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Aug 19, 2026

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Council Approves Housing and Facility Plans

Published Aug 19, 2026

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Briefing

Jun 23, 2026

Council Sets Police Staffing Workshop

The City Council unanimously voted 6-0 to hold a public safety workshop within 60 days, with the police staffing study consultant present, to discuss short- and long-term goals and financial impacts.

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Briefing

Jun 18, 2026

Council Reviews Proposed FY27 Budget

Council reviewed the proposed FY27 budget, including a possible $5.5 million General Fund revenue reduction if property tax reform is fully implemented, and agreed to reduce the Venice Beach Pavilion project from $500,000 for full roof replacement to $150,000 for refurbishment.

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Briefing

May 26, 2026

Council Approves Safety and Notice Changes

Venice City Council approved $1,787,125 in grants for an emergency generator and wind protection at the Public Works building and an equalization basin tank project. Council also adopted school-zone speed detection authority and expanded mailed notice for development hearings to 500 feet.

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Briefing

May 12, 2026

City Council Meeting Summary

Council adopted a budget amendment increasing fiscal-year 2026 revenue and expenditures by $4,916,229, advanced school-zone speed detection for Venice Elementary on first reading, and continued an airport-related site-plan appeal to August 25, 2026.

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Briefing

Apr 28, 2026

Council approves land-use and housing measures

The City Council approved land-use changes at 490 Substation Road, a housing agreement intended to give city staff priority access to some apartments, and a $4,916,229 budget amendment on first reading.

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Briefing

Apr 14, 2026

Council Approves Major Land-Use Changes

The City Council approved annexation and land-use changes, including a 10.12-acre Planned Unit Development designation at 282 North Auburn Road and annexation of property identified in the minutes as belonging to iHeartMedia + Entertainment, Inc. Council also advanced zoning changes for 2.0 acres at 490 Substation Road from residential multifamily to industrial zoning on first reading.

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Briefing

Apr 8, 2026

2027 Capital Plan Takes Shape

Council reviewed the proposed five-year Capital Improvement Program for fiscal years 2027 through 2031, including a projected 30% decrease for the upcoming year. Staff also reported approved grants for roofing and windows at the Public Works building and for the North Brohard ADA ramp.

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Briefing

Mar 24, 2026

Council Advances Auburn Road Development Plans

The City Council advanced first-reading approvals for a 10.12-acre development at 282 North Auburn Road, including a future land-use change, Planned Unit Development zoning, and creation of the Nokomis Groves Community Development District. The zoning ordinance passed 5-1, while the other two ordinances passed 6-0; all were scheduled for final readings.

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Briefing

Mar 10, 2026

Council approves development settlement and budget changes

Council approved a revised mediated settlement agreement tied to the GCCF Planned Unit Development zoning petition by a 5-2 vote. It also adopted a budget amendment increasing revenue by $265,015 and expenditures by $67,500, and approved a change to certain employee schedules by a 6-1 vote.

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Briefing

Feb 24, 2026

Council approves development and hazard plans

The City Council unanimously adopted four land-use and zoning ordinances, approved a hazard-mitigation plan and flood-management reports, and advanced a budget amendment increasing revenue by $265,015 and expenditures by $67,500.

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Briefing

Feb 10, 2026

Council Advances Several Land Use Changes

The City Council unanimously adopted or advanced several land-use measures, including new residential permissions in the Knights Trail Mixed Use District and zoning or comprehensive-plan changes affecting properties on Curry Lane, Auburn and Border Road, and Ewing Drive. All recorded votes were 7-0.

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Briefing

Feb 2, 2026

Council Sets Strategic Planning Priorities

Venice City Council adopted the strategic plan for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2026, and began developing longer-term priorities covering growth, infrastructure, stormwater, land-use rules, and affordable or workforce housing.

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Briefing

Jan 16, 2026

Venice Council Meeting Summary

The joint meeting reviewed school capital projects and education funding challenges, including Wellen Park High School’s planned opening capacity of 2,070 students and the effects of declining enrollment and rising infrastructure costs.

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Briefing

Jan 13, 2026

Council Advances Several Housing Proposals

Council advanced four land-use measures on first reading, including changes allowing residential development and a 7.3-acre multifamily rezoning at 2327 Ewing Drive. A separate zoning request near Auburn and Border Road was continued unanimously to February 10, 2026.

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Briefing

Jan 9, 2026

Council Reviews FY27 Budget Process

City Council reviewed ways to strengthen the FY27 budget process, including clearer financial reporting, more accurate interest-income projections, staffing information, and earlier electronic access to budget details.

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Briefing

Dec 9, 2025

Council advances Curry Lane plans, rejects townhomes

The City Council approved first readings for land-use and zoning changes at 2805 Curry Lane, subjecting any certificate of occupancy to resolution of documented drainage-permit issues. Council denied the Toscana Isles townhome amendment, citing conflicts involving traffic, public services, planned improvements, and neighborhood health and safety. The council also approved marine patrol funding of up to $204,010 and a fire department grant of up to $12,500.

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Briefing

Nov 18, 2025

Council Advances Zoning, Budget and Charter Measures

Council advanced a budget amendment increasing fiscal year 2026 revenues and expenditures by $935,168. It also adopted updates to the Comprehensive Plan and condominium milestone-inspection rules, while advancing zoning and a proposed annual vice-mayor election for final consideration.

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Briefing

Oct 28, 2025

Council Advances Drainage and Utility Projects

Council unanimously authorized a purchase and sale agreement for a drainage easement intended to help address flooding in Flamingo Ditch, while noting that additional work is needed. Members also approved a state revolving fund loan application for a water reclamation flow equalization tank and reduced the recyclable-material fee surcharge from 15% to 10%.

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Briefing

Oct 14, 2025

City Council Approves Development and Service Measures

Council unanimously approved the consent agenda, including a three-year firefighters’ collective bargaining agreement, a Tarpon Center Drive flood-mitigation project amendment, utility-related actions, and two 2026 special events.

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Briefing

Sep 23, 2025

Council adopts 2025-26 city budget

Venice City Council adopted the fiscal year 2025-26 budget and final property-tax levy. The approved millage rate is 3.8450 mills, reducing projected General Fund revenues by $419,000; the budget changes and tax levy passed 6-1, while the budget ordinance passed 7-0.

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Briefing

Sep 23, 2025

City Council Approves Development and Labor Measures

Council unanimously approved a height exception allowing a 43-foot-4-inch outpatient medical facility with an ambulatory surgery center at 2695 Curry Lane.

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Briefing

Sep 9, 2025

Council Advances Rollback-Rate Budget

Venice City Council advanced the fiscal year 2025-26 budget and tax levy on first reading, using a final operating millage rate of 3.845, the rolled-back rate. The tax-levy ordinance passed 5-2, while the budget ordinance passed 7-0.

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Briefing

Sep 9, 2025

Council approves ordinances and city actions

Council approved two ordinances, a property variance, a collective bargaining agreement, and several administrative actions. The variance for 240 Base Avenue East passed 5-2, while both ordinances passed, including one changing city park naming rules and another setting limits for presentations to Council.

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Briefing

Aug 26, 2025

Council Approves Housing and Facility Plans

Council approved issuing up to $17.5 million in capital improvement revenue bonds for a new fire station, an emergency operations storage facility, and a solid waste, recycling, and fleet maintenance facility.

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