The agenda includes the dissolution of title to split a two story duplex on 9th Street into two separate properties, the installation of a 20,000-pound boat lift on 15th Circle, and a variance for an existing, seven foot tall, reflective sculptural anchor on 4th Street.
The agenda includes $106,750 to buy a new club car, a new Ford Ranger, and a new Ford F-150, plus a $4.5 million warrant, the budget workshop, grant applications, city website updates, an engineering service agreement, proposals for a golf course advisory committee and for fans for the clubhouse porch. There are ordinance changes for variances and certification of multi-story structures and resolutions to impose special assessments and to determine the millage rate.
Committee and Department Reports:
Chief Jamie Buxton reported this year's fishing derby and the July 4th BBQ were tremendous successes. The new Dodge Ram has been wrapped to match the fleet.
The code enforcement focus was managing garbage and yard bin violations, resolving public nuisances, and supporting community events.
City Administrator John Bartus reported the city has submitted grant applications for park restrooms, a fitness trail, the new electronic message sign, and a wedding/family gathering area for Sunset Park. The city was awarded the FDEM grant for $220,500 to elevate wastewater lift stations.
City Clerk Roussin reported that the city website has been updated to comply with ADA guidelines.
The building department has completed 122 inspections, and has 10 active construction projects in the city. Annual rental renewal safety inspections of more than 700 short term rental properties remain a primary focus.
The recreation committee is concerned about the reported TDC grant and city confusion over the basketball court schedule. Poor communication between the commission and the rec committee is an ongoing issue. Their full report is included in the packet.
Consent Items:
Items to be voted on one motion include the purchase of an $18,666.80 club car for public works, a $38,480 new 2026 Ford Ranger super crew pickup truck for the building department, and a $49,604 new 2026 Ford F-150 police responder for the police department, as well as approving a warrant for $4,549,876.66, a restroom maintenance contract for $23,628.37, a $29,880.37 local monitoring system for the wastewater plant, and the meeting minutes.
Action Items:
The commission will review the FY 26/27 budget workshop.
The commission will approve a $42,000 or $54,500 CPH Engineering Service Agreement to develop a Collection System Action Plan
The commission will discuss a rec committee proposal to form an advisory committee for the future of the golf course.
The commission will discuss a rec committee proposal of fans for the golf course clubhouse porch.
Ordinances & Resolutions:
The commission will approve the first reading of an amendment on variances and the first reading of an amendment for certification and recertification of existing and future multi-story structures.
The commission will also approve a resolution imposing stormwater utility special assessments and a resolution to determine the proposed millage rate, and the current year rolled-back rate.
Secretary-Treasurer’s Report
Commissioner Harding will report on the June financial summary.
Commissioners' Reports
Commissioner Harding will report on the wastewater report for July 13 and give a dry flood proofing project update.
Commissioner Diel has another KCB Day update.
Commissioner DiFransico has an update on 680 11th Street.
Vice-Mayor Colonell has a city hall update.
Mayor Foster will report on the police union contract and property taxes
