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Funding Approved for Property Assessments in Council District 9

Original title: ORD Approp $41,100 from a Special Council Contingency Acct to the PWRE Real Estate - Other Gen Governmental Svcs - Other Professional Svcs Acct to Pay the Costs for a Title Report & Environmental Site Assessment for 6 Parcels Under Consideration for Purchase in Council Dist 9 as More Particularly Described Herein; Prov for Reverter; Prov for Oversight by the Real Estate Div of the Dept of Public Works (Staffopoulos) (Introduced by CM Clark-Murray) 12/09/25 CO Introduced: NCSPHS, F 1/5/26 NCSPHS Read 2nd & Rerefer 1/6/26 F Read 2nd & Rerefer 1/13/26 CO PH Read 2nd & Rerefer 1/20/26 NCSPHS Approve 6-0 1/21/26 F Approve 6-0 1/27/26 CO Approve 18-0 Public Hearing Pursuant to Ch 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 1/13/26

January 27, 2026

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The Frame

What this does

The city is spending $41,100 in taxpayer funds to investigate the legal and environmental status of six specific parcels of land in District 9 to determine if they are suitable for purchase.

Who is mentioned in the record

Potentially affected actors named in the source documents. Mention is not a position.

Residents of Council District 9

The city is evaluating six parcels of land within their district for potential acquisition.

Department of Public Works

The department is tasked with the oversight and management of the property assessment process.

What changed

Last recorded activity January 27, 2026.

What's next

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Summary

The City Council has approved the transfer of $41,100 to pay for title reports and s for six potential property acquisitions in Council District 9. This ordinance authorizes the Department of Public Works to oversee the evaluation process.

Key Facts

The City Council approved an appropriation of $41,100.
Funds are transferred from the Special Council Contingency Account to the PWRE Real Estate professional services account.
The money is designated for title reports and environmental site assessments.
The assessments cover six specific parcels of land located in Council District 9.
The Real Estate Division of the Department of Public Works is assigned oversight of the project.
The ordinance includes a provision for reverter, meaning unused funds may return to their original source.
The ordinance was approved by the City Council with an 18-0 vote on January 27, 2026.
A public hearing regarding this matter was held on January 13, 2026, pursuant to Chapter 166, F.S. and CR 3.601.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are these funds being used for?

The funds are being used to pay for professional services, specifically title reports and s, for six parcels of land the city is considering buying.

Does this ordinance mean the city is definitely buying the land?

No, this ordinance only authorizes the funding to investigate the properties to determine if they are suitable for purchase.

Where is the money coming from?

The $41,100 is being moved from the Special Council .

Why It Matters

The city is spending $41,100 in taxpayer funds to investigate the legal and environmental status of six specific parcels of land in District 9 to determine if they are suitable for purchase.

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Discoveries

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Standardized Assessment Process

The ordinance explicitly cites compliance with Chapter 166, F.S. and CR 3.601, indicating a formal, regulated process for municipal land acquisition.

Department of Public Works

Connected Entities

locationCouncil District 9“The geographic area where the six parcels under consideration are located.”Map →

personStaffopoulos“Individual associated with the Real Estate Division of the Department of Public ”Map →

organizationDepartment of Public Works“The agency responsible for overseeing the property assessments.”Map →

personClark-Murray“City Council Member who introduced the ordinance.”Map →

Sources

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