September 1, 2026 Suwannee County Board of County Commissioners Regular Meeting

The Suwannee County Board of County Commissioners held a regular meeting on September 1, 2026, where several procurement and budget-related matters were addressed. The board approved multiple task orders with Miller Leg Pers under agreement 2025-91 for the design of a regional emergency shelter, including a $497,000 phase one on-site roadway and infrastructure design funded by grant funds, and a $3.5 million task order for schematic and design development. Additionally, the board approved a $105,000 change order with Blackwater for remediation of unsuitable soils at the Jefferson Smith Civic Center, with funding covered by the board's budget. The commissioners also discussed and approved recommended water and wastewater rates for county utility customers as proposed by the North Florida Water Utility Association, balancing customer impact and county contributions. The county attorney was authorized to represent the board at an upcoming Live Oak Community Redevelopment Authority meeting. The meeting included updates on bond interest rates for utility financing, the deactivation of Flock cameras by the sheriff's office, and ongoing infrastructure projects such as County Road 250 paving. Motions related to these procurement and budget items were unanimously approved by the board.