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commented the Christmas parade was a big success. He
attended the open house at the Heritage Park and Cultural Center, enjoyed dinner with the Fire
Department, and he appreciated Mr. Holmes' letter to the First City Bank on their grand re- opening.
The Mayor mentioned a letter received from Senator Gaetz' office that said there is no
money for
community budget requests. He said the City will still pursue funding for the reuse issue and the
fire tower through the TAG lobbyist group. He said with that in mind, the City will not have
official presentation at the local delegation as they will only receive testimony on other state issues
of local concern.
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MAYOR/COUNCIL ANNOUNCEMENTS cont.
The City Manager mentioned the $ 400, 000 the City received last year was through a direct budget
line item and the City will still make their needs known. She said they will only hear local bills at
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the December 11 meeting at the School Board Office Building at 5: 30 p. m.
The Mayor mentioned a nice email was received regarding City sanitation employees. He said the
City elections are coming up and the qualifying time for individuals interested in running for office
is between December 29th and January 2nd. He mentioned there are three City Council seats and the
Mayor' s seat up for election.
The Mayor and Council wished everyone a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.
CITY MANAGER ANNOUNCEMENTS
The City Manager announced that solid waste will not be collected on Christmas Eve, Christmas
Day, and New Years Day, and that services will resume on December 26th. She advised that City
Offices will be closed on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day, except the Golf Course will be open
until 12: 00 Noon on Christmas Eve.
The City Manager thanked Council for their consideration of her request and expressed it has been a
joy and a pleasure to work for Council, said the City employees go above and beyond. She
mentioned the " City Angels" raised $ 372. 00 selling cookies, popcorn, hot chocolate, and cider on
Saturday for the United Way, and they do it because they love and care for the community.
ADJOURNMENT
Being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 8: 42 p. m.
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