Regular Board of County Commissioners Meeting: julio de 2026
Highlands County
Final Agenda 7.21.26
[600 S. Commerce Ave. Sebring, FL 33870; case P&Z 2192, P&Z 2193, CPA-26-653SS, P&Z 2194, Project 19037, Project 25050, Project 23110, Project 25052] Highlands County Board of County Commissioners meeting on July 21, 2026, included several agenda items relevant to contractors. Budget amendments were approved for Shell Pit repairs ($79,000) and Thunderbird Drainage Improvement ($15,000). Approval was sought for Kimley Horn CSA 3-3 for the Sebring Fuel Station project ($10,930). A License Agreement with Center Ridge Caretaking, Inc. was also on the agenda. Public hearings were scheduled to consider zoning map amendments: approximately 9.11 acres from AU to R-3 (Multiple-Family Dwelling including Motel and Hotel) under P&Z 2192; 6.3 acres from R-1 to R-2 (Two-Family Dwelling) under P&Z 2193; 1.9 acres from Agriculture to Commercial (C) under CPA-26-653SS; and 1.9 acres from B-2 Limited Business to B-3 CU Business with Conditional Use under P&Z 2194. A public hearing also addressed the re-imposition of solid waste special assessments, proposing an increase to $280.56 per unit. Action items included approving a grant agreement for the Highlands County Master Stormwater Plan and Thunderbird Road Drainage Improvements, with a budget amendment of $1,322,500. Direction was requested regarding pickleball court construction at Lake June Park. An agreement with Wander Media Company for marketing was proposed ($98,500). A budget amendment for two tanker purchases totaling $2,036,459.76 was requested. The maximum millage for FY26/27 was to be certified. A resolution to reduce the speed limit in Spring Lake from 30 mph to 25 mph was also on the agenda.
- Board:
- Regular Board of County Commissioners Meeting
- Date:
- 2026-07-21
- Type:
- Agenda
- Address:
- 600 S. Commerce Ave. Sebring, FL 33870
Final Packet 7.21.26
[case 25-26-096] Highlands County Board of County Commissioners approved a budget amendment for repairs at the Shell Pit. The repairs include replacing a pump discharge line and fixing a scale system damaged by lightning. The total funding approved is $79,000, with $44,000 from Fund Balance Brought Forward and $35,000 transferred from Engineering Services. The project is identified as cost center 4108 (Shell Pit) and account 54600 (Repair & Maintenance). [case 25-26-100] Highlands County Board of County Commissioners approved a budget amendment to realign $15,000 within Project 19037, Thunderbird Drainage Improvement. The funds are transferred from Project Capital Infrastructure (account 56301Z) to Project Land (account 56100Z) to facilitate the purchase of property for drainage improvements. The funding is from Fund 151 (Infrastructure Surtax). [Sebring Fuel Station project] Highlands County Board of County Commissioners approved Consultant Services Agreement (CSA) 3-3 with Kimley Horn for the Sebring Fuel Station project. This agreement covers additional professional services including site visits, field observations, reports, and shop drawings, coinciding with construction and a time extension. The fiscal impact is $10,930.00, which is budgeted in 4102A 56300Z 21112. [Center Ridge property] Highlands County Board of County Commissioners approved a License Agreement between Center Ridge Caretaking, Inc. and Highlands County. This agreement allows Center Ridge Caretaking, Inc. to maintain the citrus grove and harvest the 2026-2027 Valencia crop on the Center Ridge property, which Highlands County purchased on March 30, 2026. The agreement is in place until May 1, 2027, to reduce potential environmental concerns associated with an unmanaged property. There is no fiscal impact. [3925 Muriel Avenue, Sebring, Florida 33870; case P&Z 2192] Highlands County Board of County Commissioners considered a zoning change for an approximate 9.11-acre parcel at 3925 Muriel Avenue, Sebring, from AU Agricultural District to R-3 Multiple-Family Dwelling including Motel and Hotel District. The applicant, JI Realty LLC, proposes future multi-family housing development (36-72 units). The Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval (6-1). One public comment objected to potential uses like hotels/motels and noted advertisement errors. The Board of County Commissioners approved the zoning change. The property has Parcel ID C-21-34-29-050-0550-0000. The future land use designation is Medium Density Residential (RM).
- Board:
- Regular Board of County Commissioners Meeting
- Date:
- 2026-07-21
- Type:
- Agenda_packet
- Decision:
- Approved
- Address:
- Sebring Fuel Station project
- Applicant:
- Jonathan Harrison, Road & Bridge Director
Final Agenda 070726
[600 S. Commerce Ave. Sebring, FL 33870] Highlands County Board of County Commissioners meeting on July 7, 2026, included approval of a budget amendment for Transportation Trust funding for Sebring Parkway maintenance, totaling $84,050.00. Also approved was a budget amendment for roadway construction for the Memorial Dr. - Pompano Dr. multi-use path, with an increase of $959,689.57 from a US DOT Grant and a transfer of $24,460.00 from the Transportation Trust, bringing the total project amount to $3,173,813.76. Agreement with SRQ Pest Management LLC for Pest Management Services was approved for $21,340.00. A license agreement with Roam Projects, LLC was approved with a revenue increase of $1,176.40 to the General Fund and an expense of $10,000 to the Tourist Development Trust for advertising. A budget amendment for the purchase of a vehicle for Clerk IT staff was approved for $40,723. Approval was also given for CivilSurv CSA 1-1 for Fire Rescue Station #23 for $30,080. Budget amendment 25-26-097 for a GIS layer for water quality and storage areas was approved for $10,000.00. The Board also approved waiving tipping fees for the demolition of the Teacherage Building by the Highlands County School Board, estimated at $8,250.00. Approval was granted for the issuance of Highlands County Health Facilities Authority Revenue Bonds not to exceed $400,000,000, with no debt obligation to the County. Purchase of asphalt millings for up to $225,000 was approved. Several other budget amendments, agreements, and fee waivers were approved with no fiscal impact or were administrative in nature.
- Board:
- Regular Board of County Commissioners Meeting
- Date:
- 2026-07-07
- Type:
- Agenda
- Decision:
- approved
- Address:
- 600 S. Commerce Ave. Sebring, FL 33870
Final Reg pkg 070726
[600 S. Commerce Ave. Sebring, FL 33870] Highlands County Board of County Commissioners meeting on July 7, 2026. Several agenda items were presented, including budget amendments, fee waivers, agreement amendments, and service contracts. A presentation on Central Square Technologies' software implementation was also given. No specific construction projects were detailed, but various financial adjustments and service agreements were approved or discussed. [case 25-26-094] Budget Amendment 25-26-094 to adjust the Property Appraiser budgeted funding for FY 25/26 due to updated Health Insurance costs. The amendment transfers $35,795.00 from the Reserve for Contingency to the Property Appraiser's budget. [Venus Community Center] Request to waive rental fees and associated Special Event Permit fees totaling $1,675.00 for the Venus Community Foundation for seven events and one meeting at the Venus Community Center between August 2026 and May 2027. The foundation provides scholarships for agricultural field students. [Sports Complex Property] Request approval of Amendment 1 to the agreement between Highlands County and CivilSurv Design Group Inc. to add SCS Engineers as an approved subcontractor for an Environmental Site Assessment on the Sports Complex Property. No fiscal impact. Request approval of Amendment 1 to the agreement between Highlands County and The Lunz Group LLC. No fiscal impact. Request approval of Agreement with SRQ Pest Management LLC for Pest Management Services. Fiscal impact of $21,340.00 to multiple funds and cost centers. [Lake Glenada] Request approval of a Letter of Support to South Florida State College for a nutrient reduction project in Lake Glenada. No fiscal impact. Request to accept $10,000.00 donation from the Highlands Soil & Water Conservation District, increasing cost center 6303, account 53400Z. [Sebring Parkway; case 25-26-141, 25-26-098] Request adoption of Resolution 25-26-141 for Budget Amendment 25-26-098 to provide annual Transportation Trust funding for Sebring Parkway maintenance ($84,050.00). [case 25-26-142] Request for signature for the Residential Substance Abuse Treatment (RSAT) grant award for FY25-26 along with the Adoption of Resolution 25-26-142 for Budget Amendment 25-26-101 ($174,984.00). No additional fiscal impact to Fund 005 or overall budget. [case 25-26-140, 25-26-097] Request adoption of Resolution 25-26-140 for Budget Amendment 25-26-097 to the Natural Resources cost center for the GIS layer to provide insight on water quality and water storage areas in the County project ($10,000.00). [Memorial Dr. - Pompano Dr. to Sebring Parkway; case 25-26-092] Request to approve Budget Amendment 25-26-092 and accompanying resolution to add additional funding for roadway construction to the Memorial Dr. - Pompano Dr. multi-use path, Project Number 17034. Total project amount $3,173,813.76, funded by US DOT Grant and Transportation Trust. [case 25-26-093] Request approval of Budget Amendment 25-26-093 for the purchase of a vehicle for Clerk IT staff ($40,723). [Lake Placid Memorial Library] Request approval of the application for dumpster service to the Lake Placid Memorial Library. No fiscal impact. [Fire Rescue Station #23; case CSA 2-1] Request approval of The Lunz Group CSA 2-1 for time extension on Fire Rescue Station #23. No additional fiscal impact. [Fire Rescue Station #23; case CSA 1-1] Request Approval of CivilSurv CSA 1-1 for Fire Rescue Station #23 ($31,080). Appointment of Elsie Sellers to the Affordable Housing Advisory Committee. No fiscal impact. Request approval of one (1) regular member to the Tourist Development Council. No fiscal impact. Public hearing to request the approval of Emerge Transport LLC application for a Class 1 Certificate of Public Convenience and Necessity (COPCN). No fiscal impact. [case 25-26-131] Public hearing to request the adoption of Resolution No. 25-26-131 to Vacate Existing Drainage Easements. No Fiscal Impact. [Teacherage Building] Request approval of a request from the Highlands County School Board to waive tipping fees associated with the demolition of the Teacherage Building. An estimated 150 tons of Class 1 waste at a cost of $55.00 per ton, totaling $8,250.00, will be waived. [case 25-26-136] Request adoption of 25-26-136, pertaining to the issuance of Highlands County Health Facilities Authority Revenue Bonds (AdventHealth Obligated Group) in an aggregate principal amount not to exceed $400,000,000. Bonds do not constitute a debt of Highlands County. Request approval to purchase asphalt millings ($225,000) from the asphalt set aside account #14014 (Fund 420). Presentation of the FY2026/2027 Recommended Budget. No fiscal impact at this time. County Attorney Status Report. No specific details provided. County Administrator Status Report. No specific details provided. Quarter Two Highlands County Library System Item Surplus. No fiscal impact. Board payables from July 7, 2026, through July 20, 2026. No specific details provided. Letter of support for the Caladium Arts and Crafts Cooperative, Inc. No fiscal impact.
- Board:
- Regular Board of County Commissioners Meeting
- Date:
- 2026-07-07
- Type:
- Agenda_packet
- Decision:
- Approved (Recommended)
- Address:
- 600 S. Commerce Ave. Sebring, FL 33870
- Applicant:
- Property Appraiser
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