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Votes at a glance: Panama City commission actions, Jan. 14
Summary
A compact list of formal, final votes taken at the Jan. 14 Panama City Commission meeting — ordinances adopted, addenda approved, and budget adjustments authorized. Items adopted included three land‑use ordinances for 2626 West 23rd Street and an amended Sweetbay addendum; multiple budget transfers for fire and public works also passed.
The Panama City Commission took several formal votes at its Jan. 14 meeting. Below are the final outcomes, tallies and brief descriptions. For full background and discussion, see the commission packets and staff reports.
- Ordinance 3254.1 — Voluntary annexation of approximately 0.895 acres at 2626 West 23rd Street: Approved (roll call) 5‑0. Staff recommended adoption; no public speakers.
- Ordinance 3254.2 — Comprehensive plan/future land‑use map amendment to designate 2626 West 23rd Street as General Commercial: Approved (roll call) 5‑0.
- Ordinance 3254.3 — Zoning map amendment to rezone 2626 West 23rd Street to General Commercial‑2 (GC‑2): Approved (roll call) 5‑0.
- Addendum 2 to the Saint Andrew Bay Land Company (Sweetbay) developer agreement (Forest Park Mobility Plan): Approved 5‑0 with inserted language directing that the $3,050,000 paving/right‑of‑way funds be first applied to Frankfort Avenue and right‑of‑way improvements within the plan perimeter (see separate article for details).
- Ordinance 3255 — Vacation/abandonment of a portion of alley/right‑of‑way south of East Second Place (accept utility easement): Approved 5‑0.
- Ordinance 3256 — Transportation Impact Fee ordinance: First reading only; public hearing held. No adoption. Staff and consultants to perform further outreach to engineers and developers; second reading to follow.
- Ordinance 3258 — First reading: Proposed increase in Panama City Police pension COLA from 2% to 3% for future retirees: First reading held; no final vote at this meeting.
- Ordinance 3259 — First reading: Proposed City tax increment rebate (TIR) program (CRA): First reading held; no final vote.
- Addendum and budget actions (selected): • Budget amendment to use insurance proceeds to repair Fire Department Ladder 2 ($4,442): Approved 5‑0. • Budget amendment and authorization to use auction proceeds to purchase fire department capital items ($40,593): Approved 5‑0. • Purchase and budget amendment for a 2024 compressed natural gas automated side‑loader garbage truck (insurance + capital savings): Approved 5‑0. • Budget amendment to use infrastructure surtax funds to make locally funded agreement payment to FDOT related to Highway 231/Titus Road realignment ($2,000,000): Approved 5‑0.
- Saint Andrew Bayview development agreement (7g): Commission denied the proposed development agreement (roll call) 5‑0 after extensive public comment opposing taller buildings in St. Andrews.
Votes and roll calls: The meeting record shows unanimous adoption (5‑0) for the listed adopted ordinances and budget amendments above; items that had only a first reading were not adopted on Jan. 14.
If you represent an organization or are tracking a specific ordinance, consult the city clerk’s adopted minutes and staff packet for the full ordinance text, exhibits and implementation steps.
