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 Council will consider approving appointments to advisory boards and committees. Ethel Badger is proposed for the Northeast CRA Advisory Committee, District 3. Vacancies remain on the Library Advisory Board (District 1) and Northeast CRA Advisory Committee (District 4). [510 North Baker Street, Mount Dora, Florida 32757] The City Council will receive a presentation on the Stormwater Revenue Sufficiency Study by Raftelis Financial Consultants, Inc. The study evaluates the financial condition of the City's Stormwater Utility Fund and assesses revenue sufficiency for operations, maintenance, capital improvements, and long-term sustainability. No rate adjustments or budget amendments are requested at this time. The City Council will consider approving the purchase of a 2026 Freightliner 47X Dump Truck for Public Works, utilizing previously approved grant funding. The truck is needed to replace an aging unit and will cost an estimated $220,000, fully reimbursed by grant funding. The purchase aims to reduce operational downtime and maintenance costs. The City Council will consider approving a piggyback agreement with Allied Universal Corporation for the supply and delivery of 15% sodium hypochlorite. This chemical is used for disinfection in the City's water, wastewater, and reuse water treatment processes. The agreement utilizes a competitively solicited contract with Peace River Manasota Regional Water Supply Authority and will be in effect through April 30, 2027, with potential for extensions. Funds are budgeted and available. [City of Mount Dora (all territory within legal boundaries); case Resolution No. 2025-45] The City Council will consider ratifying the Thirty-seventh and Thirty-eighth Extensions of Resolution No. 2025-45, which declared a local state of emergency related to the October 26-27, 2025 flood event. These extensions maintain the state of emergency for 7-day increments, with the 37th extension effective July 13, 2026, through July 20, 2026, and the 38th extension effective July 20, 2026, through July 27, 2026. This action allows the City to continue waiving certain procedures and taking necessary actions for community health, safety, and welfare. [City of Mount Dora, Florida; case Resolution No. 2025-45] The City of Mount Dora extended its local state of emergency for an additional 7 days, from July 20, 2026, to July 27, 2026, due to ongoing impacts of a flooding event. This extension allows the City to waive procedures and take necessary actions for community health, safety, and welfare. The extension was ratified by the City Council. [Fire Station #34 (Donnelly Street)] The City Council considered and 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 involves the administration building and alterations to the station. [Evans Park; case Resolution No. 2026-21] The City Council considered and adopted Resolution No. 2026-21, authorizing the submission of a grant application to the Florida Division of Arts and Culture for the Evans Park Project. The grant request is for $500,000, with a commitment of $1,000,000 in matching funds. Proposed improvements include restroom facilities and a performance stage. [Mount Dora Groves South development; case Resolution No. 2026-20] The City Council considered and adopted Resolution No. 2026-20, authorizing the release and termination of a temporary utility easement with One Oak MD Groves, LLC. This easement was associated with an undergrounding project to serve the Mount Dora Groves South development. The City agreed to remove its electrical utility infrastructure from the easement area. [City of Mount Dora] The City Council considered and approved an agreement between the City of Mount Dora and 120Water related to Lead and Copper Rule compliance. This agreement supports the City's ongoing efforts to identify service line materials, implement predictive modeling, and provide an online reporting dashboard for residents. [510 N. Baker Street, Mount Dora, Florida 32757; case Resolution No. 2026-08] The City Council discussed the proposed maximum millage rate of 6.5000 mills for Fiscal Year 2026-2027. This rate is approximately 8.36% higher than the rolled-back rate of 5.9985 mills. Public hearings for budget adoption are scheduled for September 3, 2026, and September 15, 2026. The proposed rate preserves flexibility for the City Council while it evaluates operating needs, capital obligations, and reserves.