Zephyrhills, FL

Historic Preservation

The Historic Preservation board will meet to consider Certificates of Appropriateness for two specific addresses. The meeting also includes the approval of previous meeting minutes.

• Certificate of Appropriateness for 38420 5th Avenue
• Certificate of Appropriateness for 5420 7th Street

City Council

The City Council will discuss the renewal of the City Attorney Professional Service Agreement. The meeting also includes several consent items regarding infrastructure design, utility meters, and public works equipment.

• Renewal of City Attorney Professional Service Agreement [37-26-08]
• Daughtery Rd sidewalk extension design (650 feet East) by Kimley Horn
• Proposal from HST Utilities for Phase II Meter Replacement Program
• Proposal from Badger to upgrade 25 lift stations monitoring and controls
• Public Works vehicle equipment purchases including a dump truck and forklift

CRA

The Community Redevelopment Agency will consider a Commercial Improvement Grant for a business on 6th Street. The board will also receive presentations and updates regarding the Greenway Loop Trail, Clock Plaza trees, and Zephyr Park.

• Commercial Improvement Grant Program for RMR Air Conditioning at 5531 6th Street
• Greenway Loop Trail presentation
• Clock Plaza tree evaluation based on an arborist report
• Zephyr Park status update including civil site plan and drainage report

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The City Council and Planning Commission will hold a joint discussion on the long-term growth strategy for Zephyrhills. The meeting focuses on land use issues, municipal boundaries, and economic development.

• Discussion on data centers, residential lot sizes, and accessory dwelling units (ADUs)
• Review of annexation, deannexation, and municipal boundaries
• Comprehensive Plan updates and community character
• Technical training and apprenticeship programs for economic development

Site Plan Review Committee (SPRC)

City Council

The City Council will discuss a first reading of an ordinance regarding temporary grave markers and a resolution to reinstate credit/debit card convenience fees for utility payments. The body is also reviewing several infrastructure contracts and police collective bargaining amendments.

• First reading of Ordinance No. 1531-26 regarding temporary grave marker requirements
• Resolution No. 881-26 to repeal the convenience fee waiver for utility payments
• Construction Agreement 41-2026-19 with Garcia Civil Contractors for City Sidewalk Project
• Purchase of a front load refuse truck from All Roads Kenworth
• Amendments to Year Three of the 2025–2027 FOP Collective Bargaining Agreement for Officers and Sergeants

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City Council

The Zephyrhills City Council meets Monday, September 28, 2026, to hold public hearings and take final votes on the fiscal year 2026-2027 millage rate (Ordinance 1529-26) and budget (Ordinance 1530-26). The council will also consider three resolutions tied to Monin, Inc.'s planned production facility: a conditional use permit to exceed the light industrial height limit, a right-of-way vacation on North Ave., and dedication of city-owned land on South Ave. Extension as a public road. Other items include a sidewalk construction bid award, a change order for the City Maintenance Complex, and a planning report on a data center moratorium set to expire June 22, 2027.

• Final reading of Ordinance 1529-26 to adopt the FY2026-27 millage rate
• Final reading of Ordinance 1530-26 to adopt the FY2026-27 budget
• Resolution 878-26: conditional use permit for Monin, Inc. to exceed the LI (Light Industrial) height limit on five parcels
• Resolution 879-26: vacation of an unused right-of-way section on North Ave. for Monin, Inc.'s production facility
• Resolution 880-26: dedication of parcel 12-26-21-0000-39900-0040 as public road for South Ave. Extension

CRA

The Zephyrhills Community Redevelopment Agency meets Monday, September 28, 2026 at 5:00 PM to consider adopting its proposed 2026-2027 CRA district budget via Resolution No. 877-26. The board will also review minutes from its August 24, 2026 meeting and take up three other items: purchasing downtown neighborhood streetlights, an arborist evaluation of existing trees at Clock Plaza, and a professional opinion on Alice Hall regarding demolition and replacement. The agenda also lists a CRA Director's Report, a Main Street Activity Report, and citizen comments. No dollar amounts or outcomes are stated in the agenda text.

• Resolution No. 877-26: adopting the proposed CRA district budget for fiscal year 2026-2027
• Approval of CRA meeting minutes from August 24, 2026
• Downtown Neighborhood Streetlights purchase
• Clock Plaza arborist evaluation of existing trees (ChenMoore)
• Alice Hall professional opinion regarding demolition and replacement

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Site Plan Review Committee (SPRC)

The Zephyrhills Site Plan Review Committee is meeting to review three site plan applications. The committee will consider a new AutoZone at 8044 Gall Boulevard, a proposed Monin Manufacturing facility north of 6th Ave & South Ave, and the redevelopment of the former Wendy's site at 5658 Gall Blvd into a Bauducco drive-thru coffee shop and bakery. This is a public meeting where decisions may be appealed.

• SPR-0118-26: AutoZone site plan at 8044 Gall Boulevard
• SPR-0116-26: Monin Manufacturing facility north of 6th Ave & South Ave
• SPR-0119-26: Bauducco bakery/coffee shop at 5658 Gall Blvd (former Wendy's)
• Bauducco project includes closing front access, new access from 7th and 12th Streets
• Public meeting with appeal rights per F.S. 286.0105

The Site Plan Review Committee recommended approval for two site plans: an Auto Zone at 8044 Gall Blvd and a Monin Manufacturing facility near 6th Ave and South Ave, both with conditions. A proposed Bauducco drive-through coffee shop and bakery at 5658 Gall Blvd was not approved; the committee recommended it return after addressing crosswalks, sidewalks, right-of-way permits, and easement issues. No vote tallies were recorded in the minutes.

• Recommended approval of Auto Zone site plan at 8044 Gall Blvd with conditions: FDOT permit for Gall Blvd entry and review of elevations
• Recommended approval of Monin Manufacturing facility with conditions: submit traffic study including South Ave and 6th Ave intersection, and address water heating
• Recommended Bauducco coffee/bakery at 5658 Gall Blvd return after addressing crosswalks, sidewalks on 7th, ROW permit for Gall Blvd, and easement issues

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will consider a conditional use permit to exceed maximum building height for five specific parcels. The meeting also includes a request to vacate an abandoned section of right-of-way from the original Zephyrhills Colony Company plat.

• Conditional Use Permit CU0013-26 to exceed maximum allowed building height
• Right-of-Way Vacation VAC00007-26 for abandoned section of Zephyrhills Colony Company plat
• Discussion regarding Data Center Moratorium (Ord-1523-26)
• Update on Multi-Use Trail Program and Dairy Rd & 54 flashing lights crosswalk proposal

City Council

The Zephyrhills City Council is holding a workshop to receive a presentation on the Zephyr Park update and a professional opinion regarding the demolition and replacement of Alice Hall. No formal votes are scheduled; the meeting is for discussion and information gathering. Citizen comments will be taken before adjournment.

• Zephyr Park update presentation
• Professional opinion on Alice Hall demolition and replacement
• Citizen comments period

City Council

The Zephyrhills City Council will hold public hearings and consider first readings of ordinances to adopt the final millage rate and tentative budget for fiscal year 2026-2027. They will also approve the stormwater assessment roll and consider consent items including a utility service agreement and a piggyback agreement renewal. The agenda includes several routine items such as minutes approval, a swearing-in ceremony, and a proclamation.

• Adopt final millage rate for FY 2026-2027 (Ordinance 1529-26)
• Adopt tentative budget for FY 2026-2027 (Ordinance 1530-26)
• Approve stormwater assessment roll (Resolution 876-26)
• Utility service agreement for Richard Dale Arnold (37510 Marcliff Terrace)
• Renew piggyback agreement with Ferguson Waterworks for pipe and fittings

Council approved the Fiscal Year 2026-2027 budget and millage rate. A new annual stormwater assessment of $85 per Equivalent Residential Unit was approved following significant public opposition. The council also authorized further evaluation of live oak trees in the Clock Plaza area.

• Approved FY 2026-2027 millage rate of 6.2375 mills (Unanimous)
• Approved FY 2026-2027 budget of $171,694,027 (Unanimous)
• Approved FY 2026 stormwater assessment roll at $85 per ERU (4-1)
• Approved August 24 budget and council meeting minutes (Unanimous)
• Approved Utility Service Agreement 45-2026-07 for Richard Dale Arnold (Unanimous)
• Approved renewal of piggyback agreement with Ferguson Waterworks (Unanimous)
• Directed staff to obtain arborist proposal for Clock Plaza live oak trees

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City Council

The Zephyrhills City Council will hold public hearings and consider second readings of ordinances to update water, sewer, reclaimed water, and sanitation rates, effective November 1, 2026. The council will also vote on a development permit ordinance update, approve consent items including contract amendments for road projects, and discuss a municipal facility rental policy.

• Second reading of Ordinance 1527-26 to amend water, sewer, and reclaimed water rates effective Nov 1, 2026
• Second reading of Ordinance 1528-26 to update sanitation rates
• Second reading of Ordinance 1526-26 amending development permit procedures and subdivision review
• Work order amendments for Kimley-Horn: $17,500 for Daughtery Rd & Green Slope Dr, $16,200 for Eiland Blvd & Fort King intersection improvements
• Resolution 875-26 establishing a unified municipal facility rental policy

The City Council approved ordinances increasing water, sewer, and sanitation rates, with the sanitation rate rising to $18.79 per month. Additionally, the Council adopted a unified rental policy for municipal facilities and authorized engineering work orders for intersection improvements. A workshop for the Zephyr Park project was scheduled for September 14, 2026.

• Approved $17,500 for Daughtery Rd & Green Slope Dr intersection improvements (5-0)
• Approved $16,200 for Eiland Blvd & Fort King intersection improvements (5-0)
• Approved Ordinance 1526-26 regarding development permit procedures (5-0)
• Approved Ordinance 1527-26 increasing water and sewer rates (5-0)
• Approved Ordinance 1528-26 increasing sanitation rates (5-0)
• Approved Resolution 875-26 for unified facility rental policy (5-0)
• Scheduled Zephyr Park Workshop for September 14, 2026 (5-0)

City Council

The Zephyrhills City Council is holding a budget workshop to review the draft FY 2026/27 budget. The agenda includes a presentation of the FY 2027 draft budget, followed by citizen comments. This is a working session, not a final adoption vote.

• FY 2027 Draft Budget presentation
• Citizen comments period

The City Council held a budget workshop to review the draft Fiscal Year 2026-2027 budget. Members directed staff to reduce the proposed marketing budget by $100,000 and lower the planned employee pay increase from 6% to 5%. Savings from these adjustments will be used to calculate a potential one-time employee bonus for future consideration.

• Directed staff to reduce marketing budget by $100,000
• Directed staff to revise employee pay increase from 6% to 5%
• Consensus reached to maintain $20,000 grant for Sarah Vande Berg Tennis Foundation
• Directed staff to analyze potential savings for a new in-house engineer position
• Approved inclusion of $200,000 for tree mitigation projects

CRA

The Zephyrhills Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) will review the tentative FY 2026/2027 budget, consider an audit services agreement with Clifton Larson Allen, and discuss a residential ownership incentive grant for 5419 9th St. The board will also receive updates on the Clock Plaza trees and reports from the CRA director and Main Street program.

• Review of tentative FY 2026/2027 CRA budget
• Approval of Agreement 37-2026-04 with Clifton Larson Allen for audit services
• Residential Ownership Incentive Grant for 5419 9th St
• Clock Plaza tree update (existing vs proposed tree report)
• Approval of June 22, 2026 CRA meeting minutes

Site Plan Review Committee (SPRC)

Site Plan Review Committee (SPRC)

Site Plan Review Committee (SPRC)

The Zephyrhills Site Plan Review Committee is reviewing three related requests from Monin Manufacturing for a new facility north of 6th Ave & South Ave: a site plan for the building, a conditional use permit to exceed the 30-foot height limit, and a right-of-way vacation to abandon a public road within the property. The committee will discuss and make recommendations on these items at the public meeting.

• SPR-0116-26: Monin Manufacturing site plan for a new manufacturing facility north of 6th Ave & South Ave
• CU0013-26: Conditional use permit to allow building height over 30 feet
• VAC00007-26: Request to abandon an existing public right of way within the subject property

The Site Plan Review Committee reviewed three items for the proposed Monin Manufacturing facility, including a site plan, a conditional use permit for building height, and a right-of-way vacation. The committee decided that the applicant must revise the site plans and return for a follow-up review next month. The conditional use permit and right-of-way vacation are pending further documentation and regulatory approvals.

• Tabled Monin Manufacturing site plan for future committee review
• Recommended approval of conditional use permit for building height (pending FAA)
• Recommended approval of right-of-way vacation (pending legal review)

Airport Authority

The Zephyrhills Airport Advisory Board is meeting to elect a Chairperson and Vice Chairperson, hear the airport manager's report on project updates, and review fuel sales with no action required. The agenda is mostly routine administrative business, including approval of the May 18, 2026 minutes and public comment periods.

• Elect Chairperson and Vice Chairperson
• Update on airport projects
• Review fuel sales - no action required
• Approval of minutes from May 18, 2026 meeting

General

The City Council is holding a budget workshop to review the draft budget for fiscal year 2026/27. No decisions are being made; this is a discussion and presentation session. Public comments will be taken.

• Presentation of FY 2026/27 Draft Budget
• Review of FY 2027 Draft Budget

The City Council held a budget workshop to review the proposed Fiscal Year 2026-2027 draft budget, property values, millage rates, reserves, capital projects, and personnel requests. No final votes or budget adoptions occurred, but Council provided direction to staff to refine project costs, review staffing requests, reduce marketing expenses, and schedule a dedicated workshop for Zephyr Park and Alice Hall plans.

• Directed staff to continue refining the Zephyr Park project and return with updated cost estimates
• Scheduled a dedicated workshop to review revised Zephyr Park plans and the future of Alice Hall
• Directed staff to review proposed staffing requests and provide additional justification
• Directed staff to identify opportunities to reduce the proposed marketing and communications budget
• Directed staff to prioritize stormwater and critical infrastructure while maintaining fiscal sustainability
• Directed staff to prepare updated budget information for subsequent budget meetings and hearings

City Council

The Zephyrhills City Council will hold public hearings and consider first readings of ordinances to update development permit procedures, adjust reclaimed water, sewer, and potable water rates, and update sanitation rates. The council will also review the city manager's performance and consider several consent items, including audit services and construction contracts.

• First reading of Ordinance 1527-26 to amend water, sewer, and reclaimed water rates effective Oct 1, 2026
• First reading of Ordinance 1528-26 to update sanitation rates
• First reading of Ordinance 1526-26 to amend development permit procedures in the Land Development Code
• Approval of Agreement 37-2026-03 with Clifton Larson Allen for audit services
• Construction agreements for intersection improvements at Greenslope Dr./Daugherty Rd. and Ft. King/Eiland Blvd.

The City Council approved first readings of three ordinances that would raise water, sewer, and sanitation rates, with the sanitation increase being the most significant to address a negative fund balance. The council also approved a land development code update, several construction agreements, and a change order for the maintenance complex. All votes were unanimous.

• Approved first reading of Ordinance 1526-26 updating development permit procedures (unanimous)
• Approved first reading of Ordinance 1527-26 increasing water and sewer rates by 3% (unanimous)
• Approved first reading of Ordinance 1528-26 updating sanitation rates (unanimous)
• Approved consent items including audit services, intersection improvements, and chemical agreements (unanimous)
• Approved BRW Construction Agreement for Greenslope Dr. & Daugherty Rd. intersection (unanimous)
• Approved change order for City Maintenance Complex roof replacement (unanimous)
• Appointed Council President Spina as liaison to TBRPC and MPO alternate (unanimous)

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The City Council will review the City Manager's performance evaluation and approve tentative millage rates. The body is also considering construction bids for two intersection improvements and participation in a joint municipal meeting.

• Approval of tentative millage rates
• Award of bid to BRW Construction for Greenslope Dr. & Daugherty Rd. intersection improvements
• Award of bid to BRW Construction for Ft. King & Eiland Blvd. intersection improvements
• Resolution 874-26 to participate in a Municipal Association of Pasco meeting on August 6, 2026
• Update on Multi-Use Trail Planning

The Zephyrhills City Council approved the rollback millage rate of 6.2375 mills for the upcoming fiscal year and scheduled the first public hearing for September 14, 2026. They also unanimously approved two bid awards to BRW Construction for intersection improvements at Greenslope Dr./Daugherty Rd. and Ft. King Rd./Eiland Blvd. A resolution authorizing participation in a joint Municipal Association of Pasco meeting was approved. The council reached consensus to waive building permit fees for a pergola at the Military Museum, but this was not a formal vote.

• Approved rollback millage rate of 6.2375 mills (unanimous)
• Scheduled first public hearing on millage for Sept. 14, 2026 (unanimous)
• Approved bid to BRW Construction for Greenslope Dr. & Daugherty Rd. intersection improvements (unanimous)
• Approved bid to BRW Construction for Ft. King & Eiland Blvd. intersection improvements (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution No. 874-26 for Municipal Association of Pasco joint meeting (unanimous)
• Approved consent items 1.1 and 1.2 (minutes) (unanimous)
• Consensus to waive building permit fees for Military Museum pergola (no formal vote)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will review a resolution to join the Tampa Bay Regional Planning Council and discuss positioning the city within the region. The body will also consider updates to plat and development permit reviews. Staff will provide updates on several local infrastructure and moratorium projects.

• Ordinance 1519-26: Plat Review and Development Permit Review Updates
• Resolution 873-26: Joining Tampa Bay Regional Planning Council
• Planned Annexation, Multi-Use Trail, Sidewalks, and Hot Spots maps
• Follow-up on Geiger and North 301 left bound turn lane
• Residential Moratorium update

The Commission approved an ordinance to update the plat review process, which removes the requirement for City Council approval and establishes new internal review timelines. The board also discussed joining the Tampa Bay Regional Planning Council and reviewed various city infrastructure updates.

• Approved May 27, 2026, meeting minutes with a minor name correction
• Approved Ordinance 1519-26-Plat to update the plat review process
• Approved Planetizen course access for all board members

City Council

The City Council will hold a workshop to review the draft budget for fiscal year 2026/27. The presentation includes a capital listing.

• FY 26/27 Draft Budget Presentation
• Capital Listing

Council held a workshop to review the proposed FY 2026-27 budget and the five-year Capital Improvement Program. No formal votes were taken; Council directed staff to refine the budget by identifying specific funding sources for capital projects and continuing value engineering for Zephyr Park.

• Directed staff to identify funding sources for each major capital project
• Directed staff to continue value engineering for Zephyr Park to reduce costs
• Directed staff to evaluate the potential of hiring an in-house civil engineer

City Council

The City Council will consider several resolutions regarding building permit fee methodologies and stormwater utility assessment rates. The agenda also includes an economic incentive agreement for Monin, Inc. and a proposal to join the Tampa Bay Regional Planning Council.

• Economic incentive agreement for Monin, Inc. (Project Wonka)
• Resolution 870-26 regarding cost-based building permit fee methodology
• Resolution 871-26 regarding stormwater utility assessment rates
• Resolution 873-26 to join the Tampa Bay Regional Planning Council
• Work Order 26-179 with Kimley-Horn for intersection right-of-way acquisition

Council approved a development agreement for a new Monin, Inc. manufacturing facility and a cost-based building permit fee schedule. The board also established new stormwater utility assessment rates and rejoined the Tampa Bay Regional Planning Council.

• Approved $8,500 sponsorship for ITF Junior Tournament (unanimous)
• Approved Consent Items including easement and utility agreements (unanimous)
• Approved Agreement No. 41-2026-13 with Monin, Inc. for new facility (unanimous)
• Accepted Gehring Group Classification and Compensation Study (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution No. 870-26 for cost-based building permit fees (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution No. 871-26 for stormwater utility assessment rates (4-1)
• Approved Resolution No. 873-26 to join Tampa Bay Regional Planning Council (unanimous)

CRA

The Community Redevelopment Agency will review the June 08, 2026 meeting minutes. The board is also scheduled to discuss a Residential Ownership Incentive Grant application from Chanaira Bass and a design change for Clock Plaza.

• Residential Ownership Incentive Grant - Chanaira Bass
• Clock Plaza Design Change

City Council

The City Council will consider several second-reading ordinances regarding a new stormwater utility assessment, a temporary moratorium on data center development, updated food truck regulations, and industrial signage. Additionally, the council will review resolutions for stormwater assessment rates and mitigation credit policies.

• Ordinance 1522-26: Creation of a citywide stormwater non-ad valorem assessment
• Ordinance 1523-26: Temporary moratorium on data center and large load customer permits
• Ordinance 1524-26: Amendments to mobile food vending and temporary kitchen regulations
• Ordinance 1525-26: Creation of large-format industrial building signage rules
• Resolution 871-26: Establishment of stormwater utility assessment rates

The City Council approved ordinances establishing a new stormwater utility, a one-year moratorium on data center development, and updated food truck regulations. Council also approved a revised stormwater mitigation credit policy and a legal agreement for conflict counsel.

• Approved June 08 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved Killebrew Inc. utility construction agreement (unanimous)
• Approved Zephyr Park Improvements grant amendment (unanimous)
• Approved stormwater utility and assessment ordinance (unanimous)
• Approved one-year data center development moratorium (unanimous)
• Approved food truck regulation amendments (unanimous)
• Approved industrial signage ordinance (unanimous)
• Approved stormwater mitigation credit policy at 25% rate (3-1)

Site Plan Review Committee (SPRC)