Marianna public meetings in 2025
13 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 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
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
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
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
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
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)