Jackson County Board of County Commissioners - Regular Meeting - June 23, 2026 9:00 AM CST

The Jackson County Board of County Commissioners held a regular meeting on June 23, 2026, where significant procurement and budget-related matters were discussed. Key procurement actions included approval of a resolution and grant agreement with the Florida Department of Transportation for resurfacing Old Spanish Road, and a similar approval for design services related to Luke Springs Road funded by a CDBG grant. The board also approved a purchase and sale agreement for a 0.3-acre parcel known as the Smoke Stack building at the Endeavor property, with conditions related to future zoning changes by the City of Marianna. Additionally, the board authorized proceeding with a consultant contract to conduct an EMS study estimated between $30,000 and $45,000, which would inform potential fire assessment revenue. Budget workshop schedules were approved, and the board agreed to apply for rural infrastructure fund grants for a campground at Blue Springs and road construction at the commercial industrial park at Endeavor. The meeting included a motion to approve bonuses for fire rescue staff and a discussion on staff holiday scheduling. Public comments focused heavily on a proposed data center project, with the board ultimately approving an ordinance banning data centers and associated facilities in unincorporated Jackson County, with amendments directing staff to prepare comprehensive plan and land development code amendments to regulate such facilities. The ordinance passed with a 4-1 vote. The meeting also addressed concerns about property tax revenues, job creation, environmental impacts, and community input related to the data center proposal.