LEGISLATIVE ACTION ITEM
SPONSOR: City Council President Delarian Wiggins
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RESOLUTION 2023-008 - PROVIDING FOR THE REMOVAL OF A BOARD MEMBER FROM THE WESTSIDE REDEVELOPMENT BOARD
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RECOMMENDATION:
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That City Council adopt Resolution 2023-008.
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PENSACOLA; PROVIDING FOR THE REMOVAL OF A BOARD MEMBER FROM THE WESTSIDE REDEVELOPMENT BOARD; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
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HEARING REQUIRED: No Hearing Required
SUMMARY:
Mr. Perkins was appointed to the Westside Redevelopment Board (WRD) in March of 2019 to fill an unexpired term. He was reappointed in March of 2021 to a three-year term.
During the term March 2021 through December 2022, there were eight (8) meetings of the WRD held, of the eight (8) meetings, Mr. Perkins failed to attend six (6) of the meetings.
Contact was made with Mr. Perkins in September of 2022 to ascertain the issue as well as his desire to remain on the Board. At this time, Don Kraher went to Mr. Perkins’ residence and had a discussion with him. Mr. Perkins advised that he was still desirous of being on the Board and stated he was not aware that he had missed meetings. He advised that he would attend the December meeting.
In preparation for the December meeting, CRA staff reached out to Mr. Perkins to ensure that he was able to attend the meeting. Mr. Perkins advised that he would, “probably” be there. Mr. Perkins missed the December meeting.
Due to the lack of attendance and in accordance with the City Charter, Council Rules and Procedures and Florida Statute 112.501, staff is requesting that Mr. Jimmie Perkins be removed from the Westside Redevelopment Board and that the process of finding a replacement follow the normal procedure.
PRIOR ACTION:
March 28, 2019 - Appointed to the Westside Redevelopment Board
March 25, 2021 - Reappointed to the Westside Redevelopment Board
September 29, 2022 - Letter sent regarding Westside Redevelopment Board Absences
December 28, 2022 - Letter of Notification sent regarding Removal from Westside Redevelopment Board
FUNDING:
N/A
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
None
STAFF CONTACT:
Don Kraher, Council Executive
ATTACHMENTS:
1) Resolution No. 2023-008
2) Letter - Westside Redevelopment Board Absences
3) Letter of Notification - Removal from Westside Redevelopment Board
PRESENTATION: No