Board of County Commissioners
Leon County, Florida
Agenda
Regular Public Meeting
Tuesday, October 13, 2026, 3:00 p.m.
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Original Post Date - 10/5/2025

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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 Elder Dr. Chris A. Burney, Senior Pastor of Greater St. Mark Primitive Baptist Church

Pledge of Allegiance by Commissioner Maddox

AWARDS AND PRESENTATIONS

• Proclamation Recognizing the Chaires Little League Team as the 2026 Florida Little League State Champions
  (Vice Chairman O’Keefe)


• Proclamation Recognizing the 40th Anniversary of 1000 Friends of Florida
  (Commissioner Maddox)
   
• Proclamation Recognizing Mr. Darius Jones II for Qualifying to Compete for Team USA at the Under 20 World Athletic Competition
  (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:  July 14, 2026 Regular Meeting, August 17, 2026 Public Hearing and August 31, 2026 Special Meeting
   (Clerk of Court)
    
2. Payment of Bills and Vouchers
   (County Administrator / Office of Management & Budget)
    
3. Annual Performance Review for the County Administrator in Accordance with Board Policy No. 11-6, “County Administrator Evaluation and Annual Reporting Process”
   (County Administrator / Human Resources)
    
4. Ratification of Board Actions Taken at the Workshop on the 2027 State and Federal Legislative Priorities
   (County Administrator / County Administration)
    
5. Fiscal Year-End 2026 Carry Forward Appropriations and Fiscal Year 2026 Year End-Adjustments
   (County Administrator / Office of Management & Budget)
    
6. Proposed Revisions to Policy No. 19-5, Government Capital Asset Policy
   (Clerk of Court / Office of Management and Budget)
    
7. Opioid Litigation Settlement Funds for Fiscal Year 2027
   (County Administrator / Human Services and Community Partnerships)
    
8. Child Protection Examinations Agreement with the University of Florida
   (County Administrator / Human Services and Community Partnerships)
    
9. Approval of Certificate of Public Convenience and Necessity
   (County Administrator / Emergency Medical Services)
    
10. 2025 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant Funding Agreement
    (County Administrator / Office of Intervention and Detention Alternatives)
     
11. License Agreements between Leon County and Sports Providers and Proposed Revisions to Board Policies No. 11-4, “Background Checks for Sports Providers’ Coaches, Volunteers, and Hired Workers” and No. 06-1 “Use and Scheduling of Parks & Recreation Facilities”
    (County Administrator / Office of Resource Stewardship)

Procurements:

12. Bid Award for the Old St. Augustine Road Sidewalk Project
    (County Administrator / Public Works)
     
13. Authorization to Negotiate Professional Services Continuing Supply Agreements with Multiple Firms
    (County Administrator / Public Works)
     
14. Approval to Purchase a Heavy Equipment Wheel Loader
    (County Administrator / Public Works)
     

Status Reports:

15. End-of-Year Status Report on the Fiscal Year 2026 Commissioner Discussion Items
    (County Administrator / County Administration)
     
16. Status Report on County Programming and Events to Celebrate the 250th Anniversary of the United States
    (County Administrator / Tourism)
     
17. Fiscal Year 2026 Tangible Personal Property Annual Report
    (County Administrator / Purchasing)
     

Consent Items Pulled for Discussion

 

 

General Business

18. Proposed Public Notice 2027 Tentative Board Meeting Schedule, Proposed 2027 Travel Schedule, and Proposed Revisions to Board Policy No. 03-16 and Board Policy No. 12-5
    (County Administrator / County Administration)
     
19. September 2026 Quarterly Economic Dashboard Report
    (County Administrator / Office of Economic Vitality)
     
20. Authorization to Execute New Three-Month Agreement in Support of the Tallahassee-Leon County Commission on the Status of Women and Girls
    (County Administrator / County Administration)
     
21. Approval to Submit an Application for a Community Development Block Grant – Disaster Relief on behalf of Champions Ranch, Inc.
    (County Administrator / Office of Management & Budget)
     
22. Status Report on Leon County’s Authority to Regulate Kratom
    (County Attorney)
     
23. Full Board Appointments to the Tourist Development Council
    (County Administrator / County Administration)
     

SCHEDULED PUBLIC HEARINGS, 6:00 P.M.

24. Second and Final Public Hearing 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)

25. 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
    (County Administrator / Office of Management and Budget)

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

• Capital Region Community Development District Fiscal Year 2027 Meeting Dates
• Canopy Community Development District Fiscal Year 2027 Meeting Dates

ADJOURN

The next meetings of the Board of County Commissioners are scheduled for
Tuesday, October 20, 2026 at 3:00 p.m. – Fire Rescue Services Workshop
Tuesday, October 27, 2026 at 1:00 p.m. – TMH Community Health Needs Assessment Workshop
Tuesday, November 17, 2026 at 3:00 p.m. – Installation, Reorganization, and 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.