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Board of Commissioners Meeting · 2026-05-19 · minutes

[106 El Dorado Drive, Perry, FL 32347 (Sadaytril Smith's home)] Taylor County Board of County Commissioners approved final payments for demolition and reconstruction of homes through the HHRP Program. Projects include Michael Barnes ($75,916.80), Sharon Phelps ($92,506.00), Kristina and Robert Hugger ($93,579.00), and Randolph Copeland ($64,396.80). A change order for rehabilitation of Sadaytril Smith's home was approved for $3,425.00. The board also approved the 2026 Airport Improvement Program and Airport Infrastructure Grant applications for the taxiway realignment project at Perry Foley Airport and recommended awarding the project to Anderson Columbia for $1,731,830.03, contingent on FAA funding. The McDaniel Road widening/resurfacing project and the 13th and Central USACE floodplain mitigation project were considered for award. Final payment for the courthouse parking lot cleaning, sealing, and restriping was approved for $11,308.00. Budget transfers for signs at Hodges Park and Glenn Ratliff Memorial Sports Complex were considered. Resolutions for unanticipated and shortfall monies in various funds were adopted. Bids for roadside right-of-way mowing were received. A public request regarding building permit #30830 was tabled. A quarterly update from the Taylor County Development Authority was provided. The board discussed recognition of service for Shirley Garvin and appointed three individuals to the Doctor Memorial Hospital Board of Directors. A request for speed humps at the end of CR-14 was discussed. Solid waste operations were discussed due to a full roll-off site. The board approved grant agreements and resolutions for the taxiway realignment phase 2 project and a new hangar at Perry-Foley Airport. A draft settlement agreement with Ponchos Cantina and Grill was approved. A draft interlocal agreement for the distribution of the 6-cent local option gas tax with the City of Perry was approved. [Perry Foley Airport, Perry, Florida] Taylor County Board of County Commissioners is seeking federal assistance for taxiway realignments at the Perry Foley Airport in Perry, Florida. The project is estimated to cost $1,404,261.61, with $1,334,048.53 in federal funding requested. The proposed project start date is July 1, 2026, and the end date is November 30, 2026. The application is for construction only. [108 Industrial Park Drive, Perry, FL 32347] Taylor County Board of County Commissioners is undertaking taxiway realignments at Perry Foley Airport, located at 108 Industrial Park Drive, Perry, FL 32347. The project involves removal of asphalt and base, grading, drainage, new base and asphalt, pavement markings, taxiway edge lighting, sodding, erosion control, and maintenance of traffic. The total project cost is estimated at $1,404,262, with $1,334,049 requested as Federal Share. The project will be publicly advertised and awarded to the lowest responsive bidder. AVCON, Inc. is providing bid and construction phase services for a fee of $99,800. A geotechnical subconsultant will provide material acceptance testing for $12,000, and a surveyor will provide an as-built survey for $8,000. The construction duration is estimated at 150 days to substantial completion and 180 days to final completion. [Perry Foley Airport] Taylor County Board of County Commissioners is applying for $406,000.00 in Airport Improvement Program (AIP) funds for Taxiway Realignments - Construction Only at Perry Foley Airport. The project is scheduled to start on July 1, 2026, and end on November 30, 2026. The application includes certifications regarding conflicts of interest and lobbying. No public comment is mentioned in this document. [108 Industrial Park Drive, Perry, FL 32347] This document outlines the application and approval process for federal assistance for airport improvement projects, specifically focusing on the Taxiway Realignments project at Perry Foley Airport. It details the project schedule, budget, and certifications required by the sponsor, Taylor County. The project involves the removal of asphalt and base, grading, drainage, installation of new base and asphalt, pavement markings, taxiway edge lighting, sodding, erosion control, and traffic maintenance. The total project cost is estimated at $427,368, with $406,000 in Federal Share requested and $21,368 in other shares. AVCON, Inc. is providing bid and construction phase services for a fee of $99,800, which includes subconsultant services for material testing and surveying. The project is scheduled for bid advertisement on March 18, 2026, bid opening on April 17, 2026, and award recommendation on April 29, 2026. Construction completion is estimated to be 180 days following the Notice to Proceed. [Perry Foley Airport] Taylor County Board of County Commissioners is seeking to undertake taxiway realignments at Perry Foley Airport. This project is part of the Airport Improvement Program (AIP). The project involves construction only. The sponsor has certified compliance with federal standards for project plans, specifications, procurement, and conflict of interest. Key dates and specific project numbers are not stated. [1st Avenue South & CR 361; case FPN 435683-3-58-01] Taylor County Board of County Commissioners is amending the budget for the DOT/1st Ave & CR 361 Sidewalk Fund for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2026. This amendment includes additional funding of $417,754 for LAP Grant Revenue and $412,534 for Contractual Services. The project involves the construction of a sidewalk on 1st Avenue South & CR 361, spanning 0.411 miles. A supplemental agreement #3 was executed on May 23, 2025, for this project, adding $248,083 in funding. The project is identified as FPN 435683-3-58-01. Taylor County Board of County Commissioners is amending the General Fund budget for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2026, to reflect unanticipated monies for the Restore Act/Stein BR Bypass project. This amendment includes $115,009 in revenue and $115,009 for Contractual Services. The project is related to Restore Act/Hodges Pk Rehab. Taylor County Board of County Commissioners is amending the General Fund budget for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2026, to reflect unanticipated monies for Canal Dredging/SA Idalia. This amendment includes $83,533 in revenue and $83,533 for Capital/Infrastructure and Rehabilitation. The project involves canal dredging. Taylor County Board of County Commissioners is amending the Affordable Housing Fund (2022-2023 Grant) budget for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2026. This amendment includes $60,000 in revenue and $60,000 for Demolition/Construction. The project is related to the SHIP Grant. Taylor County Board of County Commissioners is amending the Affordable Housing Fund (2023-2024 Grant) budget for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2026. This amendment includes $100,000 in revenue and $90,000 for Rehabilitation and $10,000 for Homebuyers Assistance. The project is related to the SHIP Grant. Taylor County Board of County Commissioners is amending the General Fund budget for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2026, for the SHIP Disaster - Idalia project. This amendment includes $724,438 in revenue and $698,130 for Rehabilitation and $26,308 for Demolition/Construction. The project is related to SHIP Disaster - Idalia. [Stein Coast Park] Taylor County Board of County Commissioners is amending the General Fund budget for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2026, for the RIF/DOC Stein Coast Pk Planning project. This amendment includes $50,000 in revenue and $50,000 for Contractual Services. The project is related to RIF/DOC Stein Coast Pk Planning. Taylor County Board of County Commissioners is amending the Airport Fund budget for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2026, for the FDOT AVGAS Fuel Farm Project. This amendment includes $95,228 for Capital/Infrastructure. The project is related to the FDOT AVGAS Fuel Farm Project. Taylor County Board of Commissioners approved budget amendments for the fiscal period ending September 30, 2026. These amendments involve adjustments to various funds, including the Airport Fund, General Fund, and CDBG Grant Fund, reflecting unanticipated monies or shortfalls for specific purposes. Specific projects include FDOT-AVGAS Fuel Farm improvements, FDOT-Vault Generator System, Spring Warrior Boat Ramp, 911/PSAP Upgrade Project, FAA/Taxi Realign Design, Airport Lease, FWC Artificial Reef Construction and Monitoring Grants, SCOP Road Project Plantation Road, and CDBG Housing Demolition/Construction. The total budget adjustments across these funds are not explicitly aggregated into a single figure but are detailed within their respective accounts. Taylor County Board of Commissioners approved a resolution to amend the budget for the fiscal period ending September 30, 2026, to include $5,000 for the FOOT Vault Generator System and $5,000 for Contractual Services related to it. This amendment affects the Airport Fund. Taylor County Board of Commissioners approved a resolution to amend the budget for the fiscal period ending September 30, 2026, to transfer funds for the Spring Warrior Boat Ramp project. This includes $2,500 for Contractual Services, $500 for R&M Bldg & Grounds, $500 for Gen Oper. Supplies, and $500 for Signs/Materials. This amendment affects the General Fund. Taylor County Board of Commissioners approved a resolution to amend the budget for the fiscal period ending September 30, 2026, to include $115,175 for the 911 Rural County Maintenance (Fall) Grant, specifically for Capital Outlay - Equipment. This amendment affects the General Fund. Taylor County Board of Commissioners approved a resolution to amend the budget for the fiscal period ending September 30, 2026, to include $90,020 for the 911/PSAP Upgrade Project, specifically for Capital Outlay - Equipment. This amendment affects the General Fund. Taylor County Board of Commissioners approved a resolution to amend the budget for the fiscal period ending September 30, 2026, to include $91,922 for FAA/Taxi Realign Design, specifically for Contractual Services. This amendment affects the Airport Fund. Taylor County Board of Commissioners approved a resolution to amend the budget for the fiscal period ending September 30, 2026, to include $200,000 for the Volunteer Florida Grant (EM), $8,264 for Salaries/Wages, $750 for FICA/MED, $6,000 for Petroleum Products, $121,986 for Contractual Services, $48,000 for Materials, and $15,000 for Equipment <$5,000. This amendment affects the General Fund. Taylor County Board of Commissioners approved a resolution to amend the budget for the fiscal period ending September 30, 2026, to include $34,500 for Airport Lease - land and $34,500 for Airport Ops - Capital/Equipment. This amendment affects the Airport Fund. Taylor County Board of Commissioners approved a resolution to amend the budget for the fiscal period ending September 30, 2026, to include $60,000 for FWC Artificial Reef Construction Grant, specifically for Contractual Services. This amendment affects the General Fund. Taylor County Board of Commissioners approved a resolution to amend the budget for the fiscal period ending September 30, 2026, to include $16,000 for FWC Artificial Reef Monitoring Grant, specifically for Contractual Services. This amendment affects the General Fund. [Plantation Rd from SR-55(US 19) to SR-20(US27)] Taylor County Board of Commissioners approved a resolution to amend the budget for the fiscal period ending September 30, 2026, for the SCOP Road Project Plantation Road. This includes $2,505,889 for SCOP Grant - Revenue, $340,000 for Professional Services, $2,165,589 for Contractual Services, and $300 for Legal Advertising. The project involves design, construction, and CEI for widening/resurfacing Plantation Road from SR-55 (US 19) to SR-20 (US 27). The total estimated project cost is $2,505,889.00. Taylor County Board of Commissioners approved a resolution to amend the budget for the fiscal period ending September 30, 2026, to reduce the CDBG Grant Fund budget by $83,787 for Housing Demolition/Construction. This amendment affects the CDBG Grant Fund. [case PO# 20261071] Taylor County Board of Commissioners is soliciting sealed bids for Roadside Right-of-Way Mowing. Qualified firms or individuals must submit bids by May 19, 2026, to the Clerk of Court. Bids will be opened on May 19, 2026. Bid documents can be obtained from the Clerk of Court. The County reserves the right to reject any or all bids and is not bound to award based on the lowest price. A local business preference of five percent may be assigned. [Perry Foley Airport; case Financial Management Project No: 443552-3-94-26] Taylor County Board of County Commissioners and the State of Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) have entered into a Public Transportation Grant Agreement for the Perry Foley Airport Taxiway Realignment Project Phase 2. The project has an estimated cost of $6,250,000, with FDOT contributing a maximum of $500,000 (8% of eligible costs). The agreement covers the design and construction of the taxiway realignment. The term of the agreement is from the effective date through March 31, 2029. The document outlines detailed terms and conditions for financial assistance, project responsibilities, payment, auditing, and contract requirements. [Perry-Foley Airport; case PFL0014389] This document outlines the terms and conditions of a Public Transportation Grant Agreement between the State of Florida Department of Transportation and an unnamed Agency. It details requirements for contractors and subcontractors, including prohibitions on using discriminatory vendors, ensuring contractor responsibility, and prohibiting lobbying with grant funds. It also mandates the use of E-Verify for employment eligibility verification. A specific project is described: PERRY-FOLEY APT DESIGN & CONSTRUCT TAXIWAY REALIGNMENT PH2, located at Perry-Foley Airport in Perry, Florida. The project scope includes various construction elements for taxiway rehabilitation/reconstruction, such as excavation, pavement work, lighting systems, signage, and drainage. The total financial assistance for this project is $6,250,000.00, comprising $500,000.00 in State funds, $125,000.00 in Local funds, and $5,625,000.00 in Federal funds. The agreement specifies requirements for design and construction, including the need for a Notice to Proceed before construction begins, contractor prequalification, and the provision of Construction Engineering Inspection (CEI) services by a Department-prequalified consultant. It also details insurance requirements, indemnification clauses, and environmental compliance responsibilities. The Agency is responsible for obtaining permits and ensuring compliance with various federal, state, and local regulations, as well as Department standards. [Perry Foley Airport; case 446364-J-94-26] Taylor County Board of County Commissioners and the State of Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) have formalized an agreement for the Design & Construction of a New Hangar at Perry Foley Airport. The project has an estimated cost of $1,000,000, with FDOT funding a maximum of $500,000 (50% of eligible costs). The agreement is for the period from the Effective Date through June 30, 2029. The project involves aviation grant program funding. [Perry-Foley Airport; case PFL0015721] This document is a Public Transportation Grant Agreement between the State of Florida Department of Transportation and an Agency for the Design & Construction of a New Hangar (PFL0015721) at Perry-Foley Airport in Perry, FL. The total financial assistance awarded is $1,000,000.00, with $500,000.00 allocated for Environmental/Design/Construction phases. The agreement outlines various terms and conditions, including audit requirements, restrictions on convicted or discriminatory vendors, prohibitions on lobbying with funds, and requirements for E-Verify employment eligibility checks. It also details indemnification, insurance requirements, and specific terms for construction, including design standards, right-of-way usage, and inspection services. The Agency is responsible for compliance with all applicable laws and regulations, including environmental and safety standards. The project scope includes consultant and design fees, survey, permitting, construction inspection, demolition, pavement, drainage, utilities, building construction, and security systems. [21239 Keaton Beach Drive, Keaton Beach, Taylor County, Florida; case Poncho's v. Taylor County] This document outlines a settlement agreement between Taylor County and Ponchos Cantina & Grille, LLC, Ponchos 76, LLC, and Luis Alfonso Bautista Pulido regarding property at 21239 Keaton Beach Drive, Keaton Beach, Taylor County, Florida. The agreement grants a variance for a setback encroachment of a structure and a floodplain management variance for restroom facilities, subject to specific construction guidelines and engineer-certified plans. It also addresses parking and food truck operations, acknowledging state preemption of certain regulations, and confirms the county's lack of ordinances prohibiting alcohol sales. The county agrees to certify that no zoning ordinance prohibits alcohol sales in the Mixed Use Urban Development zoning district. Ponchos must provide structural certification for the building. Upon county approval of structural certification, Ponchos can commence business operations, including food, beverage, and alcohol service, regardless of pending floodplain compliance measures. The agreement includes mutual releases of claims related to past disputes, with conditions precedent for the releases to take effect. This document is an Interlocal Agreement between Taylor County, Florida, and the City of Perry, Florida, establishing a distribution formula for the proceeds of a local option gas tax. The agreement specifies that Taylor County will receive 70% of the tax proceeds, and the City of Perry will receive 30%. This agreement is set to take effect on January 1, 2027, and will terminate on December 31, 2032. It also outlines requirements for providing distribution proportions to the State of Florida Department of Revenue and filing the agreement with the Clerk of the Circuit Court. [Webb Lane in the Sugar Hill Estates area, Taylor County, Florida; case K & L Investments, LLC v. Taylor County] This document is a settlement agreement between Taylor County, Florida, and K & L INVESTMENTS, LLC, concerning Parcel 09595-850 located on Webb Lane in the Sugar Hill Estates area, Taylor County, Florida. The dispute centers on road frontage requirements imposed by Taylor County Ordinance 2006-14, which K & L contends should not apply to their property that predates the ordinance. The agreement requires the County to execute and record a 'Notice of Vested Rights' declaring that the property has vested rights to residential development and is not subject to the road frontage requirements. Upon recording, the County will process building permit applications for the property without regard to these requirements, provided other regulations are met. The agreement includes mutual releases of claims, with conditions precedent for the releases to become effective, including the County's execution of the notice and K & L's recording of it within 60 days. [Webb Lane] This document is a Notice of Vested Rights related to a Settlement Agreement between K & L Investments, LLC and Taylor County. The property in question, Parcel 09595-850 on Webb Lane in the Sugar Hill Estates area, has a vested right to residential development that predates Taylor County Ordinance 2006-14, which imposed road frontage requirements. Therefore, these requirements will not be applied to this property, and a building permit will not be denied solely on that basis. This vested right runs with the land for K & L Investments, LLC and its successors. The settlement agreement also states that the prevailing party in any enforcement action is entitled to recover attorney's fees and costs. The agreement itself is confidential except as required by law or court order.