City Commission Regular Meeting

City Commission Meeting Minutes November 7, 2023 (APPROVED) 11/7/2023 - Minutes 1. INVOCATION Rev Mckay Smith gave the invocation. 2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 3. CALL TO ORDER In absence of the Mayor, Deputy Mayor Gibson called the meeting to order at approximately 6:00 p.m. after the invocation and the pledge of allegiance. 4. ROLL CALL Commission Members Present: Keith Thompson, Danny Krueger, Daniel Williams, Robin Gibson Commission Member Absent: Mayor Jack Hilligoss Staff Present: James Slaton, City Manager; Jennifer Nanek, City Clerk; Albert C. Galloway, Jr., City Attorney 5. COMMENTS AND PETITIONS 6. CONSENT AGENDA Commissioner Krueger made a motion to approve the Consent Agenda. Commissioner Williams seconded the motion. by voice vote: Commissioner Krueger "YES" Commissioner Williams "YES" Commissioner Thompson "YES" Deputy Mayor Gibson "YES" Motion approved 4-0 6.I. Minutes - October 17, & November 1, 2023  Motion approved 4-0 6.I. Minutes - October 17, & November 1, 2023 6.II. Law Enforcement Vehicle Purchase [Begin Agenda Memo] SYNOPSIS: Staff is requesting Commission approval to lease purchase two (2) police vehicles with the Bancorp Master Lease Agreement and dispose of surplus vehicles. RECOMMENDATION It is recommended that the City Commission take the following action(s): 1. Approve the sixty (60) month lease-purchase of two (2) fully equipped marked 2023 Chevrolet Police vehicles from Stingray Chevrolet based upon Florida Sheriff’s Association Fleet competitive bid pricing. 2. Authorize the City Manager to execute the necessary documents on behalf of the City. 3. Staff recommends approval to dispose of the listed vehicles: BACKGROUND Within the FY 2023/24 annual budget, the City Commission approved $476,000 for Police Department vehicles. The FY 2023/24 annual budget indicated the vehicles would be leased versus purchased with commission approval. Staff recommends the lease-purchase of these vehicles: • Two (2) fully equipped marked 2023 Chevrolet Tahoe police vehicles including equipment and up fitting. These vehicles can be lease-purchased using the Florida Sheriff’s Association competitive bid pricing. The capital cost of these vehicles, if purchased outright, would be $114,628.56. Under the lease-purchase agreement, the monthly lease payment is $2,217.86 for sixty (60) months, with a total cost of $133,071.60. These vehicles will replace police vehicles being removed from service through reassignment, sale or other means of disposal. • The vehicles outlined below no longer serve any useful purpose to the City. Staff recommends approval to dispose of the following vehicles: Year Make Model VIN 2010 Ford Focus 1FAHP3ENXAW173324 2013 Chevrolet Impala 2G1WD5E34D1247765 2014 Chevrolet Impala 2G1WD5E30E1178963 2015 Chevrolet Impala 2G1WD5E36F1159075 2016 Ford Explorer 1FM5K8AR5GGC07394 2016 Ford Explorer 1FM5K8AR3GGB80986 OTHER OPTIONS 1) Purchase the additional police vehicles outright at a cost of $114,628.56 FISCAL IMPACT The FY23/24 lease obligation of $13,307.16 (6 months) provided by Bancorp is based upon a lease purchase option for public safety vehicles. If the City Commission approves the vehicle lease agreement, the City is committed to a yearly lease payment of $26,614.32 for the sixty (60) month lease. If revenues are insufficient in future years, the City has the option to return the vehicles under the non-appropriation of funds clause. If it becomes necessary to exercise this option the Police  1) Purchase the additional police vehicles outright at a cost of $114,628.56 FISCAL IMPACT The FY23/24 lease obligation of $13,307.16 (6 months) provided by Bancorp is based upon a lease purchase option for public safety vehicles. If the City Commission approves the vehicle lease agreement, the City is committed to a yearly lease payment of $26,614.32 for the sixty (60) month lease. If revenues are insufficient in future years, the City has the option to return the vehicles under the non-appropriation of funds clause. If it becomes necessary to exercise this option the Police Department would suffer the loss of the vehicles [End Agenda Memo] Chris Velasquez, Police Chief, reviewed this item. 6.III. Edward Byrne Memorial State And Local Law Enforcement Assistance Grant [Begin Agenda Memo] Synopsis: Approval of this item will allow the police department to apply for and receive grant funding then purchase an enclosed utility trailer in FY23/24. Recommendation: Staff recommends that the Honorable Mayor and the City Commission authorize the Police Department to apply for and accept funding through the Edward Byrne Memorial State and Local Law Enforcement Assistance Grant, then purchase an enclosed utility trailer from Right Trailers, Inc. for $12, 916.08 Background: Since 1999, the Police Department has received funding from the Edward Byrne Memorial State and Local Law Enforcement Assistance Grant Program. Since that time, the department has utilized this funding to create numerous community programs as well as purchase needed equipment to enhance public safety. This year the Edward Byrne Memorial State and Local Law Enforcement Assistance Grant award amount is $13,000.00 and if approved would be included in the 2023/2024 budget. The Police Department requests commission approval to purchase a full sized enclosed cargo trailer with JAG funding. This trailer will provide our agency with a safe and efficient method to transport crime prevention supplies for community outreach events, utility carts to areas where they cannot safely be driven and all-terrain vehicles to crime scenes or locations for search and rescue purposes. Much of the equipment will be stored within the trailer for rapid deployment when an emergency situation arises. The department currently has numerous vehicles equipped with towing packages which will provide even greater efficiency when this need arises. The grant budget includes: $13,000.00 – One (1) full size enclosed cargo trailer with accessories and licensing. Matching funds are not required for this project, however any costs in excess of the grant award will be paid using police forfeiture funds. Other Options: The Commission may choose not to authorize application for and accept the Edward Byrne Memorial State and Local Law Enforcement Assistance Grant or purchase this equipment. Fiscal Impacts: The Finance Department has reviewed this application and attached a fiscal impact statement. There are no reoccurring costs other than general maintenance and repair when needed. [End Agenda Memo] 6.IV. Lease Purchase Of A 2024 F150 [Begin Agenda Memo] SYNOPSIS: Staff is requesting Commission approval to lease purchase one utility vehicle to be added to the city’s Master Lease Agreement. RECOMMENDATION It is recommended that the City Commission take the following actions: 1. Approve the sixty-month lease of one 2024 Ford F150 4X4 pickup truck. 2. Authorize the City Manager to execute the necessary documents on behalf of the city.  SYNOPSIS: Staff is requesting Commission approval to lease purchase one utility vehicle to be added to the city’s Master Lease Agreement. RECOMMENDATION It is recommended that the City Commission take the following actions: 1. Approve the sixty-month lease of one 2024 Ford F150 4X4 pickup truck. 2. Authorize the City Manager to execute the necessary documents on behalf of the city. BACKGROUND This vehicle is a replacement of a 2016 Ford Explorer. This vehicle will be used as an incident command vehicle. The vehicle will be equipped with all necessary emergency lighting and communication devices. OTHER OPTIONS Purchase the vehicle out right at a cost of $71,290 FISCAL IMPACT The lease purchase would consist of sixty monthly payments of $1,369. [End Agenda Memo] Joe Jenkins, Fire Chief, reviewed this item. 6.V. Neighborhood Access & Equity (NAE) Program Application [Begin Agenda Memo] SYNOPSIS: City grant consultant Hale Innovation filed paperwork for the City to obtain a Neighborhood Access & Equity Program Capital Construction grant in the amount of $22,700,000 to help finance components of the City’s Connected Plan. RECOMMENDATION It is recommended that the City Commission take the following actions: 1. Approve the Neighborhood Access & Equity (NAE) Program Application. 2. Authorize the City Manager to execute the necessary documents on behalf of the City. BACKGROUND The City previously applied for a Rebuilding American Infrastructure with Sustainability and Equity (RAISE) grant and we were informed a few months ago that the City’s projects were highly recommended, but did not meet certain requirements to receive the grant. We were encouraged to resubmit for the next cycle in February 2024. In the meantime, city grant consultants had been working on the NAE grant application. The project components of this grant application are similar to the RAISE, minus Stuart Ave. to Park Ave. and the addition of A Street. Announcement of this grant award is expected summer of 2024 and the resubmittal of the RAISE grant will be submitted in February, to potentially be awarded June 2024. Areas of focus for the grant include: 1. 1st Street is the primary north-south strip of Downtown Lake Wales. The Complete Streets redesign of this section of the Project will construct a functional passageway that promotes active, non-vehicular transportation and encourages mixed use development. 2. Central Avenue gives Downtown a vital boost by adding another Complete Streets-modeled thoroughfare. This segment of the Project provides and draws upon east-west connectivity with Scenic Highway/FL-17, a major roadway supporting travel adjacent to Downtown. 3. A Street will provide a short but crucial multimodal link directly to Lincoln Avenue. Pedestrian focused improvements will provide the long missing non-vehicular connection between the Northwest Neighborhood and Downtown. It will be completed along with Lincoln Avenue. 4. Lincoln Avenue, from the junction with A Street west to E Street, will complete the improvement corridor. Using similar Complete Streets parameters as 1st Street, Lincoln Avenue will provide a streetscape facelift and safety improvements to enhance and rejuvenate the Northwest Neighborhood through direct connectivity to the Downtown system. OTHER OPTIONS Do not approve the NAE grant application. FISCAL IMPACT The fiscal impact is $22,700,000.00 of grant revenue. Fiscal Impact Study prepared by the Finance Department is attached. [End Agenda Memo]  OTHER OPTIONS Do not approve the NAE grant application. FISCAL IMPACT The fiscal impact is $22,700,000.00 of grant revenue. Fiscal Impact Study prepared by the Finance Department is attached. [End Agenda Memo] 6.VI. Revision Request: Special Event Permit Application: Lake Wales Live! 2023 - 2024 [Begin Agenda Memo] SYNOPSIS This is a request from the Lake Wales Arts Council to modify the street closing for the series of music events downtown, called Lake Wales Live, on Orange Avenue. These events will be on several Fridays from November 10, 2023 – May 3, 2024. These events include serving alcohol. RECOMMENDATION Staff recommends 1. That the City approve the modified closure request of Orange Avenue between Scenic HWY and Market Ave from 12:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. BACKGROUND The Lake Wales Arts Council has requested a change to its Special Event Permit Application to host Lake Wales Live events on mostly the 2nd Friday of the month beginning November 10th from 6pm -10pm. The previously approved permit closed Orange Avenue beginning at 3:00 p.m. Due to the planned set-up of the stage the sponsor is requesting permission to close the roads at 12:00 p.m. on those Fridays. This event will feature live music, food trucks and alcohol sales. Alcohol will be served by a vendor. The event dates will be November 10, 2023. The event dates in 2024 are January 19, March 15, and May 3. OTHER OPTIONS Do not approve the modification. FISCAL IMPACT None. [End Agenda Memo] 6.VII. Winter Feast Unity In The Community Classy Car Show On December 16, 2023. Special Event Permit Application [Begin Agenda Memo] SYNOPSIS: Approval of this Special Event Application will allow the Guiding Light Ministries to host a Car Show on December 16, on Central Avenue. RECOMMENDATION Staff recommends that the City Commission consider taking the following action: 1. Approve the Special Event Permit Application for the Unity in the Community Classy Car Show to take place on Central Avenue on Saturday December 16 from 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. 2. Approve the request to close Central Avenue from 7:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. on Saturday December 16 from First Street to Wetmore Street. BACKGROUND Guiding Light Ministries has submitted a special event application to host a Car show on December 16, 2023 on Central Avenue between 1st Street and Wetmore Street from 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. This event will include food and other vendors. The sponsor has requested authorization to close the road at 7:00 a.m. OTHER OPTIONS Do not approve the event FISCAL IMPACT No In-kind services were budgeted for this event. Costs will be paid at 100% by the sponsor.  OTHER OPTIONS Do not approve the event FISCAL IMPACT No In-kind services were budgeted for this event. Costs will be paid at 100% by the sponsor. [End Agenda Memo] 7. OLD BUSINESS 7.I. ORDINANCE 2023-32 G R Road Transfer Agreement -2nd Reading And Public Hearing [Begin Agenda Memo] SYNOPSIS: The G R Road Transfer Agreement contemplates the transfer of G R Road, a public County road, to the City of Lake Wales. RECOMMENDATION Staff recommends that the City Commission authorize the Mayor to execute the Agreement. BACKGROUND G R Road, an unimproved County grove road, is located west of 11th Street South, north of Grove Road Three, east of 9th Street South, and south of Belleview Drive. The road extends through a Planned Development Project (PDP) called Belleview Subdivision, approved by City Commission in March of 2022 for a 155-lot single-family residential subdivision. The plan was recommended by the Planning and Zoning Board, and approved by City Commission, with the understanding that G R Road would be transferred to the City and later vacated. Also adjacent to G R Road to the west is another approved PDP called Grove at Orchard Hills, approved by City Commission in June of 2023 for a 930-lot single-family residential subdivision. The transfer and vacation of G R Road would minimize the amount of accesses proposed between the two developments and does not impact utility connections. OTHER OPTIONS Decline to approve the Agreement. FISCAL IMPACT The road will be vacated during the plat process; therefore, there should be no costs incurred to the City for the maintenance of G R Road. [End Agenda Memo] Jennifer Nanek, City Clerk, read ORDINANCE 2023-32 by title only. ORDINANCE 2023-32 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF LAKE WALES, POLK COUNTY, FLORIDA, PROVIDING FOR THE TRANSFER OF A PUBLIC COUNTY ROAD, G. R. ROAD, ALL OF G. R. ROAD FROM GROVE ROAD THREE NORTH TO BELLEVIEW DRIVE, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO THOSE PARTS OF THE RIGHTS-OF-WAYS FOR G.R. ROAD THAT LIES WITHIN THE ABOVE-DESCRIBED CORRIDOR AS SHOWN ON “ATTACHMENT A” AND SPECIFICALLY DESCRIBED HEREIN; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. OPENED PUBLIC HEARING CLOSED PUBLIC HEARING Commissioner Thompson made a motion to adopt ORDINANCE 2023-32 after 2nd Reading and Public  OPENED PUBLIC HEARING CLOSED PUBLIC HEARING Commissioner Thompson made a motion to adopt ORDINANCE 2023-32 after 2nd Reading and Public Hearing. Commissioner Williams seconded the motion. by roll call vote: Commissioner Thompson "YES" Commissioner Williams "YES" Commissioner Krueger "YES" Deputy Mayor Gibson "YES" Motion approved 4-0 7.II. ORDINANCE 2023-33 Vacation Of Spratt Road Public Hearing – Second Reading [Begin Agenda Memo] SUBJECT: Ordinance 2023-33 Vacation of Spratt Road Public Hearing – Second Reading - Notice Requirements have been met SYNOPSIS: Austin Evans, agent for Heritage Investments of Polk II, LLC, has petitioned for the vacation of Spratt Road located south of Mountain Lake Cutoff Road. RECOMMENDATION Staff recommends adoption at second reading, following a public hearing, to vacate Spratt Road described in Ordinance 2023-33. BACKGROUND The subject ROW is located south of Mountain Lake Cutoff Road, and west of US Highway 27 South. Petition for vacation was received by the City in March of 2023. Spratt Road was initially an unimproved County grove road which extended into the Harper Estates Planned Development Project. The plan received a recommendation of approval from the Planning and Zoning Board and an approval by City Commission with the understanding that Spratt Road would be transferred to the City and later vacated. An agreement was approved in August of 2022 to transfer this road from the jurisdiction of Polk County to the City of Lake Wales for maintenance and operational responsibilities. The final plat for Harper Estates Phase I included a note of intention to vacate this right-of-way and was approved by City Commission on July 5, 2023. The ROW is no longer necessary to afford access to the properties it serves, and no impacts of closure have been identified. Documentation of approval from public and private utilities has been provided, and no property will be deprived of public access by its vacation. FISCAL IMPACT Vacation of the ROW would relieve the City from maintaining Spratt Road. [End Agenda Memo] Jennifer Nanek, City Clerk, read ORDINANCE 2023-33 by title only.  [End Agenda Memo] Jennifer Nanek, City Clerk, read ORDINANCE 2023-33 by title only. ORDINANCE 2023-33 (Vacation of Right-of-Way – Spratt Road) AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF LAKE WALES, POLK COUNTY, FLORIDA, CLOSING, VACATING, RENOUNCING AND DISCLAIMING ANY RIGHTS OF THE CITY AND THE PUBLIC TO SPRATT ROAD RIGHT-OF-WAY LOCATED WEST OF HIGHWAY 27 AS SHOWN ON “ATTACHMENT A” AND SPECIFICALLY DESCRIBED HEREIN; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. OPENED PUBLIC HEARING CLOSED PUBLIC HEARING Commissioner Krueger made a motion to adopt ORDINANCE 2023-33 after 2nd Reading and Public Hearing. Commissioner Williams seconded the motion. by roll call vote: Commissioner Krueger "YES" Commissioner Williams "YES" Commissioner Thompson "YES" Deputy Mayor Gibson "YES" Motion approved 4-0 7.III. ORDINANCE 2023-34 Petition To Amend The Boundaries Of Lake Ashton Community Development District - 2nd Reading And Public Hearing [Begin Agenda Memo] SUBJECT: Ordinance 2023-34 Petition to Amend the Boundaries of Lake Ashton Community Development District Public Hearing – Second Reading – Notice Requirements have been met SYNOPSIS: Ordinance 2023-34 proposes to amend the boundaries of the Lake Ashton Community Development District (hereinafter referred to as the “CDD”), as petitioned by Lake Ashton Community CDD, pursuant to the Uniform Community Development District Act of 1980, Chapter 190, Florida Statutes. RECOMMENDATION Staff recommends adoption after second reading of Ordinance 2023-34 following a public hearing. A recommendation from the Planning and Zoning Board is not required for the establishment of a CDD. BACKGROUND The established Lake Ashton CDD currently covers approximately 472.15 acres of land. The District is requesting to remove (contract) 16.78 acres, in order to add the acreage to the Lake Ashton II CDD, which is located within the City of Winter Haven. The removal of the contraction parcel consists of golf courses that are owned and operated by the neighboring special district. Pursuant to FS 190.046(1)(b), the County Commission may not amend the boundaries without  acres of land. The District is requesting to remove (contract) 16.78 acres, in order to add the acreage to the Lake Ashton II CDD, which is located within the City of Winter Haven. The removal of the contraction parcel consists of golf courses that are owned and operated by the neighboring special district. Pursuant to FS 190.046(1)(b), the County Commission may not amend the boundaries without the City’s approval. Since the District already exists and is operating, there are no additional ongoing costs to the City to implement and enforce the proposed boundary amendment. Staff reviewed the CDD submittal for consistency with the “Uniform Community Development Act of 1980”, Chapter 190, Florida Statutes, which sets forth the exclusive and uniform method for establishing a community development district, including termination, contraction, or expansion of a district. The proposed petition meets the requirements of Chapter 190. OTHER OPTIONS Decline request to amend the Lake Ashton CDD boundaries. FISCAL IMPACT None. [End Agenda Memo] Jennifer Nanek, City Clerk, read ORDINANCE 2023-34 by title only. ORDINANCE 2023-34 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF LAKE WALES, FLORIDA, AMENDING ORDINANCE 2000- 11, AS AMENDED BY ORDINANCES 2002-06 AND 2005-11; CONTRACTING APPROXIMATELY 16.78 +/- ACRES FROM THE LAKE ASHTON COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT BOUNDARIES, PURSUANT TO CHAPTER 190, FLORIDA STATUTES; PROVIDING FOR THE LEGAL DESCRIPTION OF THE REVISED EXTERNAL BOUNDARIES OF THE DISTRICT; CONSENTING TO THE ADDITION OF THE CONTRACTED LANDS TO THE LAKE ASHTON II COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. OPENED PUBLIC HEARING CLOSED PUBLIC HEARING Commissioner Thompson made a motion to adopt ORDINANCE 2023-34 after 2nd Reading and Public Hearing. Commissioner Williams seconded the motion. by roll call vote: Commissioner Thompson "YES" Commissioner Williams "YES" Commissioner Krueger "YES" Deputy Mayor Gibson "YES" Motion approved 4-0 8. NEW BUSINESS 8.I. ORDINANCE 2023-35, FY22’23 Budget Amendment #1, 1st Reading [Begin Agenda Memo]  Motion approved 4-0 8. NEW BUSINESS 8.I. ORDINANCE 2023-35, FY22’23 Budget Amendment #1, 1st Reading [Begin Agenda Memo] SYNOPSIS: The City Commission will consider approval of the first amendment of FY 22’23 Budget that was adopted on September 20, 2022. RECOMMENDATION It is recommended that the City Commission approve Ordinance 2023- 35 after first reading. BACKGROUND Ordinance 2022-32 estimating revenues and appropriating funds for Fiscal Year 2022’23 was adopted by the City Commission September 20, 2022. We are presenting Ordinance 2023-35 to modify the estimates of revenues and appropriations budgeted in various funds. This is primarily a housekeeping ordinance to conform the adopted budget to realized or expected changes within the current fiscal year. Explanation of change, for significant items, has been provided on both Exhibit A and B. OTHER OPTIONS This is a required budgetary amendment for compliance purposes relating to the City’s Charter and Florida State Statute. Per the Lake Wales City Charter, Section 6.07, upon written request by the City Manager, the City Commission may by ordinance transfer part or all of any unencumber appropriation balance from one department, office or agency to another. Per Florida State Statute, Section 166.241, the budget must regulate expenditures of the municipality. If a budget amendment is required the amendment must be adopted in the same manner as the original budget. FISCAL IMPACT See Exhibit A and Exhibit B attached to Ordinance 2023-35 [End Agenda Memo] Jennifer Nanek, City Clerk, read ORDINANCE 2023-35 by title only. ORDINANCE 2023-35 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF LAKE WALES, POLK COUNTY, FLORIDA, AMENDING ORDINANCE 2022-32 TO MODIFY THE ESTIMATES OF EXPENDITURES FOR THE OPERATION OF THE SEVERAL DEPARTMENTS OF SAID CITY FOR THE 2022-2023 FISCAL YEAR AND TO MODIFY THE APPROPRIATION OF FUNDS RAISED AND COLLECTED FROM ALL SOURCES SET FORTH IN THE ESTIMATE OF REVENUES FOR SAID FISCAL YEAR; REPEALING ALL ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT WITH THIS ORDINANCE; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Commissioner Thompson made a motion to approve ORDINANCE 2023-35 after 1st Reading. Commissioner Williams seconded the motion. by roll call vote: Commissioner Thompson "YES" Commissioner Williams "YES"  by roll call vote: Commissioner Thompson "YES" Commissioner Williams "YES" Commissioner Krueger "YES" Deputy Mayor Gibson "YES" Motion approved 4-0 8.II. RESOLUTION 2023-17 - Ratifying And Confirming The Redevelopment Related Programs Of The City And The Lake Wales Community Redevelopment Agency (“CRA”) [Begin Agenda Memo] Synopsis: Resolution 2023-17 is for the purpose of Ratifying and Confirming the redevelopment related programs of the City and the Lake Wales Community Redevelopment Agency (“CRA”). The CRA recently approved a donation of property at 610 Dr. J. A. Wiltshire Avenue to the Keystone Challenge Fund, Inc., for affordable housing. The Closing Agent for the transaction advised of several issues raised by the title insurance underwriter. The Resolution resolves all of the issues raised and will serve to avoid any future title insurance issuance concerns. The title insurance underwriter has advised that the Resolution will effectively resolve the concerns raised. The Resolution addresses authority for execution of Deeds and other instruments related to the redevelopment efforts of the City and the CRA. Additionally, the mineral reservation which automatically occurs when a municipality conveys property as provided in §270.11, Florida Statutes, will be released for these transactions. The City has previously released a mineral reservation by Resolution 2022-19 related to the issuance of title insurance for other property formerly owned by the City. Recommendation: That the City Commission approve the adoption of Resolution 2023- 17. Fiscal impact: None other than the $18.50 fee for recording the Resolution in the Public Records of Polk County, Florida. Alternatives: None which will resolve the title insurance related issues. [End Agenda Memo] Jennifer Nanek, City Clerk, read RESOLUTION 2023-17 by title only. RESOLUTION 2023-17 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF LAKE WALES, FLORIDA, RATIFYING AND CONFIRMING THE COOPERATIVE REDEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS OF THE CITY AND THE LAKE WALES COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY (“CRA”); RATIFYING AND CONFIRMING PRIOR CONVEYANCES OF REAL PROPERTY FROM THE CITY TO THE CRA; CONFIRMING AUTHORITY FOR FUTURE CONVEYANCES; CONFIRMING THAT THE CONVEYANCES FROM THE CITY TO THE CRA ARE FOR PUBLIC PURPOSE AND ARE IN THE BEST INTEREST OF THE PUBLIC; RELEASING THE MINERAL RESERVATIONS AND RIGHTS OF ENTRY PURSUANT TO SECTION 270.11, FLORIDA STATUTES, ON THE PARCELS CONVEYED OR TO BE CONVEYED FROM THE CITY TO THE CRA; AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR OR DEPUTY MAYOR TO EXECUTE DEEDS FOR  CITY TO THE CRA; CONFIRMING AUTHORITY FOR FUTURE CONVEYANCES; CONFIRMING THAT THE CONVEYANCES FROM THE CITY TO THE CRA ARE FOR PUBLIC PURPOSE AND ARE IN THE BEST INTEREST OF THE PUBLIC; RELEASING THE MINERAL RESERVATIONS AND RIGHTS OF ENTRY PURSUANT TO SECTION 270.11, FLORIDA STATUTES, ON THE PARCELS CONVEYED OR TO BE CONVEYED FROM THE CITY TO THE CRA; AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR OR DEPUTY MAYOR TO EXECUTE DEEDS FOR PROPERTIES WHICH ARE SUBJECT TO THE PROVISIONS OF THIS RESOLUTION, AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Commissioner Krueger made a motion to adopt RESOLUTION 2023-17. Commissioner Williams seconded the motion. by roll call vote: Commissioner Krueger "YES" Commissioner Williams "YES" Commissioner Thompson "YES" Deputy Mayor Gibson "YES" Motion approved 4-0 9. CITY ATTORNEY Albert Galloway, Jr., City Attorney, reported that Resolution 2023-15 rescinding our City's participation in the PACE program has been recorded and notice sent to the relevant participating state entities. 10. CITY MANAGER James Slaton, City Manager, said that new lighting in the Northwest neighborhood has been installed after a lighting assessment was done. Thirty street lights were installed. Deputy Mayor Gibson asked Mr. Slaton to inform former Commissioner Howell about this as she advocated for this. Mr. Slaton said he has already done this. Mr. Slaton gave an update on the former YMCA facility now the Lake Wales Family Recreation Center. It will open on Monday at 5:00 a.m. even though some work is yet to be completed. ID and payment is required to join. The pool will still be closed for another week. An appropriations request has been submitted to the state for help with renovations. The grand opening is on the 18th at 10:00 a.m. Mr. Slaton announced that Lake Wales Live will be Friday night on Orange Avenue at 5:30 p.m. Mr. Slaton announced that we were awarded a FRDAP grant of $50,000 for improvements at the Northwest Complex. Mr. Slaton reminded the Commission about a Recreation Master Plan public hearing on Tuesday at the Austin Center at 6:00 p.m. 10.I. Commission Meeting Calendar James Slaton, City Manager, said there will be a CRA meeting on Tuesday. 11. CITY COMMISSION COMMENTS Commissioner Krueger shared updates on Agenda 21 related to climate change. He cautioned the City Commission on making policy decisions related to potential climate change. Commissioner Thompson said he is excited about the work done on the Family Recreation Center. He encouraged citizens to get a membership.  Commissioner Krueger shared updates on Agenda 21 related to climate change. He cautioned the City Commission on making policy decisions related to potential climate change. Commissioner Thompson said he is excited about the work done on the Family Recreation Center. He encouraged citizens to get a membership. Commissioner Thompson shared about his military experience. He reported on a recent veterans event hosted at the High School. Deputy Mayor Gibson reported that he rode the circulator bus recently. The service was terrific. He encouraged more people to make use of it. Deputy Mayor Gibson spoke on implementing the Lake Wales Envisioned Plan. He would like to work on the green network and be sure everyone is treated fairly.. 12. MAYOR COMMENTS 13. ADJOURNMENT The meeting was adjourned at 6:32 p.m. _______________________ Mayor ATTEST: _______________________ City Clerk