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1. 1Call to Order – Roll Call▶ 0:00
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   Pledge of Allegiance

   The Council recited the Pledge of Allegiance.

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   [00:00:17] there. [00:00:18] Congratulations, premier, will you stand for the pledge of allegiance. [00:00:19] Please stand for the pledge of allegiance situations, silence please. [00:00:21] I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America and to the republic for [00:00:29] which it stands, one nation under God, indivisible with liberty and justice for all Thank you.

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   Swearing In of New District Chief Evan DeVore

   Captain Evan DeVore was promoted and sworn in as District Chief of the New Port Richey Fire Department, filling a vacancy. Fire Chief Fitch outlined DeVore's career since 2015 and noted he ranked number one in a promotional performance assessment graded by outside fire chiefs. The City Clerk administered the oath of office.

   🏢New Port Richey Fire Department👤Adam Darling👤Charcey DeVore👤Chief Fitch👤Evan DeVore👤Noah DeVore#B shift#Chasco parade#District Chief promotion

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   [00:00:46] The swearing in of the new district chief. [00:00:53] I'm sorry. [00:00:56] The swearing in of the new district chief. [00:00:58] I'll ask chief Fitch to come up and deputy chief Adam Darling. [00:01:07] It's a proud moment for me and assistant chief Darling here to see finally fill our vacancy [00:01:20] in one of our district chief's positions. [00:01:24] It's a pleasure to swear in and promote Evan DeVore from captain to district chief. [00:01:32] This is an internal promotion. [00:01:34] Evan's been with the department since 2015 as a firefighter paramedic. [00:01:39] He's achieved much in that time. [00:01:41] A few of his key accomplishments are in 2017, he achieved his fire inspector certification [00:01:48] in 2018. [00:01:49] He was firefighter of the year and he and his wife paraded through the Chasco parade. [00:01:56] In 2021, he was promoted to captain. [00:02:01] This is a district chief position, it's a crucial position in our ranking structure. [00:02:05] It carries a lot of responsibility and some of the key responsibilities that it does involve [00:02:13] are scene management, incident management, firefighter safety and accountability, scene [00:02:19] safety and he manages an entire shift of firefighters. [00:02:22] So he will be assigned to the B shift. [00:02:25] So he will oversee both stations and all of the staff of that shift. [00:02:31] As you can understand, being such a crucial part of our ranking structure and such big [00:02:37] responsibilities, we don't take that lightly. [00:02:40] So just like we hire smart, we promote smart. [00:02:44] So we conducted a promotional performance assessment which consisted of a written exam, [00:02:51] a tactical scenario, a panel interview and those components over the performance assessment [00:02:58] were graded and scored by outside fire chiefs outside of Pasco County. [00:03:04] And at the conclusion of that process, Evan ranked number one and I'm proud to see him [00:03:09] be promoted tonight into this vital role. [00:03:13] So at this time, I'd like to invite city clerk down to administer the oath of office. [00:03:21] If you'll raise your right hand and repeat after me. [00:03:37] I and state your name. [00:03:38] I, Evan DeBoer. [00:03:39] A citizen of the state of Florida and of the United States of America. [00:03:44] A citizen of the state of Florida, United States of America. [00:03:47] And being employed by or an officer of the city of New Port Richey. [00:03:52] And a recipient of public funds as such employee or officer. [00:03:58] Do hereby solemnly swear or affirm that I will support the constitution of the United [00:04:09] States and of the state of Florida. [00:04:11] I will support the constitution of the United States and of the state of Florida. [00:04:16] I will honestly, faithfully, and impartially discharge the duties of my trust as district [00:04:25] chief New Port Richey Fire Department in and for said city of New Port Richey according [00:04:36] to the law and to the best of my knowledge and ability. [00:04:42] So help me God. [00:04:43] Congratulations. [00:04:44] Thank you. [00:04:45] So continuing with tradition of the badge pinning, I would like to invite his wife [00:04:59] Charcey up and his son Noah if he wants to come up or you want to bring him up. [00:05:06] He's comfortable there. [00:05:19] And last but not least, he gets a brand new white helmet. [00:05:25] Thank you.

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   Officer Nicholas Campana – Department's Life Saving Award

   The New Port Richey Police Department presented awards for a life-saving incident on May 18, 2025, in which Officer Nicholas Campana administered CPR and Melissa Hagerman pulled a drowning child from a community pool. Officer Campana received the Department's Life Saving Award and Melissa Hagerman received the Citizen Award.

   🏢Newport Richey Fire🏢Newport Richey Police Department👤Melissa Hagerman👤Nicholas Campana#Citizen Award#Department's Life Saving Award#May 18, 2025 child drowning rescue

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   [00:05:45] We have the police department awards presentation. [00:05:48] Officer Nicholas Campera, chief coaching, please. [00:05:54] We have a lot of people here tonight. [00:06:18] Thank you, mayor, council members, city attorneys, city manager, city clerk. [00:06:23] I truly love what I do. [00:06:25] I love this profession. [00:06:26] New Port Richey Fire is standing behind me to honor two heroes tonight that saved a life. [00:06:32] Think about that. [00:06:33] They saved the life of a child drowning in a pool. [00:06:38] You know, the words can't express the heroism by these two to save the life of a child. [00:06:44] But tonight, we proudly acknowledge Officer Nick Campera and Melissa Hagerman for their [00:06:50] extraordinary bravery and quick response during a critical moment whereby a child [00:06:56] was drowning at their community pool on May 18, 2025. [00:07:01] Their quick response and immediate actions, Melissa pulling the child from the water, [00:07:07] Officer Campera administering CPR, were instrumental in saving a young life. [00:07:14] I believe that every child holds the promise to a bright future. [00:07:19] So thank you, Nick, and thank you, Melissa, for your outstanding heroism and dedication [00:07:25] to the safety and well-being of this child. [00:07:28] In the face of danger, and this is what we do, you stepped up and saved the child's life. [00:07:34] Thank you so much. [00:07:36] On behalf of the city of New Port Richey and the New Port Richey Police Department, it [00:07:40] is my honor to present you with the following awards. [00:07:43] Officer Nick Campera will get the life-saving award. [00:07:48] And Melissa Hagerman will get the citizen award. [00:08:05] So this is just an amazing situation. [00:08:08] We felt that it would be appropriate to recognize the officer and his fiance for what they did. [00:08:13] All of our officers are flanking them because that's what we do. [00:08:16] We stand together. [00:08:17] We're all one team. [00:08:18] So with that said, I'd like to have maybe the council and city manager want to come [00:08:21] down and take pictures with these heroes. [00:08:24] Thank you. [00:09:19] Congratulations. [00:09:20] Thank you. [00:09:21] Congratulations. [00:09:22] Congratulations. [00:09:23] Thank you. [00:09:24] Thank you. [00:09:31] Thank you. [00:09:37] Thank you. [00:09:43] Thank you. [00:09:49] Thank you. [00:09:55] Thank you. [00:10:01] Thank you. [00:10:07] Thank you. [00:10:13] Thank you. [00:10:19] Thank you. [00:10:25] Thank you. [00:10:31] Thank you. [00:10:37] Thank you. [00:11:07] Thank you. [00:11:37] Thank you. [00:12:07] Thank you. [00:12:13] Thank you. [00:12:19] Thank you. [00:12:25] Thank you. [00:12:31] Thank you. [00:12:37] Thank you. [00:12:43] Thank you. [00:12:49] Thank you. [00:12:55] Thank you. [00:13:01] Thank you. [00:13:07] Thank you. [00:13:13] Thank you. [00:13:19] Thank you. [00:13:25] Thank you. [00:13:31] Thank you. [00:13:37] Thank you. [00:13:43] Thank you. [00:13:49] Thank you. [00:13:55] Thank you. [00:14:01] Thank you. [00:14:07] Thank you. [00:14:13] Thank you. [00:14:19] Thank you. [00:14:25] Thank you. [00:14:31] Thank you. [00:14:37] Thank you. [00:14:43] Thank you. [00:14:49] Thank you.

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   Melissa Hagerman – Department's Citizens Award

   The New Port Richey Police Department presented awards to Officer Nick Campera (Life-Saving Award) and Melissa Hagerman (Citizen Award) for their actions on May 18, 2025, when Melissa pulled a drowning child from a community pool and Officer Campera administered CPR, saving the child's life.

   🏢Newport Richey Police Department👤Melissa Hagerman👤Nick Campera#Citizen Award#Life-Saving Award

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   [00:06:44] But tonight, we proudly acknowledge Officer Nick Campera and Melissa Hagerman for their [00:06:50] extraordinary bravery and quick response during a critical moment whereby a child [00:06:56] was drowning at their community pool on May 18, 2025. [00:07:01] Their quick response and immediate actions, Melissa pulling the child from the water, [00:07:07] Officer Campera administering CPR, were instrumental in saving a young life. [00:07:14] I believe that every child holds the promise to a bright future. [00:07:19] So thank you, Nick, and thank you, Melissa, for your outstanding heroism and dedication [00:07:25] to the safety and well-being of this child. [00:07:28] In the face of danger, and this is what we do, you stepped up and saved the child's life. [00:07:34] Thank you so much. [00:07:36] On behalf of the city of New Port Richey and the New Port Richey Police Department, it [00:07:40] is my honor to present you with the following awards. [00:07:43] Officer Nick Campera will get the life-saving award. [00:07:48] And Melissa Hagerman will get the citizen award. [00:08:05] So this is just an amazing situation. [00:08:08] We felt that it would be appropriate to recognize the officer and his fiance for what they did. [00:08:13] All of our officers are flanking them because that's what we do. [00:08:16] We stand together. [00:08:17] We're all one team. [00:08:18] So with that said, I'd like to have maybe the council and city manager want to come [00:08:21] down and take pictures with these heroes. [00:08:24] Thank you. [00:09:19] Congratulations. [00:09:20] Thank you. [00:09:21] Congratulations. [00:09:22] Congratulations. [00:09:23] Thank you. [00:09:24] Thank you. [00:09:31] Thank you. [00:09:37] Thank you. [00:09:43] Thank you. [00:09:49] Thank you. [00:09:55] Thank you. [00:10:01] Thank you. [00:10:07] Thank you. [00:10:13] Thank you. [00:10:19] Thank you. [00:10:25] Thank you. [00:10:31] Thank you. [00:10:37] Thank you. [00:11:07] Thank you. [00:11:37] Thank you. [00:12:07] Thank you. [00:12:13] Thank you. [00:12:19] Thank you. [00:12:25] Thank you. [00:12:31] Thank you. [00:12:37] Thank you. [00:12:43] Thank you. [00:12:49] Thank you. [00:12:55] Thank you. [00:13:01] Thank you. [00:13:07] Thank you. [00:13:13] Thank you. [00:13:19] Thank you. [00:13:25] Thank you. [00:13:31] Thank you. [00:13:37] Thank you. [00:13:43] Thank you. [00:13:49] Thank you. [00:13:55] Thank you. [00:14:01] Thank you. [00:14:07] Thank you. [00:14:13] Thank you. [00:14:19] Thank you. [00:14:25] Thank you. [00:14:31] Thank you. [00:14:37] Thank you. [00:14:43] Thank you. [00:14:49] Thank you.

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   Presentation by Duke Energy RE: Renewable Energy Certificates

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   Duke Energy presented an update on the City's participation in its voluntary Renewable Energy Certificates (REC) program. The City has paid $70,000 net over three years and is at 50% of its goal, with a projected break-even in 9-13 years and potential savings of $300,000-$650,000 over the program's duration. A councilmember also asked about residential solar net metering, which Duke confirmed will remain available.

   🏢Duke Energy#Income-qualified solar program#Net metering#Renewable Energy Certificates (RECs)#Scope 2 emissions offset

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   [00:15:00] This is a voluntary program. [00:15:01] There is no contract, so at any time you guys want [00:15:04] to reduce your subscription or to terminate [00:15:08] if you guys find another way or technology changes [00:15:12] to meet those sustainability goals, you're free to do that. [00:15:14] It's a very flexible program. [00:15:19] So here we just put together some numbers [00:15:21] that were updated very recently, and you guys have paid [00:15:24] in $70,000 after the net of the fees [00:15:29] in the credits over the last three years. [00:15:32] So this number will continue to go down [00:15:34] over the next couple months simply [00:15:36] because in the summertime, the amount of credits [00:15:39] that you're obtaining through the program [00:15:41] exceed the fees that are paid in. [00:15:47] And so we'd just like to give you guys an update [00:15:49] as you guys are getting there. [00:15:50] You're at 50% of your goal. [00:15:52] This is kind of the way the program works [00:15:55] at a 10-year vantage point when you look at it. [00:15:59] So as we talked about, you're getting those recs each [00:16:02] and every year to help offset your scope to emissions. [00:16:06] We predict that your break-even point, [00:16:08] if you remain on this program, [00:16:09] will happen between nine and 13 years, [00:16:12] and your payback period will be between 17 and 24 years. [00:16:16] We give you a range because obviously it's dependent [00:16:18] on the weather and the amount of solar and the radiance [00:16:22] over the next 30 years that's gonna be generated. [00:16:25] So over time, this actually can become [00:16:28] an actual savings program for you as well. [00:16:31] And if you were to stay on the program [00:16:33] throughout the duration, the city has the opportunity [00:16:36] not only to keep earning those recs each and every year, [00:16:39] but to save between 300 and basically $650,000 [00:16:45] off of your energy bills because this is on those bills. [00:16:49] Do you guys have any questions? [00:16:51] Is this a city thing or is this a citizen's thing? [00:16:55] This is specifically for the city. [00:16:57] Citizens can participate in the program as well, [00:17:01] small, medium business. [00:17:02] We also have an income-qualified program. [00:17:05] Anybody that qualifies for that actually can participate [00:17:08] in the program, and they save money on their bill [00:17:11] from day one, and they stay on the program [00:17:13] as long as they qualify. [00:17:18] Let's have a quick question. [00:17:20] A little bit off subject, but it has to do [00:17:22] with residential in the solar industry [00:17:26] in the state of Florida. [00:17:27] Obviously, the federal tax credits are going away [00:17:30] at the end of the year. [00:17:33] And I heard about a utility in Orlando [00:17:35] that was maybe doing away with net metering, [00:17:37] which I thought was protected by the state, [00:17:38] but you probably know more about it than I did [00:17:41] or what your plans are for the future for that. [00:17:45] So net metering should continue to stay [00:17:48] on the program, available to all of our customers. [00:17:52] I couldn't speak to another utility [00:17:55] and what their plans are, but net metering's very important [00:17:58] for us as a company, for our customers to be able [00:18:01] to participate in and have the freedom to do that. [00:18:04] Thank you. [00:18:05] Sure. [00:18:07] Anybody else? [00:18:09] Thank you very much. [00:18:10] All right, thank you. [00:18:11] Thank you. [00:18:11] I can put something in at the city now.

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   Florida Water Professionals Month (By Title Only)

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   Mayor read by title only a proclamation recognizing Florida Water Professionals Month; the proclamation will be delivered to recipients.

   #Florida Water Professionals Month

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   [00:18:19] Proclamation for the Florida Water Professionals Months [00:18:25] by title only. [00:18:27] We'll get that out to them. [00:18:30] Then on to approval of the minutes for July 15th, 2025

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   July 15, 2025 Regular Meeting Minutes and July 16, 2025 Work Session Minutes

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   Council approved the minutes from the July 15, 2025 Regular Meeting and the July 16, 2025 Work Session.

   • motion:Motion to approve the July 15, 2025 Regular Meeting Minutes and July 16, 2025 Work Session Minutes. (passed)5–0

   #July 15, 2025 Regular Meeting Minutes#July 16, 2025 Work Session Minutes

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   [00:18:35] regular minutes and July 16th, 2025 work session minutes. [00:18:41] I'll move to approve. [00:18:42] Second. [00:18:44] All those in favor, say aye. [00:18:46] Aye. [00:18:46] Aye. [00:18:47] That's five, nothing. [00:18:49] Okay, now the black spot.

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9. 9Vox Pop for Items Not Listed on the Agenda or Listed on Consent Agenda▶ 18:50
10. 10.a

    Purchases/Payments for City Council Approval

    approvedon consent

    Council approved purchases/payments as presented on a 5-0 vote.

    • motion:Motion to approve purchases/payments for City Council approval. (passed)5–0

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    [00:32:21] Move for approval. I'll second. Any discussion? All those in favor, signify by aye. Aye. That's 5-0. [00:32:32] Okay, now public reading of ordinances. We're going to take B first, the second reading of

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11. 10.b

    Cultural Affairs Committee Meeting Minutes - April-June 2025

    approvedon consent

    Council approved the Cultural Affairs Committee Meeting Minutes for April–June 2025 on a 5-0 vote with no discussion.

    • motion:Approve the Cultural Affairs Committee Meeting Minutes for April–June 2025. (passed)5–0

    #Cultural Affairs Committee Meeting Minutes April-June 2025

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    [00:32:21] Move for approval. I'll second. Any discussion? All those in favor, signify by aye. Aye. That's 5-0. [00:32:32] Okay, now public reading of ordinances. We're going to take B first, the second reading of

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    Library Advisory Board Minutes - April and June 2025

    approvedon consent

    Council accepted the Library Advisory Board minutes from April and June 2025 as part of the consent or routine approval portion of the meeting.

    • motion:Motion to approve the Library Advisory Board minutes for April and June 2025. (passed)5–0

    #Library Advisory Board Minutes - April 2025#Library Advisory Board Minutes - June 2025

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    [00:32:21] Move for approval. I'll second. Any discussion? All those in favor, signify by aye. Aye. That's 5-0. [00:32:32] Okay, now public reading of ordinances. We're going to take B first, the second reading of

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13. 11.b

    Second Reading, Ordinance No. 2025-2318: Authorizing the Placement of Speed Detection Systems within School Zones

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    City Council conducted the second and final reading of Ordinance 2025-2318, authorizing placement of speed detection systems in school zones within the city as permitted by Florida law. Police Chief Cochin presented the item, clarified the $100 fine distribution (city retains $60 net after remittances to the state, Pasco County School District, and Pasco County), and addressed Councilman Altman's questions about vendor costs and camera placement. The ordinance passed.

    Ord. Ordinance No. 2025-2318

    • motion:Motion to approve Ordinance 2025-2318 authorizing placement of speed detection systems in school zones. (passed)

    🏢Pasco County School District👤Chief Cochin👤Corporal Hazimi👤Councilman Altman👤Councilman Murphy👤Ms. Manns#Chapter 23 of the Code of Ordinances#Chapter 316#Florida Statute 316.1896#Florida Statute 318.18#Ordinance 2025-2318#Sarasota speed detection program (referenced as model)#School Crossing Guard Recruitment and Retention Program

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    [00:32:37] Ordinance Number 2025-2318, Authorization and Placement of Speed Detection Systems Within School [00:32:44] Zones. This is Ordinance Number 2025-2318, an ordinance of the City of New Portage, Florida, providing for [00:32:50] amendments to Chapter 23 of the Code of Ordinances pertaining to traffic and motor vehicles, [00:32:55] providing for and creating Article 4 therein pertaining to speed detection systems in school [00:33:00] zones as authorized by state law, providing for definitions of terms, providing for establishment [00:33:05] of school zones to be enforced by speed detection systems, providing for signs at designated [00:33:11] school zones, providing for enforcement, providing for violations, providing for hearings, providing [00:33:16] for reports, providing for public notice, providing for conflicts, severability, and [00:33:20] an effective date. Certainly, as indicated by the City Attorney, prior to installing [00:33:29] speed detection systems, state law requires that we adopt an ordinance authorizing the [00:33:39] placement, installation of the speed detecting systems, and to create traffic enforcement [00:33:45] procedures, and in that respect, Chief Cochin will represent the agenda item. [00:33:51] Thank you, Ms. Manns. Mayor, Council Members, the request for the City Council is to conduct [00:33:55] a second and final reading of Ordinance 2025-2318, which authorizes the placement of speed detection [00:34:02] systems in school zones within our City's jurisdiction as permitted by Florida law. [00:34:07] The City's three schools, as outlined in Ordinance 2025-2318, have multiple school [00:34:12] zones that are staffed with school crossing guards. These school zones are clearly identified [00:34:17] by pavement markings, signage, and or flashing yellow lights in accordance with state law [00:34:21] requirements. The Police Department conducts traffic enforcement and deploys additional [00:34:26] traffic safety measures to include the traffic mannequin being utilized in these zones. All [00:34:32] the above resources are in place in our school zones to promote traffic safety for the hundreds [00:34:37] of school children who utilize these school zones daily. Despite these measures, comprehensive [00:34:42] speed studies conducted in March of 2025 across four school zones, as outlined in Corporal [00:34:48] Hazimi's Memorandum, see attached, indicate that on average drivers travel more than 10 [00:34:53] miles per hour over the posted 15 mile-an-hour speed limit in these active school zones. [00:34:58] This is unacceptable. This means that many of the vehicles traveling through the school [00:35:02] zones identified in the attached study exceed the speed limit by more than 10 miles per [00:35:06] hour. The State of Florida has enacted laws in Chapter 316 that authorize counties and [00:35:11] municipalities to establish speed detection systems in school zones. These laws are intended [00:35:16] to enhance traffic safety within the school zones across the State of Florida. Councilman [00:35:21] Altman asked me a question during the first read of this ordinance pertaining to the distribution [00:35:27] allocation of the fines, and I said the city receives $77. That is true, but I think in [00:35:34] light of that question, I need to drill down a little more on that. So in Florida Statute [00:35:38] 318.18 and Florida Statute 316.1896 subsection 5, the $100 distribution allocation for these [00:35:47] speed zone violations is apportioned out as follows. $20 must be remitted to the Department [00:35:53] of Revenue for deposit into the General Revenue Fund. $60 must be retained by the City of [00:35:59] New Port Richey and used to administer speed detective systems in school zones and other [00:36:03] public safety initiatives. So when I said $77, the interesting thing is we do get $77, [00:36:09] but we've got to give $17 of it back to the school district within the county, and I'll [00:36:14] continue. $3 must be remitted to the Department of Revenue for deposit into the Department [00:36:18] of Law Enforcement Criminal Justice Standards and Training Trust Fund. That's for police [00:36:23] officer training throughout the state. $12 must be remitted to the Pasco County School [00:36:27] District and must be used for school security initiatives, for student transportation, or [00:36:32] to improve the safety of student walking conditions. And $5 must be remitted to Pasco [00:36:37] County for the School Crossing Guard Recruitment and Retention Program. So these dollars are [00:36:41] really being put to good use. So continuing on, to enhance traffic safety measures within [00:36:47] our school zones, we're requesting a council approval of Ordinance 2025-2318. This will [00:36:53] enable us to establish an additional layer of traffic safety initiatives by installing [00:36:58] speed detection devices in our school zones where speed violations are occurring. This [00:37:04] added deterrence and enforcement will help ensure that we are doing everything possible [00:37:07] to promote traffic safety within our school zones to protect our children. The City Attorney [00:37:11] reviewed this ordinance and approved it as the form. Staff recommends that the City Council [00:37:16] conduct a second and final reading of Ordinance 2025-2318. At this time, there is no budget [00:37:22] impact. I'm here to answer any questions that you may have. [00:37:25] Do you have any questions up here? [00:37:28] Just to run those numbers one more time, we can do it after the motion, it doesn't matter. [00:37:33] You can do it now, while you're presenting. [00:37:36] So, the ticket, the violator gets a ticket for how much? [00:37:41] It's a $100 fine. [00:37:43] And so, the $60 you're referencing, from that $60, there's a $40 difference that comes out. [00:37:53] The production of the, the production and maintenance of the, when we go off for bid, [00:38:03] we won't know how much that will be, but at some point, where are the costs involved in [00:38:08] the company that will manage this process until it gets back to us for the ticket? [00:38:13] So, yes, you are correct, Councilman. We will go out to RFP, and there are several companies [00:38:17] in the business that do this, and they charge either based on a fee per camera, [00:38:24] or some of them charge on a percentage of the citation. We would prefer at this point [00:38:30] that they charge a fee per camera, so if they install one camera, I don't know what that would be, [00:38:34] but it would be X amount of dollars per month. Now, with that, all the logistics behind that system, [00:38:39] they would have to manage. They would have to manage the proper installation, [00:38:42] the proper monitoring of the equipment. They would have to staff and review all the violations [00:38:46] and work with the police department. They would have to do traffic studies for us, [00:38:50] and a whole host of logistical things to make this system top-notch and to do what it's intended to do. [00:38:56] I hope that answers your question. [00:38:58] Well, again, $100 starts. We get $60. All of those fees, school board, county, [00:39:05] are all those part of the $40 we don't get, or some of those are coming out of our $60? [00:39:12] No, we get $60. [00:39:14] And we don't pay any of that back to those other entities? [00:39:16] No. [00:39:17] So that's how we get to the $60? [00:39:19] Correct. We actually get $77, but we've got to give $17 back to the Pasco County School District. [00:39:23] Okay. So from the $60, we'll pay for whatever it is to manage those systems, [00:39:29] and you'll use that money to support your efforts through your staff, management of that. [00:39:36] Now, when school is out, we were told that even though it's not a school zone anymore, [00:39:43] for the purpose of the 15-mile-an-hour speed limit, it may be back to the 25-mile-an-hour speed limit. [00:39:50] Is the theory that the kids are still doing after-school programs, or there might be a – [00:39:57] because when we get a ticket given after hours of school, [00:40:03] we'll still be contributing to the school – the $40 are still coming out. [00:40:10] So this is a school-connected traffic signalization, whether school is in or out. [00:40:18] Pretty much so. Correct. Yes. [00:40:20] So we'll be – the people, when they pay their ticket, [00:40:23] they'll be helping to contribute to school crossing guards when the school is in session. [00:40:29] And state statute, again, pretty much dictates how we have to use this money to support these systems and these programs. [00:40:37] All right. That's good to know. [00:40:38] There's only one other question I asked, if you could just repeat it for the record, [00:40:42] is that the point at which the speed occurs is not at the very edge of the zone, [00:40:50] but somewhere in the middle of it where they have a chance to decelerate. [00:40:55] I would say, based on our review of Sarasota's programs, that we'll say, for the record, the middle area. [00:41:02] It's not going to be like a speed trap where all of a sudden, right where the yellow flash is, that's where it's going to hit you. [00:41:08] These cameras tend to hit you right in that middle zone area. [00:41:11] You're into the school zone. [00:41:12] Well, they tend to, but you're suggesting that you'll oversee that they will. [00:41:16] They won't be at the edge. [00:41:18] We'll make sure that we're going to model the program in Sarasota that they're fair [00:41:23] and they're catching them in that middle area of the school zone. [00:41:26] That's all I wanted to hear, Mr. Mayor. [00:41:28] Anybody else? [00:41:29] Move to approve. [00:41:30] Second. [00:41:31] Open up public hearing. [00:41:33] Any comment? [00:41:36] Seeing no one, we'll come forward back for discussion and vote. [00:41:39] Move to approve. [00:41:40] Second. [00:41:42] Just to say that Corporal Ezean's speed study was compelling and that it was either the mayor or Councilman Murphy [00:41:50] at the last reading that said school safety is important, and I concur with that. [00:41:58] I'm good. [00:41:59] Anybody else? [00:42:01] All those in favor, signify by aye. [00:42:03] Aye.

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14. 11.a

    First Reading, Ordinance No. 2025-2330: Designation of School Zones for Placement of Speed Detection Systems

    approved

    Council conducted the first reading of Ordinance 2025-2330, designating four school zones for placement of speed detection systems following speed studies showing average drivers exceeded the 15 mph school zone limit by more than 10 mph. The ordinance was approved 5-0 on first reading after discussion about potential school zone changes due to Gulf Middle School construction, fines under state law ($100 flat regardless of speed), and concerns about public perception of after-hours enforcement.

    Ord. Ordinance No. 2025-2330

    • motion:Motion to approve first reading of Ordinance 2025-2330 designating four school zones for speed detection systems. (passed)5–0

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    [00:42:07] 5-0. [00:42:08] Going to the first reading of Ordinance Number 2025-2330, [00:42:13] Designation of School Zones for Placement of the Speed Detection System. [00:42:17] This is Ordinance Number 2025-2330, an ordinance of the City of New Port Richey, Florida, [00:42:21] providing for speed detection systems in school zones as authorized by state law in Ordinance 2025-2318, [00:42:29] providing for designation of speed detection system zones for three public schools within the city, [00:42:35] providing for a map of said speed detection system zones, providing for signs, providing for public notice, [00:42:41] providing for enforcement, providing for conflict severability, and an effective date. [00:42:46] Mr. Mayor, members of Council, as indicated by the City Attorney, [00:42:50] the purpose of this agenda item is to designate for speed detection system to enforce school zone speeding violations, [00:43:00] and as indicated by the Police Chief, for speeds in excess of 10 miles over the posted speed limit on certain times and days. [00:43:10] And Chief Cochin will further represent the agenda item. [00:43:14] Thank you, Ms. Manns. [00:43:15] Mayor, Councilmembers, deja vu. [00:43:19] So Ordinance 2025-2318 established our program. [00:43:24] Ordinance 2025-2330 is actually establishing the specific school zones that we'll be using. [00:43:30] So the request before the City Council is to conduct a first reading of Ordinance 2025-2330, [00:43:36] which designates the four school zones for the placement of speed detection systems in accordance with Florida law. [00:43:41] The four school zones defined in Ordinance 2025-2330 are staffed with school crossing guards trained and employed by the city. [00:43:48] These four school zones are clearly identified by pavement markings, signage, and or yellow flashing lights, [00:43:53] in accordance with state law requirements. [00:43:55] The Police Department conducts traffic enforcement and deploys additional traffic safety measures [00:43:59] to include the traffic mannequin being utilized in these school zones. [00:44:03] All the above resources are in place in these four school zones to promote traffic safety for the hundreds of school children [00:44:08] who utilize these school zones daily. [00:44:11] Despite these measures, comprehensive speed studies conducted in March of 2025 across the four school zones, [00:44:16] as outlined in Corporal Hazimi's memorandum, see attached, [00:44:19] indicate that on average drivers travel more than 10 miles per hour over the posted 15-mile-an-hour speed limit [00:44:27] in these active school zones. [00:44:29] This means that many vehicles traveling through the four school zones identified in Ordinance 2025-2330 [00:44:35] exceeded the speed limit by more than 10 miles per hour, and obviously this is unacceptable. [00:44:40] The state of Florida has enacted laws in Chapter 316 that authorize counties and municipalities [00:44:44] to establish speed detection systems in school zones. [00:44:47] The City Council has adopted Ordinance 2025-2318, [00:44:50] providing for the operation of school zone speed detection systems within the city. [00:44:55] These laws are intended to enhance traffic safety within school zones across the state of Florida. [00:45:00] These four school zones met the criteria for heightened safety risk based on the speed [00:45:04] studies conducted in these zones. [00:45:07] To enhance traffic safety measures within these four school zones, we are requesting [00:45:10] the Council's approval of Ordinance 2025-2330. [00:45:14] This will enable us to establish an additional layer of traffic safety initiatives by installing [00:45:18] speed detection devices in these school zones where speed violations are occurring. [00:45:23] This added deterrence and enforcement will help ensure that we are doing everything possible [00:45:27] to promote traffic safety within our school zones to protect our children. [00:45:31] The City Attorney Reviewed Ordinance 2025-2330 and approved it as the form. [00:45:36] Staff recommends that the City Council approve Ordinance 2025-2330. [00:45:40] At this point, there is no budget impact and I'm here to answer any questions you may have. [00:45:43] Any public comment? [00:45:47] Seeing no one come forward, we'll bring it back for discussion and vote. [00:45:51] Move to approve. [00:45:52] I'll second. [00:45:53] Thank you, Mr. Mayor. [00:45:56] Chief Cochin, I have a quick question for you on school zone number two. [00:46:02] That's the Gulf Middle school zone on Congress Street. [00:46:06] With the proposed construction and eventual new school on that site, is their anticipation [00:46:15] of that school zone shifting at all? [00:46:18] Because the pedestrian U traffic, the only reason why they came all the way down Congress [00:46:23] South to Louisiana was because the student entrance was on Louisiana, whereas now there [00:46:32] might be a reason for them to cut through on Harrison because the pedestrian entrance [00:46:38] is farther north on Harrison. [00:46:42] So you're talking about the construction of the new middle school, correct? [00:46:44] We haven't been notified of any of those changes at this time, so I can't answer that question. [00:46:50] But if there are changes, we'll have to take that into consideration, obviously, as we [00:46:53] operate this program. [00:46:54] And then we can just come back and amend it? [00:46:57] Yes. [00:46:58] It's set up so that you can add additional school zones and you can change these school [00:47:03] zones as time goes by. [00:47:06] And just on that topic, logistics, if a camera has to be moved back or anything, that can [00:47:11] just be worked out with the agreement with whatever vendor you RFP with? [00:47:16] Yeah, so when we select a vendor, again, I mean, this is what they do, they're professionals [00:47:20] at it. [00:47:21] So, again, what we've seen, they're setting up these cameras, they know what they're doing, [00:47:25] and they're capturing people in that middle area of the school zone, well within it. [00:47:29] I would just hate to see a school zone change further up north, and then the vendor comes [00:47:38] back and says, we have to pay a whole installation fee to move that camera. [00:47:42] That's just what I'm looking out for. [00:47:43] Well, I think we'll go through the RFP, we'll have to have a contract with this vendor, [00:47:48] and we will vet all of that out as we go through the program. [00:47:52] And you'll ultimately have to approve that contract that we do with the vendor. [00:47:55] Okay. [00:47:56] Thank you. [00:47:57] Anybody else? [00:47:58] The Madison Street by the high school, there's a long run between Cecilia and on its way [00:48:09] out. [00:48:10] I'm just thinking ahead of the bridge construction on Grand Boulevard, the enormous amount of [00:48:17] traffic that comes down Madison after work, the speed limit after school hours. [00:48:27] I'm not sure, I think it's 30 miles an hour, I'm not sure what it is there, but I'm telling [00:48:35] you that the tickets will be flowing like butter when you get to those evening commutes [00:48:43] and people are coming down there. [00:48:45] Not that we shouldn't give them a ticket for going 10 miles over the speed limit, but [00:48:50] my guess is once we approve this, it talks about being 10 miles over the speed limit, [00:48:56] whatever that speed limit is. [00:48:59] And so, you know, once again, caution to make sure that this doesn't become seen as a trap [00:49:05] for what could be, you know, late at night or well after hours when there's no school [00:49:10] around and they get a notice that they got a school crossing thing. [00:49:14] I can only imagine what people will be sputtering about it. [00:49:19] So I don't know what else to say, but there's a big long fence. [00:49:25] You can't, you know, it is for walking to school and coming out of school. [00:49:29] That's when the crossing guards would be like, this is the high school. [00:49:33] And it's an awful long straightaway, awfully hard for a good lesson for anyone who likes [00:49:41] to jump on the gas pedal. [00:49:43] I think when this whole system starts, they'll probably have a whole article about it in [00:49:47] the bridge. [00:49:48] Certainly will. [00:49:49] Yeah. [00:49:50] And then they'll also be on the site. [00:49:51] And the vendors will have to advertise for 30 days and we'll have a whole educational [00:49:55] campaign and I understand those questions and concerns, but our whole thing, and we've [00:50:00] been ad nauseam about this, is to promote traffic safety for our children. [00:50:04] That's why we're doing this. [00:50:05] We'll come at 1 in the morning, at 3 in the morning, at 4 in the morning, early morning, [00:50:11] you know, well before school even begins. [00:50:14] So you're saying it's for the children, but you're also telling us that we're going to [00:50:18] have around-the-clock speed cameras and tickets that we'll be giving out. [00:50:23] So it's not disingenuous, but to some it may be. [00:50:27] Well, I think what we're trying to do in that whole area is to promote driver behavior, [00:50:32] period, because there is school there. [00:50:34] So remember to add that to your commentary then when you're talking about it, because [00:50:38] if you say it's all about school and you get a ticket at 2 in the morning, they're [00:50:43] going to say this ain't about school. [00:50:44] So I would just encourage you to add that encouragement of traffic behavior to your [00:50:50] conversation. [00:50:54] As I see it coming, I've been doing this a long time, I know what's going to happen. [00:50:58] Well, they're going to be going 35 and a 25, or 40 and a 25 too, so, yeah. [00:51:04] That's my, Mayor, to your point, just if you don't mind me jumping in real quick, not to [00:51:08] ride off your crest there, but if they are going an excessive speed over, what happens [00:51:13] then? [00:51:14] Let's say you catch someone going 60, is it still just $100? [00:51:17] Yeah. [00:51:18] Yeah, because if an officer's doing it, it's a UTC, it's different. [00:51:23] But this, yeah, this is the system. [00:51:24] Yep. [00:51:25] Just kidding. [00:51:26] If you're going 100, it's still $100? [00:51:28] No, it's that law, that new law, state law that's going to apply here. [00:51:32] I'm just, I'm being serious here. [00:51:34] I'm just curious, like, it's straight 100 no matter what? [00:51:38] So under this system, it's $100. [00:51:40] If an officer's out there, that's different, that's a uniform traffic citation. [00:51:44] And if we get someone going 100, we have the tag, that's excessive, so we might follow [00:51:48] that up. [00:51:49] Okay. [00:51:50] But I can't get into all the logistics right now, this is, these are what ifs. [00:51:53] Well, is that just what ifs? [00:51:55] It leads to another question, if you'll allow me, the max is 100, or is it in the future [00:52:02] we could explore a certain speed increase, you get 150, a certain speed increase. [00:52:07] Under this system, state law, it's $100 fine. [00:52:09] State law. [00:52:10] Okay. [00:52:11] Thank you. [00:52:12] All those in favor, signify by aye. [00:52:13] Aye. [00:52:14] Aye. [00:52:15] That's five, nothing. [00:52:17] Board reappointment of Richard Melton, Culture Affairs Committee. [00:52:21] Richard Melton, who is in attendance this evening, has been a member of the Culture [00:52:26] Affairs Committee since 2017. [00:52:29] He serves as the committee chair, and his term expires on August 15th of 2025. [00:52:37] The terms of office on that committee are for two years, and he has served on the committee [00:52:45] well. [00:52:46] We are recommending that you consider reappointing him, and if you do so, his term of office [00:52:53] would span through August 15th of 2027. [00:52:59] Here's your chance to run or speak. [00:53:02] Run or speak. [00:53:03] I'm happy to do it. [00:53:04] All right. [00:53:05] Do I have a motion? [00:53:06] Move for approval. [00:53:07] Comment. [00:53:08] Open up public. [00:53:09] The guy just asked if there was a comment. [00:53:10] He didn't want it. [00:53:11] Does anybody else like to comment? [00:53:12] Seeing no one, come forward, bring it back for discussion and vote. [00:53:13] Move to approve. [00:53:14] Second. [00:53:15] Seconds. [00:53:16] Is there a term limits for these things, or does he get to...

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15. 12.a

    Board Re-Appointment: Richard Melton, Cultural Affairs Committee

    approved

    Council reappointed Richard Melton to the Cultural Affairs Committee, with praise for his leadership and increased programming under his tenure.

    • vote:Reappoint Richard Melton to the Cultural Affairs Committee. (passed)5–0

    👤Mrs. Andy👤Richard Melton#Cultural Affairs Committee

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    [00:53:32] This Melton's obviously a strong leader for the Culture Affairs Committee, and continues [00:53:38] to bring programs in front of us. [00:53:39] I think the city manager, unintentionally provoked by myself, put a challenge in front [00:53:47] of him to see if he could increase programming, and he did just that. [00:53:50] And so, him and the Culture Affairs Committee as a whole, and with the staff, Mrs. Andy, [00:53:57] and so just keep up the work and appreciate it. [00:54:01] To the second. [00:54:03] We're the only ones with term limits. [00:54:07] All those in favor, signify by aye. [00:54:10] Aye. [00:54:11] 5-0. [00:54:12] Board reappointment of Rose Moore, Environmental Committee. [00:54:16] Rose Moore serves as the vice chair of the Environmental Committee, and she has served [00:54:22] on the board since 2011. [00:54:25] Her term expired back on February 21st of 2025, but she has submitted an application [00:54:32] seeking reappointment to the committee, and the terms of office are for two years. [00:54:39] If you determine it's appropriate to reappoint Ms. Moore, her renewal would be up again on [00:54:47] August 5th of 2027, and we're recommending that you consider her reappointment. [00:54:56] Seeing her not here, does anybody else like to speak?

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16. 12.b

    Board Re-Appointment: Rose Mohr, Environmental Committee

    approved

    Council re-appointed Rose Mohr to the Environmental Committee. Motion passed 5-0.

    • motion:Move to approve the re-appointment of Rose Mohr to the Environmental Committee. (passed)5–0

    👤Rose Mohr#Environmental Committee

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    [00:55:03] Seeing no one, come bring her back for discussion and vote. [00:55:05] Move to approve. [00:55:06] Second. [00:55:07] I'll make her. [00:55:08] I'll write her a letter. [00:55:09] She's not here. [00:55:10] To the second. [00:55:12] I just appreciate her time. [00:55:15] Thank you for serving. [00:55:18] All those in favor, signify by aye. [00:55:21] Aye. [00:55:22] 5-0. [00:55:23] Peace Hall fee waiver request for Brainstorms NPR Inc., December 2025 event. [00:55:32] Brainstorms New Port Richey Incorporated is a 501c3 not-for-profit organization, and they're [00:55:38] requesting a fee waiver for use of Peace Hall on two dates, one Saturday, December 6th, [00:55:48] and a second Sunday, December 14th. [00:55:54] On the 6th of December, they are asking for a whole day of rental to be waived, and on [00:56:04] the 14th of December, a half day, they will be hosting community events, and the events [00:56:15] are both holiday-themed, and the purpose is to garner proceeds to go to future programming

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17. 12.c

    Peace Hall Fee Waiver Request - Brainstormsnpr, Inc. December 2025 Events

    approved

    Council approved a fee waiver of $1,149 for Brainstorms NPR, Inc., a developing non-profit children's hands-on science discovery center, for use of Peace Hall for two December 2025 events: Santa's Secret Stash cookie sale on December 6th and a Santa and Me Tea the following weekend. Council discussed the need for clear criteria for future non-profit fee waiver requests.

    • motion:Move to approve fee waiver of $1,149 for Brainstorms NPR for use of Peace Hall for two December 2025 events. (passed)5–0
    • direction:Direction that Special Events Committee or city administrator develop application/criteria for non-profit fee waiver requests. (none)

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    [00:56:28] for Brainstorms and their efforts to solidify themselves in the community in the future. [00:56:39] The total fees associated with both rentals would be $1,149, and we're recommending that [00:56:49] you consider waiving the fee associated with their use of Peace Hall. [00:56:54] And we have Bonnie Martin, the treasurer of Brainstorms, in attendance this evening, if [00:56:59] you would like her to speak on this item. [00:57:03] As long as she's leaning. [00:57:17] Good evening, and thank you for the opportunity to say a few words. [00:57:22] I wanted to tell you about Brainstorms, first of all. [00:57:27] It's a non-profit, children's hands-on science discovery center, and that's a mouthful. [00:57:35] So, the short version is, it's a facility of museum-quality exhibits, which are interactive [00:57:42] for children and families. [00:57:45] We're requesting the in-kind use of Peace Hall for two events, and I wanted to also [00:57:57] add that Brainstorms, we're in a developing phase right now. [00:58:00] We don't have a location just yet. [00:58:04] We are hoping and working at getting a location in New Port Richey, particularly downtown, [00:58:11] to put the museum down there. [00:58:15] And we are in a developing phase where we have a mentorship from Great Explorations [00:58:24] Children's Museum down in St. Petersburg. [00:58:27] They're our mentor. [00:58:28] They have someone on our board of directors. [00:58:31] And we also have, on this 15-member board of directors, we have an aerospace engineer, [00:58:38] a NASA scientist. [00:58:41] We have retired teachers, one of them being a science teacher, a child development specialist. [00:58:49] We also have promotion experts and event meeting experts, event coordinating experts. [00:58:58] So, we have a very strong board. [00:59:01] So, to us, it's not a matter of if there will be a science discovery center for children, [00:59:09] but where and when. [00:59:11] So, that's what we're working on. [00:59:15] So, what we're asking for tonight is for the city's support so that we can start doing [00:59:25] some promotion through the efforts of fundraising and of putting on an affordable activity for [00:59:33] children and families. [00:59:35] The first one, December 6th, is Santa's Secret Stash. [00:59:39] It's a cookie sale. [00:59:42] Also, the children will have an opportunity to send and write letters to Santa and put [00:59:46] them in a little mailbox there. [00:59:48] There will be a holiday decor table for people to choose from and also some photo ops. [01:00:00] Then on, and so what you do is you come in, you buy the box, you go around and you pick [01:00:06] from what we're estimating will be 1,200 cookies. [01:00:10] And so you can fill your box and go home and be all set. [01:00:17] Does it coordinate with Christmas parade? [01:00:19] Does anybody know? [01:00:22] December, so we check those dates and. [01:00:26] Different weekend, is it not? [01:00:28] It's two weekends and I'm just wondering. [01:00:31] It's December 6th, there's a street parade. [01:00:34] So it's the same day. [01:00:36] Okay, I'm just going to say it's going to have more than 1,200 cookies you got. [01:00:41] Yeah, and then the next weekend is Santa and me tea. [01:00:45] It's a tea party for children with Santa Claus and Mrs. Santa. [01:00:50] So thank you for your consideration, we appreciate it. [01:00:53] Public comment? [01:00:55] No. [01:00:56] So you know we'll come forward, we'll come back at a discussion and vote. [01:01:01] Move to approve. [01:01:02] Second. [01:01:03] First off, thank you for the letter describing what Brainstorm does. [01:01:09] I did have a similar question as the mayor. [01:01:12] The light up the night Christmas thing, is that that won't conflict with this either? [01:01:18] There's a light up the night event that they use Peace Hall, it won't, it's good, okay. [01:01:24] You mentioned some of the people that sit on the boards and I think that's the most [01:01:28] compelling argument when we look to advanced manufacturing, aerospace, some of those job [01:01:36] creating fields. [01:01:37] Our disadvantage as a city and anyone up here can disagree with me is that we are so built [01:01:42] out that we can't slap a manufacturing building, we can't build an airport, so to speak. [01:01:50] And so our ways of having that strategic advantage still in the job market that the [01:01:55] Pasco EDC is building and that the Pasco County is building is the services, the education, [01:02:01] the building, the students and the excitement around some of these industries so that they'll [01:02:07] want to stay here. [01:02:09] Brainstorms I think will, as you've kind of communicated, is going to piggyback off of [01:02:16] some of these existing not-for-profits and their work and will eventually blossom to [01:02:22] be a great partner for us to instill excitement when it comes to science in these programs. [01:02:30] Right now it looks like it's cookies and Santa Claus, but that's okay, he also flies in the [01:02:34] air so we can still promote it that way, but I see the future with this. [01:02:38] I think there's a great future and I'm glad that we have yet another partner in the not-for-profit [01:02:44] space within our city limits. [01:02:45] It's going to be a very exciting time and this is exactly how we can help support that [01:02:49] growth by doing these fee waivers. [01:02:51] Thank you, it seems like it's going to be a great event for children. [01:02:57] Mayor, I just want to disclose that I'm also on the board of that entity and that it was [01:03:05] an initiative of the City of New Port Richey back in 1991 when we were applying to try [01:03:09] to create this. [01:03:10] So hopefully it will provide some opportunity for tourism as well and attraction as it grows, [01:03:19] but in the meantime it's a matter of starting up. [01:03:22] So having disclosed that, there's no revenue for me to generate. [01:03:30] It's a charity that I contribute to as well and I'm very excited for, so I will vote for [01:03:37] it just because I have to vote or not, or I have to vote. [01:03:41] Is he allowed to vote? [01:03:42] Yeah. [01:03:43] Okay. [01:03:44] He's a non-profit, he doesn't have any personal gain from this vote. [01:03:50] So I would just like to say I'm excited about it. [01:03:55] I think the city needs to be more involved with these not-for-profits, so this is kind [01:04:01] of setting the stage for other entities to ask us for the same thing. [01:04:08] So I just want to make sure that everybody up here understands that, so when other not-for-profits [01:04:13] want to do this, they're going to ask the same thing. [01:04:17] So I'm all for it, I think it's great. [01:04:20] If the city can do it, we should do it and support not-for-profit and, you know, sciences [01:04:25] and youth. [01:04:26] Mr. Mayor, can I respond to his comment? [01:04:30] I just want to say that it's going to be important for the city to identify that we [01:04:36] don't just say we're supporting a non-profit, but really there should be some connection [01:04:42] to the city. [01:04:43] I think the Friends of the Library help our library, you know, the support that's been [01:04:48] given by the Main Street, which we support financially as well, is about our city and [01:04:54] our own economics. [01:04:56] And just the introduction to this science museum idea came from a League of Cities conference [01:05:01] when the Great Explorations was presenting it as an economic draw. [01:05:06] So some of what you all have said, it enhances the events that are already occurring, it [01:05:10] is, I think there needs to continue to be some selective consideration of not just if [01:05:18] you're a non-profit or if they did it, I get to do it, but rather how is this contributing [01:05:23] to the goodwill of the city, to the support of the city councils and the city's, you know, [01:05:31] mission. [01:05:32] Thank you. [01:05:33] And to Mr. Jonas's point, I know it was at least discussed informally some years back, [01:05:41] but if the Special Events Committee or the city administrator can provide some sort of [01:05:48] application or maybe we can provide direction on criteria, that way we are being written [01:05:54] and fair in what is considered, what you can apply for and what you can't apply for, because [01:06:01] to Brian, or to Councilman Jonas's point, who's to prevent a not-for-profit from coming [01:06:06] here next council meeting and making a similar request, and what is, what are we doing, they [01:06:12] need an understanding of what is and what isn't what we're looking for in terms of [01:06:16] promoting certain things. [01:06:20] Not to at all insinuate anything, but it does help when you have a council member on your [01:06:25] board to be able to receive in-kind support, and that is not at all a jab, but from an [01:06:30] outside perspective, I don't want someone coming here making the same request and then [01:06:34] putting that out there. [01:06:36] If we have a clear system that this is what qualifies, then we can always lean back on [01:06:41] that and not ever be questioned. [01:06:43] Appreciate that. [01:06:47] I can eat 10% of those cookies. [01:06:50] I'm identifying as an 8-year-old. [01:06:53] All those in favor signify by aye. [01:06:55] Aye. [01:06:56] That's 5-0. [01:06:59] Recommendation for approval of Cultural Affairs, Oktoberfest NPR.

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    Recommendation for Approval of Cultural Event: Oktoberfest NPR

    approved

    Council approved a $4,000 cultural event appropriation for Oktoberfest NPR, a free family-friendly event to be held at the Richey Suncoast Theater on Sunday, September 21, 2025 at 2pm. The event will feature a traditional Oktoberfest band, a brewmaster presentation, and German dancers, with planned partnerships with local German-American social clubs.

    • motion:Motion to approve $4,000 appropriation for Oktoberfest NPR cultural event at Richey Suncoast Theater on September 21, 2025. (passed)5–0

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    [01:07:04] The Cultural Affairs Committee has advanced a recommendation for your consideration to [01:07:15] fund an Oktoberfest New Port Richey, which they're promoting as an educational and entertaining [01:07:25] family-friendly event of German culture, in which they are providing traditional music [01:07:33] and dance. [01:07:35] The appropriation request specifically is in the amount of $4,000, which they would [01:07:41] like to host at the Ritchie Suncoast Theater on Sunday, September 21st, 2025, at 2 o'clock [01:07:53] in the afternoon, which apparently aligns with the traditional Bavarian Oktoberfest. [01:08:03] And since we do have the benefit of Rich Melton here today and Susie Sachs, they might be [01:08:13] better able to represent the engaging interactive performances and the German nonprofit dancers [01:08:22] that will be in attendance that evening to perform, but because I can't pronounce either [01:08:30] of the band or the dancers, and I don't want to try, but I know that there'll be a myriad [01:08:40] of entertainment to include people dressed in traditional German garb. [01:08:50] Thank you. [01:08:51] Yes. [01:08:52] Thank you. [01:08:53] And that they will be promoting the German culture that evening and doing traditional [01:09:04] dances and performances. [01:09:07] And if there's more to add, let me know. [01:09:09] Any public comment? [01:09:16] The date, again, is Sunday, September 21st. [01:09:20] And it is to begin at 2 o'clock in the afternoon, if the Council approves the expenditure of [01:09:29] $4,000. [01:09:30] Can you name and address for the record? [01:09:33] Yes. [01:09:34] My name is Susie Sachs. [01:09:37] I am the executive director of Ritchie Suncoast Theater, and I am the project manager for [01:09:41] this particular event that we would like to hold. [01:09:45] We're choosing to do this on a Sunday afternoon because we do want it to be family-friendly. [01:09:49] Oktoberfest has a reputation to be raucous and maybe not as family-friendly. [01:09:57] So what we plan on doing with the help of the city and the Cultural Affairs Committee [01:10:02] is we will have an official Oktoberfest band come and play for approximately two hours. [01:10:10] Once they're done as a filler, we're hoping to work with a brewmaster who will talk about [01:10:15] the different kinds of beers, which are very important to the German culture. [01:10:20] And then after that, there will be German dancers. [01:10:23] I can't say the name of that particular group either. [01:10:26] I'm not even going to try. [01:10:31] But the information was available and a breakdown was given to the Cultural Affairs Committee [01:10:36] when I approached them in regards to this. [01:10:41] So if you guys have any questions for me about it, I'd be happy to answer. [01:10:45] Is there a fee for people to come to it? [01:10:47] No. [01:10:48] The reason that we asked for that $4,000 is it allows for it to be free to anyone who [01:10:51] wants to come. [01:10:52] We're hoping that next year we'll be able to actually have a larger event. [01:10:57] There's several things like wiener dog races and things like that that because of the shorter [01:11:01] notice of this request, we weren't able to schedule. [01:11:04] But next year, we are hoping to do that. [01:11:07] And I am working with two of the German and American social clubs in the area. [01:11:13] There's one out of Spring Hill and one here in New Port Richey that have both agreed to [01:11:17] help with the planning for next year. [01:11:20] We're hoping to make this a yearly thing. [01:11:21] How many mugs can you carry at one time? [01:11:26] Last time I tried was about eight. [01:11:28] It's been a hot minute since I did that though. [01:11:31] Anybody else? [01:11:32] No, I'm just excited to get an Oktoberfest back. [01:11:35] I mean, it's been since Gulfview Squirm All Days when I was a kid. [01:11:41] We're hoping that we can get some of the businesses to participate, make a German dish that day [01:11:48] or make sure that the pubs downtown have a couple extra German beers that is there. [01:11:56] And like I said, the German-American clubs are also going to have tables so people can [01:12:00] ask about them and learn things. [01:12:02] So we're going to try to have a nice presentation for our first go. [01:12:06] Does beg the question, is this like a, are we going to have like a wet zone? [01:12:11] Is this out on the street at all? [01:12:13] No. [01:12:14] It is not. [01:12:15] It's going to be right inside. [01:12:16] So you would only have the normal things that you would have at a theater or at said restaurants [01:12:24] and whatever wet zone space those particular restaurants would have on their own. [01:12:29] Got it. [01:12:31] So obviously working with the Main Street Group is also in your future. [01:12:36] Yeah. [01:12:37] And you know, once things, once we have Nebraska and Railroad Square, kind of that shaken out [01:12:43] as well. [01:12:44] So we'll be able to utilize that hopefully next year. [01:12:47] And we have some good ideas for next year. [01:12:48] But with this being short notice, we were able to get dancers and a band. [01:12:52] So we thought that was a good place to start for the first annual one. [01:12:55] Do we have a move and a second? [01:12:57] I'll move to approve. [01:12:58] Second. [01:12:59] Anything else? [01:13:00] No. [01:13:01] I'm just excited about it. [01:13:02] Perfect. [01:13:03] Sounds like fun. [01:13:04] All those in favor, signify by aye. [01:13:05] Aye. [01:13:06] Aye. [01:13:07] Aye. [01:13:08] That's five nothing. [01:13:09] Thank you.

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    Resolution No. 2025-26: Adoption of the 2025 Pasco County Comprehensive Emergency Management Plan

    approved

    Council adopted Resolution 2025-26 approving the 2025 Pasco County Comprehensive Emergency Management Plan (SEMP), a four-year renewal required for the county and its municipalities to remain eligible for federal mitigation funds. Chief Fitch presented the item; there was no fiscal impact.

    Ord. Resolution No. 2025-26

    • motion:Motion to approve Resolution 2025-26 adopting the 2025 Pasco County Comprehensive Emergency Management Plan. (passed)

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    [01:13:12] Resolution number 2025-26 adoption of the 2025 Pasco County Comprehensive Energy Management [01:13:19] Plan. [01:13:20] This is resolution number 2025-26 resolution by the City Council of the City of New Port Richey, Florida adopting the Pasco County Comprehensive Emergency Management Plan. [01:13:31] Every four years the city enters into an agreement with Pasco County as it relates [01:13:37] to our emergency management and it's that time again for us to renew an agreement. [01:13:43] Pasco County and Sheriff Nacco's office have both been a valuable partner to the city [01:13:48] in emergency management and Chief Fitch, if you want to talk about the agenda item more [01:13:53] specifically. [01:14:01] The 2025 Pasco County Comprehensive Emergency Management Plan via resolution number 2025-26 [01:14:11] as required by Florida Administrative Code 27P-6, each county is required to submit a [01:14:17] comprehensive emergency management plan also known as a SEMP plan to the Florida Department [01:14:23] of Emergency Management at a minimum of every four years for review and approval. [01:14:28] Pasco County Emergency Management submitted their 2025 SEMP plan to the Florida Department [01:14:33] of Emergency Management and received approval on April 8, 2025 and subsequent approval by [01:14:39] the Board of County Commissioners on June 3, 2025. [01:14:43] Pasco County SEMP represents an all-hazards whole community approach to emergency management [01:14:49] inclusive of the six municipalities within the county to reinforce the coordination of [01:14:54] mitigation strategies across jurisdictional boundaries. [01:15:00] Stated in the attached letter in your council agenda this evening, all municipalities must [01:15:06] be covered by the Pasco County SEMP plan for Pasco County to be eligible to receive federal [01:15:12] mitigation funds. [01:15:14] City Council last approved the Pasco County SEMP plan in 2021 and staff is requesting [01:15:19] adoption of the 2025 Pasco County SEMP plan. [01:15:24] The recommendation staff recommends City Council adopt. [01:15:28] The 2025 Pasco County Comprehensive Emergency Management Plan via Resolution 2025-26 and [01:15:36] there is no budget fiscal impact and I'm available to answer any questions if you have [01:15:40] any. [01:15:41] Any public comment? [01:15:44] Seeing no one come forward, we'll bring it back for discussion and vote. [01:15:48] Move approval. [01:15:49] Second. [01:15:50] Maker. [01:15:51] No, it's a good opportunity to cooperate and also something very important, particularly [01:15:57] this time of year as we look forward to the second teamwork. [01:16:03] Anybody else?

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    Consider Addendum Two: Extension of 2023 Interlocal Agreement for Legal Services w/Pasco Sheriff

    approved

    Council approved Addendum Two extending the 2023 Interlocal Agreement with the Pasco County Sheriff's Office for legal services related to risk protection orders (red flag law prosecutions) from July 13, 2025 to July 13, 2026. Chief Cochin presented and emphasized the strong partnership with the Sheriff's Office.

    • motion:Move to approve Addendum 2 of the 2023 Interlocal Agreement with the Pasco County Sheriff's Office for legal services. (passed)

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    [01:16:06] All those in favor signify by aye. [01:16:08] Aye. [01:16:09] That's five. [01:16:10] Nothing. [01:16:11] Consider an addendum to extension of the 2023 interlocal agreement for legal services with [01:16:16] Pasco County Sheriff. [01:16:18] The specific legal services that are referenced in this that are covered in this agenda item [01:16:24] are risk protection orders and we work with the Sheriff's Office on the execution and [01:16:30] administration of those and Chief Cochin will represent the agenda item. [01:16:42] And the existing 2023 interlocal agreement between the Pasco County Sheriff's Office [01:16:47] and the Newport Ridge Police Department from July 13, 2025 to July 13, 2026. [01:16:54] The 2023 interlocal agreement outlines the legal services provided by the Sheriff's Office [01:16:58] for prosecuting our department's risk protection orders before the circuit court. [01:17:03] The State of Florida has enacted red flag laws under Florida State Statute 790-401, [01:17:08] which empower law enforcement agencies statewide to take possession of firearms from individuals [01:17:14] who are deemed to be a danger to themselves or others. [01:17:16] Moreover, these laws facilitate the removal of firearms from individuals through the circuit [01:17:21] court for a period of up to one year to safeguard the community. [01:17:24] Currently, the Pasco County Sheriff's Office provides the services of its attorneys to [01:17:29] file and prosecute risk protection orders before the circuit court on behalf of the [01:17:33] Newport Ridge Police Department. [01:17:35] This arrangement is considered the best practice for our department because it ensures that [01:17:40] risk protection orders are handled by a legal unit within the Sheriff's Office that specializes [01:17:45] and excels in this area of law. [01:17:48] Additionally, this partnership continues to strengthen the existing synergies between [01:17:51] the Sheriff's Office and the Newport Ridge Police Department by fostering collaboration [01:17:56] aimed at preventing dangerous individuals from accessing firearms. [01:17:59] And I'd like to say our relationships with the Sheriff's Office are amazing. [01:18:04] I mean, the collaboration with the Sheriff's Office from our lift team to all the various [01:18:08] units to the CAT RMS project, we are all integrated. [01:18:12] So this is a best practice and to bring all these resources into our city, and of course [01:18:17] we help them, is just awesome for law enforcement and is a great benefit to our city. [01:18:25] City Attorney Tim Driscoll has reviewed the Addendum 2 agreement and approved it as the [01:18:29] form. [01:18:30] Staff recommends that the council approve Addendum 2 of the 2023 Interlocal Agreement [01:18:33] with the Pasco County Sheriff's Office. [01:18:36] The funds for the 2023 Interlocal Agreement extension are allocated in account number [01:18:40] 001-061-43199 in the FY 2025 police budget. [01:18:48] I'm here for any questions if you have any. [01:18:50] Is there any public comment? [01:18:52] Seeing no one come forward, we'll bring it back for discussion and vote. [01:18:55] Move to approve. [01:18:56] I'll second. [01:18:57] Mayor Baker. [01:18:58] Just to echo what our Chief Coach had said about the partnerships we have with the Sheriff's [01:19:03] Department and that have only been strengthened more so since the Chief has joined our department [01:19:08] more proactively. [01:19:09] I know the Sheriff has always had an open door to partnerships, but I think it's our [01:19:13] Chief's work to walk through that door and really strengthen them that has helped agreements [01:19:19] like this, but more as he mentioned, the LIFT program, some of the innovation programs they [01:19:25] have over there, to strengthen those as well, and of course to the City Manager for steering [01:19:34] in that direction. [01:19:35] I'll second. [01:19:36] I can actually speak to this scenario in person. [01:19:40] When I did my ride-along, we did a, served a warrant to a gentleman who they thought [01:19:46] might be hurting himself, and it was with the New Portage PD and the County, and he [01:19:51] was walking around his neighborhood with a shotgun, and we got the guy. [01:19:57] They took his gun, they processed it, but it definitely showed how we work together [01:20:02] with the County. [01:20:04] Great, great thing. [01:20:05] Anybody else? [01:20:08] All those in favor signify by aye.

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    Consider Mutual Aid Agreement w/FDLE: Tampa Bay Regional Operations Center Child Abduction Response Team

    approved

    Council approved a Mutual Aid Agreement with FDLE establishing the Tampa Bay Regional Operations Center Child Abduction Response Team (CART), a multi-county collaboration to pool law enforcement resources for handling child abductions and serious crimes against children. The agreement remains in effect until December 31, 2028 and has no budget impact.

    • motion:Motion to approve the FDLE Mutual Aid Agreement to form the Tampa Bay Regional Operations Center Child Abduction Response Team (CART). (passed)

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    [01:20:10] Aye. [01:20:11] Aye. [01:20:12] Aye. [01:20:13] Aye. [01:20:14] Aye. [01:20:15] Aye. [01:20:16] Aye. [01:20:17] Aye. [01:20:18] Aye. [01:20:19] Aye. [01:20:20] Aye. [01:20:21] Aye. [01:20:22] Aye. [01:20:23] Aye. [01:20:24] Aye. [01:20:25] Aye. [01:20:26] Aye. [01:20:27] Aye. [01:20:28] Aye. [01:20:29] Aye. [01:20:30] Aye. [01:20:31] Aye. [01:20:32] Thank you. [01:20:33] That's C.A.R.T., which was approved by the Federal Department of Law Enforcement, [01:20:35] the FDA mutual aid agreement to establish a Tampa Bay regional Operations Center Child [01:20:40] Abduction Rebuse Response team, also known as C.A.R.T.. [01:20:45] Once signed by the participating agencies, this agreement shall remain in effect until [01:20:48] December 31, 2028. [01:20:51] The goal of the FDCA C.A.R.T. agreement is for participating agencies to pool resources [01:20:55] across jurisdictional lines to assist each other in handling child abductions and other [01:20:59] serious crimes involving children, as outlined in the agreement. [01:21:04] By collaborating under the C.A.R.T. [01:21:05] framework, law enforcement agencies can leverage enhanced resources to more effectively combat [01:21:09] crimes against vulnerable children. [01:21:11] Again, we're talking about collaboration, we're talking about synergies with our state [01:21:16] partners and this agreement brings together, I think, seven counties. [01:21:20] So it's pretty amazing. [01:21:22] The principal sites for C.A.R.T. [01:21:23] activities shall be the following counties, Citrus, Sumter, Hernando, Pasco, Pinellas, [01:21:28] Hillsborough, Polk, and Hardy. [01:21:30] When involved in C.A.R.T. operations under this agreement, participating agencies shall [01:21:33] have jurisdiction anywhere in the state of Florida and shall have full authority to enforce [01:21:38] laws and request assistance from other C.A.R.T. members. [01:21:41] City Attorney Jim Driscoll has reviewed this agreement and approved it as to form. [01:21:46] Staff recommends that the City Council approve the FDLA Mutual Aid Agreement to form a Tampa [01:21:51] Bay Regional Operations Center Child Abduction Response Team, or C.A.R.T. [01:21:57] At this time, there is no budget impact. [01:21:59] I'm here for any questions that you may have. [01:22:00] Do we have any public comment? [01:22:03] Seeing no one come forward, we'll bring it back for discussion and vote. [01:22:06] Move to approve. [01:22:07] Second. [01:22:08] Mr. Maker? [01:22:09] Just to say that the flexibility this provides and, again, the support and the collaboration [01:22:16] is very much necessary, especially on a sensitive topic like abduction and especially child [01:22:21] abduction. [01:22:22] I don't want to take the spotlight away from this, but I know sextortion has become a prevalent [01:22:27] issue and continues to be an ongoing problem, especially in the state of Florida. [01:22:35] But it's a global issue, and I'm curious to see what agreements we're in related to that. [01:22:40] I just thought that popped up when reading this over. [01:22:44] But definitely support this and curious to see other collaborations we're in. [01:22:49] Second. [01:22:50] Yeah, I think sometimes people don't realize how big of a problem this is with abduction [01:22:57] and even human trafficking of children. [01:23:00] I mean, you know the numbers, I'm sure, but it's staggering. [01:23:04] I have a friend who is CEO of a nonprofit in South Florida and deals with it on a daily [01:23:09] basis and actually brings children they've got back and gives them a home and stuff like [01:23:17] that. [01:23:18] It's amazing what they do, but it's unbelievable the amount of children that are impacted. [01:23:24] Brian? [01:23:25] I'm good, thank you. [01:23:27] Pete? [01:23:28] Just, I recall Councilman Butler talking about the agreement with the city of Tarpon Springs [01:23:35] where there was a cross-agreement. [01:23:37] This is another cross-agreement of sorts, and this idea that the New Port Richey policemen [01:23:42] would have authority in any of those jurisdictions just leads me back to that discussion. [01:23:48] I don't know if there's been any, you've done the research on it, not me, but I recall [01:23:54] that there were lawsuits related to what's called sovereign authority, I think. [01:24:02] So I'm guessing that this is seen as a, as with any of us, if we're on the Regional Planning [01:24:08] Council or the Tourism Board or Water Authority or whatever, that it's seen as a part of our [01:24:15] job to be in that other sort of entity. [01:24:22] But yeah, I'll support it. [01:24:27] I'm just wondering, you know, how they're going to reconcile the idea of sovereign authority [01:24:32] with being effectively a sworn officer outside of our jurisdiction. [01:24:39] That's what the Mutual Aid Agreement provides for, and there was a court case in which the [01:24:46] court struck down the city's jurisdiction in that particular case for a particular crime, [01:24:51] and the reason for that was because it wasn't covered under the Mutual Aid Agreement. [01:24:55] And so once you get it covered under the Mutual Aid Agreement, you do have jurisdiction outside [01:24:59] of your normal geographic area. [01:25:01] So it's a good question. [01:25:05] It's sad that unlike the Tarpon Springs Agreement, this one's empowered through the Florida Department [01:25:11] of Law Enforcement, and it's a state-run program that we have joined on to as an agreement [01:25:18] with the counties. [01:25:19] I can't overemphasize the extra set of eyes that look around outside our jurisdiction, [01:25:26] so it's really great, and works with us on that. [01:25:30] All those in favor, signify by aye. [01:25:32] Aye. [01:25:33] Aye. [01:25:34] Motion to adjourn to the indoor basketball court and birchroom wood floor sand refinish project.

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22. 12.h

    Indoor Basketball Courts and Birch Room Wood Floors Sand and Refinish Project

    approved

    Council approved a $44,050 proposal from Southeastern Surfaces and Equipment to sand and refinish the wood floors in the Birch Room and indoor basketball courts at the Recreation and Aquatic Center, using piggyback pricing from a Manatee County School District bid. The floors were last refinished in March 2020, and work is scheduled to begin in September with an approximately three-week timeline.

    • motion:Move to approve the proposal from Southeastern Surfaces and Equipment for the sand and refinish project for the Birch Room and indoor basketball court wood floors at $44,050. (passed)

    📍Recreation and Aquatic Center🏢Manatee County School District🏢Southeastern Surfaces and Equipment👤Baker👤Kevin👤Mr. Traub#FY 24-25 Capital Improvement Budget#SDMS 23-0100-KD

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    [01:25:39] Yes, Mr. Traub? [01:25:44] Staff is requesting that council review and consider approval. [01:25:47] Take your bikes off. [01:26:04] It should be a 5-day notice. [01:26:21] Okay, here we go. [01:26:23] Staff is requesting that council review and consider approval of the proposal received [01:26:27] from Southeastern Surfaces and Equipment for the sand and refinish project for the wood [01:26:32] floors in the birchroom and indoor basketball courts. [01:26:35] The total dollar amount for this project is $44,050. [01:26:39] This proposal contains piggyback pricing per the Manatee County School District bid, SDMS [01:26:45] number 23-0100-KD, which is allowed under the current city purchasing guidelines. [01:26:51] As many of you are aware, the Recreation and Aquatic Center offers a variety of programs, [01:26:55] activities, leagues, and events. [01:26:58] The Rec Center has gone through various renovation and enhancements over the years. [01:27:02] Over time, these state-of-the-art facilities must undergo maintenance that will help prolong [01:27:06] the lifespan of the amendees, such as the upkeep of the wood floors in both the birchroom [01:27:11] and basketball courts. [01:27:13] The floors were last sanded and refinished in March 2020. [01:27:17] Staff has consistently maintained the wood floors by dry mopping and wet drag mopping [01:27:21] on a daily basis, which follows the industry guidelines to help with the upkeep of the [01:27:25] floors. [01:27:26] Due to the high usage in a variety of ways, the floors are showing signs of dull finish, [01:27:31] fading scuffing, and reduced protective coating. [01:27:33] In an effort to maintain a high standard of city facilities, staff has recommended approving [01:27:38] the proposal from Southeastern Services and Equipment to complete the project for a total [01:27:42] amount of $44,050. [01:27:47] Staff is familiar with this company, and they hold a variety of contracts throughout the [01:27:50] state for wood floor sanding and resurfacing. [01:27:53] We are confident that they will complete the work in a timely fashion and provide an [01:27:56] excellent product at completion. [01:27:59] The scope of this project includes sanding down all the way to the wood, painting game [01:28:03] lines, updating the center court logos, and refinishing the floors with a polyurethane [01:28:08] finish. [01:28:09] The project timeline is approximately three weeks from start to finish, which includes [01:28:13] the cure time. [01:28:15] If approved, staff intends to start the project in September. [01:28:18] This project is included in the City's 24-25 Capital Improvement Budget, and I'm available [01:28:23] for any questions that you may have regarding this project. [01:28:26] Any public comment? [01:28:30] Seeing nothing, seeing no one come forward, bring it back for discussion and vote. [01:28:38] Move to approve. [01:28:39] Second. [01:28:40] Baker. [01:28:41] Well, it's in my wheelhouse, Kevin, so it's what I do for a living, so yeah, no, it looks [01:28:46] good. [01:28:47] I don't see anything. [01:28:48] The only thing I would be concerned about is just the timeline, because obviously there's [01:28:55] a lot of things going on at the rec center, and obviously there's going to be a lot of [01:28:58] people upset. [01:28:59] I mean, that's going to probably be closed for a month, so I'm assuming you'll probably [01:29:03] make some changes and possibly do some things outside instead. [01:29:07] Yeah, we'll make sure that we accommodate. [01:29:10] Pickleball will be the biggest impact, obviously, coming off summer camp, so we'll do the best [01:29:14] we can to enhance it post, and also we'll do everything we can to make sure people are [01:29:19] well aware of it in advance as well. [01:29:21] Awesome. [01:29:22] Thank you. [01:29:23] All those in favor, signify by aye. [01:29:27] Aye. [01:29:28] Those opposed. [01:29:29] I was going to make a hook shot on that, but you wouldn't, yes. [01:29:34] To Bert, to Wood Floors, I just really, it's interesting up here sometimes, ITV25-016 basketball [01:29:43] court repair bid award. [01:29:47] This bid award is being recommended for the TIM group building and general contractors [01:29:58] and [01:30:00] And this is for the outside work at the Recreation and Aquatic Center in the amount of $126,310. [01:30:07] And Mr. Trapp will represent the agenda item as well. [01:30:13] So we're moving outside this time. [01:30:15] Staff is requesting that Council review and consider approval of awarding the Outdoor [01:30:18] Basketball Court Repair Project to the Tim Group Building and General Contractors Incorporated [01:30:24] in the amount not to exceed $126,310, which does include a $10,000 of owner's contingency. [01:30:31] On June 13th, four sealed bids were opened by City staff for ITB 25-16 basketball court [01:30:38] repair. [01:30:39] The bid amounts range from the high end of $168,943 to the low end of $126,310, which [01:30:47] was submitted by Tim Group Building and General Contractors. [01:30:51] The scope of this project includes resurfacing the asphalt surface, applying an acrylic surface [01:30:55] to the entire court, installing four new basketball hoops and backboards, updating the basketball [01:31:02] lines. [01:31:04] The outdoor basketball courts are open to the public and are often used for a variety [01:31:08] of activities that include drop-in basketball play, youth league practices, and a variety [01:31:13] of different types of exercising. [01:31:15] The current condition of the courts has begun to show signs of aging, which includes surface [01:31:20] cracking, faded basketball lines, and rusted basketball hoops. [01:31:23] As we continue to ensure that the City facilities are safe and attractive for public use, this [01:31:28] project will enhance the area and provide a much needed upgrade to the courts. [01:31:32] The low bid proposal was thoroughly reviewed and reference checks were conducted. [01:31:38] Upon completion of this review, it is staff's recommendation to award ITB 25-16 basketball [01:31:45] court repair project to Tim Group Building and General Contractors Incorporated in the [01:31:49] amount not to exceed $126,310. [01:31:53] This project is included in this year's CIP budget and I'm available for any questions [01:31:56] that you may have regarding this project. [01:31:58] Will this project go on at the same time you're doing the inside basketball court? [01:32:04] If approved, we'll work with the contractor to try to figure out timelines. [01:32:09] Alright, because it seems like you would be fighting the program trying to move them outside [01:32:14] when you're trying to do the inside and have them both shut down. [01:32:17] Alright, all those in, any other public comment?

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23. 12.i

    ITB 25-016 Basketball Court Repair Bid Award

    approved

    Council approved ITB 25-016, awarding the bid for repair of basketball courts at the Recreation and Aquatic Center. Discussion expanded into broader questions about the rec center campus, including the skate park (with a suggestion to relocate it to Francis Park), sidewalks, lighting, and the future of the Claude Pepper Senior Center, where a free clinic is reportedly operating outside the lease agreement.

    • motion:Motion to approve ITB 25-016 Basketball Court Repair Bid Award. (passed)5–0
    • direction:Item to approve Client Service Agreement with RSC Insurance Broker Inc. pulled by staff to be brought back later. (tabled)

    📍Claude Pepper Senior Center📍Francis Park📍Recreation and Aquatic Center🏢CARES🏢RSC Insurance Broker Inc.👤Councilman Altman👤Dr. Z#Capital Improvement Project budget#Claude Pepper Senior Center lease agreement#ITB 25-016

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    [01:32:20] Move to approve. [01:32:21] Seeing no one come forward, we'll bring it up for discussion and vote. [01:32:24] Move to approve. [01:32:25] Is that a maker? [01:32:28] Yeah, exciting time, getting those done. [01:32:31] I know they get a lot of use. [01:32:33] The lights stay on pretty late, 10 o'clock I think, so they are definitely a used part [01:32:38] of the Recreation Center. [01:32:41] When there is construction or something happening with courts or pickleball, they are definitely [01:32:45] an alternative for our youth and just for users in general. [01:32:50] It does make me curious about Francis and where we're at with the basketball courts [01:32:55] over there. [01:32:56] I'll admit I haven't been over there in a minute, but I'll definitely do a tour now [01:33:00] just to see where we're at with Francis. [01:33:03] But exciting to see all of our leisure and recreation infrastructure rotating through [01:33:07] in a very consistent manner. [01:33:10] I know this has been planned out for a while. [01:33:12] And then of course the skate park there too. [01:33:15] Keeping my eyes on that. [01:33:17] Is there any, do you anticipate any sort of, I was looking at the photos, it looks like [01:33:23] it's just a rehab, but is there any structural changes with the sidewalk right there and [01:33:28] the bathrooms, or it's all staying the same, just redoing it? [01:33:31] Yeah, the footprint is remaining the same. [01:33:34] Okay. [01:33:35] I'm good. [01:33:36] We're talking about bathrooms at the Rec Center? [01:33:40] The Recreation Center? [01:33:41] There's two outside bathrooms right next to it. [01:33:43] I'm just curious if we're going to throw a sidewalk in with the parking lot or a sidewalk [01:33:47] towards the skate park, or if it would just still be that main sidewalk there. [01:33:54] And I'm assuming that's the case. [01:33:57] We will be establishing a new sidewalk spanning between the skate park and the basketball [01:34:07] play area. [01:34:08] Where the existing one is, or an additional one so you don't have to cut through? [01:34:12] Because right now there is that very wide one that's there? [01:34:16] We'll be redoing the existing one. [01:34:19] Okay. [01:34:20] Hi. [01:34:21] I'm just excited to get this fixed up. [01:34:26] Are we going to be, we're going to line it, and is there any upgrades needed to the lights [01:34:30] that haven't been out there at night, so are we doing anything with that? [01:34:34] The lights aren't included in this, but they've been updated previously, so they're in good [01:34:38] working condition. [01:34:39] Excellent. [01:34:40] I have a comment specifically related to your comment at our work session, or at our last, [01:34:50] at our special meeting, related to the interest of Elderly Community Center. [01:35:00] The number of issues with the overall campus of the rec center that I think are worthy [01:35:05] of us taking a breath and looking at, one being the Claude Pepper Senior Center, which [01:35:12] is located and currently being operated by CARES, in theory, without paying any fees, [01:35:24] but also, I don't know if any of you have been contacted, but I've learned that there [01:35:28] is an independent free clinic that is providing a lot of service to folks over 50 or 55 or [01:35:40] whatever it is who are unable to get service. [01:35:43] So in our goal to find those folks that need help and provide it to them, former director [01:35:51] of the Pasco Health Department and a number of doctors, including a neurologist, are running [01:35:56] that free clinic and have, I have been talking to him, some 20 or 30 physicians who are dedicating [01:36:04] and donating their time to that. [01:36:05] We're talking about basketball courts. [01:36:06] We are. [01:36:07] We're talking about the, you brought, someone brought up the skateboard park. [01:36:12] We've talked last week about the campus, and I'm asking to discuss the campus of that, [01:36:19] because in that conversation, it was brought up of what we're going to do with the skateboard [01:36:24] park. [01:36:25] And I just want to say, it's nice to say we're following our train, but also, I brought up [01:36:31] and did not get response, but I think that there's a real compelling argument to move [01:36:36] the skateboard park to Francis Park. [01:36:39] Two reasons, the restricted space of it where it's at and the level of expertise that one [01:36:47] would use. [01:36:48] It's really kind of a low-level skateboard park. [01:36:54] And if you look at what happened in Oldsmar and see what folks are doing to enhance it [01:37:01] to the levels that folks want to use it, I would love for us to have, be introduced to [01:37:08] how that skateboard park would be used and whether or not it could be an attractive opportunity [01:37:15] versus just a place to go and run over a couple of little humps that are there. [01:37:22] You know, I've watched what's going on there, and it's fine, but I think we have a lot of [01:37:26] space at Francis Park, and we've talked about all kinds of things. [01:37:29] We talked about volleyball courts, outdoor volleyball. [01:37:33] That may be more appropriate by the rec center where you've got more staff to watch and manage [01:37:38] the facility than it would be somewhere else. [01:37:40] So I would just ask that just coming to us and saying this is in the budget and we're [01:37:45] doing it, great job and no complaint. [01:37:50] But I want to try to have some conversations about the rest of that site, and I think now's [01:37:56] the time we can get some planning from what looks to be a partner in that other project. [01:38:03] So please don't keep bringing things that are already completely done, or just assume [01:38:08] that any one of us can declare what's going to happen until we have a chance to discuss it. [01:38:15] Yeah, and we don't, Councilman Altman. [01:38:17] I just want to bring up the fact that we have made a presentation to the full Council twice [01:38:23] on the capital improvement project budget and proposed that we make improvements to [01:38:30] the skate park at the Recreation and Aquatic Center, and that was at least supported by [01:38:37] this group at both of those discussions. [01:38:41] So we do have some at least preliminary plans to share with you for improvements there. [01:38:48] Now, that doesn't mean we have to implement those at that location. [01:38:54] Those plans could be implemented somewhere else just as well, but we were planning... [01:39:01] There'll be our plans. [01:39:03] You know, there are plans. [01:39:04] So this is something I've heard over and over again, which is whether it was the parking [01:39:09] lot or other projects that we have in the city, just because you've started something [01:39:14] and just because you've introduced it to us and had very little pushback doesn't mean [01:39:19] that we shouldn't have and continue to have some discussions about the overall. [01:39:25] Because you have plans for that park. [01:39:27] What are your plans for the Club Pepper Center? [01:39:30] And what are your plans for the overall site? [01:39:33] And that's what I'm appealing for. [01:39:36] So I'm sorry to stop you. [01:39:38] No, you're not. [01:39:39] But declaring that we've already given you the go-ahead, I appreciate your comments and [01:39:47] they're carefully crafted, but it's not responsive to what I'm asking. [01:39:51] No, and I'm not indicating that I've declared that you've given me tacit permission by any [01:39:59] means. [01:40:00] As I indicated, we can easily move those plans to another park. [01:40:05] We don't even have to consider those plans, but we do have at least a preliminary drawing [01:40:10] based on the direction that's been provided so far. [01:40:13] But you raise a valid point about Claude Pepper and what are we going to do there. [01:40:20] And we do need to have that discussion because what is going on there currently is completely [01:40:27] inconsistent with our lease agreement. [01:40:30] The clinic that is operating there is operating on not seniors. [01:40:38] They're operating on a wide range of ages of people that need medical treatment. [01:40:46] So it's not for seniors. [01:40:49] It's from 28 to 88 from what I understood from Dr. Z when he came to see me. [01:40:57] And it is only a medical treatment facility which the county has said they will house. [01:41:06] So we may not have at all a tenant for that building, which frees it up for another use [01:41:15] that the city could decide on how best to dedicate that space. [01:41:24] All those in favor, I'm just going to discuss this and you can go to communication here. [01:41:32] So this is ITB 25-016, Basketball Court Repair Bid Award. [01:41:39] All those in favor signify by aye. [01:41:42] That's five nothing. [01:41:44] Approval of the Client Service Agreement with RSC Insurance Broker Inc. [01:41:51] Mr. Mayor, with your permission and Madam Council, I'd like to pull this item as Mr. [01:41:57] Wetzel and I are still working on some remaining details on this item. [01:42:01] So we're going to bring this item back to you. [01:42:03] All right. [01:42:04] Then we'll go to communication and you can continue, Pete. [01:42:08] Okay, yeah. [01:42:09] Let me just start out by addressing the woman who came to talk to us about the backflow [01:42:15] protection and the streets and the drink or drive area. [01:42:21] When I hear backflow protection, I'm thinking water to make sure that the water doesn't [01:42:26] back up. [01:42:27] And what I'm hearing is sewer. [01:42:28] So I'm guessing that the terminology may be a little different. [01:42:32] If it's lift stations and raising and eliminating sewer out of a low area, that's a whole other [01:42:39] story. [01:42:40] I don't want to ask about it today, but only to recognize that we heard it. [01:42:44] And I'd like to hear some kind of response from Public Works and Utilities. [01:42:50] I don't need to hear it today because I think it's a bit complicated and some of the situations [01:42:58] that have been raised, to be fair, you should have some time to respond. [01:43:08] Building houses, the 50% rule, what got damaged, the continuous problems that are out there. [01:43:17] There's a whole myriad of issues in some place that's so low and so problematic. [01:43:25] So I'd rather wait and let you all come back or if you want to say something, you're welcome [01:43:31] to. [01:43:32] But I just wanted to mention that it deserves a response. [01:43:36] If you allow me, Councilman, I'll respond in writing and then we can have a better conversation [01:43:41] with it after I've gotten a report from Public Works on it. [01:43:46] Thank you. [01:43:48] As to the Beth El Shalom, you mentioned that property and housing, I happened to have gone [01:43:57] when they had a, Dixie, when they were having a sale and talked to the rabbi there who had [01:44:02] indicated that at one point the city had approached through the economic director about [01:44:09] that property and his interest in having that be acquired by the city. [01:44:14] So you can worry about what rights of, someone has to do what they want to do or, you know, [01:44:23] we can look to factor those kind of things in, but there was an interest by that property [01:44:29] owner to see something happen and so maybe it's worth following up. [01:44:34] You may want to go speak to him as well, but he was addressed by the former economic director. [01:44:41] And by the way, I noticed we got notice of a new economic director. [01:44:47] I made the mistake of looking him up on the web and I know that he had some problems and [01:44:51] issues in his last job. [01:44:54] I'm sure that you've had that discussion with that individual to make sure that some of [01:45:00] The allegations that were made were, you know, were not going to become an issue for us here. [01:45:08] He had to report to the board rather than to an administrator. [01:45:12] That was part of the problem, and I told him I understood that completely. [01:45:18] And he's prepared to take on the new responsibility. [01:45:25] And we have an HR director, and so he'll stay out of those other issues that were brought to the forefront, I'm sure. [01:45:36] Of course. [01:45:37] And we want to welcome him, so thanks that I stepped on it first to be the first one he's going to worry about when he comes into town. [01:45:43] But nothing is more important to us than the CRA, and to your point about the director versus the board, [01:45:52] you are our CRA director by our current ordinance. [01:45:58] And so, you know, absent anything else, it's your responsibility to manage our CRA. [01:46:07] And I can only say that all of the investments that we have, I hope that individual is helpful [01:46:13] in having us get to work on some of those projects, and I'm imagining that's part of your strategy. [01:46:20] It is a big part of the task. [01:46:22] Yeah. [01:46:23] So good luck to him, and I guess it's bad on me to raise things that will be raised eventually, [01:46:31] but there's nothing like a clean start, and I certainly am happy to welcome him. [01:46:37] Thank you. [01:46:38] And hope that he can fill a big need that you have and that we have as a board. [01:46:44] You know that more than any. [01:46:48] Beyond that, thank you for the brainstorms thing. [01:46:51] I want to let you know as well that there's a lot happening behind the scenes [01:46:56] on attempting to make not only the Schweppemann and the property there, [01:47:01] which could ultimately be a site for it, but also for that facility to really become real. [01:47:09] And the interest that was described by Bonnie is just the beginning of the number of parties [01:47:16] that are seeing our city and wanting to be part of it. [01:47:19] And I think I looked at Brian Jonas, because in your role on the tourism board, [01:47:24] they have indicated interest in helping us with our story and promotion, [01:47:28] and the amount of money we learned at our earlier session that's coming from Florida's larger tourism effort is great. [01:47:40] But we have some folks that are really of high placement with some national things [01:47:49] that are helping to support what should be a real attraction. [01:47:55] But looking at it carefully, and as they say soberly, as to who would come, how much it would take. [01:48:04] So you know all of the folks that are here with the Schweppemann property or the Gulf High property [01:48:10] and the board that Bonnie is treasurer of has great ambition for the city and great excitement, [01:48:21] and most importantly, recognizing the value of our theater, of our other assets, our cultural assets. [01:48:31] And whenever we're talking to anybody outside this city, they see a compelling opportunity [01:48:39] for us to be attractive with our river, our kayaking, our lifestyle. [01:48:46] So this is going to be an exciting few years, and I look forward to the positive time [01:48:53] that I think we're entering into, Mr. Mayor. Thank you. [01:48:57] Team. [01:48:58] Yeah. [01:48:59] Not just me. [01:49:00] Yeah. [01:49:01] The team. [01:49:02] Yeah. [01:49:04] I'll start with the Drinker Drive residents just to say that I appreciate that in the petition you included contact information, [01:49:13] so I will be reaching out. [01:49:15] And just with a head nod, are you included in the petition? [01:49:19] Because I couldn't find your name on here. [01:49:21] Yes, sir, it's the last page. [01:49:24] Okay, thank you. [01:49:25] I will be reaching out just to get some more context from your side, [01:49:28] and then whatever response that the public works and the city staff provide to council between those two things, [01:49:35] I'll have a better understanding of what exactly occurred and what's going on. [01:49:39] Related to the Patriot Stogies and the call for a new rehearing, [01:49:45] I've had extensive conversations with city staff and the city attorney about this. [01:49:49] I don't know whether a rehearing is, one, possible, and, two, more importantly, appropriate. [01:49:56] If it is, I'm all for it. [01:49:58] Let's do the rehearing. [01:49:59] But if it's not and there's not a consensus or at least three votes up here on council to make it happen, [01:50:04] then there's nothing more I can do other than to compel him to continue whatever lobbying he's doing on your guys' behalf [01:50:11] to make that happen. [01:50:13] Based on what he did present, I think there is a basis for a rehearing, and I'll just put that on the record. [01:50:18] But I wasn't up here when that hearing happened, [01:50:22] so it's unfair for me to characterize that for council members that were here. [01:50:28] So it's up to them to take those individual positions, and I won't hold it against them. [01:50:32] Whatever position they take, that's on them. [01:50:35] The other thing I wanted to address was the letter I passed out to you [01:50:39] and submitted to the city clerk under Section 213 of the city charter, [01:50:47] which authorizes any one of us to propose an ordinance to this council. [01:50:54] What happens next is that ordinance will go before us on August 9th, where I will be asking for some sort of motion. [01:51:03] Just to be clear, the motion does not have to be approve or deny. [01:51:09] The motion could be to amend, to submit an amendment. [01:51:13] So if, as you're reading through that, you don't like some of the language and you want to consult with the city attorney, [01:51:18] Judy has your copy, Ms. Manns, to make that work for what you think you envision. [01:51:25] The purpose of the ordinance, Mr. Mayor, we've had a bit of a conversation about this in our workshop,

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    Approval of Client Service Agreement with RSC Insurance Brokerage Inc. d/b/a Risk Strategies Company (Gehring Group), for RFQ 25-015 Insurance Broker of Record/ Risk Management Consulting Services

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    [01:51:32] and I know Councilman Altman and I have talked about it at length during one of the workshops. [01:51:36] I just have not felt there is a compelling argument made by our city staff to support the notion of a tax for trash. [01:51:49] I know it's not a tax, it's a uniform assessment, but what it really is is it's putting the trash on the tax bill. [01:51:54] And so what this does is, if you'll remember, and Mr. Murphy, you made a comment on it, [01:51:59] I was all in the boat of let's repeal this thing, let's go back to, I hate to characterize it this way,

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