The City Council meeting included the appointment of the Mayor, Mayor Pro-Tem, and Council Liaisons. Discussions and resolutions covered the adoption of the Washington County Local Mitigation Strategy Plan, updates to the City's Social Media Policy, and the submission of a grant application for improvements at Jim Trawick Park. The council reviewed and adopted the final millage rate and budget for the 2026-2027 fiscal year. Other topics included the approval of utility rate schedules, various infrastructure projects such as road resurfacing and wastewater improvements, the sale of city-owned property, and several special event applications, including the Christmas Festival and homecoming events.
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The board reviewed the Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Proposed Budget, discussing expenditures across the Executive, Administration, Police, Fire, Street, Recreation, and Amtrak/Farmers Market departments. The deliberation covered various operational costs, including annual salary adjustments, professional service maintenance contracts, equipment and software licensing fees, vehicle loan payments, and capital outlay projects. Additionally, the council evaluated specific line items and potential budget reductions for various departments.
Sep 15, 2026·Board meeting
City Of Chipley Budget Workshop
The board conducted a workshop to review the proposed budget for Fiscal Year 2026-2027. Key discussions focused on balancing the Sanitation, Water, Gas, and Sewer funds. Details were provided on projected CPI increases, employee salary adjustments, insurance cost increases, and specific capital outlay projects, including debt service payments and equipment acquisitions for public works and utilities departments.
Sep 8, 2026·Board meeting
City of Chipley Council Council Meeting Minutes
The council meeting addressed a variety of municipal business, including the approval of a proclamation for Constitution Week and a presentation regarding a proposed increase in the Tourist Development Tax. Key actions included the approval of several resolutions involving state-funded grant agreements for road resurfacing, police department grant amendments, and environmental protection agreements. The council also authorized the purchase of public safety equipment, approved budget amendments, and awarded a bid for natural gas odorization system replacement. Other notable decisions included extending a solid waste disposal agreement, approving special event applications for a homecoming parade, a holiday festival, and a trunk-or-treat event, and appointing a member to the Planning & Zoning Commission. Additionally, the council addressed a change order for a flooding resiliency project, modified insurance requirements for a communications site lease, approved the listing of a foreclosed property, waived impact and tap fees for Habitat for Humanity homes, and reviewed a development order modification.
