CITY COMMISSION WORK SESSION

PRESENT: City Commission: Also Present: CALL TO ORDER DUNEDIN, FLOR IDA MINUTES OF THE CITY COMMISSION WORK SESSION APRIL 2, 2024 9:00 A.M. Mayor Julie Ward Bujalski , Vice Mayor Maureen "Moe" Freaney , Commissioners Jeff Gow , John Tornga and Robert Walker City Manager Jennifer Bramley, City Attorney Jennifer Cowan , City Clerk Rebecca Schlichter, Deputy City Manager Jorge Quintas, Parks & Recreation Director Vince Gizzi , Fire Chief Jeff Parks , CRA/Economic Development Director Bob lronsmith, Community Development Director George Kinney, Human Resource/Risk Management Director Theresa E Smalling, Ph.D. , Communications Director Sue Burness , Utilities Director Janice Bennett, Solid Waste Director Bill Pickrum , Deputy Fire Chief Mike Handoga , Recreation Superintendent Jocelyn Brodhead , Utilities Assistant Director/City Engineer Mary Sheets , Public Services Manager Mark Walters, Environmental Program Manager Michelle Monteclaro , Strategy & Sustainability Manager Nicole Delfino, Public Works & Utilities Department Engineering Consultant Bruce Wirth , Hydrogeologist Mike Moschenik, Sustainability Program Manager Natalie Gass , Senior Public Works Designer Alejandro Gonzalez, City Arborist Rick Warner , Sanitation & Recycling Environmental Specialist Savannah Bunch , Stormwater Environmental Specialist Nicole Silverman, Multimedia Public Information Coordinator Brooke Nolan and approximately eighteen people in the audience. Mayor Bujalski called the April 2, 2024, Work Session to order at 9:00 a.m. Mayor Bujalski advised Agenda Item 3.c. Contract Award of Bid#24-1259 for the Eagle Scout Park Pickleball Courts would be moved to the first item under Action Items. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE City Attorney Cowan led the Pledge of Allegiance. 1. PRESENTATIONS 1.a. Arbor Day Proclamation Vice Mayor Freaney read the Arbor Day proclamation urging all Dunedin citizens to attend the Tree Give-A-Way , which begins at 8:00 a.m. on Saturday , April 13 th at the Achieva Credit Union Corporate Headquarters located at 1659 Achieva Way. Parks & Recreation Director Gizzi introduced new City Arborist Rick Warner and gave a brief review of his education , professional experience , and qualifications . Mr. Warner commented he started here in the City of Dunedin when he got his certification in 2008 under then City Arborist Mayberry. He had a business in the City for 16 years and he knew former City Arborist Wilson well. He is honored and wants to do his best to represent the City . He advised that for the Tree Give-Away , they have about 750 trees in 12 varieties , 11 of which are Florida native ; he listed the types of trees available this year . He noted identification as a Dunedin resident will be required to obtain two trees. Parks staff will be available for the drive-through event. 24-1

Work Session Minutes April 2, 2024 1.b. Earth Month Proclamation Dunedin City Commission Commissioner Gow read the proclamation designating the month of April as Earth Month in Dunedin , calling upon all residents of this great City to be engaged in local and global efforts to protect our environment and join in supporting the goals of this worthwhile effort . Sustainability Program Manager Gass accepted the proclamation and shared information on some of the activities and events happening throughout the month. New City Employees were introduced and their qualifications were briefly reviewed: Stormwater Environmental Specialist Nicole Silverman Sanitation & Recycling Environmental Specialist Savannah Bunch CITIZEN INPUT Mayor Bujalski advised now was the time for anyone in the audience who wished to speak on a topic that is not already on the agenda. Seeing and hearing no one wishing to speak , she moved to the next agenda item. 2. CONSENT AGENDA 2.a. Approve the Minutes for the: Approve the Minutes for the: A. 2/13/2024 Strategic Planning Workshop B. 2/22/2024 Regular Meeting C. 3/5/2024 Work Session 2.b. Board and Committee Appointments A. Arts and Culture Advisory Committee - Move Alan McHale from an alternate to a regular term ending 4/1 /2027 - Move Alan Feldshue from an alternate to a regular term ending 4/1/2027 - Reappoint Scott Sallyards to a regular term ending 4/1/2027 - Appoint Evelyn Dufner to a regular term ending 4/1/2027 - Appoint Ashley Haynes to an alternate term ending 4/1/2027 - Appoint Katie Green to an alternate term ending 4/1/2027 2.c. Award of a GEC Service Authorization Task Assignment to Kimley-Horn & Associates, Inc., for the Virginia Street Water Main (WM) Replacement Project, in the amount of $158,021. 2.d. Award of Bid #24-1256, Well No.1 Rehabilitation to Southeast Drilling Services, Inc., of Tampa, FL, in the total amount of $314,000. 2.e. Request approval to issue a Purchase Order (PO) via "Piggybacking" a PAEC Agreement with Precision Sidewalk Safety Corporation (PSSC) for the City Sidewalk Inspection & Maintenance Program in the amount of $200,000 for FY24. MOTION: Motion was made by Commissioner Tornga and seconded by Commissioner Gow to approve the Consent Agenda except for Items 2.d and 2 e. Public Input Mayor Bujalski opened public input on any Consent item. Hearing and seeing no one wishing to speak , Mayor Bujalski closed the public input. VOTE: Motion carried unanimously . 24-2

Work Session Minutes April 2, 2024 ITEMS PULLED FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA- Dunedin City Commission 2.d. Award of Bid #24-1256, Well No.1 Rehabilitation to Southeast Drilling Services, Inc., of Tampa, FL, in the total amount of $314,000. Hydrogeologist Mike Moschenik advised: This municipal well is located behind the Truist Bank Building on the Pinellas Trail ; it has been serving the citizens of Dunedin for over 100 years and still produces great quality water. The casing has degraded , so that will be restored with a stainless-steel casing and a pump test to make sure the well is performing in terms of water quality and production as expected. There will also be a new pump and motor. This is the last submersible configuration that will be installed , replacing all the old above-ground turbines of the past. He expects the well to perform as it always has , which is one of the best. Utilities Director Bennett explained the contractor puts in a temporary pump to do the capacity test that is done prior to investing in all the equipment; that is being confirmed in advance . Regarding the differences in the bid amounts , Mr. Moschenik explained there were only two bids ; the selected contractor currently has a maintenance agreement with the City and does work with the City on a regular basis and has a good reputation. Ms. Bennett explained the failure of this well was mechanical , i.e. the pumping equipment ; it was not with the water quality or the aquifer . She noted that with as many wells as Dunedin has, rotating and gently removing water from various parts of the aquifer is an important best management practice , ensuring no further degradation of the resource . Commissioner Gow emphasized the historical importance of Well No.1 to the City ; in the event it is a failure and can no longer be operated, he noted his concern that it is not just covered up; there should be some acknowledgement for history. Mr. Moschenik advised that in 2017 , Well No.1 was designated as a historical landmark and has a plaque on the building ; therefore, it will always have the respect it deserves , having served many in the past , continues to do so , and hopefully for years to come . Public Input Mayor Bujalski opened public input on this Consent item. Kathy Kolankiewicz of 922 Gulf View Blvd . asked how many wells are in Dunedin and Mr . Moschenik advised there are 29 production wells. Hearing and seeing no one else wishing to speak, Mayor Bujalski closed the public input. MOTION: Motion was made by Vice Mayor Freaney and seconded by Commissioner Walker to approve Consent Agenda item 2d. VOTE: Motion carried unanimously. 2.e. Request approval to issue a Purchase Order (PO) via "Piggybacking" a PAEC Agreement with Precision Sidewalk Safety Corporation (PSSC) for the City Sidewalk Inspection & Maintenance Program, in the amount of $200,000 for FY24. Public Services Manager Walters advised in terms of going out to contract versus piggybacking on a contract , he did not think the City had the funds to have a major contract currently. Pinellas County is putting out about a $2 Million sidewalk contract. This buys the City time over a 10-year period in getting a big area done ; they are saving money as well as a lot of trip and falls . It is saving time for the repairs. 24-3

Work Session Minutes April 2, 2024 Dunedin City Commission Hunan Resources/Risk Management Director Smalling advised that in relation to the safety and liability , she believed the aspects of consideration of improved and wider sidewalks is included in the Multimodal Transportation Plan that Community Development has developed ; they have earmarked various sections of the City for sidewalks as a part of balancing pedestrians with traffic . With the amount of sidewalk in the City , it would be a challenge. With the piggybacking on this contract , the City does not have the personnel to maintain all the sidewalks , so it will help . Community Development Director Kinney advised that in terms of two different departments looking at the sidewalks and the Multimodal Transportation Plan , he did not believe there was a nexus to the existing program being considered today ; however , there is a plan from the Community Development standpoint to get back into that Multimodal Transportation Plan and do a little more work with both bicycle and pedestrian improvements. The Multimodal Plan does not generally specify sidewalks for different kinds of environment such as local roads and urban areas. Public Services Manager Walters advised this coming year the hope is to complete the Ranchwood area , which is huge ; that would also complete Ameberlea and Pipers Glen. He thinks the program might be at 40% after this year and noted some of the newer subdivisions will not need as much work as the older ones . Mayor Bujalski commented regarding neighborhoods with no sidewalks and suggested getting back to that program . She noted that in areas where there are wider roadways and people are walking in the road , it is just not safe , and there are neighborhoods where there should be a process and plan for adding sidewalks. Public Input Mayor Bujalski opened public input on any Consent item. Hearing and seeing no one wishing to speak , Mayor Bujalski closed the public input. MOTION: Motion was made by Commissioner Walker and seconded by Commissioner Gow to approve Consent Agenda item 2.e . VOTE: 3. ACTION ITEMS Motion carried unanimously . 3.c. Contract Award of Bid #24-1259 for the Eagle Scout Park Pickleball Courts in the amount of $728 ,516 .00. Staff Present ation Parks & Recreation Director Giz zi advised: The Parks & Recreation Department worked diligently over the past year and a half to find a space to construct a dedicated pickleball court facility beginning with a public meeting on January 4, 2023 . After much research and community engagement , staff presented the recommendation to repurpose the 3 tennis courts at Eagle Scout Park to 10 pickleball courts. This recommendation was supported by the Parks & Recreation Advisory Committee and approved by the City Commission at the meeting on July 27 , 2023. Staff subsequently received a scope and fee proposal from Kimley-Horn to provide the design services , preparation of construction documents , bid documents , and limited construction services . The scope includes the removal of existing materials except for the concrete base , so most of the tennis court will remain ; the scope also includes expansion of the concrete on two sides, north and east; installation of new premiere sport surfacing; fencing; nets ; wind screens ; shade structures ; bench seating ; programmable LED lighting ; and sidewalk connect io ns to the courts . A bid alternative 24-4

Work Session Minutes April 2, 2024 Dunedin City Commission to install a sidewalk from Virginia Avenue into the park for improved pedestrian access was included in the bid package. The project was put out to bid with submissions due on March 12, 2024. The City received four (4) proposals. Sport Surfaces LLC was the lowest bidder; however , their bid was rejected , as they were not properly licensed. The lowest , responsive, and responsible bidder was Timm Group Building and General Contractor in the amount of $728,516.00 , including the bid alternative for the additional sidewalk into the park and a contingency allowance of 10%. The contractor's references have been checked and they were favorable. Staff recommends Commission approval. Commission Questions In response to the questions from Vice Mayor Freaney , Mr. Gizzi advised: Referring to a rendering provided , he noted the awning structures that is about a 10' pathway through the middle of the courts with 10 benches; there is LED lighting around the perimeter and the sidewalk coming off Virginia for safety. The Project Manager will be Public Works & Utilities Department Engineering Consultant Bruce Wirth. Also , Kimley-Horn will be doing some moderate inspections. Commissioner Tornga inquired regarding any other entrance, and Mr. Gizzi noted there is a small parking lot next to the Public Works Compound on the east side of the park . Mr. Wirth explained the only real access is along the west side. In response to the questions from Commissioner Gow: Regarding timing for the project , Mr. Wirth explained the process, noting the contractor has been told the City would like to fast-track this project ; his expectation is to begin construction in May , with substantial completion in 60 days and final completion in 90 days. Mr. Gizzi advised the hours will be 7:00 a.m. - 10:00 p.m.; the lights will have a control button for the lights to stay on for 1 hour ; if players want to stay longer , they push the button again . At 10 :00 p.m., the lights will completely go off automatically. Bike racks will be incorporated. Discussion ensued regarding having heard from residents about the soccer fields . Mr . Gizzi advised they had a meeting and there is a plan to get the fields back into shape. Mayor Bujalski asked for the information about parking and Mr. Gizzi advised the estimate is 60 parking spaces , which is mostly grass as it is now for the tennis courts. Public Input Mayor Bujalski opened the item to public input. Jessica Raines thanked the Mayor , Commissioners , and City Manager for never giving up and believing these permanent Pickleball courts were an amenity the City needed . She wanted to recognize Parks & Recreation Administrative Superintendent Lanie Sheets , Recreation Superintendent Jocelyn Brodhead , and Parks & Recreation Director Vince Gizzi for their efforts in making sure the courts would meet the needs of all levels of players and maximize the efficiency of the courts and the opportunities offered to the residents. Pickleball is the fastest-growing sport in America , and Dunedin sees this and acted on it. Pickleball is a sport that can be played by grandparents, parents , and children all on one court ; it is an opportunity for anyone of any age to get 24-5

Work Session Minutes April 2, 2024 Dunedin City Commission together , to be outside , and get exercise . Permanent courts will allow more people to give the sport a try because they will not have to bring a net. Charlie Street asked if there will be any improvements to the exist ing bathrooms. Mary Jo Vanbeek of Lagoon Drive also thanked the City for the Pickleball courts and expressed appreciation for the thoughtful design. She asked if there will be a fence between the courts and what the plan is for the Highlander Courts , specifically if the lines will be left. She also asked about the floating surface mentioned . Lee of Lake Highlander Mobile Home Park asked about the bathrooms and water fountains and about court cover . She hoped the lines on the Highlander Courts would be left because more and more people are playing Pickleball. Hearing and seeing no one else wishing to speak , the public input was closed . Response to Public Input Mr . Gizzi advised : The existing bathrooms are about 10 years old and are prefabricated mostly for the use of the Community Garden and the Dunedin Garden Club. Currently , there is no plan for the bathrooms ; howeve r, there can be further consideration in the budget process. Mayor Bujalski noted it is a phased approach . There is a water fountain at the locat ion and there can be an improvem ent ; however , most people bring their own water . There are half fences at 4', and there is an opening between the two sides . The Highlander courts are being considered right now and Kimley-Horn is coming out to look at them . Mr . Wirth explained there is a proposal that will possibly go out to bid this summer ; if funding is available , there may be constructi on in the fall. Mr. Gizzi advised leaving the lines is to be determined after seeing the play on the new courts , and it is an easy fix in terms of painting new lines. Mayor Bujalski noted there is not a complete court cover ; it is only over the center . Regarding the question of a float ing surface , Mr. Wirth explained it is a surface that is layered on top of the existing concrete ; it is built for outdoor courts in the sunlight , heat and expans ion, and so forth. Mr. Gizzi added that research in dicated it is one of the best ; it is called the Sportmaster Pro Cushion Premium Court Surfacing , intended for recreational courts. In response to the question from Vice Mayor Freaney , Mr . Gizzi acknowledged there is continued communication with tenn is players that will continue about every 6 weeks , and he noted some improvements are being made , such as the bathrooms at Highlander and filling the cracks. MOTION : Motion was made by Vice Mayor Freaney and seconded by Commissioner Walker to approve the award of Bid # 24-1259 for the Eagle Scout Park Pickleball Courts to the Timm Group Building and General Contrac tor of New Port Richey , Florida in the amount of $728 ,516 .00. VOTE : Motion carried unanimously with Commissioners Gow , Tornga , Walker , Freaney , and Mayor Bujalski voting aye . Voting nay : None . BREAK 10:17 A.M. -10:28 P.M. 3.a. Resolution 24-08, for FY23 SAFER Grant applicat ion, for Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response (SAFER) Grant Program to Hire Six (6) Firefighters in a Grant Request of approximately $2 million , with No Match ; and an estimated cost to the City of $160,000 over a 24-6

Work Session Minutes April 2, 2024 Dunedin City Commission three (3) year period for items such as protective equipment, uniforms, education/training, or physicals. City Attorney Cowan read Resolution 24-08 by title only. MOTION: Motion was made by Vice Mayor Freaney and seconded by Commissioner Tornga to adopt Resolution 24-08 by the City Commission to authorize the City Manager to apply for , and if awarded , acceptance of a Department of Homeland Security (OHS) , Federal Emergency Management Agency's (FEMA) Staffing for Fire and Emergency Response (SAFER) Grant to hire six (6) firefighters, at an approximate cost of two (2) million dollars , which will cover salaries and benefits , over a three (3) year period with no matching funds requirements. The City is responsible for costs related to items such as protective equipment , uniforms, education/training, or physicals. Staff Presentation Fire Chief Parks advised : The three front line fire engines were staffed with a maximum of four firefighters each and a minimum of three firefighters prior to April 2023 . At that time , Pinellas County approved the use of Rescue 60, which required the County-funded Paramedic on Engine 60 be moved to Rescue 60; this subsequently lowered the staffing on Engine 60 to a maximum/minimum of three personnel. Truck 60 has always been staffed at a maximum/minimum of three personnel , although this limits the functionality of Truck 60 due to this staffing condition. Throughout Pinellas County , many trucks operate on a four-firefighter team , which allows for the team to be split into two groups , such that one group can perform truck duties inside the structure while another team operates the aerial apparatus outside . There is a need to add two additional firefighters , per shift , to bring the staffing on Engine 60 and Truck 60 back to four at maximum , which will return the firefighter that was "reassigned" with the Rescue 60 addition ; this will allow Truck 60 to have the four (4) firefighters to enable the unit to be utilized as a more effect ive unit. The last time additional firefighters were added to the department was 2003 , when Truck 60 went from 2 to 3 firefighters. The call volume has increased over 40% from 2007 , and these positions will help alleviate overtime of our current firefighters and provide needed relief from the past few years of limited staffing. In 2023, the department exper ienced 20 ,544 hours of overtime . Over that period , there were 22 ,157 hours of leave, much of which was due to Annual Leave , Sick Leave , FMLA , Military Leave , and leave to attend the Fire Academy . The additional positions will help to cover the overtime caused by these leave situations , as we can reduce the staffing to three personnel minimum on the apparatus . With four people and the number of absences due to vacations , sick leave , extended medical leave , military leave , and education , the department is still running with a minimum of three people on each apparatus . This would allow for reducing overtime as well by adding six firefighters. Questions for Staff In response to the questions from Vice Mayor Freaney , Fire Chief Parks explained : This grant is based on Fire and not on EMS. With four people on a ladder truck , they are allowed to have two people run the ladder or aerial at one time , and the other two would be able to do some interior work as well for ventilation , searching , and a 360-degree walk around the building for evaluation . This is where it would especially benefit by having those four people on the ladde r truck. 24-7

Work Session Minutes Apri l 2, 2024 Duned in Cit y Commiss io n It does become a factor in how much assistance there is from other departments ; it varies based on the number of calls. The majority of Dunedin's calls are EMS; the volume call has increased by 40% from 2007 to 2024. The number of calls is increasing, but the number of units have not been added except for Rescue 60 in the Duned in area; this means the units are busy , as they part icipate in training with the County, North County training , etc. , so there are units unavailable. Transporting a patient means a unit is down and going to Bayfront or any Trauma Center, and that means they are out of the area for an extended per iod of time ; that takes the whole engine out of service because the paramedic has to ride in with the ambulance. There are any number of reasons for relying on mutual aid that has to take time with traffic and so forth. Having at least four personnel on the engines is still a work in progress throughout the county ; that is the goal. However , on any given day for the numerous reasons mentioned, they cannot do it. In response to Commissioner Tornga, Chief Parks acknowledged the four people on the truck is both a safety issue and the issue of the amount of work for the firefighters working overtime hours. He explained the State Statute as well for having two people outside and two people inside, not counting the Incident Commander . The more staffing there is to make the four-person crew , the faster they will be able to attack fires; the only option that they can get out of that is if there is an immediate threat to life , they can go in with three people on a crew. However, the preference is to have four and be safe. In response to the question from Commissioner Wa lker, Chief Parks advised there wou ld be no changes to the qualifications of the people hired ; they still want Firefighter/Paramedics and the Department will put them through school if they are missing one or the other. Regarding the SAFER Grant, is it is based on Firefighters; they do not want to hear that you are go ing to put a Rescue in service with paramedics because that is not what the grant is about. It is about putting Firefighters in the seats ; the City just has the benefit of cross-training to be both . Public Input Mayor Bujalski opened the item to public input. Hearing and seeing no one wishing to speak , Mayor Bujalski closed the public input. Commission Comments The Mayor and Commissioners expressed their support for the program and further discussion continued including : Commissioner Gow recognized the number of employees added is because of a grant, and after a certain period of time, the City will absorb that personnel and the question would be whether that would be happening if the City had not had the grant to begin with; is the City accepting money now at the expense of future budget concerns? He did recognize the amount of overtime and the concern for the stress on the people and he does support the item. City Manager Bramley responded, explaining: The City intends to absorb the six positions in 2028 if awarded . She has been working with Finance Director Tyler as far as what this looks like ; it is a General Fund expenditure , so they are being very careful to monitor the impact going forward . She is hopeful for all six positions ; if it is three , then the City will take it. Staff will make sure to have the money in the General Fund in 2028. She also acknowledged , as Mayor Buja lski pointed out , the relation to the reduction in overtime costs currently being paid; it is not just an add-on of pay. Some is an exchange of what is already being paid. She noted the reductions are 12% from the County in 2028 ; also, overtime is budgeted for the Fire Department every year , which every city does. In the future , staff anticipates to be ab le to at least offset the overtime and the leave time with General Fund monies ; it is essentially a wash moving 24-8

Work Session Minutes April 2, 2024 Dunedin City Commission forward . It is not just straight overtime; it is because of people who are on leave, sick leave , and military leave, which needs to be addressed. The way it has been conveyed to her from Fire Administration is this is the fix needed for the overtime. Deputy Fire Chief Handoga added to the discussion of overtime that the Fire Department covers the Dunedin Blue Jays games , the Dunedin Football games for the High School , and multiple special events throughout Downtown that offer firefighters the ability to work some of that ; those are scheduled and they can plan and decide whether or not to take it. VOTE: Motion carried with Commissioners Walker , Gow , Tornga , Freaney, and Mayor Bujalski voting aye. Voting nay: None. 3.b. Reimbursement Agreement with MCIMetro Access Transmission Services, LLC (Verizon) for Skinner Blvd. Undergrounding at an estimated cost of $79,627.90. Staff Presentation CRA/Economic Development Director lronsmith advised: This item is in conjunction with the SR 580/Skinner Blvd. Complete Streets Project, which entails going from four lanes to two lanes and creating a safer environment with two roundabouts, a seven- foot bike lane , and 10-foot wide sidewalks. In that was also the undergrounding of utilities to remove the blight. There are some joint users on the Duke poles and MCIMetro Access Transmission Services , LLC (Verizon) is one. Th is would be a reimbursement agreement to get those utilities underground. There would be no impact to the consumers. There will be others coming to the Commission in the near future including Frontier , WOW , and Spectrum. Commission Questions Vice Mayor Freaney verified with Mr. lronsmith that all of these co-locations have been factored into the total cost budget for Skinner as part of the overall project. In response to the question from Commissioner Tornga , Mr. lronsmith advised this comes very close to the anticipated cost. Public Input Mayor Bujalski opened the item to public input. Hearing and seeing no one wishing to speak , Mayor Bujalski closed the public input. MOTION: Motion was made by Vice Mayor Freaney and seconded by Commissioner Walker to approve Reimbursement Agreement with MCIMetro Access Transmission Services , LLC (Verizon). VOTE: Motion carried unanimously . 3.d. The proposed agenda for the April 16 , 2024, Work Session Mayor Bujalski inquired if there were any changes to the April 16 , 2024 , Work Session agenda. MOTION: Motion was made by Commissioner Tornga and seconded by Commissioner Gow to approve the proposed agenda for the April 16 , 2024, Work Session. VOTE: Motion carried unanimously. 4. WORKSHOP ITEMS 4.a. Discussion of an Amendment to City's Service Agreement with Empower Financial services Company for Capital Preservation purposes in the City's Retirement Plans. 24-9

Work Session Minutes April 2, 2024 Staff Presentation Dune din City Commissi on Human Resources and Risk Management Director Smalling referred to a brief PowerPoint presentation to review the points of the staffing memo . The City has two vehicles for retirement available for the 401 (a) general employees and for the 457(b) ; all are for eligible employees. The 401 (a) Plan is funded 100% by City contribution . The employees choose the funds their money goes into ; when they first start , it is defaulted into what is known as a Target Date Fund , wh ich basically puts it in a 30-year plan they change at any time. 457 (b) is 100% employee contributions and they also can choose the funds their money goes into . The discuss ion today is about the Capital Preservation Investment option , referred to as a Guaranteed Government Fund (GGF). Currently , the GGF provided by Empower makes up about 14 % of the total plan assets , which is 189 participants ; of that 35 % of the total 541 participants, those are ones invested in the GGF. The City has 54 participants who only are invested in the GGF ; that means all their money is in that one fund that represents approximately $3.6 Million. The return on the investment as of Quarter 1 of 2024 is at 1.9% , which is almost like a savings account. Currently , there is a 7-year agreement with Empower that was awarded in 2022 through the Request for Proposal (RFP) process . At the time , staff conside red the GGF , and the main factor of not switch ing then was that at the time , the current market severe losses could be incurred by making that transfer . It was put off and they asked OneDigital Retirement Services ("OneDigital"), the City 's investment "partner ," to track it ; as of last year , as the market improved , the environment became a little better for considerat ion of changing . There are similar Capital Preservation Investment options as well as Money Market Funds that now offer higher rates . The Empower service agreement does not allow the City to add on , so the City would basically have to eliminate the current GGF to move forward with a plan with a higher credit rat ing . For the Market Value Ad j ustment , if switching the GGF , Empower requires what is called a penalty depend ing on the market. The value of what the City is moving is as of the time staff wants to move ; it was considered if it was just requested that Empower provide a different capital preservation option , and they do not allow that because they do not absorb any type of loss ; as of December 31 st, it is possibly $375 ,000. If OneDigital was asked to look at a couple of options and they , in talking with Empower , were told that Empower would accept the Lincoln Stable Value or the Standard APEX Guaranteed , Dr . Smalling referred to Page 2 of Exhibit A and explained the details provided in the chart . She expla ined that even with taking the penalty and the period of recouping the loss , it is clearly seen that the employees would still receive a better rate of return that is better than what they are receiving now. There would be an asset-based fee wh ich is currently at 0.11 , which was negotiated down from 0.18 at the time of the RFP process ; the City would go up to 0.15 and there would be an additional 0.30 asset -based fee assessed for Empower to recoup from no longer hav ing a GGF with the City . There would also be some changes in the benefits from Empower. Dr . Smalling emphas ized in th is who le transaction that employees do not lose any value to their assets ; those would not be impacted in any way. Staff does recommend and ask for consensus direction from the Commission to continue in this process of looking at another Capita l Preservation Opt ion , and if 24-10

Work Session Minutes April 2, 2024 Dunedin City Commission consensus is received , then staff will bring it back to a future work session and agendize for final approval. Commission questions, concerns, and comments were addressed to include : OneDigital Retirement Services ("OneDigital") , as the City 's consultant , helped to put the bid together in 2022; staff evaluated them with Finance and Human Resources to come up with the final list. Concern was expressed regarding the 1.90%. Finance Director Tyler was asked and responded regarding the RFP process in 2022 , the consideration of other opportunities , and noting that Empower is inflexible and has moved very little. The market has changed to the point where it makes sense to look at other opportunities that could move to 3.5% or 3.6% for the next four years , and then it would go to Market , where in the other funds it would fluctuate more but would be a better return than the current situation with Empower . Dr . Smalling pointed out that the 1.90% is only for one fund in the entire menu of funds ; she provided an explanation regarding the options for employees. Clarification that employees in that guaranteed fund of 1.90% were reached out to and advised and they made the decision to stay in that fund . Ron A. Letaw , CPFA , AIF , Vice President , OneDigital Retirement Plan Services , responded to the question of how this gets to be out of proportion compared to the return anyplace else ; his explanation included information regarding the difficulty involved in this one investment option to replace or remove with the contractual obligations in place , as well as the impact in changing and complexities involved. With the changes in the market , this consideration is prudent. Mr. Letaw acknowledged it was correct that this did not start out with a higher rate and then it came down; it has been discovered that the City is not happy with this guaranteed portion and there are other guaranteed funds that would be better. It is guaranteed and some employees would want to put a portion of their funds into that. Public Input Mayor Bujalski opened the item to public input. Hearing and seeing no one wishing to speak , Mayor Bujalski closed the public input. Commission Direction The City Commission gave consensus direction to explore alternatives to the current Guaranteed Stable Fund offered by Empower for retirement plan purposes. 5. INFORMATIONAL ITEMS 5.a. Commission Discussion - None 5.b. City Clerk's Update City Clerk Schlichter advised: Thursday, May 16, 2024, Regular Commission Meeting For the Thursday , May 16 , 2024 , Regular Commission Meeting , the currently scheduled agenda only has the item of the National Safe Boating Week Proclamation May 18 - 24 , 2024. Depending on discussion on how to move forward , she could reach out to the presenters and move that item. It is early and there are no Action Items currently on the agenda. Discussion ensued regarding whether or not to cancel that meeting due to an upcoming Awards Dinner , where there are a number of Dunedin nominations , resulting in consensus to cancel the meeting. 24-11

Work Session Minutes April 2, 2024 Election Update One candidate has decided to withdraw. There are still: Mayor - Three candidates Maureen "Moe " Freaney John Tornga John Shine Seat 1 - Two candidates Tom Dugard Shane Warth Seat 3 - One candidate Steven Sandbergen Citizen 's Academy 2024 Dunedin City Commission The Citizen 's Academy 2024 dates have been finalized; May 1 - June 14 will be the application period and will be posted on the City 's website. 5.c. City Manager's Update - None 5.d. City Attorney's Update New Sidewalk Agreement City Attorney Cowan advised: This morning , the Commission approved a "piggyback " agreement for Sidewalk Repair; however, the agreement in the packet was not the most up-to-date . The changes are minor with a Whereas clause added, which simply stated the desire to continue to maintain and repair sidewalks as needed and that the contractor has agreed to perform the repair and maintenance on the City sidewalks in accordance with the original contract. The other change was in Exhibit B; some minor language was changed with regard to changes in the level of the sidewalk . The scope did not change and the dollar amount did not change. For the record and to be clear , she requested a new consideration in approving the revised contract. MOTION: Motion was made by Commissioner Tornga and seconded by Commissioner Gow to approve to approve the revised Sidewalk Repair Contract. VOTE: Motion carried unanimously . 5.e. Commission Comments Vice Mayor Freaney related her experience after her fall, commending the Firefighter Paramedics that helped her , Dunedin Mease Hospital ER , and thanking Commissioner Gow for attending the Elks event that night. She expressed regret at having to miss the John Moron i Dinner and Peter Kreuziger 's book signing . She is very appreciative of all the support from the community. Also , she thanked City Manager Bramley for her help through the situation. Commiss ion er Gow: Reported from the Pinellas Suncoast Transit Authority (PSTA}: An update was received for the new transit center coming to downtown Clearwater at the corne r of Court Street and Myrtle with Federal funding and local contributions from the FOOT and 24-12

Work Session Minutes April 2, 2024 Dunedin City Commission Forward Pinellas ; the land was contributed by the City of Clearwater. The facility will include room for electric fleets , hailing taxis , pedestrians , and bicycles . The Sunrunner Corridor is a 10-mile route , and along that route with multi-modal transportation and publ ic transit , there is redevelopment activity . There are currently being planned or in production 14 ,750 residential units and 2,675 ,000 in commercial square feet , with a total est imated value of $9.4 Billion for St. Petersburg . The PSTA audit just ended on September 30 , 2023 , and received an Unmodified Opinion , saying the financial statements were fairly presented . There were no material weaknesses and no significant deficiencies identified regarding internal control or compliance. Happy 62 nd Anniversary to Dunedin High School , which opened September 5, 1961 , to students and dedicated April 1, 1961. It is Highland Games Week with the games this weekend ; festivities begin at 4:30 p.m. on Friday at Pioneer Park, and the Pipe Band march is at 6:30 p.m. This is followed by a full day of celebration with the Highland Games at Highlander Park opening at 7:00 a.m . for participants and 8:00 a.m. for the public until 6:00 p.m. Mayor Bujalski : Noted the City has a group of retired school teachers from Pennsylvania visiting . Visit St. Pete /Clearwater reached out to advise about them coming into the Marina and the Visitors Center , Merchants Association , and others on Thursday at about noon , so they will be around downtown for at least a couple of hours. Advised Dunedin 's good friend Mike Mannino , who used to live here , ran for public office in Clearwater where he has been living for a number of years and won. He won and was sworn in yesterday , so he is wished a huge congratulations. Inquired if there is a painted orange anywhere on the new City Hall building and City Manager Bramley advised there is one in a conference room ; however , there is not one outside . Mayor Bujalski suggested there should be one outs ide ; there was one on the previous building and she thought that was one of the first-tagged before anyone knew who was doing it. It might even be nice to have one on the front and one on the back . ADJOURN MEETING The Work Sess ion adjourned at 11 :26 a.m. NOTE: The meeting was completely recor ecording is in Attest: ? o..PQt.:i:. _C, SclUL&Rebecca Schlichter City Clerk 24-13

1 NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING CITY COMMISSION WORK SESSION DUNEDIN CITY HALL, 737 LOUDEN AVENUE APRIL 02, 2024 9:00 AM AGENDA CALL TO ORDER PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 1. PRESENTATIONS 1.a. Arbor Day Proclamation Staff recommends reading the Arbor Day Proclamation EXHIBIT: A. Arbor Day Proclamation 2024 - letter.pdf 1.b. Earth Month Proclamation Present the Earth Month Proclamation EXHIBIT: A. Earth Month Proclamation 2024 - letter.pdf CITIZEN INPUT 2. CONSENT AGENDA 2.a. Approve the minutes for the: A. 2/13/2024 Strategic Planning Workshop B. 2/22/2024 Regular Meeting C. 3/5/2024 Work Session Staff recommends to approve the minutes for the meetings identified above. EXHIBIT: A. Dunedin Leadership Forum I Real-time Record 02-13-24.pdf EXHIBIT: B. 02-22-24 RM Minutes.pdf EXHIBIT: C. 03-05-24 WS Minutes.pdf 2.b. Board and Committee Appointments A. Arts and Culture Advisory Committee - Move Alan McHale from an alternate to a regular term ending 4/1/2027

2 - Move Alan Feldshue from an alternate to a regular term ending 4/1/2027 - Reappoint Scott Sallyards to a regular term ending 4/1/2027 - Appoint Evelyn Dufner to a regular term ending 4/1/2027 - Appoint Ashley Haynes to an alternate term ending 4/1/2027 - Appoint Katie Green to an alternate term ending 4/1/2027 EXHIBIT: A. ACAC Applicant Packet.pdf 2.c. Award of a GEC Service Authorization Task Assignment to Kimley-Horn & Associates, Inc., for the Virginia Street Water Main (WM) Replacement Project, in the amount of $158,021. Staff recommends approval of a General Engineering Consultant (GEC) Service Authorization for the Utility Engineering Design and Construction Services of the Virginia St WM Replacement Project to Kimley-Horn & Associates, Inc., of St. Petersburg, FL, in the total amount of $158,021; and to designate Jorge M. Quintas, P.E., Deputy City Manager, as the City's authorized designee to execute the Service Authorization. EXHIBIT: A. GEC Service Authorization - Kimley-Horn (W-1-24) - Virginia St WM Replacement Project.pdf 2.d. Award of Bid #24-1256, Well No.1 Rehabilitation to Southeast Drilling Services, Inc., of Tampa, FL, in the total amount of $314,000. Staff recommends approval of the award of Bid #24-1256 of a construction contract for Well No. 1 Rehabilitation to Southeast Drilling Services, Inc., of Tampa, FL, in the total amount of $314,000. EXHIBIT: A. Bid Tabulation (#24-1256 - Well #1 Rehab).pdf EXHIBIT: B. Purchasing Agent Memorandum (03-08-24).pdf EXHIBIT: C. Southeast Drilling Services, Inc. - Bid Proposal.pdf 2.e. Request approval to issue a Purchase Order (PO) via "Piggybacking" a PAEC Agreement with Precision Sidewalk Safety Corporation (PSSC) for the City Sidewalk Inspection & Maintenance Program, in the amount of $200,000 for FY24. Staff recommends approval of the attached scope of services for sidewalk inspection / repairs to be provided by Precision Sidewalk Safety Corporation (PSSC), of Ocala, FL, via "Piggybacking" a Panhandle Area Educational Consortium (PAEC) Agreement, Contract #22-139; “Florida Buy Program” for Trip Hazard Prevention and Sidewalk Maintenance / Repairs, at a “Not to Exceed” amount of $200,000. EXHIBIT: A. Puchasing Agent Memo.pdf EXHIBIT: B. PAEC Piggyback Agreement (including Exhibits & PSSC Signature).pdf EXHIBIT: C. Specification & Price Agreement - Precision Safety.pdf EXHIBIT: D. Budget Transfer Form - Sidewalk Rehab Project.pdf EXHIBIT: E. FY23 Sidewalk Services Executive Summary.pdf 3. ACTION ITEMS 3.a. Resolution 24-08, for FY23 SAFER Grant application, for Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response (SAFER) Grant Program to Hire Six (6) Firefighters in a

3 Grant Request of approximately $2 million, with No Match; and an estimated cost to the City of $160,000 over a three (3) year period for items such as protective equipment, uniforms, education/training, or physicals. Staff recommends adoption of Resolution 24-08 by the City Commission to authorize the City Manager to apply for, and if awarded, acceptance of a Department of Homeland Security (DHS), Federal Emergency Management Agency's (FEMA) Staffing for Fire and Emergency Response (SAFER) Grant to hire six (6) firefighters, at an approximate cost of two (2) million dollars, which will cover salaries and benefits, over a three (3) year period with no matching funds requirements. The City is responsible for costs related to items such as protective equipment, uniforms, education/training, or physicals. EXHIBIT: A. Resolution 24-08 - Safer Grant (Approved As To Form).pdf EXHIBIT: B. Annual Call Volume - 2007 to 2024.pdf 3.b. Reimbursement Agreement with MCIMetro Access Transmission Services, LLC (Verizon) for Skinner Blvd. Undergrounding at an estimated cost of $79,627.90. Motion to approve Reimbursement Agreement with MCIMetro Access Transmission Services, LLC (Verizon) EXHIBIT: A. Reimburse Agreement Skinner UG - MCSMetroVerizon.pdf 3.c. Contract Award of Bid#24-1259 for the Eagle Scout Park Pickleball Courts in the amount of $728,516.00. Approve the award of Bid # 24-1259 for the Eagle Scout Park Pickleball Courts to the Timm Group Building and General Contractor of New Port Richey, Florida in the amount of $728,516.00. EXHIBIT: A. Bid 24-1259 Eagle Scout Park Pickleball Courts Bid Tabulation.pdf EXHIBIT: B. Bid 24-1259 Eagle Scout Park Pickleball Courts Purchasing Memo.pdf EXHIBIT: C. BA form Pickleball Courts 3.21.2024.pdf 3.d. The proposed agenda for April 16, 2024 Work Session Staff recommends approving the proposed agenda for the April 16, 2024 Work Session. EXHIBIT: A. April 16, 2024 Proposed Agenda.pdf 4. WORKSHOP ITEMS 4.a. Discussion of an Amendment to City's Service Agreement with Empower Financial services Company for Capital Preservation purposes in the City's Retirement Plans. Staff recommends consensus direction from the City Commission to explore alternatives to the current Guaranteed Stable Fund offered by Empower for retirement plan purposes. EXHIBIT: A. Retirement Plan Capital Preservation Option Background & Recommendation.pdf 5. INFORMATIONAL ITEMS

4 5.a. Commission Discussion The Commission share topics of concerns or future issues they wish to address. 5.b. City Clerk's Update City Clerk's Update 5.c. City Manager's Update City Manager's Update 5.d. City Attorney's Update City Attorney's Update 5.e. Commission Comments The Commission shares events attended, announcements, liaison updates, etc. ADJOURN MEETING 6. DUNEDIN PUBLIC PARTICIPATION & DECORUM RULES Note: Please put cell phones and pagers on silent or vibrate during the meeting. This meeting is televised; therefore, you may appear on TV at any time. Public Appearance: CITIZEN INPUT is for comments from members of the audience regarding items not listed on the agenda for this meeting (please give name and address and limit all comments to a maximum of three minutes). AS FOR ITEMS ON THE AGENDA individual speakers are limited to a maximum of three minutes. A Representative of a group consisting of 5 individuals who are present during the meeting may speak on behalf of the group for up to 10 minutes at the Chair’s discretion. To do so, the individuals must have waived their time to the representative by providing their name and address on the back of the comment card. Appeals: Per Florida Statute 286.0105 - If a person decides to appeal any decision made by the board, agency, or commission with respect to any matter considered at such meeting or hearing, he or she will need a record of the proceedings, and that, for such purpose, he or she may need to ensure that a verbatim record of the proceedings is made, which record includes the testimony and evidence upon which the appeal is to be based. Disability Provisions: It is the policy of the City of Dunedin not to discriminate against disabled persons in employment or the provisions of services. If you have a disability that requires accommodation, please notify the ADA Coordinator 48 hours prior to the scheduled meeting at (727) 298-3043.

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TEST TEST TEST >> IT IS MY PLEASURE TO >> IT IS MY PLEASURE TO >> IT IS MY PLEASURE TO INTRODUCE >> IT IS MY PLEASURE TO INTRODUCE RICK >> IT IS MY PLEASURE TO INTRODUCE RICK WARREN >> IT IS MY PLEASURE TO INTRODUCE RICK WARREN WHO INTRODUCE RICK WARREN WHO ACCEPTED THE PROCLAMATION, OUR ACCEPTED THE PROCLAMATION, OUR NEW CITY ARBORIST. NEW CITY ARBORIST. >> Mayor Bujalski: WELCOME, >> Mayor Bujalski: WELCOME, >> Mayor Bujalski: WELCOME, WELCOME. WELCOME. >> WITH US FOR JUST A COUPLE OF >> WITH US FOR JUST A COUPLE OF >> WITH US FOR JUST A COUPLE OF WEEKS >> WITH US FOR JUST A COUPLE OF WEEKS NOW, >> WITH US FOR JUST A COUPLE OF WEEKS NOW, RICK >> WITH US FOR JUST A COUPLE OF WEEKS NOW, RICK IS >> WITH US FOR JUST A COUPLE OF WEEKS NOW, RICK IS A >> WITH US FOR JUST A COUPLE OF WEEKS NOW, RICK IS A GRADUATE WEEKS NOW, RICK IS A GRADUATE FROM THE UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH FROM THE UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH FLORIDA, COLLEGE OF BUSINESS FLORIDA, COLLEGE OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION, FORMER OWNER OF ADMINISTRATION, FORMER OWNER OF WARREN TREE SERVICE SINCE 2007, WARREN TREE SERVICE SINCE 2007, WHO HAS DONE ABOUT 10 YEARS WHO HAS DONE ABOUT 10 YEARS WORTH OF SERVICE FOR OUR CITY. WORTH OF SERVICE FOR OUR CITY. HE IS AN ISA CERTIFIED ARBORIST, HE IS AN ISA CERTIFIED ARBORIST, ISSUED BY THE INTERNATIONAL ISSUED BY THE INTERNATIONAL SOCIETY OF ARBOR CULTURE FOR THE SOCIETY OF ARBOR CULTURE FOR THE PAST 16 YEARS. PAST 16 YEARS. EXCELLENT, EXCELLENT CUSTOMER EXCELLENT, EXCELLENT CUSTOMER SERVICE, AND COMMUNICATIONS SERVICE, AND COMMUNICATIONS SKILLS. SKILLS. AND ONE OF HIS OBJECTIVES ON HIS AND ONE OF HIS OBJECTIVES ON HIS APPLICATION WAS TO BE A APPLICATION WAS TO BE A DIFFERENCE MAKER AND THE DIFFERENCE MAKER AND THE ULTIMATE TEAM PLAYER, AND TO ULTIMATE TEAM PLAYER, AND TO UPHOLD THE LEGACY OF THE UPHOLD THE LEGACY OF THE EXCELLENT CITY ARBORIST THAT EXCELLENT CITY ARBORIST THAT HAVE DEFINED THIS POSITION AND HAVE DEFINED THIS POSITION AND OUR CITY. OUR CITY. SUCH AS CRAIG WILSON, ART FINN, SUCH AS CRAIG WILSON, ART FINN, AND ALAN MAYBERRY, SO APPRECIATE AND ALAN MAYBERRY, SO APPRECIATE THAT AND RICK, YOU KNOW, A FEW THAT AND RICK, YOU KNOW, A FEW WORDS TO SAY. WORDS TO SAY. >> ALL RIGHT. >> ALL RIGHT. >> ALL RIGHT. >> >> ALL RIGHT. >> Mayor >> ALL RIGHT. >> Mayor Bujalski: >> ALL RIGHT. >> Mayor Bujalski: PLEASE. >> Mayor Bujalski: PLEASE. >> Mayor Bujalski: PLEASE. >> >> Mayor Bujalski: PLEASE. >> THANK >> Mayor Bujalski: PLEASE. >> THANK YOU, >> Mayor Bujalski: PLEASE. >> THANK YOU, VINCE. >> THANK YOU, VINCE. >> THANK YOU, VINCE. >> >> THANK YOU, VINCE. >> Mayor >> THANK YOU, VINCE. >> Mayor Bujalski: >> THANK YOU, VINCE. >> Mayor Bujalski: YOU >> THANK YOU, VINCE. >> Mayor Bujalski: YOU KNOW, >> THANK YOU, VINCE. >> Mayor Bujalski: YOU KNOW, YOU >> Mayor Bujalski: YOU KNOW, YOU >> Mayor Bujalski: YOU KNOW, YOU NEED >> Mayor Bujalski: YOU KNOW, YOU NEED TO >> Mayor Bujalski: YOU KNOW, YOU NEED TO KNOW >> Mayor Bujalski: YOU KNOW, YOU NEED TO KNOW THAT >> Mayor Bujalski: YOU KNOW, YOU NEED TO KNOW THAT YOUR >> Mayor Bujalski: YOU KNOW, YOU NEED TO KNOW THAT YOUR POSITION, NEED TO KNOW THAT YOUR POSITION, WHOEVER IS IN YOUR POSITION, IS WHOEVER IS IN YOUR POSITION, IS A BELOVED POSITION IN THIS CITY. A BELOVED POSITION IN THIS CITY. SO IT'S A BIG DEAL. SO IT'S A BIG DEAL. >> I KNOW, I KNOW. >> I KNOW, I KNOW. >> I KNOW, I KNOW. I >> I KNOW, I KNOW. I APPRECIATE >> I KNOW, I KNOW. I APPRECIATE IT. I APPRECIATE IT. >> Mayor Bujalski: YOU ARE LIKE >> Mayor Bujalski: YOU ARE LIKE >> Mayor Bujalski: YOU ARE LIKE THE >> Mayor Bujalski: YOU ARE LIKE THE FACE >> Mayor Bujalski: YOU ARE LIKE THE FACE OF >> Mayor Bujalski: YOU ARE LIKE THE FACE OF OUR >> Mayor Bujalski: YOU ARE LIKE THE FACE OF OUR CITY, >> Mayor Bujalski: YOU ARE LIKE THE FACE OF OUR CITY, I >> Mayor Bujalski: YOU ARE LIKE THE FACE OF OUR CITY, I SWEAR. THE FACE OF OUR CITY, I SWEAR. >> ALL RIGHT, WELL, THANK YOU >> ALL RIGHT, WELL, THANK YOU >> ALL RIGHT, WELL, THANK YOU FOR >> ALL RIGHT, WELL, THANK YOU FOR THAT. FOR THAT. AND I'M HONORED TO BE THAT. AND I'M HONORED TO BE THAT. WELL, VINCE, COVERED A GOOD BIT WELL, VINCE, COVERED A GOOD BIT OF IT. OF IT. IT'S KIND OF A FULL CIRCLE IT'S KIND OF A FULL CIRCLE MOMENT FOR ME LIKE HE MOMENT FOR ME LIKE HE REFERENCED. REFERENCED. IT STARTED RIGHT HERE IN THE IT STARTED RIGHT HERE IN THE CITY OF DUNEDIN. CITY OF DUNEDIN. 2008 IS WHEN I GOT MY 2008 IS WHEN I GOT MY CERTIFICATION UNDER THEN CITY CERTIFICATION UNDER THEN CITY ARBORIST ALAN MAYBERRY SO IT'S ARBORIST ALAN MAYBERRY SO IT'S KIND OF A COOL THING LIKE VINCE KIND OF A COOL THING LIKE VINCE SAID. SAID. I HAD A BUSINESS. I HAD A BUSINESS. PRETTY PROUD OF WHAT WE'VE DONE PRETTY PROUD OF WHAT WE'VE DONE OVER THE LAST 16 YEARS, BUT I OVER THE LAST 16 YEARS, BUT I WAS READY FOR A CHANGE AND WHEN WAS READY FOR A CHANGE AND WHEN I HEARD THIS OPPORTUNITY BECAME I HEARD THIS OPPORTUNITY BECAME AVAILABLE I KNEW CRAIG WILSON AVAILABLE I KNEW CRAIG WILSON WELL. WELL. WE WERE IN THE SAME CLASS WE WERE IN THE SAME CLASS TOGETHER BACK IN 2008. TOGETHER BACK IN 2008. I KNOW CRAIG WELL. I KNOW CRAIG WELL. GOT A LOT OF RESPECT FOR HIM. GOT A LOT OF RESPECT FOR HIM. HONORED TO BE HERE AND I WANT TO HONORED TO BE HERE AND I WANT TO DO MY BEST HERE TO REPRESENT THE DO MY BEST HERE TO REPRESENT THE CITY. CITY. WE'RE HERE TO TALK ABOUT THE WE'RE HERE TO TALK ABOUT THE ARBOR DAY PROCLAMATION, WHICH ARBOR DAY PROCLAMATION, WHICH YOU'VE ALREADY DONE. YOU'VE ALREADY DONE. 35th YEAR, TREE CITY USA AND I 35th YEAR, TREE CITY USA AND I KNOW EVERYBODY'S REALLY PROUD OF KNOW EVERYBODY'S REALLY PROUD OF THAT. THAT. THE TREE GIVEAWAY AGAIN, THOSE THE TREE GIVEAWAY AGAIN, THOSE DETAILS ARE ALREADY OUT THERE. DETAILS ARE ALREADY OUT THERE. APRIL 13th AT THE CREDIT APRIL 13th AT THE CREDIT UNION. UNION. WE'VE GOT ABOUT 750 TREES WE'RE WE'VE GOT ABOUT 750 TREES WE'RE GOING TO GIVE OUT. GOING TO GIVE OUT. 12 DIFFERENT VARIETIES, 11 OF 12 DIFFERENT VARIETIES, 11 OF WHICH ARE FLORIDA NATIVES SO THE WHICH ARE FLORIDA NATIVES SO THE ULTIMATE GOAL IS TO HAVE ULTIMATE GOAL IS TO HAVE DIVERSIFICATION OF CANOPY DIVERSIFICATION OF CANOPY THROUGHOUT THE CITY LIKE WE'VE THROUGHOUT THE CITY LIKE WE'VE ALREADY DONE A GOOD JOB OF. ALREADY DONE A GOOD JOB OF. LIST THE TREES THAT WE'RE DOING LIST THE TREES THAT WE'RE DOING THIS YEAR, AMERICAN ELM, BALD THIS YEAR, AMERICAN ELM, BALD CYPRUS, COMMON PERSIMMON, CYPRUS, COMMON PERSIMMON, MAGNOLIA, CREPE MYRTLE, RED MAGNOLIA, CREPE MYRTLE, RED CEDAR, RED MAPLE, SOUTHERN OAKS, CEDAR, RED MAPLE, SOUTHERN OAKS, THEY'RE AVAILABLE TO ANYBODY, THEY'RE AVAILABLE TO ANYBODY, ANY RESIDENT IN THE SILTY. ANY RESIDENT IN THE SILTY. WE JUST ASK THAT THEY SHOW PROOF WE JUST ASK THAT THEY SHOW PROOF OF IDENTIFICATION. OF IDENTIFICATION. EACH HOUSEHOLD CAN GE UP TO TWO EACH HOUSEHOLD CAN GE UP TO TWO TRES AS LONG AS SUPPLIES LAST. TRES AS LONG AS SUPPLIES LAST. WE'RE ENCOURAGING EVERYBODY TO WE'RE ENCOURAGING EVERYBODY TO TAKE A LOOK AT THE CALENDAR TAKE A LOOK AT THE CALENDAR AHEAD OF TIME TO LOOK AT AHEAD OF TIME TO LOOK AT DIFFERENT VARIETIES IT SEE WHICH DIFFERENT VARIETIES IT SEE WHICH SPECIES THEY MAY BE INTERESTED SPECIES THEY MAY BE INTERESTED IN, AND IT'S GOING TO BE A IN, AND IT'S GOING TO BE A DRIVE-THRU EVENT SO THE PARK DRIVE-THRU EVENT SO THE PARK STAFF WILL BE OUT THERE. STAFF WILL BE OUT THERE. WE WILL GIVE THE TREES TO FOLKS WE WILL GIVE THE TREES TO FOLKS IN THEIR CARS, SO. IN THEIR CARS, SO. >> Mayor Bujalski: AWESOME. >> Mayor Bujalski: AWESOME. >> Mayor Bujalski: AWESOME. >> >> Mayor Bujalski: AWESOME. >> THANK >> Mayor Bujalski: AWESOME. >> THANK YOU, >> Mayor Bujalski: AWESOME. >> THANK YOU, EVERYBODY. >> THANK YOU, EVERYBODY. >> THANK YOU, EVERYBODY. >> >> THANK YOU, EVERYBODY. >> Mayor >> THANK YOU, EVERYBODY. >> Mayor Bujalski: >> THANK YOU, EVERYBODY. >> Mayor Bujalski: THAT'S >> Mayor Bujalski: THAT'S >> Mayor Bujalski: THAT'S AWESOME. AWESOME. WE CANNOT WAIT TO SEE WHAT YOU WE CANNOT WAIT TO SEE WHAT YOU CAN DO IN OUR WONDERFUL CITY. CAN DO IN OUR WONDERFUL CITY. YOU KNOW, WE ARE A TREE CITY YOU KNOW, WE ARE A TREE CITY USA, AND IT'S SO IMPORTANT. USA, AND IT'S SO IMPORTANT. AND JUST SO YOU KNOW, I DON'T AND JUST SO YOU KNOW, I DON'T EVEN REMEMBER IF I'VE SENT YOU EVEN REMEMBER IF I'VE SENT YOU AN E-MAIL BUT I DID HAVE A LADY AN E-MAIL BUT I DID HAVE A LADY SEND ME A VIDEO THAT I HAVE NOT SEND ME A VIDEO THAT I HAVE NOT BEEN ABLE TO SEND OUT ALL WEEK BEEN ABLE TO SEND OUT ALL WEEK BECAUSE IT'S STUCK IN OUR E-MAIL BECAUSE IT'S STUCK IN OUR E-MAIL COG IF YOU WILL, ABOUT THESE COG IF YOU WILL, ABOUT THESE BEAUTIFUL TREES ON PINEHURST AT BEAUTIFUL TREES ON PINEHURST AT A HOUSE THAT I APPARENTLY IS A HOUSE THAT I APPARENTLY IS GOING TO GET TORN DOWN, AND GOING TO GET TORN DOWN, AND REBUILT FOR HOUSES AND ALL THE REBUILT FOR HOUSES AND ALL THE TREES ARE GOING TO GET CUT DOWN. TREES ARE GOING TO GET CUT DOWN. SO WE HOPE THEY CALL YOU TO GO SO WE HOPE THEY CALL YOU TO GO CHECK IT OUT. CHECK IT OUT. >> THEY WILL. >> THEY WILL. >> THEY WILL. [LAUGHTER] [LAUGHTER] >> OKAY. >> OKAY. >> OKAY. >> >> OKAY. >> Mayor >> OKAY. >> Mayor Bujalski: >> OKAY. >> Mayor Bujalski: BECAUSE >> OKAY. >> Mayor Bujalski: BECAUSE IT >> Mayor Bujalski: BECAUSE IT >> Mayor Bujalski: BECAUSE IT WOULD >> Mayor Bujalski: BECAUSE IT WOULD BE >> Mayor Bujalski: BECAUSE IT WOULD BE A >> Mayor Bujalski: BECAUSE IT WOULD BE A TRAVESTY. WOULD BE A TRAVESTY. ALL RIGHT. ALL RIGHT. THANK YOU SO MUCH. THANK YOU SO MUCH. WE'RE SO EXCITED TO HAVE YOU. WE'RE SO EXCITED TO HAVE YOU. >> THANK YOU. >> THANK YOU. >> THANK YOU. >> >> THANK YOU. >> Mayor >> THANK YOU. >> Mayor Bujalski: >> THANK YOU. >> Mayor Bujalski: WELCOME. >> Mayor Bujalski: WELCOME. >> Mayor Bujalski: WELCOME. [APPLAUSE] [APPLAUSE] >> DEFINITELY HITTING THE GROUND >> DEFINITELY HITTING THE GROUND >> DEFINITELY HITTING THE GROUND RUNNING. RUNNING. >> Mayor Bujalski: PICTURE. >> Mayor Bujalski: PICTURE. >> Mayor Bujalski: PICTURE. >> >> Mayor Bujalski: PICTURE. >> 3, >> Mayor Bujalski: PICTURE. >> 3, 2, >> Mayor Bujalski: PICTURE. >> 3, 2, 1. >> 3, 2, 1. >> 3, 2, 1. GOT >> 3, 2, 1. GOT IT, >> 3, 2, 1. GOT IT, THANK >> 3, 2, 1. GOT IT, THANK YOU. GOT IT, THANK YOU. >> Mayor Bujalski: THANK YOU. >> Mayor Bujalski: THANK YOU. >> Mayor Bujalski: THANK YOU. ALL >> Mayor Bujalski: THANK YOU. ALL RIGHT. ALL RIGHT. AND THEN OUR SECOND PRESENTATION AND THEN OUR SECOND PRESENTATION IS EARTH MONTH PROCLAMATION, I IS EARTH MONTH PROCLAMATION, I WILL TURN THAT OVER TO WILL TURN THAT OVER TO COMMISSIONER GOW. COMMISSIONER GOW. >> THANK YOU, MAYOR. >> THANK YOU, MAYOR. >> THANK YOU, MAYOR. EARTH >> THANK YOU, MAYOR. EARTH MONTH. EARTH MONTH. YOU KNOW, EVERY MONTH SHOULD BE YOU KNOW, EVERY MONTH SHOULD BE EARTH MONTH. EARTH MONTH. AND IF YOU DON'T MIND, NATALIE, AND IF YOU DON'T MIND, NATALIE, I'M GOING TO HAVE RICK COME UP I'M GOING TO HAVE RICK COME UP WITH YOU AS WELL. WITH YOU AS WELL. >> YEAH. >> YEAH. >> YEAH. >> >> YEAH. >> JUST, >> YEAH. >> JUST, AND >> YEAH. >> JUST, AND YOU >> YEAH. >> JUST, AND YOU CAN >> YEAH. >> JUST, AND YOU CAN RECEIVE >> YEAH. >> JUST, AND YOU CAN RECEIVE IT >> JUST, AND YOU CAN RECEIVE IT >> JUST, AND YOU CAN RECEIVE IT BUT >> JUST, AND YOU CAN RECEIVE IT BUT I >> JUST, AND YOU CAN RECEIVE IT BUT I JUST >> JUST, AND YOU CAN RECEIVE IT BUT I JUST WANT >> JUST, AND YOU CAN RECEIVE IT BUT I JUST WANT TO >> JUST, AND YOU CAN RECEIVE IT BUT I JUST WANT TO GIVE >> JUST, AND YOU CAN RECEIVE IT BUT I JUST WANT TO GIVE HIM >> JUST, AND YOU CAN RECEIVE IT BUT I JUST WANT TO GIVE HIM AS BUT I JUST WANT TO GIVE HIM AS MUCH EXPOSURE AS POSSIBLE. MUCH EXPOSURE AS POSSIBLE. >> WE'VE GOT A GROUP. >> WE'VE GOT A GROUP. >> WE'VE GOT A GROUP. >> >> WE'VE GOT A GROUP. >> Mayor >> WE'VE GOT A GROUP. >> Mayor Bujalski: >> WE'VE GOT A GROUP. >> Mayor Bujalski: BRING >> Mayor Bujalski: BRING >> Mayor Bujalski: BRING EVERYBODY. EVERYBODY. >> OH, MY GOODNESS, YES, PLEASE. >> OH, MY GOODNESS, YES, PLEASE. >> OH, MY GOODNESS, YES, PLEASE. >> >> OH, MY GOODNESS, YES, PLEASE. >> Mayor >> OH, MY GOODNESS, YES, PLEASE. >> Mayor Bujalski: >> OH, MY GOODNESS, YES, PLEASE. >> Mayor Bujalski: COME >> OH, MY GOODNESS, YES, PLEASE. >> Mayor Bujalski: COME ON >> OH, MY GOODNESS, YES, PLEASE. >> Mayor Bujalski: COME ON DOWN. >> Mayor Bujalski: COME ON DOWN. >> Mayor Bujalski: COME ON DOWN. >> >> Mayor Bujalski: COME ON DOWN. >> OH, >> Mayor Bujalski: COME ON DOWN. >> OH, THIS >> Mayor Bujalski: COME ON DOWN. >> OH, THIS IS >> Mayor Bujalski: COME ON DOWN. >> OH, THIS IS AMAZING. >> OH, THIS IS AMAZING. >> OH, THIS IS AMAZING. THIS >> OH, THIS IS AMAZING. THIS IS >> OH, THIS IS AMAZING. THIS IS AMAZING. THIS IS AMAZING. OH, MY GOODNESS, YOU'VE MADE MY OH, MY GOODNESS, YOU'VE MADE MY DAY. DAY. ALL RIGHTY. ALL RIGHTY. SO FIRST, NATALIE, I'LL PASS SO FIRST, NATALIE, I'LL PASS THIS OFF TO YOU. THIS OFF TO YOU. AND I'LL GO AHEAD. AND I'LL GO AHEAD. THANK YOU VERY MUCH. THANK YOU VERY MUCH. EVERY MONTH SHOULD BE EARTH EVERY MONTH SHOULD BE EARTH MONTH BUT WE'LL START WITH MONTH BUT WE'LL START WITH APRIL. APRIL. WE GOT SOME HARD WORK TO DO, WE GOT SOME HARD WORK TO DO, LADIES AND RICK. LADIES AND RICK. ALL RIGHT. ALL RIGHT. EARTH MONTH 2024. EARTH MONTH 2024. WHEREAS, APRIL 22nd MARKS 54 WHEREAS, APRIL 22nd MARKS 54 YEARS OF WORLDWIDE EARTH DAY YEARS OF WORLDWIDE EARTH DAY CELEBRATIONS WHICH BEGAN IN 1970 CELEBRATIONS WHICH BEGAN IN 1970 WHEN 20 MILLION AMERICANS WHEN 20 MILLION AMERICANS RALLIED FOR A HEALTHY, RALLIED FOR A HEALTHY, SUSTAINABLE ENVIRONMENT. SUSTAINABLE ENVIRONMENT. AND WHEREAS, ALL LIFE FORMS ON AND WHEREAS, ALL LIFE FORMS ON EARTH HAVE A RIGHT TO A HEALTHY, EARTH HAVE A RIGHT TO A HEALTHY, SUSTAINABLE ENVIRONMENT, AND AS SUSTAINABLE ENVIRONMENT, AND AS CAREGIVERS OF THE PLANET, WE ALL CAREGIVERS OF THE PLANET, WE ALL HAVE AN OBLIGATION TO CHANGE HAVE AN OBLIGATION TO CHANGE HUMAN BEHAVIORS THAT CONTRIBUTE HUMAN BEHAVIORS THAT CONTRIBUTE TO THE ENVIRONMENTAL DEGRADATION TO THE ENVIRONMENTAL DEGRADATION TO PRESERVE THE EARTH'S BEAUTY TO PRESERVE THE EARTH'S BEAUTY AND RESOURCES. AND RESOURCES. AND WHEREAS, DUNEDIN IS AND WHEREAS, DUNEDIN IS FORTUNATE TO HAVE OVER FORTUNATE TO HAVE OVER 1600 ACRES OF PARKS, OPEN SPACE, 1600 ACRES OF PARKS, OPEN SPACE, PRESERVES, AND TRAILS WHICH PRESERVES, AND TRAILS WHICH ENRICH THE LIVES OF RESIDENTS, ENRICH THE LIVES OF RESIDENTS, VISITORS, AND WILDLIFE. VISITORS, AND WILDLIFE. AND WHEREAS, THE CITY OF DUNEDIN AND WHEREAS, THE CITY OF DUNEDIN IS THE HOME CITY FOR THE FLORIDA IS THE HOME CITY FOR THE FLORIDA GULF COAST HOPE SPOT, WHICH GULF COAST HOPE SPOT, WHICH SUPPORTS CRITICAL MARINE SPECIES SUPPORTS CRITICAL MARINE SPECIES AND PROMOTES OCEAN CONSERVATION AND PROMOTES OCEAN CONSERVATION AND WATER QUALITY. AND WATER QUALITY. AND WHEREAS, DUNEDIN HAS READY AND WHEREAS, DUNEDIN HAS READY FOR 100 PERCENT CLEAN ENERGY FOR 100 PERCENT CLEAN ENERGY GOALS FOR MUNICIPAL AND GOALS FOR MUNICIPAL AND COMMUNITY-WIDE OPERATIONS. COMMUNITY-WIDE OPERATIONS. AND WHEREAS, THE CITY ADOPTED AND WHEREAS, THE CITY ADOPTED DUNEDIN'S RESILIENT DUNEDIN'S RESILIENT ENVIRONMENTAL ACTION MASTER PLAN ENVIRONMENTAL ACTION MASTER PLAN DREAM WHICH IS A 10-YEAR PLAN DREAM WHICH IS A 10-YEAR PLAN WHICH WITH 150 ACTION ITEMS. WHICH WITH 150 ACTION ITEMS. AND WHEREAS, THE CITY OF DUNEDIN AND WHEREAS, THE CITY OF DUNEDIN WILL CONTINUE TO SUPPORT AND WILL CONTINUE TO SUPPORT AND EDUCATE ABOUT THE ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATE ABOUT THE ENVIRONMENTAL AWARENESS, NATURAL RESOURCES, AWARENESS, NATURAL RESOURCES, AND WILDLIFE CONSERVATION, CLEAN AND WILDLIFE CONSERVATION, CLEAN ENERGY, SUSTAINABLE PRACTICES, ENERGY, SUSTAINABLE PRACTICES, AND SO MUCH MORE RELATED TO THE AND SO MUCH MORE RELATED TO THE WELL-BEING OF OUR PLANET. WELL-BEING OF OUR PLANET. NOW, THEREFORE, I, JEFF GOW, BY NOW, THEREFORE, I, JEFF GOW, BY THE VIRTUE OF THE AUTHORITY THE VIRTUE OF THE AUTHORITY VESTED IN ME BY THE MAYOR OF THE VESTED IN ME BY THE MAYOR OF THE CITY OF DUNEDIN, AND ON BEHALF CITY OF DUNEDIN, AND ON BEHALF OF THE ENTIRE CITY OF DUNEDIN OF THE ENTIRE CITY OF DUNEDIN COMMISSION, DO HEREBY PROCLAIM COMMISSION, DO HEREBY PROCLAIM APRIL 2024 AS EARTH MONTH IN THE APRIL 2024 AS EARTH MONTH IN THE CITY OF DUNEDIN AND CALL UPON CITY OF DUNEDIN AND CALL UPON ALL RESIDENTS OF THIS GREAT CITY ALL RESIDENTS OF THIS GREAT CITY TO BE ENGAGED IN LOCAL AND TO BE ENGAGED IN LOCAL AND GLOBAL EFFORTS TO PROTECT OUR GLOBAL EFFORTS TO PROTECT OUR ENVIRONMENT AND JOIN IN ENVIRONMENT AND JOIN IN SUPPORTING THE GOALS OF THIS SUPPORTING THE GOALS OF THIS WORTHWHILE EFFORT. WORTHWHILE EFFORT. THANK YOU. THANK YOU. >> THANK YOU. >> THANK YOU. >> THANK YOU. THANK >> THANK YOU. THANK YOU, >> THANK YOU. THANK YOU, COMMISSIONER >> THANK YOU. THANK YOU, COMMISSIONER GOW. THANK YOU, COMMISSIONER GOW. [APPLAUSE] [APPLAUSE] >> YAY EARTH. >> YAY EARTH. >> YAY EARTH. >> >> YAY EARTH. >> GOOD >> YAY EARTH. >> GOOD MORNING, >> YAY EARTH. >> GOOD MORNING, MAYOR, >> YAY EARTH. >> GOOD MORNING, MAYOR, VICE >> GOOD MORNING, MAYOR, VICE >> GOOD MORNING, MAYOR, VICE MAYOR, >> GOOD MORNING, MAYOR, VICE MAYOR, COMMISSIONERS, >> GOOD MORNING, MAYOR, VICE MAYOR, COMMISSIONERS, NATALIE MAYOR, COMMISSIONERS, NATALIE GAS, SUSTAINABILITY MANAGER FOR GAS, SUSTAINABILITY MANAGER FOR THE CITY OF DUNEDIN. THE CITY OF DUNEDIN. VERY EXCITED TO BE CELEBRATING VERY EXCITED TO BE CELEBRATING EARTH MONTH WITH ALL OF YOU. EARTH MONTH WITH ALL OF YOU. I AGREE, EARTH MONTH SHOULD BE I AGREE, EARTH MONTH SHOULD BE EVERY MONTH BUT WE DEDICATE EVERY MONTH BUT WE DEDICATE APRIL TO THIS AND EXCITED TO APRIL TO THIS AND EXCITED TO SHARE SOME OF THE FUN ACTIVITIES SHARE SOME OF THE FUN ACTIVITIES AND EVENTS HAPPENING THROUGHOUT AND EVENTS HAPPENING THROUGHOUT THE MONTH. THE MONTH. SO ALL MONTH WE'LL BE PROMOTING SO ALL MONTH WE'LL BE PROMOTING THE 2024 PINELLAS SOLAR CO-OP THE 2024 PINELLAS SOLAR CO-OP WHICH DUNEDIN IS ACTUALLY WHICH DUNEDIN IS ACTUALLY COSPONSORING. COSPONSORING. AND THAT IS OPEN TO ALL AND THAT IS OPEN TO ALL RESIDENTS AND BUSINESS OWNERS TO RESIDENTS AND BUSINESS OWNERS TO GO SOLAR AND IT PROVIDES GOOD GO SOLAR AND IT PROVIDES GOOD PROTECTION EDUCATION, RESOURCES. PROTECTION EDUCATION, RESOURCES. EVEN IF YOU'RE NOT READY TO EVEN IF YOU'RE NOT READY TO COMMIT, IT'S A GREAT WAY TO COMMIT, IT'S A GREAT WAY TO LEARN MORE AND GET INFORMATION. LEARN MORE AND GET INFORMATION. THE LIBRARY IS HOSTING THE THE LIBRARY IS HOSTING THE GROWING TOGETHER EVENT ON THE GROWING TOGETHER EVENT ON THE 13th, WHICH WILL BE A DAY OF 13th, WHICH WILL BE A DAY OF PLANTS, CRAFTING, AND DISCOVERY. PLANTS, CRAFTING, AND DISCOVERY. AND GREAT SPEAKERS ON THAT SAME AND GREAT SPEAKERS ON THAT SAME DAY WILL BE THE ARBOR DAY TREE DAY WILL BE THE ARBOR DAY TREE GIVEAWAY. GIVEAWAY. WE'LL HAVE A BOOTH DOWNTOWN AT WE'LL HAVE A BOOTH DOWNTOWN AT THE MARKET ON THE 19th WHERE THE MARKET ON THE 19th WHERE SUSTAINABILITY AND ENVIRONMENTAL SUSTAINABILITY AND ENVIRONMENTAL OUR RESIDENTS AND VISITORS. OUR RESIDENTS AND VISITORS. AND WE HAVE GREAT SUPPORT FROM AND WE HAVE GREAT SUPPORT FROM OUR COMMUNICATIONS TEAM, THEY'RE OUR COMMUNICATIONS TEAM, THEY'RE GOING TO BE PROMOTING GOING TO BE PROMOTING INFORMATION EDUCATION ON SOCIAL INFORMATION EDUCATION ON SOCIAL MEDIA AS WELL AS WE'LL BE MEDIA AS WELL AS WE'LL BE SHARING BLOG POSTS ON THE WEB SHARING BLOG POSTS ON THE WEB SITE. SITE. WITH THAT I HOPE WE ALL HAVE A WITH THAT I HOPE WE ALL HAVE A GREAT EARTH MONTH. GREAT EARTH MONTH. WE LEARNED SOMETHING NEW ABOUT WE LEARNED SOMETHING NEW ABOUT THE PLANET THAT WE LIVE ON, THE PLANET THAT WE LIVE ON, PARTICIPATE IN THESE DUNEDIN PARTICIPATE IN THESE DUNEDIN ACTIVITIES, AND TAKE ACTION ACTIVITIES, AND TAKE ACTION WITHIN OUR COMMUNITY. WITHIN OUR COMMUNITY. ALONG WITH INTRODUCING THE ALONG WITH INTRODUCING THE CITY'S NEW ARBORIST, WE'RE ALSO CITY'S NEW ARBORIST, WE'RE ALSO EXCITED TO ANNOUNCE AND WELCOME EXCITED TO ANNOUNCE AND WELCOME TWO NEW POSITIONS AND STAFF TWO NEW POSITIONS AND STAFF MEMBERS TO THE CITY. MEMBERS TO THE CITY. I'D LIKE TO CALL UP BILL I'D LIKE TO CALL UP BILL PICKRUM, THE CITY'S SOLID WASTE PICKRUM, THE CITY'S SOLID WASTE SUPERINTENDENT AND MICHELLE SUPERINTENDENT AND MICHELLE MONTYCLAR, THE ENVIRONMENTAL MONTYCLAR, THE ENVIRONMENTAL PROGRAM MANAGER FOR THOSE PROGRAM MANAGER FOR THOSE INTRODUCTIONS. INTRODUCTIONS. >> Mayor Bujalski: WELCOME. >> Mayor Bujalski: WELCOME. >> Mayor Bujalski: WELCOME. >> >> Mayor Bujalski: WELCOME. >> GOOD >> Mayor Bujalski: WELCOME. >> GOOD MORNING. >> GOOD MORNING. >> GOOD MORNING. MICHELLE >> GOOD MORNING. MICHELLE MONTYCLAR, >> GOOD MORNING. MICHELLE MONTYCLAR, THE MICHELLE MONTYCLAR, THE ENVIRONMENTAL PROGRAM MANAGER ENVIRONMENTAL PROGRAM MANAGER AND I'M HAPPY AND SO EXCITED TO AND I'M HAPPY AND SO EXCITED TO INTRODUCE NICOLE SILVERMAN. INTRODUCE NICOLE SILVERMAN. SHE IS OUR ENVIRONMENTAL SHE IS OUR ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIALIST I WITH OUR STORMWATER SPECIALIST I WITH OUR STORMWATER PROGRAM. PROGRAM. SHE HAS A BACHELORS IN MARINE SHE HAS A BACHELORS IN MARINE SCIENCE FROM THE UNIVERSITY OF SCIENCE FROM THE UNIVERSITY OF MASSACHUSETTS DARTMOUTH, AND SHE MASSACHUSETTS DARTMOUTH, AND SHE ALSO WORKED AT THE FLORIDA FISH ALSO WORKED AT THE FLORIDA FISH & WILDLIFE INSTITUTE AS A FISH & WILDLIFE INSTITUTE AS A FISH AND WILDLIFE TECHNICIAN. AND WILDLIFE TECHNICIAN. SHE BRINGS A WEALTH OF SHE BRINGS A WEALTH OF ENVIRONMENTAL KNOWLEDGE, AND ENVIRONMENTAL KNOWLEDGE, AND SCIENTIFIC KNOWLEDGE TO OUR SCIENTIFIC KNOWLEDGE TO OUR CITY, AND WE'RE SO HAPPY TO HAVE CITY, AND WE'RE SO HAPPY TO HAVE HER HERE. HER HERE. [APPLAUSE] [APPLAUSE] >> Mayor Bujalski: WELCOME. >> Mayor Bujalski: WELCOME. >> Mayor Bujalski: WELCOME. [APPLAUSE] [APPLAUSE] >> GOOD MORNING. >> GOOD MORNING. >> GOOD MORNING. GOOD >> GOOD MORNING. GOOD MORNING, >> GOOD MORNING. GOOD MORNING, BILL >> GOOD MORNING. GOOD MORNING, BILL PICKRUM >> GOOD MORNING. GOOD MORNING, BILL PICKRUM WITH GOOD MORNING, BILL PICKRUM WITH SANITATION AND RECYCLING. SANITATION AND RECYCLING. I WANTED TO BE BRIEF WITH THIS I WANTED TO BE BRIEF WITH THIS BUT WE HAVE A SECOND HIRE, AND BUT WE HAVE A SECOND HIRE, AND IT'S SAVANNAH BUNCH. IT'S SAVANNAH BUNCH. SAVANNAH, SHE IS IF I GIVE A SAVANNAH, SHE IS IF I GIVE A PLUG TO JENNIFER, JORGE AND SUE PLUG TO JENNIFER, JORGE AND SUE BARTLETT THROUGH HOW WE'VE COME, BARTLETT THROUGH HOW WE'VE COME, SOME OF THE OLDTIMERS HERE, THIS SOME OF THE OLDTIMERS HERE, THIS IS OUR FOURTH HIRE FOR THE IS OUR FOURTH HIRE FOR THE POSITION BACK FILLING NATALIE'S POSITION BACK FILLING NATALIE'S POSITION BUT THIS POSITION POSITION BUT THIS POSITION REALLY HAS A FOURTH GENERATION REALLY HAS A FOURTH GENERATION TO WHERE IT GREW FROM THE CEQ TO TO WHERE IT GREW FROM THE CEQ TO GET A RECYCLING PROGRAM. GET A RECYCLING PROGRAM. BUT SAVANNAH IS THE FOURTH HIRE BUT SAVANNAH IS THE FOURTH HIRE AND IT JUST TELLS YOU HOW MUCH AND IT JUST TELLS YOU HOW MUCH THESE POSITIONS ARE SOUGHT THESE POSITIONS ARE SOUGHT AFTER. AFTER. BUT SAVANNAH COMES TO US FROM BUT SAVANNAH COMES TO US FROM THE UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH FLORIDA THE UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH FLORIDA WITH AN UNDERGRADUATE IN WITH AN UNDERGRADUATE IN PSYCHOLOGY AND THEN SHE ALSO HAS PSYCHOLOGY AND THEN SHE ALSO HAS A MASTERS IN SUSTAINABILITY AND A MASTERS IN SUSTAINABILITY AND MANAGEMENT FROM BATH COLLEGE, MANAGEMENT FROM BATH COLLEGE, BATH UNIVERSITY OVER IN ENGLAND. BATH UNIVERSITY OVER IN ENGLAND. AND I JUST WANT TO INTRODUCE AND I JUST WANT TO INTRODUCE SAVANNAH. SAVANNAH. >> Mayor Bujalski: WELCOME. >> Mayor Bujalski: WELCOME. >> Mayor Bujalski: WELCOME. [APPLAUSE] [APPLAUSE] >> SO AS YOU CAN SEE, WE HAVE >> SO AS YOU CAN SEE, WE HAVE >> SO AS YOU CAN SEE, WE HAVE QUITE >> SO AS YOU CAN SEE, WE HAVE QUITE THE >> SO AS YOU CAN SEE, WE HAVE QUITE THE TEAM >> SO AS YOU CAN SEE, WE HAVE QUITE THE TEAM HERE >> SO AS YOU CAN SEE, WE HAVE QUITE THE TEAM HERE IN >> SO AS YOU CAN SEE, WE HAVE QUITE THE TEAM HERE IN DUNEDIN QUITE THE TEAM HERE IN DUNEDIN FOR SUSTAINABILITY, THE FOR SUS