PUBLICHEARING AND REGULAR MEETING APALACHICOLA CITY COMMISSION TUESDAY, MAY7,2024- -4:00PM FORMER APALACHICOLA MONICIPALLIBRARY 74 6TH; STREET, APALACHICOLA, FLORIDA 32320  AMENDED AGENDA  You are welcome to comment on any matter under consideration by the Apalachicola City Commission when recognized to do sO by the Mayor. Once recognized please rise to the podium, state your name for the record and adhere to the three-minute time limit for public comment. Comments may also be sent by email to the City  Manager or to Commissioners.  Call to Order Invocation Pledge of Allegiance  I. Agenda Adoption  II. Presentation: Chestnut Cemetery, Caty Greene IV. Presentation: Chestnut Cemetery, Torben Madsen  V. PUBLIC HEARING: Ordinance 2024-01 Susines/Occupation License Tax  VI. Public Comment VII. New Business  1. HCA Building DHR Grant 2. Lafayette Park Milkweed Planting  VIII. Unfinished Business  1.2 2nd Reading & Adoption Decision: Ordinance 2024-01 Business/Occupation License Tax  2. Resolution for Previously Approved SRLFLoan for LSL Inventory  3. FCREC Lease for Space 4. Rules of Procedure 5. Appointment to P&Z Board 6. Cemetery Use for Events 7. *Reading: Access Ordinance 2024-02    IX. Mayor and Commissioner Comments  X. City Manager Commmnications-1 ReportAttached XI. Finance Director Commumications - Report Attached  XII. Attorney Communications XIII. Consent Agenda  Commission Meeting Minutes Adoption: April 2nd Regular meeting Minutes  Adoption ofl Planning & Zoning Minutes: March 11, 2024  XIV. Department Reports-I Included in Agenda Packet  Adjournment  Any person who desires to appeal any decision at this meeting will need a record oft thej proceeding and for this purpose, may need to ensure that a verbatim record of the proceeding is made which includes testimony and evidence upon which the appeal is based. Persons with disabilities needing assistance to participate in any of these proceedings should contact the City Clerk's Office 481 hours in advance oft the meeting.    APALACHICOLA CITY COMMISSION REQUEST FOR BOARD. ACTION Meeting Date:  SUBJECT: Ceueteny Gract Updake & Tiee esaluatou  AGENDA INFORMATION: Item Number: Department:  Agenda Location: Chosnwt bheat Ceuatony  N/*  Presenter: Caly Gveene, AAHS aistrior  BRIEF SUMMARY: upêle bw Shle Bat fov leslotazon w  he CosNut Shyaet Casotorg  RECOMMENDED MOTION AND REQUESTED ACTIONS:  FUNDING SOURCE:  Dept  Skk, Dwzsiow  boloreal esoureas  ATTACHMENTS:  Preoiod at pnl Malug (oak Kesabuat)  STAFF'S COMMENTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS:    March 21, 2024  TREES REMOVED, AND REMAININGAT CHESTNUTSTREETREETCEMETERY  Description  Number 163  Trees existing at time of2016 certified arborist's evaluation (inside perimeter cemetery fence, not including 11 palms outside fence in highway right ofway) Trees lost/removed sometime after certified arborist's 20161 report (assumed to be  storm damage, including Hurricane Michael in 2018)  laurel oak and' "oak"-5  cedar -6 live oak -3  -14 -12  Sabal palms removed by City at AAHS's request because apparently infected with lethal bronzing disease (including two that have not yet been removed) Trees removed by City contractor at Apalachicola Area Historical Society's (AAHS's) request (to implement certified arborist's recommendations; not including seven sabal palms apparently infected with lethal bronzing disease (so  as to not double count these trees))  August 2022 March 2023 laurel oaks and "oak" -6  laurel oak -1 live oak -4 cedar -1  -5 -7  Trees to be removed by AAHS under State historic preservation grant (to  implement certified arborist's recommendations)  April 2024  laurel oak -3 cedar -4 live oak -4 Chapman oak -1 magnolia -1  -13 +10 122 +X Tobe determined  Trees planted by AAHS member M. Curenton in 2019, 2020, and 2021  Trees remaining after removals in April2024  Trees to be planted by AAHS - planting plan to be developed    wus S 3 2I  oom  aI  - 0  a    6I  8I  8  DBI  Db  3  4    a  a a  a  a  N    V  3 un  Ol  a  001  E3 B 3 ol  00    uob    3CESS  T' 'ejooyoejedy 'ejeweg 1S jnujseyo kequeppoy uewiny Jokenns Aq KiojueAul 0011.  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Groundcover: management recommendations, including horticultural and wildlife Fori item one (Overall risk analysis of existing trees located within the cemetery) we took an inventory oft trees (see attached inventory) in the cemetery and rated them for health and structure as shown in the charts below. Then we noted potential targets such as fences and monuments as shown in the charts below. These three observations then were used to draw conclusions to give us an overall risk rating of low, medium, high or extreme. Finally, we listed recommendations to improve health, structure and potentially reduce risk to monuments and other targets of value in the cemetery fromi the trees.  and/or removal ofh high risk trees. appropriate historical species.) enhancements.  Health 1= Very Poor 2=] Poor 3=1 Fair 4=Fairly Good 5= Good  Likelihood of Structural Failure Target  A=I Improbable B = Possible C=1 Probable D = Imminent Danger  A=F People B= Fence C=Monument O=Utility  Page 2    Thei inventory went well and all trees were surveyed. Before we get to that part of the report it would be good toi review treel history and the physical aspects of the land and tie The main soil types found in Chestnut Cemetery is Resota fine sand. On lower slopes on the southwest side oft the cemetery Mandrin fine sand is found. See attached soil map and key. Resota fine sand has slopes of0-5%, is moderately well drained and has very rapid permeability. Native vegetation typically consists of sand pine (Pimus clausa), slash pine (Pinus elliotti), longleaf pine (Pinus palustris), sand live oak (Quercus geminate), and turkey oak (Quercus laevis) with an understory of native shrubs, saw palmetto (Serenoa repens), rosemary (Ceratiola ericoides) and wiregrass (Aristida stricta). The Mandrin fine sand is somewhat poorly drained, has low fertility and is found in flatwoods. When wildfires were present, this forest went through a series oft back and forth between communities dominated by pines or hardwoods. Is suspect that in earlier times of this graveyard's existence, before air photos, that slash pines were a dominate species and that sand live oaks, laurel oaks (Quercus hemisphaerica) and southern red cedar (Juniperus virginiana var. virginiana) were present in the understory. More recently, as the pines have mostly died off, the oaks and cedar became dominate int the canopy. At some point, cabbage palms (Sable palmetto) were planted. Red cedar's abundance in the cemetery also leads to the high probability of many being planted or favored when naturally regenerating. Management oft the understory has been primarily mowing and foot traffic as fire has been suppressed. This has created al lack of tree reproduction for many decades. Overtime, age, lightning and other abiotic factors have taken out some trees to create openings that are no longer filled with new trees. The soils are sandy and have low fertility. This combined with low mowing heights and foot traffic has created a combination of pulverized mulch, poor grass cover and areas with no vegetation and only bare sand (see pictures below). This leads to compacted soils which are aj poor root zone environment forall plants. Continuing this current management methods will eventually create an area of no trees and mostly bare sand. Above ground tree management  that into what we: found in the survey.  (pruning) was also largely absent.  Page 3    To avoid these conclusions and instead have a landscape that protects the historical landscape, enhances aesthetics and reduces the risk to monuments and the public, we Remove all trees recommended for removal, prioritizing the trees determined to have an extreme risk. These tree removals should be followed quickly by removing those trees Next, aj pruning program should begin for those trees that pruning was recommended. This program should be completed by an International Society of Arboriculture (ISA) certified arborist. Again, prioritizing those trees determined to have al high risk followed by medium and lower risk trees. Besides reducing the risk to the listed targets, pruning can be done tol help shape the structure oft the tree to avoid future structural problems. It isi important to notel here that improper pruning by uninformed people can increase the risk of structural failures and lead tol liability for those doing the pruning. Tree number 37 is al live oak that leans out of the cemetery, overa road and into the: space of the Chapman House. For this tree, we did a more in depth evaluation. Attached is our completed "ISA Basic Tree Risk Assessment Form." Our determination for the tree's risk rating is high. Mitigations options as stated are "Avoid future injury to roots and trunk. Structural enhancement to reduce risk. Regular inspections and appropriate pruning, etc." What this means is that vehicles going on the road under the tree have not only caused damage to the roots, but have been damaging its upper trunk as well (see picture below). This is leading to decay which may eventually lead to structural failure.  recommend the following actions.  recommend for removal that were determined to be of high risk.  As the trunk increases in girth, this problem will only get worse. Remedies include prohibiting vehicles that are tall enough tol hit the upper trunk from using the road or removing the tree. Ifiti is decided that the tree can be saved, the crown of the tree will need tol be regularly pruned as the crown continues to grow towards the Chapman House. Again,I recommend that pruning be done only under the supervision ofan) ISA  certified arborist and in coordination with the owner(s) of the Chapman House. The damaged trunk will need to bei inspected at least once a year for the foreseeable future, to  monitor the trees' response to these actions.  Page 4  The cabbage palms will need better protection from lawn pruning equipment and people    using them as bulletin boards, especially those trees planted along. Avenue E(US Highway 98). Both types of damage can introduce decay into the trunks which can make the trees a higher risk to thej public and result in causing al loss of these valuable landscape enhancing plants. Mulching around thej palms will reduce the need to cut grass up against their trunks. A simple bulletin board could be made available as an alternative toj pounding nails and staples into the tree trunks. Note, that mulch on all types of trees' root zones should be two to four inches deep and not be piled up against tree trunks. Soil tests should also be completed where noted. A simple soil test kit can be obtained from your University of Florida Extension Office (see attached form). We will be happy tol help analyze the results of these tests to determine if a fertilizer application(s) would bel helpful. Iffertilization would be helpful we can then recommend what type of fertilizer, the application rates and timing ofa application(s). Fertilizer should be applied using the broadcast method and have a significant slow release component. Note that Florida Statute 482.1562 states that all commercial fertilizer applicators must have a license from the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS)b by January 1,2014. To get this license, each Green Industry worker must be trained in the GI-BMPs and receive a certificate of completion from UF/IFAS and FDEP. After appropriate trees are removed and/or properly pruned, a replanting program should begin where shade is desired. A tree replanting program can also increase age diversity Many such public places have programs where someone canl donate money for the purchase of a tree to memorialize someone, certainly, an appropriate program for your cemetery. To avoid losing the historical look oft the cemetery's landscape I have provided an approved list oft trees from whichj people can select appropriate species (see below). Excellent and comprehensive information including how toj plant at tree and its predicted irrigation needs (frequency, amount and length of establishment period) can be Note, establishing an irrigation system by ground trenching is not recommended as it would cause excessive damage to already existing tree root systems. This would increase the risk of structural failure and could also cause a decline in health of your trees, creating an increased risk for park visitors, monuments and other objects of value.  and reintroduce exterminated species.  found on al University of] Florida web page at tp/hotifasufledivoodynamtinealhtim  Page 5  Below is a suggested approved list of trees forj planting in Chestnut Cemetery.  Sand live oak (Quercus geminate)    Laurel oak (Quercus hemisphaerica) Slash pine (Pinus elliotti) Longleaf pine (Pinus palustris) Sand pine (Pinus clausa) Cabbage palm (Sabal palmetto)  Southern red cedar (Juniperus virginiana var. virginiana)  Good management of trees and other plants includes good soil (root zone) management. This will involve eliminating all bare soil areas. To do this, it must first be determined which ground cover is most suitable forwhich areas. Simply put, where grass won't grow do to shade or soil compaction and wear from foot traffic,. you should use mulch. For these shady areas or trails with high foot traffic, ai mulch layer of2-41 inches deep should be maintained. The mulch will help reduce the impact of compaction by dissipating weight of foot traffic and equipment. Iti is also useful in that mulched paths can direct foot traffic to intended pathways. Remember, the best mulch is that which is readily available. This is what comes off yourt trees, leaves small twigs and acorns, etc. This type of self-mulching helps to recycle nutrients on site, improve water retention and the overall soil environment. Wood chips from powerline tree maintenance is an Where it is determined that grass is a suitable ground cover, you can get it to grow better by using proper mowing heights and frequencies. St. Augustine grass should be maintained at al height of nol lower than 3.5- - 41 inches with no more than 1/3 oft the leaf blades being removed with any mowing. Excellent information on management ofs St. Augustine grass can bei found at the University ofl Florida web page Another alternative or complement to grass in open sunny areas would be the use of native wildflowers and if desired, the non-native but not invasive crimson clover (Trijfolium incarnatum). Historically, Florida's landscape was awash with color from spring through fall. Fire-maintained pinelands, fallow agricultural fields, and marshy areas around lakes and rivers produced an abundance of flowering forbs. It would be a highly aesthetic feature tol bring back some oft this historical beauty to Chestnut Cemetery. Introducing flowers will also help to attract butterflies and other nectar Oft the three common flower establishment methods - planting seedlings, direct seeding, and natural regeneration = the latter two are recommended for flower areas in the cemetery. The planting of seedlings is cost prohibitive in all but the smallest areas. Because naturally occurring stands of spring blooming wildflowers are not found in the cemetery it is recommended that these communities be established by direct seeding. Recommended species include: blanket flower (Gaillardia pulchella), black-eyed Susan (Rudbeckia hirta), lance-leafed coreopsis (Coreopsis lanceolata) and tickseed (Coreopsis tinctorid). Given the soil type and square footage of thej planting areas, a seed supplier  excellent choice ifn mulch needs to be brought onto the site.  tpalaifasufledwmolo  feeding wildlife.  Page 6  will formulate the above species mix and provide seeding rates.    Procedures for Establishing Flowers.  Sile preparation  I. Select bare soil areas or herbicide the intended area in early August with 2. Scalp the areas existing vegetation with a mower to al height of one inch and 3. Let the area sit for one month, allowing weed seeds to germinate. 5. Allow the area to sit for one week or more prior to seeding.  glyphosate and let sit for one month. remove the cuttings. 4. Apply herbicide again.  Seeding December,  The recommended seeding period for North Florida is late November through 1. After site preparation is completed, broadcast seed (at the rate recommended by 2. Obtain good seed soil contact by lightly raking. Rolling the area with a sod roller isl highly recommended for maximum seed soil contact. With adequate rainfall, seeds will begin to germinate within 30 to 60 days. Most wildflowers willl bloom the first spring after planting. The annuals will bet the first to bloom with the perennial coming on shortly after. The peak blooming season isi in April and May with secondary blooming continuing throughout the summer months. 1. Spring blooming flowers can be mowed after peak bloom when seeds have matured. This will dispense seeds throughout the area, Mow no lower than 81 to 10 inches sO as not to disturb the crowns of established plants. 2. Mow the area again in late winter (late February or early March).  the seed supplier) evenly over the area.  Follow upi maintenance  3. Remove the cuttings.  Crimson clover can be directly seeded in bare areas or grassy areas. The seed should be raked in on bare areas to avoid washing of the seed during heavy rains, Dispersing seed in Mid-October to November: is best for establishment. Other than this, no site preparation is necessary. Flowering occurs in early spring. Crimson clover is a nitrogen fixing plant which would have the added benefit of boosting nitrogen to your infertile  soils.  Page7  The open park-like tree density in Chestnut Cemetery is excellent bluebird habitat. To assist the bluebirds, bluebird boxes should be erected and maintained. One box for every 2t to 3 acres of pasture is the recommended density. Bluebird boxes should be placed 4t0 61 feet above the ground on trees or posts equipped with predator guards. Predators guards, although they do not guarantee safety, can provide: a degree of protection fromi raccoons, house cats, and rat snakes. Ifp placed along the edge of an opening, the entrance of cach box should face the open area, Iti isi important toj place boxes at least 100 yards apart. This will reduce territorial conflicts between neighboring nesting pairs and make the    boxes most effective in raising young bluebirds to fledglings. Excellent information on construction, placement and maintenance of bluebird-type nest boxes can be found at the  North American Bluebird Society's webj page htipAvyw.maiblucbirsocielyon/Pacihluebirdfactshtm  Please feel free to call on me ify you) have further questions, or require additional clarification ofa any oft the above recommendations. Ihave enjoyed working with you on  this project. Sincerely,  & Kadt Stanton Rosenthal Big Bend Forestry 850-508-6771  UF/IFAS Extension Forestry. Agent Emeritus tedosinstimdmilcen Facebook www.facebook.comBBigBendPorestiry Cc: Sam Hand, FAMU Extension Faculty  Soil Map of Chestnut Cemetery located in the City of  Apalachicola, Florida.    Soil Key:  29 Resota fine sand, 0-5% slopes Moderately well drained; very rapid permeability Native vegetation consists of sand pine, slash pine, longleaf pine, dwarf live oak, and turkey oak with an understory of native shrubs, sawpalmetto, rosemary and sparsc 24 Mandrin fine sand somewhat poorly drained, low fertility soil found ini flatwoods.  pineland threeawn.    APALACHICOLA CITY COMMISSION REQUEST FOR BOARD ACTION Meeting Date: May 7, 2024  SUBJECT:  Chestnut Cemetery Arborist Report  AGENDA INFORMATION: Agenda Location: Presentation Item Number: Department: Presenter: BRIEF SUMMARY: Presenting arboristreport.  N/A Torben Madson  RECOMMENDED MOTION AND REQUESTED ACTIONS: 1) Accept the Arboristi report; and 2) limit the number of trees that the Apalachicola Historical Society can remove to no more than five (5) trees and based ont the tree selection that is specifically identified int the Gulf Coast  Arboriculture Report. FUNDING SOURCE: N/A ATTACHMENTS:  1. Arborist Report: Gulf Coast Arboriculture, LLC STAFF'S COMMENTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS: N/A    Gulf Coast Arboriculture LLC 3509) Hidden Valley Ct. Lynn Haven, FL32444 wwwgulcoamstatborcem  Specializing in the Care, Preservation and Appraisal of Trees Chestnut Cemetery Selected Tree Report  Iwas asked to assess twenty trees as to whether they should be: removed ori ifother options exist. Of the twenty trees, it is my opinion that only four or five trees warrant removal. Ihave presented When it comes to a decision. regarding removing or keeping at tree there are several questions that should come intoj play. 1. What is the economic value oft the tree, its purpose, its condition, both structure and health? 2. Ifthe tree should. fail, what might it hit or damage (target)? 3. Finally, what The Best Management Practices for Tree Risk Assessment (ANSI A300 Part 9 Standard Practices) states "It is impossible to maintain trees free ofrisk; some level of risk must be accepted to experience the benefits that trees provide. The National Tree Safety Group, which is aj partnership of organizations in the United Kingdom, has drafted a guidance document thati identifies five key principes for tree risk management. This provides a foundation for balancing tree risk and the  options for all the other trees on their respective data sheet.  ist the value oft the target and what is the likelihood of tree failure?  benefits that trees provide;  Trees provide a wide variety oft benefits tos society. Trees are living organisms and naturally lose branches or fall. The risk to human safety is extremely low. Tree owners have a legal duty of care.  Tree owners should take al balanced and proportionate approach to tree safety management. Because trees are unique living organisms, not all practices can be applied in the same way to all trees, Procedures and methodologies should be selected and applied as appropriate, with consideration for what is reasonable and proportionate to specific conditions and situations." Trees and landscapes have value: The benefits provided by plants in urban, suburban and rural settings arei numerous, Over the past three decades research has demonstrated the contribution that trees within al landscape make to real estate property value, as well as the beneficial role plants can play in conserving energy, removing atmospheric contaminants, moderating stormwater runoff, sequestering carbon, improving physical and mental aspects ofhuman health, and increasing social capital (tree canopy is a marker of community affluence).! In addition, in an urban area during summer, trees can significantly lower ambient air temperature and moderate the urban heat island effect (heat generated by the sun and absorbed on pavement, building walls and roofs). This reduçes air conditioning cost and electric utility load demand. In urban' business districts thej presence of trees increases shopping, foot traffic, sales and supports higher unit product prices.?  Other treel benefits include:  Moderating climate change: trees are an affordable, natural way that can bei implemented  quickly to pull carbon dioxide out oft the atmosphere today.  'Guide for Plant Appraisal, 10th edition, page 1. htps/wwwatborday.onlayorylteslrefacks)  Earl C. Mirus. Jr., BS, MF, ISA Certified Arborist #SO-1142 (850) 774-6275 e-mail: carimirus@outook.om    Gulf Coast Arboriculture LLC 3509 Hidden Valley Ct. Lynn Haven, FL32444 wwwgllcosapbor.com  Specializing int the Care, Preservation and Appraisal of Trees  Trees play a critical role in creating healthier, safer, and more connected communities. They clean our air, filter our water, and even slow storm surge and flooding in our cities. Trees Trees continue to connect communities, cultures, and generations. Neighborhood trees have shown the ability to reduce stress, reducc blood pressure, improve overall health and development in children, and encourage physical activity. They also improve recovery time from sickness or surgery. They have been shown toi reduce violence in housing projects, and along urban roadsides reducing the number ofaccidents. Areas with trees along with nice landscaping are used in the treatment ofPTSD among returning military men and women. Trees support wildlife and aquatic life by providing habitat and helping to keep waterways healthy. This ensures that ecosystem balance can be maintained, and biodiversity can thrive. Some people use cemeteries and other natural arcas to decompress and relax, especially iftrees are present in the cemetery, it takes on aj park status. The trees add beauty, cool the air, provide shade, and transform an open uninviting place into one of peace, relaxation, and enjoyment, Iexpect the Campbells that reside by the two cedar trees # 134 & 135 knew and were grateful for trees. Thirty years ago, the US forest Service in Cooperation with the University of California at Davis started studying what trees actually contribute to the individual owner, the environment and the community in economic terms, The Science has become quite good. In addition to the above- mentioned benefits and those enumerated in the chart below, trees in residential settings have been  also provide shade and cool our cities by up to 10 degrees.  shown toi increase property values from 5 to 15 percent.  Economic value of the 20 trees Ilooked ati in the Cemetery ($ per year)  Storm water control $501  Savings of electricity $196  Improved air Sequestration Total  quality $44  ofCO2 $85  $826  Note: This assumes the trees are healthy and ofr normal form for the species, which some are not. The condition of the trees', both structure and health is shown int the attached tables. Next, what are the targets? Thej probable targets here are the cemetery fence, headstones, grave markers, and walls that define the perimeter of the site. While historically important, concrete or stone markers themselves can be repaired or economically replaced. Most of the materials are durable and not easily broken. The other target might be aj person who visits the graveyard. In looking at the hurricane photos) I was sent, I see tree damage, fence damage, the uplifting, and destruction of a low brick wall; butI I cannot see damage to headstones or markers. Inj my opinion, the value of the stone targets is low, and aj person being injured or killed is remote due to infrequent Target value is relatively low. High value targets would be the loss of life (frequent visitation), a tree with, not just aj partial failure, but a catastrophic failure hitting al home or vehicle. Likelihood of tree failure. The likelihood ofwhole tree failure is unlikely even in moderate to strong winds. The likelihood of partial tree failure, such as limbs dropping and falling, is moderate  visitation.  Earl C. Mirus Jr., BS, MF, ISA Certified Arborist #SO-1142 (850) 774-6275 c-mail: earlmirs@outook.cem    Gulf Coast Arboriculture LLC 3509 Hidden Valley Ct. Lynn Haven, FL32444 wwwgulcsapor.com  Specializing int the Care, Preservation and Appraisal of Trees  in their current state of structural condition. Almost all the trees int the cemetery have structural problems including dead wood, broken branches and some weak crotches that need attention. Some oft the trees I did not examine have obvious conditions as bad or worse than those oft the trees Idid examine. Thej pruning recommended on each individual tree listed in the report should be done as promptly as possible. Removing dead wood will significantly reduce the risk of falling limbs. Reducing the tree crown will clear up most oft the risk associated with long skinny (poor branch diameter to length ratio) limbs and reduce the wind and weight load on the whole tree while preserving the general character of the tree. The risk Matrix on the next page shows my opinion of the average for thes site as a whole, Itiss simply an example ofl how risk assessment should be viewed and practiced. Each tree would be rated somewhat differently. The below assessment is based on the condition expected once pruning and crown reduction has been done. The result is low risk,  Tree Risk Assessment Matrix  Matrix 1. The likelihood of a tree failure impactingaspeclied target.  Likelihood of Failure Imminent Probable Possible Improbable  Likelihood of Impact Unlikely Somewhat likely  Very Low Unlikely Somewhat likely Unlikely Unlikely Unlikely  Low Unlikely Unlikely  Medium Likely Unlikely  High very likely Likely Unlikely  Unlikely Somewhat likely  Matrix 2. Level of risk as the combination of Likelihood of a tree or tree part failing and impacting a specific target, and the severity of the  associated consequences. Likelihood of Very Likely Likely Somewhat likely Low Unlikely/  Consequences of Failure:"  Failure & impact Negligible Minor Significant  Severe Extreme High Moderate Low  Low Low Low  Moderate Moderate Low Low  High High Moderate Low  Tree care recommendations for the cemetery  1. Fertilize with LESCO brand 8-2-12+4mg: and other micronutrients. This is a good slow- release product designed by the University of Florida initially for palm trees, but further plant  Earl C. MirusJr., BS, MF, ISA Certified Arborist #SO-1142 (850)774-6275 e-mail: cearlmiru@outbokon    Gulf Coast Arboriculture. LLC 3509 Hidden Valley Ct. Lynn Haven, FL32444 Www.gulconsimbor.com  Specializing in the Care, Preservation and Appraisal of Trees  nutrition studies over two decades revealed. it is also very good for trees, especially those that have been stressed and are on infertile soils. Apply 10 pounds per 1000 square feet ofr root 2. Irrigate during periods of drought (10 days without significant rain and none expected). Trees and most] plants including grass prefer irrigation with one halfinch ofv water two times 3. Only ISA (International Society of Arboriculture) Certified Arborists should be hired to prune trees. They have specialized training in pruning, work safety, have passed a rigorous examination and agreed to a code of ethics. They must obtain CEU's each year with a mandatory minimum needed for re-certification every three years. There are two ISA certified contractors in Bay County and additional ones in Tallahassee. Miscellaneous Notes: All heading cuts should be cut on as slant of1 15 to 20 degrees to shed water. Different species have different wood characterislics such as strength, weight per cubic foot, and decay resistançe. For example, Live oak is the strongest wood inj North America andi is also one of the most decay resistant. Laurel oak and Southern magnolia are neither as strong as live oak nor as decay resistant, Consequently, a defect in live oak may be less important than the same defect in magnolia. Live oak was used in construction of old battle ships because it would repel cannon balls. Ifmultiple quotes for the work are: required, the best way. I have found to accomplish that is to have me meet with all possible vendors at the same time. Ilead a walk to each of the trees, explain what needs to be done, let them make their notes and prepare their individual quotes to bes submitted to me or tot the appropriate person. No talk about money takes place during the meeting. This way all Thank you: for allowing me tol be of assistance. Ifyou have any questions please do not hesitate to  area three times per growing season (April - August) perweek. Much oft the time we geti more rain than that.  vendors are bidding on the same work.  call or email me. Sincerely, Bank C. Alnsyh Barl C. Mirus Jr Consulting Arborist  Eari C. Mirus. Jr., BS, MI, ISA Certified Arborist #SO-1142 (850) 774-6275 e-mail: cearimirus@outbokonmt    #  #    N#:  #:    w#:    4 #:    &    #:  B    00    vo#  . e    6 #:    #    #     #  #:    #:            89        #:        ORDINANCE 2024-01  AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY or APALACHICOLA, FLORIDA, AMENDING ORDINANCE 2005-11, (92-9), (88-5), (80-11), (72-4), ADOPTED BY THE CITY COMMISSIONG OF APALACHICOLALLORIDAPROVIDING FORNEWCATEGORIES FOROCCUPATIONAL,BUSINISSESSES,TRADES,0CCUPATIONG,PROPESSIONSAND AGENCIES AND CORPORATION; PROVIDING A NEW SCHEDULE FOR THE PAYMENT AND ENFORCEMENT OF OCCUPATIONAL LICENSE TAX ON BUSINESSES, TRADES, OCCUPATIONS, PROFESSIONS AND AGENCIES AND CORPORATIONS WITHINTHE CITYOFAPALACHICOLA,EIXINGTHE AMOUNTS THEREOF; TO AMEND PART II = CODE, SUBPART A, GENERAL ORDINANCES, CHAPTER 22 - LICENSES AND BUSINESS REGULATIONS, ARTICLE II, BUSINESS TAXRECEIPTS,SECTION2220T02231: PROVIDINGPENALTIES FORFAILURETO PAYTHE SAME; PROVIDING FOR TRANSFER OF LICENSE FEE; ANDPROVIDING  FOR. AN EFFECTIVE DATE.  FINDINGS:  WHEREAS, the City of Apalachicola is a Florida Municipality duly incorporated, with all  the rights and powers as provided in S. 2(b), Art. VIII ofthe State Constitution.  WHEREAS the current code provisions applicable to the categories and rates for the local business tax int the City arei ini need of update. Clarification, revising, and additional categories for the local business tax have been deemed necessary, and the need for adjusting the rates for each  category for businesses located ini the City.  WHEREAS, the City of Apalachicola has determined thati itisi in thej publicinterest to adopt  amendments to its General Ordinances pertaining tol Business Tax Receipts; and  NOW,THEREFORE, BEIT ORDAINED BYTHE CITY COMMISSION OFTHE CITY  OF APALACHICOLA, FLORIDA, that:  NOTE: SFeK-#FeNg language is language proposed to be deleted, Underlined language is amended language, and *** represenfs sections that have been skipped and that  Apalachicola, Florlda, Code of Ordinances  Created: 2024-02-20 10:51:02 [ESTI  (Supp. No.4 4)  Page 1 of 19    remain unchanged.  ARTICLEII. BUSINESSTAXR RECEIPTS  Sec. 22-20. Application.  (a) The city levies an occupational license tax fort the privilege of engaging in or managing any business; profession, or occupation with the city of Apalachicola. The occupationa/Dusiness license taxi is levied (1) Any person who maintains a permanent business location or branch office within the city, for the (2) Any person who maintains ap permanent business location or branch office within the city, for the privilege of engaging in or managing any profession or occupation within the city. (3) Any person who does not qualify under subsection (1) or subsection (2) ofthis section and who transacts any business or engages in any occupation or profession in interstate commerce, ift the license taxi is not prohibited bys section 8, article 1 of the United States Constitution.  on:  privilege of engaging in or managing any business within the city.  (b) Itshall! be unlawful for any person or entity to carry on, conduct or engage in any business, trade, occupation or profession within the city, without having first completed the application for al business tax receipt, paidt ther required taxf fee and obtained ther required business taxi receipt from the city clerk. New business applicants shall first complete the application for al business tax receipt andi it shall be verified that thel business, trade, occupation or profession is located within the city on property: zonedi in accordance with the provisions of the Apalachicola Land Development Code. Suchiyeafeatonshal-beln theformofaeertePlieateofoseupanepaneyisued.bynebuldinginspectorp"anee-ela-business akrecepebytnedlydyeel-aletopolveseniletediotpanepwletndemaloabusines taxreeiptexeeptieptorthosepersensorentitesconductngorengeBnBHRaSePVEeAA6e,prolessienor anyypeefbusinesseresapaonwiinihedpwAothawPespermanentsrudureforsondueing (c) Those businesses wishing to renew a current issued business taxi receipt may renew their business tax receipts by paying ther required taxf fee when due. An additional completed application or certificate of occupancy willi not ber required for renewal of al business taxi receipt already on record with the city clerk. (d) Ifa business taxi receipti isi issued and thel location of thel business office or establishment is not zoned in accord to the city's land development code, thel business taxi receipt shall ber revoked andt thet fee returned tot the applicant. Final determination ofz zoning requirements shall be the responsibility oft the city  buSinesswAAPtneeNy,  planning office.  (Ord. No. 88-5,51,9-22-1988; Ord. No. 92-9,51, 10-6-1992; Ord. No. 2005-11,91,927-2005)  Sec. 22-21. Dates due.  (a) All business taxi receipts shall be sold by the city clerk beginning. July 1 of each year and shall be due and payable on or before September 30 of eachy year and shall expire on September 30 oft thes succeeding year. Any person, firm, or corporation who shall commence any business, trade, occupation or profession or any  Apalachicola, Florida, Code of Ordinances  Created: 2024-02-20 10:51:02 (EST]  (Supp. No.4)  Page 2 of 19    other activity mentioned in saids schedule for which al business taxi receipt per annum is required may purchase a business taxr receipt for the remainder oft the paidy year if commencing after April1 1 at one-half the price required to be paid, anda alll business taxi receipts shall expire on September 30. (b) No business taxi receipt shall bei issued for more than one year, and all business taxi receipts shall expire on  October 1 of each year, except as provided bys state law.  (Ord. No. 88-5,52,9-22-1988; Ord. No. 92-9,52, 10-6-1992; Ord. No. 2005-11,52,927-2005)  Sec. 22-22. Appropriation of proceeds of tax.  The proceeds of the tax! hereby levied arel hereby appropriated to the general fund account of the city. (Ord. No.8 88-5,93,9-22-1988; Ord. No. 92-9,53, 10-6-1992; Ord. No. 2005-11,93,927-205)  Sec. 22-23. Transfer of license.  Any! business taxi receipt may bet transferred to a new owner when there is al bona fides sale oft thel business upon payment ofat transfer fee sesabishetlyneely, of ten percent of the annual license tax, but not less than $3.00 or more than $25.00, and presentation of the original license ande evidence oft the sale. presentationofthe oiginalbusinesstoxreresdpkendemsealliesaleandsetlialeeofouupaneyappovedbythebulding (Ord. No. 88-5,54,9-22-1988; Ord. No. 92-9, 54, 10-6-1992; Ord. No. 2005-1,94,927-2005)  inspector,  Sec. 22-24. Delinquent taxes.  Thosel business taxi receipts not renewed by October 1 of eachy year shall be considered delinquent and subject to a delinquency penalty of ten percent for the month of October, plus an additional five percent penalty fore each month of delinquency thereafter until paid. Thet total delinquency penalty shall not exceed 25 percent of (Ord. No. 88-5,55,9-22-1988; Ord. No. 92-9,55,10-6-1992; Ord. No. 2005-11,55,927-2005)  the business taxr receipt for the delinquent establishment.  Sec. 22-25. Penalty.  (a) Any person engaging in or managing any business, occupation, or profession without first obtaining al local business taxr receipt, ifrequired hereunder, shall be: subject to aj penalty of 25 percent of thel license (b) Any person who engages in any business, occupation, or profession covered byt this chapter, who does not pay the required business tax within 150 days after thei initial notice of tax due, and who does not obtain the required receipt is subject to civil actions and penalties, including court costs, reasonable attorney fees, additional administrative costs incurred as ar result of collection efforts, and aj penalty of up to $250.00. (Ord. No. 885,$56,7,922198; Ord. No. 92-9, $56,7, 10-6-1992; Ord. No. 200511,556.7.927200)  determined to be due.  Created: 2024-02-20 10:51:02 (EST)  (Supp. No. 4)  Page 3 of 19    Sec. 22-26. Charitable organizations.  The requirements of those organizations for occasional sales of fundraising projects are the same as provided  by F.S.5205.192.  (Ord. No. 88-5,59,9-22-1988; Ord. No. 92-9, 59, 10-6-1992; Ord. No. 2005-11, $9,9-27-2005) Sec. 22-27. Dispute over category of business or occupational license fee.  Ifany person or entity engaging in any occupation or business for profit within the city disagrees as to which category his business is in or thet fee assessed for al business taxi receipt, the city clerk, with assistance from the building inspector, shall investigate his type of business or occupation andi make thet final determination of the (Ord. No. 88-5,510, 9-22-1988; Ord. No. 92-9, $10, 10-6-1992; Ord. No. 2005-11, $10,9-27-2005)  appropriate category and/or fee.  Sec. 22-28. Posting license.  Every business taxi receipt issued under the provisions of this article shall be posted at the place of business  for which thel business taxr receipt was issued ina a convenient and conspicuous place. (Ord. No. 88-5, $11, 9-22-1988; Ord. No. 92-9, $11, 10-6-1992; Ord. No. 200541,511,927205)  Sec. 22-29. Business tax schedule. 1988-2024, at the followingamounts:  The amount of business taxl levied andi imposed upon every person that shall engage in or manage any of the businesses, professions, privileges or occupations is hereby fixed, graded and determined beginning October 1, Abstinctessohile,naangtmpaeeenislamsorpetsens $85.94 ether-than-ieensedaltomeys,engged-ntne-busiesS-eFPAKP8 aBStraetsoFtiefem-puplereceres, PAhetaneereyurointbntere: BAa-Pe AatOFtneewerOHtnewaloFfenee. B-Bipestersand'sigr-aequerers.  Business  Tax-Levied  $85.94 $171.88 $17.19 $51.56 $51.56 $85.94  a-By-paintingen-thewalyfence,oradwerisingousinessetherthan  (4)-Agencies:  a-Commereial-ageneleserpersens8MPg-nformation-aste-credt atings-erstandngssefnévdwaseryear:  b-Rental-orcoHlecting-peryear. €r-cerperations,  Created: 2024-02-20 10:51:02 (EST)  (Supp. No. 4)  Page 4 of 19    -sekeinelusnestororesdoumeNePiseswheredsphayems $351.57 are-maintained-and-merchandise-ept-on-handas-samples-fordspay purpoxesenhprodedwerhehsness-ovhereyimpexed halnotapripestalhinupusyensged in-the-sale-ef-meF-merchandise-ceustemarly-caFFied-OR-aAd-as-apartor  heregwarsteckofsuefsuchesteblshment: peryearerfadenhers: EAPEETREREtepeNA S-Amusementparksyperyeaf. (6-Apartments: a-Fwot-veunts, b-fachadeonaunte  esolenghusnes-forioncemmatanenwseprowdedior $85.94  $34.38 $343.75 $68.75 $13.75 $85.94 $171.88 $171.88  Auditingsempamiesornaaakeerearorfactonthereahx  (S-AutomobHedealers-Or-saes-agents: a-Peryeaf,0Fffaction-thereak,  b-Automeble-dealersersalesagents,automebeae-aceesseries-and wiemahlegaageereparhupamidseters-ngasolmeamdlsamd wepalnine-whensemhownerapamdoperaten,  peryeaf  cAuomahiepgeamdereptamépantaep e-Automobleparknsamdautemehletralerparingies, f-AutemobHe-wrechngerdismantiforsalvage. 99akereseperatec. BysteaheretnerPerpowetyPeryear:  $60.13 $85.94 $85-94 $85.94 $85.94 $343.75 $20.63 $6-88 $25-75 $17.19 $34.38  d-Automebile-painters-ltinerant:  40/BanksoPbankes. (11Barbershops: aOne-chaif B-fachaedlenaea: 2/BeaulypaHors: arOne-eperater: brEach-addtIena-eperater.  3-6yeley,emingerrepaln6Perye: ferplyingpoolorH6PbHP5,OFeach-able,Petyear:  4ellarapolandsimlanlshwyephcswheeswherechugesaremade $17.19  Created: 2024-02-20 10:51:02 (EST)  (Supp. No. 4)  Page 5 of 19    (45)-Beardinghousesandreemingheuses,hotelseormetels,ete., havimgavalableaccemmodBtonermeretnantireegwess, whethereteupederekperrom,petyea:  $3.44  6/Bondimgsompanes,  $85.94 $171.88 $17.19 $85.94  4e#tlingsempamies-madninkmanfodlurersype:  yeaf  8/Bowingaleys,eachalleyperyear.  9/Brokers,thosewhewAeayseeolaRandamd-wAeseHte registered-wholesalemerehantisonyamdaetaintermedharybetween buyerandseller-fotheconsideratioofa-brokerage-OFCOMPRISSIOR fomelherferthesaled/siectk,bomds.merehandise,ete. 20Buidingand-eamassociationsyper-yeat. Byanese-pdlasena.  $85.94 $85.94 $85.94 $137.50 $85.94 $137.50 $85.94 $85.94 $85.94 $85.94 $85.94 $85.94 $85.94 $85.94 $85.94 (see merchants) $85.94 $85.94 $68.75 $85.94  a.Dentists. b.Lawyers -Physielnsfsurgeons, d-Optometrists, Chepader/atepals. f-Psycholegists B-CerlfiedpubHe-accountants, A-Veternarans, COuFtreperters: j-Architects k-Auctioneers. Foresters  m.ueyelAMiergnes .Chropodisisperyea: Q2assatomponesens  23/Bwsiness-msetherthaPmereh3AIS-Alypes-and-orms-e: businesses-efever/-indwAatseevermotetherwisecevered-ths aFticle,mer-coveredhnseparatepealedelersordinanees. 24/cabinetmakeseorarpenterhops:  (25)Carwashes.  26/CementeraFtifealstone-manufactures,peryear:  Created; 2024-02-20 10:51:02 (EST)  (Supp. No.4)  Page 6 of-19    24CirewsesercaFNVa-paFades.  $386.69 $468.75 $85.94 $85.94 $85.94 $85.94  8/Ckuses.helunderenetswAvcomessmisonischages, 29)-Claims-and-colectngagencies,eHhFthan-awyers. -B#4E-PaREing-femodehn-and-FOOHE obtain-icenses-unesunderrespective-classHcaton). -FectriciansorelecHrica-centractels,  peryear 30-Contracters:  b-Residentswith-eermoreswbeentracterstsubeentraeters-may  €-Centractors,Pavingoreementworks,méludingdelveringeement, $85.94 e-Plumbersylneludimgp-pefitersanécontractorsyselngeFfktures $85.94  OFCOndHCHIRESAOP: (31)Caft-shops. B2/DaméngschoolPAal5s B3/Daycare-centers. 4/Dregngcempanes, Bedingamkanet,eralhen 36)Electrica-enersydistbutOR: B7Flectremlessalesand/errepalis. B8/apresscempanes, 39/EMEEFFRHaEOFS. (40/Fon5tserdealers-nowers. 4BFalisamdnee,tetewteyath,perweek:  f-Contracters,netetherwsepprevideder  $85.94 $55.00 $34.38 $41.25 $171.88 $386.69 $85.94 $128.88 $68-75 $51.56 $17.19 $68.75  asyDydeners,stemdedsmersmidahesPeesseryorelhefphat $68-75  42/Foedvendors,standsormebleunistomprwatepropertyonw ppicantsshouldnotbelsuedsbudnstakreceptnthese categeres-uRtaPProvaHSePtaneEFORPReGIyspianningane 43/-Fuls,vegetalbes,waresyete,sands,mele.tESOFtPHeNS, selingnotinconneetPR-VEPcensetmeréhaRtsenPprvateproperty + 4/Furure-dealersfnotundermercantdiassiation): 45/Games,suchasshufleboar4,throwingbalsaEsatgures-andthe  zoning-beardy  $51.56  only  $137.50 $34.38  ke,perday  Created: 2024-02-20 10:51:02 [EST)  (Supp. No.4)  Page 7 of 19    (46)Gaselineandol: a-Whelesale b-Retall-dealers:  $171.88 $34.38 $60.19 $85.94 $85.94  ORePHmPORPprepery, -wotofewrPumpsompiwatepropersy. SFve-er-more-pumpsOmPrVate-property.  e-Dealers-nprepane,Dutaneoranyotherlormrgasfer-heating:  gAiBeteperyeah: Pecemmanatuen a-Wolesalng b.Retailing, 48/eemanufactures. cyeret-PtNSaFiee, a-nstranceagenees, 51aniteraleacarpetservices:  $85.94 $171.88 $85.94  49AstaHngOFmacAneS,HMlures-and/orequpment,nototherwise $85.94  50/-nStFance-ageneesaneer: B"Strance-cecompanies,eatncompany-represented:  $68.75 $68.75 $68.75  52ewelers,repalringalesane/erwateh-reparabsesee-merehants $85.94 53tab0FFeePeFS,IREHCIRe-eeave-the-cHyeOFcOuRtyOR $976.56  forstock) employment.  54/landscapingandyandyardmaintenanee. 55)taundryand/erlnenservices. 56/Machine-and/orwekaingshops. 6ManaecHurgmetalherwsecowere:  $85.94 $85.94 $85.94 $85.94 $51.56 $85.94  (58/-Marine-ways.  59/Massewsyeachperse,petyearorfactionthereohx 60/-Merchants,storekeepersandwholesaledealers,te-nelude antique-andsecondhandshopsy-naeerdneewthtthevalue-ofthe  OekOrgp05aPOlow. a-Steckefless-than-51,000.09:  $51.56 $68-75 $85.94 $120.31  -Sockafsi90.0andles:thns5,00. esteekafsspp.dOamdlesthans290002 d.Stock-of $26,090,0ameesstnan46A00AD.A  Created: 2024-02-20 10:51:02 [EST)  (Supp. No.4)  Page 8 of 19    e-Stock0#540,000.00and-up:  $171.88  Provided-thatallpersensaPPly-ngtorabusinesstsreteiptunderths elassification-shal-makeafidavitbefore-theetyclerk,astthe-exO#Gie arealeterasielhewleseafheacdpaleodsforwhehabaudnes takreelptisappledforadferamdauchaPawA.halbemadeaméled amengthe-dlyreserdspiertblnelsaaneeofanybusines-tow 62/MotoreyplesormotePbKeygEserdalersePsmePeto:  receipt. repairs  61)-Monumentcompanies.  $68.75 $51.56 $171.88 $34.38 $171.88 $51.56 $68.75 $34.38 $386.69  6-Mowngpletrespelormmancetnestel, -Publshedaidaysaweekormerealen. than-these-publishebyadeparimenteFthe-state:  (64/-Musicteachers: (65/Newspapers:  b-WeeklyandpubisherseFmagaainesorsmaarpubhcationsyether $85.94 6/Museyseck,agentrdalepeyeryearaffacienthere:  (67/Pawn-shops. amesd'#as  69,Pedelers-msEthaveapprovetspecla-eweeption, Apedllerksomewhoalesmehaniseanemestret-omderte Fheterm-"pedidler-shal-notineldee-thefeHewins: a-Sales-madeto-dealerserpermamentmerchants-bycemmereial tswalrseligintaeusuaousedhiusnes, b-Sheriffs,constablesybena-ideassignees-eceverss-ertrustees- bankupteyorolherpeliealfisesenelPEgors,Waresand e-Bona-fideresidentseFthestateselingiFuts,vegetables,tressed measyfowigrbommpodlutwMewwePsNe d-sekelasemssaleserdkrhuaemsdeyenaton: orreleousorganiastienstrwiewly Whemapprovedasaspedlescplwpadlersshalpresenttne aprovedspedalexeptepalsnoleadhydetspHerielne  door  dhandsescerdReewe  tate,ownedorsontrolebyswehvendor:  Wh-EhS-CHy,  Created: 2024-02-20 10:51:02 [EST]  (Supp. No. 4)  Page 9 of 19    55wance-oFaDusinesstakreeept: Photegraphers.  70,PhaFmaciesROtte-bedassied:a5-Rercnant,  $103.13 $85.94 $25.75 $85.94 $55.00 $55.00 $85.94  2/Pane-andergaP-tunes,eterperyeareFaetotheree':  3/PHe-drvingordFivers/PeFunit: 74PHEIng/OHce-suppy. 75-Radie-stations. 7/Realesiatebrokes.  7/Real-estate-salesalespesons,andtnSEmaARELHSReSimesses-eFdeaHP8 $85.94 A-rearestate,WhetherSeHPEtheIPOWA-OF-AOt,aS4eHPd-Dy-state  wetherthan-reareal-estatebrekers: 8-RepalFane/or-service-sAePs: a-Bieyeles-and-SRd-SaH-meters. D.Beats-and-be-beat-motors,  $34.38 $85.94 $85.94 $42.94 $68.75 $85.94 $34.38 $85.94 $34.38 $85.94 $55.00 $85.94 $51.56 $34.38 $34.38 $386.69 $309.38 $68.75 $386.69 $103.13  e-Radios,telewisionsamdelactreney-nélucimng-nstalation. 9-Restaurant6/neludigleunges-erBaFs: a-One-te-15-ehaHs-Or-steols. B.16-t0-25-chairs-OF-stoes, -Over25-chairs-er-stoels:  4-RestauFantswEheserbal,a8amadeltionat- er-Lounges-OFBAFS-ORY-RO-T0od-servety: Afdaméhglperites,atanaeena 89/Rinks-skating-bityle-erother.  (81)Shee-shops. locations: (84)-Tailors (85/Taxidermists. 6etPhomeempnes: EPana-eme B8elewsonsalens. #89-FHCK-es-Or-cempanies. 90FHeNSOFAReS75.00pePtruew.  82/SheotinggalHeres,when-ecateratedhpermanentstructures-er  B/dechowieehwindreses,pertsy,  faehtrvekoperaledoleFEnSSSHHRea,  Created: 2024-02-20 10:51:02 (EST)  (Supp.No.4)  Page 10 of 19    94)Undertakersyembalimetsane/erfuneraldirecters.  $128-88  92Velcesforhre,venclerentals:  -Alpersonsemgagingiiehusnesdreminge-hhegeneral publeautomohlesoretaermaorvehdwyeHherwlhorwAostdetsyshalpoya businesstawinthesumosumafs200andmallieieatherele,AmmoePmorethanomevehee susedinsuch-busines,thesumeschsuhvehcleexeeedgone: -Alpersonsengeineingentehausnasdreming-hianemotervehdes eitherwithorwithets,shl-ecilyand#ielntedfice-eFtheeiycerk epetsemal-bomdsesuedyesahdepaskerwthasaustwoalstobe pprovedbylhesilydlerrssusympayawthoadiedphuainessinthesialein elalwneamwm-SESAestwwweahaPkuadnaaA uwSAAAwewew-ataadalw 375.00foreahvehideheessedng-wove.deusedinsuahbusiness,prvde4, awww,tewwamamtdlsaumuaaine exsedthesumaf52,900-hekomisalbecomahensdionlemaiypassengers andhegenera-publiereeMmeperanaaepePeny etofneglgenceofthealigereranyoaNsgents,sewamtseremplsyeesinthe operationorcondwctelsudhusnes,andadhomdahalhepeyabletothediyana halheferthebemefitoandabectiteasientherenbyanypereRwAoshlave susiainedamsetiemabieiypslsddlierebpNphunasweeptshaHBelsaes toemgageorsontnueinsahawshneswnliaudhbomdhaskawa-adandapprowe,and me-swch-bondse-aeeptedshalbesancelebyanycompanyistigtnesameewcept wponsuchmoicekeings.ecompanrndamdmosucabemishai berevokedunlessanewhomde-adamiasepedhedevetedaeedatecFthecanelaton ofthebendprowde4,howeverep.iantorshusnsawreseptmayHlineu oflhebondapoliteyetlalilymwonewNasomecsialycempanyorinsurance companyautherikediodehushusinhesewthailyasdisofs100000forome perseninpwredandasa9929.01m6uredwperaMePesepersonsantapropery domagelimitf59,090.MAemanysmahdepeitismad,ledyahalpayskpercent c-Anypersenwhoshalkaeamyonxenauaderercontinuetiecpersenalonothebusimesse: rentinge-hiaingtothegemesipalieasemalieseraher-maleryelervehdesyeHherwh Fwihowtdivers-wilhofnesuhendomdornusmepeleyerhavmethesameome Heorwithouthawingatsahadiothewehleusadinlheepmastondfsuehbusinesthe metalogorplateisuediesnrvedeusdinswehNuReSASPntns  interestonsalddwringthetimesuehdepesittsmaintained:  section,shal-begwlyofa-olationefthis-Cede,  Created: 2024-02-20 10:51:02 fEST)  (Supp. No. 4)  Page 11 of 19    9avendingaeNes:  a-Egehperson-who-mayoperateorplaceforpubHcuse-anyvending $42.94 machine-ormechankealdevce-desenedteoperatebythe-insertion mtesuchmsehineoacenormatadakerahersiwpferthepuposeok spensing-merehandise,produeg-PSIG,Pusiea soundsormoisesandorpolwepeeoreorpicturesyPHAtser WFtingsOFWPICAd.oramusementonw,erasagame-ok Kland-amusementyeaeh-senseparate-machine-used-n-the-ciyyper b-Theabeveelasifcationshal-metapplytethefelowing-machines Wchareseparatelytawedi-vendingpeanutmaehes,chewnggum  year,  RBCAIReS,pePeeFCRES,ARE4GFIAPRACARe. 94Vdee-sheps/sales-andrentals. 95/Videegame-roereems-pergame). 97-Weet-yares-erpersons-selng-we04:  $55.00 $13.75 $34.38  gWholealgrelalorwise-értitahandsaalpoddealers: $85.94  Created:  10:51:02 [EST]  (Supp. No. 4)  Page 12 of 19    COMMUNICATION: & MEDIA Telecommunications Companies Newspaper and Publishing Companies Other: Communication & Media CONTRACTORS (DBPR LICENSED) Building Contractor Cement/Concrete Contractor Electrician (Contractor) HVAC (Mechanical). Contractor Painters- Contractor Pile Driving or Divers Pool & Spa Contractor Plumbers (Contractor) Roofing Contractor Sheet Metal Contractor Solar (Contractor) Other: Contractors  $425 $185 $100  $100 $100 $100 $100 $100 $100 $100 $100 $100 $100 $100 $100  HEALTH, WILLNESS & PERSONAL CARE hropractoi/Osteopatns Businesses Dancing Schools/Halls Day care centers Day Spa Dental Offices Dry. Cleaners Fitness Centers Hair, Nail & Beauty Salons Laundry and Linen! Services  $100 $35 $30 $100 $100 $80 $80 $25 $100  Page 13 of 19    Massage Therapist Studio/Shop Medical Offices/Services Music Schools Optometrists Offices Psychologists Offices Tailoring Shops Veterinary Services  $100 $100 $30 $100 $100 $40 $100 $75  Other: Health, Wellness, and Personal Care HOSPITALITY, LODGING & ENTERTAINMENT Amusement Parks (permanent) Bed and Breakfasts Boarding Rooms (Houses) Bowling Alleys Circus, Carnivals, and Fairs (transient) Cooking Schools Hotels  $375 $12,00 per unit $100 $12.00 per unit $20 $300 $40 $12.00 per unit $10.00 per unit $25.00 per unit $175 $12.00 per unit $50 $75 $100 $50 $25.00 per unit $50  Beer and Wine Bars (no food) (includes branding items)  Marinas (Slips, Storage, Dry & Wet) Monthly' Vacation Rentals (Residential Zones) Moving Pictures/Performance Theaters  Motels  Restaurants (no alcohol- -includes branding items). Restaurants with beer & wine (includes branding items) Restaurants with fulll bar (includes branding items) Rinks, Skating, Bicycle or Other Short-term Vacation Rentals (Commercial & O/R: Zones) Video Game Rooms (Permanent) Other: Hospitality, Lodging and Entertainment  $75.00 unless multiple units, which would be $10.00 per unit  Page 14 of 19    MANUFACTURING & INDUSTRIAL SERVICES Cement or Artificial Stone Manufacturing Companies Electronics Sales and/or Repair Businesses Electrical Enèrgy Companies, distribution of Ice Manufacturing Companies Machine & Fixture Installation Companies Machine and/or Welding Shops Other: Manufacturing and Industrial Services PROFESSIONAL & BUSINESS! SERVICES Title Companies Accounting Service Businesses Advertising and Marketing Agencies Apartment Managing Companies Architectural Services Auctioneering Companies Auditing Companies Banks Bonding Companies Building and Loan Associations Claims and Collecting Agencies Consulting Services Court Reporter Services Express Courier Services Forestry & Arborist Services Fish & Wildlife Guide Services Insurance Agency or Company Investment and Wealth Brokerage Firms Legal Offices Printing & Office Supplies  $100 $100 $400 $75 $100 $100 $100  $100 $100 $100 $10 per unit $100 $100 $100 $375 $100 $100 $100 $100 $100 $100 $130 $100 $80 $80 $100 $100 $75  Employment Agencies (formèrly Labor Recruiter)  Page 15 of 19    Real Estate Offices Surveyors/Civil Engineers Offices Other: Professional and Business Services REPAIR & MAINTENANCE SERVICES Automotive Parts & Repair Shops Cabinet Makers or Carpenter Shops Çar Wash Businessses Boat Maintenance & Repair Shops Exterminating Businesses  $100 $100 $100  $75 $75 $75 $75 $75 $60 $60 $60 $75 $40 $75 $125 $75 $75  Handyman (e.g. carpentry, repair, etc.) Services Janitorial/Carpet Services/Cleaning Services Landscaping and Yard Maintenance Businesses Monument Companies Piano and Organ Tuning Services Repair and/or Service Shops, etc. Undertakers & Embalming & Funeral Director Services Woodyards or Woodworking Businesses Other: Repair & Maintenance  RETAIL: SERVICES Art Galleries Bicycle Renting/Repair Boutiques Butcher Shops (Retail) Convenience Stores Craft Shop (Arts & Crafts) Gift Shops, Florist Shops Furniture Shops  $50 $50 $50 $50 $50 $50 $50 $50 $50  Page 16 of 19    Gas Stations (Retall) Gas & Oil Dealers (Retail) Grocery Stores Jewelry Shop Motorcycles or Motorbikes Shops Plant Nursery Pawn Shops Pharmacy Photography Studio Seafood (Retail) Shoe Shop Sign Shops Vending Machine Businesses Other: Retail  $100 $100 $100 $50 $50 $50 $80 $120 $50 $60 $50 $50 $50 $50  TRANSPORTATION & LOGISTICS Automobile Dealers Dredging Companies Electric Charging Stations Companies Trucklines & Companies Taxis, Car Service, Limo Businesses Truck & Car Rental Businesses Other: Transportation & Logistics  $100 $185 $50 $400 $50 $75 $75  WHOLESALE AND DISTRIBUTION Beer, Wine & Spirits Production & Distribution Bottling Companies Seafood & Fish- - Wholesale Gasoline and Oil - Wholesale Other: Wholesale and Distribution  $185 $100 $100 $185 $100  Page 17 of 19    (Ord. No. 88-5,513,9-22-4985; Ord. No. 92-9,513, 10-6-1992; Ord. No. 2005.41,518,927205)  Sec. 22-30. BusinesstakrecePtP"renaseregres.  Payenisapsanerenwapeme.AaiRecechrewwisptindorpolsoner emrpehusnusersapasieahMawwmtedydel. (Ord. No. 88-5, 92A98EOA4NA92A.9314106192014M0: 200541,514,92720)  Secr22-31. Compliance. applicable federal, state andl local! laws,  Thei issuance of al business taxr receipt by the city does not constitute. a waiver or release of compliance with  (Ord. No. 88-5,515,9-22-1988; Ord. No. 92-9, 515, 10-6-1992; Ord. No. 2005-11, $15,9-27-2005)  Secs. 22-321-22-50. Reserved.  Section 4.  Severability Clause. Ifa any portion of this ordinancc is declared invalid or  unenforceable, then to the extent it is possiblc to do sO without destroying the overall inlent and effect oft this ordinance, thej portion deemed invalid orl unenforccable, shall bcs scvered here from and the remainder of this Ordinance shall conlinue in full force and effect as ifit wcrc cnacted  without including the portion found to be invalid or unenforceable.  Section 5. All ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict herewith are hereby  repealed.  Section 6. This ordinance shall take effect upon approval by the City Commission.  Created: 2024-02-20 10:51:02 [EST)  (Supp. No. 4)  Page 18 of 19    PASSED FIRST READING ON: PASSED SECOND READING ON:  4122024  CITY OF APALACHICOLA Brenda Ash, Mayor  BY:  ATTEST:  SHENEIDRA CUMMINGS CITY CLERK  Page 19 of 19    APALACHICOLA CITY COMMISSION REQUEST FOR BOARD ACTION Meeting Date: May 7,2024  SUBJECT: Division of Historical Resources, Special Category grant, phase 2HCA  htps//dosfigov/hitoriealgrants/pedaleclal-category-grants,  AGENDA INFORMATION: Agenda Location: Item Number: Department: Presenter:  New Business 1 Grants  Commission Grove, Sarah Bourque  BRIEF SUMMARY Board authorization to applyf fory year two special category repair money grant for thel HCAI in the amount of $350,000. Therei is a 25% match of $87,500 which hast to! be cash however, we are REDI community, 5o we are only required to! have 25% of that match in cash: $21,875. Thel last grant to maker repairs came in under budget fort the year one HCA project by approximately: $19Ks SO we won't have to use the $20,000t the city commissioned: approved fort the extral brick repair work - we This would Phase twol like we got forthe old city hall to continuet the repairs which wouldii include repairs tof front and back doors leaks. The building needs al better gutter system to stop leaks and prevent  could carry that over and use that as the match.  future damage. None of those things were covered by the last grant. RECOMMENDED MOTION AND REQUESTED ACTIONS:  Approve applying for the DHR Special Category grant int the amount of $350,000 and approve a FUNDING SOURCE: Did not spend match previously allocated in budget for last grant $19,000.  match of $21,875.  This could be used as the match.  ATTACHMENTS: List of needed repairs  STAFF'S COMMENTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS: Approval    Repairs:  Replace Front Door (French doors) 2 sets with impact resistant doors Relocate gutter downspout on back of building to accommodate storm shutters  Replace Back Door withi impact resistant door Replace all gutters on building Tuck point and weatherproof second floor brick walls Add Handicap accessible threshold - front andi back door Replacing 9 windows on back of 2nd floor with impact resistant windows. Interior window trim on new downstairs windows.    APALACHICOLA CITY COMMISSION REQUEST FOR BOARD ACTION Meeting Date: May 7, 2024  SUBJECT:  Milkweed planting at city park located at intersection of 12th Street and Bay  Avenue  AGENDA INFORMATION: Agenda Location: New Business Item Number: Department: Contact: Presenter: BRIEF SUMMARY:  2 Donna Ingle Donnal Ingle  Parks and Recreation Committee  A mass planting of Asclepias incarnata pink swamp milkweed - is proposed for the city park The plants will enhance the conservation and visitor-use potential of the property, whereby monarch butterfly habitat willl be created for both adult and larval individuals. There is great ornamental value in planting this incredibly attractive, native milkweed species. This parkisa terrific location due to the fact pink swamp milkweed is salt tolerant and thrives in a wet Aside from monarch conservation, pink swamp milkweed is a rare species ini its own right, and the planting would serve as a conservation opportunity for securing a population of this species The addition of a picnic table along with signage would helpi increase visitation to the park. The addition of these plants will decrease the need for mowing, resulting in less labor required  property at the intersection of 12th Street and Bay Avenue.  environment.  int the area.  tor maintain the park by the city.  RECOMMENDED MOTION AND REQUESTED ACTIONS:  Approval by City Commission so that planting can be accomplished as soon as possible before  the summer heat begins. FUNDING SOURCE: planting.  Scott Davis, Director of the Milkweed Foundation will be donating the plants and: supervising If the City would like a picnic table and signage that would need to be funded by the City,    ATTACHMENTS:  STAFF'S COMMENTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS:    APALACHICOLA CITY COMMISSION REQUEST FOR BOARD ACTION Meeting Date: May7,2024  SUBJECT:  Quit Claim Deed to Franklin County  AGENDAI INFORMATION: Agenda Location: New Business Item Number: Department: Contact: Presenter:  3 Administration Travis Wade Travis Wade/Dan Hartman  BRIEF SUMMARY: Mark Curenton with Franklin County reached out to me and explained that the County is seeking grant funding for renovations to the Fort Coombs Armory building. One of the lots inside the fence at the Armory may be owned by the City of Apalachicola-ownership is unclear. This potential ownershipi is hindering the County's ability to secure the funds, and the County has requested that the City quit claim any interest ini the property to the County.  RECOMMENDED MOTION AND REQUESTED ACTIONS:  FUNDING SOURCE: N/A ATTACHMENTS: Title History  STAFF'S COMMENTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS:    BLOCK9 CITYOFAPALACHICOLA  TAX ROLL  LOTS  OWNER  VALUE  FRANKLIN COUNTY DEED RECORD BOOK L, PAGE 369 - June 9, 1904, John E Grady, a widower, of Franklin County, Florida, sold to Franklin County, Lot 1, Block 9, City ofA Apalachicola. FRANKLIN COUNTY DEED RECORD BOOK R, PAGE: 324- -A August 19, 1907, Franklin County sold to FRANKLIN COUNTY DEED RECORD BOOK BB, PAGE 135 - January: 23, 1929, Lottie May Fannin and H G Fannin, her husband, of Franklin County, Fla., sold to the City of Apalachicola Lots 2, 3, and the SE%ofLot4 4 adjoining Lot 3, Block 9, City of Apalachicola, for $2,500. FRANKLIN COUNTY DEED RECORD BOOK 00, PAGE 425 - July 15, 1948, the City of Apalachicola sold to the State of Florida the SEY of Lot 2, Block 9, City of Apalachicola.  the State of Floridal Lot 1, Block 9, City ofA Apalachicola.    APALACHICOLA CITY COMMISSION REQUEST FOR BOARD ACTION Meeting Date: April 2, 2024  SUBJECT: 2nd Reading Ordinance 2024-01 Business/Ocupational License Tax  AGENDA INFORMATION: item Number: Department: Presenter: BRIEF SUMMARY: Ordinance 2024-01  Agenda Location: Unfinished Business  1 Administration Travis' Wade and Dan Hartman  RECOMMENDED MOTION AND REQUESTED ACTIONS: Approve 2nd Reading Business  /Occupational License Tax Ordinance 2024-01  FUNDING SOURCE: N/A ATTACHMENTS: 1. Ordinance No. 2024-01 Ordinance 2024-01.  STAFF'S COMMENTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS: Staff recommends approval of 2nd reading of    STAFF'S COMMENTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS: Staff recommends approval of 2nd reading  Ordinance 2024-01,    ORDINANCE 2024-01  AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF APALACHICOLA, FLORIDA, AMENDING ORDINANCE 2005-11, (92-9), (88-5), (80-11), (72-4), ADOPTED BY THE CITY COMMISSIONOF APALACHICOLAILORIDA;PROVIDING FORNEWCATEGORIES FOROCCUPATIONAL, BUSINESSES,TRADISOCCUPATIONS, PROFESSIONSAND AGENCIES AND CORPORATION; PROVIDING A NEW SCHEDULE FOR THE PAYMENT AND ENFORCEMENT OF OCCUPATIONAL LICENSE TAX ON BUSINESSES, TRADES, OCCUPATIONS, PROFESSIONS AND AGENCIES AND CORPORATIONS WITHINTHE CITY OF APALACIHICOLA,PIXINGTHEAMOUNIS THERCOF; TO AMEND PART II - CODE, SUBPART A, GENERAL ORDINANCES, CHAPTER 22-LICENSES AND BUSINESS REGULATIONS, ARTICLEI II, BUSINESS TAXRECFIPIS,SECTIOZADTOZI,ROYIDINCPEMALTISTORFAILURETO PAYTHE: SAME; PROVIDING FORTRANSFEROFLICENSE FEE; ANDPROVIDING  FOR. ANEFTECTIVE DATE.  FINDINGS:  WHEREAS, the City of Apalachicola is al Florida Municipality duly incorporated, with all  the rights and powers as provided in S. 2(b), Art. VIII ofthe State Constitution.  WHEREAS the current code provisions applicable to the categories and rates for the local business tax int the City are in need of update. Clarification, revising, and additional categories for the local business tax have been deemed necessary, and the need for adjusting the rates for each  category for businesses located in the City.  WHEREAS, the City ofA Apalachicola has determined thatitisi in thej public interest to adopt  amendments to its General Ordinances pertaining to Business Tax Receipts; and  NOW,THEREFORE, BEIT ORDAINED BYTHE CITY COMMISSION OFTHE CITY  OF 1 APALACHICOLA, FLORIDA, that:  NOTE: Strwek-#rongh language is language proposed to be deleted, Underlined language is amended language, and *** represenfs sections that have beent skipped and that  Apalachicola, Florlda, Code of Ordinances  Created: 2024-02-20 16:51:02 [FST)  (Supp. No. 4)  Page 1 of 19    remain unchanged.  ARTICLEII. BUSINESSTAXRECEPTS  Sec. 22-20. Application.  (a) The cityl levies an occupational license taxf fort the privilege of engaging In or managing any business, profession, or occupation with the city of Apalachicola." The occupational/business license taxi is levied (1) Any person who maintains aj permanent business location or branch office within the city, for the (2) Any person who maintains aj permanent business locâtion or branch officey within the city, for the privilege of engaging in or managing any profession or occupation within the city. (3) Any person who does not qualify under subsection (1) ors subsection (2) of this section and who transacts any business or engages in any occupation or profession ini interstate commerce, ift the license taxi is not prohibited bys séction 8, article 1 of the United! States Constitution.  on:  privilege of engaging in or managing any business within the city.  (b) Itshall be unlawful for any person or entity to carry on, conduct or engage in any business, trade, occupation or profession within the city, without having first completed the application for al business tax receipt, paid the required taxf fee and obtained thei required business tax receipt from the city clerk. New business applicants shalli first complete the: application for al business taxr receipt andi it shall bev verified that the business, trade, occupation or profession is located within the city on property: zonedin accordance with the provisions ofi the Apalachicola Land Development Code. Suéhyefieatonchalbeln sessy-"------- .wMaare--------- c--ww--w.Ape -----sd.aS (c) Thosel businesses wishing to renewi a current issued business taxi receipt may renew their business tax receipts by payingt the required taxi feev when due. An additional completed application or certificate of occupancy will not ber required for renewal ofab business taxi receipt already on record with the city clerk. (d) Ifab business taxr receipti is issued and thel location of thel business office or establishment is not zoned in accord tot the city'sl land development code, the business taxi receipt shall be revoked andt thet feer returned tot the applicant. Final determination ofz zoningr requirements shall be ther responsibility oft the city  businesswithnthedly,  planning office.  (Ord. No. 88-5,91,9-22-1988; Ord. No. 92-9, $1 1, 10-6-1992; Ord. No. 2005-41,51,9-27-2005)  Sec. 22-21. Dates due.  (a) All business tax receipts shall be sold byt the city clerk beginning. July: 1 of each year and shall be due and payable on or before September 30 of eachy year ands shall expire on September 30 of the succeeding year. Any person, firm, or corporation who shall commence any business, trade, occupation or profession or any  Apalachicola, Florida, Code of Ordinances  Created: 2024-02-20: 10:51:02 [EST]  (Supp. No.4)  Page 2 of 19    other activity mentionedi in said schedule for which al business taxi receipt per annum is required may purchase al business taxr receipt for ther remainder oft the paid year if commencing after Aprilla at one-half the price required to bey paid, and alll business taxi receipts shall expire on September 30. (b) Nol business taxi receipt shall bei issued forr more than one year, and all business taxi receipts shalle expire on  October 1 ofe eachy year, except as provided bys state law.  (Ord. No. 885,52,9-22-1988; Ord. No. 92-9,52, 10-6-1992; Ord. No. 2005-41,52,927-2005)  Sec. 22-22. Appropriation of proceeds of tax.  The proceeds of thet tax hereby levied arel hereby appropriated toi the general fund account of the city. (Ord. No. 88-5,53,9-22-1988; Ord. No. 92-9,53,10-6-1992; Ord. No. 2005-11,93,927-205)  Sec. 22-23. Transfer of license.  Any business taxi receipt may bet transferred to a new owner when there is al bona fide sale oft thel business upon payment ofat transfer fee sesablshetbyneay, oft ten percent of the annuall license tax, buti notl less than $3.00 or more than $25.00, and presêntation oft thec original licénse ande évidence oft the sale. presentatonoFthe --a-wwAy.s (Ord. No. 88-5, $4,9-22-1988; Ord.I No. 92-9,54, 10-6-1992; Ord. No. 2005-11,94,927-205)  inspector  Sec. 22-24. Delinquent taxes.  Those business taxi receipts not renewed by October 1 of each year shall be considered delinquent and subject toa delinquency penalty of ten percent for the month of October, plus an additional five percent penalty for each month of delinquency thereafter until paid. Thet total delinquency penalty shall not exceed: 25 percent of (Ord. No. 88-5,55,9-22-1988; Ord. No. 92.-9,55,10-6-1992; Ord. No. 2005-11,55,9272005)  thel business taxr receipt for the delinquent establishment.  Sec. 22-25. Penalty.  (a) Any person engaging in or managing any business, occupation, or profession without first obtaining al local business taxr receipt, ifr required hereunder, shall be subject to a penalty of 25 percent of thel license (b) Any person who engages ina any! business, occupation, or profession covered by this chapter, who does not pay the required business taxv within 150 days after thei initial notice oft tax due, and who does not obtain the required receipti is subject to civil actions and penalties, including court costs, reasonable attorney fees, additional administrative costs incurred as a result of collection efforts, and ap penalty of up to! $250.00. (Ord. No. 88-5, $56,7,9-22-1988; Ord. No. 929,556,7,1061992 Ord. No. 2005-11, $56,7,9-27-2005)  determined tol be due.  Created: 2024-02-20 10:51:02 [EST)  (Supp. No.4 4)  Page 3 of19    Sec. 22-26. Charitable organizations.  Ther requirements of those organizations for occasional sales of fundraising projects are thes same as provided  byFS.5205.192.  (Ord. No. 88-5,59,9-22-198; Ord. No. 92-9,59, 10-6-1992; Ord. No. 2005-11,59,927-2005) Sec. 22-27. Dispute over category of business or occupational license fee.  Ifany person ore entity engaging in any occupation or business for profit within the city disagrees as to which category his business isi in ort thet fee assessed for al business taxi receipt, the city clerk, with assistance from the building inspector, shalli investigatel hist type of business or occupation andi make thet final determination oft the (Ord. No. 88-5, $10, 9-22-1988; Ord. No. 92-9,510, 10-6-1992; Ord. No. 2005-11, $10,9-27-2005)  appropriate category and/or fee.  Sec. 22-28. Posting license.  Every business tax receipt issued under the provisions oft this article shalll bey posted at the! place of business  for which thel business taxr receipt wasi issued in a convenient and conspicuous place. (Ord. No. 88-5, 511, 9-22-1988; Ord. No. 92-9,511, 10-6-1992; Ord. No. 200541,911,92720)  Sec. 22-29. Business tax schedule. 1988-2024, at thei following amounts:  The amount of business tax levied andi imposed upon every person that shall engage in or manage any of the businesses, professions, privileges or occupations is hereby fixed, graded and determined! beginning October1,  Business  Tax-Levied  A--- $85.94 wtawAeda adatra.w EETE CAateper dhadalw HHpstspes  $85.94 $171.88 $17.19 $51.56 $51.56 $85.94  awo-A  (4)-Agencies:  GSA.-s--w-A stngpoisimanpathahasMaasetime  b-Rentaler-celecting-Peryea: €-Cerperations.  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(41)Barbersheps: aOne-chaif b-fachaeHonalcha, 12)-Beaulyparlers: a-One-operater. .fadhdnemalepeaten  3Bieydei.rentingerrepalne-peryear: lorpbvnepalerhalidsieeshtaaeen  ET------ $17.19  Created: 2824-82-20 10:51:02 (EST)  (Supp. No.4)  Page 5 of 19    HadRwéseA e-a.a--wsawseeNs whatherospladorekperrom,petyen.  $3.44  6/Bondimgsempanes.  $85.94  ENNec---Aee $171.88  year  teRaE  $17.19 $85.94  aswYaNate ------- ww-Aa amatherraahdaasissmede opalingandiboanasedstomsppetyear: eyasnas-paauenar  $85.94 $85.94 $85.94 $137.50 $85.94 $137.50 $85.94 $85.94 $85.94 $85.94 $85.94 $85.94 $85.94 $85.94 $85.94 (see merchants) $85.94 $85.94 $68.75 $85.94  a.Dentists: b.Lawyers, e-Physeansfsurgeons. d-Optometrists. -Hiepaderfeatepats: f.Psycholegists, andpaaconen h.Veterinarians. t-Cowrtreperters. Architects k-Auctioneers, Foresters:  muneyet-Miemenes: ACMPOPodsSyPeyEaN QBussatemponesons  EAsNSIENANw--waN ewwttaaw nilemrwadnsantepadeyednanes. 24/Cabinet-makersercarpentersheps:  (25/Garwashes.  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(65)-Newspapers:  (67/Pawn-shops- GPanesdieersants:  mpatawmuhwypPwswpaiieepioaA A-ssasw-tawe etem-peadleP-ahaiinathetncaelielsioure. -wwr-s.-ee ---- twsw-.e rppahepataenwstgwesewe a-w-iw.--- r-.ww.-waw -wwa.---- w.wwy Mad-wai-wsharwwww swtww-aaArws  door  merdhamndaessordineolw.  ----  within-this-eity  Created: 2024-02-20 10:51:02 [EST]  (Supp. No. 4)  Page 9 of 19    edalasee 74/Photegraphers  $103.13 $85.94 $25.75 $85-94 $55.00 $55.00 $85.94 $85.94  E-  RmsePaeaad.t  CAAAReENE 4Paningaliceswp 75)-Radie-stalions: 9Reakesatebrokets.   -w-waidwae  aharhises BHepraerees a-Bieydes-mismalmalel: -Beatsamdboatmoos:  $34.38 $85.94 $85.94 $42.94 $68.75 $85.94 $34.38 $85.94 $34.38 $85.94 $55.00 $85.94 $51.56 $34.38 $34.38 $386.69 $309.38 $68.75 $386.69 $103.13  AsaSNisaai-ateN TEEEEA -Pneteisealrersoes, 6-16t025eahxorses: e-ver5ehaliserstoos  AREMEwAMauReeNwhaathimalen ctsere. Fisméngtpemita,nalanatélent- aRIbpea.  (81)Shee-shops locations (84)Tallors (85)-Taxidermists 8-aephomeempne: EPiawnslkamen (8/Televisionsiations. 9wainssersampne: TIapieA  pwwdap..Nee  EE-EA  EdeANENMAETeA  Created: 2024-02-26 10:51:02 (EST)  (Supp. No. 4)  Page 10 of 19    GuMiasilasemhaineranderhmsadiste.  $128-88  Aa-aw.w   - .- w----- - hwéNw.wywHaaaatiadilaayt ------ - X------ -- ------ -- -aiteaumaANAOA-TAswwawwdiaamiypsse. - -- ----- sHeler-hekemaltemiwenssslawe - -- "homimspasaiNwawswwwwwwachw-smsswN. - -- ----- - --------- -- ----e - - - - -  sonssawtwwwahtpatemah.s  alion,halheseuiyafawalalono'l:cade  Created: 2024-02-20 10:51:02 [EST)  (Supp. No, 4)  Page 11 of 19    9/Vendingmachhes:  EATStpaNs $42.94 machineormeshamiealdaeadioepenatebyhelmsenion mtesuchmséhineakscokerahepuposedi ymren-.-a aw-wePmpeee waa-wwswA sllandamusement,eaxhpastemsaneusedintheely/pe: -heaboveeisicatienshalasaphielhelelowmg-mscnes whidhareseparsieèyiuesdvemdhneranmsane,AheMPEwN  year  madhinespepemmatane,amiaia-mahnes. AAp.r MApesPENeN 9Wosyerdserpetsonsselingwes:  $55.00 $13-75 $34.38  EA--- $85.94  Created: 2024-02-28 10:51:02 [EST]  (Supp. No.4 4)  Page 12 of 19    COMMUNICATION & MEDIA Telecommunications Companies Newspaper and Publishing Companies Other: Communication & Media CONTRACTORS (DBPR LICENSED) Building Contractor Cement/Concrete Contractor Electriclan (Contractor) HVAC/Mechanical) Contractor Painters- Contractor Pile Driving or Divers Pool & Spa Contractor Plumbers (Contractor) Roofing Contractor Sheet Metal Contractor Solar (Contractor) Other: Contractors  $425 $185 $100  $100 $100 $100 $100 $100 $100 $100 $100 $100 $100 $100 $100  HEALTH, WILLNESS & PERSONAL CARE Chropractor/Osteopaths Businesses Dancing Schools/Halls Day care centers Day Spa Dental Offices Dry Cleaners Fitness Centers Halr, Nail & Beauty Salons Laundry and Linen! Services  $100 $35 $30 $100 $100 $80 $80 $25 $100  Page 13 of 19    Massage Therapist Studio/Shop Medical Offices/Services Music Schools Optometrists Offices Psychologists Offices Tailoring Shops Veterinary: Services  $100 $100 $30 $100 $100 $40 $100 $75  Other: Health, Wellness, and Personal Care HOSPITALITY, LODGING & ENTERTAINMENT Amusement Parks (pèrmanent) Bed and Breakfasts Boarding Rooms (Houses) Bowling Alleys Circus, Carnivals, and Fairs (translent) CookingSchools Hotels  $375 $12.00 per unit $100 $12.00 per unit $20 $300 $40 $12.00 per unit $10.00 per unit $25.00 per unit $175 $12.00 per unit $50 $75 $100 $50 $25.00 per unit $50  Beer and' Wine Bars (nof food) (includes brandingi items)  Marinas (Slips, Storage, Dry & Wet) Monthly Vacation Rentals (Residential: Zones) Moving Pictures/Performance Theaters  Motels  Restaurants (no alcohol-includes branding items) Restaurants with beer & wine (includes brandingi items) Restaurants with full bar (includes branding items) Rinks, Skating, Bicycle or Other Short-term Vacation Rentals (Commercial & O/RZ Zones) Video Game Rooms (Permanent) Other: Hospitality, Lodging and Entertainment  $75.00 unless multiple units, which would be $10.00 per unit  Page 14 of 19    MANUFACTURING: & INDUSTRIAL: SERVICES Cement or Artificial Stone Manufacturing Companies Electronics Sales and/or Repair Businesses Electrical Energy Companies, distribution of Ice Manufacturing Companies Machine & Fixture Installation Companies Machine and/or Welding Shops Other: Manufacturing and Industrial Services PROFESSIONAL & BUSINESS SERVICES Titlé Companies Accounting Service Businesses Advertising àndi Marketing Agencies Apartment Managing Companies Architectura Services Auctioneering Companies Auditing Companies Banks Bonding Companies Building and Loan Associations Claims and Collecting Agencies Consulting Services Court Reporter Services Express Courier Services Forestry & Arborist Services Fish & Wildlife Guide! Services Insurance Agency or Company Investment and Wealth Brokerage Firms Legal Offices Printing & Office Supplies  $100 $100 $400 $75 $100 $100 $100  $100 $100 $100 $10 per unit $100 $100 $100 $375 $100 $100 $100 $100 $100 $100 $130 $100 $80 $80 $100 $100 $75  Employment. Agencies (formèrly! Labor Recruiter)  Page 15 of 19    Real Estate Offices Surveyors/Civil Engineers Offices Other: Professional and Business Services REPAIR & MAINTENANCE SERVICES Automotive Parts & Répair Shops Cabinet Makers or Carpenter Shops Çar Wash Businessses Boat Maintenance & Repair Shops Exterminating Businesses  $100 $100 $100  $75 $75 $75 $75 $75 $60 $60 $60 $75 $40 $75 $125 $75 $75  Handyman (e.g. carpentry, repair, etc.) Services Janitorial/Carpet: Services/Cleaning: Services Landscaping and' Yard Maintenance Businesses Monument Companies Piano and Organ Tuning Services Repair and/or Service Shops, etc. Undertakers & Embalming & Funeral Director Services Woodyards or Woodworking Businesses Other: Repair & Maintenance  RETAILSERVICES Art Galleries Bicycle Renting/Repair Boutiques Butcher Shops (Retall) Convenience! Stores Craft Shop (Arts & Crafts) Gift Shops Florist Shops Furniture Shops  $50 $50 $50 $50 $50 $50 $50 $50 $50  Page 16 of 19    Gas Stations (Retall) Gas & Oil Dealers (Retail) Grocery Stores Jewelry Shop Motorcycles or Motorbikes! Shops Plant Nursery Pawn Shops Pharmacy Photography Studio Seafood (Retail) Shoe Shop Sign Shops Vending Machine Businesses Other: Retail  $100 $100 $100 $50 $50 $50 $80 $120 $50 $60 $50 $50 $50 $50  TRANSPORTATION & LOGISTICS Automobile Dealers Dredging Companies Electric Charging Stations Companies Trucklines & Companies Taxis, Car Service, Limo Businesses Truck & Car Rental Businesses Other.Transportation & Logistics  $100 $185 $50 $400 $50 $75 $75  WHOLESALE ANDI DISTRIBUTION Beer, Wine & Spirits Production & Distribution Bottling Companles Seafood & Fish-Wholesale Gasoline and Oll-Wholesale Other:Wholesale: andi Distribution  $185 $100 $100 $185 $100  Page 17 of 19    (Ord. No. 88-5,513,9-22-1986; Ord. No. 929,13,106199201d.M No. 200541,913,92720)  Sec. 22-30. Buginesstawrecalptpurchase/egure..  rw-wwenS---.Ea - ------.-A Ord. No. 200541,914,927205)  Secr22-31. Compliance, applicable federal, state andl local laws,  Thei issuance ofal business taxr receipt byt the city does not constitute a walver ort release of compliance with  (Ord. No. 88:5,515,9-22-1988; Ord. No. 92-9, $15, 10-6-1992; Ord. No. 2005-11, $15,9-27-2005)  Secs. 22-321--22-50. Reserved.  Section 4.  Severability Clause. If any portion of this ordinance is declared invalid or  unenforceable, then to the extent it is] possible to do sO without destroying the overall intent and effect ofthis ordinance, the portion deemed invalid or unenforccable, shall be: severed here from and the remainder of this Ordinance shall continue in full force and effect as ifity wcre enacted  without including the portion found to bei invalid or unenforceable.  Section 5. All ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict herewith are hereby  repealed.  Section 6. This ordinance shall take effect upon approval by the City Commission.  Created: 2024-02-20 10:51:02 [EST)  (Supp. No. 4)  Page 18 of 19    PASSED FIRST READING ON: PASSED SECOND READING ON:  CITY or APALACHICOLA Brenda Ash, Mayor  BY:  ATTEST:  SHENEIDRA CUMMINGS CITY CLERK  Page 19 of 19    APALACHICOLA CITY COMMISSION REQUEST FORI BOARD ACTION Meeting Date: May7,2024  SUBJECT:  Resolution 2024-03  AGENDA INFORMATION: Item Number: Department: Contact: Presenter:  Agenda Location: Unfinished Business  2 Administration Travis' Wade Travis' Wade  BRIEFS SUMMARY: At the November 7, 2023 meeting, the Commission approved the City's application for a State Revolving Loan to fund an FDEP required Lead Service Line Inventory. The loan includes a 49% principal forgiveness clause that results int the City paying for 51%of the total. At the time the City was not aware that the Resolution is required.  RECOMMENDED MOTION AND REQUESTED ACTIONS: -Motion. Approve Resolution: 2024-03  FUNDING SOURCE: ATTACHMENTS:  STAFF'S COMMENTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS: Staffrecommends approval    CITY OFAPALACHICOLA RESOLUTION: 2024-03  ARESOLUTION OFTHE CITY OF APALACHICOLA, FLORIDA RELATING TOTHE STATE REVOLVING FUND LOAN PROGRAM; MAKINGI FINDINGS; AUTHORIZING THE LOAN APPLICATION;AUTHORIZING THE LOAN/AGREEMENT: ESTABLISHING PLEDGED REVENUES; DESIGNATINGAUTHORIZEDREPAESENTATVES,PROVIDING ASSURANCES; PROVIDING FOR  CONFLICTS,SEVERABILITY,AND EFFECTIVE DATE. LCRRO Compliance Phase 11 Lead Service Linel Inventory; and  WHEREAS, Florida Statutes provide for loans tol local government agencies toi financet the WHEREAS, Florida Administrative Code rules require authorization to apply for loans, to establish pledged revenues, to designate an authorized representative; to provide assurances of compliance withl loan program requirements; andt to enteri intoa al loan agreement; and  WHEREAS, the State Revolving Fund! Loan priority list desgnatesloanNumber LS190310 WHEREAS, the City of Apalachicola, Florida, intends to enteri into al loan agreement with the! Department of Environmental Protection under the State Revolving! Fund for project financing. NOWTHEREFORE BEI IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF  as eligible for available funding; and  APALACHICOIA,PONDA, ASI FOLLOWS:  SECTIONI. The foregoing findings arei incorporated herein by reference and made a parthereof. SECTION II. The City of Apalachicola, Floridal is authorized to apply for al loantoi finance the SECTIONIII. Ther revenues! pledged fort the repaymentofthel loani isthel Loan Reserve. Account with SECTIONIV. The HyaneMaavaaany designated as the authorized representative SECTIONV, The Mayor, Brenda Ash, is hereby designated as the authorized representative to execute thel loan agreement whichy will become al binding obligation in accordance withi itst terms when signed byl both parties. Mayor Brenda Ashi is authorizedi to represent the Cityi inc carrying out the City'sr responsibilitiesi under thel loan agreement andi is authorizedto delegate responsibitity to appropriate City Stafft to carryoutt technical, numdhamdaminisvaheaethwisasdiaidwa  project.  Centennial Banki int the amount of $27,348.00.  top provide assurances and commitments required byt thel loan: application.  the loan agreement.    SECTION VI. Thel legal authority for borrowing moneys tot finance this project is 166.111 Florida SECTION VII. All resolutions or part of resolutions in conflict with any of the provisions of this SECTIONVI. If any or portion of as section of this resolution proves toi bei invalid, unlawful, or unconstitutionalltahal. not be held toi invalidate or impair the validity, force, or effect of any other SECTION IX. Thisr resolution shall become effective immediately upon its! passage and adoption.  Statutes.  resolution: are hereby repealed.  section or part of thisr resolution.  PASSED AND ADOPTED THIS 7HDAY OFMAY,2024.  APPROVED ASTO FORMAND LEGALITY  BRENDAASH,MAYOR ATTEST:  DAN HARTMAN, CITY ATTORNEY  MENHDMGPMGKCIYCIENE    APALACHICOLA CITY COMMISSION REQUEST FOR BOARD ACTION Meeting Date: May' 7,2024  SUBIECT:  Franklin County Republican Executive Committee Lease Request  AGENDA INFORMATION: Item Number: Department: Contact: Presenter:  Agenda Location: Unfinished Business  3 Administration Travis' Wade Travis' Wade/Brant Banks  BRIEF SUMMARY: Brant Banks, representing the Franklin County Republican Executive Committee, was shown space in the City Hall complex and quoted $250/month based on a $.29/sq ft price that was calculated as a fair market price based on comparable spaces. Mr. Banks is requesting a decreased rate based on rates paid by other tenants.  RECOMMENDED MOTION AND REQUESTED ACTIONS:  FUNDING SOURCE: N/A ATTACHMENTS: None  STAFF'S COMMENTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS:    APALACHICOLA CITY COMMISSION REQUEST FORI BOARD ACTION Meeting Date: May 7, 2024  SUBJECT:  Rules of Procedure  AGENDA INFORMATION: Item Number: Department: Contact: Presenter:  Agenda Location: Unfinished Business  4 Administration Travis' Wade Travis' Wade  BRIEFSUMMARY: Suggestions for amending the Rules of Procedure were submitted by Commissioner George and Mayor Ash. Those suggestions are attached.  RECOMMENDED MOTION AND REQUESTED ACTIONS:  FUNDING SOURCE: N/A  ATTACHMENTS: Suggestions by Commissioner George and Mayor Ash, along with a Draft of  the Amended Rules of Procedure  STAFF'S COMMENTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS:    RULES OF PROCEDURE FOR THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF APALACHICOLA EFFECTIVE JUNE 4, 2019  The City of Apalachicola Charter allows the City Council to adopt procedural guidelines for City Council meetings to the extent they do not conflict with local or state law. The following Rules of Procedure will provide more detailed guidelines for the conduct of efficient and orderly meetings. Robert's Rules of Order will serve as a guide for parliamentary procedures in the conduct of all City Commission meetings. Any exceptions noted int these rules or by Resolution of the Commission shall take precedence. A violation of parliamentary procedure shall not call into question the validity of any decision or action of the Commission sol long as the requirements of State law and the City Charter have been met andi the intent of the Commission is clear from the minutes of the proceedings.  PARLIAMENTARY PROCEDURE  RULES OF CIVILITY  The City of Apalachicola encourages citizen participation in the democratic process and recognizes and protects the right of freedom of speech afforded to all. As the City Commission conducts the business oft the City, rules of civility shall apply. City Commission members, City officials, and members of the public are toi respectfully communicate according to the City Commission's Rules of Procedure. Persons shall speak only when recognized by the Presiding Officer and, at that time, refrain from engaging inj personal attacks or derogatory or offensive language. Comments from citizens being made at: a time other than during the period titled "Public Comments" should be focused on the issue at hand. Outbursts will not bei tolerated. and those who do not conduct themselves in a respectful and lawful manner shall be subject to removal as outlined in the City Commission's Rules of Procedure. It  shall be the responsibility of each individual to demonstrate civility.  PREFACE  The City of Apalachicola conducts municipal government, performs municipal functions, and renders municipal services and exercises any power for municipal purposes according to the City Charter, except as otherwise provided for by law. Any conflict or need for clarification arising out of the following Rules of Procedure shall be resolved, where applicable, by provisions of the City Charter which shall prevail, except as otherwise provided for by law. Any Amendments to the City Charter which may require revisions toi the Rules of Procedure. shall be administratively prepared by the City These Rules of Procedure are adopted by the City Commission to guide the City Commission through its primary operations and functions, They are designed to provide the structure needed to conduct City! business while also maintaining the flexibility needed to efficiently and effectively carry out the The Government in the Sunshine Act, also known as the Sunshine Law, provides a right of access to governmenta proceedings of public boards or commissions at both the state and local levels. The law ise equally applicable to elected and appointed boards, and applies to any gathering of two or more  Clerk and adopted by the City Commission.  public business as circumstances may dictate.    members oft the same board to discuss some matter which will foreseeably come before that board for action. Members-elect to: such boards or commissions are also: subject to the Sunshine Law, even though they have not yet taken office. There are three basic requirements of S. 286.011, F.S.:( (1) meetings of public boards or commissions must be open to the public; (2) reasonable notice ofs such meetings must be given; and (3) minutes of the meetings must be taken and promptly recorded. All City Commission meetings shall be held ini the Cemmwniy-Center; 1-Bay-Avenue 74 6th Street, Apalachicola, Florida, unless advertised otherwise, and shall be open to the public. In case of emergency, the Mayor may designate an appropriate meeting place for a meeting open to the public. Robert's Rules of Order, as revised, sol long as they do not conflict with Ordinances, Statutes, these Rules, or the Apalachicola Charter, shall be used as a guide in conducting City Commission meetings. As noted in City Charter Section 17, the City Commission shall hold regular meetings on the first Tuesday after the first Monday of each month commencing at 6:00 4:00 p.m. From time to time, regular meetings may be adjusted by Resolution of the City Commission to accommodate a holiday schedule. Meetings shall also be rescheduled to accommodate Elections as scheduled by the Franklin County Supervisor of Elections. The news media shall be notified and appropriate notice shall be  RULE1  MEETINGS  RULE2  REGULAR MEETINGS  posted at City Hall and on the City's website.  RULE3  SPECIAL MEETINGS  The Mayor, or in the Mayor'sabsence, the Mayor Pro-Tem, two (2) or more Commission members, or the City Manager, may call or schedule a Special Meeting of the City Commission. Aminimum of forty eight (48) hours' notice shall be given to all City Commission members for all Special City Commission Meetings. Notice of the call of such Special Meetings shall be by majority agreement of the City Commission, or in writing, signed by the party or parties making the call, and shall be served on every member, either by notifying the member in person, by telephone, electronic media, or byl leaving a copy of said notice at the member's legal residence. The news media, the City Attorney, the City Clerk, the City Manager, and affected Department Heads shall also be notified. The notice shall state the business to be transacted at such meeting and no other business than that sO specified shall be transacted. Only matters on the agenda or matters of an emergency nature may be acted upon by the Commission. Justification of emergency action shall be noted in the minutes of the meeting. Notice  shall be posted at City Hall.  RULE4 4  EMERGENCY MEETINGS  The Mayor, or in the Mayor's absence, the Mayor Pro-Tem, two (2) or more Commission members, or the City Manager, may call an Emergency Meeting of the City Council upon not less than six (6) hours' notice to every City Commission member. Notice of the call ofs such Emergency Meetings shall be in writing, signed by the party or parties making the call, and: shall be served on every member, either by notifying the member in person, by telephone, electronic media, or by leaving a copy ofs said notice at the member's legal residence. The news media, the City Attorney, the City Clerk, the City Manager, and affected Department Heads shall also be notified. The notice shall state the business to be transacted at such meeting and no other business than that sO specified shall be transacted. Notice shall be posted at City Hall. If there is no longer a need for an Emergency Meeting, the entity that  called the meeting is authorized to cancel such meeting.    RULE 5  WORKSHOPS  Av workshop may be called orally or in writing by the Mayor, any two (2) or more City Commission members, or the City Manager. The City Commission can initiate workshops, also known as Special Meetings, that are public meetings to improve communication, to gain information, or to create: a stronger working relationship among the elected officials of the general city government. Public attendance is encouraged. Ar minimum of forty-eight (48) hours' notice shall be given for all  Workshops and shall be posted at City Hall.  RULE6  QUORUM AND ATTENDANCE  (a) AC Quorum of the City Commission for the transaction of any business shall consist of three (3) members, but a lesser number may adjourn from time to time until a quorum is present. Once ac quorum has been established, a majority of the City Commission present at the meeting shall be required to carry a motion, unless, by Statute, Ordinance, or other regulation, an extraordinary majority (4/5ths) of the City Commission is required for approval. Absence from four consecutive regular meetings of the Commission shall operate to vacate the seat ofa member, unless such absence is excused by the Commission by Resolution. As stated in City Charter Section 20, "The affirmative vote of three members shall be necessary to adopt any ordinance or resolution, and the passage of all ordinances and resolutions shall be taken by the (b) City Commission members may participate at all regular, special, or emergency meetings of the City Commission by use of electronic media ini those instances where the member is temporarily deployed, reassigned, activated, or transferred by any branch of the United States Military or the Florida National Guard for a period of longer than thirty (30) days. Inaddition, this policy shall cover any other situation resulting int the absence of the member due toil illness, medical related issues of a non-incapacitation nature, or extraordinary circumstances related to their job or family emergencies causing them to be physically unable to attend a meeting. Inall instances, participation by electronic media will only be allowed if a quorum is physically (c) In addition to the City Commission members, City officials whose regular attendance shall be required atr meetings of the City Commission: aret the: City Attorney, City Clerk, City Manager, or their designees, and City Department Directors as charged by the City Manager. The Chief of Police, or their representative, shall be present to provide security and assistance in  "yeas" and "nays" and entered upon the journal."  present at the site where the meeting is actually being held.  maintaining order.  RULE7  NEW COUNCIL MEMBERS  The term of City Commission members elected to office shall commence on the first Tuesday following the first Monday in October following the general election. A swearing-in ceremony for the new City Commission members will be coordinated by the City Clerk. The City Clerk in conjunction with the City  Manager will provide orientationmaterials.    RULE 8  ELECTION OF MAYOR PRO-TEM  (a) The election of Mayor Pro-Tem pursuant to! Section 16 of the Charter shall occur at the first regular meeting following each regular municipal election at which newly elected  Commissioners assume their duties of office.  (b) In case of the absence or temporary disability of the Mayor, the Mayor Pro-Tem serves as the Presiding Officer during the absence. In case of the absence or temporary disability of the Mayor and Mayor Pro-Tem, an Acting Chair, elected from members of the City Council, serves  during the continuance of the absences or disabilities.  RULE 9  PRESIDING OFFICER  (a) The Mayor, or int the Mayor's absence the Mayor Pro-Tem shall preside over all meetings of the Commission. Int the absence of the Mayor and Mayor Pro-Tem, at the hour fixed for any meeting, the City! Manager shall call the City Council to order, whereupon a temporary Chair shall be elected by the members present. Upon arrival of the Mayor and Vice-Mayor, the temporary Chair shall relinquish the chair upon conclusion of the business immediately before (b) The Presiding Officer shall be responsible for enforcing the Rules of Procedure and conducting meetings in a manner which preserves order and decorum, prevents attacks on personalities or the impugning of members' motives, and confine debate or comments to the question under discussion. The Mayor shall endeavor to conduct meetings in a fashion that draws balance between the informality and congeniality possible in a small community' while also maintaining the decorum and formality necessary to conduct business in an orderly fashion. (c) The Presiding Officer shall take the Chair at the hour fixed for the meeting and call the members to order. The Presiding Officer shall state every question given before the Commission. The City Clerk will record the vote on all matters in which the recording of yeas and nays is required by law or with respect to which any member requests such recording. The Presiding Officer or City Clerk will announce the decision of the City Commission on all subjects and the Presiding Officer will decide on questions of order. Any member may appeal from the decision of the Presiding Officer, in which event a majority vote of the members present shall govern and conclusively determine the ruling appealed. No other business, except a motion to adjourn or to lay on the table, shall be in order until the question on appeal has been decided. (d) The Presiding Officer shall remain objective, consistent with Robert's Rules of Order. According to Robert's "Rule. Against Chair's Participation in Debate," the Presiding Officer has, as an individual, the same rights in debate as any other member; but the impartiality required oft the Chair in an assembly precludes exercising these rights while presiding. On certain occasions, the Presiding Officer may believe that a crucial factor relating to such a question has been overlooked and that their obligation as a member to call attention to the point outweighs their duty to preside at that time. If the Presiding Officer wishes to place a motion, the gavel must be  the Commission.  relinquished.    Based upon these Rules of Procedure, the gavel will be relinquished in the following order:  1. Mayor Pro-Tem; 3. City Clerk/City Manager.  2. Other City Commission members based on seniority of tenure;  The "Rule. Against Chair's Participation in Debate" further states that the Presiding Officer who relinquished the chair shall not return to it until the pending main question has been disposed of, since they have shown themselves, to be partisan as far as that particular matter is concerned. Unless al Presiding Officer is extremely sparing in leaving the chair to take parti in debate, they may destroy members' confidence in the impartiality of their approach to the task Once a motion has been made and second received, the Presiding Officer shall hear comments from the other City Commission members. Following comments from the other City Commission members, the Presiding Officer shall be permitted to provide their input on the (e) The Presiding Officer may declare the meeting adjourned at any time int the event of an  of presiding.  motion.  emergency affecting the safety of those present.  RULE1 10  CITY CLERK  (a) The City Clerk, or Deputy Clerk, serves as parliamentarian, and advises the Presiding Officer as too correct rules of procedure or questions of specifici rule application. The City Clerk calls to the attention of the Presiding Officer any error in the proceedings that may: affect the substantive (b) Itshall be the duty of the City Clerk of the City Commission, in addition to other duties prescribed by law, to! keep and preserve correct minutes of the proceedings of the City Commission. The minutes shall be a public record. Proposed. substantive additions or corrections to proposed minutes, other than spelling and grammatical corrections, shall be furnished in writing to the City Clerk not lessi than twelve (12) hours prior to the meeting at which approval action is scheduled. The record of every meeting when approved and entered int the minutes shall be signed byt the Presiding Officer at such meeting and attested by the City Clerk. The City Clerk shall prepare an Agenda for each regular meeting of the City Commission in the order of business and furnish a copy thereof to each member, the City Attorney, and the City Manager at least seventy-two (72) hours in advance of said meeting. All official meetings of the Commission shall be recorded on anautomatic recording device by tape, record, or other device and permanently preserved int the official records of the City or until their destruction as (c) Requests for copies of public records regarding a meeting of the City Commission shall be made through the Office of the City Clerk. The cost shall bei in accordance with State law.  rights of any City Commission member or may otherwise do harm.  specifically: authorized by the State or City Commission.    RULE 11  RULES OF DEBATE  (a) The Presiding Officer may move, second, and debate subject only to such limitation of debate as are enforced by these standing rules on all members and shall not be deprived of any of the (b) When a member desires to speak in debate on a subject open to debate, the member must address the Presiding Officer. When recognized by the Presiding Officer, the member may speak only on maters germane to the business or questions under debate. (c) A member, once recognized, shall not be interrupted while speaking unless the member is called to order for transgressing any rule of the City Commission or failing to maintain proper decorum. Ifar member is called to order while speaking, the member shall cease speaking until (d) After the decision on any question, it shall be in order only for a member voting ont the prevailing side to move for reconsideration at the same meeting, but such motion mayl be seconded by the member. If a motion to reconsider is lost, it shall not be renewed again at the same meeting. A motion to reconsider may be laid on the table or postponed indefinitely, and the effect of such action in either case shall be to defeat the motion to reconsider and to  rights and privileges as a member.  the questions of order is determined by the Presiding Officer.  prevent further consideration thereof.  RULE12  CONDUCT AND RESPONSIBILITY OF MEMBER  (a) Any member who is unable to attend a City Commission or other meeting due to sickness or for a duly authorized reason shall notify the City Clerk, who shall notify the Presiding Officer before (b) No member present at any meeting of the City Commission shall leave the meeting without (c) While the City Commission is in session, the members shall preserve order and decorum. A member shall neither by conversation or otherwise delay or interrupt the proceedings or the peace of the City Commission, or disturb any member while speaking, or refuse to obey the (d) No member shall speak on any question, discuss any matter, interrupt another, or make a motion without first addressing the Presiding Officer and obtaining recognition. (e) No member shall be allowed to vote on any motion or measure, or gain the privilege of the (f) Every member, in speaking on any matter, shall be confined to the question, shall not use  the meeting.  permission from the Presiding Officer,  Rules of Procedure of the City Commission or the Presiding Officer.  floor, unless the member is at their designated seat.  unbecoming or abusive language, and: shall avoid personalities.    (g) No member shall be permitted to explain his or her vote during a vote but may do: SO during (h) Every member who is present when a question is put, unless excluded by a conflict of interest, (1) Every member shall observe the Code of Ethics as set forth in the laws of the State of Florida and as required by the Charter or Ordinances of the City. Disclosure to the City Commission ofa a private interest, as required by the State law on ethics, shall be accomplished in the form as () Nor member shall direct the City Manager to forward to another political subdivision or government agency communications on matters under consideration by the CityCommission or its committees except where there is clear understanding of approval by the City Commission ori in response to routine matters in consonance with the previous actions of the City Commission. Nothing precludes a member from initiating correspondence on City stationary over their own: signature indicating the City Commission seat they currently hold. Nothing in this Rule is to be construed to limit or restrict the Mayor acting in his or her official capacity from coordinating with the City Manager in answering or responding to correspondence or (K) Exparte Communications - Oral or written communications (sometimes referred to as lobbying ori information gathering) between a Commission Member and others, including staff, where there is a substantive discussion regarding a quasi-judicial decision by the City Commission. The exchanges must be disclosed by the City Commission member sO the public may respond to  discussion and prior to the result of the vote being announced.  shall vote in the affirmative or negative.  prescribed by the Commission of Ethics, State of Florida.  communications relative to the business of the City.  such comments before a vote is taken. CONFLICT OF INTEREST  RULE13  No City Commission member shall vote int their official capacity on a matter which would inure to their special private gain or loss, or which the City Commission member knows would inure to the special gain or loss of any principal by whom they are retained, of the parent organization or subsidiary of a corporate principal by which they are retained, or a relative or of a business associate. The City Commission member in conflict shall announce such conflict before any discussion commences. They may participate in the discussion but may not vote. Within 15 days of following that City Commission meeting, they shall file with the City Clerk a Form 8B which describes the nature of their interest int the matter, The Form 8B shall be received by the City Clerk and incorporated into the minutes of the  meeting. RULE14  ORDINANCES  An enacted Ordinance is a legislative act that prescribes general, uniform, and permanent rules of conduct relating to the corporate affairs of the City. City Commission action shall be taken by Ordinance when required by law, or to prescribe permanent rules of conduct which continue in force until repealed, or where such conduct is enforced by penalty. All Ordinances shall be introduced in  writing and scheduled for public hearing after advertisement.    (a) Any non-emergency Ordinances, with the exception of zoning Ordinances, shall be initiated by either a member of the City Commission, the City Attorney, or the City Manager. Each Ordinance shall be introduced in writing and shall embrace one (1) subject and matters properly connected therewith. The subject shall be clearly stated in the title. No Ordinance shall be revised or amended by reference to its title only. Ordinances to revise or amend shall set out int full the revised or amended act, section, or subsection or paragraph of a section or subsection. Rezoning Ordinances shall be scheduled on the City Commission Agenda following the required public hearing(s) before the Planning and Zoning Board and once scheduled, the same procedure as outlined shall be followed unless State law provides otherwise. (b) Any Ordinance or Resolution prepared for consideration by the City Commission shall be reviewed by the City Attorney prior to introduction to the City Commission. Upon request by the Presiding Officer or any member, the City Attorney shall render an opinion to the City Commission concerning the legality of any Ordinance or Resolution pending before it. Every Ordinance and Resolution which amends prior Ordinances or Resolutions shall indicate words being deleted by strike-through and shall include underlining of words being added to existing (c) Ina acting upon Ordinances, the Ordinance shall be introduced on first reading as to form only. The City Clerk: shall then cause the Ordinance to be published in a newspaper of general circulation int the City, atl least ten (10) days before the second reading, a notice of proposed enactment pursuant to and incompliance with Chapter 166, Florida Statutes. Prior to adoption, on second and final reading, a public hearing shall be held to enable citizens to comment on the proposed Ordinance. On second and final reading, an affirmative vote oft the majority of the members present shall be necessary for the passage or adoption of the Ordinance. (d) The Council may, by two-thirds (2/3) vote of its membership, declare an Ordinance to be an emergency measure and pass such Ordinance without regard to any reading as required by the City Charter. Every emergency Ordinance, except emergeneyappropraton, shall automatically stand repealed as of the sixty-first (61st) dayf following the date on which it was adopted, but this shall not prevent reenactment of the Ordinance under regular procedures, or if the emergency still exists, int the manner specified ini the City Charter. An emergency Ordinance maya also be repealed by adoption of a repealing Ordinance in the same manner specified int the (e) Whenever any Ordinance or Resolution has been introduced for the consideration of the City Commission, and the measure failed to be adopted or passed, such measure, unless substantially changed, shall not bei introduced again until the lapse of at least three (3) months from the date of the City Commission meeting at which it failed adoption or passage. (f) Ifa Motion to pass an Ordinance fails, the Ordinance shall be considered lost.  provisions.  Charter for adoption of emergency Ordinances.  (g) Upon final passage, every Ordinance and Resolution shall be signed by the Presiding Officer of the Commission, attested by the City Clerka and approved as to form by the City Attorney.    RULE 15  RESOLUTIONS  Generally, an enacted Resolution is an internal legislative act that is a formal statement of policy concerning matters of special or temporary character. City Commission action shall be taken by Resolution when required by law and in those instances where an expression of policy more formal than a motion is desired. All Resolutions shall be reduced to writing. A Resolution may be put toi its  final passage on the same day on which it is introduced.  RULE 16  MOTIONS  An enacted Motion is a form of action taken by the City Commission to direct that a specific action be taken on behalf of the City. A Motion, once approved and entered into the record, is the equivalent of al Resolution in those instances where a Resolution is not required byl law. All motions shall be made  and seconded before debate.  (a) Ar motion is to be worded in a concise, unambiguous, and complete form.  (b) No speech ist to be made in reference to a motion when it is introduced. There will be no debate until a motion has been seconded and, if requested by a City Commission member, the (c) When the question has been stated, iti is before the City Commission and mover is entitled to (d) The order of procedure of motions shall bei in accordance with Robert's Rules of Order. Any motion before the Commission may be withdrawn at any time prior to a vote being taken thereon by the Commissioner making such motion, upon agreement by the Commissioner seconding said  question stated by the Presiding Officer or the City Clerk.  the floor.  RULE1 17  WITHDRAWAL OF MOTIONS  motion to withdraw the second.  RULE 18  AMENDING OF MOTIONS  At any time during discussion of a motion on the floor, a motion to amend said motion may be made, Ift the amending motion is seconded, the Commission shall at the conclusion of discussion, first vote on the amending motion and then upon the original motion ini its amended form. Anamending motion  may be withdrawn in the same manner as set forthi in Rule 17.  RULE1 19  RECONSIDERATION  A motion to reconsider shall be allowed at any time during a meeting, except when a motion on some other subject is pending. No motion to reconsider shall be made more than once on any subject at the (a) At the same meeting during which an action was taken, provided that the motion to reconsider is made by a City Commission member of the prevailing side of the original motion.  same meeting. A motion to reconsider may be made:  (b) At a subsequent meeting by any Commissioner.    Upon passage of a motion to reconsider, no substantive action on the matter may bet taken at that meeting so that the public and media may be on notice of the matter to be reconsidered. The subject matter shall be scheduled at the next regular City Commission meeting for any action the City  Commission deems advisable,  RULE 20  RESCINDING ACTION PREVIOUSLYTAKEN  City Commission action may be rescinded bya a four-fifths (4/5) vote. The motion may be made by any City Commission member after a motion to reconsider has been adopted by a majority vote. By permission of the Presiding Officer, the privilege of the floor shall be extended to a citizen or citizens to address the Commission on any matter pending before it or which needs the attention of the City Commission. At public hearings required byl law or fixed by the City Commission, the Presiding Officer shall extend the floor to a reasonable number of proponents or opponents of the: subject matter of the public hearing, and those filing written requests to be heard with the City Clerk shall be heard prior to other persons who appear at the hearing. Each person addressing the City Commission shali proceed to the place assigned for speaking, give his or her name and address in: an audible tone of voice for the recordand limit! his or her address tot three (3) minutes, unless a lesser time is fixed for all speakers by the Presiding Officer or further time is granted by the City Commission. The person may speak only to matters germane to City business or to questions under discussion. All remarks shall be addressed to the City Commission as a body and not to any member thereof. All questions of  RULE 21  PRIVILEGE OF1 THE FLOOR  members shall be directed through the Presiding Officer.  RULE 22  PARLIAMENTARY AUTHORITY  Robert's Rules of Order, sof far as they are applicable or not in conflict with these standing rules, the Ordinances, or the Charter of the City, shall govern the proceedings of the City Commission. Any standing rule contained herein may bet temporarily suspended for special reasons by a vote of four-fifths (4/5) of all City Commission members unless such suspension would conflict with provisions  RULE 23  SUSPENSION OF STANDING RULES  of the Ordinances or the Charter of the City.  RULE24  EFFECTS OF RULES  No Ordinance, Resolution or action duly passed, adopted or taken by the City Commission shall be held to be invalid because of failure of the City Commission to comply with or abide by any one or more of the provisions of these standing rules if such Ordinance, Resolution or action would otherwise be valid under the Charter or Ordinances of the City or laws of this State but for such provisions of these  standing rules alleged tol have been violated or ignored.  RULE25  INFORMAL CONSIDERATION OF MATTERS  When, in the judgment of the Presiding Officer, it becomes necessary to give detailed consideration to a matter under conditions of freedom, approximating those of a Committee, the Presiding Officer may entertain a motion for the City Commission to consider the matter informally. When such a motion is made and properly seconded, the effect is to suspend the standing rule limiting the number of timesa member can speak and inquire into matters of fact on the main questions and any amendments,    except that the member may not inquire a second time into questions of fact until other members While considering a question informally, the Council may, by four-fifths (4/5) vote, limit the number or length of speeches or in any other way limit or close discussion. Proceedings of the City Commission under informal consideration are recorded int the minutes of the meeting. just as they would be if the considerations were under formal standing rules. Informal consideration ceases automatically as soon as the main question is disposed of. Informal consideration of a matter may also be ended before the main question is disposed of by a majority vote of the City Commission on a motion "that the regular Under the informal standing rules, members may obtain the floor after being recognized by the  have had an opportunity to do SO.  standing Rules of Procedure be enforced."  Presiding Officer. RULE 26  PREPARATION OF AGENDAS  The City Manager and City Clerk are responsible for the preparation of the Agenda. The Mayor or any City Commission member may place an item on the Agenda. The City Attorney, City Clerk, and City As general practice, all supporting documentation and Board Request Form must be provided to the (a) The agenda will be int five (5) parts: Awards, Recognitions and Presentations; Reports and (b) Deadline for items to be placed on the Agenda is no later than 12:00 noon on the Tuesday (c) Content of items on the Consent Agenda shall be limited to routine items that do not need discussion, which may include but are not limited to such items as the Minutes, Resolutions, payment requests, and reports from committees, etc. During the reading of the Consent (d) The City Manager or any Commission member may, in the event of an emergency, place items (e) Commission members are encouraged to present their reports as Agenda items in order to provide the public and other Commission members prior notification of the report's subject (f) Agendas and all necessary background materials will be delivered to the members no later than 5:00 p.m. on the Friday prior to the Friday before the next meeting (eleven days prior to the meeting date) via notification by electronic mail. Int the event an item must be placed on the Agenda after it has gone to the City Commission, a Supplemental Agenda will be issued no less  Manager may also place an item on the Agenda.  City Manager for review or the item(s) may not bei included on the Agenda.  Communications; Public Hearings; Consent; and Business. before the next-meeting distribution of the Agenda.  Agenda, any member may pull an item for separate discussion.  on the Agenda after the above deadline.  matter.  than 24 hours prior to all meetings.    (g) AI request from a citizen to be placed ont the Agenda shall be received in writing on the Board Request Form provided byt the City Clerk no later than the close of business on the Monday of the week preceding the ReMtregwarCHy/CemmissOPmeetnS distribution of the Agenda and include information and/or back-up documentation on the subject they want to discuss. Ifa citizen does not present an appropriate topic or information in writing, the citizen will not be placed ont the Agenda but will be told that he or she can speak at the beginning of the City Commission meeting under Public Comment or have their Agenda item rescheduled to a future (h) Citizens who wish to address the City Commission on an item on the agenda shall complete a Speaker Card and give it to the City Clerk before the meeting starts. All persons, other than members of the City Commission or Staff, addressing the City Commission shall step up to the microphone and state his or her name and address prior to making his or her statements. The Mayor shall have the authority to waive such requirement int the event of apparent physical (i) The Agenda, as well as any supporting documentation that are part of the Agenda, shall be available for review online on the City's website, or ini the Office of the City Clerk.  meeting.  disability of the speaker.  RULE27  AGENDAS = ORDER OF BUSINESS  The business of all regular meetings of the City Commission shall be transacted as follows; provided, however, that the Presiding Officer may, by simple majority voice vote or consensus of the City Commission, re-arrange items on the Agenda to more expeditiously conduct the business before the  City Commission:  (a) Invocation & Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag  The City Council may maintain a clergy or layperson rotational roster, which may be used to rotate among the local clergy or laypersons the presentation of the invocation at the regular or special meetings. The Presiding Officer shall lead the Pledge or delegate to another party.  (b) Agenda Adoption  (c) Awards, Recognitions and Presentations  Items under this section include Special Award Presentations, Proclamations, scheduled citizen or group presentations, and recognitions. Proclamations, Special Awards, and Letters of Honor shall be requested and processed through the Office of the City and: shall be submitted ona  form provided by the City Clerk. (d) City Council Reports and/or Correspondence comments or discuss any items of concern.  During this section, each City Commission member will have the opportunity to make    (e) City Manager and City Attorney Reports and/or Correspondence comments, provide updates, or discuss any items of concern.  During this section, the City Manager and City Attorney will have the opportunity to make  (f) Public Hearings  Public hearings shall be scheduled at regular meetings of the month unless otherwise determined by the City Commission or State Statute. The procedures followed for public  hearings are generally as follows:  (1) The City Manager, or their designee, should describe the Agenda item to be considered and provide the Staff recommendation. The Presiding Officer should then inquire as to whether any City Commission members have questions for the administration. After the City Commissioner's questions are answered, the Presiding Officer opens the public hearing and requests comments from the public. Generally, the petitioner or proponent for the issues in the Public Hearing is invited (2) Following public comment (if any), the Presiding Officer closes the Public Hearing. Discussion and consideration of the matter will follow under "Unfinished Business"  to address the City Commission first.  where a City Commission member may put forth a motion.  (8) Public Comment  The City Commission recognizes the importance of protecting the rights of its citizens and taxpayers to express their opinions on the operation of City government and encourages citizen participation in the local government process. The City Commission also recognizes the necessity for conducting orderly and efficient meetings in order to complete City business ina The purpose of the public comment portion of the meeting is to receive citizen input pertaining tor matters over which the City Commission has jurisdiction or control. This period of time is for comments and not for questions directedt to the City Commission or Staff for immediate answer or for debate. Questions directed to the City Commission may be referred to! Staff to be answered within a reasonable period of time following the date of the meeting. The City Commission shall not take final action at the same meeting on items addressed under this section. Final action can only be taken if the City Commission waives its Rules of Procedures, The City Commission can direct Staff to place any item requiring final action on an upcoming City Commission Meeting or Workshop. The exceptions are items of an emergency nature so No citizen shall speak until duly recognized by the Presiding Officer, and they shall immediately cease speaking and relinquish the podium when requested by the Presiding Officer. After being  timely and proper manner.  declared.  recognized, the citizen shall:    (a) Step up to the podium and give their name and address; (b) State the topic or position (for/against) of the item under discussion; and (c) Address all remarks and questions to the City Commission as a body, and not a member thereof, except through the Presiding Officer.  Five(5) Three (3) minutes shall be allotted to each citizen who wishes to speak at this time, unless more time is granted by the Presiding Officer or City Commission. Acitizen cannot yield NOTE: Citizens are encouraged to call the appropriate City department during regular business hours. If you have contacted the department and for some reason results were not satisfactory, please call the director of the department or the City Manager's office. Employees of the City may address the City Commission on matters of public concern. Employee comments that address an active grievance/arbtration, employee appeal matter (all of which are coveredi int the Personnel Policies and Procedures Manual) or a personnel dispute will not be entertained as part of citizen comments. Employees will be advised of the appropriate forum and process for presenting or discussing such matters.  time to another citizen.  (h) Consent Agenda  The Presiding Officer shall inquire if any City Commission member wishes to withdraw: any items from the Consent Agenda. If any item is withdrawn by any member of the City Commission, the Presiding Officer addresses those item(s) individually following the vote on the  motion to approve the other Consent Agenda items.  (i) Council Business  Items int this section are reports or requests presented by the City Attorney, City Clerk, City Commission member, City Manager, or Staff for City Commission consideration.  (i) Adjournment  No meeting shall be permitted to continue beyond 10:00 p.m. without the approval ofa majority of the City Commission. A new time limit must be established before taking a City Commission vote to extend the meeting. In the event that a meeting has not been closed or continued by City Commission vote prior to 10:00 p.m., the items not acted on are to be continued to 8:30 a.m. on the following day, unless state law requires hearing ata a different time or unless the City Commission, by majority vote of members present, determines  otherwise. RULE 28  BOARDS, COMMITTEES, AND MEETINGS  The City Commission may form ad hoc or special committees from time to time. Citizen advisory boards and committees may be created and dissolved by Resolution, Ordinance, or other act adopted by the City Commission. All members shall serve at the pleasure of the City Commission.    The mission of advisory boards and committees shall be to examine various policy issues referred by the City Commission, staff, or as determined in the work plan. Committees shall provide guidance to the City Commission int the development of polleyrecommendations at the request of the City Commission, City Attorney, or City Manager. COmmiesehaletalemp-omangete dministrative-operationsofthe-CHy, Committees have. no administrative, fiscal, or enforcement authority the Ceommittee members are prohibited from Al-Retbe-nvekved-n: directing staff. (a) The City Manager/City Clerk's office shall furnish the Chair of each advisory board or committee copies of all Resolutions or Ordinances that pertain to that committee. Such information shall be delivered to the committee Chair within one (1) week after adoption by (b) Appointment to citizen advisory boards/committees shall be by roll call vote during a regular City Commission meeting. AOAFRNeReR0.PP-NPONRe Board/Committee members must be residents of the City of Apalachicola.  the City Commission, or as soon thereafter as possible.  (c) All citizen advisory boards/committees or other bodies shall meet at the Cemmunitycentel, 1-Bay-Avenue 74 6th Street, Apalachicola, Florida or other public buildings within the City after required public notice is given. Generally, committee meetings should be scheduled on days other than days of the City Commission meetings. The news media shall be notified and appropriate notice shall be posted at City Hall. All meetings shall comply with state law  regarding public meetings.  (d) Committee Chairs and Committee Vice-Chairs shall be elected by the membership and both shall serve for a term of one (1) year or for a different term as the City Commission may decide. No member shall serve more than two consecutive terms as Chair. Committee members shall be approved by the City Commission and may not serve on more than one committee unless service is required by law. Committee meetings may be called by the Chair, Vice-Chair, Mayor, or the City Manager when sufficient business or timing is appropriate. Such meetings shall have an Agenda published to each Committee member when possible at least seventy-two (72) hours in advance. If the Committee Chair is unwilling or unable to call committee meetings, the Vice-Chair may call the meeting. (e) All citizen advisory boards/committees or other bodies shall provide the minutes taken at each meeting to the City Clerk. All communications to the City Commission from such boards, committees, or other bodies shall be received by the City Commission's Presiding (f) All Chairpersons of citizen advisory boards/committees or other bodies may provide updates to the City Commission at its regularly scheduled meetings. All requests for presentations shall be submitted to the Office oft the City Manager or City Clerk. (g) City employees shall not be precluded from serving on citizen advisory or other committees  Officer with a copy tot the City Clerk.  sol long as membership requirements are met.    (h) The City Commission may make exceptions to the above general policy on a case-by-case basis when necessary to: preserve the stability of the board or committee; retaina particular appointee because of his/her special expertise or knowledge; or for such other (i) - Appointees' personal and business affairs conducted within the City of Apalachicola must be ins substantial compliance with all City regulatory and taxing authorities' rules and regulations. Appointees deemed to be in chronic violation of any City rules, regulations, eF policies, the Florida Code of Ethics, or Florida's Sunshine Law, may be disallowed from membership or removed from citizen advisory boards or committees by a majority vote of Citizen advisory boards and committees created by or in response to federal or state statutory requirements shall conduct business consistent with these guidelines unless otherwise provided for by such federal or state statutory requirements. (K) Citizen advisory boards and committees are required to adhere tot the "Guidelines for Citizen Advisory Boards and Committees" as approved by the City Commission. These  circumstances as the City Commission deems warranted.  the City Commission.  guidelines are incorporated below.  GUIDELINES FOR CITIZEN ADVISORY BOARDS AND COMMITTEES (1) Committees are to be designated as standing or special (ad hoc). (2) A: sunset date will be specified for special committees when appropriate. (3) Transition between Members: By-laws, enacting Ordinances, guiding document, etc. will include language, which provides for members (whose terms have expired) to continue serving until the appropriate appointments are made. (4) Term length for serving on any standing committee will be a minimum of two (2) years unless otherwise specified (e.g. State Statute may require term lengths of less than two  (2) years, board/committee enacting Ordinance provisions).  (5) Attendance:  (a) Reports/notices of absences are made to the board or committee Chair (or Staff (b) The board of committee liaison will provide written notice of attendance violations toi the City Commission Presiding Officer. The City Commission will be responsible for removing members who do not meet the attendance requirement. (c) Absence from four (4) consecutive regular meetings of the advisory board or committee shall operate to vacate the seat of a member, unless such absence is excused by the City Commission by Resolution setting forth the fact of such excuse  liaison if the Chair is unavailable).  duly entered into the minutes.    (6) Election of Officers: AIl board and committee officers(i.e. Chair, Vice Chair, etc.) shall be elected by the membership oft the citizen advisory board or committee, unless  otherwise specified. (7) Meeting Frequency:  (a) Ata minimum, all boards and committees shall meet once per year. (b) The names of those boards and committees that do not meet this minimum requirement shall be submitted to the City Clerk's Office. (c) Recommendations to dissolve committees or other recommended action will be submitted to the City Commission for consideration. (d) Any advisory board or committee whose officers are elected/appointed as prescribed ini federal/state statute shall be exempted from Guideline No. 6. (8) Parliamentary! Procedure: As-apprepriate, Robert's Rules of Order may-shall be used as a  guide in conducting board and committee meetings. SUSPENSION AND CONSTRUCTION OF RULES  RULE29  No permanent change in the standing rules shall be made without notice specifying the purpose and wording of the change given at a previous regular meeting of the Commission and the adoption of the permanent change by a vote of four-fifths (4/5) of all members. The Rules of Procedure are for the efficient and orderly conduct of City Commission business only. No violation of such rules shall invalidate any action of the City Commission when approved by a majority vote required by law.    Commissioner George's Review and proposed changes  tol Rules of procedure  Rule 1- Meetings Concur with city manager' 's draft revision.  Rule 2-) Regular Meetings - The city manager did not propose a change to the 6PM regular meeting time, although the meeting time was changed to 4PM at the 11/02/21 commission meeting by a vote of the city commission. The change did not meet the requirements ofRule2 29, and the change in meeting time is inconsistent with an ordinance which established the meeting Rule 3 - Special Meetings - The notice requirements for spccial meetings are not clear. The rule requires that notice be posted at city hall (but not on the city website) and doesn't specify if that notice must be posted 481 hours in advance and whether that notice includes an agenda and documentation. There has beeni inconsistency in practice. Should this rule be revised? Rule 10. - City Clerk - Item 10(b) should be updated to include reflect the new deadlines (see Rule 14-C Ordimances - There is a city policy which requires a series ofworkshops for ordinançes that amend the LDC, which are not specified in this rule. Do we need to clarify when workshops are required, including joint workshops of the city commission and thel P&Z board? Rule 26 - Preparation of Agendas Concur with city manager's draft revisions. Rule 26(a) is not consistent with the order oft the agendas in practice. Should the rule be revised  time.  Rule 26(f).  or our agendas made to comply?  Rule 27- -Agendas - Order of Business - Same comment as for Rule 26(a).  There is a draft revision to Rule. 27(g) to change public comment time from five minutes to three minutes. The public has been limited to three minutes sinçe 10/05/21, without a vote ofthe city commission. The notation on the top of the agenda was simply changed, without an explanation. Rule 28 - Other than the draft revisions to change the meeting place and to make the residency requirement consistent with the city charter, the proposed changes are unnecessary and overly restrictive. Time would be better spent developing policies for the operation ofcity departments rather than instituting rules for volunteers who serve at the pleasure oft the city commission to  The five-minute time limit specified in the rules should bei reinstated.  make recommendations.    Mayor Ash's Recommendations for Rules of Procedure:  RULE 2 REGULAR MEETINGS  As noted in City Charter Section 17, the City Commission shall hold regular meetings on the Tuesday after the first Monday of each month commencing at 4:00. 6:00-p.m. From time to time, regular meetings may be adjusted by Resolution of the City Commission to accommodate al holiday schedule. Meetings shall also be rescheduled to accommodate Elections as scheduled by the Franklin County Supervisor of Elections. The news media shall be notified and appropriate notice shall be posted at City Hall and on the City's website.  first  RULE 26! PREPARATION OF AGENDAS  The City Manager and City Clerk are responsible for the preparation of the Agenda. The Mayor ora any City Commission member may place ani item on the Agenda. The City Attorney, City (d) The City Manager or any Commission member may, only int the event of an emergency, (f) Agendas and all necessary background materials will be delivered to the members no later than 5:00 p.m. on the Friday before the next meeting via notification by electronic mail. In the event of an emergency an item must be placed on the Agenda after it has gone to the City Commission, a Supplemental Agenda will be issued no less than 24 hours prior to all meetings.  Clerk, and City Manager may also place ani item on the Agenda. place items on the Agenda after the above deadline.  RULE 27 0) Adjournment  AGENDAS- ORDER OF BUSINESS: : (Currently the agenda outline is not in this order)  No meeting shall be permitted to continue beyond 8:0010:00 p.m. without the approval of a majority of the City Commission. Ar new time limit must be established before taking a City Commission vote to extend the meeting. In the event that a meeting has not been closed or continued by City Commission vote prior to 8:00 10:00 p.m., the items not acted on are to be continued to 9:00 8:30-a.m. on the following day, unless state law requires hearing at a different time or unless the City Commission, by majority  vote of members present, determines otherwise.    APALACHICOLA CITY COMMISSION REQUEST FOR BOARD ACTION Meeting Date: May7 7, 2024  SUBJECT:  Appointment of Alternate Member to P&Z  AGENDA INFORMATION: Item Number: Department: Contact: Presenter:  Agenda Location: Unfinished Business  5  Planning and Zoning Travis Wade/Bree Robinson Travis Wade/Bree Robinson  BRIEF SUMMARY: A vacancy was announced for an alternate member of the P&Z Board, applications were received and reviewed. Five (5) applications are attached. RECOMMENDED MOTION AND REQUESTED. ACTIONS: Motion to Approve  FUNDING SOURCE: N/A ATTACHMENTS: Applications  STAFF'S COMMENTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS:    BOARD/COMMITTEE CANDIDATEQUISTOMARE  REQUESTED BOARD/COMMITTEE APPOINTMENT, Aasn4RMis  APPLICATION DATE. 9ail3  DATEAPPOINTED.  NAME: Baymowa MAILING. ADDRESS_/0S PHYSICALADDRESS: CELL#: 950 6535.284  44434  abovi  HOME#: 85D 6538223  EMAIL: UAMtE  PLACE OF EMPLOYMENT: Relued  WORK#:  1. HOW LONG HAVE YOUI BEEN. A RESIDENT OF' THE CITY OFAPALACHICOLA?  25- yplurs  2. WHYAREYOU INTERESTED: IN SERVING ONTHISE BOARD/CQMMITTEE? Have Timo Rlskat PAgTes 9HeIp  CTYIN Zheik eyalulews  3. WHATDOY YOU FEELYOU CAN CONTRIBUTE BY: SERVING ON BOARD/COMMITEH7  Kmawledge o CalesBueks Shey  4. DOYOUI HAVE ANY EXPERIENCE BY PREVIOUSLY SERVING ON ANY CITY, COUNTY, OR OTHERCGOVERMMENTAL BOARDS? IFSO, WHICH BOARDS. AND HOW: LONG? CowyTy COM. 2h6 Heoth INpecor - 14YKs  5. HAVEYOU, ATTENDED ANY CITY MEETINGS7 IFSO, WHICH ONES?  Cyco-ptT    6. WILL YOU BE ABLE'T TO CONTRIBUTETHE NECESSARYTIME TOI PROPERLY RESEARCH  ISSUES. ANDI BE AVAILABLETO, ATTEND SCHEDULED MEETINGS?  yyes  7. HAVE YOU READ AND/ORI FAMILIAR WITH THE CITY'SLAND: DEVELOPMENT CODE?  pes  8. HAVE YOUI READ. AND/OR FAMILIAR WITH THE CITY'S COMPREHENSIVE PLAN?  as  9, HAVE YOUR READ. AND/OR FAMILIAR WITH THE CITY'S HISTORIC GUIDELINES?  yes  10. DOYOUHAVE ANY EXPERIENCE IN CONSTRUCTION, PLANNING, LAND USE, OR  ARCHITECTURE7 IFS0,HOWLONG7  Myks STArR 12 4k4 phvo  11, IFAPPOINTED, YOU WILL BE REQUIRED! BY LAWTOFOLLOWTHESUNSHINEI LAW.  HAVE YOUI READ. AND/OR FAMILIAR WITH' THE: SUNSHINE LAW?  yig  Rf  RMNy PRINTEDN NAME    March 18. 2024  BOARD/COMMITTEE CAMDIDATEQUESTIOMAIRE  REQUESTED BOARD- Planning and Zoning Board- Alternate MAILING, ADDRESS- 189. Avenue E, Apalachicola. FL 32320  NAME- Phillip W, Fuerschbach CELW5053284709 EMAIL philmar@q.com  PLACE OF EMPLOYMENT- Retired from Sandiai Nationall Laboratorles, Albuquerque, NM 1. HOWI LONG HAVE YOU BEEN AF RESIDENT OF THE CITY OFA APALACHICOLA? 2. WHYA AREY YOUINTERESTED IN SERVING ONT THIS BOARD?  11 years,  Ibelieve planning andz zoning are critical to maintaining the unique character of Apalachicola and  inc developing itj for the future.  3, WHAT DO YOU FEEL YOU CAN CONTRIBUTE BY SERVING ON THE BOARD? Thave beeni interested In architecture and building construction all ofi my life, and /would enjoy the opportunity to share my! knowledge and to contribute to myo community, 4, DO YOUHAVE, ANY PREVIOUS EXPERIENCE BY PREVIOUSIY SERVING ON ANY CITY, COUNTY, OR Ihave served on International technical committees in: several positions including as Chairman of *Welding Research and Development Committee oft the American Welding. Society  OTHER GOVERNMENTAL, BOARDS? thej following three:  *Albuquerque Chapter of the American Welding Society *AWS C7.4- - An. American. National. Standard (ANSI) 5. HAVE YOU ATTENDED, ANY CITY MEETINGS? Planning andz Zoning meetings.  During my years in Apalachicold, Ihave attended several City Commission meetings as wellas 6. WILLYOU BE ABLET TO CONTRIBUTE THE NECESSARY TIME TO PROPERIY RESEARCH ISSUES AND  BE AVAILABI.E TO ATTEND: SCHEDULEDI MEETINGS?  Yes. Ves.  7. HAVE YOUI READ AND/OR FAMILIAR WITHTHE CITY'S LAND DEVELOPMENT CODE?    March 18. 2024  8, HAVE YOU READ/OR FAMILIAR WITH THE CITY'S COMPREMENSVEPIAN, 9. HAVE YOU READ AND/ORI FAMILIAR WITHT THE CITY'SHISTORIC GUIDELINES?  Yes. Yes.  10. DO' YOU HAVE ANY EXPERIENCE IN CONSTRUCTION, PLANNING, LAND USE, OR ARCHITECTURE? lam ai mechanical engineer, and! Idesigneda a passive. solar house which Ibuilt ini New Mexico in 1986. When Imovedt to Apalachicoid, lundertook an extensive multi-year restoration of our 1907 historic home here, largely without compromising the original floor plan and exterior 11. IFAPPOINTED, YOUWILL BEI REQUIRED BYL LAW TO FOLLOW1 THE: SUNSHINE LAW. HAVE YOU  IF SO, HOWI LONG?  appearance. Yes.  READ AND/OR FAMILIAR WITH THE: SUNSHINE LAW?  CpuA  Phillip W. Fuerschbach    BOARD/COMMITTER CANDIDATE QUESTIONAIRE  PLANN/NG + ZONIAG  REQUESTED BOARD/COMMITTEEAPPOINTMENT LARCHIRLTVRE REVIEW) ALTERNATE  APPLICATION! DATE. MARC20,2024  DATEAPPOINTED,  NAME: LINDA R. BUCHANAN  MAILING. ADDRESS: 2.11 B7H STAAMPIASAS.  PHYSICAL. ADDRESS: CHIA-229,308.1605  SAMG  HOME#:_ SAME  EMAIL: Lbuchaen. 195.5 a gmail. com PLACE OF EMPLOYMENT: PETIRED  WORK#: M/A  1.1 HOWLONG) HAVE YOU BEEN A RESIDENT OF' THE CITY OF APALACHICOLA7 PURCHASED BACMAAANeE RESIKNCYIA 2015 RETIRED AND MERE FULL TIME SINLE JUNE 202.3 2. WHYAREYOUI INTERESTED IN SERVING ON' TISFOARP/COMMITIESA T HOPE My PROFESSIONAL EXPERLENLG IN_HIGHER EDULATIN, COMMUNITY DEVELOPAENT AND MHE NAVY WILL. BE A USEEUL COMPLEMENT TO TAIS BOAR.D.  3. WHAT DOYOU FEELYOU CAN CONTRIBUTE BY SERVING ON BOARD/COMMITTEE? FMMILIARITY WITH PROGRAM, ARHTELTRAL, STRATEGL REVIEW IEVALUATIN. EKPERIENLE WITH ACCREPIZATN AT VARIRDS LEVELS TRANSL ATES CLOSELY WITH IHL5 BOARD.  4. DOYOU HAVB. ANY EXPERIENCE BY) PREVIOUSLY SERVING ON. ANY CITY, COUNTY, OR OTHER GOVERNMENTAL BOARDS? IFSO, WHICH BOARDS AND HOW LONG? TROUP COUNTY BEOROIA ELONOMIL DOPATRI-BKARS MWMRLEMATCNAAGAKAZAEAALANA, ELONME DENELOPMENT  APTHORITY- 7FEARS  5. HAVE YOUATTENDED ANY GITY MEETINGS? IFSO, WHICH ONES? YE5. COUNIY COMMISIPAAS MRELL  SIAKE JUNE,  A7RRALIA41ELY 5.    6. WILL YOUT BE ABLETO CONTRIBUTE THEI NECESSARYTIME TO PROPERLY RESEARCH ISSUES. ANDBE AVAILABLETO. ATTEND SCHEDULED MEETINGS? YE5 I WILL DEVOTE SMOLATEAS NEEDED FORTIPRPPAH RÉVIEWDAND 7RPAZADN.  7.1 HAVE YOU READ. AND/OR FAMILIAR WITH THE CITY'S LAND DEVELOPMENTCODE7  YES.  8. HAVEYOUREADAND/OR: FAMILIAR WITH THE CITY'S COMPREHENSIVE PLAN?, YES, ANDAVE PAID PALTILULAK ATENTION?  TO THE JPDATE) PLAN,  9. HAVEYOU! READ. AND/ORI FAMILIAR WITH THE CITYS.HISTORICGUIDELINES?  YE5,  TALSO SERVE CN THE APEALRICOLA  ARKA HISRIEAL SOEIEIK OARD.  10. DOYOUHAVE. ANY EXPERIENCE IN CONSTRUCTION, PLANNING, LANDI USE, OR YES, THAVE BEEN IRGETLY INVOLVED MITH APPRAK 630 MIL OE EWLNAPMAZS OVER PAST 30 YEARS SOME 11. IPA APPOINTED, YOUT WILLBEI REQUIRED BY LAWTOFOLLOW/THR: SUNSHINELAW.  ARCHITECTURE? IFSO,HOWLONG?  NEW, OTHERS HISTORIL PRESERVATON-  HAVEYOUREAD. AND/ORI FAMILIAR WITH THE SUNSHINELAW?  YES.  RESPEAZFULLY SUBMITED  SIGNATURE  LINDA RBUEHANAN  PRINTED NAME    DOALD/COMMETTNECANDIDATEQUESTIONAIRI  IQUISTIDNOAND/COMMITTMAPOINTMLN, PAnGtBoNG  APIACATIONDATE. 7-3-23 DATEAPPOINTED  NAMB: ChEGORY GOLGOWSK! MAILING ADDRESS: / 257 ANE AZMLACHERLA- PIYSICALADDRISS. SAAE CELM32)- 1e24-932-3 HOMEI EMAIL:. GegonieGml CBne PLACE OF EMPIOYMENT:. Rehiek  WORK!:.  1, HOW LONGI HAVBYQUI BEEN AT RESIDENT gmIgeTYOrAALANCOIN Houne mbsp yearg 2,WHX ARE) YOUI INTERESTEDI INS SERVINGON' HIS BOARD/COMMIYTEL? ehada pareer; long patichpat arple pcAIest o aR n  enicmeral erp iBu  ld hBte  3. WHAT) DOYOU EI/oy CAN CONTRIBYTE BY SERVING ON BOAPP/COMMITEE? I local spernie Iaterg, OAICP certife wik, gover rmory and 7Me depelbg phna! eiperience 4. DOYOUI HAVEANYI EXPERIENCE BY PREVIOUSLY SERVING ON ANY CITY, COUNTY,OR OTHRAPOVgIMMINTAL BOARDS? IFSO, WHICH, BOARDS AND (IOWLONG? Hoida Grenmgfleaile bumpilhember -3Lerrs SAPR o ECFRpCank Orange Countsy FLECC, Colanbacbanfy  /n con/ley  61 pechuel  collabprate  DiRih VA avicil-B Ocrh growll,  pperielcel  WYP+2 : tol/32'pAts.  5. HAVE YOU ATYNDED ANY CITYI MEPTINGS? S0,WHICHONES7  Z-3 Cp bmssihl ank 942 h 2023, VeackTenuy.  Recreatona. Gmn    6. WI.YOU BB ABLETO CONTRIBUTETIR NECHSSARYTMETO PROPEMLXKIESEARCI  ISSUES ANDI BR AVALABLETO. ATTENT SCHKDULED MEETINGS?  yes  7. HAVE YOYEAD,AND/OR FAMIAAR mprumpgra? Very Hemilar jaith Cades, andebyp PAYS1h, peners  aydvwri) 1h4 poll re are readpertt bey  cfyis cbdle  ank cPni7 glan Saneas 7  fill waking orlat.  8.1 BAVEYOUI READ AND/OR PAMILIAR WITITIRCTYSCOMPREIENSIVEPLANA  9. HAVE YOU READ AND/OR FAMILIAR WITH THEC CITY'S UISTORIC GUIDELINES?  yes  10. DOYOUHAVE ANY EXPERIENGE IN CONSTRUCTION, PLANNING, LAND USE, OR Pohehalbar Su land useAndeNvcawede  ARCHYTEÇURE? IFSO,HOYLONG? plaumig-Ar H5ycars  11, IFAPPOINTED, YOUWILLI BE REQUIRED BYI LAW'TO FOLLOW THES SUNSHINELAW. HAVI YOU READ AND/ORPAMILIAR WICHTHE: SUNSHINELAW? jeei dad oadhene to  arigPrida gonecameif employ ef  SIGNATU  GREG GOGNSKI PRINTED NAME    LOARD/COMMETTEE CANDIDATE QUESTIONAIRE REQUESTED BOARD/COMMITEE APPOINTMENT: P&7 Alternate  APPLICATION: DATE 04/10/24  DATE. APPOINTED.  NAME: Ashley Leonard. MAILING ADDRESS: 112 11th St Apalach. PHYSICAL ADDRESS: 112 11th St Apalach. CELL#: 712-490-1523 EMAIL:. Ae/erasaerannyoan. Management, and Lodestar Coaching Design Associate at Sludiolo Design. Approximately six years  HOME#:  PLACE OF EMPLOYMENT: Business Owner of Rail Safe Training, Forlune  1HOW LONG HAVE YOU BEEN A RESIDENT OF THE CITY OFAPALACHICOLA7  2. WHY ARE YOUINTERESTED IN SERVING ON THIS BOARD/COMMITBL7 Serving.ont the cily'sb homdasioilarimmmala thatcanimpacti the dmsbopmentamduuradoun community. The board members have the responsibility! to uphold: zoning laws which shape the physical and economic characler of our neighborhood, they are actively involved In the decision making process, therei is ap professional development beneflt by beingi Involved in public policy, cily planning, and zoning laws, and Itis 3. WHAT DOY YOU FEELYOU CAN CONTRIBUTE BY SERVING ONI BOARD/COMMITER7 Visionary/Big piclure thinking: shape development and land use. by focusing on overall goals. Business background: strong business acumen, communication and confllct resolution, leadership.problem Expertise: educational background In architecture, urban planning, sustalnablity and development., 4. DO YOU HAVE. ANY EXPERIENCE BY PREVIOUSLY SERVING ON ANY CITY, COUNTY,OR OTHER GOVERNMENTAL BOARDS? IFSO, WHICH BOARDS AND HOW LONG?  personally rewarding to contribute to the well being and growth of our clty.  solving, financial acumen, coaching approach, risk management, etc  N/A  5. HAVE YOU ATTENDED ANY CITY MEETINGS? IFS SO, WHICH ONES? discussed. loften read agenda and minutes or watch recordings.  Yes, Ihave attended some cilymeelings. The first meelingl Is attended was when the fence ordinace was    6. WILLYOU: BB ABLETO CONTRIBUTE' THEI NECESSARY* TIMETO PROPERLY RESEARCH yimelsctoauahmsmime to carefully consider the commitment required for the planning and zoning board, which has delayed my application. Despite my schedule, lam dediçated to contributing effectively and participating fully.Tam adept att time management' andwillatténd meetings viruallywhen necesatyrcarunsunsorrartnarrwiboewel-preparecfordiscussions-and decisions and remain in constant communication with the board and community. 7.1 HAVE YOUI READ. AND/OR FAMILIAR WITH THE CITY'SLAND DEVBLOPMENT CODE? Yes.Ihave read and am familar with the land development code.Istill have plenty tol learn and  ISSUES ANDI BE AVALLABLE' TOA ATTEND: SCHEDULED MEETINGS?  understand.  8.1 HAVEYOUI READ. AND/OR FAMILIAR WITH THE CITY'S COMPREHENSIVEPLAN? Yes, Ihave read and am famillar with the cily's comprehensive plan.  9. HAVE-YOUREAD. AND/OR TAMILJAR WITH THE CITY'S HISTORIG GUIDELINES? Yes, Ihave read and ami familiar with the cily's historical guidelines. In fact, wrote a research paper a few years ago titled "Apalachicola's Economic Dependence on Industry andns SlugetoMainalnmAtoncabisHousnywnliewantaninyhisboritafRelyance" 10, DOYOUHAVE ANY EXPERIENCE IN ATICTOAAMNGLNDIL C OR Jhave several years of planning, building, and construction management experlence both from personal projects and working professionally with clients. Ihave completed 40 credit hours towards an M.A. In Interior. Architecture which has piovyedlomareducalominnstontar architectural slyles (exteriors), sustainability, design/bulld management, etc. 11, IFAPPOINTED, YOUWILLBE REQUIRED! BY LAWTO FOLLOWTHE: SUNSHINELAW. HAVEYOU! READ. AND/OR FAMILIAR WITH THES SUNSHINE LAW? Yes, have read and understand that the sunshine law requires public meetings, public records, and that a reasonable notice ofr meetings Is required.  ARCHITECTURE7 IFSO, HOWL LONG?  Ma1  SIGNATURE Ashley Leonard PRINTED NAME    APALACHICOLA CITY COMMISSION REQUEST FOR BOARD. ACTION Meeting Date: May 7, 2024  SUBJECT:  Cemetery Use For Events  AGENDA INFORMATION: Agenda Location: Old Business Item Number: Department: Contact: Presenter:  6 Administration Travis Wade Travis Wade  BRIEF SUMMARY: There has been a request to use Chestnut Cemetery by a for-profit group asa site for a ghost tour. This request was denied in a past request for regular usage of the cemetery. However, the individual has asked the City to approve an Event Permit Application tol hold an event (ghost tour) in Chestnut Cemetery. He sites the fact that the Historic Society (a not-for-profit group) holds an annual ghost walk tour. Problems that Isee are: being fair to all  parties, there is not a fee schedule for event fees for cemeteries.  RECOMMENDED MOTION AND REQUESTED ACTIONS: -Motion to prohibit all events in City  Cemeteries  FUNDING SOURCE: N/A ATTACHMENTS:  Event Application- Apalachicola Historical Society  STAFPSCOMMENTS ANDRECOMMENDATONS Staff recommends that in fairness, all events should be prohibited in City Cemeteries. City parks are areas commonly used for events.    1Avenue E Apalachicola, FI. 32320 Special Event Application  APPIICANT  Name of Applicant: Shan factzlace  Title (if applicable):  Name of Organization: Apalachicola Aceu Hisbcical Seicty  Isy your organization a non-profit:  ONo Ifyes, please attach  doameaAc  yes  Isy your organization tax exempt: ves No lfyes, please altach documentation.  Mailing Address:, RO Bop 75  Street Address  Ela State  32329 Zip Code  -Aplaghtole  Phone: 615-294-6905  Daytime Phone  Cell Phone  Email ae-zloee bellsouth, het    EVENT  Name of Event:, Ghostwalk Description of Event (include purpose):  Jowr of +he Cemelery w.th  qotars thecemetery  peopk. interredA 4heir stories    Location of Event: Zhestut S+  Cemeteiss  Event/Organization Web Address: hp'! aahs oilipaakars  Event Date(s) & Time(s): Date  Day of the Week  StartTime  End Time 9PM  llay B,oay Satushy 430pm  Setup Date(s):  :.  Sat, May  Setup Time(s): LPM  to. y    Cleanup Date(s): Cleanup Time(s).  190024 TaN Ifyes, next years date(s) Oat,  Sues Day  Will this be an annual Event: yes YANo  2024  bianual  EVENT L.OGISTICS  1. Estimated Attendance (Includes event crew, participant, and spectators):  a5o This Year  256  Last Year  Maximum number at peak time:  62  2. Will Alcohol be served or sold: Served Sold 3. Approximate number of food vendors: B  No Alcohol  *Event promoter is responsible for obtaining copies of all licenses and insurance from each vendor and provided the same to the City. All vendors must be listed on the 4.A Approximate number of all other vendors along with typei i.e. crafts, sponsors, *May need to provide copy of certificate of insurance in a form acceptable to the City  site plan. informational for each vendor:  5. Will electricity be required?: )Yes GNo Source_  Location of electricity.    6.1 List event equipment (Include things such as seating, tents, booths, and trucks. These  should all be listed on site map (if required) as well. Ave E Enfranee  ables  w  bL Can clowns, etc.):  Setup at along with  a 7.List  Garbage entertainment (bands, dancers, type  Noroe  D),  8. List dates and times of music and/or amplified sound:  None  9. Will private security be provided: Ifyes, list organization: 10. Will portable restrooms be used? Ifyes, answer the following and list on site plan:  Yes Yes  No No  How many: dumpsters. Please list your plan.. slaff  Installation Date:  Removal Date:  11. Event holders are responsible for trash removal, and must provide their own cans and  at  QAA   eveat any  Gags  oher 4rask'  Please include on site plan and answer the following:  How many: Installation Date: much.  Sizes: Removal Date:  12. Please list any admission charges, donations, parking, registration or other fee and how    sepsahia ehddren under 18  13. Does the event require street closures? lfyes, complete the following:  Yes  No  Dates(s) of street closure: Time of street closure: List street(s) to be closed:  Begin_ Begin  End_ End  *A letter must be delivered to all residents that willl be directly impacted by al road closure. Attach letter along with addresses to this application.  14. Will there be a parade:  Yes  no  Ify yes complete the following:  Street(s) that willl be utilized for parade route:_  Time assembly to begin: Time parade starts:  Total number of people in the parade: Number of vehicles in the parade: Number of animals in parade: Number of floats: Number of bands:  *Attach parade route map to application.    15. Will there be a rumming/walking/hling water event?  Yes  No  Ify yes, answer the following: Time assembly tol begin: Time event starts: Estimated ending time: Event willl be conducted on: *Attach route mapt to application 16. Willa a city dock be used for the event?  Streets  Sidewalks  Water She  Yes  Ifyes, hours of use: Location of Dock:  List of vendor S who will use the dock:_  *Any dock used for the event will need to remain open to the public during the event:  17. Please check the addional facilities you plan on using:  Pavillion(s) Gazebo Restrooms Parking lot(s)    SITE PLAN CHECKLIST  The following items should be on your site plan if applicable.  Food' Vendors  Additional vendors/sponsors Electrical locations E Event equipment Portable restrooms Dumpsters Street Closures Parade route Beer trucks Alçohol area Fencing/Barricades Bounce houses Tents First Aid Command Center    -Carnival  Any additional elements that will be on site for your event  X  A Lay y  2,2424  APPLICANT SIGNATURE  DATE  APPROVED BY  TITLE  DATE    AETIV  [  d8 e e &  (aNS ENId) MS HI8    APALACHICOLA CITY COMMISSION REQUEST FOR BOARD ACTION Meeting Date: May 7,2024  SUBJECT;  1st Reading: Ordinance 2024-02 Access Ordinance  AGENDA INFORMATION: Item Number: Department: Presenter: BRIEF SUMMARY: Ordinance 2024-02  Agenda Location: Unfinished Business  7 Admin  Travis' Wade, Dan Hartman  RECOMMENDED MOTION AND REQUESTED ACTIONS: 1St Reading of Ordinance 2024-02 Access  Ordinance and recommend for Public Notice for 2nd Reading  FUNDING SOURCE: N/A ATTACHMENTS: 1. Ordinance No. 2024-02  STAFF'S COMMENTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS: Staff recommends 1st reading Ordinance  2024-02,    ORDINANCE NO; 2024-02  AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF APALACHICOLA,FLORIDA,PROVIDING FOR THE REGULATION OF ACCESS TO CITY OWNED, CONTROLLED OR LEASED PROPERTY; PROVIDING FOR PURPOSE; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY AND  ESTABLISHING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.  WHEREAS,Atticle VII,Section 2 of thel Florida Constitution provides that municipalities shall have governmental, corporate and proprictary powers to enable municipalities to conduct municipal government, perform municipal functions and rendern municipal services; and  WHEREAS, Chapter 166, Florida Statutes, the' "Municipal Home Rule Powers Act," implements the applicable provisions ofthel Florida Constitution and authorizes municipalities to exercise any power for municipal purposes, except when expressly prohibited by law and to enact ordinances  in furtherance thereof;  WHEREAS, the purpose of this Ordinance is to provide regulations governing access to City NOWTHEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF  owned, controlled or leased property throughout the City;  APALACHICOLA, FLORIDA:  Section 1. Control of Access to City-owned, Controlled and Leased Property.  a. Consistent with decisions of the U.S. Supreme Court, public access to areas within enclosed facilities owned, controlled, and leased by the City of Apalachicola may be restricted depending upon whether such areas are classified as "designated public forum", "limited designated public forum", or "nonpublic forum". How areas within enclosed facilities owned, controlled, and leased by the Cityof Apalachicola are classified is based upon their intended use. For example, there are certain areas which are intended primarily fortheuseofCity employees in the conductoftheir! business; there are certain areas which, while primarily intended for the use of City employees in the conduct of their business, may from time to time be utilized for the convening of public meetings; there are certain    limited areas which may be open tot the public while engaging in legitimate business with City officers or employees; and there may be certain areas which are primarily intended  for the convening of public meetings.  b. The City Manager is hereby authorized to manage public access to ençlosed City-owned, controlled, and leased property. In the performance of such responsibilities, the City Manager shall have the authority to identify which areas are to be considered designated  public forum, limited designated public forum, or nonpublic forum.  . Upon the classification of areas within enclosed City-owned, controlled, and leased property, the City Manager is hereby yauthorized, subject tot the availability ofa appropriated funds, to employ whatever means he deems necessary and appropriate to separate designated public forums from nonpublic forums, including, but not limited to the use of physical barriers and signage. The City Manager shall also have the authority to develop and implement procedures to regulate and control public access within City-owned, controlled, and leased property toj provide forthesecurity and privacy of public visitors; to provide for the security and privacy of City employees and officers; and to minimize potential disruptions to the work of City government. Any person who engages in conduct that causes disruptions to the work of City government shall be deemed to: no longer be present within the Cily-owned,contioled, or lease property on legitimate public business. d. The City Commission Chambers, non-public employee work areas and conference: rooms int the CityHall arel hereby declared tol be nonpublic forums unless oruntil ap public meeting is convened in such areas pursuant toj public notice or by invitation. All City employees work areas within City Hall which are designated by appropriate signage as work areas shall be considered as nonpublic forums. Members of the public are prohibited from entering City employee work areas without being escorted by a City employee. All other areas oft the Cityl Hall are hereby designated as limited public forums and only persons who are present to engage in legitimate public business with Cityo officers or employees shall be authorized. It shall be a violation of this Ordinance to be within a nonpublic forum ora limited public forum without authorization. Unauthorized persons found by the City    Manager, his designee or a City law enforcement officert to be within a nonpublic forum or alimit public forum and whor refuse tol leave thej premises upon request, shall be considered a trespasser. Law Enforcement at its option, at the request of the City may issue a trespass  waring notice for this conduct.  e. Except within the City Commission Chambers, conference rooms, and other locations in which aj public meeting is being conducted pursuant tos aj public notice, it shall be unlawful and a violation of this Ordinance, to record video and/or sound within City-owned, controlled, and leased property, without the consent ofall persons whose voice or image is being reçorded. This prohibition shall not apply to any law enforcement activities. In addition tol being a violation ofthis Ordinance, if anyone who is observed to be recording video and/or sound within Ciy-owned,controled, orl leased property, without the consent ofall persons whose voice o1 image is being recorded, and such person refuses to çease activity after being advised that such activity is prohibited under this Ordinance, such refusal shall be considered to be a disruption to the work of City government. Therefore, such persons shall be deemed to: no longer be present within the Cilyowned,contoled, or leased property on legitimate public business. The City Manager and his designees are hereby authorized on behalf ofthe CityofApalachicola, Florida toi request any person who refuses to cease the unconsented video and/or sound recording to immediately leave the premises. Any person who refuses to cease the unconsented to video and/or sound recording, and refuses toi immediately leave the premises following the request of the City Manager or his designee, shall be considered as a trespasser, Law Enforcement, at its option, at the request of the City may issue a trespass warning notice for this conduct. f. The City Manager and his/her designees may have cause to remove any person they determine: (1) Actsi in any manner which violates or is reasonably suspected to violate any federal, state or local law, ordinance, rule or regulation; or (2) Acts in any manner which violates any City rules or policy, including but not limited to the Facility Rules; or any directive on any sign or notice at thej public property. The City Manager and his designees are hereby authorized on behalf ofthe-ciyofApilahitoha, Florida to warj persons ofthis    prohibited activity and request such activity to cease, Law Enforcement, at its option, at thei request ofthe City may issue a trespass warning notice for these violations of conduct. g. The City Manager and his designees are hereby authorized on behalf of the City of Apalachicola, Florida to warn persons whol have entered into or remain in areas where they are not authorized tot be, and to request such persons to depart. The CityManager, and his designees, are hereby authorized to call upon Law Enforcement to treat as trespassers any persons who refuse to depart after such ai request has been made. Law Enforcement, ati its option,may enforce any person's refusal to depart by means ofs Section 810.08 and 810.09,  Florida Statutes or issue a trespass waming notice.  Section 2. Facility Rules.  The following conduct is prohibited within the interior spaces of all City-owned or controlled (I) Engaging in any conduct prohibited by federal, State of Florida, or City of Apalachicola law. (3) Smoking, chewing tobacco, use of e-cigarettes or vaping devised, or carrying any lighted or (4) Disruptive, harassing or unsafe behavior, including conduct which interferes with City employees or City officials in the performance oftheir duties, or interferes with the proper use of (5) Abusive or harassing behavior, including use or display of obscene language, gestures, or (6) Blocking entrances, exits, fire exits, access areas, or otherwise interfering with the provision (7) Entering or remaining in nonpublic areas without authorization, Areas inside City buildings, including offices, hallways, stairways, and elevators are open to the public only to the extent necessary to attend to City business, or attendinga City-authorized function, event, or activity to which the person is an invitee, or attendinga dulynoticed public meeting. Otherwise, such areas  buildings oft the City of Apalachicola:  (2) Possessing any weapons, except as specifically permitted by law.  smoldering pipe, cigar, or cigarette.  the City facility by others.  graphics.  ofservices or the use of City property.  are deemed nonpublic areas.  (8) Any act which çould result in substantial risk of harm toj persons or property.    (9) Disrupting City business, events, or other City sponsored or authorized activities. (10) Leaving unattended packages, backpacks, luggage, or other personal items. Any such items  are subject toi immediate confiscation. (12) Possession of illegal drugs.  (11) Laying down or sleeping in chairs, benches, or otherwise.  (13) Posting or affixing to City property without permission from the City Manager, or his/her designee, any signs, leaflets, posters, flyers, pamphlets, brochures, and written, pictorial or graphic (14) Tampering with or unauthorized use of building or facility systems or devices, including (15) Audio and/or video recording anywhere inside of City buildings except during duly noticed public meetings, or as otherwise approved by the City Manager, or his/her designee. Except as otherwise approved by the City Manager, or his/her designee, audio and/or video recording may only be conducted within the City Commission Chamber, and any room, or office within which said activity has been authorized by law. Any person found to be conducting audio and/or video recording except as authorized by herein, must cease doing sO immediately if any visitor, City employee or City official expresses his/her desire not to be recorded. This rule does not apply to audio and/or video recording performed by authorized law enforcement personnel engaged in the performance of their official duties. Audio and/or video recording of public meetings must be undertaken in a quiet and orderly manner sO as not to interfere with the conduct of the meeting, block the view of any person attending the public meeting, or block any aisle, row, ingress or (16) Remaining in a City building after posted hours of operation or after the conclusion of an (17) Failure tocease conductspecifically prohibited ini items 1 through 16 above immediately after (18) A copy of the foregoing Facility Rules shall be posted in close proximity to all public  material of any kind.  electrical, plumbing, locks, doors or cameras,  egress.  authorized "after hours" public mecting or event.  are request by City staff to do so.  entrances of City-owned or controlled buildings of the City of Apalachicola.    Section 3. Severability. Ifany portion of this Ordinance is declared invalid, the valid  remainder hereof shall remain in full force and effect.  Section 4. Effective Date: This Ordinance shall become effective upon adoption.  First Reading on ATTEST:  May 7,2024 :June 4, 2024 City Commission ofthe City of Apalachicola, Florida  Second Reading and Adoption on  By:  By:  Sheneidra Cummings, City Clerk  Brenda Ash, Mayor    City Manager Updates  Highway 98 Water Leak-The field crew repaired the water leak that was mentioned by Mr.Jimmy Gander at the April meeting. The leak was repaired on Monday, April 22. Rhett Butler advised that there did not  appear to be any damage or erosion due to the leak.  Cumulative Substantial Improvements (CSI)-Bree andlhad a call with FDEM regarding a move from 10 years to either 5 or 1 years. We have scheduled another call with FEMA to determine the benefit of 5 years as opposed to 1 year, and will be able to make arecommendation at the  June Regular Meeting.  MyAccident- -lwas cutting at tree at my house and it kicked out, knocked me off my feet, and fell on me. Ibroke my tibial plateaui in three places and was told to keep my leg elevated until my next Dr.'s appointment. I have been working from home answering emails, phone calls, participating in conference calls, and signing checks and documents that are being brought to me. Ihope to be back in the office Wednesday, May 1. lwill be on crutches orinawheelchair due to an order of "no weight- bearing" on my right leg for 10-12 weeks. Thank you for all of the calls  and messages of support!!    CITYOFA APALACHICOLA FINANCE DEPARTMENT REPORT April2024  1. Processed payrolli for April pay periods.  2. Processed retirement: andi insurance payments for April.  3. Thel Finance Clerk does an amazing joba at issuing purchase orders, posting deposits, running accounts  payable, and providing anyi information requested by various departments.  4.Assisting City Clerk with duties as needed.  5. Coordinating with Grants Coordinator to get copies of allg grant contracts andl list of alli funded grants so grant financial notebooks can be madei for each grant. Grant notebooks willl have all contracts, change orders, and detailed financial information soi iti is easily accessible to determinewhati is expected back in reimbursements. All grant contracts havel been obtained. lam now in the process of getting all thep payments andi reimbursements onto as spreadsheet. Auditors will need this information also 50 they 6. Chris Moran spent two days with: staff. 9/30/23 cash balances werer reviewed. The creation ofanew chart of accounts was discussed in length. Banyon entered the chart of accounts that weres sent, but there: are corrections that need tol be made. The chart of accounts willl bee expanded to reflect all grant activity, and department expenditures willl be coded accordingt toi thel Uniform Accounting System. Chart 7. Finance: staff had one 2 hour Banyon training session. A brief overview was given on how to enter items into chart of accounts, post receipts, and post payments. Journal entries werenot discussed duringt this trainingsession. Aftert the chart of accounts has been corrected, data willt then be entered into thes system. Itwill bes slow going at first until we get familiar with ther new system, but things are 8. Audits havel been completed fort the garbage billing, Scipio Creek billing, and Battery Park billing. lam working with Waste One and Lizette to make necessary corrections and changes to reflect accurate billing. Scipio Creek and Battery Park are now being! billed correctly and all corrections! have been made toaccounts. lam trying to review the Waste Onel billo on: a monthly basis to make: sure we: are: staying on 9. Completed various Human Resources duties. Onboarded new employee Sonya Shuman fort thef front office receptionist position. City Clerk was included in onboarding process. Trained City Clerk on  can get an: accurate account of all grant activity.  of accounts is being reviewed thoroughly and corrections are being made.  progressing.  track with that.  processing paperwork on new employees.    10. Provided. ARPA expenses sO annual report could be completed. Traci Buzbee with Thel Management Expert will bef filingt ther report. Ihave: attached thee expenses thust far. Ifany oft thei information! in 11. Working with The Management Experts (FEMA) to obtain financial information from Hurricane Michael so reimbursements can be: sent tot the City. Thisi is al huge project but is at top priority as the reimbursement is around $900,000. Traci Buzbee has sent me all the Hurricane Michael FEMA projects, so nowl lam havingt to got through checks and documents to provide: allt thei information required. lam 12. Currently! have 31 big projects going on at once- - Banyan conversion and all that entails with that; collecting required FEMA documentation for reimbursement;: and FY22/23 audit. Financials are coming along witha al budget expense report - there are severalwheels' turning at oncet to make this happen. I am still working on these 3 projects at one time. Everything is moving forward, just slow. 13. As always,! Iwelcome any suggestions or knowledge. Ifanyone would liket to haveas sit-down with  incorrect, please let mel know.  still working on this project.  me or has any questions, please don't! hesitatet to contact me.  Lee Mathes Finance Director    CITY OFAPALACHICOLA ARPAI EXPENSES AS OF4 4/22/2024  1.9 9/6/23-Communty Center- #1 Bay Avenue- -Weston, A/C-N New AC Unit- $7,000.00 2. 3/84-Ciylall-192 Coach' Wagoner Blvd-Home Depot-N New Flooring- $638.10 3. 202282023-DinangWaterwastewater Consulting Fees relatedi to Consent Order & Final  Order-D Dewberry Engineering- $34,643.00  4. 20228 & 2023. -Old City! Hall Grant Matches- $50,000.00 5. 6/2/22-F Ring Power- - New Caterpillar Tractor- $131,776.02 6. January-A April2024- Oldl Library enovatons-746-Street Weston NC-IAPA-ACWA-on Weston A/c- - 4/11/24-NewA A/C-$5,700.00 Acel Hardware- - Jan &F Feb2024-bulding: materials - $584.43 Howard" achalnges-sn23-saund system $18,633.00 Howard acmocpe-I3ni-sond system - $13,094.00 Certified MRCURBAN.. is ARPA Taylors w.-  Cates Electrical-2/2324- -$471.40 Wnupy-manas-s0aoA Home Depat-Iooin-2.11429    AregularmeetingortngoftheApalachicola City Commission was held on Tuesday April2, 2024, at4PM, att the former Apalachicola Municipal Librarylocated: at 746St., Apalachicola, Fl. Present: Mayor Brenda Ash, Commissioner Anita Grove, Commissioner. Adrianel Elliott, Commissioner Despina George, Commissioner Donnal Duncan, City Manager Travis Wade, City Attorney Dan Hartman, City Clerk Sheneidra Cummings, City Planner Bre Robinson, Grant Coordinator Sarah Borque, Code Enforcement Officer Pamelal Erwin, Chief of Polic Bobby' Varnes Mayor Ash called the meetingt to order followed by! Invocation: and Pledge of Allegiance.  AGENDAI ADOPTION  Motion to approve agenda made by Commissioner Elliott and seconded by Commissioner Grove  PRESENTAIONECpta Area CommunityAction. Agency/CACAAI  Tim Center, Director of CACAAI informed the Commissionthat the agency has secured another location andwill bey vacating the 6+h Street Rec. Center located at 222 6th Street, by mid-June, Mr. Centerthanked the Commissionfortheiz generosity, and statedthat thel Head StartProgramwile be Commissioner George thanked Director Center for his commitment tol Franklin County and  moving tot the Chapman Building, located: at 155 Ave E. acknowledged thei importance of the Head Start Program. Mayor Ash concurred with Commissioner George.  PUBLIC COMMENT  Caty Greene: spoke on behalf of the Apalachicola historical Society and the grant the societyi is workingont for the Chestnut Cemetery. Ms. Greene presentedthe Commissionwitndocumentation regarding the grant opportunity: and looks forward tot the Commission's input. Torben Madson voiced concern regarding the proposedi removal of eighteen oakt trees locatedi in Chestnut Cemetery, Mr. Madsen requested' that the Commission does not allow any treest to be removed until an additional: arborist report has been presented to the Commission: at thel May 7th Jimmy Gander spoke about the ongoing repairs and restrictions happening onL Leslie Street and shared concerns regardingy water coming upf from the cement slabs and the safety of his building located on Leslie Street. Mr. Gander is concernedi that the standing water is coming from the City water lines and asked ift the: source of thel leak can! bei identified, and thisi issue resolved promptly.  meeting.  Discussionheld.    Regular Meeting-4/2/2024 2of8 update byt the May 7h meeting.  Travis ensuredt the Commission that our Water Field Crewy would resolve this issue and have an LaRaela Coxwell spoke about CDBG-DR Grant andt ther reallocation of fundingt for businesses who no longer wishto participate. Coxwell also expressed concern regarding the lack of transparency andi not being updated regularly about the grant process they are participatingin.  FEMASCIPIOCREEK MARINAAWARD  Grant Coordinator Sarah Bourque provided an update ont thel bid closing for Scipio Creeki Marina Dock Repair Project and asked the Commissiont to approve the recommendation: to award the Motiont to approve and award Coastline Clearingwith the $74,090.00 Scipio Creekl Marina project was made by Commissioner Grove, seconded! by Commissioner Elliott. No discussion. Motion  repair project to Coastline Clearing for $74,090.00.  carried5-0.  FEMAI BODIFORD PARK AWARD  Grant Coordinator Sarah Bourque provided an update ont thel bid closing for Bodifordi Park Dock Repair Project and asked the Commissiontoapprove the recommendation to award the repair Motiont to approve and award Coastline Clearingwith the $53,824.00 Bodiford Parkl Dock Repair Project wasr made by Commissioner Grove, seçondedl by Commissioner Elliott. No discussion.  project to Coastline Clearingf for $53,824.00.  Motioncarried5-0.  GRANT ADMINISTRATION: CONTINUING SERVICES. AWARD(S)  Grant Coordinator SarahBourque presented five firms for continuing services based on the review andrecommendation of Cityl Manager andi requestedi that the Commissiontoapprove Staff's commemdatonoawandtua five firmswithGrant. AdminstatonComtinungsenvcaecontract: Thet five firms are Ovid Solutions, Gouras & Associates, Bay! Media Anchor CEI, andHAFF. Motion to approve continuing services contracts for Ovid Solutions, Gouras & Associates, Bay Media Anchor CEI, and HAFFwas made by Commissioner Grove, seconded by Commissioner  Elliott. No discussion. Motion carried! 5-0.  PUBLIC COMMENT (continued)    Regular Meating-4/2/2024 3of8  Jim Elliott spoke abouti thei importance of maintaining Veteran's Parka andi the benefit of having restrooms on-site. Elliott wasi in: support of the Chapman Botanical Gardens restroom proposal yrlsvymeplessedruts support for the Botanical Gardens pavilion and restroom project. Wynn presedtpempotaneo ofhavingthe restroomsandi thee ellncomeciwiyron Veteran's Parktothe/ AficanAmericanHisioy Museum which would bel located on 6th Street. Ms. Wynn also presentedt the Commission with ap petition consisting mainly of long-time Hill residents' who were alsoi in support of the DEP's proposal for a pavilion andi restrooms tol be constructedin chapman Mark Shields expressed full support fort the pavilion andr restrooms proposed byl DEP, Thomas Becknell presented information on Dr. Chapman ande expressed full support of the ALI Mirabella expressed full support of the restroom and pavilion project for Chapman Gardens. Liz Fitzhugh supports the partnership! between the City al DEP ande expressed concern abouti the City allowing DEP1 to start building despite having al landscaping plan presented. ALI Douglas supports the restrooms, however, does not see al benefit of having a pavilioni ini the botanical gardens. Mr. Douglas suggests having smaller seating areas positioned along the OttisAmisonexpressedsupport fort the restroom and pavilion project and commented on the need for ADA: accessible restrooms for veterans as well as local visitors. Mr. Amison, beinga a County Commisonepsatdinen concernsthatt the countyi is facing inr regardt to the maintenance and upkeep of County, parks and open spaces and urged the Commission to consider accepting assistance from the DEP and allow them to continue to maintain Veteran's Park andt the Gardens. Katy Davis expressed concern regardingl DEP's proposal and expressedt that she supports the apomeoeveuNtoNd the proposedl location and the potential harm to the existingt trees. Ms. Davis also opposed the: size of the pavilion and suggested at few smaller pavilions. Ted Mastiller expressedi full support of the DEP's proposal for restrooms and pavilion. Pamelalrwincommentedonthel importance of connectivity between the C-1 and G-2 districts and ther revitalization of the Hillside community. Ms. Erwine expressed full support for DEP's proposal and urged the Commissiont to approve the State's plan for Chapmanbotanical Gardens and consider thel benefit and opportunity of having a pavilion andrestrooms to accommodate various Pete Whitesell expressed support fort they veterans and mentioned! his concerni in regard tot the maintenance of the proposed structure and restroom facilities. Mr. Whitesell urged the Commissiont tot take caution withr movingf forwardwith DEP's plan and consider thes staff and GigPanepeadippet forimprovementsintne botanical gardens and commented on the  from DEP.  Botanical Gardens.  restroom and pavilion proposal offered! by DEP.  sidewalk.  groups of people, organizations, and events,  resources tor maintain.  benefit of having the pavition andr restrooms,    Regular Meeting-4/2/2024 4of8 the restrooms and pavilion.  Donnal Ingle expressed: supporti for having restrooms however, opposed the proposed location of Faye Gibsone expresseda appreciationtothe Commission: and support for their decisiont tor not move forwardy withthel DEP's plan at prevlousmeetings. Mrs. Gibson statedthat restrooms are necessary Cutler Edwards expressed support witht the restroom and pavilion project proposed! by DEP and encouragedi the Commissiont tot thinkl broadly about the botanical gardens andi its potential use(s). Mayor Ash acknowledged al list of names who are alsoi in support of the DEP'srestroom and pavilion project for the botanical gardens. The list will be placed on record.  however, the proposed location would endanger the existing live oak trees.  Walter Robinson expressedf full support for restrooms.  Commissioner Elliott summarized the latest DEP proposal and expressed appreciation: toi the publici fort their participation and civic engagement. Commissioner Elliott clarified that the DEP proposal was tabledf from Feb 16!h regular meeting and that no decision! has beenr made by the Commissiont to approve or deny their proposal. Commissioner Elliott commented on the vast resourcest that the State provides and encouraged fellow! board members to continue to builda strongworkingr relationship with DEP for environmental protection andi historical preservation within the City. Commissioner Elliott recommend approvingt the improvements for Chapman  Botanical Gardens.  Amotion wasi madet to approve the proposedimprovements to Chapman Botanical Gardens submitted! by! DEP at thel March! 5"hy regular commission meeting, seconded byl Mayor Ash, after  passinge gavel tol Mayor Pro-Tem, Commissioner Grove. Discussion held.  Commissioner Duncan expressed concerns regarding thel DEP'sI refusal to move: forwardifa Mayor Ash spoke about the Hill Community: andt thel long-standingr neglect of that community referencingpreyiouse epANd dwaopmenwnclasben met with tremendous opposition. Mayor Ashe expressed: sentiments fort the residents of the Hill Community andi recogrizedtmatnerowele. anoverwholmingmalontywnowasinfanvor oft thelmprovementsl.e. Commissioner George expressed concern about perceivedi information that the DEP would potentially abandont their lease witht the City and/or re-allocate funds if the Gity did not make a decision at the April 2ndmeeting. Commissioner George expressed: support withestablishing mcwywtCimaca commercial districts, and development andimprovementsintine Hill Community, and developing the gardens tol honor Dr. Chapman's worka and contribution. Commissioner George asked] Joshua Hodgson, Manager of the Orman House State Park, Gorrie Museum and St. George Island State Park, to clarify and! provide any update and/or informationin regardto the State re-allocating funds and ending their lease with the City, Mr. Hodgson  decision wasi not being made byt this meeting.  restrooms and pavilion att the gardens.    Regular Meeting-4/2/2024 5of8 Discussion continued.  Mayor Ash clarified throughl her conversationwith: ChuckHatcher, Director of the Florida Park Service, that DEP would not come backl before the Commissionif the project wasr not approved.  Commissioner Grove commented. Commissioner George commented. Discussion concluded. Commissioner George Opposed.  Motionmadel by Commissioner: Ellottwasrestatedandearted32.wIsioner Grove and  USINESS/OCCUPATONAL LIC. TAX ORDINANCE AMENDMENT  City Staff and Cutler Edwards, Business Lic. Committee Chair presentedt the committee's recommendation for revised pusiness/ocoupatonal license categories andi rate structure. Ar motion to approve the occupational license rate and category recommendations (Exhibit1,5 pages)made! by Commissioner Grove: seconded by Commissioner Elliott. Discussion held. Motion Attorneyl Hartman presentedi thet first reading of Ordinance 2024-01 and read aloudf for the record. Ordinance 2024-01 amend the existing Occupational Lic Ordinance 2005-11 for the record. Amolomtoadertiaedierthe 2ndreadingof! Business/0coupational Taxl Lic Ordinance: 2024-01was madel by Commissioner FEllot,secondedbyCommisionergrove. Discussionheld. Motion carried  carled4.0,Commisioner George opposed.  4-,Commissioner George opposed. TASKS DIRECTED BY COMMISSION  Commissioner George recommendedi that tasks givent to Staff be appropriately: trackedand followed up on and be brought back! before the Commissiontol be resolved publicly. AttorneyHartman provided updates the Commission on the list of tasks. Discussion held. Commissioner Grove suggest that Pamelal Erwin, Code Enforcement Officer and Bree Robinson, CiyPanner,compie. al list of what procedureshas! beenimplemented within the last eight months MayorA Asho concurredwitht Commissioner Ciowpardinsinctdstaron presenttothe Commission what processes and procedurest that they've already created and present thel list to City! Manager Wade and/ Attorney Hartmant to ensurei that their procedures are in line with State statues. Commissioner Elliottnoted that the Building Department with the assistance of the Planner, Code Enforcement Officer, and Permit Clerk, has been ablet to drastically reduce the number of complaintsandareworkingmore efficiently. Commissioner Elliot also suggestedrecognzing: them  that has helpedi improve processes int their department.    Regular Meating-4/2/2024 6of8  for their hard work and dedicationt toi improving their processes and procedures int their respective departments. Lastly, Commissionert Elliotts suggestedthatt the Commissionrecelves: feedbackfrom Amotion was made by Commissioner Grove tof forward the task of developing a checklist of department processes: and bringt toi the. June 4" meeting, secondedi by Commissioner Elliott. Attorney Hartman proceeded updatingt the Commission on tasks previously directed to Staff.  Staff regarding any deficiencies int their respective departments. Discussion held, Motion carried 4-1, Commissioner George opposed.  Discussion held.  Commissioner George concluded by urging Staff to provide follow upt to the Commission on all tasks directed and that the completion of tasks are progressing on at timely basis.  MAYOR AND COMMISSIONER COMMENTS  MayerAahrecommenddttnatclyCleioep upy with tasks that the Commission direct to Staff by creatingamonthyltask listthat identify thet task andt the department/Staft that the task was given. Mayor Ashintroduced Mr. Banks, Member of The Republican Party of Franklin County, an non-civic, rompoltopmiatontoue. Commission! based on hisi Iintorestinrentingspace in thel high school building. Mr. Banks presented a counteroffer tot the lease amount quoted by City ManagerWade. Manager Wade recommendedi Mr. Banks to present his offer to the Commision. Discussion held. Mayor Ash directed, Attorney Hartman to present his legal opinion on this and Mayor Ash spoke about ai mectingwihepesomlves from Congressman Dunn's office andt the opportunitytor request grants through various State Departments and agencies that may be beneficial tot the City. Mayor Ash statedthat shet forwarded thei information tol Kate Deloacha and askedi the Board fort their approval to! have Kate Deloach applyt for said grant opportunities. Amotiony was made by Commissioner Grove to approve Katel Deloach to workwith' travisutilizing the Area of Critical State Concern Work Planto identify and apply fora appropriate grant opportunities presented" tol Mayor Ashl by Congressman Dunn's representative, secondedby Commissioner Elliott. Discussion held. Commissioner George commented. Motion carried5-0. Commissioner Grove updatedi thel Board and) public about the partnershipwith! Resilient Apalachicola Bay, a group of individuals who will oversee ther management restoration plan of the oysters that are int the Bay. Commissioner Grove inquired about the status of aj potential partnershipwitht the County to address workforce! housing, and the possibility of re-zoning prospective areas withini the City to allow for multifamily structures. Commissioner Grove would like to see thisi issuel be placed ont the agenda andi moveforwardi withviable solutions. Commissioner Grove also suggested that regular grant updates be posted ont the website and also  City Clerk was alsoi instructed! to: send the task list tot the Commission.  present itt tot the Commission at thel May 7th, mtg.  bei includedi in the agenda.    Regular Meeting-4/2/2024 7of8 Commissioner Duncan, no comment.  Commissioner George spoke about the grant that the Commission allowedt the Apalachicola Historical Societyt to apply for and! hopes tor resolve any lingeringi issues or misinformation: ati the May 7th meeting. Commissioner George referenced the CDBG Grant for the Hillside and asked for an update tol be presentedt to the Commission. Commissioner George inquired: about the status of fillingt the P&Z Alternate. City Manager clarified and informed the Commission that applicants for the open P&Z Alternate Member will be on the May 7th meeting agenda for their review and selection. Commissioner George inquired about the status of the Inflation Reduction. Act Grant  opportunity: andi follow-up from the ARPA Workshopmeeting.  Discussion! held.  Commissioner Ellottfollowedupont the Chestnut Cemeterytopic: and expressed concerned about proper procurement procedure. Commissioner Grove acknowledgedi that the City has not been privy or had anyi involvement int the placing of bids, approving advertisement(s), or procurement of professionals' that are beingusedf for the grant. Commissioner Grove also stated that shei is unaware of any special designation on record, given to Chestnut Cemetery and the families of thosel buried thereretain the rights tot those plots. Commissioner Elliott wouldl liket tot the City have moreinvolvementinthe. declsior-makngprocess when it come tot this grant, the removal oft trees, any proposedi maintenance: andt to avoid any potential disturbance of grave sites int this cemetery. Mayor Ash directed Manager Wade to provide a CDBG-DRHIlside Grant update-summaytothe  Commissionspecificalyaddressing Ms. Coxwell's concerns.  CITY MANAGER REPORT forafor-profit business. Discussion held. ATTORNEY COMMENTS  Manager Wade commented on updates provided in his report, Manager asked the Commissionfor guidance on an ongoing situation regarding a Special Event request to use the Chestnut Cemetery  Presentedt the Commissionwitht thec draft fort the: access ordinance and asked the Commission tor review and if no corrections, he would have the Access Ordinance ready for1 15t reading at the May 7th meeting. Attorney Hartman also provided and update on Robert Davis and the potential surplus propertystating that Mr. Davis! has not been able to pool enough finance to make his offert tot the City however, he still has ani interest in working with the City to come to a viable solution fork both parties. Attorney Hartman also spoke about the City's floodz zone haA the Commission ift they were interested in amending the existing ordinance to reduce the lookback period from teny years to a maximum of five years being that the former cans stiflei improvements in a floodzone.    Regular Meeting-4/2/2024 8of8  Discussion held. CONSENT AGENDA  Ar motion was madel by Commissioner Elliott to approve the consentagenda.econdedbyCommssoner  Grove. No comments. Motion carried5-0.  Motion to: adjourn made by Commissioner Elliott, seconded by Commissioner Grove. None opposed.  Motion carries5-0.  Brenda Ash, Mayor  Sheneidra Cummings, City Clerk    CITY OF APALACHICOLA PLANNING &2 ZONING BOARD WORKSHOP & REGULAR MEETING Monday, March11",2 2024 City Meeting Room-7 746 6s Street Minutes  Attendance: Vice-Chalr Chase Galloway, Myrtis Wynn, Jim Bachrach, Bobby Miller, Elizabeth  Milliken  Workshop: 5:00PM  Workshop to discuss the P&Z/Architectural Revlew Board's roles and responsibilties as written in the City LDC. The City Attorney, City Manager, and City Planner will go over applicable LDC, provide resources, and answer any questions that any Board members may have as the City has experienced some LDC changes over the last year. This meeting is not to discuss any potential changes to the LDC, but just to refresh on the current LDC. Adjourn by 5:50PM to ) The City Manager, Travis Wade, discussed Robert's Rules of Order,  allow a 10-minute break prior to the 6:00PM meeting,  The City Attorney, Dan Hartman, discussed Sunshine Law. He also explained that P&Z members can meet with applicants about their projects on their own, but that they do have to disclose this when the project comes up for discussion. The City Planner, Bree Robinson, explained how Municode works and how board member's and applicants alike can easlly search the Land Development Code online. She discussed the City website and directed the board to review the Planning page on the website for maps, links to resources, Q&A, and to see the forms that citizens see when applying for different projects, etc. The City Attorney discussed the P8Z/Arch.tectural Review Board's roles and responsibillties as laid out in Sec. 101-60. Section 109-21, 109-22, 109-48, and 109- 51 were all discussed in how the P&Z Board is to discuss Certificates of  Appropriateness and make considerations.  The Historic District Guidelines were discussed and the City Attorney gave a brief overview of the content as well as how to take them into account- - he confirmed that they are a part of the City LDC as Historic District Guidelines and the P&Z Board should use them as a tool to approve and deny application for Certificates  of Appropriateness.  1    CITY OF APALACHICOLA PLANNING & ZONING BOARD WORKSHOP & REGULAR MEETING Monday, March11",2024 City Meeting Room-746"s Street Minutes  Discussion was held and the board adjourned the workshop to enter the Regular  Meeting.  Regular Meeting: 6:00 PM  1. Approval of February 12!h, 2024 meeting minutes.  Motion to approve by Jim Bachrach; 2nd by Myrtis Wynn. All in favor-  motion carried.  2. Review, Discussion and Decision for Fence. (R-2) @ 178 22nd Ave, Block 237 Lot 7. For  Stephen Penn - Owner; Contractor: Self  Motion to approve by Bobby Miller; 2nd by Elizabeth Milliken. All in favor-  motion carried.  3. Revlew, Discussion and Decision for Cerlificate of Appropriateness & Fence, (R-1) (Historic District) @ 140 Avenue D, Block 48 Lot 4/5, For Charles Miller; Contractor: Ryan McClain  Motion to approve by Jim Bachrach; 2nd by Myrtis Wynn. All in favor-  motion carried.  4. Review, Discussion and Decision for Accessory Structures, (R-2) @ 245 Jacobie Oneal  Lane, Block 226, For Olivia & Steve Wells; Contractor: TBD  Motion to approve by Jim Bachrach; 2nd by Bobby Miller. All in favor-  motion carried.  5, Review, Discussion and Decision for Accessory Structure & Pavers. (R-2) @ 148 13th Street, Block 90 Lot %2&%3. For Thomas Becknell & Pamela Erwin; Contractor: Self  Motion to approve by Bobby Miller; 2nd by Jim Bachrach. All In favor-  motion carried.  2    CITY OF APALACHICOLA PLANNING &Z ZONING BOARD WORKSHOP & REGULAR MEETING Monday, March11",2024 Cily Meeting Room-746"s Street MInutes  6. Revlew, Discussion and Decision for Certificate of Appropriateness & Sign. (C-1) (Historic District) @ 25 Ave D, Block E-2 Lots 1-2-3. For Star Step Capltal Florida Propertles LLC  (Oyster City); Contractor: William Ross Development  Motion to approve by Jim Bachrach; 2nd by Myrtis Wynn. All in favor-  motion carried.  7. Review, Discussion and Decision for Certificate of Approprateness, Fence, & Addition. (C-2) (Historic District) @ 111 Ave E, Block 32. Lots 8-19, For Tom Brocato; Contractor: Self  Motion to approve by. Bobby Miller; 2nd by. Jim Bachrach. All ini favor-  motion carried.  Other/New Business: member! 3/4/24.  Justin McMillan has resigned from the Board - Myrtis Wynn is now at full voting There is an alternate position now open. Advertised on City Website for applicants  OutstandingUnresoNved Issues;  94 Bay Avenue was tabled at thel February meeting - they expect to re-submit their  design for the April P&Z meeting.  Motion to adjourn the meeting by Jim Bachrach; 2nd by Myrtis  Wynn - meeting adjourned.  Meeting Minutes Approved by:  4/6/94  Vu-Chair- Joe-Taylor-  Date  Chuse Galleway  3    CITVYOFAPALACHICOLA CITY CLERKI MONTLYREPORT April 2024  Processed and mailed out utility bills before the end of the month.  Prepared March Commission minutes. Prepared April agenda packets and emailed to Notified 2K Web Group to upload meeting agenda packets to website and post meeting Assisted customers with cemetery! items, utility! bill questions and payments, garbagelyard trash complaints, public records request, golf cart decals, Battery Park ramp: stickers, Completed Form 1 and updated Board members information for Form 6filings. Completed tasks as assigned by the City Manager and Mayor. Completed and mailed general monthly billing. Assisted Staff with various issues and projects. Assisted employees with HRrelated issues. Working on 3 public records request(s). Conducted interviews for Receptionist position.  Commission and City Attorney. dates and times to website.  business licenses, and other miscellaneous duties.  Completed. Annual Consumer Confidence Report (CCR) and sent coples to DEP and  Franklin County Health Dept. Placed ad for Public Hearing: Ordinance 2024-01 Currentlytraining Billing Clerk Updated Sewer Tapl List  Set up an online portal for better bookkeeping ini regard to credit card processing. Verifying customer accounts in Bayon post data transfer from CUSI Utility Billing  Working oni inputting ACHinformation into Banyon Updating Battery Park and Scipio Creek Accounts for billing Additional clerical tasks related to Billing.    Grant Updates  City Commission Meeting- Tuesday, May 7th 2024 Submitted. Applications- Pending Results:  1. Firehouse Subs Public Safety Foundation Hurst Rescue Tools' "Jaws of Life" $38,465 a) An application requesting. Jaws ofLife rescue tools for the Apalachicola' Volunteer Fire Department was submitted 4/4/24. These tools were: ar request from the' VPD: and willa aid themi int their efforts. in the event this application isr not funded, city staff will continue to apply quarterly. a) Ana application requesting fundingf for resurfacing, drainage improvements, ands safety improvements for Commerce: Streeti from Avenue Cto Avenuel was submitted 5/5/23.FDOT markedi isas 3. FWCF FBIP - Battery Park Seawall $413,748,34 (Requested: $299,748.34, City Match $114,000) a) Ana application requesting construction funds for the Battery Park Seawall was submitted and marked as' "complete" by! FWC on 4/19/24. The FBIP Evaluation Committee wills score andr rank the applications on. June 27+h, 2024. City staff willy virtually attend andy provide an update, 4. FDACS-E Beautifying the City Through Treel Planting & Maintenance $50,000 removal, and tree planting within the City limits was submitted 4/18/24.  2. FDOTS SCOP- - Commerce Street Phase 1$ $3,278,524  "complete" and we are waiting for updates.  a) Ana application requesting funding for tree maintenance, lethall bronzing disease treatment kits, tree  Funded Applications: FDOT:  1, SCOP. L Leslie Street $610,169.30 (G2N05)  a) This project will remedy the underground issues, resurface the entire street length, and obtain new roads signs! based off engineer's estimate and recommendations. Engineering firm, Dewberry,i is working on the plans to bid this project out- plans are at 90% completion and have been submitted to FDOT for review before the work can! be procured." Thec current project completion date per FDOT  is10/31/24.  DEP:  1. Resilient Florida- Critical Asset Flood Management $2,039,500 (24SRP65)  a) This grant will complete identified drainage projects int the cityt that have! been documented, but not funded by other sources. Funds will repair known nuisance flooding drainagei issues in 29+ locations throughout thec city. The City of Apalachicola Critical Asset Flood Mitigation Projects include the replacement andi retrofit of pipe systems at multiple roadway Intersections, addition of inlets, pipes, water quality vaults, crown reconstruction, and construction of roadway conveyance: system. DEP b) Procurement for Grant Administration: Services is underway- - waiting for the City Attorney to draft a) This award is funding forp preparing a infrastructure plan fort flood protection. The City of Apalachicola willo complete the City of Apalachicola Adaptation Plan Project to include: an Adaptation Plan consistent with the Florida Adaptation Planning Guidebook. Thep project willi include public outreach ands stakeholder engagement. Agreement signed 3/20/24 and project procurement is underway, 3, Resllient Florida- - Comprehensive Vulnerability. Assessment $272,500 (22PLN10) a) The City of Apalachicola will conduct the City of Apalachicola Comprehensive Vulnerability Assessment project toi include an update tot the 2017Vuinerability. Assessment. Thisi includes the  willl be conducting: a site visit sooni  agreement for the Grant Continuing! Services procurement. 2. Resillent Floridal Planning Grant- - COA Adaptation Plan $67,000 (24PLN12)  1    impact of sea-level rise, storm surge, andr rainfall flooding. Thei impacts off flooding willl be projected andi mapped over a planning horizon that extends to 2070. Critical assets, vulnerable infrastructure, and! historic properties atr risk willl be identified. Comprehensive plan amendments to comply with the Peril of Floods statute anda adaptation strategy recommendations will alsol be included int the Project. $200,0001 in supplemental funding was awarded as part oft the VAI help resolvei identified data gaps and willr result in the City digitizing its infrastructure facilities including water distribution lines, sewer b) Initial public outreach has been completed. Technical data gatheringi is complete; 80% of Exposure Analysis is complete, and 60% of Sensitivity. Analysis is complete. Collection ofe existing infrastructure 4. Resilient Florida - Wastewater Plant Repairs $13,381,516 (22SRP17) + SLFRP. WWTP Headworks & SBR Relocation, Replacement and Upgrades for Advanced Wastewater Treatment $5,551,875 (WG038) = a) These grants combined: aret tor replace andi repair critical wastewater facility components andt to relocate thet facility to ensurei iti is out oft thet flood zone." Ther project will ensure that the Cityi is storm b) Construction is noty yet underway. Thep project engineer, Dewberry, received: sampling results and worked on biological process modeling, Initial design layout, and process equipment: selection in the Preliminary! Design Report. 55% of the design is completed. Bidding: and contractor selection will c) As of April: 2024, project is at: 15% completion. Project completion date is estimated for September  ands stormwater.  files for digitizing currently underway. Totals $18,933,391 for WWTP Relpcaton/Replacement  readyf fory years to comel  begina after completion of Design & Permitting. 2026. Final design has begun, Florida Commerce [Formerly! DEO): (D0225)  1. Rural Infrastructure Fund- Water Treatment Plant Improvements, Potable Water Studies $147,000 a) Thisgrant wille evaluate existing conditions, create an enhanced sampling plan, hydraulic modeling, treatability: studies and alternatives analysis. Engineering firm, Dewberry, isin progress and these 2. Rurall Infrastructure Fund - Drainage Basin Analysis Phase Il+ Camera Work of Stormwater Lines a) This grant willi fund ana analysis of the drainage basins that border Apalachicola River and Bay. The proposal also includes funding to begin camera-work oft thes stormwater linesi in Phase 1. The project aims to document all stormwater conveyance characteristic, boths structural andi natural, along with deficiencies ofe eacht that have contributed tol localized flooding within 18 drainage basin areas totaling 310 acresi Int the city. The City willt then prioritize repairs ina areas where localized flooding is present and plant for water quality treatment. at thes stormwater outfalls which discharge into the Apalachicola River and Apalachicolal Bay. Basins 11 and 3 were covered byt the: 2018 grant. This grant application would b) Agreement signed 2/1/24. Waiting to procure grant administration with grant continuing: services a) This granti ist tot fund repairs and upgrades for the avenues: stormwater drainage system. Dewberryi is b) Quotes received for drainage pipel Inspections and routes survey. Existing conditions CCTVsurveyv was completed. The engineer received videos andi reports which! have! been analyzed. The engineer worked with contractor to revise scope and cost for drainage pipe survey, Project information was distributed toi interested stakeholders for environmentalr review. Tribal letters completed. Designs ready in next fewr months. Environmental review report continues, Survey results may create: a few changes of the a) This grant is tor revitalize the! businesses and public areas int the riverfront district. This worki includes  studies are: 30% completel $300,000 (D0260)  address the following basins:1 1,2,4,5,6,7,8,9,10, 12-19 3. CDBG-DR - Avenues Stormwater Repair Project $3,800,000 (M0016)  procurement.  thee engineering firm for this project.  environmental review.  4. CDBG-DR- - Hometown Revitalization. $4,400,000 (M0034)  2    private business's docks along with public docks, sidewalks, lighting, and parking areas. b) Afield survey continues withy progress along Water and Commerce Streets with fields survey work along Scipio Creek complete. Survey office work and plans ongoing. Engineer, HALFF Engineering, met with City of Apalachicola management on 2/21/20241 tor review coast guard: site, oldi fires station property, thel Popham Building, and Andres Pier issues. As of March 31, 2024, Phasel Environmental: Site Assessments (ESA's) were nearly complete, permitting was 15% complete, preliminary design and plans for Plan Set 1 were 20% complete (sites along Scipio Creek), andt the engineer (Halff) was scheduling fieldr review meetings for Plan Set #2 (street upgrades and amenities). Popham Building preliminary memo re: structural review was submitted' tot the City on 04.09.2024; this memo indicated that the building lackst thes stability andi integrity to make structural repairs and recommended demolition oft the existing structure. A grant modification is forthcoming because several components oft thep project need c) 404 Permitting willl be required. 4041 Permitting is currently ata a complete halt due tol legal action involving 404 permitting elsewhere int the state (unrelated tot the City- - this case involves a situation in south Florida). Wheni it resumes, there willl be al back-up and delays are expected. City and grant admin are concerned about 404 permitting timeline. Stakeholder outreach has started. Phase 1E ESA'sare underway andi nearing completion. Cultural resource: surveys mayl be required; these are not included int thee engineer's current scope of work. Additional information regarding this requirement has been requested from the engineer. Wetland delineations underway ands should be completed soon. a) This project ist to revitalize four (originally! 5, one location dropped out byo choice) businesses within the Hill through exterior work andr renovations each location's: scope differs. This project is also to create sidewalks andl lighting int thel Hilla area tos spure economic development through walkable connectivity. Gouras andA Associates is the granta administrator and CDG is thee engineering firm working on the plans. Certifications for the private business owners have been prepared and sent to each owner to ensure that the program guidelines arel being met! bya all parties. There ares structural issues witha couple oft thel locations which may result ins some scope changes int the near future. b) The City Commission finalized thes scope oft the Sidewalk & Lighting project at a special meeting on 2/20/24 after workshopping the previously approved: scope. Thel below image shows thet finals scope of thesei improvements- these are: subject to Commerce approval. The cost of materials hasi increased during thep progression of this grant, sot the priority for thef funding willl be sidewalks first with! primary c) Stand-alone project cally with Commerce is being scheduled. Currently paused on environment because scope changes willl likely be necessary. Meeting with Florida Commerce scheduled for 4/29/2024t to  tol be removed fromt thes scope of work.  Construction to start latet thisy year. CDBG-DR- -Hill Community Project $910,000 (M0033)  focus on! MLK and the 8th Street section.  discuss re-allocating funds and potential scope changes.  Apalachicola CDBG Sidowalk Scopo APATESTESTC ADORM MWTAUTERKIPRI AENJE  Legend insretsdeask EaSYeIsyaak IKKArvaS  3    6. CPTA-Workforce Housing Study $75,000 (P0482)  a) The City was awarded $75,000 towards a workforcel housing study that could address viable solutions tot thel lack ofv workforce housing in the area. Thef funding came from leftover CPTAI money from the last fiscaly year, SO we did not knowt the expected timeline when applying int thef fall of2023. Unfortunately, the award was not granted untill late February of 2024 with a deadline of June 2024. Procurement was attempted and event thei firms that had! helped put this application together werer not able tor meet the deadline and chose not tol bid on the project. No bids were received - citys staff were! hopeful to award Duet tor no! bids being received and citys staff not being able to finda ai firm willing to meet the deadline, Commerce recommended de-obligatingt the funding andi instead re-submitting thes same application for thec current open CPTA opportunity, deadline ine early May. Citys staff is currently preparingt to re-submit the Workforce Housing project for ther new round of CPTA funding and are waiting for direction from 1. DHR African American Cultural and Historical Grants Apalachicola History & Culture African American Museum $1,250,000 [$1,000,000 Award, $250,000 Matching Funds] (23.s.aa.900.039) a) This project isf funding the design and construction ofa a one-story, 2,000SF building withe elevated ceilings. Priorities include: security, storage, office space, greeting station/gift: shop, breezeway to Holy b) There was a meeting on 1/16/20241 to show the concept direction of elevations andf floor plans for the proposedr museum. The third set of concepts wasi introduced tot the City Staff, Commission, and community: stakeholders. There was a presentation! introducing potential site planning concepts, indoor and outdoor arrangements of display area, and potential exterior plaza configuration. Commission voted on exterior andi interior layouts and designs fort the museum provided byt the architects. The modern style building, second floor plan, ande exposed roofs style were all chosen. Ther next phaseis moving these concepts to construction documents- the architect/engineering teami isi inj progress. See  thisi in April.  the City Manager on de-obligation.  DOS:  Family, bathrooms, controlled lighting for displays.  the concept design below:  7  2. DHRI NPS-H HCA (Harrlson-Raney) Repair &1 Flood Mitigation $281,000 21.h.fn.900.018) a) The HCAI building scope of worki is complete -grant willl be closed out within next week of4 4/23/24! Note: Special Category grant request for Phase lltoc complete additional repairs tol HCA pending City  Commission approval/submittal.  3. DHRI NPS - Old Cityl Halll Phasel 1$399,916 (21.h.fh.99.006)  4    a) City has completed thes scope of work forr repairs andi mitigation oft flood damage! Cityi is waiting for final invoice ands submitting for reimbursement - should be closed out within 2 weeks of 4/23/24. 4. DHR Special Categories -C Old City Hall Phase ns Structural Damage $395,000 + $98,750 Match a) City was funded for Phase IlC of the repair/structural workt tot the old city hall building! Agreement was signed 8/8/23. Bay! Media willo continue withg grant administration as wella as 4M Design, MarkTarmey, on the designs as allowed by! DOS. This grant ist tos secure funding to complete the Old City Hall Renovation and support the ongoing repairs funded through the NPS grant. Thep purpose ist tos stabilize the! building, by proposing toi install ani interior rigid steel frame to provide the: structural integrity of the! building, exterior masonry, ands support the! historic second floor wood frame, b) We are int thep process of closing out Phase 1 and: after that is complete the! Phase l project willr move  (24.h.5c.100.069)  along.  FEMA:  1. Hurricane Michael Bodiford Park Dockl Repairs (76103)  a) Dewberry engineers completed the engineered plans for this project. Project construction was bid out and awarded to Coastline Clearing int thea amount of $53,824 on 4/2/241 Contracts are in progress and a) Dewberry engineers completed the engineered plans for this project. Project construction was bid out and awarded to Coastline Clearing int the amount of$74,090 on 4/2/241 Contracts are in progress and a) The City received quotes for ther material neededi for the alleyway repairs - the material was purchased int the amount of $16,745.40: and Public' Works installed the material In: 17 alleys. Before and after pictures weret taken any submitted to FEMA1 for review- - City was akready in receipt oft thet funding, so  works should begin soon. work should begin: soon. 3. Hurricane Michael Alleyways Repair (81078)  2, Hurricane Michael- Scipio Creek Marina Finger Dock Repairs (76103)  no reimbursement ist needed -j just reporting.  FDEM:  1. HMGP Market Street Vacuum Station $120,000 (4399-150-R) with DEO Match of $37,500 (M0142) a) Thes scope oft this project isf for the design ofa a new vacuum: sewage station located near Intersection of Market Street and Avenue G. The purpose oft this project ist to provide protective measures to wastewater infrastructure oft the historic downtown commercial district in Apalachicola. CPWG Madrid is 90% complete with the engineered plans for the Market Street Vacuum! Station- - they submitted 100% designs and permits, but there were: some remainingi issues/priorities in the plans pointed out by staff that are currently being remedied. Monthly meetings with Commerce continue. b) Ther next step will be tos submit thet final deliverables for approval and evaluation of BCA for Phase II 2, HMGP Critical Facilities Generators $241,862 (4399-092-R) with DEO Match of $26,064.75 (M0141) a) This grant will provide protection ands storm mitigation by providing City! Hall, the; police, and fire department withy portable generators. One will be at City! Hall, thec other will be: shared by Police and Fire, The purpose of this project is to provide protection to a criticalf facility in Apalachicola, Ther project is for the purchase andi installation of an emergency! generating system to reduce and/or mitigate the damage that might otherwise occur froms severe weather or other hazards. b) The contract with BGN was executed andi monthly progress meetings with Commerce continue - permitting isi inj process andg general installation willl begin verys soonl Generators have been ordered. 3. HMGP Wastewater Vacuum! Station Portable Generator $170,000 (4486-007-R) a) Forp purchase ands setup of ane emergency generator system tor reduce and/or mitigate the damage that might otherwise occur from: severe weather or other hazards at the 108 Avenue FI location. (The current generator ist too: small for thei need: andt this will provide ana appropriately: sized and portable  (construction) funding.  generator.)  5    b) Thel bld for this project came in over budget. Al budget Increase was requested in February, 2024. We are waiting on determination fromi FDEM. The contractor has guaranteed his price without anl increase  untill June: 24, 2024.  State Appropriations:  1. Spray Field & Solar Project $130,000 (LPA0452)  a) The original request for this award was for 150 replacement sprayl heads andi installation of 11 solar controllers ands supplementary batteries. Thes spray! heads are $553.00 apiece, and the: solar installation b) DEPi issued an amendment in April 2024 allowing fort the fundst tol be useds solely for acquisition of needed parts instead of having to hire out a contractor for thep parts andi install. This will allow The City tos stretch thel budget further and be ablet tol buy more: spray heads andi install them in house - procurement isi in the works as acquisition quotes will needt to be obtained and approved by DEP prior a) The City of Apalachicola has an agingi infrastructure made oft terra cottap pipes and faulty water lines. The Cityi is funded to do ani infiltration andi inflow study- thes study willa assess locals sources ofs surface water and/or groundwater prior to entering a sewage system. This willl be done witht typical methods such as smoket testing, dyet testing, and visual inspections tol locate structural defects orv water stains to summarize existing data pertinent to the hydrologic conditions and! hydrogeology in the study and surrounding area. This willy produce a pre-design report that willo detail the scope oft the problem Int the analysis area, outline design options, andi identify thet tasks required to complete a resolution to the a) Urban Catalyst is the procured engineer for this project. The following locations in/ Apalachicola willl be addressed: 1)F Fred Meyer Street near 18th Street juste east of thei intersection, where ther road is sinking atac damaged pipej joint; 2) 5th Street between Avenue Cand Avenue E., where ther road hass several areas where the pipej joints are cavingi in; and 3) Avenue BL between 11th and: 12th Street. Funding agency doest nota anticipate that thef funding under this Agreement will result inaf fully completed An extension to 6/30/25 was granted - engineering is complete and the City triedt to bid out the work withr nor responses twice - DEP agreed for us to be able too obtain quotes tor move forward instead of going through the! bidding process. Quotes fort the final work are! being acquired. a) The: 20241 legislative session funded the Avenue HI Parking Lot project. This project will provide 39 parking spaces in an area with very few options for public parking, encouraging additional eçonomic activityi ini the downtown area. Permeable parking willa also! help withs storm water management. Parking for local businesses willl be provided- -additionally, parking spaces willl be provided that willl be b) An agreement has not yet been received- - report will be updated onçe the agreement has been a) The: 20241 Legislative session funded the Fire Hydrant Replacement Phasel Ilp project. The request was originally for $550,000 to finish out the project, but only $275,000 was funded. The City! has worked over thel last three years to replace 215 old: andi inoperable firet hydrants throughout the city. There are currently: 110f fire! hydrants remaining thata are stilli ini need of replacement. These new! hydrants will benefit residents In close proximity in obtaining homeowners insurance, they willl benefit the City with FDEPI required flushing of drinking water and willl benefit thea all City residents with fires suppression and control. Thet funding should cover 55 of ther remaining needed: 1101 hydrants. ) Ana agreement has not yet been received - report willl be updated once the agreement has been  costs (int total): amounts to $87,880.00 for 22 locations.  to ordering. Work will be completed by 12/31/25. 2. Inflow &1 Infiltration Study $300,000 (LPA0451)  problem by 6/30/25. b) Procurement is inj progress.  3. Stormwater Pipe Relining & Backflow Devices- $100,000 (LPA0140)  project, sot this award will covera a portion of the work.  4. Avenue HI Parking Lot $270,026 (Waiting for Agreement)  availablet for parking mitigation byl local businesses.  executed.  5. Fire Hydrant Replacement Phase III $275,000 (Waiting for Agreement)  executed.  6    ARPA:  1. American Rescue Plan- $1,179,010  a) The City received ana award of $1,179,010 through the SLFRF program -1 the City! has electedt to use the b) The City Commission has been workshopping priorities for thef funding- - currently the City Commission isa anticipating use oft thef funding for possible overages ont thel Leslie Street project and matching funds for the Battery Park Seawall grant submission.. Ap priority list was given tot the City! Manager at the 2/20/24 6:00PM Workshop and quotes are being obtained fort the City Commission tot finalize thel list of Attended the ARPA webinar to ensure: any new requirements are met for the reporting. They yearly  funding as a' "standard: allowance" for government: services.  priorities for thef funding. report willl bes submitted by April 30th.  All information int this report is accurate up to 4/23/24 at: 12:00PM! If youl have questions regarding any of the above projects, please direct your questions to Sarah Bourque = Grant Coordinator  bourque@cltyofapalachicola.com and Bree Robinson City Planner  brobinson@dityofapalachicola.com.  7                            Apalachicola Margaret Key Public Library  April 2024 , a  Library hours are 10am to 6pm Monday - Friday, and Sundays from 12pm to 4pm. Come sign up for your FREE Apalachicolal library card. Any library offering is FREE to the public. Follow us on Facebook or Instagram OApalaencospunaloary for the latest!  We are YOUR City of Apalachicola Library.  April 2024 Statistics:  2,563 people in our library- 24 new accounts opened - 258 patrons used our computers 643 booksmoveslaudobooks circulated 565 items donated to the library $481.72 collected as library revenue - 20,173 people reached on social media- - 116 hours donated by our wonderful volunteers What ag great April in the library! From a Solar Eclipse parly to ar record-setting closeout of our tax filing program; from another popular Classic Movie Night to our first GED information session, the library This month we also honored volunteers with our annual Volunteer Appreciation Open House. We have sO many people to thank for sO many contributions tot this library. We have daily volunteers who help at the front desk, who shelve books, and sort donations. We have volunteers who tutor kids and teens. Volunteers with the United' Way, who prepare people's taxes --this year filing 86 taxi returns for our area families(!) Wel have volunteers who hold programs and craft times, volunteerswho monitor our little libraries, put up our signs, and post our flyers, volunteers who set up, take down, and host events... Put another way, We must give special thanks to those who give weekly and/or serve on our library boards, which meet monthly: Mary Whitesell, Leslie Rindler, Thomas Becknell, Richard Lenhart, Greg Golgowski, Janine Gedmin, Elly Bissen, Celia Winterringer, Connie Justice, Elinor Mt. Simmons, Bonnie Lewis, Sondra Taylor- Furbee, Ralph Wagoner, Jerry Hurley, Audie Pieper, Dolores Croom, and Carol Hoadley. A very special thank you goes out to Liz Perkins, Chair of the library's friends' group, The Patrons of the Apalachicola Library Society (PALS). Liz does incredible work- often! behind the scenes- inl helpingt to create thef flyers and newsletters for the library, taking meeting minutes, researching, and listing books on the PALS eBay site, hosting film nights, and organizing events. In the ways of designing, writing, speaking, splicing, and Your Apalachicola libraryi is a reflection of the generosity of individuals. Fromi its founding to the current day, volumes of volunteers shape the story that is still being written! If you'd like to become involved in the activities of thel library, please let us know. We love our volunteers, and we are sO grateful to you alll Your City of Apalachicola Library helps with reading, writing, and learning, and offers a suite of prinlcopylscan'faland notary services. We loan FREE books, movies, puzzles, board games, and items from our Library of Things. We offer FREE audio books, e-books, and digital magazines through the Libby app, FREE language learning through Mango.com, & FREE: streaming TV: shows and movies through the Kanopy app. We also have al Book sale space on-site with FREE magazines. All donations go to our Friends of the Library 501c3 nonprofit, the Patrons of the Apalachicolal Library Society (PALS). We also offer Yoga weekly on Mondays @ 6:15pm, Homework Help (FREE tutoring!) by appointment, and Bring Me Al Book Franklin hosts 'Books for Babies' weekly on Tuesday mornings @ 10:30am. Our once-a-month book club meets each 3rd Wednesday @ 6pm. Do you have a club you'd like to start in the library? Want to know more  helped many in our community, and had fun in the process.  ift the library does it, you can bet ay volunteer is alongsidel  sprucing, Lizi is at treasure to our library! Liz, we thank youl  about a program? Is there al book or item you need? Call: 850-653-8436 or email: masngalaypgmalcn Isel Sanchez-Whiteley & Barbara 'Nissie' McNair, Library Assistants  Happy May! Lucy Carter, Library Director    April 2024 WATER & SEWER FIELD CREW REPORT  Completed all the daily rounds for the Month.  Working on replacing the rest of the manual read meters. Responded to and repaired any low vacuum issues on the  vacuum system.  Completed all meter readings for the Month. Completed Monthly Samples for DEP Completed all the locates for the Month. Completed work orders for the Month.  Contractors are working on the Generator Inspection Report's for the field. They found some issues on a couple of the Generators where lighting had burned out a couple of Circuit Boards. We are getting them replaced. Fixed a 1 1/2-inch water leak on Market Street at Gander's  Complex. And - installed a new Meter. Completed TTHM samples. Hydrants around the city.  The contractors are still in the process of replacing the Fire Fixed a 4-inch water leak on 24th St. & Cornellis Rizer Installed a sewer tap Scarabin's Trailor Park on Brownsville Replaced recirculation pump & GST Blower at Water Plant.  Rd.    CityofApalachicola Public Works monthly report  April2024  The public works department, services all city vehicles and replaces all the tires on city vehicles, services all the mowers and weed eaters, cuts all city parks, cut all city properties, clean all city buildings, empty all garbage cans down town and city parks, clean city right of ways, cut city right ofv ways, and patch holes on city roads ast needed. Inaddition, this department:  Completed 3 work orders.  Serviced and replaced brakes on city vehicle. Collected trash from downtown and public parks. Cutourroutinemainroads parks and cemeteries. oB) Cut17"St. and Bay Ave. storm water ditches. Cuto ditch back on 23"d St. and Fred Meyers. Installingflooring and painting at police station.  Putrocks and dirt in alleys. Replaced tires on two city vehicles. Replaced tires on city work squad trailer. Loaded and hauled several loads of yard debris. Changed oilin 2 city vehicles. Repaired locks in door at library.  Cleaned around several stop signs in town fors safety. Unclogged sewer at 6thSt. Recreation Center. Repaired urinals at public restrooms on commerce St.  Submitted by: Robert Osburn    City of Apalachicola WWTP Monthly Report for April 2024  Some of the items that we have been working on this month are. listed below. Recorded all required daily parameters as outlined by the permit. Completed all required monthly testing as outlined by the permit. Completed all monthly reports and submitted them on time as outlined in Att the time this report was made, the WWTP treated and dischatged 7.835mg during the month of. April 2024. This still leaves 9 more days in We did have to use our reject pond during the month of April. The heavy rainfall sent more: infiltration to the WWIP than the plant could handle so flow had to bes sent to the reject pond till parameters were: met for normal discharge. The reject pond has been being returned to the plant for Staff have continued to keep the grounds cut and presentable at the WWTP. Inmates have not been weed eating on the property during April. Staff have continued to work in the spray fields using the mulcher and the Staff has temporarily spliced the powerand control wiring back together on the decanter for basin 2. This wire had been damaged and was very old and degrading. A new wirc has been ordered and it will be installed by staff Staffi installed the new power cable for one oft the mixers in basin 2. This wire was old and degraded and was causing the mixer to fail to operate at all. This was replaced and the unit is working properly now. Staffs swapped a transformer from blower 2 control cabinet and installedit inl blower #4 control cabinet. Blower #4 is operating normally now. Staff clcancd sludge out of the EQ tank multiple times because ofheavy flows at the treatment plant caused by infiltration from heavy rains. Staff also had to clean sludge because of the plant going into storm mmode 3 Staff cleaned both filters extensively and drained and cleaned the chlorine contact chamber because of the sludge getting into the EQ tank. Staff have hauled sludge to the Franklin County Landfill. AAG Electric has picked up filter feed pump #3 for repair and installation ofai new motor. This unit has been down for quite some time and was a The service truck for the WWTP has been received and is in service. Itis  the permit.  the month for extra flow tol be accounted for.  treatment and normal discharge.  bush hog as well.  when iti is received.  when the decanter failed to operate normally.  budgeted item for repair.  being outfitted with hardware as time permits.  STREET ADDAESCIK3TZIPODE T(123) 456-7890 UY WWVCOMIPANY.COMI    Staff worked diligently to maintain quality effluent during heavy periods of Staff used the vacuuin excavator to remove old sludge from the old digester Staff have continued to make xoadways and monitoring wells accessible in Staff had one controlled burn of two piles oft tree debris in the east spray fields that was permitted by the Division of Forestry. There will be more conducted later as weather conditions and time allows. Lead Operator went to the Focus on Change that was presented by FRWA to take part in a class to achieve CEUS for points towards operator's  rainfall that created heavy loadings at the plant. and are drying it in the drying beds. and around the spray fields,  license.  2    C5 CakCepPy C  APALACHICOLA VOLUNTEER  FIRE/RESCUE Bi-Monthly Report  7eb 0e4 33 cells  I. Accidents 2. Lift Assist EMS 3. Bi-Monthly Meetings 4. Brush Fires 5. House Fires 6. Fund Raisers  7. Gas Leaks 8. Life Flights 9. Search/Rescue 10. Training 11. Transformer Fires 12, Vessels  2 T  #  /S- Reponcker Coills 26  Firefighter Attendance  1. George Watkins 2. Fonda Davis 3. Ginger Creamer 4. Albert Floyd 5. Rhett Butler 6. Bivas: Holfimgn 7. Palmer Philyaw 8. Mike Vroegop 9. Troy Segree 10. Rick Hernandez Additional Notes:  5  11. P. 12. Aeysatt 13. 14. 15, Anthony Croom 16. /HIy4: Labrert 17. Kicly hinkn 18. Shannon Segree 19. Adam Joseph 20. Craig Gibson  3 5 10   I  Recorded &y Date:    APALACHICOLA VOLUNTEER FIRE/RESCUE  merch 3024 1clls  MONTHLY REPORT 7.GasLeaks 8.L Life Flight 9. Search/Rescue 10.Training 11. Transformer Fires 12. Vessel Fires  1. Accidents 2. Lift Assists EMS 3. Bi-Monthly Meetings 2 4. Brush Fires 5. House Fires 6.Vehicle Fires  a 14  -  /s Repncler a1 calls  Firefighter. Attendance 1.G George Watkins 2. Fonda Davis 3. Ginger Creamer a1 4. Albert Floyd 5. Rhett Butler 6. Bruce Hoffman 7. Palmer Philyaw 8. 9.Troy Segree 10. Rick Hernandez Additional Notes:  9 4 6 3 7  11. 12. Avery Scott 13. 14  15.Anthony Croom 3 16.Amy Eabreven 6 17. Ricky Linton 18. Shannon Segree 7 19. Adam Joseph 20. Craig Gibson  S A 7  17  Recorded biR Date: