city council business meeting july 19 2022

City Council Business Meeting on Tuesday, July 19 at 9 a.m.

Friday July, 15 2022

Topics include Nuisance Abatement Initial Assessment, Maximum Millage Rate & Proposed Budget, and Southern Recreational Facility.

The Palm Coast City Council meets regularly to discuss and vote on official City business. These meetings are open to the public and Palm Coast residents are strongly encouraged to attend. An increase in public engagement helps to build a stronger sense of community, increases valuable discussions, and decreases division.

A business meeting will take place beginning at 9 a.m. on Tuesday, July 19, 2022. Details of the items on the agenda are listed below.

  • The Community Development Department will present an ordinance amending the zoning map designation for 67.69 +/- acres of real property to reconfigure the existing High Intensity Commercial and Multifamily Residential zoning districts on the property. The project is consistent with the Comprehensive Plan and it has compatibility with proximate uses. The Planning and Land Development Regulation Board voted 6-0 to recommend approval to City Council.
  • The Community Development Department will present a resolution to approve the Nuisance Abatement Initial Assessment. In December 2010, the City adopted Resolution 2010-168 - Non-Ad Valorem Assessments for Nuisance Abatement. Each year the preliminary and final assessment roll needs to be adopted by City Council prior to September 15. This Resolution is intended to adopt a preliminary assessment roll. The final roll will be prepared and brought back to City Council at their August 9, 2022 Workshop and the August 16, 2022 Business Meeting for action.
  • The Finance Department will present a resolution to set a proposed maximum millage rate and set the first tentative budget hearing date. On July 12, 2022, City Council was presented the Fiscal Year 2023 General Fund Budget, and an overview of the TRIM rate options. As discussed, staff is proposing a maximum millage rate of 4.6100 mills, which is a 14.85 % increase from the rolled-back rate of 4.0138 mills.
  • The Stormwater & Engineering Department will present a resolution approving a contract amendment with Gilbane Building Company to establish the guaranteed maximum price for the Southern Recreation Facility (formerly known as the Regional Racquet Center), including a contingency and related expenses to the project. On June 28, 2022, staff presented an update to City Council giving an overview of the Recreation Facility and how it will serve as a part of the Southern Recreation Area. Gilbane obtained bids and will present Council with this information for review and direction so that a Guaranteed Maximum Price (GMP) can be established.
  • The Public Works Department will present a resolution approving fleet purchases of a CTX160 Mini Skid Steer from Vermeer Southeast, a Ford F-250 from Duval Ford, and a landscape trailer from Car Shop Trailer Sales. This agenda item is part of standard operations and part of the Fleet Replacement Process for FY22.

The following items will be presented as consent items for approval:

  • Resolution approving a contract with P&S Paving for the Belle Terre Parkway right turn lane at Easthamption Boulevard Project.
  • Resolution approving an increase in the purchase order with Elavon for credit card processing fees for transactions at the Palm Harbor Golf Course
  • The City Manager will present a report detailing all emergency and sole source purchases for the month of June 2022, in accordance with Sec 2.25 of Chapter 2, Article 1 Division 3 of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Palm Coast.

Public Comments will be opened at the beginning and end of the business meeting in accordance with Section 286.0114 Florida Statutes and pursuant to the City Council’s Meeting Policies and Procedures. Each speaker will approach the podium, provide his/her name and may speak for up to 3 minutes.

Meetings of the Palm Coast City Council typically occur three times per month. A 6 p.m. business meeting on the first Tuesday of the month, a 9 a.m. workshop meeting on the second Tuesday of the month, and a 9 a.m. business meeting on the third Tuesday of the month. All meetings take place in the Community Wing at City Hall at 160 Lake Avenue in Palm Coast.

Business meetings and workshops are open to the public and are streamed live on the City’s YouTube channelMeeting agendas for all public meetings are posted in advance of each meeting on the City’s websiteAll agendas can be viewed here.

If you wish to obtain more information regarding the City Council’s agenda, please contact the City Clerk's Office at 386-986-3713. In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, persons needing assistance to participate in any of these proceedings should contact the City Clerk at 386-986-3713, at least 48 hours prior to the meeting.

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The Authors

Shannon Martin

Public Information Supervisor