1999-0715 Regular City Commision Meeting (2)

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Commissioner Kauffman ves Commissioner Morrow yes Vice-Mayor Turetsky ves Mayor Samson ves 9F. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF SUNNY ISLES BEACH, FLORIDA, AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO PURCHASE TWO SHUTTLE BUSES FROM METROTRANS CORPORATION, FOR A TOTAL COST OF $131,302.00;PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. ACTION: City Clerk Brown-Morilla read the title, and City Manager Jim DiPietro introduced the item with a cost of $65,651 each. He also noted that the buses would operate on both gasoline and compressed natural gas. He asked for authority to purchase a third bus, provided the funding is available for the purchase for a total price of$196,953. Public Speakers: none Mayor Samson passed the gavel to Vice Mayor Turetsky. Mayor Samson moved and Commissioner Morrow seconded a motion to authorize the City Manager to purchase three (3) buses, provided the funding is available for the purchase of the third bus. Resolution No. 99-151 was adopted by a unanimous voice vote of 5-0 in favor. In response to Commissioner Kauffman's question regarding additional buses, Mayor Samson expressed the desire to have City buses operating seven (7) days a week. 10. MOTIONS: 10A. CONCEPTUAL APPROVAL OF CITY ENTRANCE SIGN. ACTION: [City Clerk Note: item 9-D was heard in conjunction with item 10-A] City Clerk Brown-Morilla read the title, and Bill Rosenberg introduced the item noting that based on previous comments from the City Commission the proposed signage had been changed. Commissioner Kauffman questioned the size and the composition of the sign. Commissioner Morrow requested that the logo be larger, and she agreed with Commissioner Kauffntan regarding the composition of the material. Commissioner Iglesias noted that the Florida Department of Transportation(FDOT) would have final approval on what would be permitted to be installed at the entrance ways, based on safety factors due to the proximity to the roadways. Commissioner Morrow requested that the font style of the lettering be changed and Mr. Rosenberg agreed to work with her on such modifications. Commissioner Iglesias asked about having lighting for the Medjool Date Palms at the entrance ways. City staff is to attempt to obtain a power source from FPL. Mr. Rosenberg said that lighting for the signs was planned to be from solar energy. Commissioner Kauffman moved and Commissioner Iglesias seconded a motion to Summary Minutes of the July 15, 1999, Regular City Commission Meeting - Page 10 of 13