On the agenda: Lynn Haven meeting — Datacenter (Jun 23)

CITY OF LYNN HAVEN, FLORIDA
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CITY COMMISSION MEETING TUESDAY JUNE 23RD, 2026 – 5:30 P.M.
WALTER T. KELLEY CHAMBERS – CITY HALL - 825 OHIO AVENUE
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OPENING ITEMS
1. Call to order.
2.

Invocation by Pastor Guy Strickland from Northstar Church; followed by the Pledge
of Allegiance.
Remarks by Mayor Lowery.

3.

Additions, Deletions, Modifications of Agenda.

PROCLAMATIONS & ANNOUNCEMENTS
None.
CONSENT AGENDA
4. Approval of Minutes dated 06/09/26.
5.
6.

3-9

Approval to declare Fixed Asset 3897 (2013 Ford Explorer) and 4395 (2018 Ford
F150 crew cab truck) as surplus and authorize staff to auction off through
govdeals.com.
Approval to declare Asset 3895 (2013 Ford F150 Truck) as surplus and authorize
staff to auction off through govdeals.com.
**MOTION NEEDED TO APPROVE CONSENT AGENDA

10-15

16-18

OLD BUSINESS
None
TABLED ITEMS
None.
NEW BUSINESS
7. Discussion and possible approval of settlement of Case No. 23-1405CA, Phoenix
Construction Services, Inc. vs. City of Lynn Haven and Vickie Gainer. (City
Manager / City Attorney)
8.

Discussion of DRAFT Resolution # 2026-06-559 for Consolidating Services as
directed by the Commission at the meeting of June 9 th, 2026. (City Manager)

19-21

9.

Discussion and possible approval of Resolution 2026-06-560 approving the purchase
of two Akins Ford Interceptor vehicles. (City Manager)

22-34

10. Discussion of DRAFT Ordinance updating Chapter 42 – Parks. (City Manager)
11. Discussion only of the rules of decorum. (Commissioner Peebles)

35-43

12. Discussion and approval to expand the Community Services Advisory Board to 7

Commissioners Sam Peebles | Pat Perno | Jamie Warrick | Judy Tinder

Mayor Dave Lowery
City Manager Chris Lightfoot
City Attorney Amy Myers

seats. (Commissioner Peebles)
13. Discussion on steps to move forward with City Attorney selection or direction for
next steps. (City Manager)

44-45

14. Public Commentary.
15. Mayor’s Report.
16. Commissioners’ Reports.
17. City Manager’s Report.
A.
Finance Report.
18. City Attorney’s Report.

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19. Adjourn.
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Commissioners Sam Peebles | Pat Perno | Jamie Warrick | Judy Tinder

Mayor Dave Lowery
City Manager Chris Lightfoot
City Attorney Amy Myers

DRAFT Minutes from the City Commission meeting called June 9, 2026, at 5:30 P.M.
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TUESDAY, JUNE 9, 2026
CITY COMMISSION MEETING – 5:30 P.M.
Present:

Apologies:

Dave Lowery, Mayor
Pat Perno, Mayor Pro Tem
Sam Peebles, Commissioner
Jamie Warrick, Commissioner
Judy Tinder, Commissioner
Chris Lightfoot, City Manager
Sergeant at Arms
Rob Jackson, City Legal Counsel
None

Item # 1.
Call to order.
Mayor Lowery called the meeting to order at 5:32 P.M.
Item # 2. Invocation and the Pledge of Allegiance.
The invocation was given by Police Chaplain Chris Rehberg; followed by the Pledge of Allegiance.
Item # 3. Additions, Deletions, and/or Modifications to the Agenda.
Commissioner Warrick – service consolidation.
Commissioner Peebles – move mission statement to item 13
Motion by Commissioner Perno

to add discussion and direction to the staff of possible
collaborations and to evaluate possible service
consolidation to New business item 12; Remove
mission statement discussion from Consent Agenda to
New Business item 13.

Second to the Motion:

Commissioner Tinder

Mayor Lowery opened the floor to the public for comments. There were none
On Vote:
Perno
Tinder
Peebles
Warrick
Lowery

aye
aye
aye
aye
aye

Motion passed: 5-0

PROCLAMATIONS & ANNOUNCEMENTS
None.
CONSENT AGENDA
Item # 4. Approval of Minutes dated 05/26/26
Item # 5.
Approval to declare Truck #22 as surplus and authorize staff to auction off through
govdeals.com.
Item # 6.
Approval to declare Assets 3901 and 4523 as surplus and authorize staff to auction
off through govdeals.com.
Motion by Commissioner Perno

to approve all items on the consent agenda.

Second to the Motion:

Commissioner Peebles

Mayor Lowery opened the floor to the public for comments. There were none

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On Vote:
Perno
Peebles
Warrick
Tinder
Lowery

aye
aye
aye
aye
aye

Motion passed: 5-0

OLD BUSINESS
Item # 8.
Final Reading Ordinance 1187 Finch Small Scale FLUMA; Parcel #10223-000-000.
The City Manager read the Ordinance by title only and explained the item. Mayor Lowery opened
the floor to the commission for discussion.
Motion by Commissioner Tinder

to approve Ordinance 1187 Finch Small Scale FLUMA;
Parcel #10223-000-000.

Second to the Motion:

Commissioner Peebles

Mayor Lowery opened the floor to the public for comments. There were none
On Vote:
Tinder
Peebles
Perno
Warrick
Lowery

aye
aye
aye
aye
aye

Motion passed: 5-0

TABLED BUSINESS
None.
NEW BUSINESS
Item # 9.
Discussion and possible approval of the updated Non-Discrimination Assurance
document and policy.
The Director of Economic Development explained the item. There were no comments from the
commission.
Motion by Commissioner Tinder

to approve of the updated Non-Discrimination
Assurance document and policy.

Second to the Motion:

Commissioner Peebles

Mayor Lowery opened the floor to the public for discussion. There were none.
Tinder
Peebles
Perno
Warrick
Lowery

aye
aye
aye
aye
aye

Motion passed: 5-0

Item # 10.

Discussion about potential updates to Part I.A Ch 42 Parks & Recreation of the
City’s Code of Ordinances.
Commissioner Peebles explained the item and the changes he wished to see in the code.
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Cannot take up more than two parking spaces at a sports game.

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Parking WITH the flow of traffic.

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Leave the NO alcohol in parks alone for now to be discussed at a special workshop.

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Perhaps add something about intentional disruptions during sporting events.

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Closing hours – excluding the boat ramp and bridge … closes 10pm and opens 6am.

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Strike out the fishing permit language.

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Game time – with a sanctioned sport event we should have at least one police officer there.
o Mr. Lightfoot – would need further discussion as there are more than two venues, and
need to consider budgets and shifts. May need to look at a 3 rd party security company
(will get prices).
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Commissioner Tinder – security would just need to call our police officers
anyway.

Mr. Lightfoot – we will incorporate this in an updated ordinance and any other inputs can be emailed
to him by other commissioners.
Item # 11.

Discussion only about directing staff to prepare an ordinance for a one-year
moratorium on any potential AI data centers relocations to Lynn Haven.
Mayor Lowery explained the item and asked the attorney if doing a moratorium was possible.
Attorney – yes you can do a moratorium for a year while you do a study on the matter.
Mayor Lowery – would like to mirror the county’s moratorium for Lynn Haven.
City Manager – the county’s motion died for the moratorium so they could do more research. We do
not have a concern because we do not have the land; they would have to carry out a Development
Order, and need to provide access to water etc., which is unlikely to pass.
Commissioner Peebles – agrees.
Discussion ensued.
City Manager / Commissioner Warrick – the county moratorium would likely only cover
unincorporated county areas of Lynn Haven and not Lynn Haven in general.
Consensus to direct staff.
Item # 12.

discussion and direction to the staff of possible collaborations and to evaluate
possible service consolidation. (New Item)
Commissioner Warrick explained that since the budget workshop last week he feels it is their role to
give staff directions to investigate avenues to consolidate services and reduce costs.
Mr. Lightfoot – would like to prepare a resolution for June 23 rd meeting that would direct staff with
this direction to look at all city provided services and the options of consolidation with other
municipalities, Bay County, and contractors
Commissioner Peebles – more information right now is better.
Motion by Commissioner Warrick

to direct staff to investigate and evaluate possibilities of
consolidating and return with a resolution at our next
meeting.

Second to the Motion:

Commissioner Tinder

Mayor Lowery opened the floor to the public for discussion.
Mr. Langford – need to look at everything including if we need to have two ball seasons a year. The
budget brought up some serious issues. He would like staff to start narrowing things down about
where we’re spending the most money in the city. Staff need CLEAR guidance from the commission.
Commissioner Warrick – explained how the budget process used to work, and how it is now working
ahead of schedule due to his insistence.
City Manager – clarified that this resolution will be about the General Fund functions.

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Mayor Lowery – could ask staff to focus particularly on the most cost saving and overlapping
synergies to the General Fund.
A question was asked about the cost of having a SWAT team. Deputy Chief – we do have a SWAT
team for the LHPD. They are not just a SWAT team. The SWAT team is just one part of their role
and the only additional cost for that is training once a month.
Mr. Scray – Commissioners need to clarify that we are looking at where we are contracting out for
services and not in-house? Listed the essential services that should not be compromised, asking if we
needed to have two baseball seasons a year.
Mayor Lowery – for example our animal control/shelter – wouldn’t want to let our animal control
consolidate with the county, but the city could function without its own animal control department if
we needed to.
Warrick
Tinder
Peebles
Perno
Lowery

aye
aye
aye
aye
aye

Motion passed: 5-0

Item # 13.

Approval of the Mayor’s request to change the City’s Mission Statement by
removing the word “progressively” and replacing it with “Diligently”. (was Item
7)
Mayor Lowery explained what his intention was in terms of changing the word progressively to
diligently. Brief discussion ensued.
Motion by Commissioner Tinder

to update the city’s mission statement in accordance
with Mayor Lowery’s recommended change.

Second to the Motion, for discussion: Commissioner Peebles
Mayor Lowery opened the floor to the public for discussion.
Commissioner Peebles – would we also want to add efficient and change enriching to enhancing?
Mayor Lowery said that works for him.
Commissioner Perno – nothing to add.
Commissioner Peebles rescinded his second.
Amended Motion by Commissioner Tinder

to update the city’s mission statement in
accordance
with
Mayor
Lowery’s
recommended change and to include the
word efficient and enhancing (replacing
enriching).

Second to the amended Motion, for discussion: Commissioner Peebles
Commissioner Warrick – when the commission spoke about it, he understood that the city was going
to have a workshop about it so he is confused about why this is being discussed now.
There was a query about where this mission statement originated. Ms. Roman – this mission statement
was created in about 2020 by city manager Gainer and directors.
Commissioner Perno – how much is it going to cost to change this wording?
City Manager – it is going to cost about $5k to make the changes and there is no budget for it.
Mayor Lowery – the wall update can wait for now and we can go ahead and update our website and
stationery in the interim.

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Mr. Langford – not as concerned about updating the words as he is about the cost of changing the
wall. He will donate the money to paint over the mission statement and have a framed mission
statement added.
Mr. Scray – relayed a story about a student who had been diligent yet achieved no great results.
Diligence does not describe how well we do something, reiterating to the Mayor if this is really the
priority. Mayor Lowery interrupted Mr. Scray. Mr. Scray called point of order asking if he could
finish his commentary. Mayor Lowery said no and asked him to stand down and take his seat. Mr.
Scray refused. Mayor Lowery called Deputy Chief Enfinger to escort Mr. Scray out of the building.
Mrs. Beshearse – 1612 is when the first description of the word “progressively” comes from and there
is a full description of it. In 5 years, is this new word going to be out of style as well. Don’t see the
need to pick a word to change it.
Mr. Hines – you are the chair of the meeting. Long before you were born everybody was given free
speech. You interrupted the gentleman and prevented him from his free speech. He doesn’t need to
agree with you, but he has the right to speak. The word progressive has been used for 100s of years,
and it has been looked at with disdain in the past few years. He said the Mayor owed Mr. Scray an
apology.
Tinder
Peebles
Perno
Warrick
Lowery

aye
no
no
no
aye

Motion failed: 3-2

Item # 14. Public Commentary. (was item 12)
Mr. Joe Bidel – saying this was his first time ever attending a commission meeting, he said that just
because someone disagrees with you doesn’t mean you can kick him out. Commissioner Tinder –
what motivated you to come tonight? Mr. Biedel answered it was item 11 regarding the data center.
He hasn’t seen a data center built in the last two years that hasn’t completely decimated the area.
Mr. Langford – Data center – Jackson County just came back 2 hours ago with a complete ban on
data centers in their ULDC plan. The city has been talking about updating the comp plan and ULDC
plan for a while now. You might think about calling a committee to work on that, like the charter
review committee.
Ms. Hines – lives in LH and in all her times she is amazed at the work they all do that they don’t get
credit for. She just wanted to say thank you.
Mr. Beshearse – data center – you said there is no space to build a data center now but there may be
expansion in the future that would allow it.
Member of the public – one year moratorium – do you have to have that so that you can do the ban?
Jackson County didn’t do the one year and banned it. So, can’t we do the same?
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Attorney – any kind of ban restricting property rights generally requires a study to show a
rational bases for the decision.

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Commissioner Peebles – understand that we can just say no to development, but they will just
sue us because they have every right to develop. This is why we need the moratorium for that
protection.

Mrs. Parker – AI datacenters don’t need to be here or in the county. The flock camera situation also
needs to be heavily discussed by this commission.
Mr. Switzer – was looking at the budget meeting and it dawned that in the general fund you could cut
almost $100k a year if you delinked us from Bay Rock and Flock.
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Commissioner Tinder – do we pay $12,500 a month for flock? No – per year. Where does
the $100k figure come from?

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o Mr. Switzer – all the flock cameras are integrated at Bay Rock. $6k per month x 12
for Bay Rock.
o Mr. Switzer - Also willing to give up James Rodger Park.
Mr. White – 1515 Country Club, also serves on the Planning Commission - Ms. Gina has already
been encouraging them to get on with working on updating the comp plan at the planning
commission, and they have already started working on setting up some workshops.
Item # 15. Mayor’s Report. (was item 13)
Mayor had nothing to report.
Item # 16.

Commissioners’ Reports. (was Item 14)

Commissioner Perno – thanked first responders. World Cup starts on Thursday, so please support the
US Soccer team. Mr. Lightfoot – a resident – at Vermont and 12 th there are cars parking in the ROW
against traffic direction. If we did a city sweep on illegal parking, we could start in that area. Also, ebikes are being driven on sidewalks.
Commissioner Peebles – last TPO meeting – Bay Way created a carwash for government vehicles
that is cheap, and LH was the first city in the county to use it. Shout out to Cpt. Blalock for taking
himself and his kids on a tour of the PD. Would like to focus on how to bring in more revenue and
would like to revamp the community services board to focus more on finding sponsorships.
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Commissioner Perno – when updating chapter 42 we might focus on this board.

Commissioner Warrick – spoke about his dinner with the BCLOC the previous night. He gave a
presentation about what belongs in a city charter and what does not.
Commissioner Tinder – Where are we with lawsuit with James Finch against the city? Mr. Lightfoot
- We can’t talk about it until the next meeting on June 23rd.
o Asked about Mr. Peebles having the concerts in the park sponsored by external
sponsors? Commissioner Peebles – yes. Commissioner Tinder – those are quite
expensive. There are other places we can get people to sponsor.
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Asked Ms. Roman to clarify cost of flock - $12,500 per year.
o Commissioner Tinder asked about the amount that Mr. Switzer had mentioned. Ms.
Roman – not sure but will contact him to confirm.

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Commissioner Tinder spoke about how she found out about the lobby wallpaper. Feels we
should paint over the whole lobby wall.

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Spoke further about issues comcast and their workers on 10th street.

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Feels like we need to get in touch with what is important.

Item # 17.

City Manager’s Report. (was Item 15)

The City Manager had no report. Shout out to staff whose work does not go unnoticed.
A.

Finance Report: no questions.
Commissioner Tinder asked for a list she was promised of employees. City Manager
explained she is referencing the salary study which has not been received yet.

Item # 18.

City Attorney’s Report. (was item 16)

Nothing to report.
Item # 19. Adjournment. (was item 17)
There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 7.36 P.M.

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APPROVED THIS 23rd DAY OF

JUNE

2026.
_______________________________
Dr. Dave Lowery, Mayor

ATTEST:
_____________________________
Chris Lightfoot, City Manager
prepared by
Cicelia Rushing

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Commission Agenda Report

Requested Action:
I. Report in Brief:

Background:

Recommendation:

Commissioners Sam Peebles | Pat Perno | Jamie Warrick | Judy Tinder

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Mayor
City Manager Chris Lightfoot
City Attorney Amy Myers

CITY OF LYNN HAVEN, FLORIDA
Commission Agenda Report

Project #:

II. Budgeted Amount:
III.Advertised:

How/Means:

Date:

IV. Alternatives:

V. Attachments:

Commissioners Sam Peebles | Pat Perno | Jamie Warrick | Judy Tinder

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Mayor
City Manager Chris Lightfoot
City Attorney Amy Myers

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Asset 4395 2018 Ford F150 Crew Cab 2wd 1FTEW1C52JFB60186

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Commission Agenda Report

Requested Action:
I. Report in Brief:

Background:

Recommendation:

Commissioners Sam Peebles | Pat Perno | Jamie Warrick | Judy Tinder

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Mayor
City Manager Chris Lightfoot
City Attorney Amy Myers

CITY OF LYNN HAVEN, FLORIDA
Commission Agenda Report

Project #:

II. Budgeted Amount:
III.Advertised:

How/Means:

Date:

IV. Alternatives:

V. Attachments:

Commissioners Sam Peebles | Pat Perno | Jamie Warrick | Judy Tinder

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Mayor
City Manager Chris Lightfoot
City Attorney Amy Myers

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Commission Agenda Report

Requested Action:
I. Report in Brief:

Background:

Recommendation:

Commissioners Sam Peebles | Pat Perno | Jamie Warrick | Judy Tinder

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Mayor
City Manager Chris Lightfoot
City Attorney Amy Myers

CITY OF LYNN HAVEN, FLORIDA
Commission Agenda Report

Project #:

II. Budgeted Amount:
III.Advertised:

How/Means:

Date:

IV. Alternatives:

V. Attachments:

Commissioners Sam Peebles | Pat Perno | Jamie Warrick | Judy Tinder

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Mayor
City Manager Chris Lightfoot
City Attorney Amy Myers

RESOLUTION NUMBER 2026-06-559
A RESOLUTION DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER TO
EVALUATE
OPPORTUNITIES
FOR
SERVICE
CONSOLIDATION, DEVELOP ASSOCIATED COST
PROPOSALS FOR SERVICES CURRENTLY FUNDED
THROUGH THE CITY’S GENERAL FUND, AND REPORT
ON SUCH OPPORTUNITES AND PROPOSALS TO THE
CITY COMMISION FOR REVIEW AND EVALUATION.
WHEREAS, the City of Lynn Haven ("City") is currently undergoing the development of
the City's annual budget for the 2027 fiscal year, which will need to be completed and approved
no later than September 30, 2026; and
WHEREAS, after initial budget discussions, the City Commission desires to direct the
staff to evaluate opportunities for service consolidation within the county and to develop associated
cost proposals for services currently funded through the city general fund;
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the City Commission of the City of Lynn
Haven, Florida, that the City Manager is hereby directed to evaluate opportunities for service
consolidation within the county and to develop associated cost proposals for services currently
funded through the city general fund;
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City Manager shall report his findings to the
City Commission as part of ongoing budget discussions and no later than the adoption of the annual
budget for the 2027 fiscal year.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this Resolution is effective immediately upon
passage.
PASSED AND ADOPTED at the regular meeting of the City of Lynn Haven, in Bay
County, Florida on the _________ of ____________, 2026.

CITY OF LYNN HAVEN, FLORIDA
BY: ________________________________
Dave Lowery, Mayor
ATTEST:
__________________________
Chris Lightfoot, City Manager-Clerk

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RESOLUTION NUMBER 2026-06-560
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF LYNN
HAVEN TO PURCHASE TWO (2) 2026 FORD POLICE
INTERCEPTOR UTILITY SUVS FROM AKINS FORD AND
TO TRADE IN ONE (1) VEHICLE TO OFFSET THE
PURCHASE PRICE
WHEREAS, the City of Lynn Haven Police Department requires the replacement of police
vehicles, including an insurance-totaled 2020 Chevrolet Tahoe and recently sold surplus police
vehicles, in order to maintain adequate fleet capacity for public safety operations; and
WHEREAS, the limited availability of police pursuit-rated vehicles on the market requires
the City to act promptly to secure suitable replacement vehicles; and
WHEREAS, the Police Department has identified two (2) 2026 Ford Police Interceptor
Utility SUVs available from Akins Ford in Winder, Georgia, at a total purchase price of
$92,776.00; and
WHEREAS, Akins Ford has offered a trade-in allowance of $42,000.00 for Asset 4646, a
2020 Ford F-350 truck, which will offset the total purchase price, resulting in a net cost of
$50,776.00; and
WHEREAS, it is in the best interest of the City of Lynn Haven and its citizens to authorize
this purchase and trade-in to ensure the Police Department maintains a safe, reliable, and adequate
vehicle fleet.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the City Commission of the City of Lynn
Haven, Florida, that the City is hereby authorized to purchase two (2) 2026 Ford Police Interceptor
Utility SUVs from Akins Ford as described in the attached quote for a total purchase price of
$92,776.00.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City is hereby authorized to trade in Asset 4646,
a 2020 Ford F-350 truck, to Akins Ford for a trade-in allowance of $42,000.00 to offset the total
purchase price resulting in a net cost of $50,776.00 for the two vehicles.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City is hereby authorized to utilize insurance
replacement funds, GovDeals.com sale proceeds, the trade-in allowance from Akins Ford, and
Police Vehicle Line Item Funds to fund this purchase.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Mayor or City Manager are hereby authorized
to execute all documents and take all actions necessary to effectuate this purchase and trade-in.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this Resolution is effective immediately upon
passage.

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PASSED AND ADOPTED at the regular meeting of the City of Lynn Haven, in Bay
County, Florida on the _________ of ____________, 2026.

CITY OF LYNN HAVEN, FLORIDA
BY: ________________________________
Dave Lowery, Mayor
ATTEST:
__________________________
Chris Lightfoot, City Manager-Clerk

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WHEREAS, Section 286.0114(2), Florida Statutes, states that members of the public have
to rules or
an opportunity to be heard on propositions before a board or commission,

policies adopted by the board or

and

WHEREAS, the City Commission of the City of Lynn Haven, Florida has elected to
update and amend the rules of procedure for public meetings by authorizing the adoption of a
resolution approving public participation and decorum rules in compliance with Florida Statutes.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ENACTED BY THE PEOPLE OF THE CITY OF
LYNN HAVEN, FLORIDA:
SECTION 1. Article VII, Chapter 2 of the City of Lynn Haven Code of OrdinancesIS hereby

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Any further or second occurrence of a violation by the same person at the same meeting or any
subsequent meeting, shall subject the person to be removed from the meeting, and may result in a
criminal complaint being

against the person under F.S.

877.03.

Sec. 2-202. Attendance by teleconference or other interactive electronic means.
A city commissioner, planning commissioner, or any other public official of the city may attend and
vote at a public meeting of their respective commission or board by teleconference or other interactive

electronic means provided that:

(1)

A quorum of the commission or board is physically present at the public meeting; and

(2)

A majority of those commissioners or board members physically present determine that

sufficient circumstances exist to excuse the physical attendance of the absent member.

Appearance by members not physically present should be limited to extraordinary
circumstances, and not be a matter of routine.
Secs.

Reserved.

SECTION 2. All ordinances or parts of ordinances in
extent of such

herewith are hereby repealed to the

If any phrase, clause, sentence, paragraph, section, or subsection of this

Ordinance shall be declared unconstitutional or invalid by a court of competent jurisdiction, such

unconstitutionality or invalidity shall not affect the remaining phrases, clauses, sentences,
paragraphs, sections or subsections of this Ordinance.

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SECTION 3.

It is the intention of the Commission that the provisions of this Ordinance shall

The provisions of this Ordinance may be
may be

become a part of the City's Code of Ordinances.
renumbered

or

with cross-references corrected and the word
or other

changed to

appropriate word to accomplish such intention.

SECTION 4. This Ordinance shall take effect immediately upon its passage.

PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED at the regular meeting of the City
Commission of the City of Lynn Haven, Florida this 5230day of
2024

CITY OF LYNN HAVEN, FLORIDA

Jesse

son, Mayor

ATTE T.

w
Vickie Gainer, Ci

FNSL
Manager-Clerk

MW '.

Second? EVERX

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RESOLUTION NO.: 2024-04-428
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF LYNN HAVEN, FLORIDA,

TO

ADOPT

DECORUM

PUBLIC

RULES;

PARTICIPATION
AND

PROVIDING

GUIDELINES
AN

AND

INHVIEDIATELY

EFFECTIVE DATE.

WHEREAS, Section 286.0114(2), Florida Statutes, states that members of the public have
to rules or
opportunity to be heard on propositions before a board or commission,
and
policies adopted by the board or
an

mo?
WHEREAS, the City Commission of the City of Lynn Haven adopted Ordinance No. XXXX
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authorizing public participation guidelines and decorum rules in compliance with Florida Statutes
to be adopted by Resolution; and

WHEREAS, the City Commission has elected to adopt public participation guidelines and
decorum rules within the limitations of Section 286.0114(4), Florida Statutes
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the City Commission of the City of Lynn

Haven, Florida as follows:

Participation Guidelines and Decorum
is incorporated herein by reference and adopted as the
policy governing public
board meetings
Commission
of
Haven
at
and
comment
meetings,
City
Lynn
public
participation
SECTION 1.

The attached document titled

and hearings.

SECTION 2.

This Resolution shall be effective immediately upon passage.

PASSED, APPROVED AND DULY ADOPTED by the City Commission of the City of
Lynn Haven, Florida, meeting in regular session this 23rd day of April 2024.

CITY OF LYNN HAVEN, FLORIDA

JesseN

\J
ATTEST:

Vickie Gainer, City Manag

erk

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son, Mayor

I: \

EXHIBIT A

CITY OF LYNN HAVEN PUBLIC PARTICIPATION AND DECORUM RULES
INTRODUCTION

I.

values and

The City Commission of the City of Lynn Haven, Florida

from the orderly

participation of members of the public during public meetings.
Any meeting of the Board constitutes a limited public forum as defined by the United States Supreme
Court, and as such all components of speech will be limited to matters of public concern in Lynn Haven.
Under Florida law, the public must be afforded

a

reasonable opportunity to

provide input on public

action. The Board has the authority to reasonably regulate public

matters before the Board for

input by establishing time limit restrictions on public comments, and enforcing orderly, non-disruptive
conduct at public meetings. These public participation and decorum rules provide the parameters for such

regulation.
DEFINITIONS

II.
For the purpose of these guidelines, the following

apply:

Commission" means the City Commission of the City of Lynn Have n, Florida.

or

means

any written

material(s) a Speaker wishes to provide to the Board in connection with

their public comment.
Candidate

means

any statement

(verbal, written, graphical, or in any other

format) which involves the endorsement of any political candidate that is made for the purpose of
campaigning.
means

any member of the

public who is presenting public comment before the Board in

compliance with this policy.
is any nonelectronic item (including signs, placards, banners, posters, maps, or models) the

Speaker wishes to present publicly before the Board to aid in communicating the Speaker's message. This
does not include cue cards, Speaker notes, or other materials used to help a Speaker recall information.
Ill.

CITIZEN PARTICIPATION PROCEDURES

A.

The following rules and procedures will apply to citizen participation during Board meetings.

B.

General Procedures.
1.

Board meetings will be held in person at the location

on the advertised

meeting agenda.
2.

If a fully virtual meeting of the Board is legally authorized or required, such as under a

state of emergency, the details of such virtual meeting, including options for public participation,

will be advertised as required by law.

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3.

Anyone wishing to speak before the Board at any meeting must, prior to the start of the

meeting, sign in on the audience participation sheet and indicate whether they wish to address a

posted agenda item (and include the agenda item number or numbers) or whether they wish to
period and take their seat. The chair of the board will then

speak at the

recognize them at the appropriate time. Persons that have not signed up on the sign in sheet can

agenda item_by raising their hand, and will be

also be recognized during discussion of a
allowed to speak at the appropriate time.
4.

recognized by the chair of

No person shall address the Board without first being

the Board.
5.

When a

name

is called, the Speaker will approach the public lectern and give

the following information in an audible tone of voice for the minutes:
a.

Their name;

b.

Their full address, unless such address is entitled to

protections

under the Sunshine Law, in which case the Speaker shall provide the municipality
or

c.

unincorporated area in which they reside; and

if requested by the Chair, information on whether the Speaker speaks for a group
of persons or a third party or represents an organization. If the person represents
an

organization, the Speaker must also state whether the view expressed by the

Speaker

represents

an

established

policy

or

position

approved

by the

organization, and whether the person is being compensated by the organization.
6.
7.
one

Speakers are prohibited from transferring their time to a different individual.
Groups of

or more

individuals who wish to express their views collectively may select

Speaker to represent the

time is still limited to the

views to the board. The

applicable time allotment of all members of the group, or 10 minutes, whichever is shorter.
Visual or Electronic Aids and Handouts.
1.

For public safety purposes, no signs or placards mounted on sticks, posts, poles, or similar

structures will be allowed in Commission meeting rooms.

2.

Visual aids that disrupt meetings or interfere with

ability to view or participate in

the meeting are not authorized.
3.

Handouts the Speaker wishes to share with the Board must be provided in advance of the

meeting or presented to City staff at the meeting room before the

allotted time for

public comment.
4.

A copy of any Visual Aid or Electronic Aid a Speaker wishes to publicly present before the

Board must be provided in advance along with a written request explaining the necessity of the
Visual Aid or Electronic Aid.
5.

Visual Aids or Electronic Aids that require audio/video (AV) or other technological set up

must be submitted at least seven (7) days prior to meeting or by such other deadline as indicated

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request at the

in the notice of public meeting. The Chair may approve or deny such a

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discretion. if use of a Visual Aid or Electronic Aid is approved:
a.

The Visual Aid or Electronic Aid must be handled by the Speaker.

b.

Electronic Aids must be properly audible or observable to all members of the
and may not be disruptive.

Board and the public, cannot require extensive

allotted time.

Any set-up time will be counted as part of the
c.

All content must be the Speakesz own. In no event will a Speaker be authorized
to

display or present any visual or audio content recorded or taken from the

internet, social media, television, radio, or other forms of
not

limited to videos,

music, speech, sounds,

but

posted,

or

streamed, owned, copyrighted, trademarked, or presented by any party other
than the Speaker.
d.

The

Chair may immediately interrupt and terminate

a

speaking

privilege for violation of this provision.
Authorized Time for Public Comment.
1.

Time for public comment will be allocated as follows:
a.

A

period may be authorized at the discretion of the Board

to be held at the beginning or end of each regular Board meeting, or at such other

time as may be designated by the Board.
b.

For public comment related to

agenda items or Board actions, time will

be allotted for registered Speakers prior to the Board voting on that item.
2.

The Chair or the Board has the right to limit the remarks of each Speaker to 3 minutes or

'

less. Based upon the number ofindividuals signed up to speak during the public comment period,
the Chair may at their discretion shorten the time available for each individual to speak to allow
more

3.

Speakers to be heard.
The public comment period for any particular item of discussion or the citizen comment

period may, at the discretion of the Board, be limited to a reasonable, set length of time, to be
established prior to initiation of public comment on that topic. (For example, all public comment

Agenda Item #1001 could be limited to 1 hour.) If such a time limit on public comment is
established, the time may be extended for an additional reasonable time period at the discretion
on

of the Chair.
S ecial Circumstances.
1.

The Board is not required to take public comment for:
3.

Emergency situations affecting public health, welfare, or safety if compliance with
the requirements would cause an unreasonable delay in the ability of the Board
to act;

b.

Ministerial acts such as approval of minutes or ceremonial proclamations;

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c.

Meetings exempt or excepted from F5 286.011;

d.

Meetings during which the Board is acting in a quasi-judicial capacity.

This

paragraph does not affect the right ofa person to be heard as otherwise provided
by law; or
e.

2.

Workshop meetings at which no votes will be taken.

The Boa rd Chair may waive any of these procedures in their discretion.
IV.

A.

CITIZEN DECORUM GUIDELINES

Public participation at board meetings is intended to allow individual members of the public to

address the Board on issues of public concern in Lynn Haven. The Chair is responsible for maintaining a

respectful environment during public participation so that public comments can be heard and considered
speaking privilege if
by the Board. Therefore, the Boa rd Chair may interrupt or terminate any
the Speaker's comments, attire, or Visual Aids constitute a personal attack; are slanderous, defaming,

disruptive, or obscene; violate any law (including but not limited to copyright and intellectual property

laws); or otherwise are in violation of this policy. The following guidelines apply to any public comment at
Board meetings:
1.

Speakers must be respectful of the Board, other members of the public, and others'

opinions, and refrain from making personal attacks;
2.

No Political Candidate Campaigning, commercial advertising, solicitation, or defamation

will be allowed as part of any presentation to the Board;
3.

Presentations to the Board must relate to issues which

are

in the

public interest, and

which pertain to Lynn Haven government activities. These priorities should be considered:
a.

Statements of matters involving public health or safety;

b.

Statements relating to Board actions or business;

c.

Statements involving various City departments under the City Manager; and

d.

Statements directly pertaining to relevant

Lynn Haven government programs,

projects, policies, or concerns.
4.

Speakers should make their comments concise and to the point, presenting relevant

information they wish the Board to consider.
5.

All remarks must be addressed to the Board as a body and not to any individual member

of the Board other than the Board Chair.
6.

No person, other than a member of the Board and the person having the floor, may be

permitted to enter into any discussion, either directly or through a member of the Board, without
permission of the Chair.
7.

A

time is an opportunity to direct comments to the Board; though questions

may be presented to the Board, it is not a time for a question-and-answer session or dialogue.

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remarks to the identified

Any Speaker who becomes disorderly or who fails to

8.

a verbal warning by the Chair.
I
subject or business at hand or who violates this policy mayIIbe given
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..

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m
with
I
.
they do so in accordance
Following such a warning, the Speaker may continue, provided that
:

[I

.

this policy. if, after such a warning the Speaker fails to comply with this policy, the Speaker may
be subject to removal
be directed to end their comments. If the Speaker does not do so, they
I
II
may
'

.

.

with this policy after
I
I
:.
to comply
from the meeting room. The Chair may bar any person failing
'

'
'
unless
the meeting,
permission
receiving a warning from ma king any additional comments during
a
I

to

I_

I
by the majority of the Board members
continue, or to address the Board again, is granted
.

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present.
9.

H
u in support of or opposition to a Speaker
Clapping, applauding, heckling orverbal outbursts

or their

I
remarks is discouraged. Any such activity that becomes disruptive
may result in removal

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room must do so quietly
or meeting
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from the meeting. Persons exiting the Commission Chamber

and in a non-disruptive mannerI.

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CITY OF LYNN HAVEN, FLORIDA

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Commission Agenda Report

Requested Action:
I. Report in Brief:

Background:

Recommendation:

Commissioners Sam Peebles | Pat Perno | Jamie Warrick | Judy Tinder

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Mayor
City Manager Chris Lightfoot
City Attorney Amy Myers

CITY OF LYNN HAVEN, FLORIDA
Commission Agenda Report

Project #:

II. Budgeted Amount:
III.Advertised:

How/Means:

Date:

IV. Alternatives:

V. Attachments:

Commissioners Sam Peebles | Pat Perno | Jamie Warrick | Judy Tinder

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Mayor
City Manager Chris Lightfoot
City Attorney Amy Myers

CITY OF LYNN HAVEN

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292,286.33 06/05/2026
24,950.00 06/05/2026
14,793.35 06/05/2026
11,952.50 06/05/2026
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