Okaloosa County, FL

Board of County Commissioners - Budget Public Hearing

Board of County Commissioners - Regular Meeting (North)

Board of County Commissioners - Budget Public Hearing

Board of County Commissioners - Regular Meeting (South)

Board of County Commissioners - Regular Meeting (North)

Board of County Commissioners - Regular Meeting (South)

Board of County Commissioners - Regular Meeting (North)

Board of County Commissioners - Regular Meeting (South)

Board of County Commissioners - Regular Meeting (North)

Board of County Commissioners - Regular Meeting (South)

The Okaloosa County Board of Commissioners will hold a regular meeting on August 18, 2026, to consider a wide range of items, including a $24.7 million public transportation contract, a $1.4 million design services agreement, and several public hearings. The agenda includes consent items, public hearings, and department business, covering topics from infrastructure to housing and tourism.

• Contract with Tidewater Transit, LLC for public transportation services for $24,656,085
• Agreement with DAG Architects, Inc. for planning and design services for the Rigdon Center Expansion Project, totaling $1,442,986 plus contingency
• Public hearing on amendments to the Bluewater Bay MSBU District Ordinance
• Approval of $1.5 million legislative appropriation for acquisition of Dowd Park Property in Shalimar
• Contract with Brown Construction for Eglin Parkway Lift Station Replacement Project

Board of County Commissioners - Regular Meeting (North)

The Board of County Commissioners will review several high-value infrastructure contracts and expenditure plans for opioid settlement funds. The meeting includes a public hearing for the Millwood Ranch Subdivision conceptual master plan and a legislative recap from The Advocacy Partners.

• FAA Grant Award and contracts totaling $15,599,995.30 for Destin Executive Airport taxiway rehab
• Expenditure plans for City/County, Regional Abatement, and National Settlement opioid funds
• Public hearing for Millwood Ranch Subdivision Conceptual Master Plan (DO-1125-0022)
• Green Energy Contracting, LLC quote of $360,000 for Baker Recreational & Equestrian Center drainage
• Proposed $900,000 self-performance of 4th Ave Lift Station Replacement project

Tourist Development Council - Regular Meeting

The Tourist Development Council is meeting to review funding requests and contract renewals. The body will consider reimbursements for public safety expenditures and funding for inlet sediment.

• Public safety reimbursement requests including Beach Safety ($186,528.90), Destin Fire ($233,445.79), and Sheriff ($155,309.47)
• Coastal Engineering renewals for Taylor & MRD
• FY27-28 Local Gov't Funding Request for Inlet Sediment
• International Travel for Professional Development
• Approval of May 27, 2026 meeting minutes

Board of County Commissioners - Budget Review Workshop

The Okaloosa County Board of Commissioners will hold a Budget Review Workshop on July 21, 2026. Commissioners will receive and discuss budget documents from the Clerk of Courts, Property Appraiser, Supervisor of Elections, State Attorney, Public Defender, Public Safety, and Corrections departments. A visitor from Okaloosa Saves will present the "Teach Children to Save" awards. No formal budget approvals are scheduled at this workshop.

• Visitor award presentation by Okaloosa Saves – "Teach Children to Save" Awards
• Clerk of Courts budget request for FY2027 totaling $4,399,705
• Property Appraiser budget documents (no dollar amount specified)
• Supervisor of Elections budget document (no dollar amount specified)
• State Attorney's Office budget document (no dollar amount specified)

Board of County Commissioners - Special Meeting

The Okaloosa County Board of Commissioners will discuss and vote on certification of the DR‑420 form to set the FY2027 tentative ad valorem and Municipal Services Taxing Unit (MSTU) millage rates for unincorporated parks. Staff recommends two motions: one to set the ad valorem rate at 3.8308 mils and another to set the MSTU rate at 0.2880 mils. The agenda includes the proposed revenue totals of $120,823,534 for the ad valorem millage and $4,123,110 for the MSTU millage.

• Certification of DR‑420 to certify tentative millage rates
• Motion to set ad valorem millage rate at 3.8308 mils
• Motion to set MSTU millage rate at 0.2880 mils
• Proposed ad valorem revenue $120,823,534 for FY2027
• Proposed MSTU revenue $4,123,110 for FY2027

Board of County Commissioners - Regular Meeting (North)

The Board of County Commissioners will consider several public hearings regarding property tax exemptions and water/sewer ordinances. The agenda includes various contracts for airport services, artificial reef construction, and water utility projects.

• Public hearing for Ad Valorem Tax Exemption for Project Hawk
• Single source contract with Morgan Salvage & Recovery, LLC for $320,000 for artificial reefs
• Public hearing to increase Fire Special Assessment Fees by 6.97% in the Dorcas Fire District
• Application to FDEP for $50,000 for East Pass Supplemental Inlet Sediment Excavation
• Approval of OCWS self-performance of Santa Rosa Blvd Water Main Upgrades estimated at $1,800,000

Board of County Commissioners - Budget Review Workshop

The Board of County Commissioners holds a budget review workshop for FY2026-2027, discussing a proposed $768,989,213 total budget with no property tax rate increase for the tenth consecutive year. The workshop covers department presentations including the Sheriff's Office ($66.6 million request), and addresses potential impacts of a proposed state homestead exemption increase that could reduce revenues by $14.8 million in FY2027-2028.

• Proposed millage rate remains at 3.8308 for tenth consecutive year
• Sheriff's Office budget request of $66,639,776, a 3.7% increase
• Potential state homestead exemption increase could cut county revenue by $14.8 million in FY2027-2028
• 16 new positions proposed, bringing total to 1,153, concentrated in Corrections and Facilities
• $300,000 set aside for Jail Facility needs; $250,000 for EMS station upgrades in Crestview, Niceville, Destin

Board of County Commissioners - Regular Meeting (South)

The Board will hold a public hearing on an ordinance granting an ad valorem tax exemption for Project Normandy. The consent agenda includes airport lease renewals and design contracts, ad valorem tax exemptions for Project Hawk and XP Aerospace, a proposed 6.97% increase in fire special assessment fees in the Dorcas Fire District, and multiple road and infrastructure projects. Department business includes expanding the Community Paramedicine Program with opioid relief funds and approving expenditure plans for opioid settlement funds.

• Public hearing on adoption of an ordinance granting an ad valorem tax exemption for Project Normandy.
• Authorization to advertise a public hearing to increase Fire Special Assessment Fees by 6.97% in the Dorcas Fire District and eliminate assessments on agricultural lands.
• Contract award of $983,890.50 to Empire Builders Group, Inc. for the Veterans Park East Lobe Project.
• Approval to issue three notices to proceed totaling $1,206,879.36 for lift station rehabilitation at East Bay Oaks, Graham Drive, and Caribbean Way West.
• Authorization to advertise a public hearing for the County to self-perform Santa Rosa Blvd Water Main Upgrades, estimated at $1,800,000.

Tourist Development Council - Regular Meeting

The Tourist Development Council will consider approving the FY 2027 proposed budget, which includes funding for Destin beach operations, Fort Walton Beach athletic complex debt, and Laurel Hill road analysis. They will also vote on public safety reimbursements totaling over $686,000 for beach safety, sheriff, and Destin Fire for Feb–Apr 2026, as well as a contract renewal with Aramark, a UK travel proposal, and a vessel contract with Morgan Marine. Information items include financial updates, a film report, and quarterly performance metrics.

• Public safety reimbursements: Beach Safety $53,918 (Feb), $70,673 (Mar), $126,233 (Apr); Sheriff $43,591 (Feb), $71,129 (Mar), $90,169 (Apr); Destin Fire $61,905 (Feb), $78,908 (Mar), $89,538 (Apr)
• FY 2027 proposed budget with sub-items for Destin Beach & Boardwalk Operations, Tarpon Advance Repayment, Beach Access Improvements; Fort Walton Beach Athletic Complex Debt and Golf Course Trackman; Laurel Hill 2nd Avenue Analysis
• Aramark renewal contract
• UK travel proposal for marketing
• Morgan Marine contract for Tennessee vessels

Board of County Commissioners - Regular Meeting (South)

The Board will hold public hearings on the Bluewater Bay MSBU annual assessment and vacation of a portion of Nottingham Way. Consent agenda items include approvals for employee awards, a proclamation for Temple Beth Shalom's 40th anniversary, various contracts and change orders, including a $769,337.56 deduct change order for the Tax Collector's Office. The Board will also consider a resolution supporting Florida Forever acquisition of land adjacent to Blackwater River State Forest and a transit division update.

• Public hearing to adopt Bluewater Bay MSBU annual rate resolution
• Public hearing to vacate portion of Nottingham Way, Woodland Shores
• Authorize scheduling public hearing for ad valorem tax exemption for Project Normandy
• Change Order #1 for Tax Collector’s Office net deduct $(769,337.56)
• Resolution supporting Florida Forever acquisition of land adjacent to Blackwater River State Forest

Board of County Commissioners - Regular Meeting (North)

The board will consider approving a settlement agreement with six remnant defendants in the county's opioid litigation, along with public hearings on two subdivision conceptual master plans (River Park and Millwood Ranch). The consent agenda includes 26 items, such as airport apron grants, a roof replacement contract, and several proclamations. Department business covers an updated agreement for the SS United States artificial reef project and a donation for a 'Charters of Freedom' display.

• Settlement agreement with six remnant defendants in opioid litigation
• Conceptual master plan for River Park Subdivision (public hearing)
• Conceptual master plan for Millwood Ranch Subdivision (public hearing)
• FDOT grants for airport apron expansion at Destin-Fort Walton Beach and Destin Executive airports
• $398,790 roof replacement for Hwy 98 Event Center

Board of County Commissioners - Budget Policy Workshop

The Okaloosa County Board of Commissioners will hold a workshop to review policy topics for the FY2027 budget, including millage rates, employee compensation, and the potential impact of state property tax reform legislation.

• Review of FY2027 budget policy topics
• Discussion on property tax reform impacts
• Analysis of historical revenue streams and fund balances
• Update on the 2026 Legislative Session
• Presentation on homestead exemption and revenue loss projections

Board of County Commissioners - Regular Meeting (South)

The Board will hold public hearings on two lift station replacement projects totaling $2.24 million and a right-of-way vacation. The consent agenda includes over two dozen items such as opioid settlement fund allocation, derelict vessel removal contracts, and a proclamation. Department business features a $3 million interlocal agreement with Shalimar for waterfront redevelopment and a property exchange with Fort Walton Beach. Commissioners will also receive the annual financial report and discuss a state park property update.

• Interlocal agreement with Town of Shalimar for waterfront redevelopment off Eglin Parkway, estimated total budget up to $3 million
• Public hearing to authorize self-perform construction of Pocahontas Lift Station ($1,000,000) and Eglin Parkway Lift Station ($1,240,000)
• Property exchange agreement with City of Fort Walton Beach per Florida Statutes
• Agreement regarding deployment of SS United States as an artificial reef offshore Destin-Fort Walton Beach
• Task Order 26 for design of I-10 Sewer Transmission Main project, not to exceed $390,901

Board of County Commissioners - Regular Meeting (North)

The board will hold a public hearing to consider revisions to Article VI of Chapter 12 of the County Code regulating towing and the associated fee schedule. They will also vote on consent agenda items including employee recognition, proclamations, contract awards, and budget resolutions. Department business includes a proposal to purchase three vacant lots in downtown Crestview for $105,000, an agreement for public rescue tubes at beach parks, and a $50,000 MOU for dive safety and artificial reef initiatives. Additionally, the board will discuss traffic enforcement cameras on county rights-of-way.

• Public hearing to consider revisions to towing regulations and fee schedule (Dist: All)
• Purchase of three vacant lots in downtown Crestview for $105,000 plus closing costs (Dist: 3)
• Approval of agreement for installation and maintenance of public rescue tubes at Okaloosa County Beach Parks (Dist: 2,4,5)
• Approval of $50,000 MOU with Divers Alert Network for dive safety and SS UNITED STATES artificial reef project (Dist: All)
• Discussion of traffic enforcement cameras on county rights-of-way (Dist: All)

Board of County Commissioners - Regular Meeting (South)

The Board will consider a consent agenda that includes routine approvals such as meeting minutes and proclamations. Commissioners will vote on the FY26 Budget Resolutions and several large contracts and purchase orders totaling millions of dollars. Public hearings will be scheduled to discuss a new Magnolia Blossom Municipal Services Benefit Unit ordinance and waterway safety ordinance amendments. Additional items include approvals for major infrastructure projects like the 6th Avenue Sidewalk FDOT award and lift station replacements.

• Approve FY26 Budget Resolutions (Item 17, OMB)
• Approve $1,225,331 FDOT award for 6th Avenue Sidewalk Project (Department Business)
• Approve purchase order for three Ford F550 4x4 utility trucks for $228,432 (Item 21)
• Approve $468,166 FDOT award for Woodham Avenue Sidewalk Project (Item 30)
• Public hearing to consider ordinance creating Magnolia Blossom Municipal Services Benefit Unit (Public Hearing item 1)

Board of County Commissioners - Regular Meeting (North)

The Okaloosa County Board of Commissioners will vote on a purchase and sale agreement for 1.7 acres of waterfront property off Eglin Parkway at the NE corner of the Shalimar Bridge for $3,050,000. Additional items include a single‑source dredging contract for Lake Clyde Channel ($275,000), a public hearing on a Local Option Infrastructure Surtax ordinance, and several public‑hearing advertisements for the Magnolia Blossom MSBU. The meeting also covers routine consent‑agenda approvals and departmental budget items.

• Purchase of 1.7‑acre waterfront property off Eglin Parkway for $3,050,000
• Single‑source dredging contract for Lake Clyde Channel, total $275,000
• Public hearing to consider adoption of an Ordinance for the Local Option Infrastructure Surtax
• Advertisement for public hearing on Magnolia Blossom MSBU creation
• Approval of City of Crestview FY26 municipal expenditure plan for Brookmeade Park RC Track, $333,212

Tourist Development Council - Regular Meeting

The Tourist Development Council will consider approving reimbursements for public safety expenses incurred during January, including Beach Safety and Destin Fire services. The body will also discuss updates to the Tourist Development Department manual and a media mission.

• Public Safety Reimbursement: $45,833.18 for Beach Safety, $54,907.06 for Destin Fire, $41,113.72 for Sheriff
• TDD Manual Update
• VF Canada Media Mission
• FY26/27 FWC Grant Application
• Brookemeade Park Expenditure Plan Addition

Board of County Commissioners - Regular Meeting (South)

The Okaloosa County Board of Commissioners will vote on a series of contract approvals, lease assignments, budget resolutions, and a public hearing. Items include airport renovation services, a bridgework change order, a donation for an artificial reef, and a $600,000 task order for the Connecting the Collectors environmental study. The meeting also schedules a public hearing on a small‑scale plan amendment and rezoning request.

• Approve C25-4117-AP TO#3 ($149,354) design‑through‑bid services for Flight Service Station Renovation at Bob Sikes Airport (RS&H, Inc.)
• Approve Change Order 01 to AERO BridgeWorks, Inc. contract C25-4131‑AP, increasing total contract amount by $179,667 and extending the contract by 397 days
• Approve Task Order #11 under contract C24-3969‑PW with Kimley‑Horn and Associates, Inc., amounting to $600,000 for project management of the Connecting the Collectors Environmental Study
• Approve $75,000 donation agreement with Force Blue for the SS UNITED STATES artificial reef project
• Public hearing on CPA‑11‑25‑0001 and REZ‑11‑25‑0003: Small Scale Plan Amendment and rezoning request by property owner John Lourido‑Garcia

Board of County Commissioners - Regular Meeting (North)

The Okaloosa County Board of Commissioners will vote on several contract amendments, budget resolutions, and development plans at its February 3 meeting. Items include a $1.34 M tourism‑related stewardship plan, a $450,000 inmate commissary contract, and multiple infrastructure purchase orders. The board will also consider appointments and a $50,000 beach‑flag messaging contract.

• $1.34 M Destination Stewardship Plan approval (Tourist Development)
• $450,000 inmate commissary services amendment with Oasis Management Systems, Inc.
• $313,147.40 Change Orders #3 and #4 with Talcon Group for mass‑grading at Shoal River Gigasite
• $154,927 Purchase Order for Poquito Lift Station materials from Goforth Williamson Inc.
• $50,000 contract with JA Interactive for beach‑flag text messaging services

Tourist Development Council - Regular Meeting

The Okaloosa County Tourist Development Council will consider three approval items: the December 2, 2025 meeting minutes, a public safety reimbursement covering November and December expenses for beach safety, Destin fire services, and the sheriff, and the FY 2026 Destination Stewardship Plan and its task order. The council will also receive informational updates on the Coleen Marine amendment, the SSUS Conservancy amendment, a Joy Gordon construction contract, and funding for Western Destin beach restoration mobilization. Public comments are scheduled before the meeting adjourns.

• Public Safety Reimbursement: Beach Safety $85,295.55; Destin Fire $101,492.46; Sheriff $98,076.98 (total approx. $285,000)
• FY 2026 Destination Stewardship Plan & Task Order (no dollar amount provided)
• Coleen Marine amendment 2 (information only)
• SSUS Conservancy first amendment (information only)
• Joy Gordon Construction Contract (information only)

Board of County Commissioners - Regular Meeting (South)

The Okaloosa County Board of Commissioners will consider several large financial items, including a $10 million surtax reserve for a state road widening project. Other items include contracts for a driver‑training facility and a waste‑organic grinding service, as well as smaller disbursements for crime prevention and beach restoration. The meeting also includes a public hearing on a small‑scale rezoning request.

• $10 M FY26 surtax reserve for FDOT SR 85 lane addition and reconstruction in Crestview
• $1,000,311.50 contract with C.W. Roberts for the Sheriff’s Office Driver Training Facility
• $675,000 surtax reserve for the Around the Mound Project #ST000048
• $300,000 FEMA mobilization charge for Western Destin Beach Restoration
• $3,000 Law Enforcement Trust Fund disbursement for crime prevention

Board of County Commissioners - Regular Meeting (North)

The Okaloosa County Board of Commissioners will discuss various infrastructure projects, property acquisitions, and administrative appointments. The body is deciding on several contracts for stormwater improvements, park design, and facility construction.

• Contract with Joy Gordon Construction for $1,505,553 for Rigdon Center Concession and Restrooms Building
• Purchase of property in downtown Crestview at 292 W. Oakdale for $265,000
• Contract with Gulf Coast Utility Contractors, LLC for $375,250 for Union Avenue Stormwater Improvement Project
• Purchase of a portion of 630 West Sunset Blvd, Fort Walton Beach for $65,000
• Public hearing for Small Scale Plan Amendment and Rezoning (CPA-1125-0002 and REZ-1125-0004) for owner Billy Brown