Brandon City Council approves budget adjustments, fees increases and multiple infrastructure contracts; resident raises public-comment concern

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At a regular meeting, the Brandon City Council approved a supplemental budget ordinance, several resolutions raising permit and service fees, contracts for parks and utility work, and transfers of bond funds. Resident Nicole Catava told the council she and others were denied a chance to speak at a prior meeting.

At a meeting of the Brandon City Council, members approved multiple routine and project-specific measures, including a supplemental budget ordinance, fee adjustments for building and irrigation permits, a 3% increase in water and wastewater base and volume charges, and several procurement and contract actions for parks, streets and utilities.

Nicole Catava, who identified herself as a resident of 1805 South Parkview Boulevard, used the public-comment period to criticize the council’s handling of public input at the Nov. 3 meeting. “I was saddened by what our children in the audience witnessed that day with people not being allowed to speak,” Catava said, urging the council to pause when community members wish to comment and to ensure residents have an opportunity to be heard.

Votes at a glance: the council approved the meeting agenda and minutes; approved claims and the consent calendar (including wage adjustments); adopted Ordinance 7-47 (supplemental budget appropriations) on second reading;…

Brandon City Council approves budget adjustments, fees increases and multiple infrastructure contracts; resident raises public-comment concern

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