Council finalized dumpster-enclosure and parking-lot leases on Nebraska Avenue to The Social and Kazu's Sushi, and advanced a measure routing slum-and-blight demolition appeals to a special magistrate.
26 items on the agenda · 18 decisions recorded
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Code Enforcement Officers' Appreciation Week
approvedMayor Chopper Davis read a proclamation designating June 2–6, 2025 as Code Enforcement Officers Appreciation Week, recognizing the City's code enforcement division for their service, including their work during hurricanes. The City Manager and Chief introduced and praised the code enforcement team.
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[00:00:30] We have a proclamation here, it's the Code Enforcement Officers Appreciation Week. [00:00:59] This is a proclamation of the City of New Port Richey Office of the Mayor, whereas [00:01:14] Code Enforcement Officers provide for the safety, health and welfare of the citizens [00:01:18] in this community through the enforcement of buildings, zoning, housing, animal control, [00:01:23] fire, safety, environmental and other codes and ordinances, and whereas Code Enforcement [00:01:27] Officers are responsible for improving neighborhood and the quality of lives of the residents [00:01:32] in the community, and whereas every day, assisted by support and program staff, they attempt [00:01:38] to provide quality customer service to the public for the betterment of the community, [00:01:43] and whereas too many times their efforts go unnoticed, even after code compliance has [00:01:47] been accomplished due to their efforts and expertise, and whereas Code Enforcement Officers [00:01:52] are dedicated, well-trained and highly responsible individuals who take their jobs seriously [00:01:57] and are proud of their department and the local government within which they serve, [00:02:02] and whereas the Florida Association of Code Enforcement has declared the first week of [00:02:06] June be set aside by local government to honor and recognize their Code Enforcement Officers. [00:02:11] Now therefore, I, Chopper Davis, Mayor of the City of New Port Richey, do hereby designate [00:02:15] the week of June 2-6, 2025 as Code Enforcement Officers Appreciation Week and encourage all [00:02:23] citizens to join this Council in expressing appreciation for the dedication and outstanding [00:02:28] service provided by the individuals who serve as our Code Enforcement Officers. [00:02:32] I just want to say that they're unsung heroes in town. They only go where the problems are, [00:02:40] and where a lot of the officers keep an eye on the neighborhood, you know, they go where [00:02:44] the problem is right off the bat, so a compliment to you guys. [00:02:50] Chief, I'll allow you to introduce your staff, but before you do, I'd like to at least affirm [00:02:57] for the Council that this group of City employees is definitely driven by a passion for public [00:03:05] service. They are a group that represents a wide array of skills we have found from [00:03:13] their supervisor, Eric J. Down. During the hurricanes, they played a myriad of roles [00:03:20] within the organization to ensure that our residents and members of the business community [00:03:28] were restored as quickly as possible and that their damages were documented appropriately. [00:03:36] Many dutiful hours were devoted to it and without complaint, and I appreciated that [00:03:46] very much. They also have implemented programs that demonstrate how much they're willing [00:03:55] to give back to the community, and I appreciate that about their efforts as well, so thank [00:04:02] you all for serving. [00:04:04] Thank you, Ms. Manns, Mayor, City Council members, City Clerk. So we have an awesome [00:04:18] code enforcement division. We have Eric, we have Diane, our Clerk, we have Eric J., the [00:04:24] Supervisor, we have Alec, James, and Chris, a very high-performing group of individuals [00:04:31] and we're really proud of them. But tonight, we come together to recognize and honor a [00:04:35] group of dedicated professionals whose work often goes unnoticed, but is essential to [00:04:40] our community, our code enforcement officers. [00:04:44] Your role is not just about enforcing the rules, it's about protecting the health, safety [00:04:49] and welfare of the community we all cherish, and that is so true. Whether it's ensuring [00:04:55] properties are well-maintained, addressing life safety issues, or working collaboratively [00:05:00] with residents and business owners to find solutions, your efforts have a profound impact [00:05:06] on the quality of life. Some people call it quality of place in our community, and there's [00:05:11] no doubt about that. You guys really, really hold the line on that. [00:05:15] The work you do requires patience, tact, and a deep sense of responsibility. It is not [00:05:22] always easy, sometimes it's challenging, and sometimes it's thankless. We hear that [00:05:26] a lot from some. But what they do is absolutely with professionalism and compassion, and they [00:05:34] make a big difference out there. You are the frontline defenders of our community standards, [00:05:40] and your commitment ensures that our community remains safe, beautiful, and welcoming for [00:05:45] everybody. Because for these reasons, you must continue to be our frontline defenders. [00:05:51] I really love that word, because that's what they are. On behalf of our entire community, [00:05:56] thank you for all that you do. You make a difference, and we are proud of you. Happy [00:06:00] appreciation week. [00:06:21] Thanks guys, much appreciated.
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April 30, 2025 Work Session Minutes
Approval of minutes from the April 30, 2025 work session, along with the May 13 and May 20, 2025 special meeting minutes.
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[00:06:51] April 30th, work session minutes. Approval of the minutes for May 13th, 2025, special [00:06:58] meeting minutes. May 20th, 2025, special meeting minutes.
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May 20, 2025 Work Session and Regular Meeting Minutes
approvedApproval of the May 20, 2025 Work Session and Regular Meeting minutes as part of the consent agenda.
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[00:07:28] May 20th, 2025, work session regular minute meetings.
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Purchases/Payments for City Council Approval
approvedon consentCouncil approved the consent agenda item covering purchases/payments by unanimous voice vote.
- motion:Motion to approve the consent agenda including purchases/payments for City Council approval. (passed)4–0
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[00:14:16] consent agenda. Move for approval. I'll second. All those in favor, please say aye. Aye. [00:14:24] Four nothing. Public reading of ordinances. Second reading of ordinance number 2025-23-24,
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Second Reading, Ordinance No. 2025-2326: Property Lease Agreement w/CJBJ Ventures LLC (The Social)
approvedCouncil held the second reading and approved Ordinance 2025-2326, authorizing a three-year lease of a portion of city-owned property on the south side of Nebraska Avenue west of Grand Boulevard to CJBJ Ventures LLC (The Social) for use as a dumpster enclosure at $31.20 per month, with the lessee required to obtain general liability insurance.
Ord. Ordinance No. 2025-2326
- motion:Motion to approve Ordinance 2025-2326 authorizing the property lease agreement with CJBJ Ventures LLC. (passed)
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[00:14:31] or 26, I'm sorry, property lease agreement with CJBJ Ventures LLC, the social. This is [00:14:41] ordinance number 2025-23-26, an ordinance of the City of New Port Richey, Florida, authorizing [00:14:45] the lease of a portion of certain property owned by the city and located on the south [00:14:50] side of Nebraska Avenue west of Grand Boulevard, providing authorization for execution of the [00:14:54] lease agreement and providing for an effective date. [00:15:00] Do you have any, what, go ahead. [00:15:03] Yeah, I will, with your permission, Mr. [00:15:04] Mayor. [00:15:05] We got the idea, I think. [00:15:06] I think you did at your May 20th meeting, and I'll just remind you that it's a [00:15:11] three-year lease and we do require that, um, the, that the, um, lease hold, I'm [00:15:25] sorry, the leasee will obtain general liability insurance and the cost [00:15:31] associated with the rental of our dumpster enclosure is $31.20 per month. [00:15:44] Seeing no one come forward, bring it back for discussion and vote. [00:15:49] Move for approval. [00:15:50] I'll second. [00:15:52] Any other comments? [00:15:53] No. [00:15:54] Just don't let, just don't let people live in it. [00:15:58] All those in favor, signify by aye.
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Second Reading, Ordinance No. 2025-2327: Property Lease Agreement w/Kazu's Sushi LLC
approvedCouncil approved on second reading Ordinance 2025-2327, authorizing a property lease agreement with Kazu's Sushi LLC for a portion of the city-owned Nebraska Avenue parking lot, under the same terms as the prior related lease.
Ord. Ordinance No. 2025-2327
- motion:Motion to approve Ordinance 2025-2327 authorizing the property lease agreement with Kazu's Sushi LLC. (passed)
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[00:16:00] Aye. [00:16:00] Those opposed? [00:16:02] Second reading of ordinance 2025-2327, property lease agreement with Kazoo's. [00:16:10] This agenda item also relates to the Nebraska Avenue parking lot, and it's [00:16:15] under the same terms and conditions as your previous agenda item was with the [00:16:22] social and we're recommending approval of entering into the lease [00:16:28] agreement with Kazoo's Sushi. [00:16:33] This is ordinance number 2025-2327. [00:16:36] In ordinance of the city of New Port Richey, Florida, authorizing the lease [00:16:38] of a portion of a certain property owned by the city and located on the south [00:16:42] side of Nebraska Avenue, west of Grand Boulevard, providing authorization [00:16:45] for execution of the lease agreement and providing for an effective date. [00:16:50] Public comment? [00:16:53] Seeing no, back for discussion and vote. [00:16:57] I'll move to approve. [00:16:59] Second. [00:17:00] Your maker. [00:17:02] Second. [00:17:03] I'm good. [00:17:03] Any other comments? [00:17:05] All those in favor, signify by aye. [00:17:07] Aye. [00:17:07] Aye. [00:17:07] Aye. [00:17:08] For nothing, moving on.
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First Reading, Ordinance No. 2025-2328: Slum & Blight - Magistrate
approvedCouncil passed first reading of Ordinance 2025-2328, which amends the city code to send appeals of slum and blight demolition orders directly to a special magistrate instead of the City Council, and removes a specific fee from the ordinance to be set via the annual fee schedule. Staff cited efficiency and the volume of hurricane-damage-related cases as drivers. The motion passed 4-0 on first reading.
Ord. Ordinance No. 2025-2328
- motion:Approve first reading of Ordinance 2025-2328 establishing special magistrate appeals for slum and blight demolition orders. (passed)4–0
Mr. HallMs. MannsTim AkerChapter 6 Article 6 Division 5Ordinance 2025-2328Section 6-190Section 6-191Slum and Blight demolition appealsSpecial Magistrate▶ Jump to 17:09 in the videoShow transcriptHide transcript
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[00:17:09] First reading of ordinance 2025-2328, Slum and Blight Magistrate. [00:17:14] This is ordinance number 2025-2328, in ordinance of the city of New Port Richey, [00:17:18] Florida, providing for amendment of section 6-190 and 6-191 of division five [00:17:25] of article six of chapter six of the code of ordinances pertaining to appeals of [00:17:30] slum and blight orders of demolition, providing for special magistrates to [00:17:34] hear such appeals, providing for required findings and orders, providing for [00:17:37] conflict, severability, and effective date. [00:17:40] As indicated by the city attorney, the purpose of this agenda item is to [00:17:46] establish an ordinance pertaining to the appeals of slum and [00:17:51] blight orders for demolition. [00:17:53] In large part, this agenda item is driven by the number of cases that are currently [00:18:01] pending as a result of properties that have been impacted by hurricane damage. [00:18:09] We are trying an alternate method of hearing in large part to maintain [00:18:15] an expeditious hearing schedule, and Mr. [00:18:18] Hall will further introduce the changes in the ordinance. [00:18:23] Thank you, Ms. [00:18:24] Manns. [00:18:26] As briefly stated, the code presently allows owners or interested parties that [00:18:31] have a slum and blight demolition to appeal the process, or appeal the order [00:18:37] of demolition, and that item would come to the city council to be heard in [00:18:41] a quasi-judicial manner. [00:18:45] What this code does is actually has the ability or states that these appeals [00:18:51] would go directly to the special magistrate to be heard, and that would [00:18:57] clarify that these actions may be untaken by the special magistrate. [00:19:02] We believe that these quasi-judicial matters would be handled in a more [00:19:07] efficient and effective utilization of the city resources by sending them [00:19:10] to that forum to be heard. [00:19:14] The only other change it has in the ordinance is the ordinance actually [00:19:19] sets a specific fee set in the ordinance, and we prefer to have that and [00:19:23] recommend to have those fees taken out of the code and put into the fee [00:19:28] schedule so it could be adjusted accordingly through fee schedule [00:19:33] adoption every year, so those two changes. [00:19:35] It sends it to the magistrate and then takes the specific fee out of the ordinance. [00:19:42] This is the first reading. [00:19:43] At the second hearing, or the second reading of this ordinance, if it so [00:19:48] goes to that, we will be bringing forth a fee resolution also that you [00:19:52] would adopt into this fee schedule. [00:19:57] Any public comment? [00:20:00] Seeing no one come forward, bring it back for discussion and vote. [00:20:05] Move approval. [00:20:07] Second. [00:20:08] I'll second. [00:20:09] Tim Aker. [00:20:09] No, sir. [00:20:13] I think we're on the path. [00:20:16] Let's follow it to get to the next road. [00:20:21] I agree. [00:20:22] I'm good with it. [00:20:23] I think it's just a professional way to do it, much more knowledgeable in [00:20:28] the case spaces and then as a city basis, so I think it's a really good idea. [00:20:33] All those in favor, signify by aye. [00:20:35] Aye. [00:20:36] Those opposed, four nothing.
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Board Appointment: Kelly Mothershead Timmons
approvedCouncil appointed former councilmember Kelly Mothershead-Timmons to the Land Development Review Board as second alternate for a three-year term ending June 3, 2028. The motion passed 4-0.
- motion:Motion to appoint Kelly Mothershead-Timmons to the Land Development Review Board as second alternate for a three-year term through June 3, 2028. (passed)4–0
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[00:20:38] Okay. [00:20:38] Now the business items board appointment, Kelly Mothershead-Timmons. [00:20:42] I think I remember her. [00:20:46] Yes, a specific appointment that's being requested is to the land [00:20:51] development review board and it is in the position as a second alternate. [00:20:57] As all of you will recall, Kelly Mothershead-Timmons just recently left [00:21:03] her term as a city council person where she served for three [00:21:07] years and did so honorably. [00:21:10] The agenda item this evening is to appoint her to the land [00:21:15] development review board. [00:21:16] The term of office is three years. [00:21:19] Therefore, if you determine it to be appropriate, the term of office would [00:21:23] span through June 3rd of 2028. [00:21:27] Come on down. [00:21:30] Sell us. [00:21:34] You already know how awesome I am, so I've got to sell it. [00:21:42] You wore a badge too, so we'd recognize you. [00:21:44] That's right, I had my name tag on. [00:21:46] I've been working all day, but I'm a realtor, so it's perfect for me to be [00:21:51] on the land development review board. [00:21:52] Having been on city council, I have a lot more knowledge as far as how our [00:21:55] city works with that and real estate obviously brings that knowledge to it as [00:22:00] well. [00:22:01] Do we have anybody else who would like to speak? [00:22:06] Bring it back for discussion and vote. [00:22:08] It's going to be a long discussion. [00:22:10] I know, I'm sure. [00:22:12] Move for approval. [00:22:13] I'll second. [00:22:14] Any comments? [00:22:17] Looking forward to it. [00:22:18] Good idea. [00:22:19] Well, I'm glad you found your spot. [00:22:21] Thank you. [00:22:21] I was waiting for the comments. [00:22:23] We'll talk about that later. [00:22:25] All those in favor, signify aye. [00:22:28] Aye. [00:22:29] Four nothing.
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Board Appointment: George Russell, Environmental Committee
approvedCouncil appointed George Russell to the Environmental Committee for a two-year term expiring June 3, 2027. Russell, a 29-year resident, expressed enthusiasm for the committee's volunteer work and interest in promoting it through the city's quarterly newsletter, The Bridge.
- motion:Motion to approve the appointment of George Russell to the Environmental Committee for a two-year term expiring June 3, 2027. (passed)4–0
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[00:22:31] Board appointment for George Russell, environmental committee. [00:22:34] Mr. [00:22:35] Russell too is in attendance this evening and he is seeking an appointment as a [00:22:40] member of the environmental committee. [00:22:43] The terms of office for the environmental committee are for two year terms and Mr. [00:22:50] Russell seems from his application to be very well suited for placement on this [00:22:56] board. [00:22:58] Therefore, we're recommending that you consider his appointment and if you do [00:23:02] so, his term of office would expire on June 3rd of 2027. [00:23:08] Well, I know everybody in the house except for you, George, so you might as [00:23:10] well come down and talk to us. [00:23:11] I understand you have my application. [00:23:27] I know it's handwritten, so if you have any questions of clarity, I'm certainly [00:23:30] glad to take those, but first of all. [00:23:32] Is it incursive? [00:23:33] Just kidding. [00:23:34] Only partially. [00:23:36] Yes, so thank you for your consideration. [00:23:40] Council, honorable mayor, city manager, and Judy Myers, thanks for your help in [00:23:46] coordinating this effort. [00:23:49] I really just want to say a few things about the committee itself primarily. [00:23:53] After living here in New Port Richey for over 29 years, I just learned about the [00:23:58] council and when I heard about it, I was like, and there was an opening for a [00:24:03] member, so I'm going to apply for that. [00:24:04] That sounds really interesting. [00:24:06] And so just after working alongside them for the last nearly three months, I've [00:24:12] learned that they really do a lot of good for the community. [00:24:15] A lot of volunteer work is being done that I think is great for the community. [00:24:20] I'd like to see more exposure of that work and more recognition of that work, [00:24:26] and would like to help facilitate it as a new member if possible. [00:24:35] So nothing but good things to say about the committee so far, and would [00:24:40] really enjoy the opportunity. [00:24:43] So again, if there's any questions, please let me know. [00:24:46] We're going to step up and sell the environmental committee. [00:24:50] You can help, let me just say, you can help us get something written up so we [00:24:56] put it in the quarterly paper, or do we have the city paper? [00:25:02] Quarterly paper, yeah, that would be good. [00:25:05] Bridge? [00:25:06] Yeah, the bridge. [00:25:07] It's called the bridge. [00:25:07] It's called the bridge. [00:25:08] Yep, yep. [00:25:09] I've seen it. [00:25:09] Yeah. [00:25:10] Yeah, it'd be a good place for some of that. [00:25:12] Yeah. [00:25:13] I'll speak to Dale and the rest of the committee about it. [00:25:16] You're so, you know, it's a way to sell us out there because everybody gets one. [00:25:20] Yeah. [00:25:21] It'd be great to be involved in that. [00:25:22] Thank you. [00:25:23] Thank you. [00:25:25] Anybody else like to speak? [00:25:28] Seeing no one else come forward, we'll bring it back for discussion and vote. [00:25:31] Move for approval. [00:25:35] Welcome again. [00:25:40] I just would like to say, this is one of my favorite lines that 90% of the [00:25:46] volunteer work is done by 10% of the people be part of the 10% just as George is doing it. [00:25:51] You know, so although, and excuse me, get Kelly too. [00:25:58] All those in favor signify by aye. [00:26:00] Aye. [00:26:01] Four nothing. [00:26:02] Reappointment of Bob Lankford to the Fireman's Pension Board. [00:26:10] Mr. [00:26:11] Lankford has been a member of the Firefighter's Pension Board since 2013, [00:26:17] and he currently serves as secretary of the board. [00:26:21] His term expired on May 21st of 2025, and he did submit an application [00:26:27] for reappointment to the board. [00:26:30] The term of office is a four year period of time, and Mr. [00:26:35] Lankford has served as a very valued member of the board. [00:26:41] We would like to continue his service.
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Board Re-Appointment: Bob Langford, Firefighters Pension Board
approvedCouncil reappointed Bob Langford (Lankford) to the Firefighters Pension Board for a term expiring June 3, 2029. The motion passed unanimously by voice vote with no public comment.
- motion:Reappoint Bob Langford to the Firefighters Pension Board with term expiring June 3, 2029. (passed)
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[00:26:43] And so we're recommending that you consider reappointment of Mr. [00:26:47] Lankford to the board for renewal that will expire on June 3rd of 2029. [00:26:53] We have any public comment? [00:26:56] Seeing no one come forward, bring it back for discussion and vote. [00:27:00] Move for approval. [00:27:01] I'll second. [00:27:02] Any comments? [00:27:04] I just want to say that I started out with the Fireman's Pension Board and he was on [00:27:08] council, and when I became on council, he went to the Fireman's Pension Board. [00:27:12] So, you know, we've been kind of supporting the city for a long time. [00:27:16] All those in favor signify by aye. [00:27:18] Aye. [00:27:18] Aye. [00:27:19] Aye. [00:27:20] All right. [00:27:20] Interlocal agreement between the city of New Port Richey and the city of New Port Richey and Manatee Point Drive. [00:27:27] Yes. [00:27:28] The agreement relates to Manatee Point Drive, which is a public street that's [00:27:32] owned and maintained by New Port Richey. [00:27:36] There are actually nine residentially zoned properties located on that street [00:27:43] that are planted in such a fashion that they actually have jurisdictional rights [00:27:50] in both New Port Richey and New Port Richey, which creates some complexities as it [00:27:59] relates to service delivery. [00:28:01] The tax collector, though, hasn't figured out good and make sure that we get our [00:28:06] fair share of the portion of property that does fall within the boundaries of [00:28:12] the city, but it's almost bifurcated, like the front yard is in one city, the [00:28:16] backyards in another.
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Interlocal Agreement between the City of New Port Richey and the City of Port Richey RE: Manatee Point Drive
approvedCouncil considered an interlocal agreement with the City of New Port Richey to clarify service responsibilities (building permits, law enforcement, fire, solid waste, recreation, public works) for nine properties along Manatee Point Drive that straddle the two cities. Five properties fall under New Port Richey and four under New Port Richey. The agreement, prompted by Hurricane Helene damage and redevelopment needs, was approved 4-0 as a stopgap, with the city attorney recommending pursuit of a special act of the legislature for a permanent fix.
- motion:Motion to approve the interlocal agreement between New Port Richey and New Port Richey regarding Manatee Point Drive. (passed)4–0
Manatee Point DriveCity of Port RicheyCity AttorneyDebbie MannsFlorida Interlocal Cooperation Act of 1969Hurricane HeleneSpecial act of the legislature▶ Jump to 28:20 in the videoShow transcriptHide transcript
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[00:28:20] And in order to address some of the administrative confusion that occurs from [00:28:25] time to time, the city manager of New Port Richey and I decided that it would be a [00:28:31] good idea to enter into an interlocal agreement. [00:28:35] We have done so, or we are proposing an agreement which would accomplish that, [00:28:41] which provides for building permit and inspection services, law enforcement [00:28:49] services, fire services, solid waste collection services, recreation services, [00:28:56] public work services for all existing infrastructure and facilities. [00:29:01] Five of the properties would fall under the responsibility of New Port Richey, four [00:29:07] of which would fall to New Port Richey. [00:29:11] We've attached a map which delineates which properties fall within whose [00:29:16] jurisdiction for this service agreement. [00:29:19] I'm sorry that it's poor quality because it's so small, it's hard to read, but the [00:29:25] blue properties are New Port Richey and the yellow properties are New Port Richey. [00:29:31] We're prompting this action based on the Florida Interlocal Cooperation Act of [00:29:38] 1969. [00:29:40] The city attorney has drafted the interlocal agreement. [00:29:44] We have sent notices to all of the property owners to advise them of the [00:29:51] interlocal agreement and our hearings related to such. [00:29:57] The city. [00:30:00] New Port Richey has approved this agenda item at a regular meeting of theirs on [00:30:05] May 13th of 2025 and I'm hopeful that you'll consider approval of the item [00:30:14] this evening and I can respond any questions that you have in respect to [00:30:18] this matter. We have any public comment? Seeing no one come forward bring it back [00:30:23] for discussion vote. Mr. Mayor if I can make a couple additional comments about [00:30:27] this. The purpose of this agreement is just to provide a framework by which these property [00:30:33] owners can have things done on their properties and they can interface with [00:30:37] each governmental unit. It doesn't change the law in either of these jurisdictions [00:30:43] because neither city has the authority to change the law in the other [00:30:46] jurisdiction so this is really just a short-term solution to a problem that [00:30:54] has come about essentially because of damage caused by Hurricane Lene and the [00:30:59] need to redevelop at least one of these properties and the difficulty faced in [00:31:04] deciding how that is to be processed. So this will give us a framework it's been [00:31:08] approved by the city of New Port Richey and this is a stopgap measure. I do [00:31:14] recommend long-term that we look at a way to fix this so that each of these [00:31:18] properties is fully in one city or the other and I think the best solution to [00:31:23] that and the only one that really the law provides is to seek a special act of [00:31:26] the legislature so I've recommended the city manager that we pursue that as well [00:31:30] and so hopefully we'll be bringing you back something along those lines which [00:31:35] will provide a more permanent solution for these properties. Any public comment? [00:31:42] Seeing no one come forward bring it back for discussion vote. Do we have a motion? I'll make [00:31:50] that motion. Second. No sir I'm glad that we can resolve that so folks know whose [00:31:57] mailbox is in what city. Yeah it's just weird how this happens but it does. Well [00:32:05] I'm just gonna tell a quick story it doesn't have to do with any of these [00:32:10] properties but there's a lady in town that came to me one time and told me [00:32:14] that half her property was in the city and half it was in the county and that [00:32:18] if her husband ever got sick she'd drag him into the city's portion because the [00:32:22] response time would be faster so and so maybe that between New Port Richey and New Port Richey we'll be able to get to these people. All those in favor signify by aye. [00:32:31] Aye. Those opposed 4-0. New Port Richey Main Street alcoholic of
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New Port Richey Main Street Inc.'s Alcoholic Beverage Special Event Permit Application and "Wet Zone" Request for the Little Italy Sip and Stroll Wine Walk
approvedCouncil approved New Port Richey Main Street Inc.'s alcoholic beverage special event permit application and wet zone request for the Little Italy Sip and Stroll Wine Walk, scheduled for Thursday, September 25, 2025 from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. throughout the downtown area.
- motion:Approve Main Street's alcoholic beverage special event permit application and wet zone request for the Little Italy Sip and Stroll Wine Walk on September 25, 2025. (passed)4–0
New Port Richey Main Street Inc.MattMr. TrappMs. MannsABSEP (Alcoholic Beverage Special Event Permit)City Code of Ordinances section 3-5Little Italy Sip and Stroll Wine Walk▶ Jump to 32:36 in the videoShow transcriptHide transcript
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[00:32:36] beverage special event permit application wet zone requested for the [00:32:41] Little Italy Stroll a sip and stroll wine walk. The Main Street organization [00:32:47] has planned another event and as you've indicated Mr. Mayor it's themed Little [00:32:55] Italy sip and stroll it's a wine walk and Mr. Trapp will fully present the [00:33:02] agenda item which calls for the approval of an alcoholic special event permit [00:33:08] application as well as the establishment of a wet zone. Thank you Ms. Manns. Good [00:33:14] evening Mr. Mayor and council members. Staff is requesting City Council to [00:33:17] review and consider approval of New Port Richey Main Street's Little Italy [00:33:21] sip and stroll wine walk alcoholic special event permit application and [00:33:25] wet zone request as noted on the site map. This event is scheduled to be held [00:33:30] on Thursday September 25th from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. at various downtown business [00:33:34] locations. Little Italy sip and stroll wine walk is a ticketed event geared [00:33:39] towards introducing new customers and re-engaging past customers while [00:33:43] spotlighting participating businesses. Tickets allow participants to enjoy wine [00:33:47] tasting at each participating business. As a 501c3 organization Main Street [00:33:52] meets the ABSEP requirements. They also meet the requirements listed in City [00:33:57] Code of Ordinances in section 3-5 possession consumption and sale of [00:34:02] alcoholic beverages on public property subsection D 1 through 6. [00:34:06] New Port Richey Main Street has been approved for wine walks in the past with [00:34:10] no reported issues. A set meeting was held with event organizers on Tuesday [00:34:15] April 15th. During the meeting staff reviewed the submitted application wet [00:34:19] zone site map and discussed event logistics to ensure safety precautions [00:34:23] are in place for this event. Staff has no objection to this event. City staff is [00:34:28] recommending approval of Main Street's alcoholic beverage special event permit [00:34:31] application and wet zone request as noted in the attached site map for the [00:34:35] Little Italy sip and stroll wine walk scheduled for Thursday September 25th [00:34:39] from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. throughout the downtown area. Mr. Mayor, I'd like to [00:34:45] additionally note that there are actually two maps attached to this [00:34:49] agenda item. The wet zone map is the last map that is included as an attachment. [00:34:57] Any public comment? Seeing no one come forward, we have a discussion vote here. [00:35:06] Move for approval. I'll second. No, it's a it's a great event. I've done it many [00:35:12] times and looking forward to it. Second. I'll utter Matt's sentiments. I've done it. [00:35:19] It's great. I really enjoy all the New Port Richey events and we need to just [00:35:23] get some more people out there to enjoy the event. I just want to say [00:35:30] to people that do put events on in town, reach out as far in advance as you can [00:35:37] because it does take some time to get it through the city and gives you more time [00:35:41] to advertise and I know it sometimes it's hard to advertise until you get [00:35:45] approval. So reach out. If you want to reach out for next St. Paddy's Day, [00:35:49] reach out now. All those in favor signify by aye. Aye. Four nothing. New Port Richey,
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New Port Richey Main Street, Inc. Alcoholic Special Event Permit Application - City's Red, White and Blue Hometown Extravaganza
approvedCouncil approved New Port Richey Main Street, Inc.'s alcoholic beverage special event permit to sell beer and wine from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. at the City's Red, White, and Blue Hometown Extravaganza on Saturday, June 28th at Sims Park. The event includes family activities, two musical acts, and a 15-minute fireworks show.
- motion:Move to approve New Port Richey Main Street, Inc.'s alcoholic beverage special event permit for beer and wine sales from 5-9 p.m. at the Red, White, and Blue Hometown Extravaganza on June 28th at Sims Park. (passed)
Orange LakeSims ParkBay King's BandNew Port Richey Main Street, Inc.KevinMs. ManzRocky BovinABCEP requirementsCity Code of OrdinancesRed, White and Blue Hometown Extravaganza▶ Jump to 35:56 in the videoShow transcriptHide transcript
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[00:35:56] Main Street, Inc. Alcoholic Special Event Permit for Cities Red, White, and Blue [00:36:03] Hometown Extravaganza. Kind of a flashy name, but it is our annual fireworks show [00:36:11] and entertainment lineup for an evening which will span from four o'clock in the [00:36:20] afternoon till 930. The actual entertainment, Mr. Trapmite may be able [00:36:27] to tell you about it as we book some top-line performers this year and our [00:36:35] fireworks show will be a full 15 minutes. I'll just promo those two things and [00:36:40] then I'll tell you about the agenda item in which they're asking for approval of [00:36:47] an alcoholic beverage special event permit to sell beer and wine in [00:36:53] Sims Park on Saturday, June 28th from 5 o'clock p.m. till 9 o'clock p.m. [00:37:02] Main Street. Thank you. Kevin. Thank you, Ms. Manz. Staff is requesting City [00:37:11] Council to review and consider approval of New Port Richey, Main Street, [00:37:14] Submitted Alcohol Special Event Alcohol Beverage Permit Application to sell beer [00:37:19] and wine at the City's Red, White, and Blue Hometown Extravaganza event [00:37:23] scheduled for Saturday, June 28th in Sims Park. A brief overview of some of the [00:37:27] activities that the City will be running, which starts at 4 p.m., include [00:37:31] bounce houses, water slides, the famous hot dog and watermelon eating contest, a [00:37:36] patriotic costume contest, which will occur between the two musical acts, face [00:37:41] painting, food trucks, and field day activities. The musical entertainment [00:37:45] includes two acts with country artist Rocky Bovin opening at 5 p.m. and [00:37:49] Bay King's Band coming on stage at 7 p.m. The event concludes with a 15-minute [00:37:54] fireworks show displayed at Orange Lake at approximately 915 or whenever it gets [00:37:58] dark enough to shoot the fireworks off. New Port Richey, Main Street was [00:38:03] the organization that sold beer and wine at last year's event and there was no [00:38:07] reported issues. Staff with Main Street shared that sales were a success last [00:38:10] year and they are anticipating the same level of success this year. As mentioned [00:38:14] in the previous agenda item, Main Street meets the ABCEP requirements as well as [00:38:18] the requirements listed in the City's Code of Ordinances. City staff is [00:38:22] recommending approval of Main Street's alcoholic beverage special event permit [00:38:25] application with beer and wine sales occurring between the hours of 5 p.m. [00:38:29] through 9 p.m. at the City's Red, White, and Blue Hometown Extravaganza event [00:38:33] scheduled for Saturday, June 28th at Sims Park and I encourage everybody to [00:38:37] attend. Any public comment? Seeing no one come forward, we'll bring you back for [00:38:44] discussion and vote. I'll move to approve. Second. I think it's a great event. I look forward to seeing everybody there. [00:38:53] Second. Will there be barbecue trucks there? There will be food trucks. But barbecue. I'm sorry. [00:39:02] I see then you have the trifecta, you know, beer, fireworks, and barbecue. I'm just glad to hear there's no dunk tank. I'm not surprised I wasn't asked. [00:39:18] Go ahead. I'm good. All those in favor, signify by aye. Aye. All right. Moving on,
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Resolution No. 2025-20: Appointing Two New Members and Removing One Currently Appointed Member to Florida Small Cities CDBG Citizen's Advisory Task Force
approvedCouncil adopted Resolution 2025-20, removing Stephen Blanchard from the Florida Small Cities CDBG Citizen's Advisory Task Force (his income now exceeds the allowable limit) and appointing Amanda Zborak and Tanisha Davis (both income-restricted) as new members. The task force supports the city's recent ~$2 million CDBG application for housing rehabilitation.
Ord. Resolution No. 2025-20
- motion:Move to adopt Resolution 2025-20 appointing Amanda Zborak and Tanisha Davis and removing Stephen Blanchard from the CDBG Citizen's Advisory Task Force, as outlined verbally. (passed)4–0
4536 Ozuway5919 Louisiana Avenue7125 Congress Street7341 Jasmine DriveAmanda ZborakBakerHarold McAulishJeff OldsJohn MartinStephen BlanchardTanisha DavisCitizen's Advisory Task ForceFlorida Small Cities Community Development Block Grant ProgramResolution No. 2025-20▶ Jump to 39:27 in the videoShow transcriptHide transcript
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[00:39:27] Resolution number 2025-20, appointing two members and removing one currently [00:39:33] appointed to the Florida, members of the Florida Small Cities CBDG Citizens [00:39:40] Advisory Task Force. This is Resolution number 2025-20, a resolution of the City [00:39:45] Council of the City of New Port Richey, Florida, appointing two new members and [00:39:48] removing one currently appointed member to the Florida Small Cities Community [00:39:52] Development Block Grant Program Citizens Advisory Task Force, providing for terms [00:39:57] and providing an effective date. The Florida Cities Community Development [00:40:04] Block Grant Program is one that we have recently applied to for just over two [00:40:13] million dollars in funding to support continued housing rehabilitation [00:40:20] efforts. One of the groups that we interface with as it relates to the [00:40:28] administration of the program is the Citizens Advisory Task Force. It's a [00:40:34] five-member group. There are two members that are non-income restricted and there [00:40:42] are three members that are income restricted. And although Stephen Blanchard [00:40:50] has served very well during a term on the task force, we are asking that he be [00:40:58] removed. The reason that we are asking for his removal is because when we [00:41:03] verified his income this year, although he was qualified as income restricted, [00:41:09] his income now exceeds the allowable limit and so he's no longer eligible to [00:41:16] serve. We're recommending two members be placed on the board, Amanda Zborak and [00:41:24] Tanisha Davis, both of whom as indicated are income restricted. And I'm going to [00:41:33] read for purposes of the record the names of the people that are to be on [00:41:39] the board because what appears on your memo is not correct. The first person is [00:41:48] Harold McAulish of 5919 Louisiana Avenue and he is non-income restricted. And then [00:41:59] we have John Martin, number two. Number three will be Jeff Olds of 7341 [00:42:07] Jasmine Drive, who's non-income restricted. And then we have the final [00:42:13] two members who are new, if you appoint them, as we're recommending you do so. [00:42:19] Amanda Zborak, 7125 Congress Street, income restricted. And Tanisha Davis, also [00:42:28] income restricted, 4536 Ozuway. And when we say income restricted, it means that [00:42:38] they make less than 80% of the median income of the Tampa Bay area. And they've [00:42:45] been very helpful to us in honing in some of the particulars about the [00:42:50] program and we'd like to continue to work with the task force. Although we're [00:42:54] not required to have one, we do earn extra credit points for having one in [00:42:59] place in the application process. Any public comment? Seeing no one come [00:43:06] forward, bring it back for discussion and vote. I'll move forward with the [00:43:12] appointments as outlined verbally. I'll second that. [00:43:17] Senator Baker? Yeah, I think we say we've got lessons learned from the past and so [00:43:24] hopefully we'll have a funded grant and we can make some progress. Second? I just [00:43:33] think it's good to have people that are actually in the middle of it be [00:43:36] involved in it instead of just always staff. All those in favor signify by aye. Aye. [00:43:41] That's 4-0. Recommendation affirmed for the CDGB grant services
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Recommendation of Firm for CDBG Grant Services Administration
approvedCouncil authorized the City Manager to enter an agreement with Fred Fox Enterprises (Fox Grant Enterprises) for CDBG grant administration services in an amount up to $300,000, contingent on the city receiving the Small Cities Community Development Block Grant funding of slightly over $2 million from the Department of Economic Opportunity. Four firms responded to the March RFP and the selection committee recommended Fred Fox Enterprises as best suited.
- motion:Motion to authorize the City Manager to enter an agreement with Fred Fox Enterprises for CDBG grant administration services in an amount up to $300,000. (passed)4–0
Department of Economic OpportunityFred Fox Enterprises and CorporationMr. HallMs. MannsMarch 2025 RFP for CDBG grant administration servicesSmall Cities Community Development Block Grant Program (CDBG)▶ Jump to 43:48 in the videoShow transcriptHide transcript
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[00:43:48] administration? Back to the fact that we did apply for participation in the [00:43:54] small cities community development block grant program, we have led a proposal to [00:44:04] provide grant administration services in respect to that program if we are to be [00:44:09] funded. And Mr. Hall has worked on a proposal and I'll allow him to further [00:44:18] introduce the agenda item. Thank you Ms. Manns. As briefly discussed, the city's in [00:44:29] the process of applying for CDBG program funding in the amount of slightly over [00:44:34] two million dollars from the Department of Economic Opportunity as they as the [00:44:38] grantee agency responsible to receive and distribute the funds annually for [00:44:42] the state of Florida. We placed a RFP out in March in specific regard to the [00:44:49] administration of that program if we were to be granted that or given that [00:44:54] CDBG grant and four firms responded to [00:45:00] to that RFP. The selection committee reviewed all the submittals [00:45:04] and determined that Fred Fox Enterprises and Corporation [00:45:08] was the best suited firm to provide the required services which include [00:45:13] developing project management and the work plan, [00:45:16] executing the project delivery services, managing project financing, [00:45:21] and performing project closeout functions. Therefore, the recommendation [00:45:25] is to authorize the city manager [00:45:27] to enter an agreement related to the Small Cities Community Block Grant [00:45:30] Program for grant administration services, an amount of $300,000 for Fox [00:45:36] Grant Enterprises. As a clarification, it's up to $300,000. [00:45:45] Do you have any public comment? Seeing no one come forward, [00:45:48] bring it back for discussion and vote. I'll make a motion to approve. [00:45:54] Second. [00:45:55] The maker? [00:45:56] No, sir. [00:45:57] Second. [00:45:57] I had to seek progress. [00:45:58] No, we did. [00:46:02] Fine and the right people. All those in favor, signify by aye. [00:46:06] Aye. [00:46:08] Four nothing. [00:46:10] Revised request for contractor for off-hour construction. [00:46:17] Yes, this an agenda item was presented to you on May 6th [00:46:22] related to off-hour construction concrete pours and an alternate proposal [00:46:28] was submitted, so Mr. Hall has prepared an agenda item for your consideration [00:46:33] and he will tell you about it. [00:46:36] Thank you, Ms. Vance. This is the project where it's the Dominion Anchors [00:46:41] of Gulf Harbor off of Seaforest Drive where the contractor was looking [00:46:47] to do 11 pours over a two-week period. It has thus come back that they're looking
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Revised Request of Contractor for Off-Hour Construction
approvedCouncil considered a revised request from a contractor to conduct concrete pours outside normal hours, with one pour per week over approximately 11 weeks rather than 11 consecutive pours. The change would allow operations exceeding the noise ordinance thresholds after 11 p.m. on those pour dates. The motion was approved 4-0.
- motion:Motion to approve the revised request allowing the contractor to conduct one concrete pour per week for approximately 11 weeks under adjusted noise ordinance thresholds. (passed)4–0
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[00:46:53] to do one pour per week for approximately 11 weeks. So it was changed enough [00:47:02] instead of just having 11 consecutive pours, they would do one pour for 11 weeks [00:47:06] and we believe that is slightly different and thought it would be worthwhile [00:47:11] and we should bring it back to the council for consideration of this. [00:47:16] This is, again, we're talking specifically about not necessarily allowing the construction [00:47:22] but adjusting how we're going to interpret the NORES ordinance because we could anticipate [00:47:28] that pouring construction trucks in and out of the site would exceed the threshold [00:47:34] of what our NORES ordinance allows after 11 a.m. at night. So we would look at during [00:47:41] those pour dates over the 11 weeks, they would be allowed to operate within the NORES ordinance [00:47:48] if we were considering that to be the take-time thresholds. [00:47:51] Is there any public comment? I see no one come forward. Bring it back for discussion and vote. [00:47:58] Move for approval. [00:48:00] I'll second. [00:48:01] To the maker? [00:48:02] No. [00:48:03] To the second? [00:48:04] I'll do it. [00:48:06] Any progress is my comment. All those in favor, signify by your aye. [00:48:12] Aye. [00:48:13] That's 4-0. ITB 25-011 City Hall Restroom Renovations Project Bid Award. [00:48:23] This is a project that is included in our current capital improvement project for the [00:48:32] current year, as I indicated, and Mr. Rivera will present the agenda item. [00:48:38] Thank you, Ms. Manns. This item is for your review, the bid tabulation and the architect's
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ITB25-011 City Hall Restroom Renovations Project Bid Award
approvedCouncil awarded ITB 25-011 for City Hall restroom renovations to the low bidder at $263,858, funded through Penny for Pasco Funds (Account 301). Three bids were received ranging from $263,858 to $318,337.
- motion:Move to approve the letter of recommendation and award ITB 25-011 City Hall Restroom Renovations Project to the low bidder at $263,858. (passed)4–0
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[00:48:44] letter of recommendation and consider for approval the attached low bid. This is in [00:48:48] the amount of $263,858 and then finally award the ITB 25-011 to Rankle Steel Wagon Contracting. [00:49:00] There were three bids that were opened up by the City on April 24, 2025. The bids range [00:49:07] from the $263,858 to $318,337. We did review the bid tabulations. There were minor errors [00:49:19] to them, but it did not affect the ranking of each one of the bid submissions. The project [00:49:25] does include the complete renovations of the upstairs and the bottom stairs restrooms [00:49:33] of City Hall here. It is included, like Ms. Manns said, in your capital improvement program. [00:49:41] The funds are identified as Penny for Pasco Funds Account 301 and with that we would recommend [00:49:48] approval of the low bid and award the project to the contractor. [00:49:55] Do you have any public comment? Seeing no one come forward, bring it back for discussion and vote. [00:50:04] Move for approval. I'll second. [00:50:08] We've got to keep the wheels moving. [00:50:11] I mean the bathrooms are definitely in need of improvement here. The only thing I'd like to put on the record is we need to make sure we hold that contractor accountable to a timeline [00:50:23] and make sure that we're not dragging this project out for unnecessary reasons. [00:50:31] Everybody likes pretty bathrooms. [00:50:34] All those in favor signify by aye. Aye. Aye. [00:50:37] Four nothing. Consider for disposal of surplus property for auction.
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Consideration of Disposal of Surplus Property for Auction
approvedCouncil declared seven city vehicles (five police interceptors, a 2003 Fleet pickup, and a 2010 Code Enforcement pickup) as surplus property and authorized staff to auction them through Public Surplus LLC, an online auction service the City has used since 2016 at no cost to the City.
- motion:Motion to approve declaration of seven vehicles as surplus property and authorize auction through Public Surplus LLC. (passed)4–0
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[00:50:44] The request before you is a recommendation from the Fleet Maintenance Supervisor related to seven pieces of equipment or vehicles that we would like to designate as surplus property and sell. Mr. Rivera? [00:51:00] We would also ask that you authorize staff to process the vehicles through the auction using the services of the public group LLC. [00:51:09] The vehicles range from 15 to 8 years old. Of the seven vehicles, five of them are police interceptors. [00:51:16] One is a 2003 Fleet pickup truck and the other one is a 2010 Code Enforcement pickup truck. [00:51:32] They all have served their useful life. [00:51:35] As Ms. Meehan said, there's an attached memorandum that the Fleet Supervisor recommends the declaration of surplus equipment and the auction of those vehicles. [00:51:45] The City has been using the public auction surplus online services since 2016. [00:51:52] There is no cost to the City. [00:51:54] The buyers will pay the 7% directly to the auction house. [00:51:59] And with that, we would recommend that you do approve the declaration and the use of the auction group. [00:52:06] Any public comment? [00:52:09] Seeing none, we'll bring it back for discussion and vote. [00:52:11] Move for approval. [00:52:13] I'll second. [00:52:15] All in favor signify by aye. Aye. Aye. [00:52:19] Four nothing.
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Discussion Regarding Community Development Block Grant Disaster Recovery (CDBG-DR) Projects
discussedCity Manager presented a list of approximately $31.5 million in proposed projects for submission to Pasco County for consideration under the $585,704,000 CDBG-DR funding from HUD related to Hurricanes Helene and Milton. Projects span infrastructure, mitigation, housing, and economic revitalization categories. Council discussed the list and offered additional suggestions including expanded Gateway District attenuation, blight removal in commercial districts, and additional funding asks for Town and Country Villas utilities and the Schwetman Education Center.
- direction:Council provided direction supporting the proposed list of CDBG-DR projects and suggested additional items including expanded Gateway District attenuation, additional funding requests rather than matching the $2 million, and blight removal in commercial districts. (none)
City HallGreen Key PreserveHarry Schwetman Education CenterRecreation and Aquatic CenterSouth Gateway inundation pondTown and Country Villas subdivision (Leisure Lane-Vandoren Avenue area)bank building downtownPasco CountyPasco County School DistrictUnited States Department of Housing and Urban DevelopmentJack MarianoOakleyRobertCDBG-DRCRACity Hall building resiliency projectCoastal cottage zoningGreen Key Preserve Living Shoreline ProjectHome Ownership Assistance ProgramHousing Renovation ProgramHurricane HeleneHurricane MiltonPenny for PascoSchreiber processSouth Gateway inundation pondTown and Country Villas utility project▶ Jump to 52:20 in the videoShow transcriptHide transcript
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[00:52:20] Moving on to discussion regarding the Community Development Block Grant Disaster Recovery CDBGDR projects. [00:52:29] Yes, sir. [00:52:31] As all of you are aware and we've had discussion about over the course of the last couple months, [00:52:39] is slated to receive $585,704,000 from the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development in disaster recovery funds related to the impacts of the two hurricanes, [00:52:57] Helene and Milton. [00:52:59] And in that respect, they have asked the City to advance a list of projects that we would like to have considered for funding support. [00:53:13] In that regard, there are two standards that must be met for a project to be eligible. [00:53:22] The first one is that it must meet the HUD national objectives, which are that the project serves low and moderate income people. [00:53:33] It can meet a particularly urgent community need or it can eliminate a slum or blight condition. [00:53:41] The second standard is that it must be in accordance with the funding priorities of the county, which they have established as housing, infrastructure, economic revitalization, mitigation, public services, and planning. [00:53:59] And I asked the department heads to submit to me projects that they thought were worthy of funding consideration. [00:54:13] And we developed a list of projects, which we would like you to consider, which collectively represent $31.5 million worth of wants that would be helpful to the city if they were funded by the county. [00:54:36] And I'll go through them just briefly, and I'll ask that you, if you have additional projects, you advise me of that so that we can submit that to the county. [00:54:50] Or if there are projects that we propose that aren't of interest to you, that you advise me of that as well. [00:54:58] The first is funding to support the installation of potable and sanitary sewer within the Town and Country Villas subdivision. [00:55:09] It's a 185-lot subdivision, more commonly referred to as Leisure Lane-Vandoren Avenue area. [00:55:20] And that project would be matched with $2 million that we are already receiving from the county as a form of financial contribution for annexing that property into the city. [00:55:39] The second is a project that is proposed at the wastewater treatment plant related to the Schreiber process. [00:55:49] We're currently operating at 6.0 million gallons daily due to the deterioration of some mechanical equipment. [00:56:01] Our capacity is 7.5 MgD per day. [00:56:06] By modifying the tank, we will restore our operating capacity to the 7.5 MgD standard. [00:56:18] And we'd also include some environmental stewardship and enhanced resiliency, so we think that's a worthy project for them to consider. [00:56:29] And both of those I should have mentioned are in the infrastructure and mitigation categories for what would be achieved. [00:56:37] The third is the South Gateway inundation pond, which we talked about in our meeting earlier today at 5 o'clock, [00:56:47] and involves the installation of a stormwater pond in an area that doesn't have a current capture or treatment of stormwater. [00:56:57] Also an infrastructure and mitigation project. [00:57:02] We've proposed under infrastructure and mitigation also some work at the Harry Schwetman Education Center. [00:57:13] If we are fortunate enough for a deal to come to fruition with the school district for the ownership of the property, [00:57:20] we would want to look at a project involving the implementation of some water quality and flood control measures at the property. [00:57:31] Under economic revitalization, that could be a typo. [00:57:38] We're going to call this under infrastructure and mitigation, Green Key Preserve Living Shoreline Project, [00:57:46] which is a project to develop a living shoreline at Green Key Preserve, [00:57:52] which is a benefit not only against storm surge mitigation and erosion prevention, [00:58:02] but it also provides some ecological recovery and water quality benefits. [00:58:09] And in economic revitalization, we have proposed economic revitalization grants and or loans, [00:58:20] which we would make available to members of the business community that have been impacted by weather-related occurrences [00:58:28] to either renovate their existing buildings or to replace damaged or destroyed machinery or equipment. [00:58:39] Under housing, we have a housing renovation program that we would like to propose, [00:58:48] whereby we provide homeowners with an opportunity to receive grants or loans to assist with their necessary household repairs [00:58:57] or code updates post-storm events. [00:59:01] We also are recommending a home ownership assistance program. [00:59:06] And the reason that we are proposing that is because many people have decided that they don't want to reinvest in their property [00:59:15] and have left the structures without addressing some conditions. [00:59:23] If we were to leverage two programs, like the housing renovation program and a home ownership assistance program, [00:59:30] we could improve the percentage of properties in the city that are homeowner-occupied [00:59:39] because we would provide eligible low-moderate income people an opportunity to receive down payment assistance [00:59:48] or mortgage assistance with a guarantee that they meet certain qualifications largely related to income [00:59:56] and that they reside in the property for a predetermined period of time. [01:00:00] period of time. In terms of mitigation, we are suggesting a roof replacement at the [01:00:11] Recreation and Aquatic Center. The building is a hub for us during [01:00:18] emergency operations. We're specifically requesting that 15,000 square feet of [01:00:25] existing roll-on roofing at the building be replaced with thermoplastic [01:00:32] you can help me out Robert, polyolefin? Yeah, it's the flat roof so we would want [01:00:38] to replace it with TPO standard roofing rubber. Thank you. In respect to equipment that [01:00:47] we could benefit from having in the case of other weather-related occurrences, we [01:00:54] have asked for you to consider allowing us to pursue the purchase of a command [01:01:01] post trailer, two high-water vehicles, a 15-passenger transport vehicle, two [01:01:09] flat-bottom boats, backup building generators, and a laundry trailer. And a [01:01:18] project that I didn't include on your list but came to mind after having [01:01:24] submitted the agenda item is City Hall building resiliency, which is a two- [01:01:32] component project. It does call for the installation of a high-capacity [01:01:37] generator with upgrades to obviously our existing electrical system to support [01:01:44] the generator and integrate it, and also the removal and replacement of the [01:01:50] existing windows and doors on the building to replace them with high [01:01:55] impact resistant windows as part of a building hardening project. And those are [01:02:02] the projects that we have come up with that we would like you to consider [01:02:09] allowing us to submit formally to the county for their consideration. And we're [01:02:15] still honing in on the dollar figures, but we believe that the recommendation [01:02:27] before you this evening does represent about 31.5 million dollars. [01:02:32] It says discussion, are you looking for a vote from us? He wants to know if you're [01:02:39] looking for a vote. I'm looking for, are the projects good? Okay, well it said [01:02:45] discussion, that's what I asked. Yeah, discussion. Okay. And are there additional projects that we [01:02:50] haven't thought of that you'd like us to include? We do have staff working on this a little bit better, [01:02:55] professionals out there in the field, so I mean I don't really have anything. You [01:02:59] guys? Yeah, I'd like to weigh in a little bit, particularly with the, let's talk [01:03:07] about the total again, if it's 585 million out there, I know that the bulk [01:03:13] of these costs are probably going to be our utilities, sewer, and protecting the [01:03:19] environment from spills by shoring up the plant. So those projects are good [01:03:24] projects, and they're also a good start for us for our capital improvement [01:03:27] discussion, because we do have Penny for Pasco, and we have our CRA as well, so [01:03:34] it's great to have a list of potential projects. One of the things that you [01:03:40] mentioned that was a qualifier, of course, is the removal of blight, and so with [01:03:46] respect to the housing, when we just recently changed our, added a zoning for [01:03:55] these cottage, coastal cottage, and we've talked, I know that we've had a lot of [01:04:02] damage that's out there in that area. I'm sure we have a lot of folks that [01:04:10] live up and down the river that would like to have help to remodel and fix [01:04:14] their homes to get them back useful again, but one thing that I think is [01:04:19] important in any application is for us to make these dollars available for [01:04:22] folks who will upgrade to a higher, to a standard that's not going to be a repeat [01:04:28] event. So as much as I'm, you know, sad to say a lot of folks are struggling and [01:04:34] want to get back in their homes when they can, I don't, I don't think that the [01:04:38] spirit of getting this money to make us in a better position when we're done [01:04:43] should be missed. And so when you talk about west of 19 and the losses that are [01:04:50] out there, as well as along the river, whether it's an elevation issue or it's [01:04:56] a demolition and a rebuilding issue, if we can identify those costs that [01:05:03] could make that decision become a good decision to make for someone that could [01:05:09] feel comfortable that they're in their house. Just as an example, one of our [01:05:13] councilmen who's not here today had flooding. I don't know what the [01:05:18] intentions are, but using that as an example of being a middle school teacher [01:05:25] and potentially we don't know whether the community he's in qualifies. So if we [01:05:31] need to see, I'd like to see a picture of the of those zones in the city that are [01:05:38] acceptable for projects to occur in because they have to be in a, as I [01:05:43] understand it, they have to be in a, I don't want to say zone, but in a census [01:05:49] track that that works. So I know Mr. Mayor you've talked about, you mentioned [01:05:57] a motion and I don't know what deadline or delays there are. I like those [01:06:03] projects. I would like to see graphically where we were, where we might be looking [01:06:09] to make that available. As example, you've identified that neighborhood, but [01:06:14] yet if we identify the process and make it available for anyone in any [01:06:18] neighborhood to do a new product that we come out with, I think particularly if [01:06:26] we're hitting folks that meet those income guidelines, that it might be just [01:06:31] a targeted number of coastal community cottages that you think from looking at [01:06:36] the qualifying census tracks it might be qualified. I know it's a [01:06:41] really a sore spot. Let's County Commissioner Mariano about having spent [01:06:45] them getting the two million from their utility to build our utility lines and [01:06:50] with 580 some million, you don't even have to say to match the two million, [01:06:57] just add two million to the request and let them back off of you having their [01:07:02] utility pay for it. I think that would go a long way just by standpoint of getting [01:07:07] them to give us more millions in Green Key, which we jointly owned, and they [01:07:12] certainly should give the millions to the sewer plant that they have a forty [01:07:16] nine percent ownership in and a strong interest in that. So I think those [01:07:22] are strong projects that are going to get their support. I know folks have [01:07:27] worked hard to get that two million in the deal that you made, but I think a [01:07:31] little birdie told me, who happened to have beat me for re-election back in 2000, [01:07:36] not that I think about it, but that, you know, I know that's a sore spot and it [01:07:41] created a little bit of animosity, I think, in terms of what I remember [01:07:49] having happened in our relationship with him, not that he's just one out of five, [01:07:54] but there's enough money for us to do that project from that money, and I think [01:08:01] that we might be wise to go for the extra money, personally. If it's there, why [01:08:12] open up a sore on that? I would also suggest that the removal of blight, it [01:08:21] includes a removal of blight in our commercial districts in our downtown, and [01:08:26] we had a number of businesses. And the economic aspect of things, there has [01:08:32] been a request by the county, and I think you may have gotten a call to join in a [01:08:37] conversation about Swetman, not just for the inundation or for the stormwater, [01:08:44] because we, you know, once again, that qualifies, but for the other aspects that [01:08:50] encourage the lifetime learning, the job creation that could happen from [01:08:57] fostering some of the things that are in the vision of the Swetman, [01:09:03] such as, at one point, it was interested in a marine outpost that could be used [01:09:10] for helping to bring attention, and that, I think, could go a huge way into making [01:09:16] our city be part of cleaning up the river and protecting our scallop beds [01:09:20] and all of that. So they're interested, and they got a lot of money, so I think [01:09:24] if you're up to it to take that conversation with them and that meeting [01:09:30] with them, they've been following me and this project for a number of, for a [01:09:35] couple of years since this first came up, from that resiliency, matching that with [01:09:43] recreation and economics, that project has a lot of potential as that cultural [01:09:49] center that is being envisioned, and boy, it would be a help if they dropped a [01:09:53] good number of millions of dollars into a plan, and maybe that's the planning [01:09:58] part of it, because we could always use the help with them to help us plan that [01:10:03] property, and knowing that it's a CRA, reminding them that some of that is [01:10:09] money we were paying, you know, that we're getting back from the county and giving [01:10:15] them some skin in the game, which I know Mr. Oakley spoke about the first time I [01:10:20] met him at our first meeting seven years ago. So if possible, I would stay with [01:10:30] the projects you have, and then under communication, I'm going to talk a little [01:10:34] bit about the bank building downtown, which is empty, bladed, removed from them, [01:10:42] elevator doesn't work, you know, to the degree that they could help with the [01:10:48] encouragement of a hands-on science museum at that property, there was a lot [01:10:53] of excitement this past weekend, but it potentially could be an added [01:10:59] project. And again, during communication, I'll share some, what I've heard of [01:11:05] conversations from them about our baseball field to that property swap. [01:11:13] Anyway, the only one I would add would be possibly some of that attenuation pond [01:11:20] at Maine that you've mentioned also, but why don't you expand it to be resiliency [01:11:28] of the Highway 19 to the Gateway District, and just open it up to Gateway [01:11:34] District attenuation. And Robert brought it up during the discussion at the work [01:11:40] session of the effect it might have on our other parcel across the way, which is
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May 13, 2025 Special Meeting Minutes
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