Panama City public meetings in 2025

Public Workshop

The Community Redevelopment Agency will hold a public workshop on December 17, 2025 at 4:30 PM in Room 102, 501 Harrison Ave. The agenda includes a call to order, a general discussion of current and future programs in each CRA district, and adjournment. No specific decisions or actions are listed on the agenda.

• General discussion of current and future programs in each CRA district

City Commission Meetings

The City Commission will hold public hearings on the Community Redevelopment Plan updates and several ordinances amending the Unified Land Development Code. The body will also decide on various property rezonings, annexations, and municipal contracts.

• Adoption of Panama City Community Redevelopment Plan Amendments and Comprehensive Updates
• Contract award of $892,500.00 to Inland Construction for Project Hometown Revitalization – Group DD
• Ten-year agreement with Motorola Solutions for 96 body-worn cameras totaling $875,000.00
• Rezonings and land use changes for 1817 Beck Avenue, 3719 Shoreline Circle, and 1310 Lincoln Drive
• Proposed renaming of Flower Avenue (between 14th Street and Andrews Place) to Mae Bell Whitfield Way

The commission approved the minutes from the November 18 and December 1 meetings. It tabled several agenda items to future dates and granted a six‑month extension with a pause on most P3 park projects. The body adopted multiple ordinances, notably the Community Redevelopment Plan amendments, and denied a proposal to vacate an alleyway.

• Approved minutes for November 18, 2025 meeting (5-0)
• Approved minutes for December 1, 2025 special call meeting (5-0)
• Tabled items 9.l., 7.c., 7.d., 7.e. to future meetings (5-0)
• Granted six‑month extension and pause on P3 parks except Girls Inc. (5-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 3285 amending development review procedures (5-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 3297 adopting Community Redevelopment Plan amendments (5-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 3295.1 and 3295.2 designating recreation at 1310 Lincoln Drive (5-0)
• Denied Ordinance 3298 to vacate and abandon alleyway (5-0)

Public Workshop

The Panama City Commission will hold a virtual workshop on December 15, 2025, to discuss various topics. No official actions or audience participation will occur during this meeting. The session will be streamed live on the city's website and broadcast in Room 10 at City Hall.

• Virtual workshop to discuss various topics
• No official actions will be taken
• No audience participation allowed
• Meeting viewable at City Hall, 501 Harrison Avenue
• Live stream available on panamacity.gov

Planning Board

The Planning Board will hold public hearings for two land development requests. The board has final decision-making authority over these specific variance and major development applications.

• Major development request for St. Andrew Bay Yacht Club at 218 Bunkers Cove Road
• Variance request for side setback regulations at 1013 E 7th Court
• Approval of November 10, 2025 meeting minutes

The Board approved the November 10, 2025 minutes by a 4‑0 vote. It approved a variance request for 1013 E 7th Court (parcel 16628‑000‑000) with a 4‑0 vote. The Board also voted to continue the major development application for St. Andrew Bay Yacht Club to the February 9, 2026 meeting, again 4‑0.

• Approved November 10, 2025 minutes (4-0)
• Approved variance for 1013 E 7th Court parcel (4-0)
• Continued major development case CPC-PLN-2026-0176 to Feb 9, 2026 (4-0)

Charter Review Advisory Board

The Charter Review Advisory Board will approve the minutes from its October 23, 2025 meeting. Staff will present comparison election data and voting turnout history. The board will consider citizen suggestions and discuss revisions to Article II (sections 18‑30), Article IV election timing, Article VII City Manager, and Article VIII City Attorney.

• Approve minutes from the October 23, 2025 Charter Review Advisory Board meeting
• Staff reports on comparison election data and voting turnout history
• Review citizen suggestions submitted for charter review
• Finalize Article II, Sections 18‑30 of the city charter
• Discuss Article IV election timing and process

The board approved the amended minutes from the October 23, 2025 meeting. It adopted revised language for Section 16, Section 18, Sections 27 and 28, and the newly renumbered Section 32, each by voice vote with all in favor. Motions to change Section 26 regarding vacancy filling failed due to lack of a second, and a decision on election timing was tabled pending further input. The meeting was adjourned by voice vote.

• Approved amended minutes for Oct 23, 2025 meeting (voice vote unanimous)
• Adopted revised language for Section 16 (voice vote unanimous)
• Adopted revised language for Section 18 (voice vote unanimous)
• Adopted changes to Sections 27 and 28 (voice vote unanimous)
• Adopted revised language for newly renumbered Section 32 (voice vote unanimous)
• Motion to revise Section 26 to require vacancies filled by remaining Commissioners failed (no second)
• Motion to fill vacancies by appointment of remaining Commissioners failed (no second)
• Tabled decision on election timing and process (pending input)

Community Redevelopment Board

The Community Redevelopment Agency is reviewing contracts for property maintenance and small development training. The board will also consider grant guidelines for the Millville CRA District and the 2026 meeting schedule.

• Contract with Incremental Development Alliance (IncDev) for $59,300.00
• FY26 Interlocal Agreement with Parks, Culture and Recreation for $255,655.00
• Commercial Property Improvement (CPI) Grant Program Guidelines for Millville CRA District
• 2026 regular and virtual meeting schedule

The Community Redevelopment Board approved a $255,655 FY26 interlocal agreement with the City of Panama City Parks, Culture and Recreation for maintenance of CRA improvements. It also approved a $59,300 contract with Incremental Development Alliance for a Small Development Bootcamp, adopted CPI Grant Program Guidelines for the Millville district, set the Downtown Marina Charettes for Jan 21‑23 2026, and approved meeting minutes and agenda changes. All motions passed unanimously (5‑0).

• Approved $59,300 contract with Incremental Development Alliance for Small Development Bootcamp (5-0)
• Approved $255,655 FY26 Interlocal Agreement with City Parks, Culture and Recreation (5-0)
• Approved Commercial Property Improvement Grant Program Guidelines for Millville district FY 2025‑2026 (5-0)
• Approved memo on regular and virtual CRA board meetings for 2026 (5-0)
• Approved timeline for Downtown Marina Charettes, Jan 21‑23, 2026 (5-0)
• Approved minutes from November 4, 2025 meeting (5-0)
• Approved agenda item reordering and addition of Marina Charette discussion (5-0)
• Adjourned meeting (5-0)

City Commission Meetings

The Panama City Commission will hold a special call meeting to discuss the Downtown Marina, including uplands development and potential financing options with City Marina Partners, LLC.

• Approval of minutes from November 10, 2025
• Discussion of Downtown Marina term sheet
• Review of memo on PC Marina funding options
• Public participation (3-minute limit per speaker)

The commission approved the minutes from the November 10 special call meeting (5-0). A motion to accept Term Sheet 6 was rejected (2-3). The commission voted to proceed with city bid documents for the first 50 marina slips using a temporary Hurricane Michael recovery loan (3-2). The meeting was adjourned (5-0).

• Approved November 10 minutes (5-0)
• Rejected Term Sheet 6 acceptance (2-3)
• Approved bid documents for first 50 marina slips (3-2)
• Adjourned meeting (5-0)

City Commission Meetings

The City Commission will hold a second and final reading of Ordinance 3274 to set water connection fees at $1,350 and wastewater fees at $1,610 per Equivalent Residential Connection. The meeting also includes public hearings on multiple zoning and land‑use amendments, approvals of several engineering and equipment contracts, and a series of budget amendment resolutions covering grants, vehicle purchases, and street‑sweeper acquisition.

• Ordinance 3274 – adopt water fee $1,350 and wastewater fee $1,610 per ERC
• Ordinance 3280 – rezone 1906 Louise Avenue to Mixed Use‑3 (MU‑3)
• Amendment 1 to Millville WWTP Headworks Rehabilitation Task Order – $96,000
• Purchase of one 2026 Peterbilt Model 536 Dump Truck – $152,000
• Resolution 20251118.3 – accept $456,323 state grant for School Zone Safety

The City Commission approved the minutes from the October 28, 2025 meeting and removed agenda item 6.b., deferring item 9.k to the December 16, 2025 meeting. It adopted Ordinance 3274, setting water connection fees at $1,350 and wastewater fees at $1,610 with a phased implementation. The commission withdrew Ordinance 3280, deferred Ordinance 3285, and approved Ordinances 3288 and 3289. It also tabled Ordinance 3294 to the December 16, 2025 meeting.

• Approved October 28, 2025 minutes (5-0)
• Removed item 6.b. and deferred item 9.k to Dec 16, 2025 (5-0)
• Approved Ordinance 3274 – water $1,350/ERC, wastewater $1,610/ERC with phased increase (5-0)
• Withdrew Ordinance 3280 at applicant's request
• Deferred final reading of Ordinance 3285 to Dec 16, 2025 (5-0)
• Approved Ordinance 3288 amending stormwater and infrastructure standards (5-0)
• Approved Ordinance 3289 amending Mixed Use‑2 zoning district (5-0)
• Tabled first reading of Ordinance 3294 to Dec 16, 2025 (5-0)

Public Workshop

The City Commission of Panama City will conduct a virtual workshop on November 17, 2025 at 4:30 p.m. The workshop is non‑voting, so no official actions or decisions will be made. There will be no audience participation, but the meeting can be viewed live on the city website or in Room 10 (Lower Level) at City Hall, 501 Harrison Avenue. Persons needing disability accommodations are instructed to contact the City Clerk or Human Resources by the specified deadlines.

Infrastructure Surtax Oversight Committee

The Infrastructure Surtax Oversight Committee will approve the minutes from its August 13, 2025 meeting. It will hear comments from the City Manager. The committee will review the financial spreadsheet and invoices for the surtax and decide how the money may be used for the period July 1 to September 30, 2025. The meeting also includes a public participation segment.

• Approve August 13, 2025 meeting minutes
• City Manager comments
• Financial review and approval of surtax money use for 7/1/2025‑9/30/2025
• Public participation

The Infrastructure Surtax Oversight Committee approved the minutes from its August 13, 2025 meeting by consensus. It also approved the financial review and use of surtax money for the period July 1 to September 30, 2025, again by consensus. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Approved August 13, 2025 meeting minutes (consensus)
• Approved financial review and use of surtax money for 7/1/2025‑9/30/2025 (consensus)
• Adjourned meeting (consensus)

City Commission Meetings

The City Commission will discuss the Downtown Marina project, potential upland development, and the ongoing negotiations with City Marina Partners, LLC. No formal actions are listed; the meeting is primarily for public input and information sharing.

• Downtown Marina discussion
• Upland development options
• Negotiations with City Marina Partners, LLC

The commission approved a new meeting structure for the Downtown Marina Special Meeting by a 5‑0 vote. It also voted 4‑1 to delay the Housing Meeting to January and to hold a Marina finance special meeting on December 1, 2025 at 4:30 p.m. The meeting was then adjourned by a 5‑0 vote.

• Approved meeting structure for Downtown Marina Special Meeting (5-0)
• Delayed Housing Meeting to January (4-1)
• Scheduled Marina finance Special Meeting for Dec 1, 2025 at 4:30 p.m. (4-1)
• Adjourned meeting (5-0)

Planning Board

The Panama City Planning Board will hold public hearings on several land‑development requests, including two variances, a major warehouse development, a right‑of‑way vacation, and a Unified Land Development Code text amendment. The board has final decision authority on variances, major developments, and right‑of‑way changes, and will recommend other items to the City Commission. All items are scheduled for the November 10, 2025 meeting.

• Variance request for accessory structures at 2706 E 7th Court (Parcel ID 15790-000-000)
• Variance request for front‑yard setback at 1518 Drake Avenue (Parcel ID 29529-000-000)
• Major Development request for an 8,000 SF warehouse at 122 Center Avenue (Parcel ID 25625-000-000) in Heavy Industrial zoning
• Vacation of a portion of the alleyway north of E 9th Court, east of N Bonita Ave, south of E 10th Court, west of Mercedes Avenue
• Unified Land Development Code text amendment for the Gateway Overlay (Chapter 104‑66 and Chapter 105‑4) by the Development Services Department

The board approved three variance requests and a major development for an 8,000‑sq‑ft warehouse, all with unanimous 4‑0 votes. It also recommended denial of a right‑of‑way vacation and approved a small‑scale land‑use amendment, rezoning, and a ULDC text amendment, each passing 4‑0.

• Approved variance for 2706 E 7th Court (4‑0)
• Approved variance for 1518 Drake Avenue (4‑0)
• Approved major development of 8,000 sq ft warehouse at 122 Center Avenue (4‑0)
• Recommended denial of right‑of‑way vacation at alley north of E 9th Court (4‑0)
• Recommended approval of SSLUA and rezoning at 1310 Lincoln Drive (4‑0)
• Recommended approval of ULDC text amendment for Gateway Overlay (4‑0)

Community Redevelopment Board

The Community Redevelopment Agency is reviewing updates to the Panama City Community Redevelopment Plan. The board will also consider funding for road resurfacing in the Millville and Downtown North districts and the purchase of property on E 15th Street.

• Interlocal Agreement for road paving: $450,000/year for 5 years (Millville) and $250,000/year for 5 years (Downtown North)
• Legal services contract with Burke Blue for FY 2026 in the amount of $90,000
• Property purchase at 704 E 15th Street using Downtown North CRA funds
• Tax Increment Rebate Program application for 318, 320, and 322 Maine Ave
• Funding for Downtown Marina Uplands Feasibility Study and Visioning Plan

The Community Redevelopment Board unanimously approved the October 7, 2025 meeting minutes and adopted Resolution No. CRA 20251104 to update the redevelopment plan. It also approved a $90,000 legal services contract, a tax‑increment rebate program application, an MOU with Historic St. Andrews Waterfront Partnership, and the purchase of 704 E 15th Street using Downtown North CRA funds. Additionally, the board funded a Downtown Marina Uplands feasibility study and authorized an interlocal agreement allocating $450,000 and $250,000 annually for road paving in two districts.

• Approved October 7, 2025 meeting minutes (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution No. CRA 20251104 for redevelopment plan amendments (5-0)
• Approved contract with Burke Blue for legal services, $90,000 (5-0)
• Approved Panama City Tax Increment Rebate Program application (5-0)
• Approved MOU with Historic St. Andrews Waterfront Partnership, Inc. (5-0)
• Approved purchase of property at 704 E 15th Street using Downtown North CRA funds (5-0)
• Approved funding for Downtown Marina Uplands Feasibility Study and Visioning Plan (5-0)
• Approved Interlocal Agreement allocating $450,000 annually for Millville District and $250,000 annually for Downtown North District for road paving (5-0)

Public Workshop

The City Commission will conduct a non-voting virtual workshop to discuss various topics. No official actions will be taken and there will be no audience participation.

City Commission Meetings

The Panama City City Commission will consider a series of land‑use map updates, adopt new water and wastewater connection fees, and vote on several contracts and grant approvals. A key agenda item is the amendment of the State Revolving Fund loan agreement for an additional $21,653,303 to fund drinking‑water projects. Other items include a $650,000 state grant for the Tarpon Dock bridge refurbishment and a $567,905 contract with Black & Veatch for lead service line replacement.

• Second and final public hearing on Ordinance 3274 adopting water impact fee $1,350 per ERC and wastewater fee $1,610 per ERC
• Final reading of Ordinance 3290 amending Knox Box requirements (Ordinance No. 2603)
• Approval of Resolution 20251028.5 amending the SRF drinking‑water loan agreement for $21,653,303
• Approval of Resolution 20251028.4 authorizing a $650,000 state grant for Tarpon Dock bridge refurbishment
• Approval of Task Order for Black & Veatch Corporation for engineering consulting on Lead Service Line Replacement project for $567,905

The Panama City City Commission approved Ordinance 3219, adding a Neighborhood Planning Area district to the Comprehensive Plan, and Ordinance 3223.1, updating the Future Land Use Map to reflect that district. It also approved several mixed‑use designations for 1026 Mulberry Avenue, approved a Knox Box waiver amendment, denied Ordinance 3287.1 for 1018 Oak Avenue, and tabled the water and wastewater impact‑fee ordinance until the November meeting. All actions were taken by unanimous 5‑0 roll‑call votes.

• Approved Ordinance 3219 (Future Land Use Element NPA) – 5-0
• Approved Ordinance 3223.1 (Future Land Use Map NPA) – 5-0
• Approved Ordinance 3290 (Knox Box waiver amendment) – 5-0
• Approved Ordinance 3286.1 (Mixed Use designation at 1026 Mulberry Ave.) – 5-0
• Approved Ordinance 3286.2 (Mixed Use‑3 zoning at 1026 Mulberry Ave.) – 5-0
• Denied Ordinance 3287.1 (Mixed Use designation at 1018 Oak Ave.) – 5-0
• Tabled Ordinance 3274 (water and wastewater connection/impact fees) – 5-0
• Approved addition of item 11.b and deletion of item 10.a – 5-0

Charter Review Advisory Board

The Charter Review Advisory Board will discuss and aim to finalize its preliminary recommendations on the city’s form of government and on election structures. The meeting will also approve the minutes from the October 2, 2025 session and review staff reports. A letter to the commission regarding ordinance redistricting of wards will be considered. The board will prepare for its next meeting before adjourning.

• Approve minutes from October 2, 2025 Charter Review Advisory Board meeting
• Review staff report dated October 10, 2025
• Consider letter to commission re ordinance redistricting wards (dated 12.7.22)
• Article II: finalize preliminary recommendation(s) on the form of government
• Article IV: finalize preliminary recommendation(s) on elections

The Charter Review Advisory Board affirmed Article II, Sections 13 and 14 as written. A motion to extend the mayor’s term to four years passed unanimously (5‑0). Motions to change election timing failed, and the board agreed members may vote remotely. The meeting was adjourned on a voice vote.

• Approved Article II, Section 13 as written (voice vote, all in favor)
• Approved Article II, Section 14 (voice vote, all in favor)
• Motion to adopt Tallahassee election methodology failed (no second)
• Motion to move final election to November failed (2‑3 vote)
• Motion to not include election date in charter withdrawn
• Approved extending the mayor’s term to four years (5‑0 vote)
• Allowed Board members to vote remotely (consensus)
• Adjourned meeting (voice vote, all in favor)

Public Workshop

The City Commission will conduct a virtual workshop to discuss various topics. This is a non-voting meeting where no official actions will be taken and there is no audience participation.

City Commission Meetings

The Panama City City Commission will hold final public hearings on several ordinances, including planning board appointments, water and wastewater connection fees, Knox Box requirements, and multiple rezoning and land‑use changes. The meeting also includes financial actions such as approving change orders for CDBG‑DR projects, ratifying a $172,834.77 Servpro contract for City Hall repairs, and authorizing a $21,653,303 amendment to the State Revolving Fund drinking‑water loan with $5,413,326 principal forgiveness. Additional items include a $79,667 purchase of a new fire‑prevention command vehicle and a special‑event permit for the 2025 Millville Children’s Christmas Parade.

• Amendment 1 to SRF Drinking Water Loan: $21,653,303 additional financing, $5,413,326 principal forgiveness
• Ordinance 3274: adopts water connection fee $1,350 per ERC and wastewater fee $1,610 per ERC
• Ordinance 3276: rezoning 1410 Wilmont Avenue to Neighborhood General (NG) designation
• Ordinance 3281: vacate and abandon alleyway/right‑of‑way on High Avenue south of W 21st Street
• Contract ratification with Servpro for $172,834.77 to repair lower level of City Hall

The Commission ratified a $172,834.77 contract with Servpro to repair water intrusion damage in the lower level of City Hall. It also approved funding for a 4‑way stop at Oak Avenue and Harrison Avenue using non‑general‑fund sources. Several ordinances received final readings, including updates to the Planning Board appointments, a zoning change for 1410 Wilmont Avenue, and the vacating of an alley on High Avenue. The consent agenda and all agenda modifications were adopted unanimously.

• Approved minutes for September 23, 2025 Commission Meeting (5-0)
• Approved modifications to agenda items 7.c.–7.f. and addition to section 5 (5-0)
• Approved deletion of agenda item 10.a (5-0)
• Approved final reading of Ordinance 3284 amending Planning Board appointments (5-0)
• Approved final reading of Ordinance 3276 changing zoning to Neighborhood General for 1410 Wilmont Ave (5-0)
• Approved final reading of Ordinance 3281 vacating alley on High Ave south of W 21st St (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda, including ratification of Servpro contract $172,834.77 (5-0)
• Approved 4‑way stop funding for Oak Ave & Harrison Ave intersection using non‑general‑fund sources (5-0)

City Commission Meetings

The Panama City Community Fund Board of Directors will meet immediately after the City Commission meeting on October 14, 2025. The board will approve the minutes from its July 8, 2025 meeting, review financial reports, and consider two expenditure items. One item is a request to ratify the Panama City Disaster Relief Fund, Inc.’s fourth‑quarter expenditures. The other item is a request to approve up to $11,600 for an employee holiday luncheon.

• Approve minutes from the July 8, 2025 Board meeting
• Approve financial reports for FY25 Q4
• Ratify Panama City Disaster Relief Fund, Inc.’s fourth‑quarter expenditures
• Approve up to $11,600 for an employee holiday luncheon
• Motion to adjourn

The Panama City Community Fund Board approved the July 8, 2025 meeting minutes. It also approved the quarterly financial reports, ratified the fourth‑quarter expenditures of the Panama City Disaster Relief Fund, Inc., and authorized up to $11,600 for an employee holiday luncheon. All motions passed unanimously with a 5‑0 vote.

• Approved July 8, 2025 meeting minutes (5-0)
• Approved Quarterly Financial Reports (5-0)
• Ratified Panama City Disaster Relief Fund, Inc. Q4 expenditures (5-0)
• Approved up to $11,600 for Employee Holiday Luncheon (5-0)
• Adjourned meeting (5-0)

Planning Board

The Panama City Planning Board will hold a public hearing to consider a variance request and several major development proposals, including an 8,000-square-foot warehouse and a four-story apartment complex. The board will also discuss multiple text amendments to the city's land development code and community redevelopment plans.

• Variance request for 4403 W 19th Street
• 8,000 SF warehouse at 122 Center Avenue
• Four-story apartment complex at 1427 W 30th Street
• Text amendment to Planning Board membership rules
• CRA Community Redevelopment Plan updates

The board denied a setback variance for 4403 W 19th St (2-3 vote). It continued an 8,000‑sf warehouse application because the applicant was absent. It approved a four‑story apartment development, several rezoning and land‑use amendments, and a CRA redevelopment plan update, all with votes ranging from 3‑2 to 5‑0.

• Variance for 4403 W 19th St denied (2-3)
• 8,000 SF warehouse application continued to Nov 10 (no vote)
• Four‑story apartment complex approved (5-0)
• SSLUA and rezoning at 1817 Beck Ave recommended approval (5-0)
• Annexation and rezoning at 3719 Shoreline Circle recommended approval (5-0)
• ULDC stormwater and erosion control amendment recommended approval (5-0)
• ULDC amendment on planning board member terms recommended approval (3-2)
• CRA Community Redevelopment Plan amendments recommended approval (5-0)

Community Redevelopment Board

The Community Redevelopment Board will consider and approve the sale of the CRA-owned parcel at 551 East 6th Street in the Downtown North District. The board will also release Breezeway Project funds, discuss the Panama City Grammar School, adopt updates to the Community Redevelopment Plan, and approve an access and parking agreement for 1400 Beck Avenue and a TIF rebate performance agreement for 24 W. 8th Street. FY25 and FY26 CRA goals and objectives will be presented.

• Sale of CRA-owned property at 551 East 6th Street
• Release of Breezeway Project funds
• Adoption of Community Redevelopment Plan amendments
• Access and Parking Agreement for 1400 Beck Avenue
• TIF Rebate Performance Agreement for 24 W. 8th Street

The CRA Board voted 3-2 to sell the city‑owned parcel at 551 E. 6th Street for $72,000, with design‑build restrictions. It also approved releasing $520,000 of Breezeway project funds and adopted a 5‑0 MOU with Elevation Church. A 5‑0 vote authorized a performance agreement for the TIF rebate at 24 W. 8th St., and a 5‑0 vote added agenda item #15 to discuss a public‑private partnership for the Truesdell Clubhouse.

• Approved sale of 551 E. 6th St. property for $72,000 (3-2)
• Approved release of $520,000 Breezeway project funds (3-2)
• Approved MOU with Elevation Church (5-0)
• Approved performance agreement for TIF rebate at 24 W. 8th St. (5-0)
• Added agenda item #15 to discuss public‑private partnership for Truesdell Clubhouse (5-0)
• Failed motion to remove agenda item #8 on land‑trust approach (3-2)
• Approved minutes from September 2, 2025 meeting (5-0)
• Approved discussion of Panama City Grammar School action plan (3-2)

Public Workshop

The City Commission will conduct a non-voting virtual workshop to discuss various topics. No official actions will be taken and there will be no audience participation.

Charter Review Advisory Board

The Charter Review Advisory Board will meet to discuss the city commission and mayor-commission structure, as well as election procedures. The meeting includes the approval of previous minutes and a presentation from the Florida League of Cities.

• Approval of September 4, 2025, minutes
• Presentation by Florida League of Cities
• Discussion of Article II: City Commission and Mayor-Commission
• Discussion of Article IV: Elections
• Audience participation period

The Charter Review Advisory Board approved the September 4, 2025 meeting minutes by voice vote. The board also approved moving the November 20, 2025 meeting to December 4, 2025 at noon, again by voice vote. The meeting was then adjourned by voice vote.

• Approved September 4, 2025 minutes (voice vote)
• Approved change of next meeting date to Dec 4, 2025 at noon (voice vote)
• Motion to adjourn passed (voice vote)

City Commission Meetings

The Panama City City Commission will vote on Resolution 20250923.1 to set millage rates and Resolution 20250923.2 to adopt the Fiscal Year 2026 budget for the city and Downtown Improvement District. The meeting includes final public hearings on several ordinances, such as a dock prohibition in the Lake Huntington Channel and residential zoning changes at 2414 Michigan Avenue. Additional items are contract approvals, including a $193,604.25 change order for the Harrison Avenue Streetscapes Phase II project and a bid for Baker Court utility and roadway improvements up to $3,112,274.68.

• Adopt millage rates for FY 2026 (Resolution 20250923.1)
• Adopt FY 2026 city and Downtown Improvement District budget (Resolution 20250923.2)
• Public hearing on Ordinance 3283 to prohibit docks in the Lake Huntington Channel
• Change Order 7 approving $193,604.25 to CBC Construction for Harrison Ave Streetscapes Phase II
• Bid approval for Baker Court Utility & Roadway Improvements up to $3,112,274.68

The commission approved the September 9 minutes and added agenda items, moving item 11.a to Oct 28 and adding updates on property sales and marina negotiations, all by unanimous roll‑call vote. They adopted millage rates of 4.7999 mills for the city and 3.0000 mills for the Downtown Improvement District and approved the FY2026 operating and capital budget for both the city and the district, each passing 5‑0. The body also approved several ordinances—including prohibiting docks in the Lake Huntington Channel, residential land‑use and zoning designations for parcels on Michigan Avenue and Jamedon Drive, annexing 0.436 acres at Jamedon Drive, and tabling an alleyway vacate ordinance—each unanimously.

• Approved September 9 minutes (5-0)
• Approved agenda additions and moved item 11.a to Oct 28 (5-0)
• Adopted millage rates: 4.7999 mills city, 3.0000 mills downtown (5-0)
• Approved FY2026 budget for city and downtown district (5-0)
• Approved Ordinance 3283 prohibiting docks in Lake Huntington Channel (5-0)
• Approved Ordinance 3268.1 residential future land‑use for 2414 Michigan Ave (5-0)
• Approved Ordinance 3279.1 annexation of 0.436 acres at 2800 Jamedon Drive (5-0)
• Tabled Ordinance 3281 alleyway vacate (5-0)

Public Workshop

The Community Redevelopment Agency will hold a public workshop on September 17, 2025 at 501 Harrison Ave., Room 102. Attendees will discuss current and future programs in each CRA district. No formal decisions are scheduled; the meeting is informational and includes ADA accommodation information.

• General discussion of current and future programs in each CRA District

Public Workshop

The City Commission will conduct a virtual workshop on September 15, 2025 at 4:30 p.m. The workshop is non‑voting and no official actions will be taken. No audience participation is allowed, but the meeting will be streamed live on the city website and in Room 102 at City Hall. Residents needing accommodations can contact the City Clerk or Human Resources as noted.

• Virtual workshop (non‑voting) – no official actions

Budget Hearing

The Panama City City Commission met on September 9, 2025 at 5:01 p.m. at 840 West 11 Street. Commissioners considered and approved Resolution 20250909.2 to adopt tentative millage rates for the City and Downtown Improvement District for Fiscal Year 2026. They also considered and approved Resolution 20250909.3 to adopt the tentative Fiscal Year 2026 budget for the City and Downtown Improvement District. The meeting included opening prayer, a pledge of allegiance, roll call, and a public comment period.

• Adopt tentative millage rates (Resolution 20250909.2) for FY 2026
• Adopt tentative FY 2026 budget (Resolution 20250909.3)
• Public comment period – speakers limited to three minutes each

The commission approved Resolution 20250909.2, adopting tentative millage rates of 4.7999 mills for Panama City and 3.0000 mills for the Downtown Improvement District for Fiscal Year 2026. It also approved Resolution 20250909.3, adopting the tentative Fiscal Year 2026 budget for the city and the Downtown Improvement District. Both motions passed unanimously.

• Adopted tentative millage rates (4.7999 mills city, 3.0000 mills district) – approved 5-0
• Adopted tentative FY 2026 budget for city and downtown district – approved 5-0
• Motion to adjourn the meeting – approved 5-0

City Commission Meetings

The Panama City City Commission will hold a public hearing and consider approval of the Final Assessment Resolution for Fire Services No. 20250909.1. Several zoning map amendments and rezoning requests will be heard, including a Neighborhood General designation for 1410 Wilmont Avenue and residential designations for properties on Michigan Avenue and Jamedon Drive. The agenda also includes approvals for several special event permits, a $50,000 FEMA assistance task order, and the adoption of the Watershed Master Plan and a Resilient Florida storm‑water grant.

• Final Assessment Resolution for Fire Services No. 20250909.1 (public hearing and approval)
• Ordinance 3276 – rezoning 1410 Wilmont Avenue to Neighborhood General (NG)
• Ordinance 3284 – first reading to amend Planning Board appointments
• Special Event Permit for Haunted Historic Walking Tour (Oct 10‑11, 2025) at Panama City Center for the Arts
• Task Order No. 3 to The Integrity Group for FEMA Public Assistance support, not to exceed $50,000

The commission approved the minutes from the August 26 meeting and adopted agenda modifications, both by a 5-0 vote. It then approved the Final Assessment Resolution for Fire Services No. 20250909.1, also 5-0. Ordinance 3276 to re‑zone 1410 Wilmont Avenue was tabled to the October 14 meeting, and the final reading of Ordinance 3280 for 1906 Louise Avenue was delayed to November 18, both unanimously. The consent agenda, covering several special‑event permits, the fire department strategic plan, a FEMA task order, and two infill houses, was approved 5-0.

• Approved August 26, 2025 minutes (5-0)
• Approved agenda additions and deletions (5-0)
• Approved Final Assessment Resolution for Fire Services No. 20250909.1 (5-0)
• Tabled Ordinance 3276 (zoning change at 1410 Wilmont Ave) to Oct 14, 2025, waiving fees (5-0)
• Delayed final reading of Ordinance 3280 (mixed‑use at 1906 Louise Ave) to Nov 18, 2025 (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda items: six special‑event permits, fire department strategic plan, FEMA task order, and two infill houses (5-0)

Planning Board

The Planning Board will review two requests to rezone residential properties to mixed-use. The board will also consider two variance requests regarding setback regulations for residential properties.

• Rezoning 1026 Mulberry Avenue from Residential/R-1 to Mixed Use/MU-3
• Rezoning 1018 Oak Avenue from Residential/R-1 to Mixed Use/MU-3
• Setback variance request for 743 Redwood Avenue
• Setback variance request for 1600 DeWitt Street
• Approval of the 2026 Planning Board Meeting Schedule

The Board approved the August 11, 2025 minutes and the 2026 meeting schedule, each by a 3‑0 vote. It approved variance requests for James Cameron (743 Redwood Avenue) and Jennifer Burg (1600 DeWitt Street) by 3‑0 votes. The Board recommended approval of a Small‑Scale Future Land Use Map amendment and rezoning for 1026 Mulberry Avenue, and recommended denial for 1018 Oak Avenue, both by 3‑0 votes.

• Approved August 11, 2025 minutes (3‑0)
• Approved 2026 Planning Board meeting schedule (3‑0)
• Approved variance for 743 Redwood Avenue (James Cameron) (3‑0)
• Approved variance for 1600 DeWitt Street (Jennifer Burg) (3‑0)
• Recommended approval of SSLUA and rezoning for 1026 Mulberry Avenue (3‑0)
• Recommended denial of SSLUA and rezoning for 1018 Oak Avenue (3‑0)

Charter Review Advisory Board

The Charter Review Advisory Board approved the minutes from the July 31 meeting, adopted staff instructions for audience participation rules, set the meeting schedule through March 2026, and approved the order of charter review articles. All approvals were by voice vote with no opposition. The board also adjourned the meeting.

• Approved July 31, 2025 minutes (voice vote)
• Approved staff instructions on audience participation rules (voice vote)
• Approved meeting schedule for Oct 2 2025 through Mar 5 2026 (voice vote)
• Approved order of charter review articles (voice vote)
• Adjourned meeting (voice vote)

Community Redevelopment Board

The board approved the FY 2025/26 annual budget and set a cap of 20% of revenues for all administrative fees. It also approved publishing a legal notice to dispose of the CRA‑owned parcel at 1342 MLK Blvd and authorized the executive director to negotiate a contract. The sale of the property at 551 East 6th Street and the discussion of expanding CRA districts were both tabled to future meetings. All motions passed unanimously with a 5‑0 vote.

• Approved FY 25/26 annual budget (5-0)
• Approved admin cost cap of 20% of revenues for FY 25/26 (5-0)
• Approved publication of legal notice to dispose of 1342 MLK Blvd parcel (5-0)
• Tabled sale of 551 East 6th Street property to Oct 7, 2025 meeting (5-0)
• Tabled discussion of CRA district expansion to FY 2027 (5-0)
• Approved minutes from July 29, 2025 meeting (5-0)
• Approved agenda change moving item #10 to #7 (5-0)
• Approved motion to adjourn (5-0)

City Commission Meetings

The City Commission voted 4‑0 to authorize a $150 million capital‑improvement revenue note and related loan agreement. It also approved three ordinances for annexation and land‑use changes at Highway 390, and adopted two budget amendments. Several board appointments were confirmed, and the consent agenda was adopted unanimously.

• Approved Resolution 20250826.3 authorizing up to $150,000,000 capital‑improvement note (4-0)
• Approved Ordinance 3277.1 annexing 0.445 acres at Highway 390 (4-0)
• Approved Ordinance 3277.2 amending Future Land Use Map to General Commercial at Highway 390 (4-0)
• Approved Ordinance 3277.3 amending Zoning Map to General Commercial‑2 at Highway 390 (4-0)
• Approved Budget Amendment Resolution 20250826.1 transferring $9,040 to Daffin Park batting cage (4-0)
• Approved Budget Amendment Resolution 20250826.2 increasing freight/postage budget (4-0)
• Appointed Melanie Law to the Police Officers’ Pension Trust Board (4-0)
• Appointed Jane Ragan to the Panama City Housing Authority (4-0)

Public Workshop

The body will meet to discuss current proposals. No specific projects or items were listed in the agenda.

Infrastructure Surtax Oversight Committee

The Infrastructure Surtax Oversight Committee approved the minutes from the May 14, 2025 meeting by consensus. It also approved the financial review and use of surtax money for the period April 1 through June 30, 2025, again by consensus. No members of the public participated.

• Approved May 14, 2025 meeting minutes (consensus)
• Approved use of surtax money for 04/01/2025‑06/30/2025 (consensus)

City Commission Meetings

The Panama City City Commission will consider final approval of speed detection systems in school zones, hold public hearings on zoning changes and annexations, and approve special event permits and budget amendments for various city projects.

• Final reading of Ordinance 3275 on speed detection systems in school zones
• Public hearings on zoning changes at 1410 Wilmont Avenue and Highway 390
• Approval of budget amendment to purchase electric bicycles for police
• Approval of budget amendment to purchase side-by-sides for fire department
• Consideration of a proposed ordinance for a vacant property registry

The commission approved the minutes from the July 22, 2025 meetings and moved a customer‑service item to the August 26 meeting, both by unanimous vote. It passed the final reading of Ordinance 3275, establishing automated speed detection in school zones, with a 4‑1 vote. The body also approved a purchase contract for 1937 Jenks Avenue, a budget amendment to fund police electric bicycles, and the full consent agenda covering several event permits and agreements, each by a 5‑0 vote.

• Approved minutes for July 22, 2025 meetings (5-0)
• Moved item 10.b (customer service operations) to Aug 26, 2025 (5-0)
• Approved final reading of Ordinance 3275 Speed Detection Systems in School Zones (4-1)
• Approved purchase contract for 1937 Jenks Avenue (5-0)
• Approved Budget Amendment Resolution 20250812.1 to use $9,600 insurance proceeds for police e‑bikes (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda items—including special event permits, MOU with FDOC, bid rejection, body‑worn camera agreement, Change Order 6 for $106,245.29, Right‑of‑Way Use Agreement, and Riparian Rights Easement (5-0)

Planning Board

The Planning Board will hold public hearings on several zoning variances, rezonings, and an annexation request. The board will also consider two text amendments to the Unified Land Development Code and the vacation of a portion of High Avenue.

• Annexation and rezoning to Residential-1 for 2800 Jamedon Drive
• Rezoning to Residential-2 for 2414 Michigan Ave
• Rezoning to Mixed Use-3 for 1906 Louise Avenue
• Vacation of a portion of High Avenue south of W 21 St
• Two Unified Land Development Code text amendments proposed by the City

The Planning Board approved the July 14 minutes and adopted a resolution establishing procedures for applicant non‑appearance in quasi‑judicial hearings (4‑0). It approved two variances, recommended approvals for several rezoning and annexation requests, and recommended a right‑of‑way vacation and a code amendment, each with the recorded vote totals.

• Adopted resolution on non‑appearance procedures (4‑0)
• Approved variance for 1814 Mound Avenue (5‑0)
• Approved variance for 910 Cherry Street (5‑0)
• Recommended approval of rezoning for 2414 Michigan Avenue (5‑0)
• Recommended approval of annexation & rezoning for 2800 Jamedon Drive (5‑0)
• Recommended approval of rezoning for 1906 Louise Avenue (4‑1)
• Recommended approval of vacation of Right‑of‑Way on High Avenue (5‑0)
• Recommended approval of ULDC text amendment Sec.104‑33.E.8 (5‑0)

Charter Review Advisory Board

The Charter Review Advisory Board appointed Brandon Burg as Chairman and Brandon Henderson‑Jansenius as Vice Chairman, with all members voting YEA and no NAYS. The Board also set the next meeting for September 4, 2025 at noon, again with unanimous YEA votes. The City Clerk‑Treasurer was instructed to place the Rules of Participation as the first agenda item for that meeting. The session was adjourned by voice vote with all members in favor.

• Appointed Brandon Burg as Chairman (all YEA, no NAYS)
• Appointed Brandon Henderson‑Jansenius as Vice Chairman (all YEA, no NAYS)
• Scheduled next meeting for September 4, 2025 at noon (all YEA, no NAYS)
• Directed City Clerk‑Treasurer to place Rules of Participation as first agenda item for September 4 meeting (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting by voice vote (all in favor, no opposition)

Community Redevelopment Board

The CRA Board approved the Development Agreement with the Sankofa Group for the Glenwood Town Center Project. It also approved Performance Agreements for TIF rebate applications at 724‑728 Magnolia Avenue and 542 Harrison Avenue, the sale of the CRA‑owned property at 551 East 6th Street, and the $3,000 master file for the AD Harris historic marker. The board voted to table the discussion on expanding CRA district boundaries until the September 2 meeting.

• Approved Development Agreement with Sankofa Group for Glenwood Town Center (3-0)
• Approved Performance Agreement for TIF rebate at 724‑728 Magnolia Avenue (3-0)
• Approved Performance Agreement for TIF rebate at 542 Harrison Avenue (3-0)
• Approved sale of CRA property at 551 East 6th Street to B&S Liquors (3-0)
• Approved $3,000 master file for AD Harris historic marker, forgoing National Structures Report (3-0)
• Approved CRA logo option #2 (3-0)
• Approved new CRA board meeting schedule: first Tuesday each month, virtual workshops third Wednesday (3-0)
• Tabled discussion of CRA district expansion to September 2 meeting (3-0)

Public Workshop

The council approved staff to develop a plan for the MLK Recreation Center program. It set the FY2026 city millage rate at 4.7999 and the Downtown Improvement Board millage rate at 3.000. The tentative budget hearing dates were scheduled for September 9 and September 23, 2025.

• Approved staff to return with MLK Recreation Center staffing plan (5-0)
• Set FY2026 city millage rate at 4.7999 (4-1)
• Set FY2026 Downtown Improvement Board millage rate at 3.000 (5-0)
• Approved tentative Budget Hearing dates: Sep 9, 2025, 5:01 pm and Sep 23, 2025, 5:01 pm at Bay County Commissioner Chambers, 840 West 11th St (5-0)
• Motion to adjourn the meeting passed (5-0)

City Commission Meetings

The City Commission adopted Ordinance 3256 creating a transportation impact fee program and suspending fee collection until October 1, 2026 (4-1). It also passed several other ordinances, including vacating an alley (3269), amending commercial zoning uses (3270), updating parking fines (3271), and authorizing a one‑year smoking‑signage test (3272). Additionally, the commission approved the 2025 nuisance assessment resolution and land‑use map changes for Parker Drive, and referred two mixed‑use proposals back to the Planning Board.

• Approved Ordinance 3256 (transportation impact fee) 4-1
• Approved Ordinance 3269 (vacate and abandon alley) 5-0
• Approved Ordinance 3270 (amend GC-1 allowable uses) 5-0
• Approved Ordinance 3271 (updated parking fines) 5-0
• Approved Ordinance 3272 signage test for smoking areas 5-0
• Approved Resolution 20250722.1 (2025 nuisance assessment) 5-0
• Approved Ordinance 3264.1 (Future Land Use Map change for Parker Drive) 5-0
• Referred Ordinances 3268.1 and 3268.2 to Planning Board 5-0

Planning Board

The Board approved the June 9, 2025 minutes by a 4‑0 vote. It continued the variance request for 1814 Mound Avenue (Item 6a) to the August 11 meeting. The Board voted 5‑0 to recommend approval of the rezoning of 1410 Wilmont Avenue to Neighborhood General and also 5‑0 to recommend approval of the annexation and rezoning of the Northstar Church parcel to General Commercial zones. The variance request for 910 Cherry Street was tabled for the August 11 meeting by a 5‑0 vote.

• Approved June 9, 2025 minutes (4-0)
• Continued Item 6a variance for 1814 Mound Avenue to Aug 11 meeting
• Recommended approval of rezoning 1410 Wilmont Ave to Neighborhood General (5-0)
• Recommended approval of annexation and rezoning of Northstar Church parcel to General Commercial zones (5-0)
• Tabled variance request for 910 Cherry Street to Aug 11 meeting (5-0)

City Commission Meetings

The City Commission approved Resolution 20250708.1 establishing a Charter Review Advisory Board. It also approved the consent agenda items, including special event permits and a $62,400 task order for Dewberry Engineers. Additional actions included the sale of 1937 Jenks Ave, a utility easement on West Caroline Blvd, and the adoption of monthly Town Hall meetings and a new 5:30 p.m. start time for evening sessions.

• Approved creation of Charter Review Advisory Board (5-0)
• Approved special event permit for Glenwood Marketplace Farmers Market (5-0)
• Approved recurring special event permit for Oaks By the Bay Park (5-0)
• Approved $62,400 task order to Dewberry Engineers for SRF Area F‑2 (5-0)
• Approved monthly Town Hall meetings, except December (5-0)
• Approved moving regular evening meetings to 5:30 p.m. (5-0)
• Approved sale of 1937 Jenks Ave (5-0)
• Approved utility easement on West Caroline Blvd and Quit Claim Deed exchange (5-0)

City Commission Meetings

The Panama City City Commission approved the minutes from the April 8, 2025 Community Fund board meeting, the quarterly financial reports, the Fiscal Year 2024 Annual Financial Report with its Governance Letter, and the Conflict of Interest Policy. Each motion passed unanimously with a 5‑0 vote. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Approved April 8, 2025 Community Fund board minutes (5-0)
• Approved Quarterly Financial Reports (5-0)
• Approved FY 2024 Annual Financial Report and Governance Letter (5-0)
• Approved Conflict of Interest Policy (5-0)
• Adjourned meeting (5-0)

City Commission Meetings

The commission adopted two land‑use ordinances, Ordinance 3266 and Ordinance 3267, changing development code requirements and adding a Planned Unit Development zoning designation. It also approved a $4,564,600 contract with Marshall Brothers for a wastewater‑treatment plant generator, a $65,888 lease for a fire‑department command vehicle, and a $400,000 budget amendment for park and after‑school program upgrades. Additional actions included adopting a purchasing‑card manual, awarding a $212,000 odor‑control unit contract, and reappointing a port‑authority member.

• Approved Ordinance 3266 amending Unified Land Development Code sections 102‑2 and 102‑36 (5‑0)
• Approved Ordinance 3267 amending zoning map to Planned Unit Development for Parcel 03875‑000‑000 (5‑0)
• Awarded bid PC25‑006 to Marshall Brothers for Millville Wastewater Treatment Plant Generator Replacement, $4,564,600 (5‑0)
• Authorized 6‑year lease for new fire‑department command vehicle with Leasing 2, Inc., $65,888 (5‑0)
• Adopted Purchasing Card Manual via Resolution 20250624.2 (5‑0)
• Approved Budget Amendment Resolution 20250624.4 for $400,000 enhancements to Daffin Park and Glenwood ASAP (5‑0)
• Awarded bid PC25‑025 to Marshall Brothers for Odor Control Unit installation, $212,000 (5‑0)
• Reappointed Elizabeth Walters to Panama City Port Authority for a four‑year term (5‑0)

Public Workshop

The virtual workshop was held on June 16, 2025. Commissioners and staff discussed ideas for improving City Hall customer service, the status of the Downtown Marina, and updates to the water billing policy. No votes were taken and no actions were approved, denied, or tabled. The meeting adjourned at 5:30 PM.

City Commission Meetings

The City Commission approved the 2025 Bay County Local Mitigation Strategy Plan and passed Ordinance 3265 allowing golf carts in several neighborhoods. It also adopted budget amendments to fund police equipment and infrastructure surtax projects, approved a $359,840 task order for disaster‑recovery work, and authorized purchases under the Hurricane Sally voluntary home‑buyout program. Additionally, the Commission appointed a Mayor Pro Tempore and set a schedule for virtual workshops and Town Hall meetings.

• Adopted Resolution 20250610.1 to adopt the 2025 Bay County Local Mitigation Strategy Plan (5-0)
• Approved Ordinance 3265 allowing golf carts in Candlewick, Glenwood, Forest Park, Lake Huntington, Liberty and Downtown North (5-0)
• Approved Budget Amendment Resolution 20250610.4 to transfer $42,940 auction proceeds for police equipment (5-0)
• Approved Budget Amendment Resolution 20250610.5 to allocate $5,544 from infrastructure surtax funds (5-0)
• Approved Dewberry Engineers Inc. task order for CDGB Disaster Recovery Project up to $359,840 (5-0)
• Approved purchase of properties under the Voluntary Home Buyout Program for Hurricane Sally (5-0)
• Appointed Commissioner Brian Grainger as Mayor Pro Tempore (5-0)
• Approved schedule for virtual workshops on June 16 and recurring Town Hall meetings (5-0)

Community Redevelopment Board

The Community Redevelopment Board voted 4‑0 to approve the sale of the CRA‑owned parcel at 551 East 6th Street. It also approved virtual workshops, a letter of support for St. Andrews School, and a staff study on expanding the CRA districts. The board authorized applying for state historic site designation for A.D. Harris and combined the July and August meetings into a single session on July 29.

• Approved sale of 551 East 6th Street property (4-0)
• Approved start of virtual workshops (4-0)
• Approved letter of support to TDC for St. Andrews School (4-0)
• Approved staff to seek state historic site designation for A.D. Harris (4-0)
• Approved staff cost estimate for possible CRA district expansion (4-0)
• Approved combining July and August meetings on July 29 (4-0)
• Approved minutes from May 6, 2025 meeting (4-0)
• Approved motion to adjourn the meeting (4-0)

City Commission Meetings

The commission administered oaths of office to newly elected Commissioner Robbie Hughes (Ward I), Commissioner Josh Street (Ward IV), and Mayor Allan Branch. A roll call listed Commissioners Robbie Hughes, Janice Lucas, Brian Grainger, Josh Street and Mayor Allan Branch as present. No further business was taken and the meeting adjourned at 12:40 p.m.

City Commission Meetings

The Commission adopted its consent agenda, approving multiple grant and contract awards, including a $4,599,421.75 disaster‑recovery contract for the Glenwood project. It also approved a K‑9 transfer agreement for the police department, a semi‑permanent closure of West Beach Drive at Frankford Avenue, and a budget amendment moving $11,435 of forfeiture funds to cover bullet‑proof vest grants. All items were approved by a unanimous 5‑0 vote.

• Approved $4,599,421.75 Glenwood disaster‑recovery contract (5‑0)
• Approved $568,916.53 contract for Hometown Revitalization Group C (5‑0)
• Approved $410,399.16 contract for Hometown Revitalization Group F (5‑0)
• Approved K‑9 transfer agreement between DeFuniak Springs and Panama City Police (5‑0)
• Approved semi‑permanent closure of West Beach Drive at Frankford Avenue (5‑0)
• Approved budget amendment moving $11,435 forfeiture funds to General Grants Fund for bullet‑proof vest grant (5‑0)
• Approved purchase offer for 1309 Chestnut Avenue (5‑0)
• Appointed Jennifer Bowman to Downtown Improvement Board (5‑0)

Infrastructure Surtax Oversight Committee

The committee approved the minutes from the November 13, 2024 meeting by consensus. It also approved the financial review and use of infrastructure surtax money for the period January 1 to March 31, 2025, also by consensus. No public comments were received.

• Approved minutes of November 13, 2024 meeting (consensus)
• Approved financial review and use of surtax money 01/01/2025‑03/31/2025 (consensus)

City Commission Meetings

The commission approved a consent agenda that included several special event permits, multiple infrastructure contracts, and a $405,000 state grant for the Rails with Trails project. Contracts were awarded to Marshall Brothers ($1,518,199) and Mainline Construction ($1,845,398) with authority for additional change orders. The commission also reappointed two members to the Civil Service Board for two‑year terms.

• Approved Special Event Permit for Extreme Tour (June 4, 2025) at 530 Jenks Avenue
• Approved Special Event Permit for Whiskey & War Stories (June 14, 2025) Downtown
• Approved Special Event Permit for GrooveFest (June 21, 2025) Downtown Marina
• Awarded ITB PC25-035 contract to Marshall Brothers for $1,518,199.00 with change‑order authority up to $75,909.95
• Approved Change Order No. 3 to Marshall Brothers for $179,786.00 on CDBG‑DR Project STORM Group D
• Awarded ITB PC25-036 contract to Mainline Construction for $1,845,398.16 with change‑order authority up to $92,269.91
• Authorized acceptance of $405,000 state grant for Rails with Trails and related budget amendment
• Reappointed David Vickers and David Randall to the Civil Service Board for two‑year terms

Planning Board

The board approved the April 14, 2025 minutes and unanimously approved a variance request, several final plat proposals, a planned unit development, and a Unified Land Development Code amendment. All motions passed with a 5‑0 vote.

• Approved April 14, 2025 minutes (5-0)
• Approved variance request for 709 10th Court E (CPC-PLN-2025-0595/0596) (5-0)
• Recommended approval of Liberty Phase 10 subdivision plat (CPC-PLN-2025-0409) (5-0)
• Recommended approval with conditions of 25‑lot final plat on Shoreline Circle (CPC-PLN-2025-0462) (5-0)
• Recommended approval of Planned Unit Development at 6 3S 12W -1- (CPC-PLN-2025-0492) (5-0)
• Recommended approval of Unified Land Development Code amendment (CPC-PLN-2025-0523) (5-0)

Community Redevelopment Board

The Community Redevelopment Board approved the minutes from the April 15, 2025 meeting with a unanimous 3‑0 roll‑call vote. The board then adjourned the May 6 meeting by a unanimous 4‑0 roll‑call vote. No other actions or approvals were taken.

• Approved April 15, 2025 CRA meeting minutes (3-0)
• Adjourned May 6, 2025 meeting (4-0)

City Commission Meetings

The City Commission adopted the minutes from the April 8 meeting and added a commissioner report to the agenda. It approved three ordinances annexing and rezoning 2.14 acres at Airport Drive, and authorized a $4,607,573.44 award (up to $4,837,952.11 with contingency) for SRF Area D‑14 improvements. Additional contracts for field maintenance and cyber‑security services were also approved, each by a unanimous 4‑0 vote.

• Approved April 8, 2025 meeting minutes (4-0)
• Approved addition of a commissioner report and agenda modifications (4-0)
• Approved Ordinance 3261.1 annexing 2.14 acres at 3716, 3712 Airport Drive (4-0)
• Approved Ordinance 3261.2 future land‑use map change to General Commercial at Airport Drive (4-0)
• Approved Ordinance 3261.3 zoning change to General Commercial‑2 at Airport Drive (4-0)
• Approved award of Bid PC25-033 SRF Area D‑14 Improvements to Mainline Construction, Inc. for $4,607,573.44 (up to $4,837,952.11) (4-0)
• Approved contract with Circle P Enterprises LLC for field maintenance at $92,169 annually (4-0)
• Approved contract with SBS Cyber Security for cyber‑security services at $97,700 annually (4-0)

Community Redevelopment Board

The board approved the February 18 meeting minutes and voted to allow public comment on the 15th/MLK Redevelopment Project. It then directed staff to begin negotiations with the Sankofa Group for a purchase or public‑private partnership and to hold a community workshop. Several performance agreements for TIF rebate applications and an MOU with World Changers were approved, along with improvements to Henry Davis Park and a change to the board's meeting schedule. The meeting was adjourned at 6:47 PM.

• Approved February 18, 2025 meeting minutes (5‑0)
• Allowed public comment on 15th/MLK Redevelopment Project (5‑0)
• Directed staff to negotiate with Sankofa Group and schedule public workshop (5‑0)
• Approved performance agreement for TIF rebate application for 445 Grace Ave (5‑0)
• Approved performance agreement for TIF rebate application for 401 E 6th St (5‑0)
• Approved MOU between World Changers and CRA districts (5‑0)
• Approved improvements to Henry Davis Park (FY25) (5‑0)
• Changed day, start time, and location of regular CRA meetings (4‑1)

Planning Board

The Planning Board approved a variance for accessory structures at 310 East Beach Drive E. It also approved a three‑story commercial development at 2627 HWY 77. The board recommended denial of a rezoning request for General Commercial‑2 on Parker Drive. All three actions passed with unanimous 5‑0 votes.

• Approved variance for accessory structures at 310 East Beach Drive E (5‑0)
• Approved three‑story commercial development at 2627 HWY 77 (5‑0)
• Recommended denial of rezoning to General Commercial‑2 on Parker Drive (5‑0)
• Approved March 10, 2025 minutes (5‑0)

City Commission Meetings

The commission approved the minutes from the March 18 and March 25 meetings (4‑0). They adopted Resolution No. 20250408.1, extending the St. Andrews Community Redevelopment District boundaries and approving the interlocal agreement (4‑0). They also delayed item 11.a, the $2,716,208 contract award, to the April 24 meeting (3‑0 with one abstention). The body approved the consent agenda (except item 9.f.), the March 2025 financial report, reappointed board members, and appointed Taylor Williams to the Housing Authority Board (votes 4‑0 unless noted).

• Approved March 18 & 25 minutes (4-0)
• Deferred item 11.a contract award $2,716,208 to April 24 (3-0, 1 abstention)
• Adopted Resolution 20250408.1 extending St. Andrews redevelopment district (4-0)
• Approved additional minute for Hank Picken audience participation (4-0)
• Approved consent agenda except item 9.f. (4-0)
• Approved March 2025 Monthly Financial Statement (4-0)
• Reappointed William Cramer to Firefighters’ Pension Trust Board (4-0)
• Appointed Taylor Williams to Panama City Housing Authority Board (4-0)

City Commission Meetings

The commission approved the minutes of the January 14, 2025 Hurricane Disaster Relief Fund meeting, adopted the quarterly financial reports, and ratified three expenditures totaling $12,643.75. All motions passed unanimously with a 4‑0 vote. The meeting was adjourned at 10:37 a.m.

• Approved minutes for Jan 14 2025 Hurricane Disaster Relief Fund meeting (4-0)
• Approved quarterly financial reports (4-0)
• Ratified $183.75 reimbursement to City Attorney’s office for annual report fees (4-0)
• Ratified $7,900.00 first progress bill for annual independent audit (4-0)
• Ratified $4,560.00 for accounting services (4-0)
• Adjourned meeting (4-0)

City Commission Meetings

The Panama City City Commission approved several items, including a $387,280 task order for Barge Design Solutions, a resolution supporting a Florida Boating Improvement Program grant, and multiple special event permits. They also approved a temporary daily closure of Cherry Street at North Harris Avenue and an easement with Florida Power & Light for a transformer at the MLK Recreation Center. All motions passed with unanimous or near‑unanimous votes.

• Approved addition of discussion on April 8, 2025 meeting time (4-0)
• Approved consent agenda items: special events, MOUs, and bid rejection (4-0)
• Approved temporary daily closure of Cherry St & North Harris Ave (4-0)
• Approved Resolution No. 20250325.1 supporting FDEP Boating Improvement grant (3-1)
• Approved Barge Design Solutions task order up to $387,280 for Area D-14/D-15 improvements (4-0)
• Approved Food Truck special event at St. Andrews Marina (4-0)
• Approved easement with Florida Power & Light for transformer at MLK Recreation Center (4-0)
• Approved motion to keep meeting times unchanged for April and May meetings (4-0)