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CITY OF WINTER SPRINGS, FLORIDA
CITY COMMISSION
AGENDA
REGULAR MEETING
MONDAY, OCTOBER 10, 2016 - 5:15 P.M.
CITY HALL - COMMISSION CHAMBERS
1126 EAST STATE ROAD 434, WINTER SPRINGS, FLORIDA
Mayor Charles Lacey
Deputy Mayor Jean Hovey - Seat One
Commissioner Kevin Cannon - Seat Two
Commissioner Pam Carroll - Seat Three
Commissioner Cade Resnick - Seat Four
Commissioner Joanne M. Krebs - Seat Five
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CALL TO ORDER
Roll Call
Invocation
Pledge of Allegiance
Agenda Changes
AWARDS AND PRESENTATIONS
AWARDS AND PRESENTATIONS
100. Office of the City Manager and Office of the Chief of Police
REQUEST:
Presenting on behalf of the Mayor and City Commission a "Life Saving Award" in honor of the efforts
and contributions of Lieutenant Brad Heath.
INFORMATIONAL AGENDA
INFORMATIONAL
200. Community Development Department
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REQUEST:
The Community Development Department is advising the City Commission of the status of various
development projects within the City.
FISCAL IMPACT:
There is no fiscal impact associated with this agenda item.
COMMUNICATION EFFORTS:
This Agenda Item has been electronically forwarded to the Mayor and City Commission, City Manager,
City Attorney/Staff, and is available on the City’s Website, LaserFiche, and the City’s Server.
Additionally, portions of this Agenda Item are typed verbatim on the respective Meeting Agenda which
has also been electronically forwarded to the individuals noted above, and which is also available on the
City’s Website, LaserFiche, and the City’s Server; has been sent to applicable City Staff, Media/Press
Representatives who have requested Agendas/Agenda Item information, Homeowner’s
Associations/Representatives on file with the City, and all individuals who have requested such
information. This information has also been posted outside City Hall, posted inside City Hall with
additional copies available for the General Public, and posted at six (6) different locations around the
City. Furthermore, this information is also available to any individual requestors. City Staff is always
willing to discuss this Agenda Item or any Agenda Item with any interested individuals.
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff requests the City Commission receive and review the information provided in this Agenda Item.
CITY OF WINTER SPRINGS, FLORIDA AGENDA CITY COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING – OCTOBER 10, 2016 PAGE 3 OF 15
PUBLIC INPUT
(Anyone who wishes to speak during Public Input on any Agenda Item or subject matter will need to fill
out a “Public Input” form. The City Commission will set aside up to thirty minutes for any City
residents or taxpayers to address any items of public interest that do not appear on the agenda and for
any members of the public to address any items that are listed on the agenda for final official action by
the City Commission excluding public hearing items which are heard at the public hearing portion of the
meeting, ministerial items (e.g. approval of agenda, minutes, informational items), and quasi-judicial or
emergency items. Individuals will limit their comments to three (3) minutes, and representatives of
groups or homeowners' associations shall limit their comments to five (5) minutes, unless otherwise
determined by the City Commission. The City Commission will not take any action under the "Public
Input" section of the agenda. The City Commission may schedule items not on the agenda as regular
items and act upon them in the future.)
CONSENT AGENDA
CONSENT
300. Information Services Department
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REQUEST:
The Information Services Department requests authorization to dispose of surplus assets according to
the attached disposition sheets.
FISCAL IMPACT:
There is no cost to dispose of these surplus assets. The City receives revenue generated from items sold
at auction.
COMMUNICATION EFFORTS:
This Agenda Item has been electronically forwarded to the Mayor and City Commission, City Manager,
City Attorney/Staff, and is available on the City’s Website, LaserFiche, and the City’s Server.
Additionally, portions of this Agenda Item are typed verbatim on the respective Meeting Agenda which
has also been electronically forwarded to the individuals noted above, and which is also available on the
City’s Website, LaserFiche, and the City’s Server; has been sent to applicable City Staff, Media/Press
Representatives who have requested Agendas/Agenda Item information, Homeowner’s
Associations/Representatives on file with the City, and all individuals who have requested such
information. This information has also been posted outside City Hall, posted inside City Hall with
additional copies available for the General Public, and posted at six (6) different locations around the
City. Furthermore, this information is also available to any individual requestors. City Staff is always
willing to discuss this Agenda Item or any Agenda Item with any interested individuals.
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RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends that the City Commission approve the disposition of the attached list of surplus
assets.
CONSENT
301. Public Works Department
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REQUEST:
The Public Works Department requesting City Commission approval of Borrelli + Partners, Inc. as the
top ranked architectural consultant for the design of the Torcaso Park Fieldhouse under Request for
Qualifications (RFQ) #07/16/BF.
FISCAL IMPACT:
This agenda item is only for the approval of Staff's recommended architectural consultant ranking and
has no fiscal impact.
COMMUNICATION EFFORTS:
This Agenda Item has been electronically forwarded to the Mayor and City Commission, City Manager,
City Attorney/Staff, and is available on the City’s Website, LaserFiche, and the City’s Server.
Additionally, portions of this Agenda Item are typed verbatim on the respective Meeting Agenda which
has also been electronically forwarded to the individuals noted above, and which is also available on the
City’s Website, LaserFiche, and the City’s Server; has been sent to applicable City Staff, Media/Press
Representatives who have requested Agendas/Agenda Item information, Homeowner’s
Associations/Representatives on file with the City, and all individuals who have requested such
information. This information has also been posted outside City Hall, posted inside City Hall with
additional copies available for the General Public, and posted at six (6) different locations around the
City. Furthermore, this information is also available to any individual requestors. City Staff is always
willing to discuss this Agenda Item or any Agenda Item with any interested individuals.
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends the City Commission approve Borrelli + Partners, Inc. as the top ranked architectural
consultant for the Torcaso Park Fieldhouse, Request for Qualifications (RFQ) #07/16/BF.
CITY OF WINTER SPRINGS, FLORIDA AGENDA CITY COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING – OCTOBER 10, 2016 PAGE 5 OF 15
CONSENT
302. Utility Department
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REQUEST:
The Utility Department requests authorization for the purchase and installation of a closed circuit TV
sewer inspection unit from Environmental Products of Florida at a cost of $95,000.
FISCAL IMPACT:
The CCTV camera and van interior build out is budgeted in the Utility Enterprise Fund at a cost of
$95,000.
COMMUNICATION EFFORTS:
This Agenda Item has been electronically forwarded to the Mayor and City Commission, City Manager,
City Attorney/Staff, and is available on the City’s Website, LaserFiche, and the City’s Server.
Additionally, portions of this Agenda Item are typed verbatim on the respective Meeting Agenda which
has also been electronically forwarded to the individuals noted above, and which is also available on the
City’s Website, LaserFiche, and the City’s Server; has been sent to applicable City Staff, Media/Press
Representatives who have requested Agendas/Agenda Item information, Homeowner’s
Associations/Representatives on file with the City, and all individuals who have requested such
information. This information has also been posted outside City Hall, posted inside City Hall with
additional copies available for the General Public, and posted at six (6) different locations around the
City. Furthermore, this information is also available to any individual requestors. City Staff is always
willing to discuss this Agenda Item or any Agenda Item with any interested individuals.
RECOMMENDATION:
The Utility Department recommends the City Commission authorize the purchase and installation of a
closed circuit TV sewer inspection unit from Environmental Products of Florida at a cost of
$95,000 payable from the Utility Enterprise fund.
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CONSENT
303. Public Works Department
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REQUEST:
The Public Works Department requesting authorization to enter into a contract agreement with The
Middlesex Corporation for Asphalt Resurfacing of Various City Streets in the amount of $618,336.20
plus a 10% contingency, piggybacking off Seminole County Contract #IFB-602096-14/BJC.
FISCAL IMPACT:
The project cost is $618,336.20 plus a 10% contingency, for a total authorization of $680,169.82,
funded by the Infrastructure Surtax Fund (One Cent Sales Tax - 2nd Generation).
COMMUNICATION EFFORTS:
This Agenda Item has been electronically forwarded to the Mayor and City Commission, City
Manager, City Attorney/Staff, and is available on the City’s Website, LaserFiche, and the City’s
Server. Additionally, portions of this Agenda Item are typed verbatim on the respective Meeting
Agenda which has also been electronically forwarded to the individuals noted above, and which is also
available on the City’s Website, LaserFiche, and the City’s Server; has been sent to applicable City
Staff, Media/Press Representatives who have requested Agendas/Agenda Item information,
Homeowner’s Associations/Representatives on file with the City, and all individuals who have
requested such information. This information has also been posted outside City Hall, posted inside City
Hall with additional copies available for the General Public, and posted at six (6) different locations
around the City. Furthermore, this information is also available to any individual requestors. City Staff
is always willing to discuss this Agenda Item or any Agenda Item with any interested individuals.
Staff will notify residents and businesses that may be impacted by the asphalt resurfacing, as needed,
several days in advance of construction. Asphalt resurfacing of City streets is performed without road
closures and each segment can be milled and resurfaced in 1-2 days.
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends that the City Commission approve The Middlesex Corporation for Asphalt
Resurfacing of Various City Streets in the amount of $618,336.20 plus a 10% contingency, funded
from the Infrastructure Surtax Fund (One Cent Sales Tax - 2nd Generation), and authorize the City
Manager and City Attorney to prepare and execute any and all applicable documents.
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CONSENT
304. Police Department
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REQUEST:
The Police Department requests approval of the Commission to purchase fifteen (15) new Panasonic
"Toughbook 54" computers, for use by officers, to replace existing equipment which is reaching end of
serviceable life. The computers are requested to be purchased through GovDirect, selected as the
vendor via City purchasing policies and procedures, and will total $42,375.
FISCAL IMPACT:
This purchase comes from existing budgeted FY2017 funds using line code 001-21-2140-560642.
COMMUNICATION EFFORTS:
This Agenda Item has been electronically forwarded to the Mayor and City Commission, City Manager,
City Attorney/Staff, and is available on the City’s Website, LaserFiche, and the City’s Server.
Additionally, portions of this Agenda Item are typed verbatim on the respective Meeting Agenda which
has also been electronically forwarded to the individuals noted above, and which is also available on the
City’s Website, LaserFiche, and the City’s Server; has been sent to applicable City Staff, Media/Press
Representatives who have requested Agendas/Agenda Item information, Homeowner’s
Associations/Representatives on file with the City, and all individuals who have requested such
information. This information has also been posted outside City Hall, posted inside City Hall with
additional copies available for the General Public, and posted at six (6) different locations around the
City. Furthermore, this information is also available to any individual requestors. City Staff is always
willing to discuss this Agenda Item or any Agenda Item with any interested individuals.
RECOMMENDATION:
The Police Department recommends the Commission approve the purchase of fifteen (15) new
Panasonic "Toughbook 54" computers from GovDirect totaling $42,375.
CITY OF WINTER SPRINGS, FLORIDA AGENDA CITY COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING – OCTOBER 10, 2016 PAGE 8 OF 15
CONSENT
305. Office of the City Clerk
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REQUEST:
The City Clerk is requesting the City Commission Review and Approve the Monday, September 12,
2016 City Commission Regular Meeting Minutes.
FISCAL IMPACT:
There is no fiscal impact related to this Agenda Item.
COMMUNICATION EFFORTS:
This Agenda Item has been electronically forwarded to the Mayor and City Commission, City Manager,
City Attorney/Staff, and is available on the City’s Website, LaserFiche, and the City’s Server.
Additionally, portions of this Agenda Item are typed verbatim on the respective Meeting Agenda which
has also been electronically forwarded to the individuals noted above, and which is also available on the
City’s Website, LaserFiche, and the City’s Server; has been sent to applicable City Staff, Media/Press
Representatives who have requested Agendas/Agenda Item information, Homeowner’s
Associations/Representatives on file with the City, and all individuals who have requested such
information. This information has also been posted outside City Hall, posted inside City Hall with
additional copies available for the General Public, and posted at six (6) different locations around the
City. Furthermore, this information is also available to any individual requestors. City Staff is always
willing to discuss this Agenda Item or any Agenda Item with any interested individuals.
Prior to the September 26, 2016 City Commission Regular Meeting, the City Clerk provided a draft and
then the attached version to the City Commission.
RECOMMENDATION:
The City Clerk is requesting the City Commission review and consider offering their Approval of the
Monday, September 12, 2016 City Commission Regular Meeting Minutes.
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CONSENT
306. Office of the City Clerk
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REQUEST:
The City Clerk is requesting the City Commission Review and Approve the Monday, September 26,
2016 City Commission Regular Meeting Minutes.
FISCAL IMPACT:
There is no fiscal impact related to this Agenda Item.
COMMUNICATION EFFORTS:
This Agenda Item has been electronically forwarded to the Mayor and City Commission, City Manager,
City Attorney/Staff, and is available on the City’s Website, LaserFiche, and the City’s Server.
Additionally, portions of this Agenda Item are typed verbatim on the respective Meeting Agenda which
has also been electronically forwarded to the individuals noted above, and which is also available on the
City’s Website, LaserFiche, and the City’s Server; has been sent to applicable City Staff, Media/Press
Representatives who have requested Agendas/Agenda Item information, Homeowner’s
Associations/Representatives on file with the City, and all individuals who have requested such
information. This information has also been posted outside City Hall, posted inside City Hall with
additional copies available for the General Public, and posted at six (6) different locations around the
City. Furthermore, this information is also available to any individual requestors. City Staff is always
willing to discuss this Agenda Item or any Agenda Item with any interested individuals.
RECOMMENDATION:
The City Clerk is requesting the City Commission review and consider offering their Approval of the
Monday, September 26, 2016 City Commission Regular Meeting Minutes.
CITY OF WINTER SPRINGS, FLORIDA AGENDA CITY COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING – OCTOBER 10, 2016 PAGE 10 OF 15
PUBLIC HEARINGS AGENDA
PUBLIC HEARINGS
400.
Office of the City Attorney and Office of the City Manager
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REQUEST:
At the request of the City Commission, the City Attorney and City Manager recommend that the City
Commission consider, at its discretion, adopting on Second and final reading Ordinance No. 2016-09.
FISCAL IMPACT:
There is no direct fiscal impact related to the adoption of the Ordinance other than staff and attorney
time to prepare the Ordinance.
COMMUNICATION EFFORTS:
This Agenda Item has been electronically forwarded to the Mayor and City Commission, City Manager,
City Attorney/Staff, and is available on the City’s Website, LaserFiche, and the City’s Server.
Additionally, portions of this Agenda Item are typed verbatim on the respective Meeting Agenda which
has also been electronically forwarded to the individuals noted above, and which is also available on the
City’s Website, LaserFiche, and the City’s Server; has been sent to applicable City Staff, Media/Press
Representatives who have requested Agendas/Agenda Item information, Homeowner’s
Associations/Representatives on file with the City, and all individuals who have requested such
information. This information has also been posted outside City Hall, posted inside City Hall with
additional copies available for the General Public, and posted at six (6) different locations around the
City. Furthermore, this information is also available to any individual requestors. City Staff is always
willing to discuss this Agenda Item or any Agenda Item with any interested individuals.
This Ordinance was advertised for second reading on Thursday, September 29, 2016.
RECOMMENDATION:
The City Attorney and City Manager recommend that the City Commission consider, at its discretion,
adoption of Ordinance No. 2016-09 on Second and Final Reading.
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PUBLIC HEARINGS
401. Community Development Department
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REQUEST:
The Community Development Department and the City Attorney requests that the City Commission
hold a Public Hearing for Second Reading and Adoption of Ordinance 2016-08 which declares a
temporary moratorium within the jurisdictional limits of the City of Winter Springs on Medical
Cannabis activities.
FISCAL IMPACT:
There may be a de minimus fiscal impact associated with the passage of this ordinance since the
ordinance prohibits the City from accepting payments for a business tax receipt for medical marijuana
treatment centers.
COMMUNICATION EFFORTS:
This Agenda Item has been electronically forwarded to the Mayor and City Commission, City Manager,
City Attorney/Staff, and is available on the City’s Website, LaserFiche, and the City’s Server.
Additionally, portions of this Agenda Item are typed verbatim on the respective Meeting Agenda which
has also been electronically forwarded to the individuals noted above, and which is also available on the
City’s Website, LaserFiche, and the City’s Server; has been sent to applicable City Staff, Media/Press
Representatives who have requested Agendas/Agenda Item information, Homeowner’s
Associations/Representatives on file with the City, and all individuals who have requested such
information. This information has also been posted outside City Hall, posted inside City Hall with
additional copies available for the General Public, and posted at six (6) different locations around the
City. Furthermore, this information is also available to any individual requestors. City Staff is always
willing to discuss this Agenda Item or any Agenda Item with any interested individuals.
This ordinance was advertised for first reading in the Orlando Sentinel on Sunday, September 18, 2016
and for second reading on Thursday, September 29, 2016.
RECOMMENDATION:
The City Attorney and the Community Development Department recommend that the City Commission
hold a public hearing for second reading and adoption of Ordinance 2016-08.
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REGULAR AGENDA
REGULAR
500. Office of the City Clerk
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REQUEST:
The City Clerk requests that Commissioner Cade Resnick consider making a Nomination for one (1)
currently open Seat on the Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee and that the Mayor and/or any
City Commission Member may make any other Appointment(s) that they deem pertinent.
FISCAL IMPACT:
With this Agenda Item, there is minimal Fiscal Impact to this Appointment related to the Bicycle and
Pedestrian Advisory Committee.
COMMUNICATION EFFORTS:
This Agenda Item has been electronically forwarded to the Mayor and City Commission, City Manager,
City Attorney/Staff, and is available on the City’s Website, LaserFiche, and the City’s Server.
Additionally, portions of this Agenda Item are typed verbatim on the respective Meeting Agenda which
has also been electronically forwarded to the individuals noted above, and which is also available on the
City’s Website, LaserFiche, and the City’s Server; has been sent to applicable City Staff, Media/Press
Representatives who have requested Agendas/Agenda Item information, Homeowner’s
Associations/Representatives on file with the City, and all individuals who have requested such
information. This information has also been posted outside City Hall, posted inside City Hall with
additional copies available for the General Public, and posted at six (6) different locations around the
City. Furthermore, this information is also available to any individual requestors. City Staff is always
willing to discuss this Agenda Item or any Agenda Item with any interested individuals.
The City Clerk has been in contact with Commissioner Resnick regarding this open Seat and possible
Appointment.
CITY OF WINTER SPRINGS, FLORIDA AGENDA CITY COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING – OCTOBER 10, 2016 PAGE 13 OF 15
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff is recommending that Commissioner Cade Resnick make the following Appointment:
Seat Four - Commissioner Cade Resnick
[[236,556,1137,613][12][B,I,][Times New Roman]]Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee
Appointment needed:
• Seat Four Vacancy
Included in this Agenda Item is the ability for the Mayor and/or any City Commission Member to make
any other Appointment(s) that are deemed pertinent.
If this Appointment is not made at this Meeting, it can be placed on an upcoming City Commission
Meeting Agenda.
REGULAR
501. Office of the City Manager and Office of the City Clerk
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REQUEST:
The City Manager and the City Clerk request that the City Commission consider nominating a Deputy
Mayor as stipulated in the Charter of the City of Winter Springs.
FISCAL IMPACT:
There is no specific fiscal impact related to this Appointment.
COMMUNICATION EFFORTS:
This Agenda Item has been electronically forwarded to the Mayor and City Commission, City Manager,
City Attorney/Staff, and is available on the City’s Website, LaserFiche, and the City’s Server.
Additionally, portions of this Agenda Item are typed verbatim on the respective Meeting Agenda which
has also been electronically forwarded to the individuals noted above, and which is also available on the
City’s Website, LaserFiche, and the City’s Server; has been sent to applicable City Staff, Media/Press
Representatives who have requested Agendas/Agenda Item information, Homeowner’s
Associations/Representatives on file with the City, and all individuals who have requested such
information. This information has also been posted outside City Hall, posted inside City Hall with
additional copies available for the General Public, and posted at six (6) different locations around the
City. Furthermore, this information is also available to any individual requestors. City Staff is always
willing to discuss this Agenda Item or any Agenda Item with any interested individuals.
CITY OF WINTER SPRINGS, FLORIDA AGENDA CITY COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING – OCTOBER 10, 2016 PAGE 14 OF 15
RECOMMENDATION:
The City Commission is being requested to Appoint a Member of the City Commission to serve as the
next Deputy Mayor. (This Term would run until the annual Deputy Mayor Election, currently
scheduled for the November 21, 2016 Meeting.)
REPORTS
REPORTS
600. Office of the City Attorney - Anthony A. Garganese, Esquire
REPORTS
601. Office of the City Manager - Kevin L. Smith
REPORTS
602. Office of the City Clerk - Andrea Lorenzo-Luaces, MMC
REPORTS
603. Office of Commissioner Seat Five - The Honorable Joanne M. Krebs
REPORTS
604. Office of the Mayor - The Honorable Charles Lacey
REPORTS
605. Office of Commissioner Seat One/Deputy Mayor - The Honorable Jean Hovey
REPORTS
606. Office of Commissioner Seat Two - The Honorable Kevin Cannon
REPORTS
607. Office of Commissioner Seat Three - The Honorable Pam Carroll
REPORTS
608. Office of Commissioner Seat Four - The Honorable Cade Resnick
CITY OF WINTER SPRINGS, FLORIDA AGENDA CITY COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING – OCTOBER 10, 2016 PAGE 15 OF 15
PUBLIC INPUT
(Anyone who wishes to speak during Public Input on any Agenda Item or subject matter will need to fill
out a “Public Input” form. In its discretion, the City Commission may set aside up to thirty
additional minutes at the end of each City Commission meeting for additional public input by
any resident or taxpayer of the City about items of public interest. It is not appropriate to readdress
quasi-judicial and public hearing items previously addressed by the City Commission at the same
meeting, nor to advance arguments or repetitious questions concerning matters which the City
Commission believes to be closed. Individuals will limit their comments to three (3) minutes, and
representatives of groups or homeowners' associations shall limit their comments to five (5) minutes,
unless otherwise determined by the City Commission.)
ADJOURNMENT
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This is a Public Meeting, and the public is invited to attend.
This Agenda is subject to change.
Please be advised that one (1) or more Members of any of the City's Advisory Boards and Committees may be in
attendance at this Meeting, and may participate in discussions.
Persons with disabilities needing assistance to participate in any of these proceedings should contact the City of
Winter Springs at (407) 327-1800 "at least 48 hours prior to meeting, a written request by a physically
handicapped person to attend the meeting, directed to the chairperson or director of such board, commission,
agency, or authority" - per Section 286.26 [[1005,2590,1314,2643][11][,I,][Times New Roman]]Florida Statutes.
"If a person decides to appeal any decision made by the board, agency, or commission with respect to any matter
considered at such meeting or hearing, 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" - per Section 286.0105 [[1800,2864,2109,2917][11][,I,][Times New Roman]]Florida Statutes.