Brooksville, FL

Community Redevelopment Agency

The Community Redevelopment Agency will vote on recommending that City Council adopt the South Brooksville unified plan. The board will also review and discuss the proposed FY2027–2036 CRA Capital Improvement Plan.

• Resolution 2026-02: Recommendation for City Council to adopt the South Brooksville unified plan
• Review and discussion of Proposed FY2027–2036 CRA Capital Improvement Plan (CIP)

City Council Regular Meeting

The Brooksville City Council will meet on August 3, 2026, to discuss and vote on several items, including the repeal of fire protection services assessment and fire impact fee program, changes to plat approval processes, and a resolution to close streets for the 2026 Halloween Howl and HCSO Safety Fun Fest event. The meeting will also include presentations on legislative session updates and employee benefits renewal, as well as recognition of employees with STAR awards and years of service.

• Repeal of City Fire Protection Services Assessment beginning FY 2026–2027
• Repeal of City Fire Impact Fee Program effective October 1, 2026
• Resolution No. 2026-12 to close State Streets for Halloween Howl and HCSO Safety Fun Fest on October 24, 2026, from 11:00 AM to 10:00 PM
• Second reading of Ordinance No. 1017 regarding changes to plat approval processes
• Approval of Resolution consenting to inclusion of property within City limits in Hernando County’s Fire Protection MSBU beginning FY 2026–2027

City Council Special Meeting

This special meeting focuses on financial planning for FY2027. The council will review and discuss enterprise funds, special revenue, debt service, capital projects, and trust/agency funds. They will also discuss the proposed FY2027–2036 Capital Improvement Plan and the tentative millage rate, which directly affects property taxes. Public input is scheduled at two points during the meeting.

• Review and discussion of tentative millage rate for FY2027
• Review and discussion of proposed FY2027–2036 Capital Improvement Plan (CIP)
• Review and discussion of enterprise funds, special revenue, debt service, capital projects, and trust/agency funds
• Citizens input periods: up to 3 minutes per speaker on agenda items or other matters

Community Redevelopment Agency

The Brooksville Community Redevelopment Agency will hear an audit presentation for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2025, from CPA Julie Fowler of CliftonLarsonAllen. The board will also consider approving the minutes from the January 5, 2026, meeting. The agenda is otherwise procedural with calls to order, citizen input, and board member items.

• Audit presentation of CRA for year ended September 30, 2025 by Julie Fowler, CPA, CliftonLarsonAllen
• Approval of January 5, 2026 CRA minutes

City Council Regular Meeting

The City Council will receive a presentation on the audit for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2025. The body is also considering a request for proposal for municipal attorney services and a lease renewal for Brooksville Main Street.

• First reading of Ordinance No. 1017 regarding changes to plat approval
• Staff update and direction on tree mitigation for Milk Away Tree Removal TR2026-03, Phase 1
• Request for Proposal (RFP) for Municipal Attorney Services
• Finance & HR Software through Carahsoft Technology Corp
• 2026-2027 Brooksville Main Street Lease Renewal

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Planning and Zoning Commission will consider adopting a resolution to find the South Brooksville Redevelopment Plan consistent with the city's comprehensive plan. The body will also review an ordinance regarding changes to plat approval.

• Adoption of Resolution 2026-01 for South Brooksville Redevelopment Plan
• Review of Ordinance 1017 regarding plat approval changes
• Approval of June 10, 2026 minutes

The Planning and Zoning Commission voted 3-0 to adopt Resolution 2026-01, finding the proposed South Brooksville Community Redevelopment Plan consistent with the Brooksville Comprehensive Plan. The commission also voted 3-0 to recommend Ordinance 1017 to City Council, which updates subdivision plat approval procedures to align with state law and Resolution 2025-21. Both actions were taken with all three present commissioners voting in favor; Chair Lisa Johnson and Commissioner James Ressel were absent.

• Approved the June 10, 2026 meeting minutes (3-0).
• Adopted Resolution 2026-01, finding the South Brooksville Redevelopment Plan consistent with the Comprehensive Plan (3-0).
• Recommended Ordinance 1017 to City Council, updating plat approval procedures (3-0).
• Adjourned the meeting at 5:53 p.m. (3-0).

City Council Regular Meeting

The City Council will hold a public hearing on Resolution 2026-09 to adopt an updated Finding of Necessity Study for the proposed South Brooksville Community Redevelopment Area, designating the Council as the redevelopment agency for the city portion. Other business includes a lien relief request for 314 Hendricks, a utility service agreement with Liberty Cove Investors LLC for the Liberty Cove Development, change orders for the William S. Smith WRF expansion and Cortez Blvd pump station replacement, and quarterly budget amendments.

• Public hearing on Resolution 2026-09 adopting the updated Finding of Necessity Study for the South Brooksville Community Redevelopment Area
• Request to grant relief from a code enforcement lien for work without a permit at 314 Hendricks
• Approval of a Utility Service Agreement with Liberty Cove Investors LLC for water and wastewater service for Liberty Cove Development (41.19 acres, north of Wiscon Road)
• Change Order #1 with Coastal Engineering Associates for engineering design services on the William S. Smith WRF Expansion
• Change Order #1 with U.S. Water Services Corporation for the Cortez Blvd (SR50) Pump Station Replacement Project

City Council Special Meeting

The City Council will hold a special meeting to review General Revenue and Special Revenue Funds and discuss General Fund Revenue. The agenda includes citizen input, items from the City Attorney and Manager, and a note regarding a funding allocation request from BMS.

• Review and Discussion of General Revenue and Special Revenue Funds
• Discussion of General Fund Revenue
• Funding Allocation request from BMS

The City Council held a special meeting to review the proposed Fiscal Year 2026/2027 budget, which is balanced at a 6.5 millage rate and includes a 2% COLA and 2% merit increase. The Council approved several budget adjustments, including budgeting $5,000 for office furniture and cutting the Day at the Capital request from $3,000 to $1,200. The Council also voted to direct the City Manager to renegotiate the lease for the Teen Hall at Hernando Park with the County Administrator.

• Approved the agenda as presented (5-0).
• Approved budgeting $5,000 for office furniture, with the stipulation that grant funding be sought first (5-0).
• Approved cutting the $3,000 budget request for Day at the Capital to $1,200 (4-1).
• Approved a motion to have the City Attorney review the HCSO contract and place the discussion on the July 20, 2026 Council agenda (5-0).
• Approved directing the City Manager to contact the County Administrator to renegotiate the Teen Hall lease, including utilities (4-1).

City Council Regular Meeting

The City Council will hold public hearings regarding two specimen tree removal requests and a rezoning application. The body will also consider updated cemetery rules and the purchase of sanitation fleet replacement vehicles.

• Second reading of Ordinance 1016 to rezone from C-2 to Planned Development Project-Commercial (PDP-C) for Freedom Capital Alliance, LLC
• Specimen tree removal request for a 13-acre property at Buck Hope and Barnett Roads
• Specimen tree removal request for a 5.96-acre property at W. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Boulevard and Hale Avenue
• Approval of Resolution No. 2026-08 regarding updated cemetery rules
• Authorization to purchase sanitation fleet replacement vehicles

The City Council approved on second and final reading Ordinance 1016, rezoning 5.14 acres on Mondon Hill Road from C-2 to Planned Development Project-Commercial (PDP-C) for a 13-unit manufactured home community with office space and golf cart parking. The council also approved two specimen tree removal requests, one for the Goodwill Brooksville Distribution Center and one for Summit Villas Senior, both with conditions to protect remaining trees. Additionally, the council approved updated cemetery rules, authorized the purchase of two new sanitation vehicles, and directed staff to negotiate contracts with ten engineering and surveying firms.

• Approved rezoning to PDP-C for 13-unit manufactured home community (5-0)
• Approved tree removal for Goodwill Brooksville Distribution Center with 4 conditions (5-0)
• Approved tree removal for Summit Villas Senior with 4 conditions (5-0)
• Approved Resolution 2026-08 updating cemetery rules (5-0)
• Authorized purchase of two sanitation vehicles totaling $789,879 (5-0)
• Directed staff to negotiate contracts with 10 engineering/surveying firms (5-0)
• Reappointed Jerry Veit to Housing Authority through 2030 (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda including May 4, 2026 minutes (5-0)

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Planning and Zoning Commission will meet to discuss a preliminary plat request for Liberty Cove. This item is designated as a quasi-judicial matter where ex-parte procedures apply.

• PP 2025-03: Petition for Liberty Cove Preliminary Plat Approval by Dave Schmitt Engineering, Inc. on behalf of CBD Real Estate Investment, LLC

The Planning and Zoning Commission approved the preliminary plat for the Liberty Cove subdivision, a 92-unit single-family development on Wiscon Road, with four conditions. The approval follows a mediated settlement agreement that reduced the number of units from 93 to 92 after a prior denial. The commission also approved the May 13, 2026 meeting minutes.

• Approved Liberty Cove preliminary plat for 92 single-family homes (4-0)
• Approved May 13, 2026 meeting minutes (4-0)

City Council Regular Meeting

The City Council will hold public hearings on a commercial rezoning request and a specimen tree removal request. The body is also deciding on contracts for park improvements and debris services.

• First reading of Ordinance 1016 to rezone from C-2 to Planned Development Project-Commercial for Freedom Capital Alliance, LLC
• Specimen tree removal request TR 2026-007 for Goodwill Brooksville Distribution Center
• Second reading of Ordinance 1014 to waive certain planning fees for annexation
• Contract approval for Morelli Landscape, Inc. for Tom Varn Park Streetscape Improvements
• Contract approval for DebrisTech, LLC

The City Council approved the first reading of Ordinance 1016, rezoning 5.14 acres on Mondon Hill Road from C-2 to Planned Development Project-Commercial (PDP-C) for a manufactured and modular home sales lot with office space. The council also postponed a request to remove 19 specimen trees at the Goodwill distribution center site until a new rendering is provided. All bids for the Tom Varn Park streetscape improvements were rejected, and a contract with DebrisTech, LLC for disaster debris monitoring was approved.

• Approved first reading of Ordinance 1016, rezoning 5.14 acres on Mondon Hill Road to PDP-C (4-0)
• Postponed specimen tree removal request for Goodwill site until new rendering is provided (4-0)
• Approved second and final reading of Ordinance 1014, waiving certain annexation planning fees (4-0)
• Rejected all bids for Tom Varn Park streetscape improvements (4-0)
• Approved contract with DebrisTech, LLC for disaster debris monitoring (4-0)
• Approved consent agenda, including American Red Cross use of ECI for emergency shelter (4-0)

City Council Regular Meeting

The City Council will hold a public hearing on the first reading of an ordinance waiving fees for voluntary annexation. They will also consider resolutions to approve a school concurrency agreement for the Springside Crossing subdivision (287 acres at 4468 Broad Street), an amended roadway transfer agreement with FDOT, a disaster debris management site, and participation in a state loan program. Consent agenda items include an extension agreement with Appalachian Material Service for bio-solids at the wastewater treatment plant.

• First reading of Ordinance 1014 to waive certain fees associated with voluntary annexation
• Extension agreement with Appalachian Material Service, Inc. for bio-solids at the Wastewater Treatment Plant
• Resolution 2026-07 to approve school concurrency agreement for Springside Crossing Subdivision (287.3 acres, 4468 Broad Street)
• Amended Resolution 2026-01 and Final Agreement for Roadway Transfer Agreement with FDOT
• Resolution 2026-06 establishing a Disaster Debris Management Site

The City Council approved several key items: a first reading of an ordinance waiving certain annexation-related fees (4-1), participation in the Florida Municipal Loan Council for wastewater treatment financing (5-0), a roadway transfer agreement with FDOT for US 41 and US 98 (4-1), a school concurrency agreement for Springside Crossing (5-0), and a resolution for a disaster debris management site (5-0). The consent agenda, including the bio-solids extension, was also approved (5-0).

• Approved first reading of Ordinance 1014 waiving annexation fees (4-1)
• Approved participation in Florida Municipal Loan Council and financing engagements (5-0)
• Approved amended Resolution 2026-01 for FDOT roadway transfer (4-1)
• Approved Resolution 2026-07 for Springside Crossing school concurrency (5-0)
• Approved Resolution 2026-06 for Tom Varn Park as disaster debris site (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda including bio-solids extension (5-0)

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Brooksville Planning and Zoning Commission will hold public hearings on a proposed rezoning of property from C-2 to Planned Development Project-Commercial for Freedom Capital Alliance, a preliminary plat approval for Landbuilder, LLC, and amendments to the Land Development Code. They will also nominate a new chair and vice chair and approve the March 2026 meeting minutes.

• Preliminary plat approval for Landbuilder, LLC (PP 2026-01)
• Rezoning from C-2 to PDP-C for Freedom Capital Alliance (Ordinance 1016-RZ 2026-01)
• Amendments to Land Development Code Article VI, Sections 6-1.1, 6-1.2, 6-1.3, and 6-2.2 (Ordinance 1015)
• Nomination of Chair and Vice Chair
• Public input period (limited to 3 minutes per speaker)

The Planning and Zoning Commission approved the preliminary plat for Cascades Villas, a 7.28-acre section of the Cascades subdivision with 19 single-family detached homes, subject to conditions. The commission also approved a rezoning request for a manufactured home sales lot on Mondon Hill Road. A proposed Land Development Code amendment was continued to the June 10, 2026 meeting.

• Approved preliminary plat for Cascades Villas, 19 single-family homes (4-1)
• Approved rezoning of 5.14 acres on Mondon Hill Road from C-2 to PDP-C for manufactured home sales (5-0)
• Continued Land Development Code amendments to June 10, 2026 meeting (5-0)
• Approved March 11, 2026 minutes (5-0)
• Re-elected Lisa Johnson as Chair (5-0)
• Re-elected Jennifer McCoskrie as Vice Chair (5-0)

City Council Regular Meeting

The City Council will hold a public hearing on a specimen tree removal request at a commercial property on McIntyre Road. They will also vote on resolutions adopting an updated wastewater asset management plan and a school concurrency agreement for the Liberty Cove Subdivision. Contracts for downtown revitalization engineering and an impact fees study are up for approval.

• Public hearing on specimen tree removal request TR 2026-004 (McIntyre Road, one-acre commercial lot)
• Resolution 2026-05 adopting updated Wastewater Asset Management and Fiscal Sustainability Plan
• Resolution 2026-04 approving school concurrency agreement for Liberty Cove Subdivision (38.72 acres, Wiscon Road)
• Approval of agreement with Coastal Engineering Associates, Inc. for Downtown Revitalization Engineering
• Approval of agreement with DTA Public Finance, Inc. for Impact Fees Study

The Brooksville City Council approved four substantive items: the updated Wastewater Asset Management and Fiscal Sustainability Plan (Resolution 2026-05), a school concurrency agreement for the Liberty Cove Subdivision (Resolution 2026-04), a $76,588 engineering contract with Coastal Engineering Associates for Downtown Revitalization, and an agreement with DTA Public Finance for an Impact Fees Study. The council also approved a specimen tree removal request for a property on McIntyre Road. All votes were 5-0.

• Approved Resolution 2026-05 adopting updated Wastewater Asset Management and Fiscal Sustainability Plan (5-0)
• Approved Resolution 2026-04 school concurrency agreement for Liberty Cove Subdivision (5-0)
• Approved $76,588 agreement with Coastal Engineering Associates for Downtown Revitalization engineering (5-0)
• Approved agreement with DTA Public Finance for Impact Fees Study (5-0)
• Approved Specimen Tree Removal Request TR 2026-004 for property on McIntyre Road (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda including minutes from April 20 and April 22 meetings (5-0)

City Council Special Meeting

The City of Brooksville, Hernando County Board of County Commissioners, and Hernando County School Board are meeting to coordinate on regional projects. The session consists of presentations and discussions regarding growth, infrastructure, and school planning.

• Presentation on Springside Crossings three acre parcel for potential fire station or substation development
• Update on North Avenue Sidewalk Project grant opportunities and support requests
• Discussion on the use of school softball fields with the City of Brooksville
• Presentation on Hernando County Parks and Recreation Master Plan
• Update on the 2026 Capacity Project and Eastside Elementary School K8 model

The Brooksville City Council, Hernando County Commission, and Hernando County School Board held a joint intergovernmental meeting to discuss shared issues. No formal votes were taken; the meeting was informational and discussion-focused. Key topics included a potential donated 3-acre parcel for fire services, county growth and school capacity, and the school board's $20,000 annual fee for using city softball fields.

• Consensus to proceed with obtaining letters of intent regarding the donated 3-acre parcel for potential fire services use
• Discussed, but did not decide, the future of the 3-acre parcel donation, with concerns raised about the 5-year timeline
• Discussed, but did not change, the School Board's $20,000/year agreement for Tom Varn Park softball fields
• Requested letters of support for the North Avenue Sidewalk Project from the School Superintendent and Hernando High Principal
• Heard presentations on county growth, parks master plan, school capacity projects, and Eastside Elementary K-8 transition

City Council Special Meeting

The Brooksville City Council is holding a special meeting with no substantive business. The agenda includes only a proclamation for Volunteer Appreciation Month and a presentation of certificates. The meeting is procedural and ceremonial.

• Proclamation declaring April as Volunteer Appreciation Month
• Presentation of certificates

The Brooksville City Council held a special meeting on April 20, 2026, primarily to recognize volunteers and boards. The council approved the agenda as presented (4-0) and adjourned at 6:48 pm (5-0). No substantive policy decisions were made; the meeting was ceremonial in nature.

• Approved agenda as presented (4-0)
• Adjourned meeting at 6:48 pm (5-0)

City Council Regular Meeting

The City Council will hold a public hearing on an ordinance to amend the Comprehensive Plan Future Land Use Map for a property on South Main Street. The Council will also consider an ordinance authorizing the use of Tree Mitigation Funds for removing dead trees and trimming on public property.

• Public hearing on Ordinance No. 1011 to amend the Comprehensive Plan Future Land Use Map
• Consideration of Ordinance No. 1012 to authorize Tree Mitigation Funds for tree removal and trimming
• Fiscal Year 2025/2026 Quarterly Budget Amendments
• Fiscal Year 2025/2026 Mid Year Update presented by Finance Director
• Engagement Letter for Bond Council - Firefighter Pension Loan

The City Council approved Ordinance 1012 on second reading, authorizing use of the tree mitigation fund for removal of dead trees and tree trimming on public property and rights-of-way, by a 3-2 vote. The Council also approved a comprehensive plan future land use map amendment for 1.3 acres on South Main Street (Ordinance 1011, 5-0), an engagement letter for bond counsel for the firefighter pension loan (5-0), and a quarterly budget amendment for the IT Department (5-0). Council reached consensus directing staff to pursue any grant for which the City meets application thresholds, while prioritizing infrastructure needs.

• Approved Ordinance 1012 authorizing tree mitigation fund use for dead tree removal and trimming (3-2)
• Approved Ordinance 1011 amending the Future Land Use Map for 1.3 acres on South Main Street (5-0)
• Approved engagement letter with Bryant Miller Olive for bond counsel services for firefighter pension loan (5-0)
• Approved FY 2025/26 quarterly budget amendment for IT Department (5-0)
• Council directed staff to pursue all eligible grants, prioritizing infrastructure needs
• Council directed staff to review the tree mitigation ordinance as it applies to developers

City Council Regular Meeting

The Council will hold first readings of two ordinances: one to amend the Future Land Use Map for a 1.3-acre parcel on South Main Street (Coastal Waste and Recycling/Eyes Equipment Sales) and another to authorize use of tree mitigation funds for dead tree removal and trimming on public property. Council will also consider change orders to add streets to the road milling and repaving project with Goodwin Bros Construction. Additionally, a stormwater program overview presentation will be given, and proclamations recognizing Autism Acceptance Month and Arbor Day will be accepted.

• First Reading: Ordinance No. 1011 – Comprehensive Plan amendment for 1.3 acres on South Main Street (Coastal Waste & Recycling/Eyes Equipment Sales)
• First Reading: Ordinance No. 1012 – Authorize use of tree mitigation funds for dead tree removal and trimming on public property
• Approve change orders for Goodwin Bros Construction to add streets to Road Milling & Repaving project
• Stormwater Program (MS4) Permit Compliance Presentation by Public Works Director
• Proclamations: Autism Acceptance Month and Arbor Day (April 24, 2026)

The City Council approved on first reading an ordinance authorizing the use of Tree Mitigation Funds for the removal of dead trees and tree trimming on public property and rights-of-way, with a $50,000 per fiscal year cap. The Council also approved change orders adding streets to the Road Milling & Repaving project and approved a Comprehensive Plan amendment on first reading. The meeting included citizen input on permitting, leaf blowing, flooding, and other matters, but no final decisions were made on those topics.

• Approved Ordinance 1012 on first reading, authorizing Tree Mitigation Fund use for dead tree removal and trimming with a $50,000 annual cap (5-0)
• Approved change orders for Goodwin Bros Construction to add Wood Dr., Daniel Ave., and Southern Hills Blvd to Road Milling & Repaving project (5-0)
• Approved Ordinance 1011 on first reading, amending the Future Land Use Map for 1.3 acres on South Main Street (5-0)
• Approved the consent agenda, including minutes from prior meetings (5-0)
• Approved the agenda as presented (5-0)

City Council Regular Meeting

The City Council will consider two specimen tree removal requests and approve a contract for downtown revitalization engineering. The meeting also includes the approval of consent agenda items and citizen input.

• Approval of Recommended Firm for Impact Fees Study RFP
• Approval for Downtown Revitalization Engineering & Design contract to Coastal Engineering Associates, Inc.
• Consider Specimen Tree Removal Request-TR 2026-03
• Consider approving Specimen Tree Removal Request-TR 2026-01
• Waiver of Rules Allowing for Alcohol in Parks for Brooksville Main Street Events

The Brooksville City Council approved two quasi-judicial specimen tree removal requests, both with conditions. The first, for a 440.2-acre property at Broad Street and Croom Road, was approved with a $0 mitigation fee and conditions including a negotiated tree mitigation plan. The second, for a 41.19-acre property on Wiscon Road, was approved with a $221,804 mitigation fee and conditions, including a good-faith effort to preserve trees in the dog park area and at the entrance. The council also approved moving forward with DTA Public Finance for an impact fees study and Coastal Engineering Associates for downtown revitalization engineering and design.

• Approved Specimen Tree Removal TR 2026-03 for HBWB Development with conditions and negotiated mitigation (4-0)
• Approved Specimen Tree Removal TR 2026-01 for CBD Real Estate Investments with $221,804 fee and conditions (4-0)
• Approved DTA Public Finance for Impact Fees Study RFP (4-0)
• Approved Downtown Revitalization Engineering & Design contract to Coastal Engineering Associates (4-0)
• Approved Consent Agenda including Feb 9, 2026 minutes and alcohol waiver for Brooksville Main Street events (4-0)

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Brooksville Planning and Zoning Commission will hold public hearings and make recommendations on a Comprehensive Plan Future Land Use Map amendment (Ordinance No. 1011) requested by Coastal Waste and Recycling, Inc. on behalf of Eyes Equipment Sales, LLC. The commission will also consider amendments to Section 4-5.8 regarding the Tree Mitigation Fund and review the proposed South Brooksville Community Redevelopment Plan for consistency with the Comprehensive Plan. Additionally, the commission will nominate a chair and vice chair and approve the November 12, 2025 meeting minutes.

• Ordinance No. 1011—CPA 2026-01-S1—Comprehensive Plan amendment for Eyes Equipment Sales, LLC
• Public hearing on amending Section 4-5.8 regarding the Tree Mitigation Fund
• Review of proposed South Brooksville Community Redevelopment Plan for consistency with Comprehensive Plan
• Nomination of Chair and Vice Chair
• Approval of November 12, 2025 minutes

The Planning and Zoning Commission recommended the City Council approve a small-scale comprehensive plan amendment for a 1.3-acre parcel on South Main Street, changing its future land use designation from county to city industrial. It also recommended amending the tree mitigation fund to allow use for dead tree removal and trimming on public property, and found the proposed South Brooksville Community Redevelopment Plan consistent with the city's comprehensive plan. All votes were 3-0.

• Recommended approval of CPA 2026-01-S1 for 1.3 acres on South Main Street (3-0)
• Recommended amending Section 4-5.8 to allow tree mitigation fund use for dead tree removal and trimming (3-0)
• Found South Brooksville Community Redevelopment Plan consistent with Comprehensive Plan (3-0)
• Approved November 12, 2025 minutes (3-0)
• Postponed chair and vice chair nomination to next meeting (3-0)

City Council Regular Meeting

The City Council will meet to discuss a consultant services agreement for surveying on the North Avenue Sidewalk Project. The meeting also includes a burn ban update from the Hernando County Fire Chief and several proclamations.

• Consultant Services Agreement with ProCivil360, LLC for surveying services on the North Avenue Sidewalk Project
• Update on Hernando County Burn Ban by Fire Chief Paul Hasenmeier
• Proclamation honoring long-time employee Mark Miler
• Proclamation for Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month
• Proclamation for Flood Awareness Week (March 9-15, 2026)

The City Council approved a $44,890 consultant services agreement with ProCivil360, LLC for surveying services on the North Avenue Sidewalk Project, covering about 3,900 linear feet from U.S. 98 to Howell Avenue. The agenda was modified to move a proclamation on Developmental Disability Awareness Month to the March 16 meeting. The consent agenda, including approval of January 26 minutes, was approved. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved $44,890 survey contract with ProCivil360, LLC for North Avenue Sidewalk Project (4-0)
• Approved agenda as modified, moving Developmental Disability Month proclamation to March 16 (4-0)
• Approved consent agenda including January 26, 2026 minutes (4-0)

City Council Regular Meeting

The Brooksville City Council will meet on February 9, 2026, to consider routine business including approval of minutes, proclamations, and presentations. Three quasi-judicial land-use items involve requests to remove specimen trees from private properties, requiring public hearings and potential Council votes.

• Specimen Tree Removal Request-TR 2026-002 at 1415 W. Jefferson Street (3.64-acre property)
• Specimen Tree Removal Request-TR 2026-03 at Broad Street and Croom Road (440.2-acre property)
• Specimen Tree Removal Request-TR 2026-01 on Wiscon Road near Horse Lake Road (41.19-acre property)

The Brooksville City Council approved one specimen tree removal request (TR 2026-002) with amended conditions, and tabled two others (TR 2026-03 and TR 2026-01) for future meetings. The council also appointed Robert Battista to the Planning and Zoning Commission and heard presentations from Duke Energy and on ARPA fund expenditures.

• Approved TR 2026-002 tree removal at 1415 W. Jefferson Street with amended condition #4 and attempt to save tree 367 (4-0)
• Tabled TR 2026-03 tree removal for 440.2-acre property at Broad Street and Croom Road (4-0)
• Tabled TR 2026-01 tree removal on Wiscon Road, requiring new maps and attendance of engineer, developer, and arborist (4-0)
• Appointed Robert Battista to Planning and Zoning Commission for unexpired term through Dec 31, 2027 (4-0)
• Approved agenda as presented (4-0)
• Approved consent agenda including January 5, 2026 minutes (4-0)

City Council Regular Meeting

The City Council will hold a public hearing on the second and final reading of an ordinance to terminate the Firefighters' Retirement Trust Fund. The meeting also includes approval of consent agenda items, a request to waive alcohol rules for an art festival, and a discussion on relocating a bus stop.

• Public hearing: Termination of Firefighters' Retirement Trust Fund
• Waive Park rules for alcohol at 41st annual Art in the Park
• Relocation of City Hall bus stop to Howell Avenue
• Specimen Tree Removal Request-TR 2026-01
• Adopt Resolution 2026-02 for school concurrency agreement at Milkaway Farms

The City Council approved the second and final reading of Ordinance No. 1010, terminating the City of Brooksville Firefighters' Retirement Trust Fund, with a 4-1 vote. The council also approved a $405,444.32 road milling and resurfacing contract with Goodwin Bros. Construction, Inc., and approved a 5% merit pay increase for the City Manager. A request to remove 98 specimen trees on Wiscon Road was tabled.

• Approved Ordinance No. 1010 terminating the Firefighters' Retirement Trust Fund (4-1)
• Approved $405,444.32 road milling and resurfacing contract with Goodwin Bros. Construction, Inc. (5-0)
• Approved 5% merit pay increase for City Manager Lisa Hendrickson, effective first pay period in February (4-1)
• Approved alcohol waiver for Hernando County Fine Arts Council's Art in the Park event (5-0)
• Approved relocation of City Hall bus stop to northwest side of parcel along Howell Avenue (5-0)
• Approved Council Meeting Agenda Items Policy (5-0)
• Approved Resolution 2026-02 for school concurrency agreement for Milkaway Farms (5-0)
• Tabled specimen tree removal request for 98 Live Oak trees on Wiscon Road (5-0)

Community Redevelopment Agency

The Community Redevelopment Agency will meet to approve a budget resolution, an audit report, and meeting schedules for 2025. The agenda lists procedural items and citizen input.

• Approval of CRA Amended Budget Resolution No. CRA 2026-01
• CRA Audit Presentation for Year ended September 30, 2024
• Approval of CRA Quarterly Meetings (at 6:00 p.m.)
• Approval of November 17, 2025 CRA minutes

The Brooksville Community Redevelopment Agency approved an amended budget for fiscal year 2025-26 (Resolution CRA 2026-01) by a 4-0 vote. The board also accepted the CRA audit for the year ended September 30, 2024, approved the November 17, 2025 meeting minutes, and set quarterly meeting dates for 2026. All votes were unanimous with four members present.

• Approved amended FY2025-26 budget (Resolution CRA 2026-01) (4-0)
• Accepted CRA audit for year ended September 30, 2024 (4-0)
• Approved November 17, 2025 CRA minutes (4-0)
• Approved 2026 quarterly meeting schedule: Feb 9, May 4, Aug 3, Nov 2 at 6:00 pm (4-0)

City Council Regular Meeting

The Brooksville City Council will meet January 5, 2026 to conduct its regular business, including a public hearing on a roadway transfer with FDOT and second readings of two land-development-code amendments. The consent agenda bundles routine approvals such as minutes, contracts, and fee renewals.

• Second reading of Ordinance No. 1008—LDC 2025-03 Land Development Code Amendment
• Second reading of Ordinance No. 1009—LDC 2025-04 Land Development Code Amendment
• Approval of Resolution No. 2026-01 for a Roadway Transfer Agreement with FDOT
• Nevco piggyback agreement with Sourcewell for a TVP scoreboard
• Sierra Container Group piggyback agreement with OMNIA for standardized garbage bins

The City Council approved Resolution 2026-01, a roadway transfer agreement with the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) to transfer jurisdiction and maintenance of certain portions of US 41 and US 98 to the city. The council also approved first reading of an ordinance to terminate the Firefighters' Retirement Trust Fund, with a final vote scheduled for January 26, 2026. The annual audit was accepted with a 3-1 vote, acknowledging deficiencies and planned corrective actions. The consent agenda was approved 3-1 after an initial motion failed.

• Approved Resolution 2026-01 FDOT roadway transfer agreement (4-0)
• Approved Ordinance 1008 sign code amendments on second reading (4-0)
• Approved Ordinance 1009 changing camps to conditional use (4-0)
• Approved Ordinance 1010 first reading to terminate Firefighters' Retirement Trust Fund (4-0)
• Accepted annual audit with deficiencies and corrective actions (3-1)
• Approved consent agenda including contracts and agreements (3-1)
• Approved interlocal agreement for school use of tennis/volleyball courts (4-0)
• Approved RFP bid packet for impact fees study (4-0)