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| To: | Honorable Chairman and Members of the Board |
| From: | Vincent S. Long, County Administrator |
| Subject: | Follow-up to County Commission Regular Meeting of September 15, 2026 |
The meeting was held in the Judge Augustus D. Aikens, Jr. Leon County Courthouse, Commission Chambers, 5th Floor, located at 301 S. Monroe Street, Tallahassee, Florida 32301
The media and the public could access the meeting in real time on Comcast channel 16, the Leon County Florida channel on Roku, the County’s Facebook page, YouTube channel, Twitter and County web site.
Citizens wishing to provide input on any item(s) on the published agenda (or a non-agenda subject) for the meeting could share public comment by using one of the following options:
Citizens wishing to provide virtual comment must have registered 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
Commissioner Minor moved, seconded by Commissioner Maddox, to approve Option #1: Accept the 2026 Leon County Annual Report.
Commissioner Minor moved, seconded by Commissioner Maddox, to approve Option #1: Accept the 2026 Leon County Annual Report.
The motion passed 7 – 0.
Staff: Administration / Community and Media Relations – Mathieu Cavell / Kianna Gilley
Citizens to be Heard on CONSENT AND Non-Agendaed Items
3-minute limit per speaker; there will not be any discussion by the Commission.
The following speaker provided virtual comment:
The following speakers provided in-person comment:
CONSENT
ACTION TAKEN: Vice Chairman O’Keefe moved, seconded by Commissioner Welch, to approve the Consent Agenda, except for items #10 and #11, which were pulled for discussion.
The motion passed 7 – 0.
Option #1: Approve the minutes of June 9, 2026 Regular Meeting and June 16, 2026 Budget Workshop.
Option #1: Approve the payment of bills and vouchers submitted for September 15, 2026, and the pre-approval of payment of bills and vouchers for the period of September 16, 2026, through October 12, 2026.
Option #1: Schedule a Workshop on Fire Rescue Services for October 20, 2026, at 3:00 p.m.
Option #1: 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, entitled “Local Provider Participation Fund Non-Ad Valorem Assessment”, for October 13, 2026; and
Option #2: Authorize the County Administrator to approve and execute an agreement with the State of Florida Agency for Health Care Administration, including any modifications, amendments, or associated agreements thereto, all subject to legal review and revision by the County Attorney.
Option #1: Nominate all 27 eligible applicants to the Governor for consideration of appointment to two seats on the Children’s Services Council of Leon County.
Option #1: Ratify Commissioner Welch’s reappointment of Dr. Nasrin Alamdari to the Science Advisory Committee for a four-year term ending September 30, 2030.
Option #1: Authorize the County Administrator to approve and execute an agreement with the Department of Health in Leon County for the provision of state-mandated public health services for FY 2027, and all necessary documents related to the implementation of the agreement, and approve and execute any necessary modifications, amendments, or associated agreements thereto, all subject to legal review and revision by the County Attorney; and
Option #2: Adopt the resolution amending the Leon County Health Department Fee Schedule (Attachment #1).
Option #1: Approve up to $316,803 in Health Care Competitive Provider Reimbursement Pool funding as a local match for the Low-Income Pool funding for Bond Community Health Center, Inc., in the amount of up to $158,647, and Neighborhood Medical Center Inc., in the amount of up to $158,156;
Option #2: Approve up to $471,834 in Baker Act and Marchman Act funding as a local match for the Low-Income Pool funding for Apalachee Center, Inc; and
Option #3: Authorize the County Administrator to execute all necessary documents related to the implementation of the Low-Income Pool funding, and approve and execute any necessary modifications, amendments, or associated agreements, all subject to legal review and revision by the County Attorney.
Option #1: Ratify Leon County’s support for the Leon County Sheriff’s Office Model Cities Initiative Grant application.
Option #1: Approve the Memorandum of Understanding between The School Board of Leon County, Leon County, Florida District 20 Little League, Inc., Tallahassee/Leon Babe Ruth and Big Bend Pop Warner, Inc. and authorize the County Administrator to approve and execute the agreements and any necessary modifications, amendments, or associated agreements thereto, all subject to legal review and revision by the County Attorney.
Option #1: Approve and authorize the County Administrator to execute the Memorandum of Understanding with the University of Florida Board of Trustees for Cooperative Extension Services (Attachment #1), and approve and execute any modifications, amendments, or associated agreements thereto, all subject to legal review and revision by the County Attorney.
Procurements:
Option #1: Approve the purchase and installation of six replacement uninterruptible power supply units at the Leon County Detention Facility from Joe Powell & Associates, Inc., in an amount of $385,142 and authorize the County Administrator to execute any amendments or associated agreements thereto, subject to legal review and revision by the County Attorney.
Option #1: Authorize the County Administrator to approve and execute the Agreement (Attachment #1) with Sentinel Offender Services, LLC, for electronic monitoring services and any amendments, or associated agreements thereto, subject to legal review and revision by the County Attorney.
Option #1: Approve the three-year Licensing Enterprise Agreement with Microsoft (Attachment #1), and authorize the County Administrator to execute the agreement, and any amendments thereto, subject to legal review by the County Attorney; and
Option #2: Authorize the County Administrator execute the Agreement with SHI International Corp., in the amount of $4,983,060, (Attachment #2), and any amendments or associated agreements thereto, subject to legal review by the County Attorney.
Status Reports:
Option #1: Authorize the County Administrator to execute a three-month extension of the County’s contract for administrative support provided to the CSWG through December 31, 2026; and
Option #2: Extend the term end date of seven CSWG members, Janel Robinson, Tiffany Martin, Micheala Denny, Amanda Leighty, Ashley Gilley, Melanie Andrade, and Kiosha Forston, to coincide with the extension of the contract through December 31, 2026.
Option #1: Accept the status report on County authority and procedures for addressing dilapidated and/or damaged mobile homes.
Option #1: Accept the status report on Leon County’s efforts to host future World Athletics Cross Country Championships events.
Option #1: Accept the Fiscal Year 2024 – 2025 Annual Audit and Financial Statements (Attachment #1) and authorize the Chairman to sign a letter transmitting the report to the Auditor General (Attachment #2).
Option #1: Accept the Annual Investment Report for FY 2024 – 2025 (Attachment #1).
Option #1: Accept the Final Report of the 2025 – 2026 Leon County Citizen Charter Review Committee.
Consent Items Pulled for Discussion
Vice Chairman O’Keefe moved, seconded by Commissioner Minor, to approve Options #1 and #2.
Vice Chairman O’Keefe moved, seconded by Commissioner Minor, to approve Options #1 and #2:
Option #1: Approve the FY 2027 funding allocation of $1,445,000 to the Community Human Service Partnership agencies and emergency homeless shelters (Attachment #1).
Option #2: Authorize the County Administrator to approve and execute the agreements and any necessary modifications, amendments, or associated agreements for FY 2027, with the Community Human Service Partnership funded agencies and emergency homeless shelters, all subject to legal review and revision by the County Attorney.
The motion passed 6 – 0 with Commissioner Maddox recusing himself from the vote.
Staff: Administration / Human Services and Community Partnerships – Shington Lamy /Abigail Thomas
Vice Chairman O’Keefe moved, seconded by Commissioner Maddox, to approve Options #1 and #2.
Vice Chairman O’Keefe amended his motion to direct staff to proactively pursue new development partners on manufactured home applications for affordable housing tax credits and also bring back an agenda item on relocation assistance options for residents facing displacement due to the sale of a mobile home park and associated rent increases.
Vice Chairman O’Keefe moved, seconded by Commissioner Maddox, to approve Options #1 and #2 as amended:
Option #1: Adopt the Resolution approving the revised FY 2024 – FY 2026 Leon County State Housing Initiatives Partnership Local Housing Assistance Plan (Attachment #1);
Option #2: Adopt the Resolution approving the revised FY 2027 – FY 2029 Leon County State Housing Initiatives Partnership Local Housing Assistance Plan (Attachment #2); and
Direct staff to proactively pursue new development partnerships on manufactured home applications for affordable housing tax credits and bring back an agenda item on relocation assistance options for residents facing displacement due to the sale of a mobile home park and associated rent increases.
The motion passed 7 – 0.
Staff: Administration / Human Services and Community Partnerships – Shington Lamy /Abigail Thomas
General Business
Commissioner Minor moved, seconded by Commissioner Maddox, to approve Options #1, #2, and #3.
Commissioner Minor moved, seconded by Commissioner Maddox, to approve Options #1, #2, and #3.
Option #1: Approve the Safe Streets for All Grant Agreement with the U.S. Department of Transportation for the North Monroe Street Safety Improvements Project (Attachment #1), and authorize the County Administrator to execute the Agreement and approve and execute any modifications, amendments, or associated agreements thereto, all subject to legal review and revision by the County Attorney.
Option #2: Approve the Resolution and associated Budget Amendment Request realizing $16,800,000 from U.S. Department of Transportation and the $4,200,000 local match from Blueprint into the County budget (Attachment #2).
Option #3: Adopt the Resolution authorizing the Safe Streets for All Grant Agreement with the U.S. Department of Transportation for the design, construction and Construction Engineering Inspection for North Monroe Street Safety Improvement Project (Attachment #3), and authorize the Chairman to execute.
The motion passed 7 – 0.
Staff: Administration / Public Works – Nawfal Ezzagaghi / Brent Pell
The following speakers provided in-person comment:
Commissioner Proctor moved, seconded by Commissioner Maddox, to approve Option #2 as amended to notify ALPRs providers in writing that they have 30 days to remove the cameras; and require Board approval for the placement of ALPRs cameras in County right-of-way.
Commissioner Proctor moved, seconded by Commissioner Maddox, to approve Option #2 as amended: Accept the status report on the Board’s legal purview and oversight options regarding the use of automated license plate recognition systems and authorize the County Administrator to revise the Real Estate Policy (Policy No. 16-5) to prohibit the installation and use of automated license plate recognition systems on County property, including rights-of-way, subject to review and revision by the County Attorney; and, direct staff to initiate the termination and removal process for existing automated license plate recognition systems on County property and rights-of-way, and require Board approval for the placement of ALPRS cameras in County rights-of-way.
The motion passed 7 – 0.
Staff: Administration / Real Estate / County Attorney – Ken Morris / Kim Vickery / Chasity O’Steen
The following speaker provided in-person comment:
Commissioner Maddox moved, seconded by Commissioner Proctor, to approve Option #3.
Commissioner Maddox moved, seconded by Commissioner Proctor, to approve Option #3: Reject all bids/responses and do not proceed with the School Zone Speed Detection and Enforcement Program.
The motion passed 7 – 0.
Staff: Administration / Public Works / Purchasing – Nawfal Ezzagaghi / Brent Pell / Melanie Hooley
Commissioner Proctor moved, seconded by Commissioner Welch, to approve Options #1 and #2.
Commissioner Proctor moved, seconded by Commissioner Welch, to approve Options #1 and #2.
Option #1: Direct staff to finalize the IMPACT Program to host large marquee events with local colleges and universities including the venue eligibility criteria, seating capacity matrices, out-of-market visitor metrics, repeat event performance standards, and marketing reimbursement guidelines for consideration by the Tourist Development Council, and bring back a formal policy for Board adoption to implement the IMPACT Program.
Option #2: Approve the Resolution and associated Budget Amendment (Attachment #1) providing $250,000 from Tourist Development Tax revenue contingent upon and effective after the Board’s adoption of an updated Leon County Tourist Development Plan in Sec. 11-710, Leon County Code (Agenda Item #33), the updates of which would allow for the IMPACT Program as proposed.
The motion passed 7 – 0.
Staff: Administration / Tourism – Mathieu Cavell / Kerri Post
Commissioner Proctor moved, seconded by Commissioner Maddox, to table this agenda item.
The motion passed 7 – 0.
Staff: Administration / Office of Resource Stewardship – Nawfal Ezzagaghi / Maggie Theriot
The following speakers provided in-person comment:
Commissioner Welch moved, seconded by Commissioner Cummings, to approve Option #1, #2, and #3.
Option #1: Appoint three citizens, Dr. Shanna Autry, Tiffany Santner, and James Melin, to the Animal Shelter Advisory Board for three-year terms ending September 30, 2029 (Attachments #1, #2, and #3);
Option #2: Appoint one citizen, Dr. Lisa Waxman, to the Practicing Artist seat on the Council on Culture and Arts Board for a four-year term ending September 30, 2030, from the slate of three COCA nominees (Attachment #4); and
Option #3: Appoint one citizen, Erika Branchcomb, to the At-Large seat on the Council on Culture and Arts Board for a four-year term ending September 30, 2030, from the slate of three COCA nominees (Attachment #5).
The motion passed 7 – 0.
Staff: Administration – Lisa Davis
DISTRIBUTED UNDER SEPARATE COVER
Commissioner Minor moved, seconded by Commissioner Maddox, to approve Option #1.
Commissioner Minor moved, seconded by Maddox, to approve Option #1: Accept the status report on the Justice Information System incident response and recovery.
The motion passed 7 – 0.
Staff: Administration / Emergency Management / Information Technology – Mathieu Cavell / Kevin Peters / Michelle Taylor
SCHEDULED PUBLIC HEARINGS, 6:00 P.M.
Vice Chairman O’Keefe moved, seconded by Commissioner Cummings, to approve Option #1: Adopt, via Resolution, the tentative FY 2026 – 2027 Countywide millage rate of 8.3144 mills (Attachment #1).
The motion passed 6 – 1 with Chairman Caban in opposition.
Staff: Office of Management and Budget – Roshaunda Bradley
Commissioner Maddox moved, seconded by Commissioner Minor, to approve Option #2 as amended: Adopt, via Resolution, the tentative FY 2026 – 2027 Countywide budget (Attachment #2), with removal of the line item funding for CHSP.
The motion passed 7 – 0.
Staff: Office of Management and Budget – Roshaunda Bradley
Vice Chairman O’Keefe moved, seconded by Commissioner Minor, to approve the line item funding for CHSP in Option #2.
The motion passed 6 – 0 with Commissioner Maddox recusing himself from the vote.
Staff: Office of Management and Budget – Roshaunda Bradley
Commissioner Welch moved, seconded by Chairman Caban, to approve Option #3: Adopt, via Resolution, the tentative FY 2026 – 2027 Emergency Medical Services MSTU millage rate of 0.7500 mills (Attachment #3).
The motion passed 7 – 0.
Staff: Office of Management and Budget – Roshaunda Bradley
Commissioner Minor moved, seconded by Vice Chairman O’Keefe, to approve Option #4: Adopt, via Resolution, the tentative FY 2026 – 2027 Emergency Medical Services MSTU budget (Attachment #4).
The motion passed 7 – 0.
Staff: Office of Management and Budget – Roshaunda Bradley
Commissioner Cummings moved, seconded by Commissioner Maddox, to approve Option #5: Direct staff to advertise, in accordance with the Florida Statutes, the tentative millage rates and budgets for FY 2026 – 2027, and the date, time, and place of the public hearing to adopt the final millage rates and budgets for FY 2026 – 2027.
The motion passed 6 – 0 with Commissioner Proctor out of Chambers.
Staff: Office of Management and Budget – Roshaunda Bradley
The following speakers provided in-person comment:
Commissioner Maddox moved, seconded by Vice Chairman O’Keefe, to approve Option #1.
Commissioner Maddox moved, seconded by Vice Chairman O’Keefe, to approve Option #1 Conduct the first of two public hearings to adopt an Ordinance establishing an 18-month moratorium on large-load customer facilities, including large-scale data centers (Attachment #1), and schedule the second and final public hearing for October 13, 2026, at 6:00 p.m.
The motion passed 7 – 0.
Staff: Administration / Development Support & Environmental Management / County Attorney – Nawfal Ezzagaghi / Scott Brockmeier / Chasity O’Steen
Commissioner Maddox moved, seconded by Commissioner Minor, to approve Options #1, #2, and #3.
Option #1: Conduct the First and Only Public Hearing to consider an Ordinance amending the Leon County Tourist Development Plan, incorporated within Chapter 11, Section 11-710, of the Code of Laws of Leon County (Attachment #1).
Option #2: Repeal Leon County Resolution R15-12 (Attachment #3).
Option #3: Approve the draft second amendment to the FY 2021 – FY 2026 agreement between the County and Council on Culture and Arts for FY 2027 and authorize the County Administrator or designee to execute the Agreement when finalized (Attachment #4), and approve and execute any modifications, amendments, or associated agreements thereto, all subject to legal review and revision by the County Attorney.
The motion passed 7 – 0.
Staff: Administration / Tourism / County Attorney – Mathieu Cavell / Kerri Post / Chasity O’Steen
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
Commissioner Proctor moved, seconded by Commissioner Welch, directing the County Attorney to proceed with dispute resolution and pursue a breach of contract with the City of Tallahassee specific to the provisions of the Fire Services Agreement related to the disposition of assets.
The motion passed 7 – 0.
Staff: County Attorney – Chasity O’Steen
Items from the County Administrator
Discussion Items by Commissioners
Commissioner Cummings
Commissioner Cummings moved, seconded by Commissioner Proctor, requesting a proclamation recognizing the 146th Anniversary of Bethel Baptist Church, and the 40th Anniversary of Reverend Dr. RB Holmes, Jr. as pastor of the church.
The motion passed 7 – 0.
Staff: Administration – Regina Glee
Commissioner Minor
Commissioner Minor moved, seconded by Vice Chairman O’Keefe, requesting a proclamation recognizing Keiser University Tallahassee for 35 years of service to the citizens of Leon County.
The motion passed 7 – 0.
Staff: Administration – Regina Glee
Commissioner Minor moved, seconded by Vice Chairman O’Keefe, requesting Board support of a statewide legislative proposal urging Florida to join the Southern Rail Commission for consideration as part of FAC’s 2027 Legislative Action Plan.
The motion passed 7 – 0.
Staff: Administration – Nicki Hatch
Commissioner Minor moved, seconded by Commissioner Cummings, requesting Board support of a statewide legislative proposal to add the Emancipation Day Holiday to the safe harbor statute related to Senate Bill 1134, allowing local governments to recognize the holiday, for consideration as part of FAC’s 2027 Legislative Action Plan.
The motion passed 7 – 0.
Staff: Administration – Nicki Hatch
Commissioner Minor moved, seconded by Vice Chairman O’Keefe, requesting Board support of adding Emancipation Day to the County’s Legislative Priorities.
The motion passed 7 – 0.
Staff: Administration – Nicki Hatch
Commissioner Minor moved, seconded by Chairman Caban, requesting an agenda item to consider naming the Leon County Emergency Medical Services Building in honor of Tom Quillin.
The motion passed 7 – 0.
Staff: Administration / Office of Resource Stewardship – Nawfal Ezzagaghi / Maggie Theriot
Vice Chairman O’Keefe
Vice Chairman O’Keefe moved, seconded by Commissioner Minor, requesting a proclamation recognizing Delois Hollinger for her contribution to the local community.
The motion passed 7 – 0.
Staff: Administration – Regina Glee
Vice Chairman O’Keefe moved, seconded by Chairman Caban, requesting a proclamation recognizing the Chaires Little League baseball team for winning the Florida Little League State Championship.
The motion passed 7 – 0.
Staff: Administration – Regina Glee
Vice Chairman O’Keefe moved, seconded by Commissioner Cummings, requesting a proclamation recognizing local producers Bobby Bucellatto and Adam Baumel who created a documentary titled “Carter Country” which has been nominated for the 2026 Zepstone Film Award.
The motion passed 7 – 0.
Staff: Administration – Regina Glee
Commissioner Proctor
Commissioner Proctor moved, seconded by Chairman Caban, requesting a proclamation recognizing the 75th Anniversary of John Riley Elementary School.
The motion passed 7 – 0.
Staff: Administration – Regina Glee
Commissioner Proctor moved, seconded by Commissioner Cummings, requesting an agenda item to consider utilizing the greenspace at the B.L. Perry Branch Library to commemorate community leaders.
The motion passed 7 – 0.
Staff: Administration / Office of Resource Stewardship – Nawfal Ezzagaghi / Maggie Theriot
Commissioner Proctor moved, seconded by Commissioner Cummings, requesting a workshop to discuss the County Attorney and County Administrator Annual Performance Reviews.
Commissioner Proctor withdrew his motion.
Commissioner Maddox
Commissioner Maddox moved, seconded by Chairman Caban, requesting a proclamation recognizing Mr. Darius Jones, II, a former Rickards High School student, who qualified to compete for Team USA in the Under 20 World Athletics Competition in Oregon.
The motion passed 6 – 0 with Commissioner Proctor out of Chambers.
Staff: Administration – Regina Glee
Commissioner Maddox moved, seconded by Vice Chairman O’Keefe, requesting an agenda item providing the site plan for the planned Buc-cee’s development to include opportunities to enhance the stormwater facility within this project as a community amenity.
Commissioner Maddox withdrew his motion since staff are already coordinating this.
Commissioner Welch
Chairman Caban
Commissioner Maddox moved, seconded by Commissioner Cummings, requesting a proclamation recognizing the 125th Anniversary of the Children’s Home Society.
The motion passed 6 – 0 with Commissioner Proctor out of Chambers.
Staff: Administration – Regina Glee
Commissioner Welch moved, seconded by Cummings, requesting a status report from the County Attorney for the October 13th meeting regarding the ability for Leon County to regulate the sale of Kratom.
The motion passed 5 – 0 with Commissioners Proctor and Maddox out of Chambers.
Staff: County Attorney – Chasity O’Steen
RECEIPT AND FILE
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
Tuesday, October 20, 2026 at 3:00 p.m. – Fire Rescue Services Workshop
Tuesday, October 27, 2026 at 3:00 p.m. – TMH Community Health Needs Assessment Workshop
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.