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Lynn Haven commission approves several infrastructure, budget and operations items in single session
Summary
Commissioners approved a package of routine and substantive items including lift station repairs, procurement policy updates, a mid‑year budget amendment, an asphalt services contract, two police vehicles, annexation fee waivers, internet service changes and appointment of a new police chief.
In addition to the settlement and two higher-profile debates reported separately, the Lynn Haven City Commission approved a set of resolutions and contracts on Wednesday that move multiple operational projects forward.
Key votes at the meeting included:
- Approval of resolution 2026‑07‑563 to refurbish Lift Station 26 with Marshall Brothers Construction in the amount of $67,692 (funded from sewer R&M infrastructure). (Unanimous.)
- Adoption of a procurement policy amendment updating the city manual after a six‑month review. (Unanimous.)
- Mid‑year budget amendment for FY2025–26 adding two refundable stormwater projects (Wyoming Avenue HMGP and 10th Street infrastructure); finance staff said the change tightens projections and is budget‑neutral for those grants. (Unanimous.)
- Adoption of a duplication‑of‑benefits policy required by the Florida Department of Commerce for CDBG grants. (Unanimous.)
- Award of IFB 25.26/19 to Insight Contractors, Inc. for as‑needed asphalt services not to exceed $100,000 per year; staff said this covers repairs larger than in‑house crews can perform. (Recorded vote with one commissioner opposed.)
- Purchase of two 2026 Ford Police Interceptor Utility SUVs (trade‑in applied) with upfitting; mayor and staff said the vehicles are necessary replacements for an aging fleet and will be outfitted at additional cost. (Unanimous.)
- Temporary 180‑day waiver of voluntary annexation application fees for approximately 47 parcels within the municipal service boundary to encourage voluntary annexations and reduce enclave area. (Unanimous.)
- Authorization to terminate WOW Internet contracts and enter a 60‑month Comcast internet agreement to save approximately $12,000 annually after early termination fees. (Unanimous.)
- Appointment of Captain Blaylock as chief of police following an internal selection process; deputy chief Enfinger will continue in a leadership role. (Unanimous.)
Several items will require follow‑up actions or budget amendments; staff committed to returning to the commission with implementation details where needed.
