UNION LAKE BUTLER WORTHINGTONS SPRINGS RAIFORD PALESTINE PROVIDENCE Cocntyy Union County Board of County Commissioners 15 Northeast 1" Street, Lake Butler, FL. 32054 Phone: 386-496-4241 Fax: 386-496-4810 AGENDA REGULARI MEETING MAY19, 2025 6:001 P.M. NOTE: Ifany person decides to appeal any decision made with respect to any matter considered. at this meeting or hearing, he or she will need a record for the proceedings and may need to ensure that a verbatim record is made 1. Meeting Called to Order. Chairman Dobbs 2. Invocation and Pledge.. Commissioner Jackson 3. Public Comments 4. Approval of Consent Agenda Finance Report Minutes: Budget Amendment 5. Discussion of County/City Property. Kim Hayes, City Manager 6. Consideration of Restrictive Covenants, Union County Courthouse Restoration Grant.. Jimmy Williams 7. Consideration of 911 Grant for Annual Maintenance Agreements $91,460.43. Jimmy Williams 8. Consideration of 911 Grant for New 911 System $182,160.23. Jimmy Williams 9. Consideration of Resolution 2025-04, Joint Resolution with Town of Worthington Springs Authorizing an Interlocal Agreement for Mosquito Spraying Services. Jimmy Williams 10. Report from County Coordinator, Jimmy Williams and Reports from Department Heads Lamar Griffis, Solid Waste Director Chris Griffis, Road Department Director Priti McNutt, Public Library Director Toby Witt, EMS Director Jim DeValerio, Extension Office Director Toby Witt, Volunteer Fire Chief 11. Report Kellie Hendricks Rhoades, Clerk of Courts and Comptroller. Clerk Rhoades 12. Report from Russell A. Wade III, County Attorney. Attorney Wade 13. Report from County Commissioners Donna Jackson, District 1 Channing Dobbs, District 2 Melissa McNeal, District 3 Mac Johns, District 4 Willie Croft, District 5 14. Adjournment BOARD MEMBERS: DONNA TACKSON, District 1 - CHANNING DOBBS, District2 MELISSA MCNEAL, District 3 . MAC JOHNS, District 4 *WILLIECROFT, District 5 KELLIEHENDRICI KS RHOADES ClekafCaw/Cmpbailer RUSSELL WADE County Attorney NWI1SIS 2 € - 2 2 W MAIN.ST SW.1ST ST a - 5 a - N 17 134 201 268 335 402 460 536 603 670 ft Union County Property Appraiser Bruce D. Dukes Lake Butler, Florida] 386-496-3431 PARCEL: 0.0520-13-04-01100 (1037) 04 IVACANT COMMERCIAL (1000) 0.241 AC NOTES: Union County, FL LOT1 11, BLOCK 4, ORIGINAL TOWN OF LAKEI BUTLER/ AS PERI PB 1,P9 CITY OF LAKE BUTLER 2025 Working Values Owner:200 SW 1ST STREET Mkt Lnd $15,750 Appraised $16,439 LAKE BUTLER, FL32054 Ag Lnd SO Assessed $16,439 Site: 102 W MAIN ST, LAKE BUTLER Bldg $0 Exempt $16,439 Sales 10/12/2022 $50,000 I(U) XFOB $689 3/1/2016 $99,300 I(U) Total county:SO city:so Info 3/19/2014 $100 '(U) Just $16,439 Taxable school:sO other:SO Thei informationg presentede ont this website was derived from data which was compiled by the Union County) Property Appraiser solely for: thes governmental purpose of properry: assessment. Thisi information shouldr not ben clied upon by anyones as determination of thec owmership of propery or market valuc. The GIS Mapi imagcis is notas surveya and shalln nor be usedi ina Tide Scarch or any official capaciry. No warranties, expressed or implied, arey provided fort thea accuracy of the dan! hercin, its use. ori its interpretation. This wehsite was last updared: 4/24/2025 and mayr no: reficct the data currendy onf filea atour office. GrizzlyLogic.com) SMIST ST Gt SI TER le 3 SW SW 2ND ST I 1S7, WAY 2 5 - 67 134 201 268 335 402 469 536 803 670 ft Union County Property Appraiser Bruce D. Dukes Lake Butler, Florida] 386-496-3431 PARCEL: 30.0520-41-006-0010-0 (1937) 03 ICOUNTY (8600)1 0.945AC NOTES: ALL OF BLK685 9E EXC S40F FT ALSOALLL LANDS INA ALLEY DIVIDING LOTS1 123&4 AND5 567 &8BLK9ALLOF Union County, FL CHURCHAVELYG: S OF JONES STE EXC S4 401 FT THERE UNION COUNTY FARMERS MARKET 2025 Working Values Owner: 151 NE 1STSTREET LAKE BUTLER, FL32054 Mkt Lnd $41,200 Appraised $42,262 Site: FARMERS MARKET, LAKE BUTLER Ag Lnd SO Assessed $42,262 Sales 12/24/2003 SO I(Q) Bldg $O Exempt $42,262 Info 9/20/1984 $12,000 (U) XFOB $1,062 county:so 3/1/1979 $30.000 I(U) Just 542,262 Total city:so Taxable other:SO school:sO Their ber relicd information upon by presentede anyones asa on determination thiss websires wasd of derivedf thec ownership from datav of which was compiled! by thel Unien County Properry Appraiser solely fort theg governmental implied, are provided for the accuracy of the dau) hercin, its use, ori properry its interpretation. or: markct Thiss vaiue. websites The GIS Mapir imageisn nots surveya and shall not bex usedinal Tide purposes Searche or of any property official assessment. capacity. No Thisi informations shouldr not was last updated: 4/24/2025: and may not reflect the data currently on filea at our office. warranties, cxpressed or GrizzlyLogic.com) RESTRICTIVE COVENANTS Project Name: Union County Courthouse Restoration Grant Number: 25.h.sc.100.054 THESE COVENANTS are entered into this ? day of April, 2025, by Union County, Florida, hereinafter referred to as the Owner, shall be effective for a period of 10 years from the date of recordation in the Office of the Clerk ofthe Circuit Court of Union County, Florida. WHEREAS, the Owner is the fee simple titleholder oft the Property located at 55 W. Main Street, Lake Butler, Union County, Florida, as described in Exhibit A, attached to and made aj part hereof and WHEREAS, the Owner is to receive State Historic Preservation Grant assistance funds administered by the State of Florida, Department ofState, Division ofHistorical Resources, R.A. Gray Building, 500 South Bronough Street, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-0250, hereinafter referred to as the Department, in the amount of $374,996.00, to be used for the preservation of the Property of the Owner as described in Exhibit A, and WHEREAS, said State funds have been or will be expended for the purpose of preserving the historic qualities of the property or contributing to the historic character of the district in which the is located, Property Now THEREFORE, as part of the consideration for the State grant, and in accordance with section 287.05805, Florida Statutes, the Owner hereby makes and declares the following restrictive covenants which shall run with the title to said Property and be binding on the Owner and, ifa any, its heirs, successors in title, legal representatives and assigns, for a period stated in the preamble above: 1. The Owner grants to the Department a security interest in the Property in the amount active for the period stated in the preamble above. of$374,996.00, 2. The Owner agrees to maintain the property in accordance with good preservation practices and the Secretaryofthe Interior's Standards for Rehabilitation. 3. The Owner agrees that no modifications will be made to the Property, other than routine repairs and maintenance and new internments in historic cemeteries that have no impact on historic features, without advance review and approval ofthe plans and specifications by the Department's Division of Historical Resources. 4. The Owner agrees that every effort will be made to design any modifications to the Property in a manner consistent with the Secretary oft the Interior's Standards for Rehabilitation. 5. The Owner agrees that the Department, its agents and its designees shall have the right to the Property at all reasonable times in order to ascertain whether the conditions of the Grant inspect Award Agreement and these covenants are being observed. 6. The Owner agrees to record these covenants with the Office oft the Clerk ofthe Circuit Court ofUnion County, Florida prior to the release of the first installment of grant funds, and shall pay any and all expenses associated with their filing and recording. 7. The Owner agrees that these restrictions shall encumber the property for a period of 10 from the date of recordation, and that ifa a restriction is violated within the 10-year period, the years shall be entitled to liquidated damages pursuant to the following schedule: Department a. Amortization Schedule for projects involving improvements to Real Property: If the violation occurs within the first ten (10) years of the effective date of these covenants, the Department shall be entitled to return oft the entire grant amount. Ifthe violation occurs after the first ten (10). years, the Department shall be entitled to return ofthe entire grant amount, less 10% for each year past the first ten (10). Restrictive Covenants (Form DHR008). Effective 07/2024 Rule IA-39.001-.Florida. Administrative Code b. Amortization Schedule for Acquisition projects: Ifthe violation occurs within the first ten (10) years ofthe effective date ofthese covenants, the Department shall be entitled to return of the entire grant amount. Ifthe violation occurs after the first ten (10) years, the Department: shall be entitled to return of the entire grant amount, less 5% for each year past the first ten (10). 8. Ifthe Owner violates any part of these Restrictive Covenants, then the Owner will be in default and the Department shall have the right to exercise the following rights: a. The Department shall have the right to declare the liquidated damages described in paragraph 7, plus interest at the statutory rate from the time ofthe Owner receipt of the grant funds, and attorneys' fees and other expenses incurred by the Department in the enforcement ofthese Restrictive Covenants, to be immediately due and payable without notice or demand on the Owner, which notice or demand are hereby expressly waived by the Owner, and upon the making ofany such declaration, the entire amount shall become immediately due and payable; b. The Department may enforce its security interest in the Property to collect the entire amount described in paragraph 8a. through foreclosure proceedings or any other manner allowed by law; C. In the event of any litigation between the parties under these Restrictive Covenants, the prevailing party shall be entitled to reasonable attorneys', paralegals' and para- professionals' fees and court costs at all trial and appellate levels; d. All cash proceeds received by the Department in respect of any sale of, collection from, or other realization upon all or any part oft the Property and all payments made in respect of the Property and received by the Department may, in the discretion of the Department, be held by the Department as collateral for the security interest plus interest, costs and fees, or may be applied (after payment to the Department of the reasonable expenses, including attorneys' fees and legal expenses, incurred by the Department in retaking, foreclosing, collecting, selling, or disposing of the Property) at any time in whole or part by the Department against all or any part of the Obligations in such order as the Department shall elect. Any surplus ofsuch payments held by the Department and remaining after payment in full of all ofthe Obligations shall be paid over to the Owner or to whomsoever may be lawfully entitled to receive such surplus. The Owner shall remain liable for any obligations remaining unpaid. 9. The Department acknowledges and agrees that any. liens or lien rights it may have or it may be entitled to in property owned by the Owner are and shall be subordinate to the lien rights of and all lienholders whose liens were recorded before this document's date ofrecordation. any circumstance shall the Department's liens or lien rights be subordinated to Under no than those whose liens were recorded before this document's any lienholders other date of recordation. 10. The Owner agrees that the Department shall incur no tax liability as a result of these restrictive covenants. Restrictive Covenants (Form DHR008), Effective 07/2024 Rule A-39.001- Florida Administrative Code IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Owner has read these Restrictive Covenants and has hereto affixed their signature. WITNESSES: Witness Signature OWNER Signature Witness Name Typed/Printed Owner Name and Title Typed/Printed Witness Address Owner Address City State Zip City State Zip Witness Signature Witness Name Typed/Printed Witness Address City State Zip The State of Florida County of The foregoing instrument was acknowledged before me by means of - physical presence or LJ online notarization, this day of by as (Name) (Type of Authority, e.g, Officer) for. (Name of Corporation/Partnerahp) Personally Known OR Produced Identification Type ofIdentification Produced Notary Public Signature - State of Florida Print, Type, or Stamp Commissioned Name of Public Notary [SEAL] Restrictive Covenants (Form DHR008), Effective 07/2024 Rule IA-39.001-.Florida. Admimistrative Code RESOLUTION NO. 2025-04 (Union County) / 2025- (Worthington Springs) A. JOINT RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF UNION COUNTY, FLORIDA, AND THE TOWN COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF WORTHINGTON SPRINGS, FLORIDA, AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF AN INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT FOR MOSQUITO SPRAYING SERVICES WHEREAS, the Board of County Commissioners ofUnion County, Florida ("County"), and the Town Council of the Town of Worthington Springs, Florida ("Town"), are authorized under the Florida Interlocal Cooperation Act of1969, Section 163.01, Florida Statutes, to enter into interlocal agreements for the performance of services for their mutual benefit; and WHEREAS, the County operates a mosquito control program with certified personnel, equipment, and resources to conduct mosquito spraying services to protect public health; and WHEREAS, the Town seeks to enhance mosquito control within its jurisdiction by utilizing the County's mosquito spraying services, with a regular spraying route estimated to take approximately four (4) hours per event and the option to request specific area spraying as necessary; and WHEREAS, the Town agrees to compensate the County for the costs ofthe certified driver, equipment use, and chemicals associated with the mosquito spraying services; and WHEREAS, both the County and the Town find that this interlocal agreement promotes efficient use of resources, enhances public health, and serves the best interests oftheir respective communities; and WHEREAS, the County and the Town desire to formalize their agreement through this resolution and the attached interlocal agreement, to be filed with the Clerk ofthe Circuit Court as required by Section 163.01(11), Florida Statutes. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of County Commissioners ofUnion County, Florida, and the Town Council of the Town of Worthington Springs, Florida, as follows: SECTION 1. AUTHORITY. This resolution is adopted pursuant to Section 163.01, Florida Statutes, and the respective of the County and the Town as local government entities. powers SECTION 2. APPROVAL OF INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT. The interlocal agreement for mosquito spraying services, attached hereto as Exhibit A and incorporated by reference, is hereby approved. The agreement provides for the County to include the Town in its regular mosquito spraying schedule and to perform specific area spraying request, with the Town compensating the County for the certified driver, equipment, and upon chemicals. SECTION 3-AUTHORIZATION TO EXECUTE. The Chair of the Board ofCounty Commissioners ofUnion County, or their designee, and the Mayor oft the Town of Worthington Springs, or their designee, are hereby authorized to execute the interlocal agreement on behalf oft their respective governing bodies, subject to any necessary legal review. SECTION 4. FILING WITH CLERK. Upon execution, the interlocal agreement shall be filed with the Clerk of the Circuit Court for Union County, as required by Section 163.01(11), Florida Statutes. SECTION 5. EFFECTIVE DATE. This resolution and the interlocal agreement shall take effect immediately upon adoption by both the Board of County Commissioners ofUnion County and the Town Council of the Town of Worthington Springs. ADOPTED this 19th day ofl May, 2025, by the Board of County Commissioners ofUnion County, Florida, and the Town Council of the Town of Worthington Springs, Florida, in duly called meetings. SIGNATURES UNION COUNTY BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS By: Name: Channing Dobbs Title: Chair Date: May 19, 2025 TOWN OF WORTHINGTON SPRINGS TOWN COUNCIL By: Name: Joan Douglas Title: Mayor Date: ATTEST (Union County): By: Name: Kellie Hendricks Rhoades Title: Clerk to the Board ATTEST (Worthington Springs): By: Name: Patricia Harrell Title: Town Clerk EXHIBIT A: INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT FOR MOSQUITO SPRAYING SERVICES INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT BETWEEN UNION COUNTY, FLORIDA, AND THE TOWN OF WORTHINGTON SPRINGS, FLORIDA, FOR MOSQUITO SPRAYING SERVICES THIS INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT ("Agreement' t") is made and entered into this day of 2025, by and between UNION COUNTY, FLORIDA, a political subdivision ofthe State ofFlorida, acting through its Board of County Commissioners ("County"), whose address is 55 West Main Street, Lake Butler, FL 32054, and the TOWN OF WORTHINGTON SPRINGS, FLORIDA, a municipal corporation of the State of Florida, acting through its Town Council ("Town"), whose address is 11933 SW 36th Drive; Worthington Springs, Florida 32697, collectively referred to as the "Parties." RECITALS WHEREAS, the Parties are authorized under Section 163.01, Florida Statutes, to enter into interlocal agreements for mutual benefit; WHEREAS, the County operates a mosquito control program with certified personnel and equipment; WHEREAS, the Town desires to utilize the County's mosquito spraying services for regular and as-needed spraying within its jurisdiction; WHEREAS, the Town agrees to pay for the certified driver, equipment, and chemicals used in these services; NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual covenants and promises herein, the Parties agree as follows: 1. PURPOSE The purpose of this Agreement is to provide mosquito spraying services by the County to the Town, enhancing public health by controlling mosquito populations within the Town's jurisdiction. 2. SCOPE OF SERVICES a. Regular Spraying: The County shall include the Town in its regular mosquito spraying schedule, with each spraying event estimated to take approximately four (4) hours to complete the Town's S designated route. b. Specific Area Spraying: The Town may request additional spraying for specific areas within its jurisdiction by contacting the County's designated representative. The County shall accommodate such requests within a reasonable timeframe, subject to weather and resource availability. C. Performance Standards: All spraying services shall be performed by a certified driver in compliance with applicable laws, including regulations of the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services. 3. COMPENSATION The Town shall pay the County $3,500.00 per year for the first year, with the payment due within 30 days of the execution hereof. Upon renewal of the agreement, this amount may change on an annual basis, subject to material and labor cost. The County will give notice to the city of any rate change in advance of the renewal date. 4. TERMAND TERMINATION a. Term: This Agreement shall commence immediately upon adoption by both the Board of County Commissioners ofUnion County and the Town Council of the Town of Worthington Springs, and continue for an initial term of one (1) year, unless terminated earlier as provided herein. The Agreement shall automatically renew on an annual basis for additional terms of one year, unless 30 days written notice is given ofintent to not renew by either party. b. Termination: Either Party may terminate this Agreement with thirty (30) days' written notice to the other Party. Upon termination, the annual fee shall be prorated and the remaining funds, if any, shall be refunded. 5. COMPLIANCE WITH LAWS The County shall perform all services in compliance with applicable federal, state, and local laws, including pesticide regulations enforced by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services. 6. INDEMNIFICATION Each Party shall indemnify and hold harmless the other Party, its officers, employees, and agents, from any claims, damages, or liabilities arising from the indemnifying Party's actions or omissions under this Agreement, to the extent permitted by law. 7. NOTICES All notices required under this Agreement shall be in writing and delivered by certified mail, hand delivery, or email to: County: Union County Board of County Commissioners, Attn: County Coordinator, 15 NE 1st St., Lake Butler, FL: 32054; uyodhainowp-lens Town: Town of Worthington Springs, Attn: Town Clerk; 11933 SW 36th Drive; Worthington Springs, Florida 32697; h-dgsyeee 8. DISPUTE RESOLUTION The Parties shall attempt to resolve any disputes arising under this Agreement through good-faith negotiation. If unresolved, the Parties may pursue mediation before resorting to legal action. 9. GOVERNING LAW This Agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Florida. 10. ENTIRE AGREEMENT This Agreement constitutes the entire understanding between the Parties and supersedes all prior agreements or understandings. Any amendments must be in writing and signed by both Parties. 11. FILING Upon execution, this Agreement shall be filed with the Clerk of the Circuit Court for Union County, as required by Section 163.01(11), Florida Statutes. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Parties have caused this Interlocal Agreement to be executed by their duly authorized representatives as of the date first written above. UNION COUNTY BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS By: Name: Channing Dobbs Title: Chair Date: TOWN OF WORTHINGTON SPRINGS TOWN COUNCIL By: Name: Joan Douglas Title: Mayor Date: ATTEST (Union County): By: Name: Kellie Hendricks Rhoades Title: Clerk to the Board ATTEST (Worthington Springs): By: Name: Patricia Harrell Title: Town Clerk UNION COUNTY SOLID WASTE MONTHLY REPORT PRIVATE PRISON TONAGE FOR CHARGE FOR SALE OF SURPLUS MONTHLY MONTH RENTALS CONTRACTS UNION COUNTY COUNTY AND SCRAP METAL TOTAL 10/01/24 $3,710.04 $3,605.00 294.3 $12,494.20 $20,103.54 11/01/24 $1,751.28 $2,830.00 245.15 $10,774.28 $2,176.35 12/01/24 $2,381.92 $3,030.00 318.62 $14,020.80 $2,518.60 $17,777.06 $22,269.94 01/01/25 $1,724.00 $3,835.00 312.81 $13,763.64 $2,261.00 $21,896.45 02/01/25 $2,654.92 $2,975.00 297.82 $12,882.32 $1,541.20 $20,351.26 03/01/25 $3,548.44 $5,530.00 353.34 $15,312.88 $2,729.55 04/01/25 $5,226.56 $5,300.00 335.93 $14,442.12 $2,610.20 $27,474.21 $27,914.81 05/01/25 06/01/25 $0.00 07/01/25 $0.00 08/01/25 $0.00 09/01/25 $0.00 YTD $20,997.16 $27,105.00 2157.97 $93,690.24 $13,836.90 $157,787.27 $0.00 UNION COUNTY ANIMAL CONTROL MONTHLY REPORTS 04/01/2025 - TOTAL INTAKES FOR THE MONTH LIVE INTAKES CANINE FELINE TOTAL STRAY/AT LARGE 9 0 9 RELINQUISHED BY OWNER 1 0 1 OWNER INTENDED EUTHANASIA 1 0 1 TRANSFERRED IN FORM AGENCY 0 0 J OTHER INTAKES 4 0 4 TOTAL LIVE INTAKES 15 0 15 OUTCOMES ADOPTION 6 0 6 RETURN TO OWNER 5 0 5 TRANSFERRED TO ANOTHER AGENCY 1 0 1 RETURN TO FIELD 0 0 0 OTHER LIVE OUTCOME 0 0 0 SUBTOTAL LIVE OUTCOMES 12 0 12 DIED IN CARE 0 0 0 LOST IN CARE 0 0 0 SHELTER EUTHANASIA 0 0 ) OWNER INTENTED EUTHANASIA 1 0 1 SUBTOTAL OUTCOMES 1 0 1 TOTAL OUTCOMES 13 0 13 MONTHLY MONIES COLLECTED $300.00 - df 5 - - a e e I - e oz; a a x a M z > 3 E € - < 8 - I € - 8 8 B a 8 8 8 s 8 B 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 E 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 E - - a C e E e a - 8 0 2 2 a 3 I I o z3o o M G a > a 3 € 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 5 De ROAD DEPT April 2025 MONTHLY WORK SUMMARY DISTRICT 3 Picked up paper and trash throughout district Mowed and weeded throughout district Patched and repaired pot holes in roads for district Graded roads in district DISTRICT 4 Picked up paper and trash throughout district Mowed and weeded throughout district Patched and repaired pot holes in roads for district Graded roads in district DISTRICT 5 Picked up paper and trash throughout district Mowed and weeded throughout district Patched and repaired pot holes in roads for district Graded roads in district DISTRICT 1 Picked up paper and trash throughout district Mowed and weeded throughout district Patched and repaired pot holes in roads for district Graded roads in district DISTRICT 2 Picked up paper and trash throughout district Mowed and weeded throughout district Patched and repaired pot holes in roads for district Graded roads in district Union County Public Library 250 SE 5th Avenue Lake Butler, FL 32054 Phone 386-496-3432 Library Director Report = April 2025 Apr 1 & 22 - Tennille hosted the "Planting with T" program, sharing her passion for plants. We also celebrated our 3rd Annual Senior Social picnic, bringing everyone together for food, fun, and prizes. Sa Apr 2, 3, 9, 10, 16, 17, 23, 24, & 30 Renee presented storytime programs with lots of song and dance! : Apr 3 & 17 - Renee led engaging After School programs where kids got creative with slime-making and explored the art of pendulum painting. Additionally, we welcomed visitors from the Red Cross, accompanied by their penguin mascot, who shared a valuable lesson on hurricane safety preparedness. Apr 7- - I attended UC Department Head meeting. Apr 7-12 - The Library celebrated National Library Week with goodies and snacks provided for customers. Apr 8 - Sadie led an adult program where participants crafted charming wooden Easter bunnies. Apr 11 - Tennille met with the JFOL teen volunteers at UCHS Club Day. Apr 14 - The Friends of the Library held their quarterly meeting at the library. Apr 18-20 - The library was closed for Good Friday and Easter weekend. Apr 21 - I attended the UC Department Head meeting and the regular UCBCC board meeting. Apr 25 - Tennille and I attended the annual Technology Conference in Jacksonville. ce.Res UC PUBLIC LIBRARY FY25 Apr-25 ATTENDANCE 2128 REGISTRATION 8236 E-BOOKS 415 CIRCULATION 2879 COMPUTER USE 442 REFERENCE 1140 NUMBER OF MATERIALS 40,936 DAYS OPEN 24 PROGRAMS CHILD ON-SITE 9/224 CHILD OFF-SITE AFTER SCHOOL 2/34 YA ON-SITE YA OFF-SITE 1/8 ADULT OFF-SITE ADULT ON-SITE 3/44 VOLUNTEER HOURS 40 AVE. ATTEND PER DAY 120 AVE. CIRC PER DAY 137 DEPARTMENT OF EMERGENCY SERVICES P. O. BOX 266 PHONE (386) 496-3839 LAKE BUTLER, FL 32054 FAX (386) 496-2158 TOBY DIRECTOR WITT Total Call Report for April 2025 Total 911 Calls: 206 Total Transports: 139 Total Non-Transports: 67 Total DOC Calls: 25 Total LBH Calls: 22 Average Calls Per Day: 7 Total Times UCEMS Requested Mutual Aid: 4 Total Times UCEMS was Requested for Mutual Aid: 3 Total Fire Call Report for April 2025 Traffic Crash -6 Misc Fire = 1 Brush Fire - 2 General Illness - 1 Fire Alarm - 1 Fire Smoke Invest - 1 Garbage Fire - 1 Lift Assist = 1 Injuries - 4 UF/IFAS EXTENSION & UNION COUNTY WORKING TOGETHER MAY 2025 Commisioner's Report Aprill Highlights Fourteen 4-H clubs held their monthly meetings with 168 members in attendance. On April 5th, Union 4-H hosted District V 4-H Events at the Union County Extension Office with 29 participants completing from Alachua, Union, Bradford, Baker, and Columbia counties. The junior, intermediate, and senior livestock judging teams competed at the Clay County Fair on April 10. The senior livestock judging team competed at the state contest in Gainesville on April 12. The Union County 4-H held their first Coop to Kitchen workshop where youth purchased and grew meat chickens for 8 weeks. Then, they butchered the chickens together at the extension office on April 19, 2025. The agent taught financial literacy to UCHS for 58 high school students. The Ag agent taught on drip irrigation and sap testing for fertilizer needs dtermination at the Promised Land Family Day with 145 attending. The Ag Agent continued to work with three farmers focusing on fine tuning irrigation and fertilization applications. Additionally the agent assisted clients with addressing palm diseases, pond health and forage establishment. The Ag/Extension auditorium was used on 14 occasions in April: 9 4-H events, the FL Angus Association Show, a UCLA meeting, Snakes in the Landscape and Beekeepers classes, and a DOC meeting. APRIL 2025 CONTACTS 4-H SECRETARY AG/HORT ADMIN TOTALS Event Calendar Office Visits 23 82 18 1 124 Phone/Texts 132 27 56 1 216 Union County Beekeepers, Union County Emails 768 14 46 13 841 Extension 5/20 7 PM Field & Farm Consultations (26) 39 7 46 Homeowner Horticulture: Lawns, UCE Educational Program 122 157 279 5/27, Noon to 1PM and 6to 7F PM Social Media Post Reach 2,851 398 3,249 Watermelon Variety Trial, Dukes Family TOTAL 3,896 123 714 22 4,755 Farm, Union County June 11, 8:30 to 1 Educational Works Created 11 2 13 PM Education Programs Held 15 3 18 Meetings Attended' 2 2 2 6 IFAS Extension UF UNION UNIVERSITYAFIORIDA Equal Opportunity Institutions