City Council Meeting 8-3-2020 CMT Only

Due to the COVID-19 social distancing requirements, the City of Lake City will hold the August 3, 2020 City Council Meeting via telephonic and video conferencing communications media technology.  

Members of the public may attend the meeting online at:  

https://cityoflakecity.webex.com/cityoflakecity/onstage/g.php?MTID=e91a3...

or 

Telephonic by toll number (no cost to the city), audio only:  at 1-408-418-9388
Enter access code: 717 629 885 #
When asked for attendee number, press #
 
Telephonic by toll-free number (cost per minute, billed to the city, zero cost to the caller), audio only:  
1-844-992-4726
Enter access code: 717 629 885 #
When asked for attendee number, press #
 
The public may participate at the appropriate time via:  (i) video conference by utilizing the software chat function and raise hand function to request to speak; or (2) telephonically when the chair requests public comment.  The Chair will allow for sufficient time for all participants to be heard.   
 
Those attendees wishing to share a document must email the item to submissions@lcfla.com no later than noon on the day of the meeting. 

Agenda

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 

INVOCATION – Mayor Stephen Witt

1. ROLL CALL

2. PROCLAMATIONS - None 

3.    MINUTES - None 

4. APPROVAL OF AGENDA

5. PRESENTATIONS  - None 

6. PERSONS WISHING TO ADDRESS COUNCIL
 
Citizens are encouraged to participate in City of Lake City meetings. The City of Lake City encourages civility in public discourse and requests that speakers direct their comments to the Chair. Those attendees wishing to share a document and or comments in writing for inclusion into the public record must email the item to submissions@lcfla.com no later than noon on the day of the meeting.  Citizens may also provide input to individual council members via phone calls, letters and e-mail that will become public record.
 
7. APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA - None 

8. OLD BUSINESS - None 

9. NEW BUSINESS  

A. Discussion and Possible Action:  Request to forgive Code Enforcement Liens in the amount of $58,000.00 on Parcel Number 11918-000, located at the corner of NE Cooley Avenue and NE  FAMU Lane, for Ricardo Dandy, current owner (David Young)

B. RESOLUTIONS:

1. City Council Resolution No. 2020-066, if adopted, will ratify the Mayor’s Extension of the State of Emergency arising from the COVID-19 Public Health Emergency.

2. City Council Resolution No. 2020-067, if adopted, will authorize the extension of the initial agreement with James Moore & Co., P.L. for outside auditing services for the Fiscal Years ending September 30th of 2021, 2022 and 2023.

3.  City Council Resolution No. 2020-068, if adopted, will authorize the execution of an Amendment to the Traffic Signal Maintenance and Compensation Agreement with the State of Florida, Department of Transportation, previously authorized by City Council Resolution No. 2015-030.

4. City Council Resolution No. 2020-069, if adopted, will authorize the City to enter into an agreement related to utility work to be performed by the Florida Department of Transportation for construction and improvements to State Road 25, also known as U. S. Highway 41; and authorizes the City to enter into a Third-Party Agreement with the Department of Financial Service, Division of Treasury, to pay the Florida Department of Transportation $13,200.00 for the construction of the improvements.

5. City Council Resolution No. 2020-070, if adopted,  constitutes the Fiscal Year 2020-21 Preliminary Fire Assessment Resolution; relating to the provision of fire protection services, facilities and programs in the City of Lake City, Florida; confirming previous resolutions as amended; reimposing fire protection assessments and establishing fire protection not-to-exceed assessment rates; directing the preparation of the Preliminary Assessment Roll; authorizing a public hearing and directing the Provision of Notice thereof; and providing an effective date.

C. Designation of FLC Conference Voting Delegate (Mayor Witt)  
The FLC will host the 2020 Virtual Annual Business Meeting on Friday, August 14, at 2:00 p.m.  Due to the circumstances regarding COVID-19, the meeting will be remote access only via Zoom. It is important that each municipality designate one official as “voting delegate” to participate in voting for League leadership and adoption of resolutions that determine the direction of the League.

10. DEPARTMENTAL ADMINISTRATION - None 

11. COMMENTS BY COUNCIL MEMBERS    

12. ADJOURNMENT

Pursuant to 286.0105, Florida Statutes, the City hereby advises the public if a person decides to appeal any decision made by the City Council with respect to any matter considered at its meeting or hearings, he or she will need a record of the proceedings, and that, for such purpose, he or she may need to ensure that a verbatim record of the proceedings is made, which record includes the testimony and evidence upon which the appeal is to be based. 

Pursuant to 286.26, Florida Statutes, persons needing special accommodations to participate in this meeting should contact the City Manager's Office at (386)719-5768.