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Original Post Date - 11/9/2026

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Leon County Board of County Commissioners

Installation and Board Reorganization

 

• Invocation
  Provided by Pastor Eulie Brookins, The Vine Community Church, Ocala, Florida
   
• Pledge of Allegiance
  Chairman Christian Caban
   
• Remarks and Presentations
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  • Presentation of Years of Service Pins to County Commissioners
    • Commissioner Proctor, District 1                         30 Years
  • 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
     
• Closing Prayer
  Provided by Reverend Dr. Kim Buchanan, Pastor, United Church of Tallahassee
   
• Recess for Reception
• Official Board Photo

 

 

The regular public meeting will reconvene following the recess.

 

AWARDS AND PRESENTATIONS

• Proclamation Recognizing the 125th Anniversary of the Children’s Home Society
  (Commissioner Caban)
   
• Proclamation Recognizing the Florida Agricultural & Mechanical University Women’s Softball Team as Southwestern Athletic Conference Champions
  (Commissioner Proctor)
   
• Proclamation Recognizing the Leon County Citizen Charter Review Committee
  (Commissioner O’Keefe)

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 15, 2026 Regular Meeting, September 22, 2026 Legislative Priorities Workshop, and September 22, 2026 Second Budget Public Hearing
   (Clerk of Court)
    
2. Payment of Bills and Vouchers
   (County Administrator / Office of Management & Budget)
    
3. Fiscal Year 2026 Year-End Budget Adjustments
   (County Administrator / Office of Management & Budget)
    
4. Commissioner Appointments to the Public Safety Coordinating Council and the Water Resources Committee
   (County Administrator / County Administration)
    
5. Ratification of Board Actions Taken at the Fire Rescue Services Workshop
   (County Administrator / Administration / Emergency Medical Services / Office of Management and Budget)
    
6. Fiscal Year 2027 Healthcare Services (CareNet) Program Agreements
   (County Administrator / Human Services and Community Partnerships)
    
7. Fiscal Year 2027 Agreement for the Provision of State-Mandated Baker Act and Marchman Act Services
   (County Administrator / Human Services and Community Partnerships)
    
8. Proposed Revisions to Policy No. 16-5, “Real Estate Policy”, to Prohibit the Installation and Use of Automated License Plate Recognition Systems on County Property
   (County Administrator / Real Estate)
    
9. Driver Education Program Agreement with the Leon County School Board
   (County Administrator / Office of Intervention and Detention Alternatives)
    
10. Request to Schedule the First and Only Public Hearing to Consider Abandoning a Portion of Felkel Street for January 26, 2027
    (County Administrator / Development Support & Environmental Management)
     
11. 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 a Certain Real Property Located on Lewis Boulevard South for December 8, 2026
    (County Administrator / Public Works)
     
12. Request to Schedule the First and Only Public Hearing to Consider the Buckfield Subdivision Private Road Repaving Request for December 8, 2026
    (County Administrator / Public Works)

Procurements:

13. Approval to Purchase Six Ambulances for Emergency Medical Services
    (County Administrator / Public Works)
     
14. Contract Awards for Engineering Consulting Services to Support Grant Applications for County Capital Projects
    (County Administrator / Public Works)

Status Reports:

15. Status Report on Fire Hydrants in the Unincorporated Area of Leon County
    (County Administrator / Public Works / Emergency Medical Services)

Consent Items Pulled for Discussion

General Business

16. Leon County Efforts Related to the TMH 2025 Community Health Needs Assessment
    (County Administrator /Human Services and Community Partnerships)
     
17. Proposed Naming of the Emergency Medical Services Operations Center in Honor of Former Emergency Medical Services Chief Tom Quillin
    (County Administrator / Office of Resource Stewardship)
     
18. Status Report on the November 3, 2026 General Election Ballot Initiatives
    (County Administrator / County Administration)
     
19. Fiscal Year 2027 Annual Board Retreat Overview
    (County Administrator / County Administration)
     
20. Full Board Appointments to the Big Bend Health Council
    (County Administrator / County Administration)

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

• Florida Development Finance Corporation Fiscal Year 2026 Annual Report
• Children’s Services Council of Leon County Quarterly Financial Report – July 1, 2026 through September 30, 2026

ADJOURN

The next meetings of the Board of County Commissioners are scheduled for
Tuesday, December 8, 2026 at 3:00 p.m. – Regular Meeting
Monday, January 25, 2027 at 9:00 a.m. – Board Retreat
Tuesday, January 26, 2027 at 3:00 p.m. – Regular Meeting
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