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Clay Watkins of Utilities and Engineering told the commission the FDOT scope includes new turn lanes, sidewalk work, medians, bus pull‑outs, a new stormwater system and changes to roadway elevation that require walls and regrading outside the FDOT right‑of‑way. Two affected city properties are the access driveway to Lift Station 15 (behind the animal hospital) and the access to the Turtle Tower. The license agreement allows the FDOT contractor to perform the regrading on city property at FDOT expense.

Watkins said the city attorney reviewed the agreement; no additional city funding is required for the work. Commissioners asked technical questions about stationing and drainage; staff said the work will not impede existing drainage, which sheets toward the golf course and Curlew.

Motion and vote: Commissioner Walker moved, the motion was seconded, and the resolution passed unanimously by roll call.

Why it matters: the project is a state roadway improvement that will change roadway elevation and roadway geometry adjacent to Dunedin properties; the agreement clarifies permissions so FDOT can complete the work on city property.

What’s next: the mayor was authorized to sign the license agreement subject to commission approval; staff will coordinate construction timing and any required maintenance obligations under the agreement.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","City Commission Regular Meeting 4.3.25","oneSentenceSummary","The City Commission unanimously approved Resolution 25‑10 to allow the Florida Department of Transportation contractor to regrade two city driveways (Lift Station 15 access and Turtle Tower access) as part of FDOT Project 448486‑1‑5602 (Alt US‑19/Broadway widening at SR‑586/Curlew Road); FDOT will pay for the work.","taxTitle","Dunedin, Pinellas County, Florida","taxId",50865,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6089126,"Dunedin approves $1.29 million lease to buy fire engine and solid‑waste truck",904,3075000,3979000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2876466-1e6c3184ee1beb3dfb301736c6e10808&start=3075&end=3979","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2876466-1e6c3184ee1beb3dfb301736c6e10808/thumbnail_3075000.jpg","/articles/6089126/Dunedin/Pinellas-County/Florida/Dunedin-approves-129-million-lease-to-buy-fire-engine-and-solidwaste-truck","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6089126-8a6384dcc7197ed91544af51caf3db10/orig.mp4?Expires=1770805017&Signature=NPR-vl74Rxi5w8j0Bc~nLLyp9OrUTfEs6NIOc13GW6C00iFsOIOtq6K6nKKdGVVLzGjhv0OlVGHbhqmviVZxXq~VghVDYmWzhYl1J7IzHxOZJldI~~m2if0jbk4Zc4JDi5fF3P3etOWAj3mcm4BZJaGSr63Aa-TuGhouDpkaT5-KW7AiRj~dJvBYXC4mk8UyZxHh8L076Eg~-hSNvcHBxBFZMz~4s4707hyx9RvOo7~MQmLI4yliCHN-XAMBBTNzl2zzfJ1PhutsKB-5Mg-FJS0whFuX~9ed23TpJ4LhH40jboSrR58k2IAhNsw9d4rkIjQws0cHASJY0KgB-nhdIA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Dunedin City Commission voted unanimously April 3 to authorize lease‑purchase financing of $1,291,844 for two city vehicles: an E‑1 pumper fire engine and a 40‑cubic‑yard solid‑waste collection truck.

Finance Director Les Tyehrer told the commission the city will use a master equipment lease with Bank of America Public Capital Corp and that the total borrowed amount for the two vehicles is $1,291,844. “The total amount, for both vehicles including interest and financing charges would be $1,487,485,” he said, noting total interest and financing costs of $195,641.

Tyehrer gave delivery timelines and financing terms: the solid‑waste vehicle — a 2024 Mammoth low‑entry truck priced at $391,746 — is expected in April 2025; the E‑1 pumper truck — priced at $909,098 — is expected in December 2025. Bank of America proposed a tax‑exempt rate of 3.84% over five years for the solid‑waste vehicle and 3.99% over seven years for the fire engine. Annual debt service for both vehicles is $237,528, of which $149,923 will be charged to the general fund (fire engine) and $87,605 to the solid‑waste fund.

Commissioners asked about procurement and lifecycle planning. Les said solid‑waste vehicles typically follow a five‑to‑six‑year useful life; the fire engine uses a 10‑year life for depreciation but the city used a 7‑year financing term to reduce interest costs. He confirmed the lease‑purchase structure means the city takes ownership when equipment is delivered. The commission also heard that replaced vehicles will move to reserve status and eventually be sold at auction.

Tyehrer described options for future replacements: continue financing, build pay‑as‑you‑go reserves, or consider funding from a future Penny (local sales‑tax) program if approved. Commissioners praised the staff review and cost comparison between outright purchase and lease financing.

Motion and vote: Commissioner Sandbergen moved, the motion was seconded, and the resolution passed by roll call with all members voting aye.

Why it matters: the vehicles support core services — fire suppression and solid‑waste collection — and the financing decision affects near‑term budget cash flow and future replacement planning.

What’s next: the city will execute Schedule 4 and Schedule 5 to the master lease agreement with Bank of America and proceed with vehicle acceptance upon delivery.","City commission unanimously approved Resolution 25‑14 to borrow $1,291,844 through a Bank of America master lease to finance a new E‑1 pumper and a 40‑cubic‑yard solid waste truck; staff detailed delivery dates, interest rates and fund allocations.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":92,"_47":93,"_49":94,"_51":95,"_53":96,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":97,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":98,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6089131,"Heather Lakes residents press Dunedin commission over pickleball noise, lights and hours",1015,2155000,3170000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2876466-1e6c3184ee1beb3dfb301736c6e10808&start=2155&end=3170","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2876466-1e6c3184ee1beb3dfb301736c6e10808/thumbnail_2155000.jpg","/articles/6089131/Dunedin/Pinellas-County/Florida/Heather-Lakes-residents-press-Dunedin-commission-over-pickleball-noise-lights-and-hours","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6089131-f6f8d2a0958fc67428fb11bf3568471a/orig.mp4?Expires=1770805017&Signature=nekTEzRaGF310eM91SvXcnRKZjISw2DOeCqih8fv7caYRkfxRJSXU1XPfw0IPVcyTbFQngSu03wc4Tp~0Sz2VUJz6JT8gs8kc8ZKxFb5bR6YzfA7dKGMLCSVK9OFumJRzh~NoDTho~ikK4drSE4Nil-kszRohUJUdNbvTbSLIRxI7HkwI~wqYYzvvZEEOqGv~0UjeplNlPx4Uj44g27hBri6eGBcHib~Bg5m37BouUEokO9~~yj38b67Y46ZORiwLD6wKoK2GukF8wOq5aDekrjauFpJlhCZTXCmlox-xWyJtZYjUxM7HevFsk4UdY72AqOpyEGWStPIzQzUo62VVQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Several residents of Heather Lakes told the Dunedin City Commission on April 3 that weekly and daily use of nearby pickleball courts has created intrusive noise, bright lights and parking impacts that they say are harming quality of life for older residents.

The issue drew three public-comment speakers and a multi‑minute staff response. Joanne Holiday, who said she lives in Heather Lakes Building K, told the commission the noise from “cars and trucks, diesel engine trucks running” and large groups using the courts leaves her unable to rest. “I can't sit on my lanai and read a book anymore. It's too noisy,” she said.

The complaints centered on three recurring problems: early arrival and late‑night presence by court users, loud conversation and music, and headlights and parking that shine into ground‑floor and second‑floor units. Jane Powell said she recorded 47 seconds of sound from inside her living room and urged commissioners to “multiply that by 10,” referring to the number of courts. Vicky Stevens, another Heather Lakes resident, described the lights and late‑night gatherings as “torture” for older residents and asked the city to consider reducing hours to 8 a.m.–8 p.m.

The city manager (staff member) responded that staff are assembling a plan and will coordinate with the interim director of parks and recreation and the county sheriff's office. Staff listed potential measures under study: acoustical windscreens between the courts and residences, reviews of lighting fixtures and possible replacements or shielding, landscape buffers, more opaque fencing, signage asking players to keep voices down, and an enforceable revision of court hours. The manager said any change to hours would be coordinated with the sheriff to ensure enforceability.

Staff said other operational measures under consideration include targeted patrols at closing time, assessing parking layout and headlights for ground‑floor units, and posting nonresident identification or permit reminders used at other city recreation facilities. The manager asked residents to provide contact information so staff can return with a proposed plan.

Why it matters: the courts are adjacent to Heather Lakes, a 55‑plus community whose speakers said many residents have limited mobility and rely on a quieter environment for sleep, recovery and gardening. Residents told the commission they have spent thousands on sound‑mitigating doors and still feel the courts have reduced property enjoyment.

What the commission did: commissioners heard the comments and directed staff to develop and report back on a mitigation plan. No formal ordinance or hours change was adopted at the meeting.

Next steps: staff committed to produce a written plan and return to the commission with recommended measures and enforceability options; the mayor asked residents to email the city manager for follow‑up contact.","Multiple Heather Lakes residents told the City Commission April 3 that new courts at Eagle Scout Park generate constant noise, bright lights and intrusive parking; city staff said it will prepare a plan that may include acoustic windscreens, hours changes and signage and work with the sheriff for enforcement.","actionData","errors"]

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Heather Lakes residents press Dunedin commission over pickleball noise, lights and hours