County Commission

Continued to October 28, 2025 meeting. Board directed staff to prepare alternative ordinance versions for public hearing and directed Planning staff to conduct public workshop on scrivener's error regarding lodging limitations in Village Mixed Use and Neighborhood Commercial zoning districts

Approved. Magistrate's recommended order accepted and Final Order approved for MAJ25-000036, major development order for 53-lot single-family residential subdivision on 28.20 acres

Where: 14-2S-20-33000-005-0000

Approved. First reading of proposed ordinance amending Sections 1.11.03, 1.11.05, 1.13.09, and 1.13.12 regarding plat and replat approval processes. Public hearing scheduled for first meeting in November

Approved on consent agenda. Total expenditures across all funds: $19,595,148.66

• $19,595,148.66 · Total expenditures approved

Approved on consent agenda for disbursement of FY 2026 Walton County Regional Opioid Settlement Funding through NWF Health Network

Approved. SHIP Program Annual Report and Local Housing Incentives Certification approved for FY 2022-2023 closeout

Board concurred with CFO recommendation for CORE Program funding through Northwest Florida Health Network with allocations of $775,000 in FY 2026, $387,500 in FY 2027, and $193,750 in FY 2028 through FY 2041

• $775,000 · FY 2026 allocation for CORE Program
• $387,500 · FY 2027 allocation for CORE Program
• $193,750 · FY 2028 through FY 2041 annual allocation for CORE Program

Approved. Board authorized advertising and holding TEFRA public hearing for Sacred Heart Emerald Coast's issuance of tax-exempt bonds for refunding and new capital projects. Public hearing scheduled for October 28, 2025

Approved. Ordinance 2025-17 adopted amending Chapter 6 regarding building codes and fees; Resolution 2025-70 adopted establishing fees

Continued to next meeting. Board deferred action to provide public with adequate time to review the list

Approved on consent agenda. Invitation to Bid awarded to CWR Contracting for construction of West Bay Loop intersection improvements

• $711,097.73 · Construction contract award for signalization improvements

Approved on consent agenda. Contract awarded to Chipola Engineering Group, Inc. for pedestrian master plan design services

• $1,000,000.00 · Not-to-exceed contract amount for Pedestrian Master Plan Project

Approved on consent agenda. Change Order No. 02 to contract with Gulf Coast Utility Contractors, LLC, increasing contract amount and time

• $6,093.05 · Increase to CR 393 Stormwater Improvement project contract

Approved on consent agenda. FDOT Construction Agreement and Maintenance MOA for guardrail project

Approved on consent agenda. FDOT Construction Agreement and Maintenance MOA for multi-use path project

Approved. Request for Qualifications authorized for design and permitting services for railroad crossing, signalized intersection at school access road, turn lane improvements on U.S. Highway 90, and enhanced ingress/egress to industrial park. Design phase estimated at $500,000

• $500,000 · Estimated cost for design phase of Commerce Park improvements including railroad crossing

Approved. Board authorized acceptance and recording of right of way map and legal description of Amanda Lane as evidence of county limits

Approved. Installation of Geopolymer Lining System for culvert at CR 30A near Stallworth Lake authorized using H-GACBuy Cooperative Contract with Vortex Services, LLC

• $174,644.00 · Cost for Geopolymer Lining System installation for CR 30A culvert near Stallworth Lake

Approved. Board authorized designating C. R. 393 North as Charlie Kirk Parkway while retaining E911 addressing as C.R. 393 North

Where: C. R. 393 North

Approved on consent agenda. Task order with Jones Edmunds and Associates for landfill iron remediation system work

• $62,460.00 · Cost for design, permitting, and modification of landfill iron remediation system

Approved on consent agenda. State financial assistance contract for mosquito control services

• $61,855.56 · FY 2026 state funding for mosquito control services

Approved. Board authorized Chair to sign letter to Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services requesting confirmation of Gary Morse's eligibility for North Walton Mosquito Control Manager position

Approved. Ordinance 2025-18 adopted amending Chapter 10 regarding fire safety standards and cost recovery; Resolution 2025-71 adopted establishing fees and fines

Approved on consent agenda. Agent Affidavit authorizing Charles Cotton, P.E. to obtain development order for prefabricated restroom

Where: 342 J. D. Miller Road, Santa Rosa Beach, FL 32459

Approved on consent agenda. Agent Affidavit authorizing Charles Cotton, P.E. to obtain development order for bleacher shade structures

Where: 240 M. C. Davis Boulevard, Santa Rosa Beach, FL 32459

Approved on consent agenda. Change Order No. 2 to task order with Barge Design Solutions, increasing cost for Legion Park project

• $31,700.00 · Increase to Legion Park Improvements project task order

Approved. Board authorized advertisement of invitation to bid for construction of Legion Park Improvement project

Approved on consent agenda for digital signature services from October 17, 2025 through October 16, 2026

• $1,237.83 · Annual cost for DocuSign services

Approved. Order form and Services Agreement with Neogov for Power DMS document management and training software

• $9,394 · Annual cost not to exceed for Power DMS cloud-based software

Approved. County Administrator's signature ratified on purchase contract for property west of Grayton Dunes beach access with asking price of $12 million

• $12 million · Asking price for 115 Sandy Lane property acquisition

Where: 115 Sandy Lane, Parcel 17-3S-19-25000-008-0000

Approved. County Administrator's signature ratified on purchase contract for 384 acres off Bob Sikes Road with asking price of $2.9 million

• $2.9 million · Asking price for 384 acres off Bob Sikes Road near Eagle Springs Golf Course

Where: 25-3N-19-19070-001-8930, 25-3N-19-19070-001-9020, 25-3N-19-19070-001-9040, 33-3N-19-19000-003-0000, 33-3N-19-19000-002-0000, 28-3N-19-19000-012-0000, 33-3N-19-19000-001-0000, 33-3N-19-19000-008-0020, 27-3N-19-19570-008-0010

Approved. County Administrator's signature ratified on purchase contracts for eight lots near South 25th Street with asking price of $80,000

• $80,000 · Asking price for lots 1-8 near South 25th Street

Where: Lots 1, 3, 5, 7 - 28-3N-19-19000-012-0020, Lots 2, 4, 6, 8 - 28-3N-19-19000-012-0010

Approved. Board authorized Chair to sign letter supporting request to U.S. Army Corps of Engineers for alternate dredge spoil site location at intersection of Peach Creek and Intercoastal Waterway

Where: Intersection of Peach Creek and Intercoastal Waterway

Accepted the Engineering Department Quarterly Report for July-September 2025

Approved. Board authorized scheduling and advertising of staff public meeting to discuss completed Walton County vulnerability assessment

Approved. Resolution 2025-69 adopted recognizing week of October 27-31, 2025, as Coastal Dune Lake Week

Board declined PGA Tour sponsorship proposal after negotiation committee recommendation. Board notified PGA Tour representatives that Walton County is not interested in hosting a tournament at this time

Approved. Board authorized scheduling and advertising public hearing to consider ordinance repealing and replacing Walton County Code Chapter 20

Approved. Board authorized scheduling and advertising public hearing for ordinance amending Chapters 22 and 24 regarding waterways and boating regulations

Approved. Board authorized advertising public hearing to consider ordinance amending Chapter 22 to change Gulf of Mexico designation to Gulf of America throughout the ordinance

Motion failed 2-2. Board deadlocked on proposal to include Executive Tourism Director position in FY 2026 budget reporting directly to the Board with oversight of Tourism and Beach Operations departments

Approved. Board authorized rescheduling November 20, 2025 Regular Meeting to Monday, November 24, 2025