Town ofCentury 7995 N. Century Blvd. Century, Florida 32535  www.lownoiCenturyPlorida.com  (850)256-3208  Council Meeting Agenda 7995 N Century Blvd. July 02, 2024 7:00 p.m.  Confirm Advertisement ofE Bill List Review/Council Meeting  1. Open Meeting with Prayer 2. Pledge of Allegiance 3. Roll Call 4. Public Forum 5. Ministerial Acts  a.  Approval of Bill List  July 02, 2024 Bill List Ordinance 24-01 Read Ordinance by Title  6. Howard Brown  Open, Hold and then Close Public Hearing Motion to Pass First Reading of Ordinance oft the Town of Century, Florida, proposing an amendment to the Town of Century Charter providing for the town purchasing to be governed by council approved purchasing policies  7. Howard Brown  Ordinance 24-02  Read Ordinance by Title  Open, Hold and then Close Public Hearing Motion to Pass First Reading of Ordinance of the Town of Century, Florida, proposing an amendment to the Town of Century charter; proposing a charter amendment concerning  the Mayor's employment authority. Read Ordinance by Title  8. Howard Brown  Ordinance 24-03  Open, Hold and then Close Public Hearing Motion to Pass First Reading ofOrdinance of the Town of Century, Florida, proposing an amendment to the Town  S In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and Section 286.26, Florida Statutes, persons with disabilities needing special accommodation to participate int this proceeding should contactt the Town Clerk no later than noon the SIfHEARING impaired, please contact TDD (DDTelecommuncations Device for the Deaf) at 1-800-955-8771. SIfVOICE impaired, please contact the Florida Relay Service at 1-800-955-8770, for assistance. 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Council Comments 15. Public Forum 16. Adjourn  Superintendent Services.    :        Town of Century July02,2024 BillList  Account Number 401-32-5-27001  Account Name Gas Fund Natural Gas Purchases Total General Fund Drainage Street Field Supplies Street Consulting Services Equipment Maintenance Large Building Maintenance Shop Building Maintenance Ag Bldg. EngineeringSurveying Field Supplies Park Equipment Maintenance Small Total Water Fund Equipment Maintenance Generator Maintenance EngineeringSurveying Grant Expenses Field Supplies Water Total Grand Total  Amount $3,353.15 $3,353.15 $194.39 $49.98 $544.00 $86.63 $288.99 $11.54 $624.00 $318.67 $118.73 $2,236.93 $1,118.61 $150.00 $3,225.00 $29,482.45 $199.95 $34,176.01 $39,766.09  100-41-5-29000 100-41-4-68001 100-12-8-10002 100-41-4-67004 100-41-4-60003 100-12-4-60001 100-12-8-10003 100-72-5-27002 100-41-4-67003  402-36-4-67000 402-36-4-68000 402-36-8-10003 Grant Expenses 402-36-4-68001  3    Town of Century July 02, 2024 BillList  Payee  Amount $310.29 $3,353.15 $544.00 $150.00 $1,439.86 $33,331.44 $399.90 $237.45  Bondurant Lumber & Hardware BP Energy Company Emerald Coast Reginal Council Integrated Power Services JHB Auto Parts Municipal Engineering Services Philip May Co Thomas Radiator & Welding  Grand Total  $39,766.09  4    MUNICIPAL ENGINEERING SERVICES.Inc.  Excellence in Engineering Service  INVOICE  Date: Invoice No.  10-Jun-2024 240101  Ms. Kristinal Wood Deputyl Town Clerk Town of Century POI Box7 790 Century, FL 32535 Project:  150004-003 Miscellaneous Engineering Services  Professional Services: Task Order No. MES-1  May1, 2024 through June 4, 2024  Description: Assist Town and Town's attorney with issues related toi the Warning Letter associated with  the Tedder Road Booster Pump Station.  Hours 1.00  Hourly Rate $150.00 $150.00 $78.00 $85.00  Amount Earned $0.00 $0.00  Sr. Professional Engineer Design Engineer Engineering Technician  Total This Work Task $150.00  Direct Expenses  Mileage Rate= $0.625 per mile Miles Driven: = 0.0 miles  Total Mileage Expenses= $0.00 Total Direct Expenses= $0.00 AMOUNT DUE THIS INVOICE: $150,00  Wv  Municipal Engineering Services Appreciates your Patronage. Prompt Paymenti is Appreciated. Payment should bes submitted tot thea address below. Shouldy youl have any questions or concerns, please contact us.  8574 TURKEY BLUFF ROAD  NAVARRE, FLORIDA 32566  TELEPHONE (850) 939-5732    MUNICIPAL ENGINEERING SERVICES.Inc.  Excellence in Engineering Service  INVOICE  Date: Invoice No.  10-Jun-2024 240102  Ms. Kristina Wood Deputy" Town Clerk Town of Century PO Box 790 Century, FL 32535 Project:  150004-012-003 NPDES/MS4. Annual Report (2023)  Professional Services: Task Order No. MES-27  May 1, 2024 through June 4, 2024  Description: Prepare documents for the upcoming FDEP Audit.  Hours  Hourly Rate $165.00 $150.00 $125.00 $78.00 $85.00  Amount Earned $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $624.00 $0.00  Sr. Project Manager Sr. Professional Engineer Professional Engineer Design Engineer 8.00 Engineering Technician  Total This Work Task $624.00  Direct Expenses  Mileage Rate= $0.625 per mile Miles Driven = 0.0 miles  Total Direct Expenses= $0.00 AMOUNT DUE THIS INVOICE: $624.00  Municipal Engineering Services Appreciates your Patronage. Prompt Payment is Appreciated. Payment should bes submitted tot the address below. Shouldy youl have any questions or concerns, please contact us.  8574 TURKEY BLUFFF ROAD  NAVARRE, FLORIDA32566  TELEPHONE (850)939-5732    MUNICIPAL ENGINEERING SERVICES.Inc.  Excellence in Engineering Service  INVOICE  Date: Invoice No.  10-Jun-2024 240103  Ms. Kristinal Wood Deputy Town Clerk Town of Century PO Box 790 Century,FL 32535 Project:  150004-020 Consent Order (OGC File: 22-1893)  Professional Services: Task Order No. MES-19  May 1, 2024 through June4 4, 2024  Description: Meet/correspond with FDEP, Clearwater, Attorney, and Town staff to discuss status of  Consent Order. Update Consent Order (OGC File 22-1893) quarterly Report (1Q2024). Review  and comment on FDEPI letter as prepared by Town'sattorney.  Hours  Hourly Rate $165.00 $150.00 $3,075.00 $125.00 $78.00 $85.00  Amount Earned $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00  Sr.P Project Manager Sr. Professional Engineer 20.50 Professional Engineer Design Engineer Engineering Technician  Total This Work Task $3,075.00  Direct Expenses  Mileage Rate= $0.625 per mile Miles Driven: = 0.0 miles  Total Direct Expenses= $0.00 AMOUNT DUE THIS INVOICE: $3,075.00  p  Municipal: Engineering Services Appreciates your Patronage. Prompt Paymenti is Appreciated. Payment should be submitted tot thea address below.: Shouldy youl have any questions or concerns, please contact us.  8574TURKEYBLUFFI ROAD  NAVARRE, FLORIDA32566  TELEPHONE (850)939-5732    MUNICIPAL ENGINEERING SERVICES.Inc.  Excellence in Engineering Service  INVOICE  Date: Invoice No.  10-Jun-2024 240104  Ms. Kristina Wood Deputy Town Clerk Townc of Century POE Box 790 Century, FL 32535 Project:  150004-014 ww System Misc. Impr. Phasell-LSRehab, Prison Bar Screen/Gen., and WWTPR Rehab  (Construction Phase)  Professional Services:  May 1,2024 through June 4, 2024  LUMP SUM WORK Fee Percent Complete $7,125.00 100.00% $62,150.00 $8,000.00 50.00% $2,310.00 0.00% $222,560.00 2.00% $20,000.00 10.00%  Phase/Task  Amount Earned $7,125.00 $7,125.00 85.00% $52,827.50 $52,827.50 $0.00 $4,000.00 $0.00 $0.00 $4,451.20  Previously Current Billed  Cultural Resources Assessment Survey (CRAS) Concrete Tankage Structural Evaluation (Structural Engineer) Final Design Plan Revisions Bidding Bidding (Structural Engineer) Grant/Loan Admin MES Totals  Amount $0.00 $0.00 $0.00  $25,000.00 80.00% $20,000.00 $20,000.00 $0.00  $2,000.00 $2,000.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $4,451.20  Construction Admnsrato/Montorinsg (Structural Engineer) $23,540.00  0.00%  Construction Adminstraton/Montoring (CA/CM)  $2,000.00 $2,000.00 $0.00  $370,685.00 24.39% $90,403.70 $83,952.50 $6,451.20  AMOUNT DUE THIS INVOICE: $6,451.20  Municipal Engineering Services Appreciates your Patronage. Prompt Payment is Appreclated. Payment should! bes submittedt to thea addressb below, Shouldy youl have anyo questions ord concerns, please contactu us.  8574TURKEYBLUFFR ROAD  NAVARRE, FLORIDA32566  TELEPHONE (850) 939-5732    MUNICIPAL ENGINEERING SERVICES.Inc.  Excellence in Engineering Service  INVOICE  Date: Invoice No.  10-Jun-2024 240105  Ms. Kristinal Wood Deputyl Town Clerk Town of Century PO Box 790 Century, FL 32535 Project:  150004-021 Well No. 3 Replacement Project  Professional Services: Task Order No. MES-26  April3, 2024 through June 4,2024 LUMPS SUM WORK Fee $68,625.00 75.00% $2,250.00 100.00% $5,875.00 100.00% $6,500.00 100.00% $8,000.00 0.00% $43,900.00 0.00% $2,000.00 0.00% $1,250.00 0.00% $5,000.00 20.00% $143,400.00 46.79%  Phase/Task Design and Permitting Surveying Electrical Engineering Design Architectural Design Bidding Construction dministraton/Montoring Electrical Engineering CA/CM Arcitectural CA/CM Grant Administration MESTotals  Percent Complete  Amount Earned $5,875.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00  Previously Current Billed $0.00 $5,875.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00  Amount  $51,468.75 $34,312.50 $17,156.25 $2,250.00 $2,250.00 $0.00 $6,500.00 $6,500.00 $0.00 $1,000.00 $1,000.00 $0.00 $0.00 $67,093.75 $44,062.50 $23,031.25 AMOUNT DUE THIS INVOICE: $23,031.25  $0.00 $0.00 $0.00  Municipal Engineering Services Appreciates your Patronage. Prompt Payment isA Appreciated. Payment shouldb bes submittedt tot the address below. Shouldy youl have: any questions ord concerns, please contact us.  85747 TURKEY BLUFF ROAD  NAVARRE, FLORIDA32566  TELEPHONE (850) 939-5732    1J0u0y - Od!  B:lled on Tavsice No. 240105  ACS  INVOICE INVOICE DATE INVOICENO 5/31/2024  AUTOMATION CONTROL SERVICEI LLC 6281 Technology Drive, Pensacola, FL32505 0:850-477-8440 - www.autoconsen.com PEFL#CA28084) IPEALHCA-4975-E  15174  BILLTO  SHIPI TO Municipal Engineering Services, 8574 Turkey Bluff Road Navarre, FL: 32566  Municipal Engineering Services, Inc. 8574.Turkey Bluff Road Navarre, FL3 32566  Inc.  PROJECTMANAGER RJA  SHIP DATE SHIP VIA 5/31/2024  F.O.B.POINT  TERMS Pay When Paid  DUEDATE 7/30/2024  PURCHASE ORDER NO PSA dated November 2023 ITEM CODE Engineering  PROJECT NUMBER ANDI PROJECT TITLE 2692303. -Century Well: 31 Electrical Design  QUANTITY 1  DESCRIPTION  PRICE EACH 5,875.00  AMOUNT 5,875.00  Town of Century Well 31 Electrical Design Plans and Specifications  OTHER COMMENTS OR SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS 1. Make check payablet toA AUTOMATION CONTROL SERVICELLC 2. Make sure the INVOICE NUMBER(S) appears ond check 3. Paymenti is dueu under TERMS Thank you for your business!  TOTAL:  $5,875.00  4.F REMIT TO: Automation Control Servicel LLC, 6281 Technology Drive, Pensacola, FL32505  Aservice charge of1 1.5%p perr month (18% annually)v will be: assessed ona allp pastd due  accounts.  ok 4 P) when Paik A    ORDINANCE NO. 24-XX  AN ORDINANCE OF THE TOWN OF CENTURY, FLORIDA, PROPOSING AN AMENDMENT TO THE CENTURY TOWN CHARTER; PROPOSING A CHARTER AMENDMENT PROVIDING FOR TOWNPURCHASINGTO BE GOVERNED BY COUNCIL-APPROVED PURCHASING POLICIES; CALLING FOR A REFERENDUM ON THE PROPOSED AMENDMENT TO THE CHARTER TO BE HELD AT THE GENERAL ELECTION ON NOVEMBER 5, 2024; PROVIDING THE BALLOT TITLE AND BALLOT SUMMARY FOR THE REFERENDUM; PROVIDING FOR DIRECTION TO THE TOWN CLERK AND COORDINATION WITH THE ESCAMBIA COUNTY SUPERVISOR OF ELECTIONS; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY, CONFLICTS, AND AN EFFECTIVE  DATE.  WHEREAS, the Century Town Council has determined that it is advisable to submit the proposed charter amendment set forth herein to the electors of the Town of Century for their consideration at an upcoming election, pursuant to the Town Council's authority under Section  166.031, Fla. Stat.; and  WHEREAS, for purposes of this Ordinance, underlined type shall constitute additions to the original text, *** shall constitute ellipses to the original text, and strikethrough shall constitute  deletions to the original text.  NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE TOWN COUNCIL OF THE Section 1. Findings of Fact. The foregoing whereas clauses are hereby adopted as Section 2. Proposed Charter Amendment. The amendment to the Town Charter for the Town of Century, Florida which is appended and attached as Exhibit "A" to this Ordinance is hereby adopted by reference by the Town Council to be submitted to the electors of the Town of  TOWN OF CENTURY, FLORIDA:  findings of fact and are otherwise fully incorporated herein.  Century for referendum.  Section 3. Referendum Called. A referendum on the proposed adoption of the Charter amendment appended hereto and adopted by reference as Exhibit "A" to this Ordinance shall be placed on the ballot at the general election to be held on November 5, 2024. The ballot title and ballot summary for the proposed charter amendment are set forth in Exhibit "A." The Charter amendment shall become effective upon approval of its corresponding ballot question in such  referendum.  Section 4. Direction to Town Clerk and Coordination with Supervisor of Elections. The Town Clerk is hereby authorized and directed to coordinate with the Escambia County Supervisor ofElections to include the ballot question attached hereto as Exhibit "A" on the ballot    at the general election to be held in the Town of Century on November 5, 2024. The Town Clerk is directed to see to the satisfaction of the requirements of Section 100.342, Fla. Stat., which provides that "there must be at least 30 days' notice oft the election or referendum by publication in a newspaper of general circulation in the... municipality... The publication must be made at least twice, once ini the fifth week and once in the third week before the week in which the election  or referendum is to be held."  Section 5. Severability. The provisions of this Ordinance are deemed severable. In the event that any word(s), phrase(s), portion(s), sub-sub-section(s), sub-section(s), or section(s) of this Ordinance is for any reason whatsoever held to be invalid, illegal, unconstitutional, contrary to law, or against public policy, by any court, administrative agency, or other body with competent jurisdiction, such word(s), phrase(s), portion(s), sub-sub-section(s). sub-section(s), ors section(s)of this Ordinance shall be null and void, and shall be deemed severed, and a separate, distinct, and independent provision from the remaining provisions oft this Ordinance, and such holding shall in no manner affect the validity of the remaining words, phrases, portions, sub-sub-sections, sub- sections, or sections ofthis Ordinance, which shall remain ini full force and effect. This Ordinance shall be construed in a manner to accomplish, to the greatest extent legally possible, the purposes  oft this Ordinance as expressed herein.  Section 6. Conflicts. All ordinances or parts thereof in conflict with this Ordinance are Section 7. Effective Date. This Ordinance shall become effective upon final adoption by  hereby repealed to the extent of such conflict.  the Century Town Council. PASSED on: first reading this  day of  2024. day of  PASSED AND ADOPTED in regular session, with a quorum present and voting, by the Century  Town Council, upon second and final reading this  2024.  TOWN OF CENTURY, FLORIDA  Luis Gomez, Jr., Mayor  Dynette Lewis, Council President  ATTEST: By:  Town Clerk  2    Exhibit"A" QUESTION#1  Ballot Proposal: The ballot title and ballot summary for this question are as follows:  TOWN CHARTER AMENDMENT PROVIDING FOR TOWN PURCHASING TO BE GOVERNED BY COUNCIL-APPROVED PURCHASING  POLICIES  Amending the Town ofCentury Charter to remove specific bidding, contracting, purchasing, and expenditure requirements and procedures from the Charter, and provide that Town bidding, contracting, purchasing, and expenditures will be governed by Town ordinances, policies, and procedures adopted by the Town Council. Shall the above-described amendment be adopted?  Yes No  Ballot Language Translation: The Spanish language translation for the ballot title and ballot  summary for the aforementioned question are as follows:  TRANSLATED BALLOTTITLE  Translated ballot summary. (To be translated for second reading.)  Text Revisions: Upon approval of this question at referendum, the following portions of the  Century Town Charter are amended to read as follows:  Sec. 3.07.- Duties and Powers.  (b) Contracts. The council shall adopt ordinances. policies, and procedures that shall govern Town bidding, contracting, purchasing, and expenditures. asimhesheikzmuiaaresal -. mdmsiepwelkweadmaHamind Miyi-Dali-si9.plw-w-Fw-Fiwe-Hmimi-Dilaw  3500.00)-Prierie-theexpenditure.  Sec. 4.05. - Powers and Duties of the Mayor.  3    The mayor shall:  () Countersign all checks for expenditures. When authorized by the council to do SO or when otherwise authorized by ordinance, policy, or procedure adopted by the council, the mayor shall sign contracts, franchises, and  documents on behalfo ofthe town;  () Authorize expenditures in accordance with ordinances, policies, and procedures adopted by the council. wPie-Twe-Hundre-PDelams-5290.09, ET --E 200:0)-OF-more, -w-Fiw-Humansl-Dhil--SsA)- --y ------ --.---4-  mderanyeieumsianes:  4    ORDINANCE NO. 24-XX  AN ORDINANCE OF THE TOWN OF CENTURY, FLORIDA, PROPOSING AN AMENDMENT TO THE CENTURY TOWN CHARTER; PROPOSING A CHARTER EMPLOYMENT AUTHORITY; CALLING FOR A REFERENDUM ON THE PROPOSED AMENDMENT TO THE CHARTER TO BE HELD AT THE GENERAL ELECTION ON NOVEMBER 5, 2024; PROVIDING THE BALLOT TITLE AND BALLOT SUMMARY FOR THE REFERENDUM; PROVIDING FOR DIRECTION TO THE TOWN CLERK AND COORDINATION WITH THE ESCAMBIA COUNTY SUPERVISOR OF ELECTIONS; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY, CONFLICTS, AND AN  AMENDMENT  CONCERNING  THE  MAYOR'S  EFFECTIVE DATE.  WHEREAS, the Century Town Council has determined that it is advisable to submit the consideration at an upcoming election, pursuant to the Town Council's authority Century under Section  proposed charter amendment set forth herein to the electors of the Town of  for their  166.031, Fla. Stat.; and  WHEREAS, for purposes ofthis Ordinance, underlined type shall constitute additions the original text, *** shall constitute ellipses to the original text, and strikethreugh shall constitute to  deletions to the original text.  NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE TOWN COUNCIL OF Section 1. Findings of Fact. The foregoing whereas clauses are hereby adopted as Section 2. Proposed Charter Amendment. The amendment to the Town Charter Town of Century, Florida which is appended and attached as Exhibit "A" to this Ordinance for the is hereby adopted by reference by the Town Council to be submitted to the electors of the Town of  TOWN OF CENTURY,FLORIDA:  THE  findings of fact and are otherwise fully incorporated herein.  Century for referendum.  Section 3. Referendum Called. A referendum on the proposed adoption of the Charter amendment appended hereto and adopted by reference as Exhibit "A"t to this Ordinance shall be placed on the ballot at the general election to be held on November 5, 2024. The ballot ballot summary for the proposed charter amendment are set forth in Exhibit "A." amendment shall become effective upon approval of its corresponding ballot  title and The Charter question in such  referendum.  Section 4. Direction to Town Clerk and Coordination with Supervisor of The Town Clerk is hereby authorized and directed to coordinate with the Escambia Elections. Supervisor of Elections to include the ballot question attached hereto as. Exhibit "A" on the County ballot at the general election to be held in the Town of Century on November 5, 2024. The Town Clerk    is directed to see to the satisfaction of the requirements of Section 100.342, Fla. Stat., which provides that "there must be at least 30 days' notice of the election or referendum by publication in a newspaper of general circulation in the... municipality.... The publication must be made at least twice, once ini the fifth week and once ini the third week before the week in which the election  or referendum is to be held."  Section 5. Severability. The provisions of this Ordinance are deemed severable. In the event that any word(s), phrase(s), portion(s), sub-sub-section(s), sub-section(s), or section(s) of this Ordinance is for any reason whatsoever held to be invalid, illegal, unconstitutional, contrary tol law, or against public policy, by any court, administrative agency, or other body with competent jurisdiction, such word(s), phrase(s), portion(s), sub-sub-section(s), sub-section(s), or section(s)of this Ordinance shall be null and void, and shall be deemed severed, and a separate, distinct, and independent provision from the remaining provisions oft this Ordinance, and such holding shall in no manner affect the validity of the remaining words, phrases, portions, sub-sub-sections, sub- sections, or sections ofthis Ordinance, which shall remain in full force and effect. This Ordinance shall be construed in a manner to accomplish, to the greatest extent legally possible, the purposes  ofthis Ordinance as expressed herein.  Section 6. Conflicts. All ordinances or parts thereof in conflict with this Ordinance are Section 7. Effective Date. This Ordinance shall become effective upon final adoption by  hereby repealed to the extent of such conflict.  the Century Town Council. PASSED on first reading this  day of  2024. day of  PASSED AND ADOPTED in regular session, with a quorum present and voting, by the Century  Town Council, upon second and final reading this  2024.  TOWN OF CENTURY, FLORIDA  Luis Gomez, Jr., Mayor  Dynette Lewis, Council President  ATTEST: By:  Town Clerk  2    Exhibit"A" QUESTION#2  Ballot Proposal: The ballot title and ballot summary for this question are as follows:  TOWN AUTHORITY  CHARTER  AMENDMENT  CONCERNING MAYOR'S EMPLOYMENT  Amending the Town of Century Charter to expand the Mayor's powers to select, appoint, suspend, and remove town employees and appointive administrative officers, by limiting the requirement for Council approval of such actions solely to the selection, appointment, suspension, or removal of the Town Clerk, Town  Attorney, and Town Manager.  Shall the above-described amendment be adopted?  Yes No  Ballot Language Translation: The Spanish language translation for the ballot title and ballot  summary for the aforementioned question are as follows:  TRANSLATED BALLOTTITLE  Translated. ballot summary. (To be translated for second reading.)  Text Revisions: Upon approval of this question at referendum, the following portions of the  Century Town Charter are amended to read as follows:  Sec. 3.07.-1 Duties and Powers.  (a) Employees and Officers. The council shall pass upon the recommendations of the mayor as to the selection, appointment, suspension, or removal ofa Town Clerk, a Town Attorney, and a Town Mmasr.alsowmampiyees meppainiveadminisuinehastes: yiomeninanegrahei-iwheiisepovieltylaw,his hantet,orpersemme-nesadepeépusuwantte-hiseharter:  Sec. 4.05.- - Powers and Duties of the Mayor.  The mayor shall:  3    (a) weEmey---.- hHire or appoint and, when he deems it necessary for the good of the town, suspend or remove any town employee and appointive administrative officer provided for by or under this charter, or by town ordinance, except as otherwise provided by law, this charter, or personnel rules adopted pursuant to this charter. The: mayor may authorize any administrative officer, who is subject to his direction and supervision, to exercise these powers with respect to subordinates in that officer's department, office, or agency; provided, however, that such action shall have the approval oft the mayor. and-the-eeuneil The mayor's hiring, appointment, suspension, or removal ofa Town Clerk, a Town Attorney, and a Town Manager shall be subject  to the approval oft the council;  4    ORDINANCE NO. 24-XX  AN ORDINANCE OF THE TOWN OF CENTURY, FLORIDA, PROPOSING AN AMENDMENT TO THE CENTURY TOWN CHARTER; PROPOSING A CHARTER CLEANUP AMENDMENT; CALLING FOR A REFERENDUM ON THE PROPOSED AMENDMENT TO THE CHARTER TO BE HELD AT THE GENERAL ELECTION ON NOVEMBER 5, 2024; PROVIDING THE BALLOT TITLE AND BALLOT SUMMARY FOR THE REFERENDUM; PROVIDING FOR DIRECTION TO THE TOWN CLERK AND COORDINATION WITH THE ESCAMBIA COUNTY SUPERVISOR OF ELECTIONS; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY, CONFLICTS, ANDAN  EFFECTIVE DATE.  WHEREAS, the Century Town Council has determined that it is advisable to submit the proposed charter amendment set forth herein to the electors of the Town of Century for their consideration at an upcoming election, pursuant to the Town Council's authority under Section  166.031, Fla. Stat.; and  WHEREAS, for purposes ofthis Ordinance, underlined type shall constitute additions to the original text, *** shall constitute ellipses to the original text, and strikethrough shall constitute  deletions to the original text.  NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE TOWN COUNCIL OF THE Section 1. Findings of Fact. The foregoing whereas clauses are hereby adopted as Section 2. Proposed Charter Amendment. Thea amendment to the Town Charter fort the Town of Century, Florida which is appended and attached as Exhibit "A" to this Ordinance is hereby adopted by reference by the Town Council to be submitted to the electors oft the Town of  TOWN OF CENTURY,FLORIDA:  findings of fact and are otherwise fully incorporated herein.  Century for referendum.  Section 3. Referendum Called. A referendum on the proposed adoption of the Charter amendment appended hereto and adopted by reference as Exhibit "A" to this Ordinance shall be placed on the ballot at the general election to be held on November 5, 2024. The ballot title and ballot summary for the proposed charter amendment are set forth in Exhibit "A." The Charter amendment shall become effective upon approval of its corresponding ballot question in such  referendum.  Section 4. Direction to Town Clerk and Coordination with Supervisor of Elections. The Town Clerk is hereby authorized and directed to coordinate with the Escambia County Supervisor ofE Elections toi include the ballot question attached hereto as Exhibit"A" on the ballot at the general election to be held in the Town of Century on November 5, 2024. The Town Clerk is directed to see to the satisfaction of the requirements of Section 100.342, Fla. Stat., which    provides that "there must be at least 30 days' notice oft the election or referendum by publication in a newspaper of general circulation in the... municipality... The publication must be made at least twice, once in the fifth week and once in the third week before the week in which the election  or referendum is to be held."  Section 5. Severability. The provisions of this Ordinance are deemed severable. In the event that any word(s), phrase(s), portion(s), sub-sub-section(s), sub-section(s), or section(s) of this Ordinance is for any reason whatsoever held to be invalid, illegal, unconstitutional, contrary tol law, or against public policy, by any court, administrative agency, or other body with competent jurisdiction, such word(s), phrase(s), portion(s), sub-sub-section(s), sub-section(s), or section(s)of this Ordinance shall be null and void, and shall be deemed severed, and a separate, distinct, and independent provision from the remaining provisions oft this Ordinance, and such holding shall in no manner affect the validity of the remaining words, phrases, portions, sub-sub-sections, sub- sections, or sections ofthis Ordinance, which shall remain in full force and effect. This Ordinance shall be construed in a manner to accomplish, to the greatest extent legally possible, the purposes  oft this Ordinance as expressed herein.  Section 6. Conflicts. All ordinances or parts thereof in conflict with this Ordinance are Section 7. Effective Date. This Ordinance shall become effective upon final adoption by  hereby repealed to the extent ofs such conflict.  the Century Town Council. PASSED on first reading this  day of  2024. day of  PASSED AND ADOPTED in regular session, with a quorum present and voting, by the  Town  Century 2024.  Council, upon second and final reading this  TOWN OF CENTURY, FLORIDA  Luis Gomez, Jr., Mayor  Dynette Lewis, Council President  ATTEST: By:  Town Clerk  2    Exhibit "A" QUESTION#3  Ballot Proposal: The ballot title and ballot summary for this question are as follows:  TOWN CHARTER CLEANUP AMENDMENT  Amending the Town of Century Charter to correct scriveners and codification errors, and to conform charter provisions to the  requirements oft the Florida Election Code. Shall the above-described amendment be adopted?  Yes No  Ballot Language Translation: The Spanish language translation for the ballot title and ballot  summary for the aforementioned question are as follows:  TRANSLATED BALLOTTITLE  Translated ballot summary. (To be translated for second reading.)  Text Revisions: Upon approval of this question at referendum, the following portions of the  Century Town Charter are amended to read as follows:  Sec. 3.03.- - Election and Terms.  Coamsimemhersaisumheiwwiaeealiefmyershal. Beuplorelectiomimeaeehoademumerdyeramkoumaimemberseais-numbers yw:iflltwhweywaw lestionstebeheldinthe-mamepwwidalinAstiele-VoFlissoharter-Thelems rsdmh-salwehyeawiwta-s eCouncilmember seats numbers one and two and the office of mayor shall be up for election in each odd-numbered year, and councilmember seats numbers three, four, and five shall be up for election in each even-numbered year, said election to be held in the manner provided in Article IV of this charter. The terms of the  councilmembers shall be for four (4): year terms."  Sec. 4.02. - Mayor; Qualifications; Term ofOffice.  (a) Qualifications. fhe-mayershal-be-eamelserefAh-ieowwr-endshal-have ida-n-hr-owR-sEwiine-he-wt-gmet ehauim-Ara-aussitt)mmtpimw-dnedaeorwhiahhegiliad  3    -re-saliesfmerpas-ay-swh ualeations-during-hiS-emmretelliee,he-shall-forfei-the-effice-and-the siahilrmwehin-lsauratemefiwe@lyen: mmi-seve-m-M-seieta- swl-le-amamia-e-ms. "Qualifieations: The mayor shall be an elector of the town and shall have resided int thei town or within any area annexed since thel last general election for at least six (6) months prior to the date on which he qualified to run for the office of mayor. If he shall cease to possess any such qualifications during his term of office, he shall forfeit the office and the council shall remove him. He: shall be elected for ai term of four (4)years, and serve until  his successor is elected."  (b) Election and Term. The regular election oft the mayor shall be held in each odd-numbered year in the manner provided in article V ofthis charter. The mayor shall be elected for a four (4) year term and may be re-elected  subsequently.  Sec. 5.02.- Qualifications of Candidates and Electors.  (a) Candidates for offices designated by this charter shall be elected by a majority vote of the qualified electors voting in general nonpartisan elections. Aeleterveimginayprimiyergeeminemparisaneketien hal-be-registered-bthe-ownelerk-amémustqualify-with-he-elerk: All electors voting in any election held within the Town of Century, Florida must be qualified electors ini the State ofFlorida, and must reside within the town limitsemeletionday.l ProefefregistrationintheSlateefFleridamust epesemeeoelowrea-periegssiaiominthetewm:  (b) Retewnelerk-shalkeepand-maitaimasetofboeks-whiehshall-be-knewn Bs-"egistation-books-Thse-bocks-shil-cemin-the-memes-ef-al sedeistyuliiafCmwy-Ferila Regsmsomhasshalhsepmsiriepepeeiegwteringehsaat ehimssstieounsidewyrewpe-ilinhe-imis  ofstate-law:  (b)fe) Candidates for the office oft town council and mayor shall qualify for such offices by the filing ofa written notice of candidacy with the town clerk, at such time and in such manner as may be prescribed by ordinance  Sec. 5.04.-1 Form of] Ballots.  The council by ordinance shall prescribe the form of the ballot including method for listing candidates for town council and mayor elections and any other town election. A charter amendment to be voted on by the town shall be presented  4    forv voting in accordance with Sec. 101.161, Fla. Stat. by-baHetlie.The-baletlitle ofamessuremaydifer-fwislegpillemiahlheackeselet.cemeisesiatement hgahieafhen-----w-ewde balbel-i#e-shal-appear-the-fallowing: question: Shi-h-shonedewrihad nteatpaflwwyM--yaulempsinde Hbgademwd-eww-ei-powa Mithesuficientblamnkspseheraer-fenilieymhbel-X-einieme esdhaierwlaiamerepisepeaA  eingmachneaeset.  5    Town of Century, Florida  Agenda Item  Agenda Date: July 2, 2024 Department Administration Presenter Howard Brown  Amount Account  Subject: Agreement with Pensacola Energy Services for Interim Gas Superintendent Background: On April 16, 2024 the' Town Council discussed the possibility of negotiating and executing an agreement with Pensacola Energy Services to assist with backfilling the recently vacated position of Gas Superintendent. No action was taken during that meeting. Since then, the Town has been without a qualified Gas Superintendent. The previous employee serving in this role did not meet the qualifications outlined in thej job description reviewed by thel Mayor. There has not been a qualified Gas Superintendent in thej position for many years. Last year, the Town retained the services of City Services for compliance tasks Current Situation: The absence of a qualified Gas Superintendent poses a risk to the Town's ability to manage its gas services effectively and remain compliant with regulatory requirements. To address this, it is proposed that the Mayor be authorized to negotiate and execute an agreement with Pensacola Energy Services to provide interim Gas Superintendent services. This arrangement will serve as a temporary solution until a qualified permanent Gas  Services.  that could not be performed by the existing personnel at that time.  Superintendent can be hired. This item is for ongoing operations.  Recommended Action: Allow the Mayor to negotiate and execute an agreement with Pensacola Energy Services to assist with backfilling the recently vacated position of Gas Superintendent. This interim solution will ensure the Town continues to operate its gas safely Proposed Motion: Authorize Mayor to negotiate and execute an agreement with Pensacola  and in compliance with all regulatory requirements. Energy Services for interim Gas Superintendent services.    Town of Century, Florida  Agenda Item  Agenda Date: July 2, 2024 Department Administration Presenter Howard Brown  Amount Account  Subject: Approval of the Job Description for the Natural Gas Superintendent  Background: The' Town of Century requires an updated job description for the Natural Gas Superintendent to ensure the role encompasses all the necessary responsibilities, qualifications, and skills required for the position. This update aligns the job description with current industry standards and regulatory requirements, ensuring the' Town's Natural Gas  Utility operations remain safe, compliant, and efficient.  Discussion: The updated job description includes detailed essential job functions, minimum qualifications, required knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as physical requirements and work environment conditions. This comprehensive, job description aims to attract qualified candidates whoj possess the necessary experience and expertise to manage the Town's Natural  Gas Utilityeffectively.  Financial Impact: There is no immediate financial impact associated with the approval of this job description. Any future financial considerations willl be addressed during thel hiring  process and budget planning.  This item is for ongoing operations.  Recommended Action: Iti is recommended that the' Town Council approve the updated  job description fori the Natural Gas Superintendent as presented. Proposed Motion: Approve Gas Superintendent Job Description.    Town of Century Job Description Natural Gas Superintendent  GENERAL STATEMENT OF. JOB  The Natural Gas Superintendent is responsible for ensuring the safe and reliable operation and maintenance oft the Town'sl Natural Gas Utility. The role includes monitoring and maintaining regulatory compliance and budget performance, with work performed under the general  supervision of the Mayor.  ESSENTIALJOB FUNCTIONS  Plan and direct safety operations, construction, and maintenance functions oft the utility.  Ensure compliance with all regulatory requirements. Prepare budgets and capital improvement plans. Supervise employees and inspect operations. Perform customer service activities. Evaluate work performed by employees. Supervise subordinates in daily, job activities. Oversee the training of new employees. Make and adjust work assignments.  Prepare operational, egulatory/compliance, and other written and verbal reports. Prepare work schedules and coordinate between maintenance and operations.  Develop, generate, complete, and process work orders; plan and assign work to  subordinates.  Maintain reports and records related to job functions. Review and evaluate the work of subordinate employees. Maintain certification for heat fusing polyethylene pipe. Prepare requests for equipment, supplies, and materials. Report defects and needs for major repairs to the Mayor.  Participate in the development of procedures, policies, and standards for the department. Enforce the use of proper procedures, standards, and safety operations. Coordinate and inspect the work ofc contractors to ensure compliance with regulatory  rules and department procedures.  Respond to emergencies on weekends and after hours.  MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES  Knowledge ofmaterials, methods, practices, and equipment used in natural gas  installation, maintenance, and repair activities.    Considerable knowledge of supervisory methods and techniques. Thorough knowledge of Part 192 Federal Pipeline Safety Act, Chapter 25.12 Florida Statutes, and other natural gas industry regulations. Ability to stay updated on changes in rules, regulations, and procedures. Ability to understand, interpret, and effectively carry out complex written and oral Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with associates,  instructions.  contractors, regulatory officials, and the general public. Ability to maintain records. Ability toj prepare oral and written reports.  Ability to estimate time, labor, and materials needed for work projects. Thorough knowledge ofbusiness and residential leak surveys, atmospheric corrosion surveys, gas leak detection, line locating, valve maintenance, and corrosion control. Computer literacy and the ability to use technology commonly used in the industry.  EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, AND CERTIFICATIONS  High School Diploma or equivalent. Certification for heat fusing polyethylene pipe. Gas Measurement and Regulator Training. Pressure Regulating Station Training. Sediment and Erosion Control Inspector (preferred). Advanced CNG MOT Certification (preferred). Ability to obtain DOC Inmate Certification. Natural Gas Operator Qualifications. Valid standard Florida Driver'sLicense. Minimum of 5 years of experience in natural gas distribution, including construction, maintenance, leak detection, and cathodic protection. Minimum of2 years in a supervisory role as Foreman or Lead position. Ability to pass a pre-employment physical and drug screen.  Industry Standard Certification in Corrosion Control Practices and Procedures (e.g.,  NACE).  Required training may be acquired within 6 months ofe employment, excluding years of  experience.  PHYSICAL: SKILLS  Acceptable eyesight (with or without correction). Acceptable hearing (with or without hearing aid). Moderate (14 to 44 pounds) lifting and carrying.  Walking, standing, kneeling, bending, stooping, pulling, driving, and smelling.    WORK ENVIRONMENT  Works inside and outside in various types ofweather. Works with fumes, smoke, gases, grease, flames, electricity. May work with hazardous surfaces and odors.  Exposure to wet and/or humid conditions, toxic or caustic chemicals, and risk of  electrical shock.  May work in water and below ground level where trench boxes or confined spaces are Works in roadways where vehicle traffic hazards exist and often utilities are placed. Exposure to raw: sewage is possible; completion ofas series of Hepatitis shots is required.  used.    Town of Century, Florida  Agenda Item  Agenda Date: July 2, 2024 Department Administration Presenter Howard Brown  Amount Account  Subject: Advertising hiring for Gas Superintendent at $28 per hour or commensurate Background: The Town of Century does not have a qualified Gas Superintendent. The Town needs to hire a qualified Gas Superintendent to manage its gas service effectively and remain  with experience and qualifications  compliant with regulatory requirements. This item is for ongoing operations.  Recommended Action: Authorize to advertise hiring qualified Gas Superintendent at  $28 per hour or commensurate with experience and qualifications    Job Announcement  Position Title: Gas Superintendent Location: Town of Century, Florida Department: Natural Gas  Position Type: Full-Time, Non-Exempt  Salary: $28 per hour or commensurate with experience and qualifications  Application Deadline: Open until filled  Job Summary:  The Town of Century is seeking a qualified and experienced Natural Gas Superintendent to ensure the safe and reliable operation and maintenance oft the Town's Natural Gas Utility. The successful candidate will oversee regulatory compliance, budget performance, and manage the daily operations and maintenance functions of the utility under the general supervision oft the  Mayor.  Key Responsibilities:  Plan and direct safety operations, construction, and maintenance functions of the utility.  Ensure compliance with all regulatory requirements. Prepare budgets and capital improvement plans. Supervise employees and inspect operations. Perform customer service activities. Evaluate work performed by employees. Supervise subordinates in daily job activities. Oversee the training oft new employees. Make and adjust work assignments.  Prepare operational, regulatory/compliance, and other written and verbal reports. Prepare work schedules and coordinate between maintenance and operations.  Develop, generate, complete, and process work orders; plan and assign work to  subordinates.  Maintain reports and records related to job functions. Review and evaluate the work of subordinate employees. Maintain certification for heat fusing polyethylene pipe.    Prepare requests for equipment, supplies, and materials. Report defects and needs for major repairs to the Mayor.  Participate in the development of procedures, policies, and standards for the department. Enforce the use of proper procedures, standards, and safety operations. Coordinate and inspect the work of contractors to ensure compliance with regulatory  rules and department procedures.  Respond to emergencies on weekends and after hours.  Qualifications:  High School Diploma or equivalent. Certification for heat fusing polyethylene pipe. Gas Measurement and Regulator Training. Pressure Regulating Station Training. Sediment and Erosion Control Inspector (preferred). Advanced CNG MOT Certification (preferred). Ability to obtain DOC Inmate Certification. Natural Gas Operator Qualifications. Valid standard Florida Driver'sI License.  Industry Standard Certification in Corrosion Control Practices and Procedures (e.g.,  NACE).  Minimum of5 years of experience ini natural gas distribution, including construction, maintenance, leak detection, and cathodic protection. Minimum of2 years in a supervisory role as Foreman or Lead position. Ability toj pass aj pre-employment physical and drug screen.  Required training may be acquired within 6 months of employment, excluding years of Computer literacy and the ability to use technology commonly used in the industry.  experience.  Physical Requirements:  Acceptable eyesight (with or without correction). Acceptable hearing (with or without hearing aid). Moderate (14 to 44 pounds). lifting and carrying.  Walking, standing, kneeling, bending, stooping, pulling, driving, and smelling.  Work Environment:  Works inside and outside in various types of weather.    Exposure to wet and/or humid conditions, toxic or caustic chemicals, and risk of  electrical shock.  Works with fumes, smoke, gases, grease, flames, electricity. May work with hazardous surfaces and odors.  May work in water and below ground level where trench boxes or confined spaces are Works in roadways where vehicle traffic hazards exist and often utilities are placed. Exposure to raw sewage is) possible; completion ofas series ofHepatitis shots is required.  used.  How to Apply:  Interested candidates should submit application, resume, and/or cover letter outlining their  qualifications and experience to: Mallory Walker Acting Town Clerk Town ofCentury waler@emuyloridaus 7995N. Century Boulevard Century, FL32535 (850)256-3208 (wk)  Application Deadline: Open until filled  The Town ofCentury is an Equal Opportunity Employer.  For more information about the Town of Century and the Natural Gas Superintendent position,  please visit our website at yopisemupflerikacom.