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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.
- Budget & taxesConsent Agenda - Bills, Minutes, and Financial Reports
- Budget & taxesBudget Amendment #1 - Dewberry Services for Bulldog WWTP
- Budget & taxesBudget Amendment #3 - Parks Pole Barn Reclassification
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Nov 18, 2025Council
Regular Council Meeting
The Freeport City Council met on November 18, 2025, and approved several routine and capital items. The council approved paying the Florida League of Cities membership fee of $1,723, sponsored Heroes for Heroes with $1,000, and authorized the mayor and city manager to waive community center rental fees for short-notice events subject to later ratification. The council approved Grit and Grace's use of the Community Center for their 2026 production with rental fees waived but cleaning fees to be paid. Parks approved purchases including a pole barn for $7,200, a truck from Allen Turner for $38,105, a 20-foot trailer for $5,650, and LED lighting for the football/soccer field for $272,131. Engineering approved moving forward with second-phase design of the Bulldog Road Wastewater Treatment Facility. The council directed staff to present remaining ARPA funds (approximately $1.5 million from the original $6.5 million allocation) to the county for potential use on related projects. Planning approved a revised developer's agreement for Riverwalk North to accommodate the Marquis West Connector Road. A library advisory board position expiring in December requires the city to solicit applications, with appointment to occur by December 18.
- Budget & taxesFlorida League of Cities Membership
- Budget & taxesARPA Funds Presentation to County
- Budget & taxesRoutine Bills and Minutes
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.
- Budget & taxesInterim Financing Signatures
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.
- Budget & taxesConsent Agenda – Bills, Minutes, Budget Hearing, and Financial Reports
- Budget & taxesMultiyear Rate Increase Amended Resolution
- Budget & taxesRetiree Category and Health Benefits Policy
Sep 15, 2025Council
Final Public Hearing 2025/2026 Budget
The City of Freeport held a final public budget hearing on September 15, 2024, to approve the 2025/2026 fiscal year budget. The City Attorney announced a millage rate of 4.7302 mills, which represents an 8.12% increase over the rollback rate of 4.3750 mills. The Council voted unanimously to adopt the millage rate and then voted unanimously to adopt the total budget of $95,429,130.00. No public comment was offered during the hearing.
- Budget & taxesAdopt Millage Rate of 4.7302 Mills
- Budget & taxesAdopt 2025/2026 Budget
Sep 4, 2025Council
First Public Hearing for 2025/2026 Budget
The City of Freeport held its first public budget hearing on September 4, 2025. The council voted to approve a tentative millage rate of 4.7302 mills, which is 8.12% higher than the rollback rate of 4.3750 mills, and accepted a tentative 2025-2026 budget of $95,429,130. The council also scheduled the final budget hearing for September 15, 2025, at 5:01 PM. No public comments were received at the hearing.
- Budget & taxesApprove tentative millage rate of 4.7302 mills
- Budget & taxesAccept tentative 2025-2026 budget of $95,429,130
- Budget & taxesSet Final Budget Hearing date for September 15, 2025
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.
- Budget & taxesNot for Profit Fee Exemption Policy
- Budget & taxesFMIT Insurance Renewal
Aug 12, 2025Council
Budget Workshop Immediately Following Regular Council Meeting
The City of Freeport held a budget workshop on August 12, 2025, to review and discuss updates to the fiscal year budget. Finance Director Bruce Simmons presented revisions that added several new projects: North Gateway Landscaping, Mosquito Control's fly balls and pallet stacker, and pool repairs. He reported that projected revenues are expected to exceed expenditures by $587,000 for the year, assuming the council approves a proposed rate increase for the fiscal year. Salary and benefits were updated to reflect a $4 per hour increase for all staff. The director noted that projects requiring additional time to develop are not yet included in the budget and will be added as they are approved and their costs determined.
- Budget & taxesFiscal Year Budget Review with Project Additions
Aug 12, 2025Council
Regular Council Meeting
The Freeport City Council met on August 12, 2025, and took action on several matters including infrastructure projects, recreational programs, and development approvals. The council approved an exchange of city-owned parcels for the lift station site, moved forward with a major sewer expansion project, and endorsed a wastewater facility funding strategy. They also waived Little League fees, approved a 2026 fireworks contract, advanced a swimming voucher program, approved housing density changes in one development, rezoned property for a daycare, and approved a water storage tank purchase. A motion to support the Wonderful Walton Economic Development Alliance with a letter failed on a divided vote. The meeting included discussions about wastewater facility costs, legislative appropriations, and community center policies.
- Budget & taxesAudit Engagement Letter 2025-2027
- Budget & taxesConsent Agenda - Bills and Meeting Minutes
Aug 4, 2025Council
Budget Workshop
The City Council held a budget workshop on August 4, 2025, to review proposed budget additions for the upcoming fiscal year. Finance Director Simmons presented several items that staff had been working on since the last workshop. The council discussed and agreed to fund a mosquito control flyball program with city logos, a sound system upgrade for city events, a pallet stacker upgrade, and an administration building design and permitting budget for what will be constructed on the former Lucky Star parcel. Staff also presented a proposal for employee compensation: a $4 per hour wage increase across the board and an additional $265 per month per employee added to their defined contribution benefit account. The council approved these measures and scheduled a follow-up budget workshop for August 12, 2025, to review finalized numbers and the balanced budget.
- Budget & taxesEmployee Pay and Benefits Increase
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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.
- Budget & taxesWalton County EDA Funding 2025-2026
- Budget & taxesPay Structure and Compensation Review
- Budget & taxesEmployee Health Insurance Benefit Increase
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.
- Budget & taxesTentative Millage Rate
- Budget & taxesFirst Public Hearing on Millage Rate
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.
- Budget & taxesBudget Amendment #6 – Mosquito Control Funding
- Budget & taxesMosquito Control Prepaid Chemicals
- Budget & taxesMonitor Flex Hardware for Mosquito Control Sprayer
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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.
- Budget & taxesBudget Workshop Dates
Jun 10, 2025Council
Regular Council Meeting
The Freeport City Council met on June 10, 2025, and approved several municipal purchases and budget amendments. The council moved the July regular meeting to July 9 at 9 a.m., approved a replacement air conditioning unit for City Hall, and authorized a new mosquito control program with initial startup funding and equipment purchases. The council also approved capital improvements for the community center and sewer system, as well as staff conference attendance. Planning Director Hughes-Neel provided a detailed explanation of the King's Crossing development, a Live Local Act project that spans city and county jurisdictions and includes affordable housing requirements; the city is still coordinating with the county and developers on technical reviews and infrastructure requirements.
- Budget & taxesBudget Amendment #4 - Mosquito Control Initial Startup
- Budget & taxesMosquito Control Truck and Sprayer Purchases

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