SUWANNEE MAY 6 BOCC AGENDA
SUWANNEE COUNTY BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
JUDICIAL ANNEX BUILDING
218 PARSHLEY STREET SOUTHWEST
LIVE OAK, FLORIDA 32064
TENTATIVE AGENDA FOR MAY 6, 2025, AT 5:30 P.M.
Invocation
Pledge to American Flag
ATTENTION:
• The Board may add additional items to this agenda.
• Affirmative action on any item includes authorization of the Chairman’s or designee’s signature on all associated documents.
• Individual speakers from the audience will be allowed three (3) minutes to speak following recognition by the Chairman and must speak from the podium. Speakers may only make one (1) trip to the podium to address concerns regarding all items on the consent agenda. (Filling out of Comment Card required, and forward to Chairman or County Administrator.)
• Groups or factions representing a position on a proposition or issue are required to select a single representative or spokesperson. The designated representative will be allowed to speak for seven (7) minutes following recognition by the Chairman and must speak from the podium. Speakers may only make one (1) trip to the podium to address concerns regarding all items on the agenda. (Filling out of Comment Card required, and forward to Chairman or County Administrator.)
• For general updates or questions regarding County business, contact the County Administrator during regular business hours at (386) 364-3400.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
1. a) April 15, 2025 – Regular Meeting
b) April 22, 2025 – Emergency Meeting
PUBLIC CONCERNS AND COMMENTS:
(Filling out of Comment Card required, and forward to Chairman or County Administrator. Individual speakers from the audience will be allowed three (3) minutes, and a single representative or spokesperson will be allowed seven (7) minutes to speak following recognition by the Chairman and must speak from the podium – one (1) trip to the podium.)
PROCLAMATIONS AND PRESENTATIONS:
2. Presentation and adoption of Proclamation declaring the month of May as “National Foster Care Month.” (Amanda Demaria, Director of Development and Engagement)
3. Presentation by the Brain Bus Alzheimer’s Association. (Donna Lee)
CONSENT:
4. Approval of payment of processed invoices.
5. Adoption of Resolution increasing ambulance billing rates to coincide with Medicare reimbursement rates.
6. Approval of Resolution and Loan Agreement to fund Project Summit-related costs. Budget impact: None. State appropriation will be used to pay off the loan.
7. Approval of appointments to the Citizens Advisory Task Force for the Fiscal Year 2024-2025 Community Development Block Grant project cycle.
8. Approval of Change Order No. 1 with Saltwater Builders, LLC, for unforeseen issues while driving the proposed piles for the floating dock. Budget impact: $45,000 will be paid from the Parks & Recreation budget.
9. Approval of Proposal from Dewberry Engineering Inc. to provide professional services for the design and engineering of additional classroom spaces to be added to the Douglass Gymnasium. Budget impact: $ 48,205 to be paid from grant proceeds.
10. Approval of Task Order with North Florida Professional Services, Inc. for geotechnical exploration and testing on property located at the Catalyst Industrial Park for the master stormwater system. Budget impact: $40,000 to be paid from the Board’s Professional Services line.
11. Approval of Amendment No. 1 to the Public Library Construction Grant Agreement with the State of Florida, Department of State, to extend the completion date of construction of the Branford Public Library to December 31, 2025. Budget impact: none.
12. Approval of Community Improvement Agreement with Sincere Care Foundation, Inc. for a portion of parcel 14-02S-13E-04987-00006(13773) to construct and operate a women’s health clinic.
13. Award Bid No. 2025-07 and authorize the Chairman to execute a contract with Miller Legg to perform professional services associated with the Regional Shelter. Budget impact: $2.5 million to be paid in state appropriations.
CONSTITUTIONAL OFFICERS ITEMS:
STAFF ITEMS:
COMMISSIONERS ITEMS:
COUNTY ATTORNEY ITEMS:
CONSULTANT ITEMS:
GENERAL BUSINESS:
14. Discuss, with possible Board action, update to Hatch Mine Contract. (Vice-Chairman White)
15. Additional Agenda Items. The Chairman calls for additional items.
16. Administrator’s comments and information.
17. Board Members Inquiries, Requests, and Comments.
