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Home My WebLink About8-10-26 Regular City Commission Adopted MinutesMINUTES Regular City Commission Meeting Monday, August 10, 2026 - 6:00 PM Commission Chamber City Hall, 800 Seminole Road Atlantic Beach, FL 32233 INVOCATION AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE CALL TO ORDER: Following the Pledge of Allegiance, Mayor Ford called the meeting to order at 6:02 PM. CC Bartle called the roll. ATTENDANCE: Present: Curtis Ford, Mayor - Seat 1 (At Large) Bruce Bole, Commissioner - Seat 2 (District 1308) Thomas Grant, Commissioner - Seat 3 (District 1307) Candace Kelly, Commissioner - Seat 4 (District 1306) Jessica Ring, Commissioner - Seat 5 (District 1312) Also Present: Kevin Hogencamp, City Manager (CM) Jason Gabriel, City Attorney (CA) Donna Bartle, City Clerk (CC) Ladayija Nichols, Deputy City Clerk (DCC) Amanda Askew, Neighborhoods Department Dir. (NDD) 1 APPROVAL OF MINUTES IA. Approve minutes of the Regular Commission Meeting held on July 13, 2026. The Commission approved the minutes as submitted. 1B. Approve minutes of the Town Hall held on July 18, 2026. The Commission approved the minutes as submitted. 1C. Approve minutes of the Budget Workshop held on July 20, 2026. The Commission approved the minutes as submitted. 2. COURTESY OF FLOOR TO VISITORS PUBLIC COMMENT The following speakers provided their comments: Jim Wheatley Jenn Lagner Regular City Commission August 10, 2026 Doug Conkey gave the Commission a handout (which is attached hereto and made part of this official record as Attachment A). Brinkley Harrell Nancy Staats Mitch Reeves 8-10-26 Attachment A 3. CITY MANAGER REPORTS 3.C. Safety, Traffic and Parking Committee Recommendations CM Hogencamp reported on agenda items 313 - 3G as detailed in a handout (which is attached hereto and made part of this official record as Attachment B). 8-10-26 Attachment B 3.D. Tree Dashboard (AB Trees) NDD Askew demonstrated the portal (available at https://tree.coab.us/), which allows residents to apply for free trees, nominate heritage trees, and explore interactive canopy maps. She also answered questions from the Commission. 3.E. Tree Protection Code Update (Phase 2) 3.F. Marsh Oaks Community Center Update 3.G. Youth Council -Proposed Changes NDD Askew provided additional context for the proposed transition, noting that Sunshine Law requirements made scheduling difficult for high school-age participants. She explained that the club format would maintain the group's mission of youth engagement, collaboration, volunteer opportunities, and civic education while providing greater scheduling flexibility. 3.H. FY 2026-27 Budget Planning Report 3.I. Other Reports 3.A. Accept the 90 -Day Calendar (August - October 2026) There was a CONSENSUS to accept the 90 -Day Calendar. 3.11. Monthly Building Report 4. REPORTS AND/OR REQUESTS FROM CITY COMMISSIONERS 4.A. Chapter 24 Discussion - Lot Size (Commissioner Ring) Commissioner Ring discussed the item as detailed in the agenda packet. NDD Askew provided additional context regarding the proposed changes and answered questions from the Commission. Discussion ensued. Regular City Commission August 10, 2026 4.B. DG Market Proposal (Mayor Ford) Ryan Nix presented as detailed in the agenda packet and answered questions from the Commission. There was a CONSENSUS to begin negotiating a purchase and sale agreement including appropriate use restrictions and an appraisal contingency, and report back at the next Commission meeting. Commissioner Bole • Complimented the Farmers Market. Commissioner Kelly • Inquired about a recent RFP. CM Hogencamp responded. • Inquired about communication regarding the open carry law. CM Hogencamp and CA Gabriel provided clarification. 5. UNFINISHED BUSINESS FROM PREVIOUS MEETINGS None. 6. CONSENT AGENDA 6.A. Approve Resolution No. 26-94. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF ATLANTIC BEACH, FLORIDA, WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT NEW MIXER FOR TANK #3; AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE CONTRACTS AND PURCHASE ORDERS IN ACCORDANCE WITH AND AS NECESSARY TO EFFECTUATE THE PROVISIONS OF THIS RESOLUTION; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. 6.B. Approve Resolution No. 26-95. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF ATLANTIC BEACH, FLORIDA, APPROVING CHANGE ORDER #4 FOR BID NO. 2526-05 MARY STREET DRAINAGE IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT; AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE THE CONTRACT AND PURCHASE ORDERS IN ACCORDANCE WITH AND AS NECESSARY TO EFFECTUATE THE PROVISIONS OF THIS RESOLUTION; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. 6.C. Approve Resolution No. 26-99. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF ATLANTIC BEACH, FLORIDA, APPROVING THE NEW FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT, AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE THE CONTRACT IN ACCORDANCE WITH AND AS NECESSARY TO EFFECTUATE THE PROVISIONS OF THIS RESOLUTION; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE MOTION: Approve Resolution No. 26-94, Resolution No. 26-95, and Resolution No. 26-99. Regular City Commission August 10, 2026 7. 8. Motion: Bruce Bole Second: Jessica Ring Curtis Ford For Bruce Bole (Moved By) For Thomas Grant For Candace Kelly For Jessica Ring (Seconded By) For Motion passed S to 0. COMMITTEE REPORTS 7.A. Environmental Stewardship Committee Semi -Annual Report Amy Palmer, Chair, presented as detailed in a slideshow (which is attached hereto and made part of this official record as Attachment Q. (Commissioner Bole took a brief recess from 7:43 PM to 7:45 PM.) 8-10-26 Attachment C ACTION ON RESOLUTIONS 8.A. RESOLUTION NO. 26-93 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF ATLANTIC BEACH, FLORIDA, AWARDING BID NO. 2526-13 FOR WATER TREATMENT PLANT #1 INTERIOR PAINTING OF GROUND STORAGE TANKS; AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE CONTRACTS AND PURCHASE ORDERS IN ACCORDANCE WITH AND AS NECESSARY TO EFFECTUATE THE PROVISIONS OF THIS RESOLUTION; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. MOTION. Approve Resolution No. 26-93. Motion: Bruce Bole Second. Candace Kelly Curtis Ford For Bruce Bole (Moved By) For Thomas Grant For Candace Kelly (Seconded By) For Jessica Ring For Motion passed S to 0. 8.B. RESOLUTION NO. 26-96 Regular City Commission August 10, 2026 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF ATLANTIC BEACH, FLORIDA, APPROVING STREET SWEEPING TRUCK LEASE PURCHASE; AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE THE CONTRACTS AND PURCHASE ORDERS IN ACCORDANCE WITH AND AS NECESSARY TO EFFECTUATE THE PROVISIONS OF THIS RESOLUTION; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Resolution No. 26-96 is attached hereto and made part of this official record as Attachment D. Discussion ensued. 8-10-26 Attachment D MOTION. Approve Resolution (No.) 26-96. Motion: Bruce Bole Second. Thomas Grant Discussion ensued. Curtis Ford For Bruce Bole (Moved By) For Thomas Grant (Seconded By) For Candace Kelly For Jessica Ring For Motion passed S to 0. 8.C. RESOLUTION NO. 26-98 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF ATLANTIC BEACH, FLORIDA, ESTABLISHING THE PROPOSED MILLAGE RATE, THE CURRENT YEAR ROLLED -BACK RATE, AND THE DATE, TIME AND PLACE FOR THE FIRST AND SECOND PUBLIC HEARINGS TO CONSIDER THE PROPOSED FISCAL YEAR 2026-27 MILLAGE RATE AND BUDGET AS REQUIRED BY LAW; DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER TO FILE SAID RESOLUTION WITH THE PROPERTY APPRAISER OF DUVAL COUNTY PURSUANT TO REQUIREMENTS OF FLORIDA STATUTES AND THE RULES AND REGULATIONS OF THE DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE OF THE STATE OF FLORIDA; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICTS; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. CM Hogencamp noted a scrivener's error in the resolution referencing FY 2025-26 instead of FY 2026-27. CA Gabriel advised that the corrections could be included in the motion. Discussion ensued. Regular City Commission August 10, 2026 MOTION: Approve Resolution No. 26-98 as amended. Motion: Bruce Bole Second. Candace Kelly Discussion ensued. Curtis Ford For Bruce Bole (Moved By) For Thomas Grant For Candace Kelly (Seconded By) For Jessica Ring For Motion passed S to 0. 8.1). RESOLUTION NO. 26-101 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF ATLANTIC BEACH, FLORIDA, APPROVING AND ADOPTING THE CITY MANAGER SEARCH AND SELECTION POLICY; AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EFFECTUATE THE PROVISIONS OF THIS RESOLUTION; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. MOTION: Approve Resolution No. 26-101. Motion: Jessica Ring Second: Bruce Bole Discussion ensued. Curtis Ford For Bruce Bole (Seconded By) For Thomas Grant For Candace Kelly Against Jessica Ring (Moved By) For Motion passed 4 to 1. 9. ACTION ON ORDINANCES 9.A. ORDINANCE NO. 20-26-183, Introduction and First Reading AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE OPERATING BUDGET FOR THE CITY OF ATLANTIC BEACH, FLORIDA, FOR FISCAL YEAR BEGINNING OCTOBER 1, 2025, AND ENDING SEPTEMBER 30, 2026; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Regular City Commission August 10, 2026 MOTION: Approve Ordinance No. 20-26-183 (on first reading). Motion: Bruce Bole Second: Jessica Ring Curtis Ford For Bruce Bole (Moved By) For Thomas Grant For Candace Kelly For Jessica Ring (Seconded By) For Motion passed S to 0. 10. MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS None. 11. CITY ATTORNEY/CITY CLERK REPORTS AND/OR REQUESTS CA Gabriel • Reported that the Police Department had ceased enforcement of City Code provisions preempted by state firearms law and advised that an ordinance addressing the conflicting provisions would be presented to the Commission at a future meeting. 12. CLOSING COMMENTS BY CITY COMMISSIONERS AND CITY MANAGER Commissioner Bole • Suggested incorporating a five-minute recess at the two-hour mark of future meetings. Commissioner Grant • Requested that the City Arborist assess the health and maintenance needs of public trees along Selva Marina Drive. Commissioner Kelly • Reminded the public that schools are back in session and encouraged awareness of school bus laws and increased traffic enforcement. Commissioner Ring • Encouraged the public to vote in the upcoming primary election. Mayor Ford • Recognized Recreation Manager Jordan Leslie for assisting with a scheduling conflict for a First Act youth theater production at Adele Grage. 13. ADJOURNMENT The meeting adjourned at 8:17 PM. Attest: Regular City Commission August 10, 2026 Donna L. Bartle, City Clerk Date Approved: F12 -q12-02),,, Curtis For , May r Regular City Commission August 10, 2026 8/10/26, 4-01 PM Attachment A to 8-10-26 Minutes Pwwn We Ratings Upper Roridan /lt vP* Wehr Snortap Sups 21126 Noe>' 74 amn 1+nri uroie ldtlt+N Aq 1s ilYa Water Shortage awn ATOM # 4 -week comparison of percentiles using Kriging interpolation. Percentile Ratings Upper Floridan Aquifer August 5, 2026 s s� Water Shortage Scale 47.29 Crdan River 'a.! i! more bwn ?s YS to 75 15 to 25 14 to 15 te" dh+n 0 https://gis.sjrwmd.com/gisportal/appslstorymaps/stodes/2c47cf 15797242d986f21 e50cdB 1920e/print 6/12 ce, � 6reCrurd 11:.9 r.br sr Unrx 14 70 li�gt.a 4.40 Nurnarn �l 1? E1 �•—�-i _ Harsi, z> 4s Marts 1 , Laitr LOX ril h nrV" 47.29 Crdan River 'a.! i! more bwn ?s YS to 75 15 to 25 14 to 15 te" dh+n 0 https://gis.sjrwmd.com/gisportal/appslstorymaps/stodes/2c47cf 15797242d986f21 e50cdB 1920e/print 6/12 Attachment A to 8-10-26 Minutes 0.0111 411 f Climatological, Conditions n a �L)/-b iJ 911 A4vr 1911 23FT 2prr a 1 J 4 O -e � 39?) 9 e sch M Attachment B to 8-10-26 Minutes CITY OF ATLANTIC BEACH OFFICE OF THE CITY MANAGER 800 Seminole Road Atlantic Beach, Florida 32233 (904) 247-5817 City Manager's Community Update Date: August 10, 2026 To: The Atlantic Beach Community and City Commission From: Kevin Hogencamp, City Manager/khogencamp(cbcoab.us This report provides an update on primary administrative and community -focused initiatives under way at City Hall. Our office remains focused on maintaining momentum across key programming, infrastructure, environmental, and intergovernmental projects. City Manager's Community Updates, including related links, are available on the City's website and across official digital channels. Safety, Traffic and Parking Committee On June 24, 2024, the City Commission adopted Resolution No. 24-31, formally accepting the policy recommendations submitted by the Safety, Traffic, and Parking Committee. The resolution directs City staff -- specifically the City Manager, City Attorney, and Public Works and Police Departments --to translate these approved concepts into enforceable municipal codes, policy guidelines, operational budgets, and physical infrastructure improvements. To ensure that the physical parking demarcation and zone -specific standards are planned and executed to the highest engineering and design standards, this proposed work plan will incorporate the procurement of a qualified professional consultantto guide the Citythrough the parking demarcation process. Tree Dashboard (AB Trees) In July, the City launched AB Trees, an urban forestry dashboard born from a resident - inspired vision and coded in-house by CIO Ron Bautista to celebrate Atlantic Beach's centennial milestone. This interactive platform promotes transparency by providing information and data on municipal planting initiatives, permit activity, and mitigation payments. Residents can actively participate through the portal by applying for free trees, nominating heritage trees, and exploring interactive maps of local foliage. The City continues to expand the site to include historical records, detailed public tree data, and photographs, serving as a permanent tool for citizens to track community development and protect the natural environment. Ultimately, real-time data on local canopy health will be provided. Attachment B to 8-10-26 Minutes Additional Information Technology Wins In addition to the tree dashboard, CIO Ron Bautista designed and coded four digital tools to drive organizational efficiency and transparency at zero external software cost to the City: • OpenAB: Atlantic Beach's project tracking system built to modernize operations and increase project visibility. By establishing departmental Project Leads and providing targeted IT onboarding, OpenAB creates a centralized platform for tracking initiatives, improving workflow, and driving accountability. Public tracking functionality will go live by October 2026 to further strengthen civic trust. (Status: Live for internal use; public access available October 2026) • Asset Photo Tracker: Upgrades the municipal inventory process to meet stringent insurance and federal disaster recovery documentation standards. Replacing static spreadsheets with a mobile -ready database pre -loaded with current asset schedules, field teams can audit facilities using tablets to snap and attach photo verification directly to records in real time. (Status: Live) • Automation Request Portal: An in-house intake system for departments to submit operational bottlenecks and workflow automation ideas. Featuring a standardized evaluation process, the portal enables the City to prioritize and deploy four to six high -impact automation projects each fiscal year. (Status: Live) • FEMA Damage Assessment Platform: Conducts rapid evaluations of damage following natural disasters to assess impacts, prioritize emergency response, and support expedited requests for state and federal assistance. (Status: In development) Tree Protection Code Phase 2 Update Following the adoption of Ordinance 95-26-128 in July 2026, staff is moving forward with prospective Phase 2 updates to Chapter 23 of the tree protection code. As prospective concepts subject to thorough community vetting and City Commission approval, the proposed Phase 2 updates focus on refining standards that distinguish between trees in primary building footprints versus secondary setback areas to prevent unnecessary clear - cutting. Potential proposals include establishing tiered mitigation fee structures and enhanced replacement ratios to provide clear incentives for retaining mature foliage during construction. To ensure balanced oversight, the draft framework envisions formalizing administrative appeal processes and standardizing independent arborist evaluations for hazardous trees. Subject to public input and final commission action, Phase 2 also aims to expand protections for native coastal species while offering flexible setback adjustments for property owners who preserve significant trees. Finally, these proposed regulatory changes would directly integrate with the City's new tree portal to monitor canopy loss and allocate mitigation funds toward public tree restoration. Marsh Oaks Community Center Update P) Attachment B to 8-10-26 Minutes Fire line installation at Marsh Oaks is complete and undergoing pressure testing ahead of a scheduled JFRD inspection. Major building construction is finished with active utilities, while ACON completes final interior detail work and exterior cosmetic touch-ups. Once the inspection clears, contractors will immediately begin installing the concrete driveway, sidewalks, and turf block pavers. Overall building completion and site paving remain targeted for completion forthe October opening. Staff will meet with J. Howard Construction this week to finalize timelines, after which community garden coordination can begin. Youth Council - Proposed Changes City staff is advancing proposed Commission legislation -- which will be vetted by the Arts, Recreation, and Culture Committee (ARCC) -- to repeal Teen Council provisions and officially dissolve the Atlantic Beach Teen Council as a formal advisory committee. By removing its status as an official board, the council will no longer be subject to formal administrative requirements, such as public meeting rules or the Florida Sunshine Law. In its place, the resolution establishes the "Atlantic Beach Youth Council" (ABYC) as a voluntary, staff -administered program under the Recreation Division. Open to local high school students who meet specified academic and application criteria, the program aims to foster civic engagement, public service, and youth leadership. Participants will collaborate with city leaders, attend select municipal meetings, tour city facilities, and participate in community service and educational projects. FY 2026-27 Budget Planning City staff is preparing the draft Fiscal Year 2026-27 budget, maintaining a keen eye on the outcome and prospective impact of Amendment 3 on local revenues. Detailed budget materials will be published this week to help prepare the City Commission and the public ahead of the City Commission Budget Workshop on Wednesday, August 19, at 6:00 p.m. This workshop gives commissioners and community members an opportunity to review and provide input on municipal priorities, revenue projections, and operational allocations for the upcoming year. Public participation is encouraged as the City Commission evaluates the fiscal plan prior to formal adoption in September. Amendment 3 Ruling Although a Leon Countyjudge has ruled that the Amendment 3 ballot language is misleading and cannot be placed on the ballot in its current form, the measure remains on the ballot and can be tracked via the Florida Division of Elections. In response, City staff is preparing to roll out an objective, data -driven framework to educate residents about the proposal while adhering strictly to Florida law prohibiting the use of public funds for political advocacy. The public education plan focuses first on core policy mechanics, including proposed adjustments to non -homestead assessment caps and non -school property tax exemptions. It also outlines prospective fiscal impacts on the city's General Fund baseline, capital improvement planning, and long-term financial modeling starting in Fiscal Year 3 Attachment B to 8-10-26 Minutes 2027. Lastly, the framework provides operational context by clarifying how the proposal defines allowable expenditure categories for municipal tax revenues, such as public safety and core administrative operations. Grant Awards The City of Atlantic Beach has secured three recent grant awards to support municipal facility improvements, public safety, and urban forestry: • Marsh Oaks Community Center: $200,000 in FY 2027 CDBG reimbursement funding awarded by the City of Jacksonville's Housing and Community Development Division. • ABPD Drone Program: $50,000 one-time discretionary grant awarded by the Ray & Kay Eckstein Charitable Trust for the Atlantic Beach Police Department's drone program. • Tree Canopy Recovery: $25,168 awarded by the Florida Forest Service through the 2025 Community Forestry Disaster Recovery Grant Program (Hurricane Ian Recovery Round II). The City will utilize the funds to remove 27 hazardous, severely decayed, or dead trees and perform risk -reduction pruning on 12 others across Johansen Park and Howell Park using in-kind city matching services. This follows an earlier $25,290 Florida Forest Service award granted in April for a public property tree inventory and assessment, which carries an $8,430 city match. Autonomous Robotaxi Testing Tesla has notified the City that it plans to test and launch its autonomous Robotaxi vehicles in the Jacksonville area in the coming weeks. Tesla indicated it will coordinate directly with local public safety officials regarding operational details. City leadership is reviewing the matter with Chief Gualillo and Legal Counsel Jason Gabriel and will report back with additional details. CITY OF ATLANTIC BEACH 2040 Vision In Atlantic Beach, we have a strong sense of belonging and safety. Our citizens and government care deeply about community character, and we understand that unified support is required to preserve it. We are graced with the functional beauty of our beach, our marsh, and our tree canopy. Our shady streets and multi -use paths connect our welcoming neighborhoods and vibrant local businesses. Our city supports our diverse, multigenerational, socially linked community with green spaces, active lifestyles, parks, and programming. The City's mission, vision and values are published at www.coab.us/mission. N r CITY OF ATLANTIC BE X kCH ENVIRONMENTAL STEWARDSHIP..' COMMITTEE ESC7-1:Al, 4 y REPORT TO COAB COMMISSION =6 w �� 3 JANUARY JUNE 2026 w x. ..�..,..a ESC CURRENT MEMBERSHIP ESC currently has full nine-mcmberroster. Newest member Matt Mattila, representing 13 0 7, jo ine d in April. Fourmembers rolling offas ofDec.31,2026. Upcoming openings mostly due to term limits. Required:one rep from each district (greatest need: 1307 & 13 12) Back Row L to R. Anastasia Houston, Matt Mattila. Chnstina Kelcourse. Amy Palmer Daniele Giovannuca; Bruce Andrews Front Row L to R. Chris Delk (City Arbonst). Amy Franqui. Todd Miner, Sarah Boren (AYiAONM[NS(l � SiEY(1RDSN1► LOYAiiT(EE ;^. IWO L. REQUEST OF COMMISSION In addition to Passage of Landmark Tree Legislation and Chapter 23 Updates, ESC seeks Commission approval of its recominended Tree Fund Budget to make progress on: I NC ENTI VES: • Arborist for a Day Program • Heritage Tree Maintenance Grant Program PRES ERVATON: • Historic Tree Corridor Designation • Biennial State of the Canopy Report PLANTINGS: • Honor Trees Program TREE FUND BALANCE NOW AT $6 0 0 K! it PRIORITY ONE: To study and make recommendations to and respond to requests from city commission and city staff with respect to the city's maritime forest,parks and open spaces, beautification of public and private spaces,and environmental stewardship, including: MARI TI ME FOREST PARKS & OPEN S PACES BEAUTI FI CATI ON OF PUBLI C & PRI VATE SPACES ENVI RONMENTAL STEWARDS HI P PRIORITY TWO: Act as a motivating and coordinating body to encourage joint public and private participation in promoting these purposes through a data -driven, integrated communications, education and outreach plan aligned to the above priorities, which includes: • Reports 9 • Events • Educational/Outreach Communications & Materials • Partnerships & Volunteers OTDMI� May 15 ceremony at SeW Marina Drive residence of Dee . The "Sunrise Beach Oak"is a 51"DBHlive oak. approximately 200 years old. IME FOREST i Recommendations: • New City Arborist on Staff (Jan.) • Commission Town Hall on Tree Preservation (May) • Work to support the commission on passing ordinance to protect our priceless century -old trees • Researched effective tree ordinances from across Florida, solicited input from developers and other stakeholders, and passed resolutions for stronger protection of "Landmark" trees • Heritage Tree Designations - Since city hired Chris Delk as our first city arborists, there have been 11 Heritage Tree designations -- all on private land -- including commercial "Sherry -Atlantic Tree" (through May) utreach: • Arbor Day — maintain Tree City USA designation; ABE and Mayport Middle participation (Jan) • Media attention —A.B. losing priceless trees • Centennial Tree Planting Campaign — 100 Trees for 100 Years! • Participate in Centennial Celebration — sign - ups for free front yard trees (March) PARKS &OPEN SPACES Recommendations: • Marsh Restoration Pilot Project — met with city engineer Steve Swann/SASMI grant application (March) Outreach: • Partnership with Friends of Howell Park — Weed Wrangle in Howel Park (Feb.) • Partnership with Friends of Howell Park - Native Plantings in Howell Park (March) • Earth Day tree planting in Howell Park (April) BEAUTIFICATION OF PUBLIC AND PRIVATE SPACES Recommendations: • Renewal of Mayor's Monarch Pledge (April) • OF/IFAS Review of City Hall campus for Florida Friendly landscape (June) Outreach: • Film Series - The Lorax in partnership with ARC (Feb.) • Film Series - Biggest Little Farm with Panel Discussion (May) ENVIRONMENTAL STEWARDSHIP Recommendations: • Lights Out! Mayoral proclamation in support of Audubon effort to protect migrating birds (Jan) • Joint Workshop with Commission on FY2027 Priorities (March) • Passage of Commission's FY2027 Priorities in alignment with ESC's priorities (May) 4 i ,¢g,g¢e�et ' � ( % - W�'��-� ♦ 1.- fz R e Outreach: • First Night participation/tabling (Jan) • Public Input Session — ESC Priorities (Feb) • Media coverage o Mayor's Proclamation o `sights Out"AB at start of spring bird migration (March) • Ponte Vedra Recorder,Jax Today,News4Jax,etc. • ESC Speaker Series - Lights Out workshop with Jacksonville Audubon Society Chapter &Beaches Sea Turtle Patrol(April) M I N ECRAFT! Jacksonville Mayor's Cup Minecraft Build Challenge! Atlantic Beach featured with a real -world challenge: to imagine how the new Marsh Oaks Community Center could also become a RESILIENCE HUB for the people of Atlantic Beach by highlighting sustainability, emergency preparedness, and community resources. -Raised $5k in sponsorships to have CoAB participate in 2026 COJ Minecraft competition (Jan.) -COJ Minecraft final competition at WJCT Elementary School Project. CoAB Resiliency Hub (April) At the COJ Minecraft Competition at WJCT Studios. L to R: CoAB Neighborhoods Director Amanda Askew and ESC Members Amy Palmer and Chris Kelcourse At CUTL INE Ebzabeth Filippelli (Duval Audubon) and City Manager Kevin Hogencamp promote Lights Out. Atlantic Beach! v :j a COMING UP FOR ESC A SAMPLING • Minecraft Extension Activities • Trick or Trees Give -Away • Promoting Lights Out AB during fall bird migration • Second Annual Environmental Awards — Marsh Oaks Community Center • Florida Friendly Landscapes - Promotion & Education L ^ k.. A 41� . r l 114 �! �-Ow ANK YOO F03 R �. a ""k, RA, WR ESG OMMIrIr11RIt ' mwuestitr m�Mimr Attachment D to 8-10-26 Minutes RESOLUTION NO. 26-96 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF ATLANTIC BEACH, FLORIDA, APPROVING STREET SWEEPING TRUCK LEASE PURCHASE; AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE THE CONTRACTS AND PURCHASE ORDERS IN ACCORDANCE WITH AND AS NECESSARY TO EFFECTUATE THE PROVISIONS OF THIS RESOLUTION; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE WHEREAS, the City of Atlantic Beach currently outsources street sweeping services to an external contractor, Sweeping Corporation of America (SCA). Street sweeping is required to fulfill the requirements of the City's Municipal Separate Storm Sewer (MS4) Permit through the Florida Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP); and WHEREAS, throughout the term of the contract with SCA, Public Works staff have documented repeated instances of missed or incomplete sweeps, failure to provide required documentation, and billing errors. Public Works staff have met with SCA representatives on multiple occasions to discuss these deficiencies and provide the contractor with opportunities to correct them. Despite these efforts, the contractor has failed to achieve and maintain compliance with the terms and performance requirements of the contract. As a result, staff no longer have confidence in the contractor's ability to consistently meet the City's service expectations and contractual obligations; and WHEREAS, Public Works staff propose moving street sweeping services in-house and procuring a new Elgin RegenX Regenerative Air Vacuum Street Sweeper via a municipal lease -to -own program. This transition will dramatically improve roadway coverage, enhance localized quality control, and keep the City in strict compliance with state environmental mandates; and WHEREAS, Environmental Products Group, under Sourcewell Contract #093021-ELG, can provide the lease -purchased street sweeping truck with an estimated equipment delivery date by November 4, 2026 for $58,699.54 annually for seven years; and WHEREAS, the City currently pays $86,713.20 annually for contracted sweeping. Transitioning to an in-house model will require entering into a 7 -year municipal lease -to -own agreement at an annual cost of $58,699.54 starting in FY2026-2027. This option serves as the closest immediate match to current contract spending and saves $28,013.66 annually in capital costs; and WHEREAS, the internal Public Works budget will absorb ongoing operational overhead variables, including operator labor/benefits, fuel, potential night -shift overtime, and certified waste disposal fees; and NOW THEREFORE, be it resolved by the City Commission of the City of Atlantic Beach as follows: SECTION 1. The City Commission hereby approves the contract with Environmental Products Group to lease -purchase an Elgin RegenX Regenerative Air Vacuum Street Sweeper; Res. No. 26-96 — Street Sweeping Truck Lease Purchase Page 1 of 2 Attachment D to 8-10-26 Minutes SECTION 2. The City Commission hereby authorizes the City Manager to execute the Contract with Environmental Products Group and approve a Purchase Order to said vendor in the amount of $58,699.54 annually for seven years; SECTION 3. This Resolution shall take effect immediately upon its passage and adoption. PASSED AND ADOPTED by the City of Atlantic Beach, this IWh day of August 2026. r- 11 #;-9 - il V � Curtis Ford, Mayor Attest: 4, Vw 'ltL V1]Sd,2,t& Donna L. Bartle, City Clerk Approved as to form and correctness: , � 1—C �e = — Jason ab 'e Ci ttorney Res. No. 26-96 - Street Sweeping Truck Lease Purchase Page 2 of 2