City Commission - 22 Jul 2025

City Commission - 22 Jul 2025. Location: City Hall - Commission Chambers. Time: 05:30 PM. Agenda: City Commission - 22 Jul 2025 - Agenda - Html Meeting of the City Commission Agenda - Regular Session City Hall - Commission Chambers Tuesday, July 22, 2025, 5:30 PM PROUD Heritage | PROMISING Future CITY COMMISSION Scott Black, Mayor Normita L. Woodard, Mayor Pro-Tem Kristin Church, Commissioner Ann E. Cosentino, Commissioner James D. Shive, Commissioner CITY OFFICIALS Marieke vanErven, Acting City Manager Angelia Guy, City Clerk Patrick Brackins, City Attorney Peter Altman, Finance Officer Page A. MEETING PROCEDURES The City Commission will be meeting in person. As an alternate option, the public may attend virtually. The virtual meeting will be in “watch/listen mode” only; no public comments will be taken virtually. To join the Zoom Meeting by computer or smart device: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/87280176542?pwd=XdPqdpyir3j1RaeWapSTyJAvaaaxtc.1 To join by phone, dial: 1 929 205 6099 Meeting ID: 872 8017 6542 Passcode: 101833 Public Comment: If you are present in the Commission Chambers, you will be limited to three minutes to make your comments as is the usual rule of procedure for City Commission meetings, except for matters heard in a quasi-judicial capacity. Public comments will not be taken virtually. Submission of Presentations: For security purposes, the City cannot accept jump drives or other USB devices. Please contact the City Clerk for more information. Republished to replace incorrect attachment for Item J1 (Notice to Sell) and J2 (Staff Agenda Memo) B. CALL TO ORDER B.1. Invocation given by Mayor Black and followed by the Pledge of Allegiance. B.2. Roll Call B.3. Changes or Modification to the Agenda B.4. Disclosure of any known conflicts of interest regarding an agenda item. C. PRESENTATIONS C.1. 2025 Mayor John Land Service Award - Scott Black presented by Eryn Russell, Florida League of Cities D. PUBLIC COMMENTS E. CONSENT AGENDA E.1. Budget Workshop - July 9, 2025 DRAFT July 09, 2025 7 - 9 E.2. DRAFT City Commission Meeting Minutes 07-08-2025 DRAFT City Commission Meeting Minutes 07-08-2025 10 - 51 E.3. Draft Visioning Workshop - June 16, 2025 DRAFT- 2025-06-16 52 - 56 E.4. Increased Costs of Utility Adjustments - US 98 Bypass Agenda Memo - Increased Costs of Utility Adjustments - US 98 Bypass - Html Letter - US98 Bypass Utility Adj Costs 7-15-25 57 - 59 E.5. Purchase of Utilities Service Body Vehicle Agenda Memo - Purchase of Utilities Service Body Vehicle - Html F250 BID SHEET Updated 60 - 61 E.6. Approve Purchase for Angel Armor Vests Agenda Memo - Approve Purchase for Angel Armor Vests - Html Angel Armor Vests Angel Armor Sole Source Vests 62 - 72 E.7. Bid Award for Pavilions Project Agenda Memo - Bid Award for Pavilions Project - Html 2504-PK Park Pavilions Project Bid Document Bid Summary Bid Tabulation 1 Bid Tabulation 2 Bid Tabulation 3 Gulf American Bid Top Line Recreation Bid Flores Bid FSV Construction Bid OMJ_ BID PACKET 2504-PK Park Pavilions 73 - 227 F. CONSIDERATION OF ITEMS REMOVED FROM CONSENT AGENDA (IF ANY) G. PUBLIC HEARING - INTRODUCTION & FIRST READING OF PROPOSED ORDINANCES H. PUBLIC HEARING - ADOPTION & SECOND READING OF PROPOSED ORDINANCES I. UNFINISHED BUSINESS J. NEW BUSINESS J.1. Surplus/Disposition of Parcel ID 27-24-21-0400-39900-0010 Agenda Memo - Surplus/Disposition of Parcel ID 27-24-21-0400-39900-0010 - Html Property Evaluation – Surplus Inventory Questionnaire Notice to Sell -8th Street and Pineapple Avenue 228 - 232 J.2. South of Morningside Drive and North of Clinton Avenue – HIGHLAND TRAILS PHASE II SUBDIVISION PRELIMINARY PLAN Agenda Memo - Highland Trails Phase 2 Preliminary Plan - Html Highland Trails Ph 2 new - Staff Agenda Memp ATTACHMENT A - Highland Trails Preliminary Plan 5-22-25 ATTACHMENT B - 2005-0904 Ordinance Highland Lakes Rezoning PUD ATTACHMENT C - Preliminary Plan Approval letter ATTACHMENT D - Dade City LDRs Section 2.4.7(G)(5)(d) ATTACHMENT E - HOA documents ATTACHMENT F - CDD creation – Ordinance 2020-20 ATTACHMENT G- SWFWMD Permit ATTACHMENT H - Highland Trails Access Management Study ATTACHMENT I - Pasco County Right-of-Way Improvement Permit 233 - 470 J.3. Setting Date for Tentative Millage Rate and Budget Hearings Agenda Memo - Setting Date for Tentative Millage Rate and Budget Hearings - Html 471 J.4. Selection of City Manager Candidates to Interview Agenda Memo - Selection of City Manager Candidates to Interview - Html Emmanuel Adediran- Resume 052025 Ken Griffin- Resume Jordan Leo Hoffman’s Resume LYNNE LADNER RESUME 472 - 491 J.5. Setting the Proposed Millage Rate for Fiscal Year 2025-2025 Agenda Memo - Setting the Proposed Millage Rate for Fiscal Yar 2025-2025 - Html DR420_2025 492 - 496 J.6. Approving Preliminary Non-Ad Valorem Stormwater Parcel Assessment Resolution 2025-14 A RESOLUTION BY THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF DADE CITY, FLORIDA, ESTABLISHING A PRELIMINARY EQUILIVENT RESIDENTIAL UNITY UTILITY FEE RATE TO FUND THE CITY OF DADE CITY STORMWATER MANAGEMENT UTILITY SYSTEM FOR FISCAL YEAR 2025-2026; SETTING A PROPOSED PUBLIC HEARING DATE; AUTHORIZING THE CITY TO TRANSMIT TO PASCO COUNTY AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Approve Resolution 2025-14 with the proposed rate for the 2025-2026 tax year and authorize the City to transmit a Preliminary Assessment Roll consistent with the current rate structure to the Pasco County Property Appraiser. Agenda Memo - RESOLUTION NO. 2025-14 Resolution 2025-14 Prelim Stormwater Assessments 497 - 500 J.7. Approve Resolution No. 2025-15 Preliminary Street Lighting Assessment for Highland Bluff A RESOLUTION BY THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF DADE CITY, FLORIDA, APPROVING THE PRELIMINARY ASSESSMENT RATE FOR THE HIGHLAND BLUFF SUBDIVISION ENHANCED STREET LIGHTING SERVICE AREA FOR FISCAL YEAR 2025-2026; SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING DATE; AUTHORIZING THE TRANSMISSION OF THE PROPOSED ASSESSMENT ROLL; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Approve Resolution No. 2025-15 with the proposed rate for the 2025-2026 tax year and authorize the City to transmit the preliminary assessment roll to the Pasco County Property Appraiser. Agenda Memo - Resolution 2025-15 Res 2025-15 Prelim Highland Bluff StreetLighting FY26 501 - 505 J.8. Resolution 2025-16 Preliminary Streetlighting Assessment for the Pines Subdivision RESOLUTION NO.: 2025-16 A RESOLUTION BY THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF DADE CITY, FLORIDA, APPROVING THE PRELIMINARY ASSESSMENT RATE FOR THE PINES SUBDIVISION ENHANCED STREET LIGHTING SERVICE AREA FOR FISCAL YEAR 2025-2026; SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING DATE; AUTHORIZING THE TRANSMISSION OF THE PROPOSED ASSESSMENT ROLL; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Approve Resolution No. 2025-16 with the proposed rate for the fiscal year 2025-2026 tax year and authorize the City to transmit the Preliminary Assessment Roll to the Pasco County Property Appraiser. Agenda Memo - RESOLUTION NO.: 2025-16 Res 2025-16 Prelim PinesStreetLighting FY25-26 506 - 510 J.9. Resolution 2025-17 Approving Preliminary Non-Ad Valorem Streetlighting Assessment Lynan Estates RESOLUTION NO.: 2025-17 A RESOLUTION BY THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF DADE CITY, FLORIDA, APPROVING THE PRELIMINARY ASSESSMENT RATE FOR THE LYNAN ESTATES SUBDIVISION ENHANCED STREET LIGHTING SERVICE AREA FOR FISCAL YEAR 2025-2026; SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING DATE; AUTHORIZING THE TRANSMISSION OF THE PROPOSED ASSESSMENT ROLL TO PASCO COUNTY; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Approve Resolution No. 2025-17 with the annual rate of $486.00 per parcel for the 2025-2026 tax year authorizing the City to certify the assessment roll to the Pasco County Property Appraiser. Agenda Memo - RESOLUTION NO.: 2025-17 Res 2025-17 Prelim Lynan Streetlight Assess FY 2026 511 - 515 K. CITY ADMINISTRATION ITEMS (IF ANY) K.1. City Manager K.2. City Clerk K.3. Finance Officer K.4. City Attorney K.5. Police Chief K.6. Community & Economic Development Director K.7. Public Works Director K.8. Utilities Director L. COMMISSIONER ITEMS M. PUBLIC COMMENTS (FOR ITEMS NOT ALREADY DISCUSSED) N. NOTED ITEMS N.1. Proclamation for Bishop Jesse B. McClendon Proclamation for Bishop Jesse B. McClendon 516 O. ADJOURNMENT FOOTER TEXT CHAMBER RULES: The Dade City Commission welcomes comments from the public regarding non-agenda items during the Public Comment portions of the meeting and agenda items as scheduled. Any person desiring to address the Commission shall secure the permission of the Presiding Officer to do so. Each person addressing the city commission shall do so from the podium, shall remain at the podium at all times during their remarks and shall give their name and address in an audible tone of voice for the record prior to beginning their remarks. Any person wishing to approach the dais from the podium to submit materials to the commission must first seek and receive permission from the presiding officer before approaching the dais. Unless further time is requested and granted by the city commission, each person addressing the city commission shall limit their address to three minutes. All remarks shall be addressed to the city commission as a body and not to any individual member of the city commission, city officer or city employee. No person other than the city commission and the person having the floor, shall be permitted to enter into any discussion, either directly or through a member of the city commission, without permission from the providing officer. No question shall be asked of an individual city commissioner, or city official or city employee except through the presiding officer. Any person making obscene, impertinent, slanderous, vulgar, or abusive remarks or who shall become violent, belligerent, or boisterous while addressing the city commission shall be instructed by the presiding officer to cease making such remarks or engaging in such conduct. If the person fails to comply with the presiding officer’s instruction(s), then they may be removed from the Commission Chambers upon the presiding officer’s directive, unless permission to continue is granted by a majority of the city commission. Public Comment shall be governed by Florida law if the matter is quasi-judicial (variances, rezoning, etc.) Please silence your cellphones during all meetings. APPEALS: Any person desiring to appeal any decision made by the City Commission with respect to any matter considered at any meeting or hearing will need a record of the proceedings and may need to ensure that a verbatim record of the proceedings is made which includes the testimony and evidence upon with the appeal is based. DISABILITY : If you are a person with a disability who needs any accommodation in order to participate in this proceeding, you are entitled at no cost to you to the provision of certain assistance within two (2) working days of your receipt of this notice. Please contact the Dade City Clerk’s office, P.O. Box 1355, Dade City, FL 33526-1355; (352) 523-5052 for further assistance and information . Document: City Commission - 22 Jul 2025 - Minutes - Html Meeting of the City Commission Minutes - City Commission City Hall - Commission Chambers Tuesday, July 22, 2025, 5:30 PM PROUD Heritage | PROMISING Future Members Present Scott Black, Mayor Kristin Church, Commissioner Ann Cosentino, Commissioner James Shive, Commissioner Staff Present Marieke vanErven, Acting City Manager & Executive Assistant Angelia Guy, City Clerk Patrick Brackins, City Attorney Peter Altman, Finance Officer Kendon Daniels, Utilities Director William Toner, Public Works Director Catherine Ralston, Community & Economic Development Director Lorenzo Moreno, Lieutenant Members Absent/Regrets Normita Woodard, Mayor Pro Tem Robert Tungate, Acting Police Chief A. MEETING PROCEDURES The City Commission will be meeting in person. As an alternate option, the public may attend virtually. The virtual meeting will be in “watch/listen mode” only; no public comments will be taken virtually. To join the Zoom Meeting by computer or smart device: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/87280176542?pwd=XdPqdpyir3j1RaeWapSTyJAvaaaxtc.1 To join by phone, dial: 1 929 205 6099 Meeting ID: 872 8017 6542 Passcode: 101833 Public Comment: If you are present in the Commission Chambers, you will be limited to three minutes to make your comments as is the usual rule of procedure for City Commission meetings, except for matters heard in a quasi-judicial capacity. Public comments will not be taken virtually. Submission of Presentations: For security purposes, the City cannot accept jump drives or other USB devices. Please contact the City Clerk for more information. Republished to replace incorrect attachment for Item J1 (Notice to Sell) and J2 (Staff Agenda Memo) B. CALL TO ORDER 5:30 p.m. B.1. Invocation given by Mayor Black and followed by the Pledge of Allegiance. B.2. Roll Call All Commission members were seated and present except Mayor Pro Tem Woodard, who was absent. B.3. Changes or Modification to the Agenda None. B.4. Disclosure of any known conflicts of interest regarding an agenda item. None. C. PRESENTATIONS C.1. 2025 Mayor John Land Service Award- Scott Black presented by Chris Holley, Florida League of Cities Chris Holley from the Florida League of Cities presented Mayor Black with the 2025 Mayor John Land Service Award. Mayor Black was recognized for his dedication and service to the City for over 35 years. Several of Mayor Black's family members were present including his wife, mother, and cousin. Former Florida League of Cities employees Lynn Tipton and Ken Small along with former City Commissioners Eunice Penix and Steven Van Gorden were also present. D. PUBLIC COMMENTS D.1. Kevin Taggerty at 13833 5th Street, Dade City, and from Dade City Life, spoke about the old Dade City oak tree that was in danger of being cut down by the County. There are thousands of people who are in support of the tree. Taggerty has met with the Facilities Manager of Pasco and asked him many questions including, why cut down the tree? Taggerty shared there is a palm tree plan to put 11 Sabal palm trees in the front. Taggerty didn't agree with them taking the oak tree down. The County Commission's response was because it was diseased, and it had a hole in it; the tree was a threat. Dade City sent out an Arborist to inspect the tree and they did not find that. The County is saying this will be a million dollars to replace. The County did not honor the Arborist report that was done. The County is going to send out their own Arborist in early August. Taggerty felt the County should have honored the report because they had a two-day in-depth discussion. The initial problem when the County went to cut the tree down was, they filed a report from an Arborist from 2015, which was 10 years ago. The permit did not say cut the tree down, it just said the tree's issues. Several trees were inspected when this tree was originally inspected. Taggerty said according to the Community, Sabal Palms are not a good match for the area. On July 30th, they are having a gathering to show support for old number 7. Carolyn Parrish at 14406 12th Street, Dade City, asked Taggerty if the Sabal Palm tree had any nested fruit that could be toxic for animals. Taggerty was unsure. Parrish believed that would be something they would want to look into. E. CONSENT AGENDA E.1. Budget Workshop - July 9, 2025 Moved by Commissioner Shive, seconded by Commissioner Church to approve the consent agenda in its entirety. FOR: Black, Church, Cosentino, and Shive AGAINST: None ABSENT: Woodard CARRIED. E.2. DRAFT City Commission Meeting Minutes 07-08-2025 Moved by Commissioner Shive, seconded by Commissioner Church to approve the consent agenda in its entirety. FOR: Black, Church, Cosentino, and Shive AGAINST: None ABSENT: Woodard CARRIED. E.3. Draft Visioning Workshop - June 16, 2025 Moved by Commissioner Shive, seconded by Commissioner Church to approve the consent agenda in its entirety. FOR: Black, Church, Cosentino, and Shive AGAINST: None ABSENT: Woodard CARRIED. E.4. Increased Costs of Utility Adjustments - US 98 Bypass Moved by Commissioner Shive, seconded by Commissioner Church to approve the consent agenda in its entirety. FOR: Black, Church, Cosentino, and Shive AGAINST: None ABSENT: Woodard CARRIED. E.5. Purchase of Utilities Service Body Vehicle Moved by Commissioner Shive, seconded by Commissioner Church to approve the consent agenda in its entirety. FOR: Black, Church, Cosentino, and Shive AGAINST: None ABSENT: Woodard CARRIED. E.6. Approve Purchase for Angel Armor Vests Moved by Commissioner Shive, seconded by Commissioner Church to approve the consent agenda in its entirety. FOR: Black, Church, Cosentino, and Shive AGAINST: None ABSENT: Woodard CARRIED. E.7. Bid Award for Pavilions Project Moved by Commissioner Shive, seconded by Commissioner Church to approve the consent agenda in its entirety. FOR: Black, Church, Cosentino, and Shive AGAINST: None ABSENT: Woodard CARRIED. F. CONSIDERATION OF ITEMS REMOVED FROM CONSENT AGENDA (IF ANY) None. G. PUBLIC HEARING - INTRODUCTION & FIRST READING OF PROPOSED ORDINANCES None. H. PUBLIC HEARING - ADOPTION & SECOND READING OF PROPOSED ORDINANCES None. I. UNFINISHED BUSINESS None. J. NEW BUSINESS J.1. Surplus/Disposition of Parcel ID 27-24-21-0400-39900-0010 Acting City Manager vanErven introduced the item. Community and Economic Development Director Ralston shared a PowerPoint reviewing the item in depth. Commissioner Shive was not in favor of selling the property and wanted them to look at a reenvisioning plan for that area. Shive thought they should hold onto the property in case they wanted to realign the street. Mayor Black suggested the possibility of leasing the land and gave examples of other properties where they have leased land. Commissioner Cosentino agreed that the area is a problematic turn. She agreed with Commissioner Shive, someone also reached out to her to share the same concerns. Cosentino asked questions about the land being able to sell multiple times with the fencing on City land. The Commission had a brief conversation. Commissioner Cosentino also agreed the land should be leased. Commissioner Church asked if staff knew how long the fence had been there. Community and Economic Development Director Ralston said they found a record that the fence was installed in 1979. Commissioner Church said her concern is that this was more than 21 years ago and discussed legal actions that could possibly take place. Church thought executing a lease agreement would be a smart thing to do. She also had people contact her to ask what amenities they could put there to preserve the trail. Commissioner Shive asked Attorney Brackins about the property changing hands over the years. Attorney Brackins said it is called an encroachment. He does not know if that was pursuant to an agreement or not. Commissioner Church said if they got to a point where they were considering selling it, it worried her working directly with the property owner since there are other property owners who may want a seat at the table. The Commission gave consensus for the item to come back to them by Brackins and to approach the property owner about the use of the adjacent land. J.2. South of Morningside Drive and North of Clinton Avenue – HIGHLAND TRAILS PHASE II SUBDIVISION PRELIMINARY PLAN Acting City Manager vanErven introduced the item and it was presented by Community and Economic Director Ralston. The item is a Quasi-Judicial Hearing. Attorney Brackins swore in all who wished to testify, including Community and Economic Development Director Ralston, the applicant, and a resident who lives across from the project. Community and Economic Development Director Ralston reviewed a PowerPoint of the project that was also provided in the agenda packet. Staff shared the plan is consistent with the conditions of approval set forth in the ordinance and the City's LDR. The subdivision's preliminary plan establishes the general layout and design for the subdivision and has been followed for the review for Highlands Trail phase II and no deficiencies found. Please note that the subdivision preliminary plan is not binding nor is it an exact description of what may actually be built after fully engineered construction plans may be submitted. Commissioner Cosentino said the report Ralston put together was really complete and easy to follow along with the history of the project. Clarke Hobby with Hobby & Hobby, P.A., at 109 N Brush Street, Tampa, shared there was an extremely extensive staff report that was discussed in great lengths when they were at the Planning Board. There was testimony at the Planning Board from a couple of neighbors, and they have worked through their issues. Hobby thinks they have already met the legal sufficiency test with the staff report. They were happy to answer any questions. Hobby said the staff report was really detailed. Attorney Brackins explained lawyers were not placed under oath because they do not provide testimony. Affected parties: Josman Gamez at 11948 Sanders Lane, Dade City, and owner of Gamez Farms and Microgreens, was present to let the Commission know that even though this building phase for around 1200 homes has not been approved yet, they as neighbors have been affected already by it. Since last year, they have been dealing with earth movers, dirt, and vibrations. Gamez also has videos of earth movers shaking in his house. Gamez informed the Commission that he is a nudist. He would like them to put a big fence up to be good neighbors. Hobby said this was not a construction plan that was in front of them tonight. They have a local representative that was present, they will meet with the neighbor afterwards to adjust the construction plan accordingly. Commissioner Cosentino asked how many phases there were. Hobby introduced their Planner, Ryan McCaffrey. Ryan McCaffrey, with Hamilton Engineering and Surveying, at 2409 West Lemon Street, Tampa, said the first phase came in as phase II. This is now phase 2, with sub phasing (A,B,C, D). The construction documents would include the entirety of the development that the client holds. He believed there is a piece of it that is under ownership of others in the northeast corner, which is not included in the application. Attorney Brackins asked for the preliminary plan purposes, if phase II was the last phase. However, in the actual development of construction plans in construction, they are going to do phase 2 in multiple sub-phases. McCaffrey confirmed that was correct. Commissioner Cosentino asked in layman's terms if the development had allotment for over 1000 houses and they are building out 700 houses. McCaffrey said that was correct. Cosentino asked if they were planning on building out the 1000 homes or are they feeling good about the 700 number. McCaffrey said at this time it is all systems forward with this plan. Commissioner Shive said he was not on board when the project was approved but he is happy the number of houses was reduced from 1134 to 684. The only concern that he had was at the last meeting, neighbors talked about an emergency exit that goes out to Elkins Road. Shive wants to make sure they double gate area so it will be truly an emergency exit. Mayor Black asked if there would be a Knox Box type system for emergency access. McCaffrey said yes and it is not plotted as right-of-way; it is designed for an only emergency exit. It is gated and not paved. Mayor Black shared after the last meeting he drove by the property. They wanted to make sure the gate would not be left open, and it is a permanent arrangement. Commissioner Church asked if the properties that they did not have ownership of were included in the plan. McCaffrey said the northeast parcel is in the PD, but it was not included in the application. Commissioner Cosentino asked if the staff report recommendation that they approve with the condition of the connecting bike trail was met, or if this still needed to be approved. Community and Economic Development Director Ralston said the conditions had been met. Moved by Commissioner Cosentino, seconded by Commissioner Shive to approve Highland Trails Phase II Subdivision preliminary plat with the condition of the bike trail making connection point to Clinton Avenue. FOR: Black, Church, Cosentino, and Shive AGAINST: None ABSENT: Woodard CARRIED. J.3. Setting Date for Tentative Millage Rate and Budget Hearings Acting City Manager vanErven shared staff has asked the Commission to set a meeting date between 9/8/2025 and 9/12/2025. As part of the TRIM (truth in millage) process, they have to adhere to a specific timetable. The Pasco County Property Appraiser certified the taxable value on June 28, 2025. Within 30 days of certification of the value, they must certify the maximum millage calculation and notify the Property Appraiser of the date, time, and meeting place of the tentative budget hearing. They have to hold the tentative hearing between September 3 and September 18. The hearing must take place Monday through Friday after 5 p.m. or anytime on a Saturday. The School Board and Pasco County have priority on setting dates for their public hearings, and the City could not hold a budget hearing on the same date. Acting City Manager vanErven reviewed possible dates with the Commission that did not interfere with the School Board or County. Staff recommended Monday, 9/8/2025. They will keep the regular date of 9/23/25 for the budget hearing. The Commission gave their consensus for the dates. J.4. Selection of City Manager Candidates to Interview Acting City Manager vanErven shared they received an additional five resumes and asked the Commission if they would like to add any applicants for interviews. Commissioner Shive said Ken Griffin's application stood out to him. He would like to include Griffin in the interviews. Commissioner Cosentino said when they talk about applying for a job at this level, she is extremely disappointed with the mistakes that were in the candidates resumes. Cosentino asked if the computer could be rearranging the resumes causing some mistakes. Acting City Manager vanErven explained that the resumes are submitted by the applicants, by email, to Sumter Consulting. Sumter Consulting then sends them to the City Human Resource Director Dison. Commissioner Cosentino confirmed with vanErven that the mistakes are under the applicant's control and not computer error. Cosentino thought applicant Lynne Ladner had good experience from her resume. Commissioner Church concurred on Ladner but shared she did not do a deep dive search on the additional applicants. Church said if her fellow Commissioners see applications that seem promising, she is happy to give them 30 minutes of her time. Mayor Black was in favor of hearing from Griffin. Commissioner Cosentino wanted to do more checking before they add Ladner. The Commission gave consensus to add Ken Griffin for an interview. J.5. Setting the Proposed Millage Rate for Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Acting City Manager vanErven presented the item. After presenting the item, vanErven clarified the proposed millage rate could not be increased but it could be decreased. Mayor Black said 6.93 was the millage rate last year and was the first time they dipped below 7. Public Comments: Saxon Evans at 15000 Citrus Country Drive, Dade City, with the Dade City Business Center, asked if the stormwater infrastructure was built into the millage rate. They had a lot of stormwater flooding last year and they want to make sure that it has been appropriated. They take on a lot of City stormwater on the private side. Evans wanted to make sure it was covered on the City's side in taxes because they got slammed last year. Mayor Black said the millage rate is different than the stormwater assessment. Commissioner Shive said he did not believe the business center was being impacted by the stormwater fee because they are handling a lot of the City's stormwater. He would like staff to check on that. This was also a prior issue. Evans explained the stormwater system they use at the business center. They had a deal/agreement when Billy Poe was City Manager where they would not get stormwater tax. However, they got taxed last year. Evans shared the issues with staff in the past, and staff is currently working on. DOT (Department of Transportation) is coming out on Thursday, and the County is coming out tomorrow. Finance Director Altman said the assessment was sent out and it became clear he saw an agreement where the Business Center would not be taxed. Altman will speak with the attorney about that. Altman apologized to Evans for him receiving the tax bill. Altman clarified that stormwater is not a taxing element of the millage. Commissioner Shive said this was a big issue when Poe was there. Evans shared it was a 2018 agreement. He would love to show the Commissioners the facility. They want to be able to help the City without drowning. His business is not a stormwater treatment facility. They are getting hit with so much trash off the roads that it is affecting their business. Moved by Commissioner Cosentino, seconded by Commissioner Church to adopt the proposed millage rate for Fiscal Year 2025-2026 in the amount of $6.93 (the current millage rate). FOR: Black, Church, Cosentino, and Shive AGAINST: None ABSENT: Woodard CARRIED. J.6. Approving Preliminary Non-Ad Valorem Stormwater Parcel Assessment Resolution 2025-14 A RESOLUTION BY THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF DADE CITY, FLORIDA, ESTABLISHING A PRELIMINARY EQUILIVENT RESIDENTIAL UNITY UTILITY FEE RATE TO FUND THE CITY OF DADE CITY STORMWATER MANAGEMENT UTILITY SYSTEM FOR FISCAL YEAR 2025-2026; SETTING A PROPOSED PUBLIC HEARING DATE; AUTHORIZING THE CITY TO TRANSMIT TO PASCO COUNTY AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. City Clerk Guy read the resolution by title only. The item was introduced by Acting City Manager vanErven and presented by Finance Director Altman. Commissioner Church asked for clarification on the item. Church thought last year there was a concern that they could not do some things without an increase. Church asked Altman if he was saying that some of the grant money was going to cover that? Finance Officer Altman said they really don't know what the master plan is. They tried to bring it up on the consumer price index, saying to keep it the same as it used to be. If it's their pleasure, they can direct Altman to add $5, which would help them. Commissioner Church was not in favor of arbitrating numbers that are not based on their concrete needs. Commissioner Shive was not in favor of increasing the stormwater impact fees right now. Commissioner Cosentino asked if they waited, when would they know. Cosentino's other concern was if they need and increase and don't increase them this year, the next year's increase would be at a higher percentage. Finance Officer Altman said the grant takes one year to do. Commissioner Cosentino wanted to be clear that they will know exactly where they are next year. Finance Officer Altman said that would be a good goal and is achievable. Saxon Evans, an owner of the Dade City Business Center, shared a new law that was passed June 2024 and read changes that were going to happen. Evans said that most developments are not going to be able to fully treat their stormwater. Evans said this was from the State. City Clerk Guy highlighted a typo in the resolution for correction. Moved by Commissioner Shive, seconded by Commissioner Church FOR: Black, Church, Cosentino, and Shive AGAINST: None ABSENT: Woodard CARRIED. J.7. Approve Resolution No. 2025-15 Preliminary Street Lighting Assessment for Highland Bluff A RESOLUTION BY THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF DADE CITY, FLORIDA, APPROVING THE PRELIMINARY ASSESSMENT RATE FOR THE HIGHLAND BLUFF SUBDIVISION ENHANCED STREET LIGHTING SERVICE AREA FOR FISCAL YEAR 2025-2026; SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING DATE; AUTHORIZING THE TRANSMISSION OF THE PROPOSED ASSESSMENT ROLL; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. City Clerk Guy read the resolution by title only. The item was presented by Acting City Manager vanErven. Staff recommended approval. The proposed rate for this fiscal year is $100 per parcel for the 29 parcels within the subdivision. Which is a $5 increase per parcel. No public comments were made. Moved by Commissioner Shive, seconded by Commissioner Cosentino to approve Resolution No. 2025-15 with the proposed rate for the 2025-2026 tax year and authorize the City to transmit the preliminary assessment roll to the Pasco County Property Appraiser. FOR: Black, Church, Cosentino, and Shive AGAINST: None ABSENT: Woodard CARRIED. J.8. Resolution 2025-16 Preliminary Streetlighting Assessment for the Pines Subdivision RESOLUTION NO.: 2025-16 A RESOLUTION BY THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF DADE CITY, FLORIDA, APPROVING THE PRELIMINARY ASSESSMENT RATE FOR THE PINES SUBDIVISION ENHANCED STREET LIGHTING SERVICE AREA FOR FISCAL YEAR 2025-2026; SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING DATE; AUTHORIZING THE TRANSMISSION OF THE PROPOSED ASSESSMENT ROLL; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. City Clerk Guy read the resolution by title only. The item was presented by Acting City Manager vanErven. Staff recommended approval of the proposed rate of $221 per parcel, which remained unchanged from last year. No public comments were made. Moved by Commissioner Cosentino, seconded by Commissioner Church to approve Resolution No. 2025-16 with the proposed rate for the fiscal year 2025-2026 tax year and authorize the City to transmit the Preliminary Assessment Roll to the Pasco County Property Appraiser. FOR: Black, Church, Cosentino, and Shive AGAINST: None ABSENT: Woodard CARRIED. J.9. Resolution 2025-17 Approving Preliminary Non-Ad Valorem Streetlighting Assessment Lynan Estates RESOLUTION NO.: 2025-17 A RESOLUTION BY THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF DADE CITY, FLORIDA, APPROVING THE PRELIMINARY ASSESSMENT RATE FOR THE LYNAN ESTATES SUBDIVISION ENHANCED STREET LIGHTING SERVICE AREA FOR FISCAL YEAR 2025-2026; SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING DATE; AUTHORIZING THE TRANSMISSION OF THE PROPOSED ASSESSMENT ROLL TO PASCO COUNTY; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. City Clerk Guy read the resolution by title only. The item was presented by Acting City Manager vanErven. Staff recommended approval of the new rate of $486 per parcel, which is a decrease from $491. No public comments were made. Moved by Commissioner Shive, seconded by Commissioner Church to approve Resolution No. 2025-17 with the annual rate of $486.00 per parcel for the 2025-2026 tax year authorizing the City to certify the assessment roll to the Pasco County Property Appraiser. FOR: Black, Church, Cosentino, and Shive AGAINST: None ABSENT: Woodard CARRIED. K. CITY ADMINISTRATION ITEMS (IF ANY) K.1. City Manager Acting City Manager vanErven shared the CRA audit has been submitted and accepted by the State. The next budget workshop is scheduled for July 28th, from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. K.2. City Clerk City Clerk Guy thanked the Commission for allowing her to serve on the Florida Association of City Clerks (FACC) Board. She is officially no longer on the board. Guy's state certification class will conclude in October; she will be in the first class to graduate. There will be a resolution from the FACC Board on the next agenda to thank the Commission for allowing her to serve. October is Florida City Government week. City Clerk Guy wished Mayor Pro-Tem Woodard a happy belated birthday. Mayor Black thanked Guy for her service to FACC. K.3. Finance Officer Finance Officer Altman shared upcoming meeting updates. Monday is the deadline for the City to comply with the DOGE (Department of Governmental Efficiency) request. They will make sure vanErven has the information Friday, so she is prepared to give them the information. Altman heard on the radio that Senator Blaise Ingoglia is getting appointed to serve as the new Chief Financial Officer (CFO) replacing Jimmy Patronis. K.4. City Attorney Attorney Brackins told the Commission they could expect an email from him tomorrow about the CRA audits, which should be good news. The City will meet the deadline for the DOGE request. The Florida Municipal Attorneys Association Conference is this week, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday. The following week, Brackins will be available by phone, but he will be out of State. K.5. Police Chief Nothing. K.6. Community & Economic Development Director Community and Economic Development Director Ralston shared last Monday night, the Historic Board approved to move forward with the Historic Plaque Program. They are actively working on the Dade City cemetery application. The Planning Division is seeking information about people buried at the City Cemetery. K.7. Public Works Director Public Works Toner shared the paving has commenced. They are currently milling up Cochrane Street and they are getting ready to move forward. Splashpad is doing good. Toner shared brief stormwater updates. K.8. Utilities Director Nothing. L. COMMISSIONER ITEMS Commissioner Church introduced her cousin Colton Hays, who is a senior in high school and is interested in studying Political Science. Church's aunt Mary Jane was also present. Church congratulated Mayor Black on his recognition and said it is an honor to serve with him. Church is excited to hear about the Historic Plaque Program. She has seen the addition of historic homes on the City's website, and she loves this project. Church asked about the overlay presentation status. Community and Economic Developer Director Ralston said they are working on that. They are currently trying to get the LDRs updated for the comp plan. Once that piece is moved forward, they will be looking at the overlays. Ralston and Utilities Director Daniels are working on a presentation discussing sewer capacity and residential development moving forward until they have the new water treatment plant. Attorney Brackins said they are also looking for further direction on the impact of 180 with respect to new overlay districts. Brackins hopes to have more information about that soon. Commissioner Church asked if they were working on having procedures in place for internal reviews and staff reviews for the future. Brackins said they are, staff prepared resolutions that some other cities are using. Commissioner Church asked if they received any updated statistics on the dirt removal at Summit View. Attorney Brackins said he does not think so. They have a meeting with them on Thursday, and he will inquire. M. PUBLIC COMMENTS (FOR ITEMS NOT ALREADY DISCUSSED) Eunice Penix at 13834 Wilson Street, Dade City, congratulated Mayor Black and said it was an honor to serve with him for 27 years. On the corner of Martin Luther King Blvd. and 8th Street, the semi-trucks there are a sore eye for the community. Attorney Brackins said the City Manager will take this to the Building Official and Code Enforcement Officer. It was clarified that this is a vacant lot that vehicles are parking on. Penix noticed they are getting ready for the budget hearing. She asked the staff to please put canals on the agenda because they need cleaning. Carolyn Parrish at 14406 12th Street, Dade City, said Penix brought up an excellent point. At the intersection of 8th Street and Martin Luther King Blvd, it is on the east side, on the north side, it is empty. There are three big commercial semi-trucks. The south side where they are renovating the house, Parrish spoke with the owner and learned their goal is to turn that into a restaurant. On the southeast corner of the intersection, in addition to the house, they also put commercial 18-wheel semi-trucks on that part of the land. N. NOTED ITEMS N.1. Proclamation for Bishop Jesse B. McClendon O. ADJOURNMENT 7:20 p.m. FOOTER TEXT Scott Black, Mayor Angelia Guy, City Clerk