Mount Dora public meetings in 2025

Code Enforcement Special Magistrate

The Mount Dora Code Enforcement Special Magistrate will hold hearings on December 18, 2025, to address 15 code violation cases, including new building and initial cases, compliance hearings, and administrative business. The meeting will include swearing in of witnesses and consideration of violations at specific properties. No City Council decisions will be made at this meeting.

• New building cases: 1561 Dorset Dr, 1117 E 1st Ave, 5213 Green Heart Ave, 325 S. Highland St
• Initial code cases: 1108 Jackson Ave, 1609-1611 N Simpson St, 1424 N Highland St, 2315 Overlook Dr, 2111 Oak Leaf Cir, 1465 N Clayton St
• Compliance hearings: 1640 Stafford Springs Blvd, 1422 Plymouth Ave
• Administrative business: 650 Liberty Ave, 1450 Hilltop Ave (two cases)

City Council Regular Session

The Mount Dora Planning & Zoning Commission will hold a regular session to consider three items: a conditional use permit for a law firm, and a future land use amendment and rezoning for a school site. The meeting includes public participation and approval of minutes. No City Council decisions will be made at this meeting.

• Conditional Use Permit CUP25-02 for Sabatini Law Firm at 1601 E. 1st Ave
• Future Land Use amendment FLUM25-03 for Round Lake Charter at 31333 Round Lake Rd
• Rezoning Z25-03 for Round Lake Charter at 31333 Round Lake Rd
• Public hearing for non-agenda items

The Mount Dora Planning and Zoning Commission approved a conditional use permit for Sabatini Law Firm at 1601 E. 1st Ave, and approved future land use and rezoning requests for Round Lake Charter at 31333 Round Lake Rd. All votes were unanimous 5-0. The commission also approved meeting minutes and 2026 meeting dates, and received a stormwater presentation.

• Approved conditional use permit CUP25-02 for Sabatini Law Firm at 1601 E. 1st Ave (5-0)
• Approved future land use request FLUM25-03 for Round Lake Charter at 31333 Round Lake Rd (5-0)
• Approved rezoning request Z25-03 for Round Lake Charter at 31333 Round Lake Rd (5-0)
• Approved meeting minutes from Sept 17 and Nov 19, 2025 (5-0)
• Approved 2026 meeting dates (5-0)

City Council Regular Session

The Mount Dora City Council will hold public hearings and vote on final readings of three annexation ordinances, a small-scale land use amendment, a zoning change, and a resolution updating the Master Fee Schedule. They will also give direction on a paid parking services RFP and consider consent items including emergency road repair authorization, a solid waste agreement amendment, and a property damage release.

• Ordinance 2025-21: annexation of 144.13 acres (Taylor Morrison of Florida, Inc.)
• Ordinance 2025-22: annexation of 28.68 acres (School Board of Lake County, Round Lake Charter School)
• Ordinance 2025-25: annexation of 1.38 acres (City of Mount Dora)
• Resolution 2025-44: updates to Master Fee Schedule
• RFP 25-GS-002: direction on paid parking services

The Council voted unanimously to cancel the paid parking RFP and reject the vendor's proposal, directing staff to focus on enforcement and revisit paid parking later. They also adopted five ordinances: three annexations (Taylor Morrison, Round Lake Charter School, and City property), a future land use map amendment, and a zoning change for the City property. Additionally, they approved Resolution 2025-44 updating the Master Fee Schedule with a 6.5% utility rate adjustment.

• Canceled paid parking RFP and rejected vendor proposal (unanimous voice vote)
• Adopted Ordinance 2025-21, annexation of Taylor Morrison property, 144.13 acres (6-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 2025-22, annexation of Round Lake Charter School property, 28.68 acres (6-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 2025-25, annexation of City property, 1.38 acres (6-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 2025-26, small-scale future land use map amendment for City property (6-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 2025-27, zoning change to Public Lands and Institutions for City property (6-0)
• Adopted Resolution 2025-44, updating Master Fee Schedule with 6.5% utility adjustments (6-0)

General Employees' Pension & Retirement

The General Pension Board will hold its quarterly meeting to review pension fund performance and investment updates, appoint officers for 2026, and approve a list of paid invoices totaling $23,565.56. The board will also discuss legal reports and a periodic distribution request.

• Approve paid invoices totaling $23,565.56, including $6,000 to Mariner and $2,500 to Salem Trust
• Appoint Chairperson, Vice-Chairperson, and Secretary for 2026
• Review quarterly report and monitoring of ASB Real Estate Investments by Canoe Connect Services
• Discuss legal reports from Sugarman, Susskind, Braswell & Herrera, P.A.
• Consider Tammy Jo Wilson periodic distribution and approval of absence for Richard Maglio

Police Officers' Pension & Retirement

The Mount Dora Police Officers' Pension Fund Board of Trustees will meet to approve minutes, receive quarterly reports from the pension administrator and legal counsel, and approve payment of invoices totaling $17,165.63. The agenda is largely routine, with no major policy decisions or public hearings scheduled.

• Approval of September 30, 2025 meeting minutes
• Quarterly reports from John Thinnes and legal update from David Robinson
• Payment of invoices: GRS $6,505, Galliard $1,642.43, FPPTA $750, Mariner $6,000, Salem Trust $1,625, Sugarman Susskind $643.20
• Informational: Galliard Intermediate Core Fund 3Q'25 report
• Approval of absence for Nathaneal Warford

City Council Regular Session

The Firefighters' Pension Board is meeting for its quarterly session to review reports, hear legal updates, and approve payment of invoices totaling $16,387.50. The board will also consider approving absences for two members. The agenda is largely routine, with no major policy decisions or public hearings.

• Approval of minutes from September 30, 2025
• Quarterly report by John Thinnes
• Legal updates from David Robinson of Sugarman, Susskind, Braswell & Herrera, P.A.
• Payment of invoices totaling $16,387.50, including FPPTA membership renewal ($750.00), Galliard ($1,618.97), GRS ($2,424.00), Mariner ($6,000.00), Salem ($1,562.50), Sihle ($3,174.43), and Sugarman, Susskind ($857.60)
• Approval of absences for Dara Hennessey and Jeff Phillips

Historic Preservation Board

The Mount Dora Historic Preservation Board will consider four Certificates of Appropriateness for changes to historic properties, including awnings and door/window replacements. The board will also discuss the 2026 meeting schedule and review new historic guidelines with Ms. Kathleen Kauffman. Public input is invited for each item.

• 100 E. 4th Ave - awning
• 615 E. 5th Ave - door & windows
• 322 N. Alexander St - awning
• 348 N. Alexander St - awning
• Review of new Historic Guidelines with Ms. Kathleen Kauffman

General

The Mount Dora City Council and Lake County are holding a joint workshop to discuss the Northeast Community Redevelopment Area (CRA) boundary. This is a discussion and planning session, not a final decision-making meeting.

• Joint Lake County and City of Mount Doran Northeast CRA boundary workshop
• Meeting at Lake County Agriculture Center Auditorium, 615 Woodlea Road, Tavares, FL

General

The Mount Dora City Council and the Lake County Board of County Commissioners are holding a joint workshop to discuss next steps regarding a Joint Planning Agreement (JPA). The meeting is a workshop, so no formal decisions are expected; it is for discussion only.

• Joint workshop with Lake County BCC on JPA next steps
• Meeting held at Lake County Agriculture Center Auditorium, 615 Woodlea Road, Tavares

Northeast CRA Board

The Mount Dora Northeast Community Redevelopment Agency Governing Board meeting scheduled for December 9, 2025, has been cancelled. No items will be discussed or decided at this meeting. The agenda contains only standard legal notices regarding appeals, ADA accommodations, and potential City Council presence.

• Meeting cancelled — no business conducted

City Council Regular Session

The Mount Dora City Council will hold a regular session with presentations on stormwater facility recovery, public comment, and consent agenda approvals. Action items include approving 2026 meeting dates, and public hearings for first readings of ordinances on annexations and a land use map amendment. The meeting also includes board appointments and reports from city officials.

• Presentation: Damaged Stormwater Facilities Recovery Update
• Consent: Apply for Land & Water Conservation Fund (LWCF) Grant
• Consent: Agreements with Bellmore Enterprises Inc. and HDD of Florida LLC for underground duct-line installation
• Consent: Ratify emergency agreement with Cathcart Construction Company-Florida, LLC (temporary reclaimed water line)
• Public hearings: First readings for annexation ordinances (School Board of Lake County, Round Lake Charter School, 28.68 acres; City of Mount Dora, 1.38 acres) and zoning/land use changes for city property

The Mount Dora City Council held a regular session on December 2, 2025, but took no formal votes or decisions. The meeting included a presentation on stormwater facility recovery from last month's flood, with discussion of dredging the Chautauqua pond, and public comments on police officer experience, a pond failure at the Public Works Complex, and a statement from State Representative Nan Cobb's office. No substantive decisions were made.

General

The Development Review Committee will review four new development proposals: a commercial plat for One Oak, a final plat for Mount Dora Groves South, a site plan for the Loch Leven Park Amenity Center, and as-builts for Lake Saunders Reserve. No formal decisions will be made at this meeting.

• Request for Plat: One Oak Commercial Lots (PR24-05FNLC)
• Request for Final Plat: Mount Dora Groves South (PR25-07FNLC)
• Request for Site Plan: Loch Leven Park Amenity Center (SP25-09)
• Request for As-Builts: Lake Saunders Reserve

Public Arts Commission

The Public Arts Commission is meeting to approve minutes, hear public comment, and take action on a mural for the Sunset Park restroom. The agenda is mostly routine, with the mural as the only concrete action item.

• Action item: Sunset Park Restroom Mural
• Approval of September 23, 2025 meeting minutes
• Public comment period
• Staff update from City Staff
• Future meeting set for January 27, 2026

Parks & Recreation Advisory Board

The Parks & Recreation Advisory Board will meet to discuss a Land and Water Conservation Fund grant application for $1,500,000 to improve the 4th Avenue Docks. The meeting is procedural with one action item and no formal decisions scheduled.

• Discussion of $1,500,000 LWCF grant for 4th Avenue Docks improvements

City Council Regular Session

The Planning & Zoning Commission will hold public hearings on four requests: two for a future land use map change and rezoning of the Round Lake Charter K-8 site at 31333 Round Lake Rd., and two for a future land use map change and rezoning of the FDOT surplus property at 21619 SR 46. The commission will also approve minutes and take public comment on non-agenda items.

• Future Land Use Map change for Round Lake Charter K-8 (FLUM25-03) at 31333 Round Lake Rd.
• Rezoning request for Round Lake Charter K-8 (Z25-03) at 31333 Round Lake Rd.
• Future Land Use Map change for FDOT surplus property (FLUM25-04) at 21619 SR 46.
• Rezoning request for FDOT surplus property (Z25-04) at 21619 SR 46.

The Planning and Zoning Commission tabled two requests from Lake County Schools for the Round Lake Charter K-8 project (FLUM2503 and Z25-03) until more information and a representative are available. The commission approved a future land use map change (FLUM2504) and a rezoning from CP to PLI (Z25-04) for the FDOT surplus property at 21619 SR 46. All votes were 5-0. The minutes also noted a correction to the previous meeting's minutes, which were tabled for approval.

• Tabled FLUM2503 (Round Lake Charter K-8) 5-0
• Tabled Z25-03 (Round Lake Charter K-8 rezoning) 5-0
• Approved FLUM2504 (FDOT surplus property future land use) 5-0
• Approved Z25-04 (FDOT surplus property rezoning from CP to PLI) 5-0
• Tabled approval of previous meeting minutes pending corrections

City Council Regular Session

The Mount Dora City Council will hold a regular session with public hearings to adopt a year-end budget amendment for FY 2024-25 and a new Title VI/Nondiscrimination policy. The consent agenda includes several service contracts, a change order, and ratification of a local state of emergency extension. Discussion items include a school zone child safety initiative and a lobbyist update.

• Resolution 2025-43: FY 2024-25 year-end budget amendment
• Resolution 2025-47: Title VI/Nondiscrimination policy and FDOT assurance
• Piggyback agreement with Asphalt Paving Systems for pavement maintenance
• ITB 25-EL-026: underground conduit and duct-line installation services
• Change order with Kimley-Horn for gopher tortoise relocation at WWTP 2

The Mount Dora City Council approved a year-end budget amendment for FY 2024-25, increasing the budget by $4,501,112, primarily for Hurricane Milton costs expected to be reimbursed by FEMA. The council also adopted a Title VI Non-Discrimination Policy and Plan to support federal grant eligibility. Both resolutions passed unanimously (7-0).

• Adopted Resolution 2025-43, FY 2024-25 year-end budget amendment (7-0)
• Adopted Resolution 2025-47, Title VI Non-Discrimination Policy and Plan (7-0)
• Approved consent agenda including piggyback agreements, ITB award, and change orders (unanimous voice vote)
• Approved agenda as presented (unanimous voice vote)

Parks & Recreation Advisory Board

The Parks and Recreation Advisory Board will meet to approve minutes, hear public comment, and discuss a $1,000,000 Land and Water Conservation Fund grant application for improvements to the Lincoln Recreation Corridor. Staff will also provide updates on Evans Park, parks and recreation, and cultural events. The meeting includes routine reports from board members and scheduling of future meetings.

• Discussion of 2024-2025 LWCF grant application for $1,000,000 for Lincoln Recreation Corridor improvements
• Approval of September 15, 2025 meeting minutes
• Evans Park LWCF Grant Award update
• Parks and Recreation update
• Cultural and Special Events update

Northeast CRA Board

The Mount Dora Northeast Community Redevelopment Agency Governing Board meeting scheduled for November 10, 2025, has been cancelled. No items will be discussed or decided at this meeting.

• Meeting cancelled

Library Advisory Board

The W.T. Bland Public Library Board will meet to approve the October minutes, hear public comment, and receive a presentation on Holiday 2025 programs. The board will also discuss the BookPage Magazine subscription and a review of collection items. No action items are listed.

• Approval of October 13, 2025 meeting minutes
• Presentation: Holiday 2025 Programs
• Discussion: BookPage Magazine
• Discussion: Review of Collection Items

City Council Regular Session

The Mount Dora City Council will vote on a consent agenda covering sidewalk maintenance, a forestry grant application, a police union agreement, police vehicle purchases, and an extension of the local flood emergency declaration. Public comment and council reports are also scheduled.

• Amendment 2 to piggyback agreement with American Sidewalk Management for sidewalk inspections, grinding, removal, and repairs
• Urban Forestry grant application to Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services
• Amended agreement with Florida State Lodge Fraternal Order of Police, Inc.
• Purchase of police vehicles
• Ratification of first extension of Resolution 2025-45, local state of emergency for October 26-27 flood event

The Mount Dora City Council unanimously approved the consent agenda, which included sidewalk repair agreements, a grant application for urban forestry, an amended police union agreement, police vehicle purchases, and ratification of the local state of emergency for the October flood. No other substantive decisions were made; the meeting also included presentations and public comment on flood recovery and business concerns.

• Approved agenda (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda (unanimous)
• Approved Amendment 2 to sidewalk inspection/repair agreement
• Approved urban forestry grant application submission
• Approved amended police union agreement
• Approved police vehicle purchases
• Ratified extension of Resolution 2025-45 for flood state of emergency

Code Enforcement Special Magistrate

The Mount Dora Code Enforcement Special Magistrate will hold hearings on eight new code enforcement cases and one compliance hearing. The new cases involve properties on Hackett Street, Simpson Street, Grant Avenue, Plymouth Avenue, and E 5th Avenue. The compliance hearing concerns a property on Groveland Avenue.

• New case E2025-0136: City of Mount Dora v. Gooden Corine E – 1401 Hackett Street
• New case E2025-0134: City of Mount Dora v. Mountain Homes Real Estate Inc. – 1421 Hackett Street
• New case E2025-0070: City of Mount Dora v. Mountain Homes Real Estate Inc. – 1519 N Simpson Street
• New case E2025-0147: City of Mount Dora v. Layman Gene Trustee – 1301 Grant Avenue
• Compliance hearing 2025-0110: City of Mount Dora v. Fletcher Tana F Et Al – 320 Groveland Avenue

City Council Workshop

The Mount Dora City Council will hold a special meeting to ratify Resolution 2025-45, which declares a local state of emergency due to flooding on October 26-27, 2025. The agenda includes procedural items such as a moment of silence, pledge of allegiance, roll call, and public comment, with no substantive decisions or discussions listed beyond the emergency resolution.

• Request Ratification of Resolution 2025-45, Local State of Emergency (October 26-27, 2025 Flood Event)

General

The Development Review Committee is meeting to review multiple development requests, including annexation, land use, and rezoning for the Round Lake Charter project, a site plan for La Rose Jewelry Apartment, a final plat for Parks of Mount Dora, and several as-built requests. The agenda is a review session with no formal decisions made; it is a discussion and status update meeting.

• Annexation, land use amendment, and rezoning for Round Lake Charter at 31333 Round Lake Rd. (Lake County Schools)
• Site plan for La Rose Jewelry Apartment at 124 W 4th Ave (SP25-04)
• Final plat for Parks of Mount Dora (P25-09FNLC)
• Annexation, future land use, and rezoning for SR 46 Surplus Property at 21619 SR 46 (City of Mount Dora)
• Conditional use permit for Sabatini Law Firm PA at 1601 E 1st Ave (CUP25-02)

Historic Preservation Board

The Mount Dora Historic Preservation Board will hold a public hearing to consider two Certificates of Appropriateness: a deck at 100 N Alexander and a renovation at 888 N McDonald Street. The board will also receive an update on Historic Design Guidelines from Kathleen Kauffman. The meeting includes public comment periods for both agenda items and non-agenda items.

• Certificate of Appropriateness for a deck at 100 N Alexander
• Certificate of Appropriateness for a renovation at 888 N McDonald Street
• Update on Historic Design Guidelines presented by Kathleen Kauffman
• Public participation/hearing for non-agenda items

The Mount Dora Historic Preservation Board approved two certificates of appropriateness: a deck at 100 N Alexander and a renovation at 888 N McDonald Street, both by unanimous 6-0 votes. The board also received an update on the Historic Design Guidelines from Kathleen Kauffman, funded by a grant, and scheduled its next meeting for December 10, 2025.

• Approved certificate of appropriateness for deck at 100 N Alexander (6-0)
• Approved certificate of appropriateness for renovation at 888 N McDonald Street (6-0)
• Approved minutes from September 24, 2025 meeting (6-0)

Northeast CRA Board

The Mount Dora Northeast Community Redevelopment Agency Governing Board will meet to discuss a budget update, ongoing project updates, and a report from the Northeast Officer. The agenda includes approval of minutes from August 12th and a public comment period. No formal decisions are listed; items are for discussion only.

• Budget update discussion
• Ongoing project update
• Northeast Officer update with Officer Clim Robbins
• Approval of minutes from August 12th
• Public comment period

City Council Regular Session

The Mount Dora City Council will hold a regular session to decide on several resolutions, including fireworks launches for the 2025 Light Up Mount Dora event and New Year's Eve, as well as a shared parking agreement for the Bank Parking Lot. The council will also discuss priority projects like the Donnelly Street Boardwalk and receive reports from city officials.

• Approval of shared parking agreement with Main Street Leasing for Bank Parking Lot (Golf Carts and Motorcycles)
• Adoption of Resolution No. 2025-38 for fireworks launch from Fourth Avenue Docks for 2025 Light Up Mount Dora Event
• Adoption of Resolution No. 2025-39 for fireworks launch and dock closure on December 31, 2025, for New Year's Eve Event
• Request Council Consideration of Proposed One-Way Street Realignments
• Approval of purchase with HydroCorp for backflow testing

The City Council voted 5-2 to move forward with considering one-way street realignments on Baker and Alexander Streets, following a parking workshop and public comment. The council also adopted several resolutions, including authorizing fireworks displays for Light Up Mount Dora and New Year's Eve, declaring city property surplus for potential conservation and affordable housing, and assigning the pay grade classification plan as an administrative function. All resolutions passed unanimously.

• Approved motion to consider one-way street realignment on Baker and Alexander (5-2)
• Adopted Resolution 2025-38 for fireworks at Fourth Avenue Docks for Light Up Mount Dora (7-0)
• Adopted Resolution 2025-39 for fireworks and dock closure on New Year's Eve (7-0)
• Adopted Resolution 2025-40 assigning pay grade classification plan as administrative function (7-0)
• Adopted Resolution 2025-41 declaring Thrill Hill Road property surplus (7-0)
• Authorized city manager to request Lake County consider property for conservation program (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution 2025-42 declaring four city parcels surplus for affordable housing (7-0)

Northeast CRA Board

The Northeast Community Redevelopment Agency Board will consider authorizing staff to publish notice of intent to dispose of certain CRA- and city-owned properties and invite developer proposals for redevelopment, with an eye toward affordable housing. The meeting includes public comment and action on this single item.

• Request to authorize public notice of intent to dispose of CRA- and city-owned real properties
• Invitation for proposals from qualified developers for redevelopment
• Redevelopment envisioned for affordable housing
• Action taken under Florida Statutes s. 163.380

The Northeast CRA Board voted 7-0 to authorize staff to publish public notice of intent to dispose of certain CRA- and City-owned properties and invite developer proposals for affordable housing redevelopment under Florida Statutes. The motion passed unanimously, with discussion about community needs and property use.

• Authorized staff to give public notice of intent to dispose of CRA/City properties for affordable housing redevelopment (7-0)

CRA Advisory Board

The Downtown Community Redevelopment Agency Board is meeting to consider one action item: approval of a shared parking agreement with Main Street Leasing for the Bank Parking Lot, which would allow golf carts and motorcycles to park there. The meeting includes public comment and standard procedural items.

• Request approval of Shared Parking Agreement with Main Street Leasing for Bank Parking Lot (golf carts and motorcycles)

City Council Regular Session

The Planning & Zoning Commission meeting scheduled for October 15, 2025, has been canceled. The agenda contains only cancellation notices and standard legal disclaimers, with no items for discussion or decision.

• Meeting canceled

City Council Regular Session

The Mount Dora City Council is holding a regular session with a final reading of Ordinance No. 2025-20, which amends the Land Development Code in multiple chapters. The agenda also includes a consent agenda with a fire department grant ratification and meeting minutes, plus presentations and reports on various city matters.

• Final reading of Ordinance No. 2025-20 amending Land Development Code
• Ratification of Fire Department Grant
• Approval of meeting minutes
• Parking Downtown Improvements update
• FDOT Five-Year Work Plan report

The Mount Dora City Council adopted Ordinance 2025-20, amending the Land Development Code across multiple chapters, with a 6-0 roll call vote. The council also approved the agenda and consent agenda unanimously. No other formal votes were taken; the downtown parking and one-way street proposal was discussed but deferred to the next agenda for a formal vote.

• Adopted Ordinance 2025-20 amending Land Development Code (6-0)
• Approved agenda and consent agenda (unanimous voice vote)

City Council Regular Session

The Firefighters' Pension Board will hold its quarterly meeting to review pension fund reports, including a projection study by GRS, legal updates, and paid invoices. The board will also designate a chairperson. No major policy decisions are on the agenda.

• Quarterly report and budget review by John Thinnes
• GRS projection study findings presented by Jeffrey Amrose
• Designation of chairperson
• Invoices paid totaling $19,758.93, including $8,294.00 to GRS and $6,000.00 to Mariner
• Informational reports from Galliard and Principal Financial

Police Officers' Pension & Retirement

The Mount Dora Police Officers’ Pension Fund Board of Trustees will meet to review quarterly reports, budget updates, and legal reports. The board will also discuss a GRS projection study and approve minutes from prior meetings. No policy decisions are scheduled.

• Quarterly report and budget update presented by John Thinnes
• GRS projection study discussed by Jeff Amrose
• Legal updates provided by Pedro Herrera
• Invoices paid totaling $18,211.50, including $7,274.00 to GRS and $6,000.00 to Mariner

General

The Development Review Committee is holding a non-voting meeting to review 10 development-related requests, including final plats, minor deviations, conditional use permits, as-built drawings, an annexation with land use amendment and rezoning, a replat, and a preliminary plat. No formal decisions will be made at this meeting.

• Final plat for Mount Dora Groves South (Taylor Morrison)
• Conditional use permit for 1601 E. 1st Ave (Sabatini Law Firm)
• Annexation, land use amendment, and rezoning for Round Lake Charter at 31333 Round Lake Road (Lake County Schools)
• Preliminary plat for Villages of Loch Leven at 18740 SR 44 (Park Square Homes)
• Minor deviation for One Oak MD Groves at 2911 JW Simpson Way

Historic Preservation Board

The Mount Dora Historic Preservation Board will hold a public meeting to consider four applications for modifications to historic properties, including window and door changes, a porch addition, and a garage conversion. The board will also receive a presentation on updates to the Mount Dora Historic Guidelines. Public comment is invited for items not on the agenda and for each application.

• 906 N Helen Street – window and door modifications
• 340 W 9th Avenue – window and door modifications
• 1027 N McDonald – porch addition to detached garage
• 888 N McDonald – converting garage to living area
• Presentation on update to Mount Dora Historic Guidelines

The Mount Dora Historic Preservation Board approved three Certificates of Appropriateness for property changes and tabled a fourth. The board also discussed an update to the Mount Dora Historic Guidelines, but no action was taken on that item.

• Approved COA for 906 Helen St window/door/landscaping changes (4-1)
• Approved COA for 340 W 9th Ave window and door modifications (5-0)
• Approved COA for 1027 N McDonald porch addition to detached garage (5-0)
• Tabled COA for 888 N McDonald garage-to-living-area conversion (5-0)

Public Arts Commission

The Public Arts Commission is meeting to approve minutes, hear public comment, and take action on the Edgerton Fountain Wall Mural. The agenda also includes staff updates and reports from commission members. Most items are routine, with the mural decision being the only action item.

• Action item: Edgerton Fountain Wall Mural
• Approval of July 22, 2025 meeting minutes
• Public comment period
• Staff update
• Future meeting date: November 25, 2025

Firefighters' Pension & Retirement

The Firefighters’ Pension Board will hold its quarterly meeting to receive updates on pension reports, legal matters, and a projection study. The board will also review minutes from the June 2025 meeting and hear public comments. No formal decisions are listed on this procedural agenda.

• June 2025 meeting minutes reviewed
• Quarterly reports and budget updates presented by John Thinnes
• Legal updates provided by Pedro Herrera, Sugarman, Susskind, Braswell & Herrera, P.A.
• GRS projection study findings presented by Jeffrey Amrose
• Paid invoices totaling $19,758.93 listed, including $8,294.00 to GRS and $6,000.00 to Mariner

The September 19, 2025 meeting of the Mount Dora Firefighters' Pension & Retirement Board was canceled due to lack of quorum and rescheduled for September 30, 2025. No substantive decisions were made. The minutes list agenda items and paid invoices but no actions were taken.

• Meeting canceled due to lack of quorum and rescheduled to September 30, 2025

Police Officers' Pension & Retirement

The Mount Dora Police Officers’ Pension Fund Board of Trustees will meet to discuss quarterly reports, budget updates, legal matters, and a cost-of-living adjustment study. The board will also review paid invoices totaling $17,699.43 and monthly activity reports from Principal Financial.

• Quarterly reports and budget updates from John Thinnes
• Legal reports and updates from Pedro Herrera, Sugarman, Susskind, Braswell & Herrera, P.A.
• Cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) study by Jeffrey Amrose, GRS
• Travelers Insurance increase quote
• Paid invoices totaling $17,699.43 (Galliard, GRS, Mariner, Salem Trust, Sugarman, Susskind)

The September 19, 2025 Police Officers' Pension & Retirement Board meeting was canceled due to lack of quorum and rescheduled for September 30, 2025. No substantive decisions were made; the agenda items were not acted upon.

• Meeting canceled due to lack of quorum
• Rescheduled to September 30, 2025

General Employees' Pension & Retirement

The General Pension Board of Mount Dora will meet to appoint trustees for expiring terms, review quarterly reports and discuss investment allocation targets, including real estate and domestic equity index suitability. The board will also approve payment of invoices totaling $19,075.68 and handle routine items like approving minutes and absences.

• Appoint trustees for expiring terms
• Discussion of allocation targets and ranges, suitability of real estate investments and domestic equity index
• Payment of invoices totaling $19,075.68, including $6,000 to Mariner and $4,254 to GRS
• Approval of absence of Steve Wilbanks
• Periodic distributions to Joann Newsome and Sandra Cortinas

The General Employees' Pension Board approved a 4-year term extension for Steven Wilbanks, adopted the Mariner Investment Policy Statement, and authorized Salem Trust to buy and sell investments. The board also approved paid invoices totaling $19,075.68 and periodic distributions for two individuals. All votes were unanimous.

• Approved June 20, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved Steven Wilbanks 4-year term extension starting Nov 2025 (unanimous)
• Approved advisement of Mariner Policy Statement (unanimous)
• Approved letter to Salem Trust to buy/sell investments (unanimous)
• Approved paid invoices totaling $19,075.68 (unanimous)
• Approved absence of Steve Wilbanks (unanimous)
• Approved periodic distribution for Joann Newsome (unanimous)
• Approved periodic distribution for Sandra Cortinas (unanimous)

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Planning & Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing on a site plan application (SP24-03) for small bay warehouses at 1649 Lincoln Avenue, submitted by G3 Sky, LLC. The meeting also includes approval of minutes, public comment, and scheduling of the next meeting. No other substantive items are on the agenda.

• Site plan review for Small Bay Warehouses at 1649 Lincoln Avenue (Project No. SP24-03)
• Owner: G3 Sky, LLC; Applicant: Metro Architecture Partnership, Inc.
• Public hearing for non-agenda items
• Approval of minutes from August 20, 2025

The commission approved the site plan for the Small Bay Warehouses project at 1649 Lincoln Avenue, with staff conditions and a requirement that landscaping be installed within six months of decommissioning the OnSyte septic system. A prior motion to include landscaping within 30 days was withdrawn after the city attorney noted conditions could not be added to the developer's agreement. The meeting also included discussion on accessory dwelling units and vacant land availability.

• Approved site plan SP24-03 for Small Bay Warehouses at 1649 Lincoln Ave with staff conditions and landscaping within 6 months of OnSyte decommissioning
• Approved minutes from August 20, 2025 (5-0)
• Adjourned meeting at 10:45 AM (5-0)

City Council Regular Session

The Mount Dora City Council will hold public hearings to adopt the final millage rate, the final budget, and an updated master fee schedule. They will also consider historic markers for two properties, a first reading of a land development code amendment, and several consent agenda items including a $611,526 purchase order for water meters.

• Resolution 2025-22: final millage rate
• Resolution 2025-23: final budget
• Resolution 2025-33: updated master fee schedule
• Purchase order $611,526 with Ferguson Water Works for potable and reclaimed meters
• Historic markers for 930 N. Donnelly St. and 650 N. Donnelly St.

The City Council adopted the final millage rate of 6.3000 mills (a 4.09% increase over the rolled-back rate) and the $197,727,696 final budget for fiscal year 2025-26. The council also approved the updated master fee schedule, two historic markers, and a first reading of a land development code amendment. The city manager's salary was increased to $201,300.

• Adopted final millage rate of 6.3000 mills for FY 2025-26 (6-1, Homich no)
• Adopted $197,727,696 final budget for FY 2025-26 (7-0)
• Authorized city manager and mayor to execute budget adoption documents (7-0)
• Approved updated master fee schedule (7-0)
• Approved historic marker for 930 N. Donnelly Street (7-0)
• Approved historic marker for 650 N. Donnelly Street (7-0)
• Approved first reading of Ordinance 2025-20 amending land development code (7-0)
• Increased city manager's salary to $201,300 (6-1, Homich no)

CRA Board

The Downtown Community Redevelopment Agency Board will meet to consider a master services agreement with BEEFREE (operating as Freebee) for parking shuttle transportation services. The board will also hold a public comment period before adjourning.

• Request Approval of Master Services Agreement with BEEFREE (Freebee) for Parking Shuttle Transportation Services

The CRA Board approved a Master Services Agreement amendment with BEEFREE (Freebee) for parking shuttle services, extending the service for an additional two-year term. The motion passed 7-0 and includes maintaining the termination-for-convenience clause, directing staff to return with requested data, evaluating vehicle advertising options, and scheduling a post-peak season performance review. The board also discussed expansion via an FDOT grant and requested quarterly reports.

• Approved Master Services Agreement amendment with BEEFREE/Freebee for parking shuttle services (7-0)
• Maintained termination-for-convenience clause in the agreement
• Directed staff to provide zip code breakdown and app vs. wave-down usage data
• Directed staff to evaluate vehicle advertising options
• Scheduled a post-peak season performance review

Parks & Recreation Advisory Board

The Parks and Recreation Advisory Board will meet to approve minutes, hear a presentation on the Tremain Street Greenway landscape maintenance program, and discuss the Parks & Recreation Master Plan 5-year update. Staff will provide updates on the FY 25-26 budget, projects, and cultural events. The meeting is largely informational with no action items listed.

• Tremain Street Greenway Landscape Island Maintenance Program presentation
• Parks & Recreation Master Plan - 5 Year Plan Update discussion
• FY 25-26 Budget Update
• Approval of May 27 and July 24, 2025 meeting minutes

City Council Workshop

The Mount Dora City Council will hold a workshop meeting to consider adopting Resolution No. 2025-17, which sets the final fire assessment rate. The meeting includes standard procedural items such as a roll call, public comment, and a moment of silence.

• Request Adoption of Resolution No. 2025-17, Final Fire Assessment Rate

City Council Workshop

This is a work session agenda with one discussion item: a parking workshop. The council will also review upcoming meeting dates, including a special meeting on September 11 to hold public hearings on adopting a fire assessment rate resolution. No votes are scheduled at this workshop.

• Parking workshop discussion
• Special meeting Sept. 11 for public hearings on fire assessment rate resolution
• Regular sessions scheduled for Sept. 16, Oct. 7, and Oct. 21

CRA Board

The Downtown Community Redevelopment Agency Board will hold a public hearing to consider adopting Resolution No. 2025-18, which sets the agency's budget for fiscal year 2025-2026. The agenda includes public comment and other business, but the budget adoption is the only substantive item listed.

• Public hearing on Resolution No. 2025-18, CRA FY 2025-2026 Budget

The CRA Board unanimously adopted Resolution No. 2025-18, approving the Northeast CRA Fiscal Year 2025-2026 budget of $34,082,505, which includes carry-forward money, new revenue, and city and county contributions. The budget allocates over $1 million for downtown parking improvements. No public comment was received, and the meeting adjourned shortly after the vote.

• Adopted Resolution No. 2025-18, CRA FY 2025-26 budget of $34,082,505 (6-0)

Northeast CRA Board

The Mount Dora Northeast Community Redevelopment Agency Board is meeting to consider adopting Resolution No. 2025-19, which sets the agency's fiscal year 2025-2026 budget. The agenda includes a public hearing on this resolution, along with routine items like call to order, roll call, and public comment. No other substantive business is listed.

• Public hearing and possible adoption of Resolution No. 2025-19, Northeast CRA Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Budget

The Northeast CRA Board unanimously adopted Resolution No. 2025-19, approving the Fiscal Year 2025-2026 budget. The budget includes drawdown of debt proceeds for a resource and rec center and additional revenue from the expansion area. The motion passed with a 6-0 roll call vote.

• Adopted Resolution 2025-19, FY 2025-26 budget (6-0)

City Council Workshop

The Mount Dora City Council will hold a workshop to consider adopting Resolution No. 2025-20, setting the tentative millage rate, and Resolution No. 2025-21, approving the tentative budget for fiscal year 2025-2026. These are public hearings, meaning residents can comment before the council votes. The meeting is otherwise procedural, with no other substantive items listed.

• Resolution No. 2025-20: Tentative millage rate
• Resolution No. 2025-21: Tentative budget for FY 2025-2026
• Public comment period before hearings

The Mount Dora City Council adopted Resolution 2025-20 setting a tentative millage rate of 6.3000 mills for FY 2025-26, which is 4.09% above the rolled-back rate and will generate an additional $510,351 in General Fund revenue. The council also adopted Resolution 2025-21 approving the tentative budget of $139,806,329.11, a decrease from the previous year. Both resolutions passed, with the millage rate passing 5-1 (Mayor Homich dissenting) and the budget passing 6-0. A final budget hearing is scheduled for September 16, 2025.

• Adopted Resolution 2025-20, tentative millage rate of 6.3000 mills (5-1)
• Adopted Resolution 2025-21, tentative FY 2025-26 budget of $139,806,329.11 (6-0)
• Scheduled final budget public hearing for September 16, 2025, at 6:00 p.m.

City Council Regular Session

The Mount Dora City Council will hold a regular session with action items including approval of appraisal service contracts and public hearings on an ordinance amending the Land Development Code for parking lots exempt district and a resolution adjusting electric base rates and power cost charges. The agenda also includes a proclamation, reports, and updates on upcoming meetings.

• Approval of contracts for appraisal services for land and real property (RFQ# 24-CM-018)
• Final reading and adoption of Ordinance 2025-11 amending Land Development Code for parking lots exempt district
• Adoption of Resolution No. 2025-35 adjusting electric base rate and power cost charge
• Proclamation recognizing 100th anniversary of First National Bank of Mount Dora
• Fourth Amendment to Mount Dora JPA (expires February 22, 2026)

The Mount Dora City Council unanimously approved contracts for appraisal services, adopted Ordinance 2025-11 amending the Land Development Code for a Parking Lots Exempt District, and adopted Resolution 2025-35 adjusting electric base rates and power cost charges. The council also directed staff to meet with county staff to prepare for a workshop on the Joint Planning Agreement.

• Approved contracts for appraisal services under RFQ# 24-CM-018 (unanimous)
• Adopted Ordinance 2025-11 amending Land Development Code for Parking Lots Exempt District (6-0)
• Adopted Resolution 2025-35 adjusting electric base rate and power cost charge (6-0)
• Directed city manager and attorney to meet with county staff on Joint Planning Agreement

CRA Board

The Downtown Community Redevelopment Agency Board will meet to consider and potentially approve contracts for appraisal services related to land and real property, as outlined in RFQ# 24-CM-018. The meeting includes standard procedural items such as a call to order, roll call, and public comment.

• Request Approval of Contracts for Appraisal Services - Land and Real Property for RFQ# 24-CM-018

The CRA Board unanimously approved contracts for appraisal services for land and real property under RFQ# 24-CM-018. The contracts will provide appraisals on an as-needed basis through task authorizations issued by the City. No public comment was made on the item.

• Approved contracts for appraisal services under RFQ# 24-CM-018 (unanimous voice vote)

Northeast CRA Board

The Mount Dora Northeast Community Redevelopment Agency Board will consider approving contracts for appraisal services for land and real property under RFQ# 24-CM-018. This is the only action item on the agenda, alongside standard procedural items like call to order, roll call, and public comment.

• Request approval of contracts for appraisal services for land and real property (RFQ# 24-CM-018)

The Northeast CRA Board unanimously approved contracts for appraisal services for land and real property under RFQ# 24-CM-018. The contracts will be used on an as-needed basis with task authorizations from the city. No public comment was made, and the meeting adjourned shortly after.

• Approved appraisal service contracts under RFQ# 24-CM-018 (unanimous)

Code Enforcement Special Magistrate

The Mount Dora Code Enforcement Special Magistrate will hold hearings on 18 code enforcement cases, including 11 new building cases and 6 compliance hearings, plus one administrative business item. The meeting is quasi-judicial; the City Council may be present but will not make decisions. The next special hearing is scheduled for October 30, 2025.

• 11 new building cases, including properties on N Clayton St, E 11th Ave, E 1st Ave, Dorset Dr, Old Hwy 441, US Hwy 441, Grant Ave, N Simpson St, Stafford Springs Blvd, Plymouth Ave, and Groveland Rd
• 6 compliance hearings, including 1114 Grant Ave, 152 E 3rd Ave, 17080 US Hwy 441, 1516 Crestview Dr, 1450 Hilltop, and 2731 Old US Hwy 441
• 1 administrative business item: E2020-0374 City of Mount Dora v. Lifecolor LLC at 152 E 3rd Ave
• Next special hearing scheduled for October 30, 2025 at 10:00 AM

General

The Development Review Committee is not holding a formal meeting on August 27, 2025, but its agenda lists three items for consideration: two requests for as-built records and one conditional use permit application. No decisions will be made by the City Council at this meeting.

• As-built records request for 1524 N Donnelly St; owner G3 MD LLC; engineer Halff; surveyor Freeland Clinkscales & Assoc. Inc.
• Conditional use permit (CUP25-01) for Waterman Early Learning Academy/Waterman Christian Academy at 1303 Limit Avenue; owner Florida Building Material Alliance, Inc.
• As-built drawings request for Lake Saunders Reserve (water & wastewater, JPA utility review) west of Bay Avenue; owner Lake Sumter Commercial LLC; engineer Madden, Moorehead & Stokes LLC

Historic Preservation Board

The Mount Dora Historic Preservation Board will hold a public hearing on three Certificate of Appropriateness applications: a new roof at 825 E. 9th Ave, new construction on N. Clayton St., and a porch renovation at 308 N. Tremain St. The board will also discuss the COA Approval Chart and approve minutes from the July 30 meeting.

• 825 E. 9th Ave: new roof (shingles to metal)
• N. Clayton St.: new construction
• 308 N. Tremain St.: renovation of open porch, 1st floor, Dutch Lap Wood
• Discussion on COA Approval Chart
• Approval of minutes from July 30, 2025

City Council Workshop

The Mount Dora City Council is holding a final budget workshop to discuss the overall budget. This is a discussion item, not a final vote. Upcoming meetings include public hearings on tentative budgets, millage rate, and fire assessment rates.

• Final budget workshop for overall budget
• Upcoming public hearing on tentative budgets and proposed millage rate (Sept 3)
• Upcoming public hearing on fire assessment rate resolution (Sept 11)
• Upcoming workshop on parking (Sept 8)

The City Council held a final budget workshop to review the proposed Fiscal Year 2025-26 budget totaling $135,080,988, a 12.5% decrease from the prior year. The General Fund is balanced at $33,920,161 with a proposed millage rate of 6.3 mills. Staff proposed adding 13.5 full-time equivalent positions, including three School Resource Officers and seven Northeast CRA Resource Center roles. No formal votes were taken; the workshop was for discussion only, with public hearings scheduled for September 3 and September 16.

• Reviewed proposed FY2025-26 total budget of $135,080,988 (12.5% decrease)
• Reviewed balanced General Fund of $33,920,161 (5.6% increase)
• Reviewed proposed millage rate of 6.3 mills
• Discussed adding 13.5 full-time equivalent positions
• Discussed Capital Improvements Program totaling $17,392,500
• Discussed Electric CIP of $867,500, Water/Wastewater CIP of $5,987,000, Stormwater CIP of $1,476,700
• Scheduled public hearings for September 3 and September 16, 2025

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Mount Dora Planning & Zoning Commission will meet on August 20, 2025, to consider a variance request for a life estate property at 410 N Tremain Street and receive a staff update on stormwater planning processes. The meeting will also include routine approval of prior minutes and public comment.

• Variance request for Sara T Rhodes Life Estate at 410 N Tremain Street (Project No. VAR25-01)
• Stormwater presentation by Public Works staff

The Mount Dora Planning and Zoning Commission voted 7-0 to table a variance request (VAR25-01) for a property at 410 N Tremain Street, after discussion about setbacks and garage size. The board asked for an accurate rendering showing 5-foot setbacks and a single-story garage before reconsidering. The commission also approved minutes from June 18 and July 16, 2025, and heard a presentation on planning processes.

• Approved June 18, 2025 meeting minutes (7-0)
• Approved July 16, 2025 meeting minutes with an edit (7-0)
• Tabled variance request VAR25-01 for 410 N Tremain Street (7-0)

City Council Regular Session

The Mount Dora City Council will hold public hearings and vote on several annexation, land use, and zoning ordinances, including final readings for the Hillside Development (KB Home) and Lindsley Paving properties, and a first reading for the Lochside Development (Taylor Morrison). The council will also consider consent items such as school resource officer agreements, towing contracts, and a design services task authorization for the Pine Avenue drainage project. Discussion items include the Joint Planning Area and the city manager evaluation process.

• Final reading: Ordinance 2025-12 annexation of 19.96 acres for KB Home's Hillside Development
• Final reading: Ordinance 2025-13 small-scale future land use map amendment for Hillside
• Final reading: Ordinance 2025-14 zoning change for Hillside
• Final reading: Ordinances 2025-15, 2025-16, 2025-17 for Lindsley Paving (6.41 acres) annexation, land use, and zoning
• First reading: Ordinance 2025-21 annexation of 143.26 acres for Taylor Morrison's Lochside Development

The Mount Dora City Council approved the first reading of an ordinance to annex the 143.26-acre Lochside development by Taylor Morrison, which will add 158 single-family lots. The council also adopted final readings for several annexations, land use changes, and rezoning for the KB Home Hillside and Lindsley Paving properties, all by unanimous 7-0 votes. Additionally, the council approved a task authorization for Pine Avenue drainage design and a grant allocation for the police department's Internet Crimes Against Children efforts. The council agreed to seek a 90-day extension of the Joint Planning Area agreement with Lake County to renegotiate terms.

• Approved first reading of Ordinance 2025-21, annexing 143.26 acres for Lochside development (7-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 2025-12, annexing 19.96 acres for KB Home Hillside development (7-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 2025-13, changing future land use for Hillside development (7-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 2025-14, rezoning Hillside property from County PUD to City PUD (7-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 2025-15, annexing 6.41 acres for Lindsley Paving (7-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 2025-16, changing future land use for Lindsley Paving (7-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 2025-17, rezoning Lindsley Paving from County LM to City WP-1 (7-0)
• Approved task authorization with Kimley-Horn for Pine Avenue drainage design (unanimous)

Police Officers' Pension & Retirement

The Mount Dora Police Officers' Pension Fund Board of Trustees is meeting to consider approving an actuary cost study prepared by GRS. The agenda includes public comment and this single new business item, followed by adjournment.

• Actuary Cost Study Approval; GRS

Northeast CRA Board

The Mount Dora Northeast Community Redevelopment Agency Advisory Committee will meet to discuss a budget update, ongoing project updates, and a report from Officer Clim Robbins. The meeting includes public comment and approval of the previous minutes. No formal City Council decisions will be made.

• Budget update discussion
• Ongoing project update
• Northeast Officer update with Officer Clim Robbins
• Approval of minutes from July 8, 2025
• Public comment period

The Northeast Community Redevelopment Committee approved its 2025-26 budget with a 4-0 vote. The budget is balanced with a net difference of $20,151, reflecting a minor reduction in debt, increased carryover, and decreased costs. The committee also approved the amended July 8, 2025 meeting minutes with a 4-0 vote.

• Approved 2025-26 budget (4-0)
• Approved amended July 8, 2025 meeting minutes (4-0)

Library Advisory Board

The W.T. Bland Public Library Advisory Board is meeting to discuss routine business, including approving June minutes, hearing public comment, and receiving the Library Director's report. The board will also review the Lake County Library System's circulation and registration policy and collection items. No major decisions or public hearings are scheduled.

• Approval of June 9, 2025 meeting minutes
• Presentation of LCLS June statistics
• Discussion of LCC-8 Lake County Library System Circulation & Registration Policy
• Review of collection items

City Council Regular Session

The Mount Dora City Council will hold first readings on ordinances to annex and rezone land for the Hillside Development by KB Home Orlando, LLC (19.96 acres) and property owned by Lindsley Paving Company, Inc. (6.41 acres). The council will also vote on a Vision Zero Safety Action Plan, a code compliance lien reduction for The Palms of Mount Dora Condominium Association, and several grant applications. The agenda includes routine items like meeting minutes and reports.

• First reading of Ordinance 2025-12: Annexation of 19.96 acres for KB Home Orlando, LLC (Hillside Development)
• First reading of Ordinance 2025-13: Small-scale Future Land Use Map Amendment for KB Home Orlando, LLC
• First reading of Ordinance 2025-14: Zoning change for KB Home Orlando, LLC
• First reading of Ordinance 2025-15: Annexation of 6.41 acres for Lindsley Paving Company, Inc.
• Resolution 2025-32: Adoption of Mount Dora Vision Zero Safety Action Plan

Historic Preservation Board

The Mount Dora Historic Preservation Board will meet to consider Certificate of Appropriateness applications for three properties. The agenda includes a roof renovation at 1029 E. 5th Avenue, a patio renovation at 625 N. Tremain St., and a window-to-door restoration at 102 N. Clayton St. The board will also approve minutes from the June 25, 2025 meeting.

• COA for Roof Renovation at 1029 E. 5th Avenue
• COA for Patio Renovation at 625 N. Tremain St.
• Window to Door Restoration at 102 N. Clayton St.
• Approval of June 25, 2025 meeting minutes

The Mount Dora Historic Preservation Board approved all three Certificate of Appropriateness applications on the agenda, each by a 5-0 vote. The board also discussed economic hardship provisions and code enforcement, with staff to provide draft guidelines in the future.

• Approved COA for roof renovation at 1029 E. 5th Avenue (5-0)
• Approved COA for patio renovation at 625 N. Tremain St (5-0)
• Approved COA for window-to-door restoration at 102 N. Clayton Street (5-0)

General

The Development Review Committee is holding a meeting with no formal decisions scheduled. They will discuss a new business request for the Cottage Way Townhomes project and two requests for as-built drawings for Mavis-Mt. Dora and Foothills of Mount Dora Phase 4-2A&2B. No votes or final actions are expected.

• Cottage Way Townhomes (SP25-06) at SE Corner of South Grandview Street/Liberty Avenue, applicant Bungalows Mount Dora, LLC
• As-built drawings for Mavis-Mt. Dora at 6543 N. Orange Blossom Trail, owner Mavis Tire Supply, LLC
• As-built drawings for Foothills of Mount Dora Phase 4-2A&2B (Stoneybrook Hills) on Stoneybrook Hills Parkway, owner Pulte Home Company, LLC

Parks & Recreation Advisory Board

The Parks and Recreation Advisory Board is meeting to discuss routine business including approval of minutes, public comment, and updates from city staff. Key discussion items include Donnelly Park and the Parks & Recreation Master Plan 5-Year Plan Update, as well as the FY 25-26 budget and project updates. No specific action items, resolutions, or ordinances are listed on the agenda.

• Discussion of Donnelly Park
• Parks & Recreation Master Plan - 5 Year Plan Update
• FY 25-26 Budget Update
• Project Update
• Parks and Recreation Update

Public Arts Commission

The Public Arts Commission will consider two action items: the Noblewins Art Seating project and approval to purchase an Art Walk sculpture. They will also discuss a mural for the Sunset Park restroom exterior wall. The meeting includes routine items like minutes approval, public comment, and staff updates.

• Action item: Noblewins Art Seating
• Action item: Approval to purchase Art Walk Sculpture
• Discussion: Sunset Park Restroom Exterior Wall Mural
• Approval of May 27, 2025 meeting minutes
• Future meetings: Sept 23 and Nov 25, 2025

City Council Budget Workshop

The Mount Dora City Council is holding a budget workshop to discuss governmental funds and internal services. This is a discussion item, not a final decision, and the agenda contains no other substantive business. Upcoming meeting dates are listed, including a final budget workshop on August 25, 2025.

• Discussion of governmental funds and internal services
• Final budget workshop scheduled for August 25, 2025, 6:00 p.m.
• Regular sessions scheduled for August 5, August 19, and September 2, 2025

City Council Regular Session

The Mount Dora Planning & Zoning Commission will hold a regular session to consider several land-use requests, including a variance, future land use amendments, rezonings, and a site plan extension. The agenda includes two major Smith Avenue projects: a Lindsley Paving Company request for a land use amendment and rezoning, and a KB Home Orlando request for a land use amendment and rezoning (County PUD) for the Hillside at Mount Dora project. The commission will also discuss a JPA Agreement and hold a public hearing for non-agenda items.

• Variance request for 410 N Tremain Street (Project VAR25-01)
• Future Land Use Amendment for 2100 Smith Avenue by Lindsley Paving (FLUM25-02)
• Rezoning request for 2100 Smith Avenue by Lindsley Paving (Z25-01)
• Future Land Use Amendment for 2329 Smith Avenue by KB Home Orlando (FLUM25-01)
• Rezoning (County PUD) for 2329 Smith Avenue by KB Home Orlando (PUD25-01)

The Planning and Zoning Commission voted unanimously to forward recommendations of approval to City Council for a future land use amendment and rezoning at 2100 Smith Avenue, and for a future land use amendment and rezoning at 2329 Smith Avenue (Hillside at Mount Dora), all subject to annexation and other conditions. The commission also tabled a variance request for 410 N Tremain Street, approved a one-year site plan extension for Townplace Suites, and forwarded a list of concerns regarding the Lake County JPA agreement to City Council.

• Tabled variance request for 410 N Tremain Street (7-0)
• Approved recommendation for FLUM amendment at 2100 Smith Avenue (7-0)
• Approved recommendation for rezoning at 2100 Smith Avenue (7-0)
• Approved recommendation for FLUM amendment at 2329 Smith Avenue (7-0)
• Approved recommendation for rezoning at 2329 Smith Avenue (7-0)
• Approved one-year site plan extension for Townplace Suites (7-0)
• Forwarded JPA concerns to City Council (7-0)

City Council Regular Session

The Mount Dora City Council will consider adopting the maximum millage rate for the FY 2025-2026 budget and a budget amendment, along with approving contracts for advanced metering infrastructure and a Florida Municipal Power Agency agreement. The agenda also includes a library services interlocal agreement amendment and board appointments. The meeting includes public comment and reports from city officials.

• Resolution No. 2025-16: Approving maximum millage rate for FY 2025-2026 budget
• Resolution 2025-31: Approving budget amendment
• Contract with Core and Main LP for Advanced Metering Infrastructure
• Agreement letter with Florida Municipal Power Agency (FMPA)
• Fourth Amendment to Interlocal Agreement with Lake County for Library Services

Northeast CRA Board

The Mount Dora Northeast Community Redevelopment Agency Governing Board will convene at City Hall to review a budget overview, receive a Witherspoon Lodge update, and hear from Officer Clim Robbins. No formal decisions are scheduled.

The Northeast CRA Board approved the amended March 11, 2025 meeting minutes with a 4-0 vote after correcting a typo. The board discussed the proposed budget, including sidewalk repair funding, the digital scoreboard at Frank Brown Park, and the mileage rate remaining at 6.3. No other formal decisions were made; items like the Witherspoon Lodge appraisal and police update were informational only.

• Approved amended March 11, 2025 meeting minutes (4-0)
• Discussed proposed budget; mileage rate remains at 6.3
• Noted City Council support for digital scoreboard at Frank Brown Park
• Discussed sidewalk repair budget and potential lawsuits
• Heard Witherspoon Lodge appraisal of $50,000
• No police update provided; Officer Robbins to prepare statistics report

City Council Workshop

The Mount Dora City Council will hold a workshop to discuss capital outlay, the Capital Improvement Plan (CIP), and enterprise funds. No formal decisions are listed on this agenda; it is primarily informational.

The City Council held a budget workshop to review capital outlay, CIP, and enterprise funds for the upcoming fiscal year. No formal decisions or votes were made; the meeting was for discussion only. Key topics included police and fire vehicle purchases, sidewalk funding, and balanced enterprise fund budgets.

• No formal decisions or votes taken during budget workshop
• Discussed adding Meridian barriers (8 to 24) with state grant covering half the cost
• Reviewed replacement of four police vehicles without fleet expansion
• Discussed Fire Department request for Ford F-250 incident command vehicle
• Considered $40,000 pressure washing equipment purchase to save on contracted services
• Reviewed $600,000 annual sidewalk program for ADA compliance
• Allocated funds for engineering and design of Simpson Farmhouse Expansion
• Reviewed balanced Electric, Water/Wastewater, Sanitation, and Stormwater funds

City Council Regular Session

The Mount Dora City Council will consider two action items: authorizing the mayor to sign a federally-funded subaward and grant agreement for the Donnelly Street Stabilization and Erosion Control Phase II project, and approving a contract with Orlando City Soccer for the annual tourism campaign. The agenda also includes a presentation of Donnelly Park site concept plans and various park sites, plus a proclamation for Parks and Recreation Month. Public comment and consent agenda approval are scheduled.

• Authorization for mayor to sign federally-funded subaward and grant agreement for Donnelly Street Stabilization, Erosion Control Phase II
• Approval of contract with Orlando City Soccer for annual tourism campaign
• Presentation of Donnelly Park site concept plans and various park sites
• Proclamation for Parks and Recreation Month
• Approval of meeting minutes

The Mount Dora City Council authorized the mayor to sign a federally funded grant agreement for the Donnelly Street Stabilization and Erosion Control Phase II project, and approved a contract with Orlando City Soccer for the 2024-25 tourism campaign. Both motions passed unanimously. The council also heard presentations on Donnelly Park renovation concepts and discussed various reports.

• Authorized mayor to sign FDEM grant agreement for Donnelly Street Stabilization Phase II (7-0)
• Approved contract with Orlando City Soccer for annual tourism campaign (7-0)
• Approved agenda and consent agenda (unanimous voice vote)
• Consensus to re-appoint Councilmember Rolfson as voting delegate to Florida League of Cities meeting

Code Enforcement Special Magistrate

The Mount Dora Code Enforcement Special Magistrate will hear seven new code violation cases involving trees, building permits, and property maintenance, and will consider ratifying fines in five older cases. The meeting is a quasi-judicial proceeding where staff and respondents are sworn in before hearings.

• Tree violation at 1450 Hilltop Drive (Kiley)
• Building permit violations: Red Moon Café (325 S. Highland St), Lawhorn (5213 Greenheart Ave), Cornerstone Corp (18910 US Hwy 441)
• Sign code violation: Crown Point Partnership (17080 US Hwy 441)
• Property maintenance violations: Elling (1516 Crestview Dr), Moore Properties (2731 Old Hwy 441)
• Fine ratifications: Prince Minerals, Lifescolor LLC (2 cases), Cay Partners, Kiley

The Special Magistrate heard 11 code enforcement cases, issuing compliance orders with fines for unsafe structures, debris, and pool hazards, and imposing liens for accumulated fines. One case was stayed pending an agreement, and several properties were found in compliance with reduced fines.

• Stayed case against Bungalows Mount Dora (650 Liberty Ave) pending agreement
• Ordered Potter Tarrant A. to obtain building and roofing permits by July 16 and July 30, 2025, with $250/day fines for non-compliance
• Ordered Willie Ralph Manning to remove dead trees by July 16, 2025, with $25/day fines
• Ordered Patricia Kiley & James L. Carlton to secure pool with fencing, with fines up to $250/day
• Imposed $20,200 lien on Moore Properties Corp. for compliance as of Jan 15, 2025
• Imposed $39,900 lien on Mount Dora Investors LLC, continuing to accrue at $100/day
• Reduced Green Tree Apartments fines to $10,391.66 and imposed lien
• Imposed $2,467.48 lien on Lakeside Inn Corp. for compliance

Historic Preservation Board

The Mount Dora Historic Preservation Board will hold public hearings on three new business items: a Certificate of Appropriateness for windows, doors, and siding at 110 N. Clayton Street; a mural application at 530 N Donnelly Street; and a historic site designation request for 650 N. Donnelly Street. The board will also discuss the Simpson Farmhouse update, a letter of support for an Education Hall window grant, and a historic ordinance overview. The meeting includes approval of minutes from April and May 2025.

• COA for windows, doors, and siding at 110 N. Clayton Street
• Mural application at 530 N Donnelly Street
• Historic site designation for 650 N. Donnelly Street
• Simpson Farmhouse update
• Letter of support for Education Hall window grant

The Mount Dora Historic Preservation Board approved all three Certificate of Appropriateness applications: windows/doors/siding at 110 N. Clayton St., a mural at 530 N. Donnelly St., and a historic site designation for the 19th-century church at 650 N. Donnelly St. The board also provided a letter of support for a window grant and discussed ordinance changes, but no other formal decisions were made.

• Approved COA for 110 N. Clayton St. (windows, doors, siding) (5-0)
• Recommended approval of mural application at 530 N. Donnelly St. (5-0)
• Approved historic site designation for 650 N. Donnelly St. (5-0)
• Approved letter of support for Education Hall Window Grant (5-0)
• Approved minutes from May 28 and April 30, 2025 (5-0)

General

The Mount Dora Development Review Committee will review several land-use and annexation requests, including as-built drawings, voluntary annexations, future land use amendments, and rezoning proposals. No formal decisions will be made at this meeting, which is considered a City Council meeting under Florida Statutes but will not result in Council action.

• Request for As-Built Drawings for Yardly (Mount Dora Groves) at 2700 Bergomot Way
• Request for Voluntary Annexation of 2329 Robie Avenue by KB Home Orlando LLC
• Request for Small Future Land Use Amendment for Hillside at Mount Dora (2329 Robie Avenue)
• Request for PUD for Hillside at Mount Dora (2329 Robie Avenue)
• Request for Rezoning of 2100 Smith Avenue (Project No. 25-01) by Lindsley Paving Company

Firefighters' Pension & Retirement

The Mount Dora Firefighters' Pension Board will hold its quarterly meeting to review pension fund reports, hear legal updates, and consider a consulting services agreement with Mariner Institutional LLC. The board will also approve payment of invoices totaling $22,187.10 for services from GRS, Mariner, Salem Trust, and Sugarman & Susskind.

• Approval of invoices: GRS $13,694.00, Mariner $6,000.00, Salem Trust $1,562.50, Sugarman & Susskind $930.60
• Consideration of Mariner Institutional LLC Consulting Services Agreement
• Quarterly report and projection study by GRS (Jeffrey Amrose)
• Legal reports from Sugarman, Susskind, Braswell & Herrera, P.A.
• Informational items: Traveler's Insurance Plan, Galliard Intermediate Core Fund, Principal Financial Statements (March-May 2025)

The Fire Fighters Employees Board of Trustees met and approved several items, including allowing the firefighters union to pay for a projection study, approving paid invoices totaling $22,187.10, and appointing Deputy Chief Hennessey to fill the fifth trustee position. The board also approved the minutes from the April 11, 2025 meeting. All votes were unanimous.

• Approved April 11, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved union payment for projection study (unanimous)
• Approved paid invoices totaling $22,187.10 (unanimous)
• Appointed Deputy Chief Hennessey to fifth trustee position (unanimous)

Police Officers' Pension & Retirement

The Mount Dora Police Officers' Pension Board of Trustees is meeting to handle routine business: approving minutes, receiving quarterly and legal reports, and acting on invoices and a consulting services agreement. The board will also discuss an insurance premium increase quote and a board member's resignation.

• Approval of March 21, 2025 meeting minutes
• Quarterly report from John Thinnes and legal update from Sugarman, Susskind, Braswell & Herrera
• Traveler's Insurance increase quote
• Payment of invoices totaling $21,664.38 (Galliard $1,587.78, GRS $12,038.00, Mariner $6,000.00, Salem Trust $1,625.00, Sugarman & Susskind $413.60)
• Mariner Institutional LLC Consulting Services Agreement

General Employees' Pension & Retirement

The General Pension Board of Mount Dora is holding its quarterly meeting to review reports, discuss investment policy changes, and approve payments. They will consider a consulting services agreement with Mariner Institutional LLC and address individual pension matters. The agenda includes standard procedural items like minutes approval and public comment.

• Investment Policy Statement changes regarding real estate class suitability and investment manager review criteria
• Payment of invoices totaling $28,114.29 to ASB, Galliard, GRS, Mariner, Salem Trust, and Sugarman & Herrera
• Mariner Institutional LLC Consulting Services Agreement
• Daniel Ortiz periodic distribution
• Ley Vedder absence

The General Employees' Pension Board approved several investment policy changes, including switching to the S&P U.S. Dividend Growers Index and a lower-cost share class for the Transamerica International Equity Fund. They also approved the Mariner Institutional LLC Consulting Services Agreement and ratified paid invoices totaling $28,114.29. All votes were unanimous.

• Approved changing NASDAQ U.S. Dividend Achievers Index to S&P U.S. Dividend Growers Index (unanimous)
• Approved changing Transamerica International Equity Fund share class from TSWIX to TAIMX to lower expense ratio (unanimous)
• Approved modifications to Compliance Checklist (unanimous)
• Approved paid invoices totaling $28,114.29 (unanimous)
• Approved Mariner Institutional LLC Consulting Services Agreement (unanimous)
• Approved Daniel Ortiz's Periodic Distribution (unanimous)
• Approved Ley Vedder's absence (unanimous)

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Mount Dora Planning & Zoning Commission will meet on June 18, 2025, to consider two site-plan requests: a Circle K convenience store at 19110 US Hwy 441 and a minor site plan for a property at 620 N Highland Street. The commission will also discuss updates to the Land Development Code and a joint powers agreement, though no decisions will be made on these items.

• Site Plan: Circle K (C-Store) at 19110 US Hwy 441, Project No. SP25-01
• Minor Site Plan: Worth's Property LLC at 620 N Highland Street, Project No. SP25-02Minor
• Ordinance Update: Land Development Code
• Discussion: JPA Agreement
• Next meeting: July 16, 2025

The Mount Dora Planning and Zoning Commission voted 7-0 to recommend that City Council not consider the Joint Planning Agreement (JPA) with Lake County until a full financial cost-to-benefit analysis is conducted. The board also approved two site plans: a Circle K convenience store at 19110 US Hwy 441 and a minor site plan for a behavioral health services business at 620 N Highland Street. Additionally, the board recommended approval of two Land Development Code ordinances to City Council.

• Approved site plan for Circle K at 19110 US Hwy 441 (7-0)
• Approved minor site plan for Worth's Property LLC at 620 N Highland Street (7-0)
• Recommended approval of ordinance 2025-11 to City Council (7-0)
• Recommended approval of Land Development Code cleanup ordinance to City Council (7-0)
• Recommended City Council not consider JPA with Lake County until full cost-benefit analysis (7-0)
• Approved minutes from March 19, 2025 (7-0)

City Council Regular Session

The Mount Dora City Council will consider several resolutions, including setting a preliminary fire assessment rate, accepting surplus property from FDOT, and formalizing grant applications for transit and building improvements. The council will also approve a task authorization for fire station alterations and discuss odor issues and downtown parking improvements.

• Resolution 2025-15: preliminary fire assessment rate
• Resolution 2025-28: accept FDOT surplus property donation
• Resolution 2025-29: FDOT transit grant application
• Resolution 2025-30: grant for window replacement at 308 East Fifth Avenue
• Task authorization with Bentley Group for Fire Station #34 alterations

The Mount Dora City Council approved a task authorization with Bentley Group, Inc. for design work on Fire Station #34's administration building and alterations, funded by the Fire Services Bond. It also adopted a preliminary fire assessment rate of $239 per residential unit, accepted surplus FDOT property, and approved grant applications for transit and historic window replacement. All votes were 6-0 except the fire assessment (5-1) and fireworks display (5-1).

• Approved Bentley Group task authorization for Fire Station #34 design (6-0)
• Adopted Resolution 2025-15 preliminary fire assessment rate $239 (5-1)
• Accepted FDOT surplus property donation for public purpose (6-0)
• Approved FDOT transit grant application for Freebee shuttle expansion (6-0)
• Approved grant application for window replacement at 308 East Fifth Avenue (6-0)
• Approved aerial fireworks display at July 26 Last Call concert (5-1)

City Council Regular Session

The Downtown Community Redevelopment Agency Board will hold a regular meeting with one action item: a Commercial Visual Improvement Program (CVIP) grant agreement for 440 N. Donnelly Street. The board will also take public comment and discuss other business.

• CVIP grant agreement for 440 N. Donnelly Street

The City Council, acting as the CRA Board, approved a $4,956.12 grant to E 5th Ave 100 LLC for replacing the canopy at 440 N. Donnelly Street, the former One Flight Up restaurant site. The motion passed 5-1, with Doug Bryant voting no. Some members expressed concern that the canopy replacement alone may not meet the program's 'significant visual improvement' threshold, but the grant was approved.

• Approved $4,956.12 CVIP grant for canopy replacement at 440 N. Donnelly Street (5-1)
• Denied grant eligibility for Mount Dora Center for the Arts (non-profit, discussed)

General

The Mount Dora City Council and Lake County Board of County Commissioners are holding a joint meeting to discuss the expansion of the Northeast Community Redevelopment Area. This is a discussion item, not a final decision, and the agenda contains no other business.

• Expansion of the Northeast Community Redevelopment Area

Northeast CRA Board

The Mount Dora Northeast Community Redevelopment Agency Governing Board meeting scheduled for June 10, 2025, has been cancelled. The agenda included discussion items on a Resource and Recreation Center groundbreaking, a budget overview, and an update from Northeast Officer Clim Robbins, but none of these will be addressed at this time.

• Meeting cancelled
• Resource and Recreation Center groundbreaking announcement (discussion item)
• Budget overview (discussion item)
• Northeast Officer update with Officer Clim Robbins (discussion item)

Library Advisory Board

The W.T. Bland Public Library Advisory Board is meeting to discuss the draft 2025-26 LCLS appropriations worksheet and the Simpson Farmhouse expansion project plans. The board will also review collection items and hear the library director's report. This is a regular meeting with no final decisions listed on the agenda.

• 2025-26 LCLS Appropriations Worksheet DRAFT
• Simpson Farmhouse Expansion Project Plans
• Review of Collection Items
• Approval of May 12, 2025 meeting minutes

City Council Workshop

The Mount Dora City Council is holding a workshop to discuss budget parameters and the fire assessment. No formal votes are scheduled; this is a discussion-only meeting. The agenda also lists upcoming meeting dates, including a joint meeting with the Lake County Board of County Commissioners.

• Discussion of budget parameters
• Discussion of fire assessment
• Upcoming joint meeting with Lake County BOCC on June 11, 2025

The City Council held a budget workshop to discuss the FY 25-26 budget, focusing on the proposed $30 increase to the Fire Assessment Fee, which would generate an additional $340,000 for fire services. No formal votes were taken; the resolution to set the preliminary fire assessment fee is scheduled for the June 17 City Council agenda. Council also discussed property tax roll updates, millage rates, and requested more information on the Fire Assessment Hardship program.

• Discussed proposed $30 Fire Assessment Fee increase (no vote taken)
• Requested staff provide more information on Fire Assessment Hardship program
• Agreed to examine ways to make hardship program more workable
• Scheduled resolution for preliminary fire assessment fee for June 17 agenda

City Council Regular Session

The Mount Dora City Council will consider several action items, including an amended joint planning agreement with Lake County and a task authorization for engineering services to expand Wastewater Treatment Plant No. 2. The consent agenda includes construction services for the City Hall Annex and a change order for security services. Public hearings are listed but no specific items are detailed.

• Amended and Restated Joint Planning Agreement between Mount Dora and Lake County
• Task Authorization with Halff Associates for Wastewater Treatment Plant No. 2 expansion
• Task Authorization with Faden Builders for City Hall Annex construction
• Change Order #1 for Allied Universal Corp (PO #25-01334)
• Code lien waiver or reduction for 1746 N. Highland Street

General

The Lake County Board of County Commissioners is hosting a workshop regarding charter counties, featuring a presentation by the Florida Association of Counties. Members of the Mount Dora City Council may attend to provide opinions on matters that could come before the Council for a future vote. No discussions between Council members will occur at this event.

• Charter County Workshop at 315 West Main Street, Tavares, Florida

General

The Mount Dora Development Review Committee is scheduled to review various site plans, construction deviations, conditional use permits, and as-built drawings for residential and commercial projects. Although the agenda lists these items for consideration, the document notes there will be no formal meeting.

• Site plan request for La Rose Jewelry Apartments at 124 W 4th Ave
• Site plan request for Mount Dora Small Bay at 1649 Lincoln Avenue
• Conditional use permit request for Sorrento Tower north of SR 46
• Minor deviation request for Mt. Ines PUD/Hillside at Mount Dora
• As-built drawing requests for Loch Leven, Trailside, and My Place Self-Storage

Historic Preservation Board

The Mount Dora Historic Preservation Board meets to consider Certificates of Appropriateness for a reroofing project at 406 N. Highland St. and the installation of storm doors and light fixtures at 601 N. McDonald St., alongside a historic ordinance overview.

• Certificate of Appropriateness for 406 N. Highland St. to reroof from asphalt shingles to metal
• Certificate of Appropriateness for 601 N. McDonald St. for storm doors and light fixtures
• Historic Ordinance Overview discussion

Public Arts Commission

The Mount Dora Public Arts Commission will meet to elect a new Chair and Vice-Chair for 2025. The commission will also review a sculpture donation and consider action items regarding art seating and funding for an aerial display program.

• Election of 2025 Chair and Vice-Chair
• Presentation on the gift of Freenotes Harmony Park Sculpture
• Action item: Noblewins Art Seating
• Action item: Release of reserved funds for the Aerial Display Program

Parks & Recreation Advisory Board

The Mount Dora Parks and Recreation Advisory Board will meet to discuss the Donnelly Park site concept and review the City Council-approved strategic plan. Staff will also provide updates on the department budget, parks, and special events.

• Donnelly Park site concept
• Strategic Plan review
• Parks and Recreation budget update

City Council Regular Session

The May 21, 2025 Planning & Zoning Commission meeting is canceled. The agenda contains only procedural items (call to order, roll call, minutes, public participation, new business) and no substantive decisions or discussions are scheduled.

• Meeting canceled
• Next scheduled meeting: June 18, 2025

City Council Regular Session

The Mount Dora City Council will consider several agreements for school resource officer programs and grant applications for transit funding and cemetery preservation. The council will also hold public hearings on resolutions regarding fireworks displays, a new employee handbook, and the donation of surplus police assets.

• School Resource Officer agreements with Mount Dora Christian Academy and Lake County School Board
• Grant application for the Historic Edgewood Cemetery
• FDOT Public Transit Service Development Program grant application
• Resolution 2025-24 and 2025-25 for fireworks displays
• Code enforcement fine reduction for 2719 W. Old Highway 441

Northeast CRA Board

The Mount Dora Northeast Community Redevelopment Agency Governing Board meeting scheduled for May 13, 2025, was cancelled because there was no quorum. The agenda included routine items such as approval of minutes, public comment, and discussion items, but no decisions were made.

• Meeting cancelled - no quorum
• Approval of minutes from July 9, 2024 (not acted upon)
• Public comment period (not held)
• Next scheduled meeting date listed as October 8, 2024 (appears to be a typo)

City Council Regular Session

The Mount Dora City Council will meet to consider action items including a property foreclosure at 338 South Rhodes Street, the final Guaranteed Maximum Price for the Community Resource and Recreation Center, and various municipal contracts. The agenda also features consent items such as a $50,000 historical resources grant application and updates on downtown parking and wastewater treatment plant projects.

• Request to foreclose on property at 338 South Rhodes Street
• Approval of grant application to the Florida Dept. of State Division of Historical Resources for $50,000
• Award of ITB #25-UT-010 for Multi-Rake Bar Screen and Screenings Wash Press at Wastewater Treatment Plant No. 1
• Task authorizations with Faden Builders, Inc. for the 5th Avenue & Donnelly Street Information Kiosk
• Final GMP for the Construction Manager At Risk Contract with Charles Perry Partners, Inc. for the Community Resource and Recreation Center

The Council approved the final Guaranteed Maximum Price of $15,799,641 for the Community Resource and Recreation Center, along with several other contracts and a property foreclosure. All votes were 7-0 except the foreclosure (6-1) and two Faden Builders items (6-1, with Mayor Homich dissenting).

• Approved foreclosure on 338 South Rhodes Street (6-1)
• Awarded ITB #25-UT-010 for wastewater treatment equipment (7-0)
• Approved second amendment to CMAR agreement with Faden Builders (6-1)
• Approved task authorizations for 5th Avenue & Donnelly Street kiosk (6-1)
• Awarded RFP #25-UT-001 generator maintenance to Nixon Power Services (7-0)
• Approved final GMP of $15,799,641 for Community Resource and Recreation Center (7-0)

Historic Preservation Board

The Mount Dora Historic Preservation Board will hold a public hearing on April 30, 2025, to consider six Certificates of Appropriateness (COAs) for properties in the historic district, including alterations, new construction, and a garage conversion. The board will also review an overview of the Historic Ordinance (LDC Section) and receive updates on downtown information kiosks and an abandoned African-American cemetery grant. The meeting includes public comment periods for each item.

• COA for 1020 N. Clayton Street: detached garage and porch alterations
• COA for 856 N. Grandview Street: new construction
• COA for 301 N. Baker Street: window changes
• COA for 805 Hackett Court: alterations
• COA for 118 N. Grandview Street: siding and landscaping

The Mount Dora Historic Preservation Board approved all six Certificate of Appropriateness (COA) applications on the agenda, each by a 4-0 vote. The board also supported a grant application for an abandoned African-American cemetery and approved a site inspection for the 837 E 5th Avenue Center for the Arts building. A discussion on the Historic Ordinance was tabled until the next meeting due to absent members.

• Approved COA for 1020 N. Clayton Street (alteration and coach house garage) (4-0)
• Approved COA for 856 N. Grandview Street (new construction) (4-0)
• Approved COA for 301 N. Baker Street (windows) (4-0)
• Approved COA for 805 Hackett Court (alterations) (4-0)
• Approved COA for 118 N. Grandview Street (siding and landscaping) with modifications (4-0)
• Approved COA for 440 N. Donnelly Street (awning and windows) (4-0)
• Supported application for Historic Cemetery Grant (4-0)
• Approved site inspection for 837 E 5th Avenue Center for the Arts building

General

The Mount Dora Development Review Committee is reviewing several project proposals and requests, though the agenda notes there is no formal meeting. Items include minor deviations, site plans, and utility reviews for locations such as Chick-fil-A at 19360 US Hwy 441, Wekiva Ridge, and Bristol Park Apartments.

• Request for Minor Deviation for Chick-fil-A at 19360 US Hwy 441
• Request for As-Builts for Lochside-Trailside Lake County JPA
• Request for Minor Deviation to Approved Plan/Plat for Wekiva Ridge Lots 50-53
• Request for Minor Site Plan for Worth's Property LLC at 620 N. Highland Street
• Request for Minor Deviation to an Approved Site Plan for 338 Royellou at 338 Royellou Lane

Northeast CRA Board

The Mount Dora Northeast Community Redevelopment Agency Governing Board will discuss an affordable housing project and a PD update. The board will also consider approving minutes from March 11, 2025, and has cancelled its May meeting. No formal decisions are listed on the agenda.

• Discussion of affordable housing project
• Discussion of PD update
• Approval of minutes from March 11, 2025
• May meeting cancelled
• Next meeting scheduled for June 10, 2025

Building Height Advisory Committee

The Code Compliance Special Magistrate will hold hearings on five new code enforcement cases, including tree removal without a permit and various property violations. The board will also consider ratifying fines in six older cases. The meeting is scheduled for April 17, 2025, at Mount Dora City Hall.

• Tree removal without permit: City of Mount Dora v. Bungalows Mount Dora LLC (650 Liberty Ave.)
• Unsafe conditions and roof violations: City of Mount Dora v. Potter, Tarrant A. (1639 Crestview Dr.)
• Code violations: City of Mount Dora v. Manning Willie Ralph (N. Orange St.)
• Ratification of fines: Moore Properties Corporation (2719 Old Hwy 441), Mount Dora Investors LLC (1515 Lincoln Ave.), Green Tree Apartments (433 E. 11th Ave.), Lakeside Inn Corp. (234 W 3rd Ave.), Cay Partners (801 S. Highland St.), Casa Del Alfarero La Luz Del Mundo Inc (1111 N Grandview St.)
• One case marked COMPLIED: City of Mount Dora v. CLJS LLC (225 S. Rossiter St.)

The Mount Dora Code Compliance Special Magistrate heard 11 cases on April 17, 2025, issuing orders for property owners to correct violations such as unsafe structures, debris, and unsecured pools. Fines and liens were imposed on several properties, with some cases closed after compliance. The next hearing is scheduled for June 26, 2025.

• Stayed case against Bungalows Mount Dora (650 Liberty Ave) pending agreement
• Ordered roof repair permit and structural engineer report by July 16, 2025, with $250/day fines for non-compliance
• Ordered removal of dead trees by July 16, 2025, with $25/day fines
• Ordered pool fencing at 1639 Crestview Dr. by May 1, 2025, with escalating fines up to $250/day
• Imposed $20,200 lien on Moore Properties Corp. for non-compliance
• Imposed $39,900 lien on Mount Dora Investors LLC, continuing to accrue
• Reduced fines to $10,391.66 for Green Tree Apartments, imposed lien
• Imposed $2,467.48 lien on Lakeside Inn Corp. for late compliance

City Council Regular Session

The Planning & Zoning Commission meeting scheduled for April 16, 2025, at 10:00 AM has been canceled. The agenda contains only standard procedural items (call to order, roll call, minutes approval, public participation, new business, and adjournment), with no substantive items listed.

• Meeting canceled

City Council Regular Session

The Northeast Community Redevelopment Agency Board is meeting to consider two action items: an interlocal agreement with Lake County regarding tax increment revenues for the Northeast Expansion Area, and an agreement with Habitat for Humanity of Lake-Sumter Florida for a home repair grant program. The agenda is otherwise procedural, with no other substantive business listed.

• Interlocal Agreement with Lake County on Tax Increment Revenues for Northeast Expansion Area 2025
• Agreement with Habitat for Humanity of Lake-Sumter Florida, Inc. for Home Repair Grant Funding Program
• Mayor authorized to execute agreements on behalf of Northeast CRA

City Council Regular Session

The Mount Dora City Council will hold final readings and adoptions of two ordinances: one extending approvals for the Waterman Village Master PUD to allow Phase 2 construction, and another adopting the Mount Dora Small Bay Mini Warehouse PUD Master Plan. The council will also consider resolutions updating the FY2025–2030 Strategic Plan, approving a mid-year budget amendment, and adopting a Wastewater Facility Plan. Action items include approving an agreement for modifications to Wastewater Treatment Plant Number 2 and a piggyback agreement with Seminole Office Solutions for copiers. Presentations and proclamations are also scheduled.

• Final reading and adoption of Ordinance No. 2025-05 (Waterman Village Master PUD Phase 2)
• Final reading and adoption of Ordinance No. 2025-09 (Small Bay Mini Warehouse PUD Master Plan)
• Adoption of Resolution No. 2025-09 (FY2025–2030 Strategic Plan update)
• Adoption of Resolution 2025-13 (Mid-year Budget Amendment)
• Approval of ITB #25-UT-002 for Wastewater Treatment Plant Number 2 modifications

Library Advisory Board

The W.T. Bland Public Library Advisory Board will meet to approve minutes, hear a presentation on the 2025 Summer Learning Program, receive the Library Director's report, and discuss 2025-26 capital projects and 2023-24 library metrics. No formal action items are listed.

• 2025 Summer Learning Program presentation
• 2025-26 Capital Projects discussion
• 2023-24 Library Metrics discussion
• Approval of March 10, 2025 meeting minutes

Firefighters' Pension & Retirement

The Firefighters’ Pension Board will meet to approve prior meeting minutes, review quarterly reports, legal updates, insurance discussions, and an actuarial valuation report. No new decisions are listed in the agenda.

• Approval of September 20, 2024 and December 13, 2024 meeting minutes
• Actuarial Valuation Report as of October 1, 2024 review by Jeffrey Ambrose, GRS Consulting
• Request for Actuarial Study on COLA Adjustment
• Paid invoices totaling $12,753.28 (Galliard, GRS, Mariner, Salem Trust, Sugarman and Susskind)
• Lump Sum Distributions for Keith Bernier and Michael Alger

Northeast CRA Advisory Board

The Mount Dora Northeast Community Redevelopment Agency Governing Board meeting was cancelled due to lack of quorum. No decisions or discussions occurred. The next scheduled meeting is June 10, 2025.

• Meeting cancelled due to no quorum
• May meeting also cancelled
• Next meeting scheduled for June 10, 2025

City Council Regular Session

The Mount Dora City Council will hold a regular session with several action items and public hearings. Key decisions include first readings of ordinances for the Mount Dora Small Bay Mini Warehouse PUD and Waterman Village Phase 2, final adoption of an ordinance defining 'in absentia,' and resolutions for a historic site designation, strategic plan update, holiday schedule, and fire department surplus donation. The council will also consider an interlocal agreement with Lake County regarding tax increment revenues for the Northeast Expansion Area and task authorizations for an information kiosk project.

• First reading of Ordinance 2025-09 for Mount Dora Small Bay Mini Warehouse PUD Master Plan
• First reading of Ordinance 2025-05 to extend Waterman Village PUD approvals for Phase 2
• Resolution 2025-07 to designate 308 E. 5th Avenue as a historic site
• Interlocal agreement with Lake County on tax increment revenues for Northeast Expansion Area 2025
• Task authorizations with Faden Builders, Inc. for 5th Avenue & Donnelly Street Information Kiosk

General Employees' Pension & Retirement

The Mount Dora General Employees' Pension Board is holding its quarterly meeting to review financial reports, including the actuarial valuation as of October 1, 2024, and to discuss legal updates on the ASB redemption section. The board will also approve minutes from the December 2024 meeting and review a list of paid invoices totaling $19,950.86.

• Approval of December 13, 2024 meeting minutes
• Quarterly reports and updates from John Thinnes
• Legal report on ASB redemption section by attorney Pedro Herrera
• Actuarial valuation report as of October 1, 2024 by GRS Consulting
• Invoices paid totaling $19,950.86, including $6,000 to Mariner and $3,471.37 to Traveler's Insurance

The General Employees Board of Trustees met quarterly and approved the December 13, 2024 minutes, paid invoices totaling $19,950.86, and the absence of Steve Wilbanks. No other substantive decisions were made; reports were presented for information only.

• Approved December 13, 2024 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved paid invoices totaling $19,950.86 (unanimous)
• Approved absence of Steve Wilbanks (unanimous)

Historic Preservation Board

The Mount Dora Historic Preservation Board will meet to review two historic preservation matters: a continued discussion on designating 938 Donnelly Street as a historic site and a certificate of appropriateness (COA) request for a shed installation at 957 Gorham Street. The board will also receive an overview of the historic preservation ordinance section on site designation and review procedures.

• 938 Donnelly Street - Historic Site Designation (continued)
• COA for 957 Gorham Street - Shed Installation
• Historic Ordinance Overview - LDC Section 3.6.3 (Designation of historic sites)

The Historic Preservation Board approved a Certificate of Appropriateness for a metal shed at 957 Gorham Street and recommended approval to City Council for designating 930 N Donnelly Street as a historic site. Both motions passed 7-0. The board also discussed proposed amendments to the Land Development Code Section 3.6.3, including changing 'will' to 'shall' and extending appeal periods from 5 to 10 days, but took no final action on these amendments.

• Approved COA for shed installation at 957 Gorham Street (7-0)
• Recommended approval to City Council for historic site designation at 930 N Donnelly Street (7-0)
• Approved February 26, 2025 minutes with amendment (7-0)

General

The Development Review Committee is reviewing several development requests, including a final plat for Lakes of Mount Dora Phase 4C, a replat for Trailside Phase 2, pre-submittal reviews for two projects, a minor subdivision, and a minor deviation for Wekiva Ridge. No formal decisions are being made at this meeting; it is a review and discussion session.

• Final Plat: Lakes of Mount Dora Phase 4C, south of Pawtucket Pass and Hamden Way, Forestar (USA) Real Estate Group Inc, Project No. PR25-01FNLC
• Replat: Trailside Phase 2 (Replat of Tract H1), east of Round Lake Road, south of Birr, FR Trailside LLC / Ashton Woods, Project No. PR25-04Replat
• Pre-Submittal: Lake County JPA, Rentable Space, 21820 SR 46, Emerald 68 LLC
• Minor Subdivision: Spinzer Development, Pine Avenue, Spinzer Development LLC, Project No. PR25-05Minor
• Minor Deviation: Wekiva Ridge, south side of lots 77/78, Richmond American Homes, Project No. PR25-05Minor

Public Arts Commission

The Mount Dora Public Arts Commission will meet to elect a 2025 chair and vice-chair, approve minutes, and consider two action items: purchasing a sculpture for the Art Walk at Simpson Cove and purchasing a projection screen for the Mount Dora Music Hall in the Community Building. The agenda also includes public comment, project updates, and staff reports.

• Election of 2025 Chair and Vice-Chair
• Approval to purchase a sculpture for the Art Walk at Simpson Cove
• Approval to purchase a Projection Screen for the Mount Dora Music Hall in the Community Building
• Approval of January 28, 2025 meeting minutes
• Public comment period

Police Officers' Pension & Retirement

The Mount Dora Police Officers’ Pension Fund Board of Trustees meets to review quarterly reports, legal updates, and an actuarial valuation report. The board also discusses paid invoices totaling $16,545.55 and informational items related to pension fund investments.

• Quarterly reports and updates presented by John Thinnes
• Actuarial valuation report as of October 1, 2024 reviewed by Jeffrey Ambrose (GRS Consulting)
• Paid invoices totaling $16,545.55, including $6,000.00 to Mariner and $3,998.00 to GRS
• Lump sum distribution for Lauren Poth discussed
• Travelers Insurance police pension policy reviewed

The Police Officers' Board of Trustees approved the actuarial valuation report as of October 1, 2024, and voted to keep the 7% rate of return assumption. They also approved payment of invoices totaling $16,545.55 and the minutes from the December 13, 2024 meeting. No public comment was made, and no other substantive decisions were recorded.

• Approved December 13, 2024 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved keeping 7% rate of return (unanimous)
• Approved Actuarial Valuation Report as of October 1, 2024 (unanimous)
• Approved payment of invoices totaling $16,545.55 (unanimous)

General

The City of Mount Dora will host a public workshop to discuss its stormwater management program, capital improvement plan, and compliance with state and federal permit requirements. Residents are invited to provide feedback on stormwater-related projects. City Council members may attend but will not discuss items that may later come before them for a vote.

• Public workshop on stormwater management program and capital improvement plan
• Compliance discussion with state and federal stormwater permit requirements
• Resident input encouraged on planning and design of stormwater projects

City Council Regular Session

The Mount Dora Planning & Zoning Commission will hold a regular session to discuss new business, including a presentation on Public Works wastewater capacity, an ordinance update to the Capital Improvement Plan, and an ordinance update to the Land Development Code. The meeting is advisory; no City Council decisions will be made.

• Presentation: Public Works Wastewater Capacity
• Capital Improvement Plan Ordinance Update
• Land Development Code Ordinance Update
• Public participation/hearing for non-agenda items

City Council Regular Session

The Mount Dora City Council will hold a regular session with several action items and public hearings. Key decisions include final approval of the Northeast CRA plan update and boundary modification, first reading of an ordinance to add a definition of 'In Absentia', and adoption of a resolution for a federal grant application for the Wekiva Trail Extension. The council will also consider task authorizations for an information kiosk, a purchasing policy waiver, replacement host servers, and a mediated settlement agreement.

• Final Reading of Ordinance No. 2024-20: Northeast CRA Plan Update and Boundary Modification
• First Reading of Ordinance No. 2025-06: Adding definition of 'In Absentia' to City Code
• Adoption of Resolution No. 2025-10: Federal Grant Application for Wekiva Trail Extension
• Approval of Task Authorizations with Faden Builders, Inc. for 5th Avenue & Donnelly Street Information Kiosk
• Approval of Purchasing Policy Waiver for Southloch Condos Community Development Electric Utility Infrastructure

The City Council approved the final reading of Ordinance No. 2024-20, adopting the Northeast Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) plan update and boundary modification, despite objections from Lake County. The council also approved the first reading of an ordinance defining 'in absentia' for virtual meeting participation, and adopted a resolution supporting a federal grant application for the Wekiva Trail Extension. A task authorization for the Fifth Avenue & Donnelly Street information kiosk was deferred to the next meeting.

• Adopted Ordinance No. 2024-20, Northeast CRA Plan Update and Boundary Modification (7-0)
• Approved first reading of Ordinance No. 2025-06, adding definition of 'in absentia' (7-0)
• Adopted Resolution No. 2025-10, supporting federal BUILD grant application for Wekiva Trail Extension (7-0)
• Deferred approval of kiosk task authorization with Faden Builders to next meeting (unanimous)
• Approved agenda, excluding Earth Day proclamation (unanimous)
• Approved support for Mabel Norris Reese's nomination to Florida Women's Hall of Fame (unanimous)

Parks & Recreation Advisory Board

The Parks and Recreation Advisory Board is meeting to approve minutes, hear public comment, and discuss the Parks & Recreation Master Plan 5-Year Plan Update. The agenda is mostly routine, with the master plan update being the only substantive discussion item.

• Approval of January 23, 2025 meeting minutes
• Discussion: Parks & Recreation Master Plan - 5 Year Plan Update
• Parks and Recreation Update
• Cultural and Special Events Update

Northeast CRA Advisory Board

The Mount Dora Northeast Community Redevelopment Agency Governing Board will meet to approve minutes, hear public comments, and discuss a legislative update and a PD update. No formal decisions are listed on the agenda.

• Approval of minutes from January 14, 2025
• Public comment period
• Discussion: Legislative update
• Discussion: PD update
• Next meeting scheduled for April 8, 2025

The Northeast CRA Advisory Board approved the February 11, 2025 meeting minutes with two corrections (5-0). The board heard updates on state legislation that could eliminate CRAs by July 1, 2025, and on the Witherspoon Lodge appraisal process. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved February 11, 2025 meeting minutes with corrections (5-0)
• Adjourned meeting at 7:00 PM (5-0)

Library Advisory Board

The Mount Dora Library Advisory Board will hold a routine meeting to approve the February 2025 minutes, hear a presentation on the Mount Dora Archives, and receive the Library Director's report. No formal decisions or ordinances are listed on the agenda.

City Council Regular Session

The Mount Dora City Council will consider two wastewater infrastructure contracts and a resolution supporting the Florida League of Cities legislative platform. The meeting also includes a proclamation for Women's History Month and reports on odor issues, downtown parking, and the Witherspoon Lodge.

• Task authorization with RCM Utilities, LLC for sanitary lift station improvements at Wastewater Treatment Plant #1
• Requisition for rehabilitation of Aqua Guard self-cleaning bar screen at Wastewater Treatment Plant #2
• Resolution No. 2025-08 in support of Florida League of Cities 2025 Legislative Platform
• Proclamation recognizing Women's History Month

The Mount Dora City Council adopted Resolution No. 2025-08 in support of the Florida League of Cities 2025 Legislative Platform by a 6-0 vote. The council also approved the consent agenda, which included task authorizations for wastewater treatment plant improvements. No other substantive decisions were made; the meeting included updates on odor issues, parking, and other reports.

• Adopted Resolution No. 2025-08 supporting Florida League of Cities 2025 Legislative Platform (6-0)
• Approved consent agenda including task authorization with RCM Utilities for sanitary lift station improvements
• Approved requisition for rehabilitation of Aqua Guard bar screen at Wastewater Treatment Plant #2

Historic Preservation Board

The Mount Dora Historic Preservation Board will meet to consider two Certificates of Appropriateness (COAs): one for a detached garage at 1027 N. McDonald Street and another for a historic site and marker request at 938 N. Donnelly Street. The board will also receive an overview of the historic ordinance. Public comments are invited for items not on the agenda.

• COA for detached garage at 1027 N. McDonald Street
• COA for historic site and marker request at 938 N. Donnelly Street
• Historic Ordinance Overview
• Approval of minutes from January 26, 2025

The Mount Dora Historic Preservation Board approved a Certificate of Appropriateness for a detached garage at 1027 N. McDonald Street, with a condition that the siding be shake style. A historic site marker request for 938 N. Donnelly Street was tabled after a 3-3 vote failed to approve it. The board also discussed proposed amendments to the Land Development Code sections on historic preservation.

• Approved detached garage at 1027 N. McDonald Street with shake-style siding condition (6-0)
• Tabled historic site marker request for 938 N. Donnelly Street until full board present (6-0)
• Approved minutes from Dec 11, 2024 and Jan 29, 2025 with correction to 'Mr. Joks' (6-0)

Development Review Committee

The Development Review Committee is reviewing 12 items, including a PUD amendment for the Waterman Village expansion, a site plan for a C-store, and several minor deviations and as-built drawing requests. No formal decisions are made at this meeting; it is a review and discussion session.

• PUD amendment for Waterman Village Expansion at Donnelly Street & Manorside Drive
• Site plan for C-Store-Mount Dora at SEC US Hwy 441 & JW Simpson Way
• Minor deviation for Lot 44 hydrant relocation at Wekiva Ridge on SR 41
• Minor deviation for Lot 38 Dora Parc at 1148 Dora Parc Lane
• As-built drawings for Mount Dora Public Works Facility at 401 Limit Avenue

City Council Regular Session

The Mount Dora Planning & Zoning Commission will hold a regular session to elect a chair and vice-chair, approve minutes, and hear public comments. The main business is two planned unit development (PUD) amendment requests: one for the Lakeside at Waterman Village expansion and another for Mount Dora Small Bay Warehouses at 1649 Lincoln Avenue, which was previously tabled. The city attorney will also give a presentation on Florida's Sunshine Law.

• PUD amendment for Waterman Village expansion (Project No. PUD24-02)
• PUD amendment for Mount Dora Small Bay Warehouses at 1649 Lincoln Avenue (Project No. PUD24-01, tabled)
• Election of commission chair and vice-chair
• Sunshine Law presentation by City Attorney Andrew Hand
• Public hearing for non-agenda items

City Council Regular Session

The Mount Dora City Council will meet to approve several contracts and task authorizations, including maintenance of fire department protective equipment, a settlement agreement, and construction work for the Community Resource and Recreation Center. The council will also hear updates on odor issues, downtown parking improvements, and a community redevelopment plan.

• Approval of Piggyback Agreement with Fire-Dex GW, LLC for Fire Department Personal Protective Equipment Maintenance and Cleaning
• Approval of CMAR Contract with Charles Perry Partners, Inc. for the Construction of the Community Resource and Recreation Center
• Approval of Task Authorization with Faden Builders, Inc. for the First United Methodist Church Parking Lot Retaining Wall
• Approval of Task Authorization with Faden Builders, Inc. for the Lincoln Avenue Restroom and Parking Lot
• Approval of Task Authorizations with Halff, Inc. for Odor Complaint Source Identification

The Mount Dora City Council approved a CMAR contract with Charles Perry Partners, Inc. for the construction of the Community Resource and Recreation Center, along with task authorizations for a retaining wall, restroom and parking lot improvements, and an odor source identification study. All votes were unanimous.

• Approved CMAR contract with Charles Perry Partners, Inc. for Community Resource and Recreation Center (unanimous)
• Approved task authorization with Faden Builders, Inc. for First United Methodist Church parking lot retaining wall (unanimous)
• Approved task authorization with Faden Builders, Inc. for Lincoln Avenue restroom and parking lot (unanimous)
• Approved task authorization with Halff, Inc. for odor complaint source identification, contingent on Lake County 50/50 cost-share agreement (unanimous)
• Reappointed Jeanann Hand to Lake Community Action Agency board (unanimous)
• Approved agenda with consent item moved to action items (unanimous)

Code Enforcement Special Magistrate

The Mount Dora Code Enforcement Special Magistrate will hold hearings on 22 code enforcement cases, including new building and code compliance cases, confirmation of fines and liens, and one property foreclosure request. The meeting is quasi-judicial, with staff and respondents sworn in before hearings. The next hearing is scheduled for April 17, 2025.

• New case: City v. Prince Minerals Inc. (710 S. Rossiter St.)
• New case: City v. Cay Partners LLC (801 S. Highland St.) — repeat offender
• Foreclosure request: City v. Francis Terry Lee (338 S. Rhodes St.)
• Fine/lien confirmation: City v. Calatlantic Group Inc. (1148 Dora Parc Ln.)
• Fine/lien confirmation: City v. Lakeside Inn Corp. (234 W. 3rd Ave.)

The Mount Dora Code Compliance Special Magistrate heard 21 cases on February 13, 2025, issuing orders for property owners to cure violations such as structural issues, debris, and unlicensed rentals, with daily fines for non-compliance. One case was dismissed, and several were continued to future hearings. The board also approved foreclosure for a property with a $41,979.76 lien.

• Ordered Prince Minerals Inc. to obtain engineer's report by Apr 14, 2025, and apply for permit by Apr 28, 2025, with $250/day fine for non-compliance
• Ordered White Ula C. & Pamala to remove semi truck by Mar 15, 2025, with $250/day fine
• Ordered Quezada Rocio to mow and clean property by Mar 15, 2025, with $50/day fine
• Ordered Barnes Carol Y to tarp truck or remove debris by Feb 18, 2025
• Ordered Anfelizzo LLC to obtain rental license by Feb 28, 2025, with $100/day fine
• Imposed fines on Calatlantic Group Inc. for silt fencing and stormwater plan non-compliance, increasing to $150/day after Feb 28, 2025
• Approved foreclosure for Francis Terry Lee property with $41,979.76 lien
• Continued cases for Casa Del Alfarero, Duncan, Lakeside Inn, and Lifescolor to future hearings

Northeast CRA Board

The Mount Dora Northeast Community Redevelopment Agency Governing Board will meet to elect a chair and vice chair, receive an update on the Witherspoon Lodge, and hear a presentation from the Lake County Housing Director on affordable housing opportunities. The board will also discuss police department and committee updates. No final decisions are listed on the agenda.

• Election of Chair and Vice Chair
• Witherspoon Lodge Update
• Lake County Housing Director presentation on Affordable Housing Opportunities
• Police Department Update
• Approval of minutes from January 14, 2024

City Council Workshop

The Mount Dora City Council is holding a work session to discuss an update to the Strategic Plan. No formal decisions are scheduled; the agenda is limited to this discussion item, upcoming meeting dates, and procedural matters.

• Strategic Plan Update discussion

Library Advisory Board

The Library Advisory Board will meet to review the January 13, 2025, meeting minutes and hear the Library Director's Report. The board will also hold discussions regarding the Imagination Library and a review of collection items.

• Approval of January 13, 2025, meeting minutes
• Library Director's Report
• Discussion of Imagination Library
• Review of Collection Items

City Council Regular Session

The Mount Dora City Council will hold a regular session to decide on several grants, contracts, and ordinance amendments. Key decisions include accepting a federal justice grant for law enforcement equipment, approving mutual aid agreements, and adopting a traffic safety ordinance for school zones. The meeting also includes updates on construction projects and a proclamation for Black History Month.

• Accept Edward Byrne Memorial JAG Grant for less-lethal shotguns ($25,000 estimated)
• Approve Mutual Aid Agreement with Lake County Sheriff's Office
• Adopt Ordinance 2025-01 amending school zone traffic rules
• Approve Change Order No. 1 for Temporary Sidewalk on North Donnelly Street (Cathcart Construction)
• Authorize Task Authorization for Underground Electrical Conduit at The Yardley (Bellmore Enterprises)

The Mount Dora City Council unanimously approved Ordinance 2025-01, establishing a school zone child safety initiative that authorizes speed detection systems in school zones. Council also approved a piggyback agreement with Altumint to implement the program, with no contract cost to the city. The meeting included a discussion on correcting the January 13 parking workshop minutes and a consensus to proceed with appraisals for the Witherspoon Lodge.

• Adopted Ordinance 2025-01, School Zone Child Safety Initiative (7-0)
• Approved piggyback agreement with Altumint for school zone camera program (7-0)
• Approved agenda with consent agenda item 5 moved to discussion (unanimous)
• Directed clerk to correct January 13 parking workshop minutes and present at upcoming meeting
• Consensus to proceed with appraisals for Witherspoon Lodge

Historic Preservation Board

The Mount Dora Historic Preservation Board will hold its January 29, 2025 meeting to elect a Chair and Vice Chair, review a Certificate of Appropriateness (COA) for 423 N. Tremain St., and receive a historic ordinance overview. The meeting is procedural with no major decisions expected.

• Election of Chair and Vice Chair
• COA review for 423 N. Tremain St.
• Historic Ordinance Overview
• Sunshine Training
• Announcement of next meeting date: February 26, 2025

General

The Development Review Committee is holding a meeting with no formal decisions scheduled. Two items are on the agenda for discussion: a request for minor deviations for the Wekiva Ridge project on SR 46, and a request for a Planned Unit Development (PUD) amendment for the Waterman Village Expansion on Donnelly Street and Manorside Drive. No votes or formal actions will be taken at this meeting.

• Minor deviations request for Wekiva Ridge (Project No. PR2405Minor), SR 46, by Richmond American Homes
• PUD amendment request for Waterman Village Expansion (Project No. PUD24-02), Donnelly Street and Manorside Drive, by Lakeside at Waterman Village, LLC

Public Arts Commission

The Mount Dora Public Arts Commission will elect a 2025 chair and vice-chair, approve November 2024 minutes, and receive a Sunshine Law and Ethics presentation. Action items include reviewing a Starry Nights mural application and a design for a concrete circular base at Simpson Cove. The meeting is open for public comment.

• Election of 2025 Chair and Vice-Chair
• Starry Nights Mural Application
• Simpson Cove Concrete Circular Base Mural Design
• Annual Sunshine Law & Ethics Review
• Approval of November 26, 2024 minutes

Parks & Recreation Advisory Board

The Parks and Recreation Advisory Board will hold its regular meeting, including electing a 2025 chair and vice-chair, approving minutes, and receiving an annual ethics review. The board will also discuss the Parks & Recreation Master Plan 5-Year Plan Update and hear updates from city staff and board members. No action items, resolutions, or ordinances are listed on the agenda.

• Election of 2025 Chair and Vice-Chair
• Annual Ethics Review presentation
• Parks & Recreation Master Plan - 5 Year Plan Update discussion
• Parks and Recreation Update from city staff
• Cultural and Special Events Update

Northeast CRA Board

The Northeast Community Redevelopment Agency Board will meet to consider adopting Resolution No. 2025-06, which authorizes an interlocal agreement between the City of Mount Dora and the CRA for a line of credit. The agenda also includes public comment and other business, but the line of credit is the only action item listed.

• Resolution No. 2025-06 authorizing interlocal agreement for line of credit

The Northeast CRA Board adopted Resolution 2025-06, authorizing an interlocal agreement with the City of Mount Dora for a $16,000,000 line of credit to fund the Northeast Community Resource & Recreation Center. The agreement secures repayment from the CRA's Tax Increment Funding (TIF) revenues. The motion passed 6-0.

• Adopted Resolution 2025-06 authorizing interlocal agreement for $16M line of credit (6-0)

City Council Regular Session

The Mount Dora City Council will consider approving a $16,000,000 line of credit for construction of the Northeast CRA Community Resource Center, along with an interlocal agreement for the line of credit. The council will also hold a public hearing on a first reading of an ordinance amending traffic rules for a school zone child safety initiative. Other items include a resolution amending a 2018 capital improvement revenue note agreement and updates on the Donnelly Street Boardwalk Replacement and odor issues.

• Resolution No. 2025-03: $16,000,000 line of credit for Northeast CRA Community Resource Center
• Interlocal agreement between City of Mount Dora and Northeast CRA for line of credit
• Resolution No. 2025-05: First Amendment to 2018 Capital Improvement Revenue Note Series 2018 Agreement
• Ordinance No. 2025-01: First reading, amendment to Chapter 42 (Traffic and Vehicles) for School Zone Child Safety Initiative
• Witherspoon Lodge action item

The Mount Dora City Council approved a $16,000,000 line of credit and related resolution to fund the Northeast Community Resource & Recreation Center, with a 6-0 vote. They also approved an amendment to the 2018 Capital Improvement Revenue Note agreement and advanced a school zone speed camera ordinance on first reading. The council directed the city attorney to explore preservation options for the historic Witherspoon Lodge.

• Approved interlocal agreement with Northeast CRA for $16M line of credit (6-0)
• Adopted Resolution 2025-03 authorizing $16M loan from Regions Capital Advantage (6-0)
• Adopted Resolution 2025-05 amending 2018 Capital Improvement Revenue Note agreement (6-0)
• Approved first reading of Ordinance 2025-01 for school zone speed cameras (6-0)
• Directed city attorney to proceed with legal work to preserve Witherspoon Lodge

City Council Regular Session

The Mount Dora Planning & Zoning Commission is meeting to consider two development items: a site plan for a Freddy's Frozen Custard & Steakburgers restaurant on Eudora Road (previously tabled) and a PUD amendment for Mount Dora Small Bay Warehouses at 1649 Lincoln Avenue. The commission will also receive a Sunshine Law presentation from the City Attorney. No City Council decisions will be made at this meeting.

• Site plan review for Freddy's Frozen Custard & Steakburgers, Eudora Road, SP23-08 (tabled item)
• PUD amendment for Mount Dora Small Bay Warehouses, 1649 Lincoln Avenue, PUD24-01
• Sunshine Law presentation by City Attorney Andrew Hand
• Public participation for non-agenda items

The Mount Dora Planning and Zoning Commission approved the Freddy's Frozen Custard & Steakburgers site plan on Eudora Road, with a preamble for staff to contact the neighboring property owner about traffic concerns. The commission tabled the Mount Dora Small Bay Warehouses PUD amendment to address elevation issues. The board also tabled officer elections and a Sunshine Law presentation until the next meeting.

• Approved Freddy's Frozen Custard & Steakburgers site plan (4-0), with preamble to contact property owner Ross about traffic
• Tabled Mount Dora Small Bay Warehouses PUD amendment (4-0) for elevation corrections
• Approved December 18, 2024 meeting minutes (4-0)
• Tabled officer elections until next meeting
• Tabled Sunshine Law presentation until February meeting

Northeast CRA Board

The Mount Dora Northeast Community Redevelopment Agency Governing Board will meet to review public comments, discuss a planned unit development amendment for Vedder Holster, receive updates from committees, and hear a Masonic Lodge update. No formal decisions are scheduled.

• Vedder Holster PUD Amendment discussion
• Masonic Lodge Update

General

The Mount Dora City Council is holding a work session to discuss possible immediate action items, including changes to downtown parking and expansion of the FreeBee shuttle service. The agenda includes an update on the FreeBee program and a list of potential parking-related improvements, but no formal votes are scheduled.

• MSL Gravel Lot permitted for MSL employee parking
• Paid parking in downtown core
• Baker Street converted to one-way with diagonal parking
• Alexander Street converted to one-way with diagonal parking
• Expand FreeBee coverage beyond CRA as long as to or from CRA

The City Council held a parking workshop and directed staff to research converting Baker and Alexander Streets to one-way streets with diagonal parking, and to explore shuttle service for the United Methodist Church parking lot. Council also agreed to consider paid parking as part of the downtown solution and discussed enforcement, signage, and potential code changes. No formal votes were taken; the workshop was for discussion and direction.

• Directed staff to research costs for converting Baker and Alexander Streets to one-way streets with diagonal parking
• Directed staff to explore shuttle use for the United Methodist Church parking lot
• Agreed to consider paid parking as part of the downtown solution
• Discussed potential Land Development Code revisions for parking acquisition

Library Advisory Board

The W.T. Bland Public Library Advisory Board will hold its regular monthly meeting, including approval of December minutes, public comment, a story time presentation, the library director's report, and discussion of November 2024 statistics and library materials. No major decisions or public hearings are listed; the agenda is largely routine oversight.

• Approval of December 9, 2024 meeting minutes
• Story Time Review presentation
• Library Director's Report
• November 2024 statistics discussion
• Library materials review

City Council Regular Session

The Mount Dora City Council will consider several contracts and resolutions, including a purchase order for a cloud-based ERP software upgrade, a task authorization for paving and drainage at E. 9th Avenue and Forres Park, landscaping service agreements, and an annual audit services agreement with Forvis Mazars, LLP. They will also discuss advisory board appointments, an in absentia policy, a strategic plan update, and odor issues. Public hearings will be held on a federal RAISE grant application for the Wekiva Trail Extension and the Master Fee Schedule.

• Purchase order to upgrade ERP software to cloud-based solution (confidential attachments)
• Task authorization with Cathcart Construction Company for paving/drainage at E. 9th Avenue and Forres Park
• Grounds and landscaping agreements with Dora Landscaping, LLC and Yardnique, Inc.
• Agreement with Forvis Mazars, LLP for annual audit services
• Resolution No. 2025-01 for Federal RAISE Grant application for Wekiva Trail Extension

General

The Planning & Zoning Commission will review proposed amendments to the city’s Land Development Code, focusing on landscaping and buffer requirements for new developments. The meeting is procedural with no decisions planned; a staff presentation will outline changes to design standards and definitions.

• Landscaping & Development Code Amendment (staff presentation)
• Proposed updates to Chapter VI (Design Standards) and Chapter VIII (Definitions)
• No decisions or votes scheduled