Lake County, Florida

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Lake County Water Authority

The Lake County Water Authority is meeting to consider a budget amendment for capital equipment and two maintenance contracts. The board will also receive a 2026 hurricane season update and recognize Adopt-A-Lake volunteers.

• Budget Amendment and Capital Equipment Purchase Authorization (Resolution 2026-05)
• Contract 26-W405 for Grasses, Plants, & Trees
• Contract 26-W402 for Sealcoating, Paving & Striping
• Surplus of Plotter Printer Asset No. 406
• 2026 Hurricane Season Update Presentation

Board of County Commissioners

The Board will vote on a series of consent and regular agenda items, including a $21.3 million County Incentive Grant Program and related budget transfers for the CR 466A project, a $1.07 million Britt Road reconstruction contract, and a $300,000 liability claim settlement. Additional items include a $75,000 firefighter death benefit, a software contract with a $1.13 million first‑year fiscal impact, and several public‑safety and park service agreements. The meeting also includes public hearings on new land‑development ordinances and rezoning matters.

• Approve $21,334,706 County Incentive Grant Program and budget transfers for CR 466A Phase IIIB (Tab 13)
• Approve $1,070,286.13 Britt Road Reconstruction and Culvert Replacement contract with Ranger Construction Industries (Tab 11)
• Approve $300,000 liability claim settlement for February 17 2024 incident (Tab 4)
• Approve $75,000 cash death benefit for firefighter occupational cancer (Tab 5)
• Approve Contract 24-441 for Community Development Software with $1,126,858 first‑year fiscal impact (Tab 6)

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Planning and Zoning Board

Board of County Commissioners

The Public Lands and Trails Acquisition Advisory Committee is reviewing staff site evaluation scores for several properties. These evaluations inform recommendations to the Board of County Commissioners regarding the protection of natural spaces, water quality, wildlife connectivity, and trails.

• Sunderman (Groveland): Scored 38/48 points
• Shelley/Chasteen (Howey-in-the-Hills): Scored 30/48 points
• Holloway (Paisley): Scored 27/48 points
• National Developers LLC/Rood (Ferndale): Scored 14/48 points
• King Grove Organic Farm (Eustis): Scored 11/48 points for fee simple and conservation easement application

Board of County Commissioners

The commissioners will vote on a series of consent agenda items, including certifications of non‑ad valorem assessment rolls and several infrastructure contracts. They will adopt assessment resolutions for solid waste, fire, and municipal service benefit units, each setting fees for the fiscal year beginning October 1, 2026. Additional items include a transportation grant application and a proclamation dissolving the Board of Adjustment.

• Approve non‑ad valorem assessment rolls for several MSBUs totaling $1,109,549.96 (Tab 5).
• Approve Florida Commission for the Transportation Disadvantaged Trip and Equipment Grant with $1,050,769 impact (Tab 8).
• Approve contract with Metric Engineering LLC for Rolling Acres Road PD&E services costing $899,999.34 (Tab 12).
• Adopt Solid Waste Assessment Roll with estimated revenue $33,987,543 for FY beginning Oct 1 2026 (Tab 18).
• Adopt ordinance dissolving the Board of Adjustment and transferring its functions (Tab 21).

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Lake County Water Authority

The Lake County Water Authority will consider consent agenda items including approval of an updated year-four operating budget for Woodard & Curran, funding for an aquatic harvester purchase, and a restoration project at Trout Lake Nature Center. The board will also discuss an unanticipated revenue resolution for a water quality study, receive an update on M-1 Dam repairs, and hear presentations on water supply planning and a water quality technology.

• Approve Woodard & Curran updated Year Four Operating Budget
• Approve funding request for purchase of an aquatic harvester
• Approve funding request for Trout Lake Nature Center restoration project
• Unanticipated Revenue Resolution for Water Quality Study participation
• Update on M-1 Dam repairs

CRA

Board of County Commissioners

The Lake County Board of Commissioners will consider a series of approvals, including a $16,348,714.42 reimbursement to the Central Florida Expressway Authority for the Lake/Orange Expressway project. Additional items include contracts for pharmaceuticals, HVAC maintenance, and a $1,000,000 interlocal agreement for wastewater treatment, as well as budget transfers for Community Development Block Grant funds. The board will also adopt proclamations, approve minutes, and receive presentations on solid waste and emergency management.

• Reimbursement of $16,348,714.42 to Central Florida Expressway Authority for CR 455, Cook Road, and Schofield right‑of‑way (Tab 16)
• Contract 26‑602 for pharmaceuticals with multiple vendors, estimated $350,000 expenditure (Tab 5)
• Budget transfer of $229,752 reallocating CDBG funds from Community Projects to CDBG Capital Projects (Tab 7)
• Contract 25‑921 for HVAC preventative maintenance and repair services, $600,000 annual cost (Tab 11)
• Interlocal Agreement to accept $1,000,000 for the Distributed Wastewater Treatment System Program (Tab 17)

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Planning and Zoning Board

Board of County Commissioners

The Lake County Board of County Commissioners is holding a departmental budget workshop (Day 3) to receive updates and proposed fiscal year 2027 budgets from nine offices. No formal votes or public hearings are scheduled; the meeting is for staff presentations and Board discussion. Items include budgets for Building Services, Code Enforcement, Economic Development, Planning & Zoning, Animal Services, County Probation, Emergency Management, Public Safety Support, and Fire Rescue.

• Building Services update and proposed FY2027 budget (Tab 1)
• Code Enforcement update and proposed FY2027 budget (Tab 2)
• Economic Development update and proposed FY2027 budget (Tab 3)
• Planning & Zoning update and proposed FY2027 budget (Tab 4)
• Fire Rescue update and proposed FY2027 budget (Tab 9)

Board of County Commissioners

The Lake County Board of County Commissioners is holding a budget workshop to receive updates and proposed Fiscal Year 2027 budgets from six county offices: Extension Services, Housing & Community Services, Library Services, Tourism, Parks & Trails, and Transit Services. No formal votes or public hearings are scheduled; this is a discussion and staff-direction session.

• Office of Extension Services update and proposed FY 2027 budget
• Office of Housing & Community Services update and proposed FY 2027 budget
• Office of Library Services update and proposed FY 2027 budget
• Office of Tourism update and proposed FY 2027 budget
• Office of Parks & Trails update and proposed FY 2027 budget

Lake County Water Authority

The Lake County Water Authority will discuss the FY 2027 recommended budget and millage rate, a proposed ordinance to change the authority's name, and an update on the Lake Yale alum treatment project. Also on the agenda are a financial audit presentation for FY 2024-2025, a contract amendment with FWC, and a funding request for a fleet vehicle. The board will vote on consent agenda items and take public comment.

• FY 2027 Recommended Budget & Millage Rate
• Proposed Ordinance for Name Change
• Lake Yale Alum Treatment Project Update
• Proposed Legal Services – Draft Scope of Services
• FWC Contract No. 21147 Amendment 2

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will decide on a $7.8 million amendment for North Hancock Road widening, including developer impact fee credits and cash payment. Other major items include the purchase of two fire trucks for $2.27 million, a $450,000 tourism marketing partnership with USATF, and multiple right-of-way acquisitions for road projects. The consent agenda features a veterans treatment program agreement, a workers' comp settlement, and acceptance of state transit grants.

• Amendment to Roadway Improvement Agreement for North Hancock Road Widening ($7,767,248)
• Purchase of two Pierce fire pumpers via Contract 19-0707 ($2,270,517)
• Tourist Development Tax funding for USATF marketing partnership ($450,000 over three years)
• Veterans Treatment Intervention Program agreement ($109,654)
• Workers' Compensation Claim Settlement ($45,000)

Board of County Commissioners

This is a joint workshop of the Lake County Board of County Commissioners and city/town mayors and managers. The agenda includes a pilot mapping activity and discussion of draft maps related to rural/rural transition protection. No decisions or votes are scheduled; the session is for discussion only.

• Rural/Rural Transition Protection – Pilot Mapping Activity
• Draft Maps discussion

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Board of County Commissioners

Board of County Commissioners

The Lake County Board of County Commissioners will discuss adding language to grant agreements to enforce federal immigration law compliance. They will also consider emergency declarations for the collapse of Lake Erie Road and Abbey Hill Court, increasing emergency repair contract limits, and a $1.1M grant application to replace windows at the Historical Courthouse. The agenda includes a public hearing on rezonings and other land-use items (separate agenda) and appointments to the Elder Affairs and Children's Services Councils.

• Discussion on including federal immigration law (8 USC 1621) compliance in county grant agreements (Tab 12)
• Emergency declaration for collapse of Lake Erie Road and increase of on-call repair contract limit to $3.5M (Tab 7)
• Emergency declaration for collapse of Abbey Hill Court and increase of on-call repair contract limit to $4.5M (Tab 8)
• Application for $1.1M Florida Division of Historical Resources Grant to replace windows at the Historical Courthouse (Tab 6)
• Ordinance to repeal Chapter 6.5 (Cable Communications) and amend Right-of-Way Utilization Permits (Tab 14)

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners is conducting a workshop to receive updates and proposed Fiscal Year 2027 budget presentations from several county offices. This is an informational session for staff and board discussion rather than a formal public hearing for final action.

• Office of Human Resources and Risk Management budget presentation
• Office of Information Technology budget presentation
• Office of Communications budget presentation
• Office of Facilities Management budget presentation
• Office of Fleet Management, Public Works, and Solid Waste budget presentations

Board of County Commissioners

The Board will hold a public hearing on an ordinance to levy an additional school district ad valorem millage tax, subject to voter approval in a November 2026 referendum. Commissioners will also discuss amending Rural Conservation Subdivision design standards and a proposal to declare Lake County a Bill of Rights Sanctuary County. Consent items include a $8 million countywide road resurfacing contract and a $5 million contract for multi-family detached housing.

• Public hearing on ordinance for additional school district property tax millage, with voter referendum on Nov. 3, 2026 (Tab 27)
• Approval of Countywide Road Resurfacing contract pool with estimated $8M annual expenditure (Tab 17)
• Contract with Nichols Contracting, Inc. for Multi-Family Detached Housing construction at $4,997,878.84 (Tab 14)
• Discussion on proposed ordinance amending Rural Conservation Subdivision Design Standards (Tab 24)
• Discussion on ordinance declaring Lake County a Bill of Rights Sanctuary County (Tab 31)

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Lake County Water Authority

The Lake County Water Authority will hold a regular meeting including a second budget workshop presentation and a discussion on legal services. Other agenda items include a communications re-branding update, a CRS program update, a special recognition for the annual Kids Fishing Clinic, and approval of previous meeting minutes. Public comment will be heard.

• 2nd Budget Workshop Presentation (Tab 6) by Bobby Bonilla
• Discussion and direction on LCWA Legal Services (Tab 7)
• Office of Communications Re-Branding Update (Tab 4) by Levar Cooper
• CRS Program Update (Tab 5) by Karl Bursa
• Annual Kids Fishing Clinic recognition at Hickory Point (Tab 3)

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Board of County Commissioners

The Board will approve several financial agreements, including a $1,500,000 state grant for the septic‑to‑sewer conversion program and an interlocal agreement with the Tax Collector that costs $187,285.25 in FY 2026 and $606,277.73 in FY 2027. It will also adopt the Emergency Management Performance Grant of $104,126.45 and a $3,119,387 contract for improvements to the Supervisor of Elections building. Additional items include proclamations, ordinances and appointments.

• Approve State Grant Agreement QG048 and $1,500,000 unanticipated revenue for septic‑to‑sewer conversion
• Approve Interlocal Agreement with Tax Collector for commercial lease space, $187,285.25 FY 2026 and $606,277.73 FY 2027 expenditure
• Approve Emergency Management Performance Grant agreement for $104,126.45 (grant funded)
• Approve Contract 26-903 with Qualis General Contracting for Supervisor of Elections building improvements, $3,119,387 total expenditure
• Adopt Ordinance creating Section 1.09.00 for emergency relief under Senate Bill 180 (no fiscal impact)

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Board of County Commissioners

The Lake County Board of County Commissioners will hold a regular meeting to discuss a legal settlement and review annexation reports. The board will also conduct public hearings on rezonings, conditional use permits, and comprehensive plan amendments.

• Settlement Agreement for Voluntary Dismissal in KB Home Orlando, LLC (Crescent Pines PUD) vs. Lake County, Florida (DOAH Case No. 25-006093)
• Public hearings on rezonings, conditional use permits, and comprehensive plan amendments

Planning and Zoning Board

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will meet for a workshop focused on the Lake County Historical Museum. The session includes a review of the Lake County Historical Society's annual report and a presentation of the museum's 5-year strategic plan.

• Lake County Historical Society's Annual Report
• Historical Society and Museum’s 5-Year Strategic Plan Presentation

Lake County Water Authority

The Lake County Water Authority board will consider several approvals, including an interlocal agreement to fund the Distributed Wastewater Treatment Program and a budget transfer for a deck barge purchase. The meeting also includes presentations on the Friends of Wekiva River, the Resilient Florida Program, and the Stormwater Program, as well as a discussion of the upcoming renewal of FWC Contract No. 21147.

• Approve Interlocal Agreement to Fund Lake County Distributed Wastewater Treatment Program
• Approve Budget Transfer for Deck Barge Purchase
• Presentation on Friends of Wekiva River
• Resilient Florida Program eligibility discussion
• Upcoming renewal/amendment of FWC Contract No. 21147

Board of County Commissioners

The Lake County Board will vote on a series of consent agenda items, contract approvals, and budget transfers. Key actions include a $16,348,714.42 construction agreement with the Central Florida Expressway Authority for the CR 455, Cook Road, and Schofield segment of the Lake/Orange Expressway Project, and a $900,000 increase to the Fire Rescue equipment contract limit. Additional items cover IT services, facility reroofing, and a bear‑resistant trash cart contract. No fiscal impact is noted for the ordinance amendments.

• Approve $16,348,714.42 construction agreement with CFX for CR 455, Cook Road, and Schofield (first payment $817,436.12 in FY2028).
• Increase Fire Rescue vendor pool contract limit to $2,000,000 (estimated $900,000 fiscal impact).
• Approve $340,741 Judicial Center North Wing reroofing contract with Advanced Roofing, Inc.
• Approve $200,000 contract with Toter, LLC for fully automatic bear‑resistant trash carts.
• Approve $99,769 amendment to the agenda and meeting management software contract for website hosting and ADA enhancements.

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Board of County Commissioners

The Lake County Board of County Commissioners will consider approving a $550,000 real estate purchase for relocation benefits, a $360,000 training agreement, and an ordinance amending the Affordable Housing Trust Fund.

• Approval of $550,000 real estate purchase for relocation benefits
• MOU with Career Source for $360,000 Future Ready Lake Program
• Ordinance amending Affordable Housing Assistance Trust Fund
• Approval of $14,500 Britt Road Repair Project purchase
• Proclamation designating May 2026 as Law Enforcement Month

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Planning and Zoning Board

Board of County Commissioners

The Lake County Board of Commissioners will hold a public hearing on rezoning and conditional use permits, hear reports from the County Attorney and County Manager, and receive a Wildfire Threat Update from Fire Rescue Chief David Kilbury. Commissioners will also provide individual reports and address any agenda updates.

• Public hearings on rezoning, conditional use permits, and comprehensive plan amendments (see separate agenda)
• Wildfire Threat Update presented by Fire Rescue Chief David Kilbury
• Reports from the County Attorney and County Manager
• Commissioner reports from each district

Lake County Water Authority

The Lake County Water Authority board will review and vote on a proposed resolution for Lake Palatlakaha, discuss land acquisition opportunities, and consider updates on water‑related projects such as a rain‑monitoring network upgrade and a biochar technology presentation. The meeting also includes routine items like minutes approval, election of officers, and adoption of an internship procedure.

• Approval of surplus equipment (Tab 3)
• Rain Monitoring Network Upgrade and Expansion (Tab 4)
• Adoption of Lake County Internship Procedure & authorization for Jimmy Crawford (Tab 5)
• Lake Palatlakaha Proposed Resolution (Tab 10)
• Land Acquisition Opportunities (Tab 11)

Board of County Commissioners

The Lake County Board of County Commissioners will approve a series of contracts, right-of-way dedications, and emergency road repair measures, along with a resolution to lower a speed limit. The agenda also includes the approval of economic development incentive payments and the Five-Year Destination Strategic Plan.

• Approval of $108,731.16 in economic development incentive grants to Encompass Health
• Approval of $628,453.55 for a roundabout and traffic signal at Eudora Road
• Approval of $938,625 for the Sun Eden Water Quality Retrofits construction project
• Approval of $2,072,054 for the 2027 Public Transit Block Grant application
• Approval of a resolution to lower the speed limit from 45 MPH to 35 MPH on Number Two Road

Board of County Commissioners

The Lake County Board of Commissioners will consider the Mt. Plymouth‑Sorrento Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) Board agenda. The CRA agenda is provided as a separate attachment. No other items are listed for this meeting.

• Mt. Plymouth‑Sorrento Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) Board agenda (see separate attachment)

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Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners is meeting to discuss budget history and the focus areas for Fiscal Year 2027. The session includes a review of commissioner projects and priorities.

• Budget history and overview
• Fiscal Year 2027 focus area
• Commissioner projects and priorities

Board of County Commissioners

The Lake County Board will vote on several consent agenda items, including a $1,083,525.33 contract for the North Lake Trail construction project. It will also consider an $824,269 hotel incentive grant, up to $150,000 Tourist Development Tax funding for the 2026 Spring Games, and task orders for roadway design and license‑plate‑reader installations. Additional items include zoning ordinance hearings and appointments to a community redevelopment advisory committee.

• Approve Contract 26-702 to Bulldog Sitework, LLC for North Lake Trail – East Collins Street to Beach Street ($1,083,525.33) (Tab 6)
• Approve Economic Development Hotel Incentive Grant for Hotel Siena Holdings LLC ($824,269 over five years) (Tab 4)
• Approve Tourist Development Tax funding up to $150,000 for the 2026 Spring Games (Tab 5)
• Approve $135,028 task order with Halff Associates, Inc. to design intersection improvements at Jalarmy Road and Lake Minneola Shores (Tab 7)
• Approve installation of automatic license plate readers: 4 locations in Mount Dora, 3 in Fruitland Park, 11 in Lady Lake (Tabs 12‑14)

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Planning and Zoning Board

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will discuss a development agreement for the Lake Yale PUD Project and a truck weight restriction on Thrill Hill Road. The meeting also includes public hearings for rezonings and comprehensive plan amendments.

• Development Agreement for Lake Yale PUD Project with estimated developer cost of $4,668,345
• Proposed 'No Trucks Over 10 Tons Local Delivery Only' signs on Thrill Hill Road (5880) with an estimated cost of $300
• Public hearings on Rezonings, Conditional Use Permits, and Comprehensive Plan Amendments

Board of County Commissioners

The Lake County Board of Commissioners and local mayors/managers will meet to review residential entitlement data, a vacant‑land analysis, and the concepts of sending and receiving areas. The session will also address the transfer of development rights. No formal decisions are indicated; the agenda focuses on discussion and direction.

• Lake County Residential Entitlements presentation by Josh Sheldon
• Vacant Land Analysis by Kimley Horn Consultants (Sri Kakani, Mike Vaudo)
• Discussion of Sending and Receiving Areas by Planning Director Mike Fitzgerald
• Discussion and direction on Transfer of Development Rights

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Board of County Commissioners

Lake County Water Authority

The Lake County Water Authority will elect a new chairman and vice-chairman and approve the minutes from the December 2025 meeting. The board will also consider approving the surplus of IT equipment, a contract with Continental Strategy, LLC., and final reports for stormwater projects in Eustis and Howey-in-the-Hills.

• Election of Chairman and Vice-Chairman
• Approval of December 10, 2025, minutes
• Surplus of various IT equipment
• Approval of City of Eustis contract with Continental Strategy, LLC.
• Final Report for City of Tavares Stormwater Project

Board of County Commissioners

The Lake County Board of Commissioners will consider a series of consent agenda items, including major infrastructure projects and contracts. Key decisions include funding for the Britt Road construction project, a fuel delivery contract, and a federal grant for rural transportation. The board will also review budget adjustments and a tourism sponsorship agreement.

• Approve $2,372,107 for Britt Road construction via FDOT Local Agency Program (Tab 11)
• Approve $702,000 fuel delivery contract with Mansfield Oil Company (Tab 9)
• Accept $601,568 FDOT Rural Operating Grant (Tab 8)
• Approve $150,000 tourist development sponsorship for Legends Way Ballfields (Tab 7)
• Approve $175,000 consulting services for the Wellness Way Urban Services Area (Tab 4)

Board of County Commissioners

The Lake County Board of Commissioners will hear presentations on bond options, grant opportunities, and a regional acquisition restoration program. Commissioners will discuss an update on optimal boundary outreach, a new public lands and trails acquisition workflow chart, and property scorecards that incorporate the Marxan model, wetlands, conservation easements, and transferable development rights. A greenways and trails property scorecard will also be reviewed.

• Update on Optimal Boundary Outreach
• Lake County Public Lands and Trails Acquisition Workflow Chart
• Public Lands Property Scorecard – inclusion of Marxan Model and wetlands
• Discussion of conservation easement purchases and Transferable Development Rights
• Greenways and Trails Property Scorecard

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Planning and Zoning Board

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will discuss zoning regulations for chicken and hog farms, landscaping standards for Wellness Way, and a noise-sensitive zone designation. The body is also reviewing infrastructure grants for road projects and a development agreement for the Lake Yale PUD Project.

• Ordinance creating specific regulations for chicken farms, slaughterhouses, egg-processing facilities, hog farms, and riding stables
• Development Agreement for Lake Yale PUD Project with estimated developer cost of $4,668,345
• Rolling Acres Road PD&E Project with a $900,000 fiscal impact ($450,000 grant and $450,000 county match)
• Log House Road right of way acquisition with a $172,758 fiscal impact
• Proposed ordinance designating Silver Glen Springs Run as a Noise Sensitive Zone