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 "attribution": "MyTown / The Boring Parts — CC BY 4.0. Summaries AI-generated from official sources.",
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 "generated": "2026-08-20",
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   "date": "2026-08-24",
   "body": "Regular City Commission",
   "headline": "Commission to award three multi-year contracts and amend FY 2026 budget",
   "summary": "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.",
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   "source": "https://coab.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=9130"
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   "date": "2026-09-03",
   "body": "Code Enforcement Special Magistrate",
   "headline": null,
   "summary": null,
   "agenda_url": null,
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://coab.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=9127"
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   "date": "2026-09-08",
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   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://coab.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=9073"
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   "date": "2026-10-13",
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   "summary": null,
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   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://coab.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=9074"
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   "date": "2026-11-12",
   "body": "General Employee & Police Pension Board of Trustees",
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   "summary": null,
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   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://coab.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=8953"
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   "date": "2026-12-08",
   "body": "Arts, Recreation, and Culture Committee (ARCC)",
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   "summary": null,
   "agenda_url": null,
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://coab.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=9075"
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   "date": "2026-12-25",
   "body": "TEST",
   "headline": null,
   "summary": null,
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   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://coab.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=9117"
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   "date": "2026-08-19",
   "body": "Budget Workshop",
   "headline": "Atlantic Beach proposes $58.6M budget, holds millage at 2.7499",
   "summary": "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.",
   "agenda_url": "https://coab.civicweb.net/document/217113/Budget%20Workshop%20-%2019%20Aug%202026.pdf?handle=C3859081BC034F368696DDCAB303C52B",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://coab.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=9136"
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  {
   "date": "2026-08-13",
   "body": "General Employee & Police Pension Board of Trustees",
   "headline": "Pension board to review FY27 budget cost cut, investment report",
   "summary": "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.",
   "agenda_url": "https://coab.civicweb.net/document/216945/General%20Employee%20_%20Police%20Pension%20Board%20of%20Trus.pdf?handle=78727DCCB2A3430F8A122E3F361D91DF",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://coab.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=8952"
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  {
   "date": "2026-08-13",
   "body": "Police Officers' Pension Board of Trustees",
   "headline": "Police pension board to weigh COLA, 13th check, and budget cut",
   "summary": "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.",
   "agenda_url": "https://coab.civicweb.net/document/216943/Police%20Officers_%20Pension%20Board%20of%20Trustees%20-%2013.pdf?handle=2075F727E65D4BDF85A4821285409946",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://coab.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=9115"
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  {
   "date": "2026-08-12",
   "body": "Environmental Stewardship Committee (ESC)",
   "headline": "ESC to vote on tree permit report and tree fund budget",
   "summary": "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.",
   "agenda_url": "https://coab.civicweb.net/document/216838/Environmental%20Stewardship%20Committee%20(ESC)%20-%2012%20.pdf?handle=A5551041773247EF831D6C3B1919F906",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://coab.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=9132"
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  {
   "date": "2026-08-10",
   "body": "Regular City Commission",
   "headline": "Atlantic Beach Commission to vote on youth council structure change and approve contracts",
   "summary": "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.",
   "agenda_url": "https://coab.civicweb.net/document/216643/Regular%20City%20Commission%20-%2010%20Aug%202026.pdf?handle=E97F3986639D4A7E8F8D3F3D8DF1B33D",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://coab.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=9129"
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  {
   "date": "2026-07-22",
   "body": "Environmental Stewardship Committee (ESC)",
   "headline": "ESC will consider the Landmark Tree Protection Ordinance (Ordinance No. 95‑26‑128)",
   "summary": "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).",
   "agenda_url": "https://coab.civicweb.net/document/216422/Environmental%20Stewardship%20Committee%20(ESC)%20-%2022%20.pdf?handle=6BE03C96D11B465CAA02FC5CACDE2E4E",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://coab.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=9123"
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  {
   "date": "2026-07-21",
   "body": "Community Development Board (CDB)",
   "headline": "Variance request for accessory structures at 410 Sargo Lane",
   "summary": "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.",
   "agenda_url": "https://coab.civicweb.net/document/216432/Community%20Development%20Board%20(CDB)%20-%2021%20Jul%202026.pdf?handle=DEDF719DD9B7405AA462D53B2628E033",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://coab.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=9122"
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  {
   "date": "2026-07-20",
   "body": "Budget Workshop",
   "headline": "Atlantic Beach to hold 2026-27 Budget Workshop",
   "summary": "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.",
   "agenda_url": "https://coab.civicweb.net/document/216424/Budget%20Workshop%20-%2020%20Jul%202026.pdf?handle=CC8A0C35E44E4BED975D2404CC42FE6C",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://coab.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=9125"
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  {
   "date": "2026-07-14",
   "body": "Arts, Recreation, and Culture Committee (ARCC)",
   "headline": "ARCC reviews Centennial Celebration plans and grant timeline",
   "summary": "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.",
   "agenda_url": "https://coab.civicweb.net/document/216181/Arts,%20Recreation,%20and%20Culture%20Committee%20(ARCC)%20.pdf?handle=D832EE8FC89641B592C00784BE354679",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://coab.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=9072"
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  {
   "date": "2026-07-13",
   "body": "Regular City Commission",
   "headline": "Commission to set budget strategy, vote on landmark tree protections",
   "summary": "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.",
   "agenda_url": "https://coab.civicweb.net/document/216132/Regular%20City%20Commission%20-%2013%20Jul%202026.pdf?handle=168E88F3DC0F4408A70EB58A75BFA1A9",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://coab.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=9119"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-07-09",
   "body": "Code Enforcement Special Magistrate",
   "headline": "Code magistrate hears four property violation cases",
   "summary": "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.",
   "agenda_url": "https://coab.civicweb.net/document/216080/Code%20Enforcement%20Special%20Magistrate%20-%2009%20Jul%2020.pdf?handle=AA1BD675BF04425CBAEDE069F5950DA9",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://coab.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=9113"
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  {
   "date": "2026-07-08",
   "body": "Environmental Stewardship Committee (ESC)",
   "headline": "Environmental committee to approve minutes, discuss awards and speaker series",
   "summary": "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.",
   "agenda_url": "https://coab.civicweb.net/document/216054/Environmental%20Stewardship%20Committee%20(ESC)%20-%2008%20.pdf?handle=E4D6118F704D47849BF9A572396FBBC7",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://coab.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=9121"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-06-29",
   "body": "Budget Workshop",
   "headline": "City holds budget workshop for FY 2026-27",
   "summary": "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.",
   "agenda_url": "https://coab.civicweb.net/document/215842/Budget%20Workshop%20-%2029%20Jun%202026.pdf?handle=0CCE98FA7E514663BE96F596E8E0455D",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://coab.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=9118"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-06-24",
   "body": "Environmental Stewardship Committee (ESC)",
   "headline": "Committee to discuss landmark tree protection ordinance amid alarming tree loss data",
   "summary": "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.",
   "agenda_url": "https://coab.civicweb.net/document/215734/Environmental%20Stewardship%20Committee%20(ESC)%20-%2024%20.pdf?handle=E40933995B8E4B3D86C2144204C4C418",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://coab.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=9112"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-06-23",
   "body": "Arts, Recreation, and Culture Committee (ARCC)",
   "headline": "ARCC to hold public Q&A on 2026-27 grants",
   "summary": "The Arts, Recreation, and Culture Committee is meeting primarily to provide information and answer public questions regarding grants for the 2026-27 cycle.",
   "agenda_url": "https://coab.civicweb.net/document/215660/Arts,%20Recreation,%20and%20Culture%20Committee%20(ARCC)%20.pdf?handle=A23C9DCA1CC84535BD58AF2BA5C68224",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://coab.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=9071"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-06-22",
   "body": "Regular City Commission",
   "headline": "Commission to finalize permanent city manager appointment",
   "summary": "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.",
   "agenda_url": "https://coab.civicweb.net/document/215629/Regular%20City%20Commission%20-%2022%20Jun%202026.pdf?handle=C0D94BCA99CA49578E6BA9509719777D",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://coab.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=9116"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-06-16",
   "body": "Community Development Board (CDB)",
   "headline": "Board to decide on variance for 1890 Beach Avenue driveway width and lot coverage",
   "summary": "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.",
   "agenda_url": "https://coab.civicweb.net/document/215593/Community%20Development%20Board%20(CDB)%20-%2016%20Jun%202026.pdf?handle=B963843DBC564F3E8AE60176AF6E88D8",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://coab.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=9111"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-06-10",
   "body": "Environmental Stewardship Committee (ESC)",
   "headline": "ESC discusses tree ordinance, subcommittee quorum, and priorities for FY2027",
   "summary": "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.",
   "agenda_url": "https://coab.civicweb.net/document/215484/Environmental%20Stewardship%20Committee%20(ESC)%20-%2010%20.pdf?handle=B7ACE9E4F3A04AA7A63680E853085455",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://coab.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=9110"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-06-09",
   "body": "Arts, Recreation, and Culture Committee (ARCC)",
   "headline": "ARCC reviews FY26 grant applications and centennial event plans",
   "summary": "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.",
   "agenda_url": "https://coab.civicweb.net/document/215410/Arts,%20Recreation,%20and%20Culture%20Committee%20(ARCC)%20.pdf?handle=00B7B5DBA00F4093B296A7AAC3FCCBEC",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://coab.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=9070"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-06-08",
   "body": "Regular City Commission",
   "headline": "City Commission to consider building permit and recreation facility fee updates",
   "summary": "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.",
   "agenda_url": "https://coab.civicweb.net/document/215336/Regular%20City%20Commission%20-%2008%20Jun%202026.pdf?handle=06EE0CCD1C0F427C9DEA36D1153F671A",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://coab.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=9114"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-05-28",
   "body": "Police Officers' Pension Board of Trustees",
   "headline": "Board to decide on pension attorney contract with rate options",
   "summary": "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.",
   "agenda_url": "https://coab.civicweb.net/document/215127/Police%20Officers_%20Pension%20Board%20of%20Trustees%20-%2028.pdf?handle=1119D1E66EED42C09CDAD4337992C9A0",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://coab.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=9109"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-05-28",
   "body": "General Employee & Police Pension Board of Trustees",
   "headline": "Pension board to decide on new attorney at reduced rates",
   "summary": "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.",
   "agenda_url": "https://coab.civicweb.net/document/215125/General%20Employee%20_%20Police%20Pension%20Board%20of%20Trus.pdf?handle=85825E489F25474489A3CA206F2F15A8",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://coab.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=8951"
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  {
   "date": "2026-05-27",
   "body": "Environmental Stewardship Committee (ESC)",
   "headline": "City to consider designating three live oaks at 2210 Oceanwalk Dr. as heritage trees",
   "summary": "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.",
   "agenda_url": "https://coab.civicweb.net/document/215113/Environmental%20Stewardship%20Committee%20(ESC)%20-%2027%20.pdf?handle=4BE874547FDA4DBCB46B720C705319EF",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://coab.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=9108"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-05-26",
   "body": "Regular City Commission",
   "headline": "City Commission approves farmers market contract and drainage improvement",
   "summary": "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.",
   "agenda_url": "https://coab.civicweb.net/document/215007/Regular%20City%20Commission%20-%2026%20May%202026.pdf?handle=4FBA13C6C16B467FBB2B062156635AC3",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://coab.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=9107"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-05-19",
   "body": "Community Development Board (CDB)",
   "headline": "Board to consider rezoning at 590 Jasmine Street",
   "summary": "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.",
   "agenda_url": "https://coab.civicweb.net/document/214988/Community%20Development%20Board%20(CDB)%20-%2019%20May%202026.pdf?handle=0A6C67E6DC9E400588E5094E23F5F85C",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://coab.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=9104"
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