Charlotte County, Florida

Board of County Commissioners

Board of County Commissioners

Board of County Commissioners

Board of County Commissioners

The Board will consider a resolution to lift the current burn ban and rescind Resolution 2026-069. This is the only substantive item on the agenda.

• Approve resolution to lift burn ban and rescind Resolution 2026-069

Board of County Commissioners

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will meet to discuss water resource management and approve several grant-funded generator projects. The body is also considering appointments to various advisory boards and the adoption of a coordinated water stewardship framework.

• Adoption of the One Charlotte, One Water Plan for water resource stewardship
• Portable generator grants for Ann and Chuck Dever Recreation Center ($123,304.90), Kingsway Elementary ($473,463.08), Liberty Elementary ($334,368.80), and Neil Armstrong Elementary ($339,252.00)
• Permanent generator grants for South County Recreation Center ($232,931.20), West County Annex ($93,613.20), and Public Works San Casa Yard ($66,781.60)
• Approval of the FY27 Opioid Settlement Fund Implementation Plan
• Appointment of John M. Davidson to the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board

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The Charlotte County Board of County Commissioners will hold a regular and land use meeting with a consent agenda that includes two hazard mitigation grant agreements for saferooms and generators, a design contract for turning lane improvements, and an appointment to the Marine Advisory Committee. The board will also issue proclamations for National Mosquito Control Week, National Garden Week, and Faith Family and Responsible Fatherhood Month, and recognize employee service anniversaries.

• Approve $4,262,621 FEMA grant for Public Safety hurricane saferoom and generator, with a $5,590,541 budget adjustment
• Approve $2,707,070 FEMA grant for Bissett Park Community Center saferoom, with a $3,550,394 budget adjustment
• Approve ranking of firms and start negotiations for design of various turning lane improvements, contract up to $1,000,000
• Approve appointment of Gene Pawlowski as Punta Gorda Boaters Club representative to the Marine Advisory Committee
• Authorize Chairman to execute waivers of conflict for Adams & Reese LLP regarding Harborview Road acquisitions

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The Board will consider consent agenda items including proposed MSBU assessment rate increases for Sanitation, Fire Rescue, and Barrier Islands Fire Service, and set five public hearings for June 23, 2026. Also on consent are approvals for design contracts: a $19,095 amendment for Rampart Boulevard sidewalks and a ranking for various turning lane improvements up to $1 million. The meeting also includes proclamations, employee recognition, and advisory board appointments.

• Proposed MSBU assessment rate increases for Charlotte County Sanitation, Fire Rescue, and Barrier Islands Fire Service, with public hearings set for June 23, 2026
• Approval of Amendment 1 for Rampart Boulevard Sidewalks design with DRMP, Inc. for $19,095
• Approval of ranking for Design Various Turning Lane Improvements contract up to $1,000,000 (1st: Florida Transportation Engineering, Inc.)
• Appointment of Fred Balsamo to Manasota Key Street & Drainage Advisory Board (term through Oct 31, 2028)
• Appointment of Derrick Hedges to Rotonda West Street & Drainage Advisory Board (term through Oct 31, 2028)

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The Charlotte County Board of County Commissioners will consider approving contracts for a transit feasibility study, repairs to Port Charlotte Beach damaged by Hurricane Milton, and the design of a new landfill operations building. The meeting also includes proclamations and committee vacancy announcements.

• Approve Amendment 2 to Contract 23-464 with Alfred Benesch & Company for $147,862.00
• Approve Change Order 10 to Request for Bids #23-485 with Poole and Kent Company for $23,935.07
• Approve contract for Port Charlotte Beach Replacement/Repair with Coastal Engineering for $436,270
• Approve contract for Zemel Road Landfill Operations Building design with Alliance Design Group for $588,801
• Approve appointment of Ken Meyer to Pirate Harbor Street & Drainage Advisory Board

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The Board of County Commissioners will hold a public hearing to consider an ordinance levying a local sales tax. This includes providing for a referendum for an extension of the local sales tax to be held during the November 3, 2026 general election.

• Public hearing for a local sales tax ordinance and referendum

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The Board of County Commissioners will meet to review a variety of administrative appointments and policy updates. Key decisions include a security system contract for the Justice Center and a legal settlement. The board will also address several committee vacancies and public proclamations.

• Contract #26-234 with Miller Electric Company for an estimated $513,179.32 for an Access Control Panel System at the Justice Center (350 E. Marion, Punta Gorda)
• Budget adjustment #26-235 in the amount of $94,807 to the Fine and Forfeiture Fund
• Settlement Agreement and Release in the case of Colton Edward Blubaugh v Charlotte County, Florida
• Approval of a revised Reserve Policy
• Appointments of Susan Matthews to the Gulf Cove Street & Drainage Advisory Board and Constance Patti to the Gulf Cove Waterway Advisory Board

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The Board will discuss and provide direction on the 2026 Sales Tax Projects list. They will also consider setting a public hearing for May 4, 2026, to approve a sales tax ordinance and a referendum for extending the local sales tax at the November 3, 2026 general election. Additionally, the Board will consider a consent agenda item for final site plan approval of West Port Village, a residential and commercial development.

• Discussion and direction on 2026 Sales Tax Projects list
• Set public hearing for May 4, 2026 on sales tax ordinance and referendum for November 3, 2026 election
• Quasi-judicial consent agenda: DRC-25-200 West Port Village PD Final Detail Site Plan on 164.753± acres at 17601 Toledo Blade Port
• Land use consent agenda public input allowed only on consent items

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The Board of County Commissioners will review several infrastructure contracts and appointments. Key items include a loan for bridge repairs and a plumbing contract for vacuum sewer expansion.

• Resolution for a $1,227,000 Commercial Paper Loan for South Gulf Cove Bridge Repair
• Plumbing contract award of $315,420 to Quality Plumbing of Sarasota for Ackerman Vacuum Sewer Zones 1 and 2
• Design contract for Tiki Point Living Shoreline not to exceed $320,000
• Change order of $15,000 for the purchase of two E-One Level 1 Custom Pumpers
• Resolution establishing the Charlotte County Public Safety Coordinating Council

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The Board of County Commissioners will meet to discuss land use and regular county business. Key items include approving construction and architecture contracts for county facilities and filling several advisory board vacancies.

• Guaranteed Maximum Price of $7,754,839 for Fire Station 3 construction with Wharton-Smith, Inc.
• Budget adjustment of $4,279,254 for the Fire Station 3 Replacement project
• Contract for $1,764,625 with Fawley Bryant Architecture for the South County Annex Replacement Project
• Award of annual contract for fabricated road signs to Osburn Associates, Inc.
• Appointment of Jay Lorance to the Beaches and Shores Advisory Committee

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The Board of County Commissioners will meet to review a consent agenda including several advisory board appointments and a contract for utility equipment. The body is also scheduling a joint public meeting with the Lee County Board of County Commissioners for April 27, 2026.

• Purchase of a Sewer Vacuum Truck from Evervac Equipment, LLC for $644,159.86
• Resolution to schedule a Joint Public Meeting with Lee County Board of County Commissioners on April 27, 2026
• Agreement with Southwest Florida Crime Stoppers Program, Inc. to receive State Crime Stoppers Trust Fund funds
• Appointments to the Gulf Cove Waterway, Harbour Heights Street & Drainage, and Affordable Housing advisory boards
• Reappointments to the Northwest Port Charlotte Waterway, Gulf Cove Street & Drainage, and Construction Industry Licensing boards

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The Charlotte County Board of County Commissioners will vote on several items, including a $138,741 contract to expand the East Port Water Reclamation Facility. It will also consider fund transfers of $30,000 and $55,000 to the Sheriff's Office, a $53,725 change order for the Burnt Store Reverse Osmosis Plant, and appointments to four advisory boards. Additional actions include authorizing a retainer update for the County Attorney’s FEMA claim and approving a grant application for the Charlotte Behavioral Health Center.

• Approve $138,741.07 contract with Poole and Kent Company for East Port Water Reclamation Facility expansion
• Approve $53,725 change order for Burnt Store Reverse Osmosis Plant wellfield improvements
• Transfer $30,000 from Criminal Justice Education Fund and $55,000 from Law Enforcement Trust Fund to the Sheriff's Office
• Approve appointments to Edgewater North Waterway, Pirate Harbor, Gardens of Gulf Cove, and South Burnt Store advisory boards
• Authorize update to County Attorney retainer for FEMA claim on Rotonda Bridge replacement and jail campus

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The Board will consider a consent agenda including several contract awards and budget adjustments. The most expensive item is a $9.7 million contract to widen Kings Highway from two to four lanes, along with an $8.97 million capital maintenance repair contract and a $1.65 million guaranteed maximum price for Veterans Memorial Park Phase 2. Also up for approval are a $21,000 transfer to the Sheriff's Office and a contract for Hurricane Ian navigable canal debris removal.

• Award of $9,696,002.70 for Kings Highway widening from Sandhill Boulevard to DeSoto County line
• Amendment 4 to capital maintenance repair contract for $8,973,865 with Florida Premier Contractors
• Amendment 2 for Veterans Memorial Park Phase 2 guaranteed maximum price of $1,650,135
• Approval of ranking for Zemel Road Landfill Operations Building design, up to $500,000
• Award of Hurricane Ian navigable canal debris removal at $68.75 per cubic yard

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Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will meet to consider several administrative appointments and contract amendments. The body is also scheduling a public hearing to amend the code regarding the Office of Emergency Management.

• Public hearing set for February 10, 2026, to amend Code 2-1-36 regarding the Office of Emergency Management
• Sub-Recipient Agreement between Charlotte County and Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office for Opioid Funds
• Amendment 1 to Contract #25-389 with Commercial Risk Management, Inc. for Third Party Administration Services
• Appointment of David Cormier to the South Gulf Cove Street & Drainage Advisory Board
• Appointments of Savannah Kreegel Corry and Keri DeHart to the Agriculture and Natural Resources Advisory Committee

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The Board of County Commissioners will review appointments for Public Safety and Emergency Management directors and a department name change. The meeting includes votes on shoreline stabilization for Port Charlotte Beach Park and various annual service contracts.

• Work Assignment #10 for Port Charlotte Beach Park Shoreline Stabilization with Coastal Engineering Consultants, Inc. for $194,882
• Amendment 1 to Transportation Development Plan contract with Alfred Benesch & Company for $49,038.33
• Annual contract for demolition of commercial/residential structures awarded to R.S. Development of SW Florida LLC
• Annual contract for bunker gear and accessories awarded to Bennett Fire Products Company, North America Fire Equipment Company, and Read’s Uniforms
• Resolution authorizing litigation to enforce animal control statutes and ordinances