Flagler County Regular Meeting 5/18/2026

The Flagler County Board of County Commissioners held a regular meeting on May 18, 2026, covering a range of topics including emergency management updates, road and bridge maintenance, and public works recognitions. Key procurement-related discussions included the presentation of the Bulo Creek Headquarters Regional Park master plan, funded by a partnership with DOT District 5 using LAP federal funds, with detailed planning and design phases outlined. The board also discussed and approved an interlocal agreement with the Flagler County Sheriff for budgeting unexpended funds. Additionally, the board addressed consent agenda items involving property owner authorization related to development orders, which was tabled for further review. The appointment of a representative to the Florida Governmental Utility Authority board was approved, selecting Hamid Tastian. The meeting included adoption of an updated addressing and street naming ordinance to improve emergency response and public safety. The board authorized the county attorney to commence foreclosure action on a property with code enforcement violations and discussed pursuing a historic preservation board to qualify for certified local government status and related grants. The meeting concluded with discussions on financial transparency related to audit reports and concerns about social media allegations against county employees. No direct contract awards or new RFPs were reported, but several capital improvement projects and interlocal agreements were reviewed and approved or tabled for further consideration.