Gulf Breeze public meetings in 2024

Fairpoint Regional Water System, Inc. Press Releases

The City of Gulf Breeze issued a press release on December 23, 2024, reporting a catastrophic failure of the Fairpoint Regional Water System transmission main on December 20, which supplies drinking water to all of South Santa Rosa County. The line is shut down for repairs, and the Gulf Breeze Regional Water System is using ECUA water as a backup. Residents are urged to conserve water.

• Fairpoint Regional Water System transmission main failure on December 20, 2024
• Water line shut down for repairs until further notice
• ECUA used as contingency backup water supply
• Water conservation requested during repair period

Capital Trust Agency Board of Directors Meeting Public Notice - 12 Dec 2024 - 9:00 AM

The Capital Trust Agency Board of Directors and Manager of CTA CDE, LLC will hold a public meeting on December 12, 2024, at 9:00 am. The agenda contains only procedural boilerplate and does not list any specific items for discussion or decision.

• Meeting of Capital Trust Agency Board of Directors and Manager of CTA CDE, LLC
• Public notice of appeal rights and accommodation for disabilities

Capital Trust Authority Board of Directors Meeting Public Notice - 12 Dec 2024 - 9:00 AM

The Capital Trust Authority Board of Directors will hold a public meeting on Thursday, December 12, 2024, at 9:00 am at 315 Fairpoint Drive, Gulf Breeze. The agenda contains only procedural boilerplate, including notice of the meeting, appeal rights, and public comment instructions, with no specific items listed for discussion or decision.

• Meeting notice for Capital Trust Authority Board of Directors
• Location: 315 Fairpoint Drive, Gulf Breeze, FL
• Public comment and accommodation instructions included

CANCELED - Gulf Breeze Regional Water System Board Meeting Public Notice - 09 Dec 2024 - 5:30 PM

The December 9, 2024 meeting of the Gulf Breeze Regional Water System (GBRWS) Board is canceled. The next scheduled board meeting is February 10, 2025. This notice contains no agenda items for discussion or decision.

• December 9, 2024 GBRWS Board meeting canceled
• Next GBRWS Board meeting scheduled for February 10, 2025
• Meeting location: Gulf Breeze City Hall, 1070 Shoreline Drive

City Council Special Meeting Swearing-In Public Notice - 05 Dec 2024 5:00 p.m.

This is a special meeting of the Gulf Breeze City Council held solely to swear in the mayor and council members. No other business is listed on the agenda. The meeting is procedural in nature, with no decisions or discussions scheduled beyond the swearing-in ceremony.

• Swearing-in of the mayor and members of the Gulf Breeze City Council

City Council Special Meeting - 05 Dec 2024 5:00 pm

This is a special meeting of the Gulf Breeze City Council to swear in newly elected officials and appoint Mayor JB Schluter as the city's representative to the Florida-Alabama Transportation Planning Organization (TPO) and the Emerald Coast Regional Council (ECRC). The appointment fills vacancies left by former Mayor Cherry Fitch. The agenda also includes a public forum.

• Swearing-in of Mayor JB Schluter and Councilmembers Amy Tavai (Seat A), Tim Burr (Seat B), and Brittany Simpson (Seat C)
• Appointment of JB Schluter to the Florida-Alabama TPO and ECRC Board of Directors

City Council Regular Meeting

The Gulf Breeze City Council will consider several action items, including the purchase of a new fire truck for $1,362,897.48, a change order for the Highpoint Water Main project, and an extension of easements for the water reclamation facility. The agenda also includes consent items such as holiday gift cards for staff, an election interlocal agreement, and a surplus vehicle auction. A presentation on the 2024 Year in Review and a proposal for vertical oyster gardens are scheduled.

• Purchase of Enforcer 75' fire truck from Ten-8 Fire & Safety for $1,362,897.48
• Change Order #2 for $83,972.76 to Highpoint Water Main contract with Utility Service Company
• Extension of temporary construction and road access easements from Santa Rosa County School Board
• Authorization to buy holiday gift cards from Publix up to $8,000 for city staff
• Renewal of interlocal agreement with Santa Rosa County Supervisor of Elections

Community Redevelopment Agency Board Meeting

The Gulf Breeze Community Redevelopment Agency Board will consider awarding a $1,193,807 contract to Loftis Marine, LLC for repairs and improvements to Wayside Park West and North, following Hurricane Sally damage. The board will also approve minutes from the September 4, 2024 meeting. A public forum is scheduled.

• Award of bid to Loftis Marine, LLC for $1,193,807 for Wayside Park West and North repairs
• Approval of September 4, 2024 CRA meeting minutes
• Public forum for citizen comments

Community Redevelopment Agency Meeting Public Notice - 02 Dec 2024 - 5:30 PM

The Gulf Breeze City Council, acting as the Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) Board of Directors, will hold a public meeting on Monday, December 2, 2024, at 5:30 PM in the Council Chambers at City Hall. The agenda contains only procedural boilerplate and provides no specific items for discussion or decision.

• Meeting of the CRA Board of Directors
• Public comment opportunity
• Notice of appeal rights for decisions made
• Disability accommodation notice

City Council Regular Meeting Public Notice - 02 Dec 2024 - 5:30 PM

This is a public notice for the Gulf Breeze City Council regular meeting on December 2, 2024, at 5:30 PM. The agenda text contains only procedural boilerplate about the meeting time, location, and public participation rules; no specific agenda items are listed.

Press Releases - 27 Nov 2024 Supreme Court Ruling

The City of Gulf Breeze announced that the Florida Supreme Court ruled in its favor in a case involving the Santa Rosa County Property Appraiser's attempt to tax a city-owned golf course used as a sprayfield for the water utility. The ruling reverses a lower court decision and reinstates the city's win, potentially affecting other Florida municipalities that privatize services. The city will seek reimbursement of over $255,000 paid in protest by the Gulf Breeze Regional Water Utility.

• Florida Supreme Court quashes First DCA ruling, reinstates city's win
• Case involved taxation of city-owned golf course used as effluent sprayfield
• City seeks reimbursement of over $255,000 paid by water utility in protest
• Florida League of Cities filed amicus brief supporting the city
• Ruling impacts municipalities privatizing municipal services

Capital Trust Authority Board of Directors Meeting Public Notice - 22 Nov 2024 - 9:00 am

The Capital Trust Authority Board of Directors will hold a public meeting on Friday, November 22, 2024, at 9:00 am at 315 Fairpoint Drive, Gulf Breeze, Florida. The agenda contains only procedural boilerplate—no specific items for decision or discussion are listed. The public is invited to comment, and accommodations are available for persons with disabilities.

• Meeting date and time: Friday, November 22, 2024, at 9:00 am
• Location: 315 Fairpoint Drive, Gulf Breeze, Florida
• Public comment opportunity
• ADA accommodation notice (contact City Clerk's office at 850-934-5115)

Capital Trust Agency Board of Directors Meeting Public Notice - 22 Nov 2024 - 9:00 am

The Capital Trust Agency Board of Directors and Manager of CTA CDE, LLC will hold a public meeting on Friday, November 22, 2024, at 9:00 am at 315 Fairpoint Drive, Gulf Breeze, Florida. The agenda contains only procedural boilerplate, with no specific items listed for discussion or decision.

• Meeting of Capital Trust Agency Board of Directors and Manager of CTA CDE, LLC
• Public notice of appeal rights and accommodation for disabilities

Canceled - Gulf Breeze Fire Board Meeting Public Notice - 20 Nov 2024 - 3:00 PM

This is a public notice stating that the Gulf Breeze Fire Board meeting scheduled for Wednesday, November 20, 2024, at 3:00 PM has been canceled. No agenda items or decisions are listed. The notice includes standard information about appeals, public comment, and disability accommodations.

• Meeting canceled
• Original date/time: Nov 20, 2024, 3:00 PM
• Location: Gulf Breeze City Hall, Council Chambers, 1070 Shoreline Drive

City Council Regular Meeting

The Gulf Breeze City Council will hold a second reading and public hearing on an ordinance to require short-term vacation rental owners to register with the city. They will also consider several resolutions, including budget amendments, bond issuances for outside entities, and a revised staffing schedule, plus a change order for a sewer project and a discussion on seawall repair.

• Ordinance 05-2024: short-term rental registration requirements (second reading and public hearing)
• Resolution 64-2024: FY2024 year-end final budget amendment
• Resolution 67-2024: approve up to $80,000,000 in bonds for Plato Holdings, LLC (educational facilities)
• Resolution 68-2024: approve up to $75,000,000 in bonds for The Waters at North Port, LLC (multifamily housing)
• Change Order #1 for $231,808.50 with L&K Construction for Fairpoint septic-to-sewer conversion

Canceled - Community Redevelopment Agency Meeting Public Notice - 18 Nov 2024 - 5:30 PM

This meeting of the Gulf Breeze City Council acting as the Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) Board of Directors has been canceled. No items were scheduled for discussion or decision. The notice is purely procedural, indicating the meeting will not take place.

• Meeting canceled

City Council Regular Meeting Public Notice - 18 Nov 2024 - 5:30 PM

This is a public notice for the Gulf Breeze City Council regular meeting. The agenda text contains only procedural boilerplate about the meeting time, location, and public participation rules; no specific agenda items are listed.

• Meeting scheduled for Monday, November 18, 2024, at 5:30 PM
• Location: Gulf Breeze City Hall, Council Chambers, 1070 Shoreline Drive
• Public comment allowed upon recognition by Mayor or Chairperson
• ADA accommodations available with 48-hour notice to City Clerk's office

Canceled - Tourist Development Advisory Committee Meeting Public Notice - 12 NOV 2024 3: 00 PM

The City of Gulf Breeze Tourist Development Advisory Committee (TDAC) meeting scheduled for November 12, 2024, at 3:00 p.m. has been canceled. The agenda contains only the cancellation notice and standard public participation and accommodation information, with no items for discussion or decision.

• Meeting canceled
• Scheduled for Nov 12, 2024, 3:00 p.m. at Gulf Breeze City Hall Council Chambers

Gulf Breeze Financial Services Board Meeting Public Notice - 04 Nov 2024 - 5:30 PM

The Gulf Breeze City Council will convene as the Gulf Breeze Financial Services (GBFS) Board of Directors for a meeting on November 4, 2024, at 5:30 p.m. The agenda contains only procedural boilerplate and provides no specific items for discussion or decision.

• Meeting of the City Council as the GBFS Board of Directors
• Public comment opportunity on matters before the board
• Notice of appeal rights requiring a verbatim record
• Disability accommodation request procedure

Gulf Breeze Financial Services Board of Directors Meeting

The Gulf Breeze Financial Services Board of Directors will meet to approve the minutes from its September 4, 2024 annual meeting. The agenda includes a public forum and adjournment, with no other substantive items listed. This is a routine procedural meeting.

• Approval of September 4, 2024 annual meeting minutes

City Council Regular Meeting

The Gulf Breeze City Council will hold the first reading of an ordinance to create a registration system for short-term vacation rentals, including contact info, occupancy limits, inspections, and penalties. The council will also consider several resolutions approving bond financing plans for outside entities, a financial advisory agreement for a water facility expansion, and vehicle purchases. The meeting includes consent items and a discussion on a boardwalk repair warranty claim.

• First reading of Ordinance 05-2024: short-term rental registration requirements (occupancy limits, inspections, penalties)
• Resolution 59-2024: approve TEFRA plan for up to $27M in bonds for Jewish School of Miami
• Resolution 60-2024: approve TEFRA plan for up to $55M in bonds for Helm's Bay Landing multifamily housing
• Resolution 61-2024: approve TEFRA plan for up to $100M in bonds for Madrone - Florida Tech Student Housing
• Approve agreement with First Tryon Advisors for financial services on $32M Water Reclamation Facility expansion

City Council Regular Meeting Public Notice - 04 Nov 2024 - 5:30 pm

This is the public notice for the Gulf Breeze City Council regular meeting on November 4, 2024, at 5:30 p.m. The agenda text contains only procedural boilerplate—meeting logistics, appeal and public comment instructions, and disability accommodation information—with no specific items listed for discussion or decision.

• Meeting date and time: Monday, November 4, 2024, 5:30 p.m.
• Location: Gulf Breeze City Hall, Council Chambers, 1070 Shoreline Drive
• Public comment allowed upon recognition by Mayor or Chairperson
• Appeals require a verbatim record of proceedings
• Disability accommodations available with 48-hour notice to City Clerk's office

Canceled Community Redevelopment Agency Board Meeting Public Notice - 4 Nov 2024 - 5:30 pm

This is a public notice stating that the Gulf Breeze City Council meeting as the Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) Board of Directors, scheduled for Monday, November 4, 2024, at 5:30 p.m., has been canceled. No agenda items or business are listed because the meeting will not take place.

• Meeting canceled
• Original date/time: Nov. 4, 2024, 5:30 p.m.
• Location: Gulf Breeze City Hall, Council Chambers, 1070 Shoreline Drive

Police Pension Board Meeting Public Notice - 30 Oct 2024 - 9:00 AM

The Gulf Breeze Police Pension Board of Trustees will hold its quarterly meeting on Wednesday, October 30, 2024, at 9:00 a.m. in the Council Chambers at Gulf Breeze City Hall. The agenda is limited to procedural notice; no specific items are listed for discussion or decision.

• Quarterly meeting of the Police Pension Board of Trustees
• Meeting at Gulf Breeze City Hall, Council Chambers, 1070 Shoreline Drive
• Police officers and pension fund members encouraged to attend

Police Pension Board of Trustees Board Meeting

The Gulf Breeze Police Pension Board of Trustees will discuss the actuary's recalculation of retiree benefits to correct Cost of Living Adjustment (COLA) amounts, with retroactive payments owed to some retirees and overpayments to be recovered from others. The board will also vote on approving actual expenses for fiscal year 2023-2024, set 2025 meeting dates, and receive an informational update on the expiring term of trustee Edwin Eddy.

• COLA benefit recalculation: retro payments owed to retirees (e.g., $2,506.44, $668.34) and overpayments to recover (e.g., $2,378.22, $1,314.74)
• Approval of actual FY 2023-24 expenses totaling $30,422.58 (budget was $37,760.00)
• Ratification of expenses: $3,925.39 quarterly fees, $750.00 board administration, $1,725.00 FMPTF recalculation
• Set 2025 meeting dates: Jan 22, Apr 23, Jul 23, Oct 22
• Informational: Edwin Eddy's term as legal resident trustee expires; City Council to consider reappointment Nov 4, 2024

Board of Adjustment

The Gulf Breeze Board of Adjustment will hold a public hearing on a variance request by Nancy Helmick to build a rear addition at 304 Loruna Drive. The addition would encroach 2 feet 5 inches into the required 8-foot side yard setback. Staff recommends approval, citing the home's pre-existing nonconformity since 1962. The board may approve, approve with changes, or deny the request.

• Variance request JVBL1-24-0005: 6'4" x 13'4" addition to main bedroom, encroaching 29 inches into side yard setback
• Property: 304 Loruna Drive, Gulf Breeze, FL (parcel 05-3S-29-1570-00300-0220)
• Estimated construction cost: $60,000
• Staff recommends approval of the variance
• Public hearing scheduled for October 29, 2024, 5:30 PM at City Hall

Capital Trust Agency Board of Directors Meeting Public Notice - 29 Oct 2024 - 9:00 am

The Capital Trust Agency Board of Directors and Manager of CTA CDE, LLC will hold a public meeting on Tuesday, October 29, 2024, at 9:00 am at 315 Fairpoint Drive, Gulf Breeze, Florida. The agenda contains only procedural boilerplate, with no specific items listed for discussion or decision.

• Meeting of the Capital Trust Agency Board of Directors and Manager of CTA CDE, LLC
• Public comment opportunity
• Notice of appeal rights and accommodation for disabilities

Capital Trust Authority Board of Directors Meeting Public Notice - 29 Oct 2024 - 9:00 AM

The Capital Trust Authority Board of Directors will hold a public meeting on Tuesday, October 29, 2024, at 9:00 am at 315 Fairpoint Drive, Gulf Breeze, Florida. The agenda contains only procedural boilerplate, including the public notice, appeal rights, and accommodation information, with no specific items listed for discussion or decision.

• Meeting date and time: Tuesday, October 29, 2024, at 9:00 am
• Location: Capital Trust Authority, 315 Fairpoint Drive, Gulf Breeze, Florida
• Public comment opportunity upon recognition from the Chairperson
• Accommodation requests: contact City Clerk's office at (850) 934-5115 at least 48 hours prior

Board of Adjustment Meeting Public Notice - 29 Oct 2024 - 5:30 PM

The Gulf Breeze Board of Adjustment will hold a public meeting to consider a single request: a variance for a rear addition to a single-family home at 304 Loruna Dr. that would extend 2 feet 5 inches into the required 8-foot side yard setback. The board will decide whether to grant this encroachment under the city's Land Development Code.

• Variance request JVBL-1-24-0005 for 304 Loruna Dr.
• Applicant: Nancy Helmick
• Proposed addition encroaches 29 inches into 8-foot side yard setback
• Public hearing at Gulf Breeze City Hall Council Chambers, 1070 Shoreline Dr., 5:30 PM

FRUS Meeting Public Notice - 22 Oct 2024 3:30 pm

The Fairpoint Regional Utility System's Board of Directors will hold its regular monthly meeting on October 22, 2024, at 3:30 PM, followed by a closed executive session for legal discussions. The agenda includes regular monthly business of the company. The meeting is open to the public via Zoom or in person at Gulf Breeze City Hall.

• Regular monthly business of the company
• Closed executive session for legal discussions
• Meeting held at City of Gulf Breeze City Hall, 1070 Shoreline Dr., Gulf Breeze, FL

City Council Regular Meeting Public Notice

This is a public notice for the Gulf Breeze City Council regular meeting on Monday, October 21, 2024, at 5:30 p.m. in Council Chambers at City Hall. The agenda text contains only procedural boilerplate—meeting logistics, appeal and accommodation notices—with no specific items listed for decision or discussion.

• Meeting date and time: Monday, October 21, 2024, at 5:30 p.m.
• Location: Gulf Breeze City Hall, Council Chambers, 1070 Shoreline Drive

City Council Regular Meeting - 21 Oct 2024 - 5:30 PM

The Gulf Breeze City Council will hold a regular meeting with several action items, including accepting a $30,600 Firehouse Subs Public Safety Grant, approving the annual renewal of the police records management system with SmartCop Inc. for $30,958, and authorizing the cooperative purchase of a 2024 Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo 4x4 for $41,900.88. The council will also consider a resolution accepting completed work for the Peake's Point Drive resurfacing special assessment, approve write-offs of utility bad debt, and receive a status update on tennis court and pickleball court projects. The agenda includes routine items like minutes approval and presentations.

• Acceptance of Firehouse Subs Public Safety Grant Award for $30,600.00
• Annual renewal of Police Department Records Management System agreement with SmartCop Inc. for $30,958.00
• Authorize cooperative purchase of 2024 Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo 4x4 from Step One Automotive for $41,900.88
• Resolution No. 65-2024 accepting completed work for Peake's Point Drive Resurfacing Special Assessment
• Approve write-off of utility billing and miscellaneous receivable bad debt accounts as of September 30, 2024

Canceled - Gulf Breeze Financial Services Board Meeting Public Notice - 21 Oct 2024 - 5:30 pm

This meeting of the Gulf Breeze Financial Services Board of Directors, scheduled for October 21, 2024, has been canceled. No items will be discussed or decided.

• Meeting canceled

Canceled - Community Redevelopment Agency Board Meeting Public Notice

This meeting of the Gulf Breeze City Council acting as the Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) Board of Directors has been canceled. No items will be discussed or decided. The notice includes standard public participation and accommodation information.

• Meeting canceled

Canceled Gulf Breeze Regional Water System Board Meeting Public Notice - 14 Oct 2024 5:30 PM

This is a public notice stating that the Gulf Breeze Regional Water System Board of Directors meeting scheduled for Monday, October 14, 2024, at 5:30 p.m. has been canceled. No business will be conducted at this meeting. For questions, contact the City Clerk's Office.

• Meeting scheduled for Oct. 14, 2024, at 5:30 p.m. canceled

Gulf Breeze Wins 2024 Voice of the People Awards Press Releases

This is a press release announcing that the City of Gulf Breeze has received two 2024 Voice of the People Awards for Trust in Government and Excellence in Parks and Recreation. The awards, based on resident feedback and government performance data, will be presented to Mayor Fitch and the City Council at their October 21st meeting. The release includes quotes from Mayor Cherry Fitch and City Manager Samantha Abell, but no decisions or discussions are on the agenda.

• Award for Trust in Government
• Award for Excellence in Parks and Recreation
• Awards presented by Polco and ICMA
• Awards to be presented at October 21st City Council meeting

Advisory Park Board Meeting Public Notice - 08 Oct 2024 - 3:00 PM

The Gulf Breeze Advisory Park Board is holding a public meeting on Tuesday, October 8, 2024, at 3:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers at City Hall. The agenda contains only procedural boilerplate—no specific items, decisions, or discussions are listed. The notice includes standard information about public comment, appeals, and disability accommodations.

• Meeting date and time: Tuesday, October 8, 2024, at 3:00 p.m.
• Location: Gulf Breeze City Hall, Council Chambers, 1070 Shoreline Drive
• Contact: City Clerk's Office at [email protected] or 850-934-5115

Advisory Park Board Meeting - 08 Oct 2024 3:00 pm

The Advisory Park Board will receive updates from the Parks & Recreation Director on several topics, including a program and park facilities survey, park security upgrades, recreational fishing improvements, Vista Park and Pier improvements, and hurricane repairs at Gulf Breeze Wayside Park. The board will also consider approving the 2025 meeting schedule and possibly changing the meeting time from 3:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. Public comment is invited.

• Updates on Program and Park Facilities Survey
• Park Security Upgrades update
• Recreational Fishing Improvements to Waterfront Parks
• Vista Park and Pier Upcoming Improvements
• Gulf Breeze Wayside Park Hurricane Repairs

Rezoning & Small Scale Comp Plan Amendment Public Hearing Public Notice

The Gulf Breeze City Council will hold a public hearing on October 7, 2024, to consider a rezoning and small-scale comprehensive plan amendment for the property at 409 Gulf Breeze Parkway, applied for by BBWR LLC. The meeting is scheduled for 5:30 p.m. at City Hall Council Chambers, 1070 Shoreline Drive. Public comment is invited, and accommodations for persons with disabilities are available upon request.

• Rezoning and small-scale comprehensive plan amendment for 409 Gulf Breeze Pkwy (Project JSSL3-23-0001)
• Applicant: BBWR LLC
• Public hearing before the City Council
• Appeals require a verbatim record of proceedings

City Council Regular Meeting

The Gulf Breeze City Council will hold second readings and public hearings on ordinances to change the future land use and zoning of 409 Gulf Breeze Pkwy from public to commercial. They will also hold public hearings to approve special assessments for the Chanteclaire Resurfacing Project and the Bay Bridge water/sewer replacement. Additionally, the council will consider resolutions for a $5.5 million bond for Whole Family Health Center, approve several purchases, and renew red light cameras.

• Second reading of Ordinance 06-2024: change future land use of 409 Gulf Breeze Pkwy from PI to Commercial
• Second reading of Ordinance 07-2024: rezone 409 Gulf Breeze Pkwy from P to C-2 Limited Commercial
• Public hearings on special assessments for Chanteclaire Resurfacing and Bay Bridge water/sewer replacement
• Resolution 56-2024: approve up to $5,500,000 in bonds for Whole Family Health Center
• Purchase of two 2023 Dodge Chargers for $121,960.46 and 18 Dell laptops for $33,294.78

City Council Regular Meeting Public Notice

This is a public notice for the Gulf Breeze City Council regular meeting on Monday, October 7, 2024, at 5:30 p.m. in City Hall Council Chambers. The agenda text contains only procedural boilerplate—meeting logistics, appeal and accommodation notices—with no specific agenda items listed.

• Meeting date and time: Monday, October 7, 2024, at 5:30 p.m.
• Location: Gulf Breeze City Hall, Council Chambers, 1070 Shoreline Drive
• Public comment allowed upon recognition by Mayor or Chairperson
• ADA accommodation available with 48-hour notice to City Clerk's office

Community Redevelopment Agency Meeting Public Notice - 07 Oct 2024 5:30 pm

The Gulf Breeze City Council, meeting as the Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) Board of Directors, will convene on October 7, 2024, at 5:30 PM in Council Chambers. The public notice provides meeting logistics, appeal and public comment procedures, and disability accommodation information, but lists no specific agenda items for discussion or decision.

• Meeting scheduled for Oct 7, 2024, 5:30 PM at Gulf Breeze City Hall, 1070 Shoreline Drive
• Public comment allowed upon recognition by Mayor or Chairperson
• Appeals require a verbatim record of proceedings
• Disability accommodations available with 48-hour notice to City Clerk's office

Capital Trust Agency Board Meeting Public Notice - 03 Oct 2024 9:00 am

The Capital Trust Agency Board of Directors and Manager of CTA CDE, LLC will hold a meeting on October 3, 2024, at 9:00 am. The agenda contains only the meeting notice and standard public participation and accommodation information; no specific items for discussion or decision are listed.

• Meeting of Capital Trust Agency Board of Directors and Manager of CTA CDE, LLC
• Location: 315 Fairpoint Drive, Gulf Breeze, FL
• Public comment invited upon recognition from the Chairperson
• Disability accommodations available by contacting City Clerk's office 48 hours prior

Capital Trust Authority Board Meeting Public Notice - 03 Oct 2024 9:00 am

The Capital Trust Authority Board of Directors will hold a public meeting on Thursday, October 3rd, 2024, at 9:00 am at 315 Fairpoint Drive, Gulf Breeze, Florida. The agenda contains only procedural boilerplate—no specific items, decisions, or discussions are listed. The public is invited to comment, and accommodations for disabilities are available upon request.

• Meeting date and time: Thursday, October 3rd, 2024, 9:00 am
• Location: Capital Trust Authority, 315 Fairpoint Drive, Gulf Breeze, FL
• Public comment opportunity
• Appeal notice regarding verbatim record requirement
• Disability accommodation contact: City Clerk's office, 850-934-5115

Board of Adjustment Meeting Public Notice - 24 Sep 2024 5:30 p.m.

The Gulf Breeze Board of Adjustment will hold a public meeting to consider a single request from A and G Casa, LLC to construct a residential docking facility at 720 Peake's Point Dr. The applicant seeks authorization to base setbacks on riparian lines instead of the extension of property lines as required by the city's Land Development Code. The board will decide whether to grant this variance.

• Variance request to use riparian lines for dock setbacks at 720 Peake's Point Dr.
• Applicant: A and G Casa, LLC
• Project number: JVBL1-24-0004
• Public comment invited

Board of Adjustment

The Gulf Breeze Board of Adjustment will hold a public hearing on a variance request by A & G CASA, LLC to build a residential docking facility at 720 Peake's Point Dr., using riparian lines instead of property line extensions for setbacks. The board will also review and approve the June 25, 2024 meeting minutes and follow standard procedures for public comment and testimony.

• Variance request JVBL1-24-0004 by A & G CASA, LLC for a residential docking facility at 720 Peake's Point Dr.
• Approval of June 25, 2024 meeting minutes
• City attorney review of appeal procedures and ex-parte communications
• Public forum for resident comments

Gulf Breeze Fire Board Meeting Public Notice

The Gulf Breeze Fire Board will meet at Gulf Breeze City Hall on September 18, 2024. The provided notice contains only the meeting time, location, and procedural information for public participation.

Gulf Breeze Fire Board Meeting- 18 Sep 2024 3:00 PM

The Gulf Breeze Fire Board will hear the Fire Chief's report on incident response data from May through September 12, 2024, and review Fire Department Policy 2.0. The board will also consider approving the minutes from the May 23, 2024 meeting. Public comment is invited.

• Fire Chief's report with incident response data for May through September 12, 2024
• Review of Gulf Breeze Fire Department Policy 2.0
• Approval of May 23, 2024 meeting minutes

City Council Regular Meeting Public Notice

This is a public notice for the Gulf Breeze City Council regular meeting on Monday, September 16, 2024, at 5:30 p.m. in Council Chambers at City Hall. The agenda text contains only procedural boilerplate about the meeting time, location, and public participation rules; no specific agenda items are listed.

• Meeting date and time: Monday, September 16, 2024, at 5:30 p.m.
• Location: Gulf Breeze City Hall, Council Chambers, 1070 Shoreline Drive
• Public comment allowed upon recognition by Mayor or Chairperson
• ADA accommodation available with 48-hour notice to City Clerk's office

City Council Regular Meeting

The Gulf Breeze City Council will make final decisions on the FY2025 millage rate and budget, including adopting a millage rate of 1.9723 and a final budget. The council will also consider several resolutions adjusting utility rates (solid waste, natural gas, stormwater, water) and adopting a comprehensive fee schedule, a ten-year capital improvement plan, and the authorized positions schedule. Additionally, there are public hearings on two ordinances to rezone 409 Gulf Breeze Pkwy from Public Lands to Limited Commercial, and action items include awarding a $161,951 contract for natural gas equipment and granting an easement to Florida Power and Light.

• Final adoption of millage rate 1.9723 and FY2025 budget
• Ordinance No. 06-2024: Comprehensive Plan amendment for 409 Gulf Breeze Pkwy (first reading)
• Ordinance No. 07-2024: Rezone 409 Gulf Breeze Pkwy from 'P' to 'C-2' (first reading)
• Resolution No. 50-2024: Solid Waste Fund rate adjustments for FY2025
• Award bid to Devtech Sales, Inc. for $161,951 for natural gas regulator and odorizer station equipment

Notice of Proposed Tax Increase Public Notice

This is a public notice from the City of Gulf Breeze announcing a proposed tax increase. The notice does not include specific details about the increase, such as the rate or amount. The city is informing residents of the proposal, likely ahead of a public hearing or vote.

• Proposed tax increase
• Public notice issued by City Clerk's Office

Gulf Breeze Financial Services Board of Directors (GBFS) Annual Meeting- 04 Sep 2024 5:30 pm

The Gulf Breeze Financial Services Board of Directors will hold its annual meeting to consider Resolution No. 41-2024, which adopts the FY2025 budget and appoints a new slate of officers. The budget projects $319,526 in revenue, primarily from investments, and $61,088 in expenses. The board will also review the 1997 Bylaws. Public comment will be heard.

• Resolution No. 41-2024 adopting FY2025 budget and electing officers (President JB Schluter, Vice President Randy Hebert, Secretary/Treasurer Brittany Simpson)
• FY2025 budget: $319,526 revenue, $61,088 expenses, net income $258,438
• Revenue primarily from investment earnings ($288,000) and Series 2016 A & B ($31,526)
• Expenses include professional services ($39,000) and accounting/auditing ($17,000)
• Review and discussion of 1997 Bylaws

City Council Regular Meeting

The Gulf Breeze City Council will hold a regular meeting on September 4, 2024, to consider several resolutions, including setting a tentative millage rate of 1.9723 mills for tax year 2024 and approving the tentative FY2025 budget. The meeting is held to comply with Truth in Millage (TRIM) requirements. Other items include approving a police collective bargaining agreement, selecting firms for professional services, and several consent agenda items such as water system budget and rate structure changes.

• Resolution No. 42-2024: Tentative millage rate of 1.9723 mills, a 4.96% increase over the rollback rate, generating $1,941,794 in general fund revenue.
• Resolution No. 43-2024: Tentative budget for Fiscal Year 2025.
• Resolution No. 44-2024: Tourist Development Taxes (TDT) Fund Budget for FY2025.
• Approval of Collective Bargaining Agreement with Florida State Lodge, Fraternal Order of Police, effective October 1, 2024.
• Approval of warranty claim resolution with Custom Built Marine Construction, Inc. for Wetlands Trail Boardwalk repair.

Community Redevelopment Agency Board Meeting

The Community Redevelopment Agency Board will consider adopting Resolution No. 40-2024, which approves the FY2025 budget of $2,212,807 for the Urban Core Redevelopment/Community Redevelopment Agency. The budget funds projects like the Wayside Park Sunset Promenade, State Road 399 streetscape improvements, underground utilities, and the facade improvement grant program. The meeting is held to comply with Truth In Millage requirements. The agenda also includes approval of the July 15, 2024 meeting minutes.

• Resolution No. 40-2024: FY2025 CRA budget of $2,212,807
• $685,000 for improvements including Wayside Park Sunset Promenade and State Road 399
• $95,000 for Facade Improvement Grant Program
• $645,192 for debt service on underground utilities and Highway 98 overpass
• Approval of July 15, 2024 meeting minutes

Community Redevelopment Agency Board Meeting Public Notice

This is a public notice announcing that the Gulf Breeze City Council will meet as the Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) Board of Directors on September 4 and September 16, 2024, at 5:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers at City Hall. The agenda contains no specific items for discussion or decision, only the meeting schedule and procedural information.

• CRA Board meetings scheduled for September 4 and September 16, 2024
• Meetings held at 5:30 p.m. at Gulf Breeze City Hall, Council Chambers, 1070 Shoreline Drive

Gulf Breeze Financial Services (GBFS) Board of Directors Annual Meeting Public Notice

The Gulf Breeze City Council, meeting as the Gulf Breeze Financial Services (GBFS) Board of Directors, will hold its annual meeting to adopt the GBFS budget for Fiscal Year 2025 (starting October 1, 2024) and elect officers. The meeting is scheduled for September 4, 2024, at 5:30 p.m. at Gulf Breeze City Hall.

• Adoption of Gulf Breeze Financial Services Budget for Fiscal Year 2025
• Election of officers for Fiscal Year 2025

City Council Regular Meeting Public Notice

The Gulf Breeze City Council is holding a regular meeting on Wednesday, September 4, 2024, at 5:30 p.m. in Council Chambers at City Hall. The meeting date was set to comply with Truth In Millage (TRIM) requirements, which relate to property tax rates. The agenda is a public notice only and contains no specific items for discussion or decision.

• Meeting held to comply with Truth In Millage (TRIM) requirements

Capital Trust Agency And Manager of CTA CDE, LLC Board of Directors Meeting Public Notice - 29 Aug 2024 9:00 AM

The Board of Directors for Capital Trust Agency and Manager of CTA CDE, LLC will hold a public meeting on Thursday, August 29, 2024, at 9:00 am at 315 Fairpoint Drive, Gulf Breeze, Florida. The agenda contains only procedural boilerplate—no specific items for decision or discussion are listed. The public is invited to comment, and accommodations for disabilities are available upon request.

• Meeting of Capital Trust Agency and Manager of CTA CDE, LLC Board of Directors
• Location: 315 Fairpoint Drive, Gulf Breeze, Florida
• Public comment opportunity
• Disability accommodation notice (48-hour advance request)

Capital Trust Authority Board of Directors Meeting Public Notice

The Capital Trust Authority Board of Directors will hold a public meeting on Thursday, August 29, 2024, at 9:00 am at 315 Fairpoint Drive, Gulf Breeze, Florida. The agenda contains only procedural boilerplate—no specific items, decisions, or discussions are listed. The notice includes standard public-comment and disability-accommodation information.

• Meeting date and time: Thursday, August 29, 2024, 9:00 am
• Location: Capital Trust Authority, 315 Fairpoint Drive, Gulf Breeze, FL
• Public comment invited upon recognition from the Chairperson
• Disability accommodations available by contacting City Clerk's office at (850) 934-5115 at least 48 hours prior

Selection Committee Meeting Public Notice for Streets, Drainage Parks & Recreation RFQ Presentations

The City of Gulf Breeze Selection Committee will hear presentations from four companies that responded to the Master Service Agreement – Streets, Drainage, Parks & Recreation Request for Qualifications (RFQ). The meeting is scheduled for August 28, 2024, at Gulf Breeze City Hall. The presentation and Q&A portions will be closed to the public, per Florida statute.

• RFQ presentations from Dewberry, Baskerville-Donovan, McKim & Creed, and KHA Civil Engineers
• Master Service Agreement for streets, drainage, parks & recreation
• Meeting at Gulf Breeze City Hall, 1070 Shoreline Drive
• Presentation and Q&A closed to public per F.S. 286.0113(2)(1)(B)

Selection Committee Meeting Public Notice Streets, Drainage, Parks & Recreation RFQ Responses

The City of Gulf Breeze Staff Selection Committee will meet to evaluate responses to a Request for Qualifications (RFQ) for a Master Service Agreement covering streets, drainage, parks, and recreation. The committee will vote on a recommendation to the City Council on which company best meets the RFQ requirements. This is a selection committee meeting, not a final decision by the City Council.

• Evaluate RFQ responses for Master Service Agreement – Streets, Drainage, Parks and Recreation
• Vote on recommendation to City Council for best-qualified company
• Meeting at Gulf Breeze City Hall Council Chambers, 1070 Shoreline Drive

Staff Selection Committee MSA - Utilities RFQ Responses Meeting Public Notice

The Staff Selection Committee will meet to evaluate responses to the Request for Qualifications (RFQ) for the Master Service Agreement (MSA) for Utilities. The committee will vote on a recommendation to the City Council on which company best meets the RFQ requirements. This is a selection process, not a final award decision.

• Evaluate responses to RFQ for Master Service Agreement (MSA) - Utilities
• Vote on recommendation to City Council for best-qualified company
• Meeting at Gulf Breeze City Hall, Council Chambers, 1070 Shoreline Drive

Staff Selection Committee Meeting Public Notice for MSA Utilities RFQ Presentations

The City of Gulf Breeze Staff Selection Committee will hear presentations from four companies that responded to the Master Service Agreement – Utilities Request for Qualifications (RFQ). The presentations and Q&A portions will be closed to the public, per Florida statute. The committee will evaluate the firms for potential utility services contracts.

• Presentations from Dewberry, Baskerville-Donovan, Inc., McKim & Creed, Inc., and Municipal Engineering Services, Inc.
• Meeting held at Gulf Breeze City Hall Council Chambers, 1070 Shoreline Drive
• Closed to public for presentation and Q&A per F.S. 286.0113(2)(1)(B)

Staff Selection Committee Meeting Public Notice to Review the MSA Streets_Drainage_& Parks_ RFQ Submittals - 20 Aug 2024 9:00 a.m.

The Staff Selection Committee will meet to review Request for Qualifications (RFQ) submittals for Master Service Agreements covering streets, drainage, and parks & recreation. This is a selection review meeting, not a final decision on contract awards. The public is invited to attend and comment.

• Review of RFQ submittals for Master Service Agreements for streets, drainage, and parks & recreation
• Meeting held at Gulf Breeze City Hall, Council Chambers, 1070 Shoreline Drive
• Public comment opportunity during the meeting

Gulf Breeze Regional Water System Board Special Meeting Public Notice

The Gulf Breeze Regional Water System Board of Directors will hold a special meeting on Tuesday, August 20, 2024, at 5:30 p.m. at Gulf Breeze City Hall. This is a rescheduled meeting from August 12. The agenda contains only procedural boilerplate, with no specific items listed.

• Special meeting rescheduled from August 12
• Meeting at Gulf Breeze City Hall, 1070 Shoreline Drive

Gulf Breeze Regional Water System Special Meeting

The Gulf Breeze Regional Water System Board will consider recommending the proposed FY2024-25 budget and a new conservation rate structure for accessory meter usage. The board will also receive financial, operations, development, and water conservation reports. This is a special meeting with action items on the budget and rate structure.

• Recommendation of the Proposed FY2024-25 Budget for the Gulf Breeze Regional Water System
• Recommendation for the Proposed Conservation Rate Structure for Accessory Meter Usage
• Financial Report for the Period Ending July 31, 2024 (revenues at 79.6% of budget, expenses at 78.3%)
• Water & Sewer Operations Report
• Development Services Report for August 2024

City Council Regular Meeting

The Gulf Breeze City Council will consider resolutions to adopt a preliminary assessment roll for the Chanteclaire paving project and to authorize a bond anticipation note of up to $32 million for the Tiger Point Reclamation Expansion Project. They will also review the draft ten-year capital improvement plan for FY2025-2034 and approve several contracts and amendments.

• Resolution No. 38-2024: Adopt preliminary assessment roll for Chanteclaire paving project, setting public hearing for Oct 7, 2024.
• Resolution No. 39-2024: Authorize bond anticipation note up to $32,000,000 for Tiger Point Reclamation Expansion Project.
• Change Order #1 for $61,644.30 with Utility Service Company Inc. for additional asphalt on Highpoint Water Main Project.
• Amendment No. 1 extending subrecipient agreement with Santa Rosa County for Eufaula Outfall Project.
• Review of draft Ten-Year Capital Improvement Plan for FY2025-2034.

City Council Workshop No. 3 & City Council Regular Meeting Public Notice

The Gulf Breeze City Council will hold a joint budget workshop with the Capital Trust Authority/Agency Board to review preliminary Fiscal Year 2025 budgets, followed by a regular council meeting. The agenda is largely procedural, with no specific action items listed beyond the budget review and standard meeting formalities.

• Joint budget workshop to review FY2025 preliminary budgets for Capital Trust Agency and Capital Trust Authority
• Regular council meeting scheduled at 5:30 p.m. at Gulf Breeze City Hall, 1070 Shoreline Dr.

Cancelled - Community Redevelopment Agency Board Meeting Public Notice

This is a public notice stating that the Gulf Breeze City Council meeting as the Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) Board of Directors, scheduled for Monday, August 19, 2024, at 5:30 PM, has been cancelled. No agenda items or business are listed because the meeting will not take place. The notice includes standard procedural information about appeals, public comment, and disability accommodations.

• Meeting cancelled: CRA Board of Directors, Aug. 19, 2024, 5:30 PM, Gulf Breeze City Hall, 1070 Shoreline Drive

City Council Joint Workshop With Capital Trust Authority/Agency Board of Directors - 19 Aug 2024 4:00 p.m.

The City Council and the Capital Trust Authority/Agency boards will hold a joint workshop to discuss the proposed FYE 9/30/2025 budgets for the Agency and Authority. The boards approved the budgets on July 9, 2024, but City Council approval is required for them to take effect. The annual payment to the City will be split $250,000 from the Authority and $750,000 from the Agency.

• Presentation of Capital Trust Agency and Authority FYE 9/30/2025 budgets
• City Council approval required for budgets to take effect
• Annual payment to City of Gulf Breeze: $250,000 from Authority, $750,000 from Agency
• Overhead expenses partially allocated to Authority for reimbursement to Agency

Advisory Park Board Special Meeting Public Notice - 13 Aug 2024 4:00 p.m.

The Gulf Breeze Advisory Park Board is holding a special meeting to discuss a feasibility study for Deadman's Island and implementation of a multimodal parking plan for Shoreline Park. No decisions are listed on the agenda; the meeting is for discussion only.

• Discussion of Feasibility Study for Deadman's Island
• Discussion of Multimodal Parking Plan for Shoreline Park

Tourist Development Advisory Committee Meeting

The Tourist Development Advisory Committee will review the proposed FY2025 Tourist Development Tax (TDT) budget of $735,000, which includes $400,000 for Wayside Park hurricane repairs and $100,000 for synthetic turf replacement. The committee will also consider a $12,000 funding request from the Gulf Breeze Area Chamber of Commerce. This is a discussion and review item; no final approval is being made at this meeting.

• Proposed FY2025 TDT budget: $735,000
• $400,000 annual repayment for $2.2M interfund loan for Wayside Park hurricane repairs
• $100,000 annual set-aside for 10-year synthetic turf replacement plan
• $12,000 Chamber of Commerce tourism support request
• Recurring expenses: $92,000 beach/fishing pier maintenance, $24,000 Springfest, $9,000 Arts Fest

Tourist Development Advisory Committee Meeting Public Notice

The Tourist Development Advisory Committee (TDAC) is holding a public meeting on Tuesday, August 13, 2024, at 3:00 p.m. in the Gulf Breeze City Hall Council Chambers. The agenda contains only procedural boilerplate—no specific items, decisions, or discussions are listed. The public may comment upon recognition, and accommodations are available upon request.

• Meeting date and time: Tuesday, August 13, 2024, at 3:00 p.m.
• Location: Gulf Breeze City Hall, Council Chambers, 1070 Shoreline Drive
• Contact: City Clerk's Office at 850-934-5115 or [email protected]

Staff Selection Committee MSA Utilities and RFQ Public Notice

The Gulf Breeze Staff Selection Committee will meet on August 13, 2024, at 9:00 AM in City Hall Council Chambers to review submittals for the Master Service Agreement (MSA) for Utilities, which was solicited through a Request for Qualifications (RFQ). The meeting is a public notice for this review process; no decisions or recommendations are stated in the agenda.

• Review of Master Service Agreement (MSA) – Utilities RFQ submittals
• Meeting at Gulf Breeze City Hall, Council Chambers, 1070 Shoreline Drive
• Public comment invited upon recognition from the Mayor or Chairperson

Advisory Park Board Special Meeting - 13 Aug 2024 4:00 pm

The Advisory Park Board is holding a special meeting to receive status updates on two items: the parking management plan for Shoreline Park North and South, and restoration efforts at Deadman's Island. The board will also hear a presentation on city parks asset mapping. No votes are scheduled; the agenda consists of updates and discussion.

• Parking plan update: 592 spaces required, 449 provided, 9-space deficiency; Phase I overflow lot at Shoreline Field complete with 39 grass spaces
• Phase II Natural Resources Extension parking not started; 60 gravel spaces and 18 employee spaces planned
• Deadman's Island: U.S. Army Corps of Engineers feasibility study approved, $100,000 federal funding pending for Federal Interest Determination
• FEMA grant of $462,736 for Deadman's Island restoration; $354,741 remains after Phase 1 riprap replacement
• City seeking grants for Deadman's Island, including Resilient Florida Program (application due Sept 1, 2024)

Gulf Breeze Regional Water System Board Meeting Public Notice - 12 Aug 2024 5:30 pm

This public notice announces that the Gulf Breeze Regional Water System Board of Directors meeting originally scheduled for August 12, 2024, has been rescheduled to August 20, 2024, at 5:30 p.m. The agenda contains no substantive items—only procedural information about the meeting date, location, and public participation.

• Meeting rescheduled from August 12 to August 20, 2024
• Meeting location: Gulf Breeze City Hall, 1070 Shoreline Drive

Rescheduled to August 20 No Quorum -Gulf Breeze Regional Water System Board Meeting

The Gulf Breeze Regional Water System Board meeting originally scheduled for August 12, 2024, was cancelled because no quorum was present. The meeting has been rescheduled to August 20. No agenda items were discussed or decided.

• Meeting rescheduled to August 20

City Council Regular Meeting - 05 Aug 2024 5:30 pm

The Gulf Breeze City Council will consider several resolutions, including adopting the preliminary assessment roll for the Bay Bridge water and sewer infrastructure project and setting a public hearing for October 7, 2024. They will also vote on special assessments for the Chanteclaire Homeowners Association resurfacing project and approve multiple TEFRA bond financing plans for various entities. Additionally, the council will declare four Dell computers as surplus and authorize their sale on GovDeals.com.

• Resolution No. 28-2024: Adopting preliminary assessment roll for Bay Bridge water/sewer project, setting public hearing for Oct 7, 2024
• Resolution No. 29-2024: Special assessment for Chanteclaire Homeowners Association resurfacing project
• Resolution No. 26-2024: Approving TEFRA plan for Alpha Lifestyle Partners, Inc. up to $275,000,000 in senior living facility revenue bonds
• Resolution No. 30-2024: Approving TEFRA plan for AcadeMir Charter Schools, Inc. up to $25,000,000 in educational facilities revenue bonds
• Resolution No. 37-2024: Appointment of fifth member to the Gulf Breeze Police Pension Board

Community Redevelopment Agency Board Meeting Public Notice

This meeting of the Gulf Breeze City Council acting as the Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) Board of Directors has been cancelled. The agenda contains no items for discussion or decision; it is purely a public notice of the cancellation.

• Meeting cancelled

City Council Budget Workshop No. 2 - 05 Aug 2024 2:30 pm

The Gulf Breeze City Council is holding its second budget workshop for FY2025, focusing on special funds (Tourist Development Tax, Community Redevelopment Agency) and enterprise funds (water, natural resources, solid waste, natural gas). The council will review proposed budgets and ensure each fund operates properly. No final decisions are expected; this is a discussion workshop.

• Tourist Development Fund proposed at $735,000, including $400,000 annual repayment of a $2.2M interfund loan for hurricane repairs at Wayside Park
• CRA budget totals $2,212,807, down 50% from prior year, with $685,000 in capital outlay
• CRA plans to complete undergrounding utilities in Sections A&B and begin Section C
• Enterprise funds reviewed: Gulf Breeze Regional Water System, Natural Resources, Solid Waste, Natural Gas
• Preliminary millage rate remains at 1.9723

City Council Budget Workshop No. 2 & City Council Regular Meeting Public Notice

The Gulf Breeze City Council will hold a budget workshop to review the preliminary Fiscal Year 2025 budgets for the city's special and enterprise funds, followed by a regular council meeting. The agenda is largely procedural, with no specific items listed beyond the budget review and standard meeting formalities.

• Budget Workshop #2 to review FY2025 preliminary budgets for special and enterprise funds
• Regular council meeting at 5:30 p.m. at Gulf Breeze City Hall, 1070 Shoreline Dr.

City of Gulf Breeze & FOP Negotiation Session Public Notice

The City of Gulf Breeze and the Fraternal Order of Police (FOP) are holding a negotiation session on August 1, 2024, at 10:00 AM. The session will take place at the Gulf Breeze Police Station Training Room, 311 Fairpoint Drive. It is open for public observation, but public participation is not permitted. The agenda contains no other items beyond this notice.

• Negotiation session between City of Gulf Breeze and Fraternal Order of Police (FOP)
• Session held at Gulf Breeze Police Station, 311 Fairpoint Drive, Training Room
• Open to public observation only; no public participation

Gulf Breeze Regional Water System Board Budget Workshop Meeting Public Notice

The Gulf Breeze Regional Water System Board is holding a special meeting and budget workshop to review its preliminary budget for fiscal year 2025. The meeting is open to the public, and attendees may comment upon recognition. No specific budget figures or decisions are listed in the notice.

• Special meeting and budget workshop for FY2025 preliminary budget review
• Meeting at Gulf Breeze City Hall, 1070 Shoreline Drive, at 5:30 p.m. on July 29, 2024
• Contact City Clerk's office at 850-934-5115 or [email protected] for details

Gulf Breeze Regional Water System Budget Workshop-Special Meeting 29 Jul 2024

The Gulf Breeze Regional Water System Board is holding a budget workshop to review the proposed FY 2024-25 budget, which totals $26 million in revenue and $25.8 million in expenditures. Key items include a 6% rate increase, a new Capital Improvement Fee to fund the $64 million Water Reclamation Facility expansion, and a new conservation rate for accessory meters. The board will also discuss personnel adjustments from the Cody Study and capital projects.

• 6% utility rate increase (from 2021 rate study) and 3% sewer growth revenue increase
• Capital Improvement Fee of $16.75 per user to fund WRF expansion gap ($30.8 million needed)
• New inverted block rate for accessory meters, effective October 1, 2024, to encourage conservation
• 3% wage increase plus Cody Study adjustments for underpaid positions
• $64 million WRF expansion funded by RESTORE grants, SRF loans, and $32 million interim loan

Police Pension Board Public Notice

The Gulf Breeze Police Pension Board of Trustees will hold its quarterly meeting on Wednesday, July 24, 2024, at 9:00 a.m. in the City Hall Council Chambers. The agenda contains only procedural boilerplate—no specific items, decisions, or proposals are listed. Police officers and pension fund members are encouraged to attend.

• Quarterly meeting of the Police Pension Board of Trustees
• Meeting at Gulf Breeze City Hall Council Chambers, 1070 Shoreline Drive
• Public comment invited upon recognition from the Chairperson

Police Pension Board of Trustees Meeting

The Gulf Breeze Police Pension Board of Trustees is meeting to review the actuarial valuation as of 10/01/2023, approve the assumption rate, and consider the FY 2024-2025 budget. They will also vote on approving the Summary Plan Description for distribution and ratify expenses. The board will discuss COLA updates and receive the quarterly investment report for March 31, 2024.

• Approval of FY 2024-2025 budget totaling $41,260
• Ratification of expenses: quarterly fees $3,855.19 and fiduciary liability insurance $1,047.37
• Invoice approvals: board administration $750 and actuarial valuation $9,150
• Approval of Summary Plan Description (SPD) for distribution
• Review of actuarial valuation as of 10/01/2023

City Council Budget Workshop #1 Public Notice

The Gulf Breeze City Council is holding Budget Workshop #1 to discuss the upcoming fiscal year budget. This is a public meeting where the council will review and discuss budget items, though no specific agenda items are listed in the notice. The public is invited to comment.

• Budget Workshop #1 for the City of Gulf Breeze
• Meeting at 1070 Shoreline Drive, Gulf Breeze, FL
• Public comment opportunity
• ADA accommodation available with 48-hour notice

City Council Budget Workshop #1

The Gulf Breeze City Council is holding a budget workshop to review the annual budget process, financial policies, and factors affecting the city's financial condition. They will also discuss a classification and compensation study for FY2025-2030 and review the proposed General Fund budget and spending plans by department. This is a workshop, so no final decisions are expected; it is a discussion session.

• Review of FY2025 General Fund proposed budget and spending plans by department
• Presentation of FY2025-2030 Classification and Compensation Study by Cody & Associates
• Financial portfolio appraisal showing $10,112,347.41 total market value as of 6/30/2024
• Discussion of financial policies and guidelines for budget development
• Public forum for resident comments

City Council Special Meeting Public Notice

The Gulf Breeze City Council is holding a special meeting to establish the proposed millage rate for Fiscal Year 2025 and to consider financing options for the Tiger Point Reclamation Facility expansion. The meeting is scheduled for Monday, July 22, 2024, at 2:00 PM at City Hall. Public comment is invited, and accommodations for persons with disabilities are available upon request.

• Establish FY2025 proposed millage rate
• Consider financing opportunities for Tiger Point Reclamation Facility expansion
• Public comment period on agenda items

City Council Special Meeting

The Gulf Breeze City Council will consider a resolution authorizing a Bond Anticipation Note (BAN) of up to $32 million from Synovus Bank to finance the Tiger Point Reclamation Expansion Project and refinance existing debt. The council will also set public hearing dates for the FY2025 millage rate and budget, and authorize advertising for bids on new natural gas regulator and odorizer station equipment. A budget workshop follows the special meeting.

• Resolution No. 36-2024: Authorizes issuance of Bond Anticipation Note, Series 2024, up to $32,000,000, for Tiger Point Reclamation Expansion Project and refinancing of $5,000,000 Series 2016A bond
• Establishment of FY2025 Proposed Millage Rate and Budget Public Hearing Dates
• Authorization to advertise Invitation to Bid (ITB) for purchase of new Natural Gas Regulator and Odorizer Station Equipment

Canceled Gulf Breeze Fire Board Meeting Public Notice - 17 Jul 2024 3:00 pm

The Gulf Breeze Fire Board meeting scheduled for July 17, 2024, at 3:00 PM has been canceled. The agenda contains only a public notice of the cancellation and standard procedural information, with no items for discussion or decision.

• Meeting canceled
• Original meeting time: July 17, 2024, 3:00 PM
• Location: Gulf Breeze City Hall, Council Chambers, 1070 Shoreline Drive

City Council July 15, 2024 Budget Workshop Cancelled Public Notice

This is a public notice that the Gulf Breeze City Council budget workshop originally scheduled for Monday, July 15, 2024 at 2:30 PM is cancelled. The workshop has been rescheduled for Monday, July 22, 2024 at 2:30 PM at 1070 Shoreline Drive, Gulf Breeze, FL. No other agenda items are listed; the notice covers only the budget workshop cancellation and rescheduling.

• Budget workshop cancelled for July 15, 2024 at 2:30 PM
• Budget workshop rescheduled to July 22, 2024 at 2:30 PM
• Location: 1070 Shoreline Drive, Gulf Breeze, FL 32561

Community Redevelopment Agency Board Meeting Public Notice

The Gulf Breeze City Council, meeting as the Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) Board of Directors, will convene on Monday, July 15, 2024 at 5:30 PM at City Hall. The agenda contains only procedural boilerplate—no specific items, decisions, or discussions are listed.

• Meeting notice only; no agenda items specified

City Council Regular Meeting

The Gulf Breeze City Council will consider resolutions and action items, including a TEFRA plan for up to $266.8 million in multifamily housing revenue bonds, a special assessment for Bay Bridge water and sewer improvements, and a bid award for the Bay Bridge replacement project. The meeting also includes consent items for a mutual aid agreement with Pensacola Police and design fees for a lead service line inventory project.

• Resolution No. 25-2024: Approve TEFRA plan for up to $266,800,000 in Capital Trust Authority Multifamily Housing Revenue Bonds for American Community Developers, Inc.
• Resolution No. 27-2024: Special assessment for Bay Bridge water and sewer infrastructure improvements per Chapter §170 Florida Statutes.
• Action item: Award bid for Bay Bridge Water and Sewer Replacement Project to Pensacola Concrete Construction Company for $1,734,107.29.
• Consent item: Approve mutual aid agreement with Pensacola Police Department.
• Consent item: Approve $30,000 design fees to Dewberry Engineers, Inc. for Phase B of Lead Service Line Inventory Project.

Community Redevelopment Agency Board Meeting - 15 Jul 2024 5:30 pm

The Community Redevelopment Agency Board will review the latest design for the Wayside Park Sunset Promenade by WAS Design Landscape Architects. If approved, staff will be authorized to finalize construction documents and advertise the project for bids. Construction is estimated to cost about $325,000, with funding to be considered in the FY25 budget. The board will also approve the minutes from the June 17, 2024 meeting.

• Review of Wayside Park Sunset Promenade design by WAS Design Landscape Architects
• Authorize staff to advertise the project for bids if design is approved
• Estimated construction cost of $325,000 for the Sunset Promenade
• Approval of June 17, 2024 meeting minutes

City Council Regular Meeting Public Notice Revised

The Gulf Breeze City Council will hold a regular meeting on July 15, 2024, at 5:30 p.m. at City Hall. The previously scheduled 2:30 p.m. budget workshop to review the Fiscal Year 2025 preliminary budgets for the General Fund and special funds has been canceled. The agenda contains no other listed items.

• Budget workshop #1 canceled
• Regular council meeting scheduled for 5:30 p.m. July 15, 2024