Citrus County, Florida

Board of County Commissioners

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The Board of County Commissioners is meeting for a private attorney/client session. The purpose of the meeting is to discuss the case styled Elissa Hofelt v. Citrus County Board of County Commissioners (Case No: 5:25-cv-00643-JSM-PRL).

• Attorney/client session regarding Case No: 5:25-cv-00643-JSM-PRL (Elissa Hofelt v. Citrus County Board of County Commissioners)

Historical Resources Advisory Board

The Historical Resources Advisory Board will meet to discuss the results of a windshield survey. The meeting also includes staff updates and the approval of previous minutes.

• Windshield survey results

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Value Adjustment Board

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Governing Body of the Library District of Citrus County

The Governing Body of the Special Library District of Citrus County is meeting to conduct a preliminary budget hearing. The body will also review minutes from a previous meeting.

• Preliminary Budget Hearing
• Review of Governing Body of the Special Library District minutes

Board of County Commissioners

The Citrus County Board of County Commissioners will hold a preliminary budget hearing for fire protection. Commissioners will consider the proposed fire protection budget and may receive public input. The meeting also includes a public comment period and an announcement of a tentative budget hearing scheduled for September 10, 2026.

• Fire Protection Preliminary Budget Hearing
• Open to the public comments
• Announcement of tentative budget hearing on September 10, 2026

Board of County Commissioners

The County Commissioners will approve the minutes from the February 10, 2026 library district meeting. They will then hear a recommendation to adopt the Fiscal Year 2026/27 millage rate and budget for the Citrus County Special Library District. Public comments are allowed before the board votes.

• Approve minutes of the Special Library District meeting from February 10, 2026
• Recommend FY 2026/27 millage and budget for the Special Library District to the Board
• Open public comment period (3 minutes per person, 5 minutes for organizations)
• Announce tentative budget hearing on September 10, 2026 at 5:00 PM

Board of County Commissioners

The Citrus County Board of County Commissioners will hold a preliminary budget hearing. Commissioners will vote on motions to set tentative millage rates for the General Fund, Transportation, Health Department, Libraries and Fire for fiscal year 2026/2027. They will also consider authorizing staff to prepare tax valuation and levy calculation documents electronically. The agenda notes a tentative budget hearing scheduled for September 10, 2026.

• Motion to set tentative millage rates for General Fund, Transportation, Health Department, Libraries and Fire for FY 2026/2027
• Motion to approve staff execution of Certification of Taxable Value (DR420's), Maximum Levy Calculation Preliminary Disclosure (DR420MM-P's), and Tax Increment Adjustment Worksheets (DR420TIF's) via e-TRIM
• Public comment period (Open to the Public)
• Announcement of Tentative Budget Hearing on September 10, 2026 at 5:00 PM

General

The Citrus County Planning and Development Commission will review the CU-2026-00006 application submitted by Crouch Homes LLC for Linda Sveda. The commission will also address standard agenda items such as appeal procedures, public comments, and staff announcements. No other specific projects or contracts are listed.

• CU-2026-00006 application from Crouch Homes LLC for Linda Sveda
• Chairman to read appeal process and meeting procedures
• Ex parte communication from County Attorney
• Staff announcements
• Public comment period

Board of County Commissioners

The Special Magistrate will meet to address code compliance matters. The agenda consists of procedural items and a placeholder for old and new cases.

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The Citrus County Board of County Commissioners will adopt budget resolutions for FY 2025‑2026 covering several funds and grants. It will approve a new waste disposal agreement with Waste Pro of Florida, Inc. for fees up to $325,000 and terminate the prior agreement. The board also authorizes deductions from Corecivic billing, deletes surplus assets, and accepts security bond continuations for waste disposal accounts.

• Approve waste disposal agreement with Waste Pro of Florida, Inc. for fees up to $325,000 and terminate the June 23, 2025 agreement
• Authorize deductions of $4,500 and $1,500 from Corecivic July 2026 billing under Service Area #4
• Adopt budget resolutions for FY 2025‑2026 covering capital improvement, public safety, health insurance, housing, grants, and other programs
• Approve deletion of surplus transit buses, fire rescue truck, and other inventory items from county asset listings
• Accept security bond continuation certificates for waste disposal accounts with Webber Infrastructure Management, Inc., Waste Management Inc. of Florida, and Wright Tree Service, Inc.

The Citrus County Board adopted the agenda with added items and removed item E1a. It approved three proclamations, the consent agenda, and a series of budget actions including FY 2025‑26 budget transfers and a comprehensive budget resolution (Resolution 2026‑054). The Board also approved a new waste‑disposal agreement authorizing up to $325,000 in fees and terminated the prior agreement. A public hearing was scheduled for August 25 to consider surplus property for affordable housing.

• Approved agenda with additions and removal of item E1a (unanimous AYES)
• Adopted proclamations for Colonel Curtis Ebitz Day, Run for the Money Week, and Smart Irrigation Month (unanimous AYES)
• Adopted consent agenda covering minutes, Corecivic deductions, asset deletions, and other items (unanimous AYES)
• Approved FY 2025‑26 budget transfers for multiple departments (unanimous AYES)
• Adopted FY 2025‑26 budget resolutions covering capital projects, grants, and trust funds (unanimous AYES)
• Approved new waste‑disposal agreement up to $325,000 and termination of the previous agreement (unanimous AYES)
• Scheduled public hearing on Aug. 25, 2026 to consider surplus property for affordable housing (unanimous AYES)
• Authorized $4,500 and $1,500 deductions from Corecivic July 2026 billing (unanimous AYES)

Board of County Commissioners

The Aviation Advisory Board will meet to discuss airport operations, review T-Hangar lease templates, and receive status updates on major infrastructure projects including runway extensions and fuel tank replacements.

• Airport 101 Presentation
• T Hangar Lease Template Review
• CGC Runway 9/27 Extension
• CGC Fuel Tank Replacement
• INF Business Park Project

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The Veterans Services Advisory Board will review service numbers, discuss a $365K budget for VSO offices, and hear about the July 24th VA Clinic groundbreaking. Old business includes veteran suicides and uncredentialed claim sharks.

• VSO office budgets: $365K
• July 24th VA Clinic groundbreaking ceremony
• Discussion of veteran suicides
• Claim sharks not credentialed
• 839 veteran/families served May-June; June 2nd busiest month

Board of County Commissioners

This is the regular monthly meeting of the Beverly Hills Advisory Council. The agenda includes approval of the June 10, 2026 draft minutes and FY26 Period 9 financial reports, as well as special reports on trees/mowing, entrances, public works, parks, and overall maintenance. No new business or major decisions are scheduled.

• Approval of June 10, 2026 draft minutes
• Approval of FY26 Period 9 financial reports
• Special reports on trees/mowing, entrances, public works, parks, and overall maintenance
• Old business update on entrances/signs

Board of County Commissioners

The Tourist Development Council is meeting to review marketing grants and media planning. The body will consider a grant for a local concert series and a media plan for the Visitors and Convention Bureau.

• Special Event Marketing Grant for Crystal River Nights Concert Series 2026 in the amount of $2,000
• FY 2027 Miles Partnership media plan for the Visitors and Convention Bureau

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners is holding a budget workshop to provide direction for the development of the fiscal year 2026/2027 budget. The workshop also includes a budget request presentation from the Citrus County Clerk of the Circuit Court and Comptroller, and a presentation on a strategic performance management framework. No public hearings or ordinances are scheduled; the agenda is primarily a work session.

• Provide direction for development of FY 26/27 budget (Tammy Wilson, Management & Budget Director)
• 2027 Budget Request from Citrus County Clerk of the Circuit Court and Comptroller (Traci Perry, Clerk of the Courts)
• Strategic Performance Management Framework presentation (Steve L. Howard, County Administrator)

The board reached consensus to direct staff to place an item on the July 14, 2026 agenda to vote on appointing Judge Mark Yerman to the Citrus County Canvassing Board. The board also agreed to fund the constitutional budgets as presented and to keep the millage rate at 6.9898%. No other formal actions were taken.

• Add agenda item for July 14 meeting to vote on appointment of Judge Mark Yerman to Canvassing Board (consensus)
• Fund constitutional budgets as presented and maintain millage rate at 6.9898% (consensus)

Board of County Commissioners

This is a mostly procedural Planning and Development Commission meeting, including call to order, public comment, and approval of minutes. The only substantive items are two applications listed on the agenda: AA-2026-00002 (Priscilla Ramos for Ramos & Dipietro, LLC) and PUD-2026-00002 (Pulte Group for River Oaks Properties Inc. and Stephen Tamposi). No details about the nature or scope of these applications are provided in the agenda.

• AA-2026-00002: Priscilla Ramos for Ramos & Dipietro, LLC
• PUD-2026-00002: Pulte Group for River Oaks Properties Inc. and Stephen Tamposi

Board of County Commissioners

The Citrus Springs Advisory Council will consider approval of meeting minutes and FY26 Period 9 financials for the Municipal Services Benefit Unit (MSBU). Members will report on streetlights, road resurfacing, beautification of boulevards, grate installation/fountain, and roadway maintenance/mowing. No public hearings or ordinances are scheduled; the agenda is primarily procedural.

• Approval of June 3, 2026 meeting minutes
• FY26 Period 9 Financials for Citrus Springs MSBU
• Streetlights update by Karen Parker
• Road resurfacing update by Vince Micklem
• Beautification of boulevards/medians/flowers by Tyler Thompson

Board of County Commissioners

The Citrus County Board of County Commissioners will hold an attorney-client session to discuss a pending case involving Right Rudder Aviation, LLC. The meeting is scheduled for June 30, 2026, at the Citrus County Courthouse.

• Attorney/Client Session to discuss Right Rudder Aviation, LLC v. Citrus County
• Scheduled for June 30, 2026, at 110 N. Apopka Avenue, Inverness
• Public input period available during the meeting

The Citrus County Board of County Commissioners convened an attorney/client session on June 30, 2026 to discuss Right Rudder Aviation, LLC v. Citrus County (Case No. 2025 CA 000535). Attendance was recorded for all commissioners, the County Administrator, County Attorney, and legal counsel. No votes, approvals, or other actions were taken during the session. The meeting adjourned at 9:03 AM.

Board of County Commissioners

This special meeting is called primarily to approve setting an Attorney/Client Session regarding the pending lawsuit Right Rudder Aviation, LLC v. Citrus County. The board will also handle routine procedural matters such as roll call, agenda approval, and public comment periods. No other substantive decisions or discussions are listed on the agenda.

• Set Attorney/Client Session for Right Rudder Aviation, LLC v. Citrus County (Case no.: 2025 CA 000535)

The Board adopted the meeting agenda and approved an attorney/client session for the Right Rudder Aviation, LLC v. Citrus County case. Both motions passed with five votes in favor and no votes against. The meeting adjourned at 8:10 a.m.

• Approved meeting agenda (5-0)
• Approved attorney/client session for Right Rudder Aviation v. Citrus County (5-0)

Board of County Commissioners

The board will approve the minutes from its April 28, 2026 meeting, receive a status report from the US Family Foundation dated March 31, 2026, and discuss library public relations and branch updates, including a summer reading update. No formal decisions or votes are indicated beyond routine approvals. The meeting will also set the date for the next regular meeting on August 27, 2026.

• Approval of minutes from the April 28, 2026 meeting
• US Family Foundation status report (03/31/2026)
• Library public relations and branch updates
• Summer reading program update
• Next regular meeting scheduled for August 27, 2026

Board of County Commissioners

The Citrus County Board of County Commissioners will consider approving several contracts, including a hydro-seeding agreement and a respite care program, and will hold a public hearing regarding financing for LifeStream Behavioral Center.

• Hydro-seeding contract with Hydrograss Technologies, Inc. (up to $147,000)
• Respite care agreement with Citrus County Association for Retarded Citizens (grant funded)
• Public hearing for LifeStream Behavioral Center financing
• Budget transfers for fiscal year 2025-2026
• Grant application for Withlacoochee Regional Water Supply Authority ($44,600)

The Board approved several service agreements, including respite care through CCARC and hydro seed application services. They also authorized grant applications for transportation and water conservation, alongside multiple budget transfers.

• Approved agenda with changes (5-0)
• Approved three proclamations (5-0)
• Approved Consent Agenda in full (5-0)
• Approved CCARC respite care and adult daycare agreement (5-0)
• Approved Hydrograss Technologies, Inc. hydro seed application contract not to exceed $147,000 (5-0)
• Approved Geveko Markings Inc. agreement renewal through July 2028 (5-0)
• Approved FY26 COPS Technology and Equipment Program grant application (5-0)
• Denied continuance request for CPA-2025-000012 & CPA-2025-000013 (5-0)

Board of County Commissioners

The Planning and Development Commission will meet to discuss two comprehensive plan amendment applications. Both applications are presented by attorney Sidney F. Ansbacher on behalf of the Deltona Corporation.

• CPA-2025-00012: Application for the Deltona Corporation
• CPA-AA-2025-00013: Application for Deltona Corp./Holder Industrial Park

Board of County Commissioners

This is a procedural meeting of the Special Magistrate for building code compliance. The agenda includes approval of minutes from April 24, 2026, a staff update on abated and continued cases, and review of old and new cases listed alphabetically. No specific properties, violations, or enforcement actions are identified in the agenda.

• Approval of minutes from April 24, 2026
• Staff update on abated and continued cases
• Review of old and new building code cases (listed alphabetically)

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners is holding a special master hearing to consider cases related to boat launch fees. The agenda includes staff updates, adoption of meeting minutes, and three individual cases (David Jennings, Scott Rowell, Travis Bruns). No specific details on the cases or fee amounts are provided in the agenda.

• Hearing on boat launch fee cases for David Jennings
• Hearing on boat launch fee cases for Scott Rowell
• Hearing on boat launch fee cases for Travis Bruns
• Staff update and adoption of meeting minutes

Board of County Commissioners

This is a procedural meeting of the Citrus County Special Magistrate for code compliance. The agenda includes call to order, pledge, approval of minutes, a staff update on abated and continued cases, and old and new cases, but no specific case details are provided. The meeting appears to be a regular session for handling unspecified enforcement matters.

• No specific code cases, rezonings, contracts, or dollar amounts are listed on the agenda

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will consider several assessment resolutions for fire protection, solid waste, and water distribution. The meeting includes approvals for workforce development contracts, grant applications for elderly services, and budget amendments for road resurfacing.

• Settlement of claim #F231AL0083 (Heidemaria Laro vs Citrus County) for $25,000
• Proposed water line extension assessment areas for Citrus Springs 2026 and Cedar Lake Estate 2026
• Budget amendments for resurfacing W Mustang Blvd from W Mesa Verde Dr. to CR491
• Waste disposal account agreements for Habitat For Humanity of the Nature Coast (up to $3,500) and Restoration Specialists (up to $1,000)
• Public hearings set for July 28, 2026, regarding fire protection, property abatement, and solid waste assessments

The Board of County Commissioners approved several resolutions regarding fire protection, property abatement, and water distribution. Multiple public hearings were scheduled for July 28, 2026, to discuss assessment rates and areas.

• Approved Youth Sports Recognition for Nature Coast Soccer Club
• Adopted resolution correcting non-ad valorem assessment commencement date (2026-038)
• Approved CareerSource Citrus Levy Marion Master Services Contract
• Approved deletion of 2016 Ford Passenger Bus from transit inventory
• Authorized Elder Options Older American Act III grant application (2026-039)
• Adopted amended and restated Initial Assessment Resolution for Fire Protection Services (2026-040)
• Approved $25,000 settlement for Heidemaria Laro vs Citrus County
• Approved budget transfers for multiple county departments

Board of County Commissioners

The Citrus County Aviation Advisory Board will review status reports on multiple airport projects, including the CGC Runway 9/27 Extension, fuel tank replacement, airfield lighting replacement, and the INF Business Park. The meeting also includes approval of May 14th, 2026 draft minutes, a bylaws review, and updates from the Board of County Commissioners. No specific decisions are indicated in the agenda.

• CGC Runway 9/27 Extension – project status report
• CGC Fuel Tank Replacement – project status report
• CGC Airfield Lighting Replacement – project status report
• INF Business Park – project status report
• Airport Signage (Design Concept) – minor project status report

Board of County Commissioners

This is a procedural meeting with no major decisions or public hearings. Items include approval of minutes and financial reports, updates on maintenance and parks, and correspondence from the Sheriff's Office.

• Approval of May 13th draft minutes
• FY26 Period 8 financial reports for Beverly Hills MSBU
• Correspondence from Lieutenant Ray Fischer of Citrus County Sheriff's Office
• Reports on trees/mowing, entrances, public works, parks, and overall maintenance

Board of County Commissioners

The special master is holding a quasi-judicial hearing on the Lecanto Sand Mine application (CPA/AA/PUD-2025-00010), a comprehensive plan amendment, associated application, and planned unit development for a sand mine by Lecanto Sand LLC. The hearing will follow procedural steps including call to order, invocation, pledge, appeal procedures, staff announcements, and ex parte communication disclosure.

• Application CPA/AA/PUD-2025-00010 by Lecanto Sand LLC for a sand mine
• Meeting held at Lecanto Government Building, 3600 W. Sovereign Path, Room 166

Board of County Commissioners

The Planning and Development Commission will conduct public hearings on two applications: a planned unit development (PUD-2025-00009) and a conditional use permit (CU-2026-00001) for AVI Properties. The agenda also includes approval of minutes and procedural items.

• Public hearing on PUD-2025-00009 – Edward McDonald for Homosassa 1998 ECP, LLC
• Public hearing on CU-2026-00001 Furman for AVI Properties, LLC
• Approval of December 4, 2025 draft minutes
• Staff announcements

Board of County Commissioners

The Citrus Springs Advisory Council will hold a regular meeting including approval of minutes and financial reports, updates from point persons on streetlights, road resurfacing, beautification, grate/fountain, and roadway maintenance, and a review of the FY27 proposed budget. Public input will be accepted.

• Approval of FY26 Period 8 Financial Reports - Citrus Springs MSBU
• Review of FY27 Proposed Budget
• Streetlights update by Karen Parker
• Road Resurfacing update by Vince Micklem
• Beautification of Boulevards/Medians/Flowers update by Tyler Thompson

Board of County Commissioners

The Historical Resources Advisory Board will open with a pledge of allegiance, verify quorum, and approve prior minutes. The agenda notes that the Small Matching Grant Update will be postponed. The board will discuss upcoming training dates for DOS/DHR, present a historic preservation learning moment, and provide staff updates on the Local Historic Preservation Survey. The next meeting is scheduled for August 3, 2026.

• Postponement of Small Matching Grant Update
• Discussion of training dates for DOS/DHR
• Historic Preservation Learning Moment presentation
• Staff update on Local Historic Preservation Survey
• Next meeting set for August 3, 2026

Board of County Commissioners

The Board will vote on a consent agenda including a $11,500 non-performance assessment against CoreCivic for April 2026, approval of $452,988 in FDOT transit funding with a required county match, and several administrative items. Also consider budget transfers and resolutions for ADI and SHIP grants. The meeting includes proclamations and awards.

• CoreCivic contract monitoring update: $11,500 non-performance penalty for April 2026
• State of Florida DOT SFY2025 Section 5311 funding of $452,988 with $452,988 county match for transit
• Budget transfers for Various Departments, Management and Budget, Visitors & Convention Bureau, airports, Fire Rescue, EMS, and Solid Waste
• Amendment #5 to Cambridge Greens septic to sewer project agreement with Florida DEP
• New waste disposal account agreements with Bentley Waste Service ($42,000 limit) and Flash Trash ($70,000 limit) at Central Landfill

The Board of County Commissioners approved a consent agenda containing multiple departmental actions. Decisions included budget transfers, utility lien releases, and several service agreements across fire rescue, human resources, and public works.

• Approved Women's Veterans Day proclamation for June 12, 2026
• Approved Men's Health month proclamation for June 2026
• Approved CoreCivic contract monitoring non-performance assessment of $11,500.00
• Approved Resolution 2026-031 for FDOT SFY2025 Section 5311 funding of $452,988
• Approved amendments to Lutheran Services Florida purchase order agreements
• Approved budget transfers for various departments and Resolution 2026-032 for grant budgets
• Approved deletion of Asset #56666 from Solid Waste Division
• Approved Cambridge Greens Septic to Sewer Project Amendment #5

Board of County Commissioners

The Citrus County Planning and Development Commission will review several development applications, including a subdivision request (CU-2026-00004) and two variance requests (V-2026-00002, V-2026-00001). The commission will also discuss multiple updates to the Land Development Code. These items will be considered after staff announcements and a county attorney ex parte communication.

• CU-2026-00004 – Application by Brenda McKenzie for Harley and Michele Roper
• V-2026-00002 – Application by Talmadge Williams
• V-2026-00001 – Application by James Johnston for Soffron Holdings, LLC
• OA-2026-00001 – Land Development Code Multiple Updates

Board of County Commissioners

This is a procedural meeting of the Special Magistrate for code compliance in Citrus County. The agenda includes approval of minutes from April 15, 2026, a staff update on abated and continued cases, and consideration of old and new cases listed alphabetically, but no individual case details are provided in the agenda text.

• Approval of minutes from April 15, 2026
• Staff update on abated and continued cases
• Old and new cases to be considered (no specifics in agenda)

Board of County Commissioners

The Aviation Advisory Board will discuss the Citrus Kids Triathlon and review board bylaws. The meeting includes status reports on several major and minor airport projects at CGC and INF.

• CGC Runway 9/27 Extension status
• CGC Fuel Tank Replacement status
• CGC Airfield Lighting Replacement status
• INF Master Plan & Disadvantage Business Enterprise (DBE) status
• Review and discussion of board bylaws

Board of County Commissioners

The Veterans Services Advisory Board is meeting to review the number of veterans and families served from January through April. The board will also discuss veteran suicides, the use of AI by the VBA, and dental services for Florida veterans.

• Review of veterans/families served (Jan-Feb and Mar-Apr)
• Discussion of VBA Medicine Rule and VBA use of AI
• Review of Florida Veterans Dental
• Discussion of non-credentialed 'Claim Sharks'
• BOCC appointments and VSAB Bylaws

Board of County Commissioners

The Beverly Hills Advisory Council will hold a routine meeting on May 13, 2026, consisting of calls to order, approval of minutes and financial reports, committee updates on trees, mowing, entrances, public works, parks, and overall maintenance. Old business includes updates on entrances/signs, and new business features a truck discussion. The agenda is procedural with no major policy decisions or public hearings.

• Approval of FY26 Period 7 Financials for Beverly Hills MSBU
• Update on trees and mowing by Eric Stawicki
• Discussion of entrances/signs under old business
• Truck discussion under new business
• Reports on parks/community building and overall maintenance

Board of County Commissioners

The Citrus County Tourist Development Council will meet to approve previous meeting minutes, hear public comments, and receive reports. Key presentations include the proposed budget for fiscal year 2026/2027, new travel initiatives, and a destination update. The meeting also includes financial reports and time for council member discussion.

• FY 2026/2027 Proposed Budget Overview
• New Travel Initiatives presentation
• Destination Update report
• Financial Reports review
• Approval of March 11, 2026 meeting minutes

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will vote on several infrastructure contracts, including a new traffic signal and landfill equipment. The meeting also includes the renewal of the county's commercial property and equipment breakdown insurance.

• Commercial Property & Equipment Breakdown Insurance renewal in the amount of $1,805,943.51
• Purchase of an 850 P-Tier Construction Dozer for the Central Landfill for $531,557.87
• Design and construction plans for a new traffic signal at CR491 and W Hampshire Blvd. for $195,906.36
• Renewal of mowing and trimming agreement for Zone 2 with Calloway & Clark Enterprises LLC
• Use Agreement with DRC Sports Inc. for the Fort Island Gulf Beach Triathlon on May 22-23, 2026

The commissioners adopted a revised agenda (3‑2 vote) after an earlier motion was defeated (2‑3). They approved five proclamations, the consent agenda, and several routine items. Major actions included authorizing a $1,805,943.51 insurance renewal and approving a $531,557.87 purchase of an 850‑P‑Tier construction dozer for the county landfill. Additional approvals covered budget transfers, waste‑disposal agreements and the deletion of surplus public‑works assets.

• Adopted revised agenda (3-2)
• Approved proclamations for Hospital Week, EMS Week, ALS Awareness, International Beef Month, and admin award
• Approved consent agenda in full
• Authorized $1,805,943.51 commercial property & equipment insurance renewal
• Approved budget transfers for utilities, stormwater, housing services and other departments
• Approved waste‑disposal agreements with Johnny Mac Dumpsters ($1,000 limit), Nature Coast Ministries ($200 limit) and On Budget Tree Service ($700 limit)
• Deleted surplus public‑works assets (fuel facility, containment sump, sump savers)
• Approved purchase of 850‑P‑Tier construction dozer for $531,557.87

Board of County Commissioners

The Code Review and Appeals Board will meet to consider a single appeal filed by Linda Townsend (case BLD2508-422). No other substantive business is listed on the agenda; the remainder is procedural (approval of minutes, public comments, board and staff comments).

• Appeal by Linda Townsend (BLD2508-422)

Board of County Commissioners

The Planning and Development Commission will conduct public hearings on four applications: two conditional-use permits, a site-plan revision, and a comprehensive-plan amendment. The commission will make recommendations to the Board of County Commissioners on two of the items. The meeting includes standard procedural items like call to order, public comment, and approval of minutes.

• CU-2026-00002: Lazaro Ramon – conditional-use public hearing
• AA-2026-00001: Vix Construction for First Kingdom Partners, LLC – site-plan revision and recommendation to BOCC
• CPA-2026-00002: CR-486 Interchange Management Area – comprehensive-plan amendment and recommendation to BOCC
• CU-2026-00001: Furman for AVI Properties, LLC – conditional-use public hearing

Value Adjustment Board

The Citrus County Value Adjustment Board will select a private counsel (either Holly Cosby or Derrill McAteer) to serve as legal counsel for property tax appeal hearings under Florida Statutes. The board will also schedule an organizational meeting for August 5, 2026. Public comment will be heard.

• Review and select private counsel: either Holly Cosby or Derrill McAteer, with contract from May 7, 2026 through 2028 Tax Year
• Scheduled organizational meeting on August 5, 2026 at 1:00 PM at Citrus County Courthouse
• Board membership includes county commissioners, school board member, citizen members, clerk, and interim legal counsel

The Value Adjustment Board approved the application of Holly Cosby for private legal counsel, authorizing the Chair to execute the contract. The Board also adopted a motion to change the scheduled Organizational Meeting from August 5, 2026 to August 6, 2026 at 9:00 AM. No other business was taken.

• Approved Holly Cosby as private counsel (unanimous ayes)
• Moved Organizational Meeting to August 6, 2026 at 9:00 AM (unanimous ayes)

Board of County Commissioners

The Citrus Springs Advisory Council will vote on approving the April 1, 2026 draft minutes and FY26 Period 7 financials for the Citrus Springs MSBU. Members will also review routine maintenance items including streetlights, road resurfacing, and beautification, and consider painting the event board.

• Approve April 1, 2026 draft minutes – Citrus Springs MSBU
• Approve FY26 Period 7 financials – Citrus Springs MSBU
• Review of streetlights/fire hydrants
• Review of road resurfacing
• New business: event board painting

Board of County Commissioners

The Citrus County Board of County Commissioners will consider approving multiple amendments to engineering service contracts, budget transfers for various county departments, and agreements for waste disposal and promotional products. The meeting also includes proclamations for volunteer and public service weeks.

• Amendment to engineering service contracts (RFQ 25-096, RFQ 25-132)
• Budget transfers for Housing Services, Solid Waste, and other departments
• Waste disposal account agreements with Countryside Property Maintenance and Nature Coast Affordable Housing Corp.
• Acceptance of utility easement for CORTA Black Diamond
• Application for $34,181 Justice Assistance Grant (JAG)

The Citrus County Board adopted the agenda and consent items, approved several proclamations, and authorized a $34,181 allocation for the FY25 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Grant. It also approved contract amendments for engineering and utility services, waste‑disposal agreements, and a right‑of‑way designation for South Kensington Avenue. All actions were adopted unanimously.

• Adopted agenda with addition and deletion (ayes: Davis, Bays, Kinnard D.C., Finegan)
• Approved proclamations for volunteer week, public service week, photography month, child‑care day, and National Volunteer Week (ayes: Davis, Bays, Kinnard D.C., Finegan)
• Authorized $5,000 CoreCivic contract deduction (ayes: Davis, Bays, Kinnard D.C., Finegan)
• Approved lease termination with Rotary Foundation of Crystal River (ayes: Davis, Bays, Kinnard D.C., Finegan)
• Approved budget transfers for housing, solid waste, airport, and court (ayes: Davis, Bays, Kinnard D.C., Finegan)
• Approved FY25 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Grant allocation of $34,181 (ayes: Davis, Bays, Kinnard D.C., Finegan)
• Approved multiple RFQ amendments for engineering and utility contracts (ayes: Davis, Bays, Kinnard D.C., Finegan)
• Approved right‑of‑way resolution for South Kensington Avenue project (ayes: Davis, Bays, Kinnard D.C., Finegan)

Board of County Commissioners

The Special Library District Advisory Board will consider approving minutes from February, hear a director's report on a community needs assessment, receive branch updates, and vote on authorizing the chair to release funds for the BOOKED 2027 fundraiser.

• Approval of minutes from February 24, 2026 meeting
• Director's Report – Community Needs Assessment (Adam Chang, Library Director)
• Library Public Relations & Branch Updates (Taylor Keeran & Sarah Hintze)
• BOOKED 2026 Review
• Authorize release of funding for BOOKED 2027 fundraiser

Board of County Commissioners

The Special Magistrate will hold a building code compliance meeting, primarily addressing approval of minutes from January 23, 2026, and hearing old and new enforcement cases. No specific case details, dollar amounts, or rezonings are listed on the agenda.

• Approval of minutes from January 23, 2026
• Staff update on abated and continued cases
• Hearing of old and new code enforcement cases (listed alphabetically, no specifics provided)

Board of County Commissioners

The Planning and Development Commission will hold a public hearing on application CPA/AA/PUD-2026-00001 by Anderson Columbia, Inc. and make a recommendation to the Board of County Commissioners. The remainder of the agenda consists of routine procedural items.

• Public hearing on application CPA/AA/PUD-2026-00001 (Anderson Columbia, Inc.)
• Recommendation to the Board of County Commissioners

Board of County Commissioners

This is a procedural meeting of the Special Magistrate for code compliance. The agenda includes call to order, pledge, approval of minutes, staff updates, and old/new cases, but no specific cases or details are provided.

• No specific cases, contracts, or ordinances listed in the agenda

Board of County Commissioners

Board of County Commissioners

The Citrus County Board of Commissioners will vote on a range of items, including several proclamations, contract addendums, and budget transfers for multiple departments. A major decision is the approval of a $2,548,750.34 contract to resurface S. Apopka Avenue from E. Anna Jo Drive to US 41. The board will also adopt budget resolutions for various grant programs and authorize agreements for water and utility services. An open‑public comment period and an impact‑fee workshop are scheduled during the meeting.

• Approve proclamation designating April 10 as Gopher Tortoise Day
• Approve addendum to the contract with Forvis Mazars
• Approve budget transfers for Fire Rescue, Capital Improvement Program, and other agencies
• Approve $2,548,750.34 road resurfacing contract for S. Apopka Ave. (C.W. Roberts Contracting, Inc.)
• Approve $86,200 contract with Raftelis Financial Consultants for water revenue and connection fee study

The Citrus County Board adopted the agenda and several proclamations. It approved a contract addendum with Forvis Mazars, multiple budget transfers and resolutions, and authorized several agreements, including a $2,548,750.34 Small County Outreach Program road resurfacing contract for S. Apopka Ave. All items were adopted unanimously.

• Adopted agenda with additions (5-0)
• Approved proclamations for Gopher Tortoise Day, Trash to Treasure art, National Library Week, Water Conservation Month, Animal Care Week, Public Safety Telecommunicators Week (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda items, including contract addendum with Forvis Mazars (5-0)
• Approved budget transfers for multiple departments for FY 2025‑2026 (5-0)
• Adopted budget resolutions amending SHIP, TBRA, library, animal shelter, and opioid MOU budgets (5-0)
• Approved $2,548,750.34 road resurfacing contract for S. Apopka Ave. (5-0)
• Approved $512,820 local funding and escrow agreements for C39 SCOP project (5-0)
• Approved water utility lien agreement for Penna property (5-0)

Board of County Commissioners

The Citrus County Aviation Advisory Board will discuss updates on airport infrastructure, including runway extensions, fuel tank replacements, and lighting upgrades. The group will also review business park progress and master plan updates.

• Approval of March 12th draft minutes
• Withlacoochee Technical College Airframe & Powerplant Program presentation
• CGC Runway 9/27 Extension project updates
• CGC Fuel Tank Replacement project updates
• CGC Airfield Lighting Replacement project updates

Board of County Commissioners

The Beverly Hills Advisory Council will meet to approve March 2026 minutes and FY26 Period 6 financial reports for the Beverly Hills MSBU. Members will provide reports on trees, mowing, entrances, public works, and parks.

• Approval of March 11th, 2026 Draft Minutes for Beverly Hills MSBU
• Approval of FY26 Period 6 Financials for Beverly Hills MSBU
• Reports on trees and mowing
• Reports on entrances and signs
• Reports on parks and community building

Board of County Commissioners

The Citrus County Historical Resources Advisory Board will consider an application for local historic designation at 14095 W. Ozello Trail in Crystal River. It will also review a County Ordinance Amendment renovation request for 8305 E. Orange Avenue in Floral City and a permit (BLD2603-0166) for 9020 E. Orange Avenue, Floral City. A brief update on a small matching grant will be presented before the meeting adjourns.

• Application for Local Historic Designation – 14095 W. Ozello Trail, Crystal River
• Application for COA Renovation – 8305 E. Orange Avenue, Floral City
• Review Permit BLD2603-0166 – 9020 E. Orange Avenue, Floral City
• Small Matching Grant Update (presented by Katherine Turner Thompson)
• Open to the Public

Board of County Commissioners

The Citrus County Planning and Development Commission will consider two development applications: CPA/AA/PUD-2024-00023 for Seagrass Resort, LLC and CPA/AA/PUD-2025-00002 for Citrus Land Co. LLC. The meeting also includes standard agenda items such as approval of minutes, staff announcements, and a briefing from the County Attorney.

• Review of CPA/AA/PUD-2024-00023 application for Seagrass Resort, LLC
• Review of CPA/AA/PUD-2025-00002 application for Citrus Land Co. LLC
• County Attorney ex parte communication
• Approval of previous meeting minutes

Board of County Commissioners

Board of County Commissioners

The Board will hold a closed attorney/client session to review the pending lawsuit Right Rudder Aviation, LLC v. Citrus County (Case no. 2025 CA 000535). The session follows the public portion of the meeting and will be reopened afterwards. No other agenda items are listed for this meeting.

• Attorney/Client Session – Right Rudder Aviation, LLC v. Citrus County (Case no. 2025 CA 000535)

The Citrus County Board of County Commissioners met on March 31, 2026. The session consisted of routine call‑to‑order, an attorney/client hearing on Right Rudder Aviation, LLC v. Citrus County, and then adjourned. No votes, approvals, denials, or other decisions were recorded.

Board of County Commissioners

The Citrus County Board of County Commissioners will vote on a series of budget transfers that move funds among Administrative Services, Utilities, Opioid Settlement Fund, Road Maintenance, Transit, Water Connection Fees, Fire Rescue, and other departments for fiscal year 2025‑2026. The meeting also includes approvals of contract amendments, lien releases, and a public workshop on impact fees for senior‑housing projects. Additional items cover proclamations, a CoreCivic contract performance update, and several water‑service lien agreements.

• Approve budget transfers for Administrative Services, Utilities, Opioid Settlement Fund, Road Maintenance, Transit, Water Connection Fees, Fire Rescue, Citrus Springs MSBU and other departments (FY 2025‑2026)
• Adopt budget resolutions amending the Tenant Based Rental Assistance grant, FDOT SCOP resurfacing of S Apopka Ave, and Emergency Medical Service budgets (FY 2025‑2026)
• Approve amendment to the CoreCivic contract for February 2026 staffing, with a $25,000 payment
• Authorize release of retainage $22,524.02 to contractor Pave‑Rite, Inc. for SCOP Road Resurfacing of N Deltona Blvd
• Set public workshop (April 14, 2026) and hearing (April 26, 2026) on removing reduced impact fees for “housing for older persons” projects

Board of County Commissioners

The Planning and Development Commission will hold public hearings to review the Corta Lecanto 486 additional signage application and the Hampton Hills, LLC development application, and will make recommendations to the Board of County Commissioners. The meeting also includes routine items such as approval of minutes, staff announcements, and an ex parte communication from the County Attorney.

• Public hearing on application PUD-2025-00013 Corta Lecanto 486 additional signage
• Public hearing on application PUD-2026-00001 Hampton Hills, LLC
• Ex parte communication – County Attorney
• Approval of minutes from the previous meeting
• Staff announcements

Board of County Commissioners

Board of County Commissioners

The board will approve the agenda and minutes, then review reports on veteran outreach numbers, term expirations, bi‑law updates, and recent veteran suicide statistics. It will also provide updates from board members and veteran service organizations.

• Nov‑Dec 2025: 646 veterans/families served with 10 community outreaches
• Jan‑Feb 2026: 834 veterans/families served with 7 community outreaches
• Terms of Arlena Newson and Paul Sunseri expire on 31 Mar 2026
• Veteran suicides reported down from 6398 to 6442 between 2023 and 2024
• VBA medicine rule halted

Board of County Commissioners

The Aviation Advisory Board will discuss its bylaws and review the status of several major and minor projects at the Inverness and CGC airports. The meeting includes updates on runway extensions, fuel tank replacement, and airfield lighting.

• Review and discussion of Board By Laws
• CGC Runway 9/27 Extension status report
• CGC Fuel Tank Replacement status report
• CGC Airfield Lighting Replacement status report
• INF Master Plan & Disadvantage Business Enterprise (DBE) status report

Board of County Commissioners

The Tourist Development Council will vote on approving a $42,500 contract for the Paradise Advertising Microsite. It will also approve travel for two staff members to the 2026 Tourism Academy in Jacksonville and a related budget transfer. The meeting includes routine approval of the January 14, 2026 minutes and informational updates on destination planning and finances.

• Approve $42,500 Paradise Advertising Microsite contract
• Approve travel for two individuals to Tourism Academy 2026 (May 12‑15) and related budget transfer
• Approve minutes from the January 14, 2026 TDC meeting
• Provide destination update (information only)
• Provide financial reports (information only)

Board of County Commissioners

The Beverly Hills Advisory Council will meet to reorganize its board and administer oaths of office. Members will provide reports on trees, mowing, entrances, public works, and parks.

• Oath of Office for Janice Smith and Constance Martin-Carter
• Reorganization of the Board
• Approval of February 11th, 2026, draft minutes for Beverly Hills MSBU
• Approval of Period 5 Financial Reports for Beverly Hills MSBU
• Updates on entrances and signs

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will review budget transfers, contract renewals for mowing and vending services, and various utility lien releases. Key decisions include funding for Sheriff's Office vehicles and a grant application for an experimental artificial reef project.

• Funding of $112,817.32 for the Sheriff's Office to purchase two FOCUS vehicles
• Grant application for the 'Race 2 the Center' artificial reef project with a match up to $40,000
• Waste Disposal Account Agreement with Steadfast Contractor's Alliance LLC up to $3,000
• Write off of $3,149.84 for uncollected utility accounts
• Public hearing set for March 31, 2026, regarding Federal Transit Administration grant funding

The commissioners adopted the revised agenda and approved three proclamations recognizing March events. They approved the consent agenda, which included releases of liens, asset deletions, and budget transfers. The board authorized amendments to three service contracts and funded the sheriff’s forfeiture request for two patrol vehicles. All motions passed unanimously.

• Approved revised agenda (unanimous ayes: Davis, Bays, Kinnard D.C., Finegan, Barek)
• Adopted proclamations for March for Meals, Finance Professionals Week, and Colorectal Cancer Awareness (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda items including lien releases, asset deletions, and budget transfers (unanimous)
• Approved amendment to Gamco Properties mowing contract (unanimous)
• Approved amendment to Southern Lawn Care mowing contract (unanimous)
• Approved amendment to Atrayo Vending services contract (unanimous)
• Approved $112,817.32 forfeiture fund request for two sheriff’s FOCUS vehicles (unanimous ayes: Davis, Bays, Kinnard D.C., Finegan, Barek)
• Approved setting of public hearing on March 31 for Federal Transit Administration grant input (unanimous)

Board of County Commissioners

The Citrus County Planning and Development Commission will meet on March 5, 2026 to consider two applications submitted by Deltona Corporation (CPA-2025-00012 and CPA-AA-2025-00013). The agenda also includes a reading of the appeal process, staff announcements, an ex parte communication from the County Attorney, and time for public comment.

• Review of CPA-2025-00012 application from Deltona Corporation
• Review of CPA-AA-2025-00013 application from Deltona Corporation
• Ex parte communication from the County Attorney
• Staff announcements
• Open public comment period

Value Adjustment Board

The Value Adjustment Board will adopt recommended decisions for dozens of petition numbers and authorize related decision forms. It will set a $175 per hour compensation rate for appraiser and attorney special magistrates, approve an open‑bid process for appraiser magistrates, and determine a nonrefundable filing fee not to exceed $50 for 2026 petitions. The board will also consider extending its contract with Attorney Richard R. Kosan or soliciting new legal counsel for the 2026 tax year.

• Approve recommended decisions for petition numbers 6, 7, 17‑26, 30‑31, 33, 35‑36, 41‑43, 45‑46, 57, 60‑62, 64, 67, 110‑111, 114‑116, 164 and authorize execution of Forms DR485V and DR485XC
• Approve a compensation rate of $175 per hour for appraiser and attorney special magistrates and open a bid for appraiser magistrates hearing tangible personal property petitions
• Authorize extension of the contract with Attorney Richard R. Kosan or request proposals for new VAB legal counsel for the 2026 tax year
• Set a nonrefundable petition filing fee not to exceed $50 for the 2026 Value Adjustment Board cycle
• Approve and sign 2025 VAB Forms DR-488 (real property and tangible personal property) and review Form DR-529 (notice of tax impact)

The Value Adjustment Board approved the minutes from its August 6, 2025 meeting and adopted recommended decisions for numerous special magistrates. It set a $175‑per‑hour compensation rate for appraiser and attorney magistrates, approved a non‑refundable petition filing fee up to $50, and scheduled the next organizational meeting for August 5, 2026. All actions were adopted unanimously.

• Approved minutes of Aug 6 2025 meeting (4-0)
• Adopted recommended decisions for listed special magistrates and authorized Forms DR485V/DR485XC (4-0)
• Authorized Chair to sign DR‑488 certifications and review DR‑529 notice (4-0)
• Accepted attorney Richard Kosan resignation and approved request for new legal services (4-0)
• Set $175/hr compensation for appraiser and attorney special magistrates and approved open‑bid process (4-0)
• Authorized advertising for magistrate positions with set rate and open‑bid process (4-0)
• Approved petition filing fee not to exceed $50 and authorized resolution for nonrefundable fee (4-0)
• Scheduled next Value Adjustment Board meeting for Aug 5 2026 at 9:00 AM (4-0)

Board of County Commissioners

The Citrus Springs Advisory Council will convene to approve the February 4, 2026 draft minutes and Period 5 financials for the Citrus Springs MSBU. The meeting will also include a review of projects by council members, including streetlights, road resurfacing, and beautification efforts.

• Approve February 4th, 2026 Draft Minutes - Citrus Springs MSBU
• Approve Period 5 Financials - Citrus Springs MSBU
• Review of streetlights by Karen Parker
• Review of road resurfacing by Vince Micklem
• Review of beautification projects by Tyler Thompson

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will hold a public hearing to correct assessment roll inaccuracies for the N. Ft Island Trail Septic to Sewer project. The body is also reviewing contracts for affordable housing planning and emergency sewage hauling.

• Public hearing to correct N. Ft Island Trail Septic to Sewer Assessment Area roll
• Agreement with Florida Housing Coalition, Inc. for a Workforce Housing Action Plan Study
• Agreement with American Pipe & Tank, Inc. for emergency sewage and sludge hauling
• Agreement with Guardian Community Resource Management, Inc. for CDBG housing rehabilitation administration
• CoreCivic contract monitoring non-performance assessment of $19,000.00 for January 2026

The Citrus County Board adopted the agenda with all add‑ons (3‑2) after rejecting a separate agenda amendment (2‑3). It approved three proclamations, the full consent agenda, and budget transfers for utilities and Inverness Airport. The board also continued the countywide burn ban, adopted the 2026 Fire Training Center fee schedule, and authorized staff to submit federal community project funding requests.

• Agenda amendment (E5/E6) defeated (2‑3)
• Agenda with all add‑ons adopted (3‑2)
• Proclamations for Newspaper Education Week, Irish American Heritage Month, Engineers Week adopted (5‑0)
• Consent agenda approved (5‑0)
• Budget transfers for utilities and Inverness Airport approved (5‑0)
• Countywide burn ban continuation adopted (5‑0)
• 2026 Fire Training Center fee schedule approved (5‑0)
• Federal community project funding requests authorized (5‑0)

Board of County Commissioners

The Special Library District Advisory Board will consider a discussion on a new book display presented by member Rhys Campbell. The meeting also includes presentations on youth services, upcoming building projects, and updates on the library’s public relations, branch operations, and community needs assessment. A director’s status report from the US Family Foundation will be reviewed.

• Book display discussion presented by Rhys Campbell
• Youth services presentation
• Updates on upcoming library building projects
• Director's report – US Family Foundation status as of 12‑31‑2025
• Community needs assessment update

Board of County Commissioners

The Planning and Development Commission will meet to consider three specific development applications. The body will review requests for a conditional use and two planned unit developments.

• CU-2025-00010: Dennis Karcher for Crystal River Eagles Aerie 4272, Inc.
• PUD-2025-00014: Paul Furman for Stillwater Estates, Inc.
• PUD-2025-00009: Edward McDonald for Homosassa 1998 ECP, LLC

Board of County Commissioners

The Citrus County Affordable Housing Advisory Committee will convene to approve minutes from the October 15, 2025 meeting, hear public comments, and consider any old or new business items. The agenda also includes setting the date for the next committee meeting on April 15, 2026.

• Approval of minutes from October 15, 2025
• Public comment period
• Discussion of old business items
• Discussion of new business items
• Scheduling of next meeting for April 15, 2026

Board of County Commissioners

The Special Magistrate Code Compliance meeting will approve the prior meeting minutes, receive a staff update on abated and continued matters, review listed old and new code‑compliance cases, and address any other business presented.

• Approve minutes from the previous meeting
• Staff update on abated and continued cases
• Review of old and new code‑compliance cases
• Other business: presentation of case details

Board of County Commissioners

The Aviation Advisory Board will discuss board bylaws and receive a presentation on L3Harris scientific testing at INF. The meeting includes status reports on major and minor infrastructure projects at CGC and INF airports.

• Review and discussion of board bylaws
• CGC Runway 9/27 Extension status report
• CGC Fuel Tank Replacement status report
• Inverness Airport Fire Station status report
• L3Harris Scientific Testing presentation at INF

Board of County Commissioners

The Beverly Hills Advisory Council will consider and vote on the draft minutes from January 14, 2026, and the Period 4 financial statements for the Beverly Hills Management Services Business Unit. Several staff members will give special reports on tree maintenance, mowing, entrances, public works, parks, and overall building upkeep. The council will also update the status of entrance signage and open the floor for new business and general discussion.

• Approve January 14, 2026 draft minutes
• Approve Period 4 financials for Beverly Hills MSBU
• Special report on trees and mowing (Eric Stawicki)
• Special report on entrances (Michael Belkin)
• Update on entrances/signs (old business)

Governing Body of the Library District of Citrus County

The Governing Body will approve minutes from the July 23, 2025 meeting, open a public comment period, and vote to nominate and appoint members to the Special Library District Advisory Board. No other substantive actions are listed.

• Approve minutes of the July 23, 2025 Special Library District meeting
• Open public comment period (3‑minute limit per individual, 5‑minute for organizations)
• Nominate and appoint members to the Special Library District Advisory Board

The Governing Body adopted its agenda and the minutes from the July 23, 2025 meeting. A motion to close nominations for the Advisory Board was adopted. The board then appointed Robert "Bob" Bramlette, Lenora Nelson, Edith Ramlow, James Pirotta, and Terry Morriston as regular members of the Special Library District Advisory Board.

• Adopted agenda (unanimous)
• Adopted minutes from July 23, 2025 meeting (unanimous)
• Motion to close nominations for Advisory Board adopted (unanimous)
• Appointed five members to Advisory Board (unanimous)

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will discuss and consider a seven-year lease for offices in the Inverness Government Center. The meeting also includes various contract renewals, budget transfers, and a decision on a property demolition in Dunnellon.

• Proposed 7-year lease for BOCC and County Attorney offices at 212 W. Main Street, Inverness
• Decision on demolition process for property at 7110 W. Riverbend Rd., Dunnellon
• Ratification of $58,991.08 emergency purchase for Library Services
• Grant approvals of $5,000 for Citrus County Fair 2026 and $80,000 for Three Sisters Springs NWF project
• Write-off of $13,658.72 in uncollectible commercial solid waste assessments

The Citrus County Board of Commissioners adopted the meeting agenda and several proclamations. It approved budget transfers, a $58,991.08 emergency library purchase, a $2,500 Corecivic contract deduction, and a $13,658.72 write‑off of commercial solid‑waste assessments. The board also approved a $5,000 marketing grant for the 2026 Citrus County Fair and an $80,000 capital‑projects grant for the Three Sisters Springs NWF improvement.

• Approved agenda (5-0)
• Adopted proclamations for National Dental Health Month and 211 Day (5-0)
• Authorized $2,500 deduction from Corecivic contract (5-0)
• Ratified Library Services emergency purchase of $58,991.08 (5-0)
• Approved budget transfers for airport, EMS, utilities, housing and road maintenance (5-0)
• Approved write‑off of $13,658.72 commercial solid‑waste assessments (5-0)
• Approved $5,000 marketing grant for Citrus County Fair (5-0)
• Approved $80,000 capital‑projects grant for Three Sisters Springs NWF (5-0)

Board of County Commissioners

The Citrus County Board of County Commissioners will review performance updates on strategic initiatives, watch presentations on an interactive growth model and a pavement‑management portal, and then establish the county’s 2026 targets for action.

• Strategic initiatives performance update with project overviews
• Presentation of the Citrus County Interactive Growth Model by Dave Farmer
• Demonstration of the Pavement Management Transparency Portal by GIS Director Cynthia Skelhorn and Technical Services staff
• Establishment of 2026 targets for action by County Administrator Steve L. Howard
• Opening remarks by Chairman Diana Finegan and County Administrator Steve L. Howard

The board held a strategic planning retreat that included presentations on an interactive growth model and a pavement management transparency portal. Commissioners discussed growth ideas and potential targets for action, but no votes, approvals, denials, or tabling of items were recorded. The meeting adjourned at 12:05 PM.

Board of County Commissioners

The Planning and Development Commission will hold public hearings to review and consider two development applications. One is CU-2025-00017 submitted by Donald McFarland. The other is CPA/AA/PUD-2025-00011 submitted by Sain Associates for HC Lecanto, LLC, after which the commission will recommend action to the Board of County Commissioners.

• Public hearing on application CU-2025-00017 – Donald McFarland
• Public hearing on application CPA/AA/PUD-2025-00011 – Sain Associates for HC Lecanto, LLC

Board of County Commissioners

The Citrus Springs Advisory Council will meet to conduct administrative business and review reports from point persons. The council is scheduled to discuss a repair quote for an old fountain pump.

• Oath of office for Joan Dias, Patrick Crippen, and Karen Parker
• Approval of January 7th, 2026, Citrus Springs MSBU meeting minutes
• Approval of Period 4 Financials for Citrus Springs MSBU
• Review of old fountain pump repair quote

Board of County Commissioners

The Historical Resources Advisory Board will meet on February 2, 2026. The board will consider updating its mission statement and revising its list of accomplishments. Other agenda items include approval of minutes, CLG status, staff updates, and public comments.

• Update mission statement
• Update list of accomplishments
• Approve minutes
• Review CLG status
• Staff updates

Value Adjustment Board

The Citrus County Value Adjustment Board will hold a special magistrate hearing at 12:00 p.m. on February 2, 2026. Special Magistrate Joseph Haynes Davis will hear Petition 164, which involves George H. Conrad. The board will consider the petition and any testimony presented.

• Special Magistrate hearing on Petition 164 – George H. Conrad

Board of County Commissioners

The Citrus County Board of County Commissioners will approve meeting minutes, adopt several budget transfers and resolutions, and set public workshops on transportation impact fees. It will also approve contract amendments for vending and mowing services, consider a development agreement for Homosassa Trails, and hold a public hearing on ordinance OA-2025-00002 for the Cardinal Interchange Management Area.

• Approve ordinance OA-2025-00002 for the Cardinal Interchange Management Area (public hearing)
• Approve budget transfers for Building Technology, Citrus Springs MSBU, Facilities Management, Supervisor of Elections, Detention Services, County Attorney, and Solid Waste Management for FY 2025‑2026
• Adopt budget resolutions amending the Emergency Medical Service budget and the RSVP grant budget for FY 2025‑2026
• Approve amendments to contracts: Atrayo Vending LLC (vending services) and Gamco Properties III, Inc. (mowing and trimming of median/curbed roadways)
• Set public workshops on Transportation Impact Fees for Feb 10, 2026 and Mar 10, 2026

The Citrus County Board adopted its agenda and approved several proclamations and the consent agenda. It released multiple special‑assessment liens, approved budget transfers and an EMS/Rsvp budget amendment, and set dates for transportation‑impact‑fee workshops and a public hearing on the N. Ft Island Trail septic assessment. The Board also approved contract amendments for Atrayo Vending and Gamco Properties, directed staff to issue an RFQ and retain legal counsel for the CR‑491 widening, accepted a development agreement for Homosassa Trails, and appointed four members to the Affordable Housing Advisory Committee.

• Adopted agenda as presented (unanimous AYES: Davis, Bays, Kinnard D.C., Finegan, Barek)
• Approved Keep America Beautiful award and employee recognitions (unanimous)
• Released special assessment liens for multiple districts (adopted)
• Approved budget transfers and EMS/Rsvp budget amendment (adopted)
• Set public workshops on transportation impact fees for Feb 10 and Mar 10, 2026 (adopted)
• Scheduled public hearing on N. Ft Island Trail septic assessment for Feb 26, 2026 (adopted)
• Directed staff to issue RFQ and retain Gray Robinson for CR‑491 widening design services (adopted)
• Appointed Kathi Anderson‑Moore, AnnMarie Briercheck, Melissa Walker, and Barbara Wheeler to the Affordable Housing Advisory Committee (adopted)

Board of County Commissioners

The Special Magistrate will hold a Code Compliance meeting on January 23, 2026. The agenda includes a call to order, pledge to flag, approval of minutes, a staff update on abated and continued matters, and a review of old and new cases. No specific actions beyond routine agenda items are indicated.

• Call to order
• Pledge to flag
• Approval of minutes
• Staff update on abated and continued code compliance items
• Review of old and new code compliance cases

Board of County Commissioners

Board of County Commissioners

Board of County Commissioners

The board will review service statistics, noting that 646 veterans and families were served through ten community outreaches in November–December. It will consider the upcoming expiration of members Arlena Newson’s and Paul Sunseri’s terms on March 31 2026. The meeting includes a discussion of proposed updates to the VSAB bylaws and information on the Veteran Court and benefit reductions.

• Nov‑Dec outreach: 646 veterans/families served, 10 community outreaches
• Terms of Arlena Newson and Paul Sunseri expire March 31, 2026
• Proposed updates to VSAB bylaws
• Veteran Court contact: Kelly Kell, phone 341‑7035, benefit reductions
• Board member and VSO updates

Board of County Commissioners

The Citrus County Planning and Development Commission will approve minutes from June 5, 2025 and September 18, 2025. Staff announcements and a county attorney ex parte communication will be presented. The commission will review several development applications, including projects for Ashley Miller, Klein and Klein, LLC, and a land development code update covering subdivisions. The meeting will conclude with member comments and adjournment.

• Approve June 5, 2025 PDC draft minutes
• Approve September 18, 2025 PDC draft minutes
• Review CU-2025-00014 application by Ashley Miller
• Review PUD-2025-00010 application by Klein and Klein, LLC for Townsley Construction
• Consider OA-2025-00004 Land Development Code Update – Subdivisions, etc.

Board of County Commissioners

The Beverly Hills Advisory Council will meet to approve previous minutes and FY26 Period 3 financial reports for the Beverly Hills MSBU. The council will also discuss spring planting and a column building.

• Approval of December 10th, 2025 Minutes - Beverly Hills MSBU
• Approval of FY26 Period 3 Financials - Beverly Hills MSBU
• Reports on trees, mowing, entrances, public works, and parks
• Discussion on spring planting
• Discussion on column building

Board of County Commissioners

The Tourist Development Council will consider two grant recommendations: a $5,000 Special Events Marketing Grant for the Citrus County Fair 2026 and a capital projects funding grant for the Three Sisters Springs NWF Improvement Project. Council members will also receive destination and financial updates before closing the meeting.

• Recommend approval of $5,000 Special Events Marketing Grant for Citrus County Fair 2026
• Recommend approval of capital projects funding grant for Three Sisters Springs NWF Capital Improvement Project
• Presentation of destination update
• Presentation of financial reports

Value Adjustment Board

Board of County Commissioners

The Board will hold an attorney/client session to review two legal actions involving the county. The cases are Cardinal Farms Group, LLC v. Citrus County (no case number, Fla. Stat. §70.51) and Right Rudder Aviation, LLC v. Citrus County (case no. 2025 CA 000535). No decisions are indicated; the session is for discussion and legal preparation.

• Attorney/client session on Cardinal Farms Group, LLC v. Citrus County (no case number, Fla. Stat. §70.51)
• Attorney/client session on Right Rudder Aviation, LLC v. Citrus County (case no. 2025 CA 000535)

Board of County Commissioners

The Aviation Advisory Board will receive an update from the County Commissioners on matters affecting the airport. The meeting will also include status reports on major and minor airport projects, a tower update, and a discussion of airport security. Public comment periods are scheduled before and after the business items.

• BOCC update on airport-related issues
• Major project status reports
• Minor project status reports
• Tower updates
• Airport security discussion

Value Adjustment Board

Board of County Commissioners

The Citrus Springs Advisory Council will approve the FY26 Period 3 financial statements and the draft minutes from the December 3, 2025 meeting. Staff will present updates on streetlights, road resurfacing, boulevard beautification, grate and fountain installation, and roadway maintenance. The meeting includes public input and general discussion.

• Approve FY26 Period 3 Financials – Citrus Springs MSBU
• Approve December 3, 2025 Draft Minutes – Citrus Springs MSBU
• Review of streetlights (presented by Tom Mize)
• Review of road resurfacing (presented by Vince Micklem)
• Review of boulevard/median beautification (presented by Tyler Thompson)

Value Adjustment Board

Board of County Commissioners

The Citrus County Board of County Commissioners will approve budget transfers for various departments and resolutions for specific projects. The board will also set a public hearing for a proposed bulk wastewater rate and authorize several contracts.

• Approve budget transfers for EMS, Utilities, and other departments
• Set public hearing for proposed CCU Bulk Wastewater Rate
• Authorize $100,291.91 for Cardinal Force Main Project
• Authorize $34,252.08 for Huber Rotamat Mechanical Bar Screen
• Authorize $75,000 settlement for Kenneth Perciful claim