1 00:03:53,110 --> 00:03:53,190 All right. 2 00:04:03,510 --> 00:04:03,590 Okay. 3 00:04:05,670 --> 00:04:09,110 All right, folks, we are going to go ahead and get started, and I'm going to go ahead 4 00:04:09,190 --> 00:04:12,630 and call this Bartow City Commission regular meeting to order today is 5 00:04:12,630 --> 00:04:15,830 Thursday, September 3rd, 2026, and it is 6 00:04:12,630 --> 00:04:15,830 Thursday, September 3rd, 2026, and it is 7 00:04:15,990 --> 00:04:16,870 6:03 p.m. 8 00:04:18,550 --> 00:04:21,910 At this time, we will have the invocation by Reverend Becky Tolster 9 00:04:21,990 --> 00:04:22,790 from Holy Trinity 10 00:04:24,630 --> 00:04:24,710 Church. 11 00:04:30,150 --> 00:04:30,390 Let's pray. 12 00:04:31,990 --> 00:04:34,950 Heavenly Father, we thank you for this beautiful city of 13 00:04:35,350 --> 00:04:38,790 Bartow, for the people who call this community home and 14 00:04:35,350 --> 00:04:38,790 Bartow, for the people who call this community home and 15 00:04:38,790 --> 00:04:41,910 those who work to make it so special, Lord, especially for those 16 00:04:42,470 --> 00:04:45,830 being honored tonight. We give you thanks and we ask 17 00:04:45,990 --> 00:04:49,030 that you would continue to protect us in all we 18 00:04:49,030 --> 00:04:52,390 do, be with the commissioners and all who make 19 00:04:49,030 --> 00:04:52,390 do, be with the commissioners and all who make 20 00:04:52,550 --> 00:04:55,750 decisions tonight. We pray that you would open their ears 21 00:04:56,230 --> 00:04:59,430 and hearts and that we would have ours open as 22 00:04:59,430 --> 00:05:02,390 well. For it's in your name we pray. Amen. 23 00:04:59,430 --> 00:05:02,390 well. For it's in your name we pray. Amen. 24 00:05:10,070 --> 00:05:12,950 To the Republic for which it stands, one nation 25 00:05:13,510 --> 00:05:16,790 under God, indivisible with liberty and 26 00:05:16,950 --> 00:05:17,350 justice for all. 27 00:05:22,790 --> 00:05:25,590 Right, thank you. Now we will have our special 28 00:05:22,790 --> 00:05:25,590 Right, thank you. Now we will have our special 29 00:05:26,470 --> 00:05:29,670 proclamations and presentations and first on the list is 30 00:05:30,950 --> 00:05:34,310 you want to go ahead. Yes, ma'am, I'll take the 31 00:05:34,390 --> 00:05:34,630 lead here. 32 00:05:36,230 --> 00:05:39,670 We have many special presentations and proclamations tonight, but our first 33 00:05:36,230 --> 00:05:39,670 We have many special presentations and proclamations tonight, but our first 34 00:05:39,670 --> 00:05:42,870 one is special to all of us and it will be 35 00:05:44,230 --> 00:05:47,670 in honor of K9 ACE and Deputy Sheriff Natalie A. Strike, who 36 00:05:47,670 --> 00:05:51,030 I think just came in the back of the room there. So if you guys would like to join the 37 00:05:47,670 --> 00:05:51,030 I think just came in the back of the room there. So if you guys would like to join the 38 00:05:51,350 --> 00:05:53,670 mayor down at the podium when the time is 39 00:05:53,670 --> 00:05:56,790 appropriate, please let me read this proclamation of the city of 40 00:05:57,030 --> 00:06:00,470 Bartow. It's appropriate. Come down. Yeah, whenever 41 00:06:01,030 --> 00:06:04,230 y'all are ready. We're going to get as much ACE time as we can. Absolutely. 42 00:06:01,030 --> 00:06:04,230 y'all are ready. We're going to get as much ACE time as we can. Absolutely. 43 00:06:06,870 --> 00:06:09,830 And whereas the safety and security of our communities depends on 44 00:06:10,230 --> 00:06:13,190 courageous law enforcement officers and canine partners 45 00:06:14,390 --> 00:06:17,830 who willingly place themselves in harm's way. In service 46 00:06:17,830 --> 00:06:21,190 to others. And whereas K9A, a seven year old 47 00:06:21,270 --> 00:06:24,710 German Shepherd with the Polk County Sheriff's Office, has faithfully served 48 00:06:24,870 --> 00:06:28,230 the citizens of Polk County since March 2020. Alongside 49 00:06:24,870 --> 00:06:28,230 the citizens of Polk County since March 2020. Alongside 50 00:06:28,470 --> 00:06:31,030 his handler and partner Deputy Sheriff Natalie A. Strike. 51 00:06:31,910 --> 00:06:35,030 And whereas on August 6, 2026, Deputy A strike K9 52 00:06:35,270 --> 00:06:38,390 ACE and fellow deputies were engaged in the apprehension of an armed 53 00:06:35,270 --> 00:06:38,390 ACE and fellow deputies were engaged in the apprehension of an armed 54 00:06:38,470 --> 00:06:41,830 felony suspect when the encounter escalated into a violent 55 00:06:41,990 --> 00:06:42,870 exchange of gunfire. 56 00:06:44,470 --> 00:06:47,830 And whereas without hesitation and in accordance with his training, K9 57 00:06:48,150 --> 00:06:51,510 ACE moved toward the danger, placing himself between an armed suspect 58 00:06:48,150 --> 00:06:51,510 ACE moved toward the danger, placing himself between an armed suspect 59 00:06:52,230 --> 00:06:54,070 and the law enforcement officers he was trained to protect. 60 00:06:55,910 --> 00:06:59,030 Whereas during this courageous action K9 ACE was struck by gunfire 61 00:06:59,430 --> 00:07:02,710 suffering a devastating injury to his front left leg and severe blood loss. 62 00:06:59,430 --> 00:07:02,710 suffering a devastating injury to his front left leg and severe blood loss. 63 00:07:03,750 --> 00:07:05,830 While the deputies involved escaped physical injury. 64 00:07:07,350 --> 00:07:10,790 Whereas despite extraordinary emergency veterinary efforts to save his life and 65 00:07:11,190 --> 00:07:14,630 his injured limb, the severity of ACEs wounds required the 66 00:07:11,190 --> 00:07:14,630 his injured limb, the severity of ACEs wounds required the 67 00:07:14,710 --> 00:07:18,070 amputation of his left front leg. And 68 00:07:18,150 --> 00:07:21,350 whereas ACE demonstrated the very qualities we honor in our human first 69 00:07:21,430 --> 00:07:24,630 responders, courage in the face of danger, loyalty to 70 00:07:24,870 --> 00:07:28,230 his fellow officers, selfless service, and an unwavering 71 00:07:24,870 --> 00:07:28,230 his fellow officers, selfless service, and an unwavering 72 00:07:28,550 --> 00:07:31,750 willingness to protect others. Whereas Deputy Sheriff 73 00:07:31,830 --> 00:07:35,270 Natalie A. Strike and K9 ACE represent the extraordinary relationship 74 00:07:35,670 --> 00:07:37,990 between law enforcement canine and a handler. 75 00:07:35,670 --> 00:07:37,990 between law enforcement canine and a handler. 76 00:07:39,190 --> 00:07:42,630 A partnership built upon countless hours of training, trust, 77 00:07:42,790 --> 00:07:45,830 communication, loyalty, and an unbreakable bond. 78 00:07:47,590 --> 00:07:50,710 Whereas the city of Bartow also recognizes Deputy A strike 79 00:07:47,590 --> 00:07:50,710 Whereas the city of Bartow also recognizes Deputy A strike 80 00:07:51,110 --> 00:07:54,230 and the other law enforcement officers involved in this dangerous encounter 81 00:07:54,550 --> 00:07:57,910 for their courage, professionalism and commitment to protecting the 82 00:07:58,150 --> 00:08:01,590 citizens of Polk County. Whereas although the injuries sustained 83 00:08:01,830 --> 00:08:05,030 in the line of duty, line of duty will bring canine ACEs 84 00:08:05,110 --> 00:08:08,150 distinguished law enforcement career to an end. His 85 00:08:08,150 --> 00:08:10,950 service, sacrifice, and heroism will never be forgotten. 86 00:08:12,310 --> 00:08:15,430 Whereas K9ACE now begins a new chapter surrounded by those who love 87 00:08:12,310 --> 00:08:15,430 Whereas K9ACE now begins a new chapter surrounded by those who love 88 00:08:15,670 --> 00:08:18,550 him, carrying with him the gratitude of an entire community 89 00:08:19,590 --> 00:08:22,390 in the admiration of people throughout Polk County in the state of Florida and beyond. 90 00:08:23,590 --> 00:08:26,870 Now therefore be it proclaimed that the City Commission of the City of Bartow, 91 00:08:23,590 --> 00:08:26,870 Now therefore be it proclaimed that the City Commission of the City of Bartow, 92 00:08:26,870 --> 00:08:30,230 Florida, on behalf of our citizens proudly recognizes 93 00:08:30,630 --> 00:08:33,510 and honors K9ACE and Deputy Sheriff Natalie A. Strike. 94 00:08:34,630 --> 00:08:38,070 For extraordinary coverage, faithful service, dedication to 95 00:08:34,630 --> 00:08:38,070 For extraordinary coverage, faithful service, dedication to 96 00:08:38,070 --> 00:08:41,110 the protection of others. We extend our deepest gratitude 97 00:08:41,510 --> 00:08:44,230 to Deputy A strike for her service and partnership with 98 00:08:44,950 --> 00:08:47,590 ACE, and we salute K9ACE as a true law enforcement hero 99 00:08:48,950 --> 00:08:52,150 whose actions exemplify the highest traditions of courage, 100 00:08:48,950 --> 00:08:52,150 whose actions exemplify the highest traditions of courage, 101 00:08:52,150 --> 00:08:55,510 loyalty, and sacrifice. And further, the city of 102 00:08:55,750 --> 00:08:58,150 BARTA wishes K9A's continued strength and healing 103 00:08:59,270 --> 00:09:02,470 as he adjusts to his life and retirement and expresses our heartfelt 104 00:08:59,270 --> 00:09:02,470 as he adjusts to his life and retirement and expresses our heartfelt 105 00:09:03,190 --> 00:09:06,630 appreciation for his years of service to the citizens of Polk County. 106 00:09:07,510 --> 00:09:10,390 This proclamation is dated on this third day of September 2026. 107 00:09:13,430 --> 00:09:16,310 Thank you, Sean. I just want to say thank you for 108 00:09:13,430 --> 00:09:16,310 Thank you, Sean. I just want to say thank you for 109 00:09:17,030 --> 00:09:20,470 coming and being with us tonight. It's an honor to be able to 110 00:09:21,750 --> 00:09:24,710 meet Mr. Ace, even though he's not part of our PD. 111 00:09:25,670 --> 00:09:28,950 We are always appreciative of our canine partners at the 112 00:09:25,670 --> 00:09:28,950 We are always appreciative of our canine partners at the 113 00:09:29,270 --> 00:09:32,390 sheriff's office as well. Does the rest of 114 00:09:33,110 --> 00:09:36,550 the also any opportunity this commission gets to bring a dog into the 115 00:09:36,870 --> 00:09:40,230 commission chambers? We're doing it. We're doing it. 116 00:09:36,870 --> 00:09:40,230 commission chambers? We're doing it. We're doing it. 117 00:09:41,750 --> 00:09:44,630 Does anyone want to say anything? You've said it all. 118 00:09:45,110 --> 00:09:47,750 Well, the proclamation said it all. It didn't really leave me much to say, but that's 119 00:09:47,750 --> 00:09:50,710 okay. If the fellow commissioners want to come 120 00:09:47,750 --> 00:09:50,710 okay. If the fellow commissioners want to come 121 00:09:50,710 --> 00:09:53,110 down, we have something that we would like to present. 122 00:09:56,950 --> 00:09:59,270 Yeah. I'd love to. Mike. 123 00:10:00,390 --> 00:10:03,430 And we actually wore our purple shirts just for him. 124 00:10:00,390 --> 00:10:03,430 And we actually wore our purple shirts just for him. 125 00:10:19,830 --> 00:10:21,750 Can we. Come over and get a picture with. Everybody? Yeah, yeah. 126 00:12:30,310 --> 00:12:30,870 Center of the universe. 127 00:13:04,310 --> 00:13:05,670 What's his heart? He's got to be honest. 128 00:13:08,630 --> 00:13:10,390 All right. Thank you so much, you guys. 129 00:13:12,870 --> 00:13:15,670 Before next presentation, I do want to recognize 130 00:13:12,870 --> 00:13:15,670 Before next presentation, I do want to recognize 131 00:13:17,190 --> 00:13:19,270 September 1st was National Police K9 132 00:13:19,430 --> 00:13:22,710 Day. So I want to also say thank you to our 133 00:13:23,190 --> 00:13:25,430 Bartow PD K9 134 00:13:25,590 --> 00:13:28,550 officers, as well as the sheriff's 135 00:13:25,590 --> 00:13:28,550 officers, as well as the sheriff's 136 00:13:28,550 --> 00:13:31,430 office. I think they're kind of all in the same 137 00:13:31,910 --> 00:13:35,190 family, even though they wear different colors. So 138 00:13:35,430 --> 00:13:38,710 I want to say thank you to them and everything that they sacrifice daily 139 00:13:39,030 --> 00:13:40,550 for us. Thank you guys. 140 00:13:42,630 --> 00:13:43,270 Now I'm going to. 141 00:13:46,550 --> 00:13:49,350 Skip around on the agenda just a little bit. They're not on the 142 00:13:49,350 --> 00:13:51,430 agenda, but is Captain Houser here? 143 00:13:49,350 --> 00:13:51,430 agenda, but is Captain Houser here? 144 00:13:52,790 --> 00:13:55,350 There he is. Okay, sorry Mike, I can't see for some reason out there. 145 00:13:57,430 --> 00:14:00,710 Captain Houser is going to give us a quick update on the flock 146 00:14:00,790 --> 00:14:01,910 cameras. Situation. 147 00:14:03,750 --> 00:14:06,070 Or lack of flock camera situations more like it. 148 00:14:07,670 --> 00:14:10,870 More of a lack of good evening Commissioner, City Manager, Captain Hauser 149 00:14:11,110 --> 00:14:14,150 Bartow PD. So as we are aware, 150 00:14:14,230 --> 00:14:16,790 DOT put out a memorandum August 31 151 00:14:14,230 --> 00:14:16,790 DOT put out a memorandum August 31 152 00:14:18,790 --> 00:14:21,510 saying the removal of flock cameras on the state right of ways. So I did 153 00:14:22,950 --> 00:14:26,230 some open source research today. There are currently 13 flock 154 00:14:26,310 --> 00:14:29,590 cameras within the city limits of Bartow. Five of those are on private 155 00:14:26,310 --> 00:14:29,590 cameras within the city limits of Bartow. Five of those are on private 156 00:14:29,830 --> 00:14:32,950 properties. The remainder are on 157 00:14:33,110 --> 00:14:36,470 roadways. However, the city of Bartow does not own any flock cameras within 158 00:14:36,550 --> 00:14:36,790 the city. 159 00:14:40,550 --> 00:14:43,510 Who owns the 13? I can't tell you who owns 160 00:14:43,990 --> 00:14:44,070 them. 161 00:14:45,830 --> 00:14:49,270 Through open source research. You can find locations of them. Wow. He can only 162 00:14:49,270 --> 00:14:52,710 tell you Bartow does not own them. Yeah, Bartow does not own any 163 00:14:49,270 --> 00:14:52,710 tell you Bartow does not own them. Yeah, Bartow does not own any 164 00:14:53,030 --> 00:14:55,590 cameras, any slot cameras. Does the state 165 00:14:56,550 --> 00:14:59,990 does the state DOT have flock? Do we have flock cameras? At the 166 00:15:00,150 --> 00:15:00,790 state intersections? 167 00:15:02,550 --> 00:15:05,750 Like 60 and 17 and 98? There are cameras on 168 00:15:02,550 --> 00:15:05,750 Like 60 and 17 and 98? There are cameras on 169 00:15:06,470 --> 00:15:07,350 60, 17, and 98. 170 00:15:09,110 --> 00:15:12,150 And the estate is responsible for taking those flock cameras 171 00:15:12,150 --> 00:15:15,590 down. Correct. That would be in the state right away. In the state 172 00:15:12,150 --> 00:15:15,590 down. Correct. That would be in the state right away. In the state 173 00:15:15,590 --> 00:15:18,870 right away, yes sir. People have asked about the 174 00:15:19,110 --> 00:15:22,150 camera by the fire station. There's a camera 175 00:15:22,230 --> 00:15:25,190 there. What kind of camera is that? It's the 176 00:15:25,750 --> 00:15:25,990 white camera. 177 00:15:31,190 --> 00:15:34,630 So it's a security camera for the fire department parking lot. They're on the 178 00:15:34,710 --> 00:15:34,950 red light. 179 00:15:37,350 --> 00:15:40,710 No, there's one there on the red light. That's a white camera. That may be a live 180 00:15:37,350 --> 00:15:40,710 No, there's one there on the red light. That's a white camera. That may be a live 181 00:15:40,790 --> 00:15:42,870 feed DOT camera. There are several of those. 182 00:15:44,710 --> 00:15:47,670 At major intersections as well. Those are just live feed 183 00:15:47,830 --> 00:15:49,990 only. Those have been there for. It has been there a long 184 00:15:50,070 --> 00:15:53,510 time. So it's not a flock camera. No, sir. 185 00:15:50,070 --> 00:15:53,510 time. So it's not a flock camera. No, sir. 186 00:15:53,670 --> 00:15:56,550 Yeah. Okay. It is just a live feed intersectional camera. 187 00:15:58,870 --> 00:16:01,110 Okay. Okay. Any other questions from the question? 188 00:16:02,390 --> 00:16:03,830 Thank you, Captain Hauser. Thank you. 189 00:16:02,390 --> 00:16:03,830 Thank you, Captain Hauser. Thank you. 190 00:16:07,750 --> 00:16:10,870 Okay, next on our agenda, we were going to do a recognition 191 00:16:11,350 --> 00:16:14,790 for one of our Bartow residents, Gerald Cochran. But 192 00:16:14,870 --> 00:16:18,310 since he couldn't be here with us tonight, we are going to postpone that 193 00:16:14,870 --> 00:16:18,310 since he couldn't be here with us tonight, we are going to postpone that 194 00:16:18,630 --> 00:16:21,990 and move it to another agenda. Where he can be 195 00:16:22,150 --> 00:16:22,310 with us. 196 00:16:23,910 --> 00:16:27,270 The next proclamation is the issuance of the 197 00:16:27,590 --> 00:16:31,030 recognition September 14th through the 18th 198 00:16:31,270 --> 00:16:34,550 of 2026. As disability voting rights week 199 00:16:35,190 --> 00:16:37,110 and it's being accepted by Lisa Peterson. 200 00:16:39,430 --> 00:16:42,870 So Lisa, if you'd like to join the mayor at the podium while I 201 00:16:39,430 --> 00:16:42,870 So Lisa, if you'd like to join the mayor at the podium while I 202 00:16:42,870 --> 00:16:46,150 read your proclamation, it would be my pleasure to do so. And this 203 00:16:46,310 --> 00:16:49,750 is a proclamation of the city of Bartow. Whereas disability 204 00:16:49,830 --> 00:16:52,470 voting rights week is a national nonpartisan movement 205 00:16:49,830 --> 00:16:52,470 voting rights week is a national nonpartisan movement 206 00:16:53,590 --> 00:16:56,710 hosted by the American Association of people with Disabilities, 207 00:16:56,710 --> 00:17:00,070 AAPD. And the Rev Up campaign to advocate for 208 00:17:00,230 --> 00:17:03,270 voting access and political power for people with 209 00:17:03,430 --> 00:17:06,870 disabilities. Whereas the disability community comprises an 210 00:17:03,430 --> 00:17:06,870 disabilities. Whereas the disability community comprises an 211 00:17:06,950 --> 00:17:10,150 important voting bloc representing diverse people across all communities. 212 00:17:11,830 --> 00:17:15,110 Whereas systemic barriers continue to prevent many people with disabilities 213 00:17:15,510 --> 00:17:18,630 from exercising their right to vote. Including inaccessible 214 00:17:15,510 --> 00:17:18,630 from exercising their right to vote. Including inaccessible 215 00:17:19,030 --> 00:17:21,670 polling places and insufficient accessible voting equipment. 216 00:17:23,030 --> 00:17:26,150 Whereas it is the responsibility of governments and communities to ensure that 217 00:17:26,550 --> 00:17:29,670 accessible, equitable voting opportunities exist for all citizens. 218 00:17:26,550 --> 00:17:29,670 accessible, equitable voting opportunities exist for all citizens. 219 00:17:30,710 --> 00:17:34,150 Including those with disabilities. And whereas disability voting rights 220 00:17:34,790 --> 00:17:38,070 week encourages voter registration, voter education, 221 00:17:38,070 --> 00:17:41,270 candidate forums, and the outreach to empower voters with disabilities 222 00:17:38,070 --> 00:17:41,270 candidate forums, and the outreach to empower voters with disabilities 223 00:17:42,070 --> 00:17:45,350 and to reduce voting barriers. Now therefore, 224 00:17:45,350 --> 00:17:48,390 Tanya Tucker, by virtue of the authority vested in her as mayor of the city of 225 00:17:48,630 --> 00:17:51,670 Bartow, Florida, does hereby proclaim the week of September 14 226 00:17:52,230 --> 00:17:55,350 through 18, 2026 as Disability Voting Rights Week. 227 00:17:56,150 --> 00:17:59,350 And urges all citizens to join in efforts to promote accessible voting 228 00:18:00,150 --> 00:18:03,270 and celebrate the voices and contributions of voters with disabilities. 229 00:18:04,230 --> 00:18:07,110 This proclamation is dated this third day of September 2026. 230 00:18:14,310 --> 00:18:17,350 Alright, we just want to thank Lisa for coming here today 231 00:18:14,310 --> 00:18:17,350 Alright, we just want to thank Lisa for coming here today 232 00:18:17,830 --> 00:18:21,190 in and accepting this proclamation. We're going to go ahead and 233 00:18:21,510 --> 00:18:22,870 scoot over here to the center and take a picture. 234 00:19:25,430 --> 00:19:26,950 Okay, Madam Mayor, your next proc 235 00:19:28,570 --> 00:19:31,690 Is close to our heart here. This is in recognition of National IT 236 00:19:32,010 --> 00:19:35,370 professionals day. So I'd like to divide up Frank Carnavaca and 237 00:19:35,450 --> 00:19:38,730 other members of his team. I think we've got several in the audience tonight. 238 00:19:41,050 --> 00:19:43,530 And this is a proclamation of the city of Bartow. 239 00:19:44,810 --> 00:19:48,090 Whereas the advancements of technology continue to transform our everyday 240 00:19:48,250 --> 00:19:51,530 lives providing enhanced communication, health, 241 00:19:51,530 --> 00:19:54,650 education, safety and economic benefits for all. 242 00:19:51,530 --> 00:19:54,650 education, safety and economic benefits for all. 243 00:19:55,770 --> 00:19:56,010 Whereas 244 00:19:57,610 --> 00:19:59,930 information, infertation, I just made up a new word. 245 00:20:01,050 --> 00:20:04,410 Gave you a new title. You didn't like me just make up. I know that's awesome information 246 00:20:01,050 --> 00:20:04,410 Gave you a new title. You didn't like me just make up. I know that's awesome information 247 00:20:04,730 --> 00:20:08,170 technology or IT professionals are the vital backbone 248 00:20:08,410 --> 00:20:11,850 behind those transformations working tirelessly and often 249 00:20:11,930 --> 00:20:15,170 behind Scenes develop, maintain, and support the critical 250 00:20:15,490 --> 00:20:16,930 infrastructure of our digital world. 251 00:20:15,490 --> 00:20:16,930 infrastructure of our digital world. 252 00:20:18,450 --> 00:20:20,850 Whereas IT professionals continuously employ their 253 00:20:21,010 --> 00:20:24,050 skills, creativity, and innovation to solve complex 254 00:20:24,370 --> 00:20:27,730 problems, ensure the security of our data, and make 255 00:20:27,810 --> 00:20:31,250 our lives more comfortable, efficient, and connected. And 256 00:20:27,810 --> 00:20:31,250 our lives more comfortable, efficient, and connected. And 257 00:20:31,250 --> 00:20:33,970 whereas IT professionals continue to be integral to the 258 00:20:34,130 --> 00:20:36,530 health, growth and resilience of our local 259 00:20:36,690 --> 00:20:39,490 businesses, industries, and public services 260 00:20:40,610 --> 00:20:43,570 for managing day-to-day operations to ensure robust cybersecurity 261 00:20:44,210 --> 00:20:47,570 defenses. Whereas the 15th day of September 2026 262 00:20:47,890 --> 00:20:51,330 has been designated as IT professionals day, a 263 00:20:51,410 --> 00:20:54,770 day to celebrate and show gratitude to these dedicated individuals who are 264 00:20:51,410 --> 00:20:54,770 day to celebrate and show gratitude to these dedicated individuals who are 265 00:20:54,850 --> 00:20:57,970 often the unsung heroes of our modern world. Now 266 00:20:58,370 --> 00:21:01,410 therefore, Tanya Tucker, as mayor of the city of Bartow, does hereby proclaim 267 00:21:01,810 --> 00:21:04,930 September 15, 2026 as National IT 268 00:21:01,810 --> 00:21:04,930 September 15, 2026 as National IT 269 00:21:05,170 --> 00:21:08,610 Professionals Day in the city of Bartow, and urges all citizens 270 00:21:08,690 --> 00:21:11,970 to join her in recognizing the important role IT 271 00:21:12,050 --> 00:21:15,490 professionals play in our community and in our lives. And to 272 00:21:15,490 --> 00:21:18,610 acknowledge their significant contributions and to express our 273 00:21:15,490 --> 00:21:18,610 acknowledge their significant contributions and to express our 274 00:21:18,850 --> 00:21:21,170 gratitude for their tireless work and dedication. 275 00:21:22,370 --> 00:21:24,930 This proclamation is dated this third day of September 2026. 276 00:21:27,250 --> 00:21:30,450 All right. I just want to say thank you to you guys for keeping 277 00:21:27,250 --> 00:21:30,450 All right. I just want to say thank you to you guys for keeping 278 00:21:30,690 --> 00:21:32,690 the city running because we know that 279 00:21:34,130 --> 00:21:37,570 honestly when the computers go out, all work stops 280 00:21:37,890 --> 00:21:40,850 in this day and age. Like nothing gets done. So thank 281 00:21:37,890 --> 00:21:40,850 in this day and age. Like nothing gets done. So thank 282 00:21:40,850 --> 00:21:43,970 you. And it's still hard to kind of believe that. 283 00:21:47,250 --> 00:21:50,050 Five guys manage everything for an entire city. 284 00:21:51,890 --> 00:21:55,010 In the IT aspect. So that's pretty amazing. That's a lot of work 285 00:21:51,890 --> 00:21:55,010 In the IT aspect. So that's pretty amazing. That's a lot of work 286 00:21:55,570 --> 00:21:56,770 if you don't know. That's a lot of work. 287 00:21:59,170 --> 00:21:59,890 Frank, do you want to say anything? 288 00:22:02,930 --> 00:22:05,970 Thank you, mayor. Commissioners, city manager, city attorney. 289 00:22:02,930 --> 00:22:05,970 Thank you, mayor. Commissioners, city manager, city attorney. 290 00:22:06,690 --> 00:22:08,530 Frank Konnevaca IT Director for the city. 291 00:22:10,050 --> 00:22:13,250 Let me introduce you to the incredible team that I have working for me. 292 00:22:14,530 --> 00:22:17,170 First, let me introduce my assistant director Dan 293 00:22:14,530 --> 00:22:17,170 First, let me introduce my assistant director Dan 294 00:22:17,410 --> 00:22:18,290 Franklin. 295 00:22:21,330 --> 00:22:24,370 Next we have Christian Stribula, who's our network 296 00:22:24,530 --> 00:22:24,850 administrator. 297 00:22:27,010 --> 00:22:30,370 James Isom, which is our IT specialist. And last, Raj 298 00:22:27,010 --> 00:22:30,370 James Isom, which is our IT specialist. And last, Raj 299 00:22:30,770 --> 00:22:32,130 Raju, which is our system 300 00:22:32,210 --> 00:22:35,170 administrator. I'm extremely proud 301 00:22:35,650 --> 00:22:38,850 of our IT team. And a lot that we do 302 00:22:39,250 --> 00:22:42,610 happens behind the scenes. But this team has been very busy 303 00:22:39,250 --> 00:22:42,610 happens behind the scenes. But this team has been very busy 304 00:22:43,890 --> 00:22:47,330 helping move the city forward. We've worked on implementing several 305 00:22:47,650 --> 00:22:50,290 new technologies, including a new human resources 306 00:22:50,370 --> 00:22:53,330 system, asset management system, payroll 307 00:22:50,370 --> 00:22:53,330 system, asset management system, payroll 308 00:22:53,410 --> 00:22:56,610 system. And we've even developed an app called 309 00:22:57,650 --> 00:22:59,650 MyBarto where citizens can download it off. 310 00:23:02,450 --> 00:23:05,890 Google App Store and the Apple Store. And you can 311 00:23:02,450 --> 00:23:05,890 Google App Store and the Apple Store. And you can 312 00:23:05,970 --> 00:23:09,250 go ahead and report directly to us. Any issues 313 00:23:09,490 --> 00:23:10,370 that you see out in the city? 314 00:23:13,090 --> 00:23:16,370 Our projects taken a tremendous amount of work, coordination and 315 00:23:16,370 --> 00:23:16,610 commitment. 316 00:23:18,210 --> 00:23:20,770 I might be the one standing up here today, but these guys are the real stars. 317 00:23:21,890 --> 00:23:25,170 They're the ones doing the work every day, 24 hours a day, seven days a week. 318 00:23:28,290 --> 00:23:31,730 I wouldn't be successful without these guys. I'm very proud of the work that 319 00:23:28,290 --> 00:23:31,730 I wouldn't be successful without these guys. I'm very proud of the work that 320 00:23:31,730 --> 00:23:35,090 they do. And on behalf of the IT team, I want to thank you for the 321 00:23:35,250 --> 00:23:38,690 recognition this evening. And if you guys have anything you 322 00:23:38,770 --> 00:23:39,010 want to add? 323 00:23:40,610 --> 00:23:43,810 They're IT guys. They have no. They'll send you an email about 324 00:23:40,610 --> 00:23:43,810 They're IT guys. They have no. They'll send you an email about 325 00:23:44,210 --> 00:23:45,970 it. Did you open that? 326 00:24:16,770 --> 00:24:20,130 Okay, Madam Mayor, at this point I'd like to invite Kelly 327 00:24:16,770 --> 00:24:20,130 Okay, Madam Mayor, at this point I'd like to invite Kelly 328 00:24:20,370 --> 00:24:23,730 Sage. Kelly is a regent from Bartow Chapter of 329 00:24:23,810 --> 00:24:25,410 Daughters of the American Revolution. 330 00:24:27,090 --> 00:24:28,530 I'm losing it tonight. Man. 331 00:24:30,210 --> 00:24:32,930 She gets, she and her team get two in a row here. 332 00:24:33,730 --> 00:24:36,770 So the first one is in recognition of Star Spangled Banner Day. 333 00:24:37,730 --> 00:24:39,170 And it'll be my pleasure to read this proclamation. 334 00:24:40,770 --> 00:24:43,330 Whereas the Star Spangled Banner, our national anthem was written 335 00:24:40,770 --> 00:24:43,330 Whereas the Star Spangled Banner, our national anthem was written 336 00:24:44,210 --> 00:24:47,250 during the War of 1812. And whereas by the 337 00:24:47,650 --> 00:24:50,850 dawn's early light on September 14, 1814, 338 00:24:51,170 --> 00:24:53,890 Francis Scott Key saw the American flag flying over Fort 339 00:24:51,170 --> 00:24:53,890 Francis Scott Key saw the American flag flying over Fort 340 00:24:54,050 --> 00:24:57,410 McHenry, signifying an American victory and was inspired 341 00:24:57,490 --> 00:25:00,770 to write the words of the Star Spangled Banner. And 342 00:25:00,770 --> 00:25:03,890 whereas the Star Spangled Banner became our national anthem on March 343 00:25:04,050 --> 00:25:07,330 3rd, 1931. When President Herbert Hoover 344 00:25:04,050 --> 00:25:07,330 3rd, 1931. When President Herbert Hoover 345 00:25:07,490 --> 00:25:10,850 signed public law 823. And whereas millions of 346 00:25:11,010 --> 00:25:14,370 Americans cherish and respect the words and music of the Star Spangled 347 00:25:14,450 --> 00:25:17,810 Banner. And whereas sporting and public events begin with the singing 348 00:25:14,450 --> 00:25:17,810 Banner. And whereas sporting and public events begin with the singing 349 00:25:18,130 --> 00:25:21,170 or playing of the national anthem, as a reaffirmation of 350 00:25:21,330 --> 00:25:24,610 patriotism and love for our country. Whereas the 351 00:25:24,850 --> 00:25:26,610 Bartow Chapter Daughters of the American Revolution. 352 00:25:28,130 --> 00:25:31,570 Call for a day to observe this historical significance of the 353 00:25:28,130 --> 00:25:31,570 Call for a day to observe this historical significance of the 354 00:25:31,890 --> 00:25:35,250 Star Spangled Banner and to celebrate the words that Francis Scott 355 00:25:35,330 --> 00:25:38,770 Key penned in 1814. Now, 356 00:25:38,770 --> 00:25:42,210 therefore, Tanya Tucker, by virtue of the Authority vested in her as Mayor of the City of 357 00:25:38,770 --> 00:25:42,210 therefore, Tanya Tucker, by virtue of the Authority vested in her as Mayor of the City of 358 00:25:42,450 --> 00:25:45,650 Bartow, and on behalf of the City Commissioners and citizens of the city. 359 00:25:47,170 --> 00:25:50,450 Does hereby proclaim September 14, 2026 as Star 360 00:25:50,610 --> 00:25:53,970 Spangled Banner Day and urges all citizens in Bartow to recognize 361 00:25:50,610 --> 00:25:53,970 Spangled Banner Day and urges all citizens in Bartow to recognize 362 00:25:54,290 --> 00:25:57,570 and celebrate the anniversary of the birth of our country's 363 00:25:57,890 --> 00:26:01,170 national anthem. This proclamation is dated this third day of September 364 00:26:01,810 --> 00:26:02,130 2026. 365 00:26:05,010 --> 00:26:07,970 All right, thank you Shawn. And if you would, let's go ahead and read 366 00:26:05,010 --> 00:26:07,970 All right, thank you Shawn. And if you would, let's go ahead and read 367 00:26:09,010 --> 00:26:11,010 the second proclamation so that 368 00:26:11,010 --> 00:26:14,370 she's the second proclamation tonight 369 00:26:15,730 --> 00:26:19,090 is related to Constitution Week, which is also coming up. And this 370 00:26:15,730 --> 00:26:19,090 is related to Constitution Week, which is also coming up. And this 371 00:26:19,170 --> 00:26:22,130 is a proclamation of the city of Bartow. Whereas September 372 00:26:22,530 --> 00:26:25,090 17, 2026 marks the 373 00:26:25,890 --> 00:26:29,330 239th anniversary of the drafting of the Constitution of the United 374 00:26:29,410 --> 00:26:31,890 States of America by the Constitutional Convention. 375 00:26:29,410 --> 00:26:31,890 States of America by the Constitutional Convention. 376 00:26:33,090 --> 00:26:36,130 And whereas it is fitting and proper to officially recognize this 377 00:26:36,530 --> 00:26:39,410 magnificent document in the anniversary of its creation. 378 00:26:40,610 --> 00:26:43,570 Whereas it is fitting and proper to officially recognize the patriotic 379 00:26:40,610 --> 00:26:43,570 Whereas it is fitting and proper to officially recognize the patriotic 380 00:26:43,810 --> 00:26:46,370 celebrations which will commemorate the occasion. 381 00:26:47,650 --> 00:26:50,850 Whereas public law 915 guarantees the 382 00:26:51,010 --> 00:26:54,210 issuing of a proclamation each year by the President of the United States 383 00:26:51,010 --> 00:26:54,210 issuing of a proclamation each year by the President of the United States 384 00:26:54,530 --> 00:26:57,890 of America, designating September 17th through 385 00:26:58,050 --> 00:27:01,490 23 as Constitution Week. Now therefore, 386 00:27:01,570 --> 00:27:04,530 Tanya Tucker, by virtue of the authority vested in her as mayor of the city of 387 00:27:04,770 --> 00:27:08,130 Bartow, Florida does hereby proclaim the week of September 388 00:27:04,770 --> 00:27:08,130 Bartow, Florida does hereby proclaim the week of September 389 00:27:08,290 --> 00:27:11,410 17 through 23, 2026 as 390 00:27:11,730 --> 00:27:15,170 Constitution week in the city of Bartow, and asks our citizens to reaffirm 391 00:27:15,170 --> 00:27:17,810 the ideas that the framers of the Constitution had 392 00:27:18,850 --> 00:27:22,290 in 1787 by vigilantly protecting the freedoms 393 00:27:22,450 --> 00:27:25,810 guaranteed to us through this guardian of our liberties, remembering that 394 00:27:26,130 --> 00:27:29,410 lost rights may never be regained. This proclamation 395 00:27:29,810 --> 00:27:31,730 is dated this third day of September 2026. 396 00:27:29,810 --> 00:27:31,730 is dated this third day of September 2026. 397 00:27:36,530 --> 00:27:39,890 The Constitution of the United States says that binding document that has held our country 398 00:27:40,050 --> 00:27:43,490 together since it was conceived and designed in 399 00:27:40,050 --> 00:27:43,490 together since it was conceived and designed in 400 00:27:43,730 --> 00:27:46,850 1787 with ratification by nine states 401 00:27:47,410 --> 00:27:50,770 June 21, 1788. Without it, we would not 402 00:27:50,850 --> 00:27:54,130 be celebrating 250 years of these United States in 403 00:27:50,850 --> 00:27:54,130 be celebrating 250 years of these United States in 404 00:27:54,290 --> 00:27:54,690 2026. 405 00:27:56,370 --> 00:27:59,250 National Society Daughters of American Revolution, past 406 00:27:59,810 --> 00:28:03,170 president General Gertrude S. Carraway, was responsible for the 407 00:28:03,410 --> 00:28:06,530 annual designation of September 17 through 408 00:28:03,410 --> 00:28:06,530 annual designation of September 17 through 409 00:28:06,770 --> 00:28:08,290 23rd as Constitution Week. 410 00:28:09,890 --> 00:28:13,250 Daughters have been tasked publicly to celebrate and promote the 411 00:28:13,890 --> 00:28:17,090 Constitution since a resolution to do so was signed into law by 412 00:28:17,570 --> 00:28:19,970 President Dwight D. Eisenhower in 1956. 413 00:28:17,570 --> 00:28:19,970 President Dwight D. Eisenhower in 1956. 414 00:28:21,730 --> 00:28:25,010 The Bartow chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution are thankful to 415 00:28:25,170 --> 00:28:28,130 our city mayor Tanya Tucker and to the City 416 00:28:28,210 --> 00:28:31,170 Commissioners for allowing us to honor the United States Constitution 417 00:28:28,210 --> 00:28:31,170 Commissioners for allowing us to honor the United States Constitution 418 00:28:31,730 --> 00:28:35,090 by issuing the Constitution Week Proclamation. Thank 419 00:28:35,090 --> 00:28:35,490 you. 420 00:28:59,570 --> 00:29:00,130 I'm not. Telling. 421 00:29:41,570 --> 00:29:44,370 Madam Mayor, I'd like to invite my good friend Rusty Music from the 422 00:29:41,570 --> 00:29:44,370 Madam Mayor, I'd like to invite my good friend Rusty Music from the 423 00:29:44,930 --> 00:29:48,130 Bartow Community Service Center to join you at the podium. As we celebrate 424 00:29:48,610 --> 00:29:52,050 hunger action month. And this is a proclamation of the city of 425 00:29:52,290 --> 00:29:55,650 Bartow, whereas hunger and food insecurity continue to be 426 00:29:52,290 --> 00:29:55,650 Bartow, whereas hunger and food insecurity continue to be 427 00:29:55,890 --> 00:29:59,170 a serious challenge affecting individuals and families in our 428 00:29:59,410 --> 00:30:02,770 community. With nearly one in six households in the United States facing 429 00:30:03,410 --> 00:30:04,930 some form of food insecurity. 430 00:30:06,610 --> 00:30:09,330 Whereas the Bartow Community Service Center has been a pillar of support 431 00:30:10,130 --> 00:30:13,330 for the Bartow community faithfully serving families and individuals 432 00:30:14,370 --> 00:30:17,330 for nearly 60 years by providing much needed food assistance 433 00:30:17,890 --> 00:30:18,610 and other essential services. 434 00:30:17,890 --> 00:30:18,610 and other essential services. 435 00:30:20,210 --> 00:30:22,930 Whereas since 2008 hunger action month has been 436 00:30:23,410 --> 00:30:25,890 nationally recognized in partnership with Feeding America 437 00:30:27,010 --> 00:30:29,570 bringing awareness to the critical issue of hunger in our nation 438 00:30:30,610 --> 00:30:33,490 and encouraging communities to take action to address food insecurity. 439 00:30:34,930 --> 00:30:37,730 Whereas the Bartow Community Service Center is a vital partner in this effort 440 00:30:38,930 --> 00:30:42,050 distributing over 200,000 pounds of food annually to those in 441 00:30:42,130 --> 00:30:45,410 need, thereby supporting nearly 21,000 families each year. 442 00:30:42,130 --> 00:30:45,410 need, thereby supporting nearly 21,000 families each year. 443 00:30:46,530 --> 00:30:49,730 And serving over 26,000 hot meals to individuals who 444 00:30:50,610 --> 00:30:54,050 may otherwise go without. Whereas the City of Bartow acknowledges 445 00:30:54,370 --> 00:30:57,250 and honors this commitment, dedication and tireless efforts 446 00:30:54,370 --> 00:30:57,250 and honors this commitment, dedication and tireless efforts 447 00:30:57,810 --> 00:31:00,930 of the Bartow Community Service Center whose service has been 448 00:31:01,330 --> 00:31:04,210 instrumental in ensuring that no one in our community goes hungry. 449 00:31:06,130 --> 00:31:09,490 Now therefore Tanya Tucker, by virtue of the authority vested in her as mayor of the 450 00:31:06,130 --> 00:31:09,490 Now therefore Tanya Tucker, by virtue of the authority vested in her as mayor of the 451 00:31:09,730 --> 00:31:12,370 city of Orto, does hereby proclaim the month of September 452 00:31:12,930 --> 00:31:15,730 2026 as hunger action month in the city. 453 00:31:16,770 --> 00:31:20,210 We call upon all citizens to join in recognizing the significant impact 454 00:31:16,770 --> 00:31:20,210 We call upon all citizens to join in recognizing the significant impact 455 00:31:20,850 --> 00:31:23,890 of the Bartow Community Service Center and to act against 456 00:31:24,370 --> 00:31:27,490 hunger by supporting local food banks, volunteering, 457 00:31:27,650 --> 00:31:30,850 donating, and raising awareness of the importance of food security 458 00:31:27,650 --> 00:31:30,850 donating, and raising awareness of the importance of food security 459 00:31:31,170 --> 00:31:34,610 for all. This proclamation is dated this third day of September 460 00:31:35,170 --> 00:31:35,490 2026. 461 00:31:39,490 --> 00:31:42,850 All right. So I know this is really important to Rusty, 462 00:31:39,490 --> 00:31:42,850 All right. So I know this is really important to Rusty, 463 00:31:42,850 --> 00:31:46,290 so, and I know he's got something to say about it. So come on up here and tell us 464 00:31:46,290 --> 00:31:46,930 about it. 465 00:31:49,010 --> 00:31:52,290 All right, thank you all City Commissioners, Madam 466 00:31:52,370 --> 00:31:54,770 Mayor, city staff. We greatly 467 00:31:55,010 --> 00:31:58,130 appreciate, you know, the opportunity to be able to come down here tonight 468 00:31:58,530 --> 00:32:01,810 and accept this proclamation not only on behalf of the community service 469 00:32:01,970 --> 00:32:05,090 center, but on behalf of all of those around the community who make this 470 00:32:05,250 --> 00:32:08,210 happen. We have other really key players 471 00:32:05,250 --> 00:32:08,210 happen. We have other really key players 472 00:32:08,770 --> 00:32:11,730 and partners who afford us the ability to be able to 473 00:32:12,770 --> 00:32:16,130 provide food for those in the community. We have many different ways 474 00:32:16,210 --> 00:32:19,090 that we feed families. And one opportunity 475 00:32:16,210 --> 00:32:19,090 that we feed families. And one opportunity 476 00:32:19,970 --> 00:32:22,290 that you all can get involved with is 477 00:32:23,890 --> 00:32:27,250 our twice a month food distribution. So twice a month we receive a 478 00:32:27,330 --> 00:32:30,690 semi truck full of food on the second and fourth 479 00:32:30,770 --> 00:32:34,210 Thursday of every month. So this month in September, I want 480 00:32:30,770 --> 00:32:34,210 Thursday of every month. So this month in September, I want 481 00:32:34,290 --> 00:32:37,330 to personally invite everybody out on the September 10th or September 482 00:32:37,730 --> 00:32:40,850 24th. Come down at 11:30. Help us out 483 00:32:41,650 --> 00:32:44,290 distributing food to families in Barto in 484 00:32:41,650 --> 00:32:44,290 distributing food to families in Barto in 485 00:32:44,370 --> 00:32:47,810 need. And we receive a truck. It has about 12,000 pounds of 486 00:32:47,890 --> 00:32:51,250 food on it. We separate that out and we 487 00:32:51,330 --> 00:32:54,210 distribute it to families as they drive through. So it's a drive-through 488 00:32:54,290 --> 00:32:57,730 service. Mr. Her, I personally want to invite you just to come and take a 489 00:32:54,290 --> 00:32:57,730 service. Mr. Her, I personally want to invite you just to come and take a 490 00:32:57,730 --> 00:33:01,090 look at it. I think you would really love it. And you 491 00:33:01,170 --> 00:33:02,930 don't have to say the whole time. Just want you to peek at it 492 00:33:05,170 --> 00:33:08,530 and come be a part of it. So we'd love to have you all September 10th 493 00:33:05,170 --> 00:33:08,530 and come be a part of it. So we'd love to have you all September 10th 494 00:33:08,850 --> 00:33:12,130 or September 24th at 11:30. Thank you all so much. Thank 495 00:33:12,130 --> 00:33:13,090 you. Thank you. 496 00:33:18,050 --> 00:33:21,490 And I've actually participated in one of Rusty's food drives and I 497 00:33:18,050 --> 00:33:21,490 And I've actually participated in one of Rusty's food drives and I 498 00:33:21,570 --> 00:33:22,130 can tell you 499 00:33:23,650 --> 00:33:26,370 it is humbling and rewarding all in the same. 500 00:33:27,410 --> 00:33:30,610 Token. I also want to mention that we 501 00:33:31,570 --> 00:33:35,010 also had another proclamation for Rusty at 502 00:33:35,010 --> 00:33:38,210 the last commission meeting. It was Bartow nonprofit day. But 503 00:33:38,290 --> 00:33:41,730 Rusty couldn't make it. So we are going to give him both proclamations today. 504 00:33:42,850 --> 00:33:43,410 Okay. All right. 505 00:33:42,850 --> 00:33:43,410 Okay. All right. 506 00:34:02,050 --> 00:34:02,690 Thanks, Rusty. 507 00:34:05,170 --> 00:34:08,130 All right, Madam Mayor, we do have one more last, but certainly not 508 00:34:05,170 --> 00:34:08,130 All right, Madam Mayor, we do have one more last, but certainly not 509 00:34:08,370 --> 00:34:11,810 least, another very important proclamation tonight in recognition of suicide 510 00:34:11,970 --> 00:34:15,010 prevention. And action month. And if Ava Crossman is 511 00:34:15,010 --> 00:34:18,210 here, if you'd like to come on up and join the mayor as I read the proclamation. 512 00:34:19,570 --> 00:34:22,850 And this is a proclamation of the city of Bartow. Whereas the month 513 00:34:23,010 --> 00:34:26,370 of September is nationally recognized as suicide prevention and awareness 514 00:34:26,610 --> 00:34:30,050 month. Created to raise visibility around mental health 515 00:34:30,210 --> 00:34:33,410 and proactive suicide prevention resources in our communities. 516 00:34:30,210 --> 00:34:33,410 and proactive suicide prevention resources in our communities. 517 00:34:34,610 --> 00:34:38,050 Whereas this observance seeks to begin open conversations, reduce 518 00:34:38,290 --> 00:34:41,090 stigma, and connect individuals with the support services 519 00:34:41,890 --> 00:34:42,050 that they need. 520 00:34:43,570 --> 00:34:46,210 Whereas according to the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention. 521 00:34:48,690 --> 00:34:51,810 Suicide is the second leading cause of death among individuals 522 00:34:52,290 --> 00:34:55,090 ages 10 through 34. With more than 523 00:34:55,650 --> 00:34:58,530 48,000 lives lost to suicide each year in the United States. 524 00:35:00,530 --> 00:35:03,330 Whereas the organization Hope for the Day Hft 525 00:35:04,450 --> 00:35:07,650 reports that an average of 132 people die by suicide 526 00:35:04,450 --> 00:35:07,650 reports that an average of 132 people die by suicide 527 00:35:07,890 --> 00:35:11,170 each day. In each of these losses deeply impacts 528 00:35:11,730 --> 00:35:15,010 an estimated 100 others, including family members, 529 00:35:15,090 --> 00:35:17,970 friends, coworkers, service members, 530 00:35:17,970 --> 00:35:21,410 neighbors, and neighbors. Demonstrating that suicide affects us 531 00:35:17,970 --> 00:35:21,410 neighbors, and neighbors. Demonstrating that suicide affects us 532 00:35:21,490 --> 00:35:24,850 all. Whereas the city of Bartow stands in full support of 533 00:35:24,930 --> 00:35:28,130 those working in the fields of mental health, education, 534 00:35:28,370 --> 00:35:31,730 law enforcement, and other vital services who dedicate themselves to 535 00:35:28,370 --> 00:35:31,730 law enforcement, and other vital services who dedicate themselves to 536 00:35:31,810 --> 00:35:35,250 the prevention and healing. Whereas global 537 00:35:35,330 --> 00:35:38,770 organizations such as Hope for the Day, along with local mental 538 00:35:38,770 --> 00:35:42,210 health partners, courageously serve on the front lines of this critical 539 00:35:42,450 --> 00:35:45,250 issue, confronting stigma and fostering hope. 540 00:35:42,450 --> 00:35:45,250 issue, confronting stigma and fostering hope. 541 00:35:46,930 --> 00:35:49,890 And whereas the residents of Bartow are encouraged to learn about mental 542 00:35:50,050 --> 00:35:53,170 health, take steps to safeguard their own wellbeing 543 00:35:54,050 --> 00:35:57,170 and extend compassion and care to one another. Now 544 00:35:54,050 --> 00:35:57,170 and extend compassion and care to one another. Now 545 00:35:57,490 --> 00:36:00,850 therefore, Tanya Tucker, by virtue of the authority vested in her as mayor of the city of 546 00:36:01,010 --> 00:36:03,570 Bartow, Florida, does hereby proclaim the month of September 547 00:36:04,130 --> 00:36:07,410 2026 as suicide prevention and action month 548 00:36:07,570 --> 00:36:11,010 in the city of Bartow. This proclamation is dated this third day 549 00:36:07,570 --> 00:36:11,010 in the city of Bartow. This proclamation is dated this third day 550 00:36:11,090 --> 00:36:12,290 of September 2026. 551 00:36:14,210 --> 00:36:15,090 All right, Abey, you want to say anything? 552 00:36:17,490 --> 00:36:20,850 Good afternoon. Thank you so much for inviting the 553 00:36:17,490 --> 00:36:20,850 Good afternoon. Thank you so much for inviting the 554 00:36:20,850 --> 00:36:24,290 American Foundation for Suicide Prevention Central Florida chapter to 555 00:36:24,450 --> 00:36:27,650 accept this proclamation in honor of National Suicide Prevention Month. 556 00:36:28,450 --> 00:36:31,890 I'd love to share a bit about AFSP suicide prevention and our 557 00:36:28,450 --> 00:36:31,890 I'd love to share a bit about AFSP suicide prevention and our 558 00:36:31,970 --> 00:36:35,330 upcoming Polk County out of the darkness walk taking place at Lake 559 00:36:35,490 --> 00:36:37,010 Hollingsworth on November 14th this year. 560 00:36:38,690 --> 00:36:42,050 As you may know, suicide is one of the most leading causes of death in the 561 00:36:42,130 --> 00:36:45,570 U.S. just like any physical health issues, suicide is a health 562 00:36:42,130 --> 00:36:45,570 U.S. just like any physical health issues, suicide is a health 563 00:36:45,650 --> 00:36:49,010 issue that affects us all. We also know that suicide can often be 564 00:36:49,330 --> 00:36:49,650 preventable. 565 00:36:51,250 --> 00:36:54,450 Through our out-of-the-darkness walks AFSP is able to raise awareness 566 00:36:54,770 --> 00:36:58,210 for funds for suicide prevention and continue our ongoing efforts to save lives. 567 00:36:54,770 --> 00:36:58,210 for funds for suicide prevention and continue our ongoing efforts to save lives. 568 00:36:59,410 --> 00:37:02,290 With community support, we are able to invest in cutting-edge scientific 569 00:37:02,610 --> 00:37:05,650 research, life-saving public policy changes, 570 00:37:05,890 --> 00:37:08,850 eye-opening education programs, and support for those who have 571 00:37:05,890 --> 00:37:08,850 eye-opening education programs, and support for those who have 572 00:37:09,010 --> 00:37:11,410 experienced a loss or has been affected by suicide. 573 00:37:13,090 --> 00:37:16,530 To people who attend our walks and are helping save lives sending 574 00:37:16,610 --> 00:37:19,250 a message of hope and healing to all who have lost loved ones 575 00:37:20,210 --> 00:37:23,490 and letting the community know we have, we all have a role to play in combating this leading 576 00:37:23,810 --> 00:37:27,010 cause of death. As a walker, volunteer or 577 00:37:27,090 --> 00:37:30,530 sponsor, you are helping us to reach millions of people with vital information about how to 578 00:37:30,690 --> 00:37:33,570 fight suicide in their communities. If you would like to 579 00:37:30,690 --> 00:37:33,570 fight suicide in their communities. If you would like to 580 00:37:33,890 --> 00:37:35,970 volunteer, connect with the chapter or attend 581 00:37:37,810 --> 00:37:40,290 or request a free suicide prevention education 582 00:37:40,370 --> 00:37:43,330 presentation, please visit our website at 583 00:37:43,730 --> 00:37:46,690 www.afsp.work/cfl. 584 00:37:43,730 --> 00:37:46,690 www.afsp.work/cfl. 585 00:37:47,490 --> 00:37:50,850 I'd also like to invite everyone to join us for our Polk County 586 00:37:51,730 --> 00:37:54,610 out of the darkness walk taking place at Lake Hollingsworth 587 00:37:55,170 --> 00:37:58,610 on the November 14th. You can also learn about that on our 588 00:37:55,170 --> 00:37:58,610 on the November 14th. You can also learn about that on our 589 00:37:58,610 --> 00:37:59,490 website at 590 00:37:59,730 --> 00:38:03,650 afspww.afsp.orglakelin. 591 00:38:03,970 --> 00:38:05,890 Thank you so much for your support and your time. 592 00:38:45,650 --> 00:38:49,090 Okay, at this time that now brings us to general public comment. At this 593 00:38:49,090 --> 00:38:52,450 time, the commission will receive comments from the public regarding matters not appearing 594 00:38:52,530 --> 00:38:53,170 on this agenda. 595 00:38:55,090 --> 00:38:57,890 And Madam Mayor, as a reminder, any speakers addressing the city commission tonight 596 00:38:55,090 --> 00:38:57,890 And Madam Mayor, as a reminder, any speakers addressing the city commission tonight 597 00:38:59,170 --> 00:39:02,530 during any time set aside for general public comment or public hearings, and we do have 598 00:39:02,690 --> 00:39:06,130 public hearings this evening. Please refrain from making any personal attacks 599 00:39:06,530 --> 00:39:09,570 or derogatory comments. Commenting on any items and litigation 600 00:39:06,530 --> 00:39:09,570 or derogatory comments. Commenting on any items and litigation 601 00:39:09,970 --> 00:39:13,410 or under investigation. Or any other matters that do not fall within the purview 602 00:39:13,570 --> 00:39:14,210 of the city commission. 603 00:39:15,730 --> 00:39:19,010 And any speakers that might come to the podium tonight, please state your name and address as you 604 00:39:19,010 --> 00:39:20,290 begin your remarks. Thank you. 605 00:39:23,730 --> 00:39:25,330 All right, I'm not seeing any takers. 606 00:39:27,330 --> 00:39:30,770 All right, we will go ahead and close the public comment and move on to 607 00:39:31,410 --> 00:39:33,570 city announcements. Is there any city announcements? 608 00:39:31,410 --> 00:39:33,570 city announcements. Is there any city announcements? 609 00:39:37,410 --> 00:39:38,850 Just a reminder about Mr. Dixon 610 00:39:40,450 --> 00:39:40,530 viewing. 611 00:39:42,450 --> 00:39:43,410 And viewing his. 612 00:39:45,970 --> 00:39:49,410 Tamara. I think somebody sent that out. Did you send that Jack? 613 00:39:51,010 --> 00:39:53,970 Angel sent that out. Yes, right. Angel sent it to us. So just a reminder of that 614 00:39:54,610 --> 00:39:57,890 tomorrow. At six, I think. And 615 00:39:54,610 --> 00:39:57,890 tomorrow. At six, I think. And 616 00:39:58,530 --> 00:40:01,890 the funeral is Saturday at 11 at 617 00:40:02,210 --> 00:40:02,290 Access 618 00:40:04,370 --> 00:40:07,810 Church. Yes. So probably need to get there early because it'll probably 619 00:40:07,810 --> 00:40:10,050 be crowded. So just a little more detail on 620 00:40:07,810 --> 00:40:10,050 be crowded. So just a little more detail on 621 00:40:10,130 --> 00:40:13,010 that. The viewing is from six to seven 622 00:40:13,890 --> 00:40:17,330 and it's at praise temple deliverance center. And that's located 623 00:40:17,810 --> 00:40:20,610 at 1010 Brett's Lane in Bartow. 624 00:40:21,650 --> 00:40:24,610 And then the actual funeral is going to be on Saturday, September 5 625 00:40:26,930 --> 00:40:30,370 at 11:00 AM, and that will be at Access Church in Bartow, which is 626 00:40:30,450 --> 00:40:33,330 located at 9:15 South Broadway Avenue 627 00:40:30,450 --> 00:40:33,330 located at 9:15 South Broadway Avenue 628 00:40:33,730 --> 00:40:34,050 Barto. 629 00:40:36,290 --> 00:40:39,330 Anything else? The rest of the commission? All 630 00:40:39,330 --> 00:40:42,770 right. Seeing none. We will now move on to reports 631 00:40:42,850 --> 00:40:44,610 of charter officers, city manager. 632 00:40:46,290 --> 00:40:49,170 Yeah. Thank you Mayor City Commissioners. Good evening. Good evening to our 633 00:40:49,170 --> 00:40:51,650 citizens. I just have a few items 634 00:40:52,610 --> 00:40:52,850 briefly. 635 00:40:55,330 --> 00:40:58,210 Our information technology team has already departed. 636 00:40:55,330 --> 00:40:58,210 Our information technology team has already departed. 637 00:41:00,370 --> 00:41:01,970 But the Frank Countavaca is still here. 638 00:41:04,290 --> 00:41:04,370 And 639 00:41:06,770 --> 00:41:09,250 Frank spoke about some really good stuff that's happening. 640 00:41:06,770 --> 00:41:09,250 Frank spoke about some really good stuff that's happening. 641 00:41:10,930 --> 00:41:11,170 This team. 642 00:41:13,890 --> 00:41:17,170 Has really embraced technology to help with innovation 643 00:41:17,650 --> 00:41:21,090 and best practices to help improve the performance of our 644 00:41:17,650 --> 00:41:21,090 and best practices to help improve the performance of our 645 00:41:21,490 --> 00:41:23,890 city organization. So we serve citizens more efficiently. 646 00:41:25,810 --> 00:41:29,010 They took on some best practices that other places have already done. 647 00:41:30,530 --> 00:41:33,250 And we have learned greatly from success. We've learned 648 00:41:30,530 --> 00:41:33,250 And we have learned greatly from success. We've learned 649 00:41:34,450 --> 00:41:35,090 from mistakes. 650 00:41:36,930 --> 00:41:39,650 And the whole team under his leadership has been extremely 651 00:41:42,770 --> 00:41:42,850 brave. 652 00:41:45,010 --> 00:41:47,730 Or I should say bold, to be able to take on these different 653 00:41:48,770 --> 00:41:52,050 technologies. We didn't have them before. We needed 654 00:41:52,210 --> 00:41:54,850 them. And the work is still continuing. 655 00:41:56,690 --> 00:41:59,970 But I want to thank them. Because they've undertaken. 656 00:41:56,690 --> 00:41:59,970 But I want to thank them. Because they've undertaken. 657 00:42:01,330 --> 00:42:04,530 Several key projects and they're managing all of those 658 00:42:04,770 --> 00:42:07,890 projects. Now, we have some consultants working with 659 00:42:07,890 --> 00:42:11,330 us, but still, the team is performing. They're doing 660 00:42:07,890 --> 00:42:11,330 us, but still, the team is performing. They're doing 661 00:42:11,410 --> 00:42:14,370 well. And I want to thank them again for. 662 00:42:16,050 --> 00:42:19,490 Helping us improve our operations. And to 663 00:42:19,490 --> 00:42:22,930 make it better for our citizens and city governments. So. 664 00:42:19,490 --> 00:42:22,930 make it better for our citizens and city governments. So. 665 00:42:25,570 --> 00:42:27,250 I hope you have some Tito tonight, Frank. 666 00:42:28,850 --> 00:42:30,290 Anyway, thank you for your efforts. 667 00:42:32,130 --> 00:42:35,250 All right, so the next thing is I thank all of you 668 00:42:32,130 --> 00:42:35,250 All right, so the next thing is I thank all of you 669 00:42:35,730 --> 00:42:39,170 know about the improvements that are going to be made to 670 00:42:39,650 --> 00:42:42,770 Main Street East and Wilson Avenue in Florida Avenue. 671 00:42:43,730 --> 00:42:47,170 We have this flyer that our team has put out all 672 00:42:43,730 --> 00:42:47,170 We have this flyer that our team has put out all 673 00:42:47,170 --> 00:42:50,450 the merchants have received a copy of this. We have 674 00:42:50,690 --> 00:42:54,130 notified the Main Street office as well as the Chamber of Commerce. 675 00:42:55,250 --> 00:42:58,210 And all the merchants have received this. Door to door. 676 00:42:55,250 --> 00:42:58,210 And all the merchants have received this. Door to door. 677 00:43:00,530 --> 00:43:03,970 Why are we doing this? Well, the repairs are needed to ensure a safe and smooth 678 00:43:04,850 --> 00:43:06,130 and accessible crossing for everyone. 679 00:43:07,970 --> 00:43:11,330 Businesses will remain open. All downtown businesses will remain open 680 00:43:07,970 --> 00:43:11,330 Businesses will remain open. All downtown businesses will remain open 681 00:43:12,210 --> 00:43:15,010 during construction. The construction is going to begin 682 00:43:16,050 --> 00:43:18,850 September 5 and it should wrap up by September 683 00:43:19,250 --> 00:43:21,970 7th weather permitting. And so 684 00:43:19,250 --> 00:43:21,970 7th weather permitting. And so 685 00:43:23,570 --> 00:43:27,010 the work will, as I said, the work will take place. The fifth 686 00:43:27,090 --> 00:43:30,450 through the seventh, the temporary detours and signage will be placed. 687 00:43:31,490 --> 00:43:31,810 Will be in place. 688 00:43:33,410 --> 00:43:36,530 Use alternate routes where convenient. And expect 689 00:43:33,410 --> 00:43:36,530 Use alternate routes where convenient. And expect 690 00:43:37,010 --> 00:43:37,490 a minimal dysfunction. 691 00:43:40,450 --> 00:43:43,810 So anyway, just some minor improvements, but we've got some pavement that's 692 00:43:43,890 --> 00:43:43,970 failing. 693 00:43:45,730 --> 00:43:49,090 And so these crosswalks need to be upgraded. And so that's what we're doing. That's 694 00:43:49,250 --> 00:43:51,410 why we're doing this. So thank you. 695 00:43:53,250 --> 00:43:56,530 I like what the team has done to get out in front of this. And to communicate 696 00:43:56,770 --> 00:43:57,970 this is also 697 00:43:56,770 --> 00:43:57,970 this is also 698 00:43:59,490 --> 00:43:59,730 on social media. 699 00:44:01,250 --> 00:44:03,330 For everybody to be informed ahead of time. 700 00:44:04,850 --> 00:44:06,370 The good news is that in October 701 00:44:07,970 --> 00:44:10,850 we're going to be our performance evaluation roadshow 702 00:44:07,970 --> 00:44:10,850 we're going to be our performance evaluation roadshow 703 00:44:12,050 --> 00:44:14,610 in city government is going to begin. And that's where 704 00:44:15,730 --> 00:44:18,690 Dr. Daly and Sheree Kersher, our HR director 705 00:44:21,090 --> 00:44:23,490 and Nick Adams, our organization development 706 00:44:21,090 --> 00:44:23,490 and Nick Adams, our organization development 707 00:44:23,490 --> 00:44:26,610 manager. All of us will be out communicating 708 00:44:27,570 --> 00:44:31,010 with our employees. We're going to be discussing the actual 709 00:44:31,330 --> 00:44:33,890 performance evaluation instrument and their content. 710 00:44:31,330 --> 00:44:33,890 performance evaluation instrument and their content. 711 00:44:35,730 --> 00:44:38,770 So employees have a good understanding of how they're going to be 712 00:44:39,090 --> 00:44:42,450 evaluated and what are their performance factors that 713 00:44:42,850 --> 00:44:43,730 they'll be evaluated with. 714 00:44:45,650 --> 00:44:48,610 And we will have received input, final input 715 00:44:45,650 --> 00:44:48,610 And we will have received input, final input 716 00:44:49,410 --> 00:44:52,130 from our a team, which is employee based. 717 00:44:52,930 --> 00:44:55,090 And so we've got an employee input before we got out. 718 00:44:57,170 --> 00:45:00,610 So the roadshow begins. And we'll get a lot of good feedback from our 719 00:44:57,170 --> 00:45:00,610 So the roadshow begins. And we'll get a lot of good feedback from our 720 00:45:00,770 --> 00:45:04,130 employees. And I suspect that at the end of the day we'll have a very 721 00:45:05,170 --> 00:45:08,610 successful performance evaluation process. So that's going to start in October. 722 00:45:09,890 --> 00:45:12,850 So we talked about the IT, the IT team. We talked about 723 00:45:09,890 --> 00:45:12,850 So we talked about the IT, the IT team. We talked about 724 00:45:13,650 --> 00:45:17,090 the improvements on Main Street. And so I wanted to update you on that and I 725 00:45:17,090 --> 00:45:18,450 finished. Thank you. 726 00:45:20,450 --> 00:45:23,810 Can I come on? Sure. On the Main Street improvements, I just 727 00:45:20,450 --> 00:45:23,810 Can I come on? Sure. On the Main Street improvements, I just 728 00:45:24,050 --> 00:45:27,250 want to chime in that the brick ribbon strips were put in in 729 00:45:28,290 --> 00:45:30,130 2005. So they're 21 years old. 730 00:45:32,370 --> 00:45:35,810 And they're a great addition to downtown. But over time the settling 731 00:45:32,370 --> 00:45:35,810 And they're a great addition to downtown. But over time the settling 732 00:45:35,810 --> 00:45:37,730 of them and so forth has made them 733 00:45:37,970 --> 00:45:41,010 uneven. I saw a comment you know 734 00:45:41,010 --> 00:45:44,450 where. And so I just wanted to clarify that that's 735 00:45:44,450 --> 00:45:45,570 why that is being done. 736 00:45:47,810 --> 00:45:48,050 And occasionally 737 00:45:49,890 --> 00:45:53,330 we have to do that isolated areas. But this is something 738 00:45:53,490 --> 00:45:53,570 that 739 00:45:55,410 --> 00:45:58,530 we needed to pay attention to for a feature that really 740 00:45:55,410 --> 00:45:58,530 we needed to pay attention to for a feature that really 741 00:45:59,010 --> 00:46:02,290 enhances our downtown. Just wanted to throw that in. 742 00:46:03,410 --> 00:46:06,850 Thank you Commissioner. Pfeiffer. Yes, I have something pertaining 743 00:46:06,850 --> 00:46:10,290 to the evaluations. I sent Mike. 744 00:46:06,850 --> 00:46:10,290 to the evaluations. I sent Mike. 745 00:46:12,130 --> 00:46:14,370 An inquiry about potential of looking at. 746 00:46:17,170 --> 00:46:19,490 Electronic evaluation process. 747 00:46:21,010 --> 00:46:24,370 That's what the Florida League of State is used and I just, you know, just came to me that may not 748 00:46:21,010 --> 00:46:24,370 That's what the Florida League of State is used and I just, you know, just came to me that may not 749 00:46:24,370 --> 00:46:27,490 be a bad idea for us to consider. But anyway, I sent that to Mike and I think. 750 00:46:30,610 --> 00:46:33,090 You referred it to Jackie told me so. Well you know what 751 00:46:34,130 --> 00:46:37,490 I thought that was pertaining to the city manager? I was going to say, I was going to 752 00:46:34,130 --> 00:46:37,490 I thought that was pertaining to the city manager? I was going to say, I was going to 753 00:46:37,650 --> 00:46:40,370 add it. No, it yes it did. It pertain. But when I heard 754 00:46:40,450 --> 00:46:43,250 about, in fact Jack had mentioned to me earlier today 755 00:46:44,130 --> 00:46:47,250 when I heard about, in fact I saw the email too where the 756 00:46:44,130 --> 00:46:47,250 when I heard about, in fact I saw the email too where the 757 00:46:48,130 --> 00:46:51,570 evaluated employee evaluations may not be a bad idea to consider. I would 758 00:46:51,650 --> 00:46:54,930 suspect that the first one will be done through a paper instrument 759 00:46:56,050 --> 00:46:58,690 that I would imagine that we could do that 760 00:46:56,050 --> 00:46:58,690 that I would imagine that we could do that 761 00:46:59,170 --> 00:47:02,130 electronically. Yes, I would assume that we could do so. 762 00:47:03,250 --> 00:47:06,530 As far as my evaluation is concerned that I think that's 763 00:47:06,770 --> 00:47:10,130 up to the commission. If you want to do it electronically or you going to do 764 00:47:10,530 --> 00:47:13,970 it, just give me a copy either way. I'm fine. Well 765 00:47:14,050 --> 00:47:17,490 probably I'm thinking I'm not in UL 766 00:47:17,650 --> 00:47:20,370 seat, but probably I'm thinking this year probably read a paper. 767 00:47:21,090 --> 00:47:23,250 But maybe we can work toward next year 768 00:47:21,090 --> 00:47:23,250 But maybe we can work toward next year 769 00:47:23,730 --> 00:47:26,850 electronic. I mean if the commission is okay with that. 770 00:47:27,890 --> 00:47:31,250 Well you can do it electronically. Well no, I'm talking fillable 771 00:47:31,490 --> 00:47:33,010 like a fillable form online. 772 00:47:35,090 --> 00:47:38,290 So the county has where you put in it'll have the evaluation, you do your 773 00:47:38,370 --> 00:47:41,730 rankings and everything and then you hit submit and it'll go to like 774 00:47:42,850 --> 00:47:46,130 them next manager for review and they approve and then it'll go to 775 00:47:46,290 --> 00:47:49,650 an employee and then the employee approves it and they have a meeting 776 00:47:46,290 --> 00:47:49,650 an employee and then the employee approves it and they have a meeting 777 00:47:50,130 --> 00:47:53,490 and then it goes once they approve it then goes through a final set of approvals 778 00:47:53,970 --> 00:47:57,170 and it gets sent into their HR file. So it's like 779 00:47:58,770 --> 00:48:01,890 a computer system driven. It's not 780 00:48:02,210 --> 00:48:04,610 handing paper. I do do it on the PDF. 781 00:48:05,330 --> 00:48:07,090 Yeah. So it's. 782 00:48:09,330 --> 00:48:12,770 Doesn't preclude. Either of us meeting with each other 783 00:48:09,330 --> 00:48:12,770 Doesn't preclude. Either of us meeting with each other 784 00:48:13,330 --> 00:48:16,610 individually. That's what I would like to do is to go over 785 00:48:16,770 --> 00:48:20,210 the evaluation of individually. That's a total 786 00:48:20,370 --> 00:48:23,490 different sermon. Total difference. That's a total 787 00:48:20,370 --> 00:48:23,490 different sermon. Total difference. That's a total 788 00:48:23,890 --> 00:48:26,930 different sermon that yes regardless of what format we have 789 00:48:27,810 --> 00:48:30,370 there's still a meeting. It's respectful and professional to meet with 790 00:48:31,410 --> 00:48:33,490 the person and Sean 791 00:48:34,850 --> 00:48:38,050 at the time we turning in but at least before it gets to us and we get up to the table. 792 00:48:40,130 --> 00:48:41,490 To the diet. So I think yeah 793 00:48:43,250 --> 00:48:46,610 that's even part of the process right Jack? Ie yeah that's even 794 00:48:43,250 --> 00:48:46,610 that's even part of the process right Jack? Ie yeah that's even 795 00:48:46,770 --> 00:48:49,570 part of the process that we must do there. That should be mandatory. But I was just 796 00:48:50,370 --> 00:48:53,570 throwing out for us to look at consider electronic 797 00:48:53,650 --> 00:48:57,090 process. If it makes sense. Yep. Thank 798 00:48:57,170 --> 00:48:58,290 you. All right. 799 00:49:00,930 --> 00:49:01,970 Vice mayor Simpson do you have any? 800 00:49:04,530 --> 00:49:06,930 Now moving on to city attorney communications. 801 00:49:07,970 --> 00:49:10,530 Madam Mayor have nothing specific to report this evening other than 802 00:49:11,490 --> 00:49:14,850 to remind you that you do have a couple of public hearings coming up in a few minutes about 803 00:49:15,010 --> 00:49:17,570 your special assessments. And I will help navigate 804 00:49:19,090 --> 00:49:22,290 other items on your agenda as needed this evening. All right thank you 805 00:49:23,010 --> 00:49:23,970 any legislative updates? 806 00:49:26,210 --> 00:49:29,170 Hang on Leo's got a question roll it back. Okay Sean. 807 00:49:30,530 --> 00:49:33,010 Back to our most famous topic. 808 00:49:34,610 --> 00:49:37,890 Palms and material. So I know you probably haven't done anything 809 00:49:34,610 --> 00:49:37,890 Palms and material. So I know you probably haven't done anything 810 00:49:38,050 --> 00:49:41,410 because we've been so busy on doing other things but it may be time to kind 811 00:49:41,490 --> 00:49:44,930 of take another look at that and see if we can move it forward and put some 812 00:49:45,010 --> 00:49:48,450 closure to it. Yes sir. That is in 813 00:49:45,010 --> 00:49:48,450 closure to it. Yes sir. That is in 814 00:49:48,450 --> 00:49:48,610 closure mode. 815 00:49:50,290 --> 00:49:52,690 But as you might imagine haven't looked at it much in the past few weeks. 816 00:49:54,370 --> 00:49:57,570 But we are on the cusp. So I will 817 00:49:58,210 --> 00:50:01,010 hopefully my next update will be my last update. Okay good 818 00:49:58,210 --> 00:50:01,010 hopefully my next update will be my last update. Okay good 819 00:50:02,290 --> 00:50:02,850 news. Thank you. 820 00:50:05,250 --> 00:50:08,290 Do we have any legislative updates? No. 821 00:50:09,490 --> 00:50:12,930 All right now to agenda modification and 822 00:50:09,490 --> 00:50:12,930 All right now to agenda modification and 823 00:50:12,930 --> 00:50:16,290 approval. Move adoption second moved in second 824 00:50:16,530 --> 00:50:19,970 all in favor any opposed? Motion 825 00:50:20,130 --> 00:50:20,210 carries 826 00:50:21,730 --> 00:50:25,170 now we are at the public comment on agenda items at this time the 827 00:50:21,730 --> 00:50:25,170 now we are at the public comment on agenda items at this time the 828 00:50:25,250 --> 00:50:28,610 commission will receive comments from the public regarding matters that appear on this 829 00:50:28,690 --> 00:50:31,570 agenda not otherwise scheduled for a separate public hearing. 830 00:50:33,490 --> 00:50:36,050 Is anybody have any public comment on any agenda item? 831 00:50:33,490 --> 00:50:36,050 Is anybody have any public comment on any agenda item? 832 00:50:38,130 --> 00:50:41,490 All right seeing none. We will now move to hearings. 833 00:50:42,690 --> 00:50:46,130 First and second readings and public hearings. Madam Mayor your first 834 00:50:46,210 --> 00:50:49,490 item tonight under agenda item 10a is 835 00:50:46,210 --> 00:50:49,490 item tonight under agenda item 10a is 836 00:50:49,730 --> 00:50:51,090 public hearing and adoption of resolution 837 00:50:52,370 --> 00:50:55,730 26-4272-R. This is a 838 00:50:55,810 --> 00:50:59,250 resolution of the city of Bartow Florida relating to the provision of fire protection 839 00:50:55,810 --> 00:50:59,250 resolution of the city of Bartow Florida relating to the provision of fire protection 840 00:50:59,650 --> 00:51:02,930 services facilities and programs in the city of Bartow 841 00:51:03,010 --> 00:51:06,290 Florida. Comprising the annual resolution to reimpose 842 00:51:06,690 --> 00:51:10,130 fire protection assessments against assessed property located within 843 00:51:10,210 --> 00:51:13,250 the city of Bartow for the fiscal year beginning October 844 00:51:10,210 --> 00:51:13,250 the city of Bartow for the fiscal year beginning October 845 00:51:13,490 --> 00:51:16,050 1, 2026 approving the rates of 846 00:51:16,290 --> 00:51:19,570 assessment, approving the assessment role confirming 847 00:51:19,970 --> 00:51:23,410 and amending the preliminary rate resolution and providing for severability 848 00:51:19,970 --> 00:51:23,410 and amending the preliminary rate resolution and providing for severability 849 00:51:23,730 --> 00:51:24,850 and providing for an effective date. 850 00:51:27,250 --> 00:51:28,370 Move adoption. Second. 851 00:51:29,970 --> 00:51:30,610 Ly moved in second. 852 00:51:33,170 --> 00:51:36,450 Before open any discussion before the hearing. Yeah 853 00:51:33,170 --> 00:51:36,450 Before open any discussion before the hearing. Yeah 854 00:51:36,610 --> 00:51:39,810 can you can you help us help me to understand refresh 855 00:51:40,530 --> 00:51:40,610 my. 856 00:51:42,370 --> 00:51:45,730 I will give you a quick refresher Commissioner Longworth 857 00:51:45,810 --> 00:51:49,090 so this is your fire assess. Ment. You may recall that 858 00:51:45,810 --> 00:51:49,090 so this is your fire assess. Ment. You may recall that 859 00:51:49,410 --> 00:51:52,450 the process each year is you pass a preliminary resolution back 860 00:51:53,170 --> 00:51:56,290 in early July usually I think that's when we did it this year. 861 00:51:57,970 --> 00:52:01,330 That sets the stage for any notifications that need to be made 862 00:51:57,970 --> 00:52:01,330 That sets the stage for any notifications that need to be made 863 00:52:02,210 --> 00:52:05,570 and most most importantly sets the stage for the trim notice. So that 864 00:52:05,890 --> 00:52:08,530 the amounts applicable to any particular property. 865 00:52:10,770 --> 00:52:14,210 Or noticed and then they go on the trim notice and then the 866 00:52:10,770 --> 00:52:14,210 Or noticed and then they go on the trim notice and then the 867 00:52:14,770 --> 00:52:18,050 time and date of this hearing tonight final adoption is noticed as well. 868 00:52:19,650 --> 00:52:21,730 Jacket could probably tell the particulars of the publication process 869 00:52:23,730 --> 00:52:25,730 and then I'll defer to Pete on the final numbers 870 00:52:28,210 --> 00:52:31,250 but there's a there's a maximum amount that you're allowed to assess. 871 00:52:33,490 --> 00:52:36,210 There's an actual amount that you're going to assess that's not always the same number 872 00:52:33,490 --> 00:52:36,210 There's an actual amount that you're going to assess that's not always the same number 873 00:52:37,970 --> 00:52:40,690 and then you do have a breakdown on page three of your materials 874 00:52:41,410 --> 00:52:44,290 and the resolution that shows the breakdown on 875 00:52:45,010 --> 00:52:48,290 particular properties as you may recall homes are 876 00:52:45,010 --> 00:52:48,290 particular properties as you may recall homes are 877 00:52:48,530 --> 00:52:50,610 broken into a few categories based on square feet 878 00:52:52,850 --> 00:52:56,050 multi-family are based on dwelling units and then things like 879 00:52:56,450 --> 00:52:59,810 industrial and commercial are based on square footage and there's a calculation that goes into 880 00:52:56,450 --> 00:52:59,810 industrial and commercial are based on square footage and there's a calculation that goes into 881 00:52:59,890 --> 00:53:03,250 that. Right so I'll let Pete I'll talk I'm stop talking about 882 00:53:03,330 --> 00:53:05,970 numbers because I just exhausted my expertise on that. 883 00:53:08,930 --> 00:53:10,850 But this basically the same process you've done for many 884 00:53:10,850 --> 00:53:13,890 years. This is the public hearing 885 00:53:10,850 --> 00:53:13,890 years. This is the public hearing 886 00:53:14,850 --> 00:53:18,130 it's probably the most important thing I can say. This is the public hearing this does not 887 00:53:18,370 --> 00:53:21,810 come back to you in two weeks. Your budget and your millage and all that comes back 888 00:53:22,050 --> 00:53:25,250 in a couple weeks but tonight is it for fire and storm water. 889 00:53:22,050 --> 00:53:25,250 in a couple weeks but tonight is it for fire and storm water. 890 00:53:26,610 --> 00:53:29,890 And storm water will be the next one. So Pete I don't know if I just said a bunch of stuff 891 00:53:30,050 --> 00:53:31,010 wrong so please correct me 892 00:53:32,610 --> 00:53:36,050 good evening Commissioners City manager in the city attorney know everything you said 893 00:53:32,610 --> 00:53:36,050 good evening Commissioners City manager in the city attorney know everything you said 894 00:53:36,130 --> 00:53:39,330 is correct one thing that you didn't say that I'll add 895 00:53:39,570 --> 00:53:42,370 just for the fun of everybody's knowledge is this resolution 896 00:53:43,170 --> 00:53:46,530 is estimated to generate about 4.8 million dollars in revenue 897 00:53:46,690 --> 00:53:49,890 for the fire district which represents approximately 70% of their 898 00:53:46,690 --> 00:53:49,890 for the fire district which represents approximately 70% of their 899 00:53:50,050 --> 00:53:52,690 budget. As you may remember 900 00:53:53,730 --> 00:53:57,170 historically the fire assessment is set to capture up 901 00:53:57,410 --> 00:54:00,610 to 75% of the budget but it also had a 902 00:53:57,410 --> 00:54:00,610 to 75% of the budget but it also had a 903 00:54:01,090 --> 00:54:04,530 dollar maximum which is where we at which is why it's not at 75% the remaining 904 00:54:04,930 --> 00:54:06,770 $2 million of their budget is coming from the general fund. 905 00:54:09,410 --> 00:54:10,130 All right thank you Pete. 906 00:54:11,730 --> 00:54:14,530 At this time we will go ahead and have our public hearing regarding 907 00:54:15,810 --> 00:54:16,290 resolution number 908 00:54:16,530 --> 00:54:19,410 26-4272-R. 909 00:54:20,610 --> 00:54:21,730 Is there any public comment on this item? 910 00:54:24,770 --> 00:54:27,490 Seeing none we will close the public hearing and go to a roll call. 911 00:54:29,250 --> 00:54:31,410 Commissioner Paul aye Mr. Long. 912 00:54:35,010 --> 00:54:35,090 Aye. 913 00:54:38,370 --> 00:54:41,810 Commissioners thank you your next item under 10B is public hearing and adoption of 914 00:54:41,970 --> 00:54:45,410 resolution number 26-4273-R 915 00:54:46,130 --> 00:54:49,250 this is a resolution of the city of Bartow Florida relating to the provision of 916 00:54:46,130 --> 00:54:49,250 this is a resolution of the city of Bartow Florida relating to the provision of 917 00:54:49,730 --> 00:54:53,170 stormwater improvement and management services facilities and programs 918 00:54:53,490 --> 00:54:56,610 in the city of Bartow Florida. Comprising the annual resolution 919 00:54:56,930 --> 00:54:59,570 to reimpose stormwater improvement and service assessments 920 00:55:00,370 --> 00:55:03,570 against assessed property located within the city of Bartow 921 00:55:04,130 --> 00:55:07,490 for the fiscal year beginning October 1, 2026 approving 922 00:55:07,570 --> 00:55:09,970 the rates of assessment approving the assessment role 923 00:55:10,930 --> 00:55:14,210 confirming and amending the preliminary rate resolution providing for 924 00:55:10,930 --> 00:55:14,210 confirming and amending the preliminary rate resolution providing for 925 00:55:14,530 --> 00:55:17,890 severability and providing for an effective date. Motion to 926 00:55:17,970 --> 00:55:21,330 approve second. Married in second is there any 927 00:55:21,490 --> 00:55:24,850 discussion on this one? Commissioners I would just similarly 928 00:55:21,490 --> 00:55:24,850 discussion on this one? Commissioners I would just similarly 929 00:55:25,010 --> 00:55:27,330 point you to page A3 of this resolution 930 00:55:28,610 --> 00:55:32,050 that breaks down breaks down the total amount to be generated as well as the 931 00:55:32,210 --> 00:55:33,650 different categories of assessment. 932 00:55:35,970 --> 00:55:38,850 And then any further questions on that I would defer to Mr. Lear. 933 00:55:35,970 --> 00:55:38,850 And then any further questions on that I would defer to Mr. Lear. 934 00:55:41,730 --> 00:55:45,170 You have anything you want to add to this one? Again same as the last one this one's 935 00:55:45,170 --> 00:55:48,370 this one is will generate significantly less revenue it represents a 936 00:55:45,170 --> 00:55:48,370 this one is will generate significantly less revenue it represents a 937 00:55:48,450 --> 00:55:51,730 3% increase which was approved as part of the the rate study that was done 938 00:55:52,050 --> 00:55:52,290 a few years ago 939 00:55:53,970 --> 00:55:56,050 revenue estimated to be generated by this assessment is 940 00:55:56,770 --> 00:55:59,810 $1,740 914.03. 941 00:56:02,050 --> 00:56:05,090 Okay and is that is that in a percentage as well of the budget or it's not 942 00:56:05,570 --> 00:56:08,450 no that is the budget for the storm water they get 943 00:56:09,090 --> 00:56:12,130 their gotcha revenue from the source gotcha yes understand 944 00:56:09,090 --> 00:56:12,130 their gotcha revenue from the source gotcha yes understand 945 00:56:13,010 --> 00:56:16,370 all right any further questions on this item? All right 946 00:56:16,770 --> 00:56:20,210 I'm going to open the public comment if you have anything 947 00:56:20,450 --> 00:56:22,130 any comment regarding resolution number 948 00:56:22,290 --> 00:56:25,410 26-4273-R 949 00:56:22,290 --> 00:56:25,410 26-4273-R 950 00:56:25,810 --> 00:56:26,210 now's the time. 951 00:56:29,970 --> 00:56:33,010 Seeing that I'm going to close the public hearing Jackie Rokaw please 952 00:56:33,650 --> 00:56:34,530 Commissioner Paul aye. 953 00:56:37,170 --> 00:56:37,490 Are aye. 954 00:56:42,130 --> 00:56:44,930 That now brings us to the public hearing and adoption of the proposed 955 00:56:45,410 --> 00:56:48,050 tentative millage rate and proposed tentative budget. 956 00:56:53,250 --> 00:56:56,690 Madam Mayor if you'll convene your public hearing. And then turn it over to 957 00:56:57,010 --> 00:56:59,170 Pete and we'll run through all the steps of this process 958 00:57:01,010 --> 00:57:04,370 and then you'll you'll adjourn the public hearing at the tail end of this so we will 959 00:57:04,450 --> 00:57:07,810 now open the public hearing for this item and I'm going to 960 00:57:07,890 --> 00:57:08,690 turn it over to Pete. 961 00:57:10,930 --> 00:57:13,570 Thank you mayor. So we have a bunch of required 962 00:57:10,930 --> 00:57:13,570 Thank you mayor. So we have a bunch of required 963 00:57:14,050 --> 00:57:16,530 statutory readings so you'll have to excuse my exciting tone 964 00:57:17,490 --> 00:57:20,530 and language that I'm about to partake in first is the introduction 965 00:57:21,010 --> 00:57:22,130 which is item 10c2 966 00:57:23,650 --> 00:57:25,650 this hearing has been convened pursuant to section 967 00:57:23,650 --> 00:57:25,650 this hearing has been convened pursuant to section 968 00:57:26,370 --> 00:57:29,810 200.065 2C and E Florida statutes 969 00:57:30,690 --> 00:57:34,130 for the purpose of receiving comments questions requests and/or complaints from the public 970 00:57:34,450 --> 00:57:37,890 regarding the proposed millage rate and budget the city commission 971 00:57:34,450 --> 00:57:37,890 regarding the proposed millage rate and budget the city commission 972 00:57:37,970 --> 00:57:40,930 of the city of Bartow Florida is the taxing authority in this proceeding 973 00:57:41,410 --> 00:57:44,850 prior to the conclusion of this hearing the Commission will adopt a tentative general millage rate 974 00:57:44,850 --> 00:57:48,130 for the 2006 tax year and a tentative budget for the 975 00:57:48,450 --> 00:57:49,650 2027 fiscal year. 976 00:57:53,490 --> 00:57:56,450 So that's the introduction. Next we have is item 10 977 00:57:56,770 --> 00:57:59,170 C3A which is the proposed millage rate 978 00:58:01,090 --> 00:58:04,210 general millage rate is 6.1080 979 00:58:05,730 --> 00:58:08,530 mils said rate represents a 2.66% 980 00:58:09,090 --> 00:58:10,770 increase over the rollback rate of 981 00:58:11,410 --> 00:58:14,850 5.9495 milliliters computed pursuant to 982 00:58:11,410 --> 00:58:14,850 5.9495 milliliters computed pursuant to 983 00:58:15,010 --> 00:58:18,050 section 200.0651 of 984 00:58:18,450 --> 00:58:19,090 Florida statutes. 985 00:58:21,490 --> 00:58:22,770 Are there any questions on that item. 986 00:58:25,810 --> 00:58:26,930 Any questions from the question? 987 00:58:28,450 --> 00:58:31,490 No. Carry on next we'll move on to the next one which is 988 00:58:33,170 --> 00:58:36,130 the proposed tentative budget the proposed expenditures 989 00:58:36,850 --> 00:58:38,210 excluding transfers total 990 00:58:38,690 --> 00:58:42,610 $130,731,941 991 00:58:43,970 --> 00:58:46,370 transfers total $12,951 992 00:58:48,770 --> 00:58:50,610 and proposed balances and reserves total 993 00:58:51,170 --> 00:58:53,810 $2,110,000 therefore the proposed 994 00:58:54,290 --> 00:58:55,730 2026 budget totals 995 00:58:57,010 --> 00:59:00,370 $145,793,441 996 00:59:01,890 --> 00:59:02,850 is there any discussion on that one? 997 00:59:04,690 --> 00:59:07,730 Any discussion from the commission saying none carry on? 998 00:59:08,530 --> 00:59:08,610 All right. 999 00:59:13,010 --> 00:59:15,970 Since there was no discussion there's no amendments to the proposed tentative budget 1000 00:59:17,090 --> 00:59:19,570 or recomputation of the proposed tenant of military. 1001 00:59:20,850 --> 00:59:24,210 So the next is item six which is the 1002 00:59:25,010 --> 00:59:26,690 resolution of the city commission of the city. 1003 00:59:28,290 --> 00:59:31,410 Excuse me resolution of the city commission of the city of Bartow 1004 00:59:31,570 --> 00:59:34,850 Florida adopting a tentative general millage rate for the 2026 1005 00:59:35,250 --> 00:59:38,290 tax year declaring the percentage by which said military rate exceeds the 1006 00:59:35,250 --> 00:59:38,290 tax year declaring the percentage by which said military rate exceeds the 1007 00:59:38,450 --> 00:59:41,650 rollback rate characterizing said percentage as a 1008 00:59:41,810 --> 00:59:45,250 percentage increase in property taxes and providing for an effective date. 1009 00:59:46,690 --> 00:59:46,930 Move without 1010 00:59:48,530 --> 00:59:49,970 a mayor for the record that is resolution 1011 00:59:48,530 --> 00:59:49,970 a mayor for the record that is resolution 1012 00:59:50,450 --> 00:59:52,530 26-4275-R. 1013 00:59:55,650 --> 00:59:59,010 Okay is public hearing on this item? You can 1014 00:59:59,090 --> 01:00:02,210 invite public comment and don't know if you'll have any but 1015 00:59:59,090 --> 01:00:02,210 invite public comment and don't know if you'll have any but 1016 01:00:02,850 --> 01:00:05,250 does anybody from the public have any comment on this agenda item? 1017 01:00:07,570 --> 01:00:10,850 Seeing none will move or wait we gotta I'm sorry we got a vote 1018 01:00:11,570 --> 01:00:14,850 right well I got a question and my question is 1019 01:00:11,570 --> 01:00:14,850 right well I got a question and my question is 1020 01:00:15,330 --> 01:00:15,490 would you 1021 01:00:17,650 --> 01:00:20,930 announce that right again the millage raid again yes sir 1022 01:00:21,330 --> 01:00:24,530 it is 6.1080 mL it's the same rate as last year. 1023 01:00:26,770 --> 01:00:29,890 All right I'm sorry 6.10 8 0 1024 01:00:30,610 --> 01:00:31,570 8 0 all right thank you. 1025 01:00:34,690 --> 01:00:37,730 All right do we do we need to vote on this one okay go ahead. 1026 01:00:34,690 --> 01:00:37,730 All right do we do we need to vote on this one okay go ahead. 1027 01:00:39,570 --> 01:00:41,650 Mr. Ball aye Mr. Longworth. 1028 01:00:44,690 --> 01:00:44,850 Simpson. 1029 01:00:50,130 --> 01:00:53,490 All right so the next item actually relates to the last one which is the 1030 01:00:53,650 --> 01:00:57,090 statutory disclosures on that millage rate says the general millage 1031 01:00:57,090 --> 01:00:58,690 rate proposed for final adoption is 1032 01:00:59,250 --> 01:01:02,690 6.1080 mL said rate represents a 1033 01:00:59,250 --> 01:01:02,690 6.1080 mL said rate represents a 1034 01:01:03,010 --> 01:01:05,810 2.66% increase over the rollback rate of 1035 01:01:06,290 --> 01:01:09,170 5.9495 mills computed 1036 01:01:09,650 --> 01:01:13,090 percent to section 200.065 2 C Florida 1037 01:01:13,250 --> 01:01:15,570 statutes and is hereby characterized as a 1038 01:01:16,610 --> 01:01:19,730 6.16% increase in property taxes to be 1039 01:01:19,890 --> 01:01:22,610 levied by the city commission of the city of Bartow Florida 1040 01:01:23,330 --> 01:01:24,610 the taxing authority in this proceeding. 1041 01:01:30,530 --> 01:01:33,410 It's the next item we have is the adoption of the tentative budget 1042 01:01:34,690 --> 01:01:36,530 resolution 20 resolution number 1043 01:01:36,850 --> 01:01:40,050 26-4276r a resolution of the 1044 01:01:36,850 --> 01:01:40,050 26-4276r a resolution of the 1045 01:01:40,450 --> 01:01:43,730 city commission of the city of Bartow Florida adopting a tentative 1046 01:01:43,890 --> 01:01:44,290 budget for the 1047 01:01:45,890 --> 01:01:49,330 2027 fiscal year providing that a copy of said budget 1048 01:01:45,890 --> 01:01:49,330 2027 fiscal year providing that a copy of said budget 1049 01:01:49,490 --> 01:01:52,770 shall be filed in the office of the director of finance in providing for an effective date. 1050 01:01:58,050 --> 01:01:58,130 Second. 1051 01:01:59,650 --> 01:02:02,930 Properly moved in second in is there any discussion on the 1052 01:01:59,650 --> 01:02:02,930 Properly moved in second in is there any discussion on the 1053 01:02:03,090 --> 01:02:03,170 item? 1054 01:02:07,250 --> 01:02:09,170 All right is there any public comment on this item? 1055 01:02:12,370 --> 01:02:13,170 Seeing none Jackie? 1056 01:02:16,690 --> 01:02:19,650 Mr. Paul? Aye Mr. Longworth Commissioner. 1057 01:02:21,330 --> 01:02:22,130 Simpson? Aye? 1058 01:02:25,650 --> 01:02:29,010 All right here's our last item which is the announcement of the date and time 1059 01:02:29,410 --> 01:02:32,770 to adopt the final millage rate and final budget that will be 1060 01:02:32,930 --> 01:02:35,810 September 15 2026 at 6 p.m. 1061 01:02:36,450 --> 01:02:37,650 here at city commission chambers. 1062 01:02:36,450 --> 01:02:37,650 here at city commission chambers. 1063 01:02:39,970 --> 01:02:40,050 All right. 1064 01:02:42,210 --> 01:02:45,410 All right I think that. What 15. 1065 01:02:45,890 --> 01:02:48,770 Okay I'm sorry I thought she was telling me something. 1066 01:02:50,530 --> 01:02:53,570 Okay at this time we will go ahead and adjourn this public 1067 01:02:53,810 --> 01:02:54,130 hearing. 1068 01:02:55,970 --> 01:02:58,130 That will now bring us back to the regular agenda 1069 01:02:59,410 --> 01:03:02,850 and on item number 11 consent agenda which includes the approval 1070 01:02:59,410 --> 01:03:02,850 and on item number 11 consent agenda which includes the approval 1071 01:03:02,930 --> 01:03:06,290 of the August 17 2026 city commission 1072 01:03:06,370 --> 01:03:09,330 regular meeting minutes approval of the July 22 1073 01:03:09,810 --> 01:03:12,770 2026 city commission budget workshop minutes. 1074 01:03:14,610 --> 01:03:18,050 A workshop one minutes approval of the July 24 1075 01:03:18,690 --> 01:03:22,050 2026 city commission budget workshop two minutes 1076 01:03:23,250 --> 01:03:26,610 approval of city commissioner absences for August 17 2026 1077 01:03:23,250 --> 01:03:26,610 approval of city commissioner absences for August 17 2026 1078 01:03:26,930 --> 01:03:29,490 of which there were none move adoption. Second 1079 01:03:30,690 --> 01:03:34,050 all in favor any opposed? All right item 1080 01:03:34,210 --> 01:03:35,010 number 12 other business 1081 01:03:36,610 --> 01:03:39,410 old business we have none new business we have none that now brings us to 1082 01:03:36,610 --> 01:03:39,410 old business we have none new business we have none that now brings us to 1083 01:03:39,650 --> 01:03:42,930 resolutions item a Sean? Thank you Madam Mayor let me read the 1084 01:03:43,010 --> 01:03:46,370 title and after you get your motion in second I do have a few comments 1085 01:03:46,850 --> 01:03:49,090 to walk through here this is resolution 1086 01:03:49,650 --> 01:03:52,850 26-427 4-R. This is a resolution 1087 01:03:53,090 --> 01:03:56,290 of the city commission of the city of Bartow Florida establishing a community 1088 01:03:56,610 --> 01:03:59,650 redevelopment advisory committee for the Bartow Community 1089 01:04:00,130 --> 01:04:03,410 Redevelopment Agency providing for qualifications members 1090 01:04:00,130 --> 01:04:03,410 Redevelopment Agency providing for qualifications members 1091 01:04:03,890 --> 01:04:06,770 in defining roles and responsibilities and providing an effective date 1092 01:04:07,490 --> 01:04:08,450 move adopted second. 1093 01:04:10,130 --> 01:04:13,570 So Commissioners just by way of quick introduction. And I certainly 1094 01:04:13,730 --> 01:04:17,010 invite your feedback as appropriate and just for clarification 1095 01:04:17,650 --> 01:04:21,010 for citizens who may have been paying attention to recent changes with 1096 01:04:21,090 --> 01:04:24,130 the CRA this is specifically a 1097 01:04:24,370 --> 01:04:27,490 proposed advisory committee directly to the CRA board 1098 01:04:24,370 --> 01:04:27,490 proposed advisory committee directly to the CRA board 1099 01:04:28,530 --> 01:04:29,330 that would be tasked with 1100 01:04:30,930 --> 01:04:33,490 responsibilities and roles as directed by the 1101 01:04:33,730 --> 01:04:37,010 CRA. This is not the same as the other concept we've been 1102 01:04:37,250 --> 01:04:40,290 discussing about a larger community development 1103 01:04:37,250 --> 01:04:40,290 discussing about a larger community development 1104 01:04:40,930 --> 01:04:43,730 advisory board which might have broader 1105 01:04:44,770 --> 01:04:45,330 responsibilities 1106 01:04:46,930 --> 01:04:50,130 perhaps more membership that's that we're still working through that one. But this is 1107 01:04:46,930 --> 01:04:50,130 perhaps more membership that's that we're still working through that one. But this is 1108 01:04:50,450 --> 01:04:53,810 the direct one that we wanted to get moving first because it's directly related to 1109 01:04:54,370 --> 01:04:56,850 your your new functions as a CRA board with your other members. 1110 01:04:58,770 --> 01:05:01,890 Forgive me if there's any mistakes here, but let me tell you how I've structured this 1111 01:04:58,770 --> 01:05:01,890 Forgive me if there's any mistakes here, but let me tell you how I've structured this 1112 01:05:02,770 --> 01:05:05,810 and then solicit your feedback. I structured this with a 1113 01:05:06,290 --> 01:05:09,570 five member advisory committee. I know there was some talk about five or seven. 1114 01:05:10,850 --> 01:05:14,050 I seem to remember five so I went with five if you want to do something different than that 1115 01:05:10,850 --> 01:05:14,050 I seem to remember five so I went with five if you want to do something different than that 1116 01:05:14,610 --> 01:05:15,570 we could talk about that this evening. 1117 01:05:17,090 --> 01:05:19,810 You'll see that I built in some staggered terms with the initial 1118 01:05:20,210 --> 01:05:23,570 appointments. So I think the idea here is once you create this 1119 01:05:25,170 --> 01:05:28,050 you we can work with Jackie to set up your application 1120 01:05:25,170 --> 01:05:28,050 you we can work with Jackie to set up your application 1121 01:05:28,690 --> 01:05:30,770 process and how long you want to accept applications 1122 01:05:32,210 --> 01:05:35,650 and then how you might go about selecting the members. Similar to 1123 01:05:35,730 --> 01:05:39,170 when we did the appointments for the two extra CRA board members. 1124 01:05:35,730 --> 01:05:39,170 when we did the appointments for the two extra CRA board members. 1125 01:05:40,850 --> 01:05:44,210 One was a two year term one was a four year term to kind of set up that natural 1126 01:05:44,610 --> 01:05:46,850 stagger. This is structure in the same way. 1127 01:05:48,610 --> 01:05:51,810 That the first two folks will have a two year term the other three would have a four 1128 01:05:48,610 --> 01:05:51,810 That the first two folks will have a two year term the other three would have a four 1129 01:05:52,050 --> 01:05:55,330 year term and then that way. They're not all hitting for renewal 1130 01:05:55,570 --> 01:05:55,810 at the same time. 1131 01:05:57,330 --> 01:06:00,370 So that's obviously subject to discussion if you'd like to do so otherwise 1132 01:06:01,010 --> 01:06:04,370 that should work well. There are basic duties and responsibilities that 1133 01:06:01,010 --> 01:06:04,370 that should work well. There are basic duties and responsibilities that 1134 01:06:04,450 --> 01:06:07,490 are spelled out. I drafted that somewhat 1135 01:06:07,650 --> 01:06:11,090 intentionally generic because I think this 1136 01:06:11,250 --> 01:06:11,490 is going to be 1137 01:06:13,090 --> 01:06:15,250 kind of an influx thing a fluid thing as you go forward. 1138 01:06:13,090 --> 01:06:15,250 kind of an influx thing a fluid thing as you go forward. 1139 01:06:16,770 --> 01:06:19,730 Depending on how many things you sort of task that advisory committee with. 1140 01:06:21,170 --> 01:06:24,530 And I would say otherwise we can always come back and amend this resolution 1141 01:06:25,410 --> 01:06:28,690 in the future if we need to tweak something. Like add more members 1142 01:06:25,410 --> 01:06:28,690 in the future if we need to tweak something. Like add more members 1143 01:06:29,730 --> 01:06:33,090 or change the terms or something like that. So hopefully this gets us a nice 1144 01:06:33,490 --> 01:06:36,930 good framework to get it moving. And then you can talk about how you want to go 1145 01:06:36,930 --> 01:06:38,050 about appointing members. 1146 01:06:39,810 --> 01:06:43,090 And then we'll work on how it all functions in the real world as we go forward. 1147 01:06:44,450 --> 01:06:47,810 So I just wanted to give that basic introduction and certainly stand for any questions you 1148 01:06:47,890 --> 01:06:50,930 may have. All right does anyone have any questions 1149 01:06:47,890 --> 01:06:50,930 may have. All right does anyone have any questions 1150 01:06:51,410 --> 01:06:53,330 regarding this resolution for a city attorney? 1151 01:06:57,570 --> 01:06:59,570 So Sean just to clarify we will take and make. 1152 01:07:01,570 --> 01:07:04,530 Descriptions of duties and responsibilities at a later 1153 01:07:01,570 --> 01:07:04,530 Descriptions of duties and responsibilities at a later 1154 01:07:04,690 --> 01:07:07,170 time. There are some spelled out here 1155 01:07:08,370 --> 01:07:10,690 more generic. I'm thinking that 1156 01:07:12,210 --> 01:07:12,290 when 1157 01:07:13,810 --> 01:07:16,930 Jackie's office puts out solicitations for applicants 1158 01:07:13,810 --> 01:07:16,930 Jackie's office puts out solicitations for applicants 1159 01:07:19,090 --> 01:07:21,090 we would either attach this or copy those same 1160 01:07:22,770 --> 01:07:25,970 duties and responsibilities. Some folks that are interested probably already know all that stuff. 1161 01:07:27,250 --> 01:07:30,530 But new applicants may not. And then I think my thinking 1162 01:07:31,650 --> 01:07:32,130 in this obviously subject to. 1163 01:07:34,610 --> 01:07:36,370 Both of the hats you're wearing in this 1164 01:07:37,250 --> 01:07:39,730 situation. City commission and CRA board 1165 01:07:37,250 --> 01:07:39,730 situation. City commission and CRA board 1166 01:07:39,730 --> 01:07:43,170 members. If you decide down the 1167 01:07:43,170 --> 01:07:46,610 road that there are some specific duties that you really would like 1168 01:07:46,770 --> 01:07:49,810 this committee to be in charge of or responsible for. And it's not 1169 01:07:50,210 --> 01:07:53,410 otherwise captured here. We could always come back and tweak the 1170 01:07:50,210 --> 01:07:53,410 otherwise captured here. We could always come back and tweak the 1171 01:07:55,970 --> 01:07:57,650 roles and responsibilities as you see fit. 1172 01:08:00,690 --> 01:08:01,650 Any other any additional questions? 1173 01:08:08,290 --> 01:08:09,410 I would not on the number 1174 01:08:11,410 --> 01:08:12,770 five doesn't bother me but. 1175 01:08:14,690 --> 01:08:17,890 We forgot to. I don't know. I mean the five is okay. 1176 01:08:18,930 --> 01:08:21,570 You know seven is better for me. Just 1177 01:08:22,610 --> 01:08:25,970 to open it up to more residents. Well didn't we because we were going to get one 1178 01:08:26,210 --> 01:08:28,130 for Malturas, one for that was the other 1179 01:08:26,210 --> 01:08:28,130 for Malturas, one for that was the other 1180 01:08:29,810 --> 01:08:33,490 committee. 1181 01:08:33,570 --> 01:08:36,290 I did leave out an important part in Commissioner Longworth made me think of 1182 01:08:36,450 --> 01:08:39,890 it. So yes as to the other committee that 1183 01:08:36,450 --> 01:08:39,890 it. So yes as to the other committee that 1184 01:08:39,890 --> 01:08:41,650 we're still working on. That's the one where we talked about. 1185 01:08:43,490 --> 01:08:46,930 Representatives from other outside city levels. We got too many boards going here. The 1186 01:08:46,930 --> 01:08:50,370 qualifications here for this group whether it's five or seven. Would be the same 1187 01:08:50,690 --> 01:08:54,050 qualification. Board members live 1188 01:08:54,050 --> 01:08:57,410 somewhere in the city. Don't have to be from the CRA. You all don't have to be 1189 01:08:57,490 --> 01:09:00,450 from the CRA. I think you all when you make your initial 1190 01:09:00,690 --> 01:09:03,170 appointments. Particularly the first time 1191 01:09:00,690 --> 01:09:03,170 appointments. Particularly the first time 1192 01:09:03,170 --> 01:09:05,810 around. And I hope you get a lot of applicants. 1193 01:09:07,170 --> 01:09:10,290 Whether they're former board members or other other 1194 01:09:10,690 --> 01:09:13,810 volunteers in the city. If you decide that you want 1195 01:09:14,210 --> 01:09:17,650 kind of a cross section of locations where people live, you could 1196 01:09:14,210 --> 01:09:17,650 kind of a cross section of locations where people live, you could 1197 01:09:17,650 --> 01:09:19,170 certainly factor that into your rankings. 1198 01:09:21,250 --> 01:09:24,530 If you want all CRA people then you could vote accordingly. 1199 01:09:25,970 --> 01:09:27,410 And then back to Commissioner Longworth's 1200 01:09:25,970 --> 01:09:27,410 And then back to Commissioner Longworth's 1201 01:09:27,570 --> 01:09:30,930 point. I don't have a dog in the fight. The five 1202 01:09:31,010 --> 01:09:32,530 versus seven there's pros and cons either way. 1203 01:09:34,450 --> 01:09:37,090 And I would say if you go with either one of those 1204 01:09:38,290 --> 01:09:41,650 and you decide later well we got too many or we don't have enough. You can always 1205 01:09:38,290 --> 01:09:41,650 and you decide later well we got too many or we don't have enough. You can always 1206 01:09:42,130 --> 01:09:45,490 change it. But this definitely gets you moving. It's 1207 01:09:45,570 --> 01:09:48,130 probably easier to add than subtract on that particular 1208 01:09:49,490 --> 01:09:50,530 home front. Just my opinion. 1209 01:09:49,490 --> 01:09:50,530 home front. Just my opinion. 1210 01:09:53,090 --> 01:09:54,130 Yeah. So I just put that out there 1211 01:09:56,290 --> 01:09:59,410 seven instead of the five. Again. My premise is just 1212 01:10:00,130 --> 01:10:02,530 to you know open up more opportunities for the citizens to 1213 01:10:00,130 --> 01:10:02,530 to you know open up more opportunities for the citizens to 1214 01:10:02,770 --> 01:10:04,850 participate. I do like the idea of 1215 01:10:05,490 --> 01:10:08,050 seven. I think just for 1216 01:10:08,930 --> 01:10:12,370 functioning board making sure that we have enough people around 1217 01:10:12,450 --> 01:10:15,730 the table when they're making decisions and recommendations and if you have five 1218 01:10:12,450 --> 01:10:15,730 the table when they're making decisions and recommendations and if you have five 1219 01:10:16,130 --> 01:10:19,570 and people are out then you're working with a quorum of three and I 1220 01:10:19,650 --> 01:10:23,010 just think five or seven allows us to have more people around the table making decisions. 1221 01:10:28,130 --> 01:10:30,210 Commissioners if there is a consensus to go with seven. 1222 01:10:32,050 --> 01:10:35,170 What I would ask you to do is just and you don't we don't have to get into 1223 01:10:35,570 --> 01:10:39,010 the minutia of the red line here. But section three 1224 01:10:35,570 --> 01:10:39,010 the minutia of the red line here. But section three 1225 01:10:39,010 --> 01:10:42,450 of the resolution sets forth the five with 1226 01:10:42,690 --> 01:10:45,330 the first two having a two year term so on and so forth. 1227 01:10:46,370 --> 01:10:49,730 If somebody wants to make a motion to amend to make it seven 1228 01:10:50,770 --> 01:10:53,810 and stagger the terms accordingly. Jackie and I can go back and make sure that. 1229 01:10:55,650 --> 01:10:59,090 All the T's are crossed and the eyes are dotted. But I think that would get across 1230 01:10:59,170 --> 01:11:01,650 the intent of your goal to go with seven. 1231 01:11:03,330 --> 01:11:06,290 And then you could vote on that amendment and then come back and vote on the. 1232 01:11:07,570 --> 01:11:09,250 Resolution as amended and then we're good to go. 1233 01:11:12,290 --> 01:11:15,170 I'll make a motion to amend the resolution 1234 01:11:12,290 --> 01:11:15,170 I'll make a motion to amend the resolution 1235 01:11:15,970 --> 01:11:19,170 from five members to seven and then stagger 1236 01:11:20,290 --> 01:11:22,450 the length of time for service. Second. 1237 01:11:23,810 --> 01:11:25,650 Properly mood insecut any discussion on that motion? 1238 01:11:28,530 --> 01:11:31,010 All right. All in favor of that motion. 1239 01:11:33,170 --> 01:11:35,650 Oh I gotta do a roll call for that. I'm sorry. Go ahead Jackie. 1240 01:11:37,090 --> 01:11:37,170 No. 1241 01:11:45,010 --> 01:11:45,090 I. 1242 01:11:51,010 --> 01:11:53,410 All right now back to the resolution at hand. 1243 01:11:54,690 --> 01:11:58,130 I had a motion in a second on that right okay yes so yeah so I have 1244 01:11:58,290 --> 01:12:00,130 a question. I know Gary 1245 01:12:01,890 --> 01:12:02,850 you asked a question about 1246 01:12:04,610 --> 01:12:07,810 the do's and don'ts or the you know the duties of that 1247 01:12:08,050 --> 01:12:09,410 committee. When do we talk about that? 1248 01:12:12,930 --> 01:12:15,650 Resolution all right okay where is it? Basic yes? 1249 01:12:12,930 --> 01:12:15,650 Resolution all right okay where is it? Basic yes? 1250 01:12:17,650 --> 01:12:18,610 Sorry I turned my mic off. 1251 01:12:20,130 --> 01:12:23,410 A lot of this was pulled from materials from our friends 1252 01:12:23,730 --> 01:12:27,010 in Winter Haven and other places that have similar committees. So 1253 01:12:23,730 --> 01:12:27,010 in Winter Haven and other places that have similar committees. So 1254 01:12:27,250 --> 01:12:30,450 it's it's general stuff like gain an input information on community 1255 01:12:30,610 --> 01:12:33,810 redevelopment issues. Gather pertinent information on ongoing 1256 01:12:35,010 --> 01:12:38,450 implementation of the plan. The real big one is perform other tasks 1257 01:12:39,010 --> 01:12:41,970 as might be specifically delegated by the board. And so 1258 01:12:39,010 --> 01:12:41,970 as might be specifically delegated by the board. And so 1259 01:12:42,450 --> 01:12:45,810 it's the guts is in there and I think those categories 1260 01:12:46,850 --> 01:12:50,210 back in section four will cover most of what you all want them 1261 01:12:50,290 --> 01:12:50,370 to do. 1262 01:12:52,850 --> 01:12:55,090 This should be the last page of your packet 1263 01:12:56,290 --> 01:12:57,570 it's two pages at the very end. 1264 01:13:00,210 --> 01:13:03,410 Ed here pass that down if she needs it. 1265 01:13:00,210 --> 01:13:03,410 Ed here pass that down if she needs it. 1266 01:13:04,130 --> 01:13:05,890 No, I mean I pulled up the wrong one. 1267 01:13:07,490 --> 01:13:07,730 Look at mine. 1268 01:13:10,370 --> 01:13:13,570 But the idea with those generic categories was to 1269 01:13:14,450 --> 01:13:15,330 give you a lot of flexibility 1270 01:13:14,450 --> 01:13:15,330 give you a lot of flexibility 1271 01:13:17,090 --> 01:13:19,090 and so to the question of you know when do you talk about 1272 01:13:19,410 --> 01:13:21,730 specifics? I think that comes up 1273 01:13:24,530 --> 01:13:27,250 in your in your capacity as CRA board with your other two members 1274 01:13:24,530 --> 01:13:27,250 in your in your capacity as CRA board with your other two members 1275 01:13:28,930 --> 01:13:32,130 when and if and how often and what kinds of things you want 1276 01:13:32,450 --> 01:13:34,050 to task them with working with your 1277 01:13:34,130 --> 01:13:37,250 director. I think that will kind of evolve over 1278 01:13:37,250 --> 01:13:40,530 time. And then I think once you use the committee for a while. 1279 01:13:37,250 --> 01:13:40,530 time. And then I think once you use the committee for a while. 1280 01:13:43,250 --> 01:13:45,730 And we've had this example from some other cities around us 1281 01:13:47,170 --> 01:13:47,890 you know you may decide that. 1282 01:13:49,810 --> 01:13:52,210 For example you don't want to really deal with 1283 01:13:49,810 --> 01:13:52,210 For example you don't want to really deal with 1284 01:13:53,490 --> 01:13:56,850 small scale requests for facade grant 1285 01:13:57,010 --> 01:13:59,410 or something. And you delegate that to the committee. 1286 01:14:01,090 --> 01:14:04,210 Or you've got a major edit coming up to your 1287 01:14:01,090 --> 01:14:04,210 Or you've got a major edit coming up to your 1288 01:14:04,530 --> 01:14:07,250 CRA plan and you really need some deep study on some 1289 01:14:07,330 --> 01:14:10,370 issue. Right. That's the kind of stuff I think y'all on the fly 1290 01:14:11,570 --> 01:14:14,850 you can delegate as you see fit. And my guess is it'll be a little 1291 01:14:15,090 --> 01:14:17,730 clunky for a little while and then once you kind of get in the groove for a while 1292 01:14:15,090 --> 01:14:17,730 clunky for a little while and then once you kind of get in the groove for a while 1293 01:14:18,530 --> 01:14:20,370 it'll work out. Especially if you get a very eager 1294 01:14:21,810 --> 01:14:24,930 volunteer board committee that wants to pitch in and help. 1295 01:14:26,530 --> 01:14:29,490 Quite careful what they wish for kind of thing. But 1296 01:14:26,530 --> 01:14:29,490 Quite careful what they wish for kind of thing. But 1297 01:14:30,050 --> 01:14:33,490 you'll do that on the fly. Okay I had a 1298 01:14:34,050 --> 01:14:35,570 question while you were talking about it. 1299 01:14:37,810 --> 01:14:38,850 And do. 1300 01:14:41,570 --> 01:14:43,730 This resolution obviously after tonight is 1301 01:14:43,810 --> 01:14:47,250 good. So the committee would be officially it 1302 01:14:47,250 --> 01:14:50,290 would be an official commitment. The framework would then exist 1303 01:14:50,770 --> 01:14:53,890 and then you'll go about appointing members. Sometime in the next couple 1304 01:14:50,770 --> 01:14:53,890 and then you'll go about appointing members. Sometime in the next couple 1305 01:14:54,610 --> 01:14:58,050 meetings whatever your I just that's what I was going to ask and when does that come 1306 01:14:58,130 --> 01:15:01,570 into us? We have to. We have to advertise for the right 1307 01:15:01,650 --> 01:15:02,610 and I was thinking out loud 1308 01:15:04,450 --> 01:15:07,730 it's just totally my idea so y'all make the decision but 1309 01:15:08,050 --> 01:15:11,490 your meeting schedule right now is super funky. Because I can't remember a time where 1310 01:15:11,490 --> 01:15:14,050 we had the first meeting on budget before Labor Day. 1311 01:15:15,810 --> 01:15:16,130 Your next meeting is 1312 01:15:18,050 --> 01:15:18,770 in like 12 days. 1313 01:15:20,450 --> 01:15:23,570 No 13 now whatever it's the 15th 12 days yeah I was right. 1314 01:15:24,610 --> 01:15:27,730 So you have all these meetings sort of crammed together and then you don't meet again until the 1st 1315 01:15:24,610 --> 01:15:27,730 So you have all these meetings sort of crammed together and then you don't meet again until the 1st 1316 01:15:27,730 --> 01:15:29,650 of October. Just as a suggestion. 1317 01:15:31,410 --> 01:15:34,850 Trying to get applications and names and all that by your next meetings probably way too much 1318 01:15:35,890 --> 01:15:39,170 but it's probably very doable for that October 7th or whatever date that 1319 01:15:39,250 --> 01:15:42,450 meeting is. I agree that would give Jackie time to get an application 1320 01:15:39,250 --> 01:15:42,450 meeting is. I agree that would give Jackie time to get an application 1321 01:15:42,690 --> 01:15:45,730 put together get it out there you know collect applications. 1322 01:15:47,170 --> 01:15:50,610 And then you know there's a lot that goes into compiling that agenda 1323 01:15:50,690 --> 01:15:52,610 item. So if that's your desire 1324 01:15:50,690 --> 01:15:52,610 item. So if that's your desire 1325 01:15:54,530 --> 01:15:57,650 you know kind of like sooner the better. But then again if you know if we're not. 1326 01:15:58,690 --> 01:16:02,130 Getting enough applicants or whatever you can build some flexibility into but 1327 01:16:02,130 --> 01:16:03,010 that could be a good target. 1328 01:16:04,770 --> 01:16:07,890 01 okay with the October 1st agenda in October. 1329 01:16:13,170 --> 01:16:15,330 If we can get it done first meeting in October. 1330 01:16:17,490 --> 01:16:19,970 Do you need more time to that? We can move it to the second. Meeting. 1331 01:16:23,810 --> 01:16:27,170 How many we get all right well I guess I mean we can we can shoot for the first one 1332 01:16:27,730 --> 01:16:27,890 and if not 1333 01:16:29,490 --> 01:16:32,850 we'll table it to the next one okay I'm sorry to 1334 01:16:32,930 --> 01:16:36,290 belabor this but I got another question. The ones that are already there 1335 01:16:37,410 --> 01:16:38,770 can can we use are we okay to use? 1336 01:16:40,930 --> 01:16:42,690 Oh and see whether or not they'll be interested. 1337 01:16:44,370 --> 01:16:47,570 Okay and then so I guess the actual activities 1338 01:16:47,970 --> 01:16:51,010 or what do you call it? Responsibilities duties or whatever 1339 01:16:51,490 --> 01:16:54,930 they're committed we could talk about that next I don't know about the 1340 01:16:51,490 --> 01:16:54,930 they're committed we could talk about that next I don't know about the 1341 01:16:55,010 --> 01:16:57,890 next CRM meeting but at a future CRM meeting 1342 01:16:58,450 --> 01:16:59,090 agenda it. 1343 01:17:01,090 --> 01:17:04,450 Yet once we have this CRA meeting and we can talk about it and see 1344 01:17:01,090 --> 01:17:04,450 Yet once we have this CRA meeting and we can talk about it and see 1345 01:17:04,530 --> 01:17:07,890 how we field it in the as the CRA board didn't we get 1346 01:17:08,130 --> 01:17:11,570 known determine what we want to start talking about that. Yes 1347 01:17:11,970 --> 01:17:14,690 because we need to have that before you start at least some idea 1348 01:17:15,810 --> 01:17:15,890 I think. 1349 01:17:15,810 --> 01:17:15,890 I think. 1350 01:17:17,410 --> 01:17:20,610 Created the mechanism yeah you'll appoint your members. 1351 01:17:21,890 --> 01:17:24,770 You will you will have a CRA board meeting in between all that. 1352 01:17:26,130 --> 01:17:28,530 Where you all could just talk about it a little bit and then maybe. 1353 01:17:26,130 --> 01:17:28,530 Where you all could just talk about it a little bit and then maybe. 1354 01:17:29,890 --> 01:17:31,490 Maybe by the October CRA meeting. 1355 01:17:33,410 --> 01:17:36,690 If Howard and the board has. Business to 1356 01:17:36,850 --> 01:17:37,730 tend to that they could help with 1357 01:17:39,250 --> 01:17:42,610 then you all can that's why I say kind of figure it out as you go and that's why 1358 01:17:39,250 --> 01:17:42,610 then you all can that's why I say kind of figure it out as you go and that's why 1359 01:17:42,690 --> 01:17:45,970 I think once it's once it gets going it'll kind of build its own 1360 01:17:46,050 --> 01:17:49,330 momentum and they'll yeah but you know 1361 01:17:49,490 --> 01:17:51,010 first it'll be a little bit of a learning curve for everybody. 1362 01:17:55,170 --> 01:17:55,490 Yeah correct. 1363 01:18:00,530 --> 01:18:03,330 Okay so is there any further discussion on this resolution? 1364 01:18:06,210 --> 01:18:08,770 Seeing none we will go to a roll call Jackie? 1365 01:18:11,650 --> 01:18:11,730 Hi. 1366 01:18:19,330 --> 01:18:22,610 Okay that now brings us to Commissioner comments Commissioner 1367 01:18:22,770 --> 01:18:26,130 Ball. Nothing tonight Commissioner Longworth. 1368 01:18:27,010 --> 01:18:27,890 Commissioner Pfeiffer. 1369 01:18:30,690 --> 01:18:31,890 I know right I don't know. 1370 01:18:35,170 --> 01:18:35,890 Your mic wasn't on. 1371 01:18:38,610 --> 01:18:41,970 Thank you staff for being here and glad that we're getting done kind of 1372 01:18:38,610 --> 01:18:41,970 Thank you staff for being here and glad that we're getting done kind of 1373 01:18:42,050 --> 01:18:45,250 early on a very important approval night thank you. 1374 01:18:46,530 --> 01:18:49,730 Vice Mayor Simpson? The only thing I wanted to note is that 1375 01:18:50,530 --> 01:18:53,730 our airport authority meeting has been moved from the 14th to the 1376 01:18:50,530 --> 01:18:53,730 our airport authority meeting has been moved from the 14th to the 1377 01:18:53,890 --> 01:18:55,890 21st so just make sure your calendar is updated. 1378 01:18:57,570 --> 01:18:59,570 To the 24th first 21st. 1379 01:19:01,410 --> 01:19:04,850 Good thing you said something because I had it on the wrong date okay. All 1380 01:19:01,410 --> 01:19:04,850 Good thing you said something because I had it on the wrong date okay. All 1381 01:19:04,850 --> 01:19:08,130 right and I have nothing else so at this time we will 1382 01:19:08,450 --> 01:19:10,690 adjourn this meeting at 7:18.