County Commission

Approved on consent agenda with Chipola Engineering Group for professional services.

• $312,860.00 · Task Order 26-04 with Chipola Engineering Group for design of South Walton Community Senior Center, not to exceed

Approved on consent agenda with Hanson Professional Services, Inc. for design, permitting and modification assistance.

• $59,966.88 · Task Order 26-03 with Hanson Professional Services for pesticide storage building addition

Approved on consent agenda, acceptance of ALJ recommended order and approval of final order for major development including convenience store, urgent care clinic, daycare, restaurants, storage facility, workforce housing, and hotels.

Where: 34-1S-19-23000-007-0000; 34-1S-19-23000-007-0020; 34-1S-19-23000-007-0040; 34-1S-19-23000-007-0050; 34-1S-19-23000-008-0010

Adopted ordinance for future land use and rezoning application to allow 30,000 square foot church on 10 acres from Conservation Residential to Public Facilities and Institutional.

Where: 35-2S-19-24000-023-0000

Approved on consent agenda to amend Fiscal Year 2026 Section 8 Housing Fund budget for unanticipated grant revenue from Department of Housing and Urban Development.

• $78,329.00 · budget amendment for HUD Family Self Sufficiency Program grant revenue

Approved on consent agenda to schedule and advertise budget workshops and hearings on specified dates in July and September 2026.

Approved distribution of Florida Power & Light settlement funds to Liberty Volunteer Fire District.

• $50,000.00 · FPL settlement funds distributed to Liberty Volunteer Fire District

Approved award of insurance brokerage RFP for Property and Casualty Insurance Services to Arthur J Gallagher Risk Management Services and authorized staff to begin negotiations.

Approved direction to process Opioid Settlement 15% fund share proceeds same as statewide settlement fund.

Commissioner Curry requested allocation of $4,500 in District One Discretionary Funds for structure at Walton County Fairgrounds. Motion failed with split 2-2 vote.

• $4,500.00 · District One Discretionary Funds for structure to be built at Walton County Fairgrounds

Approved on consent agenda to reduce speed limit from 40-mph to 35-mph at request of Walton County School District.

Where: County Road 147 between US Hwy 331 North and Adams Street

Approved on consent agenda to award professional services RFQ to Mott MacDonald Florida, LLC and begin negotiations for design.

Approved on consent agenda for temporary road closure of County Road 280 and County Road 280A.

Where: County Road 280; County Road 280A

Approved on consent agenda with Florida Department of Transportation for enhanced median maintenance.

Where: US 98 from Okaloosa County Line to east of Tang-O-Mar Drive

Approved change order with Griffin Traffic Signals for additional bore work in project construction.

• $2,880.00 · Change Order No. 2 for US Hwy 98/Moll Drive Signalization Project with Griffin Traffic Signals

Approved direction for county staff to assist City of Paxton with water and fire safety improvements along County Road 147 for maximum 90 working days.

• $258,000.00 · cost estimate for 2 county employees to assist City of Paxton for maximum 90 working days

Where: County Road 147

Commissioner Curry requested staff identify options for additional lighting around Bay Loop Road (C.R. 83A). Staff directed to review current policies, partnership opportunities, and provide cost proposals.

Where: Bay Loop Road (C.R. 83A)

Approved on consent agenda to apply for grant to design Household Hazardous Waste Facility at Walton County Central Landfill.

• $100,000 · Hazardous Waste Collection Center Grant for design of Household Hazardous Waste Facility

Approved on consent agenda to amend contract with Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services.

• $7,731.94 · increase to mosquito control services funding
• $69,587.50 · total mosquito control services funding after amendment

Approved on consent agenda to apply for Community Emergency Response Team Grant.

• $10,000.00 · CERT Grant from Volunteer Florida through FDEM and FEMA

Approved on consent agenda to apply for Citizen Corps Grant.

• $10,000.00 · Citizen Corps Grant from Volunteer Florida through FDEM and FEMA for each grant application

Approved on consent agenda with Regional Utilities for service.

• $583.00 · service fee for Grayton Beach restroom facility shower with Regional Utilities

Approved on consent agenda with GLC Contracting, Inc. to reduce contract for unused contingency.

• $216,931.83 · reduction to contract for unused Owner's Contingency for Seagrove Regional Beach Access Project

Approved purchase of new skid steer equipment.

• $102,148.52 · purchase of new skid steer equipment

Approved change order with Dewberry Engineers, Inc. for additional engineering services.

• $6,250.00 · Change Order No. 1 with Dewberry Engineers for additional engineering services at Grayton Beach Community Center

Approved change order with JM Phelps Construction, LLC for additional construction services.

• $45,616.81 · Change Order No. 1 with JM Phelps Construction for additional services at Grayton Beach Community Center

Approved with removal of Item 3 (Advisory Boards and Committees Appointment Policy). Routine consent items including expenditure approval list and prior meeting minutes were approved.

• $8,673,220.99 · total Expenditure Approval List

Approved on consent agenda for website ADA compliance services.

• $24,551.51 · Statement of Work Quote for CivicPlus county website ADA compliance
• $16,810.32 · annual recurring amount for website ADA compliance services

Adopted resolution designating May 2026 as Art Month in Walton County.

Accepted Planning Department quarterly report.

Approved recommendation to appoint Billy McKee as coordinator for proposed water quality and waste management committee.

Ratified materials invoice for Mossy Head Community Center facility.

• $14,201.71 · materials invoice for Mossy Head Community Center renovation

Approved scheduling and advertisement of public hearing for E-Bike Ordinance on May 12, 2026.

Commissioner Curry requested all county-owned vehicles display Walton County logo and BCC number on both sides. Motion failed with split 2-2 vote.

Commissioner Curry requested staff begin drafting ordinance prohibiting Class 1 Landfills. Board agreed to have staff contact FDEP and draft ordinance for future presentation.

Commissioner Curry requested staff begin drafting ordinance requiring all construction equipment and material be maintained on subject property. Attorney and staff directed to draft language showing removal of residential construction exemption.