Escambia County, Florida

Community Redevelopment Agency

Budget Workshops

The Escambia County Board will hold a budget workshop to discuss the upcoming fiscal plan. The agenda includes an overview of the budget, a review of constitutional officers, a medical examiner update, a reduction review, and a review of each county department. No formal actions are listed; the meeting appears to be informational and deliberative.

• Overview of Budget
• Review of Constitutional Officers (Property Appraiser, Tax Collector, Supervisor of Elections, Clerk of the Circuit Court and Comptroller, Sheriff)
• Medical Examiner update
• Reduction Review
• Board Department Review of all county departments (e.g., Animal Welfare, Building Services, Public Safety, etc.)

Board of County Commissioners

The Escambia County Board of County Commissioners will hold a Gary Sansing Public Forum. The agenda includes a call to order, rules for speakers, and an accessibility notice. No specific policy decisions or contracts are on the agenda.

Board of County Commissioners

The Escambia County Board of County Commissioners will consider several public‑hearing items, including petitions to vacate alleyways and rights‑of‑way in multiple subdivisions. It will adopt an ordinance directing the Supervisor of Elections to place a referendum on the November 3 2026 ballot to extend the one‑cent Local Option Sales Tax for ten years. The Board will also adopt a parks‑code amendment, a street‑lighting municipal services benefit unit ordinance, and accept routine financial reports.

• Adopt ordinance to place a referendum on the Nov 3 2026 ballot to extend the one‑cent LOST for ten years (2029‑2038)
• Adopt ordinance amending Chapter 74, Article II, Section 74‑36 (2) of the Parks and Recreation code
• Adopt the Iron Rock Phase 3 Subdivision Street Lighting MSBU ordinance and approve contract with Florida Power and Light
• Public hearings to approve or deny petitions to vacate alleyways/rights‑of‑way in Oakcrest, The Cedars, Talbert Street, and a 20‑foot easement
• Review and consider the Environmental Code Enforcement lien‑relief request for 315 Weis Lane (request denied by staff criteria)

Development Review Committee

Planning Board

Planning Board

Contractor Competency

Development Review Committee

Board of County Commissioners

Committee of the Whole Workshop

Board of County Commissioners

Community Redevelopment Agency

Marine Advisory Committee

Development Review Committee

Tourist Development Council

Development Review Committee

Disability Awareness Committee

Board of Adjustment

Development Review Committee

Tourist Development Council

Planning Board

Planning Board

Development Review Committee

Contractor Competency

Budget Workshops

Development Review Committee

Committee of the Whole Workshop

Community Redevelopment Agency

Board of County Commissioners

Board of County Commissioners

Marine Advisory Committee

Development Review Committee

Board of Adjustment

Development Review Committee

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Budget Workshops

Development Review Committee

Board of County Commissioners

Board of County Commissioners

Committee of the Whole Workshop

Community Redevelopment Agency

Planning Board

Planning Board

Development Review Committee

Contractor Competency

Marine Advisory Committee

Development Review Committee

Board of County Commissioners

Board of County Commissioners

Tourist Development Council

Development Review Committee

Board of Adjustment

Development Review Committee

Contractor Competency

Development Review Committee

Board of County Commissioners

Board of County Commissioners

Community Redevelopment Agency

Committee of the Whole Workshop

Marine Advisory Committee

Planning Board

Planning Board

Board of County Commissioners

Disability Awareness Committee

Board of Adjustment

Planning Board

Planning Board

Contractor Competency

Committee of the Whole Workshop

Board of County Commissioners

Board of County Commissioners

Community Redevelopment Agency

Marine Advisory Committee

Tourist Development Council

Board of Adjustment

Planning Board

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Contractor Competency

Board of County Commissioners

Community Redevelopment Agency

Committee of the Whole Workshop

Board of County Commissioners

Marine Advisory Committee

Board of County Commissioners

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Planning Board

Planning Board

Contractor Competency

Board of County Commissioners

Community Redevelopment Agency

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Development Review Committee

The Development Review Committee will vote on the final DRC application for Heron's Landing Townhomes Phase 2 located at 951 Dog Track Rd. The committee will also hold pre‑application meetings for four other projects: Scenic Hills Repositioning, Perdido Key Medical Spa, Murphy Oil #26065, and ST1 LLC. Additionally, staff will conduct internal reviews of several initial DRC applications, which are not open to the public. The meeting includes a brief item for requesting project documents.

• Final DRC application: Heron's Landing Townhomes Phase 2, 951 Dog Track Rd
• Pre‑application meeting: Scenic Hills Repositioning, 8891 Burning Tree Rd
• Pre‑application meeting: Perdido Key Medical Spa, 13500 BLK Perdido Key Dr
• Pre‑application meeting: Murphy Oil #26065, 2500 Wilde Lake Blvd.
• Pre‑application meeting: ST1 LLC, 6698 N Palafox St (Community Redevelopment Area)

General

Board of Adjustment

The Board of Adjustment will hold a public hearing and consider case CU-2026-17, which requests a conditional use to allow horses at 5570 N Blue Angel Pkwy and 5404 Blue Angel Pkwy. The applicants are Derek and Nancy Brown, agents for owners Stanley and Deborah Barnard. Other agenda items include approvals of minutes, acceptance of staff findings, and procedural matters.

• Case CU-2026-17: request to allow horses at 5570 N Blue Angel Pkwy and 5404 Blue Angel Pkwy, submitted by Derek and Nancy Brown for owners Stanley and Deborah Barnard
• Acceptance of Development Services Staff Findings-of-Fact into evidence
• Approval of meeting minutes from June 17, 2026

Development Review Committee

The committee is reviewing final applications for commercial and residential projects. The meeting includes reviews for gym, food, and townhome developments. Some initial applications are listed for internal staff review only.

• World Gym at 1200 N Hwy 29
• Lost Key C10 at 700 Blk Lost Key Drive (26 Lots)
• Wild Fork Foods at 6810 N. Davis Hwy
• Hamilton Hall Townhomes at 7722 Kipling Street (36 Lots)
• Hancock Meadow at 350 Meadow Lane (34 Lots)

Marine Advisory Committee

The committee will discuss a draft ordinance amending Chapter 102 to address derelict vessels, enforcing state statutes on vessels at risk and long-term anchoring. They also will approve minutes from previous meetings and review the 2026 symposia calendar.

• Discussion of draft ordinance on derelict vessels (amending Chapter 102, Article VI)
• Approval of minutes from June 8, 2026
• Review of approved revised minutes from May 11, 2026 (no action needed)
• Update on 2026 symposia calendar: August 10 Diving Safety, October 12 Waterways Conditions

Development Review Committee

The committee is reviewing final applications for a residential subdivision, an office, and a gas facility. Pre-application meetings are scheduled for a coffee shop, truck parking, and a warehouse. Staff will conduct internal reviews for a 147-lot project.

• Final application: Hancock Meadow, 350 Meadow Lane (34 Lots)
• Final application: HEI Office, 3802 N. S Street
• Final application: Perdido Renewable Natural Gas Facility, 13012 Beulah Rd
• Pre-application: Melt Coffee & Dip, 9021 University Parkway
• Pre-application: Pine Forest Truck Parking, 9235 Pine Forest Road

Planning Board

The Planning Board will hold public hearings to review several proposed amendments to the 2030 Future Land Use Map. The board will recommend whether the Board of County Commissioners should adopt these changes to land use categories for specific parcels.

• Case OSP-2026-02: Change 160.07 acres on 1700 Blk Jacks Branch Rd to Agriculture Residential
• Case OSP-2026-01: Change 801.78 acres on 900 Blk Jacks Branch Rd and Well Line Road to Mixed-Use Suburban
• LSA-2026-01: Change 538.42 acres on Frank Reeder Road and Nine Mile Road to Mixed-Use Urban
• Review of ordinance to replace language for Mixed-Use Urban and Commercial categories in Outlying Landed Field 8

Planning Board

The Planning Board will hold a public hearing on a rezoning request for 160.07 acres at 1700 Blk Jacks Branch Rd from Agricultural (1 du/20 acres) to Rural Residential (1 du/4 acres). The board will also approve minutes from the May 5, 2026 meeting and handle procedural items.

• Case Z-2026-12: Rezone 160.07 acres from Agr to RR at 1700 Blk Jacks Branch Rd

Contractor Competency

The Escambia County Contractor Competency Board will hold a regular meeting to conduct an appeal of a building official interpretation for a playhouse, review contractor applications, and hear probable cause and disciplinary cases against multiple contractors facing complaints.

• Appeal of Building Official Interpretation for a playhouse at 10091 Bristol Park
• Contractor applications: Hien Nguyen (Residential), James Walsh (General reciprocity), Joseph Pool (General reciprocity), Jose Barrios (reinstatement of delinquent license)
• Probable cause hearings against Alexander Roddy (A2 Home Improvement, complaint at 5790 Adelyn Rd), Marcus McCoy (Maverick Demolition, complaint at 3420 Mobile Hwy), Kurtis McLaughlin (Patriot Properties, board complaint)
• Disciplinary hearings against Hunter Roberts (Provision Contractors, complaint at 1021 N R St) and Bret Smith (Apexx Plumbing, complaint at 400 Oak Knoll Ln)

Development Review Committee

The Development Review Committee will hold a regular meeting to discuss and decide on two final applications: a dewatering facility and a restaurant. Pre-application meetings are scheduled for a health center and townhomes. Several initial applications will be reviewed internally by staff with no public meeting.

• Final DRC: Miller Environmental Dewatering Facility at 2115 N. Pace Blvd (in Community Redevelopment Area)
• Final DRC: McAlister's Ransley Station at 8878 Ransley Station Blvd
• Pre-application: Olive Branch Health and Rehabilitation Center at 8325 University Pkwy
• Pre-application: Saufley Field Townhomes (18 lots) at 5418 Saufley Field Rd
• Initial review (staff only): Bella Terra Master Plan (350 lots) on US Hwy 29 N

Development Review Committee

The Development Review Committee has no final applications to consider. It will hold pre‑application meetings for projects such as K Street Minor Subdivision (2008 N K Street), Holsberry Townhomes (1000 Holsberry Rd), Fontainebleau (17255 Perdido Key Dr), Life Changing Experience Workshop Center (1501 N 50Th Ave), Master Insulation Addition (91 Camelia Dr), and Devine Farm Pit No. 2 (4450 Devine Farms Road). The committee also notes internal staff review of initial applications and provides contact information for document requests.

• K Street Minor Subdivision – 2008 N K Street, 4 lots (District 3)
• Holsberry Townhomes – 1000 Holsberry Rd, 48 lots (District 5)
• Fontainebleau – 17255 Perdido Key Dr (District 1)
• Life Changing Experience Workshop Center – 1501 N 50Th Ave (District 2)
• Master Insulation Addition – 91 Camelia Dr (District 3)

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners’ public forum will address procedural matters for the upcoming regular meeting. Topics include the call to order, speaker sign‑up rules, and accessibility assistance for the agenda. No substantive policy decisions or contracts are on the agenda.

• Call to Order – procedural opening of the public forum
• Speaker sign‑up rules and three‑minute time limit per speaker
• ADA accessibility contact information for agenda access

Committee of the Whole Workshop

The Escambia County Board of County Commissioners will hold a workshop to discuss property tax legislation. The meeting will include a presentation by a federal and state lobbyist and a board discussion.

• Discussion of property tax legislation
• Presentation by federal and state lobbyist
• Board discussion on the topic

Community Redevelopment Agency

The Escambia County Community Redevelopment Agency will consider funding for four residential rehab grants. The board will also review the cancellation of four liens for residents who completed five years of compliance with the Residential Roof Program.

• Residential Rehab Grant for roof replacement at 6038 Songbird Drive: $6,954
• Residential Rehab Grant for electrical rewiring at 302/304 Vera Street: $2,135
• Residential Rehab Grant for privacy fencing at 1007 West Fisher Street: $3,322
• Residential Rehab Grant for plumbing upgrade at 128 Royal Lane: $5,092
• Cancellation of four Residential Roof Program liens totaling $37,680

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will hold public hearings on creating a municipal services benefit unit for the Dunleith Subdivision and reviewing three zoning and vested rights cases. The body will also consider an agreement extension for the Perdido Bay Boat Ramp.

• Ordinance to create the Dunleith Subdivision Amenities Municipal Services Benefit Unit
• Rezoning Case Z-2026-10: 8.95 acres at 5200 Blk, 5203, and 5209 West Nine Mile Road from Low Density Residential to Commercial
• Rezoning Case Z-2026-11: 15.59 acres at 1400 Blk N Highway 29 from Low Density Mixed-Use to Commercial
• Vested Rights Case VRD-2026-01: Operation of a tattoo establishment at 4113 Barrancas Ave
• Amendment #3 to FDEP Agreement #DH004 to extend the Perdido Bay Boat Ramp project to July 1, 2027

Development Review Committee

The Development Review Committee will consider final and initial applications for industrial, residential, and renewable energy projects. The meeting includes pre-application discussions and staff internal reviews.

• Final DRC Applications: Bluffs Industrial Roundabout, Calvary Estates, and Davis Hwy project
• Pre-Application Meetings: The First Tee of Northwest Florida, Pensacola Sycamore, and Warehouse Redevelopment
• Initial DRC Applications: Perdido Renewable Natural Gas Facility and Heron's Landing Townhomes Phase 2
• Staff Internal Review: Reed Reserve (Frank Reeder Homes) project
• Initial Review Comments available Thursday for Initial Review projects

Board of Adjustment

The Escambia County Board of Adjustment will meet to review a variance request for a residential property. The board will also approve minutes from the May 20, 2026, meeting.

• Case No. V-2026-02: Variance request for a pool in the front yard at 8810 Jernigan Road

The Board of Adjustment unanimously accepted the meeting packet and waived the legal advertisement reading. It also approved the May 20 minutes. The board granted a variance allowing a pool in the front yard of 8810 Jernigan Road.

• Accepted June 17 meeting packet (6-0)
• Waived reading of legal advertisement (6-0)
• Approved May 20 meeting minutes (6-0)
• Granted front‑yard pool variance at 8810 Jernigan Road (6-0)

Tourist Development Council

The Tourist Development Council will recommend the FY2027 Tourist Development Tax budget to the Board of County Commissioners and consider 13 grant applications totaling over $16 million, including a $10.9 million request from Visit Pensacola and a $2.1 million request from ACE. The council will also discuss communication between the Clerk and Comptroller and the Office of Management and Budget.

• Recommendation of FY2027 annual TDT budget to the Board of County Commissioners
• Pensacola Sports grant application for $1,610,271
• Visit Pensacola & ACE request for $10,869,331 (Visit Pensacola) and $2,122,956 (ACE)
• Santa Rosa Island Authority airshow grant for $300,000
• Discussion on effective communication between Clerk/Comptroller and OMB

Tourist Development Council

The Tourist Development Council will hold a budget workshop to discuss and formulate a recommendation to the Board of County Commissioners for the FY2026-2027 annual Tourist Development Tax budget. The agenda includes a status of available funds and discussion of 13 grant applications totaling over $16 million, ranging from $25,000 to nearly $13 million for Visit Pensacola and ACE. A public forum is scheduled before the budget discussion.

• Recommendation to the BOCC for the FY2026-2027 annual TDT budget
• Visit Pensacola & ACE unified request: $10,869,331 for Visit Pensacola and $2,122,956 for ACE
• Pensacola Sports grant request: $1,610,271
• Pensacola Beach Airshow request by Santa Rosa Island Authority: $300,000
• African American Heritage Society grant request: $95,000

Electrical Examiner

The Escambia County Board of Electrical Examiners will meet to review several contractor applications. The board will consider requests for examinations, reciprocity, and license reinstatement.

• Application for Examination - Master Electrician: Jamal Hamed
• Application for Examination - Master Electrician: Arvil Lee Martin
• Application for Reciprocity - Master Electrician: Bryce Wallace
• Application for Reinstatement of Delinquent License: Richard Lewis

Development Review Committee

The Development Review Committee will decide on four final development applications, including a sewer expansion on Navy Blvd, a warehouse on Untreiner Ave, a commercial project on New Warrington Rd, and a revised minor subdivision on Miramar Drive. The committee will also hold pre-application meetings for a warehouse on Pace Blvd and a commercial project on Mobile Hwy. Three initial applications are for staff internal review only and are not open to the public.

• D2 SPM 26051834PSP Kabayan Enterprises Inc, 201 N. New Warrington Rd (Community Redevelopment Area)
• D2 SP 25124514PSP Navy Blvd Area Sewer Expansion, 312 Freedom Lane
• D1 MSD 2601246PSD-MSD Moore Minor Subdivision, 851 Miramar Drive — Revised
• D3 SP 2602499PSP Sartec Warehouse, 9112 Untreiner Ave (Community Redevelopment Area)
• Pre-application meetings for a warehouse at 2212 N Pace Blvd and a commercial project at 4479 Mobile Hwy

Marine Advisory Committee

The Escambia County Marine Advisory Committee will approve minutes from its May 11, 2026 meeting and note that no action is needed for the April 13, 2026 minutes. The committee will review the 2026 symposia calendar, including a July 13 diving safety event and an October 12 waterways conditions event. Additional discussion will cover updates from the Marine Resources Division and member forum topics.

• Approval of minutes – May 11, 2026
• Approved minutes – April 13, 2026 (No Action Needed)
• 2026 Symposia Calendar: July 13 – Diving Safety
• 2026 Symposia Calendar: October 12 – Waterways Conditions
• MRD Discussion Items / Updates

Opioid Abatement Board

The Opioid Abatement Funding Advisory Board will reappoint two members, review a multi-year EMS CORE funding request totaling over $1.2 million, and vote on the FY26-27 implementation plan covering nine opioid abatement programs. The board will also consider a contract extension for Ministry Village at Olive and hear reports from current awardees.

• Reappointment of Catherine White (County Administrator Appointee) and Matthew Infinger (BCC Appointee) to the board
• EMS CORE funding requests: FY26-27 $387,546.26, FY27-28 $405,218.24, FY28-29 $423,420.37
• Contract extension for Ministry Village at Olive for FY24-25 Opioid Abatement Funds
• Review and approve FY26-27 Implementation Plan including EMS CORE, Bright Bridge, Health and Hope, Hope Above Fear, Ministry Village, Offentsive, REAP, Lakeview AIM, and YMCA
• Review and approve FY26-27 Opioid Abatement Notice of Funding Availability Timeline

Public Safety Coordinating Council

Development Review Committee

The committee is reviewing final site plan applications and conducting pre-application meetings for various commercial projects. Staff will also conduct internal reviews for four initial applications.

• Final application for Emerald Coast Warehouse Addition at 4115 Warehouse Lane
• Final application for McDaniel Temporary Storage at 198 N Old Corry Field Rd
• Final application for Legends at Pensacola at 951 Dog Track Road
• Final application for Opti-Club Building Addition at 6495 N. Davis
• Pre-application meeting for Circle K at 10405 Sorrento Rd

Contractor Competency

The Escambia County Competency Board will meet to approve minutes from May 6, 2026, and hear a disciplinary case regarding Dustin A. Vaughn. The board will also review applications for residential and building contractor licenses.

• Approval of May 6, 2026, Competency Board minutes
• Disciplinary hearing for Dustin A. Vaughn (dba Your Local Construction of The Emerald Coast, Inc.)
• Review of James S. Jones application for Residential Contractor examination
• Review of Kurtis McLaughlin application for Building Contractor examination
• Review of Jesse Miller application for Building Contractor examination

Planning Board

The Planning Board holds a public hearing to consider recommending to the Board of County Commissioners an ordinance amending the Future Land Use Map for a 4.69-acre parcel on Houston Avenue from Commercial to Mixed-Use Urban. The board will also approve previous meeting minutes and review a monthly action follow-up report.

• Public hearing on FLU map amendment SSA-2026-07 for parcel 13-2S-30-2302-004-001 on Houston Avenue (4.69 acres) from Commercial to Mixed-Use Urban
• Approval of April 7, 2026 meeting minutes
• Planning Board Monthly Action Follow-up Report for May 2026
• Planning Board 6-Month Outlook for June 2026
• Scheduling of next regular meeting on July 7, 2026

The Planning Board recommended approval of an ordinance to the Board of County Commissioners. This action changes the future land use category for a 4.69-acre parcel on Houston Avenue from Commercial to Mixed-Use Urban.

• Waived reading of legal advertisement (6-0)
• Approved April 7, 2026, meeting minutes (6-0)
• Accepted meeting packet (6-0)
• Recommended approval of SSA-2026-07 to the BCC (6-0)

Development Review Committee

The Development Review Committee will consider final approval for four applications, including a subdivision and site plan for Bella Rosa (0 Mission Road), a three‑lot subdivision at Lockhart (7130 Mobile Hwy), a four‑lot subdivision on Longleaf Drive, and a site plan for Pedro's Mexican Grill (13141 Lillian Hwy). The committee will also hold pre‑application meetings for five projects, including Tupelo Trace, Magnolia Grove Estates, Foundation Parking, Gregg Multi Family, and a proposed college use. Initial applications are for staff internal review only and are not open to the public.

• Bella Rosa final subdivision and site plan, 0 Mission Road (resubmittal)
• Lockhart Minor Subdivision, 7130 Mobile Hwy (3 lots)
• Longleaf Drive Minor Subdivision, 2500 block Longleaf Drive (4 lots)
• Pedro's Mexican Grill site plan, 13141 Lillian Hwy
• Pre‑application for Tupelo Trace, 750 Upland Road (18 lots, in Community Redevelopment Area)

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will hold public hearings to repeal and replace the animal code and discuss two FDOT grant applications for mass transit. The body will also consider noise ordinance waivers for July 4 fireworks and a conservation easement at 1245 Parasol Place.

• Public hearing to repeal and replace Chapter 10 of the Code of Ordinances (Animals)
• Public hearings for FDOT Section 5310 and 5311 mass transit grant applications
• Noise abatement waivers for Flora-Bama, Pensacola Beach Chamber, and Portofino fireworks
• Conservation easement for property located at 1245 Parasol Place
• Tourist Development Tax collections for April 2026 totaling $1,958,293

The Board of County Commissioners adopted an ordinance repealing and replacing Chapter 10 regarding animals. Other actions included reappointing a Planning Board member, approving emergency medical service agreements, and adopting several proclamations.

• Adopted Ordinance 2026-22 to repeal and replace Chapter 10 of the County Code regarding Animals (unanimous)
• Reappointed Reid Rushing to the Planning Board through June 3, 2028 (unanimous)
• Approved Amendment #1 to the FDEP Agreement for Pensacola and Perdido Bays Estuary Project (4-0)
• Approved a conservation easement at 1245 Parasol Place (unanimous)
• Approved a General Agreement with National Park Service/Gulf Islands National Seashore for EMS services (unanimous)
• Approved donation of five book vending machines to the School District of Escambia County (unanimous)
• Adopted several proclamations including Emergency Medical Services Week and National Maritime Day (unanimous)

Board of County Commissioners

The Escambia County Board of County Commissioners is meeting on May 21, 2026, at 8:30 AM. The agenda includes a call to order and the Gary Sansing Public Forum for citizens to speak on matters not on the agenda. No substantive decisions or discussions are listed; the meeting is procedural only.

• Gary Sansing Public Forum for non-agenda items
• Call to order and administrative procedures
• Citizen speaker sign-up and three-minute limit

The Gary Sansing Public Forum was called to order by Chair Hofberger and included comments from several individuals. No substantive decisions or actions were recorded during this session.

Extension Council

Board of Adjustment

The Escambia County Board of Adjustment will review two development applications: a request to permit two‑family dwellings at 3315 and 3325 North Highway 29, and a request to permit automobile sales at 4708 North Palafox Street. The meeting will also approve the April 15, 2026 minutes and accept the meeting package into evidence. A Sunshine Law presentation is scheduled as a discussion item.

• Case CU-2026-15: request for duplexes at 3315 and 3325 North Highway 29
• Case CU-2026-16: request for automobile sales at 4708 North Palafox Street
• Approval of April 15, 2026 Board of Adjustment meeting minutes
• Acceptance of the BOA meeting package with Development Services findings into evidence
• Sunshine Law presentation

The Board of Adjustment approved two conditional use requests. These include allowing two-family dwellings at 3315 and 3325 North Highway 29 and automobile sales at 4708 North Palafox Street.

• Approved April 15, 2026, meeting minutes (7-0)
• Granted conditional use for duplexes at 3315 and 3325 North Highway 29 (7-0)
• Granted conditional use for automobile sales at 4708 North Palafox Street (7-0)

Development Review Committee

The committee is reviewing final applications for several subdivisions and commercial sites. The meeting also includes pre-application discussions for new developments, including a fuel station and RV park.

• Final application for Makaira West Subdivision, 2691 W. Roberts Rd (60 Lots)
• Final application for 7 Brew, 4615 Mobile Hwy
• Pre-application for Fuel Station Site, 3501 N. Palafox Street
• Pre-application for Pine Forest RV Park, 6845 Pine Forest Rd
• Pre-application for Archer Road Subdivision, 700 Archer Rd BLK (23 Lots)

Electrical Examiner

The Escambia County Board of Electrical Examiners will hold a regular meeting to review and act on three contractor applications: two for Master Electrician examination and one for reinstatement of a delinquent license. The agenda also includes approval of prior meeting minutes, a secretary's status report, and a public forum. No other substantive actions or discussions are listed.

• JAMAL HAMED – Application for Examination – Master Electrician
• ARVIL LEE MARTIN – Application for Examination – Master Electrician
• RICHARD LEWIS – Application for Reinstatement of Delinquent License

Development Review Committee

The Escambia County Development Review Committee will consider final applications for the LaVelle Terrace Subdivision (265 lots on County Rd 297A) and The Grandison Project (1621 Lepley Rd). The committee will also hold pre-application meetings for eight projects including Cedar Ridge (22 lots), Skyview Trace (32 lots), Rise Pensacola, Wild Fork Foods, and others. Initial applications are for staff internal review only, with no public meeting.

• LaVelle Terrace Subdivision – 265 lots, 855 County Rd 297A (Final DRC Application)
• The Grandison Project – 1621 Lepley Road (Final DRC Application)
• Cedar Ridge – 22 lots, 600 block E Ten Mile Rd (Pre-Application Meeting)
• Skyview Trace – 32 lots, 0 Carrick Road (Pre-Application Meeting)
• Rise Pensacola – 503 Navy Blvd E (Pre-Application Meeting, in Community Redevelopment Area)

Marine Advisory Committee

The Marine Advisory Committee is meeting to take action on the Boating Safety Symposium. The body will also review the 2026 Symposia Calendar and receive updates from the Marine Resources Division.

• Action item: Boating Safety Symposium
• 2026 Symposia Calendar: June 8 Diving Safety and October 12 Waterways Conditions

Committee of the Whole Workshop

Board of County Commissioners

The agenda consists of procedural boilerplate for a regular meeting and the Gary Sansing Public Forum. No specific legislative items, contracts, or votes are listed.

The Escambia County Board of County Commissioners convened a public forum on May 7, 2026. Commissioners heard comments from several community members. No resolutions, approvals, or denials were recorded; the meeting was adjourned.

Board of County Commissioners

The board will hold a public hearing to adopt an ordinance establishing an Economic Development Ad Valorem Tax Exemption for the West Fraser, Inc. expansion. They will also consider multiple rezoning cases and future land use map amendments for parcels on Lillian Highway, Kingsfield Road, Gulf Beach Highway, and Marseille Drive. Additionally, they will accept Tourist Development Tax collection data showing a 3.1% increase over the prior year and the March 2026 investment report.

• Public hearing to adopt EDATE tax exemption for West Fraser, Inc. expansion
• Rezoning of 7209 Lillian Highway from High Density Mixed-Use to Public district (Z-2026-07)
• Rezoning of 551 West Kingsfield Road from Recreation to Public district (Z-2026-08)
• Rezoning of 9350 Gulf Beach Highway from Low Density Residential to Public district (Z-2026-09)
• Rezoning of 4707 Marseille Drive from Medium Density Residential to High Density Mixed-Use (Z-2026-06, recommended denial by Planning Board)

The Escambia County Board of County Commissioners adopted its agenda and a series of proclamations unanimously. It waived the reading of legal advertisements and accepted affidavits for ten public hearings. The Board approved an Economic Development Ad Valorem Tax Exemption for the West Fraser, Inc. expansion (4‑0) and adopted several land‑use and rezoning ordinances, including changes to the Future Land Use map and Official Zoning Map (all unanimous).

• Adopted agenda – carried unanimously
• Adopted multiple proclamations (Employee of the Month, National Nurses Week, etc.) – carried unanimously
• Waived reading of legal advertisements and accepted affidavit filings – carried 4‑0
• Approved Economic Development Ad Valorem Tax Exemption for West Fraser expansion (Ordinance 2026-15) – carried 4‑0
• Adopted Ordinance 2026-16 amending Future Land Use map (SSA‑2026‑04) – carried unanimously
• Approved Rezoning Case Z‑2026‑07 (7209 Lillian Highway) – carried unanimously
• Adopted Ordinance 2026-17 amending Official Zoning Map for Rezoning Case Z‑2026‑07 – carried unanimously
• Adopted Ordinance 2026-18 amending Future Land Use map (SSA‑2026‑05) – carried unanimously

Community Redevelopment Agency

The Escambia County Community Redevelopment Agency will consider approving subordination and cancellation of liens for residential rehab grant recipients, as well as new funding agreements for property repairs.

• Approve subordination of lien for Patricia Page's HVAC conversion ($10,000)
• Cancel liens for Jennifer Strickland's windows ($5,194)
• Authorize new funding agreements for Mary Gulley's roof ($9,765)
• Authorize new funding agreements for Kanika Caron Kennedy's doors ($2,737)
• Authorize new funding agreements for Loc Duong and Rachel Bismark's roof ($5,307)

The Escambia County Community Redevelopment Agency Board accepted the April 1, 2026 meeting minutes. It approved a subordination of lien agreement, a cancellation of liens, and new funding and lien agreements for residential rehab grant projects. All motions were carried unanimously with a 4‑0 vote.

• Accepted April 1, 2026 CRA meeting minutes (4‑0)
• Approved Subordination of Lien Agreement for Patricia Jean Bain property, $10,000 HVAC conversion (4‑0)
• Authorized CRA Chairman to sign the Subordination of Lien Agreement (4‑0)
• Approved Cancellation of Residential Rehab Grant Program Lien for Jennifer L. Strickland property, $5,194 window replacement (4‑0)
• Authorized CRA Chairman to execute the Cancellation of Lien documents (4‑0)
• Approved Residential Rehab Grant Program Funding and Lien Agreements for four properties totaling $27,149 (4‑0)
• Authorized CRA Chairman to sign the Funding and Lien Agreements (4‑0)

Development Review Committee

The committee is reviewing final applications for several commercial and residential projects. The meeting also includes pre-application discussions for new developments, including several large-lot subdivisions.

• Final application for Performance Machining at 4161 Warehouse Lane
• Final application for Knight Landscape Concepts Office Space at 980 Hwy 29
• Final application for Seminole North at 10700 Blk Beulah Road (45 Lots)
• Pre-application for Bella Terra-Master Plan at 1400 Blk N. Highway 29 (347 Lots)
• Pre-application for Epstein Property at 3300 Blk Kingsfield Road (303 Lots)

Contractor Competency

The Escambia County Contractor Competency Board will consider four contractor applications, three probable cause hearings, and two disciplinary hearings. Applications include master plumber, demolition, building, and residential contractors. Probable cause hearings involve complaints against Hunter Roberts and Bret Smith. Disciplinary hearings involve Jacalyn Roberts (Right Now Roofing) and Robert Levreault (R&K Plumbing).

• Four contractor applications: Alec Myers (Master Plumber), Taylor Vickers (Demolition), Samer Ghboun (Building), Timothy Dillard (Residential Reciprocity)
• Probable cause hearing: Hunter E. Roberts (Provision Contractors) for complaint at 1021 N R St., Pensacola
• Two probable cause hearings for Bret Smith (Apexx Plumbing) for complaints at 400 Oak Knoll Ln. and by the board
• Disciplinary hearing: Jacalyn Roberts (Right Now Roofing) for complaint at 308 Bayshore Dr., Pensacola
• Disciplinary hearing: Robert Levreault (R&K Plumbing) for complaint at 5125 Bankhead Dr., Pensacola

Planning Board

This meeting features public hearings on two rezoning requests: an 8.95-acre parcel on West Nine Mile Road from Low Density Residential to Commercial, and a 15.59-acre parcel on Highway 29 from Low Density Mixed-Use to Commercial. Also under consideration is a vested rights request to operate a tattoo establishment at 4113 Barrancas Avenue. The board will also approve prior meeting minutes and review staff reports.

• Rezoning Z-2026-10: 8.95 acres at 5200 Blk, 5203, and 5209 West Nine Mile Road from LDR (4 du/acre) to Commercial (25 du/acre).
• Rezoning Z-2026-11: 15.59 acres at 1400 Blk N Highway 29 from LDMU (7 du/acre) to Commercial (25 du/acre).
• Vested Rights Request VRD-2026-01: Operation of a tattoo establishment at 4113 Barrancas Avenue in the Commercial district (Mixed-Use Urban FLU).
• Approval of April 7, 2026 Planning Board meeting minutes and monthly action follow-up report.

The Planning Board unanimously approved several procedural motions, including waiving the legal advertisement reading and accepting the meeting packet. It also voted to recommend approval of three rezoning requests—two commercial rezones and one mixed‑use tattoo establishment—to the Board of County Commissioners. The votes were 7‑0 on two cases and 6‑0 on the third.

• Waived reading of legal advertisement (7‑0)
• Approved minutes of April 7, 2026 meeting (7‑0)
• Accepted meeting packet (7‑0)
• Recommended approval of rezoning case Z-2026-10 to BCC (7‑0)
• Recommended approval of rezoning case Z-2026-11 to BCC (7‑0)
• Recommended approval of rezoning case VRD-2026-01 to BCC (6‑0)
• Accepted citizen pictures as evidence for case Z-2026-11 (7‑0)
• Accepted April 7 transcripts into meeting packet for both cases (7‑0 each)

Inspection Fund

The Escambia County Building Inspections Fund Advisory Board will hold a regular meeting on May 5, 2026. Agenda items include a budget update with the BSD Quarterly Report and three new business items: a proposed BSD/IT employee cost share, virtual inspections via Revcord through MGO, and a proposed fee schedule for alteration permits. No decisions are recorded in the agenda; these are discussion items.

• BSD Quarterly Report presented by Accounting Manager and Specialist
• Proposed BSD/IT Employee Cost Share
• Virtual Inspections - Revcord through MGO
• Alteration Permits - Fee Schedule

Development Review Committee

The committee is reviewing final applications for three residential projects. Several other projects are undergoing internal staff review and are not open for public meeting.

• Final application for Hunters Oak Subdivision, 7920 Hilburn Road (50 Lots)
• Final application for Seminole West, 10700 Blk Beulah Road (22 Lots)
• Internal review for Hamilton Hall Townhomes, 7722 Kipling Street (36 Lot)
• Internal review for Makaira West Subdivision, 2691 W. Roberts Rd (60 Lots)
• Internal review for McDaniel Temporary Storage, 198 N Old Corry Field Rd

Tourist Development Council

Development Review Committee

The Development Review Committee will consider a final DRC application for Eagle Point Phase 2 at 8300 Klondike Rd. It will hold pre‑application meetings for four projects: Gulf Beach Highway RV Storage, The Coliseum Motors, a strip office with warehouse, and Zaxby’s. Staff will conduct internal reviews of two initial DRC applications, which are not open to the public. Additional items include a request for project documents and notice of upcoming review comments.

• Final DRC application – Eagle Point Phase 2, 8300 Klondike Rd (District 1)
• Pre‑application meeting – Gulf Beach Highway RV Storage, 5494 Medina Rd (District 1) at 1:00 PM
• Pre‑application meeting – The Coliseum Motors, 5465 Pensacola Blvd (District 3) at 1:15 PM
• Pre‑application meeting – Strip Office with Warehouse, 114 Lenox Parkway (District 3) at 1:30 PM
• Pre‑application meeting – Zaxby’s, 875 N. Navy Blvd (District 3, Community Redevelopment Area) at 1:45 PM

Electrical Examiner

The Escambia County Board of Electrical Examiners will meet to review three applications for master electrician certification. The board will also consider the approval of minutes from the March 17, 2026, meeting.

• Examination application: Marcus Coble (Master Electrician)
• Examination application: Adam M. Bradshaw (Master Electrician)
• Reciprocity application: Trent Dyer (Master Electrician)

Tourist Development Council

The Tourist Development Council will hold a regular meeting with discussions on using Tourism Development Tax funds for Bay Center improvements and new construction, revamping the grant criteria committee, and improving communication between the Clerk and OMB. Updates from Pensacola Sports Association and Visit Pensacola are also scheduled. No votes or decisions are listed; the agenda is primarily discussion items.

• Discussion on using Tourism Development Tax for Bay Center improvements and new construction
• Discussion on revamping the Committee to Recommend Grant Criteria
• Discussion on effective communication between Clerk and Comptroller and OMB
• Status of funds available and TDC collections report
• Discussion and timing of TDT application workshop

Board of County Commissioners

Board of County Commissioners

General

The Escambia County Board of County Commissioners and the City of Pensacola will meet to review presentations. The session focuses on the Pensacola Bay Center and the Pensacola Convention Center.

• Pensacola Bay Center for the Future presentation by Legends Global
• Pensacola Convention Center Analysis by WT Partnership
• Escambia County Destination Marketing Organization presentation

The Board of County Commissioners, Pensacola City Council, and the Mayor reviewed presentations on the Pensacola Bay Center, a proposed convention center, and destination marketing. They exchanged views on renovation options, a possible second ice sheet, parking, traffic, and funding sources, but no formal actions or votes were taken. Staff will continue the work and report back by June.

Development Review Committee

The Development Review Committee is considering final applications for Jonathan's Landing (20 lots on Mitchell Lane) and Crowne Centre Addition on Brent Lane. Pre-application meetings are scheduled for Extra Parking, Wholesale Tire Broker Plus, and The Curry's. Several initial applications are under staff review only.

• Final DRC: Jonathan's Landing, 5903 Mitchell Lane, 20 lots
• Final DRC: Crowne Centre Addition, 250 Brent Lane
• Pre-application: Extra Parking, 2820 W. Fairfield Drive (CRA)
• Pre-application: Wholesale Tire Broker Plus LLC, 1002 Winton Ave (CRA)
• Initial review: World Gym, 1200 N Hwy 29 (staff only)

Board of Adjustment

The Escambia County Board of Adjustment will hold a public hearing and decide on two conditional use applications: a tennis center at 3084 Gulf Beach Highway and a telecommunications tower within 500 feet of residential use at 10122 Nelle Avenue. The meeting also includes approval of prior meeting minutes and procedural items.

• Case CU-2026-13: Request to allow a tennis center at 3084 Gulf Beach Highway, owner Manfred Krause.
• Case CU-2026-14: Request to allow a telecommunications tower within 500 feet of a residential use at 10122 Nelle Avenue, owner Caiyun Tian.

The Board accepted the April 15 meeting packet and waived the legal advertisement reading, each unanimously (6‑0). It also approved the March 18 meeting minutes unanimously (6‑0). The Board granted a conditional use for a tennis center at 3084 Gulf Beach Highway (6‑0). It also granted a conditional use for a telecommunications tower at 10122 Nelle Avenue (6‑0).

• Accepted April 15 BOA meeting packet (6‑0)
• Waived reading of legal advertisement (6‑0)
• Approved March 18 meeting minutes (6‑0)
• Granted conditional use for tennis center at 3084 Gulf Beach Highway (6‑0)
• Granted conditional use for telecom tower at 10122 Nelle Avenue (6‑0)

Disability Awareness Committee

Marine Advisory Committee

The Marine Advisory Committee will approve minutes from prior meetings and review the 2026 symposia calendar. New business includes discussion of TDC money to acquire wrecks and dive safety and chamber availability. The committee will also receive updates on a seafood safety symposium and hold a public forum.

• Approval of March 9, 2026 meeting minutes
• Approval of revised February 9, 2026 minutes (no action needed)
• 2026 Symposia Calendar: May 11 – Boating; June 8 – Diving; October 12 – Waterways Condition
• TDC money to acquire wrecks
• Dive safety and chamber availability discussion

Development Review Committee

The committee is conducting pre-application meetings for various residential, commercial, and industrial developments. There are no final applications or public meetings for initial reviews scheduled.

• Marlane Oaks Subdivision: 4000 BLK Marlane Drive (124 Lots)
• Frank Reeder Homes: 5520 Frank Reeder Road
• Krebs Steel Shop Build: 2605 Wade Ave
• American Patriot Nurseries: 0 N Hwy 29 & N Hwy 95A
• Industrial Wastewater Treatment Facility: 475 Tate Rd

Planning Board

The Escambia County Planning Board will hold a public hearing on six rezoning applications. The board will consider changes such as converting 7209 Lillian Hwy from a High Density Mixed‑Use district to a Public district and converting 5200‑5209 West Nine Mile Road from Low Density Residential to Commercial. The meeting also includes routine items like approval of the March 3, 2026 minutes and scheduling the next meeting for May 5, 2026.

• Z-2026-07: 7209 Lillian Hwy, 1.75‑acre parcel – from HDMU (High Density Mixed‑Use) to Public district
• Z-2026-08: 551 West Kingsfield Road, 4.63‑acre parcel – from Rec (Recreation) to Public district
• Z-2026-09: 9350 Gulf Beach Highway, 4.52‑acre parcel – from LDR (Low Density Residential) to Public district
• Z-2026-10: 5200‑5203‑5209 West Nine Mile Road, 8.95‑acre parcel – from LDR (Low Density Residential) to Commercial district
• Z-2026-11: Portion of 1400 Block N Highway 29, 15.59‑acre parcel – from HC/LI (Heavy Commercial/Light Industrial) amended to Commercial district

The Planning Board waived the legal advertisement reading, approved the March 3, 2026 meeting minutes, and accepted the meeting packet unanimously. It then unanimously recommended approval of rezoning cases Z-2026-07, Z-2026-08, and Z-2026-09 to the Board of County Commissioners. The board also unanimously recommended denial of case Z-2026-06 and voted to continue cases Z-2026-10 and Z-2026-11 to the next month. All votes were 5‑0.

• Waived reading of legal advertisement (5-0)
• Approved March 3, 2026 meeting minutes (5-0)
• Recommended approval of rezoning case Z-2026-07 to BCC (5-0)
• Recommended approval of rezoning case Z-2026-08 to BCC (5-0)
• Recommended approval of rezoning case Z-2026-09 to BCC (5-0)
• Recommended denial of rezoning case Z-2026-06 to BCC (5-0)
• Continued rezoning case Z-2026-10 to next month, applicant to bear ad costs (5-0)
• Continued rezoning case Z-2026-11 to next month (5-0)

Planning Board

The Escambia County Planning Board will approve the minutes from the March 3, 2026 meeting. It will hold public hearings on three ordinances that propose changes to the 2030 Future Land Use map. Each ordinance seeks to reclassify a specific parcel to a Public land use category.

• Approve minutes of the March 3, 2026 Planning Board meeting
• Hear ordinance to change a 1.75‑acre parcel on Lillian Highway from Mixed‑Use Urban to Public
• Hear ordinance to change a 4.63‑acre parcel on W Kingsfield Road from Recreation to Public
• Hear ordinance to change a 4.52‑acre parcel on Gulf Beach Highway from Mixed‑Use Suburban to Public

The Planning Board unanimously waived the legal advertisement reading, approved the March 3 meeting minutes, and accepted the meeting packet. It then held three public hearings and unanimously recommended approval of three ordinances to amend the 2030 Future Land Use map. All motions passed with a 5‑0 vote.

• Waive legal advertisement reading (5-0)
• Approve March 3, 2026 meeting minutes (5-0)
• Accept meeting packet (5-0)
• Recommend FLU amendment SSA-2026-04 for Lillian Highway parcel (5-0)
• Recommend FLU amendment SSA-2026-05 for W Kingsfield Road parcel (5-0)
• Recommend FLU amendment SSA-2026-06 for Gulf Beach Highway parcel (5-0)

Opioid Abatement Board

The Opioid Abatement Funding Advisory Board will approve minutes from its February 18, 2026 meeting, review the opioid budget, and consider a contract extension request for the Lakeview OPUS program. The board will also receive reports from FY24‑25 funding awardees and an update on FY25‑26 awardees. Additional business and scheduling of the next meeting will be addressed.

• Approve prior Opioid Abatement minutes from February 18, 2026
• Opioid budget review
• Contract extension request for Lakeview OPUS program
• Reports from FY24‑25 funding awardees: Community Health NWFL, EMS Core, Ministry Village, Lakeview OPUS, Lakeview CAT/AIM
• Update on FY25‑26 funding awardees

Committee of the Whole Workshop

The Escambia County Board of County Commissioners will hold a discussion on the Fiscal Year 2026‑2027 budget during the Committee of the Whole Workshop meeting on April 1, 2026.

• Discussion of the Fiscal Year 2026‑2027 Budget

Commissioners reviewed the FY 2026‑27 budget, staffing trends, and the potential impact of House Bill 203 on property tax revenue. Staff asked the Board to postpone any decision on property‑tax funding until after the state legislative session and to consider a 2% pay increase for employees. The Board expressed support for the pay increase but did not vote or adopt any formal action.

Community Redevelopment Agency

The Escambia County Community Redevelopment Agency Board will vote to approve three Residential Rehab Grant Funding and Lien Agreements with property owners, authorizing the Chairman to sign the related documents. The Board will also cancel four Residential Roof Program liens for owners who have met five‑year compliance, authorizing the Chairman to execute the cancellation documents. Additionally, the Board will accept the March 5, 2026 CRA meeting minutes for filing.

• Cancel four Residential Roof Program liens: Janice Kennedy Adams ($10,300) at 4535 Havre Way; Betty J. Carter & Willie Carter Jr. ($6,700) at 1103 West Jordan Street; Roy Irby ($6,125) at 1007 West Cross Street; Jacqueline Nelson ($7,800.40) at 5105 Burlington Avenue.
• Approve three Residential Rehab Grant Funding and Lien Agreements: Michael & Debbie Moore ($5,200) for privacy fencing at 8495 Lawton Street; Daniel Samaroo & Richard Clymer ($9,477) for replacement roof and privacy fencing at 8112 Six Pence Drive; Van & Nora Taylor ($6,859) for replacement windows at 104 Mintz Lane.
• Accept the Community Redevelopment Agency meeting minutes from March 5, 2026 for filing.
• Public Forum scheduled during the meeting.
• Technical/Public Service Consent Agenda includes the minutes acceptance.

Contractor Competency

The Board will review applications for contractor examinations, reciprocity, and license reinstatements. The meeting also includes probable cause hearings regarding complaints against two licensed contractors.

• Contractor applications for Brian Smith, Matthew Thompson, Michael Howard, Andrew O'Reilly IV, Jose Barrios, and Roger Rogers
• Probable cause hearing for David G. Gilbert (Renovation Masters, LLC) regarding 308 Bayshore Dr.
• Probable cause hearing for Robert R. Levreault (R & K Plumbing, LLC) regarding 5125 Bankhead Dr.

Development Review Committee

The Development Review Committee will consider final DRC applications for three subdivision projects: Pamela Place Subdivision, Eagle Pointe Phase 2, and Moore Minor Subdivision. It will also hold pre‑application meetings for several proposed subdivisions and commercial projects, and staff will conduct internal reviews of two additional applications. No other agenda items are listed.

• Final DRC application – Pamela Place Subdivision, 7500 Block Mobile Hwy 20
• Final DRC application – Eagle Pointe Phase 2, 8300 Klondike Rd
• Final DRC application – Moore Minor Subdivision, 851 Miramar Drive
• Pre‑application meeting – Frank Reeder Road Subdivision, 7 lots
• Pre‑application meeting – Avery Street Subdivision, 71 lots

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners' public forum will open with a call to order and set rules for speaker conduct. Attendees may sign up to speak, with each speaker limited to three minutes. The agenda includes an accessibility notice for the county website.

The Board of County Commissioners convened the Gary Sansing Public Forum, heard comments from several community members, and adjourned. No substantive actions, approvals, or denials were recorded.

Board of County Commissioners

The Escambia County Board of County Commissioners will consider approving a $100 million bond issuance for a Florida Power & Light methane recycling project and vote on multiple rezoning requests along Border Street and Bauer Road. The meeting also includes public hearings on a school superintendent referendum and an alleyway vacation.

• Public Hearing: Consider $100M bonds for FPL landfill methane recycling
• Public Hearing: County-wide referendum on elected school superintendent
• Public Hearing: Vacate portion of alleyway in Beach Haven Subdivision
• Public Hearing: Rezoning 18.1 acres on West Quintette Road to Mixed-Use Suburban
• Public Hearing: Rezoning 5.26 acres on Bauer Road to Public district

The Board adopted an ordinance authorizing a county‑wide referendum on making the Escambia County superintendent of schools an elected position (vote 4‑1). It also approved a petition to vacate part of an alley in Beach Haven Subdivision and adopted several land‑use and zoning changes, including mixed‑use rezoning on West Quintette Road and public rezoning on Bauer Road. The Board gave preliminary approval for up to $100 million of industrial development revenue bonds for a Florida Power & Light methane‑to‑natural‑gas project. All other actions were carried unanimously.

• Adopted ordinance for county‑wide superintendent referendum (4-1)
• Approved petition to vacate Beach Haven alleyway and adopted Resolution R2026-33 (unanimous)
• Amended Future Land Use map for West Quintette Road parcel to Mixed‑Use Suburban (unanimous)
• Amended Future Land Use map for Bauer Road parcel to Public (unanimous)
• Adopted rezoning case Z-2026-05 for Bauer Road to Public district (unanimous)
• Preliminary approval of $100 M industrial development revenue bonds for Florida Power & Light (4-0)
• Accepted Investment Portfolio Summary report (market value $593,984,176) (4-0)
• Adopted five proclamations honoring community members and organizations (unanimous)

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will review requests for environmental code enforcement lien relief for three properties. The body is also considering a workforce services extension through 2029 and a grant amendment for the Bayou Chico Contaminated Sediment Remediation Project.

• Lien relief requests for 3715 West Jackson Street, 6193 North Highway 95A, and 280 North Highway 95A
• Extension of CareerSource Escarosa as a Direct Provider of Workforce Services through June 30, 2029
• Amendment to FDEP Grant Agreement #RES09 for Bayou Chico Contaminated Sediment Remediation Project extending performance to March 31, 2029
• Tourist Development Tax collections of $943,255 for February 2026
• Field Externship Agreement between Escambia County EMS and Braxton College

The Board approved the redesignation of Local Workforce Development Area 1 and extended its direct provider status through June 30, 2029. It also granted lien relief to Lee Phillips, waived remaining fees for a towing company, and adopted several proclamations. Additional actions included waiving the reading of legal advertisements, accepting the 2025 financial reports and February 2026 tourist tax collections, and adopting the meeting agenda unanimously.

• Adopted agenda (unanimous)
• Adopted proclamations for Flood Awareness Week, Purchasing Month, Lady Cats basketball team, and Navy Days (unanimous)
• Dropped lien relief request for 3715 West Jackson Street (unanimous)
• Granted lien relief to Lee Phillips for 6193 North Highway 95A (unanimous)
• Waived $9,000 and $1,050 fees, leaving $17,985 balance for 280 North Highway 95A (unanimous)
• Waived reading of legal advertisements (unanimous)
• Accepted 2025 Annual Comprehensive Financial Reports and other financial statements (4‑0)
• Approved redesignation of Local Workforce Development Area 1 and extension as direct provider (4‑0, Commissioner May temporarily out of chambers)

Board of County Commissioners

The agenda consists of procedural boilerplate for a regular meeting. It includes a call to order and a public forum for citizens to speak.

The Escambia County Board of County Commissioners convened the Gary Sansing Public Forum on March 26, 2026. After hearing comments from four members of the public, the meeting was adjourned at 8:40 a.m. No approvals, denials, or other formal actions were recorded.

Development Review Committee

The Development Review Committee will vote on two final DRC applications: Eagle Pointe Phase 2 at 8300 Klondike Rd and Vickie Street Place at 8332 Vickie St, both in a Community Redevelopment Area. The committee will also hold pre‑application meetings for three projects—Spanish Mill, Murphy Oil USA #25226, and Performance Machining—at the scheduled times. Staff will conduct an internal review of initial DRC applications (no public meeting). Additional discussion will cover how to request project documents.

• Final DRC application – Eagle Pointe Phase 2, 8300 Klondike Rd (District 1)
• Final DRC application – Vickie Street Place, 8332 Vickie St (District 3, CRA)
• Pre‑application meeting – Spanish Mill, 1000 Conference Rd (District 5) at 1:00 PM
• Pre‑application meeting – Murphy Oil USA #25226, 8001 Pensacola Blvd (District 3) at 1:15 PM
• Pre‑application meeting – Performance Machining, 4161 Warehouse Lane (District 3) at 1:30 PM

Development Review Committee

The Development Review Committee will review final applications for a Hyatt Hotel, a Five Flags Food Court, and a manufactured home development. The meeting also includes pre-application meetings for various residential and commercial projects.

• Hyatt Hotel - Revised, 7816 N. Davis Hwy
• Five Flags Food Court, 4815 Mobile Hwy
• Saunders Manufactured Homes, 10199 Pensacola Blvd
• Waffle House #1096 Rebuild, 17352 Perdido Key Dr.
• Pensacola Poker Room, 2490 Interstate Cir

Board of Adjustment

The Escambia County Board of Adjustment will consider four land‑use applications: two requests to allow salvage yards on Border Street, one request for an educational facility at 3001 Langley Ave, and one request for a drive‑through at 8700 Blk Beulah Rd within 200 feet of LDR zoning. The board will also approve minutes from the February 18, 2026 meeting and address routine procedural items. The meeting is scheduled for March 18, 2026 at 8:30 a.m. in Room 104 of the County Central Office Complex.

• Case CU-2026-06: Request to allow a salvage yard at 1516, 1512, 1800, 1800 ½, 1716, and 1800 Border Street (Meredith Bush, Agent for TWM Cores, LLC).
• Case CU-2026-07: Request to allow a salvage yard at 1512, 1510, and 1509 Border Street (Meredith Bush, Agent for Angelos Auto Parts, INC).
• Case CU-2026-11: Request to allow an educational facility at 3001 Langley Ave (Richard Colbert, Agent for Aero Spaces Housing, LLC).
• Case CU-2026-12: Request to allow a drive‑through within 200 feet of LDR zoning at 8700 Blk Beulah Rd (James Hughes, Agent for Aqua Ventures Properties, LLC).

The Board of Adjustment accepted the March 18 meeting packet, waived the legal advertisement reading, and approved the February 18 minutes, each by a 4‑0 vote. It then granted four conditional use applications: two salvage yards on Border Street, an educational facility on Langley Avenue, and a drive‑through on Beulah Road. All motions were carried unanimously.

• Accepted BOA meeting packet (4‑0)
• Waived reading of legal advertisement (4‑0)
• Approved February 18 meeting minutes (4‑0)
• Granted conditional use for salvage yard at 1516‑1800 Border St (CU‑2026‑06) (4‑0)
• Granted conditional use for salvage yard at 1512‑1509 Border St (CU‑2026‑07) (4‑0)
• Granted conditional use for educational facility at 3001 Langley Ave (CU‑2026‑11) (4‑0)
• Granted conditional use for drive‑through at 8700 Blk Beulah Rd (CU‑2026‑12) (4‑0)

Electrical Examiner

The Escambia County Board of Electrical Examiners will meet to review applications for electrical licenses and reinstatements. The board will also consider the approval of minutes from the January 20, 2026 meeting.

• Application for Examination (Residential Electrician): Kenneth Robinson
• Application for Reinstatement of Delinquent License: Roy Suarez
• Application for Examination (Master Electrician): Mikel Wentworth

Development Review Committee

The Development Review Committee will consider final DRC applications for the Colonies Subdivision, a 332‑lot project at 0 Joshua Dr in District 5. It will hold pre‑application meetings for Pep Boys (4700 Mobile Hwy), Kelly Properties Options (3800 Kelly Ave), Diamond Dairy Road Maxi‑Warehouses (722 Dairy Road), and O'Riley's Storage (3702 Creighton Rd). Staff will conduct internal reviews of initial applications for Calvary Estates, Knight Landscape Concepts, Crowne Centre Addition, and Trailers Plus. Additional discussion items include instructions for requesting project documents.

• Final DRC Applications – Colonies Subdivision, 332 lots, 0 Joshua Dr (District 5)
• Pre‑application meeting – Pep Boys, 4700 Mobile Hwy (District 3) at 1:00 PM
• Pre‑application meeting – Kelly Properties Options, 3800 Kelly Ave (District 3, CRA) at 1:20 PM
• Pre‑application meeting – Diamond Dairy Road Maxi‑Warehouses, 722 Dairy Road (District 3) at 1:40 PM
• Pre‑application meeting – O'Riley's Storage, 3702 Creighton Rd (District 4) at 2:00 PM

Marine Advisory Committee

The Marine Advisory Committee is meeting to discuss the 2026 symposia calendar and code enforcement regarding civil removal and disposal. The committee will also review updates on a military munitions report and the Bob Sikes Fishing Pier rehabilitation project.

• 2026 Symposia Calendar: Seafood Safety (April 13), Boating (May 11), Diving (June 8), and Waterways Condition (Oct 12)
• Code enforcement discussion regarding non-criminal, civil removal and disposal
• Army Corps Remedial Investigation Report Regarding Military Munitions Response Program
• Pensacola Beach Bob Sikes Fishing Pier Rehabilitation Project

Board of County Commissioners

The Escambia County Board of County Commissioners will consider confirming a Library Services Director and review multiple rezoning cases, including a request to rezone 1.87 acres on Palafox Highway to heavy commercial and light industrial use.

• Confirm Christal Bell-Rivera as Library Services Director ($113,547.20 salary)
• Public hearing for rezoning 1.87 acres at 6698 N Palafox Highway to HC/LI
• Public hearing for rezoning 2.0 acres at 9900 Guidy Lane to High Density Residential
• MOU with Ascend Performance Materials for fire training at 300 Chemstrand Road
• Public hearings for multiple Border Street rezonings to HC/LI district

Board of County Commissioners

The Gary Sansing Public Forum will be held on March 5, 2026 at 4:30 PM. The meeting is limited to public comments not on the regular Board agenda. Speakers must sign up, keep remarks to three minutes, and follow conduct rules.

• Call to Order – cell phones to vibrate or silence; meeting may end early at Chairman’s discretion
• Speakers – sign‑up required, 3‑minute limit per speaker
• ADA assistance – contact ADA Coordinator at [email protected] or 850‑595‑1637 for website accessibility

Community Redevelopment Agency

The Escambia County Community Redevelopment Agency board will vote on cancelling liens for homeowners who have completed the Residential Rehab and Roof grant programs. It will also approve new funding and lien agreements for specific homeowners receiving roof and window grants, with amounts ranging from $3,150 to $9,460. Additional items include routine consent agenda approvals for meeting minutes and other procedural matters.

• Approve cancellation of Residential Rehab Grant Program lien for Trudy M. Flores, 322 Sunset Avenue ($3,150 roof replacement)
• Approve Residential Rehab Grant Program funding and lien agreement for Annie Bloxson, 2021 North M Street ($6,439 windows)
• Approve Residential Roof Program funding and lien agreement for Navarra M. Jackson and Linda M. Jackson, 11 North Merritt Street ($9,460 roof)
• Approve cancellation of five Residential Roof Program liens for Viner S. Lewis, Minnie Smith, Venita H. Owens, Jessie White, and Eula V. Sellers (amounts $8,300; $6,525; $6,650; $14,910; $7,000)
• Technical/Public Service Consent Agenda: accept February 5, 2026 CRA meeting minutes

Committee of the Whole Workshop

General

Contractor Competency

The Escambia County Competency Board will review three contractor applications for examination and reciprocity. The board will also hold probable cause and disciplinary hearings regarding specific contractor complaints.

• Contractor applications for Darlton Walker Haick, Melissa Freeman, and Billy W. Gray
• Probable cause hearings for Jacalyn Roberts, David G. Gilbert, and Dustin A. Vaughn
• Disciplinary hearing for Saul D. Spade regarding 7170 Klondike Rd.
• Disciplinary hearing for Bret Smith regarding 1815 Klondike Rd.
• Disciplinary hearing for Aaron Burgess regarding 298 Morris Ave.

Development Review Committee

The committee is reviewing final applications for three development projects and holding pre-application meetings for seven others. Staff will also conduct internal reviews for two projects on Beulah Road.

• Final application for Cottages on Waring Rd (9200 Blk Waring Rd, 12 Lots)
• Final application for Shearman Site Plan (600 W Ensley Street)
• Final application for Rocky's Trailers (1998 West Ten Mile Road)
• Pre-application for ECUA Lift Station Relocation - LS58 (25 Cedar Street)
• Pre-application for Olive Road Townhomes (Malibu Drive & E Olive Road)

Planning Board

The Escambia County Planning Board will hold public hearings on two ordinances that propose amendments to the 2030 Future Land Use (FLU) Map. One ordinance (SSA-2026-02) seeks to rezone an 18.10‑acre parcel on W Quintette Rd from Rural Community to Mixed‑Use Suburban. The second ordinance (SSA-2026-03) seeks to rezone a 5.26‑acre parcel on Bauer Rd from Conservation to Public. The Board will also review and approve the minutes from the January 6, 2026 meeting.

• Ordinance SSA-2026-02: change FLU category of 18.10‑acre parcel (Section 28, Township 2N, Range 31W, Parcel 28-2N-31-4120-002-001) on W Quintette Rd from Rural Community (RC) to Mixed‑Use Suburban (MU‑S).
• Ordinance SSA-2026-03: change FLU category of 5.26‑acre parcel (Section 27, Township 2S, Range 31W, Parcel 27-2S-31-2202-000-000) on Bauer Rd from Conservation (Con) to Public (P).
• Approval of the Planning Board meeting minutes from the January 6, 2026 regular meeting.

The Planning Board waived the legal advertisement reading, approved the January 6 minutes, and accepted the meeting packet, each by a 7‑0 vote. It also unanimously recommended two amendments to the 2030 Future Land Use Map—one changing 18.10 acres on W Quintette Rd to Mixed‑Use Suburban, and another changing 5.26 acres on Bauer Rd to Public. All motions carried unanimously.

• Waived reading of legal advertisement (7-0)
• Approved January 6, 2026 meeting minutes (7-0)
• Accepted meeting packet (7-0)
• Recommended FLU amendment for 18.10‑acre parcel on W Quintette Rd to Mixed‑Use Suburban (7-0)
• Recommended FLU amendment for 5.26‑acre parcel on Bauer Rd to Public (7-0)

Planning Board

The Escambia County Planning Board will hold public hearings on four rezoning applications. Two applications propose changing parcels on Border Street from High Density Mixed‑Use to Heavy Commercial and Light Industrial. One application seeks to change a parcel on Bauer Road from Conservation to Public district. The board will also approve minutes from the February 3, 2026 meeting and set the date for the next meeting.

• Rezone Bauer Road parcel (27-2S-31-2202-000-000, 5.26 acres) from Conservation to Public district
• Rezone 1900 Border Street (0.97 acre) from High Density Mixed‑Use (18 du/acre) to Heavy Commercial and Light Industrial (25 du/acre)
• Rezone multiple Border Street parcels (1516, 1512, 1800, 1800 ½, 1716, 1800) totaling 3.50 acres from HDMU to HC/LI
• Rezone Angelo's Auto Parts parcels (1512, 1510, 1509 Border Street, 3.29 acres) from HDMU to HC/LI
• Approve minutes of the February 3, 2026 Planning Board rezoning meeting

The Planning Board waived the legal advertisement reading, approved the February 3 minutes, accepted the meeting packet, and waived introduction scripting, each by a 7‑0 vote. It then unanimously recommended approval of four rezoning requests to the Board of County Commissioners, with votes of 7‑0 on three cases and 6‑0 (one abstention) on the fourth.

• Waived reading of legal advertisement (7-0)
• Approved minutes of Feb 3, 2026 meeting (7-0)
• Accepted meeting packet (7-0)
• Waived introduction scripting (7-0)
• Recommended approval of Z-2026-05 rezoning (5.26‑acre Bauer Rd) to Public district (7-0)
• Recommended approval of Z-2026-02 rezoning (0.97‑acre 1900 Border St) to Heavy Commercial and Light Industrial district (7-0)
• Recommended approval of Z-2026-03 rezoning (3.50‑acre multiple Border St properties) to Heavy Commercial and Light Industrial district (7-0)
• Recommended approval of Z-2026-04 rezoning (3.29‑acre multiple Border St properties) to Heavy Commercial and Light Industrial district (6-0, 1 abstention)

Development Review Committee

The Escambia County Development Review Committee will consider final applications for a restaurant and a credit union, along with internal reviews for an industrial roundabout and a redevelopment project.

• Final review: Pedros Restaurant at 8860 Pine Forest Road
• Final review: Gulf Winds Credit Union at 220 E 9 Mile Road
• Internal review: Bluffs Industrial Roundabout at 3000 Old Chemstrand Road
• Internal review: Vickie Street Place at 8332 Vickie Street (CRA)
• Pre-application meeting: Hummingbird Motel at 9708 & 9712 N Palafox Street

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will review several consent agenda items, including insurance renewals, IT security contracts, and grant amendments. The body is also considering the disposition of property for the Natural Resources Management and Public Works departments.

• Purchase order for commercial property insurance via USI Insurance Services, LLC for $3,517,776
• Amendment #2 for the Pensacola Bay Living Shoreline Project grant in the amount of $359,670
• Purchase order to SHI International Corp. for Endpoint Protection Renewal for $470,832.89
• Purchase order to SHI International Corp. for Email Protection Renewal for $68,402.35
• Hold Harmless Agreement for a seawall construction at 10196 Noriega Lane

The Escambia County Board of Commissioners approved a supplemental budget amendment of $359,670 to fund the Pensacola Bay Living Shoreline Project. It also adopted a hold‑harmless agreement for a seawall at 10196 Noriega Lane, authorized property disposals for two departments, allocated Law Enforcement Trust funds to five local organizations, and approved two IT procurement contracts. All actions were carried by a 4‑0 vote.

• Approved supplemental budget amendment SBA‑26031 Fund (118) of $359,670 for Pensacola Bay Living Shoreline Project (4‑0)
• Approved Hold Harmless Agreement for seawall construction at 10196 Noriega Lane (4‑0)
• Approved disposition of property forms for Natural Resources Management Department (4‑0)
• Approved disposition of property forms for Public Works Department (4‑0)
• Approved CDBG‑DR delegation of authority to County Administrator and Assistant (4‑0)
• Approved Law Enforcement Trust fund allocations totaling $15,750 to five community groups (4‑0)
• Approved purchase order $68,402.35 to SHI International Corp for Email Protection Renewal (4‑0)
• Approved purchase order $470,832.89 to SHI International Corp for Endpoint Protection Renewal (4‑0)

Board of County Commissioners

The agenda consists of procedural boilerplate for the Gary Sansing Public Forum and the regular Board of County Commissioners meeting. No specific legislative items, contracts, or decisions are listed.

The Board of County Commissioners convened a Gary Sansing Public Forum on February 19, 2026. The meeting consisted of a call to order, a series of public comments, and an adjournment. No substantive actions, approvals, or denials were recorded.

Opioid Abatement Board

The Escambia County Opioid Abatement Funding Advisory Board will convene to review the prior meeting's minutes, the opioid budget, and reports from awardees of FY24-25 funding. The board will also discuss FY25-26 awardees and schedule the next meeting for April 6, 2025.

• Approval of prior Opioid Abatement minutes
• Opioid Budget Review
• Reports from FY24-25 funding awardees
• Update on FY25-26 funding awardees
• Schedule next meeting for April 6, 2025

The Opioid Abatement Funding Advisory Board approved the November 3, 2025 meeting minutes and retained Catherine White as chair and Tommy White as vice chair. It voted to reallocate funds for Bright Bridge Ministries to hire two case managers and accepted REAP's FY25-26 program application. FY25-26 applications will be presented to the Board of County Commissioners on December 11, 2025.

• Approved November 3, 2025 meeting minutes (3-0)
• Retained Catherine White as Chairwoman
• Retained Tommy White as Vice Chairperson
• Approved Bright Bridge Ministries fund reallocation (3-0)
• Accepted REAP program NOFA application (2-1)

Board of Adjustment

The Escambia County Board of Adjustment will review four applications for variances or permits. The requests involve motor‑vehicle service and repairs, an accessory structure on a waterfront property, automobile sales, and outdoor storage. Decisions will be made on each case during the meeting.

• Case CU-2026-04: Request to allow service and repairs of motor vehicles at 10040 Pensacola Blvd (M S Prime Transportation, LLC).
• Case CU-2026-08: Request to allow an accessory structure in the front yard of a waterfront property at 13090 Lillian Hwy (Chris E Johnson and Kelley Z Johnson).
• Case CU-2026-09: Request to allow automobile sales at 129 Airport Blvd (Ace Unlocks of Pensacola, Inc).
• Case CU-2026-10: Request to allow outdoor storage at 200 Block New Warrington Rd (ATI Properties of Pensacola).

The Board accepted the March 18 meeting package, waived the legal advertisement reading, and approved the February 18 minutes, each by a 4‑0 vote. It then approved four conditional‑use requests: two salvage yards on Border Street, an educational facility on Langley Avenue, and a drive‑through on Beulah Road, all with unanimous votes.

• Accepted March 18 meeting packet (4-0)
• Waived reading of legal advertisement (4-0)
• Approved February 18 meeting minutes (4-0)
• Approved salvage yard at 1516, 1512, 1800, 1800 ½, 1716, 1800 Border St (CU-2026-06) (4-0)
• Approved salvage yard at 1512, 1510, 1509 Border St (CU-2026-07) (4-0)
• Approved educational facility at 3001 Langley Ave (CU-2026-11) (4-0)
• Approved drive‑through at 8700 Blk Beulah Rd (CU-2026-12) (4-0)

Development Review Committee

The Development Review Committee will consider final DRC applications for Vickie Street Homes at 8310 Vickie Street, Precision Door Pensacola SW Study at 135 Terry Drive, and Bayshore Condos at 101 Bayshore Dr. It will hold pre‑application meetings for projects including Brannen Property Subdivision at 10480 Tower Ridge Road, a site improvement request at 6812 Lillian Hwy, Future Auto at 1829 Bainbridge Ave, US‑98 Storage Site at 10105 W HWY 98, Sprinnaker Cover Development at 612 S 1st 11, and Walnut Hill Plat Map reinstatement at 5000 BLK HIGHWAY 97. Staff will internally review initial DRC applications for Bayou Chico Multi‑Family at 3611 W. Navy Blvd, Sartec Warehouse at 9112 Untreiner Ave, and Eagle Pointe Phase 2 at 8300 Klondike Rd (not for public discussion). Additional items provide contact information for obtaining project documents.

• Final DRC application: Vickie Street Homes, 8310 Vickie Street (Community Redevelopment Area)
• Final DRC application: Precision Door Pensacola SW Study, 135 Terry Drive (Community Redevelopment Area)
• Final DRC application: Bayshore Condos, 101 Bayshore Dr
• Pre‑application meeting: Brannen Property Subdivision, 10480 Tower Ridge Road (1:00 PM)
• Pre‑application meeting: US 98 Storage Site, 10105 W HWY 98 (2:00 PM)

Electrical Examiner

Tourist Development Council

The Tourist Development Council will meet to receive status updates on TDT collections and marketing efforts. The body will discuss the timing of TDT reimbursements and receive updates from the Pensacola Sports Association and a funding subcommittee.

• Visit Pensacola marketing update
• Pensacola Sports Association update
• TDC Subcommittee for TDT Funding update
• Discussion on timing of TDT reimbursements
• Review of TDT collections and available funds

The Tourist Development Council approved a partial $499,683 marketing allocation to promote Pensacola Beach after its Conde Nast Best Beach ranking. The council also approved its October 21, 2025 meeting minutes, created a subcommittee for tourism funding, and elected new chair and vice‑chair. A motion to allow a virtual vote by a member failed.

• Approved October 21, 2025 meeting minutes (9-0)
• Motion to allow Mary Hoxeng to vote virtually failed (4-4)
• Approved TDC Subcommittee for TDT Funding (7-1)
• Elected Jason Nicholson as Chair of TDC (8-0)
• Elected Charles Bare as Vice Chair of TDC (8-0)
• Approved half of $499,683 marketing request, pending second half approval in May (6-1)

Tourist Development Council

The Escambia County TDC Subcommittee for TDT Funding will meet to discuss an event grading matrix and budget-based caps. The body will also review minutes from the January 22, 2026 meeting.

• Discussion of Event Grading Matrix
• Discussion of caps based on event budget
• Review of January 22, 2026 meeting minutes

The subcommittee passed three unanimous motions. It will hold mandatory meetings or training for first‑time applicants and include them in regular TDC meetings. Awardees must prove hotel room nights using rate codes or links. An awardee grading matrix based on event elements will be created.

• Approved mandatory meetings/training for first‑time applicants, part of regular TDC meetings (6‑0)
• Approved requirement for awardees to prove room nights using rate codes/links (6‑0)
• Approved creation of an awardee grading matrix based on points for event elements (6‑0)

Development Review Committee

The Development Review Committee will consider a final DRC application for the Iron Rock Phase III project at 2071 W. Kingsfield Rd. They will hold pre‑application meetings for a Western Store change‑of‑use at 10001 N. Palafox St, a Culver’s drive‑thru addition at 6032 Mobile Hwy, and a Corry Field LLC project at 523 S Old Corry Field Rd. The committee will also conduct staff‑only internal reviews of two initial DRC applications: 7 Brew at 4615 Mobile Hwy and Rocky’s Trailers at 1998 W Ten Mile Rd.

• Final DRC application – Iron Rock Phase III, 2071 W. Kingsfield Rd
• Pre‑application meeting – Western Store change of use, 10001 N. Palafox St
• Pre‑application meeting – Culver’s drive‑thru addition, 6032 Mobile Hwy
• Pre‑application meeting – Corry Field LLC, 523 S Old Corry Field Rd
• Staff internal review – Rocky’s Trailers, 1998 W Ten Mile Rd

Marine Advisory Committee

The Marine Advisory Committee will convene to approve minutes from previous meetings and discuss proposed state legislation regarding derelict vessels. The meeting will also include a public forum.

• Approval of minutes from January 12, 2026
• Discussion of Florida Legislature HB1103 and SB1682 - Derelict Vessels
• Public Forum

Community Redevelopment Agency

At the February 5 meeting, the CRA Board will vote to cancel existing liens on four residential rehab grant properties and to approve new funding and lien agreements for several other residential rehab and roof grant projects, each with specified dollar amounts. The agenda also includes acceptance of the December 11, 2025 meeting minutes and a public forum. All approvals require the Chairman’s signature on the related documents.

• Cancel Residential Rehab Grant Program liens for four properties: 1403 W Mallory St ($3,390 roof), 305 Southeast Baublits Dr ($6,000 windows), 127 Brandon Ave ($4,792 roof), 9 Rosea Dr ($6,000 windows).
• Approve Residential Rehab Grant Program funding and lien agreements for four properties: 8601 Juniper Ave ($4,108 roof), 327 Chattman St ($5,225 roof), 103 Fleet Rd ($6,407 roof), 13 Felix Ave ($10,000 windows).
• Approve Residential Roof Program funding and lien agreement for 350 Pine Ridge ($9,251 roof).
• Accept Community Redevelopment Agency meeting minutes from December 11, 2025.
• Hold a public forum for community comments.

Board of County Commissioners

The Escambia County Board of County Commissioners will adopt the agenda, approve several proclamations, and confirm appointments to the Board of Adjustment. It will also schedule two public hearings on March 5, 2026 to amend the Official Zoning map for rezoning cases Z-2025-12 and Z-2026-01. Additional actions include approving a Letter of Agreement with Gulf Coast Crimestoppers, Inc. and other consent‑agenda items.

• Adopt proclamations for Employee of the Month, 211 Awareness Day, General Daniel Chappie James Day, and Safer Seniors Day
• Appointment of Johnnie Cardwell II to the Escambia County Board of Adjustment for a two‑year term (Feb 5 2026‑Feb 4 2028)
• Schedule public hearing March 5 2026, 5:45 p.m., to rezone 6698 N Palafox Hwy area from Commercial to Heavy Commercial/Light Industrial
• Schedule public hearing March 5 2026, 5:46 p.m., to rezone 9900 Guidy Ln from Medium Density Residential to High Density Residential
• Approve Letter of Agreement with Gulf Coast Crimestoppers, Inc. to receive State Crime Stoppers Trust Fund money (July 1 2026‑June 30 2029)

The Board adopted its agenda unanimously and approved four proclamations. It appointed Johnnie Cardwell II to the Board of Adjustment for a two‑year term and confirmed Travis High to the same board. The Board scheduled two public hearings to amend the Official Zoning Map on March 5, 2026. Several administrative items, including a loan portfolio report and a memorandum with Gulf Coast Crimestoppers, were approved unanimously.

• Adopted agenda (unanimous)
• Approved four proclamations (unanimous)
• Appointed Johnnie Cardwell II to the Board of Adjustment (unanimous)
• Confirmed Travis High to the Board of Adjustment (unanimous)
• Scheduled two rezoning public hearings for March 5, 2026 (unanimous)
• Approved appointment of Justin Marcum to CareerSource Escarosa Board (unanimous)
• Authorized signing of LOA with Gulf Coast Crimestoppers (unanimous)
• Approved memorandum to continue serving as Community Transportation Coordinator (unanimous)

Committee of the Whole Workshop

The Escambia County Board of County Commissioners will hold a Committee of the Whole Workshop on February 5, 2026, to discuss customary use.

• Committee of the Whole Workshop
• Discussion concerning customary use

The Committee of the Whole discussed the county's customary use rights and beach access issues. Commissioners asked questions about funding, dune enhancements, and potential beach access rates. The Board decided to hold a public comment period at the February 19 meeting before directing staff on next steps. No formal votes were recorded.

• Agreed to take public comment at the February 19 meeting before directing staff on customary use

Board of County Commissioners

The agenda consists of procedural boilerplate for a regular meeting and the Gary Sansing Public Forum. No specific policy items, contracts, or ordinances are listed for decision.

Commissioner Ashlee M. Hofberger called the Gary Sansing Public Forum to order at 4:30 p.m. The board heard comments from a list of community members. The meeting was adjourned at 6:03 p.m. No formal actions, approvals, or votes were recorded.

Development Review Committee

The Escambia County Development Review Committee will hold a regular meeting on February 4, 2026, to review initial applications and conduct pre-application meetings. No final applications are scheduled for this session.

• No final DRC applications scheduled
• Pre-application meetings for rental parking at 1720 N. Pace Blvd
• Pre-application meetings for gas station at 1 S Navy Blvd
• Initial review for Emerald Coast Warehouse Addition at 4115 Warehouse Lane
• Initial review for Vickie Street Homes at 8310 Vickie Street

Contractor Competency

The Escambia County Competency Board will consider several contractor licensing applications, including examinations and reciprocity requests. It will also hold probable cause hearings on two complaints involving a plumbing contractor and a church builder. Decisions will affect the approval of these licenses and the outcome of the complaints.

• Application for examination – Brian Lynch, Master Plumber with Gas
• Application for reciprocity – Jason Jordan, Air Conditioning B
• Application for examination – Chad Kogut, Doors, Windows, Siding
• Probable cause hearing – Bret Smith dba Apexx Plumbing, LLC (Complaint No. 250993COM)
• Probable cause hearing – Aaron Burgess dba PAR Church Builders, Inc. (Complaint No. 2512119COM)

Tourist Development Council

The Tourist Development Council will meet to review a marketing package related to the Conde Nast Best Beach in the US ranking. The meeting includes a public forum for resident comments.

• Review of Conde Nast Best Beach in the US Ranking marketing package

Planning Board

The Escambia County Planning Board will review and approve the minutes from the January 6, 2026 meeting. It will hold public hearings on two rezoning applications: Case Z-2025-12 to change a 1.87‑acre parcel from Commercial to Heavy Commercial/Light Industrial, and Case Z-2026-01 to change a 2.0‑acre parcel from Medium Density Residential to High Density Residential. The board will also schedule its next regular meeting for March 3, 2026.

• Approve minutes of the January 6, 2026 Planning Board meeting
• Public hearing – Case Z-2025-12: rezoning 1.87‑acre site from Commercial to Heavy Commercial/Light Industrial
• Public hearing – Case Z-2026-01: rezoning 2.0‑acre site from Medium Density Residential to High Density Residential
• Schedule next regular Planning Board meeting for March 3, 2026

The Planning Board unanimously waived the legal advertisement reading and approved the January 6 minutes. It accepted the meeting packet and, after expedited staff findings, recommended approval of a commercial-to-heavy‑commercial/light‑industrial rezoning (Case Z-2025-12). The board also accepted evidence and recommended approval for a medium‑density‑to‑high‑density residential rezoning (Case Z-2026-01).

• Waive reading of legal advertisement (6-0)
• Approve January 6 minutes (7-0)
• Accept meeting packet (7-0)
• Waive reading of rezoning intro for Case Z-2025-12 (7-0)
• Accept expedited staff findings for Case Z-2025-12 (7-0)
• Recommend approval of rezoning to HC/LI for Case Z-2025-12 (7-0)
• Accept land‑use map into evidence for Case Z-2026-01 (7-0)
• Recommend approval of rezoning to HDR for Case Z-2026-01 (7-0)

Development Review Committee

The Development Review Committee will consider two final DRC applications: Daws Properties at 3300 Copter Rd and Astro Lincoln Services Shop at 6350 Pensacola Blvd. The meeting also includes scheduled pre‑application meetings for several fire‑station and redevelopment projects. Staff will conduct an internal review of three initial DRC applications, which are not open to the public. Additional items allow residents to request project documents.

• Final DRC application: Daws Properties, 3300 Copter Rd (District 4)
• Final DRC application: Astro Lincoln Services Shop, 6350 Pensacola Blvd (District 3, Community Redevelopment Area)
• Pre‑application meetings for fire stations and redevelopment projects at various locations
• Staff internal review of Jonathan's Landing (5903 Mitchell Lane) and Five Flags Food Court (4825 Mobile Hwy)
• Contact information provided for requesting project documents

Inspection Fund

The Escambia County Building Inspections Fund Advisory Board will review a budget update and discuss the upcoming FY 26/27 budget. The board will also consider a potential discount for fees related to the use of established BSD checklists.

• Discussion for FY 26/27 budget
• Approval of Reserve Balance
• Building Services Staff Upgrades
• Potential discount of fees for use of established BSD checklists
• Sunshine Law Presentation by Assistant County Attorney Christi Hankins

Value Adjustment Board

The Escambia County Value Adjustment Board will consider the Special Magistrates' recommended decisions for 2025 tax petitions and vote to approve them. The board will also elect a Chair and Vice Chair for the 2026 tax year and approve the minutes from the September 11, 2025 meeting. Public comment will be offered before adjournment.

• Review and approval of Special Magistrates' recommended decisions for 2025 tax petitions
• Election of Chair and Vice Chair for the 2026 tax year
• Approval of minutes from the September 11, 2025 Value Adjustment Board meeting
• Public comment period
• Call to order and meeting procedural items

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will hold a public hearing to create regulations for certified recovery residences. The meeting also includes votes on homelessness service agreements and various interagency memorandums of understanding.

• Public hearing to create Section 4-7.18 of the Land Development Code regarding Certified Recovery Residences
• Supportive Services Agreements for homelessness assistance totaling $634,714 across five agencies
• Tourist Development Tax collections for December 2025 totaling $1,022,222
• Cooperative Management Agreement with the National Park Service for Perdido Key Unit Resources
• MOU with City of Pensacola for fire rescue training at 1 North "Q" Street

The Board unanimously adopted Ordinance 2026‑5, adding Section 4‑7.18 for Certified Recovery Residences to the Land Development Code. It also approved several intergovernmental agreements, including a cooperative management agreement with the National Park Service and MOUs with the University of West Florida, the City of Pensacola, and the Florida Commission for the Transportation Disadvantaged. The Tourist Development Tax collections for November 2025 were accepted for filing.

• Adopted Ordinance 2026‑5 creating Section 4‑7.18 Certified Recovery Residences (unanimous)
• Approved Cooperative Management Agreement with National Park Service for Perdido Key Unit (unanimous)
• Approved MOU with University of West Florida for Water Safety Division use of Aquatic Center (unanimous)
• Approved MOU with City of Pensacola for fire rescue training and termination of 2024 agreement (unanimous)
• Approved MOA with Florida Commission for the Transportation Disadvantaged to continue CTC role (unanimous)
• Approved amendment to MOU with Friends of West Florida Public Library to add Bellview and Southwest locations (unanimous)
• Approved termination of MOU with Friends of the Southwest Branch Library Foundation (unanimous)
• Accepted Tourist Development Tax collections data for November 2025 (unanimous)

Board of County Commissioners

The Escambia County Board of County Commissioners' public forum on Jan 23, 2026 includes only standard procedural items. The agenda lists a call to order, speaker guidelines, and an accessibility notice. No specific policy decisions, contracts, or hearings are scheduled for discussion.

• Call to Order – procedural opening
• Speaker guidelines – time limits and conduct rules
• ADA accessibility notice – contact information for assistance

The Board of County Commissioners convened the Gary Sansing Public Forum at 8:30 a.m., heard comments from a list of community members, and adjourned at 9:29 a.m. No motions, approvals, or denials were recorded. The meeting was purely procedural.

Tourist Development Council

The Escambia County Tourist Development Council subcommittee will discuss how hotel rooms will be verified for grants. It will also consider requirements for a pre‑submission grant meeting, budget‑based and room‑based caps with a claw‑back provision, and an event grading matrix. No formal decisions are listed on the agenda.

• How will hotel rooms be verified?
• Required pre‑submission grant meeting
• Caps based on event budget
• Caps based on hotel rooms with a claw back
• Event grading matrix

Development Review Committee

The Escambia County Development Review Committee will meet to review final and pre-application requests for storage buildings and commercial projects. The meeting includes internal reviews for manufactured homes and is held at the Central Complex Building.

• Final DRC Application: Calvary Way Storage Building at 97 Jones Street
• Pre-Application: S Hwy 29 Commercial at 3149 S Hwy 29
• Pre-Application: Trailer Plus at 8653 Pensacola Blvd
• Initial DRC Application: Sanders Manufactured Homes at 10200 Pensacola Blvd
• Meeting Location: Escambia County Central Complex Building, 3363 West Park Place

Board of Adjustment

The Board of Adjustment will consider four applications: a request to change operational hours for on‑premise alcohol sales within 1,000 feet of a childcare facility at 1420 W Nine Mile Road; a request to permit outdoor storage of boats and RVs at 4524 Saufley Field Road; a request to allow an accessory dwelling unit on a sub‑acre lot in MDR zoning at 5490 Cruzat Way; and a side‑yard setback variance for the same property. The meeting also includes routine approvals of minutes and procedural items.

• Case CU-2026-03: amend hours for on‑premise alcohol at 1420 W Nine Mile Road
• Case CU-2026-05: permit outdoor boat and RV storage at 4524 Saufley Field Road
• Case CU-2026-02: allow accessory dwelling unit on less‑than‑one‑acre MDR lot at 5490 Cruzat Way
• Case V-2026-01: side‑yard setback variance at 5490 Cruzat Way

The Board accepted the meeting packet, waived the legal advertisement reading, and approved the December 17, 2025 minutes. It granted three conditional use requests: extending on‑premise alcohol hours near a childcare facility, allowing outdoor storage of trailered boats and RVs, and permitting an accessory dwelling unit on a sub‑acre lot. The side‑yard setback variance case was continued to March 18, 2026, and new officers were nominated.

• Accepted BOA meeting packet (5-0)
• Waived reading of legal advertisement (5-0)
• Approved December 17, 2025 meeting minutes (5-0)
• Granted conditional use to extend alcohol hours at 1420 W Nine Mile Road (5-0)
• Granted conditional use for outdoor boat storage at 4524 Saufley Field Road (5-0)
• Granted conditional use for accessory dwelling unit at 5490 Cruzat Way (5-0)
• Continued side‑yard setback variance case V-2026-01 to March 18, 2026 (5-0)
• Nominated Willie Kirkland, Jr. as Chairman (4-0) and Ross Padden as Vice Chairman (4-0)

Electrical Examiner

The Escambia County Board of Electrical Examiners will consider three applications for Master Electrician licensure and one reciprocity application. The board will also conduct a probable cause hearing regarding a complaint against Rick Emmons Electric Co., LLC (License No. ER13014163). Routine items such as call to order, pledge of allegiance, and approval of prior minutes are also on the agenda.

• Application for Master Electrician examination – Bruce Rydberg
• Application for Master Electrician examination – Matthew Thornton
• Application for Master Electrician examination – Clinton H. Rupprecht
• Application for reciprocity – Jacob Vance (Master Electrician)
• Probable cause hearing: complaint against Rick Emmons Electric Co., LLC (License No. ER13014163) involving Carrie Kennedy at 1400 Cacao Ln., Pensacola

Development Review Committee

The committee is reviewing final applications for residential and commercial developments. The meeting also includes pre-application discussions for two new projects.

• Calvery Estates, Motley Court (34 Lots)
• Fleetco, 685 Broad Street
• 7 Brew Pensacola, 8106 N. Davis Hwy
• Dutch Bros Coffee, 4735 Mobile Hwy
• Pre-application meetings for 6222 Mobile Hwy and 9200 Bowman Ave

Disability Awareness Committee

The Escambia County Disability Awareness Committee will elect a Chair and Vice-Chair. The body will ratify its 2026 meeting schedule and the 2025 annual report. Members will also discuss the structure and logistics for creating the 2026 annual report.

• Election of Chair and Vice-Chair
• Ratification of the 2026 meeting schedule
• Ratification of the 2025 annual report
• Discussion on the structure and logistics of the 2026 annual report
• Review of the Wreath of Joy Event held December 5, 2025

The meeting did not have a quorum, so the 2026 schedule could not be formally adopted. Committee members chose the quarterly schedule (Jan 14, Apr 15, Aug 19, Nov 18, 2026) and agreed to reconvene on Jan 14, 2026 to ratify it. A fifth recommendation concerning Audible Pedestrian Signals was added to the 2025 Annual Report. No other formal actions were recorded.

• Selected quarterly 2026 meeting schedule (Choice 2) but not formally adopted due to lack of quorum
• All present members agreed to meet Jan 14, 2026 to ratify the 2026 schedule
• Added fifth recommendation about Audible Pedestrian Signals to the 2025 Annual Report

Marine Advisory Committee

The Marine Advisory Committee will meet to review previous minutes and discuss ongoing marine projects. The agenda includes updates on the Vessel Accountability Act and the SS United States reefing location.

• Vessel Accountability Act
• SS United States Reefing Location
• Marine Dive Garden discussion

Board of County Commissioners

The Escambia County Board of County Commissioners will consider several public‑hearing items, including petitions to vacate portions of alleyways in the Beach Haven and Lost Bay subdivisions, adopt the Pine Top Subdivision Street Lighting Municipal Services Benefit Unit ordinance and authorize a contract with Florida Power and Light, and review rezoning cases Z‑2025‑10 and Z‑2025‑11. The meeting also includes adoption of proclamations and approval of agreements for emergency cardiac assessment and community transportation coordination.

• Adopt Pine Top Subdivision Street Lighting MSBU Ordinance and authorize contract with Florida Power and Light
• Public hearing to approve or deny petition to vacate a portion of an alleyway in Block 57 of Beach Haven Subdivision
• Public hearing to approve or deny petition to vacate a portion of Lost Bay Subdivision Plat
• Review and adopt, modify, or overturn Rezoning Case Z‑2025‑10 (362 W Oakfield Road, 300 Blk W Oakfield Road, 227 Kenmore Road)
• Review and adopt, modify, or overturn Rezoning Case Z‑2025‑11 (5700 Highway 99)

Committee of the Whole Workshop

The Committee of the Whole will hold a workshop where members will receive a presentation on the Midtown Commerce Park and then discuss the project. No decisions are listed; the agenda item is for discussion only. The meeting includes standard procedural items such as call to order and pledge of allegiance.

• Midtown Commerce Park – presentation and board discussion

Board of County Commissioners

The Gary Sansing Public Forum met on Jan 8, 2026 to hear citizen comments on matters not on the Board agenda. Speakers must sign up, limit remarks to three minutes, and follow conduct rules. The forum may end early to allow the Board meeting to start on time.

Development Review Committee

The Development Review Committee will vote on final DRC applications for a loading dock at 6645 N. Davis Hwy, a D‑Bat at 6570 Mobile Hwy, a warehouse at 154 Chaseville St, and a parking lot at 9490 Pensacola Blvd. The meeting also includes scheduled pre‑application meetings for projects such as a landscaping business at 6830 Mobile Hwy and a Walmart site at 4600 Mobile Hwy. Staff will conduct internal reviews of initial DRC applications that are not open to the public. Additional discussion items address how to request project documents.

• Final DRC Application – Loading Dock, 6645 N. Davis Hwy
• Final DRC Application – D‑Bat, 6570 Mobile Hwy
• Final DRC Application – Chaseville Warehouse, 154 Chaseville St
• Final DRC Application – Grow with Us Learning Center Parking Lot, 9490 Pensacola Blvd
• Pre‑Application Meeting – Walmart 1605.258, 4600 Mobile Hwy #122

Contractor Competency

The Escambia County Competency Board will review three contractor applications for examination or reciprocity. The board will also hold probable cause and disciplinary hearings regarding specific contractor complaints.

• Examination applications for George Castillow (Doors, Windows, Siding) and Jeffrey Naftel (Master Plumber w/ Gas)
• Reciprocity application for Wilmer Rodriguez (Residential Contractor)
• Probable cause hearings for Saul D. Spade (LM Construction & Roofing, LLC) and Bret Smith (Apexx Plumbing LLC)
• Disciplinary hearings for David G. Rademacher (Horizon Improvements Inc.) and James F. Howard (James F Howard Construction, Inc.)

Planning Board

The Escambia County Planning Board will hold a public hearing to consider a rezoning request. The board will also review and approve the minutes from the December 2, 2025, meeting.

• Case No. Z-2025-13: Request to rezone 1.0 (+/-) acres at 600 Blk Cessna Road from Medium Density Residential (10 du/acre) to High Density Residential (18 du/acre)

General

The Escambia County Planning Board will consider a public hearing to amend the Land Development Code by creating Section 4‑7.18 for Certified Recovery Residences and reasonable accommodation procedures. The Board will also approve the minutes from the November 4, 2025 meeting and review its December 2025 action report and six‑month outlook. The meeting concludes with scheduling the next regular session for February 3, 2026.

• Public hearing on ordinance amending LDC Chapter 4, Article 7 to add Section 4‑7.18 for Certified Recovery Residences
• Approval of minutes from the November 4, 2025 Planning Board meeting
• Review of Planning Board Monthly Action Follow‑up Report for December 2025
• Review of Planning Board 6‑Month Outlook for January 2026
• Scheduling of the next regular Planning Board meeting on February 3, 2026