Panama City public meetings in 2023

City Commission Meetings

The Panama City Commission is holding a special meeting to interview candidates for the city manager position. The agenda includes opening statements from two candidates, Jonathan H. Hayes and Darnell E. Ingram, followed by interview questions and commission discussion. No votes or decisions are scheduled; this is a discussion-only item.

• Interview of city manager candidate Jonathan H. Hayes
• Interview of city manager candidate Darnell E. Ingram
• Opening statements and question-and-answer session for each candidate

City Commission Meetings

The Panama City Commission will consider approving an interim agreement for the St. Andrews Marina public-private partnership, along with several other items including final public hearings on the SweetBay PUD and ordinances, and various consent agenda items. The meeting includes routine approvals, budget amendments, and first readings of zoning and annexation ordinances.

• St. Andrews Marina Public Private Partnership Interim Agreement
• Final public hearing on SweetBay PUD development agreement and ordinances 3184, 3185
• Budget amendment to purchase utility task vehicle for police ($16,998)
• Task orders with Hagerty Consulting: $237,120 and $560,040 for disaster recovery
• First readings for annexations and zoning changes at 2337 St. Andrews Blvd, 3721 Shoreline Circle, 561 E 5th St

Community Redevelopment Board

The Panama City Community Redevelopment Agency will consider several items, including a proposed tax increment rebate program, the purchase of a vacant parcel on Sherman Avenue for $18,000, playground equipment for Millville Waterfront Park, a daycare lease at AD Harris Learning Village, and an RFP for managing the AD Harris Learning Center. Public comment will be heard.

• Proposed CRA Tax Increment Rebate Program
• Millville CRA purchase of vacant parcel at Sherman Avenue for $18,000
• Proposal from REP Services, Inc. for playground equipment at Millville Waterfront Park
• Letter of interest from Goodwill Industries of Big Bend to lease space at AD Harris Learning Village for daycare
• RFP for management of AD Harris Learning Center

Planning Board

The Panama City Planning Board will hold public hearings on several land development requests, including variances, a right-of-way vacation, land use changes, rezonings, and amendments to the SweetBay Planned Unit Development. The board will make final decisions on variances and provide recommendations to the City Commission on other items.

• Variance requests at 1334 and 1336 Lincoln Dr. to reduce side setbacks from 7 ft to 4 ft and 2 ft
• Variance request at 3118 Lawton Ct. for 0 ft setbacks from required 7 ft side, 20 ft front, 25 ft rear
• Vacation of road and alleyways bounded by E 15th St, E 14th St, Hwy 77/MLK Jr. Blvd, and N Palo Alto Ave
• Annexation and rezoning of 2.523 acres on East Ave, Watson Ave, and Nelson St to Heavy Industrial for Eastern Shipbuilding Group
• SweetBay PUD amendment, Goose Bayou Overlay amendment, and development agreement amendment for 700 acres

Planning Board

The Planning Board will hold a community meeting on December 11, 2023, at 4 PM in City Hall to discuss the $486,500 EPA Brownfield Assessment Grant for environmental assessment, outreach, and cleanup planning. The meeting is open to the public, with social distancing measures in place.

• EPA Brownfield Assessment Grant of $486,500 awarded to the City of Panama City
• Community meeting scheduled for December 11, 2023, at 4 PM in City Hall Room 010
• Meeting to provide information and answer questions on grant activities
• Public comments accepted in person with social distancing precautions

City Commission Meetings

The Panama City Commission will hold final readings and public hearings on a senior homestead exemption ordinance, a settlement agreement over City Hall, and multiple development agreements. Major spending items include a $6.4 million sewer improvement contract, a $1.17 million task order for Project RESTORE Glenwood, and a $938,060 consulting contract for disaster recovery projects. The commission will also consider a public-private partnership selection for St. Andrews Marina and a variance for Sun Harbor Marina.

• Final reading of Ordinance 3183 providing additional homestead exemption for qualified seniors
• Proposed settlement agreement with ZHA concerning City Hall
• Award of $6,457,228.50 bid to Gulf Coast Utility Construction for SRF Area F-1 Improvements
• Task Order to Dewberry Engineering Inc. for $1,168,588 for Project RESTORE Glenwood
• St. Andrews Marina Public Private Partnership Selection Recommendation

City Commission Meetings

The City Commission will consider repurposing an $8.0 million state appropriation originally for the Beach Drive Multi-use Path to another capital improvement, and will hold final public hearings on zoning changes including creating a Bayfront Downtown Specialty Center and the Commercial Megacycle ordinance. The commission will also discuss the city manager position and enter executive session on two pending lawsuits.

• Consider repurposing $8.0 million state appropriation for Beach Drive Multi-use Path
• Final public hearing on Ordinance 3180 creating Bayfront Downtown Specialty Center overlay
• Final reading of Ordinance 3181 Commercial Megacycle
• Discussion on City Manager position
• Executive session on Gold Nugget Inc. and Bambi's Doll House litigation

Business Impact Statements

The body is reviewing business impact statements related to Ordinance 3180, Ordinance 3181, and Ordinance 3183. These documents provide estimates of how the respective ordinances will affect local businesses.

• Business Impact Statement for Ordinance 3180
• Business Impact Statement for Ordinance 3181
• Business Impact Statement for Ordinance 3183

Community Redevelopment Board

The Community Redevelopment Agency will consider a temporary extension of CRA grant applications and a letter of interest from the Glenwood Revitalization Project, Inc. regarding the A.D. Harris property. The board will also approve minutes from the September 12, 2023 meeting.

• Temporary consideration of CRA grant applications
• Letter of interest from Glenwood Revitalization Project, Inc. re A.D. Harris
• Approval of meeting minutes from September 12, 2023

Planning Board

The Panama City Planning Board will hold public hearings on seven land development requests, including variances, annexations, rezonings, a development agreement, and a text amendment to create a Downtown Social District. The Board has final decision-making authority on some items and will make recommendations to the City Commission on others.

• Variance request to reduce side yard setback from 7 ft to 5 ft at 1902 E 3rd Street
• Annexation and rezoning to General Commercial-2 at 2337 St. Andrews Boulevard (0.585 acres)
• Annexation and rezoning to Residential-2 at 3721 Shoreline Circle (7.128 acres)
• Development Agreement for 1002 W 23rd Street to maintain GC-2 zoning regulations
• Text amendment to create Downtown Panama City Social District (Article III, Sec. 104-68)

Infrastructure Surtax Oversight Committee

The Infrastructure Surtax Oversight Committee is meeting to review and approve the use of surtax funds for the period from June 6, 2023, to September 8, 2023. They will also approve the minutes from the August 9, 2023, meeting and hear public comments.

• Approval of minutes from August 9, 2023 meeting
• Financial review and approval of surtax expenditures from 06/06/2023 to 09/08/2023
• Public participation period

City Commission Meetings

The City Commission will hold public hearings on two new ordinances: one creating a Bayfront Downtown Specialty Center social district and another regulating commercial megacycles. They will also consider a five-year, $157,500/year contract with Flock Safety for license plate readers, approve several budget amendments for grants and marina consulting, and hold a final hearing on rezoning a property at 3910 W 23rd Court to General Commercial-2.

• First reading of Ordinance 3180 creating the Bayfront Downtown Specialty Center (social district) and amending the ULDC
• First reading of Ordinance 3181 regulating Commercial Megacycle
• Second and final public hearing on Ordinance 3174 to rezone 3910 W 23rd Court to GC-2
• Consideration of a five-year contract with Flock Safety for license plate readers at $157,500 annually
• Budget amendments to accept $92,540 SAFE grant, $23,542 Byrne JAG grant, $13,440 Bulletproof Vest Partnership grant, and $100,000 for St. Andrews Marina consulting

City Commission Meetings

The Panama City Commission will consider multiple budget amendments and contracts for disaster recovery services, including FEMA-related projects and a downtown marina design. They will also hold a public hearing on a zoning change and finalize a firefighters' pension plan modification.

• Approve $450,000 to JoePC for Downtown Marina wet slips design
• Approve $250,000 task order with CDR Maguire for FEMA Road Project support
• Approve $153,000 task order with Integrity Group for Hurricane Michael FEMA analysis
• Ratify $219,947.50 emergency water main repair on Star Avenue
• First hearing on zoning change to GC-2 for 3910 W 23rd Court

City Commission Meetings

The Hurricane Disaster Relief Fund, Inc. Board of Directors will meet to approve minutes, confirm 2024 officers, and review audited financial statements. Key decisions include authorizing reimbursement to the city for the Woods Field project using an FPL donation, ratifying rental activity of seized properties, and authorizing reimbursement to the CRA and SHIP for misappropriation of assets from auction proceeds. The board will also approve 2024 meeting dates.

• Consideration to authorize reimbursement to the City for the cost of the Woods Field project using the Florida Power and Light (FPL) donation
• Consideration to ratify the activity associated with the rental of the seized properties prior to auction
• Consideration to authorize reimbursement to the Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) and the City State Housing Initiative Partnership Program (SHIP) for misappropriation of assets using proceeds from auctioned properties
• Consideration to authorize payment to Tipton, Marler, Garner & Chastain for preparation of Form 990 for the year ended September 30, 2022
• Approval of meeting dates for Calendar Year 2024 (1/9, 4/9, 7/9, 10/8)

Planning Board

The Panama City Planning Board will hold public hearings on several land development requests, including variances, an annexation with rezoning, and a rezoning. One annexation/rezoning case has been withdrawn, and a development agreement has been continued to a later date.

• Variance request to reduce side setback from 7 ft to 2 ft at 1020 Cypress Avenue
• Variance request to reduce side setback from 7 ft to 4 ft at 1304 Buena Vista Boulevard
• Variance request to reduce corner lot setback from 20 ft to 7 ft at N Bonita Avenue and 8th Street
• Annexation, land use change, and rezoning to General Commercial-2 at 2133 St. Andrews Boulevard (0.786 acres)
• Rezoning to Neighborhood Residential at 819 & 821 E 7th Court (0.288 acres total)

City Commission Meetings

The Panama City Commission will hold public hearings and votes on several ordinances, including a final adoption hearing to repeal local preference in contracting. They will also consider final readings of annexations and zoning changes for properties on W 23rd Court, Mulberry Avenue, and E 5th Court, as well as amendments to the Gateway Overlay District and GC-2 zoning standards. Additionally, the commission will review proposals for St. Andrews Marina redevelopment, approve budget amendments, and award contracts for demolition and landscaping.

• Adoption hearing for Ordinance 3176 to repeal local preference in city contracting
• Final reading of voluntary annexation of 0.545 acres at 3128 W 23rd Court
• Final reading of zoning changes for 1032 Mulberry Avenue (Mixed Use-3) and 2911 E 5th Court (Residential-2)
• Review of three proposals for St. Andrews Marina redevelopment
• Approval of $385,300 for SR-77 Landscape Beautification (Baldwin Rd. to 23 St.) and $153,759 for voluntary home buyout demolition

City Commission Meetings

The Panama City Commission will hold final readings on several annexations and zoning changes, consider a $12.9 million sewer improvement contract, and take a first vote on repealing the city's local preference policy for contracts. The meeting also includes multiple public hearings, budget amendments, and approval of special event permits.

• First reading of Ordinance 3176 repealing Local Preference policy for city contracts
• Final reading of Ordinance 3171 amending Gateway Overlay District rules and GC-2 zoning standards
• Consideration of $12,949,985.20 bid award to Marshall Brothers Construction for SRF Area U2 sewer improvements
• Consideration of $2,006,082.98 agreement with Mott MacDonald for Project STORM engineering services
• Final readings on annexations at 143 Queens Circle (0.344 acres) and 3128 W 23rd Court (0.545 acres)

Community Redevelopment Board

The Community Redevelopment Agency will consider CRA grants for fiscal year 2023/2024 and receive updates on district projects including downtown Harrison Passthrough, public restrooms, AD Harris Gym renovations, Waterfront Park, Daffin Park, FPL Lamppost Replacement, and parking lots. The meeting follows the City Commission meeting.

• Consideration of CRA Grants for FY23/24
• Downtown: Harrison Passthrough and public restrooms
• Downtown North: AD Harris Gym renovations
• Millville: Waterfront Park and Daffin Park
• St. Andrews: FPL Lamppost Replacement and parking lots

The Community Redevelopment Agency Board voted to end current grant programs for privately owned projects. The budgeted funds will instead be used for larger Capital Improvement Projects across all four CRA districts.

• Approved August 22, 2023 meeting minutes (5-0)
• Eliminated current grant programs for privately owned projects to fund larger Capital Improvement Projects in all four CRA districts (3-0)

Planning Board

The Panama City Planning Board will hold public hearings on several land development requests, including two rezonings, three variances, a final plat for Panama City Centre, and a text amendment to the Unified Land Development Code regarding the Gateway Overlay District and GC-2 zoning standards. The board has final decision-making authority on variances and makes recommendations to the City Commission on rezonings and plats.

• Final plat approval for Panama City Centre, a 24.68-acre commercial subdivision off Lindsay Crossing between Highway 390 and Highway 231
• Rezoning of 0.809 acres at 3910 W 23rd Court from General Commercial-1 to General Commercial-2 (GC-2)
• Rezoning of two parcels at 819 & 821 E 7th Court from Residential-1 to Neighborhood Residential (NR)
• Variance request for a detached garage in front of the main house at 202 Bunkers Cove Rd
• Text amendment to ULDC sections on Gateway Overlay District boundaries and design standards for fences, plus GC-2 building facade requirements

The Planning Board recommended approval for a commercial rezoning and a residential rezoning to the City Commission. The board also approved two variances for accessory structures and a final plat for a commercial development.

• Recommended approval of Panama City Centre Proposed Final Plat (5-0)
• Approved variance for detached garage at 202 Bunkers Cove Rd (5-0)
• Approved variance for accessory structure at 4113 W 17 Street (5-0)
• Recommended approval of rezoning to General Commercial-2 at 3910 W 23rd Court (5-0)
• Recommended approval of rezoning to Neighborhood Residential at 819 & 821 E 7th Court
• Approved August 14, 2023 and May-December 2021 minutes (4-0)
• Approved 2024 Planning Board Schedule (4-0)
• Tabled variance request for 1126 Louisiana Avenue to confirm mailouts

City Commission Meetings

The City Commission will receive a final report on the auction of homes and consider approval of purchase contracts for forfeited properties. This is a special-called meeting focused solely on this item.

• Final report on the auction of homes
• Consideration of approval for purchase contracts from the auction
• Signed letter to commission re auction of forfeited properties (08.24.2023)
• Spreadsheet with summary of auction results
• Contracts for properties from auction (08.24.2023)

The City Commission voted to accept most purchase contracts from a home auction. Specific actions were taken regarding backup offers and counteroffers for Lot 7 and Lot 8.

• Approved all property contracts except Lot 7 and Lot 8 (4-0)
• Rejected Lot 7 backup offer of $71,000.00 (4-0)
• Authorized $110,000.00 backup counteroffer for Lot 7 (4-0)
• Authorized backup offers for Lot 8 to bidders above the reserve amount (4-0)

City Commission Meetings

The Panama City Commission will hold final readings on several voluntary annexations and zoning changes for properties at 143 Queens Circle, 3106 W 27th Street, 3128 W 23rd Court, and 1200 Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard. They will also hold a second reading and public hearing on Ordinance 3171, which proposes amendments to the Unified Land Development Code regarding the Gateway Overlay District and General Commercial-2 zoning district. Additionally, the commission will consider a budget amendment to record loan proceeds and pay off a Hurricane Revenue Recovery Note, and several consent agenda items including leases for construction laydown yards and a $188,272.33 task order for a sewer hardening project.

• Final reading of Ordinance 3161.1-3161.3: voluntary annexation of 0.344 acres at 143 Queens Circle with Residential-1 zoning
• Final reading of Ordinance 3162.1-3162.3: voluntary annexation of 8.167 acres at 3106 W 27th Street with Residential-1 zoning
• Final reading of Ordinance 3163.1-3163.3: voluntary annexation of 0.545 acres at 3128 W 23rd Court with General Commercial-2 zoning
• Second reading and public hearing of Ordinance 3171: amending Gateway Overlay District and GC-2 zoning district regulations
• Consent agenda: approval of $188,272.33 task order for HMGP Lift Station and Sewer Hardening Project and $112,837.90 lease-purchase for 25 police emergency radios

The City Commission approved the annexation and residential zoning of 8.167 acres at 3106 W 27th Street and mixed-use zoning for 1200 Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard. The board also set a $150,000 salary for Interim City Manager Brandy Waldron and approved a budget amendment for hurricane recovery loan proceeds.

• Approved $150,000 salary adjustment for Interim City Manager Brandy Waldron (5-0)
• Approved annexation and Residential-1 zoning for 3106 W 27th Street (5-0)
• Approved mixed-use zoning for 1200 Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard (5-0)
• Approved Budget Amendment Resolution No. 20230822.1 for Hurricane Revenue Recovery Note 2023A (5-0)
• Approved easement to Florida Power and Light Company for Lights on Promenade (5-0)
• Ratified purchase contract with Mr. Barboza for Johnson Forfeiture Residential Properties (5-0)
• Set City Manager application deadline for August 31, 2023 (5-0)
• Deferred annexation of 143 Queens Circle to September 12, 2023 (5-0)

Community Redevelopment Board

The Panama City Community Redevelopment Agency will consider approving a lease with Florida Power and Light Company to use 1400 Beck Avenue as a laydown yard for the St. Andrews Lamppost Lights Project. The board will also discuss the future use of A.D. Harris Learning Village, with market rental and cost analyses provided. The meeting includes approval of minutes from July 25 and July 31, 2023, and public comment.

• Lease with FPL for 1400 Beck Avenue laydown yard
• Discussion on future use of A.D. Harris Learning Village
• Approval of minutes for July 25 and July 31, 2023
• Public comment period

The Community Redevelopment Agency Board approved a lease for Florida Power and Light Company to use a property as a laydown yard. The board also approved the minutes from two previous July meetings.

• Approved lease for Florida Power and Light Company to use 1400 Beck Avenue as a laydown yard for the St. Andrews Lamppost Lights Project (3-0)
• Approved July 25, 2023 and July 31, 2023 meeting minutes (5-0)

Planning Board

The Panama City Planning Board will hold public hearings on seven land development requests, including a concept plan for SweetBay Marina, a four-story apartment complex on Nehi Road, two variances, a land use amendment and rezoning on Mulberry Avenue, a rezoning on E 5th Court, and a text amendment to the Gateway Overlay and GC-2 zoning district. The Board has final decision authority on the major development and variance requests (B–D), while items A, E, F, and G will go to the City Commission for final action.

• SweetBay Marina concept plan (20.79 acres, Urban Community FLUM, SweetBay PUD) — recommendation to City Commission
• Four-story apartment complex at 5441 & 5539 Nehi Road (43.4 acres, Mixed Use-3) — final Board decision
• Variance to reduce front setback to 18 ft and side setback to 6 ft at 1400 Fortune Avenue — final Board decision
• Rezoning of 0.69 acres at 2911 E 5th Court from Residential-1 to Residential-2 — recommendation to City Commission
• Text amendment to Gateway Overlay District and GC-2 zoning district design standards — recommendation to City Commission

The Planning Board approved a request for a four-story apartment complex on Nehi Road and granted two residential variances. The Board also recommended approval for the SweetBay Marina Concept Plan and two rezoning requests to the Commission.

• Approved four-story apartment complex at 5441 and 5539 Nehi Road (4-1)
• Approved variance for front and side setbacks at 1400 Fortune Avenue (5-0)
• Approved variance for detached pergola at 1906 Cherry St. (5-0)
• Recommended approval of SweetBay Marina Concept Plan (5-0)
• Recommended approval of land use change and rezoning to Mixed Use-3 at 1032 Mulberry Avenue (5-0)
• Recommended approval of rezoning to Residential-2 at 2911 E 5th Court (5-0)
• Approved July 10, 2023 minutes (5-0)
• Took no action on Gateway Overlay ordinance amendment

Infrastructure Surtax Oversight Committee

The Infrastructure Surtax Citizen’s Committee will review and approve the use of surtax funds for the period from March 4, 2023, to June 5, 2023. The meeting includes approval of prior meeting minutes, city manager comments, and public participation.

• Approval of minutes from May 10, 2023 meeting
• Financial review and approval of surtax money use from 3/04/2023 to 6/05/2023

The Infrastructure Surtax Citizen’s Committee approved the use of surtax funds for the period from March 4, 2023, to June 5, 2023. The committee also approved the minutes from the May 10, 2023, meeting.

• Approved minutes for the May 10, 2023 meeting (consensus)
• Approved use of Surtax money from 03/04/2023 to 06/05/2023 (consensus)

City Commission Meetings

The Panama City Commission will consider authorizing up to $150 million in short-term debt with Truist Bank for capital improvements. They will also hold a public hearing on a fire service assessment, consider multiple budget amendments, and vote on contracts for road, sewer, and marina projects. Several first readings of annexations and zoning changes for properties on Queens Circle, W 27th Street, W 23rd Court, and Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard are scheduled.

• Authorize up to $150 million short-term debt issuance with Truist Bank
• Public hearing on annual fire service assessment (Resolution 20230808.6)
• First reading of annexation and zoning for 143 Queens Circle, 3106 W 27th Street, 3128 W 23rd Court, and 1200 Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard
• Ratify $139,573.46 in emergency repairs to wastewater Pump Station 41 at 530 E. 6th Street
• Approve $200,916.00 design contract for West Beach Drive and Mulberry Avenue road improvements

The City Commission approved a resolution to issue up to $150 million in short-term debt for capital improvements and prior debt repayment. The board also approved a special assessment for fire protection services and appointed two members to city boards.

• Authorized issuance of up to $150 million in short-term debt via Truist Bank (5-0)
• Approved Annual Non-Ad Valorem Special Assessments for fire protection funding (4-1)
• Appointed Nicole Brusher to the Board of Trustees for the Retirement Plan and Trust (5-0)
• Appointed Catherine McCloy to the Downtown Improvement Board (5-0)
• Approved $139,573.46 for exigent repairs to wastewater Pump Station 41 (5-0)
• Approved $200,916.00 fee for Halff Associates for road improvements at West Beach Drive and Mulberry Avenue (5-0)
• Approved application for the FMA 2023 Grant Program (5-0)
• Approved lease of Grand Piano to Bay County School Board (5-0)

City Commission Meetings

The Panama City Commission is holding a special meeting to accept the city manager's resignation and appoint an interim replacement. No other business is on the agenda.

• City manager resignation
• Appointment of interim city manager

The City Commission accepted the resignation of City Manager Mark McQueen. The Commission then appointed Brandy Waldron to serve as the Interim City Manager.

• Accepted resignation of City Manager Mark McQueen (5-0)
• Appointed Brandy Waldron as Interim City Manager (5-0)

Community Redevelopment Board

The Community Redevelopment Agency board is meeting to accept the resignation of the interim executive director and appoint a new interim executive director. The agenda contains only personnel actions and routine procedural items, with no substantive policy or project decisions.

• Resignation of CRA Interim Executive Director
• Appointment of Interim Executive Director

The Community Redevelopment Agency Board accepted the resignation of Executive Director Mark McQueen. The Board then appointed Assistant City Manager Brandy Waldron as the interim Executive Director.

• Accepted resignation of CRA Executive Director Mark McQueen (5-0)
• Appointed Brandy Waldron as CRA Interim Executive Director (5-0)

City Commission Meetings

The City Commission will consider setting the proposed millage rate for Fiscal Year 2024 and awarding several large contracts, including a $7.97 million sewer improvement project and a $2.28 million park improvement project. The agenda also includes final readings of ordinances for easement abandonments and a zoning change, as well as appointments to city boards.

• Consideration to set the proposed millage rate for Fiscal Year 2024 for the City of Panama City and the Downtown Improvement Board.
• Award of Bid PC23-046 SRF Area F-2 Improvements to Gulf Coast Utility Construction for $7,967,780.71.
• Award of Bid PC23-010 Carl Gray Park Phase 2 Improvements to Inland Construction and Engineering for $2,279,246.00.
• Final reading of Ordinance 3164.1 and 3164.2 to amend land use and zoning to Residential-1 for property at 515 E 5th Court.
• Approval of Infill Affordable Housing Projects.

The City Commission established the 2024 millage rates for the city and Downtown Improvement Board. Officials approved several infrastructure contracts, including sidewalk design and parking lot construction. The board also voted on various land use and zoning amendments.

• Set FY2024 millage rates at 4.7999 mills for the City and 3.0000 mills for Downtown Improvement Board (3-0)
• Approved $927,051.13 contract to Mainline Construction for St. Andrews Parking Lots Project (3-0)
• Approved $209,752 agreement with Panhandle Engineering for Beach Drive Multi-Use Sidewalk Project (3-0)
• Approved Residential zoning (R-1) and land use designation for 515 E 5th Court (3-0)
• Approved abandonment of alleyway southwest of Elm Avenue and E 10th Street (3-0)
• Denied abandonment of easement near Williams Avenue and E 6th Court (3-0)
• Approved Infill Affordable Housing Projects (3-0)
• Appointed Gerald Lowther to the Panama City Housing Authority (3-0)

Community Redevelopment Board

The Community Redevelopment Agency will consider approving a $927,051.13 contract for the St. Andrews Parking Lots Project, awarded to Mainline Construction. The board will also vote on minutes from the May 22, 2023 meeting and take public comment.

• Consideration to approve bid PC-23-020 for St. Andrews Parking Lots Project to Mainline Construction for $927,051.13
• Approval of meeting minutes from May 22, 2023

The Community Redevelopment Agency approved a construction bid for parking lots in the St. Andrews area. The board also approved the meeting minutes from May 22, 2023.

• Approved awarding Bid PC-23-020 for St. Andrews Parking Lots Project to Mainline Construction for $927,051.13 (3-0)
• Approved May 22, 2023 meeting minutes (3-0)

City Commission Meetings

The Panama City Commission will vote on several infrastructure contracts, including a $280,762.34 task order for Pump Station 44 force main replacement inspection, a $134,750 amendment for Cherry Street Phase 1 inspection, and a $207,840 amendment for Spine Road and Star Avenue intersection design. They will also consider revising the Fire Assessment rate back to the FY 20-21 original rate, approving a revised dockage agreement for St. Andrews Marina, and entering contract negotiations with Mott MacDonald for Project STORM. First readings will be held for ordinances on easement and alleyway abandonments and a zoning change at 515 E 5th Court.

• Consider revising Fire Assessment rate to FY 20-21 original rate
• Approve Mott MacDonald task order for Pump Station 44 force main replacement CEI services up to $280,762.34
• Approve Panhandle Engineering Amendment No. 3 for Cherry Street Phase 1 CEI services, additional $134,750
• Approve Panhandle Engineering Amendment No. 5 for Spine Road and Star Avenue intersection design, $207,840
• First reading of Ordinance 3164.1 and 3164.2 to change land use and zoning to Residential/R-1 at 515 E 5th Court

The City Commission approved a Letter of Intent for a public-private partnership at St. Andrews Marina and voted to reduce the fire assessment rate back to FY 20-21 levels. Several engineering contracts for infrastructure and sidewalk improvements were approved, and a nuisance abatement assessment roll was adopted.

• Approved Letter of Intent for St. Andrews Marina and solicitation of additional proposals (5-0)
• Approved reducing Fire Assessment rate to FY 20-21 original rate (4-1)
• Approved Resolution No. 20230711.1 for Nuisance Abatement Roll, excluding 1405 Flower Ave. (5-0)
• Approved $280,762.34 Mott MacDonald Task Order for Pump Station 44 Force Main Replacement (5-0)
• Approved Panhandle Engineering and Volkert Engineering for Sidewalk Improvements Project (4-1)
• Approved $207,840.00 Panhandle Engineering Task Order for Spine Road and Star Avenue design (5-0)
• Approved $134,750.00 Panhandle Engineering Amendment for Cherry Street Phase 1 inspection (5-0)
• Reappointed Dr. James Cook to the Panama City Port Authority (5-0)

City Commission Meetings

The Hurricane Disaster Relief Fund, Inc. board will meet to approve minutes from April 11, 2023, and financial reports for Q3 FY2023. They will also consider adopting a revised Conflict of Interest Policy and related declaration form. The meeting is procedural, with no major funding decisions or project approvals on the agenda.

• Approval of April 11, 2023 board meeting minutes
• Approval of financial statements for Q3 FY2023 (as of June 30, 2023)
• Consideration of revised Conflict of Interest Policy (May 2023)

The Hurricane Disaster Relief Fund, Inc. Board of Directors approved the minutes from its April 11, 2023 meeting. The Board also approved financial reports and a Conflict of Interest Policy.

• Approved April 11, 2023 meeting minutes (5-0)
• Approved Financial Reports (5-0)
• Approved Conflict of Interest Policy (5-0)

Planning Board

The Panama City Planning Board will consider four requests involving annexation, land use changes, and rezoning. These items will later go to the City Commission for final approval. The meeting also includes approval of the June 12, 2023 minutes and public participation.

• Annexation and rezoning of 0.34 acres at 143 Queens Circle from R-1 (Bay County) to R-1 (Panama City)
• Annexation and rezoning of 8.16 acres at 3106 W 27th Street from R-1 (Bay County) to R-1 (Panama City)
• Annexation and rezoning of 0.55 acres at 3128 W 23rd Court from R-1 (Bay County) to GC-2 (Panama City)
• Land use change and rezoning of 0.18 acres at 1200 Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard from GC-2 to MU-2 (Panama City)

The Planning Board voted to recommend approval to the Commission for four separate land use and rezoning applications. These requests included three annexations from Bay County into Panama City and one zoning change to Mixed Use-2.

• Approved June 12, 2023 minutes (4-0)
• Recommended approval of annexation and rezoning to R-1 at 143 Queens Circle (4-0)
• Recommended approval of annexation and rezoning to R-1 at 3106 W 27th Street (4-0)
• Recommended approval of annexation and rezoning to GC-2 at 3128 W 23rd Court (4-0)
• Recommended approval of land use change and rezoning to MU-2 at 1200 Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard (4-0)

City Commission Meetings

The Panama City Commission will hear a forensic audit presentation, consider accepting its findings, and vote on authorizing up to $150 million in short-term debt. They will also decide on a $6.2 million sewer improvement contract, several zoning changes, and other routine items.

• Authorize City Clerk to negotiate short-term debt up to $150 million
• Award Bid PC23-044 SRF Area D-11 Improvements to Gulf Coast Utility Contractors for $6,247,900 (up to $6,560,295 with contingency)
• Final readings for annexation and zoning changes at 1313 W 30th St, 1413 Frankford Ave, and 621 E Beach Dr
• Repeal ad valorem tax exemption for Air Temp of America, Inc.
• Approve $198,549.35 for fish cleaning station at Snug Harbor Boat Launch

The City Commission approved a short-term debt issue and accepted the findings of a forensic audit. Other actions included repealing a tax exemption for Air Temp of America, Inc. and approving several zoning and annexation ordinances.

• Authorized City Clerk to negotiate short-term debt issue not to exceed $150 million (4-1)
• Accepted forensic audit findings and recommended actions from Warren Averett CPA (5-0)
• Repealed Ordinance 2676, removing ad valorem tax exemption for Air Temp of America, Inc. (5-0)
• Approved Amended Joint Use Agreement with Bay District Schools for Barbara W. Nelson Fine Arts Center (5-0)
• Approved leases for seized properties and authorized auctions (5-0)
• Approved 30-day advertisement for City Manager search and selection of recruiting firms (5-0)
• Approved Underground Distribution Facilities Installation Agreement and Easement with FPL for Lift Station 61 (5-0)
• Approved annexation and Residential-2 zoning for 1313 W. 30th St. (5-0)

City Commission Meetings

The Panama City Commission will vote on several infrastructure contracts, including a $5.07 million sewer improvement project and a $2.76 million pump station replacement. They will also consider first readings of ordinances to annex and rezone three properties, and repeal a tax exemption for Air Temp of America. Other items include approving a lease for an ice machine at St. Andrews Marina and funding for a fish cleaning station at Snug Harbor.

• Award of $5,069,555.06 bid for SRF Area S Improvements to Mainline Construction
• Award of $2,761,393.91 bid for SRF Pump Station 44 Sewer Force Main Replacement to ECSC, LLC
• First reading of ordinances to annex and rezone 1313 W 30th Street, 1413 Frankford Avenue, and 621 E Beach Drive
• Approval of $198,549.35 for a fish cleaning station at Snug Harbor Boat Launch Facility
• First reading of ordinance to repeal ad valorem tax exemption for Air Temp of America, Inc.

The City Commission approved several major infrastructure contracts, including sewer force main replacement and Area S improvements. The board also authorized funding for police equipment and marina services. A proposal for a fish cleaning station at Snug Harbor Boat Launch was tabled.

• Awarded $2,761,393.91 sewer force main replacement contract to ECSC, LLC (5-0)
• Awarded $5,069,555.06 Area S Improvements contract to Mainline Construction (5-0)
• Approved $381,160.00 for Mott MacDonald Area S CEI Services (5-0)
• Approved $24,180.00 for four mobile pole cameras using grant and forfeiture funds (5-0)
• Approved $129,000 total for Moffatt & Nichol marina bulkhead change orders (5-0)
• Approved $9,000 for Southern Strokes Painting at the McKenzie House (5-0)
• Appointed Brian Grainger as Representative to the Florida League of Cities (5-0)
• Tabled additional scope for Snug Harbor Boat Launch fish cleaning station

Planning Board

The Panama City Planning Board will consider five requests: a variance for a reduced front setback at 4201 Southshore Island Road, two alley vacation requests near Williams Avenue/E 6th Court and south of 10th Street, a rezoning of 0.11 acres at 515 E 5th Court from commercial to residential, and a development agreement for properties at Beck Avenue and W 13th Street. Most items will then go to the City Commission for public hearings in July.

• Variance to allow 15' front setback instead of 20' at 4201 Southshore Island Road (VAR2350)
• Vacation of 20' alley near Williams Avenue and E 6th Court (VROW2346)
• Vacation of 20' alley south of 10th Street, east of Maple Avenue (VROW2351)
• Rezoning of 0.11 acres at 515 E 5th Court from GC-1 to R-1 (CPMA2352)
• Development agreement with CSS ST. ANDREWS, LLC for properties at Beck Avenue and W 13th Street (DEVA2353)

The Planning Board approved a front setback variance for 4201 Southshore Island Road. The Board also recommended approval for a development agreement at Beck Avenue, a rezoning request at 515 E 5th Court, and an alleyway vacation south of 10th Street.

• Approved variance for 15' front setback at 4201 Southshore Island Road (4-0)
• Recommended denial of alleyway vacation northeast of Williams Ave and E 6th Court (4-0)
• Recommended approval of alleyway vacation south of 10th Street (4-0)
• Recommended approval of rezoning 0.11 acres from GC-1 to R-1 at 515 E 5th Court (4-0)
• Recommended approval of development agreement for CSS St. Andrews, LLC at Beck Avenue (4-0)
• Approved May 8, 2023 minutes (3-0)

City Commission Meetings

This is a ceremonial meeting to swear in Mayor Michael Rohan, Sr., Commissioner Janice Lucas (Ward II), and Commissioner Brian Grainger (Ward III). No legislative business is conducted.

• Oath of Office for Michael Rohan, Sr., as Mayor
• Oath of Office for Janice Lucas as Commissioner, Ward II
• Oath of Office for Brian Grainger as Commissioner, Ward III
• Passing of the gavel from Mayor Pro Tempore to the new Mayor

The meeting consisted of the swearing-in ceremonies for the newly elected Mayor and Commissioners. No legislative actions or policy decisions were taken.

• Administered Oath of Office to Mayor Michael Rohan, Sr.
• Administered Oath of Office to Ward II Commissioner Janice Lucas
• Administered Oath of Office to Ward III Commissioner Brian Grainger

Community Redevelopment Board

The Panama City Community Redevelopment Agency will consider approving the transfer of eight assets to various city departments, including a street heater, utility trailer, ATV, mowers, laptops, and a meat slicer. The board will also approve minutes from the previous meeting.

• Transfer of 2011 Street Heater to Public Works
• Transfer of 2015 Bye-Rite Utility Trailer to Quality of Life
• Transfer of 2018 Kawasaki Mule ATV to Quality of Life
• Transfer of 2021 Gravely Zero Turn Mower to Quality of Life
• Transfer of Code Enforcement computer software to Development Services

The Community Redevelopment Agency Board approved the transfer of various equipment and software to city departments. The board also approved the meeting minutes from April 25, 2023.

• Approved meeting minutes from 04/25/23 (5-0)
• Approved transfer of 2011 Street Heater to Public Works Department (5-0)
• Approved transfer of 2015 Bye-Rite Utility Trailer to Quality of Life Department (5-0)
• Approved transfer of 2018 Kawasaki Mule ATV to Quality of Life Department (5-0)
• Approved transfer of 2021 Gravely Zero Turn Mower to Quality of Life Department (5-0)
• Approved transfer of Code Enforcement Computer Software to Development Services Department (5-0)
• Approved transfer of John Deere Mower to Quality of Life Department (5-0)
• Approved transfer of Meat Slicer to Panama City Police Department and 6 laptops to Development Services Department (5-0)

City Commission Meetings

The Panama City Commission will hold public hearings and final readings on ordinances establishing Sweetbay Community Development Districts and amending the Civil Service Act and live-aboard definitions. They will also consider awarding a $4.1 million contract for Pretty Bayou Improvements Phase 1 and approving several budget amendments and grant agreements.

• Public hearing and final reading of Ordinance 3155 establishing Sweetbay Residential and Non-Residential Community Development Districts
• Award of PC22-053 Pretty Bayou Improvements Phase 1 to Royal American Construction Company for $4,088,559.50
• Final reading of Ordinance 3151.1 and 3151.2 to rezone 1900 Northside Drive to General Commercial
• Final reading of Ordinance 3152 to rezone 709 E 10th Street to Mixed Use-3
• Approval of $600,000 task order for Mott MacDonald & Panhandle Engineering for SRF Lead Engineer Program Management Plan

The City Commission approved financing for educational facilities and established nine community development districts for Sweetbay. They also passed several zoning changes and recognized public works employees as first responders.

• Approved Resolution 20230523.4 for up to $11M in revenue bonds for University Academy Project (5-0)
• Approved Ordinance 3155 establishing 7 residential and 2 non-residential Sweetbay Community Development Districts (4-1)
• Approved Resolution 20230523.7 recognizing Public Works employees as first responders (5-0)
• Appointed Commissioner Jenna Haligas as Mayor Pro Tempore (5-0)
• Approved Ordinance 3151.1 and 3151.2 for General Commercial zoning at 1900 Northside Drive (5-0)
• Approved Ordinance 3152 for Mixed Use-3 zoning at 709 E 10th Street (5-0)
• Approved $99,040 DRMP proposal for East Avenue Drainage and Stormwater Project (5-0)
• Approved Ordinance 3153 amending the Civil Service Act (5-0)

Infrastructure Surtax Oversight Committee

The Infrastructure Surtax Citizen's Committee will review and approve the use of surtax funds for the period from December 3, 2022, to March 3, 2023. The meeting includes approval of prior minutes, city manager comments, and public participation.

• Financial review and approval of surtax money use, 12/03/2022 to 03/03/2023
• Approval of minutes from February 8, 2023 meeting

The committee approved the use of surtax funds for the period from December 3, 2022, to March 3, 2023. The meeting also included a discussion by the City Manager regarding projects and invoices.

• Approved minutes from February 8, 2023 meeting (consensus)
• Approved use of Surtax money from 12/03/2022 to 03/03/2023 (consensus)

City Commission Meetings

The Panama City Commission will hold public hearings and first readings on ordinances to establish Sweetbay Community Development Districts, amend land-use and zoning maps for properties at 1900 Northside Drive and 709 E 10th Street, and update the Civil Service Act and live-aboard definitions. The meeting also includes proclamations, budget amendments, and a contract for a vehicle maintenance building.

• Public hearing and first reading of Ordinance 3155 to create Sweetbay Residential and Non-Residential Community Development Districts
• First reading of Ordinance 3151.1 to change land use to General Commercial at 1900 Northside Drive
• First reading of Ordinance 3151.2 to rezone 1900 Northside Drive to General Commercial-2
• First reading of Ordinance 3152 to rezone 709 E 10th Street to Mixed Use-3
• Approval of contract with Anderson Construction for Vehicle Maintenance Building (no dollar amount listed)

The City Commission approved keeping boat ramps open at the downtown and St. Andrews marinas with specific parking allocations. Other actions included approving a $11M bond inducement for the University Academy Project and updating outdoor dining codes.

• Approved Resolution No. 20230509.7 to keep boat ramps open at downtown and St. Andrews marinas (5-0)
• Approved Resolution No. 20230509.4 for educational facilities revenue bonds up to $11M for University Academy Project (5-0)
• Approved final reading of Ordinance No. 3147 regarding outdoor dining in the Unified Land Development Code (5-0)
• Approved reappointment of Bill Allen to the Retirement Plan and Trust Board of Trustees (5-0)
• Approved amendment to Interlocal Agreement with School Board for Rosenwald High School Athletic Field (5-0)
• Approved interlocal agreement for non-exclusive use of 1104 Balboa Avenue (5-0)
• Approved contract with Anderson Construction for Vehicle Maintenance Building (5-0)
• Approved budget amendments for police department donations totaling $2,534.00 (5-0)

Planning Board

The Panama City Planning Board will review five requests at its May 8, 2023 meeting, including a final plat approval, an alley vacation, and three rezoning/annexation cases. The board will also approve minutes from its April 10 meeting. Recommendations from this meeting will go to the City Commission for final readings and public hearings in late May and June.

• Approval of Liberty Phase 3 final plat by D.R. Horton
• Vacation of 20' alleyway near Williams Avenue and E 6th Court
• Annexation and rezoning of 0.303 acres at 1313 W 30th St from R-1 to R-2
• Rezoning of 0.41 acres at 1413 Frankford Ave from MU-2 to GC-2
• Rezoning of 1.42 acres at 621 E Beach Dr from MU-2 to R-1

The Planning Board recommended approval for the Liberty Phase 3 Final Plat and three separate rezoning and annexation requests. One request to vacate an alleyway was continued to the June 12 meeting.

• Approved April 10, 2023 minutes (5-0)
• Recommended approval of Liberty Phase 3 Final Plat (5-0)
• Recommended approval of annexation and rezoning to R-2 at 1313 W 30th Street (5-0)
• Recommended approval of rezoning to GC-2 at 1413 Frankford Avenue (5-0)
• Recommended approval of rezoning to R-1 at 621 E Beach Drive (5-0)
• Continued alleyway vacation request (Case VROW2346) to June 12, 2023

Community Redevelopment Board

The Community Redevelopment Agency will consider approving the purchase of a vacant commercial parcel at 1400 Beck Avenue for $335,000, amending a joint participation agreement with FDOT, and extending a memorandum of understanding with World Changers Organization. The meeting follows the City Commission meeting and includes public comment.

• Consideration of approval for St. Andrews CRA to purchase 1400 Beck Avenue for $335,000
• Consideration to approve the second amendment to the Joint Participation Agreement with FDOT
• Consideration to approve the seventh amendment to the MOU with World Changers Organization
• Approval of meeting minutes from March 28, 2023

The Community Redevelopment Agency approved the purchase of a vacant commercial parcel on Beck Avenue. The board also approved amendments to agreements with the Florida Department of Transportation and the World Changers Organization.

• Approved purchase of vacant commercial parcel at 1400 Beck Avenue for $335,000 (5-0)
• Approved Second Amendment to Joint Participation Agreement with FDOT (5-0)
• Approved Seventh Amendment to MOU between CRA districts and World Changers Organization (5-0)
• Approved March 28, 2023 meeting minutes (5-0)

City Commission Meetings

The Panama City Commission will hold final readings on several property annexations and zoning changes, including 1114 Yale Avenue and 421 N MacArthur Avenue. They will also consider awarding a $1,312,000 contract for Pump Station 44 improvements, approving a $335,000 property purchase for the St. Andrews CRA, and adopting a policy for naming city parks. Several special event street closures and budget amendments are also on the agenda.

• Final reading of Ordinance 3144.1 for voluntary annexation of 0.330 acres at 1114 Yale Avenue
• Final reading of Ordinance 3145.1 amending Future Land Use Map to General Commercial for 421 N MacArthur Avenue
• Consideration of award for PC23-028 SRF Pump Station 44 Improvements to NCMC, LLC for $1,312,000
• Consideration of approval for St. Andrews CRA to purchase vacant commercial parcel at 1400 Beck Avenue for $335,000
• Consideration of approval of Resolution and Policy for Naming or Renaming City Parks and Facilities

The Commission approved the annexation and residential zoning of a property on Yale Avenue, as well as commercial and mixed-use zoning changes on MacArthur Avenue and Frankford Avenue. Several budget amendments were passed, including funds for audit services and kayak launches. The board also approved a $129,744 software renewal and various community events.

• Approved annexation and Residential-1 zoning for 1114 Yale Avenue (5-0)
• Approved General Commercial-1 zoning for 421 N MacArthur Avenue (5-0)
• Approved Mixed Use-2 zoning for 1838 Frankford Avenue (5-0)
• Approved Resolution 20230425.2 to amend FY2023 budget for audit and accounting services (5-0)
• Approved $129,744 renewal agreement for Cityworks (Trimble) (5-0)
• Approved Resolution 20230425.3 for $60,000 in grant funds for Water Trail Kayak Launches (5-0)
• Approved Resolution 20230425.1 for EOC Safe Room Phase 1 budget amendment (5-0)
• Approved confirmation of appointments to the Civil Service Board (5-0)

City Commission Meetings

The Panama City Commission will consider re-adopting Ordinance 3142 regarding community residences and recovery communities, accept the transfer of Chapman Park from Bay County, and approve negotiations for an Interlocal Service Boundary Agreement. The meeting also includes final readings on annexations and zoning changes for properties at 1415 Hwy 231 and 1204 Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard, and first readings on annexations and zoning changes for properties at 1114 Yale Avenue, 421 N MacArthur Avenue, and 1838 Frankford Avenue.

• Re-adoption of Ordinance 3142 on community residences and recovery communities
• Acceptance of Chapman Park transfer from Bay County to the City
• Approval of Interlocal Service Boundary Agreement negotiations
• Final reading: voluntary annexation of 0.75 acres at 1415 Hwy 231 and zoning to General Commercial-2
• First reading: voluntary annexation of 0.33 acres at 1114 Yale Avenue and zoning to Residential-1

The Commission re-adopted Ordinance 3142 to establish standards for community residences and recovery communities. Other key actions included accepting the transfer of Chapman Park from Bay County and approving several property annexations and zoning changes.

• Re-adopted Ordinance 3142 regarding Community Residences and Recovery Communities (5-0)
• Approved transfer of Chapman Park from Bay County to the City (5-0)
• Approved Interlocal Service Boundary Agreement negotiations (4-0)
• Approved purchase of 712 E. 14th Ct. (4-0)
• Approved voluntary annexation and General Commercial-2 zoning for 1415 Hwy 231 (4-0)
• Approved Mixed Use-2 zoning for 1204 Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard (4-0)
• Approved Delman Circus event at Panama City Mall from 5/19-29, 2023 (4-0)
• Reappointed David Vickers and David Randall to the Civil Service Board (5-0)

City Commission Meetings

The Hurricane Disaster Relief Fund, Inc. Board of Directors will meet to approve minutes and financial reports, consider amending bylaws to allow committees, and authorize spending restricted funds on park projects. The board will decide on $50,000 for playground equipment at Bobby Tyson Park and $1,500 for parking lot improvements at Oaks by the Bay Park.

• Amend bylaws to establish committees
• Purchase playground equipment for Bobby Tyson Park ($50,000)
• Apply $1,500 donation to Oaks by the Bay Park parking lot paving and drainage
• Approve minutes from January 10, 2023 meeting
• Approve Q2 FY23 financial reports

The Hurricane Disaster Relief Fund Board approved several funding allocations for local parks and a donation to Mercy Chefs. The Board also voted to amend its by-laws to allow for the creation of committees.

• Approved $50,000 in restricted funds for Bobby Tyson Park playground equipment (4-0)
• Approved applying $1,500 restricted donation for Oaks by the Bay Park to parking and drainage project (4-0)
• Approved $1,000 donation from non-restricted funds to Mercy Chefs (4-0)
• Approved by-law amendment to allow establishment of Board-authorized committees (4-0)
• Approved January 10, 2023 meeting minutes (4-0)
• Approved financial reports (4-0)

Planning Board

The Panama City Planning Board will consider four requests: two alleyway vacations, a land use change and rezoning at 1900 Northside Drive, and a rezoning at 709 E 10th Street. The board will also approve minutes from previous meetings. These items will later go to the City Commission for final readings and public hearings.

• Vacate 20' alleyway near Mulberry Avenue and W 6th Street/Highway 98 (VROW2344)
• Vacate 20' alleyway at 11th Street and Cone Avenue, applicant to receive 10' (VROW2341)
• Rezone 9 acres of 21.75-acre parcel from MU-3 to GC-2 at 1900 Northside Drive (CPMA2342)
• Rezone 0.202 acres from MU-2 to MU-3 at 709 E 10th Street (CPMA2343)

The Planning Board made several recommendations to the City Commission regarding alleyway vacations and rezoning requests. The board recommended approval for a commercial rezoning for boat and RV storage and a mixed-use rezoning, while denying one alleyway vacation request.

• Recommended approval to vacate 20’ alleyway near Mulberry Ave and W 6th St (3-1)
• Recommended denial to vacate 20’ alleyway at 11th St and Cone Ave (3-1)
• Recommended approval to rezone 9 acres at 1900 Northside Drive from MU-3 to GC-2 (4-0)
• Recommended approval to rezone 0.202 acres at 709 E 10th Court from MU-2 to MU-3 (4-0)
• Approved March 13, 2023 minutes (3-0)
• Approved March 20, 2023 minutes (3-0)

Community Redevelopment Board

The Community Redevelopment Agency will consider approving a $55,200 cost share for the Historic St. Andrews Waterfront Partnership's USDA farmers market grant, adopt guidelines for a design assistance grant for HRP recipients, and approve a maintenance MOU with Quality of Life for hardscape/landscape upkeep across all four CRA districts. The board will also review the FY21/22 annual report.

• $55,200 cost share for Historic St. Andrews Waterfront Partnership for USDA Farmers Market and Local Food Promotion Program Grant
• Grant guidelines for Design Assistance Grant for HRP recipients
• MOU between CRA and Quality of Life for hardscape/landscape maintenance in all four CRA districts
• CRA Annual Report for FY21/22

The Community Redevelopment Agency approved a cost share for the Historic St. Andrews Waterfront Partnership and a maintenance MOU with Quality of Life. The board also approved grant guidelines for HRP recipients.

• Approved $55,200 cost share for Historic St. Andrews Waterfront Partnership USDA grant (4-0)
• Approved Design Assistance Grant guidelines for HRP recipients (4-0)
• Approved MOU with Quality of Life for hardscape/landscape maintenance in four CRA districts (4-0)
• Approved February 28, 2023 meeting minutes (4-0)

City Commission Meetings

The Panama City Commission will consider multiple spending items, including a $1.67 million bid for renovating the Vehicle Maintenance Facility, a $200,000 watershed master plan, and emergency procurement for a lift station failure. They will also hold first readings on annexation and zoning changes for two properties, and final reading of an ordinance regulating remote motor vehicle sales.

• Final reading of Ordinance 3143 to regulate remote motor vehicle sales
• Approval of $1,667,174 bid from Anderson Construction Company for Vehicle Maintenance Facility renovation
• First reading of voluntary annexation and zoning changes for 1415 Hwy 231 (0.75 acres, General Commercial-2)
• First reading of land use and zoning changes for 1204 Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard (Mixed Use-2)
• Ratification of emergency procurement for Lift Station #81 failure, approximately $475,000

The City Commission passed an ordinance regulating the remote sale of motor vehicles. Other key actions included refinancing hurricane recovery notes and approving several infrastructure and facility contracts.

• Approved Ordinance 3143 to regulate remote motor vehicle sales (4-0)
• Approved Resolution No. 20230328.3 to refinance Hurricane Recovery Revenue Notes (4-0)
• Approved $1,667,174 bid from Anderson Construction Company for Vehicle Maintenance Facility renovation (4-0)
• Approved $200,000 fee proposal for Panhandle Engineering for Watershed Master Plan (4-0)
• Ratified emergency procurement for Lift Station #81 failure totaling approximately $475,000 (4-0)
• Approved 2023 Infill Program for City Lots (4-0)
• Approved transfer of 5918 Suzanna Drive to The Bay 421 Land Trust (4-0)
• Approved Note and Mortgage from Panama City Housing Authority for Fletcher Black Project (4-0)

Planning Board

The Planning Board is reviewing several requests including final plat approvals, property variances, and annexations. The agenda also includes proposed amendments to the Unified Land Development Code regarding outdoor dining and community residences.

• Final Plat Approval for SweetBay Phase 1D North A and B
• Commercial redevelopment at 1150 Beck Avenue
• Setback variance at 800 Redwood Avenue
• Setback variance at 1349 Stephen Drive
• Annexation and rezoning of 0.33 acres at 1114 Yale Drive

The Planning Board recommended approval of a new ordinance regarding community residences and an amendment for outdoor dining. The board also approved two variances and a commercial development order, while recommending approval for several rezoning and annexation requests.

• Recommended approval of Community Residences Ordinance (5-0)
• Recommended approval of outdoor dining code amendment (5-0)
• Approved commercial development order for 1150 Beck Avenue (4-0)
• Approved 18 ft. setback variance at 800 Redwood Avenue (4-0)
• Approved 11 ft. setback variance at 1349 Stephen Drive (4-0)
• Recommended approval of annexation and rezoning at 1114 Yale Drive (4-0)
• Recommended approval of rezoning to GC-1 at 421 N MacArthur Avenue (4-0)
• Recommended approval of rezoning to MU-2 at 1838 Frankford Avenue (4-0)

City Commission Meetings

The Panama City Commission will vote on several budget amendments, including $111,304 for police equipment, and consider first readings of ordinances for annexation and zoning changes. They will also hold a final reading on community residences and recovery communities, and approve various contracts and special event permits.

• Budget amendment for $111,304 police equipment from state forfeiture funds
• First reading of ordinances for annexation and zoning at 1415 Hwy 231 and 1204 MLK Jr. Blvd
• Final reading of Ordinance 3142 on community residences and recovery communities
• Purchase of pump station equipment for $368,450 and water meter registers for $374,156
• Approval of special events: Easter Egg Hunt, Trane Family Day, Star Wars Day, Jeep Jam

The Commission approved Ordinance No. 3142 to regulate community residences and recovery communities. They also approved several budget amendments for police equipment, utility upgrades, and park improvements. Multiple zoning and annexation items were continued to the March 28 meeting.

• Approved Ordinance No. 3142 regarding Community Residences and Recovery Communities (5-0)
• Approved $111,304 for Panama City Police Department equipment using State Forfeiture funds (5-0)
• Approved $368,450 for Pump Station 44 equipment package from AAG (5-0)
• Approved $374,156 for the repair of 402 water meters (5-0)
• Approved $151,071 for temporary tennis/pickleball court surfaces at Oakland Terrace (5-0)
• Appointed Dan Lancaster as Tenant-Commissioner to the Panama City Housing Authority (5-0)
• Appointed Joseph Bishop to the Board of Architects for a three-year term (5-0)
• Approved Resolutions 20230314.7, 20230314.8, and 20230314.9 regarding a plea by Michael Johnson (5-0)

Planning Board

The Panama City Planning Board will review ten requests, including final plats for SweetBay Phase 1D, a commercial redevelopment in St. Andrews, two variances, three land use/rezoning requests, and two Unified Land Development Code amendments. The board will also approve minutes from its February 13 meeting. Some items will proceed to City Commission hearings in March and April.

• Final plat approvals for SweetBay Phase 1D North A and North B (FIPL2336, FIPL2337)
• Commercial redevelopment order for 1150 Beck Avenue in St. Andrews District (RDEV2339)
• Variance for 18 ft setback at 800 Redwood Avenue (VAR2331) and 11 ft setback at 1349 Stephen Drive (VAR2332)
• Annexation and rezoning of 0.33 acres at 1114 Yale Drive (CPMA2333)
• Land use changes: 421 N MacArthur Ave to GC-1 (CPMA2334), 1838 Frankford Ave to MU-2 (CPMA2335)

No public hearings or actions were taken because a quorum was not physically present. The meeting was continued to March 20, 2023, at 4:10 p.m.

• Continued meeting to March 20, 2023, at 4:10 p.m. due to lack of quorum

Community Redevelopment Board

The Panama City Community Redevelopment Agency is meeting to approve the minutes from February 14, 2023, and to consider an amended service agreement between the CRA's St. Andrews District and the Historic St. Andrews Waterfront Partnership. The agenda includes a consent agenda item for the amended agreement, followed by public comment and adjournment.

• Approval of meeting minutes for February 14, 2023
• Amended service agreement between Panama City CRA, St. Andrews District, and Historic St. Andrews Waterfront Partnership

City Commission Meetings

The Panama City Commission will vote on awarding a $5.27 million construction contract for Cherry Street Improvements Phase 2, along with several zoning ordinance final readings and a first reading on community residences. They will also consider budget amendments, engineering task orders, and special event permits. The meeting includes routine items like minutes approval and a retirement recognition.

• Award PC22-052 to Royal American Construction for Cherry Street Improvements Phase 2, $5,270,662.02 (not to exceed $5,534,195.12)
• Final reading of Ordinances 3137.1/3137.2 to rezone 954 Magnolia Ave to Mixed Use and Mixed Use-3
• Final reading of Ordinances 3138.1/3138.2 to rezone 2517 E 1st Plaza to General Commercial and GC-2
• First reading of Ordinance 3142 on community residences and recovery communities
• Approval of four Metric Engineering task orders totaling $148,910 for environmental review records

The Commission approved a major road improvement contract and several zoning changes, including a mixed-use designation for 954 Magnolia Avenue. A request for general commercial land use at 2517 E 1st Plaza was denied. The body also approved a budget amendment to carry over 2022 funds into 2023.

• Awarded Cherry Street Improvements Phase 2 to Royal American Construction for $5,270,662.02 (not to exceed $5,534,195.12) (4-0)
• Approved Mixed Use land use and zoning for 954 Magnolia Avenue (4-0)
• Denied General Commercial land use for 2517 E 1st Plaza (4-0)
• Approved Budget Amendment Resolution No. 20230228.2 to budget FY2022 funds in FY2023 (4-0)
• Approved transfer of Neighborhood Stabilization Program from Bay County to Panama City (4-0)
• Approved purchase contracts for 1606 and 1608 E. 6th Court (4-0)
• Approved Ordinance 3139 limiting zoning change requests per property in a 12-month period (4-0)
• Authorized lease assignment of St. Andrews School to Panama City Community Development Council (4-0)

Community Redevelopment Board

The Community Redevelopment Agency is meeting to approve minutes from January 10, 2023, and to consider a resolution committing funds to support the City's RAISE grant application. The meeting is scheduled to follow the City Commission meeting.

• Approval of meeting minutes for January 10, 2023
• Resolution for STA CRA letter of commitment for RAISE grant application

The Community Redevelopment Board approved the STA CRA Letter of Commitment for the City's RAISE grant application. The board also approved the meeting minutes from January 10, 2023.

• Approved STA CRA Letter of Commitment for RAISE grant application (4-0)
• Approved January 10, 2023 meeting minutes (4-0)

City Commission Meetings

The Panama City Commission will consider approving an $8 million state grant for sidewalk improvements, several construction and engineering contracts, and first readings of zoning changes. The meeting includes presentations on Hurricane Sally home buyouts and community announcements.

• Resolution 20230214.10: $8,000,000 FDOT grant for Beach Dr sidewalk improvements
• Contract award to Royal American Construction: $307,153.55 for Harrison Ave watermain upgrade
• First readings of ordinances to rezone 954 Magnolia Ave to Mixed Use-3 and 2517 E 1st Plaza to General Commercial-2
• Approval of $39,750 for Truesdell Park Community Center remodeling design
• Amendment to SRF loan increasing amount by $6,688,500

The City Commission approved an $8 million state grant for sidewalk improvements and a $6.6 million increase to a State Revolving Fund loan. Several infrastructure contracts and budget amendments for park and theater renovations were approved. The commission also held first readings for multiple zoning and land use ordinances.

• Approved $8M state grant for Sidewalk Improvements Project (5-0)
• Approved $6.68M increase to State Revolving Fund Loan Agreement WW0302F0 (4-0)
• Approved $307,153.55 contract to Royal American Construction for Harrison Avenue Watermain Upgrade (4-0)
• Approved $39,750 for Truesdell Park Community Center remodeling services (5-0)
• Approved $79,890 for Martin Theater Renovation A/E services (5-0)
• Approved $102,560 for McKenzie House wood repair with Cover Down LLC (5-0)
• Approved Resolution No. 20230214.7 to allow city notices on public websites (5-0)
• Approved Homes on Chestnut Final Plat and SweetBay Phase 1D North Preliminary Plat (4-0)

Planning Board

The Panama City Planning Board will consider five requests: a major development in the Heavy Industrial district, two variances for setbacks, and two rezoning/annexation cases. The board will also approve minutes from the January 9 meeting. Requests 'a' through 'c' are final at this level, while 'd' and 'e' will go to City Commission hearings in March.

• Major development request (MDEV2330) for new development in Heavy Industrial district at 730 Highway 231
• Variance (VAR2316) to allow 4-foot side setback instead of 7 feet at 908 Mulberry Avenue
• Variance (VAR2328) to allow 5-foot front setback instead of 15 feet at 1911 MLK Jr. Boulevard
• Annexation, land use change, and rezoning (CPMA2304) of 0.75 acres at 1415 Highway 231 from C-3A/GC-1 to GC-2
• Land use change and rezoning (CPMA2329) of 0.30 acres at 1204 MLK Jr. Boulevard from GC-2 to MU-2

The Board approved a major development for an asphalt plant and granted one setback variance while denying another. Additionally, the Board recommended approval for two rezoning and land use change requests to be decided by the City Commission.

• Approved major development for 200 ton per hour asphalt plant at 730 Highway 231 (4-0-1)
• Approved 4’ side setback variance at 908 Mulberry Avenue (4-0-1)
• Denied 5’ front setback variance at 1911 MLK Jr. Boulevard (5-0)
• Recommended approval of annexation and rezoning to General Commercial-2 at 1415 Highway 231 (5-0)
• Recommended approval of land use change and rezoning to Mixed Use-2 at 1204 MLK Jr. Boulevard (5-0)
• Approved January 9, 2023 minutes (4-0-1)

Infrastructure Surtax Oversight Committee

The Infrastructure Surtax Oversight Committee will review and approve the use of surtax funds for the period from August 28, 2022, to December 2, 2022. The meeting includes approval of prior minutes, city manager comments, and public participation.

• Approval of minutes from November 9, 2022 meeting
• Financial review and approval of surtax expenditures for 08/28/2022 to 12/02/2022
• Review of reclass checks and invoices dated 09/30/2022

The Infrastructure Surtax Committee approved the use of surtax money for the period from August 28, 2022, to December 2, 2022. The committee also approved the previous meeting's minutes and reclass journal entries.

• Approved minutes from November 9, 2022 meeting (consensus)
• Approved use of Surtax money from 08/28/2022 to 12/02/2022 (4-0)
• Approved Reclass Journal Entries (consensus)

City Commission Meetings

The Panama City Commission will hold final readings on ordinances to annex and rezone two properties, consider a referendum on tax exemptions for new businesses, and vote on several contracts and budget amendments, including a $515,100 stormwater improvement bid and a $207,145 design task order. The agenda also includes presentations on the Hometown Revitalization Program and flood insurance, plus approvals for special events and a lead abatement change order.

• Final reading of Ordinance 3135.1 to annex 1.12 acres at 4023 W 24th Street
• Final reading of Ordinance 3135.2 and 3135.3 to designate the property as General Commercial and General Commercial-2
• Final reading of Ordinance 3136.1 and 3136.2 to designate 1504 Mulberry Avenue as Mixed Use and MU-2
• Consideration of Resolution 20230124.7 for a referendum on tax exemptions for new businesses
• Approval of bid award to Marshall Brothers Construction & Engineering, Inc. for $515,100.00 for stormwater improvements at Nelson Street Shipyard Bulkheads

The City Commission passed an ordinance creating no-wake speed zones in flooded streets and approved several budget amendments for marina and stormwater projects. The board also authorized a referendum question regarding tax exemptions for new businesses and approved multiple zoning changes. Additionally, the Commission rejected current bids for the Marina Civic Center demolition to proceed with RFPs.

• Approved Ordinance No. 3126 creating no-wake speed zones in flooded streets (5-0)
• Approved Resolution No. 20230124.7 for a tax exemption referendum question (5-0)
• Approved $515,100 bid for Nelson Street Shipyard Bulkheads stormwater improvements (4-0)
• Approved $207,145 for Baker Court stormwater and paving design (4-0)
• Approved $71,250 fee for Center for the Arts Restoration Planning (4-0)
• Rejected current bids for Marina Civic Center demolition to proceed with RFPs (4-0)
• Approved annexation and General Commercial-2 zoning for 4023 W 24th Street (5-0)
• Approved Mixed Use-2 zoning for 1504 Mulberry Avenue (5-0)

City Commission Meetings

The Commission approved a $61,061,597 State Revolving Loan for drinking water and several land use and zoning amendments. They also authorized the purchase of two garbage trucks and a server system. Several annexation and zoning items were withdrawn or tabled.

• Approved $61,061,597 State Revolving Loan DW0302G1 (5-0)
• Approved zoning and land use changes for 3409 W 19th Street (5-0)
• Approved annexation and zoning for W 27th Street and Fairland Avenue (5-0)
• Approved land use for 3100 Airport Road (5-0) and zoning MU-3 (4-1)
• Approved zoning and land use for 714 E 4th Street (5-0)
• Approved purchase of two garbage trucks and Dell server system (5-0)
• Approved $613,895.28 for SRF Lift Station 82 Improvements (5-0)
• Approved $175,000 contract with Warren Averett CPAs for forensic audit (5-0)

City Commission Meetings

The Nonprofit Committee approved the minutes from October 11, 2022, and the current financial reports. The committee also ratified the cost of employee door prize gifts from the Christmas Luncheon.

• Approved October 11, 2022 meeting minutes (5-0)
• Approved Financial Reports (5-0)
• Ratified cost of employee door prize gifts for Christmas Luncheon (5-0)

Community Redevelopment Board

The Panama City Community Redevelopment Agency will meet to approve minutes from November 8, 2022, receive updates from board members and grants, and discuss downtown design guidelines. The agenda is largely procedural with informational items, and no major decisions or public hearings are listed.

• Approval of meeting minutes for November 8, 2022
• Update to board members
• Grants update from Emerald Coast Regional Council
• Discussion of Panama City Building and Storefront Guidelines

The board meeting consisted of procedural items and updates. The only substantive action taken was the approval of previous meeting minutes.

• Approved minutes for the November 8, 2022 CRA meeting (5-0)

Planning Board

The Panama City Planning Board will consider five requests: final plat approval for Homes on Chestnut, preliminary plat approval for SweetBay Phase 1D North, two rezoning requests (954 Magnolia Avenue and 2517 1st Plaza E), and a text amendment to limit rezoning applications on the same property. A variance request for 908 Mulberry Avenue is continued to the February 13 meeting. The board will also approve minutes from December 12, 2022.

• Final plat approval for Homes on Chestnut (FIPL2326)
• Preliminary plat approval for SweetBay Phase 1D North (PRPL2327)
• Rezoning 0.34 acres at 954 Magnolia Avenue from R-1 to MU-3 (CPMA2323)
• Rezoning 0.14 acres at 2517 1st Plaza E from MU-2 to GC-2 (CPMA2324)
• Text amendment to limit rezoning applications per property per 12 months (LDCA2325)

The Planning Board recommended approval for a final plat, a preliminary plan, and one rezoning request. The Board recommended denial for a rezoning request at 2517 E 1st Plaza and recommended an amendment to the Unified Land Development Code.

• Approved December 12, 2022 minutes (4-0-1)
• Recommended approval of Final Plat for Homes on Chestnut with condition to extend sidewalk along 14th Street (4-0-1)
• Recommended approval of Preliminary Plan for SweetBay Phase 1D (4-0-1)
• Recommended approval of land use change and rezoning for 954 Magnolia Avenue from R-1 to MU-3 (4-0-1)
• Recommended denial of land use change and rezoning for 2517 E 1st Plaza from MU-2 to GC-2 (4-0-1)
• Recommended approval of Unified Land Development Code amendment to limit repeated requests on the same property within 12 months (4-0-1)