Recap of the December 19, 2023 Regular City Council and CRA Governing Board Meetings

Mount Dora City Council

Mount Dora City Hall Board Room

510 North Baker Street, Mount Dora, Florida 32757

December 19, 2023, 6:00 PM

PRESENTATIONS

1. Mount Dora Fun Fact - This was the 12th Annual Mount Dora Run. Over 1,100 participants ran in both the 5K on Saturday and the Half Marathon on Sunday. 31 states were represented along with 6 other countries.

APPROVAL OF AGENDA

BOARD APPOINTMENTS

1. Advisory Board and Committee Appointments and Reappointments - all appointees and reappointments were approved by a unanimous voice vote.

CONSENT AGENDA - Approved with a unanimous voice vote.

1. Request Approval of Amendment 5 to the Solid Waste Agreement between the City of Mount Dora and Waste Management, Inc. of Florida

2. Request Approval of Equipment Lease with Seminole Office Solutions for Police Property and Evidence Copier and Authorize the City Manager to Sign Any Lease Agreement as Applicable

3. Request Approval of Task Authorization with RCM Utilities to Replace Contact Chamber Control Valves at WWTP#1

4. Request Approval of Task Authorization with Faden Builders, Inc. for Retaining Wall Construction and Removal of a Derelict Tank at WWTP#2

5. Request Approval of Task Authorization with Halff, Inc. to Design Forres Park Parking Lot and Drainage Improvements to Mitigate Flooding on 9th Avenue at Forres Park

6. Request Approval of Task Authorization with Kimley-Horn and Associates, Inc. for Professional Service Required by FDEP Consent Order

7. Request Approval of Capital Replacement of Firefighter Personal Protective Equipment

ACTION ITEMS

1. Request Approval of Amendment 1 to the Construction Manager At Risk (CMAR) Agreement with Ajax Building Company LLC for acceptance of Guaranteed Maximum Price (GMP) for the construction of Mount Dora Public Works Facility. This passed 7-0.

2. Request Approval of Agreement Between the City of Mount Dora and Milestone Professional Services, Inc. for Financial Reporting Services. This passed 7-0.

3. Request Approval of an Interlocal Agreement Between the City of Mount Dora and Lake County Related to the Maintenance of Certain Facilities for the Lake County Roundabout Project at Eudora Road/CR19/Old Highway 441. This passed 7-0.

4. Request approval of Task Authorization/Guaranteed Maximum Price for CMAR Services for Forest Preserve. This passed 7-0.

5. Request Approval of 2024 City Council Regular Session Meeting Dates. This passed 7-0.

6. Request Regarding Scope of Alleged Whistleblower Complaint Investigation. This item was removed from the agenda.

PUBLIC HEARINGS - RESOLUTIONS/ORDINANCES

1. Request Adoption of Resolution No. 2023-62 (CRA), Amendment 1 to CRA Interlocal Agreement Between the City of Mount Dora and the Mount Dora Community Redevelopment Agency. This passed 7-0.

2. Request Adoption of Resolution No. 2023-63, Amendment 1 to the Interlocal Agreement Between the City of Mount Dora and the Mount Dora North East Community Redevelopment Agency. This passed 7-0.

3. Request Adoption of Resolution 2023-58, Approving the Master Fee Schedule. A motion was made to adopt with an amendment to remove the fee for Meter test charge if equipment determined defective. This passed 7-0.

4. Request Adoption of Resolution No. 2023-66, Adding Tuesday, November 5, 2024 to the City's Observed Holiday Schedule. A motion was made to adopt this Resolution. The motion failed with a 3-4 vote (Councilmembers Bryant and Cataldo, Vice-mayor Crail, and Mayor Stile voted against).

5. Request Adoption of Resolution No. 2023-67, Employee Pay Grade Classifications Amended. This passed 7-0.

6. Request Adoption of Resolution No. 2023-68, Naming of the Mount Dora Community Building. No action was taken.

DISCUSSION ITEM

1. City Attorney to Discuss a Draft of the Wolf Branch Resolution. City Council was presented with a draft Resolution for consideration.

CITY MANAGER'S REPORT

1. Lobbyist Update

2. Update Regarding Historic Site Status of Mount Dora Community Building - no discussion or mention.

UPCOMING MEETING DATES

• January 2, 2024, 6:00 PM, Regular Session      

• January 16, 2024, 6:00 PM, Regular Session      

• February 6, 2024, 6:00 PM, Regular Session      

• February 20, 2024, 6:00 PM, Regular Session

ADJOURNMENT - approximately 8:43 pm

We immediately reconvened as the CRA Governing Board for two action items. Board member Dawson was not present.

1. Request Approval of Commercial Visual Improvement Program (CVIP) Grant Agreement with ARA LP Holdings, LLC. This passed 6-0.

2. Request approval of High Value Job Creation Creation Grant Incentive Program Agreement with Steamroller Studios, LLC. This passed 6-0.

ADJOURNMENT - 9:05 pm

Thank you for keeping up with what’s happening at City Hall. Should you have any questions at all feel free to reach out to me or any members of your City Council.

Crissy Stile

Mayor, City of Mount Dora

352.408.4693

Stilec@cityofmountdora.com

The foregoing is the Mayor’s recap of certain discussions taken place at the Regular City Council Meeting held on December 19, 2023. The information expressed in this message is meant to be a factual summary of events. If you have questions about the statements herein, please do not hesitate to contact Mayor Crissy Stile at stilec@cityofmountdora.com