County Commission

Approved on consent agenda. Agent Affidavit designating Charles Cotton, P.E. to act as agent for development order for patio shade structures at South Walton Annex, 63 South Centre Trail, Santa Rosa Beach, FL 32459.

Where: 63 South Centre Trail, Santa Rosa Beach, FL 32459

Approved on consent agenda. Acceptance of ALJ recommended order and approval of final order for private congregate care facility on 37.89 acres. Project MAJ25-000043, located at 4384 and 4390 State Highway 20 West, District 1.

Where: 4384 State Highway 20 West; 4390 State Highway 20 West; 11-1S-20-32000-038-0040; 11-1S-20-32000-038-0030

Approved on consent agenda. Acceptance of ALJ recommended order and approval of final order for 50,625 square-foot commercial building (two one-story buildings under one roof) divided into units for leasing on 5.06 acres. Project MAJ25-000055, located on north side of US Highway 331 South, east of Bay Grove Road, District 1.

Where: US Highway 331 South, East of Bay Grove Road; 03-2S-19-24000-003-0000

Approved on consent agenda. Acceptance of ALJ recommended order and approval of final order for 20,144 sf main vet building, 10,125 sf flex space, and future 10,075 sf of additional vet clinic space on 6.06 acres. Project MAJ25-000042, located at corner of Coy Burgess Loop and US Highway 331 South, District 3.

Where: Coy Burgess Loop and US Highway 331 South; 15-2N-19-18050-00C-0011; 14-2N-19-18000-003-0010

Approved on consent agenda. Acceptance of ALJ recommended order and approval of final order to develop a borrow pit on 11.86 acres. Project MAJ25-000047, located on south side of Highway 90 West, east of Rainbow Road, west of Laird Road, District 3.

Where: Highway 90 West, East of Rainbow Road, west of Laird Road; 19-3N-21-37000-002-0050

Approved on consent agenda. Acceptance of ALJ recommended order and approval of final order for 31 single family lot subdivision on 9.67 acres. Project MAJ25-000045, located at 321 Nellie Drive, District 5.

Where: 321 Nellie Drive; 23-2S-20-33170-000-0110

Approved on consent agenda. Acceptance of ALJ recommended order and approval of final order for 240-unit apartment complex with clubhouse, pool, and public recreational facilities on 24.47 acres. Project MAJ25-000040, located on north side of U.S. Highway 98 West, east of Veterans Road, west of Old Blue Mountain Road, District 5.

Where: U.S. Highway 98 West, east of Veterans Road and west of Old Blue Mountain Road; 25-2S-20-33190-000-0480; 36-2S-20-33290-000-0330; 0340

Approved on consent agenda. Acceptance of ALJ recommended order and approval of final order to amend Tract H from multifamily to single-family residential on 1.36 acres. Project MAJ25-000049, located approximately 1 mile east of County Highway 395 South, District 5.

Where: County Highway 395 South; 11-3S-19-25010-000-00H0

Approved. Agreement with Tyler Technologies to purchase EPL Assist Basic services. Additionally, approval given for proposed amendment to SwiftGov contract to extend time period and add three components: AI-Driven Land Development Code Rewrite, AI-Assisted Plan Review, and Customer Service/Case Management/SOP services.

• $40,000.00 · Amount not to exceed for EPL Assist Basic services
• $970,000.00 · Amount not to exceed for SwiftGov contract amendment over three years

Discussion. CFO Thomason anticipates draft audit by end of week; final audit will be presented at future regular meeting.

Continued to February 26, 2026. Ordinance to correct scrivener's error in Section 2.2.7 of Inlet Beach Neighborhood Plan. Second and final reading postponed.

Approved. Amended final order for major development order application MAJ23-000018. Approval to develop 42 townhomes and associated infrastructure on 5.79 acres. Project located in District 4 on west side of Goldsby Road, north of Commercial Parkway, south of Rivercrest Circle. Error in initial traffic distribution analysis corrected; proportionate fair share recalculated.

Where: West side of Goldsby Road, north of Commercial Parkway and south of Rivercrest Circle; 25-2S-21-42000-005-0000

Approved on consent agenda. Total expenditures of $11,410,404.19 across all county funds.

• $11,410,404.19 · Total expenditures approved

Approved on consent agenda. Amendment No. 2 and 2026-2027 option renewal with Ken Mitchem for Supervisor of Elections voting equipment storage space, effective January 11, 2026 through January 10, 2027.

• $700 per month · Monthly storage lease fee

Approved on consent agenda. Request approval to advertise a solicitation for property and casualty insurance brokerage services.

Approved on consent agenda. Request approval to apply for funding through Florida Department of Transportation County Incentive Grant Program (CIGP).

Approved on consent agenda. Request approval to apply for funding through Florida Department of Transportation Small County Road Assistance Program (SCRAP).

Approved on consent agenda. Request approval to apply for funding through Florida Department of Transportation Small County Outreach Program (SCOP).

Approved on consent agenda. Change Order No. 1 to Construction Contract No. 24-42 with Murdock Investments, LLC d/b/a Griffin Traffic Signals, increasing contract time by 115 calendar days.

Approved on consent agenda. Second Option to Renew Contract No. 24-04 with Grading and Bush Hog Services for Guardrail Installation and Repair Services.

Approved. Report for October through December 2025 was accepted.

Approved. Request approval to provide road striping assistance to Holmes County on County Road 179 under existing Interlocal Agreement.

Where: County Road 179

Approved on consent agenda. Site lease agreements for Glendale, Argyle, Miramar, Woodlawn, Pleasant Ridge, and Childrens Home tower sites between West Coast Holdings, LLC and Walton County.

Approved on consent agenda. Utility Application for City of Freeport and Irrigation Regulations for Freeport Business Complex, Building A, Suite 122 for the Freeport Library Teen Center.

Approved on consent agenda. First Option to Renew Contract No. 24-10 with Southland Utility Services, Inc. for Underground Utilities Locator Services.

Discussion update. Commissioner Curry questioned contract performance and milestone compliance. Wildstar proposal to shift towers from south to north Walton discussed. Board recommended continuing current contract until Wildstar formally requests modification.

Tabled. Motion to table the item, then motion to permanently prohibit vending on the Eastern Lake property both passed. The board discussed mechanisms to protect coastal dune lakes and directed Attorney Adkinson to bring back a draft ordinance requiring a supermajority to develop regional beach accesses on coastal dune lakes.

Approved. Motion to collect the $4 per-vehicle admission fee effective March 1, 2026, through October 1, 2026.

• $4 per vehicle · Admission fee for Morrison Springs Park

Discussion. Beach survey being completed. County to identify plan and present to U.S. Army Corps of Engineers for construction easement approvals from beachfront property owners.

Discussion. More than half of supplies anticipated to arrive February 2026. Tubes to be placed at neighborhood beach accesses.

Approved on consent agenda. Library Director authorized to sign Youth AstroNet commitment letter for participation in science education research program.

Adopted. Resolution 2026-05 affirming support for federal, state, and local law enforcement, including Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE).

Board granted request to proceed with public private partnership process. Farm Bureau has earmarked $40,000 towards project. Motion to allocate $1,000,000 from beach chair vending services revenue failed 2-3. Board directed Attorney Adkinson to advertise for proposals under Section 255.065, Florida Statutes for public private partnership.

• $40,000 · Farm Bureau earmarked amount for Agriculture Center project
• $1,000,000 · Proposed allocation from beach chair vending services revenue (failed motion)

Approved. Proposed joint meeting dates of March 17, 2026, May 5, 2026, and August 18, 2026 were approved.

Approved. Request approval to advertise a Request For Qualifications (RFQ) 26-07 for Federal Lobbying services.

Approved. Report for October through December 2025 was accepted.

Approved. Request to schedule public hearing to consider ordinance amending Walton County Code Chapter 20 (Traffic and Motor Vehicles) to correct scrivener's error in Section 20.35.

Approved. Adult volunteer release agreement and waiver approved.

Discussion. SB840 (2026) would address issues from SB180 (2025). SB218 and HB217 exempt panhandle from SB180 provisions. Attorney Adkinson noted mobility fee could be reintroduced if bills pass.