Citrus County, FL

Board of County Commissioners

Board of County Commissioners

General

The Citrus County Board of Commissioners will meet on September 2, 2026, to decide whether to appeal a circuit court decision in the case of Pine Ridge Property Owners’ Association, Inc. v. Citrus County, Florida. The agenda contains no other substantive business items, consisting only of procedural calls to order, public comment, and adjournment.

• Vote on appeal of circuit court order in Pine Ridge Property Owners’ Association, Inc. v. Citrus County, Florida

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The Citrus County Planning and Development Commission will hold a public meeting to review two specific development applications. The agenda includes a Conditional Use application and a Planned Unit Development (PUD) application. The meeting also includes standard procedural items such as the approval of minutes and staff announcements.

• Conditional Use application CU-2026-00007 for John Wilson
• Planned Unit Development application PUD-2025-00009 for Homosassa 1998 ECP, LLC

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The Special Library District Advisory Board is meeting to discuss library operations, including the director's report, branch updates, and upcoming projects. Key items include the FY 2027 Annual Plan of Service and Library Budget Overview, as well as a policy update request from board member Rhys Campbell. The meeting is open to the public.

• FY 2027 Library Budget Overview
• FY 2027 Annual Plan of Service
• Library Policy Update Request by Rhys Campbell
• Summer Reading Update
• BOOKED 2027 Update

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The Citrus County Board of County Commissioners will vote on several contracts, grants, and budget items, including a $1.26 million septic-to-sewer project, a $472,200 courthouse HVAC upgrade, and multiple grant applications for waterway restoration. The agenda also includes routine consent items like minutes, budget transfers, and surplus property deletions.

• Approve $1,259,728.96 contract with Bulldog Sitework for Old Homosassa septic-to-sewer project
• Approve $472,200 agreement with Automated Building Control Systems for courthouse HVAC upgrade
• Approve $21,500 non-performance assessment for CoreCivic contract (July 2026)
• Approve $350,000 budget for Inverness Government Center remodel
• Approve grant applications for oyster restoration and storm surge defense (up to $2M)

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The Planning and Development Commission will hold a regular meeting to consider two applications: a sign variance request by Alvin Ramos for G4Landwerks LLC and a planned unit development (PUD) application for Betz Farm by Bravo Land Group, LLC. The agenda also includes approval of the July 2, 2026 draft minutes and standard procedural items.

• V202600006: Sign variance application by Alvin Ramos (Thomas Sign & Awning Co.) for G4Landwerks LLC
• PUD2733: Betz Farm planned unit development application by Chuck Pigeon for Bravo Land Group, LLC
• Approval of draft minutes from July 2, 2026

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The Citrus County Board of County Commissioners is meeting as a Special Magistrate to address code compliance cases. The agenda includes approval of minutes, a staff update on abated and continued cases, and a list of old and new cases. No specific cases or decisions are detailed in the agenda.

• Approval of minutes
• Staff update on abated and continued cases
• Old and new code compliance cases

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The Citrus County Board of County Commissioners is meeting to consider directing staff to initiate litigation against Lecanto Sand, LLC to stop unpermitted activity. The agenda also includes public comment periods and standard procedural items.

• Vote to initiate litigation against Lecanto Sand, LLC to enjoin continued unpermitted activity
• Public comment period with 3-minute limit per person (5 minutes for organizations)
• Invocation, Pledge of Allegiance, and roll call

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The Citrus County Board of County Commissioners is holding a special meeting to consider directing staff to initiate litigation against Lecanto Sand, LLC to stop continued unpermitted activity. The agenda includes only this action item, along with routine opening procedures and a public comment period.

• Motion to initiate litigation against Lecanto Sand, LLC to enjoin unpermitted activity

The Board voted unanimously to direct the County Attorney to initiate litigation against Lecanto Sand, LLC to enjoin continued unpermitted activity, and authorized the Chair to sign necessary documents. The decision followed a presentation by the County Attorney and public comments. The meeting was briefly adjourned and reopened after the vote, then opened to the public for additional comments before adjourning.

• Approved litigation against Lecanto Sand, LLC to enjoin unpermitted activity (5-0)
• Authorized Chair to sign all necessary documents for litigation

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The Citrus County Aviation Advisory Board is meeting to discuss routine business, including approval of minutes, a member's resignation, and updates on airport projects. The agenda includes status reports on major projects like runway extensions and fuel tank replacements, as well as minor items like signage. No public hearings or major decisions are scheduled; the meeting is primarily for updates and discussion.

• Patrick Crippen, Member at Large, notice of resignation
• CGC Runway 9/27 Extension project status
• CGC Fuel Tank Replacement project status
• T-Hangar lease template/application discussion
• 2026 Aviation Bylaws update from BOCC

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The Beverly Hills Advisory Council will hold a regular meeting with items including approval of July minutes and FY26 Period 10 financial reports, discussion of a meeting venue change, and setting the November 2026 meeting date. The agenda also includes updates on entrances/signs and a bench quote for Paul Atherton.

• Discussion of meeting venue change
• Discussion of November 2026 meeting date
• Paul Atherton bench quote
• Approval of FY26 Period 10 financial reports for Beverly Hills MSBU
• Updates on entrances/signs

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The Board will hold a public hearing on an ordinance creating Chapter 79 to regulate short-term vacation rentals. Commissioners will also consider a $398,001 road resurfacing contract for W. Mustang Blvd, an interlocal agreement for enhanced law enforcement services with the City of Inverness, and several other contracts and budget items. The meeting includes consent items, proclamations, and a second public hearing on a land-use change for Lecanto Sand LLC.

• Public hearing on ordinance creating Chapter 79 – Short Term Vacation Rentals
• ITB 26-139: $398,001 SCOP resurfacing project for W. Mustang Blvd from W. Mesa Verde Dr to CR 491
• Interlocal agreement with City of Inverness and Sheriff's Office for enhanced law enforcement services (FY 2026/27)
• E.5: Grant agreement with Withlacoochee Regional Water Supply Authority for $44,600 (with $44,600 county match)
• E.7: Special Event Marketing Grant of $2,000 for Crystal River Nights Concert Series 2026

The Board denied the Lecanto Sand, LLC comprehensive plan amendment, zoning, and PUD application (CPA/AA/PUD-2025-00010) after a public hearing, citing failure to meet several county code and comprehensive plan requirements. The Board also directed the County Attorney to seek an injunction to stop unpermitted activity on the site. All other agenda items were approved, including a $398,001 road resurfacing contract and a new interlocal agreement for enhanced law enforcement services with the City of Inverness.

• Denied Lecanto Sand LLC mining project (CPA/AA/PUD-2025-00010)
• Directed County Attorney to seek injunction for unpermitted site activity
• Approved $398,001 W. Mustang Blvd resurfacing contract (4-1)
• Approved interlocal agreement for enhanced law enforcement with City of Inverness
• Approved $44,600 grant agreement with Withlacoochee Regional Water Supply Authority
• Approved $2,000 marketing grant for Crystal River Nights Concert Series
• Approved FY2027 tourism media plan with Miles Partnership
• Approved elimination of Deputy Building Official position, adding two Building Operation Managers (4-1)

Value Adjustment Board

The Citrus County Value Adjustment Board holds its annual organizational meeting to ratify legal counsel, appoint special magistrates for property tax disputes, approve a $50 filing fee for most petitions, and set hearing dates. The board also reviews internal procedures and authorizes payment of 2026 expenses.

• Ratify Attorney Holly E. Cosby as private legal counsel for the 2026 Value Adjustment Board
• Appoint 2 attorney and 8 appraiser special magistrates to hear property tax exemption, classification, and valuation petitions
• Impose a nonrefundable $50 filing fee for most 2026 petitions (homestead portability petitions remain $15)
• Authorize payment of all 2026 Value Adjustment Board expenses and approve internal operating procedures
• Set 2026 hearing dates from October 14, 2026 through February 3, 2027 at the Citrus County Courthouse, 110 N. Apopka Avenue, Inverness

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The Planning and Development Commission is meeting to review two applications: a planned unit development (PUD) for Clearview Estates, a Development of Regional Impact by Citrus Hills Inv. Prop., and a PUD for One Oak Homosassa, LLC. The agenda also includes approval of prior meeting minutes and public comment. No other substantive decisions are listed.

• PUD2026-00006: Clearview Estates Development of Regional Impact by Citrus Hills Inv. Prop.
• PUD-2026-00004: One Oak Homosassa, LLC, represented by Attorney Lauren Rubenstein
• Approval of minutes from June 4, 2026, and July 16, 2026 PDC meetings
• Public comment period open

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The Citrus Springs Advisory Council is meeting to approve minutes and financial reports for the Citrus Springs Municipal Service Benefit Unit (MSBU), and to hear updates from members on streetlights, road resurfacing, beautification, fountain, and roadway maintenance. The agenda is largely procedural with no major decisions or public hearings listed.

• Approval of July 1, 2026 draft minutes for Citrus Springs MSBU
• Approval of FY26 Period 10 financials for Citrus Springs MSBU
• Review of streetlights by Karen Parker
• Review of road resurfacing by Vince Micklem
• Review of beautification of boulevards/medians/flowers by Tyler Thompson

Historical Resources Advisory Board

The Historical Resources Advisory Board will meet to discuss the results of a windshield survey. The meeting also includes staff updates and the approval of previous minutes.

• Windshield survey results

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The Board of County Commissioners is meeting for a private attorney/client session. The purpose of the meeting is to discuss the case styled Elissa Hofelt v. Citrus County Board of County Commissioners (Case No: 5:25-cv-00643-JSM-PRL).

• Attorney/client session regarding Case No: 5:25-cv-00643-JSM-PRL (Elissa Hofelt v. Citrus County Board of County Commissioners)

The Board of County Commissioners convened a closed attorney-client session to discuss the pending litigation Elissa Hofelt v. Citrus County Board of County Commissioners (Case No: 5:25-cv-00643-JSM-PRL). No public comments were made, and no substantive decisions were recorded. The meeting was adjourned at 10:33 AM.

• Held attorney-client session for Hofelt v. Citrus County (no action taken)

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The Board of County Commissioners will consider several budget transfers, contract cancellations, and the scheduling of public hearings. Key upcoming hearings include a new ordinance for short-term vacation rentals and assessments for stormwater and utility availability.

• Public hearing set for August 11, 2026, regarding an ordinance creating Chapter 79 for Short Term Vacation Rentals
• Public hearings set for August 25, 2026, for the Stormwater MSBU and Utility Availability Assessment Roll for FY 2026-2027
• Cancellation of contract P035BOCT25 with the Government of the U.S. Virgin Islands
• Non-performance assessment for CoreCivic contract for June 2026 totaling $24,500.00
• Agreement with CivicPlus, LLC for DocAccess software to meet ADA compliance by April 2027

The Board of County Commissioners adopted multiple resolutions setting FY 2026-27 assessment rates for fire protection, solid waste, stormwater, utility availability, and property abatement, along with waterline extension assessments for Cedar Lake Estates and Citrus Springs. The Board also approved a five-year renewal of the MyHealth Onsite employee clinic agreement (4-1), and set public hearings for August 2026 on the stormwater MSBU, utility availability roll, and a proposed short-term vacation rental ordinance. Two motions were defeated: re-establishing transportation concurrency (2-3) and directing staff to begin a Comprehensive Plan amendment on open space/recreation (2-3).

• Adopted FY 2026-27 Fire Protection Assessment rate resolution (5-0)
• Adopted FY 2026-27 Solid Waste Residential Assessment Roll (5-0)
• Adopted FY 2026-27 Stormwater MSBU resolution and set Aug 25 hearing (5-0)
• Adopted FY 2026-27 Utility Availability Assessment Roll resolution (5-0)
• Approved 5-year MyHealth Onsite clinic contract renewal (4-1)
• Defeated motion to re-establish transportation concurrency (2-3)
• Defeated motion to begin Comprehensive Plan open space amendment (2-3)
• Set public hearing for Aug 11 on Short Term Vacation Rentals ordinance

Governing Body of the Library District of Citrus County

The Governing Body of the Special Library District of Citrus County is meeting to conduct a preliminary budget hearing. The body will also review minutes from a previous meeting.

• Preliminary Budget Hearing
• Review of Governing Body of the Special Library District minutes

The Governing Body of the Special Library District of Citrus County approved the tentative millage rate of 0.3034 for fiscal year 2026/2027, as read into the record. The board also adopted the minutes of the previous meeting. No citizen comments were made, and the meeting adjourned at 8:38 AM.

• Adopted tentative millage rate of 0.3034 for FY 2026/2027 (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of the Governing Body meeting (unanimous)

Board of County Commissioners

The County Commissioners will approve the minutes from the February 10, 2026 library district meeting. They will then hear a recommendation to adopt the Fiscal Year 2026/27 millage rate and budget for the Citrus County Special Library District. Public comments are allowed before the board votes.

• Approve minutes of the Special Library District meeting from February 10, 2026
• Recommend FY 2026/27 millage and budget for the Special Library District to the Board
• Open public comment period (3 minutes per person, 5 minutes for organizations)
• Announce tentative budget hearing on September 10, 2026 at 5:00 PM

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The Citrus County Board of County Commissioners will hold a preliminary budget hearing for fire protection. Commissioners will consider the proposed fire protection budget and may receive public input. The meeting also includes a public comment period and an announcement of a tentative budget hearing scheduled for September 10, 2026.

• Fire Protection Preliminary Budget Hearing
• Open to the public comments
• Announcement of tentative budget hearing on September 10, 2026

The Board adopted a motion to set the Fire Protection Special District millage at 0.00 for fiscal year 2026/2027. The motion passed unanimously with all five commissioners voting in favor. No other substantive decisions were made; the meeting included no public comments and adjourned shortly after opening.

• Adopted Fire Protection Special District millage at 0.00 for FY 2026/2027 (5-0)

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The Citrus County Board of County Commissioners will hold a preliminary budget hearing. Commissioners will vote on motions to set tentative millage rates for the General Fund, Transportation, Health Department, Libraries and Fire for fiscal year 2026/2027. They will also consider authorizing staff to prepare tax valuation and levy calculation documents electronically. The agenda notes a tentative budget hearing scheduled for September 10, 2026.

• Motion to set tentative millage rates for General Fund, Transportation, Health Department, Libraries and Fire for FY 2026/2027
• Motion to approve staff execution of Certification of Taxable Value (DR420's), Maximum Levy Calculation Preliminary Disclosure (DR420MM-P's), and Tax Increment Adjustment Worksheets (DR420TIF's) via e-TRIM
• Public comment period (Open to the Public)
• Announcement of Tentative Budget Hearing on September 10, 2026 at 5:00 PM

The Board of County Commissioners held a preliminary budget hearing and set tentative millage rates for the upcoming fiscal year. The General Fund rate was set at the rolled-back rate of 6.7382 after a higher rate was defeated. Other rates were adopted for Transportation, Health Department, Library Services, Fire Rescue, and Law Enforcement MSTU. The board also directed staff to move budget reductions into Road Resurfacing and to bring back specific reductions at the next hearing.

• Set tentative General Fund millage at rolled-back rate 6.7382 (4-1)
• Adopted tentative Transportation millage at 0.9860 (5-0)
• Adopted tentative Health Department millage at 0.0544 (5-0)
• Adopted tentative Library Services millage at 0.3034 (5-0)
• Adopted tentative Fire Rescue millage at 0.5780 (5-0)
• Adopted tentative Law Enforcement MSTU millage at 0.00 (5-0)
• Defeated motion to set General Fund millage at 6.9898 (3-2)
• Approved staff to execute TRIM compliance forms (5-0)

General

The Citrus County Planning and Development Commission will review the CU-2026-00006 application submitted by Crouch Homes LLC for Linda Sveda. The commission will also address standard agenda items such as appeal procedures, public comments, and staff announcements. No other specific projects or contracts are listed.

• CU-2026-00006 application from Crouch Homes LLC for Linda Sveda
• Chairman to read appeal process and meeting procedures
• Ex parte communication from County Attorney
• Staff announcements
• Public comment period

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The Special Magistrate will meet to address code compliance matters. The agenda consists of procedural items and a placeholder for old and new cases.

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The Citrus County Board of County Commissioners will adopt budget resolutions for FY 2025‑2026 covering several funds and grants. It will approve a new waste disposal agreement with Waste Pro of Florida, Inc. for fees up to $325,000 and terminate the prior agreement. The board also authorizes deductions from Corecivic billing, deletes surplus assets, and accepts security bond continuations for waste disposal accounts.

• Approve waste disposal agreement with Waste Pro of Florida, Inc. for fees up to $325,000 and terminate the June 23, 2025 agreement
• Authorize deductions of $4,500 and $1,500 from Corecivic July 2026 billing under Service Area #4
• Adopt budget resolutions for FY 2025‑2026 covering capital improvement, public safety, health insurance, housing, grants, and other programs
• Approve deletion of surplus transit buses, fire rescue truck, and other inventory items from county asset listings
• Accept security bond continuation certificates for waste disposal accounts with Webber Infrastructure Management, Inc., Waste Management Inc. of Florida, and Wright Tree Service, Inc.

The Citrus County Board adopted the agenda with added items and removed item E1a. It approved three proclamations, the consent agenda, and a series of budget actions including FY 2025‑26 budget transfers and a comprehensive budget resolution (Resolution 2026‑054). The Board also approved a new waste‑disposal agreement authorizing up to $325,000 in fees and terminated the prior agreement. A public hearing was scheduled for August 25 to consider surplus property for affordable housing.

• Approved agenda with additions and removal of item E1a (unanimous AYES)
• Adopted proclamations for Colonel Curtis Ebitz Day, Run for the Money Week, and Smart Irrigation Month (unanimous AYES)
• Adopted consent agenda covering minutes, Corecivic deductions, asset deletions, and other items (unanimous AYES)
• Approved FY 2025‑26 budget transfers for multiple departments (unanimous AYES)
• Adopted FY 2025‑26 budget resolutions covering capital projects, grants, and trust funds (unanimous AYES)
• Approved new waste‑disposal agreement up to $325,000 and termination of the previous agreement (unanimous AYES)
• Scheduled public hearing on Aug. 25, 2026 to consider surplus property for affordable housing (unanimous AYES)
• Authorized $4,500 and $1,500 deductions from Corecivic July 2026 billing (unanimous AYES)

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The Veterans Services Advisory Board will review service numbers, discuss a $365K budget for VSO offices, and hear about the July 24th VA Clinic groundbreaking. Old business includes veteran suicides and uncredentialed claim sharks.

• VSO office budgets: $365K
• July 24th VA Clinic groundbreaking ceremony
• Discussion of veteran suicides
• Claim sharks not credentialed
• 839 veteran/families served May-June; June 2nd busiest month

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The Aviation Advisory Board will meet to discuss airport operations, review T-Hangar lease templates, and receive status updates on major infrastructure projects including runway extensions and fuel tank replacements.

• Airport 101 Presentation
• T Hangar Lease Template Review
• CGC Runway 9/27 Extension
• CGC Fuel Tank Replacement
• INF Business Park Project

Board of County Commissioners

This is the regular monthly meeting of the Beverly Hills Advisory Council. The agenda includes approval of the June 10, 2026 draft minutes and FY26 Period 9 financial reports, as well as special reports on trees/mowing, entrances, public works, parks, and overall maintenance. No new business or major decisions are scheduled.

• Approval of June 10, 2026 draft minutes
• Approval of FY26 Period 9 financial reports
• Special reports on trees/mowing, entrances, public works, parks, and overall maintenance
• Old business update on entrances/signs