City Council Meeting 9/9/26

The City Council meeting of Punta Gorda on September 9, 2026, included several procurement and budget-related discussions. The council approved a contract award to CNS Chemical for aluminum sulfate products for the water treatment plant, achieving over $20,000 in savings over three years. They also approved a professional services contract authorization to CDM Smith for force main improvements at the master pumping facility, with a design and bidding cost of $825,648. Additionally, the council approved a single-source continuation with Central Square Technologies for integrated software products and maintenance, with a fiscal year expenditure of approximately $709,410. Budget amendments were passed to incorporate grant revenues and donations for various projects, including urban tree canopy restoration and watershed master planning. The council also approved a solid waste fee increase effective October 1, 2026, and discussed a lease amendment for Learn to Sail, including a 900 square foot storage expansion. A resolution was adopted to establish a process for reviewing conflicts of interest and non-disclosure obligations among elected officials, with provisions for in-camera review added. Other agenda items included event permit approvals, alleyway improvements using millings to save costs, and updates on IT infrastructure projects including network upgrades, disaster recovery, and AI pilot programs. The council emphasized transparency, fiscal responsibility, and infrastructure modernization throughout the meeting.