Panama City public meetings in 2022
17 substantive meetings from 2022, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
City Commission Meetings
The Commission approved the final reading of Ordinance 3134 to redefine city ward boundaries following the 2022 Census. New regulations for municipal waterways, vessels, and floating structures were adopted via Ordinance 3127. The board also approved several infrastructure contracts and professional service agreements.
- Approved Panama City Ward Redistricting (4-0)
- Approved Ordinance 3127 regarding Municipal Waterways, Vessels, and Floating Structures (4-0)
- Approved Ordinance 3125 regarding Stormwater System construction waste (4-0)
- Awarded $4,219,065 contract for SRF Area U Phase 1 to Royal American Construction Company, Inc. (4-0)
- Approved $184,681 for temporary adjacent slip structures at Panama City Marina (4-0)
- Appointed Nathaniel Taylor to the Downtown Improvement Board (4-0)
- Appointed Victoria Williams to the Bay County Airport Authority (4-0)
- Denied request for right-of-way abandonment north of 305 Spring Avenue (4-0)
Planning Board
The Planning Board approved two setback variances and recommended approval for two rezoning and annexation requests. One variance request was tabled and one rezoning request was continued to January 2023.
- Approved November 14, 2022 minutes (5-0)
- Tabled setback variance for 908 Mulberry Avenue (5-0)
- Approved 5’ setback with 10 p.m. music cut-off for 1147 Grace Avenue (5-0)
- Approved side setback variance for 4091 W 16th Street (4-1)
- Continued annexation and rezoning of 1415 Highway 231 to January 2023 (5-0)
- Recommended approval for annexation and rezoning of 4023 W 24th St (5-0)
- Recommended approval for land use change and rezoning of 1504 Mulberry Avenue (5-0)
City Commission Meetings
The City Commission approved several land use and zoning changes, including the annexation of property on State Avenue. The board also authorized budget transfers and a contract extension for disaster recovery consulting. One request to change land use to Mixed Use on E 11th Street was denied.
- Approved voluntary annexation of 0.596 acres at 2936 State Avenue (3-2)
- Approved Residential zoning for 2936 State Avenue (5-0)
- Approved Recreation zoning for 713 Bunkers Cove Road (5-0)
- Approved Public Institutional zoning for 1100 Fountain Avenue (5-0)
- Denied Mixed Use land use designation for E 11th Street (3-2)
- Approved General Commercial-2 zoning for 1429 Balboa Avenue (5-0)
- Approved $454,846 transfer from General Fund to Community Development Fund (5-0)
- Approved $1,020,500 contract extension with Hagerty Consulting (5-0)
Planning Board
The Planning Board recommended approval for multiple land use changes and rezonings, including warehouse and townhome projects. The board recommended denial for a right-of-way vacation request at 305 Spring Avenue. Most recommendations will now move to the City Commission for final decision.
- Recommended approval for Homes on Chestnut preliminary plat with sidewalk extension (5-0)
- Recommended denial for right-of-way vacation at 305 Spring Avenue (5-0)
- Recommended approval for annexation and rezoning to GC-2 at Airport Road (4-1)
- Recommended approval for annexation and rezoning to GC-2 at 1237 W 30th Street (4-1)
- Recommended approval for annexation and rezoning to GC-2 at W 27th St and Fairland Ave (5-0)
- Recommended approval for rezoning to MU-3 at 3100 Airport Road (4-1)
- Recommended approval for rezoning to GC-1 at 714 E 4th Street (5-0)
- Recommended approval for rezoning to MU-2 at E 11th Street (4-0-1)
City Commission Meetings
The Commission approved several grant-funded purchases for the fire and police departments, including a new fire boat and electric motorcycles. They also authorized infrastructure contracts and rejected all bids for the Daffin Park Phase 1 Improvement Project. Several zoning and annexation ordinances were read for the first time.
- Approved ground lease ratification with PSJ West II, LLC (Hunt's Oyster Bar) (5-0)
- Approved $534,379.69 change order for FIN Stabilizer Dredge Project (5-0)
- Approved $452,028.70 purchase of a new fire boat via FEMA grant (5-0)
- Approved $230,712.00 for fire station exhaust removal systems (5-0)
- Approved $50,396.00 for two electric police motorcycles (5-0)
- Approved $486,500 EPA Brownfields Assessments Grant (5-0)
- Approved $201,800.00 contract for Millville WWTP Berm Maintenance (5-0)
- Rejected four bids for Daffin Park Phase 1 Improvement Project (5-0)
Community Redevelopment Board
The Community Redevelopment Agency appointed City Manager Mark McQueen as the Interim CRA Executive Director. The board also approved the negotiation of a contract with the Emerald Coast Regional Council to review policies and procedures.
- Approved August 23, 2022 meeting minutes (5-0)
- Appointed Mark McQueen as Interim CRA Executive Director (5-0)
- Approved negotiation of contract with Emerald Coast Regional Council (5-0)
City Commission Meetings
The City Commission voted to consider a forensic audit of all programs and departments involving former employee Michael Johnson. The board also approved several zoning changes, property annexations, and infrastructure grants. One request for a mixed-use land designation at 2914 Jenks Avenue was denied.
- Approved forensic audit of programs involving Michael Johnson (5-0)
- Approved $597,844 contract for North Star Avenue Improvements (5-0)
- Approved $17,590.70 for police department duty weapons (5-0)
- Approved $45,582.50 change order for MLK Recreation Center (5-0)
- Approved annexation and General Commercial zoning at 1229 Airport Road (5-0)
- Approved annexation and General Commercial zoning at Jenks Avenue (5-0)
- Approved Urban Residential zoning for N. Sherman Avenue and 9th St. E (5-0)
- Denied mixed-use land designation for 2914 Jenks Avenue (5-0)
City Commission Meetings
The City Commission will consider several ordinances regarding land use changes, zoning, and property annexations. The meeting also includes discussions on disaster recovery grant agreements and voluntary home buyout criteria.
- Final reading of Ordinance 3060 regarding Emergency Declarations and Nuisances
- Final reading of Ordinance 3021 for Right of Way Vacation between N. Palo Alto Ave and N. Bonita Ave
- CDBG-DR Hazard Mitigation Grant Program Match Subrecipient Agreement for Utility Building Safe Room Project
- Voluntary Home Buyout (VHB) local prioritization criteria revision
- First reading of ordinances for annexations and zoning changes at 2503 W 33rd Street, 2923/2925 Stanford Road, 4810 Highway 98, and 331 State Avenue
City Commission Meetings
The City Commission is reviewing several infrastructure grants, budget amendments, and zoning changes. The body will also consider final readings for a new purchasing policy and a late-night ordinance for alcoholic beverage establishments.
- Grant Agreement LPA0204 for relocating sanitary sewer line to Lift Station #16 for $3,250,000.00
- Budget Amendment 20220412.4 for purchase of ATVs and a cargo trailer for $32,295.00
- Change Order #2 for Bollards and Pad Eyes Project to Eastern Shipbuilding Group Inc. for $369,743.00
- Change Order #4 for FIN Stabilizer Dredge Project to Diamond Services Corporation for $301,808.00
- First readings for zoning changes at 2908 Tupelo Drive, 1817 Beck Avenue, 403 and 405 E 4th Street, and E 11th Street
City Commission Meetings
The City Commission will hold a special call meeting featuring a presentation by Police Chief Mark Smith. The commission will also conduct the first reading of Ordinance Number 3059 concerning late night alcoholic beverage establishments.
- First Reading of Ordinance Number 3059 regarding late night alcoholic beverage establishments
- Presentation by Police Chief Mark Smith
City Commission Meetings
The City Commission will consider a $1.7 million loan for new fire department apparatus and multiple final readings for property annexations and rezoning. The meeting also includes budget amendments for police body cameras and park engineering services.
- Loan agreement with First Federal Bank for $1,722,484.66 to purchase a Pierce Velocity aerial tower and a Rosenbauer Commander Pumper
- Final readings for the annexation and rezoning of properties at 4620 E. Highway 390, 4625 Highway 231, and 2701 Lisenby Avenue
- Budget amendment to use $81,600.00 in JAG funds to expand the body worn camera program
- Contract for Panhandle Engineering, Inc. for $526,230.00 regarding architectural and engineering services for five parks
- Change order for lightning protection system installation in the amount of $169,550.00
City Commission Meetings
The City Commission will consider several budget amendments for public safety, community planning, and water infrastructure. The agenda includes a request for a property purchase on W. 19th Street and the first reading of ordinances regarding a voluntary annexation at 2701 Lisenby Avenue.
- Adoption of resolutions related to the State of Emergency Due to Wildfires
- Contract approval for the purchase of 3409 W. 19th Street
- Budget amendment of $16,123.85 for the PCPD Real-Time Crime Center
- Budget amendment of $49,000 for a Community Planning Technical Assistance Grant
- Task order of $214,000 for improvements to Pump Station 44
City Commission Meetings
The City Commission will review several ordinances regarding property annexations and zoning changes for Baldwin Road, Fortune Avenue, and Chestnut Avenue. The meeting also includes discussions on various budget amendments for public safety equipment, infrastructure, and grant accounting.
- Annexation and rezoning of 124 W Baldwin Road to Mixed Use
- Annexation and rezoning of 134 W Baldwin Road to Mixed Use 3 (MU-3)
- Rezoning of 1417 Fortune Avenue to Residential-1
- Rezoning of 1134 Chestnut Ave to Downtown District (STAD)
- Architectural services for Joe Moody Harris Park Facility: $268,269.00
City Commission Meetings
The City Commission is discussing the expansion of a redevelopment area and reviewing several land use and zoning changes. The body is also considering multiple grant-funded infrastructure projects and the purchase of new fire apparatus.
- Resolution 20220208.5 to include Panama City Mall Area in the Downtown North Community Redevelopment Area
- Approval of $90,000 Budget Amendment Resolution 20220208.2 for the Kraft Field Restore Project
- Change order of $6,031.25 for Ace Industries Crane & Hoist for the Aluminum Fabrication Building project
- Purchase of a fire engine from Rosenbauer and a Pierce Aerial Platform Apparatus from Ten-8 Fire & Safety, LLC
- First readings for annexations and zoning changes at 124 W Baldwin Rd, 134 W Baldwin Rd, 1806 Martin Luther King JR Blvd, and 1134 Chestnut Ave
City Commission Meetings
The City Commission is considering final readings for several land use and zoning map amendments. The body will also review budget amendments, grant acceptances, and professional service contracts for city facilities.
- Final readings for zoning and land use changes at 600 Martin Luther King Jr Blvd, 1116 Harmon Avenue, 8510 John Pitts Rd, 722 W 19th St, 1397/1399 Jenks Ave, 409 N Gray Ave, and 3217 Highway 390
- Contract for City Hall lightning protection system to Capitol Electronics, Inc. for $24,300.00
- Architectural and Engineering Services for Oakland Terrace facility from Barge Design Solutions for $252,311.00
- Budget amendment of $13,738.00 to repair/replace the metal awning at City Hall
- Acceptance of a $194,000.00 grant from the Florida Division of Emergency Management
City Commission Meetings
The City Commission is reviewing several grant-funded policies, including home buyouts and disaster recovery funds. The body is also considering various infrastructure contracts, zoning changes, and the development of a new Performing Arts and Events Center.
- Bid award for Installation of Bollards & Padeyes at Nelson Street Shipyard Bulkheads to Eastern Shipbuilding Group for $599,884.00
- Change Order #1 for Aluminum Fabrication Building project to Ace Industries Crane & Hoist for $81,353.00
- Change Order #1 for FIN Stabilizer Dredge Project to Diamond Services Corporation for $11,300.63
- Proposed zoning and land use changes for 1397-1399 Jenks Ave, 409 N Gray Ave, 4625 Highway 231, and 3217 Highway 390
- Approval of VVA's Phase 1 fee and contract for the New Performing Arts and Events Center Project
City Commission Meetings
The Nonprofit Committee is meeting to approve previous minutes and financial reports. The body is reviewing requests to ratify expenditures for New Year's Eve and holiday events.
- Ratification of $15,450.00 for New Years Eve stage, lights and sound
- Ratification of $3,981.76 for Holiday luncheon and door prizes