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Charlotte public meetings in 2025

42 substantive meetings from 2025, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.

Tue Dec 16, 2025

Charloote County Board of County Commissioners Special Meeting

County board to discuss proposed local bill and amendments

The Charlotte County Board of County Commissioners is holding a special meeting to discuss a proposed local bill, including a white paper, proposed amendments, and a strikethrough/underline version. The meeting is for discussion only; no final decisions are scheduled. The agenda includes citizen input limited to agenda items, followed by comments from the county administrator, attorney, and commissioners.

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Tue Dec 16, 2025

Charlotte County Board of County Commissioners Monthly Workshop

County board workshop to discuss e-bike ordinance and Babcock development

The Charlotte County Board of County Commissioners is holding a workshop to discuss and receive presentations on several items, including a proposed ordinance on e-bikes, an update on the Babcock development (with presentations from multiple departments and agreements), and the Jr. Commission graduation. No formal votes are scheduled; this is a discussion session.

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Tue Dec 9, 2025

Board of County Commissioners Regular and Land Use Meeting

Commissioners to approve $17.4M for fire station rebuilds

The Charlotte County Board of County Commissioners will hold a regular and land use meeting on December 9, 2025. The agenda includes consent items such as approving contracts and budget adjustments, notably for the construction of Fire Stations 6 and 17, and a helicopter rebuild for the Sheriff's Office. The meeting also includes proclamations, employee recognitions, and public input on agenda items.

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Thu Dec 4, 2025

Code Enforcement Special Magistrate Hearing

Code enforcement magistrate to hear 50+ non-compliance cases

The Charlotte County Code Enforcement Special Magistrate will hear dozens of cases involving property code violations, including 48 consent agenda items for fines and 26 new business cases. Four cases were continued to future dates. The meeting is open to the public and includes swearing in of witnesses.

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Tue Nov 25, 2025

Board of County Commissioners Regular and Land Use Meeting

County to vote on $1M East Port water plant design amendment

The Charlotte County Board of County Commissioners will hold a regular and land use meeting on November 25, 2025, to consider consent agenda items, including contracts, appointments, and land use matters. Key actions include approving a $1,014,095 amendment for engineering services at the East Port Water Reclamation Facility, awarding a $521,628.68 contract for site preparation for modular offices, and approving a $197,500 boat ramp repair. The board will also elect a chairman and vice chairman and consider several other contracts and leases.

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Wed Nov 12, 2025

Board of County Commissioners Regular Meeting

County to consider $1.15M bridge rehab contract and $542,900 EOC design amendment

The Charlotte County Board of County Commissioners will hold a regular meeting with a consent agenda that includes several notable items: awarding a $1,149,558.83 contract for bridge rehabilitations, approving a $542,900 amendment for Emergency Operations Center expansion design, and accepting a $2,434,617.40 grant for a Special Needs Safe Room. The board will also consider appointments to advisory boards and set a public hearing for December 9, 2025, on a resolution for collecting non-ad valorem assessments. The agenda is largely routine, with no major policy debates listed.

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Wed Nov 5, 2025

Code Enforcement Special Magistrate Hearing

Code enforcement magistrate to hear 80+ non-compliance cases and fines

The Charlotte County Code Enforcement Special Magistrate will hold a hearing on November 5, 2025, to address code violations across the county. The agenda includes one conflict case, 47 consent agenda items for non-compliance fines, and 32 new business cases. The magistrate will also swear in witnesses and consider agenda changes.

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Tue Oct 28, 2025

Board of County Commissioners Regular and Land Use Meeting

County to consider $3.57M Herring Park construction contract

The Charlotte County Board of County Commissioners will hold a regular and land use meeting with a consent agenda that includes several notable items. The board will consider approving a $3.57 million guaranteed maximum price for the Herring Park construction project, a $150,000 grant for a fire district boat, and a public hearing on utility rate increases. The agenda also includes routine items such as minutes approval, appointments, and various service contracts.

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Tue Oct 14, 2025

Charlotte County Board of County Commissioners Regular Meeting

Commissioners to approve $800K for high-water rescue vehicles and other contracts

The Charlotte County Board of County Commissioners will hold a regular meeting on October 14, 2025, to consider consent agenda items including contract awards, appointments, and budget adjustments. Key actions include purchasing two high-water rescue vehicles for $800,560, approving a $249,960 contract for the El Jobean Fishing Pier design, and buying two transit mini buses for $237,806.94. The agenda also includes proclamations, employee recognition, and numerous advisory board appointments.

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Wed Oct 1, 2025

Code Enforcement Special Magistrate Hearing

Code enforcement magistrate to hear 32 noncompliance fines and 20 new cases

The Charlotte County Code Enforcement Special Magistrate will hold a hearing on October 1, 2025, to address affidavits of noncompliance fines and new code enforcement cases. The consent agenda includes 32 fines totaling over $100,000 for properties with unresolved violations. The new business section lists 20 cases involving alleged violations of county codes and Florida Building Code, with possible penalties or orders.

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Thu Sep 25, 2025

Charlotte County Board of County Commissioners Final Budget Hearing

County board to adopt final millage rates and budgets for 2025-2027

The Charlotte County Board of County Commissioners will hold a final budget hearing to adopt the proposed county budget for fiscal years 2025/2026 and 2026/2027. The board will announce the total proposed net budget, hear public comments, discuss, and adopt final millage rates and budgets by resolution. This is the final step in setting the county's property tax rates and spending plan.

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Tue Sep 23, 2025

Board of County Commissioners Regular and Land Use Meeting

County to approve $2.1M behavioral health contract and $415K transit grant

The Charlotte County Board of County Commissioners will hold a regular and land use meeting on September 23, 2025, to consider a consent agenda with multiple funding agreements, contracts, and administrative items. Key actions include approving a $2,148,361 non-profit agreement with Charlotte Behavioral Health Care, a $415,518 state transit grant, and several professional service contracts. The agenda also includes proclamations, employee recognition, and committee vacancy notices.

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Tue Sep 9, 2025

Board of County Commissioners Regular and Land Use Meeting

County to consider designating U.S. 41 segment as Sergeant Elio Diaz Memorial Highway

The Charlotte County Board of County Commissioners will hold a regular and land use meeting on September 9, 2025. The agenda includes a mix of routine administrative items, appointments to advisory boards, and several resolutions, including a proposal to designate a segment of U.S. 41 as the "Sergeant Elio Diaz Memorial Highway." The board will also consider authorizing foreclosures on three properties and approving various contracts and agreements.

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Mon Sep 8, 2025

Charlotte County Board of County Commissioners First Budget Hearing

County holds first public hearing on proposed 2025-27 budget and millage rates

The Charlotte County Board of County Commissioners is holding its first public hearing to review and adopt the tentative county-wide millage rate and proposed budget for fiscal years 2025/2026 and 2026/2027. The hearing includes presentations on the budget process, millage rates, and the budget itself, followed by public comment and separate hearings to adopt MSTU, MSBU, and other special revenue fund rates and budgets. This is the first of two required public hearings; the final hearing is scheduled for September 23, 2025.

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Wed Sep 3, 2025

Code Enforcement Special Magistrate Hearing

Code enforcement hearing to address dozens of non-compliance cases and fines

The Charlotte County Code Enforcement Special Magistrate will hear cases of alleged code violations, including several conflict cases and new business items, and will vote on a consent agenda of 30 affidavits of non-compliance with fines ranging from $70 to $4,700. The meeting includes swearing in of witnesses and consideration of unfinished and old business.

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Wed Aug 6, 2025

Code Enforcement Special Magistrate Hearing

Code enforcement magistrate to hear 43 non-compliance fines and 31 new cases

The Charlotte County Code Enforcement Special Magistrate will hold a hearing on August 6, 2025, to address property code violations. The agenda includes 43 consent items for fines related to non-compliance affidavits, plus 31 new business cases. The magistrate will also hear two conflict cases, including one with a $4,520 fine. This is a routine enforcement hearing for property maintenance and building code violations.

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Fri Aug 1, 2025

Charlotte County Board of County Commissioners MSBU Public Hearing

County board to set MSBU rates for five street and drainage units

The Charlotte County Board of County Commissioners is holding a public hearing to set Municipal Services Benefit Unit (MSBU) rates for five street and drainage units: Englewood East, Gardens of Gulf Cove, Placida Area, South Gulf Cove, and South Gulf Cove Phases 2-5. The agenda includes a presentation on how tax dollars are spent. The meeting is scheduled for July 17, 2025, at Lemon Bay High School.

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Tue Jul 22, 2025

Board of County Commissioners Regular and Land Use Meeting

County to approve $2.2M loan for Placida paving, new utility rates

The Charlotte County Board of County Commissioners will hold a regular and land use meeting with a consent agenda that includes approving a $2,199,000 commercial paper loan for Placida MSBU paving, adopting new water, sewer, and reclaim rates as increased by the FPSC index for 2025, and adding three new full-time positions. The board will also consider several contracts and awards, including a $3,739,781 amendment for the Burnt Store Water Reclamation Facility and a $245,884.96 boat purchase. The meeting includes proclamations, employee recognition, and public input on agenda items.

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Wed Jul 2, 2025

Code Enforcement Special Magistrate Hearing

Magistrate reviews 28 code violation fines totaling over $70,000

The Charlotte County Code Enforcement Special Magistrate will review 28 consent agenda items involving affidavits of non-compliance and fines. The meeting also includes new business cases concerning property violations in Port Charlotte, Punta Gorda, and Englewood. The agenda lists specific addresses and fine amounts for each case, with the next meeting scheduled for August 6, 2025.

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Tue Jun 24, 2025

Board of County Commissioners Regular Meeting

County to consider $8.47M FEMA grant for special needs saferoom

The Charlotte County Board of County Commissioners will hold a regular meeting on June 24, 2025, to consider consent agenda items and regular agenda discussions. Key actions include approving a $8.47 million FEMA grant for a special needs saferoom, awarding contracts for a landfill compactor and software, and setting public hearings for truck restrictions. The board will also receive updates on the South County Regional Park pool and discuss committee assignments.

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Tue Jun 10, 2025

Board of County Commissioners Regular and Land Use Meeting

County to approve $1.62M ladder truck and other purchases, plus land use items

The Charlotte County Board of County Commissioners will hold a regular and land use meeting on June 10, 2025, covering consent agenda items, regular agenda items, and a land use consent agenda. Key actions include approving a new ladder truck for Fire Station 17, purchasing vacuum trucks and other equipment, and considering several land use approvals for residential developments. The meeting also includes proclamations, employee recognition, and public input periods.

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Tue May 27, 2025

Board of County Commissioners Regular and Land Use Meeting

County to consider MSBU rate hikes, school speed cameras, and land use approvals

The Charlotte County Board of County Commissioners will hold a regular and land use meeting on May 27, 2025, starting at 9 a.m. The agenda includes consent items, regular agenda items, public hearings, and land use decisions. Key actions include approving MSBU assessment rate increases, a school speed zone enforcement contract, and several land use approvals such as a new Publix grocery store and a 360-unit townhome development.

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Tue May 13, 2025

Board of County Commissioners Regular Meeting

County to approve $14.8M loan for road paving in Englewood and Rotonda West

The Charlotte County Board of County Commissioners will vote on a consent agenda that includes a $14.8 million loan for road paving, several construction contracts, and routine administrative items. The board will also consider a resolution to fund boater improvement projects and approve the ranking of firms for the Emergency Operations Center expansion.

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Fri Apr 25, 2025

Charlotte County Board of County Commissioners Joint meeting with Lee County

Charlotte and Lee counties to discuss water quality, Boca Grande, waste, Vincent Ave

The Charlotte County Board of County Commissioners will hold a joint meeting with the Lee County Board of County Commissioners to discuss four items: water quality, coordination efforts on Boca Grande, regional solid waste, and Vincent Avenue. The agenda includes public input periods and commissioner comments, but no formal votes are scheduled. The meeting is set for April 15, 2025, at the Charlotte Harbor Event & Conference Center.

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Wed Apr 23, 2025

Code Enforcement Special Magistrate Hearing

Code enforcement hearings for 25 property violations

The Charlotte County Code Enforcement Special Magistrate will hear 25 cases of alleged property code violations, mostly in Englewood and Port Charlotte. Each case involves citations under the Florida Building Code and International Property Maintenance Code, with potential fines for noncompliance. The meeting includes swearing in of witnesses and handling of consent affidavits for fines.

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Tue Apr 22, 2025

Board of County Commissioners Regular and Land Use Meeting

County to consider $854,250 LED lighting retrofit for two parks

The Charlotte County Board of County Commissioners will hold a regular and land use meeting on April 22, 2025, covering consent items, regular agenda discussions, a public hearing on wastewater code amendments, and land use approvals. Key actions include approving contracts for park lighting, a hurricane-damaged antenna tower, and vehicle purchases, as well as discussing funding for the Willow Phase 3 water main project and acquiring properties for the Harborview Road widening.

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Tue Apr 8, 2025

Charlotte County Board of County Commissioner Regular Meeting

Commission approves $7.5M for Sheriff's helicopter and $1.15M for fire truck

The Charlotte County Board of Commissioners is voting on a consent agenda that includes significant capital purchases and budget adjustments. Key financial actions include a $7.5 million transfer for a Sheriff's Blackhawk helicopter and a $1.15 million purchase for a new fire pumper. The board is also approving contracts for bridge rehabilitation, wastewater facility design, and landscaping, along with several advisory board appointments.

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Thu Apr 3, 2025

Code Enforcement Special Magistrate Hearing

Code enforcement magistrate to hear 29 noncompliance fines and 23 new cases

The Charlotte County Code Enforcement Special Magistrate will hold a hearing on April 3, 2025, to address property code violations. The agenda includes a consent agenda with 29 affidavits of noncompliance fines totaling over $50,000, and 23 new business cases involving alleged violations of county and building codes. The magistrate will also swear in witnesses and handle any agenda changes or unfinished business.

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Mon Mar 31, 2025

Metropolitain Planning Orgnaization

MPO to review draft 5-year transportation plan and project priorities

The Charlotte County-Punta Gorda Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) board will hold a public meeting to consider an amendment to the current Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) and review the draft FY 2025/2026–FY 2029/2030 TIP. The board will also discuss draft project priorities, an update on the 2050 Long Range Transportation Plan, and presentations on SR 776 safety improvements and emergency vehicle preemption devices. Additionally, the board will discuss the MPO Director selection process and consider consent agenda items including meeting minutes and a BPAC appointment.

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Tue Mar 25, 2025

Board of County Commissioners Regular and Land Use Meeting

County to award $1.44M Kings Highway intersection project

The Charlotte County Board of County Commissioners will hold a regular and land use meeting on March 25, 2025, to consider consent agenda items, public hearings, and regular agenda discussions. Key actions include awarding construction contracts for road repairs and intersection improvements, approving a commercial paper loan for paving, and setting public hearings on ordinances related to speed limits, parking, and emergency management. The board will also discuss wastewater ordinance changes and regional water authority agendas.

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Tue Mar 11, 2025

Board of County Commissioners Regular Meeting

County to consider $17M paving program for Rotonda West and Pioneer Trail

The Charlotte County Board of County Commissioners will vote on several contracts and agreements, including a $17 million road paving program, water utility improvements, and various administrative items. The board will also set public hearings for March 25 on proposed ordinance amendments regarding security alarm systems and business regulations. Additionally, they will receive updates on Englewood Beach and consider a resolution supporting hands-free cell phone legislation.

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Thu Mar 6, 2025

Charlotte County Board of County Commissioners Budget Process Update Meeting

County board workshop on budget process update and financial trends

The Charlotte County Board of County Commissioners is holding a workshop to discuss the budget process, including an overview of financial trends, policy review, preliminary projections, and the BCC strategic plan. This is a discussion and informational session, not a final decision-making meeting. The agenda also lists numerous future meetings, including budget hearings and workshops.

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Thu Mar 6, 2025

Charlotte County Board of County Commissioners Workshop

County board to review transportation maps and data at workshop

The Charlotte County Board of County Commissioners is holding a workshop to receive a presentation on transportation, including roadway level of service, functional classification, traffic counts, and crash heat maps. No formal decisions are scheduled; the meeting is informational. The agenda also lists upcoming meetings, including budget hearings and MSBU public hearings.

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Wed Mar 5, 2025

Code Enforcement Special Magistrate Hearing

Code enforcement magistrate to hear 42 noncompliance fines and 37 new cases

The Charlotte County Code Enforcement Special Magistrate will hold a hearing on March 5, 2025, to address code violations. The agenda includes a consent agenda with 42 affidavits of noncompliance fines totaling over $100,000, and 37 new business cases involving property code violations. The magistrate will also swear in witnesses and consider agenda changes.

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Tue Feb 25, 2025

Board of County Commissioners Regular and Land Use Meeting

County to approve $16.3M road paving program and $1.15M fire engine purchase

The Charlotte County Board of County Commissioners will hold a regular and land use meeting on February 25, 2025, to consider consent agenda items including contracts, budget adjustments, and appointments. Key decisions include awarding a $16.3 million road and bridge/MSBU paving program, purchasing dump trucks, ambulances, and a fire engine, and approving budget adjustments. The agenda also includes proclamations, employee recognition, and public input on agenda items.

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Tue Feb 18, 2025

Charlotte County Board of County Commissioners Workshop

County board workshop on 20-year capital needs and budget process

The Charlotte County Board of County Commissioners is holding a workshop focused on the 2025/26–2026/27 budget process. Presentations will cover the non-utility and utility 20-year capital needs assessments and the capital improvement policy. No votes or decisions are scheduled; this is a discussion and informational session.

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Tue Feb 11, 2025

Board of County Commissioners Regular Meeting

County to award $5.84M erosion control project, discuss Live Local

The Charlotte County Board of County Commissioners will vote on a consent agenda that includes awarding a $5.84 million erosion control project for Manasota Key and Palm Island, plus several other contracts and grants. The regular agenda includes discussion on the 2025 Federal Legislative Agenda and the Live Local Act, with direction on how the county will interpret and implement the state housing law.

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Wed Feb 5, 2025

Code Enforcement Special Magistrate Hearing

Code enforcement hearing to address 74 noncompliance fines and new cases

The Charlotte County Code Enforcement Special Magistrate will hold a hearing to address property code violations, including 74 affidavits of noncompliance with fines ranging from $70 to $21,760.82, plus several new cases. The meeting includes swearing in of witnesses, old business, and a consent agenda for routine fines.

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Tue Jan 28, 2025

Board of County Commissioners Regular and Land Use Meeting

County to consider buying 158-acre Gleneagles Terrace property for $3M

The Charlotte County Board of County Commissioners will hold a regular and land use meeting on January 28, 2025. They will consider acquiring a 158-acre property at 22400 Gleneagles Terrace, Port Charlotte for $3,000,000, discuss the Burnt Store Area Plan, and hold public hearings on land use changes including a large-scale plan amendment for TAG Lakeside. The agenda also includes several consent items such as appointments, a $1,000,000 emergency management grant, and bond reductions for developments.

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Tue Jan 21, 2025

Charlotte County Board of County Commissioners Workshop

County board workshop to hear Bachmann Tract presentation

The Charlotte County Board of County Commissioners is holding a workshop on January 21, 2025, with a single agenda item: a presentation on the Bachmann Tract. The meeting also includes routine comments from the county administrator, county attorney, and commissioners. No formal decisions are scheduled; the agenda is mostly procedural.

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Tue Jan 14, 2025

Board of County Commissioners Regular Meeting

County to vote on $6.9M Mid-County library repairs, other contracts

The Charlotte County Board of County Commissioners will consider several contracts and appointments at its regular meeting. Key items include a $6.9 million amendment for Hurricane Ian repairs to the Mid-County Regional Library, a $984,000 sole-source award for water reclamation membrane replacement, and purchases of heavy equipment. The board will also hold a public hearing on the uniform method of collecting non-ad valorem assessments and discuss a lease agreement for a state representative.

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Tue Jan 7, 2025

Board of County Commissioners Utilities Quarterly Meeting

County commissioners to hear utilities quarterly update, sewer master plan

The Charlotte County Board of County Commissioners will hold its quarterly utilities update meeting, receiving presentations on fiscal status, utility operations, projects, the sewer master plan, the West Port Water Reclamation Facility expansion, and South County utility improvements. The agenda is informational; no votes are scheduled.

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