Groveland City Council to vote on $12.5M park loan, new wastewater plant
Groveland’s City Council will consider a $12.5 million loan for a regional park and a new wastewater treatment facility at its July 6 meeting, the most consequential item on a busy agenda that also includes hiring three firefighters and discussing emergency dispatch consolidation.
The council previously held a June 24 workshop on the city’s financial health, reviewing budget calendars and the Utilities Enterprise Fund, but no votes were taken. The Ethics Advisory Committee also met June 30 to advance a local ethics ordinance, continuing a line-by-line review of the city’s code of conduct.
Council to weigh $12.6 million for park
The council will vote on a loan of up to $12,588,750 for Phase 1B of South Lake Regional Park. If approved, the borrowing would fund the next stage of the park’s development. Separately, the council will consider a plan for a new wastewater treatment facility to serve northern Groveland, though no dollar figure was listed in the agenda.
Firefighter hiring, dispatch talks
Two public-safety items are on the table: the hiring of three additional firefighters and a discussion with the Lake County Sheriff’s Office about consolidating emergency dispatch services. The council will also vote on a contract-price amendment with Traverse Group for improvements to South Lake Avenue and Cherry Street.
Etchics committee works on local rules
The Ethics Advisory Committee, meeting June 30, discussed requirements for a local ethics ordinance and reviewed confidentiality procedures for ethics complaints. Members continued their detailed review of the city’s existing code of ethics for elected and appointed officials, covering decorum, ex parte communications, gifts, and conflicts of interest. The committee approved minutes from its June 11 meeting and heard public comment.
Upcoming land-use, service review
On July 9, the Planning and Zoning Board will review updates to levels of service for police, fire, utilities, and transportation. The meeting will also include a presentation from Lake County Public Schools and updates to the Future Land Use Map. No votes on development applications were listed.
Coming up
- **City Council** – July 6, 2026 (time and location on city agenda). Public hearing and votes on park loan, wastewater plant, firefighter hiring, and dispatch consolidation.
- **Planning and Zoning Board** – July 9, 2026. Review of public-safety and utility service levels, school district update, land-use map revisions.
Meeting agendas and minutes are available on the city’s website.
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