City of Bunnell

The meeting included updates on Capital Improvement Projects, such as the Wastewater Treatment Plant Expansion and Coquina Hall Restoration. The commission discussed amending the Official Zoning Map for a land parcel, with added conditions for safety. A presentation was given on voting districts, leading to a failed motion for single-member districts. The board also discussed in-kind projects to offset a DEP penalty, focusing on solar options for the wastewater treatment plant.

The Bunnell City Commission meeting included discussions and decisions on several proclamations, including Red Ribbon Week, Domestic Violence Awareness Month, World Polio Day, Medical Assistant Week, and Fierce Urgency of Now Day. The commission addressed fiscal matters, such as approving warrants for fiscal years 2024/2025 and 2025/2026, and considered resolutions like establishing cubic yardage host fees for solid waste facilities. They also discussed releasing maintenance bonds for phases of the Grand Reserve Planned Unit Development and addressed an FDEP Consent Order for the Bunnell Wastewater Treatment Facility. Additionally, the City Manager's annual evaluation was conducted, and a merit raise was awarded. Public comments covered topics such as the need for Commissioner Voting Districts.

The board meeting included discussions and recommendations regarding several land use and zoning matters. These included amending the Future Land Use Map, amending the Official Zoning Map, and vacating sections of unimproved rights-of-way. The board also reviewed and approved a major site plan for the Flagler County Fire Station 50 project and the SMA Central Receiving Facility project, addressing conditions and interlocal agreements.

The agenda includes a presentation on Capital Improvement Projects Reporting. The consent agenda covers the approval of warrants for FY2024/2025 and FY2025/2026, City Commission Meeting Minutes, Blanket Purchase Orders for Advanced Environmental Labs (AEL), Data Flow Systems (DFS), USA Services, Odyssey, Ormond Septic Systems, and Hawkins, a Change Order Request for Liberty Fencing, an Interlocal Agreement with the Supervisor of Elections for the 2026 Municipal Elections, and awarding Contract# 2025-17 for Code Board Attorney Services to John A Pascucci. An ordinance is proposed to amend the Official Zoning Map for a land parcel. Discussions will be held on Voting Districts and an appeal of a decision by the Planning, Zoning and Appeals Board. The City Manager will provide a report for September 2025, and updates will be given on City Capital Projects, including the Wastewater Treatment Plant Rehab/Expansion, Design-Build Brackish Water RO, Phase 2 Coquina Hall Restoration, and Proposed Development Updates for Reserve at Haw Creek and US 1 Park.

The meeting included a CRA update and discussion, during which the Community Development Director presented an update on the CRA, reviewed funds expended to date, and clarified that only projects within the adopted CRA Plan would be eligible for funding. The board discussed the possibility of extending the CRA, and it was noted that the CRA sunsets in 2037. The Flagler County Housing Authority's funding request was approved, and the City is reviewing another funding request from the Flagler County Cultural Council. Projects funded under the CRA plan area include the Flagler Playhouse, demolition at 106 North Railroad Street, Phoenix Crossing, and Domenech Corner LLC. The current CRA Fund Balance was reported as $56,729.33.