Commissioners approved increasing the county's solid-waste assessment from $1.16 to $1.40 after a public hearing in which residents alleged missing recycling and scrap-metal revenue and urged accountability at the county landfill.

Levy County's attorney told commissioners that several planning-commission additions — including a broader coastal zone definition and expanded species protection language — could be preempted by SB 180 and recommended caution.

After presentations from three bidders, the board voted to accept the Florida League of Cities proposal for Levy County property, casualty and workers comp coverage, citing a lower price and program features; competing vendor Public Risk Management urged caution over reduced coverages and potential runoff costs.

The sheriff presented a reduced FY2027 budget request after removing nine proposed positions (saving about $1.26M), citing rising inmate medical costs, competitive starting pay in neighboring counties, and several contract and grant revenue sources that offset ad valorem tax impact.

Officials described a proposed FY2027 budget of about $202.9 million that staff say balances without a general-fund transfer to the landfill fund, reduces reliance on reserves versus FY2026, and shifts spending toward capital projects including roads and parks.

After hours of staff briefings and public comment, the Levy County Board of County Commissioners reached a consensus to submit the county's existing comprehensive plan to the state and defer most new policy changes until the fate of Senate Bill 180 is clear.

County economic development staff asked the board to approve submitting three nominated Opportunity Zone tracts to the governor; the board approved the nomination letter and members and the public discussed map clarity, zoning limits, and potential conservation conflicts.

County grants staff said the Suwannee Sound/Cedar Key Oyster Rocks restoration project is nearing FWC and FDACS review; the board approved Subcontract Amendment #1 with SWCA Environmental Consultants and authorized the county manager to execute related documents.

The board ratified two extensions of the burn-ban emergency declaration, approved purchases for extrication equipment ($25,761.15) and a Stryker power-load system ($29,364.77), and authorized a grant-funded 2026 Chevy Tahoe ($56,860) for community paramedics.

Levy County Fire Chief Harrell told commissioners the Cow Creek fire burned about 2,364 acres and was ~65% contained; the board praised mutual aid and volunteers and agreed to form a workgroup with municipal chiefs to evaluate fire and EMS services countywide.

Commissioners signaled consensus to have staff draft an ordinance to modify the land-use table (including a 15,000-square-foot threshold noted in the table) and to review parking requirements after members said current rules may be more restrictive than neighboring counties.

Levy County commissioners approved an interlocal agreement to back the City of Williston's grant application to the Florida Department of Transportation small counties outreach program to pave about 4,900 linear feet of Airport Road; commissioners moved the item to approve and the motion passed.

The Levy County Board of County Commissioners approved a final fiscal-year budget amendment required under state law, adopted the annual Baker Act transport plan and approved several operational items including a roof funding amendment, a pickup truck purchase, a Verizon Connect telematics agreement and a $338,568.50 expenditure authorization.

Levy County reports increased kindergarten readiness scores due to effective pre kindergarten interventions.