City Commissioners Approve Lease Amendment for General Dynamics

City Commissioners Approve Lease Amendment for General Dynamics

At their April 22 meeting, the City Commissioners unanimously voted to approve a lease amendment for General Dynamics Land Systems, a military vehicle manufacturer. The amendment allows General Dynamics a reduced rent rate to amortize some of the cost of new equipment. According to the meeting agenda, the City currently leases a 90,932 square-foot building […]

Blueprint Announces $1M LEAN Grant Program for Local Non-Profits Impacted by COVID-19

Blueprint Announces $1M LEAN Grant Program for Local Non-Profits Impacted by COVID-19

On Thursday, April 16, the Blueprint Intergovernmental Agency Board of Directors (IA Board), which is made up of City and County Commissioners, activated the Local Emergency Assistance for Non-profits (LEAN) grant program to aid local non-profits impacted by COVID-19. According to a press release from the Blueprint Intergovernmental Agency, the LEAN grant program will be […]

City Commissioners Get Update On Virtual Building Inspection Program

City Commissioners Get Update On Virtual Building Inspection Program

At the April 8 virtual City Commission meeting, the Commissioners accepted an update on the Growth Management Department’s virtual building inspection initiative. The Growth Management Department is conducting virtual building inspections to promote social distancing. Growth Management Director Karen Jumonville said the primary goal of the virtual inspections is to keep customers and staff safe […]

City Commissioners Approve Welaunee Amendment Related to I-10 Interchange, Northeast Gateway

City Commissioners Approve Welaunee Amendment Related to I-10 Interchange, Northeast Gateway

At their virtual meeting on April 8, the City Commissioners voted 4-1 to approve the Welaunee Amendment to the Urban Services Development Agreement. Commissioner Jeremy Matlow dissented, noting that he was in favor of waiting and getting more input before approving the amendment. Matlow told TR via email that “I opposed this item because we […]

City Commission Approves Another Extension for E-Scooter Pilot Program

City Commission Approves Another Extension for E-Scooter Pilot Program

The City Commissioners approved another extension of the e-scootershare pilot program at their virtual meeting on April 8. The extension will allow micro-mobility service to continue without disruptions until permanent vendors are found. The pilot program began in July 2019 with five vendors, and it was originally scheduled to end in October 2019. In January […]

LCS Gives Update on Distance Learning Plan

LCS Gives Update on Distance Learning Plan

On March 19, Leon County Schools updated parents and students on its plans for distance learning in response to COVID-19. Currently, LCS is on spring break, which has been extended an additional week. Assistant Superintendent Gillian Gregory outlined the district’s instruction plan from March 30 to April 10, during which time parents are asked to […]

TMH Tests 70 People for COVID-19 at Northwood Centre

TMH Tests 70 People for COVID-19 at Northwood Centre

Mayor John Dailey and officials with Tallahassee Memorial HealthCare held a press conference on Tallahassee’s COVID-19 testing program on Thursday, March 19. Drive-through testing is being administered at the Northwood Centre. Officials stated that  70 people were tested on March 18, the first day of collection. Chad Moore, Tallahassee Memorial HealthCare Executive Director of Clinical […]

Mayor John Dailey Appears on Above the Fold

Mayor John Dailey Appears on Above the Fold

Tallahassee Mayor John Dailey appeared on Above the Fold with Tallahassee Reports Editor Steve Stewart on Thursday, March 12. Dailey addressed the crime rate, the potential City Commissioner pay raise, the Children’s Services Council, and more. At the beginning of the show, Dailey gave an update on the local economy. He said Tallahassee is thriving […]

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