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07-28-2026 Code Enforcement Hearing Agenda

[806-808 McClain Court; 303 E. Main Street; 321 N. New Hampshire Avenue; 321 W. Ianthe Street, Apartment 6; 457 S. Duncan Drive; 1248 Wells Avenue; case CET2602-0014; CET2604-0003; CET2604-0004; CET2604-0021; CET2605-0003; CET2606-0016] Code Enforcement Special Magistrate Hearing agenda for July 28, 2026, includes multiple cases addressing property maintenance and life safety code violations. Case CET2602-0014 against Wendell K. Howell & Jean C. Howell, Trustees of the Howell Family Trust, at 806-808 McClain Court, involves violations of International Property Maintenance Code and Florida Building Code related to exterior and interior structure, and electrical facilities. Case CET2604-0003 against Dreams Vacation Properties LLC. at 303 E. Main Street concerns violations of NFPA 101-FL Life Safety Code and NFPA 10 Standards for Portable Fire Extinguishers regarding means of egress and emergency lighting. Case CET2604-0004 against Christopher Wickson and Crystal Wickson at 321 N. New Hampshire Avenue involves violations of Florida Building Code and International Property Maintenance Code related to swimming pools. Case CET2604-0021 against 321 Ianthe Street LLC. at 321 W. Ianthe Street, Apartment 6, concerns violations of International Property Maintenance Code regarding interior structure and walking surfaces. Case CET2605-0003 against Long Farms North Limited Partnership at 457 S. Duncan Drive addresses violations of NFPA 101-FL Life Safety Code and NFPA 10 Standards for Portable Fire Extinguishers regarding emergency lighting and fire extinguishers. Case CET2606-0016, a repeat violation against Thompson & Votaw LLC. at 1248 Wells Avenue, concerns City of Tavares Land Development Regulations regarding accumulation and excessive growth. Administrative business includes Orders of Compliance for cases CET2603-0004 and CET2507-0011. A future hearing is tentatively scheduled for August 25, 2026.

Board:
Code Enforcement Hearing
Date:
2026-07-28
Type:
Agenda
Address:
806-808 McClain Court; 303 E. Main Street; 321 N. New Hampshire Avenue; 321 W. Ianthe Street, Apartment 6; 457 S. Duncan Drive; 1248 Wells Avenue
Applicant:
Wendell K. Howell & Jean C. Howell Trustees of the Howell Family Trust; Dreams Vacation Properties LLC.; Christopher Wickson; Crystal Wickson; 321 Ianthe Street LLC.; Long Farms North Limited Partnership; Thompson & Votaw LLC.
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07-16-2026 PZ Agenda

[201 E MAIN STREET, TAVARES (City Hall Council Chambers); case Ordinance 2026-04, Ordinance 2026-05, Ordinance 2026-06] Ordinance 2026-04 proposes to annex and rezone 19.18 acres for Interlake Business Park, located east of County Road 561, approximately 200 feet north of the Frankies Road intersection. Ordinance 2026-05 is a related Comprehensive Plan FLUM amendment for the same 19.18-acre Interlake Business Park project at the same location. Ordinance 2026-06 proposes to rezone approximately 50 acres for Fisherman's Cove, located west of North Eichelberger Road, south of Lane Park Road, and northwesterly of State Road 19. The agenda does not state the specific zoning/use changes or the applicant/developer/owner names for any of these items, nor does it indicate a decision or key dates beyond the meeting date.

Board:
Planning and Zoning Board Meeting
Date:
2026-07-16
Type:
Agenda
Address:
201 E MAIN STREET, TAVARES (City Hall Council Chambers)
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07-16-2026 PZ Agenda Packet - Web

[201 E MAIN STREET, TAVARES] The City of Tavares Planning & Zoning Advisory Board met on July 16, 2026. The meeting included approval of minutes, a swearing-in ceremony, public hearings on three ordinances, and other business. The board reviewed and made recommendations on several development-related items. Tab 1: Approval of the March 19, 2026, Planning and Zoning Board Meeting Minutes. The board reviewed and approved the minutes. [East of County Road 561, Approximately 200 Feet North of Frankies Road Intersection; case Ordinance 2026-04] Tab 2: Ordinance 2026-04 Interlake Business Park - Annex and Rezone 19.18 Acres East of County Road 561, Approximately 200 Feet North of Frankies Road Intersection. The board recommended approval of the ordinance for annexation and rezoning from Lake County MP (Planned Industrial) and HM (Heavy Industrial) to City of Tavares PD (Planned Development). The proposed development includes light industrial, manufacturing, storage, retail, professional services, and recreational commercial uses. [East of County Road 561, Approximately 200 Ft. North of Frankies Road Intersection; case Ordinance 2026-05] Tab 3: Ordinance 2026-05 Interlake Business Park - Comprehensive Plan FLUM Amendment 19.18 Acres East of County Road 561, Approximately 200 Ft. North of Frankies Road Intersection. The board recommended approval of the ordinance to amend the Comprehensive Plan Future Land Use Map from Lake County Industrial (I) to City of Tavares Industrial (I). This aligns with the proposed development and surrounding land use patterns. [West of North Eichelberger Road, South of Lane Park Road and Northwesterly of State Road 19; case Ordinance 2026-06] Tab 4: Ordinance 2026-06 Fisherman's Cove - Rezone 50+/- Acres West of North Eichelberger Road, South of Lane Park Road and Northwesterly of State Road 19. The board recommended approval of the ordinance to amend the Fisherman's Cove Planned Development (PD). The project involves expansion and modernization of an existing RV resort with recreational facilities, marina, and dry boat storage. Proposed additions include expansion of dry boat storage, construction of resort cottages for short-term rental, and expansion of recreational facilities. No conventional residential dwelling units are proposed. Tab 5: Community Development Director Report. The Community Development Director will inform the Planning & Zoning Advisory Board on development-related matters. No specific projects or actions were detailed in the agenda summary for this item.

Board:
Planning and Zoning Board Meeting
Date:
2026-07-16
Type:
Agenda_packet
Decision:
recommendations made
Address:
201 E MAIN STREET, TAVARES
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Agenda

[201 E MAIN STREET, TAVARES] Tavares City Council meeting agenda for July 15, 2026. Includes a presentation on seaplane access and infrastructure expansion collaboration. Also includes requests for reduction of code enforcement liens at 1000 Caroline St., capital charge finance agreement balance forgiveness, and a contract with the Lake County School Board for SRO services. Budget workshops are scheduled for the General Fund and setting the tentative maximum millage rate.

Board:
City Council Meeting and Budget Workshop
Date:
2026-07-15
Type:
Agenda
Address:
201 E MAIN STREET, TAVARES
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Agenda Packet - Web

This document is an agenda for the Tavares City Council meeting on July 15, 2026. It outlines various items for discussion and decision, including an invocation, approval of the agenda, proclamations, swearing-in, reading of ordinances, consent agenda items, and resolutions. Specific agenda items include a proclamation for the November 3, 2026 Election, a presentation on resolutions from Lakeport, CA, and Lake County, CA, regarding seaplane infrastructure, approval of city council meeting minutes, and the designation of a voting delegate for the Florida League of Cities Annual Conference. The agenda also covers general government matters such as board appointments, a budget workshop, new and old business, and reports from the City Administrator and Council Members. Several items involve financial matters, including requests for lien reductions and forgiveness of capital charge finance agreements. The budget workshop details proposed cuts and highlights for the FY 2027 budget, including proposed millage rates. The document also includes information on upcoming meetings and events.

Board:
City Council Meeting and Budget Workshop
Date:
2026-07-15
Type:
Agenda_packet
Address:
201 E MAIN STREET, TAVARES
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July 1, 2026, City of Tavares City Council Meeting Notice

The July 1, 2026, City Council meeting has been canceled. The next regularly scheduled meeting will be held on July 15, 2026, at 4:00 p.m. in the City Council Chambers, located at 201 E. Main Street, Tavares, Florida 32778. Please do not hesitate to contact the City Clerk's office with any questions at 352.742.6209 or susie.novack@tavaresfl.gov.

Board:
City Council Meeting - CANCELED
Date:
2026-07-01
Type:
Other
Decision:
Canceled
Address:
201 E. Main Street, Tavares, Florida 32778
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June CE Hearing Notice

The Code Enforcement Hearing scheduled for June 23, 2026, has been canceled. The next hearing is scheduled for Tuesday, July 28, 2026, at 4:00 p.m. in the City Council Chambers at Tavares City Hall, 201 E. Main Street, Tavares, FL 32778. For questions, contact Chris McCormick, Code Enforcement Officer.

Board:
Code Enforcement Hearing - CANCELED
Date:
2026-06-23
Type:
Other
Decision:
Canceled
Address:
201 E. Main Street, Tavares, FL 32778
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PZ Notice - June 2026 Meeting

The Planning and Zoning Board Meeting scheduled for Thursday, June 18, 2026, has been canceled. The next Planning and Zoning Meeting will take place on Thursday, July 16, 2026, at 3:00 p.m. in the City Council Chambers at Tavares City Hall, 201 E. Main Street, Tavares, FL 32778. For questions, contact Antonio Fabre, AICP, Director, Community Development.

Board:
Planning and Zoning Board Meeting - CANCELED
Date:
2026-06-18
Type:
Other
Address:
201 E. Main Street, Tavares, FL 32778
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06-17-2026 City Council Meeting Minutes

[1255 Wells Ave.] The Tavares City Council approved the Golden Triangle Regional Park (East and West Campus) Conceptual Plan Workshop and Review presentation. The project involves the design, engineering, and build-out of the Golden Triangle Regional Park system, comprising both East and West Campuses. The presentation included conceptual design plans based on community feedback. Key discussions involved the potential inclusion of a gymnasium, relocation of mobile offices, retention of senior ball fields, installation of artificial turf, and the use of foul-ball netting. The next steps include a third community engagement meeting, phasing, and budgeting. Public comment included support for the designs with concerns about parking and stormwater management, and appreciation for the collaborative efforts. The Council also considered a reduction in code enforcement liens for a property at 1255 Wells Ave. The reduction to $40,000 was approved, conditioned on the property being sold exclusively to SurePath Properties and the transaction closing within 120 days. The property owner at the time of violations resided in an assisted living facility.

Board:
City Council Meeting
Date:
2026-06-17
Type:
Minutes
Decision:
Approved (presentation acceptance) and Approved (lien reduction)
Address:
1255 Wells Ave.
Applicant:
SurePath Properties (purchaser)
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Agenda

The Tavares City Council agenda for June 17, 2026, at 4:00 PM in Tavares City Hall Council Chambers, 201 E Main Street, Tavares, includes several items. Key items for contractors include a workshop and review of the Golden Triangle Regional Park (East and West Campus) Conceptual Plan. Other agenda items include board appointments, a referendum on property tax reform, and a request for code enforcement lien reduction. Public comment procedures are outlined, and information is provided for individuals needing assistance.

Board:
City Council Meeting
Date:
2026-06-17
Type:
Agenda
Address:
201 E Main Street, Tavares
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Agenda Packet - Web

[201 E MAIN STREET, TAVARES; case CET1810-0014, CET2103-0016] This document is an agenda for the Tavares City Council meeting on June 17, 2026. It outlines various items including an invocation, updates, consent agenda items, resolutions, ordinances, general government matters, new and old business, audience to be heard, and reports. Specific items include a conceptual plan workshop for the Golden Triangle Regional Park (East and West Campuses), information on a state referendum on property tax reform, and a request for code enforcement lien reduction for a property at 1255 Wells Ave. The agenda also includes appointments to the Planning and Zoning Board and Library Board, and a resolution honoring City Administrator John Drury.

Board:
City Council Meeting
Date:
2026-06-17
Type:
Agenda_packet
Address:
201 E MAIN STREET, TAVARES
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Notice

NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC: The City Council meeting scheduled for June 3, 2026, has been canceled. The next regularly scheduled meeting will be held on June 17, 2026, at 4:00 p.m. in the City Council Chambers. Contact the City Clerk's office for questions.

Board:
June 3 City Council Meeting - CANCELED
Date:
2026-06-03
Type:
Other
Decision:
Canceled
Address:
201 E. Main Street, Tavares, Florida 32778
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05-21-2026 Planning and Zoning Board Meeting Notice

The Planning and Zoning Board Meeting originally scheduled for May 21, 2026, has been cancelled. The next meeting is scheduled for June 18, 2026, at 3:00 p.m. in the City Council Chambers at Tavares City Hall, located at 201 E. Main Street, Tavares, FL 32778. Contact Antonio Fabre, Director of Community Development, for questions.

Board:
Planning and Zoning Board Meeting - CANCELLED
Date:
2026-05-21
Type:
Other
Decision:
cancelled (May 21, 2026 meeting)
Address:
201 E. Main Street, Tavares, FL 32778
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05-20-2026 Meeting Minutes

The Tavares City Council convened on May 20, 2026. Key actions included approving the agenda and approving the Consent Agenda, which included the minutes from the May 6, 2026 meeting. The council also approved Resolution No. 2026-09, the Second Budget Amendment for FY2026/2027, which adjusts the adopted budget for capital projects, prior year encumbrance rollovers, and inter-departmental transfers. A discussion and vote occurred regarding a salary increase for the City Administrator, John Drury. Initially, a 7% increase motion failed (1-4). A subsequent motion for a 7.5% increase passed unanimously (5-0). The meeting also included a presentation on the "Back the Blue & Red March" event and an update on Lake County's Rural Protection Zones and Joint Planning Area Agreements. Public comment included a resident complimenting the city's flowerpots and thanking the council for the administrator's salary increase, and another resident noting their long career as a registered nurse without significant raises.

Board:
City Council Meeting
Date:
2026-05-20
Type:
Minutes
Decision:
Approved
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Agenda

This document is an agenda for the Tavares City Council meeting on May 20, 2026. It lists various items including call to order, invocation, approval of agenda, proclamations, swearing in, reading of ordinances, consent agenda (meeting minutes approval), resolutions (budget amendment), public hearings for ordinances, general government updates (rural protection zones JPA/TDR program), new business, old business, audience to be heard, reports, and adjournment. No specific development projects with contractor opportunities are detailed.

Board:
City Council Meeting
Date:
2026-05-20
Type:
Agenda
Address:
201 E MAIN STREET, TAVARES
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Agenda Packet - Web

[201 E Main Street, Tavares] Tavares City Council meeting agenda for May 20, 2026. Key items include an invocation, approval of the agenda, proclamations, a swearing-in ceremony, reading of ordinances, consent agenda items, resolutions, ordinances, general government updates, new business, old business, audience to be heard, reports, and adjournment. Specific agenda items include a proclamation for 'Back the Blue and Red March', approval of the May 6, 2026 City Council Meeting Minutes, a resolution for the Second Budget Amendment for FY2026, and a presentation on the Tavares Stormwater Final Vulnerability Assessment and Draft Adaptation Plan. The meeting also includes updates on Lake County's Rural Protection Zones JPA/TDR Program and City Administrator and City Council Member reports.

Board:
City Council Meeting
Date:
2026-05-20
Type:
Agenda_packet
Address:
201 E Main Street, Tavares
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05-19-2026 Code Enforcement Hearing Agenda

This document is an agenda for the City of Tavares Code Enforcement Special Magistrate Hearing on May 19, 2026. It lists several cases involving property maintenance and land development regulation violations. The agenda includes old business regarding a reduction in code enforcement fines at 1114 Estate Drive, and new business cases against Jermyles Cutliff and Dianne Cutliff at 691 W. Rosewood Lane for property maintenance violations, Eva Powers at 918 Dora Avenue for nuisances and storage violations, Harlan Root II at 1195 Wells Avenue for parking violations, and TCCA Property LLC at 1000 E. Caroline Street for fire extinguisher code violations. The agenda also notes a tentative hearing date for June 23, 2026.

Board:
Code Enforcement Special Magistrate Hearing
Date:
2026-05-19
Type:
Agenda
Address:
1114 Estate Drive, 691 W. Rosewood Lane, 918 Dora Avenue, 1195 Wells Avenue, 1000 E. Caroline Street
Applicant:
City of Tavares (prosecuting party in new business cases), Jermyles Cutliff, Dianne Cutliff, Eva Powers, Harlan Root II, TCCA Property LLC.
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Agenda

This document is the agenda for the Tavares City Council meeting on May 6, 2026. It outlines various items including call to order, invocation, approval of agenda, proclamations, swearing in, consent agenda, resolutions, ordinances, general government presentations on stormwater and adaptation plans, new and old business, audience to be heard, and reports. No specific development projects with addresses, sizes, or zoning changes are detailed for contractor pursuit.

Board:
City Council Meeting
Date:
2026-05-06
Type:
Agenda
Address:
201 E MAIN STREET, TAVARES
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Agenda Packet - Web

[201 E MAIN STREET, TAVARES] Tavares City Council Agenda for May 6, 2026. Includes invocation, pledge of allegiance, approval of agenda, proclamations, swearing in, reading of ordinances, consent agenda, resolutions, ordinances public hearing, general government items, new business, old business, audience to be heard, reports, and adjournment. Specific items include a proclamation for National Public Works Week, presentation of a GFOA Certificate of Excellence, approval of meeting minutes, and discussions on stormwater vulnerability assessment, adaptation plans, and city council priorities. [201 EAST MAIN STREET, TAVARES; case ORDINANCE 2026-03] Tavares City Council Meeting Minutes from April 15, 2026. The meeting included an invocation, approval of the agenda (with an addition), proclamations for Water Conservation Month and GFOA Distinguished Budget Award, swearing in, reading of an ordinance, consent agenda approval, and discussions on a charter amendment referendum, library update, proposed budget calendar, graduate recognition, new business (gateway sign), old business, audience to be heard, and reports. The meeting adjourned at 4:58 p.m.

Board:
City Council Meeting
Date:
2026-05-06
Type:
Agenda_packet
Decision:
Approved Ordinance 2026-03 (Charter Amendment Referendum for Four-Year Terms for City Council Members) unanimously 4-0. Approved Consent Agenda (Tab 3 and Tab 4) unanimously 4-0.
Address:
201 E MAIN STREET, TAVARES
Applicant:
Tavares City Council
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Code Enforcement Hearing Notice

The Code Enforcement Hearing scheduled for Tuesday, April 28, 2026, has been canceled. The next Code Enforcement Hearing is scheduled for Tuesday, May 19, 2026, at 4:00 p.m. in the City Council Chambers at Tavares City Hall, 201 E. Main Street, Tavares, FL 32778. For questions, contact Chris McCormick, Code Enforcement Officer.

Board:
Code Enforcement Special Magistrate Hearing - CANCELED
Date:
2026-04-28
Type:
Other
Decision:
Hearing canceled and rescheduled
Address:
201 E. Main Street, Tavares, FL 32778
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