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Dunnellon public meetings in 2024

59 substantive meetings from 2024, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.

Wed Dec 11, 2024

City Council

Council to authorize $25,000 sale of surplus property at 20699 Chestnut St

The council will consider several old‑business items, including authorizing the mayor to sign the Opioid Settlement Agreement (AGR2024‑28) and certifying the November 5, 2024 election results. A public hearing will address the sale of surplus property at 20699 Chestnut Street, with a proposed $25,000 offer from Practical Behavioral Solutions, and a separate disposal of surplus property at 20804 W. Pennsylvania Avenue. The meeting also includes a resolution extending enforcement of the vacation‑rental ordinance and a motion to pay $4,238.67 for unpaid invoices to Gould’s Tire and Auto.

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Wed Dec 11, 2024

CRA Board

CRA Board to discuss sale of surplus property to OpticalTel

The CRA Board will discuss recommending that the City Council accept a bid for surplus property. The board will also discuss the CRA Grant Policy.

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Wed Nov 13, 2024

City Council - Amended to add minutes and backup #1a.

Council considers school zone speed enforcement and patrol vehicle purchase

The City Council will discuss an agreement for school zone speed enforcement and a resolution to amend the personnel manual. The body is also considering a code enforcement lien foreclosure and the purchase of police vehicles.

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Wed Nov 13, 2024

City Council - Amended to add minutes and backup #1a.

City Council to consider school zone speed enforcement agreement

The City Council will discuss an agreement for school zone speed enforcement and a code enforcement lien foreclosure. The body is also considering the purchase of patrol vehicles and amendments to the personnel manual.

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Wed Nov 13, 2024

CRA Board

Dunnellon CRA Board to discuss grant policy

The CRA Board will meet to discuss the CRA Grant Policy. The meeting includes a period for public comment.

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Tue Nov 12, 2024

Joint Planning Commission/City Council Workshop

Dunnellon officials to review Comprehensive Plan

The Joint Planning Commission and City Council will hold a workshop to hear a presentation from EDA Consultants. The session focuses on a review of the city's Comprehensive Plan.

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Thu Nov 7, 2024

Police Officers & Firefighters Pension Board - Amended to add item #12

Pension Board to review FY25 budget and updated 2025 fees

The Police Officers & Firefighters Pension Board will meet to approve the FY25 proposed budget and the FY24 accounting report. The board will also review updated quarterly fee allocations effective January 1, 2025, and ratify expenses and lump-sum payments.

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Mon Nov 4, 2024

City Council Workshop - Amended items 7c and 7d added

City Council will consider purchasing police patrol vehicles

The workshop agenda includes discussion of a police vehicle purchase and a police DNA processing initiative. The council will also review a lease agreement with OpticalTel, a speed‑enforcement contract with RedSpeed Florida, LLC, and a surplus equipment bid. A resolution to amend the personnel manual is scheduled for consideration.

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Mon Oct 28, 2024

Police Officers & Firefighters Pension Board

Pension Board to review 2023 actuarial valuation and approve annual reports

The Dunnellon Police Officers & Firefighters Pension Board will meet to approve minutes, review the 2023 actuarial valuation, set the annual rate of return, and ratify expenses and lumpsum payments.

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Wed Oct 16, 2024

City Council - Amended

Dunnellon City Council to consider school speed zone ordinance

The City Council will hold a public hearing and final reading for an ordinance regarding school speed zones. The body will also consider resolutions on surplus equipment and vacation rental registration fees.

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Mon Oct 7, 2024

City Council Workshop - Amended

Dunnellon City Council to discuss impact fees and surplus property

The City Council will hold a workshop to discuss various agreements, including lease terms for Rainbow Springs Art, Inc. and Dunnellon Little League. The body will also review impact fees, vacation rental registration fees, and the disposal of surplus property.

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Mon Oct 7, 2024

Special Magistrate

Special Magistrate will issue rulings on five code enforcement cases

The Dunnellon Special Magistrate Hearing will consider five code enforcement matters. Each case involves violations such as exterior surface issues, public nuisances, unsafe conditions, and lot mowing. The magistrate will issue rulings and, for two cases, determine if the owners have complied with prior directives. No public input will be taken during the hearing.

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Tue Sep 17, 2024

Historic Preservation Board Amended

Board considers grant reimbursement and historic paint colors

The Historic Preservation Board will review a request for a $5,000 CRA grant reimbursement for roof work. The board will also consider a Certificate of Appropriateness for a building's exterior paint colors.

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Wed Sep 11, 2024

City Council - Amended

Dunnellon City Council to consider tentative FY2024-2025 budget and millage rate

The City Council will hold a public hearing and vote on the tentative 2024-2025 General Fund budget and tax millage rate. The meeting also includes discussions on alcoholic beverage ordinances and school speed zones.

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Wed Sep 11, 2024

Special CRA Board

CRA Board to consider grant reimbursement and plan amendments

The Special CRA Board will review a request for an exterior improvement grant reimbursement. The board will also review proposed amendments to the CRA Plan via Ordinance #ORD2024-09 for recommended City Council adoption.

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Tue Sep 3, 2024

City Council Workshop

City Council will consider school speed zone enforcement ordinance

The Dunnellon City Council Workshop on September 3, 2024 will review several agenda items. Items include appointing a trustee to the Fire and Police Pension Board, a waiver for alcohol at the DCBA Music Festival, and a discussion of a water‑pressure issue for the FGUA. The council will also consider three draft ordinances covering school speed‑zone enforcement, CRA plan amendments, and noise enforcement. Two draft resolutions propose a road‑rehabilitation reserve and the disposition of a surplus police vehicle.

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Tue Sep 3, 2024

Special Magistrate - CANCELLED

Dunnellon code enforcement hearing cancelled

The City of Dunnellon Special Magistrate hearing scheduled for August 13, 2024, was cancelled on August 12, 2024. The agenda included three code enforcement cases regarding property violations.

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Wed Aug 14, 2024

City Council - Amended

Dunnellon City Council to consider new parking, boating, and alcohol ordinances

The City Council will hold public hearings on ordinances regarding parking and boating fines, as well as a first reading for an ordinance on alcoholic beverages. The body is also considering budget updates and several city agreements.

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Tue Jul 16, 2024

Amended Historic Preservation Board (to add backup to item 1)

Board reviews demolition and construction requests in historic areas

The Historic Preservation Board is meeting to decide on three Certificates of Appropriateness for demolition and new construction. The board will also consider a grant recommendation for demolition costs.

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Wed Jul 10, 2024

Special City Council/CRA Budget Workshop

City Council and CRA discuss proposed FY2024-2025 budgets

The City Council and Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) will review the proposed annual budgets for the 2024-2025 fiscal year. The discussion includes the General Fund and TIFD (CRA) budget highlights and line item details.

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Wed Jul 10, 2024

City Council

Dunnellon Council considers $164,460 road project change order

The City Council will review a change order for the Granada and Palmetto Way Road Project. The agenda also includes first readings of ordinances regarding parking and boating fines. Additionally, officials will discuss Sunday alcoholic beverage sales.

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Wed Jul 10, 2024

Special CRA Board

Special CRA Board considers exterior improvement grant requests

The Special CRA Board will meet to review two applications for exterior improvement grants. The board is considering a reimbursement request and a new grant award for local property owners.

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Tue Jul 9, 2024

Planning Commission - CANCELLED

The July 9, 2024, Dunnellon Planning Commission meeting is canceled

The Planning Commission meeting scheduled for July 9, 2024, has been canceled. The commission will next meet on August 13, 2024, at 5:30 p.m.

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Tue Jul 9, 2024

Historic Preservation Board

Board reviews two CRA grants for roof repair and demolition at two Dunnellon properties

The Dunnellon Historic Preservation Board will review two Community Redevelopment Agency grant applications during its June 18 meeting. One request seeks $15,000 to reimburse a property owner for roof replacement costs at 20540 E Pennsylvania Ave. A second application asks for up to $5,000 to cover the demolition of an unsafe structure at 20611 Park Ave. The board will discuss these applications and forward recommendations to the CRA Board.

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Mon Jul 1, 2024

Amended City Council Workshop (backup to 3a)

Dunnellon City Council reviews bids for solid waste collection and disposal services

The workshop includes presentations from Waste Management and Waste Pro regarding the city's solid waste collection contract. Council will also discuss proposed changes to parking and boating fines. Additionally, staff will provide updates on police school zone projects and public works infrastructure.

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Thu Jun 13, 2024

Historic Preservation Board - CANCELLED

The December 19, 2023, Historic Preservation Board meeting is canceled.

The agenda consists only of a cancellation notice for the December 19, 2023, meeting. The board's next regularly scheduled meeting is January 16, 2024, at 5:30 p.m.

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Wed Jun 12, 2024

Special City Council/CRA Budget Workshop

Dunnellon City Council and CRA to discuss proposed FY2024-2025 budgets

The Dunnellon Special City Council and Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) will hold a budget workshop for the 2024-2025 fiscal year. The meeting focuses on reviewing proposed budgets for the General Fund and the Tax Increment Financing District (TIFD).

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Wed Jun 12, 2024

City Council - Audio Only

Dunnellon City Council to hold final reading for animal control ordinance

The council will conduct a final reading of an ordinance regarding animal control. Other items include the purchase of a new generator for the police department and a resolution for surplus weapons. The agenda also covers a city council vacancy and service contract extensions.

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Thu Jun 6, 2024

Planning Commission - CANCELLED

The March 12 Planning Commission meeting is cancelled.

The Planning Commission meeting scheduled for March 12, 2024, has been cancelled. The commission will next meet on April 9, 2024.

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Wed Jun 5, 2024

Special Magistrate

Special Magistrate to issue penalty decisions for various code violations

The Dunnellon Special Magistrate will hold a hearing to decide on penalties for several property code violations. These cases involve issues such as unsafe conditions, lot mowing, and unpermitted structures. One owner has also requested a modification of existing fines.

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Tue Jun 4, 2024

Planning Commission - CANCELLED

The June 11 Planning Commission meeting in Dunnellon is cancelled.

The City of Dunnellon Planning Commission meeting scheduled for June 11, 2024, has been cancelled. The commission will next meet on July 9, 2024, at 5:30 p.m.

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Mon Jun 3, 2024

Amended City Council Workshop (#5c. and #5d.)

Dunnellon City Council discusses police staffing, crosswalks, and city vacancies

The City Council will discuss several staff and council items including police department staffing and equipment. The agenda also includes revised plans for crosswalks on CR 484 and a discussion regarding a City Council vacancy.

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Mon Jun 3, 2024

Amended CRA Board (item #2a.)

Proposed amendments to the Dunnellon CRA Plan and grant policy review

The Dunnellon Special CRA Board will consider proposed amendments to the CRA Plan and review the CRA Grant Policy. Proposed changes include removing specific park and trail projects and adding road improvement projects.

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Thu May 16, 2024

Planning Commission - CANCELLED

The May 14, 2024, Dunnellon Planning Commission meeting is canceled.

The Planning Commission meeting scheduled for Tuesday, May 14, 2024, has been canceled. The commission will next meet on June 11, 2024, at 5:30 p.m.

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Thu May 16, 2024

Planning Commission - CANCELLED

Dunnellon Planning Commission April meeting is cancelled.

The City of Dunnellon Planning Commission has cancelled its scheduled session for April 9, 2024. This agenda contains only a cancellation notice and procedural scheduling information. No rezoning, contracts, or ordinances are being discussed. The commission will reconvene on May 14, 2024.

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Thu May 16, 2024

Historic Preservation Board - CANCELLED

The May 21 Historic Preservation Board meeting is canceled

The City of Dunnellon Historic Preservation Board meeting scheduled for May 21, 2024, has been canceled. The board's next regularly scheduled meeting is June 18, 2024.

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Thu May 16, 2024

Historic Preservation Board - CANCELLED

The April 16 Historic Preservation Board meeting is cancelled

The City of Dunnellon Historic Preservation Board meeting scheduled for April 16, 2024, has been cancelled. The board will next meet on May 21, 2024.

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Wed May 15, 2024

Amended City Council (backup added to item #5a)

Dunnellon City Council to discuss road projects and business tax increases

The City Council will consider a road project award for Granada and Palmetto Way, a new police department intrusion system, and an ordinance regarding Business Tax Receipt increases. Additional items include a budget amendment for a police department speed trailer and a second quarter general fund update.

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Wed May 15, 2024

CRA Board

CRA Board to review FY2023-2024 second quarter budget update

The Dunnellon CRA Board will discuss the FY2023-2024 second quarter TIFD budget update. Finance Officer Jan Smith is scheduled to present this update.

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Mon May 6, 2024

Amended City Council Workshop (Audio Only)

City Council discusses road projects, police equipment, and budget amendments

The City Council will discuss several items including a road project bid, police department needs, and a parking agreement amendment. The meeting includes a presentation on the FY2022-2023 annual financial audit.

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Wed Apr 10, 2024

Amended City Council (minutes and backup to item #2b)

Dunnellon City Council reviews mobile food vending and business tax ordinances

The Dunnellon City Council will review ordinances regarding mobile food vending and business tax increases. The meeting also includes discussions on road grading contracts and the sale of surplus city property.

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Wed Apr 10, 2024

CRA Board

CRA Board discusses exterior improvement grants and plan modifications

The CRA Board will consider reimbursement and award requests for exterior improvement grants. The board will also discuss amending the CRA Plan and a resolution regarding surplus property.

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Mon Apr 1, 2024

Amended City Council Workshop (added backup to item #3a)

Proposed increase to Business Tax Receipts and affordable housing discussions

The Dunnellon City Council Workshop includes discussions on increasing Business Tax Receipts and a resolution regarding city-owned property for affordable housing. The council will also review amendments to the police collective bargaining agreement and various public works projects.

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Tue Mar 26, 2024

Historic Preservation Board

Board reviews grant reimbursements and roof replacement funding

The Historic Preservation Board will consider grant reimbursement requests and new applications for roof replacements at historic properties. Staff will also discuss the abatement of unsafe structures within the Historic District.

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Wed Mar 13, 2024

CRA Board

CRA Board considers budget amendment and grant application suspension

The Dunnellon CRA Board will consider a resolution to amend the FY2023-2024 budget. The board will also consider authorizing the suspension of all CRA Grant Policy applications.

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Mon Mar 4, 2024

Amended City Council Workshop (items 3a and 3b added)

Dunnellon Council reviews business tax increases and new city ordinances

The City Council will discuss proposed increases to cemetery rates and business tax receipts. The workshop also includes reviews of new ordinances for animal control, special events, and mobile food vending. Additionally, staff will present updates on road grading and grant applications.

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Wed Feb 21, 2024

City Council

Dunnellon Council to consider grant assistance contract and personnel policy changes

The City Council will consider an agreement for boating improvement grant assistance and a resolution to amend the vehicle take-home policy. Staff may also be authorized to pursue a USDA grant for utility equipment and obtain survey quotes for South San Angelo Parkway.

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Wed Feb 21, 2024

CRA Board

CRA Board to consider exterior improvement grants and budget update

The CRA Board will review several grant applications for exterior improvements and one reimbursement request. The meeting also includes a first quarter budget update for the FY2023-2024 TIFD.

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Wed Feb 21, 2024

Historic Preservation Board - CANCELLED

The February 20, 2024, Historic Preservation Board meeting is canceled.

The Historic Preservation Board meeting scheduled for February 20, 2024, has been canceled. The board will next meet on March 19, 2024.

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Mon Feb 19, 2024

City Council Cancellation

Dunnellon City Council meeting for February 14, 2024, is cancelled

The City Council meeting scheduled for February 14, 2024, has been cancelled due to a lack of a quorum. The meeting is tentatively rescheduled for Wednesday, February 21, 2024, at 5:30 p.m.

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Mon Feb 19, 2024

CRA Board Cancellation

Dunnellon CRA Board meeting for February 14, 2024, is cancelled

The City of Dunnellon CRA Board meeting scheduled for February 14, 2024, has been cancelled due to a lack of a quorum. The meeting is tentatively rescheduled for February 21, 2024, at 5:00 p.m.

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Mon Feb 19, 2024

Special Magistrate

Code enforcement hearings for two Dunnellon properties

The Special Magistrate will hold public hearings regarding code enforcement violations. These cases involve exterior storage and building surface issues at two local addresses. No public input is permitted during these proceedings.

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Tue Feb 13, 2024

Amended Planning Commission Agenda

Site plan application for Follow That Dream RV Park on W. Hwy 40

The Planning Commission will hold a quasi-judicial hearing regarding a site plan application for Follow That Dream RV Park. The commission will also review resolutions concerning mobile food dispensing vehicles and animal control to provide recommendations to the City Council.

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Thu Feb 8, 2024

City Council Workshop

Discussion of Kimley-Horn agreement for the Dunnellon Boat Ramp Project

This City Council Workshop includes discussions on several municipal projects and administrative updates. Topics include a police department alarm system upgrade and a USDA grant application for utility equipment. The council will also review the repaving of Hale Street and Historic Preservation Board appointments.

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Tue Jan 16, 2024

Historic Preservation Board

Board considers five historic property modifications and a $10,000 roof grant

At this meeting, the Historic Preservation Board will discuss five applications for Certificates of Appropriateness covering carports, murals, metal buildings, and roof replacements at specific Dunnellon addresses. The board will also consider a $10,000 Community Redevelopment Agency grant request from the Woman's Club of Dunnellon for building repairs. Members will additionally review October meeting minutes and discuss an application to fill a vacant board seat.

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Wed Jan 10, 2024

City Council - Amended

Dunnellon City Council to fill Mayor and vacant council seats

The City Council will consider appointments for the Mayor position and another vacant council seat. The agenda also includes a public hearing on parking lot repaving and readings for several ordinances.

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Wed Jan 10, 2024

Planning Commission - CANCELLED

Dunnellon Planning Commission meeting for January 9 canceled

The Planning Commission meeting scheduled for January 9, 2024, was canceled due to inclement weather. All agenda items will be presented at the next regularly scheduled meeting on February 13, 2024.

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Wed Jan 3, 2024

Special City Council Workshop

Discussion of the East Pennsylvania Multi-Modal Project (CR 484)

The City Council will hold a workshop to discuss the East Pennsylvania Multi-Modal Project on CR 484. No final decisions are scheduled for this meeting.

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Wed Jan 3, 2024

City Council Workshop

Dunnellon Council discusses RV resort development and police security upgrades

The City Council Workshop includes discussions on a new development agreement for Follow That Dream RV Resort and a proposed police department security system upgrade. The agenda also covers FEMA reimbursement for Hurricane Idalia and ordinances regarding parking and special events.

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