Leesburg public meetings in 2023
32 substantive meetings from 2023, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
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.
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
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
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
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
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.
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.
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
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)
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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)
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
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
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
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