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Groveland public meetings in 2025

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

Thu Dec 18, 2025

City Council

City Council workshop to discuss website, survey, city hall and community plans

The Groveland City Council will hold a workshop on Dec 18, 2025 to gather public input and discuss several topics. Items include feedback on a new website design and a community survey, plans for a future City Hall and a proposed doctor’s office, and proposals for a community gala, community huddles, council office space, and city manager goals. The council may also address clarification on the Ethics Committee if time allows.

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✓ Decided: Council workshop discussed website redesign but made no formal decisions

The Groveland City Council held a workshop on Dec. 18, 2025 to review a proposed website redesign presented by Deputy Director of Innovation & Technology Mark Perry. Council members asked questions about design, mobile access, ADA compliance, beta testing, and timeline, which was noted as February for go‑live. No votes, approvals, denials, or formal actions were recorded in the minutes.

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Mon Dec 15, 2025

City Council

City Council Workshop to review Strategic Plan recommendations

The City Council will hold a workshop to receive a three-year review and recommendations regarding the city's Strategic Plan. The presentation will be delivered by the Strategic Plan Committee.

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✓ Decided: Council workshop presented strategic plan review; no decisions made

The City Council held a workshop on Dec. 15, 2025 to review the three‑year update of the 2022 Strategic Plan. The Strategic Plan Committee presented its findings and recommendations, and council members asked questions and offered comments. No formal actions, approvals, or votes were taken during the workshop.

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Mon Dec 15, 2025

City Council

Groveland City Council to consider annexations and industrial rezonings

The City Council will review several second-reading ordinances regarding land use and zoning changes. Key items include the annexation of Gadson Street and rezoning requests for industrial and residential uses.

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✓ Decided: Council approved the consent agenda, including a $300,000 loan amendment

The Groveland City Council approved the consent agenda with all members voting aye. Council members concurred to remove Ordinance 2025-11, Ordinance 2025-12, and Resolution 2025-37 from the agenda. The October 6, 2025 meeting minutes were amended to exclude attachment 2, also passing with unanimous approval.

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Tue Dec 9, 2025

Recreation Advisory Committee (RAC)

Groveland Recreation Advisory Committee to review FY25-26 Capital Improvement Plan

The Recreation Advisory Committee will meet to discuss the 2025/2026 calendar of events and athletic program updates. The body will also review the Capital Improvement Plan for fiscal year 2025-2026 and receive a report on the Elese Tomlin Community Center.

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Thu Dec 4, 2025

Planning and Zoning (P&Z)

Board to consider annexation and rezoning for Brighthill Phase 2

The Planning & Zoning Board will review recommendations for the annexation of 147.47 acres for Brighthill Phase 2. The board is also considering a comprehensive plan amendment and rezoning for the property, which may include up to 2,975 units.

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Mon Dec 1, 2025

City Council

City Council Workshop to discuss SR 50 and South Lake Trail projects

The City Council will hold a workshop to discuss two infrastructure projects. The session focuses on road realignment and trail expansion.

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✓ Decided: City Council held a workshop to receive updates on SR‑50 realignment and trail projects

The council heard presentations from FDOT officials about two funded projects—a State Road 50 realignment and a South Lake Trail Phase 3B extension. No motions, approvals, or votes were taken; the workshop served only to inform council and the public and to note upcoming budget updates and a February public information session. Council members discussed a homeowner’s concern about potential property loss, but no decision was made.

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Mon Dec 1, 2025

City Council

City Council to consider SR 50 realignment and South Lake Trail projects

The City Council will review several resolutions regarding land transfers and utility agreements with the FDOT for the SR 50 Realignment and South Lake Trail Phase IIIB. The body will also consider a budget amendment for the Community Redevelopment Agency and a new Agrarian Code for certain zoning districts.

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✓ Decided: Council approved land donations and utility deals for trail and road projects

The Groveland City Council approved a consent agenda that included a Willdan service amendment, a water‑loan extension, and several land donations and utility agreements for the South Lake Trail and State Road 50 projects. The council also approved the FY 2025‑2026 Community Redevelopment Agency roll‑forward budget amendment. The Agrarian Code ordinance was tabled by a 4‑1 vote.

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Mon Nov 24, 2025

Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA)

Groveland CRA to consider FY 2025-2026 budget amendment

The Community Redevelopment Agency board will discuss business recruitment and the establishment of an advisory board. The body is also considering approval of a budget amendment for the 2025-2026 fiscal year.

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✓ Decided: Board approved FY 2025‑2026 CRA roll‑forward budget amendment

The board approved the consent agenda and moved the CRA 101 overview to agenda item 1. Members reached consensus to have staff develop a workshop on updating the CRA plan and to provide possible dates. The board voted to table Ordinance 2025‑22 establishing a CRA advisory board. Finally, the board approved Resolution 2025‑75, the FY 2025‑2026 CRA roll‑forward budget amendment.

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Thu Nov 20, 2025

City Council

Council will discuss roles, committees, ethics ordinance, and charter codification

The City Council workshop on November 20, 2025 at the Lake David Center will address several agenda items. Council members will discuss and set direction for roles and responsibilities, committee assignments, an ethics ordinance, and the codification of charter amendments. These items are listed for discussion and direction rather than immediate vote.

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✓ Decided: Council approved creation of an independent Ethics Committee to revise the code

The council voted to form an independent Ethics Committee that will rewrite the city’s code of ethics. Each council member must submit one to three qualified candidates for the committee by the December 15 meeting. Committee assignments were only discussed tentatively, with formal adoption deferred to the December 1 council meeting.

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Thu Nov 20, 2025

Neighborhood Huddle

District 3 Neighborhood Huddle to discuss fire fees and State Road 50

The City of Groveland is holding a District 3 Neighborhood Huddle to discuss several local topics. The meeting will cover infrastructure, fees, and city values.

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Mon Nov 17, 2025

City Council

City Council to vote on budget amendment and appoint Vice Mayor

The Groveland City Council will vote on an ordinance amending the 2024-2025 budget and discuss a visit to the State Capitol. The meeting also includes the appointment of a Vice Mayor and routine items on the Consent Agenda.

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✓ Decided: Council appointed Barbara Gaines as Vice Mayor

The Groveland City Council approved the consent agenda, excluding the September 15, 2025 meeting minutes, with all members voting aye. The council then moved to table the September 15, 2025 meeting minutes, also passing unanimously. Finally, Council Member Carroll nominated Barbara Gaines for Vice Mayor and the council approved the appointment with all members voting aye.

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Mon Nov 10, 2025

Code Enforcement

Code Enforcement Board to hear repeat landscaping violation case

The Groveland Code Enforcement Board will meet to conduct a hearing regarding a property maintenance violation. The board will review a case involving excess growth on a specific property.

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Thu Nov 6, 2025

Planning and Zoning (P&Z)

Planning and Zoning Board to consider annexations and rezonings for multiple sites

The Planning and Zoning Board will review several requests for annexations, rezoning, and comprehensive plan amendments. Key items include proposals for Gadson Street, MBSI Headquarters, and Palisades.

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Mon Oct 27, 2025

City Council

Council approves contract for Cherry Street infrastructure project

The City Council will consider approving a progressive design-build agreement for the Cherry Street & South Lake Avenue streetscape and stormwater improvement project. The agenda also includes a budget amendment for the 2024-2025 fiscal year and an agreement with the Florida Department of Transportation for the State Road 50 Realignment Project.

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✓ Decided: Council approves budget amendment and three project contracts

The Groveland City Council approved Ordinance 2025-34 to amend the FY2024‑2025 budget (first reading). It also approved Resolution 2025-67 authorizing the design‑build agreement for the Cherry Street & South Lake Avenue streetscape and stormwater improvement project and gave the City Manager authority to execute it. Additionally, Resolution 2025-68 was approved to award a contract up to $37,500 to In‑Touch Consulting Group for grant‑related services. The minutes do not record a decision on Resolution 2025-69.

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Mon Oct 27, 2025

Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA)

Board to vote on renewing CRA support services contract with GAi‑Community Solutions Group

The Groveland Community Redevelopment Agency Board will consider approval of Ordinance 2025-22 to establish a CRA Advisory Board. It will also consider Resolution 2025-72 to renew the continuing services contract for CRA support services with GAi‑Community Solutions Group. Additionally, the Board will approve the minutes from the August 25, 2025 CRA Governing Board meeting.

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✓ Decided: CRA Board renews services contract and tables advisory board proposal

The board approved the renewal of the Community Redevelopment Agency support services contract with GAI Community Solutions Group. The proposal to establish a CRA advisory board (Ordinance 2025-22) was tabled. The consent agenda was also approved. The board agreed to pursue a feasibility study to expand the CRA boundary to include the original Taylorville Plat.

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Mon Oct 20, 2025

City Council

Council to adopt ordinance adjusting water, sewer and reclaimed water charges

The Groveland City Council will consider several routine items on the Consent Agenda, including approval of the September 2, 2025 meeting minutes. Council members will vote on Ordinance 2025-4, which amends Chapter 78 to provide credits or adjustments for water, sewer and reclaimed water services under certain conditions. The body will also consider Resolution 2025-70 for a permanent slope easement with Sumter Electric Cooperative for Fire Station Number 3, and Resolution 2025-71 to amend the Joint Planning Area Agreement with Lake County, extending the Roadway Transfer Agreement deadline to May 20 2026.

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✓ Decided: Council unanimously approved water utility ordinance, easement, and planning extension

The City Council approved the Consent Agenda, which included Ordinance 2025-4 (water, sewer and reclaimed water credit adjustments) and Resolution 2025-70 granting a permanent slope easement to SECO. The Council also approved Resolution 2025-71, amending the Joint Planning Area Agreement to extend the Roadway Transfer deadline to May 20, 2026. All motions passed with every council member present voting aye.

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Thu Oct 16, 2025

Neighborhood Huddle

Fire department will discuss life support, ladder truck, mutual aid, and smoke detectors

The Groveland Fire Safety Month Neighborhood Huddle on Oct. 16, 2025 will address four agenda items. The fire department will discuss Advanced Life Support/Basic Life Support capabilities, the acquisition of a new ladder truck, mutual aid agreements, and smoke detector safety. No formal decisions are indicated; the meeting appears informational.

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Tue Oct 14, 2025

Recreation Advisory Committee (RAC)

RAC to discuss 2026 calendar and Christmas parade

The Recreation Advisory Committee will meet to approve minutes from the August meeting and discuss the 2026 calendar of events, including the Christmas parade grand marshal selection. The committee will also review updates on capital improvement projects and park fee structures.

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✓ Decided: RAC approves consent agenda and names 2025 Christmas Parade Grand Marshals

The Recreation Advisory Committee approved its consent agenda with all members present voting aye. The committee also approved the recommendation to name the Baysinger Family and the Friends of the Library as the 2025 Christmas Parade Grand Marshals, again with all members present voting aye. Updates on park construction projects and upcoming community events were presented but no further actions were taken.

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Mon Oct 6, 2025

City Council

Groveland City Council to consider new cemetery rules and fee increases

The City Council will review ordinances to establish policies and fees for city-owned cemeteries. The body is also considering several fee increases and a FEMA grant agreement for Hurricane Milton recovery.

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✓ Decided: Council adopted Chapter 15 to regulate city cemeteries

The Groveland City Council approved Ordinance 2025-21, creating Chapter 15 in the Code of Ordinances for cemetery rules, rates, and a perpetual care fund. It also approved resolutions updating park‑facility rental fees, establishing a Greenwood Cemetery fee schedule, raising the municipal lien‑search fee to $75, and authorizing a FEMA grant for Hurricane Milton recovery. The ranking tabulation for the CDBG streetscape project was approved, and the consent agenda items—including a right‑of‑way vacation at 133 Phelps Street—were adopted. All motions passed with every council member voting aye.

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Thu Oct 2, 2025

Planning and Zoning (P&Z)

Board to approve Ordinance 2025-25 adding agrarian uses to city code

The Groveland Planning & Zoning Board will consider a recommendation to approve Ordinance 2025-25, which amends the Community Development Code to add a new Agrarian Uses section. The ordinance aligns with Comprehensive Plan policies supporting agriculture, local food systems, and sustainable land practices. The board will also approve the minutes from the August 7, 2025 meeting as part of the consent agenda. The meeting may be attended virtually in watch/listen mode only (no public comments).

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Tue Sep 30, 2025

Neighborhood Huddle

City discusses fire fee, hardship program, and millage rate

The Groveland City Council will review the Fire Assessment Fee and its Hardship Program, consider the current Millage Rate, and hold an open questions and answers session. No specific decisions or dollar amounts are listed in the agenda.

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Mon Sep 22, 2025

City Council

City Council to consider updated fire rescue assessment rates

The City Council will hold a second reading of Resolution 2025-60 to approve non-ad valorem fire assessments based on a July 15, 2025, Benesch study. The body will also discuss a hardship program, outreach efforts, and the treatment of institutional facilities.

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✓ Decided: Council approves fire assessment resolution

The Groveland City Council unanimously approved Resolution 2025-60, adopting the non‑ad valorem fire protection and rescue assessment recommended by the July 15, 2025 Benesch study. The motion was moved by Council Member Radzik, seconded by Council Member Fike, and passed with all members voting aye. The council also discussed options for institutional discounts, but no vote or decision was taken on that matter.

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Mon Sep 15, 2025

City Council

City Council to adopt FY2026 millage rate and final budget at Sept 15 meeting

The Groveland City Council will hold a final public budget hearing on September 15, 2025. Council members will consider the second reading of Ordinance 2025-23 to adopt a FY2026 millage rate of 5.7000 per $1,000 valuation, generating $15,057,202 in property tax revenue. They will also consider the second reading of Ordinance 2025-242 to adopt the FY2026 city budget. Public comment will be allowed before adjournment.

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✓ Decided: Council adopts FY2026 millage rate of 5.7000 per $1,000

The Groveland City Council adopted a millage rate of 5.7000 per $1,000 valuation for FY2026, an 8.16% increase over the prior rate. Council also decided not to transfer police dispatch services to Lake County, to add two positions in Public Works, and to unfreeze one police officer position. The final budget was presented with a total proposed amount of $251,190,974.

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Mon Sep 15, 2025

City Council

Groveland council to approve chicken ordinance and utility rate adjustments

The Groveland City Council will consider suspending the ban on backyard chickens and amending water and sewer billing policies. The meeting also includes routine approvals for a trail project, a waste collection contract, and a resolution to annul a previous loan.

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✓ Decided: City Council annuls $200,000 loan, saving $201,300 for Groveland

The council unanimously approved the consent agenda, which included annulling a $200,000 State Revolving Fund loan and authorizing a trail construction agreement with FDOT. It also approved a temporary suspension of the chicken code. In old business, the council approved the first reading of a right‑of‑way vacation at 133 Phelps Street and sent a Cherry Lake Village PUD amendment to the Planning & Zoning Board for recommendation.

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Thu Sep 11, 2025

Strategic Plan Committee

Committee will approve July 28 minutes and its strategic report

The Groveland Strategic Plan Committee will meet on September 11, 2025 at Lake David Center. The committee will consider approval of the July 28, 2025 meeting minutes. It will also vote on the Committee Report that includes recommendations and performance metrics. No other items are listed on the agenda.

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Fri Sep 5, 2025

City Council

✓ Decided: Council adopted new process to fill City Council vacancies

The Groveland City Council reached consensus on a written process for filling a City Council vacancy, directing staff to draft an ordinance and application within two weeks. Council members also agreed to hold an October workshop to develop five performance‑evaluation goals for the City Manager and to email those goals to the HR director. The council decided not to create an ethics committee and approved a similar written process for board and committee vacancies.

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Wed Sep 3, 2025

City Council

✓ Decided: Council approves first reading of FY2026 millage rate ordinance

The Groveland City Council voted to approve the first reading of Ordinance 2025-23, which sets a millage rate of 6.0000 per $1,000 valuation for fiscal year October 1 2025 through September 30 2026. All council members present voted aye. The hearing also included budget presentations and departmental questions, but no other formal actions were taken.

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Tue Sep 2, 2025

City Council

Groveland Council to consider Cherry Lake Village PUD amendment and fire assessments

The City Council will hold a second reading for a Planned Unit Development amendment at Cherry Valley Trail and Wilson Lake Parkway. The body will also consider a resolution to update non-ad valorem fire protection and rescue assessments based on a July 2025 study.

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✓ Decided: Council appoints two Planning & Zoning Board alternates, with future voting role for Marty Proctor

The council approved an amendment to the July 28 minutes to correct Council Member Carroll's name, passing unanimously. It also approved Marty Proctor and Clayton Emrick as non‑voting alternates on the Planning & Zoning Board, with Proctor to assume a voting seat when it becomes vacant, passing 4‑1. The Cherry Lake PUD amendment was postponed to the September 15 special meeting, and Resolution 2025-60 fire assessment received its first reading.

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Fri Aug 29, 2025

Neighborhood Huddle

Groveland Neighborhood Huddle to discuss fire fees and city budget

The City of Groveland is holding a town hall meeting at the Trinity Lakes Clubhouse. The body will discuss the city budget and the fire assessment fee and hardship program.

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Tue Aug 26, 2025

City Council

✓ Decided: City Council moves final budget hearing start to 6:30 p.m.

During the August 26 workshop, Council members agreed to shift the September 15 final public budget hearing from 6:00 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. No other formal actions or votes were recorded; the meeting primarily reviewed budget concepts and operational items.

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Mon Aug 25, 2025

Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA)

✓ Decided: CRA FY 2025‑2026 budget approved with fund reallocations

The board unanimously approved the consent agenda. A resolution to adopt the FY 2025‑2026 CRA budget with reallocations for façade projects, economic incentives, code‑enforcement and police positions passed 5‑2. A motion to table the advisory‑board ordinance also passed unanimously. Earlier motions to adopt an alternate budget and to keep a small‑business grant line failed.

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Mon Aug 18, 2025

City Council

✓ Decided: Council considered construction contracts and zoning changes, no decisions recorded

The Groveland City Council met on August 18, 2025 and reviewed several items on the consent agenda, including Resolution 2025-54 for a general construction services contract and Resolution 2025-55 to repeal prior water‑treatment contracts. Two ordinances related to the Palisades area—Comprehensive Plan Amendment (Ordinance 2025‑11) and Rezoning (Ordinance 2025‑12)—were moved to Old Business. A special‑exception resolution (Resolution 2025‑37) for office use on Cherry Lake Road was also presented. The minutes do not record any vote totals or final approvals, denials, or tabling of these items.

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Tue Aug 12, 2025

Recreation Advisory Committee (RAC)

Groveland Recreation Advisory Committee to discuss 2026 events and park fees

The Recreation Advisory Committee will meet to discuss the 2026 calendar of events, park rules, and park fees. The committee will also review the FY24-25 Capital Improvement Plan and select a theme for the Christmas parade.

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Mon Aug 4, 2025

City Council

✓ Decided: City approved up to $15 million for South Lake Regional Park construction

The council approved a resolution authorizing up to $15,000,000 in construction costs for South Lake Regional Park Phase 1B. It also approved the Clean Water Plan for the North Water Reclamation Facility, designated the Community Development Department to handle final plats, and approved a series of subordination agreements transferring city utility interests for State Road 50 parcels to the Florida Department of Transportation.

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Mon Aug 4, 2025

City Council

✓ Decided: Council discussed possible outsourcing of police dispatch to Lake County

The August 4, 2025 City Council workshop focused on the potential transfer of Groveland Police Department communications dispatch services to the Lake County Sheriff's Office. Officials presented cost information, including the current annual cost of $936,900 and a proposed contract of $284,364, and highlighted staffing and equipment considerations. No vote or formal decision was recorded during the workshop.

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Mon Jul 28, 2025

City Council

✓ Decided: City Council unanimously approves mid-year budget amendment with $20,000 fire-dept raise

The council approved Ordinance 2025-8 FY2024-2025 Mid-Year Budget Amendment. The amendment adds a $20,000 raise for fire department administrative staff and incorporates other budget adjustments. The motion passed with all council members present voting aye. No other substantive actions were decided at this meeting.

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Mon Jul 21, 2025

City Council

✓ Decided: Council approves consent agenda and agrees to draft forfeiture language for ballot

The City Council approved the consent agenda with a 3‑2 vote. Council members reached consensus to authorize City Attorney Anita Geraci‑Carver to draft forfeiture‑of‑office language for inclusion on the November 4, 2025 ballot. No other substantive actions were recorded.

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Fri Jul 18, 2025

City Council

✓ Decided: Council approves preliminary fire assessment resolution (4‑1 vote)

The Groveland City Council voted 4‑1 to approve Resolution 2025‑42, which gives preliminary approval to the revised non‑ad valorem assessment methodology for fire protection and rescue services recommended by the Benesch Study. The resolution also sets an effective date and outlines next steps, including mailing first‑class notices by August 11 2025 and an adoption hearing on September 2 2025. Council Member Radzik voted against the motion.

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Mon Jul 7, 2025

City Council

✓ Decided: Council discussed but did not vote on the FY2024‑25 mid‑year budget amendment

The July 7, 2025 City Council workshop reviewed Ordinance 2025‑8, a $1,273,475 mid‑year budget amendment that would raise the General Fund to $32,695,675. Council members expressed concerns and indicated they may vote or table the amendment at the next meeting, but no formal vote was taken during the workshop.

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Mon Jul 7, 2025

City Council

✓ Decided: Council suspends member Fike from duties pending special meeting

The Groveland City Council voted to suspend Council Member Fike from public duties until a special meeting is held. The council also approved hiring an independent investigator to review alleged social‑media comments, approved Duke Energy’s lighting estimates to replace 783 city‑leased fixtures, and adopted the consent agenda.

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Mon Jun 30, 2025

City Council

✓ Decided: Council approves six charter amendments for Nov 4, 2025 ballot

The Groveland City Council voted unanimously to place six proposed charter amendments on the November 4, 2025 municipal election ballot. The Council also agreed to revisit the remaining five amendments for further discussion by the end of September 2025. Additionally, the Council unanimously consented to add a Clermont Sun newspaper item to the July 7, 2025 agenda.

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Fri Jun 27, 2025

Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA)

✓ Decided: Board reviewed FY 2025‑26 CRA budget, no formal approvals recorded

The CRA board examined the proposed FY 2025‑26 budget, staffing salaries, and capital project options. All board members present reached a consensus to prioritize infrastructure and fundamental issues first. No formal vote or approval was recorded for the budget or related actions.

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Thu Jun 26, 2025

Strategic Plan Committee

✓ Decided: Committee approved prior minutes and set plans for July meeting

The Strategic Plan Committee approved the May 28, 2025 meeting minutes. Members agreed to allocate four hours for the July meeting, include a virtual attendance option, and have staff liaison participation with Nancy Aitken as presenter. Maria Ramirez will contact members to schedule the July meeting, and a tour of the Cherrylake Sustainable Landscape Gardens was proposed.

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Tue Jun 24, 2025

City Council

✓ Decided: City Council held a retreat to discuss priorities, no formal actions taken

The Groveland City Council met on June 24, 2025 at the Lake David Center for a retreat. Mayor Keith Keogh called the meeting to order and council members discussed the identified priorities of preservation, growth, communication, and affordable housing. No formal resolutions, approvals, or votes were recorded during the retreat.

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Mon Jun 23, 2025

City Council

✓ Decided: Council workshop reviewed utility operations and budgets; no formal actions taken

The Groveland City Council held a workshop on June 23, 2025 to hear presentations on water and sewer operations, the FY2025 and FY2026 utility budgets, and upcoming capital projects. Council members asked questions about meter upgrades, staffing, and system issues, but no motions, votes, or approvals were recorded. Consequently, no formal decisions were made during this meeting.

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Mon Jun 16, 2025

City Council

✓ Decided: City Council approved new utility fee ordinance for water meters

The council approved the Consent Agenda unanimously. Ordinance 2025-03, which updates deposit policies and utility fees for potable and irrigation water meters and adds portable hydrant meter fees, was passed on second reading with all members voting aye. Resolution 2025-34 approving the Comprehensive Vulnerability Assessment and Adaptation Plan was also adopted unanimously. A request for a temporary waiver of code violations at two Highway 27 properties was discussed but no motion was made, so it did not pass.

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Tue Jun 10, 2025

Recreation Advisory Committee (RAC)

✓ Decided: Committee approved moving park rules discussion to a future meeting

The Recreation Advisory Committee approved the consent agenda for the May 13, 2025 revised minutes. It also approved a motion to continue reviewing park rules at a later meeting. Both motions passed with all present members voting aye. No other substantive actions were taken.

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Mon Jun 9, 2025

City Council

✓ Decided: Council workshop presented budget updates; no formal actions approved

The Groveland City Council held a workshop on June 9, 2025 to review the City Manager’s Office, City Clerk’s Office, and City Council budgets, staffing, and upcoming training. Officials provided figures for reductions, allocations, and discretionary funds, and answered questions from council members. No votes, approvals, or other formal decisions were recorded during the session.

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Thu Jun 5, 2025

Planning and Zoning (P&Z)

✓ Decided: Board approved amended minutes and two zoning-related ordinances

The Planning & Zoning Board voted to approve the amended February 6 and May 1, 2025 meeting minutes. It also approved Ordinance 2025‑5 to amend the comprehensive plan and Ordinance 2025‑6 to change zoning to Light Industrial, each with a condition to return Parcel A to the public‑hearing process. The meeting was then adjourned.

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Mon Jun 2, 2025

City Council

✓ Decided: Council rejects RaceTrac development agreement, 4-1 vote

The City Council unanimously approved the consent agenda. A motion to approve Resolution 2025-28, which would have authorized the RaceTrac development agreement at 20360 O'Brien Road, failed with a 4‑1 vote, so the agreement was not adopted. A subsequent motion to revisit the item also failed because it received no second.

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Mon Jun 2, 2025

City Council

✓ Decided: Council workshop presented IT budget but no formal actions taken

On June 2, 2025 the Groveland City Council held a workshop where the Innovation & Technology Department presented its FY26 budget and a recommendation to approve capital funding. Council members asked questions about equipment refreshes, disaster recovery costs, and staffing. No vote or formal approval was recorded during the session.

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Wed May 28, 2025

Strategic Plan Committee

✓ Decided: Committee approved prior meeting minutes and discussed historic preservation initiatives

The Strategic Plan Committee approved the minutes from the April 29, 2025 meeting. The committee heard a presentation from Jason Brown of the Groveland Historic Society outlining research, archiving, preservation, and education projects, and the Society’s requests for a preservation pillar, a historic preservation officer, a joint lease, and funding assistance. Members discussed the need for an inventory of historic sites and a potential lease agreement, and scheduled the next meeting for June 25, 2025.

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Tue May 27, 2025

Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA)

✓ Decided: Board approved creation of a 7‑member CRA Advisory Board

The board approved the consent agenda and adopted standard rules of order for the meeting. It also approved the formation of a Community Redevelopment Agency Advisory Board with seven members. Additionally, the board directed Woodard & Curran to update the Stormwater Master Plan and tasked staff with investigating any outstanding streetscape funds. All motions passed with all present members voting aye.

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Mon May 19, 2025

City Council

✓ Decided: Council approves $15 million revolving line of credit for water and sewer projects

The Groveland City Council unanimously approved three resolutions: a reimbursement authorization of up to $10 million for the new Fire Station #3, a $15 million revolving line of credit to finance water and sewer infrastructure, and a development agreement for a Racetrac store at 20360 O'Brien Road pending traffic‑signal improvements. The Consent Agenda items were also approved without dissent.

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Mon May 19, 2025

City Council

✓ Decided: City Council held a communications workshop, no formal actions taken

The Groveland City Council met on May 19, 2025 for a workshop on the Communications Department. Council members and staff presented budget figures, engagement metrics, and operational updates. No votes, approvals, or denials were recorded during the session.

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Thu May 15, 2025

City Council

✓ Decided: Council agreed to hold a follow‑up retreat in June

The Groveland City Council met for a retreat on May 15, 2025 to discuss team building and the city’s strategic plan. Council reached consensus to schedule another retreat session in June, lasting about four hours. Council will email Lisa Cortese, the City Manager’s executive assistant, with members’ availability for the June retreat. The meeting adjourned at 2:21 p.m.

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Tue May 13, 2025

Recreation Advisory Committee (RAC)

✓ Decided: RAC unanimously approves consent agenda

The Recreation Advisory Committee approved its consent agenda, with all members present voting in favor. The meeting otherwise provided updates on events, the parks budget, and discussed potential partnerships for future city events.

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Mon May 12, 2025

City Council

✓ Decided: City Council workshop held; no formal actions were approved

The Groveland City Council met on May 12, 2025 for a workshop to hear updates from the Community Development & Economic Development Department. Council members discussed staffing needs, lien‑search fee increases, impact‑fee allocations, Dark Sky lighting compliance, and conservation metrics. No votes, approvals, denials, or tabling of measures were recorded.

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Mon May 5, 2025

City Council

✓ Decided: City Council adopted joint planning agreement with Lake County

The council unanimously approved the consent agenda. It adopted Resolution 2025-20, establishing a joint planning agreement with Lake County. Council members also approved the continuation of Neighborhood Huddle Meetings and agreed to send a letter to Governor DeSantis opposing Senate Bill 1730. All votes were recorded as aye by the members present.

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Mon May 5, 2025

City Council

✓ Decided: Council agreed to postpone the budget Q&A to May 12, 2025

The Groveland City Council held a workshop on May 5, 2025 to review the Community & Economic Development Department overview and budget. After the presentations, City Manager Mike Hein asked to continue the question portion of the workshop to May 12, 2025. All council members present concurred. No other actions were taken.

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Thu May 1, 2025

Planning and Zoning (P&Z)

✓ Decided: Board appoints new Chair and approves 133 Phelps Street ROW vacation

The Planning and Zoning Board elected Zach Decker as Chair and Robin Hoover as Vice Chair, with all members present voting aye. The board also approved the February 6 and March 6, 2025 meeting minutes and adopted Ordinance 2025‑2 to vacate a portion of 133 Phelps Street. The meeting was then adjourned at 6:36 p.m.

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Tue Apr 29, 2025

Strategic Plan Committee

✓ Decided: Committee discussed communications, conservation updates, and webpage improvements

The Strategic Plan Committee reviewed communications priorities, conservation initiatives, and a revised strategic‑plan webpage. No formal votes or approvals were recorded. The chair proposed future recommendations to City Council, including partnering with businesses to disseminate information.

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Mon Apr 28, 2025

City Council

✓ Decided: City Council workshop discussed budgets and park plans, no decisions taken

The council reviewed the FY 2026 Parks and Community Services budget, including proposed capital improvements and changes to personnel and operating costs. Officials also presented budget overviews for Oak Tree Union Colored Cemetery, Greenwood Cemetery, and discussed park acreage concurrency, ADA compliance, and event programming. No formal motions, approvals, denials, or votes were recorded during the workshop.

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Fri Apr 25, 2025

Charter Review Advisory Committee

✓ Decided: Charter Review Committee unanimously approved four amendment language proposals

The Groveland Charter Review Advisory Committee approved the proposed ballot language for Section 5.02 Budget – Structurally Balanced Budget, Section 5.02 Budget – Depreciation of Assets, Section 3.07 Procedure – Restriction on Contracting between Election and Investiture, and Section 3.07 Procedure – Restriction on the Timing of Contract Renewals. Each motion was moved, seconded, and passed unanimously. The committee also approved the March 31, 2025 meeting minutes and confirmed previously approved referendum language with no changes. The ranked ballot questions were forwarded to the City Council for consideration, with an anticipated council agenda deadline of May 12 for the May 19 meeting.

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Mon Apr 21, 2025

City Council

✓ Decided: Council held finance workshop; no formal actions taken

The Groveland City Council met on April 21, 2025 for a finance workshop. Presentations covered the FY2025‑2026 proposed budget, department staffing, and fund usage. Council members asked numerous questions, but no motions, votes, or approvals were recorded. The meeting adjourned at 7:01 p.m.

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Mon Apr 21, 2025

City Council

✓ Decided: Council approved invitation for state operational audit of the city

The council approved the consent agenda, including Resolution 2025-16 appointing MPO representatives, with all present voting aye. Council members voted to table the Neighborhood Huddle Meetings item and direct staff to research its costs, also passing unanimously. The council then approved taking next steps on the invitation to the Governor's Department of Government Efficiency to conduct an operational audit, again with all present voting aye.

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Mon Apr 14, 2025

City Council

✓ Decided: Council agrees to reschedule Finance Department budget overview

The City Council workshop on April 14, 2025 focused on a Human Resources overview and discussion. The only formal action taken was City Manager Mike Hein’s suggestion to reschedule the Finance Department’s overview and budget, which all council members concurred in agreeing to. No other motions, approvals, or denials were recorded.

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Mon Apr 7, 2025

City Council

✓ Decided: Council approved the Consent Agenda, creating a municipal canvassing board for November election

The council unanimously approved the consent agenda, which includes creating and appointing a municipal canvassing board for the November 4, 2025 election. They also approved the EYP contract to run the summer camp program with a 3‑1 vote, rejecting a fee‑limit amendment. A unanimous vote approved a user agreement with Libby’s Legacy Breast Cancer Foundation for the Leslie B. Roberts Community Garden. Council members agreed to place a resolution appointing MPO advisory committee members on the agenda of the next meeting.

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Mon Apr 7, 2025

City Council

✓ Decided: Council workshop discussed fire department budget and staffing, no actions taken

The Groveland City Council held a workshop on April 7, 2025 to receive a fire department overview and budget presentation. Council members asked questions about ISO rating, staffing levels, PTO policy, communication systems, and community outreach. No motions, votes, or formal approvals were recorded during the session.

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Mon Mar 31, 2025

Charter Review Advisory Committee

✓ Decided: Committee approved new charter section on citizen involvement (7-1)

The Charter Review Advisory Committee approved several charter amendments, including a citizen‑involvement provision (7‑1) and a citizen‑recall provision (5‑3). It also approved the 2018 city‑attorney amendment and a depreciation budgeting line (5‑3). Motions on outsourcing analysis failed (3‑5) and no action was taken on emergency‑reserve and forecasting sections.

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Wed Mar 26, 2025

Strategic Plan Committee

✓ Decided: Committee approved February 26, 2025 meeting minutes

The Strategic Plan Committee approved the minutes from the February 26, 2025 meeting with all members voting aye. No other motions were adopted. The committee discussed eco‑agrarian updates and communications needs, and set dates for upcoming meetings.

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Mon Mar 24, 2025

Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA)

✓ Decided: Board approves FY 2023‑2024 Community Redevelopment Agency annual report

The CRA Board unanimously approved the consent agenda and the FY 2023‑2024 annual report. The Board reached consensus to have staff obtain updated broker opinions on the civic complex sites and to research a dedicated code‑enforcement officer for the CRA area. Members also agreed to shift the regular meeting start time from 6:00 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. and then adjourned the meeting.

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