zero (0) if it chose to. 

Any future increases in the millage would have to follow the Florida Statutes. Any future 

increase in the special assessment would have to become revenue neutral within three years of the 

increase. Any decrease in the special assessment would have no effect on the ad valorem/millage 

and increases to the millage may continue to take place per the Florida Statutes. 

The graduated decrease will help the city put a little money away over a few years but in three 

years it would be revenue neutral. We can tie this to REDI because it is an economic 

development incentive. 

It is recommended that we also send this in resolution form to the Florida League of Cities along 

with the other resolutions that you chose to support.

A bill to be entitled 

An act relating to municipalities designated as Rural Economic 

Development Initiative (REDI) cities; authorizing municipalities designated 

as REDI cities to levy special assessments to fund law enforcement services; 

providing legislative findings of special benefit to real property justifying 

the special assessment for law enforcement services; providing for a 

reduction in ad valorem taxes when a law enforcement special assessment 

is levied pursuant to this act; providing an effective date. 

Be It Enacted by the Legislature of the State of Florida. 

Section 1. Legislative Findings. Rural Economic Development Initiative is defined in 

Section 288.0656(1)(a), Florida Statutes, as rural communities and regions that continue to face 

extraordinary challenges in their efforts to significantly improve their economies, specifically in terms of 

personal income, job creation, average wages, and strong tax bases, it is the intent of the Legislature to 

encourage and facilitate the location and expansion of major economic development projects of 

significant scale in such rural communities. It is further found that these rural communities and regions 

have been adversely affected by an extraordinary economic event, severe or chronic distress, natural 

disaster or that present a unique economic development opportunity of regional impact. The 

municipalities within the following counties are currently REDI communities Baker, Bradford, Calhoun, 

Columbia, DeSoto, Dixie, Flagler, Franklin, Gadsden, Gilchrist, Glades, Gulf, Jefferson, Hendry, Hamilton, 

Hardee, Highlands, Holmes, Jackson, Lafayette, Levy, Liberty, Madison, Nassau, Okeechobee, Putnam, 

Suwannee, Taylor, Union, Wakulla, Washington, and Walton, as amended in the future by the Governor. 

It is further found, that law enforcement is a vital municipal service as it protects both persons and 

property from crime. In rural areas property crimes include burglary, vandalism, trespassing, arson, and 

others have a dramatic impact on property owners and the value of real property in the community, 

many times leaving blight. Law enforcement services work to prevent these significant property crimes, 

and thus prevent the loss of property values and blight. Moreover, after a property crime occurs, law 

enforcement efforts to solve such crimes prevent additional property crimes from occurring in the 

community. Finally, law enforcement provides protection for unoccupied properties and prevents 

additional losses to property owners, especially in times of economic distress. As a result, the legislature 

finds that there is a logical relationship between law enforcement services attributable to the protection 

of real property and the prevention of real property crimes and the economic development benefit to 

real property to prevent such crimes and ultimate loss in the value of the real property due to crime. 

Section 2. Municipalites in REDI communities may fund the cost of law enforcement 

services, in whole or in part, through the levy of a law enforcement services special assessment provided 

that the governing body ofthe municipality: 

(a) Adopts a law enforcement services assessment ordinance that authorizes the special 

assessment, and requires that it be levied by resolution each year, and which apportions such

assessable costs among the property based on a methodology that charges a parcel in 

reasonable proportion to its benefits; and 

(b) The special assessment assessed against each parcel shall not be adjusted more often than 

every three years. 

(c) In the initial year of implementation, reduces its total ad valorem revenuer as projected for the 

upcoming fiscal year and calculated as if there were no law enforcement services assessment, 

by an amount equal to the amount equal to the amount of the law enforcement services 

assessment, except that no municipality shall be required to reduce its millage rater excluding 

millage approved by a vote of the electors and millage pledged to repay bonds, by more than 

50% (fifty percent). In the second year of implementation, excluding millage approved by a 

vote of the electors and millage pledged to repay bonds, reduces its total ad valorem revenue by 

an additional 25% of the special assessment. In the third year of implementation, excluding 

millage approved by a vote of the electors and millage pledged to repay bonds, reduces its total 

ad valorem revenue by the final 25% of the special assessment. At no time shall a municipality 

be required to reduce their millage more than what is collected in law enforcement services 

assessments. Thereafter said assessment shall be increased only in such manner as ad valorem 

revenue is permitted to be increased pursuant to s. 200.065(5) F.s. 

(d) Each subsequent three year period will be required to implement section 2(e) to bring any 

increases in the assessment to a revenue neutral position. Reductions in the special assessment 

will not provide for any special benefits and any increases in ad valorem revenue shall only be 

allowed pursuant to s. 200.065(5) F.s. 

(e) The Department of Revenue is hereby authorized to promulgate any rules or forms necessary to 

implement this section. 

Section 3. 

This act shall take effect upon becoming a law.

Gia Lancaster 

From: 

Lew Ambler - DeSoto Insurance [Iew@desotoinsurance.com] 

Sent: 

Tuesday, October 08, 2013 1 :08 PM 

To: 

Gia Lancaster 

Subject: RE: 10-15-13 

Gia 

Hew are are some of the options I would like to discuss with council: 

Auto Liability 

$1,000,000 limit - Premium $33,094 

$2,000,000 current limit - Premium $36,366 

Savings $3,272 

General Liability 

$1,000,000 limit - Premium $25,166 



POUEPLI (option 1) 

$3,000,000 limit - Premium $30,041 



POUEPLI (option 2) 

$1,000,000 limit - Premium $26,909 



Law Enforcement 

$3,000,000 limit - Premium $12,800 

$6,000,000 current limit - Premium $15,868 


Additionally I will have a work comp deductible figure in the next day or so. 

lew 

From: Gia Lancaster [mailto:glancaster@arcadia-f1.gov] 

sent: Tuesday, October 08,2013 10:51 AM 

To: Lew Ambler - DeSoto Insurance 

Cc: J Jankosky 

Subject: 10-15-13 

Lew, 

Do you have backup for your agenda item or are you just speaking? If there is any backup please send to me. 

Thanks, 

Gia 

Gia Lancaster, CMC 

City Clerk 


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