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George King of the Community Development Department introduced the update and said the three changes were intended to give the city flexibility to protect individual buildings while offering a tool to preserve larger areas of historic character. Consultants Blair Knighting and Kimberley Horn explained key provisions: local historic districts would be formed through an application and survey process that identifies contributing and non‑contributing properties; design regulations would guide compatible repairs and new construction; and the COA process would exempt routine repairs from formal review while subjecting demolition or new construction to design review and standards (including Secretary of the Interior standards for new construction and rehabilitation where applicable).

On the question of how a historic district could form, staff proposed two mechanisms: a grassroots petition approach (the draft requires owner consent for properties included) and a narrowly defined option that would allow the city manager to apply under “extraordinary circumstances.” Consultants said the draft language was revised after earlier hearings: it replaces an earlier 60 percent owner threshold with a requirement that property owners in a proposed district sign in favor; the city manager role was limited to extraordinary cases such as abandoned or bank‑owned properties that prevent a contiguous district where owners otherwise seek designation.

Public comment was extensive and sharply divided. Deborah Kynes, chair of the Historic Preservation Advisory Committee, and several homeowners who already had voluntary landmark designations urged stronger preservation tools to protect neighborhood character and historic sites such as the Dunedin Boat Club parcel. Other residents — including Lorraine Snipper, Ryan Saunders and John Shine — said the ordinance still leaves a loophole that could permit involuntary districting through the city manager clause and objected to permit suspensions that could occur while a district application is processed.

Concerns voiced by speakers included: lack of a clear definition for “extraordinary circumstances,” the potential for permit applications to be suspended during district formation, effects on property deeds and resale, the possibility of deed restrictions being applied in perpetuity, the cost and timeline of compliance after storm damage, and whether property owners could opt out once a district is created. Several commenters asked that the city make materials and emails submitted on the topic fully public and suggested mandatory neighborhood education for any owners considering district status.

Commissioners pressed staff and consultants on several technical points: whether a district must contain multiple parcels or could be a single public site; how contributing versus non‑contributing status is determined in a survey; whether modern materials and resiliency measures (such as elevation after flood damage) could be accommodated in design guidance; and what threshold the commission should require for owner consent. Staff said the ordinance allows modern materials to be used if consistent with guideline intent and noted Charleston and other cities have layered resiliency measures into design guidance.

At the end of the workshop several commissioners said they supported moving the draft to the Local Planning Agency for formal review with additional direction to clarify the “extraordinary circumstances” language and to provide more public education materials. One commissioner said more work is needed before forwarding. The city manager said staff would continue editing language and that the item would be scheduled to the LPA with requested clarifications.

The workshop did not include a formal vote on the ordinance; it was a direction‑setting session. Staff and the consultants will return with clarified draft language, answers to questions raised in public comment (including how permit suspensions would be handled during an application), and additional outreach materials.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","City Commission Work Session 3.4.25","oneSentenceSummary","City staff presented a proposed update to Dunedin’s historic preservation ordinance on March 4 that would add a local historic‑district process, separate landmark designations for structures and sites, and a revised Certificate of Appropriateness (COA) approval matrix; residents sharply debated consent, scope and the city manager’s authority to initiate a district application.","taxTitle","Dunedin, Pinellas County, Florida","taxId",50865,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6301461,"Dunedin approves $1.86 million vehicle and equipment purchase plan; city to add five electric pickup trucks",2365,1793000,4158000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2488295-d4839edb23e768ed49ef060380c02955&start=1793&end=4158","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2488295-d4839edb23e768ed49ef060380c02955/thumbnail_1793000.jpg","/articles/6301461/Dunedin/Pinellas-County/Florida/Dunedin-approves-186-million-vehicle-and-equipment-purchase-plan-city-to-add-five-electric-pickup-trucks","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6301461-2dbf904aaa18e2636561550cf6404aa7/orig.mp4?Expires=1773435990&Signature=E-BFy0pGZPWYW5a2UW4MZkB2ue-4Qz4MzXfVE-0B5TwrIwmepI4oLVJuAAb~DpIvMoh3-mPRkyLgysiJ0gF5Bwpuq-LD~PrXANk63Aw2BIibK4zyC2SGTp6mCRLkw~WupGUkGLaPk62zEgDY-Auq3wUaMvf2BWZbqzQoDoz8VASjIS~Y1cW~wX63x7pTe~6aCl23WyGbFEI6BEZb1etKoPt4zqdM8mY2inM6Y-zGj5LlT5DRm--MWU7ah0a05tDzryH11oHhECHyaK4s49J-errxrI5WDeu6gWr~xU5bEUlfiwqfaWpRtJrqe6nN~i15ro0ypZoxFYK~u7q~5SSYNQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Dunedin City Commission voted unanimously March 4 to approve the fiscal year 2025 vehicle and equipment replacement plan, authorizing purchase orders for 24 assets totaling $1,855,467.82 across multiple city funds.

Public Works Director Sue Bartlett and Fleet Manager Scott Katterson presented the annual replacement plan, which lists each proposed vehicle or piece of equipment and indicates which items were deferred from prior years. The package the commission approved includes 24 assets for FY25 and shows budget impacts by fund; detailed vehicle‑level quotes and purchasing reviews were attached to the staff report.

Katterson told commissioners the list reflects a mix of life‑cycle replacements, deferred purchases and two items added early because of storm damage: a van that the staff characterized as a total loss and a pump that was damaged. Later in the discussion staff said five city vehicles were damaged across two recent storms—three in the second storm and two in the first; two vehicles struck by trees were repairable, one transit van at an emergency center was a total loss and is being replaced now.

The agenda item also includes a sustainability change: Community Development’s building division will replace three previously planned Nissan Frontier pickup trucks with five Ford F‑150 Lightning electric pickups, intended to align with the city’s “Ready for 100” campaign. Bartlett said the building fund has reserves available to cover the earlier‑than‑planned purchases; staff will finalize charging‑infrastructure placement and costs as part of project implementation.

Commission discussion focused on how the fleet sets replacement schedules, the evaluation criteria for deferring assets, and the cost tradeoffs between electric and gasoline vehicles. Katterson said departments contribute to an internal service fund over the expected useful life of each asset and that replacement timing is based on an annual inspection protocol, condition assessments, mileage and operational need. He estimated a typical passenger vehicle useful life at about 10 years for budget planning.

Katterson and other staff said electric vehicle purchase prices have narrowed versus gasoline models, and that Ford provides charging‑station hardware in some programs while software and installation costs remain. He said Lightnings can also charge on standard 120‑volt outlets if no station is installed, and the city is evaluating options and any software/installation charges that would apply.

Commissioners asked about auction returns for surplus vehicles, trade‑in or insurance claims for storm losses, and whether the city ever leases rather than purchases. Staff said most fleet purchases are financed through city processes, some are financed through a municipal lease program, and damaged vehicles are processed by risk management and submitted for insurance or FEMA reimbursement when eligible.

Before the final motion to approve the FY25 replacement list, Katterson and Bartlett confirmed 14 assets remain deferred to future years and that two assets previously budgeted for later years were brought forward because of storm damage. The commission’s motion passed unanimously; roll call recorded aye votes from Commissioners DeGard, Vice Mayor Gao, Commissioner Walker, Commissioner Sandbergen and Mayor Franey.

Staff said the purchase orders will be issued and tracked through purchasing and finance; any fund transfers necessary to complete acquisitions are included in the packet and will return to the commission as needed.","The commission unanimously approved purchases for 24 vehicles and pieces of equipment totaling $1,855,467.82 for FY25, including five Ford F‑150 Lightning electric pickups for the building division. Staff said 14 assets are deferred to future years and several storm‑damaged items were added ahead of schedule.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":92,"_47":93,"_49":94,"_51":95,"_53":96,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":97,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":98,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6301466,"Dunedin commission adopts $47.4 million carry‑forward budget amendment for FY25",377,1397000,1774000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2488295-d4839edb23e768ed49ef060380c02955&start=1397&end=1774","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2488295-d4839edb23e768ed49ef060380c02955/thumbnail_1397000.jpg","/articles/6301466/Dunedin/Pinellas-County/Florida/Dunedin-commission-adopts-474-million-carryforward-budget-amendment-for-FY25","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6301466-a49f2f7c4598b1c94001f86c7158c07d/orig.mp4?Expires=1773435990&Signature=Dvi3DTc9yFtA-5xfhihUYMBOYqc2ZhIZ3rlXwIfgml8uMOI~GKEYeGZreuy-AvpUpGa6Pbc--lMQMUI9Sbb8uct5am7JpSI6ivO2K97G7N8tuNzZv8TLNX2uoIMXvyqa~3fi3WJ3UDno0QacH624tcUX67Iqr2q8O4B9BhBJ3bmDlWsaZqbd~vV0sWx-YgemuWoa6CcbAu-nVzydlE~c5WM9Pu7~MpJ2N6F6-pxJiwlK4oQcrcEW5VCiUBRQLETEGa~lJ6mZQPv3xYJUDQj4Zbe39MjuGPCJC8aSnmKKdioIhVYTjeSyQOgNBej~Eqpv0dNM9SmzZaVxTHnuLX4CVw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Dunedin City Commission unanimously approved Resolution 25‑07 on March 4, 2025, amending the city’s operating and capital budget for the fiscal year that began Oct. 1, 2024. The amendment carries forward encumbrances and unfinished project budgets from FY24 into FY25 and increases appropriations by roughly $47.4 million across multiple funds.

Finance Director Les Tire told commissioners the amendment primarily formalizes purchase orders issued in FY24 that had not been invoiced or received by the Sept. 30 year‑end. He said the staff report divides the carryforward into two sections: roughly $16.2 million for outstanding encumbrances and about $31.1 million for project budgets that remain active this fiscal year.

Tire said the document shows the effect of the amendment on each fund by fund and that, pre‑audit, the city’s general fund reserve is projected at 24.1 percent (about $10.5 million), above the 15 percent policy target. He also outlined three funds that remain under reserve targets: the public art fund (no revenue in 2024), the stormwater fund and the golf operations fund, and said those shortfalls were expected and addressed in the FY25 budget approved last fall.

Commissioners asked a few procedural questions about the purpose of a carryforward amendment and whether the numbers contained surprises. Tire and Ashley Kimpton, budget manager, said the amendment reflects routine accounting for prior‑year encumbrances and multi‑year projects and that the details were provided in attachments C–E of the staff report.

No members of the public testified on the item. After brief comments from commissioners, City Clerk Jennifer Cohen called the roll. Commissioners DeGard, Vice Mayor Gao, Commissioner Walker, Commissioner Sandbergen and Mayor Franey voted aye and the resolution passed unanimously.

The amendment carries forward funds that staff said will be tracked throughout the year; Tire said the city’s financial audit for FY24 would begin at the end of March and he expected audit completion by the end of April.

The commission’s approval now authorizes staff to post the carryforward appropriations and proceed with the associated purchase orders and project work outlined in the attachments.","The City Commission on March 4 approved Resolution 25‑07 to carry forward prior‑year encumbrances and unfinished project budgets into fiscal year 2025, a $47.4 million net increase in appropriations across multiple funds. Finance staff said the general fund reserve remains above target.",{"_33":100,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":101,"_41":102,"_43":103,"_45":80,"_47":104,"_49":105,"_51":106,"_53":107,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":108,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":109,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6301451,"Votes at a glance: Dunedin City Commission, March 4, 2025 work session",2809,1349000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2488295-d4839edb23e768ed49ef060380c02955&start=1349&end=4158","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2488295-d4839edb23e768ed49ef060380c02955/thumbnail_1349000.jpg","/articles/6301451/Dunedin/Pinellas-County/Florida/Votes-at-a-glance-Dunedin-City-Commission-March-4-2025-work-session","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6301451-8e933d698cf87a18f4ac8a1e7999b114/orig.mp4?Expires=1773435990&Signature=NkZpHUpUpS-uInVTfyo9EFXkrCdaIz1DATCyKxkI-VMKjH8dZqqeUSiCx2BL30x5Ag5-QQgdTDmo7KimrOxDx3JLd8fJySlpqxuMDSr0M2Eax0uWZWc-ITsmlvF5QUBOeWjCo390wLIZ-t7KQXDXSfv3VcKwBHlPQX2gAinMXmNMf7lf6MctylD5dq0I7vI~Rc18F~0DARY~nMMeN-04K0sJMNv2XEOTBm6SkuAoWngnKDr1n7ixV-ithpHmAAypX8239o-qL6TLCjTB8DVVWQlXg1QcuHgXki6VfI-s0W2WGzeo~idgey-wXbHtd-IwRv8~GGCpIlfaVHMdPOOQrQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","At the March 4, 2025 Dunedin City Commission work session the following formal votes and motions were recorded:

Consent agenda
- Motion: Approve the consent agenda (board/committee appointments; award of a piggyback agreement to Roland LLC for sanitary sewer repair in the amount of $54,861; and other routine items).
- Outcome: Approved unanimously by voice vote.
- Vote details: Motion moved and seconded on the record; no public comments; Commission recorded unanimous \"aye.\"

Resolution 25‑07 — FY25 second budget amendment
- Motion: Approve Resolution 25‑07, amending the city’s FY25 operating and capital budget to carry forward encumbrances and project budgets from FY24 (net increase in appropriations reported by staff at approximately $47.4 million).
- Outcome: Approved unanimously by roll call vote.
- Vote record: Commissioner DeGard — Aye; Vice Mayor Gao — Aye; Commissioner Walker — Aye; Commissioner Sandbergen — Aye; Mayor Franey — Aye.

FY25 vehicle and equipment replacement plan (Agenda item 3B)
- Motion: Approve the purchase and replacement of 24 vehicles and pieces of equipment for FY25, total expenditure $1,855,467.82, and authorize P.O.s as detailed in the staff report.
- Outcome: Approved unanimously by roll call vote.
- Vote record: Commissioner DeGard — Aye; Vice Mayor Gao — Aye; Commissioner Walker — Aye; Commissioner Sandbergen — Aye; Mayor Franey — Aye.

Notes: The work session also included a lengthy workshop on a proposed historic preservation ordinance and COA matrix update. That item generated extended public comment and detailed commissioner questions but did not include a formal commission vote; staff were directed to revise language and forward the revised draft to the Local Planning Agency for review with clarifications on the “extraordinary circumstances” language and outreach materials.

For full text of staff reports, motion language and attachments, see the meeting packet (attachments C–E for the budget amendment; asset lists and vendor quotes for the fleet item).","A quick roundup of formal motions and outcomes from the March 4 Dunedin City Commission work session: consent agenda approved; Resolution 25‑07 (FY25 budget amendment) approved; FY25 vehicle and equipment replacement plan approved.","actionData","errors"]

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Dunedin workshop advances proposed historic‑district rules; residents voice concerns about consent and scope

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Votes at a glance: Dunedin City Commission, March 4, 2025 work session