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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes 08-24-2004 Workshop CITY COUNCIL WORKSHOP MEETING CITY HALL ANNEX 111 Polk Avenue, Cape Canaveral, Florida TUESDAY August 24, 2004 5:00 PM MINUTES CALL TO ORDER: ROLL CALL: Mayor Pro Tem Bob Hoog Council Member Steve Miller Council Member Jim Morgan Mayor Rocky Randels Council Member Richard Treverton Others Present: City Manager Bennett Boucher City Attorney Anthony Garganese Assistant City Clerk Virginia Haas Public Works Director Ed Gardulski Building Official Todd Morley Accounting Technician Cheryl Puleo Canaveral Precinct Don Barker Fire Chief Dave Sargeant DISCUSSION: 1. Evaluating the Proposed Acquisition of Property at 7077 N. Atlantic Avenue. Bennett Boucher, City Manager, summarized the evaluation of the building located at 7077 N. Atlantic. The 42,032 square foot office/manufacturing building was built in 1964 with 1.835 total acres of land. Mr. Boucher explained that the front portion roof was replaced in 1999 and the rear roof portion was replaced in 2000. The owner, Randall O'Brien acquired this property on June 30, 1995 for $550,000 and the C-2 zoning is 50 %. There is a service elevator with 3,000 pounds capacity. A Phase I Environmental Assessment was conducted in July of 2004, however a phase II evaluation is recommended. Mr. Boucher stated that the potential use of the facility would be approximately 24,000 square feet leaving 17,632 square feet for future growth. Mr. Boucher cautioned that at this time the appraisals are confidential. He explained that the City is under no obligation until an City of Cape Canaveral, Florida City Council Workshop Meeting Minutes August 24, 2004 Page 2 z C option agreement is approved at a public City Council Meeting. Mr. Boucher stated that he had informed Mr. O'Brien his price was substantially higher than the appraisals. Mr. Boucher further spoke to Mr. O'Brien regarding holding a 15 year note. Mr. Morgan inputted a counter offer of 1.35 million with certain conditions as a fair offer and mentioned a possible 30 year mortgage. Attorney Garganese related that the mortgage could not be secured with the real property however collateral could come from public service tax. Mr. Treverton concurred with Mr. Morgan however favored the 15 year mortgage. Todd Morley, Building Official summarized his review of the building. Mr. Morley explained that one rooftop air conditioning unit had been replaced in 2003. He recommended replacing the remaining units as well as the air handlers. Mr. Morley summarized the egress issues, and required sprinkler system. The existing freight elevator and shaft would need upgrading. Mr. Morley recommended new wall insulation and explained the ADA compliance standards covering accessible routes to building, ramps, wider sidewalks, signage and re- striping. He stressed the need for a structural engineer to review support areas near garages. He also recommended impact glass for all windows. The electrical report of existing conditions found the main panel in good standing. Light fixtures will need replacing and breakers need to be named. There was mention that 2500 amp may not be C v sufficient. Mr. Miller agreed with the counter -offer of 1.35 million to include due diligence and contingency. A motion was made by Mr. Morgan and seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Hoog to submit a counter -offer of 1.35 million contingent upon the results of the phase II environmental study any other due diligence as required. Vote on the motion carried 5-0 with voting as follows: Mayor Pro Tem Hoog, For Mr. Miller, For Mr. Morgan, For Mayor Randels, For Mr. Treverton, For ADJOURNMENT: There being no further business the meeting adjourned at 6:03 P.M. VirginiaHaas, Assistant City Clerk Cre'