BCC - Regular Board Meeting - 4th Tuesday: julio de 2026
Lake County
Agenda 7.28.26
[4215 County Road 561] Approval to execute an Estoppel Letter regarding a Lease Agreement between Lake County and Southridge Shoppes (US), Inc., for the Sheriff's location. No fiscal impact stated. [case Q2026-00042] Approval to award RFQ Q2026-00042 to RMS Orlando, Inc. for the Building 320 Reroofing Project. Fiscal impact of $231,500 is within the Fiscal Year 2026 Budget. Located in Commission District 3. Approval of an Interlocal Agreement with the Town of Montverde for Lake County to perform fire and life safety inspections and establish shared costs for water infrastructure improvements for the new construction of Fire Station #85. Total estimated fiscal impact is $197,095.02 ($87,047.51 County expenditure and $110,047.51 Town reimbursement). Approval of a Purchase Agreement for property with Wolf Branch LLC for the Round Lake Road Extension Project, a Pond Drainage Easement Agreement, and a budget transfer of $830,000. Estimated fiscal impact is $2,749,000 ($2,735,000 purchase price plus $14,000 closing costs), with $1,374,500 grant funded and $1,374,500 county match. Located in Commission District 4. [Northbound CR 437 at Sorrento Avenue; case Q2026-00109] Approval to award RFQ Q2026-00109 to Estep Construction, Inc. to resurface and add right and left turn lanes on northbound CR 437 at Sorrento Avenue. Fiscal impact is $157,359.83 (expenditure) within the Fiscal Year 2026 Budget. Located in Commission District 4.
- Board:
- BCC - Regular Board Meeting - 4th Tuesday
- Date:
- 2026-07-28
- Type:
- Agenda
- Decision:
- Recommend approval
- Address:
- 4215 County Road 561
- Applicant:
- Southridge Shoppes (US), Inc.
Agenda Packet 7.28.26
[4215 County Road 561, Tavares] Approval of an Estoppel Letter regarding a Lease Agreement between Lake County and Southridge Shoppes (US), Inc. for the Sheriff's office. No fiscal impact. Approval to declare listed items as surplus, authorize their removal from fixed asset records, and authorize the Office of Procurement Services Director to execute supporting documentation. Fiscal impact for revenue cannot be determined. Approval of a Liability Claim Settlement for a motor vehicle accident that occurred on June 23, 2024. Fiscal impact is $100,000. Approval of Urban County Cooperation Agreements for the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program between Lake County and the City of Umatilla and the Town of Astatula for Fiscal Years 2027, 2028, and 2029. No fiscal impact. Approval to accept the Florida Commission for the Transportation Disadvantaged Trip and Equipment Grant Agreement for Fiscal Year 2026-2027; adopt Unanticipated Revenue Resolution (URR) to accept and appropriate $212,787 for the CTD Trip and Equipment Grant; and approve a budget transfer of $23,643 from Transit Reserves for Operations to Contractual Services. Total fiscal impact is $1,050,769 ($945,693 grant funded, $105,076 county match). [case FL 2026-031] Approval to accept the Federal Transit Administration’s Capital Grant Award Number FL 2026-031 for $2,248,842; adopt Unanticipated Revenue Resolution (URR) to accept and appropriate $2,206,095 for the Federal Transit Administration’s Capital Grant; and procure three replacement fixed route buses under the Jacksonville Transportation Authority’s RFP P-23-030, a contract between Jacksonville Transportation Authority and Gillig, LLC. Fiscal impact is $2,248,842 (100 percent grant funded). [Building 320; case Q2026-00042] Approval to award RFQ Q2026-00042 to RMS Orlando, Inc. for the Building 320 Reroofing Project. Fiscal impact of $231,500 is within the Fiscal Year 2026 Budget. Commission District 3. [Fire Station #85] Approval of an Interlocal Agreement with the Town of Montverde for Lake County to perform fire and life safety inspections and establish shared costs for water infrastructure improvements for the new construction of Fire Station #85. Total estimated fiscal impact is $197,095.02 ($87,047.51 County expenditure, $110,047.51 Town reimbursement). Approval of a Purchase Agreement for property with Wolf Branch LLC for the Round Lake Road Extension Project, a Pond Drainage Easement Agreement, and authorization for the County Manager and Chairman to execute necessary documents. Includes a budget transfer of $830,000. Estimated fiscal impact is $2,749,000 ($1,374,500 grant funded, $1,374,500 county match). Commission District 4. [Northbound CR 437 at Sorrento Avenue; case Q2026-00109] Approval to award RFQ Q2026-00109 to Estep Construction, Inc. to resurface and add right and left turn lanes on northbound CR 437 at Sorrento Avenue. Fiscal impact is $157,359.83 (expenditure) within the Fiscal Year 2026 Budget. Commission District 4. [north of CR 466A and west of Micro Racetrack Road] The Board approved sending a letter of opposition to the City of Fruitland Park regarding the Vita Serena Development. This development is proposed for 95.3 acres north of CR 466A and west of Micro Racetrack Road. The current Lake County zoning is Agriculture, and the proposed City zoning is PUD. The current Lake County FLU is Rural, and the proposed City FLU is Multi-Family Low Density. The development proposes a single-family residential subdivision with 344 units at a density of 3.61 units per net acre, developed in three phases. A previous annexation request for the same parcel was denied by the City of Fruitland Park with a proposed density of 4.3 units per acre. The developer made changes to decrease density for this new request. Commissioners expressed concerns about Micro Racetrack Road and transportation issues, referencing a PD&E study. The letter of opposition will address issues remaining about taking rural land off the County FLU map and transportation issues. The Board approved the second amendment to the Joint Planning Agreement (JPA) between the City of Groveland and Lake County. The JPA was initially approved in May 2025, with a provision for a road transfer agreement within six months, or the agreement would become null and void. The Board extended this time previously, and staff are still working on the agreement. The current request is for an additional six-month extension to December 31, 2026, for the overall JPA. Discussions have involved road transfers and maintenance, with the County offering funding for improvements on two specific roads. There were no public comments. [case Ordinance 2026-22] The Board approved Ordinance 2026-22, which repeals Chapter 6.5 of the Lake County Code (Cable Communications) and amends Section 18-3 of the Lake County Code (Right-of-Way Utilization Permit). This repeal is tied to the HOA affidavit ordinance. There were no public comments. [case Ordinance 2026-23] The Board approved Ordinance 2026-23, which amends Section 14.14.02 of the Lake County Code, Appendix E, Land Development, entitled Zoning Permits. The amendment requires the submission of an affidavit confirming compliance with mandatory HOA or other restrictive covenants with each zoning permit application. Commissioners noted the importance of this ordinance for addressing issues between County permitting and HOAs. There were no public comments. [case Ordinance 2026-21] The Board approved Ordinance 2026-21, creating Section 2-6 of the Lake County Code, entitled Bill of Rights Sanctuary County. The ordinance aims to protect individual rights and provide clarity for local officials, particularly the Sheriff, in upholding constitutional rights. There was extensive public comment, with most speakers in favor, citing concerns about government overreach, particularly during the COVID-19 pandemic, and emphasizing the importance of local government acting as a buffer. Some speakers advocated for the strongest version of the ordinance. One resident expressed opposition, raising concerns about potential conflicts with Federal law, the supremacy clause, and the County overstepping its authority. The Board discussed various versions of the ordinance, including the Collier County model and an 'enhanced' version, and ultimately approved the advertised version with suggested modifications, including changing the title to 'Bill of Rights Protection County' and ensuring the Bill of Rights was listed. The Board decided to readvertise to consider other versions, such as the Collier County or enhanced versions, due to legal concerns and the need for further discussion. The Board approved an ordinance repealing Article VIII, Chapter 3 of the Lake County Code, entitled Pain Management Clinics. This action was taken to update or remove outdated and obsolete sections governed by Florida law. The Board approved the appointment of Ms. Stephanie Winheim to the Lake-Sumter Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) Community Advisory Committee. There were two vacancies and one application prior to this appointment. The Board appointed Ms. Colleen Wallace to the WellFlorida Council as a Lake County Provider. There were three applications for one vacant position. The Board approved the original ordinance with language changes, including removing the term 'sanctuary,' leaving in the actual text of the Bill of Rights, adding 'protect the rights of law-abiding citizens' in subsection C, adding the phrase 'as an American citizen' to the definition, and calling it the Bill of Rights Protection Ordinance. Commr. Morris voted no. [Britt Road] The Board discussed the Britt Road bid, which went out on the current day, with responses expected from contractors. Work would begin after a decision was made. [Donnelly Street] The City of Mount Dora was scheduled to have a ribbon cutting on the Donnelly Street project in the current week. This conflicted with the County's budget workshop. This document details budget presentations and discussions for various Lake County offices, including Parks and Trails, Mosquito Management, Fairgrounds and Event Center, Building Services, Code Enforcement, and Economic Development. It covers proposed FY 2027 budgets, operational accomplishments, efficiencies, challenges, and future plans. Specific discussions included park acreage, mosquito control methods, fairground improvements, building permit processes, code enforcement strategies, and economic development initiatives like business attraction, retention, and workforce development. There were also discussions regarding transit services, including fixed routes, paratransit, funding sources, and technology upgrades. A significant portion of the document focuses on budget proposals and justifications for the upcoming fiscal year. Lake County Board of County Commissioners meeting on May 26, 2026, included discussions on economic development, planning and zoning, animal services, probation, emergency management, public safety support, and fire rescue. Key points included budget proposals for FY 2027, operational efficiencies, and responses to various county needs. No specific development projects with addresses, sizes, or zoning changes were detailed in this portion of the record. [4215 County Road 561, Tavares, Florida] Lake County Board of County Commissioners meeting on July 28, 2026, approved a Tenant Estoppel for a lease agreement for Sheriff's office space. The lease is with Southridge Shoppes (US), Inc., for commercial space at 4215 County Road 561, Tavares, Florida. The lease commenced on February 1, 2025, and the monthly base rent is $15,246.88 plus CAM charges of $6,346.47. The total conditioned space is approximately 17,000 sq. ft. plus an additional 153 sq. ft. at no cost. The landlord is refinancing and requested the estoppel letter. [case ITEM ID: 43029] Lake County Board of County Commissioners is declaring surplus fixed assets for disposal. The assets include various electronic devices, printers, copiers, servers, UPS units, and vehicles from multiple county departments. The disposal methods may include sale, donation, or scrapping. This action is part of the county's asset management process. [US Hwy 441 in Mount Dora; case ITEM ID: 43067] Lake County Board of County Commissioners is approving a Liability Claim Settlement for a motor vehicle accident that occurred on June 23, 2024. The settlement resolves a case where a resident was injured by a Fire Rescue Ambulance on US Hwy 441 in Mount Dora. The settlement amount is $100,000. [case ITEM ID: 43028] Lake County is entering into Urban County Cooperation Agreements with the City of Umatilla and the Town of Astatula for the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program for Fiscal Years 2027, 2028, and 2029. These agreements are necessary for Lake County to continue receiving CDBG funds from HUD. Other municipalities also participate or have renewed agreements. [case ITEM ID: 43032] Lake County Board of County Commissioners is approving the acceptance of the Florida Commission for the Transportation Disadvantaged (CTD) Trip and Equipment Grant Agreement for Fiscal Year 2026-2027. This involves adopting an Unanticipated Revenue Resolution to appropriate $212,787 and a budget transfer of $23,643 from Transit Reserves for Operations to Contractual Services. The total grant is $1,050,769 ($945,693 grant-funded, $105,076 county match). The grant will provide approximately 28,019 transportation (paratransit) trips. [315 West Main Street, Tavares, Florida, 32778-7800; case CONTRACT NO. G3S92] Lake County Board of County Commissioners received a Trip & Equipment Grant Agreement for 2026-2027 from the Commission for the Transportation Disadvantaged. The grant is for purchasing passenger trips and capital equipment to provide transportation for eligible transportation-disadvantaged individuals. The total project cost is $1,050,769.00, with $945,691.00 from state funds and $105,076.00 as a local cash match. Capital equipment is listed as 'None'. The agreement period is from July 1, 2026, to June 30, 2027. The grant requires compliance with various Florida Statutes and federal regulations regarding procurement, non-discrimination, and public records. [case RESOLUTION NO. 2026 - _________] Lake County Board of County Commissioners is amending the Transit Fund to receive $212,787 in unanticipated revenue for Fiscal Year 2025-2026 from the Florida Commission for the Transportation Disadvantaged FY 2026-2027 CTD Trip and Equipment Grant. This revenue will be appropriated for disbursement. [case Grant Award FL 2026-031] Lake County Board of County Commissioners is accepting a Federal Transit Administration (FTA) Capital Grant Award Number FL 2026-031 for $2,248,842. This grant will be used to procure three replacement fixed route buses under the Jacksonville Transportation Authority’s RFP P-23-030, a contract between Jacksonville Transportation Authority and Gillig, LLC, and for bus stop improvements. The grant is 100 percent funded by the FTA, with no local cash match required. The county is adopting an Unanticipated Revenue Resolution (URR) to accept and appropriate $2,206,095 for the grant. [320 W. Main St, Tavares, FL; case RFQ Q2026-00042] Lake County Board of County Commissioners is awarding RFQ Q2026-00042 to RMS Orlando, Inc. for the Building 320 Reroofing Project. The project involves the removal of the existing roof at 320 W. Main St, Tavares, FL, and the installation of a new thermoplastic polyolefin (TPO) roof. The contract amount is $212,500 plus a $19,000 contingency, totaling $231,500. This project is within the Fiscal Year 2026 Budget. [case ITB 25-905] Lake County Board of County Commissioners is awarding Contracts 25-905A-C for On-Call Roofing Repair Services to Advanced Roofing, Inc., High Level Roofing, LLC, and RMS Orlando, Inc. These contracts provide for preventative maintenance, inspections, and roof repair and replacement services on an as-needed basis. The estimated annual fiscal impact is $200,000, within the Fiscal Year 2026 Budget. These contracts replace expiring contracts 19-0906A-C. [North of Wolf Branch Road between Timberlake Drive to the west and Scenic Hills Drive to the east, within unincorporated Lake County.] Lake County is acquiring property from Wolf Branch LLC for the Round Lake Road Extension Project. The project involves extending and widening Round Lake Road from the Lake/Orange County Line to Wolf Branch Road, and then on a new alignment north of Wolf Branch Road to north of State Road (SR) 44, a total length of approximately five miles. The proposed improvements include two 12-foot travel lanes (with potential to widen to four lanes), bike lanes, a raised median, curb and gutter, sidewalks, and a multi-use trail. Roundabouts are planned at Sullivan Ranch Boulevard, Wolf Branch Road, Scenic Hills Drive, and another location between Wolf Branch Road and SR 44. The acquisition involves multiple right-of-way (ROW) tracts, grading easements, grading and drainage easements, and a stormwater retention pond. The total acreage for the acquisition is 25.5548 acres in fee simple, plus additional acreage for easements. The purchase price is $2,735,000, with a total project cost of $2,749,000, funded by a federal grant and a county match. The project is identified in the Lake-Sumter Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) List of Priority projects and is included in the Lake County Transportation Construction Program. [Fire Station #85, located within the Town of Montverde.; case Item ID: 43047] Lake County and the Town of Montverde are entering into an Interlocal Agreement for fire and life safety inspections and shared costs for water infrastructure improvements related to the new construction of Fire Station #85. Lake County's Office of Building Services will provide inspection services. The agreement also addresses shared costs for upsizing a water main from 8 inches to 12 inches and extending it by 20 feet, totaling approximately 635 linear feet. The total estimated fiscal impact is $197,095.02, with the County expending $87,047.51 and the Town reimbursing $110,047.51. [Round Lake Road-Wolf Branch Road to SR 44; case NRD19018] Wolf Branch, LLC is granting a perpetual easement to Lake County for a stormwater pond. The easement area is described in Exhibit A. The agreement allows for the construction, access, operation, and maintenance of stormwater pond facilities. Wolf Branch, LLC retains the right to use the easement area and potentially relocate the pond, provided equivalent stormwater storage is maintained and county approval is obtained. The agreement specifies conditions for pond relocation, including plan submittals, permit acquisition, and cost responsibility. Lake County will release portions of the easement area no longer needed after relocation. The agreement was made on a day in 2026, with Wolf Branch, LLC as the Grantor and Lake County, Florida as the Grantee. The case number is NRD19018. [CR 437 at Sorrento Avenue; case RFQ Q2026-00109] Lake County is awarding a contract to Estep Construction, Inc. to resurface and add right and left turn lanes on northbound CR 437 at Sorrento Avenue. The project was requested by the Mount Plymouth–Sorrento Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA). The estimated cost is $157,359.83, to be funded initially through Sales Tax, with potential CRA funding to be considered. The contract award is for RFQ Q2026-00109. [case ITEM ID: 42997] Lake County is preparing its Fiscal Year 2027 Recommended Budget and will hold public hearings to adopt TRIM rates. The first public hearing is scheduled for September 8, 2026, and the second for September 22, 2026. The document outlines the county's mission, goals, and objectives, including facilitating a strong economy and maintaining a high-quality transportation network. This document outlines Lake County's mission, goals, and objectives, focusing on enhancing quality of life, promoting quality development, and providing exceptional customer service. It details budget allocations and expenditures across various county funds, including General Fund, Special Revenue Funds, Debt Service Funds, Enterprise Funds, Capital Project Funds, and Internal Service Funds for fiscal years 2025-2027. The document also includes information on estimated fund balances and reserves. A significant portion discusses proposed legislation (Senate Bill 484) and county actions regarding data centers, including a presentation on data centers and a potential moratorium. The legislation aims to ensure large-load customers, such as data centers, bear their full cost of service and do not shift costs to residential or small business customers. It also addresses water-permitting standards for data centers, requiring the use of reclaimed water when feasible. The document details specific financial figures for revenues and expenditures across different departments and funds, providing a comprehensive overview of the county's financial planning and operational priorities. [Unincorporated areas of Citrus County, Florida; case Ordinance No. 2026-____] Citrus County, Florida, has established a temporary moratorium on the acceptance, review, processing, or approval of applications for data centers, data center facilities, and data center utilities within its unincorporated areas. This moratorium is intended to allow the county time to study the potential impacts of such facilities on groundwater, water supply, wastewater treatment, electrical grid capacity, land use, and environmental considerations, and to develop appropriate zoning regulations and development standards. The moratorium is for a period of twelve (12) months or until new ordinances are adopted, whichever occurs first. The county attorney directed staff to prepare this ordinance on May 12, 2026. [Unincorporated areas of Nassau County, Florida; case Ordinance Number 2026-044] Nassau County, Florida, has imposed a temporary moratorium on the acceptance, review, or approval of applications for development permits, development orders, rezoning, or site plans related to data center facilities within its unincorporated areas. This action is to allow the county time to study the potential impacts of these facilities on groundwater, water supply, wastewater treatment, electrical grid capacity, land use, and environmental considerations, and to develop appropriate land use regulations. The moratorium is for a period of up to one (1) year or until new ordinances are adopted, whichever occurs first. The Board directed the County Attorney to prepare this ordinance on April 13, 2026. [Lake County, Florida; case Ordinance No. 2026-___] Lake County, Florida, is adopting an ordinance to create Section 3.03.00 of the Land Development Regulations, titled 'Certified Recovery Residences,' and to amend related sections concerning definitions and permitted/conditional uses. This is in response to Senate Bill 954 (2025), which requires local governments to provide procedures for the review and approval of certified recovery residences and to allow for reasonable accommodations from land use regulations that might prohibit them. The ordinance defines certified recovery residences and includes them as permitted or conditional uses in specified zoning districts, establishing a process for requesting reasonable accommodations. The Board of County Commissioners approved the revised proposed ordinance for advertising on June 9, 2026, and held the first public hearing on July 14, 2026. The second public hearing was scheduled for July 28, 2026. [case 2026-___] Ordinance amending Section 9.01.06 of the Lake County Code, Appendix E, Land Development Regulations, to establish a minimum landscape buffer width of twenty-five (25) feet for properties developing along public roadways. This amendment excludes lots of record developing with a single-family residence. The ordinance aims to enhance public safety by improving sight distances and access for emergency vehicles, reduce congestion, and facilitate onsite stormwater infiltration and tree preservation. The Planning and Zoning Board unanimously approved the ordinance. The Home Builders Association of Lake-Sumter was provided a copy of the revised ordinance. The ordinance is effective as provided by law. [case 2026-___] Ordinance establishing standards for Certified Recovery Residences. It identifies permitted zoning districts and outlines a process for seeking reasonable accommodations from land use regulations. The ordinance is intended to accommodate individuals who may need access to facilities and buildings they previously could not use. Concerns were raised about the potential application of section 3.03.02 F, specifically regarding undue burden and the definition of 'reasonable amount of time'. The ordinance is effective as provided by law.
- Board:
- BCC - Regular Board Meeting - 4th Tuesday
- Date:
- 2026-07-28
- Type:
- Agenda_packet
- Decision:
- Recommend approval
- Address:
- 4215 County Road 561, Tavares
- Applicant:
- Southridge Shoppes (US), Inc.
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