Okaloosa County public meetings in 2021
41 substantive meetings from 2021, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Board of County Commissioners - Regular Meeting (South)
The Okaloosa County Board of County Commissioners will hold a regular meeting with a consent agenda covering airport leases and grants, budget approvals, and various contracts. A public hearing is scheduled for an ordinance establishing penalties for damaging public property. The board will also discuss the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) implementation plan and other new business.
- Public hearing on ordinance creating Section 1-18 for enforcement and penalties for damaging public property
- FAA Airport Rescue Grant funding: $7,797,643 for Destin-Fort Walton Beach Airport, $148,000 for Destin Executive Airport, $32,000 for Bob Sikes Airport
- FDOT grant agreements: $523,617 for public transportation, $225,000 for urban corridor, $1.5 million for Live Oak Church Road improvements
- Contract with Janicki Environmental for Choctawhatchee Bay estuary plan ($399,522)
- ARPA implementation plan approval and authorization to begin projects
Tourist Development Council - Regular Meeting
The Council will review the November 2021 financial update and consider several items for approval. Discussion includes a request to reimburse public safety expenditures for beach safety and the Sheriff's Office.
- Public Safety Reimbursement: Okaloosa Beach Safety ($36,988.51)
- Public Safety Reimbursement: Okaloosa Sheriff's Office ($27,228.95)
- Arrivalist contract renewal
- Taylor Engineering contract change order 4
- NWFTC 'Adventure within Reach' EDA grant application
Board of County Commissioners - Regular Meeting (North)
The Okaloosa County Board of County Commissioners will hold a regular meeting on December 7, 2021, at 8:30 AM in Crestview. The agenda includes consent items, public hearings on land development code amendments, and several department business items. Key decisions include a $19.7 million loan for the Sheriff's Office communications project, a proposed opioid litigation settlement, and multiple construction contracts.
- Public hearing on ordinance amending Mixed Use District regulations in Land Development Code
- Public hearing on Comprehensive Plan Text Amendment 21-04ESR (Private Property Rights, Housing, Future Land Use)
- Request approval of $19.7M loan agreement with Trustmark National Bank for Sheriff's Office Emergency Communications Equipment Project
- Request approval of proposed settlement of opioid litigation with distributors and J&J
- Contract with Dalton Brothers, Inc. for Okaloosa Island-Soundside Access No. 2 improvements, $1,123,426
Board of County Commissioners - Regular Meeting (South)
The Okaloosa County Board of County Commissioners will hold a regular meeting to consider a consent agenda with numerous contracts, budget transfers, and proclamations, plus public hearings on vacating alleyways in Shalimar and adopting the 2021 Local Mitigation Strategy. Department business includes funding for sidewalk projects, a water-main bore, and a mitigation bank purchase. The meeting includes routine approvals and several notable financial items.
- Budget transfer of $1,051,772 to Sheriff for incomplete FY2021 projects
- Contract with Whitesell-Green, Inc. for VPS Security Inspection Facility at $538,000
- Public hearing to vacate alleyways in Block 50, Port Dixie, Shalimar
- Additional $1,000,000 Surtax for Redwood Avenue Sidewalk Improvements
- Purchase of mitigation credits for $726,445 for Southwest Crestview Bypass
Tourist Development Council - Regular Meeting
The Okaloosa County Tourist Development Council will review and vote on several items, including the FYE21 financial update, public safety reimbursements, a landscaping maintenance contract for Veterans Park, a contract award to Dalton Brothers, a change order for Empire Builders Group, and a budget amendment for a General Fund loan and TDT expansion. The council will also consider updates to its bylaws and the TDD manual. Public comments will be heard.
- FYE21 financial update: TDT revenue $32.3M vs $21.8M budget
- FYE21 public safety reimbursement: $2.05M total to Destin Fire, Sheriff's Office, Beach Control
- Veterans Park landscaping maintenance contract
- Dalton Brothers contract award
- General Fund loan + TDT Expansion budget amendment
Board of County Commissioners - Regular Meeting (North)
The Board of County Commissioners is reviewing several items including communication tower approvals, library cooperative agreements, and public hearings regarding road vacations and golf cart use. The meeting also includes requests for various proclamations and budget resolutions.
- Approval of Escambia Farms Communication Tower
- Approval of Poverty Creek Communications Tower
- 2022 Interlocal Agreement for the Okaloosa County Public Library Cooperative
- Law Enforcement Trust Fund disbursements totaling $2,000.00
- USDOJ FY2021 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant award of $42,958
Board of County Commissioners - Regular Meeting (North)
The Okaloosa County Board of County Commissioners will vote on a consent agenda that includes a $2,652,818 contract for Sheriff's Office airport security, a $173,103.39 jail surveillance system upgrade, and several airport lease agreements. The board will also hold public hearings on amendments to the Land Development Code, including home occupation limits, lighting standards, and parking requirements, and consider the FY 2022 tourism marketing plan.
- Sheriff's Office Airports Security Unit contract for $2,652,818
- Glaze quote for jail video surveillance system: $173,103.39
- FY 2022 Sales & Marketing Plan: $12,088,223
- Public hearing on ordinance amending home occupation limitations
- Public hearing on ordinance adopting lighting standards
Tourist Development Council - Regular Meeting
The Okaloosa County Tourist Development Council will consider approving meeting minutes, a financial update, public safety reimbursements, several contract renewals, the FY 2022 meeting schedule, sales and marketing plan, and adopted budget review. The council will also discuss the BooneOakley contract renewal. This is a regular business meeting with multiple approval items.
- Public Safety Reimbursement
- Harris Inman HVAC/Restroom contract
- Taylor Engineering final renewal option
- MRD Associates final renewal option
- DAG Architects final renewal option
Board of County Commissioners - Budget Public Hearing
The Okaloosa County Board of County Commissioners is holding a public hearing to adopt the final FY 2021-22 budget of $511,309,215, along with resolutions setting the countywide millage rate at 3.9704 mills and the MSTU rate at 0.2990 mills. The budget keeps millage rates unchanged from the prior year, with increased property values driving higher ad valorem revenue. The board will also hear public comment before voting on the final budget and rates.
- Final budget total: $511,309,215 for FY 2021-22
- Countywide millage rate: 3.9704 mills (unchanged from prior year)
- MSTU millage rate: 0.2990 mills (unchanged)
- 25 new positions approved; 4% cost-of-living increase for employees
- Capital projects include $118M Southwest Crestview Bypass, $13.999M VPS baggage system, $4.5M Destin beach property acquisition
Board of County Commissioners - Regular Meeting (South)
The Okaloosa County Board of Commissioners will vote on a consent agenda with 27 items, including airport rental car and lease agreements, tourism funding for beach safety and marketing, and various contracts. They will also hold public hearings on expanding the tourism district and establishing a slow-speed boating area on Lake Earl. Department business includes hiring a deputy county administrator, approving a transit plan, and funding road and sewer projects.
- Non-exclusive rental car concession agreement with Go Rentals at Destin-Fort Walton Beach Airport
- FY 2022 interlocal agreements: $915,000 for Destin beach safety, $618,000 for Sheriff's marine law enforcement
- Public hearing on countywide tourism district expansion and tourism plan amendment
- Public hearing to establish 'Slow Speed Minimum Wake' area on Lake Earl
- $2,000,000 allocation for Dirt Road Stabilization 'Fifty in Five' project
Tourist Development Council - Special Meeting
The Tourist Development Council will consider and review the proposed Tourist Development Plan and ordinance to expand the existing tourist development tax district countywide. The plan, which would take effect only if voters in the expansion area approve it in an October 5, 2021 mail-in election, includes a 4% tax in the new areas, with an additional 1% starting March 1, 2025. The council will vote on whether to recommend the ordinance to the Board of County Commissioners.
- Proposed ordinance to expand tourist development tax district to all of Okaloosa County
- 4% tourist development tax in expansion area, with 1% additional effective March 1, 2025
- 12.5% of annual collections set aside for municipalities
- In-house collection through Clerk of Court effective January 1, 2022
- Referendum scheduled for October 5, 2021
Board of County Commissioners - Joint Special Meeting
The Okaloosa County Commission and municipal representatives are holding a joint special meeting to discuss and resolve issues raised at an August 18 conflict assessment meeting. The agenda covers interlocal agreements among municipalities and between the county and municipalities, as well as representation on the Tourist Development Council. No votes or decisions are listed; the meeting is for discussion and resolution of these issues.
- Discussion of interlocal agreements between municipalities
- Discussion of interlocal agreements between the county and municipalities
- Discussion of representation on the Tourist Development Council
- Public comment period
Board of County Commissioners - Budget Public Hearing
The Okaloosa County Board of County Commissioners is holding a public hearing to consider adopting the tentative FY2021-22 budget and millage rates. The proposed countywide millage rate is 3.8308, and the MSTU rate is 0.2990, both unchanged from the prior year. The total tentative budget is $511,420,706, an increase from $445,144,280 in FY2021, with property values rising 6.4% and ad valorem revenue increasing by about $4.65 million. The board will also hear public comments and consider resolutions adopting the tentative millage rates and budget.
- Tentative countywide millage rate resolution: 3.8308 mills, unchanged from FY2021
- Tentative MSTU millage rate resolution: 0.2990 mills, unchanged from FY2021
- Tentative budget resolution: $511,420,706 total for FY2021-22
- Capital projects include $118,000,000 Southwest Crestview Bypass, $13,999,000 VPS baggage handling system, $4,500,000 Destin beach property acquisition
- 26 new positions approved, including 13 in General Fund
Board of County Commissioners - Regular Meeting (North)
The Okaloosa County Board of Commissioners will hold a regular meeting with a consent agenda covering contracts, grants, and budget items, followed by public hearings on a rezoning, a water and sewer ordinance, and an expanded tourism development district. The board will also discuss interlocal agreements and a foster care implementation plan.
- Renewed contract with Okaloosa County Sheriff for 911 dispatching services (Cl9-2763-BCC)
- Public hearing on land use amendment and rezoning on Highway 85, Crestview
- Public hearing to adopt replacement Water & Sewer Ordinance
- Public hearing for Expanded Countywide Tourism Development District ordinance
- RESTORE Act subaward of $437,500 to Choctawhatchee Bay Estuary Coalition
Tourist Development Council - Special Meeting
The Okaloosa County Board of Commissioners will hold a regular meeting with a consent agenda covering contracts, grants, and purchases, plus three public hearings: a land use amendment and rezoning on Highway 85, a replacement Water & Sewer Ordinance, and an ordinance to expand the Countywide Tourism Development District. The board will also discuss an interlocal agreement with nine cities on tourism tax collections and a foster care implementation plan.
- Renewed contract with Okaloosa County Sheriff for 911 dispatching (C19-2763-BCC)
- Public hearing: Land Use Amendment and Rezoning on Highway 85, Crestview
- Public hearing: Ordinance to expand Countywide Tourism Development District
- RESTORE Act subaward of $437,500 to Choctawhatchee Bay Estuary Coalition
- Purchase order for 10 solar-powered crosswalk signs, $116,110
Tourist Development Council - Regular Meeting
The Okaloosa County Tourist Development Council will consider approving several FY 2022 interlocal agreements, a public safety reimbursement, and an ordinance to expand the tourist development taxing district. The council will also review financial updates and other informational items. This is a regular meeting with multiple action items.
- FY 2022 interlocal agreements for FWB Heritage Park & Cultural Center, FWB Landing, FWB Athletic Safety Netting, Destin Waterfront Parks, Destin Fire Control District, and Okaloosa Sheriff
- Public Safety Reimbursement for Okaloosa Beach Safety, Destin Fire Control District, and Okaloosa County Sheriff's Office
- Tourist Development Taxing District Expansion Ordinance
- FY 2022 NOAA Marine Debris Removal Grant
- FY 2022 Local Event Paid Media
Board of County Commissioners - Special Meeting
This is a special meeting of the Okaloosa County Board of County Commissioners and municipal representatives to assess a conflict under Florida's Chapter 164 process. The agenda includes opening statements from each entity, discussion of issues, narrowing of issues for potential compromise, and next procedural steps. No decisions are listed on the agenda; it is a discussion and assessment session.
- Conflict assessment meeting between Okaloosa County and municipalities
- Opening statements limited to 5 minutes per entity
- Discussion of issues pertaining to the conflict
- Narrowing of issues for potential compromise
- Discussion of next procedural steps
Board of County Commissioners - Regular Meeting (South)
The Okaloosa County Board of County Commissioners will hold a regular meeting with a consent agenda covering contracts, purchases, and grants, plus a public hearing on a replacement Water & Sewer Ordinance. Department business includes committing $375,000 from reserves for two affordable housing projects, establishing a slow-speed boating safety zone in Lake Earl, and several property purchases near boat ramps.
- Public hearing on replacement Water & Sewer Ordinance
- $375,000 from general fund reserves for two affordable housing projects
- Ordinance to establish Slow Speed Minimum Wake Boating Safety Zone in Lake Earl, Fort Walton Beach
- Purchase agreements for property near Rickey Avenue Boat Ramp and waterfront property abutting Water Street Boat Ramp
- Contract with Allied Universal for liquid chlorine gas, estimated $105,000/year
Board of County Commissioners - Regular Meeting (North)
The Okaloosa County Commission is deciding whether to schedule a public hearing on an ordinance that would expand the Tourist Development District countywide, and will consider related conflict-resolution steps. The board will also vote on a consent agenda covering airport grants, leases, and budget items, plus several department requests including a media campaign and crosswalk safety upgrades.
- Ordinance to expand Tourist Development District countywide (public hearing scheduling)
- $174,252 FAA Airport Coronavirus Relief Grant for Destin-Fort Walton Beach Airport
- $1,610,000 RESTORE Act application for Veterans Park Living Shoreline Project
- $955K media campaign for Washington DC metro area (August-September 2021)
- $275,000 Surtax for pedestrian-actuated flashing beacons at seven beach parks
Tourist Development Council - Regular Meeting
The Okaloosa County Tourist Development Council will consider approving public safety reimbursements for June 2021, a Washington DC media plan, and the June 22 meeting minutes. They will also receive updates on contracts for Crystal Beach Park and Veterans Park, plus financial and film commission reports.
- Public Safety Reimbursement: $59,602.04 to Okaloosa Beach Safety, $100,675.42 to Destin Fire, $49,726.21 to Okaloosa Sheriff
- Washington DC Media Plan (SMP rev3) approval
- Baskerville-Donovan task order for Crystal Beach Park Development
- Empire Builders Group contract for Veterans Park
- Financial Update and Promotional Reserves Reconciliation
Board of County Commissioners - Special Meeting
The Okaloosa County Board of County Commissioners is holding a special meeting to discuss and approve the certification of the DR-420 form, which sets the tentative ad valorem (property tax) millage rates for Fiscal Year 2022. Staff recommends two motions: setting the countywide tentative millage rate at 3.8308 mils and the Municipal Services Taxing Unit (MSTU) rate for unincorporated parks at 0.2990 mils. The meeting is a required step in the state's Truth in Millage (TRIM) process, and the public budget hearings are scheduled for September 7 and September 21, 2021.
- Tentative countywide millage rate set at 3.8308 mils, unchanged from FY2021
- Tentative MSTU millage rate for unincorporated parks set at 0.2990 mils, unchanged from FY2021
- Proposed ad valorem tax revenue totals $77,418,064, a 6.39% increase from FY2021
- Countywide gross certified taxable value is $21,115,399,781
- Public budget hearings scheduled for September 7 (Crestview) and September 21 (Shalimar)
Board of County Commissioners - Budget Review Workshop
The Okaloosa County Board of Commissioners is holding a budget review workshop to discuss the proposed FY2021-22 budget of $501,844,016, a 13% increase over the prior year. The budget keeps current millage rates unchanged and includes presentations from various departments, including the Health Department, Medical Examiner, Clerk of Courts, and Tourist Development. The board will also review county non-profit grants and hear an update from the County Administrator.
- Proposed FY2022 budget totals $501,844,016, a 13% increase from FY2021
- No increase in millage rates: 3.8308 mills General Fund, 0.2990 mills Unincorporated MSTU
- Sheriff's Office budget request: $46,672,803, a 7.9% increase
- Tourist Development budget: $71,724,640, 0.9% lower than last year
- Water and Sewer budget: $80,075,935, a 6.9% increase
Board of County Commissioners - Budget Review Workshop
The Okaloosa County Board of Commissioners is holding a budget review workshop for the FY2022 budget. The proposed budget totals $501.8 million, a 12.7% increase from FY2021, with no increase in the countywide millage rate (3.8308) or the MSTU rate (0.2990). The workshop includes presentations from the County Administrator, Sheriff's Office, Human Resources, Risk Management, Public Works, Facilities and Park Maintenance, Airports, Water & Sewer, and Transit. This is a workshop to review and discuss the budget, not a final adoption hearing.
- Proposed FY2022 total budget of $501,844,016, a 12.7% increase from FY2021
- Countywide millage rate held flat at 3.8308 mills; MSTU rate flat at 0.2990 mills
- Sheriff's Office budget request of $46,672,803, a 7.9% increase
- Property values increased 6.4% to $21.05 billion
- Includes $25 million for P25 Public Safety Radio Network
Board of County Commissioners - Regular Meeting (North)
The Okaloosa County Board of Commissioners will hold a regular meeting on July 6, 2021, to consider a consent agenda with numerous contracts, grants, and budget items, plus public hearings on dissolving a community development district and vacating alleyways. Key items include a $4.06 million FAA airport relief grant, a $1.62 million Veterans Park improvement contract, and approval of two beach nourishment projects. The meeting also includes recognition awards and updates from county staff.
- FAA Airport Coronavirus Relief Grant for Destin-Fort Walton Beach Airport: $4,064,072
- Contract with Empire Builders Group for Veterans Park Improvements: $1,619,514.79
- Public hearing to dissolve Heritage Plantation Community Development District
- Agreement with NuShore, LLC for two Alternate Beach Nourishment Projects
- Video Surveillance Security Systems for Courthouse Annex: $196,031.68 (Glaze quote) and $460,000 (corporate agreement)
Tourist Development Council - Regular Meeting
The Okaloosa County Tourist Development Council is meeting to review and approve several items, including the May 25 meeting minutes, a financial update, public safety reimbursements, a bridge-to-bridge survey/design/permitting item, HPN travel, and a proposed expansion of the taxing district. The council will also receive informational updates on the film commission, check listing, and promotional reserves reconciliation. Public comments are scheduled.
- Public Safety Reimbursement reconciliation for Okaloosa County Beach Safety, Destin Fire Control District, and Sheriff's Office
- Bridge-to-Bridge survey, design, and permitting item
- Taxing District Expansion discussion
- Financial Update for May 2021 showing $72.3 million budget and 24% spent
- HPN Travel item
Board of County Commissioners - Regular Meeting (South)
The Okaloosa County Board of County Commissioners will consider a wide range of items, including accepting $40.9 million in federal recovery funds, approving contracts for equipment and services, and holding public hearings on land use changes. They will also discuss a special election on expanding the tourist development tax district and beach nourishment projects.
- Ratify $40,933,386 Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds award
- Public hearings to amend Future Land Use Map and zoning on Highway 85 parcels to Mixed Use
- Consider special election for countywide Tourist Development Taxing District expansion
- Approve $1,233,566 final payment to Walter Marine for artificial reef deployment
- Award $250,194.14 purchase order for John Deere 724P Wheel Loader
Board of County Commissioners - Regular Meeting (North)
The Okaloosa County Commission is meeting to vote on a consent agenda covering airport leases, contracts, and budget items, and will hold a public hearing on a proposed ad valorem tax exemption for Project Dunk. The board will also discuss creating a Natural Resources Conservation Manager position and a school district funding request.
- Public hearing on ordinance granting ad valorem tax exemption for Project Dunk
- Lease renewal and amendment with Segers Aero Corporation at Bob Sikes Airport
- One-year contract renewal with Volaire Aviation for air service development consulting at Destin-Ft. Walton Beach Airport, $45,000 annually
- Contract with Bakers Electronics for BDA system replacement at 911 center, $130,000 installation plus $5,000/year maintenance
- Reimburse public safety expenditures from tourist development taxes: Okaloosa lifeguards $53,984.36, Destin lifeguards $106,365.25, Sheriff $75,727.40
Tourist Development Council - Regular Meeting
The Okaloosa County Tourist Development Council will consider approving the April meeting minutes, a financial update, public safety reimbursements for Okaloosa Beach Safety and Destin Fire, an amendment to the Destin Fire agreement, the FY 2022 budget, and a contract with HG Harders & Sons. The agenda also lists numerous funding applications and informational updates, including beach safety, fire districts, sheriff, city parks, museums, and chambers of commerce.
- Public safety reimbursement: Okaloosa Beach Safety $53,984.36 and Destin Fire $106,365.25 for April
- FY 2022 budget approval
- Destin Fire amendment 1
- HG Harders & Sons contract (Alex Fogg)
- Funding applications for Okaloosa Beach Safety, Destin Fire Control District, Okaloosa County Sheriff, City of Destin Waterfront Parks, and multiple Fort Walton Beach projects
Board of County Commissioners - Regular Meeting (South)
The Okaloosa County Board of County Commissioners will hold a regular meeting to consider a consent agenda with numerous contracts, grants, and policy changes, plus public hearings and department business. Key items include airport improvement grants, construction change orders, and a presentation of the county's audited financial report.
- FDOT grant to rehab South Apron at Bob Sikes Airport
- FDOT grant to construct B4 Hold Room Expansion at Destin-Fort Walton Beach Airport
- Change Order No. 2 for Gum Creek Farms, Inc. increases contract by $149,258.00 to $626,062.00
- Contract with Graef USA, Inc. for Baggage Claim Expansion A&E services at $766,470.00
- Public hearing on vacation of right of way adjacent to Block 85, Port Dixie in Shalimar
Board of County Commissioners - Regular Meeting (North)
The Okaloosa County Board of County Commissioners will consider a consent agenda including a $300,000 consulting contract for the 800 MHz emergency radio project, a public hearing on a zoning change, and several contracts and proclamations. They will also discuss selling county land for Economic Project Dunk and awarding an employee benefits contract.
- $300,000 consulting contract with Mission Critical Partners for 800 MHz P25 Phase II radio project
- Public hearing to change 5182 Highway 4, Baker from Mixed Use to Commercial
- Sale of 2.4-3 acres on Adora Teal Way for Project Dunk
- $5,203,596.76 change order for P.J. Adams Parkway Widening Phase 4
- $1,569,000 for comprehensive Atlanta tourism campaign
Tourist Development Council - Regular Meeting
The Okaloosa County Tourist Development Council will consider approving the March 23, 2021 meeting minutes, a financial update, and public safety reimbursements totaling about $155,000. The agenda also includes informational updates on the Atlanta marketing campaign, film commission, a coastal resilience grant application, and a Walter Marine contract. Public comments are invited.
- Public safety reimbursements: Okaloosa Public Safety $37,741.42, Destin Fire $53,374.15, Okaloosa Sheriff $63,879.82
- Financial update for March 2021: total tourism fund revenues $73.76 million budget, $11.51 million (16%) received YTD
- Atlanta Campaign update (Jennifer Adams)
- Film Commission Update (Gail Morgan)
- NFWF National Coastal Resilience Fund Application and Walter Marine contract (information only)
Board of County Commissioners - Regular Meeting (North)
The Okaloosa County Board of Commissioners will hold a regular meeting with a consent agenda covering contracts, purchases, and agreements, followed by public hearings on land-use map amendments and solar facility regulations. The board will also consider a major contract to construct Concourse C at Destin-Fort Walton Beach Airport and several other infrastructure and funding items.
- Approve $11,643,217 contract with Whitesell-Green Inc. to construct Concourse C at Destin-Fort Walton Beach Airport (VPS)
- Public hearings on Future Land Use Map amendments and rezoning for properties including 6300 Bill Lundy Road and solar power generating facilities
- Approve $462,047 purchase of two ambulances from Frazer LTD
- Approve $327,633 roofing contract and $226,349 HVAC replacement for the Brackin Building
- Approve $1.2 million pre-proposal for Porous Groin Shoreline Restoration Project with $600,000 match
Board of County Commissioners - Budget Policy Workshop
The Okaloosa County Board of County Commissioners is holding a budget policy workshop to discuss the FY2022 budget. The agenda includes a presentation by the County Administrator covering COVID-19 funding, capital projects, and strategic initiatives. The board will also consider decision points such as rising insurance costs, minimum wage increases, jail expansion, and potential changes to the bed tax district.
- COVID-19 funding: $67.2 million in grants, $36.77 million CARES Act, $6 million Emergency Rental Assistance, $40 million American Rescue Plan
- Millage rate flat at 3.8308 for 4 years; MSTU rate flat at .2990 for 7 years
- General Fund reserves estimated over $14 million in 2021
- Airport projects: Concourse C, rental car center improvements ($2M), Parking Lot B expansion (800 spaces)
- Shoal River Ranch: purchase of 588 acres, water/sewer extensions
Tourist Development Council - Regular Meeting
The Okaloosa County Tourist Development Council is meeting to approve the February 23, 2021 meeting minutes, a financial update, and public safety reimbursements. The agenda also includes informational updates from the Film Commission, a check listing, and a promotional reserves reconciliation. The meeting is largely routine approval of prior actions and financial reports.
- Approval of Feb 23, 2021 meeting minutes
- Financial update for February 2021, including tourist development tax revenues and expenses
- Public safety reimbursements: Okaloosa Public Safety $28,127.84, Destin Fire $198,069.11, Okaloosa Sheriff $25,884.41
- Film Commission update
- Promotional reserves reconciliation
Board of County Commissioners - Regular Meeting (South)
The Okaloosa County Board of County Commissioners will consider a $3.37 million contract for the Water & Sewer Field Offices Project, approve the Emergency Rental Assistance Program policies, and decide on using $4.35 million in CARES funds. The agenda also includes several routine items like proclamations, budget resolutions, and consent agenda approvals.
- Contract with Whitesell-Green, Inc. for Water & Sewer Field Offices Project, $3,369,338.00
- Emergency Rental Assistance Program Policies and Guidelines, with up to 10% administrative use
- Proposed use of $4,350,000 in CARES funds (Phase I)
- Purchase of 10 acres adjacent to Baker Ball Park
- Award purchase order for John Deere 724 Wheel Loader, $264,749.48
Board of County Commissioners - Regular Meeting (North)
The Okaloosa County Board of County Commissioners will consider a consent agenda with numerous contracts, budget items, and land transactions, plus department business on transit, water, and public works projects. Key items include a $1.99M airport rental car facility contract, a $2.58M stormwater project, and a $4.23M CARES funding proposal.
- Contract with MDM Services for airport CONRAC refurbishment at $1,989,751.78
- 6th Street Stormwater Improvements contract with Gulf Coast Utility Contractors for $2,577,387.50
- Proposed use of $4,230,000 in CARES funds for Phase 1
- Ground lease renewal for Destin Beach Properties at Destin Executive Airport
- Reimbursement of $154,296 to school district for driver's education
Tourist Development Council - Regular Meeting
The Okaloosa County Tourist Development Council is meeting to approve several items, including the December 2020 meeting minutes, a financial update, public safety reimbursements, a sheriff interlocal amendment, and 2021-2022 FWC grant applications. They will also receive informational updates on quarterly statistics, the film commission, check listings, and promotional reserves reconciliation.
- Approve public safety reimbursements totaling $138,191.49 for Okaloosa County and Sheriff's Office (Dec and Jan)
- Consider Sheriff interlocal amendment 1
- Review 2021-2022 FWC grant applications
- Approve financial update showing $72.4 million budget, 6% revenue received YTD
- Approve December 14, 2020 meeting minutes
Board of County Commissioners - Regular Meeting (South)
The Okaloosa County Board of Commissioners will hold a regular meeting with a consent agenda, public hearings, and department business. Key items include a $3.25 million task order for directional bores on the reclaimed water project, a request for $150,000 in matching funds for an emergency traffic signal, and a public hearing on a zoning change for 207 Lovejoy Road. The board will also consider increasing surtax funding for the 'Fifty in Five' program by $400,000.
- Task Order 5 with Gator Boring & Trenching Inc. for $3,250,523.85 on the Okaloosa County/Eglin/Niceville Reclaimed Water Project
- Wright Fire Control District request for $150,000 in matching funds for an emergency traffic signal at Jackson St./Washington Street and Racetrack Road
- Public hearing on small-scale Future Land Use Map amendment and re-zoning for 207 Lovejoy Road, Ft Walton Beach
- Increase Year 1 Surtax funding for 'Fifty in Five' program from $1.6M to $2M (adding $400,000)
- Public hearing on ordinance allowing body boards and boogie boards during double-red flags
Board of County Commissioners - Regular Meeting (North)
The Okaloosa County Board of County Commissioners will receive an $8 million check from the City of Crestview for the East-West Connector portion of the Southwest Crestview Bypass Project. The board will also hold public hearings on floodplain building code amendments, a rezoning for Laurel Hill Farm, and solar facility regulations, plus consider several contracts and budget items.
- Acceptance of $8M funding check from City of Crestview for East-West Connector road
- Public hearing on ordinance adopting technical amendments to Florida Building Code for floodprone areas
- Public hearing on rezoning and comprehensive plan amendment for Laurel Hill Farm, LLC
- Public hearing on comprehensive plan and land development code amendments for solar power generating facilities
- Contract change order for Gum Creek Farms, Inc. increasing contract by $64,170 to $476,804
Board of County Commissioners - Regular Meeting (South)
The Okaloosa County Board of County Commissioners will consider scheduling a public hearing to amend an ordinance that would allow certain body boards and boogie boards during double-red flag beach conditions. The board will also discuss regulating personal watercraft rentals and hear updates on county operations, including a briefing from Gulf Power on its merger with Florida Power and Light.
- Public hearing to consider allowing body boards/boogie boards during double-red flags
- Discussion on regulating personal watercraft (jet ski) rentals
- Ratify $6,313,975 U.S. Treasury Emergency Rental Assistance Program award
- Approve $170,482 contract for Commons Drive Sidewalk Connections
- Approve $218,331 purchase of Freightliner truck with asphalt patcher
Board of County Commissioners - Regular Meeting (North)
The Okaloosa County Board of Commissioners will hold a regular meeting to consider consent agenda items, a public hearing on a rezoning, and several department business items. Key actions include a $300,000 financial support request for COVID-19 response, approval of purchase orders for an ambulance and a boom truck, and a public hearing on a plan amendment and rezoning for property owners Harold and William Phelps. The board will also discuss a resolution supporting high-speed internet and other routine matters.
- Public hearing on Plan Amendment LPA-L-20-01 and Rezoning 474153-BCC-2020 & 474155-BCC-2020 for Phelps property
- $300,000 financial support request for Florida Department of Health Okaloosa COVID-19 response
- Purchase order to Frazer LTD for a Type 1 Ambulance F350 Gas 4X4, total $158,260.00
- Purchase order to Altec Industries for a 2021 Chevrolet 4wd Altec Boom Truck, total $167,999
- Resolution supporting affordable and reliable high-speed internet throughout Florida