Notice of BOCC Public Hearing 1/27/26
SECOND PUBLIC NOTICE FOR SMALL CITIES COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM
On Tuesday, January 27, 2026, at 6:00 PM, CST the Jackson County Board of County Commissioners will hold a Public Hearing in the board chambers at 2864 Madison Street in Marianna, FL. The purpose of the public hearing is to obtain citizen comments on the proposed application that will be submitted by the County to construct new water well and water storage facilities.
TNotice is hereby given that the Jackson County Board of County Commissioners intends to apply to the Florida Department of Commerce for funding under the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Small Cities Program for construction of a new water well and water storage facilities.
The construction of a new water well and water storage facility will address the Urgent Need National Objective by creating complete critical infrastructure improvements that are necessary to preserve the health and welfare of the County, the City of Marianna, and the citizens and residents that reside therein. Construction of the water well will take place near the intersection of Interstate 10 and Highway 71; construction of the water storage facility would take place near the intersection of Highway 90 and Highway 71.
A Public Hearing will be held to provide citizens an opportunity to review and comment on the proposed CDBG application, the scope of the water well and water storage project, its anticipated benefits, and its potential impacts. All interested persons are encouraged to attend and provide input. Written comments will also be accepted prior to or at the public hearing.
The Jackson County Board of County Commissioners anticipates requesting approximately $3,410,000.00 in CDBG funds for the proposed project. Estimated breakdown of costs:
- Construction (Water Storage Facility): $2,250,000.00
- Construction (Potable Water Well): $605,000.00
- Engineering, Design, and Inspection: $405,000.00
- Administrative Costs: $150,000.00
No displacement of persons is anticipated as a result of this project. If temporary construction-related impacts occur, they will be addressed in accordance with applicable regulations.
The proposed CDBG draft application and related materials will be available for public inspection at the Jackson County Administrative Building located at 2864 Madison Street, Marianna, FL 32448. Copies may be reviewed Monday through Friday during the normal business hours of 7:30 AM to 4:30 PM
The public may attend meetings in person or virtually via our live YouTube channel or Zoom using the information below.
https://www.youtube.com/@JacksonCountyBOCC
Please use the link below to join the webinar via Zoom:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85059175103?pwd=HTx8fUJ93KnFKS1E00sPrHnPElKtgK.1
Passcode: 629829
When: January 27, 2026 – 6:00 PM Central Time (US and Canada)
Topic: Jackson County BOCC – Public Hearing – January 27, 2026 – 6:00 PM
Or, To Dial By Telephone:
| +1 312 626 6799 | +1 346 248 7799 |
| +1 929 205 6099 | +1 669 900 6833 |
| +1 301 715 8592 | +1 253 215 8782 |
| Webinar ID: 850 5917 5103 | |
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There will be time at the end of the meeting for public comment. To ask a question via phone, dial *9 and wait to be recognized. If you are attending via webinar, there will be an onscreen option to ask questions during that portion of the meeting.
| For general questions, please contact: Jennifer Collins, Business Manager 850-482-9633 or collinsj@jacksoncountyfl.gov | For technical questions, please contact: Fred Andreasen, IT Manager 850-482-9633 or andreasenf@jacksoncountyfl.gov |
In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, persons needing special accommodation to participate in this meeting should contact the Administrator’s assistant prior to the meeting. The Administrator’s assistant may be contacted at 2864 Madison Street, Marianna, FL 32448 (850) 482-9633 or (800) 955-8771 (TDD), or by emailing adarequest@jacksoncountyfl.gov
If any person decides to appeal any decision made with respect to any matter considered at this meeting or hearing, such person will need a record of the proceedings and may need to ensure that a verbatim record of the proceedings is made, which record includes the testimony and evidence upon which the appeal is to be based.
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