J. Blake Capps

Large-scale data center moratorium

Unknown potential power, water, and infrastructure demands of 100–500+ megawatt facilities.

Citrus Grove Elementary school zone

Roughly $80,000, which Commissioner Ciampi said can come from district funds.

FEC Railroad Quiet Zone update

Much of the expensive crossing upgrades are already done; remaining costs were described as nominal.

Code enforcement lien relief

Could reduce or eliminate six-figure liens for innocent owners; the specific case involves a roughly $1.5 million lien.

Unhoused residents and substance-use services

Speakers cited a $30 million state appropriation in HB 5001 potentially available and argued jailing costs more than housing.

Flock surveillance cameras and opioid abatement funds

Commenter cited county spending of about $37,000 for the cameras.

$60 million utility revenue bonds for water plant expansion

Funded by utility capital facilities charges — no new taxes or borrowing.

New Martin County Fairgrounds in Indiantown

Mavis Tires & Brakes store on South Kanner Highway

Hobe Sound recreational lighting height amendment (LDR 26-02)

Kanner/96th Street agricultural enclave request

Denial preserves agricultural land use; certification would have fast-tracked single-family residential development plans within 180 days.

Martin County Operations Facility site plan

About $4.7 million a year in debt service for 20 years, roughly $95 million total, backed by half-cent sales tax.

MARTY transit service shutdown

A one-year MTM contract at about $105.53 per revenue hour plus startup costs, with ridership at over 155,000 trips last fiscal year and the county budget as the spending ceiling.

Newfield environmental parcel donation and conservation easement

No direct county cost; the land conveys from the developer for environmental use.

FY 2026/2027 tentative budget and millage rates

Total countywide budget of $334.4 million with taxable values up 6.38% and millage unchanged.

St. Lucie Inlet dredge material relocation

Keeping the sand in the impoundment basin saves the county mobilization costs of $1–2 million versus offshore disposal, but the county must fund the next inlet dredging itself with DEP grant help.

Conservation land acquisition in Hobe Sound

Yeiser's gifts total $8.5 million; the ranch easement is $17 million with $5 million from the county.

Hobe Sound Business Park rezoning (B114-003)

Paceline sidewalk easement in Palm City

Paceline, not the county, pays to construct the sidewalk.

Manatee Pocket mooring field lease renewal

The lease is fee-waived, so there's no lease cost to the county shown.

Agenda approval with withdrawal of PHQJ-3 and continuation of DEPT-4

PH-1: One-year data center moratorium ordinance adopted

CNST-10: Nicoletti special magistrate retainer increase

CNST-12: Cove Road preserve area management plan amendment

Consent agenda remainder

PHQJ-1: Pinkston utility easement abandonment (Margolo Estates)

PHQJ-1 follow-up: new fee category for easement abandonments

PHQJ-2: Kansas Avenue right-of-way abandonment (Operation 300 / Camp Valor)

PHQJ-2: Privilege fee waiver for Operation 300

PHQJ-4: Stuart Yacht Corporation rezoning continued

PH-2: Utility rate indexing resolution

PH-2: Capital facility charges increase with grandfathering

DEPT-5: $60 million utility revenue bonds

DPQJ-1: Martin County Operations Facility final site plan

DEPT-1: OMB grant approvals

DEPT-3: Voluntary early separation incentive program

BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS’ APPROVAL OF WARRANT LIST FOR DISBURSEMENT VIA CHECKS AND ELECTRONIC PAYMENTS TO COMPLY WITH STATUTORY REQUIREMENTS

NOTED ITEMS

ADOPT A PROCLAMATION DECLARING VETERANS DAY IN MARTIN COUNTY, FLORIDA

ADOPT A PROCLAMATION RECOGNIZING MRS. UNIVERSE’S WOMEN IN LEADERSHIP AND SERVICE MONTH IN MARTIN COUNTY, FLORIDA

PHQJ-1 follow-up: new fee category for easement abandonments

PHQJ-2: Privilege fee waiver for Operation 300

Consistency and precedent concerns.

refer back to the original motion, to consider all evidence and issue the building permit

DPQJ-1: Cory Beaton Article 10 appeal — remand to staff

Wanted a resolution so Beaton could move forward without litigation.

rezone to LI on the entire property

PHQJ-2 — Capps motion: LI on 3.7 acres, keep M-1 on 104 acres

PHQJ-2 — Hobe Sound Business Park LLC rezoning to LI (B114-003)

Awarding zoning that permits data centers is inappropriate for the surrounding residential area.

Direction to prepare one-year moratorium on hyperscale data centers

to approve the agenda and consent agenda.

to approve staff's recommendation.

to direct staff to issue a building permit on the property.

to approve staff's recommendation.

to approve staff's recommendation.

to accept the 2nd recommendation.

Article 10 appeal — Cory Beaton building permit (DPQJ-1)

Satisfied with the county attorney's analysis that submerged lands cannot count toward lot size regardless of ownership.

tentative approval of Fire Rescue's FY 2026/2027 budget

tentative approval of the Sheriff's FY 2026/2027 budget

tentative approval of District 5 MSTU

tentative approval of Sheriff Non-Departmental's FY 2026/2027 budget

set the tentative millage rate for Countywide at 6.5614%

approve the agenda

tentative approval of State Judicial and State Agency's FY 2026/2027 budget

tentative approval of the Non-Departmental FY 2026/2027 budget

tentative approval of Parks and Recreation MSTU

tentative approval of Stormwater and Roads MSTU

tentative approval of the Clerk of the Circuit Court and Comptroller's FY 2026/2027 budget

tentative approval of District 1 MSTU

tentative approval of District 4 MSTU

tentative approval of the Property Appraiser's FY 2026/2027 budget

tentative approval of the Library's FY 2026/2027 budget

tentative approval of Utilities and Solid Waste's FY 2026/2027 budget

tentative approval of the Tax Collector's FY 2026/2027 budget

tentative approval of the FY 2026/2027 Capital Improvement Plan

tentative approval of the Commission MSTU FY 2026/2027 budget

tentative approval of District 3 MSTU

tentative approval of the Office of Community Development's FY 2026/2027 budget

tentative approval of Growth Management's FY 2026/2027 budget

tentative approval of Administration's FY 2026/2027 budget

tentative approval of the Airport's FY 2026/2027 budget

tentative approval of the County Attorney's FY 2026/2027 budget

tentative approval of the Supervisor of Election's FY 2026/2027 budget

tentative approval of Building's FY 2026/2027 budget

tentative approval of Fire Rescue MSTU

tentative approval of Special District A61 (Hutchinson Island) MSTU

tentative approval of the FY 2026/2027 Information Technology and Technology Investment Plan budget

tentative approval of General Services' FY 2026/2027 budget

tentative approval of Public Works' FY 2026/2027 budget

tentative approval of Parks and Recreation's FY 2026/2027 budget

tentative approval of District 2 MSTU

Quiet zones agenda item scheduling

Wants FRA expert present so the board can be unified and informed before deciding.