New Port Richey public meetings in 2025
40 substantive meetings from 2025, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Community Redevelopment Agency
The CRA Board approved a redevelopment agreement for the Villa del Sol project, a $150 million development at the former HCA Community Hospital site, with $23,097,250 in incentives over 15 years. The Board also approved an option to purchase a .65-acre parcel from Riverside Baptist Fellowship for $450,000, and authorized an RFP for a developer for the Rivergate-Palm District properties. All votes were 4-0 with Chair Chopper Davis absent.
- Approved Villa del Sol redevelopment agreement (4-0)
- Approved option to purchase Riverside Baptist parcel for $450,000 (4-0)
- Authorized RFP26-003 for Rivergate-Palm District developer (4-0)
- Approved September 18 and October 21, 2025 minutes (3-0)
- Accepted consent agenda for purchases/payments (3-0)
🗳️ How they voted (4 roll-call votes)
City Council
The City Council held a work session to discuss the sign ordinance but made no formal decisions. City Attorney Driscoll recommended tabling any changes until October 2027 because Senate Bill 180 restricts code amendments until then. Council discussed potential CRA grant funding to help bring a sign on Massachusetts into compliance, but no action was taken.
- Tabled sign ordinance changes until October 2027 (discussion only)
- Discussed CRA grant funding for sign compliance (no vote)
City Council
The City Council approved a land use amendment and rezoning for 6130 Massachusetts Avenue, changing it from Residential/Office to General Commercial and from Multi-Family High Density Residential to General Commercial. The council also approved several other items, including a police laptop lease, drone purchase, generator purchase, cultural event funding, building naming, and CDBG housing rehabilitation recommendations. All votes were unanimous (5-0).
- Approved land use amendment to General Commercial for 6130 Massachusetts Ave (5-0)
- Approved rezoning to General Commercial (C-2) for 6130 Massachusetts Ave (5-0)
- Approved 3-year lease of 20 Dell Rugged laptops for police (5-0)
- Approved $100,000 purchase of 4 Skydio drones from Axon (5-0)
- Approved $49,995 generator for Frances Avenue lift station (5-0)
- Approved $700 for Polar Express Experience and $700 for Strolling Carolers (5-0)
- Approved $400 for Thursday Musicale performance (5-0)
- Approved naming fleet building after Robert Rivera and CDBG housing rehab list (5-0)
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Community Redevelopment Agency
The CRA Board approved moving forward with the scheduled closing for the Schwettman property on October 22, 2025, after the school board denied a 30-day extension. The city will be responsible for environmental remediation. The board also approved a request from Brainstorms New Port Richey to use the former SunTrust Building for a Christmas event instead of Halloween.
- Approved moving forward with Schwettman property closing as scheduled (4-1)
- Approved Brainstorms New Port Richey use of former SunTrust Building for Christmas event (5-0)
- Accepted consent agenda (5-0)
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
City Council
The City Council held a work session to discuss legislative priorities for the Pasco County Legislative Delegation meeting. Council members reached consensus to submit four projects for consideration and appointed Mayor Davis and Deputy Mayor Murphy as the city's representatives. No formal votes were taken; the meeting was a discussion and consensus-building session.
- Consensus to submit four projects for legislative consideration
- Appointed Mayor Davis and Deputy Mayor Murphy as legislative delegation representatives
City Council
The City Council voted 2-3 against a motion to fund special events at the recommended $80,000 total, then unanimously approved an alternative to track overtime and expenses for the Holiday Street Parade and hold a January work session to discuss remaining events. All other agenda items were approved unanimously, including board appointments, playground equipment purchases, a high-pressure jetting unit, a sandbagger machine, and a water project close-out.
- Approved minutes of Oct 21, 2025 (4-0)
- Approved consent agenda (5-0)
- Appointed Cindy Cadle to Library Advisory Board (5-0)
- Appointed Frank Ferreri to Police Pension Board (5-0)
- Re-appointed Billy Fernandez to Flood Risk Committee (5-0)
- Rejected $80K special events funding (2-3)
- Approved alternative: track Holiday Street Parade costs, hold January work session (5-0)
- Approved red-light camera annual report (5-0)
🗳️ How they voted (2 roll-call votes)
Community Redevelopment Agency
The Community Redevelopment Agency Board unanimously approved Resolution 2025-41, adopting the FY2025-2026 operating budget and capital projects, with total revenue estimated at $15,836,310. The budget includes $5,990,000 for capital projects, including demolition of the Pasco Press building, and $7,158,150 in transfers. The board also approved the July 31, 2025 meeting minutes and the consent agenda, both by 5-0 votes.
- Approved FY2025-26 CRA operating budget and capital projects (5-0)
- Approved July 31, 2025 CRA meeting minutes (5-0)
- Accepted consent agenda (5-0)
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
City Council
The City Council approved first readings of ordinances to change land use and zoning at 6130 Massachusetts Avenue to allow a restaurant with a drive-thru, and approved a second reading for a lease with Ottaway's Parkside Ice Cream. The council also accepted two fire department grants, approved equipment purchases for public works, and approved a ten-year contract with Axon for police technology. All votes were unanimous (5-0).
- Approved first reading of land use change to General Commercial for 6130 Massachusetts Ave (5-0)
- Approved first reading of rezoning to C-2 for 6130 Massachusetts Ave (5-0)
- Approved second reading of lease with Ottaway's Parkside Ice Cream for dumpster pad (5-0)
- Accepted $37,508.63 Firehouse Subs grant for extrication tools (5-0)
- Accepted $10,559.40 State Fire Marshal grant for PPE (5-0)
- Approved $42,408 purchase of asphalt hotbox (5-0)
- Approved $68,963 purchase of portable sewage pump (5-0)
- Approved $357,028.60 final pay for Beach Street drainage project (5-0)
City Council
The City Council approved a $475,000 design-build task order for skatepark improvements at the Recreation and Aquatic Center, along with several other items including a $78,808.34 deductive change order for sidewalk work, a $215,001 wheel loader purchase, and a $90,000 FEMA firefighter grant. All votes were unanimous (5-0). The council also approved a first reading of a lease ordinance for a city-owned dumpster pad and various police-related agreements and expenditures.
- Approved $475,000 design-build task order for skatepark improvements (5-0)
- Approved $78,808.34 deductive change order for CDBG sidewalk project (5-0)
- Approved $215,001 purchase of Caterpillar wheel loader and declared old loader surplus (5-0)
- Approved $90,000 FEMA Assistance to Firefighters Grant with $4,500 city match (5-0)
- Approved first reading of lease ordinance with Ottaway's Parkside Ice Cream and Melt'd LLC (5-0)
- Approved $1,867 special event fee waiver for One Community Now (5-0)
- Approved FDLE Mutual Aid Agreement extension through June 30, 2026 (5-0)
- Approved $60,000 police equitable sharing expenditures (5-0)
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
City Council
The City Council held a special meeting on September 4, 2025, to adopt the FY25-26 tentative operating budget and Capital Improvement Program. The council approved the tentative millage rate of 8.2000 mills and the $104,825,330 budget, along with annual assessments for stormwater, street lighting, paving, and city liens. A proposed solid waste assessment was denied after numerous residents spoke in opposition, and a separate resolution for solid waste delinquencies was approved with a provision to remove assessments under $100.
- Adopted tentative millage rate of 8.2000 mills (5-0)
- Adopted tentative FY25/26 budget of $104,825,330 and CIP (5-0)
- Approved annual stormwater assessment at $80 per ERU (5-0)
- Approved annual street lighting assessment at $37.81 per ERU (5-0)
- Approved annual paving assessment at $85 per ERU (5-0)
- Approved special assessment for city liens, with removal for hurricane-related liens (5-0)
- Denied solid waste assessment resolution (5-0)
- Approved solid waste delinquency assessment, removing assessments under $100 (4-1)
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
City Council
The Community Redevelopment Agency board unanimously approved Resolution No. 2025-41, adopting the FY2025-2026 operating budget and capital projects, with total revenue estimated at $15,836,310. The budget includes $5,990,000 for capital projects, $2,501,320 in operating expenditures, and $7,158,150 in transfers. Discussion covered the Pasco Press building demolition, housing rehab program improvements, and future work sessions. The board also approved the July 31, 2025 minutes and the consent agenda, both by 5-0 votes.
- Approved FY2025-26 CRA operating budget and capital projects (5-0)
- Approved July 31, 2025 CRA meeting minutes (5-0)
- Accepted consent agenda for purchases/payments (5-0)
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
City Council
The City Council approved a sign setback variance for 7502 US Highway 19, ratified a PBA collective bargaining agreement with a 2% wage increase, and approved a new insurance broker agreement with RSC Insurance Brokerage Inc., including a resolution to withdraw from the Public Risk Management of Florida Insurance Pool. The council also approved an alcoholic beverage permit for the Buccaneer Jamfest, $1,100 for Salsa Saturday, and appointed Robert Rivera as Acting City Manager. All votes were unanimous except for the sign variance, which passed 4-0 with one abstention.
- Approved sign setback variance at 7502 US Highway 19 (4-0, 1 abstention)
- Ratified PBA collective bargaining agreement with 2% wage increase (5-0)
- Approved client service agreement with RSC Insurance Brokerage Inc. (5-0)
- Adopted Resolution 2025-27 to withdraw from PRM insurance pool (5-0)
- Approved alcoholic beverage permit for Buccaneer Jamfest (5-0)
- Approved $1,100 funding for Salsa Saturday event (5-0)
- Appointed Robert Rivera as Acting City Manager (5-0)
- Approved September 2, 2025 meeting minutes (3-0)
🗳️ How they voted (3 roll-call votes)
City Council
The City Council held a first reading of an ordinance to amend Chapter 10 (Solid Waste) but voted 3-2 to reject it, effectively killing the proposal. The ordinance would have allowed residents to vote on a special assessment for trash collection. Council also approved a first reading of a 3% COLA salary increase for council members, effective after the next election, and approved several contracts and resolutions.
- Rejected Ordinance 2025-2332 (Solid Waste amendments) 3-2
- Approved first reading of Ordinance 2025-2331 (Council salary 3% COLA) 4-1
- Approved $30k police accreditation contract extension 5-0
- Appointed Ahmad Fagouseh to CDBG task force, removed Jeff Olds 5-0
- Awarded $898k CDBG sidewalk project to Formax Construction 5-0
- Approved $225k change order for street improvements 5-0
- Approved FY2025-2026 Comprehensive Fee Schedule 5-0
- Approved minutes of Aug 19 and Aug 20 meetings 5-0
🗳️ How they voted — 1 divided vote
City Council
The City Council approved the second reading of an ordinance designating school zones for speed detection systems, and approved several resolutions including initial assessments for solid waste services and delinquencies. They also approved a 3% COLA increase for council salaries, re-appointed the city attorney with a 3% wage increase, and discussed but did not vote on a proposed senior housing project. The council also approved a 50% reduction in building permit fees for a Hurricane Idalia-damaged home and a 50% fee reduction for the Cotee River Bike Fest alcohol permit.
- Approved Ordinance 2025-2330 designating school zones for speed detection systems (4-0)
- Approved Resolution 2025-29 for solid waste collection assessments (3-1)
- Approved Resolution 2025-30 for solid waste delinquency assessments (4-0)
- Approved 3% annual COLA increase for Mayor and Council salaries (4-0)
- Re-appointed Timothy P. Driscoll as City Attorney with 3% wage increase (4-0)
- Approved 50% reduction of building permit fees for 5704 Riverview Drive (4-0)
- Approved 50% reduction of alcohol permit fees for Cotee River Bike Fest (4-0)
- Approved $55,000 police equitable sharing expenditure for two utility vehicles (4-0)
🗳️ How they voted (2 roll-call votes)
City Council
The City Council held a work session to review the final draft of the FY25-26 operating budget, with departmental presentations highlighting significant changes. No formal votes were taken; the session was for discussion only. The meeting adjourned without further action.
- Reviewed final FY25-26 budget draft with departmental adjustments
- Discussed CRA ownership of Bank Street property and potential sale of city property
- Noted millage and rollback rate will be lower
City Council
The City Council held a work session to discuss a proposed $30 million senior housing project with 80 units on city-owned property near the Recreation and Aquatic Center, in partnership with AAAPP and Pasco County. No formal decisions were made; the discussion covered site options, lease terms, parking concerns, and county support. The meeting was procedural and adjourned without voting.
- No formal decisions made; discussion only
City Council
The City Council approved on second and final reading an ordinance authorizing speed detection systems in school zones, and also passed a related ordinance designating the specific school zones on first reading. Both votes were unanimous (5-0). The council also approved several other items, including board reappointments, a fee waiver, event funding, and contracts for park improvements.
- Approved Ordinance 2025-2318 authorizing speed detection systems in school zones (5-0)
- Approved first reading of Ordinance 2025-2330 designating school zones for speed detection (5-0)
- Reappointed Richard Melton to Cultural Affairs Committee (5-0)
- Reappointed Rose Mohr to Environmental Committee (5-0)
- Waived $1,149 Peace Hall rental fees for Brainstormsnpr, Inc. events (5-0)
- Approved $4,000 funding for Oktoberfest NPR event (5-0)
- Adopted Resolution 2025-26 approving 2025 Pasco County Comprehensive Emergency Management Plan (5-0)
- Approved $126,310 basketball court repair bid to Timm Group (5-0)
Community Redevelopment Agency
The Community Redevelopment Agency approved a Commercial Real Estate Redevelopment Grant Agreement with Aqua Harbor Developments, LLC, providing up to $7,743,352 in incentives for an estimated $25M project. The incentives include building permit fees, water and sewer impact fees, Floramar Terrace frontage road improvements, and transferable development rights. The motion passed 4-0. The board also approved the July 15, 2025 minutes and the consent agenda, which included a $37,870.20 payment to WJ Architects for Railroad Square revisions.
- Approved Commercial Real Estate Redevelopment Grant Agreement with Aqua Harbor Developments, LLC (4-0)
- Approved $7,743,352 in CRA incentives including $404,350 building permit fees, $328,320 water/sewer impact fees, $1,500,000 Floramar Terrace improvements, and $5,440,032 transferable development rights (4-0)
- Approved July 15, 2025 CRA meeting minutes (4-0)
- Approved consent agenda including $37,870.20 payment to WJ Architects for Railroad Square revisions (4-0)
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
City Council
The City Council held a work session to review proposed FY2025-2026 budgets for several departments, including City Council, City Manager, City Clerk, Fire, Development, Recreation & Aquatics, and Police. No formal votes were taken; the session was for discussion only. Mayor Davis proposed an annual COLA for Council members, and Councilman Altman suggested removing in-kind funds from special events, but no decisions were made.
- Reviewed proposed FY2025-2026 budgets for multiple departments (no vote)
- Mayor Davis proposed annual COLA for City Council members (discussed, not voted)
- Councilman Altman suggested removing in-kind funds from special events (discussed, not voted)
City Council
The City Council approved Resolution 2025-24, setting the tentative millage rate at 8.3000 for the FY2025-2026 budget, matching the current rate. The first public hearing on the tentative budget and millage was rescheduled from 6:00 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. on September 4, 2025. The vote was 4-0, with Councilman Butler absent.
- Approved Resolution 2025-24 setting tentative millage at 8.3000 (4-0)
- Changed first public hearing time to 6:30 p.m. on September 4, 2025
City Council
The City Council held a work session with lobbyist Mike Moore of The Southern Group to review the 2025 Florida Legislative Session, including the state budget, the city's resiliency project appropriation, key legislation, and tax relief. No formal decisions or votes were made during the session; it was informational only. The meeting adjourned at 5:30 p.m.
- No formal decisions or votes taken during work session
City Council
The City Council approved the first reading of an ordinance authorizing speed detection systems in school zones, and approved several other items including a resolution supporting the Tampa Bay Regional Resiliency Action Plan, a task order for Grand Blvd. multi-use path pre-engineering, a FEMA grant authorized agent resolution, and a benefits broker agreement. All votes were unanimous (5-0).
- Approved first reading of Ordinance 2025-2318 authorizing speed detection systems in school zones (5-0)
- Approved Resolution 2025-21 supporting Tampa Bay Regional Planning Council's Regional Resiliency Action Plan (5-0)
- Approved Task Order No. 25-001 with Kimmich Smith Architecture LLC for $109,391.50 for Grand Blvd. MUP pre-engineering (5-0)
- Approved Resolution 2025-23 authorizing Public Works Director as FEMA grant authorized agent (5-0)
- Approved Client Service Agreement with McGriff for employee benefits broker services at $100,000/year (5-0)
- Approved minutes from June 25, July 1, and July 9 meetings (5-0)
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
City Council
The City Council held a work session to review proposed FY2025-26 budgets for Public Works, Economic Development, Finance, Library, Technology Solutions, and Human Resources. No formal votes or decisions were made; the session was informational, with staff presenting line-item changes and capital expenditures. Several errors were noted (e.g., Finance travel line, HR data lines) and will be corrected before the next presentation.
- Reviewed proposed FY2025-26 budgets for six departments (no vote)
- Noted error in Public Works line item 46399, to be corrected
- Noted error in Finance travel and training line, to be corrected
- Noted error in HR data lines (44134), to be corrected
Community Redevelopment Agency
The Community Redevelopment Agency Board approved a revised Purchase and Sale Agreement with the District School Board of Pasco County for the acquisition of the former Schwettman Education Center. The revised agreement requires payment of the remaining balance at closing instead of deferring principal, and removes certain provisions no longer relevant. The motion passed 4-1, with Director Bertell Butler IV voting against.
- Approved revised Purchase and Sale Agreement for Schwettman Education Center (4-1)
- Approved June 17, 2025 meeting minutes (5-0)
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Community Redevelopment Agency
The CRA board approved a revised purchase and sale agreement with the Pasco County School Board for the former Schwettman Education Center, changing the contingency period to 30 days and requiring full payment by January 31, 2026. The board also approved a $159,650 asbestos abatement contract for the Riverside Inn and a corresponding budget amendment.
- Approved revised Purchase and Sale Agreement with District School Board of Pasco County for Schwettman Education Center (4-1)
- Approved $159,650 asbestos abatement proposal from Cross Construction Services, Inc. for Riverside Inn and budget amendment (5-0)
- Approved minutes of May 13 and May 20, 2025 CRA meetings (5-0)
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
City Council Work Session
The City Council held a work session to review the proposed Capital Improvement Program (CIP) for fiscal years 2025/2026 through 2029/2030. Staff presented projects across multiple funds, including pool resurfacing, roof replacement, stormwater improvements, and various infrastructure projects. No formal decisions were made; the session was for discussion only.
- Reviewed proposed CIP projects for FY 2025/2026-2029/2030 (no vote)
City Council Work Session
The City Council held a work session to review the second draft of the FY2025/26-2029/30 Capital Improvement Program. Staff presented numerous changes, including added grant amounts and project adjustments. No formal votes were taken; the item was discussed only.
- Reviewed updated Capital Improvement Program draft (no vote)
- Noted added $773,600 grant to Beach Street Project
- Noted added $1,130,000 legislative appropriation to Carlton Road Project
- Noted added $939,417 grant to Town & Country Villas Flood Abatement Project
- Noted added $800,000 grant to 2026 Inundation Pond Project
- Noted added $572,005 grant and $397,495 Penny for Pasco funds to FS No. 1 Hardening Project
- Noted added $974,000 grant to West/East Grand Neighborhood Sidewalk Improvements
- Noted Town & Country Villas Project moved to FY27 with construction in FY28
City Council
The City Council held a work session to review the remaining strategies in the City's Strategic Plan, including downtown development, emerging technologies, customer experience, and emergency preparedness. No formal decisions were made; the session was informational and included discussion on Railroad Square and Grand Blvd.
- Reviewed remaining Strategic Plan strategies (no vote)
- Discussed Railroad Square and Grand Blvd (no action)
City Council
The City Council approved an ordinance on second reading authorizing special magistrates to hear appeals of demolition orders for slum or blighted structures. They also approved several board appointments, an ADA playground improvement, a FEMA grant resolution, and a voting delegate appointment. All votes were unanimous.
- Approved Ordinance 2025-2328 on slum/blight demolition appeals (4-0)
- Re-appointed Dell deChant and Thomas O'Neill to Environmental Committee (4-0)
- Appointed Catherine Cappello as first alternate to Environmental Committee (5-0)
- Approved $49,913.42 for ADA wheelchair glider at Frances Avenue Park (5-0)
- Adopted Resolution 2025-22 authorizing FEMA grant agent for flood risk reduction (5-0)
- Appointed Mayor Davis as voting delegate for Florida League of Cities meeting (5-0)
🗳️ How they voted (4 roll-call votes)
City Council Work Session
The City Council held a work session to review updates to the Strategic Plan, presented by City Manager Debbie L. Manns. The presentation covered the plan's mission, vision, values, goals, and strategies, with suggestions from council members to mark CRA-related items. No formal decisions or votes were made; remaining strategies will be presented at a future session.
- Reviewed Strategic Plan update (no vote)
- Suggested noting CRA items in plan (discussion only)
- Suggested using different color for CRA items (discussion only)
City Council
The City Council unanimously approved entering contract negotiations with McGriff for employee benefits broker services and with Gehring Group/Risk Strategies for insurance broker services. It also approved a $128,206.01 change order for the Grand Blvd. Multi-Use Path project and a month-to-month extension of the red-light camera program with Verra Mobility. All votes were 5-0.
- Approved contract negotiations with McGriff for RFQ 25-014 Employee Benefits Broker (5-0)
- Approved contract negotiations with Gehring Group/Risk Strategies for RFQ 25-015 Insurance Broker (5-0)
- Approved $128,206.01 change order for Grand Blvd. MUP Phase 1 (5-0)
- Approved month-to-month extension of red-light camera contract with Verra Mobility (5-0)
City Council Work Session
The City Council held a work session to review a presentation by Stroud Engineering on the South Gateway Inundation Park Project. Three concepts were presented with cost estimates of $2.5M for a full park with pedestrian loop, $2M for a pond-only option, and $2M for a reduced pond. Council discussed the project, including a possible public/private partnership and grant extension, but took no formal action.
- No formal decisions made; discussion only
City Council Regular Meeting
The City Council approved a $263,858 contract for City Hall restroom renovations, awarded to Rankel Stillwagon Contracting. It also passed ordinances for two dumpster pad leases, a slum and blight demolition appeal process, and approved several board appointments and event permits. The council approved an initial list of projects for potential hurricane disaster recovery funding.
- Approved ITB25-011 City Hall Restroom Renovations Project bid to Rankel Stillwagon Contracting for $263,858 (4-0)
- Approved Ordinance 2025-2326 lease with CJBJ Ventures LLC (The Social) for dumpster pad at $31.20/month for 3 years (4-0)
- Approved Ordinance 2025-2327 lease with Kazu's Sushi LLC for dumpster pad at $31.20/month for 3 years (4-0)
- Approved first reading of Ordinance 2025-2328 establishing special magistrates for slum and blight demolition appeals (4-0)
- Approved appointments: Kelly Mothershead Timmons to Land Development Review Board, George Russell to Environmental Committee, Bob Langford to Firefighters Pension Board (4-0 each)
- Approved interlocal agreement with City of Port Richey for Manatee Point Drive services (4-0)
- Approved alcohol permits for Little Italy Sip and Stroll and Red, White and Blue Hometown Extravaganza (4-0)
- Approved Resolution 2025-20 appointing Amanda Zborek and Tanisha Davis to CDBG Citizen's Advisory Task Force, removing Stephen Blanchard Sr. (4-0)
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Community Redevelopment Agency
The Community Redevelopment Agency approved Resolution No. 2025-15, authorizing an amended interlocal agreement with the City for debt service on up to $5,650,000 in taxable revenue notes to buy the Sun Coast Motels property at 7631 US Hwy 19, and up to $3,350,000 in tax-exempt notes for Railroad Square Phase 1. The board also approved a guaranteed maximum price of $2,989,790 for Hennessy Construction Services Corporation to build the Railroad Square improvements. Both motions passed 5-0.
- Approved Resolution No. 2025-15 authorizing amended interlocal agreement for debt service on up to $5.65M taxable note and $3.35M tax-exempt note (5-0)
- Approved $2,989,790 guaranteed maximum price for Hennessy Construction Services Corp. for Railroad Square Improvements Phase 1 (5-0)
- Approved April 15, 2025 CRA meeting minutes (5-0)
City Council
The City Council held a work session to review the Downtown Grand Blvd. Streetscape Concept, a project in the Capital Improvement Program. The concept includes expanded sidewalks, on-street parking, green space, and a drop-off/pick-up area near the theatre. No formal decisions were made; the discussion was for input, with a future public meeting planned.
- Reviewed Downtown Grand Blvd. Streetscape Concept (no vote)
- Scheduled additional public meeting with 3D model
City Council
The City Council approved a $20,035,000 contract with T.F.R. Enterprise, Inc. for disaster recovery and debris removal services, with backup agreements for Bergeron Emergency Services and Ceres Environmental Services. They also approved a $95,312.09 contract with GardaWorld Security for parking garage security, and created a Development Clerk position. All votes were unanimous (5-0).
- Approved $20,035,000 disaster recovery and debris removal contract with T.F.R. Enterprise, Inc. (5-0)
- Approved $95,312.09 security services contract with GardaWorld Security for parking garage (5-0)
- Approved creation of Development Clerk position and budget amendment (5-0)
- Approved appointment of Donna Pendland Jensen to Historic Preservation Board (5-0)
- Approved appointment of Jennifer Helton as alternate to Cultural Affairs Committee (5-0)
- Approved Ordinance 2025-2322 repealing Section 6-31 on toolsheds and utility buildings (5-0)
- Approved consent agenda including library minutes and payments (5-0)
- Approved May 20, 2025 meeting minutes (5-0)
City Council
The City Council approved the second and final reading of Ordinance No. 2025-2325, authorizing up to $9,000,000 in Non-Ad Valorem Revenue Notes to finance capital improvements and the acquisition of the former River Side Inn property at 7631 US Hwy 19, as well as the Railroad Square Project. The council also approved resolutions and agreements related to the notes, ratified a collective bargaining agreement with the fire district chief unit, and approved several other items including leases, a cultural event grant, off-hour construction, a social worker services agreement, a criminal justice information sharing agreement, a summer membership sale, engineering services for Fire Station No. 1, and a CDBG application public hearing.
- Approved Ordinance No. 2025-2325 authorizing $9M Non-Ad Valorem Revenue Notes (5-0)
- Approved Resolution No. 2025-14 for issuance of Notes 2025A ($3.35M) and 2025B ($5.65M) (5-0)
- Approved first reading of lease ordinance with CJBJ Ventures LLC (The Social) (5-0)
- Approved first reading of lease ordinance with Kazu's Sushi LLC (5-0)
- Ratified collective bargaining agreement with IAFF Local 1158 (District Chief Unit) (5-0)
- Approved $3,700 funding for 'Boots on the Ground' Juneteenth event (5-0)
- Approved off-hour construction request for concrete pour at Sea Forest Drive (5-0)
- Approved $67,452.56 agreement with BayCare Behavioral Health for social worker services (5-0)
Community Redevelopment Agency
The CRA approved a $184,075.30 contract with Cross Construction Services for demolition of the Riverside Inn, along with a $190,000 budget amendment funded by the Boat Ramp Improvements project. The board also approved the purchase and sale agreement for the former Schwettman Education Center, with a 4-1 vote, authorizing the Executive Director and City Attorney to make non-material changes. Director Bertell Butler IV voted against the Schwettman agreement.
- Approved $184,075.30 demolition contract for Riverside Inn (5-0)
- Approved $190,000 budget amendment for demolition, funded by Boat Ramp Improvements (5-0)
- Approved purchase and sale agreement for Schwettman Education Center (4-1, Butler opposed)
- Authorized Executive Director and City Attorney to approve non-material changes to Schwettman agreement
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Community Redevelopment Agency
The Community Redevelopment Agency approved Resolution No. 2025-16, authorizing $50,000 in CRA funds as leverage for the city's FY23-24 Small Cities Community Development Block Grant application in the Housing Rehabilitation category. The motion passed 4-0 with one director absent. No public comment was offered.
- Approved Resolution No. 2025-16 authorizing $50,000 in CRA funds for CDBG leverage (4-0)
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
City Council
The City Council held a second public hearing and unanimously approved four items related to a $2,000,000 Small Cities Community Development Block Grant application. They authorized the implementation of the Community Development Plan's long- and short-term objectives, adopted the Housing Assistance Plan, and authorized submission of the application to Florida Commerce. No public comments were made during the hearing.
- Approved $2M Small Cities CDBG application (4-0)
- Adopted Resolution 2025-17 authorizing Community Development Plan objectives (4-0)
- Adopted Resolution 2025-19 adopting Housing Assistance Plan (4-0)
- Adopted Resolution 2025-18 authorizing submission of CDBG application (4-0)