City Council Workshop Meeting on Tuesday, August 8 at 9 a.m.
Topics include the Fiscal Year 2024 General Fund Budget, Parks & Recreation Master Plan, Backyard Chicken Pilot Program, the CDBG Annual Action Plan and more.
Palm Coast – 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. Increasing public engagement helps build a stronger sense of community, increases valuable discussions, and decreases division.
Presentations
Details of the agenda items are listed below:
- The Stormwater & Engineering Department will present an update on maintenance plans for saltwater canals in phase 1, as provided by Tyler Engineering Inc.
- The Parks & Recreation Department, along with consultant BerryDunn, will present their Master Plan – Goals and Objectives. The presentation will showcase key themes, priorities, and a level of service analysis.
- City Administration, in collaboration with Laura Boehmer, our registered lobbyist specializing in advocating for local governments, will present the 2023 Legislative Session Overview & 2024 Legislative Priority discussion. The presentation will cover key legislation that will impact both local governments and residents of Palm Coast.
- City Administration will present a resolution to approve a contract with the Flagler County Sheriff’s Office for Law Enforcement Services. The contract includes patrol services, traffic enforcement, support at special events, and other duties typically performed by municipal police departments.
- City Administration will showcase the 2023 Summer Intern Project’s findings, emphasizing employee satisfaction, recruitment strategies for younger generations, job outreach improvement, job retention enhancement, and the potential for a mentorship program.
- The Financial Services Department will provide a presentation of the Proposed Fiscal Year 2024 General Fund Budget as City Council adopted Resolution 2023-64 setting the Proposed Maximum Millage Rate for Fiscal Year 2024 at 4.2570.
- The Community Development Code Enforcement Division will present a Backyard Chickens Pilot Program to the Council. The proposed regulations include a 2-year program, a $50 permit fee, a maximum of 25 permits city-wide, and allowing up to 4 hens per single-family residence. Additional regulations will cover proper animal care and property site management.
- The Community Development Department will present a resolution to approve the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Federal Fiscal Year 2023 Annual Action Plan. The plan includes financial assistance for home repairs, support for first-time homebuyers, grants for public service providers, and compliance activities for the CDBG program.
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. Comment cards are available for contact information in order for staff to follow up with each speaker.
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 take place in the Community Wing at City Hall at 160 Lake Avenue in Palm Coast.
Business meetings and workshops are open to the public and both 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 prior to the meeting.
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