Charter Review Advisory Board
City of Panama City
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Charter Review Advisory Board Meeting of June 10, 2026.
The Charter Review Advisory Board is meeting on June 10, 2026, at 3:00 P.M. in the Executive Conference Room at 501 Harrison Avenue, Room 236. The primary agenda item is the approval to submit recommended revisions of the City Charter to the City Commission. Supporting documents include minutes from previous meetings and various charter amendment documents. The meeting will also include standard procedural items like call to order, prayer, pledge, roll call, approval of minutes, audience participation, staff reports, and discussion of the agenda process. Public comment is solicited under 'Audience Participation'.
- Board:
- Charter Review Advisory Board
- Date:
- 2026-06-10
- Type:
- Agenda
- Decision:
- Approval to submit recommended revisions of the City Charter to the City Commission is to be considered.
- Address:
- 501 Harrison Avenue Room 236
- Applicant:
- Charter Review Advisory Board
Charter Review Advisory Board Meeting of June 10, 2026. packet 2026-06-10
[501 Harrison Avenue, Panama City, FL 32401] This document details the proceedings and proposed revisions of the City Charter for Panama City, Florida. The Charter Review Advisory Board met on May 28, 2026, and discussed various articles and sections of the charter, including pensions, mayor and commissioner compensation, agenda processes, term lengths, and residency requirements for city officials. Key decisions included not including compensation in the charter, changing the mayor's term to four years aligned with presidential elections, and changing residency requirements for City Manager, City Attorney, and Comptroller to Bay County. The board also discussed incorporating single-member district language into the charter. A subsequent meeting was scheduled for June 10, 2026, to submit recommended revisions to the City Commission. The document also lists numerous past charter amendments and ordinance adoptions dating back to 1963, primarily concerning boundary changes, ward definitions, and various governmental powers and procedures. This document is a compilation of sections from a city charter, primarily detailing the powers and administrative structure of the city. It outlines the city's broad governmental, corporate, and proprietary powers, including the ability to adopt ordinances, acquire and dispose of property, exercise eminent domain, and regulate various aspects of city life such as fires, water, animals, and public health. It also details election procedures, the roles and responsibilities of city officers (City Manager, City Attorney, City Clerk/Collector Comptroller), and provisions for police and fire protection. The document extensively references the Municipal Home Rule Powers Act (F.S. ch. 166) and Florida Statutes, indicating that many original charter provisions have been superseded or converted into ordinances covered by state law. Specific sections on building and zoning regulations, taxation, bonds, and public utilities are noted as being adequately covered by state statutes. There are no specific development projects, applications, or public comments detailed in this excerpt. This document contains sections of the Panama City, Florida, Code of Ordinances and City Charter, primarily detailing administrative structures, powers of the city commission and manager, election procedures, and financial oversight. It does not contain specific development projects, addresses, or case numbers for contractors to pursue work. The document outlines the framework for city governance, including the roles of various officers and departments, and the process for adopting ordinances and managing city affairs. It references the Municipal Home Rule Powers Act (F.S. ch. 166) as a basis for many of the city's ordinances. [Majette Industrial Park] The City Commission of Panama City, Florida, held a public hearing to amend the Comprehensive Plan to change the land use designation of property within the Majette Industrial Park from 'sylvaculture' to 'heavy industrial' to accommodate Spencer Industries. Spencer Industries plans to locate a plant and create 200 jobs, requiring an additional 10 acres adjacent to their existing 8.6 acres. The property is part of land recently annexed by the City. The Bay County Chamber of Commerce supported the change. A local resident inquired about the park's naming, and a representative from The Bay Line, Ltd. provided historical context regarding the Majette siting. The Commission also approved ordinances related to the Florida Retirement System, a defined contribution pension plan, the vacation of portions of Elm Avenue and Second Street, and amendments to Land Development Regulations concerning non-residential developments of ten acres or less. Additionally, the Commission approved bids for refuse containers and the Johnson Bayou drainage project, allocated funds for the Moates Avenue fire station relocation, and authorized design and right-of-way purchase for the four-laning of Jenks Avenue. A grant for an additional police person for community policing at Foxwood Apartments was accepted. The Commission discussed but did not make a decision on a proposal from the Panama City Swim and Tennis Club regarding a swimming pool, with some commissioners expressing concerns about costs and liability, while others saw potential for cooperative efforts and grant funding. The City Manager was directed to investigate further ideas for the swim and tennis club project. A temporary fueling station at the Panama City Marina was approved. The City Commission also discussed fire protection coverage with Cedar Grove and the design of a joint City/County administration building.
- Board:
- Charter Review Advisory Board
- Date:
- 2026-06-10
- Type:
- Packet
- Decision:
- Recommendations for revisions to the City Charter to be submitted to the City Commission.
- Address:
- 501 Harrison Avenue, Panama City, FL 32401
- Applicant:
- Charter Review Advisory Board
Charter Review Advisory Board Meeting of May 28, 2026.
This document is an agenda for the Charter Review Advisory Board meeting on May 28, 2026. The meeting will include standard procedural items such as call to order, prayer, pledge of allegiance, roll call, and approval of previous minutes. Key discussion topics include charter amendments, items present in other city charters but not the city's own, Mayor and Commissioner compensation, the agenda process, Mayor term length, and a review of items previously discussed by the City Commission. The agenda also notes preparation for the next meeting and adjournment. No specific development projects, zoning changes, or business opportunities for contractors are mentioned.
- Board:
- Charter Review Advisory Board
- Date:
- 2026-05-28
- Type:
- Agenda
- Address:
- 501 HARRISON AVENUE ROOM 236 EXECUTIVE CONFERENCE ROOM
Charter Review Advisory Board Meeting of May 28, 2026. minutes 2026-05-28
The Charter Review Advisory Board met on May 28, 2026. Key decisions included approving minutes from the April 23, 2026 meeting, deferring a decision on Article VI Pension to the council, requesting council draft language for a preamble, removal of specific land incorporation references, and liberal charter construction, and approving not including Mayor and Commissioner compensation in the City's Charter. The board also discussed and voted on amendments to the agenda process, with a 3-2 vote to allow commissioners to add items 48 hours in advance and maintain the rest of the structure, incorporating a recommendation from the City Attorney. A motion to keep the Mayor's term length at four years and align it with the presidential election passed 4-1. The board also discussed single-member districts, desiring residents in wards to vote for candidates in their districts and directing legal counsel to prepare language for codification in the Charter. A motion to rescind residency requirements for the City Manager, City Attorney, and Comptroller, making residency only required for Bay County, passed 4-1. The next meeting is scheduled for June 10, 2026.
- Board:
- Charter Review Advisory Board
- Date:
- 2026-05-28
- Type:
- Minutes
- Decision:
- Approved minutes, deferred Article VI Pension, requested charter language drafts, approved not including compensation in Charter, amended agenda process (3-2 vote), approved Mayor term length (4-1 vote), directed language for single-member districts, rescinded residency requirements for certain positions (4-1 vote).
- Address:
- 501 Harrison Avenue, Panama City, FL 32401
- Applicant:
- Charter Review Advisory Board
Charter Review Advisory Board Meeting of May 28, 2026. packet 2026-05-28
[501 Harrison Avenue, Panama City, FL 32401] This document contains meeting agendas and minutes for the Charter Review Advisory Board of Panama City, Florida, and excerpts from the City Charter. The meetings discuss proposed amendments to the City Charter, including changes to mayor and commissioner compensation, the removal of specific articles (Public Utilities, Bonds), revisions to sections concerning the City Clerk and Collector, and the process for amending the charter. No specific development projects, addresses, or contractor-related information are detailed. The document focuses on the governance and administrative structure of the city government. This document is a compilation of sections from a city charter, primarily detailing administrative, electoral, financial, and public utility provisions. It outlines the structure of city government, including the roles of the city commission, city manager, city attorney, and city clerk. It specifies procedures for elections, financial management, taxation, and the provision of public services such as water, sewer, and electricity. Several sections note that their provisions have been superseded by state law or have assumed ordinance status and are now found in the Panama City Municipal Code. There are no specific development projects, applications, or decisions detailed in this text. This document is a legal memorandum and a report from the Charter Review Advisory Board for the City of Panama City, Florida. It discusses topics found in other Florida municipal charters that are not currently in the Panama City charter, and provides recommendations for charter amendments. It does not contain information about specific development projects, addresses, or case numbers that would be relevant to contractors. The document focuses on legal and governmental structure, not on specific construction opportunities. This document details the recommendations of a Board regarding proposed amendments to the Panama City Charter. Key recommendations include aligning City elections with state and federal elections to increase voter turnout, not implementing term limits, requiring agendas to be posted 48 hours in advance of votes, and establishing an independent Comptroller for fiscal oversight separate from the City Manager. Procedural updates are recommended for the City Manager and City Attorney, including residency requirements and enhanced removal thresholds for the City Manager. The Board voted to remove outdated provisions related to Finance, Taxation, Bonds, and Public Utilities, largely superseded by state statute. Provisions for Police and Fire Services will be kept in simplified form for clarity. A mandatory charter review every ten years is recommended. The Board chose not to recommend a mandatory reserve requirement for the General Fund due to the ongoing unusual fiscal environment post-Hurricane Michael.
- Board:
- Charter Review Advisory Board
- Date:
- 2026-05-28
- Type:
- Packet
- Decision:
- Recommendations made by the Board
- Address:
- 501 Harrison Avenue, Panama City, FL 32401
- Applicant:
- Board (Charter Review)
Charter Review Advisory Board Meeting of April 23, 2026.
This document is an agenda for the Charter Review Advisory Board meeting of the City of Panama City, held on April 23, 2026. The agenda includes items such as approval of previous minutes, audience participation, staff reports, and discussions on various articles of the city's code of ordinances related to Mayor and Commissioner compensation, Public Utilities, Boards and Commissioners, City Clerk and Collector, Taxation, Bonds, and Finance Generally. The document also includes information for persons with disabilities needing special accommodation.
- Board:
- Charter Review Advisory Board
- Date:
- 2026-04-23
- Type:
- Agenda
- Address:
- 501 Harrison Avenue, Room 236, Executive Conference Room
Charter Review Advisory Board Meeting of April 23, 2026. minutes 2026-04-23
This document contains minutes from the Charter Review Advisory Board meeting held on April 23, 2026. The board discussed and approved several changes to the City Charter, including the removal of Article XVII Public Utilities, revisions to Article XX regarding Boards and Commissioners, and amendments to Article XIII concerning the City Clerk and Comptroller. They also discussed Mayor and Commissioner compensation, which resulted in a failed motion. Preparations for the next meeting included discussions on compensation, agendas, and the removability of Charter Officers by the City Commission. The meeting was adjourned at 2:05 p.m.
- Board:
- Charter Review Advisory Board
- Date:
- 2026-04-23
- Type:
- Minutes
- Decision:
- Approved several charter revisions, failed motion on Mayor and Commissioner compensation.
- Address:
- 501 Harrison Avenue
- Applicant:
- Charter Review Advisory Board
Charter Review Advisory Board Meeting of April 23, 2026. packet 2026-04-23
This document contains the agenda for the Charter Review Advisory Board meeting on April 23, 2026. The agenda includes several items for discussion and approval, such as the minutes from the previous meeting, staff reports, and discussions on various articles of the city charter related to compensation, public utilities, boards and commissions, taxation, bonds, and finance. It also includes a section for audience participation and preparation for the next meeting. The document also contains minutes from a previous meeting on March 26, 2026, which details discussions on police and fire protection services, public utilities, boards and commissions, and city clerk and collector roles. Additionally, it includes supporting documents such as a chart of sample cities with salaries set by charter, ordinance, or resolution, a short answer regarding Florida law on urban services, and a discussion on the use of terms 'regulation' and 'ordinance' in the Panama City Charter. Finally, it contains a draft of proposed revisions to Article XIII concerning the City Clerk and Comptroller.
- Board:
- Charter Review Advisory Board
- Date:
- 2026-04-23
- Type:
- Packet
- Address:
- 501 Harrison Avenue, Executive Conference Room 236
- Applicant:
- Charter Review Advisory Board
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