City Council Work Session

MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION CITY OF NEW PORT RICHEY COUNCIL CHAMBERS, FIRST FLOOR, CITY HALL, 5919 MAIN ST., NEW PORT RICHEY, FL 34652 June 25, 2025 6:00 PM ORDER OF BUSINESS 1. Call to Order - Roll Call The meeting was called to order by Mayor Chopper Davis at 6:00 p.m. Those in attendance were Mayor Chopper Davis, Councilman Matt Murphy, and Councilman Brian Jonas. Councilman Peter Altman arrived just after roll call and Councilman Bertell Butler IV arrived at 6:24 p.m. Also in Attendance were Also in attendance were City Manager Debbie L. Manns, City Clerk Judy Meyers, Finance Director Crystal Dunn, Fire Chief Chris Fitch, Public Works Director Robert Rivera, Police Chief Bob Kochen, Library Director Andi Figart, Assistant Parks & Recreation Director Kevin Trapp, Technology Solutions Director Leanne Mahadeo, Assistant Public Works Director Colin Eichenmuller and Human Resources Director Arnel Wetzel. 2. Discussion Items a. Review of the FY 2025/2026 - FY 2029-2030 Proposed Capital Improvement Program City Manager Manns introduced the item to Council. She stated the purpose of this work session was to review the proposed projects in the Capital Improvement Program for the upcoming fiscal year. City Manager Manns stated the CIP is reviewed annually to make sure it meets the needs of the community and for any grant opportunities. She provided an overview of why Capital Improvement Projects are important as well as what elements are included in the plan. City Manager Manns then introduced Public Works Director Robert Rivera and Assistant Public Works Director Colin Eichenmuller who then presented the projects to Council. Mr. Rivera began his presentation by highlighting the projects in the General Fund which included the resurfacing of the plunge pool, dive pool and lap pool as well as a flat asphalt roof replacement for the Recreation & Aquatic Center. City Manager Manns stated the roof replacement project has been submitted to the County for CDBG-DR funding. Mr. Rivera then highlighted the projects for the Stormwater Utility Fund which included miscellaneous flood control, Beach St. Stormwater Resiliency Improvements, and 2024 Carlton Rd., Dartmouth Rd., Berkley Ave. Resiliency Improvements, Town & Country flood abatement 1

and 2026 Inundation Pond Project. Mr. Rivera then highlighted the projects for the Capital Improvement Fund which included James E. Grey Preserve - Phase I, James E. Grey restroom upgrades, Peace Hall renovations, Recreation & Aquatic Center Skate Park Project, Sims Park Amphitheater Railings, Fire Station No. 1 Hardening Project, City Hall Hardening Renovations, City Hall Campus Building Resiliency, 2024 Grand Blvd. Bridge Replacement Project, 2025 Grand Blvd. Multi-Use Path Project Phases II. Mr. Eichenmuller then highlighted the projects in the Water & Sewer Construction Fund which included Fleet & Purchasing Warehouse Facility, Potable & Reclaimed Water System Extensions - Misc Projects, Smart Meter Change Out Program, 2022/2023 Water Utility System Improvements Project, sewer main & manhole rehabilitation, 2024/2025 Sewer Utility System Improvements Project, sewer system extensions and Town & Country Villas sewer extensions. City Manager Manns then highlighted the projects for the Redevelopment Fund which included Railroad Square improvements, Grand Blvd. Streetscape enhancements, Sims Landing Improvement Project, Cotee River Project Development, Floramar Terrace Streetscape improvements, bicycle lane improvements, former Schwettman Education Center Project, Downtown Business Wayfinding Project, wayfinding sign upgrades, redevelopment streetscape improvements, West Pasco Press/Red cross building acquisition, property acquisition, US 19 median streetscape improvements, Town & Country Villas redevelopment, and the Marine Parkway Pedestrian Bridge Project. Mr. Rivera then highlighted the projects for the Street Improvement Fund which included traffic sign upgrades, Neighborhood Improvements Project – South Riber Rd., LED Crosswalk signage and lighting, 2025/2026 Roadway and Parking Lot Striping Project, Neighborhood Alley Improvements Project, West/East Grand Neighborhood Sidewalk Improvements Project, Neighborhood Sidewalk Improvements Project, and 2023/2024 through 2025/2026 Street Improvement Projects. 3. Adjournment There being no further business to consider, upon proper motion, the meeting adjourned at 7:45 p.m. (signed) _________________________________ Judy Meyers, MMC City Clerk 2