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Council backs pedestrian-pathway proposal on South Mary Street, with no winter maintenance
Planning Commission member Matt outlined a proposal for a pedestrian pathway on the west side of South Mary Street between a gas station and Dairy Queen; council voted to support the pathway concept with the Planning Commission's proposed language that would avoid requiring winter maintenance.
Council budgets $384,880 for 2027 pension obligation
Treasurer reported the city's 2027 minimum municipal obligation: police pension $237,073 and nonuniform pension $147,807, totaling $384,880; council voted to budget and submit the amounts for 2027.
Council asks if $50,000 will cover Algonquin Sports Complex landscaping; staff flags irrigation and survival concerns
Council asked whether a $50,000 landscaping line for the Algonquin Sports Complex could also address privacy concerns on the west side; staff said $50,000 was budgeted for the east side, leftover funds could be moved west but plant survival is uncertain without irrigation.
City manager presents FY27 budget that relies on pay‑as‑you‑go capital funding and limited new positions
City Manager John W. Coffey outlined the proposed FY27 budget, citing modest revenue growth from valuation increases, no new full‑time positions, and use of fund balance for capital projects; council asked questions but made no final budget decisions.
Council reviews insurance options; manager says switching to Cigna could free funds to boost COLA
Staff reviewed three health insurance renewal options—Florida Blue, UnitedHealthcare and Cigna—and a potential reallocation of savings to increase the cost‑of‑living adjustment to 4% in January if the council chooses a lower‑cost plan.
Council discusses cybersecurity needs; staff to investigate piggybacking on state Proofpoint contract
IT staff said the city must meet Florida Digital Services and FDLE guidelines and is operating toward a 'deny by default' zero‑trust posture; council asked about piggybacking on the state's Proofpoint contract and staff agreed to investigate feasibility and migration impacts.
Stormwater utility budget set at $1M; $600K in grant receipts expected for baffle box project
City staff said the stormwater utility budget is $1,000,000, with a conservative $600,000 in grant receipts expected next year for a baffle box; council was briefed on maintenance, waterfront buffer matching grants and planned roll‑forward amendments.
Council hears details on $6.3M muck‑removal project and Algonquin Sports Complex timing
City staff listed planned capital projects including a $6,300,000 muck removal job, completion of the Algonquin Sports Complex by mid‑October and a one‑time pavilion replacement at Millennium Beach Park; funding will combine grants and fund balance.
Supervisors report about $25,000 spent on CO2 pipeline litigation; will await ISAC convention
Board members said Franklin County has spent "just over $25,000" on litigation tied to the proposed CO2 pipeline and agreed to defer further decisions until after the upcoming ISAC Convention.
Franklin County sets Aug. 25 public hearing on proposed wind-energy ordinance amendments
Supervisors scheduled a public hearing for Aug. 25, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. to consider Ordinance 2026D, which would amend Chapter 70 (Wind Energy Conversion Systems) to clarify terms in various subsections.
Franklin County approves small tax abatement for parcel owned by Gina Bradley
Supervisors passed Resolution #2026-60 to abate multiple small tax amounts for parcel 000132242900400 owned by Gina Bradley; roll call was unanimous. Abated amounts per year range from $28.00 to $63.00.
Board approves fireworks permit, right-of-way work and a liability waiver; one abstention noted
Supervisors approved a fireworks permit for Sept. 5, 2026, authorized Soil & Septic LLC to work in county highway right-of-way (with Supervisor Vanness abstaining for conflict of interest), and waived the county's liability-insurance requirement so Timothy Beer may drive veterans.
Franklin County supervisors adopt formal Budget Amendment Evaluation Policy
The Board adopted Resolution #2026-59 adding Section 2.7 to the county policies manual to guide when and how budget amendments are considered, emphasizing transparency, reserve protection and early communication; the adoption was unanimous.
Officials explain GO‑bond handling and limited arbitrage; some proceeds held at NMFA
Councilors asked about interest earnings on GO bonds and why some bond proceeds are in the village bank rather than at NMFA. Administrator Romero said certain 2024 bond proceeds were placed in the village account after an open-market sale and that NMFA holds other bond funds.
Police chief: Corrales not receiving targeted DWI enforcement funds; village receives broader traffic enforcement grants
The police chief told the council Corrales is not getting earmarked DWI enforcement money because saturation patrols/checkpoints were not productive; instead, the village receives funds for broader traffic-enforcement programs such as seat-belt enforcement (STEP).
Corrales council adopts final FY26–27 budget, staff cites $9.32 million adjusted balance
The Corrales Village Council unanimously approved resolution 26-50 adopting the final FY26–27 budget on July 30, 2026. Administrator Romero said the village’s adjusted balance is $9,321,553.69 and outlined reserves and cash positions that guided the adoption.
Council approves BAR to correct prior‑year bookkeeping errors
The council approved resolution 26-48, a budget adjustment request (BAR) to fix double‑budgeted lines and move funds among 400-series accounts; Administrator Romero said the BAR cleans up transfers and closes fiscal-year items.
Councilors say village is missing lodgers tax from some short‑term rentals; staff to tighten procedures
Councilors and staff discussed low lodgers‑tax collections and repeated 'zero' filings by short‑term‑rental owners. Staff said they have begun asking for supporting documents and will update procedures and ordinance language to improve enforcement.
