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Tue Oct 13, 2026
City Council
City Council to consider emergency declaration and development order for Take 5 Oil Change
The City Council will discuss a state of emergency declaration for Tropical Storm Nine/Hurricane Isaias. The body is also reviewing a preliminary development order for Take 5 Oil Change and an update to the five-year Capital Improvements schedule.
- Declaration of State of Emergency 2026-01 for Tropical Storm Nine/Hurricane Isaias
- Resolution 27-01: preliminary development order for Take 5 Oil Change
- Ordinance 27-01: amendment to the Capital Improvements Element five-year schedule
- Contract for Blair Nurseries litigation presented by Byron Flagg of Gray Robinson
- Review of September 2026 bills
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AGENDA
CITY OF MACCLENNY
PUBLIC HEARING
GERALD DOPSON CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS
October 13, 2026, 5:00 PM
I.
CALL TO ORDER
A. Prayer
B. Flag Ceremony
II.
OLD BUSINESS
III.
NEW BUSINESS
A. Declaration of State of Emergency 2026-01 for Tropical Storm Nine/Hurricane Isaias.
B. Resolution 27-01: a resolution approving a preliminary development order for Take 5 Oil
Change.
C. First Reading of Ordinance 27-01: an ordinance amending the Capital Improvements Element to
update the five-year schedule of Capital Improvements.
D. City staff will provide a fixed asset update.
E. Byron Flagg of Gray Robinson will present the contract for Blair Nurseries litigation.
IV.
EMERGENCY BUSINESS
V.
OTHER BUSINESS
A. Approval of minutes:
▪ Regular Council Meeting September 8, 2026
▪ Tentative Millage Rate and Budget September 14, 2026
▪ Final Millage Rate and Budget: September 21, 2026
B. Review of the bills for the month of
▪ September 2026
C. Comments – Board/Public
Mon Sep 21, 2026
City Council
Macclenny City Council to adopt 2026-2027 budget and millage rate
The City Council is meeting to adopt the final budget and millage rate for the 2026-2027 fiscal year. The proposed millage rate of 3.5679 is equal to the rolled-back rate.
- Resolution No. 26-09: adopting the operating millage rate of 3.5679
- Resolution No. 26-10: adopting a final budget of $25,957,918 for fiscal year 2026-2027
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✓ Decided: Macclenny City Commission adopts $25.9M budget and final millage rate
The City Commission unanimously approved the final budget for the 2026-2027 fiscal year. The commission also adopted the final ad valorem tax levy rate.
- Approved Resolution 26-09 adopting a levy of ad valorem taxes at 3.5679 mills (Unanimous)
- Approved Resolution 26-10 adopting the 2026-2027 fiscal year budget of $25,957,918.00 (Unanimous)
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AGENDA
CITY OF MACCLENNY
PUBLIC HEARING
SEPTEMBER 21, 2026
5:15 PM
GERALD DOPSON CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS
I.
CALL TO ORDER
A. Prayer
B. Flag Ceremony
II.
NEW BUSINESS
The purpose of this meeting is for the taxing authority to adopt the final
budget and millage rate, and publicly announce the percent, if any, by which
the re-computed millage exceeds the rolled-back rate. The millage rate of
3.5679 is equal to the rolled-back rate of 3.5679 mills.
A. Discuss 2026-2027 Budget
B. Approve Resolution No. 26-09: adopting the final levy of ad valorem
taxes including the operating millage rate of 3.5679.
C. Approve Resolution No. 26-10: adopting the final budget of
$25,957,918 for the fiscal year of 2026-2027.
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CITY OF MACCLENNY
Final Budget Workshop
September 21, 2026
5:15 P.M.
Note: These meeting minutes are a summarized version of the actual discussion at the
meeting. These are not verbatim transcripts. For a complete audio recording of the
discussion please contact City Manager Mike Griffis at
[email protected].
The City Commission met in regular session, Monday, September 21, 2026, with the
following present: City Manager Mike Griffis, Mayor Mark Bryant, Commissioners Cecil
Horne Jr., Sam Kitching, Danny Norton, Lynward Bones, and Council Secretary Shelisa
Hull.
Mayor Bryant called the meeting to order and opened the meeting with prayer
followed by the pledge to the United States flag.
New Business:
Mayor Bryant presented Resolution 26-09 for the adoption of the final levy Ad
valorem rate of 3.5679 mills. With no changes made since the last meeting Commissioner
Kitching made a motion to approve Resolution 26-09: adopting the levy of ad valorem taxes
including the operating millage rate of 3.5679 and was seconded by Commissioner Horne.
Voting was unanimous. Motion carried.
Mayor Bryant presented Resolution 26-10 for the adoption of the final budget in the
amount of $25,957,918.00 for the 2026-2027 fiscal year. With no changes made since the
last meeting Commissioner Kitching made a motion to approve Resolution 26-10: adopting
the tentative budget of $25,957,918 for the fiscal year of 2026-2027 and was seconded by
Commissioner Norton. Voting was unanimou …
Mon Sep 14, 2026
City Council
Macclenny City Council to hold public hearing on tentative budget and millage rate
The City Council is meeting to discuss and potentially amend the 2026-2027 tentative budget. The body will consider adopting a tentative levy of ad valorem taxes and a tentative budget for the upcoming fiscal year.
- Resolution #26-07: adopting the tentative levy of ad valorem taxes with an operating millage rate of 3.5679
- Resolution #26-08: adopting a tentative budget of $25,957,918 for fiscal year 2026-2027
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✓ Decided: Macclenny approves tentative $25.9M budget and millage rate
The City Commission unanimously adopted Resolution 26-07, setting a tentative operating millage rate of 3.5679 mills, which equals the rolled-back rate. Commissioners also unanimously approved Resolution 26-08, adopting a tentative budget of $25,957,918 for the 2026-2027 fiscal year. A final budget hearing was scheduled for September 21, 2026.
- Approved Resolution 26-07 adopting tentative operating millage rate of 3.5679 mills (unanimous)
- Approved Resolution 26-08 adopting tentative budget of $25,957,918 for FY 2026-2027 (unanimous)
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AGENDA
CITY OF MACCLENNY
PUBLIC HEARING ON TENTATIVE BUDGET
& PROPOSED MILLAGE RATE
SEPTEMBER 14, 2026
5:15 PM
GERALD DOPSON CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS
I.
CALL TO ORDER
A. Prayer
B. Flag Ceremony
II.
NEW BUSINESS
The purpose of this meeting is for the taxing authority to amend and adopt the
tentative budget, re-compute its proposed millage rate, and publicly announce
the percent, if any, by which the re-computed proposed millage exceeds the
rolled-back rate. The Proposed millage rate of 3.5679 mills is equal to the
rolled-back rate.
A. Discuss 2026-2027 Budget
B. Approve Resolution #26-07: adopting the tentative levy of ad valorem
taxes including the operating millage rate of 3.5679.
C. Approve Resolution #26-08: adopting the tentative budget of
$25,957,918 for the fiscal year of 2026-2027.
Upcoming Meetings:
September 21st at 5:15 p.m. Public Hearing on Final Millage
rate and Budget.
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CITY OF MACCLENNY
Tentative Budget Workshop
September 14, 2026
5:15 P.M.
Note: These meeting minutes are a summarized version of the actual discussion at the
meeting. These are not verbatim transcripts. For a complete audio recording of the
discussion please contact City Manager Mike Griffis at
[email protected].
The City Commission met in regular session, Tuesday, September 8, 2026, with the
following present: City Manager Mike Griffis, Mayor Mark Bryant, Commissioners Cecil
Horne Jr., Sam Kitching, Danny Norton, Lynward Bones, and Council Secretary Shelisa
Hull.
Mayor Bryant called the meeting to order, and Commissioner Bones opened the
meeting with prayer followed by the pledge to the United States flag.
New Business:
Mayor Braynt stated that the purpose of this meeting is for the taxing authority to
amend and adopt the tentative-budget, re-compute its proposed millage rate, and publicly
announce the percent, if any, by which the re-computed proposed millage exceeds the rolled-
back rate. The Proposed millage rate of 3.5679 mills is equal to the rolled-back rate.
Finance Director Thompson noted that only two changes have been made to the
budget since the last meeting. The projected decreases for the Communication Service Tax
and the Local Option Fuel Tax were less than initially speculated, resulting in an overall
increase to the City's contingency fund. Director Thompson stated that unless the Council
requested further changes, a notice of a budg …
Tue Sep 8, 2026
City Council
Macclenny City Council to review CDBG procurement and compliance policies
The City Council will consider the approval of a new Community Development Block Grant Program (CDBG) Procurement Policy and a Federal Grants Compliance Policy. The meeting also includes a legal report from Byron Flagg of Counsel.
- Approval of new Community Development Block Grant Program (CDBG) Procurement Policy
- Approval of Federal Grants Compliance Policy for CDBG and CDBG-DR programs
- Legal report from Byron Flagg of Counsel
- Review of August 2026 bills
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✓ Decided: City Council approves new federal grant policies and schedules legal meeting
The City Council approved updated procurement and compliance policies for federal CDBG and CDBG-DR grants. Additionally, the Council authorized a private attorney-client session to discuss pending litigation involving Blair Nurseries, Inc. Minutes from previous meetings and August 2026 bills were also approved.
- Approved CDBG procurement policy (unanimous)
- Approved Federal Grants Compliance Policy (unanimous)
- Approved shade meeting for Sept 9, 2026 (unanimous)
- Approved August 11, 2026 meeting minutes (unanimous)
- Approved August 24, 2026 budget workshop minutes (unanimous)
- Approved August 2026 bills (unanimous)
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AGENDA
CITY OF MACCLENNY
PUBLIC HEARING
GERALD DOPSON CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS
September 8, 2026, 5:00 PM
I.
CALL TO ORDER
A. Prayer
B. Flag Ceremony
II.
OLD BUSINESS
III.
NEW BUSINESS
A. Byron Flagg of Counsel will provide a legal report.
B. Approval of new Community Development Block Grant Program (CDBG) Procurement Policy
C. Approval of Federal Grants Compliance Policy as required for CDBG and CDBG-DR programs
IV.
EMERGENCY BUSINESS
V.
OTHER BUSINESS
A. Approval of minutes:
▪ Regular Council Meeting August 11, 2026
▪ First Budget Workshop August 24, 2026
B. Review of the bills for the month of
▪ August 2026
C. Comments – Board/Public
REMINDER: Upcoming Meetings
Public Hearing to adopt the Tentative Millage Rate and Budget: Monday, September 14th at 5:15 pm
Public Hearing to adopt the Final Millage Rate and Budget: Monday, September 21st at 5:15 pm
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CITY OF MACCLENNY
REGULAR MEETING
September 8, 2026
5:00 P.M.
Note: These meeting minutes are a summarized version of the actual discussion at the
meeting. These are not verbatim transcripts. For a complete audio recording of the
discussion please contact City Manager Mike Griffis at
[email protected].
The City Commission met in regular session, Tuesday, September 8, 2026, with the
following present: City Manager Mike Griffis, Mayor Mark Bryant, Commissioners Cecil
Horne Jr., Sam Kitching, Danny Norton, Lynward Bones, Council Secretary Shelisa Hull and
City Attorney Frank Maloney.
Mayor Bryant called the meeting to order, and Commissioner Kitching opened the
meeting with prayer followed by the pledge to the United States flag.
Old Business:
There was no old business.
New Business:
Finance Director Melissa Thompson presented the new Community Development
Block Grant (CDBG) procurement policy, required for the CDBG-DR infrastructure grant for
the Ohio Avenue water plant. She explained that the policy is updated to comply with new
federal disaster fund requirements. While there are differences between federal and state
thresholds, the City will adhere to the more stringent of the two. The policy has been
reviewed by counsel. Commissioner Kitching made a motion to approve the new CDBG
procurement policy, as presented, and was seconded by Commissioner Horne. Voting was
unanimous. Motion carried.
Finance Director Thompson also presented a comprehensive do …
Mon Aug 24, 2026
City Council
Macclenny City Council to hold first 2026-2027 budget workshop
The City Council is meeting to discuss the 2026-2027 budget. This is the first of several scheduled workshops and hearings regarding the budget and millage rates.
- Discussion of 2026-2027 Budget
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✓ Decided: City of Macclenny reviews proposed 2026-2027 budget
The City Commission held a budget workshop to review a proposed budget of $25,924,342. The proposal includes using the millage rollback rate of 3.5679 and allocating $1.3 million to pay off a USDA fire station loan. No formal votes were taken during this workshop session.
- Proposed 2026-2027 budget of $25,924,342 discussed
- Proposed use of millage rollback rate of 3.5679 discussed
- Proposed $1.3 million reserve draw to pay off USDA fire station loan discussed
- Proposed $50,000 allocation from rental fund reserve for property repairs discussed
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AGENDA
CITY OF MACCLENNY
FIRST BUDGET WORKSHOP
GERALD DOPSON CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS
MONDAY, August 24, 2026
5:00 p.m.
I.
CALL TO ORDER
A. Prayer
B. Flag Ceremony
II.
NEW BUSINESS
A. Discussion of 2026-2027 Budget.
Upcoming Meeting Dates and Times
Monday, August 31st @ 5:00 PM
Second Budget Workshop if needed
Tuesday, September 8th @ 5:00 PM
Regular City Council Meeting
Monday, September 14th @ 5:15 PM
Public Hearing Tentative Millage and Budget
Monday, September 21st @ 5:15 PM
Public Hearing Final Millage rate and Budget
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CITY OF MACCLENNY
First Budget Workshop Meeting
August 24, 2026
5:00 P.M.
Note: These meeting minutes are a summarized version of the actual discussion at the
meeting. These are not verbatim transcripts. For a complete audio recording of the
discussion please contact City Manager Mike Griffis at
[email protected].
The City Commission met in special session, Monday, August 24, 2026, with the
following present: City Manager Mike Griffis, Mayor Mark Bryant, Commissioners Cecil
Horne Jr., Sam Kitching, Danny Norton, Lynward Bones. Council Secretary Shelisa Hull
and City Attorney Frank Maloney were absent.
Mayor Bryant called the meeting to order, and Commissioner Bones opened the
meeting with prayer followed by the pledge to the United States flag.
New Business:
Finance Director Melissa Thompson presented the proposed 2026-2027 Budget,
noting it is based on a reduction in the millage rate from 3.6 mills to the rollback rate of
3.5679. The budget also accounts for a 15.5% increase in health insurance costs, changes in
Florida Retirement System (FRS) rates, and a 3% salary increase across all departments.
Insurance costs for property, liability, and auto are mostly flat compared to the previous year,
with minor adjustments. Utility and fuel costs have been adjusted where necessary, with
notable increases in the streets, recreation, water, and sewer departments. Director Thompson
reported that state revenue projections have been delayed. As of the meeting, f …
Tue Aug 11, 2026
City Council
Macclenny City Council to receive update on building projects
The City Council will meet to receive a staff update on current building projects. The body will also review July 2026 bills and approve minutes from the July 14 meeting.
- Update on current city building projects
- Review of July 2026 bills
- Approval of July 14, 2026 meeting minutes
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✓ Decided: Commission makes Ghost in the Oaks and Christmas in the Park free this year
The City Commission voted unanimously to make Ghost in the Oaks and Christmas in the Park free public events for this year, with vendor fees remaining in place. The decision followed an agreement for the Baker County Chamber of Commerce to take over event administration at no charge to the city. Commissioners also unanimously approved the July 2026 bills and the July 14, 2026 meeting minutes.
- Approved making Ghost in the Oaks and Christmas in the Park free public events for this year, with vendor fees retained (unanimous)
- Approved July 2026 bills (unanimous)
- Approved July 14, 2026 regular meeting minutes (unanimous)
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AGENDA
CITY OF MACCLENNY
PUBLIC HEARING
GERALD DOPSON CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS
August 11, 2026, 5:00 PM
I.
CALL TO ORDER
A. Prayer
B. Flag Ceremony
II.
OLD BUSINESS
III.
NEW BUSINESS
A. City staff will provide an update on current building projects in the City.
IV.
EMERGENCY BUSINESS
V.
OTHER BUSINESS
A. Approval of minutes:
▪ Regular Council Meeting July 14, 2026
B. Review of the bills for the month of
▪ July 2026
C. Comments – Board/Public
REMINDER: Upcoming Meetings
First Budget Workshop is August 24th at 5:00 pm
Second Budget Workshop is August 31st at 5:00 pm
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CITY OF MACCLENNY
REGULAR MEETING
August 11, 2026
5:00 P.M.
Note: These meeting minutes are a summarized version of the actual discussion at the
meeting. These are not verbatim transcripts. For a complete audio recording of the
discussion please contact City Manager Mike Griffis at
[email protected].
The City Commission met in regular session, Tuesday, August 11, 2026, with the
following present: City Manager Mike Griffis, Mayor Mark Bryant, Commissioners Cecil
Horne Jr., Sam Kitching, Danny Norton, Lynward Bones, Council Secretary Shelisa Hull and
City Attorney Frank Maloney.
Mayor Bryant called the meeting to order and opened the meeting with prayer
followed by the pledge to the United States flag.
Old Business:
There was no old business.
New Business:
Office Manager Deanna Dinkins provided updates on current building projects in the
City. She reported that Wawa held its grand opening last week, with staff attending, and is
now open for business. A new car wash is planned at State Road 228 and Barbara Brothers
Circle; its final development order was approved in May. The applicant has not yet applied
for a demolition permit, which will be required to remove an existing brick house before
submitting for building permits. Staff noted the process has been lengthy but is now complete
on development approvals, and engineers are proceeding. Mrs. Dinkins further reported that
Barber Point PUD (old golf course) is nearing completion of engineering tweaks; t …
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