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Ordinance 19‑93 (Community Redevelopment Agency term amendments) — First reading moved to second reading: Council discussed aligning local code with the board’s operating practice by making the county commission member an ex officio member and specifying the mayor pro tem as chairman/vice chairman roles. Motion by Councilman Bullard, second by Councilman Frost; vote 5‑0 to move to second reading.

Ordinance 19‑94 (Smoking in city parks) — First reading approval: Staff presented a revision to chapter 58 to prohibit smoking in all city parks under the authority of Florida Statute chapter 386.209; it was approved on first reading and will go to second reading for adoption. Motion carried unanimously.

Ordinance 19‑95 (Alcohol permitted during permitted special events in city parks) — First reading approval: The ordinance amends section 58‑1 to permit outdoor alcohol consumption/sale at city parks subject to existing permitting standards and Parks & Recreation/Police Department review. Motion carried 5‑0.

Ordinance 19‑96 (Animal exploitation clarification) — First reading approval: Staff added language to section 10‑10‑28 to make unlawful the operation of carnivals or circuses that include performances or displays of non‑domesticated live animals; Council clarified that petting zoos and domestic animal events would remain permitted. Motion carried 5‑0.

Resolution 20‑25‑8 (Comprehensive fee schedule amendment) — Adopted: The resolution adjusted several fees (including specification of a 6% franchise fee on certain commercial dumpster fees), extended an annexation moratorium for three months to allow adoption of a growth plan, and revised water connection fees to reflect meter‑at‑cost procedures. The resolution was adopted (single‑reading) and staff said the garbage change applies to a narrow group of compactors; vote was unanimous.

Resolution 20‑25‑9 (Support for community land trusts) — Adopted: The council adopted a resolution expressing general support for the community land trust (CLT) concept to preserve long‑term affordability, citing examples from Northwest Florida/Pensacola. The resolution is a nonbinding expression of support for exploration and potential partnership; vote 5‑0.

Why it matters: These measures adjust code governance (CRA), public‑space rules (smoking and alcohol), animal‑use definitions, fiscal schedules and housing policy tools. The fee schedule changes include a temporary moratorium extension to allow a growth plan to be adopted; the CLT resolution signals staff and council interest in long‑term affordable housing tools.

What’s next: The ordinances on first reading will return for second readings where required; resolutions take effect per the schedule in each resolution. The council asked staff to continue refining permitting standards for events and to return with implementation details when applicable.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","City of Crestview City Council Meeting 6:00PM - Mar 10, 2025 ","oneSentenceSummary","Council moved multiple ordinances and resolutions forward on first reading or adoption, including park smoking and alcohol rules, CRA board term changes, an animal‑exploitation clarification, a comprehensive fee schedule update and a nonbinding resolution supporting community land trusts.","taxTitle","Crestview, Okaloosa County, Florida","taxId",61210,"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},6282955,"Council approves land swap to advance north–south connector road",249,4642000,4891000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2591278-c4ea1f52cd355cb0591092d3d644238d&start=4642&end=4891","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2591278-c4ea1f52cd355cb0591092d3d644238d/thumbnail_4642000.jpg","/articles/6282955/Crestview/Okaloosa-County/Florida/Council-approves-land-swap-to-advance-northsouth-connector-road","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6282955-162957189c5a583afc1a650f3d40a176/orig.mp4?Expires=1776704316&Signature=SL9g9DF7gfc-LvoBpFf5RBPfqcDC0xqn9b3B1L0K8PChby2xpnwelme6qilYiSDa388y882Z1BVQsGLJj608U2aZv7PABAJKiObVjxVaSmWnRhOI-kYRIL0HFWajjco4P2qiiLMIDiszhSau~KU9t6MF3SGZp0jCNKFgV6lXNKFKDnSwRI9fG6DP4kdQs8KKrRpZhSPJ5YQWqJcoRyHw-xnyLpn4T5-b0kZCGUwud2euMUe4z9oBf-hyGZYUGpazuB9v7PjwFZ9uVQp9HLwO4P-QGSdBGlQr~Ny9Y3dyKPUlgDNvkrwAZwmPA893wGKNatrGS-gC396Ys1NXGRLFfA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Crestview City Council unanimously approved a negotiated land exchange to advance a planned north–south connector road that will provide an alternate route parallel to Highway 85. Council approved trading a roughly 0.8‑acre parcel the city had acquired on Brookmeade (originally acquired for Brookmeade/Redstone realignment) plus a small cash difference for an 8‑acre parcel near Crossham Street that will serve as the connector’s terminal point at Medcrest Drive.

City staff said the land swap will allow the new roadway to connect to Medcrest and continue past the four‑story medical building toward Physicians Way, creating a parallel connector that will permit drivers to travel from City Hall to restaurants such as Texas Roadhouse without using Highway 85. Staff described the southern portion of the 8‑acre parcel as largely undevelopable and said the north portion contains roughly 2.5–3 developable acres that the city could resell or use for facilities (staff discussed potential future uses such as animal control during project planning).

Why it matters: The swap is part of the city’s broader plan to relieve congestion on Highway 85 by adding parallel connectivity. Council members said the city had obtained the Brookmeade parcel for earlier realignment work and no longer needs the small remainder; exchanging the parcel for the 8‑acre tract aligns property ownership with the connectivity plan and may produce sellable developable acreage once the road alignment is finalized.

Next steps: Staff will proceed with right‑of‑way negotiation and design work for the connector. The council approved the property transaction unanimously; staff did not provide a purchase price in the public record but described the exchange terms and that a modest cash adjustment would accompany the transfer.","The council unanimously approved a property exchange (0.8 acres traded for an 8‑acre parcel) to secure the terminal right‑of‑way for a planned north–south connector linking Medcrest Drive to the Physicians Way area; the swap aims to free developable acreage for future sale or uses.",{"_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},6282959,"Council approves school‑zone speed cameras (excluding Industrial Drive) and adds two east‑west red‑light locations",1834,2334000,4168000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2591278-c4ea1f52cd355cb0591092d3d644238d&start=2334&end=4168","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2591278-c4ea1f52cd355cb0591092d3d644238d/thumbnail_2334000.jpg","/articles/6282959/Crestview/Okaloosa-County/Florida/Council-approves-schoolzone-speed-cameras-excluding-Industrial-Drive-and-adds-two-eastwest-redlight-locations","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6282959-568274a708028c8f3b22e1ab77f5ab32/orig.mp4?Expires=1776704316&Signature=cFERHTfTrT4xh3MLhGV-lOfyTOvJBcAj0pxhKFb~pt-OesqSc8VfhBlmTp4bHgW~1jA0odjgbqX33KMkEplcOYiD2GWT8368y4SHmvVBxOw8ov8S1j2IMPr88eoAA8NeZFdyYCZRaNVhuZ6fKxgmk2voyilZoZuXc4309LKpL8OyJW4NE0ohOvkDnW7zBvAY5P6Sw9LTwbamTR7q7l427tRPwBj5Qrl~FeyP~lrTAyoTn~7Lo2foRviDyJEu3tAd7biRgJt6CAlIHtX6jHUfp4WE-1mLZg5Re~OkidYWodlvuPzPg7wP2YHeLpH6XeNwddQCu8v6sDRmUDGDhyho8Q__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Crestview City Council voted to install automated speed‑zone cameras at the city’s studied school zones, excluding the Industrial Drive site, and separately agreed to add east‑west red‑light camera coverage on State Road 90 and camera coverage at the PJ Adams intersection.

Speed zones: Council approved installation of speed cameras in the identified school zones with the explicit exclusion of Industrial Drive (the motion passed unanimously). Staff and the Police Chief told the council that the study used industry standards and that the enforcement threshold would begin at 11 miles per hour over the posted limit (staff said they use 11 mph “to give everyone the benefit of the doubt” while statute allows citations beginning at 10 mph). The Chief noted the cameras operate during the posted beacon hours for school zones and that the city’s reading of state law allows citations during broader school‑zone hours (not only while beacons flash). A council member asked whether emergency vehicles and on‑duty officers would receive tickets; staff answered that vehicles responding to calls with emergency lights on may be exempt but that otherwise all vehicles could be captured and cited if they meet violation criteria.

Red‑light cameras: After reviewing vendor studies, the council also approved adding east‑west coverage on State Road 90 (eastbound and westbound) and north/south coverage at PJ Adams/Ferdon as additional east/west or north/south camera placements (motion passed 4‑1). Council discussion considered current and planned roadway construction: members asked to avoid placing cameras at intersections where imminent construction or redesign (which would change traffic patterns and require camera relocation) is planned; staff said contract terms can sometimes shift relocation costs to the vendor but that specifics depend on negotiated terms.

Why it matters: Staff said the goal is deterrence and compliance rather than revenue. The traffic‑safety presentation documented hundreds of drivers traveling at least 11 mph over the posted limits at several school zones during the study period; council members cited both pedestrian safety concerns and neighborhood complaints in support of cameras. Opponents raised concerns about camera placement during active construction and the fairness of issuing citations during non‑beacon hours; one council member said he preferred enforcement only during flashing beacon times at some locations.

Next steps: Staff will return with a formal ordinance (required by statute) and contract documents for the chosen camera sites and with recommended contract language addressing relocation/termination costs. The Council asked staff to confirm whether relocation costs can be contractually shifted to the vendor for future construction at affected intersections.","After a months‑long study, the Crestview City Council authorized speed zone cameras in school zones citywide except at Industrial Drive, and approved adding east‑west red‑light camera coverage on Highway 90 and new coverage at PJ Adams; the speed enforcement threshold will be 11 mph over the limit and cameras will operate during statutory hours.",{"_33":100,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":101,"_41":102,"_43":103,"_45":104,"_47":105,"_49":106,"_51":107,"_53":108,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":109,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":110,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6282965,"Council adopts noise ordinance expanding vehicle music restrictions after public comment",621,296000,917000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2591278-c4ea1f52cd355cb0591092d3d644238d&start=296&end=917","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2591278-c4ea1f52cd355cb0591092d3d644238d/thumbnail_296000.jpg","/articles/6282965/Crestview/Okaloosa-County/Florida/Council-adopts-noise-ordinance-expanding-vehicle-music-restrictions-after-public-comment","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6282965-751b15ee4df84d19c26f09b422f9d968/orig.mp4?Expires=1776704316&Signature=B88Je0H5hharAifjXOYVDP68kvc5p6ocizsbQCSxfxrvNyktkqyF6IgdmuxUg3dXlGwEVF2uJ2mmg2pw-SDFaXC3HNjgUdMb-ZXDj4MWQz0gXj8WfYJYAJ3sk7DmZ-yrJJP3x6rTdyEvYZRT-1vsI7eDYobyyJtk1q3GmwaybOmgHM12PNuoq7X13~tiSOMQnhBgQFhgNHH7RF92tDhXrhktoKPuY9khnOTEL~6yB8HJyobknc9sGnuPwDgtdX-zv57hSYV6wc7Vei40zSz~Sp0UXxlc2bqb2ZhnOvVBFIdix95yaqMmtFTh3Sw2gzIWoJFYj7FyxpBTKos0cQyTkA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Crestview City Council on second reading adopted Ordinance 19‑90, amending section 30‑1 of the city code to mirror a July 2022 Florida statute that prohibits excessively loud music from vehicles, and expanding the rule to apply to vehicles generally (including stationary vehicles on private property). The motion passed 4‑1.

The ordinance was presented by staff as a local version of the state law intended to address a gap staff have encountered: violators can move a vehicle off the roadway and continue the nuisance from private property. City staff said the ordinance will allow enforcement against vehicles designed to project sound beyond the passengers rather than only vehicles on roadways.

Why it matters: Council members and residents debated how the ordinance would be enforced and whether it is overbroad. Councilman Bullard said the proposal could criminalize everyday activities and questioned practical enforcement methods, asking rhetorically whether officers would use a tape measure for the ordinance’s 25‑foot standard. The Police Chief and staff explained the ordinance mirrors the state standard and described typical enforcement scenarios, including vehicles left running while washing a car that project sound into neighbors’ homes.

Public comment highlighted concerns about unintended consequences. Kenneth Sauer said the ordinance could silence traditional parade music and seasonal fire‑truck calls: “It’s gonna be pretty sad this Christmas when that fire truck come around playing ‘Here Comes Santa Claus’ … That, you know, when you have Mardi Gras, you got music playing for those cars going through.” Another speaker questioned whether routine activities such as washing a car with a radio on would be prohibited.

Council debate centered on definitions and scope: one council member asked how the phrase “louder than necessary for convenient hearing” would be adjudicated; staff and the Police Chief said enforcement uses a reasonableness standard similar to other nuisance rules and that the statute provides the operative framework. A council member who said he regularly opens car doors and listens while washing a car stated he “could not support” the ordinance as drafted.

The final vote was 4 in favor, 1 opposed; the council did not identify a mover in the public record. The ordinance will be sent to the mayor for signature as the next step.

The council reopened the item for public comment as required for second reading before concluding the vote.","The Crestview City Council adopted Ordinance 19‑90 on second reading to mirror a July 2022 Florida statute limiting loud music from vehicles, applying the standard to stationary vehicles on private property; the vote was 4‑1 after public comment raised parade and enforcement concerns.","actionData","errors"]

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