GINA GRANDPRE (801) 791-1468 | gjgrandpre@gmail.com | 229 Pitts Ave, Freeport, Florida Professional Summary Accomplished planning professional with over 11 years of local government experience leading urban planning, economic development, development review, policy development, and code compliance initiatives. Combines a strong foundation in geography, urban systems, transportation, and public administration with strategic leadership and policy implementation skills. Proven ability to guide multidisciplinary teams, streamline processes, and ensure alignment with comprehensive plans and community development goals. Experience City of Saratoga Springs | Saratoga Springs, Utah Senior Planner 12/2019 – Present Employee of the Year 2023 • Lead planner for large-scale commercial, residential, and mixed-use development projects, ensuring compliance with municipal codes and regional planning goals. • Oversee full-cycle development review including site planning, land use entitlements, and construction permitting. • Draft, interpret, and implement land management codes, general plan policies, transportation master plans, and strategic development agreements. • Prepare and present comprehensive reports to the Planning Commission and City Council, advocating for project approvals and addressing community concerns. • Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and oversee consultant contracts to support master-planned community and commercial site planning efforts. • Assist Economic Development Director in creating a Request for Qualifications for the design of the Strategic Downtown Plan. Jordan River Commission Governing Board and Technical Advisory Committee (TAC) | State of Utah Appointed Board Member And TAC Chair (2026- present) 12/2019 – Present • Appointed representative for Saratoga Springs City on the Jordan River Commission Governing Board, Technical Advisory Committee, and Jordan River Watershed Council. • Provide subject-matter expertise in environmental and community planning, policy development, and monitoring of legislative bills impacting the Jordan River and its watershed. • As TAC Chair - Lead and facilitate public meetings, coordinate educational initiatives, and manage interlocal partnerships to advance collaborative efforts along the Jordan River corridor. Grant Mackay, Como Springs Resort | Morgan, Utah Land Use Planning Consultant 09/2019 - 02/2024 • Advised clients on potential risks associated with development schemes and recommended strategies to mitigate such risks. • Prepared written briefs for client meetings detailing progress updates on complex planning projects. • Provided expert testimony at public inquiry meetings related to planning applications. Morgan County | Morgan County, Utah Planner I 09/2014 - 12/2019 • Conducted technical reviews of development applications for zoning, environmental compliance, and geologic hazard assessments. • Coordinated Development Review Committee and construction meetings, ensuring timely project progression and adherence to county standards. • Prepared and presented staff reports for Planning Commission and County Council, facilitating informed decision-making on land development projects.  • Provided public guidance on code interpretation and historic preservation, fostering community understanding of planning processes. Morgan County, Utah | Morgan, UT County Fair Board President - Volunteer 03/2016 - 01/2018 • Reviewed legal documents such as contracts to ensure compliance with county policy. • Created an environment of collaboration and trust among board members through open communication channels. • Analyzed financial performance data to identify areas for improvement in revenue generation efforts. • Built strong relationships within the community by fostering partnerships with local businesses. Utah Chapter ICC | Morgan, Utah Permit Technician, Committee Chair 01/2015 - 01/2018 • Developed strong relationships with local government agencies responsible for issuing permits. • Created presentations to educate permit technicians statewide on new or amended permitting procedures or policies. • Organized statewide conferences and delivered code education sessions. Intermountain Medical Group | Ogden, Utah Team Leader / Surgery Scheduler 01/2009 - 01/2014 • Supervised administrative staff, managed multi-physician scheduling, and optimized operational workflows. • Led customer service initiatives ensuring efficient and patient-focused frontoffice operations. Mountain Land Physical Therapy | Layton, Utah Clinic Manager 01/2005 - 01/2007 • Managed clinic operations including staff supervision, medical billing, scheduling, and financial transactions. • Delivered high-quality customer service in a healthcare setting. Education Master of Public Administration (MPA) Southern Utah University January 2023 Bachelor of Science in Geography / Urban Planning Weber State University January 2020 Skills • Land Development Planning • Public Sector Project Management • Policy and Code Development • Public Hearing Representation • Stakeholder Collaboration • Environmental Planning • GIS and Technical Tools • Leadership and Mentorship • Strategic Planning • Permit Processing • Community Engagement • Site analysis • Design review • Master planning • Teamwork and collaboration • Excellent communication • Adaptability and flexibility • Policy analysis Certifications And Memberships • American Planning Association Membership, current • AICP Certification, Anticipated Exam in Spring 2026 • ICC Certified Permit Technician, Expired in 2020  ORDINANCE NO. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF LYNN HAVEN, FLORIDA, PROPOSING AMENDMENTS TO ARTICLE III OF THE CITY’S CHARTER; ESTABLISHING THE OFFICE OF CITY CLERK, AND MAKING CONFORMING CHANGES THROUGHOUT ARTICLE III AND ARTICLE IV RELATED TO THE DUTIES OF THE CITY CLERK; CLARIFYING THE PROCEDURE FOR APPOINTMENT OF DEPARTMENT HEADS; DESIGNATING ALL CHARTER POSITIONS AS WHISTLEBLOWER COMPLAINT RECIPIENTS; PROVIDING THAT THE PROPOSED AMENDMENTS SHALL BE EFFECTIVE ONLY UPON THE APPROVAL OF REFERENDUM AS SPECIFIED IN THE ORDINANCE. WHEREAS, the City Commission of the City of Lynn Haven has determined and does hereby find that there is a need to amend and update its City Charter to consider the establishment of the office of City Clerk; WHEREAS, the City Commission seated a Charter Review Committee which conducted a series of public meetings and made recommended Charter revisions to the City Commission; WHEREAS, the City Commission held meetings to discuss and receive public comment on Charter Review Committee recommendations and proposed revisions to the City Charter; WHEREAS, Section 166.031, Florida Statutes, states that municipal charter amendments require approval at referendum by a majority of the City’s electors; and WHEREAS, the City Commission of the City of Lynn Haven has determined and does hereby find that it is in the best interest of the City of Lynn Haven and its citizens to submit proposed amendments to the Charter to the electors of the City for their consideration and approval before becoming effective; NOW THEREFORE, Be It Enacted by the People of the City of Lynn Haven, Florida: SECTION 1. From and after the effective date of this ordinance, Article III of the City’s Charter shall be amended to read as follows (new text bold and underlined, deleted text struckthrough):  ARTICLE III. OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES. … Sec. 21. - Officers and Departments enumerated. A. Officers and Departments of the City of Lynn Haven shall consist of a City Manager, City Clerk, and City Attorney. B. The Department Heads of the City of Lynn Haven shall consist of the Police Chief, Fire Chief, City Manager, Public Works Director, Finance Director and those Departments as established by ordinance. C. The heads of each and every Department Heads shall be appointed by the City Manager, subject to confirmation by a formal with the advice and consent of a majority vote of the Commission. D. In the absence of an appointment by the City Manager, the Mayor-Commissioner shall may make such appointments subject to confirmation by formal if it is deemed necessary or expedient by the majority vote of the City Commission, and in either event, such appointment shall be made with the advice and consent of the majority of the City Commission. E. Nothing herein shall be construed to prevent the City Manager from acting as head of any department, upon his being so accepted by the majority of the City Commission. … Sec. 26. - Same—Functions and Responsibilities. The City Manager shall be responsible to the City Commission for the proper administration of all affairs of the City and to that end, his responsibilities are and shall include: (a) To see that the laws and ordinances are enforced. (b) Except as hereafter specifically provided, to appoint and remove all subordinate officers and employees and of the City; all appointments to be made upon merit and fitness alone. (c) To exercise control and direct supervision over all Departments and divisions of the City under this Charter, or which may be created by the City Commission, including public utilities owned by said City. (d) To see that all terms and conditions imposed in favor of the City or its inhabitants in any public utility franchise are faithfully kept and performed; and upon knowledge of any violation thereof, to call the same to the attention of the City Attorney whose duty it is to take such legal steps as may be necessary to enforce the same. (e) To attend all meetings of the City Commission, and of its Committees, with right to take part in the discussion, but without having a vote. (f) To recommend to the Commission for adoption such measures as he may deem necessary or expedient in the interest of the City. (g) To keep the City Commission fully advised monthly as to the financial condition and needs of the City and to submit for its consideration an annual budget. (h) To enforce and administer any zoning regulations established by said City Commission but said City Commission shall hear and review any order, requirement, decision or determination made by him in the enforcement of the zoning regulations. (i) To perform such other duties as may be prescribed under this Charter or as may be required of him by ordinance or resolution of the City Commission.  (j) He shall be purchasing agent for the City, by whom all purchases of supplies shall be made, and he shall approve all vouchers for the payment of same. In the capacity of Purchasing Agent, he shall also conduct all sales of personal property which the Commission may authorize to be sold as having become unnecessary or unfit for the City's use. (k) Shall be a designated whistleblower complaint recipient. Sec. 27. - City Attorney—Appointment; duties. The City Commission shall appoint a City Attorney who shall act as the legal advisor to, and attorney and counselor for, the City and all of its officers in matters relating to their official duties. He shall approve all contracts, bonds, and other instruments in writing in which the City is concerned, and no contract with the City shall take effect until his approval is so endorsed thereon. He shall prosecute and defend, for and on behalf of the City, all complaints, suits and controversies in which the City is a party, unless otherwise directed by the City Commission. He shall furnish the City Commission and/or the City Manager his opinion on any question of law relating to their respective powers and duties. They shall perform such other professional duties as may be required of them by ordinance or resolution of the City Commission, or as are prescribed, for City Attorneys under the General Laws of the State which are not inconsistent with this Charter and with any ordinance or resolution which may be passed by the City Commission. They shall be a designated whistleblower complaint recipient. Section 28. Reserved. City Attorney—Qualifications. The City Attorney shall be a lawyer who has been properly admitted to the Bar of the State of Florida and is at present in good standing there with. Section 29. City Clerk, Appointment, Duties. Attorney—Qualifications. The City Attorney shall be a lawyer who has been properly admitted to the Bar of the State of Florida and is at present in good standing there with. A. There is hereby created the office of City Clerk. The City Commission shall appoint a City Clerk who shall hold office at the pleasure of the City Commission. The compensation of the City Clerk shall be as determined by the City Commission. B. Roles & Responsibilities of the City Clerk. They shall serve as the Clerk to the Commission. The City Clerk serves as the official custodian and record-keeper of the City, responsible for maintaining all public documents. They shall serve as Clerk of City elections as required by law. The Clerk performs these and other such duties independently and in accordance with state law, established policies, and other directions from the City Commission. This position shall be a designated whistleblower complaint recipient. SECTION 2. From and after the effective date of this ordinance, Section 14A, Article II of the City’s Charter shall be amended to read as follows (new text bold and underlined, deleted text struckthrough): Sec. 14A. - Background checks for City Manager, City Clerk, and Department Heads. The City of Lynn Haven shall conduct a Level 2 Background check, including but not limited to sex offender registry checks, and criminal background checks, on the City Manager, City Clerk, and every Department Head. The convictions not acceptable for employment with the City of Lynn Haven shall include but not be limited to violent crimes, drug sales, sex offense charges, and/or crimes of moral turpitude including but not limited to, theft, embezzlement, rape,  forgery, and solicitation of prostitutes, and pornography. SECTION 3. From and after the effective date of this ordinance, Section 32, Article IV of the City’s Charter shall be amended to read as follows (new text bold and underlined, deleted text struckthrough): Sec. 32. - Canvass of Returns. The result of the voting when ascertained, shall be certified to the Canvassing Board by a return in duplicate, signed by the City Clerk Manager and a majority of the Inspectors of the election. Such returns shall be made to the City Commission by the Canvassing Board at the next regular scheduled City Commission meeting, or a special meeting, whichever one occurs first. At such meeting the City Commission shall convey the return and include the results of the election. SECTION 4. It is declared to be the intent of the City Commission that, if any section, subsection, sentence, clause, phrase, or portion of this Ordinance is for any reason held invalid or unconstitutional by a court of competent jurisdiction, such portion shall be deemed a separate, distinct and independent provision, and such holding shall not affect the validity of the remaining portions hereof. SECTION 5. Any Ordinance or part thereof in conflict with this Ordinance is hereby repealed to the extent of such conflict. SECTION 6. This Ordinance shall take effect immediately upon passage, but the amendment to the City Charter proposed by this Ordinance shall become effective immediately upon approval of the majority of the electors of the City voting in the next general election or special election called for such purpose; and if the electors shall not approve any amendment proposed by this Ordinance at such referendum, or should no referendum be held before May 2027, then the proposal shall be void and of no force and effect. PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED at the regular meeting of the City Commission of the City of Lynn Haven, Florida, this ___ day of _____________, 2026. CITY OF LYNN HAVEN, FLORIDA Dave Lowery, Mayor ATTEST: City Manager