Charlotte County public meetings in 2024
25 substantive meetings from 2024, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Board of County Commissioners
The Charlotte County Board of County Commissioners will vote on several contract awards, including the ranking and negotiation of the Burnt Store Water Reclamation Facility permit modification and design. It will also approve multi‑award contracts for insecticides and herbicides, and for South Gulf Cove lock maintenance and repairs. Additional items include adopting the 2025 meeting, workshop and public hearing schedule and confirming appointments to several advisory committees.
- Approve ranking of firms and start negotiations for Burnt Store Water Reclamation Facility Permit Modification and Design (Request for Proposal #24-597)
- Award multi‑award contract for insecticides and herbicides (Bid #24-622) for Jan 1 2025 – May 31 2026
- Award contract for South Gulf Cove Lock Maintenance and Repairs (Bid #24-541) through Sep 30 2025
- Approve 2025 meeting, workshop and public hearing schedule
- Confirm appointments/reappointments to Agricultural & Natural Resources, Marine, and Affordable Housing advisory committees
Board of County Commissioners
The Board will elect a chairman and vice chairman, then consider the consent agenda. Notable actions include approving a $2.5 million transfer from General Fund excess fees to rebuild the Sheriff's Huey aircraft, and authorizing a letter of support for Babcock Ranch's water supply permit. Several board appointments and reappointments are also scheduled for approval.
- Approve $2,500,000 transfer from General Fund excess fees to Sheriff’s FY25 budget for Huey helicopter rebuild
- Authorize letter to Peace River Manasota Regional Water Supply Authority supporting Babcock Ranch Water Supply Use Permit
- Appoint Phillip R. Smallwood to Board of Zoning Appeals (District 2)
- Reappoint Michael Gravesen to Planning and Zoning Board (District 5)
- Appoint Wesley England to Greater Port Charlotte Street & Drainage Advisory Board
Board of County Commissioners
The Board of County Commissioners will consider several consent agenda items, including a $4.39 million contract for Dorchester Street sidewalk and watermain replacement, a sole-source chemical purchase for utilities, and design rankings for the Port Charlotte Beach Recreation Center and Pool. The meeting also includes proclamations, employee recognitions, and appointments to advisory boards.
- Award of $4,390,072.05 to Andrew Sitework LLC for Dorchester Street Sidewalk and Watermain Replacement (Phase 1)
- Approval of sole-source contract for H2S reduction chemicals at $44.50/gallon from Source Technologies LLC for 2025
- Ranking of firms for design of Port Charlotte Beach Recreation Center and Pool Facility (Harvard Jolly Inc. ranked first)
- Reappointments to Board of Zoning Appeals, Planning and Zoning Board, Parks and Recreation Advisory Board, and Beaches and Shores Advisory Committee
- Appointment of Stephen Kalaf to Environmentally Sensitive Lands Oversight Committee
Board of County Commissioners
The Charlotte County Board of County Commissioners will consider approving appointments to various advisory boards, reappointments for existing board members, and amendments to a grant agreement with the United Way of Charlotte County. The meeting will also include a schedule change for a future utilities update.
- Approve appointments to South Gulf Cove Street & Drainage Advisory Board
- Approve appointments to Pirate Harbor Street & Drainage Advisory Board
- Approve Amendment No. 1 to Grant Agreement with United Way of Charlotte County
- Approve Amendment to County Loan for Affordable Housing Development - Verandas III
- Approve BCC Schedule Change for Utilities Update Meeting on November 19, 2024
Murdock Village Community Redevelopment Agency
The Murdock Village Community Redevelopment Agency will consider a resolution that authorizes the Executive Director to execute closing documents related to the Master Developer's Agreement and related purchase and sale agreements. The meeting will also approve the minutes from the July 9, 2024 meeting. No other agenda items are listed beyond procedural matters.
- Resolution authorizing Executive Director to sign closing documents (Resolution 2024-63692)
- Approval of previous meeting minutes (July 9, 2024)
- Reference to Master Developer's Agreement and multiple amendments (dates ranging 2017‑2024)
Board of County Commissioners
The Board of County Commissioners will review funding agreements for non-profits and several equipment and service contracts. The meeting also includes appointments to advisory committees and a donation for the William R. Gaines Jr. Veterans Memorial Park.
- Funding agreements for United Way of Charlotte County ($916,546) and Charlotte Behavioral Health Care, Inc. ($1,948,361)
- Purchase of six 2025 Mac Walking Floor Trailers from Nationwide Haul LLC for $690,426
- Contract with Allied Universal Corporation for Sodium Hypochlorite Solution at $1.67 per gallon
- Amendment with Johnson Engineering for Melbourne Street improvements totaling $106,000
- Funding for Charlotte Harbor Environmental Center ($37,500) and Military Heritage Museum ($22,500)
Board of County Commissioners
The Charlotte County Board of County Commissioners will vote on several appointments, including a new Human Resources Director and Communications Director, and will set a public hearing for the FY2025 Capital Improvement Program schedule. The board will also consider an amendment to a contract for eminent‑domain services on the Harborview Road Project and approve the appointment of a liaison to the Babcock Ranch Independent Special District.
- Approve appointment of Mary Shelley as Human Resources Director, effective Sept. 11, 2024
- Approve appointment of Brian Gleason as Communications Director, effective Sept. 11, 2024
- Set public hearing on Sept. 24, 2024 to adopt FY2025 Capital Improvement Program schedule
- Approve Amendment 1 to Contract No. 2006000177 with Adams and Reese LLP for eminent‑domain services
- Approve appointment of County Administrator (or designee) as non‑voting liaison to Babcock Ranch ISD
Board of County Commissioners
The Board of County Commissioners is meeting to discuss land use and regular county business. Key actions include updating utility rates based on the 2024 FPSC index and authorizing a multi-million dollar loan for paving.
- Adoption of new water, sewer, and reclaim rates for Charlotte County Utilities
- Resolution for a $7,403,000 Commercial paper Loan for Lemon Bay MSBU paving
- Transfer of $191,550 from Federal Equitable Sharing Fund to the Sheriff
- Allocation of $44,595 to Charlotte Behavioral Health Care and $20,000 to the Sheriff's Office from the Drug Abuse Trust Fund
- Authorization of $125,000 from West Coast Inland Navigation District for the Sunrise Channel Dredge Project
Murdock Village Community Redevelopment Agency
The Murdock Village Community Redevelopment Agency will review a fifth amendment to an agreement for the purchase and sale of agency-owned land. The agreement involves Lost Lagoon Development, LLLP; Charlotte County; and Kolter Group Acquisitions, LLC.
- Fifth Amendment to Agreement for Purchase and Sale involving Lost Lagoon Development, LLLP and Kolter Group Acquisitions, LLC
- Approval of previous meeting minutes from March 12, 2024
Board of County Commissioners
The Board of County Commissioners is reviewing several high-value contracts for public works, including pool resurfacing at South County Regional Park and bridge rehabilitations. The agenda also includes various advisory board appointments and changes to the meeting schedule.
- Award $256,800 to AuMiller Pools, LLC to resurface pool, diving well, and surge tank at South County Regional Park
- Award $185,850 to AuMiller Pools, LLC for South County Regional Park pool tile replacement
- Approve $587,483.74 for Cedar Point Environmental Park replacement playground via Kompan, Inc.
- Award $1,047,835.95 to Villa-Fuerte Construction LLC for Englewood East MSBU bridge rehabilitations
- Approve $92,700 amendment for intersection improvements with Florida Transportation Engineering
Murdock Village Community Redevelopment Agency
The Agency is reviewing a fifth amendment to an agreement for the purchase and sale of MVCRA-owned land in the Murdock Village area. This item involves Lost Lagoon Development, LLLP; Charlotte County; and Kolter Group Acquisitions, LLC.
- Fifth Amendment to Agreement for Purchase and Sale among MVCRA, Lost Lagoon Development, LLLP, Charlotte County, and Kolter Group Acquisitions, LLC
- Review of previous meeting minutes from 03/12/2024
Board of County Commissioners
The Board of County Commissioners will review several administrative actions including staff position increases and committee appointments. Key items include a $2.5 million FDOT grant for intersection improvements and the lifting of the current burn ban.
- Approval of 10 full-time and one part-time to full-time position conversion
- Resolution to lift the burn ban and rescind Resolution 2024-073
- $2,500,000 FDOT grant for Kings Highway and Harborview Road intersection improvements
- $13,500 change order for Myakka River Park Master Site Plan
- Appointments to the Boca Grande Street & Drainage Advisory Board and Marine Advisory Committee
Board of County Commissioners
The Board of County Commissioners is reviewing several high-value contracts related to utility installations, hurricane recovery, and debris removal. The agenda also includes appointments to advisory boards and a proposed public hearing for building inspections.
- Award $6,070,299.90 to Accurate Drilling Systems Incorporated for Utility Main Installation Projects
- Approve $560,986 in amendments for Hurricane Ian Recovery Assessments with CSA Consulting Group LLC
- Award $485,760 to Zulu Marine Services, Inc. for hurricane debris removal at Oyster Creek, Alligator Creek, and Snapper Creek
- Adopt new 'Mid County Transfer Roadway Reconfiguration' capital improvement project with a $103,000 budget adjustment
- Set public hearing for June 25, 2024, regarding mandatory condominium and cooperative building inspections
Board of County Commissioners
The Board of County Commissioners is reviewing several financial and administrative items, including a large contract for the 2024 MSBU Paving Program. The agenda also includes proposed municipal service benefit unit rate increases and the termination of the Punta Gorda CRA.
- $20,284,893.75 award to Preferred Materials, Inc. for the 2024 MSBU Paving Program
- $9,184,744 budget adjustment for the Public Works MSBU/TU Paving Capital Maintenance Plan
- $332,706.30 purchase of four Kubota Excavators from Creel Tractor Company
- Proposed rate increases for Charlotte County Sanitation MSBU and Fire Rescue Department
- Resolution to terminate the Punta Gorda Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA)
Board of County Commissioners
The Board of County Commissioners will address various administrative actions including committee appointments and schedule changes. The agenda includes a resolution for the FY25 Boater Revolving Fund Grant Program and a fund transfer to the Sheriff's Law Enforcement Trust Fund.
- Resolution to fund West Coast Inland Navigation District and Boater Improvement Fund expenditures of $1,332,624
- Transfer of $28,500 from the County Law Enforcement Trust Fund to the Sheriff’s Law Enforcement Trust Fund
- Appointment of Deborah Fitch to the Historical Advisory Committee
- Appointment of Karen Hartman to the Rotonda Sands Street & Drainage Advisory Board
- Appointment of Ralph Lombardo to the Beaches & Shores Advisory Committee
Board of County Commissioners
The Board of County Commissioners will conduct a regular and land use meeting including proclamations, awards, and various appointments. The agenda includes several board appointment decisions via the consent agenda.
- Proclamations for Hibiscus Festival and National Water Safety Month
- Appointment of Georgeann Burns to Health Planning Council of Southwest Florida, Inc.
- Appointment of Paul Lail to Environmentally Sensitive Lands Oversight Committee
- Appointment of Frank Kudrna to Buena Vista Waterway Advisory Board
- Appointment of Anthony Ligouri to Manasota Key Street & Drainage Advisory Board
Murdock Village Community Redevelopment Agency
The agency will consider approving minutes from the March 12, 2024, meeting. A proposed discussion regarding the eastern portion of Murdock Village was marked as deleted.
- Approval of March 12, 2024, meeting minutes
Board of County Commissioners
The Board of County Commissioners is reviewing several administrative actions including personnel appointments to advisory boards. The agenda includes multiple contract awards for utility infrastructure, public safety technology, and property sales.
- Award $246,281.70 to Andrew Sitework LLC for Manhole 3371 Replacement
- Award $491,583.75 to Rohaley and Sons Plumbing Contractors, Inc. for Ackerman Vacuum Sewer Connections
- Award $298,500 to Geo-Comm Incorporated for RapidSOS Premium services
- Settlement agreement in Wilbur B. Graf v. Charlotte County regarding a motor vehicle accident
- Sale of various county-owned real estate properties
Board of County Commissioners
The Charlotte County Board of Commissioners will vote on a consent agenda covering capital improvements, facility leases, and advisory appointments. Actions include authorizing contract negotiations for two park projects, accepting a state transportation grant to fund local transit services, approving a lease for a community care clinic, and adjusting budgets to accelerate cultural center replacements. These items allocate approved capital funds and support ongoing public service operations.
- Approve ranking of firms for Construction Manager at Risk services at William R. Gaines Jr. Veterans Memorial Park and GC Herring Park; authorize contract negotiations after rankings are set.
- Accept $401,619 FY24 Block Public Transportation Grant Agreement with FDOT to cover public transit administration and operations, matched by $401,619 in local funds.
- Approve lease agreement for Englewood Community Care Clinic, Inc., budgeted through the General Fund.
- Approve budget adjustment BA24-107 allocating $750,000 to accelerate funding for the Cultural Center Replacement project.
- Approve appointments and reappointments to three county advisory boards: Deep Creek Non-Urban Street & Drainage, Alligator Creek Waterway, and Harbour Heights Street & Drainage.
Murdock Village Community Redevelopment Agency
The Murdock Village CRA will consider transferring part of the Como Waterway to Charlotte County. The Agency will also review a fourth amendment to the Kolter Group Acquisitions, LLC agreement. This amendment extends the development approval period by 60 days.
- Transferring title of part of the Como Waterway to Charlotte County and re-establishing canal rights-of-way
- Fourth Amendment to Kolter Group Acquisitions, LLC agreement extending the development approval period until April 23, 2024
- $60,000 payment from Kolter to the County to secure the extension
- Approval of January 23, 2024, meeting minutes
Board of County Commissioners
The Board of County Commissioners is reviewing several consent agenda items including public works contracts and facility management. Discussions include sidewalk construction, sewer zone plumbing, and budget adjustments for the Sheriff's Administration/Hardened 911 Facility.
- Award $1,768,166.93 to Marquee Development, Inc. for sidewalks on Fruitland Avenue and Avenue of the Americas
- Award $486,570 to Rohaley and Sons Plumbing Contractors, Inc. for Ackerman Vacuum Sewer Zones 1 and 2
- Approve $2,034,533.52 amendment for Hurricane Ian Recovery - West County with Jon F. Swift Construction
- Approve $37,251,386 amendment for Sheriff’s Administration/Hardened 911 Facility and a $26,000,000 budget adjustment
- Approve $396,116 for UKG Migration to Workforce Pro
Board of County Commissioners
The Board of County Commissioners will consider several appointments to local advisory boards and updates to the 2024 State Legislative Agenda. The agenda also includes a proposed budget transfer to the Sheriff's Office and contract awards for sewer services and herbicides.
- Transfer of $210,268 from the Federal Equitable Sharing Fund to the Sheriff’s Office
- Contract award for low pressure sewer connections to Milorad Pudja Plumbing LLC
- Multi-vendor contract award for insecticides and herbicides
- Appointments to Burnt Store Village, Pirate Harbor, and Englewood East advisory boards
Murdock Village Community Redevelopment Agency
The Murdock Village Community Redevelopment Agency will review minutes from the November 28, 2023 meeting. The agency is also considering a third amendment to an agreement for sale and purchase with Kolter Group Acquisitions, LLC.
- Approval of November 28, 2023 meeting minutes
- Third Amendment to Agreement for Sale and Purchase with Kolter Group Acquisitions, LLC
Board of County Commissioners
The Board of County Commissioners is reviewing several items including hurricane recovery grants and infrastructure projects. Discussions include permanent fish gate repairs in Rotonda West and budget adjustments for fire and sheriff facilities.
- Acceptance of FEMA DR-4734 Hurricane Idalia Grant Agreement
- $197,800 award to V&H Construction, Inc. for Hurricane Ian fish gate repairs in Rotoda West
- $7,021,716 guaranteed maximum price amendment for Babcock Ranch Fire Station 9 and Sheriff District 5 Headquarters
- $2,000,000 budget adjustment for Babcock Ranch fire and sheriff facilities
- Approval of GPS tracking device purchase from GPS Insight
Board of County Commissioners
The Board of County Commissioners is reviewing several public works equipment awards and administrative schedule changes. The meeting also includes various committee vacancy notifications and staff recognition.
- Purchase of John Deere 650K LGP Dozer from Dobbs Equipment, LLC for $206,323
- Purchase of two Menzi Muck Walking Excavators from Menzi USA Sales, Inc for $1,122,553.98
- Purchase of four Peterbilt 567 Tandem Axel Dump Trucks at $239,250 per unit
- Appointment of Richard Mathis to the South Burnt Store Street & Drainage Advisory Board
- Approval of a letter of support for a new airplane hangar at Charlotte County High School