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I. Introduction ...................................................................................................................... 1
Special Meeting of the Board of County Commissioners for a Workshop on Impact Fees listed this item on its agenda for 2026-05-12 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:
- Special Meeting of the Board of County Commissioners for a Workshop on Impact Fees
- Date:
- 2026-05-12
- Type:
- Agenda_item
II. Fire Rescue & EMS
Highlands County is reviewing its impact fees for fire rescue and Emergency Medical Services (EMS). This review includes an analysis of county-owned buildings and land used for these services. The current inventory includes approximately 90,600 square feet of building space across about 21 acres of land. The analysis estimates building values based on upcoming construction costs and insurance values, and land values based on recent sales. The county is considering a calculated impact fee schedule for these services. This item is currently under review as part of a workshop on impact fees. The review process involves analyzing facility inventory, service areas, levels of service, costs, and credits to determine net impact costs. This could lead to future construction or upgrades of fire rescue and EMS facilities. Contractors, suppliers, and service providers in construction, engineering, and related fields may find opportunities as this review progresses toward potential project implementation. Early engagement could be beneficial as plans develop.
- Board:
- Special Meeting of the Board of County Commissioners for a Workshop on Impact Fees
- Date:
- 2026-05-12
- Type:
- Agenda_item
II. Fire Rescue & EMS ............................................................................................................. 7
Highlands County is holding a workshop to discuss proposed Fire Rescue & EMS impact fees. This discussion will cover the current facility inventory, service area demand, levels of service, cost components, and credit components to determine the net impact cost. A new impact fee schedule for Fire Rescue & EMS services will be presented and compared to existing schedules. This item is currently under review as part of a board workshop. The process will involve analyzing costs and service levels, which could lead to future construction or upgrades of fire rescue facilities and equipment. Local contractors, suppliers, and service providers in construction, engineering, and related fields should monitor this review. Engaging early could provide an advantage as plans develop and potential projects are identified.
- Board:
- Special Meeting of the Board of County Commissioners for a Workshop on Impact Fees
- Date:
- 2026-05-12
- Type:
- Agenda_item
III. Law Enforcement
Highlands County is reviewing the analysis used to develop law enforcement impact fees. This review includes examining facility inventory, service areas, population, levels of service, cost components, credit components, net impact costs, and a comparison of fee schedules. The county's law enforcement facility inventory includes approximately 53 acres of land and 69,600 square feet of building space. The estimated value for these law enforcement buildings and land is approximately $23.2 million, with $21.0 million allocated to buildings and $2.2 million to land. This item is currently under review as part of a workshop. The project involves analysis and cost estimation related to existing and future law enforcement facilities. This could lead to future construction, renovation, or land acquisition projects. Contractors, suppliers, and service providers in construction, engineering, and related fields may find opportunities as the county moves forward with its impact fee study and potential capital improvements. Engaging early before specific project plans are finalized could provide a competitive advantage.
- Board:
- Special Meeting of the Board of County Commissioners for a Workshop on Impact Fees
- Date:
- 2026-05-12
- Type:
- Agenda_item
- Applicant:
- Highlands County
III. Law Enforcement ............................................................................................................. 23
Special Meeting of the Board of County Commissioners for a Workshop on Impact Fees listed this item on its agenda for 2026-05-12 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:
- Special Meeting of the Board of County Commissioners for a Workshop on Impact Fees
- Date:
- 2026-05-12
- Type:
- Agenda_item
IV. Correctional Facilities ...................................................................................................... 35
Highlands County is planning a workshop to discuss impact fees related to correctional facilities. This item is currently under review by the Board of County Commissioners. The discussion will cover facility inventory, service area demand, level of service, cost, and credit components to establish a calculated impact fee schedule. This process could lead to future projects and infrastructure development related to correctional facilities. Local contractors, trades, suppliers, and service providers should monitor this review process. Engaging early before final plans and permits are set could provide a competitive advantage for potential work related to these impact fees.
- Board:
- Special Meeting of the Board of County Commissioners for a Workshop on Impact Fees
- Date:
- 2026-05-12
- Type:
- Agenda_item
IX. Multi-Modal Transportation ............................................................................................ 84
Special Meeting of the Board of County Commissioners for a Workshop on Impact Fees listed this item on its agenda for 2026-05-12 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:
- Special Meeting of the Board of County Commissioners for a Workshop on Impact Fees
- Date:
- 2026-05-12
- Type:
- Agenda_item
May 12 Workshop Agenda
The Highlands County Board of County Commissioners meeting on May 12, 2026, at 9:00 AM in Sebring, FL, included a workshop session presenting draft reports on the Highlands County Impact Fee Study and Alternative Funding Options. Leah Sauls, Development Services Director, presented these reports, which had no stated fiscal impact. The agenda also included standard procedural items like Call to Order, Invocation, Pledge of Allegiance, Public Comment, and Adjourn. No specific development projects requiring contractor or trade pursuit were detailed in this agenda.
- Board:
- Special Meeting of the Board of County Commissioners for a Workshop on Impact Fees
- Date:
- 2026-05-12
- Type:
- Agenda
- Address:
- 600 S. Commerce Ave. Sebring, FL 33870
May 12 Workshop Packet
This document is an agenda for the Highlands County Board of County Commissioners meeting on May 12, 2026. It includes a workshop on the draft Highlands County Impact Fee Study and Alternative Funding Options. The study details proposed impact fees for various services including Fire Rescue and EMS, Law Enforcement, Correctional Facilities, General Government Buildings, Library Facilities, Parks and Recreation, Environmentally Sensitive Lands, and Multi-Modal Transportation. The document outlines the methodology for calculating these fees, provides sample fee calculations for different land uses, and compares them to fees in other Florida counties. No specific development projects were presented or decided upon in this agenda; the focus was on the study and potential fee structures.
- Board:
- Special Meeting of the Board of County Commissioners for a Workshop on Impact Fees
- Date:
- 2026-05-12
- Type:
- Agenda_packet
- Address:
- 600 S. Commerce Ave. Sebring, FL 33870
- Applicant:
- Highlands County Board of County Commissioners
V. General Government Buildings ........................................................................................ 46
This item concerns a workshop on impact fees for general government buildings in Highlands County. The workshop will review the facility inventory, service area and demand, level of service, cost, and credit components related to these fees. It will also cover the calculated impact fee schedule and a comparison of fee schedules. This process is currently under review as part of a workshop. The discussions will inform future decisions on development fees, which could impact new construction and related infrastructure needs. Local contractors, trades, suppliers, and service providers are encouraged to monitor this review process. Engaging early, before final fee structures are set, allows businesses to understand potential future development requirements and opportunities.
- Board:
- Special Meeting of the Board of County Commissioners for a Workshop on Impact Fees
- Date:
- 2026-05-12
- Type:
- Agenda_item
VI. Library Facilities ............................................................................................................... 57
Highlands County is reviewing its impact fee schedule for library facilities. This review includes examining the current facility inventory, service area demand, level of service, cost, and credit components to determine net impact costs. The county is working to establish a calculated library facilities impact fee schedule and compare it to existing rates. This item is currently under review by the Board of County Commissioners. The review process could lead to future projects related to library expansion or new construction, which would involve site preparation, utility work, building construction, and final landscaping. Local contractors, suppliers, and service providers should monitor this review as it may present future opportunities for work related to library infrastructure development. Early engagement during this planning phase could provide an advantage as projects are defined.
- Board:
- Special Meeting of the Board of County Commissioners for a Workshop on Impact Fees
- Date:
- 2026-05-12
- Type:
- Agenda_item
- Decision:
- Board of County Commissioners
VII. Parks and Recreation Facilities ......................................................................................... 66
This item concerns a workshop on impact fees for parks and recreation facilities in Highlands County. The workshop will cover the inventory of park land and recreation facilities, service area and demand, level of service, cost, credit, and net impact cost components. A calculated parks and recreation facilities impact fee schedule will be presented and compared to existing schedules. This item is currently under review as part of a workshop discussion. The discussions and potential adoption of new impact fee schedules could lead to future funding for park and recreation projects. This could involve site development, construction, and landscaping for new or improved park facilities. Local contractors, suppliers, and service providers should monitor these discussions as they may present future opportunities for work related to parks and recreation infrastructure.
- Board:
- Special Meeting of the Board of County Commissioners for a Workshop on Impact Fees
- Date:
- 2026-05-12
- Type:
- Agenda_item
VIII. Environmentally Sensitive Lands ...................................................................................... 78
Special Meeting of the Board of County Commissioners for a Workshop on Impact Fees listed this item on its agenda for 2026-05-12 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:
- Special Meeting of the Board of County Commissioners for a Workshop on Impact Fees
- Date:
- 2026-05-12
- Type:
- Agenda_item
X. Impact Fee Benefit Districts ........................................................................................... 103
Special Meeting of the Board of County Commissioners for a Workshop on Impact Fees listed this item on its agenda for 2026-05-12 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:
- Special Meeting of the Board of County Commissioners for a Workshop on Impact Fees
- Date:
- 2026-05-12
- Type:
- Agenda_item
XI. Impact Fee Revenue Projections .................................................................................... 110
Highlands County is reviewing the potential re-implementation of impact fees for eight service areas, including Fire Rescue & EMS, Law Enforcement, Parks and Recreation, and Multi-Modal Transportation. This review follows a period of significant residential growth, with new home permits increasing from 255 in 2019 to 770 in 2025. The county is conducting a technical study to support the calculation of these fees, which are intended to address infrastructure needs created by new development. The process involves documenting capital needs, estimating costs, reviewing funding sources, and calculating demand. This study is currently under review, representing an early stage in the public process. If implemented, these fees would likely lead to future capital improvement projects and associated work, such as site preparation, utility installation, and construction, across various service areas. Local contractors, suppliers, and service providers are encouraged to monitor this process, as early engagement could provide an advantage before specific project plans, bids, and permits are finalized.
- Board:
- Special Meeting of the Board of County Commissioners for a Workshop on Impact Fees
- Date:
- 2026-05-12
- Type:
- Agenda_item
a. Approve the request in whole or in part, with or without conditions, including
Planning & Zoning Commission / Local Planning Agency Regular Meeting listed this item on its agenda for 2026-05-12 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:
- Planning & Zoning Commission / Local Planning Agency Regular Meeting
- Date:
- 2026-05-12
- Type:
- Agenda_item
a. Proof of a valid certificate of compliance from the Florida Association of
Planning & Zoning Commission / Local Planning Agency Regular Meeting listed this item on its agenda for 2026-05-12 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:
- Planning & Zoning Commission / Local Planning Agency Regular Meeting
- Date:
- 2026-05-12
- Type:
- Agenda_item
b. Deny the request, stating with specificity the objective, evidence- based
Planning & Zoning Commission / Local Planning Agency Regular Meeting listed this item on its agenda for 2026-05-12 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:
- Planning & Zoning Commission / Local Planning Agency Regular Meeting
- Date:
- 2026-05-12
- Type:
- Agenda_item
b. Documentation prepared for submission to FARR for certification of the
Planning & Zoning Commission / Local Planning Agency Regular Meeting listed this item on its agenda for 2026-05-12 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:
- Planning & Zoning Commission / Local Planning Agency Regular Meeting
- Date:
- 2026-05-12
- Type:
- Agenda_item
1.Health Insurance Advisory Committee Meeting Agenda
This document is an agenda for the Highlands County Health Insurance Advisory Committee meeting on May 7, 2026. Key items include approving previous minutes, introducing a new HR and PIO Director, a claims and benefits review by Shawn Flemming and Sam Ricchini of The Gehring Group, and a proposal for 2026 wellness dollars. The meeting is scheduled for 10:00 AM at 600 S. Commerce Ave., Sebring, FL 33870. The agenda does not detail any construction or development projects.
- Board:
- Health Insurance Advisory Committee
- Date:
- 2026-05-07
- Type:
- Agenda
- Address:
- 600 S. Commerce Ave., Sebring, FL 33870
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