Agenda
City Commission Regular Meeting · 2026-04-21 · agenda
[204 ASH STREET, Fernandina Beach, FL 32034 (City Hall); case Project #25075 (Downtown Circulation and Traffic Study); Resolution 2026-57; Resolution 2026-58; Resolution 2026-59; Resolution 2026-60; Resolution 2026-61; Ordinance 2026-06; Ordinance 2025-14; Ordinance 2025-11] This is an agenda for the Fernandina Beach City Commission regular meeting on April 21, 2026. It includes presentations on the Main Street program, a columbarium design update, financial summaries, and a Beach Parks Harmonization Plan update. The consent agenda includes authorization to prosecute Ethan Little for unsanitary conditions and animal neglect, a budget transfer for the Downtown Circulation and Traffic Study (Project #25075), designation of twelve Protected Heritage Trees at various private and public locations, and approval of a voluntary annexation for a 0.23-acre parcel at Block J, Lot 4, Palm Drive. Resolutions include approving a Memorandum of Understanding to amend the agreement with the Organized Firefighters of Fernandina Beach Local Union No. 2836, with an estimated fiscal impact of $75,000 in additional overtime costs for FY 2027. An ordinance on second reading proposes amending the Master Fee Schedule for various city departments. A discussion item concerns a ballot question for the 2026 General Election regarding paid parking. Public comment procedures are outlined.
Agenda items
- 1. 409 N. 4th Street – totaling 84” (nominated by Paul Reed) Private
- Site Prep, Grading & Hardscape
- General Contractor
- Concrete & Masonry
- Electrical
- HVAC & Climate Control
- Painting & Flooring
- Plumbing
- Roofing
- Building & Industrial Supply
- Real Estate Development
- Engineering & Architecture
- 1. ENTIRE AGREEMENT - The terms, specifications and drawings included in this order when duly executed constitute the entire agreement between the parties, unless otherwise stated on the
- 1. Fire Beach Rangers is combined with Fire Ocean Rescue for FY 2026.
- Government Authority
- 1. Lump Sum Method – Wherein the City of Fernandina Beach shall pay
- General Contractor
- Engineering & Architecture
- Business Consulting
- 1. Review of Other Studies 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 $0
- 1. Review of Other Studies 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 $0
- 1. Review of Other Studies 0 0 2 3 2 9 0 1 5 0 22 $3,186
- Engineering & Architecture
- Business Consulting
- Government Authority
- 1. This is an action pertaining to the removal of a neglected and mistreated
- 1. Traffic Counts Identification and Coordination 0 0 0 0 0 0 10 0 10 $2,172
- Engineering & Architecture
- Building & Industrial Supply
- 1. Traffic Counts Identification and Coordination 0 0 0 0 0 0 10 0 10 $2,172
- Engineering & Architecture
- Site Prep, Grading & Hardscape
- Building & Industrial Supply
- Waste Management
- Government Authority
- 1. Traffic Counts Identification and Coordination 0 0 4 8 0 0 16 0 28 $1,951
- Engineering & Architecture
- Business Consulting
- Government Authority
- 1. Traffic Counts Identification and Coordination 0 0 4 8 0 0 16 0 28 $1,951
- Engineering & Architecture
- Business Consulting
- Government Authority
- 10. Egans Creek Park Parking Lot – totaling 47” (nominated by COFB) Public
- Site Prep, Grading & Hardscape
- Concrete & Masonry
- General Contractor
- Building & Industrial Supply
- 10. INSTALLATION - If this order required the services of experts or employees on City's premises, such experts or employees shall not thereby be deemed to by the agents or employees of City.
- 10. On or about March 10, 2026 Officer Hare checked t he traps placed in the
- 11. Egans Creek Park Parking Lot – totaling 45” (nominated by COFB) Public
- Site Prep, Grading & Hardscape
- Concrete & Masonry
- General Contractor
- Building & Industrial Supply
- Engineering & Architecture
- 11. NON-DISCLOSURE - Without prior written consent of the City in each instance, Contractor/Vendor/Seller shall not reveal to a third party the details, characteristics or any information on
- 11. On or about March 12, 2026, Animal Control Officers Hall and Hare, along
- 12. ASSIGNMENT - Contractor/Vendor/Seller shall not assign this order or any part thereof without written consent of the City. Such consent will not relieve Contractor/Vendor/Seller from its
- 12. Egans Creek Park Parking Lot – totaling 49” (nominated by COFB) Public; and
- Utilities (Sub)
- General Contractor
- Site Prep, Grading & Hardscape
- Building & Industrial Supply
- Real Estate Development
- Engineering & Architecture
- Legal Services
- 12. On or about March 12, 2026, during that visit, eleven (11) living cats and one
- 13. CHANGES - City reserves right to change specifications and delivery dates. Any resultant contract differences shall be equitably adjusted in writing.
- 13. On or about March 12, 2026, a total of fifteen (15) cats were impounded at that
- 14. OCCUPATION SAFETY AND HEALTH ACT - Contractor/Vendor/Seller certifies that all material, equipment, etc. supplied under terms of the Purchase Order meets all O.S.H.A. requirements.
- Legal Services
- 14. On or about April 1, 2026, Officer Hare attempted to serve a Notice of O rder
- 15. INDEMNIFICATION -The parties recognize that Contractor/Vendor/Seller is an independent contractor. Contractor/Vendor/Seller agrees to assume liability for and indemnify, hold harmless, and
- Legal Services
- 15. On or about April 1, 2026, l ater that same day, Officer Hare returned and
- 16. INSURANCE INSURANCE If required by the City, Contractor/Vendor/Seller shall procure and maintain worker’s compensation insurance and commercial general liability insurance satisfactory
- Commercial & Business Insurance
- General Contractor
- Construction (Other)
- 16. On or about April 2, 2026, Defendant contacted Animal Control, and Officer
- 17. At that time, Defendant presented four (4) adult cats and three (3) newborn
- 17. PURCHASE ORDER NUMBER - Purchase Order Number must appear on all packages, packing slips, invoices and all correspondence relating to the Order. City will not be responsible for
- 18. INVOICING - Invoice(s) must be submitted in duplicate to billing address indicated on face of Purchase Order. Invoice must state Purchase Order Number, unit price(s), extension(s), total, and
- 18. On or about April 9, 2026, Animal Control Officer s Hall, Hare and Animal
- 19. On or about April 9, 2026, Defendant agreed to surrender all remaining cats
- 19. PRICES - Prices are F.O.B. destination unless otherwise specified and agreed to by the City.
- 2. 645 Ferdinand Court – totaling 49” (nominated by Sue Jones) Private
- General Contractor
- Site Prep, Grading & Hardscape
- Building & Industrial Supply
- Engineering & Architecture
- Real Estate Development
- 2. DELIVERIES - In the event of failure to deliver material of the quality or within the time specified, City may cancel the order and buy elsewhere. Failure of City to exercise this option with respect
- 2. Data Collection and Reviews 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 $0
- 2. Data Collection and Reviews 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 $0
- 2. Data Collection and Reviews 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 $0
- 2. Data Collection and Reviews 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 $0
- 2. Data Collection and Reviews 0 0 2 2 2 5 0 1 2 0 14 $2,034
- Legal Services
- Engineering & Architecture
- Business Consulting
- Office & Business Support Services
- 2. Data Collection and Reviews 0 0 2 5 2 5 0 3 2 0 19 $2,589
- Engineering & Architecture
- Business Consulting
- Legal Services
- Government Authority
- 2. The C ounty Court has subject matter jurisdiction as the events pursuant to
- 2. Traffic Counts Data Collection * 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 $0
- Site Prep, Grading & Hardscape
- Concrete & Masonry
- Electrical
- Plumbing
- HVAC & Climate Control
- Painting & Flooring
- General Contractor
- Building & Industrial Supply
- Engineering & Architecture
- Real Estate Development
- 2. Traffic Counts Data Collection * 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 $0
- Engineering & Architecture
- Business Consulting
- IT Services & Cybersecurity
- Professional Services (Other)
- 2. Traffic Counts Data Collection * 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 $0
- Engineering & Architecture
- Business Consulting
- Landscaping & Lawn Service
- Site Prep, Grading & Hardscape
- Building & Industrial Supply
- 2. Traffic Counts Data Collection * 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 $0
- Engineering & Architecture
- Business Consulting
- Office & Business Support Services
- 20. On or about April 9, 2026, Defendant allowed the Animal Control Officers to
- 20. PAYMENT - Payment due hereunder shall be made by the City to Contractor/Vendor/Seller in accordance with the Florida Local Government Prompt Payment Act.
- 21. DISCOUNTS - Delay in receiving an invoice, invoicing for materials shipped ahead of specified schedule, or invoices rendered with errors or omissions will be considered just cause for City to
- 21. To date, a total of twenty- one (21) cats have been surrendered or impounded
- 22. ACCEPTANCE - ENTIRE AGREEMENT - Acceptance of this Purchase Order will be unqualified, unconditional, and subject to and expressly limited by the Terms and Conditions hereon. City
- 22. City of Fernandina Beach Animal Control currently maintains custody of the
- 23. The conditions observed, including lack of water, unsanitary environment,
- 23. VARIATION IN QUANTITY - City assumes no liability for material produced, processed or shipped in excess of the amount specified herein.
- 24. SEVERABILITY - If any section, subsection, sentence, clause, phrase, or portion of this contract is for any reason held invalid or unconstitutional by any court of competent jurisdiction, such
- 24. Section 828.073(2), Florida Statutes, authorizes a court to determine whether
- 25. CAPTIONS - Captions have been provided for the benefit of the parties, and for reference only, and are not deemed to be a part of the agreement created.
- 25. It is in the best interest of the animal “Power,” and any dependent offspring,
- 26. MATERIAL SAFETY DATA - In accordance with Florida Statutes, Chapter 442, it is the Contractor/Vendor/Seller's duty to advise if a product is a toxic substance and to provide a Material Safety
- 26. Section 828.073(4), Florida Statutes, provides that the owner of an animal
- 27. PERMITS - Contractor/Vendor/Seller is responsible for obtaining any permits necessary to complete the work covered by this order, at its own expense, prior to starting any work under this
- 27. Plaintiff has incurred and continues to incur costs associated with the seizure,
- 28. Defendant is responsible for reimbursement of all such costs incurred by
- 28. PUBLIC RECORDS LAW REQUIREMENTS - Pursuant to Section 119.0701, Florida Statutes, Contractor/Vendor performing services for City shall: (a) keep and maintain all public records as
- Engineering & Architecture
- Business Consulting
- Legal Services
- 29. Plaintiff incorporates and relies upon the following exhibits:
- 3. 904 Calhoun Street – totaling 68” (nominated by Joanne Finelli) Private
- Site Prep, Grading & Hardscape
- General Contractor
- Concrete & Masonry
- Carpentry & Cabinetry
- Electrical
- Plumbing
- HVAC & Climate Control
- Roofing
- Painting & Flooring
- Building & Industrial Supply
- Real Estate Development
- Engineering & Architecture
- 3. Data Analysis/Evaluation 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 $0
- Engineering & Architecture
- Business Consulting
- Site Prep, Grading & Hardscape
- General Contractor
- Building & Industrial Supply
- 3. Data Analysis/Evaluation 0 0 10 19 11 24 0 6 33 0 103 $16,139
- 3. Data Analysis/Evaluation 0 0 4 4 5 28 0 3 17 0 61 $8,878
- 3. Data Analysis/Evaluation 0 0 8 10 4 30 0 3 25 0 80 $12,092
- 3. Data Analysis/Evaluation 0 4 0 0 0 0 15 0 0 12 31 $5,009
- Engineering & Architecture
- Business Consulting
- Office & Business Support Services
- 3. Data Analysis/Evaluation 0 4 0 0 0 0 15 0 0 12 31 $5,009
- Engineering & Architecture
- Business Consulting
- 3. INSPECTIONS - Materials shall be received subject to City's right to inspect and test all materials at destination before acceptance. Contractor/Vendor/Seller shall pay transportation costs and the
- 3. Plaintiff, City of Fernandina Beach , is a municipal corporation authorized to
- 4. 1717 Broome Street – totaling 50” (nominated by James Allen Hill) Private
- General Contractor
- Site Prep, Grading & Hardscape
- Concrete & Masonry
- Electrical
- Plumbing
- HVAC & Climate Control
- Roofing
- Painting & Flooring
- Building & Industrial Supply
- Real Estate Development
- Engineering & Architecture
- 4. ACCEPTANCE - Payment for the goods or services covered by this order shall not constitute acceptance thereof. Shipment of any part of this order or start of work, if providing services, without
- 4. Defendant, Mr. Ethan Little resides at 704 N. 15th Street, within the City limits
- 4. Documentation 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 $0
- Engineering & Architecture
- Business Consulting
- Accounting & Tax
- 4. Documentation 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 $0
- Engineering & Architecture
- Business Consulting
- Accounting & Tax
- Landscaping & Lawn Service
- Building & Industrial Supply
- Real Estate Development
- Site Prep, Grading & Hardscape
- General Contractor
- 4. Documentation 0 0 4 6 4 5 0 5 2 0 26 $3,668
- Engineering & Architecture
- Business Consulting
- Accounting & Tax
- 4. PRESENTATIONS
- General Contractor
- Concrete & Masonry
- Landscaping & Lawn Service
- Engineering & Architecture
- 4. PRESENTATIONS
- Site Prep, Grading & Hardscape
- Utilities (Sub)
- Concrete & Masonry
- Electrical
- HVAC & Climate Control
- Plumbing
- Painting & Flooring
- Roofing
- Drywall & Insulation
- Carpentry & Cabinetry
- Windows, Doors & Glass
- General Contractor
- Building & Industrial Supply
- Real Estate Development
- Engineering & Architecture
- 5. 2500 Atlantic Avenue – totaling 54” (nominated by COFB) Public
- Engineering & Architecture
- Site Prep, Grading & Hardscape
- General Contractor
- Building & Industrial Supply
- 5. CONTINGENCIES - Neither party shall be liable for delays or defaults due to acts of God, government authority or public enemy, war, fires, floods, epidemics, strikes, labor troubles, freight
- 5. Impact of Other Studies and Walkability 0 0 6 10 8 30 0 2 16 0 72 $10,456
- 5. Impact of Other Studies and Walkability 0 4 0 0 0 0 8 0 0 10 22 $2,754
- 5. On or about March 9, 2026, City of Fernandina Beach Animal Control Officer
- 6. 6 Ilan Circle – totaling 49” (nominated by COFB) ROW
- Site Prep, Grading & Hardscape
- General Contractor
- Engineering & Architecture
- Real Estate Development
- 6. CONSENT AGENDA
- Engineering & Architecture
- Business Consulting
- Office & Business Support Services
- 6. CONSENT AGENDA
- Utilities (Sub)
- General Contractor
- Building & Industrial Supply
- 6. Documentation 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 $0
- Engineering & Architecture
- Business Consulting
- Site Prep, Grading & Hardscape
- Concrete & Masonry
- Electrical
- HVAC & Climate Control
- Painting & Flooring
- Plumbing
- Roofing
- General Contractor
- Building & Industrial Supply
- Real Estate Development
- Landscaping & Lawn Service
- 6. Documentation 0 0 4 2 4 5 0 2 2 0 19 $2,895
- Engineering & Architecture
- Business Consulting
- Landscaping & Lawn Service
- Building & Industrial Supply
- 6. GOVERNMENT REGULATIONS - Contractor/Vendor/Seller warrants that all applicable laws and regulations of government authority, covering the production, sale and delivery of the materials
- 6. Governing Law: The laws of the State of Florida shall govern the interpretation, validity and
- 6. On or about March 9, 2026, during that visit, Defendant agreed to surrender all
- 7. 19 N. Wolff Street – totaling 45” (nominated by COFB) ROW
- Legal Services
- Engineering & Architecture
- Title & Settlement Services
- Site Prep, Grading & Hardscape
- Building & Industrial Supply
- 7. On March 10, 2026, Animal Control Officer Reagan Hare (“Officer Hare”)
- 7. RESOLUTIONS
- Legal Services
- Office & Business Support Services
- 7. RESOLUTIONS
- Legal Services
- Government Authority
- 7. TAXES The City is exempt from Federal Taxes on transportation charges and any Federal Excise Tax. If you prepay transportation charges, do not pay tax as the county or city will not reimburse
- 8. 134 N. 13th Street – totaling 41” (nominated by COFB) ROW
- Engineering & Architecture
- Legal Services
- Title & Settlement Services
- Site Prep, Grading & Hardscape
- 8. ORDINANCE - SECOND READING
- Government Authority
- Utilities (Sub)
- Site Prep, Grading & Hardscape
- Building & Industrial Supply
- Engineering & Architecture
- Legal Services
- 8. ORDINANCE - SECOND READING
- Government Authority
- Utilities (Sub)
- Site Prep, Grading & Hardscape
- Engineering & Architecture
- Legal Services
- 8. On or about March 10, 2026, w hile disposing of gloves in an exterior trash
- 8. WARRANTIES - In addition to all warranties, established by statute or common law, or set forth elsewhere in this order, Contractor/Vendor/Seller expressly warrants that all material or services
- 9. 720 S. 7th Street – totaling 50” (nominated by COFB) ROW
- Site Prep, Grading & Hardscape
- General Contractor
- Building & Industrial Supply
- Engineering & Architecture
- 9. DISCUSSION
- 9. DISCUSSION
- Legal Services
- Business Consulting
- Government Authority
- 9. On or about March 10, 2026, Officer Hare returned again to recheck the traps.
- 9. PATENTS - Contractor/Vendor/Seller shall protect and indemnify City against all claims, judgments and expenses arising from infringement or alleged infringement of any third party's patent,
- A. Fees
- A. Find that the animal known as “Power” and any dependent offspring were
- B. Award permanent custody of “Power,” and any dependent offspring, to City of
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- D. Retain jurisdiction to determine the amount of such costs if necessary; and
- E. Grant such other relief as the Court deems just and proper.
- Engineering & Architecture
- Business Consulting
- Government Authority
- L. ChurchStreet
- Engineering & Architecture
- Business Consulting
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- Site Prep, Grading & Hardscape
- General Contractor
- Concrete & Masonry
- Painting & Flooring
- Plumbing
- Electrical
- HVAC & Climate Control
- Lighting & Low-Voltage Systems
- Building & Industrial Supply
- Real Estate Development
- Engineering & Architecture
- Landscaping & Lawn Service
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- Engineering & Architecture
- Business Consulting
- Landscaping & Lawn Service
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