City Commission Meeting of July 14, 2026. packet 2026-07-14

City Commission Meetings · 2026-07-14 · packet

[W. 20th Ct, W 21st St, Shephard St., and Peters Dr.; case CDBG-DR Project Area A-2 Subsection A] Consideration to approve Change Order 5 for CDBG-DR Project Area A-2 Subsection A to CBC Construction in the amount of $152,215.39, covering drainage modifications at 29 residential driveways. [case CDBG-DR Area O-11] Consideration to approve Change Order 16 for CDBG-DR Area O-11 Infrastructure Improvements to Gulf Coast Utility Contractors (GCUC) in the amount of $132,082.60. [case PC26-036] Consideration of approval for award of Bid PC26-036 for the Chestnut Parking Lot Project – HS015 in the amount of $336,545.00 to C.W. Roberts Contracting, Inc., and approval of a 10% project budget contingency of $33,654.50. [case Task Order 23-039] Consideration to approve Mott MacDonald Amendment 1 to Task Order 23-039 for Community Development Block Grant Disaster Recovery Project Storm in the amount of $340,297.84. [4101 West 21st Street, Panama City, Florida] Consideration and approval of a Right-of-Way Use Agreement for the property located at 4101 West 21st Street, in Panama City, Florida for use of the adjacent Right-of-Way. [case SRF Area D-21] Consideration to approve Task Order Amendment No. 1 with Panhandle Engineering for Construction Engineering Inspection (CEI) Services for the SRF Area D-21 Improvements in the amount of $43,680.00. [case SRF] Consideration to approve Task Order Amendment 6 to Panhandle Engineering for SRF Lead Engineer Program Management Plan in the amount of $250,000.00. [1332 MLK Blvd. and 1346 N. Palo Alto Avenue] Consideration of Glenwood Redevelopment Initiatives, including proposed ground leases for City-Owned Properties at 1332 MLK Blvd. and 1346 N. Palo Alto Avenue and adoption of the SPARK Program. [Intersection of E. 6th Street and Harmon Avenue] Consideration of unsolicited offer and approval to sell 13 parcels at the intersection of E. 6th Street and Harmon Avenue to MRS Enterprises LLC in the amount of $350,000.00, for the purpose of developing both workforce and market rate housing. [Lake Huntington Clubhouse] Consideration to approve the Special Event Permit Application and waive all applicable Special Event and facility rental fees for the Halloween Haunted Horror in Memory of Donna Kinsella, to be held at the Lake Huntington Clubhouse from October 25 through November 1, 2026. [Panama City Parks; case Resolution No. 20260714.1] Consideration to approve Budget Amendment for Resolution No. 20260714.1 to accept donations from residents for the purchase and installation of bat houses throughout Panama City Parks. The total amount of donations as of June 29, 2026, of $7,605.09. [2015 W 23rd Court; case Ordinance 3306.1] First of two Public Hearings on Ordinance 3306.1, amending the Future Land Use Map to reflect a land use designation of General Commercial for a property located at 2015 W 23rd Court (Parcel ID 13230-030-000). [2015 W 23rd Court; case Ordinance 3306.2] First of two Public Hearings on Ordinance 3306.2, amending the Zoning Map to reflect a zoning designation of General Commercial-2, GC-2 for a property located at 2015 W 23rd Court (Parcel ID 13230-030-000). [East of 519 E 6th Street (Parcel ID #: 20220-000-000), north of E 6th Street and south of E 7th Street; east of Allen Avenue and west of Massalina Drive.; case Ordinance 3307] First of two public hearings on Ordinance 3307, to vacate and abandon an alleyway and platted easement directly east of the parcel addressed 519 E 6th Street (Parcel ID #: 20220-000-000), north of E 6th Street and south of E 7th Street; east of Allen Avenue and west of Massalina Drive. [case Ordinance 3308] First reading and public hearing on Ordinance 3308 to adopt an amended charter pending approval at the referendum election. [Sweetbay Community Development Districts; case Ordinance 3309] First reading and public hearing on Ordinance 3309 to amend legal boundaries of the Sweetbay Community Development Districts. [case Ordinance 3310, Resolution 20260714.2] Consideration to have a first reading of Ordinance 3310 and approval of Resolution 20260714.2 revising the Special Event Handbook including the Special Event Fee Schedule. [519 E 6th Street; case CPC-PLN-2026-1326] The City Commission of Panama City approved the vacation and abandonment of an alleyway and platted easements located directly east of 519 E 6th Street (Parcel ID: 20220-000-000). This action is intended to facilitate development by consolidating parcels under common ownership, aligning with the city's goals for interconnected, multi-modal, and walkable neighborhoods. The property is approximately 0.13 acres and is located within the Downtown North CRA and the Glenwood Neighborhood Planning Area. The decision was made after a public hearing and a recommendation of approval from the Planning Board. No public comments were recorded regarding this specific item. This document is a compilation of sections from the City of Panama City's Charter, detailing its governmental structure, powers, and administrative procedures. It outlines the roles and responsibilities of the City Commission, Mayor, City Manager, City Attorney, and City Comptroller. It also covers election procedures, financial management, and taxation powers. There are no specific development projects, addresses, or case numbers mentioned in this excerpt. The document focuses on the legal framework and operational guidelines of the city government. This document is a compilation of ordinances and charter sections for the City of Panama City, Florida. It details the structure of city government, including the city commission and mayor, their powers and duties, election procedures, and the roles of various city officers such as the city manager and city attorney. It also outlines procedures for enacting ordinances, managing city property, and providing public services. The document references numerous ordinances by number and adoption date, primarily from 1999 through 2005, and notes where certain charter sections have been superseded by state law or converted into city ordinances. Specific project details, such as addresses, sizes, zoning changes, applicants, or decisions on development projects, are not present in this text. The document focuses on the legal and administrative framework of the city government. This document is a section of the Panama City, Florida, Code of Ordinances, specifically Part I, Subpart A, Articles XII through XXI, detailing various aspects of the city's charter and related laws. It covers police and fire services, the roles of the City Clerk and Collector Comptroller, finance, taxation, bonds, public utilities, streets, public grounds, purchasing, contracts, and boards and commissions. Much of the text consists of editor's notes indicating that provisions have assumed ordinance status or have been superseded by state law. Key sections detail the duties of the City Clerk and Collector Comptroller regarding financial accounts, warrants, and contracts. Article XV outlines the city's power to tax businesses and occupations. Article XVII grants the city commission authority to acquire and operate public works and utilities, including supplying services outside city limits. Article XX establishes provisions for advisory boards and a mandatory charter review process. The latter part of the document includes a discussion of recommended amendments to the City Charter, focusing on governance structure, charter officers, finance, taxation, bonds, police and fire services, public utilities, and mandatory charter review. Specific recommendations include retaining a Comptroller, aligning city elections with state/national cycles, extending the Mayor's term, and adjusting procedures for filling commission vacancies. Public comment or stakeholder sentiment is not stated in this document. [501 Harrison Avenue, Panama City, Florida 32401; case Ordinance 3308 (proposed for charter amendment), Ordinance Nos. 3155 and 3236 (amended for CDDs)] This document details proposed amendments to the City of Panama City, Florida's Charter, presented as two options for a ballot question. Option 1 is a single question encompassing multiple revisions, while Option 2 breaks these down into three separate questions. The amendments cover changes to mayoral and commissioner terms and qualifications, alignment of municipal elections with state/federal elections, charter officer requirements, removal of public hearings for city manager removal, consolidation of city clerk duties with the city manager, appointment of police/fire service leads by the city manager, compliance with anti-discrimination laws, and periodic charter reviews. Additionally, the document includes an ordinance to amend the boundaries of Sweetbay Community Development Districts (CDDs) 1-6 and re-establish CDD 7, and to conform the boundaries of the associated Tax Increment Financing (TIF) District. The specific legal descriptions for the amended boundaries of SweetBay Residential CDDs 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, and 7, and SweetBay Commercial CDDs 1 and 2 are provided in exhibits. [501 Harrison Avenue, Panama City, FL 32401; case Ordinance 3310, Resolution No. 20260714.2] The City of Panama City is revising its Special Events Handbook and Fee Schedule. Key changes include reclassifying parades, renaming event tiers, adding a section for events during holidays with specific guidelines and holiday service rates, and requiring fee payments at least 30 days prior to an event. Special events are no longer prohibited on certain holidays at the City's discretion. The revisions aim to improve the permitting process, provide clearer guidance, and ensure efficient management of City resources. [2015 W 23rd Court; case CPC-PLN-2026-1237] This document details the process for obtaining a Special Event Permit in Panama City, Florida, outlining requirements, fees, and event tiers. It also includes a specific land use amendment and rezoning case. The land use amendment changes the designation from Residential to General Commercial for a property at 2015 W 23rd Court (Parcel ID 13230-030-000). The Planning Board recommended denial of this amendment, and staff concurred. The City Commission held public hearings on July 14, 2026, and July 28, 2026, to adopt the amendment. The amendment officially becomes effective 31 days after adoption, with potential delays if challenged. [2015 W 23rd Court; case Ordinance 3306.2] The City of Panama City Planning Board recommended denial of a small-scale land use amendment and rezoning request for a property at 2015 W 23rd Court. The applicant sought to change the zoning from Residential-1 (R-1) to General Commercial-2 (GC-2) to use the property as overflow space for an adjacent dental office. Staff analysis indicated that this change would encroach into an existing residential neighborhood, potentially generating negative impacts such as increased traffic, noise, and lighting, and would not align with the City's Comprehensive Plan goals of protecting residential neighborhoods and promoting orderly growth. The Planning Board unanimously recommended denial (4-0), and staff concurred. The City Commission was to conduct the first public hearing on Ordinance 3306.2. [case Task Order #23-039, Amendment 1] The City of Panama City is considering an amendment to Task Order #23-039 for 'Project Storm' with Mott MacDonald Florida, LLC. This amendment, valued at $340,297.84, updates the scope of work to include additional lift stations due to cost underruns and identified system needs. The compensation is based on previously approved unit rates. The project involves various types of stations (MED, SMALL, BYPASS, REPAIR, ELECTRIC ONLY) and includes civil design, electrical design, and inspection services. No sub-consultants will be used. [4101 West 21st Street] The City of Panama City is considering a Right-of-Way Use Agreement with PCF DEVELOPMENT, LLC for property at 4101 West 21st Street. The agreement allows the property owner to use a portion of the adjacent West 21st Street Right-of-Way for improvements (parking and a mail kiosk) that encroach into the ROW. The agreement is in perpetuity, requires the owner to maintain the improvements and indemnify the City, and can be terminated by the City for non-maintenance or competing public use. The City Engineer recommends approval. [St. Andrews, south of 15th Street, north of 14th Street, east of Drake Avenue, and west of Calhoun Avenue] Panhandle Engineering is to provide additional Construction Engineering Inspection (CEI) services for the SRF Area D-21 Improvements Project, which involves water and wastewater line replacement, pavement, curb, and Lift Station 21 upgrades. The project is located in St. Andrews, south of 15th Street, north of 14th Street, east of Drake Avenue, and west of Calhoun Avenue. The need for additional services stems from unforeseen construction issues extending the project duration by approximately three months. The total cost for these additional services is $43,680.00. [case PE Project #13104] Panhandle Engineering will receive an additional $250,000 for SRF Lead Engineer Program Management Plan services. This amendment brings the total for the SRF Lead Engineer Program Management Plan to $1,550,000. The scope includes assisting the City in developing standardized project execution methodologies for design, review, bidding, and construction administration. Previous task orders and amendments totaled $1,300,000. [W 20th Ct, W 21st St, Shephard St., and Peters Dr.; case CDBG-DR Project Area A -2 Subsection A] CBC Construction will receive a change order of $152,215.39 for the CDBG-DR Project Area A -2 Subsection A. This change order covers drainage modifications at 29 residential driveways located on W 20th Ct, W 21st St, Shephard St., and Peters Dr. The modifications are to improve stormwater management and provide safe access to primary entry points and mailboxes due to existing driveway elevation discrepancies. [CDBG-DR Area O-11; case CDBG-DR Area O-11] Gulf Coast Utility Contractors (GCUC) will receive a change order of $132,082.60 for CDBG-DR Area O-11 Infrastructure Improvements. This change order addresses subgrade failures and includes advanced site stabilization, dewatering, groundwater control, erosion and sediment control, and handling of contaminated effluent from a preexisting subsurface chemical plume. [Chestnut Parking Lot; case PC26-036] C.W. Roberts Contracting, Inc. is recommended for award of the Chestnut Parking Lot Project – HS015 for $336,545.00. The project includes pavement, signage, stormwater improvements, striping, and landscaping. An additional 10% contingency of $33,654.50 is also approved, bringing the total budgeted project cost to $370,199.50. This document contains technical specifications and general conditions for construction projects within the City of Panama City. It details requirements for contractors regarding explosives, sanitary provisions, payrolls, site cleanup, contract assignment, annulment, payment scopes, partial and final payments, record drawings, and mobilization. It also outlines specific technical specifications for trench safety, erosion control, maintenance of traffic, paving, concrete structures, pipe culverts, and performance turf. Key requirements include compliance with FDOT standards, obtaining permits, providing notice for road closures, and maintaining traffic. The document specifies payment schedules, retainage, and warranty periods. It also addresses the contractor's responsibility for site restoration, debris removal, and coordination with utility companies. The Trench Safety Act is incorporated, requiring specific safety measures for excavations exceeding five feet deep. Payment for stabilization is generally included in earthwork unless specified as a separate line item. The document emphasizes the contractor's responsibility for quality control, testing, and adherence to all applicable codes and standards. [Unincorporated Pasco County, Florida; case Ordinance No. (not specified)] Pasco County Board of County Commissioners has established a temporary moratorium on the submission and acceptance of applications for building permits, site plans, development orders, development agreements, special exception uses, conditional uses, rezonings, and comprehensive plan amendments related to Data Center Facilities within unincorporated Pasco County. The moratorium is for a duration of 12 months, or until repealed by the Board, whichever occurs first, and may be extended. This action is intended to allow the Board time to research, study, and determine appropriate regulations for Data Center Facilities and to amend the Comprehensive Plan and Land Development Code. The moratorium does not apply to server rooms and computer rooms incidental to a primary building use. Existing development agreements may be amended, or new ones adopted, to allow data centers that are not large load customers, provided specific conditions are met. [Panama City Parks (Bay Memorial Park, Sweetbay Wetlands Preserves, H.D. Mathis Park, Joe Moody Harris Park); case Resolution No. 20260714.1] City of Panama City is considering a budget amendment to accept donations totaling $7,605.09 for the purchase and installation of bat houses in city parks. Initial installations are planned for Bay Memorial Park, with subsequent installations at Sweetbay Wetlands Preserves, H.D. Mathis Park, and Joe Moody Harris Park. Additional parks will be explored. [Lake Huntington Clubhouse] City of Panama City is considering a Special Event Permit Application and a waiver of fees for the 'Halloween Haunted Horror in Memory of Donna Kinsella' event. The event is proposed to take place daily from October 25 through November 1, 2026, from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. (with extended hours on Oct 31) at and outside the Lake Huntington Clubhouse. The event will feature an outdoor Halloween display with a life-sized cemetery and props, and an indoor walk-through haunted house with electrical props and animatronics. The event is free to the community. Applicable Special Event fees total $420.00, and facility rental fees total $600.00. The organizer, Joseph Mandeville, has requested a waiver of these fees. No police services are required. [1332 MLK Blvd. and 1346 N. Palo Alto Avenue, Panama City, Florida] City of Panama City is considering redevelopment initiatives in the Glenwood CRA, 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. For 1332 MLK Blvd. (parcel #17364-000-000), a ground lease is proposed to JAJA Family Foods, LLC (Oh So Juicy Café) for $1.00 per year for two years. The concept is an 800-1,100 sq. ft. neighborhood café with a drive-thru. For 1346 N. Palo Alto Avenue (parcel #16807-000-000), Schwartz Gainer of Glenwood Home Builders has expressed interest in acquiring the parcel to construct a single-family residence for long-term rental. An outstanding balance of $5,361.10 remains due to the Housing Fund. The SPARK Program (Small-Business Property Activation Redevelopment Kickstart) is proposed as a framework for future disposition and redevelopment of City-owned properties within the Glenwood CRA, establishing standards for eligibility, applications, evaluation, timelines, deed restrictions, and incentives. [1346 Palo Alto Avenue North] Schwartz Gainer, representing Glenwood Home Builders, submitted a Letter of Intent to purchase 1346 Palo Alto Avenue North. The plan is to build a 3-bedroom, 2-bathroom home for long-term rental. Gainer has stamped plans and funding. He is willing to accept deed restrictions, including a clause for property reversion to the City if construction does not occur within 24 months, with his original purchase price returned. The proposed sale price is $20,000. [1332 MLK Blvd] James and Alesia Rhodes, owners of JAJA Family Foods, LLC (dba Oh So Juicy Cafe), expressed interest in developing a permanent location for their kid-centric dessert cafe. They are proposing to lease the property at 1332 MLK Blvd for $1 per year for two years. The cafe is envisioned as a family-friendly concept offering small bites, handcrafted beverages, and desserts, and will serve as a training site for 7-9 local teens. They are exploring two floor plans ranging from 800 to 1,100 sq. ft., both incorporating a drive-thru window. The Mayor suggested this property be leased for $1/year for three years to allow for temporary use of a food truck and time to find a stormwater solution. [Intersection of E. 6th Street and Harmon Avenue] An unsolicited offer was received from MRS Enterprises LLC to purchase thirteen (13) City-Owned parcels at the intersection of E. 6th Street and Harmon Avenue for $350,000. The parcels include eleven (11) residential lots along Harmon Ave (each approximately 3,600 SF) and two (2) parcels totaling 1.9± acres on E. 6th Street. The properties are zoned Downtown District (DTD) with a Future Land Use designation of General Commercial (GC). Appraisals range from $925,000 to $1,020,000. MRS Enterprises intends to develop the properties as a mixed-use residential project including workforce and market-rate housing and requests City cooperation for future entitlement processes. Staff recommends the Commission review the proposal and provide direction on further evaluation or negotiations. [E. 6th Street, Panama City, FL 32401; case GAG File No: 2025-0023 (for E. 6th St property); GAG File No: 2025-0024 (for Harmon Ave, Jenks Ave, Mercer Ave, Magnolia Ave properties)] This document is an appraisal report for vacant land. It details the highest and best use analysis, marketability commentary, and land value estimation for several parcels. The primary subject property is approximately 1.9 acres on E. 6th Street, Panama City, FL 32401, zoned DTD, with an estimated market value of $500,000 as of February 20, 2025. The report also analyzes four comparable land sales: 622 Harmon Avenue ($40,000, 3,572 SF), 1034 Jenks Avenue ($75,000, 6,970 SF), Mercer Avenue ($100,400, 7,500 SF), and 534 Magnolia Avenue ($270,000, 25,439 SF). The analysis indicates a limited demand and average supply for properties in the area, with stable but cautious economic conditions. The highest and best use for the subject property is considered mixed-use, with a residential use being most likely due to demand for affordable housing. [South of the intersection of E. 6th Street and Cone Avenue; case GAG File No: 2025-0023] This document is an appraisal report for a vacant site located south of the intersection of E. 6th Street and Cone Avenue in Panama City, Florida. The property consists of approximately 1.90 acres and has frontage on Massalina Bayou. The appraisal was commissioned by the City of Panama City for potential disposition purposes, with the property classified as surplus and slated for auction. The effective value date was February 20, 2025. The report details the property's physical characteristics, zoning (Downtown District - DTD), market conditions, and provides comparable land sales data to estimate market value. The highest and best use analysis suggests potential for an owner-occupied service-type structure. The estimated market value of the land is $500,000, with an estimated marketing time of 6-12 months. No public comment or stakeholder sentiment is recorded in this document. [6th Street & Harmon Avenue] MRS Enterprises LLC submitted an unsolicited proposal to acquire city-owned parcels at 6th Street & Harmon Avenue in Panama City, Florida, for $350,000. The proposal aims to develop a mixed-use residential community with single-family and multi-family workforce housing, conforming to the City's downtown development plan. The developer requests cooperation in the post-closing entitlement process, including support with zoning applications and variance requests. The proposal includes 13 specific parcel identification numbers. [17th Street and Hickory Avenue; case Resolution No. 20260714.3] A budget amendment resolution (Resolution No. 20260714.3) was approved to accept and expend $231,792.00 in reimbursement revenue from a contractor for damages incurred at 17th Street and Hickory Avenue. These funds will be allocated back to the specific division expense accounts within Public Works and Utilities that originally absorbed the repair costs. The budget amendment increases Utilities Fund Revenues and Appropriations, and General Fund Revenues and Appropriations. This document is a statistical report of Public Works activities for a given period, detailing metrics across various departments including Wastewater Treatment, Environmental Services, Engineering, Public Works Call Center, Streets & Drainage, and Environmental Compliance. It lists quantities of services performed, materials handled, and permits issued. Specific metrics include tons of garbage collected, miles of streets swept, number of building permit reviews, and cubic yards of concrete poured. No specific development projects, addresses, case numbers, or decisions are mentioned. The data appears to be aggregated operational statistics rather than a record of a specific civic action or development proposal.