Leesburg public meetings in 2025

City Commission

The Leesburg City Commission will hold a regular meeting to conduct routine business, including approving minutes, easements, and a services agreement for Bikefest. The most consequential item is a first reading of an ordinance to rezone 7.8 acres from PUD to SPUD for commercial and light industrial uses north of Commander Road and east of U.S. Highway 27.

• First reading of ordinance rezoning 7.8 acres from PUD to SPUD for commercial/light industrial use near Commander Road and U.S. Highway 27
• Resolution authorizing Mayor and City Clerk to sign services agreement with Professional Concessions, Inc. for alcoholic beverage services at Bikefest
• Acceptance of utility easement from Ryan Jacob McCabe for City property access
• Acceptance of utility easement from Gulfstream Towers Holding Company V, LLC for City property access

The City Commission held the first reading of an ordinance to rezone 7.8 acres north of Commander Road and east of U.S. 27 from PUD to SPUD for a flex-space industrial development. The item was not voted on and was laid over to the January 12, 2026 meeting. The commission also adopted the consent agenda, which included approving a services agreement with Professional Concessions, Inc. for alcoholic beverage services at Bikefest and accepting two utility easements.

• Adopted consent agenda (5-0), including minutes of Dec. 8 meeting
• Adopted Resolution 12,172: Services agreement with Professional Concessions, Inc. for alcoholic beverage services at Bikefest
• Adopted Resolution 12,173: Accepted utility easement from Ryan Jacob McCabe
• Adopted Resolution 12,174: Accepted utility easement from Gulfstream Towers Holding Company V, LLC
• Held first reading of Leesburg Flex SPUD rezoning ordinance; no vote taken, laid over to Jan. 12 meeting

City Commission

The Leesburg City Commission will hold public hearings on several ordinances, including a second reading to rezone 103 acres for 294 single-family homes, annexation and rezoning of 7.3 acres for commercial/warehouse use, and a new code section for reasonable accommodation requests for recovery residences. They will also consider first readings for a future land use change and rezoning of 18.71 acres for 276 multifamily units. Consent agenda items include purchases for a Mack truck, computer equipment, and gym flooring, plus resolutions for gas transportation and a flagpole donation.

• Second reading: Rezone 103.14 acres east of County Road 48 and north of North Austin Merritt Road to PUD for 294 single-family homes (Banning 5 PUD)
• Second reading: Annex 7.3 acres west of U.S. Highway 27 and north of University Avenue into District 3 (Legacy Commerce ANNX)
• Second reading: Rezone 7.3 acres from Agriculture to SPUD for 50,200 sq ft of office/warehouse (Legacy Commerce SPUD)
• First reading: Rezone 18.71 acres west of U.S. Highway 27 and north of Palm Drive to PUD for 276 multifamily units (Dominium Apartments PUD)
• Consent: Purchase 2027 Mack truck for $214,561 and gym flooring for $199,000

The City Commission adopted Ordinance 25-72, rezoning 103.14 acres for the Banning 5 PUD, allowing 294 single-family homes, with an amendment requiring a Community Development District (CDD) for infrastructure maintenance. The commission also approved the Legacy Commerce annexation and rezoning for a commercial/industrial development, and introduced first-reading ordinances for the Dominium Apartments project, which will be considered on January 12, 2026.

• Adopted Banning 5 PUD rezoning for 294 single-family homes (4-1)
• Amended Banning 5 PUD to require CDD for infrastructure (5-0)
• Adopted Legacy Commerce annexation (5-0)
• Adopted Legacy Commerce future land use change (5-0)
• Adopted Legacy Commerce SPUD rezoning (5-0)
• Adopted reasonable accommodation ordinance for recovery residences (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda including $214,561 truck purchase and $199,000 gym flooring (5-0)

Electric Advisory Board

The Leesburg Electric Advisory Board will meet on December 1, 2025, to discuss operational updates including a meter replacement program, a maintenance grant application, and a bulk power cost adjustment update. The board will also approve minutes from the September 15, 2025 meeting and adjourn.

The Leesburg Electric Advisory Board heard presentations on a five-year meter replacement program, four approved federal grid resiliency grants, and a proposed increase to the bulk power cost adjustment (BPCA). No formal votes were taken on these items; the board discussed and offered recommendations. The board approved the September 15, 2025 meeting minutes unanimously.

• Approved September 15, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Discussed meter replacement program for 20,000 meters over five years
• Reviewed four approved DOE grid resiliency grants (no action taken)
• Discussed proposed BPCA increase from $20 to $22.50 per thousand kWh in January, then to $25 in April (no action taken)

City Commission

The Leesburg City Commission will decide on multiple zoning ordinances, including annexations and land-use changes for commercial development, as well as approve infrastructure contracts for the Highway 27 widening project. The meeting also includes routine purchasing items and resolutions, such as a Microsoft licensing agreement and holiday gift cards for employees.

• Purchase of Microsoft licensing for $88,943.47 from SHI International
• Holiday gift cards for employees totaling $52,377.75
• Library carpet replacement costing $346,161.76
• Construction agreements for 1,500 feet of natural gas main ($TBD) and 1,000 feet of sewer/water pipes ($TBD) for Highway 27 project
• Zoning changes for 7.3 acres west of U.S. Highway 27 to allow mixed-use development

The Leesburg City Commission denied a motion to replace the volunteer planning and zoning commission with a hired special magistrate, voting 1-4 against the proposal. The commission also approved a rezoning for a 278-unit apartment development at Leesburg Lakefront, adopted several consent agenda items, and tabled three Legacy Commerce ordinances to December 8.

• Denied motion to hire special magistrate to replace planning commission (1-4)
• Approved Leesburg Lakefront PUD rezoning for 278 apartments, 12,000 sq ft commercial (3-2)
• Tabled Legacy Commerce annexation, FLUM, and SPUD ordinances to Dec 8 (5-0)
• Adopted consent agenda including $88,943 Microsoft licensing, $346,161 library carpet, gas/sewer work for Hwy 27 (5-0)
• Appointed Kevin Beach to Library Advisory Board (5-0)
• Approved Lemmy's Ice food concession at 305 W Main St with 5-year mutual extension (5-0)
• Adopted resolutions for utility easement, health insurance fund transfer, Civil Air Patrol MOU (5-0)

City Commission

The Leesburg City Commission is meeting to consider several items, most notably the second reading of ordinances to annex and rezone the 596-acre Oak Ridge property for 910 homes, and to approve a consent agenda with vehicle purchases and service contracts. The meeting also includes first reading of a rezoning for 294 homes and a resolution for airport tower rehabilitation.

• Second reading: annex 596.29 acres east of County Road 48 and south of Ronald Reagan Turnpike into District 3 (Oak Ridge ANNX)
• Second reading: change Future Land Use Map to Estate Residential and zoning to PUD for 910 single-family units (Oak Ridge LSCP/PUD)
• First reading: rezone 103.14 acres to PUD for 294 single-family homes (Banning 5 PUD)
• Consent: purchase four Ford Interceptor Utility AWD vehicles for $174,172 from Bozard Ford
• Consent: approve sludge hauling services with Compost USA for $260,000 and odor control with Evoqua for $87,992

The City Commission approved the annexation, comprehensive plan change, and rezoning for the Oak Ridge project, a 596-acre development with 910 single-family homes east of County Road 48. The commission also approved a first reading of the Banning 5 PUD rezoning for 294 homes, which will be considered again on December 8. Additionally, the commission authorized exploring PFAS settlement claims and directed the city manager to proceed with the Palmetto Street Sports Complex design for pickleball and tennis courts.

• Adopted Ordinance 25-57 annexing 596.29 acres for Oak Ridge (4-1)
• Adopted Ordinance 25-58 changing future land use to Estate Residential (4-1)
• Adopted Ordinance 25-59 rezoning to PUD for 910 units (4-1)
• Adopted Ordinance 25-67 renaming Grace Key Groves CDD to Grace Groves CDD (5-0)
• Approved first reading of Banning 5 PUD rezoning for 294 units; second reading Dec 8
• Approved motion to explore PFAS settlement claims and bring back retainer agreements (5-0)
• Approved motion to sign deed to Forward Paths if temporary injunction denied (4-1)
• Approved $1M Palmetto Street Sports Complex design for pickleball and tennis courts (4-1)

City Commission

The Leesburg City Commission is meeting to consider routine consent items, including vehicle purchases, service contracts, and several resolutions. The most significant action is a series of resolutions authorizing construction and oversight contracts for the Taxiway Delta, A1, A2, & A3 project at Leesburg International Airport, funded partly by a state grant. The agenda also includes a first reading of an ordinance to rename and amend the Grace Key Groves Community Development District to 'Grace Groves CDD'.

• Resolution to execute construction services agreement with Ranger Construction Industries, Inc. for Taxiway Delta, A1, A2, & A3 at Leesburg International Airport
• Resolution to execute Public Transportation Grant Agreement (FM No. 457808-1-94-01) with FDOT for airport taxiway project funding
• Resolution to execute Task Order with AVCON, Inc. for construction oversight of the airport taxiway project
• Purchase of two 2025 Ford F-150 XL Super Crew Cab 2WD vehicles for $87,848.00 and two Ford F-250 Super Cab 4x4 vehicles for $133,108.00 from Duval Ford
• First reading of ordinance to change Grace Key Groves CDD name to 'Grace Groves CDD'

The Leesburg City Commission unanimously adopted the consent agenda, which included approvals for aquatic vegetation management, vehicle purchases, and several resolutions. The commission also reviewed the annual report for school zone speed detection systems, which showed 19,662 citations issued and $1,276,576.22 in payments received. An ordinance to amend the Grace Key Groves CDD boundaries and rename it to 'Grace Groves CDD' was introduced and laid over to the November 10 meeting.

• Adopted consent agenda including vehicle purchases and service contracts (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution 12,148 reviewing school zone speed detection report (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution 12,149 renewing lease with Mid Florida Chapter 534 EAA
• Adopted Resolution 12,150 accepting FDOT grant for airport taxiway construction
• Adopted Resolution 12,151 approving construction agreement with Ranger Construction
• Adopted Resolution 12,152 approving AVCON oversight task order
• Adopted Resolution 12,153 reappointing Vickie Lingerfelt to Historic Preservation Board
• Introduced ordinance to rename Grace Key Groves CDD to Grace Groves CDD; laid over

City Commission

The Leesburg City Commission will decide on multiple annexations, zoning changes, and ordinances at this meeting. Key items include approving contracts for a $176,809.82 generator, GIS software for $126,600, and extending the police body-worn camera program. The Commission will also vote on second readings for large-scale residential and commercial developments, including a 596-acre annexation for 910 homes.

• Purchase $176,809.82 standby generator from Ring Power
• Approve $126,600 GIS software contract with ESRI, Inc.
• Extend Leesburg Police Department body-worn camera contract with Motorola Solutions
• Annex 596.29 acres east of County Road 48 for Oak Ridge residential development
• Rezone 7.53 acres west of U.S. Highway 27 for Royal Highland townhomes

The Leesburg City Commission denied the Royal Highlands annexation, which would have allowed 48 townhomes, after the city attorney noted the required state review had not occurred. The related land use and rezoning ordinances were denied as moot. The commission tabled the larger Oak Ridge annexation and rezoning (910 homes) until November 10, 2025, to get clarity from Lake County on road maintenance obligations. The commission also denied a spot zoning request at 937 E Main St, adopted several consent agenda items, and approved an ISBA amendment negotiation with the county.

• Denied Royal Highlands annexation (Ordinance 25-60) 0-4
• Denied Royal Highlands comp plan amendment (25-61) and rezoning (25-62) as moot
• Tabled Oak Ridge annexation, comp plan, and PUD rezoning until Nov 10, 2025
• Denied 937 E Main St spot zoning to C-3 (Ordinance 25-63) 2-2
• Adopted ambulance MSTU inclusion (Ordinance 25-64) 4-0
• Adopted Facade, Sign and Landscape Grant Program update (Ordinance 25-65) 4-0
• Adopted water/wastewater impact fee update (Ordinance 25-66) 4-0
• Approved city manager authority to negotiate ISBA amendment with no-annexation zones 4-0

City Commission

The City Commission will hold a public hearing to adopt the final millage rate of 3.4752 mills (4.89% above rolled-back rate) and the FY 2025-26 budget. They will also consider first readings of ordinances on zoning, ambulance service inclusion, a facade grant program, and water/wastewater impact fees, plus consent items including stormwater construction contracts and a cardiac monitor purchase.

• Public hearing and final adoption of 3.4752 mills millage rate and FY 2025-26 budget
• First reading: zoning change for 0.40 acres at 937 E Main (R-2 to C-3) to correct spot zoning
• First reading: ordinance to join Countywide Municipal Service Taxing Unit for ambulance/EMS
• First reading: amend Facade, Sign and Landscape Grant Program
• Consent: construction agreements with Bulldog Sitework, LLC for South Street and Lake Robinhood stormwater projects

General

The Greater Leesburg Community Redevelopment Agency is meeting to approve minutes from September 11, 2025, and to consider a resolution authorizing a Facade, Sign and Landscape Grant for Dance Dynamix. The meeting is largely procedural, with the grant approval being the only substantive action item.

• Approval of minutes from September 11, 2025 regular meeting
• Resolution authorizing Facade, Sign and Landscape Grant with Dance Dynamix

General

The Leesburg City Commission will meet to approve home improvement grant awards for three recipients in the Carver Heights/Montclair Community Redevelopment Agency area. One previously awarded grant will be rescinded. The meeting will also include routine approval of prior meeting minutes and adjournment.

• Approval of Home Improvement Grant Award Agreements for three recipients in Carver Heights/Montclair CRA
• Rescission of one previously awarded grant application

General

The Electric Advisory Board is meeting to discuss a bulk power cost update and approve minutes from prior meetings. No votes or decisions are listed on the agenda.

• Bulk Power Cost Update discussion
• Approval of minutes from June 2, 2025 and May 5, 2025 regular meetings

The Leesburg Electric Advisory Board met and approved the minutes from May and June 2025. City Manager Al Minner reported that the electric base rate will remain unchanged for fiscal year 2026, with a power cost adjustment of $20 per thousand, keeping the total rate at $127.97. He also discussed a potential street light rental rate increase, noting the city is the largest customer and that a review is ongoing.

• Approved minutes from May 5 and June 2, 2025 (unanimous)
• No change to electric base rate for FY26 (reported)
• Power cost adjustment set at $20 per thousand (reported)
• Street light rental rate increase under review (discussed)

General

The Leesburg City Commission will hold a public hearing to tentatively adopt the proposed millage rate of 3.4752 mills and the Fiscal Year 2025-26 budget. The millage rate is 4.89% more than the rolled-back rate. The commission will also consider a resolution imposing fire protection assessments for the fiscal year beginning October 1, 2025. Public comments will be accepted on both items.

• Tentative adoption of 3.4752 mills millage rate for FY 2025-26 (4.89% above rolled-back rate)
• Tentative adoption of FY 2025-26 budget
• Public hearing on millage rate and budget
• Resolution imposing Fire Protection Assessments for FY beginning Oct 1, 2025
• Establish date for final public hearing on millage and budget

The City Commission tentatively adopted the FY 2025-26 budget and a millage rate of 3.4752 mills, a 4.89% increase over the rolled-back rate, despite a failed motion to use the rolled-back rate. The commission also approved the fire assessment fee increase and a hybrid legal approach for two lawsuits. A motion to add $2,500 to the Leesburg High School marching band's civic funding was approved.

• Adopted Resolution 12,120 setting tentative millage rate at 3.4752 mills (4-1)
• Adopted Resolution 12,121 tentatively adopting FY 2025-26 budget (4-1)
• Adopted Resolution 12,122 imposing fire protection assessments, residential fee up $5 to $170 (4-1)
• Approved $2,500 increase in civic funding for Leesburg High School marching band (5-0)
• Motion to use rolled-back millage rate failed for lack of second
• Approved hybrid legal approach for Venice at Lake Harris and Shuffleboard Club lawsuits (4-1)

General

The Leesburg City Commission will meet to approve minutes from the prior meeting and adopt two resolutions from the U.S. Highway 441/27 Community Redevelopment Agency: one amending the FY 2024-25 budget and another adopting the FY 2025-26 budget, both allocating funds to specific redevelopment projects.

• Resolution amending FY 2024-25 budget for U.S. Highway 441/27 CRA
• Resolution adopting FY 2025-26 budget for U.S. Highway 441/27 CRA

General

The Leesburg City Commission will consider resolutions to amend the current fiscal year budget and adopt the next fiscal year budget for the Greater Leesburg Community Redevelopment Agency, appropriating funds to specific redevelopment projects. The agenda also includes approval of minutes from a prior meeting and standard procedural items.

• Resolution approving amended FY 2024-25 budget for Greater Leesburg CRA
• Resolution adopting FY 2025-26 budget for Greater Leesburg CRA
• Appropriation of funds to specific redevelopment projects
• Approval of minutes from February 24, 2025 regular meeting

The Greater Leesburg Community Redevelopment Agency approved two resolutions: one amending the FY 2024-25 budget and one adopting the FY 2025-26 budget, both unanimously (6-0). The FY 2025-26 budget includes increased revenue of $53,000 due to a 6.4% rise in ad valorem values, with $118,878 allocated to reserves and an additional $10,000 for the CDC. No other substantive decisions were made; discussion covered marina funding, special events, and a home improvement grant program.

• Adopted Resolution 63 amending FY 2024-25 budget (6-0)
• Adopted Resolution 64 adopting FY 2025-26 budget (6-0)
• Approved minutes of February 24, 2025 regular meeting (6-0)

General

The Leesburg City Commission will vote on two resolutions for the Carver Heights / Montclair Area Community Redevelopment Agency: one amending the Fiscal Year 2024-25 budget and another adopting the Fiscal Year 2025-26 budget. The meeting also includes routine procedural items such as approving prior minutes and adjourning.

• Amend FY 2024-25 budget for Carver Heights / Montclair redevelopment projects
• Adopt FY 2025-26 budget for Carver Heights / Montclair redevelopment projects

City Commission

The Leesburg City Commission will hold first readings on ordinances to annex and rezone a 7.53-acre property west of U.S. 27 and south of Florida Turnpike for a townhome community, and second readings on police and fire pension amendments. The consent agenda includes contract amendments, a police roof replacement, and airport fee schedule adoption. The meeting also includes proclamations, presentations, and public comments.

• Annexation of 7.53 acres (Royal Highland) into District 3
• Future Land Use Map change to Low Density Residential for same property
• Zoning change to SPUD for townhome community
• Police pension benefit and DROP amendments (second reading)
• Airport fee schedule resolution and FAA grant for taxiway reconstruction

The Leesburg City Commission denied a resolution to execute a professional services agreement with three top-ranked real estate broker firms (The Urban Group, NAI Realvest, and Realty Capital Advisors) by a 1-4 vote. The denial was based on concerns that the firms were not local, with commissioners preferring to keep real estate services local. The commission also adopted several resolutions and ordinances, including pension amendments for police and firefighters, and held a first reading for the Royal Highland annexation and rezoning, which was tabled to October 13.

• Denied real estate broker services agreement with The Urban Group, NAI Realvest, and Realty Capital Advisors (1-4)
• Adopted Resolution 12,107 amending contract with Halff Associates
• Adopted Resolution 12,108 amending CMaR contract with Wharton-Smith
• Adopted Resolution 12,109 amending contract with Dewberry Engineers
• Adopted Resolution 12,110 amending contract with OCI Associates
• Adopted Resolution 12,111 for water main redesign in Stock subdivision
• Adopted Ordinance 25-55 amending Police Officers' Retirement Fund
• Adopted Ordinance 25-56 amending Municipal Firefighters Pension

General

The Leesburg City Commission is meeting to hear a presentation on a proposed water and wastewater utility fee increase. No formal decisions are listed on the agenda; the item is presented for discussion only.

• Presentation on Water and Wastewater Utility Fee Increase

The Leesburg City Commission held a second workshop to discuss a proposed water and wastewater impact fee increase. No formal vote was taken; the workshop was informational, with a presentation by the Public Works Director. The next steps are first and second readings of the ordinance at upcoming commission meetings, with a super-majority vote required for passage.

• Held second workshop on utility impact fee increase (no vote)
• Scheduled first and second readings of the ordinance for next two commission meetings
• Noted 90-day grace period before any new fees would take effect

City Commission

The Leesburg City Commission is meeting to consider several annexations, zoning changes, and development approvals, including a large 596-acre annexation for 910 single-family homes. The agenda also includes consent items for road resurfacing, dock construction, and airport projects, as well as first readings of pension amendments and a property donation.

• Annexation and PUD for 596.29 acres east of County Road 48 and south of Ronald Reagan Turnpike to allow 910 single-family units (Oak Ridge)
• Annexation and PUD for 24.43 acres west of U.S. Highway 27 and north of Ronald Reagan Turnpike for 300 multi-family units and a gas station (Dilly Lake)
• Annexation and PUD for 90.28 acres west of U.S. Highway 27 and south of Florida Turnpike for mixed-use development (Kalos)
• Resolution to donate city-owned property at 309 S. Palmetto Street to Forward Paths Foundation, Inc.
• Consent agenda includes resurfacing of various city roads (Paqco, Inc.) and construction of Venetian Cove Marina Dock Improvement Project (Underwater Engineering Services, Inc.)

The Leesburg City Commission approved the annexation, future land use change, and rezoning for the Dilly Lake project, allowing 300 multifamily units and a convenience store with 16 fueling stations on 24.43 acres west of US 27. The vote was 4-1, with Commissioner Connell dissenting. The commission also approved the donation of city-owned property at 309 S. Palmetto Street to Forward Paths Foundation for a tiny-home project for youth aging out of foster care, with an amendment reducing the construction timeline from five to two and a half years. Several other resolutions were adopted, including road resurfacing, marina dock improvements, and airport projects.

• Approved Dilly Lake annexation, land use, and PUD rezoning for 300 apartments and gas station (4-1)
• Approved Kalos mixed-use PUD with 32 apartments, office, and training center (5-0)
• Approved donation of 309 S. Palmetto St. to Forward Paths for tiny homes, with 2.5-year construction deadline (4-1)
• Adopted consent agenda including road resurfacing, marina dock, and airport contracts (5-0)
• Approved video detection system purchase from Traffic Control Devices (5-0)
• Approved Vista Avenue PDO for duplexes (5-0)
• Transmitted Oak Ridge 910-home PUD to state for review (4-1)
• First reading of police and fire pension amendments, laid over to Sept. 8

City Commission

The Leesburg City Commission will hold public hearings on several ordinances, including a utility rate adjustment effective October 1, 2025, and a large planned unit development (PUD) for 586 single-family homes near CR 48 and Number Two Road. They will also consider annexing about 91 acres for that development, opt out of the Live Local Act property tax exemption, and revise mobile food vending rules. Consent agenda items include contract amendments, gas service agreements, and a school impact fee mitigation agreement.

• Utility rate adjustment for electric, gas, water, wastewater, and solid waste, effective Oct 1, 2025
• Lake Margaretta PUD: rezone ~196 acres to allow 586 single-family homes
• Annexation of ~91 acres south of CR 48 and east of Number Two Road (District 3)
• Opt-out of Live Local Act property tax exemption for multifamily rental units
• Mobile food vending ordinance revision (second reading)

General

The Leesburg City Commission is holding a utility workshop to receive a presentation on a proposed water and wastewater utility fee increase. No formal action is scheduled; the item is for discussion only.

• Water and Wastewater Utility Fee Increase Presentation

The City Commission held a workshop to discuss proposed increases to water and wastewater impact fees, with a recommended one-time increase of 67% for water and a similar amount for wastewater, citing extraordinary circumstances. No formal decision was made; a second workshop is scheduled for August 25, 2025, followed by ordinance readings and a potential January 1, 2026 implementation. Public comment was limited to one speaker who supported the increase.

• Held first workshop on utility impact fee increase (no vote)
• Scheduled second workshop for August 25, 2025
• Discussed recommended one-time 67% water fee increase via extraordinary circumstances
• Discussed similar wastewater fee increase
• Noted 90-day grace period before implementation, targeting January 1, 2026

City Commission

The Leesburg City Commission will meet at City Hall to decide on routine items and several resolutions, including a water/wastewater utility impact fee study, firefighter protective gear grants, and multiple contracts for city services. No ordinances require a second reading, and no public hearings are scheduled.

• Approve Amendment No. 4 to Odyssey Manufacturing Company contract
• Approve $51 cancer-blocking hoods grant for Leesburg Fire Department
• Approve School Resource Officer services contract for 2025-26 school year
• Amend Building Permit Fee Schedule
• Approve Taxilane Rehabilitation Design Agreement with FAA and AVCON, Inc.

General

The Leesburg City Commission is meeting to hold a budget workshop presentation for the fiscal year 2025-26. The agenda includes only this presentation item, along with routine procedural items such as call to order, invocation, and pledge of allegiance. No other substantive decisions or discussions are listed.

• FY 2025-26 Budget Workshop Presentation

The City Commission held a budget workshop for FY 2025-26, reviewing proposed 10% increases to water and wastewater rates, a 5% increase to solid waste rates, and no changes to health insurance rates. No formal votes were taken; the workshop was informational, with rate resolutions expected in August.

• Reviewed proposed 10% water rate increase for FY 2025-26
• Reviewed proposed 10% wastewater rate increase for FY 2025-26
• Reviewed proposed 5% solid waste rate increase for FY 2025-26
• Reviewed proposed $1.5 million fire ladder truck purchase (payment in 2-3 years)
• Reviewed proposed $474,320 transfer from workers' compensation to health insurance fund
• Reviewed proposed $20,000 increase in arts civic funding from solid waste fund
• Noted police pension contribution increase of $560,871 due to benefit changes
• Noted fire pension contribution increase of $132,763 for added benefits

City Commission

The Leesburg City Commission will hold public hearings on several ordinances, including first readings for annexing and rezoning two large parcels west of U.S. Highway 27 for a 300-unit multifamily development with a gas station and a mixed-use project. The consent agenda includes a $153,590 contract amendment for the LS-72 Bypass Force Main Project, outsourcing school crossing guards, and multiple gas service agreements. The commission will also ratify collective bargaining agreements with police and firefighter unions and receive a FY 26 budget update.

• First reading: annex 24.43 acres (Dilly Lake MF & Gas) for 300 multifamily units and convenience store with 16 fueling stations
• First reading: annex 90.28 acres (Kalos) for mixed-use PUD
• Consent: $153,590 design contract amendment for LS-72 Bypass Force Main Project
• Consent: outsource school crossing guards to All City Management Services
• Ratify collective bargaining agreements with police and firefighter unions

The Leesburg City Commission tabled the Richey Road Planned Development Overlay ordinance at the applicant's request, continued discussion of the shuffleboard courts property to August 25, and approved a vacant land purchase on William Street for the Susan Street project. The commission also adopted resolutions for school crossing guard outsourcing, library services, gas service agreements, and collective bargaining agreements with police and fire unions.

• Tabled Richey Road PDO ordinance (5-0)
• Approved $55,000 vacant land purchase on William Street for Susan Street project (4-1)
• Adopted resolution to outsource school crossing guards to All City Management Services (5-0)
• Adopted resolution for Fourth Amendment to library services interlocal agreement (5-0)
• Adopted gas service agreements for Banning Ranch Phases 4A and 4B, Huntington Oaks, and Orange Bend Ranch Pod 2 (5-0)
• Adopted resolution designating City Manager as Administrative Authority for plats and replats (5-0)
• Adopted resolution ratifying police collective bargaining agreement (5-0)
• Adopted resolution ratifying firefighter collective bargaining agreement (5-0)

General

The Leesburg City Commission is meeting for the second budget workshop for fiscal year 2025-26. The agenda includes a presentation on the proposed budget. No specific budget details are provided in the agenda.

• FY 2025-26 Budget Workshop Presentation

The Leesburg City Commission held a budget workshop to review FY 2025-26 enterprise and special revenue funds. No formal votes were taken, but staff recommended no electric base rate increase for October 1, 2025, and proposed restoring building fees to 2018 levels. Discussions covered capital projects, CRA funding, and a potential Palmetto Street sports complex, with no final decisions made.

• No electric base rate increase recommended for FY 2025-26 (workshop discussion)
• Building fees recommended to return to 2018 levels effective October 1 (workshop discussion)
• Downtown parking project prioritized for DST funding (workshop discussion)
• Pickleball courts and Forward Paths housing discussed, no decision (workshop discussion)
• Shuffleboard and tennis courts considered for demolition or repair, no decision (workshop discussion)

General

The Leesburg City Commission holds its first workshop to present and discuss the proposed FY 2025-26 budget. No formal decisions are listed on this agenda.

The City Commission held a budget workshop for FY 2025-26, reviewing a proposed general fund budget of $40.3 million, up 7.7% from last year. No formal votes were taken, but staff recommended keeping the millage rate at 3.4752 for the DR-420 form, which would be a modest tax increase, and proposed freezing five police and one firefighter position to balance at rollback. The commission discussed but did not decide on a $30,000 arts center funding request, with some commissioners supporting and others opposing. The meeting was informational, with decisions deferred to future meetings.

• No formal votes taken; budget workshop only
• Staff recommended keeping millage rate at 3.4752 for DR-420 form
• Proposed freezing 5 police positions ($89,580 each) and 1 firefighter position ($74,789) to balance at rollback
• Proposed 5% general employee pay increase
• Proposed 3% match on defined contribution plan funded by $750,000 pension savings
• Arts center $30,000 request discussed; no decision, deferred to September
• Bikefest loss of $69,597.19 reported; future changes to be discussed
• Cemetery funding at $161,000 to continue for FY 26

General

The Carver Heights Montclair Area Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) is holding a regular meeting. The main item is a discussion of budget requests for Fiscal Year 26; no votes or decisions are listed on the agenda.

• Discussion of Budget Requests for Fiscal Year 26
• Approval of minutes from the June 9, 2025 regular meeting

City Commission

The Leesburg City Commission is meeting to consider a consent agenda with several purchasing items and resolutions, and to hold public hearings on multiple annexations, future land use changes, and rezonings. Key items include the second reading of ordinances for the Venice at Lake Harris, Bar Key II/Grace Groves, and Richey Road Storage projects, and the first reading for the Lake Margaretta PUD. The meeting also includes proclamations, presentations, and public comments.

• Purchase of aluminum biosolids trailer for $77,423 from Mac Trailer Manufacturing
• Ratification of HVAC purchases: $117,463.51 for Police Department, $137,655.48 for Resource Center
• Second reading: Annexation and rezoning of 8.77 acres (Venice at Lake Harris) to SPUD
• Second reading: Annexation and rezoning of 39.05 acres (Bar Key II/Grace Groves) to PUD
• First reading: Annexation and rezoning of 91.07 acres (Lake Margaretta) to PUD for 586 homes

General

The Leesburg City Commission meets to approve minutes from the December 16, 2024 meeting and a resolution awarding home improvement grants to 19 recipients in the Carver Heights/Montclair Community Redevelopment Area.

• Resolution approving 19 Home Improvement Grant Award Agreements in Carver Heights/Montclair

The Carver Heights/Montclair Area Community Redevelopment Agency approved Resolution 113, adopting Home Improvement Grant Award Agreements for 19 recipients in the CRA area. The vote was unanimous (7-0). The agency also discussed emergency AC replacements at city buildings, funded from CRA reserves, and considered meeting more frequently.

• Approved Resolution 113 for 19 home improvement grants (7-0)
• Approved regular meeting minutes of December 16, 2024 (6-0)
• Discussed emergency AC replacements at Police, Library, LMS, and Resource Center ($137,655 from CRA reserves)

City Commission

The City Commission will hold second readings on ordinances to annex and rezone the 37.48-acre Old Mill Subdivision property east of Radio Road and north of U.S. Highway 441, changing its zoning from Lake County A and R-6 to City PUD to allow 32 townhomes and 110 single-family homes. The consent agenda includes contracts for disaster debris removal and monitoring, a mowing contract amendment, a reimbursement for electric service at Lake Griffin Reserve, and an FDOT lighting agreement. The commission will also consider first readings on mobile food vending revisions and a fire protection assessment resolution for FY 2025-26.

• Second reading: annex 37.48 acres (Old Mill Subdivision) into District 5
• Second reading: rezone 37.48 acres to PUD for 32 townhomes and 110 single-family homes
• Consent: authorize disaster debris removal contracts with Aftermath, TRF, Southern Disaster Recovery
• Consent: authorize disaster debris monitoring contracts with Rostan Solutions and DebrisTech
• Resolution: impose fire protection assessments for FY 2025-26

The Leesburg City Commission denied the annexation of the 37.48-acre Old Mill Subdivision, which would have allowed 142 single-family homes and townhomes. The vote was 1-4, with only Commissioner Pederson in favor. As a result, the related future land use and zoning ordinances were not heard and became moot. The commission also adopted several other items, including a fire assessment fee increase and an open burning ordinance.

• Denied Old Mill Subdivision annexation (Ordinance 25-25) (1-4)
• Future land use and PUD zoning ordinances for Old Mill not heard due to annexation denial
• Adopted Madison Street right-of-way vacation (Ordinance 25-28) (5-0)
• Adopted open burning regulations (Ordinance 25-39) (5-0)
• Adopted Tri-County Sanitation franchise amendment (Ordinance 25-40) (5-0)
• Adopted fire assessment fee resolution, setting preliminary rate at $170 per ERU (Resolution 12,047) (4-1)
• Adopted consent agenda including disaster debris removal and monitoring contracts (5-0)

Electric Advisory Board

The Electric Advisory Board is meeting to receive a presentation on the Fiscal Year 26 budget. No other substantive items are on the agenda; the meeting includes call to order, roll call, and adjournment.

• Presentation: Fiscal Year 26 Budget

City Commission

The Leesburg City Commission is meeting to consider routine consent agenda items, including a $120,872 purchase of four Ford Ranger vehicles, contract amendments, and several resolutions. They will also hold first readings of ordinances on vacating a Madison Street right-of-way, creating open burning regulations, and amending a franchise agreement with Tri-County Sanitation. No public hearings or non-routine items are scheduled.

• Purchase of four 2025 Ford Ranger Supercrew 4x2 vehicles for $120,872 from Duval Ford
• Resolution to accept plat for Seasons at Troon Creek subdivision
• Electric Service Agreement with Stanley Martin Homes for Silver Lake Pointe Phase 2
• Ordinance to vacate part of Madison Street right-of-way south of U.S. Highway 441
• Ordinance creating open burning regulations (Sections 10-50 through 10-52)

The Leesburg City Commission unanimously adopted the consent agenda, which included approving the purchase of four Ford Ranger vehicles for $120,872, amending the FY 2024-25 budget for the second quarter, and accepting a cybersecurity grant. Three ordinances were introduced for first reading and will be considered again on June 9. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Adopted consent agenda unanimously (5-0)
• Approved purchase of four 2025 Ford Ranger Supercrew 4x2 vehicles for $120,872 from Duval Ford
• Adopted Resolution 12,035 authorizing Amendment No.3 to contract with Odyssey Manufacturing Company
• Adopted Resolution 12,036 authorizing design agreement with Forefront Architecture and Engineering for Gas Department Operations Center
• Adopted Resolution 12,037 accepting plat for Seasons at Troon Creek subdivision
• Adopted Resolution 12,038 authorizing electric service agreement with Stanley Martin Homes for Silver Lake Pointe Phase 2
• Adopted Resolution 12,039 accepting Florida Digital Service cybersecurity grant
• Adopted Resolution 12,040 amending FY 2024-25 budget for second quarter

City Commission

The Leesburg City Commission will hold first readings of ordinances to annex and rezone three properties: Venice at Lake Harris (8.77 acres), Bar Key II/Grace Groves (39.05 acres), and Richey Road Storage (0.81 acres), each with associated future land use and zoning changes. The consent agenda includes routine approvals such as minutes, a $600,000 change order for a blanket purchase order, and several resolutions, including a tax study survey up to $15,000 and a CDBG grant application for sidewalks. The meeting also includes proclamations, an auditor presentation, and public comments.

• First reading of ordinances to annex and rezone 8.77 acres east of US Highway 27 and north of Magnolia Avenue (Venice at Lake Harris) to SPUD for commercial and attached single-family residential
• First reading of ordinances to annex and rezone 39.05 acres north and south of East Dewey Robbins Road (Bar Key II/Grace Groves) to PUD for residential
• First reading of ordinances to annex and rezone 0.81 acres west of Richey Road and south of W Main Street (Richey Road Storage) to C-3 with PDO for outdoor storage
• Ratification of change order increasing Blanket Purchase Order No. 539296 by $600,000 to $1,175,000
• Resolution to authorize a Tax Study Survey with Lake 100 for up to $15,000

The Leesburg City Commission adopted the consent agenda, including several resolutions and purchasing items, and appointed Susan Fetter as the alternate member to the Lake County Library Advisory Board. All first-reading ordinances for annexations, rezoning, and land use changes were laid over for second reading on June 23, 2025. The commission also received a clean audit report for fiscal year 2024.

• Adopted consent agenda including minutes, HVAC purchase, and change order (5-0)
• Appointed Susan Fetter as alternate to Lake County Library Advisory Board (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution 12,031 approving Proportionate Share Mitigation Agreement with School Board of Lake County
• Adopted Resolution 12,032 authorizing lease agreement with The Last House on the Block of Lake County, Inc.
• Adopted Resolution 12,033 authorizing tax study survey with Lake 100 up to $15,000
• Adopted Resolution 12,034 authorizing CDBG grant application for sidewalk projects
• Laid over Venice at Lake Harris annexation, land use, and rezoning ordinances to June 23
• Laid over BarKey II/Grace Groves and Richey Road Storage ordinances to June 23

Electric Advisory Board

The Leesburg Electric Advisory Board is meeting to approve minutes from April 7, 2025, and receive a presentation on the Fiscal Year 2025-26 Budget. No votes on the budget are listed on the agenda; it is a presentation item only.

• Approval of minutes from the April 7, 2025 regular meeting
• Presentation on the Fiscal Year 2025-26 Budget

City Commission

The Leesburg City Commission will hold public hearings and vote on several land-use items, including annexations and rezonings for two properties, and will consider consent agenda items such as gas service agreements and a rent increase for an apartment complex. The meeting also includes proclamations, a presentation, and public comments.

• Second reading: annexation, Future Land Use Map change, and zoning change for 1.22 acres east of US 27 and south of Howard Road (Two Boats Investments)
• Second reading: PDO overlay for agricultural uses on 16.22 acres east of Number Two Road and south of County Road 48
• First reading: annexation, Future Land Use Map change, and PUD zoning for 37.48 acres east of Radio Road and north of US 441 to allow 32 townhomes and 110 single-family homes (Old Mill Subdivision)
• Consent: Gas Service Agreements for Banning Ranch Phase 3A and 3B and Blake's Ridge
• Consent: Resolution establishing a rent increase for Mispah Simmons Apartment Complex

The Leesburg City Commission adopted four ordinances, including annexing and rezoning a 1.22-acre property for a warehouse and adding a planned development overlay for agricultural use on 16.22 acres. The commission also passed a resolution opposing House Bill 1221, which would limit local option taxes. A proposed 142-home subdivision was tabled until June 9 after public concerns.

• Adopted ordinance 25-20 annexing 1.22 acres east of US 27 and south of Howard Road (4-0)
• Adopted ordinance 25-21 changing future land use for the 1.22-acre property to General Commercial (4-0)
• Adopted ordinance 25-22 rezoning the 1.22-acre property to C-3 Highway Commercial (4-0)
• Adopted ordinance 25-23 adding a Planned Development Overlay for agricultural use on 16.22 acres (4-0)
• Adopted resolution 12,029 opposing House Bill 1221 on local option taxes (4-0)
• Tabled Old Mill Subdivision annexation, land use, and rezoning until June 9

City Commission

The Leesburg City Commission will hold second readings on ordinances to annex approximately 77.5 acres south of CR 33, west of U.S. Highway 27, and north of CR 48, change its future land use designation, and rezone it from Lake County A (Agriculture) to City of Leesburg PUD to allow 235 single-family homes, 48 paired villas, and 120,000 square feet of commercial/amenity space. The commission will also consider a resolution expressing its position on residential annexations and rezonings, plus a first reading to add a Planned Development Overlay for agricultural uses on 16.22 acres east of Number Two Road and south of CR 48. Consent agenda items include multiple utility easements, gas service agreements, and airport-related contracts.

• Second reading: annexation of 77.5 acres (Leatherleaf ANNX) into District 3
• Second reading: future land use map change for 77.5 acres (Leatherleaf LSCP)
• Second reading: rezoning 77.5 acres to PUD for 235 homes, 48 villas, 120,000 sq ft commercial (Leatherleaf PUD)
• Resolution expressing position on residential annexations and rezonings
• First reading: PDO for agricultural uses on 16.22 acres (Number Two Road Agriculture PDO)

The City Commission denied Resolution 12,009, which would have expressed a position against residential annexations and rezonings for 21 months. The vote was 1-4, with only Commissioner Connell in favor. The commission also approved the Leatherleaf development, a 77.5-acre mixed-use project with 235 homes, 48 villas, and 120,000 sq ft of commercial space, despite concerns about road capacity.

• Denied Resolution 12,009, a 21-month residential annexation/rezoning suspension (1-4)
• Adopted Ordinance 25-10, annexing 77.5 acres for the Leatherleaf development (4-1)
• Adopted Ordinance 25-11, changing future land use for Leatherleaf to General Commercial (4-1)
• Adopted Ordinance 25-12, rezoning Leatherleaf to PUD for 235 homes, 48 villas, 120,000 sq ft commercial (4-1)
• Adopted Ordinance 25-19, establishing new commission district boundaries (5-0)
• Adopted consent agenda including airport hangar design contract, utility easements, and gas service agreements (4-0)

Electric Advisory Board

The Leesburg Electric Advisory Board is holding a regular meeting on April 7, 2025. The agenda includes approving minutes from the March 17, 2025 meeting and a presentation/discussion titled 'Electric: 101'. No votes on specific projects or policies are listed.

• Approval of minutes from the March 17, 2025 regular meeting
• Discussion/presentation: Electric: 101

The Leesburg Electric Advisory Board held a regular meeting with only an educational presentation on the electric utility system. No substantive decisions were made; the board approved the minutes from the March 17, 2025 meeting and adjourned.

• Approved minutes of March 17, 2025 meeting (unanimous)

City Commission

The Leesburg City Commission is meeting to consider several annexations, land use changes, and rezonings that would bring over 420 acres into the city, including two large residential developments (Leatherleaf and Silver Springs) and a small commercial parcel. They will also hold first readings on new district boundaries and a small annexation, and vote on a budget amendment for new utility staff. The consent agenda includes resolutions for airport hangar construction, gas service agreements, and other routine items.

• Annexation and PUD zoning for 77.5 acres (Leatherleaf) to allow 235 single-family homes, 48 villas, and 120,000 sq ft of commercial/medical space
• Annexation and PUD zoning for 337.15 acres (Silver Springs) to allow 825 single-family homes
• Annexation and SPUD zoning for 6.52 acres (Wayne Storage) for a self-storage facility
• First reading of ordinance to redraw commission district boundaries based on census data
• Budget amendment appropriating $198,184 for four new utility service technician positions

Electric Advisory Board

The Electric Advisory Board will hold a regular meeting to select officers, approve minutes from the November 4, 2024 meeting, and discuss a new member update and the Power Cost Adjustment for fiscal year 2025. The meeting is largely procedural, with the main substantive item being the power cost adjustment discussion.

• Selection of officers
• Approval of minutes from November 4, 2024
• Discussion: New Member Update
• Discussion: Power Cost Adjustment for FY 25

The Leesburg Electric Advisory Board elected Jack Braton as chairperson and Marc Schwartz as vice-chair. The board discussed a proposed increase to the bulk power cost adjustment (BPCA) for fiscal year 2025, with the city manager recommending a rate of 2.5 cents per kilowatt-hour starting in April. No formal vote was taken on the BPCA; the discussion was informational. The board also approved the minutes from the November 4, 2024 meeting.

• Elected Jack Braton as chairperson (unanimous)
• Elected Marc Schwartz as vice-chair (unanimous)
• Approved minutes from November 4, 2024 meeting (unanimous)

City Commission

The Leesburg City Commission is meeting to consider routine consent agenda items, including a state grant for the airport fuel farm project, a construction contract for a restroom at John L. Johnson Park, and several utility easements. They will also discuss the Susan Street/US 27 entryway and receive a redistricting proposal for 2026 commission seats.

• Public Transportation Grant Agreement 444873-2-94-01 with FDOT for Fuel Farm Project at Leesburg International Airport
• Construction Services Agreement with GSB Construction & Development, Inc. for restroom at John L. Johnson Park
• Gas Service Agreement with Bar-Key Groves, Inc. for Grace Groves Phase 1
• Proportionate Share Mitigation Agreement with Lake County School Board and Meritage Homes for Manor Oaks
• 2026 Commission Seat Redistricting Proposal

City Commission

The Leesburg City Commission will hold public hearings on second readings of ordinances to annex and rezone a 9.94-acre property north of Dewey Robbins Road, east of U.S. Highway 27, changing its land use from Lake County Rural to City Low Density Residential and zoning from Agriculture to SPUD to allow 48 townhomes and 15,000 sq ft of commercial. The commission will also consider a resolution to suspend the fluoride injection system in the water distribution system. Consent agenda items include a $89,441.25 purchase for police vehicle equipment and several budget amendments.

• Annexation of 9.94 acres (Cronin-Dewey Robbins ANNX) into District 3
• Future Land Use Map change to Low Density Residential (Cronin-Dewey Robbins SSCP)
• Rezoning to SPUD for 48 townhomes and 15,000 sq ft commercial (Cronin-Dewey Robbins SPUD)
• Rezoning 4.87 acres near Lee Street from SPUD to SPUD (Lee School 2025 SPUD)
• Resolution to suspend fluoride injection in water system

General

The Greater Leesburg Community Redevelopment Agency (GLCRA) is meeting to approve minutes from September 2024 and to authorize the Chairman and Secretary to execute a resolution approving Fiscal Year 2025 Façade, Sign, and Landscape Grant Awards. This is a routine administrative meeting with one substantive action item.

• Resolution approving FY2025 Façade, Sign, and Landscape Grant Awards (FSL Grants GLCRA 2025)
• Approval of minutes from the regular meeting held September 12, 2024

The Greater Leesburg Community Redevelopment Agency approved a $19,251 facade sign grant for Napa Auto Parts (5-1) and approved a $4,000 mural grant for Mystic Ice Cream, subject to art advisory board review (5-1). The board tabled the original resolution to allow for additional bid requirements and art board input, then approved the two projects separately. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved Napa Auto Parts facade sign grant (5-1)
• Approved Mystic Ice Cream mural grant, pending art advisory board review (5-1)
• Tabled original FSL grant resolution, then withdrew the motion to table
• Directed staff to investigate a mural on Orange Avenue for art advisory board review

City Commission

The Leesburg City Commission is meeting to consider routine consent items and several first-reading ordinances, including annexing and rezoning land for a self-storage facility and a rezoning near Lee Street. The agenda also includes a presentation on a HOME grant, public comments, and informational financial reports. Most items are routine approvals, with no second-reading ordinances scheduled.

• Annexation of 6.52 acres near County Road 44 and Hickory Hollow Road for Wayne Storage (first reading)
• Rezoning of 6.52 acres to SPUD for self-storage facility (Wayne Storage PUD)
• Rezoning of 4.87 acres near Lee Street and Herndon Street (Lee School 2025 SPUD)
• Transfer of $840,584 from General Fund to Electric Fund for Itron AMI agreement
• Downtown Building Redevelopment Grant to Dance Dynamix, LLC for 606 West Main Street

The Leesburg City Commission approved a $840,584 transfer from the General Fund to the Electric Fund for the Itron AMI agreement, replacing the GE contract. They also approved a 10-year lease for the Leesburg Art Festival, a $50,000 bus stop relocation agreement with Lake County, and a downtown redevelopment grant for Dance Dynamix. Several items were pulled for discussion, including the bus stop agreement and the Art Festival lease, with votes as recorded.

• Approved $840,584 transfer from General Fund to Electric Fund for Itron AMI agreement (5-0)
• Approved 10-year lease with Leesburg Art Festival, Inc. after amendment (5-0)
• Approved $50,000 Inter-Local Agreement for bus stop shelters with Lake County (3-2)
• Approved Downtown Building Redevelopment Grant to Dance Dynamix, LLC (4-1)
• Approved Post-Closing Occupancy Agreement with Frostinburg, LLC (5-0)
• Approved Proportionate Share Mitigation Agreement with School Board and M&C Hunt (5-0)
• Approved street name 'Soule Court' for Veterans Road Infrastructure Project (5-0)
• Adopted consent agenda items including contract amendments and agreements (5-0)

City Commission

The Leesburg City Commission is meeting to consider several land-use changes, including a major rezoning of 131.5 acres near downtown to mixed-use, annexations, and a large 337-acre development. They will also vote on a consent agenda that includes a $385,745.50 truck purchase and several resolutions. Three items on the agenda have been postponed at the applicant's request.

• Rezoning 131.5 acres south of Leesburg-Wildwood Trail to Downtown Mixed-Use
• Annexation and rezoning of 2.82 acres at Sunnyside View (east of Sleepy Hollow Road)
• Annexation and rezoning of 9.94 acres at Cronin-Dewey Robbins for 48 townhomes and 15,000 sq ft commercial (postponed)
• First reading of annexation and PUD for 337.15 acres at Silver Springs for 825 single-family homes
• Purchase of one 2026 Mack LR64 for $385,745.50 from Nextran Truck Center

City Commission

The Leesburg City Commission will hold first readings on three ordinances to annex and rezone a 77.5-acre property (Leatherleaf) south of CR 33, west of US 27, and north of CR 48, changing it from Lake County Agriculture to City PUD to allow 235 single-family homes, 48 paired villas, and 120,000 sq ft of commercial/medical/office space. The consent agenda includes multiple purchase approvals, including a $582,818.77 landscape maintenance contract and vehicle purchases totaling $233,555. The meeting also includes a proclamation for Martin Luther King, Jr. Day and a presentation on the See Click Fix system.

• First reading: annexation of ~77.5 acres (Leatherleaf ANNX) into District 3
• First reading: Future Land Use Map change for ~77.5 acres (Leatherleaf LSCP)
• First reading: zoning change to PUD for 235 homes, 48 villas, 120,000 sq ft commercial (Leatherleaf PUD)
• Consent: $582,818.77 landscape maintenance contract with Brightview Landscape Services
• Consent: $119,661 for three 2025 Ford F-150s and $113,894 for two 2025 Ford F-250s from Duval Ford

The City Commission approved the first reading of three ordinances for the Leatherleaf project, a 77.5-acre development with 235 single-family homes, 48 duplex villas, and 120,000 square feet of commercial space. The commission voted 4-1 to transmit the comprehensive plan amendment to the state, and the annexation and rezoning ordinances were laid over for a second reading. The Planning Commission had previously voted 4-2 to deny the request, citing road concerns.

• Approved transmittal of Leatherleaf comprehensive plan amendment to state (4-1)
• Laid over first reading of Leatherleaf annexation ordinance
• Laid over first reading of Leatherleaf PUD rezoning ordinance
• Approved $582,818.77 landscape maintenance contract with Brightview (5-0)
• Approved $84,811.47 Microsoft licensing agreement (consent agenda)
• Approved $91,200.00 software maintenance plan with Bluewater Systems (consent agenda)
• Approved $119,661.00 for three 2025 Ford F-150 vehicles (consent agenda)
• Approved $113,894.00 for two 2025 Ford F-250 vehicles (consent agenda)

General

The Leesburg City Commission is meeting to install newly elected commissioners Jimmy Burry and Jay Connell, elect a mayor and mayor pro-tem, and present a plaque to outgoing Mayor Jimmy Burry. The commission will also make appointments for 2025, including members to the Leesburg Electric Advisory Board. The agenda is largely procedural, with no substantive policy items listed.

• Install commissioners Jimmy Burry and Jay Connell
• Elect mayor and mayor pro-tem
• Present plaque to outgoing Mayor Jimmy Burry
• Commission appointments for 2025
• Resolution appointing members to Leesburg Electric Advisory Board

The Leesburg City Commission held its organizational meeting, swearing in commissioners and electing Alan Reisman as Mayor for 2025 by a 3-2 vote and Jay Connell as Mayor Pro Tem by a 3-2 vote. The commission also adopted Resolution 11,957, appointing members to the Leesburg Electric Advisory Board with specific terms. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Elected Alan Reisman as Mayor for 2025 (3-2)
• Elected Jay Connell as Mayor Pro Tem for 2025 (3-2)
• Adopted Resolution 11,957 appointing members to the Leesburg Electric Advisory Board (5-0)