Hendry County BOCC Commission Meeting 01/13/26

The Hendry County Board of County Commissioners held a regular meeting on January 13, 2026, where several procurement and budget-related matters were addressed. The board approved the contract award for the Dallas Townsen Agricultural Center flooring project to Wayne Wilds Floor Coverings. They also approved budget adjustments to upgrade election tabulating machines and authorized the use of county property for a wireless broadband tower installation by Streamline Wireless, including approval of a license agreement subject to legal review. Additionally, the board discussed and approved prioritization of transportation infrastructure projects for grant applications, including road improvements under the SCOP and SCRAP programs and sidewalk projects under the Transportation Alternatives program. A contract with Tetratech for an interim expansion project was approved for approximately $249,950. The board also deliberated on a fire prevention ordinance amendment increasing fines for burn ban violations and allocated potential fine revenues for fire equipment reserves. Other discussions included appointments to the canvassing board, consideration of a funding request for a community project, and concerns about potential state tax reforms impacting county revenues. No votes were taken on the community funding request, and the board tabled that discussion for a future meeting. Overall, the meeting focused on approving contracts, budget allocations, and grant application priorities related to county infrastructure and services.