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Palmetto City Commission Meeting Agenda for September 28, 2015

Original title: 13846

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What This Bill Does

The Palmetto City Commission will consider the final , the final FY 2016 budget, and various items during its regular meeting on September 28, 2015. Mayor Shirley Groover Bryant will present public service awards, and the commission will review special function permits and legal bills.

Why it matters

Residents can review proposed local government spending, tax rates, upcoming community events, and public hearing schedules for the city of Palmetto.

Who It Affects

Groups the bill's text affects, as described in the record. Being affected is not a position for or against it.

Directly affected

Palmetto Residents

Residents are subject to the city's final millage rate and FY 2016 budget decisions.

Directly affected

Event Organizers

Permits for local events like parades and car shows are reviewed and considered for approval.

Key Facts

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Frequently Asked Questions

When and where is the Palmetto City Commission meeting taking place?
The meeting takes place on September 28, 2015, at 7:00 PM at 516 8th Avenue West, Palmetto, Florida.
How can residents participate in public comment?
Speakers must complete a Speakers Card prior to the meeting stating their name, address, and topic. Speakers will be sworn in, and comments are limited to two minutes.
What major budget items are scheduled for a public hearing?
The commission will hold a public hearing for the final (Resolution 2015-27) and the final FY 2016 budget (Resolution 2015-28).

What else do you want to know?

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Connected Entities

First Baptist, J.Freeman, Action Team of Manatee School for the Arts and 14 more
OrganizationFirst Baptist“Host of fall festival”Map →
PersonJ.Freeman“City staff for budget presentation”Map →
OrganizationAction Team of Manatee School for the Arts“Award recipient”Map →
PersonHarold Smith“Commissioner, Ward 1”Map →
OrganizationFPL“Utility agreement party”Map →
locationManatee“County location”Map →
PersonJoseph Fenton“Code Enforcement Officer”Map →
locationPalmetto“City location in Florida”Map →
PersonKathleen Riley“Code Enforcement Officer”Map →
OrganizationBlalock Walters“Legal services firm”Map →
PersonTambra Varnadore“Commissioner, Ward 2”Map →
PersonShirley Groover Bryant“Mayor of Palmetto”Map →
PersonBrian Williams“Vice Mayor and Commissioner, Ward 3”Map →
PersonJonathan Davis“Commissioner-at-Large 1”Map →
PersonTamara Cornwell“Commissioner-at-Large 2”Map →
OrganizationFisher & Phillips“Legal services firm”Map →
OrganizationPalmetto High School“Host of homecoming parade”Map →

Sources

Open source document

www.palmettofl.org

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  • Controversy10
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