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Council approves software, lease and design contract; tables broadcast policy for fee review
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Summary
Sebastian council unanimously approved a Granicus software contract ($32,305.35), a hangar ground lease for Justin Taylor, and a $91,909.47 design purchase order for a building‑department expansion, and tabled a broadcast/web policy resolution pending fee and streaming clarifications.
At its regular meeting, the Sebastian City Council approved several contracts and agreements and took one notable procedural pause for additional staff work.
Council voted to approve a three‑year piggyback contract with Granicus LLC for short‑term/vacation rental software at a total cost of $32,305.35. Staff said the purchase is being made through a piggyback procurement and that the vendor will provide short‑term rental management tools; the council approved the contract by unanimous roll call.
The council also approved a ground lease for Hangar Pad G4 at the city airport to Justin Taylor. Staff described a prepared site for eight hangars, noted three were already built under a previous grant, and said the proposed private hangar will resemble the existing buildings. The lease term approved is 30 years with two possible 10‑year extensions; at lease end the hangar would revert to city ownership.
On infrastructure, the council authorized a purchase order to Ovation Construction Company LLC for $91,909.47 to produce 50% design plans for a building‑department expansion that would include a hardened conference room meeting Category‑5 standards to serve as an emergency operations center and a backup location for the building department. City staff cited repeated audit findings of excess building‑department reserves and compliance requirements under Senate Bill 180 (2025) as reasons to move forward now.
Council also considered a revised broadcast/web facilities usage policy and a related fee‑guideline resolution. Members raised concerns about the draft's fee structure and whether the city should cover Zoom or other streaming platforms; after discussion a motion to table the broadcast resolution carried so staff can return with hourly cost estimates and clearer responsibilities for streaming and technical support.
The council agreed to interview six finalists for the city‑clerk position (Banning, Clark, Garcia, Johnson, Snead and Warren) on April 29, with a public decision meeting scheduled at 5 p.m. Staff was directed to contact candidates and organize interview slots.
