April 14, 2026 Regular Meeting Agenda packet 2026-04-14

Board of County Commissioners Regular Meeting · 2026-04-14 · packet

[North W C 48 and West of CR 316A, Bushnell Area; case ZON25-000013] The Board of Sumter County Commissioners is considering a rezoning request for Robert Williams (Case Number ZON25-000013) to develop 51.6 acres into a Conservation Subdivision. The property is currently zoned A10C and RR5C and has an Agriculture Future Land Use. The proposed change is to PUD zoning. The Planning and Zoning Special Master and Staff recommend approval, with staff advocating for the retention of conditions that were initially removed by the Special Master. These conditions relate to land preservation, lot size and density adjustments, traffic impact analysis, and the cessation of prior special exception and conditional use permits. A separate item involves a public hearing to consider the vacation of a portion of Plum Street adjacent to Parcels J13B203 and J13B204, with staff recommending approval. [North W C 48 and West of CR 316A, Bushnell Area; case ZON25-000013] Rezoning application ZON25-000013 for 51.6 acres from A10C and RR5C to PUD for development as a Conservation Subdivision. The Board of County Commissioners approved the rezoning on April 14, 2026, subject to conditions. A public hearing for the Board of County Commissioners is scheduled for March 24, 2026. [Plum Street adjacent to Parcels J13B203 and J13B204; case SUB26-000005] Application SUB26-000005 to vacate a portion of Plum Street adjacent to parcels J13B203 and J13B204. Staff recommended approval. The Board of County Commissioners meeting was scheduled for April 14, 2026. [J13B203 (for Ford), J13B204 (for Gavin)] Sumter County is conveying portions of Plum Street to two different grantees. The first conveyance is to Thomas Ford, Jr. and Stacy D. Ford, involving the East ½ of Plum Street west of Block 89 and the East ½ of a portion of Plum Street east of vacated Guava Street, north of Block 89. The second conveyance is to Antonio D. Gavin and Tiffany Gavin, involving the West ½ of Plum Street east of Block 90 and the West ½ of a portion of Plum Street west of vacated Guava Street, north of Block 90. Both deeds are dated in 2026 and involve a nominal consideration of $10.00 plus other valuable considerations. The legal descriptions reference a plat recorded in Plat Book 1, Page 20, Public Records of Sumter County, Florida. Sumter County Board of County Commissioners issued a proclamation honoring the South Sumter Wolfpack Pop Warner Football Program for their athletic achievements, resilience, and community engagement. The program has overcome challenges like COVID-19 and declining participation, rebuilding to achieve success in recent seasons, including multiple playoff appearances and Conference Championships. The 8U team reached the State Semi-finals in the 2025 season. Sumter County Board of County Commissioners proclaimed the week of April 12-18, 2026, as Public Safety Telecommunicators Week. The proclamation recognizes the critical role of telecommunicators in emergency response, their contribution to public safety, and their professionalism. Sumter County Board of County Commissioners proclaimed the week of April 12-18, 2026, as Animal Care and Control Appreciation Week. The proclamation commends Animal Control Officers and Animal Services Staff for their dedicated service in protecting the health and welfare of animals and the public, including responding to dangerous animals and abuse reports. Sumter County Board of County Commissioners proclaimed April 18, 2026, as Earth Day. The proclamation highlights the importance of environmental stewardship and environmental education, noting CEMEX USA's Center Hill Mine's 17th Annual Earth Day Celebration on April 18, 2026, in partnership with the Sumter School District and other community organizations. [City of Bushnell] Sumter County Board of County Commissioners is writing to the Florida Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP) regarding the Heart of Florida Landfill's planned treated leachate disposal injection well in Bushnell. The County acknowledges FDEP's primacy in permitting and regulatory oversight but expresses concern due to a lack of independent information, which has created opposition. The County requests FDEP to confirm the disposal will not endanger public water supply and to provide an educational session on the well's design, construction, monitoring, and intervention protocols. They offer to host this session on June 2 or June 16, 2026, prior to the application to convert the exploratory well. [9641 CR 235, Wildwood, Florida] The National Park Service officially listed the Community of Royal Historic District, located at 9641 CR 235, Wildwood, Florida, in the National Register of Historic Places on February 26, 2026. This notification is for Sumter County. The Seminole County Board of County Commissioners is responding to Sumter County regarding a Medical Examiner agreement. Seminole County clarifies it is in District 24, not District 5, and intends to align with the current agreement until its conclusion in 2029. They are proceeding with plans to establish their own medical examiner's facility and do not anticipate renewing the agreement. [Leesburg, Florida] The International Lineman's Museum & Hall of Fame is establishing a permanent Memorial Garden at its new location in Leesburg, Florida, in partnership with the Fallen Linemen's Organization. The garden will honor linemen who keep communities powered, especially during storms and emergencies. They are inviting Sumter County departments to be represented and to share the opportunity with their team members to recognize individuals they have worked with. The Florida Development Finance Corporation (FDFC) Annual Report for Fiscal Year 2024-2025 details its role in promoting Florida's economic development through bond issuance and financing. In FY 2024-2025, FDFC facilitated over $2.6 billion in tax-exempt, taxable, and private activity bonds across thirteen projects in sectors including healthcare, solid waste, not-for-profits, transportation, charter schools, and private schools. Additionally, FDFC issued a record $292 million in Commercial Property Assessed Clean Energy (C-PACE) financing for ten projects such as hotels, self-storage, multi-family housing, mixed-use, senior housing, data centers, and medical facilities. [156 Tuskawilla Road, Suite 2340, Winter Springs, Florida 32708] The Florida Development Finance Corporation (FDFC) facilitated $2,640,646,826 in 13 new money bonds and $292,435,233 in 10 taxable C-PACE bonds for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2025. The new money bonds included financing for 3 transportation facilities, 4 private schools, 3 charter schools, 1 not-for-profit, 1 healthcare, and 1 solid waste bond. The C-PACE program provides financing for energy efficiency, renewable energy, and wind hardening projects for commercial, industrial, multifamily, and nonprofit properties. The FDFC's revenues are generated by fees charged for bond issuance, which can be impacted by economic conditions. The FDFC's financial statements for the year ended June 30, 2025, show total assets of $14,560,596 and total liabilities of $685,032, resulting in net position of $13,875,564. The FDFC earned $1,630,917 in conduit debt application and issuance fees and $1,127,547 in PACE program fees. [case 2025-CA-000384] This document is a financial statement for the Florida Development Finance Corporation (FDFC) for the year ending June 30, 2025. It details FDFC's accounting policies, capital assets, related party transactions, leases, and conduit debt issuances. The document also includes an independent auditor's report on internal control and compliance. Additionally, it contains correspondence regarding a cybersecurity grant awarded to Sumter County, a discussion on county ordinance authority related to state environmental regulations, and a court order staying proceedings in a case involving AQ OLD MILL, LLC and other defendants. [case 2025CA000466] This document pertains to a foreclosure case initiated by Carrington Mortgage Services, LLC against Wendell L. Wyatt, Marta Wyatt, and others. The case involves a motion for summary final judgment of foreclosure and for an award of attorneys' fees and costs. A hearing is scheduled for June 2, 2026, to address this motion. The underlying debt and mortgage were executed around April 30, 2018, with a default occurring on August 1, 2024. The plaintiff claims $76,947.07 is due on the principal. [7223 SW 55th Street, Bushnell, FL 33513; case 8:26-ap-00067-RCT] This document details a legal dispute concerning the validity of a mortgage and a settlement agreement related to a 68.57-acre property in Sumter County, Florida. The Debtor, Skytop Ranch, LLC, filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy, challenging Wells Fargo's lien. The core issues involve a mortgage with an incorrect legal description (approximately 3 acres in Oxford, Florida, instead of the 68.57-acre property) and an incorrect borrower name ('Susan J. Hess and Spencer Hess Wife and Husband' instead of Skytop, LLC). A settlement agreement was allegedly reached on April 28, 2025, with a payment deadline of December 31, 2025, and a surrender deadline of January 15, 2026. However, the settlement is contested on grounds including lack of probate court authorization for the sale of estate property, questionable authority of signatories, absence of legal counsel for defendants, and unconscionably broad releases. Wells Fargo filed a motion for entry of consent judgment on January 15, 2026, to reform the mortgage, but it has not been entered. The Debtor-in-possession seeks to avoid Wells Fargo's lien under bankruptcy trustee powers, arguing it is ineffective against a hypothetical bona fide purchaser due to the defective recording. The case also involves potential liens from Sumter County Code Enforcement and the United States. The Debtor requests a determination that the mortgage is invalid, Wells Fargo has no secured claim, and the settlement/consent judgment is void. [3687 CR 405DW, Lake Panasoffkee, FL; Lots 10, Block 4, LAKE VIEW TERRACE, Sumter County, FL; case 2026-CC-000358; 2026-CC-000016; 8:26-bk-01144-RCT] This document contains multiple unrelated legal filings. The primary filings of interest to contractors appear to be foreclosure notices and a bankruptcy case dismissal. The foreclosure notices indicate ongoing legal actions by Sumter County, Florida, against various defendants for property at 3687 CR 405DW, Lake Panasoffkee, FL, and for Lots 10, Block 4, LAKE VIEW TERRACE, Sumter County, FL. The bankruptcy case involves Skytop Ranch, LLC (fka Skytop, LLC) and was dismissed and then reinstated. No specific construction projects or development plans are detailed in these filings. [9275 County Road 622, Bushnell, FL 33513; case 2025-CC-000345-AXMX] This document pertains to a foreclosure sale and subsequent assignment of bid for a property located at 9275 County Road 622, Bushnell, FL. The property was sold on March 19, 2026, for $100.00 to VAK MI00 FUND, LLC, which then assigned the bid to VAK M12 FUND LLC. The legal description includes Lots 8, 9, and 10, Block E, WITHLACOOCHEE HEIGHTS, along with an undivided interest in other lots and a 1982 Allard Doublewide Mobile Home. Sumter County Board of County Commissioners meeting on April 14, 2026, will consider a budget amendment (A-12) for FY 2025/2026. The amendment includes changes to the General Fund ($450,000), SHIP Program (Fund 121 - $350,605), SC Road Construction District Impact Fund (Fund 153 - $65,022), and Fire Impact Fee Fund (Fund 155 - $5,000). Specific allocations within these funds include recognition of FDEP planning grant revenue, Economic Development Strategic Plan, interlocal agreement with the City of Bushnell for law enforcement services, increased legal services for foreclosures, CivicPlus Doc Access and AI Editing Assistant, SHIP allocation payment, Central Parkway appraisal report, US301 & CR472 Duke relocation of light poles, C466 at C209 lighting invoice, and E County Road 462 appraisal report. Sumter County Board of County Commissioners meeting on April 14, 2026, will review a list of open purchase requisitions for FY 2025/2026, with staff recommending approval for requests of $25,000 and over. Notable requisitions include: Motorola Solutions, Inc. for Avigilon Access Control ($859,792.44) and P1 CAD Project ($823,401.37); GSB CONSTRUCTION AND DEVELOPME for Detention Center Water Heaters Conversion ($147,148.32); ATS WAYPOINT INC for HVAC Controls at Detention Center ($180,600.00); PERMA-FIX OF FLORIDA INC for Amnesty Day's ($150,000.00); SECO ENERGY for C 466 and CR 209 Lighting ($41,921.18); INFRASTRUCTURE CONSULTING & EN for Task Order #5 - C 466 at US 301 Intersection Alternative Study ($28,878.75); KIMLEY-HORN AND ASSOC, INC for IPO #31 - Lake Panasoffkee Pedestrian Routing Study ($35,300.00); LEVEL 3 COMMUNICATIONS LLC for Lumen Services for the Back-Up 911 Center in Bushnell ($32,522.41); ECHONOUS INC for Kosmos Ultrasound Probe Devices ($26,200.00); MARK COOK BUILDERS, INC for New Supervisor of Elections Facility ($136,065.83); and ATLANTIC PIPE SERVICES LLC for Storm Pipe Repair ($27,960.00). Sumter County Board of County Commissioners meeting on April 14, 2026, will consider a change order to Purchase Order No. 9128386 for Ernie Morris Enterprises, increasing the amount by $64,474.44 for furniture at the New Service Center. The original purchase order total was $508,985.60, and the new total will be $573,460.04. The funding source is the Capital Outlay Reserve Fund. [Various locations around the county; case Purchase Order No. 9127645] Sumter County Board of County Commissioners approved a change order to Purchase Order No. 9127645 for Morrison Property Service, increasing the contract by $75,000.00 for additional tree work services as needed throughout the county. The meeting was on 4/14/2026. [J04E006] Sumter County Board of County Commissioners staff recommends approval to declare Parcel J04E006, a 0.085-acre property with an assessed value of $27,970.00, as surplus and list it for sale with Smith and Smith Realty. The property was previously involved in a code case foreclosure and has been cleaned by public works. The meeting was on 4/14/2026. Sumter County Board of County Commissioners staff recommends approval for inventory transactions, including the disposal of an Air Compressor (Asset Tag # 02147) and several Laptops (Asset Tags # 05144, 05402, 05562, 06476, 07221), and the transfer of a Portable Fireflash Trainer (Asset Tag # 03145) to Inglis Fire Rescue. These actions are in accordance with the Capital Assets Policy. The meeting was on 4/14/2026. [920 Oak Avenue, Webster, FL 33597] Sumter County Board of County Commissioners staff recommends approval to execute a Contract for Grant Assistance under the Affordable Housing Program for Mr. and Mrs. Medina at 920 Oak Avenue, Webster, FL 33597. The grant amount is $175.00, leveraging Affordable Housing funds with SHIP funds for demolition/reconstruction. The meeting was on 4/14/2026. [Client Facility (locations to be determined); case ITB 026-0-2025] Sumter County Board of County Commissioners staff recommends approval to enter into an agreement with Culinary Ventures Vending for Vending Machine Services. The agreement is for an initial term of two years, starting 5/1/2026 and ending 4/30/2028, with automatic one-year renewals. The vendor will provide full-service beverage and snack vending. The commission rate is 13% on Net Sales. The meeting was on 4/14/2026. [Sumter County] Sumter County Board of County Commissioners staff recommends approval to terminate the Community Project Funding Cooperation Agreement with Habitat for Humanity of Lake-Sumter, Florida Inc. The agreement was for a grant application to fund affordable homeownership units. Habitat's project was not selected for funding by Congressman Webster's office. The termination date is 4/14/2026. The meeting was on 4/14/2026. [Lake Panasoffkee (from CR 414 to C 470); case IPO 31] Sumter County Board of County Commissioners staff recommends approval of Individual Project Order (IPO) 31 with Kimley-Horn and Associates, Inc. for the Lake Panasoffkee Pedestrian Routing Study. The study will assess pedestrian connection alternatives from CR 414 to the existing sidewalk on C 470. The contract effective date is 10/1/2024 and termination date is 9/30/2026, with a budget impact of $35,300.00. The meeting was on 4/14/2026. [case IPO 31] A pedestrian routing and feasibility study is being conducted by Kimley-Horn for Sumter County. The study will review existing conditions, identify alternative pedestrian routes between CR 436E and CR 414, and evaluate connections to CR 428 and C 470. It will also assess shared-use roadway designations if sidewalks are not feasible. The project includes cost estimates for three alternative routes. The total cost for these services is $35,300.00. [6131 Seven Mile Drive, Wildwood, FL 34785] HCA Florida Ocala Hospital (Marion Community Hospital, Inc.) has been issued a limited Certificate of Public Convenience and Necessity (COPCN) to operate inter-facility Advanced and Basic Life Support (ALS/BLS) Ambulance Transport Services. These services will originate from HCA Florida Trailwinds Village Emergency in Wildwood, FL. The COPCN is valid for 60 months, commencing October 1, 2024, and expiring September 30, 2030. Sumter County is revising its Waiver of Fines for Code Enforcement Liens Policy. The revision adds eligibility criteria preventing property owners from being eligible for waivers if they have other outstanding code violations or liens filed by other Sumter County jurisdictions. The policy outlines criteria for waiving fines for code enforcement liens after compliance, including administrative costs paid and no other outstanding violations. Waivers are considered by the Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) based on criteria such as the owner's history of violations and property acquisition circumstances. A 100% waiver is granted for properties acquired for County or State road rights-of-way. [LifeStream Behavioral Center at 2020 Tally Road, Leesburg, FL 34748] Sumter County has an approved Behavioral Health Transportation Plan for 2026, developed in accordance with Florida Statutes related to the Baker Act and Marchman Act. The plan establishes a framework for the safe and efficient transport of individuals requiring involuntary examination or treatment. It requires approval from the Sumter County Board of County Commissioners, LSF Health Systems, and the Florida Department of Children and Families. The plan outlines responsibilities for transporting adults and youth on involuntary Baker or Marchman Acts to LifeStream Behavioral Center, with specific provisions for individuals requiring additional medical care. The plan is a renewal of a previously established system. Sumter County is amending its Economic Development Targeted Business Industry Incentive Policy. The amendment proposes removing data center operations from the targeted industry recruitment process due to changes in state legislation. Currently, Sumter County incentivizes manufacturing, small and large fulfillment centers, data centers, and agribusiness research and development. The existing data center incentive requires a minimum capital construction investment of $10M, with payouts up to 2% of building capital investment, not exceeding $1,000,000 per year for three years ($3,000,000 total). [7375 Powell Road, Suite 100, Wildwood, FL 34785] The Sumter Public Library is adopting a Privacy Policy to protect customer information and data. The policy outlines how personal information, including library account details, transaction history, and computer/internet usage, is collected, used, protected, and shared. It states that personal data is used solely for library-related functions and is not sold or distributed for marketing. Information may be shared with authorized vendors for service provision or as required by law, including under court order or for public inspection under Florida Statutes Chapter 119. The policy also addresses data security measures and user rights for accessing, correcting, and deleting personal data.