4.7.26-AMENDED

REGULAR MEETING APALACHICOLA CITY COMMISSION TUESDAY, APRIL 7, 2026 – 6:00PM 74 6th STREET APALACHICOLA, FLORIDA 32320

Amended Agenda

You are welcome to comment on any matter under consideration by the Apalachicola City Commission when recognized to do so by the Mayor. Once recognized please rise to the podium, state your name for the record and adhere to the three minutes time limit for public comment. Comments may also be sent by email to the City Manager or to Commissioners.

I. Call to Order • Invocation • Pledge of Allegiance

II. Agenda Adoption

III. Public Comment

IV. New Business 1. Resolution 2026-04 2. Resolution 2026-05 3. National Volunteer Week Proclamation 4. Apalachicola Rodeo 5. P&Z Board Appointment 6. Election Ordinance 7. DEP Consent Order

V. Mayor and Commissioner Comments

VI. City Manager & Attorney Communications Discussion on Draft Encroachment Ordinance-Attorney

VII. Consent Agenda -3.3.26 CC RM Meeting Minutes ARPC Contract Amendment P&Z March 9, 2026 Meeting Minutes The Partnership Meeting Minutes

VIII. Department Reports

Adjournment

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APALACHICOLA CITY COMMISSION Agenda Item Meeting Date: 4 /7/2026

SUBJECT: Resolution for 100% State Revolving Loan Grant Forgiveness for Water Improvement Projects

AGENDA INFORMATION: Agenda Location: New Business Item Number: 1 Department: Grant and Contract Presenter: Charles Anderson

BRIEF SUMMARY: The City has been awarded over $17 million dollars through the Drinking Water State Revolving Loan Program at 100% Grant Loan Forgiveness. This money is a result of a grant application in 2025 to the Supplemental Appropriations for Hurricanes Helene and Milton. Resolution is required for processing the application and receiving the money that has already been given to the City. This award will pay for new well construction, well maintenance for 5 years, and construction of a new Total Organic Carbon Water Treatment for the City’s Water Plant.

RECOMMENDED MOTION AND REQUESTED ACTIONS: Motion to adopt Resolution 2026-04.

ATTACHMENTS: Resolution 2026-04

STAFF'S COMMENTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS: Authorize the resolution to receive the money that has already been awarded based on grant application to Supplemental Appropriations for Hurricanes and Milton (SAHM) June 2025. Program is 100% Grant

FUNDING SOURCE: Drinking Water State Revolving Fund, 100% Grant Loan Forgiveness.

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RESOLUTION 2026-04

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION FOR THE CITY OF APALACHICOLA, FLORIDA FROM THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION UNDER THE DRINKING WATER STATE REVOLVING FUND LOAN PROGRAM; MAKING FINDINGS; AUTHORIZING THE LOAN APPLICATION; AUTHORIZING THE LOAN AGREEEMENT, AUTHORIZING THE LOAN IS 100% FORGIVEN AND PLEDGED REVENUES ARE NOT REQUIRED; DESIGNATED AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVES; PROVIDING ASSURANCES; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICTS, SEVERABILITY, AND EFFECTIVE DATE.

WHEREAS, Florida Statutes provide for loans to local government agencies to finance the construction of improvements to its water system, consisting of a Total Organic Carbon (TOC) Reduction Treatment Plant, New Well Construction, and Maintenance of Existing Wells and any New Wells.

WHEREAS, Florida Administrative Code rules require authorization to apply for loans, authorize 100% forgiveness grant funding as a financially disadvantaged community and pledged revenues are not required, to designate an authorized representative; to provide assurances of compliance with loan program requirements; and to enter into a loan agreement; and

WHEREAS, the State Revolving Fund loan priority list designates Project No. DW190320 as eligible for available funding; and

WHEREAS; the City of Apalachicola, Florida, intends to enter into a loan agreement with the Department of Environmental Protection under the State Revolving Fund for project financing.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF APALACHICOLA, FLORIDA, AS FOLLOWS:

SECTION I. The foregoing findings are incorporated herein by reference and made a part hereof.

SECTION II. The City of Apalachicola, Florida, is authorized to apply for a loan to finance the Project.

SECTION III. This loan is 100% forgiven and pledge revenues are not required.

SECTION IV. City Manager, Charles Anderson, is hereby designated as the authorized representative to provide the assurances and commitments required by the loan application.

SECTION V. Mayor Brenda Ash is hereby designated as the authorized representative to execute the loan agreement which will become a binding obligation in accordance with its terms when signed by both parties. Mayor Brenda Ash is authorized to represent the City in carrying out the City's responsibilities under the loan agreement. Mayor Brenda Ash is authorized to delegate responsibility to appropriate City staff to carry out technical, financial, and administrative activities associated with the loan agreement.

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RESOLUTION 2026-04

SECTION VI. The legal authority for borrowing moneys to construct this Project is 166.111, Florida Statutes.

SECTION VII. All resolutions or part of Resolutions in conflict with any of the provisions of this Resolution are hereby repealed.