City Council Work Session

1. Call to Order - Roll Call 2. Discussion Items a. South Gateway Inundation Park Project Presentation MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION CITY OF NEW PORT RICHEY COUNCIL CHAMBERS, FIRST FLOOR, CITY HALL, 5919 MAIN ST., NEW PORT RICHEY, FL 34652 June 3, 2025 5:00 PM ORDER OF BUSINESS The meeting was called to order by Mayor Chopper Davis at 5:00 p.m. Those in attendance were Mayor Chopper Davis, Councilman Matt Murphy, Councilman Peter Altman and Councilman Brian Jonas. Absent: Councilman Bertell Butler IV. Also in Attendance were City Manager Debbie L. Manns,City Clerk Judy Meyers, Public Works Director Robert Rivera, Community & Development Director Dale Hall, and Police Chief Bob Kochen. City Manager Manns introduced the item to Council. She stated the purpose of this work session was to review a presentation by Stroud Engineering regarding the South Gateway Inundation Park Project. She stated we have submitted a grant for this project a couple of years ago. City Manager Manns then gave a brief history of the acquisition of the surrounding properties. She stated this a project that is in the current CIP. She then introduced Public Works Director Robert Rivera who then introduced Brent Heath who then made the presentation to Council. Mr. Heath began his presentation by highlighting the intent and purpose of the Gateway Inundation Pond. The Gateway project is bounded by Main Street, US Highway 19, River Road and South Road. Mr. Heath then highlighted the first concept of the project which included a pedestrian loop around the pond. Updated cost estimate for 2025 for this concept is $2.5M. Mr. Heath then highlighted concept number two which removed the park and public elements. Cost estimate for concept two is $2M. Mr. Heath then highlighted concept number three which included a limited pond area which is one-third of the capacity as concept one. The cost estimate is $2M. Mayor Davis spoke regarding concept one and the park and City Manager Manns stated that it has been some time since we discussed this project but the original plan was for low density residential. Councilman Altman stated we are on a time limit for Penny and then he spoke regarding traffic. He stated the time has come for us to see those who have the money to develop the site can do. He stated it will be developed in conjunction with a public/private partnership. He 1

3. Adjournment stated he suggests that we get as innovative as we can. He stated it is time we allow elevation on a project like this. City Manager Manns stated that we have been in contact with the grant provider and have asked for an extension on the grant and additional funding but have not heard back yet. She stated we do have enough of an assemblage now that if we went out to RFP we would get quality proposals. She stated the real estate value has increased so much in this area and today's values command over $1M per acre so we need to be mindful of that. Mayor Davis stated that concepts two and three put the park element more towards River Road. City Manager Manns stated integration is an important element. There being no further business to consider, upon proper motion, the meeting adjourned at 5:33 p.m. (signed) _________________________________ Judy Meyers, MMC City Clerk 2