Board of County Commissioners · Tuesday, September 9, 2025 · 1:00 PM · DeFuniak Springs BCC Boardroom, 571 US Highway 90 East, DeFuniak Springs, FL 32433
County Commission
Summary
The Board of County Commissioners meeting on September 9, 2025 has 26 items that affect Santa Rosa Beach (25 countywide), including Expenditure Approval List (EAL), Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE) 2024 JAG-C Grant Award Agreement and Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE) Fiscal Year 2024 JAG-D Grant Award Agreement.
Why it matters
Items marked countywide apply to all of Walton County, including Santa Rosa Beach.
What happened
Development & zoning2 items
Continuation of Evaluation and Appraisal Report (EAR) Adoption
Passed 4–0 · unanimousApproved to continue the adoption of the EAR to the September 23, 2025, BCC meeting. The EAR provides amendments to Elements and recommends new development concepts.
Text Amendments - Beach Vending Operations
Tabled 4–0 · unanimous. of proposed regarding Certificate of Land Use Compliance exemption status of beach vending operations.
Budget & taxes10 items
Expenditure Approval List (EAL)
Passed 4–0 · unanimousApproved on the . Total expenditures of $4,010,354.31 across multiple funds including General Fund, Public Works, Building Department, utilities, housing, tourism, and capital projects.
- $1,356,847.99 · General Fund
- $203,280.99 · Public Works
- $918.72 · Building Department
- $50,199.95 · N.W. Mosquito Control
- $2,078.05 · Fine & Forfeiture
- $233,645.22 · Section 8 Housing
- $923,085.12 · Tourist Dev. Council
- $13,054.30 · Solid Waste Enterprise
- $84,463.65 · Recreation Plat Fee
- $5,586.29 · Sidewalk Fund
- $1,137,194.03 · Capital Projects Fund
- $4,010,354.31 · Total EAL
Surplus Machinery and Equipment from Various Departments
Passed 4–0 · unanimousApproved on the for auction on September 13, 2025.
Donation of Polaris Ranger UTV to Paxton School's Athletic Department
Passed 4–0 · unanimousApproved on the . BCC# 10408 donated to Paxton School's Athletic Department.
2026 Opioid Settlement Implementation Plan
Passed 4–0 · unanimousApproved on the .
Tarey Franxman as Benefits Administrator for Florida Blue
Passed 4–0 · unanimousApproved on the to designate and give signature authority to Tarey Franxman.
Agreement with Meeting Assistance, Inc. (DMI) for Lead Generation Services
Passed 4–0 · unanimousApproved on the for Tourism Department. Effective October 1, 2025, through September 30, 2026.
- $12,000 · Agreement with Meeting Assistance, Inc. d/b/a DMI for lead generation services October 1, 2025 - September 30, 2026
Contract with Turner Public Relations, Inc. for Public Relations Services
Passed 4–0 · unanimousApproved on the for Tourism Department. Effective October 26, 2025, through October 25, 2026.
Request for Proposal (RFP) No. 25-10 for Paid Parking
Passed 4–0 · unanimousApproved to award to the highest ranked firm PCI Municipal Services and request approval to begin contract negotiations.
Building Permit Fee Abatement
Passed 4–0 · unanimousApproved on the , removed for separate discussion. adopted to approve a Building Permit Fee abatement.
for Hospital Indigent Care Levy Renewal
Passed 4–0 · unanimousApproved to schedule and advertise a to consider renewal of an providing a levy against the hospital within Walton County for indigent care services.
Roads & infrastructure2 items
No. 2 to Glendale Fire Station Construction Contract
Passed 4–0 · unanimousApproved on the . Increase to contract amount with Gage Golden Construction, LLC d/b/a BGN Contractors and extension of completion date.
- $396,598.44 · Change Order No. 2 increase to Glendale Fire Station construction contract to be paid by Walton County Sheriff's Office
Road Closure for 25th Annual Seaside School Half Marathon and 5K
Passed 4–0 · unanimousApproved on the . Temporary road closure of a portion of County Road 30A on February 15, 2026.
Utilities1 item
Green Light Package with Uniti Fiber, LLC
Passed 4–0 · unanimousApproved on the . Installation, operation, and maintenance of fiber optic cable and other equipment at the State Attorney's Office at Uniti Fiber's sole expense.
Public safety2 items
Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE) 2024 JAG-C Grant Award Agreement
Passed 4–0 · unanimousApproved on the for procurement of speed measuring devices for law enforcement officers, as requested by the Walton County Sheriff's Office.
- $13,773.00 · JAG-C Grant Award for speed measuring devices
Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE) 2024 JAG-D Grant Award Agreement
Passed 4–0 · unanimousApproved on the for procurement of speed measuring devices for law enforcement officers, as requested by the Walton County Sheriff's Office.
- $6,819.00 · JAG-D Grant Award for speed measuring devices
Parks1 item
Merchant Agreement and Amendments with ForeUP for Credit Card Processing
Passed 4–0 · unanimousApproved on the . Parks & Recreation merchant agreement and amendments with ForeUP.
Other8 items
County Administrator as Staff Liaison on Small County Coalition
Passed 4–0 · unanimousApproved on the .
Memorandum of Agreement for Statewide Opioid Abatement Program
Passed 4–0 · unanimousApproved on the between Walton County and the Walton County Health Department for administrative services.
Memorandums of Agreement for 2026 Opioid Settlement Implementation Plan
Passed 4–0 · unanimousApproved on the between Walton County and Lakeview Center, Inc., Freedom Life Compass, Inc., and the Walton County Health Department for services.
Satisfaction of Judgment for Probation Fees
Passed 4–0 · unanimousApproved on the .
Resignation of Jennifer Stoffel from Design Review Board
Passed 4–0 · unanimousApproved on the . Accepted resignation from Realtor Seat and approved advertising the vacancy.
Joint Tourist Development Council and BCC Strategic Planning
Passed 4–0 · unanimousApproved on the to schedule for October 7, 2025, at 1:00 p.m. in the South Walton Courthouse .
Recognizing Forensic Science Week
Passed 4–0 · unanimousAdopted by motion. recognizing September 14-20, 2025, as Forensic Science Week.
Waiver of 90-Day Notice for Escambia County Termination
Passed 4–0 · unanimousApproved to waive the 90-day notice requirement and approve termination effective September 30, 2025, for the Among Escambia County and Walton County Boards of County Commissioners relating to consolidation of technology funds.
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