City Hall interim agreement

President of the Council of Civic Associations, asked the commission to continue the item so all neighborhood associations could review the presentation first.

A 47-year resident and neighborhood association president said the presentation lacked public consultation and urged the commission to stop and consider alternatives before committing $724 million.

A District 1 resident who praised Commissioner Herbst's skepticism and demanded the deal be killed tonight, saying the city cannot afford it.

A 40-year resident urged a no vote, saying the city and its citizens cannot afford the project and should consider renting or an affordable city hall.

Tarpon River Civic Association president formally asked the commission to pause the item until more information is available.

Harbordale Civic Association representative read testimony urging a deferral, citing cost escalation, the shrunken building, and a lower bid from Balfour Beatty.

Spoke for two groups, urging the city to stop, consider a general obligation bond referendum, existing buildings, and reopening the P3 process at the reduced footprint.