Dade City public meetings in 2025

Special Meeting of the City Commission for Audit Firm Selection

The City Commission will consider a recommendation to hire Carr, Riggs, and Ingram for financial auditing services. The selection follows a review of proposals from two firms for the fiscal years ending September 30, 2024, and 2025.

• Selection of audit firm for RFP No. 2605-FIN
• Recommendation to approve Carr, Riggs, and Ingram (ranked 1st by Audit Committee)
• Purvis Gray ranked 2nd by Audit Committee
• Audit scope includes 12 funds and entities such as the Community Redevelopment Agency

RAC

The Redevelopment Advisory Committee is discussing the formalization of the Downtown Wayfinding Signage Program. This program aims to improve business visibility and the pedestrian experience in the downtown core through a cohesive blade sign system.

• Proposed $75 non-refundable implementation fee for participating businesses
• Estimated unit cost of $5,500, reduced to approximately $4,700 via business fees
• Proposed $25 replacement fee for name changes or relocations
• Planned first multi-bladed post at the northwest corner of Meridian Avenue and 7th Street
• Approval of minutes from the November 20, 2025 meeting

Community Redevelopment

The Dade City Community Redevelopment Agency met on December 9, 2025. The board approved the minutes from the November 10 meeting, approved updates to the CRA Grant Program, and approved the Annual Performance Measures and Standards Report for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2025. No other items were considered.

• Approval of November 10, 2025 CRA meeting minutes
• Approval of CRA Grant Program updates
• Approval of Annual Performance Measures and Standards Report for FY ending 9/30/2025

City Commission

The Dade City Commission will consider three ordinances to annex approximately 79.38 acres of land on the north side of County Road 52, change the land use designation to medium density residential, and rezone the property to residential general district. The body will also discuss amending land development regulations for recovery residences and revising city code appraisal requirements for land acquisitions over $500,000.

• Ordinance 2025-16: Annexation of Hidden Hills (79.38 acres)
• Ordinance 2025-17: Comprehensive Plan Amendment to MDR designation
• Ordinance 2025-18: Zoning Amendment to Residential General (RG-1)
• Ordinance 2025-21: Procedures for Certified Recovery Residences
• Ordinance 2025-23: Appraisal requirements for land acquisition over $500,000

Planning Board

The Planning Board will consider a small‑scale comprehensive plan amendment (Ordinance 2025‑20) and a zoning amendment (also Ordinance 2025‑20) for approximately 0.79 acres at the southwest corner of Meridian Avenue and 14th Street, changing the designation from Residential Office (R/O) to Low‑Density Residential (LDR). The board will also discuss Senate Bill 954, creating certified recovery residences (Ordinance 2025‑21), and a Land Development Regulations amendment (Ordinance 2025‑22). All items are legislative proposals to be reviewed at this meeting.

• Meridian Ave small‑scale comprehensive plan amendment – ≈0.79 acres, R/O → LDR (Ordinance 2025‑20)
• Meridian Ave zoning amendment – ≈0.79 acres, R/O → LDR (Ordinance 2025‑20)
• Senate Bill 954 – certified recovery residences ordinance (Ordinance 2025‑21)
• Land Development Regulations amendment (Ordinance 2025‑22)

Special City Commission

The City Commission will consider approving the agreement with Florida Hospital (AdventHealth Dade City) to convey parcels of land for the Morningside Drive Extension from Fort King Road to US Highway 301. The commission will also review Agreement 2025-45, a contract with Ryman Construction for a new building and planning building. Public comments and routine procedural items will also be addressed.

• Approval of Florida Hospital Morningside Drive Agreement (land conveyance for road extension)
• Approval of Agreement 2025-45 contract with Ryman Construction for new building and planning building

RAC

The Redevelopment Advisory Committee will discuss and formalize a recommendation to the CRA Board for a downtown wayfinding signage program. Staff presented a hybrid design that features the Dade City logo, city name, and individual business plates, with a proposed nominal participation fee of $75 per business. The committee will also approve minutes from the September 17, 2025 meeting and receive an update on the acquisition of a Pocket Park.

• Approve minutes from the September 17, 2025 RAC meeting
• Discuss Downtown Wayfinding Signage Design, including hybrid design and $75 fee per business
• Update on acquisition of Pocket Park
• Public comments (limited to three minutes per speaker)
• Member comments and any additional business

Special Magistrate Hearing

The Special Magistrate will conduct a hearing regarding a specific case. The body will also review and approve minutes from the August 27, 2025, meeting.

• Public hearing for Case # 2328 at 37825 Martin Luther King Boulevard

CANCELED Special Magistrate Hearing

The City of Dade City’s Special Magistrate Hearing set for November 12, 2025 at City Hall was canceled. Consequently, no agenda items—including approval of the August 27, 2025 minutes or the public hearing on Case #2328 at 37825 Martin Luther King Boulevard—were addressed.

Community Redevelopment

The Community Redevelopment Agency board will review the existing grant programs and consider adopting RAC recommendations to amend the application process, including a possible DIY provision. The proposed changes would raise the residential paint grant to an "up to" amount of $2,500 and set a four‑month completion window. The board will also appoint two new Redevelopment Advisory Committee members and reappoint two existing members.

• Amend CRA grant application process to allow homeowner DIY work
• Increase residential paint grant amount to up to $2,500
• Set residential grant completion period to 4 months
• Appointment of Steve Van Gordon to the Redevelopment Advisory Committee
• Reappointment of Ava Larkin and Patrick Simon to the Redevelopment Advisory Committee

City Commission

The Dade City Commission will receive the Fiscal Year 2023 audit report and consider proposed zoning updates consistent with the comprehensive plan. The meeting will also include a public hearing on proposed ordinances.

• Receive FY2023 audit report
• Proposed zoning updates consistent with comprehensive plan
• Public hearing on proposed ordinances
• Resolution 2025-32 amending 2024-2025 budget
• Verizon cell tower agreement for Kumquat Festival 2026

Planning Board

The Dade City Planning Board will discuss several items, including the appointment of a new board member, a fence variance for a corner lot, and three Hidden Hills proposals. The Hidden Hills proposals consist of an annexation petition (Ordinance 2025-16), a large‑scale comprehensive plan amendment (Ordinance 2025-17), and a zoning amendment (Ordinance 2025-18), each covering approximately ±79.38 acres. The board will decide whether to recommend these actions to the City Commission.

• New Planning Board Member – Heather Kline
• Keliner Variance – 4' and 6' privacy fence on a corner lot
• Hidden Hills Annexation Petition (Ordinance 2025-16) – approx ±79.38 acres
• Hidden Hills Large Scale Comprehensive Plan Amendment (Ordinance 2025-17) – approx ±79.38 acres north of County Road 52
• Hidden Hills Zoning Amendment (Ordinance 2025-18) – approx ±79.38 acres north of State Road 52

City Commission

The commission will receive the Fiscal Year 2023 audit report and ratify the Police Pension Board appointment. It will approve several consent‑agenda items, including an Amphitheater agreement, a contract with Ryman Construction, a Vactor truck purchase, and a safety‑camera purchase. The meeting also includes public hearings on a large‑scale comprehensive plan amendment and a zoning amendment for approximately 68.67 acres on the south side of St Joe Road at West Hill Estates.

• Comprehensive Plan Amendment – West Hill Estates: change from Residential (Res‑3) to Low Density Residential (LDR) for ~68.67 acres south of St Joe Road
• Zoning Amendment – West Hill Estates: change from Residential 1 (R1) to Single Family Residential 1 (RS‑1) for ~68.67 acres south of St Joe Road
• Amphitheater Agreement – Borregard Amphitheater with exhibits
• Agreement 2025‑45 – Contract with Ryman Construction for a new building and planning building
• Purchase of Vactor Truck

CANCELED Special Magistrate Hearing

The Special Magistrate hearing scheduled for October 23, 2025 was canceled. No decisions or discussions will take place at this meeting. The agenda listed items such as minutes approval, swearing of witnesses, and a public hearing for case #2328, but none will be acted upon.

• Public hearing for Case #2328 – 37825 Martin Luther King Boulevard
• Approval of Special Magistrate minutes from August 27, 2025
• Swearing of all persons testifying or speaking before the Special Magistrate
• Opening comments by Special Magistrate Erica Aguello
• Adjournment (planned)

Community Redevelopment

The Community Redevelopment Agency Board will approve Agreement 2025-46 to buy approximately 18,219 square feet of land at 14033 8th Street for $120,000. The board will also adopt the 2025‑2026 CRA budget, approve an interlocal agreement with the City, and fill vacancies on the Redevelopment Advisory Committee with two new members and one reappointment. Public comments are limited to three minutes in person and not taken virtually.

• Agreement 2025-46: purchase of ~18,219 sq ft at 14033 8th St for $120,000
• CRA Budget 2025‑02 adoption for FY 2025‑2026, $800,000 allocated for land acquisitions, $680,000 remaining after this purchase
• Interlocal Agreement 2025‑01 (with City agreement 2025‑38) approval
• Appointment of two new Redevelopment Advisory Committee members to fill vacancies
• Reappointment of a RAC member representing a Dade City resident and a downtown merchant

City Commission

The City Commission will hold public hearings regarding a 68.67-acre property on the south side of St Joe Road. The body will discuss changing the land use to Low Density Residential and the zoning to Single Family Residential 1.

• Ordinance 2025-13 and 2025-14: Comprehensive Plan and Zoning amendments for West Hill Estates (±68.67 acres)
• Ordinance 2025-12: Amendments to the Historic Preservation Advisory Body code
• Agreement 2025-47: Gulf American Construction for Community Park Pavilions
• Agreement 2025-40: City Manager contract for Ms. vanErven
• Resolution 2025-31: Acceptable Use of City Vehicles policy

Historic Board

The Historic Preservation Advisory Board will review a denial letter regarding the Dade City Cemetery's historic designation. The board is also scheduled to discuss its own bylaws and the 2026 meeting schedule.

• Dade City Cemetery Historic Designation denial letter
• Historic Preservation Board Bylaws (Resolution 2025-18)
• 2026 Proposed Schedule
• Historic Plaque Program

Planning Board

The Dade City Planning Board will vote on a large‑scale comprehensive plan amendment (Ordinance 2025-13) that would rezone about 68.67 acres on the south side of St Joe Road from Pasco County Residential (RES‑3) to Dade City Low‑Density Residential (LDR). The board will also consider a zoning amendment (Ordinance 2025-14) changing the same parcel from Residential 1 (R1) to Single‑Family Residential 1 (RS‑1). Additional items include the appointment of new board member Bob Larkin and a small‑scale comprehensive plan amendment for First Baptist Church on Meridian Avenue.

• Appointment of new Planning Board member Bob Larkin
• Large‑scale Comprehensive Plan Amendment – West Hill Estates (Ordinance 2025-13) – change from RES‑3 to LDR for ~68.67 acres south of St Joe Road
• Zoning Amendment – West Hill Estates (Ordinance 2025-14) – change from R1 to RS‑1 for the same ~68.67‑acre parcel
• Small‑scale Comprehensive Plan Amendment – First Baptist Church (Ordinance 2025-08) – change from LDR to Residential Office (RO) for ~2.66 acres south of Meridian Avenue

City Commission

The City Commission will hold public hearings to adopt the final budget and tax rates for fiscal year 2025-2026. The body will also discuss residential water and sewer capacity and a city manager employment agreement.

• Resolution 2025-30: Final budget of $62,604,192 for Fiscal Year 2025-2026
• Resolution 2025-29: Final millage rate of $6.6208 for fiscal year 2025-2026
• Agreement 2025-39: Pasco County contract for Commercial Driver's License Training
• Ordinance 2025-12: Amendments to the Historic Preservation Advisory Body code
• Resolution 2025-12: Adoption of Employee Tuition Assistance policy

RAC

The Redevelopment Advisory Committee will discuss and recommend modifications to the Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) grant programs. Proposals include raising the residential paint grant to $2,500 for single‑story homes and $5,000 for two‑story homes, dropping the bid requirement for residential paint applications, and reducing business applications to two bids. Staff will also present new tri‑fold marketing brochures for the Commercial Facade and Residential Paint programs.

• Increase residential paint grant to $2,500 (single‑story) and $5,000 (two‑story)
• Eliminate bid submission requirement for residential paint grants
• Reduce business grant bid requirement from three bids to two bids
• Introduce new marketing brochures for Commercial Facade and Residential Paint programs
• Review and recommend CRA grant program changes to the CRA Board

Community Redevelopment

The Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) Board will consider adopting its FY 2025‑2026 budget. The budget, outlined in Resolution 2025‑02, totals $1,281,612 in appropriations and revenue estimates. The board will also review Interlocal Agreement 2025‑01/City Agreement 2025‑38, which proposes transferring $192,000 of increment revenues back to the City for FY 2025‑26. Additional items include approval of the August 12 meeting minutes, a presentation of the FY 2023 audit report, and discussion of the CRA District Priority Project List 2025‑2027.

• Adopt CRA Resolution 2025‑02 establishing FY 2025‑26 budget of $1,281,612
• Approve Interlocal Agreement 2025‑01/City Agreement 2025‑38 to transfer $192,000 for FY 2025‑26
• Approve draft CRA meeting minutes from August 12, 2025
• Accept presentation of the CRA FY 2022‑2023 audit report
• Discuss CRA District Priority Project List for 2025‑2027

City Commission

The Dade City City Commission will consider several public‑hearing resolutions, including the tentative levy of ad valorem taxes and the tentative budget for fiscal year 2025‑2026. It will also act on non‑ad valorem stormwater parcel assessment and multiple street‑lighting assessment resolutions. Additional items include the annexation of Marlu Lane and the adoption of the Pasco County Comprehensive Emergency Management Plan.

• Resolution 2025-25 – Tentative levy of ad valorem taxes for FY 2025‑2026
• Resolution 2025-26 – Tentative budget for FY 2025‑2026
• Resolution 2025-19 – Non‑ad valorem stormwater parcel assessment
• Resolution 2025-20 – Lynan Estates street‑lighting assessment rate
• Ordinance 2025-05 – Annexation of approximately 0.60 acres (Marlu Lane) into city limits

Budget Workshop

The City Commission will meet for a workshop to receive a budget overview. This session is for presentation and discussion rather than formal voting.

• Budget Overview presentation

Budget Workshop

The Dade City City Commission will meet on August 29, 2025 for a budget workshop. The agenda includes an Enterprise Fleet presentation and a Budget Overview. Public comments are limited to three minutes per speaker and are not accepted virtually. The meeting will be in person with a virtual watch‑only option via Zoom.

• Enterprise Fleet Presentation
• Budget Overview presentation
• Public comments limited to three minutes per speaker
• Virtual attendance allowed in watch/listen mode only (Zoom ID 875 3443 7523)
• Meeting procedures: in‑person commission session

Special Magistrate Hearing

The Special Magistrate hearing approved the April 23, 2025 minutes and held public hearings on two code‑violation cases. The magistrate found the property at 37824 Martin Luther King Boulevard in violation of Section 62‑61 for trash and debris and gave VR Strategies 14 days to clear it. A motion to continue the related case at the same address was granted, with a new hearing set for May 21, 2025 at 10 am.

• Approval of Special Magistrate Hearing minutes from April 23, 2025
• Case #2275 – violation of Section 62‑61 (trash/debris) at 37824 Martin Luther King Blvd; order to clear debris within 14 days
• Case #2194 – motion to continue hearing; reconvened May 21, 2025 at 10 am
• Public hearing for Case #2328 at 37825 Martin Luther King Blvd
• Public hearing for Case #2201 at 36041 Elli Way

City Commission

The Dade City City Commission will consider several consent agenda items, including the purchase of police vehicles, subdivider agreements for Summit View II and Summit View 2A, and the designation of an oak tree at the courthouse for the historic registry. The meeting also includes a public hearing on annexation, a small‑scale comprehensive plan amendment, and a zoning amendment for Marlu Lane, as well as similar amendments for First Baptist Church. Additionally, a resolution to update the Historic Preservation Advisory Board bylaws will be adopted.

• Purchase of Police Vehicles (Agenda Item E.5)
• Summit View II – Subdivider Agreement (Agenda Item E.2)
• Summit View 2A – Subdivider Agreement (Agenda Item E.3)
• Designation of Oak Tree at Dade City Courthouse for Historic Registry (Agenda Item E.4)
• Marlu Lane – Annexation Petition (Ordinance No. 2025-05) covering approx. ±0.60 acres

Historic Board

The Historic Preservation Advisory Board will meet to discuss bylaw amendments, including term limits for the chair, and a proposed historic plaque program for Church Street properties.

• Bylaw update to remove term limits for board chair
• Historic plaque program for Church Street properties
• Cemetery National Register application update
• Historic Designation for Oak Tree
• Public comments on agenda items

RAC

The Redevelopment Advisory Committee will meet to approve minutes from the July 17 meeting and discuss grant programs, including residential paint, building exterior, and paving grants. The meeting will be held in person at the Commission Chambers.

• Approval of RAC Meeting Minutes - July 17, 2025
• CRA Grant Programs Update (Residential Paint, Building Exterior, Paving)
• Next meeting scheduled for September 18, 2025

Budget Workshop

The Dade City City Commission will hold a budget workshop on August 21, 2025. Commissioners will review personnel requests, capital improvement projects, and vehicle and equipment requests. The meeting will be in person with a virtual watch‑only option and includes a public comment period limited to three minutes per speaker. No decisions are indicated; the agenda items are for review and discussion.

• Review of personnel requests
• Review of capital improvement projects
• Review of vehicle and equipment requests

City Manager Interview City Commission

The City Commission will interview the candidate for City Manager, Marieke vanErven, at 4:00 PM. The interview is listed under New Business and no other decisions are scheduled for this meeting.

• City Manager candidate interview – Marieke vanErven, 4:00 PM

Community Redevelopment

The Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) Board will formally accept the FY 2023 audit report. The board will also review the proposed CRA District Priority Project List for 2025‑2027 and consider the draft FY 25‑26 budget for the agency. These actions provide direction to staff on financial oversight, project priorities, and upcoming funding.

• Accept FY 2023 audit report for the CRA
• Review CRA District Priority Project List 2025‑2027
• Review draft FY 25‑26 budget for the CRA
• Approve draft CRA meeting minutes from July 8, 2025

City Commission

The City Commission will consider several consent agenda items, including an amendment to Agreement 2024-24 with Traffic Control Products, a resolution revising historic preservation advisory board bylaws, and approval of additional accounting services. In new business, the Commission will award the bid for the new Building and Community and Economic Development Department facility to Ryman Construction and direct the City Manager and City Attorney to formalize a design‑build contract. Public hearings on proposed ordinances and other unfinished business will also be addressed.

• Amendment One to Agreement 2024-24 with Traffic Control Products (price $43,377.92, funded $55,000 from Penny for Pasco LGIS Fund)
• Resolution 2025-18 adopting revised bylaws for the Historic Preservation Advisory Board
• Approval of additional accounting services contract proposals (Sumter Financial Service, Baker Tilly)
• Bid award for new Building and Community and Economic Development Facility to Ryman Construction with design‑build contract directive
• Acceptance of Vulnerability Grant (RF Grant Work Plan) for city vulnerability assessment

CANCELED City Manager Interview City Commission

The regular City Commission meeting scheduled for August 11, 2025, was postponed until further notice. No new meeting date has been set, and a notice and agenda will be published when a date is determined. Consequently, the planned City Manager candidate interview will not take place at this time. The meeting will be in person only, with no virtual or Zoom option.

• Meeting postponed until further notice (A. MEETING PROCEDURES).
• City Manager candidate interview canceled (C.1).
• No virtual/Zoom options for the meeting (meeting will be in person).
• Public comments limited to three minutes and must be in person.

City Manager Interviews City Commission

The Dade City City Commission will hold in‑person interviews with three City Manager candidates on August 7, 2025. Ken Griffin is scheduled at 4:00 PM, Marieke vanErven at 5:00 PM, and Taylor Brown at 6:00 PM. The meeting will be open to the public in person, with virtual attendance limited to watch‑only and no virtual public comments.

• City Manager Candidate Interview – Ken Griffin (4:00 PM)
• City Manager Candidate Interview – Marieke vanErven (5:00 PM)
• City Manager Candidate Interview – Taylor Brown (6:00 PM)

Planning Board

The Dade City Planning Board will consider ordinances to rezone approximately 2.66 acres on the south side of Meridian Avenue from Residential Single Family 2 (RS-2) to Residential Institutional Office (RIO) and amend the Future Land Use Map to Residential Office (RO). The board will also consider annexing approximately 0.60 acres on Marlu Lane and amending the comprehensive plan for a property on the east side of Fort King Road.

• Ordinance 2025-08: Small Scale Comprehensive Plan Amendment for First Baptist Church (Meridian Avenue)
• Ordinance 2025-09: Zoning Amendment for First Baptist Church (RS-2 to RIO)
• Ordinance 2025-05: Annexation Petition for Marlu Lane
• Ordinance 2025-06: Small Scale Comprehensive Plan Amendment for Marlu Lane (Fort King Road)
• Ordinance 2025-07: Zoning Amendment for Marlu Lane (R3 to RIO)

City Manager Interviews City Commission

The Dade City Commission will conduct in‑person interviews with candidates for the City Manager position. Interviews are scheduled from 1:00 PM to 5:00 PM with five candidates. The meeting also includes standard procedural items, public comment, and commissioner business, but no decisions are listed.

• City Manager vacancy interviews – Taylor Brown (1:00 PM), Anthony Schembri (2:00 PM), Ken Griffin (3:00 PM), Marieke vanErven (4:00 PM), Jeff Shoobridge (5:00 PM)
• Meeting conducted in person; no virtual/Zoom options; live broadcast from City Hall
• Public comments limited to three minutes per speaker

Budget Workshop

The City Commission is meeting for a workshop to receive a budget overview and presentation. This session is focused on reviewing financial planning for the city.

• Budget Overview and Presentation

City Commission

The Dade City City Commission will review a consent agenda that includes budget workshop minutes, utility cost adjustments for the US‑98 Bypass, and purchases of a utilities service body vehicle and Angel Armor vests. New business items include the surplus disposition of Parcel ID 27‑24‑21‑0400‑39900‑0010 with a notice to sell the 8th Street and Pineapple Avenue property, a preliminary plan for the Highland Trails Phase II subdivision, and setting dates for tentative millage‑rate and budget hearings. The commission will also consider several preliminary non‑ad valorem assessments for stormwater and street‑lighting services.

• Surplus/Disposition of Parcel ID 27‑24‑21‑0400‑39900‑0010 – Notice to Sell for 8th Street and Pineapple Avenue
• Highland Trails Phase II Subdivision Preliminary Plan (preliminary plan, rezoning ordinance, HOA documents, CDD creation, permits)
• Setting date for tentative millage‑rate and budget hearings
• Purchase of Utilities Service Body Vehicle
• Approve purchase of Angel Armor vests

RAC

The Redevelopment Advisory Committee approved the 2024/2025 budget and moved forward with seeking bid proposals for Phase II of the Downtown Alleyway project. The board also discussed the 2025/2026 Downtown Visioning budget and presented a design for temporary directional signs on 7th Street. A street‑naming ceremony for Michael Penix was noted for June 28 at 5th and MLK.

• Approval of the 2024/2025 budget
• Motion carried to seek bid proposals for Phase II of the Downtown Alleyway project
• Presentation of temporary directional signs design for 7th Street
• Discussion of the 2025/2026 Downtown Visioning budget and projects
• Street naming for Michael Penix scheduled for June 28 at 5th and MLK

Historic Board

The Historic Preservation Advisory Board will discuss proposed amendments to its bylaws. It will consider a National Register of Historic Places application for a local cemetery, including a draft NPS Form 10‑900. The board will also review a historic plaque program application and a related cost quote.

• Proposed amendments to Historic Board bylaws (Agenda pages 12‑19)
• Cemetery National Register application – draft NPS Form 10‑900 (Agenda pages 20‑37)
• Historic Plaque Program – application and quote for plaques (Agenda pages 38‑42)

Budget Workshop

The City Commission will hold a workshop to review updates on water, wastewater, and capital improvement projects. The body will also hold a discussion regarding capital budget items.

• Infrastructure Engineering Group update on Water, Wastewater, and Capital Improvement Projects
• Discussion on Capital Budget Items

Community Redevelopment

The Dade City Community Redevelopment Agency board will meet to approve draft minutes from the previous meeting and consider a mid-year budget adjustment. The agenda also includes a discussion regarding the next phase of downtown alleyway improvements.

• Approval of draft CRA minutes from June 10, 2025
• Consideration of FY 24-25 Mid-Year Budget Adjustment
• Discussion on Downtown Alleyways – Phase 2

City Commission

The Dade City Commission will vote on Ordinance 2025‑03, which would prohibit smoking and vaping in city parks. It will also act on several consent‑agenda items, including subdivider agreements for Highland Trails Phase I and Hilltop Point Phase 2/3, a parks‑camera contract with AGE Integrated Solutions, and the adoption of a new city seal. New business includes the final conceptual design for the 7th Street streetscape and the selection of city‑manager interview candidates.

• Ordinance 2025‑03: Tobacco‑free Florida – bans smoking/vaping in city parks
• Ordinance 2025‑04: City Seal – creates official seal for Dade City
• Highland Trails Phase I Subdivider Agreement
• Hilltop Point Phase 2/3 Subdivider Agreement
• Agreement 2025‑20: Parks cameras with AGE Integrated Solutions

Planning Board

The Dade City Planning Board will discuss a conditional use permit and site plan for Marybeth Mercantile at 36847 County Road 52, a variance request to allow a 7‑foot fence at 37547 Church Avenue, and a Good Neighbors Development Ordinance proposal presented by Board Member McKeen‑Chaff. The meeting also continues discussion of the Highland Trails Phase II preliminary plan and reviews the Phase 1 final plat for the Highland Trails development.

• Conditional Use Permit and Site Plan Approval – Marybeth Mercantile, 36847 County Road 52
• Variance request – 37547 Church Avenue, to permit a 7‑foot tall fence
• Good Neighbors Development Ordinance – proposal by Board Member McKeen‑Chaff
• Highland Trails Phase II Preliminary Plan – continued discussion from June 4 meeting
• Highland Trails Phase 1 Final Plat – review of unit count and infrastructure details

City Commission

The Dade City City Commission will vote on Ordinance 2025-04 to formally adopt an official municipal seal. Commissioners will also consider appointing a new Planning Board member after a resignation, select the 2025 Florida League of Cities voting delegate, and discuss a potential budget calendar. Additional agenda items include swearing in two new officers and public comment periods.

• Ordinance 2025-04: adoption of the official City Seal
• Appointment of a Planning Board member to replace Jere C. Ferguson II
• Selection of the 2025 Florida League of Cities voting delegate
• Discussion of a potential budget calendar
• Swearing in of new officers Lorenzo Moreno and Russell Pennell

RAC - 19 Jun 2025 - CANCELLED

The Redevelopment Advisory Committee meeting scheduled for June 19, 2025, was cancelled due to a City Holiday. No business was conducted.

Visioning Workshop

The City Commission will hold a visioning workshop to discuss the budget for Fiscal Year 2025-2026. This meeting is for discussion purposes regarding the city's financial vision.

• Commission Discussion Regarding Vision for Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Budget

City Commission

The City Commission will hold a public hearing to decide on a zoning amendment for a property south of River Road. The body will also consider the sale of a surplus parcel and approve several equipment and infrastructure purchases.

• Ordinance 2024-07: Proposed zoning change for approximately 142 acres south of River Road from Agricultural (AC) to Residential Single Family 1 (RS-1)
• Disposition of surplus Parcel ID 10-25-21-00000-014 with an offer from Prosper LPZ
• ACL Paving quote for Dixie & Cochran Street
• Purchase of two bypass pumps for the WWTF
• Purchase of a Utilities Service Body Vehicle (F250)

Community Redevelopment

The Community Redevelopment Agency Board is meeting to discuss a mid-year budget adjustment and downtown alleyway improvements. The board will consider Resolution 2025-01 to increase land acquisition funds for a specific parking lot purchase.

• Resolution 2025-01: Transfer $200,000 from reserve funds to increase land acquisition budget to $400,000
• Proposed purchase of parking lot bounded by 7th Street, Robinson Ave, 6th Street, and Madill Ave
• Discussion on Phase 2 improvements for downtown alleyways
• Approval of draft minutes from the 05-13-2025 meeting

Special Meeting - RAC

The Redevelopment Advisory Committee will discuss potential improvements for two additional downtown alleys to be converted into pedestrian-only access points. The committee is asked to provide direction on design elements to improve downtown walkability.

• Proposed pedestrian conversion of Madill Avenue alley connecting 7th Street to the city-owned parking lot
• Proposed pedestrian conversion of the eastern portion of Madill Avenue connecting 7th Street to 6th Street and the County parking lot
• Proposed installation of a new crosswalk across 7th Street
• Proposed design elements including archways, string lights, benches, planters, and restoration of historic brick paving

Planning Board

The Planning Board is scheduled to consider the final plat for Phase 1 and the preliminary plat for Phase 2 of the Highland Trails development. The board will also select a Chair and Vice Chair at its July 2 meeting.

• Highland Trails - Final Plat - Phase 1
• Highland Trails - Preliminary Plat - Phase 2

City Commission

The Dade City Commission will consider a proposed ordinance to ban smoking and vaping in city parks and adopt amendments to the Comprehensive Plan. The body will also discuss a proposed purchase of a parking lot and approve agreements related to wastewater infrastructure and PFAS settlement payments.

• Ordinance 2025-03: Proposed ban on smoking/vaping in city parks
• Ordinance 2024-09: Comprehensive Plan amendments (2nd reading)
• Agreement 2025-21: PFAS settlement payment
• Agreement 2022-43: WWTP First Amendment
• Consideration of Parking Lot Acquisition

RAC

The Redevelopment Advisory Committee will consider a recommendation on Phase 2 improvements to downtown alleys, including converting two alleys on Madill Avenue to pedestrian‑only access and adding a crosswalk at 7th Street. Staff proposes using the same historic brick paver and arch design as the recently approved Phase 1 alley between Olio’s Italian Restaurant and the ANPM building. Funding is not required at this discussion stage; a cost estimate will be prepared if the committee directs the project forward.

• Discussion of Phase 2 alley improvements in downtown Dade City
• Proposed conversion of the south‑end Del Carmen alley (Madill Ave) to pedestrian use
• Proposed conversion of the eastern Madill Ave alley connecting 7th and 6th Streets
• Recommendation to use historic brick pavers, arches, benches, planters, and lighting similar to Phase 1
• Funding not needed now; cost estimate to follow pending committee direction

Community Redevelopment

The Community Redevelopment Authority (CRA) Board will approve the draft minutes from the April 8 meeting. The board will introduce the new CRA Director, Catherine Ralston. Staff will update the alleyway design, including selected bricks, benches, trash cans, and flowerpots, and will consider a lighting plan from Tampa Electric Company (TECO) that adds historic-style streetlights and poles. The lighting cost would be funded through the CRA Utility Fund with no upfront expense.

• Approval of draft CRA minutes from the April 8, 2025 meeting
• Introduction of new CRA Director Catherine Ralston
• Selection and approval of brick, benches, trash cans, and flowerpots for the alleyway
• TECO lighting proposal: two historic-style streetlights and additional poles, costing $255.13/month for six fixtures and $148.99/month for two archways on a 20‑year lease
• Funding for the lighting to be provided annually from the CRA Utility Fund with no upfront cost

City Commission

The City Commission will hold a public hearing for a second reading of a zoning amendment for the Evans Property Inc. The body will also consider a contract amendment for the Infrastructure Engineering Group and various proclamations.

• Second reading of rezoning 142 acres on South of River Road from Pasco County Agricultural District (AC) to Residential Single Family 1 (RS-1)
• Amendment 1 to Agreement 2022-43 with Infrastructure Engineering Group
• Resolution of Grief 2025-11 for Superintendent Emeritus Mitchell Davis, Jr.
• Stormwater Stewardship Proclamation
• National Public Works Week and National Hospital Week Proclamations

Planning Board

The Dade City Planning Board will approve the April 2025 meeting minutes and then discuss two new business items: a staff‑prepared VAR2025-07 report on a 6‑foot privacy fence for a corner lot, and the final plat for the St Joe II project, including a zoning amendment and related agreements. The meeting will be held in person with a virtual “watch/listen” option, and public comments in the chamber are limited to three minutes.

• VAR2025-07 – 6' Privacy Fence on a Corner Lot (staff report)
• St Joe II – Final Plat (staff report) with attachments A‑F covering plat, zoning amendment, development agreement, order, bond estimate, and construction plans
• Approval of April 2025 Planning Board minutes
• Public comments limited to three minutes per person in the chamber
• Virtual attendance allowed in watch/listen mode only; no virtual public comments

City Manager Interviews

The City Commission is holding a workshop to conduct interviews for the City Manager position. The meeting includes scheduled interviews with two individuals.

• Interview with John Manning
• Interview with Jeff Shoobridge

Historic Board

The Historic Preservation Advisory Board will discuss several items, including a fence at 37547 Church Street, a resolution reviewing cemetery rules, the National Register application for the city cemetery, and the Historic Dade City website. The board will also consider any public comments and old business such as Jo Larkin's resignation. Decisions or recommendations on these matters will be recorded at the April 24 meeting.

• 37547 Church Street fence (agenda item F.1)
• Resolution No. 2025-02 Cemetery Rules and Regulations Review (agenda item F.2)
• Cemetery National Register Application (agenda item F.3)
• Historic Dade City website review (agenda item F.4)
• Jo Larkin resignation (old business item E.1)

Special Magistrate Hearing

The Special Magistrate will conduct public hearings for two specific cases. The meeting also includes the approval of minutes from the January 24, 2024, hearing.

• Public Hearing: Case # 2275- 37824 Martin Luther King Boulevard
• Public Hearing: Case # 2194 - 37825 Martin Luther King Boulevard
• Approval of January 24, 2024 Special Magistrate minutes

City Commission

The Dade City Commission will consider approving the final plat for the Summit View Phase 1B Part 2 subdivision and review agreements for a city hall generator and a finance director. The meeting also includes the proclamation of Arbor Day.

• Summit View Phase 1B Part 2 - Subdivision Final Plat
• Agreement 2025-17 - City Hall Generator
• Agreement 2025-18 - Finance Director Contract
• Dade City Garden Club - Arbor Day Proclamation
• DRAFT City Commission Meeting Minutes 04-08-2025

RAC

The Redevelopment Advisory Committee will discuss the TECO Lighting for Alleyway Project. The committee is asked to recommend approval of two historic‑style streetlights and additional light poles at each alley entrance. The lighting cost is estimated at $42.52 per fixture ($255.13 per month for six fixtures) and $74.50 per archway ($148.99 per month for two archways), to be funded annually through the CRA Utility Fund. No upfront cost is required.

• Recommendation to approve TECO decorative lighting for alleyway
• Installation of two historic‑style streetlights and additional poles
• Cost estimate: $42.52 each fixture ($255.13/month for six) and $74.50 each archway ($148.99/month for two)
• Funding to be provided yearly via the CRA Utility Fund
• Virtual attendance limited to watch/listen mode; no public comments online

City Manager Finalist Selection Workshop

The City Commission will hold a workshop to review the semi‑finalist candidates for the City Manager position, as presented by the executive search firm. Commissioners will discuss each candidate's qualifications and the ideal candidate profile. The meeting will determine the next steps toward selecting final candidates for appointment.

• Review of semi‑finalist candidates for City Manager (Fred Ventresco, Jeff Shoobridge, John Manning, Scott Moye, Kimberly Meek, Melvin Corredor)
• Discussion of the ideal City Manager candidate profile and qualifications
• Presentation of candidate resumes and background information
• Consideration of next steps for selecting final candidates
• Public comment limited to three minutes per person

City Commission

The Dade City Commission will adopt the consent agenda, including draft minutes, a city manager search workshop, and the award of the 2025-16 Street Paving Contract. New business includes appointing a member to the Police Pension Board and awarding bids for an amphitheater design‑build project and a generator for City Hall. The meeting also features public hearings on proposed ordinances.

• Bid Award and Agreement 2025-16 – Street Paving Contract (ACL Paving)
• Bid Award – Amphitheater Design Build (Borregard Construction)
• Bid Award and Agreement 2025-17 – City Hall Generator (A&G)
• Appointment to Police Pension Board
• Public hearing on proposed ordinances

Community Redevelopment

The Community Redevelopment Authority (CRA) Board will introduce its new Community and Economic Development Director, Catherine Ralston. Staff will provide a brief update on an alleyway project. Board members will note pending Senate Bill 1242 and House Bill 991 that could abolish CRAs and discuss involving the Merchants' Association.

• Introduction of CRA Director Catherine Ralston
• Brief alleyway update from staff
• Mention of Senate Bill 1242 and House Bill 991 proposing to abolish CRAs
• Chairman Black suggests involving the Merchants' Association on CRA issues
• Member Cosentino presents a visual concept for the alley between Olio

Joint Workshop with Planning Board

The Dade City Commission and Planning Board will hold a joint workshop to review comments from reviewing agencies on the Comprehensive Plan update and outline revisions to the Land Development Regulations.

• Review of agency comments on Comprehensive Plan update
• Discussion on revisions to Land Development Regulations
• Focus on Planned Developments (PDs), zoning districts, and FLU categories
• Planning for a second workshop and public hearing on the Comprehensive Plan update

Special Meeting of the Planning Board

The Planning Board will review the Summit View Phase 1B Part 2 Subdivision Final Plat submitted by the developer at 13350 Happy Hill Road. Staff recommends approval of the final plat, which complies with the City’s Land Development Regulations and the previously approved preliminary plan. The Board will also consider related documents including the subdivider agreement, maintenance bond details, title report, and construction plan revisions.

• Review and approval of Summit View Phase 1B Part 2 Subdivision Final Plat
• Consideration of the Subdivider Agreement draft (Attachment I)
• Review of maintenance bond details (Attachment H)
• Examination of the title report (Attachment G)
• Review of construction plan revisions, including an 8‑foot wide trail and sidewalks

Planning Board

The Planning Board will meet to consider a final plat for Summit View 1B Part 2. Additionally, the City Attorney will provide training to board members on legal and procedural requirements.

• Summit View 1B Part 2 - Final Plat
• Training on Quasi Judicial Hearings, Sunshine Law, and Public Records by City Attorney Patrick Brackins

RAC

The Redevelopment Advisory Committee will approve minutes from the prior meeting, hear public comments, and then move to new business. New business includes a review of the Alleyway Project and a review of ideas for upcoming projects. The meeting also includes old business, city administration items, member comments, and an adjournment.

• Review Alleyway Project and previous decisions (D.1)
• Review ideas for upcoming projects (D.2)
• Approval of minutes (B)
• Public comments (C)
• Member comments (G)

Community Redevelopment

The CRA Board will approve two sets of draft minutes from February 11, 2025 and December 10, 2024. It will then consider the draft Annual Community Redevelopment Area Report for fiscal year 2023‑2024, which details project counts, expenditures, and affordable‑housing funding. No other business or consent items are on the agenda.

• Approval of Draft CRA Minutes 02-11-2025
• Approval of Draft CRA Minutes 12-10-2024
• Review of Draft Annual Community Redevelopment Area Report (FY 2023‑2024)
• No items on the consent agenda
• No new business beyond the annual report

City Commission

The Dade City Commission will meet to consider a proposed ordinance to rezone approximately 142 acres of land from agricultural to residential single-family zoning. The meeting will also include proclamations honoring Vietnam War veterans and Irish American history.

• Evans Property Inc. Zoning Amendment (142 acres, South of River Road)
• Vietnam War Veterans Day Proclamation
• Irish American History Month Proclamation
• Agreement 2025-12 for Morningside Drive appraisal & acquisition services
• Agreement 2025-13 for purchase of Carl Graves real property estate

City Manager Semi-Finalists Workshop

The City Commission will hold a workshop to review the February 2025 City Manager candidate review and to discuss and select the semi‑finalists for the next interview round. The agenda includes a presentation of the recruitment process, candidate scores, and next steps. Public comment will be limited to three minutes for in‑person attendees. No other contracts, budgets, or ordinances are on the agenda.

• Discussion and selection of semi‑finalists for City Manager interviews (Item C.1)
• Presentation of the City Manager initial candidate review from February 2025
• Review of the recruitment process, ideal candidate profile, and scoring rubric
• Public comments limited to three minutes for in‑person participants
• Meeting procedures for virtual attendance (watch/listen only, no virtual comments)

Planning Board

The Planning Board will meet to swear in new members and appoint a Vice Chair. The board is deciding on several variance requests for 6-foot privacy fences on corner lots, including a request for 13541 Southern Magnolia Drive.

• Swearing in of new members Vickie Levings and Johnathan McKeen-Chaff
• Appointment of Vice Chair
• Gonzalez Variance: 6' privacy fence on a corner lot
• VAR2025-02: 6' privacy fence on a corner lot
• Marrero, Castillo, Feliciano, and Hilbert variance requests for 6' privacy fences

City Commission

The Dade City Commission will consider several items, including the adoption of Ordinance 2025-02 establishing Florida WaterStar certification requirements for new construction. Commissioners will hold a public hearing on the Summit View 1B Phase 2 Preliminary Plan, which includes a denial and options for review. The meeting also includes routine consent agenda items such as extending Agreement 2022‑03 with CPH Consulting, approving the Agreement 2025‑11 EOC Upgrade/Refresh, and a request for a utility relocation agreement with FDOT.

• Ordinance 2025-02: Florida WaterStar Certification requirements for new construction
• Public hearing on Summit View 1B Phase 2 Preliminary Plan (denial and review options)
• Consent agenda: First Extension of Agreement 2022-03 with CPH Consulting, LLC
• Consent agenda: Agreement 2025-11 EOC Upgrade/Refresh with Sharp Business Systems
• Consent agenda: Dade City request for UWHCA with FDOT for utility relocations

RAC

The Redevelopment Advisory Committee will meet to discuss new and old business. The primary agenda item is a review of an alleyway project.

• Review of Alleyway Project
• Welcome of new member Ava Larkin

Community Redevelopment

The Community Redevelopment Authority (CRA) Board will meet in person with a virtual watch‑only option. The agenda includes approval of the draft minutes from the January 14, 2025 and December 10, 2024 meetings. No other business items are listed, and public comments are limited to three minutes per speaker.

• Approve CRA Draft Minutes 01/14/2025
• Approve CRA Draft Minutes 12/10/2024
• Public comment limited to three minutes per speaker
• Virtual attendance allowed in watch/listen mode only
• No USB devices accepted for presentations

City Commission

The Dade City City Commission will adopt Resolution 2025‑06, approving the City’s Water Conservation Plan. Commissioners will also consider resolutions urging a state public‑records exemption for election and code‑enforcement staff and adopting the city’s core values. The agenda includes a purchase of a Bartow F550 4×4 crane truck for the Utilities Department and approval of increased costs for the US 98 Bypass utility construction. Public hearings will be held on a new Florida WaterStar certification ordinance for new construction and on an ordinance to amend solid‑waste collection fees.

• Resolution 2025‑06 – adoption of the City of Dade City Water Conservation Plan
• Resolution 2025‑08 – request for a Florida public‑records exemption for municipal election and code‑enforcement employees
• Purchase of a Bartow F550 4×4 RC crane truck for the Utilities Department
• Approval of increased costs for US 98 Bypass utility construction
• Ordinance 2025‑02 – Florida WaterStar certification requirements for new construction

Historic Board

The Historic Preservation Advisory Board will meet in person with a virtual watch‑only option. New board members will be introduced, and the board will discuss several items including a Cemetery National Register Application and Resolution No. 2025-02 Cemetery Rules and Regulations, the Pasco County Historic Building Inventory, the Historic Dade City website, a letter to properties on the historic register, and a tribute to William Dayton.

• Review Cemetery National Register Application and Resolution No. 2025-02 Cemetery Rules and Regulations
• Discuss Pasco County Historic Building Inventory
• Review Historic Dade City website
• Consider letter to properties on the historic register
• William Dayton tribute

City Commission

The Dade City City Commission will vote on several items, including adopting Resolution 2025-01 for the Water Asset Management Plan, amending park rules with Resolution 2025-07, and approving an agreement with Plan Active Studios for a land development review update. Public hearings will be held on a solid‑waste fee ordinance (Ordinance 2025-01) and on land‑development regulation changes (Ordinance 2024-05). The commission will also appoint two new planning‑board members and consider a resolution directing excess building‑service‑fund money toward a new building‑department facility.

• Approve Resolution 2025-01 adopting the Dade City Water Asset Management Plan
• Approve Resolution 2025-07 amending park rules and authorizing signage costs
• Approve Agreement 2025-04 with Plan Active Studios for a land‑development‑review update
• Public hearing on Ordinance 2025-01 to amend solid‑waste collection fee schedule
• Public hearing on Ordinance 2024-05 to amend land‑development regulations (Article 3 & 5)

Community Redevelopment

The Dade City Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) Board will consider filling a vacancy on the Redevelopment Advisory Committee (RAC). The appointment would serve the remainder of the unexpired term, ending March 31, 2025. No funding is required for this action. The meeting also includes routine items such as public comments, approval of minutes, and the consent agenda.

• Appointment of RAC member to fill vacancy (term ends March 31, 2025)
• Approval of minutes from the previous meeting
• Consideration of any items removed from the consent agenda
• Public comments (three‑minute limit per speaker)
• Standard procedural items (meeting procedures, roll call, adjournment)

City Commission

The Dade City Commission will meet to approve consent agenda items, including agreements for software and utility work, and to hear proposed ordinances on zoning changes and land development regulations.

• Ordinance 2024-07: Rezoning 142 acres to RS-2 district
• Ordinance 2024-05: Amending residential zoning standards
• Agreement 2025-01: PBA MOU amending holiday pay
• Agreement 2025-02: Use of Watson Field by Fantasmas Baseball
• Resolution 2025-02: Renaming Wilson Street to Eunice Penix Street

Planning Board

The Dade City Planning Board will meet to review two variance requests for privacy fences and preliminary plans for two residential developments. The board will also approve the minutes from the previous meeting.

• Review of Gonzalez Variance for 6' privacy fence on a corner lot
• Review of VAR2025-02 for 6' privacy fence on a corner lot
• Review of Highland Trails Phase II preliminary plan
• Approval of December 4, 2024 Planning Board minutes
• Public comments will be limited to three minutes in person