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Commission Approves Major Infrastructure Funding

Panama CityJun 9, 20262 min read

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The commission unanimously approved a $3.5 million increase to the City of Panama City’s Area AO infrastructure improvement agreement funded through Community Development Block Grant disaster recovery funds.

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The additional funding supports infrastructure improvements in the Area AO project area. Commissioners also directed staff to present $4.5 million in proposed budget cuts at the June 11 pre-budget workshop. The commission approved marina reserve funding, ballistic-vest grant matching funds, and several other appointments and contracts.

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Approved Ordinance 3305 establishing the Panama City North Community Development District by a 5-0 vote, with language stating the city is not obligated to accept a future road dedication from the district.
Approved a $3.5 million increase to the existing Area AO infrastructure improvement agreement through Community Development Block Grant disaster recovery funding by a 5-0 vote.
Directed staff to present $4.5 million in proposed budget cuts at the June 11 pre-budget workshop and prepare department budget presentations for a July workshop by a 5-0 vote.
Approved a budget amendment using marina reserves for payment to City Marina Partners LLC by a 4-1 vote.
Approved a requirement that future contracts with hourly rates disclose those rates in advance and include monthly billing; contracts without hourly rates must include a not-to-exceed amount. The motion passed 4-1.
Approved $8,645 in grant funding and an equal $8,645 city match for ballistic vests by a 5-0 vote.
Appointed Commissioner Josh Street as Mayor Pro Tempore through June 8, 2027, by a 5-0 vote.
Appointed Austin Klanjac to the Panama City Housing Authority Board for a four-year term ending June 11, 2030, by a 5-0 vote.

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