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Foreclosure property registry proposal (Hera)

The proposal would charge registration fees to banks, not homeowners, but the city spends only about $100,000 a year on nuisance abatement now.

Fire department budget, fire assessment decline, and Panama City North coverage

Consultant cost not stated; the selected proposal was the lowest of three comparable bids.

Nepotism concerns in city hiring

Downtown farmers market location and street closures

The market pays $1,000/month to the DIB plus security and staffing; closures affect downtown retail sales — one merchant reported a 30-35% traffic decline during prior Harrison closures.

Ballistic vests for police

$8,645 city match to an $8,645 federal grant, totaling $17,290 for officer vests.

A.D. Harris resiliency center deferred maintenance and October opening

Rebuild Bay cut about $1,300 a month in costs and boosted revenue by roughly the same amount; tenants pay $5–$10 per square foot with increases coming.

Charter language for police and fire protection

No direct cost, but the language affects how the city can contract for police and fire services in the future.

New Special Events Rules and Road Closures

Event organizers face clearer fees; possible cost savings discussed for small events using private security.

Resignation of Planning Board Member W. Sterling Anderson, II

Police accreditation honors

Driver and mechanic staffing shortages

A $178,000 increase in the fleet fund plus $135,000 in capital requests; pay adjustments under review.

Emergency comfort station contracts

Fire Department accreditation document accepted

Potential elimination of 16 police officer positions

The police share of the $4.5 million scenario includes 16 staff reductions plus deferred patrol vehicle replacement and reduced proactive policing.

Possible fire station closure under budget cuts

$885,000 in fire department reductions, including a station closure.

Sign manufacturing outsourced, local vendor directive

Potential modest savings on sign purchasing, against $59,000 in material expenses already cut from the division.

Year-round daylight saving time resolution

Juvenile justice building as public safety facility

Unknown — the county's asking price and renovation costs aren't known yet; a federal appropriations request might help fund it.

Noise Ordinance in the Entertainment District

No significant cost — the police department already has calibrated meters and an officer cheat sheet.

Spring Break Policing Costs and Enforcement

$23,106 in police overtime was spent in March, and residents foot the bill for security at concert events where promoters pull no permits.