One Time Event (2024-08-12)

CITY COUNCIL WORKSHOP A Special Meeting was held on August 12, 2024 at 4:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers of City Hall. Council President Kenneth Burgess called the meeting to order at 4:03 p.m. Roll call was taken. Present were members Lance A. Smith, Kenneth Burgess, Steven F. Spina, Ph.D., Jodi Wilkeson and Mayor Melonie Bahr Monson. City Manager William Poe and City Attorney Matthew Maggard were present. Charles Proctor was absent. Staff present: Public Works Director Shane LeBlanc, Utility Director John Bostic, Public Information Officer Kevin Weiss, Planning Director Todd Vande Berg, Building Official Bill Burgess, Chief of Police Derek Brewer, Principal Planner Rodney Corriveau, Purchasing Agent Karen Miller, IT Systems Administrator Chris Udeli, CIS/Community Planner Tommy- Lee Hunt, Airport Executive Assistant Lucy Huber, Public Information Officer Intern Francesca Cufino and Deputy City Clerk Ricardo Quiñones. 1. WORKSHOP ITEMS 1.1 AD Morgan - Presentation John Kalaf, Vice President of Operations for AD Morgan, introduced his team then reviewed their presentation for the Zephyrhills City Complex. Council asked questions which were answered. 1.2 Wharton Smith - Presentation Representatives from Wharton Smith reviewed their presentation for the Zephyrhills City Complex. Council asked questions which were answered. 1.3 Ajax Building - Presentation Tim Sool Regional Director from Ajax Building introduced his team and reviewed their presentation for the Zephyrhills City Complex. Council asked questions which were answered. 5:48 p.m. Workshop adjourned to resume after the regular City Council Meeting. 9:05 p.m. Workshop reconvened. City Manager William Poe said the purpose of the reconvening was for Council to rank the groups that presented today. Lance Smith asked for staff ranking. City Manager William Poe said that staff ranking placed AD Morgan - First, Ajax Building - Second, Wharton Smith – Third. Discussion followed regarding funding sources and the City’s Capital Improvement plan. Public Works Director Shane LeBlanc said we have CPH as the design team and need to hire a CMAR (construction manager at risk) as soon as possible to work with the design team for the success of the project. Discussion followed.

Council Ranked the construction companies the same as staff at A D Morgan - First, Ajax Building - Second, Wharton Smith – Third. Meeting Adjourned: 9:29 p.m. Submitted by Ricardo Quiñones