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City Commission Regular Meeting (2026-04-07)

Tuesday, April 7, 2026 · Government meeting record

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The Fernandina Beach City Commission will meet to vote on several infrastructure projects, legal representation, and budget items. Key agenda items include approving engineering contracts for utility upgrades, authorizing legal defense in a lawsuit, and adopting a new Stormwater Master Plan.

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This meeting determines how city funds are allocated for public utility projects and legal services, directly impacting local infrastructure maintenance and the city's legal strategy.

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Agenda textCity Commission Regular Meeting (2026-04-07)

###### 1\. CALL TO ORDER

###### 2\. ROLL CALL

###### 3\. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE / INVOCATION

###### 4\. PRESENTATION

1 **NASSAU HUMANE SOCIETY**\- _Nassau Humane Society Executive Director Chantel Scherer will present the "City Commission Dog of the Month."_

- [Summary](https://fernandinabeachfl.portal.civicclerk.com/event/4442/files/report/10246)

###### 5\. PUBLIC COMMENT REGARDING ITEMS NOT ON THE AGENDA OR THE CONSENT AGENDA

###### 6\. CONSENT AGENDA

1 **APPROVAL OF MINUTES -**_City Commission Regular Meeting - February 17, 2026; City Commission Workshop - March 3, 2026; City Commission Regular Meeting - March 3, 2026; and the City Commission Regular Meeting - March 17, 2026._

- [Summary](https://fernandinabeachfl.portal.civicclerk.com/event/4442/files/report/11515) - [2026 02-17 CC RM Minutes Draft](https://fernandinabeachfl.portal.civicclerk.com/event/4442/files/attachment/45037) - [2026 03-03 CC WS Minutes Draft](https://fernandinabeachfl.portal.civicclerk.com/event/4442/files/attachment/45039) - [2026 03-03 CC RM Minutes Draft](https://fernandinabeachfl.portal.civicclerk.com/event/4442/files/attachment/45038) - [2026 03-17 CC RM Minutes Draft](https://fernandinabeachfl.portal.civicclerk.com/event/4442/files/attachment/45264)

Motions / Votes

2 **AUTHORIZATION TO DEFEND** - **PICARD** \- RESOLUTION 2026-48 AUTHORIZING THE CITY ATTORNEY TO DEFEND THE CITY IN THE MATTER OF KATHRYN PICARD V. CITY OF FERNANDINA BEACH ET AL; AUTHORIZING ADMINISTRATIVE CORRECTION OF SCRIVENER’S ERRORS; AUTHORIZING EXECUTION; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.  _Synopsis: Authorizes the City Attorney to defend the City in the matter of Kathryn Picard v. City of Fernandina Beach, et al._

- [Summary](https://fernandinabeachfl.portal.civicclerk.com/event/4442/files/report/11513) - [Resolution](https://fernandinabeachfl.portal.civicclerk.com/event/4442/files/attachment/45246) - [Complaint](https://fernandinabeachfl.portal.civicclerk.com/event/4442/files/attachment/45017) - [Summons](https://fernandinabeachfl.portal.civicclerk.com/event/4442/files/attachment/45177)

3 **AUTHORIZATION TO APPOINT SPECIAL COUNSEL - PER-AND POLYFLUOROALKYL SUBSTANCES ("PFAS") CONTAMINATION** \- RESOLUTION 2026-49 AUTHORIZING THE APPOINTMENT OF THE FERRARO LAW FIRM, P.A., AS SPECIAL COUNSEL IN CONNECTION WITH THE PER- AND POLYFLUOROALKYL SUBSTANCES (“PFAS”) LITIGATION, AUTHORIZING THE CITY ATTORNEY TO EXECUTE A RETAINER AGREEMENT, AUTHORIZING FILING CLAIMS AND LAWSUITS, AUTHORIZING ADMINISTRATIVE CORRECTION OF SCRIVENER’S ERRORS; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. _Synopsis: Authorizes the appointment of special counsel to represent the City's pursuit of remedies from damages caused by PFAS._

- [Summary](https://fernandinabeachfl.portal.civicclerk.com/event/4442/files/report/11558) - [Resolution](https://fernandinabeachfl.portal.civicclerk.com/event/4442/files/attachment/45206) - [Exhibit A](https://fernandinabeachfl.portal.civicclerk.com/event/4442/files/attachment/45207)

4 **ACCEPTANCE OF FUNDS – FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION -** RESOLUTION 2026-50 APPROVING REIMBURSEMENT OF FUNDS FROM THE STATE HIGHWAY LIGHTING AGREEMENT WITH THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION FOR FISCAL YEAR 2025/26 AND FISCAL YEAR 2026/27; AUTHORIZING ADMINISTRATIVE CORRECTION OF SCRIVENER'S ERRORS; AUTHORIZING EXECUTION; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. _Synopsis: Approves Fiscal Year's 2025/2026 and 2026/2027 annual reimbursement of funds from the FDOT State Highway Lighting Agreement, in the amount of $88,983.72._

- [Summary](https://fernandinabeachfl.portal.civicclerk.com/event/4442/files/report/11514) - [Resolution](https://fernandinabeachfl.portal.civicclerk.com/event/4442/files/attachment/45300) - [Exhibit A](https://fernandinabeachfl.portal.civicclerk.com/event/4442/files/attachment/45024) - [Exhibit B](https://fernandinabeachfl.portal.civicclerk.com/event/4442/files/attachment/45029) - [Resolution 2021-85](https://fernandinabeachfl.portal.civicclerk.com/event/4442/files/attachment/45027)

5 **Proposal APPROVAL AND BUDGET TRANSFER — ALLIANT ENGINEERING, INC. -** RESOLUTION 2026-51 APPROVING A PROPOSAL FROM ALLIANT ENGINEERING, INC., A CONSULTANT’S COMPETITIVE NEGOTIATION ACT APPROVED VENDOR, FOR ENGINEERING, PLAN & CONSTRUCTION DOCUMENT PREPARATION & PERMITTING ASSOCIATED WITH THE ATLANTIC AVENUE TO HICKORY STREET (ON CITRONA DRIVE) FORCE MAIN EXTENSION; AUTHORIZING ASSOCIATED BUDGET TRANSFERS; AUTHORIZING ADMINISTRATIVE CORRECTION OF SCRIVENER’S ERRORS; AUTHORIZING EXECUTION; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. _Synopsis: approves a proposal from Alliant Engineering, Inc. for engineering, plan and construction document preparation and permitting associated with the Atlantic Avenue to Hickory Street (Citrona Drive) force main extension project, in an amount not to exceed $54,250, and authorizing the associated budget transfer._

- [Summary](https://fernandinabeachfl.portal.civicclerk.com/event/4442/files/report/11559) - [Resolution](https://fernandinabeachfl.portal.civicclerk.com/event/4442/files/attachment/45340) - [Exhibit A](https://fernandinabeachfl.portal.civicclerk.com/event/4442/files/attachment/45161) - [CCNA Agreement for Services](https://fernandinabeachfl.portal.civicclerk.com/event/4442/files/attachment/45057)

6 **Proposal APPROVAL - WESTON & SAMPSON ENGINEERS, INC. -** RESOLUTION 2026-52 APPROVING A PROPOSAL FROM WESTON & SAMPSON ENGINEERS, INC., A CONSULTANT’S COMPETITIVE NEGOTIATION ACT APPROVED VENDOR, FOR PROJECT MANAGEMENT ASSOCIATED WITH THE UTILITIES DEPARTMENT ELECTRONIC ASSET MANAGEMENT SYSTEM IMPLEMENTATION; AUTHORIZING ADMINISTRATIVE CORRECTION OF SCRIVENER'S ERRORS; AUTHORIZING EXECUTION; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. _Synopsis: approves a proposal from Weston & Sampson Engineers, Inc. to perform project management associated with the Utilities Department electronic asset management system implementation, in an amount not to exceed $98,600._

- [Summary](https://fernandinabeachfl.portal.civicclerk.com/event/4442/files/report/11560) - [Resolution](https://fernandinabeachfl.portal.civicclerk.com/event/4442/files/attachment/45330) - [Exhibit A](https://fernandinabeachfl.portal.civicclerk.com/event/4442/files/attachment/45079) - [CCNA Agreement for Services](https://fernandinabeachfl.portal.civicclerk.com/event/4442/files/attachment/45080)

7 **SOLE SOURCE VENDOR APPROVAL - J. COLLINS ENGINEERING ASSOCIATES, LLC**\- RESOLUTION 2026-53 APPROVING J. COLLINS ENGINEERING ASSOCIATES, LLC AS A SOLE SOURCE VENDOR IN FISCAL YEAR 2025/2026 FOR THE WASTEWATER TREATMENT FACILITY PRELIMINARY ENGINEERING DESIGN; AUTHORIZING ADMINISTRATIVE CORRECTION OF SCRIVENER'S ERRORS; AUTHORIZING EXECUTION; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. _Synopsis: Approves J. Collins Engineering Associates, LLC as a sole source vendor in an amount not to exceed $72,225 in Fiscal Year 2025/2026 for the Wastewater Treatment Facility Preliminary Engineering Design._

- [Summary](https://fernandinabeachfl.portal.civicclerk.com/event/4442/files/report/11557) - [Resolution](https://fernandinabeachfl.portal.civicclerk.com/event/4442/files/attachment/45327) - [Exhibit A](https://fernandinabeachfl.portal.civicclerk.com/event/4442/files/attachment/45156) - [Sole Source Justification](https://fernandinabeachfl.portal.civicclerk.com/event/4442/files/attachment/45295)

###### 7\. RESOLUTIONS

1 **STORMWATER MASTER PLAN -** RESOLUTION 2026-54 ADOPTING A COMPREHENSIVE STORMWATER MASTER PLAN; AUTHORIZING ADMINISTRATIVE CORRECTION OF SCRIVENER’S ERRORS; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. _Synopsis: adopts the comprehensive Stormwater Master Plan._

- [Summary](https://fernandinabeachfl.portal.civicclerk.com/event/4442/files/report/11561) - [Resolution](https://fernandinabeachfl.portal.civicclerk.com/event/4442/files/attachment/45328) - [Exhibit A](https://fernandinabeachfl.portal.civicclerk.com/event/4442/files/attachment/45149)

Motions / Votes

2 **TASK ORDER APPROVAL - BUDGET TRANSFERS _-_ HALFF ASSOCIATES, INC. -** RESOLUTION 2026-55 APPROVING THE HALFF ASSOCIATES, INC. TASK ORDER TO PROVIDE FINAL DESIGN, ENGINEERING AND CONSTRUCTION ADMINISTRATION FOR THE MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR. RECREATION CENTER PARK RENOVATION; APPROVING THE CORRESPONDING BUDGET TRANSFERS; AUTHORIZING ADMINISTRATIVE CORRECTION OF SCRIVENER'S ERRORS; AUTHORIZING EXECUTION; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. _Synopsis: Approves the Halff Associates, Inc. Task Order to complete final design, permitting and construction services for the Martin Luther King Jr. Recreation Center Park renovation Project #24047, in the amount of $275,300.00, and corresponding budget transfers._

- [Summary](https://fernandinabeachfl.portal.civicclerk.com/event/4442/files/report/10387) - [Resolution](https://fernandinabeachfl.portal.civicclerk.com/event/4442/files/attachment/45339) - [Resolution Scrivener's Error Corrected](https://fernandinabeachfl.portal.civicclerk.com/event/4442/files/attachment/45420) - [Exhibit A](https://fernandinabeachfl.portal.civicclerk.com/event/4442/files/attachment/42168)

Motions / Votes

3 **AUDITOR SELECTION COMMITTEE —** RESOLUTION 2026-56 ESTABLISHING AN AUDITOR SELECTION COMMITTEE; APPOINTING COMMITTEE MEMBERS, DEFINING COMMITTEE RESPONSIBILITIES; AUTHORIZING ADMINISTRATIVE CORRECTION OF SCRIVENER’S ERRORS; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. _Synopsis: establishing an Auditor Selection Committee, appointing members, and defining responsibilities as required by Section 218.391 Florida Statute._

- [Summary](https://fernandinabeachfl.portal.civicclerk.com/event/4442/files/report/11507) - [Resolution](https://fernandinabeachfl.portal.civicclerk.com/event/4442/files/attachment/45303) - [Application\_Doherty, Denise](https://fernandinabeachfl.portal.civicclerk.com/event/4442/files/attachment/45290) - [Application\_Phillips, Marian](https://fernandinabeachfl.portal.civicclerk.com/event/4442/files/attachment/45291) - [218.391 Florida Statute](https://fernandinabeachfl.portal.civicclerk.com/event/4442/files/attachment/44933)

Motions / Votes

###### 8\. ORDINANCE - FIRST READING

1 **_(Legislative)_ LAND DEVELOPMENT CODE TEXT AMENDMENTS —** ORDINANCE 2026-07 AMENDING THE LAND DEVELOPMENT CODE SECTION 1.07.00 ACRONYMS AND DEFINITIONS; AMENDING TABLE 2.03.02 TABLE OF LAND USES; AMENDING SECTION 6.02.00, SUPPLEMENTAL STANDARDS FOR SPECIFIC USES, TO CREATE SUPPLEMENTAL STANDARDS FOR CERTIFIED RECOVERY RESIDENCES AND AMEND SUPPLEMENTAL STANDARDS FOR GROUP HOMES, AND AMENDING TABLE 7.01.04(A) PARKING SPACE REQUIREMENTS FOR CERTIFIED RECOVERY RESIDENCES; AUTHORIZING ADMINISTRATIVE CORRECTION OF SCRIVENER’S ERRORS; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. _Synopsis: amends the Land Development Code ("LDC") chapter 1.07.00, Table 2.03.02, Table 7.01.04(A), and chapter 6.02.00 relating to new statutory requirement from FL SB 954 for Certified Recovery Residences and updates to Group Home Facility definitions and standards._

- [Summary](https://fernandinabeachfl.portal.civicclerk.com/event/4442/files/report/10459) - [Ordinance](https://fernandinabeachfl.portal.civicclerk.com/event/4442/files/attachment/45329) - [Exhibit A](https://fernandinabeachfl.portal.civicclerk.com/event/4442/files/attachment/45168) - [Application](https://fernandinabeachfl.portal.civicclerk.com/event/4442/files/attachment/45173) - [Legal Memo](https://fernandinabeachfl.portal.civicclerk.com/event/4442/files/attachment/45169) - [PAB Staff Report](https://fernandinabeachfl.portal.civicclerk.com/event/4442/files/attachment/45175) - [Business Impact Statement](https://fernandinabeachfl.portal.civicclerk.com/event/4442/files/attachment/45170) - [FL Statutes & Constitution 397.487](https://fernandinabeachfl.portal.civicclerk.com/event/4442/files/attachment/45172) - [FL Statutes & Constitution 419.001](https://fernandinabeachfl.portal.civicclerk.com/event/4442/files/attachment/45171) - [2026 02-11 PAB MINUTES DRAFT](https://fernandinabeachfl.portal.civicclerk.com/event/4442/files/attachment/45176) - [PAB Display Advertisement](https://fernandinabeachfl.portal.civicclerk.com/event/4442/files/attachment/45174)

Motions / Votes

###### 9\. BOARD APPOINTMENTS

1 **BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE GENERAL EMPLOYEES' PENSION PLAN**\- _O_ _ne reappointment (Robert Virtue)._

- [Summary](https://fernandinabeachfl.portal.civicclerk.com/event/4442/files/report/11544) - [Application](https://fernandinabeachfl.portal.civicclerk.com/event/4442/files/attachment/45205) - [Roster](https://fernandinabeachfl.portal.civicclerk.com/event/4442/files/attachment/45204)

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