City Commission Meeting of May 12, 2026. packet 2026-05-12

City Commission Meetings · 2026-05-12 · packet

[1218 College Avenue and 2151 E 11th Street] The City Commission is considering the sale of vacant City properties located at 1218 College Avenue and 2151 E 11th Street. These properties, identified by parcel numbers 15805-000-000 and 15805-010-000 respectively, total approximately 37 acres. The agenda item is for consideration of the sale. [case 20260512.2] The City Commission is considering and approving a Task Order and Budget Amendment 20260512.2 for Kimley-Horn and Associates, Inc. to complete a Feasibility Study for a transfer station. The study is budgeted at $95,000.00. [case 20260428.3] The City Commission is considering the approval of a Task Order from Dewberry Engineers, teamed with Halff Associates, for engineering design services on 32 of the 287 FEMA Road segments (FEMA Roads Group A). A Budget Amendment Resolution 20260428.3 in the amount of $218,000.00 is also being considered for approval. The motion to approve passed 5-0. [case 20260428.5] The City Commission is considering the approval of additional construction administration services for the Martin Theater and associated Budget Amendment Resolution 20260428.5 to DAG Architects in the amount of $94,800.00. The motion to approve passed 5-0. [case 20260512.2] The City Commission is considering the approval of a Task Order and Budget Amendment 20260512.2 for Kimley-Horn and Associates, Inc. to complete a Feasibility Study for a transfer station in the amount of $95,000.00. [4620 Hwy 390 E and 4622 Hwy 390 E; case Ordinance 3300.1] The City Commission approved Ordinance 3300.1, an ordinance on the voluntary annexation of approximately 2.89 acres of property located at 4620 Hwy 390 E and 4622 Hwy 390 E (Parcel ID 05916-025-010 and 05916-010-000). The motion passed 5-0. [4620 Hwy 390 E and 4622 Hwy 390 E; case Ordinance 3300.2] The City Commission approved Ordinance 3300.2, an ordinance amending the Future Land Use Map of the City to reflect a land use designation of General Commercial for a property located at 4620 Hwy 390 E and 4622 Hwy 390 E (Parcel ID 05916-025-010 and 05916-010-000). The motion passed 5-0. [4620 Hwy 390 E and 4622 Hwy 390 E; case Ordinance 3300.3] The City Commission approved Ordinance 3300.3, an ordinance amending the Zoning Map of the City to reflect a zoning designation of General Commercial-2, GC-2 for a property located at 4620 Hwy 390 E and 4622 Hwy 390 E (Parcel ID 05916-025-010 and 05916-010-000). The motion passed 5-0. [2209 9th Street E; case Ordinance 3301] The City Commission approved Ordinance 3301, an ordinance amending the Zoning Map of the City to reflect a zoning designation of Neighborhood General, NG for a property located at 2209 9th Street E (Parcel ID 15915-010-000). The motion passed 5-0. [4620 and 4622 East Hwy 390] The City Commission approved the Proposed Development Agreement with Lindsey Crossing PC, LLC for a property located at 4620 and 4622 East Hwy 390 (Parcel ID 05916-025-010 and 05916-010-000). The motion passed 5-0. [Southeast of the intersection of Mound Avenue and W 21st Street, north of W 20th Court; case Ordinance 3302] The City Commission approved Ordinance 3302, an ordinance to vacate and abandon an alleyway and platted easements southeast of the intersection of Mound Avenue and W 21st Street, north of W 20th Court. The motion passed 5-0. [218 and 212 Bunkers Cove Road] The City Commission approved the Proposed Development Agreement with St. Andrew Bay Yacht Club for a property located at 218 and 212 Bunkers Cove Road (Parcel ID 20895-000-000 and 20894-000-000). Commissioner Hughes abstained from the vote. The motion passed 4-0 with one abstention. [case PC26-004, PC26-018] The City Commission approved the consent agenda, which included consideration to award bid PC26-004 Project Hometown Revitalization – PCMI to T K Vandy LLC for $369,095.14 and bid PC26-018 Project Hometown Revitalization – Captain’s Table to Southern Construction Services, LLC for $165,390.00. The motion passed 5-0. [East of John Pitts Road and north of Old Majette Tower Road] The City Commission approved the ratification of the final version of a Development Agreement between the City of Panama City and CBD Holdings, LLC for property located east of John Pitts Road and north of Old Majette Tower Road (Parcel Id: 03875-000-000). The motion passed 5-0. The City Commission is discussing and considering the disposition of Housing Department Properties. Commissioner Grainger motioned for staff to research multiple options for property disposition and discuss at the May 12, 2026 meeting. The motion passed 5-0. [City of Panama City Parks] The City Commission is discussing and considering the Adopt-a-Park Program to assist with the maintenance and beautification of City of Panama City Parks. The City Manager recommended the item return to the Commission at the May 12, 2026 meeting. [2723 Oak Hammock Dr.] Bobby Tyson Park, located at 2723 Oak Hammock Dr., is a 0.2-acre parcel dedicated as a park. Conveyance requires permission from Florida Housing, Inc. A Warranty Deed from Housing Florida, Inc. covers Lots 1-46 of the Plat of Oak Hammock Subdivision, Plat Book 15, Pg 86. [229 College Ave.] C.M Kidd Harris Park, located at 229 College Ave., is a 1.2-acre parcel designated for a community garden. A Warranty Deed dated April 20, 1934, contains a reversion clause requiring the land to be used as a public or municipal park and for no other purpose, with a reverter clause to the grantors and their heirs. The Plat of Holmes Addition to Millville does not show this parcel as a dedicated park. [near 2205 West Beach Dr.] Calhoun Kayak Park, located near 2205 West Beach Dr., is a 0.1-acre parcel with pocket-kayak access. The Recorded Plat dedicates this as a street. The Gwaltney Plat (Calhoun Street) marks the street end for Calhoun Ave. with a width of 66 feet. The cost associated with this parcel was $12,341.20. [4600 Collegiate Dr.] Carl Gray Park, located at 4600 Collegiate Dr., is a 6.3-acre community/waterfront park on North Bay with a boat launch. It was received from the Federal Government in the 1950s. A Warranty Deed (ORB 199 Pg 245, dated 09/14/1954) restricts its use for a park. A 1977 FDOT Quit Claim Deed contains a State of Florida reverter clause and restriction for use as a public park. The park was revitalized after Hurricane Michael through grants and FEMA funds, with the FEMA portion costing $2,033,346.69. [2526 Rollins Ave.] Chapman Park, formerly RL Turner Field, located at 2526 Rollins Ave., is a 5.8-acre neighborhood park. The County has a right of reversion if the City ceases to use the property as a park for six months, except for force majeure. The City is required to maintain signage per ORB 1677 Pg 905. The County received the parcel with a restriction to maintain it as a park. [Near 218 S Cove Lane] Cove Lane Park, located near 218 S Cove Lane, is a 0.6-acre neighborhood park. The parcel contains a right of first refusal/reverter clause if the City sells or does not use it as a public park. It is not a platted park and is labeled Block 83 on the Plat of Cove Terrace. It is a triangular shaped pocket park with playground equipment. [320 Kraft Ave.] Daffin Park Sports Complex, located at 320 Kraft Ave., is a 10.46-acre community park in Millville. A QC Deed received by COPC from Housing Authority restricts the parcel to use as a park. A Notice of Limitation of Use recorded on 12/11/2004 restricts use of the property as an outdoor recreation area in perpetuity. A HUD/PCR Project is currently working with $200,950.53 in funding. There is also $10,646.35 for Athletic Field Maintenance and $9,040.00 for a Batting Cage purchased by CRA. 103 trees were planted valued at $28,325.00 with an Eastside Reforestation Grant. [4201 W 23rd St.] Frank Nelson Soccer Complex, formerly West End Park, located at 4201 W 23rd St., is a 14-acre soccer park. The Plat of Drummond and Ware Add dedicates it as West End Park for public use. Laurel Street, absorbed into Frank Nelson Park, is also dedicated to the public. Block 5, Lots 1-18 are platted as lots and not part of the dedicated park. There was $23,150.00 for the initial dedication and $29,268.45 for Athletic Field Maintenance Contract. [810 Garden Club Dr.] Garden Club & Bay Memorial Walking Park, located at 810 Garden Club Dr., is a 22.6-acre community park. There are no Deed restrictions. Amenities include a Garden Club community building and a 1-mile rails to trails loop. A $56,250.00 Bay Memorial Reforestation Grant was completed with zero matching funds. There were also $250,000.00 for Garden Club/Park Renovations. [720 9th Ct E] Glenwood Community Center, located at 720 9th Ct E, is a 0.5-acre community center. A deed restriction limits the premises to public purposes with a reverter clause. [713 Bunkers Cove Rd.] Harry Edward Park, located at 713 Bunkers Cove Rd., is a 0.6-acre neighborhood park. The Plat of Cove Park Addition dedicates this park for public use and public ways. It is a triangular shaped pocket park on Bunkers Cove Road. [3315 Florida Ave.] Harvey Dee Mathis Park, located at 3315 Florida Ave., consists of two parcels totaling 7.1 acres. Parcel 1 has no known restrictions. Conveyance of Parcel 2 requires conveyance of any interest by the Mathis Family Land Trust and certain family members. Amenities include a walking park. [1309 Roosevelt Dr.] Henry A Davis Park, located at 1309 Roosevelt Dr., is a 1.8-acre neighborhood park with a playground. The Recorded Plat dedicates this parcel as a Park in the Lincoln Park Subdivision, Plat Book 2 Pg 45. This is a CRA Funded Project. [2708 West 19th St.] Hentz Park, located at 2708 West 19th St., is a 3.6-acre neighborhood park. The Recorded Plat dedicates this parcel as a Park in John G. Hentz, Jr.'s First Addition to St Andrew, Plat Book 8 Pg 99. Amenities include a playground, picnic tables, and a shelter. There was a $950,000.00 Hentz Park Stormwater Repetitive Loss Grant and a $42,635.64 Hentz Park Reforestation Grant. [9th St East] Joe Moody Harris Park, formerly North Millville Community Park, is a 31.2-acre community park. Land acquisition dates range from 09-20-1979 to 09-24-2003. Restrictions include Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF) limitations to outdoor recreational use. A Conservation Easement recorded on 11/24/2008 covers 18.73 wetland acres. The park received a $1,333,200.00 Redevelopment Grant with 50/50 matching funds, and will be planting trees with the Eastside PC Reforestation Grant. [1304 Lisenby Ave.] Ken R. Hammons Park, located at 1304 Lisenby Ave., is a 6-acre neighborhood park. There are no known Deed restrictions. It features a walking park with a small pond and paved parking. [205 Kraft Ave.] Kraft Field, located at 205 Kraft Ave., is a 2-acre field. There appear to be no restrictions on this property per Plat or Deed. It consists of lots 1-12 bounded by Peterson St, Commerce street, James avenue, and Kraft avenue. It was owned by International Paper Company and leased to the Bay Athletic Association until conveyed to COPC by WD in 1979. [3424 15th St.] Lake Huntington Park, located at 3424 15th St., is a 1-acre water access (bayou) park. The Deed Restriction states it was conveyed to the City for park, streets, canals, and other public purposes. There is no right of first refusal or reverter clause. It features public waterfront access and a Community Center Building on the east side of the bayou. [1116 Cherry St and 1132 Cherry St] Lannie Rowe Park includes two parcels: 1116 Cherry St (2.27 acres) and 1132 Cherry St (0.26 acres), totaling 2.6 acres for neighborhood use. The larger parcel is primarily wetlands. There appear to be no Deed Restrictions on the smaller parcel and no Plat restrictions for these parcels. Prior to Hurricane Michael, this park contained boardwalks and a gazebo. [near 2000 2nd St E/Maine Ave extension] Maine Street Kayak Launch Park, located near 2000 2nd St E/Maine Ave extension, is a 1-acre neighborhood/kayak launch park. There are no known Deed restrictions. These parcels are not platted as a Park or part of the ROW street. It is located in Millville on Watson Bayou and includes a separate 0.31-acre vacant waterfront parcel. [Oak Ave & Park Ave (main), 214, 218, 222 Harrison Ave (Gateway)] McKenzie Park and Gateway includes multiple parcels with a main park at Oak Ave & Park Ave and Gateway parcels at Harrison Ave. The main park, totaling 1.4 acres, was dedicated by the Plat of Panama City for public use as a park. The Panama City Downtown Improvement Board is anticipated to convey the Gateway parcels to the City of Panama City with no restrictions. Amenities include a gazebo, bathrooms, and a gateway fountain. [301 Maple Ave.] Millville/Watson Bayou Waterfront Park, located at 301 Maple Ave., is a 4-acre waterfront park. There are no known deed or plat restrictions. Amenities include a pier, kayak launch, and canoe dock. This park was updated with CRA funds and had 37 trees planted valued at $10,0175.00 from the Eastside PC Reforestation Grant. [1815 Moates Ave.] Moates Park, located at 1815 Moates Ave., is a 1.1-acre neighborhood park. There are no known Deed or Plat restrictions for this parcel. Amenities include a playground and sand volleyball court. [2020 17th St W] Oak Grove Field, located at 2020 17th St W, is a 4.9-acre field. There are no known Deed or Plat restrictions for this parcel. It is dedicated to educators Robert and Mary Cain and contains bleachers. [1900 11th St W] Oakland Terrace Park & Recreation Center, located at 1900 11th St W, is a 6.8-acre community center and recreational complex. County Deed Restrictions require it to provide park and related recreational opportunities to the public, prohibit alcoholic beverages, and be available as a public voting place at no cost. It features a playground, community center, tennis, basketball, and pickleball courts, and one ball field. A $15,000.00 donation from United Way is designated for ADA Compliant Playground Equipment to be installed in 2026. [Fortune Avenue] Oakland Terrace Ball Fields, located on Fortune Avenue, is a 10-acre parcel with four ball fields. There are no known Deed or plat restrictions. New Batting Cages valued at $17,182.00 are to be installed in 2025. This parcel was part of a larger 20-acre parcel conveyed to the City. [2715 10th St W] Oaks by the Bay Park, located at 2715 10th St W, is a 5-acre waterfront passive park. A FCT Grant Agreement restricts the park to passive outdoor recreation and requires FCT approval for conveyance. It features a gazebo and is used for weddings, festivals, and farmers markets. [530 Jenks Ave.] Panama City Skate Park, located at 530 Jenks Ave., comprises two parcels totaling 0.91 acres. The skatepark occupies 0.2 acres. A Special Warranty Deed With Reservation and Repurchase Options dated December 27, 1979, warrants further review regarding repurchase options and reservations. Snug Harbor Boat Ramp received ARPA funding of $2,796,135.74. [1500 2nd Ct E] Sudduth Park, located at 1500 2nd Ct E, is a 1.1-acre neighborhood ballfield. A Warranty Deed restricts use for a public park with an immediate right of re-entry by the Grantor for breach of restrictions. The park was revitalized by FEMA funds after Hurricane Michael, with FEMA costs of $1,121,821.77. A new batting cage donated in 2025 is valued at $9,040.00. [3800 19th St W] Sweetbay Wetlands Park, located at 3800 19th St W, is a 5.8-acre neighborhood park. A FCT Grant Agreement restricts the park to passive outdoor recreation and requires FCT approval for conveyance. This park contains wetlands. Easements for an outfall ditch, drainage, and Gulf Power Co. are recorded. [2629 10th St W] Truesdell Park Clubhouse, located at 2629 10th St W, is a 1.5-acre neighborhood/playground/clubhouse facility. A 1933 Deed restriction mandates use as a municipal park with a reverter clause if abandoned. A narrow strip of Lot 16 was conveyed separately in 1991 without a park use restriction. The park is being revitalized through CDBG-DR grant funds, with an estimated cost of $750,000. An FRDAP grant is being researched to fund the playground. [1322 Calabria Rd.] Venetian Sunset Park, located at 1322 Calabria Rd., is a 0.9-acre neighborhood park. This park is restricted by a Grant Award Agreement dated June 23, 1998, and cannot be conveyed or changed without the approval of FDEP/Florida Communities Trust. [12th St & Bayview Ave.] Villa Gateway Park is located at 12th St & Bayview Ave. and is a 0.2-acre Bay waterfront pocket park/12th Street end. The Plat of St Andrews Bay dedicates this as a street. It is the 12th St (fka Auburn Ave) right of way that ends at the Bay shoreline. [Bus 98 & Bay Ave.] Whittington Park, located at Bus 98 & Bay Ave., is a 1.2-acre neighborhood park. It is part of FDOT right of way under FDOT Use Permit #18706 executed 9/3/1987. This park received Millville CRA funds for improvements. Amenities include a Dolphin waterfountain and a Water Easement for a 4" water well. [Bay Avenue & 14th St.] Woods Ballfield, located at Bay Avenue & 14th St., is a 2.5-acre neighborhood ballfield. There are no Plat restrictions for this parcel, and no apparent restrictions in the Deed of Exchange. An easement to FPL is recorded. The City conveyed a parcel by WD recorded Nov 29, 1972, that requires further review to determine its effect on this parcel. The City of Panama City is developing a Land Disposition Policy for Affordable Housing to facilitate the development of affordable housing on City-owned properties. The policy outlines two potential approaches: selling parcels on the open market (Option 1) or requesting proposals from builders and providing property at zero cost or at cost to the Housing Department (Option 2). Option 2 involves builders constructing and selling affordable houses to eligible buyers within a year, with criteria including minimum specifications and builder experience. Proceeds from sales under Option 1 must be restricted for housing uses. The policy aims to increase affordable housing units, support the SHIP Program, prioritize households up to 120% AMI, promote infill development, ensure equitable access, encourage resilient construction, and foster partnerships with developers committed to long-term affordability. [1218 College Avenue and 2151 E 11th Street] The City of Panama City is considering the sale of two vacant City-owned parcels totaling approximately 37 acres. The parcels are located at 1218 College Avenue (7.35 acres) and 2151 E 11th Street (29.69 acres), both zoned Urban Residential 2. The properties were formerly leased by Coleman American Moving Services until November 2021. City Engineers have determined most of the land is developable. Staff and CBRE Real Estate recommend listing the properties for sale to achieve their highest value and best use. Offers will be brought back for commission approval at a later date. The sale is expected to generate General Fund Revenue to replenish reserves and supplement the FY27 budget. [Panama City, Florida; case Task Order No. 06, Resolution No. 20260512.2] The City of Panama City is initiating a feasibility study for a new Solid Waste (SW) Transfer Station. The current practice of transporting waste over 50 miles round trip to Steelfield Landfill is inefficient and costly. A transfer station could provide a more feasible solution, save money, increase efficiency for the Environmental Services Division, and offer a local dump location for citizens. The study, to be conducted by Kimley-Horn and Associates, Inc. for $95,000, will evaluate possible locations, rate impacts, and benefits to other municipalities and private haulers. The study will include limited property due diligence, cost analysis, fee structure and rate impact research, and project management. It is expected to take approximately four months to complete and will evaluate up to four properties. The City's Environmental Services Fund reserves will be used to fund the study. [1218 College Avenue; case PB 22-66] The City of Panama City is annexing approximately 7.35 acres of city-owned vacant land located at 1218 College Avenue. The property is currently classified as city vacant by Bay County. The annexation is for the purpose of utilizing City services. The Planning Board recommended approval unanimously on July 11, 2022, and the City Commission gave final approval on August 23, 2022. The land use will change from Bay County's Residential and General Commercial (Residential-2 and Plaza Commercial, C-2) to Panama City's Urban Residential (UR) and Urban Residential-2 (UR-2). The UR-2 zoning allows for high-density residential development and neighborhood commercial uses up to 20,000 square feet. The eastern portion of the property is in FEMA flood zones AE 27 and AE 28 and has jurisdictional wetlands. County water and sewer appear to be available. [1218 College Avenue; case PB 22-66] The City Commission approved Ordinance 3085.2, amending the Future Land Use Map to designate the property at 1218 College Avenue as Urban Residential. The change is from County Residential and County General Commercial to City Urban Residential. The Planning Board recommended approval on July 11, 2022, and the City Commission held first reading on August 9, 2022, with final reading and adoption on August 23, 2022. The amendment becomes effective 31 days after adoption. [2151 E 11th Street; case PB 22-67] The City Commission approved Ordinance 3086.1, amending the Future Land Use Map to designate the property at 2151 E 11th Street as Urban Residential. The change is from City Public Institutional to City Urban Residential. The Planning Board recommended approval on July 11, 2022, and the City Commission held first reading on August 9, 2022, with final reading and adoption on August 23, 2022. The amendment becomes effective 31 days after adoption. The City Commission is considering approving Federal Change Order No. 3 for the Martin Theatre project, totaling $1,187,519.06, which includes a non-federal deduction of ($1,252,496.00) and a federal increase of $2,440,015.06. The total contract amount will increase to $34,851,102.62. The non-Federal cost share will decrease to $1,133,238.17. The change order covers moving allowance items, overage costs, and additional items for lighting, the Tennessee & Ritz building, elevator, orchestra pit, structural steel, and electrical. This document is a statistical report of departmental activities for the fiscal year to date (FYTD) ending March 2026, covering October 2025 to March 2026. It details metrics for Development Services, Human Resources, Logistics, Parks Culture & Recreation, Police, and Public Works. Specific metrics include Development Orders Approved (90 FYTD), Planning Fees Collected ($24,175 Mar., $90,845 FYTD), Permits Issued (246 Mar., 1218 FYTD), Permit Fees Collected ($154,412 Mar., $418,548 FYTD), Work Orders initiated/completed (62/38 Mar., 375/381 FYTD), Projects (3 Mar., 26 FYTD) within Facility Maintenance & Projects, Water repairs (166 Mar., 804 FYTD), Sewer repairs (156 Mar., 583 FYTD), Garbage Collected (1,454 tons Mar., 8,135 tons FYTD), Street Sweeping Miles Swept (93 Mar., 524 FYTD), Asphalt installed (109 tons Mar., 466 tons FYTD), Potholes repaired (28 Mar., 82 FYTD), and Utility Cuts repaired (31 Mar., 172 FYTD).