Leesburg public meetings in 2022

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

The City Commission approved a modified list of city-owned real properties suitable for affordable housing to comply with state regulations. The commission also accepted a right-of-way deed for roadways in the Villages of West Lake.

• Adopted Resolution 11,241 to approve a modified inventory list of city-owned properties suitable for affordable housing (4-0)
• Adopted Resolution 11,240 accepting a Right-of-Way Deed from Village Community Development District No. 14 for Villages of West Lake Unit No. 71 (4-0)
• Approved December 12, 2022 meeting minutes (4-0)

City Commission

The City Commission will consider several purchasing requests and resolutions. Items include stadium improvements, fence replacement, and amendments to the 2021-22 fiscal year budget.

• $150,469.45 for Pat Thomas Stadium upgrades via Johnson-Laux Construction, LLC
• $214,346.97 to replace the John L. Johnson Fence via Johnson-Laux Construction, LLC
• Amendment to the Fiscal Year 2021-22 Budget for multiple city funds
• Land Lease Agreement with Good News Church of Central Florida, Inc.
• Ordinance regarding Natural Gas Line Installation Procedures

The City Commission adopted a consent agenda including several purchase requests for public works and fleet services. The board also approved a land lease for the police department and accepted a right-of-way deed for roadways in the Villages of West Lake.

• Approved purchase of one new front-load refuse truck (4-0)
• Approved amendment to Lift Station Rehabilitation Services agreement with Danus Utilities, Inc. (4-0)
• Approved $150,469.45 for Pat Thomas Stadium upgrades via Johnson-Laux Construction, LLC (4-0)
• Approved $214,346.97 to replace the John L. Johnson Fence via Johnson-Laux Construction, LLC (4-0)
• Approved land lease agreement with Good News Church of Central Florida, Inc. for the Police Department (4-0)
• Approved Fourth Quarter budget amendments for multiple city funds (4-0)
• Approved Right-of-Way Deed from Village Community Development District No. 14 for Villages of West Lake (4-0)
• Approved November 28, 2022 meeting minutes (4-0)

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.

The Leesburg City Commission approved the annexation, future land use change, and rezoning for the 49-acre Morningside subdivision (Swan Capital), allowing 162 single-family homes west of County Road 44. The commission also approved the 133-acre Anthony Property annexation and rezoning for 391 homes, and voted 3-2 to rehear the previously failed Treasure Trove annexation on February 27, 2023. Several downtown redevelopment grants were approved, including $250,000 to Palace Partners for renovations at 410 W. Main Street.

• Approved Morningside subdivision annexation, land use, and PUD zoning for 162 homes (4-1)
• Approved Anthony Property annexation, land use, and PUD zoning for 391 homes (4-1)
• Approved rehearing of Treasure Trove annexation, scheduled for Feb 27, 2023 (3-2)
• Approved $250,000 Downtown Building Redevelopment Grant to Palace Partners (3-1, 1 abstain)
• Approved Facade, Sign, and Landscape Grant to Palace Partners (3-1, 1 abstain)
• Approved civic funding agreements, amended to hold funds for band and arts center (4-0, 1 abstain)
• Certified November 8, 2022 election results
• Approved consent agenda items including lease amendments and utility easements (5-0)

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

The Commission approved the annexation and rezoning of the 717-acre Bar-Key Groves property for a mixed-use development, while denying the annexation of the 55-acre Treasure Trove property. Three smaller annexations for commercial and industrial uses were also approved. The Commission tabled grants for downtown building renovations and denied a grant for a church sign improvement.

• Approved Bar-Key Groves annexation (717 acres) (4-0)
• Approved Bar-Key Groves Future Land Use Map amendment (4-0)
• Approved Bar-Key Groves rezoning to PUD (4-0)
• Denied Treasure Trove annexation (55 acres) (1-3)
• Approved Brittany Estates annexation (1.09 acres) (4-0)
• Approved Leesburg Small Bay annexation (3.42 acres) (3-0, 1 abstain)
• Denied Faith World Church facade grant (1-3)
• Tabled Palace Partners facade and redevelopment grants (3-0, 1 abstain)

City Commission

The Leesburg City Commission is meeting to consider consent agenda items, including a $500,000 transfer from the Solid Waste fund for capital projects, and several resolutions for contracts and plats. They will also hold public hearings on second readings of ordinances to annex and rezone two properties for residential development, and discuss fluoride in the public water supply and a 2023 holiday meeting date.

• Second reading: annex 9.74 acres east of Sleepy Hollow Road and north of Sunnyside Drive (Frazier's Sleepy Hollow), rezone to SPUD for single-family
• Second reading: annex 49 acres west of County Road 44 and north/south of Seng Road (Swan Capital), rezone to PUD for single-family
• Consent: $500,000 special transfer from Solid Waste fund for capital projects
• Consent: agreement with Wharton-Smith, Inc. (no dollar amount listed)
• Consent: lease agreement with Curry Aviation, LLC for vacant land north of Veterans Road and east of Taxiway Kilo

The commission approved a 30-year lease with Curry Aviation for airport land, amended to include no rent during construction, a $250,000 performance bond or letter of credit, and a 30-year term. It also approved a related $86,000 design task order with GAI Consultants, funded by cash and FDOT grants. Other actions included adopting the consent agenda, approving a $500,000 solid waste fund transfer, and continuing three Swan Capital ordinances to November 28.

• Approved Curry Aviation lease with amendments (4-1)
• Approved GAI Consultants design task order with amendments (4-1)
• Adopted consent agenda including resolutions 11,196-11,208 (5-0)
• Approved $500,000 special transfer from Solid Waste fund (5-0)
• Approved LEAD agreement for $28,000 (5-0)
• Approved Bradford Ridge right-of-way deed (4-1)
• Approved Frazier's Sleepy Hollow annexation, land use, and zoning ordinances (5-0 each)
• Continued Swan Capital ordinances to November 28 (5-0)

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)

The Leesburg City Commission adopted several ordinances on October 10, 2022, including annexations and zoning changes for a 7.93-acre commercial development (Lake Co Holdings), code amendments related to special events, and vacation of unconstructed road easements for the Hills of Leesburg. Commissioners also approved a PUD amendment for the Blue Gill Marina luxury RV and glamping project and discussed local utility rates and community issues.

• Adopted Consent Agenda including park signage, reclaimed water, utility easements, and police dispatch paygrades (Res 11,190-11,195)
• Adopted annexation, future land use change, and SPUD zoning for 7.93 acres east of CR 468 and north of Griffin Rd (Ord 22-48, 22-49, 22-50)
• Adopted municipal code amendment regarding alcoholic sales, medical marijuana, open containers, noise complaints, and special events (Ord 22-54)
• Adopted vacation of unconstructed road easements for Walker, Seng, and Tuller Roads in Silver Lake Estates (Ord 22-55)
• Adopted correction of scrivener's errors for the Hills of Leesburg PUD (Ord 22-56)
• Adopted PUD amendments for Blue Gill Marina to allow high-end glamping, bungalows, and a lodge (Ord 22-57)
• Adopted revisions to the form of Ballot Question Number 1 (Ord 22-58)

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

The Commission approved the Fiscal Year 2022-23 budget and a millage rate of 4.0192. Utility rate increases were adopted for gas, water, sewer, and electric services to fund capital improvements. The city will also transition to a single-stream waste collection process effective January 1, 2023.

• Adopted FY 2022-23 Millage Rate of 4.0192 (5-0)
• Adopted FY 2022-23 Budget (5-0)
• Approved utility rate increases for gas, water, sewer, and electric (5-0)
• Approved $70,167.63 for H.O. Dabney Aquatic Center monument signs (5-0)
• Approved five plat approvals for Villages of West Lake Units 55, 61, 63, 64, and 68 (5-0)
• Approved Right-of-Way Transfer for Blackstarr Road from Lake County (5-0)
• Approved suspension of carrying charges for delinquent utility payments (5-0)
• Approved amendment to Hills of Leesburg ordinance to require side gutters (5-0)

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

The U.S. Highway 441/27 Community Redevelopment Agency approved an amended budget for Fiscal Year 2021-22 and adopted the budget for Fiscal Year 2022-23. Both resolutions included the appropriation of funds for specific redevelopment projects.

• Approved meeting minutes from September 16, 2021 (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution 43 to approve amended FY 2021-22 budget (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution 44 to approve FY 2022-23 budget (5-0)

City Commission

The City Commission is holding a public hearing to discuss and tentatively adopt the proposed millage rate and budget for Fiscal Year 2022-23. The proposed aggregate millage rate is 4.0192 mills, which is 9.87% more than the rolled back rate of 3.6583 mills. The commission will take public comments and announce the date for the final adoption hearing.

• Public hearing on proposed millage rate and FY 2022-23 budget
• Resolution tentatively adopting 4.0192 mills as the FY 2022-23 millage rate (9.87% above rolled back rate of 3.6583 mills)
• Resolution tentatively adopting the FY 2022-23 budget
• Public comments on tentative budget and millage rate
• Announcement of date, time, and place for final adoption hearing

The City Commission tentatively approved the Fiscal Year 2022-23 budget and a millage rate of 4.0192. A final public hearing to adopt these measures is scheduled for September 26, 2022.

• Tentatively adopted millage rate of 4.0192 mills per $1,000 (5-0)
• Tentatively adopted Fiscal Year 2022-23 budget (5-0)

General

The Greater Leesburg Community Redevelopment Agency board will meet to approve minutes from its April 11, 2022 regular meeting and consider two resolutions: one amending the FY 2021-22 budget and another adopting the FY 2022-23 budget, both appropriating funds to specific redevelopment projects. The meeting is otherwise procedural, with call to order, roll call, and adjournment.

• Resolution amending FY 2021-22 budget and appropriating funds to redevelopment projects
• Resolution approving FY 2022-23 budget and appropriating funds to redevelopment projects
• Approval of minutes from April 11, 2022 regular meeting

The Greater Leesburg Community Redevelopment Agency approved an amended budget for Fiscal Year 2021-22 and adopted the budget for Fiscal Year 2022-23. Both resolutions were passed unanimously.

• Approved regular meeting minutes from April 11, 2022 (7-0)
• Adopted Resolution 52 to approve the amended Fiscal Year 2021-22 budget (7-0)
• Adopted Resolution 53 to approve the Fiscal Year 2022-23 budget (7-0)

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

The Carver Heights/Montclair Area Community Redevelopment Agency approved the minutes from February 28, 2022, and adopted a resolution for a CDBG subrecipient agreement to repurpose an existing building into a food pantry. The Commission also adopted resolutions amending the Fiscal Year 2021-22 budget and approving the Fiscal Year 2022-23 budget.

• Approved minutes of the regular meeting held February 28, 2022 (6-0)
• Adopted Resolution 99 for a CDBG subrecipient agreement with Lake County and the City of Leesburg to repurpose a building into a food pantry (6-0)
• Adopted Resolution 100 amending the Fiscal Year 2021-22 budget (6-0)
• Adopted Resolution 101 approving the Fiscal Year 2022-23 budget (6-0)

City Commission

The City Commission will review ordinances for annexing 99.72 acres for residential development and modifying zoning for a 4.64-acre property. The meeting also includes discussions on power cost adjustments and a public hearing regarding fire protection assessments.

• Transfer of $90,000.00 to the C.U.R.E. Voucher Program for utility bills
• Annexation and rezoning of 99.72 acres east of U.S. Highway 27 for single-family homes
• Public hearing for the Fire Assessment Program for Fiscal Year 2022
• $25,000 payment from ARPA funds to Leesburg Cemeteries Inc. for equipment
• Zoning modification for 4.64 acres near County Road 44 and Whitney Road

The Commission discussed a significant increase in the power cost adjustment to $70 per thousand kilowatts to recover a $9 million fuel deficit. The board also approved funding for a new food pantry and a public parking lot using grant funds.

• Approved $90,000 transfer to C.U.R.E. Voucher Program for utility bill aid (5-0)
• Approved Pine Street improvement project and parking lot (3-1-1)
• Approved repurposing a building for a food pantry (4-1-0)
• Approved lease amendment for Lake County Sheriff's Aviation Unit Hangar (3-2-0)
• Approved conveyance of vacant lot for In-Fill Housing Program (4-0-1)
• Approved purchase of vacant land on Center Street for stormwater treatment (5-0-0)
• Approved annexation and zoning for Mar-Jo Pines residential development (5-0-0)
• Approved zoning for T T Storage facility (5-0-0)

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

The Commission approved a payment of $141,780 to Evergreen Construction to cover losses the contractor attributed to Covid-19 during the aquatic facility project. Several land annexations and zoning changes were introduced for first reading and will lay over for further review.

• Approved $141,780 payment to Evergreen Construction for Covid-related losses (3-1, 1 abstain)
• Approved Fixed Unit Price Agreement with J Walton Mowing, Inc. (5-0)
• Approved professional services agreement with Halff Associates, Inc. up to $331,376.75 (5-0)
• Appointed three regular members and one alternate to the Planning Commission (5-0)
• Appointed Vickie Lingerfelt and Ciara Bender to the Historic Preservation Board (5-0)
• Approved five plats for Villages of West Lake Units 60, 62, 66, 69, and 70 (5-0)
• Approved natural gas service agreements for Southwinds Phase III and Eagletail Landing Phase 4 (5-0)
• Approved lease agreement with Blue Heron CPA for space at the Leesburg Incubator (5-0)

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

The Commission approved three Planned Unit Developments (PUDs) for residential housing and amended the City Charter regarding city powers. It also adopted a revised library management policy and authorized a police reserve officer program.

• Approved PUD for 214.84 acres with 718 residential units and 1,064k sq ft commercial (4-0)
• Approved PUD for Sunnyside Oaks to replace 208 townhouses with 76 single-family units (4-0)
• Approved PUD for 280 acres with 561 single-family residential units (4-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 22-43 to amend the City Charter regarding Powers of the City (4-0)
• Adopted revised Collection Development and Management Policy for Public Library (4-0)
• Authorized Leesburg Police Department to start a Reserve Officer Program (4-0)
• Approved application for Edward Byrne FY 2022 DOJ grant for police equipment (4-0)
• Authorized grant application for Susan Street Sports Complex project (4-0)

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

The City Commission authorized a $30 million revenue bond to expand wastewater treatment capacity to 6 million gallons per day. The board also approved several land plats and right-of-way deeds, while denying a property annexation request due to density concerns.

• Approved $30M Utility System Revenue Bond for wastewater facility (5-0)
• Approved purchase of 1,200 sq ft from Concire, Inc. for Lift Station #72 expansion (5-0)
• Denied annexation of 0.59 acres at Schoolview Street (1-4)
• Approved FDOT grant for Airport Wildlife Hazard Assessment (5-0)
• Approved plats for Villages of West Lake Units 65 and 67 (5-0)
• Approved right-of-way deeds for Villages of West Lake Units 42-46 and 40-54 (5-0)
• Approved Interlocal Agreement with Lake County for Public Library impact fees (5-0)
• Approved FY 2021-22 budget amendments for Stormwater, Airport, and Fleet funds (5-0)

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

The City Commission approved a salary increase for the City Manager and adopted several resolutions and ordinances via a consent agenda. The commission also reviewed final designs for the Pine Street project and scheduled a closed-session meeting regarding pending litigation.

• Approved increase in City Manager's salary (5-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 22-38 extending participation in Lake County Ambulance and EMS taxing unit (5-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 22-39 amending Police Officers' Retirement Fund (5-0)
• Approved Amendment One with Odyssey Manufacturing Company for liquid sodium hypochlorite (5-0)
• Authorized Fire Department to apply for grant for 20 particulate blocking hoods (5-0)
• Approved Amendment to Interlocal Agreement with Lake County for library services (5-0)
• Approved Corporate and Maintenance Wait List Policy and Application Form (5-0)
• Authorized ARP Civic Funding Agreements with six community organizations (5-0)

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

The Leesburg City Commission adopted a consent agenda that included agreements for storm debris removal, body-worn cameras, a consumptive use permit modification, and a trail study. They also approved the fire protection assessment rates for fiscal year 2023. Several annexation, comprehensive plan amendment, and rezoning ordinances for the Schoolview and Sundance properties were tabled.

• Adopted Consent Agenda except items 5.B.4 and 5.C.2 (4-0)
• Approved agreement with Halff Associates for Tav-Lee Phase II trail study for up to $175,855.50 (Resolution 11,113) (3-1)
• Approved Landlord Consent to Assignment of Lease with Central Florida Avionics and Instruments, LLC (Resolution 11,114) (4-0)
• Tabled Schoolview annexation, land use, and rezoning ordinances to July 25, 2022
• Tabled Sundance annexation, land use, and rezoning ordinances to August 8, 2022
• Adopted Fiscal Year 2023 Fire Protection Assessments resolution (Resolution 11,115) (4-0)

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

The Commission approved a contract for aircraft T-hangar roof and structural repairs and reassigned special counsel for a land development legal matter. Several ordinances regarding annexation and zoning for Lake Co Holdings were read for the first time and will lay over. The Commission also discussed capping civic organization grants at $10,000.

• Approved $210,458.65 contract with Johnson-Laux Construction LLC for airport hangar roof and steel repairs (4-1)
• Approved reassignment of Special Counsel to Brionez & Brionez for Sunnyside Land Development writ (5-0)
• Approved $468,237.49 purchase of vacuum truck from Super Products, LLC
• Approved $216,260.63 for programmable logic controllers and electronics for water/wastewater equipment
• Adopted Resolution 11,096 approving plat for Villages of West Lake Unit No. 44
• Adopted Resolution 11,098 accepting Right-of-Way Deed for Villages of West Lake Unit No. 49
• Adopted Resolution 11,100 amending Office Use Agreement with Lake Economic Area Development (LEAD) 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

The Commission adopted a routine consent agenda, including a $1,066,029.45 labor and equipment agreement with Team Fishel, Inc. for electric circuit L59 reconductoring, and established a five-member Public Art Advisory Committee with one-year terms chaired by the Center for the Arts executive director. On the Schoolview property, the Commission first voted 3-1 to annex about 0.59 acres, then reconsidered and voted 4-0 to withdraw the annexation, and tabled the annexation, the comprehensive plan amendment and the SPUD rezoning to the June 27 meeting. The applicant asked for the delay to redesign the six-home project to address garage, parking and HOA concerns.

• Adopted consent agenda except item 5.C.18 (4-0)
• Adopted Resolution 11,071: Team Fishel, Inc. labor and equipment agreement for circuit L59 reconductoring, $1,066,029.45
• Adopted Resolution 11,070: piggyback agreement with I.C. System, Inc. for consumer debt collection
• Adopted Resolutions 11,072 through 11,086 and 11,088: Villages of West Lake plats, Liberty Preserve Phase Two plat, and utility easements
• Adopted Resolution 11,087: School Resource Officer agreement with Lake County School Board for 2022-2023 school year
• Adopted Resolution 11,089 as amended: established five-member Public Art Advisory Committee with one-year terms, chaired non-voting by the Center for the Arts executive director (4-0)
• Annexation of ~0.59 acres at County Road 468 and Schoolview Street initially adopted (3-1, Christian no), then reconsidered and withdrawn (4-0), and tabled to June 27 (4-0)
• Comprehensive plan amendment (Ordinance 22-36) and SPUD rezoning (Ordinance 22-37) for the Schoolview property tabled to June 27 (4-0 each)

City Commission

The City Commission adopted Resolution 11,069 authorizing an application for a Fiscal Year 2023 Community Development Block Grant, with Commissioner Christian abstaining and the rest voting yes. The grant would seek $750,000 to pair with $250,000 from the Community Development Corporation toward a roughly $1 million first phase of redevelopment at the Snow Apartment complex. The Commission also adopted Ordinance 22-34 ratifying The Villages Community Development District No. 14, and approved routine consent items including a $79,660 network switch purchase and $59,844.75 pool demolition. Three Sundance subdivision ordinances (annexation, future land use, and zoning) were pulled from the agenda at the applicant's request for a continuance.

• Adopted Resolution 11,069 authorizing a FY2023 Community Development Block Grant application (4-0, Christian abstained)
• Adopted Ordinance 22-34 ratifying The Villages Community Development District No. 14 (5-0)
• Adopted consent agenda including minutes, purchasing items, and Resolutions 11,065 through 11,069 (5-0)
• Approved $79,660 purchase of network core switch infrastructure from High Performance Technologies
• Approved $59,844.75 demolition of the old HO Dabney Pool plus an estimated $15,000 for material disposal
• Adopted Resolution 11,065 for a Lake County Water Authority stormwater grant agreement (Center Street Stormwater Retrofit Project)
• Adopted Resolution 11,066 amending the FY2021-22 budget for the second quarter
• Pulled three Sundance subdivision ordinances (annexation, future land use, zoning) at applicant's request for continuance

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

The City Commission approved a $676,127.71 construction contract for a water main installation on Westside Drive and established the Lake Harris Community Development District. Commissioners also approved an office use agreement for the Lake Economic Area Development Corporation at the airport and annexed 71 acres of land for a new residential development. Several other zoning and annexation ordinances were held over for further review, including a proposed residential project on Schoolview Street.

• Approved $676,127.71 water main contract for Westside Drive (4-0)
• Adopted Resolution 11,064 for airport office space agreement (4-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 22-30 establishing Lake Harris CDD (4-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 22-27 annexing 71 acres (4-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 22-28 changing land use for 71-acre site (4-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 22-29 rezoning 71 acres to PUD (4-0)
• Tabled ordinances related to Villages CDD No. 14 and Schoolview annexation

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

The City Commission adopted Resolution 11,057 designating a preferred design concept for the East and West Main Street Complete Streets project, with an amendment requiring the final design to return for review before moving to the five-year capital plan. The vote was 4-1, with Commissioner Connell dissenting. The Commission also adopted Resolution 11,058 amending the Ski Beach Bar & Grill ground lease 3-2, and Resolution 11,059 ratifying police union wage agreements 5-0. Three ordinances annexing and rezoning about 33 acres on County Road 48 (Sundance) were held over.

• Adopted Resolution 11,057 designating the shared-use path concept as the preferred Main Street Complete Streets design, as amended to require final design review (4-1, Connell no)
• Adopted Resolution 11,058 approving a fourth amendment to the Ski Beach Bar & Grill ground lease, including a right of first refusal and designated parking (3-2, Connell and Christian no)
• Adopted Resolution 11,059 ratifying collective bargaining wage agreements with the Florida Police Benevolent Association for officers/detectives and corporals/sergeants (5-0)
• Held over the Sundance annexation ordinance for about 33 acres on County Road 48
• Held over the Sundance Future Land Use Map amendment from Lake County Regional Office to City of Leesburg Estate Residential
• Held over the Sundance zoning change from Lake County Agriculture to PUD for a mixed-use development of single-family homes and mini-warehouse storage

General

The Greater Leesburg Community Redevelopment Agency (GLCRA) is meeting to approve minutes from September 2021 and to consider a resolution authorizing Fiscal Year 2022 Façade, Sign, and Landscape Grant Awards. This is a routine administrative meeting with one substantive action item.

• Resolution approving FY2022 Façade, Sign, and Landscape Grant Awards
• Approval of minutes from September 16, 2021 regular meeting

The Greater Leesburg Community Redevelopment Agency approved its regular minutes from September 16, 2021 and adopted Resolution 51, authorizing Fiscal Year 2022 Façade, Sign, and Landscape Grant awards. Both actions passed 7-0. Commissioner Christian raised a concern that the grant packet did not include the total renovation costs or contracts, which City Manager Minner said was a staff oversight; the grants were described as three painting projects for Tom Frost buildings totaling just under $40,000. The meeting adjourned at 5:26 p.m.

• Approved regular minutes of September 16, 2021 (7-0)
• Adopted Resolution 51 authorizing FY2022 Façade, Sign, and Landscape Grant awards (7-0)

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

The City Commission denied three ordinances related to the Sunnyside Landing development, including a request to change zoning for 139 acres to a Planned Unit Development (PUD). The Commission also approved several routine contracts and land plat approvals via a consent agenda.

• Denied annexation of 18.5 acres south of U.S. Highway 441 (1-3)
• Denied Future Land Use Map change for 18.5 acres to City of Leesburg Estate (1-3)
• Denied zoning change for 139 acres to Planned Unit Development (2-2)
• Approved contract amendment with Brightview Landscape Services, Inc. (Resolution 11,050)
• Approved agreement with Greg Brown Painting, LLC (Resolution 11,051)
• Approved T-Mobile USA, Inc. lease amendment for backup generator (Resolution 11,052)
• Approved lease assignment for 32746 Echo Drive at Leesburg International Airport (Resolution 11,053)
• Approved plats for Lake Griffin Reserve and Lake Griffin Reserve - Phase 2 (Resolutions 11,054, 11,055)

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

The Leesburg City Commission approved a series of ordinances annexing and rezoning several properties, including the 41.69-acre Hills at Leesburg site for a single-family subdivision, a 3.95-acre site for a gas station and convenience store, a 33.25-acre Troon Creek Preserve site for a single-family subdivision, and a 1.00-acre Blackton site for commercial development. All votes were unanimous (5-0). The commission also adopted the consent agenda, which included a $71,000 annual audit services contract and a new city attorney agreement, and approved an agreement with Sunrise Kiwanis for concession stand rights. A first reading of an ordinance establishing the Lake Harris Community Development District was laid over.

• Approved consent agenda (5-0), including $71,000/year audit services contract and Stone & Gerken as new city attorney
• Approved Sunrise Kiwanis agreement for exclusive concession stand rights (5-0)
• Annexed 41.69 acres east of County Road 44 and north of Seng Road (Hills at Leesburg) (5-0)
• Changed future land use for Hills at Leesburg from Lake County Rural Transition to Estate Residential (5-0)
• Rezoned Hills at Leesburg to Planned Unit Development for single-family subdivision (5-0)
• Annexed 3.95 acres west of U.S. Highway 27 and east of County Road 33 for gas station/convenience store (5-0)
• Rezoned 3.95 acres to C-3 Highway Commercial for gas station/convenience store (5-0)
• Annexed 33.25 acres south of Poe Street and east of Radio Road (Troon Creek Preserve) (5-0)

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

The Commission approved updates to the City of Leesburg Facility Reservation Handbook, including new operating hours and alcohol policies. Commissioners also ranked Stone & Gerken, P.A. as the top choice for city attorney and approved several ordinances regarding building codes, zoning, and fence heights. The Commission additionally agreed to return to the City Commission Chambers for meetings starting in April.

• Adopted facility reservation policy changes (5-0)
• Adopted 2020 Building Code update (5-0)
• Approved Windy Oaks PUD zoning change (5-0)
• Approved fence height ordinance for corner lots (5-0)
• Approved Inspire Learning Academy PDO zoning (5-0)
• Ranked Stone & Gerken, P.A. as top city attorney candidate
• Approved $81,275 gas utility construction contract (5-0)
• Adopted consent agenda (5-0)

General

The Leesburg City Commission will hold a discussion regarding the Carver Heights / Montclair Area Renaissance Plan. The meeting also includes the approval of minutes from the November 22, 2021, regular meeting.

• Discussion on the Carver Heights / Montclair Area Renaissance Plan
• Approval of November 22, 2021, meeting minutes

The Leesburg Carver Heights / Montclair Area Community Redevelopment Agency held a regular meeting and discussed a proposed renaissance redevelopment plan aimed at eliminating blight, acquiring property, and upgrading infrastructure. City officials reviewed financing options including a potential loan between $3 million and $5 million, but made no formal spending or borrowing decisions. Staff was directed to return in approximately 60 days with more specific costs, consultant pricing, and financing details.

• Approved Regular meeting minutes of November 22, 2021 (6-0)
• Discussed Carver Heights / Montclair Area Renaissance Plan and potential financing options (no vote taken)

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.

The Leesburg City Commission held a special meeting on February 23, 2022, to interview two law firms—Shepard, Smith, Kohlmyer & Hand, P.A. and Stone & Gerken, P.A.—for city attorney services under RFP 220042. No firm was selected at this meeting. The commission agreed to rank the firms and discuss the top two at its February 28 meeting, where a selection will be made.

• Interviewed Shepard, Smith, Kohlmyer & Hand, P.A. for city attorney services (no action taken)
• Interviewed Stone & Gerken, P.A. for city attorney services (no action taken)
• Agreed to rank the firms and discuss the top two at the February 28 commission meeting
• Directed that the city attorney selection item be placed on the February 28 agenda

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

The Leesburg City Commission held a special meeting on February 21, 2022, to interview two law firms — Brionez & Brionez, P.A. and Vose Law Firm, LLP — for city attorney services under RFP 220042. No decision was made; the commission asked questions about experience, conflicts, and staffing. The Purchasing Manager said two more firms will be interviewed on Wednesday and the commission plans to discuss the item and possibly make a final decision at its February 28, 2022 meeting. The meeting adjourned at 2:45 p.m.

• No decision made; interviews only for city attorney RFP 220042
• Interviewed Brionez & Brionez, P.A. for city attorney services
• Interviewed Vose Law Firm, LLP for city attorney services
• Two more firm interviews scheduled for Wednesday, February 23, 2022
• Final decision expected at February 28, 2022 Commission meeting

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

Commissioners approved a resolution expressing intent to borrow up to $40 million for the Phase II Turnpike Wastewater Treatment Facility expansion, with the city manager saying about $30 million is likely needed. They also approved a $2,428,370 engineering design contract with Dewberry Engineers and a $148,381 pre-construction services agreement with Wharton-Smith, both 5-0. The Home Improvement Grant program was funded and amended to raise two awards, and a Villages Community Development District boundary change was adopted. Most zoning, annexation and land-use ordinances had a first reading and were laid over with no vote.

• Adopted Resolution 11,031 expressing intent to borrow up to $40,000,000 for the Phase II Wastewater Turnpike Expansion project (5-0)
• Approved $2,428,370 engineering design contract with Dewberry Engineers for the Phase 2 expansion (5-0)
• Approved $148,381 pre-construction services agreement with Wharton-Smith, Inc. (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution 11,034 funding the Home Improvement Grant program, amended to give Taylor $5,000 and Mobley $4,000 (5-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 22-10 amending boundary lines of The Village Community Development District No. 14 (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution 11,035 authorizing the American Rescue Plan Civic Funding Grant program for nonprofits (5-0)
• Adopted consent agenda items including resolutions 11,023 through 11,030 (5-0)
• Laid over first readings of multiple zoning, annexation and land-use ordinances, including Windy Oaks PUD, Hills at Leesburg, Troon Creek Preserve and Blackton items (no vote)

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

The Commission denied a resolution to extend the Lake County Sheriff's Aviation Unit hangar lease, directing staff to renegotiate terms instead. They approved an amended lease agreement with Bill Bryan Subaru, requiring annual CPI increases and tenant responsibility for roof repairs. The Commission also adopted an interlocal agreement to contribute opioid settlement funds to a Lake County drug court and passed several budget and utility resolutions.

• Denied lease extension for Lake County Sheriff's Aviation Unit Hangar (0-5)
• Approved amended lease with Bill Bryan Subaru with annual CPI (5-0)
• Adopted Interlocal Agreement for Lake County Regional Opioid Settlement Funds (5-0)
• Adopted Consent Agenda including budget amendments and utility agreements (5-0)
• Authorized acceptance of Firehouse Subs Public Safety Grant up to $25,000
• Authorized acceptance of Edward Byrne Grant for $8,170 for police equipment
• Held over first reading of ordinance amending Villages CDD 14 boundary lines
• Confirmed reappointment of Airport Advisory Board members

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

The City Commission approved transferring $400,000 each from the Electric and Wastewater funds to the General Fund to establish reserves for the Downtown Building Redevelopment Grant Program. The commission also approved several utility easements and a subdivision plat.

• Approved $800,000 transfer for Downtown Building Redevelopment Grant Program (4-1)
• Approved Windsong Phase 2 subdivision plat (5-0)
• Approved utility easement from Harbor Vista Development Group, L.L.L.P. (5-0)
• Approved utility easement from Mary W. Pope Family Irrevocable Living Trust Agreement (5-0)
• Approved utility easement from MD Expansion, LLC (5-0)
• Approved utility easement from Leesburg Regional Medical Center, Inc. (5-0)
• Approved utility easement from East Coast Waffles, Inc. (5-0)
• Approved utility easement from Central Florida Health Alliance, Inc. (5-0)

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

The Leesburg City Commission elected Commissioner Mike Pederson as Mayor for 2022 and Commissioner Jimmy Burry as Mayor Pro-Tem. The commission then approved the Whispering Hills project — annexing about 1,088 acres, changing the future land use map, and rezoning to Planned Unit Development — with amendments adding a 75-foot buffer and capping age-restricted units at 250. It also approved the Hodges Reserve project — annexing about 148.67 acres, changing the land use designation, and rezoning to PUD — by a 3-2 vote, with a 4-1 amendment limiting 40-foot lots to 130 and requiring a 6-foot PVC fence unless neighbors opt out.

• Elected Commissioner Mike Pederson as Mayor for 2022 (5-0)
• Elected Commissioner Jimmy Burry as Mayor Pro-Tem for 2022 (5-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 22-01 annexing ~1,088 acres for Whispering Hills, as amended (5-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 22-02 changing future land use map for Whispering Hills to Neighborhood Mixed Use (5-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 22-03 rezoning Whispering Hills to PUD (5-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 22-04 annexing ~148.67 acres for Hodges Reserve, as amended (3-2; Connell and Pederson nay)
• Adopted Ordinance 22-05 changing future land use map for Hodges Reserve to Estate Residential (3-2; Connell and Pederson nay)
• Adopted Ordinance 22-06 rezoning Hodges Reserve to PUD (3-2; Connell and Pederson nay)