Hernando County public meetings in 2025

Value Adjustment Board

The Hernando County Value Adjustment Board will hold special magistrate hearings on Friday, December 19, 2025, to consider several residential property valuation petitions. The agenda lists three block-time slots covering petition numbers 25-139, 25-142, 25-147, 25-149, 25-150, 25-163, and 25-165. No decisions are scheduled; the board is hearing evidence from property owners challenging their assessed values.

• Block hearing for petitions 25-139 and 25-142
• Block hearing for petitions 25-147 and 25-149
• Block hearing for petitions 25-150, 25-163, and 25-165

Value Adjustment Board

The Hernando County Value Adjustment Board holds special magistrate hearings to consider eight petitions (Nos. 25-006, 25-007, 25-008, 25-012, 25-366, 25-370, 25-371, 25-372, 25-373, 25-376, 25-377, 25-382, 25-383, and 25-384) challenging real property valuations, including tangible personal property and residential assessments. The meeting includes block time hearings scheduled from 9:00 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. with a lunch break. No decisions are recorded in the agenda; only the scheduling of hearings is listed.

• Petition Nos. 25-006, 25-007, 25-008 at 9:00 a.m. block
• Petition No. 25-012 at 11:00 a.m.
• Petition Nos. 25-366, 25-370, 25-371 at 1:30 p.m. block
• Petition Nos. 25-372, 25-373, 25-376 at 1:30 p.m. block
• Petition Nos. 25-377, 25-382, 25-383 and 25-384 at 1:30 p.m. block

Port Authority

The Port Authority will receive updates from County Administrator Jeffrey Rogers on economic development and the Brooksville-Tampa Bay Regional Airport. The meeting includes a final report on the Hernando County Incubator feasibility study and updates on waterways and natural resources projects.

• Brooksville-Tampa Bay Regional Airport & Technology Center projects update
• Hernando County Incubator Feasibility Study Final Report
• Memorandum of Agreement with FWC for Jenkins Creek Assessment and Enhancement
• Canal Maintenance Study Phase 1 hydrographic data collection and volume analysis

Board of County Commissioners

The Board will hold a public hearing to consider adopting revised rates, fees, and charges for solid waste disposal at the Hernando County Solid Waste Management Facility. Other business includes a presentation of a 2025 capital credit refund by Withlacoochee River Electric Cooperative, an award of a term contract for mowing services worth $423,000, and a contract award for meter boxes worth $313,935. Several consent agenda items include grant agreements and utility easements.

• Public hearing on Resolution adopting revised solid waste disposal rates (fees)
• Presentation of 2025 Capital Credit Refund by Withlacoochee River Electric Cooperative
• Award of term contract to Triple Crown C Lawn Jockey’s for mowing services in Hernando Beach and Weeki Wachee ($423,000)
• Award of term contract to Ferguson Enterprises for meter boxes ($313,935)
• Consideration of request to forgive fines on code violations at 12495 Bell Hollow Court

Value Adjustment Board

The Value Adjustment Board is meeting to conduct Special Magistrate Hearings regarding residential real property valuations. The board will review seven specific petitions.

• Petition Nos. 25-127, 25-128, and 25-129
• Petition Nos. 25-130, 25-131, and 25-133
• Petition No. 25-135

Value Adjustment Board

The Value Adjustment Board will hold special magistrate hearings on 18 residential property valuation petitions grouped into six time blocks starting at 9:00 a.m. EST. The board will consider taxpayer challenges to the county's property appraiser valuations for the 2025 tax year. No other business is scheduled.

• Block hearing for Petition Nos. 25-202, 25-203, 25-204
• Block hearing for Petition Nos. 25-205, 25-206, 25-207
• Block hearing for Petition Nos. 25-208, 25-209, 25-210
• Block hearing for Petition Nos. 25-211, 25-212, 25-213
• Block hearing for Petition Nos. 25-214, 25-215, 25-216 and Nos. 25-160, 25-161, 25-162

Value Adjustment Board

The Hernando County Value Adjustment Board is holding special magistrate hearings on Tuesday, December 9, 2025, to consider multiple residential real property valuation petitions. The agenda lists four blocks of petitions (Nos. 25-112 through 25-124 and 25-158/25-159) scheduled for 9:00 a.m. No specific dollar amounts or property addresses are provided in the agenda.

• Petition block 1: Nos. 25-112, 25-113, 25-116
• Petition block 2: Nos. 25-117, 25-119, 25-120
• Petition block 3: Nos. 25-122, 25-123, 25-124
• Petition block 4: Nos. 25-158, 25-159
• All hearings are real property valuation (residential) cases

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Planning & Zoning Commission will hold public hearings on several rezoning, conditional use, and special exception petitions. The body will also receive presentations on the Weeki Wachee Preserve Phase 1 Project and draft regulations for vacation rentals.

• Rezoning petitions from Medhat Kodsi, Richard and Kimberly Roach, Lisa Tabbert, Lydia M Cruz, Soffron Holdings, LLC, and APD Advanced Stabilization LLC
• Conditional Use Permit petitions from Pamela Merrill and Christy Halbert and Troy Sweat
• Special Exception Use Permit petition from David L Merritt and Lynette M. Merritt
• Presentation of Weeki Wachee Preserve Phase 1 Project
• Presentation on draft ordinance for vacation rentals and transient lodging establishments

The Planning & Zoning Commission denied the Special Exception Use Permit petition (SE2512) by a 3‑2 vote. It approved two Conditional Use Permit petitions (CU2506 and CU2513) and multiple rezoning petitions, including H2477 and H2551 with modifications. Two rezoning petitions were denied or narrowly approved: H2546 was denied (4‑1) and H2548 was approved (3‑2).

• Denied Special Exception Use Permit SE2512 (3-2)
• Approved Conditional Use Permit CU2506 (4-0)
• Approved Conditional Use Permit CU2513 (5-0)
• Approved rezoning H2477 with modifications (5-0)
• Approved rezoning H2535 (5-0)
• Denied rezoning H2546 (4-1)
• Approved rezoning H2548 (3-2)
• Approved rezoning H2551 with modifications (5-0)

Value Adjustment Board

The Hernando County Value Adjustment Board is meeting for a special magistrate hearing on Friday, December 5, 2025. The sole agenda item is a commercial real property valuation petition (No. 25-385). The board will consider the petition and then adjourn.

• Petition No. 25-385 – Commercial real property valuation appeal

Board of County Commissioners

The board will hold public hearings on several rezoning petitions, including one from D.R. Horton for property on Waterfall Drive, and consider an amended development agreement for the Sunrise Combined-Planned Development project. Also up for discussion is a second public hearing on an ordinance regarding administrative approval of plats, and potential minor code revisions for county operations.

• Amended and restated development agreement for Sunrise Combined-Planned Development project
• Second public hearing on ordinance relating to administrative approval of plats
• Rezoning petition by D.R. Horton for property on Waterfall Drive
• Rezoning petition by EFE, Inc., for property on Cortez Boulevard
• Petition for hardship relief from subdivision regulations on Centralia Road

The commissioners denied the rezoning petitions for the Commercial Way property and for the Waterfall Drive site. They approved rezoning applications for properties on Cortez Boulevard, Octavia Lane, and Kettering Road/Dashbach Street, including an enhanced buffer for the latter. The board also adopted an ordinance governing administrative approval of plats, approved the Sunrise Combined-Planned Development agreement, and granted hardship relief for a Centralia Road subdivision request.

• Denied rezoning petition for Commercial Way (Resolution 2025-204) – adopted 5-0
• Denied rezoning petition for Waterfall Drive (Resolution 2025-207) – adopted 4-1
• Approved rezoning petition for Cortez Boulevard (H2532) (Resolution 2025-206) – adopted 5-0
• Approved rezoning petition for Octavia Lane (H2525) (Resolution 2025-208) – adopted 5-0
• Approved rezoning petition for Kettering Road and Dashbach Street (H2526) with enhanced buffer – adopted 4-1
• Adopted ordinance for administrative approval of plats (Ordinance No. 2025-17) – adopted 5-0
• Approved Amended and Restated Development Agreement for Sunrise CPD – adopted 5-0
• Approved hardship relief petition for Centralia Road (Resolution 2025-210) – adopted 5-0

Board of County Commissioners

This is a test agenda for training purposes, containing only 'Test Item for Training' entries under each section. No actual decisions, public hearings, or proposals are scheduled. The meeting appears to be procedural with no real business.

• All agenda items are labeled 'Test Item for Training', indicating no genuine business
• Includes test rezoning items and a test ordinance
• Upcoming meeting date is incorrectly listed as October 26, 2021
• Entire agenda is marked as 'Clerk's Office Test Agenda'

Value Adjustment Board

The Value Adjustment Board is meeting to conduct Special Magistrate Hearings. The session focuses on commercial real property valuations for three specific petitions.

• Petition No. 25-391
• Petition No. 25-392
• Petition No. 25-393

Value Adjustment Board

The Hernando County Value Adjustment Board will conduct special magistrate hearings on November 20, 2025, to review 15 petitions for real property valuation disputes (commercial and residential). All petitions are scheduled for a block hearing at 9:00 a.m. The agenda contains no other items and is purely procedural.

• Petition block 1: Nos. 25-096, 25-097, 25-098
• Petition block 2: Nos. 25-099, 25-100, 25-102
• Petition block 3: Nos. 25-103, 25-104, 25-106
• Petition block 4: Nos. 25-107, 25-108, 25-109
• Petition block 5: Nos. 25-110, 25-154, 25-155

Community Redevelopment Agency

The Community Redevelopment Agency will meet to discuss project updates and the 2026 meeting schedule. The board is also considering a resolution to adopt the FY 2026 budget for the Kass Circle Community Redevelopment Agency.

• Resolution adopting Kass Circle Community Redevelopment Agency Budget for FY 2026
• Update regarding Community Redevelopment Agency projects
• 2026 Community Redevelopment Agency Meeting Schedule

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will elect its Chairman, Vice Chairman, and Second Vice Chairman. The body will also hold a public hearing to adopt a new Tourist Development Plan and vote on several construction and service contracts.

• Public hearing for a new Tourist Development Plan (Section 27-32.1 of County Code)
• Contract for Florida’s Adventure Coast Visitors’ Bureau marketing: $2,040,000.00
• Critical care and EMS equipment expenditure via Stryker Sales, LLC: $1,500,000.00
• Road repairs on Cedar Lane and Leisure Street: $392,401.00
• Fire pump replacement at Chinsegut Hill Retreat and Conference Center: $268,660.00

The Board elected Jerry Campbell as Chairman, Ryan Amsler as Vice Chairman, and Steve Champion as Second Vice Chairman. It adopted a reduction of public nuisance fines to a total of $5,000 including administrative fees. The Board also approved the new Tourist Development Plan ordinance, the consent agenda covering several budget resolutions, and awarded a $2.04 million marketing contract to Miles Partnership.

• Elected Jerry Campbell Chairman (unanimous)
• Elected Ryan Amsler Vice Chairman (unanimous)
• Elected Steve Champion Second Vice Chairman (unanimous)
• Approved reduction of public nuisance fines to $5,000 total (5‑0)
• Adopted Tourist Development Plan ordinance (4‑0, 1 absent)
• Approved consent agenda for Budget Resolutions No. 2025‑194 through 2025‑200 (4‑0, 1 absent)
• Approved Budget Resolutions L‑1 through L‑6 (4‑0, 1 absent)
• Awarded $2.04 M marketing contract to Miles Partnership (approved with consent agenda)

Value Adjustment Board

The Value Adjustment Board is meeting to conduct Special Magistrate Hearings regarding residential real property valuations. The board will review several specific petitions to determine property values.

• Petition Nos. 25-081, 25-082, and 25-085
• Petition Nos. 25-086, 25-087, and 25-088
• Petition Nos. 25-089, 25-093, and 25-094
• Petition Nos. 25-095 and 25-153

Value Adjustment Board

The Hernando County Value Adjustment Board will hold special magistrate hearings on November 14, 2025, to consider several commercial property valuation petitions. The agenda includes three block time slots for petitions numbered 25-407 through 25-414. The board will hear disputes from property owners challenging their assessed values. No decisions are listed; the agenda is limited to hearing schedules.

• Petition Nos. 25-407 and 25-408 – commercial property valuation
• Petition Nos. 25-410 and 25-411 – commercial property valuation
• Petition Nos. 25-412, 25-413, and 25-414 – commercial property valuation

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Planning & Zoning Commission will conduct public hearings on multiple rezoning, special exception, conditional use, and master plan revision petitions. A presentation on construction drawing requirements and landscaping buffers for livability at edges will also be discussed.

• Conditional plat for Rolling Rock (File #1498214)
• Master Plan Revision and Rezoning by Granger Development LLC (H2509)
• Special Exception Use Permit by Steven and Christina Berry (SE2514)
• Rezoning and Master Plan Revision by 520 SW 15 Street LLC (H2527)
• Master Plan Revision by Sand Ridge Hernando 47, LLC (H2542)

The Planning & Zoning Commission denied the special exception use permit petition submitted by Steven and Christina Berry. It also approved several conditional use permits and rezoning petitions, including the Heinz and McLaughlin permits, and postponed a number of rezoning petitions to future dates. All votes were unanimous except the Berry denial, which passed 3‑2.

• Denied Special Exception Use Permit petition (SE2514) – vote 3-2 (ayes: Holmes, Birren, David; nays: Fulford, Noe)
• Approved Conditional Use Permit petition for Roberto & Andrea Heinz (CU2507) – unanimous (5-0)
• Approved Conditional Use Permit petition for Francis McLaughlin (CU2508) – unanimous (5-0)
• Approved Conditional Use Permit petition for BWR FL, LLC (CU2509) with modifications – unanimous (5-0)
• Approved staff recommendation for Rezoning petition by Aaron Lee Branham Sr. (H2534) – unanimous (5-0)
• Approved staff recommendation with modifications for Rezoning petition by Ville Di Toscana (H2536) – unanimous (5-0)
• Approved staff recommendation with modifications for Master Plan Revision petition by Sand Ridge Hernando 47, LLC (H2542) – vote 3-2 (ayes: Holmes, Fulford, Noe; nays: Birren, David)
• Approved staff recommendation with modifications for Rezoning petition by Maine Drilling and Blasting Inc (H2544) – unanimous (5-0)

Value Adjustment Board

This is a regular meeting of the Hernando County Value Adjustment Board to hear special magistrate hearings on real property valuation petitions. The agenda consists solely of a block of 13 petitions (numbers 25-263 through 25-363) all scheduled for 9:45 a.m. No decisions or other business are listed.

• Petition No. 25-263, 25-264, 25-285 (block 1)
• Petition No. 25-286, 25-287, 25-288 (block 2)
• Petition No. 25-289, 25-290, 25-291 (block 3)
• Petition No. 25-292, 25-293, 25-294 (block 4)
• Petition No. 25-295, 25-296, 25-361, 25-362, 25-363 (blocks 5-6)

Value Adjustment Board

The Hernando County Value Adjustment Board will hold special magistrate hearings to review residential property valuation petitions. The meeting is scheduled for Thursday, November 6, 2025, at 9:00 a.m. in the John Law Ayers Commission Chambers.

• Hearings for Value Adjustment Board Petition Nos. 25-269 through 25-284
• Scheduled for 9:00 a.m. EST in the John Law Ayers Commission Chambers
• Held at 20 North Main Street, Brooksville, FL 34601

Metropolitan Planning Organization

The Hernando-Citrus Metropolitan Planning Organization will review and approve the Unified Planning Work Program for 2025-2026 and the proposed 2026 meeting schedule. The board will also consider adopting bylaws for the Citizens Advisory Committee. The meeting is scheduled for November 6, 2025.

• Approval of Revision 4 of the Unified Planning Work Program (UPWP) for FY 2025-FY2026
• Adoption of Resolution 2025-5 amending PL Contract #G2V07
• Review and Approval of the Proposed 2026 Meeting Schedule
• Review and Approval of Citizens Advisory Committee (CAC) Bylaws
• Presentation on the Strategic Intermodal System (SIS) 2050 Multi-Modal Unfunded Needs Plan

The board adopted the meeting agenda by a 7‑0 vote. It then approved all four consent agenda items—including the September 4, 2025 minutes, Revision 4 of the Unified Planning Work Program for FY 2025‑FY 2026, the 2026 meeting schedule, and updated Citizens Advisory Committee bylaws—by an 8‑0 vote. The meeting was adjourned by an 8‑0 vote.

• Adopt agenda (7-0)
• Approve September 4, 2025 meeting minutes (8-0)
• Approve Revision 4 of UPWP FY 2025‑FY 2026 (8-0)
• Approve 2026 MPO meeting schedule (8-0)
• Approve updated CAC bylaws (8-0)
• Adjourn meeting (8-0)

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will meet to consider five rezoning petitions and a proposed ordinance regarding the administrative approval of plats and replats. The body will also address bond releases and a school concurrency agreement.

• Rezoning petitions for properties on Lake Lindsey Road, Mariner Boulevard, Jacqueline Road, Commercial Way, and Barnevelde Road
• Proposed ordinance relating to administrative approval of plats and replats per Florida Statute § 177.071
• School Concurrency Proportionate Share Mitigation Agreement for Trails at Rivard Subdivision
• Release of Performance Bond and Acceptance of Maintenance Bond for Sherman Oaks Subdivision
• Resolution No. 2025-147 correction regarding a rezoning denial for property on Lockhart Road

The commissioners approved the meeting agenda and consent agenda, then adopted several rezoning petitions for Gold Dust Farms, Mariner Boulevard, Jacqueline Road, and Barnevelde Road. They denied a motion to change lot uses at the Commercial Way site (4‑1). The board also decided not to seek a grant and to fund the sheriff’s body‑worn cameras directly in the budget.

• Approved agenda (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda (unanimous)
• Approved rezoning Gold Dust Farms (5‑0)
• Approved rezoning Mariner Blvd (5‑0)
• Approved rezoning Jacqueline Rd (5‑0)
• Approved rezoning Barnevelde Rd (5‑0)
• Denied lot‑use motion at Commercial Way (4‑1)
• Decided to fund sheriff’s body‑worn cameras directly, no grant (consensus)

Value Adjustment Board

The Value Adjustment Board is meeting to conduct special magistrate hearings. The body will review petitions regarding property classifications and residential real property valuations.

• Denial of Classification: Petition No. 25-020
• Residential Real Property Valuation: Petition Nos. 25-069, 25-070, 25-071
• Residential Real Property Valuation: Petition Nos. 25-072, 25-073, 25-074
• Residential Real Property Valuation: Petition Nos. 25-075, 25-076, 25-077
• Residential Real Property Valuation: Petition Nos. 25-078, 25-079, 25-080

Board of County Commissioners

The Hernando County Board of County Commissioners will consider a request by Sheriff Al Nienhuis to apply for a U.S. Department of Justice body-worn camera grant. Several contracts and budget amendments are up for approval, including a $4.5 million vehicle parts contract and a detention center roof replacement. A public survey on a proposed manatee protection zone and a presentation on expanding family medicine services are also scheduled.

• Request to apply for DOJ FY 2025 Body-Worn Camera Policy and Implementation Program Grant
• Budget resolution reducing revenues and expenses for FY 2025 Airport Operations Department Budget
• Award of construction contract to Allied Roofing, Inc., for Hernando County Detention Center Bravo Roof Replacement ($312,258.87)
• Utilization of Sourcewell contract with Sun State International Trucks for vehicle parts and supplies ($4,500,000.00)
• Approval of Water Master Plan Update prepared by McKim & Creed for Utilities Department

The Hernando County Board adopted the agenda with changes, approved a grant motion for a body‑worn camera program, and approved the FY 2025‑26 budget resolutions. It also approved several contract amendments and awards, a fire‑rescue trainee program item, and the appointment of an economic‑development advisory member.

• Approved agenda with changes (including Item PP) – adopted (5‑0)
• Approved grant motion to seek DOJ Body‑Worn Camera funding – adopted (5‑0)
• Issued $7.65 refund check to citizen – adopted (5‑0)
• Approved Consent Agenda (Resolutions 2025‑185 to 2025‑187) – adopted (5‑0)
• Approved multiple contract amendments and awards (e.g., $84,000 ITI Digital amendment, $431,447 transit services, $312,259 detention center roof) – adopted (5‑0)
• Approved Budget Resolution Nos. 2025‑188 and 2025‑189 – adopted (5‑0)
• Approved fire‑rescue trainee program item M‑2 – adopted (5‑0)
• Approved Item Nos. P and PP (housing finance form correction) – adopted (5‑0)

Value Adjustment Board

The Value Adjustment Board is meeting to conduct Special Magistrate Hearings. The body will review petitions regarding residential and commercial real property valuations.

• Petition Nos. 25-051, 25-052, and 25-054
• Petition Nos. 25-055, 25-056, and 25-058
• Petition Nos. 25-059, 25-060, and 25-061
• Petition Nos. 25-062, 25-063, and 25-064

Value Adjustment Board

The Hernando County Value Adjustment Board will hold a special magistrate hearing on commercial real‑property valuation. Three petitions (numbers 25‑002, 25‑245, and 25‑018) will be considered during the meeting. The board will review the petitions and issue decisions on the requested value adjustments.

• Petition No. 25-002 – commercial property valuation request
• Petition No. 25-245 – commercial property valuation request
• Petition No. 25-018 – commercial property valuation request

Value Adjustment Board

The Hernando County Value Adjustment Board will hold special magistrate hearings to review residential and commercial property valuation petitions. The session is scheduled for Thursday, October 23, 2025, at 9:00 a.m. in the John Law Ayers Commission Chambers.

• Hearings for Value Adjustment Board Petition No. 25-254
• Hearings for Petitions Nos. 25-039, 25-043, and 25-044
• Hearings for Petitions Nos. 25-045, 25-046, and 25-047
• Hearings for Petitions Nos. 25-049 and 25-050

Value Adjustment Board

The Value Adjustment Board is meeting to conduct Special Magistrate Hearings regarding residential real property valuations. The board will review specific petitions to determine property values.

• Petition Nos. 25-022, 25-023, and 25-024
• Petition Nos. 25-025, 25-026, and 25-027
• Petition Nos. 25-028, 25-029, and 25-030
• Petition Nos. 25-031, 25-032, and 25-033
• Petition Nos. 25-034, 25-035, and 25-036

Value Adjustment Board

The Value Adjustment Board is meeting to conduct Special Magistrate Hearings regarding residential real property valuations. The board will review five specific petitions.

• Petition No. 25-003
• Petition No. 25-426
• Petition No. 25-427
• Petition No. 25-428
• Petition No. 25-429

Board of County Commissioners, School Board, and Brooksville City Council Interlocal Governmental Meeting

This joint meeting of the Hernando County Board of County Commissioners, School Board, and Brooksville City Council will discuss revisions to the Interlocal Agreement for School Planning, along with updates on school additions and Wimbleton Avenue. The county will present on sidewalks within school zones and potential public use of sports fields and tracks. The city will discuss a wholesale wastewater agreement and a partnership on the North Avenue Sidewalk Project. No formal decisions are scheduled; items are for discussion only.

• Proposed revisions to the Interlocal Agreement for School Planning
• Discussion of sidewalks within Hernando County school zones
• Potential public use of sport fields, tracks and facilities
• Interlocal Wholesale Wastewater Agreement between county and City of Brooksville
• Partnership on North Avenue Sidewalk Project

Board of County Commissioners

The board will consider a budget resolution to consolidate the Brooksville Fire Department with Hernando County Fire Rescue and Emergency Services, a proposed county strategic plan, and a discussion on county debt financing. Public hearings include ordinances on unsafe building abatement and legal advertisement publication, plus a boundary amendment for Cabot Citrus Farms Community Development District.

• Budget Resolution for consolidation of Brooksville Fire Department and Hernando County Fire Rescue
• Award of construction contract to Peak Power Services, Inc. for Administration Building Generator and Electrical Upgrade ($1,235,305.92)
• Change Order No. 5 for emergency debris removal due to Hurricane Helene ($399,212.58) and Change Order No. 7 for Hurricane Milton ($94,345.25)
• Proposed ordinance to allow publication of legal advertisements on county website as permitted by F.S. 50.0311
• Discussion regarding proposed renaming of a county road after Charlie Kirk

The Board adopted the consent agenda items H‑1 through H‑21 covering grant agreements, surplus property declarations, and resolutions. Commissioners approved a conceptual plan to move forward with a bond issuance (3‑2 vote) and modified the capital projects list, removing the Public Safety Training Center Phase 1 and Jenkins Creek Pier and Bridge (4‑1 vote). They also adopted several ordinances, approved construction contracts totaling over $1.9 million, and approved staff recommendations on interlocal agreements, water‑sewer amendments, and a fire‑department consolidation budget resolution.

• Adopted Consent Agenda Items H‑1 through H‑15 (unanimous)
• Adopted Consent Agenda Items H‑16 through H‑21 (unanimous)
• Approved conceptual bond issuance plan (3‑2)
• Approved modified capital projects, removing Public Safety Training Center Phase 1 and Jenkins Creek Pier & Bridge (4‑1)
• Approved Ordinance No. 2025‑13 (staff recommendation) (5‑0)
• Approved Ordinance No. 2025‑14 (5‑0)
• Approved Ordinance No. 2025‑15 (5‑0)
• Approved construction contracts N‑1 through N‑7, including $1,235,305.92 Peak Power Services contract (5‑0)

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Hernando County Planning & Zoning Commission will hold public hearings on several rezoning petitions, a conditional use permit, and a conditional plat. A key item is a presentation on a draft ordinance amending groundwater protection regulations and associated map. The commission will also adopt the 2026 meeting schedule and minutes from September.

• Presentation of draft ordinance amending Article VII of Chapter 28 (Groundwater Protection) and resolution updating Wellhead Protection Area map
• Rezoning petition by D.R. Horton (H2531) for David Kato
• Rezoning petition by Riopelle Properties, LLC (H2526)
• Conditional Use Permit (CU2505) by Robert and Tammie Thorne
• Conditional plat for Glen Lakes Commons Phase 2 (File No. 1500784)

The commission adopted its agenda and information packets, approved the 2026 meeting schedule and the September 8 minutes, and took several land‑use actions. It approved a conditional plat for Glen Lakes Commons Phase 2, a conditional use permit (CU2505), and rezoning petitions for Riopelle Properties, EFE, Inc., and the Davis family. It denied the rezoning petition submitted by David Kato of D.R. Horton. All approvals were adopted by a vote of five‑to‑zero except the Riopelle modification, which passed 4‑1.

• Approved agenda (5-0)
• Adopted information packets into evidence (5-0)
• Approved 2026 meeting schedule and September 8 minutes (5-0)
• Approved conditional plat for Glen Lakes Commons Phase 2 (5-0)
• Approved conditional use permit CU2505 (5-0)
• Approved rezoning petition Riopelle Properties LLC (H2526) with modifications (4-1)
• Approved rezoning petition EFE, Inc. (H2532) (5-0)
• Approved rezoning petition Robert L. Davis Jr. & Tonda J. Davis (H2525) (5-0)

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will meet to consider several rezoning petitions and land use variances. The body will also discuss the establishment and expansion of community development districts.

• Rezoning petitions for properties on County Line Road, Riverview Drive, and Spring Hill Drive
• Ordinance to establish GlenLakes Community Development District
• Ordinance to expand boundaries of Waterford Community Development District
• Variance petition for property at 5442 Queen Avenue
• Petition to vacate utility and drainage easements in Tooke Lake Estates

The commissioners adopted the consent agenda and accepted the meeting packet. They approved a variance petition for 5442 Queen Avenue and a petition to vacate easements in Tooke Lake Estates. Several rezoning petitions were either approved or postponed, and two new community development districts were established. All actions were approved unanimously (4-0) with Commissioner Hawkins absent.

• Approved Consent Agenda (unanimous 4-0)
• Approved Variance Petition for 5442 Queen Avenue (Resolution 2025-166, unanimous 4-0)
• Approved Utility Easement Vacate for Tooke Lake Estates (Resolution 2025-167, unanimous 4-0)
• Postponed Gold Dust Farms rezoning hearing to Nov 4, 2025, no further postponements allowed (unanimous 4-0)
• Postponed Arsany 66th Street rezoning (date uncertain) (unanimous 4-0)
• Approved rezoning for Riverview Drive (Resolution 2025-168, unanimous 4-0)
• Approved rezoning for Spring Hill Drive (Resolution 2025-169, unanimous 4-0)
• Approved Ordinance expanding Waterford Community Development District boundaries (Ordinance 2025-11, unanimous 4-0)

Board of County Commissioners Budget Hearing

This is the final budget hearing for Hernando County's FY 2025-26 budget. The Board of County Commissioners will consider resolutions to adopt the final budget, set countywide and Municipal Service Taxing Unit millage rates, approve non-ad valorem assessments, and authorize the Directed Payment Program agreement. Public comments will be heard before adjournment.

• Resolution adopting FY 2025-26 final budget
• Resolution setting FY 2025-26 countywide millage rates
• Resolution setting FY 2025-26 Municipal Service Taxing Unit millage rates
• Resolution setting FY 2025-26 non-ad valorem assessments and budgets for Municipal Service Benefit Units
• FY 2025-26 Directed Payment Program Letter of Agreement and Intergovernmental Transfers Questionnaire

The Board approved the meeting agenda and adopted several resolutions setting FY 2025‑26 countywide millage rates, municipal service taxing unit rates, and non‑ad valorem assessments. It also approved the Directed Payment Program Letter of Agreement and related questionnaire. Finally, the Board adopted the FY 2025‑26 final budget totaling $993,180,713.

• Adopted agenda (motion by Steve Champion, seconded by John Allocco)
• Adopted Resolution No. 2025-162 setting FY 2025‑26 countywide millage rates
• Adopted Resolution No. 2025-163 setting FY 2025‑26 municipal service taxing unit millage rates
• Adopted Resolution No. 2025-164 setting FY 2025‑26 non‑ad valorem assessments and budgets for municipal service benefit units
• Approved staff recommendation for FY 2025‑26 Directed Payment Program Letter of Agreement and Intergovernmental Transfers Questionnaire for Local Provider Participation Fund
• Adopted Resolution No. 2025-165 adopting FY 2025‑26 final budget of $993,180,713

Board of County Commissioners

The Hernando County Board of County Commissioners will consider a pre-suit mediated settlement for a dispute over Fire Station No. 5 construction, a collective bargaining agreement with the firefighters union, and three interlocal agreements to consolidate fire rescue services. The agenda also includes multiple grant ratifications for Hurricane Milton and Helene disaster assistance, contracts for inmate medical management ($230,738) and leachate maintenance ($679,800), and a property purchase for the Clerk of Court building.

• Pre-suit mediated settlement for Fire Station No. 5 construction dispute
• Collective bargaining agreement with Hernando County Professional Firefighters Local 3760
• Three interlocal agreements to consolidate fire rescue services
• Contract for inmate medical management services ($230,738)
• Contract for leachate and gas collection system maintenance ($679,800)

The commissioners adopted the meeting agenda and the full consent agenda covering multiple contracts, grants and resolutions. They voted to approve three interlocal agreements that will consolidate fire‑rescue operations among the county and its cities. The board also passed a budget amendment moving reserve funds to professional services for the Weeki Wachee Preserve Phase I and approved a budget resolution shifting funds for community‑development and HOME programs. Additional actions included appointing two commissioners to the Hernando County Fair Association board and granting a waiver of late fees for a T‑Hangar lease.

• Approved the agenda with changes (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda items F‑1 through F‑16 and F‑18 (5-0)
• Approved three interlocal agreements to consolidate fire‑rescue services (5-0)
• Approved Budget Resolution No. 2025‑161 transferring funds for Weeki Wachee Preserve Phase I (5-0)
• Appointed Commissioners Hawkins and Allocco to the Hernando County Fair Association board (5-0)
• Approved waiver of late fees for William Smith’s T‑Hangar lease (4-1)
• Approved purchase of 924 Hale Avenue for Clerk of Circuit Court building (3-2)
• Approved department name change from Code Enforcement to Code Compliance (5-0)

Board of County Commissioners Budget Hearing

The Board of County Commissioners will hold a public hearing to review the tentative budget and millage rates for fiscal year 2025-26. County Administrator Jeffrey Rogers is scheduled to provide a presentation on these items.

• Presentation of FY 2025-26 Tentative Budget and Tentative Millage Rates

The Board of County Commissioners adopted the updated FY 2025‑26 tentative budget of $993,180,713. They approved the recommended millage rates, setting the County Health rollback rate at 0.0154. A motion to reduce the General Fund budget by 3% from reserves and direct the County Administrator to look for additional cuts was adopted. The Board also set the final public hearing for September 23, 2025 and authorized advertising the notice.

• Adopted agenda (5-0)
• Approved recommended millage rates with Health rollback 0.0154 (5-0)
• Adopted updated tentative budget of $993,180,713 (5-0)
• Approved 3% reduction from reserves and directive to seek further cuts (5-0)
• Adopted final public hearing date September 23, 2025 and authorized notice advertising (5-0)

Board of County Commissioners

The Board will first hold an attorney/client executive session to discuss litigation strategy in the case of Hernando County vs. Hernando County Fair Association. They will then consider consent agenda items including several grant agreements, contracts, and utility agreements, and review a federal disaster supplemental grant application for a runway conversion project at Brooksville-Tampa Bay Regional Airport. Other discussions include surplus property declarations, a structural analysis report for Linda Pedersen Park Observation Tower, and the 2026 county holiday calendar.

• Executive session on litigation strategy in Hernando County vs. Hernando County Fair Association
• Award of workers' compensation claims administration contract to Davies Claims North America ($101,325)
• Award of water main reconstruction contract for Companero Entra Phase 2 ($440,259.09)
• Submittal of application for federal disaster supplemental grant for runway conversion at Brooksville-Tampa Bay Regional Airport
• Declaration of surplus property at 201 West Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd for food bank ground lease

The Board adopted a motion to tear down the existing observation tower at Linda Pedersen Park and fund a new tower through a tourism‑tax bond. It also approved several contracts, surplus‑property declarations, and staff recommendations for grant applications and lease agreements. All motions were adopted with unanimous or near‑unanimous votes.

• Approved agenda (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda (5-0)
• Approved Waller Construction modular housing contract $319,998.90 (5-0)
• Approved staff recommendation for disaster supplemental grant application (5-0)
• Approved deferred loan agreement with Mid Florida Community Services (5-0)
• Declared 201 West Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd property surplus for food‑bank lease (5-0)
• Approved demolition and new tourism‑tax‑bonded observation tower at Linda Pedersen Park (5-0)
• Approved continuation of lease with Community Food Bank for Rise Center (5-0)

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Hernando County Planning & Zoning Commission will hold public hearings on 13 items including four comprehensive plan amendments (CP 1498214 Rolling Rock, CP 1494521 Seville Phase 1, CP 1491789 Woodland Oaks, CP 1494792 Whispering Oaks), a special exception use permit (SE2502), a conditional use permit (CU2504), a master plan revision and rezoning (H2509), and three rezonings (H2522, H2523, H2524). The commission will also approve minutes from March, July, and August 2025 meetings.

• Comprehensive plan amendments: CP 1498214 Rolling Rock, CP 1494521 Seville Phase 1, CP 1491789 Woodland Oaks, CP 1494792 Whispering Oaks
• Special Exception Use Permit SE2502 submitted by Robert Grange
• Conditional Use Permit CU2504 submitted by Blaire Hottinger
• Master Plan Revision and Rezoning H2509 submitted by Granger Development LLC
• Rezoning petitions H2522 (Osborne/Cuevas), H2523 (Merendino/Powell), H2524 (Gulf Key Rentals LLC)

The Planning & Zoning Commission adopted several actions, including approving the staff recommendation for the Seville Phase 1 project. It postponed the Rolling Rock and Master Plan Rezoning items to November 10, 2025, and approved multiple rezoning petitions. The commission also acknowledged the withdrawal of a special exception use permit petition.

• Approved staff recommendation for Seville Phase 1 (4 ayes)
• Postponed Rolling Rock (CP 1498214) to Nov 10, 2025 (4 ayes)
• Approved staff recommendation for rezoning petition H2522 (Osborne & Cuevas) (4 ayes)
• Approved staff recommendation with conditions for rezoning petition H2524 (Gulf Key Rentals) (4 ayes)
• Approved staff recommendation for rezoning petition H2523 (Merendino & Powell) (4 ayes)
• Postponed Master Plan Revision and Rezoning petition H2509 to Nov 10, 2025 (4 ayes)
• Acknowledged withdrawal of special exception use permit petition SE2502 (4 ayes)
• Approved staff recommendation for conditional use permit petition CU2504 (Hottinger) (4 ayes)

Metropolitan Planning Organization

The Hernando-Citrus Metropolitan Planning Organization will consider approving the annual roll-forward amendment to the FY2026-FY2030 Transportation Improvement Program. Consent items include approval of August 7, 2025 meeting minutes, approval of alternate members from the City of Brooksville, and a contract amendment with Kimley-Horn under contract #RG-230033(AP). The meeting is scheduled for September 4, 2025 at 1:30 PM in Lecanto.

• Review and approval of annual roll-forward amendment to FY2026-FY2030 Transportation Improvement Program
• Contract Amendment 1 to Kimley-Horn general planning consultant contract #RG-230033(AP)
• Approval of alternate members from City of Brooksville to MPO Board and Sun Coast Transportation Planning Alliance
• Approval of August 7, 2025 MPO Board meeting minutes

The board adopted the meeting agenda (6‑0) and approved three consent‑agenda items, including alternate members and a contract amendment (7‑0). It then approved the annual roll‑forward amendment to the FY2026‑FY2030 Transportation Improvement Program (7‑0). The meeting was adjourned after a motion passed unanimously (7‑0).

• Adopted meeting agenda (6-0)
• Approved consent agenda items 1‑3: alternate members and contract amendment (7-0)
• Approved annual roll‑forward amendment to FY2026‑FY2030 Transportation Improvement Program (7-0)
• Adjourned meeting (7-0)

Board of County Commissioners

This is a land use meeting where the Board will hold public hearings on several rezoning petitions and easement vacations, and consider a school concurrency agreement for a townhome project. A key discussion item is the consolidation of fire rescue and emergency services with the City of Brooksville.

• School Concurrency Proportionate Share Mitigation Agreement with GTC, LLLP for Rolling Rock Townhomes ($16,319 referenced in backup? not explicit dollar)
• Public hearing for rezoning (H2520) on Lockhart Road by Casey Cane Trustee
• Public hearing for rezoning (H2518) on Jacqueline Road by John P. Shank and Jo Ann Shank
• Public hearing for rezoning (H2514) to establish Public Service Facility Overlay for Withlacoochee River Electric Cooperative (Boy Scouts)
• Documents to effectuate consolidation of Fire Rescue and Emergency Services with City of Brooksville

The commissioners adopted the agenda and consent agenda, and approved four petitions to vacate utility and drainage easements. They denied a rezoning petition for 6191 Lockhart Road and approved three other rezoning petitions. The board also approved a lease agreement to consolidate fire‑rescue and emergency services with the City of Brooksville, adding a right of first refusal.

• Adopted the meeting agenda (unanimous)
• Adopted the consent agenda (unanimous)
• Approved Vacate Utility and Drainage Easement petitions (Res. 2025‑143 to 146) (unanimous)
• Denied rezoning petition for 6191 Lockhart Road (Res. 2025‑147) (unanimous)
• Approved rezoning petitions for Jacqueline Road, Lake Lindsey Road, and public service facility overlay (Res. 2025‑148, 149, 150) (unanimous, except one nay on 150)
• Approved family hardship relief from subdivision regulations (Res. 2025‑151) (unanimous)
• Approved fire‑rescue and emergency services consolidation lease with right of first refusal (unanimous)

Board of County Commissioners

The Board will consider a range of items including a financial services presentation, several consent agenda agreements, and multiple contract awards. Notable contracts include a $497,001 airport taxiway rehabilitation, a $150,000 waste‑tire processing agreement, and a $120,857 engineering change order for septic upgrades. Public hearings will address a traffic‑calming ordinance for Rainbow Woods and a manatee protection zone ordinance. The meeting also covers staffing requests, housing advisory appointments, and other routine approvals.

• Award of $1,800,000 contract for fire and emergency medical supplies (Life Assist, Inc., Bound Tree Medical, LLC, Henry Schein, Inc.)
• Award of $497,001 construction contract for Taxiway D rehabilitation and Taxiway A1 reconstruction at Brooksville‑Tampa Bay Regional Airport
• Award of $150,000 term contract for waste tire management services to Friends Recycling, LLC
• Change Order No. 5 for $120,857 engineering services for septic‑to‑sewer conversion and septic upgrade incentive program
• First public hearing on ordinance creating Rainbow Woods traffic‑calming municipal service benefit unit

The commissioners approved several contracts, including a $1.8 million medical‑supplies agreement for fire and emergency services and a $497,001 taxiway rehabilitation contract at Brooksville‑Tampa Bay Regional Airport. They also approved the renaming of the Hexam Water Treatment Plant to the Mark K. Morgan Regional Water Treatment Facility and an ordinance creating the Rainbow Woods traffic‑calming unit. A motion to deny the Manatee Protection Zone ordinance was defeated, and the FY 2026 water‑grant agreement was tabled until September 9 2025.

• Approved renaming of Hexam Water Treatment Plant to Mark K. Morgan Regional Water Treatment Facility (5‑0)
• Approved $1.8 million contract for medical supplies for fire and emergency services (5‑0)
• Approved $497,001 contract to Superior Asphalt for taxiway rehabilitation at Brooksville‑Tampa Bay Regional Airport (5‑0)
• Approved Ordinance No. 2025‑10 creating Rainbow Woods Traffic Calming Municipal Service Benefit Unit (5‑0)
• Defeated motion to deny Manatee Protection Zone ordinance; directed staff to survey residents (2‑3)
• Tabled FY 2026 Project Grant Agreement with Withlacoochee Regional Water Supply Authority to September 9 2025 (5‑0)
• Approved Consent Agenda items G‑2, G‑4‑G‑15, G‑17 (Resolution 2025‑140 and Budget 2025‑141) (5‑0)
• Approved real‑estate purchase contracts and additional street‑light installation (Items O‑1 through O‑3) (5‑0)

Board of County Commissioners

The Hernando County Board of County Commissioners will consider awarding a $1.2 million construction contract for a sidewalk project on Linden Drive and authorizing settlements in opioid litigation. The agenda includes a public hearing on amended fire service certificates, budget transfers for medical insurance, and multiple sole-source purchases for traffic equipment.

• Authorization for county attorney to execute settlement participation agreements with nine generic opioid manufacturers
• Award of $1,202,741.20 construction agreement to Augustine Construction for Linden Drive sidewalk project
• Sole-source purchase of traffic signal cabinets from Econolite Control Products for $123,321
• Public hearing on amended ordinance for Certificates of Public Convenience and Necessity (COPCNs)
• Presentation on Phase 1 objectives for Hernando County Public Safety Training Facility

The Hernando County Board adopted the FY 2024‑25 budget, including fund transfers for medical insurance. It approved a $1,202,741.20 construction agreement for a sidewalk project and several sole‑source purchases for traffic equipment. The Board also approved a housing contribution for The Palms at Spring Hill and a resolution congratulating Habitat for Humanity. Additionally, the Board agreed to draft a sales‑tax referendum resolution for public safety in 2026.

• Adopted FY 2024‑25 budget (Budget Resolutions Nos. 2025‑138 & 2025‑139) (5‑0)
• Approved $1,202,741.20 sidewalk construction contract with Augustine Construction (5‑0)
• Approved sole source purchase of traffic signal cabinets $123,321.00 from Econolite (5‑0)
• Approved sole source purchase of traffic cameras $53,328.00 from Transportation Control Systems (5‑0)
• Approved Change Order No. 3 for mowing services $120,000.00 with JDMF (5‑0)
• Approved staff recommendation for The Palms at Spring Hill housing contribution (5‑0)
• Approved Habitat for Humanity congratulatory resolution (4‑1)
• Approved Consent Agenda items G‑1‑G‑5, G‑7‑G‑16 (Budget Resolution No. 2025‑136) (5‑0)

Planning & Zoning Commission

The commission will hold public hearings to consider several rezoning petitions and special exception use permits. The meeting includes reviews of specific project sites and petitions from both private entities and Hernando County.

• Rezoning petition by Society Hill Capital Partner LLC (H2420)
• Rezoning petition by Hernando County on behalf of YouThrive (H2530)
• Conditional Use Permit petition by Robert Grange (SE2502)
• Special Exception Use Permit petitions by Old Florida Forever LLC, Cynthia Tarapani, Chinwendu Calis Nnagbo, and Joseph and Sonja Regan
• Rezoning petitions by Ady Garcia Rabeiro and Samuel Medina Rivera (H2519) and Casey Cane (H2520)

The Planning & Zoning Commission approved its agenda and the agenda packets as evidence. It postponed the Rolling Rock and Seville Phase 1 rezoning items to September 8, 2025. It denied the rezoning petition submitted by Society Hill Capital Partner LLC (H2420) and approved several special‑exception permits and a rezoning petition for Ady Garcia Rabeiro (H2519).

• Approved meeting agenda (4‑0)
• Adopted agenda packets as evidence (4‑0)
• Postponed Rolling Rock rezoning to Sep 8 2025 (4‑0)
• Denied rezoning petition Society Hill Capital (H2420) (4‑0)
• Approved Special Exception SE2506 (Old Florida Forever) (4‑0)
• Approved Special Exception SE2508 (Cynthia Tarapani) (4‑0)
• Denied Special Exception SE2510 (Regan) (3‑1)
• Approved rezoning petition H2519 (Ady Garcia Rabeiro) (4‑0)

Value Adjustment Board

The Value Adjustment Board is holding an organizational meeting to establish leadership and legal counsel for the 2025 season. The board will appoint special magistrates for property valuation and exemption petitions and review administrative procedures.

• Resolution to increase petition filing fee to $50
• Ratification of Holly E. Cosby as legal counsel
• Appointment of Special Magistrates for exemption, real property, and tangible personal property petitions
• Approval of Special Magistrate contracts
• Approval of telephonic hearing policies

Metropolitan Planning Organization

The Hernando-Citrus Metropolitan Planning Organization will meet to review the minutes from June 5, 2025. The board will receive a presentation on the Draft Citrus County FY 2026-FY 2035 Transit Development Plan.

• Presentation on the Draft Citrus County FY 2026-FY 2035 Transit Development Plan by Benesch & Associates
• Approval of June 5, 2025, meeting minutes

The MPO Board adopted the meeting agenda and approved the June 5, 2025 minutes, each by a 6‑0 vote. The Board decided to issue a purchase order for traffic counts at 71 locations in Citrus County. By consensus the Board agreed the county attorney need not attend every meeting. The meeting was adjourned by a 7‑0 vote.

• Adopt agenda (6-0)
• Approve June 5, 2025 minutes (6-0)
• Issue purchase order for traffic counts at 71 Citrus County locations (no vote recorded)
• Agree attorney attendance not required each meeting (consensus)
• Adjourn meeting (7-0)

Board of County Commissioners

The Board is holding a Land Use Meeting to decide on several rezoning petitions and a special exception permit for a community center. The body will also discuss a joint meeting request with the City of Brooksville regarding the Brooksville Fire Department.

• Rezoning petitions for properties on Wiscon Road, Lovebird Lane/Raley Road, Citrus Way, Yellow Frog Avenue, Chambord Street, Commercial Way, County Line Road, and Cortez Boulevard
• Special Exception Use Permit for a community center submitted by Unitarian Universalist Church in the Pines
• Appeal of administrative determination for nonconforming use at 5025 Emerson Road
• Release of maintenance bond for Sunset Landing and performance bond for Caldera Phase 3 and 4
• Discussion on joint meeting with City of Brooksville regarding Brooksville Fire Department

The Board adopted the agenda and declined a joint meeting with Brooksville on fire services. It approved the release of a maintenance bond for Sunset Landing and a performance bond for Caldera Phase 3‑4. Several rezoning petitions were approved, while a special‑exception permit for a community center was denied.

• Adopted agenda with changes (unanimous)
• Declined to hold joint Brooksville fire‑department meeting (consensus)
• Released Maintenance Bond for Sunset Landing (unanimous)
• Released Performance Bond for Caldera Phase 3‑4 (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution designating Administrative Official (unanimous)
• Adopted informational packet as evidence (unanimous)
• Denied Special Exception Use Permit for community center (unanimous)
• Approved rezoning petitions for Wiscon Road, Lovebird/Laley, Citrus Way, Yellow Frog Ave, Chambord St, and others (unanimous)

Board of County Commissioners

The Hernando County Board of County Commissioners will convene a Strategic Plan Meeting to discuss and draft the county's strategic plan. The meeting is scheduled for 9:30 A.M. on July 31, 2025, at the Hernando County Utilities Department.

• Strategic Plan Meeting to draft the county's strategic plan
• County Administrator Jeffrey Rogers to lead the forum
• Meeting location: Hernando County Utilities Department, 15365 Cortez Boulevard
• Next regular meeting scheduled for August 12, 2025, at 9:00 A.M.

The Board adopted the agenda with a 4‑0 vote (Hawkins, Campbell, Allocco, Amsler). The motion was moved by Commissioner John Allocco and seconded by Commissioner Ryan Amsler. The remainder of the meeting consisted of discussion on the county's strategic plan, with no additional formal actions taken.

• Agenda approved (4-0 vote; Hawkins, Campbell, Allocco, Amsler)
• No other substantive decisions made

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will consider several construction contracts and budget realignments. The meeting includes a public hearing on an unsafe building appeal and the approval of an inclusionary housing incentive policy.

• Construction contract for Powell Road bridge resurfacing to Goodwin Brothers Construction, Inc. for $1,769,229.67
• Approval of Hernando County Inclusionary Housing Incentive Policy
• Construction contract for Hermosa West Lift Station Rehabilitation to Deeb Construction & Development Co. for $482,258.04
• Appeal of Notice of Unsafe Building for property at 3273 Mangrove Drive
• Discussion regarding proposed maximum millage rates for FY 2025-2026

The commissioners adopted the FY 2025 budget amendment (Resolution No. 2025-128) and approved a rollback of the maximum millage rate to 6.1650. They also approved several construction contracts totaling over $2.5 million and adopted the Inclusionary Housing Incentive Policy. Additional appointments to advisory committees were confirmed.

• Approved FY 2025 Budget Resolution No. 2025-128 (adopted, mover Steve Champion, seconder Jerry Campbell, AYES: Hawkins, Campbell, Allocco, Amsler, Champion)
• Approved maximum millage rate rollback to 6.1650 (adopted, mover Steve Champion, seconder Ryan Amsler, AYES: Hawkins, Campbell, Allocco, Amsler, Champion)
• Approved award of $1,769,229.67 contract to Goodwin Brothers Construction for Powell Road Bridge resurfacing (adopted, mover Steve Champion, seconder Ryan Amsler)
• Approved award of $237,388.00 contract to Hartman Civil Construction for Ayers Road stormwater project (adopted, mover Steve Champion, seconder Ryan Amsler)
• Approved award of $258,642.40 contract to Kamminga & Roodvoets for Old Spring Lake Road embankment (adopted, mover Steve Champion, seconder Ryan Amsler)
• Approved Inclusionary Housing Incentive Policy (adopted, mover Ryan Amsler, seconder John Allocco)
• Approved appointment of Monty Floyd to Library Advisory Committee (adopted, mover Steve Champion, seconder Brian Hawkins)
• Approved appointment of Lucas Johns to Waterways Advisory Committee (adopted, mover Jerry Campbell, seconder John Allocco)

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Hernando County Planning & Zoning Commission will hold public hearings on a comprehensive plan amendment for Crystal Waters, multiple conditional use permits, a special exception, and several rezoning petitions. These items could change land use and development rules in the county.

• CP 1492158 Crystal Waters (comprehensive plan amendment)
• Conditional Use Permit CU2503 (Jakub Kusnierz)
• Conditional Use Permit SE2502 (Robert Grange)
• Special Exception SE2505 (Aliviya Rose Manor LLC)
• Master Plan Revision H2509 (Granger Development LLC)

The Planning & Zoning Commission adopted a modified agenda and approved several staff‑recommended items. It approved the Crystal Waters comprehensive plan amendment, conditional use permits for Jakub Kusnierz and Aliviya Rose Manor (with conditions), and rezoning petitions for Karen Leveritt TTEE and John and JoAnn Shank. The commission postponed the conditional use permit for Robert Grange to August 11, 2025, the master‑plan revision for Granger Development to September 8, 2025, and the rezoning petition for William Bourguignon to an unspecified date. It also approved the Boy Scouts PSFOD petition with staff‑approved modifications by a 3‑2 vote.

• Approved CP 1492158 Crystal Waters (5-0)
• Approved Conditional Use Permit for Jakub Kusnierz (5-0)
• Tabled Conditional Use Permit for Robert Grange until Aug 11, 2025 (5-0)
• Approved Special Exception Use Permit for Aliviya Rose Manor LLC with conditions (5-0)
• Approved Rezoning Petition for Karen B. Leveritt TTEE (5-0)
• Approved Rezoning Petition for John P. Shank and JoAnn Shank (5-0)
• Postponed Master Plan Revision Petition for Granger Development LLC to Sep 8, 2025 (5-0)
• Approved PSFOD Petition for Greater Tampa Bay Area Council Boy Scouts with modifications (3-2)

Board of County Commissioners Budget Workshop

The Board of County Commissioners holds a budget workshop to review the recommended FY 2025-26 budget and proposed budgets from the Tax Collector, Property Appraiser, Supervisor of Elections, Clerk of Circuit Court, and Sheriff. No votes are taken; the session is for discussion and information.

• Presentation of FY 2025-26 Recommended Budget (item 16133)
• Presentation of Tax Collector’s Office FY 2025-26 Proposed Budget (16134)
• Presentation of Property Appraiser’s Office FY 2025-26 Proposed Budget (16135)
• Presentation of Supervisor of Elections Office FY 2025-26 Proposed Budget (16136)
• Presentation of Sheriff’s Office FY 2025-26 Proposed Budget (16138)

The Board approved the workshop agenda after a motion by Commissioner Amsler. The motion passed with five votes in favor and no recorded opposition. No other substantive actions were taken during the session.

• Agenda adopted (5-0)

Board of County Commissioners

The Hernando County Board will consider several procurement items, including a $35,437,700 contract with Carr & Collier, LLC for a Glen Water Reclamation Facility upgrade. Other items include a $4,963,914 contract for utilities improvements, a $207,938 library master plan task order, and several solid waste and assessment resolutions. The meeting also features public hearings on a zoning ordinance amendment and solid waste assessment changes.

• Award of $35,437,700 contract to Carr & Collier, LLC for Glen Water Reclamation Facility upgrade
• Award of $4,963,914.27 contract to Goodwin Bros. Construction for Wiscon Facilities Improvement Project
• Approval of $207,938 task order with Kimley‑Horn for Library Master Plan budget amendment
• Ordinance amendment to Public Service Facility Overlay District regulations (Appendix A, Article IV, Section 11)
• Resolution increasing annual solid waste collection assessments for Southwest Hernando County

The commissioners adopted several major contracts, including a $35.4 million water‑reclamation plant upgrade and a $4.96 million utilities improvement project. They also approved the library master‑plan task order and solid‑waste assessment resolutions. The board directed staff to draft an interlocal fire‑protection agreement with the City of Brooksville and ratified the airport grant for Taxiway D and A1 improvements.

• Approved award of contract to Carr & Collier, LLC for Glen Water Reclamation Facility upgrade ($35,437,700) (5‑0)
• Approved award of construction contract to Goodwin Bros. for Wiscon Facilities Improvement ($4,963,914.27) (5‑0)
• Approved task order to Kimley‑Horn for Library Master Plan ($207,938) (5‑0)
• Approved Resolution No. 2025‑121 increasing solid‑waste assessment rates (5‑0)
• Approved Resolution No. 2025‑122 keeping solid‑waste rates flat, $15 convenience fee (5‑0)
• Approved ratification of Airport Grant Application for Taxiway D and A1 project (5‑0)
• Approved staff directive to draft Interlocal Fire Protection Agreement with City of Brooksville (5‑0)
• Approved Consent Agenda Items F‑1 to F‑12 (Resolution No. 2025‑120) (5‑0)

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will review several rezoning petitions and a comprehensive plan amendment. The meeting includes public hearings on property use changes and a request for family hardship relief from subdivision regulations.

• Small Scale Comprehensive Plan Amendment Petition by Cabot Citrus OpCo, LLC (CPAM2501)
• Rezoning petition for property on Hebron Church Road (H2513)
• Rezoning petitions for properties on Cecil Court, Square Stone Street, Evening Star Avenue, Sunshine Grove Road, and Treiman Boulevard
• Master Plan Revision and Rezoning Petition for property on Elgin Boulevard (H2478)
• Family Hardship Relief petition from subdivision regulations submitted by Gary J. McBee and Valerie A. McBee

The Hernando County Board of County Commissioners approved its agenda and consent agenda. It adopted staff recommendations to rezone several parcels, to eliminate short‑term rental opportunities, and to grant family‑hardship relief from subdivision regulations. The Board also concurred with the County Attorney’s request to make plat approvals an administrative function and designated Development Services Planning Director Omar DePablo as the approving official.

• Approved agenda (ayes: Hawkins, Campbell, Allocco, Amsler)
• Approved consent agenda (ayes: Hawkins, Campbell, Allocco, Amsler)
• Adopted rezoning Resolution No. 2025-114 (ayes: Hawkins, Campbell, Amsler; nay: Allocco)
• Approved rezoning Resolution No. 2025-115 with 25‑ft setback reduction (ayes: Hawkins, Campbell, Allocco, Amsler)
• Approved Resolution No. 2025-118 adding language to eliminate short‑term rentals (ayes: Hawkins, Campbell, Allocco, Amsler)
• Approved Resolution No. 2025-119 granting family hardship relief from subdivision rules (ayes: Hawkins, Campbell, Allocco, Amsler)
• Concurred to make plat approvals administrative and designate Omar DePablo as approving officer (consensus)
• Approved multiple other rezoning staff recommendations (ayes: Hawkins, Campbell, Allocco, Amsler)

Board of County Commissioners Budget Hearing

The Hernando County Board of County Commissioners holds a budget hearing to consider a resolution setting the FY 2025-26 non-ad valorem assessment for the Local Provider Participation Fund. A budget workshop follows the hearing. No other substantive items are on the agenda.

• Public hearing on Resolution Setting FY 2025-26 Non-Ad Valorem Assessment for Local Provider Participation Fund (item 16023)

The Hernando County Board of County Commissioners adopted the meeting agenda. The board also adopted Resolution No. 2025‑111, setting the FY 2025‑26 non‑ad valorem assessment for the Local Provider Participation Fund. No public comments were recorded. The meeting adjourned at 1:50 p.m.

• Approved agenda (ayes: Campbell, Allocco, Champion, Amsler; absent: Hawkins)
• Approved Resolution No. 2025‑111 setting FY 2025‑26 non‑ad valorem assessment for Local Provider Participation Fund (ayes: Campbell, Allocco, Champion, Amsler; absent: Hawkins)

Board of County Commissioners Budget Workshop

The Hernando County Board of County Commissioners will hold a budget workshop to review proposed fiscal year 2025-26 budgets for the Utilities, Solid Waste, and Fleet departments. The meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, June 24, 2025, at 1:30 P.M. in the John Law Ayers Commission Chambers.

• Review of proposed FY 2025-26 budgets for Utilities, Solid Waste, and Fleet departments
• Entry of proof of publication into the record
• Upcoming land use meeting scheduled for July 1, 2025
• Next regular meeting scheduled for July 8, 2025

The Board adopted the meeting agenda after a motion by Commissioner John Allocco and a second by Commissioner Steve Champion. Commissioners Campbell, Allocco, Amsler, and Champion voted in favor; Chairman Brian Hawkins was absent. No citizens offered comments. The meeting adjourned at 3:15 p.m.

• Approved agenda (ayes: Campbell, Allocco, Amsler, Champion)

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will discuss updates to code enforcement procedures and fee schedules. The meeting includes various contract awards for demolition and facility services, as well as aviation lease agreements.

• Ordinance to amend code enforcement procedures to reduce costs
• Resolution to amend Code Enforcement Department fee schedule
• Contract with Cross Construction Services, Inc. for tower demolition ($67,100.00)
• Increased expenditure for Lamphier Company facility services ($190,000.00)
• Website software services contract with GHD Services, Inc. ($62,207.10)

The Board adopted the agenda and proclaimed June 27, 2025 as National Post‑Traumatic Stress Disorder Awareness Day. It denied a request to forgive a public‑nuisance abatement lien on 12403 Snowy Egret Avenue and approved an ordinance and a resolution to amend code‑enforcement procedures and fee schedules. The Board also approved appointments, a settlement of a civil restitution lien, and the FY 2025 budget resolution recognizing state aid to libraries.

• Adopted Resolution proclaiming June 27, 2025 as National PTSD Awareness Day (4‑0)
• Denied request to forgive public nuisance abatement lien for 12403 Snowy Egret Ave (4‑0)
• Approved Ordinance No. 2025-06 amending code enforcement procedures (4‑0)
• Approved Resolution No. 2025-109 amending code enforcement fee schedule (4‑0)
• Approved appointment of Keith Kolasa to Hernando County Delegation on Government Efficiency (DOGE) (4‑0)
• Approved settlement of civil restitution lien against Bobby Dwayne Graham (4‑0)
• Approved Budget Resolution No. 2025-110 recognizing FY 2025 state aid to libraries (4‑0)
• Approved award of $67,100 demolition contract for Port Authority and Linda Pedersen Park Observation Tower (consensus)

Board of County Commissioners

This is a strategic plan meeting of the Hernando County Board of County Commissioners. The agenda is mostly procedural, with the sole substantive item being a forum led by the County Administrator to review Phase I data and begin drafting the strategic plan. No votes on ordinances, rezonings, or contracts are scheduled.

• Commissioner Forum I: Phase I Data Discussion & Drafting Strategic Plan (Agenda Item 16006)

The Board approved the meeting agenda unanimously. The Commissioners reached consensus to adopt a draft Vision Statement for Hernando County, a draft Mission Statement, and a set of draft Goals covering economic opportunity, education, public safety, natural resources, and civic engagement. Public comments were received and noted. The meeting adjourned at 2:25 p.m.

• Adopted meeting agenda (ayes: Hawkins, Campbell, Allocco, Amsler; absent: Champion)
• Board consensus to adopt draft Vision Statement: "Hernando County: Rich in History, Inspired by Our Natural Resources, Focused on Creating a Safe Environment of Opportunity."
• Board consensus to adopt draft Mission Statement: "Our Mission is to Provide Essential Services and Community Support Ensuring Public Safety and Fostering Transparent Communication and Civic Engagement for the Wellbeing of all Hernando County Residents."
• Board consensus to adopt draft Goals with themes: Economic Opportunity, Education Excellence and Workforce Development, Commitment to Public Safety, Stewardship of Natural Resources, Enhance Quality of Life Through Civic Engagement

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will review several high-value contracts and road safety resolutions. The meeting includes public hearings on fire rescue assessment rates and subdivision hardship relief.

• Award of recycling processing contract to Waste Management, Inc., of Florida for $499,500.00
• Change order for Vector Fleet Management, LLC parts store for $535,000.00
• Contract amendment for landfill leachate and gas collection maintenance for $121,320.00
• Resolution to designate Richloam Clay Sink Road as No Thru Trucks Route with a 20 MPH speed limit
• Public hearing on amending Non-Ad Valorem Assessment Rates for Fire Rescue Services

The Hernando County Board adopted numerous items, including a $499,500 term contract for recycling processing with Waste Management, Inc. It also approved the agenda, consent agenda, a 5.75% fire‑rescue assessment rate, and several budget resolutions. Additional actions included waiving interest on a restitution lien and designating Richloam Clay Sink Road as a No‑Thru Trucks route with a 20 mph speed limit.

• Approved agenda with changes (adopted) – AYES: Hawkins, Campbell, Allocco, Amsler, Champion
• Approved consent agenda (Resolutions 2025-098, 2025-099) (adopted) – AYES: Hawkins, Campbell, Allocco, Amsler, Champion
• Adopted 5.75% non‑ad valorem assessment rate for fire‑rescue services (adopted) – AYES: Hawkins, Campbell, Allocco; NAYS: Amsler, Champion
• Approved hardship relief petition (Resolution 2025-100) (adopted) – AYES: Hawkins, Campbell, Allocco, Amsler, Champion
• Waived $10,564.34 interest on $12,000 restitution lien (adopted) – AYES: Hawkins, Campbell, Allocco, Amsler, Champion
• Approved budget resolution recognizing Duke Energy Foundation grant (Resolution 2025-101) (adopted) – AYES: Hawkins, Campbell, Allocco, Amsler, Champion
• Approved term contract to Waste Management, Inc. for recycling processing ($499,500) (adopted) – AYES: Hawkins, Campbell, Allocco, Amsler, Champion
• Adopted resolution designating Richloam Clay Sink Road as No‑Thru Trucks route and 20 mph speed limit (adopted) – AYES: Hawkins, Campbell, Allocco, Amsler, Champion

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Hernando County Planning and Zoning Commission will hold public hearings on eight rezoning petitions and five subdivision plat applications. Unified agenda items include plats for Lake Hideaway Phase 1 Pods E-H, Nichols/Oakview Woods, Emerald Creek Phase 2, Somerset Bay Phase 2, and Spring Hill Multi-Commercial. Standard agenda items include rezonings from Southern Valley Homes, Arsany 66th Street, Sunny Pines of Hernando, Lance Lowery, Meridien Development, Alton B. Wingate, Britton and Kayla Cox, and Jorge Sabater.

• Rezoning petition by Southern Valley Homes, LLC (H2471)
• Rezoning petition by Arsany 66th Street, LLC (H2501)
• Subdivision plat for Lake Hideaway Phase 1 Pods E, F, G, & H
• Subdivision plat for Emerald Creek Phase 2
• Rezoning petition by Meridien Development LLC (H2482)

The commission approved the meeting agenda and adopted the May 12 minutes. It approved multiple rezoning petitions with modified conditions or staff recommendations. The rezoning petition from Sunny Pines of Hernando LLC was defeated. All other listed rezoning items were approved.

• Agenda with changes adopted (5-0) – AYES: Birren, David, Holmes, Fulford, Noe
• Unified agenda adopted (5-0) – AYES: Birren, David, Holmes, Fulford, Noe
• Emerald Creek Phase 2 staff recommendation approved (5-0) – AYES: Birren, David, Holmes, Fulford, Noe
• Southern Valley Homes rezoning (H2471) approved with modified conditions (5-0) – AYES: Birren, David, Holmes, Fulford, Noe
• Arsany 66th Street rezoning (H2501) approved staff recommendation (3-2) – AYES: David, Holmes, Noe; NAYES: Birren, Fulford
• Sunny Pines of Hernando rezoning (H2507) defeated (2-3) – AYES: Holmes, Fulford; NAYES: Birren, David, Noe
• Lance Lowery rezoning (H2481) approved staff recommendation (5-0) – AYES: Birren, David, Holmes, Fulford, Noe
• Meridien Development rezoning (H2482) approved with modified conditions (3-2) – AYES: Birren, Holmes, Noe; NAYES: David, Fulford

Metropolitan Planning Organization

The Hernando/Citrus Metropolitan Planning Organization will hold a public hearing to adopt the draft FY 2026-FY2030 Transportation Improvement Program. The board will also consider grant award agreements for transportation disadvantaged services in Citrus and Hernando Counties.

• Public hearing for the FY 2026-FY2030 Transportation Improvement Program (TIP)-Draft
• Resolutions 2025-3 and 2025-4 regarding FY 2026 Grant Award Agreements from the Florida Commission for the Transportation Disadvantaged
• FDOT presentation on High Friction Surface Treatment for Intersections

The Hernando‑Citrus MPO Board approved its agenda and the May 1, 2025 meeting minutes. It adopted the FY2026‑FY2030 Transportation Improvement Program and approved Resolutions 2025‑3 and 2025‑4, authorizing FY2026 grant agreements for Citrus and Hernado Counties. The board also approved out‑of‑state travel for the MPO Executive Director to attend the AMPO conference. No citizen comments were received.

• Approved agenda (7‑0)
• Approved May 1, 2025 meeting minutes (7‑0)
• Adopted FY2026‑FY2030 Transportation Improvement Program (7‑0)
• Approved Resolutions 2025‑3 and 2025‑4 and authorized FY2026 grant agreements (7‑0)
• Approved out‑of‑state travel for Mr. Esposito to AMPO conference (7‑0)

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will discuss the Five-Year Capital Improvement Plan for FY 2026 through FY 2030. The meeting also includes land-use petitions and the ratification of a rezoning denial.

• Discussion of Five-Year Capital Improvement Plan for FY 2026 - FY 2030
• Resolution ratifying denial of rezoning petition by NVR, Inc. for property on Cortez Boulevard/State Road 50
• Petition by Jumper Loop Project, LLC to vacate rights-of-way in Silver Hills Subdivision
• Petition by Justin McMann and Hunter McMann to vacate utility and drainage easements in Royal Highlands
• Approval of construction drawing time extension for Oak Hill Estates

The Board adopted its agenda and the consent agenda, which included a resolution denying the rezoning petition submitted by NVR, Inc. on behalf of Banc Development Limited and Emerson Capital Group, LLC. The Board also approved an informational packet as evidence and adopted staff recommendations to vacate a right‑of‑way for the Jumper Loop Project and to vacate utility and drainage easements for Justin and Hunter McMann. All actions were recorded as adopted.

• Adopted agenda (5-0 vote)
• Denied rezoning petition for Cortez Blvd/State Road 50 (Resolution 2025-095) (5-0 vote)
• Adopted informational packet as evidence (5-0 vote)
• Approved staff recommendation to vacate rights‑of‑way for Jumper Loop Project, LLC (adopted)
• Approved staff recommendation to vacate utility and drainage easements for Justin and Hunter McMann (adopted)

Board of County Commissioners

The Board will decide on a resolution accepting a $10.5 million term loan from TD Equipment Finance, Inc., for vehicle and equipment purchases. Other action items include awarding contracts for disaster debris monitoring ($10.5M), an AI implementation plan ($320,000), and playground equipment ($253,372.95). Commissioners will also discuss possible property acquisition for flood relief in the Ridge Manor area and options for Chinsegut Hill Retreat and Conference Center.

• Resolution for $10.5M term loan for fleet replacement program
• Award of $10.5M disaster debris monitoring contract to Thompson Consulting Services and Tetra Tech
• Award of $320,000 sole-source AI implementation plan contract with SwiftGov for Planning Department
• Purchase and installation of playground equipment at Alfred A. McKethan Pine Island Park ($253,372.95)
• Discussion on possible property acquisition for flood relief in East Hernando County/Ridge Manor area

The Board adopted a loan agreement and non‑ad valorem revenue note for the county fleet replacement program. It approved the FY 2024‑25 budget realignment for the Transit Department and denied a request to forgive interest fees for James Richard Baker, Jr. Several contracts were approved, including a $10.5 million disaster debris monitoring agreement and an AI implementation contract for the Planning Department.

• Approved loan agreement and non‑ad valorem revenue note for fleet replacement (Resolution 2025‑093) (5‑0)
• Approved FY 2024‑25 budget realignment for Transit Department (Resolution 2025‑094) (5‑0)
• Denied request to forgive interest fees for James Richard Baker, Jr. (5‑0)
• Approved $10.5 M term contracts to Thompson Consulting Services and Tetra Tech for disaster debris monitoring (5‑0)
• Approved $320,000 AI implementation contract with Quantum Partners (SwiftGov) (5‑0)
• Approved $290,903.04 contract with Goodwin Brothers for Solid Waste West Collection Center improvement (5‑0)
• Approved ParkMobile automated parking management contract for county parks (5‑0)
• Approved $190,502.86 contribution in aid of construction with Withlacoochee River Electric Cooperative for Tax Collector Building (5‑0)

Board of County Commissioners

The board will consider awarding a $104.9 million contract for curbside residential solid waste and recycling collection services. Other major items include a public hearing on a fertilizer ordinance to reduce nutrient pollution, an amendment for fire station prototypes, and approval of a housing equity plan. The consent agenda includes numerous routine items.

• Award of $104,870,552.64 contract to Coastal Waste & Recycling, Inc. for curbside solid waste and recycling
• Public hearing on ordinance regulating fertilizer use (nitrogen/phosphorus)
• Amendment No. 2 to construction contract for Fire Station No. 15 prototypes ($8,660,404)
• Request for easement and MOU with Duke Energy for solar field at Lake Townsen Park
• Approval of Housing Equity Plan

The Board adopted the agenda with added items, including a resolution ending the drought emergency. It approved a $104,870,552.64 contract with Coastal Waste & Recycling for curbside residential solid waste and recycling collection. Several other contracts and amendments were also approved or denied during the meeting.

• Agenda adopted with changes (5-0 vote)
• Resolution ending drought emergency adopted (vote not recorded)
• Approved $104,870,552.64 solid waste contract with Coastal Waste & Recycling (5-0 vote)
• Approved amendment to HDR Engineering contract for animal services renovation (5-0 vote)
• Denied amendment to ITI Digital contract (adopted motion)
• Approved Ordinance No. 2025-05 staff recommendation (5-0 vote)
• Approved $3,031,988.04 contract with Deeb Construction for pumping station upgrade (5-0 vote)
• Approved $78,833.84 amendment to HDR Engineering contract for animal services project (5-0 vote)

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Hernando County Planning & Zoning Commission will hold public hearings on several rezoning petitions, special exception use permits, and a comprehensive plan amendment. Key items include rezoning requests from Shady Oaks Project, Cabot Citrus OpCo, Meritage Homes, and others, as well as a plan amendment by Cabot Citrus OpCo.

• Rezoning petition by Cabot Citrus OpCo LLC (H2513) and companion comprehensive plan amendment (CPAM2501)
• Rezoning petition by Meritage Homes of Florida, Inc. (H2478)
• Special Exception Use Permit by Unitarian Universalist Church in the Pines (SE2414)
• Rezoning petition by Shady Oaks Project, LLC (H2515)
• Rezoning petitions by Francisco Herrera (H2476), Mavaro LLC (H2503), and others

The Planning & Zoning Commission approved the meeting agenda and adopted the information packets as evidence. It denied the Special Exception Use Permit petition for the Unitarian Universalist Church in the Pines (SE2414) and approved the Special Exception petition for James H. Haney (SE2503). The board also approved staff recommendations on several rezoning petitions, while denying the Meritage Homes rezoning request.

• Denied Special Exception Use Permit for Unitarian Universalist Church (5-0)
• Approved Special Exception Use Permit for James H. Haney (4-1)
• Approved rezoning of Shady Oaks Project, LLC (4-0)
• Approved Comprehensive Plan Amendment for Cabot Citrus OpCo (4-0)
• Approved rezoning of Cabot Citrus OpCo (H2513) after pause (4-0)
• Denied rezoning petition for Meritage Homes of Florida, Inc. (2-2, motion defeated)
• Approved rezoning of Francisco Herrera (4-0)
• Approved rezoning of Mavaro, LLC (4-0)

Board of County Commissioners

The Hernando County Board of County Commissioners will hold public hearings on three rezoning petitions (Broad Street/US 41, Linden Drive, and Cortez Boulevard/State Road 50), an easement vacation, and a hardship relief request. The board will also review the budgets for the Facilities Department and Chinsegut Hill Retreat and Conference Center, and consider consent agenda items including a final plat and bond releases.

• Public hearing: Rezoning of property on Cortez Boulevard/State Road 50 (H2453) by NVR, Inc.
• Public hearing: Rezoning of property on Broad Street a/k/a U.S. Highway 41 (H2479) by Rick Blount & Company
• Public hearing: Rezoning of property on Linden Drive (H2468) by Muad Saeed/Hamza Capital
• Review of budgets for Hernando County Facilities Department and Chinsegut Hill Retreat and Conference Center
• Notice of intent to issue mining plan approval for Florida Rock Industries' Brooksville Quarry

The Board adopted the meeting agenda and consent agenda unanimously. It approved several rezoning petitions, including a Broad Street property with architectural changes and a Linden Drive property, while denying a rezoning petition for a Cortez Boulevard/State Road 50 property. The Board also approved a staff recommendation for a family hardship relief petition and directed staff to research a partnership for the Chinsegut Hill Retreat and Conference Center.

• Approved agenda (ayes: Hawkins, Campbell, Allocco, Amsler, Champion)
• Approved consent agenda (ayes: Hawkins, Campbell, Allocco, Amsler, Champion)
• Approved informational packet as evidence (ayes: Hawkins, Campbell, Allocco, Amsler, Champion)
• Approved rezoning with architectural changes for Broad Street (U.S. Highway 41) property (Resolution No. 2025-081) (ayes: Hawkins, Campbell, Allocco, Amsler, Champion)
• Approved rezoning for Linden Drive property (Resolution No. 2025-082) (ayes: Hawkins, Campbell, Allocco, Amsler, Champion)
• Approved staff recommendation for family hardship relief petition (Resolution No. 2025-083) (ayes: Hawkins, Campbell, Allocco, Amsler, Champion)
• Denied rezoning petition for Cortez Boulevard / State Road 50 property (ayes: Hawkins, Campbell, Allocco, Amsler, Champion)
• Board consensus to direct staff to research partnership for Chinsegut Hill Retreat and Conference Center (no formal vote recorded)

Metropolitan Planning Organization

The Hernando/Citrus Metropolitan Planning Organization will consider approving the List of Priority Projects (LOPP) for FY2026-FY2030, which sets regional transportation funding priorities. The board also will vote on two revisions to the Unified Planning Work Program (UPWP), including transferring consultant funds to salaries and recognizing additional federal funding. Other action items include renewing members for the Citizens Advisory Committee and approving consent items such as an office lease addendum and an update to the Public Participation Plan.

• Annual review and approval of the List of Priority Projects (LOPP) for FY2026-FY2030
• Adoption of Resolution 2025-01 to transfer consultant services funds to salaries and fringe benefits in the UPWP
• Adoption of Resolution 2025-2 amending PL contract PL #G2V07 to recognize additional funding
• Review and approval of the first addendum to the lease agreement for MPO office space
• Appointment/reappointment of members to the Citizens Advisory Committee

The board adopted the meeting agenda and four consent items without opposition. It unanimously approved the FY2026‑2030 List of Priority Projects, setting County Line Road and Barclay Avenue as the top priorities for Hernando County. Both revisions of the Unified Planning Work Program for FY2025‑2026 were adopted, and three members were appointed or reappointed to the Citizens Advisory Committee. No citizen comments were received.

• Approved meeting agenda (6‑0)
• Approved Consent Agenda items 1‑4 (6‑0)
• Approved FY2026‑2030 List of Priority Projects (6‑0)
• Approved Revision 1 of UPWP FY2025‑2026 (Resolution 2025‑01) (6‑0)
• Approved Revision 2 of UPWP FY2025‑2026 (Resolution 2025‑02) (6‑0)
• Appointed Ana Arias‑Caceres to CAC and reappointed Shannon Sokolowski and Stephen Hohman (6‑0)

Board of County Commissioners

The Board will vote on consent agenda items including agreements for a pumping station project, property appraiser cost reimbursement, and several resolutions. They will also consider a $8.66 million budget amendment for Fire Station No. 15 prototypes, a transit operator contract amendment, a road intersection improvement change order, an aviation ground lease, a settlement offer for an unsafe building lien, a parking prohibition resolution, a stop sign installation resolution, a proposed 'DOGE' policy, and a presentation on fire assessment rates.

• Amendment No. 2 to construction agreement with Manhattan Construction for Fire Station No. 15 prototypes ($8,660,404)
• Amendment No. 3 to transit operator contract with RATP Dev USA for TheBus
• Change Order No. 3 for State Road 50 and Cortez Oaks intersection improvement ($263,401.76)
• Aviation ground lease and incentives agreement with Flightpath Aviation Services at Brooksville-Tampa Bay Regional Airport
• Proposed Board Policy No. 45-01 creating Hernando County Delegation on Government Efficiency (DOGE)

The commissioners adopted several contracts and budget amendments. They approved an $8,660,404 amendment to the Manhattan Construction agreement for Fire Station No. 15 and transferred reserve funds to repair the fire and rescue logistics warehouse at 7300 Winter Street and the fire facility at 60 Veterans Way. Additional approvals included agreements for the Hut Pumping Station, a change order for the State Road 50 intersection, transit services with RATP Dev, an aviation lease at 17330 Spring Hill Drive, a jobs‑creation grant with Delamere Industries, and a settlement of an unsafe building lien at 9526 Black Bear Drive.

• Approved $8,660,404 amendment to Manhattan Construction contract for Fire Station No. 15 (5-0)
• Approved budget amendment moving reserve funds to repairs for fire logistics warehouse (7300 Winter St) and fire facility (60 Veterans Way) (5-0)
• Approved Change Order No. 3 with Goodwin Bros for State Road 50 & Cortez Oaks Intersection ($263,401.76) (5-0)
• Approved agreements with Captec Spring Hill I & II for Hut Pumping Station and Force Main projects (5-0)
• Approved Amendment No. 3 to RATP Dev contract for TheBus transit services (4-0, Champion absent)
• Approved aviation ground lease and incentives with Flightpath Aviation Services for 17330 Spring Hill Drive (5-0)
• Approved incentives agreement with Delamere Industries for jobs‑creation grant (5-0)
• Approved settlement offer for unsafe building abatement lien at 9526 Black Bear Drive (5-0)

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Hernando County Planning & Zoning Commission will hold a regular meeting on April 14, 2025, to consider public hearings on four land-use applications. Items include one special exception use permit and three rezoning petitions. The agenda also includes procedural items such as call to order, staff announcements, and adoption of information packets.

• Special Exception Use Permit petition by CM Home Builders, Inc. (SE-25-01)
• Rezoning petition by Society Hill Capital Partner LLC (H-24-20)
• Rezoning petition by Southern Valley Homes, LLC (H-24-71)
• Rezoning petition by Francisco Herrera (H-24-76)

The Planning & Zoning Commission voted to deny the Special Exception Use Permit petition submitted by CM Home Builders, Inc. It also postponed three rezoning petitions: Society Hill Capital Partner LLC to August 11, 2025, Southern Valley Homes, LLC to an unspecified date, and Francisco Herrera to May 12, 2025. All motions were adopted with a 5‑0 vote, with two members not voting.

• Denied Special Exception Use Permit for CM Home Builders (5-0)
• Postponed Society Hill Capital Partner rezoning petition to August 11, 2025 (5-0)
• Postponed Southern Valley Homes rezoning petition to an uncertain date (5-0)
• Postponed Francisco Herrera rezoning petition to May 12, 2025 (5-0)
• Approved agenda with changes (5-0)
• Adopted information packets into evidence (5-0)

Board of County Commissioners

The Board will adopt several consent agenda agreements and resolutions, including funding for mosquito control and public transportation grants. Commissioners will consider multiple contract awards and change orders, notably a $5.47 M construction agreement for road, stormwater and utility improvements. The meeting also includes a public hearing notice for a rezoning petition and updates on emergency management and fleet procurement.

• Award of $5,468,976 construction agreement to DB Civil Construction for road, stormwater and utility improvements on Calienta Street, Shoal Line Boulevard and Flamingo Boulevard
• Award of $1,013,653.50 contract to DB Civil Construction for Freeport Drive sidewalk project from Deltona Boulevard to Northcliffe Boulevard
• Award of $340,150 quote to Titan, Consultants & Engineers for Hurricane Helene repair at Alfred A. McKethan Pine Island Park
• Change Order $4,000,000 to CTC Disaster Response for emergency debris removal services due to Hurricane Milton
• Resolution to adopt special assessment rate for Penn State Road and Scaup Duck Avenue paving municipal service benefit unit

The Hernando County Board adopted its consent agenda and approved a special assessment rate for Penn State Road and Scaup Duck Avenue. It also approved the American Aviation expansion at Brooksville‑Tampa Bay Regional Airport, a signalized intersection at Glen Lake’s Commons, and a golf‑cart usage resolution on Pine Island Drive. Additional actions included reducing a civil restitution lien, awarding a $5.47 M construction contract for road, stormwater and utility improvements, and authorizing negotiations with the top bidder for curbside solid‑waste and recycling services.

• Adopted consent agenda (Budget Resolution No. 2025-059 and Res 2025-060‑067) (5-0)
• Approved special assessment rate for Penn State Road and Scaup Duck Avenue (5-0)
• Approved American Aviation, Inc. expansion project at Brooksville‑Tampa Bay Regional Airport (5-0)
• Approved Glen Lake’s Commons signalized intersection construction agreement (5-0)
• Approved golf‑cart usage resolution on Pine Island Drive (5-0)
• Reduced civil restitution lien to $6,750 (5-0)
• Awarded $5,468,976 construction contract to DB Civil Construction for road, stormwater and utility improvements on Calienta St, Shoal Line Blvd, Flamingo Blvd (5-0)
• Authorized negotiations with top bidder for curbside residential solid‑waste and recycling services (5-0)

Board of County Commissioners

This is a land-use hearing where the Board of County Commissioners, sitting as the Local Planning Agency, will decide on multiple rezoning, master plan, and variance petitions. The agenda includes a legislative ordinance to create the Pinery Community Development District and several quasi-judicial items such as a right-of-way vacation and rezonings on Linden Drive, County Line Road, Waterfall Drive, Shoal Line Boulevard, Spring Hill Drive, and Powell Road.

• Ordinance to establish the Pinery Community Development District
• Rezoning petition for property on Linden Drive (H2468)
• Master plan revision for property on County Line Road (H2469)
• Rezoning petition for property on Shoal Line Boulevard (H2472)
• Petition to vacate right of way of Jackson Street

The commissioners adopted the agenda with a motion to move an item, and accepted the agenda packet as evidence. They approved the Ordinance establishing the Pinery Community Development District. The board also approved several rezoning and master‑plan petitions and postponed a variance petition, each by a 4‑0 vote.

• Approved agenda changes (4-0)
• Accepted agenda packet into evidence (4-0)
• Approved Pinery Community Development District ordinance (Ordinance No. 2025-04) (4-0)
• Postponed variance petition for Thunderbird Avenue (Resolution No. 2025‑?) (4-0)
• Approved Master Plan Reestablishment petition (Resolution No. 2025-053) (4-0)
• Approved Jackson Street right‑of‑way vacate petition (Resolution No. 2025-54) (4-0)
• Approved rezoning of Waterfall Drive (Resolution No. 2025-056) (4-0)
• Approved rezoning of Shoal Line Boulevard with fence and tree requirements (Resolution No. 2025-057) (4-0)

Board of County Commissioners

The Board will ratify two proclamations extending the local state of emergency for Hurricanes Helene and Milton, hold a public hearing on a proposed ordinance to regulate unsolicited newspapers on private premises, and consider a $798,495.89 contract for a disaster recovery program manager. Other items include a non-ad valorem special assessment for the Village at Hill-N-Dale MSBU, a speed limit reduction and golf cart allowance in Hernando Beach, and a presentation on fertilizer ordinance recommendations.

• Ratification of Proclamation Nos. 2025-09 and 2025-10 extending local emergency for Hurricanes Helene and Milton
• Public hearing on proposed ordinance to regulate distribution of unsolicited newspapers on private premises
• Professional services agreement with iParametrics, LLC for disaster recovery program manager ($798,495.89)
• Resolution to adopt non-ad valorem special assessment for Village at Hill-N-Dale Multi-Purpose MSBU
• Resolution reducing speed limit to 30 MPH and permitting golf carts in Hernando Beach business district

The Board adopted several actions, most notably a resolution reducing the speed limit to 30 mph and permitting daytime golf‑cart traffic on Shoal Line Boulevard between Bluefish Drive and Calienta Street and adjacent neighborhoods. It also approved an ordinance regulating unsolicited newspapers, a non‑ad valorem special assessment for the Village at Hill‑N‑Dale, and budget resolutions realigning ARPA funds. The Board denied a lease agreement for IT office space and approved multiple contracts for engineering, playground equipment, and disaster‑recovery services.

• Approved 30 mph speed limit and golf‑cart use on Shoal Line Blvd (5‑0)
• Approved ordinance regulating unsolicited newspapers (4‑1)
• Approved non‑ad valorem special assessment for Village at Hill‑N‑Dale (5‑0)
• Approved budget resolutions realigning ARPA funds for health, utilities and other departments (5‑0)
• Denied lease with Robert A. Buckner for IT office space (4‑0, Hawkins recused)
• Approved Change Order No. 2 for septic upgrade engineering services – $115,701.00 (5‑0)
• Approved contract for playground equipment – $239,952.23 (5‑0)
• Approved professional services agreement for disaster‑recovery program – $798,495.89 (5‑0)

Value Adjustment Board

The Hernando County Value Adjustment Board is holding its final meeting for the 2024 season. The board will approve special magistrate recommendations, ratify invoice payments, certify the tax impact notice, and ratify attorney renewal for 2025. This meeting focuses on closing out pending petitions and administrative actions.

• List of withdrawn and settled petitions reviewed
• Approval of special magistrate recommendations (motion needed)
• Ratification of special magistrate invoice payments (motion needed)
• Ratification of attorney renewal/return for 2025 (motion needed)
• Notice of tax impact of VAB for 2024 approved (motion needed)

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will discuss disaster recovery funding and emergency housing plans following Hurricanes Helene and Milton. The meeting includes votes on several infrastructure contracts, property plats, and a fire prevention code ordinance.

• Grant agreement for Hurricane Milton disaster assistance expenses totaling $14,386,777.60
• Change order of $376,071.89 for Rotary Splash Park at Anderson Snow Sports Complex
• Sole source contracts for Utilities Department centrifuge equipment totaling $282,400.00
• Ordinance removing arson investigation from Fire Department responsibilities
• Final plats for Alliance at The Grove and Caldera Phase 5

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Hernando County Planning & Zoning Commission will hold a regular meeting to consider a subdivision petition, a special exception use permit, and multiple rezoning petitions. The meeting is scheduled to begin at 9:00 A.M. on March 10, 2025.

• CP 1468310 Scott & Sons Subdivision
• Special Exception Use Permit Petition (SE-24-13)
• Rezoning Petition (H-24-38) by Joshua Whitney
• Rezoning Petition (H-24-79) by Rick Blount & Company
• Rezoning Petition (H-24-80) by Hemchan Rohit and Khamella Rohit

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will consider ratifying extensions of local emergency declarations due to Hurricanes Helene and Milton. Multiple rezoning petitions are scheduled for public hearings. A commissioner has proposed discussing an ordinance to establish a Hernando County Delegation on Government Efficiency (DOGE). The consent agenda includes contracts, grants, and budget items.

• Ratification of Proclamation No. 2025-05 and 2025-06 extending local emergency declarations for Hurricanes Helene and Milton
• Award of term contract to Consolidated Forest, LLC for yard waste mulching ($459,900)
• Utilization of Hillsborough County contract for splash park maintenance at Anderson Snow Sports Complex ($355,197.51)
• Rezoning petitions for Gold Dust Farms, Panther I, Brooksville Landing, and others
• Discussion on proposed ordinance establishing Hernando County Delegation on Government Efficiency (DOGE)

Board of County Commissioners

The Board will consider awarding a $5,729,706 construction contract for the Anderson Snow Road at Corporate Boulevard intersection improvement. Other actions include declaring multiple county-owned properties as surplus for donation to affordable housing developers, and ratifying extensions of local emergency declarations due to Hurricanes Helene and Milton. A mediated settlement agreement with Raysor Ventures, LLC, and several other contracts and plat approvals are also on the agenda.

• Award of $5,729,706 construction contract to DB Civil Construction for Anderson Snow Road intersection improvement
• Declaration of three county-owned properties (Century Drive, Kane Road, Spring Hill Drive) as surplus for affordable housing donation to Habitat for Humanity and You Thrive Florida
• Mediated settlement agreement with Raysor Ventures, LLC
• Ratification of extensions of local emergency declarations for Hurricanes Helene and Milton
• Final plat approval for Glen Lakes Commons subdivision

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Planning & Zoning Commission will hold public hearings to consider several land use requests. The body is reviewing petitions for rezoning, master plan revisions, and a special exception use permit.

• Special Exception Use Permit Petition by Future MX LLC (SE-24-12)
• Rezoning Petition by Mohammed Abuhamra (H-24-68)
• Master Plan Revision Petition by Ocean Bleu (H-24-69)
• Master Plan Revision and Rezoning Petitions by Southern Valley Homes, LLC (H-24-70, H-24-71)
• Rezoning Petition by David Griner (H-24-72) and Re-Establish Master Plan Petition by Hilltop 408, LLC (H-24-74)

Metropolitan Planning Organization

The Hernando/Citrus Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) will hold its annual election of board officers and appointments for 2025. The board will also consider consent items including adoption of annual safety performance measures and an interlocal agreement for engineering services, plus a reappointment to the Citizens Advisory Committee.

• Annual election of MPO board officers and appointments for 2025
• Adopt Annual Safety Performance Measures Targets (Highway Safety, PM-1)
• Adopt FDOT updated targets for pavement/bridge conditions and travel time reliability (PM 2 & PM 3)
• Transportation Alternative Projects Interlocal Agreement between Hernando County, City of Brooksville, and MPO
• Reappointment of a member to the Citizens Advisory Committee

Value Adjustment Board

The Hernando County Value Adjustment Board will hold special magistrate hearings on 16 residential real property valuation petitions, all scheduled for 9:00 a.m. on February 3, 2025. The board will consider each petition to decide whether to adjust the assessed property value for tax purposes.

• Petition No. 24-243 through 24-258 (16 total residential valuation appeals)

Value Adjustment Board

The Value Adjustment Board is meeting to conduct Special Magistrate Hearings regarding residential real property valuations. The board will review 17 specific petitions.

• Petition No. 24-226
• Petition No. 24-227
• Petition No. 24-228
• Petition No. 24-229
• Petition No. 24-230

Value Adjustment Board

The Hernando County Value Adjustment Board holds special magistrate hearings on five commercial real property valuation petitions. The board will consider appeals from property owners challenging their assessed values.

• Petition No. 24-292 (commercial property valuation)
• Petition No. 24-293 (commercial property valuation)
• Petition No. 24-329 (commercial property valuation)
• Petition No. 24-027 (commercial property valuation)
• Petition No. 24-028 (commercial property valuation)

Board of County Commissioners

The Hernando County Board of County Commissioners will consider ratifying four extensions of local states of emergency related to Hurricanes Helene and Milton. The consent agenda includes grant funding for EMS, 911 routing upgrades, and in-car cameras for the Sheriff's Office. Public hearings cover multiple rezoning petitions. Discussions include a medical examiner district reorganization, housing specialist funding, and a chip seal road option.

• Ratification of four proclamations extending local emergency declarations for Hurricanes Helene and Milton
• Award of FY2023 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant for in-car cameras for Sheriff's Office
• Utilization of Florida Sheriff’s Association contract with Nextran Truck Centers for heavy trucks and buses ($121,145.08)
• Utilization of Hillsborough County contract for leachate hauling and disposal services ($450,000.00)
• Discussion regarding proposed Alfred A. McKethan Pine Island Park Restoration Plan

Value Adjustment Board

The Hernando County Value Adjustment Board will hear 17 residential property valuation appeals from taxpayers. The agenda lists petitions 24-209 through 24-225, all scheduled for 9:00 a.m. on January 27, 2025. No other business is on the agenda.

• 17 residential property valuation appeals (Nos. 24-209 through 24-225)
• Petition No. 24-209
• Petition No. 24-210
• Petition No. 24-211
• Petition No. 24-212

Value Adjustment Board

The Hernando County Value Adjustment Board will hold a special magistrate hearing on Friday, Jan. 24, 2025. The meeting will consider four Value Adjustment Board petitions (Nos. 24-007, 24-008, 24-327, and 24-305). Each petition is scheduled for a specific time, starting at 9:00 a.m. The board will adjourn after the final petition.

• Hearing of Value Adjustment Board Petition No. 24-007 at 9:00 a.m.
• Hearing of Value Adjustment Board Petition No. 24-008 at 9:30 a.m.
• Hearing of Value Adjustment Board Petition No. 24-327 at 1:00 p.m.
• Hearing of Value Adjustment Board Petition No. 24-305 at 2:00 p.m.

Value Adjustment Board

The Hernando County Value Adjustment Board will hold special magistrate hearings to decide 17 residential property valuation appeals starting at 9:00 a.m. on January 23, 2025.

• Hearings for Value Adjustment Board Petitions 24-192 through 24-208
• Residential property valuation appeals
• Scheduled for 9:00 a.m. EST
• Held at John Law Ayers Commission Chambers, Room 160
• Proceedings may vary based on hearing duration

Value Adjustment Board

The Hernando County Value Adjustment Board will hold a special magistrate hearing on Tuesday, Jan. 21, 2025. The board will consider four residential property valuation petitions (numbers 24-003, 24-287, 24-295, and 24-316). Each petition is scheduled for a specific time slot starting at 10:00 a.m. The meeting will end with adjournment.

• Petition No. 24-003 – residential property valuation
• Petition No. 24-287 – residential property valuation
• Petition No. 24-295 – residential property valuation
• Petition No. 24-316 – residential property valuation

Value Adjustment Board

The Hernando County Value Adjustment Board will hold special magistrate hearings to consider 18 petitions from property owners challenging the assessed value of their residential properties. All petitions are scheduled for 9:00 a.m. on January 17, 2025.

• 18 petitions (No. 24-380 and 24-175 through 24-191) for residential real property valuation appeals

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will consider several high-value construction and service contracts. The meeting includes ratifications of emergency declarations for Hurricanes Helene and Milton and public hearings on utility easement vacations and solid waste ordinances.

• Award of $1,296,225.00 to Goodwin Bros. Construction, Inc. for CR 581/Emerson Road resurfacing
• Professional Services Agreement with Forvis Mazar, LLP for financial auditing services totaling $1,215,713.08
• Award of $763,539.00 to Megascapes Landscape Services, Inc. for sod purchase and installation
• Proposed ordinance prohibiting the abandonment of newspaper vending machines on public property
• Ratification of emergency declarations for Hurricane Helene and Hurricane Milton

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Hernando County Planning & Zoning Commission meeting will review several rezoning petitions and two special exception petitions. Items include petitions from Society Hill Capital Partner LLC, Riopelle Properties, Brooksville Landing LLC, DRB Group, Mary Ellen Morgan, Spring Hill Development Investment, QASR LLC, and Black Horse Realty Group. The commission will also adopt information packets into evidence and handle standard agenda business.

• Rezoning Petition – Society Hill Capital Partner LLC (H2420)
• Rezoning Petition – Riopelle Properties, LLC (H-24-65)
• Special Exception Petition – QASR LLC (SE-24-10)
• Special Exception Petition – Black Horse Realty Group LLC (SE-24-11)
• Master Plan Revision Petition – DRG Group‑Dallas Austin (H-24-63)

Value Adjustment Board

The Hernando County Value Adjustment Board is holding special magistrate hearings on 17 petitions (Nos. 24-158 through 24-174) from property owners challenging residential property valuations. All petitions are scheduled as a 9:00 a.m. block time. The board will consider each case and issue decisions based on the evidence presented.

• Petition No. 24-158 through 24-174: 17 residential property valuation appeals heard in block
• All hearings set for 9:00 a.m. on January 10, 2025
• Meeting held at John Law Ayers Commission Chambers, Brooksville

Value Adjustment Board

The Hernando County Value Adjustment Board will hold special magistrate hearings on January 9, 2025, to consider 9 residential real property valuation petitions. The hearings run from 1:00 p.m. to 3:30 p.m., including a block of four petitions (24-266 through 24-269) heard together at 3:30 p.m. The board is reviewing taxpayer challenges to property valuations.

• Petition No. 24-308 (1:00 p.m.)
• Petition No. 24-022 (1:30 p.m.)
• Petition No. 24-023 (2:00 p.m.)
• Petition No. 24-312 (2:30 p.m.)
• Petition No. 24-377 (3:00 p.m.) and block of 4 petitions (24-266 through 24-269) at 3:30 p.m.