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Page 1 of 22 Minutes of Meeting Board of County Commissioners St. Johns County, Florida Regular Meeting County Administration Building 500 San Sebastian View St. Augustine, Florida 32084 October 20, 2026 - 9:00 a.m. CALL TO ORDER Commissioner Murphy called the meeting to order at 9:00 a.m. Present: Clay Murphy, District 3, Chair Ann Taylor, District 5, Vice Chair Christian Whitehurst, District 1 Sarah Arnold, District 2 Krista Joseph, District 4 Staff Present: Joy Andrews, County Administrator Rich Komando, County Attorney Brad Bradley, Deputy County Administrator Jesse Dunn, Deputy County Administrator Sarah Taylor, Assistant County Administrator Lex Taylor, Deputy County Attorney Kealey West, Deputy County Attorney Crystal Smith, Deputy Clerk ROLL CALL The clerk called the roll. INVOCATION Chaplain Deon Johnson of the St. Johns County Sheriff’s Office gave the invocation. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Merlyn Hardesty, Sergeant E-5, United States Army, led the Pledge of Allegiance.

Board of County Commissioners Regular Meeting October 20, 2026 Page 2 of 22 PROCLAMATION RECOGNIZING OCTOBER AS DOMESTIC VIOLENCE AWARENESS MONTH Commissioner Joseph presented the proclamation to Kelly Franklin and the Betty Griffin team. Shayna Keller, Assistant to the Board of County Commissioners, read the proclamation. Franklin spoke on the importance of recognizing and raising awareness for domestic violence. PROCLAMATION RECOGNIZING OCTOBER AS NATIONAL HISPANIC HERITAGE MONTH Commissioner Murphy presented the proclamation to Jorge Bertran and his group. Shayna Keller, Assistant to the Board of County Commissioners, read the proclamation. Monica Hernandez spoke on the importance of recognition. CERTIFICATE OF RECOGNITION FOR THE FRIENDS OF THE LIBRARY PONTE VEDRA BEACH Commissioner Murphy and Joy Andrews presented the certificate to Mary Gebhart and The Friends of the Library group. Andrews commended the group on their contribution to the library. Gebhart spoke on the importance of the recognition for The Friends of the Library Ponte Vedra Beach. Motion by Arnold, seconded by Joseph, carried 5/0, to approve the proclamations, as submitted. Yea: Arnold, Joseph, Taylor, Murphy, Whitehurst Nay: None DELETIONS TO THE CONSENT AGENDA Commissioner Taylor requested to move Consent Agenda Item 17 to the regular agenda. Public Comment: Jason Kern spoke on behalf of Embassy Suites and Resorts. APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA Motion by Taylor, seconded by Joseph, carried 5/0, to approve the Consent Agenda, as amended. Yea: Taylor, Joseph, Murphy, Whitehurst, Arnold Nay: None 1. Motion to approve the Cash Requirement Report

Board of County Commissioners Regular Meeting October 20, 2026 Page 3 of 22 2. Motion to approve the application of up to $150,000 of the Comptroller budget reversion to the Court Subsidy and a transfer up to $90,000 from the General Fund Clerk of Court Reserve to Court Subsidy for FY 2026 3. Motion to adopt Resolution No. 2026-336, recognizing and appropriating $300,000 in grant funds through the Florida Department of Emergency Management, Hazard Mitigation Grant Program for the Stormwater Master Plan; approving and authorizing the county administrator, or designee, to execute the grant agreement in substantially the same form as attached hereto 4. Motion to adopt Resolution No. 2026-337, approving and authorizing the county administrator, or designee, to execute the Memorandum of Understanding between the Guana Tolomato Matanzas National Estuarine Research Reserve, the University of Florida Whitney Laboratory, the North Florida Land Trust and St. Johns County for Coastal Rehabilitation and Restoration Projects, in substantially the same form as attached hereto 5. Motion to adopt Resolution No. 2026-338, accepting a Bill of Sale with a Schedule of Values, Release of Lien, and Warranty for the water system to serve Hastings Baptist Church Gym 6. Motion to adopt Resolution No. 2026-339, accepting an Easement for Utilities associated with the water system and a Bill of Sale with a Schedule of Values, Final Release of Lien, and Warranty associated with the water and sewer systems to serve Pruitt Nocatee Offsite Utilities 7. Motion to adopt Resolution No. 2026-340, approving the terms and authorizing the county administrator, or designee, to execute a Lease Agreement with Hastings Main Street, Inc., for storage space situated within the Utility Department Building located off North Main Street in Hastings, Florida 8. Motion to adopt Resolution No. 2026-341, approving the terms and authorizing the Chair of the Board, on behalf of the County, to execute an Easement to Florida Power and Light Company to provide electrical service to Northwest Well Site No. 8, located south of Courtney Vista Drive 9. Motion to adopt Resolution No. 2026-342, approving the terms and authorizing the Chair of the Board, on behalf of the County, to execute an Easement to Florida Power and Light Company to provide electrical service to Northwest Well Site No. 6, located south of Courtney Vista Drive 10. Motion to adopt Resolution No. 2026-343, approving the terms of a Purchase and Sale Agreement and authorizing the county administrator, or designee, to execute the Purchase and Sale Agreement on behalf of the County, for the acquisition of property for a well site south of Courtney Vista Drive

Board of County Commissioners Regular Meeting October 20, 2026 Page 4 of 22 11. Motion to adopt Resolution No. 2026-344, authorizing the county administrator, or designee, to execute Contract Amendment No. 4, for a one-year renewal of the Contract with Elbow Tree for mental health counseling services at a not-to-exceed amount of $645,927, in accordance with the contract documents 12. Motion to declare the attachment list as surplus and authorize the county administrator, or designee, to dispose of the same in accordance with the Purchasing Policy Section 17.1 and Florida State Statute 274.06 13. Motion to adopt Resolution No. 2026-345, providing the County's express approval of the governing body for the Jacksonville Icemen to use the County seal and/or logo in promotion of the Jacksonville Icemen’s February 28, 2027, home game 14. Motion to adopt Resolution No. 2026-346, approving the terms, conditions, and requirements of the contract between St. Johns County and EPIC Community Services, Inc., d/b/a EPIC Behavioral Healthcare for youth prevention programs and services, including THINK! for Success, in an amount not to exceed $50,000; and authorizing the county administrator, or designee, to execute the contract substantially in the same form as attached on behalf of the County 15. Motion to adopt Resolution No. 2026-347, accepting the St. Johns County Health and Human Services Advisory Council’s Fiscal Year 2026-2027 funding recommendations for a short-term contract providing partial funding for identified programs as part of the Independent Agency Funding Program, approving and authorizing the county administrator, or designee, to execute the Funding Agreements between the County and the nonprofit agencies identified on attached Exhibit 2, in substantially the same form as attached hereto; authorizing the county administrator to execute any subsequent amendments or extensions to the Funding Agreements, without further Board action, that do not propose to amend, modify, or otherwise change the funding, material terms, conditions, provisions, or requirements of the Funding Agreement 16. Motion to adopt Resolution No. 2026-348, approving the terms, conditions, and requirements of the short-term contract between St. Johns County and EPIC Community Services, Inc., d/b/a EPIC Behavioral Healthcare to provide a partial funding allocation for its Recovery Center, which provides access to inpatient services for adults with a substance use disorder, in an amount not to exceed $103,750; and authorizing the county administrator, or designee, to execute the contract substantially in the same form as attached on behalf of the County 17. Motion to adopt resolution, approving the Non-Exclusive Permissive Use Agreement between St. Johns County and Airstron, LLC, for temporary use of a portion of the St. Johns County Pavilion and Volleyball Courts at Pier Park and authorizing the county administrator, or designee, to execute the Agreement on behalf of the County Consent Agenda Item 17 was moved to Regular Agenda Item 17.

Board of County Commissioners Regular Meeting October 20, 2026 Page 5 of 22 18. Motion to adopt Resolution No. 2026-349, recognizing and appropriating $500,000 in unanticipated revenue from the St. Augustine Port, Waterway and Beach District for the Vilano Boat Ramp Repair and Stabilization Project and authorizing the county administrator, or designee, to execute any documents necessary to accept and administer the funding 19. Motion to approve the extension of the 2026 tax roll prior to completion of the parcels included in the Property Value Adjustment Board hearings 20. Motion to approve the minutes of September 28, 2026, BCC Special Meeting and October 6, 2026, BCC Regular Meeting 21. Proofs: a. Proof: Notice of Special Meeting to consider applications for certification of agricultural enclaves, published on August 4, 2026, in The St. Augustine Record b. Proof: Notice of Special Meeting to hold a public hearing to consider and adopt the tentative millage rates and budget for Fiscal Year 2027, published on August 18, 2026, in The St. Augustine Record c. Proof: Notice of Special Meeting to hold a public hearing to consider and adopt the final millage rates and budget for Fiscal Year 2027, published on September 10, 2026, in The St. Augustine Record d. Proof: Notice of Special Meeting to reconsider applications for certification of agricultural enclaves, and any other matters that may be included on the published agenda, published on September 24, 2026, in The St. Augustine Record e. Proof: Request for Bids, Bid No. 3034, CR 16A and Timberwolf Trail Intersection Improvements, published on August 12, 2026, and August 19, 2026, in The St. Augustine Record f. Proof: Request for Proposals, Bid No. 3004, Public-Private Partnership for Biosolids Management, published on August 19, 2026, and August 26, 2026, in The St. Augustine Record g. Proof: Request for Bids, Bid No. 3010, North Rodriquez Street Drainage Improvements, published on September 4, 2026, and September 11, 2026, in The St. Augustine Record h. Proof: Soliciting Qualifications for RFQ No. 3003, Construction Manager-At-Risk (CMAR) for the Northwest Water Reclamation Facility Expansion, published on September 9, 2026, and September 16, 2026, in The St. Augustine Record ADDITIONS/DELETIONS TO THE REGULAR AGENDA Murphy stated that Regular Agenda Item 12 was withdrawn, and Komando noted that the applicant withdrew Regular Agenda Item 2. APPROVAL OF REGULAR AGENDA Motion by Taylor, seconded by Murphy, carried 5/0, to approve the Regular Agenda, as amended.

Board of County Commissioners Regular Meeting October 20, 2026 Page 6 of 22 Yea: Taylor, Murphy, Joseph, Arnold, Whitehurst Nay: None PUBLIC COMMENT Judy Speigel gave a motivational speech. Kim Harrison spoke about her meeting with Ryan Kane, Director of Parks and Recreation, to update the handicap accessibility information on the St. Johns County parks website (Exhibit A). Juanita Yates spoke about removing the cross-over on Sevilla Drive and illegal U-turns on Shores Boulevard. Sally Brackett spoke on the importance of a program to prevent animal euthanasia. Patricia Dougherty spoke on euthanasia statistics within the County. Jill Fuhrman spoke on the importance of preventing euthanasia within the County and encouraged the Board to enforce a Trap-Neuter-Vaccinate and Return (TNVR) Ordinance. Debby Cobb spoke on cat rescue matters and a partnership with other animal rescue organizations. Ambia Peoples spoke on the state of animal welfare in the County and an independent review. She encouraged the Board to direct staff to prepare an ordinance that establishes a formal rescue, publishes detailed monthly euthanasia data, and establishes a public working group. Kaleigh Masters spoke against Flock cameras. John Nuney spoke on the Florida Inland Navigation District and Northeast Florida Regional Council (Exhibit B). Michael Gould spoke on his concerns with St. Johns County Ordinance 2015-50, Wrecker and Towing Ordinance, and recommended amending the ordinance due to rising fuel costs. Chris Cheshire, Cheshire Towing, spoke in support of amending St. Johns County Ordinance 2015-50. Riad Chatila, Complete Auto Recovery, spoke in support of amending St. Johns County Ordinance 2015-50. Murphy requested Board consensus to direct staff to look into the towing concerns. Consensus was given. John Radger spoke in support of amending St. Johns County Ordinance 2015-50. Linda Hawver, representing Citizens for Safety, Inc., urged the board to reconsider the proposed Suntrail alignment.

Board of County Commissioners Regular Meeting October 20, 2026 Page 7 of 22 Heidi Hamsein, representing Citizens for Safety, Inc., spoke on drainage and flooding concerns on A1A and Beach Boulevard, and the River to Sea Loop Project (Exhibit C). William Jones, representing Citizens for Safety, Inc., spoke about the cancellation of Agenda Item No. 1 during the Board of County Commissioners meeting on October 20, 2026, and the River to Sea Loop. Vicki Pepper, representing Community Advocates for Racial Equity (CARE), spoke on affordable housing. Ed Slavin spoke about Bayview Rehab Facility, the cancellation of Agenda Item No. 1 during the Board of County Commissioners meeting on October 20, 2026, and the need for affordable housing. Chris Farrell spoke about his concerns with feral cats. Bill Hennessey spoke on trapping feral cats and the Palmetto Boat Ramp (Exhibit D). Tom Reynolds spoke on his concerns about animal abuse by the Horse and Carriage industry. (Exhibit E) BJ Kalaidi spoke on the lack of releasing mugshots to the public in St. Johns County and encouraged residents to vote yes on amendment three (Exhibit F). Discussion ensued on a plan to address concerns at the Palmetto Boat Ramp and drainage on A1A Beach Boulevard. 1. Discussion on License Plate Readers in County Rights-of-Way. At its October 6, 2026, meeting, the Board gave directions to bring back an agenda item for the Board to discuss automated license plate readers Rich Komando, County Attorney, presented the details of the item. Deputy Howard Cole, Director of Criminal Investigations, St. Johns County Sheriff’s Office, provided additional information on the use of license plate readers. Sergeant Chris Mobley, Intel Unit, St. Johns County Sheriff’s Office, explained recent changes that were made regarding license plate readers. Discussion ensued on the hot list and timeline, misuse in audits, current cameras in County rights-of-way, whether cameras had been breached, the ranges used, whether Flock cameras were the primary system, perimeter placement, and the ability to hack the software. Debra Campbell spoke in opposition to license plate readers, raising concerns about facial recognition capabilities, camera breaches, and l privacy protection. Nicole Valentine spoke against license plate readers. Tania Grambo spoke against license plate readers (Exhibit A). Warren Bailey spoke against license plate readers and shared his personal experience.

Board of County Commissioners Regular Meeting October 20, 2026 Page 8 of 22 Ed Slavin spoke against license plate readers and shared his personal experience. Brian Semore spoke against license plate readers. Christine Humphries spoke against license plate readers. Corne Van Dongen spoke in support of license plate readers. Sean Carpenter spoke against license plate readers. Ryan Robinson spoke against license plate readers. Sterling Seizert spoke against license plate readers. Jason Davis spoke against license plate readers. Kaleigh Masters spoke against license plate readers. Lexie Davis spoke against license plate readers. Melissa Davis spoke against license plate readers and submitted pamphlets on the Declaration of Independence and the Constitution of the United States of America (Exhibit B). General Newsense spoke against license plate readers (Exhibit C). Kelli Prescott spoke in support of license plate readers. Andy spoke in support of the license plate readers. B.J. Kalaidi spoke against license plate readers and expressed her concerns. Tom Reynolds spoke in support of the St. Johns County Sheriff’s Office overseeing the license plate readers with a three-year data retention period and raised concerns about certain unsolved cases. Robert Mathis spoke in support of license plate readers. Discussion ensued on the use and number of license plate readers in the County, their technological capabilities, and whether to temporarily suspend their use pending a decision by the State Legislature. Board members expressed their positions on the request. Motion by Whitehurst, seconded by Arnold, carried 3/2, with Joseph and Murphy dissenting, to revoke license plate readers on County rights-of-way in St. Johns County. Yea: Whitehurst, Arnold, Taylor Nay: Joseph, Murphy Murphy recessed the meeting at 12:31 p.m. and reconvened at 1:10 p.m.

Board of County Commissioners Regular Meeting October 20, 2026 Page 9 of 22 2. Public Hearing - ENCERT 2026-10, Adler Creek The applicant withdrew Regular Agenda Item 2. 3. Public Hearing - ENCERT 2026-11, Carter Road Associates. Application for Agricultural Enclave Certification, pursuant to Sections 163.3162 and 163.3164, Chapter 2026-34, Florida Statutes. This certification request includes approximately 200.75 acres of land. The subject property is located at the northern end of Carter Road, to the west of Thompson Bailey Road The Board disclosed ex parte communications. West swore in the witnesses. Christen Spake, Gunster Law Firm, representing the applicant, presented details of the request, including the Agricultural Enclave certification requirements. Brad Wester, Driver, McAfee, Hawthorne, and Diebenow, PLLC, also representing the applicant, provided additional information regarding density. Joseph requested clarification on the units-per-acre. Wester clarified that the current density was set at 1.5 acres per unit. Kerri Gustavson spoke on grounds for denying agricultural enclaves and opposed the request (Exhibit A). Sherry Badger spoke in opposition to the request and expressed concerns with the expert witnesses. Tom Reynolds spoke in opposition to the request. Ed Slavin spoke in opposition to the request. Joanne McLellan spoke in opposition to the request. Diane Wilson spoke in opposition to the request. Chris Farrell spoke in opposition to the request. B.J. Kalaidi spoke in opposition to the request and recommended continuing the item to the November 17, 2026, BCC meeting. Discussion ensued on the application timeline. Motion by Joseph to continue the item until November 17, 2026. Motion failed for lack of a second. Taylor requested clarification on responsibility for agricultural enclave decisions and whether a development area boundary was an urban service area under section 163.3164, Florida Statutes. West explained that no case law had been cited. Wester offered single-family homes at 1.3 units

Board of County Commissioners Regular Meeting October 20, 2026 Page 10 of 22 per acre, including future requirements. Discussion ensued on the urban service area definition and development area boundary, future land use, land conservation, and the boundaries of the Agricultural Enclave. Motion by Taylor to deny ENCERT 2026-11, finding that based on competent substantial evidence in the record that the application does not establish that at least fifty percent of the perimeter is surrounded by parcels within an urban service district area or line, under section 163.3164, Florida Statutes, because the development area boundary is not an urban service area identified in the comprehensive plan, with facilities in place, identified in the CIE, also that an adjacent parcel or development permits the same or higher density than a proposed development under section 163.3162, Florida Statues, and that the qualifying conditions existed as of January 1, 2025, including five years of continuous Bonafide agriculture use under section 163.3164, Florida Statues, each ground is independent and moved to direct the County Attorney to prepare a written decision to detail the findings of fact and conclusions of law, under section 163.3162, Florida Statues, for adoption before November 30, 2026. Motion failed for lack of a second. Motion by Arnold, seconded by Whitehurst, carried 4/1, with Taylor dissenting, to approve Agricultural Enclave Certification Application ENCERT 2026-11, Carter Road Associates, upon finding that, based upon the competent substantial evidence contained in the record, the application demonstrates that the subject parcels satisfy the statutory definition of an agricultural enclave contained in Section 163.3164(4), Florida Statutes, and the certification requirements of Section 163.3162(4)(a), Florida Statutes, including the amendments on record. Yea: Arnold, Whitehurst, Murphy, Joseph Nay: Taylor 4. Public Hearing - ENCERT 2026-13, Pacetti Oaks. Application for Agricultural Enclave Certification, pursuant to Sections 163.3162 and 163.3164, Chapter 2026-34, Florida Statutes. This certification request includes approximately 40.5 acres of land. The subject property is located at 3975 Pacetti Road, south of State Road 16 The board disclosed ex parte communications. Jason Gabriel, Burr and Forman, LLP, representing the applicant, presented details of the item. Kerri Gustavson spoke in opposition to the agricultural enclave and expressed concerns about the density analysis. Cliff Tice spoke in opposition to the request and expressed concerns about traffic, environmental, and school impacts. Ed Slavin spoke in opposition to the request and requested the Board to deny the application because it did not qualify.

Board of County Commissioners Regular Meeting October 20, 2026 Page 11 of 22 Chuck Labanowski spoke in opposition to the request and expressed concerns about traffic impacts. Gabriel rebutted the northern development boundary line and the parcel’s Future Land Use Map (FLUM) designation versus adjacency. Casey Dendor, AICP, England-Thims and Miller, Inc., addressed the platted subdivision, area services, traffic methodology assessment, and agreed to enter into a proportionate fair share agreement, if needed for transportation. Discussion ensued on the property's agricultural use and the Property Appraiser’s certification. Motion by Joseph, seconded by Taylor, failed 2/3, with Murphy, Whitehurst, and Arnold dissenting, to continue the item to the November 17, 2026, BCC meeting. Yea: Joseph, Taylor Nay: Arnold, Whitehurst, Murphy Motion by Arnold, seconded by Whitehurst, carried 3/2, with Taylor and Joseph dissenting, to approve Agricultural Enclave Certification Application ENCERT 2026-13, upon finding that, based upon the competent substantial evidence contained in the record, the application demonstrates that the subject parcels satisfy the statutory definition of an agricultural enclave contained in Section 163.3164(4), Florida Statutes, and the certification requirements of Section 163.3162(4)(a), Florida Statutes, as amended. Yea: Arnold, Whitehurst, Murphy Nay: Taylor, Joseph 5. Public Hearing - ENCERT 2026-12, Star IV. Application for Agricultural Enclave Certification pursuant to Sections 163.3162 and 163.3164, Chapter 2026-34, Laws of Florida. This certification request is identified as ENCERT 2026-12 Agricultural Enclave Certification (Star IV) and includes approximately 70.83 acres. The subject property is located West of State Road 16, south of the Grand Oaks development, and north of the Windward Ranch development The Board disclosed ex parte communication. Patrick Krechowski, attorney with Balch and Bingham, LLP, presented details of the Agricultural Enclave Certification and outlined the application history. Casey Dendor, AICP, England-Thims and Miller, Inc., presented details of the item. Discussion ensued on the updated staff report. Kerri Gustavson spoke in opposition to the request and expressed concerns about the staff report. Chris Farrell spoke in opposition to the request and expressed concerns about the criteria that were met.

Board of County Commissioners Regular Meeting October 20, 2026 Page 12 of 22 Ed Slavin spoke in opposition to the request. Fred Greenly spoke in opposition to the request and expressed concerns about the property being a conservation area (Exhibit A). Krechowski offered to limit the development to no more than three units per acre and spoke on the due process and legal aspects. Motion by Joseph, seconded by Taylor, failed 2/3, with Murphy, Whitehurst, and Arnold dissenting, to continue the item to the November 17, 2026, BCC meeting. Yea: Joseph, Taylor Nay: Arnold, Whitehurst, Murphy Whitehurst expressed concerns about the legal aspects. Discussion ensued on the proposed three units per net acre for the request. West provided information on the updated report. Motion by Arnold, seconded by Whitehurst, carried 3/2, with Taylor and Joseph dissenting, to continue the item to the November 3, 2026, meeting. Yea: Arnold, Whitehurst, Murphy Nay: Taylor, Joseph 6. Public Hearing - MAJMOD 2026-01, Grand Oaks. Request for a Major Modification to Grand Oaks Planned Unit Development (Ordinance No. 2018-40) to reduce the maximum number of residential units from 999 to 954, modify language within the Master Development Plan (MDP) text regarding traffic mitigation requirements, modify the MDP Map to revise site access, update phasing, and correct inconsistencies within the MDP Text. This request was heard before the Planning and Zoning Agency on Thursday, September 17, 2026, and was recommended for approval by a vote of 6-0 Regular Agenda Items 6 and 7 were presented together. The Board disclosed ex parte communication. Zach Miller, Esquire, Pulte Homes Company, presented details of the item. Justin Dudley, applicant, provided an overview of the project’s history. Joseph requested clarification on the road-trip calculations. Dick D’Souza, Assistant Director of Growth Management, explained the calculations and impact fee credits. Discussion ensued on whether the Community Development District’s (CDD) financial condition was a legal factor in its determination, whether the documents required anyone to pay the CDD’s unpaid assessments, and whether Southeast authorized the request. Ed Slavin spoke in opposition to the request, raising concerns regarding CDD ownership and conflicts of interest.

Board of County Commissioners Regular Meeting October 20, 2026 Page 13 of 22 Lex Taylor clarified whether Southeast requires authorizations and third-party contracts or control over those properties. Frank Grillo spoke in support of the request and urged the Board to approve it. Angela Greaves spoke in support of the request. Kim Hosket spoke in support of the request. Linda Cruz spoke in support of the request and urged the Board to accept the applicant's proposal. Tom Cerino spoke in support of the request. Alana Boyd spoke in support of the request and urged the Board to approve the applicant’s proposal. John Whitting spoke in support of the request. A member of the public spoke in support of the request and urged the Board to approve the applicant’s proposal. Phil McDonald spoke in support of the request. Zachary Thompson spoke in support of the request. Diane Wang spoke in support of the request. Jill Mickol spoke in support of the request and urged the Board to accept the applicant’s proposal. Frank Singer spoke in support of the request. Discussion ensued regarding the County’s ability to pursue legal action against Southeast and the potential impact on the existing lawsuit; commitments related to the residences and obtaining state and federal funding; ownership and potential donation of the commercial property to the community; phasing the project to four lanes; the developers’ anticipated fair-share credits; actions taken by the CDD and profits received; gas tax revenues; and the reasons for the County’s ongoing litigation. Taylor explained the County’s legal position in the lawsuit, and Dudley responded to the Commissioners’ questions. Board members expressed their positions on the request. Motion by Murphy to approve MAJMOD 2026-01, Grand Oaks, based upon six findings of fact, as provided in the staff report. Motion failed for a lack of a second. Motion by Taylor, seconded by Arnold, carried 2/3, with Murphy, Joseph, and Whitehurst dissenting, to deny MAJMOD 2026-01, Grand Oaks, based upon seven findings of fact, as provided in the staff report. Yea: Taylor, Arnold Nay: Murphy, Joseph, Whitehurst

Board of County Commissioners Regular Meeting October 20, 2026 Page 14 of 22 Murphy moved to enact an Ordinance to approve MAJMOD 2026-01, Grand Oaks, based on seven findings of fact in the staff report. Motion failed for lack of a second. Motion by Whitehurst to table the item until a future meeting. Motion was withdrawn. Whitehurst moved to table this item until the November 3, 2026, meeting. Motion failed for lack of a second. Joseph noted that she would second the motion if the board agreed to table the item until the November 17, 2026, meeting. Dudley stated that the applicant agreed to the Commissioners’ requested terms and offered to donate the commercial parcel to the County for use as a park. Discussion ensued regarding the time-sensitive offer, purchase and sale agreements, contract deadlines, and reducing the number of units. Murphy moved to enact an ordinance approving MAJMOD 2026-01, Grand Oaks, based on seven findings of fact, as provided in the staff report, as amended, to include commercial properties to be donated to the County such as Parcel Nos. 0272700002, 0274400010, and 0274400011. Motion failed for lack of a second. Discussion ensued regarding the commercial property, potential park use, impact fee credits, legal concerns, and ownership of the amenities center property. The landowner agreed to forgo impact fee credits to move the project forward. Motion by Murphy, seconded by Whitehurst, carried 5/0, to enact Ordinance No. 2026-36, approving MAJMOD 2026-01, Grand Oaks, based upon seven findings of fact, as provided in the staff report, to include Parcel Nos. 0272700002, 0274400010, and 00274400011, as a donation to the County for a park, with the landowners agreeing not to seek impact fee tax credits. Yea: Murphy, Whitehurst, Taylor, Arnold, Joseph Nay: None 7. Public Hearing - DEVAGREE 2026-01, Grand Oaks PUD (Second Hearing). Pulte Home Company, LLC, (Owner) has proposed a Development Agreement to mitigate the transportation impacts for 512 residential units in the Grand Oaks PUD, as proposed to be modified from a total of 999 residential units to 954 units in the companion PUD Major Modification (MAJMOD 2026-01), consisting of 442 existing platted lots and the proposed 512 units. The Grand Oaks PUD is located on State Road 16 between International Golf Parkway and the I-95 interchange. This Development Agreement proposes to pay $20,000,000 in total mitigation for the transportation impact for the proposed development of the remaining 512 single-family units. This is the second of two required public hearings for consideration of a Development Agreement. The first public hearing was heard before the Board of County Commissioners on October 06, 2026 Discussion occurred during Regular Agenda Item 6.

Board of County Commissioners Regular Meeting October 20, 2026 Page 15 of 22 Motion by Arnold, seconded by Murphy, carried 5/0, to approve the Grand Oaks PUD (DEVAGREE 2026-01), finding that DEVAGREE 2026-01, meets the requirements and intent of Section 11.09 of the Land Development Code (Proportionate Fair Share) for the Grand Oaks PUD. Yea: Arnold, Murphy, Taylor, Whitehurst, Joseph Nay: None Murphy recessed the meeting at 6:14 p.m. and reconvened the meeting at 6:25 p.m., with Deputy Clerk Artricia Allen present. 8. Public Hearing - SUPMAJ 2026-09, Colee Cove Tower. Request for a Special Use Permit, pursuant to Section 2.03.26 of the Land Development Code, to allow for the construction of a 199-foot monopole tower and support facility within the Open Rural (OR) zoning. The Planning and Zoning Agency (PZA) heard this request at its regularly scheduled public hearing on July 23, 2026. Public comment was largely opposed, citing loss of tree screening after tree harvesting, impact on the Scenic Highway, wetland and fire/water service concerns, and negative impact on adjacent property owners, including reduced property value and setback concerns. Agency discussion covered compatibility, coverage gaps, coverage over agricultural lands, buffers, and FAA lighting. The Agency recommended denial with a vote of 5-2. Support of the denial was made by members Perkins, Hilsenbeck, Spiegel, Olson, and Labanowski. Dissenting votes were made by Matovina and Green. The subject site is located on an unaddressed parcel on County Road 13 North, approximately 0.60 miles south of Joe Ashton Road (Parcel ID 013240-0010) Mary Solik, Esquire, Agent for Gulfstream Towers, LLC, presented the details of the item. The Board disclosed ex parte communication. Mary Solik, Esquire, agent for Gulfstream Towers, LLC, presented the details of the item. Bill Compton provided additional testimony regarding the request and the need for the cell tower. David Taulbie, Commercial Real Estate Appraiser, provided information on the impact of cell towers on property values (Exhibit A). Discussion ensued on the lighting requirements and the installation dates of the other eight towers. Public Comment: Joe McAnarney spoke in opposition to the request and urged the Board to deny it. Matt Jackson spoke in opposition to the request because it is incompatible (Exhibit B). Robert Durham spoke in opposition to the Colee Cove cell tower and its effects on his property. Kelli Prescott spoke in opposition to the request and its effect on his property. Bland Cologne spoke in opposition to the Colee Cove cell tower.

Board of County Commissioners Regular Meeting October 20, 2026 Page 16 of 22 Ed Slavin spoke in opposition to the Colee Cove cell tower. Mabel Perez spoke in opposition to the Colee Cove cell tower and discussed cell service limitations in newer homes due to roofing materials and the use of Wi-Fi connectivity for cell phones. Cory spoke in opposition to the Colee Cove cell tower and discussed wireless networks routing 911 calls through carriers and fire hazard signs posted on nearby cell towers. Solik and Taulbie provided rebuttal testimony regarding 911 calls and the tower location. Mike Burkhead, representing Gulfstream Towers, LLC, provided rebuttal testimony regarding tree harvesting, tower grounding, and the fire hazard sign. Arnold and Whitehurst expressed support for the cell tower. Motion by Arnold, seconded by Whitehurst, carried 3/2, with Taylor and Joseph dissenting, to approve SUPMAJ 2026-09, Colee Cove Tower based upon eleven findings of fact and subject to ten conditions, as provided within the Staff Report. Yea: Arnold, Whitehurst, Murphy Nay: Taylor. Joseph 9. Public Hearing - PLNAPPL 2026-09, St. Thomas Island Parkway Cell Tower. Request to appeal the Planning and Zoning Agency (PZA) approval of a Special Use Permit (SUPMAJ 2025-29), to allow for the construction of a 180-foot monopole communication tower and support facilities within Open Rural (OR) zoning, specifically located approximately 0.23 miles east of the intersection between St. Thomas Island Parkway and Saint Croix Island Drive. Motion to approve was made by Mr. Matovina, seconded by Mrs. Perkins, and passed with a vote of 4-3. Dissenting votes by Mr. Hilsenbeck, Mr. Olson, and Mr. Labanowski The Board disclosed ex parte communication. Bliss Tkaczyk and Mabel Perez, representing the appellant, presented the details of the special use permit (Exhibit A). Brad Wester, Agent Applicant, rebutted the appeal and urged the Board to uphold approval of the application. Courtland Eyrick, Certified General Appraiser, provided details on the environmental study. Public Comment: Ed Slavin spoke in opposition to the applicant’s request and the evidence submitted. Dara Marsh spoke in opposition to the applicant’s request and urged the Board to deny it (Exhibit A). Dan McGrath spoke in opposition to the request and urged the Board to vote in favor of the appeal.

Board of County Commissioners Regular Meeting October 20, 2026 Page 17 of 22 Leslie Mosier spoke in opposition to the request. Don spoke in opposition to the request and urged the Board to deny it. Michael Bovenzi spoke in opposition to the request and urged the Board to deny it and uphold the appeal. Corey spoke in opposition to the request and urged the Board to deny it. Audrey Gorman spoke in opposition to the request. West provided a statement regarding the health and environmental effects of radio frequency emissions, noting that these matters were preempted by the Federal Telecommunications Act and could not be considered by the County. Discussion ensued regarding compatibility, the locations of nearby nonoperational towers, maps presented to the Planning and Zoning Agency, and the proposed towers' distance from the neighborhood. Perez provided a rebuttal addressing compatibility with adjacent uses, the submitted coverage maps, whether the proposed towers met the goals of the PUD and Silverleaf PUD, and the demolition evaluation report. Motion by Arnold, seconded by Taylor, carried 5/0, to approve PLNAPPL 2026-09, St Thomas Island Parkway Cell Tower of SUPMAJ 2025-29, overturning the decision of the Planning and Zoning Agency and Denying the request for a Special Use Permit to allow for the construction of a 180-foot monopole communication tower and support facilities within Open Rural (OR) zoning, specifically located approximately 0.23 miles east of the intersection between St Thomas Island Parkway and Saint Croix Island Drive. Yea: Arnold, Taylor, Murphy, Whitehurst, Joseph Nay: None 10. Public Hearing - NZVAR 2026-21, Hale-McCrary Residence. Request for a Non-zoning Variance to Land Development Code Section 5.01.01.C regarding subdivision platting standards and Section 6.02.00 regarding subdivision design standards. The applicant is seeking relief from the above-mentioned Code sections for the creation of a 4.1-acre parcel. The Land Development Code requires subdivision and plat approval for the division of more than two lots. This parcel is the third division within the overall 20-acre parcel The Board disclosed ex parte communication. Ethan Hale and Alexis McCrary, Applicants, presented details of the request. Public Comment: There was none.

Board of County Commissioners Regular Meeting October 20, 2026 Page 18 of 22 Motion by Arnold, seconded by Whitehurst, carried 5/0, to approve NZVAR 2026-21, request for a Non-Zoning Variance to Land Development Code Section 5.01.01.C regarding subdivision platting standards and Section 6.02.00 regarding subdivision design standards, based upon six findings of fact and four conditions, as provided in the staff report. Yea: Arnold, Whitehurst, Murphy, Taylor, Joseph Nay: None 11. Public Hearing - NZVAR 2026-22, 150 Seagate Lane. Request for a Non-zoning Variance to Land Development Code Section 5.01.01.C.3 regarding subdivision platting standards. The Land Development Code requires replat approval for the re-division of one or more lots within a subdivision. The subject property is located in the plat of Ponte Vedra Shores West (Map Book 14, Pages 34-35) and was divided in 1988 without replat approval. This request is to bring the property into compliance to construct a single-family residence The Board disclosed ex parte communication. Nick Koster, Applicant, presented the details of the item. Public Comment: There was none. Discussion ensued on the corner setback and whether the applicant had requested a variance. Motion by Taylor, seconded by Arnold, carried 5/0, to approve NZVAR 2026-2, request for a Non-Zoning Variance to Land Development Code Section 5.01.01.C.3 regarding subdivision platting standards, based upon six findings of fact and four conditions, as provided in the staff report. Yea: Taylor, Arnold, Murphy, Whitehurst, Joseph Nay: None 12. Summer Haven Presentation Regular Agenda Item 12 was withdrawn. 13. Public Hearing - Amending the Comprehensive Plan for Wellhead Protection, Second Reading, Final Hearing. Since the original St. Johns County Land Development Code in 1999 and Comprehensive Plan, significant technological and regulatory advancements have been made related to wellhead protection. Based on increased density in the County and its need for future well sites, SJCUD proposes to bring the County Comp Plan and Land Development Code into compliance with State law and alignment with current best practices. This is the second and final reading and public hearing of the proposed Comp Plan Amendment. It should be Ordinance 2026- with the corresponding changes to the Land Development Code Regular Agenda Items 13 and 14 were presented together.

Board of County Commissioners Regular Meeting October 20, 2026 Page 19 of 22 Lex Taylor, Deputy County Attorney, presented the details of the items. Public Comment: There was none. Motion by Murphy, seconded by Joseph, carried 5/0, to enact Ordinance No. 2026-37, COMP Plan Amendment 2026-01, regarding updates to the Wellhead Protection Areas of the St. Johns County Comprehensive Plan. Yea: Murphy, Joseph, Taylor, Whitehurst, Arnold Nay: None 14. Public Hearing - Amending the Land Development Code for Wellhead Protection, Final Hearing. Since the original St. Johns County Land Development Code in 1999 and Comprehensive Plan, significant technological and regulatory advancements have been made related to wellhead protection. Based on increased density in the County and its need for future well sites, SJCUD proposes to bring the County Comp Plan and Land Development Code into compliance with State law and alignment with current best practices. This is the final reading and public hearing of the proposed Land Development Code Changes for Wellhead Protection Discussion occurred during Regular Agenda Item 13. Motion by Murphy, seconded by Joseph, carried 5/0, to enact Ordinance No. 2026-38 regarding updates to the Wellhead Protection Areas of the St. Johns Land Development Code. Yea: Murphy, Joseph, Taylor, Arnold, Whitehurst Nay: None 15. Consider appointment to the Health and Human Services Advisory Council (HHSAC). The Health and Human Services Advisory Council's purpose is to evaluate human services programs in the community to ensure that the needs of the residents of St. Johns County are met. Currently, there is one vacancy due to the resignation of Shannon Nazworth. A vacancy ad was placed and ran for thirty days. Please find attached for your review and consideration, a letter of recommendation from HHSAC and fourteen applications: Kimberly Beasley, Dist. 1; Raathi Adaikalam, Dist. 2; Brian Clark, Dist. 2; David Scott, Dist. 2; Jessica Manfresca, Dist. 2; Shasta Ware, Dist. 2; Seth Wingate, Dist. 2; Ricardo Rosado-Rodriguez, Dist. 3; Cynthia Simmons, Dist. 3; David Chapman, Dist. 4; Molly Newman, Dist. 4; Nishi Brahmbhatt, Dist. 5; Lacey Hillard, Dist. 5; and Melissa Kramer, Dist. 5 Shelby Romero, Senior Assistant to the Board of County Commissioners, provided details of the vacancy. Public Comment: There was none.

Board of County Commissioners Regular Meeting October 20, 2026 Page 20 of 22 Motion by Murphy, seconded by Joseph, carried 5/0, to appoint Ricardo Rosado-Rodriguez to the Health and Human Services Advisory Council for a first four-year term, scheduled to expire October 20, 2030. Yea: Murphy, Joseph, Taylor, Whitehurst, Arnold Nay: None 16. Consider appointments to the Library Advisory Board. Currently, there are two vacancies on the Library Advisory Board due to the expired terms of Nicholas Andrews, Dist. 1 Rep., and Melvin Longo, Dist. 5 Rep. Both vacancy ads were placed and ran for approximately forty-five days. Please see attached for your review and consideration, a recommendation letter and eleven applications: Nick Andrews (Dist. 1), Kimberly Beasley (Dist. 1), Kira Greco (Dist. 1), Anthony Harp (Dist. 1), Carl McGowan (Dist. 1), Michael Armistead (Dist. 5), Mary Jane Ballou (Dist. 5), Elaina Chattman (Dist. 5), Tim Hutchison (Dist. 5), Bijal Parikh (Dist. 5), and Sandra Paul (Dist. 5). The district 5 vacancy will be assigned at a future BCC meeting Shelby Romero, Senior Assistant to the Board of County Commissioners, provided details of the vacancy. Public Comment: There was none. Motion by Joseph, seconded by Taylor, carried 5/0, to re-appoint Nicholas Andrews to the Library Advisory Board as District 1 representative for a full four-year term, scheduled to expire October 18, 2030. Yea: Joseph, Taylor, Murphy, Whitehurst, Arnold Nay: None 17. Non-Exclusive Permissive Use Agreement between St. Johns County and Airstron, LLC, for temporary use of a portion of the St. Johns County Pavilion and Volleyball Courts at Pier Park Formerly Consent Agenda Item 17. Ryan Kane, Parks and Recreation Director, presented the details of the agreement. Public Comment: Jason Kern, General Manager of Embassy Suites Resort, said he was working with Kane and the team regarding this project, to restore the hotel’s air conditioning quickly, and was available to answer questions. Discussion ensued regarding the prior decision not to request a permissive use agreement and whether proceeding without one would allow the work to be completed more quickly.

Board of County Commissioners Regular Meeting October 20, 2026 Page 21 of 22 Motion by Murphy, seconded by Arnold, carried 5/0, to adopt Resolution No. 2026-350, approving the Non-Exclusive Permissive Use Agreement between St. Johns County and Airstron, LLC, for temporary use of a portion of the St. Johns County Pavilion and Volleyball Courts at Pier Park and authorizing the county administrator, or designee, to execute the agreement on behalf of the County. Yea: Murphy, Arnold, Taylor, Whitehurst, Joseph Nay: None COMMISSIONERS’ REPORTS Commissioner Arnold No report. Commissioner Joseph No report. Commissioner Whitehurst Whitehurst requested Board consensus for the County to opt out of the tax exemption provision for market-rate multifamily residential properties under the Live Local Act. Consensus was given. Commissioner Taylor Taylor requested Board consensus to direct staff to prepare amendments to the Recreation Advisory Board’s governing documents to add a voting member representing individuals with disabilities and special needs, with experience in the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), disability advocacy, or adaptive recreation, and bring the proposed amendments to the Board for consideration and approval. Consensus was given. Discussion ensued regarding adding a second member to the Board to bring the total membership to nine and provide an additional vote in the event of a tie. Board consensus was given. Commissioner Murphy No report. COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR’S REPORT No report. COUNTY ATTORNEY’S REPORT No report.

Board of County Commissioners Regular Meeting October 20, 2026 With there being no further business to come before the Board, the meeting adjourned at 9:32 p.m. REPORTS : 1. St. Johns County Board of County Commissioners Check Register, Check Nos. 641263- 641266, totaling $467.62 , and Voucher Range, EFT, totaling $1,698.08 (10/8/2 026) 2. St. Johns County Board of County Commissioners Check Register, Check Nos. 641267- 641336, totaling $1,526,335.54, and Voucher Range, EFT, totaling $8 ,2 11 ,863.73 (10/9/2 026) 3. St. Johns County Board of County Commissioners Check Register, Check Nos. 641267- 641337, totaling $2 ,779.16 (10/9 /2 026) 4. St. Johns County Board of County Commissioners Check Register, Check Nos. 641338- 641339, totaling $3 ,019.64 (10/9/2026) 5. St. Johns County Board of County Commissioners Check Register, Check Nos. 641340- 641348, totaling $9,510 and Voucher Range, EFT, totaling $7 ,745 (10/ 13 /2026) 6. St. Johns County Board of County Commissioners Check Register, Check Nos. 641349- 641362, totaling $16,651.73 (10 / 13 /2026) 7. St. Johns County Board of County Commissioners Check Register, Check Nos. 641363- 641382, totaling $118,904.36 (10/14/2026) 8. St. Johns County Board of County Commissioners Check Register, Check Nos. 641383 , totaling $3 ,931.70 (10/19/2026) 9. St. Johns County Board of County Commissioners Check Register, Check Nos. 641384- 641403, totaling $113 ,960.23 and Voucher Range, EFT, totaling $1 ,082,876.16 (10/19/2026) 10. St. Johns County Board of County Commissioners Check Register, Check Nos. 641404- 641406, totaling $859.74 (10/19/2026) 11. St. Johns County Board of County Commissioners Check Register, Check Nos. 641407, totaling $1 ,498.34 (10/20/2026) CORRESPONDENCE: There was none. Approved ___N_o_v_em_b_er~3~-·~2~0~2~6 BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF ST. JO S COUNTY, FLORIDA ATTEST: BRANDON J. PATTY, CLERK OF THE CIRCUIT COURT & COMPTROLLER By: C'~ OrMkihriepuClerk

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Finance & Budget Comm. Agenda October 16, 2026 Page 2. Item 6. September 2026 Budget Summary and Project Status Expenditure Reports. 2 The Budget Summary and the Proj ect Status Expenditure Report for September 2026 are presented for Board review. (Please see back up pages 13-2 0) ( Thi s it em is presented for Committee review and discussion onl y.) Item 7. Delegation of Authority Report. Staff have prepared a report on Delegation of Authority ac ti ons that the Executive Director has approved from September 1, 2026, through September 30, 2026, for Committee information. (Please see back up page 21) (This item is presented for Committee review and discussion only.) Item 8. Additional Agenda Items or Staff Comments. Item 9. Additional Commissioner Comments .. Item 10. Adjournment. If a person decides to appeal any decision made by the board, agency. or commission with respect to any matter considered at su ch meet in g or h ea rin g, he or she wi ll ne ed a record of th e proceedings, and that, fo r such purpose, he or she may need to ensure that a verbatim record of the proceedings is mad e, which record includes the testimony and evidence upon which th e appeal is to be based.

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4"' BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS o II A MEETING AGENDA . /' October 13 , 2026 / o/rPD/f}o,J..,0 ; (nM/M {6 !tk Dr Administration Building, 12 0 t,,b .!;1. #pt,A U)i/P17 4th Floor, BCC Meeting Room, /J . F ,I( It I n 4 77 Housto. n street , /iJ & /[,, 17 j) e,. / / \' V Green Cove Springs, FL 32043 ~ C . 4:00PM // ll;/j /£A)t,;/£ j INVOCATION Commissioner Sgromolo PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Senior ChiefJerry Horton, USN (Ret.) 4:) {!b--1 lo II J) r'/ ; .!' IV or fl fl/ 1tfi1, /!JJZ/l CALL TO ORDER (j I--: /~f μ D ROLL CALL J /ti fvfP.. l- ;1/4MM ;i;rsr f/.,atlM frfhio.Jfol PET ADOPTIONS PROCLAMATIONS/RESOLUTIONS f;oviJ!,,L, / t1Ju;J ri lb f tot///&;lt I cJ I!;U, io ,t)A-I • ~ ' μ 1. Domestic Violence Awareness Month (October 2026) ,,, fl d"f.r fli of f ~R-t>/J.lf 1tf /t, -1 I ' 2. National Fire Prevention Month (October 2026) DECLARATIONS/RECOGNITIONS fJ R_ /3 - ;Jt),f r !</r/rl f J8) I 1'1 ational Cybersecurity Month (October 2026) Breast Cancer Awareness Month (October 2026) 3. 4. 5. f !ri Mr,,.rro /!,o frIJ /3° 1H /(,1r1Vr/J S1 ::[;11,,u JovitJ r--; f AR)d National Custodial Workers Recognition Day (October 2, 2026) I) fi/ /}/Lf fi{ t£,;J{ 6. World Polio Da y (October 24, 2026) PRESENTATIONS 7. Northeast Florida Regional Counci l' s First Responder Training Initiatives Update (T. Nolen) 8. Florida Forest Service Annual Clay Co un ty Reports CONSTITUTIONAL OFFICERS APPROVAL OF MINUTES Page I of 8

9. Board of County Commissioners Meeting Min ute s, September 22 , 2026. PUBLIC COMMENTS CONSENT AGENDA 10. F in ance Business The Finance Department business is submitted to request approval and ratification by the Board for various warrants and disbursements in order to meet the requirements of Ch. 136.06(1) Fl Statute, acceptance and disposal of vario us Board property and various documents are subm itted for the Board ' s information. At times, approval is requested for various finance related issues. 11. Acceptance of Grant Award for FY25 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) Program - Local Formula (K. Corcoran) A) Approval of the FY25 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) Program - Local Formu la, Law Enforcement Technology Grant with U.S. Department of Justice, Office of Justice Programs, Bureau of Justice Assistance, Award # 15PBJA-25-GG-03225- JAGX. B) Authorize the Chairman to accept the award electronica ll y through the Justice Grants System (JustGrants) including the required declaration and certifi cation . C) Approval of the accompanying Budget Resolution. 12 . State Financial Assistance Recipient Agreement re: Mosquito Contro l with Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Serv ic es - FDACS for FY 2026/2027 (A. Wallau) A) Approval of the State Financial Assistance Recipient Agreement re: Mosquito Control with Florida Department of Agriculture and Cons um er Serv ices (FDACS) for FY 2026/2027 beginning October l , 2026 through September 30, 2027. B) Approval of the accompanying budget resolution. 13. Bid o 25 /26-98, Fire Station 17 Shower Remodel (J.Loos) Approval to post Not ic e of Intent to Award Bid No. 25/26-98, Fire Station 17 Shower Remodel to Eletcol, LLC in the amount of $149,900.00, inclusive of the Base Bid. Approval of award will be effective after the 72-hour protest period has expired. Pursuant to Chapter 8, Section G(l) of the Purchasing Policy, the County reserves the right to evaluate the qualifications of al l respondents and determine what is in the best interest of the County. T he sol icitation documents required Contractors to have been in business for a minimum of five (5) years performing si milar work. Gamble and Associates LLC has not been in business for an entire year as the firm was established in 2025 and, therefore, does not meet this requirement and has been deemed Non-Responsive. 14. RFQ o. 25/26-103 , Impact Fee Study Update, Legal Review, Extraordinary Circumstances Analysis, and Ordinance Update (J. Loos) Review of Staff's ranking of the submittal s received for RFQ No. 25/26103 , Impact Fee Page 2 of 8

Study Update, Legal Review, Extraordinary Circumstances Analysis. and Ordinance Update. 1. Willdan Financial Services, [nc.- 75.4 2. DTA Public Finance, Inc.- 67.8 A Committee consisting of the Director of Library Services, lmpact Fee Coordinator, Assistant Fire Chief, Assistant County Manager, Director of Parks and Recreation, Office of Management and Budget Mana ger and Clay County Sheriffs Office Chief Financial Officer performed the evaluation and ranking o f the submittal s received . If desired, the Board may request presentations from the Contractor s. If awarded, approval of award w ill be effective after the 72-hour protest period has ex pired. An Agreement will be negotiated and brought back to the Board for approval. 15. Bid No. 25/26-99, Continuing Services Sidewalk Driveway Concrete Improvements (J. Loos) Approval to post Notice oflntent to Award Bid no . 25/26-099, Continuing Services for Sidewalk, Driveway & Concrete Improvements to Florida East Coast Construction # l , LLC , Jax Utilities Management, Inc ., MAER Homes, LLC ., at the unit costs received. Approval of award will be effective after the 72-hour protest period has expired. Pursuant to Chapter 8, Section G(l) of the Purchas in g Policy, the County reserves the right to evaluate the qualifications of all respondents and determine what is in the best interest of the County. The so licitation documents required Contractors to have been in business for a minimum of five (5) years performing similar work. Although Florida East Coast Construction # 1 LLC has only been established for four (4) years, the County has evaluated their qualifications and has determined it is in the best interest of the County to deem them Responsive. 16. Funding Agreement with Urban Jacksonville, Inc. , d/b/a Aging True Community Senior Services for FY 2026/2027 (J. Clark) Approval of the FY 23/24 Funding Agreement with Urban Jacksonville, Inc., d/b/a Aging True Community Senior Services, to provide essential services and meal delivery services to the older population of Clay County, for the term of October l , 2026 through September 30, 2027. 17. Lease Agreement with Urban Jacksonville, Inc. , d/b/a Aging True Community Senior Services (C. Risinge r) Approval of the Lease Agreement with Urban Jacksonville, Inc. , d/b/a Aging True Community Senior Services for the lease of the following properties, for the term of October l , 2026 through September 30, 2027: A) 604 Walnut Street, Green Cove Springs, FL 32043 B) 414 Stowe Avenue, Orange Park, FL 32073 C) 3916 Section Street, Middleburg, FL 32068 D) 125 Commercial Circle, Keystone Heights, FL 32656 18. Delegation of Authority Letter for Opioid Settlement Fun