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The appointees are Kristen Brown, Adela Cushing, Dr. Shirley Lewis Brown and Justine Roper. Council members who spoke in support cited neighborhood representation, volunteer record and relevant experience: Council Member Breyer and Council Member Jones both urged support for nominees with local ties and park involvement, and Council Member Baer noted geographic balance across council districts when considering appointments.

The council president noted the council received ballots and that four seats were available; no formal motion was required for the ballot‑vote process. The council thanked all applicants for their interest and indicated staff will notify appointees and publish the appointments.

Why it matters: The Parks & Recreation Board advises on park planning and programming. Council members emphasized the need for geographic and programmatic representation as the board stabilizes amid recent turnover.

What’s next: City staff will process appointment paperwork and notify the board and public of the new membership and start dates.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","City of Pensacola City Council Regular Meeting - Mar 27, 2025","oneSentenceSummary","The Pensacola City Council appointed Kristen Brown, Adela Cushing, Dr. Shirley Lewis Brown and Justine Roper to the Parks and Recreation Board by ballot on March 27. Each appointment is for a three‑year term expiring March 31, 2028.","taxTitle","Pensacola, Escambia County, Florida","taxId",56151,"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},6096796,"Pensacola council approves lease with UWF for Port Warehouse 8; budget resolutions adopted",378,3740000,4118000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2830600-2762a9601260d57e34a646aacc563c78&start=3740&end=4118","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2830600-2762a9601260d57e34a646aacc563c78/thumbnail_3740000.jpg","/articles/6096796/Pensacola/Escambia-County/Florida/Pensacola-council-approves-lease-with-UWF-for-Port-Warehouse-8-budget-resolutions-adopted","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6096796-b3dd46e30b625a816627f901775d267e/orig.mp4?Expires=1771213802&Signature=Kz4EBhFUrp1ixQ~qjXXqS0PiAxM5gSy0Pr86mYenfkZRRfEwuqFqizJlp0y9CHReP-~dzm6-~rhQkvNeGdJUU-jsjDq0S8g8m-H0w1AtgEbGeF8m~5RioQGoM254D4guisuSSPwJezVZi2tRpWY1nmzRFEdewy~6JuLBXbcyCbqytbTkW9CrGq6aRhUvFZIG9zN6arzVdA~eDwgsvk8qDcpcvK9j-pae70f9WUWwWX4Ae3xon53uH-ed9m4fw~AueAIG2tIWorYU9AhV7kJAsgy9pNdfvl7H~9UzN~VH6HdYe3NDdOT2nw2COukNZLM090YB90BPYwamGHMFRUluug__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Pensacola — The Pensacola City Council unanimously approved a lease agreement with the University of West Florida (UWF) for Warehouse Number 8 at the Port of Pensacola on March 27 and adopted related budget adjustments.

Council approved the lease and authorized the mayor to finalize and administer the agreement. The lease was amended to change the commencement date from April 1 to July 1 and to make a minor punctuation revision; city staff said the changes did not alter the lease value. The council also adopted revised supplemental budget resolution 2025‑15 to reflect the lease and later adopted supplemental budget resolution 2025‑14 covering non‑encumbered carryovers in the general fund and law enforcement trust fund. Both supplemental budget resolutions passed on unanimous 7‑0 votes.

Mayor D.C. Reeves told the council the lease was written with flexibility so UWF could be moved to different port locations in the future as the Port of Pensacola develops. The mayor also said the lease arrangement supports related activity at the port, including the American Magic program and other users who will occupy or use port facilities.

Why it matters: The lease formalizes a city partnership with UWF at the port and gives the city and university flexibility to reconfigure space as the port’s programmatic needs change. The budget resolutions put the necessary appropriations and carryovers in place to support the lease and other fiscal adjustments.

What’s next: The mayor was authorized to sign and administer the lease; staff will proceed with the administrative steps necessary to implement the occupancy and report back to council as required.","Council approved a lease with the University of West Florida for Warehouse No. 8 at the Port of Pensacola and adopted two supplemental budget resolutions tied to the agreement and to fiscal year carryovers. The lease includes a revised commencement date and language giving flexibility for future moves within the port.",{"_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},6096801,"Pensacola council approves purchase of 1818 North Palafox for Hollis T. Williams stormwater park",194,1233000,1427000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2830600-2762a9601260d57e34a646aacc563c78&start=1233&end=1427","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2830600-2762a9601260d57e34a646aacc563c78/thumbnail_1233000.jpg","/articles/6096801/Pensacola/Escambia-County/Florida/Pensacola-council-approves-purchase-of-1818-North-Palafox-for-Hollis-T-Williams-stormwater-park","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6096801-76a097c9c015a789164069e4c5431dfa/orig.mp4?Expires=1771213802&Signature=XKzFv24sWuTcf0VI6AcdUCFr~w2uL8b7xXOFvbHMrFfrwgRROL74Zy9lIyUBbcfdkB041ZogW0uDQZSGm0UrZ~uhlH0wB3HqBfW-1FkZBKKEuuvHXytIjoPcvDRm8~F~N0zabzL4LXqIgenhSTXGg6RJh31ifyg70Z~zptOtL4RGGfvG84~AhCm81ytFoFmnZZM2sJYu211fEI5TV9ahgX2BBFbKEY~kH~toM9P2aOOPojOO45WmfNbggRU8nXypVRF9HX2iv1JZgpR57CqFIuFNw599CYu7d7T5OCk7Kyz4HrhsJFMU1Pb6a3Xxhs82CyIp~ojQsPVfQETtaSvLBQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Pensacola — The Pensacola City Council unanimously approved the acquisition of real property at 1818 North Palafox Street on March 27 as part of the Hollis T. Williams stormwater park project.

The council authorized the mayor to finalize and administer the purchase agreement for parcel ID 000S009010060106 from PLVS Ultra, LLC for an amount not to exceed $377,000 plus appropriate closing costs. The approval includes a condition that the seller deliver an appropriately cleared vacant parcel before closing. The motion was moved by Council Member Wiggins and seconded by Council Vice President Patton; the roll call vote was 7‑0.

During public comment on the item, James Gulley, a neighborhood resident, urged the city to ensure demolition of the existing dilapidated structure at the site, saying demolition now could save the city money later. Gulley noted bidding and demolition procedures and encouraged the city to follow through on the mayor’s offer to give the property owner a chance to demolish the structure before the city acted.

Why it matters: The parcel is part of a planned stormwater park intended to address drainage and stormwater management in the Hollis T. Williams area. The council’s authorization allows the mayor’s office to complete the acquisition and proceed with project planning, provided the cleared‑parcel condition is met.

What’s next: City staff will proceed with closing processes and the mayor is authorized to take necessary actions to execute and administer the acquisition per the terms of the purchase agreement.","City council voted 7‑0 to buy 1818 North Palafox Street for the Hollis T. Williams stormwater project, approving a purchase not to exceed $377,000 plus closing costs. The purchase is conditioned on the seller delivering an appropriately cleared vacant parcel prior to closing.",{"_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},6096806,"Pensacola council renews after‑school partnership with Escambia Children’s Trust over 6‑1 vote",1753,1901000,3654000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2830600-2762a9601260d57e34a646aacc563c78&start=1901&end=3654","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2830600-2762a9601260d57e34a646aacc563c78/thumbnail_1901000.jpg","/articles/6096806/Pensacola/Escambia-County/Florida/Pensacola-council-renews-afterschool-partnership-with-Escambia-Childrens-Trust-over-61-vote","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6096806-ba0a8e97171c140be10b02730a1d70e3/orig.mp4?Expires=1771213802&Signature=Zg01ENi5Jf8eu6njpMILAQr3-gsuPbSvueyuqZl22Dk1STq8ojnlLj4UNwWh4LyBTt8t3JI9u1G5niL3~96vs1YL4RuHG7gEwP8UZxxz5-4O038f56ledkaTLmIMy0Bi8Qc2SiBkxsS5gF1SgSORoxRAWp8KGej1PPItspNyZ7ZPHXwIc6hox-z~lAyqBwXm6WYUImYF9w9o6UqfSs~U8NMkAZijrmur6VchBLN5IDc1--Ua-jQuRz~~GvEWgHIVpgg5qDJuPxjXHQJiG0ifBlnamVO9e7iPVWAewiRR00PJ0aI0oSxwaoJcCsmX~UrPwlnRf0jkGcSxxQHdn0H4JA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Pensacola — The Pensacola City Council voted 6‑1 on March 27 to renew a year‑three agreement with the Escambia Children’s Trust (ECT) to fund free after‑school programming at city resource centers. The council also adopted supplemental budget resolution 2025‑13 to put the funding into the city budget. The mayor was authorized to execute and administer the agreement under the powers granted by the city charter.

Council members, the city’s Parks & Recreation staff and ECT representatives described the renewed contract as an extension of an existing partnership that the city says has expanded curriculum and attendance at city resource centers. Tanya Byrd, assistant director of Parks and Recreation, told the council the program has served 270 individual children since August 2023 and that staff had invested “a little over $100,000 in grant funds…for curriculum upgrades” during year two. Byrd said there are currently 203 participants enrolled and that the city ended year two with 248 participants.

Lindsay Cannon, executive director of the Escambia Children’s Trust, told the council that the trust has funded multiple local contracts. “There are 17 contracts totaling about $22,500,000 over a three‑year time that are all situated within the city of Pensacola,” Cannon said, and offered to provide more detailed data to council members on request.

The discussion included questions about outcome tracking and the percentage of participants who are city residents. Byrd said the city is still finalizing a reliable method to count city versus county residents in the program but that staff expects about one‑third of participants are city residents. Cannon said the trust can pull more localized data and indicated the trust is funding multi‑year initiatives, including a Healthy Schools Escambia wraparound project funded at $450,000 per school per year for five years at two schools.

One council member spoke in opposition to renewing the funding, saying objections were not directed at program staff but rather at the structure and oversight of the trust and a lack of consistent outcome measurement during the grant period. The speaker urged stronger measurement of outcomes such as attendance, grades and disciplinary incidents; the record shows the renewal nonetheless passed 6‑1.

The council also adopted supplemental budget resolution 2025‑13, which funds the renewal in the current fiscal year; that resolution passed on the same 6‑1 vote. Councilman Breyer moved the renewal and Council Vice President Patton seconded; the roll call on the final vote was recorded as 6 in favor and 1 opposed.

Why it matters: Council members described after‑school programming as part of a wider effort to support children in Title I schools and to provide safe, structured activities during out‑of‑school hours. City staff said the program now emphasizes enrichment and curriculum improvements beyond basic childcare.

What’s next: Staff and the trust agreed to provide more detailed, localized data on participants, outcomes and residency breakdowns at future briefings so the council can evaluate program performance over time.","On March 27 the Pensacola City Council voted 6‑1 to renew a year‑three agreement with Escambia Children’s Trust to fund free after‑school programming at city resource centers. Council debate centered on program measurement, local control and the trust’s governance; one member opposed the renewal.","actionData","errors"]

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