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The commission authorized purchase of three 45 kW Generac generators under an existing Sourcewell cooperative contract for a combined amount not to exceed $105,185.86. Public Works staff said five of the city’s existing portable generators are out of service; the new units will supplement the remaining operational fleet and are rated for continuous use during extended power outages. Public‑works staff and the vendor told commissioners that earlier Kohler units had end‑of‑life issues, notably voltage regulators that were costly to repair, and that the Generac units specified are more robust for emergency rental‑style service.

Separately, the commission approved Resolution 2025‑71 to contract the Overhead Door Company for emergency replacement and repair of three east‑facing apparatus bay doors at the emergency services building in an amount not to exceed $73,950. Fire Chief Cox and city engineers described repeated malfunctions, corrosion, and a bullet hole in an existing door; engineering reviews recommended full replacement because the doors are not wind‑rated to current code and present a risk to rapid emergency response when they fail.

Both actions passed unanimously by roll call. Commissioners and staff said the purchases address near‑term reliability and safety issues and reflect previously discussed capital needs that were budgeted in the coming fiscal year.

Ending: Staff will finalize procurement documents and schedule manufacturing and installation; the bay‑door replacements will include wind‑ and impact‑rated panels to meet current code.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","City Commission Meeting 08/28/2025","oneSentenceSummary","The commission approved purchase of three 45 kW generators under a Sourcewell contract for about $105,186 and authorized replacement of three east‑facing fire station bay doors (wind‑ and impact‑rated) at an estimated $73,950, citing reliability and life‑safety concerns.","taxTitle","Flagler Beach City, Flagler County, Florida","taxId",57027,"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},6002732,"Public debate on backyard chickens prompts commission to place ordinance matter on Sept. 11 agenda",932,1204000,2136000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5834995-fd9a1cb12280fbd027c03cb6de092210&start=1204&end=2136","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5834995-fd9a1cb12280fbd027c03cb6de092210/thumbnail_1204000.jpg","/articles/6002732/Florida/Public-debate-on-backyard-chickens-prompts-commission-to-place-ordinance-matter-on-Sept-11-agenda","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6002732-7958f10c5fe488518f94e5a81a2007f7/orig.mp4?Expires=1771001962&Signature=O4ItJ8kMQicN7ihVct2wSeXnfAXknBFb2PwFR-7luJN~gjL-wa4TkL06OfQ7e9oq1EBM5HxuodvR7LdqBgLNY1f8RzUB5J74fbC4RWgFFipv-xF92guOT49gMwv878~rYoc5qldcJrOG3bjegxkISt-MuQ1z~AWmmjfaO1nCBESCYjS40r0o1EZntkxKObhbXp~SdP3ZOYOD1x-8HXLdqDWimOMCIg5VKcyGfmenz6LtOKwX4cfCSJccAEAIDM6VzokJeG7o7Is0x~og0AHyVAVckhrLWQqDfz7wwCMpyOnnRuCzh08c~-~50wqbLFAj1WBBNVjPJ1zG8GmpYJ16ow__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","A Flagler Beach resident on Thursday urged the commission to maintain the existing municipal ban on backyard poultry, saying neighborhood density, public‑health risks and noise make chickens unsuitable for most lots in the city.

Lou Pankas, who gave his address during public comment, cited Chapter 5 of the code of ordinances and described a neighbor dispute over chickens at 804 Powell Street. “Despite this clear and ongoing violation, code enforcement has been instructed by the city attorney not to act,” Pankas said, adding that he believes selective enforcement undermines public trust.

City Manager and the City Attorney responded that the matter of whether to enforce pending violations while the commission considers a code change has been handled previously. The city attorney said the city generally avoids prosecuting violations when the commission is actively reviewing code amendments because a prosecution could force someone to undo an action that might become lawful under a changed ordinance. The commission scheduled the matter for the Sept. 11 meeting for fuller discussion and directed staff to place a draft ordinance on that agenda.

Commissioners said they expect to discuss safeguards if a poultry ordinance is drafted, including coop requirements and limits tied to lot size. The item will return to the commission for formal consideration; no ordinance was adopted on Thursday and no enforcement action was taken by the commission that night.

Ending: The commission placed backyard‑poultry ordinance discussion on the Sept. 11 meeting agenda; staff and the city attorney will prepare materials and draft language for that meeting.","A resident urged the commission to keep Flagler Beach's ordinance prohibiting poultry, citing public‑health, noise and density concerns; city attorney confirmed code enforcement had paused prosecutions while the commission considers an ordinance amendment and staff placed the item on the Sept. 11 agenda for further discussion.",{"_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},6002734,"Flagler Beach adopts 2025–26 fee schedule; commission trims recycled‑glass charge",1621,5290000,6911000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5834995-fd9a1cb12280fbd027c03cb6de092210&start=5290&end=6911","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5834995-fd9a1cb12280fbd027c03cb6de092210/thumbnail_5290000.jpg","/articles/6002734/Florida/Flagler-Beach-adopts-202526-fee-schedule-commission-trims-recycledglass-charge","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6002734-99abcae7c8365120e1f35f0b632464f2/orig.mp4?Expires=1771001962&Signature=T97k22aIc8p~~UmVHbLissjQ6ye7sjgCS-UB7AMaCjW6a6Ew6-CpfOvyAfjRRX2l-jkB19nXZSXqCdvaJ93atXb5c4mCHkL6nMF1BvmU0hKmzGTb4gHHYy3c~VW552VKhEXR7OeIpgvkeZDrYVivO2v6qR9g3Iwr4ncNICf-~xFj8gbAmr5iS~LPjHyKumwWcQ6pHfk4RkOnzm4CLNIhwFv5~3yUVe76eYTWSi-BTgXC4AWiRs6tHMhIonwYKdZSxk-Yx5xGoij4RbpJX5jMX2MKPl9Fr65MOwaav4Bi7AK14IDjSwN6~F~H9nxHzXs683LUMj2SQhO~ozFymicaFA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Flagler Beach City Commission on Thursday adopted a consolidated 2025–26 fee schedule covering utilities, permits, sanitation pickups and other municipal services, and agreed to a staff proposal to reduce recycled‑glass prices by roughly one third to test demand.

The ordinance (Resolution 2025‑65 as amended) repeals earlier fee resolutions and removes a dog‑dining provision from the animal control section; commissioners instructed staff to remove the regulatory portion of the program so the option remains but the city no longer administers it.

The fee package generated extended discussion about individual sanitation pickup prices and recycled‑glass sales. Commissioner Eric Cooley said residential glass fees were inequitable: “The city is charging way too much to our residents for the recycled glass,” he said, arguing residents pay for collection and processing and should pay a lower rate. Commissioners agreed to reduce the six listed crushed‑glass fees by one third effective immediately and review effects over the fiscal year.

The overall fee schedule was approved by a 3‑2 roll call vote (Commissioners Spradley, Bellheimer and Chair James Sherman voted yes; Commissioners Cunningham and Cooley voted no). Staff said most fees track prior charges and that the only material increases reflected in the package were adjustments to fire‑inspection fees intended to bring that program’s revenue in line with inspection workload.

City staff noted the sanitation fund faces tipping‑fee pressures and that special‑pickup charges help offset those costs; staff also said recycled‑glass revenue had already exceeded the fiscal‑year estimate. Commissioners directed staff to bring sanitation‑fee details back for further review if additional adjustments are requested.

Ending: The consolidated schedule takes effect immediately; staff will monitor the reduced glass rates and report revenue impacts during quarterly financial updates.","Commissioners approved a comprehensive fee schedule for 2025–26, removing a dog-friendly dining provision and voting to reduce resident recycled‑glass fees by one‑third for a trial period; the ordinance passed 3‑2 after debate over household pickup charges and recycling pricing.",{"_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},6002738,"Flagler Beach approves contracts to unclog clarifier, rehabilitate lift stations and hire WWTP engineer",573,4148000,4721000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5834995-fd9a1cb12280fbd027c03cb6de092210&start=4148&end=4721","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5834995-fd9a1cb12280fbd027c03cb6de092210/thumbnail_4148000.jpg","/articles/6002738/Florida/Flagler-Beach-approves-contracts-to-unclog-clarifier-rehabilitate-lift-stations-and-hire-WWTP-engineer","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6002738-c50ed101e3a416138f6d0ff3b1f0773b/orig.mp4?Expires=1771001962&Signature=RMwzt3gt7K-ijFi5MiaCEKd7tl71vKaQ5Ak1xP-PX4zm3JbTZjRaUa9YTcal5qh9l84-mFmH0PJiygBu2C7MB-f7W7KXL6ZYODQHwT8eeMWOqihxdAfNq1HpW6GT5-xyv-190Xm85FWnmIc6EImk3-yMRXUypLyJl~VCSFyCVYK5gHKoux3-4WMAKmMMcs-SHGRTZq64r0Gu7hYNo63RBNywLjYTGclLqkmZuU9MbVCMY-L8Zf3EzSzuHtFhz-o8q3VlB21U1cTb~YE39oRpzkycRBD2CkqgwVap6OBI4fl50hnXVA9XWnGO4S8SakRxbhL2t4mBIifGjqB5POXkrg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Flagler Beach City Commission on Thursday voted to move forward on three sewer‑system actions intended to return offline equipment to service and advance rebuilding of the wastewater treatment plant.

The commission approved a contract not to exceed $52,500 to US Submergent Technologies to clear a longstanding blockage in the north clarifier at the city wastewater treatment plant. City staff reported earlier efforts to remove the blockage had been unsuccessful and the subcontracting arrangement falls under a previously procured contract with the City of Orlando.

The commission also approved a $1,969,971 construction award to Ferrer Construction Company for lift‑station rehabilitation work. City staff said the project originally received no bids on a first solicitation; a second solicitation produced one responsive bid that staff vetted as compliant with grant requirements. City engineers and commissioners discussed bid subtotals, value engineering that reduced an earlier $4.4 million estimate to the current award, and the project's projected schedule of roughly eight to nine months.

Separately, the commission approved an engineering services agreement with CPH Consulting LLC as engineer‑of‑record for construction of a new wastewater treatment plant, in an amount not to exceed $1,991,460. Staff said CPH will coordinate design and subconsultant work, including electrical engineering elements needed for the plant systems.

No public speaker opposed the measures. Votes on the three related items were recorded by roll call and passed unanimously. City staff said the actions are intended to restore lost capacity at the plant, complete lift‑station repairs and advance design work that is required before construction can begin.

Ending: Staff indicated the clarifier job could proceed immediately; lift‑station work and the WWTP engineering contract will move forward through procurement and scheduling steps before construction begins.","Commissioners approved a $52,500 contract to clear blockages in a north clarifier, awarded a $1.97 million lift‑station rehabilitation contract and selected CPH Consulting as engineer‑of‑record for the wastewater treatment plant design and construction services.",{"_33":113,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":114,"_41":115,"_43":116,"_45":117,"_47":118,"_49":119,"_51":120,"_53":121,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":122,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":123,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6002742,"Regional resiliency study finds compound flooding expands inland risks for Flagler Beach",1211,2553000,3764000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5834995-fd9a1cb12280fbd027c03cb6de092210&start=2553&end=3764","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5834995-fd9a1cb12280fbd027c03cb6de092210/thumbnail_2553000.jpg","/articles/6002742/Florida/Regional-resiliency-study-finds-compound-flooding-expands-inland-risks-for-Flagler-Beach","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6002742-53ef762a64975e29b8a0653c8d54094d/orig.mp4?Expires=1771001962&Signature=C2mvgbdMcRmbAMkuh~GcbhTVxRF~7XWSlgjniC582-Vhg1mAWqv04DxiCufCO3XXbZPGvPmrmGwjqpeVatI9~0ca-iE~vYAHRw6-VqKQ56~rgwIz3A6tcmfdXo4JY-4Be-bhf~vvkkZDSO7e8h7qomwqNOfP8W2EDKB2mlHBtVZXmvlgn9G47j82wq72C1BCTmwg8-jMi-gOsVKUE-vbYEVVV7eVU5h~BLFch2RrGZ96sJK7kiD65iJYmobC8v0uv-Xwqg~HcjTtObXqZYgDNSNqy02ScuSTqU2n2xOIKhPhD4tecQyyYSGvPgwPSX6n4sx716FBZNkoAO8KnZABjg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Northeast Florida Regional Council on Thursday presented a countywide vulnerability assessment and a compound‑flooding analysis that map how storm surge, high tides and rainfall interact with rising seas to deepen and extend flooding inland, a city resilience planner told the Flagler Beach City Commission. “Compound flooding is when two separate events occur simultaneously,” Andrew Pokopiak, senior resiliency planner, said. “You can almost see five feet of difference in some of these water levels.”

The assessment, completed for Flagler County in November 2024, combines three flood types — rainfall‑induced flooding, storm surge and tidal or “nuisance” flooding — with sea‑level‑rise projections for a 2040 planning horizon. Pokopiak said the analysis produced GIS data tying critical assets (bridges, lift stations, wastewater plants, affordable housing) to modeled flood depths so cities can prioritize hardening measures and qualify adaptation projects for state or federal implementation funding. “The adaptation plan is essentially a key in the door for implementation funding,” he said.

Pokopiak and consultants used Taylor Engineering to produce a compound‑flood model that shows significantly larger inundation footprints than a standard single‑hazard assessment, particularly in northern Flagler County and around Crescent Lake. The council’s maps show water depths that could be several feet deeper during compound events than during lone hazards, and he said the adaptation plan due in December will recommend site‑level options such as roadway elevation, lift‑station hardening, beach renourishment and nature‑based shoreline solutions.

Commissioners asked how the study treats the Intracoastal Waterway, which the commission identified as a local priority; Pokopiak said the waterway contributes substantially to compound‑flood depths and that mitigation will require coordinated regional, county and state approaches. He said the council is trying to avoid recommending only hard seawalls and the adaptation plan will favor hybrid and living‑shoreline approaches where practical.

City staff were offered GIS maps and the county portal that allow municipal staff to display specific asset classes (transportation, utilities, buildings) under different storm, tide and sea‑level scenarios. Pokopiak said the assessment and adaptation plan can be amended to add city‑specific assets Flagler Beach wants prioritized. The council also recommended using the assessment to update land‑development and stormwater master plans and to inform grant applications.

The presentation closed with an offer to work with the city’s engineering staff to add locally identified targets to the county adaptation plan. The commission did not take formal action; city staff said they would follow up with the regional council to add Flagler Beach assets to the county plan if the commission directs them to do so.

The data and interactive maps are available through the Resilient First Coast portal maintained by the Northeast Florida Regional Council. Ending: The county adaptation plan is scheduled for public release later this year; local officials said they will use the plan as a basis for seeking implementation funding to harden at‑risk infrastructure.","A Northeast Florida Regional Council presentation to the Flagler Beach City Commission outlined a county vulnerability assessment and a new compound‑flooding analysis showing deeper, wider inundation under combined storm-surge and high‑tide scenarios and recommends a municipal adaptation plan to qualify projects for implementation funding.","actionData","errors"]

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