City Commission Meeting of July 28, 2026. packet 2026-07-28

City Commission Meetings · 2026-07-28 · packet

[519 E 6th Street; case Ordinance 3307] The City Commission is considering the second and final reading of Ordinance 3307 to vacate and abandon an alleyway and platted easement. This action is located directly east of the parcel at 519 E 6th Street, north of E 6th Street, south of E 7th Street, east of Allen Avenue, and west of Massalina Drive. The Planning Board recommended approval unanimously. The property does not retain any underground utilities or infrastructure. [case Ordinance 3308] The City Commission is holding the final reading and public hearing for Ordinance 3308, a referendum to amend the City Charter. The proposed amendments include expanding the Mayor's term, aligning municipal elections, clarifying commissioner qualifications, reorganizing City Manager duties, and other general provisions. The amended charter requires electorate approval to become effective. [case Ordinance 3309] The City Commission is holding the final reading and public hearing for Ordinance 3309, which aims to amend the legal boundaries of the Sweetbay Community Development Districts. This involves amending boundaries and legal descriptions for Sweetbay Residential Community Development Districts 1 through 6 and Sweetbay Commercial Community Development Districts 1 and 2, and re-establishing Sweetbay Residential Community Development District 7. [case Ordinance 3310, Resolution 20260728.4] The City Commission will consider the second and final reading of Ordinance 3310 and approve Resolution 20260728.4, which revises the Special Event Handbook and the Special Event Fee Schedule. Ordinance 3310 amends Chapter 17, requiring fee payments 30 days prior to special events and allowing events on holidays at the City's discretion. [case Resolution 20260728.1] The City Commission will consider the approval of Resolution 20260728.1, the 2026 Annual Nuisance Assessment. [2015 W 23rd Court; case Ordinance 3306.1] The City Commission will hold the first of two public hearings on Ordinance 3306.1, which amends the Future Land Use Map to designate a property at 2015 W 23rd Court as General Commercial. The property's Parcel ID is 13230-030-000. [2015 W 23rd Court; case Ordinance 3306.2] The City Commission will hold the first of two public hearings on Ordinance 3306.2, which amends the Zoning Map to designate a property at 2015 W 23rd Court as General Commercial-1 (GC-1). The property's Parcel ID is 13230-030-000. Amjad Heidami addressed the Commission regarding this item. The motion to approve the first reading for July 28, 2026, passed 4-1. The City Commission will consider the acceptance and support of the Panama City Fire Department's Community Risk Assessment / Standards of Cover document. [case Resolution 20260728.3] The City Commission will consider the approval of Budget Amendment Resolution 20260728.3 to provide for the first principal payment on the Capital Improvement Revenue Refunding Note, Series 2025, not to exceed $73,000,000. The City Commission will consider setting the proposed millage rate and the date, time, and meeting place for the tentative budget hearing for Fiscal Year 2027 for the City of Panama City and the Downtown Improvement Board. [case Resolution 20260728.5] The City Commission will consider approving Budget Amendment Resolution 20260728.5 to accept donations totaling $5,850.00 from thirteen local businesses for the annual Back-to-school Backpack Giveaway Event. [2215 E 3rd Street; case PC26-044] The City Commission will consider a Request for Proposals (RFP) for the property located at 2215 E 3rd Street. This item is related to an unsolicited offer for the same property from Prosperity Builders. [1332 MLK Blvd. and 1346 N. Palo Alto Avenue] The City Commission will consider Glenwood Redevelopment Initiatives, including proposed ground leases for City-Owned Properties at 1332 MLK Blvd. and 1346 N. Palo Alto Avenue, and the adoption of the SPARK Program (Small-Business Property Activation Redevelopment Kickstart). This item was tabled from the July 14, 2026 meeting to include a property disposition plan, proposals from Augusto Aday (Prosperity Builders) and Michelle Bryant (American Legion), and a Land Disposition Policy Draft. [2215 E 3rd Street; case PC26-044] The City Commission will consider an unsolicited offer for the property at 2215 E 3rd Street in the Millville Neighborhood from Prosperity Builders. This is related to a Request for Proposals for the same property. [1342 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd.] The City Commission will consider an unsolicited offer for the property at 1342 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. (Parcel ID 17367-000-000) in the Downtown North CRA district from American Legion Post. This item was previously considered for tabling on July 14, 2026, to include this proposal. [805 East Avenue] The City Commission will consider an unsolicited offer for the property at 805 East Avenue. [Directly east of 519 E 6th Street, north of E 6th Street and south of E 7th Street; case CPC-PLN-2026-1326] This record details a request by John Fifteen Five LLC (Jimmy Branch) to vacate an alleyway located directly east of 519 E 6th Street, north of E 6th Street, and south of E 7th Street. The alleyway is approximately 0.13 acres. The applicant owns all adjacent parcels. The vacation is requested to facilitate more interconnected development across these commonly owned properties. Staff recommends approval, finding the vacation consistent with the comprehensive plan, not detrimental to public interest, and not jeopardizing utilities. Public Works and private utility providers (AT&T, Comcast) had no objections. The City Commission will consider this request on July 14, 2026 (first hearing) and July 28, 2026 (final hearing). Separately, the document outlines proposed amendments to the City Charter, including changes to the Mayor's term, election alignment, and administrative reorganizations, to be presented to voters in a referendum on November 3, 2026. This document is a municipal charter for the City of Panama City, Florida. It details the structure of city government, including the roles and responsibilities of the City Commission, Mayor, City Manager, City Clerk, and City Attorney. It outlines procedures for elections, meetings, and the adoption of ordinances. The charter also addresses public services such as police and fire protection, and financial management through the City Comptroller. It does not contain information about specific development projects, contractors, or trades. This document is a section of the Panama City Municipal Code, specifically Part I - Charter and Related Laws, Subpart A - Charter, Articles III through XVII. It details the powers of the city, its officers and employees, administrative procedures, and taxation. Notably, it outlines the city's broad powers, including the ability to conduct municipal government, perform municipal functions, and render municipal services, with powers construed liberally in favor of the city. It also specifies the roles and responsibilities of various city officials such as the City Manager, City Attorney, City Clerk, and Collector Comptroller. The document extensively references the Municipal Home Rule Powers Act (F.S. ch. 166) and various Florida Statutes, indicating that many original charter sections have been repealed or superseded by state law and converted into ordinances. Specific powers detailed include the power to acquire, hold, lease, and sell property; the power of eminent domain; authority over water and waterways, including St. Andrews Bay; power to regulate animals, prevent diseases, and prohibit nuisщим; power to regulate markets and foods; power to regulate railroads, railroad crossings, and traffic; authority to codify ordinances; and authority to establish hospitalization plans for employees. It also covers building and zoning regulations, including the authority to district the city and the requirement for notice and public hearings for changes in regulations. The document details election procedures, including candidate qualifications, election dates, and the process for filling vacancies. It also outlines the powers and duties of the police and fire departments, including the appointment of extra personnel during emergencies. Financial provisions include requirements for annual independent audits, budget adoption, and the prohibition of expenditures without certification of available funds. Taxation powers include the imposition of taxes on businesses, professions, occupations, and excise taxes such as license, amusement, admission, and gross receipts taxes. The document also references the process for assessment and levy of taxes, and the issuance of bonds, noting that many of these sections are now covered by Florida Statutes. [case Ordinance No. 3309] Ordinance No. 3309 amends the boundaries of SweetBay Community Development Districts (CDDs) 1 through 6 and re-establishes SweetBay Residential CDD 7. It also conforms the geographic boundaries of the SweetBay Community Development Districts Tax Increment Financing (TIF) District to these amended CDD boundaries. The amendments are based on petitions from the Boards of Supervisors of the CDDs and landowner consents, with 100% of affected landowners agreeing to the changes. The ordinance amends existing Ordinances 3155 and 3236. [Section 19, Township 3 South, Range 14 West, Bay County, Florida] This document contains legal descriptions for several parcels within the SweetBay Residential Community Development District in Bay County, Florida. It details the boundaries of Residential Districts 1 through 6, referencing section, township, and range, as well as specific metes and bounds descriptions and conservation easements. No specific development projects, applicants, case numbers, decisions, or dates are mentioned in this excerpt. [501 Harrison Avenue, Panama City, FL 32401; case Ordinance No. 3310, Resolution No. 20260728.4] This document outlines proposed changes to Panama City's Special Event Handbook and associated fees. Key revisions include reclassifying parades, renaming event tiers, establishing guidelines and holiday service rates for events held on holidays, and updating food truck fire inspection requirements. Ordinance No. 3310 requires fee payments 30 days prior to events and removes holiday prohibitions. Resolution No. 20260728.4 adopts the revised handbook. The City Commission is considering these changes for approval. [2015 W 23rd Court; case CPC-PLN-2026-1237] The City of Panama City is establishing a Nuisance Abatement Assessment Resolution for Fiscal Year 2026-2027, with an estimated total cost of $98,783.87. This assessment is to recover costs incurred by the City for abating nuisances on privately owned properties. The assessments will be collected via the Uniform Collection Method on property tax bills. The City Commission held a public hearing on July 28, 2026, and recommended adoption of the resolution. Separately, a proposed change from Residential to General Commercial land use for a property at 2015 W 23rd Court (Parcel ID 13230-030-000) was reviewed. The Planning Board recommended denial (4-0), and staff concurred. The City Commission held a first public hearing on July 28, 2026, and scheduled a final hearing for August 11, 2026, to consider rezoning to General Commercial-1 (GC-1). The property size is approximately 0.305 acres. [2015 W 23rd Court; case Ordinance No. 3306.2] The City of Panama City Planning Board recommended denial, and the City Commission denied a rezoning request for a property at 2015 W 23rd Court. The applicant sought to change the land use from Residential-1 (R-1) to General Commercial-2 (GC-2) and rezone it to General Commercial-1 (GC-1) for use as overflow space for an adjacent dental office. The denial was based on concerns about commercial encroachment into a residential neighborhood, potential negative impacts on quality of life for residents (increased traffic, noise, lighting), and establishing an undesirable precedent. The property is approximately 0.305 acres. This document is a Community Risk Assessment and Standards of Cover for the Panama City Fire Department (PCFD). It details the department's operational structure, staffing, equipment, and response capabilities across six Fire Management Zones (FMZs). The report includes demographic and housing market data for Panama City, information on major roadways, bridges, and rail infrastructure. It outlines the PCFD's ISO Public Protection Classification (Class 2/2X), minimum manning guidelines for its five active fire stations, and the types of incidents responded to within each zone. The document also covers specialized teams such as Dive Team, Fire Boat Team, Flood and Moving Water Emergency Operations Team, Technical Rescue/USAR Team, and Peer Support Team. It details training programs, public education efforts, and emergency management protocols, including mutual aid agreements with surrounding agencies. The report identifies a need to update the current FMZ zones for more accurate response and demographic coverage. [525 West Beach Drive] This document is a Community Risk Assessment and Standards of Cover for the Panama City Fire Department, detailing major incident classifications, hurricane preparedness, infrastructure, energy, water, natural gas, engineering, public works, traffic signals, communications, hospitals, schools, parks, community redevelopment efforts post-Hurricane Michael, neighborhood plans, fire and non-fire risk assessment methodologies, critical task analysis for various emergency types (fire suppression, EMS, rescue), and fire company reliability. It outlines response protocols, resource needs, and risk levels for different incident types. Specific locations of interest for potential work include critical infrastructure like oil terminals, Chevron Fuel Tank Farm at 525 West Beach Drive, Port Panama City, and Northwest Florida Beaches International Airport. The document also lists numerous schools and parks with their addresses and first-responding stations. It highlights the need for future fire station additions in Panama City North due to annexation and growth, indicating potential for construction and equipment procurement. This document is a Community Risk Assessment and Standards of Cover for the Panama City Fire Department (PCFD), detailing response protocols, critical task analysis, and performance benchmarks for various incident types including fire suppression, emergency medical services (EMS), rescue, hazardous materials, fire boat, and dive team operations. It outlines the Effective Response Force (ERF) required for different risk levels (Low, Moderate, High, Maximum) and provides baseline and benchmark response times for alarm processing, turnout, travel, and total response. The document also details the collaboration with Bay County Emergency Services and Hazardous Materials Response Team, and includes specific response capabilities and staffing for each incident type and risk level. It does not contain information about specific development projects, contractors, or trades. [2215 East 3rd Street; case PC26-044] The City of Panama City is seeking proposals for the development of a vacant property located at 2215 E 3rd Street. The development should focus on creating a cottage court or similar residential community. The property is zoned Neighborhood General (NG) and is approximately 0.73 acres. Proposals are due by October 2, 2026. [2215 East 3rd Street, Panama City, FL 32401; case PC26-044] The City of Panama City is seeking proposals for the development of the 2215 East 3rd Street Property, a vacant 0.73-acre parcel. The development should be a cottage court or similar residential community. Proposals are due by October 2, 2026. The property is zoned Neighborhood General (NG), which allows for mixed-use development including residential, commercial, and civic uses. The RFP outlines detailed requirements for organizational capacity, financial capability, development plans, and past experience. The City reserves the right to negotiate with one or more proposers and to reject any or all proposals. [1332 MLK Blvd.] The City of Panama City is considering a ground lease for the City-owned property at 1332 MLK Blvd. (parcel # 17364-000-000) to JAJA Family Foods, LLC (Oh So Juicy Café). The proposal is for a lease of $1.00 per year for two years to allow for the construction of a neighborhood café (800-1,100 sq. ft.) with a drive-thru, offering desserts, beverages, and light food service. This project is anticipated to create entry-level jobs for local youth and add a commercial option. The SPARK Program is also proposed to standardize future redevelopment of City-owned properties in the Glenwood CRA. [1346 N. Palo Alto Avenue] The City of Panama City has received a Letter of Intent from Schwartz Gainer of Glenwood Home Builders to acquire the City-owned parcel at 1346 N. Palo Alto Avenue (parcel #16807-000-000) for the construction of a single-family residence (SFR) intended for long-term rental use. The applicant states financing and construction drawings are in place. The proposed agreement includes a deed reversion clause if development does not commence within a defined timeframe. The SPARK Program is also proposed to standardize future redevelopment of City-owned properties in the Glenwood CRA. [2215 East 3rd Street; case PC26-044] Request for Proposals (RFP) for the development of the 2215 East 3rd Street Property, aiming to create a cottage court or similar residential community. The RFP outlines requirements for planning, design, permitting, financing, construction, and construction management. Key dates for the proposal process include RFP issuance on August 3, 2026, and proposal submission deadline on October 2, 2026. Proposers must demonstrate financial capacity, relevant experience, and a comprehensive development plan, including architectural plans, site plans, and cost estimates. The project is intended to align with the City's vision for the site and redevelopment objectives, encouraging affordable housing and complementing the surrounding neighborhood. The City will negotiate an agreement with the selected proposer within 120 days of selection. [1342 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd.] Consideration of an unsolicited offer from American Legion Post #424 to purchase City-owned property at 1342 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. (Parcel ID # 17367-000-000) for $1-$6,700 to build a new post. The property is zoned Neighborhood Downtown (ND) and is located in the Downtown North CRA and Glenwood Neighborhood. Staff requests direction from the Commission on the disposition of the parcel. [805 East Avenue] Consideration of an unsolicited offer from Lisa Franklin to purchase City-owned property at 805 East Avenue (Parcel ID 15892-000-000) for $300,000. The offer is contingent upon the City removing existing water and sewer utilities from temporary housing installed after Hurricane Michael. Ms. Franklin requests a 30-day closing period. The property is zoned Neighborhood General (NG) and is located within the Downtown North Community Redevelopment Area (CRA). Staff requests direction from the Commission on the offer.