CITY COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING July 23 ,2026

The City of Duneden held a regular City Commission meeting on July 23, 2026, with key procurement and policy discussions. The commission approved several contract-related items on the consent agenda, including addendums for professional services with Tetratech Inc. and Ardura Group Inc., and awarded bid 26-2615 for a wastewater treatment plant breakroom renovation at $169,850. A significant procurement action was the award of bid 26-2613 to TLC Diversified Inc. for $1,955,810 to replace critical pumps at the wastewater treatment plant, deemed essential due to obsolescence and operational necessity. The meeting also featured extensive public input and staff presentations on ordinance 26-08, proposing to prohibit launching motorized watercraft from the Duneden Causeway to protect the shoreline and environment, which the commission voted to advance. Additionally, the commission discussed the fiscal year 2027 maximum millage rate, setting it at 4.1345 mills, and reviewed historic preservation ordinance amendments aimed at clarifying procedures and definitions. A resolution related to a parking garage financing was tabled until after the upcoming election. The meeting reflected a balance of environmental concerns, public safety, community access, and fiscal responsibility in procurement and policy decisions.