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Feb 10, 2026Council
Regular Council Meeting
The Freeport City Council met on February 10, 2026, to handle routine business and approve several infrastructure and administrative items. The council approved a contract to drill a new potable water well, hired an engineering firm to oversee the work, authorized commencement of the project, approved the annual Little League facility-use contract, and authorized a 25th anniversary fireworks celebration for the Hammock Bay community. The council also received updates on a Chelco utility kiosk request (tabled for further discussion), a Department of Transportation landscaping project at the park and ride, and an Insurance Trust Board nomination opportunity that generated no interest from council members. An employee of the month was recognized.
- Parks2026 Little League Contract
- ParksHammock Bay 25th Anniversary Fireworks Event
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.
- ParksPool Repairs Update
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.
- ParksBudget Amendment #2 - Decorative Lighting at Veteran's Memorial, Casey Park, and Barrier-Free Park
- ParksWestonwood Ranch Rodeo
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.
- ParksShades for Fields 4 and 5
- ParksSpider Netting for Sports Complex
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.
- ParksPole Barn Purchase
- ParksChristmas Parade and Route Approval
- ParksParks Department Truck Purchase
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Oct 23, 2025Council
Regular Council Meeting
The Freeport City Council held its regular meeting on October 23, 2025, with four of five council members present (Councilwoman Haffner was absent). The council approved routine bills and minutes on the consent agenda, then voted on several operational and infrastructure purchases for the city's parks, mosquito control, and wastewater departments. They also set the date for the Community Center ribbon cutting and received a presentation on a vulnerability assessment for flood mitigation funded by a Resilient Florida Grant.
- ParksParks Department Sound Equipment Purchase
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.
- ParksSpecial Event Permit - Guns and Hoses
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.
- ParksRescue Tube Locations
- ParksVeteran's Memorial Lighting
- ParksSpecial Events Permit – Boo Dash for St. Jude
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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.
- ParksTwo Resolutions for Beautification Grant - 331N
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.
- ParksGulf Coast Soccer Club Fee Waiver
- ParksFHS Homecoming Parade Special Events Permit
- ParksFall Coed Softball Team Fees
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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.
- ParksLittle League Fee Waiver
- Parks2026 Fireworks Show Contract and Deposit
- ParksSwimming Voucher Program
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.
- ParksParks Department Improvements
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.
- ParksRonnie Brannon Memorial Park Update
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.
- ParksSpecial Event Permit for Heroes for Heroes Firefighter Challenge
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.
- ParksSports Complex Sign
- ParksFourth of July Parade and Fireworks
- ParksCity Hall to Park Sidewalk Extension

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