Holly Hill meeting summaries, agendas, and minutes

Holly Hill approves $22M in forgiven loans for hurricane recovery

The Holly Hill City Commission on Aug. 11 unanimously approved two state loans totaling $22,023,376 for hurricane recovery infrastructure projects, both carrying 100% principal forgiveness with no repayment required. The commission also approved a budget amendment and several consent agenda items.

City Commission approves $22M in forgiven loans

The commission approved a $19,166,503 Clean Water State Revolving Fund loan for the Holly Hill Infiltration & Inflow and Biological Treatment Unit Resilience project, and a $2,856,873 loan for the State Street Water Main replacement. Both resolutions passed unanimously.

In other action, the commission unanimously approved:

• A budget amendment recognizing $50,533.22 in insurance claim reimbursements for fleet repairs.
• The 2026-2027 holiday calendar.
• A restated agreement for the Valley National Bank property at 1451 North Nova Road.
• Minutes from the July 28, 2026 regular meeting and budget workshop.

Other recent meetings

The Firefighters Pension Fund Board of Trustees met Aug. 13 with an agenda that included a vote on the 2027 budget, submission of Form 1, and reports from financial advisor Frank Wan, attorney Richelle Levy, and Patrick Donlan of Foster & Foster. Minutes have not yet been published, so no outcome is available.

The Code Enforcement Special Master held hearings Aug. 21 on 15 code enforcement cases. The agenda listed properties across the city, including a condo at 231 Riverside Drive, a unit at 787 Center Ave, and a marina dock. No details on the nature of the violations were provided, and minutes have not yet been published.

Coming up

The City Commission will hold a regular meeting Tuesday, Aug. 25. The agenda includes an interim city manager employment agreement and a discussion regarding the Tropical Gables property at 1245 Ridgewood Avenue. No public hearings or consent agenda items are scheduled.

Holly Hill adopts 2050 plan, sets millage rate; motel demolition set for Aug. 11

The Holly Hill City Commission on July 28 adopted the 2050 Comprehensive Plan Update and set a maximum proposed millage rate of 5.8000 for the fiscal year beginning Oct. 1, 2026. The commission also approved budget amendments for stormwater and railroad crossing maintenance, ordered the demolition of a blighted motel, and renewed animal control contracts. All votes were unanimous.

Budget and planning actions

The commission unanimously adopted the 2050 Comprehensive Plan Update, a long-range land-use and growth document. It also established a maximum proposed millage rate of 5.8000 for the upcoming fiscal year, which serves as a cap for the final tax rate.

Two budget amendments were approved:

• $396,707.26 for railroad grade crossing maintenance at 10th Street and 2nd Street.
• Reallocation of $366,681.47 from the water and sewer fund to the stormwater fund.

Property and service items

The commission ordered the demolition of 403 Ridgewood Ave. (Happy Time Motel), with work to begin Aug. 11. It also approved a contract renewal with Halifax Humane Society, Inc., and an amendment to the interlocal agreement for animal control services with Volusia County. Additionally, the commission approved an amendment to the Fox Pointe PUD to add one dwelling unit and an accessory structure.

Budget workshop produced no decisions

On the same day, the commission held a workshop to review proposed revenues and expenditures for the FY2027 General Fund. Discussions covered staffing, the CRA fund, and capital projects, but no formal votes or decisions were recorded.

Police pension board meeting was agenda-only

The Police Pension Fund Board of Trustees met July 30 to discuss the proposed 2026-2027 budget and 2027 meeting dates. The board received reports from the plan actuary, investment consultant, and plan attorney. No votes or decisions were recorded; minutes have not yet been published.

Coming up

• **City Commission – Aug. 11:** The commission will consider two resolutions to accept supplemental appropriations from FEMA for sewer and water system repairs related to Hurricanes Helene and Milton. The consent agenda includes approval of the 2026-2027 holiday calendar, a restated agreement for property at 1451 North Nova Road (Valley National Bank), and recognition of insurance claim reimbursement revenue. A proclamation honoring City Manager Joseph Forte's retirement after 36 years is also scheduled.
• **Firefighters Pension Fund Board of Trustees – Aug. 13:** The board will vote on the 2027 Budget and hear reports from a financial advisor, an attorney, and a representative from Foster & Foster.

Holly Hill meetings set tax rate, budget talks; code cases heard

Holly Hill officials held or scheduled several meetings in late July covering property taxes, the FY2026/2027 budget, code enforcement, and pension fund business. Because minutes have not yet been published for the recent meetings, outcomes and vote tallies are not yet available from official records. What follows is based on the published agendas.

City Commission — July 28

The City Commission agenda included adoption of a maximum proposed millage rate for the fiscal year beginning Oct. 1, 2026 (Resolution 2026-R-47). The millage rate sets the ceiling for property taxes the city may levy.

Also on the agenda:

• A nuisance hearing for the Happy Time Motel at 403 Ridgewood Ave.
• An agreement for services with Halifax Humane Society for animal control.
• A resolution for FEC railroad crossing maintenance at 10th and 2nd Streets.
• Second reading of Ordinance 3092, a large-scale Comprehensive Plan Amendment.
• Second reading of Ordinance 3100, a major amendment to the Fox Pointe RPUD.
• A presentation on the Elected Officials Roundtable Stormwater Mitigation and Flooding Subcommittee.

Minutes were not published as of this roundup, so it is not confirmed which items were approved or how commissioners voted.

Budget Workshop — July 28

The City Commission held a Governmental Funds Budget Workshop for FY2026/2027, requested by Finance Director Michele Moore. The agenda listed only the workshop item. No dollar figures or specific budget decisions were included in the available agenda.

Code Enforcement Special Master — July 24

The Special Master conducted hearings for 19 code enforcement cases. The agenda listed cases including:

• Case No. 1: 240 7th Street (Holly Hill MHC LLC)
• Case No. 4: 241 Riverside Dr. (Marina Grande On The Halifax/Condo)
• Case No. 6: 558 Pinot Dr. (DR Horton and Joseph Tucker Jr)
• Case No. 16: 806 Magnolia Ave. (Bryn Mawr Investments)
• Case No. 18: Marina Grande Dock follow-up at 241 Riverside Dr.

Minutes were not published, so rulings and any fines or orders are not yet confirmed in the record.

Police Pension Fund Board of Trustees — July 30

The board's agenda included discussion of the proposed 2026-2027 budget and proposed 2027 meeting dates. Also listed: a quarterly report as of June 30, 2026 from BCA Investment Consultant; ratification of Warrants #11 and #12; a fund activity report for May 12, 2026 through July 3, 2026; and reports from the plan actuary, investment consultant, and plan attorney. No vote tallies or dollar amounts were included in the agenda.

Coming up

• **Aug. 13 — Firefighters Pension Fund Board of Trustees:** The board is scheduled to vote on the 2027 Budget. The agenda also includes submission of Form 1 and reports from Frank Wan (Financial Advisor), Richelle Levy (Attorney), and Patrick Donlan (Foster & Foster).

Residents seeking confirmed outcomes from the July meetings should watch for published minutes from the City of Holly Hill.