05.26.2026 Clermont City Council Meeting Agenda Packet

City Council Meeting · 2026-05-26 · agenda_packet

The City Council meeting agenda for May 26, 2026, includes several items for consideration. Key items include a bid award for autobody repairs to Tropical Ford, Inc., purchase approval for AXON AI ASSIST at $151,322.58, a contract for legal services with Stag Liuzza and DSK for PFAS litigation, and the purchase of property located behind 793 W. Montrose Street. The meeting also features an ordinance introduction to increase code enforcement fines. The consent agenda includes approval of meeting minutes, a resolution for emergency declaration authority for the Mayor, an agreement for the School Resource Officer (SRO) program with Imagine Charter School for $73,906, an agreement with the Lake County School Board for the SRO Program, and a term contract for autobody repair services. New business includes an ordinance introduction to increase code enforcement fines. The May 12, 2026, meeting minutes are also included for approval. A variance request for a swimming pool installation at 168 E. Lakeshore Dr. was discussed, with a decision made to approve the pool location in the front yard subject to an engineering report for exceeding the 55 percent impervious surface ratio and including landscaping measures. A utility agreement for water and sewer services was approved for the Islamic Center of Clermont, Inc. at 15020 Johns Lake Road for a site expansion including a new 4,800 sq ft worship hall. Design approval for the Bishop Field replacement project, estimated at $2.5 million, was deferred to a workshop with a directive for staff to coordinate with community members on a design. Public comment during the May 12 meeting included concerns about transparency and public records requests, information about a sustainable teaching farm, and requests for stronger enforcement of no parking signage. A resident advocated for community support of a veterans memorial project. The agenda also includes proclamations for ALS Awareness Month and the General Election details. The May 12 meeting approved consent agenda items 2-7 and 9-11, and item 1. Item 12, City Manager Evaluation Criteria, was approved with amendments. Item 13, variance request for 168 E. Lakeshore Dr., was approved with conditions. Item 14, utility agreement for Islamic Center of Clermont, Inc., was approved. Item 15, Bishop Field Design Approval, was directed to a community-driven design process and grant seeking. The City Attorney reported on ordinances being prepared and explained the exemption of surveillance footage from public records requests. Public comment at the May 26 agenda preview was not stated.