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Aug 18, 2026·BoardMeeting
Board
Apalachicola City Commission Special Meeting
The commission held a budget workshop to discuss the FY 26/27 budget, focusing on fee schedule adjustments across multiple departments including facility rentals, event permits, golf cart usage, cemetery plots, library services, building permits, and code enforcement. The commission reviewed the Capital Improvement Plan, specifically addressing Scipio Creek improvements and placeholders for city hall renovations. Additionally, updates were made to the budget summary regarding volunteer firefighter compensation, museum funding, and the restructuring of utility billing in preparation for the utility's transfer to an independent district.
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The commission conducted a budget workshop to review the FY 2026/2027 draft budget. Discussions covered the proposed salary schedule including a cost-of-living adjustment and one-time bonuses, general fund revenue projections, and department-specific expenses for administration, building, police, fire, public works, library, parks and recreation, and facilities. Additionally, the commission reviewed water and sewer department budgets in the context of an upcoming transition to an independent district, as well as revenue projections for Scipio Creek and Battery Park marinas. Future budget planning topics including the Capital Improvement Plan and fee schedule were noted for the next workshop.
Aug 10, 2026·BoardMeeting
Board
City Of Apalachicola Planning And Zoning Board Regular Meeting
The board discussed and took action on several development requests, including the installation of fences, the construction of an accessory pool structure, residential demolition and new construction plans, a commercial parking and sidewalk seating layout, and a certificate of appropriateness for a multi-building project at 125 Water Street. Additionally, the board approved the installation of a Big Bend Scenic Byway kiosk. Administrative items included a reminder for board members to complete feedback questionnaires and the tentative scheduling of workshops for stormwater and parking requirements.
Aug 4, 2026·BoardMeeting
Board
Apalachicola City Commission Regular Meeting
The commission meeting covered a wide range of municipal business, including the approval of the Margaret Key Library's Annual Plan of Service and the engineering contract for new municipal well construction. The commission approved the two-year strategic visioning plan and granted a historic parking waiver and right-of-way encroachment for a property at 155 Commerce Street. Authorization was given to release an RFP for engineering services for a new water treatment plant. Additionally, the commission addressed administrative items, such as establishing a retirement account for the City Manager, discussed the transition of utilities to a new district, reviewed grant status updates, and planned future workshops.
Extracted from official board minutes, strategic plans, and video transcripts.
