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Agenda 7.28.26
[4215 County Road 561] Approval to execute an Estoppel Letter regarding a Lease Agreement between Lake County and Southridge Shoppes (US), Inc., for the Sheriff's location. No fiscal impact stated. [case Q2026-00042] Approval to award RFQ Q2026-00042 to RMS Orlando, Inc. for the Building 320 Reroofing Project. Fiscal impact of $231,500 is within the Fiscal Year 2026 Budget. Located in Commission District 3. Approval of an Interlocal Agreement with the Town of Montverde for Lake County to perform fire and life safety inspections and establish shared costs for water infrastructure improvements for the new construction of Fire Station #85. Total estimated fiscal impact is $197,095.02 ($87,047.51 County expenditure and $110,047.51 Town reimbursement). Approval of a Purchase Agreement for property with Wolf Branch LLC for the Round Lake Road Extension Project, a Pond Drainage Easement Agreement, and a budget transfer of $830,000. Estimated fiscal impact is $2,749,000 ($2,735,000 purchase price plus $14,000 closing costs), with $1,374,500 grant funded and $1,374,500 county match. Located in Commission District 4. [Northbound CR 437 at Sorrento Avenue; case Q2026-00109] Approval to award RFQ Q2026-00109 to Estep Construction, Inc. to resurface and add right and left turn lanes on northbound CR 437 at Sorrento Avenue. Fiscal impact is $157,359.83 (expenditure) within the Fiscal Year 2026 Budget. Located in Commission District 4.
- Board:
- BCC - Regular Board Meeting - 4th Tuesday
- Date:
- 2026-07-28
- Type:
- Agenda
- Decision:
- Recommend approval
- Address:
- 4215 County Road 561
- Applicant:
- Southridge Shoppes (US), Inc.
Agenda Packet 7.28.26
[4215 County Road 561, Tavares] Approval of an Estoppel Letter regarding a Lease Agreement between Lake County and Southridge Shoppes (US), Inc. for the Sheriff's office. No fiscal impact. Approval to declare listed items as surplus, authorize their removal from fixed asset records, and authorize the Office of Procurement Services Director to execute supporting documentation. Fiscal impact for revenue cannot be determined. Approval of a Liability Claim Settlement for a motor vehicle accident that occurred on June 23, 2024. Fiscal impact is $100,000. Approval of Urban County Cooperation Agreements for the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program between Lake County and the City of Umatilla and the Town of Astatula for Fiscal Years 2027, 2028, and 2029. No fiscal impact. Approval to accept the Florida Commission for the Transportation Disadvantaged Trip and Equipment Grant Agreement for Fiscal Year 2026-2027; adopt Unanticipated Revenue Resolution (URR) to accept and appropriate $212,787 for the CTD Trip and Equipment Grant; and approve a budget transfer of $23,643 from Transit Reserves for Operations to Contractual Services. Total fiscal impact is $1,050,769 ($945,693 grant funded, $105,076 county match). [case FL 2026-031] Approval to accept the Federal Transit Administration’s Capital Grant Award Number FL 2026-031 for $2,248,842; adopt Unanticipated Revenue Resolution (URR) to accept and appropriate $2,206,095 for the Federal Transit Administration’s Capital Grant; and procure three replacement fixed route buses under the Jacksonville Transportation Authority’s RFP P-23-030, a contract between Jacksonville Transportation Authority and Gillig, LLC. Fiscal impact is $2,248,842 (100 percent grant funded). [Building 320; case Q2026-00042] Approval to award RFQ Q2026-00042 to RMS Orlando, Inc. for the Building 320 Reroofing Project. Fiscal impact of $231,500 is within the Fiscal Year 2026 Budget. Commission District 3. [Fire Station #85] Approval of an Interlocal Agreement with the Town of Montverde for Lake County to perform fire and life safety inspections and establish shared costs for water infrastructure improvements for the new construction of Fire Station #85. Total estimated fiscal impact is $197,095.02 ($87,047.51 County expenditure, $110,047.51 Town reimbursement). Approval of a Purchase Agreement for property with Wolf Branch LLC for the Round Lake Road Extension Project, a Pond Drainage Easement Agreement, and authorization for the County Manager and Chairman to execute necessary documents. Includes a budget transfer of $830,000. Estimated fiscal impact is $2,749,000 ($1,374,500 grant funded, $1,374,500 county match). Commission District 4. [Northbound CR 437 at Sorrento Avenue; case Q2026-00109] Approval to award RFQ Q2026-00109 to Estep Construction, Inc. to resurface and add right and left turn lanes on northbound CR 437 at Sorrento Avenue. Fiscal impact is $157,359.83 (expenditure) within the Fiscal Year 2026 Budget. Commission District 4. [north of CR 466A and west of Micro Racetrack Road] The Board approved sending a letter of opposition to the City of Fruitland Park regarding the Vita Serena Development. This development is proposed for 95.3 acres north of CR 466A and west of Micro Racetrack Road. The current Lake County zoning is Agriculture, and the proposed City zoning is PUD. The current Lake County FLU is Rural, and the proposed City FLU is Multi-Family Low Density. The development proposes a single-family residential subdivision with 344 units at a density of 3.61 units per net acre, developed in three phases. A previous annexation request for the same parcel was denied by the City of Fruitland Park with a proposed density of 4.3 units per acre. The developer made changes to decrease density for this new request. Commissioners expressed concerns about Micro Racetrack Road and transportation issues, referencing a PD&E study. The letter of opposition will address issues remaining about taking rural land off the County FLU map and transportation issues. The Board approved the second amendment to the Joint Planning Agreement (JPA) between the City of Groveland and Lake County. The JPA was initially approved in May 2025, with a provision for a road transfer agreement within six months, or the agreement would become null and void. The Board extended this time previously, and staff are still working on the agreement. The current request is for an additional six-month extension to December 31, 2026, for the overall JPA. Discussions have involved road transfers and maintenance, with the County offering funding for improvements on two specific roads. There were no public comments. [case Ordinance 2026-22] The Board approved Ordinance 2026-22, which repeals Chapter 6.5 of the Lake County Code (Cable Communications) and amends Section 18-3 of the Lake County Code (Right-of-Way Utilization Permit). This repeal is tied to the HOA affidavit ordinance. There were no public comments. [case Ordinance 2026-23] The Board approved Ordinance 2026-23, which amends Section 14.14.02 of the Lake County Code, Appendix E, Land Development, entitled Zoning Permits. The amendment requires the submission of an affidavit confirming compliance with mandatory HOA or other restrictive covenants with each zoning permit application. Commissioners noted the importance of this ordinance for addressing issues between County permitting and HOAs. There were no public comments. [case Ordinance 2026-21] The Board approved Ordinance 2026-21, creating Section 2-6 of the Lake County Code, entitled Bill of Rights Sanctuary County. The ordinance aims to protect individual rights and provide clarity for local officials, particularly the Sheriff, in upholding constitutional rights. There was extensive public comment, with most speakers in favor, citing concerns about government overreach, particularly during the COVID-19 pandemic, and emphasizing the importance of local government acting as a buffer. Some speakers advocated for the strongest version of the ordinance. One resident expressed opposition, raising concerns about potential conflicts with Federal law, the supremacy clause, and the County overstepping its authority. The Board discussed various versions of the ordinance, including the Collier County model and an 'enhanced' version, and ultimately approved the advertised version with suggested modifications, including changing the title to 'Bill of Rights Protection County' and ensuring the Bill of Rights was listed. The Board decided to readvertise to consider other versions, such as the Collier County or enhanced versions, due to legal concerns and the need for further discussion. The Board approved an ordinance repealing Article VIII, Chapter 3 of the Lake County Code, entitled Pain Management Clinics. This action was taken to update or remove outdated and obsolete sections governed by Florida law. The Board approved the appointment of Ms. Stephanie Winheim to the Lake-Sumter Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) Community Advisory Committee. There were two vacancies and one application prior to this appointment. The Board appointed Ms. Colleen Wallace to the WellFlorida Council as a Lake County Provider. There were three applications for one vacant position. The Board approved the original ordinance with language changes, including removing the term 'sanctuary,' leaving in the actual text of the Bill of Rights, adding 'protect the rights of law-abiding citizens' in subsection C, adding the phrase 'as an American citizen' to the definition, and calling it the Bill of Rights Protection Ordinance. Commr. Morris voted no. [Britt Road] The Board discussed the Britt Road bid, which went out on the current day, with responses expected from contractors. Work would begin after a decision was made. [Donnelly Street] The City of Mount Dora was scheduled to have a ribbon cutting on the Donnelly Street project in the current week. This conflicted with the County's budget workshop. This document details budget presentations and discussions for various Lake County offices, including Parks and Trails, Mosquito Management, Fairgrounds and Event Center, Building Services, Code Enforcement, and Economic Development. It covers proposed FY 2027 budgets, operational accomplishments, efficiencies, challenges, and future plans. Specific discussions included park acreage, mosquito control methods, fairground improvements, building permit processes, code enforcement strategies, and economic development initiatives like business attraction, retention, and workforce development. There were also discussions regarding transit services, including fixed routes, paratransit, funding sources, and technology upgrades. A significant portion of the document focuses on budget proposals and justifications for the upcoming fiscal year. Lake County Board of County Commissioners meeting on May 26, 2026, included discussions on economic development, planning and zoning, animal services, probation, emergency management, public safety support, and fire rescue. Key points included budget proposals for FY 2027, operational efficiencies, and responses to various county needs. No specific development projects with addresses, sizes, or zoning changes were detailed in this portion of the record. [4215 County Road 561, Tavares, Florida] Lake County Board of County Commissioners meeting on July 28, 2026, approved a Tenant Estoppel for a lease agreement for Sheriff's office space. The lease is with Southridge Shoppes (US), Inc., for commercial space at 4215 County Road 561, Tavares, Florida. The lease commenced on February 1, 2025, and the monthly base rent is $15,246.88 plus CAM charges of $6,346.47. The total conditioned space is approximately 17,000 sq. ft. plus an additional 153 sq. ft. at no cost. The landlord is refinancing and requested the estoppel letter. [case ITEM ID: 43029] Lake County Board of County Commissioners is declaring surplus fixed assets for disposal. The assets include various electronic devices, printers, copiers, servers, UPS units, and vehicles from multiple county departments. The disposal methods may include sale, donation, or scrapping. This action is part of the county's asset management process. [US Hwy 441 in Mount Dora; case ITEM ID: 43067] Lake County Board of County Commissioners is approving a Liability Claim Settlement for a motor vehicle accident that occurred on June 23, 2024. The settlement resolves a case where a resident was injured by a Fire Rescue Ambulance on US Hwy 441 in Mount Dora. The settlement amount is $100,000. [case ITEM ID: 43028] Lake County is entering into Urban County Cooperation Agreements with the City of Umatilla and the Town of Astatula for the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program for Fiscal Years 2027, 2028, and 2029. These agreements are necessary for Lake County to continue receiving CDBG funds from HUD. Other municipalities also participate or have renewed agreements. [case ITEM ID: 43032] Lake County Board of County Commissioners is approving the acceptance of the Florida Commission for the Transportation Disadvantaged (CTD) Trip and Equipment Grant Agreement for Fiscal Year 2026-2027. This involves adopting an Unanticipated Revenue Resolution to appropriate $212,787 and a budget transfer of $23,643 from Transit Reserves for Operations to Contractual Services. The total grant is $1,050,769 ($945,693 grant-funded, $105,076 county match). The grant will provide approximately 28,019 transportation (paratransit) trips. [315 West Main Street, Tavares, Florida, 32778-7800; case CONTRACT NO. G3S92] Lake County Board of County Commissioners received a Trip & Equipment Grant Agreement for 2026-2027 from the Commission for the Transportation Disadvantaged. The grant is for purchasing passenger trips and capital equipment to provide transportation for eligible transportation-disadvantaged individuals. The total project cost is $1,050,769.00, with $945,691.00 from state funds and $105,076.00 as a local cash match. Capital equipment is listed as 'None'. The agreement period is from July 1, 2026, to June 30, 2027. The grant requires compliance with various Florida Statutes and federal regulations regarding procurement, non-discrimination, and public records. [case RESOLUTION NO. 2026 - _________] Lake County Board of County Commissioners is amending the Transit Fund to receive $212,787 in unanticipated revenue for Fiscal Year 2025-2026 from the Florida Commission for the Transportation Disadvantaged FY 2026-2027 CTD Trip and Equipment Grant. This revenue will be appropriated for disbursement. [case Grant Award FL 2026-031] Lake County Board of County Commissioners is accepting a Federal Transit Administration (FTA) Capital Grant Award Number FL 2026-031 for $2,248,842. This grant will be used to procure three replacement fixed route buses under the Jacksonville Transportation Authority’s RFP P-23-030, a contract between Jacksonville Transportation Authority and Gillig, LLC, and for bus stop improvements. The grant is 100 percent funded by the FTA, with no local cash match required. The county is adopting an Unanticipated Revenue Resolution (URR) to accept and appropriate $2,206,095 for the grant. [320 W. Main St, Tavares, FL; case RFQ Q2026-00042] Lake County Board of County Commissioners is awarding RFQ Q2026-00042 to RMS Orlando, Inc. for the Building 320 Reroofing Project. The project involves the removal of the existing roof at 320 W. Main St, Tavares, FL, and the installation of a new thermoplastic polyolefin (TPO) roof. The contract amount is $212,500 plus a $19,000 contingency, totaling $231,500. This project is within the Fiscal Year 2026 Budget. [case ITB 25-905] Lake County Board of County Commissioners is awarding Contracts 25-905A-C for On-Call Roofing Repair Services to Advanced Roofing, Inc., High Level Roofing, LLC, and RMS Orlando, Inc. These contracts provide for preventative maintenance, inspections, and roof repair and replacement services on an as-needed basis. The estimated annual fiscal impact is $200,000, within the Fiscal Year 2026 Budget. These contracts replace expiring contracts 19-0906A-C. [North of Wolf Branch Road between Timberlake Drive to the west and Scenic Hills Drive to the east, within unincorporated Lake County.] Lake County is acquiring property from Wolf Branch LLC for the Round Lake Road Extension Project. The project involves extending and widening Round Lake Road from the Lake/Orange County Line to Wolf Branch Road, and then on a new alignment north of Wolf Branch Road to north of State Road (SR) 44, a total length of approximately five miles. The proposed improvements include two 12-foot travel lanes (with potential to widen to four lanes), bike lanes, a raised median, curb and gutter, sidewalks, and a multi-use trail. Roundabouts are planned at Sullivan Ranch Boulevard, Wolf Branch Road, Scenic Hills Drive, and another location between Wolf Branch Road and SR 44. The acquisition involves multiple right-of-way (ROW) tracts, grading easements, grading and drainage easements, and a stormwater retention pond. The total acreage for the acquisition is 25.5548 acres in fee simple, plus additional acreage for easements. The purchase price is $2,735,000, with a total project cost of $2,749,000, funded by a federal grant and a county match. The project is identified in the Lake-Sumter Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) List of Priority projects and is included in the Lake County Transportation Construction Program. [Fire Station #85, located within the Town of Montverde.; case Item ID: 43047] Lake County and the Town of Montverde are entering into an Interlocal Agreement for fire and life safety inspections and shared costs for water infrastructure improvements related to the new construction of Fire Station #85. Lake County's Office of Building Services will provide inspection services. The agreement also addresses shared costs for upsizing a water main from 8 inches to 12 inches and extending it by 20 feet, totaling approximately 635 linear feet. The total estimated fiscal impact is $197,095.02, with the County expending $87,047.51 and the Town reimbursing $110,047.51. [Round Lake Road-Wolf Branch Road to SR 44; case NRD19018] Wolf Branch, LLC is granting a perpetual easement to Lake County for a stormwater pond. The easement area is described in Exhibit A. The agreement allows for the construction, access, operation, and maintenance of stormwater pond facilities. Wolf Branch, LLC retains the right to use the easement area and potentially relocate the pond, provided equivalent stormwater storage is maintained and county approval is obtained. The agreement specifies conditions for pond relocation, including plan submittals, permit acquisition, and cost responsibility. Lake County will release portions of the easement area no longer needed after relocation. The agreement was made on a day in 2026, with Wolf Branch, LLC as the Grantor and Lake County, Florida as the Grantee. The case number is NRD19018. [CR 437 at Sorrento Avenue; case RFQ Q2026-00109] Lake County is awarding a contract to Estep Construction, Inc. to resurface and add right and left turn lanes on northbound CR 437 at Sorrento Avenue. The project was requested by the Mount Plymouth–Sorrento Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA). The estimated cost is $157,359.83, to be funded initially through Sales Tax, with potential CRA funding to be considered. The contract award is for RFQ Q2026-00109. [case ITEM ID: 42997] Lake County is preparing its Fiscal Year 2027 Recommended Budget and will hold public hearings to adopt TRIM rates. The first public hearing is scheduled for September 8, 2026, and the second for September 22, 2026. The document outlines the county's mission, goals, and objectives, including facilitating a strong economy and maintaining a high-quality transportation network. This document outlines Lake County's mission, goals, and objectives, focusing on enhancing quality of life, promoting quality development, and providing exceptional customer service. It details budget allocations and expenditures across various county funds, including General Fund, Special Revenue Funds, Debt Service Funds, Enterprise Funds, Capital Project Funds, and Internal Service Funds for fiscal years 2025-2027. The document also includes information on estimated fund balances and reserves. A significant portion discusses proposed legislation (Senate Bill 484) and county actions regarding data centers, including a presentation on data centers and a potential moratorium. The legislation aims to ensure large-load customers, such as data centers, bear their full cost of service and do not shift costs to residential or small business customers. It also addresses water-permitting standards for data centers, requiring the use of reclaimed water when feasible. The document details specific financial figures for revenues and expenditures across different departments and funds, providing a comprehensive overview of the county's financial planning and operational priorities. [Unincorporated areas of Citrus County, Florida; case Ordinance No. 2026-____] Citrus County, Florida, has established a temporary moratorium on the acceptance, review, processing, or approval of applications for data centers, data center facilities, and data center utilities within its unincorporated areas. This moratorium is intended to allow the county time to study the potential impacts of such facilities on groundwater, water supply, wastewater treatment, electrical grid capacity, land use, and environmental considerations, and to develop appropriate zoning regulations and development standards. The moratorium is for a period of twelve (12) months or until new ordinances are adopted, whichever occurs first. The county attorney directed staff to prepare this ordinance on May 12, 2026. [Unincorporated areas of Nassau County, Florida; case Ordinance Number 2026-044] Nassau County, Florida, has imposed a temporary moratorium on the acceptance, review, or approval of applications for development permits, development orders, rezoning, or site plans related to data center facilities within its unincorporated areas. This action is to allow the county time to study the potential impacts of these facilities on groundwater, water supply, wastewater treatment, electrical grid capacity, land use, and environmental considerations, and to develop appropriate land use regulations. The moratorium is for a period of up to one (1) year or until new ordinances are adopted, whichever occurs first. The Board directed the County Attorney to prepare this ordinance on April 13, 2026. [Lake County, Florida; case Ordinance No. 2026-___] Lake County, Florida, is adopting an ordinance to create Section 3.03.00 of the Land Development Regulations, titled 'Certified Recovery Residences,' and to amend related sections concerning definitions and permitted/conditional uses. This is in response to Senate Bill 954 (2025), which requires local governments to provide procedures for the review and approval of certified recovery residences and to allow for reasonable accommodations from land use regulations that might prohibit them. The ordinance defines certified recovery residences and includes them as permitted or conditional uses in specified zoning districts, establishing a process for requesting reasonable accommodations. The Board of County Commissioners approved the revised proposed ordinance for advertising on June 9, 2026, and held the first public hearing on July 14, 2026. The second public hearing was scheduled for July 28, 2026. [case 2026-___] Ordinance amending Section 9.01.06 of the Lake County Code, Appendix E, Land Development Regulations, to establish a minimum landscape buffer width of twenty-five (25) feet for properties developing along public roadways. This amendment excludes lots of record developing with a single-family residence. The ordinance aims to enhance public safety by improving sight distances and access for emergency vehicles, reduce congestion, and facilitate onsite stormwater infiltration and tree preservation. The Planning and Zoning Board unanimously approved the ordinance. The Home Builders Association of Lake-Sumter was provided a copy of the revised ordinance. The ordinance is effective as provided by law. [case 2026-___] Ordinance establishing standards for Certified Recovery Residences. It identifies permitted zoning districts and outlines a process for seeking reasonable accommodations from land use regulations. The ordinance is intended to accommodate individuals who may need access to facilities and buildings they previously could not use. Concerns were raised about the potential application of section 3.03.02 F, specifically regarding undue burden and the definition of 'reasonable amount of time'. The ordinance is effective as provided by law.
- Board:
- BCC - Regular Board Meeting - 4th Tuesday
- Date:
- 2026-07-28
- Type:
- Agenda_packet
- Decision:
- Recommend approval
- Address:
- 4215 County Road 561, Tavares
- Applicant:
- Southridge Shoppes (US), Inc.
LCWA Regular Meeting Agenda - July 22, 2026
This document is an agenda for the Lake County Water Authority regular meeting on July 22, 2026. It lists several items for discussion and approval, including staff reports, asset surplus, budget amendments, contract approvals for grasses/plants/trees and sealcoating/paving/striping, hurricane season updates, and adopt-a-lake program updates. It also announces upcoming events and meetings. No specific development projects with addresses or detailed project scopes are listed for approval in this agenda.
- Board:
- Water Authority - Regular Meeting
- Date:
- 2026-07-22
- Type:
- Agenda
- Address:
- 315 Main Street, Tavares, FL 32778
LCWA Regular Meeting Agenda - July 22, 2026
This document is an agenda for the Lake County Water Authority Regular Meeting on July 22, 2026. It includes approval of minutes, a consent agenda with items like a staff report, surplus of a plotter printer, budget amendment, and funding requests for contracts related to grasses, plants, trees, and sealcoating/paving/striping. The regular agenda includes a hurricane season update and an Adopt-A-Lake Program update. Several upcoming meetings and events are also announced, including training sessions, presentations, and excursions.
- Board:
- Water Authority - Regular Meeting
- Date:
- 2026-07-22
- Type:
- Agenda
- Address:
- 315 Main Street, Tavares, FL 32778
LCWA Regular Meeting Agenda Packet - July 22, 2026
[315 Main Street, Tavares, FL 32778] This document is an agenda for the Lake County Water Authority (LCWA) Regular Meeting on July 22, 2026. It lists various items for discussion and approval, including staff reports, budget amendments, contract approvals for grasses, plants, trees, and sealcoating/paving/striping, hurricane season updates, and adopt-a-lake program updates. It also includes announcements for upcoming meetings and events. Several consent agenda items and regular agenda items are listed, but specific project details, locations, or decisions are not provided for these items within the agenda itself. The document also contains minutes from a previous meeting on June 17, 2026, which detail discussions on water supply planning, water quality technology, dam repairs, and various reports. No specific new business opportunities for contractors are detailed in the agenda itself, beyond the mention of contract approvals for specific services.
- Board:
- Water Authority - Regular Meeting
- Date:
- 2026-07-22
- Type:
- Agenda_packet
- Address:
- 315 Main Street, Tavares, FL 32778
LCWA Regular Meeting Agenda Packet - July 22, 2026
[315 Main Street, Tavares, FL 32778] This document is an agenda for the Lake County Water Authority (LCWA) Regular Meeting on July 22, 2026. It includes approval of minutes from the June 17, 2026 meeting, a consent agenda with items like a Water Resources Monthly Staff Report, surplus of a plotter printer, budget amendment, and funding requests for grasses/plants/trees and sealcoating/paving/striping. The regular agenda includes a 2026 Hurricane Season Update and an Adopt-A-Lake Program Update. The document also details discussions from the June 17, 2026 meeting, including election of Chairman and Vice-Chairman, approval of minutes and consent agenda items (which included funding requests for an aquatic harvester and the Trout Lake Nature Center Restoration Project). Significant portions of the June meeting were dedicated to presentations on St. Johns River Water Management District (SJRWMD) water supply planning, focusing on north and south Lake County's water demand projections, potential impacts, and proposed projects. A presentation on TryMarine water quality technology, a patented product for improving water quality and sediment health, was also given, with discussions on its application, cost, and potential use in areas like Pine Meadows Conservation Area and Lake Apopka. An update on M-1 Dam repairs following Hurricane Milton was provided, with Boulevard Contractors Corporation winning the bid for $124,520. Discussions also covered the landfill near Wolf Branch Sink lawsuit, the LCWA annual budget, and stormwater master planning. Several upcoming events and meetings are listed, including water quality training, wetland excursions, and paddling adventures. [case Resolution 2026-05] Lake County Water Authority (LCWA) is seeking to purchase a replacement field operations truck and an aquatic harvester. The total budget amendment and transfer for these purchases is $210,000. The truck purchase is not to exceed $85,000 and will utilize the Florida Sheriffs Association Cooperative Purchasing Program Contract No. FSA25- VEL33.0. The aquatic harvester purchase is not to exceed $125,000 and was selected from quotations from four manufacturers as the best value and lowest-priced option. These acquisitions are to support field operations, maintenance activities, and aquatic vegetation management responsibilities. [case 26-W402 (A-C)] Lake County Water Authority (LCWA) is approving vendor contracts for sealcoating, paving, and striping services for Fiscal Year 2027. The total funding for these contracts is $300,000, to be utilized on an as-needed basis. The approved vendors are Estep Construction, J&L General Services, and ProWay Paving Systems. These services will support maintenance, repair, and improvement of paved infrastructure across LCWA facilities and properties, including parking lots, roadways, boat ramps, and trails. [case 26-W405 (A-C)] Lake County Water Authority (LCWA) is approving vendor contracts for grasses, plants, and trees for Fiscal Year 2027. The total funding for these contracts is $200,000, to be utilized on an as-needed basis. The approved vendors are Apex Landscaping, Green Isle Gardens, and SiteOne Landscape Supply. These contracts will support land management activities, vegetation restoration, habitat restoration, conservation initiatives, tree replacement, and landscaping on LCWA properties. A portion of the funding will come from the Tree Mitigation Fund.
- Board:
- Water Authority - Regular Meeting
- Date:
- 2026-07-22
- Type:
- Agenda_packet
- Decision:
- Agenda for upcoming meeting; details of past decisions from June 17, 2026 meeting include: Approval of minutes for May 20, 2026 meeting; Approval of Consent Agenda (Tabs 2-6); Election of Kristan Zenishek as Chairman and Trampis Bonjorn as Vice-Chairman; Approval of a Unanticipated Revenue Resolution (URR) to accept $10,000 and amend the FY 2026 budget for a water quality study.
- Address:
- 315 Main Street, Tavares, FL 32778
- Applicant:
- Lake County Water Authority
Agenda 7.14.26_revised
This document is the agenda for the Lake County Board of County Commissioners regular meeting on July 14, 2026. It includes various items such as minutes approval, consent agendas for the Clerk of Court and the main board, proclamations, human resources and risk management items, development services, public safety, community services, infrastructure and transportation services, and parks and water resources. It also lists public hearings for ordinances related to land development regulations, presentations, annexation reports, rezoning hearings, and regular agenda items for commissioners and development services. Several items involve financial appropriations, budget transfers, contract awards, and agreements for services and projects. Specific projects include a community development software contract, funding for the 2027 IWWF World Wakeboard Championships, a real estate purchase for an EMS ambulance station, a construction project for Britt Road reconstruction and culvert replacement, street lighting installation along Hancock Road, funding for CR 466A construction, and landscaping contracts for parks. Public hearings are scheduled for ordinances concerning certified recovery residences, rural conservation subdivision design standards, and subdivision regulations. The agenda also includes discussions on negotiating the purchase of development rights, the Chisholm Trail RV Park and Campground, landscape buffer requirements, and the transfer of maintenance responsibilities for a subdivision DWTS program. No specific development projects with addresses, parcel numbers, or detailed use changes were listed for approval or denial in the provided agenda text, other than the purchase of property for an EMS station and the location for the Wakeboard Championships.
- Board:
- BCC - Regular Board Meeting - 2nd Tuesday
- Date:
- 2026-07-14
- Type:
- Agenda
- Decision:
- Recommend approval for multiple items, including contracts, budget transfers, agreements, and ordinance adoptions. Specific decisions on rezoning, conditional use permits, comprehensive plan amendments, and variances are deferred to a separate agenda.
- Address:
- 801 North Bay Street, Eustis, FL (for EMS station); Lake David (Groveland) (for Wakeboard Championships)
- Applicant:
- Finlayson Family, LLC (seller of EMS property); IWWF (for Wakeboard Championships)
Agenda Packet 7.14.26 (Public)
The Board of County Commissioners for Lake County, Florida, met on July 14, 2026. The agenda included approval of minutes, consent items, proclamations, liability claim settlements, death benefits, contracts for community development software, tourist development funding for the 2027 IWWF World Wakeboard Championships, real estate purchase for an EMS ambulance station, an interlocal agreement for public safety assessment funding, library grant funding, a road reconstruction and culvert replacement project, a lighting services agreement, a County Incentive Grant Program agreement with FDOT for CR 466A construction, and contracts for landscaping supplies. Public hearings were scheduled for ordinances related to certified recovery residences, rural conservation subdivision design standards, and subdivision regulations. The regular agenda included discussions on negotiating the purchase of development rights, the Chisholm Trail RV Park and Campground, and the transfer of operation and maintenance responsibilities for a subdivision's DWTS program to the county. No specific development projects with addresses, sizes, or zoning changes were detailed for approval or denial in this portion of the agenda.
- Board:
- BCC - Regular Board Meeting - 2nd Tuesday
- Date:
- 2026-07-14
- Type:
- Agenda_packet
PLTAAC Agenda 6.30.26
The Public Lands and Trails Acquisition Advisory Committee met on June 30, 2026, to review property submissions for potential acquisition. The committee reviewed several properties based on staff site evaluations. The following properties were presented with their scores: Sunderman (Groveland, 38/48), Shelley/Chasteen (Howey-in-the-Hills, 30/48), Holloway (Paisley, 27/48), National Developers LLC/Rood (Ferndale, 14/48), King Grove Organic Farm (Eustis, 11/48 - fee simple and conservation easement application), and Sharp (Clermont, 9/48). Properties not completed during this meeting will be carried forward to the July 30 agenda. Public comments were solicited but not detailed in the provided text. The committee makes recommendations to the Board of County Commissioners for property acquisitions related to natural spaces, water quality, wildlife connectivity, and trails.
- Board:
- June 30, 2026 - Public Lands and Trails Acquisition Advisory Committee Meeting
- Date:
- 2026-06-30
- Type:
- Agenda
- Decision:
- Properties reviewed for potential acquisition; decisions on specific properties not stated in this agenda.
- Address:
- 315 West Main Street, Tavares, Florida 32778
- Applicant:
- Various (Sunderman, Shelley/Chasteen, Holloway, National Developers LLC/Rood, King Grove Organic Farm, Sharp)
PLTAAC Agenda Packet 6.30.26
The Public Lands and Trails Acquisition Advisory Committee (PLTAAC) met on June 30, 2026, to review property submissions for acquisition. The agenda included staff site evaluation reviews of several properties, with any not completed to be carried forward to the July 30 agenda. The meeting also noted that the Wekiva Trail site review would be considered on July 30. The document lists six properties that were scored based on site evaluations: Sunderman (Groveland), Shelley/Chasteen (Howey-in-the-Hills), Holloway (Paisley), National Developers LLC/Rood (Ferndale), King Grove Organic Farm (Eustis), and Sharp (Clermont). The April 16, 2026, meeting minutes were approved. Public comment was heard from Susan Fetter, a resident of Leesburg, who thanked the board and encouraged continued acquisition of conservation lands, referencing an accomplishment in Flagler County. A presentation was given by Dylan Rigsby of the Florida Wildlife Corridor Foundation regarding the statewide vision of connected lands, ecological hubs, and the importance of conserving working lands. The presentation highlighted opportunities and development pressures within Lake County, specifically mentioning connections between the Ocala National Forest and the Green Swamp, and the critical connection in South Lake via Wellness Way. Discussions also covered the Florida Ecological Greenways Network (FEGN) data collection, the acquisition workflow, scorecard approvals, and the process for conservation easement requests. The application window for nominations was February 13, 2026, through April 17, 2026, with 11 nominations received, including one conservation easement application and one combination application. The PLTAAC would receive all applications for review before the June 30, 2026, meeting, with higher-scoring applications being notated. The committee also discussed the solicitation of the program broadly versus approaching specific property owners.
- Board:
- June 30, 2026 - Public Lands and Trails Acquisition Advisory Committee Meeting
- Date:
- 2026-06-30
- Type:
- Agenda_packet
- Address:
- 315 West Main Street, Tavares, Florida 32778
Agenda 06.23.26
Approval of seven Resolutions for certification of non-ad valorem assessment rolls for various Municipal Service Benefit Units (MSBUs) and subdivisions for Fiscal Year 2027. The total amount to be collected for these MSBUs is $1,109,549.96. Approval of the Second Amendment to the Agreement with Kimley-Horn and Associates, Inc. for professional planning services for Comprehensive Plan Update. The estimated fiscal impact is $449,000. Approval of a Resolution in Opposition to the Heart of Florida Deep Well Injection Project and a cover letter directed to the Florida Department of Environmental Protection. No fiscal impact. Approval to accept the Florida Commission for the Transportation Disadvantaged Trip and Equipment Grant Application for FY 2026-2027 and adopt a supporting Resolution. The fiscal impact is $1,050,769 ($945,693 grant funded, $105,076 county match). [Portion of State Road 50, Mascotte area] Approval to adopt a Resolution authorizing the conveyance of public right of way to FDOT for road improvements on a portion of State Road 50 in the Mascotte area. No fiscal impact. [County Road 452 from County Road 44 to Lake/Marion County Line; case 21-0920] Approval of Contract 21-0920 with Tierra, Inc. for Construction, Engineering and Inspection (CEI) Services for County Road 452 from County Road 44 to Lake/Marion County Line Phase 2. The fiscal impact is $478,661.42 ($343,450 grant funded, $135,211.42 expenditure). [CR44 from US441 to SR19; case 24-934] Approval of Contract 24-934 with Halff Associates, Inc. for Engineering & Design Services for CR44 from US441 to SR19 Safety Improvement. The fiscal impact is $764,718.44 ($652,000 grant funded, $112,718.44 expenditure). [Rolling Acres Road from South of County Road 466 to North of US 27; case 25-726] Approval of Contract 25-726 with Metric Engineering LLC for Project Development and Environmental Study (PD&E) services for Rolling Acres Road from South of County Road 466 to North of US 27. The fiscal impact is $899,999.34 ($449,999.67 grant funded, $449,999.67 expenditure). Approval to accept public Right of Way and Easement Deeds secured in conjunction with development, roadway, and stormwater projects. Fiscal impact is $4,339.60. [Vista Hills Segment of Proposed Vista Ridge Drive] Approval of a Roadway Improvement and Impact Fee Credit Agreement for the Vista Hills Segment of the Proposed Vista Ridge Drive between Lake County and Route 46 Properties. Estimated fiscal impact is $3,102,550 in Northeast District Transportation Impact Fee Credits. Approval of the Fiscal Year 2027 Detailed Work Plan Budget for Arthropod Control for the Lake County Mosquito Control Program. Fiscal impact is $69,588 (grant funded). [Edgemont, Lake Nellie Crossing, and Trailside Subdivisions] Approval for adoption of the Initial Assessment Resolution for the Municipal Service Benefit Unit (MSBU) for Internal Subdivision Roads Assessment Roll for Edgemont, Lake Nellie Crossing, and Trailside Subdivisions. Estimated fiscal impact is $85,549.75 (revenue). Approval for adoption of the Initial Assessment Resolution for the Distributed Wastewater Treatment System (DWTS) Municipal Service Benefit Unit Assessment Roll. Estimated fiscal impact for Fiscal Year 2027 is $68,619.60 (revenue). Approval for adoption of the Initial Assessment Resolution for the Solid Waste Assessment Roll. Estimated fiscal impact is $33,987,543 (revenue). Approval for adoption of the Initial Assessment Resolution for the Fire Assessment Roll. Estimated fiscal impact is $54,467,645 (revenue). Approval of the Joint Planning Agreement (JPA) between the Town of Montverde and Lake County. No fiscal impact. Adoption and execution of an Ordinance dissolving the Board of Adjustment and transferring its functions to the Board of County Commissioners. No fiscal impact. [Unincorporated areas of Lake County] Discussion and direction on establishing a temporary Moratorium on Data Center Facilities within the unincorporated areas of Lake County. No fiscal impact. Approval to authorize Commissioner Sabatini to complete the National Association of Counties (NACo) online proxy form to cast Lake County’s vote at the 2026 NACo Annual Conference. The conference is from July 17-20, 2026. Approval and adoption of Pride in America proclamation, per Commissioner Sean Parks. [Lake County] Presentation by Scott Chevalier on the impact of the Powerhouse Youth Project in Lake County. No fiscal impact. Approval to advertise an Ordinance amending Section 9.01.06, Lake County Code, Appendix E, Land Development Regulations, to establish a minimum landscape buffer width of twenty (20) feet for residential properties developing along public roadways. No fiscal impact. Approval to advertise an Ordinance amending Section 14.07.00, Lake County Code, Appendix E, Land Development Regulations, entitled Subdivisions, to bring the section into compliance with Chapter 2025-164, Laws of Florida (Senate Bill 784 (2025)). No fiscal impact.
- Board:
- BCC - Regular Board Meeting - 4th Tuesday
- Date:
- 2026-06-23
- Type:
- Agenda
- Decision:
- Recommended for approval
- Address:
- Portion of State Road 50, Mascotte area
- Applicant:
- Kimley-Horn and Associates, Inc.
Agenda Packet 06.23.26
This document is an agenda for the Lake County Board of County Commissioners regular meeting on June 23, 2026. It lists various items for discussion and approval, including proclamations, resolutions, contracts, and agreements related to county services, infrastructure, and development. Several items involve financial commitments and contractual agreements with various companies for services such as planning, engineering, construction inspection, and road improvements. The agenda also includes a citizen question and comment period, and discussions on zoning and land development regulations. Specific projects include road improvements on State Road 50, County Road 452, CR44, and Rolling Acres Road, as well as assessments for municipal service benefit units for internal subdivision roads, wastewater treatment, solid waste, and fire services. A temporary moratorium on data center facilities is also proposed for discussion.
- Board:
- BCC - Regular Board Meeting - 4th Tuesday
- Date:
- 2026-06-23
- Type:
- Agenda_packet
- Decision:
- The document lists items recommended for approval, but no final decisions are recorded within this agenda.
LCWA Regular Meeting Agenda - June 17, 2026
The Lake County Water Authority held a regular meeting on June 17, 2026. The agenda included approval of minutes, consent items such as a water resources staff report, an operating budget update, a remote participation request, funding for an aquatic harvester, and funding for the Trout Lake Nature Center Restoration Project. Regular agenda items featured presentations on water supply planning and marine water quality technology, an unanticipated revenue resolution for a water quality study, and an update on M-1 Dam repairs. Trustee Zenishek provided a report on the Heartland League of Cities Meeting. Upcoming events were also announced.
- Board:
- Water Authority - Regular Meeting
- Date:
- 2026-06-17
- Type:
- Agenda
- Decision:
- The document is an agenda and does not state decisions made on specific projects. It lists items for discussion, approval, and presentation.
- Address:
- 315 Main Street, Tavares, FL 32778
LCWA Regular Meeting Agenda Packet - June 17, 2026
This document is an agenda for the Lake County Water Authority (LCWA) Regular Meeting on June 17, 2026. It includes approval of minutes, public comment, consent agenda items, and regular agenda items. Key discussions and reports include water supply planning, water quality technology, unanticipated revenue for water quality studies, and an update on M-1 Dam repairs. The document also details upcoming meetings and events. A separate section from a May 20, 2026 meeting covers the approval of minutes, a financial audit presentation, the Lake Yale Alum Treatment Project update, a proposed ordinance for name change (ultimately deciding to stay with LCWA), a draft scope of services for legal services, and the FY 2027 recommended budget and millage rate. It also includes reports on oyster deployment, appropriations, Trout Lake Nature Center wetland restoration, and Lake Harris marine patrol. The Water Resources Monthly Staff Report for May 2026 details activities in water quality, stormwater, development reviews, aquatic plant management, land management, and community engagement. Specific water quality projects include the Nutrient Reduction Facility (NuRF) Master Plan coordination and monitoring. Stormwater activities involve investigations, community response, and MS4 program compliance. Development reviews include planning meetings with municipalities and comments on development projects. Aquatic plant management treatments were conducted at various lakes, and tree removal occurred in canals.
- Board:
- Water Authority - Regular Meeting
- Date:
- 2026-06-17
- Type:
- Agenda_packet
- Address:
- 315 Main Street, Tavares, FL 32778
Agenda 6.9.26_addendum
This document is the agenda for the Lake County Board of County Commissioners regular meeting on June 9, 2026. It details various items for discussion and approval, including consent agenda items, proclamations, contracts for pharmaceuticals, transportation plans, community development block grant amendments, agreements for landfill facilities, HVAC maintenance, fuel storage, right-of-way dedications, septic system replacements, traffic control measures, expressway project reimbursements, wastewater treatment programs, park playground purchases, presentations on injection wells and hurricane outlooks, budget proposals, and public hearings for a fuel tax ballot measure and the repeal of pain management clinic regulations. It also includes regular agenda items for rezoning, conditional use permits, comprehensive plan amendments, and appointments to various advisory boards. No specific development projects with addresses or detailed zoning changes were listed for direct contractor pursuit in this agenda.
- Board:
- BCC - Regular Board Meeting - 2nd Tuesday
- Date:
- 2026-06-09
- Type:
- Agenda
Agenda Packet 6.9.26 (Public)_addendum_
This document is an agenda for the Lake County Board of County Commissioners regular meeting on June 9, 2026. It lists various items for discussion and approval, including minutes, consent agendas, proclamations, contracts for pharmaceuticals, transportation plans, community development block grant amendments, agreements for oyster shell storage, HVAC maintenance, fuel and fluid storage, right-of-way dedication, septic to sewer system contracts, stop sign installations, expressway project reimbursements, wastewater treatment system programs, playground equipment purchases, presentations on injection wells and hurricane outlooks, budget proposals, and ordinances related to fuel taxes and pain management clinics. It also includes public hearings for rezonings and a regular agenda item for establishing regulations for Certified Recovery Residences. Several items involve financial expenditures and grant funding. Public comment was heard during a dedicated period, and specific concerns were raised regarding annexation, fairgrounds, and boat ramp usage.
- Board:
- BCC - Regular Board Meeting - 2nd Tuesday
- Date:
- 2026-06-09
- Type:
- Agenda_packet
BCC Budget Workshop Agenda 5.26.26
This document is an agenda for the Board of County Commissioners of Lake County, Florida, for a departmental budget workshop on May 26, 2026. It lists presentations for the proposed Fiscal Year 2027 budgets for various county departments, including Building Services, Code Enforcement, Economic Development, Planning & Zoning, Animal Services, County Probation, Emergency Management, Public Safety Support, and Fire Rescue. The agenda also includes an agenda update and standard meeting preliminaries like invocation and pledge of allegiance. No specific development projects, applications, or decisions are detailed, as the focus is on departmental budget discussions.
- Board:
- BCC Department Budget Workshop (Day 3)
- Date:
- 2026-05-26
- Type:
- Agenda
BCC Budget Workshop Agenda 5.21.26
This document is an agenda for the Board of County Commissioners of Lake County, Florida, for a Departmental Budget Workshop on May 21, 2026. The agenda includes updates and proposed Fiscal Year 2027 budget presentations from various county departments: Extension Services, Housing & Community Services, Library Services, Tourism, Parks & Trails, and Transit Services. The document also includes disclaimers regarding meeting attendance, public comment, and the potential for agenda changes. No specific development projects requiring contractor or trade work are detailed.
- Board:
- BCC Departmental Budget Workshop (Day2)
- Date:
- 2026-05-21
- Type:
- Agenda
May 20, 2026 LCWA Regular Board Meeting Agenda
The Lake County Water Authority will hold its regular meeting on Wednesday, May 20, 2026, at 3:30 p.m. at the Lake County Administration Building, 2nd Floor – County Commission Chambers, 315 Main Street, Tavares, FL 32778. The agenda includes a financial audit presentation, water resources staff report, FWC contract amendment, funding request for operations fleet vehicles, an update on the Lake Yale Alum Treatment Project, proposed ordinance for name change, proposed legal services scope of services, and the FY 2027 recommended budget and millage rate. Several public events are also announced for May and June 2026.
- Board:
- Water Authority - Regular Meeting
- Date:
- 2026-05-20
- Type:
- Agenda
- Address:
- 315 Main Street, Tavares, FL 32778
- Applicant:
- Lake County Water Authority
May 20, 2026 LCWA Regular Board Meeting Agenda Pack
[315 Main Street, Tavares, FL 32778] The Lake County Water Authority (LCWA) Board of Trustees met on April 22, 2026. A significant agenda item was the proposed name change for the LCWA. After extensive discussion, the Board voted 3-2 to change the name to Lake County Water Management District. This change reflects evolving responsibilities and aims for better community understanding. The Board also approved executing a letter of intent for the Hurley Farm Property, a 504-acre parcel, for due diligence regarding water treatment. Additionally, the Board approved letters of support to resume federal funding for the Community Rating System (CRS) program, which impacts flood insurance discounts. The meeting also included updates on the Nutrient Reduction Facility (NuRF), legislative priorities, and a discussion on selecting new legal services.
- Board:
- Water Authority - Regular Meeting
- Date:
- 2026-05-20
- Type:
- Agenda_packet
- Decision:
- Approved (Name Change to Lake County Water Management District, Execution of Letter of Intent for Hurley Farm Property, Authorization to execute letters of support for CRS Program funding)
- Address:
- 315 Main Street, Tavares, FL 32778
- Applicant:
- Lake County Water Authority Board of Trustees
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