July 28, 2026 Agenda Packet Published

Commissioners - 4th Tuesday · 2026-07-28 · agenda_packet

L & K Contractors will provide a progress update on the Blue Springs Sewer Project. [World Equestrian Center in Ocala, FL] Discussion regarding the 2026 Florida Rural Economic Development Summit in Ocala, FL, and available reimbursable scholarship opportunities. Board adoption of a Resolution for the sale of the surplus Market Building. [2706 Obert Rd, Cottondale] Request for an extension to a temporary recreational vehicle residential development order for Caleb Riley at 2706 Obert Rd, Cottondale. The property owner, Steven Riley, requested the extension due to job and monetary setbacks. Planning staff recommended denial, citing the 18-month limit. The Planning Commission recommended approval for an additional 12 months. [Approximately 2,900 feet south of Rocky Creek Road and 1,080 feet west of Mt. Cello Road] Board review of a Variance to Jackson County Code of Ordinances Section 42-56 to exclude a 40-acre parcel conveyed in February 2026 from the Pinebrook Ranches LLC subdivision plat. The applicant requests relief from the requirement that a 40-acre parcel split from the same parcel within a 12-month period be incorporated into the proposed subdivision plat. The Planning Commission recommended denial. [6112 Old Spanish Trail] Board approval to set a public hearing for a General Development Order modification for Spanish Trail Lumber at 6112 Old Spanish Trail. The modification involves adding 38,768 square feet of building area and 48,787 square feet of asphalt area. The Planning Commission recommended approval to set the public hearing. Presentation by L & K Contractors on the Blue Springs Sewer Project progress. [Public Works Facility; case 4673-337-R] Board approval of HMGP Grant Agreement 4673-337-R for Public Works Hardening. The project will provide wind protection and backup power to the Public Works Facility, including roof replacement and hurricane-rated window/door installations, and a 150-kW generator. The total project cost is estimated at $832,336.00, with HMGP funding 75% ($624,252.00) and the County providing a match of $208,084.00. [Jackson Hospital] Board approval of Change Order #4 with Wehr Constructors for the Jackson Hospital Air Purification Project. The change order allocates $35,526.77 from contingency for HVAC controls and recommissioning of the 3rd floor. The project is fully grant funded. [Indian Springs] Board approval of Indian Springs Sewer Phase 2B Closeout Documents. [CR164 Blue Springs Road from Sylvania Plantation Road to Butler Road] Board approval of a Task Work Order with Alday-Howell for the design of CR164 Blue Springs Road from Sylvania Plantation Road to Butler Road in the amount of $452,579. [Barber Road; case 2526-20] Board approval to award RFQ 2526-20 Barber Road Lift Station rehab to Mainline Construction at $1,087,605.36. This project is funded by Florida Commerce Rural Infrastructure Fund (RIF). [case EDA Grant 04-79-07448] Board approval of Amendment #3 with the U.S. Department of Commerce (DOC) to EDA Grant 04-79-07448 for Project Blue Sky. The amendment extends the Construction Period to May 28, 2027, and the award period to September 30, 2027. The project is expected to be completed by September 30, 2026. [Blue Springs Sewer Project; case Grant Agreement 17-061] Board approval of Amendment #8 with Northwest Florida Water Management District (NWFWMD) for Blue Springs Sewer Project Phase 3A (Grant Agreement 17-061) and Work Authorization Amendment #2 with Alday Howell Engineering. This amendment revises the expiration date to March 31, 2030, and increases the grant amount to $15,758,035.47. It adds funding to Phase 2 & 3A construction and 3A Project Management/CEI. Alday Howell will be allowed to bid Phase 3A. L&K Contracting is required to attend Board meetings to report project status. [Graceville] Board approval of an Economic Development Incentive (EDI) Agreement with the Jackson County Economic Development Committee (JCEDC) for Project Fast (McDonalds in Graceville). The agreement outlines terms for eligible economic development incentives, contingent upon meeting performance requirements. The JCEDC will administer the agreement and disburse funds. Board approval of the Purchase & Sale Agreement with Eco Development North FL, LLC for Project CleanHealth. The agreement is for five (5) acres at $25,000 with an option to purchase an additional five (5) acres within five (5) years at the same price. The agreement allows 36 months for construction completion, or the County may have the right to repurchase. [2489 Shumard Oak Blvd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-2100 (Division contact); 2819 Panhandle Road, Marianna, Florida 32466 (Sub-Recipient contact)] This document is an agreement between the Florida Division of Emergency Management and a Sub-Recipient for a project with a total maximum reimbursement of $618,163.25. The agreement period is from April 25, 2023, to May 31, 2028. The Sub-Recipient, represented by Keith Maddox at 2819 Panhandle Road, Marianna, Florida 32466, is responsible for performing work as outlined in Attachment A (Budget and Scope of Work). The agreement details various compliance requirements, including federal and state laws, procurement standards, record retention, audit procedures, and reporting obligations. It also outlines remedies for default and termination conditions. The agreement specifies contact persons for the Division: Jessica Anderson (Grant Manager) and Kathleen Marshall (Alternate Grant Manager), both located at 2489 Shumard Oak Blvd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-2100. [4765 Pelt Street, Marianna, Florida 32446; case HMGP DR-4673-337-R; FEMA-4673-DR-FL] Jackson County is undertaking a Hazard Mitigation Grant Program (HMGP) project to retrofit the Public Works Administration Headquarters at 4765 Pelt Street, Marianna, Florida 32446. The project includes replacing the existing roof with a code-compliant roof, installing hurricane-rated products on windows and doors, and installing a 150-kW emergency generator with an automatic transfer switch. The total project cost is $832,336.00, with a federal share of $624,252.00 and a non-federal share of $208,084.00. The project is funded under FEMA-4673-DR-FL, with a FEMA award date of March 9, 2026, and a period of performance ending May 31, 2028. The Sub-Recipient, Jackson County, must procure qualified contractors and adhere to federal, state, and local regulations, including specific procurement steps to encourage participation from small and minority businesses and women's business enterprises. The document outlines detailed tasks, deliverables, project conditions, and financial consequences for non-compliance. There is no mention of public comment or stakeholder sentiment in this section. [case AJ030] Jackson County has been awarded a FDLE Law Enforcement Salary Assistance Grant (LESA) for its Correctional Facility. The grant, totaling $884,243.00, will be used from July 1, 2026, to June 30, 2027, to increase base salaries and associated employer-paid benefits for deputy sheriffs and correctional officers. The funds are from the Florida General Appropriations Act for the 2026-2027 fiscal year. The county must track disbursements and hours worked, and provide quarterly payroll certifications. Payments will be disbursed in four equal quarterly advances. [3390 Penn Ave, Marianna (formerly 2701 Technology Circle); case AJ030 (Grant Award); Resolution No. _______ (Property Sale)] This document details a grant agreement between the Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE) and Jackson County Board of County Commissioners for Law Enforcement Salary Assistance. The award amount is $884,243.00, with CSFA Number 71.067 and Award Number AJ030. The document outlines extensive audit requirements, reporting procedures, record retention, and standard conditions for state financial assistance awards, including prohibitions on lobbying, requirements for independent contractor status, limitations on advertising, and compliance with civil rights and E-Verify laws. It also details conditions for the purchase or improvement of real property, including security interests and mortgage lien requirements. Separately, it addresses the sale of surplus county property located at 3390 Penn Ave, Marianna (formerly 2701 Technology Circle), identified by Parcel #07-4N-10-0000-0010-0000 and adjacent parcels, to Padgett Primrose Real Estate, LLC for $500,000.00. This sale was approved by the Jackson County Board of County Commissioners on July 28, 2026. This document contains information on three separate projects: 1. A change order for the Endeavor Museum Phase 2 project, involving painting, waterproofing, and seam repair. 2. A change order for the Jackson Hospital Air Purification Project, involving resealing bathroom showers and fixtures. 3. A closeout document for the Indian Springs Sewer Phase 2B project, with a decrease in contract price and an increase in contract time. Change Order #4 for the Endeavor Museum Phase 2 project, which includes painting exposed plywood at window openings, waterproofing of the exterior wall, and repair of windowsill seams. This change order allocates $3,400.00 from project contingency funds. There is no change in the contract amount or time. [case 2324-18] Change Order #3 for the Jackson Hospital Air Purification Project. This change order allocates the remaining $126,711.89 of contingency funding towards construction costs for resealing 3rd-floor patient bathroom showers and fixtures to achieve target room pressurization numbers. The change order adds 47 days to the contract, making the new completion date September 17, 2026. [Appalachee Trail and Wayside Rehab; case 20-036] Closeout documents for Indian Springs Sewer Phase 2B (Appalachee Trail and Wayside Rehab). This change order decreases the contract price by $337,596.75, attributed to the remaining contingent balance on the Contractor's Application for Payment No. 5. The change order also includes a 229-day increase in contract time to account for weather delays and holidays.