042126 agenda final draft

Board of County Commissioners Regular Board Meeting · 2026-04-21 · agenda

This document is an agenda for the Highlands County Board of County Commissioners meeting on April 21, 2026. It includes various items such as proclamations, consent agenda items, public hearings, and action agenda items. Several items involve budget amendments and appropriations for projects including road and bridge work, fire station construction, and sheriff department equipment. Notably, there are budget amendments for the CR 29 Widening and Resurfacing project ($2,330,311.00) and CR 731 Widening and Resurfacing project ($1,904,154.00), both with potential reimbursement from FDOT. A real property purchase agreement for 1127 E. Winthrop Street, Avon Park, Florida, is also on the agenda for $338,000.00. A public hearing is scheduled to consider amending zoning for approximately 10.09 acres from AU Agricultural District to AU CU Agricultural District with a Conditional Use for a slaughterhouse and meat processing facility. Another public hearing concerns amending the Istokpoga Marsh Watershed Improvement District. There are no specific public comments or stakeholder sentiments detailed within this agenda document.