Tallahassee, FL

Tallahassee -Leon County Planning Commission

The Tallahassee-Leon County Planning Commission meets Oct. 6, 2026, to hold public hearings on three rezoning items and approve prior meeting minutes. The largest item, a 1,227-acre rezoning north of Interstate-10 and east of Centerville Road to the Welaunee Arch Phase I Planned Unit Development, has been requested by the applicant to be continued to 2027 for more community engagement. Two other hearings cover adding the Collins House at 725 Park Avenue East to the Local Register of Historic Places and rezoning 1.37 acres at 1755 Capital Circle Northeast from Office Residential-3 to General Commercial.

• Ordinance 26-Z-13: 1,227 acres north of I-10 and east of Centerville Road proposed for Welaunee Arch Phase I PUD; applicant requested continuance to 2027
• Ordinance 26-Z-14: 0.53-acre Collins House at 725 Park Avenue East proposed for Local Register of Historic Places and Historic Preservation Overlay
• Ordinance 26-Z-16: 1.37 acres at 1755 Capital Circle Northeast proposed to rezone from Office Residential-3 to General Commercial
• Consent item: approval of September 1, 2026 Planning Commission meeting minutes
• Public comment accepted in person or in writing until 9 p.m. Monday, October 5

CRA Downtown Redevelopment Commission (DRC) Meeting

The Tallahassee CRA Downtown Redevelopment Commission meets Oct. 6, 2026, to review two Commercial Property Improvement Program grant requests and a downtown placemaking funding proposal. The DRC is being asked for direction on grants for 128 N. Bronough Street and 108 S. Monroe Street, and to consider up to $150,000 for a Downtown Improvement Authority placemaking program. Consent items include approving July 14, 2026 minutes and setting 2027 meeting dates. The agenda text for the placemaking item is cut off mid-sentence, so its full fiscal details are not shown.

• CPIP grant request of $57,968.00 for 128 N. Bronough Street (Ford-Nims house, built 1926) for foundation, HVAC, plumbing, windows, and electrical work; low bid $95,937.00
• CPIP grant request of $158,727.00 for 108 S. Monroe Street to renovate first-floor interior; low bid $297,454.00
• Proposal to fund Downtown Improvement Authority placemaking program not to exceed $150,000 from FY26 Master Projects
• Consent item to approve July 14, 2026 DRC meeting minutes
• Consent item to set 2027 DRC meeting dates: Feb. 2, May 4, July 13, and Oct. 5, 2027

Tallahassee Independent Ethics Board Meeting

CRTPA Board Meeting, 1:30 PM, City Commission Chambers, 2nd Floor, City Hall

The Capital Region Transportation Planning Agency (CRTPA) board will vote on several action items, including the FY 2027 operating budget, an amendment to the FY 2027-2031 Transportation Improvement Program (TIP), and the completed US 90 West Trail Feasibility Study. The consent agenda includes approval of meeting minutes, a UPWP amendment, the executive director's evaluation, and ratifications of prior committee actions. The board will also accept the FY 2025 annual financial statements and hear reports from FDOT and the executive director.

• Approve FY 2027 operating budget (Oct 1, 2026 – Sep 30, 2027)
• Adopt Resolution 2026-09-7A amending FY 2027-2031 TIP (new project, UPWP budget increase, roll-forward funds)
• Approve US 90 West Trail Feasibility Study (multiuse trail from Chattahoochee to SR 12 in Quincy, Gadsden County)
• Ratify Resolution 2026-09-05C authorizing JPA with FDOT for SS4A funding for West Tennessee Street Corridor & Safety Study
• Ratify one-year extension of legal services contract with Williams Law Group, P.A.

Blueprint Intergovernmental Meeting and Public Hearing

The Blueprint Intergovernmental Agency Board will hold a public hearing and regular meeting to consider consent items, including approving the 2027 meeting schedule and accepting the completed New Hope Community Historical Survey. The board will also hear public comments and receive informational updates on infrastructure community engagement and draft committee minutes.

• Approval of the 2027 Blueprint Intergovernmental Agency meeting schedule, including four board meetings, a budget workshop, and a budget public hearing
• Acceptance of the New Hope Community Historical Survey, documenting the history of the New Hope community in eastern Leon County, including a historical narrative, genealogy workshops, a webpage, and a trailhead sign
• Approval of the June 11, 2026, board workshop and meeting minutes
• Public hearing for citizens to be heard, with 3-minute speaking limits

City Commission Meeting

The Tallahassee City Commission is meeting to consider several consent agenda items, including the sale of a 4.54-acre surplus property at 1665 Capital Circle NW for $2,350,000, a contract for battery testing services, and a waterproofing project at the Senior Center. The meeting also includes presentations and proclamations, with no public hearings or zoning changes listed.

• Sale of 1665 Capital Circle NW to Ale Asset Management, LLC for $2,350,000
• Award of 4-year battery testing contract to Exponential Power, Inc. (up to $281,400 over 6 years)
• Award of $320,000 waterproofing contract for Tallahassee Senior Center to Marlin Coatings, Inc.
• Application for $300,000 Nonpoint Source grant for TAPP Program
• Approval of proposed 2027 City Commission Meeting Schedule

Tallahassee Independent Ethics Board Meeting

The Tallahassee Independent Ethics Board is meeting to handle routine procedural items and discuss several substantive matters. The board will review advisory opinions, consider recommended changes to its bylaws, and review a draft of the 2026 annual report. Public comment is scheduled for both agenda and non-agenda items.

• Discussion of advisory opinions (AgendaItem8_AdvisoryOpinion.pdf)
• Recommended changes to the bylaws (AgendaItem9_ChangestoBylaws.pdf)
• Draft of 2026 annual report (Agendaitem10_Review Draft of Annual Report.pdf)
• Office report includes summary, monthly budget, issue tracking, and referral tracking reports
• Approval of minutes from previous meeting

City Commission Meeting

Tallahassee-Leon County Planning Commission

The Tallahassee-Leon County Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on Ordinance 26-Z-12, a proposed rezoning of 3.75 acres on the west side of Paul Russell Road from Critical Planning Area (CPA) to Planned Unit Development (PUD) to allow medium-density residential development. The commission will also consider approving the May 5, 2026 meeting minutes. A previously scheduled site plan hearing has been withdrawn.

• Rezoning of 3.75 acres on Paul Russell Road from CPA to PUD (Ordinance 26-Z-12)
• Proposed PUD implements Medium Density Residential (4-20 units/acre) per Southeast Sector Plan
• Site is vacant city-owned right-of-way and stormwater pond; optionee CEIBA Groupe LLC
• Development Review Committee recommended approval 5-0 with conditions
• Approval of May 5, 2026 meeting minutes

CRA Board Meeting and Budget Public Hearing (Public Hearing for Budget, 5:00 PM)

The CRA Board will meet to conduct regular business, including accepting the FY2025 audited financial statements and receiving status updates on the Downtown Redevelopment Plan and the Greater Frenchtown Southside Strategic Investment Plan. A public hearing on the proposed FY2027 operating and capital budgets will be held at 5:00 PM. The board will also discuss the potential relocation of CRA offices to City Hall, though space is currently unavailable.

• Public hearing on FY2027 CRA operating and capital budgets at 5:00 PM
• Accept FY2025 CRA audited financial statements (unmodified opinion by Forvis Mazars)
• Status update on revised Downtown Redevelopment Plan (adoption target February 2027)
• Status update on Greater Frenchtown Southside Strategic Investment Plan (adoption target spring/summer 2027)
• Discussion on relocating CRA offices from Renaissance Building to City Hall (space currently unavailable)

City Commission Meeting

The City Commission is meeting to receive several awards and recognitions, including honors for City Manager Reese Goad and Mayor John Dailey, and to consider consent agenda items for a traffic signal project at the airport and a valve repair services contract.

• Resolution 26-R-28: FDOT Joint Participation Agreement and $913,086 contract award to Griffin Traffic Signals for Capital Circle SW/Lake Bradford Road traffic signal installation
• IFB 056-26-RM: $1.6 million term contract for valve repair services at electric generating stations, awarded to Valve and Actuation Services, LLC and APV Valve, Inc.
• Presentation of FMEA Lifetime Achievement Award to City Manager Reese Goad
• Presentation of Florida League of Cities 2026 Public Engagement Award for the Longest Table event
• Presentation of E. Harris Drew Municipal Official Lifetime Achievement Award to Mayor John E. Dailey

Tallahassee Independent Ethics Board Meeting

The Tallahassee Independent Ethics Board is holding a routine meeting with standard procedural items: call to order, pledge, roll call, minutes approval, public comment, office reports, updates, directives, and adjournment. No substantive decisions or discussions are listed on the agenda.

• Approval of minutes
• Office report: summary, monthly budget, issue, and referral tracking reports
• Public comment on agenda and non-agenda items
• Next meeting scheduled for September 15, 2026

CRA Greater Frenchtown/Southside Citizens' Advisory Committee Meeting

The CRA Greater Frenchtown/Southside Citizens' Advisory Committee is meeting to discuss and decide on several items, including a $56,920 Commercial Property Improvement Program grant for 1229 W. Tharpe Street and the preliminary FY 2027 GFS District Budget. The committee will also review and recommend amendments to the adopted FY 2026 budget. The meeting will be held at the Smith Williams Service Center and is open to public comment. The agenda is mostly procedural, with some discussion on budget and grant items.

• $56,920 grant for 1229 W. Tharpe Street
• Preliminary FY 2027 GFS District Budget
• Amendments to FY 2026 adopted budget

No scheduled meeting -Independent Ethics Board Meeting

This meeting is cancelled; no business will be conducted. The next scheduled meeting is August 18, 2026. The agenda contains only procedural items such as call to order, roll call, and approval of minutes.

CRA Downtown Redevelopment Commission (DRC) Meeting

The Downtown Redevelopment Commission is considering a new pilot program to convert underutilized office spaces into retail, dining, and entertainment venues. The commission will also review a specific property improvement grant for a building on South Monroe Street.

• Proposed Office-to-Retail (OTR) Grant Program with a $900,000 allocation from FY 2027 Uncommitted Funds
• Proposed OTR grant maximum of $300,000 per unit with a 25% applicant match
• Proposed CPIP grant of $56,558.00 for exterior and interior improvements at 210 S Monroe Street
• Approval of April 7, 2026, meeting minutes

City Commission Public Hearing

The City Commission will hold a public hearing to consider violations of the Southwood Development of Regional Impact (DRI) Development Order. The meeting focuses on the failure to meet internal roadway completion timelines, specifically regarding Orange Avenue.

• Public hearing regarding Southwood Development of Regional Impact (DRI) violations
• Consideration of enforcement action against St. Joe Company and NextGen Family Group LLC
• Review of incomplete roadway construction on Orange Avenue

Tallahassee Independent Ethics Board Meeting

The Tallahassee Independent Ethics Board is holding a regular meeting with routine procedural items including approval of minutes and office reports. The board will discuss a request for an advisory opinion and receive an annual ethics refresher presentation. Public comment periods are scheduled for both agenda and non-agenda items.

• Request for an advisory opinion (agenda item 9) will be discussed
• Annual Ethics Refresher 2026 presentation is on the agenda
• Advisory opinions are listed as an information item (agenda item 8)
• Office reports include a summary, budget, issue, and referral tracking reports

CRTPA Board Meeting, 1:30 PM, City Commission Chambers, 2nd Floor, City Hall

The CRTPA Board will vote on adopting the five-year Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) and approving the Project Priority Lists for the following cycle. Consent items include approval of meeting minutes, acceptance of the FDOT joint certification, and an amendment to the Unified Planning Work Program. Informational reports from FDOT and the executive director are also scheduled.

• Adoption of Resolution No. 2026-06-7A approving the FY2027-FY2031 Transportation Improvement Program via roll call vote
• Approval of draft FY2028-FY2032 Project Priority Lists for transmittal to FDOT
• Amendment to FY2025-FY2026 Unified Planning Work Program removing uninitiated projects and reallocating funding
• Acceptance of the annual FDOT 2025 Joint Certification and statement for the CRTPA
• Approval of minutes from the May 19, 2026 CRTPA Board meeting

Blueprint Intergovernmental Meeting

The Blueprint Intergovernmental Agency Board will consider consent items including approval of prior meeting minutes, acceptance of the FY2025 Annual Comprehensive Financial Report, and a status report on communication policies for infrastructure projects. Public comment is open via in-person, written, or live WebEx registration.

• Acceptance of FY2025 Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (unmodified audit opinion)
• Status report on communication policies and business support practices during construction
• Approval of March 12, 2026 meeting minutes
• Receipt and file of community engagement update and Citizens Advisory Committee draft minutes

Blueprint Intergovernmental Budget Workshop Meeting

The Blueprint Intergovernmental Agency Board will workshop the proposed FY2027 Operating Budget and Five-Year Capital Improvement Program. The balanced budget includes $48.01 million in sales tax revenue, $31.38 million for infrastructure capital projects, and $34.11 million for personnel and operating costs. No new infrastructure projects are contemplated; funding focuses on existing projects like Northeast Gateway, Airport Gateway, and park completions. A separate agenda item addresses transitioning the MWSBE program to a race- and gender-neutral Small Business Enterprise program due to state law.

• Proposed FY2027 budget: $48.01M sales tax revenue, $31.38M for infrastructure capital projects, $34.11M for personnel and operating costs
• Major infrastructure projects: Northeast Gateway (Welaunee Blvd), Airport Gateway (Springhill Rd/Munson Bridge), Northeast Corridor Connector (Bannerman Rd widening)
• Park completions: Orange-Meridian Community Park, Market District Park, Northeast Park expected over next year
• MWSBE program to be restructured as Small Business Enterprise program following Florida SB 1134
• Five-Year CIP totals $78.53 million for infrastructure; no new projects, only existing ones

City Commission Meeting

The City Commission will vote on a resolution to rename a segment of W. Carolina Street to Rev. Jesse Jackson Street, accept the FY2025 audit with a clean opinion, and authorize grants for replacing garbage trucks and urban forestry. Two consent items were pulled for separate discussion, including a DOE research grant sub-award and construction manager contracts.

• Resolution to rename W. Carolina Street (N. Adams to S. Copeland) to Rev. Jesse Jackson Street
• Acceptance of FY2025 Annual Comprehensive Financial Report with unmodified opinion
• Authorization to accept $472,000 FDEP grant for two Class 8 garbage trucks
• Authorization to accept and expend Urban and Community Forestry Grant from Department of Agriculture
• Two consent items pulled: DOE Genesis Mission research grant sub-award and construction manager continuing services contracts

City Commission Workshop

The City Commission will discuss and potentially act on the Fiscal Year 2026 Third Quarter Budget Update and the proposed $1.22 billion balanced budget for Fiscal Year 2027. Key decisions include approving budget amendments from the third quarter update, setting public hearing dates for September 9 and 23, 2026, and adopting a tentative millage rate of 4.4072 mills. The item is listed as Action/Discussion and has a fiscal impact of $1,222,204,079.

• Fiscal Year 2027 proposed balanced budget totaling $1,222,204,079
• Tentative FY27 millage rate of 4.4072 mills to be approved
• Public hearing dates: September 9, 2026 and September 23, 2026
• FY26 Third Quarter Update and associated budget amendments

CRA Board Meeting

The CRA Board meets to discuss and potentially approve a $1.2 million budget increase for redevelopment assistance programs in the Downtown and Greater Frenchtown/Southside districts due to high demand. Also on consent is a $38,925 grant modification for improvements at 1330 Lake Bradford Road. The meeting includes a presentation from the Tallahassee Downtown Improvement Authority and a service recognition.

• $1.2 million budget amendment for FY 2026 Redevelopment Assistance Programs ($600,000 per district)
• CPIP grant modification of $38,925 for exterior and interior improvements at 1330 Lake Bradford Road
• Recognition of service for CRA Board Vice Chair Curtis Richardson
• Presentation by Elias Mathes, TDIA Executive Officer, on the Tallahassee Downtown Improvement Authority

CRTPA Board Meeting, 1:30 PM, City Commission Chambers, 2nd Floor, City Hall

The Capital Region Transportation Planning Agency board will consider adopting a resolution to authorize the executive director to execute a federal grant for a safety study on West Tennessee Street, and will adopt the Unified Planning Work Program for FY 2026/27–2027/28. Other consent items include ratifying project priority lists for transportation alternatives and regional incentives, and amending the five-year Transportation Improvement Program. Presentations will update progress on the North Monroe Street Safety Study Phase II and the US 90 West Trail Feasibility Study.

• Authorization for Executive Director to sign SS4A grant agreement for Tennessee Street Corridor & Safety Study
• Adoption of Resolution No. 2026-05-5B approving FY 2026/27–2027/28 Unified Planning Work Program and FDOT grant agreement G3Q17
• Ratification of FY 2028–2032 Transportation Alternatives Program Project Priority List
• Ratification of updated Regionally Significant Roads Map and FY 2028–2032 TRIP Project Priority List
• Ratification of TIP amendments adding six projects and associated funding

Tallahassee Independent Ethics Board Meeting

The Tallahassee Independent Ethics Board will discuss a proposed recommendation related to Ordinance 25-ORD-04 and conduct the annual ethics refresher for 2026. The meeting also includes routine items such as approval of minutes, office reports on budgets and issue tracking, and public comment periods.

• Proposed recommendation on Ordinance 25-ORD-04 (file: AgendaItem8_Board Recommendations.pdf)
• Annual Ethics Refresher 2026 (file: AgendaItem9_EthicsRefresher.pdf)
• Office reports: summary, monthly budget, issue tracking, and referral tracking
• Public comment on agenda and non-agenda items
• Approval of minutes from the previous meeting

City Commission Meeting

The City Commission meets May 13, 2026, to act on consent items including applying for a $28 million federal grant for natural gas distribution modernization, accepting a $49,985 grant for tree maintenance at Jack McLean Park, and accepting $113,115 in police grants and supplies. A late addition settles a claim (Item 8.12). Three proclamations are also presented.

• Apply for $28,000,000 PHMSA Natural Gas Distribution Infrastructure Safety Modernization Grant (Resolution 26-R-18)
• Accept $49,985 Urban and Community Forestry Grant for tree maintenance at Jack McLean Park
• Accept $113,115 in FY25 Edward Byrne Memorial JAG proceeds and HERO program supplies for Police Department
• Settlement of Claim (Item 8.12 added by agenda modification)
• Presentations of proclamations for Gun Violence Awareness Day, Bike Month, and National Public Works Week

Tallahassee-Leon County Planning Commission

The Planning Commission holds a public hearing on Ordinance 26-Z-07 to rezone approximately 474 vacant acres east of Woodville Highway and Capital Circle SE from Critical Planning Area (CPA) to LOTD Planned Unit Development (PUD). The proposed mixed-use development by St. Joe Company includes residential, commercial, and open space. The Development Review Committee voted 5-0 to recommend approval with conditions. The consent agenda includes approval of April 7, 2026 meeting minutes.

• Rezoning of 474 acres to LOTD PUD for mixed-use development
• Applicant: St. Joe Company; D.R. Horton listed as optionee
• Development Review Committee recommended approval 5-0 on April 13, 2026
• Public hearing with 3 phone inquiries and 3 email requests received
• Consent: Approval of April 7, 2026 Planning Commission minutes

Tallahassee Independent Ethics Board Meeting

The Tallahassee Independent Ethics Board will consider proposed recommendations to amend the ethics code for the board itself, Community Redevelopment Agency advisory committees, and all city advisory boards, commissions, or committees (ordinances 26-ORD-01, 02, 03). The board will also discuss a summary of legislation action for 2026 and receive monthly office and budget reports.

• Proposed ordinance 26-ORD-01 amending Tallahassee Independent Ethics Board rules
• Proposed ordinance 26-ORD-02 for Community Redevelopment Agency Advisory Committees
• Proposed ordinance 26-ORD-03 for all city advisory boards, commissions, or committees
• Discussion of 2026 legislation summary affecting ethics rules
• Annual Ethics Refresher 2026 presentation

CRTPA Executive Committee Meeting

The CRTPA Executive Committee will vote on amending the FY 2026-2030 Transportation Improvement Program to add four projects and associated funding. They will also consider adopting the FY 2028-2032 Transportation Alternatives Program Project Priority List and an updated Regionally Significant Roads Map with the TRIP Priority Project List. Additionally, a vote will be held to authorize the Executive Director to sign a grant agreement for a safety study on West Tennessee Street. The agenda also includes approval of prior meeting minutes and updates to the finance policy.

• Amend FY 2026-2030 TIP to add four projects and funding
• Adopt FY 2028-2032 Transportation Alternatives Program Project Priority List
• Adopt updated Regionally Significant Roads Map and FY 2028-2032 TRIP Priority Project List
• Authorize Executive Director to execute SS4A grant agreement for Tennessee Street Corridor Safety Study
• Approve minutes of August 28, 2025 meeting

City Commission Workshop

The City Commission will discuss the second-quarter budget update for Fiscal Year 2026 and the preliminary plan for Fiscal Year 2027. Staff will present five recommended budget amendments and confirm assumptions for the upcoming fiscal year.

• FY26 Second Quarter Budget Update ($2,970,366.00)
• Hilaman golf course maintenance and renovations ($125,000)
• COT EV Charging Stations project ($2,000,000)
• OMS Replacement project ($345,566)
• Customs and Border Protection/Foreign-Trade Zone Project ($300,000)

City Commission Meeting

The City Commission will meet to approve a $2.5 million contract for catalyst replacement at the Hopkins Generating Station. The meeting also includes presentations recognizing city staff and officials for awards and proclamations.

• Approve $2.5M term contract for Hopkins Generating Station catalyst replacement
• Presentation recognizing StarMetro and Fleet employees for Triple Crown Roadeo awards
• Presentation recognizing Mayor Dailey and commissioners as 2026 Home Rule Heroes
• Presentation of proclamations for Fraud Prevention, Landscape Architecture, and Safe Digging Months
• Approval of James O. Cooke, IV City Treasurer-Clerk minutes and Special Events Committee appointment ratification

Tallahassee-Leon County Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing and vote on whether to initiate Ordinance 26-O-08, which revises six chapters of the Tallahassee Land Development Code (TLDC) to align with the recently adopted Comprehensive Plan. The ordinance includes changes to zoning references, development review processes, parking standards, and other provisions. The consent agenda includes approval of the March 3, 2026 meeting minutes.

• First and Only Public Hearing on Ordinance 26-O-08 to amend Chapters 1, 2, 4, 5, 9, and 10 of the TLDC
• Proposed initiation of Ordinance to ensure consistency with the new Comprehensive Plan effective Jan. 23, 2026
• Consent item: Approval of March 3, 2026 Planning Commission meeting minutes
• Public comment accepted in-person or via email until April 6

CRA Downtown Redevelopment Commission (DRC) Meeting

The Downtown Redevelopment Commission will elect a chair and vice chair for FY 2026 and consider two $200,000 Commercial Property Improvement Program grants: one for a new Doner Shack restaurant at 850 S Gadsden Street and another for exterior improvements at 150 S Monroe Street. The commission will also approve minutes from the December 2025 meeting.

• Recommend approval of $200,000 CPIP grant for Doner Shack interior/exterior improvements at 850 S Gadsden Street
• Recommend approval of $200,000 CPIP grant for exterior improvements at 150 S Monroe Street (stairwells, lighting, awnings, balcony)
• Elect DRC Chair and Vice Chair for FY 2026 (term October 2025 – September 2026)
• Approve summary minutes from December 2, 2025 DRC meeting