Board of County Commissioners
Leon County, Florida
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Regular Public Meeting
Tuesday, September 12, 2023, 3:00 p.m.
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Original Post Date - 9/1/2023

Agenda Item 35
Posted on 9/8/2023

Revised Agenda Outline
Posted on 9/11/2023

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Please note that Board of County Commissioners Policy 01-05, Article IX., Section E., titled “Addressing the Commission”, and Article IX., Section F., entitled “Decorum”, shall remain in full force and effect.

INVOCATION & PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

Invocation by Dennis Young from Bible Believers Fellowship Church.

Pledge of Allegiance by Commissioner Christian Caban

AWARDS AND PRESENTATIONS 

• Proclamation Recognizing Brenda Williams, Director of the Tallahassee Housing Authority
  (Chairman Maddox)
   
• REMOVED - Proclamation Recognizing the 17th Anniversary of the Greater Blessings Tabernacle of Praise 
  (Chairman Maddox)

• Proclamation Recognizing Florida State University’s Women’s Softball Team as Runner-up in the Women’s College World Series
  (Commission Caban)
   
• Proclamation Recognizing September 2023 as Hunger Action Month
  (Commissioner Welch)
   
• Proclamation Recognizing September 30, 2023 as “Go Gold” Day in Support of the “Be Bold, Go Gold” Campaign
  (Commissioner Welch)
   
• Presentation on Choose Tallahassee
  (Gregg Patterson, Executive Director, Choose Tallahassee)

Citizens to be Heard on CONSENT AND Non-Agendaed Items
3-minute limit per speaker; there will not be any discussion by the Commission.

CONSENT         

1. Minutes:  May 23, 2023 Homelessness Workshop, June 13, 2023 Regular Meeting, and June 20, 2023 Budget Workshop
   (Clerk of Court)  
    
2. Payment of Bills and Vouchers
   (County Administrator/ Office of Financial Stewardship/ Office of Management & Budget)
    
3. FY 2021/22 Annual Audit and Financial Statements
   (Clerk of Court)
    
4. Proposed Public Notice of 2024 Tentative Board Meeting Schedule and Proposed 2024 Board Travel Schedule
   (County Administrator/ County Administration)
    
5. Commissioner Appointments to the Housing Finance Authority, Science Advisory Committee, and the Tallahassee-Leon County Commission on the Status of Women & Girls
   (County Administrator/ County Administration)
    
6. Resolution in Support of the Justice40 Initiative
   (County Administrator/County Administration)
    
7. Resolution in Support of the Ideals of American Democracy
   (County Administrator/ County Administration)
    
8. Florida Association of Counties 2024 Draft Legislative Policy Proposal Related to PACE Programs
   (County Administrator/ County Administration)
    
9. REMOVED - Agreement for Traffic Control on Private Roads within the Golden Eagle Community
   (County Administrator/ County Administration)

10. Request to Schedule Two Public Hearings to Consider an Ordinance Amending the Definitions and Accessory Uses Sections of Chapter 10, Land Development Code Relating to Accessory Dwelling Units, for October 10 and November 14, 2023
    (County Administrator/  Development Support & Environmental Management)
     
11. Request to Schedule the First and Only Public Hearing to Consider an Ordinance Amending Section 10-7.502 of Chapter 10 of the Land Development Code Entitled, “General Layout and Design Standards”, to Require Street Lighting for School Bus Stops in New Residential Subdivisions for October 10, 2023
    (County Administrator/  Development Support & Environmental Management)
     
12. Renewal of the Tallahassee Fire Department’s Certificate of Public Convenience and Necessity
    (County Administrator/ Emergency Medical Services)
     
13. Proposed Resolution Authorizing Conveyance of an Easement Interest in County-owned Property Located at 10497 Elgin Lane to the City of Tallahassee
    (County Administrator/ Office of Financial Stewardship)
     
14. Resolution to Lease Space at the Leon County Government Annex to the United States of America, by and through the General Services Administration, and a Lease Agreement
    (County Administrator/ Office of Financial Stewardship) 
     
15. Report on the 2024 Summer Youth Expo
    (County Administrator/ Human Services & Community Partnerships)
     
16. County Commitment of Funding Match for the Low-Income Pool for Bond Community Health Center, Neighborhood Medical Center, and Apalachee Center, Inc.
    (County Administrator/ Human Services & Community Partnerships)
     
17. Driver's Education Program Agreement with Leon County Schools
    (County Administrator/ Office of Intervention & Detention Alternatives)
     
18. State Aid to Libraries Grant Agreement and Annual Plan for Service
    (County Administrator/ Library)
     
19. Local Agency Program Agreement between Leon County and State of Florida Department of Transportation for the Miccosukee Road Bridge Replacement Project
    (County Administrator/ Public Works)
     
20. Authorization to Submit a U.S. Department of Transportation Reconnecting Communities and Neighborhoods Grant Application
    (County Administrator/ Public Works)
     
21. Composition of the Leon County Tourist Development Council
    (County Attorney/ County Administrator/ Tourism)

Procurements: (These items are included under Consent.)

22. Approval of Interlocal Agreement for the Licensing, Hosting, and Support of the GOVMAX Budget Development Software
    (County Administrator/ Purchasing/ Office of Financial Stewardship)
     
23. Bid Award for the Leon County Government Annex Parking Garage Repairs
    (County Administrator/ Purchasing/ Public Works)
     
24. Bid Award for the Renovations to the Concord School Building
    (County Administrator/ Purchasing/ Public Works)
     
25. Bid Award for the Construction of the St. Marks Greenway Phase II, Buck Lake Road Trail Head
    (County Administrator/ Purchasing/ Public Works)
     
26. Bid Award for the Court Administration Office Renovations Project
    (County Administrator/ Purchasing/ Public Works)
     
27. Authorization to Utilize a Cooperative Purchasing Agreement for a Heavy Equipment  Purchase
    (County Administrator/ Purchasing/ Public Works)
     
28. Bid Award for the Domi Building Masonry Repairs
    (County Administrator/ Purchasing/ Public Works)
     
29. Bid Award for the Leon County Southside Health Clinic Roof Replacement
    (County Administrator/ Purchasing/ Public Works)
     
30. Approval of a Five-Year Comprehensive Maintenance Services Agreement for Public Safety Complex Heating and Cooling Automation Controls
    (County Administrator/ Purchasing/ Resource Stewardship)
     
31. Approval of a Three-Year Planned Service Agreement for County Facility Heating and Cooling Services
    (County Administrator/ Purchasing/ Resource Stewardship)

Status Reports: (These items are included under Consent.)

32. Report on Veteran Homelessness in Leon County
    (County Administrator/ Human Services & Community Partnerships)
     
33. August 2023 Quarterly Economic Dashboard Report
    (County Administrator/PLACE/ Office of Economic Vitality)
     
34. Lake Munson Action Plan and Drawdown Status Update
    (County Administrator/Public Works)

Consent Items Pulled for Discussion

General Business

35. Status Report on Leon County's Preparation, Response, and Recovery Efforts Related to Hurricane Idalia
    (County Administrator/ County Administration)
    To be distributed under separate cover.
     
36. Leon County 2023 Annual Report
    (County Administrator/ County Administration)
     
37. Consideration of a Resolution Endorsing the Declaration of a Climate Emergency in Leon County
    (County Administrator/ Resource Stewardship)
     
38. Enabling Resolution to Establish the Miccosukee Canopy Road Greenway Citizen’s Committee
    (County Administrator/ Resource Stewardship/ Parks & Recreation)
     
39. Full Board Appointments to the Animal Shelter Advisory Board, Board of Adjustment & Appeals, and the Tallahassee-Leon County Commission on the Status of Women & Girls
    (County Administrator/ County Administration)

SCHEDULED PUBLIC HEARINGS, 6:00 P.M.  

40. First Public Hearing for Adoption of the FY 2023/2024 Tentative Millage Rates and Tentative Budgets
    (County Administration/ Office of Financial Stewardship)
     
41. First and Only Public Hearing to Consider Adoption of a Resolution Approving and Adopting the Local Provider Participation Fund Non-Ad Valorem Assessment Roll
    (County Administration/ Office of Financial Stewardship)

Citizens to be Heard on Non-Agendaed Items

3-minute limit per speaker; Commission may discuss issues that are brought forth by speakers.

COMMENTS/DISCUSSION ITEMS

Items from the County Attorney

Items from the County Administrator

Discussion Items by Commissioners

RECEIPT AND FILE

• Children’s Services Council of Leon County Quarterly Financial Report, April 1, 2023 thru June 30, 2023
• Capital Region Community Development District June 6, 2023 Meeting Minutes

ADJOURN

 

The next regular meeting of the Board of County Commissioners is tentatively scheduled for
Tuesday, September 26, 2023 at 6:00 p.m. – Public Hearing Only
Tuesday, October 10, 2023 at 3:00 p.m. – Regular Meeting

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