The Bay County Board of County Commissioners convened on October 7, 2025, to address a range of agenda items primarily focused on budgetary approvals and public service contracts. The meeting began with the acknowledgment of revenue and expenditure reports under the Clerk of Courts.

The board authorized the chairman to sign the fiscal year 2025-2026 public health services contract, which will be effective from October 1, 2025, through September 30, 2026. Following this, the commissioners adopted a resolution to execute a public transportation grant agreement for fiscal year 2025, amounting to $711,896.

In matters concerning emergency services, the board ratified a letter of agreement for public emergency medical transportation. Additionally, they approved a support resolution for Project Kilowatt, which involves collaboration with Triumph Gulf Coast.

The meeting also included discussions on public works, where the board approved an engineering cost reimbursement agreement with Bayline Railroad LLC for a project related to the Knee High Road and US 231 intersection. They ratified a change order for emergency stabilization work on East 26th Street, amounting to $133,434.25.

Further, the board authorized the chairman to execute a $200,000 agreement with the Florida Department of Environmental Protection for a living shoreline suitability tool project. They also approved an amendment to a subaward agreement with the Nature Conservancy regarding East Bay Living Shoreline funding.

In the purchasing office segment, the board awarded contracts for professional survey services. They also authorized reimbursement to the Bay County Sheriff's Office for public safety expenditures related to increased tourism on Panama City Beach.

The meeting concluded with the approval of several amendments to state grant agreements for beach restoration projects and a construction loan agreement for the drinking water state revolving fund.

The board's actions reflect ongoing efforts to enhance public services and infrastructure in Bay County, with a focus on health, safety, and environmental sustainability. The commissioners requested a motion for approval of the consent agenda, which was seconded and passed unanimously.