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03022012199 MINUTES CITY OF DUNN DUNN, NORTH CAROLINA The City Council of the City of Dunn held a Budget Retreat/Planning Session on Friday, March 2, 2012, from 9:45 a.m.-5:20 p.m. and Saturday, March 3, 2012 from 8:30 a.m.-11:45 p.m. at the Holiday Inn SunSpree Resort, Wrightsville Beach, NC. Council Present: Mayor Oscar N. Harris, Mayor Pro -Tern N. Carnell Robinson, Council Members Buddy Maness, Bryan Galbreath, Billy Tart, Chuck Turnage and Billy Barfield. Staff Present: City Manager Ronnie Autry, Assistant City Manager Steven Neuschafer, City Clerk Debra G. West, Public Works Director Billy Addison, Public Utilities Director Dean Gaster, Recreation Director Perry Hudson, Police Chief B.P. Jones, Chief Building Inspector Mike Blackmon, Planning Director Samantha Lloyd, Human Resources Director Anne Thompson, Finance Director Mark Stephens and Librarian Mike Williams. Also Present: City Attorney P. Tilghman Pope, City Engineer Michael Goliber, Daily Record Reporter Brian Haney and Facilitator Brad Heath. Friday, March 2, 2012 Mayor Harris opened the meeting at 9:45 a.m. Invocation — Mayor Harris Pledge of Allegiance Repeated, Mayor Harris welcomed everyone and introduced Facilitator Brad Heath. Facilitator Heath called upon Finance Director Mark Stephens to present the Mid -year Financial Report. Mid -Year Financial Report Finance Director Mark Stephens presented the mid -year financial report: • Fund Balance as of 6/30/2011- $3,399,291 • Fund Balance as of 6/30/2008 - $3,127,954 -" • Fund Balance has increased $271,337 over the last four fiscal years Investment Earnings were $229,139 in 2008 and dropped to $17,061 in 2011 due to the state of the economy • Sales Tax Distribution was $1.6M in 2008 and dropped to $1.2M in 2011 due to the state of the economy • With the lower investment earnings and sales tax distribution, the City has managed to still increase their fund balance despite the state of the economy • Cash/Investment balances as of 1/31/2012: General Fund - $3,618,685 Water /Sewer Fund - $2,607,025 E -911 Fund - $216,282 Total - $6,441,992 Total Cash/Investment Balance 1/31/12 - $6,580,096 • Property Taxes collected as of 1/31/2012: $3,038,928 or 92.37% of budget • Property Taxes collected as of 1/31/2011: $2,958,831 or 91.60% of budget • Sales Tax: Sales revenue as of 12/31/2011 - $660,679 or 49.49% of budget Sales revenue as of 12/31/2010 - $610,439 or 45.22% of budget $50,240 above last fiscal year to date amount • Franchise Tax: Franchise tax revenue as of 12/31/2011 - $276,318 Franchise tax revenue as of 12/31/2010 - $285,232 A decrease of 3.13% over last year We are at 49% of budget Water /Sewer Revenue: $2,315,943 as of 12/31/2011 or 53.24% of budget $2,285,582 as of 12/31/2010 • Expenditures: Benchmarks for this time of year is 50% General Fund expenditures as of 12/31/2011 was 48.14% of budget Water /Sewer Fund expenditures were 43.22% of budget • Budget Concerns: 2013 • COLA for Employees • Fuel Cost 2014 and beyond • Debt Service on Tyler Park Improvement 200 • How to pay for potential funding gap on Hamett Training Center PARTF Grant Manager Autry explained that the City will be obligated to complete each part of the Tyler Park Improvement in order to receive the full PARTF grant amount of $500,000. The Local Government match will be $1,750,000. Total project cost is $2,250,000.00. Manager Autry presented the following timeline for the PARTF project: • July 2012 - Bids awarded on Phase I • August 2012 - Work begins -Loan closed on Phase I - $750,000 • August 2013 - First Debt Service Payment due on Phase I - $88,000 • June 2014 - Bids awarded on Phase H • July 2014 - Work begins -Loan closed on Phase II - $750,000 • July 2015 - First Debt Service Payment due on Phase H - $88,000 Discussion was held that Harnett County has consented to donate the adjoining county property to the park. City Engineer Michael Goliber explained the phases of the project. Phase I will consist of major stormwater drainage, grading, piping, conduit, parking lot overlay, three ball fields, center control tower. Phase H will consist of the remaining amenities and work that can be done with City forces. A kick -off meeting will be held on March 14th. Phase I will be bid in June and awarded at the July Council meeting. Discussion was held that the Local Government Commission (LGC) does not recognize funding received from naming rights. LGC will require the City to adopt a resolution to verify that if necessary to pay the debt service, the City would raise the tax rate. Manager Autry stated that the PARTF contract will be presented at the March 13, 2012 City Council meeting for approval. Funding Aspect Recreation Director Perry Hudson explained the funding aspect of this project. Naming rights were used and were successful with the last PARTF grant to construct the P.K. Vyas Recreation Center. Mr. Hudson asked the Council for permission to go out and solicit for naming rights. He presented the following schedule of proposed naming rights subject to approval by the Council: $500,000 for the Park (discussion was held to leave Tyler Park as the name of the park but to add as addition to it, a naming of the Athletic Complex) (Ex. John Smith Athletic Complex at Tyler Park) • $250,000 for control tower • $200,000 for Miracle Field • $100,000 for each Athletic Field • $75,000 for Tennis Courts • $50,000 for Shuffleboard Courts • $50,000 for Splash Pad • Half Million -dollar Club ($5,000 per citizen or business) Discussion was held about the length of time to honor the naming rights, adding an additional level of a lower donation, and potential national donors to the Miracle Field. Consensus of the Council was held to advertise in the local paper to make public, the naming rights in order to make it available to everyone who wishes to donate to this project. It was also discussed to compose brochures to display in public places. Manager Autry stated that he will meet with the Recreation Director to finalize the naming right amounts and will present those final numbers to the Council for approval. Break 11:30 -11:40 am NCDOT Municipal Agreements Erwin Road & Powell Avenue Turn Lanes Manager Autry stated that NCDOT has proposed to construct a left turn lane at the intersection of Erwin Road and Powell Avenue, one through lane in each direction and a signal head for the left turn lane. The NCDOT proposes to resurface Erwin Road from Tilghman Drive to Walgreens; however, since the City is responsible for maintenance of Erwin Road from Powell Avenue to W. Cumberland Street (ref. R2008 -21), NCDOT is asking the City to commit $20,000 toward the project. This agreement will be presented at the March 13, 2012 Council meeting for approval. This project should be bid in the spring or summer of 2012. Lunch -12 :00 -12:45 p.m. 201 Harnett Training School Campus Proiect Update Facilitator Heath introduced Housing Consultant and Developer Mr. Scott Redinger. Mr. Redinger presented a power -point presentation explaining the role of each member of the development Team for the Harnett Training Center. Developers • Dunn Community Development Corporation (DCDC) • Scott A. Redinger, Inc. (SAR) - He agreed to name himself as the Developer due to the inexperience of the DCDC. He will withdraw from this position after two years. `••_•� Architect • Tise Kiester Architects - Chapel Hill, NC General Contractor • Weaver Cooke Construction, LLC — Greensboro, NC Historic Consultant • Ed Turberg - Wilmington, NC Attorney • Debbie McKenney of Blanco, Tackabeny & Matamoros, PA - Winston - Salem, NC Accountant • Kevin Rayfield of Dixon Hughes Goodman -High Point, NC. Management Company • To be determined by DCDC and SAR on March 14`s Ownership ofHTC Campus after Renovation • City of Dunn • City of Dunn will enter into a 30 -year lease of the property to Harnett Training Center, LLC for $10 per year Security for Construction and Permanent Loans to Developers • Leasehold interest of Harnett Training Center, LLC (to be formed) ManaginQ Members ofHarnettTraining Center, LLC • DCDC • Scott A. Redinger, Inc. Equity Member ofHarnett Training Center LLC • CAHEC (Community Affordable Housing Equity Corporation) - proposed • The Managing members plan to sell 99.99% of the credit allocations to CAHEC in return for equity for the sale of Low - Income Housing Tax Credits, Community Facility Tax Credits and Historic Tax Credits Financing • Construction: To be determined by DCDC and SAR on March 14'. Permanent Funding for Harnett Training Center LLC Total Development Cost (3/3/2012) $9,564,657 • Equity raised from sale of tax credits (estimated-3/3/2012) $7,393,068 • Percentage of total project costs funded by equity: 77.3% o NCHFA Rental Production Program (2% interest for 20 years) $740,000 o NCDCI Catalyst Grant to City of Dunn (0% interest, 20 years) $500,000 o Funding Gap Estimate (3/3/2012) City of Dunn $931,589 Cost ofRenovations: Gvm. Senior Center and Education Buildin (does not include associated soft costs) Gym $956,075 Classroom Building $813,557 Senior Center $867.490 Total $2,637,122 • Estimated contribution by City of Dunn • 64.7% of the cost of the Gym, Senior Center and Classroom Building paid for by equity from sale of credits Cost of Operation o(Ruildings: Includes: • Property Management and Maintenance 202 • Payment of Utilities (water, sewer, electric) • Insurance • Pest Control • Trash Collection • Grounds Maintenance • Taxes (may not apply to Gym, Senior Center and Classroom Building) Responsibility ofOperatinr Costs • City of Dunn: Gym, Senior Center and Classroom Building • Harnett Training Center, LLC: Rosenwald School Possible Additional Financial Benefit to City ofDunn Development Fee earned by DCDC $244,000 Estimated Annual Tax Revenue $5,760 Water and Sewer Fees — Annual $9,249 Dunn Senior Center • Serves seniors age 55 and older • Volunteer services by retired and senior volunteer programs 142 volunteers work at the Senior Center or deliver meals • 98% of the seniors served have annual incomes of less than $15,000 Seniors served in 2010 410 Seniors served in 2011 435 • Senior Center Daily Use 25 seniors just "visit' (read, play a game) 79 seniors participate in programs Mr. Redinger presented slides of the various Senior Center Services, Senior Annual Programs, Harnett County Elderly Nutrition Program, and PAL Programs offered at the gym and in the education building. The final application will be submitted in June, 2012. Mr. Redinger provided a break -down of the Harnett Training Center Development Budget. Thus far, $49,748 of the $88,600 budget to file the application has been spent. Consensus of the Council was to move forward with this project. NCDOT Municipal Agreements Continued Round -a -bout at the Intersection of Ashe Avenue and Powell Avenue Manager Autry provided the following cost analysis for the construction of a round -a -bout at the intersection of Ashe Avenue and Powell Avenue: • $875,000 estimated cost for the project • $100,000 engineering design • $150,000 right -of -way and utility re- locations • $625,000 construction • $425,000 received from Federal Government • $100,000 received from NCDOT • $100,000 remaining for the City to pay if the construction cost is up to $425,000; however, if construction is less, the City would be responsible to pay less. $100,000 is the maximum amount that the City would be liable to pay This agreement will be presented at the March 13`" Council meeting for approval Public Works Issues Demolition & Limb Debris Costs Manager Autry led discussion about the cost of the following: Fuel costs for vehicles that pick up debris Tipping fees for limb pick up, household furniture and demolition cost Thm December 2011, furniture and white goods expenditure $3700 Yard Debris expenditure at mid -year is $20,000 Demolition budget for 2011 -2012 was $15,000 and it is already over -spent City Attorney Pope explained that if a property owner consents to demolishing their property, then the owner pays for those demolition costs. If it is an involuntary demolition, then the cost for the demolition is recorded as a lien against the property but the only way for the City to collect those costs would be to 1 203 foreclose on those properties; however, the steps involved to foreclose on each parcel would cost the City approximately $2,000 per parcel. There have been approximately 34 properties demolished since 2004. It was discussed that the Council may want to consider budgeting monies to begin the foreclosure process on some of these properties. Council discussion was to begin a process of notifying property owners that the City will begin the foreclosure process if they do not pay the demolition fees. Discussion was held that in time, the City may want to donate these vacant lots to the DCDC to use for re- development of these vacant properties. It was discussed that there are many houses in town that do not meet the Minimum Housing Code; .✓ however, the Building Inspector cannot proceed with demolition because there are no remaining funds in the budget to pay the tipping fees. Discussion was held about the possibility of a debris container pick -up process. Manager Autry stated that the City of Fayetteville currently uses debris container,. Discussion was held about the issue of debris being left on vacant lots and the problem with the City not knowing who to send a violation letter to. It isn't fair to send a letter to an owner that was not responsible for leaving such debris but a property owner is ultimately responsible for what takes place on his property. The issue of fuel costs and truck maintenance cost to pick -up debris was discussed. Discussion was held about the possibility of privatizing this service. Discussion was held to modify the ordinance, to compose a committee comprised of two Council members, Public Works Director and Building Inspector to bring back recommendations to the Council. (Clerks Note: Mayor Harris assigned Council Members Billy Tart and Carnell Robinson to this committee and are noted in the minutes ofMarch 3, 2012) Manager Autry stated that he contacted Republic Waste to inquire about the approximate cost to provide debris containers and he was quoted $3 - $4 per month. Drainage Discussion was held about drainage issues with the most critical area around the proposed Four Oaks Bank / area and West Broad Street Area. The piping is undersized. Approximate cost is $50,000. Manager Autry explained that there is approximately $400,000 in the Powell Bill Fund Balance; however, this fund will be used for the next nine (9) years to pay the debt service on the $1M resurfacing project. Also, this fund will be used to pay for the City's portion of the round -a -bout cost. Discussion was held that the area between Cumberland to Divine will require gabians and price projection was $200,000. Discussion was held about property eroding away along the ditch on W. Divine Street. Adequate provisions need to be put in place through ordinance amendments, for stormwater run -off needs that continue to develop. Discussion was held about the cost to increase piping under Carr Street and Layton Avenue which feeds into the ditch along the railroad. Discussion was held about putting creative calming devices and retention ponds in place to slow down storm water entering the City system before it dumps into the Juniper Creek. Measures may need to be put in place for developers in order to save the City system from future damage. Debris Pick -up in Alleyways Discussion was held about the proposal to eliminate all residential pick -up service in the alleyways. If the contractor or City cannot safely navigate the alley, then all pick up should be eliminated. The Council discussed that if damage to equipment is being created, then owners should be required to put their debris and garbage at the public street. Council consensus wasfor this item of business to be considered at a future Council meeting. i Utility Proiect Updates Eastover/Water Tank Manager Autry provided the following timeline for this project: • March 5 - Begin Work • July 31 - Substantial Completion • August 31 - Final Completion /'] He explained that Food Lion has proposed to sell the City an acre of property on Arrowhead Road for the City to construct an elevated water tank. Projected timeline for completion is about one year. It is proposed to construct a composite water tank. It is proposed to bid two different sole sources of water tank styles. Love's Travel Stop I -95 Corridor Sewer System Improvements As part of this project, Love's is putting up the majority of the funding for this project and they are also assisting with going after a jobs creation grant from the Rural Center for seven (7) new jobs equivalent to $70,000. The pre - application has been approved and the final application and authorizing resolution will /" 1 be presented at the March 13f° Council meeting. The design plan is almost complete and the goal is to advertise at the end of April, accept bids the end of May, begin construction in mid- summer of 2012 and have the new pump station in place the beginning of 2013. City Attorney Pope is working on the Memorandum of Understanding between Love's Travel Stop and the City of Dunn for Love's to upfront their 1 M contribution first. It was questioned if the project will be bid for a 4" and 6" line as discussed in the past, to compare pricing but City Engineer Goliber stated that due to hydraulics, a 6" line is being proposed. NCDOT will not allow the City to construct on any access roads therefore private property will be used. Downtown Revitalization Project Update Assistant City Manager Steven Neuschafer presented a map and explained block by block, a timeline for the Downtown Revitalization Project. Phase I is 85% complete. Traffic signals and re- installation of brick pavers remain. Cast iron tree grates were removed for a cost savings measure to the City and will be purchased by the Downtown Development Corporation. Phase II is the area of E. Broad Street from Clinton Ave. to Elm Ave. and it is proposed to begin work next week with construction taking place one block at a time. Phase III is the area of W. Broad Street from Railroad to Fayetteville Avenue and will consist of street trees and sidewalks only. The project budget will determine whether or not underground utilities will be accomplished in Phase III. Motion by Council Member Tumage and seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Robinson to recess the Retreat meeting at 5:20 p.m. and reconvene at 8:30 a.m., Saturday, March 3, 2012. Motion unanimously approved. SATURDAY. MARCH 3.2012 Mayor Harris reconvened the Retreat meeting at 8:30 a.m. Mayor Harris summarized the issues addressed on Friday. Mayor Harris assigned a committee composed of Council Member Billy Tart, Mayor Pro Tem Camell Robinson, Public Works Director Billy Addison and Chief Building Inspector Mike Blackmon to bring back a recommendation to the Council with regard to collecting debris and addressing demolition costs. Council Goals & Obiectives Mayor Harris spoke about the following past, future and on -going projects: • Downtown Revitalization • Harnett Training Center Renovation Project • Tyler Park Enhancements • I -95 Widening Project • Eastover Water Line • Love's Travel Stop He pointed out that it is important to capture visions as he spoke about many organizations that currently exist in the City and surrounding area such as Habitat for Humanity, the General William C. Lee Museum, Dunn Area Tourism Authority, Dunn Community Development Corporation, Dunn Committee of 100, Betsy Johnson Regional Hospital and construction of their second hospital campus in Lillington, and construction of the Campbell University Medical School. He reminded the Council that the purpose of today is to accomplish goals and objectives, to cast visions and to take the burden off the taxpayers. He is excited about all the on -going projects and looks forward to their completion in a few years. QIF Council Member Maness He thanked Manager Autry, Assistant Manager Neuschafer, Finance Director Stephens and all department heads for the great job they do. He commended the Planning department in the way they have educated the Council; mentioning his recent Ethics class and he is proud of the caliber of employees the City has. Council Member Maness spoke of his concern with the following issues: • deteriorated housing in Dunn, exterior appearances, particularly houses that are boarded up and the possibility of an ordinance to address such • abandoned houses/junk vehicles and lots • Businesses operating out of homes — must protect quiet neighborhoods • Noise — loud vehicles, drag racing down streets, loud radios • Weedy lots • Roaming dogs Mayor Pro Tem Robinson He commended Manager Autry and the department heads. Mayor Pro Tem Robinson spoke of his concern with the following issues: • Image of the City — blighted properties • DCDC to bridge loans to make it possible to rebuild homes on vacant lots • target areas to prevent homes from becoming dilapidated • Dilapidated housing causes loss of tax base and affects a neighborhood's property value • Banks will not make mortgage loans in these dilapidated areas • Need to attract new businesses to keep the town from aging out • Over -grown lots with trees and bamboo growing next to people's homes — devalue property — amend ordinance to be able to address • Annual inspection of City-owned buildings — prevention is better than the cure • Equal Opportunity Employer — concerned how City jobs are advertised - make it fair for everybody Council Member Galbreath He appreciates the opportunity to work with the department heads and fellow Council Members. Council Member Galbreath spoke of his concern with the following issues: • Find creative ways to diversify the city departments even if it means promoting from within — advertise jobs fairly • Educate employees on how to communicate with customers — suggested diversity video for all employees • Codrington Park maintenance • Additional street lighting • Leaf and limb collection • Street sweeper needs to work on the east side of town to balance with the west side of town • Amplified music • Spruce up entrance to Resthaven Cemetery • Roaming animals on the east side of town • Response time from animal control needs improvement • Drug problems in his district • Drainage issue on S. Sampson Avenue behind the ABC Store Council Member Billy Tart He commended the department heads for the job they are doing and stated that he looks forward to working with this Council. Council Member Billy Tart spoke of his concern with the following issues: • Out - buildings reported as meth labs • Loud noise • I -95 widening - Exit 72 • Littering • Pedestrians running across E. Cumberland Street near S. Washington • Drugs and prostitution on S. Washington Avenue • Junk properties • Drainage issues on Candlewood Drive Council Member Chuck Turnage: He commended the department heads on the job they do. The department heads and Council all work as a team. Council Member Tumage spoke of his concern with the following issues: • Concerned with the number of bigger older homes for sale in his neighborhood • Incentives for residential and commercial customers and make them known • Residential incentive example: reward good paying water customers by not charging them administrative fees • Study converting agenda packets to CD • FY 14 -15 study to purchase laptops to convert agenda to digital 206 • Requested the City Manager assign additional duties to an employee to be the public information officer to make the Council and public aware of issues • Consider downtown area as a potential library location • Extend the Dunn Erwin Rail Trail • Prioritization list for drainage issues Council Member Billy Barfield: Council Member Barfield spoke of his concern with the following issues: • Codrington Park Picnic Shelter deteriorated- should be replaced or repaired • City employees need to be compensated • People selling merchandise beside the road without a business license • Concessions should be put on a bid basis at each park to help pay the electric bill • Use prisoners to clean ditches > • Politeness of City employees • Need additional street lights • Street lights that are not working should be reported • Drug dealers • Animal control should do a better job catching strays • People that walk in the middle of the street (Granville St., Cumberland St.) • Requested monthly hard copy of police report • Go to the department head if there is a problem - do not air problems on the public government channel • Colorblind when hiring — do not hire a person just because they're a certain ethnic or certain religion - most can make more money at other places • Cut comers on waste Break 10:00 —10:30 am Departmental Capital Priorities 2012 -2015 Administration Department Government Channel Expansion Manager Autry stated that he met with the President of Central Carolina Community College (CCCC). CCCC has started an educational channel through Charter Communications but it doesn't come into the City of Dunn. CCCC will look at the cost to interlink into the City system at City Hall. He will be meeting with Time Warner Cable and CCCC. The present City channel is governmental and discussion will be held to apply for a second channel which will be educational. CCCC will provide the City with information to put on the channel and they will provide personnel assistance. Municipal Building Lighting Proposal In an effort to promote conservation, he has had discussions with Progress Energy with reference to the lighting system in the Municipal Building. Beginning July of 2012 the C -12 fluorescent fixtures will no longer be available and they will have to convert to C -8 which will require adjustments and will not be feasible when other upgrades can be accomplished. Progress Energy electrical consultant, L.A.M.P.S., Inc. provided an electrical evaluation of City Hall to include time and motion controls and new lighting fixtures, a cost to replace every fixture in City Hall, controls and additional energy saving features at approximately $96,000.00. Manager Autry will propose this item in the upcoming FY12 -13 budget year. Progress Energy cost savings will be seen through a reduction in kilowatt usage, rebates and incentives. Planning Department Planning Director Lloyd reported on the following projects: Sidewalk Project along N. Clinton Avenue is proposed to begin in July 2012 Another Safe Routes to School Grant will be applied for as soon as funds become available Inspections Department Inspector Blackmon provided the Council with an inventory book containing the current city-owned f buildings, the condition of each building, the property assessment of City-owned buildings, and utility costs. He proposed that the picnic shelter at Codrington Park be repaired. Library • Proposal to construct a new Library was presented • Expansion at current location would not be feasible • Within five years, 50% of books will not be published in print — this may impact the size building for the library • IT personnel is needed with the increase in digitizing 207 Public Works Department Budget Request 2012 -13 • Street Department: Backhoe Limb debris truck Street signs (mandated to replace) Pay loader • Water & Sewer Department: Pickup truck GIS Equipment (data base for utility lines) ( Dump Truck • Cemetery Department: Zero -tam mower Weed eaters • Projects: 1. stormwater drainage for Four Oaks Bank property site across W. Broad Street to the junction box at Cumberland and Broad Street radius 2. Parallel stormwater line on W. Carr St. and N. Layton Ave. to Fayetteville Ave. with catch basins 3. Land purchase on E. Cleveland Street across from existing Public Works site for new Public Works office 4. Street and sidewalk improvement and repairs • Personnel: P/T Employee to keep downtown clean and maintained, pick up trash, water plantings as needed • City Garage: Replace Tire Changer - $3,000 Tire Balancer - $3,000 Four post lift with rolling jacks - $6,000 Tools - $1,000 Brake lathe w/bench - $6,500 Public Utilities / This was a very in -depth listing of items. Only funding amounts are listed: Wastewater Treatment Plant Water Treatment Plant& Wastewater Lift Stations Year 2012 • $80,200 Year 2013 • $81,000 Year 2014 • $81,000 Year 2015 • $87,000 Recreation Department Recreation Director Hudson provided the following list of priorities: • Tyler Park Expansion Project - $2.2M • Roof for picnic shelter at Codrington Park - $15,000 for roof, $40,000 for shelter, concrete, picnic tables • Resurface tennis/basketball court area at C.B. Codrington Park - $12,000 • Parking lot improvements at C.B. Codrington Park - $20,000 • New roof on bathrooms at C.B. Codrington Park - $9,000 • Replace 10' chain link fence that surrounds the tennis/basketball court areas at C.B. Codrington Park - $10,000 • Lights w/Fixtare replacement at Tart Park - $120,000 • Additional parking at the Community Building - $30,000 • Construct concession /bathrooms/storage area at Tart Park - $150,000 • Concrete area to house city trucks and mower equipment at Tart Park - $25,000 • Lawnmower - $10,000 Police Department Manager Autry stated that the information placed in the Council retreat books which pertained to vicious animals was for their informational purposes only. It was to make the Council aware of the issues going on through -out the City with vicious animals. A draft ordinance was included in this information to show the O Council what other communities have adopted. He apologized for this issue being publicized to the extent that it was. Chief Jones reported that in 2011, animal control picked up 137 pit bulls — owners only reclaimed 10 — owners were not willing to pay the pound fee of $25 to retrieve their animal 44 were disposed of 32 were neglected 25 abandoned 36 aggressive February, 2012 23 pit bulls have been picked up Chief Jones stated that he felt it was his responsibility to bring this issue to the Council's attention to try and come together to find a solution. Chief Jones added that the City of Dunn has a dog owner problem. He suggested that the Mayor form a committee of two Council members to work with the City Manager and Chief of Police to strengthen the ordinance as it pertains to vicious animals. With no further business to discuss, Motion by Council Member Barfield and seconded by Council Member Tumage to adjourn the meeting at 11:45 a.m. CITY OFOG GORPo, q :l2 ,ZO•. SEAL Attest: /A& Debra G. West City Clerk 1 1"Ida. 1