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Votes at a glance: council approves accreditation contract, CDBG sidewalk bid, fees; narrowly rejects solid-waste assessment ordinance
Summary
The New Port Richey City Council approved a police accreditation consultant extension, a CDBG-funded sidewalk contract, a street change order and the annual fee schedule; a proposed ordinance to require voter approval for a trash special assessment failed 3-2. A separate ordinance to increase council salaries received first-reading approval (4-1).
The New Port Richey City Council recorded a series of administrative and capital approvals and one narrowly divided policy rejection during the meeting.
Key outcomes
- Ordinance 2025-2331 (first reading): A 3% cost-of-living adjustment to mayor and council salaries advanced on first reading with a 4-1 vote. The ordinance, if approved on second reading, would take effect for terms commencing after the April 14, 2026 election.
- Ordinance 2025-2332 (solid-waste billing/assessments): Councilman Butler's ordinance to require voter approval before imposing a citywide special assessment for trash was defeated 3-2 after extended debate about billing mechanics, delinquent accounts and opt-out or relief options for certain residents.
- MSICA extension (police accreditation consultant): Council approved an eight-month extension to the contract for accreditation services (consultant Frank Ruggiero) to support the department's CFA accreditation efforts; staff said the extension is fully funded in the FY25-26 police budget (vote 5-0).
- Resolution 2025-42 (CDBG Citizens Advisory Task Force): Council removed one member and appointed an eligible replacement for the Florida Small Cities CDBG Citizens Advisory Task Force; council approved the appointment (5-0).
- ITB 25-019 (CDBG sidewalk improvement): Council awarded the CDBG-funded sidewalk project to the lowest responsive bidder, Formax Construction, LLC, with a contract not to exceed $898,000; staff said CDBG will fully reimburse construction costs (vote 5-0).
- 2023-24 Street improvement change order #1: Council approved a change order to EZ Contracting LLC not to exceed $225,000 to expedite completion of the 23-24 street project (vote 5-0).
- Resolution 2025-28 (comprehensive fee schedule): Annual fee updates across special events, rentals, permits, fire plan reviews and inspections were approved; staff will draft a policy to address nonprofit discounts as directed by council (vote 5-0).
What's next
The solid-waste billing question will remain a focal point at an upcoming public hearing; staff were asked to provide detailed revenue and delinquency breakdowns and to propose options for opt-outs or relief. Other contract and project approvals move forward under their respective implementation plans.
