July 21, 2026 City Council Regular Session Agenda Packet.ada

July 21, 2026 City Council Regular Session · 2026-07-21 · agenda_packet

[510 North Baker Street, Mount Dora, Florida 32757] The City of Mount Dora City Council is meeting on July 21, 2026. Agenda items include appointments to advisory boards, a presentation on a stormwater revenue study, approval of a Freightliner dump truck for Public Works, approval of a piggyback agreement for sodium hypochlorite, ratification of extensions to a local state of emergency due to flooding, and approval of meeting minutes. The council will also discuss budget parameters, fire assessment, capital outlay, and capital improvement programs. [Donnelly Street] The City Council approved an agreement with D.E. Scorpio Corporation to provide Construction Manager at Risk services for the renovation and expansion of Fire Station No. 34, located on Donnelly Street. The project funding was discussed, clarifying the difference between the budgeted amount and current expenditures. No public comment was received. [case Resolution No. 2026-20] The City Council adopted Resolution No. 2026-20, releasing and terminating a temporary utility easement with One Oak MD Groves, LLC. This easement was associated with the City's undergrounding project to serve the Mount Dora Groves South development. The property owner had agreed to temporarily relocate overhead electrical utility infrastructure on their property while the City completed the undergrounding project. The electrical utility infrastructure was removed mid-June. No public comment was received. [Evans Park; case Resolution No. 2026-21] The City Council adopted Resolution No. 2026-21, authorizing the submission of a Cultural Facilities Grant application for $500,000 to the Florida Division of Arts and Culture for improvements to Evans Park. The City will commit $1,000,000 in matching funds. Proposed improvements include restroom facilities and a performance stage. Josh Hemingway spoke about the consequences of applying for grants. The motion passed with a 6-0 roll call vote. The City Council considered an agreement with 120Water to comply with federal and state Lead and Copper Rule requirements. Staff explained ongoing efforts to identify service line materials, implement predictive modeling, and provide an online reporting dashboard for residents. No public comment was received. The agreement was approved unanimously.