By-Line: Shannon Martin, Palm Coast Government
Topics include amending and restating the Fair Housing Ordinance, approving the Affordable Housing Incentives Report, updating the Volunteer Firefighter Retirement System, and more.
The Palm Coast City Council meets regularly to discuss and vote on official City business. These meetings are open to the public, and Palm Coast residents are strongly encouraged to attend. An increase in public engagement helps to build a stronger sense of community, increase valuable discussions, and decrease division.
The agenda for the City Council Business Meeting on Tuesday, January 21, at 9 a.m. will be as follows:
Minutes
The following minutes of the City Council will be approved:
- January 7, 2025, Business Meeting
- January 14, 2025, Workshop Meeting
Ordinance Second Read
The following ordinance will be presented:
- The Fire Department will present an ordinance amending the Volunteer Firefighter Retirement System and Trust Fund to include a retirement plan for career and volunteer firefighters.
Ordinance First Read
The following ordinance will be presented:
- The Community Development Department will present an ordinance that amends and restates the City’s Fair Housing Ordinance to align with recent changes to federal compliance regulations.
Resolutions
The following resolution will be presented for consent:
- The Community Development Department will present a resolution approving the 2024 Affordable Housing Incentives Report, developed as part of the State Housing Initiatives Partnership (SHIP) Program.
- The Community Development Department will present a resolution to approve a property transfer agreement for a stormwater easement adjustment relating to 135 Palmwood Drive, where a stormwater ditch currently extends beyond its current boundary. The proposed solution involves transferring 10 feet of City-owned property at the rear of the lot to align with the ditch’s location.
- The Community Development Department will present a resolution approving the Final Plat for the Enclave at Seminole Palms and finalizing the subdivision process for this development.
- The Stormwater and Engineering Department will present a resolution approving expenses related to global treatment services under the current piggyback contract with Hernando County, Florida, and Ashphalt Paving Systems, Inc.
Consent
The following resolution will be presented:
- The City Administration will present a resolution approving an amendment to the Interlocal Subaward Agreement with Flagler County for utility infrastructure improvements under the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA).
- The City Administration will present a resolution approving easement agreements with TECO Partners, Inc., for Fire Station 22 and 26.
- The Stormwater and Engineering Department will present a resolution approving additional project expenses for the Blare and Colbert Conveyance Project. As part of the Stormwater Master Plan completed in 2019, Conveyance improvements have been recommended to improve surface water conveyance across Blare Drive and Colbert Land at three Crossings.
- The Stormwater and Engineering Department will present a resolution approving piggybacking the Broward College contract with Shenandoah Construction, LLC., for storm drain cleaning, repairs, and maintenance services on an as-needed basis.
- The Stormwater and Engineering Department will present a resolution approving master services agreements for stormwater and pipe inspection services with In Depth, Inc., Gulf Coast Underground, LLC, and EnviroWaste Services Group, Inc.
- The Utility Department will present a resolution approving a Master Services Agreement with RCM Utilities, LLC, for upgrades to Pump Stations 13-4 and 23-1. Staff recently inspected and evaluated the pump stations, and they were determined to require upgrades to their internal and external structural integrity.
- The I.T. Department will present a resolution approving piggybacking the Florida Department of Management Services (DMS) contract with Konica Minolta to purchase printing services and equipment. City staff will purchase items as needed using budgeted funds appropriated by City Council.
Public Comments will be opened at the beginning and end of the business meeting in accordance with Section 286.0114 Florida Statutes and pursuant to the City Council’s Meeting Policies and Procedures. Each speaker will approach the podium, provide his/her name, and may speak for up to 3 minutes.
Meetings of the Palm Coast City Council typically occur three times per month. A 6 p.m. business meeting on the first Tuesday of the month, a 9 a.m. workshop meeting on the second Tuesday of the month, and a 9 a.m. business meeting on the third Tuesday of the month. All meetings occur in the Community Wing at City Hall at 160 Lake Avenue in Palm Coast.
Business meetings and workshops are open to the public and are streamed live on the City’s YouTube channel. Meeting agendas for all public meetings are posted in advance of each meeting on the City’s website. All agendas can be viewed here.
If you wish to obtain more information regarding the City Council’s agenda, please contact the City Clerk’s Office at 386-986-3713. In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, persons needing assistance to participate in any of these proceedings should contact the City Clerk at 386-986-3713, at least 48 hours before the meeting.
