Board of County Commissioners
Leon County, Florida
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Regular Public Meeting
Tuesday, September 15, 2026, 3:00 p.m.
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Original Post Date - 9/8/2026

Agenda Item #30
Posted on 9/11/2026

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Citizens wishing to provide input on any item(s) on the published agenda (or a non-agenda subject) for the meeting may share public comment by using one of the following options:

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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 Skylyn Conner, Chiles High School Student Body President
Pledge of Allegiance by Commissioner Welch

AWARDS AND PRESENTATIONS

• Proclamation Recognizing the Lincoln High School Baseball Team as State Champions
  (Vice Chairman O’Keefe / Commissioner Welch)
   
• Proclamation Recognizing the Florida State University Softball Team as Atlantic Coast Conference Champions
  (Commissioner Maddox)
   
• Proclamation Recognizing September 2026 as Suicide Prevention Month
  (Commissioner Minor)
   
• Proclamation Recognizing Dr. Valencia E. Matthews for 30 years of Dedication and Service to Education, Culture, Arts, and the Youth of Leon County.
  (Commissioner Cummings)
   
• Proclamation Recognizing the 2025 – 2026 Citizens Charter Review Committee Members
  (Chairman Caban)

1. Leon County 2026 Annual Report
   (County Administrator / Community and Media Relations)

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

2. Minutes:  June 9, 2026 Regular Meeting and June 16, 2026 Budget Workshop
   (Clerk of Court)
    
3. Payment of Bills and Vouchers
   (County Administrator / Office of Management & Budget)
    
4. Request to Schedule a Workshop on Fire Rescue Services
   (County Administrator / Emergency Medical Services)
    
5. Request to Schedule the First and Only Public Hearing to Consider an Ordinance Amending Chapter 8, Article VIII, of the Code of Laws of Leon County, Florida and Approval of the Agreement with the State of Florida Agency for Health Care Administration for Participation in the 2026-2027 Local Provider Participation Fund Program
   (County Administrator / Office of Management & Budget)
    
6. Nominations to the Governor for Appointment to the Children’s Services Council of Leon County
   (County Administrator / County Administration)
    
7. Commissioner Appointment to the Science Advisory Committee
   (County Administrator / County Administration)
    
8. Department of Health in Leon County Fiscal Year 2027 Public Health Agreement and Proposed Resolution Amending the Leon County Health Department Fee Schedule
   (County Administrator / Human Services and Community Partnerships)
    
9. Local Funding Match for the Low-Income Pool for Bond Community Health Center, Inc., Neighborhood Medical Center, Inc., and Apalachee Center, Inc.
   (County Administrator / Human Services and Community Partnerships)
    
10. Community Human Services Partnership Fiscal Year 2027 Agency Funding
    (County Administrator / Human Services and Community Partnerships)
     
11. Proposed Amendments to the Leon County State Housing Initiatives Partnership Local Housing Assistance Plan
    (County Administrator / Human Services and Community Partnerships)
     
12. Ratification of Support for the Leon County Sheriff’s Office Application for the Model Cities Initiative Federal Grant
    (County Administrator / Office of Intervention and Detention Alternatives)
     
13. Memorandum of Understanding with The School Board of Leon County, Leon County, and Sports Providers
    (County Administrator / Office of Resource Stewardship)
     
14. Memorandum of Understanding with the University of Florida Board of Trustees for UF/IFAS Cooperative Extension Services in Leon County
    (County Administrator / Office of Resource Stewardship)

Procurements:

15. Approval for the Purchase of Backup Power Equipment for the Leon County Detention Facility
    (County Administrator / Office of Resource Stewardship)
     
16. Approval of an Agreement for Electronic Monitoring Products and Services with Sentinel Offender Services, LLC
    (County Administrator / Office of Intervention and Detention Alternatives)
     
17. Approval of a Three-Year Microsoft Licensing Enterprise Agreement
    (County Administrator / Office of Information Technology)

Status Reports:

18. Status Report on Coordination with the Tallahassee – Leon County Commission on the Status of Women and Girls to Ensure Compliance with Senate Bill 1134
    (County Administrator / County Administration)
     
19. Status Report on Leon County Code Enforcement Procedures and Legal Requirements Related to Dilapidated and/or Damaged Mobile Homes
    (County Administrator / Development Support & Environmental Management)
     
20. Status Report on Leon County’s Efforts to Host Future World Athletics Cross Country Championship Events
    (County Administrator / Tourism)
     
21. Fiscal Year 2024 – 2025 Annual Audit and Financial Statements
    (Clerk of Court)
     
22. Fiscal Year 2024 – 2025 Annual Investment Report
    (Clerk of Court)
     
23. Final Report of the 2025 – 2026 Leon County Citizen Charter Review Committee
    (County Administrator / County Administration)

Consent Items Pulled for Discussion

General Business

24. Safe Streets for All Grant Agreement with the U.S. Department of Transportation for the North Monroe Street Safety Improvements Project
    (County Administrator / Public Works)
     
25. Status Report on the Board’s Legal Purview and Oversight Options Regarding the Use of Automated License Plate Recognition Systems
    (County Administrator / County Attorney)
     
26. School Zone Speed Detection and Enforcement Program
    (County Administrator / Public Works)
     
27. Consideration of a Leon County Tourism Program to Promote Partnerships with Local Colleges and Universities to Host Large Marquee Events
    (County Administrator / Tourism)
     
28. Placement of a Commemorative Marker Honoring Dr. Charles Evans on Courthouse Grounds
    (County Administrator / Office of Resource Stewardship)
     
29. Full Board Appointments to the Animal Shelter Advisory Board and the Council on Culture and Arts Board
    (County Administrator / County Administration)
     
30. Status Report on the Justice information System Incident Response and Recovery
    (County Administrator / Emergency Management / Office of Information Technology)
    TO BE DISTRIBUTED UNDER SEPARATE COVER

SCHEDULED PUBLIC HEARINGS, 6:00 P.M.

31. First Public Hearing for Adoption of the Fiscal Year 2026 – 2027 Tentative Millage Rates and Tentative Budgets
    (County Administrator / Office of Management and Budget)
     
32. First of Two Public Hearings to Adopt an Ordinance to Establish an 18-month Moratorium on Large-Load Customer Facilities, including Large-Scale Data Centers
    (County Administrator / Development Support & Environmental Management / County Attorney)
     
33. First and Only Public Hearing to Consider an Ordinance Amending the Leon County Tourist Development Plan, Incorporated within Chapter 11, Section 11-710, Leon County Code
    (County Administrator / Tourism)

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

• Piney Z Community Development District Fiscal Year 2027 Adopted Budget.

ADJOURN

The next meetings of the Board of County Commissioners are scheduled for
Tuesday, September 22, 2026 at 3:00 p.m. – Legislative Priorities Workshop
Tuesday, September 22, 2026 at 6:00 p.m. – Second Budget Public Hearing
Tuesday, October 13, 2026 at 3:00 p.m. – Regular Meeting
All lobbyists appearing before the Board must pay a $25 annual registration fee.
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or visit the County Clerk website