Here's the agenda for our voting meeting on November 23rd.
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Sellus Wilder
Frankfort City Commissioner
BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS November 23, 2009
REGULAR MEETING 5:00 P.M. (EST)
315 WEST SECOND STREET
FRANKFORT, KY 40601
502/875-8500
1. INVOCATION Rev. Katherine Redmon, First Presbyterian
Church,
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE John Hammond
ROLL CALL
MINUTES October 26, 2009 Regular Meeting;
November 9, 2009 Work Session
2. CEREMONIAL ITEMS
2.1 Presentation of 2009 Beautification Awards " Joy Jeffries, Executive Director, Frankfort/Franklin County Tourist and Convention Commission
2.2 Presentation of award for Cove Spring Park from Mid-America Trails and Greenways " Jodie McDonald, Manager, Community Enhancement Branch, Kentucky Department for Local Government.
2.3 Announcement of award for Best Facility, State of Kentucky to Capital City Museum from Kentucky Recreation and Parks Society.
3. CITIZEN COMMENTS
4. ORDINANCES
4.1 SECOND READING: An Ordinance concerning Abandoned Urban Property and the Ad Valorem Tax Rate for same.
Purpose: To pass an ordinance establishing the classification of abandoned urban property and to authorize the levying of a separate tax rate on abandoned urban property.
Background: The City of Frankfort has incurred substantial expenses and costs in addressing abandoned properties within the City limits, including but not limited to costs of inspections, maintenance and demolition. KRS 92.305 and KRS 132.012 authorize the City of Frankfort to establish and levy a separate tax rate upon abandoned urban property, and the proposed ordinance will create the classification of abandoned urban property and authorize the levying of an ad valorem tax rate of three (3) times the normal ad valorem tax rate on abandoned urban property. The City of Louisville uses this tax rate on abandoned urban property.
This Ordinance had its first reading on October 26, 2009.
Financial Analysis: A positive fiscal impact will result, with the amount of the impact depending on the number and assessed value of abandoned urban properties.
Recommendation: Approval
Attachment:
Ordinance
Contact Person:
Name: Robert C. Moore
Title: City Solicitor
Department:
Phone: 502/227-2271
Email: rmoore@hazelcox.com
4.2 SECOND READING: An Ordinance rezoning property located at the intersection of Ann and Clinton Streets with the address of 124 Clinton Street and containing 0.16 acres, more specifically described as PVA map #061-42-06-011.00, from High Density Multifamily District (RH) to Central Business District (CB).
Purpose: Approval of the recommendation of approval by the Frankfort/Franklin County Planning Commission concerning a zone map amendment by Zigurds and Nancye Grigalis, for a 0.16 acre parcel of property located at the intersection of Ann and Clinton Streets with the address of 124 Clinton Street from High Density Multi Family "RH" district to Central Business "CB". More specifically described as PVA map #061-42-06-011.00.
Background: KRS requires that a public hearing be held by the Planning Commission and that the Planning Commission's recommendation be forwarded to the Local Government.
Should the City Commission desire to not follow the Planning Commission's recommendation, then the item is to be tabled and a request for a verbatim transcript of the Planning Commission meeting, which must be obtained before the item can be heard by the City Commission. The City Commission will then be required to make their own findings of fact based on the verbatim transcript or hold its own public hearing and then make findings of fact. Any action by the City Commission is to be limited to only the findings and testimony given during the Planning Commission hearing and no additional evidence or testimony is to be received unless a new public hearing is held by the City Commission.
On October 8, 2009 the Frankfort-Franklin County Planning Commission held a public hearing to consider a zone change request for this property. The public hearing was closed, accepted the report and testimony as the summary, made findings of fact, and motioned to recommend approval of a zone map amendment from High Density Multi Family "RH" district to Central Business "CB"; based on the findings of fact. The motion to recommend approval of the requested zone map amendment passed unanimously.
This Ordinance had its first reading on October 26, 2009.
Recommendation: Approval
Attachments:
Ordinance
Adopted Findings of Facts
Staff Report reviewed by the Frankfort/Franklin County Planning Commission
Minutes from the October 8, 2009 meeting
Contact Person
Name: Gary Muller
Title: Director
Department: Planning and Building Codes
Phone: 502/875-8500
Email: Gmuller@Frankfort.Ky.Gov
4.3 FIRST READING: An Ordinance to amend the City of Frankfort's Code of Ordinances " Chapter 150.05 " by amending the City of Frankfort's Property Maintenance Code; Section 101 " Subsections 101.4,101.7, 101.9, 101.10; Section 103 " Subsections 103.1; Section 104- Subsection 104.3; Section105 " Subsections 105.1 through 105.11; Section 106 " Subsections 106.1.1, 106.2, 106.2.1; section 107 " Subsections 107.1.5; 107.2.1; 107,2.2; 107.3, 107.7; Section 109 " Subsection 109.1; Section 202; Section 301 " Subsections 301.4, 301.4.1, 301.4.2, 301.4.3, 301.3.1; Section 302 " Subsections 302.3.2, 302.4, 302.10, 302.10.1, 302.10.2; Section 303 " Subsection 303.2; Section 304 " Subsection 304.1.1; Section 305 - Subsections 305.1.1, 305.3, 305.7; and by creating Section 111-Stop Work Orders- Subsections 111.1 through 111.4.
Purpose: To amend the City's Property Maintenance Code Sections 101; 103; 104; 105;
106;107;109; 202; 310 , 302; 303; 304; 305; and by creating Section 111-stop work orders, to make consistent with the 2009 International Property Maintenance Code.
Background: In September, staff and the City Commission discussed Property Maintenance Code concerns and it was supported to amend the city's property maintenance code to reflect the direction given from that meeting.
The primary changes to this code is to specify that governmentally owned property are not mandatory to comply, moved rental inspections from Section 105 to 301.4; created a dangerous structure or premises section in 107, created a time limit for boarded structures of 12 months(107.2.1); provide authority to disconnect utilities in cases of emergencies; changed time frame for buildings that stop construction to be secured or removed from 2 years to 12 months (109.1); created a stop work order section and with authority (111); created or amended definitions (202) for anchored, deterioration, equipment support, neglect, paved area, and public nuisance; removed section concerning public sidewalk maintenance and snow removal; specified cultivated plantings/gardens are to be maintained and may contain bamboo; amended motor vehicle section and removed junk vehicle section as recommended by county attorney, amended swimming pools, spas/hot tub enclosure and exemption, created an exterior structure " unsafe condition section (304.1.1); created an interior structure " unsafe condition section (305.1.1); specified that interior doors are to be properly maintained and secured; and specified when handrails and guards are required.
Attachment:
Ordinance
Recommendation: Approval
Contact Person
Name: Gary Muller
Title: Director
Department: Planning and Building Codes
Phone: 502/875-8500
Email: gmuller@frankfort-ky.gov
4.4 FIRST READING: An Ordinance Amending Frankfort Code of Ordinances Chapter 91, Section 91.19, Sidewalk Construction and promulgating Section 91.21 Prohibiting Defacing, Damaging Or Destroying Sidewalks.
Purpose: This ordinance provides that the City shall maintain, repair and replace city sidewalks in accordance with the specifications approved by the Board of Commissioners and the Director of Public Works shall, annually, inspect all city sidewalks and develop a plan for approval by the Board of Commissioners providing for the repair or replacements of sidewalks. This ordinance also prohibits the defacing, damaging or destruction of city sidewalks.
Background: To pass an ordinance providing for the City to maintain, repair and replace city sidewalks in accordance with the specifications approved by the Board of Commissioners and the Director of Public Works shall, annually, inspect all city sidewalks and develop a plan for approval by the Board of Commissioners providing for the repair or replacements of sidewalks. This ordinance also prohibits the defacing, damaging or destruction of city sidewalks.
Financial Analysis: The fiscal impact will depend upon the sidewalk replacement and repair program approved by the Board of Commissioners.
Recommendation: Approval
Attachment: Ordinance
Contact Persons:
Name: Rob Moore Jeff Hackbart Gary Muller
Title: City Solicitor Director Director
Department: Public Works Planning & Bldg Codes
Phone: 502/227-2271 502/875-8500 502/875-8500
Email: rmoore@hazelcox.com jhackbart@frankfort.ky.gov gmuller@frankfort.ky.gov
4.5 FIRST READING: An Ordinance amending Frankfort Code of Ordinances Chapter 37: Personnel; City Employees, Pay Plan Section 37.32, Biweekly Rates 37.34 and Positions For Sewer Department Section 37.35.
Purpose: To make modifications to the classification and compensation plan to reflect specific recommendations in the Mercer Report that was submitted to the Commission in July 2009. Modifications include the creation of new job classifications, as well as pay grade changes for some existing job classifications. Section 37.32 generally describes the pay plan, Section 37.34 lists job classifications and pay grades for departments under the General Fund, and Section 37.35 lists job classifications and pay grades for the Sewer Department.
Background: Mercer Group was hired by the City to evaluate departmental organizational structures and other classification/compensation issues. In a July 2009 report there were recommendations relating to several specific organizational issues, and the job classification and compensation changes they felt would be appropriate to modify. The changes included in this ordinance facilitate implementation of specific recommendations affecting 14 positions. The Mercer Report also made several general recommendations, and the necessary ordinance changes relating to those general recommendations will be presented to the Commission at a later date.
Recommendation: Approval
Financial Impact: These changes to the classification plan and pay grade assignments are necessary
to implement approximately 14 salary changes recommended in the July 2009 Mercer Report. All
changes to specific employees resulting from the Mercer recommendations will be submitted as part of
the Personnel agenda at the December meeting. If increases are approved effective January 5, 2010 the
Fiscal Year 2010 costs (including benefits) would be:
General Fund: $7,500
Sewer Fund: $20,500
Attachment:
Ordinance
Contact Person
Name: Randy Donahue
Title: HR Director
Department: City Manager/Human Resources
Phone: 502/875-8500
Email: rdonahue@frankfort.ky.gov
ORDERS
6. RESOLUTIONS
7. CONSENT CALENDAR
Items on the Consent Calendar are considered to be routine by the Board of Commissioners and will be enacted by one motion and one vote. There will be no separate discussion of these items unless a Board member so requests, in which event the item will be removed from the Consent Calendar and considered separately. The City Manager will read the items recommended for approval.
7.1 To authorize a three-year contract award for hauling in and storage of motor vehicles to Harrod's Towing (Police).
Purpose: To authorize a three-year contract to Harrod's Towing for hauling in and storage of motor vehicles.
Background: The City advertised for a three (3) year contract for hauling in and storage of motor vehicles on October 4, 2009. The City received one response on October 14, 2009. This sole response was from Harrod's Towing. It will be in the City's best interest to enter a three-year agreement with Harrod's Towing.
Financial Analysis: This contract will cost $100.00 from Account No. 100.43.53295.
Recommendation: Approval
Attachments:
Bid Tabulation
Contract
Contact Person:
Name: Mark Wilhoite
Title: Chief
Department: Police
Phone: 502/352-2042
Email: mwilhoite@frankfort.ky.gov
7.2 To reject the three bids received for Uniform Rental Contract (Finance).
Purpose: The purpose of this item is to reject all of the bids received for a three--year uniform rental contract to provide uniform services for City department employees in Planning & Building Codes, Parks and Recreation, Public Works, Finance and City Garage.
Background: On November 9, 2009, 3 bids were received for a three-year contract to furnish
uniforms and floor mats for the Public Works Department, Planning & Building Codes Department,
Garage, Finance, and Parks and Recreation Department. The superintendents have decided it would be
more cost effective for each department to determine their specific uniform needs.
Therefore it is determined that the City should reject the three bids that were submitted.
Financial Analysis: Funds are available in the various divisional clothing accounts for uniforms. Cost
for each department will be less expensive than purchase them.
Recommendation: Approval
Attachment:
Bid Tab
Contact Person:
Name: Angie Disponette Allen Burriss
Title: Deputy Finance Director/ Street Superintendent
Purchasing Agent
Department: Finance Street Department
Phone: 502/875-8500 5028875-8500
Email: adisponette@fewpb.com aburris@frankfort.ky.gov
7.3 To grant authorization to award a contract and enter into an agreement with Interstate Environmental Services, Inc. to conduct Asbestos Removal for two houses associated with the HOME Holmes Street Rehabilitation Project. The houses are located at 306 and 313 Virginia Avenue (Grants Manager).
Purpose: The purpose of this item is to authorize the signing of the contract and to authorize the Mayor to enter into an agreement with Interstate Environmental Services, Inc. to provide Asbestos Removal for two houses associated with the HOME Holmes Street Rehabilitation Project for the City for the amount not to exceed $4,540.00.
Background: HOME Consultant Kriss Lowry and Associates, Inc. received bids for Asbestos Removal for two houses associated with the Holmes Street Project and Interstate Environmental Services, Inc. had the winning bid. The contract for services will be submitted to Rob Moore, City Attorney for review.
Financial Analysis: A portion of the funds for the contract are available in the HOME funding from the Kentucky Housing Corporation; the remainder will be used from General Fund Account No. 625 (Revolving Loan Fund), Account No. 550 (Frankfort Rental Rehab) and/or Account No. 540 (Frankfort Housing Corporation) as approved by the Commission at the September 24, 2007 regular meeting.
Recommendation: Approval
Attachment:
Bid Analysis
Contact Persons
Name: Rebecca Hall Rob Moore
Title: Grants Manager City Solicitor
Department: City Manager
Phone: 502/875-8500 502/227-2271
Email: rhall@frankfort-ky.gov rmoore@hazelcox.com
7.4 To approve the Parks, Recreation and Historic Sites Rates Schedule for 2010 (Parks, Recreation and Historic Sites).
Purpose: The purpose of this item is to consider approving the rates schedule for the Parks, Recreation and Historic Sites for the year 2010.
Background: At the October 26, 2009 Parks, Recreation and Historic Sites Advisory Board meeting, it was recommended that all rates for Parks, Recreation and Historic Sites remain the same as in 2009.
Recommendation: Approval.
Attachment:
Rate Schedules for the past five years.
Contact Person
Name: Jim Parrish
Title: Co-Director
Department: Parks, Recreation and Historic Sites
Phone: 502/875-8575
Email: JParrish@Frankfort.ky.gov
7.5 To establish the 2010 and 2011 Season Pass and Daily Fee Rates for Juniper Hill Golf Course (Golf).
Purpose: The purpose of this item is to consider approving the rates schedule for the Juniper Hill Golf Course for 2010 and 2011.
Background: At the October 26, 2009 Parks, Recreation and Historic Sites Advisory Board meeting, it was recommended that the rates for the Juniper Hill Golf Course be increased. The 2009 season pass rates were kept the same for the third consecutive year while the daily greens fee and cart fee rates were kept the same for the 10th consecutive year. Even with the proposed fees still will be priced much lower than any comparable golf courses located near Juniper Hill. Also, despite the many rain out days during the 2009 season we have still been able to just about duplicate 2008 play and revenue numbers.
Financial Analysis: With the proposed fee structure and maintaining 2008-2009 play numbers we should be able to increase annual revenues $30,000 -- $50,000 which will greatly help pay for the numerous golf course improvements we have added the past couple of years.
Recommendation: Approval.
Attachment:
Proposed 2010 and 2011 Season Pass and Daily Fee Rates.
2006 thru 2009 JHGC Financial Comparisons
Contact Person
Name: Kirk Schooley
Title: PGA Golf Professional
Department: Juniper Hill Golf Course
Phone: 502/875-8559
Email: KSchooley@Frankfort.ky.gov
7.6 To approve the lowest bid for demolition of 220 West Todd Street and to execute the Memorandum of Agreement (Planning and Building Codes).
Purpose: In accordance with the Property Maintenance Code, Section 109.1, the City ordered each of the property owners of 220 W. Todd Street to repair or raze the condemned buildings within thirty days or the City would raze the building and charge the costs incurred to the real estate that remains. The property was properly noticed in accordance with the Property Maintenance Code.
Background: A notice to raze the three structures was sent to the owner at the last known address, via certified letter, first class letter. The owner has received the certified notice of violation to raze the structure and place a lien on the property if not paid. The owner obtained a building permit for demolition, however, has failed to complete the demolition and the permit has expired. Verbal communication was made with the owner and they understand the requested action. They will likely request to schedule a re-payment plan rather than a lien being placed on the property.
Quotes were received as follows:
220 W. Todd Street :
CC Moore $3,260
John Fehsal, Jr. $4,000
No other bids were received
Financial Analysis: The Planning and Building Codes Department has $25,000.00 for demolitions and nuisance abatement within their budget. Upon approval of these bids and memorandum of agreements, $3,260 can be provided under the Planning Department's Account No. 100-70-53295; with a balance of approximately $21,000.
Recommendation: Approval
Attachments:
Received bids
Memorandum of Agreement.
Contact Person
Name: Gary Muller Robert Engle
Title: Director Code Enforcement Supervisor
Department: Planning and Building Codes Planning and Building Codes
Phone: 502/875-8500 502/875-8500
Email: gmuller@frankfort-ky.gov rengle@frankfort-ky.gov
7.7 To authorize a Professional Services Agreement to provide transportation management/scheduling software and mobile data/vehicle tracking system (Public Works).
Purpose: To approve the professional service agreement with _______ to provide transportation management/scheduling software and mobile data/vehicle tracking system implementation.
Background: Frankfort Transit System received an American Resource and Recovery (ARRA) Grant to implement a transit management system to maximize daily operational efficiencies and improve communication with the fleet. The software system will be accessed by up to three vehicles simultaneously, with a minimum of fifteen (15) vehicles managed. The system shall handle at least 200 trips per day and contain mapping information for the City of Frankfort service-area.
Financial Analysis: Frankfort received an ARRA Grant to purchase transit routing software. There is no required City match and the funds can only be assured through Dec 30, 2009.
Recommendation: Approval.
Attachment:
Agreement (to be provided)
Contact Person
Name: Jeff Hackbart
Title: Director
Department: Public Works
Phone: 502/875-8500
Email: jhackbrt@frankfort.ky.gov
7.8 To authorize the purchase of a 2009 Mitsubishi 6000 POUND Capacity Forklift from Equipment Depot. (Public Works).
Purpose: To authorize the purchase of a 6,000 Pound capacity Forklift.
Background: On 10/29/09, the City of Frankfort received two bids for a 6.000 pound capacity forklift. The bids ranged from a high of $24,717 to the low bid of $24,596 submitted by Equipment Depot. The new forklift will be used by the Sanitation Department in its recycling operation. The older unit will be transferred to the Street Department.
Financial Analysis: City received a 2009 recycling grant to purchase a new forklift. Funds are available in Grants and Aid Account (100.20.55450) for this purchase. The City will request that any unused funds go towards recycling public education.
Recommendation: Approval
Attachment:
Bid Tabulation
Contact Person
Name: Jeff Hackbart
Title: Director
Department: Public Works
Phone: 502/352-8500
Email: jhackbrt@frankfort.ky.gov
7.9 To authorize a change order for AMEC, Inc. for services related to a Brownfield Assessment Grant received by the City for the Holmes Street Corridor (Grants Manager).
Purpose: The purpose of this item is to authorize a change order for $17,000.00 for services by AMEC, Inc. for additional services for a Brownfield Assessment Grant.
Background: In December of 2007, Requests for Proposals were advertised for Brownfield Assessment Consultants for the Holmes Street Corridor. AMEC, Inc was chosen by a selection committee. Although AMEC has met their original contract, due to the removal of tanks and on-going meetings with state officials, additional services are needed to complete the project. EPA Project Manager Kathleen Curry also suggested we utilize the remaining grant funds to have AMEC conduct a Visioning Session with the community.
Financial Analysis: Funds for the change order are available in the Brownfield Assessment funding from the Environmental Protection Agency.
Recommendation: Approval
Attachment:
Change Order/Letter from AMEC.
Contact Person
Name: Rebecca Hall William Scalf
Title: Grants Manager Director
Department: City Manager Sewer
Phone: 502/875-8500 502/875-2448
Email: rhall@frankfort.ky.gov wscalf@frankfort.ky.gov
7.10 To authorize the purchase of cabinets and lab equipment for new lab building at wastewater treatment plant (Sewer Department).
Purpose: To approve purchase of cabinets and lab equipment for new lab building at wastewater treatment plant. This is purchased under GSA Contract No. GS-07F-6028R.
Background: Construction of a new Laboratory Building at the Wastewater Treatment plant was authorized in June 2009. This item is to equip the lab with cabinets and fixtures from a state bid contract. The amount of the purchase is $43,338.00.
Financial Analysis: Funds are available in Account No. 300.68.54390.
Recommendation: Approval
Attachments:
Quote from Smith and Schaefer
Contact Person
Name: William R. Scalf, Jr., P.E.
Title: Director
Department: Sewer
Phone: 502/875-2448
Email: wscalf@frankfort.ky.gov
7.11 To authorize a Sewer Extension Contract with Stephen Bass of Meadow Brook Meat Company, Inc. for 1 lot off Taylor Road in Franklin County, Kentucky (Sewer Department).
Purpose: To approve a contract with Stephen Bass of Meadow Brook Meat Company, Inc. for 1 lot off Taylor Road in Franklin County, Kentucky which is zoned commercial with 1 lot, with improvements including 3 new manholes, 453 feet of 8-inch SDR 35 pipe, serving 1 lot on Taylor Road.
Background: Prior to acceptance of discharge from a development into the municipal sanitary sewer and acceptance of the development's collection by the Department, a contract must be entered into between the developer and the City of Frankfort.
Stephen Bass has signed the contract. Sanitary sewer plans and specifications have been prepared and submitted to the Department for review and approval. The Division of Water has approved the sanitary sewer plans and specifications. Final acceptance is contingent upon completion of the 30-day waiting period for testing after construction is completed.
Recommendation: Approval
Attachment:
Sewer Extension Contract
Contact Person
Name: William R. Scalf, Jr., P.E.
Title: Director
Department: Sewer
Phone: 502/875-2448
Email: wscalf@frankfort.ky.gov
7.12 To authorize a Sewer Extension Contract with Joe Sanderson of MAVIS, LLC for 5 lost off Glenns Creek Road in Frankfort, Kentucky (Sewer Department).
Purpose: To approve a contract with Joe Sanderson of MAVIS, LLC for 5 lost off Glenns Creek Road in Frankfort, Kentucky which is zoned residential with 5 lots, with improvements including 5 new low pressure pump stations, 1,250 feet of 2-inch SDR 21 pipe, serving 5 lots on tract 2 of MAVIS LLC property.
Background: Prior to acceptance of discharge from a development into the municipal sanitary sewer and acceptance of the development's collection by the Department, a contract must be entered into between the developer and the City of Frankfort.
Joe Sanderson has signed the contract. Sanitary sewer plans and specifications have been prepared and submitted to the Department for review and approval. The Division of Water has approved the sanitary sewer plans and specifications. Final acceptance is contingent upon completion of the 30-day waiting period for testing after construction is completed.
Recommendation: Approval
Attachment:
Sewer Extension Contract
Contact Person
Name: William R. Scalf, Jr., P.E.
Title: Director
Department: Sewer
Phone: 502/875-2448
Email: wscalf@frankfort.ky.gov
7.13 Personnel Action Employee Department Effective Date Other
Resignation David Johnson Planning & Bldg Codes 11-13-09 Building Inspector III;
Authorize payment of all accrued leave as of effective date
Attachment:
David Johnson resignation letter
Contact Person
Name: Randy Donahue
Title: Director
Department: Human Resources
Phone: 502/875-8500
Email: rdonahue@frankfort.ky.gov
8. BOARD APPOINTMENTS
9. OLD BUSINESS
10. NEW BUSINESS
11. ADJOURNMENT
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