# City Council Business Meeting I September 15, 2026

The City Council Business Meeting of Palm Coast on September 15, 2026, covered a broad range of topics including proclamations for Hispanic Heritage Month, Stormwater Awareness Week, Neonatal Intensive Care Awareness Month, and Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Significant procurement-related discussions included approval of a $100,000 contract piggybacking off a Lake County contract for a fire assessment fee study, and a $616,000 contract for wastewater hydraulic modeling transitioned to a larger firm to expedite completion. The council also approved a $100,000 grant from the economic development budget to assist with wetland mitigation for an industrial site development. Additionally, the council discussed legislative priorities, including the potential reallocation of $124 million in state appropriations originally designated for a road project that has been withdrawn. Amendments to the Unified Land Development Code were approved on first reading, addressing buffers between residential developments and other zoning updates. The council also passed ordinances prohibiting the transfer of the fire department and direct potable reuse of water. Several appointments to advisory committees and boards were made. Public comments and council discussions highlighted concerns about transparency, development impacts, and community engagement. The meeting included motions and unanimous votes on most procurement and policy items, with some motions passing by a 3-1 vote. Overall, the meeting focused on advancing infrastructure projects, regulatory updates, and community support initiatives with attention to budget and contract approvals.

**Jurisdictions:** sled
**Industries:** Construction & Infrastructure, Professional Services
**Topics:** Physical Infrastructure, Contracting Vehicles
**Published:** September 15, 2026

### Sources
- [City Council Business Meeting I September 15, 2026](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_-Y5hHKRnQw) - City of Palm Coast