IOP City Council Highlights - November

November 17, 2020

Presentation of Audit Results

  • Mr. Justin Kiddy of McKay Kiddy gave a brief overview of the City’s FY20 audited financial statements. The City has received a “clean” opinion for the year ending June 30, 2020. The City’s assets exceed their liabilities by approximately $33M. The City has a bond rating of Aa1. Mr. Kiddy said there are no proposed audit adjustments, no accounting issues, and no internal control issues. The City is in a good financial position as of June 30, 2020 according to Mr. Kiddy

Standing Committees

  • City Council approved replacing the 2004 Engine 1002 Pumper Truck by purchasing demo truck in the amount of $525,000 in FY22 instead of refurbishing existing truck at $335,000. This is a good opportunity for the City to obtain a custom Fire Engine at a significantly reduced price.
  • City Council also approved a recommendation from the Public Safety Committee to award an amount not to exceed $3,000 to restripe existing hotel 15-minute loading zone parking areas in Front Beach into paid parking spaces.
  • City Council approved award of a contract to Gulfstream in the amount of $614,985.07 for the small, but high-impact drainage projects as part of the Phase 3 Drainage Project. These projects should improve drainage in the Sparrow Drive, Forest Trail, Cross Lane, 32nd Avenue, and 41st Avenue areas.
  • City Council approved award of a contract to VC3 in the amount of $133,885 for city-wide information technology support and services. This contract will result in expanded coverage of Information Technology issues for the City.
  • City Council approved a change order for Salmon’s Dredging in the amount of $23,634 for the relocation of the former watersports dock outside of the encroachment area in accordance with directive from the US Army Corps of Engineers.
  • City Council heard and approved changes to the 42nd Avenue Beach Walkway design. The new path will be made of Ipe wood and will be located at ground level where the current blue Mobimat is.

Ordinances

First Reading

  • City Council approved first reading of Ordinance 2020-14, which allows for commercial surfing instruction on the beach under specific conditions.
  • City Council approved Emergency Ordinance 2020-14, which alters and extends emergency provisions due to COVID-19 and brings the City's requirements on businesses in-line with Executive Orders from the Governor.

Second Reading

  • City Council approved second reading of Ordinance 2020-11 which amends the Alarm Ordinance and is available here.