Hernando County commissioners weighed $5.6 million in infrastructure contracts; outcomes pending
Hernando County's Board of County Commissioners had more than $5.6 million in infrastructure contracts and change orders on its July 14 agenda, the largest single item being a $2,037,026.00 change order for a septic-to-sewer conversion project. Minutes from that meeting and two others earlier this month have not yet been published, so final actions and vote tallies are not available.
Board of County Commissioners — July 14
The commission's agenda included several high-value items:
- **Change Order No. 6 for Coastal Engineering Associates, Inc.** for septic-to-sewer conversion: $2,037,026.00.
- **Contract for Sustainable Landload Solutions LLC** for a leachate treatment system: $1,620,000.00.
- **Change Order No. 2 for Wharton-Smith, Inc.** for the Ridge Manor Water Reclamation Facility: $1,382,400.00.
- **Task Order #39 with Stantec Consulting Services, Inc.** for a new Waterways Facility: $598,755.00.
The agenda also listed a proposed ordinance regarding the Hernando County Local Provider Participation Fund, discussions on impact fee schedules, residential building permit exemptions, and a new lease for the Boys and Girls Clubs of Greater Tampa Bay.
Because minutes have not been published, it is not yet known which items were approved, modified, or deferred.
Board of County Commissioners — July 7
The July 7 agenda included a consent item to release the performance bond and accept the maintenance bond for Waterford Phase 3A. Other items scheduled for consideration:
- Petition to vacate utility and drainage easements for 1275 Holdings, LLC in Cortez Crossing Phase 2.
- Rezoning petition H2616 for property on Nature Coast Boulevard, filed by Hernando Investments, Inc.
- Master plan revision petition H2615 for property on Jernigan Street, filed by Palmwood Holdings, LLC.
- Ordinance dissolving the Springside Community Development District.
Outcomes are not yet available.
Planning & Zoning Commission — July 13
The Planning & Zoning Commission was scheduled to hold public hearings on several land-use items:
- Special Exception Use Permit SE2607 by Pablo Barrozo.
- Rezoning H2617 by Jacqueline Commons, LLC.
- Rezoning H2610 by Edwin Santiago and Ileen Febus.
- Master Plan Revision REZ0000202026 by Mavis Tire Supply, LLC for Glen Lakes Station II.
- Rezoning REZ00002102026 by Insteada, LLC and CEA Development.
The agenda indicated the commission would make decisions on these proposals, but minutes have not been published and no vote tallies are available.
What this means for residents
The July 14 infrastructure items, if approved, would direct county funds toward sewer conversion, landfill leachate treatment, wastewater reclamation, and a new waterways facility. The July 7 bond release and easement petitions affect specific developments, while the Springside Community Development District dissolution ordinance could change how that district is governed and financed. The Planning & Zoning rezoning petitions could shape future land use in the affected areas.
Coming up
No upcoming meetings are listed for the next 14 days. Residents seeking confirmed outcomes from the July 7, 13, and 14 meetings should watch for published minutes from the Board of County Commissioners and the Planning & Zoning Commission.