Escambia County public meetings in 2025

Development Review Committee

The Development Review Committee will consider three final DRC applications: Scarlot Manor ALF at 2270 W Michigan Ave, Chaseville Warehouse at 100 Chaseville Street, and Blossman Pensacola at 6823 Pine Forest Rd. The committee will also hold three pre‑application meetings for projects at 98 S Navy Blvd, 2159 W. 9 Mile Rd, and 200 S N Blvd. Staff will conduct internal reviews of several initial DRC applications, which are not open to the public. Additional items include a request for project documents and notice that initial review comments will be posted Thursday.

• Final DRC application – Scarlot Manor ALF, 2270 W Michigan Ave (District 1)
• Final DRC application – Chaseville Warehouse, 100 Chaseville Street (District 2, CRA)
• Final DRC application – Blossman Pensacola, 6823 Pine Forest Rd (District 1)
• Pre‑application meeting – AAKRAYA, 98 S Navy Blvd (District 2, 1:00 PM)
• Pre‑application meeting – 7 Brew, 2159 W. 9 Mile Rd (District 1, 1:20 PM)

Board of Adjustment

The Escambia County Board of Adjustment will meet to approve meeting minutes and consider a case to rezone a property on Mobile Hwy for medium-scale retail sales.

• Approval of October 15, 2025, meeting minutes
• Case CU-2025-13: Medium-scale retail zoning request at 3227 Mobile Hwy
• HDMU zoning requested for property with 6,000 to 35,000 sq ft gross floor area

Tourist Development Council

The Tourist Development Council is meeting to approve a Funding Consideration Committee and elect a Chair and Vice Chair. The body will also receive updates on Visit Pensacola and the Pensacola Bay Center.

• Approval of Funding Consideration Committee members
• Election of Chair and Vice Chair
• Visit Pensacola update
• Pensacola Bay Center update
• Approval of October 21, 2025 meeting minutes

Community Redevelopment Agency

The Escambia County Community Redevelopment Agency will consider approving funding and lien agreements for residential improvement grants and the cancellation of liens for previously approved rehab projects.

• Approve $10,000 Residential Improvement Grant for 1390 Mazurek Blvd
• Approve $6,000 Residential Rehab Grant lien cancellation for 1212 Dexter Ave
• Authorize Chair to sign funding and lien agreements
• Authorize Chair to sign lien cancellation documents

Board of County Commissioners

The Escambia County Board of Commissioners will consider several ordinances, including granting a 30‑year utility franchise to Escambia River Electric Cooperative. Additional items include amendments to public camping rules, pedestrian safety standards, remote vehicle sales regulations, and a future land‑use map amendment for two parcels on Highway 29. The meeting also includes routine consent agenda items and the adoption of employee and veteran proclamations.

• Adopt ordinance granting Escambia River Electric Cooperative a 30‑year utility franchise
• Adopt ordinance amending public camping definition (Chapter 86, Article VIII, Section 86-250)
• Adopt ordinance revising median width for pedestrian refuge (Chapter 86, Article IV, Section 86-109)
• Adopt ordinance amending remote vehicle sales rules (Chapter 18, Article VII, Sections 18-354‑355)
• Adopt ordinance amending the Future Land Use Map for two parcels on Highway 29

The Escambia County Board of County Commissioners adopted four ordinances, including a 30‑year utility franchise for Escambia River Electric Cooperative and amendments to public camping, median width, and remote vehicle sales regulations. It also approved a future land‑use map amendment for two parcels on Highway 29 and scheduled future rezoning hearings. All items were carried unanimously.

• Adopted utility franchise ordinance for Escambia River Electric Cooperative (unanimous)
• Adopted amendment to public camping definition (unanimous)
• Adopted amendment to median width for pedestrian refuge (unanimous)
• Adopted amendment to remote motor vehicle sales regulations (unanimous)
• Amended Future Land Use Map (SSA‑2025‑07) for two Highway 29 parcels (unanimous)
• Scheduled rezoning hearings for cases Z‑2025‑10 and Z‑2025‑11 (unanimous)
• Adopted multiple employee and veteran service proclamations (unanimous)
• Accepted investment portfolio and tourist tax reports for filing (unanimous)

Board of County Commissioners

The Escambia County Board of County Commissioners will hold a regular meeting on December 11, 2025, at the Ernie Lee Magaha Government Building. The agenda includes a public forum for citizens to address non-agenda items. The meeting will be recorded and televised.

• Call to Order
• Gary Sansing Public Forum for non-agenda items
• Public comment period for agenda items
• Meeting to be recorded and televised

The Board of County Commissioners convened the Gary Sansing Public Forum at 4:34 p.m., heard comments from ten community members, and adjourned at 5:01 p.m. No resolutions, approvals, or other substantive actions were recorded during this meeting.

Development Review Committee

The Development Review Committee will review final DRC applications for several projects, including Blue Angel Station Lot #2, Tower Ridge Estates, and P Street Warehouse. It will also hold pre‑application meetings for projects such as Beulah Church Road and Blue Angel Parkway Retail. The agenda notes an internal staff review of initial applications and a discussion item for requesting project documents.

• Blue Angel Station Lot #2 – 9201 Blue Angel Trl (District 2)
• Tower Ridge Estates – 9720 Tower Ridge Road, 17 lots (District 1)
• P Street Warehouse – 300 Loretta Street (District 3)
• Grow Drive Metal Building – 8800 Grow Drive (District 4)
• Piper's Landing – 2683 Stratford Rd, 64 lots (District 1)

Contractor Competency

The Escambia County Contractor Competency Board will meet on December 3, 2025. The board will approve the October 1, 2025 meeting minutes, review six contractor applications, and hold a disciplinary hearing concerning a complaint against Jeff Myers Construction, Inc. A Sunshine Law presentation will be given by Assistant County Attorney Christi Hankins. The agenda also includes a public forum and routine reports.

• Approve CCB minutes from October 1, 2025
• Review six contractor applications (underground utility, building, roofing, residential, building, business name change)
• Disciplinary hearing for Jeffrey W. Myers, dba Jeff Myers Construction, Inc. (Complaint No. 250765COM)
• Sunshine Law presentation by Christi Hankins, Assistant County Attorney
• Public forum for community comments

Development Review Committee

The committee will consider several final DRC applications for new subdivisions and commercial developments. It will also hold pre‑application meetings for upcoming projects and conduct internal staff review of initial applications. Additional discussion items include how to request project documents.

• Southwind Tiki Bar & Food Truck Court – 1021 Sinton Drive (Final DRC Application)
• Dog Track Road Minor Subdivision – 2209 Dog Track Road, 5 lots (Final DRC Application)
• Asia Oriental Market – 3705 Mobile Hwy (Final DRC Application)
• Silverlark Trace – 0 Sommervill Ct, 191 lots (Final DRC Application)
• Bayou Bluff Subdivision – 7400 Woodside Rd, 137 lots (Final DRC Application)

Planning Board

The Escambia County Planning Board will hold a rezoning meeting on December 2, 2025. It will consider three public‑hearing cases (Z-2025-10, Z-2025-11, Z-2025-12) that propose changes to land‑use districts for specific properties. The board will also approve the minutes from the November 4, 2025 meeting and set the date for the next meeting.

• Case Z-2025-10 – 362 W Oakfield Rd, 300 Blk W Oakfield Rd, and 227 Kenmore Rd (1.88 acres): rezoning from High Density Mixed‑Use (25 du/acre) to Heavy Commercial/Light Industrial (25 du/acre).
• Case Z-2025-11 – 5700 Highway 99 (20.28 acres): rezoning from Agriculture (1 du/20 acres) to Rural Residential (1 du/4 acres).
• Case Z-2025-12 – 6698 North Palafox Hwy, 6750 Old Palafox Hwy, 6756 North Palafox Hwy, 6000 Blk Old Palafox Hwy (1.87 acres): rezoning from Commercial (25 du/acre) to Heavy Commercial/Light Industrial (25 du/acre).

The board waived the legal advertisement reading, approved the November 4 minutes, and accepted the meeting packet, all with 6‑0 votes. It also approved a commercial‑to‑heavy‑commercial rezoning amendment (Case Z‑2025‑10) and recommended approval to the Board of County Commissioners for Cases Z‑2025‑10 and Z‑2025‑11, each with unanimous votes.

• Waived reading of legal advertisement (6-0)
• Approved November 4 meeting minutes (6-0)
• Accepted meeting packet (6-0)
• Approved commercial zoning amendment for Case Z-2025-10 (6-0)
• Recommended approval to BCC for Case Z-2025-10 (6-0)
• Recommended approval to BCC for Case Z-2025-11 (6-0)

Opioid Abatement Board

The Escambia County Opioid Abatement Funding Advisory Board will approve minutes from the November 3, 2025 meeting, review the opioid program budget, and elect a chairperson and vice‑chairperson. It will hear reports from FY24‑25 funding awardees and consider a request by Bright Bridge Ministry to shift $27,945.50 from one case manager position (44%) to two case manager positions (22%). The meeting will also address any new business and set the date for the next board meeting.

• Approve prior meeting minutes (Nov 3, 2025)
• Opioid budget review
• Election of advisory board chairperson and vice‑chairperson
• Funding reallocation request by Bright Bridge Ministry: $27,945.50 from 1 case manager (44%) to 2 case managers (22%)
• Reports from FY24‑25 funding awardees

The board approved the September 15, 2025 meeting minutes by a 3‑0 vote. It also approved Community Health of NW Florida’s request to shift funding from a part‑time MD to a full‑time physician assistant, also 3‑0. The FY25‑26 funding recommendations were approved, except for the REAP request, which will be reconsidered at the next meeting, again by a 3‑0 vote. The election of a new chair and vice‑chair was postponed to the December 3 meeting.

• Approved September 15, 2025 meeting minutes (3-0)
• Approved Community Health funding reallocation (3-0)
• Approved FY25‑26 funding recommendations except REAP; REAP to be considered next meeting (3-0)
• Tabled election of Chairperson and Vice‑Chairperson to Dec 3 meeting

Development Review Committee

The committee is reviewing final applications for several residential subdivisions and a staging lot. The meeting also includes pre-application discussions for storage, sewer expansion, and facility projects.

• Final application for Silverlark Trace (0 Sommerville Ct) with 187 lots
• Final application for Bluewater Creek Estates (1400 Blk Hwy 97) with 33 lots
• Final application for Tower Ridge Estates (9720 Tower Ridge Road) with 17 lots
• Final application for Vermeer Southeast Staging Lot (6681 Mobile Hwy)
• Pre-application meeting for Navy Blvd Area Sewer Expansion

Disability Awareness Committee

The Escambia County Disability Awareness Committee will adopt its 2026 meeting schedule. Members will hold a final discussion of the 2025 Annual Report. The committee will also discuss upcoming events and potential guest speakers for future meetings. Routine agenda items such as approvals of past minutes and a public forum are also on the agenda.

• Adoption of 2026 Escambia County Disability Awareness Committee Meeting Schedule
• Final discussion of Escambia County Disability Awareness Committee 2025 Annual Report
• Discussion of upcoming events
• Discussion of guest speakers for upcoming meetings

The committee did not have a quorum, preventing formal decisions. Guest speakers from the University of West Florida and the Civitan Club presented. The second draft of the 2025 Annual Report was reviewed with no changes suggested. Upcoming events were announced, including a Cornhole Tournament and Social Hangout Game Day.

Electrical Examiner

The Escambia County Board of Electrical Examiners will hold its regular meeting, approve the minutes from the October 21, 2025 meeting, and consider a contractor’s reciprocity application for a Master Electrician license. The meeting also includes a public forum before adjournment.

• Approval of BOEE minutes – October 21, 2025
• Consideration of Kenneth Stevens’ application for reciprocity – Master Electrician

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 on matters not included on the agenda.

The Board discussed public easements raised by speakers. It directed staff to meet with the property owners to explore ways to ease the easement burden. The Board also instructed staff to immediately stop issuing certain citations and requiring fence relocations.

• Directed staff to meet property owners to explore easement relief (no vote recorded)
• Ordered immediate cessation of specific easement citations and fence relocation requirements (no vote recorded)

Board of County Commissioners

The Escambia County Board of County Commissioners will consider approving a $1.2 million purchase order for cardiac monitors and defibrillators, along with several other contracts for legal aid, medical supplies, and inmate commissary services. The meeting will also include a public hearing for a zoning change.

• Authorize $1.2M purchase order for 75 cardiac monitors/defibrillators
• Approve $62,344 for Northwest Florida Legal Services
• Authorize $85,200 annual contract for inmate commissary services
• Authorize $1,500 grant to West Florida High School Justice Jags
• Schedule public hearing for zoning change at 6505 Highway 29 North

The Board adopted the agenda and a proclamation honoring Jesse Casey. It approved an interlocal agreement with Emerald Coast Utilities Authority for a sanitary sewer project and scheduled a public hearing on a land‑use amendment. The Board also approved multiple procurement agreements, including a $1.2 M purchase order to Zoll Medical for cardiac monitors/defibrillators, $135,269.60 to Hamilton Medical, $76,000 to Pensacola State College, $62,344 for civil legal aid, and $85,200 for inmate commissary services.

• Adopted agenda (unanimously)
• Adopted proclamation honoring Jesse Casey (unanimously)
• Approved Interlocal Agreement with Emerald Coast Utilities Authority for sanitary sewer improvement (unanimously)
• Approved $1,200,000 purchase order to Zoll Medical for 75 cardiac monitors/defibrillators (unanimously)
• Approved $135,269.60 purchase orders to Hamilton Medical for ventilators and supplies (unanimously)
• Approved $76,000 purchase order to Pensacola State College for paramedic tuition (unanimously)
• Approved $62,344 agreement with Northwest Florida Legal Services for civil legal aid (unanimously)
• Approved $85,200 inmate commissary agreement with Keefe Commissary Network (unanimously)

Marine Advisory Committee

The Escambia County Marine Advisory Committee will approve minutes from prior meetings. It will consider the Waterway Conditions Annual Review symposium for 2025. The committee will also discuss old‑business items such as the Vessel Accountability Act, SS United States reffing locations, and an underwater pumpkin‑carving contest.

• Approve minutes from the October 13, 2025 meeting
• Approve revised minutes from September 8, 2025 (no action needed)
• Consider the Waterway Conditions Annual Review symposium 2025
• Discuss the Vessel Accountability Act (presented by K. Johnson)
• Discuss SS United States reffing locations (presented by C. Retherford)

Community Redevelopment Agency

The Escambia County Community Redevelopment Agency is reviewing funding and lien agreements for residential home improvements and roof replacements. The board will also consider canceling liens for property owners who have completed their required compliance terms.

• Residential Improvement Grant funding for 1155 Nursery Way ($10,000), 3800 B Ward Blvd ($4,148), and 2417 Atwood Drive ($9,975)
• Residential Roof Program funding for 502 Salem Road ($20,150), 7647 Old Hickory Drive ($11,700), 504 Pelham road ($8,675), and 8219 Lode Star Avenue ($12,077)
• Cancellation of Residential Rehab Grant liens for properties on Polk Avenue, Trent Street, Bordeaux Street, Lakewood Road, and North F. Street
• Cancellation of Residential Roof Program liens for properties on Medford Avenue, W. Godfrey Street, W. Blount Street, Loire Way, and Bull Run Court

Committee of the Whole Workshop

The Committee of the Whole will hear presentations on workforce development in Escambia County and hold a board discussion on the topic. Commissioner Ashlee Hofberger (District 4) will lead the session. No formal actions are listed on the agenda.

• Discussion on workforce development, including presentations and board deliberation (led by Commissioner Ashlee Hofberger, District 4)

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners is holding the Gary Sansing Public Forum. The meeting is for citizens to speak on matters not on the regular Board agenda. No formal decisions or agenda items are scheduled.

• Call to Order – procedural opening of the public forum
• Speakers – citizens may address topics not on the agenda, up to three minutes each
• ADA assistance contact – email [email protected] or call 850-595-1637

The Board of County Commissioners convened the Gary Sansing Public Forum on November 6, 2025. The meeting consisted of a call to order, a list of public speakers, and adjournment. No substantive actions, approvals, or votes were recorded.

Board of County Commissioners

The Escambia County Board of Commissioners will adopt several proclamations and waive the reading of legal advertisements. It will approve a $4,939,403.62 transfer of machinery and equipment to the Sheriff's Office. The board will also adopt a resolution to use the Uniform Method of Collecting Non‑Ad Valorem Special Assessments starting November 2026 and consider multiple petitions to vacate rights‑of‑way. Additional items include ordinances for Navy Point Subdivision park protection and rezoning cases Z‑2025‑07 and Z‑2025‑08.

• Approve transfer of equipment to the Sheriff's Office for $4,939,403.62
• Adopt Uniform Method of Collecting Non‑Ad Valorem Special Assessments (effective Nov 2026)
• Public hearings to vacate rights‑of‑way: West Hernandez Street, Sunset Avenue, Second Avenue (Cartwright Street)
• Adopt ordinance creating park protection in Navy Point Subdivision
• Adopt ordinances amending the Official Zoning Map for rezoning cases Z‑2025‑07 and Z‑2025‑08

The Board unanimously approved a $4,939,403.62 transfer of equipment to the Escambia County Sheriff's Office. It also adopted three proclamations honoring county employees and National Epilepsy Awareness Month. Several petitions to vacate unopened rights‑of‑way were approved, and the Board adopted the Uniform Method for collecting non‑ad valorem special assessments, a park‑protection ordinance for Navy Point, and an amendment to the County Purchasing Ordinance.

• Approved $4,939,403.62 equipment transfer to Escambia County Sheriff's Office (unanimous)
• Adopted proclamations honoring Brent Wipf, National Epilepsy Awareness Month, and Kenneth O. Kyles (unanimous)
• Approved petition to vacate West Hernandez Street, Oakwood Ave, West Lakeview Ave and 20‑ft alley (Resolution R2025‑117) (unanimous)
• Approved petition to vacate unimproved right‑of‑way of Sunset Avenue (Resolution R2025‑118) (unanimous)
• Approved petition to vacate portion of Second Avenue (Cartwright St) and 16‑ft alley (Resolution R2025‑119) (unanimous)
• Adopted Uniform Method of Collecting Non‑Ad Valorem Special Assessments, effective Nov 2026 (unanimous)
• Adopted ordinance creating park protection in Navy Point Subdivision (Ordinance 2025‑43) (unanimous)
• Adopted amendment to County Purchasing Ordinance revising Direct Payment Voucher definition (Ordinance 2025‑44) (unanimous)

Contractor Competency

The Escambia County Contractor Competency Board will consider several contractor applications for examination, reciprocity, and reinstatement. It will also hold probable cause hearings concerning complaints against specific contractors. Additionally, a disciplinary hearing will be conducted regarding restitution for a contractor. The board will then adjourn.

• Logan Omtvedt – Application for Examination – Master Plumber w/ Gas
• Melissa Freeman – Application for Examination – Roofing
• Craig Marshall – Application for Reciprocity – Air Conditioning B
• Probable cause hearing: David G. Rademacher (Horizon Improvements Inc.) – Complaint No. 250651COM
• Disciplinary hearing: Christopher W. Brown – Restitution only – Complaint No. 250649COM

Development Review Committee

The committee is reviewing final applications, pre-applications, and internal staff reviews for several development projects. These items include residential and commercial site plans across multiple districts.

• Final application for 9 Mile Commons at 1437 E. Nine Mile Road
• Pre-application meeting for Warrington Senior Living at 701 S. Old Corry Field Rd
• Internal review for Grow With Us Learning Center Parking Lot at 9490 Pensacola Blvd.
• Internal review for Piper's Landing at 2683 Stratford Rd (64 Lots)
• Internal review for Cottages on Waring Rd at 9200 Blk Waring Rd (12 Lots)

Planning Board

The Escambia County Planning Board will hold a public hearing to discuss a rezoning request for three properties. The board will determine if the land should be changed from High Density Mixed-Use to Heavy Commercial and Light Industrial.

• Case No. Z-2025-10: Rezoning request for 362 W Oakfield Road, 300 Blk W Oakfield Road, and 227 Kenmore Road (1.88 +/- acres)

The Escambia County Planning Board waived the reading of the legal advertisement and the rezoning criteria, approved the October 7 meeting minutes, and accepted the meeting packet, each by a 6‑0 vote. The board also voted to continue case Z‑2025‑10 to the following month. All motions were carried unanimously.

• Waived reading of legal advertisement (6-0)
• Approved October 7, 2025 meeting minutes (6-0)
• Accepted meeting packet (6-0)
• Waived reading of rezoning criteria (6-0)
• Continued case Z-2025-10 to next month (6-0)

Planning Board

The Escambia County Planning Board will hold a public hearing to review a proposed amendment to the 2030 Future Land Use Map. The board will recommend to the Board of County Commissioners whether to change the land use category for two parcels on Highway 29.

• Public hearing for SSA-2025-07: changing 6.95 (+/-) acres on Highway 29 from Rural Community (RC) to Mixed-Use Urban (MU-U)

Opioid Abatement Board

The Opioid Abatement Funding Advisory Board will elect a Chairperson and Vice-Chairperson. The board will also review the opioid budget and evaluate funding applications for FY25-26.

• Election of Chairperson and Vice-Chairperson
• Budget reallocation request from Community Health Northwest Florida
• Review of FY25-26 Notice of Funding Availability applications
• Opioid Budget Review

The board voted to approve the July 14, 2025 Opioid Abatement Funding Advisory Board minutes, passing the motion 3‑0. The board reviewed the opioid funding balance, noting $1,722,301.52 remains available for award. Four awardees were reported receiving grants totaling $1,962,955. The board set the FY25‑26 funding application deadline for September 12, 2025 and scheduled the next meeting for October 27, 2025.

• Approved July 14, 2025 meeting minutes (3-0)
• Set FY25‑26 Notice of Funding Availability submission deadline for Sep 12, 2025
• Scheduled next meeting for Oct 27, 2025

Development Review Committee

The committee is reviewing final applications for two projects and holding pre-application meetings for six others. One project is undergoing internal staff review only.

• Final application for Barrancas Ave Condominiums at 3161 Barrancas Ave
• Final application for Olive Terrace at 500 E. Olive Road
• Pre-application for Hammocks Subdivision (159 lots) at 6700 Hurst Hammock Rd
• Pre-application for Cody Lane Subdivision (20 lots) at 800 Blk Olive Rd
• Pre-application for 7 Brew-Mobile Hwy at 4615 Mobile Hwy

Development Review Committee

The Development Review Committee will review final DRC applications for several projects across districts, including residential subdivisions, commercial warehouses, and a food park. It will also hold pre‑application meetings for upcoming subdivisions and discuss internally reviewed initial applications. Additional items include requests for project documents and notice of upcoming review comments.

• Approve Gaylen Oaks, 20‑lot subdivision at 9995 Holsberry Rd (D5 FP)
• Approve Xtreme Logistics site at 9900 Pensacola Blvd (D5 SP)
• Approve Angelo Office/Warehouse Units at 10480 N. Palafox St (D5 SP)
• Approve Grab‑N‑Go Food Park, 2100 Block E Olive Rd (D4 SP, CRA)
• Approve Mason Lane North Warehouse, 50 E. Mason Lane (D3 SP, CRA)

Electrical Examiner

The Escambia County Board of Electrical Examiners will consider three applications for examination or reciprocity: Hunter M. McLane for Journeyman Electrician, Mark G. Furches for Master Electrician, and Peter Coiro for Master Electrician reciprocity. The meeting also includes routine items such as approval of the September 16, 2025 CCB minutes and a public forum.

• Approval of CCB minutes – September 16, 2025
• Public Forum
• Application review – Hunter M. McLane, Journeyman Electrician examination
• Application review – Mark G. Furches, Master Electrician examination
• Application review – Peter Coiro, Master Electrician reciprocity

Tourist Development Council

The Escambia County Tourist Development Council will review and approve minutes from previous meetings, receive a status report on available funds, and get updates on the Visit Pensacola marketing effort and Bay Center improvements. The council will also discuss establishing a threshold for funding future tourism projects.

• Review and approval of prior TDC meeting minutes
• Status of funds available
• Visit Pensacola marketing update
• Bay Center improvements update
• Discussion of setting a threshold for funding

The council approved the June 17, 2025 meeting minutes unanimously. It approved funding for Pensacola Sports SBC ($200,000), PENSACON ($161,000), and the Pensacola Mardi Gras Association ($250,000). The Gulf Coast Jazz Fest request for $150,000 and the Foiling Events US, Inc request for $375,000 were both rejected.

• Approved June 17, 2025 meeting minutes (9-0)
• Approved $200,000 Pensacola Sports SBC funding (9-0)
• Approved $161,000 PENSACON funding (5-4)
• Approved $250,000 Pensacola Mardi Gras Association funding (9-0)
• Rejected $150,000 Gulf Coast Jazz Fest funding (3-6)
• Rejected $375,000 Foiling Events US, Inc funding (2-6)

Board of County Commissioners

The Escambia County Board of County Commissioners held a public forum on October 16, 2025. Citizens could sign up to speak on matters not on the regular agenda, with each speaker limited to three minutes. The meeting included a reminder about ADA accessibility and contact information for assistance. No formal agenda items or decisions were listed.

• Public forum for citizen comments (speakers limited to three minutes)
• ADA accessibility assistance: email [email protected], phone 850-595-1637

Commissioner Michael S. Kohler called the Gary Sansing Public Forum to order at 8:31 a.m. The board heard comments from a list of community members. The forum was adjourned by Commissioner Kohler at 9:12 a.m. No formal decisions, approvals, or votes were recorded.

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will hold a public hearing to repeal and replace parts of the county code relating to purchases and contracts. The meeting also includes votes on several home demolition and reconstruction projects and the adoption of a 2026 holiday calendar.

• Public hearing to replace Chapter 46, Article II, Divisions 1-3 of the County Code of Ordinances
• SHIP home demo and reconstruction at 31 Milton Road for $171,419
• SHIP home demo and reconstruction at 740 West Jordan Street for $167,900
• SHIP home demo and reconstruction at 1022 Alexandria Drive for $169,050
• Temporary labor services contract with Blue Arbor, Inc. totaling $100,000

The Board adopted several proclamations, waived reading of legal advertisements, and approved an ordinance repealing and replacing Chapter 46, Article II, Divisions 1‑3 of the Code of Ordinances, keeping the purchase threshold at $50,000. It rescinded Agreement #A5649 and authorized Agreement #A5755 with the Florida Department of Corrections for fire emergency support, adopted a new Purchasing Policy Manual, approved the 2026 Holiday Calendar, and authorized travel and various contracts, including a $171,419 SHIP home reconstruction agreement and $100,000 in temporary labor services. All actions were carried unanimously.

• Adopted six proclamations (unanimously)
• Waived reading of legal advertisements and accepted affidavit proof (unanimously)
• Adopted Ordinance 2025-42 repealing and replacing Chapter 46, Article II, Divisions 1‑3, retaining $50,000 threshold (unanimously)
• Rescinded Agreement #A5649 and authorized Agreement #A5755 with Florida Dept. of Corrections for fire support (unanimously)
• Adopted new Office of Purchasing Policy Manual and revised purchasing forms and terms (unanimously)
• Approved and adopted the 2026 Holiday Calendar (unanimously)
• Approved $60,000 and $40,000 temporary labor services contracts with Blue Arbor, Inc. (unanimously)
• Approved $171,419 SHIP home demo and reconstruction contract with Walther Custom Homes, LLC (unanimously)

Board of Adjustment

The Escambia County Board of Adjustment will meet to consider Case CU-2025-12, a request to permit a restaurant at 9500 W Highway 98, which is not currently allowed in the commercial zoning district. The request is submitted by Thomas Messina, agent for Publix Super Markets, Inc. The meeting will also address routine items such as swearing in staff, accepting the meeting package as evidence, and approving prior minutes.

• Consideration of Case CU-2025-12 to allow a restaurant at 9500 W Highway 98 (zoning change request)
• Order denying petition for writ of certiorari (discussion item)
• Approval of September 17, 2025 Board of Adjustment meeting minutes
• Acceptance of the BOA meeting package with Development Services staff findings as evidence
• Swearing in of staff and acceptance of staff as expert witness

The Board of Adjustment unanimously accepted the October 15 meeting packet and waived the legal advertisement reading. It also approved the September 17 meeting minutes. The Board granted the requested conditional use for a restaurant at 9500 W Highway 98.

• Accepted October 15 meeting packet (5-0)
• Waived reading of legal advertisement (5-0)
• Approved September 17 meeting minutes (5-0)
• Granted conditional use for restaurant at 9500 W Highway 98 (5-0)

Development Review Committee

The Development Review Committee has no final applications to consider. It will hold pre‑application meetings for Dutch Bros. Coffee, Hwy 29 Auto Truck Services, Filipino Stone/Food Truck, and Warrington Temporary Overflow Parking. Staff will conduct internal reviews of several initial DRC applications, including the Shearman Site Plan and Bluewater Creek Estates.

• Pre‑application meeting: Dutch Bros. Coffee – 6810 N. Davis Hwy
• Pre‑application meeting: Hwy 29 Auto Truck Services – 10040 Pensacola Blvd
• Pre‑application meeting: Filipino Stone/Food Truck – 5200 Mobile Hwy
• Pre‑application meeting: Warrington Temporary Overflow Parking – 200 Blk New Warrington Rd (Community Redevelopment Area)
• Staff internal review: Shearman Site Plan – 600 W Ensley Street

Disability Awareness Committee

The Escambia County Disability Awareness Committee will meet to discuss its 2025 Annual Report and upcoming events. The meeting includes presentations from guest speakers representing the University of West Florida and the Civitan Club of Pensacola.

• Discussion of the 2025 Annual Report
• Guest speaker Dawn Rockey, Student Accessibility Resources Director at University of West Florida
• Guest speaker Charles Thornton, Sr., Incoming President of the Civitan Club of Pensacola
• Announcement of Five Flags Sertoma of Pensacola Cornhole Tournament on October 25, 2025

The Disability Awareness Committee established a quorum and adopted the meeting agenda by a unanimous motion. It also approved the June 18, 2025 meeting minutes, as amended, with unanimous support. No other formal actions were taken during the session.

• Adopt agenda – motion passed unanimously
• Approve June 18, 2025 meeting minutes (amended) – motion passed unanimously

Marine Advisory Committee

The committee will approve minutes from September 8 2025 and finalize minutes from August 11 2025, which include a notation about the SS United States. It will discuss old‑business items such as the MRD NRDA reef construction project, the 2025 Marine Resources and Waterways Conditions Review, and ESAR16 calls. The agenda also includes new business, member and public forums, and closing remarks.

• Approval of Minutes – September 8, 2025
• Approved Finalized Minutes — August 11, 2025 (notation about SS United States)
• Old Business – MRD NRDA reef construction
• Old Business – 2025 Marine Resources and Waterways Conditions Review
• Old Business – ESAR16 calls

Development Review Committee

The committee is reviewing final applications for several subdivisions and commercial sites. It will also hold pre-application meetings for a Waffle House rebuild and a commercial parking lot. Some items are for internal staff review only and are not open to the public.

• Sirens Cove (0 Blue Jay Way): 40 lots
• Silverlark Trace (0 Sommerville Ct): 187 lots
• Christian Brothers Automotive (2645 W Nine Mile Rd)
• Gibbs Equipment (1170 N Hwy 29)
• Waffle House #1096 Rebuild (17352 Perdido Key Drive)

Planning Board

The Escambia County Planning Board will review and recommend an ordinance that amends Chapter 7 of the Future Land Use (FLU) Element to change the land‑use category of a 2.51‑acre parcel on Highway 29 from Rural Community to Industrial. The board will also approve the minutes from the September 9, 2025 meeting and accept the meeting packet. These items are part of the regular agenda for the October 7, 2025 meeting.

• Approve minutes of the September 9, 2025 Planning Board meeting
• Proof of Publication and waive reading of the legal advertisement
• Accept the Planning Board meeting packet
• Public hearing on Ordinance SSA-2025-06 to amend the Future Land Use map for a 2.51‑acre parcel on Highway 29, changing its FLU category from Rural Community to Industrial

Planning Board

The Escambia County Planning Board will consider two rezoning applications. The first seeks to change a 2.51‑acre parcel at 2300 North Highway 29 from Rural Mixed‑Use to Heavy Commercial/Light Industrial. The second proposes to rezone a 4.59‑acre parcel at 200 Block West Burgess Road from High Density Mixed‑Use and Heavy Commercial/Light Industrial to Heavy Commercial/Light Industrial only. The board will vote on these requests after public hearings.

• Case Z-2025-07: Rezoning 2300 North Highway 29 (2.51 acres) from RMU to HC/LI
• Case Z-2025-08: Rezoning 200 Block West Burgess Road (4.59 acres) to HC/LI only

The Planning Board waived the legal advertisement reading, approved the August 5 meeting minutes, and accepted the meeting packet, each by a 7‑0 vote. It then unanimously recommended that the Board of County Commissioners approve rezoning case Z‑2025‑07 (from Rural Mixed‑Use to Heavy Commercial/Light Industrial) and case Z‑2025‑08 (from High Density Mixed‑Use/Heavy Commercial‑Light Industrial to Heavy Commercial‑Light Industrial). No other substantive actions were taken.

• Waived legal advertisement reading (7-0)
• Approved August 5, 2025 meeting minutes (7-0)
• Accepted meeting packet (7-0)
• Recommended approval of rezoning Z-2025-07 to BCC (7-0)
• Recommended approval of rezoning Z-2025-08 to BCC (7-0)

Community Redevelopment Agency

The CRA board will vote to approve funding and lien agreements for the Residential Improvement Grant Program. The grant provides $5,949 to replace the roof on the property owned by Valerie A. Walker at 736 Moye Lane. The chairman will be authorized to sign the related documents. Other agenda items are routine consent and public‑comment items.

• Approve Residential Improvement Grant funding of $5,949 for roof replacement at 736 Moye Lane
• Accept September 4, 2025 CRA meeting minutes for filing
• Public comment period and public forum

Committee of the Whole Workshop

The Committee of the Whole will hear a presentation by Christopher Platé, Executive Director of FloridaWest, on economic development and job growth. Commissioners will discuss the information presented. No other agenda items are listed beyond procedural matters.

• Presentation by Christopher Platé, Executive Director, FloridaWest on economic development
• Board discussion of job growth strategies

The Committee of the Whole Workshop reviewed presentations on the Pensacola‑Escambia Promotion & Development Commission and FloridaWest Economic Development Alliance. Commissioners asked questions about job creation, education alignment, and site development. No formal actions, approvals, or votes were recorded.

Board of County Commissioners

The Escambia County Board of County Commissioners will hold a Gary Sansing Public Forum. The agenda consists of procedural items such as the call to order and speaker guidelines. No specific policy decisions, contracts, or ordinances are scheduled for discussion. The meeting also includes a notice about website accessibility for users of assistive technology.

Commissioner Michael S. Kohler 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 5:26 p.m. No formal decisions, approvals, or denials were recorded.

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will discuss the creation of a Local Housing Assistance Program and the establishment of an Affordable Housing Advisory Committee. The meeting also includes reviews of lien relief requests and the scheduling of future rezoning hearings.

• Public hearing to adopt an ordinance for the State Housing Initiatives Partnership (SHIP) Program
• Review of environmental code enforcement lien relief for 1000 North "Q" Street
• Approval of a 6.53-acre conservation easement at 2683 Stratford Road
• Cancellation of public hearing regarding Costco improvements to Chemstrand Road
• Scheduling of November 6 hearings for rezoning at 2300 North Highway 29 BLK and 200 Blk West Burgess Road

The Commissioners adopted Ordinance 2025‑41, creating a local State Housing Initiatives Partnership program and an affordable‑housing advisory committee. They also cancelled the public hearing for the Costco road‑improvement agreement and accepted $250 for a partial lien release on the 1000 North “Q” Street property, directing the money to the General Fund. Additional actions included adopting two proclamations, approving the investment portfolio report, rescinding a prior AHAC resolution, and appointing three members to the CareerSource Escarosa Board.

• Adopted agenda (unanimous)
• Adopted proclamations for Employee of the Month and Italian Festa Day (unanimous)
• Accepted $250 partial lien release on 1000 North “Q” Street, funds to General Fund (unanimous)
• Cancelled public hearing for Costco road improvements on Chemstrand Road (unanimous)
• Adopted Ordinance 2025‑41 establishing a local SHIP housing assistance program (unanimous)
• Accepted investment portfolio summary report; market value $568,547,570 (unanimous)
• Rescinded prior AHAC resolution and adopted new Resolution R2025‑105 establishing the County AHAC (unanimous)
• Approved appointments of Robert Christopher Platé, Leslie Moland, and James Howe to the CareerSource Escarosa Board (unanimous)

Contractor Competency

The Escambia County Competency Board will meet to review applications for contractor examinations and reciprocity. The board will also hold disciplinary hearings regarding two contractors. Other business includes the election of a Chairman and Vice-Chairman.

• Examination applications for Kenneth J. Gates, Eric D. Roberson, Michael Hudson, and Kurtis McLaughlin
• Reciprocity applications for Jason D. Taylor and Adam Schweigert
• Reinstatement of permitting privileges application for James B. Freeman
• Disciplinary hearing for Christopher W. Brown (Shooting Stars Construction, LLC) regarding 1819 N A St.
• Disciplinary hearing for Jeffrey W. Myers (Jeff Myers Construction, Inc.)

Development Review Committee

The Escambia County Development Review Committee will review final and initial applications for townhomes, warehouses, and multi-family housing. Staff will also hold pre-application meetings for projects on Marseille Drive and Barrancas Avenue.

• Heron's Landing Townhomes Phase 1 (899 Dog Track Rd)
• Baptist MOB North (8863 Boesch Lane)
• Mason Lane North Warehouse (50 E. Mason Lane)
• Tower Ridge Estates (9720 Tower Ridge Road)
• Pre-application meetings for Marseille Drive Wellness Services

Development Review Committee

The Development Review Committee will vote on final DRC applications for four projects, including Hulk's Dumpster Rentals at 2405 Delano Street and Express Oil Change-Pensacola at 6128 Mobile Hwy. The committee will also hold pre‑application meetings with three applicants and review two initial DRC applications internally. Additional discussion items include how to request project documents.

• Final DRC: Hulk's Dumpster Rentals, 2405 Delano Street (D3 SP 25062365PSP)
• Final DRC: W. Nine Mile Road Subdivision, 2605 W. Nine Mile Rd (D1 MSD 25072536PSD)
• Final DRC: Foosackly's W Nine Mile Rd, 2605 W. Nine Mile Rd (D1 SP 2503980PSP)
• Final DRC: Express Oil Change-Pensacola, 6128 Mobile Hwy (D1 SP 25072500PSP)
• Pre‑application meeting: Everywhere USA, 8000 Blk W HWY 98 (D2 PAS 1:00 PM)

Budget Workshops

The Escambia County Board of County Commissioners will hold a public hearing and vote on the final budget for Fiscal Year 2025/2026, which totals $868,481,713. The board will also adopt the corresponding millage rates and a supplemental budget amendment increasing the budget by $44,041,563.

• Final Budget Resolution for FY 2025/2026 ($868,481,713)
• Supplemental Budget Amendment ($44,041,563)
• Adoption of Final Millage Resolution (County-wide 6.6165, Library .3590, Sheriff .6850)
• Myrtle Grove Redevelopment Plan and Trust Fund Ordinance
• Interlocal Agreement for Regional Medical Examiner Facility ($1,402,500)

The Escambia County Board of Commissioners adopted the final FY 2025/26 budget of $868,481,713 and approved the accompanying millage rates. A supplemental amendment adding $44,041,563 to the budget and a $200,000 funding allocation for the Cadillac Banks/Jazz Fest were also approved. The board adopted the Myrtle Grove Redevelopment Plan, created a trust fund for the project, and authorized a 3% employee pay increase. An interlocal agreement for a $1,402,500 purchase order for a regional medical examiner facility was approved as well.

• Adopt Final Budget Resolution $868,481,713 – carried unanimously
• Adopt Supplemental Budget Amendment increasing $44,041,563 – carried unanimously
• Adopt Final Millage Resolution (6.60 county‑wide, .359 library, .685 sheriff) – carried unanimously
• Approve $200,000 funding for Cadillac Banks/Jazz Fest – carried 4-1
• Adopt Myrtle Grove Redevelopment Plan – carried unanimously
• Adopt Ordinance establishing Myrtle Grove Redevelopment Trust Fund – carried unanimously
• Approve 3% employee pay increase effective Sep 27 2025 – carried unanimously
• Approve $1,402,500 purchase order for Regional Medical Examiner Facility – carried unanimously

Board of Adjustment

The Board of Adjustment will review two pending applications. One seeks permission for on‑premise alcohol consumption at 1420 W Nine Mile Rd., located within 1,000 feet of a childcare facility. The other requests approval for animal kennels at 380 W Herman St. in the Heavy Commercial Light Industrial zoning district.

• Case CU-2025-10: Request to allow on‑premise alcohol within 1,000 ft of a childcare facility at 1420 W Nine Mile Rd.
• Case CU-2025-11: Request to permit animal kennels in the Heavy Commercial Light Industrial (HC/LI) zoning district at 380 W Herman St.

The Board unanimously accepted the September 17, 2025 meeting packet, waived the legal advertisement reading, and approved the August 20, 2025 meeting minutes. It granted a conditional-use permit for 1420 W Nine Mile Rd to allow on‑premise alcohol consumption with amended operating hours. It also accepted the site plan and granted a conditional-use permit for 380 W Herman St to allow animal kennels in the HC/LI zoning district.

• Accepted September 17, 2025 BOA meeting packet (5-0)
• Waived reading of legal advertisement (5-0)
• Approved August 20, 2025 BOA meeting minutes (5-0)
• Granted conditional-use for 1420 W Nine Mile Rd – on‑premise alcohol with revised hours (5-0)
• Accepted site plan for 380 W Herman St into packet (5-0)
• Granted conditional-use for 380 W Herman St – animal kennels in HC/LI district (5-0)

Development Review Committee

The Escambia County Development Review Committee will review final and initial applications for various construction and subdivision projects. Staff will also conduct pre-application meetings for specific developments.

• Final DRC Applications: Murphy Pensacola at 2801 W. Fairfield
• Pre-Application Meetings: Klondike Apartments, Family Facilities LP, Chapel Development, Casa Maria Subdivision
• Initial DRC Applications: Grow Drive Metal Building, Angelo Office/Warehouse Units
• Initial Review Comments available Thursday for Initial Review projects

Electrical Examiner

The Board of Electrical Examiners will meet to conduct regular business and review a contractor application. The meeting includes a presentation on the Sunshine Law by Assistant County Attorney Christi Hankins.

• Application for Examination for Master Electrician: Andrew Foltz
• Sunshine Law Presentation by Assistant County Attorney Christi Hankins
• Approval of August 19, 2025 meeting minutes

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 or discussion.

The Board called the Gary Sansing Public Forum to order at 9:15 a.m. and heard comments from ten members of the public. The forum was adjourned at 9:41 a.m. No substantive decisions were made during this meeting.

Board of County Commissioners

The Escambia County Board of County Commissioners will adopt proclamations recognizing September as Suicide Prevention Month and Diaper Need Awareness Week, and will ratify a retirement proclamation for Rich Stone. The Board will waive reading the legal advertisements and accept proof of publication for upcoming public hearings. Public hearings will be held on two Federal Transit Administration grant applications: one for $5,997,438 covering capital and operating expenses, and another for $40.3 million for hybrid and electric bus purchases and related facilities. The Board will also consider an ordinance to create a Joint Lift Station Improvement Municipal Services Benefit Unit for Huntington Creek and Twin Spires Plantation.

• Adopt proclamations for Suicide Prevention Month, Diaper Need Awareness Week, and retirement of Rich Stone
• Waive reading of legal advertisements and accept proof of publication
• Public hearing on $5,997,438 FTA Section 5307 grant for mass transit capital and operating costs
• Public hearing on $40.3 million FTA Section 5339(b) and (c) grants for hybrid/electric buses and facilities
• Adopt ordinance creating Huntington Creek and Twin Spires Plantation Joint Lift Station Improvement MSBU

Opioid Abatement Board

The Opioid Abatement Funding Advisory Board will approve minutes from its July 14 meeting, hear a Sunshine Law presentation, and review the opioid budget, including an expected Mackenzie Settlement payment. It will receive reports on six awardees receiving a total of $2,221,219 in funding for opioid‑related services and recovery housing. The board will also update the FY25‑26 Notice of Funding Availability timeline and set the date for its next meeting.

• Approve prior Opioid Abatement minutes from July 14, 2025
• Sunshine Law presentation by Christi Hankins, Assistant County Attorney
• Opioid Budget Review – anticipate Mackenzie Settlement payment by end of September
• Report funding awards: $500,000 to Escambia County EMS CORE; $775,000 to Ministry Village at Olive; $338,878 to Waterfront Mission; $258,264 to Lakeview Center CAT; $349,077 to Lakeview Center OPUS; $500,000 to Community Health Northwest Florida
• FY25‑26 Notice of Funding Availability update and schedule for application scoring and announcement

The Opioid Abatement Funding Advisory Board approved three motions: the March 31, 2025 meeting minutes, a change to the Lakeview Center CAT scope of work from an RN to a non‑RN case manager, and the EMS CORE stipend as proposed. Each motion passed unanimously with a 4‑0 vote. The board also noted a current funding balance of $1,670,054.89 for opioid abatement awards.

• Approved March 31, 2025 meeting minutes (4‑0)
• Approved change to Lakeview Center CAT scope from RN to non‑RN Case Manager (4‑0)
• Approved EMS CORE stipend as proposed (4‑0)

Value Adjustment Board

The Value Adjustment Board will present informational updates on recent changes to its hearing procedures, as well as on Florida's Public Records Law (Chapter 119) and Voting Conflict Law (Chapter 112). It will also consider approving the minutes from its August 13, 2025 meeting. No other decisions are listed on the agenda.

• Overview of updated Value Adjustment Board hearing procedures (effective Sept 1 2025)
• Information on Florida Public Records Law, Chapter 119, Florida Statutes
• Information on Florida Voting Conflict Law, Chapter 112, Florida Statutes
• Approval of minutes from the August 13 2025 Value Adjustment Board meeting

Development Review Committee

The Development Review Committee will review pre-application meetings for a subdivision and a Perdido Key residence. Staff will also conduct internal reviews for several commercial and residential projects without a public hearing.

• Pre-application meeting for Eight Mile Creek Road Subdivision (20 lots)
• Pre-application meeting for Perdido Key Residences (16280 Perdido Key Drive)
• Internal review for Asia Oriental Market at 3705 Mobile Hwy
• Internal review for D-Bat at 6570 Mobile Hwy
• Internal review for Heron's Landing Townhomes Phase 1 at 899 Dog Track Rd

Planning Board

The Escambia County Planning Board will hold public hearings to consider two ordinance amendments. One amendment would designate the Director of Development Services as the authority for plat and replat approvals under the Land Development Code. The second amendment would extend the Comprehensive Plan planning horizon to 2040 and add policies on sanitary sewer service and capital improvement projects. The board will also approve the minutes from the August 5, 2025 meeting.

• Public hearing on ordinance to amend LDC Chapter 2, Article 5, Section 2-5.7 for plat approvals
• Public hearing on ordinance to amend the Comprehensive Plan to extend the planning horizon to 2040 and add sewer and capital improvement policies
• Approval of minutes from the August 5, 2025 Planning Board meeting

The Planning Board waived the reading of the legal advertisement and approved the August 5, 2025 meeting minutes. It also accepted the meeting packet. The Board unanimously recommended two ordinances to the Board of County Commissioners: one to designate the Director of Development Services as the administrative authority for plat and replat approvals, and another to amend the Comprehensive Plan by extending the planning horizon to 2040 and adding new infrastructure and capital‑improvement policies.

• Waived reading of legal advertisement (5-0)
• Approved August 5, 2025 meeting minutes (5-0)
• Accepted meeting packet (6-0)
• Recommended to BCC approval of LDC amendment designating Director of Development Services for plat/replat approvals (7-0)
• Recommended to BCC approval of Comprehensive Plan amendment extending planning horizon to 2040 with new policies (7-0)

Tourist Development Council

The Tourist Development Council will discuss a request for $500,000 from Foiling Events US, Inc. The meeting also includes routine items such as call to order, notice, roll call, and a brief public forum. No other decisions are listed on the agenda.

• Foiling Events US, Inc. request for $500,000

Budget Workshops

The Board of County Commissioners is meeting to consider a tentative budget of $824,440,150 and associated millage rates. The body will also discuss non-ad valorem special assessments and the employee pay scale for the upcoming fiscal year.

• Tentative Budget Resolution of $824,440,150 for Fiscal Year 2025/2026
• Tentative millage rates: 6.6165 (County-wide), .3590 (Library MSTU), and .6850 (Sheriff’s Law Enforcement MSTU)
• Adoption of the Fiscal Year 2025/2026 Non-Ad Valorem Special Assessments Roll
• Proposed revision to the Cost of Service and Units of Assessment for Fire MSBU with no change in assessment rates
• Adoption of the Fiscal Year 2025/2026 BCC Employee Pay Scale

The Escambia County Board of Commissioners unanimously adopted the tentative millage rates and the tentative budget of $824,440,150 for fiscal year 2025/2026. They also adopted the non‑ad valorem special assessments roll and the BOCC employee pay scale for the same fiscal year. The board set the second public hearing for the final budget on September 23, 2025. All motions were carried unanimously.

• Adopted Tentative Millage Resolution (6.6165 county, .3590 library, .6850 sheriff) – unanimous
• Adopted Tentative Budget Resolution of $824,440,150 – unanimous
• Adopted resolution to amend R2003-71 (cost of service) – unanimous
• Adopted Fiscal Year 2025/2026 Non‑Ad Valorem Special Assessments Roll – unanimous
• Adopted Fiscal Year 2025/2026 BOCC Employee Pay Scale – unanimous
• Announced second public hearing for final budget on September 23, 2025 – unanimous
• Adopted agenda for the meeting – unanimous

Marine Advisory Committee

The Marine Advisory Committee will meet to review the Area Search and Rescue Summary and the Vessel Accountability Act. The body will specifically discuss the duration and necessity of anchoring permits.

• Area Search and Rescue Summary (SAR)
• Vessel Accountability Act
• Anchoring Permit duration and necessity needs

Community Redevelopment Agency

The Escambia County Community Redevelopment Agency is meeting to review funding and lien agreements for residential home improvements and roof replacements. The board will also consider the cancellation of a specific residential rehab grant lien.

• Residential Improvement Grant for 1306 Mazurek Boulevard: $9,250
• Residential Improvement Grant for 415 South Second Street: $10,000
• Residential Improvement Grant for 201 Bryant Road: $7,456
• Residential Roof Program grant for 507 Bayliss Court: $17,160
• Residential Roof Program grant for 1261 Albuquerque Circle: $14,000

Committee of the Whole Workshop

The Board of County Commissioners will hold a workshop to discuss the Escambia County Animal Welfare and Adoption Center. The meeting includes a presentation by Animal Welfare Department Director John Robinson.

• Discussion concerning the Escambia County Animal Welfare and Adoption Center

The Board reviewed a presentation on a proposed new Animal Welfare and Adoption Center, covering design features, parking, program benefits, and cost estimates. Commissioners asked for clarification on kennel numbers, funding sources, and the shelter’s “no‑kill” status. No formal actions, approvals, or votes were recorded; the discussion was informational only.

Board of County Commissioners

The meeting will address procedural matters for the Gary Sansing Public Forum, including call‑to‑order rules, speaker time limits, and accessibility contacts. No policy decisions, contracts, or ordinances are on the agenda.

Commissioner Michael S. Kohler called the Gary Sansing Public Forum to order at 4:31 p.m. The board heard comments from a list of community members. The forum was adjourned at 5:24 p.m. with no substantive decisions made.

Board of County Commissioners

The Board will consider and adopt ordinances amending the Official Zoning Map to incorporate Rezoning Case Z‑2025‑05 (220 E Nine Mile Road) and Rezoning Case Z‑2025‑06 (1980 W Ten Mile Road). It will also review a lien‑relief request for the property at 603 Edison Drive and adopt several proclamations honoring local individuals and events. Additional actions include accepting June and July 2025 investment portfolio reports and canceling the public hearing on the Myrtle Grove Redevelopment Plan.

• Adopt Ordinance amending Official Zoning Map for Rezoning Case Z‑2025‑05 (220 E Nine Mile Rd) – change to Commercial district
• Adopt Ordinance amending Official Zoning Map for Rezoning Case Z‑2025‑06 (1980 W Ten Mile Rd) – change to Commercial district
• Review and deny Environmental Code Enforcement lien‑relief request for 603 Edison Drive
• Adopt and ratify seven proclamations (Employee of the Month, Childhood Cancer Awareness Month, Forensic Science Week, EMS CORE team, etc.)
• Cancel public hearing to review and adopt the Myrtle Grove Redevelopment Plan

The Board adopted the meeting agenda and waived a $6,650.08 lien interest. It approved the amendment to the Warrington Area Redevelopment Plan and adopted ordinances to rezone 220 E Nine Mile Road and 1980 W Ten Mile Road to commercial districts. The scheduled public hearing for the Myrtle Grove Redevelopment Plan was cancelled.

• Adopted agenda (unanimous)
• Waived $6,650.08 lien interest (unanimous)
• Approved amendment to Warrington Area Redevelopment Plan (unanimous)
• Approved rezoning of 220 E Nine Mile Road to Commercial (unanimous)
• Adopted Ordinance 2025-34 to amend zoning map for Z-2025-05 (unanimous)
• Approved rezoning of 1980 W Ten Mile Road to Commercial (unanimous)
• Adopted Ordinance 2025-35 to amend zoning map for Z-2025-06 (unanimous)
• Cancelled Myrtle Grove Redevelopment Plan public hearing (unanimous)

Contractor Competency

The Escambia County Contractor Competency Board met on September 3, 2025 to consider several contractor applications. The agenda includes applications for examination as a building contractor, general contractor, and master plumber, as well as reciprocity requests for roofing, residential, and marine contractors, and a reinstatement request. The board will discuss each applicant before making any decisions.

• BOBBY BROCK III – Application for Examination – Building Contractor
• MARCOS ANTONIO NUNEZ MARTINEZ – Application for Examination – General Contractor
• VONCHE HALE – Application for Examination – Master Plumber w/ Gas
• STEPHEN ANDREWS – Application for Reciprocity – Roofing Unlimited
• JAMES FREEMAN – Request for Reinstatement of Permitting Privileges

Public Safety Coordinating Council

The Public Safety Coordinating Council adopted its agenda, approved the March 5 minutes, and heard a presentation on re‑establishing a contract with the U.S. Marshals Service to house federal inmates at the Escambia County Jail. The council voted unanimously to direct county staff to investigate how the county could work with the USMS on such an agreement. The meeting also included a corrections population update and an open‑forum discussion of jail‑related complaints and mail‑policy concerns.

• Motion (unanimously passed) directing County staff to investigate a USMS contract for housing federal inmates
• Presentation on benefits and costs of a USMS contract (e.g., Santa Rosa County receives $95 per inmate per day; Escambia County cost is slightly over $100 per day)
• Corrections population update: 1,531 inmates, 1,661 community corrections, 9 juveniles (8 males, 1 female) with murder charges, 28 awaiting beds at Florida State Hospital
• Open forum: discussion of a defense‑bar order to show cause regarding the jail and a letter from an inmate prompting review of outgoing mail policy
• Adoption of agenda and approval of March 5, 2025 meeting minutes

Development Review Committee

The Development Review Committee will vote on the final DRC application for the Hope Drive Apartments at 1249 W Hope Drive. The committee will hold pre‑application meetings for several projects, including Erress Blvd Apartments, Pine Forest Commercial Center, Jett's Pizza, Brookchase Lot Split, and Pensacola Hockey Rink. Staff will conduct internal reviews of the SEFL Pensacola Palafox Connection projects, which are not open to the public. Additional discussion items include how to request project documents.

• Final DRC application – Hope Drive Apartments, 1249 W Hope Drive
• Pre‑application meeting – Erress Blvd Apartments, 3888 Erress Blvd (1:00 PM)
• Pre‑application meeting – Pine Forest Commercial Center, 6983 Pine Forest Road (1:20 PM)
• Pre‑application meeting – Jett's Pizza, 789 N. Navy Boulevard (1:45 PM)
• Pre‑application meeting – Brookchase Lot Split, 3567 Fallschase Blvd (2:00 PM)

Development Review Committee

The committee will review final applications for a school and a subdivision. The meeting includes pre-application discussions for a loading dock, overflow parking, a plaza, and multifamily housing.

• Final application for Walnut Hill School at 5000 Sandy Hollow Road
• Final application for Blue Ridge Oaks Subdivision (23 lots) at 2700 Blk Stratford Road
• Pre-application for AARNA Distribution loading dock at 6645 N Davis Hwy
• Pre-application for Warrington Temporary Overflow Parking at 198 N Old Corry Field Rd
• Pre-application for Guidy Lane Multifamily at 9900 Guidy Lane

Board of Adjustment

The Board of Adjustment will consider two development applications. The first, Case CU-2025-08, seeks permission to locate restaurants and a bar in the Commercial zoning district at 10121 Sinton Drive, requested by Coastal Estates Holdings, LLC. The second, Case CU-2025-09, requests approval for an accessory dwelling on a sub‑acre lot at 1805 Sandra Drive by owners Jenai Abigail Newkirk and Kate Elizabeth Newkirk.

• Case CU-2025-08 – request to permit restaurants and a bar in Commercial zone at 10121 Sinton Dr (Coastal Estates Holdings, LLC)
• Case CU-2025-09 – request to permit accessory dwelling on less‑than‑one‑acre lot at 1805 Sandra Dr (Jenai Abigail Newkirk & Kate Elizabeth Newkirk)
• Approval of meeting minutes from the July 16, 2025 Board of Adjustment meeting

The Board of Adjustment unanimously accepted the meeting package, waived the legal advertisement, and approved the July 16, 2025 minutes. It denied a motion to continue case CU‑2025‑08, then recognized intervenors and approved a conditional use allowing a bar at 10121 Sinton Dr. with operating hours of 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. The board also heard case CU‑2025‑09 first and approved an accessory dwelling on 1805 Sandra Dr.

• Accepted August 20, 2025 BOA meeting packet (4-0)
• Waived reading of legal advertisement (4-0)
• Approved July 16, 2025 meeting minutes (4-0)
• Denied motion to continue case CU-2025-08 (3-1)
• Granted intervenors standing in case CU-2025-08 (4-0)
• Approved conditional use for 10121 Sinton Dr., bar allowed 7 a.m.–8 p.m. (4-0)
• Heard case CU-2025-09 before CU-2025-08 (4-0)
• Approved conditional use for accessory dwelling at 1805 Sandra Dr. (4-0)

Development Review Committee

The committee is reviewing final applications for two commercial projects and holding pre-application meetings for several expansions and subdivisions. Some items are for internal staff review only and do not include a public meeting.

• Final application: Costco, 225 E Nine Mile Rd
• Final application: Culver's, 8880 Boesch Lane
• Pre-application: Audi Pensacola-Expansion, 6303 Pensacola Blvd
• Pre-application: Liberty Springs SD, 1250 Water Oaks Trail (96 or 109 Lots)
• Pre-application: Scenic Hills SD, 8891 Burning Tree Road (29 Lots)

Disability Awareness Committee

The Escambia County Disability Awareness Committee will start reviewing its 2025 Annual Report. The meeting includes a public forum and statements from the Department of Blind Services and guest speakers. Old business notes a recent fundraiser, and new business will cover upcoming events and future guest speakers.

• Begin discussion of the 2025 Annual Report
• Public forum for community input
• Statement from Deborah Carty, Department of Blind Services
• Guest speakers: Eddie Smet (Five Flags Sertoma) and Jacquita L. Stokes (ADA Mobility Coordinator, Escambia County Area Transit)
• Announcements of Five Flags Sertoma Club of Pensacola Bingo Bash fundraiser (July 31, 2025)

The Disability Awareness Committee adopted the meeting agenda and approved the April 16 meeting minutes, both by unanimous vote. The meeting was then adjourned unanimously. No other formal actions were taken.

• Adopt agenda (unanimously)
• Approve April 16 meeting minutes (unanimously)
• Adjourn meeting (unanimously)

Electrical Examiner

The Escambia County Board of Electrical Examiners will review three contractor applications for Master Electrician and Journeyman licenses. It will also discuss proposed reciprocity standards and procedures for licensing. No other decisions are listed on the agenda.

• Review application of Shahar David – Master Electrician
• Review application of Robin Hughes – Master Electrician
• Review application of David McCormack – Journeyman Electrician
• Discuss reciprocity standards and procedures for electrical licensing
• Approve BOEE minutes from May 20, 2025

Tourist Development Council

The Escambia County Tourist Development Council is meeting to review funding requests from four local events and organizations. The body will also review minutes from June 17, 2025, and receive a status update on available funds.

• Pensacola Mardi Gras funding request: $250,000
• Gulf Coast Jazz Fest funding request: $250,000
• Pensacola Sports SBC Football and Basketball funding request: $208,000
• Pensacon funding request: $180,000

The Tourist Development Council approved the FY25/26 TDT annual budget with a unanimous 9‑0 vote. It also approved rolling over the remaining 2024 appropriations into 2025 for Visit Pensacola and ACE, also by a 9‑0 vote. The council approved the April 15 and May 20 meeting minutes unanimously. Members decided not to revisit the status of funds again in this meeting.

• Approved April 15 and May 20 meeting minutes (9-0)
• Approved FY25/26 TDT annual budget (9-0)
• Approved rollover of remaining 2024 appropriations into 2025 for Visit Pensacola and ACE (9-0)
• Decided not to hear status of funds again in this meeting

Development Review Committee

The committee will review final applications for office space, school facilities, and residential subdivisions. The meeting also includes pre-application discussions for medical offices and retail spaces.

• Final application for Pete Gaddy Office Space & Temporary Storage at 1232 N. Pace Blvd
• Final application for Escambia High School Auditorium at 1310 N. 65th Avenue
• Final application for Twin Hollows on Lillian Highway (61 Lots)
• Pre-application for Ransley Station Baptist Medical Office Building at 8863 Boesch Lane
• Pre-application for Wrap N' Wingz at 810 Beverly Pkwy

Value Adjustment Board

The Escambia County Value Adjustment Board will vote on a resolution establishing a $50 filing fee per parcel for petitions. It will also choose between two applicants for private counsel for the 2025 tax year. Additional items include selecting an attorney special magistrate, an appraiser special magistrate, and scheduling hearing dates for later in 2025.

• Select private counsel: Suzanne Whibbs ($250/hr, 4 hrs per hearing) or Jacquin P. Gilchrist ($375/hr, 30 hrs per month)
• Select attorney special magistrate: Joseph Haynes Davis ($200/hr, 2 hrs) or Jacquin P. Gilchrist ($375/hr, 30 hrs per month)
• Select appraiser special magistrate: three applicants (Steven L. Marshall, John A. Robinson, William Barry Kelley) with rates $250/hr or $150/hr
• Adopt Filing Fee Resolution R2025-1 setting a $50 fee per parcel for petitions
• Approve VAB hearing dates: Oct 28‑29, Nov 19, and Dec 16, 2025

Marine Advisory Committee

The Marine Advisory Committee will review a proposal to release 15,000 hatchery-raised red drum fingerlings into the Pensacola Bay Estuary. The body will also discuss the reefing location for the SS United States and the Blue Angel's Airshow weekend.

• Proposal by Coastal Conservation Association to release 15,000 red drum fingerlings at a cost of $25,000
• Information regarding the reefing location for the SS United States
• Summary of the Blue Angel's Airshow weekend
• Area Search and Rescue (SAR) summary
• Update on the Pensacola and Perdido Bay Estuary Program Community Grant application

Community Redevelopment Agency

The Escambia County Community Redevelopment Agency is meeting to approve funding and lien agreements for various residential improvement and roof programs. The board will also consider the cancellation of liens for homeowners who have met program compliance.

• Residential Improvement Grant funding for 10 properties, including $10,000 for 325 Bryant Road and $10,000 for 1167 Old Nursery Way
• Residential Roof Program funding for 505 Chaseville Street ($17,497), 7828 Whitmire Drive ($13,638), and 123 Park Drive ($11,800)
• Cancellation of Residential Rehab Grant Program liens for properties at 7788 Lawton Street, 103 NW Gilliland Road, 1210 Dexter Avenue, and 8531 Pond Avenue
• Correction of grant agreements for properties at 1231 Santa Fe Circle and 7828 Sabra Drive

Committee of the Whole Workshop

The Committee of the Whole will hold a discussion concerning Northwest Florida Community Land Trust, LLC, presented by Commissioner Steve Stroberger of District 1. No specific actions or decisions are noted in the agenda item.

• Discussion concerning Northwest Florida Community Land Trust, LLC – presented by Commissioner Steve Stroberger (District 1)

The August 7, 2025 Committee of the Whole Workshop was convened at 9:15 a.m. and adjourned at 9:59 a.m. Commissioners and staff heard a presentation by Sam Young of Pensacola Habitat for Humanity on the Community Land Trust program and its role in affordable housing. Commissioners asked questions about septic versus sewer systems, land assistance, and the desire for a heat map of building locations. No formal actions, approvals, or votes were recorded during the meeting.

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.

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

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will hold public hearings regarding a development agreement and plan for Skyline Subdivision. The body will also review rezoning and future land use map amendments for properties on Bellview Road, Mobile Highway, and Giese Lane.

• Public hearing for Skyline Subdivision development agreement and Planned Unit Development plan
• Rezoning Case Z-2025-04: 19.58 acres on Bellview Road from Low Density Residential to Medium Density Residential
• Future Land Use Map amendment for 2.53 acres on Mobile Highway from Commercial to Mixed-Use Suburban
• Future Land Use Map amendment for 1.06 acres on Giese Lane from Commercial to Mixed-Use Urban
• Review of environmental code enforcement lien relief for 2009 Blakely Avenue, 5628 Turkey Road, and 4614 West Gregory Street

The Board unanimously adopted a series of proclamations recognizing an employee of the month, the 35th anniversary of the ADA, and several long‑time county retirees. It also approved collection of $2,350 in fines and court costs for 2009 Blakely Avenue and $20,137.12 for abatement and court costs at 5628 Turkey Road. The Board waived reading legal advertisements and accepted the Tourist Development Tax collection data and other financial reports. Finally, the Board moved to drop Growth Management Report public‑hearing items 1‑4 from the agenda.

• Adopted employee‑of‑the‑month proclamation (unanimous)
• Adopted ADA 35th anniversary proclamation (unanimous)
• Adopted retirement proclamations for multiple county employees (unanimous)
• Approved collection of $2,350 fines/court costs for 2009 Blakely Ave (unanimous)
• Approved collection of $20,137.12 abatement/court costs for Turkey Road properties (unanimous)
• Waived reading of legal advertisements and accepted affidavits for public hearings (unanimous)
• Accepted Tourist Development Tax June 2025 data and related financial statements (unanimous)
• Moved to drop Growth Management Report public‑hearing items 1‑4 (unanimous)

Contractor Competency

The Escambia County Contractor Competency Board will review three contractor applications for examination and reciprocity. It will conduct probable cause hearings for two contractor complaints, one involving Shooting Stars Construction and a homeowner at 1819 N A St., Pensacola, and another involving Jeff Myers Construction. The board will also discuss standards for reciprocity. Routine items such as approval of July 2, 2025 minutes are included.

• Approve CCB minutes from July 2, 2025
• Review contractor applications: Nathaniel Rugullies (doors, windows, siding), Michael Kenady (master plumber with gas), Bobby W. Brock III (reciprocity, general contractor)
• Probable cause hearing for Christopher W. Brown, dba Shooting Stars Construction, complaint by homeowner at 1819 N A St., Pensacola
• Probable cause hearing for Jeffrey W. Myers, dba Jeff Myers Construction, complaint by Escambia County Contractor Competency Board
• Discussion of requirements for reciprocity standards

Development Review Committee

The committee will review final development applications for various commercial and residential projects. The meeting also includes pre-application discussions for two new projects. One initial application for Walnut Hill School is listed for internal staff review only.

• Final applications for multiple lots at 7100 Plantation Rd
• Final application for First Watch-Ransley Station at 8860 Boesch Lane
• Final application for 7 Brew Pensacola at 300 E. 9 Mile Rd
• Final application for Catholic High School Athletic Fields at 3200 W. Avery Street
• Pre-application meeting for Archer Rd SD at 734 Archer Rd (15 Lots)

Planning Board

The Escambia County Planning Board will hold public hearings on two rezoning applications. Case Z-2025-05 involves a 14.31‑acre site at 220 E Nine Mile Road, currently zoned Commercial, HDMU, and HC/LI, proposed to remain Commercial. Case Z-2025-06 concerns a 6.89‑acre site at 1980 W Ten Mile Road, currently zoned Low Density Mixed‑Use and Medium Density Residential, proposed to be rezoned Commercial. The board will also approve minutes from the July 1 meeting.

• Rezoning of 14.31‑acre property at 220 E Nine Mile Road (Case Z-2025-05) to Commercial district
• Rezoning of 6.89‑acre property at 1980 W Ten Mile Road (Case Z-2025-06) to Commercial district

The Planning Board waived the legal advertisement reading, approved the July 1 minutes, and accepted the meeting packet, each by a 6‑0 vote. It then voted 6‑0 to recommend approval of rezoning Case Z‑2025‑05 and Case Z‑2025‑06 to the Board of County Commissioners. All motions were carried unanimously.

• Waived legal advertisement reading (6-0)
• Approved July 1, 2025 meeting minutes (6-0)
• Accepted meeting packet (6-0)
• Recommended approval of rezoning Case Z-2025-05 to BCC (6-0)
• Recommended approval of rezoning Case Z-2025-06 to BCC (6-0)

Planning Board

The Escambia County Planning Board will meet to review the Myrtle Grove Redevelopment Plan. The board will consider recommending the plan to the Board of County Commissioners for adoption.

• Public hearing to review and consider conformance of the Myrtle Grove Redevelopment Plan

The Planning Board voted 5‑1 to recommend adoption of the Myrtle Grove Redevelopment Plan and to send it to the Board of County Commissioners for consideration, including a discussion of increasing the TIF. The Board also unanimously waived the legal advertisement reading, approved the July 1, 2025 meeting minutes, and accepted the meeting packet. The meeting adjourned at 10:16 a.m.

• Waived reading of legal advertisement (6‑0)
• Approved July 1, 2025 meeting minutes (6‑0)
• Accepted meeting packet (6‑0)
• Recommended Myrtle Grove Redevelopment Plan to BCC (5‑1)

Development Review Committee

The Development Review Committee will consider final applications for three projects: Borrow Pit at 4000 Rocky Branch Road, Coweta Road Homes at 1999 Highway 95A N, and Cypress Hollow at 1490 Lansing Drive. The committee will also hold pre‑application meetings for 7Brew at 9391 University Pkwy, Gulf Winds Credit Union at 220 E. Nine Mile Rd, and Shelley Park Plaza at 2210 E Olive Rd. Staff will conduct internal reviews of four initial applications, which are not open to the public. Additional discussion will address how to request project documents.

• Final DRC: Borrow Pit, 4000 Rocky Branch Road (District 5)
• Final DRC: Coweta Road Homes, 1999 Highway 95A N (District 5)
• Final DRC: Cypress Hollow, 1490 Lansing Drive (District 4)
• Pre‑Application meeting for 7Brew, 9391 University Pkwy (District 4, 1:00 PM)
• Pre‑Application meeting for Gulf Winds Credit Union, 220 E. Nine Mile Rd (District 5, 1:30 PM)

Development Review Committee

The Development Review Committee will consider final applications for multiple projects, including a mobile highway service station, Isabella Subdivision lots, a McDonald’s demolition and new build, and other residential and commercial proposals. The committee will also hold a pre‑application meeting for a coastal trailer‑parking project at 7020 Pine Forest Rd. Staff will conduct internal reviews of initial applications for additional subdivisions, a warehouse, and other sites, which will not be discussed publicly.

• D2 SP 24083206PSP QSR Mobile Hwy, 4735 Mobile Hwy – final application
• D1 PP 23062506PSD-PP Isabella Subdivision, 13500 Blk Johnson Beach Rd – 40 lots, final application
• D2 SP 25031049PSP McDonald's Demo & New Build, 10291 Sorrento Road – final application
• D2 SP 25062119PSP Our Lady Queen of Martyrs – New Sanctuary, 3292 Barrancas Avenue* – final application in Community Redevelopment Area
• Pre‑Application meeting for Coastal Trailer‑Parking, 7020 Pine Forest Rd (D1 PAS) at 1:00 PM

Marine Advisory Committee

The Escambia County Marine Advisory Committee will meet to discuss two items. First, the nonprofit Coastal Conservation Association proposes releasing 15,000 hatchery‑raised fingerling red drum in the Pensacola Bay estuary for $25,000. Second, the committee will consider a letter of support for the county’s application to the Pensacola and Perdido Bay Estuary Program Community Grant. The meeting also includes a public forum before adjourning.

• Offer by Coastal Conservation Association to release 15,000 red drum fingerlings for $25,000
• Consideration of a letter of support for the Pensacola and Perdido Bay Estuary Program Community Grant application
• Public forum for community comments

Board of Adjustment

The Board of Adjustment will review Case CU-2025-07, a request by Tisdale Enterprises to permit a retail store between 6,000 and 35,000 square feet in the HDMU zone at 40, 24, 50, and 58 Mason Lane. The meeting also includes routine agenda items such as swearing‑in staff, acceptance of the meeting package, and approval of minutes from the May 21, 2025 meeting.

• Case CU-2025-07: rezoning request for a retail store (6,000‑35,000 sq ft) in HDMU zoning at 40, 24, 50, and 58 Mason Ln, requested by Tisdale Enterprises, LLC
• Swearing in of staff and acceptance of staff as expert witness
• Acceptance of the BOA meeting package with Development Services staff findings‑of‑fact into evidence
• Proof of publication and waiver of legal advertisement reading
• Approval of meeting minutes from May 21, 2025

The Board of Adjustment unanimously accepted the meeting packet and waived the legal advertisement reading. It also approved the May 21, 2025 meeting minutes. Finally, the Board unanimously granted a conditional use allowing a retail store of 6,001‑35,000 sq ft at 40, 24, 50 and 58 Mason Lane.

• Accepted July 16, 2025 BOA meeting packet (4‑0)
• Waived reading of the legal advertisement (4‑0)
• Approved May 21, 2025 BOA meeting minutes (4‑0)
• Granted conditional use for retail store at Mason Lane addresses (4‑0)

Development Review Committee

The committee is reviewing final applications for two site plans. It will also hold pre-application meetings for projects on Saufley Field Rd and Born Dr.

• Final application: Olive Ministry Village Building, 1718 E Olive Road
• Final application: Pelican's Perch Marina Office & Lounge, 40 Audusson Ave
• Pre-application: Saufley Field Multi-Family, 4601 Saufley Field Rd
• Pre-application: Born Dr MSD, 0 Born Dr

Opioid Abatement Board

The board is reviewing reports from funding awardees and the current opioid budget. Members will review and approve a revised scope of work for Lakeview Center CAT and a proposed EMS CORE stipend. The meeting also covers the timeline for the FY25-26 Notice of Funding Availability.

• Ministry Village at Olive NOFA Application: $775,000 for women’s recovery housing
• Community Health Northwest Florida NOFA Application: $500,000 to expand CORE program
• Lakeview Center OPUS NOFA Application: $349,077 for adult addiction services
• Waterfront Mission NOFA Application: $338,878 for men’s recovery housing
• Lakeview Center CAT NOFA Application: $258,264 for adolescent substance abuse services

The Opioid Abatement Funding Advisory Board unanimously approved the FY25‑26 Notice of Funding Availability timeline. The board also approved the revised scope of work for Waterfront Mission, changing from new construction to purchasing and renovating an existing property. Additionally, the January 6, 2025 meeting minutes were approved. All three motions passed with a 5‑0 vote.

• Approved FY25‑26 Notice of Funding Availability Timeline (5‑0)
• Approved revised Waterfront Mission scope work (5‑0)
• Approved January 6, 2025 meeting minutes (5‑0)

Marine Advisory Committee

The Escambia County Marine Advisory Committee regular meeting will consider approval of minutes from prior meetings and a Sunshine Law briefing. The Board will vote to ratify all actions taken by the Committee at its April 14, May 12, and June 9, 2025 meetings, despite some members not being formally confirmed at the time. The agenda also includes old business, member and public forums, and adjournment.

• Approval of May 12, 2025 minutes (deferred from June)
• Approval of June 9, 2025 minutes
• Escambia County Attorney Sunshine Law briefing
• Ratification of Marine Advisory Committee actions from April–June 2025 meetings
• Public Forum

General

The Escambia County Board of County Commissioners and the Pensacola City Council will meet jointly on July 10, 2025. They will consider establishing an Escambia County Bay Center and Environs Advisory Committee. The meeting will also include a discussion of Pensacola Bay Center operations and a district visioning proposal presented by Smith Gee Studio.

• Establishment of an Escambia County Bay Center and Environs Advisory Committee
• Discussion of Pensacola Bay Center operations
• District Visioning Proposal by Smith Gee Studio

The joint meeting decided to postpone creating an Escambia County Bay Center and Environs Advisory Committee until further studies are completed. The governing bodies also reached consensus that the Pensacola Bay Center building must be renovated. No formal votes were recorded for these actions.

• Postponed establishment of Escambia County Bay Center and Environs Advisory Committee (no vote)
• Consensus reached to renovate the Pensacola Bay Center (no vote)

General

The Gary Sansing Public Forum meeting on July 10, 2025 will address procedural rules for conduct, speaker sign‑up procedures, and assistance for accessing the agenda. No specific policy decisions, contracts, or ordinances are on the agenda.

• Call to Order – cell phones to vibrate or silence; conduct rules for the forum
• Speakers – sign‑up required, each limited to three minutes unless the Chairman decides otherwise
• ADA accessibility – contact ADA Coordinator at [email protected] or 850‑595‑1637 for agenda access help

The Board of County Commissioners convened the Gary Sansing Public Forum on July 10, 2025 at the Ernie Lee Magaha Government Building. The meeting consisted of a call to order, a series of public comments, and adjournment. No formal actions, approvals, or votes were recorded.

Community Redevelopment Agency

The Escambia County Community Redevelopment Agency is reviewing funding and lien agreements for several residential improvement grants. The board will also consider canceling a grant lien for a property that met compliance and rescinding two previous grant agreements.

• Residential Improvement Grant for 217 Northwest Syrcle Drive: $10,000 for HVAC
• Residential Improvement Grant for 25 Audusson Ave: $7,855 for plumbing, doors, and paint
• Residential Improvement Grant for 511 South Second Street: $6,275 for exterior paint
• Cancellation of Residential Rehab Grant Program Lien for 5203 Clifton Avenue ($3,782)
• Rescission of grant agreements for 602 McCarroll Road and 111 NW Gilliland Road

Board of County Commissioners

The Escambia County Board of County Commissioners will consider several public‑hearing items, including changes to fire protection assessment rates, a rezoning from medium to high density at 7245 Bruner Street, and adoption of various ordinances. The board will vote on increasing the Fire Protection Municipal Services Benefit Unit assessment for residential, commercial, and unimproved properties, with specific dollar increases listed. Additional items include a name change in the county code, an exemption request from the Escambia Children’s Trust, and adoption of the 2024‑2028 capital‑improvements schedule.

• Increase residential fire MSBU assessment by $101.45 per unit (from $125.33 to $226.78) effective Oct 1 2025
• Increase commercial fire MSBU assessment by $0.0459 per sq ft (from $.0526 to $.0985) with $226.78 minimum effective Oct 1 2025
• Increase unimproved fire MSBU assessment by $24.44 per parcel plus $0.03 per acre (from $15.03 per parcel) effective Oct 1 2025
• Rezoning case Z‑2025‑03: change 7245 Bruner Street from medium‑density to high‑density residential
• Adopt ordinance changing references in the county code from “Gulf of Mexico” to “Gulf of America”

The Board unanimously adopted a resolution raising the Fire Protection Municipal Services Benefit Unit assessment rates for residential, commercial, and unimproved properties in unincorporated Escambia County, effective Oct. 1, 2025. It also approved changing references in the county code from "Gulf of Mexico" to "Gulf of America" (3‑2 vote) and granted an exemption to the Escambia Children’s Trust from tax‑increment contributions (unanimous). Additional actions included waiving a lien relief payment, waiving reading of legal advertisements, and adopting a proclamation for Employee of the Month.

• Approved fire MSBU assessment increase (unanimous)
• Adopted ordinance changing "Gulf of Mexico" to "Gulf of America" (3‑2)
• Granted Escambia Children’s Trust exemption from tax‑increment contributions (unanimous)
• Rescinded Resolution R2003-79 on fire protection assessment formula (unanimous)
• Waived $84,550 lien relief, kept $4,200 hard costs payable in 30 days (unanimous)
• Waived reading of legal advertisements for six public hearings (unanimous)
• Adopted proclamation honoring Employee of the Month (unanimous)
• Adopted meeting agenda as amended (unanimous)

Development Review Committee

The Development Review Committee will consider final DRC applications for the Islamic Center of Northwest Florida school addition at 3445 E Johnson Ave, Hugh's Warehouse Building 2 resubmittal at 9720 N. Old Palafox Hwy, Chipotle Ransley Station at 0 Ransley Station Blvd, and BLF Insurance Offices at 2400 East Olive Road. The meeting also includes scheduled pre‑application meetings for 7Brew Pensacola (8102 N Davis Hwy) and the Hillcrest Baptist Disaster Relief Building (800 E Nine Mile Rd). Internal staff reviews of three additional applications will be discussed but are not open to the public.

• Final DRC: Islamic Center of Northwest Florida School Addition – 3445 E Johnson Ave
• Final DRC: Hugh's Warehouse Bldg 2 – Resubmittal – 9720 N. Old Palafox Hwy
• Final DRC: Chipotle Ransley Station – 0 Ransley Station Blvd
• Final DRC: BLF Insurance Offices – 2400 East Olive Road (Community Redevelopment Area)
• Pre‑Application: 7Brew Pensacola – 8102 N Davis Hwy

Budget Workshops

The Escambia County Board will hold a budget workshop on July 8, 2025 to review the upcoming fiscal year budget. The meeting includes an overview of the budget, introductions of constitutional officers, a review of the Medical Examiner, and a department performance review using the Success Metrics Report for Oct. 1 2024–Mar. 31 2025. No specific actions or votes are listed on the agenda.

• Overview of the 2025 budget
• Introductions of constitutional officers (Property Appraiser, Tax Collector, etc.)
• Medical Examiner presentation
• Board Department Review using the Success Metrics Report (Oct 1 2024–Mar 31 2025)
• Proof of Publication verification

The Escambia County Board of Commissioners met on July 8, 2025 for a budget workshop. County Administrator Wesley Moreno presented the proposed $824.44 million balanced budget and related fiscal details. No motions, approvals, denials, or votes were recorded in the minutes.

Contractor Competency

The Escambia County Contractor Competency Board will consider several contractor applications for examination, reciprocity, and license reinstatement. It will also hold probable cause hearings for two complaints and a disciplinary hearing for a plumbing contractor. Routine agenda items include call to order, quorum determination, and approval of minutes.

• Review of contractor applications: Timothy Fox (Specialty Structure), Michael Ferrell (Residential Contractor), Christopher Stewart (Master Plumber w/ Gas), Jeremy Blackwell (Air Conditioning B), Carl Manning (License reinstatement)
• Probable cause hearings for complaints against Dustin A. Vaughn (Your Local Construction of the Emerald Coast, Inc.) and David G. Rademacher (Horizon Improvements Inc.)
• Disciplinary hearing for Robert A. Skechak III (RS Services Group, LLC / Honey Bee Plumbing) regarding a complaint by homeowner Matthew Sprague

Development Review Committee

The Development Review Committee will consider final applications for several development projects. It will also hold pre‑application meetings for two separate projects. Staff will internally review additional initial applications, which are not open to the public. An item is included for residents to request project documents.

• Final DRC application – D1 PP 25031190PSD-PP “The Cottages on Waring”, 9200 Blk Waring Blvd (District 1)
• Final DRC application – D1 CP 25031191PSD-CP “The Cottages on Waring”, 9200 Blk Waring Blvd (District 1)
• Final DRC application – D3 SPM 25041514PSP “Jubilee Church Multi‑Use Field”, Airport Blvd (District 3)
• Pre‑application meeting – D4 PA 1:00 PM “Beulah Church Rd SD”, 5900 Beulah Church Rd (32 lots)
• Pre‑application meeting – D4 PAS 1:20 PM “Tacos el Amigo‑Food Truck”, 1215 Creighton Rd

Planning Board

The Escambia County Planning Board will hold public hearings to review a development agreement between SNS Acquisitions, LLC and the county for the Skyline Subdivision. It will also consider two ordinances to amend the 2030 Future Land Use map, changing land‑use categories for parcels on Mobile Highway and Giese Lane. The agenda also includes routine items such as approval of minutes and scheduling of the next meeting.

• Public hearing on Development Agreement for Skyline Subdivision (SNS Acquisitions, LLC)
• Ordinance SSA-2025-04: amend FLU map for 2.53‑acre parcel on Mobile Highway, Commercial → Mixed‑Use Suburban
• Ordinance SSA-2025-05: amend FLU map for 1.06‑acre parcel on Giese Lane, Commercial → Mixed‑Use Urban
• Approval of June 3, 2025 Planning Board meeting minutes
• Scheduling of next regular meeting for August 5, 2025

The Planning Board waived the legal advertisement reading, approved the June 3 meeting minutes, and accepted the meeting packet, each unanimously. The Board also unanimously accepted Chris Curb and Tom Hammond as expert witnesses. It voted 5‑2 to recommend the Skyline Subdivision development agreement to the Board of County Commissioners. The Board unanimously recommended two Future Land Use map amendments (SSA‑2025‑04 and SSA‑2025‑05) to the Commissioners.

• Waived reading of legal advertisement (7‑0)
• Approved June 3, 2025 meeting minutes (7‑0)
• Accepted meeting packet (7‑0)
• Accepted Chris Curb as expert witness (7‑0)
• Accepted Tom Hammond as expert witness (7‑0)
• Recommended Skyline Subdivision development agreement to BCC (5‑2)
• Recommended FLU amendment SSA‑2025‑04 to BCC (6‑0)
• Recommended FLU amendment SSA‑2025‑05 to BCC (6‑0)

Planning Board

The Planning Board will hold a public hearing on the Skyline Subdivision Planned Unit Development. The board will review the development plan and confirm it meets the Land Development Code before recommending it to the County Commissioners. The meeting also includes routine items such as approving minutes and accepting the meeting packet.

• Public hearing on Skyline Subdivision PUD (Case Z-2025-04) – rezoning from Low Density Residential (4 du/acre) to Medium Density Residential (10 du/acre) on ~19.58 acres on Bellview Road
• Review of the development plan for compliance with the Land Development Code before recommending to the Board of County Commissioners
• Approval of minutes from the June 3 2025 Planning Board rezoning meeting
• Acceptance of the Planning Board meeting packet
• Waiving the reading of the legal advertisement (proof of publication)

The Escambia County Planning Board waived the legal advertisement reading and approved the June 3 meeting minutes. It accepted the meeting packet, admitted submitted documents and an expert witness, and voted to recommend approval of two rezoning cases to the Board of County Commissioners. The recommendation for the House of Prayer property (Case Z-2025-04) passed 6‑1.

• Waived reading of legal advertisement (7-0)
• Approved June 3, 2025 meeting minutes (7-0)
• Accepted meeting packet (7-0)
• Accepted Chris Curb's documents into evidence (6-0)
• Accepted Tom Hammond as expert witness (7-0)
• Recommended approval of Skyline Subdivision PUD to BCC (6-1, Jonathan Owens voted No)
• Recommended approval of House of Prayer rezoning (Case Z-2025-04) to BCC (6-1, Jonathan Owens voted No)

Development Review Committee

The Development Review Committee will consider final applications for several development projects, including a preserve at Russell Crossing and a utility pole storage facility. It will also hold pre‑application meetings for three proposals and conduct staff‑only internal reviews of two initial applications. Additional discussion items involve how the public can request project documents.

• Final DRC application: Preserve at Russell Crossing, 2404 Kingsport Avenue
• Final DRC application: Diamond Dairy Utility Pole Storage, 684 Diamond Dairy Road
• Final DRC application: Ike's Bike Rental, 13572 Perdido Key Drive
• Pre‑application meeting: Betmark Place III, 200 E Ten Mile Rd (11 lots)
• Pre‑application meeting: Vickie Street Homes, 8332 Vickie Street (9 lots)

General

The Gary Sansing Public Forum will meet on June 20, 2025 at 8:30 AM in the Ernie Lee Magaha Government Building. The agenda consists of a call to order, speaker guidelines, and an ADA accessibility notice. No specific policy decisions or contracts are scheduled for this meeting.

• Call to Order – outlines meeting conduct and timing
• Speakers – citizens may sign up to address the forum, limited to three minutes each
• ADA Accessibility – contact information for assistance with the agenda website

The Gary Sansing Public Forum was called to order at 8:33 a.m. by Chair Michael S. Kohler. Commissioners heard comments from five members of the public. The meeting adjourned at 8:53 a.m. No formal actions, approvals, or votes were recorded.

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will consider authorizing a loan for capital improvements and amending Medicaid hospital payment rates. The meeting also includes a proposal for employee leave during a United Way event and scheduling hearings for fire protection assessment rates.

• Issuance of Tourist Development Tax Revenue Note up to $25,100,000 for John R. Jones Park and Sports Arena
• Amendment of FY 2024-2025 Statewide Medicaid Hospital Directed Payment Program rate resolution
• Authorization of administrative leave for employees participating in United Way's Day of Caring on October 24, 2025
• Scheduling of July 10 public hearing to rescind fire protection assessment rates for unincorporated Santa Rosa Island
• Scheduling of July 10 public hearing to increase fire protection assessment rates for other unincorporated county areas

The Board adopted a resolution authorizing the issuance of up to $25,100,000 in Tourist Development Tax Revenue Notes to finance improvements at John R. Jones Park and Sports Arena. It also approved an amended rate resolution for the FY 2024‑2025 Statewide Medicaid Hospital Directed Payment Program. The Board supported the annual "Day of Caring" employee leave policy and scheduled public hearings on fire‑protection assessment changes.

• Authorized issuance of up to $25,100,000 Tourist Development Tax Revenue Note (4-0)
• Approved award and loan agreement for the Tourist Development Tax Note (4-0)
• Adopted amended rate resolution for FY 2024‑2025 Medicaid Hospital Directed Payment Program (4-0)
• Approved Day of Caring employee leave policy (4-0)
• Scheduled public hearing July 10, 2025 to consider rescinding fire‑protection assessment formula (4-0)
• Scheduled public hearing July 10, 2025 to consider amending fire‑protection assessment rates (4-0)

Development Review Committee

The Escambia County Development Review Committee will consider final applications for subdivisions, commercial projects, and electrical upgrades. Staff will also conduct pre-application meetings for new developments.

• Cove at Bell Terra Phase 2 (177 lots)
• Champions First Credit Union (19 Littleton Street)
• Brookhaven Phase 4 (End of Devine Farms Road)
• Pedro's Mexican Grill (13141 Lillian Hwy)
• ECUA Bayou Marcus Electrical Upgrades (3050 Fayal Dr)

Disability Awareness Committee

The Escambia County Disability Awareness Committee met on June 18, 2025 to review past and upcoming events. Members discussed the Civilian Club annual picnic and ARC Gateway’s Drop‑In Art Show, both held on April 19, 2025. The committee also considered guest speakers for this and future meetings, including representatives from the Florida Division of Vocational Rehabilitation and the Pensacola Lions Club.

• Discuss Civilian Club Annual Picnic at Legion Field on April 19, 2025, 11:00 AM
• Discuss ARC Gateway "Drop-In" Art Show on April 19, 2025, 9:00 AM–3:00 PM
• Guest speaker: Deborah A. Trocki, Business Relations Representative, Bureau of Field Services, Florida Division of Vocational Rehabilitation
• Guest speaker: Glenn Barbee, Treasurer of Pensacola Lions Club
• Discuss guest speakers for the next meeting and upcoming event presenters

The committee unanimously elected Jason Coffey as Chair and Kristen Wilson as Vice Chair. The agenda and the November 2024 meeting minutes were also adopted unanimously. Members assigned outreach tasks: Deborah Carty will contact the Lions Club and Tammy Straughn expressed interest in contacting ECAT for future presentations.

• Elected Jason Coffey as Chair (unanimous)
• Elected Kristen Wilson as Vice Chair (unanimous)
• Adopted meeting agenda (unanimous)
• Approved November 2024 minutes (unanimous)
• Assigned Deborah Carty to contact the Lions Club
• Tammy Straughn expressed interest in contacting ECAT

Tourist Development Council

The Escambia County Tourist Development Council will review the status of funds available from the County OMB and present the FY2026 proposed Tourist Development Tax (TDT) budget. The council will recommend this budget to the Board of County Commissioners for inclusion in the 2025‑2026 annual TDT budget.

• Status of funds available presented by County OMB
• FY2026 proposed Tourist Development Tax (TDT) budget presented by Chair David Bear
• Recommendation of the FY2026 TDT budget to the Board of County Commissioners

Tourist Development Council

The Escambia County Tourist Development Council approved its proposed annual budget and rolled over remaining 2024 appropriations. It also approved funding requests including $2 million for the UWF Football Stadium, $25 million for the John R. Jones Stadium Complex, $2 million and a reserve policy change for beach renourishment, and $2.5 million for the Pensacola Beach Gateway Project.

• Approval of $2 million request for UWF Football Stadium Complex
• Approval of $25 million request for John R. Jones Stadium Complex
• Allocation of $2 million and reserve policy amendment for beach renourishment
• Approval of $2.5 million for Pensacola Beach Gateway Project
• Approval of the proposed annual budget and rollover of 2024 appropriations

Development Review Committee

The Development Review Committee will decide on two final DRC applications: a new building for Smith Industrial Inc at 460 S Hwy 29 and the Ekos at Warrington project at 280 Dogwood Drive, both located in a Community Redevelopment Area. The committee will also hold pre‑application meetings for several projects, including Creek Waste at 3397 Highway 29 S and Storage Rentals of America at 1980 W Ten Mile Rd. Internal staff will review additional initial DRC applications that are not part of the public agenda. Residents may request project documents by contacting the listed county staff.

• Final DRC: New building for Smith Industrial Inc, 460 S Hwy 29 (District 5)
• Final DRC: Ekos at Warrington, 280 Dogwood Drive (District 3, Community Redevelopment Area)
• Pre‑application meeting: Creek Waste, 3397 Highway 29 S (1:00 PM)
• Pre‑application meeting: Storage Rentals of America, 1980 W Ten Mile Rd (1:15 PM)
• Internal staff review: Hammocks Subdivision, 6700 Hurst Hammock (District 1)

Opioid Abatement Board

The Opioid Abatement Funding Advisory Board will approve minutes from its March meeting, conduct an opioid budget review, and report on recent grant awards to local recovery programs. It will also outline the FY25‑26 Notice of Funding Availability timeline for future project applications. New business will be considered before adjourning.

• Approve prior Opioid Abatement minutes from March 31, 2025
• Opioid budget review
• Community Health Northwest Florida NOFA award – $500,000 to expand the CORE program
• Ministry Village at Olive NOFA award – $775,000 to expand housing for women’s recovery program
• Waterfront Mission NOFA award – $338,878 to expand housing for men’s recovery program

The Opioid Abatement Funding Advisory Board approved the January 6, 2025 meeting minutes, approved the revised scope of work for the Waterfront Mission project, and approved the FY 25‑26 Notice of Funding Availability timeline. All three motions passed unanimously with a 5‑0 vote. No other substantive actions were taken.

• Approved January 6, 2025 meeting minutes (5-0)
• Approved revised Waterfront Mission scope of work (5-0)
• Approved FY 25-26 Notice of Funding Availability Timeline (5-0)

Marine Advisory Committee

The Marine Advisory Committee will meet to address action items regarding the 2025 Seafood Safety Symposium. The body will also receive updates on military heritage reefs, derelict vessel ordinances, and paddlecraft launch facilities.

• 2025 Seafood Safety Symposium
• Underwater Military Heritage Reef and Trail and educational activities for West FL and Washington High Schools
• FWC Long-Term Vessel Study and local ordinance options for abandoned/derelict vessels
• Potential paddlecraft launch facilities for the Pensacola Bay Living Shoreline Implementation

Community Redevelopment Agency

The Escambia County Community Redevelopment Agency is reviewing funding and lien agreements for 22 residential improvement projects. The board will also consider canceling two existing grant liens and rescinding a previously approved grant for a property on Cedrus Lane.

• Approval of 22 Residential Improvement Grant Program Funding and Lien Agreements for roofs, windows, HVAC, and plumbing
• Cancellation of Residential Rehab Grant Program Liens for 8324 Kipling Street ($4,625) and 307 Edgewater Drive ($6,000)
• Rescinding of funding and lien agreements for 1603 Cedrus Lane
• Acceptance of the Fiscal Year 2023-2024 Independent Auditors' Report by Warren Averett LLC

Committee of the Whole Workshop

The Board of County Commissioners is holding a workshop to discuss a matter with the City of Pensacola. The discussion focuses on the demolition of the Old Baptist Hospital building.

• Discussion with the City of Pensacola regarding the demolition of the Old Baptist Hospital building

The Committee of the Whole Workshop reviewed the City of Pensacola's proposal to demolish the old Baptist Hospital and redevelop the site. Commissioners and city officials exchanged information about funding sources, potential senior living and multifamily housing, and concerns about affordability. No formal actions, approvals, or votes were recorded; the topic was slated for future discussion.

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners' public forum will open with a call to order, outline speaker rules limiting remarks to three minutes, and provide ADA contact information for accessibility assistance. No agenda items or decisions are listed for this meeting.

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 Board will consider and vote on several ordinances, including an amendment to the fair‑housing section of the Escambia County Code and the repeal of sections related to the Human Relations Commission. It will also adopt a municipal services benefit unit ordinance for street lighting in the Eagle Pointe Phase 1 subdivision and approve a contract with Florida Power and Light. Additional items include adoption of three Future Land Use map amendments and review of three environmental code enforcement lien‑relief requests.

• Adopt Ordinance amending Section 58‑91 and repealing Sections 58‑92 through 58‑103 (fair housing)
• Adopt Ordinance repealing Sections 100‑1 through 100‑6 (Escambia County Human Relations Commission)
• Adopt Eagle Pointe Phase 1 Subdivision Street Lighting MSBU Ordinance and approve contract with Florida Power and Light
• Adopt Future Land Use map amendments: SSA‑2025‑02 (Kelly Avenue), SSA‑2025‑03 (Fowler Avenue), and OSP‑2025‑01 (Highway 29 parcel)
• Review Environmental Code Enforcement lien‑relief requests for 3508 West Scott Street, 220 Madrid Road, and 2503 West Hatton Street

The Board approved the Eagle Pointe Phase 1 Subdivision Street Lighting Municipal Services Benefit Unit Ordinance, authorizing the Chair to execute it. It also waived the reading of legal advertisements and accepted proof of publication for several public hearings. All proclamations and three environmental lien‑relief motions were adopted unanimously. The fair‑housing and Human Relations Commission ordinances were adopted with a 4‑1 vote.

• Adopted Eagle Pointe Phase 1 Street Lighting MSBU Ordinance (carried 4‑1)
• Waived reading of legal advertisements (unanimous)
• Adopted seven proclamations honoring employees, retirees, and events (unanimous)
• Waived $8,100 admin fee for 3508 West Scott St. lien relief (unanimous)
• Waived fines for 220 Madrid Rd. lien relief if $3,317.52 paid (unanimous)
• Dropped lien relief request for 2503 West Hatton St. (unanimous)
• Adopted fair‑housing ordinance amendment (5:32 public hearing) (4‑1)
• Adopted repeal of Human Relations Commission ordinance (5:33 public hearing) (4‑1)

Contractor Competency

The Escambia County Competency Board will consider three contractor examination applications. Applicants include Cole Cassiano for Roofing Unlimited (Business & Law ONLY), Judson Keel for residential contracting, and Christopher A. Baldwin to qualify an additional entity (RF11067736). The board will also approve the minutes from the April 2, 2025 meeting.

• Cole Cassiano – Application for Examination – Roofing Unlimited (Business & Law ONLY)
• Judson Keel – Application for Examination – Residential Contractor
• Christopher A. Baldwin – Qualifying an Additional Entity – RF11067736
• Approval of CCB Minutes – April 2, 2025

Development Review Committee

The committee is reviewing a final application for Jay Road Homes and conducting pre-application meetings for several commercial and community projects. Staff will also conduct internal reviews for five additional project applications.

• Final application for Jay Road Homes at 5950 Frank Reeder Road
• Pre-application for Culver's at 8880 Boesch Lane
• Pre-application for Trinity Wilds Community Center at 9200 Blk Mobile Hwy
• Pre-applications for three Plantation Office lots at 7100 Plantation Rd
• Pre-application for Moreno Street Project at 2305 W Moreno St

Planning Board

The Escambia County Planning Board will hold a public hearing regarding a rezoning request for a property on Bruner Street. The board will also review and approve the minutes from the May 6, 2025, meeting.

• Case No. Z-2025-03: Request to rezone 1.65 (+/-) acres at 7245 Bruner Street from Medium Density Residential (10 du/acre) to High Density Residential (18 du/acre)

The board waived the reading of the legal advertisement and approved the May 6 meeting minutes, each by a 6‑0 vote. It also accepted the meeting packet unanimously. Finally, the board voted 5‑1 to recommend that the Broward County Commission approve rezoning case Z‑2025‑03.

• Waived reading of legal advertisement (6-0)
• Approved May 6, 2025 meeting minutes (6-0)
• Accepted meeting packet (6-0)
• Recommended approval of rezoning case Z-2025-03 to BCC (5-1)

Planning Board

The Escambia County Planning Board will hold a public hearing on an ordinance to adopt the 2024‑2028 update to the Five‑Year Schedule of Capital Improvements and will recommend it to the Board of County Commissioners. The board will also review the 2023/2024 Comprehensive Plan Annual Report. Additionally, the board will approve the minutes from the May 6, 2025 meeting and address routine scheduling and procedural items.

• Public hearing on ordinance adopting the 2024‑2028 Five‑Year Schedule of Capital Improvements
• Review of the 2023/2024 Comprehensive Plan Annual Report
• Approval of May 6, 2025 Planning Board meeting minutes
• Scheduling of the next regular meeting for July 1, 2025

The board waived the reading of the legal advertisement, approved the May 6, 2025 meeting minutes, and accepted the meeting packet. It also recommended that the Board of County Commissioners adopt the 2024‑2028 update to the Five‑Year Schedule of Capital Improvements. All motions passed unanimously with a 6‑0 vote.

• Waived reading of legal advertisement (6‑0)
• Approved May 6, 2025 meeting minutes (6‑0)
• Accepted meeting packet (6‑0)
• Recommended BCC adopt 2024‑2028 Five‑Year Capital Improvements Schedule (6‑0)

Development Review Committee

The Development Review Committee will consider final DRC applications for multiple projects, including the Omega Hotel, Magnolia Trail, North Loop Residential Community, Canal Drive Eatery Marina, and Wayne Dalton Addition. It will also hold pre‑application meetings for Tisdale North Mason and Jaxson North Subdivision. Additional internal review items are listed for staff only and no public discussion is scheduled for those.

• Final DRC Application – Omega Hotel, 20 Via Deluna Drive (District 4, SP)
• Final DRC Application – Magnolia Trail, 1200 N 57th Avenue (District 2, SP)
• Final DRC Application – North Loop Residential Community, 9869 North Loop Road (District 2, SP)
• Pre‑Application Meeting – Tisdale North Mason, 40 Mason Lane (District 3, PAS) at 1:00 PM
• Pre‑Application Meeting – Jaxson North Subdivision, 800 Blk Highway 297 A (District 5, PA) at 1:20 PM

Board of Adjustment

The Escambia County Board of Adjustment will review two development cases. Case CU-2025-05 seeks approval for a drive‑through restaurant within 200 ft of MDR zoning at 1710 E Nine Mile Rd., 1700 BLK Nine Mile Rd., and 9500 BLK Hillview Dr., requested by Grass Roots Properties, Inc. Case CU-2025-06 proposes a retail store between 6,000 and 35,000 sq ft in LDMU zoning at 1300 BLK N Hwy 29, requested by 29 & Neal Development, LLC. The meeting also includes routine items such as approval of the April 16 minutes and procedural matters.

• Case CU-2025-05: request for a drive‑through restaurant within 200 ft of MDR zoning at 1710 E Nine Mile Rd., 1700 BLK Nine Mile Rd., and 9500 BLK Hillview Dr.
• Case CU-2025-06: request for a retail store 6,000–35,000 sq ft in LDMU zoning at 1300 BLK N Hwy 29
• Approval of the Board of Adjustment meeting minutes from April 16, 2025
• Acceptance of the meeting package with Development Services Staff Findings‑of‑Fact into evidence
• Proof of publication and waiver of the legal advertisement reading

The Board of Adjustment unanimously accepted the meeting packet and waived the legal advertisement reading. It also approved the April 16, 2025 meeting minutes. Two conditional‑use requests were granted: a drive‑through restaurant on Nine Mile Road and a retail store on Highway 29.

• Accepted BOA meeting packet (5-0)
• Waived reading of legal advertisement (5-0)
• Approved April 16, 2025 meeting minutes (5-0)
• Granted conditional use for drive‑through restaurant at 1710 E Nine Mile Rd. (5-0)
• Granted conditional use for retail store up to 35,000 sq ft at 1300 BLK N Hwy 29 (5-0)

Development Review Committee

The Development Review Committee will consider final DRC applications for Cedar Grove Townhomes at 1570 Lansing Drive, Jaker Apartments at 5549 Jaker Lane, and McDavid Laydown Yard at 4489 Camp Road. The committee will hold pre‑application meetings for Seville Publishing at 305 N Navy Blvd and Bremen Ave MSD at 2310 Gulf Beach Hwy, both in a Community Redevelopment Area. An internal staff review of the Preserve at Russell Crossing project at 2404 Kingsport Avenue will be discussed, but no public meeting is scheduled for that item. Additional discussion will cover how to request project documents, with contact information provided.

• Final DRC application – Cedar Grove Townhomes, 1570 Lansing Drive (40 lots)
• Final DRC application – Jaker Apartments, 5549 Jaker Lane
• Final DRC application – McDavid Laydown Yard, 4489 Camp Road
• Pre‑application meeting – Seville Publishing, 305 N Navy Blvd (Community Redevelopment Area)
• Pre‑application meeting – Bremen Ave MSD, 2310 Gulf Beach Hwy (Community Redevelopment Area)

Electrical Examiner

The Escambia County Board of Electrical Examiners will consider four contractor applications: Glen Pearson seeks reinstatement of a delinquent license; Jeremy McGee requests reciprocity (ER13016287); John Allen Morgan Jr. and Brandon Simmons each request to sit for the Master Electrician examination. The board will also approve the minutes from the April 15, 2025 meeting and receive a status report from the board secretary.

• Approve BOEE minutes from April 15, 2025
• Review Glen Pearson application for reinstatement of delinquent license
• Review Jeremy McGee application for reciprocity (ER13016287)
• Review John Allen Morgan Jr. application for Master Electrician examination
• Review Brandon Simmons application for Master Electrician examination

Board of County Commissioners

The Escambia County Board of County Commissioners is holding a Gary Sansing Public Forum on May 15, 2025. The meeting is limited to citizen speakers who sign up to address topics not on the regular Board agenda. No specific agenda items, resolutions, or contracts are scheduled for discussion or decision. An ADA contact is provided for accessibility assistance.

The Escambia County Board of Commissioners held a public forum on May 15, 2025 at the Ernie Lee Magaha Government Building. The meeting included a call to order, comments from two speakers, and a brief statement from Captain Robert Turpin who accepted a check from members of the Coastal Conservation Association. The forum was adjourned at 1:11 p.m. No formal actions, approvals, or votes were recorded.

Board of County Commissioners

The Escambia County Board of County Commissioners will review and adopt several ordinances that amend the Land Development Code to incorporate FEMA‑issued Flood Insurance Rate Maps and update floodplain management regulations. The Board will also consider a request from the Escambia Children’s Trust for an exemption from contributing tax‑increment revenues to redevelopment trust funds. Additional actions include adopting multiple proclamations, accepting a sanitary sewer easement donation, and conveying property to the Town of Century.

• Adopt ordinances amending Chapter 4, Article 2 and Chapter 6, Section 6-0.3 of the Land Development Code to update floodplain management regulations
• Public hearing to consider the Escambia Children’s Trust exemption request from tax‑increment contributions
• Adopt proclamations for Emergency Medical Services Week, National Beach Safety Week, and others
• Accept donation of a sanitary sewer easement in the 8400 Block of North Palafox Highway from James B. Donaghey, Inc.
• Convey 0.55 acres at 7470 North Century Boulevard to the Town of Century for a gas‑pipeline gate station

The Board approved several ordinances updating floodplain management regulations and the county’s land‑use plan. It also adopted six proclamations recognizing EMS Week, Beach Safety Week, local businesses and individuals, and ratified others. The Board waived reading of legal advertisements and accepted various reports and the agenda. All actions were carried unanimously or with recorded vote counts.

• Adopted Ordinance 2025‑18 updating FEMA flood maps and LDC floodplain sections (4‑0)
• Adopted Ordinance 2025‑19 repealing and replacing Santa Rosa Island Authority Floodplain Management (unanimously)
• Adopted Ordinance 2025‑20 amending Building Regulations floodplain sections (unanimously)
• Adopted Ordinance 2025‑21 amending floodplain requirements for Pensacola Beach (unanimously)
• Adopted Ordinance 2025‑22 amending Mid‑West Sector Plan and Future Land Use map (unanimously)
• Adopted six proclamations including EMS Week and National Beach Safety Week (unanimously)
• Waived reading of legal advertisements and accepted affidavit filings (unanimously)
• Accepted consent‑agenda reports and investment portfolio summary (3‑0)

Development Review Committee

The Development Review Committee will consider final DRC applications for three projects: an Assembly of Christian Churches building addition (Phase 2) at 5811 St. Elmo St, a Donaghey Mechanical project at 8394 N. Palafox Street, and an Ameron Homes development at 2160 Academy Drive. A pre‑application meeting is scheduled for Emerald Coast Motors & Marine at 8300 Lillian Hwy. The committee will also conduct internal staff reviews of several initial applications, including Sirens Cove (40 lots), Skyline Subdivision (134 lots), 7 Brew Pensacola, Ekos at Warrington, and an Islamic Center school addition.

• Final DRC: Assembly of Christian Churches Building Addition Phase 2 – 5811 St. Elmo St
• Final DRC: Donaghey Mechanical – 8394 N. Palafox Street
• Final DRC: Ameron Homes – 2160 Academy Drive
• Pre‑application meeting: Emerald Coast Motors & Marine – 8300 Lillian Hwy
• Internal review: Sirens Cove – 40 lots on O Blue Jay Way

Marine Advisory Committee

The Escambia County Marine Advisory Committee will meet on May 12, 2025 to approve minutes from prior meetings and discuss several ongoing projects. Items include updates on an underwater military heritage reef and related school programs, a review of the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission long‑term vessel study and possible ordinance changes, and plans for paddlecraft launch facilities. The committee will also hear student presentations of artificial reef designs and consider the 2025 Boating Safety Symposium.

• Approval of 10 March 2025 meeting minutes
• Approval of 14 April 2025 meeting minutes
• Action item: 2025 Boating Safety Symposium
• Update on Underwater Military Heritage Reef and school educational activities
• Discussion of FWC Long Term Vessel Study and ordinance options for abandoned vessels

Contractor Competency

The Escambia County Competency Board will review several contractor applications and conduct two hearings. A probable‑cause hearing will address a complaint against Robert A. Skechak III of Honey Bee Plumbing. A disciplinary hearing will consider a complaint against Mark P. Nunez of Creekwood Builders and a restitution‑only hearing for Wade L. Hunter of Lee Hunter Construction.

• Application for examination – Kiana S. Williamson (residential contractor)
• Application for examination – Renata Chwedczuk (building contractor)
• Probable‑cause hearing – Robert A. Skechak III, Honey Bee Plumbing, complaint at 2028 Hamilton Crossing Dr.
• Disciplinary hearing – Mark P. Nunez, Creekwood Builders, complaint at 1202 E Gadsden St.
• Restitution‑only hearing – Wade L. Hunter, Lee Hunter Construction, complaint at 215 Berry Rd.

Development Review Committee

The Development Review Committee will consider final applications for two projects at Palmetto Crossing, located at 6640 Suwannee Road, and the iGlobal Overflow Parking Lot at 4019 Highway 297A. It will also hold a pre‑application meeting for the Pine Barren RV Park at 10000 S Century Blvd. Staff will internally review several initial applications, including The Cottages on Waring, Jay Road Homes, Olive Terrace, Jubilee Church Multi‑Use Field, San De Luna Townhomes Pool, and Wayne Dalton Addition. Additional items provide contact information for requesting project documents and note that initial review comments will be available Thursday.

• Final DRC application: Palmetto Crossing, 65 lots, 6640 Suwannee Road
• Final DRC application: iGlobal Overflow Parking Lot, 4019 Highway 297A
• Pre‑application meeting: Pine Barren RV Park, 10000 S Century Blvd
• Staff internal review of initial DRC applications: The Cottages on Waring, Jay Road Homes, Olive Terrace, Jubilee Church Multi‑Use Field, San De Luna Townhomes Pool, Wayne Dalton Addition
• Notice: Initial review comments will be available Thursday; contact DRC Coordinator for documents

Planning Board

The Escambia County Planning Board is meeting to conduct a public hearing regarding a rezoning request. The board will consider changing the zoning of a specific property from Low Density Residential to Medium Density Residential.

• Case No. Z-2024-03: Request to rezone 9.43 (+/-) acres off Hwy 297 and Hwy 297A from LDR (4 du/acre) to MDR (10 du/acre)

The Planning Board voted 4‑0 to waive the reading of the legal advertisement, to approve the February 4, 2025 meeting minutes, and to accept the meeting packet. The sole rezoning application on the agenda (Case Z‑2024‑03) was withdrawn by the applicant. The meeting adjourned at 8:41 a.m.

• Waive reading of legal advertisement (4-0)
• Approve February 4, 2025 meeting minutes (4-0)
• Accept meeting packet (4-0)
• Rezoning application Z‑2024‑03 withdrawn by applicant

Planning Board

The Escambia County Planning Board will review three ordinances: two rezoning proposals and one floodplain management update. The board will also discuss building code amendments.

• Public hearing to change FLU category on Kelly Avenue from Commercial to Mixed-Use Urban
• Public hearing to change FLU category on Fowler Avenue from Commercial to Mixed-Use Urban
• Public hearing to adopt FEMA Flood Insurance Rate Maps and update floodplain management regulations
• Ordinance amending building regulations for flood hazard areas
• Ordinance amending floodplain requirements for Pensacola Beach

The board waived the legal advertisement reading, approved the April 8 minutes, and accepted the meeting packet. It then unanimously recommended four ordinances to amend the Future Land Use Map and two floodplain management ordinances for adoption by the Board of County Commissioners. All motions passed with a 4‑0 vote.

• Waived reading of legal advertisement (4-0)
• Approved April 8, 2025 meeting minutes (4-0)
• Accepted meeting packet (4-0)
• Recommended approval of FLU amendment SSA-2025-02 to change Kelly Ave parcel (4-0)
• Recommended approval of FLU amendment SSA-2025-03 to change Fowler Ave parcel (4-0)
• Recommended approval of floodplain management ordinance adopting FEMA FIRMS (4-0)
• Recommended approval of ordinance repealing/replacing Santa Rosa Island floodplain chapter (4-0)

Community Redevelopment Agency

The Escambia County Community Redevelopment Agency board will vote on the Residential Improvement Grant Program Funding and Lien Agreements for fifteen property owners, totaling $92,602. It will also vote to cancel three Residential Rehab Grant Program liens, totaling $11,294, for owners who have met the two‑year compliance requirement. Additional agenda items include adopting the April 3, 2025 meeting minutes, a public forum for citizen comments, and routine procedural matters.

• Approve Residential Improvement Grant Program Funding and Lien Agreements for 15 owners, total $92,602
• Authorize the Chairman to sign the funding and lien agreements
• Approve cancellation of three Residential Rehab Grant Program liens, total $11,294
• Adopt Community Redevelopment Agency meeting minutes from April 3, 2025
• Public Forum for citizen comments

Committee of the Whole Workshop

The Committee of the Whole Workshop will hold a discussion on the LOST IV planning project. Commissioner Ashlee Hofberger of District 4 will lead the conversation. No decisions or votes are indicated for this agenda item.

• Discussion of LOST IV planning (Commissioner Ashlee Hofberger, District 4)

Commissioners reviewed a proposal for four new fire stations and a training facility, estimating a total cost of about $34 million. Various members expressed support for public safety improvements and discussed timelines, training needs, and advanced life support capabilities. No votes or formal approvals were recorded.

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.

Commissioner Michael S. Kohler called the Gary Sansing Public Forum to order at 4:30 p.m. The board heard comments from ten community members. The forum was adjourned at 5:05 p.m. No actions were approved, denied, or tabled.

Board of County Commissioners

The Escambia County Board of County Commissioners will hold a public hearing on a request from the Escambia Children's Trust to exempt $495,157.18 of tax‑increment revenues for 2024. The board will also consider two ordinances that amend the Future Land Use Map and the Coastal Management Element of the Comprehensive Plan. Additional actions include approving final plats and street names for the Fallschase at Pathstone and Sanctuary Subdivision Phase 3 projects. Several proclamations and routine consent agenda items will be adopted as well.

• Public Hearing to consider Escambia Children’s Trust exemption request for $495,157.18 tax‑increment revenue
• Ordinance amending the Future Land Use Map to change a Gulf Beach Highway parcel from Commercial to Mixed‑Use Suburban
• Ordinance amending the Coastal Management Element to add sea‑level‑rise requirements
• Approval of final plat, street names “East River Oaks Drive” and “Pathstone Boulevard”, and right‑of‑way for Fallschase at Pathstone subdivision
• Approval of final plat, street names “Gallinule Street,” “Kildeer Street,” and “Albatross Street,” and easements for Sanctuary Subdivision Phase 3

The Board adopted the agenda unanimously, approved several proclamations, waived the reading of legal advertisements, and voted 4-1 to schedule a second public hearing on the Escambia Children’s Trust exemption request. It also unanimously adopted a land‑use map amendment for a Gulf Beach Highway parcel and a coastal‑management amendment, approved final plats for two subdivisions, and set dates for four flood‑plain management public hearings.

• Adopted agenda (unanimous)
• Adopted six proclamations (unanimous)
• Waived reading of legal advertisements (unanimous)
• Scheduled second public hearing on Children’s Trust exemption request (4-1, Kohler no)
• Adopted FLU amendment ordinance 2025-16 for Gulf Beach Highway parcel (unanimous)
• Adopted coastal management amendment ordinance 2025-17 (unanimous)
• Approved final plat for Fallschase at Pathstone subdivision (unanimous)
• Approved final plat for Sanctuary Subdivision Phase 3 (unanimous)

Development Review Committee

The Development Review Committee will consider final DRC applications for projects including Jaker Apartments, a regional traffic management center, a Whataburger location, and the River Road MSD. It will hold pre‑application meetings for the Coweta Road Homes and Freedom Storage projects. Staff will conduct internal reviews of initial DRC applications for several sites, which are not open to the public. Additional items allow the public to request project documents.

• Final DRC: Jaker Apartments, 5549 Jaker Lane
• Final DRC: Escambia County Regional Traffic Management Center, 6575 N W Street
• Final DRC: Whataburger #2105472, 9700 Blk Hwy 98
• Final DRC: River Road MSD, 14091 River Road
• Pre‑application meeting: Coweta Road Homes, 1999 Hwy 95A N (4 lots)

Development Review Committee

The Development Review Committee has no final applications to consider. It will hold pre‑application meetings for five proposed projects at the April 23 meeting. Staff will conduct internal reviews of three initial applications, which are not open to the public. Additional items include information on how to request project documents.

• Pre‑application meeting – Bayou Bluffs Phase 2, 7400 Woodside Road (62 lots)
• Pre‑application meeting – Cottages at Scenic Hills, 8891 Burning Tree Road
• Pre‑application meeting – Lillian Hwy SD, 9500 Block Lillian Hwy (104 lots)
• Pre‑application meeting – Navy Blvd Lot Split, 3826 WW Navy Blvd (3 lots)
• Pre‑application meeting – (time slot) for D1 PA at 1:45 PM, Lillian Hwy SD project

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 policy items, contracts, or ordinances are listed for decision.

Commissioner Michael S. Kohler called the Gary Sansing Public Forum to order at 8:34 a.m. The board heard comments from Jerry Price, Larry Downs, Jr., and Chris Curb. The meeting was adjourned at 8:45 a.m. No substantive actions or votes were recorded.

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will hold a public hearing on a land use amendment for a parcel on Well Line Rd. The body is also deciding on the approval of two subdivision plats in the Beulah community and various conservation easements.

• Public hearing to assign Mixed-Use Suburban (MU-S) category to 19.74 acres on Well Line Rd
• Approval of final plats for Fallschase at Pathstone Commercial Subdivision and Phase Three residential subdivision
• Acceptance of conservation easements at 16319 Perdido Key Drive and 1239 Parasol Place
• Termination without cause of the agreement with Tele911, Inc. for EMS telemedicine evaluation
• Acceptance of February 2025 Tourist Development Tax collections totaling $1,028,071

The Board unanimously adopted Ordinance 2025-15, removing a 19.74‑acre parcel on Well Line Rd from the Mid‑West Sector Plan and assigning it a Mixed‑Use Suburban designation. It also approved the final plat, street names, easements, and warranty agreement for the Fallschase at Pathstone Phase Three development. Additional actions included scheduling a May 1 public hearing on a coastal‑management ordinance, approving two conservation easements, extending a state grant, and authorizing a public‑safety equipment disposition and a Navy dispatch‑center operating agreement.

• Adopted Ordinance 2025-15 removing 19.74‑acre parcel on Well Line Rd (unanimous)
• Approved final plat, street names, easements, and warranty for Fallschase at Pathstone Phase Three (unanimous)
• Scheduled May 1, 2025 public hearing on Coastal Management Element ordinance (unanimous)
• Approved conservation easement for 16319 Perdido Key Drive (unanimous)
• Accepted Amendment #1 to FDEP Grant #24PLN06, extending performance to March 31 2026 (unanimous)
• Approved conservation easement for 1239 Parasol Place (unanimous)
• Approved disposition of Public Safety Department equipment (unanimous)
• Approved operating agreement with Navy Region Southeast Regional Dispatch Center (unanimous)

Board of Adjustment

The Escambia County Board of Adjustment will review five land‑use variance cases. The requests include two drive‑through permits near LDR zoning, an on‑premise alcohol use variance near a place of worship, an education facility in HDR zoning, and a sign setback variance. The board will also approve the minutes from the January 15, 2025 meeting and address routine procedural items.

• Case CU-2025-01: Drive‑through request at 12385 Sorrento Rd (within 200 ft of LDR zoning)
• Case CU-2025-02: On‑premise alcohol consumption request at 8860 Pine Forest Rd (within 1000 ft of a place of worship)
• Case CU-2025-03: Education facility request at 3451 Johnson Ave (HDR zoning)
• Case V-2025-02: Sign setback variance at 4 Navy Blvd
• Case CU-2025-04: Drive‑through request at 10291 Sorrento Rd (within 200 ft of LDR zoning)

The Board of Adjustment accepted the meeting package, waived the legal advertisement reading, and approved the January 15 minutes. It then granted five conditional‑use requests and one sign‑setback variance, each with a 5‑0 vote. All actions were taken without any noted conflicts of interest.

• Accepted BOA meeting packet (5‑0)
• Waived reading of legal advertisement (5‑0)
• Approved January 15, 2025 minutes (5‑0)
• Granted conditional use for drive‑through at 12385 Sorrento Rd (5‑0)
• Granted conditional use for on‑premise alcohol at 8860 Pine Forest Rd (5‑0)
• Granted conditional use for education facility at 3451 Johnson Ave (5‑0)
• Granted sign‑setback variance at 4 Navy Blvd (5‑0)
• Granted conditional use for drive‑through at 10291 Sorrento Rd (5‑0)

Development Review Committee

The Development Review Committee will consider final DRC applications for five projects, including a metal building addition at 8782 Paul Starr Drive and Legends at Pensacola at 951 Dog Track Road. It will also hold pre‑application meetings for three proposals on Mitchell Lane and N Pace Blvd. Staff will conduct internal reviews of initial applications that are not open to the public. Additional discussion items include how to request project documents.

• Core & Main Metal Building Addition, 8782 Paul Starr Drive (D4 SPM 2502636PSP)
• Legends at Pensacola, 951 Dog Track Road (D1 SP 24104211PSP)
• Sanctuary Phase 3, Coweta Road (D5 FP 2502553PSD-FP)
• Sonnyboy Lane Homes, 7300 Sonnyboy Lane* (D3 MSD 25031030PSD-MSD)
• Windy Hill NE MSD, 9800 Blk Windy Hill Road (D1 MSD 2503952PSD-MSD)

Disability Awareness Committee

The Disability Awareness Committee will meet to vote for a new Chair and Vice Chair, review meeting minutes, and discuss speakers and events for the coming year.

• Vote for new Chair and Vice Chair
• Review and approve November 2024 meeting minutes
• Discuss speakers for the next meeting
• Plan upcoming events and committee presentations
• Discuss handling the 2025 Annual Report

The Disability Awareness Committee unanimously approved adding studies on audible crosswalks to the annual report. They also unanimously elected Jessica Ayers as Chair and Tammy Straughn as Vice Chair. The 2025 meeting schedule was accepted. All motions passed without opposition.

• Approved amendment to annual report to include audible crosswalk studies (unanimous)
• Elected Jessica Ayers as Chair (unanimous)
• Elected Tammy Straughn as Vice Chair (unanimous)
• Adopted agenda as presented (unanimous)
• Accepted 2025 meeting dates (unanimous)

Electrical Examiner

The Board of Electrical Examiners will meet to approve previous minutes and review contractor applications. Two individuals are seeking examination for Master Electrician certification.

• Application for Examination - Master Electrician: Tomas Ruiz De Gamba
• Application for Examination - Master Electrician: Gale Brent Short III

Tourist Development Council

The Escambia County Tourist Development Council will review several funding requests for local infrastructure and sports facilities. The body will also discuss the status of available funds and a letter to the Florida Department of Revenue.

• John R. Jones Stadium Complex request for $25,000,000
• Beach Renourishment request for $9,200,000
• Pensacola Beach Gateway Project request for $2,500,000
• UWF Football Stadium request for $2,000,000
• Discussion regarding Gen. Chappie James Memorial Plaza

Marine Advisory Committee

The committee will approve minutes from its March 10 and February 10, 2025 meetings. It will consider a 2025 Diving Safety Symposium featuring expert panels on diving safety. The group will receive updates on an underwater military heritage reef and trail, a Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation long‑term vessel study, and potential paddlecraft launch facilities linked to the Pensacola Bay Living Shoreline project. The meeting also includes a public forum before adjournment.

• Approve March 10, 2025 minutes
• Approve February 10, 2025 minutes
• Discuss 2025 Diving Safety Symposium panel
• Update on Underwater Military Heritage Reef and educational programs
• Update on vessel study, ordinance options for abandoned vessels, and paddlecraft launch facilities

Development Review Committee

The Development Review Committee will consider a series of final development applications, including projects such as Chipotle on Michigan Avenue and the Helms Ranch Subdivision. A pre‑application meeting for Blalock Insurance Agency will be held at 1:10 PM. The committee will also review initial applications that are for staff internal review only and not open to the public.

• Chipotle – 3200 Block Michigan Avenue (D1 SP 24124841PSP)
• Blue Angel Station Lot 4 – 500 Blue Angel Pkwy (D2 SP 24124753PSP)
• New Tidal Wave Auto Spa – 150 N. Blue Angel Pkwy (D1 SP 2501278PSP)
• Helms Ranch Subdivision – Helms Road, 385 lots (D1 CP 24052007PSD‑CP)
• Klondike Rd MSD – 8200 Klondike Road (D1 MSD 2503951PSD‑MSD)

Planning Board

The Planning Board will hold a public hearing to review and recommend Ordinance SSA-2025-01, which amends the Future Land Use (FLU) Map. The amendment would change the FLU category of a 1.67‑acre parcel on Gulf Beach Highway from Commercial to Mixed‑Use Suburban. The board will also approve the March 4, 2025 meeting minutes and schedule the next regular meeting.

• Review and recommendation of Ordinance SSA-2025-01 to amend the Future Land Use Map for a 1.67‑acre parcel on Gulf Beach Highway, changing its category from Commercial to Mixed‑Use Suburban
• Approval of minutes from the March 4, 2025 Planning Board regular meeting
• Acceptance of the Planning Board meeting packet
• Scheduling of the next regular Planning Board meeting on May 6, 2025 at 8:30 a.m.
• Public forum for community input

The Planning Board waived the legal advertisement reading, approved the March 4 minutes, and accepted the meeting packet, each by a 6‑0 vote. The Board also voted unanimously to recommend to the County Commissioners an amendment to the Future Land Use map changing a Gulf Beach Highway parcel from Commercial to Mixed‑Use Suburban. All motions were carried without opposition.

• Waived legal advertisement reading (6-0)
• Approved March 4, 2025 meeting minutes (6-0)
• Accepted meeting packet (6-0)
• Recommended FLU map amendment for Gulf Beach Highway parcel to BCC (6-0)

Community Redevelopment Agency

The Escambia County Redevelopment Agency board will approve a $10,000 Residential Improvement Grant for window and exterior door replacement at 1282 Mahogany Mill Road for the Norberg Family Trust. It will also cancel two Residential Rehab Grant program liens—$4,920 for roof replacement at 3600 Market Street (Sherry Curry) and $4,081 for a septic sewer connection at 207 Brown Road (Darrell B. Camp)—after the recipients met two‑year compliance. Routine consent items such as the March 6, 2025 meeting minutes will be accepted and the chairman authorized to sign related documents.

• Approve $10,000 Residential Improvement Grant for window and door replacement at 1282 Mahogany Mill Road (Norberg Family Trust)
• Cancel $4,920 Residential Rehab Grant lien for roof replacement at 3600 Market Street (Sherry Curry) after compliance
• Cancel $4,081 Residential Rehab Grant lien for septic sewer connection at 207 Brown Road (Darrell B. Camp) after compliance
• Accept March 6, 2025 Community Redevelopment Agency meeting minutes
• Authorize chairman to sign funding, lien, and cancellation documents

Committee of the Whole Workshop

The Committee of the Whole will meet on April 3, 2025 at the Ernie Lee Magaha Government Building. The board will continue its discussion of proposed upgrades and renovations to the Pensacola Bay Center. No decisions or votes are indicated in the agenda.

• Discussion of upgrades and renovations to the Pensacola Bay Center

The Committee of the Whole met on March 6, 2025 to review updates on the Pensacola Bay Center upgrades. Commissioners and staff heard presentations on project scope, financing options, and potential additions such as a second ice sheet and event space. The board discussed maintenance cost estimates and possible funding partners, but no formal actions were approved, denied, or tabled.

Board of County Commissioners

The Escambia County Board of County Commissioners will hold a regular meeting on April 3, 2025. The meeting will include a public forum for citizens to address items not on the official agenda. The session is scheduled to begin at 4:30 PM at the Ernie Lee Magaha Government Building.

• Gary Sansing Public Forum for non-agenda items
• Public comment period for agenda items
• Meeting held at Ernie Lee Magaha Government Building

The Board called the Gary Sansing Public Forum to order at 4:30 p.m. and heard comments from three speakers. The meeting was adjourned at 4:37 p.m. No substantive decisions, approvals, or denials were recorded.

Board of County Commissioners

The commissioners will vote on the Cypress Cove Subdivision Street Lighting Municipal Services Benefit Unit Ordinance and authorize a contract with Florida Power and Light for installation and maintenance. They will also ratify the collective bargaining agreement with the Florida Police Benevolent Association and adopt a resolution for a temporary closure of State Road 295. Additional actions include approving grant funding for residential improvements and scheduling upcoming public hearings on land‑use changes.

• Adopt Cypress Cove Subdivision Street Lighting MSBU Ordinance and approve contract with Florida Power and Light
• Ratify Collective Bargaining Agreement with the Florida Police Benevolent Association
• Adopt resolution authorizing temporary road closure on State Road 295 (New Warrington Road Spur)
• Approve $10,000 Residential Improvement Grant for the Norberg Family Trust (replacement windows and exterior doors)
• Schedule public hearings: April 17 for 800 BLK Well Line Road parcel and May 1 for 9068 Gulf Beach Highway amendment

The Board adopted Ordinance 2025-14 creating the Cypress Cove Subdivision Street Lighting Municipal Services Benefit Unit and found the lighting benefits lots in the district. It also approved the Chair to execute the contract with Florida Power and Light for installation, operation, and maintenance of the lights. Both motions passed unanimously (4‑0) with Commissioner May temporarily out of the chamber.

• Adopted Cypress Cove Subdivision Street Lighting MSBU Ordinance (2025-14) – 4‑0
• Approved Chair to sign contract with Florida Power and Light for street lighting – 4‑0
• Adopted resolution authorizing temporary road closure on SR 295 (New Warrington Road Spur) – 4‑0
• Waived reading of legal advertisements for public hearing notices – 4‑0
• Adopted proclamation honoring Nick Watley as Employee of the Month – unanimous
• Approved scheduling of public hearings for land‑use matters on April 17 and May 1 – unanimous
• Ratified collective bargaining agreement with Florida Police Benevolent Association – unanimous
• Cancelled two Residential Rehab Grant Program liens for Sherry Curry and Darrell B. Camp – unanimous

Contractor Competency

The Escambia County Competency Board will review applications for contractor examinations and hold disciplinary hearings for three licensees facing complaints.

• Review of contractor applications for examination
• Disciplinary hearing for Wade L. Hunter III
• Disciplinary hearing for My D. Tran
• Probable cause hearing for Bret Smith
• Approval of March 5, 2025 minutes

Development Review Committee

The committee will review final applications for four development projects and hold pre-application meetings for four others. Staff will also conduct internal reviews for five additional projects.

• Final application for Pathstone Commercial Subdivision at SE Corner of 9 Mile Rd
• Final application for Blue Angel Center at 6881 N. Blue Angel Pkwy
• Final application for Schneider Farms Subdivision at 1000 Blk Highway 97
• Final application for Fallschase at Pathstone Phase Three at 8787 Pathstone Blvd
• Pre-application meetings for Gulf Coast Center for Parenting, Houndstown USA, Dufrene Lumber Sheds, and ACA Pre-K

Opioid Abatement Board

The Escambia County Opioid Abatement Funding Advisory Board will approve the FY24‑25 budget, allocating $2,221,219 to five community applicants. It will also review and adopt the revised scope of work for Waterfront Mission and discuss reporting requirements for awardees. The board will consider the implementation plan and timeline for FY25‑26 funding applications.

• Approve $2,221,219 in FY24‑25 funding: $500,000 to Community Health Northwest Florida, $775,000 to Ministry Village at Olive, $338,878 to Waterfront Mission, $258,264 to Lakeview Center CAT, $349,077 to Lakeview Center OPUS
• Review and approve the revised Waterfront Mission Scope of Work
• Discuss and approve the Opioid Abatement Implementation Plan for FY25‑26
• Approve the FY25‑26 Notice of Funding Availability timeline (June 5 2025 release through October 10 2025 review)
• Approve prior meeting minutes from January 6 2025

Development Review Committee

The Development Review Committee will consider final DRC applications for Rustic Rooster Market, Navy Crossing, Waffle House, and Sanctuary Phase 3. It will hold pre‑application meetings for The Foundry, Giese Lane Apartments, Black Optix Tint, Longleaf Food Truck Court, and Grow Drive Multi‑Unit Flex Space. Staff will internally review initial DRC applications, which are not for public discussion. Additional items include instructions for requesting project documents.

• Final DRC application: Rustic Rooster Market, 10251 Highway 97
• Final DRC application: Navy Crossing, Hwy 98
• Final DRC application: Waffle House, 6034 W 9 Mile Road
• Final DRC application: Sanctuary Phase 3, Coweta Road
• Pre‑application meeting: The Foundry, 3161 Barrancas Ave

Value Adjustment Board

The Escambia County Value Adjustment Board will meet to review and approve recommended decisions from Special Magistrates regarding 2024 tax year petitions. The board will also elect officers for the 2025 tax year and approve minutes from an organizational meeting.

• Review and approve Special Magistrates' recommended decisions for 2024 tax year
• Elect Chairman and Vice Chairman for 2025 tax year
• Approve minutes from August 5, 2024, organizational meeting
• Public comment period available
• Meeting held at Ernie Lee Magaha Government Building

Board of County Commissioners

The Escambia County Board of County Commissioners' public forum on March 25, 2025 will handle only procedural matters. The agenda includes a Call to Order that sets cell‑phone and conduct rules, and a Speakers item that explains sign‑up procedures and a three‑minute limit per speaker. No policy decisions, contracts, or ordinances are scheduled for discussion. Residents needing accessibility assistance are directed to the ADA Coordinator.

• Call to Order – establishes cell‑phone policy, conduct expectations, and meeting start time
• Speakers – outlines sign‑up process, three‑minute limit per speaker, and possible early closure
• ADA Accessibility – provides contact email ([email protected]) and phone (850‑595‑1637) for agenda access assistance

Commissioner Michael S. Kohler called the Gary Sansing Public Forum to order at 8:31 a.m. The board heard comments from five members of the public. The meeting was adjourned at 8:47 a.m. No decisions, approvals, or denials were recorded.

Board of County Commissioners

The Escambia County Board of Commissioners will adopt an ordinance amending the Land Development Code to permit state‑licensed pari‑mutuel facilities and set distance requirements. It will also adopt an ordinance removing a parcel on Harvest Hill Road from the Mid‑West Sector Plan and assigning it a Mixed‑Use Suburban future land use. Additional actions include approving the final plat for the Iron Rock Phase Two subdivision with new street names, accepting Tourist Development Tax collections of $765,190 for February 2025, and reappointing Frederick J. Grant to the County Housing Finance Authority for a four‑year term.

• Adopt ordinance amending LDC to identify state‑licensed pari‑mutuel cardrooms as a permitted use and create distance requirements
• Adopt ordinance removing 1.79‑acre parcel on Harvest Hill Road from Mid‑West Sector Plan and assigning Mixed‑Use Suburban FLU
• Approve final plat for Iron Rock Phase Two subdivision and name new streets Royal Fern Lane and Mountain Laurel Trail
• Accept Tourist Development Tax collections: $765,190 received in February 2025 (1.6% increase over 2024)
• Reappoint Frederick J. Grant to Escambia County Housing Finance Authority for a four‑year term (Aug 1 2025 – Jul 31 2029)

The Board adopted three proclamations for March 2025, including Purchasing Month, Red Cross Month, and a tribute to Gwen McCrae. It approved Ordinance 2025‑12, allowing state‑licensed pari‑mutuel cardrooms, passing 4‑1. Additional actions included a unanimous approval of a parcel removal from the Mid‑West Sector Plan, the final plat and street names for Iron Rock Phase Two, a conservation easement on Perdido Key Drive, and revisions to the Information Technology Use Agreement policy.

• Adopted proclamation declaring March 2025 "Purchasing Month" (unanimous)
• Adopted proclamation declaring March 2025 "Red Cross Month" (unanimous)
• Adopted proclamation honoring Gwen McCrae (unanimous)
• Adopted Ordinance 2025‑12 permitting state‑licensed pari‑mutuel facilities (4‑1)
• Adopted Ordinance 2025‑13 removing a parcel from the Mid‑West Sector Plan (unanimous)
• Approved final plat for Iron Rock Phase Two and street names "Royal Fern Lane" and "Mountain Laurel Trail" (unanimous)
• Approved conservation easement for 16297 Perdido Key Drive (unanimous)
• Adopted revisions to the Information Technology Use Agreement policy (unanimous)

Board of Adjustment

The Escambia County Board of Adjustment will review two development cases: a drive‑through request within 200 ft of LDR zoning at 12385 Sorrento Rd., and an on‑premise alcohol consumption request within 1,000 ft of a place of worship at 8860 Pine Forest Rd. The board will also approve the January 15, 2025 meeting minutes and accept the meeting package as evidence. Procedural items such as proof of publication and staff swearing‑in will be addressed.

• Consideration of Case CU-2025-01: drive‑through request at 12385 Sorrento Rd.
• Consideration of Case CU-2025-02: on‑premise alcohol request at 8860 Pine Forest Rd.
• Approval of meeting minutes from the January 15, 2025 Board of Adjustment meeting.
• Acceptance of the BOA meeting package with Development Services staff findings‑of‑fact into evidence.
• Proof of publication waiver for the legal advertisement.

Development Review Committee

The Development Review Committee will vote on three final DRC applications: a warehouse at 2530 Copter Road, an automotive parking lot at 420 Airport Blvd, and an addition to Upward Church at 9859 N. Davis Highway. The meeting also includes scheduled pre‑application meetings for projects on Mobile Highway and Lillian Highway. Staff will conduct internal reviews of additional DRC applications, which are not open to the public. Contact information is provided for requesting project documents.

• Final DRC application – D4 SP 24114539PSP Copter Road Warehouse, 2530 Copter Road
• Final DRC application – D4 SP 2502476PSP East Hill Automotive Parking Lot, 420 Airport Blvd
• Final DRC application – D5 SP 24104286PSP Upward Church Building Addition, 9859 N. Davis Highway
• Pre‑application meeting – D2 PAS Take 5 OiI Change – Pensacola, 4871 Mobile Hwy (1:00 PM)
• Pre‑application meeting – D1 PAS Mobile Highway Sportsplex, 6570 Mobile Hwy (1:20 PM)

Tourist Development Council

The Escambia County Tourist Development Council will consider the FY2025 funding request of $100,000 for the Pensacola Navy Days event. The council will also discuss the County IT Use Policy and receive an update on the Chappie James Foundation Memorial Plaza, including an economic impact assessment and a proposed letter to BCC and FDOR. A public forum and closing remarks will conclude the meeting.

• Review of FY2025 Navy Days funding request ($100,000) – presented by Todd Thomson
• Discussion of County IT Use Policy
• Update on General Chappie James Foundation Memorial Plaza and Haas Center economic impact assessment
• Proposed letter to BCC and FDOR regarding the memorial plaza
• Public forum for tourist promotion partners and application instructions

Development Review Committee

The Development Review Committee will consider two final development applications: the Iron Rock Phase 2 project in District 5 (FP 2501134PSD-FP) and the GAC Treatment project at 2900 W. Avery Street in District 3 (SP 2501273PSP). The committee will also hold pre‑application meetings for several pending projects, including a Wayne Dalton addition at 3395 Addison Drive, a World Gym at 1000 Blk Highway 29, and Spanish Landing‑East at 304 Fort Pickens Road. Additional items note internal staff review of initial applications and how to request project documents.

• Final DRC Application: Iron Rock Phase 2, D5 FP 2501134PSD-FP
• Final DRC Application: GAC Treatment, 2900 W. Avery Street, D3 SP 2501273PSP
• Pre‑application meeting: Wayne Dalton Addition, 3395 Addison Drive, D4 PAS 1:00 PM
• Pre‑application meeting: World Gym, 1000 Blk Highway 29, D5 PAS 1:45 PM
• Pre‑application meeting: Spanish Landing‑East, 304 Fort Pickens Road, D4 PAS 2:00 PM

Marine Advisory Committee

The Marine Advisory Committee will approve minutes from meetings on February 10, 2025; January 13, 2025; and November 12, 2024. It will discuss updates on an underwater military heritage reef and trail, a Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission vessel study and related ordinance options, potential paddlecraft launch facilities, and the 2025 Diving Safety Symposium. The committee will conduct elections for its 2025 members and provide a public forum before adjourning.

• Approval of February 10, 2025 meeting minutes
• Approval of January 13, 2025 meeting minutes
• Approval of November 12, 2024 meeting minutes
• Updates on an underwater military heritage reef and trail
• Marine Advisory Committee elections for 2025

Community Redevelopment Agency

The Escambia County Community Redevelopment Agency will consider approving funding agreements for residential improvement projects and canceling liens for completed rehab grants.

• Approve $2,250 grant for privacy fence at 1205 Dexter Avenue
• Approve $6,823 grant for HVAC conversion at 403 Northwest Syrcle Drive
• Approve $16,529 grant for roof at 1004 West Cross Street
• Cancel liens for five completed residential rehab projects
• Authorize Chairman to sign funding and lien agreements

Committee of the Whole Workshop

The Board of County Commissioners will hold a workshop to discuss renovations and upgrades to the Pensacola Bay Center.

• Discussion concerning Pensacola Bay Center upgrades/renovations

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 or decisions are listed.

Board of County Commissioners

The Escambia County Board of County Commissioners will consider rezoning cases, an ordinance on fireworks, and a $121,157 justice assistance grant. The meeting also includes proclamations and a public hearing on a utility easement.

• Public Hearing: Petition to vacate 100-foot easement off Klondike Road
• Public Hearing: Ordinance repealing county employee elective office rules
• Public Hearing: Ordinance amending fireworks use on designated holidays
• Public Hearing: Ordinance amending zoning map for 810 Neal Road (LDR to LDMU)
• Public Hearing: Ordinance amending zoning map for off Highway 297A (LDR to MDR)

Contractor Competency

The Escambia County Contractor Competency Board will hold probable cause hearings on two contractor complaints. It will also review three contractor applications for examination or additional qualification. The meeting includes routine items such as minutes approval and a public forum.

• Probable cause hearing: Bret Smith dba Apexx Plumbing, LLC – CCB Complaint No. 25011COM – complaint by Michael Dolezal, 3400 W Lee St., Pensacola
• Probable cause hearing: My D. Tran dba M & H Construction Services, LLC – CCB Complaint No. 250213COM – complaint by Lin Yang Li dba Lets Meat Korean BBQ LLC, 6235 N Davis Hwy., Pensacola
• Contractor application: Mark J. Casson – Qualify an Additional Entity – RG291104082
• Contractor application: William T. Robins, III – Application for Examination – Building Contractor
• Contractor application: James T. Cobb – Application for Examination – Doors, Windows, Siding

Development Review Committee

The Development Review Committee will review final applications for three projects: W Nine Mile Warehouses Phase II at 2041 W. Nine Mile Road, MSD Gulf Beach Hwy at 10605 Gulf Beach Hwy (five lots), and Credit Union Service Organization at 311 Terry Drive, which is in a Community Redevelopment Area. The committee will also hold pre‑application meetings for two pending projects: Angelo Warehouse at 10480 N Palafox St and Molino Borrow Pit at 803 Highway 97. Staff will conduct internal review of four initial applications (Sanctuary Phase 3, Blue Angel Center, Core & Main Metal Building Addition, Fallschase at Pathstone Phase Three). Additional items include instructions for requesting project documents.

• Final DRC: W Nine Mile Warehouses Phase II – 2041 W. Nine Mile Road
• Final DRC: MSD Gulf Beach Hwy – 10605 Gulf Beach Hwy (5 lots)
• Final DRC: Credit Union Service Organization – 311 Terry Drive (CRA)
• Pre‑Application meeting: Angelo Warehouse – 10480 N Palafox St
• Pre‑Application meeting: Molino Borrow Pit – 803 Highway 97

Planning Board

The Planning Board will hold a public hearing to review a proposed ordinance regarding state-licensed pari-mutuel cardrooms. The board will consider recommending changes to the Land Development Code to define these facilities and establish distance requirements.

• Public hearing on amending Chapter 3, Section 3-2.11 and Chapter 6, Section 6-0.3 to identify pari-mutuel cardrooms as a permitted use
• Proposed creation of Chapter 4, Section 4-7.17 to establish distance requirements for pari-mutuel facilities

Development Review Committee

The Development Review Committee will vote on several final DRC applications, including the Maple Farms Minor Subdivision and other residential and commercial projects. The committee will also hold pre‑application meetings for six proposed developments, ranging from a Magnolia Trail site to a Chick‑Fil‑A location. Internal staff will review additional applications that are not part of the public agenda. Contact information is provided for public record requests.

• Final DRC approval of Maple Farms Minor Subdivision, 4 lots, 8161 N. Hwy 29 (D5 MSD 25012)
• Final DRC approval of Piper's Landing, 64 lots, 2683 Stratford Rd (D1 PP 24041366 & D1 CP 24041365)
• Final DRC approval of Broad Street Commercial Building, 7999 Pensacola Blvd (D3 SP 21052204)
• Pre‑application meeting for Magnolia Trail, 1200 N 57th Ave (2:00 PM)
• Pre‑application meeting for Chick‑Fil‑A E Nine Mile, 1710 E Nine Mile Rd (2:00 PM)

Board of County Commissioners

The Escambia County Board of County Commissioners will hold a regular meeting and a public forum at the Ernie Lee Magaha Government Building. The agenda includes a call to order and a public forum for citizens to speak on non-agenda items.

• Call to Order
• Gary Sansing Public Forum
• Public speaking sign-up at Chambers
• Cell phone policy in effect

Community Redevelopment Agency

The Escambia County Community Redevelopment Agency Board will accept the January 9, 2025 meeting minutes. It will approve two Residential Roof Program funding and lien agreements for 3002 West Lee Street ($9,800.28) and 195 Overlook Drive ($13,339.17). The Board will also approve the cancellation of six Residential Rehab Grant Program liens, totaling $35,267 across properties on Lakewood Road, E. Winthrop Avenue, Flannan Road, South First Street, and W. Gadsen Street. The Chairman will be authorized to sign all related documents.

• Accept Jan 9, 2025 CRA meeting minutes for filing.
• Approve Residential Roof Program funding and lien agreements for 3002 West Lee Street ($9,800.28) and 195 Overlook Drive ($13,339.17).
• Authorize Chairman to sign the roof program funding and lien agreements.
• Approve cancellation of six Residential Rehab Grant Program liens with amounts: $6,000 (Lakewood Rd), $5,750 (Lakewood Rd), $4,390 (Winthrop Ave), $3,782 (Flannan Rd), $6,000 (South First St), $5,308 (W. Gadsen St).
• Authorize Chairman to execute the lien cancellation documents.

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will hold public hearings on designating Myrtle Grove as a redevelopment area and creating a municipal services benefit unit for Bridle Pines Lane roadway improvements. The body will also review updates to stormwater management design standards.

• Public hearing to designate Myrtle Grove as a redevelopment area due to blight and affordable housing shortages
• Ordinance to create the Bridle Pines Lane Roadway Improvements Municipal Services Benefit Unit
• Ordinance amending stormwater quantity and pond slope design standards in the Land Development Code
• Noise abatement ordinance waiver for the Flora-Bama Mullet Toss (April 25-27, 2025)
• Tourist Development Tax collections for January 2025 totaled $891,761

Board of Adjustment

The Escambia County Board of Adjustment will meet to review one specific land-use case. The board will determine if a drive-through is permitted near a specific zoning area.

• Case No. CU-2025-01: Request for a drive-through within 200 ft of LDR zoning at 12385 Sorrento Rd

Development Review Committee

The committee is reviewing final applications for three development projects and holding pre-application meetings for three others. One initial application is scheduled for internal staff review only.

• Final application for Carrington Phase 2, 500 Blk Quintette Road (82 Lots)
• Final application for Credit Union Service Organization, 311 Terry Drive
• Final application for Lexington Terrace Improvement Plans, 700 S. Old Corry Field Road
• Pre-application meeting for Old Chemstrand Road Project, 1000 Conference Rd
• Pre-application meeting for Liv Away Suites Pensacola, 7000 Plantation Road

Electrical Examiner

The Escambia County Board of Electrical Examiners will approve the minutes from its October 15, 2024 meeting. It will review three applications for journeyman electrician examinations. The board will also discuss the experience requirements for future applicants. A public forum and status report are included on the agenda.

• Approval of BOEE Minutes – October 15, 2024
• Application for Examination – Trent Dyer (Journeyman Electrician)
• Application for Examination – Clinton H. Rupprecht (Journeyman Electrician)
• Application for Examination – Connor Riley (Journeyman Electrician)
• Discussion of Experience Requirements for Applicants

Tourist Development Council

The Escambia County Tourist Development Council will review meeting minutes, discuss policies, and present annual reports from partner agencies including Visit Pensacola and the Pensacola Sports Council.

• Approval of December 2024 meeting minutes
• Review of annual reports from Visit Pensacola and Pensacola Sports
• Discussion on Chappie James Memorial Plaza
• Presentation on Pensacola Bay Center updates
• Election of Vice Chair

Development Review Committee

The Development Review Committee will vote on final DRC applications for several proposed sites, including a credit union, a leisure lake development, a Dollar General store, and a yacht harbor pool addition. The meeting will also hold pre‑application discussions for a solar project, an apartment building, an auto service business, and an RV park. Internal staff will review additional initial applications that are not open to the public. The committee will address any document requests for the listed projects.

• Credit Union Service Organization, 311 Terry Drive – final DRC application
• Leisure Lakes, 5565 W. Nine Mile Rd – final DRC application
• Dollar General #31220, 4161 Bauer Road – final DRC application
• Sparkleberry Solar, 9800 Pilgrim Trail – pre‑application meeting
• Fowler Ave Apartments, 9200 Fowler Ave – pre‑application meeting

Committee of the Whole Workshop

The Committee of the Whole will hold a discussion about the OLF-8 property. No other actions or decisions are listed on the agenda.

• Discussion concerning OLF-8 property

Board of County Commissioners

The meeting is a Gary Sansing Public Forum for citizens to address topics not on the regular Board agenda. No formal decisions or agenda items are listed. The agenda consists of a call‑to‑order, speaker procedures, and an accessibility notice. No other business is scheduled.

Board of County Commissioners

The Escambia County Board of County Commissioners will adopt several proclamations honoring retirees and an employee of the month. It will schedule and hear public hearings on a stormwater ordinance amendment and two rezoning cases, and will approve an amendment to the Little Sabine Bay Restoration Project grant. Additional actions include approving property disposals, an underground easement to Florida Power & Light, and ratifying fire‑fighter MOUs.

• Adopt proclamations honoring retiring employees and Emergency Communications Dispatcher as Employee of the Month
• Public hearing on Feb 20, 2025 to amend the Stormwater Ordinance in the Design Standards Manual
• Public hearings on Feb 6, 2025 to rezone 5200‑5600 block N Blue Angel Parkway (MDR to HDMU) and 810 Neal Road (LDR to LDMU)
• Approve Amendment #1 to the U.S. Treasury RESTORE Act grant for the Little Sabine Bay Restoration Project
• Approve underground easement conveyance at the corner of Beverly Parkway and North "W" Street to Florida Power & Light

Contractor Competency

The Competency Board will meet to review four contractor license applications. The board will also hold disciplinary hearings for two contractors regarding complaints from a business and a homeowner.

• Examination application for Joshua Campbell (Demolition)
• Reciprocity application for Stephen Andrews
• License reinstatement applications for Timothy Sanders and Michael Carroll
• Disciplinary hearing for My D Tran (M & H Construction Services, LLC) regarding 6235 N Davis Hwy.
• Disciplinary hearing for Mark P Nunez (Creekwood Builders, LLC) regarding 4685 Scenic Ct.

Development Review Committee

The committee is reviewing final applications for projects at Davis Run and McKinnon Lane. The meeting includes pre-application discussions for several commercial sites, including a credit union and auto shops. Some initial applications are for internal staff review only.

• Final application for Huckleberry Minor Subdivision, 350 McKinnon Lane (5 Lots)
• Final applications for Davis Run at Dog Track & Gulf Beach Hwy
• Pre-application meeting for Champions First Credit Union, 19 Littleton Street
• Pre-application meeting for Autozone, 9500 W Highway 98
• Pre-application meeting for 7Brew, 300 E 9 Mile Road

Planning Board

The Escambia County Planning Board will convene to review and approve minutes from a previous meeting and hold a public hearing on a rezoning request for a 4.95-acre property on Neal Road.

• Review and approve minutes from January 7, 2025, Planning Board meeting
• Public hearing for Case No. Z-2024-20: 810 Neal Road
• Rezoning from Low Density Residential (4 du/acre) to Low Density Mixed-Use (7 du/acre)

Planning Board

The Planning Board will hold a public hearing to review a request to change the land use category of a property on Highway 29. The board will also hold a discussion regarding pari-mutuel matters.

• Case No. OSP-2025-01: Proposed land use change from Regional Employment and Wetlands to Rural Community for 2.51 (+/-) acres at 2300 N Hwy 29 BLK
• Discussion on Pari-Mutuel

Development Review Committee

The Development Review Committee meeting on Jan 29, 2025 will consider final DRC applications for projects such as Helms Road MSD, Bayou Bluffs Subdivision, Circle K – Navy & Barrancas, Main Street Urgent Care, and 9 Mile Plaza. The committee will also hold pre‑application meetings for projects including Southwind Marina, Core & Main metal building addition, a new warehouse, an online used‑auto sale, and cottages on Waring Road. Initial DRC applications listed for internal staff review will not be discussed publicly. Additional items provide contact information for requesting project documents.

• Final DRC application – Helms Road MSD (D1 MSD 24104031PSD-MSD)
• Final DRC application – Bayou Bluffs Subdivision, 7400 Woodside Rd, 85 Lots (D1 PP 24083179PSD-PP)
• Final DRC application – Circle K – Navy & Barrancas, 1420 W Nine Mile Rd (D2 SP 24093707PSP)
• Final DRC application – Main Street Urgent Care, 10251 Sorrento Road (D2 SP 24072945PSP)
• Pre‑application meeting – Southwind Marina DRC, 10121 Sinton Drive (D2 PAS 1:00 PM)

Board of County Commissioners

The Escambia County Board of County Commissioners will hold a regular meeting on January 22, 2025, at the Ernie Lee Magaha Government Building. The agenda includes a public forum for non-agenda items and standard procedural items.

• Gary Sansing Public Forum for non-agenda items
• Call to Order
• Speakers sign-up and conduct rules
• Meeting location: Ernie Lee Magaha Government Building

Board of County Commissioners

The Escambia County Board of County Commissioners will adopt several items, including proclamations honoring retiring employees, a waiver of the legal advertisement reading, and public hearings to adopt a municipal services benefit unit for Bridle Pines Lane and a redevelopment resolution for Myrtle Grove. The Board will also amend storm‑water design standards in the Land Development Code, consider rezoning 7200 Block Maxam Street, and approve an amendment to the RESTORE Act grant for the Little Sabine Bay Restoration Project. Additional actions include ratifying fire‑union MOUs, approving property disposals, granting an easement to Florida Power & Light, supporting the US Bicycle Route 90 realignment, and appointing members to the Escambia‑Pensacola Human Relations Commission.

• Adopt Ordinance creating the Bridle Pines Lane Roadway Improvements Municipal Services Benefit Unit
• Adopt Resolution designating the Myrtle Grove area as a redevelopment zone
• Amend storm‑water quantity and pond design standards in the Land Development Code
• Rezone 7200 Block Maxam Street from High Density Mixed‑Use to Heavy Commercial/Light Industrial
• Approve Amendment #1 to the RESTORE Act grant for the Little Sabine Bay Restoration Project

Development Review Committee

The Development Review Committee will consider final DRC applications for projects such as Helms Road, Cross Faith Church Portables, Bayou Bluffs Subdivision, Circle K – Navy & Barrancas, Main Street Urgent Care, and 9 Mile Plaza. The committee will also hold pre‑application meetings for Southwind Marina, Core & Main metal building addition, a new warehouse, an online used auto sale, and cottages on Waring. Staff will conduct an internal review of initial DRC applications for River Road, Murphy Pensacola, Chemstrand Minor Subdivision, and Gulf Beach Hwy Minor Subdivision, and additional items will be discussed.

• Final DRC – Bayou Bluffs Subdivision, 7400 Woodside Rd, 85 Lots (District 1)
• Final DRC – Cross Faith Church Portables, 5701 N Highway 29 (District 5)
• Pre‑Application – Southwind Marina DRC, 10121 Sinton Drive
• Pre‑Application – Core & Main metal building addition, 8782 Paul Starr Drive
• Initial DRC (staff review) – River Road MSD, 14901 River Road

Board of Adjustment

The Escambia County Board of Adjustment will conduct its regular meeting, including routine items such as swearing in staff, accepting the meeting package as evidence, and approving the December 18, 2024 minutes. The board will also consider Case V-2025-01, a request to allow additional signage in RMU zoning at an address on Pensacola Blvd. The request is submitted by agents for DGS Holdings Limited Partnership, the property owner.

• Consideration of Case V-2025-01: request for additional signage in RMU zoning at Pensacola Blvd (requested by agents for DGS Holdings Limited Partnership)
• Approval of the meeting minutes from the December 18, 2024 Board of Adjustment meeting
• Swearing in of staff and acceptance of staff as expert witness
• Proof of publication waiver for the legal advertisement
• Announcement of the next Board of Adjustment meeting on February 19, 2025

Development Review Committee

The committee is reviewing final applications for three site plans and holding pre-application meetings for three projects. Staff will also conduct internal reviews for four additional projects including a Chipotle and a commercial subdivision.

• Final application for Canal Drive Eatery Bathroom at 13515 Canal Drive
• Final application for Thibodeaux Warehouse at 6016 Hilburn Road
• Final application for Circle K at 4 E Quintette Rd
• Pre-application for Klondike Road Minor Subdivision (5 lots)
• Internal review for Pathstone Commercial Subdivision at SE Corner of 9 Mile Rd (5 lots)

Marine Advisory Committee

The Marine Advisory Committee will approve minutes from its November 12, 2024 and October 14, 2024 meetings. Members will receive a status report on the Clean Vessel Act survey and an update on the Pensacola Bay Living Shoreline Project. The agenda includes discussions on the FWC Long-Term Vessel Study, an underwater military heritage reef and trail, and the Bluff Line Project. The committee will also consider an artificial reefs grant.

• Approval of 12 November 2024 minutes
• Approval of 14 October 2024 minutes
• Clean Vessel Act survey status report
• Update on Pensacola Bay Living Shoreline Project
• Discussion of artificial reefs grant

Community Redevelopment Agency

The Escambia County Redevelopment Agency is meeting to approve funding and lien agreements for home improvements and roof replacements. The board will also consider canceling liens for three residents who have met program compliance requirements.

• Residential Improvement Grants: $4,706 for HVAC (203 Ruth Street), $10,000 for windows (606 Rue Max Street), and $4,554 for roof (431 Southeast Baublits Drive)
• Residential Roof Program: $9,800 grant for 6211 Luther Street
• Cancellation of Residential Rehab Grant Program Liens for properties at 607 Lakewood Road, 205 Southeast Kalash Road, and 401 Bryant Road

Board of County Commissioners

The Gary Sansing Public Forum will open with a call to order and establish speaker time limits. No agenda items or decisions are scheduled for this meeting. An ADA accessibility notice is included for attendees who use assistive technology.

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will hold public hearings to create street lighting benefit units for three subdivisions and review several land use and zoning amendments. The meeting also includes the adoption of proclamations and a review of the county's investment report.

• Proposed street lighting MSBU ordinances and Florida Power and Light contracts for Ledgestone, Madelyn Woods, and Bellview Pointe subdivisions
• Rezoning Case Z-2024-21 for 0.15 acres at 13500 Blk Perdido Key Drive from Medium Density Residential to Commercial
• Future Land Use Map amendment (SSA-2024-04) for 4.29 acres on Terry Drive from Commercial to Mixed-Use Urban
• Proposed update to the Coastal Management Element of the Comprehensive Plan: 2030 regarding sea level rise
• Approval of a $25,000 Public Official Bond for Sheriff Chip W. Simmons

Contractor Competency

The Escambia County Competency Board will review two contractor applications and hold two restitution-only disciplinary hearings. The board will also approve minutes from the December 4, 2024 meeting.

• Application to qualify an additional entity for Brian Ward (RC29027924)
• Residential Contractor examination application for Brent Hunter
• Restitution-only hearing for Wade L. Hunter, III (Lee Hunter Construction, LLC) regarding 215 Berry Rd.
• Restitution-only hearing for Wade L. Hunter, III (Lee Hunter Construction, LLC) regarding 6561 Oakcliff Rd.

Development Review Committee

The Development Review Committee will consider final DRC applications for four projects: Jiffy Lube at 4455 W Fairfield Road, Pensacola State College Soccer Complex at 1050 Underwood Ave, ECUA Well GAC Treatment System at 3015 West Nine Mile Rd, and Perdido Key Medical Use Building at 13139 Sorrento Rd. The committee will also hold pre‑application meetings for several proposed projects, and staff will internally review initial applications (not for public discussion). Additional items provide contact information for requesting project documents.

• Final DRC application – Jiffy Lube, 4455 W Fairfield Road
• Final DRC application – Pensacola State College Soccer Complex, 1050 Underwood Ave
• Final DRC application – ECUA Well GAC Treatment System, 3015 West Nine Mile Rd
• Final DRC application – Perdido Key Medical Use Building, 13139 Sorrento Rd
• Pre‑application meeting – Seminole Bend II, 10700 Blk Beulah Road

Planning Board

The Escambia County Planning Board is meeting to hold a public hearing regarding a rezoning request. The board will consider changing the zoning designation for two parcels of land to allow for higher density mixed-use development.

• Case No. Z-2025-01: Request to rezone 6.59 (+/-) acres at 5200 and 5600 BLK N Blue Angel Parkway from Medium Density Residential (10 du/acre) to High Density Mixed-Use (25 du/acre)

Planning Board

The Planning Board will hold a public hearing on an ordinance that amends the Design Standards Manual of the Land Development Code for stormwater quantity and pond slope, fencing, and maintenance access criteria. The Board will also review and approve the minutes from the December 3, 2024 meeting and schedule the next regular meeting for February 4, 2025.

• Public hearing on ordinance amending Chapter 1, Article 1, Section 1-1.2 "Stormwater Quantity" and Section 1-1.4(a) "Pond, Slopes, Fencing and Maintenance Access"
• Approval of minutes from the December 3, 2024 Planning Board meeting
• Acceptance of the Planning Board meeting packet
• Scheduling of the next regular meeting for February 4, 2025

Opioid Abatement Board

The Opioid Abatement Funding Advisory Board is meeting to review the opioid budget and discuss the FY24 implementation plan. The board will consider funding applications totaling $2,221,219.00 for various recovery and health services.

• Ministry Village at Olive: $775,000 for women’s recovery program housing
• Community Health Northwest Florida: $500,000 to expand the CORE program
• Lakeview Center OPUS: $349,077 for adult opioid addiction services
• Waterfront Mission: $338,878 for men’s recovery program housing
• Lakeview Center CAT: $258,264 for adolescent substance abuse services (ages 5-18)