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Sep 24, 2026CouncilMinutes not posted yet
Regular Council Meeting
The Freeport City Council will hold a regular meeting on September 24, 2026, to address routine business and several infrastructure projects. The agenda includes approval of bills and prior meeting minutes on the consent agenda, staff reports on engineering projects including a water well change order and sidewalk extension bids, planning items related to business lighting and intersection improvements, and a second reading on a rezoning application. The council may also discuss a Christmas banquet and take action on other matters that arise during the meeting.
- UtilitiesCR 3280 UFA Well – Change Order #1
Aug 27, 2026Council
Regular Council Meeting
The Freeport City Council held a regular meeting on August 27, 2026, where members approved a consent agenda that included bills and budget items, as well as several infrastructure and planning initiatives. Major approvals included a $4,250 survey for Jackson Street intersection improvements, a $67,000 scope of services contract for SR 20 utility relocation, and authorization to begin phase 3 of the city grounds lighting project at $58,700. The council also approved the city receiving a $20 million State Revolving Fund award for the Bulldog Road wastewater treatment facility, authorized planning discussions for a potential park donation on Madison Street, and advanced rezoning applications for a property on US 331 South. County Commissioner Dan Curry presented an initiative to coordinate infrastructure planning across county and municipal governments, which the council endorsed.
- UtilitiesBulldog Road Wastewater Treatment Facility Funding Award
Aug 18, 2026Council
Budget Workshop
The City of Freeport held a budget workshop on August 18, 2026, where Finance Director Bruce Simmons presented updates on the city's fiscal planning. Council discussed several budget adjustments, including increased expenses for road repairs and maintenance (up $100,000), Highway 20 resurfacing (estimate increased from $200,000 to $575,900), Highway 20 turn lanes ($750,000 each, potentially $875,000), batting cages in Parks (up $10,000), and a monitoring well for the Water Department ($180,000). Staff also reviewed the employee compensation package, including a defined contribution increase of $65 per month per employee (up 57% since fiscal year 2022–2023) and recommended a 3% flat salary increase to normalize the prior year's larger increases. The council noted that the first budget hearing is scheduled for September 9th and the final hearing for September 15th, and discussed advertising the hearings in the Northwest Florida Daily News to allow time for budget adjustments if needed.
- UtilitiesWater Department Monitoring Well
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Aug 11, 2026Council
Regular Council Meeting
The City of Freeport council met on August 11, 2026, to address budget matters, infrastructure projects, and routine city business. The main focus was a discussion of turn lanes on Highway 20, which the city is considering funding itself because the state Department of Transportation cannot fit them into the current resurfacing project due to right-of-way constraints and design conflicts. The council approved the third budget workshop for August 18, set a tentative millage rate of 4.7302, switched disability insurance to Humana, approved several equipment and renovation purchases, and appointed a new planning board member. Two council members were absent.
- UtilitiesTwo 5-Ton A/C Units for Sewer Control Room
- UtilitiesUtility Billing Department Renovation
- UtilitiesLagrange Road Bore Installation - Pipe Purchase
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Jul 14, 2026Council
Regular Council Meeting
The City of Freeport City Council held a regular meeting on July 14, 2026. The council approved a clean 2025 audit report showing strong financial performance with increased property tax revenues. They voted to adopt a data center prohibition ordinance, approved an air conditioning unit replacement at the parks concession stand for $9,123, renewed a labor contract with the Walton County Sheriff's Office, approved events including a baseball tournament and high school homecoming parade, and tabled an air conditioning purchase for the wastewater treatment plant pending clarification of bids. The council also gave staff direction to reject expensive non-standard design elements like brick pavers for city infrastructure, directed staff to explore connecting sidewalks at the sports complex to an existing path, and instructed staff to contact the Florida Department of Transportation about adding turning lanes during the planned Highway 20 resurfacing project.
- Utilities2 A/C Units for Wastewater Treatment Plant Control Rooms
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Jun 25, 2026Council
Regular Council Meeting
The City of Freeport held its regular council meeting on June 25, 2026, with four of five council members present. The council approved the consent agenda, which included bills, budget amendments, and financial reports. The city approved an SRF loan agreement for lead study work with loan payments of $54,060.00, a budget amendment and payment of $8,117.00 for Community Center insurance, insurance renewal forms, and scheduled two budget workshops for July 14 and August 3. The council held first reading of a Data Center Prohibition Ordinance to prevent large data centers from locating in the city. The Parks Department received approval for three fee waivers for community organizations using city facilities. The council also approved three general services agreements with engineering firms for infrastructure projects and approved a revision to the Alaqua Preserve development plan to increase unit density from 42 to 44 units and move utilities underground.
- UtilitiesSRF Loan - Lead Study
Jun 9, 2026Council
Regular Council Meeting
The Freeport City Council met on June 9, 2026, and approved several key items including a Bayview Planned Development Plan with conditions for a residential and commercial project on 27.75 acres, electrical repairs to a lift station at Freeport Elementary School costing $21,204.56, and Option 2 for the Marquis Way West Bridge design (a precast bridge with pedestrian facilities). The council also approved scope of services contracts with Anchor CEI for both a Pedestrian Master Plan ($206,180 total, funded by a $168,000 grant plus $38,180 in city funds) and a Comprehensive Plan Update ($76,570). The council denied an annexation request for the Dantin-Bruce property due to concerns about creating an enclave outside city boundaries, consistent with past decisions. Four council members were present; two were absent.
- UtilitiesCHELCO Service for Lift Station
May 28, 2026Council
Regular Council Meeting
The Freeport City Council held a regular meeting on May 28, 2026, where it approved several items including a consent agenda covering bills and prior minutes, an $8,000 change order for pilot hole cuttings on a water tower and well project, a $640.70 change order for sewer expansion grommets, a $4,565.04 budget amendment for disposed security cameras, approval for Little League to build scorekeeper standards at parks, the 4th of July parade, adoption of a parks ordinance regulating commercial activities, rezoning 31 Azalea Drive from medium density residential to residential commercial for an office complex, travel expenses for planning staff to attend an APA conference, Phase 2 of the city grounds lighting project for $61,350, and directed staff to draft an ordinance banning data centers and facilities that consume excessive electricity and water. The council also amended ordinances to prohibit smoking or vaping except in designated areas and to ban vehicles from park greens, and authorized the city manager and mayor to sign submerged land easements with the state.
- UtilitiesState Highway Lighting
- UtilitiesFreeport Pilot Hole Cuttings for 3280 Water Tower and Well
- UtilitiesFOG Certification Update
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May 12, 2026Council
Regular Council Meeting
The Freeport City Council met on May 12, 2026, to approve routine bills and minutes, establish a fee waiver process, authorize a point-of-sale system for the community pool, approve two wastewater expansion projects totaling over $283,000, authorize bidding for a $1.2 million sidewalk extension, adjust property insurance costs, approve recreational events, add engineering firms to the city's consultant roster, and discuss a future regional sports complex. The council also declined a request to change utility disconnection policy for a resident involved in a property dispute.
- UtilitiesWWTP Expansion Change Order 1 – Additional Concrete Pads
- UtilitiesBay Area Sewer Expansion Phase I – Additional Valve Pits
- UtilitiesEmergency Utility Access Policy Request
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Apr 23, 2026Council
Regular Council Meeting
The Freeport City Council met on April 23, 2026, and approved several routine and substantive matters. The council unanimously approved the consent agenda containing bills and financial reports. In planning matters, the council advanced a new Park Ordinance for advertising to regulate commercial activities and fundraisers in city parks, approved first reading of a rezoning at 31 Azalea Drive from medium-density residential to residential commercial for an office complex, and authorized spending $10,400 for a blue songbird climbing sculpture with an annual $300 maintenance contract for the Children's Playground behind City Hall. The council also approved an $8,379.59 purchase of a root rake attachment for the skid steer tractor to remove debris from the RIB site and discussed e-bike regulation in parks, with the City Attorney agreeing to bring a draft ordinance based on county language to the May meeting. Mayor Barley presented a Key to the City to LaRae Smith, Miss National Peanut 2025.
- UtilitiesRoot Rake Purchase for Skid Steer Tractor
Apr 14, 2026Council
Regular Council Meeting
The Freeport City Council met on April 14, 2026, and approved several infrastructure and operational matters. The council authorized the city manager to pursue a USDA loan for the wastewater treatment plant on Bulldog Road, which would offer favorable terms (4.5% interest, 40-year repayment) and help accelerate the project timeline. They also approved a $1.15 million change order for the Lagrange Road sewer extension, a budget amendment to pay the city's share of the Bear Creek Bridge replacement project that was completed in 2024, and funding for employee training and travel. The council set the community pool opening for May 23rd, approved plans for a special-needs playground and baseball field at a future park on the Carr property, scheduled a lighting ceremony at the Veterans Memorial Park for April 23rd, and discussed placement of a beach traffic sign for the upcoming season.
- UtilitiesUSDA Loan for Wastewater Treatment Plant - Bulldog Road
- UtilitiesLagrange Road Sewer Extension - Change Order 2
- UtilitiesFOG Training and Certification for Sewer Employees
Mar 26, 2026Council
Regular Council Meeting
The Freeport City Council held a regular meeting on March 26, 2026, where members approved routine consent agenda items including bills and prior minutes. The council voted to move forward with an Engineering Request for Qualifications to evaluate additional engineering firms for city projects. Staff provided updates on several infrastructure initiatives, including the Marquis Way West road project, which the council agreed to pursue in phases to accelerate construction timelines. The council approved repairs to a wastewater bypass pump that was damaged by a car, with insurance covering most of the cost. Approval was also given for a waterline upgrade project involving driveway bores. In discussion items, the council addressed distribution of mosquito control fly balls to residents, approved a splash pad opening for April 1st, discussed playground gate installation with fire safety requirements, and received notice that the county board approved lighting and varnish work on a pedestrian bridge on Four Mile Road. The council directed staff to draft an ordinance regarding commercial use of city sports facilities.
- UtilitiesBypass Pump Repair Approval
- UtilitiesWaterline Repair and Replace Project
Mar 10, 2026Council
Regular Council Meeting
The Freeport City Council met on March 10, 2026, and approved several routine and capital items. The council approved a yearly software subscription for document remediation, online registration for spring coed softball, a pickleball court ribbon cutting scheduled for March 30 at 4 p.m., and a required statutory update to the Comprehensive Plan. For wastewater infrastructure, the council approved a pump truck maintenance program, purchased a bypass pump for the Elementary School lift station, and authorized its installation by Martin Construction. The council also approved a letter to residents about the Bay Area Sewer Expansion project and budgeted $15,000 for lighting and staining of the pedestrian bridge over Four Mile Creek. Staff was directed to install locked gates at city playgrounds for parents of children with special needs.
- UtilitiesPump Truck Maintenance Program
- UtilitiesBypass Pump for Elementary School Lift Station
- UtilitiesInstallation of Bypass Pump at Elementary School
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Feb 26, 2026Council
Regular Council Meeting
The Freeport City Council met on February 26, 2026, and approved several infrastructure and maintenance projects. The council authorized a $84,000 contract with Dewberry Engineers for redesign services on the SR-20 sewer extension, which will now route through city-owned property instead of requiring easements, saving an estimated $950,000 to $1 million in construction costs. They approved a $62,962.57 upgrade to the electrical line on Black Creek Lodge Road by CHELCO, funded by a DEP grant, and granted the associated right-of-way easement. A $2,500 increase was approved for site clearing work on Marquis Way East to prepare for soil testing. The council also approved a $8,450 bid from Odis Brown for an air conditioning unit replacement at the Water Department. Additionally, the council heard updates on the Memorial Park lighting project, the Carr Property road corridor proposal, and a parks pool repair completion.
- UtilitiesCHELCO Electric Line Upgrade on Black Creek Lodge Road
- UtilitiesWater Department A/C Unit Replacement
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.
- UtilitiesCR-3280 Potable Water Well - Rowe Drilling Contract
- UtilitiesCR-3280 Water Well - Dewberry Construction Engineering and Inspection Proposal
- UtilitiesCR-3280 Water Well - Notice to Proceed
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