Robbie Hughes

Comprehensive Plan and Future Land Use Map update

Unknown directly, but a voided plan would force the city to restart the entire year-long process, and consultant and staff time is already committed.

Marina Long-Term Financing and FEMA Grant Use

Award amount not stated on the record; a failed rebid was debated as potentially costing or saving roughly $800,000.

Recycling Centers in Light Industrial Zones

Adds a review step and potential study costs for light industrial developers.

Infrastructure Surtax Spending Review (July–September 2026)

The review covers citywide surtax spending for the April–June 2026 quarter; the exact dollar total wasn't stated in the minutes.

Road vacations: Fairy Avenue and Grace Avenue

No development plan or buyer exists yet, so the eventual commercial project's cost and tax value are unknown.

ASAP Advisory Board structure

ASAP currently returns funds to the city; no new funding committed.

Affordable Housing and Homeownership Challenges

Housing program dollars are roughly 80% below pre-Hurricane Michael levels, with the city now working from normal annual SHIP and CDBG allocations.

ADU utility meter exemption (Ordinance 3320)

Removes the cost of a separate meter connection for ADU builders.

Millage rate held steady — but revenue still rises

No rate hike, but property value growth pushes the aggregate rate up 2.57% over rolled-back levels.

One-year moratorium on large-scale data centers

No direct cost, but large data centers could strain city water and electric capacity if approved without new rules.

Zero-based budgeting study

Hiring a consultant would cost money upfront, but the aim is finding ongoing savings by forcing every expense to be justified.

Municipal election alignment with state and federal cycles

Sharing election costs with county/state races saves the city money.

Land Disposition Policy and Potential Land Bank

Sale proceeds would flow back into the housing department; the city holds an unsolicited full-price offer on 805 Northeast Avenue.

Port neighborhood compatibility at Hannah Avenue

No direct cost to the city; the agreement requires the port to maintain improvements and indemnify the city.

Ditch maintenance and the Kaiser S8 excavator

Could save the city flood-mitigation costs, though enforcement and any city abatement work carry costs; taxpayers shouldn't have to mow the railroad's grass.

Admin cost center accounting

No new cost — a reclassification for visibility; environmental services proposed at $12 million versus the $12.5 million rate study figure.

Tax increment rebate for KBP Properties office conversion

Up to $149,472.17 in rebated tax increment over 15 years, offset by new commercial value on a deteriorated property.

Stormwater Master Plan grant

A stormwater utility could fund maintenance of watershed parks instead of leaving those costs on the general fund.

Removal of CRA funding for FLOCK cameras

Terminating now could cost up to $337,000, possibly about $168,500 after the right-of-way removals.

Residential Accessory Structure Flexibility

The applicant pays the variance application fee; no other monetary penalty exists for building first and asking later.

Approval of October 12, 2026 Meeting Minutes

Major Development — 300 Luverne Avenue (CPC-PLN-2026-1957)

Variance — 401 Maine Avenue (CPC-PLN-2026-2033)

Gateway Overlay Text Amendment (CPC-PLN-2026-1918)

Light Industrial Impact Analysis Text Amendment (CPC-PLN-2027-0106)

Comp Plan Update — Add 'Transit' to Policy 2.2.2

Comp Plan Update — Retain Policy 3.1.15 with EAR Revision

Approval Of The October 12, 2026 Planning Board Meeting Minutes

Approval of amended September 22 and October 13 minutes

Agenda amendments: table Ordinances 3315, Gateway exception, and P-11 bid

Ordinance 3318 — vacation of unimproved portion of Fairy Avenue

Ordinance 3320 — ADU exemption from separate meter requirement

Denial of Ordinance 3316.1 — 803 Oak Avenue Future Land Use change

Consent agenda (items 9A-9C)

Failed motion: nine-member ASAP Advisory Board per staff recommendations

ASAP Advisory Board established as seven-member body

Acceptance of ASAP Advisory Board nominations

Letter of support for amending the port special act

Downtown marina wet slips rebid scope approved minus boat ramp

Budget Amendment Resolution 20261027.1 — St. Andrews Marina bulkheads

Approval of amended September 22 and October 13 minutes

Agenda amendments: table Ordinances 3315, Gateway exception, and P-11 bid

Direction to staff on Huron zero-based budgeting proposal

Ordinance 3318 — vacation of unimproved portion of Fairy Avenue

Ordinance 3320 — ADU exemption from separate meter requirement

Denial of Ordinance 3316.1 — 803 Oak Avenue Future Land Use change

Concerned the change was sought to enable a sale rather than a specific compliant use.

Consent agenda (items 9A-9C)

Failed motion: nine-member ASAP Advisory Board per staff recommendations

ASAP Advisory Board established as seven-member body

Acceptance of ASAP Advisory Board nominations

Letter of support for amending the port special act

Downtown marina wet slips rebid scope approved minus boat ramp

Budget Amendment Resolution 20261027.1 — St. Andrews Marina bulkheads

Budget Amendment Resolution 20261027.2 — police auction proceeds

Kaiser S8 ditch excavator — county lease and grants to be explored first

Award of Bid PC26-038 — West Beach Drive improvements to Extreme Land Restoration

Hannah Avenue right-of-way use agreement with Port Panama City

approval of Budget Amendment Resolution 20261013.2 authorizing the City of Panama City to accept state funded grant for a Stormwater Master Plan in the amount of $800,000.00

approval of adding Ratification of Resolution 20261013.6 as item 12.h. and a Budget Discussion as item 10.b to this agenda

award the Cottage Court Development located on the vacant property at 2215 E 3rd Street to Marco Design, LLC and directed staff to locate other similar properties that could be advertised for bids

for staff to prepare a report for the January 12, 2027, Commission Meeting, and full exercise for the April 13, 2027, Commission Meeting, for an adoptable budget in accordance with Statute 166.2411 3B

approval of Ratification of Resolution 20261013.6 Extending the State of Emergency due to Hurricane Isais

approval to rebid the project, keeping the qualifications the same but changing the scope

approval of Resolution 20261013.4 adopting the Parks, Culture and Recreation Capital Improvement Plan for the purpose of applying to grant programs for funding assistance

approve the minutes for the August 19, 2026, Special Call City Commission Meeting and the September 22, 2026, Commission Meeting

approval to delay the final reading of Ordinance 3319 to the November 17, 2026, Commission Meeting

approval of the consent agenda as presented

for staff to prepare a report evaluating City Pension Plans, including outcomes for employees and budget, and providing avenues for evaluation of pension plans including request for proposals, consult

approval of Budget Amendment Resolution 20261013.1 and to increase the existing contract with T K Vandy LLC, by $2,000.86

approval of Budget Amendment Resolution 20261013.3 for the Allocation of Reimbursement Revenue to the Division Expense Accounts

approval to direct staff to present multiple properties and information on the next steps for this type of development at a Virtual Workshop

approval to add affordability as a requirement to the upcoming property advertisements

approval to waive all applicable Special Event and Police Fees for Bay County Veteran's Day Parade, to be held on November 11, 2026, in the amount of $5,220.00 and waive the fees for year 2027

approval to execute the contract with American Legion Post 424 for the redevelopment of CRA-owned property located at 1342 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd

approval and authorization to execute a ground lease with Canaan Development Group, LLC for the redevelopment of City-owned property located at 1332 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd

adjourn

Marina litigation — motion to rebid project

Costs are already rising; we already accepted the bid and should move forward with building the marina.

approve the Fiscal Year 2027 General Fund Budget of $62,450,000.00 and adding Langton and Associates or a Grant writing service of $60,000.00 and Capital City Consultants or another State Lobbyist of

approval of the Fiscal Year 2027 Budget for all other funds for the City of Panama City

approval to advertise for bids using the same specifications and include all the information from the previous Request for Proposal and use internal Engineers to make the recommendation

Approval of September 8 meeting and budget hearing minutes

Agenda additions and deletions

Port Panama City FY2027 Operating and Capital Budgets

Resolution 20260922.3 — Final FY27 millage rates

FY2027 General Fund budget ($62.45M) with lobbyist and grant writer restored

Believed staff ignored commission direction and the city must learn to make real cuts starting with non-revenue items.

Weekly budget-transfer reports through December

FY2027 Downtown Improvement District budget ($267,948)

All other FY2027 city funds

Objected to approving funds with minimal commission discussion.

Zero-based budgeting presentation on October 27

Resolution 20260922.4 — Adoption of FY2027 budget