05/12/2026 Minutes
Board of County Commissioners Regular Meeting · 2026-05-12 · minutes
This document details the minutes of the Citrus County Board of County Commissioners meeting held on May 12, 2026. Several items were approved, including various proclamations, consent agenda items, bids for services and equipment, agreements, and resolutions. Key business opportunities include agreements for integrated supplies, mowing and trimming services, asphalt and concrete mix, heavy construction equipment, continuing engineering services for a traffic signal, EMS billing, digital billboard advertising, emergency alert systems, mowing services for county buildings, a health department memorandum of agreement, a public transit block grant, fuel farm replacement, right-of-way dedication, a sanitary sewer rehabilitation grant, reassignment of development rights for watermain extensions and septic to sewer projects, and authorization for temporary boat ramp closures. A moratorium on data centers was also directed to be prepared for the next meeting. Public comment was received on various issues, including the Betz Farm contract cancellation and the jail contract.
Agenda items
- 1. 04282026 RM MINUTES
- 1. 05_12_26_25B_CitrusSpringsWaterlines
- Utilities (Sub)
- General Contractor
- Site Prep, Grading & Hardscape
- Building & Industrial Supply
- 1. ALS Awareness Month May 2026
- Ranching & Livestock
- Full-Service Restaurant
- Quick-Service Restaurant
- BBQ & Smokehouse
- Food Service (Other)
- Food & Beverage Distribution
- 1. AssetActivityForm-Barracuda610
- Legal Services
- Title & Settlement Services
- 1. EMS Week 2026
- Government Authority
- Religious & Civic Organization
- 1. Hospital Week May 10-16 2026
- Religious & Civic Organization
- Marketing & Advertising
- 1. I am the Chair of the Board of County Commissioners of Citrus County, Florida, which is the
- 1. I am the Chair of the Board of County Commissioners of Citrus County, Florida, which is the
- 1. I am the Chair of the Board of County Commissioners of Citrus County, Florida, which is the
- 1. International Beef Month 2026
- Ranching & Livestock
- 1. Preliminary Budget Hearing Wednesday, July 22, 2026, Governing Body of the
- Government Authority
- 1. Preliminary Budget Hearing Wednesday, July 22, 2026, Governing Body of the
- 1. Preliminary Budget Hearing: Wednesday, July 22, 2026, Governing Body of the
- Government Authority
- 1. Regular Meeting, May 12, 2026, at 1:00 PM, Citrus County Courthouse, Room
- 1. Regular Meeting, May 26, 2026, at 1:00 PM, Citrus County Courthouse, Room 100,
- 1. Regular Meeting, May 26, 2026, at 1:00 PM, Citrus County Courthouse, Room 100,
- 1. _doc_20260504141645
- 2. 05_12_26_24A Citrus Springs 2024 Waterline
- Utilities (Sub)
- Site Prep, Grading & Hardscape
- Building & Industrial Supply
- 2. On July 23, 2024 the Board of County Commissioners filed in the public records, OR Book 3487
- Utilities (Sub)
- Site Prep, Grading & Hardscape
- Engineering & Architecture
- 2. On July 25, 2023 the Board of County Commissioners filed in the public records, OR Book
- 2. On July 29,2025 the Board of County Commissioners filed in the public records, OR Book 3589
- 2. Regular Meeting, May 26, 2026, at 1:00 PM, Citrus County Courthouse, Room
- 2. Regular Meeting, Thursday, June 11, 2026, at 1:00 PM, Citrus County Courthouse,
- 2. Regular Meeting, Thursday, June 11, 2026, at 1:00 PM, Citrus County Courthouse,
- 2. Tentative Budget Hearing, Thursday, September 10, 2026, at 5:00pm, Citrus
- 2. Tentative Budget Hearing, Thursday, September 10, 2026, at 5:00pm, Citrus
- 2. Tentative Budget Hearing: Thursday, September 10, 2026, at 5:01PM, Citrus
- 3. 05_12_26_23A_CitrusSpringsWaterlines
- 3. Final Budget, Monday, September 21, 2026, at 5:01pm, Citrus County Courthouse,
- 3. Final Budget, Monday, September 21, 2026, at 5:01pm, Citrus County Courthouse,
- Government Authority
- 3. Final Budget: Monday, September 21, 2026, at 5:01PM, Citrus County
- 3. Regular Meeting, Monday, June 22, 2026, at 1:00 PM, Citrus County Courthouse,
- 3. Regular Meeting, Monday, June 22, 2026, at 1:00 PM, Citrus County Courthouse,
- 3. Regular Meeting, Thursday, June 11, 2026, at 1:00PM, Citrus County
- 3. The Board wishes to release the lien on the following property as the records show the
- 3. The Board wishes to release the lien on the following property as the records show the
- 3. The Board wishes to release the lien on the following property as the records show the
- 4. The Board does hereby release the assessment liens referenced above.
- 4. The Board does hereby release the assessment liens referenced above.
- B. PROCLAMATIONS & AWARDS
- B. PROCLAMATIONS & AWARDS
- B. PROCLAMATIONS & AWARDS
- C. CONSENT
- C. CONSENT
- C. CONSENT
- D. OPEN TO THE PUBLIC
- E. REGULAR BUSINESS
- Building & Industrial Supply
- General Contractor
- Construction (Other)
- Office & Business Support Services
- Durable Goods Wholesale
- E. REGULAR BUSINESS
- Engineering & Architecture
- Business Consulting
- Office & Business Support Services
- E. REGULAR BUSINESS
- Building & Industrial Supply
- Site Prep, Grading & Hardscape
- Concrete & Masonry
- General Contractor
- Equipment & Vehicle Rental
- Construction (Other)
- F. OUTSTANDING COMMISSION ITEMS
- F. OUTSTANDING COMMISSION ITEMS
- F. OUTSTANDING COMMISSION ITEMS
- G. COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR - STEVE L. HOWARD
- G. LEGISLATIVE UPDATES
- G. LEGISLATIVE UPDATES
- H. COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR - STEVE L. HOWARD
- H. COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR - STEVE L. HOWARD
- H. PRESENTATIONS/PUBLIC HEARINGS
- General Contractor
- Utilities (Sub)
- Building & Industrial Supply
- Engineering & Architecture
- Landscaping & Lawn Service
- Site Prep, Grading & Hardscape
- Concrete & Masonry
- Electrical
- HVAC & Climate Control
- Plumbing
- Roofing
- Drywall & Insulation
- Painting & Flooring
- Windows, Doors & Glass
- I. ADVISORY BOARD NOMINATIONS & APPOINTMENTS
- I. PRESENTATIONS/PUBLIC HEARINGS
- I. PRESENTATIONS/PUBLIC HEARINGS
- J. ADVISORY BOARD NOMINATIONS & APPOINTMENTS
- J. ADVISORY BOARD NOMINATIONS & APPOINTMENTS
- J. COMMISSIONER REBECCA BAYS - DISTRICT 4
- K. COMMISSIONER HOLLY L. DAVIS - DISTRICT 5
- K. COMMISSIONER REBECCA BAYS - DISTRICT 4
- K. COMMISSIONER REBECCA BAYS - DISTRICT 4
- L. 2ND VICE CHAIR JEFF KINNARD D.C. - DISTRICT 1
- L. COMMISSIONER HOLLY L. DAVIS - DISTRICT 5
- Real Estate Development
- General Contractor
- Site Prep, Grading & Hardscape
- Building & Industrial Supply
- Engineering & Architecture
- Appraisal & Inspection
- Title & Settlement Services
- L. COMMISSIONER HOLLY L. DAVIS - DISTRICT 5
- M. 1ST VICE CHAIR JANET BAREK- DISTRICT 3
- M. 2ND VICE CHAIR JEFF KINNARD D.C. - DISTRICT 1
- Government Authority
- M. 2ND VICE CHAIR JEFF KINNARD D.C. - DISTRICT 1
- Legal Services
- Office & Business Support Services
- N. 1ST VICE CHAIR JANET BAREK- DISTRICT 3
- N. 1ST VICE CHAIR JANET BAREK- DISTRICT 3
- N. CHAIR DIANA FINEGAN - DISTRICT 2
- O. CHAIR DIANA FINEGAN - DISTRICT 2
- General Contractor
- Engineering & Architecture
- Building & Industrial Supply
- Legal Services
- O. CHAIR DIANA FINEGAN - DISTRICT 2
- Legal Services
- Engineering & Architecture
- Site Prep, Grading & Hardscape
- General Contractor
- Concrete & Masonry
- Electrical
- HVAC & Climate Control
- Plumbing
- Roofing
- Drywall & Insulation
- Painting & Flooring
- Windows, Doors & Glass
- Building & Industrial Supply
- Real Estate Development
- O. COUNTY ATTORNEY DENISE A. DYMOND LYN
- P. COUNTY ATTORNEY DENISE A. DYMOND LYN
- P. COUNTY ATTORNEY DENISE A. DYMOND LYN
- P. OPEN TO THE PUBLIC
- S. UPCOMING WORKSHOPS AND SPECIAL MEETINGS
- T. PUBLIC HEARINGS
- General Contractor
- Site Prep, Grading & Hardscape
- Building & Industrial Supply
- Real Estate Development
- Engineering & Architecture
- Grocery & Convenience
- Full-Service Restaurant
- T. UPCOMING WORKSHOPS AND SPECIAL MEETINGS
- T. UPCOMING WORKSHOPS AND SPECIAL MEETINGS
- U. PUBLIC HEARINGS
- General Contractor
- Site Prep, Grading & Hardscape
- Building & Industrial Supply
- Engineering & Architecture
- Real Estate Development
- Legal Services
- U. PUBLIC HEARINGS
- General Contractor
- Real Estate Development
- Engineering & Architecture
- Building & Industrial Supply
- Landscaping & Lawn Service
- Site Prep, Grading & Hardscape
- Concrete & Masonry
- Electrical
- HVAC & Climate Control
- Plumbing
- Roofing
- Painting & Flooring
- Drywall & Insulation
- Windows, Doors & Glass
- Legal Services
- a. Approve and Authorize the Chairman to execute Quote document and related
- Site Prep, Grading & Hardscape
- Building & Industrial Supply
- Utilities (Sub)
- Trucking & Freight
- Engineering & Architecture
- Real Estate Development
- General Contractor
- a. Approve and Authorize the Chairman to execute Quote document and related
- Site Prep, Grading & Hardscape
- Building & Industrial Supply
- Utilities (Sub)
- General Contractor
- Construction (Other)
- Waste Management
- a. Approve and Authorize the Chairman to execute Work Authorization for DRMP,
- Engineering & Architecture
- General Contractor
- Lighting & Low-Voltage Systems
- Building & Industrial Supply
- a. Approve and Authorize the Chairman to execute Work Authorization for DRMP,
- Engineering & Architecture
- Site Prep, Grading & Hardscape
- Electrical
- Construction (Other)
- a. Approve and Authorize the Chairman to execute the Agreement between Citrus
- Government Authority
- Office & Business Support Services
- Lighting & Low-Voltage Systems
- IT Services & Cybersecurity
- Business Consulting
- a. Approve and Authorize the Chairman to execute the Agreement between Citrus
- a. Approve and authorize the Chair to execute the MS001 CDBG-DR IRP Grant
- a. Approve and authorize the Chair to execute the MS001 CDBG-DR IRP Grant
- a. Approve and authorize the Chairman to accept a Perpetual, Non-Exclusive
- Utilities (Sub)
- General Contractor
- Site Prep, Grading & Hardscape
- Building & Industrial Supply
- Engineering & Architecture
- Real Estate Development
- Government Authority
- a. Approve and authorize the Chairman to accept a Warranty Deed from Corta Black
- Site Prep, Grading & Hardscape
- Concrete & Masonry
- Construction (Other)
- Engineering & Architecture
- Real Estate Development
- a. Approve and authorize the Chairman to accept a Warranty Deed from Corta Black
- Site Prep, Grading & Hardscape
- Concrete & Masonry
- Construction (Other)
- Engineering & Architecture
- Real Estate Development
- Building & Industrial Supply
- a. Approve and authorize the Chairman to execute Connection Charge Installment
- Utilities (Sub)
- Site Prep, Grading & Hardscape
- Plumbing
- Electrical
- Building & Industrial Supply
- a. Approve and authorize the Chairman to execute Connection Charge Installment
- a. Approve and authorize the Chairman to execute Purchase and Sale
- General Contractor
- Site Prep, Grading & Hardscape
- Plumbing
- Electrical
- Building & Industrial Supply
- Real Estate Development
- a. Approve and authorize the Chairman to execute a Connection Charge Installment
- Legal Services
- Lending & Credit
- Title & Settlement Services
- a. Approve and authorize the Chairman to execute a Connection Charge Installment
- Lending & Credit
- Legal Services
- Utilities (Sub)
- a. Approve and authorize the Chairman to execute a Connection Charge Installment
- a. Approve and authorize the Chairman to execute a Connection Charge Installment
- a. Approve and authorize the Chairman to execute a Resolution declaring a
- Site Prep, Grading & Hardscape
- Concrete & Masonry
- Construction (Other)
- Utilities (Sub)
- Engineering & Architecture
- a. Approve and authorize the Chairman to execute a monthly Waste Disposal
- Waste Management
- a. Approve and authorize the Chairman to execute a monthly Waste Disposal
- Waste Management
- Government Authority
- a. Approve and authorize the Chairman to execute an Amendment to the Water
- a. Approve and authorize the Chairman to execute the Interlocal Agreement for
- Utilities (Sub)
- Site Prep, Grading & Hardscape
- Plumbing
- Building & Industrial Supply
- Engineering & Architecture
- Legal Services
- a. Approve and authorize the Chairman to execute the Permanent Reassignment
- Site Prep, Grading & Hardscape
- Plumbing
- Utilities (Sub)
- Building & Industrial Supply
- Real Estate Development
- Engineering & Architecture
- Legal Services
- a. Approve and authorize the Chairman to execute the Permanent Reassignment of
- Real Estate Development
- General Contractor
- Site Prep, Grading & Hardscape
- Concrete & Masonry
- Carpentry & Cabinetry
- Electrical
- Plumbing
- HVAC & Climate Control
- Roofing
- Painting & Flooring
- Drywall & Insulation
- Building & Industrial Supply
- Engineering & Architecture
- Landscaping & Lawn Service
- Residential Brokerage
- a. Approve and authorize the Chairman to execute the Permanent Reassignment of
- Site Prep, Grading & Hardscape
- Plumbing
- Utilities (Sub)
- Building & Industrial Supply
- Real Estate Development
- Engineering & Architecture
- Legal Services
- Government Authority
- a. Approve and authorize the Chairman to execute the Permanent Reassignment of
- Government Authority
- Legal Services
- Engineering & Architecture
- Site Prep, Grading & Hardscape
- Utilities (Sub)
- a. Approve and authorize the Chairman to execute the Permanent Reassignment of
- Site Prep, Grading & Hardscape
- Plumbing
- Utilities (Sub)
- Engineering & Architecture
- Real Estate Development
- Building & Industrial Supply
- Waste Management
- a. Approve and authorize the Chairman to execute the Permanent Reassignment of
- Real Estate Development
- General Contractor
- Site Prep, Grading & Hardscape
- Concrete & Masonry
- Electrical
- Plumbing
- HVAC & Climate Control
- Carpentry & Cabinetry
- Roofing
- Painting & Flooring
- Drywall & Insulation
- Windows, Doors & Glass
- Building & Industrial Supply
- Engineering & Architecture
- Landscaping & Lawn Service
- a. Approve and authorize the Chairman to execute the Permanent Reassignment of
- Government Authority
- Real Estate Development
- Engineering & Architecture
- Legal Services
- Building & Industrial Supply
- General Contractor
- Site Prep, Grading & Hardscape
- Utilities (Sub)
- a. Approve and authorize the Chairman to execute the Permanent Reassignment of
- Utilities (Sub)
- General Contractor
- Site Prep, Grading & Hardscape
- Building & Industrial Supply
- Engineering & Architecture
- Real Estate Development
- Government Authority
- a. Approve and authorize the Chairman to execute the Permanent Reassignment of
- General Contractor
- Site Prep, Grading & Hardscape
- Plumbing
- Utilities (Sub)
- a. Approve and authorize the Chairman to execute the Release of Lien for Special
- a. Approve and authorize the Chairman to execute the Release of Lien for Special
- a. Approve and authorize the Chairman to execute the Release of Lien for Special
- a. Approve and authorize the annual renewal and payment of the County’s
- Commercial & Business Insurance
- Accounting & Tax
- Business Consulting
- a. Approve and authorize the annual renewal and payment of the County’s
- Commercial & Business Insurance
- Insurance Agency
- a. Authorize the Chairman to execute the related FDOT amended agreement FPN
- General Contractor
- Site Prep, Grading & Hardscape
- Concrete & Masonry
- Plumbing
- Electrical
- Building & Industrial Supply
- Government Authority
- a. Authorize the Chairman to execute the related FDOT amended agreement FPN
- General Contractor
- Site Prep, Grading & Hardscape
- Utilities (Sub)
- Building & Industrial Supply
- Engineering & Architecture
- a. Execute the resolution to approve and authorized the Chairman, or 1st Vice
- a. Execute the resolution to approve and authorized the Chairman, or 1st Vice
- a. Nominate and appoint five (5) individuals to the newly formed Citrus County
- a. Nominate and appoint five (5) individuals to the newly formed Citrus County
- b. Approve and Authorize the Chairman to execute the Business Associate
- Site Prep, Grading & Hardscape
- Landscaping & Lawn Service
- b. Approve and Authorize the Chairman to execute the Business Associate
- Site Prep, Grading & Hardscape
- Landscaping & Lawn Service
- Legal Services
- b. Approve and Authorize the Chairman to execute the Customer's Acceptance Form
- Site Prep, Grading & Hardscape
- Building & Industrial Supply
- Engineering & Architecture
- Government Authority
- b. Approve and Authorize the Chairman to execute the Customer's Acceptance Form
- Building & Industrial Supply
- Site Prep, Grading & Hardscape
- Engineering & Architecture
- b. Approve and Authorize the Chairman, or 1st Vice Chairman, respectively to
- Utilities (Sub)
- General Contractor
- Site Prep, Grading & Hardscape
- Building & Industrial Supply
- Engineering & Architecture
- b. Approve and Authorize the Chairman, or 1st Vice Chairman, respectively to
- Government Authority
- Utilities (Sub)
- General Contractor
- Site Prep, Grading & Hardscape
- Concrete & Masonry
- Electrical
- HVAC & Climate Control
- Plumbing
- Painting & Flooring
- Roofing
- Drywall & Insulation
- Windows, Doors & Glass
- Building & Industrial Supply
- Real Estate Development
- Engineering & Architecture
- b. Approve and authorize the Chair to execute a resolution adopting policies
- Engineering & Architecture
- Legal Services
- Real Estate Development
- b. Approve and authorize the Chair to execute a resolution adopting policies
- Engineering & Architecture
- Real Estate Development
- General Contractor
- Building & Industrial Supply
- Site Prep, Grading & Hardscape
- b. Approve and authorize the Chairman to execute all documents related to the
- b. Approve and authorize the Chairman to execute all documents related to the
- b. Approve related Budget Transfer. (Carlton Hall, Public Works Director)
- Marketing & Advertising
- Admin Services (Other)
- Signage & Printing
- b. Approve related Budget Transfer. (Carlton Hall, Public Works Director)
- Marketing & Advertising
- Admin Services (Other)
- b. Approve the termination of the existing Waste Disposal Account Agreement
- b. Approve the termination of the existing Waste Disposal Account Agreement
- Waste Management
- b. Authorize Clerk to place the acceptance stamp on the easement and record it
- Utilities (Sub)
- Site Prep, Grading & Hardscape
- Engineering & Architecture
- b. Authorize staff to order a title search and execute all other documents related
- b. Authorize the Chair to execute the associated resolution. (Steven Baham, CEcD,
- b. Authorize the Chair to execute the associated resolution. (Steven Baham, CEcD,
- b. Authorize the Chairman to execute the associated FDOT Resolution (Exhibit
- b. Authorize the Chairman to execute the associated FDOT Resolution (Exhibit
- Engineering & Architecture
- Site Prep, Grading & Hardscape
- Building & Industrial Supply
- Real Estate Development
- Government Authority
- b. Authorize the Clerk to attest and record in Public Records of Citrus County,
- Utilities (Sub)
- General Contractor
- Site Prep, Grading & Hardscape
- Building & Industrial Supply
- Engineering & Architecture
- Real Estate Development
- Government Authority
- b. Authorize the Clerk to attest and record in Public Records of Citrus County,
- Engineering & Architecture
- Real Estate Development
- Utilities (Sub)
- Site Prep, Grading & Hardscape
- Building & Industrial Supply
- b. Authorize the Clerk to attest and record in Public Records of Citrus County,
- Engineering & Architecture
- Business Consulting
- Government Authority
- b. Authorize the Clerk to attest and record in Public Records of Citrus County,
- b. Authorize the Clerk to attest and record in Public Records of Citrus County,
- Engineering & Architecture
- Legal Services
- Site Prep, Grading & Hardscape
- Utilities (Sub)
- b. Authorize the Clerk to attest and record in Public Records of Citrus County,
- Utilities (Sub)
- General Contractor
- Site Prep, Grading & Hardscape
- Building & Industrial Supply
- Engineering & Architecture
- b. Authorize the Clerk to attest and record in Public Records of Citrus County,
- Engineering & Architecture
- Utilities (Sub)
- Site Prep, Grading & Hardscape
- Building & Industrial Supply
- Real Estate Development
- Legal Services
- Government Authority
- b. Authorize the Clerk to attest and record in Public Records of Citrus County,
- Engineering & Architecture
- Utilities (Sub)
- Site Prep, Grading & Hardscape
- Building & Industrial Supply
- Business Consulting
- b. Authorize the Clerk to attest and record in Public Records of Citrus County,
- b. Authorize the Clerk to place an acceptance stamp on the agreement and
- b. Authorize the Clerk to place the acceptance stamp on the deed and record it in
- Utilities (Sub)
- General Contractor
- Site Prep, Grading & Hardscape
- Concrete & Masonry
- Plumbing
- Restoration & Waterproofing
- Building & Industrial Supply
- Engineering & Architecture
- b. Authorize the Clerk to place the acceptance stamp on the deed and record it in
- Utilities (Sub)
- General Contractor
- Site Prep, Grading & Hardscape
- Building & Industrial Supply
- b. Authorize the Clerk to record Connection Charge Installment Lien Agreement in
- Legal Services
- Title & Settlement Services
- Office & Business Support Services
- b. Authorize the Clerk to record Connection Charge Installment Lien Agreement in
- Legal Services
- Title & Settlement Services
- Office & Business Support Services
- b. Authorize the Clerk to record a Connection Charge Installment Lien Agreement in
- Legal Services
- Government Authority
- b. Authorize the Clerk to record a Connection Charge Installment Lien Agreement in
- Legal Services
- Title & Settlement Services
- Utilities (Sub)
- b. Authorize the Clerk to record a Connection Charge Installment Lien Agreement in
- Legal Services
- Lending & Credit
- Title & Settlement Services
- b. Authorize the Clerk to record a Connection Charge Installment Lien Agreement in
- Legal Services
- Title & Settlement Services
- Utilities (Sub)
- b. Authorize the Clerk to record the Interlocal Agreement in the Public Records of
- Government Authority
- Legal Services
- Utilities (Sub)
- Site Prep, Grading & Hardscape
- Building & Industrial Supply
- Title & Settlement Services
- b. Authorize the Clerk to record the Releases of Lien in the Public Records of Citrus
- b. Authorize the Clerk to record the Releases of Lien in the Public Records of Citrus
- b. Authorize the Clerk to record the Releases of Lien in the Public Records of Citrus County,
- b. Authorize the Clerk to record the resolution in the Public Records of Citrus
- Legal Services
- Government Authority
- c. Approve and authorize the Chairman or designee to execute all related
- Legal Services
- Title & Settlement Services
- c. Approve related budget transfer for various departments. (Jessica Flynn, Human
- Utilities (Sub)
- Site Prep, Grading & Hardscape
- General Contractor
- Building & Industrial Supply
- Engineering & Architecture
- Waste Management
- c. Approve related budget transfer for various departments. (Jessica Flynn, Human
- Government Authority
- Waste Management
- General Contractor
- Utilities (Sub)
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