The council discussed and approved a rental agreement for the Boys to Kings and Girls to Queens mentoring program, ensuring the city maintains control of the facility and utility cost coverage. Other key discussions included approving a proclamation for national e-waste awareness, authorizing applications for USDA rural development grants for water meter and generator projects, and submitting grant applications to the Florida Department of Environmental Protection for park improvements. The council also addressed an ordinance correction regarding garbage utility rates, appointed members to the citizens advisory task force, and discussed a request for providing city sewer service at Forest Capital.
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The council meeting included a public comment session where a citizen advocated for establishing a travel budget for the city council. The council also received updates from the North Florida Regional Planning Council regarding a wastewater project design and a successful grant application for infrastructure and odor control. Additionally, representatives from the Boys to Kings and Girls to Queens mentoring organization presented their program and requested the permanent use of the Lockridge Park building to serve local youth.
May 26, 2026·Board meeting
City Council City Council Meeting
The council discussed code violations concerning inoperable vehicles stored on private property and reviewed the status of a potential land abandonment process. Further, the council addressed a contract for land acquisition on Plantation Road, specifically focusing on well water testing, potential impacts on private wells within the vicinity, and the request for a contract extension involving an additional deposit.
May 12, 2026·Board meeting
City Council City Council Meeting
The City Council meeting included the opening of sealed bids for the Warner lift station improvements and for engineering services related to CDBG-DR projects. The council also received a presentation on Taylor County Development Authority updates, including economic development strategies and potential future project opportunities, and discussed the importance of foreign direct investment in the United States.
