20260617 COW Detail Agenda

Committee of the Whole Workshop · 2026-06-17 · agenda_packet

This document is a legislative wrap-up presentation for the Escambia County Board of County Commissioners Committee of the Whole Workshop held on June 17, 2026. It details legislative priorities, budget discussions, property tax reform, and notable bills that passed or died during the legislative session. Specific Escambia County priorities included $1.5 million for Navy Boulevard, $1 million for Carpenter Creek, and $700,000 for 9-1-1 Dispatch. Several bills related to agriculture, land use, and development passed, including HB 399 (Land Use and Development) which streamlines permit approvals for large destination resorts, and HB 803 (Building Permits and Inspections) which directs the Florida Building Commission to adopt uniform commercial and residential permit applications. A significant bill that died was SB 354/HB 299 (Blue Ribbon Projects), which would have established a framework for large-scale developments of at least 15,000 acres exempt from local regulation. The document also outlines upcoming election and session dates.