Motion/2nd to approve the substitute. Approved unanimously.
Renee Hunter, Chief of Real Estate, spoke on behalf of this item. There was discussion about the
parcels listed in the bill, and whether the businesses at those locations are active. Nina Sickler, Public
Works, indicated that most of the properties are vacant. Ms. Hunter said her team will identify the level
of activity of the businesses and the zoning for the properties.
SUBSTITUTE
1. Attach Revised Exhibit 1 (BT) to correct account code
2. Include details on the steps taken by the City in making this determination of necessity and
place applicable surveys, studies, and reports On File
3. Attach listing of affected properties as new Exhibit
• Authorizes the Chief of the Real Estate Division to negotiate and agree to the purchase of the
necessary interests in real property for an identified 17 parcels
• Allows for offers up to 25% above appraised value and up to $100,000 in business damages,
exclusive of legal and professional fees
• In addition to the purchase price, the Chief of Real Estate is authorized to negotiate, settle, and
authorize payment for attorneys' fees and costs legally due to the owner or tenant
• The Office of General Council is authorized to institute appropriate legal proceedings to acquire
these properties by condemnation if negotiations are unsuccessful
• Waives settlement limitations in Sections 112.307 (Claims and suits brought against the City for
monetary relief), 112.308 (Eminent domain), and 112.309 (Attorneys' fees) to allow for certain
settlements in excess of $50,000 without further Council approval
ORD Apv & Auth the Mayor, or Her Desig, & the Corp Sec to Execute a 1st
Amendment to Services Contract for Residential Curbside Solid Waste &
Recyclables Collection & Transportation Services (Service Area I) Btwn the City
& Meridian Waste Florida, LLC, to Extend the Contract Term Thru 9/30/32,
Replace the Rate Review Process With Annual CPI Adjustments Commencing
10/1/26 & Estab a Process for Extraordinary Rate Adjustment, Set Fuel Caps for
FY 26/27, FY 27/28 & FY 29/30, Amend the Process for Conducting Residential
Premises Counts, Estab a Technological Advancements Annual Review &
Amend Certain Other Provisions, Including Liquidated Damages, Dispute
Resolution & Reporting Reqs; Waiving Subsection 382.308(L) (Extension of
Contract), Pt 3 (Selection of Waste Collection & Disposal Service Areas &
Contractors), Ch 382 (Waste Collection & Disposal Service by Contractors &
City), Ord Code; Prov for City Oversight by the Solid Waste Div of the Office of
Admin Svcs (Dillard) (Req of Mayor)
12.
4/28/26 CO Introduced: NCSPHS, R, F
5/4/26 NCSPHS Read 2nd & Rerefer
5/4/26 R Read 2nd & Rerefer
5/5/26 F Read 2nd & Rerefer
5/12/26 CO PH Read 2nd & Rerefer
Public Hearing Pursuant to Ch 166, F.S. & C.R. 3.601 - 5/12/26
DEFER
