Brooksville, FL

City Council Regular Meeting

The City Council will hold a second reading for an ordinance to establish a trust fund for the South Brooksville Community Redevelopment Area. The body will also consider budget amendments and a purchase agreement for generators.

• Second reading of Ordinance 1026 to create the South Brooksville Community Redevelopment Trust Fund
• Cooperative Purchase Agreement with Florida Sheriff's Association for Tradewinds Power Corp generators using grant funds
• Fiscal Year 2025/2026 Quarterly Budget Amendments
• Appointment of Eric Sangvic to the Brooksville Housing Authority
• Margaret R. Ghiotto Improvement Award for 68 Irene Street

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Planning and Zoning Commission will meet to discuss two new ordinances. The body will read proposals regarding the standards and allowable locations for fireworks sales and collection bins.

• Ordinance Number 1027: standards and allowable locations for fireworks sales
• Ordinance Number 1029: standards and allowable locations for collection bins

City Council Workshop Meeting

The Brooksville City Council holds a workshop meeting on October 5, 2026 at 6:30 p.m. in the Joseph E. Johnston III Council Chambers. The only substantive agenda item listed is a staff report on Parks and Recreation facility usage and programming. The rest of the agenda is procedural: call to order, pledge, agenda approval, citizen input, and closing items. No ordinances, contracts, or public hearings appear on this agenda.

• Staff report on Parks and Recreation facility usage and programming
• Citizen input limited to 3 minutes per speaker, with two input periods on the agenda
• No rezonings, contracts, ordinances, or fee changes are listed on this agenda

City Council Regular Meeting

The Brooksville City Council meets October 5, 2026 at 7:00 p.m. for a regular meeting. The main items are a public hearing on Resolution 2026-20 adopting the City portion of the South Brooksville Community Redevelopment Plan and first reading of Ordinance 1026 creating a South Brooksville Community Redevelopment Trust Fund. The council will also hold second and final readings on annexation, tree protection, and fire code ordinances, and consider a code enforcement lien relief request and an FDOT license agreement for SR 50A/E. Jefferson Street. Several items are routine, including minutes approval and proclamations.

• Public hearing on Resolution 2026-20 adopting the City portion of the South Brooksville Community Redevelopment Plan
• First reading of Ordinance 1026 creating the South Brooksville Community Redevelopment Trust Fund
• Second and final reading of Ordinance 1018 modifying landscape and tree protection standards
• Second and final reading of annexation Ordinance 1022 for 1445 W. Jefferson St and Ordinance 1021 for a 40-acre City-owned parcel at the William S. Smith Water Reclamation Facility
• Consideration of code enforcement lien relief at 314 Hendricks and an FDOT license agreement for SR 50A/E. Jefferson Street improvements

City Council Special Meeting

The Brooksville City Council is holding its final public budget hearing for Fiscal Year 2026/27, which begins October 1, 2026. The council will hear public input, then vote on a resolution levying a General Fund ad valorem millage rate of 6.5000 mils and on the second and final reading of the budget ordinance. The proposed rate is a 0.37% decrease from the current rolled-back rate of 6.5239 mils.

• Public hearing on FY 2026/27 tentative budget
• Resolution No. 2026-21: levying General Fund ad valorem millage rate of 6.5000 mils
• Second and final reading of budget Ordinance No. 1023, effective October 1, 2026
• Ad valorem tax rate decrease of 0.37% from rolled-back rate of 6.5239 mils

The City Council approved the Fiscal Year 2026/2027 budget and set the General Fund ad valorem millage rate at 6.5000. The approved budget includes a 2% cost-of-living adjustment for employees in October 2026 and a merit increase of up to 2% in April 2027.

• Approved agenda as presented (5-0)
• Approved Resolution No. 2026-21 levying a General Fund Ad Valorem Millage Rate of 6.5000 (4-1)
• Approved budget Ordinance No. 1023 on second and final reading (4-1)

Community Redevelopment Agency

The Brooksville Community Redevelopment Agency will hold a budget meeting immediately after the 6:00 p.m. budget hearing to consider two resolutions approving its budgets for the upcoming fiscal year. One resolution covers the original CRA established in 1999, and the other covers the expanded boundaries established in 2023. The board will take a roll call vote on each resolution after a finance director presentation and citizen input.

• CRA Budget Resolution No. 2026-03 for the CRA established in 1999
• CRA Budget Resolution No. 2026-04 for the CRA expanded boundaries established in 2023
• Citizen input limited to 3 minutes per speaker on budget-related matters
• Roll call votes on both resolutions

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Brooksville Planning and Zoning Commission will hold a quasi-judicial hearing on a preliminary plat request for Southern Hills Plantation Phase 4 by Greenpointe Developers, LLC. The commission will also consider text amendments to the Land Development Code's Adequate Public Facilities article, approve prior minutes, and vote on rescheduling the November meeting due to Veterans Day.

• PP 2026-03: Greenpointe Developers, LLC preliminary plat for Southern Hills Plantation Phase 4
• Land Development Code text amendments to Article VI, Sections 6-1.1, 6-1.2, 6-1.3, and 6-2.2
• Approval of August 12, 2026 minutes
• Reschedule November 11, 2026 meeting to November 18, 2026 for Veterans Day

The Planning and Zoning Commission voted 4-0 to recommend City Council approve amendments to the Land Development Code's Adequate Public Facilities article, aligning with a new interlocal agreement on school concurrency. The commission also approved prior meeting minutes, rescheduled the November meeting due to Veterans Day, and postponed a preliminary plat request until the applicant resubmits.

• Approved August 12, 2026 meeting minutes (4-0)
• Approved rescheduling November 11, 2026 meeting to November 18, 2026 (4-0)
• Postponed Southern Hills Plantation Phase 4 preliminary plat until resubmitted (4-0)
• Recommended City Council approve Land Development Code amendments on school concurrency (4-0)

City Council Regular Meeting

The City Council will hold public hearings on two proposed annexations and three ordinances regarding land use, fire rescue, and tree protection. The agenda also includes a contract for a new City Attorney and various utility service agreements.

• Contract with Trask Daigneault, LLP for City Attorney
• Annexation of 40-acre parcel for William S. Smith Water Reclamation Facility
• Annexation of property at 1445 W. Jefferson St.
• Ordinance No. 1018 regarding Landscape and Tree Protection Regulations
• Resolution to close State Roads for Kiwanis Christmas Parade and Christmas on Main Street

The Brooksville City Council approved a new contract for City Attorney Trask Daigneault, LLP. Council also passed the first reading of an ordinance updating tree protection and landscape standards, and authorized a utility agreement amendment for the Southern Pines development.

• Approved contract for City Attorney Trask Daigneault, LLP (5-0)
• Appointed Gina Hall to the Housing Authority (5-0)
• Vacated public rights-of-way in Scarborough Terrace Subdivision (5-0)
• Approved first reading of tree protection ordinance (4-1)
• Approved 2026 Hernando Youth League basketball contract (5-0)
• Approved utility agreement amendment for Southern Pines (5-0)
• Approved utility service agreement for Barry Dental (5-0)
• Approved annual fee resolution (5-0)

City Council Special Meeting-Fire Pension

The Brooksville City Council will hold a special meeting to decide on a deposit into the Firefighters’ Retirement Trust Fund (Fund 143). The agenda includes procedural items and public input periods, with no other substantive decisions or discussions listed.

• Approval of Firefighters’ Retirement Trust Fund Deposit from Fund 143

The City Council approved a one-time deposit of $850,000 from Fund 143 into the Firefighters’ Retirement Trust Fund. This funding is intended to cover pending annuity purchases for 10 members and a reserve for final plan expenses following the plan's termination on October 1, 2025.

• Approved $850,000 deposit into Firefighters’ Retirement Trust Fund (4-0)
• Approved agenda with addition of proclamation for Terri Carter (4-0)

City Council Special Meeting

The Brooksville City Council is holding its first public hearing on the tentative FY26/27 budget, which starts October 1, 2026. The proposed ad valorem tax rate is 6.5000 mils, a 0.37% decrease from the current rolled-back rate of 6.5239 mils. The council will consider a resolution to levy this tentative rate and the first reading of the budget ordinance. Public input is invited, and final adoption is scheduled for September 23, 2026.

• Proposed ad valorem tax rate of 6.5000 mils for FY2027, a 0.37% decrease from rolled-back rate of 6.5239 mils
• Consideration of Resolution No. 2026-16 to levy tentative General Fund millage rate of 6.5000
• First reading of budget Ordinance No. 1023, effective October 1, 2026
• Public hearing for input on millage rate and proposed budget
• Final millage rate resolution and second reading scheduled for September 23, 2026 at 6:00 p.m.

City Council approved a tentative General Fund ad valorem millage rate of 6.5000 for the 2027 fiscal year. The council also approved the first reading of the budget ordinance for the period beginning October 1, 2026.

• Approved agenda as presented (5-0)
• Approved Resolution No. 2026-16 setting tentative millage rate at 6.5000 (4-1)
• Approved first reading of budget Ordinance No. 1023 (4-1)
• Directed City Manager to provide date options for a Parks workshop

City Council Special Meeting

The Brooksville City Council is holding a special meeting to conduct final evaluations and interviews of three municipal attorney firms selected from RFP submissions. The council will choose among Shepard, Smith, Hand, & Brackins P.A.; Shumaker, Loop, & Kendrick, LLC; and Trask Daigneault, LLP. The meeting also includes time for citizen input on agenda items or other matters.

• Final evaluation and interviews of 3 municipal attorney firms: Shepard, Smith, Hand, & Brackins P.A.; Shumaker, Loop, & Kendrick, LLC; Trask Daigneault, LLP
• Citizens input limited to 3 minutes per speaker
• Agenda approval/modifications limited to City Council and City Manager

The City Council interviewed three municipal attorney firms to replace the current firm. Following the interviews and a vote on top choices, the Council authorized Mayor Tanner to negotiate a contract with Trask Daigneault, LLP.

• Approved meeting agenda (5-0)
• Approved vote to identify top-choice firm (5-0)
• Approved contract negotiations with Trask Daigneault, LLP (5-0)

City Council Special Meeting

The Brooksville City Council is holding a special meeting to pre-evaluate four proposals received in response to RFP-COB-2026-0008 for municipal attorney services. This is a discussion and evaluation item, not a final decision. The agenda is otherwise procedural, including call to order, pledge, citizen input, and standard closing items.

• Pre-evaluation of RFP-COB-2026-0008 Municipal Attorney Services, four proposals received

The City Council reviewed scores for four proposals regarding municipal attorney services. The Council decided to interview Shepard, Smith, Hand, & Brackins P.A., Shumaker, Loop, & Kendrick, LLP, and Trask Daigneault, LLP, but will not interview Sabatini Law Firm, P.A.

• Approved meeting agenda (5-0)
• Selected three firms for interviews: Shepard, Smith, Hand, & Brackins P.A., Shumaker, Loop, & Kendrick, LLP, and Trask Daigneault, LLP
• Decided not to interview Sabatini Law Firm, P.A.
• Approved interview format consisting of a public open forum followed by one-on-one sessions with Council Members

City Council Regular Meeting

The Brooksville City Council is holding a regular meeting with public hearings on two ordinances to repeal the city's fire protection services assessment and fire impact fee program. The council will also consider a petition to vacate rights-of-way on several streets, a park rule waiver for horseback riding, a utility service agreement, and a time clock system purchase.

• Second reading of Ordinance No. 1019 repealing the City Fire Protection Services Assessment beginning FY 2026-2027
• Second reading of Ordinance No. 1020 repealing the City Fire Impact Fee Program effective October 1, 2026
• Resolution 2026-11-VAC2026-01: petition to vacate portions of Marianne Street, Varn Avenue, Georgia Avenue, and South Alabama Avenue
• Request to waive park rule to allow horseback riding for an event on October 17, 2026
• Utility Service Agreement between the City and Coastal Waste and Recycling, Inc.

The City Council approved ordinances to abolish the City Fire Protection Services Assessment and the City Fire Impact Fee program. The council also approved a phase one playground donation for Russell Street Park and a new time clock system upgrade.

• Approved repeal of Fire Protection Services Assessment (5-0)
• Approved repeal of City Fire Impact Fee program effective Oct 1, 2026 (5-0)
• Approved Phase One of Russell Street Park playground donation (5-0)
• Approved $24,100 time clock system upgrade through Andrews Technology (5-0)
• Approved Utility Service Agreement with Coastal Waste and Recycling, Inc. (5-0)
• Granted rule waiver for horseback riding at Russell Street Park (5-0)
• Continued hearing on right-of-way vacation for Acme United Corporation
• Approved July 20, 2026 meeting minutes (5-0)

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Brooksville Planning & Zoning Commission will meet on August 12, 2026, to decide on Ordinance 1018’s tree-preservation and landscaping changes and to hear a quasi-judicial preliminary-plat request from Coastal Engineering Associates, Inc.

• Review Ordinance 1018 changes to tree preservation and landscaping rules
• Consider PP 2026-02 preliminary plat approval request by Coastal Engineering Associates, Inc.

The Planning and Zoning Commission voted 5-0 to recommend Ordinance 1018 to City Council, which amends tree preservation and landscaping rules, adding a bond or escrow requirement for developers pending legal review. The commission also approved the preliminary plat for Springside Crossing, a 771-unit development, and approved the July minutes and a meeting reschedule.

• Approved July 8, 2026 minutes (4-0)
• Rescheduled September 9, 2026 meeting to September 16, 2026 (5-0)
• Recommended Ordinance 1018 to City Council with bond/escrow requirement for tree mitigation (5-0)
• Approved preliminary plat PP 2026-02 for Springside Crossing, 771 units (5-0)

Community Redevelopment Agency

The Community Redevelopment Agency will vote on recommending that City Council adopt the South Brooksville unified plan. The board will also review and discuss the proposed FY2027–2036 CRA Capital Improvement Plan.

• Resolution 2026-02: Recommendation for City Council to adopt the South Brooksville unified plan
• Review and discussion of Proposed FY2027–2036 CRA Capital Improvement Plan (CIP)

City Council Regular Meeting

The Brooksville City Council will meet on August 3, 2026, to discuss and vote on several items, including the repeal of fire protection services assessment and fire impact fee program, changes to plat approval processes, and a resolution to close streets for the 2026 Halloween Howl and HCSO Safety Fun Fest event. The meeting will also include presentations on legislative session updates and employee benefits renewal, as well as recognition of employees with STAR awards and years of service.

• Repeal of City Fire Protection Services Assessment beginning FY 2026–2027
• Repeal of City Fire Impact Fee Program effective October 1, 2026
• Resolution No. 2026-12 to close State Streets for Halloween Howl and HCSO Safety Fun Fest on October 24, 2026, from 11:00 AM to 10:00 PM
• Second reading of Ordinance No. 1017 regarding changes to plat approval processes
• Approval of Resolution consenting to inclusion of property within City limits in Hernando County’s Fire Protection MSBU beginning FY 2026–2027

The City Council approved transitioning employee medical insurance to FMIT UnitedHealthcare to reduce annual costs by approximately $124,386. The Council also passed ordinances to repeal the city fire protection assessment and impact fee program as services consolidate with Hernando County.

• Approved transition of employee medical insurance from Cigna to FMIT UnitedHealthcare (4-0)
• Authorized renewal of agreement with Gehring Group (4-0)
• Approved Ordinance 1017 regarding plat approval process changes (4-0)
• Approved first reading of Ordinance 1019 to repeal City Fire Protection Services Assessment (4-0)
• Approved first reading of Ordinance 1020 to repeal City Fire Impact Fee program (4-0)
• Approved Resolution 2026-13 to include city property in Hernando County fire protection MSBU (4-0)
• Authorized purchase of new security system for City Hall lobby and third floor (4-0)
• Approved $31,733.11 repair for Wastewater Treatment Plant Effluent Pump (4-0)

City Council Special Meeting

This special meeting focuses on financial planning for FY2027. The council will review and discuss enterprise funds, special revenue, debt service, capital projects, and trust/agency funds. They will also discuss the proposed FY2027–2036 Capital Improvement Plan and the tentative millage rate, which directly affects property taxes. Public input is scheduled at two points during the meeting.

• Review and discussion of tentative millage rate for FY2027
• Review and discussion of proposed FY2027–2036 Capital Improvement Plan (CIP)
• Review and discussion of enterprise funds, special revenue, debt service, capital projects, and trust/agency funds
• Citizens input periods: up to 3 minutes per speaker on agenda items or other matters

The City Council approved several funding allocations for the Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) and set a tentative millage rate of 6.5. The council also approved priorities for the Enterprise Fund CIP, including engineering and design for the Croom Road wastewater treatment plant.

• Approved $233,000 from General Fund for CIP (4-0)
• Approved $150,000 from Fund 605 for cemetery maintenance (4-0)
• Approved $150,000 from Fund 143 for fire department re-roofing (4-0)
• Approved Enterprise Fund CIP priorities (4-0)
• Approved $150,000 for Croom Road WWTP engineering and design (4-0)
• Set tentative millage rate at 6.5 (4-0)
• Tabled CRA CIP discussion until August 3rd meeting

City Council Regular Meeting

The City Council will receive a presentation on the audit for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2025. The body is also considering a request for proposal for municipal attorney services and a lease renewal for Brooksville Main Street.

• First reading of Ordinance No. 1017 regarding changes to plat approval
• Staff update and direction on tree mitigation for Milk Away Tree Removal TR2026-03, Phase 1
• Request for Proposal (RFP) for Municipal Attorney Services
• Finance & HR Software through Carahsoft Technology Corp
• 2026-2027 Brooksville Main Street Lease Renewal

The City Council approved the specimen tree removal request for TR2026-03, subject to a negotiated agreement requiring 1,430 replacement trees and a $175,000 payment to the tree mitigation fund. The council also approved the first reading of Ordinance 1017, which changes plat approval procedures to align with state law, moving final plat approvals from the council to an administrative authority. Additionally, the council approved an RFP for municipal attorney services, continuing engineering agreements, new finance and HR software, and the Brooksville Main Street lease renewal.

• Approved tree removal TR2026-03 with 1,430 replacement trees and $175,000 mitigation payment (5-0)
• Approved first reading of Ordinance 1017 on administrative plat approvals (5-0)
• Approved RFP for municipal attorney services (5-0)
• Approved 10 continuing engineering, surveying, and design services agreements (5-0)
• Approved $101,341.44 finance and HR software purchase through Carahsoft (5-0)
• Approved Brooksville Main Street lease renewal at $104.17/month (4-1)
• Approved consent agenda including June 15 and June 29 meeting minutes (5-0)
• Took no action on Sheriff's agreement; accepted offer for written extension option

Community Redevelopment Agency

The Brooksville Community Redevelopment Agency will hear an audit presentation for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2025, from CPA Julie Fowler of CliftonLarsonAllen. The board will also consider approving the minutes from the January 5, 2026, meeting. The agenda is otherwise procedural with calls to order, citizen input, and board member items.

• Audit presentation of CRA for year ended September 30, 2025 by Julie Fowler, CPA, CliftonLarsonAllen
• Approval of January 5, 2026 CRA minutes

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Planning and Zoning Commission will consider adopting a resolution to find the South Brooksville Redevelopment Plan consistent with the city's comprehensive plan. The body will also review an ordinance regarding changes to plat approval.

• Adoption of Resolution 2026-01 for South Brooksville Redevelopment Plan
• Review of Ordinance 1017 regarding plat approval changes
• Approval of June 10, 2026 minutes

The Planning and Zoning Commission voted 3-0 to adopt Resolution 2026-01, finding the proposed South Brooksville Community Redevelopment Plan consistent with the Brooksville Comprehensive Plan. The commission also voted 3-0 to recommend Ordinance 1017 to City Council, which updates subdivision plat approval procedures to align with state law and Resolution 2025-21. Both actions were taken with all three present commissioners voting in favor; Chair Lisa Johnson and Commissioner James Ressel were absent.

• Approved the June 10, 2026 meeting minutes (3-0).
• Adopted Resolution 2026-01, finding the South Brooksville Redevelopment Plan consistent with the Comprehensive Plan (3-0).
• Recommended Ordinance 1017 to City Council, updating plat approval procedures (3-0).
• Adjourned the meeting at 5:53 p.m. (3-0).

City Council Regular Meeting

The City Council will hold a public hearing on Resolution 2026-09 to adopt an updated Finding of Necessity Study for the proposed South Brooksville Community Redevelopment Area, designating the Council as the redevelopment agency for the city portion. Other business includes a lien relief request for 314 Hendricks, a utility service agreement with Liberty Cove Investors LLC for the Liberty Cove Development, change orders for the William S. Smith WRF expansion and Cortez Blvd pump station replacement, and quarterly budget amendments.

• Public hearing on Resolution 2026-09 adopting the updated Finding of Necessity Study for the South Brooksville Community Redevelopment Area
• Request to grant relief from a code enforcement lien for work without a permit at 314 Hendricks
• Approval of a Utility Service Agreement with Liberty Cove Investors LLC for water and wastewater service for Liberty Cove Development (41.19 acres, north of Wiscon Road)
• Change Order #1 with Coastal Engineering Associates for engineering design services on the William S. Smith WRF Expansion
• Change Order #1 with U.S. Water Services Corporation for the Cortez Blvd (SR50) Pump Station Replacement Project

The City Council adopted Resolution 2026-09 to establish the City portion of the South Brooksville Community Redevelopment Area. The Council also voted to reduce a $98,747.55 code enforcement lien at 314 Hendricks to $86,000. Additionally, several utility and engineering change orders were approved.

• Adopted Resolution 2026-09 for South Brooksville Community Redevelopment Area (5-0)
• Reduced code enforcement lien at 314 Hendricks from $98,747.55 to $86,000 (5-0)
• Approved Utility Service Agreement with Liberty Cove Investors LLC (5-0)
• Approved Change Order #1 for William S. Smith WRF Expansion ($35,345 increase) (5-0)
• Approved Change Order #1 for Cortez Blvd Pump Station Replacement ($32,123.70 increase) (5-0)
• Approved FY 2025/2026 quarterly budget amendments for City Manager and IT departments

City Council Special Meeting

The City Council will hold a special meeting to review General Revenue and Special Revenue Funds and discuss General Fund Revenue. The agenda includes citizen input, items from the City Attorney and Manager, and a note regarding a funding allocation request from BMS.

• Review and Discussion of General Revenue and Special Revenue Funds
• Discussion of General Fund Revenue
• Funding Allocation request from BMS

The City Council held a special meeting to review the proposed Fiscal Year 2026/2027 budget, which is balanced at a 6.5 millage rate and includes a 2% COLA and 2% merit increase. The Council approved several budget adjustments, including budgeting $5,000 for office furniture and cutting the Day at the Capital request from $3,000 to $1,200. The Council also voted to direct the City Manager to renegotiate the lease for the Teen Hall at Hernando Park with the County Administrator.

• Approved the agenda as presented (5-0).
• Approved budgeting $5,000 for office furniture, with the stipulation that grant funding be sought first (5-0).
• Approved cutting the $3,000 budget request for Day at the Capital to $1,200 (4-1).
• Approved a motion to have the City Attorney review the HCSO contract and place the discussion on the July 20, 2026 Council agenda (5-0).
• Approved directing the City Manager to contact the County Administrator to renegotiate the Teen Hall lease, including utilities (4-1).

City Council Regular Meeting

The City Council will hold public hearings regarding two specimen tree removal requests and a rezoning application. The body will also consider updated cemetery rules and the purchase of sanitation fleet replacement vehicles.

• Second reading of Ordinance 1016 to rezone from C-2 to Planned Development Project-Commercial (PDP-C) for Freedom Capital Alliance, LLC
• Specimen tree removal request for a 13-acre property at Buck Hope and Barnett Roads
• Specimen tree removal request for a 5.96-acre property at W. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Boulevard and Hale Avenue
• Approval of Resolution No. 2026-08 regarding updated cemetery rules
• Authorization to purchase sanitation fleet replacement vehicles

The City Council approved on second and final reading Ordinance 1016, rezoning 5.14 acres on Mondon Hill Road from C-2 to Planned Development Project-Commercial (PDP-C) for a 13-unit manufactured home community with office space and golf cart parking. The council also approved two specimen tree removal requests, one for the Goodwill Brooksville Distribution Center and one for Summit Villas Senior, both with conditions to protect remaining trees. Additionally, the council approved updated cemetery rules, authorized the purchase of two new sanitation vehicles, and directed staff to negotiate contracts with ten engineering and surveying firms.

• Approved rezoning to PDP-C for 13-unit manufactured home community (5-0)
• Approved tree removal for Goodwill Brooksville Distribution Center with 4 conditions (5-0)
• Approved tree removal for Summit Villas Senior with 4 conditions (5-0)
• Approved Resolution 2026-08 updating cemetery rules (5-0)
• Authorized purchase of two sanitation vehicles totaling $789,879 (5-0)
• Directed staff to negotiate contracts with 10 engineering/surveying firms (5-0)
• Reappointed Jerry Veit to Housing Authority through 2030 (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda including May 4, 2026 minutes (5-0)

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Planning and Zoning Commission will meet to discuss a preliminary plat request for Liberty Cove. This item is designated as a quasi-judicial matter where ex-parte procedures apply.

• PP 2025-03: Petition for Liberty Cove Preliminary Plat Approval by Dave Schmitt Engineering, Inc. on behalf of CBD Real Estate Investment, LLC

The Planning and Zoning Commission approved the preliminary plat for the Liberty Cove subdivision, a 92-unit single-family development on Wiscon Road, with four conditions. The approval follows a mediated settlement agreement that reduced the number of units from 93 to 92 after a prior denial. The commission also approved the May 13, 2026 meeting minutes.

• Approved Liberty Cove preliminary plat for 92 single-family homes (4-0)
• Approved May 13, 2026 meeting minutes (4-0)

City Council Regular Meeting

The City Council will hold public hearings on a commercial rezoning request and a specimen tree removal request. The body is also deciding on contracts for park improvements and debris services.

• First reading of Ordinance 1016 to rezone from C-2 to Planned Development Project-Commercial for Freedom Capital Alliance, LLC
• Specimen tree removal request TR 2026-007 for Goodwill Brooksville Distribution Center
• Second reading of Ordinance 1014 to waive certain planning fees for annexation
• Contract approval for Morelli Landscape, Inc. for Tom Varn Park Streetscape Improvements
• Contract approval for DebrisTech, LLC

The City Council approved the first reading of Ordinance 1016, rezoning 5.14 acres on Mondon Hill Road from C-2 to Planned Development Project-Commercial (PDP-C) for a manufactured and modular home sales lot with office space. The council also postponed a request to remove 19 specimen trees at the Goodwill distribution center site until a new rendering is provided. All bids for the Tom Varn Park streetscape improvements were rejected, and a contract with DebrisTech, LLC for disaster debris monitoring was approved.

• Approved first reading of Ordinance 1016, rezoning 5.14 acres on Mondon Hill Road to PDP-C (4-0)
• Postponed specimen tree removal request for Goodwill site until new rendering is provided (4-0)
• Approved second and final reading of Ordinance 1014, waiving certain annexation planning fees (4-0)
• Rejected all bids for Tom Varn Park streetscape improvements (4-0)
• Approved contract with DebrisTech, LLC for disaster debris monitoring (4-0)
• Approved consent agenda, including American Red Cross use of ECI for emergency shelter (4-0)

City Council Regular Meeting

The City Council will hold a public hearing on the first reading of an ordinance waiving fees for voluntary annexation. They will also consider resolutions to approve a school concurrency agreement for the Springside Crossing subdivision (287 acres at 4468 Broad Street), an amended roadway transfer agreement with FDOT, a disaster debris management site, and participation in a state loan program. Consent agenda items include an extension agreement with Appalachian Material Service for bio-solids at the wastewater treatment plant.

• First reading of Ordinance 1014 to waive certain fees associated with voluntary annexation
• Extension agreement with Appalachian Material Service, Inc. for bio-solids at the Wastewater Treatment Plant
• Resolution 2026-07 to approve school concurrency agreement for Springside Crossing Subdivision (287.3 acres, 4468 Broad Street)
• Amended Resolution 2026-01 and Final Agreement for Roadway Transfer Agreement with FDOT
• Resolution 2026-06 establishing a Disaster Debris Management Site

The City Council approved several key items: a first reading of an ordinance waiving certain annexation-related fees (4-1), participation in the Florida Municipal Loan Council for wastewater treatment financing (5-0), a roadway transfer agreement with FDOT for US 41 and US 98 (4-1), a school concurrency agreement for Springside Crossing (5-0), and a resolution for a disaster debris management site (5-0). The consent agenda, including the bio-solids extension, was also approved (5-0).

• Approved first reading of Ordinance 1014 waiving annexation fees (4-1)
• Approved participation in Florida Municipal Loan Council and financing engagements (5-0)
• Approved amended Resolution 2026-01 for FDOT roadway transfer (4-1)
• Approved Resolution 2026-07 for Springside Crossing school concurrency (5-0)
• Approved Resolution 2026-06 for Tom Varn Park as disaster debris site (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda including bio-solids extension (5-0)

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Brooksville Planning and Zoning Commission will hold public hearings on a proposed rezoning of property from C-2 to Planned Development Project-Commercial for Freedom Capital Alliance, a preliminary plat approval for Landbuilder, LLC, and amendments to the Land Development Code. They will also nominate a new chair and vice chair and approve the March 2026 meeting minutes.

• Preliminary plat approval for Landbuilder, LLC (PP 2026-01)
• Rezoning from C-2 to PDP-C for Freedom Capital Alliance (Ordinance 1016-RZ 2026-01)
• Amendments to Land Development Code Article VI, Sections 6-1.1, 6-1.2, 6-1.3, and 6-2.2 (Ordinance 1015)
• Nomination of Chair and Vice Chair
• Public input period (limited to 3 minutes per speaker)

The Planning and Zoning Commission approved the preliminary plat for Cascades Villas, a 7.28-acre section of the Cascades subdivision with 19 single-family detached homes, subject to conditions. The commission also approved a rezoning request for a manufactured home sales lot on Mondon Hill Road. A proposed Land Development Code amendment was continued to the June 10, 2026 meeting.

• Approved preliminary plat for Cascades Villas, 19 single-family homes (4-1)
• Approved rezoning of 5.14 acres on Mondon Hill Road from C-2 to PDP-C for manufactured home sales (5-0)
• Continued Land Development Code amendments to June 10, 2026 meeting (5-0)
• Approved March 11, 2026 minutes (5-0)
• Re-elected Lisa Johnson as Chair (5-0)
• Re-elected Jennifer McCoskrie as Vice Chair (5-0)

City Council Regular Meeting

The City Council will hold a public hearing on a specimen tree removal request at a commercial property on McIntyre Road. They will also vote on resolutions adopting an updated wastewater asset management plan and a school concurrency agreement for the Liberty Cove Subdivision. Contracts for downtown revitalization engineering and an impact fees study are up for approval.

• Public hearing on specimen tree removal request TR 2026-004 (McIntyre Road, one-acre commercial lot)
• Resolution 2026-05 adopting updated Wastewater Asset Management and Fiscal Sustainability Plan
• Resolution 2026-04 approving school concurrency agreement for Liberty Cove Subdivision (38.72 acres, Wiscon Road)
• Approval of agreement with Coastal Engineering Associates, Inc. for Downtown Revitalization Engineering
• Approval of agreement with DTA Public Finance, Inc. for Impact Fees Study

The Brooksville City Council approved four substantive items: the updated Wastewater Asset Management and Fiscal Sustainability Plan (Resolution 2026-05), a school concurrency agreement for the Liberty Cove Subdivision (Resolution 2026-04), a $76,588 engineering contract with Coastal Engineering Associates for Downtown Revitalization, and an agreement with DTA Public Finance for an Impact Fees Study. The council also approved a specimen tree removal request for a property on McIntyre Road. All votes were 5-0.

• Approved Resolution 2026-05 adopting updated Wastewater Asset Management and Fiscal Sustainability Plan (5-0)
• Approved Resolution 2026-04 school concurrency agreement for Liberty Cove Subdivision (5-0)
• Approved $76,588 agreement with Coastal Engineering Associates for Downtown Revitalization engineering (5-0)
• Approved agreement with DTA Public Finance for Impact Fees Study (5-0)
• Approved Specimen Tree Removal Request TR 2026-004 for property on McIntyre Road (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda including minutes from April 20 and April 22 meetings (5-0)

City Council Special Meeting

The City of Brooksville, Hernando County Board of County Commissioners, and Hernando County School Board are meeting to coordinate on regional projects. The session consists of presentations and discussions regarding growth, infrastructure, and school planning.

• Presentation on Springside Crossings three acre parcel for potential fire station or substation development
• Update on North Avenue Sidewalk Project grant opportunities and support requests
• Discussion on the use of school softball fields with the City of Brooksville
• Presentation on Hernando County Parks and Recreation Master Plan
• Update on the 2026 Capacity Project and Eastside Elementary School K8 model

The Brooksville City Council, Hernando County Commission, and Hernando County School Board held a joint intergovernmental meeting to discuss shared issues. No formal votes were taken; the meeting was informational and discussion-focused. Key topics included a potential donated 3-acre parcel for fire services, county growth and school capacity, and the school board's $20,000 annual fee for using city softball fields.

• Consensus to proceed with obtaining letters of intent regarding the donated 3-acre parcel for potential fire services use
• Discussed, but did not decide, the future of the 3-acre parcel donation, with concerns raised about the 5-year timeline
• Discussed, but did not change, the School Board's $20,000/year agreement for Tom Varn Park softball fields
• Requested letters of support for the North Avenue Sidewalk Project from the School Superintendent and Hernando High Principal
• Heard presentations on county growth, parks master plan, school capacity projects, and Eastside Elementary K-8 transition

City Council Regular Meeting

The City Council will hold a public hearing on an ordinance to amend the Comprehensive Plan Future Land Use Map for a property on South Main Street. The Council will also consider an ordinance authorizing the use of Tree Mitigation Funds for removing dead trees and trimming on public property.

• Public hearing on Ordinance No. 1011 to amend the Comprehensive Plan Future Land Use Map
• Consideration of Ordinance No. 1012 to authorize Tree Mitigation Funds for tree removal and trimming
• Fiscal Year 2025/2026 Quarterly Budget Amendments
• Fiscal Year 2025/2026 Mid Year Update presented by Finance Director
• Engagement Letter for Bond Council - Firefighter Pension Loan

The City Council approved Ordinance 1012 on second reading, authorizing use of the tree mitigation fund for removal of dead trees and tree trimming on public property and rights-of-way, by a 3-2 vote. The Council also approved a comprehensive plan future land use map amendment for 1.3 acres on South Main Street (Ordinance 1011, 5-0), an engagement letter for bond counsel for the firefighter pension loan (5-0), and a quarterly budget amendment for the IT Department (5-0). Council reached consensus directing staff to pursue any grant for which the City meets application thresholds, while prioritizing infrastructure needs.

• Approved Ordinance 1012 authorizing tree mitigation fund use for dead tree removal and trimming (3-2)
• Approved Ordinance 1011 amending the Future Land Use Map for 1.3 acres on South Main Street (5-0)
• Approved engagement letter with Bryant Miller Olive for bond counsel services for firefighter pension loan (5-0)
• Approved FY 2025/26 quarterly budget amendment for IT Department (5-0)
• Council directed staff to pursue all eligible grants, prioritizing infrastructure needs
• Council directed staff to review the tree mitigation ordinance as it applies to developers