Commission questions and discussion continued regarding funding design, next steps,
and cost of referendum question.
There was consensus to conduct public comment at this time, followed by a 10
minute break.
Public Comment:
Ms. Faust read the following comment cards into the record:
Prince Lawson: Supports Agenda Item No. 24-0599.
Brenda VanSalsbury: Supports Agenda Item No. 24-0599.
John Boswell: Supports Agenda Item No. 24-0599.
Tim Snider: Supports Agenda Item No. 24-0599.
Joe Galewike: Supports Agenda Item No. 24-0599.
Nathan Borntreger: Supports Agenda Item No. 24-0599.
In Person:
Mike Morales: Expressed support of the Police Department Headquarters.
Sherriff Kurt Hoffman: Expressed support of the Police Department Headquarters.
Bill Gunnin, Chamber of Commerce: Expressed support of the Police Department
Headquarters.
Sean Burrough, Chamber of Commerce: Expressed support of the Police Department
Headquarters.
Recess was taken from 2:56 p.m. until 3:06 p.m.
Mr. Fletcher provided
2019 funding request, study, COVID-19, 2020-2023 funding request, new consultant,
Commission directed project approval, land purchase, Charter amendment
a presentation regarding Police Headquarters timeline including
recommendations, Charter amendment recommended, design completion approval, town
hall, bond and funding option discussion, surtax option discussion and design completion
recommendation, and joint meeting with Chamber of Commerce, City project needs,
Hurricane Ian inspection completion and recovery efforts, Charter amendment, next
steps, funding large scale infrastructure needs, design plan completion, economic
development study, financial condition analysis, long-term capital improvement plan,
construction cost, surrounding municipality borrowing, and borrowing authority.
Commission questions and discussion took place regarding addressing revenue issues,
timeline for police design, phased approach, delaying project for Charter amendment,
impact fee update, funding sources, design completion, strategic approach, costs with
interest,
referendum
questions,
August/November
referendums,
City
Manager
recommendation, funding options, and Emergency Operations Center (EOC) funding.
Mayor White requested a motion.
A motion was made by Commissioner Langdon, seconded by Vice Mayor Stokes,
to direct the City Manager to work with staff to bring back language, in time for the
December election for a Charter amendment to allow the city borrowing authority.
Commission discussion took place regarding prior language discussion.
Ms. Slayton spoke to need for clarity.
Commission discussion continued regarding bringing back for first reading.
The motion carried on the following vote:
5 -
Yes:
Commissioner Emrich, Commissioner McDowell, Mayor White, Vice Mayor Stokes
and Commissioner Langdon