Bay County public meetings in 2023
22 substantive meetings from 2023, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Regular Meeting
The Board will consider a budget amendment to implement Workday financial and human resources software. Other items include public hearings for land use changes at 6325 Big Daddy Drive and 4701 Bay Point Road. The meeting also addresses transit grants and utility fee ordinances.
- $1,110,287 budget amendment for new Clerk of Court financial software
- $500,000 FDOT Service Development Grant
- Zone change and land use amendment for 6325 Big Daddy Drive
- Public hearing for Bay Point DRI at 4701 Bay Point Road
- Amendment to Water/Sewer Connection Fees Ordinance
Regular Meeting
The Board of County Commissioners is reviewing a resolution to support the creation of the Gulf Coast Transit Authority. The agenda includes several contract awards for infrastructure, including beach access improvements and a bus wash facility. The board will also address public safety radio system payments and various transportation grants.
- $1,669,075 contract award for Bus Wash Facility Construction Project
- $452,442.60 contract for Surf Drive Handicap Beach Access
- $520,000 subagreement with FSU for a climate change impact study
- Resolution supporting the creation of the Gulf Coast Transit Authority
- $943,412 payment release for Public Safety Radio System contract
Regular Meeting
The Board of County Commissioners will review several budget amendments, including a transfer of over $2.1 million for hurricane-related wastewater expenses. The meeting also includes public hearings on land use amendments and zoning changes in the Bay-Walton Sector Plan and Panama City areas.
- Transfer of $2,107,484.41 from Hurricane Michael funds to Advanced Wastewater Treatment Facility
- $4,512,123 contract award to T B Landmark Construction, Inc. for Deer Point Raw Water Line mitigation
- $398,031.92 task order for roadway pavement preservation via Pavement Technology, Inc.
- Public hearing for zone change from R-1 to R-2 at 566 N. Lakeshore Drive
- $156,122 HVAC preventive maintenance agreement for Bay County Jail with Trane U.S. Inc.
Regular Meeting
The Board of County Commissioners will review several budget amendments, utility construction contracts, and land acquisitions. The agenda also includes a public meeting for a $3.2 million fire station grant application.
- Purchase of 1108 Sherman Avenue for $100,000 for storm water retention
- $520,000 Resilient Florida Grant for climate change impact study
- $335,300 contract for Military Point Force Main Extension to Marshall Brothers Construction & Engineering, Inc.
- Public meeting for $3,225,000 USDA Rural Development Grant for Fountain Fire Station Project
- $248,945 contract for Lift Station Generator Replacement Project to Culpepper Construction Company, Inc.
Regular Meeting
The Board of County Commissioners is reviewing several contracts and budget approvals. Key items include a major electrical upgrade for the Bay County Courthouse and authorizing road use for an upcoming triathlon.
- Award $431,775 contract to TCS Electrical Co. for courthouse switchboard replacement
- Authorize negotiations with Geosyntec Consultants, Inc. for Steelfield Road Landfill leachate management design
- Approve use of County road rights-of-way for Ironman Gulf Coast triathlon on Nov 4, 2023
- Award contract to Univar Solutions USA, Inc. for hydrofluosilicic acid at $0.30 per lb.
- Approve FY24 budgets and programs for Panama City Beach CVB, Mexico Beach CDC, and Panama City CDC
Special Meeting
The Board of County Commissioners is conducting a public hearing regarding the FY24 Budget and several annual rate resolutions. These items include updates to stormwater fees, street lighting costs for specific neighborhoods, and property abatement assessments.
- Annual Rate Resolution for Kings Point dredging at $625.14 per lot
- Stormwater utility fees of $40 for residential and $200 for non-residential property
- Street lighting assessments: Ashland ($73), Magnolia Hills ($98), Pretty Way ($142), and Grand Lagoon Shores ($41)
- Final Assessment Resolution for Oakenshaw Road Improvements
- Property abatement assessments for the 2023 program
Regular Meeting
The Board of County Commissioners will review several contract awards and budget amendments. Key items include a large-scale dirt road paving project and various utility and infrastructure repairs.
- $1,635,324.85 contract award for FY23 Urban Dirt Road Paving Project to American Sand and Asphalt Paving
- $231,610 purchase order for Deer Point Dam repairs to In Depth, Inc.
- $169,002 contract for Utilities Services Administration and Laboratory Buildings Roof Replacement
- Ratification of the local State of Emergency for Hurricane Idalia
- FY 2023 Budget Amendment regarding courthouse switchboard replacement and Sports Park operations
Regular Meeting
The Board of County Commissioners will review various items including a five-year public safety software license and property acquisitions. The meeting also includes public hearings for multiple rezoning applications and land use amendments.
- Authorize $403,607.50 purchase of Intrado Spatial Command and Control Map Application software
- Approve $350,000 acquisition of 1716 Vecuna Circle for Hurricane Sally mitigation
- Award $152,758 contract to Hydra Service Inc. for lift station pump replacement
- Review $743,103 Florida Commission for Transportation Disadvantaged grant resolution
- Public hearing for zone change from R-2 to R-5A at 3414 A Street
Regular Meeting
The Board of County Commissioners is reviewing a FY 2023 budget amendment involving code enforcement fines and sports park funding. The agenda also includes requests for water treatment plant upgrades and new ordinances regarding vacation rentals and beach safety.
- Water Treatment Plant Electrical Resiliency Retrofit Grant application for $1,778,269.00
- WesTech contract award for Water Treatment Plant underdrain project up to $1.5 million
- Signal Maintenance and Services, Inc. work order authorization not to exceed $300,000
- FY 2023 Budget Amendment involving code enforcement fines and sports park transfers
- Public hearing for Vacation Rental Inspections Ordinance
Regular Meeting
The County Commission will discuss and vote on amending the Fiscal Year 2022-2023 budget, among other routine administrative items.
- Budget amendment for FY 2022-2023 to adjust revenues and expenditures
- $458,425 contract award for RESTORE Artificial Reef Construction Project
- $1.3M contract award for CR30 Front Beach Road Sidewalk Phase III
- Public hearing on right-of-way abandonment of West 30th Street
- Public hearings on rezoning proposals at Highway 231 and Edwards Road
Regular Meeting
The Board of County Commissioners will review several items including a FY 2022-2023 budget amendment and multiple infrastructure and service contracts. The meeting also includes public hearings for zoning changes and the adoption of a Tourist Development Tax ordinance.
- Purchase order to Coverage One for $385,045.09 for 9-1-1 operator technology
- Contract award to AP Sound Inc. for $516,254.40 for courthouse audio visual systems
- Task Order 6 with Coastal Protection Engineering LLC for $1,289,498.57 for sand search
- Funding of $360,000 for The Arc of the Bay to construct a six-unit group home
- Federal Highway Administration Safe Streets for All grant award of $160,000
Regular Meeting
The County Commission will discuss and vote on amending the FY 2022-2023 budget, including adjustments for grants, scrap metal revenues, and road resurfacing projects.
- Amend FY 2023 Budget to adjust funds for various projects ($5M+)
- Award contract for Bay County Courthouse renovations ($1.97M)
- Award contract for CR 2297 resurfacing project ($3.28M)
Regular Meeting
The Board of County Commissioners will consider several contract awards for road hardening, sidewalk construction, and resiliency design. The agenda also includes a potential property purchase, residential buyouts, and zoning changes in the Youngstown area.
- Award $5,968,130 contract to Ingram Signalization, Inc. for traffic signal mast arm hardening
- Add $500,000 in grant funding for CR30 Front Beach Road Sidewalk Construction Phase III
- Award $552,571 contract to Halff Associates, Inc. for Star Avenue Resiliency Design Project
- Authorize $194,518 task order to STOA Architects for Emergency Services Maintenance Complex
- Discuss potential purchase of Westrock Mill Property (Project Aqua)
Regular Meeting
The Board of County Commissioners will review several contract awards for road, fire station, and utility projects. The agenda also includes a public hearing regarding a large-scale amendment to the Bay Point DRI development plan.
- Contract award of $600,000 for Bay County Fountain Community Complex Fire Station
- Contract award of $490,152.20 for Magnolia Beach Road Shared-Use Path
- Contract award of $209,272.18 for Majette Dunes Parking Lot Resurfacing Project
- Contract award of $187,000.00 for Health Department Roof Restoration
- Public hearing for Bay Point DRI & Large Scale Amendment at 4701 Bay Point Road
Regular Meeting
The Board of County Commissioners will consider several infrastructure and land use items. Key discussions include a multi-million dollar road sediment reduction contract and various public hearings regarding zone changes and development plans.
- Award $3,887,943.21 contract to C.W. Roberts Contracting, Inc. for Sweetwater Branch Road Sediment Reduction
- Award $499,152 design services contract to Dewberry Engineers Inc for North Bay Wastewater Facility
- Zone change hearing for 1844 N. East Avenue from Plaza Commercial (C-2) to General Commercial Low (C-3A)
- Detailed Specific Area Plan and zone change hearing for Highway 79 & Philip Griffitts, Sr. Parkway
- Public hearing regarding Bay Point DRI and Large Scale Amendment at 4701 Bay Point Road
Regular Meeting
The Board of County Commissioners is reviewing several budget amendments, including funds for helicopter lease payments and jail inmate housing. The agenda also includes a $615,626 request for a new fire truck and various infrastructure contracts.
- Purchase order for a Pierce Urban Interface Pumper truck in the amount of $615,626
- Budget amendment for helicopter lease agreement principal, interest, and issuance costs
- Task Order 7 with MRD Associates, Inc. for Mexico Beach restoration not to exceed $153,760
- Smith Industrial Services contract for Cedar Grove Sewer Line rehabilitation in the amount of $370,439.50
- $10,000 request from the Sheriff's Office for the Special Law Enforcement Trust Fund
Regular Meeting
The Board of County Commissioners will review a contract to sell 138 acres on Pipeline Road and several public works projects. The agenda also includes public hearings for land development regulations and a zone change at 2928 Transmitter Road.
- Sale of 138-acre parcel at the southern terminus of Pipeline Road for $2,763,200.00
- Award of $193,000.00 to Bayside Dredging, LLC for the Robinson Bayou Dredging Project
- Proposed zone change from R-2 Single Family / Duplex Dwellings to C-3A General Commercial Low at 2928 Transmitter Road
- Amendment to Bay County Land Development Regulations regarding Chapters 2, 12, and 29
- Approval of the RESTORE Act Multi-Year Implementation Plan amendment for Project Aqua
Regular Meeting
The Bay County Commission will vote on a consent agenda including a helicopter financing resolution and interlocal agreement with the Sheriff's Office, along with several other items such as disaster consulting contracts, housing program transfers, and utility design services. The meeting also includes a public hearing on a publication notice ordinance.
- Approve $2.15M helicopter financing resolution and interlocal agreement with Bay County Sheriff's Office
- Approve task order 19 with CDR Maguire for disaster consulting services
- Approve agreement conveying Neighborhood Stabilization Program to City of Panama City
- Authorize negotiations for design services for North Bay Wastewater Facility Sequencing Batch Reactor
- Approve two task orders with Raftelis Financial Consultants for $30,000 total
Regular Meeting
The Bay County Commission will consider a consent agenda including a $934,000 purchase of clarifier equipment for the Military Point Advanced Wastewater Treatment Facility, a budget amendment for courthouse generator, Triumph Gulf Coast grant-funded building purchase, and a Nadine Road erosion project. The board will also vote on appointments to the Citizen's Oversight Committee and Tourist Development Council, and approve a $86,405 federal grant for the Real-Time Crime Center.
- $934,000 purchase of clarifier mechanisms for Military Point AWTF from Ovivo USA LLC
- FY 2023 budget amendment: $3,675,000 Triumph Gulf Coast grant for Project Cast building purchase, $142,000 for courthouse generator, $180,000 FL Power & Light contribution for Nadine Road erosion project
- $86,405 US DOJ Byrne JAG grant for Year 2 of Bay County Real-Time Crime Center
- Approval of amended lease for Rep. Philip Griffitts' district office in Bay County administrative building
- Purchase of Callaway water tank parcel from City of Callaway including ground storage tank and booster pump station
Regular Meeting
The Bay County Commission will consider approving the purchase of 7135 N. Lagoon Drive for $275,000 as a voluntary home buyout. Commissioners will also vote on a contract amendment with C.A.P. Government LLC for up to $100,000 in additional building inspection services, and approve change orders totaling $174,629.79 for the CR30 Front Beach Road sidewalk project. The board will also consider resolutions supporting grant applications for West Bay Parkway design and CR 2321 resurfacing.
- Voluntary home buyout lot purchase at 7135 N. Lagoon Drive for $275,000
- First amendment to plan review and building inspection contract with C.A.P. Government LLC (up to $100,000 additional)
- Change order No. 3 ($97,228.49) and No. 4 ($77,401.30) for CR30 Front Beach Road sidewalk project with BCL Contractors, Inc.
- Resolution of support for TRIP grant application for West Bay Parkway design
- Resolution of support for SCOP grant application for CR 2321 resurfacing
Regular Meeting
The Bay County Commission will consider awarding three contracts totaling over $9 million for Hurricane Michael roadway rehabilitation. The consent agenda includes a budget amendment, a subaward for the East Bay Living Shoreline project, and creation of a transit governance committee. A public hearing will consider accepting a recommended channel for East Pass reopening.
- Award contract to Roberts and Roberts, Inc. for $5,778,349.10 for Hurricane Michael Roadway Rehabilitation Phase V
- Award contract to Anderson Columbia Co., Inc. for $3,265,624.61 for Hurricane Michael Roadway Rehabilitation Phase VI
- Award CEI services contract to Mott MacDonald Florida, LLC for $590,295 for Phase V oversight
- Approve subaward agreement with The Nature Conservancy for RESTORE Act East Bay Living Shoreline funding
- Public hearing on accepting the recommended channel (Alternative 1c) for East Pass reopening
Regular Meeting
The Bay County Commission will vote on several consent agenda items including a $12.2 million roadway rehabilitation contract, a $834,843 construction engineering contract, and a $235,957 traffic signal software purchase. A public hearing is scheduled to adopt an ordinance imposing court costs for criminal justice training fees. The board will also consider a final plat for Latitude at Watersound Area 1 Phase 5B.
- Award $12,245,023.29 contract to Roberts and Roberts, Inc. for Roadway Rehabilitation HM Phase 4
- Award $834,843.75 task order to CDR Maguire, Inc. for Hurricane Michael Roadway Rehabilitation CEI services
- Approve $235,957.60 purchase of Kinetic Signals™ traffic signal system software license
- Public hearing on ordinance to impose court cost for criminal justice education and training fees
- Approve final plat for Latitude at Watersound Area I Phase 5B