Leesburg public meetings in 2021

General

The Leesburg City Commission and Lake County Board of County Commissioners held a joint workshop to discuss growth management, specifically regarding the proposed Whispering Hills and Hodges Reserve annexations. The discussion focused on urban versus rural development standards, infrastructure, and the use of conservation-style planning. No formal votes were taken, but the Lake County Board decided against having their attorney object to the city's upcoming annexation hearing.

• Lake County Board decided not to object to the city's annexation hearing (3-2)

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

The Leesburg City Commission met on December 20, 2021 with three of five members present; Commissioners Jay Connell and Dan Robuck were absent. The Commission adopted its consent agenda 3-0, which included the December 13, 2021 meeting minutes and two resolutions authorizing grant applications: one to the Florida Department of Health for a high-fidelity patient simulator (Resolution 10,997) and one for the Hazard Mitigation Grant Program through the Florida Department of Emergency Management to harden critical infrastructure (Resolution 10,998). No ordinances were read, no public hearings or non-routine items were held, and there were no public comments. The City Manager noted the city attorney RFP was issued that day, with a new contract expected around mid-March.

• Adopted consent agenda as presented (3-0)
• Adopted Resolution 10,997 authorizing application for a Florida Department of Health grant for one high-fidelity patient simulator
• Adopted Resolution 10,998 authorizing application for the Hazard Mitigation Grant Program through the Florida Department of Emergency Management to harden critical infrastructure
• Approved December 13, 2021 regular meeting minutes via consent agenda

City Commission

The City Commission will consider several resolutions regarding grant awards, utility easements, and budget amendments for the fourth quarter. The meeting also includes a second reading of an ordinance to amend the General Employees Retirement Plan and a discussion regarding the Leesburg Arts Center.

• Amendment of the Fiscal Year 2020-21 Budget for multiple funds
• Second reading of an ordinance amending the City of Leesburg Retirement Plan
• Approval of American Recovery Act Fund Grant Award for Facci Bella
• Approval of the Downtown Redevelopment Grant Program
• Discussion regarding Leesburg Arts Center/Partnership Building usage

The Leesburg City Commission adopted resolutions approving American Recovery Act grants for Facci Bella and the Leesburg CDC, the Downtown Redevelopment Grant Program, and updates to the general employee retirement plan. The commission also appointed William Bowlin to the Police Pension Board and discussed future repairs for the Leesburg Arts Center/Partnership building.

• Adopted Consent Agenda (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution 10,982 for FEMA Assistance to Firefighters Grant
• Adopted Resolution 10,983 for FAA Airport Rescue Grant
• Adopted Resolution 10,993 for Facci Bella ARA grant award (4-1)
• Adopted Resolution 10,994 for Downtown Redevelopment Grant Program (4-1)
• Adopted Resolution 10,995 for Leesburg CDC ARA Grant Project List (4-0-1 abstain)
• Adopted Ordinance 21-45 amending General Employee Retirement Plan (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution 10,996 appointing William Bowlin to Police Pension Board (5-0)

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

The Commission approved an amended purchase request for stadium renovations and authorized several service agreements and grants. A proposed $1 million downtown redevelopment grant program was tabled to refine eligibility guidelines.

• Approved $3,000 donation to Leesburg High School Bowling Team (5-0)
• Approved $480,000 for Pat Thomas Stadium improvements (3-2)
• Authorized FEMA grant application for mobile air compressor system (Res. 10,976)
• Authorized natural gas agreement with Hanover 623 Holdings, LLC (Res. 10,977)
• Authorized Post Closing Agreement with The Villages Land Company, LLC (Res. 10,978)
• Released statutory reservation of Petroleum and Mineral Rights (Res. 10,979)
• Appointed Alan Reisman to the Greater Leesburg Community Redevelopment Agency (5-0)
• Tabled $1 million downtown building redevelopment grant program (5-0)

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

The Carver Heights/Montclair Area Community Redevelopment Agency approved Resolution 98 authorizing the City Manager to execute a construction work order with Johnson-Laux for decorative fencing and an electronic parking gate at Berry Park, at a contract price of $260,000 to come from the Carver Heights CRA budget. The vote was 6-0, with Commissioner Kevin Conner absent. Commissioners discussed whether the cost should instead come from the city's general fund or reserves, but the resolution as presented passed. The board also approved the regular meeting minutes of October 11, 2021, 6-0.

• Adopted Resolution 98 authorizing a construction work order with Johnson-Laux for decorative fencing and an electronic parking gate at Berry Park, $260,000 from the Carver Heights CRA budget (6-0)
• Approved the regular meeting minutes of October 11, 2021 (6-0)

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

The Leesburg City Commission approved a consent agenda with multiple utility easements, leases, and grant applications, and adopted resolutions for GAI Consultants to design airport hangars and for a new concert fee schedule at Pat Thomas Stadium. Sunnyside annexation and rezoning cases were pulled and rescheduled for December 20, 2021. The Commission also heard presentations on downtown murals and a complete streets conceptual design.

• Approved RFP 210231 for Wellness Center Management Services and Healthcare Center Service Agreement (Resolution 10,958)
• Approved U.S. Government Lease for Customs and Border Protection space at Leesburg International Airport (Resolution 10,959)
• Authorized Fire Department to apply for Career Source Florida Incumbent Worker Training grant for Paramedic School (Resolution 10,960)
• Approved Gas Sales Contract with City of Lakeland for natural gas supply (Resolution 10,961)
• Approved FDOT Public Transportation Grant Agreement for Leesburg International Airport Fuel Farm Project (Resolution 10,962)
• Approved Task Order with GAI Consultants for Fuel Farm Project design and bidding services (Resolution 10,963)
• Approved Task Order with GAI Consultants for aircraft hangar design and taxilanes at Leesburg International Airport (5-0, Resolution 10,974)
• Approved fee schedule and multi-use policy to host concerts at Pat Thomas Stadium (5-0, Resolution 10,975)

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

The Leesburg City Commission adopted its consent agenda 4-0, approving a series of purchasing resolutions and agreements, including an $82,705.60 construction services agreement with Bulldog Sitework, LLC to relocate water and sewer utilities ahead of an FDOT project on the US-27 corridor. Three second-reading ordinances tied to the Hodges Reserve annexation, land-use change, and rezoning of about 148.67 acres were pulled at the applicants' request and will be rescheduled after readvertising. The meeting also included the retirement recognition of Gas Director Jackson Rogers and public comments, with the City Attorney advising against further comment on the Hodges matter due to due process concerns.

• Adopted consent agenda 4-0 (Connell, Robuck, Burry, Christian yes; Pederson absent)
• Approved $82,705.60 Construction Services Agreement with Bulldog Sitework, LLC (Resolution 10,957, 4-0)
• Approved Amendment One with Facci Bella, Inc. extending LakeFront TV management agreement two years with 3% cost adjustment (Resolution 10,945)
• Approved $36,571.00 in police forfeiture funds for duty gear and firearms (Resolution 10,946)
• Approved Amendment 3 with Perfect Fit Image Apparel, Inc. for fire retardant uniforms (Resolution 10,947)
• Approved piggyback agreement with Paqco, Inc. for on-call pavement and base repair (Resolution 10,948)
• Approved natural gas service agreements with Abbington Oaks, Inc. and Tara Village, Inc. (Resolutions 10,954, 10,955)
• Hodges Reserve annexation, land-use, and rezoning ordinances (148.67 acres) pulled at applicants' request; to be rescheduled after readvertising

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

The Carver Heights/Montclair Area Community Redevelopment Agency voted 0-6 to deny Resolution 97, which would have authorized the City Manager to execute a land purchase contract with Gwendolyn C. Allen Carston for property at 1115 County Road 468. The resolution failed after commissioners objected to including city-funded memorial signage requested by the seller, though the board's prior direction to purchase the property for up to $175,000 was noted as still standing. The board also approved the September 16, 2021 meeting minutes 6-0. Commissioners discussed but took no formal action on Berry Park safety concerns, a proposed fence estimated at about $300,000, and park hours.

• Denied Resolution 97 authorizing a land purchase contract for 1115 County Road 468 (0-6)
• Approved September 16, 2021 CRA meeting minutes (6-0)
• No action taken on Berry Park fence, cameras, or park hours; discussion only

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)

The Leesburg City Commission approved a $2,254,738.50 construction services agreement with CW Roberts Contracting for the Leesburg International Airport Apron Rehabilitation Project, along with related grant and task order resolutions. It also adopted a Facility Use Agreement with the Boys & Girls Clubs of Central Florida as amended to let the City Attorney modify maintenance clauses, and made the Boys & Girls Club's American Recovery Grant funding contingent on accepting those lease terms. A first reading of ordinances for the Sunnyside Landing annexation, future land use change, and PUD rezoning was held with no vote; the PUD item was laid over to a future meeting.

• Approved $2,254,738.50 airport apron construction agreement with CW Roberts Contracting (Resolution 10,929)
• Approved airport apron grant amendment and $229,730 GAI Consultants task order (Resolutions 10,928, 10,930)
• Adopted Boys & Girls Club Facility Use Agreement as amended to let City Attorney modify maintenance clauses (5-0)
• Made Boys & Girls Club American Recovery Grant funding contingent on accepting lease terms (5-0, one abstain)
• Approved $166,022.62 Teen Center change order with Evergreen Construction (4-0, one abstain)
• Amended Teen Center budget by $240,000 (4-0, one abstain)
• Approved conveyance of vacant lot to Carmela Daley for In-fill Housing, amended with 5-year repurchase right (5-0)
• Approved vacant land sales contract with Bertha M. Hill at 2107 Waitman Avenue (5-0)

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

The City Commission adopted the Fiscal Year 2021-22 budget and millage rate of 4.0192 mills. Commissioners approved $250,000 for drainage repairs in Arlington Ridge, contingent on homeowners and the HOA signing hold-harmless agreements and assigning legal rights to the city. Additionally, the Commission approved the allocation of $11.8587 million in American Recovery Grant funds for various infrastructure projects and nonprofit support.

• Adopted FY 2021-22 budget and 4.0192 millage rate (5-0)
• Approved $250,000 for Arlington Ridge drainage repairs (5-0)
• Approved $11.8587M American Recovery Grant project allocations (4-0, 1 abstain)
• Denied Cracker Barrel lease amendment (0-5)
• Approved digital signage for 'The Lakefront' (5-0)
• Approved natural gas sales contract with City of Lakeland (5-0)
• Accepted utility easement from Christian Worship Center (4-0, 1 abstain)

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

The City Commission held a public hearing and tentatively adopted the Fiscal Year 2021-22 millage rate of 4.0192 mills and the tentative FY 2021-22 budget, both by 4-0 roll call votes. The 4.0192 rate equals the current year rollback rate, described in the minutes as a zero percent increase and not a tax increase under TRIM guidelines. City Manager Al Minner described a $500,000 gas fund transfer issue and a plan to use about $1 million in federal COVID reimbursement to cover it. The final adoption hearing is set for Monday, September 27, 2021 at 5:30 p.m. at the Venetian Center.

• Adopted Resolution 10,913 tentatively adopting 4.0192 mills as the FY 2021-22 millage rate (4-0)
• Adopted Resolution 10,914 tentatively adopting the FY 2021-22 budget (4-0)
• Set final millage and budget adoption hearing for September 27, 2021 at 5:30 p.m. at the Venetian Center

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

The U.S. Highway 441 / 27 Community Redevelopment Agency Commission approved the regular meeting minutes from September 17, 2020. The Commission also adopted resolutions to amend the Fiscal Year 2020-21 budget and adopt the Fiscal Year 2021-22 budget.

• Approved September 17, 2020 regular meeting minutes (4-0)
• Adopted Resolution 41 amending FY 2020-21 budget (4-0)
• Adopted Resolution 42 approving FY 2021-22 budget (4-0)

General

The Greater Leesburg Community Redevelopment Agency will consider resolutions to amend the current fiscal year budget and adopt the upcoming fiscal year budget, appropriating funds to specific redevelopment projects. The meeting also includes approval of minutes from April 12, 2021, and routine procedural items.

• Resolution amending 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 April 12, 2021 regular meeting

The Greater Leesburg Community Redevelopment Agency approved minutes from its April 12, 2021 regular meeting and adopted two budget 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. Both resolutions passed 4-0. Commissioners Jay Connell and Bettye Stevens Coney were absent, and the clerk reported Commissioner Jasper Felix submitted her resignation that week.

• Approved April 12, 2021 regular meeting minutes (4-0)
• Adopted Resolution 49 amending FY2020-21 budget and appropriating funds to redevelopment projects (4-0)
• Adopted Resolution 50 adopting FY2021-22 budget and appropriating funds to redevelopment projects (4-0)

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

The Leesburg Carver Heights/Montclair Area Redevelopment Agency approved the minutes from its August 9, 2021 meeting. The Commission also adopted Resolution 95, approving the amended budget for Fiscal Year 2020-21, and Resolution 96, adopting the budget for Fiscal Year 2021-22. Officials discussed potential property acquisition at 1115 County Road 468 and future security and aesthetic improvements for Berry Park.

• Approved regular meeting minutes from August 9, 2021 (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution 95 approving amended Fiscal Year 2020-21 budget (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution 96 approving Fiscal Year 2021-22 budget (5-0)

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

The Leesburg City Commission adopted a professional services change order for Pine Street improvements and approved natural gas, school impact fee, and annexation/land-use ordinances for the Whispering Hills development. Commissioners also adopted the annual fire protection assessment resolution and a language access plan for grant programs, while discussing potential allocations for American Recovery Act funds.

• Adopted Consent Agenda except items 5.B.1 and 5.C.3 (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution 10,909 for CPH, Inc. change order for Pine Street improvements not to exceed $297,020 (3-1, 1 abstention)
• Adopted Resolution 10,907 for Eagle Tail Landing natural gas service agreement (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution 10,908 for Florida Gas Utility escrow deposit conformance (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution 10,910 for School Board of Lake County proportionate share agreement for impact fees (5-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 21-41 renaming Dunlin Street in Lake Denham Phase III (5-0)
• Approved transmission of Whispering Hills comprehensive plan amendment to the state (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution 10,911 for fiscal year fire protection assessments (5-0)

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

The Leesburg City Commission denied an ordinance to annex about 32.68 acres for the Sundance Subdivision on the south side of County Road 48, with four commissioners voting no and Mayor Christian voting yes. Because the annexation failed, two related ordinances changing the future land use map and zoning for the same property were not heard. The Commission also adopted a settlement resolution to drop the city's eminent domain case over 307 and 311 East Magnolia Street and pay up to $50,000 in legal fees, after denying an amendment that would have authorized the City Manager to settle at $225,000.

• Denied annexation of ~32.68 acres for Sundance Subdivision (1 yea, 4 nays)
• Ordinance 21-35 changing future land use for Sundance not heard due to annexation denial
• Ordinance 21-36 rezoning Sundance to PUD not heard due to annexation denial
• Adopted Ordinance 21-38 adding a property rights element to the Comprehensive Plan (5-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 21-39 rezoning ~12.94 acres for a Salvation Army church/social service and youth center campus, as amended to prohibit use as a homeless shelter (5-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 21-40 rezoning ~28.92 acres for Harbor View Park RV Resort (4 yeas, 1 abstain)
• Adopted Resolution 10,905 to drop the eminent domain case for 307 and 311 East Magnolia Street and pay up to $50,000 in legal fees (5-0); an amendment to authorize settling at $225,000 was denied (2 yeas, 3 nays)
• Adopted Resolution 10,906 authorizing the American Rescue Plan Grant Agreement, with CM Minner stating the amount is $11,855,707 (5-0)

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

The City Commission held a special joint workshop with the Airport Advisory Board on August 12, 2021, to discuss airport finances, hangar demand, and future projects. No motions, votes, or formal decisions were recorded; the minutes describe discussion and staff direction only. Topics included the airport layout plan, roughly $2.8 million in airport cash, a 45-person T-hangar waiting list with deposits paid, the fuel farm, apron construction, and marketing commercial land. The meeting adjourned at 6:53 p.m.

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

The Carver Heights/Montclair Area Community Redevelopment Agency of the City of Leesburg adopted Resolution 94, authorizing the Chairperson and Secretary to execute an 'AS IS' Residential Contract with Gwendolyn C. Allen Carston for a property adjacent to the Leesburg Resource Center. The commission amended the original motion to offer $175,000, up from the appraised value of $171,000, and gave the Mayor authority to execute the contract. The vote was 6-0 on both the amendment and the final resolution. Commissioner Dan Robuck was absent.

• Approved minutes of the July 26, 2021 regular meeting (6-0)
• Adopted Resolution 94 authorizing an 'AS IS' Residential Contract with Gwendolyn C. Allen Carston (6-0)
• Amended the offer price to $175,000 and authorized the Mayor to execute the contract (6-0)

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

The City Commission approved a consent agenda covering various infrastructure and administrative resolutions, including a new utility franchise for the Wildwood Utility Dependent District. Three zoning and comprehensive plan ordinances were introduced and laid over for future consideration following requests for additional project details.

• Adopted utility franchise for Wildwood Utility Dependent District (4-0)
• Approved Lake County Multi-Jurisdictional Local Mitigation Strategy (4-0)
• Approved natural gas service agreement for Fox Pointe (4-0)
• Approved Spring Creek Phase II plat (4-0)
• Authorized new Assistant Service Planner position in Electric Department (4-0)
• Approved MOC building repair contract (4-0)
• Tabled comprehensive plan amendment regarding property rights (4-0)
• Tabled zoning changes for Salvation Army and Harbor View Park RV Resort (4-0)

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

The Leesburg City Commission adopted Resolution 10,894 on a 3-2 vote, modifying the $400 monthly retiree health insurance benefit for employees hired before October 1, 2008, and adding an annual cost-of-living adjustment to the stipend. The commission also adopted a health insurance rate increase (Resolution 10,892) and authorized transferring up to $1,749,310.00 into the healthcare fund (Resolution 10,893). Earlier, commissioners tabled indefinitely an ordinance vacating about 0.73 acres of right of way near Dixie Avenue and Lake Street (Venetian Isle #3), and adopted ordinances for the Banning Ranch zoning change and the Village Community Development District No. 14.

• Adopted Resolution 10,894 modifying the $400/month retiree health benefit for employees hired before October 1, 2008, with annual COLA (3-2; Connell and Pederson no)
• Adopted Resolution 10,892 increasing City health insurance rates effective October 1, 2021 (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution 10,893 authorizing the City Manager to transfer up to $1,749,310.00 into the healthcare fund (5-0)
• Tabled indefinitely an ordinance vacating about 0.73 acres of right of way south of Dixie Avenue and east of Lake Street (Venetian Isle #3) (5-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 21-29 changing zoning on about 160 acres from PUD to PUD for mixed-use development west of County Road 33 and south of Florida's Turnpike (Banning Ranch) (5-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 21-30 establishing Village Community Development District No. 14 (5-0)
• Adopted the consent agenda, including Resolutions 10,884 through 10,891 (5-0)
• First reading of a 30-year potable water and wastewater franchise ordinance for Wildwood Utility Dependent District laid over to the next meeting (no vote)

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

The Commission reviewed proposed redevelopment projects and programs for the Carver Heights/Montclair Area, including property acquisitions, road closures, and small business assistance. No formal votes were taken on the projects; staff was directed to return with prioritized lists and estimated costs for future consideration. The Commission did formally approve the minutes from the July 12, 2021, regular meeting.

• Approved minutes from July 12, 2021 meeting (5-0)

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

The Carver Heights/Montclair Area Community Redevelopment Agency adopted Resolution 93, authorizing the City Manager to execute a contract to purchase vacant land from the Land O' Lakes Lodge IBPOE of W #656 Trust to remove blighted conditions. The vote was 7-0. The Commission also approved the regular meeting minutes from February 8, 2021, 7-0. The rest of the meeting was discussion: commissioners exchanged ideas for future CRA spending, including land acquisition, road expansion, affordable housing, a commercial center and Beecher Street beautification, and the Housing Director said he would bring options back to a future meeting. No other decisions were made.

• Adopted Resolution 93 authorizing the City Manager to execute a purchase contract for vacant land from the Land O' Lakes Lodge IBPOE of W #656 Trust to remove blighted conditions (7-0)
• Approved the regular meeting minutes of February 8, 2021 (7-0)

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

The Leesburg City Commission approved a $528,175 construction agreement with Cathcart Construction Company – Florida, LLC for water main replacement affecting about 56 customers, despite the bid coming in about 30% over the engineer's estimate. The Commission also adopted ordinances changing the future land use and zoning for 36.9 acres near County Road 470 from industrial to mixed-use commercial/residential, and approved a three-year sports tourism recruitment contract with Alison Strange & Associates capped at $100,000. One right-of-way vacation ordinance for Venetian Isle #3 was tabled to July 26, 2021, to correct an omitted ingress/egress easement provision.

• Approved $528,175 construction agreement with Cathcart Construction Company – Florida, LLC for water main replacement (4-1, Connell no)
• Adopted Ordinance 21-25 changing 36.9 acres near CR 470 from Industry and Technology Commerce Park to Neighborhood Mixed Use (5-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 21-26 rezoning 36.9 acres near CR 470 from PUD to PUD for mixed-use residential and commercial (5-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 21-27 extending Leesburg's participation in the Lake County Municipal Service Taxing Unit for ambulance/EMS to September 30, 2022 (5-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 21-28 vacating about 2.25 acres of right of way for Venetian Isle #2 (5-0)
• Tabled Ordinance for Venetian Isle #3 right-of-way vacation to July 26, 2021 meeting
• Adopted Resolution 10,882 submitting the FY 2021-22 Certification of Taxable Value to the Lake County Property Appraiser (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution 10,883 authorizing a three-year sports tourism recruitment agreement with Alison Strange & Associates, capped at $100,000 (5-0)

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

The City Commission approved a $1,527,435 construction agreement with Team Fishel, Inc. for electric utility projects supporting The Villages expansion. They also adopted an ordinance changing zoning on approximately 221 acres from PUD to PUD to allow commercial and residential development. Additionally, the Commission approved fire protection assessments for fiscal year 2021 and appointed members to several advisory boards, including the Planning Commission.

• Adopted Consent Agenda excluding minutes and Team Fishel contract (4-0)
• Approved $1,527,435 Construction Services Agreement with Team Fishel, Inc. (4-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 21-24 changing zoning on ~221 acres east of US 27 (4-0)
• Adopted Resolution 10,877 imposing Fire Protection Assessments for FY 2021 (3-1)
• Appointed two members to Planning Commission (3-1)
• Appointed members to Historic Preservation Board, removing Tracy Bronson (4-0)
• Approved mural at Leesburg Marketplace Shopping Center (4-0)
• Discussed Rails to Trails funding; no vote taken

City Commission

The City Commission will consider several ordinances for land annexation and zoning changes for residential developments. The meeting also includes discussions regarding police body cameras and a property sale to The Villages Land Company, LLC.

• Annexation and zoning for Sundance Subdivision (32.68 acres)
• Annexation and zoning for Hodges Reserve (148.67 acres)
• Zoning change for Windmill development (221 acres)
• Contract for purchase and sale of real property with The Villages Land Company, LLC
• Discussion regarding Leesburg Police Department body cameras

The Commission approved a lease agreement with Leesburg Hangar, LLC and a real property sale to The Villages Land Company, LLC. Several residential annexation and rezoning requests for the Sundance and Hodges Reserve subdivisions were discussed but not finalized. The board also agreed to budget for police body cameras in FY 2022.

• Approved lease agreement with Leesburg Hangar, LLC at 8900 Airport Boulevard (4-1 abstain)
• Approved sale of real property to The Villages Land Company, LLC at $20,000 per acre (4-1)
• Approved Amendment 1 to Public Transportation Grant Agreement for airport apron rehabilitation (5-0)
• Approved Landlord’s Consent & Lease Assignment with Skybolt Aeromotive Corp and Seacoast National Bank (5-0)
• Approved First Amendment to City Manager Alfred A. Minner's employment agreement (5-0)
• Approved School Resource Officer services agreement for Lake County School Board (5-0)
• Approved May 24, 2021 meeting minutes (5-0)
• Voted to transmit Hodges Reserve comprehensive plan amendment to the state for review (5-0)

City Commission

The City Commission will review several ordinances regarding land use, zoning, and historic district density bonuses. The meeting also includes approval for water and sewer infrastructure projects and a school resource officer position.

• $122,000.00 for reuse water main extension on County Road 48
• $191,635.10 for new gravity sewer main between Pamela and Hill Streets
• Establishment of the Tara Oaks Community Development District
• Land use change for 4.87 acres near Lee Street to Low Density Residential
• Extension of development timeframe for the 640-acre Orange Bend PUD

The City Commission adopted several ordinances to establish density bonuses for the Historic District and approved land use changes for the Lee Street Village area. The board also extended the development timeframe for the Orange Bend PUD and updated police pension definitions.

• Approved $122,000 reuse water main extension contract with Marion Rock, Inc. (5-0)
• Approved $178,931 sewer main construction contract with U.S. Water Services Corporation (5-0)
• Established Tara Oaks Community Development District (5-0)
• Changed 4.87 acres from Institutional to Low Density Residential for Lee Street Village (5-0)
• Approved Historic District Density Bonus criteria and land development regulations (5-0)
• Granted 10-year development extension for Orange Bend PUD (5-0)
• Amended police retirement fund to make all special pay pensionable effective July 1 (5-0)
• Authorized one School Resource Officer for Leesburg High School summer term 2021 (5-0)

City Commission

The City Commission will consider an ordinance to extend the development timeframe for the Orange Bend mixed-use PUD. They will also review an ordinance to amend the Police Officers' Retirement Fund. Other items include several purchasing requests and construction agreements.

• First reading of an ordinance to extend the Orange Bend mixed-use PUD development timeframe
• First reading of an ordinance to amend the Police Officers' Retirement Fund
• Purchase of an air curtain burner for $135,211.03 from Air Burners, Inc.
• Construction Services Agreement with US Water Services Corporation for $85,711.00
• Construction Change Order No. 4 for the Aquatic Complex project for $151,823.28

The Leesburg City Commission approved a $135,211.03 purchase of an air curtain burner for yard debris disposal, contingent on obtaining a required permit before proceeding. The commission also adopted a resolution ratifying a ground lease amendment with Venetian Gardens Site Holdings, LLC, and approved routine consent items including an $85,711 construction agreement and a $151,823.28 change order for the Aquatic Complex. A first reading of an ordinance to extend the Orange Bend PUD development timeframe was discussed but no decision was made; staff will return with data in two weeks. A first reading on police pension definitions was also discussed with no vote taken.

• Approved $135,211.03 purchase of air curtain burner from Air Burners, Inc. (4-0)
• Adopted Resolution 10,854 ratifying Third Amendment to ground lease with Venetian Gardens Site Holdings, LLC (4-0)
• Approved consent agenda including $85,711 construction agreement with US Water Services Corporation (4-0)
• Approved $151,823.28 change order for Aquatic Complex with Evergreen Construction Management (4-0)
• Approved revised memorandum to reimburse U.S. Customs and Border Protection for FY 2021 IT Refresh (4-0)
• No vote taken on Orange Bend PUD extension ordinance; staff directed to return with data in two weeks
• No vote taken on police pension ordinance; staff directed to provide further clarification

City Commission

The City Commission will consider several utility contracts, budget amendments, and gas service agreements for local developments. The meeting also includes second readings of ordinances to rezone land for a mixed-use project and a mechanic shop.

• Wastewater master plan task order with Halff Associates, Inc. for $110,500.00
• Purchase of lift station controllers from Barney's Pumps, Inc. for $95,785.00
• Rezoning 20.63 acres west of U.S. Highway 27 for Manuella Apts. mixed-use development
• Rezoning 0.28 acres north of West Main Street for a mechanic shop
• Amending the Fiscal Year 2020-21 Budget for multiple city funds

The Commission approved a zoning change to allow for a mixed-use development featuring workforce apartments. Several utility agreements and budget amendments were passed via the consent agenda, while one rezoning request for a mechanic shop was tabled.

• Approved zoning change to PUD for mixed-use development at Manuella Apts (4-0)
• Tabled rezoning of 0.28 acres to SPUD for a mechanic shop (4-0)
• Approved property donation and Quitclaim Deed to Community Development Corporation of Leesburg, Inc. (3-0, 1 abstain)
• Approved $95,785 purchase of lift station controllers from Barney's Pumps, Inc. (4-0)
• Approved $110,500 task order with Halff Associates, Inc. for wastewater master plan (4-0)
• Approved three contract amendments for Electrical Works, Prime Electric, and Lakeside Electrical (4-0)
• Approved four natural gas service agreements for Stonegate and Tara Oaks developments (4-0)
• Approved second quarter budget amendments for multiple city funds (4-0)

City Commission

The City Commission will consider a rezoning request for 6.64 acres near East Dixie Avenue and South Lake Street. The meeting also includes a first reading of an ordinance to establish the Tara Oaks Community Development District.

• Rezoning 6.64 acres from P and R-3 to SPUD north of East Dixie Avenue and east of South Lake Street
• Establishment of the Tara Oaks Community Development District
• Funding for Façade, Sign and Landscape and Home Improvement Grant Programs
• Creation of Permit Specialist I and Plans Examiner III positions in the Building department
• Airport Coronavirus Relief Grant Program agreement with the FAA

The City Commission approved a rezoning request for approximately 6.64 acres to a Small Planned Unit Development. The board also authorized funding for facade and home improvement grants and created two new positions in the Building Department.

• Approved rezoning of 6.64 +/- acres to SPUD for Venetian Isle North (5-0)
• Approved funding for Façade, Sign and Landscape and Home Improvement Grant Programs (4-1)
• Approved creation of Permit Specialist I and Plans Examiner III positions (5-0)
• Appointed Kathy Encrapera and Carol Pasquale to the Library Advisory Board (5-0)
• Appointed Commissioner Burry to the Region 5 Trauma Advisory Board Executive Committee (5-0)
• Approved extension of Non-Exclusive Interlocal Subscription Agreement with Florida PACE Funding Agency (5-0)
• Approved Airport Coronavirus Relief Grant Program Agreement with the FAA (5-0)
• Adopted March 22, 2021 meeting minutes (5-0)

General

The City Commission will meet to approve minutes from the September 17, 2020, meeting. The agenda also includes a resolution from the Greater Leesburg Community Redevelopment Agency regarding Fiscal Year 2021 grant awards.

• Approval of September 17, 2020, meeting minutes
• Resolution for Fiscal Year 2021 Façade, Sign, and Landscape Grant Awards (FSL Grants 2021)

The Greater Leesburg Community Redevelopment Agency approved Resolution 48, funding the Fiscal Year 2021 Facade, Sign, and Landscape Grant Awards. The City Manager confirmed $54,000 was available for the program. The board also approved the minutes of its September 17, 2020 regular meeting. A commissioner asked that future grant rounds include clear application deadlines and timelines, and the City Manager said a proposal would return to the Commission by October.

• Adopted Resolution 48 funding FY2021 Facade, Sign, and Landscape Grant Awards ($54,000) (6-0)
• Approved minutes of the September 17, 2020 regular meeting (6-0)

City Commission

The City Commission will discuss several ordinances, including a charter amendment to create five single-member districts. The meeting also includes several resolutions regarding airport leases, gas service contracts, and a $142,128.74 elevator modernization project.

• Charter amendment to create five single-member districts for City Commissioners
• $142,128.74 elevator modernization at City Hall by Johnson-Laux Construction, LLC
• Zoning change for multi-family apartments at Lakes at Royal Palm
• Lease agreements for Bill Bryan KIA and Bill Bryan SUBARU at Leesburg International Airport
• Rezoning for a mechanic shop north of West Main Street and west of Lone Oak Drive

The Commission adopted an ordinance creating five single-member districts for City Commissioners based on updated Census data. Other key actions included approving several airport leases and a zoning change for multi-family apartments, while denying a landscaping grant project.

• Adopted Ordinance 21-10 creating five single-member districts for City Commissioners (5-0)
• Approved zoning change for Lakes at Royal Palm to allow multi-family apartments with specific size minimums (5-0)
• Denied Resolution 10,829 for FDOT landscaping improvements on State Road 500 (0-5)
• Approved Impact Fee Credit Agreement with Bentley Ridge Holdings, LLC (3-2)
• Approved month-to-month airport leases for Bill Bryan KIA and Bill Bryan Subaru (5-0)
• Approved $142,128.74 for City Hall Elevator Modernization (5-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 21-12 vacating 4,884 square feet of right of way on Barrett Avenue (4-0-1)
• Tabled rezoning for a mechanic shop on West Main Street until April 26, 2021 (4-1)

City Commission

The City Commission will consider several professional service agreements for downtown master plan improvements and construction contracts. The agenda also includes multiple ordinances regarding zoning changes and right-of-way vacations.

• $2,406,500 construction agreement for the Leesburg Teen Center
• $207,972 design agreement for Market Street Festival Street improvements
• $187,000 recoating contract for the College Street Elevated Water Storage Tank
• Rezoning 0.28 acres north of West Main Street for a mechanic shop
• Design agreements for South Canal Street & Dixie Avenue and Pine Street

The Leesburg City Commission approved a $2,406,500 guaranteed maximum price construction agreement with Evergreen Construction Management for the Leesburg Teen Center (4-0, one abstention) and adopted a $207,972 professional services agreement with CPH, Inc. for Market Street Festival Street design (3-2). It denied a $121,495 CPH design agreement for the South Canal Street & Dixie Avenue Entryway (0-5) and adopted an $85,100 CPH agreement for Pine Street Improvements design (4-1). The Commission also tabled an impact fee credit agreement with Bentley Ridge Holdings, LLC (5-0) and approved a ground lease amendment with Venetian Gardens Site Holdings, LLC (5-0).

• Approved $2,406,500 GMP construction agreement with Evergreen Construction Management for the Leesburg Teen Center (4-0, Commissioner Robuck abstained)
• Approved $207,972 CPH, Inc. design agreement for Market Street Festival Street (3-2)
• Denied $121,495 CPH, Inc. design agreement for South Canal Street & Dixie Avenue Entryway (0-5)
• Approved $85,100 CPH, Inc. design agreement for Pine Street Improvements (4-1)
• Approved ground lease amendment with Venetian Gardens Site Holdings, LLC, adding that the tenant provides all work product to the City if the lease is terminated (5-0)
• Tabled impact fee credit agreement with Bentley Ridge Holdings, LLC (5-0)
• Adopted consent agenda including $187,000 Citrus Sandblast water tank recoating and a Speed Society, LLC warranty deed (5-0)

City Commission

The City Commission will consider an ordinance to create five single-member districts for commissioners based on updated Census data. The meeting also includes discussions on substation transformer design contracts and land use amendments for Lee Street Village.

• Ordinance to create five single-member districts for City Commissioners
• Task orders for Picciola and Center substation transformer design up to $109,705.00 each
• Land use change for 4.87 acres near Lee Street from Institutional to Low Density Residential
• Disbursement of $169,687 in Cares Act funding
• Revised rate schedules for rental and municipal LED lighting services

The City Commission adopted a consent agenda approving engineering contracts, a teen center grant agreement, and a subdivision plat. Two items were pulled for discussion: a three-year lease for a new consulting firm at the Business Incubator was approved 4-1, and an additional $169,687 in CARES Act funding was approved 5-0 to assist remaining business applicants. First readings of ordinances regarding single-member commissioner districts and land use changes for Lee Street Village were held, with the district map vote postponed to March 22.

• Adopted Consent Agenda (5-0) including engineering task orders and grant agreements
• Approved $169,687 additional CARES Act funding for business assistance (5-0)
• Approved 3-year lease with Bases Loaded Consultant Group for incubator space (4-1)
• Authorized $109,705 task orders for substation transformer design services
• Approved Community Development Block Grant agreement for Leesburg Teen Enrichment Center
• Accepted plat for Liberty Preserve subdivision
• Postponed vote on single-member district ordinance to March 22 for further data review
• Held first readings for Lee Street Village land use and zoning amendments

City Commission

The City Commission will consider several rezoning ordinances for planned unit developments and mixed-use projects. The agenda also includes a request for restroom repairs at Venetian Gardens Ski Beach and various administrative resolutions.

• Restroom repairs at Venetian Gardens Ski Beach by Johnson-Laux Construction up to $119,942.53
• Rezoning 14.09 acres east of U.S. Highway 27 (Fox Pointe)
• Rezoning 20.63 acres west of U.S. Highway 27 (Manuella Apts.)
• Rezoning 31 acres south of east Dixie Avenue (Lakes at Royal Palm)
• Quitclaim Deed for 931 and 933 East Main Street to Habitat for Humanity

The Commission approved a rezoning ordinance for the Fox Pointe development despite resident concerns over boat docks. It also authorized the purchase of a lot on Pine Street for $50,000 and approved a quitclaim deed for Habitat for Humanity. Several items, including a business incubator lease and a mixed-use zoning request, were tabled.

• Approved rezoning of 14.09 acres for Fox Pointe (4-1)
• Approved $50,000 purchase of lot on Pine Street (3-2)
• Approved quitclaim deed for 931 and 933 East Main Street to Habitat for Humanity (4-0, 1 abstain)
• Approved $119,942.53 for Venetian Gardens Ski Beach restroom repairs (5-0)
• Approved FY 2021-22 budget calendar (5-0)
• Approved Spring Creek subdivision plat (5-0)
• Tabled lease agreement for Bases Loaded Consultant Group (5-0)
• Tabled zoning change for Manuella Apts (5-0)

General

The City Commission will consider a resolution regarding the Carver Heights/Montclair Area Community Development Agency. The resolution authorizes the execution of a Corporate Warranty Deed to Willie Ruth Grimsley for a vacant parcel under the In-Fill Housing Program.

• Resolution to execute a Corporate Warranty Deed to Willie Ruth Grimsley
• Conveyance of a vacant parcel for single-family home development
• Approval of minutes from the September 17, 2020, regular meeting

The Carver Heights/Montclair Area Community Redevelopment Agency adopted Resolution 92, authorizing its Chairman and secretary to execute a Corporate Warranty Deed to Willie Ruth Grimsley for a vacant parcel to build a single-family home under the In-Fill Housing Program. The vote was six yeas, one abstain (Commissioner Robuck, citing that Haven is a customer of RoMac), no nays. The agency also approved minutes from its September 17, 2020 regular meeting by a 6-0 roll call vote. The meeting adjourned at 5:22 p.m.

• Adopted Resolution 92 authorizing a Corporate Warranty Deed to Willie Ruth Grimsley for a vacant parcel for a single-family home under the In-Fill Housing Program (6 yeas, 1 abstain, 0 nays)
• Approved minutes of the September 17, 2020 regular meeting (6-0 roll call vote)

City Commission

The City Commission will consider several items including airport construction contracts and budget amendments. The meeting also includes multiple ordinance readings regarding land annexation and rezoning for residential and mixed-use developments.

• Construction services agreement with Blackwater Construction, Inc. for $536,181.00 at Leesburg International Airport
• Annexation and rezoning of 158 acres west of U.S. Highway 27 (Whitemarsh II & III)
• Rezoning of 36.9 acres east of Florida's Turnpike for mixed-use development (CR 470 Smith)
• Rezoning of 20.63 acres west of U.S. Highway 27 for mixed-use development (Manuella Apts.)
• Amendment to Paymentus Corporation contract to add fees for Building Services and Planning & Zoning

The Leesburg City Commission adopted ordinances for the annexation, comprehensive plan land use change, and PUD rezoning for the 158-acre Whitemarsh II & III development, with construction restricted to daylight hours. The Commission also approved the consent agenda, including a $536,181 airport construction agreement with Blackwater Construction, and advanced several first-reading ordinances for future consideration.

• Adopted consent agenda except item 5.B.2 (5-0)
• Approved $536,181 agreement with Blackwater Construction for airport renovations (4-0, 1 abstention)
• Adopted Ordinance 21-06 annexing approximately 158 acres for Whitemarsh II & III (4-1)
• Adopted Ordinance 21-07 amending the Future Land Use Map for Whitemarsh II & III (4-1)
• Adopted PUD conditions restricting Whitemarsh construction to daylight hours only (5-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 21-08 rezoning Whitemarsh II & III to PUD (5-0)
• Advanced first-reading ordinances for Fox Pointe, CR 470 Smith, and Manuella Apts. to second reading on February 8, 2021

City Commission

The City Commission will review several ordinances regarding land annexation and rezoning near Sleepy Hollow Road. The meeting also includes a presentation on the Leesburg Teen Center project and several purchasing requests.

• Purchase of a new aerial bucket truck for the Electric Department for $244,230.00
• Annexation and rezoning of 0.46 acres west of Sleepy Hollow Road and north of Old Tavares Road
• Modification of approval conditions for 19.5 acres north of U.S. Highway 441
• Vacating easements at the Leesburg Industrial Center near Montclair Road and Carver Drive
• Participation Agreement with Johnson-Laux Construction, Inc. for Job Order Contracting

The City Commission approved a participation agreement with Johnson-Laux Construction for job order contracting and authorized the sale of a portion of abandoned railroad right-of-way to Ro-Mac Lumber & Supply. Commissioners also approved ordinances for the annexation and rezoning of property on Sleepy Hollow Road and authorized a design amendment for the Lake Griffin Reserve development to replace a pool with other recreational amenities. Additionally, the Commission granted the City Manager authority to adjust city operations in response to rising COVID-19 cases.

• Approved Johnson-Laux Construction participation agreement (3-2)
• Approved $244,230 bucket truck purchase for Electric Department
• Approved tree trimming contracts with Tip Top Tree Experts and Native Land & Trees
• Approved sale of railroad right-of-way to Ro-Mac Lumber & Supply (4-0, 1 abstain)
• Annexed 0.46 acres near Sleepy Hollow Road (4-0, 1 abstain)
• Approved Lake Griffin Reserve amenity plan amendment (5-0)
• Approved vacation of easements for FedEx site (5-0)

General

The City Commission will conduct elections for the positions of Mayor and Mayor Pro Tem. The meeting also includes the installation of new commissioners and various administrative appointments for 2021.

• Election of Mayor
• Election of Mayor Pro Tem
• Installation of Commissioners Jimmy Burry and Jay Connell
• 2021 Commission Appointments
• Presentation of plaques to outgoing Commissioner Jay Hurley and Mayor Elise A. Dennison

The City Commission swore in new commissioners Jimmy Burry and Jay Connell and elected John Christian as Mayor and Mike Pederson as Mayor Pro Tem. The Commission also finalized its annual committee assignments and appointed members to the Airport and Parks & Recreation Advisory Boards.

• Swore in Jimmy Burry as Commissioner for Seat 1
• Swore in Jay Connell as Commissioner for Seat 3
• Elected John Christian as Mayor (unanimous)
• Elected Mike Pederson as Mayor Pro Tem (unanimous)
• Approved 2021 commission committee appointments
• Approved advisory board appointments (5-0)