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Sep 29, 2026·BoardMeeting
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City Commission of the City of Apalachicola Public Hearing and Special Meeting
The meeting conducted a public hearing and special session to adopt the municipal budget and millage rate for the 2026-2027 fiscal year. The Commission approved Resolution 2026-08, which set the ad valorem property tax millage rate at 8.3457 mills, and Ordinance 2026-04, which formally adopted the total budget of $7,090,553.00 for the upcoming fiscal year.
Sep 22, 2026
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City Commission of the City of Apalachicola Workshop
The City Commission held a workshop focused on analyzing the City's real estate portfolio. Key discussion topics included identifying city-owned properties for potential public-private partnerships and lease options, such as the Johnson Complex and the Harbor Master house. The commission discussed the restoration of the old City Hall and the selection of a permanent location for City Hall. Other topics included the future use of the old fire station property and the History, Culture & Arts building, as well as sites for affordable workforce housing. Additionally, the commission expressed concern regarding the construction timeline of the African American Museum and requested a formal letter be sent to the contractors regarding the project deadline.
Sep 15, 2026·BoardMeeting
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City Commission of the City of Apalachicola Public Hearing and Special Meeting
The commission conducted a public hearing regarding the FY 26/27 budget and millage rate, which included public commentary on library fees. Key actions taken during the special meeting included the tentative adoption of Resolution 2026-08 for the millage rate and Ordinance 2026-04 for the budget. Furthermore, the contract for the Riverfront Revitalization Phase 1 project was awarded to Monolith Construction for $1,608,448.20.
Sep 14, 2026·BoardMeeting
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City Of Apalachicola Planning And Zoning Board Workshop
The workshop focused on addressing concerns regarding the city's current parking ordinance in the C-1 District. Participants identified issues such as difficulties with the parking mitigation program, the need for consistent enforcement of parking standards, and the mismatch between current parking requirements and the historic character of the downtown area. Key suggestions included simplifying the parking review process, optimizing the use of existing parking facilities, and exploring potential ordinance revisions to better align parking rules with downtown needs. The discussion also covered questions about parking mitigation funds, the potential for golf cart or pedicab services, and the impact of impervious surfaces on stormwater management.
Extracted from official board minutes, strategic plans, and video transcripts.