Leesburg public meetings in 2023

City Commission

The Leesburg City Commission is meeting to consider first-reading ordinances for the Village Palms project, which would annex about 316 acres south of State Road 44 and west of Whitney Road, change its future land use to Neighborhood Mixed Use, and rezone it to PUD for mixed-use development. The consent agenda includes contracts for lift station generators, design services, splash pad flooring, a gas supply agreement, and a utility easement. The meeting also includes a State of the City address and updates on school zone cameras and Pine Street utilities.

• Annexation of ~316 acres (Village Palms ANNX) into District 2
• Future Land Use Map change to Neighborhood Mixed Use (Village Palms LSCP)
• Rezoning to PUD for mixed-use including residential, commercial, office, hotel (Village Palms PUD)
• Construction Services Agreement for four lift station generators
• Amendment 1 to design services agreement with Halff Associates, Inc.

The City Commission voted unanimously to transmit the Village Palms annexation, comprehensive plan amendment, and rezoning application to the state for review, with a second reading scheduled for February 12. The commission also approved several consent agenda items, including a design services agreement amendment and a splash pad flooring replacement purchase. No final approval was granted for the development.

• Transmitted Village Palms annexation, land use, and rezoning application to state (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution 11,758 for four lift station generators (consent agenda)
• Adopted Resolution 11,759 for Halff Associates design services amendment (4-1, Connell opposed)
• Approved splash pad flooring replacement purchase subject to contract terms (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution 11,760 for gas supply agreement with Black Belt Energy (consent agenda)
• Adopted Resolution 11,761 accepting utility easement from Plantation at Leesburg HOA (consent agenda)

City Commission

The Leesburg City Commission will hold public hearings on several zoning changes, including a 135-acre residential PUD and a 36.96-acre commercial/multi-family PUD, and will consider first reading of a small zoning change. They will also vote on consent items including a $500,000 budget for Bike Fest 2024, a FEMA firefighter gear grant, and a utility repayment agreement for $222,302.74. A downtown parking study will be presented.

• Second reading: Rezone 135 acres south of Florida Turnpike and east of County Road 33 from RE-1 to PUD for single-family homes (Tierra Vista PUD)
• Second reading: Rezone 36.96 acres east of Florida Turnpike and south of County Road 470 from Neighborhood Mixed Use to General Commercial (470 Leesburg, LLC)
• First reading: Rezone 0.08 acres at 314 Canal Street to Public to resolve encroachment
• Resolution to approve up to $500,000 from General Fund for Bike Fest 2024
• Resolution to establish wastewater rates for Lake Square Mall and repayment agreement for $222,302.74

The Leesburg City Commission adopted a new specialized sewer rate for Lake Square Mall and approved a 36-month repayment agreement for $222,302.74 in outstanding utility charges. The commission also approved land use changes and planned unit development for a 36.96-acre project near the Florida Turnpike and County Road 470, and authorized up to $500,000 from the general fund for Bikefest 2024. Item 6.A.1 regarding the Tierra Vista PUD was pulled from the agenda.

• Adopted FY 2022-23 budget amendments for fourth quarter (Resolution 11,745)
• Authorized application for FEMA Assistance to Firefighters Grant for protective gear (Resolution 11,746)
• Adopted NIST Cybersecurity Framework as city cybersecurity standard (Resolution 11,747)
• Rescinded Resolution 11,185 and reinstated utility late-payment carrying charges effective January 1, 2024 (Resolution 11,748)
• Executed CDBG subrecipient agreements with Lake County for Mispah-Simmons apartment parking lot and fence replacement projects (Resolutions 11,749 & 11,750)
• Executed three-year lease agreement with Find Peace Counseling at Leesburg Business Incubator (Resolution 11,751)
• Amended Investment Policy to increase allowed cash percentage for Intergovernmental Investment Pools and add state-required language (Resolution 11,753)
• Accepted utility easement from Florida Gift Fruit Delivery and Key Scales Ford (Resolution 11,752)

General

The Electric Advisory Board is meeting to approve minutes from its inaugural meeting and hear a presentation from Electric Director Brad Chase on Leesburg Electric Department operations. No votes on policy or rates are scheduled; the agenda is largely procedural and informational.

• Approve minutes from November 1, 2023 inaugural meeting
• Presentation: Leesburg Electric Department Operation Overview by Brad Chase

The board received a presentation on the Electric Department's operations, budget, and partnership with the Florida Municipal Power Association (FMPA). No substantive votes were taken, and the approval of previous minutes was postponed to the next meeting.

• Postponed approval of November 1, 2023, meeting minutes

City Commission

The City Commission will consider several ordinances regarding land use, including the annexation and rezoning of 4.9 acres for Electrical Works. The meeting also includes first readings for large-scale residential and commercial developments and a $50,000 utility easement purchase.

• Annexation and rezoning of 4.9 acres southwest of Professional Drive (Electrical Works)
• Zoning change for 135 acres south of Florida Turnpike to single-family residential (Tierra Vista PUD)
• $50,000 purchase of a utility easement from Infinity Holdings IIII, LLC
• Rezoning of 36.96 acres east of Florida Turnpike for commercial and multi-family use (470 Leesburg, LLC)
• Amendment of Tara Oaks Community Development District boundaries

The Leesburg City Commission approved the sale of 10.4 acres to Blurock Development, LLC, with restrictions on dollar stores, car washes, and storage facilities discussed but not added to the contract. The commission also approved several other resolutions and ordinances, including annexation and rezoning for Electrical Works, a utility easement purchase, and a management services agreement for LakeFront TV. No substantive decisions were made on the proposed car wash moratorium, which was only discussed.

• Approved sale of 10.4 acres to Blurock Development (5-0)
• Approved proportionate share agreement with School Board of Lake County (5-0)
• Approved $50,000 utility easement purchase for US 27 Bypass Force Main (5-0)
• Approved management services agreement with Facci Bella for LakeFront TV (5-0)
• Approved annexation and rezoning of Electrical Works property (5-0)
• Approved amendment to Tara Oaks CDD boundaries (5-0)
• Tabled first reading of Tierra Vista PUD and 470 Leesburg ordinances to Dec 11
• Discussed but took no action on car wash moratorium

City Commission

The City Commission will review the Susan Street Sports Complex Project and consider hosting BikeFest 2024. The meeting includes several resolutions for construction services, utility agreements, and housing grant program revisions.

• Construction services agreements with Bulldog Sitework, LLC ($219,638.89 and $247,012.87) and DB Civil Construction, LLC ($755,782.80)
• Presentation on the Susan Street Sports Complex Project
• Presentation regarding hosting BikeFest 2024
• Gas service agreements for Hodges Reserve Phase 1 and Phase 2
• Revisions to the Home Improvement Grant Program and housing repair MOUs

The Leesburg City Commission approved moving forward with the CMAR design phase for the Susan Street Sports Complex and voted to host BikeFest 2024. Commissioners denied a management services agreement with Akers Media for LakeFront TV, instead voting to continue the contract with incumbent provider Facci Bella Productions. The board also approved modifications to the Home Improvement Grant Program alongside memorandums of understanding with Habitat for Humanity of Lake-Summer and Lake Community Action Agency.

• Approved moving forward with CMAR design for Susan Street Sports Complex (5-2)
• Approved planning and moving forward with BikeFest 2024 (5-0)
• Adopted consent agenda including multiple construction and service agreements (5-0)
• Denied LakeFront TV management agreement with Akers Media (2-3)
• Approved continuing LakeFront TV contract with Facci Bella Productions (3-2)
• Approved Home Improvement Grant Program language revisions (4-1)
• Approved MOU with Habitat for Humanity of Lake-Sumter for Home Repair Grant Program (5-0)
• Approved MOU with Lake Community Action Agency for Home Repair Grant Program (5-0)

General

The Leesburg Electric Advisory Board is holding a regular meeting with procedural items including officer selection, introductions, and a presentation on public power by Mike McCleary of the Florida Municipal Power Agency (FMPA). No decisions or substantive discussions are listed on the agenda.

• Selection of officers
• Public power presentation by Mike McCleary, FMPA
• Introductions by City Manager Al Minner

The Leesburg Electric Advisory Board held its inaugural meeting, electing Tim Morris as Chairperson and Jessica Flinn as Vice-Chair. The board received a presentation from Mike McCleary of FMPA on Florida's electric utility structure and Leesburg's operations. No formal decisions were made beyond officer elections.

• Tim Morris elected Chairperson (passed)
• Jessica Flinn elected Vice-Chair (passed)

City Commission

The Leesburg City Commission is meeting to consider consent agenda items, including several contracts and grants, and will hold public hearings on ordinances. Key actions include ratifying five prior land-use changes to comply with state procedures, first readings for annexing and rezoning 4.9 acres near U.S. Highway 441, and amending the Tara Oaks Community Development District boundaries. The commission will also evaluate the city manager.

• Ratify land-use changes for Orange Bend (640 acres), Leesburg Fruit Co. (73 acres), Silver Lake Estates (104 acres), Ranches of Orlando (216 acres), Floribra (62.8 acres)
• First reading: annex 4.9 acres (Electrical Works) southwest of Professional Drive, south of U.S. 441, into District 5
• First reading: rezone 4.9 acres from Lake County LM to City SPUD for commercial/light industrial
• Authorize construction agreement with Crom, LLC for ground storage tank in Highland Lakes
• Authorize police grants (JAG) for equipment and academy tuition

The Leesburg City Commission held its regular meeting on October 23, 2023, adopting the consent agenda and several resolutions and ordinances. Key actions included approving a contract amendment with Sissine's Business Solutions (correcting a pricing error), a change order with Wharton-Smith for streetscape improvements, a fee for credit card utility payments, and ratifying several land use ordinances. The commission also discussed the city manager's evaluation but took no formal action to change the process.

• Adopted consent agenda (5-0), including minutes and routine resolutions
• Approved Amendment Four with Sissine's Business Solutions, correcting color cost from $0.0076 to $0.076 (5-0)
• Approved Amendment 1 with Wharton-Smith for $380,000 in streetscape change orders (4-1)
• Approved Amendment No. 4 with Paymentus, adding $3.50 credit card fee for utility payments (5-0)
• Adopted Personnel Policy 800 for non-travel meals, setting per diem at $50/day (5-0)
• Ratified and readopted five land use ordinances (23-60 through 23-64) to comply with state procedures (5-0 each)
• Held first reading of annexation and zoning ordinances for Electrical Works property; will hold over to Nov. 27
• Discussed city manager evaluation; no motion to change process, will review new forms in January

City Commission

The Leesburg City Commission is meeting to consider several ordinances on second reading, including the creation of a Community Development District, annexation of 12.5 acres west of County Road 468 and north of Jones Drive, and related land use and zoning changes to allow single-family development. The consent agenda includes approval of three as-needed municipal support agreements, appointments to the Historic Preservation Board, and a utility construction reimbursement agreement with NVR, Inc. A presentation on the Venetian Cove Marina Project is also scheduled.

• Ordinance to establish County Road 33 Community Development District
• Annexation of ~12.5 acres west of CR 468 and north of Jones Drive (Homes in Partnership/CWC)
• Future Land Use Map change from Lake County Urban Medium Density to City Low Density Residential for the 12.5-acre property
• Zoning change from Lake County RP to City SPUD and R-2 for the 12.5-acre property
• Resolution authorizing Utility Construction Reimbursement and Wastewater Capacity Reservation agreement with NVR, Inc.

The City Commission approved moving forward with the design of a new marina building featuring a cupola, while delaying the addition of new wet slips until a waitlist is completed. The commission also approved a wastewater capacity agreement with NVR, Inc. and established a new community development district.

• Approved Venetian Cove Marina building project with cupola (4-1)
• Tabled Venetian Cove Marina wet slips pending waitlist completion
• Approved wastewater capacity and reimbursement agreement with NVR, Inc. (4-1)
• Established County Road 33 Community Development District (5-0)
• Annexed 12.5 acres for Homes in Partnership/CWC (5-0)
• Amended Future Land Use Map for 12.5 acres to Low Density Residential (5-0)
• Rezoned 12.5 acres to SPUD and R-2 for single family development (5-0)
• Appointed four members to the Leesburg Historic Preservation Board (5-0)

City Commission

The City Commission will hold a public hearing to adopt the final millage rate of 3.4752 mills and the FY 2023-24 budget. They will also consider second readings of ordinances affecting employee retirement benefits and a land use change for a multi-family development, plus first reading of a zoning correction. Several consent agenda items include contracts for composting, chlorine supply, demolition services, and airport customs agreements.

• Adopt FY 2023-24 millage rate of 3.4752 mills (0.00% over rolled-back rate)
• Second reading: land use change for 8.03 acres south of Park Holland Road and east of Picciola Road from Medium to High Density Residential
• Second reading: zoning change for same 8.03 acres from PUD/C-3 to SPUD
• First reading: correction to Ordinance 22-17 (Hills at Leesburg) for side setbacks and gutters on 41.69 acres east of County Road 44 and north of Seng Road
• Consent: contract with Compost USA, chlorine supply amendment with Odyssey Manufacturing, demolition services with WHM Services, and airport customs agreements

The Commission finalized the Fiscal Year 2023-24 budget and set the millage rate at 3.4752 mills per $1,000. Other key actions included approving a multi-family housing development and extending the city's group health insurance administration contract.

• Adopted FY 2023-24 millage rate of 3.4752 mills (4-0)
• Adopted FY 2023-24 Budget (4-0)
• Approved 138-unit multi-family development south of Park Holland Road (4-0)
• Approved 4-year extension for Florida Blue health insurance administration (4-0)
• Amended general employee retirement plan to apply COLA at age 63 (4-0)
• Appointed Tim Sennett, Darin Akkerman, and Kenneth Simeone to Planning Commission (4-0 each)
• Appointed Alice Parrott to Library Advisory Board (4-0)
• Approved permitting process for Shamrocking BBQ & Beer Festival March 15-16, 2024 (4-0)

General

The Leesburg City Commission is meeting to approve amended and new budgets for the Carver Heights / Montclair Area Community Redevelopment Agency. The agency’s Fiscal Year 2022-23 budget is being amended, and the Fiscal Year 2023-24 budget is being adopted. The meeting follows standard procedural steps.

• Amended Fiscal Year 2022-23 budget for Carver Heights / Montclair Area Community Redevelopment Agency
• Adoption of Fiscal Year 2023-24 budget for Carver Heights / Montclair Area Community Redevelopment Agency

The Carver Heights/Montclair CRA adopted its amended FY 2022-23 budget and its FY 2023-24 budget. A proposed amendment to shift $50,000 from a blight study to the home improvement grant program failed twice, so the $50,000 remains in the budget. The board also approved the minutes of the July 24, 2023 regular meeting.

• Adopted amended FY 2022-23 budget (6-0)
• Adopted FY 2023-24 budget (5-0)
• Denied amendment to move $50K from blight study to home improvement grant (3-3)
• Approved minutes of July 24, 2023 regular meeting (6-0)

General

The Greater Leesburg Community Redevelopment Agency will consider resolutions to amend its Fiscal Year 2022-23 budget and adopt the Fiscal Year 2023-24 budget, appropriating funds to specific redevelopment projects. The meeting also includes approval of minutes from the April 10, 2023 regular meeting.

• Resolution approving amended FY 2022-23 budget
• Resolution adopting FY 2023-24 budget
• Appropriation of funds to specific redevelopment projects
• Approval of minutes from April 10, 2023 regular meeting

The Greater Leesburg CRA adopted its amended FY 2022-23 budget and FY 2023-24 budget, including $450,000 for a new special events division. A motion to allocate $50,000 from reserves for home improvement grants in the Downtown CRA was denied. The minutes from April 10, 2023, were approved with corrections.

• Approved amended FY 2022-23 budget (Resolution 57, 7-0)
• Adopted FY 2023-24 budget with $450,000 for special events (Resolution 58, 6-1)
• Denied $50,000 reserve allocation for home improvement grants in Downtown CRA (2-5)
• Approved April 10, 2023 minutes as amended (7-0)

General

The U.S. Highway 441/27 Community Redevelopment Agency will consider resolutions to amend the Fiscal Year 2022-23 budget and adopt the Fiscal Year 2023-24 budget. These resolutions include appropriating funds to specific redevelopment projects.

• Amending the Fiscal Year 2022-23 budget
• Adopting the Fiscal Year 2023-24 budget
• Appropriating funds to specific redevelopment projects

The U.S. Highway 441/27 Community Redevelopment Agency approved two resolutions: one amending the FY2022-23 budget and one adopting the FY2023-24 budget, both unanimously. Discussion covered the agency's 2010 bond debt, with the city manager noting a 27% revenue increase and recommending continued debt payments before funding new projects.

• Approved amended FY2022-23 budget (Resolution 47, 5-0)
• Adopted FY2023-24 budget (Resolution 48, 5-0)
• Approved February 27, 2023 meeting minutes (5-0)

General

The City Commission will hold a public hearing regarding the proposed budget and millage rate for Fiscal Year 2023-24. The Commission will consider a resolution to tentatively adopt a millage rate of 3.4752 mills. The meeting also includes a resolution regarding Fire Protection Assessments for the upcoming fiscal year.

• Public hearing on proposed Fiscal Year 2023-24 budget and millage rate
• Tentative adoption of 3.4752 mills as the millage rate
• Resolution regarding Fire Protection Services assessments for Fiscal Year 2023-24

The City Commission tentatively approved a $218 million budget and a millage rate of 3.4752 mills per $1,000. The commission also approved an increase in fire protection assessment fees. A final public hearing for the budget and millage rate is scheduled for September 25, 2023.

• Tentatively adopted FY 2023-24 millage rate of 3.4752 mills (5-0)
• Tentatively adopted FY 2023-24 budget of $218 million (5-0)
• Approved increase in fire protection assessment fees via Resolution 11,689 (5-0)

City Commission

The Leesburg City Commission will hold public hearings on land use and zoning changes for two properties, including a multi-family development near Park Holland and Picciola Roads and a single-family development west of County Road 468. They will also consider several consent agenda items, including contracts for landscaping and engineering services, utility agreements, and appointments to the Electric Advisory Board. The meeting includes second readings of ordinances for the land use changes and first readings for annexation and zoning changes.

• Second reading: change 8.03 acres near Park Holland and Picciola Roads from Medium to High Density Residential and from PUD/C-3 to SPUD for multi-family development
• First reading: annex 12.5 acres west of County Road 468 and north of Jones Drive, change land use to Low Density Residential, and zone to SPUD/R-2 for single-family homes
• Consent: authorize agreements with Faithworks Total Ground Maintenance and Pierce Landscaping for lot mowing, debris cleanup, and board-up services
• Consent: authorize task order with Jones Edmunds for design of Lift Station 72 Bypass Force Main Project
• Consent: approve natural gas service agreements for Silver Lake Estates Phase I and Banning Ranch Phase I & II

The Commission approved the transfer of assets and Bikefest naming rights from the Leesburg Partnership to the city. The board also appointed five members to the Leesburg Electric Advisory Board and denied a proposal to build a lighthouse in Venetian Gardens.

• Approved asset transfer of cash, equipment, and Bikefest naming rights from Leesburg Partnership (5-0)
• Appointed Jack Braton, Timothy Morris, Mark Schwartz, Dan Robuck, and Jessie Flinn to the Electric Advisory Board (5-0)
• Denied $524,031 proposal for Venetian Gardens lighthouse (2-3)
• Adopted Ordinance 23-53 clarifying natural gas line installation procedures (4-1)
• Lifted moratorium on city-owned lots for donation or sale (5-0)
• Approved Amendment Three for Brightview Landscape Services (5-0)
• Approved agreements with Faithworks Total Ground Maintenance and Pierce Landscaping for lot mowing and debris clean-up (5-0)
• Approved design and engineering task order with Jones Edmunds and Associates for Lift Station 72 (5-0)

City Commission

The Leesburg City Commission will hold its regular meeting to consider several ordinances, resolutions, and zoning changes. Items include annexations of two properties, zoning amendments for residential and public uses, and approval of agreements related to school impact fees and utility construction. The meeting also includes first and second readings of ordinances amending the comprehensive plan and city code.

• Annexation of 1.45-acre property west of Whitney Road and north of State Road 44 for electric substation use
• Zoning change for 0.33-acre property near County Road 470 to allow age-restricted residential development
• Resolution approving $1.45M Proportionate Share Agreement for Lake County School Impact Fees (Hodges Reserve)
• Utility Construction Reimbursement Agreements with Troon Creek 2, LLC for wastewater and potable water mains
• Ordinance amending city code to prohibit open containers of alcohol near stores selling alcoholic beverages

The Commission voted 4-1 to move forward with the city taking over special events, approving $450,000 in funding for the next fiscal year. The funds will be placed in the FY-24 proposed budget under the CRA division, with recruitment for a special events manager to begin. Commissioner Connell voted no, citing the lack of a detailed plan.

• Approved $450,000 for city takeover of special events (4-1)
• Adopted Leesburg Surplus Lot Donation Program (5-0)
• Adopted resolution to investigate school zone speed cameras (5-0)
• Adopted resolution for newborn infant safety device at Canal Street Fire Station (4-1)
• Adopted ordinances for annexation, rezoning, and land use changes for electric substation (5-0)
• Adopted ordinances for annexation, rezoning, and land use changes for 0.33-acre Villages property (5-0)
• Adopted ordinance consenting to inclusion in countywide ambulance MSTU (5-0)
• Adopted ordinance amending SPUD for Good News Church for police K-9 training (5-0)

City Commission

The Leesburg City Commission is meeting to consider consent agenda items including two construction services agreements with Wharton-Smith, Inc. totaling $43,876,798, and several ordinances on second reading for annexation and rezoning of the Silver Lake Woods property. The meeting also includes first readings for an ambulance service taxing unit ordinance and a zoning change for the Good News Church property, plus proclamations and public comments.

• Construction Services Agreement with Wharton-Smith, Inc. for $39,884,358
• Construction Services Agreement with Wharton-Smith, Inc. for $3,992,440
• Purchase of Mobile Air Cascade Breathing System for $168,000
• Second reading: annexation and rezoning of 60.27 acres near Jackson Road and Park Lane (Silver Lake Woods)
• First reading: ordinance to join countywide ambulance service taxing unit

The Leesburg City Commission approved two construction contracts with Wharton-Smith, Inc. for wastewater infrastructure: a $39,884,358 guaranteed maximum price agreement for the Turnpike Wastewater plant expansion and a $3,992,440 agreement for lift station 72 expansion. The commission also adopted ordinances annexing and rezoning the Silver Lake Woods property for an 85-unit residential development, and approved a small commercial rezoning at Main-Butler Properties. All votes were unanimous (5-0).

• Approved $39,884,358 GMP construction contract for Turnpike Wastewater plant expansion (5-0)
• Approved $3,992,440 GMP construction contract for lift station 72 expansion (5-0)
• Approved annexation of 60.27 acres for Silver Lake Woods residential development (5-0)
• Approved Future Land Use Map change for Silver Lake Woods to Estate Residential (5-0)
• Approved rezoning of Silver Lake Woods to PUD for 85 single-family homes (5-0)
• Approved Future Land Use Map change for Main-Butler Properties to General Commercial (5-0)
• Approved rezoning of Main-Butler Properties to C-1 Neighborhood Commercial (5-0)
• Adopted consent agenda including fire equipment purchase and interlocal agreement (5-0)

General

The City Commission will review the proposed Fiscal Year 2024 budget. The meeting also includes a discussion regarding updates to the city's lot donation policy.

• Review of proposed FY 24 Budget
• Update to lot donation policy
• Approval of April 24, 2023, meeting minutes

The Carver Heights/Montclair Area CRA board reviewed the proposed FY 24 budget, including potential funding for police officers, home improvement grants, and the Boys and Girls Club. No final decisions were made regarding the budget or police funding, as commissioners remained divided on whether to fund officers through the CRA or the city's general fund. The board approved the minutes from the April 24, 2023, meeting and pulled a lot donation policy item from the agenda for further revision.

• Approved April 24, 2023, meeting minutes (6-0)
• Tabled lot donation policy item

City Commission

The Leesburg City Commission will meet to consider routine approvals and second readings of ordinances, including zoning amendments and annexation for two small properties near County Road 470 and Main-Butler area. The meeting also includes a resolution for affordable housing fee deferral and budget amendments for impact fees.

• Resolution approving $0.4M local government contribution for affordable housing project Montclair Meadows via fee deferral
• Second reading of ordinance amending Leesburg Firefighters' Retirement System to include Heart and Lung Act and Firefighter Cancer presumption benefits
• Zoning change for 0.4 acres from C-1 and R-1 to C-1 for Main-Butler Properties
• Annexation of 0.33 acres east of Florida Turnpike and adjacent to County Road 470
• Future Land Use Map amendment for 0.33 acres from Public Service Facility to Age Restricted Development

The City Commission denied a request to defer $53,000 in impact fees for the Montclair Meadows affordable housing project. The commission also approved a budget amendment for several city funds and updated the firefighters' retirement system to include statutory benefits.

• Denied $53,000 impact fee deferral for Montclair Meadows affordable housing project (0-5)
• Approved Resolution 11,360 amending FY 2022-23 Budget for Gas, Wastewater, Police Impact Fees and Fleet Services Funds
• Adopted Ordinance 23-44 updating the Municipal Firemen' Retirement System to implement the Heart and Lung Act and Firefighter Cancer presumption (5-0)
• Approved July 10, 2023 meeting minutes (5-0)
• Tabled land use and zoning ordinances for Main-Butler Properties until August 14
• Tabled annexation and zoning ordinances for Villages of West Lake property until August 28

General

This is the third budget workshop for fiscal year 2024, held as a City Commission meeting. The agenda is minimal, listing only call to order, invocation, pledge of allegiance, a presentation, and adjournment, with no specific budget details or discussion items provided.

• Budget workshop #3 for FY24
• Presentation (topic not specified)
• Meeting at City Hall, 501 W Meadow Street

The Commission reviewed the final budget workshop for FY 2023-24, focusing on enterprise funds, civic funding, and pension trusts. No formal votes were recorded, but the City Manager presented proposals for police staffing, credit card fees, and civic funding cuts.

• Proposed unfreezing 3 police officer positions to reach 73 total officers
• Proposed $3 credit card transaction fee starting October 1
• Proposed removing civic funding for Leesburg High School Band and Leesburg CDC
• Proposed adjusting millage rate to rollback rate of 3.4752 mills
• Proposed $1.8M fleet replenishment for FY 24

General

The Leesburg City Commission will hold its second budget workshop to discuss the fiscal year 2024 budget. This is a working session focused on budget development, not a formal decision-making meeting.

The Leesburg City Commission held a budget workshop to review proposed fiscal year budgets for enterprise funds (electric and gas), building permits, community redevelopment agencies (CRAs), discretionary sales tax, gas tax, housing assistance, and debt service. City Manager Al Minner presented financial overviews, department updates, and capital improvement proposals, while members of the public and commissioners discussed potential allocations for community projects, police staffing, and park bathrooms. No formal final budget votes or binding enactments were recorded during the workshop, and the meeting adjourned at 7:42 p.m.

• Adjourned the budget workshop at 7:42 p.m. (Reisman/Connell)

City Commission

The Leesburg City Commission is meeting to handle routine business, including approving minutes, authorizing a fire department grant application, submitting the taxable value certification, and granting a utility extension. They will also hold public hearings on ordinances related to natural gas line installation and firefighter retirement benefits. No major non-routine items are listed.

• Resolution authorizing Fire Department to apply for grant for two 30 lb washer-extractors for PPE cleaning
• Resolution executing Certification of Taxable Value for FY 2023-24 to Lake County Property Appraiser
• Resolution granting Leesburg Landing II Community LLC a two-year extension for electric meter connections
• Second reading of ordinance amending Chapter 22, Section 22-7 on Natural Gas Line Installation procedures
• First reading of ordinance amending Firemen's Retirement System for Heart and Lung Act and cancer presumption

The Leesburg City Commission held a regular meeting on July 10, 2023, adopting the consent agenda and Ordinance 23-43 amending natural gas line installation procedures. The consent agenda included resolutions for fire department equipment grants, taxable value certification, a utility extension for Leesburg Landing II, and a proclamation policy. No substantive decisions were made on other items; the in-fill housing item was pulled, and a request from the Leesburg Partnership for a $450,000 annual event management contract was discussed but not decided.

• Adopted consent agenda including Resolution 11,356 (fire dept. washer-extractor grant), 11,357 (taxable value certification), 11,358 (Leesburg Landing II utility extension), 11,359 (proclamation policy) (5-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 23-43 amending natural gas line installation procedures (5-0)
• Pulled in-fill housing item from consent agenda (no vote)
• Discussed Leesburg Partnership event management contract request ($450,000 annually) — no action

City Commission

The Leesburg City Commission is meeting for Budget Workshop #1 for Fiscal Year 2024. The agenda is minimal, with only a call to order, invocation, pledge of allegiance, a presentation, and adjournment. No specific budget details are listed in the agenda.

• Budget Workshop #1 for FY 24
• Presentation (no details provided)

The City Commission held a budget workshop for FY 2023-24, reviewing the general fund and discussing a proposed decrease in the ad valorem millage rate from 4.192 to 3.4245 mills, offset by an increased fire assessment fee of $165 per residential unit. No formal votes were taken; the commission leaned toward setting the DR-420 form at the rollback rate of 3.4752 mills. The meeting was procedural, with no final decisions made.

• Reviewed FY 2023-24 general fund budget (no vote)
• Discussed proposed millage rate decrease to 3.4245 mills (no vote)
• Discussed fire assessment fee increase to $165 per ERU (no vote)
• Commissioner Pederson supported rollback rate 3.4752 for DR-420 (no vote)

City Commission

The City Commission will hold public hearings on annexing and rezoning a 0.97-acre property south of Griffin Road and east of Snowberger Avenue to industrial use, and will consider several consent agenda items including agreements for gas service, school resource officers, and right-of-way dedications. The agenda is largely routine, with no presentations or proclamations scheduled.

• Annexation of 0.97 acres (Polk Gorman Properties) into District 1
• Future Land Use Map change from Lake County Urban High Density to City of Leesburg Industrial
• Zoning change from Lake County RP to City of Leesburg M-1 (Industrial)
• Second Amendment to Development Agreement with The Villages Land Company, LLC
• Gas Service Agreement with Cardiac Dragon 360 AC LLC for Banning Ranch Phase I and II

The Commission approved a resolution to add a fluoride injection system to the city's water distribution system despite some opposition. Other actions included annexing property for business expansion and approving several right-of-way deeds and service agreements.

• Approved fluoride injection system for water distribution (3-2)
• Annexed 0.97 acres south of Griffin Road for business expansion (5-0)
• Changed 0.97 acres to Industrial land use and zoning (5-0)
• Approved Right-of-Way Deeds for Villages of West Lake Units 72-74 and 75-77 (5-0)
• Approved Gas Service Agreement for Banning Ranch Phase I and II (5-0)
• Approved School Resource Officer services for 2023-24 school year (5-0)
• Approved Second Amendment to Development Agreement with The Villages Land Company, LLC (5-0)
• Tabled Voting Delegate Designation for Florida League of Cities conference (5-0)

City Commission

The Leesburg City Commission will consider several significant items, including first readings of ordinances to annex and rezone two properties for residential development and a city electric substation. They will also vote on the FY '24 wage proposal, fire protection assessments, collective bargaining agreements with police and fire unions, and a revised pay scale. The agenda includes routine consent items such as contracts for utility construction, water treatment, and landscape maintenance, as well as proclamations and employee service awards.

• First reading of ordinances to annex and rezone 60.27 acres (Silver Lake Woods) for residential PUD
• First reading of ordinances to annex and rezone 1.45 acres for City Electric Substation near SR 44
• Resolution imposing Fire Protection Assessments for FY starting Oct 1, 2023
• Ratification of collective bargaining agreements with police and firefighter unions
• Approval of revised pay scale for general employees effective July 1, 2023

The Leesburg City Commission adopted a revised pay scale for general employees effective July 1, 2023, raising the base pay to $15 per hour and increasing police officer starting wages to $60,000 per year. The Commission also ratified collective bargaining agreements with the police and firefighter unions, and approved a resolution to increase the fire assessment fee from $87 to $165 per equivalent residential unit. Additionally, the Commission approved a $750,000 American Recovery Grant for the West Leesburg Community Development Corporation (4-1) and amended the Home Improvement Grant Program to provide up to $25,000 with a 90/10 cost-share or a five-year lien option.

• Adopted revised pay scale for general employees, effective July 1, 2023 (5-0)
• Ratified collective bargaining agreement with police union (5-0)
• Ratified collective bargaining agreement with firefighters union (5-0)
• Approved resolution to increase fire assessment fee to $165 per ERU (5-0)
• Approved $750,000 American Recovery Grant for West Leesburg CDC (4-1)
• Amended Home Improvement Grant Program to $25,000 with 90/10 match or lien (4-1)
• Approved commissary kitchen at Leesburg Resource Center (5-0)
• Approved transmittal of Silver Lake Woods comprehensive plan amendment to state (5-0)

City Commission

The Leesburg City Commission will decide on four new subdivisions (Villages of West Lake Units 80–83) and multiple zoning changes for three properties totaling about 144 acres. The meeting also includes routine approvals like utility contracts and a $59,732 gas line installation, plus a public hearing on annexing and rezoning 55 acres for a single-family subdivision.

• Four new subdivisions approved: Villages of West Lake Units 80–83 (Villages of West Lake Unit No. 80, Villages of West Lake Unit No. 81, Villages of West Lake Unit No. 82, Villages of West Lake Unit No. 83)
• Zoning changes for three properties: Treasures Trove (55 acres), Sundance (33.45 acres), Polk Gorman Properties (0.97 acres)
• Emergency gas line installation for Opal Fuels: $59,732.00
• Public Transportation Grant Agreement for Leesburg International Airport Phase I Aircraft Hangar Buildings: FM No. 438449-1-94-01
• Annexation and rezoning of 55-acre Treasures Trove property for single-family subdivision

The City Commission approved the annexation, future land use change, and Planned Unit Development zoning for the 55-acre Treasures Trove project, allowing a 110-unit single-family subdivision west of County Road 44. The commission also approved the Sundance mixed-use development (33.45 acres) for industrial and commercial uses. A salary and wage proposal for FY24 was presented as informational only, with no action taken.

• Approved Treasures Trove annexation (Ordinance 23-03, 4-1)
• Approved Treasures Trove future land use change to Estate Residential (Ordinance 23-04, 4-1)
• Approved Treasures Trove PUD zoning for 110 single-family homes (Ordinance 23-05, 4-1)
• Approved Sundance annexation (Ordinance 23-31, 5-0)
• Approved Sundance future land use change to Industrial (Ordinance 23-32, 5-0)
• Approved Sundance PUD zoning for mixed-use development (Ordinance 23-33, 5-0)
• Adopted consent agenda including resolutions for FMPA agreements, plats, airport grant, gas line, CDBG applications, and interlocal agreement (5-0)

City Commission

The Leesburg City Commission is meeting to handle routine business, including approving a contract for marina improvements, accepting subdivision plats, and several administrative resolutions. The agenda is largely procedural with no public hearings or non-routine items scheduled.

• Contract with Edgewater Resources FL, LLC for Venetian Cove Marina Improvements, not to exceed $213,100
• Purchase request for upgrade of City's Network Switches
• Resolution correcting Police Department job classification from 'Crime Scene Technician' to 'Crime Scene Investigator'
• Accepting plats for Villages of West Lake Unit No. 78 and Unit No. 79
• Resolution approving Urban County Cooperation Agreement for Community Development Block Grant Program

The City Commission approved a consent agenda including a $213,100 professional services agreement with Edgewater Resources FL, LLC for Venetian Cove Marina improvements, subject to attorney review of terms and conditions. The commission also adopted resolutions correcting a police job title, accepting plats for Villages of West Lake Units 78 and 79, accepting a utility easement, designating bank signatories, and approving the Urban County Cooperation Agreement for the Community Development Block Grant Program. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved $213,100 agreement with Edgewater Resources for Venetian Cove Marina improvements (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution 11,313 authorizing marina agreement, subject to attorney review
• Approved purchase request for upgrade of City's Network Switches
• Adopted Resolution 11,314 correcting police job classification to 'Crime Scene Investigator'
• Adopted Resolution 11,315 accepting plat for Villages of West Lake Unit No. 78
• Adopted Resolution 11,316 accepting plat for Villages of West Lake Unit No. 79
• Adopted Resolution 11,317 accepting utility easement from Carl A. Smith Family Trust
• Adopted Resolution 11,318 creating authorized signatories for TD Bank

General

The Leesburg City Commission is holding a workshop meeting with the Center for the Arts to receive an update on the arts center and to participate in a Q&A with the Arts Board/Commission. The agenda contains only this presentation and discussion item, with no other business or decisions listed.

• Center for the Arts Update presentation
• Arts Board / Commission Q&A

The Leesburg City Commission held a workshop and heard a presentation from the Center for the Arts about financial reforms and new leadership. Commissioners expressed support for releasing $10,670 in held civic funding, but no formal vote was taken because the workshop cannot make decisions. The city manager indicated he could release the funds under his spending authority, with the mayor opposed until seeing the final investigation report.

• No formal decisions made at workshop; funding release to be addressed at regular meeting
• Commissioners expressed support for releasing $10,670 held civic funding to Center for the Arts
• City manager indicated he could release funds under his spending authority, mayor opposed

City Commission

The Leesburg City Commission is meeting to consider several routine and non-routine items, including second readings of ordinances that would change the future land use and zoning of an 8.03-acre property south of Park Holland Road and east of Picciola Road for a multi-family development. The consent agenda includes contracts for wastewater and water infrastructure work, an emergency purchase of police vehicles, and an FAA grant for airport taxiway reconstruction. The meeting also includes a presentation to name the City Hall Commission Chambers in honor of Fred A. Morrison and a proclamation for Municipal Clerks Week.

• Second reading: change 8.03 acres from Medium Density Residential to High Density Residential for multi-family development
• Second reading: change zoning on 8.03 acres from PUD and C-3 to SPUD
• Ratify emergency purchase of 4 police vehicles for $154,960.46
• Authorize FAA grant for taxiway reconstruction at Leesburg International Airport
• Authorize task order with Dewberry Engineers for odor control evaluation at Turnpike WWTP

The Leesburg City Commission adopted the consent agenda, which included resolutions for a wastewater odor control evaluation, water main installation, air release valve replacement, and an FAA grant for airport taxiway reconstruction. The commission also ratified an emergency purchase of four police vehicles for $154,960.46. The commission discussed the power cost adjustment and decided to keep it at 7 cents per kilowatt-hour for now, with a possible reduction in October. Two ordinances for a high-density residential development off Picciola Road were pulled from the agenda by the applicant and will be re-advertised.

• Adopted Resolution 11,301 naming City Hall Commission Chambers in honor of Fred A. Morrison (5-0)
• Adopted Consent Agenda including Resolutions 11,302-11,312 (5-0)
• Ratified emergency purchase of four police vehicles for $154,960.46
• Adopted Resolution 11,305 for FAA grant for airport taxiway reconstruction
• Adopted Resolution 11,306 for GAI Consultants task order for taxiway reconstruction
• Adopted Resolution 11,307 for landlord consent to lease assignment for Bill Bryan Subaru
• Adopted Resolution 11,308 amending interlocal agreement for library services
• Pulled second reading of ordinances for Picciola Road high-density development

General

The Leesburg City Commission is holding a workshop meeting that includes approving the March 27, 2023 minutes, acknowledging Mr. Kevin Conner's resignation, and considering a city-owned property listing organized by commission district. The main substantive item is a review of the city's land inventory. The agenda is otherwise largely procedural.

• Approve minutes from regular meeting of March 27, 2023
• Informational item: Mr. Kevin Conner's resignation
• Consider city-owned inventory/property listing by commission district
• Land inventory review

The Carver Heights/Montclair Area CRA discussed donating city-owned vacant lots to nonprofit housing groups but took no final action. A motion to continue donating properties in districts one, two, and three failed for lack of a second. The board asked the city manager to compile more information on lot costs and donation processes for a future meeting.

• Approved March 27, 2023 meeting minutes as amended (6-0)
• Motion to continue donating properties in districts one, two, and three failed for lack of a second
• Commission directed city manager to research lot costs and donation process for future discussion

City Commission

The Leesburg City Commission will hold first readings on ordinances to annex and rezone approximately 33.45 acres east of County Road 48 and west of Haywood Worm Farm Road for a mixed-use development, plus similar changes for 8.03 acres near Park Holland and Picciola roads for multi-family housing. The consent agenda includes resolutions on budget amendments, utility easements, a fire aid agreement with Tavares, and a LIBOR rate change. A non-routine item authorizes a solar energy participation agreement with Florida Municipal Power Agency.

• Annexation of 33.45 acres (Sundance AX) into District 3
• Future land use change to Industrial and zoning to PUD for mixed-use (Sundance)
• Future land use change to High Density Residential and zoning to SPUD for 8.03 acres (PMF Leesburg)
• Resolution amending FY 2022-23 budget for multiple funds
• Resolution approving Solar III Energy Participation Agreement with FMPA

The City Commission approved a resolution to participate in the Florida Municipal Power Agency's Solar III project, adding solar energy to its power portfolio with no upfront cost. It also adopted an automatic aid agreement with Tavares for fire and emergency services, and approved several other resolutions including budget amendments and utility easements. Three annexation and zoning ordinances were introduced but will be heard at later meetings.

• Adopted Resolution 11,300 authorizing participation in FMPA Solar III project (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution 11,299 accepting automatic aid agreement with Tavares (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution 11,298 amending FY 2022-23 budget for second quarter (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution 11,295 delegating authority to modify LIBOR index rate (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution 11,296 accepting corrective utility easement from Somerville (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution 11,297 accepting utility easement from DRJ Land Company (5-0)
• Introduced annexation and zoning ordinances for Sundance property, continued to May 22
• Introduced zoning ordinances for PMF Leesburg property, continued to April 24

General

The Leesburg City Commission will meet to consider potential capital improvement projects within the Greater Leesburg Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) area. The meeting includes routine procedural items such as approving prior minutes and adjourning, but the primary substantive discussion centers on capital projects.

• Consideration of potential capital improvement projects in the Greater Leesburg CRA area

The Greater Leesburg CRA approved two historical monument signs at 302 Church Street and 407 South Childs Street, with a cost cap of $750,000 for both. A proposed pavilion at the old Dabney School site was tabled pending property negotiations and cost estimates. The board also discussed adding restrooms at John L. Johnson Park for the FY 24 budget.

• Approved two historical monument signs at 302 Church Street and 407 South Childs Street, not to exceed $750,000 (6-0)
• Tabled pavilion project at old Dabney School site pending property purchase and cost estimates
• Directed city manager to meet with Binge Development about donating or selling land for pavilion
• Discussed adding restrooms at John L. Johnson Park for FY 24 budget

City Commission

The Leesburg City Commission will decide on multiple zoning ordinances and annexations, including a 109-acre mixed-use project near U.S. Highway 27 and Florida’s Turnpike. The meeting also includes resolutions for subdivisions, utility easements, and opposition to state legislation.

• Approve annexation of 109.63 acres for Blue Cedar mixed-use development
• Amend zoning for 109.63 acres to PUD for mixed-use development
• Approve plat for Fox Pointe at Rivers Edge subdivision
• Approve plat for Villages of West Lake Unit No. 75 and 77 subdivisions
• Authorize $X task order with Dewberry Engineers for Walmart Watermain Loop Project

The Commission approved the annexation and rezoning of 110 acres for the Blue Cedar mixed-use project. It also accepted a $1 million TDC grant for the Susan Street project despite concerns over a 'clawback' provision. Additionally, the city formally opposed Florida House Bill 1331 and Senate Bill 1380.

• Approved $1M TDC grant for Susan Street project (4-1)
• Annexed 109.63 acres for Blue Cedar project (5-0)
• Approved Blue Cedar PUD rezoning with internet cafe ban (5-0)
• Established Bellaviva at Whispering Hills Community Development District (5-0)
• Approved Sleepy Hollow Road Storage PUD (5-0)
• Approved Hudson's Furniture PUD and land use change (5-0)
• Granted 40-year non-potable water franchise to Wildwood Utility Dependent District (5-0)
• Adopted resolution opposing Florida HB 1331 and SB 1380 (5-0)

General

The Carver Heights/Montclair Area Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) is holding a regular meeting. The main item is consideration of a food pantry project funded by a Community Development Block Grant (CDBG). The meeting also includes approval of the previous meeting's minutes and routine procedural items.

• Consideration of Food Pantry CDBG Project
• Approval of minutes from March 13, 2023 regular meeting
• Call to order, invocation, pledge of allegiance
• Roll call and adjournment

The Carver Heights / Montclair Area CRA voted 5-1 to relocate the CDBG food pantry grant from 701 McCormack Street to CR 468 or another suitable property to be determined later. City staff warned this change would forfeit the current $250,000 grant cycle, requiring a re-application next year. The commission also approved a 5-1 moratorium on all city property title transfers until an inventory list is reviewed.

• Approved moving food pantry grant to CR 468 or other future site (5-1)
• Approved moratorium on city property title transfers until inventory review (5-1)
• Approved March 13, 2023 meeting minutes (6-0)
• City manager to prepare city-wide property inventory list for April 24 discussion

General

The Greater Leesburg Community Redevelopment Agency will meet to consider a resolution regarding a grant. The item involves a Fiscal Year 2023 Façade, Sign, and Landscape Grant Award.

• Resolution for Fiscal Year 2023 Façade, Sign, and Landscape Grant Award to Mt. Ararat Metropolitan Missionary Baptist Church

The Greater Leesburg Community Redevelopment Agency approved a Fiscal Year 2023 grant for Mt. Ararat Metropolitan Missionary Baptist Church. The commission also scheduled a workshop for April 10 to discuss historically distinguished properties and churches.

• Approved FY 2023 Façade, Sign, and Landscape Grant for Mt. Ararat Metropolitan Missionary Baptist Church (5-2)
• Approved meeting minutes from February 27, 2023 (7-0)
• Approved scheduling a workshop for April 10 to discuss historical projects (7-0)

City Commission

The City Commission will review several ordinances regarding land use, annexations, and zoning changes. Key discussions include development agreements for The Villages of West Lake and new mixed-use projects.

• Construction agreement with Wharton-Smith, Inc. for $2,948,271.00
• Venetian Center carpet replacement with Shaw Industries, Inc. for $78,007.64
• Zoning and annexation for Crossings at 44 (34.7 acres)
• Zoning and annexation for Fort Knox (11 acres)
• Development agreement amendments for The Villages of West Lake

The City Commission approved a $2,948,271 construction agreement for Pine Street redevelopment and a $1 million Tourist Development Council grant agreement. They also adopted annexations and rezonings for the Crossings at 44 and Fort Knox projects. The Lee Village SPUD rezoning was tabled for 60 days to allow the developer to reduce density and parking issues.

• Approved $2,948,271 Pine Street construction agreement (4-1)
• Approved $199k Lake Denham Trail engineering study (4-1)
• Approved $1M TDC grant agreement with clawback provision (5-0)
• Tabled Lee Village SPUD rezoning for 60 days (5-0)
• Adopted annexation and rezoning for Crossings at 44 (5-0)
• Adopted annexation and rezoning for Fort Knox industrial site (5-0)
• Adopted amendments to Villages of West Lake development agreements (5-0)
• Adopted consent agenda including police staffing and plat approvals (5-0)

General

The Carver Heights / Montclair Area Community Redevelopment Agency is meeting to approve minutes from February 27, 2023, and to consider a resolution authorizing execution of a Declaration of Covenants and Restrictions for the Feed the Need food pantry project in favor of Lake County. The agenda also includes a discussion and update on CRA goals and objectives, followed by roll call and adjournment.

• Resolution authorizing Chairperson and Secretary to execute Declaration of Covenants and Restrictions for Feed the Need project in favor of Lake County
• Approval of minutes from regular meeting held February 27, 2023
• Discussion and update on CRA goals and objectives

The Carver Heights / Montclair Area CRA adopted Resolution 103, accepting CDBG funds for the Feed the Need food pantry project and amending the location from 907 McCormack Street to 1115 County Road 468. The amendment passed 5-1, with Commissioner Jasper dissenting. The resolution itself passed unanimously. The board also discussed but did not decide on CRA goals and objectives, deferring further discussion to a future meeting.

• Approved minutes of February 27, 2023 (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution 103 authorizing Declaration of Covenants and Restrictions for Feed the Need project (6-0)
• Amended food pantry location to 1115 County Road 468 (5-1)

City Commission

The City Commission will review several ordinances regarding land use, annexations, and zoning for residential developments. The meeting also includes a consent agenda covering professional service agreements and the 2023-24 budget calendar.

• Zoning change for Lee Village SPUD (4.87 acres)
• Annexation and zoning for Treasures Trove (55 acres)
• Annexation and zoning for Anglers AX/SSCP/SPUD (6.93 acres)
• Design agreement with Halff Associates, Inc. for Athletic Facility/Field Renovation
• Approval of the Fiscal Year 2023-24 budget calendar

The Leesburg City Commission denied the annexation of the 6.93-acre Anglers property (Ordinance 23-07) by a 1-4 vote, which also caused the related rezoning and land-use ordinances to fail. The commission also tabled the Treasures Trove annexation and rezoning requests, sending them back to the planning commission for review. Several other items were approved, including a design contract for the Susan Street athletic facility renovation and a facade grant for Faith World Church.

• Denied annexation of Anglers property (Ordinance 23-07) (1-4)
• Tabled Treasures Trove annexation (Ordinance 23-03) (3-2)
• Tabled Treasures Trove land-use change (Ordinance 23-04) (4-1)
• Tabled Treasures Trove rezoning (Ordinance 23-05) (3-2)
• Approved $563,000 design contract with Halff Associates for Susan Street athletic facility (4-1)
• Approved $20,000 facade grant for Faith World Church (3-2)
• Tabled West Leesburg CDC ARP spending plan (3-1)
• Approved right-of-way deed from Strada Development for Bradford Ridge roads (4-1)

General

The U.S. Highway 441/27 Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) of Leesburg, Florida, is meeting to consider two resolutions that would provide funding for the Facade, Sign, and Landscape Grant Program and the Home Improvement Grant Program for Fiscal Year 2023. The meeting also includes approval of minutes from a previous regular meeting. No other substantive items are on the agenda.

• Resolution to fund Facade, Sign, and Landscape Grant Program for FY 2023
• Resolution to fund Home Improvement Grant Program for FY 2023
• Approval of minutes from September 15, 2022 regular meeting

The U.S. Highway 441/27 Community Redevelopment Agency adopted two resolutions providing funding for Fiscal Year 2023 grant programs: the Facade, Sign, and Landscape Grant program (Resolution 45) and the Home Improvement Grant Program (Resolution 46). Both resolutions passed with a 3-1 vote, with Commissioner Connell voting no on each. The meeting was brief and procedural, with no public comments and no other substantive decisions.

• Adopted Resolution 45 funding Facade, Sign, and Landscape Grant program for FY2023 (3-1)
• Adopted Resolution 46 funding Home Improvement Grant Program for FY2023 (3-1)
• Approved minutes of September 15, 2022 regular meeting (4-0)

General

The Greater Leesburg Community Redevelopment Agency is meeting to approve minutes and pass two resolutions providing funding for the Facade, Sign, and Landscape Grant Program and the Home Improvement Grant Program for Fiscal Year 2023. These grants support projects within the Greater Leesburg Community Redevelopment Area. The meeting is otherwise procedural, with no other substantive items on the agenda.

• Resolution to fund Facade, Sign, and Landscape Grant Program (FSL Grants GLCRA 2023)
• Resolution to fund Home Improvement Grant Program (HIG GLCRA 2023)
• Approval of minutes from September 15, 2022 regular meeting

The Greater Leesburg Community Redevelopment Agency approved two resolutions providing funding for the Facade, Sign, and Landscape Grant Program and the Home Improvement Grant Program for Fiscal Year 2023. Both resolutions passed with a 5-1 vote, with Commissioner Connell voting no. The meeting also included discussion about grant administration, including a canceled grant for a property at 215 West Main Street.

• Adopted Resolution 54 funding the Facade, Sign, and Landscape Grant Program for FY2023 (5-1)
• Adopted Resolution 55 funding the Home Improvement Grant Program for FY2023 (5-1)
• Approved minutes of the September 15, 2022 regular meeting (6-0)

General

The Leesburg City Commission will meet to approve minutes from a previous meeting and consider a resolution funding the Home Improvement Grant Program for the Carver Heights / Montclair Area Community Redevelopment Agency for Fiscal Year 2023.

• Resolution to fund Home Improvement Grant Program for Carver Heights / Montclair Area Community Redevelopment Agency (FY 2023)

The Carver Heights/Montclair Area Community Redevelopment Agency approved the minutes from the September 15, 2022 regular meeting. The agency also adopted Resolution 102 providing funding for the Home Improvement Grant Program for Fiscal Year 2023.

• Approved regular meeting minutes of September 15, 2022 (6-0)
• Adopted Resolution 102 for the Home Improvement Grant Program for Fiscal Year 2023 (5-1)

City Commission

The Leesburg City Commission will hold its regular meeting to approve routine items and vote on several ordinances, including zoning changes for two large properties. The meeting will also consider contracts for aquatic vegetation management, pavement repairs, and a gas service agreement for a new development.

• Approve $34.7-acre annexation and zoning change for Crossings at 44 (General Commercial PUD for mixed-use development)
• Approve $11-acre annexation and zoning change for Fort Knox (Industrial to M-1 for self-storage with RV/boat storage)
• Authorize Aquatic Vegetation Management contract with Southern Aquatic Management, Inc.
• Authorize Amendment Three to pavement repair agreement with Paqco, Inc.
• Authorize natural gas service agreement for Windy Oaks development

The Leesburg City Commission approved the consent agenda except for the aquatic vegetation management contract, then voted 3-1 to amend the resolution to award the contract to local firm Professional Waterfront Cleanup, LLC ($73,140) over the lower bid from Southern Aquatic Management, Inc. ($66,900). The commission also adopted several other resolutions and ordinances, including a stormwater management ordinance update. Several annexation and rezoning ordinances were introduced for first reading and will return for second reading on March 13.

• Awarded aquatic vegetation management contract to Professional Waterfront Cleanup, LLC (3-1, Mayor Burry dissenting)
• Adopted stormwater management ordinance amendment (4-0)
• Adopted resolution updating police wrecker allocation system rates/fees (consent agenda)
• Adopted resolution accepting utility easement from Plaza Street Fund 163, LLC (consent agenda)
• Adopted resolution authorizing FEMA Assistance to Firefighters Grant application (consent agenda)
• Adopted resolution amending public transportation grant for airport fuel farm (consent agenda)
• Appointed Dustin Levine to Lake County Arts & Cultural Alliance (4-0)
• Appointed Tom Brown to Police Officer's Retirement Pension Board (4-0)

City Commission

The Leesburg City Commission will hold public hearings on annexing and rezoning about 109.63 acres east of U.S. Highway 27 and south of Florida's Turnpike for a mixed-use development (Blue Cedar), and on changing land use and zoning for an 11-acre site near Flatwoods Road for warehouse use. The consent agenda includes budget amendments, a lease with Congressman Daniel Webster, a quit claim deed, and a gas service agreement for Red Maple Lodge.

• Annexation of 109.63 acres (Blue Cedar) into District 3
• Rezoning 109.63 acres from Lake County A to City PUD for mixed use
• Future Land Use Map change for 11 acres near Flatwoods Road to Industrial
• Rezoning 11 acres to PUD for 5,000 SF office and 40,000 SF warehouse
• Budget amendments for FY 2022-23 carryovers and first quarter

The City Commission voted 3-1 to reconsider and approve moving forward with design engineering services for adding a fluoride injection system to the city's water supply, reversing a previous rejection. The commission also approved a consent agenda including budget amendments and property transfers, and adopted ordinances for a warehouse development and a rezoning. A motion to table a property transfer to the Community Development Corporation failed, but the transfer was approved with amendments restricting land use.

• Approved reconsideration of fluoride proposal (3-1)
• Adopted Resolution 11,251 approving $81,200 design contract for fluoride injection system (3-1)
• Adopted Consent Agenda including budget amendments and property transfers (4-0)
• Adopted Resolution 11,256 transferring three parcels to CDC of Leesburg with C-3 restrictions (3-1)
• Adopted Resolution 11,257 amending FY 2022-23 budget for first quarter (4-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 23-01 changing 11+ acres to Industrial for warehouse (4-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 23-02 changing zoning to PUD for warehouse (4-0)
• Approved transmittal of Blue Cedar annexation and land use change to state (4-0)

City Commission

The Leesburg City Commission is meeting to consider several land-use changes, including rezoning about 11 acres near Flatwoods Road for industrial/warehouse use and rezoning about 18 acres for age-restricted development as part of The Villages of West Lake. They will also vote on consent items such as a sidewalk construction contract, a property donation to Habitat for Humanity, and grants for a downtown building renovation.

• Rezoning 11 acres west of Flatwoods Road from residential to industrial (Warehouse Flatwoods)
• Rezoning 11 acres to PUD for 5,000 SF office and 40,000 SF warehouse (Warehouse Flatwoods)
• Rezoning 18.34 acres south of County Road 470 to Age Restricted Development (The Villages of West Lake)
• Modify Chapter 163 development agreements for Villages of West Lake Areas A and B (approx. 2,630 acres total)
• Fixed unit price agreement with Bulldog Sitework, LLC for sidewalk/curb/gutter repairs

The Leesburg City Commission denied a proposal for design engineering services to add a fluoride injection system to the water distribution system, with a vote of 2-3. The commission also approved several resolutions, including accepting a property donation for Habitat for Humanity, granting funds for downtown redevelopment, and renewing a lease with the West Leesburg CDC.

• Denied fluoride injection system design proposal (2-3)
• Approved property donation to Habitat for Humanity (5-0)
• Approved Downtown Leesburg Building Redevelopment Grant to Brick City Hospitality Group (4-1)
• Approved Facade, Sign and Landscape Grant to Brick City Hospitality Group (4-1)
• Approved renewal lease with West Leesburg CDC (5-0)
• Approved transmit of Villages of West Lake land use amendment to state (5-0)
• Adopted consent agenda items including sidewalk contract and resolutions (5-0)

General

The Leesburg City Commission is holding its organizational meeting to install newly elected commissioners Allyson Berry, Mike Pederson, and Alan Reisman, elect a mayor and mayor pro-tem, and make 2023 commission appointments. The agenda is largely procedural, with no substantive policy items listed.

• Install commissioners Allyson Berry, Mike Pederson, Alan Reisman
• Elect mayor and mayor pro-tem
• Present plaques to outgoing Mayor Mike Pederson and outgoing commissioners John H. Christian and Dan Robuck
• Commission appointments for 2023

The City Commission swore in three commissioners and elected its leadership for the term. The body also approved various representative appointments to city boards and external agencies for 2023.

• Swore in Allyson Berry, Mike Pederson, and Alan Reisman as Commissioners
• Elected Jimmy Burry as Mayor (unanimous)
• Elected Jay Connell as Mayor Pro-Tem (unanimous)
• Approved 2023 Commission appointments to external boards and agencies (5-0)
• Approved 2023 appointments for Airport, Public Art, and Parks & Recreation Advisory Boards (5-0)