Council passed first readings to reland-use and rezone 6297 Pine Hill Road to light industrial, approved a New Year's Eve wet zone, and renewed 2026 waste hauler permits.
20 items on the agenda · 11 decisions recorded
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Pledge of Allegiance
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December 2, 2025 Regular Meeting Minutes
Procedural reading of meeting decorum rules; no substantive action on the December 2, 2025 minutes captured in this excerpt.
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Purchases/Payments for City Council Approval
approvedon consentCouncil approved the consent agenda item for purchases/payments requiring Council approval following a motion and second with a unanimous voice vote.
- motion:Motion to approve the consent agenda (purchases/payments for City Council approval). (passed)
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[00:04:36] Thanks. [00:04:38] Anybody else like to speak? [00:04:39] Seeing no one else, come forward. [00:04:40] We'll bring it back and go to the consent agenda. [00:04:41] Move for approval. [00:04:42] I'll second. [00:04:43] All those in favor, signify with aye. [00:04:44] Aye.
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First Reading, Ordinance No. 2026-2340: Future Land Use Map Amendment for 6297 Pine Hill Road
approvedFirst reading of Ordinance 2026-2340, a small-scale future land use map amendment changing approximately 0.31 acres at 6297 Pine Hill Road from public/semi-public to light industrial. The applicant, Jason Lanhart of KN Properties, intends to use the parcel for indoor storage and warehousing. A motion to approve was made and seconded.
Ord. Ordinance No. 2026-2340
- motion:Motion to approve the first reading of Ordinance 2026-2340 changing the future land use designation from public/semi-public to light industrial. (passed)
6297 Pine Hill Roadcorner of Congress and Pine HillBooker T. Washington SchoolKN PropertiesPine Hill CemeteryJason LanhartMr. HallMr. MakerMr. RiveraC2 zoningDRC review October 2Future Land Use Map AmendmentL1 light industrialLDRB review October 16Ordinance No. 2026-2340▶ Jump to 4:46 in the videoShow transcriptHide transcript
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[00:04:46] Public reading of ordinances. [00:04:48] This is ordinance number 2026-2340, an ordinance of the city of New Port Richey, Florida, providing [00:05:01] for a small-scale amendment of the future land use map of the city's adopted comprehensive [00:05:06] plan, providing for a change in the future land use designation for approximately 0.31 [00:05:11] acres of property generally located on the north side of Pine Hill Road, approximately [00:05:15] 290 feet east of Oakleaf Avenue, as shown on the map attached here to us, Exhibit A, [00:05:20] and legally described herein, providing for the amendment of the future land use designation [00:05:24] for said property from public, semi-public, to light industrial, providing for complex [00:05:29] ever building and effective date. [00:05:32] Mr. Hall is prepared to present to you this item as well as the item B, which both are [00:05:36] tied together. [00:05:38] Thank you, Mr. Rivera. [00:05:40] As mentioned, this item and the item that we'll talk about next are related to each [00:05:45] other. [00:05:46] The first item will be a land use amendment request and the second item will be a rezoning. [00:05:51] The subject property we're speaking of is located at 6297 Pine Hill Road, which is just [00:05:57] across the street from the park that we have off Pine Hill Road and right around the corner [00:06:04] from the new Rivera building, I think we'll call it, and maintenance building, yes. [00:06:12] The statement of facts on this issue, it is owned by Jason Lanhart, the owner of KN Properties. [00:06:19] It's a small parcel of land, 0.31 acres. [00:06:22] It is current, the future land use of this property is public, semi-public, which is [00:06:27] basically governmental buildings and the proposed future land use is for light industrial. [00:06:32] The existing zoning is C2 and the proposed is light industrial. [00:06:36] It is an unimproved parcel and what the applicant is looking to do is put their personal business [00:06:41] there, which is indoor storage and warehousing. [00:06:44] I think it's for parking lot striping or something of that sort. [00:06:49] As you see from the future land use map of the city here, there's a small blue area there. [00:07:01] It's not doing as it was set up, but it's a little nub that steps up on the north side [00:07:07] of Pine Hill Road and it shows that it is public, semi-public. [00:07:13] The next, there we go. [00:07:15] This shows what the county future land use is and it shows light industrial all around [00:07:20] that subject parcel. [00:07:24] The New Port Richey future land use map shows the parcel of land sticking out right there [00:07:30] in the corner. [00:07:31] It shows that the surrounding or the adjacent property is commercial zoned for New Port Richey, [00:07:38] but it's actually being used for light industrial also. [00:07:41] As you notice that this property is on the south side, is the city New Port Richey. [00:07:46] The north and the west side is the county and the east side is New Port Richey, so it's [00:07:51] surrounded by multiple jurisdictions. [00:07:54] Our zoning map shows it as being commercial and as discussed, it's surrounded by multiple [00:08:02] jurisdictions with incompatible uses adjacent to each other. [00:08:08] So the LDC says that the proposed L1 future use is inconsistent with C2, obviously, and [00:08:17] so they're asking to change that category to light industrial. [00:08:24] The LDRB reviewed this on October 16th and recommended approval and the DRC reviewed [00:08:29] this item, found that it was compatible with the city's adopted comprehensive plan of future [00:08:34] land use map and recommended approval for this on October 2nd. [00:08:40] We did advertise this in the paper, notified individuals within 500 feet of the property [00:08:46] and posted the property accordingly. [00:08:49] I'd be more than happy to answer any questions you have on this request. [00:08:53] Seeing no one come forward, we'll bring you back for discussion and vote. [00:08:59] I'll move to approve. [00:09:02] Second. [00:09:03] Mr. Maker? [00:09:04] No, I just think it makes sense, I mean, all the land around it is similar, so why shouldn't [00:09:11] we make this available to somebody who wants to put their business there? [00:09:15] Second. [00:09:16] That's in the future land use, so. [00:09:20] Yeah, just in that neighborhood and on the comment of all of the different ownerships [00:09:27] from the old Booker T. Washington School farther down the road to Pine Hill Cemetery to the [00:09:33] park, to the church, to our recycling facility, and back to the corner of Congress and Pine [00:09:48] Hill, the city did a swap with the school board at one point for that property, I believe, [00:09:56] at the corner of Pine Hill, and I've noticed that they're not using it for school buses [00:10:00] anymore. [00:10:01] So I'm wondering if at some point that corner, which is, you know, more of a intersection [00:10:07] with Congress, you're looking at it there, that's your, it's back on the bottom right, [00:10:18] it's out of the picture, but when you turn on Pine Hill on that corner, it's almost an [00:10:25] interesting ask to see what the school board has in mind for that, because it was in the
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First Reading, Ordinance 2026-2341: Rezoning of 6297 Pine Hill Road
approvedFirst reading of Ordinance 2026-2341 to rezone approximately 0.31 acres at 6297 Pine Hill Road from C-2 (general commercial) to light industrial (LI) to allow the applicant's warehousing business. Staff noted the property is surrounded by light industrial uses; LDRB and DRC recommended approval. Council approved on first reading 4-0.
Ord. Ordinance 2026-2341
- motion:Motion to approve first reading of Ordinance 2026-2341 rezoning 6297 Pine Hill Road from C-2 general commercial to light industrial. (passed)4–0
6297 Pine Hill RoadMattMr. HallPeterC-2 to LI rezoningDRC review October 2LDRB recommendation October 3Ordinance 2026-2341▶ Jump to 10:28 in the videoShow transcriptHide transcript
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[00:10:29] city and I think we traded it to them for a non-taxable portion, and it's another one [00:10:37] of those properties that was in the CRA that would be, the question is like, what's that [00:10:42] going to be on the corner one day? [00:10:44] Because the activity for the ball fields and the improvements that are being made, and [00:10:50] I think the traffic on Pine Hill will continue to increase, but to the motion, I'm in favor [00:10:56] of, that's the prevailing use, that's the prevailing use of Congress, described this [00:11:04] county's future plans, and so it seems like it's the right thing to do. [00:11:11] I just have one little comment, I've been up there since the ball fields opened up, [00:11:15] and I wish the ball fields had bought it for parking, but, you know, this commercial is [00:11:20] a good idea. [00:11:21] So all those in favor, signify by saying aye. [00:11:24] Aye. [00:11:25] Opposed, there being none, there being nothing. [00:11:26] Okay, you want to go ahead to the second part of it? [00:11:28] Go ahead. [00:11:29] Give me one second. [00:11:34] This is ordinance number 2026-2341, an ordinance of the city of New Port Richey, Florida, providing [00:11:39] for amendment of the land development code, zoning district map, providing for rezoning [00:11:43] of approximately .31 acres of property, generally located on the north side of Pine Hill Road, [00:11:48] approximately 295 feet east of Oak Leaf Avenue, and legally described herein, providing for [00:11:53] amendment of the zoning district, designation for said property from the general commercial [00:11:57] zoning district to the light industrial zoning district, providing for conflicts, severability [00:12:02] and effective date. [00:12:04] Mr. Hall? [00:12:07] Again, this is the second portion, the first that you just voted on was changing the land [00:12:13] use of this, and now we're going to the rezoning request from C-22LI, which is light industrial [00:12:19] on the same property, 6297 Pine Hill Road. [00:12:23] It is still located in the same location as the last project that we just looked at, and [00:12:28] the items are still the same ownership and whatnot, so I'll move through this as quickly [00:12:32] as possible. [00:12:33] The request is from C-2, general commercial to light industrial, which will allow the [00:12:38] applicant to do what he's asking for his business of warehousing. [00:12:44] You see that it is still surrounded by the same properties, future land use map shows [00:12:48] it as, now it is light industrial, so it will be in compliance with what we're requesting. [00:12:58] In reviewing this, we have to look at different criteria for rezoning of this, and we look [00:13:04] at the items of whether there are substantial reasons why the property cannot be used in [00:13:09] accordance with the present zoning district, or existing zoning otherwise, whether the [00:13:13] proposed zoning is consistent with the character and land use pattern of the area, and whether [00:13:18] there are substantial changes or conditions in the character of the area which property [00:13:23] is located so the proposed zoning is not suitable. [00:13:27] As we discussed, it's surrounded by light industrial on all sides, so we believe that [00:13:31] it is compatible with the request. [00:13:36] The LDRB heard this item on October 3rd, recommended approval, and on October 2nd, the DRC reviewed [00:13:42] this and found it consistent and compatible with the City's adopted comprehensive plan [00:13:46] and land use map, and recommended approval of this rezoning request. [00:13:50] It was properly advertised, and I am available to answer questions as needed. [00:13:56] Do you have any public comment? [00:13:59] Seeing no one come forward, bring it back for discussion and a vote. [00:14:03] I'll move to approve. [00:14:09] It's light industrial in that area for the most part, aside from the few items that Peter mentioned, so I think it makes sense to do so. [00:14:19] And again, it may be the beginning of a migration of potentially other unused government zoned properties to, or in this case it was commercial to industrial, but there are other properties that are in movement. [00:14:34] In the Arredo community, we've had this discussion before about what's compatible under the two different zoning districts, so I would agree that the shift is not monumental, but it also seems to be a low noise making and a compatible use is proposed. [00:15:00] Matt? Agreed. All those in favor signify by aye. Aye. That's 4-0.
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Downtown New Year's Eve Ball Drop Event - Wet Zone Request
approvedCouncil approved a wet zone request for the Downtown New Year's Eve Ball Drop event on December 31, 2025, from 5 p.m. to 2 a.m., including Grand Boulevard, Main Street from Bank to Adams, Main Street west of the bridge to River Road, and the Railroad Square construction area as recommended by staff. Council expressed minor concerns about crowd capacity and late-night noise but supported the event.
- motion:Approve the wet zone request for the Downtown New Year's Eve Ball Drop event as noted on the attached map, including the Railroad Square construction area. (passed)
Grand Boulevard between Main Street and Montana AvenueMain Street from Bank to AdamsMain Street west of the bridge to River RoadRailroad SquareHITS 106KangarooAtlanta McDonaldCarl MowryMr. RiveraMr. TrappBike FestDowntown New Year's Eve Ball Drop EventWet Zone Request▶ Jump to 15:07 in the videoShow transcriptHide transcript
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[00:15:13] establish a wet zone as noted on the attached map in your packet. The wet zone will be [00:15:20] Wednesday December 31st 2025 from 5 p.m. until 2 a.m. on Thursday January 1st [00:15:27] 2026. If you look at the attached map you'll see that the railroad square area [00:15:35] that's under construction is not included in the request. We would ask or [00:15:40] we would recommend that you do include it. There is a construction sidewalk that [00:15:45] does lead behind those businesses and there is a chance that people could be [00:15:49] coming out of one of the bars or something and utilizing that pathway. So [00:15:54] if you went ahead and did include that in this request that would go ahead and [00:15:58] take care of that. And with that I'm going to let Mr. Trapp present the area for this request. Thank you Mr. Rivera and good [00:16:08] evening Mr. Mayor and council members. Staff is requesting you guys to review [00:16:13] and consider establishing the wet zone as Mr. Rivera noted for the downtown New [00:16:18] Year's Eve ball drop event. So I'm just going to add a little bit of event [00:16:21] information. A lot of you guys are aware of this event and it's a returning event. [00:16:26] So this is the second year that we've they've conducted this event. It was held [00:16:31] in a joining jurisdiction before I believe it's out in New Port Richey. The [00:16:36] event organizer is Mr. Carl Mowry owner of Kangaroo and Atlanta McDonald from [00:16:40] HITS 106 is assisting him. The event is scheduled on New Year's Eve from 5 p.m. [00:16:45] till 2 a.m. During the set meeting the event organizers shared that they can [00:16:51] hope to continue to make this an annual event after last year's success. They are [00:16:55] hopeful this year's event draws a large crowd to that area particularly in the [00:17:00] downtown area especially around Railroad Square and the construction project. This [00:17:05] the event activities will be occurring on mainly on Grand Boulevard between [00:17:09] Main Street and Montana Avenue. Some of those activities include a stage on [00:17:13] Grand Boulevard for musical performances, a DJ, street entertainment such as some [00:17:19] stilt walkers, and of course the ball drop which will occur at midnight. The [00:17:24] event impacts there'll be extended road closures and large crowds in the area. A [00:17:28] set meeting occurred on November 6th to discuss this event and the main priority [00:17:34] of the set team was to work with the event organizers and also ensure a [00:17:38] successful event including safety for the event and the event attendees. So the [00:17:44] conversation ensued regarding where to place the stage, where to place the crane [00:17:48] and the ball, and the group discussed that and also event organizers looked at [00:17:53] it on-site as well. So the proposed site map as well as the wet zone notes where [00:17:58] the stages will be located and it's in the safest possible portion of the event [00:18:03] for event attendees. The wet zone includes Grand Boulevard, Main Street [00:18:09] from Bank to Adams, and Main Street west of the bridge also to River Road to [00:18:15] include those folks as well and the wet zone would be in effect from 5 p.m. to [00:18:19] 2 a.m. and staff recommends approving the wet zone request as noted on the [00:18:23] attached map and I'm available for any questions regarding the event and wet [00:18:27] zone map. Do you have any public comment? Seeing no one come forward, bring it back for [00:18:31] discussion or vote. I'll move to approve. Second. Can I just ask if that motion is [00:18:38] with the change? Yes, so I think it's going to be a great event. I'm [00:18:51] looking forward to seeing it once Railroad Square is done, but I do at [00:18:56] least want to get on the record to say that I'm just a little concerned about [00:19:00] the constricted area that we're working with because you know obviously I [00:19:06] attended last year so based on the amount of people last year I'm just a [00:19:10] little worried about how many people we're gonna be able to squeeze in here [00:19:15] on Grand Boulevard. That's point number one. Point number two, I'm just maybe a [00:19:20] little concerned about noise at that late at night on the people who are you [00:19:26] know adjacent to where the ball drops going to be so that's the only couple [00:19:30] little concerns that I have but you know I'm fine with the map. I think the wet [00:19:35] zone makes sense but maybe going forward we can maybe you know expand [00:19:41] this a little bit more. Second. Yeah I know I like to I like the layout I'm [00:19:47] trying to think from last year like what you're talking about being all kind of [00:19:51] crammed in there we're on Railroad Square but I don't know I seem like you [00:19:55] know there'd be plenty of place to flow at least out I'm hoping but I like I [00:19:59] like to set up on Grand Boulevard and and having the ball drop there that's [00:20:04] gonna make it I think a lot better but no it's good. Yeah I think that again it [00:20:13] is New Year's Eve we see on the TV that massive crowds and cities and places [00:20:20] around and having been able to be the lucky guy who had the millennial when [00:20:26] the thousand years changed and how big of a deal that is to the public and how [00:20:32] much they've enjoyed the Christmas parade they just had I think these are [00:20:36] the events that cause our community to feel like they have a city that has life [00:20:41] in it and one that they're happy to be at so to those individuals who live [00:20:46] close by I don't know how long they've lived and had their houses there but [00:20:51] those who've lived there for a long time have long since gotten used to these [00:20:56] kind of events such as the the Bike Fest and others. Sounds like this stage [00:21:03] on Grand is not something new that folks wouldn't be familiar with. The noise gets [00:21:11] made at midnight I'm sure they'll continue on this idea that continues on [00:21:15] till two to your point Councilman I don't know if you're suggesting that [00:21:20] there'd be some discussion with the folks running the speakers and the band [00:21:24] ask them not to blast it beyond but it's likely to it's likely to be louder [00:21:32] than we would normally allow so you bring a question up but those who buy in [00:21:40] and then tell us they maybe from a realtor standpoint there ought to be some [00:21:44] requirement to put something in a purchase agreement if you're within two [00:21:49] blocks of our downtown you're gonna find parades and block streets and this [00:21:54] is who we are but yeah let's let's wish it well and hope we get a better [00:22:00] settled the place for it next year that's more encased by commercial. I went [00:22:08] to it last year and people really didn't start showing up until 11 I mean there [00:22:13] was a few people but the crowd didn't show to 11 by 1230 the crowd was [00:22:17] dispersing so I don't think that's gonna be a really big factor I mean the [00:22:22] music might hold on to them a little longer but um but also I think um you [00:22:26] know if they got a taste of what's going on in that same area would be the bike [00:22:30] fest and that went on for two and a half days so anyhow all those in favor [00:22:35] signify by aye aye that's for nothing request for variance of the sign set
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Request for Variance for Sign Setback RE: 5824 US Highway 19 (VAR-25-07-0032)
approvedCouncil approved a variance to reduce the sign setback from 15 feet to 1.5 feet for a monument sign at 5824 US Highway 19, replacing an older pole sign at the location of a CrossFit-type establishment and State Farm office. DRC and LDRB had previously recommended approval.
- motion:Motion to approve the variance reducing the sign setback from 15 feet to 1.5 feet at 5824 US Highway 19. (passed)
5824 US Highway 195824 US 19 LLCSeabird SignsState FarmJames AcostaMr. HallMr. RiveraDRC review September 25LDRB review October 16VAR-25-07-0032▶ Jump to 22:42 in the videoShow transcriptHide transcript
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[00:22:51] they're requesting a variance for a monument type of sign and mr. Hall's [00:22:57] prepared to present this item to you thank mr. Rivera the request is at 5843 [00:23:06] US Highway 19 it's the location of the CTO establishment and there's a state [00:23:12] farm in there now it is on the east side of Highway 19 and it is a 1.14 acre [00:23:23] parcel of land it is owned by 5824 US 19 LLC and the applicant James Acosta's [00:23:30] from seabird signs what the applicant is asking to do is reduce the minimum [00:23:37] setback of the sign from 15 feet to 1.5 feet our code specifically states that [00:23:44] no sign shall be placed within 15 feet of a right-of-way of any streets that [00:23:48] would be from US 19 the LDR be may authorize a variance of up to 5 feet [00:23:54] setback reduction which they have done but it has to come to City Council [00:23:58] because they're asking for more than the LDR be can grant them so only the [00:24:02] City Council may authorize this setback as requested the location of the site [00:24:10] again on US 19 this was the approved site plan that was done last year the [00:24:21] location circled in red and the upper left is where the location they're [00:24:25] looking to place the sign and you can see it's difficult to place the sign in [00:24:30] any other location due to the the layout and access through that front parking [00:24:35] area again this is it this is the where the existing sign is and this is the [00:24:41] location in the corner where they're actually looking to place that sign it [00:24:45] corresponds with the red circle on the corner it's just a picture from that's [00:24:49] from US 19 this is a representative example of what the sign might look like [00:24:58] the development standards as stated 15 feet is the required setback they're [00:25:04] asking for 1.5 feet now the conditions for a variance are are these six items [00:25:11] and positive findings must be made with regard to each of the criteria on [00:25:16] criteria number three if if you remember we did a variance a couple [00:25:21] months ago that was similar to the gas station that was north of that that was [00:25:25] reduced to a five foot setback I believe instead of the 1.5 foot so this is a [00:25:30] greater setback from that but it's different different conditions and each [00:25:34] site needs to be looked at on its own merits and September 25th the DRC [00:25:41] reviewed this and found that the request met the criteria that was required and [00:25:46] recommended approval the LDR B did the same on October 16th and recommended [00:25:52] approval of this also it was properly advertised and I am more than happy to [00:26:00] answer any questions you may have any public comment [00:26:10] good evening mayor City Council mr. Rivera I know that signs and sign [00:26:19] ordinances one of your favorite subjects it was always mine when I sat in those [00:26:22] seats but you know my my first taste of getting involved in city and local [00:26:32] government was when I sat on a on a county committee advising the county on [00:26:39] developed and assigned ordinance many years ago basically was to try to hold [00:26:43] back and eliminate billboards there was a and and thank goodness we've been able [00:26:51] to scale that back in Pasco County so as you know I sit on the LDR B and [00:26:57] looked at this earlier and and and approved it you know you know we we [00:27:04] write the rules and sign ordinances and there's a reason they're written and [00:27:09] there's there's there's some kind of spirit behind those rules other than [00:27:14] making life miserable for business owners and it's really to to enhance the [00:27:19] community the the appearance and redevelopment is difficult we know that [00:27:25] us-19 got developed without many rules and and we've suffered many years the [00:27:31] appearance and problems with access and roadways and all that for a number of [00:27:37] years so redevelopment is hard and it's slow but in this situation you know I'd [00:27:43] ask you to consider the approval this simply because it's behind the spirit of [00:27:48] that it's taken a tall ugly pole sign to be removed and replaced by the more [00:27:55] modern socially appreciated monument signs this is a sign that you know [00:28:04] looked at it I don't think it's a block of view or anything because there's not [00:28:08] a cut through to the other side of us-19 and it's where a business owner is [00:28:15] really trying to comply with the spirit of law and ordinance but difficulty in [00:28:22] doing so that's for he's coming to and asking for the variance so I appreciate [00:28:27] your consideration anybody else like to speak seeing no one else come back bring [00:28:33] it back for discussion a vote move for approval I'll second to the maker yeah [00:28:37] I'm fine with it as long as it's not an impediment to traffic or anything trying [00:28:43] to pull out and which doesn't look like it will be looks it looks good no I [00:28:50] think it's a it's great I mean I'm very familiar with the property I used to [00:28:55] live behind there and back then it was a cut through which thankfully they got [00:29:00] rid of that but you know for me you know we want people to improve their sign so [00:29:05] they want to do that and you know if they were to put it where it needs to be [00:29:09] it be in the middle their parking lot so that obviously doesn't make sense so you [00:29:12] know this is where we need to do our thing so yeah so with that being said I [00:29:20] I think this is a good move and I think we should prove it so thank you well the [00:29:28] requirements outlined from our planning department I would put on the record [00:29:34] that I would acknowledge the fact that there were certain conditions that [00:29:38] needed to be met and that the confident professional evidence was presented [00:29:44] that we have something to hang our hat on to say that it is met further it's [00:29:50] not on an intersection at a corner I know the conversation of five feet [00:29:55] versus 1.5 was an issue for you mr. mayor but [00:30:00] was on a road coming through at that other project when we were talking about the... [00:30:05] I don't believe you're quoting. [00:30:07] No. [00:30:08] No, when we had the gas station, I know that was at a road. [00:30:11] I'm basically saying we were concerned about the clear vision zone in that when I saw the picture. [00:30:16] It looked like there's a very broad section for cars to move past the sidewalk before they would enter the highway. [00:30:22] So I understand your concern before. [00:30:24] It doesn't apply on this one. [00:30:26] And so I think we could go the extra mile to go to the 1.5 feet. [00:30:31] I have no problem with it. [00:30:32] It's actually in his parking lot. [00:30:33] We could park a truck there. [00:30:34] That would be just as much of a problem as a, you know, the sign which is I think nothing. [00:30:40] So all those in favor signify by aye. [00:30:42] Aye. [00:30:43] That's for nothing.
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2026 Waste Hauler Special Permit Applications
approvedCouncil approved the 2026 waste hauler special permit applications for J.D. Parker & Sons (residential, commercial, and C&D), and Waste Connections, Republic Services, Seaside Sanitation, and Peterson Services Corporation (C&D only). All haulers continue to collect the 10% franchise fee that funds the city's general fund.
- motion:Move approval of the 2026 waste hauler special permit applications. (passed)4–0
J.D. Parker & SonsPeterson Services CorporationRepublic ServicesSeaside SanitationWaste ConnectionsEichenmuellerMr. Rivera10% franchise fee2026 Waste Hauler Special Permit Applications▶ Jump to 30:45 in the videoShow transcriptHide transcript
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[00:30:49] Thank you, Mr. Mayor. [00:30:50] You all are aware of the annual special permit applications that our waste haulers have to submit for each calendar year. [00:30:59] And with that, Mr. Eichenmueller is prepared to present to you this item. [00:31:04] Thank you, Mr. Rivera. [00:31:06] The request of staff for councils to consider for the approval of the waste hauler special permit applications for calendar year 2026, [00:31:15] submitted by J.D. Parker & Sons, Waste Connections, Republic Services, Seaside Sanitation, and Peterson Services Corporation. [00:31:24] As council is aware, J.D. Parker & Sons is the city's only authorized waste hauler operating within the city. [00:31:31] Their special permit application includes residential, commercial, and C&D. [00:31:37] The other three haulers in these special permits contain C&D services only, [00:31:42] as this type of service cannot be permitted and is restricted under the current Florida statute. [00:31:49] All existing vendors are currently and will continue to collect the 10% franchise fee, which is required by the waste haulers through 2026. [00:32:00] And funding received by the city is identified as a revenue source to the city's general fund. [00:32:05] Approval of the submitted waste hauler special permit application is recommended at this time. [00:32:09] And we've invited the haulers to answer any questions, and I'm available as well. [00:32:15] Anybody have a public comment? [00:32:18] Seeing no one come forward, bring it back for discussion and vote. [00:32:22] I'll move approval of the permit applications. [00:32:28] Second. [00:32:30] Nothing is well described. [00:32:32] We know what we're doing. [00:32:33] It's restricted to a particular type of dumpsters and other things, I think, that are, well, maybe not dumpsters, haul-offs, or one, whatever that product is. [00:32:44] So I'm fine with it. [00:32:49] Do a second. [00:32:51] Sound good. [00:32:53] I concur. [00:32:55] I'm happy with what they're doing for us. [00:32:57] All those in favor, signify by aye. [00:32:59] Aye. [00:33:00] That's four nothing. [00:33:01] Resolution number 2026-01, live local opt-out. [00:33:08] This is resolution number 2026-01, a resolution by the city council of the city of New Port Richey, Florida, providing for an election not to exempt affordable housing properties from ad valorem taxes pursuant to section 196.19783 sub 0 or sub 0 Florida statutes, providing for the required findings as provided by law and providing for an effective date.
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Resolution No. 2026-01: Live Local Opt Out
approvedCouncil adopted Resolution 2026-01 to opt out of the Live Local Act property tax exemption for large multifamily developments (70+ units), following staff's recommendation based on the Schoenberg Center report showing a surplus of 4,873 affordable housing units in the MSA and Pasco County's similar opt-out.
Ord. Resolution No. 2026-01
- motion:Move to accept staff's recommendation to adopt Resolution 2026-01 opting out of the Live Local property tax exemption. (passed)
Pasco County Property AppraiserSchoenberg Center for Housing StudiesHallLive Local Act property tax exemptionResolution No. 2026-01Schoenberg Center for Housing Studies annual report▶ Jump to 33:29 in the videoShow transcriptHide transcript
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[00:33:31] Mr. Hall. [00:33:33] Thank you. [00:33:34] The Florida statutes require the Pasco County property appraiser to exempt certain rental properties from ad valorem taxes if the properties meet criteria of the live local property tax exemption. [00:33:48] Note this is for large-scale developers or property owners with multifamily projects over 70 units and not for individual property owners. [00:33:59] Starting this year in 2025, there's a new Florida statute that allows taxing authorities to opt out of providing this property tax exemption for those properties. [00:34:13] But there needs to be certain items that need to be met to opt out of this exemption. [00:34:21] The Schoenberg Center for Housing Studies annual report is used to determine how many properties there are that meet certain criteria for this exemption. [00:34:35] And in that report, it was noted that there's a surplus of 4,873 affordable and available housing units in our MSA. [00:34:46] So we have a surplus of those. [00:34:50] There are currently no developments within the city limits that would be affected by opting out of this exemption. [00:34:55] However, there are several that are in planning or under development for next year that may be using this or could determine to be opt out for property tax purposes. [00:35:07] Therefore, staff has reviewed this and recommended that we too opt out of this as Pasco County has for future tax exemptions on properties that meet the live local property tax exemption. [00:35:24] There was a staff report prepared that included the entire Schoenberg report and some other items. [00:35:31] If you have any questions on this material, I'd be more than happy to expound on it as needed. [00:35:37] Do you have any public comment? [00:35:40] Seeing no one come forward, bring it back for discussion and vote. [00:35:44] I'll move to accept the staff's recommendation on the opt out of this resolution. [00:35:50] Do we have a second? [00:35:52] I'll second. [00:35:54] To the maker? [00:35:55] I mean, you've explained the rationale and the abundance of properties that qualify that exist in the city's inventory of housing stock. [00:36:08] And I think that the city is well invested in trying to make sure that our housing is affordable. [00:36:16] And I think our preference is to work on those properties that are under our definition of blight that we're trying to work on to remove. [00:36:25] So we're putting a strong effort into helping existing homeowners to be able to sustain their houses in our city. [00:36:33] And I think that it's a wise recommendation. [00:36:40] Do you have a second? [00:36:41] Yeah, I'm glad we have that option now, the opt out. [00:36:45] There was just so many issues with the bill in the beginning, but I'm happy they made some changes. [00:36:53] Do you have a second? [00:36:55] I'm good. [00:36:56] All those in favor, signify by aye.
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Resolution No. 2026-04: Adopting the Flood Risk and Preparedness Public Information Committee 2025 Report
approvedCouncil adopted Resolution 2026-04, approving the 2025 annual report of the Flood Risk and Preparedness Public Information Committee. The committee, formed in July 2024, advises Council on flood risk and emergency preparedness messaging and helps the city qualify for FEMA NFIP Community Rating System discounts. A citizen suggested incentivizing native Florida grasses for flood prevention.
Ord. Resolution No. 2026-04
- vote:Approve Resolution 2026-04 adopting the Flood Risk and Preparedness Public Information Committee 2025 Report. (passed)4–0
6013 Adams Street, New Port Richey, FloridaCharles WiseFEMA National Flood Insurance Program Community Rating SystemFlood Risk and Preparedness Public Information CommitteeResolution No. 2026-04▶ Jump to 36:59 in the videoShow transcriptHide transcript
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[00:36:59] Resolution number 2026-04, Adopting Flood Risk and Preparedness Public Information Committee, 2025. [00:37:08] This is resolution number 2026-04, a resolution of the City Council of the City of New Port Richey, Florida, [00:37:13] adopting the annual report of the Flood Risk and Preparedness Public Information Committee, attached here to us, Exhibit A, as provided herein. [00:37:23] Yes, the Flood Risk and Preparedness Public Information Committee was formed in July 2024. [00:37:29] This was with the purpose of offering advisory opinions and recommendations to the City Council on best management practices for information [00:37:39] dissemination regarding flood risk and emergency preparedness to the public. [00:37:44] It should also be noted that this also allows the city to enhance its community rating under FEMA's National Flood Insurance Program Community Rating System, [00:37:54] which in turn allows for discount rates for insurance to our residents. [00:38:00] The report identifies areas, determines priorities, provides an inventory of public information, efforts, addresses, community, messaging, [00:38:10] and outreach projects with the emphasis on pre-hurricane, post-hurricane season, pre-event information, and post-event information. [00:38:21] And staff would recommend that City Council does approve the report as presented to you. [00:38:28] Any public comment? [00:38:37] Charles Wise, 6013 Adams Street, New Port Richey, Florida. [00:38:41] I just want to maybe make some suggestions for the flood reports moving forward. [00:38:46] As someone who does a lot of gardening, I understand that natural Florida grasses go a long way in preventing flooding. [00:38:52] So, if there's a way that we can maybe make an incentivization and a beautification program for existing homeowners, [00:38:59] or even people that are just moving here and want to clean up a home, [00:39:02] that could be something that if we can incentivize them to provide natural grasses in the yard, it would help with flooding prevention. [00:39:11] I'm not sure to what extent this committee will be related to that, [00:39:14] but just offering a suggestion even to just the people on the Council that might be able to do something with that. [00:39:18] Thank you, guys. [00:39:21] Anybody else like to speak? [00:39:24] Seeing no one else, we'll bring it back for discussion and vote. [00:39:29] To approve. [00:39:31] Second. [00:39:32] To the maker. [00:39:33] No, I think we need to provide as much information as we can to our residents in regards to this. [00:39:40] So, I think it's pretty well put together. [00:39:44] So, I appreciate the staff for doing that. [00:39:46] Second. [00:39:47] Yeah, this is important information, and we have to make decisions based on it. [00:39:52] So, I'm glad we're getting it through here. [00:39:58] Just a nuance of the commentary that we should approve it, [00:40:01] and the fact that the resolution says that we're adopting this Public Information Committee report. [00:40:07] So, adopting talks about actions that we are adopting, [00:40:14] and it sounds like most of this is informational and reactionary, which is good. [00:40:21] I just want to say one last time, if anyone has anything that you think we're adopting [00:40:25] that is going to change the way we do business that you haven't mentioned, [00:40:30] this would be the time to tell me. [00:40:35] But there is none, so it looks like approving is good. [00:40:39] All those in favor signify aye. [00:40:41] Aye. [00:40:42] That's four nothing.
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Interlocal Agreement between the City of New Port Richey and Pasco County RE: Solid Waste Disposal & Resource Recovery
approvedCouncil reviewed and approved a renewed Interlocal Agreement with Pasco County for solid waste disposal and resource recovery, replacing the 1988 agreement that expires January 1, 2026. Notable changes include equalized cost-sharing for facility expansion, an extended term from 25 to 35 years with a two-year renewal option, and an expanded annexation provision (two to five years). A revised version with a corrected effective date was presented at the dais.
- motion:Motion to approve the Interlocal Agreement between the City of New Port Richey and Pasco County for solid waste disposal and resource recovery (revised version with corrected effective date). (passed)
Pasco CountyEichenmuellerMr. RiveraPete1988 Interlocal AgreementFlorida statute on county solid waste responsibilityInterlocal Agreement - Solid Waste Disposal & Resource Recovery▶ Jump to 40:44 in the videoShow transcriptHide transcript
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[00:40:46] for the solid waste disposal and resource recovery. [00:40:51] Thank you. [00:40:52] The interlocal agreement, the existing one that we have in place with Pasco County currently, [00:40:56] was executed in 1988. [00:40:59] It's for the solid waste disposal. [00:41:03] The program that we oversee is for solid waste collections and transportations to the disposal site, [00:41:10] which is the responsibility of the county as we know it now. [00:41:15] And with that, Mr. Eichenmueller will present this item. [00:41:18] Thank you, Mr. Rivera. [00:41:19] So, the request of staff for Council is to review and approve the attached interlocal agreement [00:41:24] between the City and Pasco County for solid waste disposal and resource recovery. [00:41:30] As you know, Florida statute requires that the governing body of the county [00:41:35] has the ultimate responsibility and the power to provide for the operation of a solid waste [00:41:40] I'm out of time, I'll have to call it. [00:41:43] Yeah, fair enough. [00:41:45] Of the solid waste disposal facilities, essentially your landfill. [00:41:49] And so what that really means is that essentially they have the ability to provide a service [00:41:55] at a costly amount in comparison to what we could do as a municipality, [00:42:00] just as a refresh on that Florida statute. [00:42:03] So the current interlocal agreement expires January 1, 2026. [00:42:09] Staff reviewed and compared it to the 1988 interlocal agreement [00:42:13] and found just a few minor changes. [00:42:15] Some of those notable changes would be the county's desire to expand the existing facility [00:42:21] and that cost will be equalized between both the county residents and the municipal residents. [00:42:27] The county will also act as the lead agency for the expansion project. [00:42:32] The existing annexation section was expanded, the two-year limit to a five-year limit. [00:42:38] And one of the other notable items was the interlocal agreement term limit [00:42:42] was increased from 25 years to 35 years with the addition of a two-year renewal option. [00:42:48] And with that, the approval of the interlocal agreement is recommended at this time. [00:42:52] And I'm available for any questions. [00:42:55] Do we have any public comment? [00:42:57] Seeing no one come forward, bring it back for discussion and vote. [00:43:00] Mr. Mayor, if I could just note for the record, you've got a revised version in front of you. [00:43:03] The only change that was made was as to the effective date of the agreement [00:43:07] and that was a change requested by the county after this was distributed. [00:43:11] So it's a very ministerial and minor change. [00:43:14] I just wanted to make you aware of that [00:43:16] so you don't think that there's anything radically different from what's in your agenda. [00:43:20] So with a proposal comes with a new date. [00:43:23] Correct. It's just it's correcting the effective date of it is all it's doing. [00:43:30] So I'm looking for a couple approvals up here. [00:43:33] I move to approve. [00:43:35] Second. [00:43:36] The maker. [00:43:37] I think this is necessary. [00:43:39] We've obviously got to do something with our trash. [00:43:41] So, you know, we want to keep a good working relationship with the county. [00:43:46] Second. [00:43:46] Good. [00:43:48] Pete. [00:43:49] Well, the county then subcontracts or contracts out their work to burn it [00:43:54] and the incinerators are not my favorite way to do it, but it is what we have. [00:43:59] And so I would suspect that the increased length of agreement [00:44:05] probably mirrors the increased amount of time for the repayment [00:44:09] of whatever debt they're planning to put down for the expansion, [00:44:13] the massive expansion of the incinerators. [00:44:15] So, you know, hopefully those costs will include all of the environmental protections [00:44:22] that are required and I know they have some strict rules. [00:44:25] So I don't know enough about that to be an expert of any type, [00:44:31] but I'll vote for it because it's happening [00:44:34] and we need to ensure that they collect our refuse. [00:44:40] I would just ask you to confirm that there's nothing in this agreement [00:44:44] that would prohibit us from continuing to do the best we can to either recycle [00:44:48] or to mulch and do the work that we're doing now. [00:44:53] There is not. [00:44:54] Right. [00:44:55] So that being said, I'll support it. [00:44:57] All those in favor, signify by aye. [00:45:00] Hi, it's for nothing interlocal agreement between the city of New Port Richey and pass. Okay. Oh, that's what I just did [00:45:07] so [00:45:09] Recreation Aquatic Center, I'm outdoor basketball court project close out [00:45:16] Thank You mr. Rivera [00:45:17] Staff is requesting council to review and consider approval of Tim group building and general contractors [00:45:23] Final pay requests a deductive change order and a project closeout for the Recreation and Aquatic Center outdoor basketball court repair project [00:45:31] This project is included in the CI and this year's CIP a little background on the project [00:45:36] The project started on September 29th of this year and was clean completed on time on November 26 [00:45:44] The project included removing old basketball hoops milling the old asphalt surface [00:45:50] Paving with a new asphalt surface [00:45:53] Installing four new basketball hoops with an acrylic backboard [00:45:56] They really look really nice out there and then applying a two-color acrylic surfacing [00:46:01] And then lastly putting basketball court lines to include a center court circle [00:46:07] And a key that wasn't out there before so it really looks sharp [00:46:12] Total cost of the project is one hundred twenty three thousand six hundred fifty six dollars and funding for the project is identified as penny [00:46:19] For Pasco sales tax dollars a result of this project significantly improved the outdoor basketball courts [00:46:25] If you haven't been over there, I encourage you to come out there and take a look [00:46:28] And the public has already been utilizing these courts [00:46:31] It's only been open a few weeks and every day and every night that I'm out there. Those courts are full every every court [00:46:38] It also is a challenge to our staff Parks and Recreation staff [00:46:42] We're planning to utilize these courts more than we have in the past [00:46:45] including a three-on-three tournament [00:46:47] To kind of open these courts up to the public and we'll be doing that in February [00:46:52] So if you have a team enter a team and we'll start utilizing these courts as they're already being utilized for public play [00:46:58] Through different types of programming such as some three-on-three tournaments
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Recreation and Aquatic Center Outdoor Basketball Court Repair Project Close-Out
approvedCouncil approved a deductive change order of $2,654 and the final pay request of $70,494 to Tim Group Building & General Contractors, closing out the Recreation and Aquatic Center outdoor basketball court repair project. Council members noted the project came in under budget and praised the visual results.
- motion:Approve the deductive change order of $2,654 and Tim Group Building & General Contractors' final pay request of $70,494, and close out the project. (passed)
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[00:47:02] staff recommends approving the [00:47:04] deductive change order of two thousand six hundred fifty four dollars and [00:47:08] Tim group building in general contractors final pay request of seventy thousand four hundred ninety four thousand and closing the project out [00:47:17] public comment [00:47:19] See no one come forward bring it back for discussion vote [00:47:22] Move for approval. I'll second [00:47:25] That look really nice [00:47:28] I'm [00:47:30] Super happy we came in under budget number one [00:47:33] Number two. I have been out there. I have seen them and [00:47:37] They pop so when you when you go out to the rec center, you'll see the courts. So I think they came out great [00:47:44] happy to see people out there using them and [00:47:47] Let's continue with the skate park and you're too old to be on my team [00:47:53] On my team [00:47:59] You're the right age, but you're still too tall [00:48:13] Maybe [00:48:15] Which leads to the question will there be an over 65 I [00:48:21] Should have thought before I brought up picking teams. I'll be the captain and I'll pick teams [00:48:36] Those in favor signify by aye aye [00:48:40] All right, Brent Grand Boulevard mark to use multi-use path on phase one project close out [00:48:48] Specific items or requests that we have for you are a deductive change order in the amount of a hundred and seventy five thousand [00:48:55] $19.17 and then the final pay request not to exceed
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Grand Blvd. Multi-Use Path (MUP) Phase 1 Project Close-Out
approvedCouncil approved the closeout of the 2023 Grand Boulevard Multi-Use Path Phase 1 project, including a deductive change order of $175,019.17 and a final pay request not to exceed $93,294.85. The project ran 143 days past contract term, with 46.5 days assessed as liquidated damages totaling $46,500. Funding came from Penny for Pasco and local option gas tax.
- motion:Motion to approve the closeout of the 2023 Grand Boulevard Multi-Use Path Phase 1 project, including the deductive change order and final pay request. (passed)
Grand Boulevard from Marine Parkway to Gulf DriveMuellerRivera2023 Grand Boulevard Multi-Use Path Phase 1 ProjectDeductive change order $175,019.17Final pay request $93,294.85Liquidated damages ($46,500)Local Option Gas TaxPenny for Pasco tax▶ Jump to 49:02 in the videoShow transcriptHide transcript
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[00:49:04] 85 cents and mr. I can Mueller will present this item to you [00:49:09] Thank You. Mr. Rivera [00:49:10] the request of staff for counselors to review and consider for the approval the [00:49:15] deductive change order in the amount of a hundred seventy five thousand nineteen dollars and seventeen cents and the final pay request in the amount not to [00:49:22] exceed [00:49:23] 93,000 two hundred ninety four dollars and eighty five cents for the closeout of the [00:49:27] 2023 Grand Boulevard multi-use path phase one project [00:49:31] This project included the construction of the multi-use path on Grand Boulevard from Marine Parkway to Gulf Drive [00:49:37] The elements included in this project would be stormwater improvements the roadway milling and asphalt repaving [00:49:44] The decorative streetlights that you see out there the landscaping elements throughout the project [00:49:48] curbing [00:49:50] Traffic calming elements such as the narrowing of the traffic lane or the travel lane width out there [00:49:56] this project was completed a hundred forty three days past the contract term limits and [00:50:02] Subsequent to staff review of credited day extensions. It was determined that [00:50:07] Forty-six and a half days warranted liquidated damages and those liquidated damages are defined in the contract [00:50:14] that was included for the [00:50:16] $1,000 daily assessment which totaled forty six thousand five hundred dollars [00:50:21] That was assessed [00:50:22] This amount has been reconciled as of the final pay request as you see [00:50:27] Reflected for you and funding for this project is identified as penny for Pascoe tax dollars and the local option gas tax and [00:50:35] Approval of the project closeout is recommended at this time [00:50:38] And if I could make a note to just to kind of let you know when we talk about credited liquidator days [00:50:46] we go back and we review and and there are certain items that are [00:50:51] Not charged against the contractor an example would be during this project [00:50:56] We had a governor's deck emergency declaration where we had the hurricanes come in [00:51:01] When when we have a declaration like that the contractors are responsible to take and start shutting down [00:51:08] Buttoning up their equipment securing anything that could be a hazard [00:51:12] And taking care of things so if they lose a few days doing that it's not held against them [00:51:19] If you if you go outside the scope of your project in this case we had a couple stormwater [00:51:26] Structures that had to be ordered [00:51:29] That took extra time for the contractor to go ahead and do that work and so those days are credited [00:51:36] To the contractor as well [00:51:37] And so that's how you start off with your total amount of days [00:51:40] And then you start looking and reviewing those days that get credited [00:51:45] You have any public comment? [00:51:47] See no one come forward bring it back for discussion and vote. I'll move to approve [00:51:52] of a second or [00:51:55] second to the maker [00:51:57] I'm just happy to get this closed out [00:52:00] You know all these days that we were held up really affected a lot of the businesses in that area [00:52:06] I mean, I know the end result is going to benefit them in the long run, but it doesn't help them business-wise, so [00:52:13] you know hopefully [00:52:15] You know if we can get this liquidated damages issue resolved. You know maybe we could do something for them [00:52:21] Going forward, but just happy to get the project over and can't wait to progress it down in the downtown [00:52:30] Yeah, I [00:52:32] Suggested one possible use of the saved money would be to remove all of those [00:52:36] Pine chips that keep floating back out over the sidewalk every time it [00:52:39] rains [00:52:40] And there's a little bit of a flood and come up with peanut grass or something else that you could put there because I'm only [00:52:46] Imagining that public works has got a job every time we get and we do get torrential rains [00:52:53] But I've noticed it as recently as last week. I think seeing that [00:52:57] that pine [00:52:59] Bark for whatever reason doesn't seem to like this they weren't [00:53:04] Yeah, where it's [00:53:06] To be and maybe you can evaluate that see if that was the best choice and [00:53:12] It looks sloppy, maybe I don't know that rubber mulch works better for not floating. I don't know [00:53:19] But yeah looking forward to the next phase actually [00:53:23] All those in favor signify by aye aye that's for nothing communications Pete you want to start out [00:53:29] Shared in her last report some information about place or data that was done and I'm really familiar with that [00:53:37] But that's data that comes from credit card usage and a variety of different sources that helps to understand how much [00:53:44] economic activity is going on in a particular area and [00:53:49] What she shared with me I think was very enlightening to see that our city's downtown has [00:53:55] Exceeded some of the other Pinellas County cities in terms of the amount of [00:54:00] business that is [00:54:02] Created a lot of it by events and activities and the growth of our restaurants [00:54:07] I think a number of you were a couple of you were here when we heard the [00:54:13] Presentation that we could use more restaurants and we did get them and they are you know, bring in more people [00:54:21] And I'm sure there's still more economic growth that needs to occur but I think that data is
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