Pre-Agenda City Council

CITY OF PUNTA GORDA, FLORIDA CITY COUNCIL PRE-AGENDA MEETING MINUTES JULY 7, 2025, 9:00 A.M. 120 LAISHLEY COURT PUNTA GORDA, FL 33950 MEMBERS PRESENT: Lux, Denton, Julian, Lockhart, Polk CITY STAFF PRESENT: Ron Everts, Public Works Director; Kristin Simeone, Finance Director; Interim City Manager Reichert; Interim City Attorney Leskovich; City Clerk Welch CALL TO ORDER Interim City Manager Reichert called the meeting to order at 9:00 a.m. AGENDA APPROVAL There were no changes to the agenda. 1) PROCLAMATIONS / PRESENTATIONS 1.a Service Awards Exhibits: Cover Page There was no discussion. 1.b Recognition of Harvey Goldberg Exhibits: Cover Page Certificate of Appreciation Councilmember Polk offered to present the proclamation. 2) PUBLIC INPUT There were no comments. 2.a Those wishing to introduce themselves as nominees for a board or committee may do so at this time. Those who choose to speak must state their name for the record. 2.b Anyone wishing to address the Council on any matter must state their name for the record. Each person will be allowed to speak up to a maximum of three minutes. 3) PUBLIC HEARING AGENDA(Quasi-Judicial and Legislative) There were no items scheduled.

4) ORDINANCES / RESOLUTIONS(No Public Hearing Required) There was no discussion of Ordinances / Resolutions agenda items. 4.a GA-04-2025 - An ordinance of the City Council of the City of Punta Gorda, Florida amending Chapter 11 of the Punta Gorda City Code ("City Code"), the City of Punta Gorda Development Impact Fee Ordinance; providing findings, intent, and revised definitions; providing for waiver of applicability for certain affordable housing; providing for imposition of impact fees; providing for calculation of impact fees and establishing new impact fee schedules for parks, mobility, and public facilities effective as of October 1, 2025, effective as of October 1, 2026, effective as of October 1, 2027, and effective as of October 1, 2028; amending impact fee trust funds; providing for severability; and providing for an effective date and time. Second Reading Exhibits: Cover Page Proposed Ordinance Business Impact Estimate 4.b A resolution of the City Council of Punta Gorda, Florida, finding that Florida law preempts Chapter 26 of the City Code of Ordinances; declaring Chapter 26 (Ordinance 2012-2023) null and void ab initio; directing the City Clerk or designee to notify Municode Corporation of the ordinance's invalidity; providing for implementation; and providing for an effective date. Exhibits: Cover Page Proposed Resolution 4.c *A resolution of the City Council of the City of Punta Gorda, Florida, reestablishing, appointing members to, and providing bylaws for the Board of Zoning Appeals and the Planning Commission; providing an effective date. Exhibits: Cover Page Proposed Resolution 5) CONSENT AGENDA There was no discussion of Consent Agenda items. 5.a Invoice of Leskovich Law Group, P.A. for legal services rendered through May 25, 2025 in the amount of $10,824.75. Exhibits: Cover Page Invoice No 0525 May 2025 5.b Proof of Loss - Hurricane Ian Exhibits: Cover Page Proof of Loss $36052.21 Damage and Deductible spreadsheet

5.c May 7, 2025, Regular Meeting Minutes Exhibits: Cover Page May 7, 2025, Minutes 5.d *A Resolution of the City Council of the city of Punta Gorda, Florida, accepting grant funding from the Charlotte County Marine Advisory Committee (MAC) under the boater revolving fund grant program to fund the Flood Response Vessel and Equipment, On-the-Water Enhanced Law Enforcement Project, and Derelict Vessel Removal Project. Authorizing the Chief of Police to administer the grant on behalf of the City; and providing an effective date. Exhibits: Cover Page s392609 - Grant Agreement - PGPD - Vessel - dv-Holiday OT s392609 - SR Grant Agreement - PGPD - Boat Holiday OT Reso_MAC_grant_PD_2025 5.e *Demolition Permit Update Exhibits: Cover Page Demo List 5.f Project Updates Exhibits: Cover Page Project Updates 6) REGULAR AGENDA 6.a Fiscal Year 2026-2030 Utilities Capital Improvements Program and Fiscal Year 2026 Utilities Operations Budget Status Update Exhibits: Cover Page Fiscal Year 2026 Budget Status Utilities CIP and Operations, Maintenance and Repairs Presentation FY 2026-2030 Utilities Construction Summary and Project Details Utilities Operations Budget Information Mayor Lux inquired about financing for the first phase of the septic-to-sewer conversion project, opining the County should fiscally support same. Ms. Kristin Simeone, Finance Director, recalled the County had not been interested in same. 6.b Fiscal Year Budget Status: Other Funds Exhibits: Cover Page There was no discussion. 6.c *A resolution of the City Council of the City of Punta Gorda, Florida, adopting a proposed millage rate for the Fiscal Year 2025-2026; setting a date, time and

place of public hearing to consider the adoption of the tentative millage rate and proposed budget; and providing an effective date. Exhibits: Cover Page Proposed Resolution for Setting FY 2026 Proposed Millage Rate There was no discussion. 6.d Annual Evaluation of the Interim City Manager Exhibits: Cover Page City Manager Evaluation Scores 2025 City Manager Evaluation - District 1 City Manager Evaluation - District 2 City Manager Evaluation - District 3 City Manager Evaluation - District 4 City Manager Evaluation - District 5 There was no discussion. 6.e Fishville Acquisition Agreement - Discussion to confirm on the record that the additional phased improvement specified in the Fishville Acquisition Agreement has not been completed and the City Council has not grated any extension of the deadline. Upon such confirmation the City Council shall decide whether or not the deed to the reverter parcels should be recorded with the Clerk of the Circuit Court reconvening said reverter parcels to the City. Exhibits: Cover Page Letter to Mr. Kolessar Notice of Failure to Complete Required Improvements Second Amendment to Acquisition Agreement FedEx Proof of Delivery Mayor Lux questioned whether the Fishville sale had closed. Interim City Attorney Leskovich replied the sale was pending. Mayor Lux inquired about the City’s ability to renegotiate terms with the purchaser. Interim City Attorney Leskovich stated the City received a letter on behalf of FishVille, indicating a meeting regarding same was pending and awaiting scheduling. He noted the meeting would be for the receiver and potential owner to share ideas about their vision for the property with the City. Councilmember Denton stated she had heard closing was scheduled for August. Interim City Manager Reichert stated Council would be asked about filing the reverter deed at the regular meeting. 6.f Approval to purchase equipment to upgrade the Wastewater Collections Division SCADA Telemetry System and continue the Blanket Notice of Intended Decision to Single Source with Data Flow Systems Inc for the on-going maintenance, repairs and purchase of parts. Exhibits: Cover Page

Recommendation for Award Blanket Notice of Intended Decision Sole Source Letter There was no discussion. 6.g Approval to purchase the Tiger Dam flood control barrier system and to continue purchasing these products and services under the Blanket Notice of Intended Decision to Single Source from U.S. Flood Control Corp until the system is abandoned. Exhibits: Cover Page Notice of Intended Decision to Sole Source Sole Source Letter Protest Decision Quote There was no discussion. 6.h Agreement award to Kimley-Horn and Associates Inc. of Fort Myers, Florida, for a master agreement to provide engineering services for the downtown storm water management system. Exhibits: Cover Page Agreement Recommendation for Award There was no discussion. 6.i Award of Authorization #1 to Kimley-Horn and Associates, Inc. of Fort Myers, FL to evaluate the downtown storm water management system. Exhibits: Cover Page Agreement Recommendation for Award There was no discussion. 6.j Agreement Award to Colin Baenziger & Associates for executive search for City Manager. Exhibits: Cover Page Agreement Recommendation for Award There was no discussion. 6.k Award of Amendment to Carollo Engineers, Inc., of Sarasota, FL, to provide construction engineering services for the Water Treatment Plant Chemical Feed System Improvements. Exhibits:

Cover Page Agreement Recommendation for Award There was no discussion. 6.l Approval to continue blanket single source with Central Square Technologies, LLC for the purchase of integrated software products, maintenance and support. Exhibits: Cover Page Maintenance/Subscription Lot Increase Approval 2020 Sole Source Approval 2012 There was no discussion. 6.m A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Punta Gorda, Florida reaffirming the Charlotte County/City of Punta Gorda Local Mitigation Strategy as the formal guide for hazard mitigation activities. Exhibits: Cover Page Draft Resolution - Local Mitigation Strategy RES 2021-141 Adopting a Program for Public Information (PPI) Plan There was no discussion. 6.n Discussion with Council for approval to forward draft lease with Charlotte Desoto Building Industry Association (CDBIA) to the CDBIA for their consideration, as well as discussion about future use of building. Exhibits: Cover Page Lease Agreement with CDBIA There was no discussion. 6.o Rules of Procedure Draft: Review of Rules 41 through 56 Exhibits: Cover Page Draft City Council Rules of Procedure Rules of Procedure Draft - Rules 41 through 56 There was no discussion. 6.p Approval to reinstall Speed Tables on Marion Ave Exhibits: Cover Page Marion Ave Speed Table Mayor Lux questioned how many speed tables would be installed. Mr. Ron Everts, Public Works Director, replied there were 2 speed tables in stock, noting those would be used for planned replacements. He stated the

Gulfview Road speed table was not scheduled for replacement, explaining the rationale for the replacements. Mayor Lux inquired about the cost. Mr. Everts stated a quote was obtained from an asphalt contractor. Mayor Lux inquired about City staff performing the replacements. Mr. Everts replied repairs of that magnitude needed to be contracted out because the City did not have access to the necessary equipment. 7) BURNT STORE ISLES CANAL MAINTENANCE ASSESSMENT DISTRICT 7.a *A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Punta Gorda, Florida adopting a tentative levy of annual special assessment for the Burnt Store Isles Canal Maintenance Assessment District for Fiscal Year 2025-2026; setting a date, time and place of public hearing to consider final adoption of the assessment; and providing an effective date. Exhibits: Cover Page Proposed Resolution Setting Tentative Assessment There was no discussion. 8) PUNTA GORDA ISLES CANAL MAINTENANCE ASSESSMENT DISTRICT 8.a *A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Punta Gorda, Florida adopting a tentative levy of annual special assessment for the Punta Gorda Isles Canal Maintenance Assessment District for Fiscal Year 2025-2026; setting a date, time and place of public hearing to consider the final adoption of the assessment; and providing an effective date. Exhibits: Cover Page Proposed Resolution Setting Tentative Assessment There was no discussion. 9) CITY OF PUNTA GORDA LOT MOWING ASSESSMENT DISTRICT 9.a A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Punta Gorda, Florida, adopting a tentative levy of annual special assessment for the City of Punta Gorda Lot Mowing Assessment District for Fiscal Year 2025-2026; setting a date, time and place of public hearing to consider final adoption of the assessment; and providing an effective date. Exhibits: Cover Page Proposed Resolution Setting Tentative Assessment There was no discussion. 10) BOARDS / COMMITTEE There was no discussion on items 10.a - 10.e.

10.a Announcement of Vacancies: Building Board (1 alternate seat and 1 contractor seat) Exhibits: Cover Page Building Board 10.b Announcement of Vacancies: Code Enforcement Board (1 regular and 2 alternates) Exhibits: Cover Page Code Enforcement Board 10.c Announcement of Vacancies: General Employees' Pension Board Exhibits: Cover Page 10.d Nominations: Planning and Zoning Board (1 alternate) Exhibits: Cover Page Planning and Zoning Board Roberts Application 10.e Nominations: Punta Gorda Housing Authority (1 Tenant Member) Exhibits: Cover Page Lee Application 11) REPORTS FROM CITY OFFICERS 11.a Interim City Manager Interim City Manager Reichert stated the Burnt Store Coalition wished to apply for a Florida Department of Commerce grant and had requested a letter of support from the City, noting she would request direction on same during the regular meeting. 11.b Interim City Attorney Interim City Attorney Leskovich noted he had a court appearance for the RJ Gorman case at 10:30 a.m. on Wednesday, stating he would have to step out of the regular meeting for same. 11.c City Clerk There were none. 12) COUNCIL MEMBER COMMENTS There were none. 13) PUBLIC INPUT

13.a Anyone wishing to address the Council on any matter must state their name for the record. Each person will be allowed to speak up to a maximum of three minutes. There were no comments. ADJOURNMENT The meeting adjourned at 9:11 a.m.