DeSoto County, FL

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will discuss budget amendments for fiscal years 2025-2027 and a new procurement policy. The meeting includes a public hearing regarding a rezoning request for 3F Ranch and a special exception for excavation at DeSoto Sand & Fill.

• Rezone request (RZNE-0086-2026) for 3F Ranch
• Special Exception (USE-0153-2023) for Type 4 Excavation at DeSoto Sand & Fill
• Budget amendments for FY 2025/2026 and FY 2026/2027
• Contract award to D & D Mechanical Services of FL, Inc. for HVAC repair and maintenance
• Capital purchases for a dump truck, Bobcat compact track loader, flatbed diesel truck, and mulcher boom attachment

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will hold a quasi-judicial public hearing regarding a rezone request for Swisher Properties. The meeting includes a public forum specifically for this item.

• Rezone request RZNE-0087-2026 for Swisher Properties

Special Masters

The Special Masters will hear a series of code enforcement cases and lien matters. The meeting includes testimony and evidence for specific property-related cases.

• Case 26-0044: Apple Orchard Holdings LLC
• Case 26-0246: Maria Martinez Zea
• Case 26-0249: Timothy J. Ryan & Carol Ryan (Dismissal)
• Lien hearing: Tammy Jo Isenblatter & Larry Robert Isenblatter (2025-010)
• Lien reduction/release: Eloy Medina & Ana Bertha Torres (24-0221)

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will review a county-initiated Comprehensive Plan amendment and set a public hearing to vacate a right of way for Easy Mini Storage. The meeting includes decisions on budget amendments for fiscal years 2025/2026 and 2026/2027.

• Ordinance for County Initiated Comprehensive Plan Amendment Transmittal
• Resolution to set public hearing to vacate right of way for Easy Mini Storage (Gabriel Quave)
• Budget amendments for FY 2025/2026 (Clerk of Courts) and FY 2026/2027 (Environmental Services and Public Safety)
• Contract award to Raftelis Financial Consultants, Inc. for Solid Waste Revenue Sufficiency Analysis and Rate Evaluation
• Agreement for Education Services with University of South Florida Board of Trustees

Tourism Development Council

The Tourism Development Council will discuss a new applicant and review bed tax revenue updates. The body will also evaluate social media marketing reports and marketing matching grant applications.

• Review of Marketing Matching Grant applications
• Bed Tax Revenue update
• Discussion of TDC applicant Pia Crone
• Social Media Marketing update via netweave reports
• Review of AI for event calendars

Planning Commission

The DeSoto County Planning Commission meets Tuesday, October 6, 2026, at 5:30 PM to hold public hearings and act on several land-use items. These include a county-initiated comprehensive plan amendment transmittal, a special exception and Type 4 excavation request for DeSoto Sand & Fill by Southwest Land Dev., and two rezones tied to data center projects (DCIP - 3F Ranch and DCIP - Swisher Properties). The agenda also includes filing proof of publication, approval of September 1, 2026 meeting minutes, and development director comments.

• County-initiated Comprehensive Plan Amendment transmittal ordinance (26-2059)
• DeSoto Sand & Fill / Southwest Land Dev. special exception USE-0153-2023 and Type 4 excavation USE-0154-2023 (26-2058)
• DCIP - 3F Ranch rezone RZNE-0086-2026 (26-2056)
• DCIP - Swisher Properties rezone RZNE-0087-2026 (26-2057)
• Proof of publication filing (26-2065) and approval of 9-1-2026 Planning Commission and Comp Plan Workshop minutes (26-2060)

Economic Development Advisory Committee

The DeSoto County Economic Development Advisory Committee is meeting to approve prior minutes, hear a presentation from AmSkills, discuss a new applicant, and review the economic development element of the DeSoto 2050 Comprehensive Plan. The meeting also includes updates from county staff on development activities.

• Approval of July 23, 2026 meeting minutes
• AmSkills presentation by Tom Mudano
• Discussion of EDAC applicant Hope Cross
• Review of Economic Development Element for DeSoto 2050 Comprehensive Plan
• Development updates from Sondra Guffey, Misty Servia, Beth Carsten

Value Adjustment Board

The DeSoto County Value Adjustment Board is holding an organizational meeting to elect a chairperson and ratify several administrative items, including a legal services agreement with C. Collins, a $50 petition filing fee, and a resolution to opt out of electronic hearings. The board will also discuss training, rules, and the tentative meeting schedule. No property-specific appeals are on this agenda.

• Ratify Legal Services Agreement with C. Collins (item 26-2032)
• Ratify VAB petition filing fee of $50.00 (item 26-2033)
• Resolution to opt out of electronic hearings (item 26-2037)
• Discussion of VAB training and uniform policies manual
• Election of chairperson

Board of County Commissioners

The DeSoto County Board of County Commissioners will consider a consent agenda with multiple grants, contract renewals, and fee waivers, followed by regular business including bid awards and a resolution to amend the Planning and Zoning fee schedule. The meeting also includes public hearings on a land development regulation amendment for cost recovery, a special exception modification for Spanish Trails, and a rezone for New Florida Ventures.

• Resolution to waive FDEP drinking water annual fees for four public water systems
• Contract renewal for lawn maintenance with Zamora's Lawn and Landscape, LLC (Amendment #4)
• Bid awards for SHIP Program projects on Fortuna Road and Gloria Ave
• Contract award for audit services to Purvis Gray and Company, LLP
• Ordinance to amend Land Development Regulation for cost recovery (fee schedule update)

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners is holding its final budget hearing for fiscal year 2026-2027. They will receive a presentation on the proposed budget and vote on resolutions setting the final millage rates and adopting the final budget, along with the capital improvement plan. This is the final step in the county's annual budget adoption process.

• Final millage rates resolution for FY 2026-2027
• Final budget resolution for FY 2026-2027
• Capital Improvement Plan for FY 2026-2027

Special Masters

The DeSoto County Special Masters will convene to hear 13 code enforcement cases, including one lien hearing and one lien reduction/release matter. Testimony will be sworn, and decisions may be appealed, requiring a verbatim record.

• Apple Orchard Holdings LLC, case 26-0044
• Debora Sandora, case 26-0200
• Jolene Rice, case 26-0201
• Brenda P Villanueva Hernandez, lien hearing 26-0007
• Alexis Brady, lien hearing 26-0142 (7268 SW Liverpool Rd)

The Special Master found several property owners in violation of county codes regarding overgrown grass, unauthorized dumping, and permit issues. Most were ordered to correct violations within 15 to 90 days or face daily fines. Three properties were issued liens for non-compliance.

• Ordered correction of violations at 1478 SW Brannan Dr. within 15 days
• Ordered correction of violations at 7860 SW Liverpool Rd. within 15 days
• Ordered correction of violations at 2909 SE Lovejoy St. within 15 days
• Ordered correction of violations at 1895 SW Pino Cresto St. within 90 days
• Ordered correction of violations at 6091 SW Bagdad Ave. within 30 days
• Ordered correction of violations at 1880 SE Cherry Dr. within 15 days
• Ordered correction of violations at 4105 NW Coker St. within 15 days
• Issued liens for $33,016.83, $70,058.34, and $51.69 for non-compliance

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners is holding a tentative budget hearing to consider resolutions setting the 2026-2027 tentative millage rates and budget, along with special assessment rates for lighting districts, solid waste, fire protection, and emergency medical services. The agenda also includes a presentation on the tentative budget. All items are up for discussion and potential approval.

• Resolution for Golden Melody Lighting District special assessment rate 2026-2027
• Resolution for Harlem Heights Lighting District special assessment rate 2026-2027
• Resolution for Kings Crossing Lighting District special assessment rate 2026-2027
• Resolution for Lake Suzy Lighting District special assessment rate 2026-2027
• Resolution for Solid Waste Disposal (Landfill) Benefit Unit special assessment rate 2026-2027

Board of County Commissioners

The DeSoto County Board of County Commissioners will consider consent agenda items including a revised department director employment agreement, a capital asset policy revision, the mosquito control budget, and an amended building department fee schedule. Regular business includes a request for direction on the Fort Ogden Railroad Crossing, a road expansion agreement for County Road 769, and a property and casualty insurance renewal for fiscal year 2026/2027. The board will also hear a presentation from UF/IFAS Extension and approve accounts payable warrants.

• Resolution to amend and restate Building Department Fee Schedule
• County Road 769 Phase 1 Road Expansion agreement (project 440342-2)
• Property & Casualty Insurance Agreement Amendment #1 and policy renewal for FY 2026/2027
• 2026/2027 Annual Certified Budget for Mosquito Control
• Revised Department Director Employment Agreement

Planning Commission

The DeSoto County Planning Commission is meeting to consider several action items, including a county-initiated land development regulation amendment on cost recovery, a special exception modification for the Spanish Trails (Chastain Pit) excavation hours, and a rezone application from New Florida Ventures Corp. The meeting also includes approval of prior meeting minutes and a proof of publication.

• Ordinance: Land Development Regulation amendment on cost recovery (26-1983)
• Resolution: Spanish Trails Farming & Land Company (Chastain Pit) special exception modification for hours of operation (USE-0243-2026)
• Ordinance: New Florida Ventures Corp. rezone (RZNE-0076-2025)
• Proof of publication (26-1981) and meeting minutes (26-1982)

Planning Commission

The DeSoto County Planning Commission is holding a workshop to discuss the DeSoto County 2050 Comprehensive Plan Update (item 26-1979). The agenda includes a presentation on draft amendment concepts by element, with no formal decisions or public hearings scheduled. This is a discussion-only workshop to review proposed plan changes.

• DeSoto County 2050 Comprehensive Plan Update (item 26-1979)
• Presentation: 'Comp Plan Amends Wksph Overview'
• Draft Amendment Concepts by Element (attachment)

Board of County Commissioners

The DeSoto County Board of County Commissioners is meeting for a workshop session focused solely on the county's Comprehensive Plan. No votes or decisions are listed on the agenda, which consists of a presentation and discussion. The meeting is procedural in nature, with no specific action items detailed.

• Comprehensive Plan Workshop presentation and discussion

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners is meeting to handle routine consent items, including budget amendments and interlocal agreements, followed by a public hearing on a proposed PUD rezone for Heritage Lakes and a temporary use request. The board will also consider appointing a planning commission alternate and consenting to annex county-owned property into Arcadia.

• Rezone to PUD for Millrose Properties FL LLC (Heritage Lakes), RZNE-0065-2025
• Temporary use request by Kimworth Estates LLC, USE-0241-2026
• Consent to voluntary annexation of county-owned Roan parcel into City of Arcadia
• Appointment of one alternate Planning Commission member (Nathan Headrick)
• Mosquito control arthropod control budget amendment for 2025/2026

Board of County Commissioners

The DeSoto County Board of County Commissioners is meeting for Budget Workshop IV, the fourth in a series of sessions to discuss the 2026-2027 budget. The agenda includes a PowerPoint presentation on the budget, with no other substantive items listed. This is a working session focused on budget deliberations.

• Budget Workshop IV for fiscal year 2026-2027
• PowerPoint presentation on the 2026-2027 budget (item 26-1977)

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners is meeting for Budget Workshop III to discuss the 2026-2027 budget. The agenda includes a PowerPoint presentation on the proposed budget. No decisions are listed on the agenda; it is a discussion session.

• Discussion of the 2026-2027 Budget
• PowerPoint presentation on the 2026-2027 Budget

Board of County Commissioners

The DeSoto County Board of County Commissioners will consider several key items, including a resolution adopting the county's vulnerability assessment, a state financial assistance agreement for the jail project, a guaranteed maximum price addendum for a fire training tower, and a cooperative agreement for road improvements. The board will also review a budget amendment for fiscal year 2025/2026 and a noise ordinance consulting contract.

• Resolution adopting the DeSoto County Vulnerability Assessment
• State Financial Assistance Agreement for the DeSoto County Jail Project
• Guaranteed Maximum Price addendum with SEMCO Construction for the Fire Training Tower Project
• Cooperative agreement with TIPS-Faciliserv for Turner Center bleacher inspection and maintenance
• Resolution and agreement with FDOT for SE Airport Road Improvements

Tourism Development Council

The DeSoto County Tourism Development Council will review a bed tax revenue update, marketing grant revisions, and a presentation from Twin Creeks Adventure Ranch. The group will also discuss changing its future meeting schedule.

• Bed tax revenue update (26-1927)
• Marketing Matching Grant revisions (26-1930)
• Twin Creeks Adventure Ranch presentation (26-1929)
• Discussion to change future TDC meeting schedule (26-1931)
• Minutes approval for June 9, 2026 meeting (26-1926)

The Council approved several revisions to the marketing matching grant policy and renewed an advertisement in the Visit Florida 2027 Vacation Guide. Members also reviewed bed tax revenue and heard a presentation regarding the planned opening of Twin Creeks Adventure Ranch.

• Approved June 9, 2026 meeting minutes
• Approved renewal of Visit Florida 2027 Vacation Guide advertisement
• Increased marketing grant award amount to $5,000
• Expanded grant eligibility to all organizations eligible by statute
• Extended event final status report deadline from 90 to 180 days

Planning Commission

The DeSoto County Planning Commission will meet on August 4, 2026, to review a quasi-judicial public hearing for a rezoning request from Millrose Properties FL LLC for the Heritage Lakes project. The agenda includes procedural items such as proof of publication and meeting minutes, but the most consequential item is the rezoning decision.

• Rezone Heritage Lakes to PUD (RZNE-0065-2025) for Millrose Properties FL LLC

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will review a proposed moratorium on data centers and a budget amendment for fiscal year 2025/2026. The meeting includes public hearings on land development regulations and several rezoning and site plan requests.

• Ordinance for a Data Center Moratorium
• Supplemental Agreement with SCS Engineers for Landfill Expansion Zones 6 and 7
• Resolution to temporarily suspend truck traffic restrictions on Turner Avenue for livestock transport
• Budget Amendment for Fiscal Year 2025/2026 including Landfill Construction and Sheriff funds
• Rezone request (RZNE-0081-2026) for Vitali Ostrikov

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will discuss the 2025-2026 budget. The meeting includes a PowerPoint presentation regarding the 2026-2027 budget (26-1919).

• Discussion of the 2025-2026 Budget
• Power Point Presentation on the 2026-2027 budget 26-1919

Special Masters

The Special Masters will conduct hearings for various code enforcement cases. The meeting includes a continued case for Apple Orchard Holdings LLC, lien hearings, and requests for lien reductions or releases.

• Continued case for Apple Orchard Holdings LLC (SM CE 26-0044)
• Lien hearings for Bardomiano Alejo Jr. & Patrica Estrada, Lisa M. Barone, Randy Rafael Rodriguez, and John R. & Nancy L. Herrmann
• Lien reduction and release requests for Stone Truck, LLC
• Lien release request for Halina Brett regarding 1548 SE Apple Dr

The DeSoto County Special Master heard code enforcement cases, ordering corrections and fines for two properties, continuing one case, and withdrawing several others. The Special Master also recommended lien reductions or releases for five properties to the Board of County Commissioners.

• Continued Apple Orchard Holdings LLC case (SM CE 26-0044)
• Found violations proven for Willie Luther Jr. Estate, ordered correction within 20 days, cease and desist for 2 years, fine up to $250/day, case costs $28.08
• Found violations proven for Demetria & Jose Antonio Tic (CE-26-0167), ordered correction within 10 days, cease and desist for 2 years, fine up to $250/day, case costs $25.23
• Found violations proven for Demetria & Jose Antonio Tic (CE-26-0168), ordered correction within 10 days, cease and desist for 2 years, fine up to $250/day, case costs $25.23
• Withdrew Chadrick Hastings case (CE-26-0181)
• Withdrew lien hearing cases for Bardomiano Alejo Jr. & Patrica Estrada, Lisa M. Barone, Randy Rafael Rodriguez, and John R. & Nancy L. Herrmann
• Recommended lien reduction to $9,304.79 for Stone Truck, LLC (two cases)
• Recommended lien waiver for Eric Bautista upon payment of $20.94 court costs; recommended lien release for Halina Brett

Economic Development Advisory Committee

The Economic Development Advisory Committee will meet to discuss the Economic Development element of the DeSoto 2050 Comprehensive Plan. The meeting also includes updates on general development and Florida Department of Transportation projects.

• Discussion of Economic Development element for DeSoto 2050 Comprehensive Plan
• Development Update provided by Sondra Guffey, Misty Servia, and Beth Carsten
• Florida Department of Transportation Projects Update

The DeSoto County Economic Development Advisory Committee approved the minutes of its May 28, 2026 meeting and received staff updates on business inquiries, expansions, and infrastructure projects. Members discussed adding an economic development element to the DeSoto 2050 Comprehensive Plan and asked staff to circulate materials for input within 30 days; no motion was made or voted on. The committee also heard FDOT project updates and public comments, then adjourned. No substantive decisions beyond minutes approval were recorded.

• Approved May 28, 2026 meeting minutes (all approved)
• No motion recorded on adding an economic development element to the DeSoto 2050 Comprehensive Plan; staff directed to circulate materials for member input within 30 days
• No motion recorded on FDOT projects; staff asked to send project manager contacts to members
• No motion recorded on inviting AMskills representatives to present at next meeting
• Adjourned at 9:19 a.m. (all approved)

Public Safety Coordinating Council

The Public Safety Coordinating Council will meet to review minutes from July 17, 2025. The body will discuss several court-related programs and facilities.

• Work Offender/Probation Program
• Probation & Drug Court Van
• Court Secure Parking
• Teen Court

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will review preliminary rate resolutions for fire protection and emergency medical services. The meeting includes several contract awards for IT services and road striping, as well as a budget amendment for multiple funds.

• Preliminary Rate Resolution for Fire Protection
• Preliminary Rate Resolution for Emergency Medical Services (EMS)
• Contract award to McShea Contracting, LLC for FY 2025/26 Annual Road Striping
• Agreement award to Computers at Work, Incorporated dba vTECH io for Managed I.T. Services
• Amendment to Utility Fee Schedule B regarding transported liquid waste regulations

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners is meeting for Budget Workshop I. The session consists of a discussion and PowerPoint presentation regarding the 2026-2027 Budget.

• Discussion of the 2026-2027 Budget
• Power Point Presentation on the 2026-2027 Budget 26-1892

Insurance Committee

The Insurance Committee will discuss medical, dental, vision, and life insurance issues. The meeting includes a presentation on a plan renewal proposal and a review of open enrollment for the wellness program.

• Plan Renewal Proposal presentation
• Wellness Program open enrollment
• Discussion of medical, dental, vision, and life insurance issues

The committee approved the May 21, 2026, meeting minutes. Members reviewed medical and dental claims reports and discussed the transition to the HRally benefits platform. No other formal votes were taken.

• Approved May 21, 2026 meeting minutes (unanimous)

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will discuss a temporary moratorium on data centers and vote on dissolving and establishing community development districts. The meeting includes several rezoning requests and budget amendments for the 2025/2026 fiscal year.

• Temporary moratorium on data centers
• Ordinance to dissolve Oak Stone East Community Development District
• Ordinance to establish Oak Stone Community Development District
• Rezoning requests for Maria's Rentals (RZNE-0046-2023) and RD Welch (RZNE0080-2026)
• Amendment to the Building Department Fee Schedule

Special Masters

The Special Masters will conduct hearings for several individual code enforcement cases. The body will also address a lien hearing and a request for lien reduction or release.

• Case 26-0037: Jacobo Guerrero Olguin & Fortunata Guerrero
• Case 26-0085: Brent A. Garrod & Tina L. Garrod
• Case 26-0030: David A. & Colleen B. Schlosser
• Lien hearing for Brevard Avenue Enterprises LLC (23-0895)
• Lien reduction/release for Angel M. Morales Estate (2017-021 & 16-0715)

The Special Master found multiple property owners in violation of county codes regarding permits, dumping, and vegetation. Most cases resulted in cease-and-desist orders and daily fines. One lien was established for a certificate of occupancy violation, and one lien reduction was recommended.

• Ordered Jacobo & Fortunata Guerrero to pay $47.16 in costs and cease and desist for 2 years
• Ordered Brent & Tina Garrod to correct violations in 15 days and pay $27.03 in costs
• Ordered David & Colleen Schlosser to correct vegetation in 15 days and pay $26.13 in costs
• Ordered Richard E. Dendinger Estate to correct violations in 15 days and pay $40.02 in costs
• Ordered Jessie & Christine Wells to correct violations in 15 days and pay $24.93 in costs
• Ordered Alexis Brady to correct violations in 15 days and pay $25.83 in costs
• Ordered Rhondalee Allegretto & Robert Doughty to correct violations in 15 days and pay $55.17 in costs
• Established $12,795.51 lien against Brevard Avenue Enterprises LLC for occupancy violations

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners is meeting for Comprehensive Plan Workshop 26-1845. The session is dedicated to this specific workshop presentation.

• Comprehensive Plan Workshop 26-1845