Tallahassee City Commission Meeting Briefs: March 11, 2026

Provided below are the news briefs from the Tallahassee City Commission meeting held on March 11, 2026.

Consent Agenda

The city commission voted unanimously to approve 5 consent items.

Item 8.01 Approve Recommendation of Award for the Senior Center Roof Replacement Project to Camacho Contracting LLC.

Item 8.02 Acceptance of Florida Division of Emergency Management and Florida Department of Law Enforcement Grant Funds.

Item 8.03 Authorize a Joint Project Agreement with Leon County for Water and Wastewater Infrastructure Improvements Related to Phase III of the Magnolia Multi-Purpose Trail/Sidewalk Project.

Item 8.04 Approval of Award of a Competitive Solicitation for Pension and Non-Pension Investment Consulting Services, RFP 034-26-KM.

Item 8.05 Accept the Tallahassee Community Redevelopment Agency’s FY 2025 Annual Report.

City Commission Appointments

Item 10.01 The city commission voted 5-0 to appoint Commissioner Dianne Williams-Cox as the elected City Official to serve as the nominee for the 2026-2027 Florida League of Cities Board of Directors’ seat for the Ten Most Populous Cities.

Item 10.02 The city commission voted 5-0 to approve Jordan Brown to the Municipal Code Enforcement Board to serve out the unexpired portion of the current term of Seat 4, which expires on May 31, 2028. After this initial partial term, Mr. Brown will be eligible to serve two additional full terms. The seat was formerly held by David Melito who resigned, effective September 9, 2025.

Introduction of Ordinances

Item 11.01 The city commission voted 5-0 to introduce Ordinance No. 26-Z-06; Proposed Amendment to the Official Zoning Map for 2.8 Acres Located at 3667 and 3713 Mahan Drive to Change the Zoning Classification from Single Family Detached, Attached and Two-Family Residential (R-3) to Medium Density Residential (MR-1).

Policy and Formation

Item 12.01 The city commission voted 4-1 to ratify the Collective Bargaining Agreements with the Big Bend Chapter of the Florida Police Benevolent Association (PBA). The estimated three-year cost for the wage component of the agreement is $8,927,884, from FY27 through FY29. It is expected that the cost of the wage and pension components for FY27 will be approximately $4.865M. Budgetary impacts for FY27 through FY29 will be reflected in future budget workshops. Commissioner Jack Porter voted no on the agreement.

Item 12.02 The city commission voted 4-1 to approve the Sale of Downtown City Blocks (Chevron & Johns) to the 908 Group or its affiliated ownership entity for $11,000,000. The 2.41-acre “Chevron” block and the 2.68-acre “Johns” block were advertised for sale through open market solicitation. City Commissioner Dianne Williams-Cox voted no.

Item 12.03 Update Regarding the Southwood Development of Regional Impact (DRI) and the Schedule of Internal Road Improvements. The city commission voted 4-1 to take action related to road improvement delays. Mayor John Dailey voted no.

Item 12.04 The city commission voted to approve Resolution 26-R-09 Authorizing Issuance of the City of Tallahassee, Florida Taxable Airport Improvement Revenue Note, Series 2026 in an amount not to exceed $19,100,000.

Public Hearing

Item 16.01 The city commission voted for the Transmittal Public Hearing on the 2026 Cycle Comprehensive Plan Amendments TTA2026 002, TTA2026 003, and TTA2026 004.