Marianna public meetings in 2025
37 substantive meetings from 2025, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Planning and Zoning
The Planning and Zoning Board will review Ordinance #1179, an expedited amendment to the city’s Comprehensive Plan. It will also consider Ordinance #1180, a proposed zoning change. The meeting includes a review of October minutes and any other business before adjournment.
- Ordinance #1179 – Expedited amendment to the Comprehensive Plan
- Ordinance #1180 – Proposed zoning change
- Review of October meeting minutes
- Other business
City Commission
The City Commission will hold a public hearing regarding a Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) and the adoption of Ordinance #1178. The body will also discuss wastewater improvements, airport runway rehabilitation, and fire department grants.
- Ordinance #1178: Capital Improvements Element Update (Second Reading and Adoption)
- CDBG Project PackEx: Resolution 2026-04 and second public hearing
- Runway 8-26 Rehabilitation: Task Order for AVCON, Inc.
- St. Luke Historical Renovation Phase 3 bid award recommendation
- Citywide Wastewater Improvements: Change Order 3 (Part A) and Change Order 4 (Part B)
Special Meeting
The Marianna City Commission will review budget amendments for fiscal year 2025/2026. Commissioners will consider the Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant agreement for the police department. The agenda includes a grant‑funded purchase of a 2024 Ford F150 patrol vehicle and a natural gas conversion kit.
- Budget Amendments, Fiscal Year 2025/2026 (Staff Report‑Budget Amend 24-25.PDF)
- Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) Agreement for Marianna Police Department (Agenda‑JAG Agreement.PDF; JG244‑Federal Award Agreement.PDF)
- Purchase of 2024 Ford F150 patrol vehicle and natural gas conversion kit (grant funded) (Agenda Item‑Grant Funded 2024 Ford F150 and Natural Gas Conversion.PDF)
- Bradford SO Bid Award BCSO 22-27-1.0 Primary (BRADFORD SO BID AWARD BCSO 22-27-1.0 PRIMARY.PDF)
- Purchase Order Requests for 2024 Ford F150 and natural gas conversion kit (Purchase Order Request‑2024 Ford F150.PDF; Purchase Order Request‑Natural Gas Conversion 2024 Ford F150.PDF)
City Workshops
The City of Marianna will hold a workshop to discuss fire protection services. The discussion focuses on a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the City of Marianna and Jackson County.
- Workshop discussion on Fire Protection Services Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between City of Marianna and Jackson County
City Commission
The Marianna City Commission will hold a public hearing on Ordinance #1178, the Capital Improvements Element, for its first reading. Commissioners will also consider amended ordinances for the fire and police pension funds that adjust cost‑of‑living allowances. Additional agenda items include a planning and permitting report, a major development order for Topnotch Bakery, and a contract for the MERE Complex concession stand.
- Ordinance #1178 – Capital Improvements Element (first reading)
- Amended Ordinance No. 2025-1135 – Fire Pension Fund COLA amendment
- Amended Ordinance No. 2025-1136 – Police Pension Fund COLA amendment
- Major Development Order – Topnotch Bakery
- MERE Complex Concession Stand Contract
Planning and Zoning
The Marianna Planning and Zoning Board will consider the Top Notch Bakery development, reviewing the staff report and site plan. The board will also consider Ordinance #1178 to update the Capital Improvements Element of the Comprehensive Plan. The meeting includes review of the September Planning Board minutes and any other business.
- Review of Top Notch Bakery development (staff report and site plan)
- Consideration of Ordinance #1178 – Capital Improvements Element Update
- Approval of September Planning Board minutes
- Other business items
Special Meeting
The Marianna City Commission will discuss a proposal for new Christmas decorations on Main Street, referencing the MS Downtown Snowflakes design. The commission will also review Change Order No. 5 for the MAI Hangar Development project. Both items are presented for consideration at the special meeting.
- New Christmas Decorations – Main Street Marianna (referencing AGENDA - MS DOWNTOWN SNOWFLAKES.PDF and QUOTE - JUBILEE DECOR.PDF)
- Hangar Development – Change Order No. 5 (referencing AGENDA - MAI CHANGE ORDER.PDF and NEW CHANGE ORDER 5, MAI HANGAR DEVELOPMENT, 10-23-2025EBG.PDF)
City Commission
The City Commission will hold a second reading for Ordinance #1177 and consider multiple change orders for wastewater and water line projects. The body will also review equipment purchases for the police and fire departments and a grant modification for Project Lava.
- Second reading of Ordinance #1177
- Purchase of a 2024 Ford F150 patrol vehicle and natural gas conversion kit
- Purchase of a Skydio X10 Drone for the Police Department
- Shade structure purchase for McLane’s Community Center Park
- Resolution 2026-02 to establish a 401(A) Defined Contribution Plan
Special Meeting
The City Commission will consider a grant agreement for a drone funding program involving the Florida Department of Law Enforcement and the Marianna Police Department. They will also view a film produced by the International City/County Management Association for the City of Marianna. A discussion of the Commission’s legislative priorities will follow.
- Drone Funding Program Grant Agreement – Florida Department of Law Enforcement and Marianna Police Department
- ICMA TV film about the City of Marianna
- Legislative Priorities Discussion
Planning and Zoning
The Marianna Planning and Zoning Board will meet to consider a Conditional Use Development Order for a home occupation. The meeting agenda lists the item for 4:00 PM at Old City Hall.
- Conditional Use Development Order - Home Occupation
- Review of August 2025 Planning and Zoning minutes
- Meeting at Old City Hall Commission Room, 2897 Jefferson Street
Airport Commerce Park Board Meeting
The Airport Commerce Park Board will consider approval of the June 18, 2025 meeting minutes. It will review airport financial reports covering fuel sales and hangar rental payments through August 2025. The board will hear from the Public Works Director and address any other business.
- Review & approval of 06.18.25 Minutes
- Review Fuel Sales Thru 08.25 financial report
- Review Hangar Rentals_Payments 08.25 financial report
- Public Works Director presentation
- Other business
Special Meeting
The Marianna City Commission will hold a public hearing and then consider two resolutions: one to set the final millage rate and another to adopt the final budget for fiscal year 2025‑2026. Commissioners will vote on Resolution 2025‑22 (Final Millage Rate) and Resolution 2025‑23 (Final Budget). The meeting follows standard procedural items such as call to order, roll call, invocation, and adjournment.
- Resolution 2025‑22 – Adopt final millage rate for FY 2025‑26
- Resolution 2025‑23 – Adopt final budget for FY 2025‑26
- Public hearing on the final millage rate and budget
- Call to order, roll call, and invocation
- Adjournment of the special meeting
Special Meeting
The City Commission will hold public hearings to vote on the second readings of Ordinance #1173 (Future Land Use Change) and Ordinance #1174 (Zoning Change). The meeting will also consider purchasing a new lawn mower and applying for state recreation funding.
- Public Hearing: Ordinance #1173 (Future Land Use Change)
- Public Hearing: Ordinance #1174 (Zoning Change)
- Purchase of Grasshopper Lawn Mower
- Application for Florida Recreation Development Assistance Program (FRDAP)
Special Meeting
The Marianna City Commission will hold a public hearing to review the tentative millage rate and budget for fiscal year 2025-2026. Resolutions 2025-20 and 2025-21 will be considered, with no other substantive items listed on the agenda.
- Public hearing on Tentative Millage & Budget, Fiscal Year 2025-2026
- Resolution 2025-20: Tentative Millage Rate
- Resolution 2025-21: Tentative Budget
City Commission
The Marianna City Commission will hold its regular meeting to decide on five new ordinances, including future land use and zoning changes, and to award contracts totaling over $2.3 million for water infrastructure, energy efficiency, and airport improvements. The meeting will also hear updates on planning, permitting, and community redevelopment projects.
- Ordinance #1173: Future Land Use Change - First Reading
- Ordinance #1174: Zoning Change; 1st Reading
- Ordinance #1175: Comprehensive Plan Amendment - 2nd Reading
- Ordinance #1176: Zoning Designation - Second Reading
- Award $2.3M+ in grants and contracts: FDACS energy efficiency ($326,060), HMGP wastewater ($842,000), HMGP generator modification ($682,000), FAA Taxiway A rehab ($240,000), CDBG water main replacement ($1.01M)
Planning and Zoning
The Marianna Planning and Zoning Board will meet on August 25, 2025, to review and potentially decide on several land use and zoning-related items. The board will consider ordinances for future land use changes, zoning changes, a flood ordinance update, and a variance request for Circle K signs. A conceptual trail plan will also be discussed.
- Ordinance #1173: Future Land Use Change
- Ordinance #1174: Zoning Change
- Ordinance #1177: Flood Ordinance update
- Variance Request - Circle K Signs
- Conceptual Trail Plan discussion
City Commission
The City Commission will consider second readings for a future land use change and a zoning change. The body will also review several infrastructure projects, including airport runway and taxiway work and sidewalk design on South Street.
- Ordinance #1173: Future Land Use Change (Second Reading)
- Ordinance #1174: Zoning Change (Second Reading)
- Resolution 25-018: South Street Sidewalk Project design
- Resolution 25-017 and 25-019: Airport Runway 8-26 and Taxiway B projects
- MOU regarding the City of Alford Sewer System
Planning and Zoning
The Planning and Zoning Board will meet to discuss developments and review minutes from June 2025. The primary item for consideration is a Conditional Use Development Order.
- Conditional Use Development Order
Special Meeting
The City Commission will hold a special meeting to discuss the Fiscal Year 2025-2026 budget. The body will also work to establish the millage rate for the TRIM Notice.
- Discussion on Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Budget
- Establishment of Millage Rate for TRIM Notice
City Commission
The City Commission will consider four ordinances regarding zoning and land use amendments. The body is also reviewing multiple grant amendments for water, wastewater, and public safety infrastructure.
- Ordinances #1173, #1174, #1175, and #1176 regarding zoning and land use changes
- Grant amendments for Citywide Water and Wastewater Resiliency (M0101 and M0011)
- Grant amendments for the Public Safety Building (M0181 and HL138)
- Purchase of a 2024/2025 Capital Outlay 8" Bypass Pump for Water/Wastewater
- Market Street Water/Sewer Repair and Replacement Project grant amendment (LPA0324)
Planning and Zoning
The Planning and Zoning Board will consider several changes to land use and zoning designations. The meeting includes reviews of a small scale amendment, a zoning change, and a comprehensive plan amendment.
- Ordinance #1173: Small Scale Amendment
- Ordinance #1174: Zoning Change
- Ordinance #1175: Comprehensive Plan Amendment
- Ordinance #1176: Zoning Designation
Airport Commerce Park Board Meeting
The Airport Commerce Park Board will meet to review financial reports and hangar rentals for May 2025. The board will also consider minutes from the March 19, 2025 meeting and hear a presentation from Darwin Gilmore.
- Review of May 2025 hangar rentals
- Review of May 2025 fuel graph
- Approval of March 19, 2025 meeting minutes
- Presentation by Darwin Gilmore
City Workshops
The City Commission will hold a workshop meeting to discuss fire assessments. No other items are listed for decision or discussion.
- Fire Assessment Discussion
City Workshops
The City of Marianna will hold a workshop meeting to discuss the pension fund. The session also includes discussions regarding the Marianna Police and Fire Rescue Departments.
- Pension Fund Discussion
- Discussion regarding Marianna Police and Fire Rescue Departments
City Commission
The City Commission will conduct the selection of a new Mayor and Mayor Pro Tem and administer oaths of office. The body will also consider several grant amendments and infrastructure project awards.
- Selection of new Mayor and Mayor Pro Tem
- FDOT Memorandum of Agreement for mowing, edging, and litter removal (Resolution 2025-016)
- CDBG-NR Water Tank Rehabilitation Project recommendation of award
- St. Luke’s Renovation Grant Amendment 5
- City Engineering Design and Construction Engineering Inspection Services contracts (RFP # 2025-01)
City Commission
The commission will hold public hearings and vote on second readings of four ordinances: a future land use change, a zoning change, new land development regulations, and a truck route. They will also consider several grant agreements, contract amendments, and change orders for infrastructure projects including sewer improvements, a public safety building, and an airport hangar. A second public hearing on the Community Development Block Grant is scheduled.
- Second reading of Ordinance No. 1172 establishing a truck route
- Second reading of Ordinance #1169 (future land use change) and #1170 (zoning change) – Williams
- Resolution 25-018 for Borden Street Improvement Project CDBG application
- Change Order #1 for Public Safety Building, Code Plus and Generator Project
- Animal Control Contract approval
Special Meeting
The Marianna City Commission is holding a special meeting to discuss the Florida Public Utilities (FPU) rate case, which is listed as active litigation. The agenda also includes a Shade meeting under Other Policy Matters. No votes or decisions are scheduled; the discussion is limited to this single substantive topic.
- Discussion of Florida Public Utilities (FPU) rate case before the Florida Public Service Commission
- Shade meeting (item under Other Policy Matters)
Special Meeting
The City Commission will hold a special meeting to discuss policy matters. The agenda focuses on natural gas, including specific incentives for Pooser Road and the Malone Extension.
- Natural Gas Discussion
- Pooser Road Gas Incentives
- Malone Extension
- Shade Meeting Request
City Commission
The Marianna City Commission will hold first readings on four ordinances: a future land use change, a zoning change, updates to land development regulations, and a truck route ordinance. The commission will also consider multiple change orders, grant amendments, and policy items including Hospital Drive improvements, airport hangar development, and wastewater projects.
- First reading of Ordinance #1169 – Future Land Use Change
- First reading of Ordinance #1170 – Zoning Change
- First reading of Ordinance #1171 – Land Development Regulations
- First reading of Ordinance #1172 – Truck Route (presented by Marianna Police Department)
- Hospital Drive Improvements Change Order #2 (CDBG-MIT No. MT143)
City Workshops
The City of Marianna will hold a workshop meeting to discuss the Marianna Middle School and McLane Center. No other substantive items are listed on the agenda.
- Discussion regarding Marianna Middle School/McLane Center
Planning and Zoning
The Planning and Zoning Board will consider three ordinances: Ordinance #1169 for a future land use change and Ordinance #1170 for a zoning change, both involving the Williams property. The board will also review Ordinance #1171, an update to the Land Development Code, and receive the March planning report. Approval of prior meeting minutes is also on the agenda.
- Ordinance #1169: Future Land Use Change for Williams property
- Ordinance #1170: Zoning Change for Williams property
- Ordinance #1171: Land Development Regulations update
- March Planning Report presentation
- Approval of previous meeting minutes
Airport Commerce Park Board Meeting
This is a routine administrative meeting of the Airport Commerce Park Board. The board will vote on approving the December 11, 2024 minutes and will receive financial updates including a fuel graph, hangar listing, and an airport financial report provided at the meeting. No major decisions or public hearings are scheduled.
- Review and approval of December 11, 2024 meeting minutes
- Review of MAI Fuel Graph for February 2025
- Review of February Hangar Listing for FY 24-25
- Airport Financial Report to be provided at the meeting
City Commission
The Marianna City Commission will hold a first public hearing on a Community Development Block Grant application and consider multiple other policy items. These include a construction loan agreement for an automated meter reading and waterline replacement project, a resolution for Taxiway A rehabilitation design, and updates to maximum tow rates. The meeting also features discussion of a multi-purpose building and appointments to the Airport Industrial Board.
- First public hearing on Community Development Block Grant application to Florida Department of Economic Opportunity
- Construction loan agreement DW320261 for automated meter reading and waterline replacement project
- Resolution 25-013 authorizing FDOT-funded Taxiway A rehab design at Marianna airport
- Discussion of maximum tow rates by Marianna Police Department
- Nomination of Bruce Adams to Airport Industrial Board replacing Jim King
City Commission
The City Commission will discuss several grant-funded projects, including fire rescue equipment and building modifications. The body is also considering lease agreements for city-owned buildings and the airport terminal.
- South Street Sidewalk Project design engineering services award
- Marianna Project Lava bid award (CDBG-ED 25DB-E02)
- Lease agreements for a city-owned building and the Helicopter Institute at the airport terminal
- Purchase of fire hose and bunker gear via AFG grants
- MOU for Project Bristol
Special Meeting
The City Commission will consider three items: terminating the Florida Municipal Pension Trust Fund for Marianna Health and Rehabilitation (MH&R) employees via Resolution 2025-011, authorizing a contract with Richards, Mitchell, & Cross, P.A. for legal services related to the center, and granting signature authority for the closure of the Marianna Health & Rehabilitation Center through Resolution 2025-012.
- Resolution 2025-011 terminating the Florida Municipal Pension Trust Fund for MH&R employees
- Contract with Richards, Mitchell, & Cross, P.A. for health care professional consulting services
- Resolution 2025-012 granting signature authority for closing Marianna Health & Rehabilitation Center
Special Meeting
The City Commission will discuss the investment of MHRC sale proceeds and fund balance guidelines. The body is also considering Resolution 25-010 regarding the revised scope and funds for the Resiliency Hub Project under a CDBG-CV grant.
- Resolution 25-010: Resiliency Hub Project (CDBG-CV) revised grant scope and funds
- Investment of MHRC sale proceeds
- Reserve Policy Discussion regarding fund balance guidelines
- Discussion regarding Florida Public Utilities (FPU)
City Commission
The commission will hold public hearings on four ordinances (second readings) for future land use and zoning changes. They will also consider several agreements including an election services contract, street reconstruction, grant amendments, a police safety grant, a public safety complex work order, a wastewater project bid award, and the purchase of the Marianna Health & Rehabilitation Center.
- Public hearings on ordinances #1163-1166 (future land use and zoning changes)
- Election Services Agreement for 2025
- Bertram Street & Colonel Street reconstruction and drainage
- Bid Award for Waste Water Hardening Project (added at meeting)
- Marianna Health & Rehabilitation Center (MHRC) Purchase Agreement