Atlantic Beach, FL

Regular City Commission

The Atlantic Beach City Commission will consider awarding three multi-year contracts for landscape maintenance, beach cleaning, and electrical motors & pumps repair, and will hold a public hearing on an ordinance amending the FY 2025-26 operating budget. The agenda also includes routine items like approving minutes, a 90-day calendar, and a semiannual tree report.

• Resolution 26-102: Award multi-year contract for landscape maintenance (Bid 2526-14)
• Resolution 26-103: Award multi-year contract for beach cleaning services (Bid 2526-15)
• Resolution 26-104: Award multi-year contract for electrical motors & pumps repair (Bid 2526-16)
• Ordinance 20-26-183: Public hearing and final reading to amend FY 2025-26 operating budget
• Environmental Stewardship Committee semiannual tree report

Code Enforcement Special Magistrate

Arts, Recreation, and Culture Committee (ARCC)

Arts, Recreation, and Culture Committee (ARCC)

General Employee & Police Pension Board of Trustees

Arts, Recreation, and Culture Committee (ARCC)

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Budget Workshop

The City Commission is holding a budget workshop to discuss the proposed FY 2026-27 municipal budget of $58,566,755, a 1.62% increase from the prior year. The budget maintains the current millage rate of 2.7499 mills and includes a net reduction of 2 full-time positions, a modest wage increase, and strategies to address revenue shortfalls from state tax changes and the sunsetting of the Better Jacksonville Plan sales tax. No final decisions are being made; this is a discussion and staff presentation.

• Proposed total budget: $58,566,755, up 1.62% from $57,616,034
• Millage rate held at 2.7499 mills; average homestead tax bill $1,100.45
• Net reduction of 2 FTE positions; eliminates HR Deputy Director, Water Plant Operator, Building Maintenance; adds Communications Specialist
• Municipal minimum wage raised from $16.83/hr to $18.00/hr
• Fire contract savings of $750,000 annually for 2-year extension

General Employee & Police Pension Board of Trustees

The General Employees' Pension Board of Trustees will review a quarterly investment report showing a 7.7% return, discuss a proposed FY27 budget expense reduction from $89,365 to $27,648, and receive updates on legal services and an overpayment. The board will also consider approving the May 28, 2026 meeting minutes.

• Quarterly investment report: General Employees' Pension Plan returned 7.7% for quarter ending June 30, 2026
• FY27 budget expense restructuring recommendation: reduce annual allocation from $89,365 to $27,648 based on $24 per member per month
• New JonesWalker LLC legal services agreement for signature
• Update on overpayment to Eddie Brown 2024, son of pension beneficiary Martha Brown
• Approve minutes of May 28, 2026 regular meeting

Police Officers' Pension Board of Trustees

The Atlantic Beach Police Officers' Pension Board of Trustees will discuss a proposed FY27 budget expense reduction from $54,559 to $16,128, a possible annual COLA for pensioners, and an alternative 13th check option. They will also receive the investment advisor's quarterly report and consider a new legal services agreement.

• FY27 budget expense recommendation of $16,128, down from current $54,559, based on $24 per member per month
• Discussion of annual COLA for police pensioners, proposed by PBA union, and alternative 13th check option
• Investment Advisor Report: General Employees' Pension Plan returned 7.7% for quarter ending June 30, 2026
• New JonesWalker LLC legal services agreement presented for signature
• Soliciting nominations for trustee seat of Chase Jamieson, who is moving in October

Environmental Stewardship Committee (ESC)

The Environmental Stewardship Committee will hold final votes on a Tree Permit Report to the Commission and a Tree Fund Budget. The committee will also hear a presentation from JEA on its Fleet Electrification Program and receive an update on the Parks Master Plan.

• Final vote on Tree Permit Report to Commission
• Final vote on Tree Fund Budget
• Presentation by Scott Dye with JEA on JEA Fleet Electrification Program
• Parks Master Plan Update & Public Meetings (September 2nd @ 2pm and 6pm)
• Discussion of ESC Candidate Ranking Motion

Regular City Commission

The Atlantic Beach City Commission will meet to vote on a resolution that dissolves the formal Teen/Youth Council and replaces it with a staff-administered youth program. The meeting will also consider approving several contracts, including wastewater treatment upgrades, street drainage improvements, water treatment plant painting, and a street sweeping truck lease.

• Approve Resolution No. 26-97 to dissolve Teen/Youth Council and establish Atlantic Beach Youth Council (ABYC) as a staff-administered program
• Approve Resolution No. 26-94 for wastewater treatment plant mixer tank contracts
• Approve Resolution No. 26-95 for Mary Drainage Street 2526-05 #4 improvements project
• Approve Resolution No. 26-93 for Water Treatment Plant #1 interior painting
• Approve Resolution No. 26-96 for street sweeping truck lease purchase

Environmental Stewardship Committee (ESC)

The Environmental Stewardship Committee will review staff recommendations to approve heritage tree designations for 1885 Live Oak Lane and 1800 Sevilla Blvd. It will discuss the semiannual tree permit report, the pending approval of the tree fund budget, and updates on Chapter 23 changes and free arborist day. New business includes addressing amendments and staff follow‑up for the Landmark Tree Protection Ordinance (Ordinance No. 95‑26‑128).

• Heritage tree designation recommendation for three live oaks at 1885 Live Oak Lane
• Heritage tree designation recommendation for a live oak at 1800 Sevilla Blvd
• Semiannual tree permit report to be submitted to the Commission by Nov. 30
• Tree fund budget pending Commission approval
• Landmark Tree Protection Ordinance (Ordinance No. 95‑26‑128) amendments and staff follow‑up

Community Development Board (CDB)

The Community Development Board will consider three variance applications. One seeks to exceed the limit on accessory structures at 410 Sargo Lane under Section 24-151(c)(2). A second seeks to raise the front‑yard fence height at 425 Atlantic Boulevard under Section 24-157(c)(2). The third application for 1225 Selva Marina Circle was withdrawn by the applicant.

• 410 Sargo Lane – variance to allow more than one accessory shed (Section 24-151(c)(2))
• 425 Atlantic Boulevard – variance to increase front‑yard fence height above 4 ft (Section 24-157(c)(2))
• 1225 Selva Marina Circle – variance request withdrawn by applicant

Budget Workshop

The City Commission will discuss the 2026-27 budget overview. The workshop includes reviews of Public Utilities and the Police Department, as well as the implications of a Homestead Property Tax constitutional amendment.

• 2026-27 Budget Overview
• Police Department At-a-Glance
• Public Utilities At-a-Glance
• Homestead Property Tax Constitutional Amendment Implications

Arts, Recreation, and Culture Committee (ARCC)

The Arts, Recreation, and Culture Committee will approve minutes from June meetings, discuss the 2026‑27 grant timeline and scoring rubric, and debrief the recent Centennial Celebration event. Members will consider volunteer needs and promotional activities for the celebration. No decisions on new funding or contracts are listed.

• Approve minutes of the June 9 and June 23, 2026 ARCC meetings
• Grant Liaison Highlights
• 2026‑27 Grant Timeline Overview
• 2026‑27 Grant Scoring Rubric Review
• Centennial Celebration Debrief

Regular City Commission

The City Commission will discuss the FY 2026-27 budget strategy and hold public hearings on three ordinances: protecting landmark trees, updating building permit fees, and consolidating parks fees. They will also hear an appeal of an administrative decision about mechanical equipment setbacks at 970 Jasmine Street. Consent agenda items include contracts for Donner Road lift station repairs and disaster debris monitoring.

• Discuss FY 2026-27 budget strategy
• Final reading: Ordinance 95-26-128 establishing landmark tree protection regulations
• Final reading: Ordinance 5-26-75 updating building, fire, public works, and zoning permit fees
• Final reading: Ordinance 5-26-76 consolidating parks and recreation facility fees
• Public hearing: Appeal of administrative decision on mechanical equipment setback at 970 Jasmine Street

Code Enforcement Special Magistrate

The Code Enforcement Special Magistrate will hear four new cases involving alleged property violations, including unpermitted storage containers and debris in rights-of-way. The meeting also includes approval of previous minutes and old business.

• 1400 Violet St: two storage containers on vacant lot, debris pile on right-of-way
• 82 8th St W: code violation case CE26-0025
• 90 Dutton Island Rd: code violation case CE26-0042
• 705 Atlantic Blvd: code violation case CE26-0060

Environmental Stewardship Committee (ESC)

The Environmental Stewardship Committee will meet to approve minutes from three previous meetings, hear a chair report, and discuss ongoing projects including environmental awards, Minecraft expansion activities, and a speaker series. No public hearings or major policy decisions are scheduled.

• Approval of minutes from May 27, June 10, and June 24 meetings
• Discussion of Environmental Awards
• Updates on Minecraft extension activities
• Planning for ESC Speaker Series on July 9
• Review of Motion Tracker and Life Cycle of a Motion

Budget Workshop

The City Commission is holding a budget workshop to discuss opportunities and challenges for the upcoming fiscal year. Public comment and Q&A are included.

• Overview of FY 2026-27 opportunities and challenges presented by City Manager Hogencamp

Environmental Stewardship Committee (ESC)

The Environmental Stewardship Committee reviews 2025 tree canopy data showing a net loss of thousands of inches, a motion to fund free arborist days, and a landmark tree protection ordinance headed for commission first reading. They also discuss tree fund budget status and tree plantings in drainage swales.

• Landmark tree protection ordinance (Ordinance No. 95-26-128) draft for first reading at June 22 commission meeting
• Motion to approve up to $12,000 for free arborist days (2-4 times/year) for mature tree assessments
• Tree fund balance reported as $613,855 as of June 1, 2026
• 2025 tree data: 4,436 inches removed with permits vs 1,839 inches planted; 156 mature trees lost via arborist letters with no replacement or fees
• Semi-annual tree permit report to commission and review of possible Chapter 23 (tree code) changes

Arts, Recreation, and Culture Committee (ARCC)

The Arts, Recreation, and Culture Committee is meeting primarily to provide information and answer public questions regarding grants for the 2026-27 cycle.

• Public Q&A session on 2026-27 Grant Information

Regular City Commission

The commission will consider approving an employment agreement for Kevin Hogencamp as permanent city manager and rescinding the prior search resolution. Other actions include introducing new fee schedules for building, public works, parks, and zoning, and a new ordinance to protect landmark live oak trees. The commission will also award contracts for public works equipment building construction, the annual milling & paving project, and sidewalk design for Sailfish Drive multi-use path, and extend the paid parking program at Beaches Town Center.

• Approve employment agreement for Kevin Hogencamp as permanent city manager (Resolution 26-81) and rescind search (26-82)
• Introduce ordinance to consolidate and update city fees including building, electrical, plumbing, mechanical, public works, zoning, and parks fees (Ordinance 5-26-75, 5-26-76)
• Introduce ordinance creating landmark live oak tree preservation regulations (Ordinance 95-26-128)
• Award construction contract for Atlantic Coast Public Works Equipment Building and approve 2026 annual milling & paving project (Resolutions 26-79, 26-80)
• Extend paid parking program at Beaches Town Center through Dec 31, 2026 (Resolution 26-83)

Community Development Board (CDB)

The Community Development Board will vote on a variance request for 1890 Beach Avenue to allow a wider driveway and increased lot coverage beyond code limits. The board will also discuss updates to the floodplain ordinance. Approval of previous meeting minutes is on the agenda.

• Variance request ZVAR26-0010 for 1890 Beach Avenue: driveway width (Section 24-162) and lot coverage (Section 24-108(f))
• Floodplain Ordinance update discussed in staff report
• Approval of minutes from May 19, 2026 regular meeting

Environmental Stewardship Committee (ESC)

The Environmental Stewardship Committee will approve minutes from two previous meetings and review FY2027 commission priorities. They will discuss governance issues including quorum and voting procedures for the tree subcommittee, and review a draft of their accomplishments for a presentation to the city commission.

• Approve minutes of May 13 and May 27, 2026 ESC meetings
• Discuss quorum and voting rules for Tree Subcommittee meetings
• Review FY2027 Commission Priorities document
• Review ESC accomplishments presentation for July 13 commission meeting
• Update on Minecraft Extension Activities program

Arts, Recreation, and Culture Committee (ARCC)

The Arts, Recreation, and Culture Committee will vote on approving minutes from April and May meetings. They will discuss ongoing business including progress reports on grants, review and possibly approve grant applications for fiscal year 2026-27, and continue planning for the city's centennial celebration. Updates on tennis court progress and the Turtle Crawl Tuesday campaign will also be presented.

• Grant applications for FY 2026-27 with templates for program narrative, budget, and timeline
• Centennial event planning and promotion including site plan and signage designs
• Progress update on tennis court resurfacing project
• Turtle Crawl Tuesday campaign update
• Public comments opportunity at start of meeting

Regular City Commission

The City Commission will discuss updates to building permit and recreation facility rental fees. The body is also deciding on infrastructure contracts for water treatment and sidewalk improvements, as well as a request for an oversized flagpole.

• Proposed changes to Building Permit Fees and Recreation Facility Rental Fees
• Resolution 26-74: Bid award for Water Treatment Plant #3 Chlorination Upgrade Project
• Resolution 26-73: Design contract for Dutton Island Road sidewalk improvements (Crawford, Murphy & Tilly, Inc.)
• Resolution 26-75: Approval for a flagpole up to 50 feet at One Ocean Boulevard
• Resolution 26-76: New policy for public meeting participation via communications media technology

Police Officers' Pension Board of Trustees

The board will decide whether to retain current pension attorney Sugarman/Susskind at a reduced rate of $372.75/hr, switch to Jones/Walker LLC at $400/hr, or hire Klausner Kaufman at $400-500/hr. They will also review the actuarial valuation report and set employer contribution rate, and receive an investment performance report showing a -0.32% quarterly return.

• Choose among three pension law firms with rates from $372.75 to $500/hr
• Accept October 2025 actuarial valuation and set employer contribution for FY 2027
• Investment portfolio returned -0.32% for Q1 2026
• Approve minutes of November 2025 and February 2026 meetings

General Employee & Police Pension Board of Trustees

The General Employees' and Police Pension Board will discuss and potentially vote on retaining a pension attorney from three firms, with rates ranging from $372.75 to $500 per hour. The board will also review and possibly approve the October 2025 actuarial valuation and the investment advisor's quarterly report, which showed a -0.28% return for the General Employees' plan.

• Choose between Sugarman/Susskind at $372.75/hr (25% discount), Jones/Walker at $400/hr, or Klausner at $400-$500/hr for pension attorney
• Approve October 1, 2025 actuarial valuation and employer contribution rate for fiscal year ending Sept 30, 2027
• Receive quarterly investment report: General Employees' plan returned -0.28% for Q1 2026
• Welcome new board member Roy Goldman, an experienced actuary
• Processed pension payroll for March, April, May 2026

Environmental Stewardship Committee (ESC)

The Environmental Stewardship Committee will review a heritage tree application for three live oaks at 2210 Oceanwalk Drive West, with diameters of 31", 44" and 51". Staff recommends the trees be designated as heritage trees based on size and health. The committee will also discuss a draft memo on large‑tree protection that proposes defining “Champion Trees” as live oaks 20" DBH or larger and outlines related regulations.

• Heritage Tree application for three live oaks at 2210 Oceanwalk Dr. W. (31", 44", 51" DBH) – staff recommendation for designation
• Draft memo on large tree protection recommending a formal definition of “Champion Trees” (live oaks ≥20" DBH) and associated regulations
• Semi‑annual tree permit report schedule: submission by June 29 for the July 13 Commission meeting and by November 30 for the December 14 meeting
• Old business: current status of possible Chapter 23 changes

Regular City Commission

The Atlantic Beach City Commission will approve several resolutions, including a multi‑year contract for a farmers market operator and a change order for the Mary Street drainage improvements project. It will also authorize water service replacements on the 1800 block of Seminole Road and a task order for an asset‑management software program. Additionally, a plat approval request for 0 Seminole Road will be considered.

• Resolution 26‑71: award multi‑year contract to DIG LOCAL NETWORK, INC. for farmers market operator services
• Resolution 26‑70: approve Change Order #1 for the Mary Street drainage improvements project
• Resolution 26‑72: authorize water service replacements for the 1800 block of Seminole Road
• Resolution 26‑67: task authorization with JONES, EDMUNDS & ASSOCIATES, INC. for asset‑management system software
• PLAT25‑0002: request for plat approval at 0 Seminole Road (residential general, multi‑family)

Community Development Board (CDB)

The Community Development Board will hold a public hearing and vote on a rezoning application (REZN26-0001) for 590 Jasmine Street, submitted by Hoose Homes. The board will also approve minutes from the April 21, 2026 regular meeting.

• Rezoning application REZN26-0001 for 590 Jasmine Street (Hoose Homes)
• Approval of April 21, 2026 meeting minutes

Environmental Stewardship Committee (ESC)

The Environmental Stewardship Committee meeting on May 13, 2026 will approve the minutes from the April 8 and April 22, 2026 ESC meetings. The committee will discuss a recommendation for additional Minecraft extension activities. It will also review preliminary ESC recommendations for the scope and request for proposals for the Master Stormwater Management Plan. Additional agenda items include a general fund budget discussion and an update on the May 2 commission town hall.

• Approve minutes of the April 8, 2026 ESC meeting
• Approve minutes of the April 22, 2026 ESC meeting
• Recommendation for additional Minecraft activities (item 9.A)
• Preliminary ESC recommendations for Master Stormwater Management Plan scope and RFP (item 9.B)
• General Fund Budget Discussion (item 7.B)

Arts, Recreation, and Culture Committee (ARCC)

The Arts, Recreation, and Culture Committee will consider approving minutes from April, discuss the upcoming fiscal year budget and programming, and continue planning for the city's centennial celebration. They will also receive updates on tennis instructor policy recommendations, grant highlights, and a new farmer's market operator.

• Approve minutes of April 14, 2026 meeting
• Discuss 2026-27 budget and programming
• Centennial celebration planning
• Tennis instructor policy recommendations
• New farmer's market operator

Regular City Commission

The City Commission will discuss updates to the Tree Protection Code, Stormwater Master Plan, and Marsh Oaks Community Center. The body is deciding on a contract for dune walkover design and a memorandum of understanding for a disaster debris management site.

• Resolution No. 26-63: Task authorization for Geosyntec Consultants, Inc. to design, permit, and support bidding for six dune walkovers
• Resolution No. 26-69: Memorandum of Understanding with the City of Jacksonville for a disaster debris management site
• Tree Protection Code Update
• Stormwater Master Plan Update
• City Manager recruitment update

Code Enforcement Special Magistrate

The Code Enforcement Special Magistrate will hear one old business case and four new code violation cases. The old case involves Brent & Patricia Parrish at 1251 Carnation Street for overgrown vegetation and trash, with a lien already filed. New cases include properties on Sargo Road, Mealy Street, Forrestal Circle, and 11th Street. The magistrate will also approve minutes from the previous meeting.

• 1251 Carnation St – Overgrown vegetation, trash, debris (Case 25-176, lien filed)
• 410 Sargo Rd – Code violation (Case 25-259, continued from March)
• 0 Mealy St – Code violation by 1880 Atlantic Beach, LLC (Case 26-0006)
• 86 Forrestal Cir – Code violation by Heather Markaj (Case 26-0006)
• 364 11th St – Code violation by Gay Webber (Case 26-015)

Regular City Commission

The Atlantic Beach City Commission will consider approving the fiscal year 2025-2026 operating budget, awarding a contract for a city manager executive search, and selecting a farmers market operator. The meeting also includes approving resolutions for heritage trees and a fire services interlocal agreement.

• Approve FY 2025-2026 operating budget
• Award contract for city manager executive search consultant
• Select farmers market operator
• Approve heritage tree designations at 1024 Ocean Blvd and 1809 Live Oak Lane
• Amend interlocal agreement with Jacksonville for fire and rescue services