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120 Malabar Road SE Palm Bay, FL 32907 (321) 952-3400 www.palmbayflorida.org | Mayor ROB MEDINA Deputy Mayor MIKE JAFFE Councilmembers KENNY JOHNSON MIKE HAMMER CHANDLER LANGEVIN |
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AGENDA |
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Regular Council Meeting 2024-33 Thursday |
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December 19, 2024 – 6:00 PM Council Chambers, 120 Malabar Road SE, Palm Bay FL 32907 |
**5:30 P.M. - HOLIDAY SEASON MERRIMENT - BAYSIDE HIGH SCHOOL FINALE SHOW CHOIR** |
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CALL TO ORDER: |
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INVOCATION: |
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1. | Pastor Tim Ritchey – Eastwind Pentecostal Church, Palm Bay. |
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PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: |
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ROLL CALL: |
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ANNOUNCEMENTS: |
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1. | Three (3) vacancies on the Youth Advisory Board (represents 'at-large student member' positions).++ |
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2. | One (1) vacancy on the Community Development Advisory Board to represent one (1) of the following fields relating to affordable housing: (‘banking industry’, ‘residential home building’, ‘actively engaged in home building’, or ‘for-profit provider’ positions).++ |
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3. | One (1) vacancy on the Disaster Relief Committee Executive Board.++ |
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AGENDA REVISIONS: |
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1. | Consideration of the Consolidated Annual Performan and Evaluation Report (CAPER) for the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program has been added as Item 2, under Public Hearings. |
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2. | Item 9, under Consent Agenda (Assistance to Firefighters Grant), has been withdrawn. |
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3. | Item 13, under Consent Agenda (reappropriation of funds for Public Works Department equipment) – the Legislative Memorandum has been updated to reflect the correct amount to be transferred ($135,599). |
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4. | Item 2, under New Business (Larsen Motorsports co-sponsorship request), has been withdrawn by the applicant. |
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5. | Discussion of dissolving the Sustainability Advisory Board has been added as Item 9, under New Business, by Councilman Langevin. |
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PROCLAMATIONS AND RECOGNITIONS: |
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1. | Recognition: Presentation of the American Flag – honoring the service of Kenneth Brian Johnson. (Councilman Kenny Johnson) |
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PUBLIC COMMENTS/RESPONSES:
Public comments will be heard by the City Council on non-agenda issues. Speakers must complete 'Public Comment Cards' (orange) and are limited to three (3) minutes each. |
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APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA:
There will be no separate discussion on those items listed under Consent Agenda. They will be enacted by the City Council on one motion. If discussion is desired by the City Council, that item will be removed from the Consent Agenda by Council and will be considered under the agenda heading Consideration of Items Removed from Consent Agenda. |
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1. | Adoption of Minutes: Regular Council Meeting 2024-27; October 17, 2024. |
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2. | Adoption of Minutes: Regular Council Meeting 2024-28; November 7, 2024. |
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3. | Adoption of Minutes: Special Council Meeting 2024-32; December 11, 2024. |
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4. | Award of Bid: Culvert replacement, Weldon Street at C-42R – IFB 21-0-2024 – Public Works Department (Universal Contracting and Construction, Inc. - $464,178); and approve transfer of funds from Undesignated Fund Balance Stormwater ($65,000). |
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5. | Contract: Professional Auditing Services - RFP 48-0-2023 - Finance Department (Forvis Mazars, LLP). |
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6. | Contract: Neptune water meters, hardware, software, parts and services - Utilities Department (Ferguson Waterworks – $1,500,000 (annual estimate, ‘as needed’ basis) (sole source)). |
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7. | Resolution 2024-46, electing to not exempt certain property under Section 196.1978(3)(o), Florida Statutes (Live Local Act Property Tax Exemption). |
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8. | Consideration of an Interlocal Agreement with the Brevard County School Board for office space and/or staging vehicles in the vicinity of Heritage High and Sunrise Elementary Schools while new fire facilities are being constructed. |
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9. | Consideration of submitting an application for the Assistance to Firefighters Grant (grant period of 2024) for an air compressor for Station 7; and authorize an allocation from the General Fund Undesignated Fund Balance not to exceed $6,574 as the City’s required match, if awarded. |
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10. | Consideration of accepting the Florida Department of Transportation’s “Know Your Limits” Aggressive Driving and Speed Initiative grant contract ($48,000). |
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11. | Consideration of utilizing General Fund Undesignated Fund Balance for an emergency procurement of temporary evidence storage containers and related supplies ($58,456). |
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12. | Consideration of utilizing General Fund Undesignated Fund Balance for a commercial grade evidence freezer and P25 compliant radios ($163,177). |
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13. | Consideration of reappropriating Fiscal Year 2024 Capital Outlay Funds to procure one (1) tractor and bush hog and one (1) sidewalk grinder ($178,099). |
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14. | Consideration of utilizing General Fund Undesignated Fund Balance to provide a storage area network solution at the City’s disaster recovery location ($274,701). |
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15. | Consideration of appropriating Undesignated Fund Balance for Fiscal Year 2025 to implement UKG TeleStaff advanced scheduling software; authorize the City Manager to execute the contract ($39,740). |
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16. | Consideration of travel and training for a specified City employee (Fire Rescue Department). |
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PUBLIC HEARINGS: |
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1. | Ordinance 2024-59, amending the Code of Ordinances, Chapter 55, Police and Firefighters Retirement Pension Plan, by modifying provisions related to retirement dates and benefits for firefighter members, final reading. (CONTINUED FROM 11-21-24 RCM) |
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2. | Consideration of the City's Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report (CAPER) for the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program for Fiscal Year 2023-2024. (AGENDA REVISION) |
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CONSIDERATION OF ITEMS REMOVED FROM CONSENT AGENDA: |
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UNFINISHED AND OLD BUSINESS: |
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1. | Appointment of two (2) members to the Infrastructure Advisory and Oversight Board. |
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NEW BUSINESS: |
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1. | Consideration of a co-sponsorship request from CareerSource Brevard for the 6th Annual Palm Bay Veteran Job Fair to be held on February 12, 2025, at the Tony Rosa Community Center. |
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2. | Consideration of a co-sponsorship request from Blazing Trails for the Palm Bay stop location at Larsen Motorsports for the Sick the Magazine event to be held on January 29, 2025. |
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3. | Consideration of a Planned Unit Development Agreement for self-storage use with Palm Bay Medical Office Corporation. |
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4. | Discussion and direction on the City's Commercial Property Enhancement Program. |
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5. | Consideration of a City Manager Recruitment Plan. |
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6. | Consideration of a councilmember attending the Florida League of Cities FAST Fly-In, February 4-5, 2025, in Washington, D.C. |
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7. | Consideration of revising Council Policies and Procedures relating to Agendas and Public Comments. |
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8. | Discussion of dissolving the Youth Advisory Board. (Deputy Mayor Jaffe) |
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9. | Discussion of dissolving the Sustainability Advisory Board. (Councilman Langevin) (AGENDA REVISION) |
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COMMITTEE AND COUNCIL REPORTS: |
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1. | Committee/Council Reports |
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ADMINISTRATIVE AND LEGAL REPORTS: |
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PUBLIC COMMENTS/RESPONSES:
Public comments will be heard by the City Council on non-agenda issues. Speakers must complete 'Public Comment Cards' (orange) and are limited to three (3) minutes each. |
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ADJOURNMENT: |
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Councilmembers who are members of the Space Coast Transportation Planning Organization (TPO) may discuss TPO issues which may subsequently be addressed by the TPO. |
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If an individual decides to appeal any decision made by the City Council with respect to any matter considered at this meeting, a record of the proceedings will be required, and the individual will need to ensure that a verbatim transcript of the proceedings is made, which record includes the testimony and evidence upon which the appeal is based (FS 286.0105). Such person must provide a method for recording the proceedings verbatim. |
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Any aggrieved or adversely affected person desiring to become a party in the quasi-judicial proceeding shall provide written notice to the City Clerk which notice shall, at a minimum, set forth the aggrieved or affected person's name, address, and telephone number, indicate how the aggrieved or affected person qualifies as an aggrieved or affected person and indicate whether the aggrieved or affected person is in favor of or opposed to the requested quasi-judicial action. The required notice must be received by the Clerk no later than five (5) business days at the close of business, which is 5 p.m., before the hearing. (Section 59.03, Palm Bay Code of Ordinances). |
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