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The ordinance would establish a citywide transportation impact fee to pay for capacity improvements tied to growth and would take effect Oct. 1 if adopted, city staff said. Staff summarized changes made after a series of public workshops and stakeholder roundtables: a delayed effective date of Oct. 1, 2025; a 10-year sunset set to Sept. 30, 2035; a phased implementation with a 50% reduction in years one and two and full implementation Oct. 1, 2027; exemptions for single-family homes under 2,400 square feet and accessory dwelling units under 1,200 square feet; exemptions for state-defined affordable housing; credits for previously paid fees when rebuilding; and a process for owners or developers to propose alternate fee calculations or credits for on-site improvements.

Why it matters: City officials said the fees are designed to make growth pay for the roadway capacity it creates rather than shifting costs entirely to existing taxpayers. Commissioners and speakers highlighted Panama City North as an area likely to generate major new traffic and said projects such as widening Star Avenue will require dedicated funding to proceed.

Among members of the public, the Bay Building Industries Association voiced concerns about timing, a lack of an implementation plan and disproportionate effects on day cares, medical clinics and smaller homes. \"We were looking for some type of implementation plan — where the money's going — and it's still not there,\" said Kurt Hartog of the Bay Building Industries Association. Resident Josh Shaw urged delay of final reading until the newly elected commission is seated. Patrick Jones, a resident, said the current draft remains unfinished and could create \"deal-killing\" fees for some businesses.

City Manager-level staff described the ordinance's legal constraints and offered a narrower set of policy choices the commission could use as incentives, including temporary waivers for targeted uses such as day cares. Staff also emphasized that state law limits fee increases during the first four years after adoption and requires strong procedural steps for future increases.

After discussion, the commission voted unanimously to set the ordinance for final action July 8, 2025, and to hold a workshop in June that will include builders, other stakeholders and newly elected commissioners so they can be briefed before final adoption. Staff confirmed the ordinance will allow geographic-specific collections to be spent within the area where they are collected.

The ordinance was previously the subject of a first reading and multiple public workshops and roundtables beginning February 2025; staff said they will return with any technical adjustments discussed during the June workshop prior to the July 8 vote.

The commission’s actions were procedural — the body did not adopt the ordinance on April 24 but set the schedule and parameters and asked staff to continue stakeholder engagement.

Ending: The July 8 vote will be the commission’s opportunity to adopt the fee with the phased schedule and exemptions described by staff or to change the structure based on further public input and legal review.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","City of Panama City Commission Meeting 04242025","oneSentenceSummary","The Panama City Commission on April 24 delayed final adoption of a transportation impact-fee ordinance and set July 8, 2025, as the target date after multiple stakeholder workshops and public comment.","taxTitle","Panama City, Bay County, Florida","taxId",4834,"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},6250633,"Commission approves consent items including $4.6M SRF water-main contract, Glen Cove CDBG award and several local agreements",1873,5306000,7179000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3199741-661023edc9bba7b4f0d1671617dd7e92&start=5306&end=7179","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3199741-661023edc9bba7b4f0d1671617dd7e92/thumbnail_5306000.jpg","/articles/6250633/Panama-City/Bay-County/Florida/Commission-approves-consent-items-including-46M-SRF-water-main-contract-Glen-Cove-CDBG-award-and-several-local-agreements","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6250633-14cc1dd1e630b6dbf770c3ee5e6cf05d/orig.mp4?Expires=1771163103&Signature=AArYXzj1o3sjl3pZHzpgTArG00RIggyTA5eJhgglEyf6efHnX7F6ctaosR8wfTkkGQYmv~QicPm-tfPCGQqHkK2XISCVecjPU7C3ypbhfPDTR2x6MDTnfuMuy0a4MQCh6HPKXCtpuVMi~xSdNKYdZ5isHP1ITOd9Uya1biHwmAfROWYf~fgG4exPe5p2VYNsQCTaZAphY7v4dKT4wg5VAiuI76DNz9Osb9fprnEradVRsRAwmRp1YbydmfjAL8~rm9uxebFo6hQOnVUnf5OQrG7Hg9AfVWD9mNBLTt6iU1P133EGWQ0m7PMSaPIv~8d~dw6TTkLvmhio~3kcGpixDQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Panama City Commission approved a package of consent items at its April 24 meeting, voting on multiple contracts, grant acceptances and local agreements that city staff said are necessary for utilities, redevelopment and operations.

Key approvals included:

- A construction contract for PC25033SRF Area D14 mainline improvements to Mainline Construction in the amount of $4,607,573.44, with an additive alternate and up to a 5% contingency (total authorized up to $4,837,952.11). Staff explained the state’s State Revolving Fund (SRF) will provide advance payments for approved pay applications, and loan repayment to the state is not expected until at least May 2026; interest is 0% and the loan includes partial forgiveness.

- Award of a CDBG-DR project (PC25028) for the Hometown Revitalization Glen Cove project to RCL Emerald Coast LLC for $2,716,208.00; the vote for that item passed 3–1 with the mayor recorded as voting no. The project will be funded partly by a $2.3 million CDBG-DR grant and partly by a business-owner contribution to be accepted by future budget amendment.

- Approval to rename northern portions of Airport Road/Drive to extend Discovery Loop and Veranda Avenue names to align with Sweetbay development, approved 4–0.

- A right-of-way use agreement permitting the existing fence and a portion of a storage shed to remain in the Cedar Avenue right of way at 840 Kirkland Avenue; the 20-year agreement requires the owner to maintain the improvements and indemnify the city and was approved 4–0. City staff and the city attorney explained the agreement does not require the residential property owner to carry liability insurance naming the city as an additional insured.

- Acceptance of a state FDOT grant of up to $400,000 for Tarpon Dock Bridge refurbishment and approval of the related budget amendment, both approved 4–0.

- Approval to enter a 72-month lease with Bancorp Municipal for two fire-department pickup trucks totaling $140,955, with annual payments drawn from fire protection service revenues, approved 4–0.

- Approval of a task order from Panhandle Engineering to provide pro bono professional engineering services for the Chapman Park improvements (estimated engineering value cited at about $201,000) as private donors fund construction (estimated $2,000,000). The task order was approved 4–0.

Why it matters: The SRF contract funds urgent water-main repairs in a Saint Andrews neighborhood and will be reimbursed through state loan mechanisms; the Glen Cove award supports downtown revitalization under CDBG-DR. The ROW and naming approvals resolve localized property and addressing issues.

Ending: Most consent items passed unanimously; the Glen Cove construction award passed 3–1. Staff noted follow-up actions: budget amendments where required, title and mapping updates, and continued coordination with state agencies on grant reimbursements and SRF pay-app procedures.","The Panama City Commission on April 24 approved a set of consent actions, including a $4.6 million SRF-funded water-main contract, a CDBG-DR Glen Cove award and several local agreements to clear title, address and funding issues.",{"_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},6250638,"Commission annexes 2.14 acres on Airport Drive and rezones property to GC-2",302,946000,1248000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3199741-661023edc9bba7b4f0d1671617dd7e92&start=946&end=1248","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3199741-661023edc9bba7b4f0d1671617dd7e92/thumbnail_946000.jpg","/articles/6250638/Panama-City/Bay-County/Florida/Commission-annexes-214-acres-on-Airport-Drive-and-rezones-property-to-GC-2","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6250638-faab01fd72f41cc04299e775641de51d/orig.mp4?Expires=1771163103&Signature=GfHMEUom9j1nvoRlfJ3OY9jPPY~i-9sTGlTCPBE8Yc~KPFIzKXFQSpUXGbtgYqsfgub4fi71WucskqI~k9S4SNfXsh~zoGhUN5ikMu5ufreNw-57SwdLiLoYb9Tpap4MC3cmicstMMz2~5jJ98iNb38t0NoFLnvWucNEXEghvbcuqB71i8gmSuPMdaTXRzKzVet30BUeSL-pqGdYKu7DevoOBvz2WvCtPpA56bU3vVJ7HgeFvSlgmRh2b4mqGhtlzgBoexF~wz~hBdIneqfO~Skzn9OiBy8xQYkeyDgcxDtLEVbGpizxu6uf21xVaLYd4rVwh8mNXP2YorRyz617hg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Panama City Commission on April 24 unanimously approved three ordinances that annexed approximately 2.14 acres of unincorporated land at 3716 and 3712 Airport Drive, assigned a General Commercial future land use designation and rezoned the parcels to General Commercial 2 (GC-2).

Staff told the commission the item had been recommended for approval by the Planning Board at its March 10 meeting and that the city’s Development Services director supported the commission’s approval. No members of the public spoke in opposition at the second and final public hearings.

Actions taken: The commission adopted Ordinance 32-61.1 (voluntary annexation), Ordinance 32-61.2 (future land use amendment), and Ordinance 32-61.3 (zoning change to GC-2) by 4–0 roll calls. The ordinances include standard severability and effective-date language and add the parcels to the city’s ward boundaries.

Ending: The annexation and associated map amendments bring the parcels into the city and align the land-use and zoning designations with the applicant’s request, clearing the way for commercial development consistent with GC-2 standards.
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Why it matters: The parcel has been used commercially for decades but remained zoned residential; approval makes the commercial use conforming and would allow rebuilding or expansion in the future without the restrictions imposed on nonconforming structures.

Applicant representative Sean McNeil of McNeil Carroll Engineering told the commission the property has been a commercial enterprise since a building was constructed there in 1991 and that adjacent properties include commercial uses. Owner John Underwood, who said he has owned the site since 2001, confirmed the parcel historically operated under a residential zoning classification with a conditional-use permit.

Michael Fuller, the city’s director of development services, explained staff’s denial recommendation was rooted in concerns about spot zoning because the parcel is surrounded by R-1 zoning. \"Ultimately, staff recommended denial mainly because it is surrounded by R1 zoning…we didn't want to recommend spot zoning,\" Fuller said, while acknowledging the building’s long-running commercial use.

During deliberations, commissioners and staff discussed the property’s nonconforming status and the practical consequence that the owner could be unable to rebuild the commercial building if it were severely damaged. Planning Board members had recommended approval by a 3–1 vote.

Formal actions: The commission adopted Ordinance 32-62.1 (amending the future land use map) and Ordinance 32-62.2 (zoning map amendment to General Commercial 1) both by a 4–0 roll call. The ordinances provide for severability and effective dates in line with standard land-use enactments.

Ending: With the vote the property’s official land-use and zoning now match its commercial use, resolving a long-running nonconforming situation; staff and the applicant noted that the approval removes uncertainty about the owner's ability to repair or rebuild.
","The commission approved a future land use change and zoning to General Commercial 1 for 3010 Stanford Road after debate over spot zoning and the property's long-standing commercial use; staff had recommended denial but the planning board recommended approval.",{"_33":112,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":113,"_41":114,"_43":115,"_45":116,"_47":117,"_49":118,"_51":119,"_53":120,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":121,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":122,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6250648,"City says legal and design costs for Beach Drive path likely eligible for FDOT grant; residents press for cost reconciliation",841,2856000,3697000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3199741-661023edc9bba7b4f0d1671617dd7e92&start=2856&end=3697","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3199741-661023edc9bba7b4f0d1671617dd7e92/thumbnail_2856000.jpg","/articles/6250648/Panama-City/Bay-County/Florida/City-says-legal-and-design-costs-for-Beach-Drive-path-likely-eligible-for-FDOT-grant-residents-press-for-cost-reconciliation","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6250648-31d1ba4422cf1b9f14df08c063f9e905/orig.mp4?Expires=1771163103&Signature=lg8wsIRLWub8857M3XyeAYPkbGPtYH1shZH5lHYwXxHDxGvYIe8q4RsuXy7PBYgNYzjgZKD5lbYImiNDTHnCMtLiXhKnviM~g1Z295WiujzrXKlHDk5D9lBYxVlR0TpEjQm3doZt4jP-ADwCk24SaIUxTY-9S-x~YSscYaJ1yQCzKfX1fz5aZ2IYKamFCNpJRQwkhdEyxNP0DJc~pQP0VpJiaCD7oGFdwwZeoIOdPzeTqFjgpXSftIOuiKdy8ZJ1MRMEkBveW~1K1kmxVP5ZMIFQdZd3w9TsZsPdzQ3Ekwljh3EttFpJdt0-pyOC2QQYTp~P6xzP8a8eBejvQHJsDw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Residents and business owners on April 24 pressed the Panama City Commission for a detailed accounting of costs tied to the Beach Drive multiuse path, and city officials said work done so far — including legal review, surveying, arborist and environmental work — should be reimbursable under the state grant.

Why it matters: The path is funded primarily by an $8 million state grant. Opponents and some residents said the referendum result was close and asked for a reconciliation of design and legal spending; supporters said the project and grant should proceed to improve pedestrian safety and connectivity.

Speakers who opposed the project noted the referendum was narrowly decided and urged a pause. George Carruthers, who said his exit polling showed confusion about the referendum wording, asked whether legal fees already spent on the project and future legal costs would be covered by the state grant. \"Are the legal fees ... covered by the $8,000,000 grant from the state? Did I mention I'd like to have an answer on that today?\" Carruthers asked.

City Attorney Zimmerman responded the legal team’s view: legal work necessary to develop the project — title searches, easements and related legal work — is part of the development cost and should be eligible for reimbursement. Zimmerman said the grant contemplates hiring engineers, arborists, surveyors and attorneys to ensure work is on public right of way and that those costs would be included in the reimbursement request.

City staff clarified that earlier expenditures attributed to the project covered multiple categories, not only design: two engineering firms, survey work, arborist and horticultural evaluations, geotechnical work, title searches and legal review, and public outreach including multiple public meetings. The city manager said some earlier estimates did not include expanded design elements and additional arborist or tree-removal allowances, which raised the project estimate when those items were added.

Supporters, including residents from The Cove and other neighborhoods, said the path advances a larger trail network and improves pedestrian safety. Opponents warned design changes and tree removal could create storm vulnerability for homes and questioned the sufficiency of the grant to cover project scope. There was also discussion of whether transfer of state road ownership to the city (a separate action) would change project cost; staff said the grant work does not require transfer of ownership but described scenarios where property or easement purchases could be necessary and reimbursable.

Ending: The commission did not change the project schedule on April 24. City staff and the attorney said they will seek reimbursement from the state for eligible expenses and will provide additional reconciliations of costs to concerned residents on request.","Public commenters urged transparency on Beach Drive multiuse path costs and expressed divided views; city attorney said legal fees and design costs should be reimbursable under the state grant, and staff outlined how earlier spending was allocated.","actionData","errors"]

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Panama City delays adoption of transportation impact fees, sets July 8 target after stakeholder workshops

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Commission approves rezoning and future land use change for 3010 Stanford Road after debate over 'spot zoning'

City says legal and design costs for Beach Drive path likely eligible for FDOT grant; residents press for cost reconciliation