Board of County Commissioners · Tuesday, August 11, 2026 · 1:00 PM · Freeport BCC Boardroom, 842 State Highway 20 East, Suite 118, Freeport, FL
County Commission
This meeting was held on Aug 11, 2026. Its minutes aren't posted yet, so the summary below was written from the agenda before the meeting: it says what was planned, not what was decided. Decisions and votes will appear once the minutes are.
Summary
The Walton County Board of Commissioners held a regular meeting on August 11, 2026, to consider routine administrative matters, contract approvals, and . The agenda included nineteen consent items covering expenditure approvals, budget amendments for grant revenue, facility upgrades, professional services contracts, and various memoranda of agreement. The board also planned to discuss a draft strategic plan, review the engineering department's quarterly report, approve emergency management equipment, and hear citizen requests and staff recognitions. Two items were added by Commissioner Curry regarding staff recognition and a request to prioritize US Highway 331 and SR 20 intersection improvements as a federal priority.
Why it matters
This meeting approves significant county infrastructure projects, budget adjustments totaling over $4.8 million in grant revenue and professional services, and establishes strategic priorities that will affect local development and services. The approval of the Westbay Parkway design contract and various grant programs will drive future development in the county, while the federal priority request for US 331 and SR 20 improvements may influence transportation funding allocation.
On the agenda
Budget & taxes6 items
Expenditure Approval List
Approved on the .
Investment Report for Quarter ended June 30, 2026
Approved on the .
State Aid to Libraries Grant Program
Approved on the a amending the 2026 General Fund budget for unanticipated grant revenue from the Florida Department of State.
- $19,223.00 · State Aid to Libraries Grant Program revenue
Household Hazardous Waste Collection Center Grant
Approved on the a amending the 2026 Solid Waste Fund budget for unanticipated grant revenue from the Florida Department of Environmental Protection.
- $100,000.00 · Household Hazardous Waste Collection Center Grant Program revenue from FDEP
Building Permit Fee Abatement Amendment
Approved on the an amendment to 2025-70 relating to a Building Permit Fee abatement by providing for an extended duration.
2026 Financial Auditing Services Engagement Letter
Approved on the the engagement letter for Carr, Riggs, & Ingram, LLC for 2026 financial auditing services and required ancillary engagements upon attorney approval.
Roads & infrastructure4 items
Westbay Parkway Design Contract
Approved on the Contract No. 26-10 for Professional Services with Mott MacDonald Florida, LLC for the design of Westbay Parkway.
- $4,693,502.38 · Not to exceed amount for Westbay Parkway design contract with Mott MacDonald Florida, LLC
SR 30 (US 98) and Median Landscaping Maintenance MOA
Approved on the a Memorandum of Agreement with the Florida Department of Transportation for and enhanced median landscaping maintenance of SR 30 (US 98) from West of CR 30A East to Bay County Line.
Engineering Department Quarterly Report
Request to accept the Engineering Department Quarterly Report for April through June 2026.
US Highway 331 & SR 20 Intersection Improvements Federal Priority Placement
Request to place US Highway 331 & SR 20 intersection improvements as the top federal priority, added by Commissioner Dan Curry.
Utilities1 item
Household Hazardous Waste Collection Center Grant Agreement
Approved on the the Household Hazardous Waste Collection Center Grant Agreement No. HW711 with the Florida Department of Environmental Protection for design services and authorized Thomas LeBlanc as Grant Manager and Melissa Thomason as Fiscal Agent to execute required reporting documents.
Public safety2 items
WCSO P25 Public Safety Communications Tower Project Use and Occupancy Agreement
Approved on the a Use and Occupancy Agreement with Florida Department of Transportation for the Walton County Sheriff's Office P25 Public Safety Communications Tower Project at Inlet Beach and authorized execution of the agreement.
Where: Inlet Beach
Emergency Operations Center Lightning Protection System
Request to approve the purchase of a CMCE-55 lightning protection system for the Emergency Operations Center from EMP Solutions from budgeted contingency funds.
- $15,000.00 · Not to exceed amount for CMCE-55 lightning protection system from EMP Solutions
Parks4 items
Mossy Head Community Center Ballfield Improvements
Approved on the the utilization of District One Recreational fees for improvements to the ballfield at the Mossy Head Community Center.
- $7,500.00 · District One Recreational plat fees for ballfield improvements at Mossy Head Community Center
Santa Clara Regional Beach Access Bramble Grove Addition Design Services
Approved on the Task Work Order No. 26-08 with Dewberry Engineers Inc. for design, permitting, and construction administration services.
- $184,117.00 · Design, permitting, and construction administration services for Santa Clara Regional Beach Access Bramble Grove Addition
Where: Parcel ID No. 23-3S-19-25100-00B-0010
One Seagrove Place Dune Walkover License Agreement
Approved on the the license agreement with One Seagrove Place Owner's Association Inc. for the placement of a dune walkover in conjunction with MIN26-000012.
Eagle Springs Golf & Recreation Center Wessex Sweeper Purchase
Request to approve the purchase of a Wessex MTX-120-E Sweeper for use at Eagle Springs Golf & Recreation Center.
- $7,640.00 · Purchase of Wessex MTX-120-E Sweeper for Eagle Springs Golf & Recreation Center
Other13 items
Minutes Approval
Approved minutes of the June 30, 2026 Regular Meeting and July 21, 2026 Budget on the .
Code Citations Processing MOA Amendment
Approved on the Amendment No. 01 to the Memorandum of Agreement with the Walton County Clerk of Courts & County Comptroller regarding the processing of county citations.
Court Judgment Satisfaction for Probation Fees
Approved on the a court judgment satisfaction for probation fees.
Records Disposition Document No. BLDG2026-001
Approved on the Records Disposition Document No. BLDG2026-001.
Coastal Dune Lakes Advisory Board At-Large Vacancy Advertisement
Approved on the to advertise the At-Large vacancy on the Coastal Dune Lakes Advisory Board.
KONE Elevator Contract Rider Addition
Approved on the KONE Elevator Contract Rider No. 03 adding the Building Department's elevator and the BCC Records Storage's vertical platform lift to the current maintenance contract.
- $1,200.00 · Total per quarter increase for additional elevator and vertical platform lift maintenance
Legal Services of North Florida 50th Anniversary Day Proclamation
Approved on the a proclaiming August 25, 2026 as 'Legal Services of North Florida 50th Anniversary Day'.
Center for Independent Living of Northwest Florida Recognition
Approved on the a recognizing the Center for Independent Living of Northwest Florida and commending its efforts to raise awareness of the rights of persons with disabilities.
Draft 2027-2032 Strategic Plan Presentation
Presentation of the draft 2027-2032 Strategic Plan Core Values and Strategic Priority Areas by the County Administrator.
Panhandle Landowner Assistance Expo 2026 Announcement
Announcement of Panhandle Landowner Assistance Expo 2026 by the Extension Director.
Beach Stewards Handheld GPS Units Procurement
Update and request for direction regarding the procurement of four handheld GPS units for Beach Stewards.
Choctawhatchee Estuary Program Restructuring and Alliance Approval
Request to approve dissolution of the Choctawhatchee Estuary Program (CBAEP) , opt-in and approve the Choctawhatchee Basin Alliance Estuary Program Steering Council, authorize the Chairman to sign the Choctawhatchee Basin Alliance Program Steering Council Membership Adoption Agreement, and appoint Primary and Alternative Steering Committee Board Members and Staff Contact.
Staff Recognition
Staff Recognition item added by Commissioner Dan Curry.
Coming up
- August 25, 2026 proclaimed as Legal Services of North Florida 50th Anniversary Day · August 25, 2026
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