Board of County Commissioners Public Hearing - September 15, 2026

The Leon County Board of County Commissioners held a public hearing on September 15, 2026, primarily addressing the adoption of the tentative millage rates and budgets for fiscal year 2026-2027. The board approved the proposed millage rate of 9.0644 mills, which is a 1.94% increase over the rollback rate, to support essential county services. They also adopted the tentative Emergency Medical Services MSTU rate and budget. Additionally, the board enacted an eighteen-month moratorium on large load customer facilities, including large-scale data centers, to allow time for developing regulatory frameworks addressing their impacts. Public speakers expressed support for the moratorium, emphasizing environmental and community concerns. The board also approved amendments to the Tourism Development Plan and cultural tourism grant programs. Other procurement-related discussions included appointments to advisory boards and acceptance of a status report on the justice information system upgrade issues. The board authorized the county attorney to initiate dispute resolution regarding a breach of the fire services and EMS interlocal agreement with the city. Several proclamations were approved, and legislative priorities were discussed, including support for Florida joining the Southern Rail Commission and recognizing Emancipation Day in state law. The meeting concluded with discussions on animal control issues, code enforcement jurisdiction, and requests for future agenda items related to local projects and policy considerations.