Board meetings, strategic plans, and buyer signals from J. Michael Fuller’s organization
Sep 8, 2026·BoardMeeting
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Panama City Port Authority Board Workshop Minutes
The Board Workshop focused on several operational and strategic topics, including a review of the Port's mission statement and an introduction to staff and terminal operations. Discussions covered the cargo movement process, current West Terminal reconfiguration plans to optimize land usage, and CTPAT compliance. The Board addressed challenges regarding port pilot staffing and anticipated fee increases. Furthermore, the Board reviewed the Executive Director's annual evaluation, ultimately deciding to defer it until the director reaches one year of service, and explored transitioning to a rolling five-year strategic plan along with establishing key performance indicators for future evaluations.
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The hearing focused on the adoption of tentative millage rates for the City of Panama City and the Downtown Improvement District for the upcoming fiscal year. Additionally, the commission voted to approve the tentative Fiscal Year 2027 Budget for the City and the Downtown Improvement Board, including a reduction of the General Fund Budget to $62,450,000.00.
Sep 8, 2026·BoardMeeting
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City of Panama City City Commission City Commission Meeting
The Commission addressed several legislative items, including the final assessment resolution for fire services and various zoning ordinances regarding community development, large-scale data centers, and light industrial uses. Key actions included the approval of consent agenda items such as the Massalina Bayou water main project, the establishment of a procurement transparency policy for marina reconstruction, and an employment contract for the city clerk. Appointments and reappointments were made to the Planning Board, Board of Architects, and the Municipal Firefighters' Pension Trust Fund Board. Additionally, the commission authorized budget amendments, accepted a grant for the Robinson Bayou Bridge refurbishment, modified the fiscal year meeting schedule, and voted to remove license plate reader cameras from state rights of way.
Sep 1, 2026·BoardMeeting
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Community Redevelopment Agency Board Meeting Minutes
The board approved multiple business items, including a Performance Agreement for the Tax Increment Rebate Program for Angel's Place of Bay County LLC, and Commercial Property Improvement (CPI) grants for Eastside Vault LLC and The Spot on 98 LLC. The board also reviewed and approved the FY2025-2026 Goals, Objectives, and Performance Measures Results Report, along with the FY2026-2027 Annual Work Plan and Budget. Other actions included the approval of the Small-Business Property Activation and Redevelopment Kickstart (SPARK) Pilot Program, a Development Agreement and Redevelopment Site Preparation Grant for a property at 101 E 7th Street, and a Performance Agreement for 416 Jenks LLC. Additionally, the board voted to eliminate CRA funding for the FLOCK camera program.
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