At the meeting the board approved a set of staff requests and agenda items intended to guide future policy work and program decisions.
Commissioner O'Keefe asked for an agenda item summarizing the community health needs assessment prepared for local hospitals and health partners; the board approved the request unanimously so staff can report on findings and suggest county actions. The board also approved a request to consider adopting a local ordinance implementing the property tax exemption for qualifying affordable rental housing under Florida statute 196.1979; staff will prepare draft language for the county to consider.
Commissioner Proctor and others asked for support for an additional family resource center in Springfield/Griffin Heights; staff was asked to consider locations and support. Commissioner Cummings asked for an informational update regarding recent deaths at the county jail; the county attorney and administrator said they had not received notice of claims and will email the board an update on any exposure and the sheriff's ongoing operational changes intended to mitigate risk.
All of these requests were accepted by the board for staff follow‑up. Several of the items were framed as status reports or agenda items to be returned with specific recommendations and, where relevant, draft ordinance language.