City Council Business Meeting I May 19, 2026

The City of Palm Coast City Council held a business meeting on May 19, 2026, which included several proclamations recognizing National Public Works Week, Records and Information Management Month, and National Water Safety Month. Key procurement-related discussions focused on the approval of a right-of-way purchase agreement involving impact fee credits valued at approximately $410,000 to facilitate road improvements, including additional turn lanes to accommodate traffic from new developments. The council also approved an additional $100,000 in funding for stormwater dredging at Pine Grove due to unforeseen unsuitable soils, exceeding the original contingency budget. Another significant agenda item was the approval of a first amendment to a master plan development agreement that reduced residential density by converting townhouses to single-family homes with smaller lot sizes, sparking debate about affordable housing implications. The council reviewed and approved a municipal lands list as required by Florida statute, identifying city-owned parcels potentially available for affordable housing or other uses, with some parcels removed from the list due to their designation for stormwater or park purposes. Additionally, the council discussed policy considerations related to construction bonds for developments and the impact of hedge funds on local housing markets. Motions related to these procurement and development matters were passed unanimously or by majority vote, reflecting ongoing efforts to manage growth, infrastructure, and housing affordability in Palm Coast.