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Staff told the council the survey shows the land and the street are city property and that the purchaser of the foreclosed parcel has been paying taxes on the accessory structure itself but not on the city right‑of‑way. Council members said the structure appeared to have been placed deliberately by a prior owner and asked staff to research legal options, utility conflicts and whether the city should require removal or consider a sale under terms that preserve public interest. Staff agreed to gather more information, check for utilities and return to the council with research.

Why it matters: the situation raises property‑title, zoning and encroachment questions; the council cited concern about setting a precedent for buyers who place structures on public parcels and later request the city to legalize or sell those areas.

Council direction: staff was asked to research the property appraiser and tax records (staff later said the buyer has paid taxes on the structure), check for utilities or other constraints, and report back. No formal disposition decision was made at the May 13 meeting.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","City Council Meeting 2025.05.13","oneSentenceSummary","Council discussed a case where an accessory structure sits on city property on an unpaid street (200 Davis Drive). Staff said a recent survey shows the land is city property and reported the purchaser has been paying taxes on the accessory structure only; council asked staff to research options and report back.","taxTitle","City of Perry, Taylor County, Florida","taxId",71813,"location","Florida","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":77,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":78,"_41":79,"_43":80,"_45":81,"_47":82,"_49":83,"_51":84,"_53":85,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":86,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":87,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6055012,"Council gives first reading to ordinance adding dental amalgam regulations to sewer code; staff will consult DEP",219,1391000,1610000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3322582-5bba3149fb0cb6ce0092f1461d1bcd91&start=1391&end=1610","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3322582-5bba3149fb0cb6ce0092f1461d1bcd91/thumbnail_1391000.jpg","/articles/6055012/Florida/Council-gives-first-reading-to-ordinance-adding-dental-amalgam-regulations-to-sewer-code-staff-will-consult-DEP","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6055012-abb708af01d62b9aaee9bf851615e4f1/orig.mp4?Expires=1771114034&Signature=RcQmeipDkHp-4PmZvrZpd0ka3ieoEtPQMYPKkdXFYRYzpzCxJRV2kpzJQ86AldR3dD1Yu0VquOtIoVEI39Kio~FbXphumMhdjmSAXLBJ-nA0OjRMQwxsmyT0tRczj6f3Ho-BZ83atM7nP-2e0Dgz8LROVleQtQLtObTyDk7lC8AcpqCd8HUQV0Jfog4BmftF6MntkjrovFwR1ylcin2FjkX-SG7unHwpEuaBoOlRnIfKTkwbzDXMm49rnBGhMXFYKWZg~6OcyWujkTAewnCXXEtEIZ5t8dglr5HiStE1B~kdXVG~pe25ZrSLl1UyTsLDSn47-gZqVye3blWXIcURDg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The City of Perry City Council on May 13 held a first reading of an ordinance that would amend the city’s sewer and sewage disposal code to include dental amalgam regulations. The ordinance language, staff said, came from the state Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) as a template for municipalities.

At the meeting a council member asked whether the rule covered mercury or older metal fillings; staff replied that modern filling materials differ but that dentists still remove older amalgam fillings and the ordinance would require capturing that waste. Staff said local dental offices are already regulated and inspected and that DEP will review the draft language and may propose edits.

Why it matters: dental amalgam contains mercury and other heavy metals; adding local ordinance language aligns city code with state‑level regulatory templates and aims to reduce discharge of amalgam waste to the sewer system.

Council direction and next steps: because this was the ordinance’s first reading, council asked staff to consult DEP and return with any recommended changes before the second reading. No final vote was taken at this meeting.","Council held a first reading of an ordinance to add dental amalgam (mercury) regulations to the city's sewer code. Staff said the language follows a Department of Environmental Protection template and will be returned to the council after DEP review.",{"_33":89,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":90,"_41":91,"_43":92,"_45":93,"_47":94,"_49":95,"_51":96,"_53":97,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":98,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":99,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6055017,"Perry council adopts amendments to Municipal Police Officers Retirement Trust Fund",140,1233000,1373000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3322582-5bba3149fb0cb6ce0092f1461d1bcd91&start=1233&end=1373","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3322582-5bba3149fb0cb6ce0092f1461d1bcd91/thumbnail_1233000.jpg","/articles/6055017/Florida/Perry-council-adopts-amendments-to-Municipal-Police-Officers-Retirement-Trust-Fund","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6055017-7e742a7d39a659e288290399cc9999d3/orig.mp4?Expires=1771114034&Signature=my-mmUspuw1EOiiI8hTxw0FrGEoaTcHrwIlom-DayEpT-LllJKpOoj1q-c9FqWw0rUEXfQrjgC-AK4EVUKSEJpBvq0YDBm9QwwVpaQ-Aa3F~p~Sk1VPGgrXsCUEEfuH~614pMImilO6QgWCKxSA~SC2aa8KpiCT717MOL1m62DwvvustochjlyFESoy1wOKZvoK1qtBLKfZQRnN5P5jh8NVEqRojAd9OZMoONDQLmYNNQXm9QYEVdSvGD9soQnCb1JJyYCudVtUpnAu6--WOKSwL4z40ve2F4wjO8PqIMbfcbN3-gED-E2iIBZcL9g3W-9ZPqwrDB5EyuYTuYuRE~w__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The City of Perry City Council on May 13 held a public hearing and on final reading adopted amendments to the Perry Municipal Police Officers Retirement Trust Fund, restating and amending provisions established originally by ordinance No. 881.

The ordinance as read at the meeting amends sections on contributions, benefit amounts and eligibility, disability, vesting, the deferred retirement option plan (DROP), and reemployment after retirement. City staff and representatives of the pension board were present and the council received no substantive questions from the public at the hearing.

Why it matters: changes to the municipal police retirement plan affect benefit calculations, eligibility rules and reemployment provisions for sworn officers covered by the plan; the ordinance will be codified and older conflicting ordinances will be repealed per the adopted language.

Council action: the council conducted the final reading and approved the ordinance by roll call; the meeting record shows unanimous affirmative votes from council members present. Staff confirmed that “nothing has changed since last week” and the council moved forward with final adoption.

Next steps: the ordinance provides for codification and an effective date as stated in the adopted text; staff will coordinate with the pension board and the city’s administrative offices to implement the amended provisions and update plan documentation.","On final reading the council approved amendments updating contributions, benefits, disability, vesting and the DROP provisions of the Perry Municipal Police Officers Retirement Trust Fund, restating terms first set by ordinance 881.",{"_33":101,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":102,"_41":103,"_43":104,"_45":105,"_47":106,"_49":107,"_51":108,"_53":109,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":110,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":111,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6055021,"Perry council approves engineering task orders for wastewater lift stations, staff to inspect lines before construction requests",554,361000,915000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3322582-5bba3149fb0cb6ce0092f1461d1bcd91&start=361&end=915","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3322582-5bba3149fb0cb6ce0092f1461d1bcd91/thumbnail_361000.jpg","/articles/6055021/Florida/Perry-council-approves-engineering-task-orders-for-wastewater-lift-stations-staff-to-inspect-lines-before-construction-requests","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6055021-0ff99eeab39c8a66f6ab905439fec2d1/orig.mp4?Expires=1771114034&Signature=nJw3O7soqPARWIQ7KT7yylksA31DVTkuwjrdwuDHIIR5NwnvhoH3SeJzADEMou5Ozg4NLxb7Y0g2ZhId26gj1S456kmPXyKK6aJfN45TljhT62MH~U1s80qXo3yJHY7MPB0V3WbkITqXQTq0O5JqYlT-V5RQIVcDgSkNW6zuh7xvYd9THo8ZD0GbZor8HzdSBlv6mPy5QHwqxF5cKioIB73BJvG1HNqQsxRwnc3AnK2uqCQTGUKw9xCEjxSRgtvE-PfJFGNwTnAHC9gA3XuEDHUxtquH9lAadDPcurBIHmvCEoucMHxA305t4a5TbdQNVcxnkuHWwOyZ63q38NY1FA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The City of Perry City Council on May 13 approved task orders authorizing engineering design and inspection work for wastewater system improvements, including design of a lift station and associated inflow and infiltration (I&I) repairs, and directed staff to inspect manholes and lines before requesting construction funding.

Council members and staff said the engineering phase is intended to use grant funds as a match so the city can pursue construction grants later. Staff described the design contract package as about $864,000 for engineering and said inspection work discussed in the meeting would total about $230,000; staff said design work is expected to be eligible for roughly 80% grant funding. The council voted to approve the task order and a separate lift station replacement task order during the meeting.

Why it matters: the work targets known I&I and lift-station capacity issues that city staff say increase inflow during heavy rain, and the city plans to rely on a combination of state and federal programs to fund construction. Several council members and at least one resident pushed for clearer contract figures before approval.

City staff said the design work grew out of a facilities plan and earlier grant strategy: the city used earlier engineering funds to leverage larger grants and now intends to finish design, inspect the existing collection system and then request construction funds. Staff identified prior and concurrent grants and programs as part of the financing picture, including SRF (State Revolving Fund) and CDBG-related grant planning; staff said meetings are set with the engineering firm (DDP referenced in the meeting) to move to the next phase.

Public comment and council discussion emphasized three practical points: (1) inspect manholes and previously lined pipes to confirm whether slip-lining or other repairs already done are adequate; (2) clarify contract compensation language that was left blank in the paperwork provided to council; and (3) confirm timelines so the city does not miss grant windows. A resident who identified himself as Bill pressed that inspecting manhole covers and verifying prior work is necessary before paying for additional design and construction work.

Staff said inspections would occur as part of the approved task orders and that the city would follow with construction funding requests if inspections show additional work is needed. Staff also said the city has an upcoming meeting with the engineering firm in one to two weeks and that some construction funds have already been allocated for related work in the area.

Council action: the council moved and approved the task orders by roll call. The meeting record shows affirmative votes from Council member Ryan, Council member Hampton, Vice Mayor Landry and Mayor Hedrick (recorded during the meeting as the roll call following the motions). Minutes show the council approved both the design and the separate lift-station task order during the May 13 meeting.

Next steps: staff will complete the inspections of manholes and lines, report findings to the council, and, if warranted, submit requests for construction funding tied to SRF/CDBG and other available allocations.

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