Public Meetings - Sarasota, Florida

Mayor Liz Alpert convened the regular City Commission meeting at 9:01 A.M. on Thursday, August 8, 2024, at City Hall in Sarasota, Florida. The meeting had been rescheduled from August 5, 2024, due to Tropical Storm Debby. Present were Vice Mayor Jen Ahearn-Koch, Commissioners Erik Arroyo, Kyle Scott Battie (arrived at 9:02 A.M.), and Debbie Trice, along with City Attorney Robert Fournier, City Manager Marlon Brown, and City Auditor and Clerk Shayla Griggs. The Commission approved a change to the agenda removing the Florida League of Cities award presentation and announced continuances for the Colson Hotel appeal and Ordinance 24-5533. Consent Calendar - Approved the minutes of the July 1, 2024, regular meeting by a 5-0 vote. - Approved Consent Agenda No. 1 by a 5-0 vote, including: settlement of the Joanne Soucy estate claim; a $528,111 agreement with Natura FL, LLC for Downtown In Bloom flower baskets; a $130,000 fleet liability claim settlement; the second extension with B&E Signal and Lighting (spent $2,595,795.83 since July 7, 2020); the second extension of coastal engineering agreements (spent $284,218.72 with Aptim and $120,175.79 with Taylor Engineering); a $15,000 amendment with Kimley-Horn for the Ringling and Pine Roundabout; acceptance of a $29,166.72 pedestrian and bicycle safety grant; and an amendment with RedSpeed Florida LLC adding ten red light cameras. - Approved Consent Agenda No. 2 by a 5-0 vote, including Resolution 24R-3260 ($29,167 budget supplemental for the SPD pedestrian/bicycle grant) and Ordinance 24-5530 (rezone of 7.51+/- acres at 930 N. Beneva Road from RMF-1 to RMF-3). - Approved Ordinance 23-5494 (Affordable Housing Trust Fund) by a 5-0 vote after the City Manager read a revised affordable housing definition into the record. - Reappointed Vice Mayor Ahearn-Koch to the 2024-2025 FLC Advocacy Committee and Federal Action Strike Team by consensus. Public Comments & Testimony - Police officers and the Sarasota Police Officers Association president expressed serious concerns about wage negotiations, stating that 105 officers were hired but 95 left over five years and that there have been 17+ shooting victims this year. - Several downtown residents spoke in opposition to the proposed 1260 North Palm project, citing a petition with about 4,000 signatures, 17 months of attendance at meetings, process concerns, and a building they said was too large for its site. - A representative of Limelight Community Garden voiced support for allowing community gardens downtown, noting more than 50 volunteers. - Residents Ray Ann Malone and Jennifer Stuttler spoke in support of the Crossings at Siesta Key comprehensive plan amendment, expressing excitement about mixed-use redevelopment and walkability while noting traffic concerns. - In the afternoon citizens' input period, John Susi criticized the police department's handling of the Ziggler investigation and warned of potential litigation. Discussion Items - Community Gardens and Religious Institution Accessory Uses: Planning staff requested authorization to process zoning text amendments. Following public comment and commissioner questions, the Commission voted 5-0 to direct staff to process the amendments. - Downtown Master Plan Ad-Hoc Committee: Planning Director Steve Cover and staff presented a proposed process using an Invitation to Negotiate for consultant selection and an ad-hoc committee. Howard Davis recommended a nine-member committee of representative stakeholders rather than only subject matter experts; David Lowe requested a Downtown Sarasota Condominium Association seat. Commissioners discussed committee composition, diversity, young voices, a facilitator, and application processes. Commissioner Trice distributed an alternative focus-area list. The Commission voted 5-0 to direct staff to draft a resolution detailing criteria and an application process through the City Auditor and Clerk's office. Legislative Public Hearings - Resolution 24R-3234 (Sarasota Station Comprehensive Plan Amendment): Staff recommended extending the attainable housing affordability period from 15 to 30 years and removing quarterly income verification. Several commissioners asked why annual verification was not added to the text. No public speakers signed up. The Commission approved transmittal to state reviewing agencies by a 5-0 vote. - Resolution 24R-3247 (Crossings at Siesta Key / Southgate Mall): Staff and applicant Philip DiMaria (Kimley-Horn) and Todd Mathes (Benderson) presented a proposal to allow mixed-use development, including up to 25 dwelling units per acre, with a proffer that 10% of residential units be attainable. The Commission discussed the timing and catch-up mechanisms for affordable units, with Commissioner Trice and others raising concerns about affordable housing enclaves. The Commission approved transmittal by a 5-0 vote with an additional proffer: "five years after attaining the Certificate of Occupancy of the first residential project phase, 10% of all housing units shall be provided as attainable." - Ordinance 24-5533 (Board of Rules and Appeals): Continued to September 16, 2024, at staff's request. - Ordinance 24-5535 (Winton Avenue Right-of-Way Vacation): Staff and applicant Bruce Franklin presented the vacation of approximately 4,564 square feet of unimproved right-of-way. The public hearing included no speakers; the Commission approved first reading by a 5-0 vote. - Ordinance 24-5537 (School Zone Speed Detection Systems): Police and city attorney staff presented the ordinance authorized by Florida House Bill 657, allowing speed detection systems in school zones with fines up to $100. No public speakers signed up. The Commission passed first reading by a 5-0 vote. Quasi-Judicial Public Hearing - The appeal of the Historic Preservation Board's 5-0 denial of demolition for the Colson Hotel, 1425 8th Street, was continued to September 3, 2024. City Attorney Fournier noted he had prepared a memo explaining the applicable standards. New Business - Resolution 24R-3259: The Commission adopted, by a 5-0 vote, a resolution designating the Code Compliance Special Magistrate as the local hearing officer for school zone speed violations and authorizing staff to implement the program. - Sale of 2385 15th Street to Humane Society of Sarasota County: Economic Development Manager Wayne Applebee and Humane Society Senior Director of Operations David Lynch requested direction on the sale of city-owned property for a dog walking path. The property was appraised at $130,000, with proceeds directed to the Affordable Housing Trust Fund. Commissioners debated lease vs. sale, stormwater easement protections, and value questions. A motion by Commissioner Trice, seconded by Commissioner Battie, directed the City Manager and City Attorney to prepare a stormwater retention easement if needed and a Purchase and Sale Agreement for future consideration. The motion passed 3-2, with Vice Mayor Ahearn-Koch and Commissioner Arroyo voting no. Storm Response Update and Other Matters - Deputy City Manager Patrick Robinson reported on Tropical Storm Debby response, including approximately 600 people rescued from the Pinecraft and Conrad neighborhoods, rainfall totals over seven days including 14.63 inches at Bobby Jones, 18.46 inches in the Bay of Austin area, 13.73 inches at Southgate, 10.7 inches at Myrtle and 301, and 14.8 inches at Bayou Vista and Philippi Creek. He noted Woodlawn Cemetery graves were affected and staff were working on restoration. - City Manager Brown said the joint city-county meeting scheduled for August 28 would be rescheduled to September, and a joint meeting with Longboat Key was being considered for October. He also reported on his trip to Italy to meet with the Renzo Piano design team. - Commissioner Arroyo stated he would send a letter to Governor DeSantis requesting an investigation and additional funds related to Tropical Storm Debby, in support of a letter from Senator Joe Gruters. Key Outcomes - Approved all consent agenda items and minutes. - Directed staff to process zoning text amendments for community gardens and religious institution accessory uses. - Directed staff to draft a Downtown Master Plan Ad-Hoc Committee resolution with criteria and application process. - Approved transmittal of Comprehensive Plan Amendments 23-PA-02 and 23-PA-06 to state reviewing agencies. - Passed first reading of Ordinance 24-5535 and Ordinance 24-5537. - Adopted Resolution 24R-3259. - Directed staff to prepare a Purchase and Sale Agreement for 2385 15th Street, subject to a stormwater easement if needed, by a 3-2 vote. - Continued the Colson Hotel appeal to September 3, 2024, and Ordinance 24-5533 to September 16, 2024.

The Sarasota City Commission held a special meeting on July 23, 2024, beginning at 2:03 PM and adjourning at 3:25 PM, to set the preliminary millage rates for Fiscal Year 2024-2025 and to receive a report on the Ziegler v. City of Sarasota lawsuit. The meeting featured public comment, budget discussion, and a consensus not to appeal a court judgment. Public Comments & Testimony - David Lough, a Rosemary District resident, presented a PowerPoint on funding for Boulevard of the Arts and 10th Street capital improvement projects. He recommended dividing projects into modules, using multimodal transportation impact fees, and urged the city to move forward with these projects, which have been unfunded for three years. He also noted that Fruitville Road improvements lack funding and called for progress. Discussion Items - Preliminary Millage Rates (Item II.1): Financial Administration Director Kelly Strickland presented proposed millage rates for FY2024-2025: City operating millage unchanged at 3.0000 mills; citywide debt service decreasing from 0.1580 to 0.1436 mills; Golden Gate Point Streetscape operating millage unchanged at 0.6148 mills and debt service decreasing to 0.6979 mills; and Downtown Improvement District unchanged at 2.0000 mills. The total proposed budget is $305,669,916, including 16 new positions and adjustments for CRA grants and software license reallocations. City Manager Marlon Brown recommended keeping the millage flat and using a fund balance of 26.9%, against which Vice Mayor Jen Ahearn-Koch expressed concern about dipping into reserves for a coastal city. Commissioners Erik Arroyo, Debbie Trice, and Kyle Battie spoke in favor of the proposed budget and the City Manager's leadership. A motion to approve the preliminary millage rates carried 5-0. - Ziegler Lawsuit (Item II.2): City Attorney Robert Fournier reported on a lawsuit filed in March 2024 by Christian and Bridget Ziegler against the City and the State Attorney's Office regarding electronically stored information (ESI) obtained by Sarasota Police Department during a sexual battery investigation. The court entered a final judgment on July 1, 2024, finding three search warrants (cell phone, Google, Instagram) overbroad and violating the Fourth Amendment's particularity clause, ruling the ESI is not a public record and must be destroyed. Fournier recommended not appealing, citing five reasons: uncertain success, no future criminal trial, reversal would put the city back in the middle of public records disputes, no guarantee of avoiding damages, and pending crossclaims from media intervenors. Commissioners questioned attorneys' fees, record destruction, and potential future lawsuits. The Commission reached consensus not to file an appeal. Key Outcomes - Approval of Preliminary Millage Rates: The Commission voted 5-0 to approve the preliminary millage rates for the City of Sarasota, Golden Gate Point Streetscape District, and Downtown Improvement District for FY2024-2025, and authorized staff to communicate rates to the Sarasota County Property Appraiser. - No Appeal in Ziegler Case: The Commission reached consensus not to appeal the final judgment. City records will be preserved pending any appeal by intervenors; if no appeal is filed, records will be destroyed per court order. - Future Engagement on Budget Process: Vice Mayor Ahearn-Koch suggested adding a citizen input opportunity earlier in the budget process. Mayor Alpert indicated this would be a future agenda item.

Discussion Items - Internal Service Funds: Fleet Services (beginning fund balance $947,857; proposed expenditures $5,689,567), Information Technology ($286,396 beginning balance; 2 new FTE requested – cybersecurity modules, application support administrator, and converting a contractor to FTE), Equipment Replacement ($7,093,248 beginning balance; planned expenditures $1,078,651), and Self-Insurance Funds (combined beginning balance $7,579,192; ending balance projected at $5,390,274). Commissioners questioned the police department’s use of outside fleet services, cybersecurity adequacy, and the declining balance of the General & Fleet Liability fund (ending at $7,489 after a transfer). - Trust Funds: Other Post-Employment Benefits (OPEB) fund beginning balance $50,028,392; expenditures $7,592,373 – officials noted strong fund management and 40% retiree enrollment in a Medicare Advantage plan. The 401(a) Defined Contribution Plan for general employees (beginning balance $42,976) is a closed plan covering administrative costs; 193 active members remain. - Debt Service: No new debt issues; existing bonds rated AA1/AA+ (Moody’s/Fitch). Outstanding governmental debt: $89 million (2024) projected to fall to $85 million in 2025. Proprietary debt outstanding: $92 million (2024) to $85.8 million (2025). Commissioner Ahearn-Koch noted the Bobby Jones Golf Course debt outstanding of $16.835 million should not require new borrowing if the clubhouse stays within the original $20 million. - Tree Violation Fines: Director of Development Services Lucia Panica explained that most tree removal fines go to the General Fund, not the tree replacement fund. Commissioners expressed interest in redirecting a portion to tree replacement. About 10-30 tree violation cases occur annually. - Five-Year Capital Improvement Plan (CIP): Total 79 projects, $178 million. Funding sources include Penny Sales Tax I-IV, multi-modal impact fees, gas taxes, and tourist development tax. Key discussions: - Environmental: Seawall replacements, shoreline stabilization, stormwater projects. Commissioner Battie inquired about Whitaker Bayou cleanup and flood mitigation; $1.2 million in Resilient SRQ funds awarded for pipe upsizing near MLK Park. - Transportation Infrastructure: Pineapple Avenue complete street from Ringling to Orange ($1.5 million estimated, construction likely next year). Undergrounding of power lines – multiple commissioners prioritized, noting high cost ($1 million per mile) and possible focus on vulnerable neighborhoods. St. Armand’s Circle Complete Street project on hold due to high costs (plan/design alone $14 million); $479,000 in BID dollars remain unallocated. 12th Street Complete Street discussed as potential alternate evacuation route. Fruitville Road improvements nearly exhausted ($2,000 remaining). - Neighborhoods: Newtown sidewalk/lighting project ($1 million from Penny 4) partially funded; design phase to determine completion cost. Neighborhood lighting improvements – Commissioner Trice suggested incentivizing residents to install lampposts. Affordable housing trust fund line item includes $4 million for property purchases (down payment and due diligence). - Parks and Recreation: MLK Park improvements include ADA waterfront access; conceptual designs in progress. Orange Avenue Park and Shenandoah Park remain lower priority but will be addressed as part of master plan. Bobby Jones Clubhouse anticipated at $9 million; Vice Mayor Ahearn-Koch suggested flexibility in scope to free funds for other parks. Bay Park improvements funded by Penny 4 and TIF dollars. - General Government: Van Wezel repairs (crash bars, coatings) funded from its capital fund. City Hall Annex renovations planned for completion this fiscal year. Commissioner Trice raised need for a downtown public toilet, referencing the Portland Loo model. Key Outcomes - No formal motions or votes were taken; the workshop served as a detailed review for the commission. - City Manager Brown directed staff to send the commission an electronic copy of the Five-Year Capital Improvement Plan. - Staff will provide additional information on fund balance utilization, tree fine allocation options, and options for St. Armand’s BID funds. - Commissioners directed staff to consider undergrounding power lines in conjunction with street projects and to explore public-private partnerships for park funding. - The meeting adjourned at 12:21 PM, with a special commission meeting scheduled for 2:00 PM.

The Sarasota City Commission held a budget workshop on July 22, 2024, from 9:01 AM to 3:22 PM, to review the proposed Fiscal Year 2024-25 budget by department and fund. The meeting was the first of a two-day workshop (continuing July 23). Mayor Liz Alpert presided, with all commissioners present. City Manager Marlon Brown and Financial Administration Director Kelly Strickland led the presentation. Discussion Items - Total Proposed Budget: $305,644,916, an increase of $18,931,403 (6.60%) over the adopted FY2023-24 budget. The General Fund proposed budget is $106,900,125 (up 9.69%). - Millage Rates: The proposed millage rate remains unchanged at 3.0000 mills for the city-wide operating levy. Debt service millage decreased slightly from 0.1580 to 0.1436 mills. Special district millages (Golden Gate Streetscape, Downtown Improvement District) also unchanged. - Taxable Values: As of July 1, 2024, city taxable value is $18,327,903,650, a 9.71% increase over the prior year. Newtown CRA values rose 14.60% and The Bay TIF area rose 14.62%. - Fund Balance: The proposed General Fund unassigned fund balance is 26.9% of operating expenses (projected $28.8 million), down from 33.1% in FY2024. The city manager noted that historically the actual fund balance has been higher due to year-end reconciliation; the city has never actually used fund balance as proposed. - New Positions: 16 new full-time positions are proposed across departments, including Police (body-worn camera specialist, 4 crime analysts for Real Time Operations Center), Parks and Recreation (arborist, building maintenance tech, administrative specialist), Engineering (environmental services engineer), and others. - Budget Issues: Total citywide budget issues amount to approximately $3.8 million. Notable items include $500,000 for a Downtown Master Plan update, $350,000 for transportation modeling, $300,000 for a Traffic Calming Plan, $150,000 for Water Transit Planning, and $690,000 for police Real Time Operations Center equipment and staff. - Departmental Highlights: - Police: Budget $48.98 million (up 4.9%). Request for body-worn camera specialist and crime analysts. Chief Troche reported about 158-164 effective sworn officers. - City Commission: Budget $839,242 (up 34% due to salary correction and new administrative assistant). - Governmental Affairs: New department (purchasing, grants, special events, marketing) with budget $1.56 million. - Planning: Budget $2.9 million (up 27.5%), includes downtown plan. - Engineering: Budget $3.93 million (up 67.2% due to one-time items like drone, traffic calming plan). - Parks and Recreation: Budget $12.19 million, with three new positions. - Enterprise Funds: Water and sewer ($65.5M expenditures, ending fund balance $30.5M), Solid Waste ($17.6M, with 12% rate increase), Parking Management ($4.29M), St. Armands Paid Parking ($1.83M, negative beginning balance), Bobby Jones Golf Complex ($3.84M), Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall ($18.34M, record season). - Special Revenue Funds: Notable decrease in Housing and Community Development (grant reductions). The Bay TIF contribution from the county was lower than expected (county contributed only debt service portion, not full increment), raising concerns about future funding. - Pension Plans: Funded status: General employee plan 76%, Police officer plan 88.9%, Firefighter plan 93.7%, OPEB plan 94%. Key Outcomes - No final votes were taken; the workshop continued on July 23, 2024, starting with Internal Service Funds. - The commission directed staff to provide additional information, including a trend line for taxable value changes, actual versus budgeted police sworn positions, and details on the Revenue Stabilization Fund spending criteria. - Staff indicated that a comprehensive plan for affordable housing outreach would be developed for future budget cycles. - The county’s reduced Bay TIF contribution will be discussed further; staff is negotiating with the county to hold excess funds in trust for the district. - The commission will consider a tentative millage rate at a special meeting on July 23, following the budget workshop.

The Sarasota City Commission met on July 15, 2024, at 9:00 AM in City Hall. The meeting included proclamations, public comments, approvals of consent agendas, board appointments, a lengthy discussion on a revised lease term sheet with The Players, Inc. for the Payne Park Auditorium, authorization of attorney's fees for Commissioner Battie, and public hearings on easement vacations and a new affordable housing site plan. The meeting adjourned at 4:54 PM. Consent Calendar - Approved minutes of the May 20, 2024 regular meeting (5-0). - Approved minutes of the May 6, 2024 Special CRA meeting (5-0). - Approved Consent Agenda No. 1 items: engineering services extension (W.E. Oliver, $185,908.95 spent), architectural services extension (CPH Consulting, Hall Darling, Fawley Bryant), roundabout aesthetic feature contract (Spectrum Underground, Inc., $340,906.50), and submerged lands easement renewal. Motion carried 5-0. - Approved Consent Agenda No. 2: Resolution 24R-3258 (budget amendment for $262,500 for 1st Street Properties deposit/due diligence), Ordinance 24-5522 (vacation of easement at 4400 Bay Shore Road), Ordinance 24-5526 (comprehensive plan level-of-service projects update), Ordinance 24-5528 (Police Officers’ Pension Plan amendment), and Ordinance 24-5536 (General Employees’ Pension Plan amendment). All approved 5-0. - Approval of Holiday Decor services contract with Rileighs Outdoor, LLC (estimated $400,000 over 3 years) was approved 5-0 with an amendment directing the City Manager to return with an additional estimate for lighting in more downtown areas. Public Comments & Testimony - Ron Shapiro (city resident) opposed the 1260 North Palm Avenue development, presenting a comparison chart showing non-compliance with retail frontage, compatibility, and other code requirements. He noted the Staff decision deadline was extended from July 2 to September 2, 2024, at the developer’s request. - Judy Fox, Ellie Gibot, and Kelly Brown (residents) also expressed opposition to the 1260 North Palm project, citing code violations, construction disruption, and safety concerns. - Kelly Brown (Gillespie Park Neighborhood Association) raised concerns about liquid petroleum gas storage and transfer by Seminole Railway in a residential area, urging city action. - Holly Barber (South Poinsettia Park) requested $250,000 for street lighting upgrades and support for a lighting district. - Rob Grant, Linda Kitch, Ron Kashden, Pearlee Freiberg, Flo Entler, Maureen Doherty, and others spoke against the Players’ revised term sheet, arguing it would privatize parkland and violate the Payne Park deed. They urged the Commission to reject the term sheet or limit the use to the existing auditorium. - Chris Folker, Kirk Fogger, Mark Kaufman, and Larry Silvermintz spoke in favor of the Players’ proposal, highlighting its cultural benefits and minimal park impact. - Kelly Kirschner (UnidosNow) expressed interest in using the auditorium for Latino community programming, suggesting the expansion be placed on city-owned land on US 301 instead of taking green space. - Ron Kashden (city resident) spoke on Commissioner Battie’s attorney fees, expressing regret and calling for the Commission to consider the implications of paying fees. Discussion Items - Revised Term Sheet for The Players, Inc. (Agenda Item IX-1): Economic Development Manager Wayne Applebee presented the revised term sheet for a lease of the city-owned building at 2110 Adams Lane and adjacent land in Payne Park. The Players (CEO William Skaggs, Board Chair William Porter, and advisor Marty Black) explained the need for a 17,000 sq ft, two-story addition to create a 150-300 seat theater, with a $12 million investment. Public comment was sharply divided. City Manager Marlon Brown presented camera footage showing the proposed site had no public use over 52 days. After extensive discussion, Commissioner Arroyo moved to direct staff to prepare a lease based on the revised term sheet with amendments: eliminate the clawback provision in favor of a 30-year term, lease two parcels (Payne Park Auditorium with no additional improvements, and a city-owned parcel on US 301 for a new structure), and include an inflation adjustment clause. The motion passed 5-0. - Attorney’s Fees for Commissioner Battie (Agenda Item IX-2): City Attorney Fournier explained the amended complaint filed July 2, 2024, and the options for payment. After discussion, Commissioner Arroyo moved to pay Commissioner Battie’s legal counsel until an order on the Motion to Dismiss the Amended Complaint is entered. The motion passed 4-0 (Commissioner Battie abstained). - Public Hearings on Easement Vacations (Items X-2, X-3): These items were consolidated. Planner Rebecca Webster presented two ordinances to vacate easements for the Lofts on Lemon affordable housing development (phase 2). The first vacates a drainage/utility easement; the second amends a right-of-way easement to resolve a 2.5 ft building encroachment from phase 1. Staff recommended approval. After no public comments, the Commission passed Ordinance 24-5531 on first reading 5-0 and Ordinance 24-5532 on first reading 5-0. - Quasi-Judicial Public Hearing (Item XI-1): Site plan application 24-SP-03 for Amaryllis Park Place III – redevelop 6.65 acres replacing 64 existing units with 144 attainable residential units in four three-story buildings. Staff and the applicant (Joel Freedman for Sarasota Housing Authority) confirmed compliance with all standards, tree mitigation (82 replanted), and parking (152 spaces). The Planning Board had recommended approval 5-0. No public speakers. The motion to approve subject to conditions passed 5-0. Key Outcomes - Holiday Decor Contract (Consent No. 1, Item 1): Approved with direction to City Manager to return with additional cost estimate for lighting on more downtown streets (5-0). - The Players Lease: Staff directed to prepare a lease based on the revised term sheet with three amendments: 30-year term (no clawback), two parcels (existing auditorium only in Payne Park, new structure on city-owned US 301 parcel), and an inflation adjustment clause. Motion passed 5-0. - Commissioner Battie Legal Fees: Approved payment of attorney’s fees until an order on the Motion to Dismiss the Amended Complaint (4-0, Battie abstained). - Ordinance 24-5531 (Easement Vacation): Passed on first reading 5-0. - Ordinance 24-5532 (Easement Amendment): Passed on first reading 5-0. - Site Plan 24-SP-03 (Amaryllis Park Place III): Approved subject to staff conditions (5-0). - Board Appointments: Reappointed Olga Hanlon, Natacha Denis, Kathryn Cooper to Board of Adjustment; appointed Eric Krompak to Citizens with Disabilities Advisory Board; reappointed Lauren Sullivan to Employee Retirement Account Committee; appointed Christopher Naese and Pamela Mones to Parks, Recreation and Environmental Protection Advisory Board; reappointed Daniel Clermont and Michael Halflants to Planning Board; reappointed Jack Meredith to Sarasota Housing Authority Board; reappointed Vice Mayor Ahearn-Koch as Florida League of Cities voting delegate. All by consensus.