The Palm Coast City Council meets regularly to discuss and vote on official City business. These meetings are open to the public, and Palm Coast residents are strongly encouraged to attend. An increase in public engagement helps to build a stronger sense of community, increase valuable discussions, and decrease division.
The agenda for the City Council Workshop Meeting on Tuesday, September 24, at 6 p.m. will be as follows:
Presentations
The following presentations will be presented:
- The Palm Coast City Council will discuss the District 4 seat vacancy. During the September 17, 2024, meeting, Council members interviewed candidates for the position and will narrow down their top three choices.
- The Community Development Department will present proposed amendments to Chapter 17 of the City of Palm Coast ordinances, adding Article V, which introduces regulations for short-term vacation rentals. This ordinance was initially requested by the City Council on June 4, 2024, and further discussed at the September 3, 2024, Business Meeting. Key updates include new definitions for short-term rentals, parking restrictions for recreational vehicles, boats, and trailers, and a requirement for background checks on renters.
- The Stormwater and Engineering Department will present a resolution approving a work order for a traffic calming plan as part of the residential speed limit study. The traffic calming plan includes strategies, recommendations, and temporary pilot implementations.
- The Stormwater and Engineering Department will present an update on possible solutions and options for the expansion of the Community Center parking lot.
The agenda for the City Council Business Meeting on Wednesday, September 25, at 5:15 p.m. will be as follows:
Presentations
The following presentations will be presented:
- The Financial Services Department will present the final proposed fiscal year 2024-2025 budget. Throughout 2024, the Council reviewed year-to-date budget results and revenue restrictions and proposed the Fiscal Year 2025 millage rate, with the maximum set at 4.2570 mills. After the first budget hearing on September 5, 2024, the millage rate was reduced to 4.1893.
SR 100 Corridor CRA Resolutions
The following resolution will be presented:
- The Financial Services Department will present a resolution adopting the SR 100 Corridor Community Redevelopment Agency final fiscal year 2024-2025 budget. The SR 100 Corridor Community Redevelopment Agency held its first public hearing on September 5, 2024, and adopted a tentative budget of $3,581,603 for Fiscal Year 2024-2025.
Resolutions
The following resolutions will be presented for approval:
- The Financial Services Department will present a resolution adopting the millage rate of 4.1893 for fiscal year 2024-2025.
- The Financial Services Department will present a resolution adopting the final fiscal year 2024-2025 budget totaling $421,551,721.00.
- The Public Works Department will present a resolution approving the fiscal year 2024-2025 Fleet replacement and purchase program and associated purchase orders for fleet vehicles and equipment as approved in the fiscal year 2025 budget. A fleet asset assessment is conducted each fiscal year to ensure operational efficiency by inspecting vehicles and equipment that have exceeded their estimated useful life. This year, 243 items were inspected, and we recommend replacing 47 and purchasing 11 new assets.
Public Comments will be opened at the beginning and end of the business meeting in accordance with Section 286.0114 Florida Statutes and pursuant to the City Council’s Meeting Policies and Procedures. Each speaker will approach the podium, provide his/her name, and may speak for up to 3 minutes.
Meetings of the Palm Coast City Council typically occur three times per month. A 6 p.m. business meeting on the first Tuesday of the month, a 9 a.m. workshop meeting on the second Tuesday of the month, and a 9 a.m. business meeting on the third Tuesday of the month. All meetings occur in the Community Wing at City Hall at 160 Lake Avenue in Palm Coast.
Business meetings and workshops are open to the public and are streamed live on the City’s YouTube channel. Meeting agendas for all public meetings are posted in advance of each meeting on the City’s website. All agendas can be viewed here.
If you wish to obtain more information regarding the City Council’s agenda, please contact the City Clerk’s Office at 386-986-3713. In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, persons needing assistance to participate in any of these proceedings should contact the City Clerk at 386-986-3713, at least 48 hours before the meeting.