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Cedar Key Commission Meeting: November 18, 2025

Original title: 11-18-2025-Commission-Meeting-Agenda-Packet

City Budget Development Review Infrastructure Local Ordinances Grant Funding Transportation

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The Frame

What this does

Residents and business owners may be affected by new development approvals, changes to city budget allocations, and potential updates to insurance requirements for rental vehicles like golf carts.

Who is mentioned in the record

Potentially affected actors named in the source documents. Mention is not a position.

Local Business Owners

Business owners on Dock Street and those operating rental vehicles may be affected by changes to festival planning and insurance requirements.

Property Owners near 12050 SR 24 and 409 1st Street

Property owners near these development sites are subject to quasi-judicial review processes regarding land use changes.

What changed

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Summary

The Cedar Key Commission will meet to review development applications, approve budget amendments, and discuss local infrastructure projects. Key items include a $75,000 grant for shoreline protection, a $20,000 energy planning subcontract, and potential changes to local golf cart insurance requirements.

Key Facts

The Commission will consider accepting a $75,000 Community Planning and Technical Assistance (CPTA) grant for shoreline and infrastructure protection.
The Commission will vote on responding to an RFP for the ETIPP Cohort 5 Strategic Energy Planning Track, which includes a $20,000 subcontract for the city.
The Commission will review Resolution No. 503 to amend the 2024-2025 budget, increasing appropriations for various funds including emergency management and marina repairs.
A quasi-judicial hearing is scheduled for a change of use application at 12050 SR 24 (Low Key Hideaway) from a hotel to a bar and storage space.
A quasi-judicial hearing is scheduled for a development review at 409 1st Street (New Steamers Clam Bar & Grill) for new restaurant construction.
The Commission will discuss modifying city law regarding insurance requirements for golf carts and e-bikes to align with state statute requirements.
Nick Roney has requested approval to assume the lease for Cedar Key Boat Rentals and Island Tours for Inner Deck A and Marina Slip #23.

Frequently Asked Questions

How can I participate in the quasi-judicial hearings?

Affected parties must complete a registration card in the form prescribed by the Commission prior to the start of the hearing.

What is the purpose of the $75,000 CPTA grant?

The grant is for planning and technical assistance to advance shoreline and infrastructure protection, specifically for the Marina Resiliency & Shoreline Protection Planning Study.

Why It Matters

Residents and business owners may be affected by new development approvals, changes to city budget allocations, and potential updates to insurance requirements for rental vehicles like golf carts.

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Discoveries

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Budgetary Surplus Utilization

The city is actively managing a $26,000 surplus and adjusting appropriations across multiple departments, including emergency management and marina maintenance.

Cedar Key Commission

Connected Entities

personJim Wortham“Commissioner.”Map →

personJeff Webb“Mayor of Cedar Key.”Map →

personMel Beckham“Commissioner.”Map →

organizationCedar Key Commission“The governing body of the City of Cedar Key.”Map →

personLaura Roberts“City Clerk.”Map →

personDennis Gill“Applicant for development review.”Map →

personNancy Sera“Commissioner.”Map →

personNick Roney“Applicant for boat rental lease.”Map →

personJolie Davis“Commissioner.”Map →

Sources

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cityofcedarkey.org

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