Agenda  Crystal River City Council Regular Council Meeting Monday, September 23, 2024 at 5:30 PM Citrus County Welcome Center; 915 N. Suncoast  BOMEOPTHEMANAEL TAL  Blvd.  Joe Meek, Mayor Ken Brown, Council Seat #1 Cindi Frink, Council Seat #2/Vice Mayor Mindi Mulvie-Hastings, Council Seat #3 Robert Holmes, Council Seat #5  Troy Slattery, Interim City Manager Robert W. Batsel, Jr, City Attorney Mia Fink, City Clerk  NOTICE TO PUBLIC  Any person who decides to appeal any decision oft the Governing Body with respect to any matter considered at this meeting will need a record of the proceedings and for such purpose may need to provide that a verbatim record of thej proceeding is made, which record includes testimony and evidence upon which the appeal is to be Any person requiring reasonable accommodation at this meeting because ofa disability or physical impairment should contact the City of Crystal River, City Manager's Office, 1231 N.W. Highway 19, Crystal River, Florida,  based. (Section 286.0105, Florida Statutes)  34428 (352) 795-4216, at least two (2) days before the meeting.  GENERALMEETING PROCEDURES  - Inc consideration of others, we ask that you follow a few basic rules:  A. Please turn cellj phones off, or place on vibrate. Ifyou must make a call, please step out into B. Ifyou must speak to someone in the audience, please speak softly or go out into the hallway. C.I Personal comments/rematk, directed to Council or thej public, are not allowed and are  the hallway.  considered out oforder.  2. Public Comment:  A. The general public will be allowed three (3) minutes to speak during the Public Input section at the beginning oft the meeting and five (5) minutes to speak during the Public. Input section  at the end oft the meeting. 1. CALLTO ORDER A. RollC Call B. Invocation    C. Pledge ofAllegiance  D. Recognition of Elected Officials in Attendance  2. ADOPTION OFAGENDA 3. PRESENTATIONS  A. Friends oft the Crystal River National Wildlife Refuge Introduction  4. UNFINISHED BUSINESS 5. PUBLICINPUT  (Three Minute Time Limit)  6. APPROVALOE CONSENTAGENDA  A. Motion to approve minutes oft the Special City Council meeting held September 4, 2024 B. Motion to approve minutes of the Budget Hearing held September 4, 2024 C. Motion to approve minutes oft the City Council meeting held September 9, 2024 D. Motion to approve the "State Lobbying Services Agreement" with The Southern Group in the E. Motion to reappoint Terry Thompson to Planning Commission Seat No. 4 and appointment of Kristen Coble to Planning Commission Seat No. 3, Gregory. Acker to Planning Commission Seat  amount of $50,000.00  No. 7, and Angie Piche to Planning Commission Alternate Seat No. 1 F. Monthly Departmental Report Summary for the Month of August  7. PUBLIC HEARING  A. Motion to adopt Resolution No. 24-R-23 setting the Final T.R.I.M. rate at 6.59 mills for FY2024/2025 on Final Public Hearing for Adoption oft the Final Millage Rate for September 23, B. Motion to adopt Resolution No. 24-R-24. Adopting the Final Budget for FY2024/2025 on Final Public Hearing for Adoption oft the Final FY2024/2025 Budget for September 23, 2024 at 5:01 p.m. C. Motion to adopt Resolution No. 24-R-25. Adopting the Final Budget for the Community Redevelopment Agency for FY2024/2025 on Final for Adoption of the Final CRA Budget for D. Consideration ofOrdinance 24-0-10 (Application PA24-0001) for the Voluntary. Annexation ofLot 489, ofal Plat of the Townsite of Crystal Park, as petitioned by Thomas Estate Holdings, LLC, on AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITYOF CRYSTALRIVER, FLORIDA, AUTHORIZING THE VOLUNTARY ANNEXATION OF 0.39. ACRES MOLOF REALI PROPBRTY ADDRESSED. AS 3558 N CITRUS. AVE, CRYSTALRIVER, FLORIDA, LOCATED. - IN CITRUS COUNTY, FLORIDA, WHICH IS REASONABLY COMPACT. AND CONTIGUOUS TO THE BOUNDARIES OF THE CITY OF CRYSTALRIVER, FLORIDA, INTO THE CORPORATE LIMITS OF THE CITY OF CRYSTALRIVER, FLORIDA, PURSUANT TO SECTION 171.044, FLORIDA STATUTES; PROVIDING. A LEGALDESCRIPTION OF THE. ANNEXED AREA; PROVIDING FOR PUBLICATION; PROVIDING FOR OFFICIAL FILING WITH APPROPRIATE GOVERNMENT AGENCIES; PROVIDING FOR CODIFICATION; PROVIDING FOR REPEALOF CONFLICTING ORDINANCES; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY,AND E. Consideration of Ordinance 24-0-11 (Application PCA24-0003) for an amendment of the Future  2024.  FY2024/2025 for September 23, 2024 at 5:01 p.m.  Second Reading for public hearing on September 23, 2024, at 5:30 p.m.  PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.    Land Use Map for Lot 489, ofal Plat oft the Townsite of Crystal Park, owned by Thomas Estate Holdings, LLC, on Second Reading for public hearing on September 23, 2024, at 5:30 p.m. This AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF CRYSTAL: RIVER, FLORIDA, PROVIDING FOR ASMALL-SCALE. AMENDMENT TO THE: FUTURBLAND USE MAP OF THE COMPREHENSIVE PLAN BYRECLASSIFYING PROPERTY (0.39 ACRES MOL) LYING IN SECTION 16, TOWNSHIP 18 SOUTH, RANGE 17 EAST, SPECIFICALLY LOT 489, OF APLAT OF THE TOWNSITE OF CRYSTALPARK, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF, RECORDED IN PLAT BOOK 1,1 PAGE2, PUBLIC RECORDS OF CITRUS COUNTY, FLORIDA, (ALTKEY: 1071291), FROM CITRUS COUNTY'S PSO, PROFISSIONALSERVICES/OFFICE TO CITY'S HC, HIGHWAY COMMERCIAL LAND USE CATEGORY; PROVIDING FOR REPEAL OF CONFLICTING ORDINANCES; PROVIDING FOR CODIFICATION; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY, AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.  item is associated with the next item.  F. Consideration of Ordinance 24-0-12 (Application PZMA24-0003) for an amendment oft the Official Zoning Map for Lot 489, ofal Plat oft the Townsite of Crystal Park, owned by Thomas Estate Holdings, LLC, on Second Reading for public hearing on September 23, 2024, at 5:30p.m. This AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF CRYSTAL RIVER, FLORIDA, AMENDING THE OFFICIAL ZONING MAP OF THE CITY OF CRYSTAL: RIVER, FLORIDA BY REZONING PROPERTY (0.39 ACRES MOL)LYING IN SECTION 16, TOWNSHIP 18 SOUTH, RANGE 17 EAST, SPECIFICALLY LOT 489, OF A PLAT OF THE TOWNSITE OF CRYSTALI PARK, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF, RECORDED IN PLAT BOOK 1, PAGE 2, PUBLIC RECORDS OF CITRUS COUNTY, FLORIDA, (ALTKEY: 1071291), FROM CITRUS COUNTY'S PSO, PROFESSIONALSERVICES/OFFICE TO CITY'S CH, HIGH INTENSITY COMMERCIAL, ZONING DISTRICI; PROVIDING FOR REPEAL OF CONFLICTING ORDINANCES; PROVIDING FOR CODIFICATION; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY, AND PROVIDING AN  item is associated with the previous item. QUASIJUDICIAL  EFFECTIVE DATE.  8. INTRODUCTION. AND FIRST READING OF ORDINANCES  9. CITYATTORNEY 10. CITYMANAGER A. City Projects Update 11. CITYCOUNCIL  A. Motion to approve the Crystal River City Council meeting schedule for calendar year 2025 B. Motion to approve "Employment Agreement fort the City Manager ofthe City of Crystal River,  Florida"  12. COUNCILMIEMBER AND COMMITTEE REPORTS  A. Mayor Joe Meek B. Vice Mayor Cindi Frink C. Council member Ken Brown D. Council member Robert Holmes E. Council member Mindi Mulvie-Hastings  13. PUBLICINPUT    (Five Minute Time Limit) 14. ADJOURNMENT    CRYSTAL RIVER CITYCOUNCIL Agenda Item Summary  Meeting Date: September 23, 2024  Agenda Item Number:3.A.  Requested Motion: Friends of the Crystal River National Wildlife Refuge Introduction  REVIEWERS: Department Administration  Reviewer Fink, Mia  Action Approved  Date 9/192024-921AM    CRYSTAL RIVER CITYCOUNCIL Agenda Item Summary  Meeting Date: September 23, 2024  Agenda Item Number: 6.A.  Requested Motion: Motion to approve minutes of the Special City Council meeting held September 4, 2024  ATTACHMENTS: Description REVIEWERS: Department Administration  September 4, 2024 Special Council Meeting Minutes  Reviewer Fink, Mia  Action Approved  Date 9/162024-351PM    Minutes Crystal River City Council Special Council Meeting September 4, 2024 at 4:00 p.m. Citrus County Welcome Center 915N. Suncoast Blvd.  TENFE  1.  CALLTO ORDER  Mayor Meek called the meeting to order at 4:00 p.m.  Council members present: Mayor. Joel Meek, Vice Mayor Cindi Frink, Council member Ken Brown, Council member Mindi Hastings and Council member Robert Holmes  Council members absent: None.  Staff present: City Attorney. Rob Batsel, City Clerk Mia Fink, Interim City Manager Troy Slattery, Finance Director Michelle Russell-Maynard, Special Events and Marketing Director Leslie Bollin, Assistant Financel Director Cindi Marihugh, Deputy Clerk Sabrinna Utter, Assistant Public Works Director Paul Wammack, Human Resources Director Mary Helprin,  Senior Accountant Angela Faye Mayor Meek led the Pledge of Allegiance. ADOPTION OF AGENDA  2.  Motion to adopt the agenda was made by Council member Brown; seconded by Council  member Holmes. Motion carried 5-0.  3. 4. A.  PUBLICINPUT CITY COUNCIL  Consideration of a motion to approve final selection oft the City Manager candidate and authorize the City Attorney and Mayor to negotiate an employment agreement with the selected candidate to bel brought back for future Council consideration Mayor Meek briefly introduced the item, noting process and procedure to be followed (each candidate individually presenting and addressing Council questions, to be followed by Council discussion and formal ranking).. Each of the candidates addressed Council in alphabetical order (Audra Curts, Karen Manila, John McKinney, Troy Slattery) providing background information and responses to Council questions. Mayor briefly reviewed ranking method and solicited Council discussion, which was held regarding each oft the candidates. Each Council member ranked the candidates and submitted responses to City Attorney. Batsel (attached under item 4A ofagenda packet), who tallied the final scores and announced the top-ranked candidate, Audra  Curts. Next steps were also discussed (negotiations, etc.)    Motion to approve final selection of the City Manager candidate and authorize the City Attorney and Mayor to negotiate an employment agreement with the selected candidate to be brought back for future Council consideration was made by Council member Holmes; Candidates were then brought forth for confirmation oft the ranking and selection.  seconded by Vice Mayor Frink. Motion carried 5-0.  5.  PUBLICINPUT  Terry Thompson- Crystal River- Requested Council consideration of compatibility with staff. Gail Kostelnick- Crystal River- Requested consideration of past residency requirement and  noted financial background of selected candidate.  6.  ADJOURNMENT  Mayor Meek adjourned the meeting at 5:31 p.m.    CRYSTAL RIVER CITYCOUNCIL Agenda Item Summary  Meeting Date: September 23, 2024  Agenda Item Number: 6.B.  Requested Motion: Motion to approve minutes of the Budget Hearing held September 4, 2024  ATTACHMENTS: Description REVIEWERS: Department Administration  September 4, 2024 Budget Hearing Minutes  Reviewer Fink, Mia  Action Approved  Date 9/18/2024- - :09PM    Minutes Crystal River City Council Special Council Meeting Budget Hearing September 4, 2024 at 5:01 p.m. Citrus County Welcome Center 915N. Suncoast Blvd.  MnH  1.  CALLTOORDER  Mayor Meek called the meeting to. order at 5:49 p.m.  Council members present: Mayor. Joe Meek, Vice Mayor Cindi Frink, Council: member Ken Brown, Council member Mindi Hastings and Council member Robert Holmes  Council members absent: None.  Staff present: City Attorney Rob Batsel, City Clerk Mia Fink, Interim City Manager Troy Slattery, Special Events and Marketing Director) Leslie Bollin, Assistant Finance Director Cindy Marihugh, Assistant Public Works Director Paul Wammack, Human Resources Director Mary  Helprin  Mayor Meek led the Pledge of Allegiance. ADOPTION OF AGENDA  2.  Motion to adopt the agenda was made by Vice Mayor Frink; seconded by Council member  Holmes. Motion carried 5-0. PRESENTATIONS UNFINISHED BUSINESS PUBLICI INPUT  3. 4. 5.  Bo Braccio- Crystal River- Proposed additional compensation for Interim City Manager.  6. 7.  APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA  PUBLIC HEARING  A. Motion to adopt Resolution No. 24-R-23 setting the tentative T.R.I.M. rate at 6.59 mills for FY2024/2025 on First Public Hearing and Setting the Final Public Hearing Date for Adoption of the Final Millage Rate for September 23, 2024 at  5:01 p.m.    Mayor Meek reviewed the public hearing procedure and introduced the items. Interim City Manager Troy Slattery reviewed the memorandum prepared by Finance Director Michelle  Russell (attached to item 4A oforiginal agenda packet).  Public Hearing:  Terry Thompson- Crystal River- Inquired about T.R.I.M. notice format. Gail Kostelnick- Crystal River- Discussed 19th St. paving.  Motion to adopt Resolution No. 24-R-23 setting the tentative T.R.I.M. rate at 6.59 mills for FY2024/2025 on First Public Hearing and Setting the Final Public Hearing Date for Adoption of the Final Millage Rate for September 23, 2024 was made by Council member  Holmes; seconded by Vice Mayor Frink. Motion carried 5-0.  B.  Motion to approve Resolution No. 24-R-24 Adopting the Tentative Budget for FY 2024/2025 on First Public Hearing and setting the Final Public Hearing Date for Adoption of the Final FY2024/2025 Budget for September 20, 2023 at 5:01 p.m.  Public Hearing: No one spoke for or against.  Motion to approve. Resolution No. 24-R-24 Adopting the Tentative Budget for FY2024/2025 on. First Public Hearing and setting the Final Public Hearing Date for. Adoption of the Final FY2024/2025 Budget for September 23, 2024 at 5:01 p.m. was made by Vice Mayor Frink;  seconded by Council member Hastings. Motion carried 5-0.  C.  Motion to approve Resolution No. 24-R-25 Adopting the Tentative Budget for the Community Redevelopment Agency for FY2024/2025 on First Public Hearing and setting the Final Public Hearing Date for Adoption of the Final CRA Budget  for FY2024/2025 for September 23, 2024 at 5:01 p.m.  Public Hearing: No one spoke for or against.  Motion to approve Resolution No. 24-R-25. Adopting the Tentative Budget for the Community Redevelopment Agency for FY2024/2025 on First Public Hearing and setting the Final Public. Hearing Date for Adoption of the Final CRA Budget for FY2024/2025 for September 23, 2024 at 5:01 p.m. was made by Council member Holmes; seconded by Vice  Mayor Frink. Motion carried 5-0. PUBLICI INPUT ADJOURNMENT  8. 9.  Mayor Meek adjourned the meeting at 6:10 p.m.    CRYSTAL RIVER CITY COUNCIL Agenda Item Summary  Meeting Date: September 23, 2024  Agenda Item Number: 6.C.  Requested Motion: Motion to approve minutes of the City Council meeting held September 9, 2024  ATTACHMENTS: Description REVIEWERS: Department Administration  September 9, 2024 Councill Meeting Minutes  Reviewer Fink, Mia  Action Approved  Date 9/19/2024-854AM    Minutes Crystal River City Council Regular Council Meeting Monday, September 9, 2024 5:30 p.m. Citrus County Welcome Center 915N. Suncoast Blvd.  LNT  1.  CALLTOORDER  Mayor Meek called the meeting to order at 5:31 p.m. Mindi Hastings, Council member Robert Holmes Council members absent: Vice Mayor Cindi Frink  Council members present: Mayor Joe Meek, Council member Ken Brown, Council member  Staff present: Interim City Manager Troy Slattery, City Attorney Mac MacKay, City Clerk Mia Fink, Community Engagement Director Leslie Bollin, Finance Director Michelle Russell- Maynard, Growth Management Director. Jenette Collins, Assistant Growth Management Director Carly Hanson, Assistant Public Works Director/ Project Manager Paul Wammack, Visitors Services Director. Andrea Hullstrung, Human Resources Director Mary Helprin Council member Robert Holmes led the invocation and Mayor Meek led the Pledge of Allegiance. City Attorney Rob Batsel discussed prior project lead transitions at Ayres and  Associates and current status.  2.  ADOPTION OF AGENDA  Motion to adopt the agenda as amended was made by Vice Mayor Frink; seconded by  Council member Hastings. Motion carried 4-0.  3. PRESENTATIONS 4. UNFINISHED BUSINESS 5. PUBLICI INPUT  Carol Kimbrough & Gerry Mulligan- Discussed previous site visit to Tampa Bay Riverwalk, and proposed utilization of a project manager for Kings Bay Riverwalk. Interim City Manager Troy Slattery discussed upcoming procurement ofa CEMAR  service provider.    6.A APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA  A. Motion to approve minutes of the City Council meeting held August 26, 2024 B. Motion to approve a road closure request for the 2024 CRHS Homecoming Parade Motion to approve the consent agenda was made by Council member Hastings; seconded  by Council member Holmes. Motion carried 4-0.  7.PUBLIC: HEARING  8. INTRODUCTION AND FIRST READING OF ORDINANCES  A. Introduction of Ordinance 24-0-10 (Application PA24-0001) for the Voluntary Annexation ofLot 489, ofa Plat oft the Townsite of Crystal Park, as petitioned by Thomas Estate Holdings, LLC, on First Reading, and set the public hearing for AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF CRYSTAL RIVER, FLORIDA, AUTHORIZAING THE VOLUNTARY ANNEXATION OF 0.39 ACRES MOL OF REAL PROPERTY ADDRESSED AS 3558 N CITRUS AVE, CRYSTAL RIVER, FLORIDA, LOCATED IN CITRUS COUNTY, FLORIDA, WHICH IS REASONABLY COMPACT AND CONTIGUOUS TO THE: BOUNDARIES OF THE CITY OF CRYSTAL RIVER, FLORIDA, INTO THE CORPORATE LIMITS OF THE CITY OF CRYSTAL RIVER, FLORIDA, PURSUANTTO SECTION 171.044, FLORIDA STATUTES; PROVIDING A LEGAL DESCRIPTION OF THE. ANNEXED AREA; PROVIDING FOR PUBLICATION; PROVIDING FOR OFFICIAL FILING WITH APPROPRIATE GOVERNMENT AGENCIES; PROVIDING FOR CODIPICATION; PROVIDING FOR REPEAL OF CONFLICTING ORDINANCES; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; AND  September 23, 2024, at 5:30 p.m.  PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. City Clerk Fink read the ordinance by title only.  B. Introduction of Ordinance 24-0-11 (Application PCA24-0003) for an amendment of the Future Land Use Map for Lot 489, ofal Plat oft the Townsite of Crystal Park, owned by Thomas Estate Holdings, LLC, on First Reading, and set the public hearing for September 23, 2024, at 5:30 p.m. This item is associated with the next item. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF CRYSTAL RIVER, FLORIDA, PROVIDING FOR A SMALL-SCALE AMENDMENT TO THE FUTURE LAND USE MAP OF THE COMPREHENSIVE PLAN BY RECLASSIFYING PROPERTY (0.39 ACRES MOL) LYING IN SECTION 16, TOWNSHIP 18    SOUTH, RANGE 17 EAST, SPECIFICALLY LOT 489, OF A PLAT OF THE TOWNSITE OF CRYSTAL PARK, ACCORDING TO THE PLATTHEREOF, RECORDED IN PLAT BOOK: 1, PAGE 2, PUBLIC RECORDS OF CITRUS COUNTY, FLORIDA, (ALTKEY: 1071291), FROM CITRUS COUNTY'S! - PSO, PROFESSIONALSERVICES/OFFICE TO CITY'S HC, HIGHWAY COMMERCIALIAND USE CATEGORY; PROVIDING FOR REPEAL OF CONFLICTING ORDINANCES; PROVIDING FOR CODIFICATION; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.  City Clerk Fink read the ordinance by title only.  C.I Introduction of Ordinance 24-0-12 (Application PZMA24-0003) for an amendment of the Official Zoning Map for Lot 489, ofal Plat of the Townsite of Crystal Park, owned by Thomas Estate Holdings, LLC, on First Reading, and set the public hearing for September 23, 2024, at 5:30 p.m. This item is associated with the previous item. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF CRYSTAL: RIVER, FLORIDA, AMENDING THE OFFICIAL ZONING MAP OF THE CITY OF CRYSTAL RIVER, FLORIDA BY REZONING PROPERTY (0.39 ACRES MOL) LYINGIN SECTION 16, TOWNSHIP 18 SOUTH, RANGE 17 EAST, SPECIFICALLNLOT 489, OF A PLAT OF THE TOWNSITE OF CRYSTAL PARK, ACCORDINGTO THE PLATTHEREOF, RECORDED IN PLAT BOOK 1, PAGE 2, PUBLIC RECORDS OF CITRUS COUNTY, FLORIDA, (ALTKEY: 1071291), FROM CITRUS COUNTY'S PSO, PROFESSIONALSERVICES/OFFICE TO CITY'S CH, HIGH INTENSITY COMMERCIAL ZONINGI DISTRICT; PROVIDING FOR REPEAL OF CONFLICTING ORDINANCES; PROVIDING FOR CODIICATION; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY, AND PROVIDING AN  EFFECTIVE DATE.  City Clerk Fink read the ordinance by title only.  9.CITY ATTORNEY  City. Attorney Rob Batsel provided an update regarding the 579 US Highway 19, LLC property and related litigation, noting upcoming determination by the courts regarding potential demolition. He also provided an update regarding City Manager agreement  negotiations. 10. CITY MANAGER  A. Motion to award a contract for the "8th Avenue Trail" (currently known as NE Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Ave.) to Hartman Civil Construction Co. Inc., pursuant to Solicitation No.  24-B-16 in the amount of $147,388.00    Interim City Manager Troy Slattery provided a briefoverview oft the item and project Motion to award a contract for the "8th Avenue Trail" (currently known as NE. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Ave.) to Hartman Civil Construction Co. Inc., pursuant to Solicitation No. 24-B-16 in the amount of $147,388.00 was made by Council member B. Motion to approve two Task Orders with. AtkinsRealis for FEMA Hazard Mitigation Interim City Manager Troy Slattery presented the item, noting specific aspects of project Motion to approve two Task Orders with AtkinsRealis for FEMA Hazard Mitigation Assistance Programs and the FEMA Public Assistance Program was made by Council member Hastings; seconded by Council member Holmes. Motion carried 4-0. C.City Park Volunteer Program (10F from 08/12/24 Council meeting)  background.  Brown; seconded y Council member Hastings. Motion carried 4-0. Assistance Programs and the FEMA Public Assistance Program  related to Hurricane Idalia and tornado relief.  Interim City Manager Troy Slattery introduced the item, noting request of Council member Brown, providing program overview presented at 08/12/24 Council meeting (motion for approval died for lack of a second) and soliciting further Council discussion and clear direction on the program to move forward. Council discussion was held regarding program benefits and need for additional information (including cost benefit analysis) to be brought Interim City Manager Slattery further discussed development of CEMAR service  back to a future meeting. procurement document. 11.CITY COUNCIL  12. COUNCIL MEMBER AND COMMITTEE REPORTS  A. Mayor Meek noted upcoming MPO meeting and City Manager contract negotiations.  B. Vice Mayor Frink River Inc.  C. Council member Brown discussed recent canal cleaning completed by Save Crystal  D. Council member Holmes    E. Council member Hastings discussed TDC PITS (Partners In Tourism) program and upcoming attendance to grant funding workshop (and related project ideas).  13. PUBLIC INPUT  14. ADJOURNMENT Mayor Meek adjourned the meeting at 6:15P.M.    CRYSTAL RIVER CITY COUNCIL Agenda Item Summary  Meeting Date: September 23,2024  Agenda Item Number: 6.D.  Requested Motion: Motion to approve the "State Lobbying Services Agreement" with' The Southern Group in the  amount of $50,000.00  Summary:  The City entered in an agreement with The Southern Group in 2015 and have renewed the agreement each year since. The Southern Group's purpose is to keep the City informed and active in the state legislative process by working with City staff to advocate the City's position regarding issues before the state legislature and various state agencies. Specifically, the consultant's firm will assist and represent the City on issues which shall: include, but are not limited to the following:  Strategic governmental. relations program development and planning Lobbying and advocacy before administrative agencies Proactive issue identification and management Timely assessment ofinformation which may affect the City; Legislative monitoring and lobbying Regulatory agency representation Assessment ofbudgetary and regulatory issues Regular updates on City-related issues Administrative branch representation  Issue. Analysis  Staff Recommendation: $50,000.00.  Staff recommends approval ofthe' "State Lobbying Services Agreement" with The Southern Group in the amount of  Funding Information: Project Cost:  $50,000.00  Funding Source: 001-01512-31000 (General Fund Mayor/Council- Professional Services- Lobbyist Services)  Amount. Available: $50,000.00 (FY2025. Adopted Budget to be approved 09/23/2024)  ATTACHMENTS: Description State Lobbying Services Agreement Exhibit A Amendment No. 3 VIEWERS: Lepartment Administration  Reviewer Fink, Mia  Action Approved  Date 9/82024-121PM    STATE LOBBYING SERVICES AGREEMENT  THIS AGREBEMENT is made and entered into this 23rd day of September, 2024, by and between the CITY OF CRYSTAL RIVER, FLORIDA, 123 NW US Hwy 19, Crystal River, FL 34428, hereinafter referred to as the "CITY" and SOUTHERN STRATEGY GROUP, 201 E. Kennedy Blvd., Suite 1450, Tampa, FL: 33602, hereinafter  referred to as the CONSULTANT",  WITNESSETH:  WHEREAS, the CITY is utilizing a current piggyback contract option from County of Sarasota for State Lobbying Services of The Southern Group, see attached  Exhibits A and B; and Amendment No. 3 to the contract,  WHEREAS, CONSULTANT agrees to provide State Lobbying Services to the City as requested primary lobbyist under the agreement pursuant thereto was Laura  Boehmer; and,  WHEREAS, the City Council has determined that they desire to contract with NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual covenants and agreements  Southern Strategy Group; and,  hereinafter contained, the parties hereto do hereby agree as follows: SECTION1. AUTHORIZATION TO PROCEED AS CONSULTANT. CONSULTANT is hereby authorized under terms and conditions of this Agreement to provide State Lobbying Services to the City of Crystal River. SECTION2. SCOPE OF SERVICES. Consultant shall keep City informed and active int the state legislative process by working with City staff to advocate the City's position regarding issues before the state legislature and various state agencies. CONSULTANT agrees to organize a lobbying team led by Laura Boehmer which shall include all the resources of the individual lobbyists consultant's firm to assist and represent the City on  issues which shall include, but are not limited to the following:  A. Strategic governmental relations program development and planning; B. Lobbying and advocacy before administrative agencies; C. Proactive issue identification and management;  D. Timely assessment ofinformation which may affect the City;  E. Legislative monitoring and lobbying; F. Regulatoryagency representation;    G. Assessment of budgetary and regulatory issues; H. Regular updates on City-related issues; : Administrative branch representation; and  J. Issue Analysis  SECTION3. LOBBYINGTEAM. It is understood and agreed to between the CITY and CONSULTANT that the lobbying team shall consist of Laura Boehmer and associates within the firm and that responsibility for organization and leadership oft the lobbying team will fall upon Laura Boehmer but the consultant team will include all of the resources of the CONSULTANT'S individual lobbyists. The CITY reserves the right in its absolute SECTION 4. TERM. The term of this agreement shall be from October 1, 2024 through SECTION 5. PROFESSIONAL FEEES FOR SERVICE. The CITY and CONSULTANT agree to ai monthly fee for State Lobbying Services ofl Four Thousand One Hundred Sixty-Six thousand dollars and sixty-seven cents ($4,166.67). CONSULTANT shall bill CITY Four Thousand One Hundred Sixty-Six thousand dollars and sixty-seven cents ($4,166.67). Special projects before executive agencies that are not included in the Scope of Services will be agreed to in advance and billed separately. Expenses shall be absorbed in the monthly bill ofFour Thousand One Hundred Sixty-Six thousand dollars and sixty-seven cents ($4,166.67) per month, for a total of! Fifty  discretion to cancel this Agreement.  September 30, 2025.  Thousand ($50,000.00). per year.  SECTION 6. INDEMNIFICATION AND INSURANCE. CONSULTANT agrees to protect, defend, indemnify and hold the CITY and its officers, employees and agents free and harmless from and against any and all losses, penalties, damages, settlements, costs, charges, professional fees or other expenses or liabilitiesofevery! kind and characterarising out of or due to any negligent act or omission of CONSULTANT or its employees in connection with or arising directly or indirectly out of this Agreement and/or the performance hereof. Without limiting its liability under this Agreement, CONSULTANT shall procure and maintain during the life of the AGREEMENT professional liability insurance in a minimum amount of one million dollars ($1,000,000). This provision shall SECTION 7. CONFLICT OF INTEREST. It is understood by the CITY and CONSULTANT that CONSULTANT is not aware ofany clients of the firm that currently present any direct conflict between the interests of the CITY and other clients of the CONSULTANT.Ifany: potential conflicto ofinterest arises during the time CONSULTANT is representing the CITY, CONSULTANT will promptly inform he CITY. In that event, CONSULTANT and CITY shall agree upon a lobbyist to represent the CITY on anyi issue in conflict and agree upon the appropriate fee for said services, which shall be deducted  survive the termination oft this Agreement.    from CONSULTANT fee. With regard to those clients which the firm began representing after the City of Crystal River's initial representation, all conflicts would be resolved in SECTION 8. CONSTRUCTION AND AMENDMENTS. This agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Florida. This AGREEMENT may be amended only by a writing duly entered into by the CITY and SECTION 9. CANCELLATION OF AGREEMENT. Either party may cancel this AGREEMENT for any reason upon thirty (30) days advance written notice to the other party. In the event of cancellation, CONSUTLANT shall immediately cease work hereunder and shall be reimbursed for eligible and documented reimbursable expenses SECTION 10. ATTORNEYS FEES. In the event that either party seeks to enforce this AGREEMENT through attorneys at law, then the parties agree that each party shall bear its oWn costs and that jurisdiction for such an action shall be in a court of competent  favor oft the CityofCrystal River.  CONSULTANT.  incurred prior to the date of cancellation.  jurisdiction in Citrus County, Florida.  Exhibit A: Sarasota County Agreement for State Lobbying Services  IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the CITY and CONSULTANT have executed this  AGREEMENT as of the date first written above.  CITY OF CRYSTAL RIVER, FLORIDA  ATTEST:  Mia Fink, City Clerk  Mayor Joe Meek  (SEAL)  ATTEST:  THE SOUTHERN GROUP  Name:  Name: Title:  /  (SEAL)    AMENDMENT NO.3 TO AGREEMENT NO. WA613  This Amendment is made and entered into upon execution by both parties by and between Sarasota County, a political subdivision of the State of Florida, hereinafter referred to as the - County, and The Southern Group of Florida, Inc., a Florida corporation hereinafter referred to as "Consultant." WHEREAS, the County and the Consultant entered into Agreement No. WA613 ('Agreement", for state lobbying services, effective November 6, 2017 with a WHEREAS, the parties executed Amendment No. 1 on August 7, 2018, and WHEREAS, the partles now wish to further amend the Agreement. NOW THEREFORE, the County and the Consultant, in consideration of the mutual covenants contalned herein, do agree to amend the Agreement as 1. The above recitals are true and correct and incorporated herein by 2. The term of the Contract is hereby renewed for a period of one (1) year, effective October 21, 2020 through October 20, 2021. 3. Fors services provided pursuant to this Amendment, the County shall pay the Consultant in accordance with the terms and conditions of this Contract an amount not to exceed $ 96,000.00, inclusive of 4. Replace Section VIII. I. - RESPONSIBILIIES OF THE CONSULTANT in "The Consultant shall maintain books, records, documents, and other evidence directly pertaining to or connected with the services under this Agreement which shall be available and accessible at the Consultant's offices for the purpose of inspection, audit, and copying during normal business hours by the County, or any of its authorized representatives. Such records shall be retained for a minimum of five 5.The pricing contained in Exhibit B - Fee Schedule remains in effect, and ac copy is attached hereto for administrative convenience. 6. Except as modified herein, all other terms, covenants, and conditions of the Agreement shall remain in full force and effect.  WITNESSETH  term commencing October 21, 2017; and Amendment No. 2 on October 17, 2019; and  follows:  reference.  relmbursement of expenses, for the renewal term.  its entirety with the following:  (5) years after completion of the services,"  Amendment No. 3to Agreement No. WA613  Page 1 of3    AMENDMENT NO.3 TO AGREEMENT NO. WA613  IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have executed this Amendment as of  the last date written below.  WITNESS:  The Southern  Inc.:  Signed By: LA hmsly Signed By:    Print Name: Olvaus  Print Name: Laun E Buehmer  Title:  Nhg  Rarher Date: 10/14/20  SARASOTA COUNTY  BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF SARASOTA CQUNTY, FLORIDA  BY:  Jennifer Slusarz, CPPOCPPB  Procurement Official 10/3D1200 Executed by the Procurement Official pursuant to Chapter 5.1 (C) oft the Sarasota County Procurement Manual  DATE:  Approved as to form and correctness: BY: FRo0s  JCOUNTY ATTORNEY AAe  Amendment No. 31 to Agreement No. WA613  Page 2 of3    EXHIBIT B FEE SCHEDULE  Monthly Fee  $7,500.00  Inclusive of all expenses except approved travel which will be reimbursed according to Section 112.061, Florida Statues and Sarasota County Resolution No. 2016-170  Travel Expenses  Not to Exceed $6,000.00  Amendment No. 3t to Agreement No. WA613  Page 3 of3    Docusign Envelope ID: 8D99213C-1F6D-4FFD-923/-BAA2F6A2346A  Sarasota County  Procurement 1660 Ringling! Blyd. Suite312 Sarasota,FL.34236 phone:941-861-5000 scgov.net  July 24, 2024  The Southern Group of Florida, Inc. Attn: Laura Boehmer 201 E. Kennedy Boulevard Suite 1950 Tampa, FL 33602 boehmer@thesoutnerngroup.com VIA: DocuSign and/or Email  RE: Amendment No. 3 to Term Contract No. WA 2330 for State Lobbying Services  Dear Sarasota County Vendor,  Pursuant to Section II of the Term Contract ("Contract"), upon written agreement of both parties, the Contract may be renewed for a period of one year. Upon execution below by your authorized representative, this letter will serve as written agreement that the Contract has been renewed, and no additional documentation will be required. The Contract renewal is effective October 21, 2024, through October 20, 2025, in an amount not to exceed $96,000.00 for the renewal term at the existing pricing, terms, and conditions. Please have an authorized representative indicate your acceptance by signing below. This letter must be executed and returned no later than August 7, 2024. Insurance certificates covering the renewal period should be forwarded to the Administrative Agent, Rob Lewis at rlewis@scgov.net. Please contact the Administrative Agent with any questions or concerns.  AGREED AND ACCEPTED The Southern Group of Florida, Inc. --DocuSigned! by: By: lawra Boclumer Laup86B BB5ERER- Other 07-25-2024  Sincerely, -DocuSignedby: -fennifr Sloary Jennifepg SRASAYES CPPB, CPPO Procurement Official  Cc: Rob Lewis, Administrative Agent Lauren Tominelli, Administrative Agent's designee Robert Sears, Contracts Manager  2022 NatlonalProcurement. InstifuteAchlevement ofE Excellencel inProcurement    CRYSTAL RIVER CITYC COUNCIL Agenda Item Summary  *Aeeting Date: September 23, 2024  Agenda Item Number: 6.E.  Requested Motion: Motion to reappoint Terry Thompson to Planning Commission Seat No. 4 and appointment of Kristen Coble to Planning Commission SeatNo. 3, Gregory. Acker to Plaming Commission Seat No. 7, and Angie  Piche to Planning Commission Alternate Seat No. 1  Summary:  Terms for Planning Commission Seats No. 3, No. 4 and No. 7a are set to expire 09/30/24 and are up for renewal. Since the recent adoption ofterm limitations, with ai maximum oft two consecutive terms, Planning Commission members serving in Seat Terry Thompson has served one term in Planning Commission Seat No. 4. Mr. Thompson was first appointed on October With the upcoming vacancy of Seat No. 3, staffi recommends appointment of Kristen Coble, who submitted an application to the City Clerk's Office on August 26, 2024. Staff1 has reviewed the application, discussed the position and has determined that With the upcoming vacancy of Planning Commission Seat No. 7, staffre recommends appointment of Gregory. Acker, who has hu upcoming Alternate Seat No. 1 vacancy, staff recommends appointment of Angie Piche, who submitted an application to l City Clerk's Office on September 10, 2024. Staff has reviewed the application, discussed the position and has determined  No. 3 and Seat No. 7 are nearing the end ofs serving their second term.  25, 2021 and wishes to serve a second term.  shei is an eligible and qualified applicant.  served in the Planning Commission Alternate Seat No. 1s since. January 9, 2023.  that she is an eligible and qualified applicant. Staffkecommendation: Commission Alternate Seat No. 1 ATTACHMENTS: Description REVIEWERS: Department Administration  Staffrecommends reappointment ofTerry Thompson to Planning Commission Seat No. 4 and appointment of Kristen Coble tol Planning Commission Seat No. 3, Gregory Acker to Planning Commission Seat No. 7, and Angie Piche to Planning  Planning Commission Roster 9.23.24  Reviewer Fink, Mia  Action Approved  Date 9/18/2024 -1 1:36 PM    CITY OF CRYSTAL RIVER PLANNING COMMISSION  3Year Terms WORK EXPERIENCE Architect/ General Contractor Planning and Architectural Design Education  MEMBER TYPE/ SEAT# AtLarge per LDC 8.02.02(E)(2) Seat #1 Construction per LDC 8.02.02(E)(2) Seat #2 Office Mgr. per LDC 8.02.02(E)(3) Seat #3 At-large per LDC 8.02.02(E)(4) Seat #4 Architect per LDC 8.02.02(E)(4) Seat #5 At-large per LDC 8.02.02(E)(4) Seat #6 Property Appraiser per LDC 8.02.02(E)(3) Seat #7 Alternate Seat #1  TERM END 9/30/26  NAME/ADDRESS Richard) Laxton 1411 NW: 19th St. Crystal River, FL34428 352-302-2883 ALastondtmarioncsicon Deborah MacArthur Anderson 7071 Miller Creek Road Crystal River,34428 813-390-6010 éhonlandsmentamscem Kristen Coble 1611 NW: 20th Ave. Crystal River, FL34428 352-302-9449 Kisenl.Har@milcem Terrance "Terry" Thompson 1107SE 4th Ave Crystal River,] FL34429 352-895-3561 Cateoraloresmilcom Larry Schenavar 221 SE2MPL Crystal River, FL34429 352-895-6838 schenavar@gmail.om Karen Cunningham 2011 N.W. 15th Street Crystal River, FL34428 352-795-2441 kscumn@gmail.com Gregory Acker 387N. Magnolia Circle Crystal River, FL34428 352-586-9695 Ggaderdardithasecen Angelia "Angela" Piche 200SE2 2nd Ave. Crystal River, FL34429 813-789-6005 angiepicheicloud.om Kimberly Salter 410NWI Feml Dr. Crystal River, FL34429 386-316-5707 muphyalersmailcom Chuck Dixon, AICP 2575 SI Panther Drive Lecanto, FL 34461 (352) 746-3960 dronc@cinusshoolsotg  APPOINTED 03/10/08(0) 12/12/22(A) 10/23/23 (R) 10/13/08(0) 9/12/2022 (A)  9/30/25  10/01/09(0) 9/23/24(A) 10/01/09(0) 10/25/21 (A) 9/23/24 (R) 10/13/08(0) 03/28/22 (A). 10/23/23 (R) 03/10/08(0) 9/12/2022 (A) 10/13/08(0) 9/23/24(A) 10/01/09(0) 9/23/24(A)  09/30/27 09/30/27  Reall Estate Broker  09/30/26  Consultant  Reall Estate Broker  09/30/25  Project Manager and Construction Real] Estate Property Management Marketing and Project Management Director of Planning and Growth Management, Citrus Co. Schools  09/30/27 09/30/25  Alternate Seat# #2 Citrus County School District Non-voting Member S. 163.3174(1), F.S. 0-C Original Term Date A- Appointed R- Reappointed  10/01/09(0) 1/23/23 (A) 10/23/23 (R) N/A  09/30/26  N/A  9/23/2024 REV.1    CRYSTAL RIVER CITYCOUNCIL Agenda Item Summary  Meeting Date: September 23, 2024  Agenda Item Number: 6.F.  Requested Motion: Monthly Departmental Report Summary for the Month of August  ATTACHMENTS: Description REVIEWERS: Department Administration  August Monthly departmental. reports  Reviewer Fink, Mia  Action Approved  Date 9/18/2024-1 1:25PM    Departmental Monthly Report Summary  August 2024  THE CITY CLERK'S OFFICE  For the month of August, the Clerk's office had three meetings that resulted in official minutes, in which 15 items were drafted. The clerk's office also facilitated 16j public records requests and performed 21 notarizations. Other ongoing activities included the following: 7Utility liens, 1 lien release, 1 cross access easement, 2 Indian Waters Easements and 1 variance, Grant coordination, Audio/visual equipment operations, Budgetary preparations, IT. and software assistance coordination, scheduling for City Manager, coordination for Riverwalk documentation, records management duties, ordinance and resolution drafting, development of master list of] procciAgreemenset. with instructions for minstntowimplememato,  procedural information, etc.  THREE SISTERS SPRINGS  Three Sisters Springs had a total of 1,181 visitors for the month through August. Fiscal year 22' July had a total of 1,214 visitors for the month. Fiscal year 23' was closed due to restoration project. August visitor counts were down 2.7%. The visitors' numbers averaged 39 people per day. Three Sisters Springs Center was closed for 2 days for Hurricane Debbie. Net revenue for the month totaled $11,927.00. Commissions paid to USFWS totaled $3,827.58  Year to date Three Sisters Springs Center has had 87,704 visitors enter the refuge. This is  an 83% increase on the previous year's visitation numbers.  This month on Social Media:  Facebook:  Page Reach: 204,801 Facebook Page Visits: 5,300 Facebook page new: followers: 140 Page Followers: 34,894 Instagram visits: 568 Instagram new followers: 225  Instagram:  EVENTS AND MARKETING  August events included the First Friday, but it rained out for the second month. The department was able to coordinate the signing of a contract for the temporary City Hall location building at 255SE 7th Avenue. We also assisted with coordinating the City Manager search, subsequent special meetings, and a candidate luncheon. Planning continues for upcoming First Fridays and the Scarecrow Fest on October 12, 2024. Applications were submitted this month for: Stone Crab Jam, CRHS Homecoming, Xtreme Triathlon, and KC Wine Bar Bike Night.  *] Further details are listedi int the full departmental: reports.    PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT  Roads and Streets  Repaired road depression on Turkey Oak near US 19. Heavy emphasis on stormwater ditch and canal cleaning. Prepared and Responded tol Hurricane Debby. Blue directional signage updated in Historic/Downtown district. 50 dead or fallen trees removed across town.  Lot across from Yeomans Park pickleball courts cleaned from tornado debris and Improved Bicycle access, and the blocking of private boat at Hunter Springs Park  damage. area.  Repaired guardrail on 3SS trail from traffic accident.  Parks & Park Rangers  Pump Out Numbers for. July: 54 vessels for 2706 gallons pumped. Citation Numbers for. July: 57 issued by Park Rangers. Swapped out 31 bad jets for the Splashpad to make all fully operational. Restored Kick Ball Field at Legrone Park. Re-epoxied Pavilion Floors at Copeland Park. Monitored Parks during Hurricane Debby & cleaned for quick reopening. Updated Flowbird Kiosks at Hunter Springs Park. Changed out Sim cards to try to Received a donation toj purchase P.T.T Radios for the Park Rangers. This will allow Rangers to communicate instantly with each other in case of an emergency or incident simply by pushing a mic button and relaying information. (Safety Measure) New pay by phone service in effect for the collection of fees for citations.  prevent downtime.  Capital Projects  1st Street Parking lot project. Sitework in progress. Utility work beginning. (20 percent Paradise Point lift station manifold project. Lift Station 16 complete, Life Station 15 complete. and 32 in progress. (project 85 percent complete) Indian Waters - 7 additional units have started the septic-sewer conversion. customers have hooked up or are in the process. (project 76] percent complete) MLK Sidewalk (Copeland to Legrone) - Intent to award sent to contractor. Government Center Architect contract signed. Planning is in its beginning stages. City playground contractor selected. Working on contract for Copeland remodel. Kings Bay Park Improvements - In engineering and design phase. Paradise Point Drainage Project - In engineering and design phase.  complete)  Copeland Pier contract signed - Finishing design.  Further details are listedi int the full departmental reports.    Utilities & US WATER  US-19 LED light swap out has begun. NW 6th Ave to N Turkey Oak complete. Repaired multiple open clean outs and old service line on N. Country Club Drive. Repaired water leak at SE21st Street and main break on SE 4th Ave. Relocated two E-One tanks for Indian Waters project. Televised sewer main to assist the Parking Lot Project. Replaced omni-site batteries at LS-12, LS-47, LS-W19. Opened up new: found clogged lateral on Kings Bay Dr.  Installed new pump at LS-37.  FIRE DEPARTMENT  Firel Department Activities: During the month of August, the Fire Department received 77 calls for service. An average of 5.09 personnel per call and had an average response time of5.72 minutes. CRFD participated in one special detail during this reporting period, this included The crew was also on standby for Hurricane Debbie due to: flooding in parts oft the city around  standby for the Crystal River High School football game.  the clock for over 24 hours. Open Positions Fire Fighter - PT Heavy Equipment Operator FT Visitors Specialist - PT Trolley Driver- PT Seasonal Hire/Voluntary Resignation Fire Department Manager came onboard Heavy Equipment Operator Resigned. Employee Headcount Full Time-33 Part' Time- - 18 Fire- - 2 Full Time- Fire Part Time - 31 Risk Management Activities: Workman's Comp Injury - Finger Ongoing Items/Upcoming:  HR/RISK MANAGEMENT  Preparation for City Manager Interviews and Activities  PLANNING, COMMUNITY SERVICES, & DEVELOPMENT SERVICES  Further details arel listedi in the full departmental reports.    A. NONEW PENDING PUBLICHEARINGIS)  B. POTENTIAL PROJECTIS/PERMITSUNDER RMVIWINVISIMENIE (updates 1. Fountains at Hidden Lakes - A 149 Unit "Affordable Apartment" Complex - PB23- 0175 = PB24-0162- = 10456 W. Ashburn Ln - A Pre-Construction meeting was held with City staff on 3/15/24. The permit was purchased on May 28, 2024. The Developer will use aj private provider for building plan review and inspections. Building Plans were submitted on August 29, 2024, and are pending fire review re-submittal. 2. Aggregation Distillery/Shipyard Dog PB23-0018 - 255 SE Hwy 19 - New Ground- Up Construction for 7,813 sf, single-story distillery & office building. All approvals have 3. Starbucks PB24-0008 and PB24-0139 - 640N NE. 5th_ Street State Road 44 next to Coney Island Hot Dog. New construction for 2,703 sfs single-story retail coffee house. This permit has received approval for the the building and is now under construction. 4. Home2Suites (Hilton) - PZ23-0046 - PB24-0172 - 2061 NW 18th St- Site review in process for new: four-story, 75-room hotel located on the corner of State Road 44 and NE 12th Ave. The developer proposes to develop thej parcel with al hotel and a future restaurant as part of a second phase that would front SR 44. A minor subdivision has been issued and the civil site plan permit has been purchased. The right-of-way permit is ready to be issued. Building Plans have been received 9-3-2024 pending review. 5. Crystal River Mall Redevelopment - PUD23-0002 - 1801 NW Hwy 19- On 1-22- 2024, the City Council approved the Master Plan ofDevelopment to allow a maximum of 360 apartments, 80 townhouses, and a new town center (40,600 s.f. retail/restaurant) and four out parcels (12,550 s.f. retail). On 3/14/24, the applicant had a Pre-Application Meeting with City Staff for the townhomes located on the south of the site as the first phase of development. The city is pending receipt of the permit application for the town- 6. Restaurant (at Port Hotel and Marina) - PB24-0010 - 1508 SE Kings Bay Dr. - Proposed 22,690 s.f. restaurant (155 seats). Zoning has been approved. Building plans 7. Hotel (at Port Hotel and Marina) - PB24-0011 - 1508 SE Kings Bay Dr. - Proposed 85,500 s.f. (85-room) hotel. The zoning review has been approved. Building plans have 8. Elliano's Coffee - PB24-0099. - 12041 NE: 5th St.- 800 S.F. walk-up and drive-through. Zoning review (civil plans) has been approved (PZ23-0041) and issued. Building plans 9. Jimmy's Fish Camp Seafood Restaurant - PB23-0019 - 300 S Hwy 19: in the CRA- After the developer put this project on hold last year, he has now re-submitted building plans to construct ai new restaurant (16,781 sq. ft.) and outdoor deck/bar (1,707 sq. ft). Civil Site plans have been approved and issued. The Building Permit has some: zoning comments pending response related to the building plans. Fire has been approved. The Developer will use aj private provider for building plan review andi inspections. Building  are underlined)  been given; the permit is ready for issuance.  home phase.  have been approved and the permit is ready to be issued. been approved and the permit is ready to be issued. have been approved and the permit is ready tol be issued.  Plans submitted pending zoning review resubmittal, and fire review.  * Further details are listedi int the full departmental reports.    10. Microtel - PZ24-0041 -1030 NE: 5th St- A preliminary review of a civil site plan was requested for ai new 103 room hotel (10,160 sq. f.)Zoning comments have been provided 11. Voodoo Brewery - PB24-0149 - 37NW Hwy 19 Unit 47 - A Change oft Use application for a unit ofMarketPlace @ Manatee Springs from a laundromat to a brewery. This unit 12. Aldi Grocery Store - PB24-0174- - 1651 LSEUSI Hwy 19- A] Building Permit Application at the current Winn Dixie to demise the existing store into two separate spaces with one becoming an Aldi Grocery Store (26.355 square feet) and the second 13. Dashing Nails,LLC- PB24-0177- - 789 NE 5th Street - A Change ofUse application for  for response.  also has al building permit under review for build out.  space being left vacant.  aunit to go from a Deli to a Nail Salon. 1. PRE-APPLICATION MEETINGS:  C. OTHER:  a. 8-7-2024 - Crystal Creek Townhomes - 881 SE gth Ave-E Preapplication to discuss proposed subdivision plat for a townhouse community. Number of units not b. 8-14-2024 - Private Office Building with Storage - 41 NE Crystal Street - Preapplication to discuss a proposed office building with storage. 8-28-2024- - Group Home - 1041 NE 2nd Ct- Preapplication to discuss the construction of a residential home to be used as a group home.  provided.  BUSINESS TAX RECEIPTS:  UPDATES:  2024 Business Tax Receipts are: in the continuous process ofbeing renewed. All delinquent renewals will be cited through Code Enforcement, withholding all penalties and late fees due to 2025 Business Tax Receipt renewals began on. July 1, 2024. A system error prevented 2025 renewals from being created in a timely manner. Growth Management will be providing additional time to allow businesses time to return their renewals and pay their municipal taxes  the hurricane and tornado.  without penalty. NEW BUSINESS:  Shields Lawn Service & Landscaping, 316NE: 2ND ST, Lot 14 The Enchanted Swimstress, 9301 W. Fort Island Trail Ousia Pharmacy, 770 SE. 5TH Terrace Martini Wigs, 3041 NE 1ITH St. No Sweat Healing, 37 NW HWY 19 Bridgett Jaros LMT, 700SE: 5TH Terrace Dashing Nails LLC, 789 NE: 5thSt.  APPLICATIONS PENDING:  BUILDING PERMITS  *] Further details,are listedi in the full departmental reports.    RICHARD CHAVOUS (BUILDING OFFICIAL & INSPECTOR); GILLSTERMMERMAN  (FIRE OFFICIAL & INSPECTOR)  A. PERMITS ISSUED INAPRIL:  1. Building 2. Demolition 3. Electrical 5. Gas 6. Mechanical 7. Plumbing 8. Right ofWay 9. Roofing 10. Sign 11. Solar Powered Equipment 01 12. Special Event 13. Swimming Pool 14. Tent 15. Zoning TOTAL PERMITS TOTAL PERMIT FEES B. INSPECTIONS: 1. Building Inspections 2. Fire Inspections TOTAL INSPECTIONS  30 00 09 01 13 03 00 09 03 00 03 00 01 73 $123,874.00 125 06 131  4. Fire. Alarm/Sprinkler System 00  CODE ENFORCEMENT CASES JOEI PALMINTERI &. JOE HAARSTICK  A. CODE ENFORCEMENT CASES: J.] PALMINTERI  44 Open Cases; 22 Closed Cases  Total: 66  B. CODE ENTORCEMENT CASES: J.) HAARSTICK  08 Open Cases; 20 Closed Cases Total: 28 Overall Total: 94 Code Hearings: 3  Further details are listedi in the full departmental: reports.    CRYSTAL RIVER CITY COUNCIL Agenda Item Summary  "peting Date: September 23, 2024  Agenda Item Number: 7.A.  Requested Motion: Motion to adopt Resolution No. 24-R-23 setting the Final T.R.I.M. rate at 6.59 mills for FY2024/2025 on Final Public Hearing for Adoption of the Final Millage Rate for September 23, 2024.  Summary:  State statutes (200.065, 200.069, F.S.) establish certain procedural steps that must be followed in adopting the City budget. Two public hearings are required, and the caleulation/discussion ofa rolled-back rate must be the first substantive issue discussed at the public hearings. At the second public hearing, adoption ofthe final millage rate and the final budget must be The rollback rate for FY2024/2025 has been determined to be 6.2020: mills. The millage rate being proposed for FY2024/2025 is 6.59 mills, the same rate as the current year FY2023/2024. The: final General Fund budget for) FY2024/2025 totals Budget detail material has previously been presented to Council during two budget workshops. Af final budget summary by fund is being distributed to Council during the release of this agenda. The detailed final budget packet is available on the City  by separate votes, with the final millage rate being adopted prior to the adoption of the final budget.  $8,888,582.  website under the Government tab. Staff Recommendation: ATTACHMENTS: Description Resolution #24-R-23 FY2025 Budget Summary REVIEWERS: Department Finance and HR  Staff recommends approvalofKesolation #24-R-23 setting the Final millage rate of6.59 mills.  Reviewer Fink, Mia  Action Approved  Date 9192024-9,00AM    RESOLUTION NO. 24-R-23  Al RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF CRYSTAL RIVER, FLORIDA SETTING/ A FINAL MILLAGE RATE OF 6.59 UNITS FOR FISCAL YEAR 2024/2025 PROVIDING FOR CONFLICTS AND SEVERABILITY; AND PROVIDING FOR WHEREAS, The City of Crystal River, Citrus County, Florida on July 8, 2024, adopted the Fiscal Year 2024/2025 Tentative Millage Rate of 6.59 following a public hearing as WHEREAS, the gross taxable value for operating purposes not exempt from taxation within the City of Crystal River has been certified by the Citrus County Property NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF SECTION 1. FINAL MILLAGE: The Final FY 2024/2025 millage rate is set at 6.59 units, which is greater than the roll back rate of 6.2020 mills. The current year proposed SECTION 2. CONFLICT. Any resolution or policy of the City or any portion thereof, inc conflict with the provisions of this Resolution, is hereby repealed to the extent of such SECTION 3. SEVERABILITY. In the event that any portion or section of this Resolution is determined to be invalid, illegal or unconstitutional by a court of competent jurisdiction, such decision shall in no manner affect the remaining portions or section of SECTION 4. EFFECTIVE DATE. This resolution shall be effective upon adoption by PASSED AND ADOPTED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF  AN EFFECTIVE DATE.  required by) Florida Statute 200.065; and,  Appraiser as $705,304,861.  CRYSTALRIVER, FLORIDA THAT:  rate is 6.2560% greater than the rolled back rate.  conflict.  this Resolution, which shall remain in full force and effect. the City Council of the City of Crystal River, Florida. CRYSTALI RIVER, FLORIDA, THIS  DAY OF SEPTEMBER 23, 2024. CITY OF CRYSTAL RIVER  Joe Meek, Mayor    ATTEST:  Mia Fink, City Clerk Approved as to form:  Rob Batsel, Jr., City Attorney    6  $  A    s  6 $ $  4  AA $ $A $A  AA  $    6A $  AA $A  AA $  $ $ AA $    CRYSTAL RIVER CITY COUNCIL Agenda Item Summary  "eeting Date: September 23, 2024  Agenda Item Number: 7.B.  Requested Motion: Motion to adopt Resolution No. 24-R-24 Adopting the Final Budget for FY2024/2025 on Final Public Hearing for Adoption of the Final FY2024/2025 Budget for September 23, 2024 at 5:01 p.m.  Summary:  State statutes (200.065, 200.069, F.S.) establish certain procedural steps that must be followed in adopting the City budget. Two public hearings are required, and the caleulation/discussion ofai rolled-back rate must be the first substantive issue discussed at the public hearings. At the second public hearing, adoption oft the final millage rate and the final budget must be The rollback rate for FY2024/2025 has been determined to be 6.2020 mills. The millage rate being proposed for FY2024/2025 is 6.59 mills, the same rate as the current year FY2023/2024. The final General Fund budget for FY2024/2025 totals  by separate votes, with the final millage rate being adopted prior to the adoption oft the final budget.  $8,888,582.  A copy oft the final FY2024/2025 budget summary by fund is attached. In comparison to the budget packet presented during the budget workshop, this recap reflects al balanced General Fund, including employee raises and the final year oft the: 5-year The FY2025 final budget reflects no change to the mill rate. Management continues to utilize strategies to adhere with the State Amendment 2 requirements and at the same time remaining competitive with other municipalities. The City continues moving yard with alternatives to cover our on-going dilemma of providing al high level ofs service to our residents and at the same Budget detail material has previously been presented to Council during two budget workshops. A Final budget summary by fund is being distributed to Council during the release of this agenda. The detailed final budget packet is available on the City  Community Projects Plan along with some positive changes for the other funds as well.  lusie balancing the budget.  website under the Government tab. StaffRecommendation: ATTACHMENTS: Description Resolution #24-R-24 FY2025 Budget Summary REVIEWERS: Department Finance and HR  Staffrecommends: approval of Resolution #24-R-24 adopting the Final budget forl FY2024/2025.  Reviewer Fink, Mia  Action Approved  Date 9/19/2024-9:01 AM    RESOLUTION NO. 24-R-24  Al RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF CRYSTAL RIVER, FLORIDA, ADOPTINGTHE FINAL BUDGET FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 2024/2025; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICTS WHEREAS, The City Council of the City of Crystal River, Citrus County, Florida on September 4, 2024, considered the Tentative Fiscal Year 2024/2025 budget following a public WHEREAS, The City Council of the City of Crystal River, Citrus County, Florida on September 23, 2024, considered the Final Fiscal Year 2024/2025 budget following a public WHEREAS, The City Council of the City of Crystal River, Citrus County, Florida set the final appropriations and revenue estimates for the Budget for Fiscal Year 2024/2025 as follows:  AND SEVERABILITY; AND PROVIDING ANI EFFECTIVE DATE.  hearing as required by Florida Statute 220-065; and,  hearing as required by Florida Statute 220-065; and,  General Fund  $ 8,888,582 $14,020,000 $ 722,861 $ 1 1,002,200  Capital Improvements Plan $15,765,500 Water & Sewer Operating $ 4,447,500  Water & Sewer Capital Sanitation Fund Three Sisters Fund  NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF CRYSTAL SECTION 1. ADOPTION OF FINAL BUDGET: The final FY 2024/2025 budget, as SECTION 2. CONFLICT. Any resolution or policy of the City, or any portion thereof, in conflict with the provisions oft this Resolution, is hereby repealed to the extent ofs such conflict. SECTION 3. SEVERABILITY. In the event that any portion or section of this Resolution is determined to be invalid, illegal or unconstitutional by a court of competent jurisdiction, such decision shall in no manner affect the remaining portions or sections of this Resolution, which SECTION 4. EFFECTIVE DATE. This resolution shall be effective upon adoption by the  RIVER, FLORIDA, THAT: reflected above, is hereby adopted.  shall remain in full force and effect.  City Council oft the City ofC Crystal River Florida.    PASSED AND ADOPTED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CRYSTAL  RIVER, FLORIDA, THIS  DAYOFSEPTEMBER 23, 2024.  CITY OF CRYSTAL: RIVER  Joe Meek, Mayor  ATTEST:  Mia Fink, City Clerk  Approved as to form:  Rob Batsel, Jr.,, City Attorney    $A  $    AA $  6  6 $  6A 6 $A    $A   $  6    CRYSTAL RIVER CITY COUNCIL Agenda Item Summary  "peting Date: September 23, 2024  Agenda Item Number: 7.C.  Requested Motion: Motion to adopt Resolution No. 24-R-25. Adopting the Final Budget for the Community Redevelopment Agency for FY2024/2025 on Final for Adoption of the Final CRAI Budget for FY2024/2025 for  September 23, 2024 at5 5:01 p.m.  Summary:  State statutes (200.065, 200.069, F.S.) establish certain procedural steps that must be followed in adopting the City budget. Two public hearings are: required, and the caleulation/discussion ofar rolled-back rate must be the first substantive issue discussed at the public hearings. At the second public hearing, adoption of the final millage rate and the final budget must be The General Fund rollback rate for FY2024/2025 has been determined to be 6.2020 mills. The millage rate being proposed for FY2024/2025 is 6.59 mills, the same rate as the current year FY2024/2025. The final Community Redevelopment Agency Budget detail material has previously been presented to Council during two budget workshops. A final budget summary by fund is being distributed to Council during the release oft this agenda. The detailed final budget packet is available on the City  by separate votes, with the final millage rate being adopted prior to the adoption oft the final budget.  (CRA) budget for FY2024/2025 totals $866,000.  website under the Government tab. Staff Recommendation: ATTACHMENTS: Description Resolution #24-R-25 FY2025 Budget Summary REVIEWERS: Department Finance and HR  frecommends approval of) Resolution #24-R-25 adopting the final budget for the CRA for FY2024/2025.  Reviewer Fink, Mia  Action Approved  Date 9192024-9,02AM    RESOLUTION NO. 24-R-25  AJ  RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF CRYSTAL RIVER, FLORIDA,  ADOPTING THE. FINAL COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY: BUDGET FOR FISCAL YEAR 2024/2025; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICTS AND SEVERABILITY; AND WHEREAS, The City Council of the City of Crystal River, Citrus County, Florida, on September 4, 2024, considered the Tentative Fiscal Year 2024/2025 Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA)budget WHEREAS, The City Council of the City of Crystal River, Citrus County, Florida, on September 23, 2024, considered the Final Fiscal Year 2024/2025 Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) budget WHEREAS, The City Council of the City of Crystal River, Citrus County, Florida set the final appropriations and revenue estimates for the CRA Budget for Fiscal Year 2024/2025 as $866,000. NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF CRYSTAL RIVER, SECTION1 1: ADOPTION OF FINAL: BUDGET: The Final FY 2024/2025budget for the Community SECTION2: CONFLICT: Any resolution or policy of the City, or any portion thereof, in conflict SECTION 3: SEVERABILITY: In the event that any portion or section of this Resolution is determined to be invalid, illegal, or unconstitutional by a court of competent jurisdiction, such decision shall in no manner affect the remaining portions or sections of this Resolution, which shall remain in full  PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.  following aj public hearing as required by Florida Statute 220-065; and,  following a public hearing as required by Florida Statute 220-065; and,  FLORIDA THAT:  Redevelopment Agency, as reflected above, is adopted.  with the provisions oft this Resolution is hereby repealed to the extent ofs such conflict.  force and effect.  SECTION4: EFFECTIVE DATE: Council of the City of Crystal River, Florida.  This resolution shall be effective upon adoption by the City  PASSED AND ADOPTED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CRYSTAL RIVER,  FLORIDA, THIS  DAY OF SEPTEMBER 23, 2024.  CITY OF CRYSTAL RIVER  Joe Meek, Mayor  ATTEST:  Mia Fink, City Clerk    Approved as to form:  Rob Batsel,Jr., City Attorney    6A $  6A    a   $  A $  4 $ 4  6  A $A    6  $ $  6A  $A  6A    CRYSTAL RIVER CITYCOUNCIL Agenda Item Summary  "peting Date: September 23, 2024  Agenda Item Number: 7.D.  Requested Motion: Consideration of Ordinance 24-0-10 (Application PA24-0001): for the Voluntary Anexation of Lot 489, ofa Plat of the Townsite of Crystal Park, as petifioned by Thomas Estate Holdings, LLC, on Second  Reading for public hearing on September 23, 2024, at 5:30 p.m.  Summary:  The purpose oft this ordinance is to authorize the voluntary annexation ofa 0.39-acre lot, which address is known as 3558 N Citrus Avenue, Crystal River. The owner has advised that the subject property is adjacent to property he owns to the south comprising approximately 1.67 acres that is located within the city's jurisdictional boundary. The owner states that his desire is Said lot is contiguous to the corporate limits oft the City of Crystal! River, is reasonably compact, and the annexation does not  tol have all properties under the uniform oversight ofonej jurisdiction for future redevelopment.  result in the creation ofe enclaves. Staff] Recommendation: execute the ordinance. Funding Information: Project Cost: Funding Source: Amount. Available: N/A  Conduct aj public hearing to consider Ordinance 24-0-10: for Voluntary Annexation, and if approved, authorize the mayor to  N/A  ATTACHMENTS: Description  Ordinance 24-0-10 Voluntary. Annexation - final clean Power Point Presentation StaffReport for Voluntary Annexation Application for Voluntary. Annexation  REVIEWERS: Department Administration  Reviewer Fink, Mia  Action Approved  Date 9/192024-9,03AM    ORDINANCE 24-0-10  AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF CRYSTAL RIVER, FLORIDA, AUTHORIZING THE VOLUNTARY ANNEXATION OF 0.39 ACRES MOL OF REAL PROPERTY ADDRESSED AS 3558 N CITRUS AVE, CRYSTAL RIVER, FLORIDA, LOCATED IN CITRUS COUNTY, FLORIDA, WHICH IS REASONABLY COMPACT AND CONTIGUOUS TO THE BOUNDARIES OF THE CITY OF CRYSTAL RIVER, FLORIDA, INTO THE CORPORATE LIMITS OF THE CITY OF CRYSTAL RIVER, FLORIDA, PURSUANT TO SECTION 171.044, FLORIDA STATUTES; PROVIDING A LEGAL DESCRIPTION OF THE ANNEXED AREA; PROVIDING FOR PUBLICATION; PROVIDING FOR OFFICIAL FILING WITH APPROPRIATE GOVERNMENT AGENCIES; PROVIDING FOR CODIFICATION; PROVIDING FOR REPEAL OF CONFLICTING ORDINANCES; PROVIDING FORSEVERABILITY, AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.  WHEREAS, Thomas Estate Holdings, LLC, has filed a Petition for Voluntary Annexation to the WHEREAS, the Petitioner is the owner of the real property located within the unincorporated WHEREAS, such real property is contiguous to the corporate limits of the City of Crystal River, WHEREAS, the Petitioner desires that such real property be annexed to the City of Crystal River, and WHEREAS, no fewer than ten (10) days prior to publishing or posting the aforesaid Ordinance, the City  City Council of the City of Crystal River; and area of Citrus County, Florida; and  Florida, is reasonably compact, and which annexation does not result in the creation of enclaves; and  included within its municipal boundaries in its entirety; and  Clerk oft the municipality has provided a copy oft the notice, via certified mail, to the Board of County  Commissioners of Citrus County, Florida; and  WHEREAS, a Public Hearing was conducted pursuant to the published notice described herein, at which time any and all parties in interest and all others had an opportunity to be heard in a quasi-judicial  proceeding; and  WHEREAS, the Council of the City is vested with the authority to grant this petition under the provisions of Section 171.044, Voluntary annexation, Florida Statutes, to annex such real property and officiallyr redefine the  boundary lines oft the municipality of the City of Crystal River toi include such property.  Page 1 of5  24-0-10(PA24-0001)    NOW THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SECTION 1. PURPOSE. The purpose of this Ordinance is to authorize the voluntary annexation of real property owned by Thomas Estate Holdings, LLC into the municipal boundaries of the City of Crystal River,  CRYSTAL RIVER, FLORIDA, AS FOLLOWS:  Florida, pursuant to petition as authorized by Section 171.044, Florida Statutes.  SECTION 2. AUTHORITY. The City Council is authorized to take this action pursuant to Article III of the City Charter oft the City of Crystal River and Part II, Code of Ordinances, Chapter 1, General Provisions of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Crystal River, as well as Section 171.044, Florida Statutes. SECTIONI.SUPFICIENCY OF PETITION. The City of Crystal River, Florida, herein accepts the petition for the property specifically described. herein for voluntary annexation into the corporate limits of the City, and that the City of Crystal River, Florida, herein determines that the petitions bear the signatures ofall SECTION 4. LEGAL DESCRIPTION OF THE. ANNEXED AREA. Thej property being voluntarily annexed into the corporate limits oft the City of Crystal River, Florida, is as legally described in EXHIBIT"A," attached hereto and incorporated herein by reference, and as shown on the Mapi in EXHIBIT "B," attached hereto SECTION 5. PUBLICATION. That prior to final reading and passage oft this Ordinance, notice oft the annexation was be published once a week for two (2) consecutive weeks in some newspaper of general circulation within the City or ifno newspaper is published in the City, then in ai newspaper of general circulation within the City published in Citrus County, Florida, and that a copy of said notice was provided by certified mail tot the Citrus  present owners of property in the area to be annexed.  and incorporated herein by reference.  County Board of County Commissioners.  SECTION 6. OFFICIAL FILING OF ORDINANCE. That within seven (7) days after adoption, a certified copy of this Ordinance shall be forwarded and filed with the Clerk oft the Circuit Court of Citrus County, Florida, and served upon the Chairman of the Board of County Commissioners of Citrus County, Florida, the Property. Appraiser SECTION 7. CODIFICATION. Iti is thei intention of the City Council, and it is hereby ordained that the provisions ofthis ordinance shall become and be made aj part oft the Code of Ordinances of the City of Crystal River, Florida, with the exception of Sections 2, 7,8and 9. The word "Ordinance", or similar words may be changed to "section", "article", or other appropriate word or phrase and the sections of this Ordinance may be remumbered or re- lettered to accomplish such intention. The Code codifier is granted liberal authority to codify the provisions oft this Ordinance within Part II, Code ofC Ordinances, Chapter 16, Water and Sewer Services, Section 16-26 and Section 16- SECTION 8. CONFLICTS AND REPEALER. This Ordinance shall be cumulative ofall provisions oft the Ordinances oft the City ofC Crystal River, Florida, except where the provisions oft this Ordinance are in direct conflict with the provisions of such Ordinances, in which event all Ordinances or parts thereof in conflict with this Ordinance SECTION! 9. SEVERABILITY. Ifany section, subsection, sentence, clause, phrase or provision of this Ordinance is held to be unconstitutional or otherwise invalid by a court of competent jurisdiction, such portion or application shall be deemed a separate, distinct, and independent provision and such holding shall not affect  of Citrus County, Florida, and the Department of State, Secretary of State, State of Florida.  42 respectively.  are. hereby repealed to the extent ofs such conflict.  the validity oft the remaining portions thereof.  Page 20 of5  24-0-10(PA24-001)    SECTION 10. EFFECTIVE DATE. This Ordinance shall become effective upon its adoption by the Notice to the Chief Administrative Officer of the Citrus County Board of County Commissioners Notice was published on the 7th day of September 2024, and the 14" day of September 2024. THIS ORDINANCE was introduced and placed on first reading on the 9th day of September 2024. THIS ORDINANCE was Adopted on second reading after due public notice and public hearing on the  Crystal River City Council.  was sent via certified mail on the 15th day of August 2024.  day of  2024.  ATTEST:  CITY OF CRYSTAL RIVER  MIA FINK, CITY CLERK  JOE MEEK, MAYOR  APPROVED ASTOFORM AND CONTENT:  VOTE OF COUNCIL: Meek Frink Brown Hastings Holmes  ROBERT W. BATSEL, JR., ESQUIRE CITY ATTORNEY  Page 3 of5  24-0-10( (PA24-0001)    EXHIBIT "A" LEGAL DESCRIPTION  For real property lying in Section 16, Township 18 S, Range 178 E; Citrus County, Florida, specifically, Lot 489, of a Plat of the Townsite of Crystal Park, according to the plat thereof, recorded in Plat Book 1, Page 2, Public Records of Citrus County, Florida. (Altkey: 1071291)  PROPERTY CONTAINS 0.39 ACRES, MORE OR LESS  Page 4 of5  24-0-10(PA24-001)    EXHIBIT "B" ANNEXED TERRITORY MAP  CITRUS COUNTY 490 Jurisdiction 4900  491  LOT489 Subject Property  12300  HES)  CITY OF CRYSTAL RIVER Jurisdiction  186)  4860 CITYOFC CRSTAL RIVER Jurisdiction  HE7)  NTURKEY OAK DRIVE  NTURKEYOAKI DRIVE  Page 5 of5  24-0-1OPA24-0001)    9 S C 2  I L A a ) -  :    BAVSNHID,N/SGLAD)  EAVAANISIDW  JAVINIS    3  2 de s  D0 a  UBUSAVE  ESTNUTAVE  5  a  N    y 2  :  9  9 O 62  -  a  JAV SNHLID N/S608D,  80 3 4  2 - LOS 0E LOE 8O  >  a  -    JAV SNHLID N/S608D 8 B  TAVE NCHESTNUT AVE  K 9  -  B  9  N    5  a  9 9  3AVSNWLID N/S608) 3 5  6  0 5 bp  4 80 -  8 1S  5  3 3 4  N        2 co  N o  de a =  € iE E e 9 lo 00        9  @ a - N 6 5 I        A  D N  B N  -  A  CR    CITY OF CRYSTAL RIVER CITY COUNCIL  STAFF REPORT Growth Management Department  MH  MEETING DATE: September 23, 2024  APPLICATION NO. PA24-0001 - THOMAS ESTATE HOLDINGS LLC - VOLUNTARY ANNEXATION  Thomas Estate Holdings, LLCI has filed a Petition for Voluntary Annexation for real property to be annexed into the corporate limits of the City of Crystal River. Section 16, Township 185, Range 17 E; specifically, Lot 489, ofa Plat of the Townsite of Crystal Park, according to the plat thereof, recorded in Plat Book 1, address is known as 3558 N Citrus Ave, Crystal River. A complete legal description of the propertyi is on file with the Growth Management Department.  REQUEST: SUBJECT PROPERTY: ACREAGE: EXISTING LAND USE: EXISTING ZONING:  Page 2, Public Records of Citrus County, Florida, Approximately 16,988 square feet or 0.39 acres Citrus County's Professional Services/Office (PSO) Citrus County's Professional Services/Office (PSO) North = County GNC, General Commercial  1071291) and which  (Altkey:  SURROUNDING South - City HC, Highway Commercial  AREA LAND USE: East = City O/SC, Office/Service Commercial (across N Citrus Ave)  West - County GNC  PREPARED BY: ANALYSIS: The property owner makes a request for voluntary annexation pursuant to Section 171.044 Voluntaryannexation, Florida Statutes, to annex a 0.39-acre lot into the municipal boundaries of the City of Crystal River. The owner has advised that the subject property is adjacent to property he owns to the south comprising approximately 1.67 acres  Jenette Collins, AICP, Growth Management Director  PROPOSED ANNEXATION TERRITORY MAP  509  512 CITRUSCOUNTY, Jurisdiction 113) WCEDARST 490 4990 491 SublectProperty 0.39ACRES LOT489 CitytimitsB Boundary HID n 4860. CITYOFC Jurisdiction CRYSTALF RIVER # NTURKEYOAKDRIVE  HHI HS3  12300 CITYOFC CRYSTALF RIVER Jurisdiction  NTURKEYOAKDRIVE  e250  (Lots 486, 487, and 489 of a Plat of the Townsite of Crystal Park subdivision) that is located within the city's jurisdictional boundary. The owner states that his desire is to have all properties under the uniform oversight of one jurisdiction for future redevelopment.  PA24-0001 -Thomas Estate Holdings, LLC-Voluntary. Annexation - Staff Report    City Council Meeting of September 23,2024  Page 20F4  The property boundary is contiguous to the City of Crystal River municipal boundary, which runs along the southern property boundary (reference Proposed. Annexation Territory Map). Availability of Water/Sewer The City currently has adequate potable water and: sanitary sewer services to serve the site. Water connection is available at the intersection on N Citrus Avenue and N Turkey Oak Drive, and sewer connection is available along the south side ofN Future Land Use/Zoning - The property owner has requested that the land use amendment and rezoning designations be made consistent with those assigned to his adjoining properties. AFuture Land Use Map amendment (Application No. PCA24-0003) and a Zoning Map amendment (Application No. PZMA24-003) have been brought by the City in conjunction with this application. The Future Land Use Map amendment proposes to change subject property from Citrus County's PSO, Professional. Services/Office to the City's HC, Highway Commercial category as depicted in the attached EXHIBIT "A" Future Land Use Maps. The corresponding amendment to the Zoning Map proposes to change the subject property from Citrus County's PSO, Professional Services/Office to the City's CH, High Intensity Commercial designation as  Turkey Oak Drive.  depicted in the attached EXHIBIT "B" Zoning Maps.  FINDINGS: The Applicant's Voluntary Annexation Petition meets the stated annexation rules outlined in Chapter 171, Part II, Florida Statutes, specifically section 171.044 Voluntary The subject parcel is contiguous to the corporate limits of the City of Crystal River, is reasonably compact, and the annexation does not result int the creation ofe enclaves. The City of Crystal River potable water and sanitary sewer services are available to serve the subject property. The developer must incur the costs to connect to the existing facilities. AC Comprehensive Plan Future Land Use Map amendment and Zoning Map amendment is made concurrent to this request. The proposed designations are deemed compatible with STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Based on the above analysis, the application meets the criteria for  annexation, as follows:  the surrounding land use.  annexation into the City of Crystal River's corporate boundary limits.  ATTACHMENTS: 1. Draft Ordinance 2. Notice to County 3. Voluntary Petition  PA24-0001 - Thomas Estate Holdings, LLC-Voluntary. Annexation - Staff Report    City Council Meeting of September 23, 2024  Page 30F4  Exhibit "A" Future Land Use Maps Citrus County Existing Future Land Use PSO  PSO W.CEDARST GNC Subject Property  CITY  Existing Countyl Lane LDR  NTURKEY.OAKDR:  W.G GARDENS ST  Crystal River Future Land Use Map Amendment - Subject Property from County PSO to Proposed Cityl HC  065]  05 508 5091 512 Citrus County. Jurisdiction  1230  491 49680 Subrect roperty 486,,.  12300  O/SC  LDR  4790 -4820--  rkeyoas DI  HDR  4600 4390/438  4560  24000  PI Yeoman's Park  PA24-0001 -1 Thomas Estate Holdings, LLC-Voluntary. Annexation - Staff Report    City Council Meeting of September 23, 2024  Page 4 OF4  Exhibit "B" Zoning Maps Citrus County Existing Zoning- PSO PSO 515 533 512 PSO 519 GNE Subect Property 488 486 487 "WIKEIOKGE NT Turkey Oak Dr. 464 465 463 462 460 461 438  SestoGDnhe 508 509 Existing CountyZo 893 490 485 484 LDR 482 483  05 0As 80 79  cY 12300 CRYSTALRMER  32 459 458 LOR 456 457 WWONCENST!  DRA.I 24000  Crystal River Zoning Map Amendment- - Subject Property from County PSO to proposed City CH  poV 514)  065  p5 508 509 512  Citrus CpuntyJuristion 513) a  - EDIAR B0) 485): 790 4820 9) (482) a 4)  CG  (484)  4900 491 Sublect Property (483) 4860 BA (45. NTurEyOkDr -5  12300  5  R-3 OP2E0O  p320 4590 4580  45601 - 1E 1  CH  53) 456) (457)F 4600 hl 28) 433) 432 4390 438  240001  PI"mS  PA24-0001 - Thomas Estate Holdings, c-laumaymcato-san Report    DA CBETNnE  Department of 123 North West Highway: 19 Crystal River, Florida 34428 (352): 795-4216, Ext. 308 Fax: (352)795-6245  Planning and Community Development Services  mM  PETITION FOR VOLUNTARY ANNEXATION  AND day of Junc  FUTURE LAND USE AND: ZONING DESIGNATIONS APPLICATION  This petition, dated this 19  20_ 24 to the City  Council of the City of Crystal River, Florida, hereinafter called the "Council" from the undersigned  Petitioners, hereinafter called the "Petitioner"  WITNESSETH  WHEREAS, the Petitioner ist the owner or owners of the real propertylocatione entirely or partially WHEREAS, such real propertyi is compact and contiguous to the Cityof Crystal River, Florida;and WHEREAS, the Petitioner desires that such real property be annexed to the City of Crystal River, WHEREAS, the Council of the City is vested with the authority to grant this petition under the provisions of Section 171.044, Voluntary Annexation, Florida Statutes, to annex such real property and officially redefines the boundary lines of the municipality of the City of Crystal River to include such 1, Name of Petitioner(s):. Thonnas Estate HoldingsLLC  within the unincorporated area of Citrus County, Florida; and  Florida, andi included within its municipal boundaries ini its entirety; and  property.  Address of Petitioner(s): 3558 NI Citrus Ave  ailaysalBivosats FL  Zip Code: 34428 Phone # 353-303-9323  Fm352-744-021 Email Address: kopPacfivrda.com 2. a. Parcel identification number(s) [from taxi roll): 7E/752100104240 b. Section: Ilo Township: 185 Range: 17E Size of Property:. .39  C. Legal Description (Please attach)  Page1of3 2021Jan04  G:planning & developmentyzoning &p planning formslannexation: application    ECEIVED XE  BY-NOTEshall be the petitioner's responsibility to provide the correct legal description for the subject property. The application will not be processed untila a correct legal descriptioni is provided. An electronic file of the legal description in Word format must be: submitted with the application. The petitionershall 3. Street address oft the property (ift the property has no street address the Department will complete  ber responsible for paying all appropriatel land use and: zoning application fees.  this section):  3558 NI Citrus Ave a. Present County Future Land Use designation: P50  b. Present County Zoning District: Coastal Bivcr Basin C. Requested City Future Land Use designation: CH HG  d. Requested City Zoning District: Cty Df Crystal River - CH  Ifrequesting PUD: zoning, indicate what type of PUD:  Residential PUD: Proposed density:  Mixed Use PUD: Units per acre:  Non-residential PUD:  4. Description oft the request: hequesting 1D Voluntavily Onnex the parcelto bbtna Wniform Dversight. 5. The following items are required (The application will not be processed if these items do not accompany the application. Additional information may be requested as specified in Chapter 10 of b. Aproperty survey containing the legal description, land area, and existing improvements on the site. The: survey: shall be signed by a surveyor licensed in the State of Florida and: shall have been When the petitionerisar representative oft the propertyo owner, ar notarized statement authorizing the representative to act as an agent oft the property owner with regard to the application and  the Crystal River Land Development Code): a. Deed or other acceptable proof of ownership.  performed not more than two (2) years prior tot the date ofa application.  associated procedures. d. Proof of payment of all applicable fees.  Please be advised thati ify youa are requesting PUD: zoning, additional plans, documents, or reports that are necessary to support the application shall be submitted as specified in Section 10.01.03 of the  Crystal River Land Development Code for PUDI master plans.  This petition must bear the notarized signatures of all owners of property in the area proposed to be annexed.  (Please make additional copies oft this page ifp property has moret than one owner) G:planning & developmenllzoning & planningf formslannexation: application  Page 2of3 2021Jan04    Thoway being first duly sworn, affirm and say that lam the  ownero  7:58 N ci-tne HVe CVYAL RIVe FL  Address (Mailipg) City, state, Zip Code  Dueiengue 302-9323  BT  Phone Number State of FLORIDA Coumyaf.CITAwS  3442F  Thet foregoingi instrument was acknowledged before me this 19 dayof SunE  2024  By BONJE HOMAS pLOL +A A NOTARYPUBLIC  who is personally known to me or has produced  as identification: and who did/c did not take an oath.  w - HEATH HER LACEY COM SIONT HH119777 XPIRES: Aph121, 2025  Commission No.: HH113777 Commission Expires: PRIL 21,2025  Affidavit for Agent Authorization (if applicablel  owner oft thej property described above (Name of Business as applicable)  (Name of Owner) (Name of Agent)  authorize.  of  to  to serve as agent on my behalf for the purpose of making application for the proposed request. No further  authorization is expressed ori implied, than that which is described herein.  SIGNATURE:,  (Signature of Owner) Address (Mailing) City, State, Zip Code  Agent's Signature Phone Number Email Address:  ATTENDANCE at the publicl hearing byt the applicant or agent (as designated in writing) IS MANDATORY  Consult with City forr required filing fees.  Page 3of3 2021Jan04  G:planning & developmentizoning &p planning formslannexation: application    Official Records Citrus County FL, Angcla) Vick, Clerko oft the Circuit Court & Comptroller #2021053223 BK: 3191 PG: 21828 8/3/2021 3:101 PMI Reccipt: 2021045205 RECORDINGS10,00 DDOCTAX: PDS $1,162,00  Voc10,06 BTodil2,00  Afer Recording Retum! lo: RETURN' TO GRANTEE This lastrument Preparedby: Byendal Lee Buia A-17 Tec ofthe! Nalure Coast 7655V W. GulloLeke Hwy, Suilo4 CrystalRiver, FL3 34428 GSE ar necessary incldenttot thof fulfiimento ofconditions contalned lastkiol Insurance commitment! ssuedbyit Property Appralsers Parcel .D. (Folio) Number(s): 21 18S 17E 0010 4890 File No.: 2116525  WARRANTY DEED  This Warranty Deed, Made the 30dayo of July, 2021, by Nancy J. Tapp, an unremarried widow, Christopher L. Daugherty, and Kelly D. Daugherty, husband and wife, whose post office address Is: hereinafer called the "Grantor", to Thomas Eslato Holdings, LLC, a Florida Limlted Liability 7765 Gulf to Lake Hwy Mikud Crystal River. FL 34429 WITNESSETH: That said Grantor, for and in consideration of the sum of One Hundred Sixty Six Thousand Dollars and No Cents ($166,000.00) and other valuable considerations, recelpt whereof is hereby acknowledged, hereby grants, bargalns, sells, allens, rémises, releases, conveys and confirms Lot 489, ofaF PLAT OF THE TOWNSITE OF CRYSTAL PARK, according to the plat thereof, recorded The property is not thet homestead oft the Grantor(s) under thel laws and constitution oft the slate of Floridal Int that neilher Grantor(s) or any member oft the household of Grantor(s) reside thereon. TOGETHER with all the tenements, hereditaments and appurtenances thereto belonging ori in anywise And the Grantor hereby covenants with said Grantee that the Grantori is lawfully seized ofs said land In fee simple; that the Grantor has good right and lawful authority to sell and convey said land; that the Grantor hereby fully warrants the title to said land and will defend the same against the lawful claims of all persons whomsoever; and that said land isf free of alle encumbrances, except taxes accruing subsequent (The (oms" Grenlor' and" Grantee"herein: shalll bo constnuod! tondude a4g genders ands singularo orplwalasu thec conlext Indicales) i WITNESS WHEREOF, Grantor has hereunto set Grantor's hand and seal the day and year first  PoBoX 1114 Crystal River FL 34423  Company, hereinafter called the' Grantee".  whose  post  office  address  is:  unto the Grantee, allt that certaln land situate in Citrus Counly, Florida, to wit: In Plat Book 1, Page: 2,F Public Records of Citrus County, Florida,  appertaining.  To Have and tol Hold, the samei int fee simple forever.  to: 2020, reservalions, resirictions ande easements ofr record, ifa any, above written. SIGNEDI INTHEE PRESENCE OF THEF FOLLOWANCVIMESSES TWO SEPARATE DISINTERESTED WITNESSES REQUIRED Witness Signalyre: & ES Printed layloy Witness Signalure: Printed Name:  app  Eages te Bartey ennis  o Christopheri L. Daugherty ély D.  P  State of Florida County of Citrus  The foregoing instryment was acknowiedged before me by means of physical presence or a online nolarization, this Eday of. July, 2021 by Nancy J. Tapp, an unrémarried widow, Christopher L., Daugherty, and Kelly D. Daugherty, husband and wife. He/She/They is/are a Personally Known OR)S  Produced drivers license(s)asl Identification. Nolary Pioltc Sigpature Prinled Name: My Commission  - Failey  (SEAL)  Bennis  DOnline Notary (Check Boxi fa acknowledgment done! by Onlinel Nolarization)  RGONSOR)  File! No;: 2116525  Pege 1of1    5 0 (d),00001 BEl (,4666, 4a3  ,22,100  34.9  5  2 (,oorooz n,20961 M. .00,50.00  .19,00/0  n)zyoor d),00'00 B3 ITVHGSV 03 3003  o1  034084A1 IMHdSY AYM-J0-1H98 CYou .001 3AN3AV SANID 'N  K *    BP  0 2 0  9 Z 00  3) E - 7 m 4  CCAT  BOUNDARY AND TOPOGRAPHIC SURVEY PREPARED FOR AND CERIAED 10: MOLLY THOMAS  Coastal  sM31    CRYSTAL RIVER CITYC COUNCIL Agenda Item Summary  eeting Date: September 23, 2024  Agenda Item Number: 7.E.  Requested Motion: Consideration of Ordinance 24-0-11 (Application PCA24-0003) for an amendment oft the Future Land Use Map for Lot4 489, ofa Plat of the Townsite of Crystal Park, owned by' Thomas Estate Holdings, LLC, on Second Reading for public hearing on September 23, 2024, at 5:30 p.m. This item is associated with the  next item.  Summary:  This application is brought forward by the city to amend the land use category on a 0.39-acre improved lot located on the west side ofN Citrus Avenue just north of where it intersects with N Turkey Oak Drive. The request is made subject to a voluntary The proposed Future Land Use Map amendment will change the future land use category from Citrus County's PSO, Ati its August 1, 2024, public hearing, the Planning Commission recommended approval. Motion carried 7-0.  annexation petition filed by the property owner.  Professional Service Office to the City's HC, Highway Commercial.  Stat/kecommendation: execute the ordinance. hding Information: Project Cost: N/A Funding Source: Amount Available: N/A  Conduct aj public hearing for Ordinance 24-0-11 for Future Land Use. Amendment, and if approved, authorize the mayor to  ATTACHMENTS: Description Ordinance 24-0-11 FLUM clean Staff Report for FLUM/Zoning Application for FLUM. Amendment REVIEWERS: Department Administration  Reviewer Fink, Mia  Action Approved  Date 9/19/2024-9:03. AM    ORDINANCE NO. 24-0-11  AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF CRYSTAL RIVER, FLORIDA, PROVIDING FOR A SMALL-SCALE AMENDMENTTOTHE FUTURE LAND USE MAP OFTHE COMPREHENSIVE PLAN BY RECLASSIFYING PROPERTY (0.39 ACRES MOL) LYING. IN SECTION 16, TOWNSHIP 18 SOUTH, RANGE 17 EAST, SPECIFICALLY LOT 489, OF A PLAT OF THE TOWNSITE OF CRYSTAL PARK, ACCORDINGTO THEI PLATTHEREOF, RECORDED INI PLATI BOOKI 1, PAGE2, PUBLICRECORDS OF CITRUS COUNTY, FLORIDA, (ALTKEY:107291, FROM CITRUS COUNTY'S PSO, PROFESSIONAL SERVICES/OFFICE TO CITY'S HC, HIGHWAY COMMERCIAL LAND USE CATEGORY; PROVIDING FOR REPEAL OF CONFLICTING ORDINANCES; PROVIDING FOR CODIFICATION; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; AND PROVIDING AN: EFFECTIVEDATE. WHEREAS the City Council of the City of Crystal River, Florida recognizes thei need toj plan for WHEREAS the City Council oft the City of Crystal River, Florida adopted the Crystal River Comprehensive Plan, Ordinance No. 11-0-06 on September 12, 2011, and subsequent amendments, and WHEREAS a small-scale amendment may be adopted only under the conditions set forth in WHEREAS the proposed small-scale amendment was advertised as required by the Florida WHEREAS ina accordance with the law, thej proposed amendment was required tol be reviewed by the City's Local Planning Agency at a duly advertised meeting, scheduled on August 1, 2024, and the Local Planning Agency has determined such application to be consistent with the Comprehensive Plan  orderly growth and development; and  Chapter 163, Florida Statutes, and other provisions of State and local law; and  Statutes and the Crystal River Land Development Code; and  and appropriate to the future land uses within the City; and Florida law inj processing and advertising this Ordinance; and  WHEREAS the City of Crystal River has complied with all requirements and procedures of WHEREAS the City Council oft the City of Crystal River, Florida, has determined that adoption oft this Ordinance is in the best interests oft the health, safety, and welfare of the citizens of Crystal River. NOW, THEREFORE, BEI IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CRYSTAL RIVER, FLORIDA THAT THE CITY'S COMPREHENSIVE PLANI IS AMENDED  AS FOLLOWS: SECTION. 1. PURPOSE  Thej purpose oft this Ordinance ist to allow a small-scale amendment to thel Future Land' Use Map oft the Comprehensive Plan oft the City of Crystal River, Florida, for 0.39 acres (MOL) owned by Thomas Estate Holdings, LLC, by redesignating thel Future Land Use from Citrus County's PSO, Professional/Service Office (PSO) to the City's HC, Highway Commercial Land Use for the reasons set forth in the above "WHEREAS" clauses, which are incorporated herein, inl haec verba.  24-0-11 (PCA24-0003)  Page 1of4    SECTION 2. AUTHORITY  The City of Crystal River City Council is authorized to amend the Crystal River Comprehensive Planj pursuant to Article III of the City Charter oft the City of Crystal River and Part II, Code of Ordinances, Chapter 1, General Provisions, ofthe Code of Ordinances oft the City of Crystal River, and as The City Council oft the City of Crystal River, Florida, hereby adopts and incorporates into this Ordinance the memorandum and application packet relating to the proposed amendments to the Future Land Use Map of the City of Crystal River, as iffully restated herein, in their entirety.  otherwise authorized by applicable Florida Statutes.  SECTION 3. FUTURELAND USE MAP. AMENDED  APPLICATION NO. PCA24-0003 THOMAS ESTATEI HOLDINGS.LLC  Thel Future Land Use Map of the Comprehensive Plan oft the City of Crystal River is hereby amended to change the future land use designation from Citrus County's PSO, Professional Services/Office tot the City's CH, Highway Commercial category on property legally described and as shown in EXHBIT "A"attached hereto and incorporated herein by reference. SECTION 4. REPEAL OF CONFLICTING ORDINANCES  All Ordinances or parts of Ordinances in conflict herewith are. hereby repealed. SECTION 5. CODIPICATIONINSTRUCTIONS TO CODE CODIMIEREXIIEIIS  It is the intention oft the City Council oft the City of Crystal River, Florida, andi it is hereby ordained that the provisions oft this Ordinance shall become and be made aj part of the codified version of the City of Crystal River Comprehensive Plan of the City of Crystal River, Florida. The actual text ofthe Sections to this Ordinance need not be codified. The Code codifier ofthe City is given broad and liberal authority to appropriately codify the Exhibits into thej provisions oft the City of Crystal River Comprehensive Plan in a format that can be readily published and distributed in al useable and manageable format. The City Manager, in conjunction with the City Clerk and the City Attorney, are hereby granted the authority to take any and all necessary and appropriate actions to accomplish the provisions oft this Section. The Exhibits to this Ordinance are. hereby incorporated herein by the references  thereto as iff fully set forth herein verbatim. SECTION 6. SEVERABILITY  The sections, paragraphs, sentences, clauses, and phrases of this Ordinance are severable, and if any phrase, clause, sentence, paragraph, or section oft this Ordinance shall be declared unconstitutional by the valid judgment or decree ofa court of competent jurisdiction, such unconstitutionality shall not affect any oft the remaining phrases, clauses, sentences, paragraphs, and sections of this Ordinance.  SECTION 7. EFFECTIVE DATE  This Ordinance shall become effective thirty-one (31) days after adoption ifn no challenge is filed.  Ift this Ordinance: is challenged within thirty (30) days after adoption, small scale development  24-0-11 (PCA24-0003)  Page 2of4    amendments do not become effective until the State Land Planning Agency or the Administration Commission, respectively, issues a final order determining that the adopted small-scale development  amendment isi in compliance with thel law.  No development orders, development permits, or land uses dependent on the Comprehensive Plan amendments set forth in this Ordinance may bei issued or commence before it has become effective.  APPROVED after due public notice and public hearing on the  day of  2024.  ATTEST:  CITY OF CRYSTAL RIVER  MIA FINK, CITY CLERK Approved as to form for the Reliance oft the City of Crystal River  JOE MEEK, MAYOR VOTEC OF COUNCIL: Meek Frink Holmes Brown Hastings  only:  Robert W. Batsel, Jr., City Attorney  24-0-11 (PCA24-0003)  Page 3 of4    EXHIBIT "A"  LEGAL DESCRIPTION FOR COMPREHENSIVE PLAN AMENDMENT TO THE CRYSTAL RIVER FUTURE LAND USE MAP  For real property lyingi in Section 16, Township 18 S, Range 17 E; Citrus County, Florida, specifically, Lot 489, of a Plat of the Townsite of Crystal Park, according toi the plat thereof, recorded in Plat Book 1, Page 2, Public Records of Citrus County, Florida. (Altkey: 1071291)  PROPERTY CONTAINS 0.39 ACRES, MORE OR LESS  LOCATOR MAP  Crystal River Future Land Usel Map Amendment - Subject Property from County PSO to City HC  p65]  05 508 509512 Citrus CuntyJurisdiction  1230  491 49689 Subyert Pranerty 6 4860  12300  O/SC  LDR  4790 4820-  Dax  HDR  4600  4560  24000  4390 438  PI  End of Exhibit "A"  24-0-11 (PCA24-0003)  Page 4 of4    CITY OF CRYSTAL RIVER CITY COUNCIL  STAFF REPORT  JUTENHTT  Growth Management Department  MEETING DATE: September 23, 2024  APPLICATION NOS. CAZACOD/P/MA2A.003 - Thomas Estate Holdings LLC- Land Use/Zoning Amendment  Small-Scale Comprehensive Plan Amendment to the Future Land Professional Services/Office to the City's! HC, Highway Amendment to the Official Zoning Map to change 0.39 acre +/- from Citrus County's PSO, Professional Services/Office to the  COMPREHENSIVE Use Map to change 0.39 acre +/- from Citrus County's PSO,  PROPOSED AMENDMENTS:  PLAN ZONING MAP  Commercial.  City's CH, High Intensity Commercial.  Section 16, Township 185, Range 17 E; specifically, Lot 489, of a Plat of the Townsite of Crystal Park, according to the plat thereof, recorded in Plat Book 1, Page 2, Public Records of Citrus County, Florida, (Altkey: 1071291) and which address is known as 3558 N Citrus Ave, Crystal River. Ac complete legal description of the property is on  SUBJECT PROPERTY: PROPERTY OWNER: ACREAGE FLOOD: ZONE:  file with the Growth Management Department.  Thomas Estate Holdings LLC  LAST OCCUPANT: Office use (current use)  Approximately 16,988 square feet or 0.39 acres  According to the FEMAI Flood Insurance Rate Map (FIRM), the subject property is in Flood: Zone AE with a Base Flood Elevation (BFE) of11.00 feet as found on FIRM Panel North- - County GNC, General Commercial land use and County GNC, General Commercial: zoning (improved commercial parcel located int the county'sj jurisdiction). South = City HC, Highway Commercial land use and City CH, High Intensity Commercial zoning (partiallyir improved commercial parcel and telecommunication East- = City O/SC, Office/Service Commercial land use and City CG, General Commercial zoning (across N Citrus Avenue is vacant [wooded] commercial in the West - County GNCI land use/County GNC: zoning (vacant commercial in the county's  Number 12017C0187E (Effective date: January 15, 2021).  SURROUNDING tower int the city'sj jurisdiction).  AREA:  city'sj jurisdiction). jurisdiction).  PREPARED BY:  Jenette Collins, AICP, Growth Management Director  BACKGROUND INFORMATION: These applications are brought forward by the City to amend the land use category and zoning district on a 0.39-acre improved lot located on the west side of N Citrus Avenue just north of where it intersects with N Turkey Oak Drive. The requests are made subject to a voluntary annexation petition filed by the property owner to be considered by the City Council at a scheduled public hearing on Monday, September 23, 2024. As a requirement of voluntaryannexation (per section 171.044, Florida Statutes), the subject parcel is contiguous to the  PCA2400P2MAZ24-003 - Thomas Estatel Holdings, LLC Land Use/Zoning Amendments    City Council Meeting of September 23, 2024 result in the creation ofe enclaves.  Page 2 of6  corporate limits oft the City of Crystal River, is reasonably compact, and the annexation will not The comprehensive plan amendment is required by Chapter 163, Florida Statutes, for annexed lands. In addition, the official zoning map must be amended to be consistent with the comprehensive plan amendment. On August 1, 2024, staff sought the Planning Commission's recommendation to the City Council on the land use and zoning amendments. The Planning Commission recommended approval to the City Council. These applications are being presented concurrent with the proposed voluntary annexation petition to the City Council. The subject property is developed with a 1,380 square foot, commercial office building and accessory parking lot. The property owner has advised that the subject propertyi is contiguous to property he owns to the south comprising approximately 1.67 acres (Lots 486, 487, and 489 ofal Plat of the Townsite of Crystal Park subdivision) which is located within the city's jurisdictional boundary. The owner has advised that his desire is to have all properties under the uniform oversight of one jurisdiction for future redevelopment. No development plan has been provided as part of this ANALYSIS: The analysis for the proposed Comprehensive Plan amendment provides for the legal status of the comprehensive plan and future land use map, and that the land development regulations and proposed zoning map amendment are consistent with and implement the adopted Comprehensive Plan - Future Land Use Map Amendment - The proposed FLUM amendment will change the future land use category from Citrus County's PSO, Professional Service Office to the  request.  comprehensive plan.  City'sHC, Highway Commercial. The following comparison table is provided:  Comprehensive Plan FLUM Category: Category Description: Maximum Density: Maximum FAR* *FAR-F Floort to Area Ratio; Element.  From County' Existing: PSO PSO, Professional Services/Office: Professional office development and multi-family up to 10 units per acre. 4.0units per acre; upt to 10 units/acre with al PUD. 1.0  To City? Proposed: HC HC, Highway Commercial: Retail, vehicle salesand repair, service stations, restauranis, convenience stores, lodging, financial institutions, theaters, and entertainment uses,  None 0.7  Sources: 'Citrus County Comprehensive Plan, Future Land Use Element and Crystal River Comprehensive Plan, Future Land Use The proposed future land use amendment is consistent with the adjacent properties' land use being HCi in the City and GNC in the County. The proposed land use would result in a decrease in allowable density and FAR while increasing the commercial uses allowed. Zoning Map Amendment - The proposed zoning map amendment will change from Citrus County's PSO, Professional Services/Office to the City's CH, High Intensity Commercial district. The following  comparison table is provided:  CA24-0003/PZMA24-0003-Thomas Estate Holdings, LLC Land Use/Zoning Amendments    City Council Meeting of September 23, 2024  Page 3 of6  Zoning District: Allowed Use: Max Density: Max ISR*: Max FAR:  From County' Existing: PSO PSO, Professional Services/Office: Professional office development and multi-family up to 10 units per acre. 4.0 units per acre; upt to 10.0 with al PUD.  To City, Proposed: CH CH, High Intensity Commercial: Large-scale business, commercial, lighta assembly and institutional uses. None 65%V waterfront/ 75% non-waterfront 0.7  70% 1.0  *ISR- - Impervious! Surface Ratio (Note: Thes subject propertyi is non-waterfront.)  Sources: 'Citrus County! Land Development Code; and Crystal River Land Development Code (Ord. No. 05-0-08) The proposed CH Zoning District shall be used toi implement the proposed HC FLUM land use category. The proposed zoning district will increase the allowable impervious lot coverage and restrict the maximum floor area ratio. The CH district is compatible with the adjacent zoning  districts. INFRASTRUCTURE:  Transportation (Ingress/Egress) - The subject propertyi is located on N Citrus Avenue, a county maintained, a 2-lane major collector. Future driveway connections and auxiliary lanes (as may be warranted by the county) will require right-of-way utilization permits from Citrus County Government. Citrus Avenue is a designated evacuation route on the Citrus County Hurricane Water - The City currently has adequate water supply to serve future development. The subject Sewer- - The City currently has adequate sewer capacity to serve future development. The subject property is currently serviced by an on-site sewage disposal system (septic). Extension of utility lines constructed within the public roadway will require right-of-way utilization permits from Citrus Stormwater Management - Stormwater management requirements must be approved as established by the Southwest Florida Water Management District (SWFWMD) for any intended commercial project. All stormwater treatment systems shall meet the latest SWFWMD and State standards for water quality and peak discharge. This requires that the rate of post-development Other Items: The subject property is located ini the Coastal High Hazard Area (CHHA1). The proposed maximum allowed intensity is not being increased as compared to the existing County Environmental Factors- = The subject property is developed. According to the FEMA FIRM Map, elevation contours occur and vary from 5-1 to 6-foot above mean sea level (MSL). New Development will be required to meet FEMAI FIRM BFE as summarized in the introduction table above.  Evacuation Map.  property is currently serviced by Crystal River Utility for water.  County Government.  runoff conditions shall not exceed pre-development runoff conditions.  allowances.  CHHA is the area below the elevation of the category one storm surge line as established by a Sea, Lake, and Overland Surges from Hurricanes (SLOSH) computerized storm surge model [Section 163.3178 (2)(H), Florida Statutes).  PCAZ4003P2MA2403: - Thomas Estate! Holdings, LLC Land Use/Zoning Amendments    City Council Meeting of September 23, 2024  Page 4 of6  According to the USDA Soil Survey, the soil type found on the subject property is classified as (28) Red level fine sand (parent material: sandy marine deposits over limestone), having a drainage class defined as somewhat poorly drained, and having a depth to water table of about 18 to 42 inches. There is no evident presence of endangered, threatened, or species of special concern or any CONSISTENCY WITH THE COMPREHENSIVE PLAN: The request for FLUM amendment and rezoning isf found consistent with the Goals, Objectives, and Policies of the Crystal River Comprehensive Plan,  existence ofe environmentally sensitive lands (protected wetlands).  including the following: Future Land Use Element -  GOAL. 1: Ensure coordination and compatibility of existing and future land use patterns with topography, soil conditions, and the timing and availability of public facilities and: services. OBJECTIVE 1.1: City of Crystal River: shall discourage the proliferation of urban. spraw! through coordination of future land use with the availability of services as adopted levels of service and  with the topography and soil conditions of the area.  POLICIES:  A)All public facilities and: service must meet the level of service (LOS)standards adopted in this B) Building permits or development orders will not be issuedj for new development where public facilities and services are not available at the level of service standards established in this plan. C) Zoning designations and other land development regulations shall direct development to Staff Comment: The proposed amendments for the subject property are comparable to the surrounding County and City land use and zoning designations and are compatible with the existing land use patterns for the area. Adequate public facilities are currently available to service the subject SUMMARY OF PUBLIC COMMENTS: Public comments have not been received as of this writing of the FINDINGS: As conveyed in Subsections (A.) and (B.) of section 8.02.03 of the Crystal River Zoning Ordinance, the Planning Commission shall have the role and responsibility to hear, consider, and make recommendations to the City Council regarding amendment ofi its adopted Comprehensive Plan, and  plan concurrent with the impacts of development.  areas where public facilities are available.  area.  Staff Report.  amendments of the official zoning map (rezoning). The following findings of fact are presented:  1. The request is a Small-Scale Amendment of the Comprehensive Plan for a 0.39 acre +/- parcel to change the future land use map's designation from Citrus County's PSO, Professional 2. The request is to re-zone 0.39 acre +/- on the Official Zoning Map by changing the zoning on the from Citrus County's PSO, Professional Services/Office to the City's CH, High Intensity  Services/Office to the City's HC, Highway Commercial category.  Commercial district.  PCA2A003P/MAZ400: - Thomas Estate Holdings, LLC Land Use/Zoning Amendments    City Council Meeting of September 23, 2024  Page 5 of6  3. The amendment requests are made concurrent to the annexation of said lands which necessitates a comprehensive plan amendment as required by Chapter 163, Florida Statutes, and that the official zoning map must be amended to be consistent with the Comprehensive 4. Adequate City public facilities are currently available to service the subject area. 5. The amendments will result in a decrease of allowable density and FAR while increasing the STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Approval of the Small-Scale Comprehensive Plan Amendment and the  Plan.  commercial types of uses allowed.  amendment to the Official Zoning Map as presented herein. SUPPORTING DIAGRAMS LLUSTRATIONS & TABLES: Please see Staff's PowerPoint presentation.  PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: As conveyed in Subsections (A.) and (B.) of section 8.02.03 oft the Crystal River Zoning Ordinance, the Planning Commission shall recommend to the City Council that the application(s) be approved or denied. At its August 1, 2024, meeting, the Planning Commission voted 7- 1. PCA24-0003 Future Land Use Map Amendment = Recommended Approval (7-0 vote) 2. PZMA24-0003 Zoning Map Amendment - Recommended Approval (7-Ovote)  Otor recommend approval on each application request.  ATTACHMENTS: 2. Application  1. Staff PowerPoint Presentation  PCA24-0003/P/MA24-003-Thomas: Estate Holdings, LLC Land Use/Zoning Amendments    DeyrimentofPammtoge Community Devetopment 3orhantlgvayy Ttplonergs2pS4I0 CrystaRtvery 1L34432 Fxaimles9195.s mdeymetgevviaw  MTENNIV  CilydCryplal River  APPLICATION FOR  COMPREHENSIVE PLAN AMENDMENT TOBEPADATTIME OF APPLICATION  Fee: Small Scale - 5500forsDacorfewer Check One: Small Scale X #A Acres 0.39  Large Scale - $1,000for>.50ac AltKey: 1071291 Parcel #:  Large Scale  #A Acres  Name of Petitioner(s): CITY OF CRYSTAL RIVER- GROWTH MANAGEMENT DEPARTMENT  C/O. JENETTE COLLINS, AICP, GROWTHI MGT DIR Address of Petitioner(s): 123NWHWY 19  City. CRYSTAL RIVER Phone# Email Address:  State FL  Zip Code 34428  Faxi #  Cell #. 352-212-8226  Legal Description attached: Yes X No.  Surveyattached: Yes X No.  Street address of properly (if applicable): 3558 N CITRUS AVE, CRYSTAL RIVER  Existing Land Use:PSO, Professional Service Office Proposed Land Use: HC, Highway Commercial Reason for Request: Application is made simultaneous to a request for Voluntary Annexation by owner Thomas Estate Holdings, LLC, who owns contiguous property abutting on to the south 3689 N Citrus Ave, The following items are required (applications will not be processed if these items do not X Notarized signature of the current properly owner(s) and the Agent's signature, if Survey or aerial of property from Property Appraiser website, printed on paper that is no less than 11"x17". (Provide a complete legal description of area under consideration.) nla Paid application fee tobe processed by Cily as part of the voluntary annexation  thati is within the cily'sj jurisdiction. accompany the application): X Deed or Proof of Ownership  applicable.  1  April2023    Jenette Collins, AICP (check one)  being first duly sworn, affirm and say that la am the:  owner, or  X the legal representative authorized to speak on behalf of the subject matter, of the property  described int this application.  CuAb  City of Crystal River, 123 NW US Hwy 19 Crystal River, FL 34428 Cily, State, Zip Code  Signature 352-212-8226 Phone Number State of ELORIDA County of CITRuS  Address  The foregoing instrument was acknowledged before me this 1 day of Juiy  2024, by. JENETE ColLINs  who is personally known to me or has as identification and who did/did not take an  produced oath. Notary Commission No.: Commission Expires:  &  MAwepwxwwwy HEATHER LACEY MYCOMMESIONAINIPI; EXPIRES: Aphi21, 2025 woXXwXXXXXXXXw  2    CRYSTAL RIVER CITY COUNCIL Agenda Item Summary  "eeting Date: September 23, 2024  Agenda Item Number: 7.E.  Requested Motion: Consideration of Ordinance 24-0-12 (Application PZMA24-0003) for an amendment of the Official Zoning Map for Lot 489, ofal Plat of the Townsite of Crystal Park, owned by Thomas Estate Holdings, LLC, on Second Reading for public hearing on September: 23, 2024, at 5:30 p.m. This item is associated with the  previous item. Summary:  This application is brought forward by the city to amend the zoning district on a 0.39-acre improved lot located on the west side ofN Citrus Avenue just north of where iti intersects with N Turkey Oak Drive. The request is made subject to a voluntary The proposed zoning map amendment will change from Citrus County's PSO, Professional Services/Office to the City's At its August 1, 2024, public hearing, the Planning Commission recommended approval. Motion carried 7-0.  annexation petition filed by the property owner, CH, High Intensity Commercial district.  Statfkecommendation: mayor to execute the ordinance. ding Information: Project Cost: Funding Source: Amount. Available:  Conduct aj public hearing for Ordinance 24-0-121 for an amendment of the Official. Zoning Map, and if approved, authorize the  N/A  ATTACHMENTS: Description  Ordinance 24-0-12 Zoning final clean Application for Rezoning REVIEWERS: Department Administration  Reviewer Fink, Mia  Action Approved  Date 9/192024-903AM    ORDINANCE 24-0-12  AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF CRYSTALRIVER, FLORIDA, AMENDING THE OFFICIAL ZONING MAP OF THE CITY OF CRYSTAL RIVER, FLORIDA BY REZONING PROPERTY (0.39 ACRES MOL) LYING IN SECTION 16, TOWNSHIP 18 SOUTH, RANGE 17 EAST, SPECIRICALLY LOT 489, OF A PLAT OF THE TOWNSITE OF CRYSTAL PARK, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF, RECORDED IN PLAT BOOK 1, PAGE 2, PUBLIC RECORDS OF CITRUS COUNTY, FLORIDA, (ALTKEY: 1071291), SERVICES/OEFICE TO CITY'S CH, HIGH INTENSITY COMMERCIAL ZONING DISTRICT; PROVIDING FOR REPEAL CODIFICATION; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; AND  FROM  CITRUS  COUNTY'S  PSO,  PROFESSIONAL  OF CONFLICTING  ORDINANCES;  PROVIDING FOR  PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.  WHEREAS, on May 17, 2005, the City Council oft the City of Crystal River, Florida, adopted the WHEREAS, certain rezonings are necessary to maintain consistency with the Crystal River  Crystal River Zoning Ordinance No. 05-0-08, and subsequent amendments, and  Comprehensive Plan; and  WHEREAS, thej proposed rezoning was advertised as required by thel Florida Statutes, and the City of WHEREAS, the City of Crystal River Planning Commission on August 1,2024, voted 7-0 to recommend WHEREAS, the City Council oft the City of Crystal River, Florida, after publication ofar notice ofits consideration of this ordinance, held two readings oft this ordinance and public hearings as required by law; and WHEREAS, the City Council oft the City of Crystal River, Florida, has determined that the requested change ofzoning is consistent with the City of Crystal River Comprehensive Plan and Future Land Use Map,  Crystal River Land Development Code; and  tot the City Council that the request to amend the official zoning map be approved; and  and  WHEREAS, the City Council oft the City of Crystal River, Florida has further determined that approval oft the requested zoning change is in the best interests of the health, safety, and welfare of the citizens of Crystal  River, Florida.  NOW THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF  CRYSTAL RIVER, FLORIDA, AS FOLLOWS:  Page lof4  24-0-12(2MA24-000)    SECTION 1. PURPOSE.  The purpose ofthis Ordinance is to amend the official zoning map oft the City of Crystal River, Florida, by rezoning 0.39 acres (MOL) owned by Thomas Estate Holdings, LLC, by redesignating the zoning from Citrus County's PSO, Professional/Service Office to the City's CH, High Intensity Commercial district for the reasons set  forth in the above WHEREAS" clauses, which are incorporated herein, in haec verba.  SECTION 2. AUTHORITY  The City of Crystal River City Council is authorized to amend the Crystal River Code of Ordinances pursuant to Article III of the City Charter of the City of Crystal River and Part II, Code of Ordinances, Chapter 1, General Provisions ofthe Code of Ordinances of the City of Crystal River, and as  otherwise authorized by applicable Florida Statutes. SECTIONS.ZONING MAP. AMENDMENT  APPLICATION NO. PZMA24-0003 THOMAS ESTATE HOLDINGS.LLC  The official zoning map of the City of Crystal River is hereby amended to change the zoning designation from Citrus County's PSO, Professional Services/Office to the City's CH, High Intensity Commercial district on property legally described and as shown in EXHIBIT "A" attached hereto and incorporated herein by  reference.  SECTION 4. REPEAL OF CONFLICTING ORDINANCES  All Ordinances or parts ofOrdinances in conflict herewith are hereby repealed.  SECTION 5. CODIFICATION/INSTROCTIONS TO CODE CODIFEER/EXHIBITS  Itist thei intention ofthe City Council ofthe City of Crystal River, Florida, and it is hereby ordained that the provisions ofthis Ordinance shall become and be made a part oft the codified version ofthe City of Crystal River, Florida, Official Zoning Map. The actual text oft the Sections to this Ordinance need not be codified. The Code codifier oft the City of Crystal River, Florida, is given broad and liberal authority to appropriately codify the Exhibits into the provisions oft the City of Crystal River Official Zoning Map in a format that can be readily published and distributed in a useable and manageable format, The City Manager, in conjunction with the City Clerk and the City Attorney, are. hereby granted the authority to take any and all necessary and appropriate actions to accomplish the provisions oft this Section. The Exhibits to this Ordinance are hereby incorporated herein by the references thereto as iffully set forth  herein verbatim.  SECTIONT 6.SEVERABILITY  The sections, paragraphs, sentences, clauses, and phrases of this Ordinance are severable,and ifany phrase, clause, sentence, paragraph, or section of this Ordinance shall be declared unconstitutional by the  2 of4 Page  24-0-12 (PZMA24-0003)    valid judgment or decree ofa court of competent jurisdiction, such unconstiftutionality shall not affect any of  the remaining phrases, clauses, sentences, paragraphs, and sections oft this Ordinance.  SECTION? 7. EFFECTIVE DATE  This Ordinance shall become effective immediately upon adoption by the Crystal RiverCity THIS ORDINANCE was introduced and placed on first reading on the gth day of September 2024.  Council.  THIS ORDINANCE was introduced and placed on a second: reading on the 2024, and upon motion duly made and seconded was passed on second reading.  day of  ATTEST:  CITY OF CRYSTAL RIVER  MIA FINK, CITY CLERK  JOE MEEK, MAYOR  APPROVED AS' TO FORM ANDLEGALITY:  VOTE OF COUNCIL: Meek Frink Holmes Brown Hastings  ROBERT W. BATSEL, JR., ESQUIRE CITY ATTORNEY  Page 3of4  240-12(P/MA24-000)    EXHIBIT "A"  LAND DESCRIPTION FOR AMENDMENTTO THE CRYSTAL RIVER: ZONING MAP  For real property lying in Section 16, Township 18 S, Range 17E; Citrus County, Florida, specifically, Lot 489, of a Plat of the Townsite of Crystal Park, according to the plat thereof, recorded in Plat Book 1, Page 2, Public Records of Citrus County, Florida. (Altkey: 1071291)  PROPERTY CONTAINS 0.39 ACRES, MORE OR LESS  LOCATOR MAP pTU 514)  Crystal River Zoning Map Amendment -Subject Property from County PSO1 to City CH  065 508 p5 CEL DS B0) 485); 790 4820 9) (482)  509 512 Citrus CountyJuris! tion 513) (484) (483)  CG  4900 491 Subject Property 4860 S5) *  NTurkeyOakDr  12300  R-3 QEO 45601  4)  D320 4590 4580 53) 456) (457)F   d 4600  CH  28) 433) 432 4590 438  Parl PIMed  2AAAA  End of Exhibit' "A"  Page 4 of4  24-0-12 (PZMA24-0003)    Departuent of Planuing & Commuity Development 123 Northwest Highwny 19 Ciystall River, FL34432 Teleplones52794aI4 Fcmne.699,95.334 rdacipsaitan  REZONING APPLICATION  Applicant Information:  Name: City of Crysal River, Growth Management Department (clo Jenette Collins, AICP)  Address: 123 NW Hwy 19, Crystal River, FL 34428 Email Address: colnecystanveriong Property Description: Parcel Account #: 17E18S210010 4980  Phone #:  Fax #:  Cell #:352-212-8336  Alt. Key # 1071291  Street Address (or street & avenue location): 3558 N Citrus Ave, Crystal River  Legal Description: survey on file  (or attachment) Property Acreage: 0.39  Sq. ft.: 16,988.4sqft  Present F.L.U.M. Designation: Citrus County PSO, Professional Service/Office Present Zoning Designation: Citrus County PSO, Professional Servicel Office Requested Zoning Designation: CH, High Intensity Commercial Reason for the Request: Application is made simultaneous to a request for Voluntary Annexation by owner Thomas Estate Holdings, LLC, who owns contiguous property abutting to the south 3689 N Citrus Ave, that is within the city's jurisdiction and is zoned CH. Explain Consistency with the Future Land Use Plan: To be consistent with request for Future Land Use Map (FLUM) amendment being processed jointly, and proposing HC  category on the the FLUM.  Additional Contact Information (other than Owner or Agent)  Name: see above Address: Phone #:_ Email Address:  Fax #:  Cell #:  Fee: $500-To be paid at time of application nla processed by City  Pagelof3  Rezoning Application: 2023    Attachments:  1. Survey & Legal Description 2. Deed, or other proof of ownership 3. Map (see Checklist)  The City of Crystal River may, within reason, request additional information, if the information provided by the applicant is insufficient to analyze the proposed change in zoning. Information submitted by the applicant at either the Planning Commission or City Council public hearing(s), which is beyond the scope of that submitted to the City in the original application, shall be grounds for a continuation of the public hearing until such time that the Planning Commission  and Staff can review and analyze such information.  Check X X  Requirements (Sec. 10.01.06)  A. The application shall include a map of the area that can be found on the Citrus County Property Appraiser website www.citruspa.org) 1. The current zoning district designations for the subject property and all X 2. The land use categories from the Future Land Use Map that can be found B. A statement shall be provided including the following information:  adjacent properties. www.crystalverl.org aty www.crstalriverl.org  The zoning map can be found at  X X  1. Aj justification for the proposed zoning. X 2. Deed, or other proof of ownership  Page 2of3  Rezoning Application: 2023    CRYSTAL RIVER CITY COUNCIL Agenda Item Summary  "eeting Date: September 23, 2024 Requested Motion: City Projects Update  Agenda Item Number: 10.A.  REVIEWERS: Department Administration  Reviewer Fink, Mia  Action Approved  Date 9/192024-922AM    CRYSTAL RIVER CITYCOUNCIL Agenda Item Summary  "ceting Date: September 23, 2024  Agenda Item Number: 11.A.  Requested Motion: Motion to approve the Crystal River City Council meeting schedule for calendaryear2 2025  Summary:  The City Charter establishes that City Council shall hold regular meetings at such times as it may determine but no less than one: regular meeting per month. Council has established the 2nd and 4th Mondays of each month as the days when Council meetings are conducted, excluding the months of. June, July, November, and December. Attached, is aj proposed 2025 Also attached, please find CRA and Planning Commission meeting schedules, along with the holiday schedule and alternate In accordance with the City's "Personnel Policy Manual", when al holiday falls on a Sunday, thel holiday shall be observed the  schedule oft the City Council meetings. holiday schedule for the 2025 calendar year.  following Monday. Staff Recommendation: ATTACHMENTS: scription vuuncil meeting dates 2025 CRA meeting dates 2025 Planning Commission meeting dates 2025 Holiday Schedule 2025 REVIEWERS: Department Administration  Staff recommends approval oft the Crystal River meeting schedule for 2025.  Reviewer Fink, Mia  Action Approved  Date 9/192023-946AM    2025  CEIV  City of Crystal River City Council Meeting Dates  Month  Day Monday Monday Monday Monday Monday Monday Monday Monday Monday Tuesday* Monday Monday Monday Monday Monday Monday Monday Monday Monday Monday  Date 13 27 10 24 10 24 14 28 12 27 9 14 11 25 8 22 13 27 10 8  January  February  March  April May June July August  September  October November December  *Monday May 26th is Memorial Day    City of Crystal River 2025 Meeting Dates  CrystalRiver REDEVELOPMENT  Community Redevelopment Agency  Month January February March April May June July August September October November December  Day Monday Monday Monday Monday Monday Monday Monday Monday Monday Monday Monday Monday  Date 13 10 10 14 12 9 14 11 8 13 10 8  MEETINGS WILL BEGIN. AT 5:00 P.M.    City of Crystal River  IHEVINR  Planning Commission Meeting Dates  2025 Schedule Day Thursday Thursday Thursday Thursday Thursday Thursday Thursday Thursday Thursday Thursday Thursday Thursday  Month January February March April May June July August September October November December  Date 2 6 6 3 1 5 3 7 4 2 6 4    2025- Holiday Schedule    Month January  Day Monday Monday Friday Monday Thursday Monday Tuesday Thursday Friday Wednesday Thursday Friday  Date 1 20 18 26 4  Holiday New Year's Day Martin Luther King Jr. Day Good Friday Memorial Day Independence Day Labor Day Veterans' Day Thanksgiving Day Day After Thanksgiving Christmas Eve Christmas Day Day after Christmas Day  April May July September November  11 27 28 24 25 26  December  Personnel. Policy. Manual Section D.  Article. Eleven Attendance and. Leave  Holidays  #3 All regular and probationary employees are entitled to holiday pay. When a holiday falls on a Saturday, the holiday shall be observed on the preceding When a holiday falls on a Sunday, the holiday shall be observed on the following Monday by employees who work a regular workweek. For employees who work other than a regular workweek, the holiday shall be  Friday by employees who work a regular workweek.  observed on its traditional day.    CRYSTAL RIVER CITY COUNCIL Agenda Item Summary  *Kgeting Date: September 23, 2024  Agenda Item Number: 11.B.  Requested Motion: Motion to approve "Employment Agreement for the City Manager of the City of Crystal River;  Florida"  Summary:  To consider and approve the employment contract for the City Manager with the selected candidate.  StaffRecommendation:  To approve the employment contract for the City Manager. The City Council has finalized negotiations with the selected candidate for the City Manager position. The contract specifies the terms and conditions of employment, including salary, benefits, and other key provisions. Council approval is required to proceed with the candidate's official appointment.  ATTACHMENTS: Description Draft Employment Agreement REVIEWERS: Department Administration  Reviewer Fink, Mia  Action Approved  Date 9/192024-,07AM    EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT FOR  THECITYMANAGER OFTHE CITYOF CRYSTALRIVER. FLORIDA  This Employment Agreement made and entered into this  day of  2024  (the "Effeclive Dale" or "Dale of Hire"), by and between the City of Crystal River, a Florida municipal corporation (hereinafter "City,") and Audra K. Curts-Whann (hereinafter "Manager"), both understanding and agreeing to abide at all times by all terms and conditions as set forth herein:  WITNESSETH  WHEREAS, pursuant to Section 5.01 of the Charter, there shall be a city manager who shall be the chiefadministrative officer oft the city, and she shall bei responsible to the council fort the administration  ofall city affairs placed in his/her charge by the Council, or under the Charter;  WHEREAS, the City Council conducted an external search for a City Manager;  WHEREAS, the City Council, after deliberation, voted on September 4, 2024, to appoint Audra K. Curts-Whann to the position of City Manager, subject to successful completion of a comprehensive  background check and approval oft this Employment Agreement;  WHEREAS, it is the desire of the City to secure and retain the professional services of Manager WHEREAS, the parties have negotiated this Employment. Agreement which outlines the terms and conditions of Manager's employment, including salary, benefits, and termination of such employment,  as City Manager;  consistent with the City's Charter; and terms and conditions set forth herein.  WHEREAS, Manager desires to accept employment with the City as its City Manager under the NOW,THEREFORE, for thei reasons set forth above and in consideration oft the mutual promises, covenants and agreements of the parties hereto, together with other good and valuable consideration, the  receipt and sufficiency of which is hereby acknowledged, the parties agree as follows:  1. set forth herein. 2.  Recitals. The above recitals are agreed by the parties to be true and correct and incorporated as if Condition Precedent. Thel Manager's appointment as City Manager is contingent upon successful completion of the City's comprehensive background screening requirements. In the event Manager does not successfully complete the City's comprehensive background screening requirements in a manner satisfactory to the City, then the City shall have no obligation to employ Manager under this Agreement,  and as such, this Agreement will be null and void.  3.  Employment Term. This. Agreement shall be effective September 23, 2024 (the "Date ofHire"), and shall have an initial term of three (3) years ending on September 23, 2027, (the "Expiration Date"), unless this Agreement is otherwise renewed or earlier terminated as hereinafter provided.  4.  Extension or Renewal. On the Expiration Date, this Agreement shall automatically renew for additional three-year term(s) unless: (a) terminated in accordance with the terms ofthis Agreement; or (b) either party provides written notice of nonrenewal to the other party at least sixty (60) days prior to the Expiration Date of the then-current term. Any such termination or nonrenewal shall require City Council  approval.    5.  Position of Emplovment, Reporting and Job) Duties.  5.1. Position of Employment and Reporting. During the' Term, Manager shall serve as the City Manager and shall report directly to the City Council of the City ofCrystal River. 5.2. Duties and Responsibilities. The City hereby appoints and employs Manager as City Manager oft the City of Crystal River, under the terms established herein, to perform the functions and duties specified in the Charter and Ordinances of the City of Crystal River, and such other legally permissible and proper duties and functions as the City Council may assign.  5.2.1. The Manager agrees to perform all duties and responsibilities faithfully, industriously, and to the best ofhis/her ability in aj professional and competent manner. 5.2.2. City Code, Rules and Regulation. All provisions of City Code, rules and regulations that apply to all other employees as they now exist or may be amended, shall apply to the Manager in addition to those items outlined in this Agreement. 5.3. Exclusive Employment; Hours and. Schedule. Manager agrees toi remain in the exclusive employment of the City until said Expiration Date, unless this Agreement is earlier terminated as  hereinafter provided.  5.3.1. Best Efforts. The Manager shall remain in the exclusive employ of the City and shall devote such time, attention, knowledge, and skills necessary to diligently perform his/her duties under this Agreement. Except as provided herein or during periods ofillness, vacation or absences ofa a day or more as authorized by the City Council, or its designee, Manager will devote his/her best efforts to the performance of his/her duties and responsibilities under this Agreement. Nothing herein will limit Manager's right to make passive investments; toj participate in charitable service and organizations; to participate in community activities, trade and professional organizations; or to undertake other engagements or activities which do not interfere with the performance of his/her duties hereunder, it being mutually agreed that his/her participation in charitable service, other community activities and trade and professional organizations is to the benefit oft the City. 5.3.2. Outside. Employment. Manager shall not otherwise be employed on a full or part- time basis without the written permission of the City Council. Manager shall not accept outside employment while performing duties under this Agreement, unless such outside employment is approved by a majority vote oft the City Council. A1 request for approval of other or outside employment shall pertain only to temporary, occasional or part-time activities of Manager that would not adversely affect thej performance ofManager's duties under the terms of this Agreement. No request for full-time other or outside employment 5.3.3. Hours of Work. The Manager understands that the duties of the City Manager require the Manager to work more than forty (40) hours per week in the performance of his/her duties hereunder. Manager shall be "on-call" 24 hours a day and agrees to make himselfavailable as needed, Iti is recognized that Manager's duties as Cityl Managerr require a great deal of time outside of normal office hours. It is also recognized that Manager is required to devote an unspecified amount oft time and energy to carry out those duties with  will be considered.    the highest amount of protessionalism, possible and that because oft the' "24-hour"nature of his/her responsibilities, interference with his/her private life is to be expected. 5.3.4. Board Appointments or Professional Organization Service. In the event the Manager shall serve on any appointed boards or elected boards of any professional organization, or serve on any committees related to his/her professional activities, in the event any monies are paid, or gifts received, by the Manager related to such service, such money or property shall be paid over to or deliver to the City, unless otherwise provided 5.4. Conflicts of Interest. Manager will disclose to the City any real or potential conflicts of interests and otherwise complyv with thel International City Manager's Association's Code of Ethics and all laws oft the State of Florida. The Manager may not engage in business opportunities that conflict with the interests oft the City or his/her fiduciary duty as the City Manager. 5.5. Travel. Manager understands and agrees that Manager may be required to travel in performing Manager's duties. Approval of travel and payment of travel expenses shall be in  by the City Council.  accordance with standard City policies and procedures regarding travel.  6.  Compensation and Benefits.  6.1. Base, Salary. City agrees toj pay. Manager for services rendered pursuant to this. Agreement ag gross salary of$120,000 annually ("Base Salary"), subject to all applicable taxes and deductions, payable on a biweekly basis at the same time and in the same manner as applicable to other 6.2. Salary creases.A4nsimells, Other than as stated above, nothing herein shall require the City to increase thel Manager's! base salary. The decision as to whether or not Manager shall receive ai merit increase to the base salary, and the amount thereof, shall be solely at the discretion of the City Council on the Manager's anniversary date. In the event the City Council approves a market adjustment or a cost-of-living adjustment affecting salaries of all other employees, which may be effective October Istofeach fiscal year, then such adjustment shall also be appliedt to the Manager's 6.3. Fringe Benefits. Except as herein provided, all provisions oft the City Code and Personnel Policies and Procedures relating to working conditions, holiday pay, jury duty, witness leave, funeral leave, and other benefits that presently exist or may be hereafter provided for other managerial employees of the City shall also apply to Manager, in addition to the benefits  employees oft the City.  base salary.  enumerated herein.  6.3.1. City shall provide full major medical insurance for Manager in the same manner that City provides said insurance for other non-collective bargaining City employees. 6.3.2. City shall provide Manager with insurance protection, including comprehensive, general liability, errors and omissions coverage and public official liability applicable to all acts ofl Manager arising out ofhis/her employment, which shall bes similar to what other 6.3.3. Manager shall be entitled to four (4) weeks of paid annual leave per year and shall accumulate sick leave in the same manner that City provides paid sick leave for other  governmental jurisdictions provide for this type ofcoverage.    employees. The Citys shall pay fora al longt term disability policy for Manager during the term  ofthis Agreement.  6.4. Retirement/Deferred Compensation. The City will make contributions into the City's established retirement plan per the applicable plan documents, policies and procedures. The City further agrees to transfer ownership in any deferred compensation plan to succeeding employers, ifapplicable, or to Manager upon Manager's termination, resignation, or the expiration of this 6.5. Residency. Manager shall be required to maintain residency within Citrus County with the 6.6. Deductions. The City will withhold the Manager's portion of Federal Social Security, Medicare tax and Federal income taxes, and deposit such amounts along with employer's portion ofsocial security taxes, as required by Federal regulations. The City will withhold other deductions from Manager'spaycheck as otherwise required, or as requested by the Manager for any employer- 6.7. Vehicle. The City shall reimburse the Manager for automobile travel pursuant to the policies oft the City, and the Manager shall procure, maintain and insure aj personal vehicle for use in performing his/her duties under this Agreement. Proof of insurance shall be provided upon  Agreement.  ability to respond to critical incidents.  sponsored benefit plan enrollments or elections.  request by the City.  7.  Other Terms and Conditions of Employment.  7.1. Performance Review. The City Council shall review the Manager's performance on a periodic basis and shall focus on (but shall not bel limited to) the duties and responsibilities set forth 7.2. Professional. Development. Subject to budgeted funds and state. law, the City shall pay the travel, registration fees, and reasonable subsistence expenses of Manager for professional conferences, training programs, and meetings necessary for the continued professional development of Manager, and for the Manager to adequately pursue necessary official and other functions for or on behalf of the City, including, but not limited to, the annual conference of the International City Management Association and of the Florida City and County Managers Association. Further, City shall pay any costs associated with Manager's licensure as a Certified 7.3. General Expenses. The City recognizes that certain expenses of a non-personal and generallyjob-related nature shall bei incurred byl Manager and hereby agrees to reimburse Manager for such expenses provided that claims, supported by receipts (when available) are submitted to the City by Manager and are reimbursable pursuant to Florida law and the City travel policy. 7.4. Community Involvement. The City recognizes the desirability of representation in and before civic, service, and other organizations or associations, and Manager may become a member ofsuch organizations as Manager deems appropriate, provided! Manager pays any expenses related  int the City's Charter.  Public Accountant and continuing professional education requirements.  thereto, or as otherwise approved by City Council.    7.5. Bonding. The City will provide and pay the cost of any fidelity or other bonds required of 7.6. Commmications. The City will, during the term oft this Agreement, provide Manager with the use of cellular phone and service (and, if applicable, portable radio transceiver including all channels utilized by the City), in accordance with City policy. Any costs associated with personal calls will be reimbursed to the City by the Manager. Also, during the term oft this Agreement, the City will provide reasonable technology resources including laptop computerperpherals, wireless  thel Manager under any law or ordinance.  service, and remote access to. Manager's in-office technology resources.  8.  Termination,  8.1. Expiration. This contract expires as of the Expiration Date, unless otherwise extended or 8.2. By City For No Cause. Manager will serve at the pleasure oft the City and nothing in this Agreement will prevent, limit, or otherwise interfere with the right of City to terminate this Agreement and thes servicesofManager at any time, without cause or for convenience, subject only to thej provisions of this Agreement. IfN Manager is terminated by the City without just cause, and Manageri is willing and able to perform the duties of City Manager, City agrees to pay to Manager  renewed in writing by the parties.  on the effective date of termination as sum equal to:  8.2.1. ten (10) weeks of Base Salary ifs such termination occurs on or before March 23, 2025, together with any accumulated and unused leave pursuant to the terms City Personnel Policy in place as of the effective date of termination; or 8.2.2. twenty (20) weeks of Base Salary ifsuch termination occurs on or after March 24, 2025, together with any accumulated and unused leave pursuant to the terms City Personnel Policy in place as oft the effective date of termination.  8.3. By City For Cause. In the event Manager is terminated for Cause, the City will pay Manager his/her salary at Manager's existing pay rate together with accrued but unused vacation and sick time or other benefits through the effective date of termination, pursuant to the terms of  the City Personnel Policy: in place as oft the effective date of termination.  8.3.1. Cause shall be defined as:  8.3.1.1. Manager's dishonesty towards, fraud upon, or deliberate injury or 8.3.1.2. Manager's gross negligence or intentional misconduct with respect to the  attempted injury to, the City or its officials;  performance of Manager's duties under this Agreement; 8.3.1.3. Manager's arrest for ai felony offense;  8.3.1.4. Manager's commission of a violation of the Code of Ethics for Public  Officers and Employees (Chapter 112, Florida Statutes); 8.3.1.5. Manager's commission of any act off fraud or theft;    8.3.1.6. Manager's failure to follow the assigned duties or the reasonable directions of the City Council after written notice ofs such failure and a reasonable opportunity to remedy such failure has been provided tol Manager; 8.3.1.7.1 Manager's material breach oft this Agreement; or 8.3.1.8.. Any conduct that would be cause for termination pursuant to the City Personnel Policy in effective during the Term oft this Agreement.  8.4. By Manager Effective Teminanon/molntay Resignation. In the event the City, at any time during the Term, without prior agreement of the parties, reduces the salary or other financial benefits of Manager, then Manager may, at his/her option, be deemed tol be "terminated" 8.5. By Manager- Voluntary Resignation. Nothing in this Agreement will prevent, limit, or otherwise interfere with the right of Manager to resign at any time from the position of City Manager. In the event Manager voluntarily resigns as City Manager prior to the Expiration Date, Manager agrees to give City a minimum of sixty (60) days' written notice in advance, or such shorter period as the City shall approve. In the event Manager resigns, as provided for by this section, Manager's salary and benefits will continue until the effective date of Manager's resignation and Manager will receive payment for any earned but unused vaçation and sick time or 8.6. Ini the Event of Manager Disability. IfManager is permanently disabled or is otherwise unable to perform the duties and responsibilities of the City Manager position due to health, accident, injury or mental incapacity for a period in excess of twenty (20) days, the City Council may require Manager to submit reports from competent medical authorities regarding Manager's physical and mental condition. After reviewing such reports and any additional information provided by the Manager, City may terminate the Manager ift the City Council determines that the Manager is not physically or mentally able to perform the duties and responsibilities of City Manager. If terminated under this section, the Manager will receive payment of salary until the effective date oftermination under this section 8.6 and any earned but unused vacation or sick time 8.7. In the EventofDeath of Manager. Should Manager die during thet term ofthis Agreement, all amounts due Manager as oft the date of death, including accrued salary, and accrued but unused vaçation time, and other benefits, shall be paid to. Manager's designated beneficiary, according to written instruction on file with thel Human Resources Division or personnel file.  at the date ofs such action and the provision of paragraph 8.2. shall take effect.  other benefits, pursuant to City Personnel Policy.  oro other benefits, pursuant to the existing City Personnel Policy.  8.8. Severance Pay/ / Payment at Separation.  8.8.1. Timing of Payment. If Manager is terminated (with or without cause) or resigns, the City will pay all amounts. due Manager in the ordinary course of payroll. In the event of death, the City will pay all amounts otherwise due Manager to Manager's beneficiary 8.8.2. Limitations. In accordance with Section 215.425, Florida Statutes, if Manager is terminated for cause, including misconduct, no severance pay shall be paid, and all other  within thirty (30) calendar days.  limitations set forth in the statute shall apply.    9.  Indemnification.  9.1. The City agrees, pursuant to Section 111.07, Florida Statutes, to defend, save harmless, and indemnify the Manager against any action for any injury or damage suffered as a result ofany act, event, or omission of action ofl Manager within the scope ofhis/her duties or functions, unless he/she acted in bad faith or with malicious purposes or in a manner exhibiting wanton and willful disregard ofhuman rights, health, safety and welfare of the citizenry, or property oft the City. 9.2. The City shall not bel liable for the acts or omission oft the) Manager committed while acting outside the course and scope of his/her agreed duties or committed in bad faith or with malicious purposes ori ina a manner exhibiting wanton and willful disregard ofhuman rights, health, safety and welfare ofthe citizenry, or property ofthe City. In suchi instance, Manager shall reimburse the City fora any legal fees and expenses the City has incurred or otherwise paid, for or on his/her behalf, in 9.3. Said indemnification shall extend beyond the termination of employment and the Expiration Date ofthis. Agreement toj provide protection for any such acts undertaken or committed in his/her capaçity as City Manager, regardless of whether notice of claim or filing of a lawsuit 10. Notices. Any notices under or pursuant to this Agreement shall be deemed duly received and effective if delivered in hand to any officer or agent of the party noticed, or if mailed by registered or  connection with the conduct.  occurs during or following employment with the City.  certified mail, return receipt requested, addressed to the recipients at:  City:  Mayor City ofCrystal River 123 NW Highway 19 Crystal River, FL: 34428 Audra K. Curts-Whann 5262 W. Grover Cleveland Boulevard Homosassa, Florida 34446  Manager:  Alternatively, notice required pursuant to this Agreement may be personally served in the same manner as is applicable to civil judicial practice. Notice will be deemed given the date of personal service or four (4) calendar days after the date of transmission by US Postal Service by certified mail. Notification of changes in the address for notices will be: made to the other party by the same  procedure as set forth: in this Section.  11. General Provisions.  11.1. Amendment and Modification. This Agreement may not be amended or modified except  by written agreement duly executed by the parties hereto. 11.2. Assignment. This Agreement shall not be assignable.  11.3. Dispute. Resolution and Enforcement. All disputes arising out ofori in connection with the Agreement shall be attempted to be settled through good-faith negotiation between the parties, followed if necessary within thirty (30) calendar days by professionaly-asisted mediation by a Florida Supreme Court Certified Circuit Civil Mediator. Any mediator sO designated must be acceptable to each party. The mediation will be conducted as specified by the mediator and agreed    upon by the parties. The parties agree to discuss their differences in good faith and to attempt, with the assistance of the mediator, to reach an amicable resolution of the dispute. The mediation will bet treated as a settlement discussion andt therefore will be confidential. The mediator may noti testify for either party in any later proceeding relating to the dispute. No recording or transcript shall be made of the mediation proceedings. Each party will bear its own costs in the mediation. The fees and expenses of the mediator will be shared equally by the parties. Failing resolution through negotiation or mediation, either party may file an action in a court of competent jurisdiction 11.4. Expenses, Attorney's. Fees and Costs. Int the event an action is commenced to enforce this Agreement, except for pre-suit mediation pursuant to Section 11.3, each party shall be responsible for its own costs of said action including reasonable attorney's fees in all proceedmgs, trials, investigations, appearances, appeals and in any bankruptcy proceeding or administrative 11.5. Choice of Law of Agreement; Forum; Venue. The parties agree that this Agreement is consummated and entered into in Citrus County, Florida. This Agreement shall be governed by and construed under and in accordance with the laws of the State of Florida. All questions, issues or disputes arising out of or under this Agreement and any action or proceeding seeking to enforce any provision of, or based on any right arising out of, this Agreement may be brought against any ofthej parties, only in the state circuit court in and for Citrus County, Florida and each oft thej parties irrevocably consents to the jurisdiction of such court (and of the appropriate appellate courts) in any such action or proceeding and waives any objection to venue laid therein. Process in any action or proceeding referred to in this paragraph may be served on any party anywhere in the world. 11.6. Waiver ofJury Trial. The parties hereto shall, and they hereby do, waive trial by jury in action, proceeding or counterclaim brought by either party against the other with respect to any matters whatsoever arising out of or in any way connected with this Agreement. The parties acknowledge that this provision is a material inducement to their respective execution of this 11.7. Entire Agreement; Conflict and Merger. This Agreement and any attachments duly executed by the City and the Manager contain the entire and only understandings and agreements between the City and the Manager relating to the subject matter hereof. Any representations, provisions, understandings, or conditions not contained herein will be ofno effect and will not be binding on City or Manager. To the extent this Agreement and the City Personnel Policy in place at the time of final execution of this Agreement are in direct conflict, if any, the terms of this 11.8. Waiver. Failure to insist upon strict compliance with any of the terms, covenants or conditions hereof shall not be deemed a waiver of such term, covenant or condition, nor shall any waiver or relinquishment of, or failure to insist upon strict compliance with, any right or power hereunder at any one or more times be deemed a waiver or relinquishment ofs such right or power at any other time or times. The waiver by any party hereto of a breach of any provision of this Agreement shall not operate or be construed as a waiver of any subsequent breach by any party. 11.9. Severability. In case any one or more of the provisions contained in this Agreement shall, for any reason, be held to be invalid, illegal, or unenforceable in any respect, such invalidity, illegality, or unenforceability shall not affect any other provisions of this Agreement, and this Agreement shall be constructed as if such invalid, illegal, or unenforceable provisions had never  pursuant to the Law of Agreement provisions contained in this Agreement.  proceeding.  Agreement.  Agreement shall govern and prevail.  been contained herein.    11.10. Binding. This Agreement shall inure to the benefit of and be binding upon the parties, their 11.11. Jointly Drafted. The parties acknowledge that each has shared equally in the drafting and preparation ofthis Agreement and, accordingly, no court construing this Agreement shall construe itmore strictly against one party than the other, and every covenant, term and provision of this 11.12. Cooperation. The parties agree to sign all such documents and do all such things as may be necessary or desirable to completely and effectively carry out the terms and conditions of this  successors, heirs, and personal representatives.  Agreement shall be construed simply according to its fair meaning.  Agreement.  11.13. Time ofthe Essence. Time shall be oft the essence oft this Agreement.  11.14. Counterparts. This Agreement may be executed in duplicate or counterparts, each ofwhich shall be deemed an original an all ofwhich together shall be deemed one and the same: instrument. Not term, condition, or covenant ofthis Agreement shall bel binding on either party until both parties 11.15. Headings and Gender Usage. In this Agreement, wherefore the singular and masculine are used, they shall be construed as ift the plural or the feminine or the neuter had been used, where the context or the party or parties sO requires, and the rest ofthe sentence shall be construed as if the grammatical and the terminological changes thereby rendered necessary had been made. Paragraph headings are provided as an organizational convenience and are not meant to be  have signedi it.  construed as material or limiting provisions of this Agreement.  INTENTIONALLY LEFT BLANK - SIGNATURES ON FOLLOWING PAGE]    IN WITNESS HEREOF, the City of Crystal River, by City Council approval at the Special Meeting held on September 23, 2024, has caused this Agreement to be signed and executed on its behalfof the City by the Mayor, duly attested by the Acting City Clerk, and the Manager has signed this Agreement,  both in duplicate. MANAGER Audra K. Curts-Whann  CITY Corporation  City of Crystal River, a Florida municipal  Audra K. Curts-Whann  Joe Meek, Mayor  Attest:  Mia Fink, CMC, City Clerk Approved for form and legality:  Robert W. Batsel, Jr., City Attorney  P:RWBICity of Crystal RiveriCity ManageriCity Manager Employment Agreement Curts RWB 9-20-2024 (Final).docx