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CITY OF WINTER SPRINGS, FLORIDA
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CITY HALL -COMMISSION CHAMBERS
1126 EAST STATE ROAD 434, WINTER SPRINGS, FLORIDA
Mayor Charles Lacey
Commissioner/Deputy MayorKevin Cannon -Seat Two
Commissioner Jean Hovey-Seat One
CommissionerTed Johnson-Seat Three
CommissionerTiAnna Hale-Seat Four
CommissionerGeoff Kendrick-Seat Five
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CALL TO ORDER
Roll Call
Invocation
Pledge of Allegiance
Agenda Changes
AWARDS AND PRESENTATIONS
AWARDS AND PRESENTATIONS
100Office of the Chief of Police and the Winter Springs Police Department
REQUEST:
The Chief of Police wishes to present the following Awards and Commendations from the Winter
Springs Police Department: Chief’s Award of Excellence to Corporal Shaun Philbrook and the
Meritorious Action Award to Corporal Shaun Philbrook, Sergeant AJ Wilkins, Corporal Pat Donovan,
Officer Justice King, and Corporal Ryan VonBargen
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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 current
development projects within the City.
FISCAL IMPACT:
There is no fiscal impact associated with this agenda item.
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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 alsobeen 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 receive and review the information provided.
INFORMATIONAL
201.Utility Department
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REQUEST:
The Utility Department wishes to inform the City Commission of the potable and reclaimed water use
for calendar year 2018.
FISCAL IMPACT:
There is no fiscal impact associated with this agenda item.
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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 AgendaItem 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 CityHall, 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 todiscuss 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.
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 itemsof 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 willlimit 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.)
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CONSENT AGENDA
CONSENT
300.Parks and Recreation Department
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REQUEST:
The Parks and Recreation Department is requesting that the City Commission accept donations in the
amount of$1,771 from the Winter Spring Babe Ruth and $1,000 from the Orlando Baseball
Leaguefor the purchase of windscreens at Central Winds Park baseball fields.
FISCAL IMPACT:
The $2,771.00 donation will be deposited in Line Code 001-240000 to be used for purchase of the
windscreens.The $3,000 annual facility upgrade contribution from WSBR will also be utilized for
this purchase.Parks budget line code 7230-54890will be used for the $3,599 balance for a total
expenditure of $9,370.
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 whohave 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 that the City Commission accept donations in the amount of$2,771
topurchasewindscreens at Central Winds Park.
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CONSENT
301.Community Development Department
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REQUEST:
Community Development Department -Urban Beautification Division is requesting authorization for
a $0.04 increase for the streetlight reimbursement rate.The current rate of$13.64 per lightwould be
increased to $13.68 per light for communities with decorative streetlights.A $0.03 rate increase is
also proposed for the Tuscawilla Lighting and Beautification District (TLBD), which would bring the
reimbursement from $13.47 to $13.50for 2019.The increase is in accordance with the revised rate
schedule from Duke Energy, effective January 1, 2019.
FISCAL IMPACT:
As a result of the January 2019 Duke Energy rate increase, the City will pay approximately $500more
per year for streetlight reimbursement as compared to the previous year.
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 that the City Commission approve the revised streetlightreimbursement rate of
$13.68 for applicable communities with decorative streetlights and $13.50 for the TLBD.
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CONSENT
302.Office of the City Clerk
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REQUEST:
TheCityClerkisrequestingtheCityCommissionReviewandApprovetheMonday,January28,
2019CityCommissionRegularMeetingMinutes.
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:
StaffrecommendstheCityCommissionreviewandconsiderofferingtheirApprovalofthe
Monday,January28,2019CityCommissionRegularMeetingMinutes.
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CONSENT
303.Utility Department
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REQUEST:
The Utility Department requesting City Commission approval of the award of a contract toThompson
Pump in the amount of $206,399.00 plus a 2% contingencyfor the purchase of four permanent bypass
pumps, piggybacking off ofthe 2019 Florida Sheriffs Association ContractFSA18-VEH16.0, Spec
#81. These pumps will be installed at Lift Stations 2W (may be substituted for 3E should there not be
enough space at 2W to place the pump), 4W, 14E, and 22E.
FISCAL IMPACT:
This project cost is $206,399.00 plus a 2% contingency to be funded by the FY19 Utility Enterprise
Fundline code (410-36-3600-560650).
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 Representativeswho 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 anyAgenda Item with any interested
individuals.
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends the City Commission authorize Thompson Pump tobuild and deliver four
stationary bypass pumps at a cost of $206,399.00 plus a 2% contingency payable from the FY19
Utility Enterprise Fund and authorize the City Manager and City Attorney to prepare and execute any
and all applicable documents.
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PUBLIC HEARINGS AGENDA
PUBLIC HEARINGS
400.
Community Development Department
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REQUEST:
The Community Development Department requests thatthe City Commission conducta Public
Hearing for theSecond Reading of Ordinance No. 2019-02, which proposes a temporary moratorium
within the jurisdictional limits of the City of Winter Springs regarding filing, processing,
consideration, or decision ofConditional Uses, Special Exceptions and Waivers (“Special Zoning
Permits”) under Chapter 20 of the City’s zoning code in the R-3 Multi-Family Dwelling, C-1
Neighborhood Commercial, C-2 General Commercial, C-3 Highway 17-92, CC Commerce Center, I-
1 Industrial, Greeneway Interchange, and Town Center Zoning Districts.
FISCAL IMPACT:
Thereisnoanticipatedfiscalimpactwiththistemporarymoratorium.
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 conducta Public Hearing for consideration of passing
Ordinance 2019-02 on Second Reading.
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PUBLIC HEARINGS
401.Finance and Administrative Services Department
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REQUEST:
The Finance & Administrative Services Department requests that the City Commission conduct First
Reading of Ordinance No. 2019-04 renewing the existing solid waste franchise with Waste Pro of
Florida, Inc. by extending the term of the existing Solid Waste Agreement withWaste Pro of Florida,
Inc. for one year effective March 1, 2019 with an option for the City to extend an additional one year.
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 postedat 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 that the City Commission conduct First Reading of Ordinance No. 2019-04
renewing the existing solid waste franchise with Waste Pro of Florida, Inc. by extending the term of
the existing Solid Waste Agreement with Waste Pro of Florida, Inc.for one year effective March 1,
2019 with an option for the City to extend an additional one year.
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REGULAR AGENDA
REGULAR
500.Office of the City Clerk
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REQUEST:
The City Clerk is requesting the City Commission to consider the information in this Agenda Item
relative to the City Commission holding a Boardand Committee Appreciation Event for 2019 and to
decide on a date for this proposedevent.
FISCAL IMPACT:
FundingforthiseventhasbeenbudgetedinLineCode1100-554800.Ifwehavemorethan100
attendees,thenwemayneedadditionalfunds.Inthepast,wehavebeenadvisedbytheTuscawilla
CountryClubthatonsomedates,thepricesforfoodandbeveragesmaybehigher;however,wehave
notbeenprovidedwiththatspecificinformationyet,norafirmpriceforpossiblemenuselections;
however,thisistypicallydecidedupon,dependingonthedateselectedfortheevent,andthechosen
themefortheevent.
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 atsix(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:
StaffrecommendsthatiftheMayorandCityCommissiondowishtogoforwardwiththiseventfor
2019,theMayorandCityCommissionshouldselectadate(andaback-update)forthe2019Board
andCommitteeAppreciationDinnerevent.(ThelatestavailabledatesfromTuscawillaCountry
ClubwillbeprovidedtotheMayorandCityCommissionunderseparatecoverfortheir
consideration.)
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REGULAR
501.Office of the City Clerk
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REQUEST:
TheCityClerkisrequestingtheCityCommissionreviewtheinformationinthisAgendaItem
regardingpossibleAdvisoryCommitteeopenings,specificallyontheBicycleandPedestrian
AdvisoryCommitteeandtheParksandRecreationAdvisoryCommitteeandmakeanyAppointments
asapplicable.
FISCAL IMPACT:
There is no noted Fiscal Impact related to any of these Appointments referencedinthisAgenda 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 Representativeswho 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 anyAgenda Item with any interested
individuals.
As noted in the very similar January 28, 2019 Regular Agenda Item "500", theCity Commission were
informed under separate cover about the openings/vacancies noted in this Agenda Item.
The (Advisory) Board and Committee Members noted in this Agenda Item have all been notified, and
those interested in Appointment, asapplicable, submitted Board/Committee Application(s) and these
wereadded to Dropboxes.
Additionally, the City Commission wereinformed about the Board/Committee Applications and
related information on file and in Dropboxes.
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RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommendsthat the following Appointments be made withanindividualMotionforeach
Nominationplease:
SEAT FOUR APPOINTMENTS:COMMISSIONER TiANNA HALE
[[240,608,1191,665][12][B,I,][Times New Roman]]Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee:
Previous Appointee Ms. Jennifer Cardenas –Has not responded to Staff/No Board/Committee
Application has been submitted by Ms. Cardenas
Term would be a new full four (4) year Term of Office
Term Expires:February 1, 2023
[[240,948,890,1005][12][B,I,][Times New Roman]]Parks and Recreation Advisor [[853,948,1165,1005][12][B,I,][Times New Roman]]y Committee:
Previous Member Mr. RickLecky -Submitted a new Application for possible Appointment
Term would be a new full four (4) year Term of Office
Term Expires:February 1, 2023
SEAT FIVE APPOINTMENT:COMMISSIONER GEOFF KENDRICK
[[240,1394,1207,1451][12][B,I,][Times New Roman]]Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee:
Vacant Seat
Term would be a partial Term of Office
(Partial) Term Expires:February 1, 2021
OTHER MAYOR/COMMISSION APPOINTMENTS:
Included inthis Agenda Item is the ability forthe Mayor and/or any City Commission Member
tomake any other Appointment(s) that aredeemed pertinent.
If any requested Appointment(s) are not made at this Meeting, subsequent Agenda Item(s)can be
brought forward on upcoming City Commission MeetingAgendas.
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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 Three -The Honorable Ted Johnson
REPORTS
604.Office of Commissioner Seat Four -The Honorable TiAnna Hale
REPORTS
605.Office of Commissioner Seat Five -The Honorable Geoff Kendrick
REPORTS
606.Office of the Mayor -The Honorable Charles Lacey
REPORTS
607.Office of Commissioner Seat One -The Honorable Jean Hovey
REPORTS
608.
Office of Commissioner Seat Two/Deputy Mayor -The Honorable Kevin Cannon
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PUBLIC INPUT
(Anyone who wishes to speak during Public Input on any AgendaItem or subject matter will need to
fill out a “Public Input” form. In its discretion, the City Commissionmay set aside up to thirty
additionalminutes at the end of each City Commission meeting for additional public input by
anyresident or taxpayer of theCityabout items ofpublic interest. It is not appropriate to readdress
quasi-judicial andpublic 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 willlimit 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
[[1069,1797,1474,1849][11][B,I,][Times New Roman]]PUBLIC NOTICE
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 theseproceedings 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 [[1007,2470,1356,2523][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 [[1803,2744,2152,2797][11][,I,][Times New Roman]]Florida Statutes.