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City of Gulfport Florida
City Council Meeting Notice
Tuesday, July 07, 2026
Gulfport City Hall, 2401 53rd Street South Gulfport, FL
6:00 PM

AGENDA
 
Call to Order
 
Invocation given by Councilmember Jennifer Daunch
 
Pledge of Allegiance
 
Roll Call
 
Presentations
 
Rachel Cataldo, Senior Center Supervisor - AARP 2026 Community Challenge grant
   
1. Public Comment
   
2. City Manager Report
   
3. City Attorney Report
   
4. City Clerk Report
   
5. Council Comments/ Reports
   
6. Consent:
   
6.a.  Consider Approval of Meeting Minutes from meetings held June 16, 2026 and June 18, 2026.
   
  EXHIBIT:     Item 6.a. - June 16, 2026 Regular Meeting Minutes
  EXHIBIT:     Item 6.a. - June 18, 2026 Workshop Meeting Minutes
   
6.b.  Resolution No 2026-40: A Resolution of the City of Gulfport, Florida, authorizing the City Manager to expend funds for the annual maintenance of the Andrew's Technology UKG Web Based Time & Attendance System.
   
  EXHIBIT:     Item 6.b. - Memorandum.pdf
  EXHIBIT:     Item 6.b. - Resolution No. 2026-40.pdf
   
6.c.  Resolution No. 2026-41: A Resolution authorizing the City Manager to accept the 2026 Community Challenge grant proceeds from the AARP for the Discover Gulfport Walking Trail system.
   
  EXHIBIT:     Item 6.c. - Memorandum.pdf
  EXHIBIT:     Item 6.c. - Resolution No. 2026-41.pdf
   
7. Ordinances
   
7.a.  Ordinance No. 2026-05: Second Reading & Public Hearing: An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Gulfport, Florida, amending the City of Gulfport 2025 Comprehensive Plan; Amending the goals, objectives, and policies to add Housing Element Policy 1.4.3 and Policy 1.4.4 regarding Accessory Swelling Units; Amending the data and analysis to provide definitions for Accessory Dwelling Unit and Principle Dwelling Unit; providing for severability; and providing for an effective date.
   
  EXHIBIT:     Item 7.a. - Memorandum.pdf
  EXHIBIT:     Item 7.a. - Ordinance No. 2026-05.pdf
  EXHIBIT:     Item 7.a. - DRAFT GOPs 5-19-26 Data Analysis Definitions.pdf
  EXHIBIT:     Item 7.a. - DRAFT GOPs 5-19-26 Housing Element.pdf
   
7.b.  Ordinance No. 2026-06 Second Reading and Public Hearing: An Ordinance of the City of Gulfport, Florida amending Chapter 15, Pensions, Article VI, Retirement System for City Employees of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Gulfport; Amending Section 15-91, Definitions; Providing for Codification; Providing for Severability of Provisions; Repealing all ordinances in conflict herewith and providing an effective date.
   
  EXHIBIT:     Item 7.b. - Memorandum.pdf
  EXHIBIT:     Item 7.b. - Ordinance No. 2026-06.pdf
  EXHIBIT:     Item 7.b. - Gulfport General No Impact Letter.pdf
   
7.c.  Ordinance No. 2026-07: Second Reading and Public Hearing: An Ordinance of the City of Gulfport, Florida Amending Chapter 15, Pensions, Article V, Municipal Police Officers' Trust Fund of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Gulfport; Amending Section 15-51, Definitions; providing for codification; providing for severability of provisions; repealing all ordinances in conflict herewith and providing an effective date.
   
  EXHIBIT:     Item 7.c. - Memorandum.pdf
  EXHIBIT:     Item 7.c. - Ordinance No. 2026-07.pdf
  EXHIBIT:     Item 7.c. - Gulfport Police No Impact Letter.pdf
  EXHIBIT:     Item 7.c. - MOU City of Gulfport - SCPBA - credited service 5.29.26.pdf
   
7.d.  Ordinance No. 2026-08: Second Reading and Public Hearing: An Ordinance of the City of Gulfport, Florida Amending Chapter 15, Pensions, Article IV, Firefighters' Retirement Pension Fund of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Gulfport; Amending Section 15-31, Definitions; Amending Section 15-33, Board of Trustees; providing for codification; providing for severability of provisions; repealing all ordinances in conflict herewith and providing for an effective date.
   
  EXHIBIT:     Item 7.d. - Memorandum.pdf
  EXHIBIT:     Item 7.d. - Ordinance No. 2026-08.pdf
  EXHIBIT:     Item 7.d. - Gulfport Fire No Impact Letter.pdf
  EXHIBIT:     Item 7.d. - MOU IAFF Local 4966.pdf
   
8. Resolutions
   
8.a.  Resolution No. 2026-42: A Resolution authorizing the City Manager to issue payment to C.A.P. Government, Inc., a Bureau Veritas Company, for managed services model for plan review and inspections for the month of May 2026 and the accompanying budget amendment.
   
  EXHIBIT:     Item 8.a. - Memorandum.pdf
  EXHIBIT:     Item 8.a. - Resolution No. 2026-42.pdf
  EXHIBIT:     Item 8.a. - Exhibit A.pdf
   
8.b.  Resolution No. 2026-43: A Resolution authorizing the City Manager to renew the City's Insurance Coverage for City employee health with Public Risk Management of Florida Health Trust, Florida Blue, for Fiscal Year 2026/2027.
   
  EXHIBIT:     Item 8.b. - Memorandum.pdf
  EXHIBIT:     Item 8.b. - Resolution No. 2026-43.pdf
   
8.c.  Resolution No. 2025-44: A Resolution authorizing the City Manager to renew the city's insurance coverage for employee life and accidental death and dismemberment with Standard Insurance Company for Fiscal Year 2026/2027.
   
  EXHIBIT:     Item 8.c. - Memorandum.pdf
  EXHIBIT:     Item 8.c. - Resolution No. 2026-44.pdf
   
8.d.  Resolution No. 2026-45: A Resolution authorizing the City Manager to renew the City's Insurance coverage for Employee Long Term Disability (LTD) with Standard Insurance Company for Fiscal Year 2026/2027.
   
  EXHIBIT:     Item 8.d. - Memorandum.pdf
  EXHIBIT:     Item 8.d. - Resolution No. 2026-45.pdf
   
8.e.  Resolution No. 2026-46: A Resolution establishing reasonable rules and policies for the City Council and for comment at City Council Meetings.
   
  EXHIBIT:     Item 8.e. - Memorandum.pdf
  EXHIBIT:     Item 8.e. - Resolution No. 2026-46.pdf
   
8.f.  Resolution No. 2026-47: A Resolution authorizing the City Manager to enter into an Interlocal Agreements with DRC Emergency Services, LLC and AshBritt, Inc., for Disaster Debris Collection and Removal Services within Geographic Pinellas County.
   
  EXHIBIT:     Item 8.f. - Memorandum.pdf
  EXHIBIT:     Item 8.f. - Resolution No. 2026-47.pdf
  EXHIBIT:     Item 8.f. - DRC Emergency Services, LLC Agreement.pdf
  EXHIBIT:     Item 8.f. - AshBritt, Inc. Agreement.pdf
  EXHIBIT:     Item 8.f. - Interlocal Agreement.pdf
   
9. Discussion
   
10. New Business
   
11. Adjournment
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