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Pasco Habitat for Humanity affiliate recognized for contributions

June 11, 2024 By Mary Rathman

Habitat for Humanity of East and Central Pasco County has received the Malachi 3:10 Award, in recognition of the organization’s generosity, having contributed more than $500,000 in lifetime tithes to support the mission of Habitat for Humanity in a developing country. This milestone underscores the affiliate’s unwavering commitment to fostering global community development and improving lives through sustainable housing solutions, according to a news release.

From left: Habitat staff Jere Ferguson, program manager; Crystal Lazar, president/CEO; Terena Jones, CFO; John Mezzei, construction operations manager; and Jennifer Healey, AmeriCorps VISTA. (Courtesy of Melissa Parks/Habitat for Humanity of East & Central Pasco County Inc.)

A tithe is “the tenth part of agricultural produce or personal income set apart as an offering to God or for works of mercy, or the same amount regarded as an obligation or tax for the support of the church, priesthood, or the like,” according to the dictionary.

The Habitat Pasco tithes have been directed to Habitat for Humanity Macedonia, where they have played a pivotal role in funding housing projects, supporting local economies and empowering families to build a better future, the release says.

The award, named after the biblical verse that encourages tithing and generosity, is a testament to the affiliate’s dedication to making a meaningful impact beyond its immediate community. Malachi 3:10: “Bring the whole tithe into the storehouse, that it may be food in my house. Test me in this and see if I do not throw open the floodgates of heaven and pour out so much blessing that you will not have room enough for it.”

“We are incredibly grateful for this recognition and the opportunity to make a difference in Macedonia,” said Crystal Lazar, president/CEO of Habitat Pasco, in the release.

“Our commitment to tithing reflects our belief in the importance of supporting global communities and sharing our blessings. We hope our contributions inspire others to give generously and help transform lives through the power of decent, affordable housing,” said Lazar.

The volunteers and donors of the Habitat branch in Dade City, to date, have built 162 affordable homes in East and Central Pasco County.

For more information on how to get involved, visit HabitatPasco.org, or email .

Published June 12, 2024

Florida officials seeking public input on proposed energy rebate programs

June 11, 2024 By Andrew Powell

(The Center Square) — Florida officials are seeking feedback from the public about the Florida Energy Rebate programs currently under development.

The program still awaits approval from the U.S. Department of Energy. Florida has been allocated $346 million to assist residents in reducing energy costs by improving their home’s energy efficiency through qualified upgrades, retrofits and high-efficiency appliances.

Brooks Rumenik, the director of the Office of Energy at the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, said during last month’s meeting devoted to the implementation of Florida’s Energy Rebate Program that it is designed to help businesses and individuals cope with rising energy costs.

“In today’s challenging economy, it’s important we provide opportunities for individuals and businesses to save on their energy costs,” Rumenik said. “Florida’s energy rebate programs will provide a unique opportunity to save money through increased energy efficiency.”

Rumenik added that the energy programs are designed to provide financial incentives that can lead to actual savings and the meeting’s objectives included engaging with stakeholders during the development of the programs, as well as the implementation process and aggregating and considering all feedback.

“The goal of Florida’s energy rebate program is to enhance energy savings for Floridians, while accelerating the transition to more affordable, efficient and resilient homes,” Rumenik said.

The programs will run until all the funds are exhausted or through Sept. 30, 2031, whichever comes first.

Deputy Director of the Office of Energy Tony Morgan said that they are still designing the specifics of the two programs and are waiting for guidance from the U.S. Department of Energy.

Morgan explained that the first of the two programs is the Whole Home Efficiency Rebate, which is a performance-based rebate opportunity for single-family or multi-family households that requires a minimum energy savings.

However, Morgan pointed out that the rebate amounts are low and might work better with other incentives. Eligible upgrades include heat pumps, heat pump water heaters, heat pump dryers and weatherization, and must increase efficiency by at least 20%.

The second program is Home Efficiency Appliances & Electrification. It is income-restricted, and only specific appliances, including insulation and air-sealing, electric load service, ventilation, and electric wiring qualify for the rebate.

The programs allow a maximum rebate of $14,000, including up to an $8,000 rebate for heat pumps.

For more information, visit fdacs.gov/Consumer-Resources/Florida-Energy-Rebates.

Published June 12, 2024

Pony up

June 11, 2024 By Randall Grantham

He’s a one-trick pony
One trick is all that horse can do
He does, one trick only
It’s the principal source of his revenue.
-Paul Simon, “One-Trick Pony”

My parents moved out to Lutz from Tampa in the early 1950s and bought a little one-room “honeymoon cabin” on Lake Hobbs to start a family. They built onto the house as the family grew and they bought a few acres of grove across the road from the house and made it into a pasture and garden.

Growing up in Lutz was a wonderful experience and I feel sorry for kids today who are being raised in a time when they are taught not to talk to any strangers and are not let out of their parents’ sight.

Randall’s sister Melinda with Cleve in 1968. (Courtesy of Grantham Family Archives)

While growing up in Lutz was different than growing up in other areas, just growing up in that era was different from now but remarkably similar across the country.

Going through some old pictures the other day, I came across a photo of me sitting in a little cowboy outfit on a pony. I have seen similar pictures on Facebook and other sharing sites of other people, from other areas, as children, sitting on what could have been the very same pony and it made me think — what was up with the kid on a pony gig?

Turns out itinerant photographers would co-opt a pony and go from neighborhood to neighborhood and from house to house taking pictures of the local kids sitting on the pony and sell the photos to the parents. They usually even had a suitcase full of cowboy outfits to dress the kids up for their big moment. This was a nationwide occurrence. You can find these pictures going from Michigan to Texas to Florida and beyond, and dating back decades before my experience.

They probably had better luck in the metropolitan areas than they did in rural farm country, as many countrified homes had pastures and animals, including sometimes horses and ponies of their own.

We mainly had cows and chickens but we did have a pony for a while. His name was Cleve and he was one ornery animal. He would bite you if you got too close to the front and kick the slop out of you if you got too close to the rear.

We would ride him, bareback sometimes, and I even rode him to “Downtown” Lutz a couple of times. On one such trip, as my next-door neighbor Cheryl and I cut through the groves where the Lutz ballfields stand now, Cleve decided he was going to take a dust bath. He plopped down to his knees and I realized what was about to happen. So, as I scrambled off of him and away, I grabbed Cheryl, pulling her with me, “saving her life,” as he began rolling around on his back in the sand.

At least that’s what I felt I had done, but there was no parade or celebration for my brave deed.

Another time, my entrepreneurial instincts got the better of me and I was charging kids at the little ball field that used to be behind Old Lutz Elementary to ride Cleve around the bases. He only threw off one kid and he didn’t really get hurt, but when my mom found out what I was up to, I couldn’t comfortably sit on that pony for a while.

Turns out there was something called “liability” that could have cost my parents big money.

I guess I could have taken Cleve from house to house and taken pictures of kids on his back with my little Instamatic camera, but after learning about that liability thing, I decided to become a lawyer instead.

Published June 12, 2024

Florida’s DeSantis signed 18 bills into law from busy legislative session

June 11, 2024 By Andrew Powell

(The Center Square) — After a busy legislative session, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis signed 18 bills the week of May 27, including new initiatives for rural health care and economic development.

Senate Bill 644 creates a new hospital designation type, “rural emergency hospital,” and defines requirements for rural or critical access hospitals. The bill clarifies that these hospitals are required to provide emergency services and care for medical conditions following state law and are not required to provide care beyond 24 hours.

SB 566 provides additional protections for specified adults — a person 65 years or older or a vulnerable adult — who may be victims of suspected financial exploitation. The bill would allow financial institutions to delay disbursements or transactions of funds from an account belonging to a specified adult.

SB 808 amends Florida statutes to authorize firefighters, law enforcement officers, correctional officers and correctional probation officers to receive medical treatment from a medical specialist of their choosing for a compensable presumptive condition such as tuberculosis, heart disease or hypertension.

SB 812 requires certain counties with over 75,000 residents — except Monroe County — and municipalities with 10,000 or more residents to create a program to expedite the issuance of residential building permits.

House Bill 141 amends the Regional Rural Development Grants Program to eliminate the requirement that grant funds received by a regional economic development organization be matched each year by nonstate resources. The bill also removes the requirement that the Department of Commerce consider the applicant’s need for assistance when approving a program participant.

HB 705 revises the definition of “public works project” in relation to current law, which prohibits the state or political subdivisions from imposing certain requirements, such as minimum wages and single-source hiring of contractors, for competitively bid public projects that use state-appropriated funds.

HB 1049 requires the seller of any residential property to inform the buyer, at or before signing a purchase agreement, of any flood risks to the property, including informing the potential buyer that homeowners insurance does not cover flood damage.

HB 775 authorizes a parent to surrender an infant with medical staff or licensed health care professionals at a hospital after delivery. Parents can further surrender an infant by dialing 911 and requesting that an EMS provider meet the parent to take the infant into their care.

Published June 12, 2024

Review: Substituting action-movie tropes for lasagna feasts, ‘The Garfield Movie’ could use more lard

June 11, 2024 By Asher Luberto

Animated movies can either be wonderful works of art or obnoxious cash grabs intended to capture the short attention spans of children. Sometimes you’ll get a profoundly resonant Pixar movie like the nuanced “Incredibles” or a poetically resplendent Ghibli movie (like the lyrical “Ponyo”), but too often you get “The Garfield Movie,” a hectic animation that gives you the feeling of a queasy sugar rush.

Starring Chris Pratt as the voice of the talking cat, “Garfield” is the latest adaptation of Jim Davis’s comics, and it’s far from purrfect. No one is expecting Ghibli when they walk into “Garfield”, but they are anticipating a certain brand of reserved wit. It’s hard to imagine what the writers were thinking when they decided to morph a cat who eats lasagna, mutters jokes and does nothing all day into a super spy, the equivalent of turning Charlie Brown into Liam Neeson. Did they not remember what made Davis’ comics so effective? What happened to the lazy, sarcastic lard who hates Mondays? Now he’s jumping off trains like he’s an action hero.

Fans are likely going to be scratching their heads when, after a greatest hits montage of Garfield shoveling food and napping on the couch, he gets kidnapped in a chaotically edited action sequence. What next? Garfield embarking on a heist? Yep. Garfield and his pals are snatched by gangsters associated with Garfield’s father (Samuel L. Jackson) who abandoned him on the streets as a child. Now he and pops are robbing dairy farms, which gives the writers an excuse to milk jokes about espionage, comparing Garfield to Tom Cruise as he climbs through vents and hangs from ceilings. Garfield is the key to everyone completing this mission, somehow, an attempt to create an entirely new image of Garfield for younger audiences, phone-addicted children who constantly need to be stimulated by action and know nothing about the tone of Davis’ comics.

Written by Paul Kaplan, Mark Torgove and David Reynolds, and directed by Mark Dindal, the result is extremely overwhelming, sporadically moving from place to place before you can settle into a single setting, which is what you expect from the director of “Chicken Little”. At 95 minutes, it’s basically just a bunch of childish vignettes strung together by spy movie tropes. As Garfield gets mixed up with a menagerie of thugs, including some bullish henchman, a bull who tries to rescue his wife, and a kitten who orchestrates the entire operation, you’ll likely be panting as you try to keep up with everyone on screen, which isn’t very “Garfield” of the filmmakers.

The film does have some amusing gags, like when Garfield realizes he’s been wearing dog tags under his fur, and the rudimentary animation does offer occasional delights — some of the background elements are eye-popping. The use of orange colors, in particular, is a nice dollop. But unfortunately, this bright, bonkers movie overstays its welcome, and it’s exactly the kind of hyperactive drivel that’s derailing the genre. That may be fine for young viewers, but it’s going to be a headache for sentient adults.

Published June 12, 2024

Florida regulators to seek customer input on proposed Tampa Electric rate hikes

June 11, 2024 By Andrew Powell

(The Center Square) — Florida regulators will hold meetings for ratepayers after one of the state’s largest investor-owned utilities requested a rate increase.

On April 2, the Tampa Electric Company filed an application with the Florida Public Service Commission (FPSC) requesting an increase to its base rate. The increase would allow the company to recover operating costs, while providing a return for its investors.

Tampa Electric has a 2,000-square-mile service area and provides electricity to over 800,000 customers in Hillsborough County and portions of Polk, Pinellas and Pasco counties.

The Office of the Public Counsel (OPC), an independent entity from the commission, disagrees with the rate increases and stated at a previous hearing with the commission that the utility was “not entitled” to raise rates beginning January 2025.

Tampa Electric’s last rate increase was in 2021, and according to the FPSC’s rate case overview, the company estimates that base rates will continue to increase yearly until at least 2027.

Currently, residential customers who use 1,000 kilowatt hours of electricity per month pay an average monthly bill of around $136.44, which includes a base rate of $87.80.

If the base rate request is approved, it is estimated that as of January 2025, the same amount of electricity use will cost residential customers $153.90 per month, with the base rate increasing to $107.01.

Fast-forward to January 2026, and the average monthly bill will cost $160.73 for 1,000 kWh, including a base rate increase of $113.67. By January 2027, estimates expect that base rates will reach $118.15, for a total cost of $165.32 per month.

Customers on the higher end of electricity use, who use more than 3,000 kWh per month, could see their monthly base rates jump from $243.84 in June 2024 to $303.65 by January 2027. This would increase the total monthly bill from an average of $409.77 to $464.38 in that time period.

In-person and virtual public hearings by the FPSC started on June 10 and are ending on June 13. Customers can give feedback to the commission about Tampa Electric’s quality of service and the rate-setting process. The OPC is representing customers who wish to provide feedback. For more information, visit https://www.psc.state.fl.us.

Published June 12, 2024

Pew: Florida tax revenue outperforms long-term trend

June 11, 2024 By Bethany Blankley

(The Center Square) – In a new analysis on state tax revenue trends, 18 states reported falling tax revenues, with California reporting the lowest. Meanwhile, tax revenue remained strong in the two largest red states. Both Texas and Florida were among 32 states whose total tax collections outperformed their long-term trend.

According to The Pew Charitable Trusts’ Fiscal 50 project, state tax revenue outperformed its long-term trend in 32 states, with Alaska leading all states by far. It collected more than 11 times, 1,041% more than, its long-term trend level, the report found. The states with the next-highest collections compared with their long-term trends were Wyoming (37.7%), New Mexico (32.5%), West Virginia (10.6%), and Montana (10%), the report found.

(Joshua Doubek, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons)

The analysis evaluated tax revenue trends, which measure the difference between recent state tax collections and a 15-year trend level, Pew explains. The data is adjusted for inflation and seasonality. “This approach provides a window into how current conditions compare with a state’s long-term trajectory over the previous 15 years and may paint a different picture than recent state forecasts and relatively volatile quarterly and annual percentage changes,” the report states. “A deeper understanding of long-term trends can help state leaders judge whether their budgets are on a sustainable path and allow for better-informed fiscal planning and policy formulation.”

When tax revenue in the second quarter of 2023 was compared with 15-year trend levels, adjusted for inflation and seasonality, California had the weakest tax revenue of -16.2%, followed by Minnesota (-4.9%), New York (-4.8%), and Connecticut (-4%).

“California’s underperformance is partially attributable to the recent delay in the income tax filing deadline for state residents, which pushed large sums of personal and corporate income tax payments from April to November,” the report notes.

Overall, the number of states performing below their long-term revenue trends shifted dramatically, from four in the previous quarter to 18, according to the report. Fifteen new states reported below their long-term revenue trend: Arkansas, Colorado, Connecticut, Hawaii, Iowa, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Nebraska, New York, Ohio, Rhode Island, Vermont, Virginia, and Washington. Revenue in California, Minnesota, and Wisconsin was already below trend, the report notes.

The long-term trend value is defined “as the 15-year linear trend of tax collections leading up to each quarter, after adjusting for inflation and seasonality,” the report explains.

Overall, total state tax revenue growth was 1.2%, or $4.2 billion, in the second quarter of 2023, below its 15-year trend, according to the report. Additionally, it points out: “For the first time since 2000, no state had fewer than a month’s worth of operating funds in its total balances. Between fiscal years 2007 and 2021, 8 states ran long-term deficits, carrying forward costs of past services and government operations.”

Among the 45 states that collect sales tax, Texas and Florida were among 40 whose sales tax revenue exceeded their long-term trend.

Their growth “stands out especially since state tax collections across the nation were 1.2% below their long-term trend,” Alexandre Fall, senior associate with The Pew Charitable Trusts, told The Center Square.

As of the second quarter of 2023, Texas’ tax collections soared 9.6% above its 15-year trend, bringing in an additional $1.9 billion. “The major contributor to Texas’s strong performance was above-trend sales tax revenue, which accounts for 62% of the state’s tax collections,” she said. “These revenues were up 8.5%, or $1.1 billion, above the state’s 15-year trend. Nationally, sales tax collections were 4.9% above their long-term trend.”

Over the same time period, Florida’s tax collections were also “notably strong, exceeding the state’s 15-year trend by 6.5%, or $983 million,” Fall said. “A significant factor in Florida’s growth was above-trend sales tax revenue, which the state depends on for 61% of its tax collections. These revenues were 8.9%, or $847 million, above the state’s 15-year trend. Nationally, sales tax collections were 4.9% above their long-term trend.”

Overall, Fall said, “Understanding long-term trends helps state leaders determine if their budgets are sustainable and supports smarter fiscal planning. It’s critical that policymakers consider why tax revenues are deviating from long-term trends—both overall and for specific revenue streams. This means looking at whether changes are due to policy shifts, external forces like demographic changes, or a mix of both. To ensure long-term fiscal health, lawmakers should also figure out if these deviations are due to temporary factors or if they signal a more lasting structural change that requires policy adjustments.”

Published June 12, 2024

Animal services suspended due to canine influenza

June 5, 2024 By Mary Rathman

Pasco County Animal Services (PCAS), 19640 Dogpatch Lane in Land O’ Lakes, is suspending dog adoptions, intakes, surgeries and rescue transfers for at least the next four weeks due to the presence of canine influenza — a highly contagious virus that causes respiratory disease in dogs, according to a news release.

Normal operations are expected to resume when veterinarians determine the environment is safe for pets.

The shelter is taking these steps to care for all PCAS dogs: ongoing testing; supportive care; and contact with recent adopters/rescuers.

“The health and safety of the animals in our care, as well as people and pets in our community, is and will always be our top priority,” said PCAS Director Mike Shumate, in the release.

“We realize this suspension of services is an inconvenience for our customers, and we appreciate your understanding,” said Shumate.

Canine influenza is difficult to control in kennels and the virus is likely present in the community. If your pet is showing symptoms, such as sneezing, watery eyes, runny nose and coughing, contact your veterinarian immediately.

PCAS cat operations are not affected, including: adoptions, intakes, surgeries and rescue transfers.

Pet licensing and owner-requested euthanasia needs also remain open.

If you find a lost pet during this suspension, visit MyPasco.Net/PAS for tips on how to find the owner.

Dade City’s Splashpad is now open

June 4, 2024 By Joe Potter

A ribbon-cutting and grand opening were held on May 23 for the long-awaited Splashpad in Dade City.

And the more than 50 youngsters who were able to use it for the first time seemed like they couldn’t have been happier.

The Splashpad and accompanying community playground are on approximately 2.23 acres at the intersection of Church Avenue and 10th Street near downtown Dade City.

The Rev. Brian Butler, pastor of St. John Missionary Baptist Church, offered a prayer at the beginning of the ceremony. He thanked the Lord for the Splashpad and asked that angels be dispatched “so this will become a special place to be enjoyed for generations to come.”

Dignitaries participating in the May 23 ribbon-cutting ceremony at Dade City’s new Splashpad, from left: City Commissioner Ann Cosentino, Mayor Pro Tem Normita “Angel” Woodard, Mayor Scott Black, City Commissioners James Shive and Kristin Church, and Chairman of the Pasco County Board of County Commissioners Ron Oakley. (Joe Potter)

“It is my honor to welcome each and every one of you to our new Splashpad and community playground! Our City Commission has been committed to making this a reality, and we are so excited to open these new features in time for summer

vacation,” City Manager Leslie Porter said enthusiastically prior to the ribbon-cutting ceremony.

“I would like to thank our honorable guests here with us today. From the City of Dade City Commission, we have Mayor Scott Black, Mayor Pro Tem Normita Woodard, Commissioner Kristin Church, Commissioner Ann Cosentino and Commissioner James Shive.

“We also have several honorable guests joining us today including Chairman Ron Oakley from the County Commission and Andy Taylor with TECO. We are so

grateful for your participation and support of Dade City each and every day,” Porter said.

Dade City is within County Commission District 1, which Oakley represents.

“I would like to take a moment to thank everyone who has made today possible — city staff has worked hard to ensure all aspects of the Splashpad and playground are ready for you and your families to enjoy. Borregard Construction and Gulf American have worked hard to construct the new amenities for us. Thank you to Kevin Taggerty for providing sound this morning, and Joy Lynn for opening the Welcome Center and sharing all that Dade City has to offer,” Porter said.

“This is great, isn’t it?” Mayor Black asked before beginning the rest of his remarks about what he said was “a momentous occasion.”

“This is an event we have been looking forward to for many years. It was a while coming, but it was worth the wait,” Black said.

He talked briefly about some of the history of Dade City, particularly in the area where the Splashpad is located.

The clean, modern facility is directly across Church Avenue from American Legion Post 15 and a couple of blocks east of the Gray Moss Inn.

Legend has it that U.S. President Calvin Coolidge visited the Gray Moss Inn while he was in Florida to attend the opening dedication of Bok Tower in Lake Wales. Black joked that someone might occasionally see Coolidge walking down one of the sidewalks on Church Avenue, jokingly adding, “he was the first president I voted for” — Coolidge died decades before Black was born.

The Splashpad represents an investment of $1,605,000 on Dade City’s part.

A large group of young children are shown enjoying the new Splashpad a few minutes after it opened at the intersection of Church Avenue and 10th Street in Dade City.

Longtime Dade City resident and businessman Otto Weitzenkorn sold the property where the Splashpad is to the city for $800,000.

Weitzenkorn provided a charitable donation of a portion of the land that was valued at $368,000. Otherwise, the property would have cost Dade City $1,168,000 when the sale closed on Dec. 31, 2019.

The property was purchased through the use of money from the city’s general fund reserves.

Obtaining the property “was a tremendous acquisition for Dade City,” Commissioner Shive said, adding, “I think future generations will enjoy having this facility here.

“I want to give a shout-out to Borregard Construction. They care about this community,” Shive said, adding, “The next phase here will be an amphitheater and then there may be another phase.”

Dade City paid Borregard Construction $805,000 to build the 2,500-square-foot Splashpad, which sits within a 6,500-square-foot fenced-in area.

There are two Americans with Disabilities Act-compliant restrooms adjacent to the Splashpad, not included in the price of the Splashpad itself.

Discussions by Dade City’s commissioners and city managers about having a Splashpad began about 10 years ago.

City water stored in underground tanks is used to provide the water at the Splashpad, according to Ben Borregard of Borregard Construction. The water goes through a system and is sterilized after having been dispensed on the Splashpad, making it possible to use again, according to Borregard.

“I want to give a big thank you to the city,” Borregard said, adding that city officials came together to get the Splashpad project done.

Published June 05, 2024

Zephyrhills fields public input for Parks and Recreation amenities

June 4, 2024 By Joe Potter

Numerous residents and business people made suggestions about adding to and improving the offerings of Zephyrhills’ Parks and Recreation Department while attending a community workshop on May 23 at City Hall.

GAI Consultants oversaw the 90-minute-long event regarding proposed changes to the city’s master plan.

There wasn’t any formal presentation during the open-house style workshop, as its purpose was to receive input from those attending on what the public wants compared to what the city currently has in its Parks and Recreation Department, said Kristin Caborn of GAI Consultants.

Caborn has more than 24 years of parks and recreation management and planning experience, has overseen several multimillion-dollar parks and recreation projects, and provided master plan implementation and phasing plans services for public-sector clients, according to the company’s website.

Various stations were set up in City Council chambers with displays of different programs and events currently not offered by the city.

At the workshop, attendees had the opportunity to make suggestions for changes they would like to see for both adults and children by placing brightly colored dots on the displays. The displays helped gauge interest in what the public might want to see the city offer, according to Caborn.

They also had opportunities to indicate which areas of the department they would like to see more money spent.

Several other members of GAI’s staff were present at the workshop, in addition to some city officials, including City Manager William C. “Billy” Poe Jr., Planning Director Todd Vande Berg and Community Redevelopment Agency Director Gail Hamilton.

GAI has already compiled a complete inventory of the condition of the amenities at the city’s many parks.

The input from the public that was obtained at the workshop will be evaluated by GAI Consultants and presented to the city later this year, according to Caborn.

Published June 05, 2024