At its Oct. 6 meeting the Brooksville City Council approved a set of administrative and operational measures that city staff said will update the firefighters pension language, correct a codification error in utility connection code, formalize an updated utility service agreement form, authorize staff to apply for short‑notice grants when appropriate, and contract for building plan review and inspection services.

Votes at a glance

- Ordinance 1004 (second reading): Amendments to the City of Brooksville Firefighters Retirement Trust Fund to create a supplemental benefit plan and update actuarial dates. Second reading passed by roll call, 5‑0.

- Ordinance 1005 (first reading): Codification correction in the code of ordinances (water and sewer connection fee misnomer). First reading passed 5‑0; second reading scheduled for Oct. 20, 2026.

- Updated utility service agreement: Council approved the updated form used between the city and private developers; changes concentrate on pages 2–3 and definitions throughout. Approval passed 5‑0.

- Resolution 2025‑27: Authorization for the City Manager or designee to submit grant applications on short notice when no match is required; council emphasized any application with a financial obligation would return to council for approval. Resolution passed 5‑0.

- Professional services agreement with Safe Built LLC: Contract for plan review, inspections, and community development services on an as‑needed basis (piggyback of a competitively awarded contract). Agreement approved 5‑0.

Council members and staff emphasized these approvals are intended to streamline operations, comply with statutory requirements (public records, e‑verify, emergency response provisions), and preserve council oversight when grant awards require city matching funds or commitments. City staff noted that development‑related inspection and plan review work under the Safe Built contract will be paid from building permit fees rather than the general fund.