City Commission Workshop Meeting

City Commission Workshop Meeting Minutes June 9, 2021 (Approved) 6/9/2021 - Minutes 1. CALL TO ORDER & ROLL CALL Commissioners Present: Terrye Howell, Al Goldstein, Daniel Williams, Mayor Fultz Commissioner Absent: Kris Fitzgerald, Staff Present: James Slaton, City Manager; Jennifer Nanek, City Clerk; Albert Galloway, Jr., City Attorney Mayor Fultz called the meeting to order at 3:00p.m. 2. City Manager Comments James Slaton, City Manager, said the joint CRA and Housing Authority meeting is scheduled for June 15th at 3pm in the Library Meeting Room. Stephanie Edwards, Support Services/Recreation Manager, invited the Commission to tour the Kissimmee Lake front Park on June 18th with Kissimmee's staff. She will send out calendar invites. Mr. Slaton asked Jennifer Nanek, City Clerk, about keeping the meeting in the sunshine. Ms. Nanek explained that the meeting will have to be noticed and recorded. Ms. Edwards reported that there will be a ribbon cutting at the YMCA and a Learn to Swim program kickoff on the 18th as well. Ms. Edwards reported on the details of the swim program for the summer. The City is partnering with the YMCA to provide vouchers for children to learn how to swim this summer. Rotary on the Ridge and the Lincoln Avenue Development Corporation are also helping with the event. 3. ORDINANCE 2021-08 Amending The Charter As Approved By The Electors. [Begin Agenda Memo] SYNOPSIS Ordinance 2021-08 modifies the Charter in accordance with the changes approved by the Electors in April 2021. RECOMMENDATION Staff recommends approval of ORDINANCE 2021-08 to modify the charter in accordance with the amendments approved by the voters in April 2021. BACKGROUND On April 6, 2021 7 Charter Amendments were put before the voters all of which were approved. Ordinance 2021-08 officially changes the charter in accordance with the amendments that were approved. OTHER OPTIONS None. These changes were approved by the voters. FISCAL IMPACT  OTHER OPTIONS None. These changes were approved by the voters. FISCAL IMPACT None [End Agenda Memo] Jennifer Nanek, City Clerk, reviewed this item. 4. Board Appointments - Airport Authority, Code Enforcement [Begin Agenda Memo] SYNOPSIS: Appointments to fill vacancies on the Airport Authority and Code Enforcement boards RECOMMENDATION Staff recommends that the Mayor and Commission make the following appointments and reappointments as deemed appropriate. 1. Reappoint Herb Gillis to the Airport Authority to a new term to expire July 1, 2024 2. Reappoint Sara Jones to the Code Enforcement Board to a new term to expire July 1, 2024. 3. Reappoint Dwight Wilson to the Code Enforcement Board to a new term to expire July 1, 2024. 4. Appoint Courtney Schmitt to the Code Enforcement Board to a term to expire July 1, 2024. BACKGROUND On July 1st many terms on the various boards, Commissions and Authorities are expiring. Here are those applying for appointment or reappointment to new terms. The Mayor makes appointments to various citizen advisory and regulatory boards, commissions, committees, and authorities with the advice and consent of the City Commission (City Charter, Sec. 3.06). Airport Authority (City Code Sec. 2-41) – The board consists of seven (7) voting members and one (1) non-voting member who is a City Commissioner. At least two (2) voting members must be qualified electors of the City. The remaining members chosen may be persons owning property located within the City of Lake Wales or persons having a business tax receipt issued by the City of Lake Wales, are airport tenants, or have general aviation experience. (3-year term) The non-voting City Commission member serves for the duration of his or her term s City Commissioner, unless such Commissioner desires to serve a shorter period of time. In such event, the Lake Wales City Commission shall appoint another city commissioner to serve in the same manner. • There is no interview process requirement for applicants applying for appointment to this board. • Members are not required to file an annual Form 1, Statement of Financial Interests • Current Vacancies: 3 Vacancies due to expiring terms Current Members: John Lodge, non-resident 10/03/12--07/01/21, P+1 Herb Gillis, non-resident, 02/05/19--07/01/21, P Clarke Gerard, non-resident chair 06/05/18--07/01/19, P John Lodge, non-resident 10/03/12--07/01/21, P+1 Herb Gillis, non-resident, 02/05/19--07/01/21, P Clarke Gerard, non-resident chair 06/05/18--07/01/19, P Charles N. Clegg, resident 07/19/16--07/01/19, 1 Rudy Engholm, resident 11/17/20--07/01/21, P Phillip Weikert, non-resident 11/17/20--07/01/23, 1 Barbara Pelisek, non-resident 07/01/20--07/01/22, P+2 Commissioner Daniel Williams, non-voting member 05/04/21 - 5/7/2021, The Airport Authority has recommended Herb Gillis for reappointment. Applying for reappointment: Herb Gillis, non-resident for a term expiring on 7/1/2023. There are three vacancies on the Code Enforcement Board due to expiration of terms. Code Enforcement Board (City Code Sec. 2-56) – The board consists of seven (7) members. Whenever possible, membership shall include an architect, a businessperson, an engineer, a general contractor, a subcontractor, and a realtor. Members must be residents. (3-year term) 2 alternates can also be appointed. • An interview process is necessary for new applicants only. • Members are required to file an annual Form 1, Statement of Financial Interests • Current Vacancies: 3 vacancies, residents; 2 alternate seats Current Members: Dwight Wilson, resident 12/18/18 – 07/01/21 1 Wilena Vreeland, resident 07/01/18 – 07/01/21, P+3 Rodney Cannon, resident 02/04/2020 – 07/01/2021, 2 Ralph E. Marino, 07/01/19 – 07/01/2022 P Bruce Austell, 02/04/2020 – 07/01/2021 1 Julia Paul 02/18/20 – 07/01/23 P Sara Jones, resident 10/16/18 – 07/01/21 1 Applying for Appointment: Dwight Wilson has applied to be reappointed to a term expiring on July 1, 2024 Sara Jones has applied to be reappointed to a term expiring on July 1, 2024 Courtney Schmitt has applied to be appointed to a term expiring on July 1, 2024 Deanna Joyner has applied to be appointed to a term expiring on July 1, 2024. OPTIONS Do not appoint those that have applied. FISCAL IMPACT None. These are volunteer boards. [End Agenda memo] Jennifer Nanek, City Clerk, reviewed this item. The applicants will be at the meeting Tuesday. James Slaton, City Manager, asked the Commission if they still wanted applicants to attend the meeting. Deputy  None. These are volunteer boards. [End Agenda memo] Jennifer Nanek, City Clerk, reviewed this item. The applicants will be at the meeting Tuesday. James Slaton, City Manager, asked the Commission if they still wanted applicants to attend the meeting. Deputy Mayor Gibson said yes they should come. Commissioner Howell asked if applicants are notified to attend and if they will be appointed. Ms. Nanek said that each applicant is notified of their status and that she invites them to attend. Deputy Mayor Robin Gibson asked about Ms. Joyner's application. Her application lists her business as Medicaid. Ms. Nanek said she would get clarification on that. 5. ORDINANCE 2021-10 Annexation –2nd Reading And Public Hearing 61 Acres North Of Mammoth Grove Road [Begin Agenda memo] SYNOPSIS: Ordinance 2021-10 proposes the voluntary annexation of approximately 61 acres of land located north of Mammoth Grove Road, east of Masterpiece Road, and contiguous to the incorporated City limits. RECOMMENDATION Staff recommends adoption after second reading of Ordinance 2021-10 following a public hearing. Public Hearing notice requirements have been met. A recommendation from the Planning and Zoning Board is not required for an annexation ordinance. BACKGROUND Everything and All LLC, owner, petitioned annexation into the corporate city limits of Lake Wales on May 13, 2021. “Attachment A” to the ordinance shows the property’s location. It is contiguous to the City Limits on its western boundary along Masterpiece Road. On June 1, 2021, The City Commission approved Ordinance 2021-10 on First Reading. OTHER OPTIONS Decline to annex the property. FISCAL IMPACT The annexation will add to the City’s tax roll. The combined properties are valued at $229,217, which would bring in additional property taxes. [End agenda memo] James Slaton, City Manager, said this item will be pulled from the Tuesday agenda. The owner requested this to be able to bring more information on their project to the Commission. 6. Resolution 2021-06 – Resolution To Utilize The Uniform Method Of Collecting Non- Ad Valorem Assessments And Adopting The Special Assessment Roll. [Begin Agenda memo] 6. Resolution 2021-06 – Resolution To Utilize The Uniform Method Of Collecting Non- Ad Valorem Assessments And Adopting The Special Assessment Roll. [Begin Agenda memo] SYNOPSIS: Resolution 2021-06 declares the City’s intent to utilize the uniform method of collecting non-ad valorem assessments and adopts the assessment roll for 2021. RECOMMENDATION Staff recommends adoption of Resolution 2021-06 after a public hearing, as required by Florida Statutes. Public notice requirements have been met. BACKGROUND In February 2013, City commission adopted Ordinance 2013-04 – Abatement and Violation Assessment (Chapter 17.5), providing for the uniform method of collecting non- ad valorem special assessment for service liens. The City’s intent is to collect service liens that are the result from services provided by the City to clean properties, repair or demolish buildings and the like, such services being a special benefit to the property owner. This does not include fines or administrative liens. Ordinance 2013-04 established the City of Lake Wales in its entirety, as its city boundaries exist on the date of enactment and as they may be expanded or contracted from time to time as the special assessment district for the purposes of abatement and violation correction. The resolution has been noticed per Florida Statute at least twenty (20) days in advance of the public hearing. Staff published a potential list of properties in the notice and provided by first class mail a letter to every property owner that may be affected by this action. OTHER OPTIONS Decline the adoption of Resolution 2021-06 FISCAL IMPACT This will provide for reimbursement of funds expended in the course of abating and correcting violations of the municipal code. [End Agenda Memo] James Slaton, City Manager, reviewed this item. 7. Lake Wales Ground Storage Tank Construction And Water Main Replacement Amendment 1 To Loan Agreement DW531301 [Begin Agenda Memo] SYNOPSIS: The construction of a new ground storage tank at water treatment plant #3 and water main replacement project is now complete and the State Revolving Loan Fund (SRF) agreement DW531301 has to be closed out. Amendment 1 to loan agreement DW531301 finalizes the loan proceeds taken for the purchase.  SYNOPSIS: The construction of a new ground storage tank at water treatment plant #3 and water main replacement project is now complete and the State Revolving Loan Fund (SRF) agreement DW531301 has to be closed out. Amendment 1 to loan agreement DW531301 finalizes the loan proceeds taken for the purchase. RECOMMENDATION Staff recommends the City Commission consider taking the following action: 1. Approve Amendment 1 to Loan Agreement DW531301 for construction of a new ground storage tank at water treatment plant #3 and water main replacement for a total amount of $2,240,579.45. 2. Authorize the Mayor to execute the appropriate documents, on the City’s behalf. BACKGROUND The Commission, at its December 4, 2018 city commission meeting approved submitting an application and signing of the loan agreement to the state revolving loan fund program. The City had two water projects that made up loan application DW531301 for a total of $4,618.811. These two projects were the construction of an additional ground storage tank at Water Treatment Plant #3, which is located at 1050 5th Street North and water main replacement of approximately 14,000 feet of 6”-8” galvanize water main, located in various locations in the city. The total amount awarded is reduced by $1,822,747.00, due to bids for both projects came in lower than anticipated. This reduced the total amount awarded to $2,796,064.00. Of this amount, the City received an additional $559,212.68 in loan forgiveness. Along with capitalized interest and fees, the City’s final loan amount is $2,240,579.45. Staff recommends the commission authorize Amendment 1 to SRF contract DW531301, and authorize the Mayor to execute the appropriate documents associated with the close out of agreement DW531301. FISCAL IMPACT Agreement DW531301 Amendment 1 finalizes the funds the City received from SRF for construction of both projects. The semiannual payment amounts to $62,038.23 for a term of 20 years (40 payments). OTHER OPTIONS None. [End Agenda Memo] Sarah Kirkland, Utilities Director, reviewed this item. Mayor Fultz said he is glad to hear when we save money. 8. Lift Station #1 Diesel Pump Purchase [Begin Agenda Memo] SYNOPSIS: Staff is recommending the commission approve the expenditure of funds in the amount of $54,579.00 for the purchase of a diesel pump to be installed at lift station 1 (LS#1). STAFF RECOMMENDATION Staff recommends the City Commission consider taking the following action: 1. Approve the expenditure of funds for $54,579.00 for the purchase of a diesel utilizing State Contract #FSA20-EQU18.0. BACKGROUND  STAFF RECOMMENDATION Staff recommends the City Commission consider taking the following action: 1. Approve the expenditure of funds for $54,579.00 for the purchase of a diesel utilizing State Contract #FSA20-EQU18.0. BACKGROUND The city of Lake Wales proposes to install a bypass pump at a critical need lift station located at 166 1/2 Twin Lakes Boulevard (LS#1). The city of Lake Wales have already received a quote from a sole-source vendor (Thompson Pump) utilizing State Contract # FSA20-EQU18.0. During significant hurricane, power is oftentimes lost to utility assets in the affected region. For example, a storm as large as Hurricane Irma, even areas that were not directly impacted from the eyewall of the storm lost power due to sustained winds throughout the state. In Polk County during Irma, over 80% of the county lost power for sustained amounts of time. Power was not restored to the entire county for over a week after the Hurricane struck. Since Hurricane Irma impacted the entire state from the Keys through the panhandle, power restoration crews were stretched thin and unable to restore service to the lift station for a significant amount of time. Lake Wales was among the utilities that did not recover power quickly and had the majority of its lift stations go down as a result. All the water treatment plants have generators onsite. Therefore, they continued to supply water to the community, which in turn led to the community filling the lift stations with waste. The City of Lake Wales has 39 lift stations, but only ten have permanently mounted generators. The city of Lake Wales has a small number of portable generators, but since the storm was so widespread, staff had to maneuver those generators between all of the lift stations that do not have a stand-by generator. The purpose of this project is to provide permanent protection for the lift station during future storm or hazard events. As previously stated, this particular lift station is deemed critical infrastructure due to the source of its inflow and it cannot afford to go offline. Since loss of the lift station would result in an overflow and contamination of the surrounding area and groundwater, continued operation of the lift station is critical to the community. Staff is recommending the City Commission authorize the expenditure of funds in the amount of $54,579 for the purchase of a diesel pump to be installed at LS#1. OTHER OPTION The risks to the environment and community would remain in the event of a storm or hazard event. FISCAL IMPACT $150,000 is budgeted in the Wastewater Division’s FY ’20-‘21 Capital Improvements Plan Budget for this purpose. Funding source for this activity is the utilities operating revenue. [End Agenda Memo] Sarah Kirkland, Utilities Director, reviewed this item. Commissioner Howell asked if this is the only diesel pump we have. Ms. Kirkland said no we have several. We have portables to take to lift stations for power outages. As Lift Station #1 is one of our main larger stations we want something there permanently so it is running all the time. 9. ORDINANCE 2021-11, 2nd Reading And Public Hearing [Begin Agenda Memo] SYNOPSIS: The City Commission will consider Ordinance 2021-11 amending the Lake Wales Code of Ordinances, Chapter 21, Section 21-27. – Connection to Sewer System and Section 21- 71 Connection to Water System. RECOMMENDATION Staff recommends that the City Commission approve the following action: 1. Adopt Ordinance 2021-11 after second reading and public hearing.  Ordinances, Chapter 21, Section 21-27. – Connection to Sewer System and Section 21- 71 Connection to Water System. RECOMMENDATION Staff recommends that the City Commission approve the following action: 1. Adopt Ordinance 2021-11 after second reading and public hearing. BACKGROUND Construction is on the raise and the City limits continue to expand as the Commission approves requests for annexations. This amendment is necessary to ensure that developers connect to the City’s utilities system. Current provisions call for connection to be made if public utilities are within a ¼ mile, however, this has caused the potential for inside City limit residential developments to develop without public access. Due to the minimal distance requirement, development continues to prosper and the possibility for septic tank installations increase placing the cost of sewer maintenance on the homeowner. Requiring land developers to connect to the sewer system enables the City to expand its sewer system and make public access sewer available to new development and existing water only customers. In an effort to be consistent with the distance requirement for connecting to the public utility system staff has elected to amend the distance requirement for connection to the water system. Distance for both water and sewer connection availability will now reflect one mile (five thousand two hundred and eighty (5,280) feet) of an existing public utility. Staff recommends the commission approve Ordinance 2021-11 an ordinance of the City of Lake Wales, Polk County, Florida, amending Lake Wales code of ordinances Chapter 21 Utilities, Section 21-27 and 21-71 amending the Connection to Sewer System and Connection to Water System; providing for severability; providing for an effective date. The City Commission approved Ordinance 2021-11 after first reading on June 1, 2021. FISCAL IMPACT No fiscal impact. The land developer will incur the cost of extending the sewer system. OTHER OPTIONS Do not approve Ordinance 2021-11. The city would continue to expand and the number of septic systems within our city limits will continue to increase posing a hazard to our precious water source. [End Agenda Memo] James Slaton, City Manager, reviewed this item. 10. Financial Services For Federal Grants [Begin Agenda Memo] SYNOPSIS: The City Commission will consider entering into an agreement with Government Services Group, Inc. (GSG) for Financial Services for Federal Grants. RECOMMENDATION It is recommended that the City Commission to take the following action(s): 1. Approve the agreement with Government Services Group, Inc. 2. Authorize the City Manager to execute the necessary documents on behalf of the City. BACKGROUND The American Rescue Plan (ARP) Act of 2021 was signed into law on March 11, 2021. It is recommended that the City Commission to take the following action(s): 1. Approve the agreement with Government Services Group, Inc. 2. Authorize the City Manager to execute the necessary documents on behalf of the City. BACKGROUND The American Rescue Plan (ARP) Act of 2021 was signed into law on March 11, 2021. As a unit of government with a population under 50,000 residents, the City of Lake Wales (“City”) qualified to receive an allocation of the Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Fund (“CSLFRF”) monies under the ARP Act of 2021. The ARP Act specifically requires that payments from the CSLFRF may only be used as follows: (A) to respond to the public health emergency with respect to the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID–19) or its negative economic impacts, including assistance to households, small businesses, and non-profits, or aid to impacted industries such as tourism, travel, and hospitality; (B) to respond to workers performing essential work during the COVID–19 public health emergency by providing premium pay to eligible workers of the City that are performing such essential work, or by providing grants to eligible employers that have eligible workers who perform essential work; (C) for the provision of government services to the extent of the reduction in revenue of such city due to the COVID–19 public health emergency relative to revenues collected in the most recent full fiscal year of the City, prior to the emergency; or (D) to make necessary investments in water, sewer, or broadband infrastructure. As a recipient of ARP Act of 2021 funding, the City is solely responsible for the reimbursement of all monies including those allocated to subrecipients. Should the U.S. Inspector General determine during an audit procedure that any reimbursements, whether by the City or a subrecipient, fail to conform to U.S. Treasury guidelines, the funds identified to be in violation of the ARP Act of 2021 becomes a debt of the City. Approval of this agreement will authorize Government Services Group, Inc. to perform CARES Act eligibility determination, project management, appeals preparation, grant management, financial recovery, financial and project progress reporting, insurance reconciliation, grant monitoring and compliance, grant closure, and audit preparation, defense, and appeals. OTHER OPTIONS Commission can choose not to approve contract with Government Services Group, Inc. FISCAL IMPACT For services to be provided hereunder by GSG, GSG shall work under a lump sum professional fee arrangement for Phase One described in the Scope of Services in Appendix A. Except as noted below, this lump sum fee includes reimbursement for all out-of-pocket expenses. Phase Two fees will be based on a “not to exceed” and the estimate is based on the level of effort required to implement the options the City selects to implement at the completion of Phase One. GSG proposes to use our State Term Contract Hourly Rates for the ARP Project. The lump sum fee for professional services does not include any on-site visits by GSG staff to the City. Any on-site meetings may be arranged at our standard hourly rates provided below. All expenses related to additional meetings will be billed in accordance with section 112.061, Florida Statutes. If necessary, in lieu of on-site visits, periodic telephone conference calls may be scheduled to discuss project status. The standard hourly rates for GSG are as follows: GOVERNMENT SERVICES GROUP, INC. Senior Advisor ............................................................................................. $285 Vice President/Managing Director .............................................................. $285 Assistant Director ....................................................................................... $235 Project Manager/Project Coordinator.......................................................... $185 Database Analyst/Technical Services......................................................... $150  GOVERNMENT SERVICES GROUP, INC. Senior Advisor ............................................................................................. $285 Vice President/Managing Director .............................................................. $285 Assistant Director ....................................................................................... $235 Project Manager/Project Coordinator.......................................................... $185 Database Analyst/Technical Services......................................................... $150 Lead Project Analyst ................................................................................... $100 Project Analyst ............................................................................................ $ 90 Administrative Support ................................................................................ $ 75 The City is responsible for any and all social media posting, technology enhancements or hosting fees, newspaper publications, including, but not limited to, making arrangements for publications and any costs associated therewith. [End Agenda Memo] James Slaton, City Manager, reviewed this item. Deputy Mayor Robin Gibson asked how much we are getting and what the plans are to do with the rest of the funds. Mr. Slaton said the total is $7.03 million which will be paid in two installments. Mr. Slaton said these services will cost around $50,000. The rest may be used for Alternative Water supply project. We are waiting for the feasibility study to come back on this and then decide. Albert Galloway, Jr., City Attorney, said we have a good track record with this company GSG. Mayor Fultz asked about the status of the AWS study. Ms. Kirkland gave an update. The engineer sent us a draft that is currently under review. This will be on the next commission workshop with the engineer available for questions. 11. Community Firework Display – 4th Of July [Begin Agenda Memo] SYNOPSIS: The City Commission will consider a piggyback agreement to the Village of Palm Springs contract for 4th of July Fireworks Display. RECOMMENDATION It is recommended that the City Commission take the following actions: 1. Approve the piggyback agreement. 2. Authorize the City Manager to execute the piggyback agreement on behalf of the City. 3. Approve a budget amendment in the amount of $5,500. BACKGROUND The City of Lake Wales has identified a need to select a vendor to provide the firework display for the City’s annual 4th of July Fireworks event that will be held Sunday, July 4, 2021 at Lake Wailes Park. Due to lack of availability by other vendors such as Zambelli Firework Manufacturing Company and Sky Candy Fireworks, the City recommends the piggyback agreement with Exposhows, Inc. The City has previously used East Coast Pyrotechnics, Inc., based out of North Carolina. In 2019, the City was informed East Coast Pyrotechnics would no longer be able to serve the City of Lake Wales. OTHER OPTIONS  The City has previously used East Coast Pyrotechnics, Inc., based out of North Carolina. In 2019, the City was informed East Coast Pyrotechnics would no longer be able to serve the City of Lake Wales. OTHER OPTIONS The Commission can choose not to approve the piggyback agreement with Exposhows, Inc. FISCAL IMPACT $16,500 was approved by the City Commission for FY’20-21. City Staff is asking for a budget amendment in the amount of $5,500 to increase the show from a 12-minute show to an 18-minute show with a 2-minute grand finale. [End Agenda Memo] James Slaton, City Manager, reviewed this item. Mayor Fultz said he agreed with this as other nearby cities are having 4th of July fireworks. Let's keep our people at home. 12. RESOLUTION 2021-14 / Preliminary Rate Resolution For Fire Protection Assessments [Begin Agenda Memo] SYNOPSIS: The adoption of Resolution 2021-14 establishes the methodology used to calculate the fire assessment rates. Adoption of Resolution 2021-14 will set the final fire assessment rates. RECOMMENDATION It is recommended that the City Commission set the preliminary Fire Protection Assessment rates and adopt the Preliminary Rate Resolution 2021-14 providing for Fire Protection Assessments for fiscal year beginning October 1, 2021. BACKGROUND On June 15, 2021, the City Commission will consider Resolution 2021-14 which will set the initial Fire Protection Assessment rates. Initial Fire Protection Assessment Rates Residential Property Use Categories Rate Per Dwelling Unit Single-Family $146.00 Multi-Family $72.00 Mobile Home $129.00 Non-Residential Property Use Categories Rate Per Square Foot Commercial $0.06 Industrial/Warehouse $0.01 Institutional $0.08 OTHER OPTIONS Rely solely on ad valorem taxes to fund fire protection services, equipment and programs. Failure in adopting Resolution 2021-14 will result in a loss of $1,341,263 in estimated net revenue dedicated to the fire department budget. This money would then have to come from the general fund. FISCAL IMPACT The Fire Protection Assessment will create a dedicated funding source for fire protection  Rely solely on ad valorem taxes to fund fire protection services, equipment and programs. Failure in adopting Resolution 2021-14 will result in a loss of $1,341,263 in estimated net revenue dedicated to the fire department budget. This money would then have to come from the general fund. FISCAL IMPACT The Fire Protection Assessment will create a dedicated funding source for fire protection services. [End Agenda Memo] James Slaton, City Manager, reviewed this item. 13. RESOLUTION 2021-15, Preliminary Rate Resolution – Brookshire Street Lighting District. [Begin Agenda Memo] SYNOPSIS: Preliminary Rate Resolution for the Brookshire Street Lighting District RECOMMENDATION It is recommended that City Commission adopt Resolution 2021-15 providing the Preliminary Rate Resolution for the Brookshire Street Lighting District. BACKGROUND In 2010, the City of Lake Wales received a petition requesting the creation of a Street Lighting District for the Brookshire subdivision. The District includes the thirty-one (31) decorative street lighting poles. Eighty-seven (87) platted lots are within the street lighting district and the estimated annual street lighting costs are $13,485. The estimated annual charge per plated lot is $155. OTHER OPTIONS Do not approve Brookshire Street Lighting District special assessment. FISCAL IMPACT Annual estimated assessment revenue of $13,485 is expected to pay all street lighting costs relating to the services, facilities and programs within the Brookshire Street Lighting District. [End Agenda Memo] James Slaton, City Manager, reviewed this item. Albert Galloway, Jr. City Attorney, reviewed the history of this assessment for Commissioner Williams. Deputy Mayor Robin Gibson said there is no cost to the City for this. 14. ORDINANCE 2021-12 Repealing 2020-15 Wearing Masks 2nd Reading And Public Hearing [Begin Agenda Memo] SYNOPSIS: The City Commission will consider adopting ORDINANCE 2021-12 repealing Ordinance 2020-15 requiring face coverings in certain public places. RECOMMENDATION Staff recommends the City Commission adopt Ordinance 2021-12 after 2nd reading and Public Hearing. BACKGROUND  2020-15 requiring face coverings in certain public places. RECOMMENDATION Staff recommends the City Commission adopt Ordinance 2021-12 after 2nd reading and Public Hearing. BACKGROUND On August 18, 2020, the City Commission of the City of Lake Wales approved and adopted Ordinance 2020-15 requiring persons that live, work, visit or do business in the City of Lake Wales, Florida, wear face coverings in certain public places to stop or slow the spread of COVID-19. On May 3, 2021, the Governor of the State of Florida entered Executive Order 21-102 which eliminated and superseded any existing emergency order or ordinance of a county or municipality which imposed restrictions or mandates due to the COVID-19 emergency. At the workshop on May 26, 2021 City Commission directed staff to put an Ordinance on the agenda to repeal Ordinance 2020-15 as it is no longer in effect. On June 1, 2021 The Commission approved Ordinance 2021-12 after 1st reading. OTHER OPTIONS Do not approve Ordinance 2021-12 FISCAL IMPACT None [End Agenda Memo] James Slaton, City Manager, reviewed this item. 15. Special Event Permit: Northwest Community Market Junteenth Edition [Begin Agenda Memo] SYNOPSIS: A special event permit application to sponsor a Northwest Community Market on June 19, 2021. This event will require the closing of Lincoln Avenue and B Street from 7:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. RECOMMENDATION Staff recommends approval of the Special Event permit for the Northwest Community Market on June 19, 2021 and the closure of Lincoln Avenue and B Street. BACKGROUND The Lincoln Community Development Corporation has submitted a special event permit application to sponsor a Northwest Community Market on June 19, 2021. Event hours are 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. Set up will begin at 7:00 a.m. This event will require the closing of Lincoln Avenue from C Street to A Street and a portion of B Street from 7:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. The event will include a DJ, live music, vendors, food, and a kids area. OTHER OPTIONS Do not approve the permit. FISCAL IMPACT  The event will include a DJ, live music, vendors, food, and a kids area. OTHER OPTIONS Do not approve the permit. FISCAL IMPACT As this is a new unbudgeted event, the Lincoln Community Development Corporation will reimburse the City 100% of Public Services and Police costs. [End Agenda Memo] James Slaton, City Manager, reviewed this item. Mayor Fultz expressed support for this as many do not know what this holiday is about. It is important to commemorate. Mr. Slaton said there will be another art project that will be unveiled during the event. Deputy Mayor Robin Gibson said this event shows the extent of the organization we got going on. The community is coming together. 16. CITY COMMISSION AND MAYOR COMMENTS Mayor Fultz asked the City Attorney Albert Galloway, Jr., about the process to appoint a Commission member if one is removed or suspended. Mr. Galloway said he contacted the Governor's general counsel about the current issue. its up to the Governor about what he will do. If the Governor removes a Commissioner then an appointment must be done within 30 days and that person will serve until the next election in April or until reinstatement. Mr. Galloway reported that there was a hearing this morning on the Seminole Hotel. The judge granted his motion to strike the affirmative defenses that were filed by Mr. Kebabjin. it will now be quicker to reach a resolution on the Seminole Hotel. 17. ADJOURN The meeting was adjourned at 6:29 p.m. __________________________ Mayor ATTEST: ____________________________ City Clerk ____________________________ City Clerk