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City Council Meeting

Monday, November 13, 2023 · Government meeting record

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The Crystal River City Council approved several financial resolutions, including $500,000 for a parking lot project and a $5 million bridge loan agreement. The Council also addressed hurricane recovery efforts, zoning amendments for the Crystal River Mall, and authorized a $20,000 increase in the City Manager's moving allowance.

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These decisions authorize the expenditure of over $12 million in city funds, impact local zoning regulations for major commercial properties, and set the city's strategy for post-hurricane recovery and infrastructure development.

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Crystal River City Council

Regular Council Meeting

Monday, November 11rd, 2023 5:30 p.m.

Citrus County Welcome Center

915 N. Suncoast Blvd.

1. CALL TO ORDER

Mayor Meek called the meeting to order at 5:33 p.m.

Council members present: Mayor Meek, Vice Mayor Robert Holmes, Council member Ken Brown, Council member Cindi Frink

Council members absent: None

Staff present: City Manager Doug Baber, Assistant City Attorney James Hartley, City Clerk Sabrinna Utter, Assistant City Manager Michael Manning, Public Works Director Troy Slattery, Human Resources Director Mary Helprin, Finance Director Michelle Russell, Growth Management Director Jenette Collins

Council member Holmes led the invocation and Mayor Meek led the Pledge of Allegiance.

2. ADOPTION OF AGENDA

Motion to adopt the agenda was made by Council member Brown; seconded by Council member C. Frink. Motion carried 5-0.

3. PRESENTATIONS

A. Kings Bay Master Plan Revision

Alan Garri introduced Sarah McCown and presented on the Kings Bay Park Master Plan Revision. Mr. Garri and Ms. McCown also addressed Council questions regarding golf cart parking, rip rap, educational elements and access.

B. Presentation by Jones Edmunds of the draft Crystal River Vulnerability Assessment

City Manager Baber introduced Brett Cunningham, who presented on the Crystal River Draft Vulnerability Assessment. Council discussion was held regarding purpose of assessment, next steps, including finalization and expanded grant funding opportunities.

4. UNFINISHED BUSINESS

5. PUBLIC INPUT

Tauheedah Mateen, SBA Public Affairs Specialist- Offered assistance through the Office and Disaster Recovery and Resilience and discussed opportunities for home and business owners effected by Hurricane Idalia.

Steve Shellcross- Woodland Estates- Discussed flooding events and related substantial damage. Mayor Meek and City Manager Baber discussed Hazard Mitigation Grant Program (HMGP) and other funding opportunities.

Jasper Heilig-Crystal River- Requested a status update regarding Substatnital Damage Estimates.

Terri Moore- Crystal River- Inquired about a city point of contact and FAQ regarding post-disaster, recovery-related resources.

6. APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA

A. Motion to approve minutes of the City Council meeting held October 23, 2023

B. Motion to approve a road closure request for the 2023 Christmas Tree Lighting Festival

C. Motion to adopt Resolution No. 24-R-05 for the reallocating ARPA funding in the amount of $500,000 to be utilized for the NW 1st Street Parking Lot project

D. Motion to adopt Resolution No. 24-R-06 to approve an allocation of funding from various funds totaling the amount of $7,247,282.82 for the rollfoward funding for FY2024

E. Motion to adopt Resolution No. 24-R-08 and enter into a "Local Government Bridge Loan Agreement" with the Department of Commerce in the amount of $5,000,000

F. Motion to approve Resolution No. 24-R-09 for the transfer of funds for completion of projects at new Three Sisters Visitor Center

G. Motion to approve City Manager to execute a lease agreement with Bank of America Group for use of the overflow parking lot

H. Motion to approve "Agreement Concerning Easement for Encroachment" for a property located at 48 NE Crystal Street

I. Motion to approve emergency contracts entered into in response to Hurricane Idalia, DR 4734

Mayor Meek introduced the item and Council member K. Frink discussed items 6E and 6F.

Motion to approve the consent agenda was made by Vice Mayor Holmes; seconded by Council Member K. Frink. Motion carried 5-0.

7. PUBLIC HEARING

A. Consideration of Ordinance No. 23-O-28 (Application No. PUD23-0002) for an amendment of the Official Zoning Map from CH, High Intensity Commercial to PUD, Planned Unit Development by establishing a Master Plan of Development; and by modifying the Crystal River Mall DRI. on 67.43 acres owned by CR19 Holdings, LLC located at 1801 NW US Hwy 19, and conduct a public hearing on November 13, 2023, at 5:30 p.m.

Mayor Meek introduced the item and City Clerk Fink read the ordinance by title only.

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