June 16, 2026 City Council Regular Session Agenda Packet.ada

June 16, 2026 City Council Regular Session · 2026-06-16 · agenda_packet

[510 North Baker Street, Mount Dora, Florida 32757] City Council will consider a Proclamation recognizing June 19, 2026, as Juneteenth. This is a ceremonial item with no budget impact, intended to celebrate freedom and reflect on African American history and contributions. The proclamation supports the City's strategic goal of providing high-quality programs and promoting civic engagement. [510 North Baker Street, Mount Dora, Florida 32757] City Council will receive an informational update on the City of Mount Dora's insurance program, covering employee health insurance, wellness initiatives, clinic utilization, claims trends, and property insurance cost stability. No formal action is requested. The update aims to inform the council on managing employee benefits and maintaining financial predictability. [Gateway entrance adjacent to Donnelly Street, Mount Dora, Florida] City Council is asked to ratify the submission of a $2,500 City Catalyst Grant application to the Florida League of Mayors for the Native Tree Entrance Planting Project. The project will involve planting six native trees at the gateway entrance adjacent to Donnelly Street to enhance the corridor, strengthen the tree canopy, and support beautification efforts. Installation is expected to follow IFAS and ISA standards. [City of Mount Dora] City Council is requested to authorize the application for the General Program Support Grant, seeking up to $150,000 to support cultural programming and special events. The grant requires a 100% local match, which will be satisfied through existing Special Events budget expenditures. Funds will support programmatic costs, marketing, and event-related contracted services, aiming to enhance Mount Dora's cultural offerings and economic vitality. [City of Mount Dora] City Council is asked to approve the renewal of the agreement for Law Enforcement Dispatch Services between the City of Mount Dora and the Lake County Sheriff's Office. The renewal is for three years and three months, from July 1, 2026, to September 30, 2029. The annual service fee is $226,752, based on a $12 per resident rate for an estimated population of 18,896. The fee adjusts annually based on population estimates. [1560 North Highland Street, Mount Dora, Florida] City Council is requested to approve an extension of the Lease Agreement with Episcopal Children's Services, Inc. for the Mount Dora Head Start program located at 1560 North Highland Street. The extension is for five years, through August 1, 2031. The lease has a nominal rent of $1.00 per year, recognizing the community benefit of the Head Start program. [All territory within the legal boundaries of the City of Mount Dora; case Resolution No. 2025-45] City Council is asked to ratify the Thirty-second and Thirty-third Extensions of Resolution No. 2025-45, which declared a local state of emergency related to the October 26-27, 2025 Flood Event. The thirty-second extension was effective June 8, 2026, through June 15, 2026. The thirty-third extension is effective June 15, 2026, through June 22, 2026. These extensions are to ensure continued protection of the community's health, safety, and welfare. [Mount Dora City Hall, 510 North Baker Street, Mount Dora, Florida 32757] City Council will consider approving meeting minutes from the May 19, 2026, City Council Regular Session. This is a procedural item for record-keeping. [Mount Dora Fire Department] City Council is requested to authorize the Mount Dora Fire Department to apply for grant funding from the Leary Firefighters Foundation for a Max Fire Box training system. The grant award range is $5,000 to $25,000. The estimated cost for the training system is $20,923.84, including freight. There is no local match required. The system will enhance firefighter safety, training, and community risk reduction. [1300 North Donnelly Street, Mount Dora, FL 32757; case Estimate Number 0009929] This document details a quote from Max Fire Training, Inc. for the Mount Dora Fire Department for a Max Fire Box (MFB) Phase II – Educational Package "Burn & Learn". The package includes a first-floor burn chamber with breezeway and attached garage, first-floor garage roof, second-floor burn chamber, interchangeable roof, portable metal stand, and a train-the-trainer session. The total estimated cost is $20,923.84, including freight. The document also outlines fuel load reorder pricing and warranty information. Separately, the City of Mount Dora is considering a Fire Services Special Assessment for Fiscal Year 2026-2027, with preliminary rates set for residential ($239.00 per dwelling unit) and non-residential properties (commercial $0.17/sq ft, industrial/warehouse $0.04/sq ft, institutional $0.46/sq ft). A public hearing is scheduled for September 10, 2026, to finalize these rates. [510 North Baker Street, Mount Dora, Florida] The City of Mount Dora is holding a public hearing to consider re-imposing and providing for the collection of fire services special assessments for the Fiscal Year beginning October 1, 2026. The hearing is scheduled for September 10, 2026, at 6:00 p.m. in the City Council Chambers at City Hall, 510 North Baker Street, Mount Dora, Florida. Assessments will be based on property use classification and billing units, with proposed rates of $239.00 per dwelling for residential, $0.17 per square foot for commercial, $0.04 per square foot for industrial/warehouse, and $0.46 per square foot for institutional properties. The total estimated fire assessment revenue for Fiscal Year 2026-2027 is $2,553,591. These assessments will be collected on the November 2026 ad valorem tax bill. [not stated (service operates within Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) boundary); case Resolution No. 2026-16] The City of Mount Dora is requesting City Council approval to submit a grant application to the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) District Five for the FY 2027/2028 Public Transit Service Development Program. The goal is to expand the existing Freebee parking shuttle service area and add a third electric vehicle to the fleet. The current service operates within a portion of the Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) boundary on Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays. The total project cost is estimated at $326,388 over three years, with FDOT funding up to 50% ($163,194) and the City committing to fund the remaining 50% using local CRA funds. Grant recipients can expect an agreement after July 2027, with funding available in State Fiscal Year 2028. The City Council is asked to approve Resolution No. 2026-16 authorizing the grant application submission.