Tallahassee, FL

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

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)

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 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

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

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

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

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

Tallahassee Independent Ethics Board Meeting

The Tallahassee Independent Ethics Board will hold routine procedural items including approval of minutes, office reports (summary, budget, issue tracking, referral tracking), and public comment periods. The main discussion item is whether the board has jurisdiction over the Community Redevelopment Agency's Citizen Advisory Committee (CRA CAC). The next meeting is scheduled for April 21, 2026.

• Discussion on board jurisdiction concerning the CRA Citizen Advisory Committee
• Approval of minutes from previous meeting
• Office reports: summary, monthly budget, issue tracking, and referral tracking
• Public comment on agenda items and non-agenda items
• Next meeting set for April 21, 2026 at 4 PM in Tallahassee Room, City Hall

Blueprint Intergovernmental Meeting

The Blueprint Intergovernmental Agency Board will consider authorizing up to $90 million in bond financing for infrastructure projects, including sidewalks, road improvements, and Southside projects. They will also vote on appointments to the Citizens Advisory Committee and approve prior meeting minutes.

• Authorization of Resolution 2026-01 for a bond sale not to exceed $90 million to fund FY 2026 capital projects
• Appointment of Gloria Pugh as Greater Tallahassee Chamber of Commerce representative to the Citizens Advisory Committee
• Selection of a Natural Scientist/Biologist for the CAC from nominees Steven Brighton, Craig Diamond, and Danielle Irwin
• Approval of November 6, 2025, meeting minutes
• Receipt and file of a Blueprint Infrastructure Community Engagement Update and CAC draft minutes

City Commission Public Hearing

This is the third and final public hearing on the proposed transfer of City-owned hospital assets (Tallahassee Memorial HealthCare campus) to Florida State University. The Commission will vote on approving the Transfer of Assets Agreement, which includes deed restrictions, charity-care guarantees, and a $1.7 billion investment commitment with an estimated $3.64 billion economic impact and over 900 new jobs.

• Third and final public hearing to approve transfer of City-owned hospital assets to Florida State University
• Fiscal impact: $1.7 billion total investment over 30 years, including $109 million initial payment to citizens
• Restrictions: FSU must maintain charity-care policy, cannot sell or lease to non-FSU entity without City approval for 10 years
• Reconveyance clause: assets return to City if FSU fails to make annual payments or materially violates agreement
• Expected economic impact of $3.64 billion and creation of more than 900 jobs

City Commission Meeting

The City Commission will vote on consent items including a $181,582 roof replacement at the Senior Center, acceptance of $157,534 in police grants, and a $600,000 joint project with Leon County for water/wastewater infrastructure along the Magnolia Multi-Purpose Trail. Later items include ratification of a collective bargaining agreement with the Police Benevolent Association, approval to sell the downtown Chevron and Johns city blocks, and an update on Southwood DRI road improvements. The meeting also features proclamations for MS Awareness Month, Women's History Month, and Real Talk Sister Girls Network.

• Award $181,582 for Senior Center roof replacement to Camacho Contracting LLC (CDBG-funded)
• Accept $157,534 in state grants for TPD: $68,000 homeland security analyst position and $89,534 for Project Safe Neighborhoods violent crime enforcement
• Authorize $600,000 joint project with Leon County for water/wastewater infrastructure for Magnolia Multi-Purpose Trail Phase III
• Ratify collective bargaining agreement with Big Bend PBA (results from March 5 ratification vote)
• Approve sale of downtown city blocks (Chevron & Johns) with updated purchase and sale agreement

CRA Greater Frenchtown/Southside Citizens' Advisory Committee

The committee will consider a recommendation to approve a $521,006 New Construction Assistance Program (NCAP) grant for a 6,700-square-foot mixed-use development at 704 Robert and Trudie Perkins Way, called Legacy Plaza. The project includes retail, office, and a rooftop event center. The committee will also vote on approving meeting minutes from this meeting.

• Recommendation for $521,006 NCAP grant for 6,700 sq ft mixed-use development at 704 Robert and Trudie Perkins Way (Legacy Plaza), including four retail spaces, two offices, and a rooftop event center.
• Grant is 25% of total project cost ($2.1M) and would come from FY2026 GFS Master TIF Project 2600311.
• Approval of CRA GFS Citizens Advisory Committee Summary Meeting Minutes for March 9, 2026.
• Applicant Vision Consulting & Investments LLC has pre-approved loan for $2.5M and plans construction Oct 2026–Sept 2027 with grand opening Jan 2028.

Tallahassee-Leon County Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on Ordinance 26-Z-06, which would rezone two parcels at 3667 and 3713 Mahan Drive from Single Family Detached, Attached and Two-Family Residential (R-3) to Medium Density Residential (MR-1) to allow multifamily apartments. The commission is also set to approve the minutes from the January 6, 2026 meeting as a consent item.

• First and only public hearing on rezoning 2.8 acres at 3667 and 3713 Mahan Drive from R-3 to MR-1 (Ordinance 26-Z-06)
• Applicant and owner: The Fallschase Company, LLC; optionee: Arbor Properties, Inc.; agent: Holtzman Vogel
• Proposed MR-1 district allows up to 20 dwelling units per acre (56 units possible) vs. current R-3 allowance of 8 du/acre (22 units)
• 457 notices mailed to owners and tenants within 1,000 feet; no comments received to date
• Consent item: Approval of January 6, 2026 Planning Commission meeting minutes

City Commission Workshop

The City Commission will discuss the Fiscal Year 2026 first quarter budget update, including approval of $3,237,762 in budget amendments for various projects. The update covers financial results for 14 operating funds, with StarMetro and Fire Services Fund requiring additional monitoring. Staff also seeks direction for developing the FY27 operating and FY27-31 capital budgets.

• Approve $542,590 for fire department bunker gear
• Approve $168,722 for Southside Cemetery expansion and gopher tortoise relocation
• Approve $2,500,000 for electric utility infrastructure (new service installations and warehouse security)
• Accept $2,100,000 federal grant for indoor training facility at new police headquarters
• Accept $2,850,000 federal grant for Tallahassee Resiliency Project at airport (underground utilities)

City Commission Meeting

The Tallahassee City Commission will hold a regular meeting with consent items including a $900,000 contract for flame-resistant clothing for utility workers and a $4,000 maintenance agreement for North Monroe Street landscaping. Two items were pulled from consent for separate discussion: revisions to the Concurrency Management System Policy and a grant application for traffic safety funds. The meeting also includes a proclamation for Black History Month and an annual report from the Commission on the Status of Women and Girls.

• Approval of revisions to Concurrency Management System Policy (pulled from consent)
• Approval to submit grant application for Road to Zero Traffic Safety Grant (pulled from consent)
• Award of $900,000 contract for flame resistant clothing to GMES, LLC dba Wayne Enterprises
• Authorize maintenance agreement with FDOT for North Monroe Street landscaping ($4,000/year)
• Presentation of proclamation for Black History Month