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City of Brooksville
JOSEPH E. JOHNSTON, III, COUNCIL CHAMBERS
201 HOWELL AVENUE
BROOKSVILLE, FLORIDA 34601-2041
(352) 540-3810
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Christa Tanner
Vice Mayor
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Thomas Bronson
Council Member |
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David Bailey
Council Member |
Casey Thieryung
Council Member |
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Blake Bell
MAYOR |
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“The City of Brooksville's mission is to provide superior municipal services in a reliable, efficient, fiscal and
socially effective manner, making Brooksville a desirable City to live, work, and visit.” |
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THIS MEETING WILL NOT BE LIVE STREAMED
CITY COUNCIL AGENDA
MARCH 18, 2024
REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING - 7:00 P.M
VOSE LAW FIRM, LLP
CITY ATTORNEY |
CHARLENE F. KUHN
CITY MANAGER |
JENNIFER J. BATTISTA, CMC
CITY CLERK |
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GENERAL INFORMATION AND INSTRUCTIONS
Items listed in the "Consent Agenda" will be approved by Council in their entirety by a single motion, indicated by the (√) symbol, unless otherwise indicated by Council. Other agenda items are considered individually.
Consideration of the item identified on this agenda with an asterisk (**) is a quasi-judicial function of the Council involving land use, and the following procedures apply:
- Disclosure of any ex parte communications by Council members.
- Consideration of applications to intervene as a party, if any. “Request to Intervene/Expert Witness” forms and instructions may be obtained from the recording secretary prior to the scheduled time for consideration of the item.
- Qualification of sworn witnesses who wish to testify as an expert, based on statement of credentials made orally or set forth in application file.
- Swearing of witnesses who wish to give sworn testimony.
- Testimony of City staff witnesses, with cross-examination by applicant and party-interveners, if they request.
- Testimony of applicant and applicant’s witnesses, with cross-examination by Council and party-interveners, if they request.
- Testimony of party-interveners and their witnesses, with cross-examination by Council and applicant, if they request.
- Testimony by members of the public who wish to address application. Any individual, not requesting/designated as an intervening party or expert witness may, upon being recognized by the Mayor, present information to the Council, and may be questioned by the Council but is not required to be subject to cross-examination, and need not be sworn in.
- Close of public hearing.
- Council deliberation/vote.
Items identified with a double asterisk (**) are quasi-judicial functions of the City Council other than land use; the Council Members disclose any ex parté communications.
In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, persons with disabilities needing a special accommodation to participate in this proceeding should contact the ADA Coordinator at 352-540-3810 no later than 48 hours in advance of the meeting. Meeting agendas and supporting documentation are available from the City Clerk’s office, and online at www.cityofbrooksville.us.
Any person desiring to appeal any decision with respect to any matter considered at this meeting, may need a record of the proceedings including the testimony and evidence upon which the appeal is to be based, and therefore must make arrangements for a court reporter to ensure that an admissible verbatim record of the proceedings is made.
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CITY OF BROOKSVILLE
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
JOSEPH E. JOHNSTON III COUNCIL CHAMBERS
201 HOWELL AVENUE
BROOKSVILLE, FLORIDA 34601
7:00 pm
March 18, 2024
THIS MEETING WILL NOT BE LIVE STREAMED
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CALL TO ORDER |
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INVOCATION AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Pastor Michael Morris, Brooksville Wesleyan Church, Brooksville |
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APPROVAL/MODIFICATIONS OF THE AGENDA
(Limited to City Council and City Manager) |
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CERTIFICATES AND PROCLAMATIONS |
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Proclamation - Honoring life of Ed Johnson Click to View |
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Hernando High School's Lady Leopard's Wrestling Team
Grace Leota - State Champion
Emma Bauknight - 3rd
Makenzie Eltzroth - 3rd
Chloe Stinnett - 4th
Sydney Bridenstine - 5th
Mariah Earl - 6th
Daniela Espinal - State Qualifier
Nathalia Espinal - State Qualifier
Julia Salgado Campos - State Qualifier Click to View |
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Proclamation - Welcoming Tampa General to the Brooksville Area
Accepted by: John Couris, CEO, Tampa General Hospital Click to View |
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Proclamation - March is National Women’s History Month
Accepted by: Dawn Triconi, Brooksville Main Street Executive Director, and women business owners in Brooksville Click to View |
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CITIZEN INPUT [limited to 3 minutes per speaker about anything on agenda, or any other matter] |
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RESPONSE BY CITY MANAGER AND STAFF/COUNCIL |
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PRESENTATIONS AND APPOINTMENTS |
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Wastewater Analysis Report
Presentation: Cliff Manuel, Coastal Engineering Click to View |
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Due to the resignation of a Charter Review Committee (CRC) member, approval of Pat Brayton as replacement member of 2024 CRC. Click to View |
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Jennifer J. Battista, City Clerk |
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Approval of Pat Brayton as member of 2024 Charter Review Committee |
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CONSENT AGENDA |
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Approval of February 5, 2024 Regular Council Minutes Click to View |
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DISCUSSION OF CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS (IF ANY) |
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PUBLIC HEARING |
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Approval of Second Reading of Ordinance 972 upon roll call vote to approve the creation of a new Trust Fund for the expanded CRA plan area [First Reading 3/4/24] Click to View |
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| Presentation: |
David Hainley, Community Development Director |
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Approval of Second Reading of Ordinance 972 upon roll call vote to approve the creation of a new Trust Fund for the expanded CRA plan area |
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Approval of First Reading of Ordinance 973 upon roll call vote for towing for special events and schedule Second and Final Reading for April 1, 2024 Click to View |
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| Presentation: |
David Hainley, Community Development Director |
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Approval of First Reading of Ordinance 973 - Towing for special events. Recommend adoption and schedule Second and Final Reading for April 1, 2024 |
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REGULAR AGENDA |
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Approval of Resolution 2024-03 upon roll call vote to accept the Findings of Necessity for South Brooksville and discussion of appointment of steering committee. Click to View |
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| Presentation: |
David Hainley, Community Development Director |
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Approval of Resolution 2024-03 upon roll call vote to accept the Findings of Necessity for South Brooksville |
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Approval of Resolution 2024-04 upon roll call vote to authorize the Community Development Director to refund up to fifty percent of building permit fees to building permit holders required to use third party inspectors. Click to View |
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| Presentation: |
David Hainley, Community Development Director |
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Approval of Resolution 2024-04 upon roll call vote to authorize building permit fee refunds |
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Approval of Resolution 2024-05 upon roll call vote to amend the Fire Department and Emergency services related fees Click to View |
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Brad Sufficool, Fire Chief |
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Approval of Resolution 2024-05 upon roll call vote to amend the Fire Department and Emergency services related fees |
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FY 2025 Fire Assessment Study Click to View |
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| Presentation: |
Brad Sufficool, Fire Chief |
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Staff is requesting direction from Council |
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Contractual Agreement with SOS Care Solutions LLC for Emergency Medical Services Medical Director for the Brooksville Fire Department. Click to View |
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| Presentation: |
Brad Sufficool, Fire Chief |
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Staff recommends approval of proposed agreement |
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Approval from Council for the purchase of two vehicles for the Sanitation Department. The purchase will include a Grapple loader and a Front loader garbage truck. Click to View |
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| Presentation: |
Richard Weeks, Director of Public Works |
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Approval |
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Task order approval to enable Applied Sciences, an engineering firm on a continuing contract, to proceed with the creation of the City of Brooksville's Stormwater Master Plan. Click to View |
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| Presentation: |
Richard Weeks, Public Works Director |
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Approval |
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Approval from Council to award A.C.M.S DBA Heart of Florida Environmental the solid waste disposal contract and authorize Mayor to execute agreement. [Attachment not available at time of publication] Click to View |
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| Presentation: |
Richard Weeks. Public Works Director |
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Approval |
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CITIZEN INPUT (Limited to 3 Minutes per Speaker) |
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RESPONSE BY CITY MANAGER AND STAFF/COUNCIL |
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ITEMS BY CITY ATTORNEY |
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ITEMS BY CITY MANAGER |
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ITEMS BY COUNCIL |
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ADJOURNMENT |
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CORRESPONDENCE TO NOTE |
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Correspondence To Note
a. February, 2024 CTN
b. TBRPC Hernando County/City of Brooksville Flood VulnerabilityAssessment Event- March 28, 2024
c. Scorpio Change Order 3 power poles removals to facilitate single phase service Click to View |
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