Leesburg public meetings in 2022
25 substantive meetings from 2022, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
City Commission
The Leesburg City Commission will hold a public hearing to review and approve an inventory list of city-owned properties suitable for affordable housing. The meeting also includes a routine resolution accepting a right-of-way deed for Villages of West Lake Unit No. 71 roadways.
- Accept right-of-way deed for Villages of West Lake Unit No. 71 roadways from Village Community Development District No. 14
- Public hearing and vote on inventory list of city-owned properties suitable for affordable housing
City Commission
The Leesburg City Commission will decide on second readings of ordinances that would annex and rezone three large properties for single-family residential development. The meeting also includes routine contract approvals and utility easements.
- Annexation and rezoning of ~49 acres west of County Road 44 for Swan Capital PUD
- Annexation and rezoning of ~59.6 acres east of County Road 33 for Cedar Creek LGCP PUD
- Annexation and rezoning of ~133 acres east of U.S. Highway 27 for Anthony Property PUD
- Amendment to contract with Sissine’s Business Solutions of Orlando, LLC (no amount listed)
- $13,460 Library HVAC Assessment contract with OCI Associates, Inc.
City Commission
The Leesburg City Commission will hold a public hearing to consider second readings of 15 ordinances that would annex approximately 1,066 acres of land, amend the Future Land Use Map, and change zoning designations to allow residential and commercial development. The meeting also includes routine approvals such as purchasing agreements, grants, and utility easements.
- Annex 133 acres (Anthony Property) and rezone to Planned Unit Development for single-family homes
- Annex 717 acres (Bar-Key Groves) and rezone to PUD for mixed-use development
- Approve $1.2M Facade, Sign, and Landscape grants for Faith World Church and Palace Partners, LLC at 410 W Main Street
- Approve $500K Downtown Building Redevelopment Grant for Palace Partners, LLC at 410 W Main Street
- Approve $1.5M Pre-Construction Services Agreement with Allstate Construction for Athletic Facility/Field Renovation and Marina Improvements
City Commission
The Leesburg City Commission will meet to decide on several ordinances, including annexation and zoning changes for a 7.93-acre property near County Road 468 and Griffin Road. The meeting will also consider resolutions for reclaimed water agreements, signage contracts, and pay adjustments for police dispatchers. No new ordinances will be introduced for first reading.
- Annexation of 7.93-acre property east of County Road 468 and north of Griffin Road
- Zoning change for 7.93-acre property from Lake County Urban High Density to General Commercial
- SPUD zoning change for 7.93-acre property to allow mixed-use development
- Resolution authorizing reclaimed water agreement with Southeast Wildwood Water Conservation Authority
- Resolution approving second amendment to park and wayfinding signage contract with Sign Design of Florida, Inc. ($ undisclosed)
City Commission
The Leesburg City Commission will hold a public hearing to adopt the proposed millage rate of 4.0192 mills and the FY 2022-23 budget, which is 9.87% above the rolled-back rate. The agenda also includes first readings of several ordinances, including annexations and zoning changes for residential developments, and a resolution adjusting utility rates. Consent items cover vehicle purchases, a $70,167.63 sign installation, and various service contract amendments.
- Public hearing to adopt 4.0192 mills millage rate for FY 2022-23 (9.87% above rolled-back rate)
- First reading: annexation and zoning change for 49-acre Swan Capital property to PUD for single-family homes
- First reading: zoning change for 59.6-acre Cedar Creek property from industrial to PUD for residential
- First reading: ordinance to vacate unconstructed easements on Walker, Seng, and Tuller Roads
- Consent: $70,167.63 purchase for monument signs at H.O. Dabney Aquatic Center
General
The U.S. Highway 441/27 Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) is meeting to approve minutes from a prior meeting and to adopt two budget resolutions: one amending the current fiscal year 2021-22 budget and one adopting the fiscal year 2022-23 budget, both appropriating funds to specific redevelopment projects. No other substantive items are on the agenda.
- Resolution amending FY 2021-22 budget and appropriating funds to redevelopment projects
- Resolution adopting FY 2022-23 budget and approving funds for redevelopment projects
- Approval of minutes from September 16, 2021 regular meeting
General
The Carver Heights / Montclair Area Community Redevelopment Agency is meeting to approve minutes, authorize a subrecipient agreement for CDBG Coronavirus funds to repurpose a building for a food pantry, and adopt amended FY 2021-22 and FY 2022-23 budgets. The meeting includes routine procedural items.
- Subrecipient agreement with Lake County for CDBG Coronavirus funds for food pantry building repurposing
- Resolution approving amended FY 2021-22 budget
- Resolution adopting FY 2022-23 budget
City Commission
The City Commission will hold first readings on multiple ordinances to annex and rezone several properties, including the large Bar-Key Groves tract for commercial and residential use. They will also consider consent items such as a $331,376.75 contract for water main installation and various appointments. The meeting includes a request for an executive session on litigation.
- First reading of ordinances to annex and rezone 717 acres (Bar-Key Groves) for commercial and residential development
- First reading of ordinances to annex and rezone 133 acres (Anthony Property) for a single-family subdivision
- First reading of ordinances to annex and rezone 55 acres (Treasures Trove) for a single-family subdivision
- Consent item: $331,376.75 contract with Halff Associates for US 27 Water Main Installation
- Consent item: Resolution amending utility service fees
City Commission
The Leesburg City Commission will hold second readings on several ordinances, including annexing and rezoning a 33-acre property near County Road 48 for a mixed-use development with single-family homes and mini-warehouse storage. They will also consider zoning changes for other properties, a charter amendment, and several resolutions including a police reserve officer program and grant applications. The meeting includes proclamations for Miss Leesburg winners and public comments.
- Annexation of 33 acres south of County Road 48 (Sundance AX)
- Future Land Use Map change to Estate Residential for 33 acres (Sundance Subdivision SSCP)
- Rezoning 33 acres from Agriculture to PUD for mixed-use (Sundance PUD)
- Rezoning 214.84 acres near U.S. 27 and Florida's Turnpike (Lyden-Nicholson)
- Resolution authorizing Leesburg Police Reserve Officer Program
City Commission
The Leesburg City Commission is meeting to consider a consent agenda and several public hearings. Key items include a $30 million utility revenue bond for a wastewater treatment facility, multiple zoning and annexation ordinances, and a charter amendment. Several annexation and rezoning items for the Schoolview area have been withdrawn by the applicant.
- Resolution authorizing $30,000,000 Utility System Revenue Bond for wastewater treatment facility
- First reading of ordinance to modify PUD zoning on 214.84 acres near U.S. Highway 27 and Florida's Turnpike (Lyden-Nicholson)
- First reading of ordinance to change zoning on 32.86 acres to replace 208 townhouses with 83 single-family homes (Sunnyside Oaks)
- First reading of ordinances to annex and rezone 9.74 acres near Sleepy Hollow Road (Frazier's Sleepy Hollow)
- Consent agenda includes plats for Villages of West Lake Units 65 and 67, and interlocal agreement for library impact fees
City Commission
The Leesburg City Commission is meeting to consider routine consent items, including a chlorine supply contract amendment, several grant applications, and ARPA funding agreements. They will also hold public hearings on two ordinances: one extending participation in the county ambulance taxing unit and another amending the police pension fund. The agenda includes a presentation on the Pine Street final design and a request for an executive session on pending litigation.
- Amendment One with Odyssey Manufacturing for liquid sodium hypochlorite (chlorine) supply
- Ordinance extending participation in Lake County Municipal Service Taxing Unit for ambulance/EMS through Sept 30, 2022
- Ordinance amending Police Officers' Retirement Fund (Chapter 17, Article IV)
- Resolution authorizing ARP Civic Funding Agreements with six organizations
- Resolution increasing Standby Pay and Shift Differential Pay for non-bargaining employees
City Commission
The Leesburg City Commission will decide on four annexations totaling over 133 acres, zoning changes for residential and mixed-use developments, and extensions of existing agreements. The meeting also includes routine approvals for contracts and professional services, as well as informational reports on financial updates and capital projects.
- Amendments to storm debris removal agreements with TFR Enterprises, DRC Emergency Services, and Rostan Solutions
- $560,760 body-worn camera system contract with WatchGuard Video over 5 years
- $111,410 engineering services for Consumptive Use Permit modification with Dewberry Engineers
- $175,855 trail study for Tav-Lee Phase II multi-purpose trail with Halff Associates
- Four annexations and zoning changes for residential and mixed-use developments (Schoolview AX, Sundance AX, Mar-Jo Pines) totaling 133+ acres
City Commission
The Leesburg City Commission will hold its regular meeting to approve routine items including $684,498.12 in purchases and resolutions, and to consider a 7.93-acre annexation and zoning change for mixed-use development near County Road 468 and Griffin Road.
- Purchase of a $468,237.49 vacuum truck for Stormwater Utility from Super Products, LLC
- Purchase of $216,260.63 in programmable logic controllers for wastewater and water systems
- Annexation of 7.93 acres east of County Road 468 and north of Griffin Road (Lake Co Holdings)
- Zoning change to SPUD for mixed-use development on the 7.93-acre site
- Amendment to Office Use Agreement with Lake Economic Area Development Corporation
City Commission
The Leesburg City Commission is meeting to consider routine consent items, including a $1,066,029.45 contract for electric line reconductoring along 14th Street, a debt collection agreement, and approval of multiple subdivision plats. They will also hold public hearings on the second reading of ordinances to annex and rezone about 0.59 acres near County Road 468 and Schoolview Street for residential development. The agenda is largely routine with no major policy debates.
- Construction Services Agreement with Team Fishel, Inc. for $1,066,029.45 to reconductor circuit L59 along 14th Street
- Piggyback Agreement for consumer debt collection services with I.C. System, Inc.
- Second reading of ordinance to annex 0.59 acres west of County Road 468 and north of Schoolview Street (Schoolview AX)
- Second reading of ordinance to rezone 0.59 acres from Lake County RP to City of Leesburg SPUD for residential development
- Approval of plats for Villages of West Lake Units 40-57 and Liberty Preserve Phase Two
City Commission
The Leesburg City Commission is meeting to consider several ordinances, including the annexation and rezoning of about 71 acres east of U.S. Highway 27 and south of Dewey Robbins Road for single-family residential development. They will also hold second readings for creating the Lake Harris Community Development District and first readings for annexing and rezoning a smaller 0.59-acre property near Schoolview Street. The consent agenda includes a $676,127.71 water main installation contract and several resolutions, including a collective bargaining wage agreement with the fire fighters union.
- Second reading: annexation of 71 acres (Lakeco AX) and rezoning to PUD for single-family homes (Lakeco PUD)
- Second reading: creation of Lake Harris Community Development District
- First reading: annexation and rezoning of 0.59 acres near Schoolview Street to SPUD
- Consent agenda: $676,127.71 contract with Bulldog Sitework for Westside Drive water main
- Resolution ratifying collective bargaining wage opener with IAFF Local 2957
City Commission
The Leesburg City Commission will hold a public hearing on a 33-acre property annexation and zoning change for a mixed-use development with single-family homes and mini-warehouse storage units. The meeting also includes routine consent agenda items and non-binding presentations on public art and Complete Streets design updates.
- Annexation of 33-acre property near County Road 48 and Haywood Worm Farm Road
- Zoning change from Agriculture (A) to Planned Unit Development (PUD) for mixed-use development
- Future Land Use Map amendment to City of Leesburg Estate Residential designation
- Fourth Amendment to ground lease with Ski Beach Bar & Grill, LLC
- Ratification of wage agreements with Florida Police Benevolent Association
City Commission
The Leesburg City Commission will hold public hearings and vote on second readings of ordinances to annex about 18.5 acres south of U.S. Highway 441 and east of Sunnyside Drive, change its future land use to Estate, and rezone about 139 acres to PUD for a single-family subdivision. They will also consider a consent agenda including contracts for landscape maintenance and painting services, a T-Mobile lease amendment, and approval of plats for Lake Griffin Reserve. The meeting includes proclamations, employee service awards, and a presentation on the Main Street Complete Streets design update.
- Annexation of 18.5 acres (Sunnyside Subdivision) into District 1
- Future land use change to Estate for Sunnyside Landing
- Rezoning 139 acres to PUD for single-family subdivision (Sunnyside Landing PUD)
- Contract amendment with Brightview Landscape Services for highway right-of-way maintenance
- Fifth amendment to T-Mobile lease adding backup generator at Water Tower facility
City Commission
The Leesburg City Commission will hold a second reading on ordinances to annex four parcels totaling about 80 acres and rezone them for residential or commercial use. The meeting also includes routine approvals like plat acceptances, a $71,000 audit contract, and a $31,430 utility relocation change order.
- Amendment with MSL, PA for financial audit services up to $71,000 per year
- Ratification of $31,430.05 construction change order for Picciola Road utility relocation with Bulldog Sitework, Inc.
- Approval of four subdivision plats: Lone Oak Cemetery Addition #6, Villages of West Lake Unit No. 49, Bradford Ridge, and Lake Griffin Preserve
- Second reading on annexing 41.69 acres east of County Road 44 and north of Seng Road for Hills at Leesburg PUD
- Second reading on annexing 3.95 acres west of U.S. Highway 27 and east of County Road 33 for a C-Store and Gas Station
City Commission
The Leesburg City Commission will hold a regular meeting with several consent agenda items, including a gas utility construction contract, a piggyback agreement for electric transformers, and resolutions on staffing increases and facility rental policy changes. Public hearings include second readings of ordinances on building code updates, a PUD rezoning for Windy Oaks, fence height rules, and an educational facility overlay. The commission will also discuss and rank interviewed law firms for the City Attorney position.
- Purchase request for Newell Hill Regulator station Phase 2 upgrade with Miller Pipeline, LLC, not to exceed $81,275
- Resolution to increase full-time positions in Gas, Customer Service, Planning & Zoning, and Public Works due to growth
- Second reading: Windy Oaks PUD rezoning for single-family residential on ~37.6 acres north of County Road 48 and west of South Quarters Road
- Second reading: Ordinance to allow six-foot fences in side yards on corner lots (Section 25-330)
- Discussion/ranking of interviewed law firms for City Attorney
General
The Leesburg City Commission is holding a special meeting to interview two law firms, Shepard, Smith, Kohlmyer & Hand, P.A. and Stone & Gerken, P.A., as potential candidates for the city attorney position. No decisions are being made at this meeting; it is solely for interviews.
- Interview with Shepard, Smith, Kohlmyer & Hand, P.A.
- Interview with Stone & Gerken, P.A.
General
The Leesburg City Commission is holding a special meeting to interview two law firms, Brionez & Brionez, P.A. and Vose Law Firm, LLP, as potential candidates for the city attorney position. The agenda consists solely of these interviews, a 15-minute break between them, and standard procedural items like the call to order and pledge of allegiance. No decisions are scheduled; this is an interview-only session.
- Interview of Brionez & Brionez, P.A. for city attorney
- Interview of Vose Law Firm, LLP for city attorney
- 15-minute break between interviews
City Commission
The Leesburg City Commission will hold public hearings on several ordinances, including annexations and rezonings for residential and commercial developments, and will vote on consent agenda items such as contracts for wastewater treatment expansion and grant programs. The meeting includes first readings of ordinances for zoning changes and annexations, as well as a second reading for a community development district boundary amendment.
- Resolution authorizing up to $40,000,000 in revenue bonds for Phase II Wastewater Turnpike Expansion project
- Contract amendments with Dewberry Engineers ($2,428,370) and Wharton-Smith ($148,381) for wastewater treatment facility expansion
- Ordinance to rezone 37.6 acres for Windy Oaks PUD single-family residential development
- Annexation and rezoning of 41.69 acres for Hills at Leesburg residential subdivision
- Ordinance to allow six-foot fences in side yards on corner lots
City Commission
The Leesburg City Commission is meeting to consider a consent agenda with 12 resolutions, including grant applications, lease agreements, and budget amendments. They will also hold a first reading of an ordinance to amend the boundary of The Village Community Development District No. 14. No public hearings or non-routine items are scheduled.
- Resolution to apply for Firehouse Subs Public Safety Grant up to $25,000 for PPE
- Resolution to extend lease for Lake County Sheriff's Aviation Unit Hangar
- Resolution to lease property to Bill Bryan Subaru (Import Sales of Lake County)
- Resolution to accept Edward Byrne Grant of $8,170 for police equipment
- First reading of ordinance amending The Village CDD No. 14 boundary
City Commission
The Leesburg City Commission will meet to consider routine consent agenda items, including approval of the Windsong Phase 2 subdivision plat, acceptance of multiple utility easements, and a $800,000 transfer to fund a downtown building redevelopment grant program. No public hearings or non-routine items are scheduled. The meeting also includes a proclamation recognizing Martin Luther King, Jr. Day.
- Resolution accepting Windsong Phase 2 plat (Section 24, Township 20 South, Range 24 East)
- Utility easements from Harbor Vista Development, MD Expansion, Leesburg Regional Medical Center, and others
- Temporary construction easements from Daigneau and Parman properties
- Transfer of $400,000 from Electric fund and $400,000 from Wastewater fund to General Fund for Downtown Building Redevelopment Grant Program
- Proclamation recognizing Martin Luther King, Jr. Day
City Commission
The City Commission will elect a mayor and mayor pro-tem, honor the outgoing mayor, and make 2022 appointments. The main business is second-reading public hearings on six ordinances to annex and rezone two large properties (about 1,088 acres and 148.67 acres) east of U.S. Highway 27, changing land use from Lake County Rural to City designations and zoning to PUD for mixed-use and residential development.
- Annexation of ~1,088 acres (Whispering Hills/Marsan) into District 3
- Future Land Use Map change to Neighborhood Mixed Use for ~1,088 acres
- Rezoning of ~1,088 acres from Lake County A to City PUD
- Annexation of ~148.67 acres (Hodges Reserve) into District 3
- Rezoning of ~148.67 acres to PUD for single-family subdivision