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Tue Oct 13, 2026

City Council

City Council to consider emergency declaration and development order for Take 5 Oil Change

The City Council will discuss a state of emergency declaration for Tropical Storm Nine/Hurricane Isaias. The body is also reviewing a preliminary development order for Take 5 Oil Change and an update to the five-year Capital Improvements schedule.

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AGENDA CITY OF MACCLENNY PUBLIC HEARING GERALD DOPSON CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS October 13, 2026, 5:00 PM I. CALL TO ORDER A. Prayer B. Flag Ceremony II. OLD BUSINESS III. NEW BUSINESS A. Declaration of State of Emergency 2026-01 for Tropical Storm Nine/Hurricane Isaias. B. Resolution 27-01: a resolution approving a preliminary development order for Take 5 Oil Change. C. First Reading of Ordinance 27-01: an ordinance amending the Capital Improvements Element to update the five-year schedule of Capital Improvements. D. City staff will provide a fixed asset update. E. Byron Flagg of Gray Robinson will present the contract for Blair Nurseries litigation. IV. EMERGENCY BUSINESS V. OTHER BUSINESS A. Approval of minutes: ▪ Regular Council Meeting September 8, 2026 ▪ Tentative Millage Rate and Budget September 14, 2026 ▪ Final Millage Rate and Budget: September 21, 2026 B. Review of the bills for the month of ▪ September 2026 C. Comments – Board/Public
Mon Sep 21, 2026

City Council

Macclenny City Council to adopt 2026-2027 budget and millage rate

The City Council is meeting to adopt the final budget and millage rate for the 2026-2027 fiscal year. The proposed millage rate of 3.5679 is equal to the rolled-back rate.

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✓ Decided: Macclenny City Commission adopts $25.9M budget and final millage rate

The City Commission unanimously approved the final budget for the 2026-2027 fiscal year. The commission also adopted the final ad valorem tax levy rate.

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AGENDA CITY OF MACCLENNY PUBLIC HEARING SEPTEMBER 21, 2026 5:15 PM GERALD DOPSON CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS I. CALL TO ORDER A. Prayer B. Flag Ceremony II. NEW BUSINESS The purpose of this meeting is for the taxing authority to adopt the final budget and millage rate, and publicly announce the percent, if any, by which the re-computed millage exceeds the rolled-back rate. The millage rate of 3.5679 is equal to the rolled-back rate of 3.5679 mills. A. Discuss 2026-2027 Budget B. Approve Resolution No. 26-09: adopting the final levy of ad valorem taxes including the operating millage rate of 3.5679. C. Approve Resolution No. 26-10: adopting the final budget of $25,957,918 for the fiscal year of 2026-2027.
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1053 CITY OF MACCLENNY Final Budget Workshop September 21, 2026 5:15 P.M. Note: These meeting minutes are a summarized version of the actual discussion at the meeting. These are not verbatim transcripts. For a complete audio recording of the discussion please contact City Manager Mike Griffis at citymanager@cityofmacclenny.com. The City Commission met in regular session, Monday, September 21, 2026, with the following present: City Manager Mike Griffis, Mayor Mark Bryant, Commissioners Cecil Horne Jr., Sam Kitching, Danny Norton, Lynward Bones, and Council Secretary Shelisa Hull. Mayor Bryant called the meeting to order and opened the meeting with prayer followed by the pledge to the United States flag. New Business: Mayor Bryant presented Resolution 26-09 for the adoption of the final levy Ad valorem rate of 3.5679 mills. With no changes made since the last meeting Commissioner Kitching made a motion to approve Resolution 26-09: adopting the levy of ad valorem taxes including the operating millage rate of 3.5679 and was seconded by Commissioner Horne. Voting was unanimous. Motion carried. Mayor Bryant presented Resolution 26-10 for the adoption of the final budget in the amount of $25,957,918.00 for the 2026-2027 fiscal year. With no changes made since the last meeting Commissioner Kitching made a motion to approve Resolution 26-10: adopting the tentative budget of $25,957,918 for the fiscal year of 2026-2027 and was seconded by Commissioner Norton. Voting was unanimou …
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Mon Sep 14, 2026

City Council

Macclenny City Council to hold public hearing on tentative budget and millage rate

The City Council is meeting to discuss and potentially amend the 2026-2027 tentative budget. The body will consider adopting a tentative levy of ad valorem taxes and a tentative budget for the upcoming fiscal year.

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✓ Decided: Macclenny approves tentative $25.9M budget and millage rate

The City Commission unanimously adopted Resolution 26-07, setting a tentative operating millage rate of 3.5679 mills, which equals the rolled-back rate. Commissioners also unanimously approved Resolution 26-08, adopting a tentative budget of $25,957,918 for the 2026-2027 fiscal year. A final budget hearing was scheduled for September 21, 2026.

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AGENDA CITY OF MACCLENNY PUBLIC HEARING ON TENTATIVE BUDGET & PROPOSED MILLAGE RATE SEPTEMBER 14, 2026 5:15 PM GERALD DOPSON CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS I. CALL TO ORDER A. Prayer B. Flag Ceremony II. NEW BUSINESS The purpose of this meeting is for the taxing authority to amend and adopt the tentative budget, re-compute its proposed millage rate, and publicly announce the percent, if any, by which the re-computed proposed millage exceeds the rolled-back rate. The Proposed millage rate of 3.5679 mills is equal to the rolled-back rate. A. Discuss 2026-2027 Budget B. Approve Resolution #26-07: adopting the tentative levy of ad valorem taxes including the operating millage rate of 3.5679. C. Approve Resolution #26-08: adopting the tentative budget of $25,957,918 for the fiscal year of 2026-2027. Upcoming Meetings: September 21st at 5:15 p.m. Public Hearing on Final Millage rate and Budget.
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1052 CITY OF MACCLENNY Tentative Budget Workshop September 14, 2026 5:15 P.M. Note: These meeting minutes are a summarized version of the actual discussion at the meeting. These are not verbatim transcripts. For a complete audio recording of the discussion please contact City Manager Mike Griffis at citymanager@cityofmacclenny.com. The City Commission met in regular session, Tuesday, September 8, 2026, with the following present: City Manager Mike Griffis, Mayor Mark Bryant, Commissioners Cecil Horne Jr., Sam Kitching, Danny Norton, Lynward Bones, and Council Secretary Shelisa Hull. Mayor Bryant called the meeting to order, and Commissioner Bones opened the meeting with prayer followed by the pledge to the United States flag. New Business: Mayor Braynt stated that the purpose of this meeting is for the taxing authority to amend and adopt the tentative-budget, re-compute its proposed millage rate, and publicly announce the percent, if any, by which the re-computed proposed millage exceeds the rolled- back rate. The Proposed millage rate of 3.5679 mills is equal to the rolled-back rate. Finance Director Thompson noted that only two changes have been made to the budget since the last meeting. The projected decreases for the Communication Service Tax and the Local Option Fuel Tax were less than initially speculated, resulting in an overall increase to the City's contingency fund. Director Thompson stated that unless the Council requested further changes, a notice of a budg …
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Tue Sep 8, 2026

City Council

Macclenny City Council to review CDBG procurement and compliance policies

The City Council will consider the approval of a new Community Development Block Grant Program (CDBG) Procurement Policy and a Federal Grants Compliance Policy. The meeting also includes a legal report from Byron Flagg of Counsel.

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✓ Decided: City Council approves new federal grant policies and schedules legal meeting

The City Council approved updated procurement and compliance policies for federal CDBG and CDBG-DR grants. Additionally, the Council authorized a private attorney-client session to discuss pending litigation involving Blair Nurseries, Inc. Minutes from previous meetings and August 2026 bills were also approved.

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AGENDA CITY OF MACCLENNY PUBLIC HEARING GERALD DOPSON CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS September 8, 2026, 5:00 PM I. CALL TO ORDER A. Prayer B. Flag Ceremony II. OLD BUSINESS III. NEW BUSINESS A. Byron Flagg of Counsel will provide a legal report. B. Approval of new Community Development Block Grant Program (CDBG) Procurement Policy C. Approval of Federal Grants Compliance Policy as required for CDBG and CDBG-DR programs IV. EMERGENCY BUSINESS V. OTHER BUSINESS A. Approval of minutes: ▪ Regular Council Meeting August 11, 2026 ▪ First Budget Workshop August 24, 2026 B. Review of the bills for the month of ▪ August 2026 C. Comments – Board/Public REMINDER: Upcoming Meetings Public Hearing to adopt the Tentative Millage Rate and Budget: Monday, September 14th at 5:15 pm Public Hearing to adopt the Final Millage Rate and Budget: Monday, September 21st at 5:15 pm
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1050 CITY OF MACCLENNY REGULAR MEETING September 8, 2026 5:00 P.M. Note: These meeting minutes are a summarized version of the actual discussion at the meeting. These are not verbatim transcripts. For a complete audio recording of the discussion please contact City Manager Mike Griffis at citymanager@cityofmacclenny.com. The City Commission met in regular session, Tuesday, September 8, 2026, with the following present: City Manager Mike Griffis, Mayor Mark Bryant, Commissioners Cecil Horne Jr., Sam Kitching, Danny Norton, Lynward Bones, Council Secretary Shelisa Hull and City Attorney Frank Maloney. Mayor Bryant called the meeting to order, and Commissioner Kitching opened the meeting with prayer followed by the pledge to the United States flag. Old Business: There was no old business. New Business: Finance Director Melissa Thompson presented the new Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) procurement policy, required for the CDBG-DR infrastructure grant for the Ohio Avenue water plant. She explained that the policy is updated to comply with new federal disaster fund requirements. While there are differences between federal and state thresholds, the City will adhere to the more stringent of the two. The policy has been reviewed by counsel. Commissioner Kitching made a motion to approve the new CDBG procurement policy, as presented, and was seconded by Commissioner Horne. Voting was unanimous. Motion carried. Finance Director Thompson also presented a comprehensive do …
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Mon Aug 24, 2026

City Council

Macclenny City Council to hold first 2026-2027 budget workshop

The City Council is meeting to discuss the 2026-2027 budget. This is the first of several scheduled workshops and hearings regarding the budget and millage rates.

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✓ Decided: City of Macclenny reviews proposed 2026-2027 budget

The City Commission held a budget workshop to review a proposed budget of $25,924,342. The proposal includes using the millage rollback rate of 3.5679 and allocating $1.3 million to pay off a USDA fire station loan. No formal votes were taken during this workshop session.

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AGENDA CITY OF MACCLENNY FIRST BUDGET WORKSHOP GERALD DOPSON CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS MONDAY, August 24, 2026 5:00 p.m. I. CALL TO ORDER A. Prayer B. Flag Ceremony II. NEW BUSINESS A. Discussion of 2026-2027 Budget. Upcoming Meeting Dates and Times Monday, August 31st @ 5:00 PM Second Budget Workshop if needed Tuesday, September 8th @ 5:00 PM Regular City Council Meeting Monday, September 14th @ 5:15 PM Public Hearing Tentative Millage and Budget Monday, September 21st @ 5:15 PM Public Hearing Final Millage rate and Budget
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LO4/ CITY OF MACCLENNY First Budget Workshop Meeting August 24, 2026 5:00 P.M. Note: These meeting minutes are a summarized version of the actual discussion at the meeting. These are not verbatim transcripts. For a complete audio recording of the discussion please contact City Manager Mike Griffis at citymanager@cityofmacclenny.com. The City Commission met in special session, Monday, August 24, 2026, with the following present: City Manager Mike Griffis, Mayor Mark Bryant, Commissioners Cecil Horne Jr., Sam Kitching, Danny Norton, Lynward Bones. Council Secretary Shelisa Hull and City Attorney Frank Maloney were absent. Mayor Bryant called the meeting to order, and Commissioner Bones opened the meeting with prayer followed by the pledge to the United States flag. New Business: Finance Director Melissa Thompson presented the proposed 2026-2027 Budget, noting it is based on a reduction in the millage rate from 3.6 mills to the rollback rate of 3.5679. The budget also accounts for a 15.5% increase in health insurance costs, changes in Florida Retirement System (FRS) rates, and a 3% salary increase across all departments. Insurance costs for property, liability, and auto are mostly flat compared to the previous year, with minor adjustments. Utility and fuel costs have been adjusted where necessary, with notable increases in the streets, recreation, water, and sewer departments. Director Thompson reported that state revenue projections have been delayed. As of the meeting, f …
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Tue Aug 11, 2026

City Council

Macclenny City Council to receive update on building projects

The City Council will meet to receive a staff update on current building projects. The body will also review July 2026 bills and approve minutes from the July 14 meeting.

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✓ Decided: Commission makes Ghost in the Oaks and Christmas in the Park free this year

The City Commission voted unanimously to make Ghost in the Oaks and Christmas in the Park free public events for this year, with vendor fees remaining in place. The decision followed an agreement for the Baker County Chamber of Commerce to take over event administration at no charge to the city. Commissioners also unanimously approved the July 2026 bills and the July 14, 2026 meeting minutes.

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AGENDA CITY OF MACCLENNY PUBLIC HEARING GERALD DOPSON CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS August 11, 2026, 5:00 PM I. CALL TO ORDER A. Prayer B. Flag Ceremony II. OLD BUSINESS III. NEW BUSINESS A. City staff will provide an update on current building projects in the City. IV. EMERGENCY BUSINESS V. OTHER BUSINESS A. Approval of minutes: ▪ Regular Council Meeting July 14, 2026 B. Review of the bills for the month of ▪ July 2026 C. Comments – Board/Public REMINDER: Upcoming Meetings First Budget Workshop is August 24th at 5:00 pm Second Budget Workshop is August 31st at 5:00 pm
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1049 CITY OF MACCLENNY REGULAR MEETING August 11, 2026 5:00 P.M. Note: These meeting minutes are a summarized version of the actual discussion at the meeting. These are not verbatim transcripts. For a complete audio recording of the discussion please contact City Manager Mike Griffis at citymanager@cityofmacclenny.com. The City Commission met in regular session, Tuesday, August 11, 2026, with the following present: City Manager Mike Griffis, Mayor Mark Bryant, Commissioners Cecil Horne Jr., Sam Kitching, Danny Norton, Lynward Bones, Council Secretary Shelisa Hull and City Attorney Frank Maloney. Mayor Bryant called the meeting to order and opened the meeting with prayer followed by the pledge to the United States flag. Old Business: There was no old business. New Business: Office Manager Deanna Dinkins provided updates on current building projects in the City. She reported that Wawa held its grand opening last week, with staff attending, and is now open for business. A new car wash is planned at State Road 228 and Barbara Brothers Circle; its final development order was approved in May. The applicant has not yet applied for a demolition permit, which will be required to remove an existing brick house before submitting for building permits. Staff noted the process has been lengthy but is now complete on development approvals, and engineers are proceeding. Mrs. Dinkins further reported that Barber Point PUD (old golf course) is nearing completion of engineering tweaks; t …
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