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Multi -Purpose Building in Tract 27.
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NOTICE OF
CITY COUNCIL
WORKSHOP MEETING
Please be advised that there will be a Workshop Meeting
of the City Council on Wednesday, August 3, 1988 at 9:00 a.m.
in Conference Room #1 at Tamarac City Hall, 7525 N.W. 88th
Avenue, Tamarac, Florida.
The subjects of this meeting are the Multi -Purpose
Building and the Tamarac Sports Complex.
All meetings are open to the public.
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Carol E. Barbuto
City Clerk
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POLICY OF NONDISCRIMINATION ON THE BASIS OF HANDICAPPED STATUS
CITY OF TAMARAC
CITY COUNCIL WORKSHOP MEETING
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 3, 1988
TAPE 1
CALL TO ORDER: Mayor Abramowitz called this meeting to Order on
Wednesday, August 3, 1988 at 9:00 A.M. in Conference Room #1 (City
Clerk's Office).
PRESENT:
Mayor Norman Abramowitz
Vice Mayor Jack Stelzer
Councilman Dr. H. Larry Bender
Councilman Bruce Hoffman
Councilman Henry Rohr
ALSO PRESENT:
John P. Kelly, City Manager
Pauline Walaszek, Special Services
Secretary
TAMARAC SPORTS COMPLEX (TRACT 27)
Mike Couzzo, Director of Public Works, said Scharf &
Associates have been retained to do the work and design
on the Multi -Purpose Building and the Tamarac Sports
Complex.
Gary Kuell of Scharf & Associates, said the Tamarac
Sports Complex would be constructed in two Phases. He
said at the present time, Phase I would be constructed
leaving Phase II for a later date. He said Phase I would
include baseball, football and softball fields, 200
parking spaces and a concession stand. He said the
Public Works Department recently saved $100,000.00 by
clearing and grating the area themselves.
Mr. Kuell said Phase I would also include a tot lot,
storage for the concession stand, meeting rooms,
restrooms, ground keeping facility and a storage area for
the athletic leagues.
At this time, Mr. Kuell exhibited drawings of Phase I and
the Building. He said the building would be simple with
a glass block type. He said there would be a
conference room and the building would be made from
cement block and stucco.
Mayor Abramowitz asked how large the building would be
and Mr. Kuell replied, 1,755 square feet.
Mr. Couzzo said the building would be constructed with
high durability fixtures which would result in low
maintenance. He said there were high shutters which
would eliminate vandalism.
C/M Rohr asked if the football field would have bleachers
and Mr. Couzzo said the football field would be used for
small games.
Mr. Kuell said there would be 200 parking spaces
available for the Park and Mr. Couzzo said the parking
would be centralized for the different activities in the
Park.
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Mayor Abramowitz asked if the Park would have a Public
Announcement system and Mr. Couzzo replied, yes.
C/M Bender asked if there were water fountains
conveniently located and Mr. Couzzo said there would be
facilities conveniently available and water fountains
would be located just outside of the dugouts.
C/M Hoffman asked where the money for the project would
come from and Mr. Couzzo said the Public Works Department
presently saved $100,000.00 in doing work on the project
and may perform other projects in-house.
C/M Hoffman said there was not enough money in the Parks
and Recreation Fund to complete the project and Mr.
Couzzo said the project would be done in Phases rather
than at one time. C/M Hoffman said he wanted the people
to be aware that they would not be taxed for the project.
Mr. Couzzo said the project would be phased and, if
additional parking was needed, more parking could be
installed.
V/M Stelzer asked where the Ingress/Egress would be
located and Mr. Kuell said the only Ingress/Egress areas
would be on 77th Avenue and on Nob Hill Road.
V/M Stelzer asked if a road would go around the facility
and Mr. Couzzo said there would only be one roadway for
the facility.
V/M Stelzer said if Public Works did the work for the
Park, then the money spent should be reimbursed,to the
Public Works Department from the Parks & Recreation Fund
to avoid taxing the people.
MULTI --PURPOSE BUILDING
Mr. Kuell said the Multi -Purpose Building would be
located between the existing building at Tamarac Park and
Tamarac Elementary School. He said additional parking,
which would be paid with the School Fund, was being
negotiated. He said the School officials reviewed the
Plans and were very pleased with them.
At this time, Mr. Kuell exhibited Plans for the building.
He said the building would be big with a gymnasium and
there would be a stand-alone facility. He said the
gymnasium would be closed to the public during the days
the School i.s in session; however, the stand-alone
facility could be used by the public. He said there
would be more space available for parking because the
basketball courts are going to be removed from their
present position at Tamarac Park and placed at the
Tamarac Sports Complex. He said the gymnasium would
contain an area for basketball as well.
Mayor Abramowitz said the parking situation at the Park
should be greatly considered during the planning process
and Mr. Couzzo said once the Tamarac Sports Complex was
completed, most of the traffic would be there; however,
since the City would only be using the gymnasium when the
School was not in session, the traffic would not be a
great impact.
City Manager Kelly asked if it cost more money having the
buildings separated and Mr. Kuell said it would not look
appropriate having the buildings together because of the
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difference in height. He said there would be a patio
area between the two buildings with benches.
C/M Hoffman asked how many restrooms were available and
Mr. Kuell said there would be 3 restroom facilities
available; however, the restrooms with the showers would
be closed during the day to avoid access by the children.
He said there were restrooms available near the school
as well.
Mr. Kuell said the office for the personnel would be
located in a position where the entire facility could be
viewed. Mr. Couzzo said the Plans were designed to
minimize the staff and solid partitions would be used for
sound proofing.
C/M Hoffman said the Plans were reviewed by the Parks &
Recreation Board and he was pleased to see that their
concerns were considered and implemented in the Plans.
Mr. Couzzo said the School Representatives have reviewed
the Plans and the cost for parking spaces and some
landscaping was being negotiated with the School Board.
C/M Rohr asked if there would be larger rooms available
for larger organizations, etc., and Mr. Couzzo said
Tamarac Park presently had a large room; however, the new
building would also contain larger rooms.
V/M Stelzer asked if the lot north of the existing
building at Tamarac Park would be used and Mr. Couzzo
said the area would be used for Maintenance vehicles and
machinery for all of the parks.
V/M Stelzer asked if there would be bleachers in the
gymnasium and Mr. Kuell said the bleachers would retract
back to the wall and there would be 300 seats available.
V/M Stelzer asked if there would be a Public Announcement
System for the gymnasium and Mr. Kuell said the gymnasium
would be suitable for a group assembly; however, the
acoustics would not be good for concerts. He said the
cost for the acoustics was very high.
V/M Stelzer asked how long the lease with the School
Board would be and Mr. Couzzo said there has been
discussion regarding a 20 year lease; however, a 99 year
lease could be negotiated.
The City Council AGREED they would like to see a 99 year
lease available.
V/M Stelzer asked who would be responsible for the
maintenance and Mr. Couzzo said this matter would be
discussed during negotiations with the School Board. He
said the School may be responsible for the maintenance
during the day and the City at night.
Mayor Abramowitz asked if the Multi -Purpose Building
would eliminate the City's problems with the Summer and
After School Programs and Mr. Couzzo replied, yes.
Mr. Kuell said the gymnasium would contain a Translucent
Panel System for low heat gain, berming on the sides and
setback.
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Mayor Abramowitz asked if the paneling could be broken by
B.B. Guns and Mr. Kuell said it would be very difficult
because of the building's height.
Mayor Abramowitz asked if the building was being built
because of requirements or for the light and Mr. Kuell
said the building was being built for the aesthetics.
C/M Bender said security for the building should be
considered.
Mr. Kuell said the patio area would be covered with
skylights and C/M Bender asked if there were provisions
for the handicapped. Mr. Kuell said there were several
areas made for the access of handicapped people.
Mayor Abramowitz asked when the project would be
completed and Mr. Kuell said approximately December,
1989.
City Manager Kelly asked if the cost proposed for the
building included the furnishings and Mr. Kuell replied,
no.
C/M Stelzer asked if there would be enough money to
complete the two projects and Mr. Couzzo replied, yes.
TAMARAC PARK
Alan Levine, Acting Superintendant, said the Public Works
Department has recently installed an irrigation system at
a cost savings of $200,000.00. He said the ballfields
are presently being resodded In -House and, with the new
sod, the maintenance on a scale of 10 would be an 8. He
said the restrooms were being renovated and the entrance
to the facility would be landscaped. He said there would
be additional parking installed and there would be signs
installed giving direction to the different fields. He
said the parking area would be seal coated and additional
asphalt would be added to give a more complete look.
C/M Bender said he was concerned with the drainage
problems at Tamarac Park and asked that this matter be
considered while constructing the Multi -Purpose Building.
Mr. Couzzo said with the new irrigation system and the
sodding this problem should be alleviated.
City Manager Kelly asked when the Plan would be approved
and Mr. Couzzo said the bid package would be drafted
after this meeting.
C/M Hoffman said he would like to see the Lease Agreement
completed before the bidding and City Manager Kelly said
negotiations have to be done with the School Board. He
said before the matter went to bid, it would be brought
back to the City Council for approval.
With no further business, Mayor Abramowitz ADJOURNED this
meeting at 9:55 A.M. -
e-AiOL E. BARBUTO, CITY CLERK
"This public document was promulgated at a cost of $63.90 or $1.78 per
copy to inform the general public, public officers and employees of
recent opinions and considerations of the City Council of the City of
Tamarac."
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