Board of County Commissioners
Leon County, Florida
Agenda
Regular Public Meeting
Tuesday, January 27, 2026, 3:00 p.m.
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Original Post Date - 1/19/2026

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Citizens wishing to provide virtual comment must register by 8:00 p.m. on the day before the meeting to provide County staff sufficient time to provide instructions to citizens for comment during the meeting.  Anyone needing assistance with registration may contact County Administration at 850-606-5300. 

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 Retired Bishop Craig P. Riley, Sr. 

Pledge of Allegiance by Commissioner Cummings 

AWARDS AND PRESENTATIONS 

• Proclamation Recognizing the Shady Grove Primitive Baptist Church Voices of Victory Grammy Nomination 

(Vice Chairman O’Keefe) 

• Proclamation Recognizing the Raa Middle School Girls’ Basketball Team as the Leon County Division 2 Champions 

(Commissioner Maddox) 

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:  October 28, 2025 Legislative Priorities Workshop and November 18, 2025 Reorganization and Regular Meeting 
   (Clerk of Court) 

2. Payment of Bills and Vouchers 
   (County Administrator / Office of Management & Budget) 

3. Approval of the Fiscal Year 2027 Budget Calendar 
   (County Administrator / Office of Management & Budget) 

4. Acceptance of Multiple Grants for the Leon County Sheriff’s Office 
   (County Administrator / Office of Management & Budget) 

5. Acceptance of a Florida Department of Environmental Protection Grant for the Munson Slough Embankment Repair Project 
   (County Administrator / Public Works) 

6. Authorization to Apply for the U.S. Department of Transportation’s BUILD Grant for the Veteran’s Memorial Drive Bridge Replacement 
   (County Administrator / Public Works) 

7. Approval of the 2026 – 2036 J.R. Alford Greenway Management Plan and Authorization to Submit the Plan to the State 
   (County Administrator / Office of Resource Stewardship) 

8. Ratification of the Agreement with Carters Corner Community Services, Inc. to Host Food Distribution Events at County Facilities 
   (County Administrator / Human Services and Community Partnerships) 

9. Request to Schedule the First and Only Public Hearing to Consider a Twelfth Amendment to the Southwood Development of Regional Impact Integrated Development Order for February 10, 2026 
   (County Administrator / Development Support & Environmental Management) 

10. Request to Schedule the First and Only Public Hearing to Consider an Ordinance Amending Chapter 10 of the Land Development Code Related to “Plats” for March 10, 2026 
    (County Administrator / Public Works) 

Procurements: 

11. Bid Award for the Maintenance of Landscaping on Portions of Capital Circle Southwest and Capital Circle Southeast 
    (County Administrator / Public Works) 

12. Authorization to Negotiate Professional Services Continuing Supply Agreements with Multiple Firms 
    (County Administrator / Public Works) 

Status Reports: 

13. Status Report and Public Use Feasibility Analysis for the Woodville Aquaculture Facility Property 
    (County Administrator / Public Works) 

14. Annual Sustainability Program Status Report Including the Semiannual Report on Curbside Waste Collections 
    (County Administrator / Office of Resource Stewardship) 

15. Fiscal Year 2025 Annual Performance and Financial Report 
    (County Administrator / Office of Management and Budget) 

 

CONSENT ITEMS PULLED FOR DISCUSION

GENERAL BUISNESS

     16. Ratification of Board Actions Taken at the January 26, 2026 Board Retreat 
           (County Administrator / Administration)
           To be distributed under separate cover on Tuesday, January 27, 2026. 

17. Ratification of the Local Government Commitment of Funding to the ViaNova Apartments Affordable Rental Housing Development 
    (County Administrator / Human Services and Community Partnerships) 

18. Request to Schedule the First and Only Public Hearing to Consider a Local Affordable Housing Property Tax Exemption for March 10, 2026 
    (County Administrator / Human Services and Community Partnerships) 

19. Full Board Appointments to the Affordable Housing Advisory Committee, the Council on Culture and Arts Board, and the Leon County Educational Facilities Authority 
    (County Administrator / Administration) 

SCHEDULED PUBLIC HEARINGS, 6:00 P.M. 

20. First and Only Public Hearing to Adopt an Ordinance Establishing a Boating-Restricted Area on Lake Iamonia 
    (County Administrator / Development Support & Environmental Management) 

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 

• 2026 Chairman Appointment of Commissioners to Boards, Committees, Councils, and Authorities Memo 

• Children’s Services Council of Leon County 2025 Annual Report 

• Children’s Services Council of Leon County Quarterly Financial Report October 1 – December 31, 2025 

ADJOURN 

The next regular meeting of the Board of County Commissioners is tentatively scheduled for 
Tuesday, February 10, 2026 at 3:00 p.m. – Regular Meeting
All lobbyists appearing before the Board must pay a $25 annual registration fee. 
For registration forms and/or additional information, please contact the Board Secretary or visit the County Clerk website