Special City Council - Amended Backup

Agenda City of Dunnellon 20750 River Drive, Dunnellon, FL 34431 Special City Council Meeting March 23, 2026, 5:00 PM Dunnellon Special City Council meeting will be held on March 23, 2026, 5:00 pm. Public Comment: Anyone who wishes to provide public comment will be able to do so by participating in the Special City Council meeting in person. Supporting Documentation for Agenda items may not be ADA compliant for website posting. To obtain supporting documentation not published to the website, please contact the City Clerk's office. Call to Order Pledge of Allegiance Opening Prayer/Moment of Silence (suggested time limit: 1minute: Mayor to request if any invitee is present to open with prayer; if no invitee is present, Mayor will ask if a Dunnellon citizen will volunteer. If no volunteers, a moment of silence will be offered. If a citizen outside of Dunnellon requests to open with prayer, (s)he may do so if no invitee/citizens volunteer.) Roll Call Proof of Publication - The agenda was published on the City's website and City Hall bulletin board on Monday, March 16, 2026. The agenda was amended on Monday, 3/23 to add backup to item #2a and amended backup for item #1b. Public Hearing Statement All persons wishing to address the City Council will be asked to limit their comments to the specific subject being addressed. Public opinions and input are valued by the Council. However, it is requested that comments are directed at specific issues rather than personal comments directed toward the Council members or staff in order to foster mutual respect between Council members and the public. Members of the public in attendance at public forums should listen courteously and attentively to all public discussions before the body; and focus on the business at hand. They shall refrain from interrupting other speakers; making personal comments not germane to the business of the body; or otherwise interfering with the orderly conduct of meetings. Members of the public addressing City Council and boards/commissions on a specific project or proposal are requested to disclose any personal interest or relationship; and any business, professional, or financial interests with any individual, group, project or proposal regarding the subject matter under review. Members of the public should always err on the side of more 1

1. Public Hearing 1.a Public Hearing Ordinance #ORD2026-03, Boat Launch Regulations (published on the City's Website 3/5/2026 and in the Riverland News 3/13/2026) 1.b Final Reading Ordinance #ORD2026-03, Boat Launch Regulations Accept Public Comment 2. Ordinance 2.a First Reading Ordinance #ORD2026-02, Parking Regulations Accept Public Comment public disclosure, not less, in order to provide integrity to the public process. Proposed Motion: I move Ordinance #ORD2026-03 be read by title only. Proposed Motion: I move Ordinance #ORD2026-03 be approved. Documents: Ordinance ORD2026-03 Boat Launch Program_Final.pdf Ordinance ORD2026-03 Business Impact Statement.pdf Proposed Motion: I move Ordinance #ORD2026-02 be read by title only. Proposed Motion: I move Ordinance #ORD2026-02 be approved. Documents: Ordinance ORD2026-02 Parking Regulations_Draft.pdf Ordinance ORD2026-02 Business Impact Statement.pdf Adjourn Proposed Motion: I move the Special City Council meeting be adjourned. ANY PERSON REQUIRING A SPECIAL ACCOMMODATION AT THIS HEARING BECAUSE OF A DISABILITY OR PHYSICAL IMPAIRMENT SHOULD CONTACT THE CITY CLERK AT (352) 465-8500 AT LEAST 48 HOURS PRIOR TO THE PROCEEDING. IF A PERSON DESIRES TO APPEAL ANY DECISION WITH RESPECT TO ANY MATTER CONSIDERED AT THE ABOVE MEETING OR HEARING, HE OR SHE WILL NEED A RECORD OF THE PROCEEDING, AND FOR SUCH PURPOSE, HE OR SHE MAY NEED TO ENSURE THAT A VERBATIM RECORD OF THE PROCEEDINGS IS MADE, WHICH INCLUDES THE TESTIMONY AND EVIDENCE UPON WHICH THE APPEAL IS TO BE BASED. THE CITY IS NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY MECHANICAL FAILURE OF RECORDING EQUIPMENT. 2

First Draft 03/11/2026 City Council Meeting ORDINANCE NO. 2026-031 2 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF DUNNELLON AMENDING3 CHAPTER 46, ARTICLE IV OF THE CITY OF DUNNELLON CODE OF4 ORDINANCES REGARDING CENTENNIAL PARK BOAT RAMP5 LAUNCH FEES AND PENALTIES AND ENFORCEMENT; PROVIDING6 FOR CONFLICTS, CODIFICATION, SEVERABILITY, AND7 EFFECTIVE DATE.8 9 WHEREAS, Chapter 166, Florida Statutes, vests the City of Dunnellon with the police10 and regulatory powers to impose user fees for certain municipal services; and11 12 WHEREAS, it is the intent of the City Council to promote, protect and improve the13 health, safety, and welfare of the citizens of Dunnellon, Florida; and14 15 WHEREAS, the City Council finds that it is in the best interest of the public health,16 safety, and welfare to assess a fee for the launching of watercraft from the Centennial Park Boat17 Ramp.18 19 LEGISLATIVE UNDERSCORING: Underlined words constitute additions to the City of20 Dunnellon Code of Ordinances, strikethrough constitutes deletions from the original, and asterisks21 (***) indicate an omission from the existing text which is intended to remain unchanged.22 23 NOW, THEREFORE BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY24 OF DUNNELLON, FLORIDA AS FOLLOWS:25 26 SECTION 1: The “ whereas” clauses cited herein are the legislative findings of the City27 Council.28 SECTION 2: Chapter 46 – Parks and Recreation, Article IV – ‘Centennial Park Boat Ramp’ is29 hereby amend as follows:30 31 ARTICLE IV. CENTENNIAL PARK BOAT RAMP LAUNCH FEES32 Sec. 46-101. Definitions.33 Calendar days mean each day of the week, and include Saturdays, Sundays, and legal34 holidays. Thus, in computing any period of time prescribed or allowed by this chapter, the day of35 the act, event, or default from which the designated period of time begins to run shall not be36 included; however, the last day of the period so computed shall be included, even if it is a Saturday,37 Sunday or legal holiday, any provision of this Code to the contrary notwithstanding. If any period38 3

Ordinance #ORD2026-03 Boat Launch Program Page 2 of 10 First Draft 03/11/2026 City Council Meeting of time under this chapter is sought to be complied with by means of mailing, the date of actual39 receipt of the mail by the city, not the date of posting, shall be deemed the date of compliance.40 Camera-enforced watercraft launching means any technological method of monitoring,41 recording, or enforcing watercraft launching regulations using photographic, electronic, or license42 plate recognition systems. Such systems may determine vehicle entry, exit, duration, and payment43 compliance through integration with physical meters, pay stations, web-based portals, or other44 City-approved methods. Payment for camera-enforced watercraft launching may be made by any45 approved method, including: (1) physical meter or pay-station equipment; (2) web-based portals46 accessible via posted QR codes or URLs; (3) mobile applications; or (4) any successor or47 combination of technologies authorized by City Council resolution. This definition does not limit48 the City to a single enforcement or payment method.49 Hearing officer means the code enforcement special magistrate assigned to hear watercraft50 launch violation hearings and challenges to launch violation invoices.51 Launch fees are the daily or annual fee charged for the launching of watercraft at the52 Centennial Park Boat Ramp.53 Permit is the annual permit issued by the city evidencing payment of the required annual fee54 for the launching of a watercraft at the Centennial Park Boat Ramp.55 Vehicle means a machine propelled by power, other than human power, designed to travel56 along the ground by use of wheels, treads, runners or slides and transport persons or property or57 pull machinery, and shall include, without limitation, automobiles, trucks, trailers, motorcycles,58 tractors, buggies and wagons.59 Watercraft are any and all kinds or types of flotation vessels designated for use on the water60 whether or not motorized including, but not limited to, boats, canoes, kayaks, personal watercraft61 (such as jet skis), inflatable watercraft, and paddleboards.62 Watercraft launch enforcement specialist means a city employee or authorized contractor63 empowered by the city to administer, monitor, verify, and enforce city watercraft launch64 regulations through meter and pay-station enforcement and camera-enforced or web-based65 systems utilizing license plate recognition technology. Watercraft launch enforcement specialists66 may issue launch violation invoices via mail, validate photographic or electronic evidence, and67 prepare materials for hearings. Certification under the Florida Criminal Justice Standards and68 Training Commission is not required for employees/contractors performing such duties under city69 authority.70 Watercraft launch violation hearing means a hearing by a hearing officer in which an operator71 or owner of a vehicle bearing a license plate that has been issued a launch violation invoice or an72 owner of a vehicle who was issued a notice of default status may contest the issuance of a launch73 violation invoice or notice of default status. Watercraft launch violation hearings shall provide the74 opportunity for testimony and evidence to be presented, and the rules of evidence shall be liberally75 construed to allow for the presentation of testimony and evidence.76 77 Sec. 46-102. Placement of camera-enforced watercraft launch system and devices.78 79 The installation of a camera watercraft launch system and devices at the Centennial Park Boat80 Ramp is hereby authorized, ratified, and confirmed. The placement of the system and devices shall81 4

Ordinance #ORD2026-03 Boat Launch Program Page 3 of 10 First Draft 03/11/2026 City Council Meeting be in accordance with applicable city ordinances and/or resolutions. Watercraft launch sessions82 may be measured and enforced by vehicle entry, exit, and duration data rather than by individual83 meter devices.84 Sec. 46-102. 46-103. Imposition of launch fees.85 (a) Any person launching A launch fee shall be paid in order to launch a watercraft from a vehicle86 at the Centennial Park Boat Ramp. shall pay a launch fee, the The launch fee amount of which87 shall be set by resolution of the city council.88 (b) Annual permits may be purchased from the city. Annual permits shall be displayed on the89 permit holder's vehicle or as may be otherwise directed by the city.90 (c) The amount of the launch fee may be changed by resolution of the city council.91 (d) Launch fees may be waived for special events by resolution of the city council.92 93 Sec. 46-103. Penalties—Fine schedule for violations.94 (a) Violations of the provisions of this article, or failure to comply with any of the requirements95 as stated, shall constitute a civil municipal code violation.96 (b) Any person who violates this article or fails to comply with any of its provisions shall be97 issued a civil municipal code violation ticket by the city police department or by a city code98 enforcement officer. The citation may be served by personal delivery, by first class mail or99 by affixing the citation to the vehicle, watercraft, or trailer.100 (c) Contents of civil municipal code violation ticket. The ticket shall specifically describe the101 following:102 (1) Specify the nature of the violation and cite to the applicable section of this article;103 (2) Indicate the amount of the fine;104 (3) Give notice to the violator that he or she must pay the fine within 30 days or appeal the105 ticket; and106 (4) Describe the procedures to be followed in either paying such fine or electing not to pay107 such fine and requesting a hearing before a county court official concerning the violation,108 and the penalty for failure to comply with the directions on the ticket. A sequential109 numbering system shall be used.110 (d) Computation of time. If the last day of any time period described in this section falls on a111 Saturday, Sunday or legal holiday, the time period shall run until the end of the next day112 which is neither a Saturday, a Sunday nor a legal holiday.113 (e) The civil municipal code fine for the first violation of this ordinance shall be $100.00 per114 violation, plus any applicable administrative costs and/or court costs.115 (f) Increased civil municipal code fines may be imposed for repeated violations of this ordinance.116 A "repeat violation" is a second or subsequent violation of this ordinance committed within117 six months of a prior violation and for which the violator admits responsibility or is found118 guilty.119 5

Ordinance #ORD2026-03 Boat Launch Program Page 4 of 10 First Draft 03/11/2026 City Council Meeting (g) The civil municipal code fine for the first repeat violation shall be $150.00, plus any120 applicable administrative costs and/or court costs.121 (h) The civil municipal code fine for a second or any subsequent repeat violation thereafter shall122 be $300.00, plus any applicable administrative and/or court costs.123 Sec. 46-104. Payment of fine; appeals.124 (a) Violations of this article shall be referred to the county court for the county of the Fifth125 Judicial Circuit.126 (b) An individual receiving a ticket pursuant to this section shall have 30 days from the date of127 issuance to pay the fine per the instructions on the ticket or request an appeal per subsection128 (c) below.129 (c) Appeal of civil municipal code fine ticket.130 (1) Any individual who receives a civil ticket issued pursuant to the requirements of this131 chapter may voluntarily elect to appeal the ticket and request a hearing within 30 days132 from issuance of the ticket, by requesting an appeal with the county court for the county133 of the Fifth Judicial Circuit per the instructions on the ticket.134 (2) Any person who elects to appear before a designated official to present evidence waives135 his or her right to pay the fine cited on the ticket. The official, after a hearing, shall make136 a determination as to whether a violation has been committed and may impose a civil137 penalty or the fine amount designated on the ticket, plus court costs.138 (d) Failure to pay fine. If the fine is not paid within 30 days from issuance, and no appeal is filed,139 then the appearance before the county court of persons who fail to comply with the provisions140 of this article will be compelled by the issuance of a summons by the deputy clerk of the court141 for the county of the Fifth Judicial Circuit. A warrant shall be issued by the court for the arrest142 of any person who fails to appear in response to such summons.143 144 Sec. 46-104. Watercraft launch violations.145 146 (a) It is unlawful to utilize the Centennial Park Boat Ramp to launch a watercraft from a vehicle147 without paying the launch fee adopted by the City.148 149 (b) It is unlawful to tamper with or disable any equipment, signage, or camera system associated150 with camera-enforced watercraft launching.151 152 153 Sec. 46-105. Providing notice of violation; citation and invoicing; enforcement; payment154 options; hearings.155 (a) Notice of violation under this chapter shall be provided through the issuance of a launch156 violation invoice.157 (b) Nothing herein shall be interpreted as preventing the enforcement of any violation of Florida158 Statutes or any City of Dunnellon Ordinance through other means of enforcement or in159 conjunction with any other enforcement methods including City Code.160 6

Ordinance #ORD2026-03 Boat Launch Program Page 5 of 10 First Draft 03/11/2026 City Council Meeting (c) The city may establish camera-enforced watercraft launching to allow the capture of launch161 violations at the Centennial Park Boat Ramp within the city as authorized under this section.162 Camera-enforced watercraft launching at the Centennial Park Boat Ramp shall be permitted as163 follows:164 (1) Administrative costs may be established by resolution and included with the penalties and165 included in the launch violation invoice.166 (2) The city shall identify the area in which camera-enforced watercraft launching occurs by167 placing signage that is legible and clearly visible to persons entering the area used for168 camera-enforced watercraft launching. Signs shall, at a minimum, include: identification169 of the City or its authorized operator; applicable rates and accepted payment methods170 (including any physical meters and/or web-based options); notice that camera or license171 plate recognition enforcement may be used; contact information (phone and email) for172 inquiries and appeals; and instructions or website address for reviewing photographic or173 electronic evidence.174 (3) Camera-enforced launch violation invoices must be mailed by first-class mail within five175 (5) business days of the violation. A delinquency fee may not be assessed until expiration176 of the payment periods under this section. The mailing of the invoice constitutes177 notification.178 (4) In addition to other required information under this section, camera enforced launch179 violation invoices shall state that the registered owner has a right to review the180 photographic or electronic images or the streaming video evidence that constitutes a181 rebuttable presumption against the owner of the vehicle. The invoice must provide182 instructions for viewing the evidence of the violation.183 (5) If the registered owner or co-owner of the vehicle, or the person designated as having care,184 custody, or control of the vehicle or watercraft at the time of the violation, or an authorized185 representative thereof, initiates a proceeding to challenge the violation, such person waives186 any challenge or dispute as to the delivery of the camera enforced invoice.187 (6) The photographic or electronic image or streaming video of a camera enforced launch188 violation is evidence that a violation occurred and is admissible in any proceeding to189 enforce the violation and raises a rebuttable presumption that the vehicle named in the190 launch violation invoice or shown in the photographic or electronic image or streaming191 video evidence was used in violation if it shows the clear entry and exit of the vehicle along192 with evidence being presented that payment was not made.193 (7) Violations captured via camera will result in the issuance of a launch violation invoice to194 the registered owner of the motor vehicle involved in the violation by first-class mail to the195 address of the registered owner. The owner of a vehicle is responsible and liable for196 payment of any launch violation invoice unless the owner can furnish evidence that the197 vehicle was, at the time of the launch violation, in the care, custody, or control of another198 person. In such instances, the owner of the vehicle is required, within thirty (30) calendar199 days of the date of the violation to furnish to the City an affidavit setting forth the name,200 address, and driver license number of the person who leased, rented, or otherwise had the201 care, custody, or control of the vehicle. The affidavit submitted under this subsection is202 admissible in a proceeding charging a launch violation and raises the rebuttable203 7

Ordinance #ORD2026-03 Boat Launch Program Page 6 of 10 First Draft 03/11/2026 City Council Meeting presumption that the person identified in the affidavit is responsible for payment of the204 launch violation invoice. The owner of a vehicle is not responsible for a launch violation205 invoice if the vehicle involved was, at the time, stolen or in the care, custody, or control of206 some person who did not have permission of the owner to use the vehicle. In the case of207 joint ownership of a motor vehicle, the invoice shall be mailed to the first person appearing208 on the registration, unless the first name is a business organization, in which case the209 second name appearing on the registration may be used. The owner of a leased vehicle is210 not responsible for paying the camera enforced launch violation invoice and is not required211 to submit an affidavit as provided herein if the name on the registration is in the name of212 the lessee of such vehicle.213 (8) For the issuance of invoice by mail, a watercraft launch enforcement specialist who214 discovers a watercraft launched in violation of this chapter via “non-payment” or other law215 may issue an invoice via mail to the vehicle owner as identified by the license plate number,216 vehicle identification number, or with other specificity to ensure the vehicle in violation217 can be identified and deliver the invoice to the vehicle's registered owner by mail.218 (9) Launch violation invoices may be issued by a watercraft launch enforcement specialist219 utilizing the following procedures along with any rules adopted by the city:220 A. Verify a violation following review of the approved camera playback system/automated221 image capture;222 B. Verify the registered owner;223 C. Confirm the date, time, location and all required information is identified on a launch224 violation invoice; and225 D. Issue a launch violation invoice as provided under this section.226 227 Sec. 46-106. Issuance of launch violation invoices; payment or contesting launch violation228 invoices; requesting a review.229 (a) A launch violation invoice shall provide:230 (1) The date and time of the violation;231 (2) The issuance date if different than the date and time of the violation;232 (3) The name or identification number of the individual who issued the launch violation233 invoice;234 (4) A description of the violation;235 (5) The penalty amount;236 (6) The period of time in which it must be paid or set for a watercraft launch violation hearing237 before it is considered in delinquent status;238 (7) The vehicle information;239 (8) Information on how and where the launch violation invoice may be paid;240 (9) A photo of the tag captured and instructions for viewing photographic or electronic241 evidence online via the City‑approved portal or website, if camera enforced; and242 8

Ordinance #ORD2026-03 Boat Launch Program Page 7 of 10 First Draft 03/11/2026 City Council Meeting (10) Information on how the launch violation invoice may be contested.243 (b) A person who wishes to contest launch violation invoice without being assessed additional244 penalties or costs for delinquency shall complete and submit a written or electronic request245 using the City’s form or online portal for a watercraft launch violation hearing which must be246 received by the City within thirty (30) calendar days of the date of the violation. Upon such247 request, a notice of hearing will be issued, confirming the time and date of the hearing. A copy248 of the person's driver's license and vehicle registration, or other document acceptable to the249 city attorney's office, will be necessary to set a watercraft launch violation hearing. All250 contested watercraft launch violation hearings shall be heard by a hearing officer. The city251 shall send a notice of hearing which states:252 (1) The date, time, and location of a pre-scheduled watercraft launch violation hearing; and253 (2) That a person who elects to contest the launch violation invoice may be assessed a penalty254 if found in violation after a hearing by a hearing officer;255 (3) That a person who elects to contest a launch violation invoice and then fails to appear at256 the watercraft launch violation hearing shall be deemed to have waived his or her right to257 a hearing and may be found in violation by default subject to a penalty), unless otherwise258 authorized or prohibited by law;259 (4) That unpaid violations will be in delinquent status and are subject to being sent to260 collections for payment;261 (d) The notice of hearing shall be sent by mail or e-mail to the person making the request for a262 watercraft launch violation hearing at the physical address or e-mail address provided in the263 request. A certification by the City that the notice of hearing was mailed to the physical address264 or e-mail address provided on a request for a watercraft launch violation hearing constitutes265 prima facie evidence that the person on the notice of hearing was served with the notice. Upon266 notification, the person requesting a watercraft launch violation hearing is required to comply267 with the directions on the notice of hearing or face a finding of violation due to default.268 Additional penalties or costs may be imposed by a hearing officer upon finding of a violation;269 however, a violation which was set for a watercraft launch violation hearing upon a timely270 requested watercraft launch violation hearing shall not be assessed fees for delinquency if271 timely paid after a finding of a violation.272 (e) A person who requests a watercraft launch violation hearing waives his or her right to pay the273 initial civil penalty amounts set forth in this chapter. The hearing officer, after a hearing, shall274 make a determination as to whether a launch violation has been committed and may impose a275 civil penalty unless otherwise authorized or prohibited by law, plus administrative costs.276 (f) Preliminary review of a notice of launch violation invoices may be conducted by the City’s277 Code Enforcement Office or its authorized contractor per the City’s direction.278 279 Sec. 46-107. Liability of owners; notice of delinquent status; obtaining a watercraft launch280 violation hearing upon a notice of delinquent status.281 (a) A person issued a launch violation invoice is deemed to be charged with a noncriminal civil282 infraction shall be deemed responsible for complying with the directions on the launch283 violation invoice for paying or contesting the violation.284 9

Ordinance #ORD2026-03 Boat Launch Program Page 8 of 10 First Draft 03/11/2026 City Council Meeting (b) All launch violation invoices which have not been paid or set for a watercraft launch violation285 hearing as described in this chapter shall be deemed in delinquent status at the expiration of286 the thirty (30) day time period, and the city shall send the owner of the vehicle that was issued287 a launch violation invoice a notice of delinquent status which states:288 (1) The launch violation invoice number, date, time, description, and amount of penalties to289 include the original amount of the penalty, the amount of penalties for delinquency, and290 administrative fees;291 (2) The options for methods of payment of the launch violation invoice;292 (3) The due date;293 (4) The person may still elect to contest a launch violation invoice, and/or delinquent status294 at a watercraft launch violation hearing by appearing in front of a hearing officer who295 will hear testimony and consider evidence;296 (5) The date, time, and location of a pre-scheduled watercraft launch violation hearing which297 must be confirmed along with the method for confirming the hearing;298 (6) A copy of the person's driver's license and vehicle registration shall be necessary to299 confirm a hearing date;300 (7) That failure to pay the launch violation invoice or confirm the watercraft launch violation301 hearing by the date specified will be deemed as a waiver of the owner's right to contest302 the launch violation invoice and a finding of violation will be entered for the amount303 stated in the notice of delinquent status;304 (8) That a person who elects to contest the launch violation invoice waives his or her right305 to pay the penalty amount in the notice of delinquent status and the person may be306 assessed a penalty if found in violation after a hearing by a hearing officer;307 (9) That a person who elects to contest a violation and then fails to appear shall be deemed308 to have waived his or her right to a hearing and may be found in violation by default309 subject to a penalty;310 (10) That unpaid violations shall remain in delinquent status and are subject to being sent to311 collections for payment;312 (c) The notice of delinquent status may be mailed by the City or its authorized contractor. Mailing313 constitutes proper notification.314 (d) Any person who fails to satisfy the directive on the notice of delinquent status may be assessed315 additional penalties or costs by a hearing officer.316 (e) A person who wants to contest a launch violation invoice or notice of delinquent status317 without being assessed additional penalties or costs for delinquency shall confirm the318 watercraft launch violation hearing as instructed in the notice of delinquent status within thirty319 (30) calendar days from the date of the notice of delinquent status. A copy of the owner's320 driver's license and vehicle registration will be necessary to confirm a hearing date.321 (f) A finding of violation occurs when a launch violation invoice is paid, not contested after322 notice of violation, in default, or after a hearing by a hearing officer results in a finding of323 violation. All findings of violations are considered an adjudication on the merits.324 10

Ordinance #ORD2026-03 Boat Launch Program Page 9 of 10 First Draft 03/11/2026 City Council Meeting 325 Sec. 46-108. Cancellation or continuances of hearings; burden of proof; payment after326 hearing.327 (a) A scheduled watercraft launch violation hearing shall be cancelled if full payment of the328 pending violation(s) is received prior to the hearing date. A person wanting to continue a329 watercraft launch violation hearing date shall deliver a written request for continuance to the330 city at least seventy-two (72) hours prior to the hearing date and shall be granted one331 continuance for a scheduled watercraft launch violation hearing of a contested launch332 violation invoice, or post-immobilization hearing. City staff shall administratively establish333 the procedure for delivery of a written request for a continuance and for providing notice of334 the rescheduled watercraft launch violation hearing time and date.335 (b) A violation shall be proven at a hearing by a preponderance of the evidence.336 (c) A finding of violation requires all penalties and costs to be paid within thirty (30) calendar337 days of the finding unless additional time is granted by the hearing officer or the city.338 (d) Failure to pay outstanding penalties or costs after a finding of a violation at a hearing shall339 result in the launch violation invoice being in delinquent status if not paid within the time340 period allowed.341 342 Sec. 46-109. Penalties—Fine schedule for violations.343 (a) Violations of the provisions of this article, or failure to comply with any of the requirements344 as stated, shall constitute a civil municipal code violation.345 (b) The civil municipal code fine for the first violation of this ordinance shall be $100.00 per346 violation, plus any applicable administrative costs and/or court costs.347 (c) Increased civil municipal code fines may be imposed for repeated violations of this348 ordinance. A "repeat violation" is a second or subsequent violation of this ordinance349 committed within six months of a prior violation and for which the violator admits350 responsibility or is found guilty.351 (d) The civil municipal code fine for the first repeat violation shall be $150.00, plus any352 applicable administrative costs and/or court costs.353 (e) The civil municipal code fine for a second or any subsequent repeat violation thereafter354 shall be $300.00, plus any applicable administrative and/or hearing/court costs.355 356 Sec. 46-105. Sec. 46-110. Revenue generated from launch fees.357 All revenue generated from launch fees will be placed in a restricted fund to be used for358 water-based city park maintenance, operations, and projects or improvements related to boating359 and/or parks having boat or watercraft launches.360 361 SECTION 3. CONFLICTS. In any case where a provision of this Ordinance is found to be in362 conflict with a provision of any other ordinance of this City, the provision which establishes the363 11

Page 10 of 10 higher standards for the promotion and protection of the health and safety of the people shall364 prevail.365 SECTION 4. SEVERABILITY. If any section, sentence, phrase, word, or portion of this366 Ordinance is determined to be invalid, unlawful, or unconstitutional, said determination shall not367 be held to invalidate or impair the validity, force or effect of any other section, sentence, phrase,368 word, or portion of this Ordinance not otherwise determined to be invalid, unlawful, or369 unconstitutional.370 SECTION 5. CODIFICATION. The provisions of this Ordinance shall be codified as and371 become and be made a part of the City of Dunnellon Code of Ordinances. The sections of this372 Ordinance may be renumbered or re-lettered to accomplish such intention and the word373 “Ordinance,” or similar words, may be changed to “Section,” “Article,” or other appropriate word.374 The Code codifier is granted liberal authority to codify the provisions of this Ordinance.375 SECTION 6. EFFECTIVE DATE. This Ordinance shall become effective on ____________,376 202_.377 378 Upon motion duly made and carried, the foregoing ordinance was adopted on the first reading379 on the _____ day of _______ 2026.380 381 Upon motion duly made and carried, the foregoing ordinance was adopted on the second and382 final reading on the ____ day of _______ 2026.383 384 Ordinance Posted on the City’s website on __________, 2026. Public hearing advertised on the385 City’s website on _______________ and advertised in the Riverland News on ___________.386 387 388 389 ______________________________390 Walter Green, Mayor391 Attest:392 ____________________________393 Amanda L. Odom, CMC394 City Clerk395 12

1 Business Impact Estimate This form should be included in the agenda packet for the item under which the proposed ordinance is to be considered and must be posted on the City of Dunnellon’s website by the time notice of the proposed ordinance is published. ORDINANCE #ORD2026-03 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF DUNNELLON AMENDING CHAPTER 46, ARTICLE IV OF THE CITY OF DUNNELLON CODE OF ORDINANCES REGARDING CENTENNIAL PARK BOAT RAMP LAUNCH FEES AND PENALTIES AND ENFORCEMENT; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICTS, CODIFICATION, SEVERABILITY, AND EFFECTIVE DATE. This Business Impact Estimate is provided in accordance with section 166.041(4), Florida Statutes. If one or more boxes are checked below, this means the City is of the view that a business impact estimate is not required by state law1 for the proposed ordinance, but the City is, nevertheless, providing this Business Impact Estimate as a courtesy and to avoid any procedural issues that could impact the enactment of the proposed ordinance. This Business Impact Estimate may be revised following its initial posting. ☐ The proposed ordinance is required for compliance with Federal or State law or regulation; ☐ The proposed ordinance relates to the issuance or refinancing of debt; ☐ The proposed ordinance relates to the adoption of budgets or budget amendments, including revenue sources necessary to fund the budget; ☐ The proposed ordinance is required to implement a contract or an agreement, including, but not limited to, any Federal, State, local, or private grant or other financial assistance accepted by the municipal government; ☐ The proposed ordinance is an emergency ordinance; ☐ The ordinance relates to procurement; or ☐ The proposed ordinance is enacted to implement the following: a. Development orders and development permits, as those terms are defined in s. 163.3164, and development agreements, as authorized by the Florida Local Government Development Agreement Act under ss. 163.3220-163.3243. b. Comprehensive plan amendments and land development regulation amendments initiated by an application by a private party other than the municipality. 1 See Section 166.041(4)(c), Florida Statutes. 13

2 c. Sections 190.005 and 190.046, Florida Statutes, regarding community development districts. d. Section 553.73, Florida Statutes, relating to the Florida Building Code; or e. Section 633.202, Florida Statutes, relating to the Florida Fire Prevention Code. In accordance with the provisions of controlling law, the City hereby publishes the following information: 1. Summary of the proposed ordinance (must include a statement of public purpose, such as serving the public health, safety, morals, and welfare): Within the recitals of the ordinance, the City Council of the City of Dunnellon finds that it is in the best interest of the City and the health, safety, and welfare of the public to adopt the proposed ordinance, which establishes a formal launch fee program and camera-enforced watercraft launching system at the Centennial Park Boat Ramp. The ordinance creates clear definitions for the program, authorizes installation of a camera- based enforcement system utilizing license plate recognition technology, sets a fee structure for daily and annual launch permits (with amounts to be set by Council resolution), and establishes a comprehensive administrative enforcement and hearing process. The ordinance also creates a tiered civil penalty structure for violations and dedicates all launch fee revenue to a restricted fund for water-based recreation park maintenance, operations, and improvements related to boating facilities. These amendments serve the public interest by ensuring that users of the Centennial Park Boat Ramp contribute to the cost of maintaining and improving this public resource, while establishing fair, transparent, and technologically modern enforcement mechanisms that protect the rights of vehicle owners and watercraft operators. 2. An estimate of the direct economic impact of the proposed ordinance on private, for-profit businesses in the City, if any: (a) An estimate of direct compliance costs that businesses may reasonably incur; Minimal direct compliance costs are anticipated for most businesses. Marine dealers, boat rental operators, fishing guides, and other businesses whose customers utilize the Centennial Park Boat Ramp will need to inform their customers of the new launch fee requirements. Businesses may incur minor administrative costs to communicate fee information to clients, but these are expected to be negligible. The ordinance’s clear definitions, posted signage requirements, and web-based payment options reduce the burden of compliance by making fee payment simple and accessible. Businesses are not required to collect or remit fees on behalf of their customers. (b) Any new charge or fee imposed by the proposed ordinance or for which businesses will be financially responsible; and The ordinance imposes a launch fee on individuals launching watercraft from the Centennial Park Boat Ramp, with the specific fee amount to be set by resolution of the City Council. Annual permits will also be available for 14

3 purchase. These fees apply directly to the individual launching the watercraft and are not imposed on businesses as entities. However, businesses such as fishing charter operators, boat rental companies, kayak tour guides, and similar commercial watercraft operators who regularly use the Centennial Park Boat Ramp will be financially responsible for paying the applicable daily or annual launch fee each time they use the ramp for commercial purposes. Civil fines of $100 for a first violation, $150 for a first repeat violation, and $300 for subsequent repeat violations may be assessed for non-payment, applying only to violators. (c) An estimate of the City's regulatory costs, including estimated revenues from any new charges or fees to cover such costs. The City will incur regulatory costs associated with implementing the camera- enforced watercraft launching system, including procurement and installation of license plate recognition equipment, signage, pay stations or web-based payment portals, and administrative systems for invoice processing and hearings. These costs are expected to be offset—and potentially exceeded— by revenue generated from launch fees and civil penalty collections. Administrative costs may be established by Council resolution and included in launch violation invoices. All net revenue from launch fees is dedicated by the ordinance to a restricted fund for water-based recreation park maintenance, operations, and boating-related capital improvements, ensuring that program revenues directly benefit the facilities being used. 3. Good faith estimate of the number of businesses likely to be impacted by the proposed ordinance: The ordinance is expected to have a limited direct impact on businesses. The businesses most likely to be affected are those whose operations involve regular use of the Centennial Park Boat Ramp, including fishing charter and guide services, kayak and canoe rental operators, paddleboard tour companies, boat dealers conducting water demonstrations, and similar commercial watercraft businesses. It is estimated that fewer than 20 such businesses in the Dunnellon area regularly utilize the Centennial Park Boat Ramp for commercial purposes. These businesses will need to factor the daily or annual launch fee into their operating costs. The annual permit option is intended to provide a cost-effective solution for frequent commercial users. The general public and recreational users are also subject to the fee, but private individuals launching personal watercraft are not “businesses” for purposes of this estimate. No businesses are expected to be forced to cease operations as a result of this ordinance. 4. Additional information the governing body deems useful (if any): This ordinance represents a significant step forward in the responsible management and long-term sustainability of the Centennial Park Boat Ramp, one 15

4 of Dunnellon’s most-used recreational facilities. The launch fee program is designed to ensure that users of the ramp contribute equitably to its maintenance and improvement. Key features of the program include: Enhanced Due Process: The ordinance establishes clear, accessible procedures for contesting launch violation invoices, requesting reviews, and obtaining hearings before an impartial hearing officer. Vehicle owners are afforded robust protections including the right to review photographic or electronic evidence, a 14- day window to contest invoices without delinquency penalties, and the right to one continuance of a scheduled hearing. Technological Modernization: The camera-enforced watercraft launching system utilizes license plate recognition technology to monitor and verify launch fee compliance with minimal staffing requirements. The system supports multiple payment methods including physical pay stations, web-based portals accessible via QR codes, and mobile applications, making fee payment convenient for all users. Graduated Penalties: The civil penalty structure begins at $100 for a first violation, escalates to $150 for a first repeat violation within six months, and rises to $300 for any subsequent repeat violations. This proportionate approach encourages voluntary compliance while ensuring meaningful consequences for repeat non-payment. Revenue Management: All revenue generated from launch fees is placed in a restricted fund dedicated exclusively to water-based city park maintenance, operations, and capital improvements related to boating and watercraft launch facilities. This ensures the program is self-sustaining and directly benefits the users and facilities it serves. Delinquent accounts are subject to referral to collections to maximize fee recovery. Public Safety and Access: The ordinance expressly covers all watercraft types, including motorized boats, kayaks, canoes, personal watercraft, inflatable vessels, and paddleboards, ensuring equitable application of the fee program. The Council retains the authority to waive launch fees for special events by resolution, preserving flexibility for community programming. This ordinance has been drafted consistent with the City’s authority under Chapter 166, Florida Statutes, to impose user fees for municipal services and to exercise its police and regulatory powers to promote the health, safety, and welfare of its citizens. Implementation will include installation of required signage, deployment of the camera enforcement system, establishment of fee amounts and administrative costs by Council resolution, and public outreach to inform residents, visitors, and commercial operators about the new program and available payment options. 16

First Draft 03/23/2026 City Council Special Meeting ORDINANCE NO. ORD2026-021 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF DUNNELLON, FLORIDA,2 DELETING CHAPTER 66, ARTICLE II OF THE CITY’S CODE OF3 ORDINANCES IN ITS ENTIRETY AND ADOPTING CHAPTER 66,4 ARTICLE II-A AND ARTICLE II-B IN ITS PLACE TO CREATE5 SEPARATE REGULATORY FRAMEWORKS FOR NON-METER/NON-6 PAID PARKING RULES AND VIOLATIONS AND PAID PARKING7 RULES AND VIOLATIONS; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICTS,8 CODIFICATION, SEVERABILITY, AND EFFECTIVE DATE.9 WHEREAS, the Legislature of the State of Florida has, in Chapter 166, Florida Statutes,10 conferred upon local governments the authority to adopt regulations designed to promote the11 public health, safety, and general welfare of its citizenry; and12 13 WHEREAS, under Chapter 316, Florida Statutes, the City of Dunnellon has the authority14 to regulate parking; and15 16 WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Dunnellon has determined that it is in the17 public interest to replace Chapter 66, Article II of the City’s Code of Ordinances with Articles II-18 A and II-B in order to create separate regulatory and enforcement frameworks for non-paid parking19 violations and paid parking violations in order to promote efficient administration regarding20 parking regulations overall and update the regulations to reflect current practices; and21 22 WHEREAS, the City Council wishes to protect the safety of motorists, pedestrians, and23 the general public; and24 25 WHEREAS, the City Council has determined that the following amendments promote and26 protect the general health, safety, and welfare of the residents of the City of Dunnellon.27 28 LEGISLATIVE UNDERSCORING: Underlined words constitute additions to the City of29 Dunnellon Code of Ordinances, strikethrough constitutes deletions from the original, and asterisks30 (***) indicate an omission from the existing text which is intended to remain unchanged.31 32 NOW, THEREFORE BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY33 OF DUNNELLON, FLORIDA AS FOLLOWS:34 35 SECTION 1. The “ whereas” clauses cited herein are the legislative findings of the City36 Council.37 38 SECTION 2. Chapter 66, Article II of the City’s Code of Ordinances is hereby deleted in its39 entirety. The deleted provisions are attached hereto as Exhibit “A.”40 17

Ordinance #ORD2026-02 Parking Regulations Page 2 of 35 First Draft 03/23/2026 City Council Special Meeting 41 SECTION 3. Chapter 66, Article II-A. “Stopping, Standing, and Parking – (Non-Paid Parking42 Violations)” of the City Code is hereby created as follows:43 ARTICLE II-A. STOPPING, STANDING, AND PARKING – (Non-Paid Parking Violations)44 DIVISION 1. GENERALLY45 Sec. 66-31. Definitions.46 The following words, terms, and phrases, when used in this article, shall have the meanings47 ascribed to them in this section, except where the context clearly indicates a different meaning:48 Calendar days mean each day of the week, and include Saturdays, Sundays, and legal49 holidays. Thus, in computing any period of time prescribed or allowed by this article, the day of50 the act, event, or default from which the designated period of time begins to run shall not be51 included; however, the last day of the period so computed shall be included, even if it is a Saturday,52 Sunday or legal holiday, any provision of this Code to the contrary notwithstanding. If any period53 of time under this article is sought to be complied with by means of mailing, the date of actual54 receipt of the mail by the city, not the date of posting, shall be deemed the date of compliance.55 Fire zone means an area designated as such that is reserved solely for vehicles of the fire56 department or any firefighting organization, the police department, the public services department,57 or any other public service or public utilities vehicles used to combat a fire.58 No parking zone means an area designated as such where no vehicle may be parked, except59 public vehicles in an emergency.60 Parking enforcement officer means a person designated as a parking enforcement officer who61 has successfully completed a training program established and approved by the Florida Criminal62 Justice Standards and Training Commission.63 64 Sec. 66-32. State statutes adopted.65 The provisions of F.S. §§ 316.1945, 316.195, 316.1951, 316.1955, 316.1957, 316.1958,66 316.1959, 316.1965, 316.1967, 316.1974, and 316.1975, as such statutes pertain to parking67 violations, are hereby adopted and incorporated in this article by reference. Any violation of these68 statutes is considered as a violation of this article.69 70 Sec. 66-33. Establishment of parking zones.71 The city may approve parking zones regulating the place and duration of parking on parking72 areas, lots, streets, and rights-of-way of the city.73 74 Sec. 66-34. Parking prohibited on certain areas, lots, streets, or rights-of-way._75 When signs are erected giving notice thereof, no person shall at any time park a vehicle upon76 any so designated and posted parking area, lot, street or right-of-way of the city.77 18

Ordinance #ORD2026-02 Parking Regulations Page 3 of 35 First Draft 03/23/2026 City Council Special Meeting 78 Sec. 66-35. Parking prohibited on one side of certain streets and/or rights-of-way.79 When signs are erected giving notice thereof, no person shall at any time park a vehicle on80 the prohibited side of any so designated and posted street and/or right-of-way of the city.81 82 Sec. 66-36. Parking prohibited during certain hours.83 When signs are erected giving notice thereof, no person shall park a vehicle between the hours84 specified upon any so posted or designated parking area, lot, street, or right-of-way of the city.85 86 Sec. 66-37. Parking in restricted zone; parking for certain purposes prohibited.87 (a) No person shall stop, stand, or park a vehicle for any purpose or length of time in any88 restricted parking zone other than for the purpose for which parking in such zone is restricted,89 except that a driver of a passenger vehicle may stop temporarily in such a zone for the purpose90 of and while actually engaged in the loading or unloading of passengers when such stopping91 does not interfere with any vehicle which is waiting to enter or about to enter the zone for the92 purpose of parking in accordance with the purpose for which parking is restricted.93 (b) No person shall park a vehicle upon any parking area, lot, street, or right-of-way of the city,94 for the principal purpose of:95 (1) Displaying a vehicle for sale.96 (2) Washing, greasing or repairing the vehicle, except repairs necessitated by an emergency.97 (3) Displaying signage.98 (4) Selling merchandise from the vehicle, except in a duly established marketplace or when99 so authorized or licensed under this Code or any other city ordinance.100 (5) Storage or as junk or dead storage for more than 24 hours.101 (6) Soliciting orders for or from which goods are to be sold directly to the customer;102 however, this subsection shall not apply to vehicles of dealers where the vehicles are103 parked temporarily for the purpose of soliciting orders from, or sale to, the occupants of104 the immediate premises only.105 Sec. 66-38. Improper parking: parking within designated spaces, streets, and right-of-way.106 (a) Any vehicle stopped, standing, or parked in or alongside a parking space as designated107 pursuant to this article shall park within the lines or markings designating such parking space.108 It is unlawful to park any vehicle in any such way that the same shall not be within the area109 so designated by such lines, delineations, markings, or sign post that corresponds with the110 parking space. The front bumper of the vehicle must be even with the lines, markings, or sign111 post that corresponds with the parking space or in close proximity thereto without parking112 beyond the established parking space, post or sign.113 19

Ordinance #ORD2026-02 Parking Regulations Page 4 of 35 First Draft 03/23/2026 City Council Special Meeting (b) No person shall park a vehicle in a street of the city other than parallel with the edge of the114 curb or paved roadway headed in the direction of lawful traffic movement, and with the curb115 side wheels of the vehicle within 12 inches of the curb or paved edge of the roadway, except,116 upon those portions of streets which have been marked, signed or metered for angle parking,117 vehicles shall be parked at the angle to the curb indicated by such mark or sign with the right118 front wheel against the curb. All vehicles shall be parked within the lined space provided for119 parking. All vehicles shall only be parked in a space designated as a zone which allows120 parking by the particular vehicle, and shall not park in a space which disallows parking by the121 particular vehicle.122 (c) A vehicle shall not occupy more than a single designated parking space.123 (d) It is unlawful to park in a street or within the right-of-way except in designated parking spaces124 or parking lanes.125 (e) In unmarked areas, vehicles shall park in an orderly manner as directed by signage or126 instructions set forth by the city.127 128 Sec. 66-39. Leaving keys in ignition in parked vehicle.129 No person shall leave a parked vehicle unattended while allowing the keys to remain in the130 ignition of the vehicle or in plain view within the vehicle from outside the vehicle.131 132 DIVISION 2. ENFORCEMENT133 134 Sec. 66-60. Enforcement, in general.135 Enforcement of parking violations, and impoundment and immobilization of vehicles as136 provided herein serves a municipal purpose. Article VIII, section 2(b) of the Florida Constitution137 along with F.S. § 166.021, gives municipalities "home rule" powers. Article V, Section 1 of the138 Florida Constitution along with F.S. Ch. 162, empowers local governments to use local code139 enforcement boards or special magistrates. F.S. Ch. 316, provides the city with original jurisdiction140 over all streets and highways, except state roads, and allows for the placement of traffic control141 devices. In addition, F.S. Ch. 316, provides local jurisdictions with the authority to regulate142 specified activities on streets and highways to include, but not be limited to, parking and restricting143 the use of the streets. Municipalities are expressly authorized to regulate the parking of motor144 vehicles for any purpose with respect to streets, highways, or other property under the jurisdiction145 of the municipality. It is the intent of this article to regulate and enforce the enumerated areas146 within which the city may control certain traffic movements or parking within the jurisdiction of147 the City of Dunnellon as provided under F.S. Ch. 316, which shall be supplemental to any148 provisions of this article, but nothing herein shall be in conflict with F.S. Ch. 316. Unless otherwise149 specified, the regulation and disposition of violations of this article shall be enforced by using a150 hearing officer as defined herein. Nothing in this article shall limit the City’s authority to employ151 multiple parking enforcement or payment methods concurrently. All such methods shall have152 equal force and effect under this Code.153 20

Ordinance #ORD2026-02 Parking Regulations Page 5 of 35 First Draft 03/23/2026 City Council Special Meeting Sec. 66-61. Enforcement; violations.154 Notice of violation under this article shall be provided through the issuance of a parking155 ticket. Uniform traffic citations prepared by the Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor156 Vehicles may not be issued by being attached to an unattended vehicle. A uniform traffic citation157 shall not be used for a parking violation of the Code. Nothing herein shall be interpreted as158 preventing the enforcement of any violation of Florida Statutes or any City of Dunnellon159 Ordinance through other means of enforcement or in conjunction with any other enforcement160 methods including City Code.161 (a) Issuance of parking tickets. The law enforcement department of the city, acting through city162 police officers or parking enforcement specialists, shall issue municipal parking tickets to the163 operator if the motor vehicle is attended, and if the motor vehicle is unattended, attach such164 ticket, issued to the registered owner, to the vehicle in a conspicuous place.165 (b) Contents of parking ticket. The ticket shall specifically describe the following:166 (1) The date and time of the violation;167 (2) The issuance date if different than the date and time of the violation;168 (3) The name or identification number of the individual who issued the ticket;169 (4) A description of the violation;170 (5) The fine amount;171 (7) The vehicle information;172 (8) Information on how and where the ticket may be paid;173 (9) Information on how the ticket may be contested within 30 days of issuance.174 (c) Liability for payment of fine. The registered owner is responsible and liable for payment of175 any parking ticket violations.176 Sec. 66-62. Payment of fine; appeals.177 (a) Appeals for violations of this article shall be referred to the county court for the county of the178 Fifth Judicial Circuit.179 (b) An individual receiving a ticket pursuant to this section shall have 30 days from the date of180 issuance to pay the fine per the instructions on the ticket or request an appeal per subsection181 (c) below.182 (c) Appeal of parking ticket.183 (1) Any individual who receives a parking ticket issued pursuant to the requirements of this184 article may voluntarily elect to appeal the parking ticket and request a hearing within 30185 days from issuance of the ticket, by requesting an appeal with the county court for the186 county of the Fifth Judicial Circuit per the instructions on the parking ticket.187 (2) Any person who elects to appear before a designated official to present evidence waives188 his or her right to pay the fine cited on the ticket. The official, after a hearing, shall make189 21

Ordinance #ORD2026-02 Parking Regulations Page 6 of 35 First Draft 03/23/2026 City Council Special Meeting a determination as to whether a parking violation has been committed and may impose190 a civil penalty or the fine amount designated on the ticket, plus court costs.191 (d) Failure to pay fine. If the fine is not paid within 30 days from issuance, and no appeal is filed,192 then the appearance before the county court of persons who fail to comply with the provisions193 of this division may be compelled by the issuance of a summons by the deputy clerk of the194 court for the county of the Fifth Judicial Circuit. A warrant may be issued by the court for the195 arrest of any person who fails to appear in response to such summons.196 197 Sec. 66-63. Vehicles parked in violation of regulations deemed nuisance; liability of owners.198 (a) The owner of any vehicle shall be held responsible for any vehicle found upon a street or199 highway in violation of any provision of this article, or any ordinance(s) or executive order200 for emergency which regulates the stopping, standing, or parking of vehicles. Nothing201 contained in this article shall limit the ability of the city to seek other enforcement action as202 may be permitted in the Code nor limit the ability of the city to enjoin a nuisance.203 (b) It is unlawful for any vehicle in violation of th