{"id":24683,"date":"2024-12-05T16:16:17","date_gmt":"2024-12-05T21:16:17","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.l-a-k-e.org\/blog\/?p=24683"},"modified":"2024-12-11T08:38:56","modified_gmt":"2024-12-11T13:38:56","slug":"packet-insurance-cancellation-annexation-and-rezoning-for-development-authority-final-bond-resolution-for-water-and-wastewater-and-679832-40-for-tasers-vcc-2024-12-05","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/www.l-a-k-e.org\/blog\/2024\/12\/packet-insurance-cancellation-annexation-and-rezoning-for-development-authority-final-bond-resolution-for-water-and-wastewater-and-679832-40-for-tasers-vcc-2024-12-05.html","title":{"rendered":"Packet: Insurance cancellation, annexation and rezoning for Development Authority, final bond resolution for water and wastewater, and $679,832.40 for tasers @ VCC 2024-12-05"},"content":{"rendered":"

\r\nThe board packet has a couple of pages on why city staff want to cancel the insurance broker contract,\r\nwhile the broker is posting his version on his \r\nValdostaFirst facebook group<\/a>.\r\n

\r\nValdosta Police Department wants $679,832.40 for Conducted Electrical Weapons (CEW), which say taser on the side.\r\n

\r\nI’m told this is the final resolution required before issuing the\r\n\r\n$67 million bonds<\/a>\r\nfor water and wastewater projects.\r\n

\r\n\r\n\"[Packet:<\/a>\r\n
Packet: Issue water and sewer bonds, cancel insurance contract, $679,832.40 for tasers, VLDA rezoning and annexation, raise wrecker rates @ VCC 2024-12-05<\/a>\r\n<\/p>\r\n\r\n

\r\nSee also the agenda<\/a>.\r\n

\r\nThe board packet, received in response to an open records request, is\r\n\r\non the LAKE website<\/a>.\r\n

\r\nFor the rezoning and annexation, see also\r\nthe \r\npreceding Planning Commission meeting<\/a>.\r\n\r\n\r\n

\r\n -jsq\r\n<\/p>\r\n

Investigative reporting costs money, for open records requests, copying, web hosting, gasoline, and cameras, and with sufficient funds we can pay students to do further research. You can donate to LAKE today<\/a>!\r\n
\r\n\r\nhttp:\/\/www.l-a-k-e.org\/blog\/donate<\/a>\r\n<\/p>\r\n

\r\n\r\n\"[Agenda]\"<\/a>\r\n
Agenda<\/a>\r\n
PDF<\/strong><\/a>\r\n<\/p>\r\n

\r\n

\r\n\r\n\"[Adjournment]\"<\/a>\r\n
Adjournment<\/a>\r\n
PDF<\/strong><\/a>\r\n<\/p>\r\n<\/div>\r\n

3.a VA-2024-19<\/a><\/H4>\r\n

\r\n\r\n\"[Rezone<\/a>\r\n
Rezone rezone 2.56 acres from Residential Agricultural (R-A)(County) to Heavy Industry (M-2)(City) as requested by the Valdosta-Lowndes County Development Authority (File No. VA-2024-19).<\/a>\r\n
PDF<\/strong><\/a>\r\n<\/p>\r\n

\r\n

\r\n\r\n\"[GLPC<\/a>\r\n
GLPC recommended approval 8:0. Staff Recommendation: Find consistent with the Comprehensive Plan and the Standards for the Exercise of Zoning Power (SFEZP) and recommend approval to the City Council.<\/a>\r\n
PDF<\/strong><\/a>\r\n<\/p>\r\n

\r\n\r\n\"[Rezoning<\/a>\r\n
Rezoning ordinance<\/a>\r\n
PDF<\/strong><\/a>\r\n<\/p>\r\n

\r\n\r\n\"[NOW,<\/a>\r\n
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED by the Mayor and Council of<\/a>\r\n
PDF<\/strong><\/a>\r\n<\/p>\r\n

\r\n\r\n\"[Section<\/a>\r\n
Section 5. This Ordinance shall become effective immediately upon<\/a>\r\n
PDF<\/strong><\/a>\r\n<\/p>\r\n

\r\n\r\n\"[Planning<\/a>\r\n
Planning Analysis & Property Information<\/a>\r\n
PDF<\/strong><\/a>\r\n<\/p>\r\n

\r\n\r\n\"[Comprehensive<\/a>\r\n
Comprehensive Plan Issues<\/a>\r\n
PDF<\/strong><\/a>\r\n<\/p>\r\n

\r\n\r\n\"[Development<\/a>\r\n
Development Review Issues<\/a>\r\n
PDF<\/strong><\/a>\r\n<\/p>\r\n

\r\n\r\n\"[Zoning<\/a>\r\n
Zoning Location Map<\/a>\r\n
PDF<\/strong><\/a>\r\n<\/p>\r\n

\r\n\r\n\"[Future<\/a>\r\n
Future Development Map<\/a>\r\n
PDF<\/strong><\/a>\r\n<\/p>\r\n

\r\n\r\n\"[Aerial<\/a>\r\n
Aerial Location Map<\/a>\r\n
PDF<\/strong><\/a>\r\n<\/p>\r\n

\r\n\r\n\"[Rezoning<\/a>\r\n
Rezoning Map, 1311 Old Statenville Road<\/a>\r\n
PDF<\/strong><\/a>\r\n<\/p>\r\n

\r\n\r\n\"[Photograph<\/a>\r\n
Photograph 2024-11-11<\/a>\r\n
PDF<\/strong><\/a>\r\n<\/p>\r\n<\/div>\r\n

3.b VA-2024-20, annexation<\/a><\/H4>\r\n

\r\n\r\n\"[to<\/a>\r\n
to annex 2.56 acres into the City of Valdosta as requested by the Valdosta-Lowndes County Development Authority (File No. VA- 2024-20).<\/a>\r\n
PDF<\/strong><\/a>\r\n<\/p>\r\n

\r\n

\r\n\r\n\"[GLPC<\/a>\r\n
GLPC recommended approval 8:0. Staff recommends approval.<\/a>\r\n
PDF<\/strong><\/a>\r\n<\/p>\r\n

\r\n\r\n\"[Annexation<\/a>\r\n
Annexation ordinance<\/a>\r\n
PDF<\/strong><\/a>\r\n<\/p>\r\n

\r\n\r\n\"[NOW,<\/a>\r\n
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED<\/a>\r\n
PDF<\/strong><\/a>\r\n<\/p>\r\n

\r\n\r\n\"[Section<\/a>\r\n
Section 4. Pursuant to the 2022 Local Service Delivery Strategy<\/a>\r\n
PDF<\/strong><\/a>\r\n<\/p>\r\n

\r\n\r\n\"[Planning<\/a>\r\n
Planning Analysis & Property Information<\/a>\r\n
PDF<\/strong><\/a>\r\n<\/p>\r\n

\r\n\r\n\"[Comprehensive<\/a>\r\n
Comprehensive Plan Issues<\/a>\r\n
PDF<\/strong><\/a>\r\n<\/p>\r\n

\r\n\r\n\"[Application<\/a>\r\n
Application for Annexation<\/a>\r\n
PDF<\/strong><\/a>\r\n<\/p>\r\n

\r\n\r\n\"[1,<\/a>\r\n
1, Total number of existing residential structures located on the subject parcel:<\/a>\r\n
PDF<\/strong><\/a>\r\n<\/p>\r\n

\r\n\r\n\"[Letter<\/a>\r\n
Letter from Valdosta to Lowndes County Commission<\/a>\r\n
PDF<\/strong><\/a>\r\n<\/p>\r\n

\r\n\r\n\"[Rezoning<\/a>\r\n
Rezoning Map<\/a>\r\n
PDF<\/strong><\/a>\r\n<\/p>\r\n

\r\n\r\n\"[City<\/a>\r\n
City Limits Map<\/a>\r\n
PDF<\/strong><\/a>\r\n<\/p>\r\n

\r\n\r\n\"[Zoning<\/a>\r\n
Zoning Location Map<\/a>\r\n
PDF<\/strong><\/a>\r\n<\/p>\r\n

\r\n\r\n\"[Future<\/a>\r\n
Future Development Map<\/a>\r\n
PDF<\/strong><\/a>\r\n<\/p>\r\n

\r\n\r\n\"[Aerial<\/a>\r\n
Aerial Location Map<\/a>\r\n
PDF<\/strong><\/a>\r\n<\/p>\r\n<\/div>\r\n

3.c request to close Gordon Alley Public right-of-way between Smith Street and Lamar Street.<\/a><\/H4>\r\n

\r\n\r\n\"[73%<\/a>\r\n
73% of adjoining landowners (3 of 11) support, more than the 60% required.<\/a>\r\n
PDF<\/strong><\/a>\r\n<\/p>\r\n

\r\n

\r\n\r\n\"[ADMINISTRATIVE<\/a>\r\n
ADMINISTRATIVE RECOMMENDATION: Approve the closure of the described sections of the Gordon Alley public right-of-way between Smith Street and Lamar Street.<\/a>\r\n
PDF<\/strong><\/a>\r\n<\/p>\r\n

\r\n\r\n\"[Gordon<\/a>\r\n
Gordon Alley Location Sketch 11\/08\/2024<\/a>\r\n
PDF<\/strong><\/a>\r\n<\/p>\r\n<\/div>\r\n

4.a RESOLUTION # 3854<\/a><\/H4>\r\n

\r\n\r\n\"[Third<\/a>\r\n
Third Supplemental Bond Resolution authorizing the issuance of revenue bonds for improvements and expansion of the City of Valdosta’s water and wastewater system.<\/a>\r\n
PDF<\/strong><\/a>\r\n<\/p>\r\n

\r\n

\r\n\r\n\"[ADMINISTRATIVE<\/a>\r\n
ADMINISTRATIVE RECOMMENDATION: Approve the Third Supplemental Bond Resolution. Richard Hardy, City Manager<\/a>\r\n
PDF<\/strong><\/a>\r\n<\/p>\r\n

\r\n\r\n\"[RESOLUTION<\/a>\r\n
RESOLUTION NO. (ID # 3854) DOC ID: 3854<\/a>\r\n
PDF<\/strong><\/a>\r\n<\/p>\r\n

\r\n\r\n\"[Please<\/a>\r\n
Please see the attached Resolution.<\/a>\r\n
PDF<\/strong><\/a>\r\n<\/p>\r\n

\r\n\r\n\"[THIRD<\/a>\r\n
THIRD SUPPLEMENTAL BOND RESOLUTION Adopted December 5, 2024<\/a>\r\n
PDF<\/strong><\/a>\r\n<\/p>\r\n

\r\n\r\n\"[WHEREAS,<\/a>\r\n
WHEREAS<\/a>\r\n
PDF<\/strong><\/a>\r\n<\/p>\r\n

\r\n\r\n\"[Section<\/a>\r\n
Section 1. Authorization; Terms of the Series 2024 Bonds. The Series 2024 Bonds<\/a>\r\n
PDF<\/strong><\/a>\r\n<\/p>\r\n

\r\n\r\n\"[(c)<\/a>\r\n
(c) As provided by Section 613 of the Master Resolution, the Series 2024 Bonds shall<\/a>\r\n
PDF<\/strong><\/a>\r\n<\/p>\r\n

\r\n\r\n\"[(c)<\/a>\r\n
(c) Notice of Redemption. The Registrar shall give notice of redemption one time not<\/a>\r\n
PDF<\/strong><\/a>\r\n<\/p>\r\n

\r\n\r\n\"[(e)<\/a>\r\n
(e) Effect of Redemption Call. Notice having been given in the manner and under the<\/a>\r\n
PDF<\/strong><\/a>\r\n<\/p>\r\n

\r\n\r\n\"[Section<\/a>\r\n
Section 5. Debt Service Reserve Account. There will be no Reserve Requirement<\/a>\r\n
PDF<\/strong><\/a>\r\n<\/p>\r\n

\r\n\r\n\"[Section<\/a>\r\n
Section 9. Acceptance of Bid. In accordance with an Official Notice of Sale dated<\/a>\r\n
PDF<\/strong><\/a>\r\n<\/p>\r\n

\r\n\r\n\"[EXHIBIT<\/a>\r\n
EXHIBIT A [FORM OF SERIES 2024 BONDS<\/a>\r\n
PDF<\/strong><\/a>\r\n<\/p>\r\n

\r\n\r\n\"[established<\/a>\r\n
established by notice by deposit in the U.S. mails, postage prepaid, by the Issuer to the Registered<\/a>\r\n
PDF<\/strong><\/a>\r\n<\/p>\r\n

\r\n\r\n\"[Page<\/a>\r\n
Page 48<\/a>\r\n
PDF<\/strong><\/a>\r\n<\/p>\r\n

\r\n\r\n\"[identification<\/a>\r\n
identification number of such transferee. In all cases of a transfer of a Bond, the Registrar shall at<\/a>\r\n
PDF<\/strong><\/a>\r\n<\/p>\r\n

\r\n\r\n\"[IN<\/a>\r\n
IN WITNESS WHEREOF<\/a>\r\n
PDF<\/strong><\/a>\r\n<\/p>\r\n

\r\n\r\n\"[Validation<\/a>\r\n
Validation Certificate<\/a>\r\n
PDF<\/strong><\/a>\r\n<\/p>\r\n

\r\n\r\n\"[IDENTIFYING<\/a>\r\n
IDENTIFYING NUMBER OF ASSIGNEE<\/a>\r\n
PDF<\/strong><\/a>\r\n<\/p>\r\n

\r\n\r\n\"[City<\/a>\r\n
City Clerk’s Certificate<\/a>\r\n
PDF<\/strong><\/a>\r\n<\/p>\r\n<\/div>\r\n

5.a amend the Wrecker Service Contract with the City of Valdosta Police Department.<\/a><\/H4>\r\n

\r\n\r\n\"[During<\/a>\r\n
During recent conversations with owners of Wrecker Services, the Valdosta Police Department was made aware that the City of Valdosta has the lowest fees for any jurisdiction in the area.<\/a>\r\n
PDF<\/strong><\/a>\r\n<\/p>\r\n

\r\n

\r\n\r\n\"[We<\/a>\r\n
We are requesting to amend our Contract with Wrecker Services who participate in the City of Valdosta rotation system to be equal to jurisdictions in the surrounding areas at $125 per call and $25 a day storage fee.<\/a>\r\n
PDF<\/strong><\/a>\r\n<\/p>\r\n

\r\n\r\n\"[VPD<\/a>\r\n
VPD Wrecker Contract<\/a>\r\n
PDF<\/strong><\/a>\r\n<\/p>\r\n

\r\n\r\n\"[Page<\/a>\r\n
Page 57<\/a>\r\n
PDF<\/strong><\/a>\r\n<\/p>\r\n

\r\n\r\n\"[enclosing<\/a>\r\n
enclosing the entire area and be located in<\/a>\r\n
PDF<\/strong><\/a>\r\n<\/p>\r\n

\r\n\r\n\"[Page<\/a>\r\n
Page 59<\/a>\r\n
PDF<\/strong><\/a>\r\n<\/p>\r\n

\r\n\r\n\"[(\u00a3)<\/a>\r\n
(\u00a3) Contractor expressly agrees and acknowledges that any wrecker<\/a>\r\n
PDF<\/strong><\/a>\r\n<\/p>\r\n

\r\n\r\n\"[IN<\/a>\r\n
IN WITNESS WHEREOF<\/a>\r\n
PDF<\/strong><\/a>\r\n<\/p>\r\n

\r\n\r\n\"[Signed,<\/a>\r\n
Signed, sealed,* and delivered<\/a>\r\n
PDF<\/strong><\/a>\r\n<\/p>\r\n<\/div>\r\n

5.b cancel the Voluntary Broker of Record Contract between the City of Valdosta and Taylor Insurance Services.<\/a><\/H4>\r\n

\r\n\r\n\"[This<\/a>\r\n
This Agreement may be cancelled for any reason with ninety (90) days written notice to Taylor Insurance Services by the Client.<\/a>\r\n
PDF<\/strong><\/a>\r\n<\/p>\r\n

\r\n

\r\n\r\n\"[Recent<\/a>\r\n
Recent events have created an environment where a continued relationship and agreement with Taylor Insurances Services is untenable for both the City and its employees.<\/a>\r\n
PDF<\/strong><\/a>\r\n<\/p>\r\n

\r\n\r\n\"[ADMINISTRATIVE<\/a>\r\n
ADMINISTRATIVE COMMENTS: Due to the challenges of accuracy in policy execution, billing and the current relationship between the City of Valdosta and Taylor Insurance Services, this relationship has deteriorated to the point that it is no longer in the best interests of City employees.<\/a>\r\n
PDF<\/strong><\/a>\r\n<\/p>\r\n

\r\n\r\n\"[VOLUNTARY<\/a>\r\n
VOLUNTARY BROKER OF RECORD CONTRACT CITY OF VALDOSTA and TAYLOR INSURANCE SERVICES<\/a>\r\n
PDF<\/strong><\/a>\r\n<\/p>\r\n

\r\n\r\n\"[B.<\/a>\r\n
B. Taylor Insurance Services acknowledges that the nature of its relationship with Client is<\/a>\r\n
PDF<\/strong><\/a>\r\n<\/p>\r\n

\r\n\r\n\"[This<\/a>\r\n
This Agreement shall be governed for all purposes by the laws of the state of Georgia.<\/a>\r\n
PDF<\/strong><\/a>\r\n<\/p>\r\n

\r\n\r\n\"[Page<\/a>\r\n
Page 69<\/a>\r\n
PDF<\/strong><\/a>\r\n<\/p>\r\n

\r\n\r\n\"[Page<\/a>\r\n
Page 70<\/a>\r\n
PDF<\/strong><\/a>\r\n<\/p>\r\n

\r\n\r\n\"[Thank<\/a>\r\n
Thank you<\/a>\r\n
PDF<\/strong><\/a>\r\n<\/p>\r\n

\r\n\r\n\"[Page<\/a>\r\n
Page 72<\/a>\r\n
PDF<\/strong><\/a>\r\n<\/p>\r\n

\r\n\r\n\"[Page<\/a>\r\n
Page 73<\/a>\r\n
PDF<\/strong><\/a>\r\n<\/p>\r\n

\r\n\r\n\"[Page<\/a>\r\n
Page 74<\/a>\r\n
PDF<\/strong><\/a>\r\n<\/p>\r\n<\/div>\r\n

6.a New tasers for VPD<\/a><\/H4>\r\n

\r\n\r\n\"[Police<\/a>\r\n
Police Departments use Conducted Electrical Weapons (CEW), a less lethal weapon, to gain control of situations safely and effectively.<\/a>\r\n
PDF<\/strong><\/a>\r\n<\/p>\r\n

\r\n

\r\n\r\n\"[ADMINISTRATIVE<\/a>\r\n
ADMINISTRATIVE COMMENTS: This Lease-to-Own Program must be made to ensure that our Police Officers have up-to-date CEWs as a less-lethal option to protect our them as well as citizens.<\/a>\r\n
PDF<\/strong><\/a>\r\n<\/p>\r\n

\r\n\r\n\"[Photograph<\/a>\r\n
Photograph Attachment: Taser 10 Information<\/a>\r\n
PDF<\/strong><\/a>\r\n<\/p>\r\n

\r\n\r\n\"[Bill<\/a>\r\n
Bill from Axon Enterprise, Inc.<\/a>\r\n
PDF<\/strong><\/a>\r\n<\/p>\r\n

\r\n\r\n\"[Payment<\/a>\r\n
Payment Summary: $679,832.40<\/a>\r\n
PDF<\/strong><\/a>\r\n<\/p>\r\n

\r\n\r\n\"[Itemization]\"<\/a>\r\n
Itemization<\/a>\r\n
PDF<\/strong><\/a>\r\n<\/p>\r\n

\r\n\r\n\"[More<\/a>\r\n
More itemization<\/a>\r\n
PDF<\/strong><\/a>\r\n<\/p>\r\n

\r\n\r\n\"[And<\/a>\r\n
And more itemization<\/a>\r\n
PDF<\/strong><\/a>\r\n<\/p>\r\n

\r\n\r\n\"[Standard<\/a>\r\n
Standard Terms and Conditions<\/a>\r\n
PDF<\/strong><\/a>\r\n<\/p>\r\n

\r\n\r\n\"[Signature]\"<\/a>\r\n
Signature<\/a>\r\n
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