Taylor County Board of County Commssioners Meeting

The Taylor County Board of County Commissioners held a meeting on August 19, 2026, with several procurement and budget-related discussions. Key procurement activities included the review of statements of qualifications for a commercial seafood facility planning and feasibility study in Steam Hatchee, with three firms submitting proposals. The board also considered qualifications for a phase one hazard mitigation grant covering four flood risk reduction projects. Additionally, the board reviewed and approved two Federal Aviation Administration grants totaling over $1.3 million for airport improvement projects, noting potential matching fund requirements. A significant agenda item was the presentation by the Army Corps of Engineers on a $10.6 million federal dredging project for Cedar Island Key Beach, with the county responsible for an estimated $1.8 million matching share; the board approved moving $879,411 from reserves to fund this commitment. Budget discussions addressed deficits in the general and MSTU funds, with plans to balance the FY27 budget using reserves and further deliberations scheduled. The board also discussed the installation of school zone cameras by the City of Perry on county right-of-way without permits, expressing concerns and considering requesting their removal. Finally, the board was briefed on a delay in the Ash Street widening and resurfacing project due to design changes affecting bid timing.