Charlotte County public meetings in 2025
22 substantive meetings from 2025, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Board of County Commissioners
The Charlotte County Board of County Commissioners will vote to approve several new appointments and reappointments to advisory boards and committees, including waterway advisory boards, the Agricultural & Natural Resources Advisory Committee, the Planning & Zoning Board, and the Affordable Housing Advisory Committee. The board also recommends Commissioner Christopher G. Constance for a position on the Gulf Consortium Executive Committee. A schedule change for the board is also slated for approval. All actions are formal approvals with no budgetary impact noted.
- Approve Michael McCullough appointment to Harbour Heights Waterway Advisory Board (3‑year term, expires Oct 31 2028)
- Approve David Vigne appointment to Pirate Harbor Waterway Advisory Board (3‑year term, expires Oct 31 2028)
- Approve Luis Garcia appointment to Agricultural & Natural Resources Advisory Committee (term expires Dec 31 2028)
- Approve Kevin Graham appointment to Planning & Zoning Board (term begins Jan 1 2026, expires Nov 2028)
- Reappoint Kurt Pentelecuc to Affordable Housing Advisory Committee (term Jan 1 2026‑Dec 31 2028)
Board of County Commissioners
The Board of County Commissioners will hold a regular and land use meeting, starting with the election of a Chairman and Vice Chairman. The consent agenda includes several contract awards and amendments, notably a $1,014,095 amendment for engineering design at the East Port Water Reclamation Facility, a $521,628.68 site preparation contract for modular offices, and a $197,500 boat ramp repair at South Gulf Cove Park. Additionally, the board will consider adding 15 new positions and 21 fleet vehicles for ballfield maintenance, and approve appointments to oversight committees.
- Amendment 3 for East Port Water Reclamation Facility design with Jones Edmunds & Associates, not to exceed $1,014,095
- Award of bid for site preparation and utilities for modular offices at 7000 Florida Street, Punta Gorda, to RC Casey, Inc. for $521,628.68
- Award of bid for South Gulf Cove Park boat ramp and boarding pier repair to Charlotte County Seawalls, Inc. for $197,500
- Request to add 15 positions and 21 fleet additions for ballfield maintenance, plus approval of Resolution MOD26-01
- Approval of new appointments to the Environmentally Sensitive Lands Oversight Committee (Linda Cotherman, Dr. Christina Gonzalez)
Board of County Commissioners
The Board of County Commissioners will meet to discuss various appointments and contract rankings. Key items include setting a public hearing for a resolution on collecting non-ad valorem assessments and approving design services for lift station replacements.
- Public hearing set for December 9, 2025, regarding the Uniform Method of Collecting Non-Ad Valorem Assessments
- Contract ranking for 2025 Lift Station Replacements design services, not to exceed $750,000
- Amendment 1 to Contract 23-654 with E Source Companies LLC for Advanced Metering Infrastructure System Assessment Study
- Ranking of firms for Request for Proposal #25-641 for an Impact Fee Study
- Appointments to the Tourist Development Council and West Charlotte Stormwater Utility Unit Advisory Board
Board of County Commissioners
The Board will consider a consent agenda that includes setting a public hearing for December 9, 2025, to discuss a rate increase for Utilities ratepayers. Also on the agenda are an out-of-cycle grant of $150,000 for Englewood Area Fire District boat replacement, appointments to advisory committees, and several proclamations. The meeting will begin with employee recognitions and public input on agenda items.
- Set public hearing for Dec 9 to consider utilities rate increase
- Approve $150,000 grant for Englewood Area Fire District boat replacement from West Coast Inland Navigation District funds
- Appoint Gregory Garvey to Beaches and Shores Advisory Committee, District 1
- Reappoint Robin Grace to Boca Grande Street & Drainage MSBU Advisory Board
- Proclamations for Children's Grief Awareness Day, Florida International Air Show, Operation Green Light, Southwest Florida Honor Flight, and Veterans Day
Board of County Commissioners
This regular meeting includes proclamations for Imagine A Day Without Water and National White Cane Day, employee recognition for years of service, and a wellness award. The consent agenda includes approval of minutes from September meetings and appointments/reappointments to advisory boards. No major rezonings or ordinances are on the agenda.
- Proclamation: Imagine A Day Without Water
- Proclamation: National White Cane Day
- Employee recognition for 5, 10, 15, and 20 years of service
- Appointment of Robert Carrier to Burnt Store Village Street & Drainage Advisory Board
- Reappointment of David B. Haynes to Tourist Development Council
Murdock Village Community Redevelopment Agency
The agency will first approve the minutes from its April 8, 2025 meeting. It will then consider the Seventh Amendment to the Agreement for Purchase and Sale involving the agency, KL WP Village LLC, and Charlotte County for MVCRA-owned land in the Murdock Village area. The board will also authorize the Chairman to sign the amendment if approved.
- Approve previous meeting minutes from April 8, 2025
- Approve Seventh Amendment to Agreement for Purchase and Sale with KL WP Village LLC
- Authorize the Chairman to sign the Seventh Amendment
Board of County Commissioners
The Board will consider approving several FY26 funding agreements and contracts. Notable items include a $2.1 million agreement with Charlotte Behavioral Health Care, a $916,546 agreement with United Way, and a $415,518 state transportation grant. The consent agenda also covers a code enforcement magistrate service contract and a $97,300 crime prevention fund transfer to the Sheriff's Office.
- Approve $2,148,361 non-profit funding agreement with Charlotte Behavioral Health Care, Inc.
- Approve $916,546 non-profit funding agreement with United Way of Charlotte County
- Approve and accept $415,518 Block Public Transportation Grant Agreement from FDOT
- Approve agreement with Wideikis, Benedict & Berntsson, LLC for Code Enforcement Special Magistrate at $175/hour
- Approve transfer of $97,300 in Crime Prevention Funds to the Sheriff's Office
Board of County Commissioners
This is a largely procedural regular and land use meeting. The board will consider consent agenda items including approval of prior meeting minutes, a new appointment to the Affordable Housing Advisory Committee, and an appointment to the Englewood East Street & Drainage Advisory Board. Proclamations will be issued for Constitution Week, Patriot Day, and the Punta Gorda Woman’s Club centennial. The meeting also includes employee recognition and committee vacancy listings.
- Proclamation for Constitution Week 2025
- Proclamation for Patriot Day & National Day of Remembrance
- Appointment of Tanya Soholt to Affordable Housing Advisory Committee (home building industry rep)
- Appointment of Andrea Jenkins to Englewood East Street & Drainage Advisory Board
- Approval of minutes from July and August 2025 meetings
Board of County Commissioners
The Board of County Commissioners will meet to review a consent agenda including a commercial paper loan for road paving and several advisory board appointments. The meeting also includes employee recognition and the presentation of state appropriations by Representative Danny Nix.
- Proposed $2,199,000 Commercial Paper Loan for Placida MSBU paving
- Appointment of Derek Pinkerton to Manasota Key Street & Drainage Advisory Board
- Appointment of Jerod Gross to Greater Port Charlotte Street & Drainage Advisory Board
- Appointment of Laura J. Rouse to Parks and Recreation Advisory Board
- Proposed addition of one Communications Assistant Social Media Manager and two Purchasing Contract Specialists
Board of County Commissioners
The Board will consider a consent agenda including approval of an $8.47M FEMA grant for a Hurricane Safe Room and Generator, contracts for a strategic master space plan ($733,100), a landfill compactor ($1.185M), and Hansen CIS software ($951,680). Also scheduled: a joint meeting with Punta Gorda City Council and approval of the FY26 Opioid Settlement Implementation Plan.
- Approve $8,470,860 FEMA grant agreement for Charlotte County Hurricane Safe Room and Generator (Special Needs Saferoom project).
- Approve contract with CBRE, Inc. for Charlotte County Strategic Master Space Plan (not-to-exceed $733,100).
- Approve purchase of TANA H555 Landfill Waste Compactor for $1,185,748.59 via piggyback contract.
- Approve sole-source 5-year Hansen CIS SaaS Software Cloud Agreement for $951,680.
- Approve FY26 Opioid Settlement Implementation Plan and write-off of utilities uncollectible accounts.
Board of County Commissioners
The Board of County Commissioners will hold a regular and land use meeting on June 10, 2025. They are considering consent agenda items including the purchase of a new ladder truck for Fire Station 17 for $1,620,428, multiple other equipment purchases, and advisory board appointments. Public input on agenda items is allowed. The provided text does not include the land use portion of the meeting.
- Approve $1,620,428.12 for a new ladder truck for Fire Station 17 via piggyback on state contract
- Purchase two Peterbilt 548 vacuum trucks for $610,600
- Award annual road grading contract to Gator Grading and Paving, LLC
- Award $312,117 for an Energreen Alpha Eagle 33FT boom mower
- Approve two F600 Altec bucket trucks for $225,687 each
Board of County Commissioners
The Board will hold a public hearing to consider an ordinance amending regulations for life support transport and non-transport services. Other items include approving a contract for a school speed zone enforcement program, receiving updates on the PSAP task force and South County regional park pool, and consent agenda items such as proposed MSBU rate increases and contracts for bridge design and park upgrades.
- Public hearing on ordinance amending life support transport and non-transport services (10:00 a.m.)
- Proposed MSBU assessment rate increases for Charlotte County Sanitation, Fire Rescue, Barrier Islands Fire Service, and Alligator Creek Waterway
- Approve contract with Redspeed Florida, LLC for School Speed Zone Enforcement Program
- Approve design contract for Tom Adams Movable Bascule Bridge repairs, not to exceed $182,143.50
- Approve park upgrades at Larry Taylor Kiwanis Park, Harold Avenue Park, South Gulf Cove Park, and Centennial Park for $213,254.50
Board of County Commissioners
The board will consider a consent agenda including a $14.8 million commercial paper loan for MSBU paving projects, several equipment purchases and bridge rehabilitation contracts, and a ranking of firms for the Emergency Operations Center expansion. Also on the agenda are proclamations, employee service awards, and committee reappointments. The meeting includes public input on agenda items only.
- $14,823,000 commercial paper loan for East Englewood MSBU paving and Rotonda West MSBU paving
- Award of $615,037.81 for Rotonda West Bridge Rehabilitations #6
- Award of $336,133 for a Caterpillar 950 GC wheel loader via cooperative purchasing
- Ranking of firms for Construction Manager at Risk for Emergency Operations Center Expansion
- Ranking of firms for Threat and Hazard Risk Assessments
Board of County Commissioners
The Charlotte County Board of Commissioners will vote on a resolution to acquire property or easements needed for the Harborview Road Widening Project. They will also approve an agreement with DL Valuation, LLC for appraisal services related to the project. Additional items include a contract for LED lighting retrofits at Ann & Chuck Dever and Carmalita Parks, an award for a Hurricane Ian antenna tower, and a light‑duty vehicle purchase contract with Bartow Ford.
- LED Lighting Retrofit for Ann & Chuck Dever and Carmalita Parks – total cost $854,250
- Award of Hurricane Ian Self‑Supporting Antenna Tower contract – $498,999.20
- Annual Light Duty Vehicles contract with Bartow Ford (4.35% discount, term through Sep 30 2026)
- Resolution to acquire property/easements for Harborview Road Widening Project
- Agreement with DL Valuation, LLC for review appraisal services for Harborview Road Widening
Murdock Village Community Redevelopment Agency
The Murdock Village Community Redevelopment Agency will vote to approve the Sixth Amendment to the Agreement for Purchase and Sale involving the agency, KL WP Village LLC, and Charlotte County. The amendment concerns the purchase of MVCRA‑owned land in the Murdock Village area. The board will also approve the minutes from the September 24, 2024 meeting.
- Approve Sixth Amendment to Agreement for Purchase and Sale with KL WP Village LLC
- Authorize Chairman to sign the Sixth Amendment
- Approve previous meeting minutes from September 24, 2024
Board of County Commissioners
The Board of County Commissioners will review several high-cost public safety acquisitions and infrastructure projects. The meeting includes decisions on emergency equipment, bridge rehabilitation, and the appointment of various advisory board members.
- Transfer of $7,500,000 for the purchase of a Blackhawk helicopter for the Sheriff's Office
- Award of $983,435.57 to Thomas Marine Construction, Inc. for Midway Boulevard Bridge Rehabilitation
- Purchase of a new fire apparatus for Station 17 from Matheny Fire & Emergency for $1,154,993
- Purchase of one 2026 Freightliner M2 ambulance from ETR, LLC for $490,495
- Budget adjustment of $150,205.00 to create four new disaster recovery positions
Board of County Commissioners
The Board will consider a consent agenda including a resolution authorizing a $1,967,000 commercial paper loan for South Burnt Store MSBU paving, a $6,693,135 Guaranteed Maximum Price contract with Florida Premier Contractors for capital maintenance, and several other construction awards. Also up for approval is a retainer for Baker Donelson as special counsel to handle arbitration on FEMA's denial of the Rotonda Bridge replacement claim. The meeting includes proclamations and committee appointments.
- Resolution authorizing $1,967,000 commercial paper loan for South Burnt Store MSBU paving
- Retainer agreement with Baker Donelson for FEMA claim arbitration on Rotonda Bridge replacement
- Award of $6,693,135 GMP to Florida Premier Contractors for FY25 capital maintenance projects
- Award of $1,435,486.95 to Andrew SiteWork for Kings Highway and Harborview Road intersection improvements
- Award of $435,840.30 to V & H Construction for Gillot Boulevard construction repairs post-Hurricane Ian
Board of County Commissioners
The Board will consider consent agenda items including a $17 million paving program, utility contracts, and public hearing dates. They will also set public hearings for March 25 on security alarm system regulations and business license ordinance amendments. Several reappointments and proclamations are scheduled.
- Award of $17,054,132 to Ajax Paving for 2025 MSBU Paving Program resurfacing Rotonda West and Pioneer Trail
- Sole source award of $966,360 to Veolia for Rotonda Water Reclamation Facility membrane replacement
- Award of $219,292.50 to A.C. Schultes for Burnt Store Reverse Osmosis Plant wellfield improvements
- Change order #2 for $359,110 to Walkers Service for county right-of-way landscape maintenance
- Setting a March 25 public hearing to consider amendments to Security Alarm Systems Regulations and Business Regulations
Board of County Commissioners
The board will vote on consent agenda items including the purchase of ten 2026 Peterbilt dump trucks ($238,100 each) and two 2026 Freightliner ambulances ($480,986 each). Other actions include approving updates to the 2025 State and Federal Legislative Agendas and a memorandum of agreement for the Snapper Creek restoration project. Several advisory board appointments and property appraiser carryover funding are also on the agenda.
- Purchase of 10 Peterbilt 567 dump trucks for $238,100 each via piggyback contract (Public Works)
- Purchase of 2 Freightliner M2 Type I ambulances for $480,986 each (Public Safety)
- Approval of updates to 2025 State Legislative Agenda and letter supporting House Bill 697 (Sergeant Elio Diaz Memorial Highway)
- Memorandum of Agreement with Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission for Snapper Creek restoration
- Appointments to Gulf Cove Street & Drainage, Gulf Cove Waterway, Northwest Port Charlotte Street & Drainage, and Marine Advisory Committee
Board of County Commissioners
The Board will consider a consent agenda of mostly routine items including financial transfers, contract awards, board appointments, and a joint meeting with Lee County. Notable actions include approving $95,500 for the Sheriff's budget, $28,500 for the Law Enforcement Trust Fund, and two $195,000 regulatory compliance service contracts.
- Transfer $95,500 from Crime Prevention Fund to Sheriff's Budget
- Transfer $28,500 from County Law Enforcement Trust Fund to Sheriff's Trust Fund
- Award $195,000 to Kimley-Horn for water regulatory compliance services (Utilities)
- Award $195,000 to Kimley-Horn for wastewater/reclaimed water regulatory compliance services
- Approve appointment of Benjamin Sinclair to West Charlotte Stormwater Advisory Board
Board of County Commissioners
The Board will vote on a consent agenda and regular items, including accepting a $1 million Florida Division of Emergency Management grant for a pre/post disaster volunteers facility. Other action items include approving appraisal services for the Harborview Road widening project and an interlocal agreement with Punta Gorda for CDBG urban qualification. A joint meeting with Lee County is also scheduled.
- Accept $1,000,000 grant from Florida Division of Emergency Management for Pre/Post Disaster Volunteers Facility
- Approve Agreement for Appraisal Services with The Spivey Group for Harborview Road Widening Project segments 1 & 2
- Approve Third Amendment to Mosquito Control Interlocal Agreement between Charlotte County and Sheriff's Office
- Approve letter and Interlocal Agreement with City of Punta Gorda for CDBG urban qualification timeline
- Change meeting schedule: joint meeting with Lee County on April 15, 2025, and reschedule Utilities Quarterly Update
Board of County Commissioners
The Board of County Commissioners will review several equipment purchases for Public Works and Utilities. The meeting also includes various advisory board appointments and proclamations for Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day and Florida Arbor Day.
- Award of $984,000 to Veolia for Rotonda Water Reclamation Facility Membrane Replacement
- Purchase of five Vactor 2100i PD Sewer Cleaner Trucks at $632,024 per unit
- Purchase of two Menzi Muck Excavators MM545X at $656,048.77 per unit
- Purchase of two 2026 Peterbilt 567 Dump Trucks at $224,336 per unit
- Appointments to Affordable Housing, Parks and Recreation, and various Street & Drainage Advisory Boards