County Commission

Approved on the consent agenda. The Expenditure Approval List totaled $5,143,445.93 across multiple funds.

• $1,614,267.71 · General Fund expenditures
• $545,348.61 · Public Works expenditures
• $5,143,445.93 · Total expenditure approval list across all funds

Approved on the consent agenda. Resolution 2026-11 amending the Fiscal Year 2026 General Fund budget for unanticipated state appropriation revenue.

• $500,000.00 · Unanticipated state appropriation revenue from Florida Department of Health (FDOH) - 436/2025-26 Legislative Appropriation Bill

Approved on the consent agenda. The Walton County Board of County Commissioners Cash Handling Policy was adopted.

Motion approved accepting the proposed policy for commissioners' annual discretionary funding of $25,000, including allowances for office refreshments, cards, constituent meetings, and additional staff employment as authorized by Florida Statute.

• $25,000.00 · Annual discretionary budget per commissioner

Motion to disperse EDA funding for only project specific items with Board approval failed due to lack of a second.

Approved on the consent agenda. Consent to Assignment of Agreement for Contract 24-1842 allowing Emerald Coast Striping, LLC to assign its rights and obligations to McShea Contracting, LLC for road striping and pavement marking services.

Approved on the consent agenda. Extended Maintenance Agreement with Syn-Tech Systems, Inc. to extend warranty coverage for FUELMASTER components.

• $18,550.00 · Amount not to exceed for FUELMASTER Fuel Management System Extended Maintenance Agreement with Syn-Tech Systems, Inc.

Motion approved to adopt Resolution 2026-14 consistent with Florida Association of Counties and National Association of Counties resolutions, opposing the expansion of the Federal Department of Transportation pilot program allowing trucks greater than current standards, and authorizing the Chair to send a letter of opposition.

Approved on the consent agenda. Memorandum of Agreement with Florida Division of Emergency Management for installation of four water level sensors.

Approved on the consent agenda. First Option to Renew Contract No. 021-013 with Information Transport Systems for E-Rate eligible internet services for the libraries.

Approved on the consent agenda. Lease agreement with KAIYA Club Holdings, LLC for placement of a beach safety flagpole.

Approved on the consent agenda. Staff authorized to schedule and advertise public workshops for the 2027-2032 Strategic Plan and CitySwitch authorized as the county's agent for Blue Mountain Beach Radio Tower permitting.

Where: Blue Mountain Beach Radio Tower site

Approved by motion. Resolution 2026-13 adopted proclaiming March 2026 as 'Red Cross Month' in Walton County, FL.

Motion approved for administration and legal staff to move forward with the grant program and start the submission process for county and partner projects by the March 20, 2026 deadline.

Motion approved to reschedule the joint workshop from March 17, 2026 to May 5, 2026 due to TDC member unavailability.

Motion approved to prohibit agenda items from being editorialized, politicized, propagandized, or used for unfair advantage, requiring commissioners to explain their items to professional staff who will place them on the agenda in an appropriate and professional manner.