The City Commission approved a range of ordinances, resolutions and contract actions on Sept. 9. Below are the items taken and their outcomes.

Votes at a glance

- Ordinance 25‑029 (school‑zone speed detection locations): Approved (roll call). Replaced two originally proposed locations and added cameras at Sleepy Hill (both directions) and Beacon Road (westbound). 30‑day warning period before citations.

- Ordinance 25‑030 (red‑light camera additions): Approved (roll call). Added cameras at Florida Avenue & George Jenkins (both directions) and Massachusetts Avenue & Parker (both directions); removed two earlier proposed sites. Staff to run 30‑day warning period.

- Ordinance 25‑031 (zoning: conditional use/borrow at 125 S. Kentucky Ave): Approved (roll call). The ordinance repeals a prior ordinance and finds the site consistent with the comprehensive plan.

- Resolution 25‑056 (cemetery fees update): Approved (roll call). Adopts updated schedule of fees for cemetery rights and services.

- Resolution 25‑057 (parks, recreation and cultural arts fees): Approved (roll call). Sets fees and deposits for facility rentals and programs.

- Red‑light camera annual report (statutory presentation): Received. Staff reported 27,644 notices issued in the year ending June 30, 2025, and provided revenue distribution figures.

- CRA purchase agreement (834 N. Tennessee Ave): Approved. CRA to purchase a vacant parcel for $130,000 with a $5,000 deposit and a 120‑day due diligence period.

- CRA purchase order expansion (Stagg Industries landscaping): Approved. Not‑to‑exceed extension of services for Midtown and Dixieland CRA properties; FY‑26 cost not to exceed $130,540.

- Grant agreements (FDEP): Approved. City accepted a $2.2M Innovation Technology Grant for Lake Bonnet and a $550K State Water Quality Assistance Grant for an East Bay Street retrofit; associated appropriations approved.

- Purchase order (Daktronics): Approved. Replace RP Funding Center electronic message sign; PO $177,737 covered by insurance settlement.

- Agreement (LifeScan Wellness Centers): Approved. Continuing contract for annual firefighter physicals: FY‑26 cost $113,000.22 with 5% increases in later years.

- Insurance renewals (property, boiler & machinery, workers' compensation excess, inland marine, crime/surety, excess liability, cyber): Approved. Staff and broker to finalize best terms; some lines showed premium decreases and others small increases.

- Airport lease (30 West LLC): Approved. Five‑year initial lease for office and hangar space for a flight training provider, contingent on 30 West acquiring International Aero Academy flight operations by Oct. 31, 2025; base rent $11,310.80 per month first year.

- Electric utility items: Approved. Environmental compliance cost charge established for FY starting Oct. 1, 2025; ground detection system purchase for MGT‑2 (Accumetrics, $165,000) approved; Larson Unit 8 start‑up switchgear phase 2 task authorization to Teamwork Net (not to exceed $492,040) approved.

Many items were approved unanimously or by roll call as noted. Where new enforcement locations or grant awards were approved, staff committed to follow‑up on implementation steps, public notice and contract negotiations.

Why this matters: The package of approvals expands automated traffic enforcement, advances water quality and utility projects, updates user fees for parks and cemetery services, and authorizes capital and operational contracts across city departments. Several items require subsequent contract negotiations, permitting or public outreach.