Fort Walton Beach, FL
Fort Walton BeachFL averageUS Census ACS
Median home value
$296,000 Typical home value $325,397 +0.9% yr/yr · +12.1% 5-yr
Próximas reuniones
Wed Sep 9, 2026
Community Redevelopment Agency - Regular Meeting
Council Chambers, 107 Miracle Strip Parkway SW, Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548
Wed Sep 9, 2026
City Council - Special Meeting
Council Chambers, 107 Miracle Strip Parkway SW, Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548
Tue Sep 15, 2026
City Council - Regular Meeting
Council Chambers, 107 Miracle Strip Parkway SW, Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548
Wed Sep 16, 2026
Special Magistrate - Regular Meeting
Council Chambers, 107 Miracle Strip Parkway SW, Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548
Thu Sep 17, 2026
Local Planning Agency - Regular Meeting
Council Chambers, 107 Miracle Strip Parkway SW, Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548
Wed Sep 23, 2026
City Council - Special Meeting
Council Chambers, 107 Miracle Strip Parkway SW, Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548
Thu Oct 1, 2026
Local Planning Agency - Regular Meeting
Council Chambers, 107 Miracle Strip Parkway SW, Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548
Tue Oct 13, 2026
City Council - Regular Meeting
Council Chambers, 107 Miracle Strip Parkway SW, Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548
Wed Oct 21, 2026
Special Magistrate - Regular Meeting
Council Chambers, 107 Miracle Strip Parkway SW, Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548
Tue Oct 27, 2026
Community Redevelopment Agency - Regular Meeting
Council Chambers, 107 Miracle Strip Parkway SW, Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548
Tue Oct 27, 2026
City Council - Regular Meeting
Council Chambers, 107 Miracle Strip Parkway SW, Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548
Thu Nov 5, 2026
Local Planning Agency - Regular Meeting
Council Chambers, 107 Miracle Strip Parkway SW, Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548
Tue Nov 17, 2026
City Council - Regular Meeting
Council Chambers, 107 Miracle Strip Parkway SW, Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548
Wed Nov 18, 2026
Special Magistrate - Regular Meeting
Council Chambers, 107 Miracle Strip Parkway SW, Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548
Thu Dec 3, 2026
Local Planning Agency - Regular Meeting
Council Chambers, 107 Miracle Strip Parkway SW, Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548
Tue Dec 15, 2026
Community Redevelopment Agency - Regular Meeting
Council Chambers, 107 Miracle Strip Parkway SW, Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548
Tue Dec 15, 2026
City Council - Regular Meeting
Council Chambers, 107 Miracle Strip Parkway SW, Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548
Reuniones recientes
Wed Aug 26, 2026
City Council - Special Meeting
Council to review $65.1M FY 2026-27 budget and discuss library, golf, police changes
The Fort Walton Beach City Council is holding a special meeting to receive a presentation on the proposed FY 2026-27 comprehensive budget totaling $65,091,224, which is 0.24% less than the prior year's adopted budget. The council will also discuss several major proposals, including restructuring the library, privatizing the golf course, consolidating the police department, outsourcing sports providers, and other property-specific items. These are discussion items, not final decisions.
- Proposed FY 2026-27 budget of $65,091,224, down 0.24% from FY 2025-26
- Discussion on restructuring the library (Council Member Jeter)
- Discussion on privatizing the golf course (Council Member Walker)
- Discussion on consolidating the police department (Council Member Walker)
- Discussion on outsourcing sports providers (City Manager Davis)
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Council Chambers, 107 Miracle Strip Parkway SW, Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548
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~ Agenda ~
City of Fort Walton Beach
Special Meeting of the City Council of Fort Walton Beach
Wednesday, August 26, 2026
4:00 PM
Council Chambers
107 Miracle Strip Parkway SW
Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548
City Council of Fort Walton Beach
Page 1
Printed 8/21/2026
1.
CALL TO ORDER
2.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
3.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
4.
PRESENTATION
4.1.
Library Presentation - Savannah Cole, Library Manager
ATTACHMENTS:
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Library Services Review - Council Meeting 8.26.26
4.2.
Proposed FY 2026-27 Comprehensive Budget – Jason Davis, City Manager
ATTACHMENTS:
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FY 2026-27 Budget Special Meeting 8.26.26 jd
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08.17.26 FY26 Adopted Budget VS FY27 Proposed Budget Detailed Report
5.
ACTION--DIRECTION--DISCUSSION
5.1.
Restructuring of the Library - Council Member Bryce Jeter
5.2.
Privatization of the Golf Course - Council Member Payne Walker
5.3.
Consolidation of the Police Department - Council Member Payne Walker
5.4.
Outsourcing Sports Providers - City Manager Jason Davis
5.5.
CPR Training for Citizens - Council Member Bryce Jeter
5.6.
Parking Lot - 164 Miracle Strip Parkway SE - Council Member Bryce Jeter
5.7.
Portion of Tennis Center Property - 45 W Audrey Drive NW - Council Member
Bryce Jeter
5.8.
Former Elder Services Building - 215 Hospital Road NE - Council Member David
Schmidt
Special Meeting
Agenda
August 26, 2026
City Council of Fort Walton Beach
Page 2
Printed 8/21/2026
6.
ADJOURNMENT
Quasi-Judici …
Tue Aug 25, 2026
Community Redevelopment Agency - Regular Meeting
La CRA considerará la demolición de $99,999 de la antigua propiedad de Elder Services
La Agencia de Redesarrollo Comunitario revisará las actualizaciones de proyectos y considerará nuevas acciones, incluyendo la aprobación de un proyecto de demolición para la antigua propiedad de Elder Services con un límite de presupuesto de $99,999 y hasta $50,000 para la eliminación de asbesto. El personal también proporcionará actualizaciones sobre proyectos completados y en curso, tales como el lavado a presión del centro, la mitigación de molestias/deterioro, la iluminación de parques y las mejoras de CPTED. La junta discutirá una posible orden de cambio para los cerramientos de contenedores de basura y revisará los diseños para el letrero de la Entrada Principal de Vandergriff Park.
- Demolición de la antigua propiedad de Elder Services: presupuesto de $99,999, más $50,000 para el estudio/eliminación de asbesto
- Cerramientos de contenedores de basura: considerar costos adicionales por orden de cambio y su adición a la Etapa Cuatro del proyecto The Landing Park
- Entrada Principal de Vandergriff Park: la junta revisará y proporcionará dirección sobre los diseños propuestos
- Actualizaciones sobre la iluminación de Vandegriff Park, las mejoras de CPTED en Chester Pruitt Park y el proyecto de CPTED en Carson Drive
- Aprobación de las actas de la reunión del 23 de junio de 2026
Council Chambers, 107 Miracle Strip Parkway SW, Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548
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~ Agenda~
City of Fort Walton Beach
Community Redevelopment Agency
Tuesday, August 25, 2026
4:00 PM
105 Miracle Strip Parkway
Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548
Community Redevelopment Agency
Page 1
Printed 8/20/2026
1.
CALL TO ORDER
2.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
3.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
4.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
4.1.
Community Redevelopment Agency Regular Meeting Minutes from Tuesday, June 23,
2026, at 4:00 PM
5.
PUBLIC COMMENTS (Please limit comments to five (5) minutes.)
6.
COMPLETED PROJECTS
6.1. CRA Downtown Pressure Washing Services
Staff will provide updated information on semi-annual CRA downtown pressure
washing/cleaning services.
6.2. CRA Program Update for Nuisance/Blight Mitigation
Staff will provide updated information on the Nuisance/Blight Mitigation project for 230,
232, and 240 Miracle Strip Parkway SW.
7.
PROJECT UPDATES
7.1. CRA Vandegriff Park Lighting Addition
Staff will provide an update on the lighting additions to the CRA Camelia Gardens area in
Vandegriff Park.
7.2. CRA Chester Pruitt Park CPTED Upgrades
Staff will provide updates for Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design (CPTED)
Projects in Chester Pruitt Park.
Regular Meeting
Agenda
August 25, 2026
Community Redevelopment Agency
Page 2
Printed 8/20/2026
7.3. CRA Dumpster Enclosures Project for publicly owned properties located in the
downtown area.
Staff will provide a status update on the Dumpster Enclosure project for City properties,
and rec …
Tue Aug 25, 2026
City Council - Regular Meeting
El Concejo votará sobre el uso de $3.87M del fondo de cementerios para comprar el sitio del City Hall
El Concejo Municipal considerará el uso de $3.87 millones de los fondos de Cuidado Perpetuo de Cementerios para liquidar una cláusula de reversión del fideicomiso Liza Jackson, resolviendo así un litigio y adquiriendo la propiedad total del sitio del City Hall. El concejo también votará sobre un contrato de limpieza anual de $95,976, varias ordenanzas que incluyen una rezonificación, y discutirá financiamiento y otros temas.
- Uso de $3,870,000 de los fondos de Cuidado Perpetuo de Cementerios para comprar la cláusula de reversión y resolver el litigio (13.1)
- Adjudicación de un contrato de limpieza de $95,976/año a Momshe's Cleaners, LLC (6.1)
- Rezonificación de 102 Fourth Street SE de CF a MX-1 (11.3)
- Ordenanza para permitir espacios de estacionamiento ADA en la tabulación de estacionamiento (11.1)
- Discusión de la iniciativa legislativa 'A Penny to Save Our County Homes' (13.3)
Council Chambers, 107 Miracle Strip Parkway SW, Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548
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~ Agenda ~
City of Fort Walton Beach
Regular Meeting of the City Council of Fort Walton Beach
Tuesday, August 25, 2026
6:00 PM
Council Chambers
107 Miracle Strip Parkway SW
Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548
City Council of Fort Walton Beach
Page 1
Printed 8/20/2026
1.
CALL TO ORDER
2.
INVOCATION
2.1.
Pastor Tim Black, Emerald Coast Church
3.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
4.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
5.
PRESENTATIONS
5.1.
Greater Fort Walton Beach Chamber of Commerce - Ted Corcoran, President/CEO
5.2.
Golf Course Presentation - Jacob Hill, Golf Course Director
6.
CONSENT AGENDA
6.1.
Award of ITB 26-011 for Janitorial Services
Recommends City Council authorization for the City Manager to execute a contract for
City Janitorial Services to Momshe’s Cleaners, LLC. of Jacksonville, Florida.
(Public Works and Utilities)
ATTACHMENTS:
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Bid doc; FINAL; 2026 05-12
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Exhibit C - Work Matrices by Location
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Responses to Qs from Purchasing - Momshes's Final
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Momshe's Cleaners LLC - Contractor Questionnaire
•
Follow-up Qs; Responses; 2026 07-24b
•
Bid Tab; Final; 2026 08-20
7.
MAYOR/COUNCIL COMMENTS
7.1.
Council Member Debi Riley
7.2.
Council Member David Schmidt
7.3.
Council Member Payne Walker
7.4.
Council Member Logan Browning
7.5.
Council Member Gloria DeBerry
7.6.
Council Member Bryce Jeter
Regular Meeting
Agenda
August 25, 2026
City Council of Fort Walton Beach
Page 2
Printed 8/20/2026
7.7.
Council Memb …
Wed Aug 19, 2026
Special Magistrate - Regular Meeting
Magistrado Especial escuchará casos de cumplimiento de códigos y citaciones policiales
El Magistrado Especial de Fort Walton Beach llevará a cabo una reunión regular para realizar audiencias cuasi-judiciales sobre violaciones de cumplimiento de códigos y citaciones policiales. La agenda incluye un caso donde el personal solicita procedimientos de ejecución hipotecaria, varios casos donde el personal recomienda la emisión de una Orden I, y múltiples citaciones por exceso de velocidad en zonas escolares de RedSpeed donde el personal recomienda mantener las multas. La reunión también incluye la aprobación de las actas de la reunión anterior.
- Caso CE-24-19-LIT: el personal solicita aprobación para proceder con la ejecución hipotecaria de una propiedad
- Casos CE-26-279-MAN, CE-26-602-UNO, CE-26-627-UNO, CE-26-688-PR: el personal recomienda la emisión de una Orden I
- 13 citaciones de RedSpeed: el personal recomienda mantener las citaciones e imponer multas
- Aprobación de las actas de la reunión del 15 de julio de 2026
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✓ Decidido: Foreclosure authorized for litter violation property with $89,600 in fines
The Special Magistrate authorized the City Attorney to proceed with foreclosure on a property at 72 Laurie Drive NE for a litter violation, with accrued fines of $89,600 and $650 in administrative fees. Several code compliance and police citation cases were withdrawn or dismissed before the hearing. The magistrate upheld four school zone speeding citations and dismissed four others, including one where the vehicle was stolen and one where the respondent was not the driver.
- Authorized foreclosure on 72 Laurie Drive NE for litter violation with $89,600 in fines and $650 fees
- Upheld $100 citation for Eric Edward Cacho (school zone speeding) with $75 fee
- Dismissed citation for David Ryan Christensen (vehicle stolen)
- Upheld $100 citation for Andrea Leigh Gibson with $75 fee
- Upheld $100 citation for Rebecca Lee Holovack with $75 fee
- Upheld $100 citation for Delores Kathy James with $25 fee
- Upheld $100 citation for Paul Philippou with $25 fee
- Dismissed citations for Christopher Shimeld (one upheld, one dismissed) and Curtis Woodson
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~ Agenda ~
City of Fort Walton Beach
Regular Meeting of the Special Magistrate
Code Compliance and Police Citation Hearings
Wednesday, August 19, 2026
9:00 AM
Council Chambers
107 Miracle Strip Pkwy SW
Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548
Special Magistrate Code Compliance and Police Citation Hearings
Page 1
Printed 8/13/2026
1.
CALL TO ORDER
2.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
3.
COMPLIED CASES TO BE WITHDRAWN
4.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
5.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
5.1.
Special Magistrate Code Compliance and Police Citation Hearings Regular Meeting
Minutes from Wednesday, July 15, 2026
6.
OATH OF TESTIMONY
7.
CODE ENFORCEMENT HEARINGS (Quasi-Judicial)
7.1.
CASE # CE-24-19-LIT
Staff requests approval to proceed with foreclosure on property by the City Attorney.
7.2.
CASE # CE-26-279-MAN
Staff recommends issuance of an Order I.
7.3.
CASE # CE-26-602-UNO
Staff recommends issuance of an Order I.
7.4.
CASE # CE-26-627-UNO
Staff recommends issuance of an Order I.
7.5.
CASE # CE-26-688-PR
Staff recommends issuance of an Order I.
Regular Meeting
Agenda
August 19, 2026
Special Magistrate Code Compliance and Police Citation Hearings
Page 2
Printed 8/13/2026
8.
POLICE CITATION HEARINGS (Quasi-Judicial)
8.1.
Notice 2032400093374992
RedSpeed® Citation – Staff recommends citation be upheld and fines imposed for Ryan
Alexander Winburn.
8.2.
Notice 2032400093547814
RedSpeed® Citation – Staff recommends citation be upheld and fines imp …
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~ Draft Minutes ~
City of Fort Walton Beach
Regular Meeting of the Special Magistrate
Code Compliance and Police Citation Hearings
Wednesday, August 19, 2026
9:00 AM
Council Chambers
107 Miracle Strip Pkwy SW
Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548
Special Magistrate Code Compliance and Police Citation Hearings
Page 1
Printed 8/25/2026
1.
CALL TO ORDER
The Wednesday, August 19, 2026 meeting of the Special Magistrate Code Compliance and
Police Citation Hearings was called to order at 9:00 AM by Special Magistrate Kyle Bauman.
Attendee Name
Title
Status
Kyle Bauman
Special Magistrate
Present
2.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
3.
COMPLIED CASES TO BE WITHDRAWN
The Special Magistrate announced that the following cases had complied or been resolved prior
to the meeting and would be removed from the agenda:
• Items 7.2., 7.3., 7.4., and 7.5. complied prior to the meeting.
• Items 8.1., 8.4., 8.6., and 8.10. were dismissed prior to the meeting.
4.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
The Special Magistrate approved the agenda as amended.
5.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
5.1.
Special Magistrate Code Compliance and Police Citation Hearings Regular Meeting
Minutes from Wednesday, July 15, 2026 at 9:00 AM
The Special Magistrate reviewed and approved the minutes from the July 15, 2026
meeting.
6.
OATH OF TESTIMONY
The City Attorney administered the oath to all staff, respondents, and witnesses who swore to
provide truthful testimony in the case hearings. All present affirmed. …
Tue Aug 11, 2026
City Council - Regular Meeting
El Concejo votará sobre el reemplazo de tubería de pozo por $473K y cambios en el código de estacionamiento
El Concejo Municipal considerará la adjudicación de un contrato de $473,850.35 para el reemplazo de la tubería del Pozo No. 3 y un contrato de $149,347 para decoraciones navideñas del centro. Las ordenanzas de primera lectura incluyen permitir que los espacios de estacionamiento ADA cuenten para los requisitos de estacionamiento, la rezonificación de 102 Fourth Street SE a uso mixto y la actualización de las reglas de negocios en el hogar para puestos de alimentos artesanales (cottage food). Las ordenanzas de segunda lectura cubren actualizaciones de depósitos de servicios públicos, beneficios para el alcalde/concejo y una opción DROP de cinco años para las pensiones policiales.
- Adjudicación de ITB 26-008 Reemplazo de Tubería del Pozo No. 3 a Utility Service Co., Inc. por $473,850.35
- Enmienda al contrato de decoraciones navideñas del centro con The Lighting Company por $149,347 (total $216,227)
- Ordenanza 2221 que enmienda los estándares de estacionamiento para incluir espacios ADA en la tabulación de estacionamiento requerido
- Ordenanza 2225 para rezonificar 102 Fourth Street SE de CF a MX-1 (Mixed-Use Medium)
- Compras de vehículos FY 2026-27: un vehículo por $424,812.31 y diez vehículos por $543,861.96
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✓ Decidido: Council adopts cottage food stand ordinance, postpones wrecker changes
The City Council adopted several ordinances on first reading, including allowing cottage food businesses to display carts or stands outside residences (5-1), and postponed the wrecker operations ordinance to September 15 after hearing from local operators. The council also approved a $149,347 contract amendment for downtown holiday lighting, awarded bids for well pipe replacement and asphalt paving, and authorized over $968,000 in vehicle purchases.
- Adopted Ordinance 2227 allowing cottage food carts/stands (5-1)
- Postponed wrecker operations ordinance to 9/15/2026 (unanimous)
- Approved $149,347 downtown holiday lighting contract amendment (unanimous)
- Awarded ITB 26-008 Well 3 pipe replacement (unanimous)
- Awarded ITB 26-010 asphalt paving annual bid (unanimous)
- Authorized $968,674 in vehicle purchases (unanimous)
- Adopted Ordinance 2221 counting ADA spaces toward parking requirements (unanimous)
- Adopted Ordinance 2225 rezoning 102 Fourth Street SE to MX-1 (unanimous)
Council Chambers, 107 Miracle Strip Parkway SW, Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548
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##### ~ Agenda ~
#### City of Fort Walton Beach Regular Meeting of the City Council of Fort Walton Beach
##### Tuesday, August 11, 2026 6:00 PM Council Chambers
**107 Miracle Strip Parkway SW** **Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548**
##### 1. CALL TO ORDER
##### 2. INVOCATION
|2.1.|Dr. Roger Peadro, Chaplain, Westminster Manor|
|---|---|
|5.1.|Key to the City-Lieutenant Colonel James Tucker|
|6.1.|Ms. Alexis Pickett for Using Fire Department CPR Training to Save her daughter,|
||Gwyn|
|6.2.|City of Fort Walton Beach Employee Recognitions|
|7.1.|City Council Workshop Minutes, Tuesday, June 16, 2026|
|7.2.|City Council Special Meeting Minutes, Tuesday, June 23, 2026|
|7.3.|City Council Regular Meeting Minutes, Tuesday, June 23, 2026|
|7.4.|Award of ITB 26-008 Well No. 3 Pipe Replacement|
##### 3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
##### 4. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
##### 5. PROCLAMATIONS
##### 6. RECOGNITIONS
##### 7. CONSENT AGENDA
Recommends City Council authorization to award ITB 26-008 Well 3 Pipe Replacement to Utility Service Co., Inc. of Gulf Breeze, Florida in the amount of $473,850.35. (Public Works and Utilities) **ATTACHMENTS:**
- 26-008 ITB-Well #3A-Bid Doc; FINAL
- Addendum 1 - FINAL; 2026 06-12
- Addendum 2 - FINAL; 2026 06-19
- Addendum 3 - FINAL; 2026 06-19
- 26-008 ITB-Bid Tab-FINAL; 2026 07-23 for Agenda
- Exhibit A_Plans_Well 3A Pipe Replacement
- ITB 26-008 - Utility Service Co Inc-Proposal
- Well 3A Bid Recommendation
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~ Draft Minutes ~
City of Fort Walton Beach
Regular Meeting of the City Council of Fort Walton Beach
Tuesday, August 11, 2026
6:00 PM
Council Chambers
107 Miracle Strip Parkway SW
Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548
City Council of Fort Walton Beach
Page 1
Printed 8/20/2026
1.
CALL TO ORDER
The Tuesday, August 11 meeting of the City Council of Fort Walton Beach was called to order at
6:00 PM by Mayor Nic Allegretto.
Attendee Name
Title
Status
Nic Allegretto
Mayor
Present
Logan Browning
Council Member
Present
Gloria DeBerry
Council Member
Present
Bryce Jeter
Council Member
Present
Ben Merrell
Council Member
Present
Debi Riley
Council Member
Present
David Schmidt
Council Member
Present
Payne Walker
Council Member
Absent
2.
INVOCATION Led by Dr. Roger Peadro, Chaplain, Westminster Manor
2.1.
Dr. Roger Peadro, Chaplain, Westminster Manor
3.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
4.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Council Member Schmidt made a motion to approve the agenda as presented. Council Member
DeBerry seconded the motion, and it passed unanimously.
RESULT:
ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER:
David Schmidt, Council Member
SECONDER: Gloria DeBerry, Council Member
AYES:
Browning, DeBerry, Jeter, Merrell, Riley, Schmidt
5.
PROCLAMATIONS
Regular Meeting
Minutes
August 11, 2026
City Council of Fort Walton Beach
Page 2
Printed 8/20/2026
Key to the City - Lieutenant Colonel James Tucker
Mr. Mike Minich presented a biographical tribu …
Tue Aug 11, 2026
City Council - Workshop
Council to discuss outsourcing sports providers and proposed $64.4M budget
The City Council will discuss two items: a recommendation to outsource sports provider operations to Playground Sports Officials (PSO) to save $160,000, and the proposed FY 2026-27 comprehensive budget totaling $64,354,410, which is 1.37% less than the previous year. No final decisions will be made at this workshop.
- Discussion on outsourcing sports provider operations to PSO, with a potential $160,000 operating cap consideration
- Proposed FY 2026-27 budget of $64,354,410, based on a revised maximum millage rate of 4.6801 mills
- Police department budget of $9,365,252, including $366,603 for capital software
- IT department budget of $2,202,510, including $450,000 for server infrastructure update
- Fire department budget increase of $205,680 in general wages
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✓ Decidido: Council discusses FY 2026-27 budget, library cuts, and PSO outsourcing
The City Council held a workshop to discuss the proposed FY 2026-27 budget, which is balanced under the 3% cap but requires a $3 million draw from reserves. The Chamber of Commerce voluntarily withdrew its $20,000 funding request. No formal votes were taken, as workshops do not allow motions; the sports provider outsourcing item will be placed on a future regular meeting agenda.
- Chamber of Commerce withdrew FY 2026-27 $20,000 grant request
- Discussed outsourcing sports provider operations to PSO; no action taken
- Proposed FY 2026-27 budget presented; no formal approval
- Library hours adjusted to maintain grant eligibility; no vote
- Agreed to place sports provider outsourcing on future agenda
Council Chambers, 107 Miracle Strip Parkway SW, Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548
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~ Agenda ~
City of Fort Walton Beach
Workshop of the City Council of Fort Walton Beach
Tuesday, August 11, 2026 4:00 PM Council Chambers
107 Miracle Strip Parkway SW
Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548
City Council of Fort Walton Beach Page 1 Printed 8/4/2026
1. CALL TO ORDER
2. DISCUSSION
2.1. Discussion on Outsourcing Sports Providers
Recommends City Council approve outsourcing sports provider operations to aid in cap
budget considerations.
(City Manager)
2.2. Proposed FY 2026-27 Comprehensive Budget
The City Manager will present the proposed FY 2026 -27 budget to City Council for
discussion.
(City Manager)
ATTACHMENTS:
• Adopted FY26 VS Proposed FY27 Budget 8.4.26
• FY 2026-27 Budget Workshop 8-11-2026
3. ADJOURNMENT
Quasi-Judicial – denotes that the item must be conducted as a quasi -judicial hearing in accordance with Florida
Statutes.
Any person who decides to appeal any decision made with respect to any matter considered at this meeting will need
a record of the proceedings, and for such purpose may need to ensure that a verbatim record of the proceedings is
made, which record includes the testimony and evidence upon which the appeal is to be based (F.S. Chapter
286.0105).
The City of Fort Walton Beach adheres to the Americans with Disabilities Act and will m ake reasonable
accommodations for access to this meeting by a physically handicapped person upon notice 48 hours prior to the
meeting. Please call the City Clerk, Kim M. Barnes, at 8 …
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~ Draft Minutes ~
City of Fort Walton Beach
Workshop of the City Council of Fort Walton Beach
Tuesday, August 11, 2026
4:00 PM
Council Chambers
107 Miracle Strip Parkway SW
Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548
City Council of Fort Walton Beach
Page 1
Printed 8/20/2026
1.
CALL TO ORDER
The Tuesday, August 11 meeting of the City Council of Fort Walton Beach was called to order at
4:00 PM by Mayor Nic Allegretto.
Attendee Name
Title
Status
Nic Allegretto
Mayor
Present
Logan Browning
Council Member
Present
Gloria DeBerry
Council Member
Present
Bryce Jeter
Council Member
Present
Ben Merrell
Council Member
Present
Debi Riley
Council Member
Present
David Schmidt
Council Member
Present
Payne Walker
Council Member
Absent
2.
DISCUSSION
Greater Fort Walton Beach Chamber Withdraws FY 2026–27 Funding Request
City Manager Jason Davis opened the discussion by sharing that the Fort Walton Beach
Chamber of Commerce emailed stating that they would voluntarily forego the $20,000 grant
from the City for Fiscal Year (FY) 2026-27.
2.1.
Discussion on Outsourcing Sports Providers
Mr. Davis introduced the topic of outsourcing sports provider operations at the Fort
Walton Beach Recreation Center, explaining that the original assumption was that no
third party could match the City's pricing structure. PSO, the City's current umpire
provider, offered to assume all sports provider operations at the existing price structure
for one yea …
Thu Aug 6, 2026
Local Planning Agency - Regular Meeting
LPA to consider rezoning 102 Fourth Street SE for workforce housing
The Local Planning Agency will review a request to rezone a property for townhomes and discuss two ordinances regarding parking and home-based businesses. The body will also consider an amendment to allow shipping containers for commercial use under cottage food laws.
- Ordinance 2225: Rezone 102 Fourth Street SE from CF to MX-1 for workforce housing townhomes
- Ordinance 2221: Amend LDC Section 6.04.02 to include ADA parking spaces in required parking totals
- Ordinance 2227: Amend LDC Section 5.01.01 to allow carts or stands for cottage food law businesses
zoninghousingparkingbusiness-regulations
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City of Fort Walton Beach
Regular Meeting of the Local Planning Agency
Thursday, August 6, 2026 5:30 PM Council Chambers
107 Miracle Strip Parkway SW
Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548
Local Planning Agency Page 1 Printed 7/29/2026
1. CALL TO ORDER
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
3. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
4. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
1. Thursday, June 04, 2026
5. PUBLIC COMMENTS
6. QUASI JUDICIAL HEARINGS
6.1. 2225 Ordinance to Rezone 102 Fourth Street SE from CF to MX-1 (Quasi-Judicial)
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FORT WALTON BEACH,
FLORIDA, PROVIDING FOR AUTHORITY; PROVIDING FOR FINDINGS OF FACT;
PROVIDING FOR PROPERTY DESCRIBED AS 102 FOURTH STREET SE, MORE
PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED IN THE BODY OF THE ORDINANCE, TO BE REZONED
MX-1 (MIXED-USE MEDIUM) ZONING DISTRICT; PROVIDING FOR THE
AMENDMENT OF THE AFFECTED PORTION OF THE OFFICIAL ZONING MAP;
PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE
Recommends City Council adoption of Ordinance No. 2225 to rezone property located at 102
Fourth Street SE from CF (Community Facilities) to MX-1 (Mixed-Use Medium).
(Growth Management)
ATTACHMENTS:
• 2026-07-108-Customer_Application_Printout_260723.071122_Redacted (PDF)
• 2026-07-108-26-24 survey (PDF)
• 2026-07-108-26-24 legal description (PDF)
• 2026-07-108-26-24 owners consent & designation of agency (PDF)
• 102 Fourth St SE EXHIBIT A (PDF)
• 102 Fourth St SE EXHIBIT B (PDF)
• 102 Fourth St SE EXHIBIT C (PDF)
• 102 Four …
Wed Aug 5, 2026
Public Meeting - Misc Event
Other, Varies, Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548
Wed Jul 15, 2026
Special Magistrate - Regular Meeting
El Magistrado Especial revisa violaciones de códigos y ratifica 15 citaciones de RedSpeed.
El Magistrado Especial llevará a cabo audiencias cuasi-judiciales para cinco casos de cumplimiento de códigos y quince citaciones policiales de RedSpeed. El personal recomienda emitir órdenes de cumplimiento para cuatro casos de códigos y aprobar procedimientos de ejecución hipotecaria para una propiedad. Para las audiencias de citaciones, el personal recomienda ratificar las violaciones por exceso de velocidad e imponer multas a los propietarios de los vehículos registrados. Estas audiencias determinan órdenes de cumplimiento, gravámenes sobre la propiedad y multas de tráfico para los residentes locales.
- Caso de cumplimiento de códigos #CE-24-19-LIT: el personal solicita aprobación para proceder con la ejecución hipotecaria de la propiedad.
- Cinco audiencias de cumplimiento de códigos donde el personal recomienda emitir órdenes de cumplimiento de Orden I.
- Quince audiencias de citaciones de RedSpeed que recomiendan ratificar multas para los propietarios de vehículos registrados.
- Aprobación de las actas de la reunión del Magistrado Especial del 17 de junio de 2026.
code-enforcementpolice-citationsredspeedquasi-judicialproperty-foreclosurecity-hearings
✓ Decidido: Special Magistrate upholds 8 school zone speeding citations, overturns 1
The Special Magistrate heard code enforcement and police citation cases, issuing orders for five code violations with $325 administrative fees and compliance deadlines. In police citation hearings, eight school zone speeding citations were upheld with $25 or $75 administrative fees, one citation was overturned due to signage visibility doubts, and one citation was upheld with the fee waived pending investigation of a second notice.
- Order I issued for 20 Bishop Ave NW code violations, $325 fee, compliance by July 30, 2026
- Order I issued for 219 Moriarty St NW code violations, $325 fee, compliance by July 25, 2026
- Order I issued for 8 Pryor Rd SE code violations, $325 fee, compliance by September 16, 2026
- Order I issued for 208 First St SE Unit D code violations, $325 fee, compliance by August 15, 2026
- Item 7.4 continued to August meeting due to representation conflict
- School zone citation for Clarence Due J Fleming overturned, no fines or fees
- School zone citations upheld for 8 respondents, with $25 or $75 administrative fees
- School zone citation for Jose Antonio Zapata Ayala upheld, fee waived pending investigation of second notice
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City of Fort Walton Beach
Regular Meeting of the Special Magistrate
Code Compliance and Police Citation Hearings
Wednesday, July 15, 2026 9:00 AM Council Chambers
107 Miracle Strip Pkwy SW
Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548
Special Magistrate Code Compliance and Police Citation Hearings Page 1 Printed 7/9/2026
1. CALL TO ORDER
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
3. COMPLIED CASES TO BE WITHDRAWN
4. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
5. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
5.1. Special Magistrate Code Compliance and Police Citation Hearings Regular Meeting
Minutes from Wednesday, June 17, 2026
6. OATH OF TESTIMONY
7. CODE ENFORCEMENT HEARINGS (Quasi-Judicial)
7.1. CASE # CE-25-1213-SA
Staff recommends issuance of an Order I.
7.2. CASE # CE-26-444-UNO
Staff recommends issuance of an Order I.
7.3. CASE # CE-26-484-GHD
Staff recommends issuance of an Order I.
7.4. CASE # CE-24-19-LIT
Staff requests approval to proceed with foreclosure on property by the City Attorney.
7.5. CASE # CE-26-285-MAN
Staff recommends issuance of an Order I.
Regular Meeting Agenda July 15, 2026
Special Magistrate Code Compliance and Police Citation Hearings Page 2 Printed 7/9/2026
8. POLICE CITATION HEARINGS (Quasi-Judicial)
8.1. Notice 2 0 3 2 4 0 00 9 943 2 2 67
RedSpeed® Citation – Staff recommends citation be upheld and fines imposed for Brooke
Lynn Booth-Morgan.
8.2. Notice 2 0 3 2 4 0 00 9 425 6 9 02
RedSpeed® Citation – Staff recommends citation be upheld and fines imposed for
Antoni …
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City of Fort Walton Beach
Regular Meeting of the Special Magistrate
Code Compliance and Police Citation Hearings
Wednesday, July 15, 2026
9:00 AM
Council Chambers
107 Miracle Strip Pkwy SW
Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548
Special Magistrate Code Compliance and Police Citation Hearings
Page 1
Printed 8/13/2026
1.
CALL TO ORDER
The Wednesday, July 15, 2026 meeting of the Special Magistrate Code Compliance and Police
Citation Hearings was called to order at 9:00 AM by Special Magistrate Kyle Bauman.
Attendee Name
Title
Status
Special Magistrate
Special Magistrate
Present
2.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
3.
COMPLIED CASES TO BE WITHDRAWN
The Special Magistrate announced that the following cases had complied or been resolved prior
to the meeting and would be removed from the agenda:
• Items 8.2., 8.5., 8.6., 8.9., and 8.11. complied prior to the meeting.
4.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
The Special Magistrate announced that Item 7.4. would be continued to the August meeting due
to a representation conflict.
The Special Magistrate approved the agenda as amended.
5.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
5.1.
Special Magistrate Code Compliance and Police Citation Hearings Regular Meeting
Minutes from Wednesday, June 17, 2026 at 9:00 AM
The Special Magistrate reviewed and approved the minutes from the June 17, 2026
meeting.
Regular Meeting
Minutes
July 15, 2026
Special Magistrate Code Compliance and Police Citation Hearings
Page 2
Printed …
Thu Jul 2, 2026
Local Planning Agency - Regular Meeting
Special Magistrate to hear code enforcement and police citation cases
The Special Magistrate will conduct quasi-judicial hearings to resolve code enforcement violations and police citations. The body will consider staff recommendations for orders in five code cases and the upholding of 15 RedSpeed citations.
- Case # CE-24-19-LIT: Staff request to proceed with property foreclosure by the City Attorney
- Case # CE-25-1213-SA: Staff recommendation for issuance of an Order I
- Case # CE-26-444-UNO: Staff recommendation for issuance of an Order I
- Case # CE-26-484-GHD: Staff recommendation for issuance of an Order I
- 15 RedSpeed citations with staff recommendations to uphold fines
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✓ Decidido: Special Magistrate issues code compliance orders and upholds school zone speeding citations
The Special Magistrate heard code enforcement cases and police citation appeals. Five code enforcement orders were issued with $325 administrative fees and compliance deadlines, one case was continued, and five cases were withdrawn for compliance. In police citation hearings, eight school zone speeding citations were upheld, one was overturned due to obscured signage, and one administrative fee was waived.
- Issued Order I for 20 Bishop Ave NW with $325 fee and 15-day compliance (7.1)
- Issued Order I for 219 Moriarty St NW with $325 fee and 10-day compliance (7.2)
- Issued Order I for 8 Pryor Rd SE with $325 fee and 60-day compliance (7.3)
- Continued case CE-24-19-LIT to August meeting (7.4)
- Issued Order I for 208 First St SE Unit D with $325 fee and 30-day compliance (7.5)
- Upheld $100 citation for Brooke Lynn Booth-Morgan with $25 fee (8.1)
- Overturned citation for Clarence Due J Fleming, no fines (8.3)
- Upheld $100 citation for Jose Antonio Zapata Ayala, waived administrative fee (8.15)
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~ Agenda ~
City of Fort Walton Beach
Regular Meeting of the Special Magistrate
Code Compliance and Police Citation Hearings
Wednesday, July 15, 2026 9:00 AM Council Chambers
107 Miracle Strip Pkwy SW
Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548
Special Magistrate Code Compliance and Police Citation Hearings Page 1 Printed 7/9/2026
1. CALL TO ORDER
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
3. COMPLIED CASES TO BE WITHDRAWN
4. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
5. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
5.1. Special Magistrate Code Compliance and Police Citation Hearings Regular Meeting
Minutes from Wednesday, June 17, 2026
6. OATH OF TESTIMONY
7. CODE ENFORCEMENT HEARINGS (Quasi-Judicial)
7.1. CASE # CE-25-1213-SA
Staff recommends issuance of an Order I.
7.2. CASE # CE-26-444-UNO
Staff recommends issuance of an Order I.
7.3. CASE # CE-26-484-GHD
Staff recommends issuance of an Order I.
7.4. CASE # CE-24-19-LIT
Staff requests approval to proceed with foreclosure on property by the City Attorney.
7.5. CASE # CE-26-285-MAN
Staff recommends issuance of an Order I.
Regular Meeting Agenda July 15, 2026
Special Magistrate Code Compliance and Police Citation Hearings Page 2 Printed 7/9/2026
8. POLICE CITATION HEARINGS (Quasi-Judicial)
8.1. Notice 2 0 3 2 4 0 00 9 943 2 2 67
RedSpeed® Citation – Staff recommends citation be upheld and fines imposed for Brooke
Lynn Booth-Morgan.
8.2. Notice 2 0 3 2 4 0 00 9 425 6 9 02
RedSpeed® Citation – Staff recommends citation be upheld and fines imposed for
Antoni …
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City of Fort Walton Beach
Regular Meeting of the Special Magistrate
Code Compliance and Police Citation Hearings
Wednesday, July 15, 2026
9:00 AM
Council Chambers
107 Miracle Strip Pkwy SW
Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548
Special Magistrate Code Compliance and Police Citation Hearings
Page 1
Printed 8/13/2026
1.
CALL TO ORDER
The Wednesday, July 15, 2026 meeting of the Special Magistrate Code Compliance and Police
Citation Hearings was called to order at 9:00 AM by Special Magistrate Kyle Bauman.
Attendee Name
Title
Status
Special Magistrate
Special Magistrate
Present
2.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
3.
COMPLIED CASES TO BE WITHDRAWN
The Special Magistrate announced that the following cases had complied or been resolved prior
to the meeting and would be removed from the agenda:
• Items 8.2., 8.5., 8.6., 8.9., and 8.11. complied prior to the meeting.
4.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
The Special Magistrate announced that Item 7.4. would be continued to the August meeting due
to a representation conflict.
The Special Magistrate approved the agenda as amended.
5.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
5.1.
Special Magistrate Code Compliance and Police Citation Hearings Regular Meeting
Minutes from Wednesday, June 17, 2026 at 9:00 AM
The Special Magistrate reviewed and approved the minutes from the June 17, 2026
meeting.
Regular Meeting
Minutes
July 15, 2026
Special Magistrate Code Compliance and Police Citation Hearings
Page 2
Printed …
Tue Jun 23, 2026
City Council - Special Meeting
El Concejo fijará la tasa máxima de millaje para el presupuesto del año fiscal 2026-27
El Concejo Municipal discutirá y fijará la tasa máxima propuesta de millaje ad valorem para el año fiscal 2026-27 y programará las audiencias públicas requeridas. Según las evaluaciones preliminares, el valor imponible de la ciudad aumentó un 3.75% a $2,511,529,806. Mantener la tasa actual de 4.3282 millajes generaría un aumento de ingresos del 3.48% en el Fondo General y del 5.16% en el Fondo CRA. Las tasas fijadas en esta reunión son las máximas permitidas para el próximo año fiscal.
- Fijar la tasa máxima propuesta de millaje para el año fiscal 2026-27 (tasa actual 4.3282 millajes)
- Programar audiencias públicas sobre millaje y presupuesto: 9 y 23 de septiembre de 2026 a las 5:01 p.m.
- Aumento proyectado del valor imponible del 3.75% ($90,868,717) a $2,511,529,806
- Aumento de ingresos de $288,801 en el Fondo General y $84,832 en el Fondo CRA si la tasa no cambia
- Evaluaciones preliminares del catastro fiscal adjuntas para revisión
budgetproperty-taxmillage-ratepublic-hearing
✓ Decidido: City Council sets maximum proposed millage rate at 5.692 mills
The City Council approved a maximum proposed millage rate for FY 2026-27 to fund capital projects. To address budget compliance, the Council voted to outsource daycare, aftercare, and senior programming, and remove funding for fireworks, concerts, and parades.
- Set maximum proposed FY 2026-27 ad valorem millage rate at 5.692 mills (4-3)
- Approved transitioning daycare and aftercare services to a third-party vendor (5-1)
- Approved outsourcing senior programming (5-1)
- Approved removing costs for fireworks, concerts, and parades from City books (5-1)
- Denied transition of recreational sports services to outside providers (2-4)
- Denied removal of City funding for Emerald Coast Fitness Foundation, Chamber of Commerce, and One Okaloosa EDC (2-4)
- Approved the meeting agenda (6-0)
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City of Fort Walton Beach
Special Meeting of the City Council of Fort Walton Beach
Tuesday, June 23, 2026 5:01 PM Council Chambers
107 Miracle Strip Parkway SW
Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548
City Council of Fort Walton Beach Page 1 Printed 6/18/2026
1. CALL TO ORDER
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
3. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
4. ACTION--DIRECTION--DISCUSSION
4.1. Setting the Proposed FY 2026-27 Millage Rate
Discussion for City Council approval to set the proposed ad valorem millage rate for FY
2026-27.
(City Manager)
ATTACHMENTS:
• Preliminary Tax Roll Assessemnts for Tax Year 2026 (FY 2026-27)
5. ADJOURNMENT
Quasi-Judicial – denotes that the item must be conducted as a quasi -judicial hearing in accordance with Florida
Statutes.
Any person who decides to appeal any decision made with respect to any matter considered at this meeting will need
a record of the proceedings, and for such purpose may need to ensure that a verbatim record of the proceedings is
made, which record includes the testimony and evidence upon which the appeal is to be based (F.S. Chapter
286.0105).
The City of Fort Walton Beach adheres to the Americans with Disabilities Act and will make reasonable
accommodations for access to this meeting by a physically handicapped person upon notice 48 hours prior to the
meeting. Please call the City Clerk, Kim M. Barnes, at 850 -833-9509 or e-mail at clerk@fwb.org to make a request.
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City of Fort Walton Beach
Special Meeting of the City Council of Fort Walton Beach
Tuesday, June 23, 2026
5:01 PM
Council Chambers
107 Miracle Strip Parkway SW
Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548
City Council of Fort Walton Beach
Page 1
Printed 7/30/2026
1.
CALL TO ORDER
The Tuesday, June 23 meeting of the City Council of Fort Walton Beach was called to order at
5:01 PM by Mayor Nic Allegretto.
Attendee Name
Title
Status
Nic Allegretto
Mayor
Present
Logan Browning
Council Member
Present
Gloria DeBerry
Council Member
Present
Bryce Jeter
Council Member
Absent
Ben Merrell
Council Member
Present
Debi Riley
Council Member
Present
David Schmidt
Council Member
Present
Payne Walker
Council Member
Present
2.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
3.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Council Member Schmidt made a motion to approve the agenda as presented. Council Member
DeBerry seconded the motion, and it passed unanimously.
RESULT:
ADOPTED [6 TO 0]
MOVER:
David Schmidt, Council Member
SECONDER: Gloria DeBerry, Council Member
AYES:
Browning, DeBerry, Merrell, Riley, Schmidt, Walker
4.
ACTION--DIRECTION--DISCUSSION
City Manager Jason Davis explained that the following discussions served a dual purpose. These
included providing direction to staff on several budget compliance items requiring immediate
action, and setting the maximum proposed millage rate for Fiscal Year (FY) 2026-27. The City
Manager clarified the distinction b …
Tue Jun 23, 2026
City Council - Regular Meeting
El Concejo considerará un centro de vivienda para personas mayores de 100 unidades en Robinwood Drive
El Concejo Municipal votará sobre una orden de desarrollo mayor para un centro de vivienda para personas mayores de 100 unidades en 27 Robinwood Drive SW, junto con una enmienda relacionada al acuerdo de vivienda para trabajadores de Bayside Breeze. Otros asuntos incluyen ordenanzas para permitir el uso comercial de contenedores de carga, adoptar el Plan de Acción Anual CDBG para los años fiscales 2026-27 y agregar una opción DROP de cinco años para las pensiones de los oficiales de policía. Los asuntos de consentimiento incluyen hasta $250,000 para la demolición de Steamboat Landing y la aceptación de una subvención de $5,550 de la Dollar General Literacy Foundation para la biblioteca.
- Orden de desarrollo mayor para un centro de vivienda para personas mayores de 100 unidades en 27 Robinwood Drive SW
- Primera enmienda al acuerdo de desarrollo de Bayside Breeze Apartments
- Hasta $250,000 para el proyecto de demolición de Steamboat Landing
- Ordenanza 2218 que modifica los beneficios del alcalde y el concejo en la Sección 6.03 del Código Municipal
- Ordenanza 2219 que agrega una opción DROP de cinco años para el fondo de pensiones de los oficiales de policía
housingdevelopmentzoningpolice-pensionbudgetcommunity-developmentpublic-safetylibraries
✓ Decidido: City Council approves Steamboat Landing demolition and police pension updates
Council approved a $166,860 demolition project for Steamboat Landing and adopted a first reading of an ordinance creating a five-year DROP period for police officers. The board also approved the FY 2026-27 CDBG Annual Action Plan and authorized the conveyance of surplus property to Okaloosa County.
- Approved Steamboat Landing demolition project not to exceed $166,860 (5-1)
- Adopted Ordinance 2219 (first reading) for police five-year DROP pension period (Unanimous)
- Adopted Resolution 2026-11 for FY 2026-27 CDBG Annual Action Plan (4-2)
- Adopted Resolution 2026-12 accepting $5,550 Dollar General Literacy Foundation grant (Unanimous)
- Adopted Ordinance 2214 for conveyance of surplus property to Okaloosa County (Unanimous)
- Adopted Ordinance 2215 allowing commercial use of shipping containers (Unanimous)
- Adopted Ordinance 2216 exempting pole barns under 500 sq ft from full development order process (Unanimous)
- Approved Major Development Order for FWB Housing Authority at 27 Robinwood Drive SW (Unanimous)
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City of Fort Walton Beach
Regular Meeting of the City Council of Fort Walton Beach
Tuesday, June 23, 2026 6:00 PM Council Chambers
107 Miracle Strip Parkway SW
Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548
City Council of Fort Walton Beach Page 1 Printed 6/22/2026
1. CALL TO ORDER
2. INVOCATION
2.1. Reverend Levi E. Braswell, Jr., Greater Peace Missionary Baptist Church
3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
4. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
5. RECOGNITIONS
5.1. Fort Walton Beach Police Department Employees
6. PRESENTATIONS
6.1. One Okaloosa Economic Development Council Quarterly Report - Nathan Sparks
6.2. Emerald Coast Fitness Foundation Quarterly Report - Kathi Heapy
7. CONSENT AGENDA
7.1. City Council Workshop Minutes, Wednesday, June 03, 2026
7.2. City Council Regular Meeting Minutes, Tuesday, June 09, 2026
7.3. CRA Dumpster Enclosure Project
Request City Council approval for funding the CRA Dumpster Enclosure project.
(Growth Management)
7.4. Steamboat Landing Demolition Project
Request City Council approval for funding the Steamboat Landing demolition project for
an amount not to exceed $250,000 for lowest bid amount and to allow for unforeseen
change of order needs.
(Growth Management)
ATTACHMENTS:
• Bid Tab; 2026 06-09 FINAL
• Demolition Pros - 26-007 - bid docs
Regular Meeting Agenda June 23, 2026
City Council of Fort Walton Beach Page 2 Printed 6/22/2026
8. MAYOR/COUNCIL COMMENTS
8.1. Council Member Bryce Jeter
8.2. Council Member Ben Merrell
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City of Fort Walton Beach
Regular Meeting of the City Council of Fort Walton Beach
Tuesday, June 23, 2026
6:00 PM
Council Chambers
107 Miracle Strip Parkway SW
Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548
City Council of Fort Walton Beach
Page 1
Printed 7/31/2026
1.
CALL TO ORDER
The Tuesday, June 23 meeting of the City Council of Fort Walton Beach was called to order at
7:06 PM by Mayor Nic Allegretto.
Attendee Name
Title
Status
Nic Allegretto
Mayor
Present
Logan Browning
Council Member
Present
Gloria DeBerry
Council Member
Present
Bryce Jeter
Council Member
Absent
Ben Merrell
Council Member
Present
Debi Riley
Council Member
Present
David Schmidt
Council Member
Present
Payne Walker
Council Member
Present
2.
INVOCATION
2.1.
Led by Reverend Levi E. Braswell Jr, Greater Peace Missionary Baptist Church
3.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
4.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Mayor Allegretto announced that a proclamation for St. Simon's on the Sound Episcopal Church
would be presented. The Mayor also noted that Item 11.2. would follow public comments and
Item 13.3. would follow Item 11.2. City Manager Jason Davis identified a discrepancy in the
Steamboat Landing Demolition Project listed in the Consent Agenda, noting that the amount
showing as $250,000 should be listed as $166,860.
Council Member Schmidt made a motion to approve the agenda as amended. Council Member
Merrell seconded the motion, and it passed unanimously.
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Tue Jun 23, 2026
Community Redevelopment Agency - Regular Meeting
La junta de CRA considerará cerramientos para contenedores de basura por $110,256 y diseño de paisaje urbano
La Agencia de Redesarrollo Comunitario votará sobre la aprobación de un proyecto de cerramientos para contenedores de basura por $110,256 y revisará las propuestas de licitación para la demolición de Steamboat Landing. La junta también discutirá un alcance de participación comunitaria para el proyecto Walter Martin Streetscape y considerará una propuesta para decoraciones navideñas en el centro. Las actualizaciones sobre la entrada del portal de Vandergriff Park y la mitigación de molestias/degradación están en la agenda.
- Recomendar la aprobación del proyecto de cerramientos para contenedores de basura por $110,256
- Revisar las propuestas de licitación para la demolición de Steamboat Landing
- Discutir el alcance de Participación Comunitaria y Diseño Conceptual de Walter Martin Streetscape de Kimley Horn
- Considerar la propuesta de The Lighting Company para decoraciones navideñas en el centro
- Actualización sobre la mitigación de molestias/degradación en 230, 232, 240 Miracle Strip Parkway SW
community-redevelopment-agencycradowntownpublic-worksdemolitionstreetscapenuisance-blightbudget
✓ Decidido: CRA approves holiday decorations and dumpster enclosures
The Board approved $149,347 for downtown holiday decorations and $110,256 for dumpster enclosures, including an addition for the Landing parking lot. A $166,860 base bid for the Steamboat Landing demolition was approved, while a streetscape design project was delayed until after the November election.
- Approved $149,347 for holiday decorations from the Lighting Company (Unanimous)
- Approved $110,256 for dumpster enclosures at the Library, Heritage Park Museum, and Gulfview, plus an estimated $20,000 for a double enclosure at the Landing (Unanimous)
- Approved $166,860 base bid from Demolition Pros for Steamboat Landing demolition (Unanimous)
- Rejected three bid submissions for Vandergriff Park Gateway Entrance and ordered re-solicitation (4-0)
- Delayed decision on Kimley Horn Walter Martin Streetscape design until after November election (Unanimous)
- Approved April 28, 2026 meeting minutes (Unanimous)
- Approved meeting agenda (Unanimous)
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### Community Redevelopment Agency
##### Tuesday, June 23, 2026 4:00 PM 105 Miracle Strip Parkway
**Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548**
##### 1. CALL TO ORDER
##### 2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
##### 3. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
##### 4. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
##### 4.1. Community Redevelopment Agency Regular Meeting Minutes from Tuesday, April 28, 2026, at 4:00 PM
##### 5. PUBLIC COMMENTS (Please limit comments to five (5) minutes.)
##### 6. COMPLETED PROJECTS
##### 6.1. CRA Patriotic Fire Hydrant Project
Staff will provide status update for the CRA Patriotic Fire Hydrant Project.
##### 6.2. Relocation of Power Lines located at 132 Miracle Strip Parkway SW.
Staff will provide an update to the Power Line Relocation project at 132 Miracle Strip Parkway SW. **ATTACHMENTS:**
- Presideo HOA Commitment Letter
- RA Property 88 LLC Commitment Letter
- INVOICE (4)
##### 7. PROJECT UPDATES
##### 7.1. CRA Vandergriff Park Gateway Entrance
Staff will present proposals submitted for the CRA Vandergriff Park Gateway Entrance. **ATTACHMENTS:**
- 26-0505 Lighting Company (Property Innovations) proposal
- 26-0505 FastSigns proposal
- 26-0505 Cherish August proposal
*Community Redevelopment Agency Page 1 Printed 6/23/2026*
Regular Meeting Agenda June 23, 2026
##### 7.2. CRA Program Update for Nuisance/Blight Mitigation
Staff will provide updated information on the Nuisance/Blight Mitigation project for 230, 232, and 240 Miracle Strip Parkway SW.
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City of Fort Walton Beach
Regular Meeting of the Community Redevelopment Agency
Tuesday, June 23, 2026
4:00 PM
Council Chambers
105 Miracle Strip Parkway
Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548
Community Redevelopment Agency
Page 1
Printed 6/26/2026
1.
CALL TO ORDER
The Tuesday, June 23 meeting of the Community Redevelopment Agency was called to order at
4:00 PM by Chair David Schmidt.
Attendee Name
Title
Status
David Schmidt
Chair
Present
Logan Browning
Board Member
Present
Gloria DeBerry
Board Member
Present
Bryce Jeter
Board Member
Absent
Ben Merrell
Board Member
Present
Debi Riley
Board Member
Present
Payne Walker
Board Member
Absent
2.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
3.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Board Member Merrell made a motion to approve the agenda as presented. Board Member
Browning seconded the motion and it passed unanimously.
RESULT:
ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER:
Ben Merrell, Board Member
SECONDER: Logan Browning, Chair
AYES:
Schmidt, Browning, DeBerry, Merrell, Riley
4.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Board Member Merrell made a motion to approve the minutes of the April 28, 2026 meeting as
presented. Board Member Browning seconded the motion and it passed unanimously.
RESULT:
ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER:
Ben Merrell, Board Member
SECONDER: Logan Browning, Board Member
AYES:
Schmidt, Browning, DeBerry, Merrell, Riley
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Minutes
June 23, 2026
Community Redevelopment Agency
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Wed Jun 17, 2026
Special Magistrate - Regular Meeting
El Magistrado Especial escuchará el caso de cumplimiento de código CE-25-34-PR y 10 apelaciones de citaciones de RedSpeed
El Magistrado Especial llevará a cabo audiencias cuasijudiciales sobre un caso de cumplimiento de código (CE-25-34-PR, donde el personal recomienda la emisión de una Orden II) y diez audiencias de citaciones policiales por infracciones de exceso de velocidad en zonas escolares detectadas por cámaras RedSpeed, con el personal recomendando que cada citación sea confirmada y se impongan multas. La reunión también incluye la aprobación de las actas de la reunión anterior y el retiro de casos cumplidos.
- Caso de cumplimiento de código CE-25-34-PR – el personal recomienda la emisión de una Orden II
- Audiencia de citación RedSpeed para Duane Jerome Davis (Aviso 2032400088842585)
- Audiencia de citación RedSpeed para Jordan Albert Hadley (Aviso 2032400074688387)
- Audiencia de citación RedSpeed para Melissa Jean Johnson (Aviso 2032400094259712)
- Audiencia de citación RedSpeed para Haley Waddell Letcher (Aviso 2032400091671594)
code-enforcementpolice-citationsredspeedquasi-judicialspecial-magistratefort-walton-beach
✓ Decidido: Special Magistrate issued fines for code violations and school zone speeding
The Special Magistrate addressed several code compliance and police citation hearings. Decisions included issuing a property lien for an unpermitted greenhouse and upholding multiple school zone speeding citations.
- Issued Order II for 211 Florida Place SE: $325 fee and $250 daily fine via property lien
- Upheld $100 citation and issued $50 administrative fee for Duane Jerome Davis
- Upheld $100 citation and issued $10 administrative fee for Jordan Albert Hadley
- Upheld $100 citation and issued $75 administrative fee for Haley Waddell Letcher
- Upheld $100 citation and issued $75 administrative fee for Shakeria Lavedia Noland
- Upheld $100 citation and issued $75 administrative fee for Jazmine Meshell Powe
- Upheld $100 citation and issued $75 administrative fee for James Jay Wilde
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City of Fort Walton Beach
Regular Meeting of the Special Magistrate
Code Compliance and Police Citation Hearings
Wednesday, June 17, 2026 9:00 AM Council Chambers
107 Miracle Strip Pkwy SW
Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548
Special Magistrate Code Compliance and Police Citation Hearings Page 1 Printed 6/11/2026
1. CALL TO ORDER
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
3. COMPLIED CASES TO BE WITHDRAWN
4. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
5. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
5.1. Special Magistrate Code Compliance and Police Citation Hearings Regular Meeting
Minutes from Wednesday, May 20, 2026
6. OATH OF TESTIMONY
7. CODE ENFORCEMENT HEARINGS (Quasi-Judicial)
7.1. CASE # CE-25-34-PR
Staff recommends issuance of an Order II.
8. POLICE CITATION HEARINGS (Quasi-Judicial)
8.1. Notice 2 0 3 2 4 0 00 8 884 2 5 85
RedSpeed® Citation – Staff recommends citation be upheld and fines imposed for Duane
Jerome Davis.
8.2. Notice 2 0 3 2 4 0 00 7 468 8 3 87
RedSpeed® Citation – Staff recommends citation be upheld and fines imposed for Jordan
Albert Hadley.
8.3. Notice 2 0 3 2 4 0 00 9 425 9 7 12
RedSpeed® Citation – Staff recommends citation be upheld and fines imposed for
Melissa Jean Johnson.
Regular Meeting Agenda June 17, 2026
Special Magistrate Code Compliance and Police Citation Hearings Page 2 Printed 6/11/2026
8.4. Notice 2 0 3 2 4 0 00 9 167 1 5 94
RedSpeed® Citation – Staff recommends citation be upheld and fines imposed for Haley
Waddell Letcher.
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City of Fort Walton Beach
Regular Meeting of the Special Magistrate
Code Compliance and Police Citation Hearings
Wednesday, June 17, 2026 9:00 AM Council Chambers
107 Miracle Strip Pkwy SW
Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548
Special Magistrate Code Compliance and Police Citation Hearings Page 1 Printed 6/17/2026
1. CALL TO ORDER
The Wednesday, June 17, 2026 meeting of the Special Magistrate Code Compliance and Police
Citation Hearings was called to order at 9:00 AM by Special Magistrate Kyle Bauman.
Attendee Name Title Status
Kyle Bauman Special Magistrate Present
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
3. COMPLIED CASES TO BE WITHDRAWN
The Special Magistrate announced that the following cases had complied or been resolved prior
to the meeting and would be removed from the agenda:
• Item 8.3., Item 8.5., Item 8.6., and Item 8.9. complied prior to the meeting.
4. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
The Special Magistrate approved the agenda as amended.
5. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
5.1. Special Magistrate Code Compliance and Police Citation Hearings Regular Meeting
Minutes from Wednesday, May 20, 2026 at 9:00 AM
The Special Magistrate reviewed and approved the minutes from the May 20, 2026
meeting.
6. OATH OF TESTIMONY
The Special Magistrate administered the oath to all staff, respondents, and witnesses who swore
to provide truthful testimony in the case hearings. All present confirmed.
Regular Meeting Minutes June 17, 2026
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Tue Jun 16, 2026
City Council - Workshop
El Concejo discutirá el presupuesto 2026-27, posibles recortes de servicios e ingresos
El Concejo Municipal llevará a cabo un taller para discutir el presupuesto 2026-27, incluyendo la posible subcontratación o eliminación de servicios como proveedores deportivos, guardería, programas para personas mayores, fuegos artificiales y la biblioteca. También considerarán ideas de generación de ingresos como tarifas de estacionamiento, aumentos en las tarifas del centro recreativo, un fondo empresarial de propiedades de alquiler municipal y una tasa de bomberos. Se revisará una lista de propiedades municipales para excedentes o venta.
- Discusión sobre la eliminación o subcontratación de proveedores deportivos, guardería, programas para personas mayores, fuegos artificiales, conciertos, desfiles, cámara de comercio, EDC, piscina, facturación en línea y biblioteca
- Temas de generación de ingresos: uso de estacionamiento/rampa, tarifas del centro recreativo para residentes, fondo empresarial de propiedades de alquiler municipal y corretaje, estudio de tarifas, tasa de bomberos/MSBU/MSTU
- Revisión de la lista de propiedades excedentes para posible venta
- Conceptos: P3 para la biblioteca y otros sitios, aumentos de tarifas del fondo empresarial, discusión sobre el tope de millaje (CPI + 3%, 6% fijo)
- Lista de propiedades municipales adjunta con restricciones de escritura y usos
budgetoutsourcingrevenuepropertyparkslibraryfees
✓ Decidido: Council unanimously supports keeping library, directs staff to explore cost-saving measures
The workshop addressed a projected $500,000 budget gap under the voter-approved spending cap. No formal votes were taken; council directed staff to return with additional information on outsourcing youth sports, daycare, and senior programs, as well as exploring fees and operational changes. Council unanimously supported remaining in the library business and exploring relocation or public-private partnerships.
- Unanimously supported continuing library operations and exploring relocation/partnerships
- Directed staff to bring back outsourcing model for youth sports (soccer, baseball, football)
- Directed staff to bring back outsourcing model for daycare program
- Directed staff to bring back outsourcing model for senior programming
- Directed staff to return with total overtime costs for fireworks, concerts, and parades
- Directed staff to bring back funding options for Chamber/EDC/grant agreements
- Directed staff to return with implementation details and savings for online-only utility billing
- Directed staff to bring back information on increasing non-resident recreation fees and exploring parking/boat ramp fees
Council Chambers, 107 Miracle Strip Parkway SW, Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548
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City of Fort Walton Beach
Workshop of the City Council of Fort Walton Beach
Tuesday, June 16, 2026 4:00 PM Council Chambers
107 Miracle Strip Parkway SW
Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548
City Council of Fort Walton Beach Page 1 Printed 6/12/2026
1. CALL TO ORDER
2. DISCUSSION
2.1. Discussion of 2026-27 Budget
ATTTTACHMENTS:
• Staff Report
• List of City Properties
3. ADJOURNMENT
Quasi-Judicial – denotes that the item must be conducted as a quasi -judicial hearing in accordance with
Florida Statutes.
Action – Direction – Discussion items may be acted upon by the City Council by either a motion with a
vote in accordance with Robert’s Rules of Order, or by a consensus of the Council.
Any person who decides to appeal any decision made with respect to any matter considered at this
meeting will need a record of the proceedings, and for such purpose may need to ensure that a verbatim
record of the proceedings is made, which record includes the testimony and evidence upon which the
appeal is to be based (F.S. Chapter 286.0105).
The City of Fort Walton Beach adheres to the Americans with Disabilities Act and will make reasonable
accommodations for access to this meeting by a physically handicapped person upon notice 48 hours
prior to the meeting. Please call the City Clerk, Kim M. Barnes, at 850 -833-9509 or e -mail at
clerk@fwb.org to make a request. For Telecommunications Relay Services (TRS), dial 711 or e -mail
clerk@fwb.org.
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Tue Jun 9, 2026
City Council - Regular Meeting
El Concejo decidirá sobre el programa de cámaras de velocidad en escuelas y reembolsos
El Concejo Municipal llevará a cabo audiencias públicas sobre varias enmiendas al código de desarrollo territorial, incluyendo permitir usos comerciales de contenedores de envío y eliminar los requisitos de pendiente mínima de techo. El concejo también considerará una respuesta a una carta del condado que solicita reembolsos de multas por exceso de velocidad en zonas escolares, y discutirá esfuerzos de consolidación y límites presupuestarios para el próximo año fiscal. Un elemento de la agenda de consentimiento incluye la adjudicación de un contrato de revestimiento de alcantarillado sanitario por $150,000.
- Adjudicación de servicios de revestimiento de alcantarillado sanitario para el año fiscal 2025-26 a Gulf Coast Underground, LLC por $150,000
- Primera lectura de la Ordenanza 2215 para permitir usos comerciales de contenedores de envío
- Segunda lectura de la Ordenanza 2211 para eliminar los requisitos de pendiente mínima de techo y voladizo
- Transferencia de propiedad excedente al norte de Lewis Turner Boulevard al Condado de Okaloosa
- Respuesta a la carta del condado que recomienda la denegación de reembolsos de multas por cámaras de velocidad en escuelas
ordinanceszoningland-developmentpublic-workspolicebudgethousing
✓ Decidido: Council approves sewer contract and future discussion of utility fee waivers
The City Council approved a $150,000 sanitary sewer services contract and directed staff to schedule a discussion regarding the reinstatement of impact fee waivers. A motion to request a dispatch service proposal from the Okaloosa County Sheriff's Office failed.
- Approved agenda as amended (7-0)
- Approved consent agenda (7-0)
- Awarded $150,000 sanitary sewer services contract to Gulf Coast Underground, LLC (7-0)
- Approved request to discuss sidewalk budget at future meetings (7-0)
- Failed motion to request a dispatch service proposal from Okaloosa County Sheriff's Office (3-4)
- Approved request to place reinstatement of impact and connection fee waivers on future agenda (5-2)
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City of Fort Walton Beach
Regular Meeting of the City Council of Fort Walton Beach
Tuesday, June 9, 2026 6:00 PM Council Chambers
107 Miracle Strip Parkway SW
Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548
City Council of Fort Walton Beach Page 1 Printed 6/9/2026
1. CALL TO ORDER
2. INVOCATION
2.1. Led by Reverend Levi E. Braswel Jr, Greater Peace Missionary Baptist Church
Willie Farrow, Pastor, Sylvania Heights First Baptist Church
3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
4. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
5. RECOGNITIONS
5.1. City of Fort Walton Beach Employee Recognitions
6. CONSENT AGENDA
6.1. City of Fort Walton Beach Special Meeting, Tuesday, May 19, 2026
6.2. City of Fort Walton Beach Regular Meeting, Tuesday, May 19, 2026
6.3. Award of FY 2025-26 Sanitary Sewer Lining Services
Recommends City Council authorization to award the sanitary sewer cured -in-place-pipe
(CIPP), closed -circuit TV inspection (CCTV), manhole lining, and lateral connection
grouting to Gulf Coast Underground, LLC of Theodore, Alabama in the amount of
$150,000.00.
(Public Works and Utilities)
ATTACHMENTS:
• CM Fort Walton Beach, FL 26-5215 - GCU Proposal - Coral Dr
• C25_4081_WS
7. MAYOR/COUNCIL COMMENTS
7.1. Council Member Gloria DeBerry
7.2. Council Member Bryce Jeter
7.2.1. Request an Agenda Item on June 23, 2026 for Discussion of Sidewalk Budget
7.3. Council Member Ben Merrell
Regular Meeting Agenda June 9, 2026
City Council of Fort Walton Beach Page 2 Printed 6/9/2026
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City of Fort Walton Beach
Regular Meeting of the City Council of Fort Walton Beach
Tuesday, June 9, 2026
6:00 PM
Council Chambers
107 Miracle Strip Parkway SW
Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548
City Council of Fort Walton Beach
Page 1
Printed 6/18/2026
1.
CALL TO ORDER
The Tuesday, June 9th meeting of the City Council of Fort Walton Beach was called to order at
6:00 PM by Mayor Nic Allegretto.
Attendee Name
Title
Status
Nic Allegretto
Mayor
Present
Logan Browning
Council Member
Present
Gloria DeBerry
Council Member
Present
Bryce Jeter
Council Member
Present
Ben Merrell
Council Member
Present
Debi Riley
Council Member
Present
David Schmidt
Council Member
Present
Payne Walker
Council Member
Present
2.
INVOCATION
2.1.
Led by Pastor Willie Farrow, Sylvania Heights First Baptist Church
3.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
4.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Mayor Allegretto noted that Item 9.4., 2218 Ordinance Amending COO Section 6.03 Benefits
for Mayor and Council was to be removed from the agenda for additional modifications.
Council Member Merrell made a motion to approve the agenda as amended. Council Member
Jeter seconded the motion, and it passed unanimously.
RESULT:
ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER:
Ben Merrell, Council Member
SECONDER: Bryce Jeter, Council Member
AYES:
Browning, DeBerry, Jeter, Merrell, Riley, Schmidt, Walker
5.
RECOGNITIONS
None.
Regular Meeting
Minutes
June 9, 2026
City Council of For …
Thu Jun 4, 2026
Local Planning Agency - Regular Meeting
LPA recomienda denegación de variación de altura en 27 Robinwood Drive SW
La Agencia de Planificación Local considerará una solicitud de variación para reducir los estándares de compatibilidad de altura de edificios en 27 Robinwood Drive SW, con el personal recomendando la denegación. La junta también recomendará dos enmiendas de ordenanza: la Ordenanza 2215 para permitir usos comerciales de contenedores de envío, y la Ordenanza 2216 que actualiza los requisitos de permisos de desarrollo. La reunión incluye la aprobación de actas anteriores y comentarios públicos.
- Solicitud de variación para reducir los estándares de compatibilidad de altura en 27 Robinwood Drive SW (el personal recomienda denegación)
- Ordenanza 2215: enmienda al Código de Desarrollo Urbano para permitir usos comerciales de contenedores de envío
- Ordenanza 2216: enmienda al Código de Desarrollo Urbano sobre permisos de desarrollo y exenciones
- Aprobación de actas de la reunión del 7 de mayo de 2026
- Comentarios públicos (ninguno registrado en la reunión anterior)
variancezoningland-development-codeshipping-containersbuilding-heightcommercial-usedevelopment-permits
✓ Decidido: LPA approves building height variance and recommends two land development code amendments
The agency approved a building height variance for a four-story structure at 27 Robinwood Drive SW, allowing it to sit closer to adjacent single-family homes. It also recommended two land development code amendments to City Council: one permitting commercial shipping containers and another removing development order requirements for pole barns under 5,000 square feet. Procedural motions to approve the agenda and prior minutes passed unanimously.
- Approved building height variance at 27 Robinwood Drive SW (4-1)
- Recommended Ordinance 2215 for City Council to allow commercial shipping containers (5-0)
- Recommended Ordinance 2216 for City Council to exempt pole barns under 5,000 sq ft from development orders (5-0)
- Approved meeting agenda unanimously
- Approved May 7, 2026 meeting minutes unanimously
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City of Fort Walton Beach
Regular Meeting of the Local Planning Agency
Thursday, June 4, 2026 5:30 PM Council Chambers
107 Miracle Strip Parkway SW
Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548
Local Planning Agency Page 1 Printed 5/27/2026
1. CALL TO ORDER
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
3. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
4. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
1. Thursday, May 07, 2026
5. PUBLIC COMMENTS
6. QUASI JUDICIAL HEARINGS
6.1. Variance Request to Reduce Compatibility Standards Pertaining to Building Height
at 27 Robinwood Drive SW
Recommends Local Planning Agency denial of a r equest for a variance at 27 Robinwood Drive
SW to reduce the compatibility standards pertaining to height.
(Growth Management)
ATTACHMENTS:
• 2026-04-52 Customer Application Printout Redacted (PDF)
• 27 Robinwood Dr SW EXHIBIT-A (PDF)
• 27 Robinwood Dr SW EXHIBIT-B (PDF)
• 27 Robinwood Dr SW EXHIBIT-C (PDF)
• 27 Robinwood Dr SW EXHIBIT-D (PDF)
• Height Comparison for Compatibility (PPTX)
• 2026-04-52-survey (PDF)
• 2026-04-52-cooperation agreement d-47 (PDF)
7. ORDINANCES
7.1. 2215 Ordinance Amending LDC Section 5.01.07 Storage Buildings, Storage Sheds,
Shipping Containers...
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FORT WALTON BEACH,
FLORIDA; AMENDING LAND DEVELOPMENT CODE SECTION 5.01.07 STORAGE
BUILDINGS, STORAGE SHEDS, SHIPPING CONTAINERS, GREENHOUSES, AND
DETACHED GARAGES OR CARPORTS TO ALLOW FOR COMMERCIAL USES OF
SHIPPING CONTAINERS; PROVIDING FOR AUTHORITY; PROVIDING FOR
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Regular Meeting of the Local Planning Agency
Thursday, June 4, 2026 5:30 PM Council Chambers
107 Miracle Strip Parkway SW
Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548
Local Planning Agency Page 1 Printed 6/22/2026
1. CALL TO ORDER
The Thursday, June 4 meeting of the Local Planning Agency was called to order at 5:30 PM by
Chair Robert Rennie.
Attendee Name Title Status
Robert Rennie Chair Present
Steve Coates Vice Chair Absent
Mary Albright Board Member Present
Sam Kinkaid Board Member Present
Toan Nguyen Board Member Present
Jamie Thompson-Seifert Board Member Absent
Janet Wilson Board Member Absent
Thomas Cannon Alternate Member Absent
James McPherson Alternate Member Present
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
3. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Board Member Kinkaid made a motion to approve the agenda as presented. Board Member
Albright seconded the motion, and it passed unanimously.
RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Sam Kinkaid, Board Member
SECONDER: Mary Albright, Board Member
AYES: Rennie, Albright, Kinkaid, Nguyen, McPherson
4. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Board Member Kinkaid made a motion to approve the minutes of the May 7, 2026 meeting.
Board Chair Rennie seconded the motion, and it passed unanimously.
Regular Meeting Minutes June 4, 2026
Local Planning Agency Page 2 Printed 6/22/2026
RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Sam Kinkaid, Board Member
SECONDER: Robert Rennie, Chair
AYES: Rennie, Albright, Kinkaid, Nguyen, McPherson …
Wed Jun 3, 2026
City Council - Workshop
Concejo discutirá ordenanzas de parques y uso de enchufes eléctricos
Esta es una reunión de taller del Concejo Municipal de Fort Walton Beach. El único tema sustancial es una discusión de asamblea pública sobre las ordenanzas de parques y el uso de enchufes eléctricos en los parques de la ciudad. No se programan votaciones ni decisiones finales.
- Discusión de asamblea pública sobre ordenanzas de parques y uso de enchufes eléctricos en parques de la ciudad
city-councilparksordinancesworkshop
✓ Decidido: City Manager discusses enforcement of park electrical outlet ordinances
The City Manager presented the systematic locking of electrical outlets at city parks to prevent unauthorized utility use and theft. No policy changes were decided as only one council member was present; the session served as a townhall for public discussion.
- No substantive decisions made; workshop was for discussion only
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City of Fort Walton Beach
Workshop of the City Council of Fort Walton Beach
Wednesday, June 3, 2026 6:00 PM Council Chambers
107 Miracle Strip Parkway SW
Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548
City Council of Fort Walton Beach Page 1 Printed 5/26/2026
1. CALL TO ORDER
2. DISCUSSION
2.1. Townhall to Discuss Park Ordinances and Electric Outlet Usage at City Parks
3. ADJOURNMENT
Quasi-Judicial – denotes that the item must be conducted as a quasi -judicial hearing in accordance with Florida
Statutes.
Any person who decides to appeal any decision made with respect to any matter considered at this meeting will need
a record of the proceedings, and for such purpose may need to ensure that a verbatim record of the proceedings is
made, which record includes the testimony and evidence upon which the appeal is to be based (F.S. Chapter
286.0105).
The City of Fort Walton Beach adheres to the Americans with Disabilities Act and will make reasonable
accommodations for access to this meeting by a physically handicapped person upon notice 48 hours prior to the
meeting. Please call the City Clerk, Kim M. Barnes, at 850 -833-9509 or e-mail at clerk@fwb.org to make a request.
For Telecommunications Relay Services (TRS), dial 711 or e-mail clerk@fwb.org.
All City of Fort Walton Beach council and board meetings are recorded. The video can be accessed
at www.fwb.org.
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Workshop of the City Council of Fort Walton Beach
Wednesday, June 3, 2026 6:00 PM Council Chambers
107 Miracle Strip Parkway SW
Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548
City Council of Fort Walton Beach Page 1 Printed 6/17/2026
1. CALL TO ORDER
The Wednesday, June 3 meeting of the City Council of Fort Walton Beach was called to order at
6:00 PM by City Manager Jason Davis.
Attendee Name Title Status
Nic Allegretto Mayor Absent
Logan Browning Council Member Absent
Gloria DeBerry Council Member Absent
Bryce Jeter Council Member Absent
Ben Merrell Council Member Absent
Debi Riley Council Member Present
David Schmidt Council Member Absent
Payne Walker Council Member Absent
2. DISCUSSION
2.1. Townhall to Discuss Park Ordinances and Electric Outlet Usage at City Parks
City Manager Jason Davis opened the discussion by noting that the workshop was
structured differently from a standard City Council meeting and that he held no authority
to set or alter City policy unilaterally. The City Manager stated that authority to change
policy rested with a vote by at least four City Council members. The City Manager
pointed out that although previous management had failed to enforce existing ordinances,
his role was to implement policy as it was written. The City Manager referenced Florida
Statute 812.14 that criminalized tampering with, altering, or bypassing utility
infrastructure statewide, emphasizing that this situation …
Wed May 20, 2026
Special Magistrate - Regular Meeting
Adjudicación de eliminación de molestias y 15 citaciones de RedSpeed
El Magistrado Especial escuchará cuatro casos de cumplimiento de códigos, incluyendo una solicitud para autorizar la eliminación de molestias, y 15 audiencias de citaciones policiales por exceso de velocidad en zonas escolares. El personal recomienda confirmar todas las citaciones e imponer multas. La reunión también incluye la aprobación de las actas de la reunión anterior.
- Caso de cumplimiento de código CE-26-302-NUS: el personal recomienda autorización para eliminación de molestias
- Caso de cumplimiento de código CE-24-730-NUS: el personal recomienda emisión de Orden II
- Caso de cumplimiento de código CE-25-1213-SA: el personal recomienda emisión de Orden I
- Caso de cumplimiento de código CE-26-223-FA: el personal recomienda emisión de Orden II
- 15 citaciones de RedSpeed por exceso de velocidad en zona escolar, incluyendo múltiples citaciones para Kory Ikaika Wiggins y Steven Arthur Campbell
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✓ Decidido: Special Magistrate upheld citations and declared property a public nuisance
The Special Magistrate upheld 10 school zone speeding citations and declared a Sullivan Street property a public nuisance, authorizing the City to abate it and place costs on the property owner. Several cases were dismissed or resolved prior to the hearing.
- Declared 405 Sullivan Street NW a public nuisance (authorized abatement)
- Upheld $100 citation for Benton (school zone, 34.2 mph)
- Upheld $100 citation for Buddie (school zone, 36 mph)
- Upheld $100 citation for Campbell (school zone, 32.5 mph)
- Upheld $100 citation for Crowe (school zone, 36 mph)
- Upheld $100 citation for Garrett (school zone, 33.1 mph)
- Upheld $100 citation for Hawkins (school zone, 38.6 mph)
- Dismissed Notice 2032400084388681 as a courtesy
Council Chambers, 107 Miracle Strip Parkway SW, Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548
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City of Fort Walton Beach
Regular Meeting of the Special Magistrate
Code Compliance and Police Citation Hearings
Wednesday, May 20, 2026 9:00 AM Council Chambers
107 Miracle Strip Pkwy SW
Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548
Special Magistrate Code Compliance and Police Citation Hearings Page 1 Printed 5/15/2026
1. CALL TO ORDER
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
3. COMPLIED CASES TO BE WITHDRAWN
4. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
5. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
5.1. Special Magistrate Code Compliance and Police Citation Hearings Regular Meeting
Minutes from Wednesday, April 15, 2026
6. OATH OF TESTIMONY
7. CODE ENFORCEMENT HEARINGS (Quasi-Judicial)
7.1. CASE # CE-24-730-NUS
Staff recommends issuance of an Order II.
7.2. CASE # CE-25-1213-SA
Staff recommends issuance of an Order I.
7.3. CASE # CE-26-302-NUS
Staff recommends authorization to complete a nuisance abatement.
7.4. CASE # CE-26-223-FA
Staff recommends issuance of an Order II.
8. POLICE CITATION HEARINGS (Quasi-Judicial)
8.1. Notice 2 0 3 2 4 0 00 9 079 8 3 35
RedSpeed® Citation – Staff recommends citation be upheld and fines imposed for
Timothy Mark Benton.
Regular Meeting Agenda May 20, 2026
Special Magistrate Code Compliance and Police Citation Hearings Page 2 Printed 5/15/2026
8.2. Notice 2 0 3 2 4 0 00 9 027 2 7 40
RedSpeed® Citation – Staff recommends citation be upheld and fines imposed for
Suzanne R Buddie.
8.3. Notice 2 0 3 2 4 0 00 8 927 6 1 32
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City of Fort Walton Beach
Regular Meeting of the Special Magistrate
Code Compliance and Police Citation Hearings
Wednesday, May 20, 2026 9:05 AM Council Chambers
107 Miracle Strip Pkwy SW
Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548
Special Magistrate Code Compliance and Police Citation Hearings Page 1 Printed 6/2/2026
1. CALL TO ORDER
The Wednesday, May 20, 2026 meeting of the Special Magistrate Code Compliance and Police
Citation Hearings was called to order at 9:05 AM by Special Magistrate Kyle Bauman.
Attendee Name Title Status
Special Magistrate Special Magistrate Present
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
3. COMPLIED CASES TO BE WITHDRAWN
Special Magistrate Kyle Bauman announced that the following cases had complied or been
resolved prior to the meeting and would be removed from the agenda:
• Item 7.4. Case CE-26-223-FA complied prior to the meeting.
• Item 7.1. Case CE-24-730-NUS and Item 7.2. Case CE-25-1213-SA would not be heard
at the meeting.
• Item 8.5. Notice 2032400089055978 and Item 8.9. Notice 2032400099794848 were
resolved and paid prior to the meeting.
• Item 8.12. Notice 2032400089572375 was dismissed by the City.
4. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
The Special Magistrate approved the agenda as amended.
5. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
5.1. Special Magistrate Code Compliance and Police Citation Hearings Regular Meeting
Minutes from Wednesday, April 15, 2026 at 9:00 AM
Regular Meeting Minutes May 20, 2026
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Tue May 19, 2026
City Council - Special Meeting
El Concejo Municipal votará sobre el acuerdo de demanda con Tosha Lowery-Vanderford
El Concejo Municipal celebra una sesión especial para considerar y votar un acuerdo en la demanda Tosha Lowery-Vanderford vs. Ciudad de Fort Walton Beach (Caso No. 2025-CA-001252). La agenda incluye una sesión ejecutiva antes de la votación. No se ha programado ningún otro asunto sustancial.
- Votación sobre el acuerdo de la demanda de Tosha Lowery-Vanderford (Caso No. 2025-CA-001252 del Condado de Okaloosa)
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✓ Decidido: Council approved $42,500 settlement in Lowery-Vanderford lawsuit
The City Council held a special meeting to discuss pending litigation in executive session. Upon returning to public session, they voted unanimously to authorize settlement of the Tosha Lowery-Vanderford lawsuit for $42,500, with the plaintiff releasing all claims and dismissal with prejudice. The council also unanimously approved the agenda.
- Approved $42,500 settlement for Tosha Lowery-Vanderford lawsuit (5-0)
- Approved agenda as presented (5-0)
Council Chambers, 107 Miracle Strip Parkway SW, Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548
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City of Fort Walton Beach
Special Meeting of the City Council of Fort Walton Beach
Tuesday, May 19, 2026 5:00 PM Council Chambers
107 Miracle Strip Parkway SW
Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548
City Council of Fort Walton Beach Page 1 Printed 5/11/2026
1. CALL TO ORDER
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
3. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
4. EXECUTIVE SESSION
5. RECONVENE SPECIAL MEETING
6. ACTION--DIRECTION--DISCUSSION
6.1. Vote on Settlement of Tosha Lowery -Vanderford vs. City of Fort Walton Beach,
Okaloosa County Case No. 2025-CA-001252
7. ADJOURNMENT
Quasi-Judicial – denotes that the item must be conducted as a quasi -judicial hearing in accordance with
Florida Statutes.
Any person who decides to appeal any decision made with respect to any matter considered at this
meeting will need a record of the proceedings, and for such purpose may need to ensure that a verbatim
record of the proceedings is made, which record includes the testimony and evidence upon which the
appeal is to be based (F.S. Chapter 286.0105).
The City of Fort Walton Beach adheres to the Americans with Disabilities Act and will make reasonable
accommodations for access to this meeting by a physically handicapped person upon notice 48 hours
prior to the meeting. Please call the City Clerk, Kim M. Barnes, at 850 -833-9509 or e -mail
at clerk@fwb.org to make a request. For Telecommunications Relay Services (TRS), dial 711 or e -mail
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City Council - Regular Meeting
El Concejo considera $2.7M para el proyecto de diseño de Around the Mound
El Concejo Municipal votará sobre la Resolución 2026-10 que compromete $2,700,000 de los ingresos del impuesto adicional de medio centavo al FDOT para el diseño de la alternativa de transporte Around the Mound. Otros puntos incluyen primeras lecturas de ordenanzas para transferir propiedad excedente al norte de Lewis Turner Blvd al Condado de Okaloosa y para eliminar los requisitos mínimos de pendiente de techo y voladizo del Código de Desarrollo Urbano. El Concejo también considerará adjudicar un contrato de auditoría de cinco años a Warren Averett, LLC y autorizar una extensión de un acuerdo de financiamiento de vivienda para la fuerza laboral para 28 y 30 Windham Avenue SE.
- Resolución 2026-10: compromiso de $2,700,000 al FDOT para el diseño de Around the Mound
- Ordenanza 2214: transferencia de propiedad excedente al norte de Lewis Turner Blvd al Condado de Okaloosa
- Ordenanza 2211: eliminación de los requisitos mínimos de pendiente de techo y voladizo de los estándares de diseño residencial
- Adjudicación de servicios anuales de auditoría a Warren Averett, LLC por cinco años (junio de 2026 – mayo de 2031)
- Autorización para redactar una extensión del acuerdo de financiamiento de vivienda para la fuerza laboral para 28 y 30 Windham Avenue SE
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✓ Decidido: Council commits $2.7M to FDOT for Around the Mound design (6-1)
The City Council adopted Resolution 2026-10, committing $2.7 million from half-cent surtax revenues to the Florida Department of Transportation for design of the Around the Mound transportation alternative, with $675,000 to be reimbursed by Okaloosa County. The vote was 6-1. The Council also unanimously approved the consent agenda and an agenda amendment. No other substantive decisions were made; the meeting included proclamations, recognitions, and public comments.
- Adopted Resolution 2026-10 committing $2.7M to FDOT for Around the Mound design (6-1)
- Approved consent agenda including April 21 and 28 meeting minutes (unanimous)
- Amended agenda to move Item 13.4 after Item 10.1 (unanimous)
Council Chambers, 107 Miracle Strip Parkway SW, Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548
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City of Fort Walton Beach
Regular Meeting of the City Council of Fort Walton Beach
Tuesday, May 19, 2026 6:00 PM Council Chambers
107 Miracle Strip Parkway SW
Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548
City Council of Fort Walton Beach Page 1 Printed 5/13/2026
1. CALL TO ORDER
2. INVOCATION
2.1. Pastor Larry Gilliam, Westwood Baptist Church
3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
4. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
5. PROCLAMATIONS
5.1. Temple Beth Shalom 40th Anniversary
6. RECOGNITIONS
6.1. Student Award for Civic Excellence - Jonathan Morgan of Choctawhatchee High
School
6.2. Student Award for Civic Excellence - Reese Armstrong of Fort Walton Beach High
School
6.3. Student Award for Civic Excellence - Madden Marez of Fort Walton Beach High
School
6.4. City of Fort Walton Beach Employee Recognitions
7. CONSENT AGENDA
7.1. City Council Special Meeting Minutes, Tuesday, April 21, 2026
7.2. City Council Special Meeting Minutes, Tuesday, April 28, 2026
7.3. City Council Regular Meeting Minutes, Tuesday, April 28, 2026
8. MAYOR/COUNCIL COMMENTS
8.1. Council Member Logan Browning
8.2. Council Member Gloria DeBerry
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8.3. Council Member Bryce Jeter
8.4. Council Member Ben Merrell
8.5. Council Member Debi Riley
8.6. Council Member David Schmidt
8.7. Council Member Payne Walker
8.8. Mayor Nic Allegretto
9. PUBLIC COMMENTS - Please limit to five (5) minutes.
10. RESOLUTIONS
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Thu May 7, 2026
Local Planning Agency - Regular Meeting
LPA considera eliminar los mínimos de pendiente de techo y voladizo residenciales
La Agencia de Planificación Local llevará a cabo audiencias cuasijudiciales sobre dos enmiendas al código de desarrollo territorial. La Ordenanza 2211 eliminaría los requisitos mínimos de pendiente de techo y voladizo de los estándares de diseño residencial. La Ordenanza 2213 actualizaría las reglas de conferencias previas a la solicitud para cumplir con los nuevos estatutos de Florida. La junta también aprobará las actas de reuniones anteriores y escuchará comentarios públicos.
- Ordenanza 2211: elimina los requisitos mínimos de pendiente de techo y voladizo de la Sección 4.01.02 del LDC (Estándares de Diseño Residencial)
- Ordenanza 2213: modifica la Sección 9.01.02 del LDC para agregar disposiciones de revisión previa a la solicitud según los Estatutos de Florida §163.3169
- Aprobación de las actas de la reunión ordinaria del 2 de abril de 2026
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✓ Decidido: LPA recommends removing minimum roof pitch and overhang rules
The Local Planning Agency voted unanimously to recommend two ordinance changes to the City Council. Ordinance 2211 removes minimum roof pitch and overhang requirements from residential design standards, citing modern alternatives. Ordinance 2213 amends pre-application conference rules to comply with a new state law. Both recommendations were forwarded without opposition.
- Recommended Ordinance 2211 removing minimum roof pitch (3:12) and 3-foot overhang requirements from LDC Section 4.01.02 (unanimous 4-0)
- Recommended Ordinance 2213 amending LDC Section 9.01.02 for pre-application conferences to comply with Florida HB 927 (unanimous 4-0)
- Approved meeting agenda as presented (unanimous)
- Approved minutes of April 2, 2026 meeting (unanimous)
Council Chambers, 107 Miracle Strip Parkway SW, Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548
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City of Fort Walton Beach
Regular Meeting of the Local Planning Agency
Thursday, May 7, 2026 5:30 PM Council Chambers
107 Miracle Strip Parkway SW
Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548
Local Planning Agency Page 1 Printed 5/7/2026
1. CALL TO ORDER
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
3. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
4. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
4.1. Local Planning Agency Regular Meeting Minutes from Thursday, April 2, 2026
5. PUBLIC COMMENTS
6. QUASI JUDICIAL HEARINGS
6.1. 2211 Ordinance Amending LDC Section 4.01.02 Residential Design Standards
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FORT WALTON BEACH,
FLORIDA; AMENDING LAND DEVELOPMENT CODE SECTION 4.01.02 RESIDENTIAL
DESIGN STANDARDS TO REMOVE MINIMUM ROOF PITCH AND OVERHANG
REQUIREMENTS; PROVIDING FOR AUTHORITY; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY;
AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE
Recommends that the City Council adopt Ordinance 2211 amending L and Development Code
Section 4.01.02 Residential Design Standards to remove Minimum Roof Pitch and Overhang
Requirements
(Growth Management)
ATTACHMENTS:
• Business Impact Statement for Ordinance 2211 (DOCX)
6.2. 2213 Ordinance Amending LDC Section 9.01.02 Pre -Application Conferences
Required
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FORT WALTON BEACH,
FLORIDA; AMENDING LAND DEVELOPMENT CODE SECTION 9.01.02 PRE -
APPLICATION CONFERENCES REQUIRED; PROVIDING FOR AUTHORITY;
PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE
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Tue Apr 28, 2026
City Council - Regular Meeting
El Concejo votará para restablecer los límites de altura en zonas de uso mixto
El Concejo Municipal realizará votaciones de segunda lectura sobre ordenanzas para restablecer los estándares máximos de altura en distritos de zonificación de uso mixto y actualizar los usos permitidos en los distritos de Instalaciones Comunitarias y Negocios/Manufactura Mixtos. También considerarán aceptar una subvención estatal de $295,866 para el cumplimiento de la ley de inmigración, actualizar los requisitos de depósitos de servicios públicos y aprobar una compra de fuente única de $109,577 para líneas eléctricas subterráneas en 132 Miracle Strip Parkway SW. Los temas de discusión incluyen una propuesta para contratar con la Oficina del Sheriff para servicios de despacho y la ordenanza de fotomulta en zonas escolares.
- Segunda lectura de la Ordenanza 2209 para restablecer los estándares máximos de altura en distritos de zonificación de uso mixto
- Segunda lectura de la Ordenanza 2208 para actualizar los usos permitidos en zonas de Instalaciones Comunitarias y Negocios/Manufactura Mixtos
- Aceptación de la subvención de cumplimiento de inmigración de FDLE por $295,866 (Resolución 2026-07)
- Compra de fuente única de $109,577 para reubicar líneas eléctricas subterráneas en 132 Miracle Strip Parkway SW
- Discusión de contrato con la Oficina del Sheriff del Condado de Okaloosa para servicio de despacho a tiempo completo
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✓ Decidido: Council rescinds dispatch proposal, fails to repeal photo enforcement
The City Council rescinded a previous motion to request full-time dispatch services from the Okaloosa County Sheriff's Office. They also failed to initiate the repeal of the school zone photo enforcement program. However, they approved a contract for animal control services and a resolution to accept an FDLE immigration grant.
- Rescinded motion to request dispatch services from Okaloosa County Sheriff's Office (4-3)
- Failed to initiate repeal of school zone photo enforcement program (3-4)
- Approved PAWS contract for animal control services (unanimous)
- Approved Election Services Agreement with Okaloosa County Supervisor of Elections (unanimous)
- Authorized award of ITB 26-004 for resurfacing tennis and pickleball courts (unanimous)
- Passed motion to contact special interest groups for 2027 budget input (6-1)
- Directed staff to identify a financial expert for cemetery care fund analysis
- Adopted Resolution 2026-07 to accept FDLE Immigration Grant Award Funding
Council Chambers, 107 Miracle Strip Parkway SW, Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548
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City of Fort Walton Beach
Regular Meeting of the City Council of Fort Walton Beach
Tuesday, April 28, 2026 6:00 PM Council Chambers
107 Miracle Strip Parkway SW
Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548
City Council of Fort Walton Beach Page 1 Printed 4/24/2026
1. CALL TO ORDER
2. INVOCATION
2.1. Reverend David Knight, St. Simon's on the Sound
3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
4. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
5. RECOGNITIONS
5.1. Student Award for Civic Excellence - Jonathan Morgan of Choctawhatchee High
School
5.3. Student Award for Civic Excellence - Reese Armstrong of Fort Walton Beach High
School
6. CONSENT AGENDA
6.1. City Council Regular Meeting Minutes, Tuesday, April 14, 2026
6.2. Election Services Agreement - Supervisor of Elections of Okaloosa County, Florida
Recommends that the City Council approve the Election Services Agreement with the
Okaloosa County Supervisor of Elections for the conduct of the City of Fort Walton
Beach Municipal Election in conjunction with the November 3, 2026 General Election,
and authorize the Mayor to execute the Agreement
(City Clerk)
ATTACHMENTS:
• Agreement for Election Services_Lux_FWB v2
6.3. PAWS Contract for May 1, 2025 - September 30, 2027
Recommends City Council approve the contract with Panhandle Animal Welfare Society,
Inc. (PAWS) for animal control services in the City of Fort Walton Beach and authorize
the City Manager to execute the contract.
(City Manager)
Regular Meeting Agenda April 28, 2026
City Cou …
Tue Apr 28, 2026
Community Redevelopment Agency - Regular Meeting
CRA revisará propuestas para Vandergriff Park Gateway Entrance
La Agencia de Redesarrollo Comunitario recibirá actualizaciones sobre varios proyectos, incluyendo el proyecto patriótico de hidrantes contra incendios, lavado a presión del centro, cercas para contenedores de basura, reubicación de líneas eléctricas en 132 Miracle Strip Parkway SW, iluminación del Parque Vandergriff, mejoras CPTED en el Parque Chester Pruitt, y demolición de Steamboat Landing. La junta también considerará propuestas para Vandergriff Park Gateway Entrance y revisará el Informe Anual 2025 de la CRA.
- Actualización de estado sobre el Proyecto Patriótico de Hidrantes contra Incendios de la CRA
- Actualización sobre los Servicios de Lavado a Presión del Centro de la CRA
- Actualización sobre la Reubicación de Líneas Eléctricas en 132 Miracle Strip Parkway SW
- Presentación y discusión de propuestas para Vandergriff Park Gateway Entrance
- Presentación del Informe Anual 2025 de la CRA
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✓ Decidido: Board votes to re-bid Vandergriff Park Gateway Entrance sign unanimously
The Community Redevelopment Agency accepted the 2025 Annual Report and approved routine procedural items. Staff updated the board on several downtown and park projects, including a fire hydrant art installation, dumpster enclosures, and power line relocation funding. The board voted unanimously to send the Vandergriff Park Gateway Entrance sign design back out for bid after discussing cost, durability, and maintenance concerns.
- Approved agenda unanimously
- Approved February 24, 2026 minutes unanimously
- Accepted 2025 CRA Annual Report unanimously
- Voted to re-bid Vandergriff Park Gateway Entrance sign unanimously
- Noted power line relocation funding agreement to be presented to City Council
- Delayed Steamboat Landing demolition bid opening pending clarification
Council Chambers, 107 Miracle Strip Parkway SW, Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548
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City of Fort Walton Beach
Community Redevelopment Agency
Tuesday, April 28, 2026 4:00 PM 105 Miracle Strip Parkway
Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548
Community Redevelopment Agency Page 1 Printed 4/23/2026
1. CALL TO ORDER
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
3. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
4. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
4.1. Community Redevelopment Agency Regular Meeting Minutes from Tuesday,
February 24, 2026, at 4:00 PM
5. PUBLIC COMMENTS (Please limit comments to five (5) minutes.)
6. PROJECT UPDATES
6.1. CRA Patriotic Fire Hydrant Project
Staff will provide status update for the CRA Patriotic Fire Hydrant Project.
ATTACHMENTS:
• Patriotic Fire Hydrants Agenda Attachment
6.2. CRA Downtown Pressure Washing Services
Staff will provide updated information on semi -annual CRA downtown pressure
washing/cleaning services.
ATTACHMENTS:
• Highlighted Map
6.3. CRA Dumpster Enclosures
Staff will provide update on the CRA Dumpster Enclosures project.
6.4. Relocation of Power Lines located at 132 Miracle Strip Parkway SW.
Staff will provide an update to the Power Line Relocation project at 132 Miracle Strip
Parkway SW.
Regular Meeting Agenda April 28, 2026
Community Redevelopment Agency Page 2 Printed 4/23/2026
ATTACHMENTS:
• Presideo HOA Commitment Letter
• RA Property 88 LLC Commitment Letter
• INVOICE (4)
6.5. CRA Vandergriff Park Lighting Addition
Staff will provide update regarding lighting additions to the CRA Camelia Gardens area in
Vandergriff Park.
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Tue Apr 28, 2026
City Council - Special Meeting
El Concejo Municipal votará para resolver la demanda con FWB Watch Group
El Concejo Municipal se reunirá en sesión ejecutiva para discutir la demanda pendiente FWB Watch Group contra la Ciudad de Fort Walton Beach (Caso No. 2025 CA 000115). Después de la sesión a puerta cerrada, el concejo se reunirá nuevamente y votará sobre un acuerdo propuesto para resolver el litigio.
- Sesión ejecutiva para discutir la demanda FWB Watch Group contra la Ciudad de Fort Walton Beach, Caso No. 2025 CA 000115
- Moción para votar sobre el acuerdo de la misma demanda
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✓ Decidido: City Council unanimously approves settlement of lawsuit
The City Council unanimously adopted a motion to settle a pending lawsuit involving the FWB Watch Group and authorize the filing of a stipulated motion to end the case. The settlement includes a permanent injunction on the results of specific ballot questions.
- Agenda approved unanimously
- Executive session held regarding FWB Watch Group v. City of Fort Walton Beach
- Settlement of FWB Watch Group v. City of Fort Walton Beach adopted unanimously
- Litigation attorney authorized to file stipulated motion and order
Council Chambers, 107 Miracle Strip Parkway SW, Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548
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City of Fort Walton Beach
Special Meeting of the City Council of Fort Walton Beach
Tuesday, April 28, 2026 5:00 PM Council Chambers
107 Miracle Strip Parkway SW
Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548
City Council of Fort Walton Beach Page 1 Printed 4/23/2026
1. CALL TO ORDER
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
3. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
4. EXECUTIVE SESSION
4.1. Motion to Close Special Meeting and Convene Executive Session
4.2. FWB Watch Group, Plaintiff, V. City of Fort Walton Beach Defendant, Case No.:
2025 CA 000115
5. RECONVENE SPECIAL MEETING
5.1. Motion to Close Executive Session and Reconvene Special Meeting
6. ACTION--DIRECTION--DISCUSSION
6.1. Motion to Vote on Settlement of FWB Watch Group, Plaintiff, V. City of Fort
Walton Beach Defendant, Case No.: 2025 CA 000115
7. ADJOURNMENT
Quasi-Judicial – denotes that the item must be conducted as a quasi -judicial hearing in
accordance with Florida Statutes.
Any person who decides to appeal any decision made with respect to any matter considered at
this meeting will need a record of the proceedings, and for such purpose may need to ensure that
a verbatim record of the proceedings is made, which record includes the testimony and evidence
upon which the appeal is to be based (F.S. Chapter 286.0105).
The City of Fort Walton Beach adheres to the Americans with Disabilities Act and will make
reasonable accommodations for access to this meeting by a physically handicapped person upon
notice 48 hours prior to th …
Tue Apr 21, 2026
City Council - Special Meeting
El Concejo considerará enmienda a la carta creando escaños por distrito
El Concejo Municipal escuchará una propuesta de la NAACP para enmendar la carta de la ciudad y cambiar cómo se eligen los miembros del concejo, con opciones de tres o cuatro escaños por distrito (además de una posible opción de cinco distritos). El concejo decidirá si presentar una ordenanza formal en la reunión del 28 de abril.
- La sucursal #5633 de la NAACP en Okaloosa presenta una Propuesta de Modelo de Gobernanza Representativa
- Se adjuntan las ordenanzas de enmienda a la carta de tres y cuatro distritos
- Una opción de cinco distritos también podría ser presentada por la NAACP
- El abogado de la ciudad solicita orientación sobre si proceder con una ordenanza en la reunión del 28 de abril
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✓ Decidido: Council discusses but takes no vote on district voting proposal
The City Council heard a presentation from the NAACP Okaloosa Branch proposing a hybrid single-member district and at-large council system, but took no formal action. The meeting included extensive public comment and council discussion, with some members expressing support for the current at-large model and others raising concerns about representation. No vote was taken on the charter amendment or any related ordinance.
Council Chambers, 107 Miracle Strip Parkway SW, Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548
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City of Fort Walton Beach
Special Meeting of the City Council of Fort Walton Beach
Tuesday, April 21, 2026 5:00 PM Council Chambers
107 Miracle Strip Parkway SW
Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548
City Council of Fort Walton Beach Page 1 Printed 4/21/2026
1. CALL TO ORDER
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
3. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
4. ACTION--DIRECTION--DISCUSSION
4.1. Representative Governance Model Proposal - Presented by NAACP Okaloosa
Branch #5633
Representatives of the NAACP Okaloosa County Branch #5633 will present a Representative
Governance Model Proposal to amend the City Charter to change the method of electing City
Council Members.
(City Attorney)
(AMENDED: The attachment listed below, “City Council Modernization Proposal Workshop
21April26”, was amended by inserting 2 pages, “3 Zone Map” and “5 Zone Map”.)
ATTACHMENTS:
• Three District Ordinance
• Four District Ordinance
• City Council Modernization Proposal_Workshop_21Apr26 (v2)
• Fort Walton Beach – Preliminary Redistricting Assessment
• Ordinance Placing Amendment
• Voter Information Summary
5. ADJOURNMENT
Quasi-Judicial – denotes that the item must be conducted as a quasi -judicial hearing in
accordance with Florida Statutes.
Any person who decides to appeal any decision made with respect to any matter considered at
this meeting will need a record of the proceedings, and for such purpose may need to ensure that
a verbatim record of the proceedings is made, which record …
Wed Apr 15, 2026
Special Magistrate - Regular Meeting
Magistrado Especial para escuchar citaciones de RedSpeed y casos de cumplimiento de códigos
El Magistrado Especial llevará a cabo audiencias cuasijudiciales sobre dos casos de cumplimiento de códigos y diez audiencias de citaciones policiales por violaciones de exceso de velocidad en zonas escolares de RedSpeed. El personal recomienda mantener todas las citaciones e imponer multas. La reunión también incluye la aprobación de las actas de la reunión del 18 de marzo.
- Caso de cumplimiento de códigos CE-25-201-PR – el personal recomienda la Orden II
- Caso de cumplimiento de códigos CE-26-223-FA – el personal recomienda la Orden I
- Audiencia de citación de RedSpeed para Philip Morton Carroll (3 avisos)
- Audiencia de citación de RedSpeed para Jaymie Lee Greek
- Audiencia de citación de RedSpeed para Richard Brian Hawkins
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✓ Decidido: Special Magistrate rules on code violations and school zone speeding citations
The Special Magistrate adjudicated several code enforcement cases regarding unpermitted structures and prohibited animals. Multiple school zone speeding citations were upheld, though one was dismissed and another was continued for further documentation.
- Issued Order II and $100 daily fine for unpermitted structures at 35 Perry Ave SE
- Imposed $325 administrative fee for 35 Perry Ave SE case
- Allowed 10 days for compliance regarding prohibited farm animals at 521 Mooney Road NW
- Imposed $325 administrative fee for 521 Mooney Road NW case
- Upheld $100 citation and issued $30 fee for Philip Morton Carroll (Case 1)
- Upheld $100 citation and issued $30 fee for Philip Morton Carroll (Case 2)
- Upheld $100 citation and issued $30 fee for Philip Morton Carroll (Case 3)
- Upheld $100 citation and issued $35 fee for Jaymie Lee Greek
Council Chambers, 107 Miracle Strip Parkway SW, Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548
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City of Fort Walton Beach
Regular Meeting of the Special Magistrate
Code Compliance and Police Citation Hearings
Wednesday, April 15, 2026 9:00 AM Council Chambers
107 Miracle Strip Pkwy SW
Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548
Special Magistrate Code Compliance and Police Citation Hearings Page 1 Printed 4/9/2026
1. CALL TO ORDER
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
3. COMPLIED CASES TO BE WITHDRAWN
4. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
5. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
5.1. Special Magistrate Code Compliance and Police Citation Hearings Regular Meeting
Minutes from Wednesday, March 18, 2026
6. OATH OF TESTIMONY
7. CODE ENFORCEMENT HEARINGS (Quasi-Judicial)
7.1. CASE # CE-25-201-PR
Staff recommends issuance of an Order II.
7.2. CASE # CE-26-223-FA
Staff recommends issuance of an Order I.
8. POLICE CITATION HEARINGS (Quasi-Judicial)
8.1. Notice 2 0 3 2 4 0 00 8 876 2 6 07
RedSpeed® Citation – Staff recommends citation be upheld and fines imposed for Philip
Morton Carroll.
8.2. Notice 2 0 3 2 4 0 00 8 578 4 2 42
RedSpeed® Citation – Staff recommends citation be upheld and fines imposed for Philip
Morton Carroll.
Regular Meeting Agenda April 15, 2026
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8.3. Notice 2 0 3 2 4 0 00 8 684 1 9 64
RedSpeed® Citation – Staff recommends citation be upheld and fines imposed for Philip
Morton Carroll.
8.4. Notice 2 0 3 2 4 0 00 8 660 6 2 19
RedSpeed® Citation – Staff recommends citation be …
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City of Fort Walton Beach
Regular Meeting of the Special Magistrate
Code Compliance and Police Citation Hearings
Wednesday, April 15, 2026 9:00 AM Council Chambers
107 Miracle Strip Pkwy SW
Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548
Special Magistrate Code Compliance and Police Citation Hearings Page 1 Printed 4/22/2026
1. CALL TO ORDER
The Wednesday, April 15, 2026, meeting of the Special Magistrate Code Compliance and Police
Citation Hearings was called to order at 9:00 AM by Special Magistrate Steve Bauman.
Attendee Name Title Status
Steve Bauman Special Magistrate Present
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
3. COMPLIED CASES TO BE WITHDRAWN
Special Magistrate Steve Bauman inquired about complied cases to be withdrawn. Staff
confirmed that complied cases had already been removed from the agenda, reducing the number
of code enforcement cases from four to two.
4. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
The Special Magistrate confirmed with staff that there were no amendments to the agenda. The
Special Magistrate approved the agenda as presented.
5. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
5.1. Special Magistrate Code Compliance and Police Citation Hearings Regular Meeting
Minutes from Wednesday, March 18, 2026 at 9:00 AM
The Special Magistrate reviewed and approved the minutes from the March 18, 2026
meeting.
6. OATH OF TESTIMONY
The Special Magistrate administered the oath to all staff, respondents, and witnesses who swore
to provide truthful testimony in the case hearings. All present …
Tue Apr 14, 2026
City Council - Regular Meeting
El Concejo considerará restablecer los límites de altura para zonas de uso mixto
El Concejo Municipal llevará a cabo primeras lecturas de dos ordenanzas que modifican el Código de Desarrollo Urbano: una actualiza los usos permitidos en los distritos de Instalaciones Comunitarias y Negocios Mixtos/Manufactura, y la otra restablece los estándares máximos de altura para todos los distritos de zonificación de uso mixto. El concejo también considerará la adjudicación de un contrato de $227,082.60 para la reposición del techo de la Estación de Bomberos 7 y discutirá la compra de la cláusula de reversión del Ayuntamiento. Otros asuntos incluyen un acuerdo de ayuda mutua con la Oficina del Sheriff del Condado de Okaloosa y una respuesta a una carta del condado sobre una cámara en zona escolar.
- Primera lectura de la Ordenanza 2208 que modifica los usos permitidos en los distritos de Instalaciones Comunitarias y Negocios Mixtos/Manufactura
- Primera lectura de la Ordenanza 2209 que restablece los estándares máximos de altura para todos los distritos de zonificación de uso mixto
- Adjudicación de ITB 26-002 para la reposición del techo de la Estación de Bomberos 7 a Bel-Mac Roofing, Inc. por $227,082.60
- Autorización para negociar la compra de la cláusula de reversión asociada con el Ayuntamiento en 107 Miracle Strip Parkway SW
- Acuerdo de ayuda mutua para aplicación de la ley entre el Departamento de Policía de Fort Walton Beach y la Oficina del Sheriff del Condado de Okaloosa
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✓ Decidido: City Council approves zoning amendments and Verizon lease renewal
The City Council approved two ordinances amending the Land Development Code regarding zoning uses and height standards. Additionally, the council approved a lease renewal for a Verizon Wireless site on Lewis Turner Boulevard.
- Approved agenda (unanimous)
- Approved Consent Agenda (unanimous)
- Approved Verizon Wireless lease renewal at 1915T Lewis Turner Boulevard (unanimous)
- Approved Ordinance 2208 amending permissible uses in zoning districts (6-1)
Council Chambers, 107 Miracle Strip Parkway SW, Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548
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City of Fort Walton Beach
Regular Meeting of the City Council of Fort Walton Beach
Tuesday, April 14, 2026 6:00 PM Council Chambers
107 Miracle Strip Parkway SW
Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548
City Council of Fort Walton Beach Page 1 Printed 4/10/2026
1. CALL TO ORDER
2. INVOCATION
2.1. Dr. Wade Humphries, Pastor, First Baptist Church
3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
4. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
5. PROCLAMATIONS
5.1. Native American Indian Heritage Week
5.2. Child Abuse Prevention Month - April 2026
6. RECOGNITIONS
6.1. City of Fort Walton Beach Employee Recognitions
6.2. Fort Walton Beach Police Department - Officer of the First Quarter
7. CONSENT AGENDA
7.1. City Council Regular Meeting Minutes, Tuesday, March 24, 2026
7.2. Law Enforcement Mutual Aid Agreement - Okaloosa County Sheriff's Office
Recommends City Council authorization for the Police Chief to execute a Mutual Aid
Agreement between the Fort Walton Beach Police Department and the Okaloosa County
Sheriff’s Office.
(Police)
ATTACHMENTS:
• MAA
7.3. Third Amendment to Lease Agreement for 1915T Lewis Turner Boulevard (Verizon
Wireless)
Recommends City Council approval of the Third Amendment to the Lease Agreement
with Verizon Wireless for extended terms of the existing lease of a parcel of land located
Regular Meeting Agenda April 14, 2026
City Council of Fort Walton Beach Page 2 Printed 4/10/2026
at 1915T Lewis Turner Boulevard for the purpose of maintaining and operating wir …
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City of Fort Walton Beach
Regular Meeting of the City Council of Fort Walton Beach
Tuesday, April 14, 2026
6:00 PM
Council Chambers
107 Miracle Strip Parkway SW
Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548
City Council of Fort Walton Beach
Page 1
Printed 4/22/2026
1.
CALL TO ORDER
The Tuesday, April 14, 2026 meeting of the City Council of Fort Walton Beach was called to
order at 6:00 PM by Mayor Nic Allegretto.
Attendee Name
Title
Status
Nic Allegretto
Mayor
Present
Logan Browning
Council Member
Present
Gloria DeBerry
Council Member
Present
Bryce Jeter
Council Member
Present
Ben Merrell
Council Member
Present
Debi Riley
Council Member
Present
David Schmidt
Council Member
Present
Payne Walker
Council Member
Present
2.
INVOCATION
2.1.
Led by Dr. Wade Humphries, Pastor, First Baptist Church
3.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
The Native American Honor Guard presented the colors for the Pledge of Allegiance.
4.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Council Member Jeter made a motion to approve the agenda as presented. Council Member
DeBerry seconded the motion, and it passed unanimously.
RESULT:
ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER:
Bryce Jeter, Council Member
SECONDER: Gloria DeBerry, Council Member
AYES:
Browning, DeBerry, Jeter, Merrell, Riley, Walker
5.
PROCLAMATIONS
Regular Meeting
Minutes
April 14, 2026
City Council of Fort Walton Beach
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5.1.
Native American Indian Heritage Week
Mayor Allegrett …
Thu Apr 2, 2026
Local Planning Agency - Regular Meeting
Ordinances to amend zoning uses and height standards, plus a variance denial
The Local Planning Agency will hold a quasi‑judicial hearing on a variance request to remove the accessory dwelling size limit at 607 Country Club Avenue NE, with staff recommending denial. The board will also consider Ordinance 2208 to update permissible uses in the Community Facilities and Mixed Business and Manufacturing zoning districts, and Ordinance 2209 to re‑establish maximum height standards for all mixed‑use districts. An additional item will review a proposed update to the agency’s rules and regulations.
- Variance request to remove accessory dwelling size limit at 607 Country Club Avenue NE – staff recommends denial
- Ordinance 2208 – amendment to LDC Table 2.03.02 to update permissible uses in Community Facilities and Mixed Business and Manufacturing districts
- Ordinance 2209 – amendment to LDC Table 4.02.01 to re‑establish maximum height standards for mixed‑use zoning districts
- Review of proposed update to Local Planning Agency Rules and Regulations
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✓ Decidido: Board approves zoning amendments and variance in unanimous and majority votes
The Local Planning Agency elected James McPherson as temporary chair and adopted the agenda and prior minutes unanimously. It approved a variance allowing an accessory dwelling at 607 Country Club Avenue NE. The board recommended City Council adopt Ordinance 2208 to expand permissible uses in Community Facility and Mixed Business zones (4‑1) and Ordinance 2209 to set mixed‑use building height limits (unanimous). The agency also approved its updated Rules and Regulations.
- Elected James McPherson as Temporary Chair (unanimous)
- Approved agenda as presented (unanimous)
- Approved March 5 minutes (unanimous)
- Approved variance for 607 Country Club Ave NE accessory dwelling (unanimous)
- Recommended City Council adopt Ordinance 2208 amending zoning use table (4‑1)
- Recommended City Council adopt Ordinance 2209 amending mixed‑use height standards (unanimous)
- Approved LPA Rules and Regulations as presented (unanimous)
Council Chambers, 107 Miracle Strip Parkway SW, Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548
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City of Fort Walton Beach
Regular Meeting of the Local Planning Agency
Thursday, April 2, 2026
5:30 PM
Council Chambers
107 Miracle Strip Parkway SW
Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548
Local Planning Agency
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1.
CALL TO ORDER
2.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
3.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
4.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
1.
Thursday, March 05, 2026
5.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
6.
QUASI JUDICIAL HEARINGS
6.1.
Variance Request to Accessory Dwelling Size Limit at 607 Country Club Avenue NE
Recommends Local Planning Agency deny the variance request at 607 Country Club Avenue NE
for the removal of the size limit for an existing Accessory Dwelling.
(Growth Management)
ATTACHMENTS:
•
2026-03-31-Survey
(PDF)
•
2026-03-31-floor_plan_607_country_club
(PDF)
•
2026-03-31-Customer_Application_Printout_260318.124624_Redacted (PDF)
6.2.
2208 Ordinance Amending LDC Table 2.03.02 - Permissible Uses in Each Zoning
District
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FORT WALTON BEACH,
FLORIDA; AMENDING LAND DEVELOPMENT CODE TABLE 2.03.02 - PERMISSIBLE
USES IN EACH ZONING DISTRICT, TO UPDATE THE USES ALLOWABLE IN THE
COMMUNITY FACILITIES ZONING DISTRICT AND THE MIXED BUSINESS AND
MANUFACTURING ZONING DISTRICT; PROVIDING FOR AUTHORITY; PROVIDING
FOR SEVERABILITY; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE
Recommends that the City Council adopt Ordinance 2208 amending Land Development Code
(LDC) Table 2.03.02 - Permissible Uses in Each Zon …
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City of Fort Walton Beach
Regular Meeting of the Local Planning Agency
Thursday, April 2, 2026 5:30 PM Council Chambers
107 Miracle Strip Parkway SW
Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548
Local Planning Agency Page 1 Printed 4/14/2026
1. CALL TO ORDER
Due to the absence of the Chair and Vice Chair, Deputy City Clerk Nicholas Driver called the
Thursday, April 2nd meeting of the Local Planning Agency to order at 5:30 PM.
Attendee Name Title Status
Robert Rennie Chair Absent
Steve Coates Vice Chair Absent
Mary Albright Board Member Present
Sam Kinkaid Board Member Absent
Toan Nguyen Board Member Present
Jamie Thompson-Seifert Board Member Present
Janet Wilson Board Member Absent
Thomas Cannon Alternate Board Member Present
James McPherson Alternate Board Member Present
1.2. Electing a Temporary Chair for Proceedings
Alternate Board Member McPherson made a motion to elect himself as Temporary Chair
for proceedings due to the absence of the Chair and Vice Chair. Alternate Board Member
Cannon seconded the motion and it passed unanimously.
RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: James McPherson, Alternate Board Member
SECONDER: Thomas Cannon, Alternate Board Member
AYES: Albright, Nguyen, Thompson-Seifert, Cannon, McPherson
ABSENT: Robert Rennie, Steve Coates, Sam Kinkaid, Janet Wilson
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
3. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Board Member Albright made a motion to accept the agenda as presented. Board Member
Nguyen seconded the moti …
Tue Mar 24, 2026
City Council - Regular Meeting
City Council considers $3.1M park improvement contract and property annexation
The City Council will vote on annexing and rezoning a property at 353 Beal Parkway NW for single-family residential use. The body is also considering a contract award for park improvements and discussing the disposition of former city ballfields.
- Award of ITB 25-010 for Liza Jackson Park Improvements to H&T Contractors, LLC for $3,139,269.93
- Ordinance 2205 to annex 353 Beal Parkway NW into city limits
- Ordinance 2206 to amend Future Land Use Map for 353 Beal Parkway NW to Low-Density Residential
- Ordinance 2207 to assign R-1 (Single-Family Residential) zoning to 353 Beal Parkway NW
- Discussion on the disposition of approximately 1.85 acres of former City Ballfields
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✓ Decidido: Council fails to approve full-time dispatch proposal request
The City Council adopted the meeting agenda and the consent agenda unanimously. A motion by Council Member Schmidt to request a proposal from the Okaloosa County Sheriff's Office for full‑time dispatch services was voted down 4‑3 because a super‑majority is required for items not on the agenda. The council will place the dispatch proposal on the April 28, 2026 agenda for future consideration.
- Adopted meeting agenda (unanimous)
- Adopted consent agenda (unanimous)
- Motion to request full‑time dispatch proposal failed 4‑3 (lack of super‑majority)
Council Chambers, 107 Miracle Strip Parkway SW, Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548
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City of Fort Walton Beach
Regular Meeting of the City Council of Fort Walton Beach
Tuesday, March 24, 2026 6:00 PM Council Chambers
107 Miracle Strip Parkway SW
Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548
City Council of Fort Walton Beach Page 1 Printed 3/19/2026
1. CALL TO ORDER
2. INVOCATION
2.1. Reverend Dr. Roger Peadro, Chaplain, Westminster Manor
3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
4. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
5. PROCLAMATIONS
5.1. Proclamation - American Red Cross Month
6. RECOGNITIONS
6.1. Student Award for Civic Excellence - Zachary Bewick of Choctawhatchee High
School
6.2. Student Award for Civic Excellence - Keelie Kleppinger of Fort Walton Beach High
School
7. PRESENTATIONS
7.1. Representative Governance Model Proposal - Presented by NAACP - Okaloosa
County Branch #5633
7.2. Greater Fort Walton Beach Chamber of Commerce - Ted Corcoran, President/CEO
8. CONSENT AGENDA
8.1. City Council Regular Meeting Minutes, Tuesday, March 10, 2026
9. MAYOR/COUNCIL COMMENTS
9.1. Council Member Debi Riley
9.2. Council Member David Schmidt
9.3. Council Member Payne Walker
9.4. Council Member Logan Browning
9.5. Council Member Gloria DeBerry
Regular Meeting Agenda March 24, 2026
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9.6. Council Member Bryce Jeter
9.7. Council Member Ben Merrell
9.8. Mayor Nic Allegretto
10. PUBLIC COMMENTS - Please limit to five (5) minutes.
11. ORDINANCES-SECOND READING
11.1. 2205 Ordinance for Annexation of 353 Beal Park …
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City of Fort Walton Beach
Regular Meeting of the City Council of Fort Walton Beach
Tuesday, March 24, 2026
6:00 PM
Council Chambers
107 Miracle Strip Parkway SW
Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548
City Council of Fort Walton Beach
Page 1
Printed 4/9/2026
1.
CALL TO ORDER
The Tuesday, March 24 meeting of the City Council of Fort Walton Beach was called to order at
6:00 PM by Mayor Nic Allegretto.
Attendee Name
Title
Status
Nic Allegretto
Mayor
Present
Logan Browning
Council Member
Present
Gloria DeBerry
Council Member
Present
Bryce Jeter
Council Member
Present
Ben Merrell
Council Member
Present
Debi Riley
Council Member
Present
David Schmidt
Council Member
Present
Payne Walker
Council Member
Present
2.
INVOCATION
2.1.
Reverend Dr. Roger Peadro, Chaplain, Westminster Manor
3.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
4.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Council Member Jeter requested that Item 13.2. follow Item 9.8.
Council Member Jeter made a motion to approve the agenda as amended. Council Member
DeBerry seconded the motion and it passed unanimously.
RESULT:
ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER:
Bryce Jeter, Council Member
SECONDER: Gloria DeBerry, Council Member
AYES:
Browning, DeBerry, Jeter, Merrell, Riley, Schmidt, Walker
5.
PROCLAMATIONS
Regular Meeting
Minutes
March 24, 2026
City Council of Fort Walton Beach
Page 2
Printed 4/9/2026
5.1.
Proclamation - American Red Cross Month
Mayor Allegretto presented a procl …
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