Citrus County public meetings in 2023

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners approved the tentative budget and millage rates for the 2023-2024 fiscal year. The proposed tentative budget is $411,679,412, which is a 5% decrease from the previous year. A final budget hearing is scheduled for September 26, 2023.

• Accepted proposed millage rates and adjustment over rolled back rate (2-1)
• Adopted Resolution 2023-069 setting tentative millage rates for County-Wide, Library Services, Fire Taxing District, Fire Rescue/EMS MSTU, and Stormwater MSTU (2-1)
• Adopted Resolution 2023-070 setting the 2023-2024 tentative budget for County-Wide, Library Services, Fire Taxing District, Fire Rescue/EMS MSTU, and Stormwater MSTU (2-1)

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners denied a business license request for fortune telling. They approved several youth soccer agreements, a $95,000 claim settlement, and various infrastructure and health service contracts. A public hearing was scheduled for September 12, 2023, regarding the Homosassa Springs Septic Tank Phase-Out plan.

• Denied fortune telling permit/business license for Ann M. Reed
• Approved $95,000 settlement with Corey C. King (Claim #1102180)
• Approved youth athletic agreements with Citrus United Soccer League, Nature Coast Soccer Club, Inc., and Citrus FC
• Approved construction contract with Pave-Rite, Inc. for Cardinal Street Force Main Project
• Approved health services agreement with Gifted by Hands LLC for Elder Affairs
• Approved billboard sales agreement with Clear Channel Outdoor, LLC for water conservation education
• Approved budget transfers and resolutions for various departments for FY 2022-23
• Set public hearing for Sept 12, 2023, for Homosassa Springs Septic Tank Phase-Out Facility Plan

Board of County Commissioners

The Board received progress updates on 2023 strategic targets and discussed 2024 legislative priorities. No substantive votes or policy decisions were recorded during the meeting.