1. CAO26-5152 Lottie Kelley Keep Pasco Beautiful Resolution

Board of County Commissioners · 2026-05-19 · agenda_item

This item is a resolution by the Board of County Commissioners of Pasco County recognizing Lottie Kelley for her long-term commitment to environmental efforts and beautification in the county. The resolution highlights her extensive volunteer work with Keep Pasco Beautiful, Inc. since 1995, including her leadership roles and spearheading projects like the Shady Hills Gateway Project. This project involved planting 14,000 square feet with native plants. The resolution also notes her role in growing the Pasco Earth Day event and her involvement in annual cleanups. The item is currently under review as a resolution to honor an individual's past contributions. While this is an honorific resolution and not a construction project, it acknowledges significant past volunteer efforts in landscaping and cleanup, which may inspire future community beautification and environmental initiatives.

years on Board of Directors

1995

terms as President

six

terms as Vice President

three

terms as Secretary

four

Shady Hills Gateway Project start year

2002

square feet planted

14000 square feet

native flowers, trees, and shrubs planted

700

Gateway Project award year

2008

Pasco Earth Day event start year

2010

vendors at Pasco Earth Day in 2010

twelve

people in attendance at Pasco Earth Day in 2010

300

vendors at Pasco Earth Day in 2026

25

people in attendance at Pasco Earth Day in 2026

1000

year Keep Pasco Beautiful Coordinator position funded

2014

year Florida Department of Transportation Grant applied for

2014

decades participating in Great American Cleanup and Keep Pasco Beautiful Cleanup

three

meeting date

2026-05-19

National Safe Boating Week

May 16-22, 2026