City Attorney Activity Report - 2-21-12

STATUS UPDATE

TO: Commission, Mayor, and City Clerk

FROM: Norm Fugate, Attorney

MEETING DATE: February 21, 2012

Shell Pile: Awaiting direction regarding proposed agreement with Cedar Key Aquaculture Association to
address garbage issues; On agenda.

Marina Immobilization Ordinance: Draft Ordinance on Agenda for 1st reading.

Leases: C& M Island Ventures, Inc.: 11/03/11 E-mailed Assignment and Assumption of Lease to City
Hall (Building Department) for execution by all parties; 12/13/11 received e-mail from City staff that all documents have been executed; awaiting copy for file; 02/06/12 and 02/10/12 e- mail communications with staff to follow up on copy for our file.

Beckham: Conceptually approved by Commission; recommend that the City enter into a formal written lease with tenant; obtaining information from city staff to be able to prepare lease; 02/10/12 follow up with city staff to obtain information to be able to prepare lease.

Purchasing Policy: Possible direction from Commission to proceed with new Purchasing Policy for all City procurement.

Sign Ordinance: Met on 01/26/12 with the Chamber of Commerce - Ordinance is now under review by Chamber of Commerce.

Cemetary: Draft Ordinance on agenda for 1st reading.

Local Business Tax: Researching Florida statutes and other resources to determine if condo owners/lessors are required to pay Local Business Tax; on hold until end of legislative session.