City Commission Agenda Packet 04-27-26

City Commission Meeting · 2026-04-27 · agenda_packet

[501 W MEADOW STREET] The Leesburg City Commission meeting agenda for April 27, 2026, includes several items relevant to contractors. Key items include a purchase request for a new roof and skylight replacement at the Leesburg International Airport hangar by Advanced Roofing, Inc. for $128,200.00. There is also a resolution to amend an agreement with The Fishel Company for Underground Utility Construction Services and a resolution to execute a Construction Services Agreement with Cathcart Construction Company – Florida, LLC for the Carver Heights Stormwater Improvements project. Additionally, the agenda covers the dissolution of the Tara Oaks Community Development District and an amendment to the Grace Groves Community Development District boundaries. The U.S. Highway 441/27 Community Redevelopment Agency will consider approving Fiscal Year 2026 Façade Sign, and Landscape Grant Awards. [case Ordinance 26-08 (for annexation)] The Leesburg City Commission meeting minutes from April 13, 2026, detail several approved items. A $650,000 change order with Kingdom Construction Services, Inc. for the completion of the Susan Street Sport Complex was approved. A Construction Services Agreement with Paqco, Inc. for the Leesburg 5th Street Parking Lot Expansion project was authorized. Resolutions were adopted approving square footage rates and lease forms for hangars at Leesburg International Airport, authorizing an Electric Service Agreement with Fruitland Park Development IV, LLC for The Enclave at Lake Geneva, amending a lease agreement with SunAir Aviation, Inc., authorizing the Police Department to apply for a $13,729.00 JAG grant, and executing a Water and Wastewater Utility Pioneering Agreement with Trinity Land Company, LLC. An ordinance annexing approximately 202.6 +/- acres for a future development of 502 single-family dwelling units (Lake Bright-Brighurst ANNX) was adopted. Public comment included a request for discussion on West Main Street maintenance and beautification, and thanks for the JAG program. [Generally east of County Road 33 and south of Lake Brite Street, and west of County Road 33 and south of Desert Lane; case Ordinance 26-09] Ordinance adopted to change Future Land Use Map designation for 202.6 acres from Lake County Rural to City of Leesburg Estate Residential. Property is generally located east of County Road 33 and south of Lake Brite Street, and west of County Road 33 and south of Desert Lane, in Section 3, Township 21 South, Range 24 East. Adopted Ordinance 26-09. [Generally east of County Road 33 and south of Lake Brite Street, and west of County Road 33 and south of Desert Lane; case Ordinance 26-10] Ordinance adopted to change zoning on approximately 202.6 +/- acres from Lake County A (Agriculture) to City of Leesburg PUD (Planned Unit Development) to allow for 502 single-family residential lots. Property is generally located east of County Road 33 and south of Lake Brite Street, and west of County Road 33 and south of Desert Lane, in Section 3, Township 21 South, Range 24 East. An amendment was adopted requiring continuous road access to parcel 1701414 and stipulating that phase four cannot commence until the landfill is closed. A second amendment was adopted to strike section 8H1 of the PUD, meaning the CDD or HOA will be responsible for road maintenance, not the city. Adopted Ordinance 26-10. [case Ordinance 26-14] Ordinance adopted to amend Chapter 4, Article II, Section 4-19(C) of the Code of Ordinances to authorize approval of standard lease forms and rent rates for airport rentals and to authorize execution of standard lease forms by the City Manager. Adopted Ordinance 26-14. Ordinance introduced for first reading to dissolve the Tara Oaks Community Development District pursuant to section 190.046(10), Florida Statutes, finding that the district has no outstanding financial obligations and no operating or maintenance responsibilities. The district is old, dating back to 2005, and may need a new CDD or HOA in the future. The item will lay over to the April 27th meeting. [U.S. Highway 441/27; case Resolution 55] Resolution adopted authorizing the Chairperson and Secretary to execute a resolution approving Fiscal Year 2026 Façade Sign, and Landscape Grant Awards for the U.S. Highway 441/27 Community Redevelopment Agency. Adopted Resolution 55. [8806 Airport Boulevard, Leesburg International Airport] Purchase request approved for the installation of a new roof and replacement of skylights at an airport hangar by Advanced Roofing, Inc. for $128,200.00. The work will be at 8806 Airport Boulevard, Leesburg International Airport. The City will utilize a piggyback contract with Seminole County Public Schools Contract No. 20210067B-CB. Advanced Roofing provided the lowest responsive quote. Resolution adopted authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to execute Amendment No. 1 to the existing agreement with The Fishel Company for Underground Utility Construction Services. The amendment extends the term for an additional one year, through May 22, 2027, and includes a three percent adjustment to contract rates due to increased operational costs. The original agreement was for the City’s Electric Department. [Carver Heights community; case IFB No. 26-010-HG] Resolution adopted authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to execute a Construction Services Agreement with Cathcart Construction Company – Florida, LLC for the Carver Heights Stormwater Improvements project. The agreement is for an amount not to exceed $89,937.90 ($69,183.00 plus 30% contingency). The project includes construction of a dry percolation pond with a security fence and gate. Cathcart Construction Company – Florida, LLC was the lowest, responsible, and qualified bidder for IFB No. 26-010-HG. This document is a contract between Cathcart Construction Company – Florida, LLC and the City of Leesburg, outlining the terms and conditions for services provided by the contractor. It details requirements for public records access, contingent fees, acceptance of goods and services, ownership of documents, independent contractor status, assignment, no third-party beneficiaries, notices, governing law, jurisdiction, approval of personnel, disclosure of conflict, warranty, risk of loss, employment eligibility, illegal alien labor, counterparts, and authority to obligate. It also includes supplemental conditions for construction, covering definitions, inspection of work, tests, tools, plant and equipment, waste disposal, burning of debris, temporary traffic control, protection against pollution, temporary fencing and barricades, workmanship, materials, appliances, and employees, general quality and standards, project coordination, coordination with utility companies, supervision, construction superintendent, wage rates/equal employment opportunity, subcontracts, pre-construction meetings, order of completion, materials and equipment schedules, contractor's requests for interpretation (RFIs), submittal requirements, changes in the work, detail drawings and instructions, ownership of drawings, surveys, permits and regulations, royalties and patents, protection of work and property, deductions for uncorrected work, delays and extension of time, correction of work before final payments, the City's right to do work, suspension of work, removal of equipment, and use of completed portions. Specific project details such as address, size, zoning changes, or case numbers are not stated in this section of the document. [case Ordinance No. ____________ (related to Tara Oaks CDD dissolution)] The City of Leesburg is considering an ordinance to dissolve the Tara Oaks Community Development District (CDD). The CDD has no outstanding financial obligations or operating/maintenance responsibilities. The dissolution is requested by the Board of Supervisors of the Tara Oaks CDD and is in accordance with Florida Statutes. Staff recommends approval. There is no anticipated fiscal impact. The ordinance will be effective upon passage. [case Resolution No. 2026-04] The Tara Oaks Community Development District is dissolved. The District had no outstanding bonded indebtedness, financial obligations, ongoing operating or maintenance responsibilities, or remaining assets requiring administration or transfer. The City of Leesburg will assume no financial, operational, or maintenance obligations from the District. All public records will be retained by the City Clerk. The dissolution is effective immediately upon final adoption of the Ordinance. [North of the Florida Turnpike and east of U.S. Highway 27; case Ordinance No. 26-__ (proposed)] The external boundaries of the Grace Groves Community Development District are amended to reduce its size. Approximately 39 +/- acres are removed from the District, reducing the total acreage from 730.35 +/- acres to 693.66 +/- acres. This reduction is due to a Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) purchase of a 39-acre parcel for a stormwater pond to support roadway improvements. This parcel is separated from the main development by Mule Head Lake and is no longer suitable for residential use or part of the CDD's capital improvement plan. The City Commission staff recommended approval, and the City Commission is expected to adopt an ordinance to reflect this boundary amendment. [Sections 5-7, Township 21 South, Range 24 East and parts of Range 25 East, Lake County, Florida; case Not stated (related to Job No. 46522.003)] This document details a proposed amendment to the boundaries of the Grace Groves Community Development District (CDD) in Lake County, Florida. The amendment involves the contraction of the District by approximately 36.69 acres, reducing the total area to approximately 693.66 acres. The CDD is authorized to finance, construct, and maintain public infrastructure and community development services, funded through special assessments. The developer will reimburse the District for any expenditures related to this boundary amendment process. The document outlines the legal descriptions of the existing and amended district boundaries, encompassing sections 5-7 of Township 21 South, Range 24 East, and parts of Range 25 East. The amendment is intended to align the District's boundaries with specific development plans and is being processed through the City of Leesburg. [8404 US Highway 441 and 1516 US Highway 441] The U.S. Highway 441/27 Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) of the City of Leesburg, Florida, is authorizing staff to execute Façade, Sign, and Landscape Grant Awards totaling $26,038.38. This funding is for two projects within the CRA to enhance property aesthetics. All construction must be completed within one year of grant approval. The total proposed funding is within the available budget for the program.