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County staff presented supplemental agreements and corresponding authorizing resolutions for multiple projects, including work identified in the meeting as: First Avenue South (supplemental agreement numbers 2 and 3), the McDaniel (named in the record as “McDaniel Bridal”) widening/resurfacing scope (supplemental agreement number 1), Nathaniel Roe (project described in staff remarks) and Cedar Island Road (supplemental agreement number 2). Each agreement would extend the project completion deadline (examples cited in the meeting: Dec. 31, 2025, and Jan. 30, 2026 for one First Avenue segment).

Motions to read titles, adopt the resolutions and approve the agreements were offered for each item; each motion received a second and passed by voice vote. County staff said the extensions provide additional time to complete construction and utility work under FDOT schedules and do not change the county’s financial authorization beyond previously approved budgets.

Ending: The board took the agreements and resolutions as approvals; county engineering staff will carry the extensions forward with FDOT and report progress at future meetings.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Taylor County Board of County Comissioners Mtg.","oneSentenceSummary","Commissioners unanimously adopted authorizing resolutions and approved several FDOT supplemental agreements on Dec. 17 that extend project completion dates for multiple road-widening and resurfacing projects through late 2025–early 2026.","taxTitle","Taylor County, Florida","taxId",28196,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6701847,"Taylor County delays decision on RV-park electrical meters; schedules FEMA/NFIP workshop in January",2062,816000,2878000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2171596-315768c5510361abaa26e985308843d5&start=816&end=2878","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2171596-315768c5510361abaa26e985308843d5/thumbnail_816000.jpg","/articles/6701847/Taylor-County/Florida/Taylor-County-delays-decision-on-RV-park-electrical-meters-schedules-FEMANFIP-workshop-in-January","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6701847-aa976819c03c7bc7c3a9a838e7e95f06/orig.mp4?Expires=1771160668&Signature=IlFrmViy9HJM1Z9CAzDxkHy2FvDjWvhhMSkjSmqlDIJwXE7orgTAKNizmFpWJunlq17qYZJ4vOO4deGH4OYSgxVka51TVS0S3E-OSRX4RhVId45tAoRGC15d~s6D40WrO3Q62sJZvYnGSmWHiH5EaDCi2LzA4-bA8LVT-Y-0UvRye1OYDfREqfvE89mg~aafNUP5tiRIfsmdkZDjxH8mZilyjCVUoe6pZcgUakBH~Avtqo431dWjF8ZdKoa5hZevmIFPOEXqZpvSQyM58Q1PlIStCX0ctLkON7envdC-GmaW1a0sEd~yX-RwRySJ3WrKHdPyTJPJD6Va3zNdrVo21Q__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Taylor County commissioners on Dec. 17 heard hours of public comment and staff testimony about whether electric meter boxes and breakers serving RV parks should be elevated above the base flood elevation after storm damage, then voted to wait for guidance and hold a workshop with FEMA and state mitigation officials in the second week of January.

The discussion centered on a request from Jenny L. Contreras, who said she represents Old Pavilion / Ulta Billion RV Park and other Perry-area RV parks and asked the board to allow meter panels “to stay where they are at ground level.” Building official Bobby Johnson and county staff countered that the county must follow the Florida Building Code and related floodplain requirements, and that not following those codes could affect Taylor County’s standing in the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) and its community-rating discounts.

The issue matters because electrical equipment and meters are specifically addressed in the Florida Building Code and in floodplain guidance (including ASCE 24-14), and changes or variances can be reviewed during NFIP audits. County attorney Conrad read the county’s variance-and-appeals rules and related ordinance language and noted that variances are allowed only under narrow conditions (unique site characteristics or exceptional hardship) and must not increase flood hazards or public expense. County staff described prior decisions: in June the board had allowed two RV hookups on a 100-amp service in a limited case, and that decision influenced many speakers’ expectations for broader relief.

Speakers at the meeting described business and personal hardship from recent storms. Jared Hunt, an RV-park owner, said his meter boxes “are still standing” and that parts of his campground have power; other park owners said replacing elevated infrastructure would be costly and would slow reopening. Jenny Contreras emphasized that many RV spaces are temporary and cleared in storms and said “anytime there’s any type of event, all these RVs are empty anyway.” County staff and commissioners repeatedly noted two competing concerns: how to help small coastal businesses recover and how to avoid actions that could jeopardize countywide NFIP status or future insurance discounts.

Office of Insurance Regulation staff member Luca Francescaio called in and offered to share a Florida State University–commissioned study on FEMA/CRS (Community Rating System) issues, which county staff said they would distribute to participants ahead of the workshop.

After extended discussion, Commissioner Moody moved — and a second was offered — to delay making a policy decision until after a workshop with FEMA and state mitigation; the motion carried by voice vote. County staff said the workshop is planned for the second week of January and that officials will notify affected business owners and the public when the date is confirmed.

The board and staff urged owners who want exceptions to consider applying for formal variances under the county code (which requires written application, findings of exceptional hardship when appropriate, and recording any granted variance), and several speakers promised to return with cost estimates for alternatives (centralized elevated service, 100-amp ground hookups, or other designs).

The commissioners did not adopt a blanket variance at the Dec. 17 meeting. Instead, they directed staff to convene the January workshop with FEMA and state mitigation representatives to clarify how the Florida Building Code, ASCE 24 guidance and NFIP/CRS rules apply to standalone electrical meters and utility poles serving RV parks.

Ending: County staff said they will text meeting details and materials to park owners and circulation lists once the workshop is scheduled. The board encouraged owners to gather cost estimates and technical plans before the next meeting so site-specific variance applications or staff recommendations can be considered promptly.","After months of post-storm debate, Taylor County commissioners agreed Dec. 17 to postpone a final ruling on whether electric meter boxes and panels at coastal RV parks can remain at ground level below base flood elevation and will host a workshop with FEMA and state mitigation in the second week of January to seek guidance.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":92,"_47":93,"_49":94,"_51":95,"_53":96,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":97,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":98,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6701830,"Commissioners approve on-call building official and plan-review services agreement",153,5971000,6124000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2171596-315768c5510361abaa26e985308843d5&start=5971&end=6124","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2171596-315768c5510361abaa26e985308843d5/thumbnail_5971000.jpg","/articles/6701830/Taylor-County/Florida/Commissioners-approve-on-call-building-official-and-plan-review-services-agreement","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6701830-ef803c40d164aaea5b10158ecbde2dd9/orig.mp4?Expires=1771160668&Signature=iHko5NYEjwnUmSqM5hv0NTmT8gl7zDj42PpIiLtdpHUd7b9h05u5dlZaMN2-bv40y7u-H-gqXsj5CZkyTi9n4BfqcgNH82BYolQ~XPuiw7dMlH8saS0kdmBlLn6803wN6Nju8rQpEY0ClA3h16X17q2cib4KWvCoJlD5FHvXxlGteKUeE06UJkb7GH2oVn-6mPXAla7iPFTfFP6Km8tgK76ZdBggHkWvABlZscPmYQde5RAeQ7bas-5kUsuYebUYwcsrSDgQr4yuQaF4Si8V6P~SDpYBNh3b7A2-qrt6wBVk~zUGk2pEG5rKgMYS6GhkD02rmRu8iM-Zb3Lw7-YGxQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The board approved a services agreement on Dec. 17 to allow the county to call on an outside contractor for building official services, plan review and inspection on an hourly basis when needed.

County administrator Lola Paddington (presenting staff) said the contract responds to the possible departure of the county building official and to fluctuating workload needs. The county solicited hourly quotes from three firms, received two responses, and the chosen vendor will supply staff only upon request; the agreement does not obligate the county to a continuous contract. The contract allows the county to request either a full-time building official or a lower-cost plans reviewer depending on demand.

Commissioners asked about contract language and an amendment staff had previously circulated; staff confirmed the requested changes are incorporated. The board approved the agreement by motion, second and voice vote.

Ending: Staff will use the agreement to avoid outages in plan review and inspections and to maintain permit processing if the county’s building official position is vacant.","Taylor County approved a vendor services agreement Dec. 17 to provide building official, plans-review and inspector services on an as-needed, hourly basis if the county has a staffing gap in the building department.",{"_33":100,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":101,"_41":102,"_43":103,"_45":104,"_47":105,"_49":106,"_51":107,"_53":108,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":109,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":110,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6701835,"Commissioners authorize staff talks with VFW about leasing Kelly Gray boathouse site",180,5409000,5589000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2171596-315768c5510361abaa26e985308843d5&start=5409&end=5589","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2171596-315768c5510361abaa26e985308843d5/thumbnail_5409000.jpg","/articles/6701835/Taylor-County/Florida/Commissioners-authorize-staff-talks-with-VFW-about-leasing-Kelly-Gray-boathouse-site","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6701835-d1e2158f8aac6d903d218e81d0a89801/orig.mp4?Expires=1771160668&Signature=bZA~2LGQCfvDkChcadC6OJAkQRfVysUDv3FJH2-X43tXStdFipEgHLZhJvuLfBRxZQcAZ9yFc~HT3g8rPF2qy2qPSCB9ogXXWU4te2FNQ7lEWznb5YCvDcAsWXqKmolJzPOSo849eEHaQ2E~PPhUquqQFUrR99Q0ssU3W~gvTQ1GF5wjS5Ms9vFfinVcq4ycUDjmLlN6MhTKq4rB6~gxbMu0qzhy6LRlps8HiZPbynA6mpwdvXW2UyNzH7f~Ox7QopRFX5cfxlfITLDuKdSNxd3nwVvjWTyb5RgDykOm2WyrVMHe4qKBVvbaTqJNnzElu-DaY0u8wB5UkL72bx2NHA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The board authorized staff to meet with representatives of the local Veterans of Foreign Wars post to discuss a potential lease of a county-owned portable building and adjacent site at the Kelly Gray boat house. County staff explained the parcel includes a portable building, a well, and electric service and is no longer needed as a voting precinct because the precinct has moved to Athena Baptist Church.

Commander Thrift of the VFW inspected the site and indicated the post could use the facility as a temporary meeting place. Sheriff Padgett signaled support for the idea and noted the VFW would work with staff on security considerations. The board approved a motion directing staff to convene with VFW leadership and return to the board with proposed lease terms.

Ending: Staff will draft lease terms and negotiate with the VFW; the board asked staff to report back with recommended lease language and any security or maintenance conditions.","Taylor County commissioners directed staff Dec. 17 to meet with the VFW and draft lease terms for a county-owned portable building and site at the Kelly Gray location that is no longer used as a voting precinct.",{"_33":112,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":113,"_41":114,"_43":115,"_45":116,"_47":117,"_49":118,"_51":119,"_53":120,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":121,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":122,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6701825,"No bids received for Steinhatchee floodplain mitigation project; county to re-advertise after ARPA reporting",145,430000,575000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2171596-315768c5510361abaa26e985308843d5&start=430&end=575","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2171596-315768c5510361abaa26e985308843d5/thumbnail_430000.jpg","/articles/6701825/Taylor-County/Florida/No-bids-received-for-Steinhatchee-floodplain-mitigation-project-county-to-re-advertise-after-ARPA-reporting","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6701825-d7973a3c5f7cb3841613f10fde259154/orig.mp4?Expires=1771160668&Signature=lR-PhtzMZOrWOqjrppv9xoI-1EnXR0HIzedeyI1GFdEUddpQXLqlRwlEeLh03WfHtuR1phXdJpmmpJCvclXYxhAPEbgpCLxX85HZ5QRjnwJ7-pjxvN8TtLrydNgXiDF8p08JCrAyX7Mnt5XLGTETJtIzv4ZkwILJ9oqV1e6ZISKpmNwuiTLLoZZLa9-p4h4dgpvJb2K0HPJpb4vtGk0cSz2iRZakmL~Rg0zxxWJq2x-dT2k0v9A9tWqjDS-vKjrpILa-t4gJE6b1ObckdW7BrLZ8yPqcUSF4I7Ij3zg2Nc1CGBTce9U~fbh34H8wXirqKoxeOl1JeQ8TTtKKeICWoA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","At the start of the meeting commissioners were told the county received no bids for the U.S. Army Corps floodplain mitigation/drainage project in Steinhatchee that had been scheduled for a public hearing. County staff said those improvements were previously reserved for ARPA funds and that the county must complete ARPA reporting and identify eligible expenses before committing the funds.

Staff said the lack of bids gives more time to work through permitting and mitigation questions with consultants; the county intends to re-advertise the project later once the outstanding permitting issues are resolved. Commissioners took the report as information and requested additional updates.

Ending: Staff will return with permit and ARPA reporting updates and will re-advertise when the project is ready.","Taylor County reported Dec. 17 that it received no bids for a U.S. Army Corps floodplain mitigation project in Steinhatchee that had been reserved for ARPA funds; staff said ARPA reporting must be completed before funds can be applied and the project will be re-advertised once permitting and mitigation questions are resolved.","actionData","errors"]

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