AGENDA. 5. GENERAL PUBLIC COMMENT At this time, the Commission will receive comments from the public regarding matters not appearing on this agenda.

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1 CITY OF BARTOW CITY COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING MONDAY, JULY 16, 2018 AT 6:00 P.M. (EST) OR AS SOON THEREAFTER AS POSSIBLE CITY HALL COMMISSION CHAMBERS, 450 NORTH WILSON AVENUE, BARTOW, FL CALL TO ORDER AGENDA 2. INVOCATION - Pastor Jim Hatch of First Presbyterian Church 3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG 4. PROCLAMATIONS AND SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS 4.01 Issuance of proclamation recognizing July 2018 as Parks and Recreation Month. Being accepted by Joey Williams, Bartow Recreation Athletics Superintendent Polk Solar Co-Operative Presentation 5. GENERAL PUBLIC COMMENT At this time, the Commission will receive comments from the public regarding matters not appearing on this agenda. 6. CITY ANNOUNCEMENTS 7. REPORTS OF CHARTER OFFICERS 7.01 City Manager Communications Budget Work Session Work Session - review of Commission Policies and Procedures 7.02 City Attorney Communications Update on Downtown Parking 8. AGENDA MODIFICATION/APPROVAL 9. PUBLIC COMMENT ON AGENDA ITEMS At this time, the Commission will receive comments from the public regarding matters that appear on this agenda, not otherwise scheduled for a separate Public Hearing.

2 City Commission Regular Meeting Monday, July 16, 6:00 p.m. Page 2 of HEARINGS FIRST AND SECOND READINGS AND PUBLIC HEARINGS First reading and consideration of Ordinance No AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION (B) OF THE UNIFIED LAND DEVELOPMENT CODE RELATED TO DURATION OF DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENTS; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE UPON FINAL PASSAGE First reading and consideration of Ordinance No AN ORDINANCE APPROVING THE FINAL PLAT OF HOLLAND PARK PLACE, BEING A SUBDIVISION LYING IN SECTION 17, TOWNSHIP 30 SOUTH, RANGE 25 EAST, CITY OF BARTOW, POLK COUNTY, FLORIDA; AGREEING TO ACCEPT FOR MAINTENANCE BY THE CITY OF BARTOW CERTAIN IMPROVEMENTS THEREIN DEDICATED TO THE PUBLIC UPON THE SATISFACTORY COMPLETION OF ITS CONSTRUCTION; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE UPON FINAL PASSAGE. 11. CONSENT AGENDA Approval of June 18, 2018 City Commission Regular Meeting minutes Acceptance of the Community Redevelopment Agency quarterly report Approval to extend interlocal agreement between the City of Lakeland and the City of Bartow for transmission & distribution of electric energy and training and certification of personnel Approval of City Commissioner absence(s) for June 18, 2018 excusal(s): Vice Mayor Simpson. 12. OTHER COMMISSION BUSINESS OLD BUSINESS None NEW BUSINESS 13. RESOLUTIONS Ranking procedure and approval to appoint a new board member to the Community Redevelopment Agency. The term will expire October Resolution No R PRELIMINARY RATE RESOLUTION; A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF BARTOW, FLORIDA RELATING TO THE PROVISION OF FIRE PROTECTION SERVICES, FACILITIES AND PROGRAMS IN THE CITY OF BARTOW, FLORIDA; PROVIDING AUTHORITY; PROVIDING PURPOSE AND DEFINITIONS;

3 City Commission Regular Meeting Monday, July 16, 6:00 p.m. Page 3 of 3 DIRECTING THE PREPARATION OF AN ASSESSMENT ROLL AND NOTIFICATION PROCEDURES; AUTHORIZING A PUBLIC HEARING AND DIRECTING THE PROVISION OF NOTICE THEREOF; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE Resolution No R PRELIMINARY RATE RESOLUTION; A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF BARTOW, FLORIDA RELATING TO THE PROVIDING OF STORMWATER SERVICES, FACILITIES AND PROGRAMS IN THE CITY OF BARTOW, FLORIDA; PROVIDING AUTHORITY; PROVIDING PURPOSE AND DEFINITIONS; DIRECTING THE PREPARATION OF AN ASSESSMENT ROLL AND NOTIFICATION PROCEDURES; AUTHORIZING A PUBLIC HEARING AND DIRECTING THE PROVISION OF NOTICE THEREOF; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE Resolution No R A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF BARTOW HONORING FIFTY YEARS OF MUNICIPAL HOME RULE IN THE FLORIDA CONSTITUTION AND COMMITTING TO AN EDUCATIONAL INITIATIVE TO HELP FLORIDIANS UNDERSTAND THIS BENEFICIAL RIGHT Resolution No R - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF BARTOW, FLORIDA RELATING TO THE DISPOSITION OF SURPLUS REAL PROPERTY; DECLARING PARCELS (0 3RD AVENUE SOUTH) AND (1755 LAUREL STREET EAST) TO BE SURPLUS; AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO TAKE ALL STEPS NECESSARY TO TRANSFER SUCH SURPLUS REAL PROPERTY TO THE BARTOW COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. 14. COMMISSIONER COMMENTS JAMES F. CLEMENTS TRISH PFEIFFER SCOTT SJOBLOM WILLIAM BILLY SIMPSON LEO E. LONGWORTH 15. ADJOURNMENT Please be advised that if you desire to appeal from any decisions made as a result of the above hearing or meeting, you will need a record of the proceedings and in some cases a verbatim record is required. You must make your own arrangements to produce this record. (Florida Statute ). If you are a person with a disability who needs any accommodation in order to participate in this proceeding, you are entitled, at no cost to you, to the provision of certain assistance. Please contact the City Clerk s Office at 450 N. Wilson Avenue, P.O. Box 1069, Bartow, Florida or phone (863) within 2 working days of your receipt of this meeting notification; if you are hearing or voice impaired, call Posted at City Hall, Bartow Public Library, and the City s website on July 12, 2018.

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10 Case #ULDC / Development Agreements Planning Department Staff Report P & Z Hearing Date: June 25, 2018 City Commission Dates: July 16, 2018 (1 st Reading) August 6, 2018 (2 nd Reading/Public Hearing) GENERAL INFORMATION Request: Applicant: Public Notice: Review and recommendation to the City Commission of a City staff initiated amendment to Section (B) of the Unified Land Development Code (ULDC) to change the duration of Development Agreements from twenty (20) years to thirty (30) years. City of Bartow Planning Department Public notice of the request was published in the local newspaper. Since it is a general text amendment to the ULDC individual notices to property owners is not required. STAFF ANALYSIS: Application #ULDC is a City staff initiated amendment to the City of Bartow Unified Land Development Code (ULDC). The purpose of the amendment is to make a change to Section (B) of the ULDC to extend the allowable duration of a DA from twenty (20) years to thirty (30) years. The proposed revision is shown below in strikethrough and underline format. Duration of Agreement. The duration of a development agreement shall not exceed twenty thirty (20) (30) years. It may be extended by mutual consent of the City and the developer, subject to a public hearing in accordance with above. The change to a thirty (30) year duration would make the City s requirement identical to the timeframe contained in Section , Florida Statutes. STRATEGIC PLANNING GOAL(s) & ACTION STEP(s) THAT THIS ITEM MEETS This request is consistent with and assists the City in meeting Strategic Planning Goal #1 Financially Sound, High Performing City Organization; Goal #3 - Diverse, Expanding Local Economy Increasing Community Prosperity and Wealth and; and Goal #5 - Redevelop and Grow the City. STAFF RECOMMENDATION Planning staff recommends that the Planning and Zoning Commission forward a recommendation to the City Commission to amend Section (B) of the ULDC to change the duration of Development Agreements from twenty (20) years to thirty (30) years as presented. PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION At its meeting of June 25, 2018, the Planning and Zoning Commission voted to recommend approval of this application to the City Commission.

11 ORDINANCE NO AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION (B) OF THE UNIFIED LAND DEVELOPMENT CODE RELATED TO DURATION OF DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENTS; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE UPON FINAL PASSAGE. Whereas, the Planning and Zoning Commission of the City of Bartow, after holding a duly noticed public hearing on the same, recommends amending Section (B) of the Unified Land Development Code related to the duration of Development Agreements; and Whereas, the City Commission of the City of Bartow adopts the recommendations of the Planning and Zoning Commission and finds that it is in the best interest of the health, welfare, safety and morals of the citizens of the City of Bartow. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ENACTED BY THE PEOPLE OF THE CITY OF BARTOW, FLORIDA: Section 1. Section (B) of the Unified Land Development Code related to duration of Development Agreements is hereby amended as follows: (B) Duration of Agreement. The duration of a development agreement shall not exceed twenty thirty (20) (30) years. It may be extended by mutual consent of the City and the developer, subject to a public hearing in accordance with above. Section 2. Upon the effective date of the this Ordinance, said Amendments shall be incorporated into the City of Bartow Unified Land Development Code, Tables of Content and Index and any section or paragraph number or letter and any heading may be changed or modified as necessary to effectuate the foregoing. Section 3. After passage on first reading, at least three copies of this ordinance in the form in which it has been passed on first reading shall be made available for public inspection in the Office of the City Clerk, and there shall be published in a newspaper published and of general circulation in the City of Bartow, a notice describing this ordinance in brief and general terms and stating that it is available for public inspection in the office of the City Clerk, together with the time and place when and where it will be considered on second reading at the public hearing. Such publication shall be at least ten days prior to the time advertised. Section 4. After final passage, there shall be published in a newspaper published and of general circulation in the City of Bartow, a notice describing this ordinance in brief and general terms and stating that it is available for public inspection in the office of City Clerk, and this ordinance shall take effect upon final passage. INTRODUCED AND PASSED on First Reading the day of, 2018.

12 PASSED AND DULY ADOPTED, on Second Reading with a quorum present and voting, by the City Commission of Bartow, Florida, this day of, ATTEST WITH SEAL: CITY OF BARTOW By: Jacki Poole, City Clerk By: Leo E. Longworth, Mayor Approved as to correctness and form: Approved as to substance: By: Sean R. Parker, City Attorney By: George A. Long, City Manager

13 Case # S FP / Holland Park Place Final Plat Planning Department Staff Report City Commission Dates: July 16, 2018 (1 st Reading) August 6, 2018 (2 nd Reading/Public Hearing) GENERAL INFORMATION Request: Owner: Location: Number of Lots: Zoning Classification: Future Land Use Designation: PSP Approval: Construction Plan Approval: Approval of the final plat for the Holland Park Place subdivision. Heritage Investments of Polk County, LLC West side of Old Homeland Road; 150 south of Lisa Lane in Section 17, Township 30S, Range 25E, Polk County Florida. 27 (See Attachment A to Ordinance No ) A total of 60 lots are approved for development. The remaining lots will be developed and platted at a later date. PD, Planned Development LDR, Low Density Residential The City Commission approved the Preliminary Subdivision Plat for the subdivision in April The Development Review Committee approved the subdivision construction plan in August SPECIAL INFORMATION Transportation/Access: Utility Systems: Stormwater Management: The proposed lots will access Old Homeland Road via the project s internal roadway system. All rights of way within the development are private streets and will not be dedicated to the City. Appropriate easements have been placed over the roadways to ensure rights of access for all government services and utility providers. The new streets within the project will be named Kissengen Park Boulevard and Kissengen Park Drive. The project is located in the City s utility service area and capacity exists to serve the project. Water, sanitary sewer and electric utility infrastructure have been constructed at the developer s expense concurrent with site development. The surface water management areas for the project will be owned and maintained by the developer/homeowners

14 Application S FP Page 2 of 2 association. The stormwater pipes and structures within the project will be owned and maintained by the Homeowners Association. IMPACT ANALYSIS Land Use Compatibility: Comprehensive Plan: The final plat for Holland Park Place subdivision is consistent with the underlying residential zoning classification. The final plat for Holland Park Place subdivision is consistent with the City s Comprehensive Plan. STRATEGIC PLANNING GOAL(s) & ACTION STEP(s) THAT THIS ITEM MEETS: Approval of the final plat for the Holland Park Place subdivision will assist the City in meeting Strategic Planning Strategic Planning Goal #3 - More Livable Community Enriching Residents Lives; Goal #4 - Diverse, Expanding Local Economy Increasing Community Prosperity and Wealth and; and Goal #5 - Redevelop and Grow the City. STAFF ANALYSIS AND RECOMMENDATION The developer has chosen to proceed with the platting of the Holland Park Place subdivision prior to the issuance of a certificate of completion for the subdivision infrastructure. Improvements that have not been completed as required include survey and testing, earthwork, roadways, water system, sanitary sewer system, and sidewalks. Subject to the City s Unified Land Development Code a developer may proceed with plat approval subject to a performance bond or other acceptable surety instrument being posted to guarantee the completion of the common infrastructure improvements based on an estimate of the cost for the remaining improvements. City staff has received a certified estimate in the amount of $170,220 and found it acceptable for the purpose intended. The appropriate surety instrument will be submitted prior to the second reading of the ordinance. The surety instrument will be held until a certificate of completion is issued and a resolution is adopted by the City Commission agreeing to accept for maintenance common improvements consisting of the potable water and electric utility system improvements. The Development Review Committee recommends approval of the final plat for the Holland Park Place subdivision for the following reasons: 1. It is consistent with the approved Preliminary Subdivision Plat and subdivision construction plans; 2. It is consistent with the City s Unified Land Development Code, Infrastructure Design Manual and Comprehensive Plan; and 3. It is consistent with Florida Statutes.

15 ORDINANCE NO AN ORDINANCE APPROVING THE FINAL PLAT OF HOLLAND PARK PLACE, BEING A SUBDIVISION LYING IN SECTION 17, TOWNSHIP 30 SOUTH, RANGE 25 EAST, CITY OF BARTOW, POLK COUNTY, FLORIDA; AGREEING TO ACCEPT FOR MAINTENANCE BY THE CITY OF BARTOW CERTAIN IMPROVEMENTS THEREIN DEDICATED TO THE PUBLIC UPON THE SATISFACTORY COMPLETION OF ITS CONSTRUCTION; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE UPON FINAL PASSAGE. Whereas, Heritage Investments of Polk County, LLC, a Florida limited liability company duly organized under the laws of the State of Florida is seeking approval of the final plat of Holland Park Place and acceptance for maintenance by the City of Bartow of certain improvement therein dedicated to the public upon the satisfactory completion of its construction; Whereas, upon due consideration, the Development Review Committee of the City of Bartow has recommended the approval of the final plat of Holland Park Place and acceptance for maintenance by the City of Bartow of certain improvements therein dedicated to the public upon the satisfactory completion of its construction; and Whereas, the City Commission of the City of Bartow finds that said recommendation of the Development Review Committee is in the best interest of the citizens of Bartow. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ENACTED BY THE PEOPLE OF THE CITY OF BARTOW, FLORIDA: Section 1. Upon the prior approval and recommendation of the Development Review Committee of the City of Bartow, Florida, the final plat of Holland Park Place, submitted by the owners thereof, for the subdivision of the property described in and depicted on the map thereof attached hereto as Exhibit A and incorporated herein by reference, is hereby approved. Section 2. The City of Bartow shall by Resolution accept for maintenance those certain improvements therein dedicated to the public upon the satisfactory completion of its construction. Section 3. After passage on first reading, at least three correct copies of this ordinance in the form in which it has been passed on first reading shall be made available for public inspection in the Office of the City Clerk, and there shall be published in a newspaper published and of general circulation in the City of Bartow, a notice describing this ordinance in

16 brief and general terms and stating that it is available for public inspection in the Office of the City Clerk, together with the time and place when and where it will be considered for final passage. Such publication shall be at least ten days prior to the time advertised. Section 4. If any provision or portion of this ordinance is declared by any court of competent jurisdiction to be void, unconstitutional, or unenforceable, then all remaining provisions and portions of this ordinance shall remain in full force and effect. Section 5. This ordinance shall become effective immediately upon passage and adoption by the City Commission of the City of Bartow, Florida. INTRODUCED AND PASSED on First Reading this day of, PASSED AND DULY ADOPTED, on Second Reading with a quorum present and voting, by the City Commission of Bartow, Florida, this day of, ATTEST WITH SEAL: CITY OF BARTOW By: Jacki Poole, City Clerk By: Leo E. Longworth, Mayor Approved as to correctness and form: Approved as to substance: By: Sean R. Parker, City Attorney By: George A. Long, City Manager

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32 RANKING PROCEDURE AND APPOINTMENT OF A NEW ITEM NO MEMBER TO THE COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY SUMMARY: The request is for the Commission to rank attached nominee(s). Based on the scores of the nominees, the Commission will then vote to approve their selection. The vacancy was created by resignation of Board Member Clifton Lewis. The unexpired term will end October BACKGROUND: The Community Redevelopment Agency is established under Chapter of the Florida Statutes and under Section 30 of the City s Code of Ordinances. (Refer to Ordinance Nos (April 16, 1990), 1547 (June 4, 1990) and Resolution No (June 4, 1990). The Board consists of seven members who have staggered four-year terms. Term is limited to 2 consecutive terms. Meets the fourth Wednesday of each month at 8:00 a.m. in the City Commission Chambers located at City Hall. The Agency was created to promote redevelopment of slum and blighted areas as established by the Community Redevelopment Area and Plan. Funds are provided through increases in the valuation of taxable real property in both the City and County after the establishment of a base year tax value. The Agency is established for a 30-year period. The Agency has an executive director who administers the day to day operations. Members of this Agency must file an annual Statement of Financial Interest. There is no special education or training to hold a position on this board. STAFF ANALYSIS: During the June 18, 2018 Regular Meeting, each Commissioner was assigned to submit a nomination to the City Clerk s office by July 12, One application was submitted. Additional applications may be submitted prior to ranking for consideration. The Commissioners will consider all application(s) and rank them. The applicant with the lowest number being their first choice, and so on. Once the scores have been tallied, a motion would be made to approve the appointment. It has been determined that all applicants reside in or have a place of business located within the CRA district. Submitted application(s) are attached to this staff report. The vacancy was advertised in the Polk County Democrat newspaper, posted on the City s website and posted on the bulletin board at City Hall and the Bartow Public Library. STRATEGIC PLANNING GOAL(S) & ACTION STEP(S) THAT THIS ITEM MEETS: Goal #3 Growing Well-planned Sustainable City, Objective #5 Update City plans and development regulations Goal #4 Diverse, expanding local economy increasing community prosperity and wealth RECOMMENDATION: That the Commission rank the nominations and proceed with appointing a new member based on the ranking results. /s/city Clerk Jacqueline Poole

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50 ITEM NO MEMORANDUM City Attorney s Office July 13, 2018 TO: FROM: SUBJECT: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Commission Sean R. Parker, City Attorney W.A. Drew Crawford, Assistant City Attorney Resolution R Bartow Community Redevelopment Agency Request by Bartow CRA for Donation of Two (2) City-owned parcels of real estate 0 3rd Avenue South (Near Stanford Street East), Parcel ID Number and 1755 Laurel Street East (Near Scott Avenue South), Parcel ID Number ACTION REQUESTED: Adopt Resolution R authorizing the City Manager to take all actions necessary to transfer parcels and to the Bartow CRA for redevelopment activity Background The Bartow Community Redevelopment Agency ( CRA ) is charged with rehabilitating blighted commercial and residential areas in the City of Bartow. To accomplish its goals, CRA staff works with landowners and private developers to churn vacant properties, repair existing structures and build new structures in the City of Bartow s designated community redevelopment area. CRA Staff has targeted two (2) vacant parcels of residential real estate in the community redevelopment area for redevelopment activity. Both parcels are currently owned by the City of Bartow. The first, parcel number , is located on 3rd Avenue South, in the East End CRA area of focus, near Stanford Street East, the L.B. Brown House and the Burkett Chapel Primitive Baptist Church. The second, parcel number , is located at 1755 Laurel Street, in the East Side area of the CRA, and lies east of the CSX Railroad line near Scott Street South. Private developers have expressed interest in building new single family homes on these targeted vacant parcels. In Ordinance , the City of Bartow determined: [I]f the United States, or any department or agency thereof, the state or any

51 Page 2 July 13, 2018 Resolution R political subdivision or agency thereof, any municipality of this state, any independent or dependent special district incorporated within this state or corporation or other organization not for profit which may be organized for the purposes of promoting community interest and welfare, should desire any real property that may be owned by the city for public or community interest and welfare, including but not limited to the provision affordable housing and redevelopment activity within an active community redevelopment area created pursuant to Part III of F.S. Chapter 163, then the United States, or any department or agency thereof, state or such political subdivision, agency, municipality, district, corporation or organization may apply to the city commission for a conveyance or lease of such property. The city commission, if satisfied that such property is required for such use and is not needed for municipal purposes, may thereupon sell, convey or lease the same at private sale to the applicant for such price, whether nominal or otherwise, as the commission may fix, regardless of the actual value of such property. The fact of such application being made, the purpose for which such property is to be used, and the price or rent therefor shall be set out in a resolution duly adopted by such board. In case of a lease, the term of such lease shall be recited in such resolution. No advertisement shall be required. The City of Bartow has received a request from the CRA for transfer of the two identified parcels for redevelopment activity, at a nominal price. According to an internal CRA study of 2016 property values, vacant real estate in the East End of the City is valued at approximately $27,365 per acre. Developed single family residential property in the East End of the City is valued at approximately $169,245 per acre (a 619% increase in value). Recommendation Staff recommends that the City Commission adopt Resolution R and authorize the City Manager to take all steps necessary to transfer City-owned parcels and to the Bartow CRA for redevelopment activity.

52 RESOLUTION NO R A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF BARTOW, FLORIDA RELATING TO THE DISPOSITION OF SURPLUS REAL PROPERTY; DECLARING PARCELS (0 3RD AVENUE SOUTH) AND (1755 LAUREL STREET EAST) TO BE SURPLUS; AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO TAKE ALL STEPS NECESSARY TO TRANSFER SUCH SURPLUS REAL PROPERTY TO THE BARTOW COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE WHEREAS, the City of Bartow owns two (2) parcels of vacant residentially-zoned real property located on 3rd Avenue South (Parcel ) and Laurel Street East (Parcel ), respectively; and WHEREAS, the City has received an application from the Bartow Community Redevelopment Agency for transfer of the referenced parcels for redevelopment activity; WHEREAS, Section of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Bartow, Florida, as amended by Ordinance , states, in pertinent part: and [I]f the United States, or any department or agency thereof, the state or any political subdivision or agency thereof, any municipality of this state, any independent or dependent special district incorporated within this state or corporation or other organization not for profit which may be organized for the purposes of promoting community interest and welfare, should desire any real property that may be owned by the city for public or community interest and welfare, including but not limited to the provision affordable housing and redevelopment activity within an active community redevelopment area created pursuant to Part III of F.S. Chapter 163, then the United States, or any department or agency thereof, state or such political subdivision, agency, municipality, district, corporation or organization may apply to the city commission for a conveyance or lease of such property. The city commission, if satisfied that such property is required for such use and is not needed for municipal purposes, may thereupon sell, convey or lease the same at private sale to the applicant for such price, whether nominal or otherwise, as the commission may fix, regardless of the actual value of such property. The fact of such application being made, the purpose for which such property is to be used, and the price or rent therefor shall be set out in a resolution duly adopted by such board. In case of a lease, the term of such lease shall be recited in such resolution. No advertisement shall be required. WHEREAS, the City Commission is satisfied that the referenced parcels are not needed for municipal purposes, and are thus surplus, and that the best use of such parcels is for redevelopment 1

53 activity to be coordinated by the Bartow Community Redevelopment Agency; and WHEREAS, the City Commission finds that the transfer should be effected at a nominal value so as to maximize the redevelopment options available to the Bartow Community Redevelopment Agency; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE PEOPLE OF THE CITY OF BARTOW: SECTION 1. Incorporation of Recitals. The foregoing recitals are incorporated herein and found by the City Commission to be true and correct statements of fact. SECTION 2. Property Declared Surplus. The City of Bartow formally declares real property located on 3rd Avenue South (Parcel ) and Laurel Street East (Parcel ), to be surplus. SECTION 3. City Manager to Transfer Surplus Property to Bartow Community Redevelopment Agency. The City Commission directs the City Manager to transfer the real property located on 3rd Avenue South (Parcel ) and Laurel Street East (Parcel ) to the Bartow Community Redevelopment Agency for nominal consideration. The City Manager is directed to and authorized to take all steps necessary to effectuate such transfer. SECTION 4. Effective Date. This Resolution shall take effect immediately upon its adoption. JULY, PASSED AND ADOPTED BY THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF BARTOW THIS 16th DAY OF ATTEST: CITY OF BARTOW: City Clerk Jacqueline Poole Approved as to correctness and form: Mayor Leo E. Longworth Approved as to substance: Asst. City Attorney Drew Crawford City Manager George A. Long 2