Venice City Council discusses police staffing, train depot purchase; budget workshop set for July 8
The Venice City Council reviewed a police staffing study, considered buying the Venice Train Depot Lift Station for $10 from Sarasota County, and discussed a proposed $255,000 budget increase during its June 23 meeting. No binding votes have been published yet, as minutes remain pending. The week also saw code enforcement hearings before a special magistrate. Upcoming meetings include a City Council budget workshop and Planning Commission variance hearings.
City Council discusses staffing, depot, and budget
The council’s June 23 agenda included a presentation on Police Department staffing levels. Council members also considered an ordinance to increase the city’s total budget revenue and expenditures by $255,000, though no final action has been recorded. They discussed adopting a revised Land Development Schedule of Fees and Charges and held an appeal hearing regarding multifamily construction at 816 Ormond Street. The council also reviewed a request to proceed with the Venice Airport environmental review.
One item listed for possible action was the purchase of the Venice Train Depot Lift Station from Sarasota County for $10.00. The meeting was an agenda-only event; official minutes have not yet been published, so no decisions are confirmed.
Special Magistrate hears code violations and water restriction appeals
On July 1, the Special Magistrate for Code Enforcement reviewed several property violation cases. Cases included a notice of violation for Justin Junda (case CEZN25-0008) and for Hawks Run Development LLC regarding street drainage (case CESW26-001). The magistrate also heard citation appeals for water and irrigation restrictions filed by Jose and Katherine Requeima (CEMI26-0019), John and Nancy Eiseman (CEMI26-0018), and Samuel George Joynson and Anna McLean (CEMI26-0023). As with the council meeting, minutes have not yet been published, so outcomes of these hearings are not yet available.
Coming up
Planning Commission – Tuesday, July 7: The commission will hold quasi-judicial hearings on variance requests for properties at 201 The Esplanade and 412 Hunter Drive. Staff reports and site plans are available for review.
City Council budget workshop – Wednesday, July 8: Council members will finalize fiscal decisions, including a cost-benefit analysis comparing an IT server project to cloud solutions, a review of items removed from the General Fund Budget, and calculation of the proposed millage rate for the coming year.
Historic and Architectural Preservation Board – Thursday, July 9: The board will review a pre-application for floorplans and elevations at 401 Nassau St S and discuss proposed changes to the city’s facade color requirements.
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