Votes at a glance: Lynn Haven commission approves CRA extension, sidewalk and water projects and other items
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Summary
At its Jan. 19 meeting, the Lynn Haven City Commission approved a series of resolutions and construction contracts, including a CRA extension, FDOT grant support, Tennessee Avenue sidewalk contract, water-main projects, and the renewal of a Tyndall AFB mutual aid agreement. Vote tallies are reported below.
The Lynn Haven City Commission (Jan. 19, 2026) approved multiple resolutions and contracts in a single meeting. Below are the key actions, outcomes, and relevant details as recorded in the meeting transcript.
1) Appointment of mayor: Approved — Motion to appoint David Lowry passed by roll call (4–0). (See separate article for details.)
2) CRA extension (Resolution 2026-01-504): Approved — City read a resolution extending the Community Redevelopment Agency plan and the agency’s existence through Nov. 30, 2043, to align with statutory requirements (section 163.3755, Florida Statutes). Vote: unanimous (roll call recorded yes votes from present commissioners).
3) FDOT sidewalk grant support (Resolution 2026-01-506): Approved — Commission approved supporting a Transportation Alternatives grant application to FDOT for a Carolina Avenue sidewalk project. Vote: unanimous.
4) Tennessee Avenue sidewalk construction (IFB25DOT26-02): Approved — Awarded to BCL Civil Contractors for $623,137.69 (FDOT-funded). Commissioners discussed connecting adjacent sidewalk segments; FDOT concurrence noted. Vote: unanimous.
5) CEI services for Tennessee Avenue (RFQ25DOT26-01): Authorized — Panhandle Engineering identified as most qualified to negotiate construction inspection/engineering services; one commissioner voted no on the CEI selection. Vote: recorded (majority approval, one no).
6) Bell Circle water-main loop (IFB25DOT26-07): Approved — Award to Main Line Construction LLC for $54,893.15; commission approved a $5,000 contingency for change orders. Vote: unanimous.
7) Bradford Circle water system improvements (IFB25DOT26-08): Approved — Contract with 850 Construction Services LLC not to exceed $297,823.47 (including a $20,000 contingency). Vote: unanimous.
8) Renew mutual aid agreement with Tyndall Air Force Base (Resolution 2026-01-512): Approved — Five-year renewal to provide fire and emergency services and HAZMAT response assistance. Vote: unanimous.
9) Planning board removals: Approved — Two planning board members were removed for three-plus unexcused absences; staff will advertise to fill seats. Vote: unanimous.
Administrative and procedural items: The commission also approved agenda modifications, scheduled a special meeting for a mayoral swearing-in, and agreed to reschedule the Jan. 27 meeting to Jan. 29 so members could attend Florida League of Cities events.
All votes and motions were taken by roll call as recorded in the transcript. For projects funded in whole or in part by outside sources (FDOT, federal/state grants), staff noted that change orders and contingencies will require approval or coordination with funding sources before execution.
