On the agenda: Taylor County Agenda — DATA CENTER (Sep 22)

SUGGESTED AGENDA
TAYLOR COUNTY BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
PERRY, FLORIDA
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 22, 2026
6:00 PM
201 E. GREEN STREET
TAYLOR COUNTY ADMINISTRATIVE COMPLEX
CONFERENCE LINE: 1-917-900-1022
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1. PRAYER
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
3. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
AWARDS/RECOGNITIONS:
4. RECOGNITION OF VICTOR BLANCO, UF/IFAS MARINE EXTENSION AGENT
— AMERICAN FISHERIES SOCIETY AWARD FOR EXCELLENCE IN PUBLIC
OUTREACH.
CONSENT ITEMS:
5. THE BOARD TO CONSIDER APPROVAL OF SHERIFF'S BUDGET AMENDMENT
THREE, AS AGENDAED BY JOHN KETRING, SHERIFF FINANCE DIRECTOR.
6. THE BOARD TO REVIEW AND CONSIDER APPROVAL OF THE REQUEST FOR
PROPOSAL (RFP) FOR THE TAYLOR COUNTY HORSEMEN'S ARENA
IMPROVEMENTS AND PARK DEVELOPMENT PROJECT. THE PROJECT WILL
BE FUNDED WITH A FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL
PROTECTION (FDEP), FLORIDA RECREATION DEVELOPMENT ASSISTANCE
PROGRAM (FRDAP) GRANT IN THE AMOUNT OF $200,000, AS AGENDAED
BY MELODY COX, GRANTS WRITER.
7. THE BOARD TO CONSIDER ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION TO REFLECT
UNANTICIPATED MONIES IN THE GENERAL FUND, AS AGENDAED BY
DANNIELLE WELCH, COUNTY FINANCE DIRECTOR.
8. THE BOARD TO CONSIDER APPROVAL OF THE ANNUAL CORE CONTRACT
BETWEEN THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH (FDOH) IN TAYLOR
COUNTY AND THE TAYLOR COUNTY BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS,
AS AGENDAED BY TONYA HOBBY, HEALTH OFFICER.
9. THE BOARD TO CONSIDER APPROVAL OF MODIFICATION NUMBER ONE TO
HMGP STATE MATCH CONTRACT H1270, FOLEY CUT OFF ROAD RISK
REDUCTION, AS AGENDAED BY COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR.
10. THE BOARD TO CONSIDER APPROVAL OF MODIFICATION NUMBER ONE TO
THE HMGP STATE MATCH SUBGRANT AGREEMENT H1419 (FDEM / TAYLOR
COUNTY, FEMA PROJECT #4734-137-R, WILDER CREEK FLOOD RISK
REDUCTION, AS AGENDAED BY THE COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR.
11. THE BOARD TO CONSIDER APPROVAL OF PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
AGREEMENT WITH LOCKLEAR AND ASSOCIATES FOR FOUR HAZARD
MITIGATION GRANT STORMWATER PROJECTS, AS AGENDAED BY THE

COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR.
12. BOARD TO CONSIDER APPROVAL TO RENEW THE INMATE MEDICAL
COVERAGE (CORRECTIONAL INMATE MEDICAL INSURANCE / CIMI)
POLICY FOR THE TAYLOR COUNTY JAIL AND TAYLOR COUNTY BOCC WITH
SIRIUSPOINT AMERICA INSURANCE COMPANY, EFFECTIVE 10/01/2026
THROUGH 09/30/2027, AND TO AUTHORIZE PAYMENT OF THE ANNUAL
PREMIUM OF $22,663.20 TO KING RISK PARTNERS, AS AGENDAED BY
COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR.
13. EXAMINATION AND APPROVAL OF INVOICES.
BIDS/PUBLIC HEARINGS:
14. THE BOARD TO RECEIVE REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS (RFP) AT 6:00 P.M.
FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF ONE PICKLEBALL COURT AT SOUTHSIDE
PARK WITH A BID ADDITIVE OF A SECOND COURT IF FUNDING IS
AVAILABLE, AS AGENDAED BY MELODY COX, GRANTS WRITER.
PUBLIC REQUESTS:
15. THE TAYLOR COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT TO PROVIDE THE BOARD WITH
A BRIEF UPDATE ON INITIATIVES AND PROGRAMS OFFERED, AS
AGENDAED BY KATRINA FILLYAW, PUBLIC HEALTH SERVICES MANAGER
FOR FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH
GENERAL BUSINESS:
16. THE BOARD TO DISCUSS AND CONSIDER APPROVAL OF TASK WORK ORDER
(TASK ASSIGNMENT 2026-1) WITH NORTH FLORIDA PROFESSIONAL
SERVICES, INC. (NFPS) FOR PROFESSIONAL PLANNING SERVICES
RELATED TO DATA CENTERS AND LARGE LOAD (ENERGY) CUSTOMERS, AS
AGENDAED BY THE COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR.
17. STAFF REQUESTS BOARD DISCUSSION AND DIRECTION ON REVISING THE
COUNTY'S PLANNING APPLICATION FEE SCHEDULE SO THAT FEES
CHARGED TO APPLICANTS MORE CLOSELY REFLECT THE COST OF
PROFESSIONAL PLANNING REVIEW SERVICES BILLED TO THE COUNTY BY
NORTH FLORIDA PROFESSIONAL SERVICES, INC. (NFPS) UNDER THE
COUNTY'S CONTINUING CONSULTANT CONTRACT, AND DIRECTION TO
STAFF AND THE COUNTY ATTORNEY TO PREPARE THE APPROPRIATE
RESOLUTION AMENDMENT FOR ADOPTION AT A FUTURE MEETING, AS
AGENDAED BY COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR.
COUNTY STAFF ITEMS:
18. THE BOARD TO APPROVE AWARDING A CONTRACT TO OLD WORLD
CRAFTSMAN IN THE AMOUNT OF $1,387,965 FOR THE DOCTORS'

MEMORIAL HOSPITAL ROOFING RETROFIT, HARDENING, AND REPAIR
PROJECT WHICH IS FULLY FUNDED WITH A FLORIDA COMMERCE
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT (CDBG) MIT GRANT, AS
AGENDAED BY MELODY COX, GRANTS WRITER.
19. THE BOARD TO APPROVE CONSTRUCTION AGREEMENT CONTRACT BETWEEN
TAYLOR COUNTY BOCC AND OLD WORLD CRAFTSMAN, INC. IN THE
AMOUNT OF $1,387,965 FOR THE DOCTORS' MEMORIAL HOSPITAL
ROOFING RETROFIT, HARDENING, AND REPAIR PROJECT WHICH IS
FULLY FUNDED WITH A FLORIDA COMMERCE CDBG-MIT GRANT, AS
AGENDAED BY MELODY COX, GRANTS WRITER.
COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR ITEMS:
20. THE BOARD TO DISCUSS BOARD MEETING ROOM ACOUSTICS, AS
AGENDAED BY THE COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR.
21. THE BOARD TO CONSIDER REQUEST TO ALLOW FOOD TRUCK VENDORS AT
THE STEINHATCHEE FARMERS MARKET, AS AGENDAED BY THE COUNTY
ADMINISTRATOR.
COMMENTS AND CONCERNS FROM THE PUBLIC FOR NON-AGENDAED ITEMS:
BOARD INFORMATIONAL ITEMS:
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FOR YOUR INFORMATION
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THE AGENDA AND ASSOCIATED DOCUMENTATION, IF APPLICABLE,
IS AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC ON THE FOLLOWING WEBSITE:
www.taylorcountygov.com

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CERTAIN ASSISTANCE. PLEASE CONTACT PATRICIA SADLER,
ASSISTANT COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR, 201 E. GREEN STREET,
PERRY, FLORIDA, 850-838-3500, EXT.7, WITHIN TWO (2)
WORKING DAYS OF THIS PROCEEDING.

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