Panama City Beach public meetings in 2024
30 substantive meetings from 2024, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
City Council
The Panama City Beach City Council will hold a regular meeting on Dec. 12, 2024, with a consent agenda of numerous purchases and contracts, including a $108,863.50 right-of-way purchase, a $104,657.28 computer purchase, and a $292,517.90 right-of-way purchase. Under regular agenda, the council will conduct first readings of Ordinance 1656 (amending board member qualifications) and Ordinance 1657 (updating the comprehensive growth development plan), consider updated user fees for recreational facilities, a budget amendment, a grant for a PPE extractor, and a resolution to purchase three drones for the fire and police departments.
- First reading of Ordinance 1656 amending Chapter 8 regarding examining board member qualifications
- First reading of Ordinance 1657 amending the 2021 Comprehensive Growth Development Plan (updating population projections and state requirements)
- Resolution 25-40 updating user fees for city recreational facilities
- Resolution 25-42 approving a settlement agreement with Univerus, Inc.
- Resolution 25-46 approving the purchase of three Skydio X10 drones from Safeware, Inc. for fire and police departments ($81,728.81 budget amendment)
City Council
The City Council will hold a second reading and public hearing on an ordinance establishing requirements for beach weddings (Item J.1). The consent agenda includes approvals for fire department equipment purchases, a settlement for land acquisition for Front Beach Road Segment 4.2 ($246,751.70), and appraisal task orders for Segment 4.3 ($422,650.00). Regular agenda items also include approval of the Northwind Commercial Subdivision plat and a change order for widening Panama City Beach Parkway between Mandy Lane and Nautilus Street.
- Ordinance 1655: establishing requirements for beach weddings, second reading and public hearing
- Resolution 25-17: settlement agreement with Reid's Court for land acquisition for Front Beach Road Segment 4.2, total $246,751.70
- Resolution 25-18: task orders for appraisal and review of properties for Front Beach Road Segment 4.3 project, total $422,650.00
- Approval of plat for Northwind Commercial Subdivision
- Resolution 25-25: change order for FDOT agreement for widening Panama City Beach Parkway (Mandy Lane to Nautilus Street) utilities relocation with budget amendment
Planning Board
The Planning Board will consider approving a Master Plan for the Clara Street Planned Unit Development (formerly Oak Grove PUD) on approximately 119.98 acres east of Colony Club and Trieste subdivisions, at the northerly extension of Clara Avenue. The board will also receive updates on the Comprehensive Plan population figures and code enforcement activities.
- Master Plan for Clara Street PUD (formerly Oak Grove PUD) on parcels 32733-000-000, 32733-000-010, and 33996-000-000
- Comprehensive Plan Population Update
- Code Enforcement Update
City Council
This meeting includes a public hearing and second reading on Ordinance 1653 to set new water, sewer, and reclaimed water rates for FY 2024-2025. The council will also consider a flood management code amendment (Ordinance 1654), a contract for advanced metering infrastructure (Resolution 25-10), and a feline spay/neuter voucher pilot program (Resolution 25-11). Consent items include purchases of turf chemicals ($106,000), water meters ($900,000), and a summer concert series agreement. The agenda also features proclamations, employee service awards, and a presentation on the half-cent infrastructure surtax.
- Ordinance 1653: second reading/public hearing on water, sewer, and reclaimed water rate changes for FY 2024-2025
- Ordinance 1654: second reading/public hearing on amendments to flood management regulations in the Land Development Code
- Resolution 25-10: authorize negotiation with Core & Main, LP for Advanced Metering Infrastructure installation for water meters (up to $900,000)
- Resolution 25-11: establish a Feline Spay/Neuter Voucher Pilot Program
- Resolution 25-12: approve construction agreement for Miracle League Pavilion & Restroom project and associated budget amendment
City Council
The City Council will hold a first reading and public hearing on an ordinance establishing requirements for beach weddings as special events. The consent agenda includes approval of a $247,355.72 purchase of a VirTra de-escalation simulator for police training, a $37,427.00 design contract for the Lyndell Center parking lot rehabilitation, and a $938,612.00 renewal of stop loss insurance. A second reading and public hearing will be held on an ordinance amending permitting rules in public rights-of-way. The council will also discuss appointments to the Planning Board and golf cart parking on Oleander Drive.
- First reading of ordinance to regulate beach weddings as special events (Ord. 1655)
- Purchase of VirTra 300 de-escalation simulator for $247,355.72 (Res. 25-02)
- Design contract for Lyndell Center parking lot rehabilitation at $37,427.00 (Res. 25-03)
- Renewal of stop loss insurance with One80 Intermediaries for $938,612.00 (Res. 25-06)
- Second reading of ordinance on permitting in public rights-of-way (Ord. 1652)
Planning Board
The Panama City Beach Planning Board will discuss and potentially act on revisions to the city's flood management regulation. The board will also receive a code enforcement update. The meeting includes approval of previous minutes and public comments on non-agenda items.
- Revising and updating flood management regulation
- Code enforcement update
City Council
The City Council will consider a consent agenda with several resolutions, including allocating ARPA funds for the Fire Station 31 replacement project, renewing property and liability insurance for up to $2.7 million, and approving a new auditing contract. Other consent items include the purchase of firefighter turnout gear and continuation of a mandatory sick leave payout program. The meeting also includes employee service awards and reports from the city manager and attorney.
- Resolution 24-183: Renewal of all-perils property, general, professional, and cyber liability, workers compensation, and automobile insurance for combined premium not to exceed $2,694,939.
- Resolution 24-182: Designation of American Rescue Plan Act funds for the Fire Station 31 replacement project.
- Resolution 24-184: Engagement with Carr, Riggs & Ingram, LLC for auditing services at an initial annual fee not to exceed $102,000.
- Resolution 24-180: Purchase of firefighter turnout gear from North American Fire Equipment Company for $38,258.
- Action by motion: Continuation of mandatory sick leave payout program for employees with over 300 hours of sick leave.
City Council
The City Council will consider consent items including a $152,000 engineering contract for Gayle's Trails culvert, a $497,619.04 firefighter grant, and a chemical purchase. On the regular agenda, they have second readings of ordinances to move city elections from April to November and amend the comprehensive plan, plus first readings on flood management regulations and utility rates for FY2024-25. They will also adopt the FY2024-2025 city and CRA budgets and discuss marijuana dispensaries.
- Approval of $152,000 for Gayle's Trails culvert improvements
- Approval of $497,619.04 firefighter grant from Homeland Security
- Second reading: moving city elections from April to November
- First reading: establishing water/sewer rates for FY2024-25
- Discussion on marijuana dispensaries
Planning Board
The Planning Board will consider a variance request to reduce the required buffer for a service station from 26 to 24.4 feet and allow garage bays to face Panama City Beach Parkway. The board will also receive a status update on incomplete development approvals and discuss clarifying the Land Development Code regarding expiration and invalidation of master plans, variances, and conditional uses. A code enforcement update is also on the agenda.
- Variance request for service station at 17835 Panama City Beach Parkway: buffer reduction of 1.6 feet and allowing garage bays to face an arterial street
- Status update on substantially incomplete variances, conditional uses, planned unit developments (PUDs), and large site developments
- Discussion to clarify Land Development Code verbiage on use, expiration, and invalidation of master plans, variances, and conditional uses
- Code Enforcement Update
City Council
The Panama City Beach City Council will hold a regular meeting on August 22, 2024, with items including a second reading/public hearing on amending beach safety flag violation fines, a first reading on changing municipal elections to November, resolutions modifying council procedures and adjusting vacation rental certificate and inspection fees, and a discussion on Front Beach Road. Consent items include procurement manual amendments and vehicle purchases for fire rescue and parks departments.
- Ordinance 1650 – second reading to amend beach safety flag warning system violation fines
- Ordinance 1651 – first reading to change city elections from April to November
- Resolution 24-169 – purchase of Club Car Carryall 1700 for Fire Rescue ($27,617.40)
- Resolution 24-170 – purchase of 2024 Chevy Silverado 1500 for Parks & Rec ($50,121)
- Resolution 24-173 – amendment to vacation rental certificate and inspection fees
City Council
The Panama City Beach City Council will hold public hearings on three ordinances: a second reading of animal control amendments, a first reading to move city elections from April to November, and a first reading on utility right-of-way boring regulations. Resolutions include approval of a stormwater quality investigation for Lullwater Lake Basin, a federal lobbying contract with Capitol Hill Consulting Group, and an agreement with Florida Power & Light for Front Beach Road Segment 4.2. The consent agenda removes obsolete items from the Master Audit List.
- Ordinance 1651: First reading/public hearing to change city elections from April to November
- Ordinance 1649: Second reading/public hearing on animal control amendments to Chapter 5, Article II
- Resolution 24-165: Approves task order for Lullwater Lake Basin stormwater water quality investigation
- Resolution 24-166: Approves federal lobbying agreement with Capitol Hill Consulting Group
- Resolution 24-167: Approves agreement with Florida Power & Light for facilities on Front Beach Road Segment 4.2
City Council
The City Council is holding a special meeting to conduct a budget workshop and public hearings for seven funds for the fiscal year 2024/2025. The funds include General, CRA, Stormwater, Utility, Pier, Aquatic Center, and IT Internal Service. Proposed budget documents are attached for each fund.
- Public hearing and discussion on General Fund FY 2024/2025 budget
- Public hearing and discussion on CRA Fund FY 2024/2025 budget
- Public hearing and discussion on Stormwater Fund FY 2024/2025 budget
- Public hearing and discussion on Utility Fund FY 2024/2025 budget
- Public hearing and discussion on Pier Fund FY 2024/2025 budget
City Council
The Panama City Beach City Council will hold first reading of an ordinance amending beach safety flag enforcement, set annual fire, stormwater, and CRA assessments, and discuss a draft ordinance to move city elections from April to November. They will also vote on agreements for the Frank Brown Park skatepark project and change orders for Front Beach Road Segment 3. Consent agenda includes allocating $98,708 in federal JAG funds to Bay County for a real-time crime center.
- First reading of Ordinance 1650 amending beach safety flag warning system enforcement
- Public hearings on annual fire service assessment (Resolution 24-156), stormwater assessment (Res 24-157), and CRA assessment (Res 24-158)
- Discussion of draft Ordinance 1651 proposing to change city elections from April to November
- Resolution 24-160 approving agreement with New Line Skateparks FL for Frank Brown Park skatepark design and construction
- Resolution 24-161 authorizing change orders for Front Beach Road Segment 3 construction with CWR Contracting
City Council
The Panama City Beach City Council is meeting for a special session to consider several consent agenda items, including a $139,568 task order with JRA Architects for design of a police K9 training facility, a $76,000 engineering contract for wastewater filter replacements, and authorizing the hiring of six full-time lifeguards while eliminating seasonal lifeguard positions. The council will also hold public hearings on two ordinances: a second reading to amend special events regulations (Chapter 4) and a first reading to amend animal control rules (Chapter 5).
- Resolution 24-151: $139,568 task order with JRA Architects for police K9 training facility design, funded by ARPA
- Resolution 24-153: $76,000 task order with Infrastructure Solution Services for wastewater treatment filter unit replacements
- Action item to hire six additional full-time lifeguards and eliminate seasonal lifeguards in future budgets
- Ordinance 1647 (second reading, public hearing): amending Chapter 4 special events regulations
- Ordinance 1649 (first reading, public hearing): amending Chapter 5 animal control regulations
City Council
The City Council will hear a presentation on the beach flag system from Chief Ray Morgan and then hold a discussion/action item on beach safety. No other substantive items are on the agenda.
- Beach Flag System Presentation by Chief Ray Morgan
- Discussion/action item on beach safety
City Council
The Panama City Beach City Council will hold first readings and public hearings on ordinances amending the special events code and the Comprehensive Plan's sanitary sewer element. The council will also discuss a draft animal control ordinance. Consent items include a $183,173 purchase of trailer-mounted bypass pumps and approval of appraisals for eminent domain properties on Front Beach Road.
- First reading of Ordinance 1647 amending special events regulations
- First reading of Ordinance 1648 amending Comprehensive Plan Sanitary Sewer Element
- Purchase of two trailer-mounted bypass pumps for $183,173 (Resolution 24-145)
- Task orders for appraisals for Front Beach Road projects, up to $50,000 each (Resolution 24-148)
- Municipal impact fee study contract with Raftelis Financial Consultants (Resolution 24-150)
City Council
The City Council will consider a 3% cost-of-living adjustment for all full-time employees, effective June 23, 2024. Other major items include a $270,100 annual cellular services contract with AT&T and T-Mobile, a change order adding $29,742.50 to the Alf Coleman Road project, and discussion of draft amendments to special events regulations. The meeting also includes approval of meeting minutes, several consent agenda items, and board appointments.
- 3% COLA for all full-time city employees (Resolution 24-140)
- Cellular services agreements with AT&T and T-Mobile, initial estimated annual cost $270,100 (Resolution 24-139)
- Change Order #1 for Alf Coleman Road project adding $29,742.50 (Resolution 24-138)
- Purchase of one fully equipped 2024 Ford Police Responder truck for $37,279 via Sourcewell contract (Resolution 24-141)
- Lease agreement with Bay County for property at 225 North Gulf Blvd for K-9 training facility (Resolution 24-143)
Planning Board
The Planning Board will review a presentation on Bay County Transportation Planning Organization project priorities. The meeting also includes discussions regarding the Comprehensive Plan's Sanitary Sewer Element.
- Bay County Transportation Planning Organization Project Priorities Presentation
- Comprehensive Plan- Sanitary Sewer Element
- Status Update: Variances, Conditional Uses, and Planned Unit Developments (PUDs)
- Code Enforcement Update
City Council
The City Council will hold a public hearing on a large conditional use request for an 8.12-acre property on Beach Park Trail. Other items include second readings of ordinances correcting the noise ordinance, amending off-duty employment rules, and regulating beach chair delivery services. The council will also discuss a budget amendment for a part-time administrative support specialist and consider direction on constructing a skatepark at Frank Brown Park.
- Large conditional use request for Xpress Materials LLC on 8.12 acres at Beach Park Trail
- Second reading of Ordinance 1642 correcting error in noise ordinance and vehicle impoundment
- Second reading of Ordinance 1644 amending code for beach chair delivery services
- Purchase of two sodium aluminate tanks for wastewater treatment facility for $96,278
- Budget amendment to fund part-time administrative support specialist for City Council and City Clerk
City Council
The Panama City Beach City Council will hold a regular meeting on May 9, 2024, including proclamations for National Police Week and Safe Boating Week. The council will vote on consent agenda items such as purchasing a $58,965 truck and creating a new administrative assistant position. Regular agenda items include first readings of ordinances correcting the noise ordinance, regulating off-duty employment, and regulating beach chair delivery services, as well as resolutions for Front Beach Road projects.
- Ordinance 1644 first reading to amend code on beach chair delivery services
- Ordinance 1642 first reading to correct error in noise ordinance regarding vehicle impoundment
- Resolution 24-126 approving purchase of 2024 Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD service truck for $58,965
- Resolution 24-128 approving Change Order #10 with CWR Contracting for Front Beach Road Segment 3 construction
- Resolution 24-129 approving purchase and sale agreements for land needed for Front Beach Road 4.2 Project
City Council
The City Council will certify the results of the Super Tuesday election and elect a vice mayor. It will also consider consent agenda items including a $63,625 purchase of 500 water meters, a $97,500 construction inspection services task order, and creation of a new Utilities Operations Manager position. Discussion items include emergency alerts/sirens and board appointments.
- Resolution 24-123 accepting the results of the Super Tuesday election
- Purchase of 500 Sensus iPerl residential water meters from Core & Main, LP for $63,625 (Resolution 24-124)
- Task order with Infrastructure Solution Services, LLC for construction inspection services not to exceed $97,500 (Resolution 24-125)
- Creation of a new Utilities Operations Manager position for the Utilities Department
- Discussion item on emergency alerts/sirens
City Council
The Panama City Beach City Council will consider authorizing contract negotiations for a skate park at Frank Brown Park and purchasing a portable surveillance camera tower for the police department. The consent agenda includes vehicle purchases, a road closure for the Ironman 70.3 event, and a change order for the Front Beach Road Segment 3 project. Several proclamations and a presentation on the local estuary program are also scheduled.
- Resolution to negotiate with New Line Skateparks FL, Inc. for a skate park at Frank Brown Park
- Resolution to purchase a portable surveillance camera tower for the Police Department with a budget amendment from the TDC
- Resolution consenting to temporary road closures on Hutchison Boulevard and Panama City Beach Parkway for the Ironman 70.3 event on May 11, 2024
- Change Order #9 for the Front Beach Road Segment 3 project adding $30,366.01 and 8 days
- Acceptance of the Annual Progress Report on the Credited Floodplain Management Plan
Planning Board
The Planning Board will hear public comments, vote on a large conditional use for heavy industrial on Beach Park Trail, consider a plan amendment and rezoning for 206 North Arnold Road from residential to tourist commercial, and receive a code enforcement update.
- Xpress Materials LLC requests a Large Conditional Use for heavy industrial on 8.12 acres at Beach Park Trail (Parcel: 38324-724-000).
- Sara Bonakdar requests a Small-Scale Plan Amendment to Tourist designation and Rezoning from R-1b to CL at 206 North Arnold Road (Parcel: 32920-000-000).
- Approval of February 14, 2023, Planning Board meeting minutes.
- Code Enforcement Update.
City Council
The Panama City Beach City Council will hold a public hearing and third reading on Ordinance 1639 amending Chapter 8 of the city code. They will also consider a resolution revising the Building Division fee schedule, approve a task order for Frank Brown Park stormwater design using ARPA funds, and approve a lease agreement with the Boys and Girls Club for the Frank Brown Park Community Center. The consent agenda includes land acquisition for the Front Beach Road Segment 4.2 project and several equipment purchases.
- Resolution 24-104: $32,400 land acquisition for Front Beach Road Segment 4.2
- Ordinance 1639: third reading and public hearing on Chapter 8 amendments
- Resolution 24-112: revision of Building Division fee schedule
- Resolution 24-114: lease agreement with Boys and Girls Club for Frank Brown Park Community Center
- Resolution 24-110: $146,064 purchase of two diesel generators for Utilities Department
City Council
The Panama City Beach City Council will hold a public hearing and vote on an ordinance to temporarily close a portion of Sandy Gulf Beach (second reading). They will also consider a $920,000 agreement to purchase land at 7300 McElvey Road from Bay County. Several consent items include contracts for pest control and turf equipment, and a revision of the master audit list.
- Second reading of Ordinance No. 1641 to temporarily close a portion of Sandy Gulf Beach
- Resolution No. 24-100: $920,000 purchase of land at 7300 McElvey Road from Bay County
- Resolution No. 24-98: Pest control services contract with Wayne’s Pest Control – $6,180/yr plus termite treatment
- Resolution No. 24-99: Purchase of Toro turf equipment from Jerry Pate Turf & Irrigation – $36,529 and $26,412
- Resolution No. 24-103: Change order for Frank Brown Park Connector Road project adding 25 days
City Council
The Panama City Beach City Council will hold a second reading/public hearing on Ordinance 1639 amending Chapter 8 of the city code and a first reading/public hearing on Ordinance 1641 temporarily closing a portion of Sandy Gulf Beach. The council will also consider appraisal task orders and a project resolution for Front Beach Road Segment 4.3, a grant agreement for fentanyl eradication for the police department, and several consent items including equipment purchases and a roof replacement. A consent agenda includes resolutions for firefighter turnout gear ($61,637.14), software renewal ($61,532.37), crosswalk safety equipment ($29,672.00), computer purchases ($136,391.78), and community center roof rehabilitation ($131,720.00 plus $68,280.00 in change orders).
- Second reading/public hearing on Ordinance 1639 amending Chapter 8 of the city code.
- First reading/public hearing on Ordinance 1641 temporarily closing a portion of Sandy Gulf Beach.
- Multiple appraisal task orders for Front Beach Road Segment 4.3: Chandler & Associates ($95,900), Deal Consulting ($208,600), Diskin Property Research ($48,700), and a project resolution.
- Resolution No. 24-94 approving a Florida Department of Law Enforcement grant agreement for fentanyl eradication for the police department.
- Resolution No. 24-97 approving an amendment to the Public Improvement Partnership Agreement (PIPA).
Planning Board
The Panama City Beach Planning Board will vote on a variance request to increase rear fence height from 8' to 12' and reduce an accessory structure setback from 5' to 3' at 116 Crane Street. The board will also approve meeting minutes from December 2023 and receive a code enforcement update.
- Variance request by Alfredo and Donna Martin to increase rear fence height to 12' (4' variance from 8' limit) and reduce accessory structure setback to 3' (2' variance from 5' requirement) at 116 Crane Street
- Approval of December 13, 2023, Planning Board meeting minutes
- Code enforcement update from staff
- Public comments on non-agenda items (limited to 3 minutes)
City Council
The City Council will hold a public hearing and first reading on Ordinance 1640, which would amend the city code to increase the number of meters allowed per residential lot from one to two. The Council also will consider consent items including a $148,947.16 purchase of a compact track loader for the Utilities Department and a $171,740 task order for construction inspection services. Additionally, the Council will hold a public hearing to approve the final plat for the 99 Palms Subdivision and accept sewer facilities from a private owner.
- Ordinance 1640, first reading: increase water meters per residential lot from one to two
- Resolution 24-46: purchase T86 compact track loader for Utilities Dept., $148,947.16
- Resolution 24-81: task order with Dewberry Engineers for utility relocation inspection, $171,740
- Public hearing on final plat for 99 Palms Subdivision
- Resolution 24-82: acceptance of sewer facilities from Robert P. Russell at 310 Paradiso
City Council
The Panama City Beach City Council will hold a first reading and public hearing on Ordinance 1639 amending Chapter 8 of the City Code. The council will also vote on several consent agenda items including a landscaping contract ($56,964), vehicle purchases for stormwater and utilities departments, a 3D laser scanning system for the police department ($65,490.60), and will hear presentations on employee years of service awards, half-cent sales tax oversight committee findings, and a CRA quarterly update. Regular agenda items include task orders for Front Beach Road Segment 4.2 and 4.1 projects, approval of a facilities manager job description and budget amendment, adoption of federal legislative priorities for FY 2024-2025, and an appointment to the Examining Board.
- First reading of Ordinance 1639 amending Chapter 8 of City Code (public hearing)
- Approval of landscape maintenance contract with Florida ULS Operating LLC at $56,964 annually
- Purchase of two 2024 Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD service body trucks for Utilities Department at $146,114
- Purchase of 3D laser scanning system for Police Department from Duncan Parnell Inc. at $65,490.60
- Task orders with Dewberry Engineers for Front Beach Road Segment 4.2 and 4.1 plan revisions
City Council
The council will consider a consent agenda that includes a $55,163.30 land purchase for the Front Beach Road Segment 4.2 project and a $52,663.35 settlement for Segment 4.1. Regular agenda items include second readings of ordinances on public notices and land division, approval of the Caballeros Estates subdivision plat, and resolutions for budget amendments, fire station and police substation designs, police vehicle purchases, tennis court rehabilitation, and a Lullwater Lake restoration grant.
- $55,163.30 land purchase for Front Beach Road Segment 4.2 from Fontainebleau Terrace Owners Association
- $52,663.35 settlement with Vihar, Inc. for Front Beach Road Segment 4.1 land claims
- $238,355 for five GMC Sierra 1500 pickup trucks for the Utilities Department
- $51,000 task order for design of Frank Brown Park Miracle League Pavilion, restrooms, and skate park pad
- $57,214.50 for engineering services for utilities relocation on Panama City Beach Parkway from Mandy Lane to Nautilus Street