The council meeting addressed various administrative and community matters. Key topics included an update on personnel changes, a progress report on an annexation plan, and a cost review for a form-based coding regulation plan. The council also discussed a request for a code variation from Harbor Point regarding RV parking, upcoming HR resolutions, and the status of pending code enforcement policy pieces. Additionally, the council heard updates on amplified music regulations in the waterfront district and drainage improvements at US 19 and Grand. The meeting also featured reports on committee activities, including a networking event partnership and a training request for the historic committee, as well as the authorization for the city manager to execute a grant agreement for the replacement of aging water mains.
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The meeting commenced with an invocation and the pledge of allegiance. Key discussions included public comments regarding significant noise complaints from a local establishment at 7729 Grand Boulevard, including recordings of 95 dB inside a resident's home and alleged violations of the 10 p.m. curfew and street obstruction. The Council directed staff to ensure a formal code enforcement case is opened to measure decibel levels officially. Legal matters involved clarifying the city's position on a slum and blight termination/demolition order for property at 8648 Green Street, which is currently paused pending an appeal process initiated by the property owner. Other items included confirmation that all flood plane compliance issues were resolved, meaning the city remains eligible for National Flood Insurance savings; the need to re-bid the water main replacement design project for several streets; an update on the city website's ADA compliancy update; a notice for the upcoming Park Master Plan workshop on February 3rd; the replacement of the Older Park bathroom roof; plans to upgrade meeting cameras with a PTZ camera quote from Sapphire Audio; scheduling a meeting with Santini Law Firm regarding magistrate services; and an upcoming meeting with the Pasco County Administrator. Finally, the qualifying period for the upcoming election was noted as February 10th through the 17th.
Sep 4, 2025·Board meeting
City Council Budget Hearing Agenda
The City Council Budget Hearing agenda includes the adoption of the tentative City of Port Richey FY25-26 Millage Rate and the adoption of the tentative City of Port Richey FY25-26 Budget. The agenda also includes comments from the general public, comments from the City Manager, comments from the Mayor & City Council.
Jul 22, 2025·Board meeting
City Council Budget Workshop
The City Council held a budget workshop to discuss the proposed FY25-26 City budget. The conversation covered topics such as the millage roll back rate, employee compensation, red light revenue, revenue changes, updates to the Penny for Pasco fund, grant appropriations, updates in the Utility budget including cost-saving options to software and streamlining processes, the stormwater fund with discussions on swale maintenance, employee health insurance rates, the reserve fund, the City events line item, and Council training.