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Districts Agenda Packet Final 8.18.26
Highlands County Board of County Commissioners Special Districts meeting agenda for August 18, 2026, at 600 S. Commerce Ave., Sebring, FL 33870. The agenda includes three consent agenda items: (A) Budget Amendment 25-26-113 to realign $43,000 in budgeted funds for Placid Lakes Special Benefit District for needed repairs and security services, transferring from Reserve for Contingency to Security ($19,000) and Repair & Maintenance ($24,000); (B) Budget Amendment 25-26-111 for Placid Lakes Special Benefit District, Project #25051, to move $25,000 for recreational development, including design of pickleball courts; (C) approval of minutes from the July 7, 2026, Special Districts Meeting. No decision is stated in the document; it is an agenda for action. Public comment is noted as an agenda item, but no participants are stated for the July 7, 2026, meeting minutes included in the document.
- Board:
- Board of County Commissioners Meeting of the Special Districts
- Date:
- 2026-08-18
- Type:
- Agenda_packet
- Address:
- 600 S. Commerce Ave., Sebring, FL 33870
08.11.2026 P&Z Agenda Packet
[7 Lykes Rd, Lake Placid; 100 Nellie Dr, Lake Placid; CR 17 N, Lake Placid; U.S. 27 N, Lake Placid; 3925 Muriel Avenue, Sebring; 2601, 2603, 2605, 2703, 2707, 2709, 2711, 2803, and 2809 Valerie Boulevard, Sebring; 782, 784, and 786 Memorial Drive, Sebring; 3810, 3818, 3822, 3904, and 3906 SR 66, Sebring; case CPA-26-652LS; P&Z 2192; P&Z 2193; CPA-26-653SS; P&Z 2194] The document is a public record for a Highlands County Planning & Zoning Commission/Local Planning Agency meeting and minutes. It includes an agenda for a future meeting and minutes from a prior meeting. The agenda item CPA-26-652LS is a request for a text amendment to the Future Land Use Element of the Comprehensive Plan to amend Appendix Policy A.2.87, Site-Specific Development Conditions, as previously adopted by CPA-10-511LS, to remove expired phasing schedules and update provisions based on changes in State statutes and market conditions. The parcels will all retain the Mixed Use Future Land Use designation. The staff report for this item states the property is twelve parcels totaling approximately 2,182 acres including lake areas, located in the area of U.S. 27 N, CR 17 N, Josephine Creek and Lykes Rd., north of the Town of Lake Placid. The addresses are 7 Lykes Rd, Lake Placid; 100 Nellie Dr, Lake Placid; CR 17 N, Lake Placid; U.S. 27 N, Lake Placid. The parcel IDs are C-01-36-29-010-0010-0000 through C-01-36-29-010-0120-0000. The applicant is Lake Placid Groves c/o Daniel Delisi, AICP, and the property owner is Lykes Bros., Inc. The staff recommendation is to recommend to the Board of County Commissioners (BCC) to approve and adopt by Ordinance, CPA-26-652LS, and to transmit it to FloridaCommerce for expedited state review. The P&Z hearing date is August 11, 2026, and the BCC hearing is September 15, 2026. The minutes from June 9, 2026, include four separate items: P&Z 2192 (JI Realty LLC) for an approximately 9.11-acre parcel at 3925 Muriel Avenue, Sebring, Parcel ID C-21-34-29-050-0550-0000, requesting a change from AU Agricultural District to R-3 Multiple-Family Dwelling including Motel and Hotel District, recommended for approval by a 6-1 vote. P&Z 2193 (Orange Capital Group, LLC) for twelve parcels totaling approximately 6.3 acres at 2601, 2603, 2605, 2703, 2707, 2709, 2711, 2803, and 2809 Valerie Boulevard, and 782, 784, and 786 Memorial Drive, Sebring, with parcel IDs C-11-34-28-070-0000-0010 through C-11-34-28-070-0000-0120, requesting a change from R-1 Residential District to R-2 Two-Family Dwelling District, recommended for approval by a 7-0 vote. CPA-26-653SS (Ivan Barajas) for five parcels totaling approximately 1.9 acres at 3810, 3818, 3822, 3904, and 3906 SR 66, Sebring, with parcel IDs C-24-35-28-020-0000-5510, C-24-35-28-020-0000-5520, C-24-35-28-020-0000-5530, C-24-35-28-020-0000-5550, and C-24-35-28-020-0000-5570, requesting a change from Agriculture (AG) to Commercial (C), recommended for approval by a 7-0 vote. P&Z 2194 (Ivan Barajas) for the same five parcels, requesting a change from B-2 Limited Business District to B-3 CU Business District with a Conditional Use for an open storage lot for cars, trucks, boats, RVs/campers and the like, with an accessory office building, recommended for approval by a 7-0 vote, subject to adoption of the proposed Future Land Use map amendment and conditions of approval. Public comment sentiment from the minutes: For P&Z 2192, one letter was received in objection and one member of the audience spoke against the request, noting concerns about specific uses such as a hotel and motel and the advertisements announcing the incorrect property address. For P&Z 2193, three letters were received in objection. For CPA-26-653SS, no letters were received in favor or against. For P&Z 2194, one letter was received against the request. The staff report for CPA-26-652LS includes comments from the Highlands County Engineering Department and Highlands County Fire Rescue, but no public comment sentiment is stated in the document. [7 Lykes Road, Lake Placid, FL; CR 17 North, Lake Placid, FL; US 27 North, Lake Placid, FL; case CPA-26-652LS] The document is a Highlands County Comprehensive Plan Amendment application (Case Number CPA-26-652LS) for the Lake Placid Groves property, a 2,182-acre parcel located on either side of U.S. 27, south of Josephine Creek, between Sebring and Lake Placid, Florida. The applicant is Lykes Bros., Inc., with agent Daniel Delisi, AICP. The proposed amendment is a text amendment to Policy 15.2.87 of the Highlands County Future Land Use Element, seeking to update parameters governing the Lake Placid Groves DRI, filed concurrently with a request to abandon the DRI approval. The change is from Site Specific Conditions to Site Specific Conditions. The existing zoning is AU (Agriculture) and the existing future land use classification is MU (Mixed Use). The current use is citrus/agriculture. The document includes proposed text amendments that would, among other things, change the residential unit mix from a total of 2,037 single family dwelling units at a maximum density of 6 du/ac and 1,363 single family dwelling units at a minimum density of 6 du/ac to a total of 2,037 single family dwelling units at a maximum density of 6 du/ac and 1,363 single family dwelling units at a minimum density of 6 du/ac, and change the multifamily requirement from a total minimum of 675 dwelling units to a total minimum of 675 dwelling units. The document also proposes to remove the requirement for commercial development to be phased with residential development, and to allow industrial development to proceed through site plan approval without Planned Development approval. The document includes a hearing date of August 11, 2026 for the P&Z Hearing. The document does not state a decision (approved/denied/deferred/recommended). The document does not state any public comment or stakeholder sentiment.
- Board:
- Planning & Zoning Commission / Local Planning Agency Regular Meeting
- Date:
- 2026-08-11
- Type:
- Agenda_packet
- Decision:
- CPA-26-652LS: staff recommendation to approve and adopt by Ordinance and transmit to FloridaCommerce; P&Z 2192: recommended for approval by 6-1 vote; P&Z 2193: recommended for approval by 7-0 vote; CPA-26-653SS: recommended for approval by 7-0 vote; P&Z 2194: recommended for approval by 7-0 vote
- Address:
- 7 Lykes Rd, Lake Placid; 100 Nellie Dr, Lake Placid; CR 17 N, Lake Placid; U.S. 27 N, Lake Placid; 3925 Muriel Avenue, Sebring; 2601, 2603, 2605, 2703, 2707, 2709, 2711, 2803, and 2809 Valerie Boulevard, Sebring; 782, 784, and 786 Memorial Drive, Sebring; 3810, 3818, 3822, 3904, and 3906 SR 66, Sebring
- Applicant:
- Lake Placid Groves c/o Daniel Delisi, AICP; JI Realty LLC c/o Dana Riddell & Jeff Kennedy; Orange Capital Group, LLC c/o Genesis Moro; Ivan Barajas c/o Lew Carter & James Leonardo
Planning & Zoning Commission / Local Planning Agency Regular Meeting
The Highlands County Planning & Zoning Commission met to discuss zoning matters. Several items on the agenda could lead to local business opportunities. These include potential development projects like Lake Placid Groves, which may involve site analysis, land clearing, grading, and civil engineering. Other discussions touched on community development requirements that could impact future construction needs.
- Board:
- Planning & Zoning Commission / Local Planning Agency Regular Meeting
- Date:
- 2026-08-11
- Type:
- Meeting
Final 7.31 Addendum Packet
Addendum to the Regular Board Agenda of the Highlands County Board of County Commissioners posted this record to its public file. The posted document carries a title and no readable project detail, so there is no site, no size and no applicant on file for it yet. Local businesses that want to follow it can open the official document link above and watch for the fuller record the body posts later.
- Board:
- Addendum to the Regular Board Agenda of the Highlands County Board of County Commissioners
- Date:
- 2026-08-04
- Type:
- Agenda_packet
Final Agenda 8.4.26
The document is a public meeting agenda for the Highlands County Board of County Commissioners on Tuesday, August 4, 2026, at 9:00 AM, at 600 S. Commerce Ave. Sebring, FL 33870. It lists multiple agenda items, including budget amendments, contract approvals, a public hearing on a fire protection special assessment, and various administrative reports. No specific development project, site, or land use change is described in the document. The document does not state any street address, parcel, acreage, unit count, square footage, zoning change, applicant name, case number, or decision for a development project. The document includes announcements for other meetings and a list of consent agenda items with fiscal impacts, but no construction or development project details are provided.
- Board:
- Regular Board of County Commissioners Meeting
- Date:
- 2026-08-04
- Type:
- Agenda
Final Agenda Packet 8.4.26
[600 S. Commerce Ave. Sebring, FL 33870 (meeting location)] This document is the agenda and supporting materials for the Highlands County Board of County Commissioners meeting on August 4, 2026. It contains no land development, rezoning, or construction project applications. All items are administrative, budgetary, or contractual in nature. Specific items include: a year-to-date fire review presentation; adoption of Resolution 25-26-155 for Budget Amendment 25-26-110 for Fuel Master software ($14,247.69); approval to expend $40,000 from the Special Law Enforcement Trust Fund for a United Way contribution and crime prevention flyers; adoption of Resolution 25-26-154 for Budget Amendment 25-26-109 to set up Project 25055 using a $10,000 Duke Energy Foundation grant; approval of amendments with Tetra Tech, Inc., Phillips Environmental, LLC, Ceres Environmental Services, Inc., and AIM Engineering & Surveying Inc. to add federal contractual terms; approval of minutes from June 2, 16, and 30, 2026; a public hearing to approve Resolution 25-26-157 for re-imposition of the fire protection special assessment with estimated net revenue of $11,242,883; approval of a State of Florida Law Enforcement Salary Assistance award for $425,830.25; a budget amendment to realign $620,000 in road construction funding; approval of a five-year renewal for OpenGov Inc. ($280,285); and approval of a third amended franchise agreement with Florida Waste Solutions, LLC with an estimated net fiscal impact of $6,300,000. No public comment sentiment is recorded in the document. The document is a Highlands County Board of County Commissioners agenda item for August 4, 2026, requesting approval of a five-year renewal for OpenGov Inc. asset management software at a cost of $280,285. The document also includes a third amendment and restated franchise agreement between Highlands County and Florida Waste Solutions, LLC, extending the solid waste collection franchise term by ten years, effective October 1, 2026, through September 30, 2036. The amendment includes a monthly residential rate schedule starting at $14.77 and ending at $23.96, a $45.00 per ton disposal fee for non-residential solid waste, a requirement for the contractor to purchase 28 new collection trucks over 28 months, and a requirement to replace no fewer than 8,500 residential customer carts each year. The estimated net fiscal impact of the franchise amendment is $6,300,000 to the Solid Waste Enterprise Fund for fiscal year 26/27 based on 41,000 residential units monthly and 1,778 tons of C&D landfill fees monthly. No public comment or stakeholder sentiment is stated in the document.
- Board:
- Regular Board of County Commissioners Meeting
- Date:
- 2026-08-04
- Type:
- Agenda_packet
- Address:
- 600 S. Commerce Ave. Sebring, FL 33870 (meeting location)
Final Districts Agenda Packet
[600 S. Commerce Ave., Sebring, FL 33870 (meeting location); case Resolution 25-26-159, Resolution 25-26-160, Resolution 25-26-149, Budget Amendment 25-26-104] The document is a public notice and agenda for the Highlands County Board of County Commissioners Special Districts meeting on August 4, 2026. The primary action is a public hearing to consider the adoption of Final Resolution 25-26-159 to impose a tentative millage rate of 10.0000 mills on agriculturally classified properties and Final Resolution 25-26-160 to impose an annual Non-Ad Valorem assessment of $14.07 per acre on non-agriculturally classified properties within the Istokpoga Marsh Watershed Improvement District (IMWID). The meeting also includes a request to certify the maximum millage at 10.000 mills for IMWID for FY26/27, a budget amendment for IMWID public notice advertising and postage, and approval of minutes from a prior meeting. The document does not describe a specific construction or development project with a street address, parcel, or acreage for a new build. It is a fiscal and administrative action for an existing special district. The public hearing is scheduled for August 4, 2026, at 9:00 AM at the Highlands County Administration Building, 600 S. Commerce Avenue, Sebring, FL 33870. The document states that the IMWID has 163 parcels classified as agriculture with 17,662 acres and 149 parcels classified as non-agriculture with 560 acres. The estimated revenue from the proposed millage and assessment is $257,032 for the next fiscal year. The document does not state any public comment or stakeholder sentiment for this meeting, but it notes that at the June 16, 2026, meeting, public comment was not received. The business opportunity for contractors is not stated, as the document does not describe any construction or development work.
- Board:
- Board of County Commissioners Meeting of the Districts
- Date:
- 2026-08-04
- Type:
- Agenda_packet
- Decision:
- The document is an agenda and public notice; the decision is pending at the August 4, 2026, public hearing. The recommended action is to approve and adopt the resolutions.
- Address:
- 600 S. Commerce Ave., Sebring, FL 33870 (meeting location)
- Applicant:
- Highlands County Board of County Commissioners as the governing body for the Istokpoga Marsh Watershed Improvement District
Final.7.31 Addendum
The document is an addendum to the Highlands County Board of County Commissioners regular board agenda meeting of August 4, 2026, adding a Financial Report for the Clerk of Courts. The only substantive item is a Clerk of Courts Interim Financial Report of key Operating Performance Measures as of June 30, 2026, presented by Jackie Hill. No development project, site, or action is described. The document contains no address, parcel, size, zoning change, applicant, case number, or decision beyond the administrative agenda item. No public comment or stakeholder sentiment is stated.
- Board:
- Addendum to the Regular Board Agenda of the Highlands County Board of County Commissioners
- Date:
- 2026-08-04
- Type:
- Agenda
Budget Workshop Packet
[600 S. Commerce Ave. Sebring, FL 33870] Highlands County Board of County Commissioners held a special meeting on July 21, 2026, to workshop the proposed FY 2026/2027 Budget for Constitutional Officers and Outside Agencies. The meeting included discussions on budget requests and funding recommendations for various county departments and external organizations. No specific development projects were discussed, and therefore no construction or trade opportunities are detailed in this document.
- Board:
- Highlands County Board of County Commissioners Budget Workshop
- Date:
- 2026-07-21
- Type:
- Agenda_packet
- Decision:
- Workshop discussion, no formal decision on specific projects
- Address:
- 600 S. Commerce Ave. Sebring, FL 33870
- Applicant:
- Highlands County Board of County Commissioners
Final Packet 7.21.26
[case 25-26-096] Highlands County Board of County Commissioners approved a budget amendment for repairs at the Shell Pit. The repairs include replacing a pump discharge line and fixing a scale system damaged by lightning. The total funding approved is $79,000, with $44,000 from Fund Balance Brought Forward and $35,000 transferred from Engineering Services. The project is identified as cost center 4108 (Shell Pit) and account 54600 (Repair & Maintenance). [case 25-26-100] Highlands County Board of County Commissioners approved a budget amendment to realign $15,000 within Project 19037, Thunderbird Drainage Improvement. The funds are transferred from Project Capital Infrastructure (account 56301Z) to Project Land (account 56100Z) to facilitate the purchase of property for drainage improvements. The funding is from Fund 151 (Infrastructure Surtax). [Sebring Fuel Station project] Highlands County Board of County Commissioners approved Consultant Services Agreement (CSA) 3-3 with Kimley Horn for the Sebring Fuel Station project. This agreement covers additional professional services including site visits, field observations, reports, and shop drawings, coinciding with construction and a time extension. The fiscal impact is $10,930.00, which is budgeted in 4102A 56300Z 21112. [Center Ridge property] Highlands County Board of County Commissioners approved a License Agreement between Center Ridge Caretaking, Inc. and Highlands County. This agreement allows Center Ridge Caretaking, Inc. to maintain the citrus grove and harvest the 2026-2027 Valencia crop on the Center Ridge property, which Highlands County purchased on March 30, 2026. The agreement is in place until May 1, 2027, to reduce potential environmental concerns associated with an unmanaged property. There is no fiscal impact. [3925 Muriel Avenue, Sebring, Florida 33870; case P&Z 2192] Highlands County Board of County Commissioners considered a zoning change for an approximate 9.11-acre parcel at 3925 Muriel Avenue, Sebring, from AU Agricultural District to R-3 Multiple-Family Dwelling including Motel and Hotel District. The applicant, JI Realty LLC, proposes future multi-family housing development (36-72 units). The Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval (6-1). One public comment objected to potential uses like hotels/motels and noted advertisement errors. The Board of County Commissioners approved the zoning change. The property has Parcel ID C-21-34-29-050-0550-0000. The future land use designation is Medium Density Residential (RM).
- Board:
- Regular Board of County Commissioners Meeting
- Date:
- 2026-07-21
- Type:
- Agenda_packet
- Decision:
- Approved
- Address:
- Sebring Fuel Station project
- Applicant:
- Jonathan Harrison, Road & Bridge Director
Final Reg pkg 070726
[600 S. Commerce Ave. Sebring, FL 33870] Highlands County Board of County Commissioners meeting on July 7, 2026. Several agenda items were presented, including budget amendments, fee waivers, agreement amendments, and service contracts. A presentation on Central Square Technologies' software implementation was also given. No specific construction projects were detailed, but various financial adjustments and service agreements were approved or discussed. [case 25-26-094] Budget Amendment 25-26-094 to adjust the Property Appraiser budgeted funding for FY 25/26 due to updated Health Insurance costs. The amendment transfers $35,795.00 from the Reserve for Contingency to the Property Appraiser's budget. [Venus Community Center] Request to waive rental fees and associated Special Event Permit fees totaling $1,675.00 for the Venus Community Foundation for seven events and one meeting at the Venus Community Center between August 2026 and May 2027. The foundation provides scholarships for agricultural field students. [Sports Complex Property] Request approval of Amendment 1 to the agreement between Highlands County and CivilSurv Design Group Inc. to add SCS Engineers as an approved subcontractor for an Environmental Site Assessment on the Sports Complex Property. No fiscal impact. Request approval of Amendment 1 to the agreement between Highlands County and The Lunz Group LLC. No fiscal impact. Request approval of Agreement with SRQ Pest Management LLC for Pest Management Services. Fiscal impact of $21,340.00 to multiple funds and cost centers. [Lake Glenada] Request approval of a Letter of Support to South Florida State College for a nutrient reduction project in Lake Glenada. No fiscal impact. Request to accept $10,000.00 donation from the Highlands Soil & Water Conservation District, increasing cost center 6303, account 53400Z. [Sebring Parkway; case 25-26-141, 25-26-098] Request adoption of Resolution 25-26-141 for Budget Amendment 25-26-098 to provide annual Transportation Trust funding for Sebring Parkway maintenance ($84,050.00). [case 25-26-142] Request for signature for the Residential Substance Abuse Treatment (RSAT) grant award for FY25-26 along with the Adoption of Resolution 25-26-142 for Budget Amendment 25-26-101 ($174,984.00). No additional fiscal impact to Fund 005 or overall budget. [case 25-26-140, 25-26-097] Request adoption of Resolution 25-26-140 for Budget Amendment 25-26-097 to the Natural Resources cost center for the GIS layer to provide insight on water quality and water storage areas in the County project ($10,000.00). [Memorial Dr. - Pompano Dr. to Sebring Parkway; case 25-26-092] Request to approve Budget Amendment 25-26-092 and accompanying resolution to add additional funding for roadway construction to the Memorial Dr. - Pompano Dr. multi-use path, Project Number 17034. Total project amount $3,173,813.76, funded by US DOT Grant and Transportation Trust. [case 25-26-093] Request approval of Budget Amendment 25-26-093 for the purchase of a vehicle for Clerk IT staff ($40,723). [Lake Placid Memorial Library] Request approval of the application for dumpster service to the Lake Placid Memorial Library. No fiscal impact. [Fire Rescue Station #23; case CSA 2-1] Request approval of The Lunz Group CSA 2-1 for time extension on Fire Rescue Station #23. No additional fiscal impact. [Fire Rescue Station #23; case CSA 1-1] Request Approval of CivilSurv CSA 1-1 for Fire Rescue Station #23 ($31,080). Appointment of Elsie Sellers to the Affordable Housing Advisory Committee. No fiscal impact. Request approval of one (1) regular member to the Tourist Development Council. No fiscal impact. Public hearing to request the approval of Emerge Transport LLC application for a Class 1 Certificate of Public Convenience and Necessity (COPCN). No fiscal impact. [case 25-26-131] Public hearing to request the adoption of Resolution No. 25-26-131 to Vacate Existing Drainage Easements. No Fiscal Impact. [Teacherage Building] Request approval of a request from the Highlands County School Board to waive tipping fees associated with the demolition of the Teacherage Building. An estimated 150 tons of Class 1 waste at a cost of $55.00 per ton, totaling $8,250.00, will be waived. [case 25-26-136] Request adoption of 25-26-136, pertaining to the issuance of Highlands County Health Facilities Authority Revenue Bonds (AdventHealth Obligated Group) in an aggregate principal amount not to exceed $400,000,000. Bonds do not constitute a debt of Highlands County. Request approval to purchase asphalt millings ($225,000) from the asphalt set aside account #14014 (Fund 420). Presentation of the FY2026/2027 Recommended Budget. No fiscal impact at this time. County Attorney Status Report. No specific details provided. County Administrator Status Report. No specific details provided. Quarter Two Highlands County Library System Item Surplus. No fiscal impact. Board payables from July 7, 2026, through July 20, 2026. No specific details provided. Letter of support for the Caladium Arts and Crafts Cooperative, Inc. No fiscal impact.
- Board:
- Regular Board of County Commissioners Meeting
- Date:
- 2026-07-07
- Type:
- Agenda_packet
- Decision:
- Approved (Recommended)
- Address:
- 600 S. Commerce Ave. Sebring, FL 33870
- Applicant:
- Property Appraiser
Sp Dist Final Agenda 070726
This document is an agenda for the Highlands County Board of County Commissioners Special Districts meeting on July 7, 2026. Two budget amendments for the Istokpoga Marsh Watershed Improvement District (IMWID) are listed. The first, Resolution 25-26-138, appropriates an $8,000 donation for ditch cleaning. The second, Resolution 25-26-147, involves a $50,000 budget increase for IMWID. The agenda also includes approval of previous meeting minutes and a general call for public comment. No specific contractor work is detailed, but the budget amendments indicate potential contractual services for ditch cleaning and other IMWID activities.
- Board:
- Board of County Commissioners Meeting of the Districts
- Date:
- 2026-07-07
- Type:
- Agenda
- Address:
- 600 S. Commerce Ave. Sebring, FL 33870
Sp Dist Final Pkg 070726
[case Resolution 25-26-138, Budget Amendment 25-26-095] The Istokpoga Marsh Watershed Improvement District (IMWID) received a donation of $8,000 from the Highlands County Soil & Water Conservation for ditch cleaning services. This budget amendment, Resolution 25-26-138, appropriates these funds for contractual services. The project involves ditch cleaning within the Istokpoga Marsh Watershed Improvement District. The action was approved. [600 S. Commerce Ave. Sebring, FL 33870] The Highlands County Board of County Commissioners approved the minutes from the Special Districts meetings held on April 21, 2026, and May 5, 2026. There was no fiscal impact associated with this approval. [case Resolution 25-26-147, Budget Amendment 25-26-102] The Istokpoga Marsh Watershed Improvement District (IMWID) will borrow $50,000 from the Solid Waste Fund (Fund 401) to cover urgent repair and maintenance needs during the rainy season. This loan, authorized by Resolution 25-26-147, will be repaid with interest once State appropriations are received. The funds are for repair and maintenance within IMWID. The action was approved.
- Board:
- Board of County Commissioners Meeting of the Districts
- Date:
- 2026-07-07
- Type:
- Agenda_packet
- Decision:
- Approved
- Address:
- 600 S. Commerce Ave. Sebring, FL 33870
- Applicant:
- Istokpoga Marsh Watershed Improvement District (IMWID)
061626 Agenda1
This document is an agenda for the Highlands County Board of County Commissioners meeting on June 16, 2026. It lists various administrative items, public hearings, and action items. Several items involve agreements and amendments with contractors and service providers. Specifically, Phillips Environmental LLC and Ceres Environmental Services, Inc. are listed for Disaster Debris Removal and Recovery Services. Otis Elevator Company has an amendment to an agreement. Associated Asphalt, LLC has an amendment with a significant fiscal impact. The agenda also includes a request to apply for the Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) with substantial local matching funds required. A public hearing is scheduled for proposed amendments to Land Development Regulations concerning certified recovery residences. Another public hearing concerns the adoption of an ordinance for Tourist Development Tax collections. A resolution to vacate existing drainage easements is also on the agenda. Additionally, a resolution is proposed to amend a Special Exception approval for property owned by CompostUSA of Highlands County, LLC at 80 Hicoria Road, Venus, Florida.
- Board:
- Regular Board of County Commissioners Meeting
- Date:
- 2026-06-16
- Type:
- Agenda
- Address:
- 600 S. Commerce Ave. Sebring, FL 33870
061626 Package1
Highlands County Board of County Commissioners meeting on June 16, 2026. Key actions included approving agreements for disaster debris removal and recovery services with Phillips Environmental LLC as the prime contractor and Ceres Environmental Services, Inc. as the secondary contractor. The board also approved an amendment to an agreement with Otis Elevator Company for $15,854.16 and an amendment to the Healthy Families Florida Agreement for $193,116. A presentation was given regarding Sebring Airport Authority's capital projects, including the Webster Turn Dr. Rehabilitation ($2,940,000), Fuel Farm Improvements ($852,000), South Partial Parallel Taxiway D ($2,837,000), and Airfield Drainage - Phase 2 ($3,044,630). An agreement amendment with Associated Asphalt, LLC for $1,000,000 was approved. The board also considered a request to waive Landfill Tipping Fees for the Highway Park Neighborhood Council Great American Cleanup, estimating 12 tons of waste with a waived cost of $660.00. A resolution was adopted to vacate existing drainage easements. An ordinance extending a burn ban was considered. A special exception approval dated May 12, 2020, for property at 80 Hicoria Road, Venus, Florida, owned by CompostUSA of Highlands County, LLC, was amended. The board also approved an agreement amendment with Associated Asphalt, LLC for $1,000,000.00. A grant application for the Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) was considered, with a required local match of $200,000 and additional costs of $199,859.99, totaling $399,859.99.
- Board:
- Regular Board of County Commissioners Meeting
- Date:
- 2026-06-16
- Type:
- Agenda_packet
- Decision:
- Approved
- Address:
- 600 S. Commerce Ave. Sebring, FL 33870
- Applicant:
- Highlands County Board of County Commissioners
061626 SD Agenda2
Highlands County Board of County Commissioners Special Districts met on June 16, 2026. Two items were addressed: 1. Adoption of Resolution 25-26-125 for a budget amendment of $147,840 for the construction and maintenance of Ballard Rd, funded from Fund 119 (Red Hill Farms Improvement District). 2. Public hearing for the adoption of Preliminary Resolution 25-26-133 to impose an annual Non-Ad Valorem assessment ($14.07 per property) and Preliminary Resolution 25-26-134 to impose a tentative millage rate (10.0000) for agriculturally classified properties within the Istokpoga Marsh Watershed Improvement District. The fiscal impact for the Istokpoga Marsh Watershed Improvement District is an estimated increase of $8,653 for Non-Ad Valorem and $248,379 for Ad Valorem for FY 2026-2027. Jonathan Harrison, Road & Bridge Director, presented both items. No public comment or stakeholder sentiment was recorded in the provided text.
- Board:
- Board of County Commissioners Meeting of the Special Districts
- Date:
- 2026-06-16
- Type:
- Agenda
- Address:
- 600 S. Commerce Ave. Sebring, FL 33870
- Applicant:
- Jonathan Harrison, Road & Bridge Director (presenter for both items)
061626 SPD Pkg2
[Ballard Rd; case Resolution 25-26-125, Budget Amendment 25-26-085] Highlands County Board of County Commissioners approved a budget amendment for the construction and maintenance of Ballard Road within the Red Hill Farms Improvement District. The amendment allocates $147,840 from the fund balance for repair and maintenance, and capital infrastructure. [Istokpoga Marsh Watershed Improvement District; case Preliminary Resolution 25-26-133 (Non-Ad Valorem Assessment), Preliminary Resolution 25-26-134 (Ad Valorem Tax)] The Istokpoga Marsh Watershed Improvement District held a public hearing to consider imposing an annual Non-Ad Valorem assessment on non-agriculturally classified properties and adopting a tentative millage rate for agriculturally classified properties for Fiscal Year 2026-2027. The Non-Ad Valorem assessment is set at $14.07 per acre for non-agricultural land, projected to generate approximately $8,653. The tentative millage rate for agricultural land is 10.0000 mills, projected to generate approximately $248,379. These measures are to fund flood and erosion control, water management, road maintenance, and other district projects.
- Board:
- Board of County Commissioners Meeting of the Special Districts
- Date:
- 2026-06-16
- Type:
- Agenda_packet
- Decision:
- Approved
- Address:
- Ballard Rd
- Applicant:
- Jonathan Harrison, Road & Bridge Director
1. COMMERICAL AUTOMOBILE LIABILITY (including owned,
Regular Board of County Commissioners Meeting listed this item on its agenda for 2026-06-16 in Highlands County. The posted record gives the item title and nothing else, so there is no site, no size and no applicant on file for it yet. Local businesses that want to follow it can open the official agenda link above and watch for the fuller write-up the body posts as the meeting gets closer.
- Board:
- Regular Board of County Commissioners Meeting
- Date:
- 2026-06-16
- Type:
- Agenda_item
1. Faith Family Responsibile Fatherhood Proc June 2026
This item concerns a proclamation for Faith, Family and Responsible Fatherhood Month in Highlands County during June 2026. The Board of County Commissioners is expected to adopt this proclamation. This is a ceremonial event and does not involve any construction or development projects. Therefore, there are no direct contracting, supply, or service opportunities associated with this agenda item. Local businesses are encouraged to be aware of this civic recognition.
- Board:
- Regular Board of County Commissioners Meeting
- Date:
- 2026-06-16
- Type:
- Agenda_item
1. Keep and maintain public records required by the COUNTY to
Regular Board of County Commissioners Meeting listed this item on its agenda for 2026-06-16 in Highlands County. The posted record gives the item title and nothing else, so there is no site, no size and no applicant on file for it yet. Local businesses that want to follow it can open the official agenda link above and watch for the fuller write-up the body posts as the meeting gets closer.
- Board:
- Regular Board of County Commissioners Meeting
- Date:
- 2026-06-16
- Type:
- Agenda_item
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