Madison County Operations in Response to COVID-19
In response to COVID-19 (Coronavirus), County Departments are making operational changes as needed to ensure the health and safety of our citizens and our employees. Please keep in mind we are also making these changes in an effort to follow the Federal and State directives. We sincerely apologize for any inconvenience these changes may cause. Please remember this is a temporary situation.
Administration Department:
The Madison County Board of County Commissioners passed a resolution on March 18, 2020, to declare a Local State of Emergency. This is in response to the Federal and State declarations and allows the County to request outside resources if needed. No cases of the virus have been reported in Madison County at this time. The Board also asked staff to make arrangements for the public to attend the next County Commission meeting virtually, through the GoToMeeting platform to keep room attendance below 10 people at any given time. Staff is also assisting the Emergency Management Department as needed so please do not come to the Administrative office in person unless necessary. Please contact us by email at admin@madisoncountyfl.com or by calling (850) 973-3179.
Building Department:
The Building Department will be closed for face-to-face communications until further notice. The phones will be answered and permits will be processed as normal, but without personal interaction. A box will be placed just inside the door where permit applications can be dropped off for processing. At this time, we will not be handling any cash. Payment can be made by check or credit cards. We are asking that any questions or permit reviews be completed over the phone, so please keep a copy of the documents your submitted. Applications and questions can also be submitted via email at the contacts listed below.
Permit Administrator – Debra Green (850) 973-6785 bldgadmin@madisoncountyfl.com
Inspector – Tony Sessions (850) 464-8452 inspector@madisoncountyfl.com
Building Official – Rick Anderson (850) 464-7009 bldgofficial@madisoncountyfl.com
Code Enforcement:
The Code Enforcement Department will suspend operations until further notice so they can assist Emergency Management and the Madison County Health Department. If you need assistance regarding a letter you may have recently received, the Madison County Tax Collector’s Office can assist you with purchasing your mobile home sticker(s).
Agricultural Extension:
The Extension Office, which includes 4H and other programs, will be closed until April 30, 2020 according to the University of Florida. Staff will be assisting Emergency Management with phone calls and other operations as needed.
Emergency Management:
Emergency Management is currently at a level 2 activation as approved by the Board of County Commissioners. They have been working nonstop since March 9, 2002 with the Madison County Health Department and other state agencies to keep the citizens updated on COVID-19. They have also been work with long term care providers in the county and hospital to ensure we are taking all the steps we can to protect our older population. Please monitor their Facebook site and the Board of County Commissioner’s Facebook site for the most up to date information.
Fire Rescue:
The Fire Rescue Department will continue its operations as normal. Staff are working closely with the Emergency Management Department and the Health Departments to stay up-to-date with COVID-19. Staff will respond to calls and emergencies as usual through the 911 system.
Mosquito/Animal Control:
The Mosquito and Animal Control Departments will continue their operations as normal. If you need any assistance contact Jamie Willoughby at (850) 464-8458.
Planning & Zoning:
The Planning & Zoning Office will be closed until further notice as staff will be relocated to assist the Emergency Management Department. Applications for development permits can still be emailed for processing and payments can be made by check, or with a debit/credit card over the phone. Staff will work on permits as time allows. You can email application to planner@madisoncountyfl.com.
Road and Bridge:
The Road and Bridge Department will continue operations as usual. We are requesting minimal customer interaction, so please call the office at (850) 973-2156 if you have any questions, concerns, or need permits for driveways. You can also reach us by email.
Louise mcrdlouise@madisoncountyfl.com
Debbie mcrddebbie@madisoncountyfl.com
Solid Waste and Recycling:
The Solid Waste and Recycling Department will continue operations as usual for the most part. All collection centers will be following their normal business hours. The only change is that all recyclable materials will need to be placed in compactors because we do not have inmates to sort the materials. We are requesting minimal customer interaction at the office, so if you have any questions/concerns please call the office at (850) 973-2611 or email Clay Blair at swcoord@madisoncountyfl.com.
Recreation:
The Recreation Department will be closed until further notice. In particular the Cherry Lake Beach and Boat Ramp, the Madison County Recreation Park, and the Agricultural Center will be closed to public use. All other small county parks are limited to gatherings of no more than 10 people.
