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The Proposed City of Panacea

The Proposed City of Panacea. Gateway to the Gulf. Agenda. Welcome and Introductions – Mark Mitchell Ground Rules – Mark Mitchell  Timeline – Mark Mitchell Slide Show League of Cities Comments – Lynn Tipton Questions / Answers (please limit to 3 minutes). Timeline.

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The Proposed City of Panacea

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  1. The Proposed City of Panacea Gateway to the Gulf

  2. Agenda • Welcome and Introductions – Mark Mitchell • Ground Rules – Mark Mitchell •  Timeline – Mark Mitchell • Slide Show • League of Cities Comments – Lynn Tipton • Questions / Answers (please limit to 3 minutes)

  3. Timeline • Prior to 2009 – Citizens talked about Panacea becoming incorporated but didn’t think we could because of our small population • 2009 – Alan Brock – Wakulla County Commissioner, approached some citizens and asked why we were not incorporated and stated he would like for us to move forward • 2010 – Met with Florida League of Cities to gain information about Panacea becoming incorporated • 2010 – 2011 – Began collecting information to do a feasibility study. • 2012 – Started working with Thomas Hawkins, attorney and City Commissioner in Gainesville, FL, along with the University of FL Law Students to write our feasibility study • 2013 – Turned in the Feasibility study to the State Department

  4. Why Incorporate? • Provide greater local control • Improve the character of Panacea, as was done with St. Marks and Sopchoppy • Enable Panacea to seek State and Federal grants to improve the area

  5. Proposed Government • 5 Member Commission elected every 4 years • Mayor elected by other commissioners; no independent powers • City Manager and City Attorney • Contract with County for key services, like law enforcement, fire protection and other vital services • No change in water, sewer, electric or solid waste services

  6. Local Support • “Panacea is a strong community and one of Wakulla's best kept secrets. Incorporating is an exciting option for the community, and the logical next step. As a city, Panacea will be able to attract new business opportunities, grow intelligently, and chart their own course into the future.” – Alan Brock • “By becoming incorporated Panacea will be in control of it’s own destiny” – Randall Taylor • “Incorporation has well served St. Marks and Panacea will likewise benefit from being incorporated” – Zoe Mansfield, St. Marks City Manager. • “I am so proud of Panacea for taking this action to become a City” – Dr. Gene Charbonneau, former Panacea physician • We look forward to a continued productive and positive relationship with our Wakulla County partners.

  7. Sopchoppy City Hall

  8. St. Marks City Hall

  9. St. Marks Sidewalks

  10. Wakulla River Park St. Marks

  11. Wakulla River Park St. Marks

  12. Questions & Answers

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