Council approves fire funding legal work
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Council approved a legal engagement to help develop and implement a special assessment program to fund fire protection services and facilities.
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Oldsmar City Council moved forward with legal work tied to a special assessment program that would help pay for fire protection services and facilities. Council also adopted a revised Public Records Policy and accepted the city’s annual audit and financial report for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2025. The meeting date for the August 18 council meeting was changed to August 17 because of Election Day.
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- Approved a legal engagement letter with Bryant Miller Olive for work on a special assessment program to fund fire protection services and facilities.
- Adopted Resolution 2026-16 revising the Public Records Policy.
- Accepted the Annual Comprehensive Financial Report and Annual Financial Audit for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2025.
- Approved first reading of Ordinance 2026-09 to amend a restrictive covenant so shopping center uses can be allowed on property on Stephanie Drive.
- Rescheduled the August 18, 2026 Council Meeting to Monday, August 17, 2026 at 7:00 PM.
- Approved reappointment of Ross Roundhouse to the Planning Board and the tentative agenda for July 21, 2026.
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CITY COUNCIL - 07 Jul 2026
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- Consider approval of minutes of June 16, 2026, Council Meeting APPROVED Packet Page 5 Agenda Item Report (AIR-3743) - Pdf1
- Consider reappointment of board member Ross Roundhouse to the Planning Board (New Agenda Item) APPROVED Packet Page 10 Agenda Item Report (AIR-3982) - Pdf2
- PUBLIC HEARING and First Reading of Ordinance 2026-09, amending the previously recorded Restrictive Covenant to allow shopping center uses for the property located on Stephanie Drive, parcel ID 15-28-16-20100-000-0040, in the C-2, Commercial General District PASSED Packet Page 14 Agenda Item Report (AIR-3966) - Pdf3
- Consider adopting Resolution 2026-16 revising the Public Records Policy ADOPTED Packet Page 59 Agenda Item Report (AIR-3949) - Pdf4
- Presentation of Annual Financial Audit and Annual Comprehensive Financial Report for Fiscal Year ended September 30, 2025 ACCEPTED Packet Page 65 Agenda Item Report (AIR-3917) - Pdf5
- Consider approving engagement letter with Bryant Miller Olive for legal services related to the development and Implementation of a Special Assessment Program to Fund Fire Protection Services and Facilities (New Agenda Item) APPROVED Packet Page 251 Agenda Item Report (AIR-3981) - Pdf6
- Discussion of Rescheduling the August 18, 2026, Council Meeting Due to Election Day RESCHEDULED TO MONDAY, AUGUST 17th AT 7 PM Packet Page 258 Agenda Item Report (AIR-3975) - Pdf7
- Council Comments Packet Page 259 Agenda Item Report (AIR-3690) - Pdf8
- Consider approval of tentative agenda for the July 21, 2026, Council Meeting APPROVED Packet Page 260 Agenda Item Report (AIR-3717) - Pdf9
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