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Council roundup: zoning, fire station design selection, HVAC repairs, grants and appointments
Summary
At its meeting the New Port Richey City Council approved a charter boundary amendment first reading, finalized a rezoning at 5422 Charles Street, appointed an environmental committee member, selected K2M Design for Fire Station No. 1 hardening design (CDBG), approved HVAC repairs at the rec center, and accepted several small grants.
The New Port Richey City Council moved through a packed agenda that included land‑use, capital and grant matters.
On land use, council conducted a first reading of an ordinance to update the city’s legal boundary description after recent annexations and approved the second and final reading of an ordinance rezoning approximately 0.2 acres at 5422 Charles Street to MF‑10 to permit a single‑family dwelling. Staff said the boundary amendment replaces previously adopted language (Ordinance 2024‑2287) and the MF‑10 classification was clarified from an earlier mislabeling at the Land Development Review Board.
For public safety infrastructure, staff recommended and council approved selecting K2M Design for architectural and design services for hardening Fire Station No. 1 (RFQ 25‑008). Staff and the designer will next negotiate fees; construction procurement will return to council once design and bidding documents are complete. Staff said the project will be funded with Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds and local Penny for Pasco contributions; council discussed environmental review timing and stated the selection is the first step before construction procurement.
Council also approved an order for HVAC repair components at the Recreation & Aquatic Center totaling $52,738, to be financed short‑term from prior‑year reserves while the city pursues insurance reimbursement related to Hurricane Milton damage. Staff described temporary cooling provided by a rented trailer chiller while repairs are made.
The council accepted a $750 Seeds of Knowledge grant from the Florida Wildflower Foundation for native demonstration beds at the library and approved $500 in cultural affairs funding to preview the Skyway Bridge documentary on April 27 with free admission supported by the award.
The meeting concluded with council communications, reminders about the April 8 election and remarks about downtown events and partnerships with the county; the mayor adjourned the meeting.
