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Lake CountyFL averageUS Census ACS
Municipal budget
Total revenue$445.3M (FY2023)
Total spending$380.6M (FY2023)
Taxes$210.2M (FY2023)
Debt outstanding$103.4M (FY2023)
Spending per resident$961 (FY2023)
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Wed Oct 21, 2026 · 15:30
Lake County Water Authority
Lake County Water Authority to review restoration projects and canal maintenance
The Lake County Water Authority will meet to discuss water resource reports and several restoration projects. The board will review interlocal agreements and maintenance responsibilities for the Apopka-Beauclair Canal System.
- Trout Lake Nature Center Wetland Restoration Project Interlocal Agreement
- Lake Denham Restoration Project
- City of Clermont Marine Patrol Interlocal Agreement
- Apopka-Beauclair Canal System maintenance responsibility review
- City of Tavares grant agreement time extension request
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LAKE COUNTY WATER AUTHORITY
(352) 324-6141
REGULAR MEETING ANNOUNCEMENT AND AGENDA
Wednesday, October 21, 2026
3:30 p.m.
Lake County Administration Building
2nd Floor – County Commission Chambers
315 Main Street, Tavares, FL 32778
I. CALL TO ORDER
II. INVOCATION & PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
III. AGENDA UPDATE
• Discussion regarding proposed revisions to today’s Agenda.
IV. MINUTES APPROVAL (Tab 1)
Tab 1 Recommend approval of the following minutes:
• September 23, 2026, Regular Meeting
V. PUBLIC COMMENT
VI. CONSENT AGENDA (Tabs 2-9)
Tab 2 Water Resources Monthly Staff Report
Justin Elkins
Tab 3 FWC Lake Yale Creel Survey
Justin Elkins
Tab 4 Trout Lake Nature Center Wetland Restoration Project Justin Elkins
Interlocal Agreement
Tab 5 Lake Denham Restoration Project
Charles Groves
Tab 6 City of Tavares – Grant Agreement Time Extension Request Sean Beaudet
Tab 7 2027 LCWA Meeting Schedule
Bobby Bonilla
Tab 8 City of Clermont Marine Patrol Interlocal Agreement Bobby Bonilla
Tab 9 Fourth to the Amendment Management Services Agreement
Bobby Bonilla
VII. REGULAR AGENDA (Tabs 10-14)
Tab 10 Woodard & Curran NuRF Presentation
Joe Kilsheimer
Tab 11 Military Installation Readiness Review (MIRR) Presentation Blanche Hardy
Tab 12 Apopka-Beauclair Canal System
Jimmy Crawford
Canal Maintenance Responsibility Review
Tab 13 MidFlorida Landfill – Wolf Branch Sink
Jimmy Crawford
Tab 14 Annual Et …
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Mon Oct 26, 2026 · 18:00
Lake County Schools
Commission Chambers-315 W. Main St., Tavares
Tue Nov 3, 2026 · 09:00
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Mon Nov 9, 2026 · 18:00
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Commission Chambers, Tavares
Mon Nov 9, 2026 · 15:30
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Tue Nov 17, 2026 · 10:00
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Tue Nov 17, 2026 · 18:00
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Commission Chambers-315 W. Main St., Tavares
Wed Nov 18, 2026 · 15:30
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Tue Dec 1, 2026 · 10:00
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Wed Dec 9, 2026 · 15:30
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Mon Dec 14, 2026 · 18:00
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Commission Chambers-315 W. Main St., Tavares
Mon Jan 11, 2027 · 18:00
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Wed Jan 20, 2027 · 15:30
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Mon Jan 25, 2027 · 18:00
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Mon Feb 8, 2027 · 18:00
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Mon Feb 22, 2027 · 18:00
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Wed Feb 24, 2027 · 15:30
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Mon Mar 8, 2027 · 18:00
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Commission Chambers, Tavares
Tue Mar 9, 2027 · 09:00
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Wed Mar 24, 2027 · 15:30
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Tue Apr 6, 2027 · 09:00
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Mon Apr 12, 2027 · 18:00
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Commission Chambers, Tavares
Tue Apr 13, 2027 · 09:00
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Wed Apr 21, 2027 · 15:30
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Mon May 10, 2027 · 18:00
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Commission Chambers, Tavares
Mon May 10, 2027 · 15:30
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Tue May 11, 2027 · 09:00
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Wed May 19, 2027 · 15:30
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Tue May 25, 2027 · 09:00
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Wed Jun 16, 2027 · 15:30
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Wed Jul 21, 2027 · 15:30
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Thu Oct 15, 2026 · 09:00
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Thu Oct 15, 2026 · 09:00
Board of County Commissioners
Committee to discuss land acquisitions and agricultural easements
The Public Lands and Trails Acquisition Advisory Committee is meeting to discuss specific property acquisitions and agricultural easement submissions. The committee provides recommendations to the Board of County Commissioners regarding natural spaces and trails.
- Property discussion: Easterseals/Camp Challenge (11 +/- acres)
- Property discussion: Treasure Trove (55 +/- acres)
- Agricultural Easement: Rogers Ranch (2,478 +/- acres)
- Agricultural Easement: Raney Farm (695 +/- acres)
- Agricultural Easement: Frost Ranch (533 +/- acres)
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Public Lands and Trails Acquisition
Advisory Committee
Agenda
Meeting: October 15, 2026, 9:00 am to 2:00 pm
Lake County Administration Building - Board Chambers
315 West Main Street, Tavares, Florida 32778
COUNTY SUPPORT STAFF
Wendy Poag
Gallus Quigley
E [email protected]
E gallus.quigley @lakecountyfl.gov
P 352-253-4950
P 352-253-4950
The Public Lands and Trails Acquisition Advisory Committee makes recommendations to the Board of County Commissioners on matters relating to
property acquisitions to protect natural spaces, water quality, wildlife connectivity and trails. Visit https://www.lakecountyfl.gov/boards-and-committees
for meeting schedules and agendas.
1. Call to Order and Pledge
2. Confirm Quorum Present
3. Meeting Properly Noticed
4. Request for Approval of Minutes: September 24, 2026
5. Approval of 2027 Meeting Dates: January 28th, March 18th, May 20th, July 15th, September 16th, and
November 18th
6. Public Comments
7. Property Discussion:
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Easterseals/Camp Challenge – 11 +/- acres
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Treasure Trove – 55 +/- acres
8. Old Business:
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Rural and Family Lands Program
i. Agricultural Easement Submissions:
1. Rogers Ranch – 2,478 +/- acres
2. Raney Farm – 695 +/- acres
3. Frost Ranch – 533 +/- acres
4. Weekley Family – 491 +/- acres
5. Smith Ranch – 410 +/- acres
6. KFT Ranch – 286 +/- acres
9. Next Meeting: Tentative Date: January 28, 2026
Time: 9:00 a.m.
Location: Lake County Administration Building – Board …
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Tue Oct 13, 2026 · 09:00
Board of County Commissioners
Lake County Board considers emergency road repairs and new data center rules
The Board of County Commissioners will vote on several infrastructure contracts and public safety expenditures. They are also discussing new land development regulations for data centers and historical resources.
- Estimated $665,274 for water tanker retrofits and semi-tractor vehicles
- Estimated $400,496.45 for emergency repairs to the Cherry Lake Road shoulder
- Up to $156,000 in Tourist Development Tax funding for FHSAA State Golf Championships bids
- Proposed ordinance to create land development regulations for Data Centers
- Estimated $500,000 for as-needed non-road paving services
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BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
LAKE COUNTY, FLORIDA
REGULAR MEETING
October 13, 2026
COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
Anthony Sabatini, District #1
Sean Parks, District #2
Kirby Smith, District #3
Leslie Campione, District #4
Timothy Morris, District #5
Jennifer Barker, County Manager
Gary J. Cooney, Clerk to the Board
Melanie Marsh, County Attorney
DISCLAIMER
Meetings are held in person with limited occupancy for social distancing.
Members of the public are invited to attend in person or join the meeting
virtually via Zoom with a computer or smart device. Attendees may also call
into the meeting using the information provided on our website.
To view upcoming meeting dates and locations, or for more information
on upcoming meetings, visit https://lakecountyfl.gov/boardmeeting.
This booklet has been prepared for the convenience of the Board of County Commissioners in
discussing matters before them. Every effort has been made to include all items to be discussed at
this Board of County Commissioners meeting; however, Commissioners may add items to the
agenda up to 4 days prior to the meeting. They also may remove items from consideration at any
time. While it has been the goal to present error-free information, we do not represent that
documentation is without errors or omissions.
In addition to regular Board meetings, the Board of County Commissioners may, from time to
time, schedule a workshop during which they will receive information from s …
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Mon Oct 12, 2026 · 18:00
Lake County Schools
Commission Chambers, Tavares
Wed Oct 7, 2026 · 09:00
Planning and Zoning Board
Tue Oct 6, 2026 · 09:00
Board of County Commissioners
Lake County Board to discuss Property Appraiser budget appeal request
The Lake County Board of County Commissioners meets October 6, 2026 for a regular meeting. The main substantive item is a discussion and direction request from Commissioner Sabatini regarding the Lake County Property Appraiser budget appeal request. The Board will also consider allowing Commissioner Campione to vote electronically on October 13, 2026 agenda items, and will vote on appointing Jaime Stewart to the Central Florida Expressway Authority Finance Committee. Rezoning public hearings are listed on a separate agenda.
- Discussion and direction on the Lake County Property Appraiser budget appeal request (Tab 3, Commissioner Sabatini)
- Consent agenda: allow Commissioner Campione to participate and vote electronically on October 13, 2026 agenda items due to extraordinary circumstances (Tab 1)
- Appointment of Jaime Stewart, Office of Management and Budget Director, to the Central Florida Expressway Authority Finance Committee (Tab 4)
- Public hearings on rezonings, conditional use permits, comprehensive plan amendments and variances listed on a separate agenda (Tab 2)
- Citizen comment period limited to 3 minutes per person; zoning, code enforcement, and unscheduled procurement matters cannot be discussed
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BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
LAKE COUNTY, FLORIDA
REGULAR MEETING
October 6, 2026
COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
Anthony Sabatini, District #1
Sean Parks, District #2
Kirby Smith, District #3
Leslie Campione, District #4
Timothy Morris, District #5
Jennifer Barker, County Manager
Gary J. Cooney, Clerk to the Board
Melanie Marsh, County Attorney
DISCLAIMER
Meetings are held in person with limited occupancy for social distancing.
Members of the public are invited to attend in person or join the meeting
virtually via Zoom with a computer or smart device. Attendees may also call
into the meeting using the information provided on our website.
To view upcoming meeting dates and locations, or for more information
on upcoming meetings, visit https://lakecountyfl.gov/boardmeeting.
This booklet has been prepared for the convenience of the Board of County Commissioners in
discussing matters before them. Every effort has been made to include all items to be discussed at
this Board of County Commissioners meeting; however, Commissioners may add items to the
agenda up to 4 days prior to the meeting. They also may remove items from consideration at any
time. While it has been the goal to present error-free information, we do not represent that
documentation is without errors or omissions.
In addition to regular Board meetings, the Board of County Commissioners may, from time to
time, schedule a workshop during which they will receive information from st …
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Mon Sep 28, 2026 · 18:00
Lake County Schools
Commission Chambers-315 W. Main St., Tavares
Thu Sep 24, 2026 · 09:00
Board of County Commissioners
Advisory committee to weigh land buys, conservation easements
The Public Lands and Trails Acquisition Advisory Committee will meet to discuss and make recommendations on potential property acquisitions for conservation and trails, continuing discussions from a July 30 meeting. The agenda includes presentations from conservation groups and the Navy, property-specific talks, and a review of conservation easement submissions. The committee advises the Board of County Commissioners on these matters.
- Moore Property – 61+/- acres
- JAC Family Partnership LLC – 3.41+/- acres
- Wilson Island/Ladd Development – 177+/- acres
- 26 Maple LLC – 35.65+/- acres
- Conservation easements: Rogers Ranch (2,478 acres), Raney Farm (695), Frost Ranch (533), Weekley Family (491), Smith Ranch (410), KFT Ranch (286)
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Public Lands and Trails Acquisition
Advisory Committee
Agenda
Meeting: September 24, 2026, 9:00 am to 2:00 pm
Lake County Administration Building - Board Chambers
315 West Main Street, Tavares, Florida 32778
COUNTY SUPPORT STAFF
Wendy Poag
Gallus Quigley
E [email protected]
E gallus.quigley @lakecountyfl.gov
P 352-253-4950
P 352-253-4950
The Public Lands and Trails Acquisition Advisory Committee makes recommendations to the Board of County Commissioners on matters relating to property acquisitions
to protect natural spaces, water quality, wildlife connectivity and trails. Visit https://www.lakecountyfl.gov/boards-and-committees for meeting schedules and agendas.
1. Call to Order and Pledge
2. Confirm Quorum Present and Meeting Properly Noticed
3. Request for Approval of Minutes: July 30, 2026
4. Public Comments
5. Presentations:
•
Willy the Losen, CEO and Conservation Director, and Susan Carr, Senior Conservation Project Manager, Putnam
Land Conservancy
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Ashley Sneed, Community Planning Liaison Officer, Naval Support Activity Orlando, and Jenifer Rupert, East
Central Florida Planning Council
6. Property Discussions (Cont’d from July 30, 2026, meeting):
•
Moore Property – 61+/- acres
•
JAC Family Partnership LLC – 3.41+/- acres
•
Wilson Island/Ladd Development - 177+/- acres
i. Andrew Landis – Conservation & Strategic Initiatives Division Manager, City of Groveland
ii. Dale Ladd – Property Owner
iii. Marty Proctor – Plann …
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Wed Sep 23, 2026 · 15:30
Lake County Water Authority
Water Authority to review Lake Denham masterplan, Water Atlas funding
The Lake County Water Authority is holding its regular meeting to approve minutes and consent agenda items, including interlocal agreements, funding authorizations, and insurance renewals. The regular agenda includes updates on the Water Atlas, Water Quality Enhancement Areas, the Lake Denham Priority Project Masterplan, and legislative advocacy representation.
- Annual Interlocal Agreement with Lake County Sheriff Jimmy Crawford
- Funding Authorization for Various Services
- Lake George Improvements & Federal Funding Support
- USGS Joint Funding Agreement for Rainfall & Water Resource Monitoring
- Annual Insurance Policy Renewal with Florida Municipal Insurance Trust (FMIT)
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LAKE COUNTY WATER AUTHORITY
(352) 324-6141
REGULAR MEETING ANNOUNCEMENT AND AGENDA
Wednesday, September 23, 2026
3:30 p.m.
Lake County Administration Building
2nd Floor – County Commission Chambers
315 Main Street, Tavares, FL 32778
I. CALL TO ORDER
II. INVOCATION & PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
III. AGENDA UPDATE
• Discussion regarding proposed revisions to today’s Agenda.
IV. MINUTES APPROVAL (Tab 1)
Tab 1 Recommend approval of the following minutes:
• August 26, 2026, Regular Meeting
V. PUBLIC COMMENT
VI. CONSENT AGENDA (Tabs 2-9)
Tab 2 Water Resources Monthly Staff Report
Justin Elkins
Tab 3 Annual Interlocal Agreement with the Lake County Sheriff Jimmy Crawford
Tab 4 Funding Authorization for Various Services
Charles Groves
Tab 5 Lake George Improvements & Federal Funding Support
Charles Groves
Tab 6 USGS Joint Funding Agreement for Rainfall
Marcia Bush
& Water Resource Monitoring
Tab 7 Annual Insurance Policy Renewal with Florida Municipal
Marcia Bush
Insurance Trust (FMIT)
Tab 8 Annual Contract with USDA for Wildlife Services Marcia Bush
Tab 9 National Public Lands Day Proclamation
Justin Elkins
VII. REGULAR AGENDA (Tabs 10-14)
Tab 10 Water Atlas Update & Annual Funding Agreement
Dr. Shawn Landry
Tab 11 Water Quality Enhancement Areas Presentation
Mary Szafraniec
Tab 12 Priority Project Masterplan Update – Lake Denham
Carl Salafrio
Tab 13 Trustee Representation for Legislative Advocacy
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Tue Sep 22, 2026 · 09:00
Board of County Commissioners
County to set final millage rates and adopt FY 2027 budget
The Lake County Board of County Commissioners will hold a public hearing to set final millage rates and adopt the Fiscal Year 2027 budget. The board will also consider consent agenda items including a $16.78 million radio system contract, a $12.65 million grant application for the Sheriff's Office, and several other contracts and agreements. Proclamations for Hispanic Heritage Month, National Public Lands, and 4-H Week are scheduled for approval.
- Final millage rates and FY 2027 budget adoption (Tab 25)
- Motorola Solutions radio system contract: $16,780,000 over six years (Tab 11)
- BIDEN Program grant application for Sheriff's Office: $12,652,826 (Tab 8)
- Library Impact Fee grants totaling $499,508.85 (Tab 23)
- FDOT Transit Block Grant: $2,072,054 (Tab 16)
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BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
LAKE COUNTY, FLORIDA
REGULAR MEETING
September 22, 2026
COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
Anthony Sabatini, District #1
Sean Parks, District #2
Kirby Smith, District #3
Leslie Campione, District #4
Timothy Morris, District #5
Jennifer Barker, County Manager
Gary J. Cooney, Clerk to the Board
Melanie Marsh, County Attorney
DISCLAIMER
Meetings are held in person with limited occupancy for social distancing.
Members of the public are invited to attend in person or join the meeting
virtually via Zoom with a computer or smart device. Attendees may also call
into the meeting using the information provided on our website.
To view upcoming meeting dates and locations, or for more information
on upcoming meetings, visit https://lakecountyfl.gov/boardmeeting.
This booklet has been prepared for the convenience of the Board of County Commissioners in
discussing matters before them. Every effort has been made to include all items to be discussed at
this Board of County Commissioners meeting; however, Commissioners may add items to the
agenda up to 4 days prior to the meeting. They also may remove items from consideration at any
time. While it has been the goal to present error-free information, we do not represent that
documentation is without errors or omissions.
In addition to regular Board meetings, the Board of County Commissioners may, from time to
time, schedule a workshop during which they will receive information from …
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Tue Sep 22, 2026 · 17:05
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Tue Sep 15, 2026 · 18:00
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Mon Sep 14, 2026 · 18:00
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Commission Chambers, Tavares
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Commission Chambers-315 W. Main St., Tavares
Tue Sep 8, 2026 · 09:00
Board of County Commissioners
Lake County Board discusses 2027 budget, millage rates, and data center moratorium
The Board of County Commissioners will review the tentative Fiscal Year 2027 budget and millage rates. Other key discussions include a moratorium on data center development applications and various service assessments.
- Adoption of the Fiscal Year 2027 tentative budget and millage rates
- Ordinance to suspend acceptance of development applications for data centers
- Approval of the FY 2027-2031 Transportation Improvement Program ($123,990,035)
- Fire Assessment resolution ($54,467,645 revenue)
- Solid Waste Assessment resolution ($33,987,543 revenue)
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BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
LAKE COUNTY, FLORIDA
REGULAR MEETING
September 8, 2026
COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
Anthony Sabatini, District #1
Sean Parks, District #2
Kirby Smith, District #3
Leslie Campione, District #4
Timothy Morris, District #5
Jennifer Barker, County Manager
Gary J. Cooney, Clerk to the Board
Melanie Marsh, County Attorney
DISCLAIMER
Meetings are held in person with limited occupancy for social distancing.
Members of the public are invited to attend in person or join the meeting
virtually via Zoom with a computer or smart device. Attendees may also call
into the meeting using the information provided on our website.
To view upcoming meeting dates and locations, or for more information
on upcoming meetings, visit https://lakecountyfl.gov/boardmeeting.
This booklet has been prepared for the convenience of the Board of County Commissioners in
discussing matters before them. Every effort has been made to include all items to be discussed at
this Board of County Commissioners meeting; however, Commissioners may add items to the
agenda up to 4 days prior to the meeting. They also may remove items from consideration at any
time. While it has been the goal to present error-free information, we do not represent that
documentation is without errors or omissions.
In addition to regular Board meetings, the Board of County Commissioners may, from time to
time, schedule a workshop during which they will receive information from …
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Wed Sep 2, 2026 · 09:00
Planning and Zoning Board
Tue Sep 1, 2026 · 09:00
Board of County Commissioners
Commissioners to discuss rescinding license plate reader authorizations
The Lake County Board of County Commissioners will hold a regular meeting with public hearings on rezoning and other land-use items, followed by a discussion on whether to rescind authorizations for License Plate Readers in county right-of-way. The agenda also includes routine reports and a citizen comment period.
- Discussion on rescinding License Plate Reader (LPR) authorizations in county right-of-way
- Public hearings on rezonings, conditional use permits, comprehensive plan amendments, and variances
- Citizen question and comment period (3-minute limit per person)
- Annexation report
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BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
LAKE COUNTY, FLORIDA
REGULAR MEETING
September 1, 2026
COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
Anthony Sabatini, District #1
Sean Parks, District #2
Kirby Smith, District #3
Leslie Campione, District #4
Timothy Morris, District #5
Jennifer Barker, County Manager
Gary J. Cooney, Clerk to the Board
Melanie Marsh, County Attorney
DISCLAIMER
Meetings are held in person with limited occupancy for social distancing.
Members of the public are invited to attend in person or join the meeting
virtually via Zoom with a computer or smart device. Attendees may also call
into the meeting using the information provided on our website.
To view upcoming meeting dates and locations, or for more information
on upcoming meetings, visit https://lakecountyfl.gov/boardmeeting.
This booklet has been prepared for the convenience of the Board of County Commissioners in
discussing matters before them. Every effort has been made to include all items to be discussed at
this Board of County Commissioners meeting; however, Commissioners may add items to the
agenda up to 4 days prior to the meeting. They also may remove items from consideration at any
time. While it has been the goal to present error-free information, we do not represent that
documentation is without errors or omissions.
In addition to regular Board meetings, the Board of County Commissioners may, from time to
time, schedule a workshop during which they will receive information from …
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Wed Aug 26, 2026 · 15:30
Lake County Water Authority
Water Authority to hear Trout Lake Nature Center funding request
The Lake County Water Authority will hold its regular meeting, featuring a presentation and FY2027 funding request from Trout Lake Nature Center, a creel survey presentation from FWC, and discussion of the Pine Meadows Hicks Ditch Restoration with Representative Nan Cobb. The board will also consider consent agenda items including water resources report and contract agreements.
- Trout Lake Nature Center presentation and FY2027 funding request
- 2025-2026 Florida Fish & Wildlife Conservation Commission Creel Survey presentation
- Pine Meadows Hicks Ditch Restoration discussion with Representative Nan Cobb
- Approval of Contract Resource Educator Agreements
- Approval of Preserve Occupational License Agreements
water-resourcesfundingpresentationcontractsconservation
315 W Main Street, Tavares
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LAKE COUNTY WATER AUTHORITY
(352) 324-6141
REGULAR MEETING ANNOUNCEMENT AND AGENDA
Wednesday, August 26, 2026
3:30 p.m.
Lake County Administration Building
2nd Floor – County Commission Chambers
315 Main Street, Tavares, FL 32778
I. CALL TO ORDER
II. INVOCATION & PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
III. AGENDA UPDATE
• Discussion regarding proposed revisions to today’s Agenda.
IV. STATE LEGISLATURE, HOUSE DISTRICT 26
• Representative Nan Cobb
Pine Meadows Hicks Ditch Restoration
V. CONTINENTAL STRATEGIES LEGISLATIVE UPDATE
VI. MINUTES APPROVAL (Tab 1)
Tab 1 Recommend approval of the following minutes:
• July 22, 2026, Regular Meeting
VII. PUBLIC COMMENT
VIII. CONSENT AGENDA (Tab 2-4)
Tab 2 Water Resources Monthly Staff Report
Chuck Groves
Tab 3 Approval of Contract Resource Educator Agreements
Justin Elkins
Tab 4 Approval of Preserve Occupational License Agreements
Jimmy Crawford
IX. SPECIAL RECOGNITION (Tab 5)
Tab 5 Robert Hendrick Service Recognition
Birdie Zenishek
X. REGULAR AGENDA (Tabs 6-8)
Tab 6 Conservation Professionals Week
Justin Elkins
Tab 7 2025-2026 Florida Fish & Wildlife Conservation Commission Daniel Nelson
Creel Survey Presentation
Andrew Marbury
Tab 8 Trout Lake Nature Center Presentation & FY2027 Funding Request Eileen Tramontana
XI. REPORTS
A. Legal Counsel/Executive Director
XII. BOARD MEMBER REPORTS AND ITEMS FOR FUTURE AGENDA
XIII. ANNOUNCEMENT OF UPCOMING MEETINGS AND EVENTS …
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Tue Aug 25, 2026 · 09:00
Board of County Commissioners
Lake County considers temporary moratorium on new data centers
The Lake County Board of County Commissioners will hold the first public hearing on a proposed temporary moratorium on the construction or expansion of data center facilities in unincorporated areas. The board will also consider several contracts and agreements, including a $4.26 million road project and a $750,000 EMS billing services contract, along with various land development regulation amendments.
- First public hearing on temporary moratorium for data center facilities in unincorporated Lake County
- Award CR 452 Phase 2 project to C.W. Roberts Contracting, Inc. for $4,258,663.70
- Contract 26-522 for EMS Billing Services to Digitech Computer, LLC, estimated $750,000
- Increase Contract 25-734 for Document and Scanning Services with Advanced Data Solutions, Inc. from $75,000 to $200,000
- Adopt resolution for all-way stop signs on Lakeshore Drive and Woodward Avenue in Eustis
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BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
LAKE COUNTY, FLORIDA
REGULAR MEETING
August 25, 2026
COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
Anthony Sabatini, District #1
Sean Parks, District #2
Kirby Smith, District #3
Leslie Campione, District #4
Timothy Morris, District #5
Jennifer Barker, County Manager
Gary J. Cooney, Clerk to the Board
Melanie Marsh, County Attorney
DISCLAIMER
Meetings are held in person with limited occupancy for social distancing.
Members of the public are invited to attend in person or join the meeting
virtually via Zoom with a computer or smart device. Attendees may also call
into the meeting using the information provided on our website.
To view upcoming meeting dates and locations, or for more information
on upcoming meetings, visit https://lakecountyfl.gov/boardmeeting.
This booklet has been prepared for the convenience of the Board of County Commissioners in
discussing matters before them. Every effort has been made to include all items to be discussed at
this Board of County Commissioners meeting; however, Commissioners may add items to the
agenda up to 4 days prior to the meeting. They also may remove items from consideration at any
time. While it has been the goal to present error-free information, we do not represent that
documentation is without errors or omissions.
In addition to regular Board meetings, the Board of County Commissioners may, from time to
time, schedule a workshop during which they will receive information from st …
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Tue Aug 25, 2026 · 09:00
Board of County Commissioners
Lake County Commission to hold regular meeting, CRA board session first
The Lake County Board of County Commissioners is holding its regular meeting on August 25, 2026. The agenda begins with a separate Mt. Plymouth-Sorrento Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) Board meeting, whose agenda is attached. The rest of the agenda is not detailed in this document, so no specific decisions or discussions are listed beyond the CRA session.
- Mt. Plymouth-Sorrento Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) Board meeting scheduled first, with separate agenda attached
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315 W Main St, Tavares
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BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
LAKE COUNTY, FLORIDA
REGULAR MEETING
August 25, 2026
COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
Anthony Sabatini, District #1
Sean Parks, District #2
Kirby Smith, District #3
Leslie Campione, District #4
Timothy Morris, District #5
Jennifer Barker, County Manager
Gary J. Cooney, Clerk to the Board
Melanie Marsh, County Attorney
DISCLAIMER
Meetings are held in person with limited occupancy for social distancing.
Members of the public are invited to attend in person or join the meeting
virtually via Zoom with a computer or smart device. Attendees may also call
into the meeting using the information provided on our website.
To view upcoming meeting dates and locations, or for more information
on upcoming meetings, visit https://lakecountyfl.gov/boardmeeting.
This booklet has been prepared for the convenience of the Board of County Commissioners in
discussing matters before them. Every effort has been made to include all items to be discussed at
this Board of County Commissioners meeting; however, Commissioners may add items to the
agenda up to 4 days prior to the meeting. They also may remove items from consideration at any
time. While it has been the goal to present error-free information, we do not represent that
documentation is without errors or omissions.
In addition to regular Board meetings, the Board of County Commissioners may, from time to
time, schedule a workshop during which they will receive information from st …
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Mon Aug 24, 2026 · 18:00
Lake County Schools
Commission Chambers-315 W. Main St., Tavares
Tue Aug 11, 2026 · 09:00
Board of County Commissioners
Board approves $5.1M in housing grants and $2.5M in infrastructure projects
The Lake County Board of County Commissioners will vote on routine approvals, housing grants, and infrastructure contracts. Items include a $2.78M Community Development Block Grant plan, $377K in housing grants, a $1.7M jail HVAC contract, and $768K for traffic signal upgrades on CR 44A/CR 439.
- Approve $2,780,328 Community Development Block Grant Annual Action Plan
- Approve $124,900 Habitat for Humanity Sager's Cove housing grant
- Approve $160,000 Habitat for Humanity Magnolia Landing housing grant
- Approve $1,699,979 HVAC replacement contract for Lake County Sheriff's Detention Center
- Approve $767,805 CR 44A/CR 439 Intersection Traffic Signal Improvement Project
housinginfrastructuregrantszoningpublic-safetybudgettransportation
315 W Main St., Tavares
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BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
LAKE COUNTY, FLORIDA
REGULAR MEETING
August 11, 2026
COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
Anthony Sabatini, District #1
Sean Parks, District #2
Kirby Smith, District #3
Leslie Campione, District #4
Timothy Morris, District #5
Jennifer Barker, County Manager
Gary J. Cooney, Clerk to the Board
Melanie Marsh, County Attorney
DISCLAIMER
Meetings are held in person with limited occupancy for social distancing.
Members of the public are invited to attend in person or join the meeting
virtually via Zoom with a computer or smart device. Attendees may also call
into the meeting using the information provided on our website.
To view upcoming meeting dates and locations, or for more information
on upcoming meetings, visit https://lakecountyfl.gov/boardmeeting.
This booklet has been prepared for the convenience of the Board of County Commissioners in
discussing matters before them. Every effort has been made to include all items to be discussed at
this Board of County Commissioners meeting; however, Commissioners may add items to the
agenda up to 4 days prior to the meeting. They also may remove items from consideration at any
time. While it has been the goal to present error- free information, we do not represent that
documentation is without errors or omissions.
In addition to regular Board meetings, the Board of County Commissioners may, from time to
time, schedule a workshop during which they will receive information from s …
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Mon Aug 10, 2026 · 15:30
Board of County Commissioners
315 West Main Street, Tavares
Mon Aug 10, 2026 · 18:00
Lake County Schools
Commission Chambers, Tavares
Wed Aug 5, 2026 · 09:00
Planning and Zoning Board
Tue Aug 4, 2026 · 09:00
Board of County Commissioners
Lake County Commissioners hold regular meeting with public comment period
The Lake County Board of County Commissioners will convene a regular meeting on August 4, 2026, featuring a public comment period where residents can address non-agenda items. The agenda includes standard procedural items such as invocation, special recognition, annexation reports, and commissioner reports. No formal decisions are listed beyond routine updates.
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BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
LAKE COUNTY, FLORIDA
REGULAR MEETING
August 4, 2026
COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
Anthony Sabatini, District #1
Sean Parks, District #2
Kirby Smith, District #3
Leslie Campione, District #4
Timothy Morris, District #5
Jennifer Barker, County Manager
Gary J. Cooney, Clerk to the Board
Melanie Marsh, County Attorney
DISCLAIMER
Meetings are held in person with limited occupancy for social distancing.
Members of the public are invited to attend in person or join the meeting
virtually via Zoom with a computer or smart device. Attendees may also call
into the meeting using the information provided on our website.
To view upcoming meeting dates and locations, or for more information
on upcoming meetings, visit https://lakecountyfl.gov/boardmeeting.
This booklet has been prepared for the convenience of the Board of County Commissioners in
discussing matters before them. Every effort has been made to include all items to be discussed at
this Board of County Commissioners meeting; however, Commissioners may add items to the
agenda up to 4 days prior to the meeting. They also may remove items from consideration at any
time. While it has been the goal to present error- free information, we do not represent that
documentation is without errors or omissions.
In addition to regular Board meetings, the Board of County Commissioners may, from time to
time, schedule a workshop during which they will receive information from st …
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Thu Jul 30, 2026 · 09:00
Board of County Commissioners
Committee reviews potential land and trail acquisitions
The Public Lands and Trails Acquisition Advisory Committee is reviewing property submissions to make recommendations to the Board of County Commissioners. The focus is on protecting natural spaces, water quality, wildlife connectivity, and trails.
- Wekiva Trail submission presentation
- Sunderman Addition (40+/- acres)
- Moore Property (61+/- acres)
- Putnam Conservancy (25+/- acres)
- Wilson Island/Ladd Development (177+/- acres)
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315 West Main Street, Tavares
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Public Lands and Trails Acquisition
Advisory Committee
Agenda
Meeting: July 30, 2026, 9:00 am to 2:00 pm
Lake County Administration Building - Board Chambers
315 West Main Street, Tavares, Florida 32778
COUNTY SUPPORT STAFF
Wendy Poag Gallus Quigley
E [email protected] E gallus.quigley @lakecountyfl.gov
P 352-253-4950 P 352-253-4950
The Public Lands and Trails Acquisition Advisory Committee makes recommendations to the Board of County Commissioners on matters relating to
property acquisitions to protect natural spaces, water quality, wildlife connectivity and trails. Visit https://www.lakecountyfl.gov/boards-and-committees
for meeting schedules and agendas.
1. Call to Order and Pledge
2. Meeting Properly Noticed
3. Confirm Quorum Present
4. Request for Approval of Minutes: June 30, 2026
5. Public Comments
6. Property Presentations:
• Wekiva Trail Submission:
o Mike Stephens, Friends of Lake Trails and Florida Greenways and Trails Foundation
o Misty Sommer, Director of Economic Development & Public Information, City of Mount Dora
o John Drury, City Manager, City of Tavares
o Melissa Hill, Trust for Public Lands
o Gallus Quigley, Associate Director for Parks and Trails – Providing staff site visit presentation
• Public Lands Submissions:
o Wendy Poag, Public Lands Manager – Providing staff site visit presentation and updates
▪ Sunderman Addition – 40+/- acres
▪ Moore Property – 61+/- acres
▪ Putnam Conservancy - 25+/- acres
▪ JAC F …
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Tue Jul 28, 2026 · 09:00
Board of County Commissioners
Commissioners to set maximum millage rates for 2026 tax notices
The Board will set the maximum property tax millage rates for the Truth in Millage (TRIM) notices and schedule public hearings on September 8 and 22. They will also hear a presentation on data centers ahead of a proposed moratorium, and consider ordinances on recovery residences and landscape buffers. Several consent items include a $2.2M federal grant for three replacement buses, a $2.75M land purchase for the Round Lake Road Extension Project, and a $100,000 liability claim settlement.
- Setting maximum millage rates for 2026 TRIM notices and scheduling public hearings (Tab 13)
- Presentation on data centers in preparation for a proposed moratorium on data centers (Tab 14)
- Ordinance to create Certified Recovery Residences section in Land Development Regulations (Tab 15)
- Ordinance amending landscape buffer requirements along public roadways (Tab 16)
- Acceptance of $2,248,842 FTA grant for three replacement fixed route buses (Tab 8)
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BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
LAKE COUNTY, FLORIDA
REGULAR MEETING
July 28, 2026
COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
Anthony Sabatini, District #1
Sean Parks, District #2
Kirby Smith, District #3
Leslie Campione, District #4
Timothy Morris, District #5
Jennifer Barker, County Manager
Gary J. Cooney, Clerk to the Board
Melanie Marsh, County Attorney
DISCLAIMER
Meetings are held in person with limited occupancy for social distancing.
Members of the public are invited to attend in person or join the meeting
virtually via Zoom with a computer or smart device. Attendees may also call
into the meeting using the information provided on our website.
To view upcoming meeting dates and locations, or for more information
on upcoming meetings, visit https://lakecountyfl.gov/boardmeeting.
This booklet has been prepared for the convenience of the Board of County Commissioners in
discussing matters before them. Every effort has been made to include all items to be discussed at
this Board of County Commissioners meeting; however, Commissioners may add items to the
agenda up to 4 days prior to the meeting. They also may remove items from consideration at any
time. While it has been the goal to present error- free information, we do not represent that
documentation is without errors or omissions.
In addition to regular Board meetings, the Board of County Commissioners may, from time to
time, schedule a workshop during which they will receive information from sta …
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Showing the 30 most recent meetings of 89 on record. See the yearly meeting archives below for the full history.
🌐 County-level context (Lake County)
County-level context — from BLS, IRS, FEMA, HUD, Census. These figures cover the whole county this city sits in, not just the city itself.
Net migration+12,855 people (+$781.6M net AGI · 2023)
Federal disasters (10 yr)18 ({"Hurricane": 17, "Freezing": 5, "Severe Storm": 5, "Tropica · last Fri Oct 11, 2024)
Business establishments8,849 (96,577 employees · 2023)
Fair Market Rent (2BR)$1,958/mo (827 assisted households · 2025)
Adults with low literacy20.2% (low numeracy 31% · 2017)
Sources: BLS LAUS, IRS SOI, FEMA, NHTSA FARS, Census CBP, HUD, NCES PIAAC
City profile
Everything below is drawn from this city’s own public record and primary-source government data. AI-written summaries are a finding aid, not a citable quote.
$445.3M
Annual budget
$103.4M
Debt outstanding
5,342
Permitted housing units
The money — in
source: Census gov-finance & state comptrollerBudget
Revenue$445.3M
Spending$380.6M
Revenue ran ahead of operating spending this year.
Debt load LOW
Outstanding debt$103.4M
Debt-to-revenue0.23×
Debt-load index34 / 100
A debt-load indicator (national percentile of debt, deficit & aid-reliance) — not a solvency verdict. Cross-checked against official state fiscal-stress scores where they exist.
Outcomes — economic mobility
source: Opportunity Atlas (Harvard) · research useFor kids who grew up here in low-income households, their adult household-income rank (0–1). The average hides a gap by race:
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Where it’s happening
geocoded land-use decisions🗺 Interactive map
Every rezoning, development approval, and permit — explore the geocoded records in the research explorer.