Board of County Commissioners
Leon County, Florida
Agenda
Board Installation, Reorganization, and Regular Public Meeting
Tuesday, November 19, 2024, 3:00 p.m.
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Original Post Date - 11/11/2024

Revised Agenda Outline
Posted on 11/19/2024

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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.

 

Leon County Board of County Commissioners

Installation Ceremony

and Board Reorganization

 

• Invocation
  Provided by Elder Dr. Ernest Ferrell, Pastor, Saint Mary Primitive Baptist Church
• Pledge of Allegiance
  Chair Carolyn D. Cummings
• Remarks and Presentations
  •  
  • Presentation to Outgoing Chair
  • Remarks by Outgoing Chair
• Installation of Commissioners and Administration of Oath of Office
  The Honorable Chief Judge Francis J. Allman presiding
• Reorganization
  The Honorable Clerk of the Court Gwen Knight presiding
• •  
• Election of Chairman and Vice-Chairman
• Administration of the Oath of Office to the newly-elected Chairman
• Remarks by Incoming Chairman
• Benediction

Provided by Elder Dr. Ernest Ferrell, Pastor, Saint Mary Primitive Baptist Church

• Recess for Reception
• Official Board Photo

The regular public meeting will reconvene following the recess.

AWARDS AND PRESENTATIONS

• Proclamations Recognizing the 32^nd Annual Big Bend Minority Enterprise Development Week Award Recipients
  (Commissioner Maddox)
   
• Proclamation Recognizing the 30^th Anniversary of the Capital City Chamber of Commerce
  (Commissioner Maddox)
   
• ADDED Proclamation Recognizing the Reverend Dr. Julius H. McAllister, Jr. elected the 144th Bishop of the African Methodist Episcopal Church
  (Commissioner Maddox)
   
• Proclamation Celebrating the Life of Ms. Linn Ann Griffin
  (Commissioner Proctor)
   
• POSTPONED Proclamation Recognizing Florida Agricultural & Mechanical University for their distinguished ranking as the #1 Historically Black College and University and #81 of all Public Universities in the United States
  (Commissioner Proctor)
   
• Presentation Recognizing Leon County’s Continued Support of Honor Flight Tallahassee
  (Tom Napier, Vice Chair of the Honor Flight Tallahassee Board of Trustees)

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:  September 17, 2024 Regular Meeting, September 24, 2024 Public Hearing, and October 2, 2024 HUD Public Hearing
   (Clerk of Court)
    
2. Payment of Bills and Vouchers
   (County Administrator / Office of Management & Budget)
    
3. Fiscal Year 2024 Year-End Budget Adjustments
   (County Administrator / Office of Management and Budget)
    
4. Approval of Agreements with Legal Services of North Florida, Inc. and The Legal Aid Foundation of the Tallahassee Bar Association, Inc. to Provide Legal Aid Services in Leon County
   (County Administrator / Office of Management and Budget)
    
5. Update on the County’s Upcoming Courthouse Renaming and Dedication in Honor of Judge Augustus D. Aikens, Jr.
   (County Administrator / Community and Media Relations)
    
6. Request to Reschedule Workshops on the Southside Action Plan and the Comprehensive Plan Land Use & Mobility Elements Update
   (County Administrator / County Administration / PLACE)
    
7. Fiscal Year 2025 Agreement for the Provision of State-Mandated Baker Act and Marchman Act Services
   (County Administrator / Human Services & Community Partnerships)
    
8. Fiscal Year 2025 Healthcare Services (CareNet) Program Agreements
   (County Administrator / Human Services & Community Partnerships)
    
9. Memorandum of Understanding with Apalachee Center, Inc. for the Forensic Intervention and Re-entry Services Team
   (County Administrator / Office of Intervention and Detention Alternatives)
    
10. Resolution Authorizing Conveyance of a Portion of a County-owned Parcel to the City of Tallahassee for the Development of the Blueprint Orange/Meridian Placemaking Park and Recreational Trails
    (County Administrator / Real Estate)
     
11. Approval of a Master Agreement with Florida Gulf & Atlantic Railroad, LLC for Railroad Crossing Repairs
    (County Administrator / Public Works)
     
12. Florida Department of Transportation Off System Bridge Project Agreement for the Replacement of the Springhill Road Bridge over Munson Slough
    (County Administrator / Public Works)
     
13. Request to Schedule the First and Only Public Hearing Regarding Intent to Use the Uniform Method for the Levy, Collection, and Enforcement of Non‑Ad Valorem Assessments for the Purpose of Collecting the Full Amount of all Charges Related to Sewer Service Imposed on Certain Real Property Located on Woodville Highway and Lewis Boulevard, for December 10, 2024
    (County Administrator / Public Works)
     
14. Request to Schedule the First and Only Public Hearing Regarding Intent to Use the Uniform Method for the Levy, Collection, and Enforcement of Non‑Ad Valorem Assessments for the Purpose of Collecting the Full Amount of all Charges Related to Sewer Service Imposed on Certain Real Property Located in the Northeast Lake Munson Sewer System Project Area, for December 10, 2024
    (County Administrator / Public Works)
     

Procurements: (These items are included under Consent.)

15. Award Leon County Home Replacement Project to Arris General Contractors, Inc.
    (County Administrator / Human Services & Community Partnerships)
     
16. Approval to Purchase an Ambulance for Emergency Medical Services
    (County Administrator / Public Works)
     
17. Approval to Purchase Furniture for the Main Library Improvements – Second Floor Project
    (County Administrator / Public Works)

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

• none

Consent Items Pulled for Discussion

General Business

18. Ratification of Board Actions Taken at the October 22, 2024 Workshop on Leon County Policy No. 96-1, “Purchasing Policy”
    (County Administrator / Purchasing)
     
19. Ratification of Board Actions Taken at the October 22, 2024 Workshop on the 2025 State and Federal Legislative Priorities
    (County Administrator / County Administration)
     
20. Approval to Award Agreements for Public Relations and Digital Advertising Services
    (County Administrator / Tourism)
     
21. Full Board Appointment to the Tourist Development Council
    (County Administrator / Administration)

SCHEDULED PUBLIC HEARINGS, 6:00 P.M.

22. First and Only Public Hearing to Consider Abandoning a Portion of Singleton Drive Right-of-Way
    (County Administration / Development Support & Environmental Management)
     
23. First and Only Public Hearing to Consider an Ordinance to Amend Chapter 6, Sections 6-32 and 6-34 of the Leon County Code of Laws, Related to Hearing Procedure and Administrative Fines and Liens, and Chapter 14, Section 14-56 of the Leon County Code of Laws, Related to Appeals
    (County Administration / County Attorney)

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 July 1 – September 30, 2024
• Canopy Community Development District Map and Fiscal Year 2025 Meeting Dates

ADJOURN

The next regular meeting of the Board of County Commissioners is tentatively scheduled for
Tuesday, December 10, 2024 at 3:00 p.m. – Regular Meeting

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