Final Agenda 051926
Regular Board of County Commissioners Meeting · 2026-05-19 · agenda
This document is an agenda for the Highlands County Board of County Commissioners meeting on May 19, 2026. It lists various administrative items, announcements of other board meetings, and several action items. Key business opportunities include an amendment for SEMCO ($222,440.40), an ITB for herbicides and fertilizers ($169,347), an agreement for Fire Rescue Station #23 ($3,000,000.00), and Phase 1 of two agreements with Synergy Sports Charlotte, LLC for sports complex expansion and an indoor multipurpose sports facility ($37,500 each). The agenda also includes a public hearing for Medfleet, LLC dba ATI Ambulance's application for Certificates of Public Convenience and Necessity and proposed amendments to land development regulations. No public comment or stakeholder sentiment is recorded in this agenda.
Agenda items
- 1) Failure to complete this
- 1) Invoice in accordance with
- 1. 26-012 Recommendation to Award
- 1. Amend 1 Agreemnt Highlands Co Sun 'n Lake of Seb Imp Dist
- Building & Industrial Supply
- Farming & Crops
- 1. Collaboration as a Strategic Advantage
- 1. Collaboration at Strategic Advantage
- 1. FM1256 - Highlands SPRING LAKE FIRE Agreement
- Government Authority
- Building & Industrial Supply
- General Contractor
- Construction (Other)
- Security & Fire Systems Installation
- Security Services
- Engineering & Architecture
- Legal Services
- Commercial & Business Insurance
- 1. Meeting Called to Order: Invitation to fill out "Comments by the Public" forms
- 1. Meeting Called to Order: Invitation to fill out "Comments by the Public" forms
- 1. PW Spec PT - PW Spec FT
- General Contractor
- Site Prep, Grading & Hardscape
- Concrete & Masonry
- Carpentry & Cabinetry
- Roofing
- Electrical
- Plumbing
- HVAC & Climate Control
- Building & Industrial Supply
- 1. Performance Requirements.
- 1. Project Description. The Department, through its Division of State Fire Marshal (Division), has the
- General Contractor
- Concrete & Masonry
- Electrical
- HVAC & Climate Control
- Plumbing
- Roofing
- Painting & Flooring
- Site Prep, Grading & Hardscape
- Building & Industrial Supply
- Engineering & Architecture
- Landscaping & Lawn Service
- 1. Tourism Presentation
- Business Consulting
- Marketing & Advertising
- General Contractor
- Site Prep, Grading & Hardscape
- Building & Industrial Supply
- Real Estate Development
- Landscaping & Lawn Service
- Government Authority
- 1. Water Reuse
- Utilities (Sub)
- Site Prep, Grading & Hardscape
- Engineering & Architecture
- Landscaping & Lawn Service
- Government Authority
- 10. Assignments, Subgrants, and Contracts.
- Legal Services
- Accounting & Tax
- Office & Business Support Services
- 11. MyFloridaMarketPlace. Disbursements under this Agreement are disbursements of State financial
- 12. Non-Discrimination. The Grantee shall not unlawfully discriminate against any individual employed
- 13. Duty of Continuing Disclosure of Legal Proceedings and Instances of Fraud.
- Legal Services
- 14. Nonexpendable Property.
- Accounting & Tax
- Business Consulting
- Office & Business Support Services
- 15. Additional Requirements Applicable to the Purchase of, or Improvements to, Real Property. If
- 16. Insurance.
- Commercial & Business Insurance
- 17. Intellectual Property Rights. Each party shall retain its intellectual property rights to its intellectual
- 18. Independent Contractor Status. It is mutually understood and agreed to that at all times during the
- Legal Services
- Business Consulting
- Office & Business Support Services
- 19. Electronic Funds Transfer. The Grantee agrees to enroll in Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT), offered
- 2) Failure to pass each required
- 2) The Grantee shall submit
- 2. Compliance with Laws, Rules, Regulations, and Policies.
- 2. Performance Period. The Performance Period of this Agreement begins on July 1, 2022, and ends
- 2. Technology & Visitor Connectivity
- IT Services & Cybersecurity
- Professional Web Services
- Marketing & Advertising
- Business Consulting
- Lighting & Low-Voltage Systems
- Building & Industrial Supply
- Office & Business Support Services
- 2. Technology & Visitor Connectivity Matter More
- 20. Entire Agreement. This Agreement consists of all documents listed in the order of precedence below,
- 21. Time is of the Essence. Time is of the essence regarding the performance requirements set forth in this
- 22. Termination.
- 23. Dispute Resolution. Unless otherwise stated in the SOW, the Department shall decide disputes
- 24. No Waiver of Consequences for Failure to Comply. The Department’s decision to waive any
- 25. Limitation of Liability. Unless otherwise specifically enumerated in this Agreement, no Party shall be
- 26. Indemnification.
- Legal Services
- 27. Force Majeure and Notice of Delay from Force Majeure. Neither Party shall be liable to the other
- Legal Services
- Office & Business Support Services
- 28. Severability. If any provision of this Agreement, in whole or in part, is held to be void or unenforceable
- 29. Survival. Any right or obligation of the Parties in the Agreement, which, by its express terms or nature
- 3. Agreement Term.
- 3. Events & Experiences as Economic Drivers
- 3. Events & Experiences as Economic Drivers
- 3. Grantee Responsibilities. In addition to completing the deliverable(s) identified in Section 5.,
- 30. Execution in Counterparts. The Agreement may be executed in counterparts, each of which will be
- 31. Contact Information for Grantee and Department Contacts.
- 32. Notices.
- 4. A Shift Toward Authentic, Small-Town
- 4. A Shift Toward Authentic, Small-Town Experiences
- Marketing & Advertising
- Business Consulting
- Real Estate Development
- General Contractor
- Landscaping & Lawn Service
- Building & Industrial Supply
- Event Planning & Rentals
- 4. Announcements
- Legal Services
- Engineering & Architecture
- Government Authority
- 4. Announcements
- 4. Department’s Responsibilities. The Department shall monitor the Grantee’s progress as it deems
- 4. Payment and Funding Considerations.
- Legal Services
- Accounting & Tax
- Building & Industrial Supply
- General Contractor
- Construction (Other)
- 5. Deliverables. The Grantee shall complete the following deliverable:
- General Contractor
- Carpentry & Cabinetry
- Concrete & Masonry
- Drywall & Insulation
- Electrical
- HVAC & Climate Control
- Painting & Flooring
- Plumbing
- Roofing
- Site Prep, Grading & Hardscape
- Building & Industrial Supply
- 5. Governing Laws of the State.
- Legal Services
- 5. Outdoor, Nature-Based &
- 5. Outdoor, Nature-Based & Wellness Travel
- 6. Drive-In Market & Short-Stay Travel Remain
- 6. Drive-Market and Short
- General Contractor
- Site Prep, Grading & Hardscape
- Engineering & Architecture
- Real Estate Development
- Building & Industrial Supply
- Title & Settlement Services
- 6. Mandatory Disclosure Requirements.
- Legal Services
- 6. Reconciliation Report. Pursuant to section 215.971, F.S., the Department’s Contract Manager must
- 7. Funding Requirements of Section 215.971(1), F.S.
- 7. Invoice Submittal and Payment Schedule. This is a cost reimbursement agreement. The State’s and
- 8. Return or Recoupment of Funds.
- 9. Audits and Records.
- Legal Services
- Accounting & Tax
- Office & Business Support Services
- A. County Attorney Status Report
- A. County Attorney Status Report
- A. Public Hearing to consider approval of Medfleet, LLC dba ATI Ambulance
- Home Health & Senior Care
- Legal Services
- Business Consulting
- Admin Services (Other)
- A. Public Hearing to consider approval of Medfleet, LLC dba ATI Ambulance
- Medical Practice
- Auto Repair & Service
- Building & Industrial Supply
- Legal Services
- Accounting & Tax
- Office & Business Support Services
- A. Request approval of Amendment # 1 with SEMCO ($222,440.40)
- A. Request approval of Amendment # 1 with SEMCO ($222,440.40)
- A. Request approval of Proclamation recognizing May 19-25, 2026, as "Water
- A. Request approval of Proclamation recognizing May 19-25, 2026, as "Water
- A. Request approval to waive the road closure permit fee for the Highlands
- A. Request approval to waive the road closure permit fee for the Highlands
- Event Planning & Rentals
- Admin Services (Other)
- A. Update on TDC guidance for capital project funding requests
- A. Update on TDC guidance for capital project funding requests
- B. Board payables from May 19, 2026, through June 1, 2026
- B. Board payables from May 19, 2026, through June 1, 2026
- B. County Administrator Status Report
- B. County Administrator Status Report
- B. Public Hearing to consider proposed amendments to the Highlands County
- Engineering & Architecture
- Real Estate Development
- B. Public Hearing to consider proposed amendments to the Highlands County
- Engineering & Architecture
- Legal Services
- B. Request authorization to begin Phase 1 of Agreement with Synergy Sports
- General Contractor
- Engineering & Architecture
- Building & Industrial Supply
- Real Estate Development
- Landscaping & Lawn Service
- B. Request authorization to begin Phase 1 of Agreement with Synergy Sports
- General Contractor
- Engineering & Architecture
- Building & Industrial Supply
- Real Estate Development
- Landscaping & Lawn Service
- B. Update from the Tourist Development Office
- B. Update from the Tourist Development Office
- C. Request approval to award ITB 26-012 Herbicides and Fertilizers ($169,347).
- Agriculture (Other)
- Building & Industrial Supply
- Landscaping & Lawn Service
- C. Request approval to award ITB 26-012 Herbicides and Fertilizers ($169,347).
- Building & Industrial Supply
- Nondurable Goods Wholesale
- Landscaping & Lawn Service
- C. Request authorization to begin Phase 1 of Agreement with Synergy Sports
- General Contractor
- Engineering & Architecture
- Business Consulting
- Building & Industrial Supply
- Real Estate Development
- C. Request authorization to begin Phase 1 of Agreement with Synergy Sports
- General Contractor
- Engineering & Architecture
- Building & Industrial Supply
- Real Estate Development
- Landscaping & Lawn Service
- Site Prep, Grading & Hardscape
- Concrete & Masonry
- Carpentry & Cabinetry
- Electrical
- HVAC & Climate Control
- Plumbing
- Roofing
- Painting & Flooring
- Drywall & Insulation
- Lighting & Low-Voltage Systems
- D. Request approval to change the position of Part-Time Public Works Specialist
- D. Request approval to change the position of Part-Time Public Works Specialist
- E. Request Approval of Department of Financial Services Agreement for Fire
- General Contractor
- Site Prep, Grading & Hardscape
- Concrete & Masonry
- Electrical
- Plumbing
- HVAC & Climate Control
- Roofing
- Drywall & Insulation
- Painting & Flooring
- Building & Industrial Supply
- Real Estate Development
- Engineering & Architecture
- E. Request Approval of Department of Financial Services Agreement for Fire
- General Contractor
- Concrete & Masonry
- Electrical
- HVAC & Climate Control
- Painting & Flooring
- Plumbing
- Roofing
- Site Prep, Grading & Hardscape
- Building & Industrial Supply
- Engineering & Architecture
- Landscaping & Lawn Service
- F. Request to approve eliminating two part-time CAC positions and creating one
- Legal Services
- Business Consulting
- Office & Business Support Services
- F. Request to approve eliminating two part-time CAC positions and creating one
- Accounting & Tax
- Business Consulting
- Professional Services (Other)
- Office & Business Support Services
- Other Services (Misc)
- G. Memorandum of Understanding between CareerSource Heartland and
- G. Memorandum of Understanding between CareerSource Heartland and
- H. Request to accept into the record the Court-Related and Other Miscellaneous
- H. Request to accept into the record the Court-Related and Other Miscellaneous
- I. Request approval to accept into the record the Court-Related and Other
- I. Request approval to accept into the record the Court-Related and Other
- J. Request approval to accept into the record the Court-Related and Other
- J. Request approval to accept into the record the Court-Related and Other
- K. Request approval of a letter of support for Florida Non-Profit Housing, Inc.'s
- General Contractor
- Site Prep, Grading & Hardscape
- Concrete & Masonry
- Carpentry & Cabinetry
- Electrical
- Plumbing
- HVAC & Climate Control
- Roofing
- Painting & Flooring
- Drywall & Insulation
- Building & Industrial Supply
- Real Estate Development
- Engineering & Architecture
- Landscaping & Lawn Service
- K. Request approval of a letter of support for Florida Non-Profit Housing, Inc.'s
- Real Estate Development
- General Contractor
- Building & Industrial Supply
- Engineering & Architecture
- Landscaping & Lawn Service
- L. Request to approve the minutes from the April 7, 2026, Regular Meeting of the
- L. Request to approve the minutes from the April 7, 2026, Regular Meeting of the
- a. Any documents
- a. Complete all pre -construction elements for the Project, which include, but are not limited to
- Engineering & Architecture
- Site Prep, Grading & Hardscape
- General Contractor
- Building & Industrial Supply
- Electrical
- Plumbing
- HVAC & Climate Control
- Concrete & Masonry
- Carpentry & Cabinetry
- Roofing
- Painting & Flooring
- Drywall & Insulation
- Windows, Doors & Glass
- Landscaping & Lawn Service
- a. Complete the Reimbursement Request Letter, incorporated by reference as Attachment 5, signed
- b. Proof of release of any
- b. Provide all documentation (specified in Section 5., Deliverables) necessary to demonstrate that
- b. Submit to the Department, prior to beginning the Project, copies of:
- c. Cleared checks, electronic
- c. Complete the Project in accordance with:
- d. Provide the Department with any amendments made to the contracts and subcontracts issued in
- e. Display signage at the project site that specifies the project intent, fund source, and estimated date
- f. Complete and submit the Status Update Request Form, incorporated by reference as Attachment 4,
- g. Submit monthly fire incident data to the National Fire Incident Reporting System via
- IT Services & Cybersecurity
- Business Consulting
- Office & Business Support Services
- h. Upon execution of this Agreement, provide the Department written verification of the existence
- i. Are specifically for the project represented to the State in the budget appropriation;
- i. Attachment 1, Statement of Work;
- i. Project Intent: State the intended outcome of the Project as described by the Florida
- General Contractor
- Site Prep, Grading & Hardscape
- Building & Industrial Supply
- Engineering & Architecture
- Real Estate Development
- i. all ownership documents;
- i. the design and construction plans for the Project;
- ii. Fund Source: Must state verbatim, “Funding for this project appropriated by the Florida
- ii. Have been paid;
- ii. This Grant Agreement document;
- ii. all contracts and subcontracts in furtherance of this Agreement; and
- ii. the requirements set forth in this Agreement; and
- iii. Attachment 2, Audit Requirements for Awards of State and Federal Financial Assistance (with
- iii. Estimated Date of Completion: Indicate the estimated completion date as specified in
- iii. Were incurred within the Performance Period as specified in Section 2., Performance Period,
- iii. any applicable local, State (including, but not limited to, chapter 255, F.S.), and federal laws
- iii. written evidence that all Project services were competitively procured to the extent required
- iv. Addendum A, Public Records Requirements;
- iv. Are not a duplicate, and duplicates will not be submitted to another funding source.
- v. Attachment 3, Index of Applicable Laws and Regulations;
- vi. Any Appendices;
- vii. Any other Attachments.
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