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Residents push back as county schedules $147,078 boardroom renovation for further review

Santa Rosa County Board of County Commissioners · February 24, 2026
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Summary

Staff proposed $147,078 in boardroom renovations; several residents and at least two commissioners raised concerns about timing and optics given possible state property-tax changes and infrastructure needs. The board moved the project to Thursday’s regular agenda for further debate.

Santa Rosa County staff presented a $147,078 low-bid from Parks and Long on Feb. 24 to complete boardroom renovations that include installing a drop ceiling and associated AV and HVAC adjustments.

Staff said the work addresses longstanding complaints about acoustics, lighting and HVAC access and that prior AV upgrades were…

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