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Tue Sep 1, 2026 · 5:30 PM

Planning Commission

Planning Commission to hear rezone, pit hours, and fee changes

The DeSoto County Planning Commission is meeting to consider several action items, including a county-initiated land development regulation amendment on cost recovery, a special exception modification for the Spanish Trails (Chastain Pit) excavation hours, and a rezone application from New Florida Ventures Corp. The meeting also includes approval of prior meeting minutes and a proof of publication.

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DeSoto County Planning Commission Meeting Agenda 5:30 PM Tuesday, September 1, 2026 CALL TO ORDER PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE ROLL CALL SET OR AMEND THE AGENDA PUBLIC FORM FOR NON-AGENDA ITEMS PROOF OF PUBLICATION: MOTION TO FILE PROOF OF PUBLICATION 1. Proof of Publication 26-1981 Sponsors: Administrator Publisher Affidavit PC 9-1-26 Legal Ad PC 9-1-26 Attachments: MEETING MINUTES 2. Planning Commission meeting minutes 26-1982 Sponsors: Administrator 8-4-2026 PC Meeting Minutes Attachments: DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR COMMENTS ACTION ITEMS 3. Ordinance / County initiated Land Development Regulation amendment (Cost Recovery) 26-1983 Sponsors: Administrator 2026-08-04 SR Fee Schedule Update 2026-08-04 Ord Fee Recovery Attachments: Quasi-Judicial Public Hearing Page 1 of 2 Planning Commission Meeting Agenda September 1, 2026 4. Resolution / Spanish Trails Farming & Land Company (Chastain Pit) Special Exception modification (USE-0243-2026) 26-1984 Sponsors: Administrator 2026-08-10 Memo to BOCC Hours of Operation Final for PC Exhibit A Resolution 2022-108 Exhibit B Resolution 2024-008 Exhibit C Special Exception Application Exhibit D Original Staff Report USE 0087-2022 Exhibit E Revised Plan Cover Page (1 of 69) 2026-08-10 Resolution - Spanish Trails (Chastain) Final Excavation Plan Amendment for Hours of Operation Only for PC Attachments: 5. Ordinance / New Florida Ventures Corp. / Rezone (RZNE-0076-2025) 26-1985 Sponsors: Administrator 2026-08-11 SR RZNE-0076-2025 New FL Ventures Final …
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Tue Sep 1, 2026 · 5:00 PM

Planning Commission

Planning Commission workshop on 2050 Comprehensive Plan update

The DeSoto County Planning Commission is holding a workshop to discuss the DeSoto County 2050 Comprehensive Plan Update (item 26-1979). The agenda includes a presentation on draft amendment concepts by element, with no formal decisions or public hearings scheduled. This is a discussion-only workshop to review proposed plan changes.

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DeSoto County Planning Commission Meeting Agenda 5:00 PM Tuesday, September 1, 2026 Comp Plan Workshop CALL TO ORDER ROLL CALL PRESENTATION DeSoto County 2050 Comprehensive Plan Update 26-1979 Sponsors: Administrator Comp Plan Workshop Pub Aff Comp Plan Workshop Ad 01 Comp_Plan_Amends_Wksph_Overview P&Z_090126 02 Draft Amendment Concepts by Element 090126 Attachments: ADJOURNMENT NOTE: For quasi-judicial matters, any party desiring a verbatim record of the proceeding of this hearing for the purpose of an appeal is advised to make private arrangements for the production of a record and anyone wishing to present documents or other written evidence to the Board must provide eight (8) copies of the written material. If special accommodations are required in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, individuals should contact the County Administrator’s Office by calling 863-993-4800 at least forty-eight hours prior to the hearing. Page 1 of 1

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Tue Aug 25, 2026 · 9:00 AM

Board of County Commissioners

County board holds comprehensive plan workshop

The DeSoto County Board of County Commissioners is meeting for a workshop session focused solely on the county's Comprehensive Plan. No votes or decisions are listed on the agenda, which consists of a presentation and discussion. The meeting is procedural in nature, with no specific action items detailed.

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DeSoto County Board of County Commissioners Meeting Agenda 9:00 AM Tuesday, August 25, 2026 Comp Plan Workshop CALL TO ORDER ROLL CALL PRESENTATIONS Comprehensive Plan Workshop ADJOURNMENT NOTE: For quasi-judicial matters, any party desiring a verbatim record of the proceeding of this hearing for the purpose of an appeal is advised to make private arrangements for the production of a record and anyone wishing to present documents or other written evidence to the Board must provide eight (8) copies of the written material . If special accommodations are required in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, individuals should contact the County Administrator's Office by calling 863-993-4800 at least 48 hours prior to the hearing. Page 1 of 1
Tue Aug 25, 2026 · 3:00 PM

Board of County Commissioners

DeSoto County BOCC to consider Heritage Lakes PUD rezone and Arcadia annexation

The Board of County Commissioners is meeting to handle routine consent items, including budget amendments and interlocal agreements, followed by a public hearing on a proposed PUD rezone for Heritage Lakes and a temporary use request. The board will also consider appointing a planning commission alternate and consenting to annex county-owned property into Arcadia.

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DeSoto County Board of County Commissioners Meeting Agenda 3:00 PM Tuesday, August 25, 2026 CALL TO ORDER ROLL CALL TURN OFF OR SILENCE ALL CELL PHONES PRAYER/PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE INTRODUCTION OF ELECTED OFFICIALS SET/AMEND PUBLIC FORUM FOR NON-AGENDA ITEMS CONSENT AGENDA-MOTION TO APPROVE 1. Resolution/Delegation of Authority- CDBG-DR Wastewater Effluent Disposal Enabling Resolution MS010 CDBG-DR Attachments: 2. Approval of First Amendment to Agreement with Cornerstone Community Partners for CDBG Environmental Review Services 25-18-00RFP Agreement Amendment #1 Attachments: 3. Mosquito Control - 2025/2026 Arthropod Control Budget Amendment DCMC 2025.2026 Budget Ammendment Attachments: 4. Reaffirm Memorandum of Understanding between the County and The University of Florida Board of Trustee relating to the funding to cover staffing costs of IFAS County Extension Services DeSoto County Contract FY27-FY31 v2 DeSoto FY27 Exhibit A Proposed 2.26.2026 Attachments: REGULAR BUSINESS 5. Proclamation/National Senior Center Month in September Proclamation Senior Center Month 2026 Attachments: Page 1 of 3 Board of County Commissioners Meeting Agenda August 25, 2026 6. Resolution / Appointment of one (1) Alternate Planning Commission member 2026-8-4 Nathan Headrick PC Alt. Appointment draft Resume Nathan Headrick Email of interest Nathan Headrick Attachments: 7. Apex Work Authorization 25/26-11 SE Airport Road SCRAP Design Services Work Auth - SE AIRPORT ROADSCRAP DESIGN SERVICES WA …
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🗳️ How they voted — 2 divided votes
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
26-1958 — adopted
4 yea · 1 nay
JC Deriso nay · Judy Schaefer yea · Steven Hickox yea · Elton Langford yea · Jerod Gross yea
26-1980 — adopted
4 yea · 1 nay
JC Deriso nay · Judy Schaefer yea · Steven Hickox yea · Elton Langford yea · Jerod Gross yea
The other 9 items passed by unanimous or near-unanimous consent.
Tue Aug 25, 2026 · 1:00 PM

Board of County Commissioners

DeSoto County holds fourth budget workshop for 2026-2027

The DeSoto County Board of County Commissioners is meeting for Budget Workshop IV, the fourth in a series of sessions to discuss the 2026-2027 budget. The agenda includes a PowerPoint presentation on the budget, with no other substantive items listed. This is a working session focused on budget deliberations.

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DeSoto County Board of County Commissioners Meeting Agenda 1:00 PM Tuesday, August 25, 2026 Budget Workshop IV CALL TO ORDER ROLL CALL PRESENTATIONS Power Point Presentation on the 2026-2027 Budget 26-1977 ADJOURNMENT NOTE: For quasi-judicial matters, any party desiring a verbatim record of the proceeding of this hearing for the purpose of an appeal is advised to make private arrangements for the production of a record and anyone wishing to present documents or other written evidence to the Board must provide eight (8) copies of the written material . If special accommodations are required in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, individuals should contact the County Administrator's Office by calling 863-993-4800 at least 48 hours prior to the hearing. Page 1 of 1
Tue Aug 11, 2026 · 1:30 PM

Tourism Development Council

Tourism Development Council reviews 2026 marketing grants and meeting schedule

The DeSoto County Tourism Development Council will review a bed tax revenue update, marketing grant revisions, and a presentation from Twin Creeks Adventure Ranch. The group will also discuss changing its future meeting schedule.

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DeSoto County Tourism Development Council Meeting Agenda 1:30 PMTuesday, August 11, 2026 CALL TO ORDER MINUTES APPROVAL Minutes for June 9, 2026 26-1926 TDC June 9, 2026 meeting minutesAttachments: REGULAR BUSINESS Bed Tax Revenue Update 26-1927 TD Revenues-MasterAttachments: SEO & Organic Social Media Marketing Update 26-1928 Twin Creeks Adventure Ranch Presentation 26-1929 Discussion of Marketing Matching Grant Revisions 26-1930 Revised 2025 TDC Marketing Matching Grant Resolution--approvedAttachments: Discussion to Change Future TDC Meeting Schedule 26-1931 PUBLIC COMMENTS COMMITTEE COMMENTS STAFF COMMENTS ADJOURN Page 1 of 2 Tourism Development Council Meeting Agenda August 11, 2026 NOTE: For quasi-judicial matters, any party desiring a verbatim record of the proceeding of this hearing for the purpose of an appeal is advised to make private arrangements for the production of a record and anyone wishing to present documents or other written evidence to the Board must provide eight (8) copies of the written material. If special accommodations are required in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, individuals should contact the County Administrator’s Office by calling 863-993-4800 at least forty-eight hours prior to the hearing. Page 2 of 2
Tue Aug 11, 2026 · 1:00 PM

Board of County Commissioners

County commissioners hold third budget workshop for 2026-2027

The Board of County Commissioners is meeting for Budget Workshop III to discuss the 2026-2027 budget. The agenda includes a PowerPoint presentation on the proposed budget. No decisions are listed on the agenda; it is a discussion session.

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DeSoto County Board of County Commissioners Meeting Agenda 1:00 PM Tuesday, August 11, 2026 Budget Workshop III CALL TO ORDER ROLL CALL PRESENTATIONS Discussion Of the 2026-2027 Budget 1. Power Point Presentation on the 2026-2027 Budget 26-1951 Budget Workshop 3 (08-11-2026) 08-05-2026 Rev5 FINAL MH Attachments: ADJOURNMENT NOTE: For quasi-judicial matters, any party desiring a verbatim record of the proceeding of this hearing for the purpose of an appeal is advised to make private arrangements for the production of a record and anyone wishing to present documents or other written evidence to the Board must provide eight (8) copies of the written material . If special accommodations are required in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, individuals should contact the County Administrator's Office by calling 863-993-4800 at least 48 hours prior to the hearing. Page 1 of 1
Tue Aug 11, 2026 · 9:00 AM

Board of County Commissioners

County to vote on $1.5M fire training tower, jail funding, and road improvements

The DeSoto County Board of County Commissioners will consider several key items, including a resolution adopting the county's vulnerability assessment, a state financial assistance agreement for the jail project, a guaranteed maximum price addendum for a fire training tower, and a cooperative agreement for road improvements. The board will also review a budget amendment for fiscal year 2025/2026 and a noise ordinance consulting contract.

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DeSoto County Board of County Commissioners Meeting Agenda 9:00 AMTuesday, August 11, 2026 CALL TO ORDER ROLL CALL TURN OFF OR SILENCE ALL CELL PHONES PRAYER/PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE INTRODUCTION OF ELECTED OFFICIALS SET/AMEND PUBLIC FORUM FOR NON-AGENDA ITEMS CONSENT AGENDA-MOTION TO APPROVE 1. Plan/ DeSoto Transportation Plan DeSoto Transportation Plan 26-29 final.pdfAttachments: 2. State Financial Assistance Agreement/DeSoto County Jail Project CE007 - Desoto - Signature RequestAttachments: REGULAR BUSINESS 3. Resolution/DeSoto County Vulnerability Assessment DeSoto VA and AAA Combined Presentation (1) Vulnerability Assessment Resloution 8-11-26 DeSoto County VA Final Report 3-31-26 Final (no Appendix) Attachments: 4. Accounts and Warrants Drawn Per Schedule of Bills Payable. AP Check Report - Warrants 06-23-26 to 07-27-26Attachments: 5. Cooperative Agreement TIPS- Faciliserv-Turner Center Bleacher Inspection and Maintenance FaciliServe Agreement (TIPS) for agendaAttachments: Page 1 of 2 Board of County Commissioners Meeting Agenda August 11, 2026 6. Resolution / Agreement / FDOT SCRAP SE Airport Road Improvements 450319-1-54-01 Resolution 450319-1 Draft Agreement - approved - revised Attachments: 7. Guaranteed Maximum Price (GMP) Addendum with SEMCO Construction, Inc. for Construction Management at Risk (CMAR) Services -Fire Training Tower Project. Exhibit C Rev 2 - GMP Addendum Exhibit C - Schedule 1 CM Personnel Exhibit C - Schedule 2 Contract Drawings & Specification …
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🗳️ How they voted (11 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
SET/AMEND — set the agenda
5 yea
JC Deriso yea · Judy Schaefer yea · Steven Hickox yea · Elton Langford yea · Jerod Gross yea
26-1923 — approved
4 yea · 1 abstain
JC Deriso yea · Judy Schaefer yea · Steven Hickox abstain · Elton Langford yea · Jerod Gross yea
26-1934 — approved
5 yea
JC Deriso yea · Judy Schaefer yea · Steven Hickox yea · Elton Langford yea · Jerod Gross yea
26-1935 — approved
5 yea
JC Deriso yea · Judy Schaefer yea · Steven Hickox yea · Elton Langford yea · Jerod Gross yea
26-1936 — adopted
5 yea
JC Deriso yea · Judy Schaefer yea · Steven Hickox yea · Elton Langford yea · Jerod Gross yea
26-1938 — adopted
5 yea
JC Deriso yea · Judy Schaefer yea · Steven Hickox yea · Elton Langford yea · Jerod Gross yea
26-1939 — approved
5 yea
JC Deriso yea · Judy Schaefer yea · Steven Hickox yea · Elton Langford yea · Jerod Gross yea
26-1940 — approved
5 yea
JC Deriso yea · Judy Schaefer yea · Steven Hickox yea · Elton Langford yea · Jerod Gross yea
26-1942 — approved
5 yea
JC Deriso yea · Judy Schaefer yea · Steven Hickox yea · Elton Langford yea · Jerod Gross yea
26-1943 — adopted
5 yea
JC Deriso yea · Judy Schaefer yea · Steven Hickox yea · Elton Langford yea · Jerod Gross yea
Approval of the Consent Agenda — adopted the Consent Agenda
5 yea
JC Deriso yea · Judy Schaefer yea · Steven Hickox yea · Elton Langford yea · Jerod Gross yea
Tue Aug 4, 2026 · 5:30 PM

Planning Commission

Planning Commission to hear rezoning request for Heritage Lakes PUD project

The DeSoto County Planning Commission will meet on August 4, 2026, to review a quasi-judicial public hearing for a rezoning request from Millrose Properties FL LLC for the Heritage Lakes project. The agenda includes procedural items such as proof of publication and meeting minutes, but the most consequential item is the rezoning decision.

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DeSoto County Planning Commission Meeting Agenda 5:30 PMTuesday, August 4, 2026 CALL TO ORDER PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE ROLL CALL SET OR AMEND THE AGENDA PUBLIC FORM FOR NON-AGENDA ITEMS PROOF OF PUBLICATION: MOTION TO FILE PROOF OF PUBLICATION 1. Proof of Publication 26-1917 Sponsors: Administrator Publisher Affidavit PC Tear Sheet PC Attachments: MEETING MINUTES 2. Planning Commission meeting minutes 26-1918 Sponsors: Administrator 7-7-2026 PC Meeting MinutesAttachments: DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR COMMENTS ACTION ITEMS Quasi-Judicial Public Hearing Page 1 of 2 Planning Commission Meeting Agenda August 4, 2026 3. Ordinance / Millrose Properties FL LLC (Heritage Lakes) / Rezone to PUD (RZNE-0065-2025) 26-1916 Sponsors: Administrator 2026-07-27 RZNE-0065-2025 Heritage Lakes SR Final for PC Exhibit A General Location Map Exhibit B Interim 2040 Future Land Use Map Exhibit C Proposed PUD Zoning District Map Exhibit E Comprehensive Plan Policies Exhibit F Usable Open Space Exhibit G Townhome & SF Attached Locations Exhibit H Concept Development Plan 2026-07-27 RZNE-0065-2025 Heritage Lakes Final Ordinance for PC Attachments: PLANNING COMMISSION MEMBER REMARKS NEXT MEETING ADJOURNMENT NOTE: For quasi-judicial matters, any party desiring a verbatim record of the proceeding of this hearing for the purpose of an appeal is advised to make private arrangements for the production of a record and anyone wishing to present documents or other written evidence to the Board must provide eight (8) co …
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🗳️ How they voted (4 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
SET OR AMEND THE AGENDA — set the agenda
5 yea · 1 absent · 1 present
Bill Martin yea · Erik Howard yea · Lynn Banish absent · Allen Reesor yea · Theresa Collins-Hill yea · Jennifer Bowser yea · Jami Schueneman present
26-1917 — approved
5 yea · 1 absent · 1 present
Bill Martin yea · Erik Howard yea · Lynn Banish absent · Allen Reesor yea · Theresa Collins-Hill yea · Jennifer Bowser yea · Jami Schueneman present
26-1918 — approved
5 yea · 1 absent · 1 present
Bill Martin yea · Erik Howard yea · Lynn Banish absent · Allen Reesor yea · Theresa Collins-Hill yea · Jennifer Bowser yea · Jami Schueneman present
26-1916 — recommended for approval
5 yea · 1 absent · 1 present
Bill Martin yea · Erik Howard yea · Lynn Banish absent · Allen Reesor yea · Theresa Collins-Hill yea · Jennifer Bowser yea · Jami Schueneman present
Tue Jul 28, 2026 · 3:00 PM

Board of County Commissioners

Board to consider data center moratorium and landfill expansion services

The Board of County Commissioners will review a proposed moratorium on data centers and a budget amendment for fiscal year 2025/2026. The meeting includes public hearings on land development regulations and several rezoning and site plan requests.

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DeSoto County Board of County Commissioners Meeting Agenda 3:00 PMTuesday, July 28, 2026 CALL TO ORDER ROLL CALL TURN OFF OR SILENCE ALL CELL PHONES PRAYER/PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE INTRODUCTION OF ELECTED OFFICIALS SET/AMEND PUBLIC FORUM FOR NON-AGENDA ITEMS CONSENT AGENDA-MOTION TO APPROVE 1. Minutes/BOCC Public Meetings 05-26-2026, 06-09-2026, 06-23-2026 and BOCC workshop 06-09-2026 BOCC Meeting Minutes 05-26-2026 BOCC Meeting Minutes 06-09-2026 Comp Plan Workshop BOCC Meeting Minutes 06-23-2026 BOCC Meeting Minutes 06-09-2026 Attachments: 2. Contract Reassignment / Apex Companies, LLC / Engineer of Record 25-20-00RFQ Contract Amendment #1.pdf Apex Letter of Assignment.pdf Attachments: 3. Approval of Holiday Schedule 2027. Holiday Schedule 2027Attachments: 4. Grant Agreement between the Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE) and the DeSoto County Board of Commissioners AJ005 - DeSoto County - Signature RequestAttachments: REGULAR BUSINESS Page 1 of 3 Board of County Commissioners Meeting Agenda July 28, 2026 5. Apex Companies, LLC - Utilities - Facilities Plan WA_ DrinkingWaterFacilitiesPlan Work Auth - Utilities Drinking Water Facilities Plan7-28 Attachments: 6. Piggyback Agreement / City of Ormond Beach / Electrical and Mechanical Maintenance, Incorporated Piggyback Agreement - EMMI.pdfAttachments: 7. Approval of Group Insurance for Plan Year 2026-2027. DeSoto County BOCC Renewal Proposal 2026-27 - 7.16.2026Attachments: 8. SCS Engineers - Supplemental Agreement (Wo …
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🗳️ How they voted (16 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
SET/AMEND — set the agenda
5 yea
JC Deriso yea · Judy Schaefer yea · Steven Hickox yea · Elton Langford yea · Jerod Gross yea
26-1882 — approved
5 yea
JC Deriso yea · Judy Schaefer yea · Steven Hickox yea · Elton Langford yea · Jerod Gross yea
26-1902 — adopted
5 yea
JC Deriso yea · Judy Schaefer yea · Steven Hickox yea · Elton Langford yea · Jerod Gross yea
26-1903 — denied
5 yea
JC Deriso yea · Judy Schaefer yea · Steven Hickox yea · Elton Langford yea · Jerod Gross yea
26-1904 — approved
5 yea
JC Deriso yea · Judy Schaefer yea · Steven Hickox yea · Elton Langford yea · Jerod Gross yea
26-1905 — adopted
5 yea
JC Deriso yea · Judy Schaefer yea · Steven Hickox yea · Elton Langford yea · Jerod Gross yea
26-1906 — adopted
5 yea
JC Deriso yea · Judy Schaefer yea · Steven Hickox yea · Elton Langford yea · Jerod Gross yea
26-1907 — approved
5 yea
JC Deriso yea · Judy Schaefer yea · Steven Hickox yea · Elton Langford yea · Jerod Gross yea
26-1908 — approved
5 yea
JC Deriso yea · Judy Schaefer yea · Steven Hickox yea · Elton Langford yea · Jerod Gross yea
26-1909 — adopted
5 yea
JC Deriso yea · Judy Schaefer yea · Steven Hickox yea · Elton Langford yea · Jerod Gross yea
26-1910 — approved
5 yea
JC Deriso yea · Judy Schaefer yea · Steven Hickox yea · Elton Langford yea · Jerod Gross yea
26-1912 — approved
5 yea
JC Deriso yea · Judy Schaefer yea · Steven Hickox yea · Elton Langford yea · Jerod Gross yea
26-1913 — approved
5 yea
JC Deriso yea · Judy Schaefer yea · Steven Hickox yea · Elton Langford yea · Jerod Gross yea
26-1914 — approved
5 yea
JC Deriso yea · Judy Schaefer yea · Steven Hickox yea · Elton Langford yea · Jerod Gross yea
26-1915 — adopted
5 yea
JC Deriso yea · Judy Schaefer yea · Steven Hickox yea · Elton Langford yea · Jerod Gross yea
Approval of the Consent Agenda — adopted the Consent Agenda
5 yea
JC Deriso yea · Judy Schaefer yea · Steven Hickox yea · Elton Langford yea · Jerod Gross yea
Tue Jul 28, 2026 · 1:00 PM

Board of County Commissioners

Board of County Commissioners to hold Budget Workshop II

The Board of County Commissioners will discuss the 2025-2026 budget. The meeting includes a PowerPoint presentation regarding the 2026-2027 budget (26-1919).

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DeSoto County Board of County Commissioners Meeting Agenda 1:00 PMTuesday, July 28, 2026 Budget Workshop II CALL TO ORDER ROLL CALL PRESENTATIONS Discussion of the 2025-2026 Budget Power Point Presentation on the 2026-2027 budget 26-1919 ADJOURNMENT NOTE: For quasi-judicial matters, any party desiring a verbatim record of the proceeding of this hearing for the purpose of an appeal is advised to make private arrangements for the production of a record and anyone wishing to present documents or other written evidence to the Board must provide eight (8) copies of the written material . If special accommodations are required in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, individuals should contact the County Administrator's Office by calling 863-993-4800 at least 48 hours prior to the hearing. Page 1 of 1
Tue Jul 28, 2026 · 11:00 AM

Special Masters

DeSoto County Special Masters to hear code enforcement and lien cases

The Special Masters will conduct hearings for various code enforcement cases. The meeting includes a continued case for Apple Orchard Holdings LLC, lien hearings, and requests for lien reductions or releases.

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✓ Decided: Special Master orders code violation corrections, fines, and lien reductions

The DeSoto County Special Master heard code enforcement cases, ordering corrections and fines for two properties, continuing one case, and withdrawing several others. The Special Master also recommended lien reductions or releases for five properties to the Board of County Commissioners.

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DeSoto County Special Masters Meeting Agenda 11:00 AMTuesday, July 28, 2026 CALL TO ORDER SWEARING IN OF ALL THOSE GIVING TESTIMONY CASES Apple Orchard Holdings LLC - Continued APPLE ORCHARD HOLDINGS LLC, SM CE 26-0044Attachments: Willie Luther Jr. Estate c/o Terry Luther LUTHER WILLIE JR ESTATE & TERRY LUTHER SM CE 26-0115Attachments: Demetria Antonio & Jose Antonio Tic ANTONIO DEMETRIA & JOSE ANTONIO TIC, CE-26-0167Attachments: Demetria Antonio & Jose Antonio Tic ANTONIO DEMETRIA & JOSE ANTONIO TIC, CE-26-0168Attachments: Chadrick Hastings HASTINGS CHADRICK CE-26-0181Attachments: LIEN HEARING Bardomiano Alejo Jr. & Patrica Estrada ALEJO BARDOMIANO JR & ESTRADA PATRICS, CE 25-0516Attachments: Lisa M. Barone BARONE LUISA M,SM CE 25-0529Attachments: Randy Rafael Rodriguez RODRIGUEZ RANDY RAFAEL, SM CE 26-0068Attachments: John R. & Nancy L. Herrmann Herrmann John R & Herrmann Nancy L CE-26-0080 JCAttachments: Page 1 of 2 Special Masters Meeting Agenda July 28, 2026 LIEN REDUCTION/RELEASE Stone Truck, LLC CE SM 25-0261 STONE TRUCK LLC, LIEN REDUCTION-LIEN RELEASE Attachments: Stone Truck, LLC STONE TRUCK LLC, CE 25-0257 4135Attachments: Eric Bautista BAUTISTA ERIC, SM CE 2024-047 & CE 24-0434Attachments: Halina Brett CE SM 26-0206 HALINA BRETT, LIEN RELEASE FOR 1548 SE APPLE DR Attachments: ADJOURNMENT NOTE: If any person desires to appeal any decision with respect to any matter considered at these meetings, such person may need a record of the proceedings; for this purpose …
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DeSoto County Special Masters Meeting Minutes - Final 11:00 AM Tuesday, July 28, 2026 CALL TO ORDER Connie Collins, Special Master for DeSoto County, gave an opening statement regarding the process governing the hearing and the rules of conduct for the Special Master Hearing. Ms.Valerie Vicente, DeSoto County Special Maters Attorney was present. Special Master, Connie Collins called the meeting to order at 11:00 am SWEARING IN OF ALL THOSE GIVING TESTIMONY The Oath was administered by the Clerk to all that would provide testimony at the hearing. CASES 1. Apple Orchard Holdings LLC - Continued Attachments: APPLE ORCHARD HOLDINGS LLC, SM CE 26-0044 Continued. 2. Willie Luther Jr. Estate c/o Terry Luther Attachments: LUTHER WILLIE JR ESTATE & TERRY LUTHER SM CE 26-0 Valerie Vicente, (County Attorney), presented the County’s evidentiary documents into the record. Property Address: 7625 SW Hull Ave., Arcadia, FL 34269. Officer Thomas Turnbull, testified regarding code violation, unauthorized dumping & accumulation prohibited and parking and storage of certain vehicles. The respondent was present. The Special Master found the violations had been proven and ordered: Correction within 20 days, Cease and desist for 2 years, Non-compliance fine up to $250 per day per violation, case costs of $28.08 to be paid within 30 days. 3. Demetria Antonio & Jose Antonio Tic Attachments: ANTONIO DEMETRIA & JOSE ANTONIO TIC, CE-26-0167 Valerie Vicente, (County Attorney), presented the Co …
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Thu Jul 23, 2026 · 8:30 AM

Economic Development Advisory Committee

Committee to discuss Economic Development element for DeSoto 2050 Comprehensive Plan

The Economic Development Advisory Committee will meet to discuss the Economic Development element of the DeSoto 2050 Comprehensive Plan. The meeting also includes updates on general development and Florida Department of Transportation projects.

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DeSoto County Economic Development Advisory Committee Meeting Agenda 8:30 AMThursday, July 23, 2026 CALL TO ORDER MINUTES APPROVAL Minutes for May 28, 2026, meeting 26-1893 EDAC May 28, 2026 Meeting Minutes_FinalAttachments: REGULAR BUSINESS Development Update 26-1894 Updates provided by Sondra Guffey, Misty Servia, Beth Carsten Discussion of Economic Development element for DeSoto 2050 Comprehensive Plan. 26-1896 Florida Department of Transportation Projects Update 26-1898 Update provided by Economic Development Staff STAFF COMMENTS COMMITTEE COMMENTS PUBLIC COMMENTS ADJOURN NOTE: For quasi-judicial matters, any party desiring a verbatim record of the proceeding of this hearing for the purpose of an appeal is advised to make private arrangements for the production of a record and anyone wishing to present documents or other written evidence to the Board must provide eight (8) copies of the written material. If special accommodations are required in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, individuals should contact the County Administrator’s Office by calling 863-993-4800 at least forty-eight hours prior to the hearing. Page 1 of 1
Thu Jul 16, 2026 · 9:00 AM

Public Safety Coordinating Council

Public Safety Coordinating Council to discuss probation and court programs

The Public Safety Coordinating Council will meet to review minutes from July 17, 2025. The body will discuss several court-related programs and facilities.

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DeSoto County Public Safety Coordinating Council Meeting Agenda 9:00 AMThursday, July 16, 2026 CALL TO ORDER MINUTES APPROVAL Public Safety Coordinating Council Minutes from July 17, 2025 Public Safety Coordinating Council Minutes from July 17, 2025 7-17-2025 PSCC MinutesAttachments: COUNCIL DISCUSSION/COMMENTS & REMARKS Work Offender/Probation Program Probation & Drug Court Van Court Secure Parking Teen Court OTHER TOPICS OF DISCUSSION NEXT MEETING AGENDA TOPICS SUPPLEMENTAL DOCUMENTS ADJOURN Page 1 of 1
Tue Jul 14, 2026 · 9:00 AM

Board of County Commissioners

Board to consider tax rate resolutions for fire and EMS services

The Board of County Commissioners will review preliminary rate resolutions for fire protection and emergency medical services. The meeting includes several contract awards for IT services and road striping, as well as a budget amendment for multiple funds.

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DeSoto County Board of County Commissioners Meeting Agenda 9:00 AMTuesday, July 14, 2026 CALL TO ORDER ROLL CALL TURN OFF OR SILENCE ALL CELL PHONES PRAYER/PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE INTRODUCTION OF ELECTED OFFICIALS SET/AMEND PUBLIC FORUM FOR NON-AGENDA ITEMS CONSENT AGENDA-MOTION TO APPROVE 1. Mosquito Control - Detailed Work Plan Budget DeSoto Detailed Work Plan Budget 2026-2027Attachments: 2. Amendment/Community Development Block Grant MS010 MS010-A1Attachments: PRESENTATION 3. Presentation of the 2024/2025 Audited Financial Statements. DeSoto County FY2025 Audited Financial Statements.pdf 04510AR25 Final DeSoto CW SAS114.pdf Attachments: REGULAR BUSINESS 4. Proclamation/ Pretrial Service and State and County Probation Supervision Week 2026 Pretrial, Probation, Parole Supervision Week 2024Attachments: 5. Agreement Award / Computers at Work, Incorporated dba vTECH io / Managed I.T. Services 26-11-00RFP Contract - Final.pdfAttachments: Page 1 of 3 Board of County Commissioners Meeting Agenda July 14, 2026 6. Contract Award / FY 2025/26 Annual Road Striping / McShea Contracting, LLC 26-19-00ITB Contract.pdf 26-19-00ITB Bid Tabulation.pdf Attachments: 7. Accounts and Warrants Drawn Per Schedule of Bills Payable. AP Check Report - Warrants 05-27-26 to 06-22-26Attachments: 8. Resolution / Preliminary Rate Resolution for Fire Protection Preliminary Rate Resolution for Fire ProtectionAttachments: 9. Resolution/ Preliminary Rate Resolution for Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Prelim …
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🗳️ How they voted (17 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
SET/AMEND — set the agenda
5 yea
JC Deriso yea · Judy Schaefer yea · Steven Hickox yea · Elton Langford yea · Jerod Gross yea
26-1865 — approved
5 yea
JC Deriso yea · Judy Schaefer yea · Steven Hickox yea · Elton Langford yea · Jerod Gross yea
26-1847 — approved
5 yea
JC Deriso yea · Judy Schaefer yea · Steven Hickox yea · Elton Langford yea · Jerod Gross yea
26-1849 — approved
5 yea
JC Deriso yea · Judy Schaefer yea · Steven Hickox yea · Elton Langford yea · Jerod Gross yea
26-1861 — approved
4 yea · 1 abstain
JC Deriso yea · Judy Schaefer yea · Steven Hickox abstain · Elton Langford yea · Jerod Gross yea
26-1862 — approved
5 yea
JC Deriso yea · Judy Schaefer yea · Steven Hickox yea · Elton Langford yea · Jerod Gross yea
26-1863 — adopted
5 yea
JC Deriso yea · Judy Schaefer yea · Steven Hickox yea · Elton Langford yea · Jerod Gross yea
26-1864 — adopted
5 yea
JC Deriso yea · Judy Schaefer yea · Steven Hickox yea · Elton Langford yea · Jerod Gross yea
26-1866 — adopted
5 yea
JC Deriso yea · Judy Schaefer yea · Steven Hickox yea · Elton Langford yea · Jerod Gross yea
26-1868 — approved
5 yea
JC Deriso yea · Judy Schaefer yea · Steven Hickox yea · Elton Langford yea · Jerod Gross yea
26-1873 — approved
5 yea
JC Deriso yea · Judy Schaefer yea · Steven Hickox yea · Elton Langford yea · Jerod Gross yea
26-1880 — approved
5 yea
JC Deriso yea · Judy Schaefer yea · Steven Hickox yea · Elton Langford yea · Jerod Gross yea
26-1885 — approved
5 yea
JC Deriso yea · Judy Schaefer yea · Steven Hickox yea · Elton Langford yea · Jerod Gross yea
26-1890 — approved
5 yea
JC Deriso yea · Judy Schaefer yea · Steven Hickox yea · Elton Langford yea · Jerod Gross yea
26-1891 — adopted
5 yea
JC Deriso yea · Judy Schaefer yea · Steven Hickox yea · Elton Langford yea · Jerod Gross yea
26-1875 — adopted
5 yea
JC Deriso yea · Judy Schaefer yea · Steven Hickox yea · Elton Langford yea · Jerod Gross yea
Approval of the Consent Agenda — adopted the Consent Agenda
5 yea
JC Deriso yea · Judy Schaefer yea · Steven Hickox yea · Elton Langford yea · Jerod Gross yea
Tue Jul 14, 2026 · 1:00 PM

Board of County Commissioners

DeSoto County Commissioners hold first budget workshop for 2026-2027

The Board of County Commissioners is meeting for Budget Workshop I. The session consists of a discussion and PowerPoint presentation regarding the 2026-2027 Budget.

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DeSoto County Board of County Commissioners Meeting Agenda 1:00 PMTuesday, July 14, 2026 Budget Workshop I CALL TO ORDER ROLL CALL PRESENTATIONS Discussion of the 2026-2027 Budget Power Point Presentation on the 2026-2027 Budget 26-1892 Budget Workshop 1 Presentation (07-14-2026) Draft Rev 7 07-13-2026 FInal to MH Attachments: ADJOURNMENT NOTE: For quasi-judicial matters, any party desiring a verbatim record of the proceeding of this hearing for the purpose of an appeal is advised to make private arrangements for the production of a record and anyone wishing to present documents or other written evidence to the Board must provide eight (8) copies of the written material . If special accommodations are required in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, individuals should contact the County Administrator's Office by calling 863-993-4800 at least 48 hours prior to the hearing. Page 1 of 1
Thu Jul 9, 2026 · 10:00 AM

Insurance Committee

Insurance Committee to review plan renewal proposal

The Insurance Committee will discuss medical, dental, vision, and life insurance issues. The meeting includes a presentation on a plan renewal proposal and a review of open enrollment for the wellness program.

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✓ Decided: Insurance Committee approves May minutes and reviews quarterly claims

The committee approved the May 21, 2026, meeting minutes. Members reviewed medical and dental claims reports and discussed the transition to the HRally benefits platform. No other formal votes were taken.

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DeSoto County Insurance Committee Meeting Agenda 10:00 AMThursday, July 9, 2026 CALL TO ORDER 1. Committee members state names for record. 2. Review and Approve the minutes from May 21, 2026. A. Insurance Committee meeting minutes from May 21, 2026. DISCUSSION 1. Discussion of any Medical, Dental, Vision or Life Insurance issues. PRESENTATION 1. Plan Renewal Proposal WELLNESS PROGRAM 1. Open Enrollment NEXT INSURANCE COMMITTEE MEETING ADJOURNMENT Page 1 of 1
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DeSoto County Insurance Committee Meeting Minutes 10:00 AMThursday, July 9, 2026 2. Review and Approve the minutes from May 21, 2026. A. Insurance Committee meeting minutes from May 21, 2026. The meeting was called to order at 10:00 a.m. by the Vice Chair, who presided in the absence of the Chair. Roll Call of committee members present: Nadia Daughtrey - Clerk of Court, David Williams - Property Appraiser, Laura Baker- Tax Collector (Alternate), Jeff Griffis - Retirees, James Vitali - Sheriff's Office, Latrinda Jones - Human Resources Director, Melanie Stegall - Brown & Brown, Cindy Hanson - Brown & Brown, Linda Ennis - Supervisor of Elections (Alternate). The committee reviewed the minutes from the May 21st meeting. Motion was made and seconded to approve the minutes. Motion was carried unanimously. Insurance Issues - Pediatric Laboratory Claim & Virtual Care Claim A committee member reported an employee experienced an out-of-network laboratory charge following an emergency room visit for the employee's child. Brown & Brown requested that all related billing documentation be submitted for review and will work with Florida Blue to request in-network consideration due to the circumstances. Regarding virtual care, the Tax Collector's Office reported an employee incurred charges after using Teladoc. Brown & Brown explained that Teladoc was replaced by Florida Blue Virtual Care in January and requested the employee's billing information for review. Updated educatio …
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Tue Jun 23, 2026 · 3:00 PM

Board of County Commissioners

Board considers data center moratorium and CDD changes

The Board of County Commissioners will discuss a temporary moratorium on data centers and vote on dissolving and establishing community development districts. The meeting includes several rezoning requests and budget amendments for the 2025/2026 fiscal year.

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DeSoto County Board of County Commissioners Meeting Agenda 3:00 PMTuesday, June 23, 2026 CALL TO ORDER ROLL CALL TURN OFF OR SILENCE ALL CELL PHONES PRAYER/PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE INTRODUCTION OF ELECTED OFFICIALS SET/AMEND PUBLIC FORUM FOR NON-AGENDA ITEMS CONSENT AGENDA-MOTION TO APPROVE 1. Resolution/Application for the Community Development Block Grant - Spring Lake Drainage Project. ENABLING RESOLUTION SPRING LAKE DRAINAGE PROJECT Ian_HMGMP Application_Final Hurricane Ian_HMGMP_Applicaiton_Budget_AWP_DOB Attachments: 2. Minutes/BOCC Public Meeting 04-28-2026 and 05-12-2026 and BOCC Workshop 05-12-2026 BOCC Meeting Minutes 04-28-2026 BOCC Meeting Minutes 05-12-2026 Comp Plan Workshop 2 BOCC Meeting Minutes 05-12-2026 Attachments: 3. Special Needs Shelter / Agreement / South Florida State College DeSoto County Special Needs Shelter 2026 - 2028Attachments: 4. Grant Agreement 26-04-07/Florida Department of Management Services - Rural County Grant Program DeSoto_RuralGrantAgreement_26-04-07_CLEANAttachments: Page 1 of 3 Board of County Commissioners Meeting Agenda June 23, 2026 5. CFRPC contract to conduct Small Quantity Generators of Hazardous Waste Assessment Survey and Verification CFRPC - DeSoto ILA SQG 3-21-26 draft (tc)Attachments: REGULAR BUSINESS 6. Resolution/Budget Amendment Fiscal Year 2025/2026 Resolution Summary and Narrative 2026-111 Opioid Fund 2026-113 E911 2026-114 Utilities Operations Attachments: 7. Resolution/Amend Building Department Fee Schedule DESO …
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🗳️ How they voted — 2 divided votes
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
26-1782 — adopted
4 yea · 1 nay
JC Deriso yea · Judy Schaefer yea · Steven Hickox yea · Elton Langford yea · Jerod Gross nay
26-1852 — adopted
3 yea · 2 nay
JC Deriso nay · Judy Schaefer nay · Steven Hickox yea · Elton Langford yea · Jerod Gross yea
The other 11 items passed by unanimous or near-unanimous consent.
Thu Jun 18, 2026 · 11:00 AM

Special Masters

Special Masters to hear code enforcement cases and lien matters

The Special Masters will conduct hearings for several individual code enforcement cases. The body will also address a lien hearing and a request for lien reduction or release.

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✓ Decided: Special Master issues code violation orders and a $12,795.51 lien

The Special Master found multiple property owners in violation of county codes regarding permits, dumping, and vegetation. Most cases resulted in cease-and-desist orders and daily fines. One lien was established for a certificate of occupancy violation, and one lien reduction was recommended.

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DeSoto County Special Masters Meeting Agenda 11:00 AMThursday, June 18, 2026 CALL TO ORDER SWEARING IN OF ALL THOSE GIVING TESTIMONY CASES Jacobo Guerrero Olguin & Fortunata Guerrero 26-0037 OLGUIN JACOBO GUERRERO, SM CE 26-0037Attachments: Brent A. Garrod & Tina L. Garrod 26-0085 GARROD BRENT A & GARROD TINA L, SM CE 26-0085Attachments: David A. & Colleen B. Schlosser 26-0030 SCHLOSSER DAVID A & SCHLOSSER COLLEN B, SM CE 26-0030 Attachments: Richard E. Dendinger Estate 26-0070 DENDINGER RICHARD E ESTATE, SM CE 26-0070Attachments: Jessie W. & Christine M. Wells 26-0143 WELLS JESSIE W & WELLS CHRISTINE M, SM CE 26-0143Attachments: Alexis Brady 26-0142 BRADY ALEXIS 7268 SW LIVERPOOL RD, SM CE 26-0142Attachments: Rhondalee Allegretto & Robert Doughty 26-0092 RHONDALEE ALLEGRETTO & ROBERT DOUGHTY, SM CE 26-0092 Attachments: LIEN HEARING Brevard Avenue Enterprises LLC 23-0895 BREVARD AVENUE ENTERPRISES LLC, CE 23-0895Attachments: Page 1 of 2 Special Masters Meeting Agenda June 18, 2026 LIEN REDUCTION/RELEASE Angel M. Morales Estate 2017-021 & 16-0715 MORALES ANGEL M ESTATE, SM CE 2017-021 & CE 16-0715Attachments: ADJOURNMENT NOTE: If any person desires to appeal any decision with respect to any matter considered at these meetings, such person may need a record of the proceedings; for this purpose, such person may need to ensure that a verbatim record of the proceedings is made which includes the testimony and evidence upon which the appeal is to be based. Cc: Special Magist …
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DeSoto County Special Masters Meeting Minutes - Final 11:00 AMThursday, June 18, 2026 CALL TO ORDER Robert Berntsson, Special Master for DeSoto County, gave an opening statement regarding the process governing the hearing and the rules of conduct for the Special Master Hearing. Ms.Valerie Vicente, DeSoto County Special Maters Attorney was present. Special Master -Robert Berntsson called the meeting to order at 11:00 am. SWEARING IN OF ALL THOSE GIVING TESTIMONY The Oath was administered by the Clerk to all that would provide testimony at the hearing. CASES Jacobo Guerrero Olguin & Fortunata Guerrero Attachments: OLGUIN JACOBO GUERRERO, SM CE 26-0037 Valerie Vicente, (County Attorney), presented the County’s evidentiary documents into the record. Property Address: 1928 SE Peach Dr., Arcadia, Fl 34266. Officer Thomas Turnbull , testified regarding code violation, expired building permit, development permit required. The respondent's representative was present. The Special Master found the violations had been proven and corrected ordered: Cease and desist for 2 years, Non-compliance fine up to $250 per day per violation, case costs of $47.16 to be paid within 30 days. Brent A. Garrod & Tina L. Garrod Attachments: GARROD BRENT A & GARROD TINA L, SM CE 26-0085 Valerie Vicente, (County Attorney), presented the County’s evidentiary documents into the record. Property Address: 3289 SWWild Cat Run Rd. APT B , Arcadia, Fl 34266. Officer Thomas Turnbull , testified regarding …
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Tue Jun 9, 2026 · 1:00 PM

Board of County Commissioners

Board of County Commissioners to hold Comprehensive Plan Workshop

The Board of County Commissioners is meeting for Comprehensive Plan Workshop 26-1845. The session is dedicated to this specific workshop presentation.

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DeSoto County Board of County Commissioners Meeting Agenda 1:00 PMTuesday, June 9, 2026 Comp Plan Workshop 3 CALL TO ORDER ROLL CALL PRESENTATIONS Comprehensive Plan Workshop 26-1845 BOARD MEMBER COMMENTS ADJOURNMENT NOTE: For quasi-judicial matters, any party desiring a verbatim record of the proceeding of this hearing for the purpose of an appeal is advised to make private arrangements for the production of a record and anyone wishing to present documents or other written evidence to the Board must provide eight (8) copies of the written material . If special accommodations are required in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, individuals should contact the County Administrator's Office by calling 863-993-4800 at least 48 hours prior to the hearing. Page 1 of 1
Tue Jun 9, 2026 · 9:00 AM

Board of County Commissioners

Board considers budget amendments and railroad crossing proposals

The Board of County Commissioners will discuss budget amendments for utilities capital wastewater and public safety. The meeting includes reviews of railroad crossing proposals for Liverpool and Boll Weevil and a request for direction on the Fort Ogden railroad crossing.

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DeSoto County Board of County Commissioners Meeting Agenda 9:00 AMTuesday, June 9, 2026 CALL TO ORDER ROLL CALL TURN OFF OR SILENCE ALL CELL PHONES PRAYER/PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE INTRODUCTION OF ELECTED OFFICIALS SET/AMEND PUBLIC FORUM FOR NON-AGENDA ITEMS PRESENTATION 1. Employee & Recognition Awards 26-1838 CONSENT AGENDA-MOTION TO APPROVE 2. H-GACBuy Interlocal Contract for Cooperative Purchasing 26-1826 HGACBUYAttachments: 3. Purchase of Public Safety Boating Equipment 26-1825 Rescue Boat HGAC quoteAttachments: 4. Resolution/Adoption of the Cash Handling and Rounding Policy 26-1812 Cash Handling and Rounding Policy.pdf Resolution.docx Attachments: REGULAR BUSINESS 5. Proclamation/Juneteenth Day 2026 26-1810 Juneteenth Day 2026Attachments: Page 1 of 3 Board of County Commissioners Meeting Agenda June 9, 2026 6. Resolution/Budget Amendment Fiscal Year 2025/2026 26-1828 Resolution Summary and Narrative 2026-106 Utilities Capital Wastewater 2026-110 Public Safety Attachments: 7. Accounts and Warrants Drawn Per Schedule of Bills Payable. 26-1819 AP Check Report - Warrants 04-28-26 to 05-26-26Attachments: 8. Fort Ogden Railroad Crossing Request for Direction 26-1789 Fort Ogden RR Crossings Exhibits Seminole Gulf Railway- CRISI Grant Letter 04-30-2026 (1) Attachments: 9. Liverpool & Boll Weevil Seminole Gulf Proposals 26-1790 Seminole Gulf Liverpool Quote Seminole Gulf Boll Weevil Quote Attachments: 10. Resolution/Appointment of alternate member to the Planning Commission and Bo …
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🗳️ How they voted (14 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
SET/AMEND — amend the agenda
5 yea
JC Deriso yea · Judy Schaefer yea · Steven Hickox yea · Elton Langford yea · Jerod Gross yea
26-1810 — approved
5 yea
JC Deriso yea · Judy Schaefer yea · Steven Hickox yea · Elton Langford yea · Jerod Gross yea
26-1790 — tabled
5 yea
JC Deriso yea · Judy Schaefer yea · Steven Hickox yea · Elton Langford yea · Jerod Gross yea
26-1826 — approved
5 yea
JC Deriso yea · Judy Schaefer yea · Steven Hickox yea · Elton Langford yea · Jerod Gross yea
26-1825 — approved
5 yea
JC Deriso yea · Judy Schaefer yea · Steven Hickox yea · Elton Langford yea · Jerod Gross yea
26-1828 — adopted
5 yea
JC Deriso yea · Judy Schaefer yea · Steven Hickox yea · Elton Langford yea · Jerod Gross yea
26-1812 — adopted
5 yea
JC Deriso yea · Judy Schaefer yea · Steven Hickox yea · Elton Langford yea · Jerod Gross yea
26-1817 — adopted
5 yea
JC Deriso yea · Judy Schaefer yea · Steven Hickox yea · Elton Langford yea · Jerod Gross yea
26-1819 — approved
4 yea · 1 abstain
JC Deriso yea · Judy Schaefer yea · Steven Hickox abstain · Elton Langford yea · Jerod Gross yea
26-1822 — approved
5 yea
JC Deriso yea · Judy Schaefer yea · Steven Hickox yea · Elton Langford yea · Jerod Gross yea
26-1840 — approved
5 yea
JC Deriso yea · Judy Schaefer yea · Steven Hickox yea · Elton Langford yea · Jerod Gross yea
26-1827 — approved
5 yea
JC Deriso yea · Judy Schaefer yea · Steven Hickox yea · Elton Langford yea · Jerod Gross yea
26-1829 — approved
5 yea
JC Deriso yea · Judy Schaefer yea · Steven Hickox yea · Elton Langford yea · Jerod Gross yea
Approval of the Consent Agenda — adopted the Consent Agenda
5 yea
JC Deriso yea · Judy Schaefer yea · Steven Hickox yea · Elton Langford yea · Jerod Gross yea
Tue Jun 9, 2026 · 1:30 PM

Tourism Development Council

Tourism Development Council to discuss marketing grants and opportunities

The Tourism Development Council will review bed tax revenue updates and a beautification project. The body will also discuss revisions to the 2025 Marketing Matching Grant and various marketing opportunities.

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DeSoto County Tourism Development Council Meeting Agenda 1:30 PMTuesday, June 9, 2026 CALL TO ORDER MINUTES APPROVAL Minutes for April 21, 2026 26-1833 April 21, 2026 TDC Meeting MinutesAttachments: REGULAR BUSINESS Bed Tax Revenue Update 26-1834 TD Revenues-Master_May 2026Attachments: Discussion of Marketing Matching Grant Revisions 26-1835 Revised 2025 TDC Marketing Matching Grant Resolution--approvedAttachments: Discussion of Marketing Opportunities 26-1836 PGD-MediaKit2026-HighRes-2.0 Rate Card_Advertisiting 2026 Attachments: Beautification Project update 26-1841 PUBLIC COMMENTS COMMITTEE COMMENTS STAFF COMMENTS ADJOURN Page 1 of 2 Tourism Development Council Meeting Agenda June 9, 2026 NOTE: For quasi-judicial matters, any party desiring a verbatim record of the proceeding of this hearing for the purpose of an appeal is advised to make private arrangements for the production of a record and anyone wishing to present documents or other written evidence to the Board must provide eight (8) copies of the written material. If special accommodations are required in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, individuals should contact the County Administrator’s Office by calling 863-993-4800 at least forty-eight hours prior to the hearing. Page 2 of 2
Tue Jun 2, 2026 · 5:30 PM

Board of Adjustment

Board of Adjustment to consider variance for Southwest Land Developers

The Board of Adjustment will review a resolution regarding a variance for Southwest Land Developers (DeSoto Sand & Fill). The board will also consider a resolution to repeal a previously granted variance for Craig's RV Park Inc.

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✓ Decided: Board approves variances for Southwest Land Developers excavation site

The Board approved four variance requests for a borrow pit at 3511 SW Dishong Avenue to allow continued excavation operations. The Board also repealed a previous variance for Craig's RV Park Inc. to clear the way for a proposed communications tower.

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DeSoto County Board of Adjustment Meeting Agenda 5:30 PMTuesday, June 2, 2026 CALL TO ORDER PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE ROLL CALL SET OR AMEND THE AGENDA PUBLIC FORM FOR NON-AGENDA ITEMS PROOF OF PUBLICATION: MOTION TO FILE PROOF OF PUBLICATION 1. Proof of Publication 26-1795 Sponsors: Administrator Publisher Affidavit BOA 6-2-26 Tear Sheet BOA 6-2-26 Attachments: MEETING MINUTES DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR COMMENTS ACTION ITEMS 2. Resolution / Southwest Land Developers (DeSoto Sand & Fill) VAR-0004-2025 26-1685 Sponsors: Administrator VAR-0004-2025 DeSoto Sand Fill SR - tc (cao) jo FINAL - cao tc V3 (final) Location Map FLU Map Zoning Map Flood Map Wetlands Map Resolution VAR-0004-2025 DeSoto Sand Fill - tc (cao) FINAL v2 - cao tc V3 (final) Attachments: Page 1 of 2 Board of Adjustment Meeting Agenda June 2, 2026 3. Resolution / Repeal of Resolution 2023-01 for a Variance (VAR-0002-2023) granted to Craig's RV Park Inc. 26-1807 Sponsors: Administrator BOA Reso Repealing Reso 2023-01 - variance VAR 0002-2023 Craigs RV DRAFT Staff Report jwg edits RESOLUTION 2023-01-VARIANCE CRAIG'S RV Attachments: PLANNING COMMISSION MEMBER REMARKS NEXT MEETING ADJOURNMENT NOTE: For quasi-judicial matters, any party desiring a verbatim record of the proceeding of this hearing for the purpose of an appeal is advised to make private arrangements for the production of a record and anyone wishing to present documents or other written evidence to the Board must provide eight (8) copies of the written mate …
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DeSoto County Board of Adjustment Meeting Minutes - Final 5:30 PMTuesday, June 2, 2026 CALL TO ORDER Vice Chairman Allen Ressor called the meeting to order at 5:30pm. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Vice Chairman Allen Ressor led the Pledge of Allegiance. ROLL CALL Council Member Lynn Banish, Council Member Allen Reesor, Council Member Theresa Collins-Hill, and Erik Howard Present Chairperson Bill MartinAbsent SET OR AMEND THE AGENDA A motion was made by Council Member Howard, seconded by Council Member Collins-Hill, to set the agenda . The motion carried by the following vote: Council Member Banish, Council Member Reesor, Council Member Collins-Hill, and Howard Aye: Chairperson MartinAbsent: PUBLIC FORM FOR NON-AGENDA ITEMS PROOF OF PUBLICATION: MOTION TO FILE PROOF OF PUBLICATION 1. Proof of Publication Attachments: Publisher Affidavit BOA 6-2-26 Tear Sheet BOA 6-2-26 A motion was made by Council Member Collins-Hill, seconded by Council Member Howard, to approve the Proof of Publication. The motion carried by the following vote: Council Member Banish, Council Member Reesor, Council Member Collins-Hill, and Howard Aye: Chairperson MartinAbsent: DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR COMMENTS ACTION ITEMS Valerie Vicente County Attorney explained county procedures for Quasi-Judicial and Ex Parte Communication.The Clerk administered the Oath to all who wished to speak at the hearing. Page 1 of 4 Board of Adjustment Meeting Minutes - Final June 2, 2026 2. Resolution / Southwest Land Developers (DeSo …
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🗳️ How they voted — 2 divided votes
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
A motion was made by Council Member Howard, seconded by Council Member Banish, that this Resolution be adopted. The motion carried by the following vote: Council Member Banish, Council Member Reesor…
1 yea · 1 nay
Collins-Hill yea · Martin nay
26-1685 — adopted
3 yea · 1 absent · 1 nay
Bill Martin absent · Lynn Banish yea · Allen Reesor yea · Theresa Collins-Hill nay · Erik Howard yea
The other 5 items passed by unanimous or near-unanimous consent.
Thu May 28, 2026 · 8:30 AM

Economic Development Advisory Committee

Economic Development Advisory Committee to discuss beautification and regional planning

The committee will review a development update and a presentation from the Central Florida Regional Planning Council. Members will also discuss a beautification project.

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✓ Decided: Committee hears comprehensive plan update to 2050, notes low commercial land allocation

The Economic Development Advisory Committee heard a presentation on the DeSoto County Comprehensive Plan update to 2050, which will extend the planning horizon from 2030. Members noted concerns about the low allocation of employment and commercial land (0.8% and 0.1% respectively) and suggested adding a formal Economic Development element. The committee approved the March 19, 2026 meeting minutes. No formal votes were taken on substantive items; the meeting was informational and discussion-focused.

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DeSoto County Economic Development Advisory Committee Meeting Agenda 8:30 AMThursday, May 28, 2026 CALL TO ORDER MINUTES APPROVAL Minutes for March 19, 2026, meeting 26-1800 EDAC Minutes for March 19, 2026Attachments: REGULAR BUSINESS Development Update 26-1801 Beautification Project Discussion 26-1803 Central Florida Regional Planning Council presentation 26-1802 PUBLIC COMMENTS COMMITTEE COMMENTS STAFF COMMENTS ADJOURN NOTE: For quasi-judicial matters, any party desiring a verbatim record of the proceeding of this hearing for the purpose of an appeal is advised to make private arrangements for the production of a record and anyone wishing to present documents or other written evidence to the Board must provide eight (8) copies of the written material. If special accommodations are required in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, individuals should contact the County Administrator’s Office by calling 863-993-4800 at least forty-eight hours prior to the hearing. Page 1 of 1
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DeSoto County Economic Development Advisory Committee Meeting Minutes - Final 8:30 AM Thursday, May 28, 2026 CALL TO ORDER Chair Neuhofer called the meeting to order at 8:30 a.m. DeSoto County Planning Director Misty Servia sat in on the meeting. Asena Mott, Andrew Neuhofer, Addison Reesor, Akos Jankura, Taylor Jones, Debbie Wertz and Justin Fussell Present: Janet Harvin, Beth Carsten and Lynn Shelfer Absent: MINUTES APPROVAL Minutes for March 19, 2026, meeting EDAC members reviewed the minutes from the March 19, 2026, meeting. Vice Chair Wertz made a motion to approve the minutes. Ms. Jones seconded. All approved. REGULAR BUSINESS Development Update Updates provided by Sondra Guffey, Misty Servia, Beth Carsten, Daniel Sutphin Ms. Servia provided a development update. She discussed the Harbor Lakes project, which is a single-family residential development located off Highway 17, across from the Walmart Distribution center. The project is currently undergoing review with Fire and Planning for road circulation and is on schedule. She also discussed data centers as a major focus for recent work, adding that, currently, the comprehensive plan does not currently mention data centers as it is a new industry. Ms. Guffey discussed a recent trip to Loudoun County, Virginia, serving as a County representative for research on data centers, along with other County representatives. Loudoun County has approximately 300 data centers. Ms. Servia also discussed the Moby Dick company. The …
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Tue May 26, 2026 · 3:00 PM

Board of County Commissioners

Board to consider affordable housing density and land rezoning

The Board of County Commissioners will hold public hearings to adopt amendments to the Comprehensive Plan and Land Development Regulations regarding affordable housing density. The meeting also includes decisions on three specific land use and rezoning requests.

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DeSoto County Board of County Commissioners Meeting Agenda 3:00 PMTuesday, May 26, 2026 CALL TO ORDER ROLL CALL TURN OFF OR SILENCE ALL CELL PHONES PRAYER/PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE INTRODUCTION OF ELECTED OFFICIALS SET/AMEND PUBLIC FORUM FOR NON-AGENDA ITEMS CONSENT AGENDA-MOTION TO APPROVE 1. Declaration of Surplus Property Surplus Declared List 5-26-26Attachments: 2. Resolution/Affordable Housing Advisory Committee member appointment RESOLUTION 2026 AHAC members JUNE 2026 (tc).pdfAttachments: 3. Consent to Assignment - 2nd Amendment- Sanders - Eurofin AMENDMENT-ASSIGNMENT -Sanders-Eurofin Eurofins-SandersAssumptionSignedLetter Attachments: 4. Amendment No. 1 to the Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) for Use of Starlink Satellite Kits between the Florida Division of Emergency Management (FDEM) and DeSoto County Emergency Management Desoto County MOA Starlink Amended (4-27-26)Attachments: 5. Agreement/ DeSoto County Medical Director Medical Director 2025-2027Attachments: REGULAR BUSINESS Page 1 of 3 Board of County Commissioners Meeting Agenda May 26, 2026 6. Resolution/Budget Amendment Fiscal Year 2025/2026 Resolution 2026-100 Library 2026-101 Road and Bridge 2026-102 Article V Courts Innovations Attachments: 7. Authority to Negotiate / DeSoto County Fair Association 7a Emergency Purchase of fire alarm system for the Turner Center QUOTE_193442 rev2 5.15.26 (003) Emergency PO Fire Panel (002) Attachments: ADMINISTRATOR'S REPORT COUNTY ATTORNEY'S REPORT BOARD MEMBER COMMENTS RECESS …
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SET/AMEND — amend the agenda
5 yea
JC Deriso yea · Judy Schaefer yea · Steven Hickox yea · Elton Langford yea · Jerod Gross yea
26-1730 — adopted
5 yea
JC Deriso yea · Judy Schaefer yea · Steven Hickox yea · Elton Langford yea · Jerod Gross yea
26-1731 — adopted
5 yea
JC Deriso yea · Judy Schaefer yea · Steven Hickox yea · Elton Langford yea · Jerod Gross yea
26-1780 — adopted
5 yea
JC Deriso yea · Judy Schaefer yea · Steven Hickox yea · Elton Langford yea · Jerod Gross yea
26-1782 — tabled
5 yea
JC Deriso yea · Judy Schaefer yea · Steven Hickox yea · Elton Langford yea · Jerod Gross yea
26-1783 — adopted
5 yea
JC Deriso yea · Judy Schaefer yea · Steven Hickox yea · Elton Langford yea · Jerod Gross yea
26-1784 — adopted
5 yea
JC Deriso yea · Judy Schaefer yea · Steven Hickox yea · Elton Langford yea · Jerod Gross yea
26-1793 — approved
5 yea
JC Deriso yea · Judy Schaefer yea · Steven Hickox yea · Elton Langford yea · Jerod Gross yea
26-1820 — approved
5 yea
JC Deriso yea · Judy Schaefer yea · Steven Hickox yea · Elton Langford yea · Jerod Gross yea
Approval of the Consent Agenda — adopted the Consent Agenda
5 yea
JC Deriso yea · Judy Schaefer yea · Steven Hickox yea · Elton Langford yea · Jerod Gross yea
Tue May 26, 2026 · 10:00 AM

Special Masters

DeSoto County Special Masters to hear code enforcement and lien cases

The Special Masters will hear a series of individual cases and lien hearings. The body is reviewing specific code enforcement matters and requests for lien reductions or releases.

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✓ Decided: Special Master issues code violation orders and property liens

The Special Master found multiple property owners in violation of county codes regarding permits, dumping, and maintenance. Several respondents were ordered to correct violations and pay case costs, while others received significant property liens for prolonged non-compliance.

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DeSoto County Special Masters Meeting Agenda 10:00 AMTuesday, May 26, 2026 CALL TO ORDER SWEARING IN OF ALL THOSE GIVING TESTIMONY CASES Jose Angel Martinez Zea 25-0072 ZEA JOSE ANGEL MARTINEZ, SM CE 25-0072Attachments: Edgar Bautista Lopez & Lizette Elbia Bautista 25-0377 LOPEZ EDGAR BAUTISTA & BAUTISTA LIZETTE ELBIA JTROS, SM CE 25-0377 Attachments: Susan C. Whitmore 26-0028 WHITMORE SUSAN C, SM CE 26-0028Attachments: Lisa M. Barone 25-0529 BARONE LUISA M,SM CE 25-0529Attachments: Jurassic Living Jewels, LLC 26-0057 JURASSIC LIVING JEWELS LLC, SM CE 26-0057Attachments: David L. Morr Jr. & Krystal J. Morr 26-0067 MORR DAVID L FR & MORR KRYSTAL J, SM 26-0067Attachments: Randy Rafael Rodriguez 26-0068 RODRIGUEZ RANDY RAFAEL, SM CE 26-0068Attachments: Lidio Arroyo 25-0048 ARROYO LIDIO, SM CE 25-0048Attachments: Shane Luster 26-0050 LUSTER SHANE, SM CE 26-0050Attachments: Page 1 of 3 Special Masters Meeting Agenda May 26, 2026 Jessica Carletto 25-0517 CARLETTO JESSICA, SM CE 25-0517Attachments: John R. & Nancy L. Herrmann 26-0080 Herrmann John R & Herrmann Nancy L CE-26-0080 JCAttachments: Rodrigo Dasilva 26-0072 DA SILVA RODRIGO, SM CE 26-0072Attachments: Eusebio Joaquin Sabino & Artermio Manuel Villalobos 26-0114 Sabino Eusebio Joaquin & Villalobos Artermio Manuel. CE-26-0114 JC Attachments: LIEN HEARING Steven Robinson 25-0472 RObison Steven. CE-25-0472 JCAttachments: Matthew & Carolyn Trudeau TIC 25-0476 Trudeau Matthew & Trudeau Carolyn Tic. CE-25-0476 JCAttachments: Tom …
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DeSoto County Special Masters Meeting Minutes - Final 10:00 AMTuesday, May 26, 2026 CALL TO ORDER Robert Berntsson, Special Master for DeSoto County, gave an opening statement regarding the process governing the hearing and the rules of conduct for the Special Master Hearing. Ms.Valerie Vicente, DeSoto County Special Maters Attorney was present. Special Master -Robert Berntsson called the meeting to order at 10:00 am. SWEARING IN OF ALL THOSE GIVING TESTIMONY The Oath was administered by the Clerk to all that would provide testimony at the hearing. CASES 1. Jose Angel Martinez Zea Attachments: ZEA JOSE ANGEL MARTINEZ, SM CE 25-0072 Valerie Vicente, (County Attorney), presented the County’s evidentiary documents into the record. Property Address: 1315 E Maple St., Arcadia, Fl 34266. Officer Thomas Turnbull , testified regarding code violation, expired building permit, development permit required. The respondent was not present. The Special Master found the violations had been proven and ordered: Correction within 15 days, Cease and desist for 2 years, Non-compliance fine up to $250 per day per violation, case costs of $35.67 to be paid within 15 days. 2. Edgar Bautista Lopez & Lizette Elbia Bautista Attachments: LOPEZ EDGAR BAUTISTA & BAUTISTA LIZETTE ELBIA JTROS, SM CE 25-0377 Valerie Vicente, (County Attorney), presented the County’s evidentiary documents into the record. Property Address: 1006 E Magnolia St. Arcadia, FL 34266. Officer Thomas Turnbull testified …
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Thu May 21, 2026 · 10:00 AM

Insurance Committee

DeSoto County Insurance Committee to review claims and wellness programs

The Insurance Committee will meet to discuss medical, dental, vision, and life insurance issues. The agenda includes a claims review and updates on wellness programs.

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✓ Decided: Insurance Committee approves March 19 meeting minutes

The committee approved the minutes from the March 19, 2026, meeting. Members reviewed insurance claims reports, wellness program incentives, and upcoming health fair plans. No other formal votes were recorded.

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DeSoto County Insurance Committee Meeting Agenda 10:00 AMThursday, May 21, 2026 CALL TO ORDER 1. Committee members state names for record. 2. Review and Approve the minutes from March 19, 2026. A. Insurance Committee meeting minutes from March 19, 2026. DISCUSSION 1. Discussion of any Medical, Dental, Vision or Life Insurance issues. PRESENTATION 1. Claims Review WELLNESS PROGRAM 1. HRally 2. Jet Dental NEXT INSURANCE COMMITTEE MEETING ADJOURNMENT Page 1 of 1
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DeSoto County Insurance Committee Meeting Minutes 10:00 AMThursday, May 21, 2026 CALL TO ORDER 1. Committee members state names for record. 2. Review and Approve the minutes from March 19, 2026. A. Insurance Committee meeting minutes from March 19, 2026. The meeting was called to order at 10:00 a.m. followed by roll call, with representatives present from the Tax Collector’s Office, Susan Pooley, Melanie Stegall and Cyndi Hansen with Brown & Brown, Debbie Wertz, Supervisor of Elections Office, James Vitali with the Sheriff’s Office, Latrinda Jones Human Resources Director, Mandy Hines County Administrator (non-voting member), and County Commissioner Judy Schaefer. The previous meeting minutes were reviewed, a motion was made and seconded for approval, and the motion carried unanimously. During committee discussion of any medical, dental, vision or life insurance issues, members discussed an employee’s hearing aid coverage issue, noting that the benefit falls under a separate policy with a one-time reimbursement of approximately $2,500 that requires the employee to pay upfront and seek reimbursement afterward. Another employee experienced difficulties registering and accessing telehealth services, eventually paying a $50 fee to receive assistance, and Brown & Brown requested additional information to investigate the matter with Florida Blue. Members also discussed the ongoing lack of urgent care access in the county during periods of widespread illness and con …
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Tue May 19, 2026 · 9:00 AM

Affordable Housing Advisory Committee

Committee to discuss affordable housing amendment support

The Affordable Housing Advisory Committee is meeting to review a letter of support for affordable housing amendments. The body will also approve previous meeting minutes and establish a future meeting schedule.

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Boardroom 201 E. Oak Street, Suite 103, Arcadia FL 34266
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DeSoto County Affordable Housing Advisory Committee Meeting Agenda Boardroom 201 E. Oak Street, Suite 103, Arcadia FL 34266 9:00 AMTuesday, May 19, 2026 CALL TO ORDER MINUTES APPROVAL 1. Minutes/ December 17, 2025 December 17 2025 Meeting Minutes.pdfAttachments: REGULAR BUSINESS 2. Letter of Support/Affordable Housing Amendments Letter of Support.pdfAttachments: 3. Meeting Schedule/ Upcoming dates Suggested upcoming meeting dates.pdfAttachments: PUBLIC COMMENTS COMMITTEE COMMENTS STAFF COMMENTS ADJOURN NOTE: For quasi-judicial matters, any party desiring a verbatim record of the proceeding of this hearing for the purpose of an appeal is advised to make private arrangements for the production of a record and anyone wishing to present documents or other written evidence to the Board must provide eight (8) copies of the written material. If special accommodations are required in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, individuals should contact the County Administrator’s Office by calling 863-993-4800 at least forty-eight hours prior to the hearing. Page 1 of 1
Tue May 12, 2026 · 1:00 PM

Board of County Commissioners

Board of County Commissioners to hold Comprehensive Plan workshop

The Board of County Commissioners is meeting for a second workshop regarding the Comprehensive Plan. The session consists of a presentation on the plan followed by board member comments.

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✓ Decided: Board holds workshop on DeSoto 2050 Comprehensive Plan

The Board of County Commissioners held a workshop to review the DeSoto 2050 Comprehensive Plan's land use framework and growth strategies. No formal decisions were made; the session focused on data presentations and public comment regarding rural preservation and development. Future workshops will examine specific policy and text amendment proposals.

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DeSoto County Board of County Commissioners Meeting Agenda 1:00 PMTuesday, May 12, 2026 Comp Plan Workshop 2 CALL TO ORDER ROLL CALL PRESENTATION Comprehensive Plan BOARD MEMBER COMMENTS ADJOURNMENT SUPPLEMENTAL BOARD DOCUMENTS NOTE: For quasi-judicial matters, any party desiring a verbatim record of the proceeding of this hearing for the purpose of an appeal is advised to make private arrangements for the production of a record and anyone wishing to present documents or other written evidence to the Board must provide eight (8) copies of the written material . If special accommodations are required in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, individuals should contact the County Administrator's Office by calling 863-993-4800 at least 48 hours prior to the hearing. Page 1 of 1
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DeSoto County Board of County Commissioners Meeting Minutes - Final 1:00 PMTuesday, May 12, 2026 Comp Plan Workshop 2 CALL TO ORDER ROLL CALL Commissioner JC Deriso Commissioner Judy Schaefer Commissioner Steven Hickox Commissioner Elton Langford Commissioner Jerod Gross Present: PRESENTATION Comprehensive Plan The DeSoto 2050 Comprehensive Plan workshop focused on reviewing the county’s future land use framework, existing growth patterns, and long-term planning strategies. Representatives from the Central Florida Regional Planning Council presented data on parcel sizes, land ownership, environmental overlays, historic resources, and current future land use categories, explaining how the county’s comprehensive plan directs growth toward areas with existing or planned infrastructure while preserving agricultural and conservation lands. Discussion also covered the origin of the county’s “new community” overlay areas, including the 2x4 Ranch and other large-scale development concepts that were identified during earlier comprehensive plan updates but never fully developed. Board members and staff discussed the challenge of balancing private property rights, state planning requirements, infrastructure needs, and the desire to preserve DeSoto County’s rural character. Commissioners noted that many development entitlements and future land use designations were established nearly two decades ago and emphasized that while growth cannot realistically be stopped, the county …
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Tue May 12, 2026 · 9:00 AM

Board of County Commissioners

Board considers bridge replacement and water rate study

The Board of County Commissioners will review contracts for infrastructure projects and a bulk water rate study. The meeting includes votes on budget amendments and a revised classification and pay plan.

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✓ Decided: Board approves $1.03M bridge replacement contract

The Board of County Commissioners approved a construction contract for the NW Second Bunker Avenue Bridge and authorized a flood risk reduction agreement for Spring Lake. The board also adopted budget amendments and updated the Tourist Development Tax Plan. Additionally, commissioners discussed the review process for a proposed DCIP data center project.

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DeSoto County Board of County Commissioners Meeting Agenda 9:00 AMTuesday, May 12, 2026 CALL TO ORDER ROLL CALL TURN OFF OR SILENCE ALL CELL PHONES PRAYER/PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE INTRODUCTION OF ELECTED OFFICIALS SET/AMEND PUBLIC FORUM FOR NON-AGENDA ITEMS CONSENT AGENDA-MOTION TO APPROVE 1. Revised Classification and Pay Plan. Parks Maintenance Technician II Classification & Pay Plan 5-12-26 Attachments: 2. Minutes/BOCC Public Meeting 03-24-2026 and 04-14-2026 BOCC Meeting Minutes 04-14-2026 Comp Plan Workshop BOCC Meeting Minutes 04-14-2026 BOCC Meeting Minutes 03-34-2026 Attachments: 3. Local Housing Assistance Plan DeSoto 2026-2029 LHAP with Exhibits.pdf Resolution for LHAP 2026.pdf 2026-exhibit-d.pdf Attachments: 4. Declaration of Surplus Property Surplus Declared 5-12-2026Attachments: PRESENTATION 5. Presentation/Valor Awards REGULAR BUSINESS Page 1 of 3 Board of County Commissioners Meeting Agenda May 12, 2026 6. Proclamation/Economic Development Week 2026 Proclamation-Economic Development WeekAttachments: 7. Proclamation/National Tourism Week 2026 National Tourism Week ProclamationAttachments: 8. Proclamation/May 20, 2026, Emancipation Day Proclamation- Emancipation Day May 20th 2026Attachments: 9. Agreement/Spring Lake, Flood Risk Reduction authorizing-agent-approval-form 4734-113-R_For_Subrecipient_Signature(04-21-26) Attachments: 10. Contract / Construction - NW Second Bunker Avenue Bridge Replacement Project (Bridge No. 044047) 26-10-00ITB BID TABULATION 26-10-00I …
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DeSoto County Board of County Commissioners Meeting Minutes - Final 9:00 AMTuesday, May 12, 2026 CALL TO ORDER ROLL CALL Commissioner JC Deriso Commissioner Judy Schaefer Commissioner Steven Hickox Commissioner Elton Langford Commissioner Jerod Gross Present: TURN OFF OR SILENCE ALL CELL PHONES PRAYER/PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Ed Horne of Pine Level Church gave the invocation. INTRODUCTION OF ELECTED OFFICIALS SET/AMEND A motion was made by Commissioner Gross, seconded by Commissioner Schaefer, to set the agenda . The motion carried by the following vote: Deriso, Schaefer, Hickox, Langford, and GrossAye: PUBLIC FORUM FOR NON-AGENDA ITEMS Ms. Ashley Brown, the district’s Community Outreach Coordinator, shared several important announcements about upcoming end‑of‑year events. CONSENT AGENDA-MOTION TO APPROVE Approval of the Consent Agenda A motion was made by Commissioner Langford, seconded by Commissioner Deriso, to approve the Consent Agenda. The motion carried by the following vote: Deriso, Schaefer, Hickox, Langford, and GrossAye: 1. Revised Classification and Pay Plan. Attachments: Parks Maintenance Technician II Classification & Pay Plan 5-12-26 2. Minutes/BOCC Public Meeting 03-24-2026 and 04-14-2026 Page 1 of 6 Board of County Commissioners Meeting Minutes - Final May 12, 2026 Attachments: BOCC Meeting Minutes 04-14-2026 Comp Plan Workshop BOCC Meeting Minutes 04-14-2026 BOCC Meeting Minutes 03-34-2026 3. Local Housing Assistance Plan Attachments: DeSoto 2026-2029 LHAP w …
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🗳️ How they voted (18 roll-call votes)
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A motion was made by Commissioner Langford, seconded by Commissioner Schaefer, to approve the accounts and warrants drawn. The motion carried by the following vote: Deriso, Schaefer, Langford, and…
1 yea
Hickox yea
SET/AMEND — set the agenda
5 yea
JC Deriso yea · Judy Schaefer yea · Steven Hickox yea · Elton Langford yea · Jerod Gross yea
26-1752 — approved
5 yea
JC Deriso yea · Judy Schaefer yea · Steven Hickox yea · Elton Langford yea · Jerod Gross yea
26-1755 — approved
5 yea
JC Deriso yea · Judy Schaefer yea · Steven Hickox yea · Elton Langford yea · Jerod Gross yea
26-1756 — approved
5 yea
JC Deriso yea · Judy Schaefer yea · Steven Hickox yea · Elton Langford yea · Jerod Gross yea
26-1757 — adopted
5 yea
JC Deriso yea · Judy Schaefer yea · Steven Hickox yea · Elton Langford yea · Jerod Gross yea
26-1759 — approved
4 yea · 1 abstain
JC Deriso yea · Judy Schaefer yea · Steven Hickox abstain · Elton Langford yea · Jerod Gross yea
26-1760 — adopted
5 yea
JC Deriso yea · Judy Schaefer yea · Steven Hickox yea · Elton Langford yea · Jerod Gross yea
26-1762 — approved
5 yea
JC Deriso yea · Judy Schaefer yea · Steven Hickox yea · Elton Langford yea · Jerod Gross yea
26-1767 — approved
5 yea
JC Deriso yea · Judy Schaefer yea · Steven Hickox yea · Elton Langford yea · Jerod Gross yea
26-1769 — approved
5 yea
JC Deriso yea · Judy Schaefer yea · Steven Hickox yea · Elton Langford yea · Jerod Gross yea
26-1758 — approved
5 yea
JC Deriso yea · Judy Schaefer yea · Steven Hickox yea · Elton Langford yea · Jerod Gross yea
26-1738 — approved
5 yea
JC Deriso yea · Judy Schaefer yea · Steven Hickox yea · Elton Langford yea · Jerod Gross yea
26-1768 — approved
5 yea
JC Deriso yea · Judy Schaefer yea · Steven Hickox yea · Elton Langford yea · Jerod Gross yea
26-1693 — approved
5 yea
JC Deriso yea · Judy Schaefer yea · Steven Hickox yea · Elton Langford yea · Jerod Gross yea
26-1772 — adopted
5 yea
JC Deriso yea · Judy Schaefer yea · Steven Hickox yea · Elton Langford yea · Jerod Gross yea
26-1775 — adopted
5 yea
JC Deriso yea · Judy Schaefer yea · Steven Hickox yea · Elton Langford yea · Jerod Gross yea
Approval of the Consent Agenda — adopted the Consent Agenda
5 yea
JC Deriso yea · Judy Schaefer yea · Steven Hickox yea · Elton Langford yea · Jerod Gross yea
Tue May 5, 2026 · 5:30 PM

Board of Adjustment

Board of Adjustment to consider variance for Southwest Land Developers

The Board of Adjustment will meet to review a resolution regarding a variance request from Southwest Land Developers (DeSoto Sand & Fill). The board will also review meeting minutes from February 17, 2026.

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✓ Decided: Board of Adjustment meeting held May 5, 2026

The minutes record the meeting sequence and the presence of a resolution for Southwest Land Developers (DeSoto Sand & Fill) VAR-0004-2025. However, the document does not record the outcome of the vote or the final decision regarding the resolution.

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DeSoto County Board of Adjustment Meeting Agenda 5:30 PMTuesday, May 5, 2026 CALL TO ORDER PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE ROLL CALL SET OR AMEND THE AGENDA PUBLIC FORM FOR NON-AGENDA ITEMS PROOF OF PUBLICATION: MOTION TO FILE PROOF OF PUBLICATION 1. Proof of Publication 26-1684 Sponsors: Administrator Publisher Affidavit BOA 5-5-26 Tear Sheet BOA 5-5-26 Attachments: MEETING MINUTES 2. Board of Adjustment meeting minutes from February 17, 2026 26-1683 Sponsors: Administrator 2-17-2026 BOA Meeting Minutes-DraftAttachments: DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR COMMENTS ACTION ITEMS Page 1 of 2 Board of Adjustment Meeting Agenda May 5, 2026 3. Resolution / Southwest Land Developers (DeSoto Sand & Fill) VAR-0004-2025 26-1685 Sponsors: Administrator VAR-0004-2025 DeSoto Sand & Fill SR - tc (cao) jo FINAL - cao tc V2 Location Map FLU Map Zoning Map Flood Map Wetlands Map Resolution VAR-0004-2025 DeSoto Sand & Fill - tc (cao) FINAL v2 - cao tc V2 Attachments: PLANNING COMMISSION MEMBER REMARKS NEXT MEETING ADJOURNMENT NOTE: For quasi-judicial matters, any party desiring a verbatim record of the proceeding of this hearing for the purpose of an appeal is advised to make private arrangements for the production of a record and anyone wishing to present documents or other written evidence to the Board must provide eight (8) copies of the written material. If special accommodations are required in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, individuals should contact the County Administrator’s Offi …
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DeSoto County Board of Adjustment Meeting Minutes - Final 5:30 PMTuesday, May 5, 2026 CALL TO ORDER PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE ROLL CALL SET OR AMEND THE AGENDA PUBLIC FORM FOR NON-AGENDA ITEMS PROOF OF PUBLICATION: MOTION TO FILE PROOF OF PUBLICATION 1. Proof of Publication Attachments: Publisher Affidavit BOA 5-5-26 Tear Sheet BOA 5-5-26 MEETING MINUTES 2. Board of Adjustment meeting minutes from February 17, 2026 Attachments: 2-17-2026 BOA Meeting Minutes-Draft DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR COMMENTS ACTION ITEMS 3. Resolution / Southwest Land Developers (DeSoto Sand & Fill) VAR-0004-2025 Attachments: VAR-0004-2025 DeSoto Sand Fill SR - tc (cao) jo FINAL - cao tc V3 (final) Location Map FLU Map Zoning Map Flood Map Wetlands Map Resolution VAR-0004-2025 DeSoto Sand Fill - tc (cao) FINAL v2 - cao tc V3 (final) Enactment No: 2026-001 PLANNING COMMISSION MEMBER REMARKS NEXT MEETING Page 1 of 2 Board of Adjustment Meeting Minutes - Final May 5, 2026 ADJOURNMENT NOTE: For quasi-judicial matters, any party desiring a verbatim record of the proceeding of this hearing for the purpose of an appeal is advised to make private arrangements for the production of a record and anyone wishing to present documents or other written evidence to the Board must provide eight (8) copies of the written material. If special accommodations are required in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, individuals should contact the County Administrator’s Office by calling 863-993-4800 at least forty-ei …
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Tue May 5, 2026 · 5:30 PM

Planning Commission

Planning Commission to consider two rezoning ordinances

The DeSoto County Planning Commission will meet to review and act on two rezoning requests. The body will also review meeting minutes from April 7, 2026.

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✓ Decided: Planning Commission recommends approval of two rezoning requests

The Planning Commission recommended approval for two rezoning ordinances. One request aims to allow the rebuilding of a hurricane-damaged home, and the other seeks to enable multifamily residential redevelopment on a 41-acre property.

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DeSoto County Planning Commission Meeting Agenda 5:30 PMTuesday, May 5, 2026 CALL TO ORDER PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE ROLL CALL SET OR AMEND THE AGENDA PUBLIC FORM FOR NON-AGENDA ITEMS PROOF OF PUBLICATION: MOTION TO FILE PROOF OF PUBLICATION 1. Proof of Publication 26-1751 Sponsors: Administrator Publishers Affidavit Tear Sheet Attachments: MEETING MINUTES 2. Planning Commission Meeting Minutes from April 7, 2026 26-1750 Sponsors: Administrator 4-7-2026 PC Meeting Minutes-DraftAttachments: DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR COMMENTS ACTION ITEMS 3. Ordinance / Debra Brantley / Rezone (RZNE-0082-2026) 26-1749 Sponsors: Administrator 2026-04-20 Staff Report Brantley final for PC Location Map FLUM Zoning Map 2026-04-20 Brantley Rezone Ordinance Final for PC Attachments: Page 1 of 2 Planning Commission Meeting Agenda May 5, 2026 4. Ordinance / Maria's Rentals / Rezone (RZNE-0046-2023) 26-1748 Sponsors: Administrator 2026-04-20 2026-04-17 RZNE 0046-2023 Maria's Rentals SR Final for PC Location Map FLUM ZONING MAP Comp Plan Policies exhibit 2026-04-10 Ordinance RZNE-0046-2023 Maria's Rentals Final for PC Attachments: PLANNING COMMISSION MEMBER REMARKS NEXT MEETING ADJOURNMENT NOTE: For quasi-judicial matters, any party desiring a verbatim record of the proceeding of this hearing for the purpose of an appeal is advised to make private arrangements for the production of a record and anyone wishing to present documents or other written evidence to the Board must provide eight (8) copies of the writt …
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📄 From the minutes
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DeSoto County Planning Commission Meeting Minutes - Final 5:30 PMTuesday, May 5, 2026 CALL TO ORDER Chairman Bill Martin called the meeting to order at 5:30pm. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Chairman Bill Martin led the Pledge of Allegiance. ROLL CALL Chairperson Bill Martin, Council Member Erik Howard, Council Member Lynn Banish, Council Member Allen Reesor, Ex officio LPA school board appointee Jami Schueneman, and Council Member Theresa Collins-Hill Present SET OR AMEND THE AGENDA A motion was made by Council Member Banish, seconded by Council Member Collins- Hill, that this be set the agenda . The motion carried by the following vote: Chairperson Martin, Council Member Howard, Council Member Banish, Council Member Reesor, and Council Member Collins-Hill Aye: PUBLIC FORM FOR NON-AGENDA ITEMS PROOF OF PUBLICATION: MOTION TO FILE PROOF OF PUBLICATION 1. Proof of Publication Attachments: Publishers Affidavit Tear Sheet A motion was made by Council Member Reesor, seconded by Council Member Collins-Hill, that this Proof of Publication be approved. The motion carried by the following vote: Chairperson Martin, Council Member Howard, Council Member Banish, Council Member Reesor, and Council Member Collins-Hill Aye: MEETING MINUTES 2. Planning Commission Meeting Minutes from April 7, 2026 Attachments: 4-7-2026 PC Meeting Minutes-Draft Page 1 of 4 Planning Commission Meeting Minutes - Final May 5, 2026 A motion was made by Council Member Collins-Hill, seconded by Council Member Ree …
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🗳️ How they voted — 1 divided vote
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
26-1748 — recommended for approval
4 yea · 1 nay · 1 present
Bill Martin yea · Erik Howard yea · Lynn Banish yea · Allen Reesor nay · Jami Schueneman present · Theresa Collins-Hill yea
The other 5 items passed by unanimous or near-unanimous consent.

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🌐 County-level context (DeSoto County)
County-level context — from BLS, IRS, FEMA, HUD, Census. These figures cover the whole county this city sits in, not just the city itself.
Business establishments566 (6,281 employees · 2023)
Fair Market Rent (2BR)$973/mo (127 assisted households · 2025)
Adults with low literacy41.7% (low numeracy 58% · 2017)

Sources: BLS LAUS, IRS SOI, FEMA, NHTSA FARS, Census CBP, HUD, NCES PIAAC

City profile

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4,493
Recorded votes
159
Permitted housing units

Outcomes — economic mobility

source: Opportunity Atlas (Harvard) · research use

For kids who grew up here in low-income households, their adult household-income rank (0–1). The average hides a gap by race:

White kids
0.392
All kids
0.357
Black kids
0.290

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Where it’s happening

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