06/22/2026 Regular Meeting Minutes

Board of County Commissioners Regular Meeting · 2026-06-22 · minutes

[12005 N. Florida Avenue, Dunnellon, Florida 34434] The Lecanto Preserve Community Development District has scheduled a public hearing for its proposed budget on August 17, 2026, at 3:00 PM at Burrell Engineering, 12005 N. Florida Avenue, Dunnellon, Florida 34434. This action is in accordance with Florida Statutes Sec. 190.008(b). [Throughout the County; case PB 26-136] Citrus County approved an agreement with Hydrograss Technologies, Inc. for hydro seed application services on an as-needed basis throughout the county. The total cost will not exceed $147,000. The agreement covers labor, materials, and equipment for hydro seeding grassed shoulders, medians, and drainage areas. [case ITB 23-041] Citrus County approved Amendment No. 1 to an agreement with Geveko Markings Inc. for permanent preformed thermoplastic. This amendment exercises the first and only option to renew the agreement for an additional two-year term, extending its duration to July 11, 2028. It also modifies language in sections regarding compliance with laws and equal employment opportunity. Citrus County approved the application for the FY26 COPS Technology and Equipment Program (TEP) grant to replace aging radio equipment with advanced portable radios. The Chairman is authorized to sign the required documents. [case CPA-2025-000012 & CPA-2025-000013] The Board of County Commissioners denied a continuance request for CPA-2025-000012 & CPA-2025-000013, directing staff to notify the applicant that the matters will remain scheduled for the July 14, 2026 meeting. Several citizens commented prior to the vote. Citrus County approved the issuance of an Industrial Development Revenue and Refunding Bond for LifeStream Behavioral Center Financing, Inc. The Board authorized the Chairman and other officers to execute the Authorizing Resolution, Financing Agreement, Interlocal Agreement with Lake County, Tax Regulatory Agreement, and other required documents. There were no citizen comments. Citrus County approved a Letter of Support for the Tampa Bay Regional Planning Council's (TBRPC) application for grant funding to conduct a 5-year update of the Regional Resiliency Action Plan (RRAP). [CR-486 Interchange Management Area (IMA); case CPA-2026-00002] Citrus County approved the transmission of application CPA-2026-00002, concerning the CR-486 Interchange Management Area (IMA), to the State Department of Commerce and state agencies for review and comment. Three citizens commented. [Citrus County; case OA-2026-00001] Citrus County approved Ordinance Number 2026-A16, updating the Land Development Code (OA-2026-00001). Key changes include reclassifying Light Industrial uses (concrete batch plants) and Heavy Industrial uses (asphalt plants and concrete batch plants) to Planned Unit Development (PUD) zoning, particularly outside of the Coastal High Hazard Area (CHHA). Four citizens commented.