Tallahassee City Commission Meeting Briefs: September 3, 2025

Provided below are the news briefs from the Tallahassee City Commission meeting held on September 3, 2025.

Presentations: Tom Napier of Honor Flight Tallahassee recognized the Commission for its participation in and support of Honor Flight.

The city commission presented a proclamation to Click it Twice to Save a Life Day, a movement asking all residents to participate in this citywide campaign to reduce gun thefts.

The city commission presented a proclamation to The Chi Theta Chapter of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc. recognizing the groups 55th Anniversary Weekend.

Consent Agenda Approval: Consent agenda items (8.01 through 8.05) were moved for approval and passed unanimously 5-0.

Introduction of Ordinances: Items 11.01 through 11.05 were moved for approval and passed unanimously 5-0.

Item 12.01: The city commission unanimously voted to not take any action on the 287(g) agreement between TPD and the federal government related to the enforcement of immigration laws until a state court rules on a pending lawsuit on the issue.

Item 12.02: The city commission voted 4-1 (Dailey voted no) to take no action, thereby maintaining the 365-days-before-qualifying residency requirement enacted via Ordinance 25-O-13 of the Election Code. The vote came after consideration was given to changing the ordinance for the current election cycle due to some timing issues. Only Mayor Dailey supported the change for this cycle.

Item 12.03: The city commission voted to accept the Speed Zone Enforcement Annual Report. The report provided information related to the active speed zone camera locations in service during the end of the 204-25 school year. The report indicated that 6,629 violations were issued and 4,561 have been paid, leaving 1,643 violations pending. A total of 84 violations were contested with 8 violations upheld and 76 contested violations pending.On the revenue side, a total of $435,600 was collected with $261,360 going to the city, $21,780 going to the school crossing guard program, $87,120 going to the Florida Department of Revenue, $13,068 going to the Florida Department of Law Enforcement, and $52,272 going to the Leo County School Board.

Item 12.04: On June 11, 2025, the City Commission requested an overview of the ways City staff are currently using artificial intelligence (AI) solutions and a review of policies governing the use of the technology. The city commission voted to accept the report after a detailed presentation on the policy frameworks for City technologies and a summary of current uses of AI applications, including public safety and customer service.

Item 12.05: The city voted to negotiate and execute an agreement with the United States of America, Department of Commerce, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration for the lease of Airport property at Tallahassee International Airport. The lease is expected to generate $334,919.60 in new revenue for the Airport during the term of the agreement, which will be deposited into the Aviation Operating Fund.

Item 16.01: The city commission held the first of two public hearings and voted 3-2 (Matlow, Porter no) to approve the tentative FY26 Budget and Millage Rate & the FY26 proposed Operating and Capital Budgets. Matlow and Porter voted no based on the controversy related to the fire services fee. The city commission voted to approve the CY26 health plan rates; approve FY25 budget amendments; and approve Solid Waste, Growth Management, Fire Assessment and Fees, and Cemetery resolutions.