City Commission Public Hearing - July 6, 2026

The City Commission of Tallahassee held a public hearing on July 6, 2026, to address enforcement issues related to the Southwood DRRI development order, specifically concerning the incomplete Orange Avenue extension. The discussion focused on the failure to complete approximately 900 feet of roadway by the December 31, 2025 deadline, with the uncompleted section located on land owned by NextGen Family Group LLC. St. Joe Company, the master developer, and NextGen Family Group were involved in ongoing disputes, including a lawsuit filed by St. Joe against NextGen to resolve property rights needed for construction. Residents and neighborhood representatives expressed frustration over delays and called for sanctions to enforce compliance. The commission debated whether to impose sanctions solely on NextGen or to include St. Joe and other impacted parcels, but ultimately voted 3-2 to postpone the decision to the August 28, 2026 meeting to allow for expanded notice and a more comprehensive hearing. The commission emphasized the need to resolve the issue promptly while ensuring all affected parties are properly included in the process.