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AGENDA
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1.Swearing-In Ceremony for three (3) year terms of office for Thomas Centracchio Seat 1 and Daniel M. Johnson Seat 2. County Judge Raymond Forbess Jr.
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2.City Council election of a Mayor and Vice Mayor to serve from May 19, 2026 to May 18, 2027. Erin West
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3.Proclamation: National Safe Boating Week
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4.Presentation by Purvis, Gray & Company of the Audited Financial Statements for the period ending September 30, 2025. Ron Whitesides, CPA - Purvis, Gray & Company
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5.Second and final reading of a Development Agreement for approximately 111 acres at 965 Leonard C. Taylor Parkway, properties known as parcels 016451-000-00 and 016451-003-00, located on the southeast corner of US17 and SR16 and owned by HLM Investments, LLC and Louis L. Huntley Enterprises, Inc. Lisa Walsh
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6.Second and final reading of Ordinance No. O-04-2026, a zoning amendment for property located at 310 Oakridge Avenue, parcel 016646-000-00.
Zoning Amendment From: GCR, Gateway Corridor Residential To: INS, Institutional. Lisa Walsh
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7.Second and Final Reading of Ordinance O-05-2026, amending Chapter 117 of the City Code relating to fences, walls, and hedges. Lisa Walsh
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8.City Council approval of the Daughters of American Revolution Proclamation for America's 250th Birthday. Erin West
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9.City Council approval of funding in the amount of $132,000 to Wesco for “CL200 Centron Meters with Tantalus” to be used by the Electric department. Marsha Lowry
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10.City Council approval of the Rivers House Porchfest special event. Kimberly Thomas
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11.City Council approval of early Surplus of PD 2017 Ford Taurus. Chief Hines
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12.Food Truck Friday Proposal Submitted by Michael Kerekes. Kimberly Thomas
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13.Pedal for Impact - Veterans Cancer Network. Kimberly Thomas
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14.Approval of Nominees for Planning & Zoning Board Seat 1, Seat 2, and Seat 4. Lisa Walsh, Erin West
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15.City Council approval of, and authorization for the Mayor, City Attorney and City Clerk to execute, Construction Loan Agreement WW100450 in the amount of $8,742,000.00, with a Principal Forgiveness (Grant) amount of $6,993,600.00, with the Florida Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP) Clean Water State Revolving Fund (SRF) Program, which includes funding / Task Order to CPH Corporation in the amount of $295,500.00 for project management, American Iron & Steel compliance, “Build America/Buy American” compliance, Davis-Bacon Act Compliance, Disbursement Request management, final As-Built Plans, and Operation & Maintenance Manuals for rehabilitation and improvements to the Harbor Road Water Treatment Plant / North Water Service Territory. Scott Schultz
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16.City Council discussion of the financials associated with FDEP – SRF Construction Loan Agreement DW100441 in the amount of $5,356,000.00, with a Principal Forgiveness (Grant) amount of $1,647,637.00 (Water Fund) and Construction Loan Agreement WW100450 in the amount of $8,742,000.00, with a Principal Forgiveness (Grant) amount of $6,993,600.00 (Wastewater Fund). Scott Schultz
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17.Presentation of Quarter 2 Budget vs Actual Financial Statements for FY2026. Marsha Lowry
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18.Council consideration of pending retirement of City Attorney as an employee at the end of May 2026. L.J. Arnold III
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19.City Manager & City Attorney Reports / Correspondence
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20.City Council Reports / Correspondence
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