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Table of Contents MAYOR & COUNCIL................................................................................... 1-3 LOCAL DIPLOMACY IN ACTION............................................................... 4 CITY CLERK'S OFFICE- RESOLUTIONS & ORDINANCES....................... 5-10 COMPLETED INITIATIVES......................................................................... 11 ON THE HORIZON....................................................................................... 12 AWARDS, RECOGNITION, & SERVICES................................................... 13-14 NATIONAL COMMUNITY SURVEY........................................................... 15-18 BUDGET IN BRIEF FY2022........................................................................ 19-20 UTILITY UNDERGROUNDING................................................................... 21 MULTI-USE PATH & PAVEMENT REHABILITATION............................... 21 POLICE STATION & CITY SERVICES ANNEX........................................... 22 POLICE DEPARTMENT.............................................................................. 23 FIRE DEPARTMENT................................................................................... 24-25 WATER, SEWER, & STORMWATER........................................................... 26-27 COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY............................................. 28 WETLANDS TRAIL BOARDWALK............................................................. 29 CAMELIA ST WATER TANK REHABILITATION....................................... 29 TRAFFIC SAFETY & CALMING.................................................................. 30 NATURAL GAS........................................................................................... 30 PARKS & RECREATION.............................................................................. 31-32 CITY ORGANIZATIONAL CHART.............................................................. 33

GULF BREEZE CITY COUNCIL YEAR 2022 Mayor & City Council MISSION STATEMENT  \"Gulf Breeze will preserve and enhance its hometown character and natural environment to foster a high quality of family life.\" INCLUSION VALUES SERVICE ABOVE SELF  COLLABORATION To describe our daily commitment to public service, our core values are: Inclusion is the attitude, tendency or policy of integrating all people in a society, with the intention that all who are involved shall benefit through their participation and contribution of the process. Collaboration  occurs when two or more people work together towards shared goals. Service above Self is  showing acts of kindness with the knowledge you may never be recognized, pushing yourself beyond normal boundaries for the betterment of others, making yourself uncomfortable to make others more. The City of Gulf Breeze strives to cultivate a safe, family-friendly community that supports inclusion, collaboration, and outstanding service for all its citizens. 1

GGUULLFF BBRREEEEZZEE CCIITTYY CCOOUUNNCCIILL YYEEAARR 22002192 building a resilient community FOCUS ON RESILIENCY THE CITY COUNCIL REAFFIRMED THESE PRIORITIES AND HAS We think you will agree that this annual TAKEN LEGISLATIVE Year in Review reflects a city on the move, ACTION TOWARDS with an unprecedented number of policy RESILIENCY AT and program updates, as well as major plan NEARLY EVERY MEETING. development and infrastructure improvements. We are entering year 3 of our Resiliency Strategic Plan. A global pandemic, hurricane destruction and recovery, and the 6-month Pensacola Bay Bridge closure all tested our community. Little did we know that when we set out in 2019 to prioritize emergency operations, storm hardening, and growth management, our new contracts, policies, and plans would prove so critical only one year later. Today, we have truly proven we are a resilient community. Within 90 days of Hurricane Sally's destruction and in the midst of a historic storm season, the City participated in a national community survey. Residents ranked higher than the national average in all nine quality of life categories and 93% cited high trust in their City government overall. Our businesses have rebounded strongly and our quality of life has has never been stronger. 2

GULF BREEZE CITY COUNCIL YYEYEAEARARR220201082128 Mayor Cherry Fitch, elected 2019-December 2022. Prior to becoming Mayor, Cherry served on the City Council since 2012.  SERVICES TO GULF BREEZE: 2022-23 Florida League of Cities Utilities, Natural Resources & Public Works Legislative Policy Committee, Florida League of Mayors, FL-AL Transportation Planning Organization, NWFL, Regional Transportation Planning Organization, Gulf Breeze Rotary Club, Gulf Breeze Chamber of Commerce, Impact 100, and the Miraflores Garden Club. Past community leadership in: Santa Rosa Educational Foundation, Gulf Breeze Architectural Committee, Santa Rosa County Board of Adjustments, WSRE Board of Directors, and the Gulf Breeze Vision 2020 Most Livable City Committee. Mayor Pro Tem Tom Naile, Seat B, 2016 to December 2024.  Prior to  his appointed by Council as Mayor Pro Tem, Councilman Naile served as Councilmember since 2016. SERVICES TO GULF BREEZE: Lieutenant Governor to Zone 4, North FL District of Optimist International, Vice President of the Gulf Breeze Optimist Club, Capital Trust Authority Board of Directors, Gulf Breeze Interfaith Disaster Recovery Council (Chairman), Gulf Breeze Regional Water System (Treasurer), Fairpoint Regional Utility System, Administrator to St. Ann Catholic Parish, Gulf Breeze, Member of the Walton/Okaloosa/Santa Rosa Regional Utility Authority, Member of GBACOC Education Committee, Member of the Military Officers of America Association (MOAA), VFW, American Legion. Councilman Randy Hebert, Seat D, 2018 to December 2022. SERVICES TO GULF BREEZE: Gulf Breeze Chamber of Commerce Board Ex-Officio and Walton/Okaloosa/Santa Rosa Regional Utility Authority. Randy completed the Institute for Elected Municipal Officials (IEMO) Program in 2019. He is a Citizens Academy Graduate. Councilman Todd Torgersen, Seat C, 2018 to December 2022.  SERVICES TO GULF BREEZE: Tourist Development Advisory Committee for both Santa Rosa County and the City of Gulf Breeze, Five Flags Rotary Club, Gulf Breeze and Pensacola Chamber of Commerce, former President and current board member of Arc Gateway. Completed the Institute for Elected Municipal Officials (IEMO) Program in 2019. Councilman JB Schluter, Seat A, 2019 to Dec 2024. SERVICES TO GULF BREEZE: Previously served as Councilmember from 2006 to 2014, prior Mayor Pro Tem, Pensacola and Perdido Bays Estuary Program Policy Board member, member of the Development Review Board, Bay Area Resource Council, Advisory Park Board, and Gulf Breeze Sports Association. 3

LOCAL DIPLOMACY IN ACTION YEAR 2022 In 2021 and 2022, Gulf Breeze Mayor Cherry Fitch and City Council secured a historic number of non-emergency related appropriations and grants. Thanks to our 2020 5-Year Strategic Plan and 2019 Capital Improvement Plan, agency partners are able to see their dollars stretch by multiple funding sources per project. Grant projects and partners: • $415,000 Soundside Drive Septic to Sewer Project Design, Gulf Consortium/RESTORE • $3,000,000 Soundside Drive Septic to Sewer Project Construction, GulfConsortium/ RESTORE • $3,800,000 Police Station & City Services Annex, ARPA • $6,000,000 Tiger Point Wastewater & Reclamation Facility, Gulf Consortium/RESTORE • $2,500,000 Reclaim Water Expansion, FDEP & NWFWMD • $1,200,000 Paddlers & Recreational Fishing Upgrades for Shoreline Park, Vista Park, and Woodland Park, FWC • $375,000 Eufaula (50% Match) Project, Gulf Consortium/RESTORE • $500,000 Shoreline Wetlands Boardwalk, FDEP • $33,333 Shoreline Wetlands Boardwalk, Santa Rosa County TDC • $30,000 Shoreline Wetlands Boardwalk, Commissioner 5 Colten Wright • $5,000 Shoreline Wetlands Boardwalk, Commissioner 2 Dave Piech • $150,000 Shoreline Basin Stormwater Project Design • $100,000 Multi-Use Pathway, FDOT • $3,000,000 Multi Use Pathway, Capital Trust Agency • 100% Private land donation, Highway 98 multi-modal overpass, Publix 2017 thru 2020: 2 grant awards totaling $1,878,715. Includes $307,888.00 from FDEP for an elevated reclaim storage tank and $1,570,827 from BP Oil Spill for Central Basin Stormwater Project. 2021 thru 2023 (started October 1): $21,108,333.00 Other projects are made possible by the partnership with Santa Rosa County to strengthen local businesses and improve sports tourism in the peninsula city: Business Facade Improvements Shoreline Field synthetic turf Shoreline Wetlands Boardwalk Welcome Area 4

CITY CLERK'S OFFICE YEAR 2022 Legislative goals 2022 statistics DURING THE JANUARY 2019 PLANNING RETREAT, THE COUNCIL MEETINGS NEW COUNCIL IDENTIFIED THE FOLLOWING TO SUPPORT THEIR GOALS OF A RESILIENT COMMUNITY: THE CITY COUNCIL HELD 44 MEETINGS TOTALING OVER 26 HOURS. MEETINGS COUNCIL-MANAGER ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDED: HANDBOOK COMPREHENSIVE PLAN UPDATE 23 REGULAR MEETINGS 10-YEAR CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PLAN 6 SPECIAL WORKSHOPS 5-YEAR STRATEGIC PLAN 6 WORKSHOPS CITY CHARTER REVIEW 9 CRA MEETINGS COUNCILMEMBER APPOINTMENTS TO VARIOUS REGIONAL BOARDS AND COMMITTEES DOCUMENTS COUNCILMEMBER APPOINTMENTS TO CITY BOARDS REORGANIZATION FOR NEIGHBORHOOD SERVICES THE COUNCIL REVIEWED 4,415 DOCUMENTS, NATURAL RESOURCE MANAGEMENT AND RESILIENCY INCLUDING 3,866 PAGES OF AGENDA DOCUMENTS AND 549 PAGES OF MINUTES 2022 FOLLOW THROUGH 56 RESOLUTIONS ADOPTED ORDINANCE NO. 01-2022 5 ORDINANCES ADOPTED 13 PROCLAMATIONS ISSUED TO PROVIDE CONSISTENCY WITH STATE GROWTH MANAGEMENT LEGISLATION, AND WHICH AMENDMENTS CITY CLERK INCLUDE CHANGES TO THE GOALS, OBJECTIVES, AND POLICIES OF THE COMPREHENSIVE PLAN TO ADD CLERKED A TOTAL OF 58 MEETINGS, “RESILIENCY” TO CHAPTER II ADMINISTRATION AND INCLUDING: IMPLEMENTATION GOALS; TO AMEND CHAPTER III FUTURE LAND USE, CHAPTER V HOUSING, CHAPTER VI 44 CITY COUNCIL INFRASTRUCTURE, CHAPTER VII COASTAL MANAGEMENT, 7 GULF BREEZE REGIONAL WATER BOARD AND CHAPTER XI INTERGOVERNMENTAL COORDINATION 3 TOURIST ADVISORY COMMITTEE (TDAC) ELEMENTS TO ADDRESS PERIL OF FLOOD PURSUANT TO 3 ADVISORY PARK BOARD (APB) SECTION 163.3178, FLORIDA STATUTES; TO ADD A 3 FINANCIAL AUDITING SELECTION PROPERTY RIGHTS ELEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION COMMITTEE 163.3177, FLORIDA STATUTES; PROVIDING FOR THE TRANSMITTAL OF THIS ORDINANCE TO THE FLORIDA OVER 300 AGENDA ITEMS PROCESSED DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITY; PROVIDING 73 PUBLIC NOTICES POSTED FOR CONFLICTING PROVISIONS; PROVIDING FOR 14 LEGAL ADVERTISING NOTICES SEVERABILITY; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. 138 PUBLIC RECORDS REQUESTS ANSWERED GENERAL ELECTION QUALIFIED 6 CANDIDATES TO RUN FOR CITY COUNCIL AND MAYOR PROCESSED ALL CAMPAIGN TREASURER REPORTS FOR EACH CANDIDATE ASSISTED CANDIDATES AS NEEDED 5

GOURLDFINBARNECEEZSE &CIRTEYSCOOLUUNTCIOILNS YYEEAARR 22002192 ORDINANCE NO. 02-2022 RESOLUTION NO. 02-2022 CALLING FOR AN ELECTION TO BE HELD ON PERTAINING TO RATES FOR THE COLLECTION OF NOVEMBER 8, 2022, PROVIDING FOR SUBMISSION TO SOLID WASTE AND RECYCLABLES; PROVIDING FOR THE ELECTORS FOR APPROVAL OR DISAPPROVAL OF A THE ADJUSTMENT OF RATES; PROVIDING FOR PROPOSAL TO REPEAL AND REPLACE THE EXISTING APPEAL OF CONFLICTING PROVISIONS; AND CITY CHARTER WITH A NEW COMPREHENSIVELY PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. REWORDED CITY CHARTER THAT MAINTAINS THE CITY'S COUNCIL-MANAGER FORM OF GOVERNMENT, RESOLUTION NO. 03-2022 CHANGES THE TERM OF THE MAYOR TO FOUR YEARS, AND UPDATES OTHER PROVISIONS HEREIN BELOW; TO ADOPT A REVISED SCHEDULE OF AUTHORIZED ESTABLISHING BALLOT TITLES AND SUMMARIES; POSITIONS FOR FISCAL YEAR 2022; PROVIDING FOR PROVIDING FOR CONFORMANCE; PROVIDING REPEAL OF CONFLICTING SCHEDULES; AND, SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING FOR THE REPEAL OF PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. RESOLUTION NO. 04-2022 TO JOIN WITH THE STATE OF FLORIDA AND OTHER ORDINANCE NO. 03-2022 LOCAL GOVERNMENTAL UNITS AS A PARTICIPANT IN THE FLORIDA MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING AMENDING AND RESTATING ARTICLE V OF THE AND FORMAL AGREEMENTS IMPLEMENTING A CITY’S CODE OF ORDINANCES REGARDING TREE UNIFIED PLAN RELATED TO SETTLEMENT OF OPIOD PROTECTION, AND AMENDING AND RESTATING RELATED LITIGATION. ARTICLE VI, SECTION 2- 157, OF THE CITY’S CODE OF ORDINANCES REGARDING CODE ENFORCEMENT RESOLUTION NO. 05-2022 CIVIL PENALTIES; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICT; PROVIDING FOR ESTABLISHING PROCEDURES FOR THE ACQUISITION CODIFICATION; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. OF REAL PROPERTY; PROVIDING FOR REPEAL OF CONFLICTING NON-CODIFIED POLICIES; AND ORDINANCE NO. 04-2022 PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. ADDING A NEW ARTICLE X TO SUBPART A, CHAPTER RESOLUTION NO. 06-2022 2 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICT; PROVIDING FOR AMENDMENTS TO THE BY-LAWS OF PROVIDING FOR CODIFICATION; AND, PROVIDING THE CAPITAL TRUST AGENCY; PROVIDING FOR A FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. ORDINANCE NO. 05-2022 RESOLUTION NO. 07-2022 AMENDING THE CODE OF ORDINANCES CHAPTER PROVIDING FOR A RATIFICATION OF THE CAPITAL 22, ARTICLE VIII FLOOD HAZARD REDUCTION, TO TRUST AGENCY AS THE CUSTODIAN OF NET PROFITS PROVIDE CRITERIA FOR ACCESSORY STRUCTURES IN AS DEFINED HEREIN; PROVIDING FOR A MINIMUM FLOOD HAZARD AREAS; TO SPECIFY ELEVATION OF AMOUNT AS DEFINED HEREIN TO BE KEPT IN THE MANUFACTURED HOMES IN FLOOD HAZARD AREAS; CUSTODY OF THE CAPITAL TRUST AGENCY; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING FOR PROVIDING FOR PROCEDURES FOR THE CITY OF CONFLICT; PROVIDING FOR CODIFICATION; GULF BREEZE, FLORIDA TO DIRECT THE CAPITAL PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. TRUST AGENCY TO DELIVER TO THE CITY OF GULF BREEZE, FLORIDA ANY AND ALL NET PROFITS AS RESOLUTION NO. 01-2022 DEFINED HEREIN; PROVIDING FOR A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE AND A REPEALER CLAUSE; AND PROVIDING AMENDING THE FISCAL YEAR OCTOBER 1, 2020, AN EFFECTIVE DATE. THROUGH SEPTEMBER 30, 2021, BUDGET TO MAKE CERTAIN AMENDMENTS TO APPROPRIATIONS OF CITY FUNDS AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. 6

RESOLUTIONS YEAR 2022 RESOLUTION NO. 08-2022 RESOLUTION NO. 14-2022 AMENDING THE FISCAL YEAR OCTOBER 1, 2021, APPROVING AN INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT WITH THE THROUGH SEPTEMBER 30, 2022, BUDGET TO MAKE CITY OF QUINCY, FLORIDA, AUTHORIZING THE CERTAIN AMENDMENTS TO APPROPRIATIONS OF CREATION OF THE CAPITAL TRUST AUTHORITY; CITY FUNDS; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE APPOINTING CERTAIN INDIVIDUALS TO THE DATE. AUTHORITY’S BOARD OF DIRECTORS; APPROVING THE CONDUIT PROGRAM; APPROVING THE RESOLUTION NO. 09-2022 ISSUANCE FROM TIME TO TIME OF BONDS BY THE CAPITAL TRUST AUTHORITY IN ACCORDANCE WITH AMENDING THE ICMA RETIREMENT CORPORATION THE CONDUIT PROGRAM TO FINANCE PROJECTS; D/B/A MISSIONSQUARE RETIREMENT APPROVING THE PUBLICATION OF CERTAIN GOVERNMENTAL MONEY PURCHASE PLAN NOTICES REQUIRED BY LAW; PROVIDING FOR ADOPTION AGREEMENT, PLAN NUMBER 109220, BY REPEAL OF CONFLICTING PROVISIONS; AND AMENDING THE FIXED EMPLOYER CONTRIBUTIONS PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. IN SECTION VI AND FINAL PAY CONTRIBUTIONS IN SECTION XIII OF THE ADOPTION AGREEMENT, RESOLUTION NO. 15-2022 PROVIDING FOR CONFLICTING RESOLUTIONS; AND PROVIDING AND EFFECTIVE DATE. AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO ENTER INTO A HIGHWAY MAINTENANCE MEMORANDUM OF RESOLUTION NO. 10-2022 AGREEMENT WITH THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION. APPOINTING THE ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES DIRECTOR AS PLAN COORDINATOR FOR THE IMCA RESOLUTION NO. 16-2022 RETIREMENT CORPORATION D/B/A MISSIONSQUARE RETIREMENT GOVERNMENTAL MONEY PURCHASE AMENDING THE FISCAL YEAR, OCTOBER 1, 2021, PLAN, PROVIDING FOR CONFLICTING RESOLUTIONS; THROUGH SEPTEMBER 30, 2022, BUDGET TO MAKE AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. CERTAIN THE AMENDMENTS TO APPROPRIATIONS OF CITY FUNDS; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE RESOLUTION NO. 11-2022 DATE. RELATING TO THE STATE REVOLVING FUND LOAN RESOLUTION NO. 17-2022 PROGRAM; MAKING FINDINGS; AUTHORIZING THE LOAN AGREEMENT FOR WATER AND SEWER; ESTABLISHING AN AUDITOR SELECTION ESTABLISHING PLEDGED REVENUES; DESIGNATING COMMITTEE, FOR THE PURPOSE OF ASSISTING THE AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVES; PROVIDING CITY COUNCIL IN SELECTING AN AUDITOR TO ASSURANCES; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICTS, CONDUCT THE ANNUAL FINANCIAL AUDIT SEVERABILITY, AND EFFECTIVE DATE. REQUIRED IN SECTION 218.39, FLORIDA STATUTES; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICTS SEVERABILITY, AND FOR RESOLUTION NO. 12-2022 AN EFFECTIVE DATE. APPOINTING A FIFTH MEMBER TO SERVE ON THE RESOLUTION NO. 18-2022 POLICE PENSION PLAN BOARD OF TRUSTEES. TO ADOPT A REVISED SCHEDULE OF AUTHORIZED RESOLUTION NO. 13-2022 POSITIONS FOR FISCAL YEAR 2022; PROVIDING FOR REPEAL OF CONFLICTING SCHEDULES; AND, DESIGNATING THE CITY CLERK, DEPUTY CITY CLERK, PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. AND POLICE DEPARTMENT SENIOR ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT TO SERVE AS THE CLERK TO THE LOCAL HEARING OFFICER. 7

RESOLUTIONS YEAR 2022 RESOLUTION NO. 19-2022 RESOLUTION NO. 25-2022 TENTATIVELY LEVYING OF AD VALOREM PROPERTY TO AMEND THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL ROLES AND TAXES AT THE SAME MILLAGE FOR THE CITY OF RESPONSIBILITIES HANDBOOK, EDITION 2019; GULF BREEZE FOR FISCAL YEAR 2023 BEGINNING PROVIDING FOR REPEAL OF CONFLICTING NON- OCTOBER 1, 2022; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE CODIFIED POLICIES; AND, PROVIDING FOR AN DATE. EFFECTIVE DATE. RESOLUTION NO. 20-2022 RESOLUTION NO. 26-2022 TENTATIVELY ADOPTING A BUDGET FOR THE CITY NOT USED. OF GULF BREEZE FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 2023 BEGINNING OCTOBER 1, 2022, MAKING RESOLUTION NO. 27-2022 APPROPRIATIONS FOR THE PAYMENT OF THE EXPENSES OF THE CITY GOVERNMENT AND ALL TO ACCEPT THE FY2022 BUDGET OF THE CAPITAL DEPARTMENTS THEREOF AND FOR THE PAYMENT TRUST AGENCY (CTA) AS RECOMMENDED BY THE OF ACCOUNT OF THE BONDED INDEBTEDNESS OF CAPITAL TRUST AGENCY (CTA) BOARD OF THE CITY FOR THE FISCAL YEAR BEGINNING DIRECTORS; AND TO APPROVE A PERFORMANCE OCTOBER 1, 2022, REPEALING CLAUSE AND BASED RAISE MATRIX FOR THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR EFFECTIVE DATE. IN THE AMOUNTS OF ZERO TO NINE PERCENT; PROVIDING FOR REPEAL OF CONFLICTING RESOLUTION NO. 21-2022 SCHEDULES; AND, PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. THE COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY BOARD APPROVING A PLAN FOR GULF BREEZE RESOLUTION NO. 28-2022 COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY EXPENDITURES FOR FISCAL YEAR 2023 BEGINNING ESTABLISHING GUIDELINES FOR THE CALCULATION ON OCTOBER 1, 2022. AND ALLOCATION OF OPERATING COSTS TO GULF BREEZE FINANCIAL SERVICES, CAPITAL TRUST RESOLUTION NO. 22-2022 AGENCY, AND CAPITAL TRUST AUTHORITY, PROVIDING FOR CONFLICTS, PROVIDING FOR SITTING AS THE BOARD OF GULF BREEZE FINANCIAL SEVERABILITY, AND FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. SERVICES, INC., ADOPTING THE GULF BREEZE FINANCIAL SERVICES BUDGET AND ELECTING RESOLUTION NO. 29-2022 OFFICERS FOR FISCAL YEAR 2023 BEGINNING OCTOBER 1, 2022. LEVYING OF AD VALOREM TAXES FOR THE CITY OF GULF BREEZE FOR FISCAL YEAR 2023 BEGINNING RESOLUTION NO. 23-2022 OCTOBER 1, 2022; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. TO ACCEPT THE FY2023 BUDGETS OF THE CAPITAL TRUST AGENCY, CAPITAL TRUST AGENCY RESOLUTION NO. 30-2022 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT ENTITY, AND CAPITAL TRUST AUTHORITY, AS RECOMMENDED BY THEIR ADOPTING A BUDGET FOR THE CITY OF GULF BOARDS OF DIRECTORS; PROVIDING FOR REPEAL BREEZE FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 2023 BEGINNING OCTOBER 1, 2022, MAKING APPROPRIATIONS FOR OF CONFLICTING SCHEDULES; AND, PROVIDING THE PAYMENT OF ACCOUNT OF THE BONDED INDEBTEDNESS OF THE CITY FOR THE FISCAL YEAR FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. BEGINNING OCTOBER 1, 2022, REPLACING CLAUSE AND EFFECTIVE DATE. RESOLUTION NO. 24-2022 APPROVING A BUDGET FOR THE EXPENDITURE OF TOURIST DEVELOPMENT TAXES FOR FISCAL YEAR 2023 BEGINNING OCTOBER 1, 2022. 8

RESOLUTIONS YEAR 2022 RESOLUTION NO. 31-2022 RESOLUTION NO. 38-2022 TO ADOPT A REVISED SCHEDULE OF AUTHORIZED TO ADOPT A SCHEDULE OF AUTHORIZED POSITIONS FOR FISCAL YEAR 2022; PROVIDING FOR POSITIONS FOR FISCAL YEAR 2023; PROVIDING FOR REPEAL OF CONFLICTING SCHEDULES; AND, REPEAL OF CONFLICTING SCHEDULES; AND, PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. RESOLUTION NO. 32-2022 RESOLUTION NO. 39-2022 TO ADOPT THE FISCAL YEAR 2023 TEN-YEAR NOT USED. CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PLAN; PROVIDING FOR REPEAL OF CONFLICTING POLICIES AND PLANS; RESOLUTION NO. 40-2022 AND, PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. APPROVING THE LOCALLY FUNDED AGREEMENT RESOLUTION NO. 33-2022 AND THREE-PARTY ESCROW AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION PERTAINING TO WATER AND SEWER RATES FOR THE AND THE CITY OF GULF BREEZE COMMUNITY GULF BREEZE REGIONAL WATER SYSTEM; REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY TO PROCEED WITH PROVIDING FOR THE ADJUSTMENT OF RECLAIMED DESIGN OF THE SHORELINE DRIVE AND HIGHWAY RATES FOR FISCAL YEAR 2023; PROVIDING FOR THE 98 SHARED USE OVERPASS; AUTHORIZING THE REPEAL OF CONFLICTING PROVISIONS; AND MAYOR TO SIGN THE AGREEMENTS; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. ESTABLISHING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. RESOLUTION NO. 34-2022 RESOLUTION NO. 41-2022 PERTAINING TO RATES FOR STORMWATER UTILITY ADOPTING A COMPREHENSIVE FEE SCHEDULE FOR SERVICE; PROVIDING FOR THE ADJUSTMENT OF THE FISCAL YEAR 2023 AND PROVIDING FOR AN RATES; PROVIDING FOR REPEAL OF CONFLCTING EFFECTIVE DATE. PROVISIONS; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. RESOLUTION NO. 42-2022 RESOLUTION NO. 35-2022 APPROVING A PLAN OF FINANCE IN ORDER TO FINANCE OR REFINANCE, INCLUDING THROUGH PERTAINING TO RATES FOR THE COLLECTION OF REIMBURSEMENT, THE COSTS OF THE FACILITIES (AS SOLID WASTE AND RECYCLABLES; PROVIDING FOR HEREINAFTER DEFINED) LOCATED IN THE STATE OF THE ADJUSTMENT OF RATES; PROVIDING FOR FLORIDA; APPROVING THE ISSUANCE OF NOT REPEAL OF CONFLICTING PROVISIONS; AND EXCEEDING $438,231,000 CAPITAL TRUST PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. AUTHORITY MULTIFAMILY HOUSING REVENUE AND REFUNDING BONDS FOR THE PURPOSE OF RESOLUTION NO. 36-2022 FINANCING A LOAN PROGRAM TO ASSIST IN FINANCING SUCH FACILITIES; PROVIDING FOR AMENDING THE RATES TO BE CHARGED FOR THE REPEAL OF CONFLICTING PROVISIONS; AND USE OF NATURAL GAS, PROVIDING FOR REPEAL OF PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. CONFLICTING PROVISIONS, AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. RESOLUTION NO. 37-2022 INCREASING THE RATE FOR REGULAR TOWING SERVICE IN THE CITY OF GULF BREEZE AND ESTABLISHING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. 9

RESOLUTIONS YEAR 2022 RESOLUTION NO. 43-2022 RESOLUTION NO. 46-2022 NOT USED. APPOINTING OR REAPPOINTING, AS APPLICABLE, CERTAIN INDIVIDUALS TO THE BOARD OF RESOLUTION NO. 44-2022 DIRECTORS OF THE CAPITAL TRUST AGENCY; APPOINTING THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE TO ADOPT A REVISED SCHEDULE OF AUTHORIZED CAPITAL TRUST AGENCY; APPOINTING THE BOARD POSITIONS FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 2023; PROVIDING OF DIRECTORS OF THE CAPITAL TRUST AGENCY AS FOR REPEAL OF CONFLICTING SCHEDULES; AND EX OFFICIO MEMBERS OF THE BOARD OF PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. DIRECTORS OF THE CAPITAL TRUST AUTHORITY; AMENDING RESOLUTION NO.14-22, WHICH RESOLUTION NO. 45-2022 APPOINTED CERTAIN INDIVIDUALS TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE CAPITAL TRUST AUTHORITY, AMENDING THE FISCAL YEAR OCTOBER 1, 2021, AMONGST OTHER THINGS; PROVIDING FOR REPEAL THROUGH SEPTEMBER 30, 2022, BUDGET TO MAKE OF CONFLICTING PROVISIONS; A SEVERABILITY CERTAIN AMENDMENTS TO APPROPRIATIONS OF CLAUSE, AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. CITY FUNDS; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. RESOLUTION NO. 47-2022 AMENDING THE FISCAL YEAR OCTOBER 1, 2022, THROUGH SEPTEMBER 30, 2023, BUDGET TO MAKE CERTAIN AMENDMENTS TO APPROPRIATIONS OF CITY FUNDS; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. 10

A LOOK BACK YEAR 2022 COMPLETED INITIATIVES Stormwater Master Plan Since January 2019, Gulf Breeze has invested over $4.3M in stormwater infrastructure, benefiting all basins - 70% State funding. Police Station & City Services Annex Ground-breaking began in September 2022. Anticipated completion in early 2023. 90% federal funding. The Loop A multi-modal, landscaped, 4-mile, $3M safety project to separate pedestrian travel from the increasing number of low-speed, wheeled vehicles. 100% non-municipal and state funding. Underground Utility Plan 1.8 miles on Highway 98 from Chappie James Bridge to 399 Beach Overpass. 100% CRA funding. Wetlands Trail Boardwalk Approximately 0.5 miles long, providing incredible views of the Shoreline Park ecosystems. 50% State funding, 50% TDC funding. Hurricane Sally Pre-Disaster Preparedness & Recovery Storm hardening to lift stations, pumps, and generators, as well as the fastest debris cleanup in the region. 11

ON THE HORIZON YEAR 2022 ON THE HORIZON Highway 98 Overpass Multi-modal overpass connecting Shoreline Dr and Seashell Shopping Center. Project will be ADA-compliant and sized for multi- modal vehicles, including golf carts. 100% CRA funding. Septic to Sewer Design completed in 2022, construction begins in 2023. 8-year, $15M plan. 50% funded through grants. Recreational Fishing & Park Improvements $1.2M grant for the Shoreline South Park, Vista Park, and Woodland Park. 100% FWC grant funding. Continued Neighborhood Enhancement Program Whereby a #1 neighborhood priority can be funded in one year. Swimming Pool Feasibility Study Plans to conduct a feasibility study for a municipal swimming pool by the Park Advisory Board. Continued Undergrounding of Utilities on Connector Streets Undergrounding of utilities along Shoreline Dr, Daniel Dr, & S Sunset. 100% funding from Special Revenue Fund. Shoreline Stormwater Basin Project 90% State funding. West Basin Stormwater Project 50% federal funding. 12

AWARDS, RECOGNITIONS, & SERVICES YEAR 2022 AWARDS, RECOGNITIONS, & SERVICES The Gulf Breeze Municipal Youth Council & Interact Club In the 2021-2022 school year, the City's Municipal Youth Council coordinated with the Gulf Breeze High School Interact Club to create sustainable community initiatives. Members of the Youth Council made a video about the importance of water quality for a peninsula City like Gulf Breeze. They also created oyster gardens to naturally filter surrounding waterways. This project was awarded Video Project of the Year by the Florida League of Cities. The Youth Council also created a \"bear-proof\" garbage initiative that served over 50 households in the community by installing steel garbage bin straps for residents who experienced frequent run-ins with Florida black bears. 13

AWARDS, RECOGNITIONS, & SERVICES YEAR 2022 TREE CITY USA BLUEWAY COMMUNITY Awarded the Tree City In 2022, Gulf Breeze USA Certification by celebrated its 3rd year as an the Arbor Day established Blueway Foundation for the Community. 32nd consecutive year. GOVERNMENT FINANCE OFFICERS ASSOCIATION For 19 consecutive years, the Government Finance Officers Association has recognized Gulf Breeze with the most distinguished award for government finance. The GFOA's Award for Excellence in Government Finance recognizes innovative programs and contributions that exemplify outstanding government financial management. EMPLOYEE & SUPERVISORS OF THE YEAR Sarah Lavin Kevin Monroe Ronnie Howze Utility Billing Waste Water Collection Parks and Recreation Employee of the Year Supervisor of the Year Supervisor of the Year 14

NATIONAL COMMUNITY SURVEY YEAR 2022 NATIONAL COMMUNITY SURVEY In 2021, the City received its results from Polco's National Community Survey. These results allowed the Council to gauge the progress of the City's five Strategic Plan goals for the 2020- 2025 period. Results were based upon the 528 households that participated in the survey. EXCELLENT GOOD FAIR POOR ENVIRONMENTAL SUSTAINABILITY IMPROVING THE 20% 40 % 60% LOCAL ECONOMY INVESTING AND UPGRADING CITY INFRASTRUCTURE NEIGHBORHOODS FOR FAMILIES AND RETIREES RESPONSIBLE AND FINANCIALLY SOUND CITY GOVERNMENT 0% 15

NATIONAL COMMUNITY SURVEY YEAR 2022 NATIONAL COMMUNITY SURVEY HIGHLIGHTS The National Citizen Survey compares communities based on ten facets of livability, including: ECONOMY SAFETY UTILITIES MOBILITY PARKS & COMMUNITY RECREATION DESIGN NATURAL INCLUSION & ENVIRONMENT ENGAGEMENT EDUCATION, ARTS, HEALTH & & CULTURE WELLNESS The City of Gulf Breeze scored higher than the national average in Parks & Recreation, Natural Environment, Education, Arts, & Culture, Safety, and Inclusivity & Engagement. The City ranked similarly to the national average in the remaining 5 categories. 16

NATIONAL COMMUNITY SURVEY YEAR 2022 NATIONAL COMMUNITY SURVEY HIGHLIGHTS The City also scored higher than the national average in every Quality of Life and Governance Performance category. Overall quality of life Quality of customer service Quality of Gulf Breeze as a Treating residents with respect place to live Value of services for taxes paid to the City Likelihood to recommend living Acting in the best interest of the in Gulf Breeze to others community Likelihood to remain in Gulf Treating residents fairly Breeze for the next five years Confidence in City Government Overall image and reputation of Overall direction that the City is taking Gulf Breeze Welcoming resident involvement Honesty, openness, and transparency Informing residents about issues Public information services 17

NATIONAL COMMUNITY SURVEY YEAR 2022 NATIONAL COMMUNITY SURVEY HIGHLIGHTS Residents also appreciate Gulf Breeze's... Police services and crime prevention Neighborhood quality Preservation of natural areas Sense of community Emergency preparedness K-12 education Appearance & cleanliness AGAINST GROWTH, BUT SUPPORT NEW FAVOR REDEVELOPMENT DEVELOPMENT 53% 36% SUPPORT NEW DEVELOPMENT How the Town Center should be addressed as it nears build-out:​ 36% 36% support new development​AGAINST GROWTH, FAVOR REDEVELOPMENT AGAAINGSATINNESWT DNEEVWELOPMENT 53% DEVELOP11E%MNT 11% 11% against new development​ 53% against growth, but in favor of redevelopment​ Residents use the following to stay 100% informed about the City:​ 75% 50% 87% use the City website​ 25% 72% use social media​ 0% 68% use Gulf Breeze E-Updates​ 62% use the Nextdoor App CITY WEBSITE SOCIAL MEDIA E-UPDATES NEXTDOOR APP 18

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CITY PROJECTS YEAR 2022 UTILITY UNDERGROUNDING CONVERSION PROJECT BEFORE AFTER Construction Begins: 2023 Project Completion: 2024 Funding: 100% CRA Funding MULTI-USE PATHWAY & PAVEMENT REHABILITATION FY2023... REPAVING SCHEDULE MUP ROUTE FY2022 FY2021 21

CITY PROJECTS YEAR 2022 POLICE STATION & CITY SERVICES ANNEX On October 14th, 2021, the City Council approved Morette Company for At-Risk Construction Management Services for the construction of a new Police Station and City Services Annex located on Fairpoint Drive at the public safety campus with the Gulf Breeze Fire Station. Construction of the new station & annex follows the demolition of the old 1980s police station and 1950s fire station. On November 9th, 2021 the contract agreement was fully executed by Morette Company. This project is funded with America Rescue Plan Act funds and cash reserves. Bidding and Award Phase Complete: 07/31/2022 Construction Phase Services Complete: 12/31/2022 Closeout and Warranty Phase Services Complete: 03/31/2023 Funding: ARPA POLICE DEPARTMENT YEAR END ACCOMPLISHMENTS CRASHES REPORTED: 316 ARRESTS/WARRANTS: 439 TRAFFIC STOPS: 7,472 INCIDENT REPORTS: 962 CITATIONS: 3,612 CAD REPORTS: 15,698 22

POLICE DEPARTMENT YEAR 2022 POLICE DEPARTMENT YEAR END ACCOMPLISHMENTS TRAFFIC SAFETY CHALLENGE: The Gulf Breeze Police Department placed 2nd again in this year’s Florida Law Enforcement Traffic Safety Challenge. This is the third year in a row the police department came in second place. The police department competed against 37 other agencies of our size during this past year. The FLETSC is a Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) program rewarding agencies that are leaders in traffic safety. The challenge supports the goal of encouraging increased statewide enforcement of traffic safety laws to reduce traffic crashes, serious injuries and fatalities. HURRICANE IAN: In response to the aftermath of Hurricane Ian, the City of Gulf Breeze Police Department joined forces with the Escambia County Sheriff’s Department and the Pensacola Police Department to deploy officers and deputies to the Charlotte County area for assistance. The deployed officers assisted with patrol duties, welfare checks and traffic control and emergency response when needed. DONUT STRIKE 4 MANNA: The police department participated in the Donut Strike 4 Manna. During the Strike, local first responders have vowed not to devour a single donut until thousands of pounds of food and funds have been donated to fight hunger in Escambia and Santa Rosa counties. This year’s strike resulted in 32,694 healthy meals that will be provided to neighbors in need. M.A.D.D. Northwest Florida: Recognized three officers, Officer Sean Banks, Officer Brandon Scapin and Officer Kyle Simms for their efforts in making our streets safer and taking 6impaired drivers off our roads. LIFESAVING AWARDS: Officers Travis White, Chase Shankle, Ben Cunningham and dispatcher Tristan Simms, received a Lifesaving Award for their actions during the Double Bridge Run. A runner had a heart attack during the run and the efforts of the four saved his life and allowed him to celebrate another birthday. OFFICER OF THE YEAR: Officer Kyle Simms 23

FIRE DEPARTMENT YEAR 2022 FIRE DEPARTMENT YEAR END SUMMARY INCIDENT TYPE BREAKDOWN TTOOTTAALL ## %%OOFFTOTTOATLAL FIRES 16 3% OVERPRESSURE, RUPTURE, EXPLOSION, OVERHEAT (NO FIRE) 1 0% RESCUE & EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICE 261 48% HAZARDOUS CONDITION (NO FIRE) 37 7% SERVICE CALL 37 7% GOOD INTENT CALL 113 21% FALSE ALARM 7 FALSE CALL 67 12% SPECIAL INCIDENT TYPE 8 1% TOTAL: 540 100% BUSIEST DAYS OF THE WEEK TOTAL # % OF TOTAL SUNDAY 59 11% MONDAY 79 15% TUESDAY 80 15% WEDNESDAY 65 12% THURSDAY 73 14% FRIDAY 82 15% SATURDAY 102 19% TOTAL: 540 100% AVERAGE RESPONSE TIME BY MONTH TOTAL # RESPONSE TIME OCTOBER 2021 49 7 MINUTES, 11 SECONDS NOVEMBER 2021 45 8 MINUTES, 19 SECONDS DECEMBER 2021 41 6 MINUTES, 17 SECONDS JANUARY 2022 48 7 MINUTES, 23 SECONDS FEBRUARY 2022 32 6 MINUTES, 56 SECONDS MARCH 2022 35 7 MINUTES, 3 SECONDS APRIL 2022 27 7 MINUTES, 24 SECONDS MAY 2022 45 8 MINUTES, 35 SECONDS JUNE 2022 50 7 MINUTES, 17 SECONDS JULY 2022 71 5 MINUTES, 56 SECONDS AUGUST 2022 54 6 MINUTES, 50 SECONDS SEPTEMBER 2022 43 5 MINUTES, 29 SECONDS AVERAGE 6 MINUTES, 58 SECONDS 24

FIRE DEPARTMENT YEAR 2022 FIRE DEPARTMENT YEAR END SUMMARY BUSIEST HOURS OF THE DAY TOTAL # % OF TOTAL AVETROATGALE#VOLU%NOTFETEORTAL 00:00-00:59 10 2% FIREFIGHTER TURNOUT 01:00-01:59 8 1% 02:00-02:59 8 1% PER INCIDENT BY MOTH 03:00-03:59 12 2% 04:00-04:59 14 3% MONTH TURNOUT 05:00-05:59 7 1% 10/2021 3 06:00-06:59 11 2% 11/2021 4 07:00-07:59 16 3% 12/2021 4 08:00-08:59 20 4% 01/2022 4 09:00-09:59 32 6% 02/2022 4 10:00-10:59 27 5% 03/2022 5 11:00-11:59 21 4% 04/2022 4 12:00-12:59 23 4% 05/2022 3 13:00-13:59 32 6% 06/2022 3 14:00-14:59 35 6% 07/2022 4 15:00-15:59 36 7% 08/2022 3 16:00-16:59 39 7% 09/2022 4 17:00-17:59 30 6% 18:00-18:59 40 7% 19:00-19:59 36 7% 20:00-20:59 30 6% 21:00-21:59 28 5% 22:00-22:59 13 2% 23:00-23:59 12 2% TOTAL: 540 100% FIRE INSPECTIONS 4/22 5/22 6/22 7/22 8/22 9/22 TOTAL INSPECTIONS COMPLETED 1 12 14 29 16 5 77 REINSPECTIONS COMPLETED 0 1 3 8 14 27 53 DEFICIENCIES CITED 0 28 25 59 63 50 225 DEFICIENCIES CORRECTED 0 3 8 22 49 36 118 FIRE EXTINGUISHERS PRESENT 12 39 39 141 91 82 404 SPRINKLER SYSTEM PRESENT 1 2 4 6 25 9 47 ALARM SYSTEM PRESENT 0 1 4 6 55 21 SQUARE FEET INSPECTED 275,109 171,042 209,631 13,866 119,472 90,558 879678 25

SEPTIC TO SEWER PROGRAM YEAR 2022 CITY SEPTIC TO SEWER PROGRAM The City Council authorized and received a study to convert all properties currently utilizing septic tanks to a centralized collection and treatment system. This represents about 1029 properties within the City’s limits. The study identified all un-sewered areas, the most practical system to serve each area, and the construction priority based on environmental and economic conditions. The study estimated a total of $6 million in utility cash reserves for this initiative, pursuant to Resolution 26-2020. City Council has affirmed its decision to continue with the plan for 100% centralized sewer service within the City. The implementation is currently scheduled over an eight year time frame. Property = workers on site The contractor will On-site work Service surveys contact residents for residents connected proceed Design/ Bidding for right of entry, begins with and billing period. No gravity service started. ($110 2 discuss the deposit, $30 activity on site procedures for or pump service fee station $4,314 impact 4 access fee billed) 8 6 10 1 3 5 7 9 The City will Right of way The City will contact Right of way System connected contact surveying, residents with work begins for and septic tank residents utility contractor construction of abandonment. marking the collection Site clean up with project information and completed information project details system 26

CITY PROJECTS YEAR 2022 WASTEWATER & STORMWATER STORMWATER MASTER PLAN 2022 ACCOMPLISHMENTS Rehabilitation of stations in Shadow Lakes, Saber Tooth, Ceylon, Woodlore, Coronado Ct, Edgewater, Hidden Shores, Light House Point, & Blue Heron. This includes piping, electrical work, new panels, and new pumps. Raised approximately 25 manhole rings and covers. Assisted with the rehabilitation of Bear St and Community Center storm stations, which included new piping, new panels, and new pumps. Lift station pump replacements. Fixing of existing taps and installing new sewer taps. 27

COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY YEAR 2022 COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY Florida Redevelopment Agency annual conference – Staff attended the annual Florida Redevelopment Association Conference in Ft. Myers for networking opportunities and to learn best practices from leaders in redevelopment. Underground Utilities – The CRA entered into a Professional Engineering consulting agreement with Utility Consultants of Florida and began preliminary processes for undergrounding utilities on Highway 98. Multi-use Pathway – Completed construction of the Multi-Use Pathway within the CRA. Daniel Drive Streetscape – Funded for design bid documents for the continuation of streetscaping in the Daniel Circle corridor. Neighborhood Improvements – Funded for ADA sidewalk improvements on McClure Drive. Funded the CRA Policing Initiative – The CRA continued to support law enforcement within the CRA boundary. Specific initiatives included funding for increased law enforcement to implement community policing initiatives such as, Click it or Ticket, intensified motorized patrols, traffic control and enforcement, DUI enforcement, narcotics intervention, foot patrols in the commercial district, pedestrian safety and property crimes education campaigns. Safe Streets Lighting and Critical Infrastructure – Supported safety and resiliency initiatives by funding pedestrian lights and critical infrastructure such as traffic lights, generators, irrigation wells and lift stations within the CRA. Landscape Maintenance – The CRA managed landscape maintenance for the 98 and 399 corridors including mowing, weeding, mulching, irrigation, plant management, sod treatment, and tree trimming. Highway 98 Shared Use Overpass – The CRA has made significant progress towards extending the Multi-Use Pathway over Highway 98. At the request of the City of Gulf Breeze, FDOT has amended its FY2023 work plan in order to proceed with the design of the Shared Use Overpass. Construction is programmed in the 2024-2028 non-SIS Project Priorities. The City has signed an agreement with FDOT to begin design of the overpass. The City has worked with Publix regarding a land donation for the construction of the overpass. Design is expected to be completed in FY23. 28

CITY PROJECTS YEAR 2022 WETLANDS TRAIL BOARDWALK The Wetlands Trail Boardwalk will provide a direct connection between the Gulf Breeze Community Center, Shoreline Park South, wetlands, and Santa Rosa Sound. Environmental education opportunities will be created by providing access to wetland habitats, enriching the Community Center’s Stem program. The project consists of a new sidewalk connecting the current uplands trail system to 1,600′ of elevated boardwalk over the wetlands, an uncovered nature viewing Gazebo, ADA-compliant beach access, while also providing neighborhood connectivity, expanded water access, and recreation opportunities. CONSTRUCTION BEGINS: 10/29/2021 CONSTRUCTION COMPLETE: 11/29/2022 FUNDING: 50% by FDEP, $33k from SRC Tourism, $25k from Commissioner Colten Wright's Discretionary Funds, $5k from Commissioner Dave Piech's Discretionary Funds, and the remainder paid by Gulf Breeze Tourism dollars. CAMELIA STREET ELEVATED WATER TANK REHABILITATION Council Approval of Additional Services: 07/05/2022 Structural Analysis Completed: 02/28/2023 The elevated tank at 14 Camelia Street, which serves the water system for the citizens of Gulf Breeze, will be undergoing structural analysis and subsequent rehabilitation. 29

TRAFFIC SAFETY & CALMING - NATURAL GAS YEAR 2022 TRAFFIC SAFETY & CALMING The City Manager created an interdepartmental working group to evaluate citizen concerns for traffic safety concerns in 2019. The goal of the group is to determine the extent of the problems reported by citizens and the feasible actions that may be taken to alleviate the issues without unduly impeding the free flow of traffic. Citizens can report issues through a questionnaire on the City’s website. Over the past year the committee met three times to consider issues presented through the questionnaire or directly from the City Council. The traffic studies/analysis were performed for the following Streets: Fairpoint/Shoreline Curve Safety completed North Sunset York Street NATURAL GAS The Natural Gas System currently serves 4,996 customers through a network of gas mains measuring 183 miles in length. The System’s service territory extends from Peake’s Point eastward to Shannon Road located in Holley-Navarre. In 2022 the Division saw the largest annual number of services installed of 261. The City of Gulf Breeze is continuing to provide high-quality service and natural gas to the residents of the south end of Santa Rosa County. Currently, the Division is also responsible for maintaining the safety of the natural gas pipeline and has an annual audit through the State’s Public Service Commission, which it passed with no infractions found. The staff also negotiated the territorial agreement with Okaloosa Gas District, which has been presented to the Public Service Commission for approval. The Division also coordinates closely with the Development Services division regarding new, or relocation Natural Gas Services/Mains and new subdivision construction. Noteworthy Accomplishments in 2022: Received 360 requests for availability. Installation of meters for 261 new services. Issued 42 residential gas rebates. Installed gas main in three new subdivisions: Nature’s Cove, the Sanctuary, and Waters Edge. These and other projects resulted in nearly 10,000 feet of new main installed. Last hotel on Pensacola Beach served by propane is converting to natural gas. Negotiated Territorial Agreement with Okaloosa Gas District. Will be listed in the November issue of Pipeline and Gas Journal’s Annual 500 Report for 2022 performance. 30

PARKS & RECREATION YEAR 2022 PARKS & RECREATION The City of Gulf Breeze Department of Parks and Recreation is dedicated to the provision of diverse leisure opportunities and superior parks and recreation facilities that serve to enhance the quality of life for our residents, our neighbors, and our guests. FY19 FY21 FY22 FY23 PROGRAM PARTICIPATION AVG/PEAK AVG/PEAK AVG/PEAK AVG/PEAK AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAM 135/150 53/161 66/142 84/151 SUMMER DAY CAMP 127/169 112/151 132/217 124/179 SPLASH PAD 83/150 36/100 40/89 53/113 PICKLEBALL 22/31 10/30 24/37 19/32 *No activities in 2020 due to Pandemic FY20 FY21 FY22 FY23 GBSA SPORTS PARTICIPATION FLAG FOOTBALL 166 168 209 215 TACKLE FOOTBALL 0 202 236 240 CHEERLEADING 111 133 175 180 SOCCER 396 438 420 450 VOLLEYBALL 130 148 144 145 BASKETBALL 398 411 523 525 LACROSSE 129 114 136 140 31

PARKS & RECREATION YEAR 2022 PARKS & RECREATION FISCAL YEAR 2022 ACCOMPLISHMENTS Upgraded HVAC Purchased and installed Shoreline Drive reader board in partnership with GBSA Resumed SpringFest special event Continued and built upon the Reverse Holiday Parade Summer Day Camp for the FY2022 season After-School Program with the start of the FY2022 school year Completed the redesign of the city’s website in coordination with the IT Department and consultant (Council engaged a consultant in FY2022 for this project). SHORELINE FIELD SYNTHETIC TURF Contract Negotiations and City Council's Approval of Contract: 03/07/2022 Design, Survey, Geotech, Permitting, Design Approval: 05/24/2022 Mobilization, Earthwork, and Multi-purpose field construction begins: 07/21/2022 Project Closeout: December 2022 Funding: 80% Bed Tax Dollars, 20% FEMA Project Rendering 32

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