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Atlantic Beach approves reduced fire payment to Jacksonville, selects farmers‑market operator and adopts contracts
Summary
The City Commission approved a first amendment to its interlocal agreement with Jacksonville setting Atlantic Beach’s annual fire and rescue payment at $711,746.40, selected Dig Local Network Inc. as the farmers‑market operator (with the final contract to return to the commission), and approved a janitorial contract amended to include a 30‑day termination clause. A budget ordinance to cover consultant and grant receipts also passed.
The Atlantic Beach City Commission on April 27 approved several agenda items affecting public safety, parks programming and city contracts.
Fire and rescue interlocal: City Manager Kevin Hogancamp told the commission the first amendment to the interlocal agreement with the City of Jacksonville would set Atlantic Beach’s annual payment for advanced life support and fire and rescue services at $711,746.40. The item followed public comment and extended commissioner discussion about the history of the interlocal agreement and whether neighboring municipalities were being treated consistently. Mayor Curtis Ford and commissioners said the city has engaged a third‑party consultant to review the original agreements; the amendment was adopted that evening.
Farmers market operator: Staff recommended Dig Local Network Inc., a local nonprofit, as the best‑scored bidder to operate the city farmers market. Commissioners asked about vendor mix and scheduling conflicts with youth baseball; commissioners amended the resolution so the city manager will negotiate an operating agreement and bring the contract back to the commission for final approval. The amended resolution passed.
Janitorial contract and termination clause: The commission considered a multi‑year janitorial services contract for community centers and raised concerns about the low annual bid reported by staff ($45,000). Commissioners amended the award to include a termination clause allowing the city to end the contract within 30 days; the amended resolution was adopted.
Budget ordinance: On second and final reading the commission adopted Ordinance 20‑26‑182, an amendment to the fiscal‑year budget to record costs related to consulting services (partially reimbursable by Jacksonville) and expected community development block grant receipts.
Votes at a glance
- Resolution 26‑66 (first amendment — fire and rescue interlocal): adopted; staff reported annual payment of $711,746.40. - Resolution 26‑65 (select Dig Local Network Inc. as farmers‑market operator): adopted as amended; city manager to negotiate and return proposed contract to commission. - Resolution 26‑64 (janitorial services): adopted as amended to include up to a 30‑day termination clause for the city. - Ordinance 20‑26‑182 (budget amendment): adopted on second and final reading.
What happens next
Staff will negotiate the farmers‑market operating agreement with Dig Local and return the contract for commission approval. The city’s third‑party consultant will continue its review of interlocal agreements related to fire and rescue services; commissioners discussed possible escrow or other financial approaches if the study does not conclude within the fiscal year.
