City of Panama City

The agenda includes several development and improvement projects. Key discussion items involve a five-month extension for the Glenwood Town Center development agreement, the acquisition of property at 704 East 15th Street using Downtown North CRA funds, and approval of a $15,000 Commercial Property Improvement grant for a business on 5th Street. Additionally, the board will consider a contract for the installation of playground equipment at Truesdell Park, receive updates on the Incremental Development Alliance/Small-Scale Development program, and deliberate on the establishment of a Redevelopment Site Preparation Grant program for all four CRA districts.

The City Commission addressed several key matters, including the final public hearing for a development agreement with CBD Holdings, LLC and the first public hearings for an ordinance regarding gateway overlay special exceptions and a conceptual plan for the SweetBay Town Center. Other business included the approval of several special event permits, a grant agreement extension for a wastewater treatment plant relocation study, the award of a construction contract for a revitalization project, and authorization for a property purchase using community redevelopment agency funds.

The meeting agenda includes discussions on a five-month extension for the development agreement with The Sankofa Group for the Glenwood Town Center project and the authorization to purchase property at 704 East 15th Street. Additionally, the Board will consider a Commercial Property Improvement grant for Getchewabox and a contract with Playmore Recreation Products & Services for playground equipment at Truesdell Park. The agenda also covers a Small-Scale Development program update and the establishment of a Redevelopment Site Preparation Grant program for all four Community Redevelopment Agency districts.

The board discussed and approved the purchase of 1310 Lincoln Ave for $46,300.36. Action on the FY'26 Interlocal Agreement for road paving and resurfacing was tabled, as was the Memorandum of Understanding with the Boys and Girls Club of Bay County. The board approved a Memorandum of Understanding with the World Changers Organization for the current fiscal year. Additionally, the meeting included a presentation of the FY'25 Annual Report and an update on FY'26 projects.

The board discussed staff reports concerning the City Clerk position and reviewed proposed amendments to the City Charter. Key topics included revisions to Article VII regarding the City Manager, such as residency requirements, removal procedures, and administrative powers. The board also addressed qualifications for the City Attorney, established the use of gender-neutral pronouns throughout the charter, and discussed the roles and responsibilities of the City Clerk and Treasurer. Additionally, the committee reviewed and approved various language modifications and prepared the topics for the upcoming meeting.