Board of County Commissioners

Board of County Commissioners Regular Meeting · 2026-05-26 · agenda_packet

[110 N. Apopka Avenue, Room 100, Inverness, FL 34450] Citrus County Board of County Commissioners meeting on May 26, 2026. The agenda includes proclamations, consent items, regular business, and public hearings. Specific items include a proclamation for Women's Veterans Day, a proclamation for Men's Health Month, recognition of Withlacoochee River Electric Cooperative, and awards for the Interactive Growth Model and the 'A Natural Advantage' website. Consent items cover contract monitoring for CoreCivic, modifications to intergovernmental agreements, financial reports, funding applications for transportation, amendments to purchase orders for fire rescue, agreements for human resources and community services, budget transfers and resolutions, public works asset deletion, hangar lease acknowledgments, waste disposal account agreements, and water/wastewater project amendments and lien releases. Regular business includes bids for mowing services, meal programs, a chemical identifier, fire and EMS apparatus, asphalt, and restoration projects, as well as amendments to contracts for roadway maintenance, asphalt, and striping. Other regular business involves wastewater treatment facility upgrades, technology products, tax roll extension, a community contribution tax credit resolution, septic to sewer projects, utility agreements, easements, and a lease agreement for the Historic Citrus County Courthouse. A public hearing is scheduled for a temporary moratorium on data centers. Several upcoming meetings and workshops are also listed. Proclamation to recognize June 12, 2026, as Women Veterans Day in Citrus County, Florida, commemorating the anniversary of the Women Armed Services Integration Act and honoring women's service in the U.S. Armed Forces. Proclamation to recognize the month of June 2026 as Men's Health Month in Citrus County, Florida, to educate on preventive health screenings, early detection, and healthy lifestyles for men and boys. Recognition of Withlacoochee River Electric Cooperative for their sponsorship of the annual Employee Appreciation BBQ, highlighting their community partnership and support. Citrus County received the Tampa Bay Regional Planning Council's 32nd Annual Future of the Regions Award for Innovation and Technology for its Interactive Growth Model. Citrus County Economic Development received the 2026 Innovation in Marketing Award from the Florida Economic Development Council (FEDC) for its 'A Natural Advantage' website. Concurrence with a non-performance assessment for CoreCivic's contract monitoring for April 2026, based on tiered staffing levels, resulting in a $11,500.00 charge. Approval and authorization for the Chairman to execute Modification of Intergovernmental Agreement #29. Acceptance of county warrants outlined in attached check registers. Acknowledgement of receipt of the 4th Quarter Investment Report (October 1, 2025 - December 31, 2025) and the 1st Quarter Investment Report (January 1, 2026 - March 31, 2026). Adoption and authorization for the Chairman or 1st Vice Chairman to execute a new Resolution for the application and acceptance of State of Florida Department of Transportation SFY2025 Section 5311 funding of $452,988, with a required county match of $452,988 covered by FDOT State Block Grant funding. [case PO121] Approval and authorization for the Chairman to execute Amendment 101 to the CORE Purchase Order Agreement (PO121) with Lutheran Services Florida, Inc. (LSF Health Systems) for Citrus County Fire Rescue. [case PO121] Approval and authorization for the Chairman to execute Amendment 101 to the Non-Qualified County (NQC) Funds Purchase Order Agreement 2 (PO121) with Lutheran Services Florida, Inc. for Citrus County Fire Rescue. Approval and authorization for the Chairman to execute a Co-Op and Internship Agreement with the College of Central Florida. Approval of budget transfers for various departments including Management and Budget, Visitors & Convention Bureau, Inverness Airport, Crystal River Airport, Communication Services, Animal Services, Fire Rescue, Emergency Medical Services, and Solid Waste Management for fiscal year 2025-2026. Adoption and authorization for the Chairman to execute a resolution amending/adopting the Alzheimer's Disease Initiative (ADI) and the State Housing Initiatives Partnership (SHIP) grant budgets for fiscal year 2025-2026. [case F232AL0042-01] Approval for the deletion of Asset #56666 from the Solid Waste Division due to total loss on October 28, 2025. Acknowledgment of an executed Addendum to Box Hangar Lease (O’Hanrahan & Dupont) and one Renewal (Serra). [Citrus County Central Landfill] Approval and authorization for the Chairman to execute a monthly Waste Disposal Account Agreement with Bentley Waste Service LLC, DBA Hook Company, for disposal fees up to $42,000.00 at the Citrus County Central Landfill, and acceptance of Nationwide Mutual Insurance Company Bond No. 7901239479. Also, approval for the termination of the existing agreement dated March 11, 2025. [Citrus County Central Landfill] Approval and authorization for the Chairman to execute a monthly Waste Disposal Account Agreement with Flash Trash LLC, for disposal fees up to $70,000.00 at the Citrus County Central Landfill, and acceptance of Platte River Insurance Company Bond No. PR2751895. Also, approval for the termination of the existing agreement dated June 10, 2025. Approval for the termination of the Waste Disposal Account Agreement with Waterside Environmental Care dated August 6, 2024, and authorization for staff to process documentation and refund the security deposit of $3,000.00 plus $302.40 in accrued interest. Approval and authorization for changes to Administrative Regulation AR:16.06-1 Password Policy. [Cambridge Greens; case LP09019] Approval and authorization for the Chairman to execute Amendment #5 to Agreement LP09019 - Cambridge Greens Septic to Sewer Project, between the Florida Department of Environmental Protection and Citrus County, Florida. Approval and authorization for the Chairman to execute a Connection Charge Installment Lien Agreement for Deborah & Gary Grill, and authorization for the Clerk to record it in the Public Records of Citrus County, Florida. Approval and authorization for the Chairman to execute a Release and Satisfaction of Lien for water and wastewater utility services against property owned by Eiman Vardi, and authorization for the Clerk to record it in the Public Records of Citrus County, Florida. Approval and authorization for the Chairman to execute a Release and Satisfaction of Lien for water and wastewater utility services against property owned by John B Arnold, and authorization for the Clerk to record it in the Public Records of Citrus County, Florida. Approval and authorization for the Chairman to execute a Release and Satisfaction of Lien for water and wastewater utility services against property owned by Christen Brock, and authorization for the Clerk to record it in the Public Records of Citrus County, Florida. Approval and authorization for the Chairman to execute a Release and Satisfaction of Lien for water and wastewater utility services against property owned by David Freda, and authorization for the Clerk to record it in the Public Records of Citrus County, Florida. Approval and authorization for the Chairman to execute a Release and Satisfaction of Lien for water and wastewater utility services against property owned by Zachary White, and authorization for the Clerk to record it in the Public Records of Citrus County, Florida. Approval and authorization for the Chairman to execute a Release and Satisfaction of Lien for water and wastewater utility services against property owned by BT2R Investments LLC, and authorization for the Clerk to record it in the Public Records of Citrus County, Florida. [Cedar Lakes Estates; case PB 23-043] Approval and authorization for the Chairman to approve the Release of Retainage for the Cedar Lakes Estates Water Assessment Project PB# 23-043 to Miller Pipeline, Inc. [County-Owned cemeteries and Clerk of Court Annex property; case QTE 26-012] Approval and authorization for the Chairman to execute an Agreement between Citrus County, Florida, and Simply Amazing Property Maintenance LLC to provide mowing, edging, trimming, weeding, and clean-up of debris for County-Owned cemeteries and the Clerk of Court Annex property at a cost of $20,250.00 per 25 visits, with alternate pricing for Minor Pruning ($100) and Hedging ($50) per visit. [case RFP 24-078] Approval and authorization for the Chairman to execute Amendment No. 3 to the Agreement between Citrus County, Florida, and G.A. Food Services of Pinellas County, LLC, to add Section 25.0 Inspector General to the Agreement, with no additional cost. [Four (4) Citrus County Libraries; case QTE 26-081] Approval and authorization for the Chairman to execute an Agreement between Citrus County, Florida, and Simply Amazing Property Maintenance LLC to provide mowing, edging, trimming, weeding, and clean-up of debris for the four (4) Citrus County Libraries at a total annual cost of $12,000.00, including 25 cuts per location and alternate pricing for Minor Pruning ($50) and Hedging ($50) per visit. [case ITB 26-069] Approval and authorization for the Chairman to execute an Agreement between Citrus County, Florida, and 908 Devices Inc., for the purchase of one (1) MX908, Mass Spectrometer, Chemical Identifier, at a cost of $83,709.47. [case PB 26-128] Approval and authorization for the Chairman to execute Equipment Proposals with Ten-8 Fire & Safety, LLC for the purchase of a new fire engine ($825,500) and two (2) new ambulances ($724,802) to replace aging frontline apparatus. Includes approval of a related budget resolution. [Median/Curbed Roadways; case ITB 22-030] Approval and authorization for the Chairman to execute Amendment No. 5 to the Agreement between Citrus County, Florida, and Gamco Properties III, Inc., for Contract Mowing and Trimming of Median/Curbed Roadways with Litter Pickup. This amendment adds four (4) additional trimmings and amends the fee schedule with an annual increase of $4,620.00. [case ITB 23-050] Approval and authorization for the Chairman to execute Amendment No. 3 to the Agreement between Citrus County, Florida, and Central Materials Company, Inc., to exercise the third option to renew the Agreement for Asphalt Concrete Mix Type SP-9.5 and Type -12.5 also Liquid Emulsified Asphalt Grades SS-1 and AE-90 or Comparable for an additional one (1) year term, extending the duration to June 19, 2027. Modifications to compliance and equal employment opportunity sections are included, with no cost increase. [Kings Bay; case SGS 26-121] Approval and authorization for the Chairman to execute the Agreement between Citrus County, Florida, and Save Crystal River, Inc., to continue providing Mechanical Maintenance Services and to provide Planted Submerged Aquatic Vegetation for the Save Crystal River - Kings Bay Restoration Project FY27. Funding of $315,000 is included in the FY 26/27 budget. [case RFP 24-096] Approval and authorization for the Chairman to execute Amendment No. 2 to the Agreement between Citrus County, Florida, and Redevelopment Management Associates, LLC, extending the duration of the Agreement to July 8, 2027. [case RFP 24-096] Approval and authorization for the Chairman to execute Amendment No. 2 to the Agreement between Citrus County, Florida, and The Urban Group, Inc., extending the duration of the Agreement to July 8, 2027. [case ITB 23-058] Approval and authorization for the Chairman to execute Amendment No. 3 to the Agreement between Citrus County, Florida, and Superior Asphalt, Inc., to renew the Agreement for Asphaltic Concrete for Surface Leveling Courses Including Sand Seal Coat for an additional one (1) year term, extending the duration to July 10, 2027. Modifications to compliance and equal employment opportunity sections are included, with no additional cost. [Roadways; case ITB 22-064] Approval and authorization for the Chairman to execute Amendment No. 4 to the Agreement between Citrus County, Florida, and Superior Asphalt, Inc., to renew the Agreement for Roadway Striping Thermoplastic/Traffic Paint and Related Work for an additional one (1) year term, extending the duration to June 27, 2027. Modifications to compliance and equal employment opportunity sections are included. [Brentwood Wastewater Treatment Facility; case ITB 24-011] Approval and authorization for the Chairman to execute Amendment No. 3 to the Agreement between Citrus County, Florida, and L7 Construction, Inc., for the Brentwood Wastewater Treatment Facility Upgrades Project. This amendment ratifies the action to issue an Amended Notice to Proceed, extending substantial completion to June 1, 2026, and final completion to July 1, 2026. Modifications to compliance and equal employment opportunity sections are included, with no additional cost. [case PB 24-223] Approval and authorization for the Chairman to execute Amendment No. 1 to the Agreement between Citrus County, Florida, and Carahsoft Technology Corp, to implement planning department and fire department plans review for Phase II, at an additional cost of $66,241.28. Includes approval of a related budget transfer. Approval of a request from Janice A Warren, Citrus County Tax Collector, to extend the tax roll pursuant to section 197.323, Florida Statutes. Approval and authorization for the Chairman to execute a resolution certifying that projects are consistent with local plans and regulations for the Key Training Community Contribution Tax Credit Program. [Homosassa; case CG-05D56525-0] Acknowledgement of receipt and acceptance of the Agreement for the Homosassa Phase V Septic to Sewer Federal Community Grant CG-05D56525-0. [Lecanto Preserve] Approval and authorization for the Chairman to execute an Amendment to the Water and/or Wastewater Developer’s Agreement for Lecanto Preserve, LLC – Phase 1, and authorization for the Clerk to stamp and record the agreement in the Public Records of Citrus County, Florida. [Proposed Cedar Lake Estates Watermain Extension Assessment Area; case DVR 2026-006] Approval and authorization for the Chairman to execute the Permanent Reassignment of Development Rights Agreement for residential properties within the Proposed Cedar Lake Estates Watermain Extension Assessment Area for Vicki Lynn Watson, DVR 2026-006. Authorization for the Clerk to attest and record in Public Records. Approval and authorization for the Chairman to acknowledge receipt of the transfer of water connection fee credits from SAT Sr. Limited Partnership to Hampton Hills, LLC credit pool. Approval and authorization for the Clerk to stamp and record the agreement in the Public Records of Citrus County, Florida. Approval and authorization for the Chairman to execute the Corrective Perpetual Utility and Access Easement between Citrus County, Florida, and City of Inverness. Authorization for the Clerk to record the Easement in the Public Records of Citrus County, Florida. [One Courthouse Square, Inverness, Florida] Discussion and consideration of a request from The Citrus County Historical Society, Inc., to lease the Historic Citrus County Courthouse building at One Courthouse Square, Inverness, Florida, for five (5) calendar years beginning June 1, 2026, and ending May 31, 2031, for $1.00 per year, to provide community services. Approval and authorization for the Chairman to execute a Resolution and the Lease Agreement. Approval and authorization for the Chairman to execute the conflict waiver regarding SouthState Bank, N.A. [5456 S. Cherokee Way, Homosassa] Approval and authorization for the Chairman to direct staff to solicit appraisal services, title search, and closing services for the property at 5456 S. Cherokee Way, Homosassa, AK 1146577. [Lot 18, Block 309 less North 43 feet and South 16.92 feet Inverness Highlands West, Inverness] Approval to declare AK 1798388 Lot 18, Block 309 less North 43 feet and South 16.92 feet Inverness Highlands West, Inverness as surplus property. Approval of the Purchase and Sale agreement with Moon Lake Investments Inc. and authorization for the Chairman to execute the same. Authorization for staff to execute other closing documents and approve payment of related closing costs. Approval and authorization for Chairman to sign subsequent County Deed. Authorization for the Clerk to record the deed. Authorization for staff to deliver the deed. Approval and authorization for the Chairman to execute the Sales Tax Revenue Bonds, Series 2026, and the supplemental Resolution authorizing the issuance of the bonds. Also, authorization for the Commissioners to execute the Certificate as to Public Meeting and no conflict of interest. Presentation by the Citrus County Sheriff's Office regarding School Zone Speed Cameras. Acknowledgement of receipt of Citrus County’s Annual Comprehensive Financial Report and condensed Popular Annual Financial Report for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2025. Approval and authorization for the Chair and Clerk as the Chief Financial Officer to authorize the Financial Analyst to submit their signatures electronically on the Annual Financial Report. [14095 W. Ozello Trail, Crystal River] Public hearing to consider local historic designation for Ozello Civic Association Building at 14095 W. Ozello Trail, Crystal River, as recommended by the Historical Resources Advisory Board. If approved, direct the Chair and Clerk to execute the Resolution confirming local historic structure designation. [Unincorporated areas of Citrus County] Public Hearing on an Ordinance of Citrus County, Florida, establishing a temporary moratorium for the construction, or expansion of, and the issuance of building permits, development orders or the rezoning of property for data center facilities within the unincorporated areas of Citrus County. If approved, authorize the Chairman to execute the ordinance establishing the moratorium.