City Council Meeting 7/8/2026

The City Council meeting of Punta Gorda on July 8, 2026, included several procurement and budget-related discussions. The council approved a master agreement with Johnson Engineering for planning, design, permitting, and construction services related to water system improvements, including booster station upgrades and water main upsizing, with a combined authorization of $664,130 funded through utilities. They also approved piggybacking a NASPO contract with Juniper Network Inc. for network upgrades. The council discussed the fiscal year 2027 budget status, including sanitation, building, gas tax, lease property, and marina funds, highlighting proposed rate increases and capital equipment replacements. They deliberated on the millage rate for fiscal year 2026-2027, ultimately approving a rollback rate of 4.0074. Additionally, the council considered initiating a consultant procurement process for Municipal Service Benefit Units (MSBUs) to explore funding options for infrastructure and services, approving going out to bid to assess costs. Public input addressed concerns about code enforcement, transparency in local government spending, and water resource management. The meeting also included discussions on golf cart ordinance amendments and audit selection committee formation.