Leesburg public meetings in 2021
21 substantive meetings from 2021, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
City Commission
The Leesburg City Commission is meeting to consider routine consent agenda items, including two grant applications: one for a high-fidelity patient simulator from the Florida Department of Health and another for the Hazard Mitigation Grant Program to harden critical infrastructure. No public hearings or non-routine items are scheduled, and the agenda is largely procedural.
- Resolution to apply for and accept, if awarded, a Florida Department of Health grant for one high-fidelity patient simulator
- Resolution to apply for and accept, if awarded, the Hazard Mitigation Grant Program (HMGP) through the Florida Department of Emergency Management for hardening critical infrastructure
- Approval of minutes from the December 13, 2021 regular meeting
City Commission
The Leesburg City Commission will consider a resolution to create a downtown building redevelopment grant program with $1,000,000 in initial funding, along with several other items including a $400,000 contract for Pat Thomas Stadium improvements and a FEMA grant application for fire equipment. The agenda also includes first reading of an ordinance amending the city's retirement plan for general employees, and several consent agenda items such as purchasing computers and approving minutes.
- Downtown building redevelopment grant program with $1,000,000 initial funding
- Purchase request for Pat Thomas Stadium improvements not to exceed $400,000
- Resolution to apply for FEMA Assistance to Firefighters Grant for mobile air compressor
- First reading of ordinance amending General Employees Retirement Plan
- Natural gas service agreement for Eagle Trail Landing Phase II with Hanover 623 Holdings
General
The Leesburg City Commission is meeting to approve minutes from October 11, 2021, and to authorize a construction work order for decorative fencing and an electronic parking gate at Berry Park. The work order would be executed via the continuing services EZIQC Gordian Contract with Johnson-Laux, funded through the Carver Heights/Montclair Area Community Redevelopment Agency.
- Purchase authorization for decorative fencing and electronic parking gate at Berry Park
- Construction work order via EZIQC Gordian Contract with Johnson-Laux
- Resolution by Carver Heights/Montclair Area Community Redevelopment Agency
- Approval of minutes from October 11, 2021 regular meeting
City Commission
The Leesburg City Commission will hear presentations on the Leesburg Center for the Arts murals and the Main Street East and West Complete Streets conceptual design alternatives. The consent agenda includes approvals for a Wellness Center management contract, a U.S. Customs lease at the airport, a natural gas sales contract with Lakeland, and several airport-related design task orders. No public hearings or ordinances are scheduled.
- RFP 210231 for Wellness Center Management Services
- U.S. Government Lease HSBP-7119-L-IN0440 for 1,800 sq ft at Leesburg International Airport for Customs and Border Protection
- Gas Sales Contract with City of Lakeland for natural gas supply
- Task Order with GAI Consultants for aircraft hangar design and Fuel Farm Project design/bidding
- New fee schedule for concerts at Pat Thomas Stadium
City Commission
The City Commission will hold second readings on three ordinances to annex and rezone about 148.67 acres east of U.S. Highway 27 and north of Dewey Robbins Road for the Hodges Reserve single-family subdivision. The consent agenda includes several routine purchasing items, including police forfeiture funds and construction contracts. A presentation on Leesburg Center for the Arts murals is also scheduled.
- Annexation of 148.67 acres (Hodges Reserve AX) into District 3
- Future Land Use Map change from Lake County Rural to Estate Residential (Hodges Reserve LGCP)
- Zoning change from Lake County A (Agriculture) to City PUD for single-family subdivision (Hodges Reserve)
- Police forfeiture funds: $36,571.00 for duty gear and firearms
- Construction Services Agreement with Bulldog Sitework, LLC for $82,705.60
General
The Leesburg City Commission is meeting to approve the minutes from September 16, 2021, and to consider a resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute a land purchase contract for property at 1115 County Road 468. The property is part of the Carver Heights / Montclair Area Community Redevelopment Agency. The agenda is otherwise procedural, with no other substantive items.
- Resolution authorizing land purchase contract with Mrs. Gwendolyn C. Allen Carston for 1115 County Road 468
- Approval of minutes from September 16, 2021 regular meeting
City Commission
The Leesburg City Commission will hold a regular meeting with a presentation on the Pine Street Complete Streets and Redevelopment final concept. The consent agenda includes several resolutions, notably a $2.25 million construction contract for the airport apron rehabilitation, a $166,022 change order for the Teen Center project, and a $350,000 transfer from the Solid Waste fund. Public hearings will cover first readings of ordinances to annex and rezone about 18.5 acres near Sunnyside Drive, and to rezone 139 acres for a planned residential subdivision.
- Construction Change Order No. 1 with Evergreen Construction for Teen Center project: $166,022.62; budget increase of $240,000
- Airport Apron Rehabilitation: construction contract with CW Roberts Contracting, Inc. for $2,254,738.50; Task Order with GAI Consultants for $229,730.00
- First reading: annexation of 18.5 acres south of U.S. 441 and east of Sunnyside Drive (Sunnyside Subdivision AX)
- First reading: Future Land Use Map change for 18.5 acres from Lake County Rural to City Estate (Sunnyside Landing)
- First reading: rezoning 139 acres from Lake County R-1 to City PUD for single-family subdivision (Sunnyside Landing PUD)
City Commission
The City Commission will hold a public hearing to adopt the FY 2021-22 millage rate of 4.0192 mills and the final budget. They will also consider several consent agenda items, including contracts for chlorine and bio-solids disposal, and non-routine items such as drainage repairs and a digital sign. The meeting includes public comments and routine approvals.
- Public hearing to adopt 4.0192 mills millage rate for FY 2021-22
- Resolution to adopt FY 2021-22 budget
- Resolution authorizing up to $250,000 for drainage repairs in Arlington Ridge
- Resolution approving American Recovery Grant Projects
- Purchase request for new digital sign at The Lakefront entrance
City Commission
The Leesburg City Commission is holding a public hearing to discuss and tentatively adopt the proposed millage rate and budget for Fiscal Year 2021-22. The proposed millage rate is 4.0192 mills, which is 0.00% more than the rolled back rate. The commission will also set the date for the final public hearing on the budget.
- Public hearing on proposed millage rate of 4.0192 mills for FY 2021-22
- Resolution tentatively adopting the FY 2021-22 millage rate
- Resolution tentatively adopting the FY 2021-22 budget
- Public comments on tentative budget and millage rate
- Establish date for final public hearing on millage and budget
General
The U.S. Highway 441/27 Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) will meet to approve minutes from September 2020 and adopt resolutions amending the FY 2020-21 budget and adopting the FY 2021-22 budget, appropriating funds to specific redevelopment projects. The meeting is a regular session with no other substantive items on the agenda.
- Resolution approving amended FY 2020-21 budget
- Resolution adopting FY 2021-22 budget
- Appropriation of funds to specific redevelopment projects
- Approval of minutes from September 17, 2020 regular meeting
General
The Carver Heights/Montclair Area Community Redevelopment Agency will hold a regular meeting to approve minutes from August 9, 2021, and adopt two resolutions: one amending the Fiscal Year 2020-21 budget and one adopting the Fiscal Year 2021-22 budget, both appropriating funds to specific redevelopment projects. The meeting is largely procedural, with no other substantive items on the agenda.
- Resolution approving amended FY 2020-21 Budget and appropriating funds to redevelopment projects
- Resolution adopting FY 2021-22 Budget and appropriating funds to redevelopment projects
- Approval of minutes from regular meeting held August 9, 2021
City Commission
The Leesburg City Commission will hold first readings on ordinances to annex about 1,088 acres east of U.S. Highway 27 and rezone it from agricultural to Planned Unit Development for mixed use. They will also hold a public hearing on fire assessments, consider a $297,020 change order for Pine Street improvements, and discuss potential American Recovery Act projects.
- Annexation of ~1,088 acres (Whispering Hills/Marsan) into District 3
- Future Land Use Map change from Lake County Rural to City Neighborhood Mixed Use
- Zoning change from Lake County A (Agriculture) to City PUD for mixed use
- Fire assessment public hearing and rate approval for FY starting Oct 1, 2021
- Change order with CPH, Inc. for Pine Street improvements, not to exceed $297,020
City Commission
The Leesburg City Commission will hold second readings on ordinances to annex and rezone about 32.68 acres for the Sundance Subdivision, plus other zoning changes. They will also consider consent items including a $49,000 ARPA management contract, a natural gas line installation agreement, and resolutions for gas service and construction. A settlement agreement for an eminent domain action on East Magnolia Street and an ARPA grant agreement are on the agenda.
- Annexation and rezoning of 32.68 acres at County Road 48 and County Road 33 for Sundance Subdivision (second reading)
- Rezoning 12.94 acres at South Street and Caballo Road for Salvation Army church/social service campus (second reading)
- Rezoning 28.92 acres north of U.S. 441 and east of Pemble Road for Harbor View Park RV Resort (second reading)
- Resolution authorizing $49,000 for ARPA fund management with Government Services Group, Inc.
- Resolution authorizing up to $200,000 for new natural gas lines along County Road 470 for The Villages expansion
General
The Leesburg City Commission is holding a meeting with a general discussion regarding airport matters. No other substantive items are on the agenda; the rest is procedural (call to order, roll call, adjournment).
- General discussion regarding Airport Matters
General
The Leesburg City Commission is meeting to approve minutes from July 26, 2021, and consider one resolution from the Carver Heights/Montclair Community Redevelopment Agency. The resolution authorizes the CRA chairperson and secretary to execute an 'AS IS' residential contract with Gwendolyn C. Allen Carston. The agenda is otherwise procedural, with no other substantive items listed.
- Resolution authorizing 'AS IS' residential contract with Gwendolyn C. Allen Carston
- Approval of minutes from July 26, 2021 regular meeting
City Commission
The Leesburg City Commission is meeting to consider several routine consent items and public hearings, including second reading of a utility franchise for The Villages, first readings of zoning changes for a Salvation Army campus and an RV resort, and a property rights element for the comprehensive plan. The agenda also includes approval of minutes, a building repair purchase, and resolutions on a mitigation strategy, a gas service agreement, and a new staff position.
- Second reading: 30-year non-exclusive water/wastewater franchise for Wildwood Utility Dependent District serving The Villages
- First reading: Rezone 12.94 acres at South Street and Caballo Road to PUD for Salvation Army church/social service campus
- First reading: Rezone 28.92 acres north of US 441 and east of Pemble Road to PUD for Harbor View Park RV Resort
- Resolution: Approve Lake County Multi-Jurisdictional Local Mitigation Strategy
- Resolution: Gas service agreement with Fox Pointe of Leesburg, LLC for Fox Pointe at Rivers Edge
City Commission
The Leesburg City Commission is meeting to consider several routine consent items and public hearings. Key actions include second readings of ordinances to rezone about 160 acres for mixed-use development (Banning Ranch) and to establish Villages CDD 14, plus first reading of a 30-year utility franchise for Wildwood Utility Dependent District. The consent agenda includes a $120,120 roofing contract and a budget amendment for the third quarter. A discussion on growth matters is also scheduled.
- Rezoning of ~160 acres west of County Road 33 and south of Florida's Turnpike from PUD to PUD for mixed use (Banning Ranch)
- Ordinance establishing Village Community Development District No. 14 (Villages CDD 14)
- First reading of 30-year potable water and wastewater franchise to Wildwood Utility Dependent District
- Resolution authorizing $120,120 contract with Advanced Roofing, Inc. for contractor services
- Resolution to increase rates for Florida Blue health insurance plans and limit retiree health benefit to $400/month for employees hired before Oct 1, 2008 and retiring by Apr 1, 2022
City Commission
The Leesburg City Commission is meeting to approve the minutes from the July 12, 2021 regular meeting and to consider a resolution regarding proposed redevelopment projects and programs for the Carver Heights and Montclair areas. The agenda contains no other substantive items.
- Resolution on Carver Heights / Montclair Area Proposed Redevelopment Projects and Programs
- Approval of minutes from July 12, 2021 regular meeting
City Commission
The Leesburg City Commission is meeting to approve minutes from a prior session and to consider a resolution authorizing the City Manager to purchase vacant land from the Land O' Lakes Lodge IBPOE of W #656 Trust for the purpose of removing blighted conditions in the Carver Heights/Montclair community. The agenda is otherwise procedural, with no other substantive items.
- Resolution authorizing purchase of vacant land from Land O' Lakes Lodge IBPOE of W #656 Trust for blight removal
- Approval of minutes from February 8, 2021 regular meeting
City Commission
The Leesburg City Commission is meeting to consider consent agenda items including a $528,175 construction services agreement with Cathcart Construction, plus several ordinances on second reading that would change land use and zoning for properties near County Road 470 and vacate rights-of-way. They will also hold first readings for a zoning change on 160 acres west of County Road 33 and the establishment of Villages Community Development District No. 14. Public comments are limited to three minutes.
- Construction Services Agreement with Cathcart Construction Company – Florida, LLC for $528,175.00
- Second reading: Future Land Use Map change for 36.9 acres east of Florida's Turnpike and south of County Road 470 to Neighborhood Mixed Use
- Second reading: Zoning change for 36.9 acres to PUD for mixed-use residential and commercial development
- First reading: Zoning change for 160 acres west of County Road 33 and south of Florida's Turnpike to PUD (Banning Ranch)
- Resolution to accept $1,600 American Library Association grant for STEAM youth programs
City Commission
The Leesburg City Commission will consider a consent agenda including a $1,527,435 construction services agreement with Team Fishel for electric utility projects, along with several resolutions on fire aid agreements, a police grant, and utility easements. Public hearings include a second reading for a zoning change on 221 acres near U.S. 27 and Windsong Oak Drive, and first readings for extending an ambulance service taxing district and vacating rights-of-way. Non-routine items include a mural request, board appointments, fire assessment rates, and a discussion on Rails to Trails funding.
- $1,527,435 construction agreement with Team Fishel for two Leesburg Electric projects
- Second reading: zoning change on ~221 acres east of U.S. 27 and south of Windsong Oak Drive (Windmill)
- First reading: extend Municipal Service Taxing Unit for ambulance/EMS to Sept 30, 2021
- First readings: vacate ~2.25 acres (Venetian Isle #2) and ~0.73 acres (Venetian Isle #3) of right-of-way
- Resolution imposing fire protection assessments for FY beginning Oct 1, 2021