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Monday, September 23, 2024 · Government meeting record

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Adjustment to the Water and Wastewater Rates

The Wildwood City Commission adopted the FY25 budget and millage rate, approved utility rate increases, and authorized several major infrastructure projects. The meeting also included updates on local construction and preparations for Hurricane Helene.

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Residents will see a 6.75% increase in the millage rate over the rolled-back rate for FY25, alongside higher water, wastewater, and reclaimed water utility charges.

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Item D
Adjustment to the Water and Wastewater Rates
approved - passed 5-0
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Item C
FY25 Final Budget Adoption
approved - passed 5-0
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approved

FY25 Final Budget Adoption — passed 5-0

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approved

Adjustment to the Water and Wastewater Rates — passed 5-0

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Ed Wolf

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CITY COMMISSION CITY OF WILDWOOD, FLORIDA REGULAR MEETING September 23,2024 7:00 PM CITY HALL COMMISSION CHAMBER

(meeting taped)

1. Call to Order

| Attendee Name | Title | Status | | --- | --- | --- | | Ed Wolf | Mayor | Present | | Pamala Harrison-Bivins | Mayor Pro Tem/Commissioner | Present | | Joe Elliott | Commissioner | Present | | Marcos Flores | Commissioner | Present | | Julian Green | Commissioner | Present | | Jason McHugh | City Manager | Present | | Ashley Hunt | City Attorney | Present | | Joshua Bills | City Attorney | Present | | Cassandra Smith | Assistant City Manager/CFO | Present | | Jessica Barnes | City Clerk | Present | | Randall Parmer | Police Chief | Present | | Melanie Strickland | Development Services Director | Present | | Jeremy Hockenbury | Public Works Director | Present | | Jason Martin | Assistant Utilities Director | Present |

Mayor Wolf called the meeting to order at 7 p.m. followed by the invocation and Pledge of Allegiance.

A. Swear in City Staff and Public Speakers

Mayor Wolf opened a public hearing for the adoption of the FY25 millage rate and FY25 budget. Mayor Wolf stated that the City of Wildwood's rolled-back rate is 2.6499, and the proposed millage rate is 2.8287. Therefore,the increase in millage over the rolled-back rate is 6.75%. Assistant City Manager/CFO Cassandra Smith stated that the millage was advertised as a tax increase, as discussed during budget workshops, but that the millage rate is the same rate as the FY24 millage rate. Mayor Wolf asked for comments from audience members. No comments were offered or received. Vote 5-0.

| RESULT: | Adopted | | --- | --- | | MOVER: | Commissioner Elliott | | SECONDER: | Mayor Pro Tem/Commissioner Harrison-Bivins | | AYES: | Mayor Wolf, Mayor Pro Tem/Commissioner Harrison-Bivins, Commissioner Elliott, Commissioner Flores, Commissioner Green |

C. FY25 Final Budget Adoption

Assistant City Manager/CFO Smith indicated that the budget was as presented during the budget workshops. Mayor Wolf asked if anyone wished to speak on the FY25 budget. No comments were offered or received. Vote 5-0.

| RESULT: | Adopted | | --- | --- | | MOVER: | Commissioner Green | | SECONDER: | Mayor Pro Tem/Commissioner Harrison-Bivins | | AYES: | Mayor Wolf, Mayor Pro Tem/Commissioner Harrison-Bivins, Commissioner Elliott, Commissioner Flores, Commissioner Green |

D. Adjustment to the Water and Wastewater Rates of the City of Wildwood's Utility System Mayor Wolf read the title of Ordinance O2024-56, an ordinance providing for increases to the water, wastewater, and irrigation user charges and facility availability base rates. No comments offered or received.Vote 5-0.

| RESULT: | Adopted | | --- | --- | | MOVER: | Commissioner Elliott | | SECONDER: | Commissioner Flores | | AYES: | Mayor Wolf, Mayor Pro Tem/Commissioner Harrison-Bivins, Commissioner Elliott, Commissioner Flores, Commissioner Green |

3. Public Hearings - Timed - Quasi-Judicial None.

4. Consent Agenda/Informational Items

No items were removed from the Consent Agenda. Items A-H were voted on together. No comments were offered or received. Vote 5-0.

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B. Minutes for Approval: June 17,2024 Regular Commission Meeting

C. Minutes for Approval: July 8, 2024 Regular Commission Meeting

D. PLAT 2408-004 VOSO Unit 184 Final Plat

E. SP 2403-007 Highfield at Twisted Oaks Amenity Center

F. Special Event Request for Mr. Swindle's Traveling Peculiarium

G. Wildwood Middle High School Homecoming Parade

5. Presentations and/or Proclamations

H. WUDD FY24-25 Proposed Budget

A. Proclaim October 2024 as Breast Cancer Awareness Month Mayor Wolf read a proclamation designating October 2024 as Breast Cancer Awareness Month. No comments were offered or received.Vote 5-0.

| RESULT: | Approved | | --- | --- | | MOVER: | Mayor Pro Tem/Commissioner Harrison-Bivins | | SECONDER: | Commissioner Green | | AYES: | Mayor Wolf, Mayor Pro Tem/Commissioner Harrison-Bivins, Commissioner Elliott, Commissioner Flores, Commissioner Green |

6. Public Forum - 4 minute time limit

Kelly Gladson of Oak Grove Village spoke to the Commission about flooding issues in her neighborhood. City staff had informed her that the City was waiting for grant funds to complete the project that would fix the issue. She felt like it was an indication that the City did not care about the problem; they have been dealing with standing water in low areas and the ground constantly being water logged.

A. CP 2407-001 707 Missouri Ave

7. Ordinances First Reading Only (No Vote)

Mayor Wolf read the title of Ordinance O2024-53, an ordinance providing for a Small-Scale Comprehensive Plan Amendment to change the Future Land Use designation from Rural

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Residential (Sumter County) to Medium Density Residential (City) for the parcel G05-029 located at 707 Missouri Ave on 5.63 MOL. First reading only. No vote.

PUBLIC HEARING: October 14,2024

B. RZ 2407-001 707 Missouri Ave

Mayor Wolf read the title of Ordinance O2024-54, an ordinance providing for the rezoning of parcel G05-029 located at 707 Missouri Ave from zoning district from RR1 (County) to R-2 (City) on 5.63 acres MOL. First reading only. No vote.

RESULT: FIRST READING

PUBLIC HEARING: October 14,2024

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Agenda item CBudget and financeapproved - passed 5-0
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water, wastewater, and irrigation user charges
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