Longboat Key
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Town Commission
The Longboat Key Town Commission holds a special meeting featuring a public hearing on Ordinance 2026-09, which would establish a Parks and Recreation Impact Fee to replace the existing Land Acquisition Fee. They will also ratify a three-year police union contract, set the maximum millage rate for property taxes, accept a donation of the pedestrian underpass from Bay Isles Association, and appoint members to the Charter Review Committee.
- Donation of pedestrian underpass from Bay Isles Association to town
- Second reading and public hearing on Ordinance 2026-09 (Parks and Recreation Impact Fee)
- Ratification of police union contract (PBA) for October 2026-September 2029
- Setting maximum millage rate for 2026-2027 budget
- Appointments to the Charter Review Committee
Development Review Committee
The Development Review Committee will discuss a Planned Unit Development Amendment, Outline Development Plan Amendment, and Final Site Development Plan Approval for a new library at 600 Bay Isles Road. The applicant is Sarasota County, and there will be no public participation.
- Proposal for a new library at Town Center (600 Bay Isles Road)
- Planned Unit Development Amendment and Outline Development Plan Amendment
- Final Site Development Plan Approval request
Town Commission
The Town Commission will review a study on airborne particulate matter and discuss how current zoning affects homeowners elevating houses for flood protection. The meeting also includes updates on the subaqueous force main project and a review of candidates for the Charter Review Committee.
- Air quality findings and recommendations from Vertex Companies, LLC
- Review of zoning regulations regarding home elevation for FEMA standards
- Progress update on the Subaqueous Force Main Project
- Introduction of candidates for the Charter Review Committee
Town Commission
The Commission will consider the appointment and employment contract of George Landry as the next Town Manager. Additionally, the body will hold a public hearing to finalize the funding and assessment framework for the Canal Navigation Maintenance Program.
- Appointment of George Landry as Town Manager starting September 14, 2026
- Resolution 2026-14: Final assessment for Canal (Waterway) Navigation Maintenance Program
- Establishment of Equivalent Benefit Units (EBUs) for waterway-access property assessments
Town Commission
The Longboat Key Town Commission will hold a special workshop to discuss the Fiscal Year 2027 (FY27) budget. The Town Manager and Finance Director will present an update on the operating budget, review all funds, and provide an update on the Capital Improvement Plan. The Commission is expected to provide direction to the Town Manager.
- Fiscal Year 2027 (FY27) Budget discussion
- Town Manager and Finance Director presentation
- Review of all funds
- Update on the Capital Improvement Plan
- Town Hall, 501 Bay Isles Road
Planning & Zoning Board
The Planning & Zoning Board will hold a public hearing on Ordinance 2026-11, which updates the Town's tree code. Changes affect definitions, exemptions, permits, protections, prohibited species, and post-disaster replacement. The board will also approve minutes from previous meetings and set a future meeting date.
- Public hearing on Ordinance 2026-11 amending Chapter 98 (Trees)
- Amendments to definitions, exemptions, and permit requirements for tree removal
- New sections: tree replacement after natural disasters and removal of hazardous trees
- Approval of minutes from April 13, April 21, and May 19, 2026 meetings
- Setting next meeting date: September 15, 2026