Leesburg public meetings in 2024

General

The Carver Heights / Montclair Area Community Redevelopment Agency will hold a regular meeting to approve minutes from October 28, 2024, discuss additional considerations for lot donations, and vote on a resolution to donate two surplus lots on Beecher Street to the Community Development Corporation of Leesburg, Inc. The meeting is scheduled for December 16, 2024, at 5:00 PM at City Hall.

• Resolution to donate surplus lots with Parcel IDs 22-19-24-1000-00D-01500 and 22-19-24-1000-00D-01400 on Beecher Street to the Community Development Corporation of Leesburg, Inc.
• Discussion led by Commissioner Berry on additional considerations for lot donations
• Approval of minutes from the regular meeting held October 28, 2024

City Commission

The Leesburg City Commission will decide on annexing and rezoning two properties totaling about 12.76 acres for residential use, including 48 townhomes and 15,000 sq ft of commercial space. The meeting will also vote on a $109,676 landscaping contract, a $50,000 grant for Pine Street redevelopment, and a construction agreement for Susan Street Sports Complex improvements.

• Approval of $109,676 contract with Pierce Landscaping for 11 city sites maintenance
• Annexation of 2.82-acre property east of Sleepy Hollow Road and south of Park Hill Avenue (Sunnyside View ANNX)
• Rezoning 2.82-acre property from R-1 to City of Leesburg R-1 for residential development (Sunnyside View Rezoning)
• Annexation of 9.94-acre property north of Dewey Robbins Road and east of U.S. Highway 27 (Cronin-Dewey Robbins ANNX)
• Construction agreement with Kingdom Construction Services for Susan Street Sports Complex improvements

City Commission

The Leesburg City Commission will hold first readings of two ordinances to rezone about 131.5 acres near downtown to Downtown Mixed-Use, potentially expanding the district. The consent agenda includes several contract amendments and service agreements, and the commission will also discuss a special event permit for Shamrockin' Fest and a meeting date conflict with a 2025 holiday.

• First reading: Rezone 131.5 acres south of Leesburg-Wildwood Trail and West Line Street to Downtown Mixed-Use
• First reading: Amend Comprehensive Plan to allow expansion of Downtown Mixed Use designation
• Consent: Amendment Two to contract with Prime Electric, LLC
• Consent: Amendment Two to contract with Lakeside Electrical Services, LLC
• Consent: Electric Service Agreement with KB Home Orlando for Silver Lakes Estates Phase 1

The Leesburg City Commission voted 4-1 to hold off on the fluoride project for one week pending a staff report on contract and financial implications. The commission also approved consent agenda items, transmitted two downtown mixed-use expansion ordinances to the state for review, and approved a special event permit process for Shamrockin' Fest 2025.

• Adopted consent agenda including contract amendments and resolutions (5-0)
• Approved transmittal of downtown mixed-use future land use map amendment to state (5-0)
• Approved transmittal of downtown mixed-use text amendment to state (5-0)
• Adopted resolution to proceed with Shamrockin' Fest special event permitting (5-0)
• Approved motion to hold fluoride project for one week pending staff report (4-1)

City Commission

The Leesburg City Commission will vote on routine purchases totaling $460,360.49 for police radios, vehicle equipment, and new police vehicles. They will also consider zoning changes for a 31-acre property near Haywood Worm Farm Road and approve funding agreements for local civic organizations.

• Purchase of 12 Motorola APX 6000 police radios for $72,006.84
• Vehicle equipment (lights, sirens, cages) for 12 new police vehicles for $170,116.65
• Five 2025 Ford Interceptor Utility AWD police vehicles for $218,237.00
• Zoning change for 31-acre property from Industrial to General Commercial and PUD
• Civic organization funding agreements for FY 2024-25

The Leesburg City Commission approved a rezoning and land-use change for a 31-acre site south of County Road 48, allowing a mixed-use development with 250 attached single-family homes and 24,000 square feet of commercial space. The commission also adopted the city's 2045 Comprehensive Plan, approved the purchase of five police vehicles, and renewed a food service agreement with Beacon College/Sodexo despite concerns about lease terms.

• Adopted Ordinance 24-70 changing future land use from Industrial to General Commercial for 31 acres (4-1)
• Adopted Ordinance 24-71 rezoning from CIP to PUD for mixed-use development (4-1)
• Adopted Ordinance 24-72 approving the 2045 Comprehensive Plan (5-0)
• Approved $218,237 purchase of five 2025 Ford Interceptor vehicles (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution 11,935 renewing food service agreement with Beacon College/Sodexo (4-1)
• Adopted Consent Agenda including police radios and vehicle equipment (5-0)

City Commission

The Leesburg City Commission will hold public hearings on second readings of ordinances to annex and rezone two large properties (Blue Ridge Storage and Lake Bright/Brighurst), and to establish the Orange Bend Community Development District. They will also consider first readings for a 31-acre mixed-use rezoning, plus consent items including a $442,553 HVAC purchase, a $148,023 consultant task order, and several construction and gas service agreements. Informational updates include a $19.8 million state revolving fund grant and surplus lots.

• Annexation and rezoning of 10.02 acres (Blue Ridge Storage) to General Commercial/PUD for self-storage
• Annexation and rezoning of 208.5 acres (Lake Bright/Brighurst) to Estate Residential/PUD
• First reading: 31 acres from Industrial to General Commercial and PUD for mixed-use (Blount Birchmier)
• HVAC equipment purchase for $442,553 from Trane Technologies
• Task order with GAI Consultants for $148,023 (base) plus $74,644 optional

The commission denied the annexation, land-use change, and rezoning for the proposed 518-home Lake Bright/Brighurst development, citing traffic and infrastructure concerns. It approved the Blue Ridge Storage annexation and rezoning for a self-storage facility, and adopted the Orange Bend Community Development District. A $148,023 design contract for downtown parking was approved with an amendment to hold off on $74,000 in optional services.

• Denied annexation for 208.5-acre Lake Bright/Brighurst development (1-4)
• Denied future land use change for Lake Bright/Brighurst (1-4)
• Denied rezoning for Lake Bright/Brighurst (1-4)
• Approved Blue Ridge Storage annexation, land use, and rezoning (5-0 each)
• Approved Orange Bend Community Development District (5-0)
• Approved $148,023 design contract for downtown parking, amended to exclude $74,000 optional services (4-1)
• Approved $442,553 HVAC replacement for Trane Technologies
• Approved $65,000 John Deere compact track loader purchase

Electric Advisory Board

The Leesburg Electric Advisory Board is meeting to approve the minutes from its October 7, 2024 regular meeting and to discuss a Hurricane Milton restoration update. No votes on policy or spending are on the agenda; the main substantive item is the storm recovery briefing.

• Approval of minutes from the October 7, 2024 regular meeting
• Discussion of Hurricane Milton restoration update

General

The Leesburg City Commission will hold a routine meeting that includes approval of past minutes and two resolutions from the Carver Heights / Montclair Area Community Redevelopment Agency. The resolutions propose terminating existing lease agreements for properties at 902 Talladega Street and 2142 Woodland Boulevard, conveying them to tenants with temporary transfer restrictions.

• Terminate lease at 902 Talladega Street, convey to tenant with temporary covenants
• Terminate lease at 2142 Woodland Boulevard, convey to tenant with temporary covenants

The Carver Heights/Montclair Area CRA adopted two resolutions terminating lease agreements and conveying city-owned homes at 902 Talladega Street and 2142 Woodland Boulevard to the tenants. Both resolutions passed unanimously. The city will no longer be responsible for maintenance on these properties.

• Adopted Resolution 110 terminating lease and conveying 902 Talladega Street to tenant (6-0)
• Adopted Resolution 111 terminating lease and conveying 2142 Woodland Boulevard to tenant (7-0)
• Approved minutes of September 12, 2024 regular meeting (6-0)

City Commission

The Leesburg City Commission is meeting to consider routine consent items, including purchases for police vehicles and body cameras, and several resolutions. They will also hold a first reading of an ordinance to establish the Orange Bend Community Development District and discuss agreements with GE Vernova and ITRON for advanced metering infrastructure. No public hearings for second readings are scheduled.

• Purchase of nine 2025 Ford Interceptor Utility AWD vehicles for $392,826.60 from Garber Fleet Sales
• Purchase of twelve M500 in-car systems with body worn cameras for $150,360.00 from Motorola Solutions
• Agreement with Ballfer Service Corp for Mispah Simmons Fence Replacement for $61,260.00
• First reading of ordinance establishing Orange Bend Community Development District
• Agreements with GE Vernova and ITRON for advanced metering infrastructure (AMI)

The City Commission unanimously approved two resolutions to end its GE smart-grid contract and sign a seven-year AMI agreement with Itron, a move city staff said will save about $2.2 million over the contract term. The commission also adopted the consent agenda, which included purchases of police vehicles and cameras, a fence replacement contract, and several resolutions. A first reading of an ordinance to create the Orange Bend Community Development District was introduced but will be brought back for a second reading after questions about dark sky standards and property boundaries are addressed.

• Approved GRIDIQ Separation Agreement with GE Vernova (5-0)
• Approved AMI Agreement with Itron (5-0)
• Adopted consent agenda including $392,826.60 for 9 police vehicles (5-0)
• Adopted consent agenda including $150,360 for 12 in-car/body cameras (5-0)
• Adopted consent agenda including $61,260 fence replacement contract (5-0)
• Adopted consent agenda including Hurricane Milton debris grinding contract (5-0)
• Introduced Orange Bend CDD ordinance on first reading; no vote taken
• Adopted resolution for school zone speed enforcement hearing officer (5-0)

City Commission

The Leesburg City Commission will meet to approve routine and non-routine items, including purchasing three police SUVs for $111,978, adopting new rules for public property access, and banning unauthorized camping. The meeting also includes presentations on local development and community initiatives.

• Purchase of three Ford Explorer SUVs for Leesburg Police Department for $111,978.00 from Duval Ford, LLC
• Approval of a mural sign for Checkers restaurant at 2508 Citrus Boulevard
• Adoption of an ordinance banning unauthorized public camping or sleeping
• Adoption of an ordinance regulating access to city-owned and leased properties
• Approval of Silver Lake Estates Phase 1 subdivision plat

Electric Advisory Board

The Leesburg Electric Advisory Board will hold a routine meeting with no substantive decisions. The board will review the minutes from the September 16, 2024 meeting and discuss metering procedures. No ordinances, contracts, or public hearings are scheduled.

City Commission

The Leesburg City Commission will hold a public hearing to adopt the final millage rate of 3.4752 mills for FY 2024-25, which is 7.50% above the rolled-back rate, and to adopt the final budget. The agenda also includes second readings of ordinances to vacate a right-of-way on 13th Street and amend alcohol consumption rules, plus first readings for annexations and zoning changes for two properties. Several consent items cover contracts and property sales.

• Adopt FY 2024-25 millage rate of 3.4752 mills (7.50% over rolled-back rate) and final budget
• Vacate part of 13th Street right-of-way between Center Street and W. Main Street
• Annex 208.5 acres near County Road 33 and Lake Brite Street (Lake Bright/Brighurst) and rezone to PUD
• Annex 10.02 acres near U.S. Highway 27 and El Presidente Blvd (Blue Ridge Storage) and rezone for self-storage
• Approve $75,416.35 roof repair for Leesburg Recreation Center (Advanced Roofing, Inc.)

The City Commission adopted the final FY 2024-25 budget and millage rate of 3.4752 mills, a 7.5% increase over the rolled-back rate. The commission also approved the sale of city-owned property at 305 S. 6th Street to Frostinburg, LLC for $50,000, and adopted an ordinance to vacate a portion of 13th Street, amended to close only from Line Street to Main Street. An ordinance creating an entertainment district allowing open containers was adopted without a sunset provision.

• Adopted FY 2024-25 budget and 3.4752 millage rate (4-0)
• Approved sale of 305 S. 6th Street to Frostinburg, LLC for $50,000 (3-1)
• Adopted ordinance vacating 13th Street from Line Street to Main Street (4-0)
• Adopted ordinance creating permanent entertainment district with open containers (4-0)
• Approved transmittal of 208.5-acre annexation and rezoning for 518 homes to state (3-1)
• Adopted consent agenda including $75,416.35 roof repair contract (4-0)
• Approved amendment with Kids Central, Inc. for Leesburg Resource Center services (4-0)
• Approved lease agreement with VMAX 'FOR ONE COMMUNITY', INC. (4-0)

Electric Advisory Board

The Electric Advisory Board will meet to approve minutes from May and June 2024 and discuss the Power Cost Adjustment and the FY 25 Budget. These are discussion items, not final decisions.

• Discussion of Power Cost Adjustment
• Discussion of FY 25 Budget
• Approval of minutes from May 6, 2024 and June 3, 2024

The board discussed the FY25 electric budget and power cost adjustment, with no formal votes taken. City Manager Al Minner presented the budget, noting a planned power cost adjustment increase from 1 to 2 cents per kilowatt-hour effective October 1, and indicated a possible further adjustment in April 2025 depending on winter usage. The board also reviewed cash reserves, capital spending, and rate comparisons.

• Approved minutes of May 6, 2024, meeting (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of June 3, 2024, meeting (unanimous)
• Discussed FY25 budget and power cost adjustment; no action taken
• Noted power cost adjustment increase to 2 cents per kWh effective October 1, 2024
• Discussed potential additional power cost adjustment in April 2025, decision deferred

City Commission

The Carver Heights / Montclair Area Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) is meeting to approve two resolutions: one amending the current fiscal year 2023-24 budget and another adopting the fiscal year 2024-25 budget, both appropriating funds to specific redevelopment projects. The agenda also includes approval of the August 13, 2024 meeting minutes and routine procedural items.

• Resolution amending FY 2023-24 budget for the Carver Heights / Montclair Area CRA
• Resolution adopting FY 2024-25 budget for the Carver Heights / Montclair Area CRA
• Appropriation of funds to specific redevelopment projects
• Approval of minutes from the August 13, 2024 regular meeting

The Carver Heights Montclair Area Community Redevelopment Agency approved two resolutions: one amending the FY 2023-24 budget and one adopting the FY 2024-25 budget. The FY 2024-25 budget totals just under $1 million, with increases in the home improvement grant program to $600,000. Both resolutions passed unanimously with five yeas and no nays.

• Adopted Resolution 108 amending FY 2023-24 budget (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution 109 adopting FY 2024-25 budget (5-0)

City Commission

The Greater Leesburg Community Redevelopment Agency will consider resolutions to amend its FY 2023-24 budget and adopt its FY 2024-25 budget, appropriating funds to specific redevelopment projects. The meeting also includes approval of the August 13, 2024 minutes and standard procedural items.

• Resolution approving amended FY 2023-24 budget
• Resolution adopting FY 2024-25 budget
• Appropriations to specific redevelopment projects
• Approval of August 13, 2024 meeting minutes

City Commission

The U.S. Highway 441/27 Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) of Leesburg, Florida, will hold a meeting to approve two resolutions: one amending the Fiscal Year 2023-24 budget and another adopting the Fiscal Year 2024-25 budget. Both resolutions appropriate funds to specific redevelopment projects. The meeting also includes approval of minutes from a prior meeting and standard procedural items.

• Resolution amending FY 2023-24 budget and appropriating funds to redevelopment projects
• Resolution adopting FY 2024-25 budget and appropriating funds to redevelopment projects
• Approval of minutes from regular meeting held September 14, 2023

The U.S. Highway 441/27 Community Redevelopment Agency approved two resolutions: one amending the FY 2023-24 budget and one adopting the FY 2024-25 budget. The FY 2024-25 budget totals $4.6 million, with $3 million for the CRA, including $890,698 for debt payment on the 2010 issue, $25,000 for the South Leesburg Advertising Program, $6,775 in operating expenses, and $2 million shifted to capital projects for the Susan Street project. Both resolutions passed unanimously (4-0).

• Adopted Resolution 49 amending FY 2023-24 budget (4-0)
• Adopted Resolution 50 adopting FY 2024-25 budget (4-0)
• Approved minutes of September 14, 2023 regular meeting (4-0)

City Commission

The City Commission is holding a public hearing to discuss and tentatively adopt the proposed Fiscal Year 2024-25 budget and a millage rate of 3.4752 mills, which is 7.50% more than the rolled-back rate. The commission will also consider a resolution imposing fire protection assessments for the fiscal year beginning October 1, 2024. Public comments will be accepted on both items.

• Tentative adoption of 3.4752 mills millage rate for FY 2024-25, 7.50% above rolled-back rate
• Tentative adoption of the FY 2024-25 budget
• Public hearing on proposed millage and budget
• Resolution imposing Fire Protection Assessments for FY beginning Oct 1, 2024
• Announcement of final public hearing date for budget adoption

The City Commission tentatively adopted the FY 2024-25 budget and a millage rate of 3.4752 mills, which is a 7.50% increase over the rolled-back rate and constitutes a tax increase under TRIM guidelines. The commission also approved the fire protection assessment for the upcoming fiscal year. A final public hearing is scheduled for September 23, 2024.

• Adopted Resolution 11,893 tentatively setting millage rate at 3.4752 mills (4-0)
• Adopted Resolution 11,894 tentatively adopting FY 2024-25 budget (4-0)
• Adopted Resolution 11,895 imposing fire protection assessments for FY 2024-25 (4-0)

City Commission

The Leesburg City Commission is meeting to consider several ordinances, including the second reading of the Sunnyside Estates comprehensive plan amendment and zoning changes, and the first reading of the 2045 Comprehensive Plan update. The consent agenda includes contracts for IT infrastructure, gas service agreements, and a lease with the Melon Patch Players. The meeting also includes proclamations and recognitions.

• Second reading: Sunnyside Estates Future Land Use Element and Map amendment
• First reading: 2045 Comprehensive Plan Update / Water Supply Facilities Work Plan
• First reading: Ordinance to vacate part of 13th Street between Center and W. Main
• Consent: IT infrastructure agreement with High Performance Technologies, LLC
• Consent: Gas service agreements for Silver Lake Woods, Treasures Trove, Morningside at Silver Lake

The City Commission adopted three ordinances establishing the Sunnyside Estates future land-use category and zoning, and approved a 50-year commercial lease with the Melon Patch Players for $3,000 per year despite one commissioner's objection. The commission also approved an IT infrastructure services agreement and several gas service agreements, and held first readings on a comprehensive plan update and a street vacation ordinance.

• Adopted Ordinance 24-56 establishing Sunnyside Estates future land use objective and policies (5-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 24-57 redesignating future land use map to Sunnyside Estates (5-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 24-58 adding Sunnyside Estates zoning to Chapter 25 (5-0)
• Approved 50-year lease with Melon Patch Players at $3,000/year (4-1, Connell dissenting)
• Approved IT infrastructure services agreement with High Performance Technologies (5-0)
• Approved gas service agreements for Silver Lake Woods, Treasures Trove, and Morningside at Silver Lake (5-0)
• Accepted utility easement from Knowles Family Trust (5-0)
• Held first reading of 2045 Comprehensive Plan Update and 13th Street vacation ordinance

City Commission

The Leesburg City Commission is meeting to consider routine consent agenda items including resolutions for an FAA airport grant, a lease agreement, and utility easements, as well as non-routine items such as a parking change and a CRA budget recap. The meeting also includes a city manager report on a power cost adjustment increase and consideration of pickleball courts.

• Resolution authorizing FAA FY 2024 Airport Infrastructure Grant Agreement No. 3-12-0042-032-2024 for Wildlife Hazard Management Plan
• Resolution authorizing lease agreement with Family Furniture & Carpet, Inc. for 8626 U.S. Highway 441
• Resolution to terminate Interconnection and Parallel Operation Agreement with Cutrale Citrus Juices USA, Inc.
• Resolution accepting plat for Hodges Reserve Phase 1 subdivision
• Resolution to convert Orange Street Parking to 3-hour parking only

The Leesburg City Commission unanimously adopted the consent agenda, which included resolutions for airport grants, a lease agreement, utility easements, and a police grant. The commission also approved converting Orange Street parking to 3-hour parking only. No ordinances were read, and no other substantive decisions were made.

• Adopted consent agenda with 11 resolutions (5-0)
• Approved FAA airport infrastructure grant and AVCON task order for Wildlife Hazard Management Plan (Resolution 11,875, 11,876)
• Approved lease agreement with Family Furniture & Carpet, Inc. for 8626 U.S. Highway 441 (Resolution 11,877)
• Approved termination of interconnection agreement with Cutrale Citrus Juices USA (Resolution 11,878)
• Approved plat for Hodges Reserve Phase 1 subdivision (Resolution 11,879)
• Accepted utility easements from multiple property owners (Resolutions 11,880-11,883)
• Authorized police department to apply for Walmart Spark Good Community Grant (Resolution 11,884)
• Elected to not exempt property under Live Local Act Property Tax Exemption (Resolution 11,885)

City Commission

The City Commission is meeting as the Carver Heights/Montclair Area Community Redevelopment Agency to discuss the FY 25 budget. The agenda also includes approval of minutes from the June 10, 2024 regular meeting. No other substantive items are listed.

• FY 25 budget discussion
• Approval of minutes from June 10, 2024 regular meeting

City Commission

The Greater Leesburg Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) will hold a regular meeting to approve minutes from May 28, 2024, and discuss the FY 25 budget. No other substantive items are listed; the agenda is otherwise procedural.

• Approval of minutes from May 28, 2024 regular meeting
• FY 25 budget discussion

The Greater Leesburg Community Redevelopment Agency held a discussion-only meeting, approving the May 28, 2024 minutes but taking no formal votes on substantive items. The main topic was the FY 25 budget, including a proposed $1.24 million downtown parking project and the use of $340,000 in unallocated funds. Staff outlined plans to relocate the gas department and special events division to free up space for parking, but no decisions were made. The budget is expected to return for approval in September.

• Approved May 28, 2024 regular meeting minutes (6-0)
• No action taken on FY 25 budget; discussion only
• No action taken on $340,000 unallocated funds allocation
• No action taken on downtown parking project proposal
• No action taken on gas department relocation plan
• No action taken on special events division relocation
• No action taken on home improvement grant waitlist
• No action taken on speed study or shot detection device

City Commission

The Leesburg City Commission will hold a regular meeting with proclamations, presentations, and public comments. The consent agenda includes resolutions for hiring state lobbyists, a school resource officer agreement, airport hangar construction, and several grants. Public hearings cover second readings of ordinances for two annexations with land use and zoning changes, plus a resolution to join a countywide ambulance taxing unit.

• Resolution to hire Gray Robinson for state lobbying
• SRO agreement with Lake County School Board for 2024-25
• Airport Phase I hangar construction contract up to $1,849,637.13
• Annexation and PUD zoning for 40.61 acres near North Shore Drive (Caras Cove)
• Annexation and PUD zoning for 49.12 acres near Poe Street (Poe Street Subdivision)

The City Commission denied a request from Blurock Development to reduce the purchase price of airport property by $150,000, but approved extending the governmental approval period to November 15, 2024, and the closing date to January 15, 2025. The commission also approved several ordinances, including annexations and rezoning for two residential developments, and authorized contracts for airport hangar construction and a state revolving fund loan application.

• Denied $150,000 price reduction for Blurock Development airport land sale (1-4)
• Approved extension of governmental approval period to Nov 15, 2024 and closing to Jan 15, 2025 (5-0)
• Adopted ordinance 24-49 annexing 40.61 acres for North Shore Caras Cove (5-0)
• Adopted ordinance 24-51 rezoning North Shore Caras Cove to PUD (5-0)
• Adopted ordinance 24-52 annexing 49.12 acres for Poe Street Subdivision (5-0)
• Adopted ordinance 24-54 rezoning Poe Street Subdivision to PUD (4-1)
• Approved $1,849,637.13 construction contract with Bulldog Sitework for airport hangars (5-0)
• Authorized application for $19M state revolving fund loan (5-0)

City Commission

The Leesburg City Commission is meeting to consider a range of items, including second readings of ordinances on school zone speed enforcement, annexation and rezoning of properties, and creation of community development districts. They will also vote on consent agenda resolutions for grants, budget amendments, and various agreements. Public comments are limited to three minutes.

• Ordinance to establish school zone speed enforcement program with speed detection systems
• Annexation of 1.93 acres southwest of Montclair Road and west of Thomas Avenue (Thomas-Montclair Industrial Flex)
• Rezoning of 2.33 acres to SPUD for 19,884 sq ft industrial flex space
• Rezoning of 37.7 acres north of CR 48 and west of US 27 to PUD (Brightleaf Residential)
• Resolution to terminate pre-construction agreement with Allstate Construction, compensating up to $50,000

City Commission

The Leesburg City Commission is holding Budget Workshop #4 for FY 2024-25, focusing on pension trust funds (Police, Firefighter, General Employees) and internal service funds (Health Insurance, Workers Compensation, Fleet Services). This is a discussion/workshop session, not a final budget adoption. The agenda is otherwise procedural, with no other substantive items listed.

• Police Pension Fund review
• Firefighter's Pension Fund review
• General Employees' Pension Fund review
• Health Insurance Fund review
• Workers Compensation Fund review

The City Commission held a budget workshop to review pension trust funds and internal service funds for FY 2024-25. No formal decisions or votes were made; the meeting was informational only. The city manager discussed the financial status of police, fire, and general employee pensions, as well as health insurance, workers' compensation, and fleet services, noting potential future actions like adjusting health insurance rates or moving general fund cash to stabilize the health insurance fund.

• No formal decisions or votes taken during the budget workshop

General

The Leesburg City Commission is holding the third budget workshop for fiscal year 2024-25, focusing on enterprise funds (water, wastewater, solid waste, stormwater, airport) and pension trust funds (police, firefighter, general employees), plus internal service funds (health insurance, workers compensation, fleet services). This is a discussion and review session, not a final decision meeting.

• Enterprise funds: Water, Wastewater, Solid Waste, Stormwater, Airport
• Pension trust funds: Police, Firefighter, General Employees
• Internal service funds: Health Insurance, Workers Compensation, Fleet Services

The Leesburg City Commission held a budget workshop and reached consensus on several capital projects. They agreed to set the Susan Street Sports Complex budget at $7.25 million, using $2 million from the US Highway 441/27 CRA and $500,000 in recreation impact fees, and to move forward with a design-bid-build process. They also discussed shifting funds for a gas department relocation and marina boat slips, and scheduled additional budget workshops for July 15th and future CRA meetings. No formal votes were taken; decisions were made by consensus during the workshop.

• Set Susan Street Sports Complex budget at $7.25M (consensus)
• Agreed to use $2M from US 441/27 CRA and $500K recreation impact fees for Susan Street
• Agreed to stop construction manager at risk method for Susan Street; move to design-bid-build
• Discussed shifting $850K ARP money to gas department relocation and $1M DST to marina slips
• Scheduled budget workshop for Monday, July 15th
• Scheduled CRA meetings for August to discuss wall concept and home improvement grants

General

The Leesburg City Commission holds its second budget workshop for fiscal year 2025, focusing on the schedule and special revenue funds including Community Redevelopment Areas (CRAs), sales tax, gas tax, and enterprise funds like Electric and Gas.

• Review of FY 2024-25 Budget Workshop Schedule
• Discussion of Special Revenue Funds: Greater Leesburg CRA, Carver Heights / Montclair Area CRA, U.S. Highway 441 / 27 CRA, Discretionary Sales Tax, Gas Tax, Building Permits Fund, Housing Assistance, Debt Service, Capital Projects Fund
• Enterprise Funds: Electric and Gas

City Commission

The Leesburg City Commission will hold public hearings on several ordinances, including annexing land for a salon, rezoning for housing, and enacting a school zone speed enforcement program. They will also consider consent agenda items such as a downtown improvement contract, a gas service agreement, and budget modifications.

• Annexation and zoning for Griffin Road Salon (0.434 acres) to SPUD for salon use
• Rezoning 2.4 acres on Penn Street for 8 single-family residences
• Ordinance to establish school zone speed enforcement with speed detection systems
• Professional Services Agreement with GAI Consultants for Downtown Improvement project
• Gas Service Agreement with Hanover Land Company for Lakewood Reserve Phases 1-3

General

The Leesburg City Commission holds its first budget workshop for fiscal year 2025, outlining the schedule and departments covered in the General Fund. No decisions are made; this is an informational session to prepare for future budget discussions.

The City Commission held a budget workshop for FY 2024-25, reviewing the general fund. The city manager proposed a $4.3 million revenue increase, including $1.5 million for police (adding 12 officers) and $1 million for fire (adding 6 firefighters), funded by keeping the current millage rate of 3.4752, which would be a 7.5% tax increase. No formal votes were taken; the workshop was informational, with further discussions scheduled.

• No formal votes taken; budget workshop only
• Proposed keeping millage rate at 3.4752 (7.5% tax increase)
• Proposed $1.5M police budget increase for 12 new officers
• Proposed $1M fire budget increase for 6 new firefighters
• Proposed 4% pay increase for police and fire
• Proposed reducing electric transfer by $1.5M
• Proposed $25,000 for South Leesburg marketing study
• Scheduled next budget workshops for July 9 and 11

Electric Advisory Board

The Electric Advisory Board will meet to review the proposed Fiscal Year 2025 budget. The meeting also includes the approval of minutes from the May 6 and June 3, 2024, regular meetings.

• Review of proposed FY 25 budget
• Approval of May 6, 2024, meeting minutes
• Approval of June 3, 2024, meeting minutes

City Commission

The City Commission will review several ordinances regarding land annexations and zoning changes for residential and commercial developments. The meeting also includes a second reading of an ordinance regarding sexual offender regulations and the ratification of a police collective bargaining agreement.

• Ratification of collective bargaining agreement with Florida Police Benevolent Associations, Inc.
• Second reading of ordinance amending sexual offender regulations in the City Code
• Annexation and zoning changes for 40.61 acres north of North Shore Drive (North Shore Caras Cove)
• Planned Development Overlay for office use on 0.70 acres near North 13th Street and Webster Street
• Annexation and zoning changes for 49.12 acres north of Poe Street (Poe Road Subdivision)

The City Commission voted 4-1 to move forward with Bikefest 2025 in partnership with the Leesburg Area Chamber of Commerce, with a contract to be brought back for approval. The commission also adopted a consent agenda including a collective bargaining agreement with the police union, and approved an ordinance updating sexual offender regulations. Several annexation and zoning ordinances were introduced for first reading and laid over for future consideration.

• Approved Bikefest 2025 with Chamber partnership (4-1)
• Adopted Resolution 11,839 ratifying police collective bargaining agreement (5-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 24-39 amending sexual offender regulations (5-0)
• Laid over North Shore Caras Cove annexation, land use, and PUD ordinances
• Laid over Webster Street Office PDO ordinance
• Laid over Poe Road Subdivision annexation, land use, and PUD ordinances

General

The City Commission will hold a joint meeting with the Carver Heights/Montclair Area CRA to continue the FY 25 budget discussion, including the proposed Carver CRA budget package. The agenda also includes approval of minutes from the May 28 regular meeting and standard procedural items.

• FY 25 Budget Discussion Continuance
• Carver CRA FY 25 Proposed Budget package
• Approval of minutes from May 28, 2024 regular meeting

The Carver Heights Montclair Area Community Redevelopment Agency held a regular meeting and approved the minutes from May 28, 2024. The main discussion was the FY25 budget, with a focus on continuing the home grant program and the status of a $120,000 tuition program for the Boys and Girls Club. No formal budget decisions were made; the budget is expected to change before formal adoption in July.

• Approved minutes of May 28, 2024 regular meeting (7-0)
• Discussed FY25 budget, no formal action taken
• Discussed continuing home grant program, no vote
• Discussed $120,000 Boys and Girls Club tuition program, no vote

City Commission

The Leesburg City Commission approved a $519,000 contract with Odyssey Manufacturing Company to construct, upgrade, and maintain the Main Water Treatment Plant and add a fluoride system, with an estimated $60,000 annual maintenance cost. The commission also adopted a series of ordinances related to The Villages' Secret Promise property, including rescinding a 2009 development order, annexing 79.2 acres, and rezoning 4,192.5 acres to Age Restricted Development. Additionally, the commission approved the annexation and rezoning of the Mar-Jo Pines property (47.68 acres) and the Denham Village PUD revision, both with a four-year sunset clause.

• Approved $519,000 water fluoridation contract with Odyssey Manufacturing (5-0)
• Adopted ordinance rescinding Secret Promise DRI development order (5-0)
• Adopted ordinance annexing 79.2 acres for The Villages (5-0)
• Adopted ordinance rezoning 4,192.5 acres to Age Restricted Development (5-0)
• Adopted ordinance annexing 47.68 acres for Mar-Jo Pines (3-2)
• Adopted ordinance rezoning 147.40 acres for Mar-Jo Pines PUD with 4-year sunset (3-2)
• Adopted ordinance revising Denham Village PUD from 1,999 to 1,500 units (4-1)
• Adopted resolution setting fire assessment fee at $125 per residential unit (5-0)

Electric Advisory Board

The Electric Advisory Board is meeting to review the proposed FY 25 draft budget. The agenda includes a call to order, invocation, pledge of allegiance, roll call, and adjournment, with the budget review as the main substantive item.

• Review of Proposed FY 25 Draft Budget

The Electric Advisory Board reviewed the proposed FY25 budget, with City Manager Al Minner highlighting concerns about revenue forecasting, cash reserves, and potential rate adjustments. No formal decisions were made on the budget or rates; the board discussed the possibility of a $10 increase to the customer charge and a rate study. The board canceled its July 1 meeting and rescheduled for June 25 to review budget recommendations before July budget workshops.

• Canceled July 1 meeting; rescheduled for June 25 at 5:30 p.m.
• Reviewed proposed FY25 budget; no formal action taken
• Discussed potential $10 increase to customer charge; no decision
• Discussed potential rate study; no decision

General

The Carver Heights/Montclair Area Community Redevelopment Agency will decide on two resolutions: one to convey surplus vacant lots to non-profits and another to approve home improvement grants for 12 recipients. The agency will also discuss the FY 2025 budget.

• Convey surplus vacant lots to non-profits via special warranty deeds
• Approve 12 home improvement grants in Carver Heights/Montclair
• Discuss FY 2025 budget

City Commission

The Commission adopted Resolution 11,828 as amended, extending the electric meter connection deadline for Venetian Isles Developers to June 1, 2026, but requiring the developer to post a new surety or $221,884 cash by June 1, 2024, or the city will call the bond. The Commission also rescinded its earlier approval of surplus lot donations to non-profits (Resolution 11,822) after discussion. Several ordinances were introduced on first reading, including the Denham Village PUD rezoning (reducing units from 1,999 to 1,500) and the Griffin Road Salon annexation/rezoning, all to be heard again on June 10.

• Adopted Resolution 11,828 as amended: extend Venetian Isles meter deadline to June 1, 2026, conditional on $221,884 cash or new surety by June 1, 2024 (4-0)
• Rescinded approval of surplus lot donations to non-profits (Resolution 11,822) (3-1)
• Adopted consent agenda items including utility easements and Teacher Utility Incentive Program (4-0)
• Pulled Grace Key Groves CDD ordinance to July 22, 2024
• First reading of Denham Village PUD rezoning (1,999 to 1,500 units) - held to June 10
• First reading of Village Palms scrivener's error ordinance - held to June 10
• First reading of Griffin Road Salon annexation, future land use, and SPUD ordinances - held to June 10
• Swore in Joe Iozzi as Chief of Police

City Commission

The Leesburg City Commission will consider terminating City Manager Alfred A. "Al" Minner without cause and authorizing severance, as well as updating the city manager evaluation process. The consent agenda includes funding for the Facade, Sign and Landscape Grant program, a $224,177.70 purchase of a Mobile Air Cascade Compressor, and several gas service agreements. Public hearings include second readings of ordinances for land use changes, a road vacation, and franchise agreements for The Villages, plus first reading of a new Community Development District.

• Resolution to terminate City Manager without cause and authorize severance
• Resolution to purchase one Mobile Air Cascade Compressor for $224,177.70
• Ordinance vacating 7,367 sq ft of Park Avenue (Beacon College)
• Ordinance changing 10.08 acres near U.S. 441 and College Drive to General Commercial and PUD (Silver Lake Commons)
• Ordinance granting 30-year franchises to utility and sanitation companies for The Villages

The Leesburg City Commission denied a resolution to terminate City Manager Al Minner without cause, voting 4-1 against termination. The commission also approved a special meeting to discuss moving forward as a team, adopted a new city manager evaluation process, and tabled several ordinances related to The Villages and Silver Lake Commons to June 10, 2024.

• Denied resolution to terminate City Manager Al Minner without cause (1-4)
• Approved special meeting to discuss commission-city manager relations (3-2)
• Adopted resolution updating city manager evaluation process (5-0)
• Approved employee wellness/state of the city survey (5-0)
• Tabled Silver Lake Commons rezoning and PUD ordinances to June 10 (5-0)
• Tabled Villages franchise and development agreement ordinances to June 10 (5-0)
• Adopted ordinance for Southwinds Phase III land use change (5-0)
• Adopted ordinance vacating Park Avenue portion for Beacon College (5-0)

Electric Advisory Board

The Leesburg Electric Advisory Board will meet to approve minutes from the April 1, 2024 meeting and hear presentations on capital improvement projects and a power cost adjustment update. The board will also discuss a proposed teacher location incentive concept.

• Approval of April 1, 2024 meeting minutes
• Presentation on Capital Improvement Projects (System Improvements)
• Power Cost Adjustment Update presented by City Manager Al Minner
• Teacher Location Incentive Concept presented by Board member Marc Robertz-Schwartz

The Leesburg Electric Advisory Board voted 4-1 to recommend a two-year pilot program to the City Commission that would waive electric, gas, and water connection fees for new residents who are K-12 teachers in the Leesburg electric service territory. The board also heard a presentation on capital improvement projects and an update on the power cost adjustment. The recommendation will be forwarded to the City Commission for consideration.

• Recommended two-year pilot program waiving utility connection fees for new resident K-12 teachers (4-1)
• Approved minutes of April 1, 2024 regular meeting (unanimous)

City Commission

The Leesburg City Commission is meeting to consider several land-use and franchise items. The most consequential is a second-reading ordinance to rezone about 120.5 acres south of U.S. Highway 441 and west of Sunnyside Drive to allow 150 single-family homes, following a special magistrate's recommendation. The commission will also hold first readings on ordinances to grant 30-year utility and sanitation franchises for The Villages, amend the Future Land Use Map for two properties, vacate a portion of Park Avenue for Beacon College, and amend development agreements for The Villages of West Lake. Consent agenda items include a security system contract, a rent increase for the Mispah Simmons Apartment Complex, a covenant amendment near College Drive and U.S. 441, and a budget amendment.

• Rezoning 120.5 acres south of U.S. 441 and west of Sunnyside Drive to PUD for 150 single-family homes (Sunnyside/Magistrate PUD)
• 30-year utility franchises for Gibson Place, Blue Goose, Okeehumkee utility companies serving The Villages
• 30-year sanitation franchise for Tri-County Sanitation, LLC serving The Villages
• Future Land Use Map change for 10.08 acres north of U.S. 441 and west of College Drive from Institutional to General Commercial (Silver Lake Commons)
• Vacating 7,367 sq ft of Park Avenue between West Meadow Street and Fountain Lake Bike Trail for Beacon College

The City Commission approved a rezoning for approximately 120.5 acres south of U.S. Highway 441 and west of Sunnyside Drive, allowing 150 detached single-family homes. The approval follows a special magistrate's recommendation and includes amendments for dark sky lighting, two trees per lot, and a six-year expiration for the PUD. The commission also adopted the consent agenda, including a security access control system contract for City Hall and the Municipal Service Center, and approved a rent increase for the Mispah Simmons Apartment Complex.

• Approved Sunnyside PUD rezoning for 150 homes (5-0)
• Adopted resolution for security access control system with SourceLink Communications (4-1)
• Approved rent increase for Mispah Simmons Apartment Complex (consent agenda)
• Approved amendment to development restriction covenant at College Drive and U.S. 441 (consent agenda)
• Amended FY 2023-24 budget for Capital Projects and Police Forfeiture Funds (consent agenda)
• Approved minutes of April 8, 2024 meeting (consent agenda)

City Commission

The Leesburg City Commission is meeting to consider several ordinances and resolutions, including second readings for a PDO overlay on Mike Street and a change to five single-member commission districts, as well as first readings for annexation and zoning changes for properties near U.S. 27 and Windmill Road. The consent agenda includes agreements for consultant services, photo enforcement, mutual aid, gas service, and a $500,000 fund transfer. Public comments are limited to three minutes.

• Second reading: PDO overlay with waiver for 0.22 acres near E. Main St. and Mike St. for office/retail/classroom
• Second reading: ordinance creating five single-member commission districts
• First reading: annexation of 47.68 acres east of U.S. 27 and north of Windmill Rd. (Mar-Jo Pines Sharp Properties)
• First reading: zoning change on 147.40 acres to PUD for single-family residential (Mar-Jo Pines Windmill Sharp Properties)
• Resolution: $500,000 transfer from General Fund to Electric Utility Fund

The City Commission adopted Ordinance 24-15, adding a Planned Development Overlay (PDO) to a 0.22-acre property at Mike Street and East Main Street, allowing office, retail, and classroom uses. The commission also adopted Ordinance 24-16, a housekeeping measure aligning city code with the existing charter's five single-member commissioner districts. The consent agenda was approved, including a photo enforcement agreement with Altumint, Inc. and a $500,000 transfer from the General Fund to the Electric Utility Fund. A first reading was held for a 47.68-acre annexation and related zoning changes for a proposed residential development east of US 27 and north of Windmill Road; a second reading is scheduled for June 10.

• Adopted Ordinance 24-15, PDO for office/retail/classroom at Mike Street (3-1)
• Adopted Ordinance 24-16, amending city code for five single-member districts (4-0)
• Adopted consent agenda including photo enforcement agreement with Altumint, Inc. (Resolution 11,801)
• Adopted consent agenda including Statewide Mutual Aid Agreement (Resolution 11,802)
• Adopted consent agenda including airport inspection fee schedule amendment (Resolution 11,803)
• Adopted consent agenda including gas service agreement for Sleepy Hollow (Resolution 11,804)
• Adopted consent agenda including $500,000 transfer to Electric Utility Fund (Resolution 11,805)
• Adopted consent agenda including gas service agreement for Hills of Leesburg (Resolution 11,806)

Electric Advisory Board

The Leesburg Electric Advisory Board is meeting to approve minutes from its March 4, 2024 regular meeting and to receive a presentation and discussion on a system overview. No votes on rates, contracts, or policy changes are on the agenda; the meeting is largely informational and procedural.

• Approval of minutes from March 4, 2024 regular meeting
• Presentation and discussion: System Overview

The Leesburg Electric Advisory Board met and heard a detailed presentation from Electric Director Brad Chase on system growth, including substations, feeders, and how development costs are shared with developers. No formal decisions were made; the board only approved the minutes from the previous meeting. The presentation covered topics like the Customer Aid in Contribution (CAIC) model, supply chain issues, and upcoming budget discussions scheduled for June.

• Approved minutes of March 4, 2024 meeting (unanimous)
• No other formal actions taken; presentation only

City Commission

The Leesburg City Commission will hold first readings on four ordinances, including a rezoning of about 120.5 acres south of U.S. Highway 441 and west of Sunnyside Drive to allow 150 single-family homes, and a settlement agreement with the property owners. They will also consider adding a Planned Development Overlay to a small property near East Main Street and Mike Street for office, retail, and classroom uses, and amending the city code to create five single-member commissioner districts. The consent agenda includes purchasing items and accepting utility easements.

• First reading: Rezoning 120.5 acres from PUD to PUD for 150 single-family homes (Sunnyside/Magistrate PUD)
• First reading: PDO overlay with waiver of 5-acre minimum on 0.22 acres for office/retail/classroom (CDC Office Mike Street PDO)
• First reading: Ordinance to create five single-member commissioner districts for elections
• Resolution: Settlement agreement with Sunnyside Lake Land Holding, LLC and Cenizo Ventures, LLC
• Consent: Purchase of ballistic vests, helmets, and K-9 with training using Police Forfeiture funds

The Commission voted 5-0 to adopt Resolution 11,800, accepting the settlement agreement with Sunnyside Lake Landing Holding, LLC and Cenizo Ventures, LLC, which implements the special magistrate's recommendation for a modified PUD. The PUD ordinance, which would allow 150 single-family homes on 120.5 acres, passed its first reading and will have its second reading and public hearing on April 22. A motion to delay the settlement vote until that date failed for lack of a second.

• Adopted Resolution 11,800 accepting Sunnyside settlement agreement (5-0)
• First reading of Sunnyside/Magistrate PUD ordinance (150 homes on 120.5 acres)
• First reading of CDC Office Mike Street PDO ordinance
• First reading of ordinance amending elections code for five single-member districts
• First reading of Villages CDD 14 boundary amendment
• Adopted consent agenda including minutes, Dewberry contract amendment, police equipment purchase, and two utility easements (5-0)
• Motion to delay settlement vote to April 22 failed (no second)

City Commission

The City Commission will hold public hearings on two ordinances to rezone 464 acres west of County Road 33 for a residential subdivision (Banning Ranch PH III and IV), and to establish the Dewey Robbins Community Development District. They will also consider a resolution to support a Sun Trails grant for the Tav-Lee connector trail, approve the FY 2024-25 budget calendar, and authorize purchase of properties at 120 and 122 West Main Street. The agenda includes routine items like employee service awards and meeting minutes.

• Second reading: Future Land Use Map change for 464 acres from Neighborhood Mixed Use to Estate Residential (Banning Ranch PH III and IV)
• Second reading: Zoning change for 464 acres from PUD to PUD to allow residential subdivision (Banning Ranch PH III and IV)
• Second reading: Ordinance establishing Dewey Robbins Community Development District
• Resolution authorizing Sun Trails grant application for Tav-Lee connector trail design and construction
• Resolution authorizing purchase of 120 and 122 West Main Street

Electric Advisory Board

The Electric Advisory Board is meeting to approve the minutes from its February 5, 2024 regular meeting and to hold a presentation and discussion on the FY 24 budget. No votes on the budget are listed on the agenda; it is scheduled only for discussion. The meeting includes an invocation, pledge of allegiance, roll call, and adjournment.

• Approval of minutes from the February 5, 2024 regular meeting
• Presentation and discussion of the FY 24 budget

General

The Leesburg City Commission is holding a workshop for new Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) members, featuring presentations and discussions on CRA budgets, current projects, and Florida's Government in the Sunshine law. The agenda is largely informational and procedural, with no votes or public hearings scheduled.

• CRA workshop for new members
• Discussion of CRA budgets
• Overview of current CRA projects
• Presentation on Government in the Sunshine

City Commission

The Leesburg City Commission will hold public hearings on several ordinances, including annexing 15.34 acres for River Fox Commons, rezoning it to PUD, and adding a Planned Development Overlay for an office use on Pine Street. They will also vote on consent items like accepting a plat for Eagletail Landing Phase 2 and a downtown redevelopment grant. No presentations or public comments are scheduled, and the agenda is otherwise routine.

• Annexation of 15.34 acres east of Montclair Road and south of Colonial Street (River Fox Commons)
• Zoning change from Lake County R-6 to City PUD for River Fox Commons
• Future Land Use Map change to Low Density Residential for River Fox Commons
• PDO overlay with waiver for office use on Pine Street (CDC Offices)
• Downtown Building Redevelopment Grant to CEATEC SURGICAL, LLC for 400 W Main Street

City Commission

The Leesburg City Commission will hold public hearings on several ordinances, including the second reading of a 316-acre annexation and rezoning for the Village Palms mixed-use development, and first readings for a 4,192-acre age-restricted development and a new Community Development District. The consent agenda includes budget amendments and various resolutions for airport projects and utility agreements. The meeting also includes a proclamation for Purple Heart City and a closed attorney-client session.

• Second reading: Annexation of ~316 acres south of SR 44 and west of Whitney Rd (Village Palms ANNX)
• Second reading: Rezone ~316 acres to PUD for mixed-use with residential, commercial, hotel (Village Palms PUD)
• First reading: Rezone ~4,192.5 acres to Age Restricted Development (VOWL 6th SP RZ)
• First reading: Establish Dewey Robbins Community Development District
• Resolution: Task Order with AVCON for airport taxiway reconstruction and fuel farm design

General

The Leesburg Electric Advisory Board will meet to approve minutes from previous meetings and discuss the history of the Power Cost Adjustment. This is a regular meeting with one main discussion item, no votes on policy or contracts are scheduled.

• Approval of minutes from November 1, 2023 and December 4, 2023 meetings
• Presentation and discussion on Power Cost Adjustment History

City Commission

The Leesburg City Commission will meet to decide on multiple zoning ordinances, utility easements, and professional service agreements. The meeting includes second readings of zoning changes for residential developments and first readings of annexation and land-use amendments. No action is required on informational reports.

• Second reading of zoning change for Tierra Vista PUD (135 acres, RE-1 to PUD)
• First reading of annexation for Banning Ranch PH III and IV (464 acres)
• Professional Services Agreement with AVCON, Inc. and Hoyle, Tanner & Associates, Inc.
• Utility easement for Duke Energy Florida for Turnpike Wastewater Treatment Facility Phase II Expansion
• Gas Service Agreement with TLC Hodges Reserve, LLC for Hodges Reserve development

City Commission

The Leesburg City Commission is meeting to handle routine consent items, including a refuse truck purchase and several resolutions, and will hold public hearings on two ordinances: a zoning change at Canal Street and an update to building and fire codes. The commission will also make appointments to city boards and consider a proportionate share agreement for school impact fees.

• Purchase of one new side loading refuse truck for Fleet Services
• Resolution to add wet-slips at Venetian Cove Marina to future Marina Construction Project designs
• Resolution to apply for a Florida Department of Health grant for battery-operated hydraulic rescue tools
• Ordinance changing zoning on 0.08 acres at 314 Canal Street from SPUD/R-3 to Public to resolve an encroachment
• Ordinance amending building and fire codes to conform with Florida Building Code 2023

General

The Leesburg City Commission is meeting to elect a mayor and mayor pro-tem for 2024, and to present a plaque to outgoing Mayor Jimmy Burry. The agenda also includes commission appointments for 2024 and city manager items. No other substantive business is listed.

• Election of mayor for 2024
• Election of mayor pro-tem for 2024
• Presentation of plaque to outgoing Mayor Jimmy Burry
• Commission appointments for 2024
• City manager items