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July 14, 2026 Regular Meeting Agenda packet 2026-07-14

Board of County Commissioners Regular Meeting · 2026-07-14 · packet

[East of N C 470 and North of CR 461, Lake Panasoffkee Area; case ZON26-000018] Rezoning of 0.085 acres from Urban Residential Minimum One-Sixth Acre with Mobile Home Housing (R6M) to Urban Residential Minimum One-Sixth Acre with Conventional Housing (R6C) to permit one single-family detached residence. The property is located east of N C 470 and north of CR 461 in the Lake Panasoffkee Area. The applicant is Wayne Cassity. The Planning and Zoning Special Master recommended approval, and the Board of County Commissioners approved the rezoning. Public comment was received from Richard and Cecilia Cline, who opposed the change, citing concerns about property values, tax increases, and the existing community atmosphere of modest mobile/manufactured homes. They also noted concerns about the POA's covenants and restrictions and the lot size not supporting a new conventional structure with setbacks and a new septic system. [West of C-575 and North of CR 622, Nobleton Area; case ZON26-000020] Rezoning of 0.599 acres from Urban Residential Minimum One-Sixth Acre with Mobile Home Housing (R6M) to Urban Residential Minimum One-Half Acre with Conventional Housing (R2C) to permit one single-family detached residence. The property is located west of C-575 and north of CR 622 in the Nobleton Area. The applicant is Toms Oasis, LLC. The Planning and Zoning Special Master recommended approval, and the Board of County Commissioners approved the rezoning. No public comment was received. [case LU26-000015] Amendment of the boundary line of Village Community Development District No. 9, adding 9.7 acres MOL. Staff recommended approval. The Board of County Commissioners decision is not explicitly stated in this portion of the document, but the item is listed on the agenda for July 14, 2026. [LOTS 58, 59, AND 60, BLOCK “A”, WITHLACOOCHEE HEIGHTS SUBDIVISION, AND AN UNDIVIDED INTEREST FOR INGRESS AND EGRESS IN LOT 70, BLOCK A, AND THE NORTH 150 FT. OF THE EAST 200 FT. OF BLOCK H, AND LOT 19, BLOCK 3, WITHLACOOCHEE HEIGHTS SUBDIVISION, AS RECORDED IN PLAT BOOK 3, PAGES(S) 43; case ZON26-000020] Rezoning application ZON26-000020 was approved to change the zoning from R6M to Urban Residential Minimum One-Half Acre with Conventional Housing (R2C). The applicant sought to place a site-built residence on the parcel, increasing the minimum parcel size to one-half acre. The property changed hands in 2024, with the new owner seeking development. Staff recommended approval, finding the application in compliance with the Land Development Code and Comprehensive Plan. The rezoning addresses a personal need, not a community need, but is deemed more appropriate for the desired housing while remaining consistent with surrounding properties. [G16-005; case LU26-000015] Amendment of the boundary line of Village Community Development District No. 9 to add 9.7 acres MOL (parcel G16-005) for the construction of thirty-seven (37) additional dwelling units and associated infrastructure. Staff recommended approval, finding the request in compliance with Chapter 190 F.S. and Sumter County Land Development Code and Comprehensive Plan. The application was heard by the City of Wildwood City Commission on June 22, 2026. [1032 County Road 529A, Lake Panasoffkee, Florida; case UIC Permit 0450206-001-UC / WACS Facility ID 108384] Lake County Board of County Commissioners expressed strong opposition to the proposed Class I Deep Well Injection Permit for the Heart of Florida Landfill (UIC Permit 0450206-001-UC / WACS Facility ID 108384) located at 1032 County Road 529A, Lake Panasoffkee, Florida. Concerns include potential contamination of the potable water supply serving Central Florida, risks of well construction failure, geological faults, induced seismicity, and degradation of confining rock layers. They implore the FDEP to deny the permit, citing limited groundwater resources and the need to protect potential future potable water sources. This document is a regulatory text defining terms and procedures related to underground injection control (UIC) permits, primarily for wells used for waste disposal or fluid injection. It details classifications of injection wells (Class I through Class V), including specific groups within Class V for various purposes like thermal exchange, aquifer recharge, domestic and nondomestic wastewater, mining, stormwater, and storage/recovery. The document outlines requirements for permit processing, general permit conditions, draft permits, public notice procedures, and public comments. It also covers corrective actions for wells that may pose a threat to underground sources of drinking water, mechanical integrity testing, and confidentiality of information. Specific definitions are provided for numerous terms such as 'aquifer,' 'contaminant,' 'injection well,' 'underground source of drinking water,' and various types of wells and geological formations. The text does not describe specific development projects, applicants, or decisions, but rather establishes the regulatory framework for such activities. This document contains regulatory information regarding Underground Injection Control (UIC) permits, specifically focusing on public meetings, response to public comment, fact sheets, signatories, compliance schedules, permit transfers, modifications, and operational standards for Class I and Class III wells. It details the requirements for permit applications, construction, operation, and monitoring of injection wells, including well construction standards, cementing procedures, and testing protocols. The document also addresses the prohibition of hazardous waste injection and the evaluation of the geologic and hydrologic environment for injection wells. It does not contain information on specific projects, addresses, or developers. This document outlines the regulatory requirements for underground injection wells in Florida, specifically Class I and Class III wells, detailing monitoring, reporting, construction, and abandonment procedures. It specifies background water quality determination, the necessity and placement of monitor wells, and reporting requirements for both construction and operational phases. For Class III wells, it details monitoring of injected fluid characteristics, pressure, flow rate, volume, and adjacent wells. It also covers plugging and abandonment criteria, including methods and financial responsibility. General permitting requirements, including application procedures, engineer/geologist certification, and area of review studies, are also detailed. Finally, it introduces Class V wells, categorizing them into nine groups and referencing applicable federal regulations and construction standards, noting that Class I criteria may be applied to Class V wells if they pose a risk to drinking water sources. Exploratory well permits are also addressed, focusing on information gathering for future injection feasibility. [1032 CR 529A, LAKE PANASOFFKEE, FL 33538; case SW Facility ID #85764, UIC Facility ID #108384, Permit ID: 0161263-014-SO-01] This document is a Warning Letter from the Florida Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP) to Waste Connections, Inc. regarding potential violations at the ACMS Class I Landfill. The letter details observations from an inspection on May 12, 2026, including operational changes not reflected in approved documentation, delayed confirmation resampling for groundwater monitoring, potentially insufficient staffing, leachate system maintenance issues, and failure to provide advance notice for a pressure test. The document also includes an inspection checklist detailing compliance with various landfill operation and maintenance requirements, noting several areas of concern and current violations related to groundwater monitoring, operational procedures, erosion control, leachate management, and stormwater management. The facility is required to update its operation plan and address identified issues. [County Road 607B area, including County Roads 607D and 607E] Sumter County is requesting technical assistance from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers' Flood Plain Management Services (FPMS) Program for the County Road 607B area, including County Roads 607D and 607E. The area has experienced recurring flooding, and previous drainage system improvements and proposed stormwater retention ponds have been inadequate or infeasible. The county seeks a watershed-level evaluation to identify flood risk reduction and stormwater management alternatives. Contact Matthew Tadlock, Assistant Public Works Director, for more information. Sumter County has received conditional approval from CoAEMSP to begin paramedic cohorts as a satellite campus for Lake Tech. The first official day of class for the SUMTER cohort is July 31, 2026, and will run for 12 months. Logistics such as ID badges, books, and IT equipment are being finalized. The first lecture is scheduled for August 3, 2026. Public Resources Advisory Group (PRAG) has entered into a task order with Sumter County to provide advisory services for the evaluation and execution of paying off the County's outstanding Capital Improvement Revenue Bonds, Series 2015B. The project is expected to conclude with the redemption of the bonds on August 19, 2026. PRAG's fees will not exceed $5,500. [U.S. 301 (State Road 35) from County Road 470 to Florida’s Turnpike; case FPID Nos.: 430132-2, 430132-4 & 430132-5] The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) is undertaking improvements to U.S. 301 (State Road 35) in Sumter County, from County Road 470 to Florida's Turnpike. The project involves widening U.S. 301 to two lanes in each direction with a grassed median, adding a shared-use path, installing traffic signals, and constructing a roundabout. Project 430132-2 (C.R. 470 to Industrial Park Drive) is scheduled for construction funding in spring 2027. Project 430132-5 (Warm Springs Avenue to Florida's Turnpike) is scheduled for construction funding in late summer 2027. Advanced land clearing for 430132-2 is planned for later in 2026, with right of way acquisition for 430132-2 anticipated to be complete by the end of 2026 and for 430132-5 in early 2027. [8154 CR 330, Bushnell, FL; case CE2020-0373] Arthur and Karen Klaiber were found in violation of Sumter County Code Section 13-611(e) for using an RV as a second residence for longer than 5 days within a 60-day period at 8154 CR 330, Bushnell, FL (Parcel ID: H30-001). A lien was recorded on April 21, 2021 (OR 3983 PG 558). The Klaibers sought to resolve the lien for a loan refinance, claiming the property was always compliant and disputing notice. County records indicate multiple notices were sent, posted, and refused. The property was confirmed compliant on May 15, 2025. The Klaibers have been argumentative and uncooperative, threatening lawsuits. A settlement plan was proposed but the Klaibers' attorney is no longer retained, and they will appear before the Board of County Commissioners. [8154 CR 330, Bushnell, FL 33513; 3687 CR405W, Lake Panasoffkee, FL 33538; case CE2020-0373; 2026-CC-000358] This record details a code enforcement case against Arthur and Karen Klaiber for using recreational vehicles as a temporary second residence for longer than the permitted five days in a sixty-day period. The violation was observed on multiple dates in October and November 2020, exceeding the allowed time. A hearing was held on January 28, 2021, where the respondents were not present. The Special Master found the property in violation and ordered correction by February 27, 2021, with daily fines of $25.00 and staff costs to commence if not corrected. An Affidavit of Non-Compliance was filed on March 2, 2021, indicating the violation persisted. An Order Imposing Penalty/Lien was issued, establishing a daily fine of $25.00 starting February 27, 2021, and noting that failure to comply would result in a lien against the property. Correspondence from Karen Klaiber indicates a neighbor dispute and claims of receiving a letter of compliance for a previous case, while also expressing intent to refuse further notices and complain about neighbors. Later correspondence in July 2026 from Sumter Code Enforcement to Karen Klaiber references three code cases against her, with CE2020-0373 marked as 'Compliant and lien unpaid'. The correspondence also discusses waiver of fines and potential litigation. Separately, a case involving the Estate of Charlene R. Garris (Case No. 2026-CC-000358) resulted in Sumter County taking ownership of the property at 3687 CR405W, Lake Panasoffkee, FL 33538, due to foreclosure for unpaid fines and costs totaling $41,305.23. This property is noted to be potentially occupied by squatters and has an encroaching trailer on an adjacent property owned by Debra P. Bryant. [3687 CR 405W, Lake Panasoffkee, Florida 33538; case 2026-CC-000358] This document pertains to a Certificate of Title for a property sold in Sumter County, Florida, as part of a legal action. The property was sold to Sumter County, Florida. The document also includes payment registers for Sumter County Commissioners, detailing various expenditures for services and supplies, but does not specify any new construction or development projects. A separate entry notes a criminal case with restitution ordered and probation terms, but no direct business opportunity for contractors. This document is a payment register from the Sumter Board of Commissioners detailing various payments made to vendors. It does not contain information about specific construction projects, zoning changes, or development applications. The entries are primarily for services, supplies, and utilities. Payment to C.W. Roberts Contracting, Inc. for Hot Mix Asphalt on 06/22/26, totaling $109.82. Payment to Kimley-Horn and Assoc, Inc. for C-466@C475N RNDABT on 06/22/26, totaling $4,429.16. Payment to Outer Image Inc for Signage New Sheriff's Train on 06/22/26, totaling $3,200.00. Payments to Cintas Corporation No 2 for PW UNIFORMS, LP LIB MATS, AN SVCS UNIFORMS, and AN SVCS MATS on 06/22/26, totaling $177.03. Payments to Suburban Propane-1159 for PROPANE on 06/22/26, totaling $372.33. Payment to Andrew Lee for REIMB PROTECTIVE FOOTWEAR on 06/22/26, totaling $100.00. Payment to Toshiba Business Solutions (USA) for Copy Mach Annual Maint on 06/22/26, totaling $35.74. Payment to Safari Micro Inc for Ruckus ICX 7550-24F on 06/22/26, totaling $8,172.28. Payment to Ricky Rescue Training Academy for Fire Training Courses on 06/22/26, totaling $500.00. Payments to Reach Media Network for Media Plyr Sftwre and Reach Media Supp on 06/22/26, totaling $2,269.14. Payment to Osburn Associates Inc for Sign Sheeting Ink Asst on 06/22/26, totaling $5,564.50. Payment to TECO for services on 06/22/26, totaling $118.81. Payments to Americas Title Corp for O&E Rep for S.Williams on 06/22/26, totaling $350.00. Payment to McKesson Medical-Surgical Government Sol for Medical Supplies on 06/22/26, totaling $238.69. Payment to Robert P Smith for FFMIA CONF on 06/22/26, totaling $90.00. Payments to First Citizens Bank and Trust Company for Lease Charges on 06/22/26, totaling $1,110.32. Payment to American Welding and Gas Inc for Med Oxygen Tanks Rent on 06/22/26, totaling $123.76. Payments to Morrison Property Service LLC for CR 204 TREE TRIMMING, CR 466 & CR 462 TREE TRIMMING, and CR 462 TREE TRIMMING on 06/22/26, totaling $48,586.69. Payment to All American Trailer Connection Inc for Flatbed and Install on 06/22/26, totaling $5,560.11. Payments to Clerk of Circuit Court for REC ORDER IMP PENALTY on 06/25/26, totaling $54.00. Payment to Ing ReliaStar Life Ins Co for services on 06/25/26, totaling $972.50. Payment to Professional Firefighters of SC Local 53 for UNION DUES on 06/25/26, totaling $2,730.00. Payments to City of Webster for services on 06/25/26, totaling $3,152.22. Payments to Duke Energy for services on 06/25/26, totaling $2,520.60. Payments to Lake Panasoffkee Water Assn for services on 06/25/26, totaling $84.20. Payments to Sheriff of Sumter Co. for LAW ENF services on 06/25/26, totaling $92,289.92. Payments to SECO Energy for services on 06/25/26, totaling $117,854.53. Payments to Tri-Co Communications Inc. for Pub Safety Radio Rep on 06/25/26, totaling $1,117.35. Payments to Waste Management Inc of FL for services on 06/25/26, totaling $1,089.36. Payment to Thomson Reuters West for Westlaw Sub on 06/25/26, totaling $2,548.46. Payments to A-Line Fire & Safety Inc for FIRE ALARM SVC CALL, FIRE MONITORING SVC CALL, ACCESS SVC CALL, EMERG AFTER HRS SVC, FIRE SVC CALL, SVC CALL CLERK/PURCH, FIRE ALARM SYS ANN TEST&INSP, ALARM SVC CALL JAIL, FIRE SVC CALL COURTHOUSE, Fire Panel Replace COURTHOUSE, and SEMI ANN INSP N & S PUB SAFETY on 06/25/26, totaling $9,226.26. Payments to Galls, LLC for Uniforms on 06/25/26, totaling $345.79. Payment to Charter Communications Operating LLC for services on 06/25/26, totaling $240.00. Payment to Patterson Veterinary Supply, Inc for Medication on 06/25/26, totaling $977.47. Payments to Municipal Equipment Co for SCBA Masks on 06/25/26, totaling $2,124.20. Payment to C.W. Roberts Contracting, Inc for Hot Mix Asphalt on 06/25/26, totaling $4,730.05. Payments to Kimley-Horn and Assoc, Inc for CENTRAL PKWY WIDEN, LK PAN PED ROUTING, SC MISC SVS, SOE SEWER CONV, C466-A IMPROVEMENT, SR44&C470 SIGNAL, MORSE BLVD&SR44, C470 EXTENSION PES, and C-311 USACE PERMIT on 06/25/26, totaling $73,479.25. Payments to Bound Tree Medical LLC for MEDICAL SUPP on 06/25/26, totaling $6,481.29. Payment to North Sumter County Utility for services on 06/25/26, totaling $362.17. Payments to T-Mobile for services on 06/25/26, totaling $783.92. Payment to Kyocera Document Solutions for Lease Charges on 06/25/26, totaling $1,339.46. Payment to Verizon Wireless for services on 06/25/26, totaling $149.85. Payments to Verizon Wireless for services on 06/25/26, totaling $6,161.18. Payment to FedEx for SHIPPING on 06/25/26, totaling $34.67. Payment to Gov't Finance Officers Assn for CERT OF ACHIEV FY25 on 06/25/26, totaling $725.00. Payment to Uline for Storage Bins on 06/25/26, totaling $460.33. Payments to Cintas Corporation No 2 for BUSHNELL LIB MATS and COURTHOUSE MATS on 06/25/26, totaling $19.88. Payments to Amazon for WATER COOLERS, TWL DISPENSER, Chair Mats, Adhes Photo Corn, Spray Paint, and Siphon Hose on 06/25/26, totaling $615.38. Payment to Directv for services on 06/25/26, totaling $44.67. Payment to Motorola Solutions, Inc for Smtrvl Rdio Twr Amp on 06/25/26, totaling $17,143.75. Payments to Motorola Solutions, Inc for Body Camera Sftwr, Astro Sftwr Supp, and Replace Battery Pk on 06/25/26, totaling $32,474.70. Payments to Ricky Rescue Training Academy for Fire Training Courses on 06/25/26, totaling $450.00. Payment to Canarx Group Inc for Prescription Claims on 06/25/26, totaling $1,907.92. Payments to Pharmalink Inc for Expired Med Disposal on 06/25/26, totaling $1,163.22. Payments to HC Code of Florida, LLC for Code Enf Insp on 06/25/26, totaling $3,495.25. Payment to Deborah Snyder for TRANSIT TRAIN CONF on 06/25/26, totaling $19.00. Payment to Occupational Health Centers of the South for Administration on 06/25/26, totaling $354.00. Payments to Planned Pethood of Pasco, Inc for Veterinary Services on 06/25/26, totaling $14,653.00. Payments to McKesson Medical-Surgical Government Sol for Medical Supplies on 06/25/26, totaling $4,926.80. Payment to Quality Pavement Repair (QPR) for Cold Mix Asphalt on 06/25/26, totaling $1,350.00. Payment to Christna Morrison for FFMA CONFERENCE on 06/25/26, totaling $93.00. Payment to Alfka, LLC for TTC / MOT Exams on 06/25/26, totaling $380.00. Payment to Angela J Rex for FGFOA CONF on 06/25/26, totaling $38.00. Payment to Fire-Dex,GW LLC DBA Gear Wash for PPE Gear Repair on 06/25/26, totaling $860.25. Payments to A Generator Guy for FUEL TANK INSP&TEST and SVC TECH LABOR on 06/25/26, totaling $1,869.44. Payment to Matthew Tadlock for TRANSIT CONF on 06/25/26, totaling $49.11. Payments to First Citizens Bank and Trust Company for Lease Charges on 06/25/26, totaling $315.03. Payment to RCN Technologies for Cradlepoint Netcloud Supp on 06/25/26, totaling $8,234.42. Payments to Custom Apparel Inc for Safety Vest - Fuel Tax and Polo Shirts -AN SVCS on 06/25/26, totaling $250.83. Payment to M C Dean Inc for REPLACE EM BALLAST SCSC NORTH on 06/25/26, totaling $272.81. Payments to Idexx Distribution Inc for Veterinary Diag Testing on 06/25/26, totaling $41.24. Payment to American Welding and Gas Inc for Medical OxyTanks Rent on 06/25/26, totaling $179.59. Payment to Brittany Marie Doussan for FGFOA CONF on 06/25/26, totaling $49.00. Payment to Cooper Cavanaugh for STATION FLOATING on 06/25/26, totaling $28.93. Payment to Daniel Crooks for EMS ADVISORY COUN on 06/25/26, totaling $126.00. Payment to Likitha Boora for FFMA CONFERENCE on 06/25/26, totaling $173.00. Payment to Bulldog Sitework LLC for Storm Pipe Replace Proj #3 on 06/25/26, totaling $84,587.15. Payment to Dale McCollum for CVSOA TRAINING on 06/25/26, totaling $90.00. Payment to Delta Dental Insurance Company for DENTAL ACH on 06/15/26, totaling $8,609.90. Payment to Delta Dental Insurance Company for DENTAL ACH on 06/22/26, totaling $6,714.71. Payment to Civicplus LLC for CivicPlus Annual Renewal on 06/26/26, totaling $20,779.59. Payment to Empower for PAYROLL DEDUCTION on 06/26/26, totaling $5,967.33. Payment to My Florida County for PAYROLL DEDUCTION on 06/26/26, totaling $1,384.63. Payments to Employee Benefits Corporation for FSA & HRA claims on various dates between 06/09/26 and 06/24/26, totaling $10,134.13. Payment to Fla Retirement System for JUNE 2026 EFT PMT on 06/26/26, totaling $504,182.52. [215 Gloria Rowe Hayward Way, Board Meeting Room, Sumterville, FL 33585] This document contains multiple entries from a Check/NOD Register and an Executive Summary regarding a Tourism Development Plan. The Check/NOD Register lists numerous individuals with associated check/NOD numbers and amounts, indicating financial transactions. The Executive Summary details the Sumter County Board of County Commissioners' consideration of adopting a Tourism Development Plan and establishing a Tourism Development Tax. The plan aims to increase tourism by promoting ecotourism, agritourism, historical sites, and the unique attractions of The Villages® community. A public hearing is scheduled for July 28, 2026, to consider the plan and tax. The document also includes information about the Sumter County Affordable Housing Advisory Committee, its purpose, membership requirements, and current members. The Sumter County Board of County Commissioners is seeking to fill three vacancies on the Construction Industry Licensing/Fire Code Board of Appeals. This board evaluates and approves/disapproves contractors for local licensing, acts as a hearing board for complaints against licensed contractors, disciplines contractors when warranted, and hears reports of unlicensed contractor activity. Vacant positions are for an Architect (term 11/15/2025 - 11/15/2028), Fire Protection Contracting (term 11/15/2025 - 11/15/2028), and General Contractor (term 11/15/2025 - 11/15/2028). The Sumter County Board of County Commissioners is seeking to fill one vacancy on the Industrial Development Authority. This authority acts as a 'Clearinghouse' for Industrial Revenue Bonds. The vacant seat (Seat 2) has a term from 7/10/2025 to 7/10/2029. Members must be residents and electors of Sumter County. The Sumter County Board of County Commissioners is seeking to fill two vacancies on the Library Technology Advisory Board (LTAB). The LTAB formulates recommendations to the Library Single Administrative Head, County Administrator, and the Board of County Commissioners for improving technology services for the county-wide library system. The vacant positions are for At-Large Members with terms from 10/1/2025 to 9/30/2027. The Sumter County Board of County Commissioners is seeking to fill six vacancies on the Public Safety Coordinating Council. This council is established by Florida Statute 951.26 and may also serve as the Planning Council under Florida Statute 394.657. The council assesses detention facility populations, formulates recommendations for facility capabilities, and assesses the availability of various intervention and rehabilitation programs. Vacancies include: DCF Mental Health Representative, Consumer of Mental Health Services, Consumer of Community-Based Treatment Services, Consumer of Substance Abuse Services, Family Member of Consumer of Treatment Services, and Director of Detention Facility of Juvenile Justice. Terms for some positions are four years, from 11/22/2024 to 11/22/2028. The Sumter County Board of County Commissioners is seeking to fill two vacancies on the Tourist Development Council (TDC). The TDC's role is to prepare and submit a plan for tourist development to the Board, including anticipated tax revenue, tax district, and proposed uses of revenue. The county previously repealed its Tourist Development Tax Ordinance but has discussed re-establishing it. The vacant seats are for an RV/Motel Owner (term expiration 11/2028) and an RV/Motel Owner (term expiration 11/2030). The Sumter County Board of County Commissioners is seeking to fill one vacancy for a Citizen Member (homestead property owner, appointed by BOCC) on the Value Adjustment Board (VAB). The VAB hears administrative and judicial reviews of property taxes. The terms for VAB members vary based on hearing schedules. The vacant position requires the appointee to own homestead property within the county and not be a member or employee of any taxing authority, nor represent property owners in tax reviews. [case A-18] This document details two separate actions by the Sumter County Board of County Commissioners. The first is a Budget Amendment (A-18) for FY 2025/2026, which involves adjustments to various funds including the General Fund, SHIP Program Funds, Radio Communications Fund, SC Road Construction District Impact Fund, Debt Services Fund, Sumter Fire & EMS Fund, and Capital Outlay Fund. The second action is an Amendment and Restatement of the Financial Policies, which proposes removing the 5% minimum requirement for reserves for contingencies and cash carry forward, and setting the cash carry forward reserve at no greater than ten percent of the General Fund operating budget. Both actions are recommended for approval. Sumter County Mosquito Control Program is seeking approval for its Tentative Detailed Work Plan Budget for FY27. The budget includes expenditures for personal services, operating expenses, and chemicals, funded by Ad Valorem taxes, state grants, and interest earnings. The total recommended budget is $580,127.50. [C 462 at Inspiration Drive] Sumter County Board of County Commissioners is reviewing purchase requisitions exceeding $25,000 for approval. These include software renewals and maintenance contracts for Microsoft, Motorola, Dell, Zendesk, RapidSOS, PacketViper, and NG9-1-1. Additionally, there are requisitions for courthouse replacement furniture, signalization improvements at C 462 at Inspiration Drive, and re-roofing the Bushnell Gym Building. This document contains multiple unrelated agenda items for the Sumter County Board of County Commissioners meeting on July 14, 2026. It includes requisitions for various projects, a resolution for bond redemption, surplus property declarations, and proposed budgets for dependent districts. Specific projects include pole barn construction, re-roofing, fencing, chiller fan replacement, demolition/reconstruction, and community resurfacing. [case FSREV 00030082] Requisition for industry incentive for Charlotte Pipe and Foundry. [Bushnell Campus; case FSREV 00030083] Requisition for a pole barn for the Sheriff's Department at the Bushnell Campus. [Wahoo Community Building; case FSREV 00030084] Requisition for re-roofing the Wahoo Community Building. [Bushnell Campus; case FSREV 00030090] Requisition to install fencing for the Sheriff's Department at the Bushnell Campus. [North Public Safety Center; case FSREV 00030094] Requisition for chiller fan and wiring harness replacements at the North Public Safety Center. [case FSREV 00030104] Requisition for SHIP Demolition/Reconstruction Project for Michael Owens. [case FSREV 00030106] Requisition for SHIP Demolition/Reconstruction Project for Juanita Williams. [The Villages Community; case FSREV 00030111] Requisition for The Villages Community Resurfacing Project. [J16A065] Declaration of surplus and listing for sale of Parcel J16A065 with Smith and Smith Realty. [case RESOLUTION NO. 2026-____] Resolution authorizing and directing the early payment and redemption of the County’s Capital Improvement Revenue Bonds, Series 2015B. [case Resolution 2026-09] Proposed Fiscal Year 2026/2027 Budget for the North Sumter County Utility Dependent District (NSCUDD). [case Resolution 2026-06] Proposed Fiscal Year 2026/2027 Budget for the Villages Public Safety Department Dependent District (VPSDDD). [N24-042; case 01138946] Purchase and Sale Agreement with Christopher S. Thompson for Parcel N24-042, a 1.66-acre property adjacent to the Sumter County Fairgrounds, to support the Fairgrounds Strategic Plan. [7854 State Road 471, Bushnell, Florida 33513; case CB26US049759-1 (CBRE File No.)] This document is an appraisal report for the Thompson Property located at 7854 State Road 471, Bushnell, Florida. The property is a 1.66-acre tract improved with a single-family manufactured residence (1,296 sq ft, 3 bed, 2 bath, built 2000) and ancillary improvements including a pole barn, metal storage building, shed, pump house, fencing, and gravel drive. The property is zoned RR1 (High Density Rural Residential - 1). The highest and best use is considered to be residential development. The appraised market value as of June 3, 2026, is $300,000. The report details the scope of work, area and neighborhood analysis, site and improvements analysis, zoning, tax data, highest and best use determination, and the sales comparison approach, which concluded the value. The document also outlines contractual provisions related to an escrow agreement between Sumter County and the seller, Christopher S. Thompson, with The Hogan Law Firm, LLC serving as the Escrow Agent. [J12-029] This document contains information about four separate residential property sales in Sumter County, Florida, and details a potential land acquisition by Sumter County for roadway improvements. The residential sales include manufactured residences at various addresses. The land acquisition involves Sumter County negotiating to purchase approximately 4.921 acres from 470 Land, LLC (parcel J12-029) for stormwater and drainage facilities related to the widening of Central Parkway. The county's initial appraisal valued the land at $789,000, while the seller's counteroffer was $2,500,000. Negotiations led to a purchase price of $1,000,000 in a purchase and sale agreement, with the seller later providing a counteroffer of $2,350,000. The county's Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) previously considered options including accepting the $2,500,000 counteroffer, making a counteroffer of $1,880,470, or proceeding with eminent domain for $712,508.10. The BOCC opted for a $1,000,000 counteroffer, which was formalized in an agreement. The seller's latest counteroffer is $2,350,000. [2199 E C-48, Bushnell, FL 33513; case 4978-664] Sale of a manufactured residence. Property includes 1.00 acre of land. Residence built in 1997, 1,248 sq ft, 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, average condition, with an attached 2-car carport. [5133 County Road 318C, Bushnell, FL 33513; case 4975-279] Sale of a manufactured residence. Property includes 2.50 acres of land. Residence built in 1985, 1,456 sq ft, 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, average condition. Also includes 3 sheds/utility buildings, 2 carports, and a greenhouse. [5451 County Road 573, Center Hill, FL 33514; case 4853/689] Sale of a manufactured residence. Property includes 1.50 acres of land. Residence is 1,404 sq ft, built in 1996, average condition. Also includes an 1,800 sq ft workshop/storage building constructed in 1998. [13021 County Road 721, Webster, FL 33597; case 4828/655] Sale of a manufactured residence. Property includes 2.66 acres of land. Residence built in 2007, 1,232 sq ft, 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, average condition. Also includes multiple utility and storage buildings. [Southeast 1/4 of the Southeast 1/4 of Section 12, Township 20 South, Range 22 East, Sumter County, Florida] This document details the closing obligations for a property transaction between 470 Land LLC (Seller) and Sumter County (Buyer). The property is located in Sumter County, Florida, within the Southeast 1/4 of the Southeast 1/4 of Section 12, Township 20 South, Range 22 East. The parcel size is approximately 4.921 acres (214,378 square feet). The document outlines the specific documents to be executed by both parties at closing, the allocation of closing costs, and provisions for prorations, risk of loss, default, and attorneys' fees. It also specifies the escrow agent and procedure. The document does not mention any zoning changes or specific project development plans beyond the description of the land parcel itself and a note regarding instructions for a future 'pond site'. No public comment or stakeholder sentiment is included. This document is an engagement letter between Carr, Riggs & Ingram, LLC (CRI) and Sumter County Finance Division for professional audit services. The engagement covers fiscal years 2026 through 2029. CRI will perform audits of the financial statements for the County and its Constitutional Officers, as well as supplementary information. The total budget impact is $1,358,250 over the four years, funded by the General Fund. The engagement is a continuation of a long-standing contract and is required by Florida Statute 218.39. [The Gloria Rowe Hayward Sumter County Service Center] Sumter County Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) is ratifying an agreement for one-way live streaming of its meetings, including designated committees and dependent boards, from The Gloria Rowe Hayward Sumter County Service Center. The Clerk of Court will provide the livestream service. The agreement is effective on or before July 28, 2026. [C 466 at C 475 N Roundabout; case ITB # 006-0-2024/RS, FPN: 449234-1-58-01] Sumter County BOCC is approving Change Order #3 for the C 466 at C 475N Roundabout LAP Project with C.W. Roberts Contracting, Inc. The change order adds $15,174.85 to the contract price and extends the contract duration by 3 days. The additional costs are for temporary light plants ($10,640.80) for nighttime safety during a detour and adjustments for project overrun/underrun quantities ($4,534.05). An additional 3 days are added for the Memorial Day holiday. [CR-466/CR-475 Roundabout; case FIN: 449234-1-58-01, FAP No.: D524079B (for light plants); ITB 001-0-2026/RS, FPID: 447408-1-54-01 (for Resurfacing Project)] CWR Contracting, Inc. requested additional compensation of $10,640.80 for furnishing, operating, and maintaining temporary light plants. This was necessitated by traffic control requirements and project phasing constraints during Phase 2 of the CR-466/CR-475 Roundabout project. The need for temporary lighting arose because permanent lighting installation by SECO was delayed due to the sequence of construction and the use of a temporary roadway, which precluded SECO's access until Phase 3. The request was submitted to DRMP, the Project Administrator. The total estimated cost for this additional work, including markups, is $10,640.80. Separately, CWR Contracting, Inc. was awarded the Sumter County The Villages Community Resurfacing Project (ITB 001-0-2026/RS) for $2,575,572.00, with a contract effective date of July 14, 2026, and a term of 90 calendar days from the start of construction. [319 E. Anderson Avenue, Bushnell, FL 33513; case ITB 001-0-2026/RS] This document details the bid process and contract terms for the Sumter County The Villages Community Resurfacing Project. C.W. Roberts Contracting Inc. submitted a bid of $2,575,572.00 for the project, which involves milling existing asphalt pavement, resurfacing with Superpave asphalt, and pavement markings. The bid was submitted on June 25, 2026, with the project identified by ITB # 001-0-2026/RS and FPID: 447408-1-54-01. The contract terms cover independent contractor status, force majeure, attorney's fees, jurisdiction in Sumter County, Florida, assignment, compliance with laws, E-Verify requirements, conflict of interest, corporate status, default, dispute resolution, and other standard contractual clauses. The bid form outlines specific pay items including mobilization, maintenance of traffic, stormwater pollution prevention, reworking and new limerock base, milling, asphalt paving, performance turf, and painted pavement markings.

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