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Jan 22, 2026Council
Regular Council Meeting
The Freeport City Council met on January 22, 2026, and approved several routine and substantive items. The consent agenda—covering bills, a budget amendment for heat pump and community center work at LaGrange Road, and financial reports—passed unanimously. The council then voted to remove the Chelco payment kiosk from City Hall and have Chelco provide a drop box instead, to move the Community Center to its own accounting line for better budget tracking, to approve a $191,053 change order for deep foundation support on a wagon wheel well project, and to approve a related $11,000 budget amendment. The council also approved lowering the Community Center's minimum rental duration from 4 hours to 2 hours to accommodate shorter events. A lengthy discussion ensued about hosting a Christmas Dinner for the Florida League of Cities, with legal guidance that the city can proceed with no formal vote. A pool repair project was reported to be nearing completion.
- Roads & infrastructureWagon Wheel Change Order for Deep Foundation Support
Jan 13, 2026Council
Regular Council Meeting
The Freeport City Council met on January 13, 2026, to approve routine and substantive business items. The consent agenda passed unanimously, including three budget amendments for Dewberry Services on the wastewater treatment plant, decorative lighting at parks, and a pole barn reclassification. The council approved an air conditioning unit replacement for City Hall at $9,450, approved the LaGrange Road Sewer Utility Improvements using remaining ARPA funds, approved agreements with Ryper Water Analytics for water system services, and authorized the city manager and attorney to negotiate a settlement with Hathaway Investments regarding an expired development agreement. The council also approved a developer agreement for Ronnie Brannon Drive, accepted maintenance responsibility for a section of Marquis Way West, adopted ordinances updating the Land Development Code and establishing a code enforcement process, approved several change orders for the community center, approved multiple sewer department equipment purchases including a water jet, ladder rack, camper shell, dump truck, map scanner, and locator, and restricted community center fee waivers to government agencies only. Planning items included rezoning a Fidelity Trust property and approving the Westonwood Ranch Rodeo with a park fee waiver. The council also discussed the Community Center usage policy to address increasing demand and costs.
- Roads & infrastructureLaGrange Road Sewer Utility Improvements
- Roads & infrastructureResolution for Marquis Way West Section Acquisition
Dec 9, 2025Council
Regular Council Meeting
The Freeport City Council met on December 9, 2025, and approved routine consent agenda items including bills and financial reports. The council then voted on several substantive matters: approving a revised Sewer Only Customer Policy, appointing Joe Ribaudo to the Library Advisory Board, authorizing up to $1,900 for a Mosquito Control training trip to Gainesville, and approving two park improvements—shades for Fields 4 and 5 at $60,480 and replacement spider netting for the sports complex at $35,088.68. The Planning Department presented updates to the Land Development Code and Code Enforcement ordinance, both of which passed first reading and will be advertised for second reading. The council also approved a lighting plan for government buildings in three phases totaling $203,700, starting with Phase 1 at $83,750 for the Veteran's Memorial, Casey Park, and Barrier Free Park. The Fidelity Trust property on Highway 331 South was approved for first reading as a small-scale amendment and rezoning from low-density residential to mixed-use/general commercial. Crystal Lake, a mixed-use development with 242 single-family homes and 158 townhomes on 165.33 acres along Black Creek Boulevard, was approved. The Owls Head South planned development revision was approved with a reduction in projected residential density from 2,400 to 2,100 units. A Local Mitigation Strategy resolution was adopted to support FEMA reimbursement eligibility. Kaycee Smith received the Employee of the Month award, and the Christmas Parade was rescheduled to December 13 at 5:15 pm.
- Roads & infrastructureGovernmental Complex Lighting Plan—Phase 1
Oct 14, 2025Council
Regular Council Meeting
The Freeport City Council met on October 14, 2025, and approved routine matters including utility disconnects, 2026 meeting dates, and the designation of the Community Center as the city's polling place for elections. The council also approved several purchases and service contracts: an electric scooter for mosquito control, a truck for the water department, a brush cutter/mulcher, and design and permitting services for the Marquis Way East roadway project. The council discussed but did not yet vote on establishing construction hour limits in the city, with staff directed to draft specific language for future consideration. The interim financing from Renasant Bank was delayed due to a government shutdown but remains pending.
- Roads & infrastructureMarquis Way East Scope of Services
Sep 25, 2025Council
Regular Council Meeting
The Freeport City Council met on September 25, 2025, and approved several routine administrative matters on the consent agenda, including revised job descriptions and financial reports. The council adopted a new notary policy, approved Community Center rental terms with a base fee of $500 for 8-hour rentals (increased from $250), ratified a multiyear utility rate resolution, awarded interim financing to Renasant Bank for the wastewater treatment facility expansion, approved a retiree health benefits category, designated locations for Rotary-sponsored rescue tubes at Marse Landing and Four Mile Creek, approved permits for the Boo Dash 5K fundraiser for St. Jude and a combined Trunk or Treat/Night at the Park event, adopted ordinances revising code enforcement procedures and rezoning property for the Grow With Us project, and enacted a grease trap control ordinance to protect the city's sewer system. The council also identified 2026 legislative priorities—the Bulldog Road sewer project, the 3280 Water Tower project, and Marquis Way East—and heard updates on a new teen library opening in spring 2026 and the launch of a Wednesday/Thursday mosquito control spray schedule.
- Roads & infrastructure2026 Legislative Priorities
Sep 9, 2025Council
Regular Council Meeting
The Freeport City Council held a regular meeting on September 9, 2025, with four council members present (Councilwoman Hurst was absent). The council approved the consent agenda, which included routine bills and minutes from prior meetings. Key actions included approving approximately $1,350 in expenses for the Community Center's fire protection system (annual monitoring at $600 and a communication dialer at $750), authorizing the installation of rumble strips on North Street to address speeding concerns, establishing a notary services policy charging $10 per signing session while prohibiting wedding ceremonies, authorizing the mayor to execute a utility rate resolution subject to State Revolving Fund approval and council ratification, and approving two beautification grant resolutions for landscaping improvements along the 331N corridor extending 1.5 miles from the city entrance. Additionally, the council approved a $3,500 change order for replacing the rusted roof hatch on the North Bay Elevated Storage Tank. Frank Grant from the Sewer Department was recognized as Employee of the Month.
- Roads & infrastructureNorth Street Rumble Strips
Aug 28, 2025Council
Regular Council Meeting
The Freeport City Council met on August 28, 2025, to address infrastructure improvements, utility rate increases, and land-use decisions. The council approved major wastewater treatment expansions and related engineering work totaling millions of dollars, supported by new state and federal grants. They also approved water and sewer rate increases phased over four years to fund a new treatment facility, recommended Four Mile Road for county paving, and approved several development projects including the Timber Bridge residential community. The council paused plans to establish a city building permit department after learning it would require ten additional employees and generate no net revenue. A fee waiver was granted to the Gulf Coast Soccer Club, a nonprofit, and the council approved a formal non-profit fee waiver policy for annual processing.
- Roads & infrastructureRoad Submission to County for 2026 Paving
- Roads & infrastructureResolution for Marquis Way
Jul 31, 2025Council
Budget Workshop
The Freeport City Council held a budget workshop on July 31, 2025, to discuss the 2025-2026 fiscal year budget priorities. Finance Director Bowers presented highlights including proposals for additional staff in planning, utility billing, streets, parks, water, and wastewater departments. Key discussion points included whether to fund two extra sheriff's deputies at $220,000 per year (some council members raised concerns about already paying the county for coverage), funding for street lighting improvements, pay structure changes to address low-end wages, and insurance benefits increases. The council directed staff to work on a revised pay proposal that would raise the minimum wage to $20 per hour across all city departments, apply a 4% cost-of-living adjustment, and explore increasing the city's contribution to employee health insurance to help with recruitment and retention. A final budget was to be brought back Monday for approval.
- Roads & infrastructureStreet Lighting Study and Plan
Jul 24, 2025Council
Regular Council Meeting
The Freeport City Council held a regular meeting on July 24, 2025, swearing in newly elected officials and conducting routine business. The council approved purchases including a new server, AED devices, and a voltage regulator for sewer operations. They awarded a contract for the Bay Area Sewer Expansion project to the low bidder pending funding solutions, set the tentative property tax millage rate, and authorized the city manager to execute a utility service agreement with a developer that includes water capacity fee payments and cost-sharing for water line extensions. The council also adopted zoning amendments for the Sparkleberry project and received an update on the Ronnie Brannon Memorial Park phasing plan.
- Roads & infrastructureBay Area Sewer Expansion Phase I Construction Contract Award
Jul 9, 2025Council
Regular Council Meeting
The Freeport City Council met on July 9, 2025, and approved multiple infrastructure and operational initiatives. The council voted unanimously to fund additional mosquito control operations through October, purchase chemicals and equipment for mosquito control, approve an engineering proposal for lift station replacement, award a contract for water tank painting, establish an in-house building permit department, and grant a special event permit for a firefighter challenge. The mayor also received approval to attend conferences and recognized outstanding employees.
- Roads & infrastructure3280 Lift Station Replacement Proposal
Jun 26, 2025Council
Regular Council Meeting
The Freeport City Council met on June 26, 2025, and approved several items including consent agenda matters, a utility rate study presentation for informational purposes, denial of Walton County's request to take over Freeport Marina Boulevard maintenance, emergency status for a water tower project on Wagon Wheel Road, permission to bid two wastewater facility expansion projects, budget workshop dates, removal of the city from the North Walton Mosquito Control taxing district, a sports complex sign, approval of land development code revisions, and a residential development plan. The council also heard public comment opposing a zoning change at Sparkleberry and 331, which would allow mixed-use development on a small parcel, but approved the rezoning for first reading. Additionally, the council approved a pool fill policy clarification and funding for a sidewalk extension at city hall to improve park access.
- Roads & infrastructureFreeport Marina Boulevard Maintenance Request
Apr 24, 2025Council
Regular Council Meeting
The Freeport City Council met on April 24, 2025, to approve various city business including contracts, development projects, and infrastructure improvements. The council approved a postage meter contract with Quadient, authorized design work for a sidewalk project on 331 Business with a $168,000 grant award, set pricing for the new Community Center, adopted zoning and future land use changes for the Carr property (a major 3,500-acre long-range development), approved two large residential development projects (Crews Holdings and Hidden Bayou), and authorized purchases for recreational safety improvements at the Sports Complex. The council tabled two annexation proposals (Hidden Cove and The Oaks at Black Creek) due to concerns about creating legal enclaves and planning complications. Other approvals included a waste management contract (tabled pending county negotiations), water well upgrades, a monument for a fallen deputy, and updated land development code language.
- Roads & infrastructure331 Business Sidewalk Design
Apr 8, 2025Council
Regular Council Meeting
The Freeport City Council met on April 8, 2025, to approve routine administrative items and discuss several property and service matters. The council approved a contract to purchase a commercial property for $1.15 million, contingent on council ratification of closing documents and appraisals showing values of $750,000 and $815,000. They also authorized an irrigation well purchase for the community center, approved the final plat for Magnolia at The Bluffs Phase 3 development (129 single-family lots), and allowed use of the pickleball courts for a Fire and Rescue Cadet Classic fundraiser. The council decided to withdraw from the North Walton Mosquito Control contract effective September 30, 2025, and directed staff to prepare an ordinance confirming this decision. Additionally, they directed staff to coordinate with the Sheriff's office regarding traffic management for summer season starting Memorial Day weekend, and discussed safety improvements needed at the Sports Complex parking area.
- Roads & infrastructureSpeed Humps, Signs, and Pedestrian Walk at Sports Complex Parking Loop
- Roads & infrastructureSummer Traffic Preparation and Sheriff's Office Coordination
Apr 7, 2025Council
Workshop - Interlocal Agreements
The Freeport City Council held a workshop on April 7, 2025, to discuss interlocal agreements with Walton County. Planning Director Latilda Hughes-Neel explained that the city has two types of agreements with the county: coordination agreements (which formalize participation in regional processes or grant opportunities) and service agreements (which define specific services and responsibilities). The council focused on three contentious areas: code enforcement, road maintenance, and mosquito control. The county has asked the city to take over code enforcement, citing costs of about $110 per inspection. For road maintenance, the city contributes gas tax revenue (about $700–$800 monthly) while the county receives $3.8 million and maintains only roads accepted before 2011; roads accepted after 2011 are maintained by the city. On mosquito control, the city noted it has not received adequate information about program costs and effectiveness and indicated it may not consent to continued county operation of the tax. The council requested that staff bring back proposals on code enforcement (including a magistrate process) and the capital improvements plan before the budget season.
- Roads & infrastructureInterlocal Agreements Discussion—Road Maintenance
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Mar 26, 2025Council
Regular Council Meeting
The Freeport City Council held a regular meeting on March 26, 2025, where members approved several routine items on the consent agenda and then considered additional matters including infrastructure projects and property acquisitions. The council authorized a new contract with the Walton County Sheriff's Office, signed a letter of intent to acquire the Lucky Star property to expand the City Complex, approved an easement on Marquis Way East, and funded two emergency repairs: a crosswalk at the Elementary School and a critical water line that ruptured under Highway 331 South. During public comment, residents expressed concerns about a proposed asphalt plant that may locate near Freeport, citing traffic safety, environmental, and property value concerns. The council encouraged citizens to contact their County Commissioner about the issue.
- Roads & infrastructureAmerican Fidelity Easement
- Roads & infrastructureCrosswalk Signs for Business 331

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