Bay County public meetings in 2021
26 substantive meetings from 2021, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Regular Meeting
The Board of County Commissioners will vote on several infrastructure contracts, budget amendments, and housing plans. The meeting includes public hearings for land use amendments and zone changes in the Panama City Beach area.
- Contract award to Anderson Columbia Co., Inc. for FY22 Annual Resurfacing - Phase 1 Local Roads for $5,684,908.02
- Award to Gulf Coast Utility Contractors, LLC for FEMA Pipe Repairs Phase I and II Re-Bid Project for $2,274,441.00
- Additional $2,000,000 FDOT agreement for design of Phase III of Philip Griffitts Sr. Parkway
- Public hearings for zone changes and land use amendments at 1716 N. East Ave and the corner of N. East Ave and 17th St.
- Approval of the Bay County Local Housing Assistance Plan (LHAP) and a Housing Program Management contract with Rebuild Bay
Regular Meeting
The Board of County Commissioners will consider adopting a Commercial Property Assessed Clean Energy (C-PACE) program. The meeting includes several consent items regarding budget amendments, ARPA fund distributions for employee premium pay, and various interagency agreements.
- Proposed adoption of the Commercial Property Assessed Clean Energy (C-PACE) program
- Settlement agreement with Medicare for $869,491.50 regarding EMS overpayment
- FY 2022 Budget Amendment including ARPA premium pay for Tax Collector, Property Appraiser, and Supervisor of Election employees
- Approval of final plat for Holley Lane Townhomes
- Sheriff's request for $5,000 from the Federal Seizure Account for investigation 'buy' money
Regular Meeting
The Board of County Commissioners will vote on several high-value construction and design contracts, including courthouse renovations and a new complex. The meeting also includes public hearings for multiple zoning changes and comprehensive plan amendments.
- Award construction of Bay Dunes Complex to Highland Wake Construction, LLC for $2,652,300
- Design services for Bay County Courthouse 1st and 2nd floor renovations for $207,200
- Purchase of 14 dispatcher workstations from Xybix Systems, Inc for $164,317.27
- Design of Emergency Services/Criminal Justice Safe Room for $176,621
- Public hearings for zoning changes at 5935 & 6121 Highway 22 and Bay Point DRI
Regular Meeting
The Board of County Commissioners is meeting to consider redistricting county districts based on 2020 census data. The body is also reviewing several budget amendments and awarding multiple infrastructure and service contracts.
- Public hearing to consider redistricting County Commissioner districts
- Contract award to BCL Civil Contractors Inc. for CR30 Front Beach Sidewalk Phase I & II for $1,840,393.32
- Contract award for Septic to Sewer and North Bay Wastewater Design Services Project for $1,140,094.00
- Contract award to American Sand and Asphalt Paving for FY21 Urban Local Dirt Roads Project for $864,770.50
- Change Order for Library Hardening to Glass Ventures, Inc. for $117,000
Regular Meeting
The Board of County Commissioners will discuss a 3-year Hurricane Michael recovery update and a modification to the Hurricane Michael Revenue Note, Series 2019C. The meeting includes several public hearings for planned unit developments and zoning amendments. The board is also reviewing budget amendments and various service contracts.
- Public hearings for PUDs at Bridgewater Way and OakCrest Subdivision
- Proposed zone change to 'C-4' Research and Design for 1924, 1927, and 1930 Fulton Street
- Modification of the Hurricane Michael Revenue Note, Series 2019C
- Authorization of road rights-of-way for the Visit Panama City Beach Ironman on November 6, 2021
- Approval of the final plat for College Station Phase 3 Subdivision
Regular Meeting
The Bay County Board of County Commissioners is reviewing several infrastructure contracts and grant agreements. The body is deciding on awards for courthouse construction, road work, and water treatment plant repairs.
- Courthouse construction contract for GAC Contractors, Inc. in the amount of $12,579,567
- Titus Connector Road Project contract for Roberts and Roberts Inc. in the amount of $3,015,396.11
- Water Treatment Plant Train 1 Concrete & Coating Repairs contract for John Rohrer Contracting Company for $1,499,938.00
- FDOT Section 5311 Non-Urban Public Transportation Grant Agreement for $200,000.00
- Final plat approval for Latitude at Watersound Area I Phase 3B and 3C
Regular Meeting
The Board of County Commissioners will discuss financing for a new courthouse and landfill cell. The meeting includes several public hearings on zoning changes and the adoption of the FY 2022 Fees & Fines Schedule.
- Proposed $15M loan for a new courthouse and $20M loan for a new landfill cell
- Contract award of $2,230,989.43 to Roberts and Roberts, Inc. for Nehi Rd Dirt Road Stabilization
- Contract award of $200,000.00 to Kenny Strange Electric and Service Company, Inc. for library electrical hardening
- Contract award of $217,500.00 to Odyssey Manufacturing Company for Ferric Sulfate tank installation
- Zoning change requests for 8012 HWY 2301 and 68 acres north of Skunk Valley Road
Special Meeting
The Board of County Commissioners is meeting to consider adopting the final FY 2022 budget and millage rates. The board will also review mandatory funding and public health service contracts for the 2021-2022 period.
- Proposed FY 2022 Final Budget totaling $450,556,406
- Proposed Final Millage Rate of 6.0162 mills (a 4.12% increase over the rolled-back rate)
- Health Department contract for $1,547,542
- Medical Examiner Interlocal with Counties contract for $1,098,523
- Life Management Center contract for $385,000
Special Meeting
The Board of County Commissioners is meeting to consider and approve the tentative budget and millage rates for fiscal year 2022. The proposed budget totals $450,556,406. A final budget hearing is scheduled for September 21, 2021.
- Proposed FY 2022 tentative budget of $450,556,406
- Proposed total millage rate of 6.0162 mills
- Proposed aggregate millage rate of 5.0639 mills, a 4.12% increase over the rolled-back rate
- General Fund tentative millage rate of 4.3207 mills
- M.S.T.U. Fire Protection Tax tentative millage rate of 1.3800 mills
Regular Meeting
The Board of County Commissioners will discuss amending the FY 2020-2021 budget and updating precinct boundaries. The meeting includes public hearings on contractor licensing, solar farm regulations, and multiple special assessment rate resolutions.
- FY 2021 Budget Amendment for General, Transportation, Half Cent Surtax, COVID, and Utility funds
- Proposal to consolidate 44 precinct boundaries into 26
- Annual Rate Resolutions for Kings Point Dredging, Stormwater, Property Abatement, and Street Lights assessments
- Proposed ordinance to dissolve the Cedar Grove Morningside Community Development District
- Text amendments to the Bay Walton Sector Plan and Solar Farm Land Development Regulations
Regular Meeting
The Board of County Commissioners will vote on several infrastructure contracts, including road resurfacing and wastewater plant repairs. The meeting also includes public hearings regarding land use amendments and a new special assessment fund.
- Road resurfacing contracts for CR 389 ($1,234,668.87) and local roads ($1,989,161.29)
- Contract for Bay County Sheriff's Office parking lot resurfacing for $213,107.80
- Military Point Advanced Wastewater Treatment Plant Reject Pond Liner Replacement for $537,357.00
- Public hearing for OakCrest Subdivision PUD at the end of Crooked Lane west of Highway 77
- Proposed ordinance creating the Bay County Local Provider Participation Fund Non-Ad Valorem Special Assessment
Regular Meeting
The Board of County Commissioners will consider several budget amendments, including funds for the Bay County Jail and various Tourist Development Tax funds. Additionally, the board will review a request to allocate up to 10% of tourist development tax collections toward public safety costs.
- Award $214,900 to Glass Ventures Inc. for Bay County Public Library window hardening
- Approve $28,403 for US DOJ Direct Byrnes Local Grant equipment for the Sheriff’s Office
- Consider a $340,000 commitment from Royal American for the Enclave at Northshore project
- Discuss allocation of up to 10% of Tourist Development Tax collections for public safety
- Review American Rescue Plan Act funding agreement for approximately $16.9 million
Regular Meeting
The Board of County Commissioners will consider certifying tentative millage rates for the upcoming fiscal year. Other items include the proposed creation of a Collaborative Services Department and various grant and infrastructure agreements.
- Certification of tentative FY22 maximum millage rates
- Creation of a Collaborative Services Department including Housing, Library, and Transit
- Special assessment rate resolutions for street lighting and stormwater in several areas
- Agreement for CR30 Front Beach Road Sidewalk Phase II construction
- Approval of the 2021 Property Abatement Program initial assessment resolution
Regular Meeting
The Board of County Commissioners is reviewing a resolution to amend the Fiscal Year 2020-2021 budget to account for CARES Act funding and carry-forward grants. The body is also considering several infrastructure contracts and a zoning amendment for the Sand Hills Area.
- Contract with M. Gay Constructors, Inc. for $739,000.00 for Harder's Soccer Field lighting
- Task order for $163,530 to Infrastructure Solution Services for the Military Point Advanced Wastewater Treatment Facility
- Public hearing for Large Scale Amendment LPA 21-105 in the Sand Hills Area north of Skunk Valley Road
- Proposed ordinance amending penalties for double red flag swimming violators
- Budget amendments including $8,818,981 in CARES Act funding for the General Fund
Regular Meeting
The Board of County Commissioners will consider several rezoning requests and public hearings. The agenda also includes multiple contract approvals for services ranging from financial auditing to animal control labor.
- Rezoning request for 2234 & 2216 Laurie Ave from R-2 to R-3
- $200,000 grant amendment for Bay County Library hurricane shelter hardening
- $81,291 US DOJ Byrnes Grant for a Real-Time Crime Center
- $460,772 Transportation Disadvantaged Trip & Equipment Grant
- $30,000 FDEP agreement amendment for St. Andrew/St. Joseph Bays Estuary Program
Regular Meeting
The Board of County Commissioners will discuss amending the FY 2021 budget to account for increased tourist tax revenues. The meeting includes decisions on debt refinancing for the Administration Building & Pier and several public hearings regarding land development and right-of-way abandonment.
- FY 2021 Budget Amendment for Tourist Development, Beach Nourishment, and TDC 5th Cent funds
- Refinancing of debt for the Administration Building & Pier awarded to Regions Capital Advantage, Inc.
- Rejection of bid proposals for the Magnolia Beach Multi-Use Path Project
- Public hearing for right-of-way abandonment of the southerly portion of Fulton Street
- Public hearings for text amendments to the Bay Walton Sector Plan (PZ21-064 and PZ21-087)
Regular Meeting
The Board of County Commissioners will review several infrastructure contracts and land development amendments. The meeting includes a public hearing on lighting regulations and the acceptance of the Tyndall Air Force Base Compatible Use Plan.
- S. Silver Lake Road and Silver Lake Road Dirt Road Stabilization contract for $1,396,885.34
- TDC Roof Replacement contract with Ameritech Enterprises, LLC for $141,300
- Water and Wastewater Utility System Hydraulic Modeling amendment for $148,900
- Public hearing for PZ 21-065 Lighting LDR Text Amendments
- Property exchange contract with Cramer Beach Properties, LLC
Regular Meeting
The Board of County Commissioners is reviewing several items including hurricane recovery funding, emergency services contracts, and utility connections. Discussions include disaster debris removal processes and telecommunications construction on US 98.
- Ratification of Hurricane Sally State of Florida funding agreement
- Task order for PowerComm USA, LLC to construct fiber optic system on US 98: $495,072.50
- Approval of NG911 contracts with DataMark and RapidDeploy
- E-911 hardware refresh and support services via Intrado and Converge-1
- Tyndall AFB new 6-inch water service connection at Research Rd. and Hwy 98
Regular Meeting
The Board of County Commissioners will discuss a budget amendment and several land-use changes, including a zoning change for 1910 Cauley Avenue. The body is also reviewing contracts for road work and environmental monitoring.
- Wildwood Road Improvements contract award to C.W. Roberts Contracting, Inc. for $627,922.05
- Proposed zoning change for 0.7 acres at 1910 Cauley Avenue from R-1 Single-Family to C-3 General Commercial
- Proposed Planned Unit Development (PZ 21-017) on Highway 77 between Daffin Lake and McCormick Roads
- Ordinance to repeal Bay County Local Preference in Purchasing
- Contracts with Panama City Beach Turtle Watch, Inc. for 2021 sea turtle monitoring and Leave No Trace enforcement
Regular Meeting
The Board of County Commissioners is reviewing a consent agenda featuring budget amendments, law enforcement funding, and interlocal agreements. The body will also discuss the reopening of East Pass and affordable housing nominations.
- Contract award of $327,600 to Anderson Columbia Co., Inc. for Old Bicycle Road over Laird Bayou Bridge Repair
- Proposed lease agreement with the City of Panama City for the St. Andrews School property
- Budget amendment to recognize a $13,100 private contribution to the Bay County Library
- Sheriff's requests for $9,165 from the Special Law Enforcement Trust Fund and $5,000 from the Federal Seizure Account
- Authorization of road rights-of-way for the Ironman Gulf Coast 70.3 triathlon on May 15, 2021
Regular Meeting
The Board of County Commissioners will discuss reducing solid waste tipping fees and funding a new appraisal computer system. The meeting includes public hearings for land use and zoning changes for properties off Highway 98 in the Mexico Beach area.
- Proposed reduction of solid waste tipping fee from $56.73 per ton to $36.00 per ton
- Request for $50,000 for a new computer-assisted mass appraisal (CAMA) system
- Purchase of 55 Bosch Traffic Cameras for $173,248.90
- Medicaid repayment for ambulance billing errors in the amount of $168,322
- Public hearings for Sugar Sands zoning changes and Farmdale PUD modification off Highway 98
Regular Meeting
The Board of County Commissioners is deciding on several consent items, including vaccine procurement and budget amendments. The meeting also includes a public hearing regarding a zoning change for properties on Joan Avenue.
- Purchase order to Walk On Clinic, Inc. for $1,560,600 for seven months of COVID-19 vaccinations
- Contract award to MRD Associates, Inc. for $1,000,000 for the East Pass Feasibility Study
- Proposed zone change of 3.6 acres from R-1 to R-3 for 2501 and 2527 Joan Avenue
- FY 2021 Budget Amendment including $6,018,070 in RESTORE Act federal grant revenue
- Interlocal Agreement with Okaloosa County for Artificial Reef Monitoring Services
Regular Meeting
The Board of County Commissioners will discuss a budget amendment for the April 2021 school board referendum and a road stabilization project. The body is also reviewing disaster consulting task orders and a zone change request for Joan Avenue.
- Contract award of $454,097.81 to Roberts and Roberts, Inc. for Wiregrass Blvd and West Smith Rd dirt road stabilization
- Budget amendment to the FY 2020-2021 General Fund to recognize $224,358 in revenue and expenses for the April 20, 2021, Bay District School Board Referendum Election
- Ratification of a $470,000 agreement with the Florida Department of Environmental Protection for the Northwest Florida Estuary Programs
- Proposed zone change of 3.6 acres from R-1 to R-3 at 2501 and 2527 Joan Avenue
- Approval of the final plat for Latitude at Watersound Area I Phase 2
Regular Meeting
The Board of County Commissioners will discuss authorizing a 1.00 mill ad valorem tax referendum for the Bay District School Board. The meeting includes several contract awards for infrastructure and the expansion of the Tourist Development Tax District.
- Proposed 1.00 mill ad valorem tax referendum for Bay District School Board
- Water Treatment Plant Operations Building reconstruction contract for $2,325,641.00
- FY20 Annual Resurfacing Phase III local roads contract for $1,291,649.65
- Vacuum truck purchase for $445,524.00
- Public hearing to expand Tourist Development Tax District to St. Joe Company areas in Breakfast Point East
Regular Meeting
The Board of County Commissioners is meeting to vote on several infrastructure contracts and COVID-19 emergency extensions. The agenda includes approvals for facility renovations, transit grants, and subdivision platting.
- Emergency replacement of 140-ton chiller at Bay County Health Department for $187,676.89
- CR30 Front Beach Road Sidewalk Phase III design contract for $104,770.45
- Ratification of COVID-19 Local State of Emergency Extensions 41, 42, and 43
- Approval of final plat for Laguna Haven subdivision
- License agreements for COVID vaccine site at 5308 E Highway 98
Regular Meeting
The Board of County Commissioners will review several consent items, including COVID-19 emergency extensions and personnel policy updates. The body is also considering the cancellation of a scheduled 3% increase in solid waste tipping fees.
- Rescind 3% solid waste tipping fee increase (currently $56.73 per ton)
- Ratify COVID-19 Local State of Emergency Extensions 39 & 40
- Ratify modified purchase order for COVID-19 testing with Walk On Clinic, Inc.
- Approve revised 2021 Compensation Plan Tables and Personnel Policy Manual
- Approve FDOT agreements for CR 30 Sidewalk Phase I construction and Phase III design