Lake County, FL

Board of County Commissioners

The Lake County Board of County Commissioners will hold a regular meeting with public hearings on rezoning and other land-use items, followed by a discussion on whether to rescind authorizations for License Plate Readers in county right-of-way. The agenda also includes routine reports and a citizen comment period.

• Discussion on rescinding License Plate Reader (LPR) authorizations in county right-of-way
• Public hearings on rezonings, conditional use permits, comprehensive plan amendments, and variances
• Citizen question and comment period (3-minute limit per person)
• Annexation report

Planning and Zoning Board

Board of County Commissioners

Lake County Schools

Board of County Commissioners

Board of County Commissioners

Board of County Commissioners

Lake County Water Authority

Board of County Commissioners

Lake County Schools

Board of County Commissioners

Planning and Zoning Board

Lake County Schools

Board of County Commissioners

Board of County Commissioners

Lake County Water Authority

Lake County Schools

Board of County Commissioners

Board of County Commissioners

Planning and Zoning Board

Lake County Schools

Board of County Commissioners

Lake County Schools

Board of County Commissioners

Lake County Water Authority

Board of County Commissioners

Planning and Zoning Board

Lake County Water Authority

Lake County Schools

Board of County Commissioners

Board of County Commissioners

Lake County Schools

Lake County Schools

Board of County Commissioners

Lake County Schools

Lake County Schools

Board of County Commissioners

Board of County Commissioners

Board of County Commissioners

Board of County Commissioners

Lake County Schools

Board of County Commissioners

Board of County Commissioners

Board of County Commissioners

Board of County Commissioners

Board of County Commissioners

Board of County Commissioners

Lake County Schools

Board of County Commissioners

Board of County Commissioners

Board of County Commissioners

Lake County Schools

Lake County Water Authority

The Lake County Water Authority will hold its regular meeting, featuring a presentation and FY2027 funding request from Trout Lake Nature Center, a creel survey presentation from FWC, and discussion of the Pine Meadows Hicks Ditch Restoration with Representative Nan Cobb. The board will also consider consent agenda items including water resources report and contract agreements.

• Trout Lake Nature Center presentation and FY2027 funding request
• 2025-2026 Florida Fish & Wildlife Conservation Commission Creel Survey presentation
• Pine Meadows Hicks Ditch Restoration discussion with Representative Nan Cobb
• Approval of Contract Resource Educator Agreements
• Approval of Preserve Occupational License Agreements

Board of County Commissioners

The Lake County Board of County Commissioners is holding its regular meeting on August 25, 2026. The agenda begins with a separate Mt. Plymouth-Sorrento Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) Board meeting, whose agenda is attached. The rest of the agenda is not detailed in this document, so no specific decisions or discussions are listed beyond the CRA session.

• Mt. Plymouth-Sorrento Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) Board meeting scheduled first, with separate agenda attached

Board of County Commissioners

The Lake County Board of County Commissioners will hold the first public hearing on a proposed temporary moratorium on the construction or expansion of data center facilities in unincorporated areas. The board will also consider several contracts and agreements, including a $4.26 million road project and a $750,000 EMS billing services contract, along with various land development regulation amendments.

• First public hearing on temporary moratorium for data center facilities in unincorporated Lake County
• Award CR 452 Phase 2 project to C.W. Roberts Contracting, Inc. for $4,258,663.70
• Contract 26-522 for EMS Billing Services to Digitech Computer, LLC, estimated $750,000
• Increase Contract 25-734 for Document and Scanning Services with Advanced Data Solutions, Inc. from $75,000 to $200,000
• Adopt resolution for all-way stop signs on Lakeshore Drive and Woodward Avenue in Eustis

Lake County Schools

Board of County Commissioners

The Lake County Board of County Commissioners will vote on routine approvals, housing grants, and infrastructure contracts. Items include a $2.78M Community Development Block Grant plan, $377K in housing grants, a $1.7M jail HVAC contract, and $768K for traffic signal upgrades on CR 44A/CR 439.

• Approve $2,780,328 Community Development Block Grant Annual Action Plan
• Approve $124,900 Habitat for Humanity Sager's Cove housing grant
• Approve $160,000 Habitat for Humanity Magnolia Landing housing grant
• Approve $1,699,979 HVAC replacement contract for Lake County Sheriff's Detention Center
• Approve $767,805 CR 44A/CR 439 Intersection Traffic Signal Improvement Project

Board of County Commissioners

Lake County Schools

Planning and Zoning Board

Board of County Commissioners

The Lake County Board of County Commissioners will convene a regular meeting on August 4, 2026, featuring a public comment period where residents can address non-agenda items. The agenda includes standard procedural items such as invocation, special recognition, annexation reports, and commissioner reports. No formal decisions are listed beyond routine updates.

Board of County Commissioners

The Public Lands and Trails Acquisition Advisory Committee is reviewing property submissions to make recommendations to the Board of County Commissioners. The focus is on protecting natural spaces, water quality, wildlife connectivity, and trails.

• Wekiva Trail submission presentation
• Sunderman Addition (40+/- acres)
• Moore Property (61+/- acres)
• Putnam Conservancy (25+/- acres)
• Wilson Island/Ladd Development (177+/- acres)

Board of County Commissioners

The Board will set the maximum property tax millage rates for the Truth in Millage (TRIM) notices and schedule public hearings on September 8 and 22. They will also hear a presentation on data centers ahead of a proposed moratorium, and consider ordinances on recovery residences and landscape buffers. Several consent items include a $2.2M federal grant for three replacement buses, a $2.75M land purchase for the Round Lake Road Extension Project, and a $100,000 liability claim settlement.

• Setting maximum millage rates for 2026 TRIM notices and scheduling public hearings (Tab 13)
• Presentation on data centers in preparation for a proposed moratorium on data centers (Tab 14)
• Ordinance to create Certified Recovery Residences section in Land Development Regulations (Tab 15)
• Ordinance amending landscape buffer requirements along public roadways (Tab 16)
• Acceptance of $2,248,842 FTA grant for three replacement fixed route buses (Tab 8)

Lake County Schools

Board of County Commissioners

Lake County Water Authority

The Lake County Water Authority is meeting to consider a budget amendment for capital equipment and two maintenance contracts. The board will also receive a 2026 hurricane season update and recognize Adopt-A-Lake volunteers.

• Budget Amendment and Capital Equipment Purchase Authorization (Resolution 2026-05)
• Contract 26-W405 for Grasses, Plants, & Trees
• Contract 26-W402 for Sealcoating, Paving & Striping
• Surplus of Plotter Printer Asset No. 406
• 2026 Hurricane Season Update Presentation

Board of County Commissioners

The Board will vote on a series of consent and regular agenda items, including a $21.3 million County Incentive Grant Program and related budget transfers for the CR 466A project, a $1.07 million Britt Road reconstruction contract, and a $300,000 liability claim settlement. Additional items include a $75,000 firefighter death benefit, a software contract with a $1.13 million first‑year fiscal impact, and several public‑safety and park service agreements. The meeting also includes public hearings on new land‑development ordinances and rezoning matters.

• Approve $21,334,706 County Incentive Grant Program and budget transfers for CR 466A Phase IIIB (Tab 13)
• Approve $1,070,286.13 Britt Road Reconstruction and Culvert Replacement contract with Ranger Construction Industries (Tab 11)
• Approve $300,000 liability claim settlement for February 17 2024 incident (Tab 4)
• Approve $75,000 cash death benefit for firefighter occupational cancer (Tab 5)
• Approve Contract 24-441 for Community Development Software with $1,126,858 first‑year fiscal impact (Tab 6)

Lake County Schools

Planning and Zoning Board

Board of County Commissioners

The Public Lands and Trails Acquisition Advisory Committee is reviewing staff site evaluation scores for several properties. These evaluations inform recommendations to the Board of County Commissioners regarding the protection of natural spaces, water quality, wildlife connectivity, and trails.

• Sunderman (Groveland): Scored 38/48 points
• Shelley/Chasteen (Howey-in-the-Hills): Scored 30/48 points
• Holloway (Paisley): Scored 27/48 points
• National Developers LLC/Rood (Ferndale): Scored 14/48 points
• King Grove Organic Farm (Eustis): Scored 11/48 points for fee simple and conservation easement application

Board of County Commissioners

The commissioners will vote on a series of consent agenda items, including certifications of non‑ad valorem assessment rolls and several infrastructure contracts. They will adopt assessment resolutions for solid waste, fire, and municipal service benefit units, each setting fees for the fiscal year beginning October 1, 2026. Additional items include a transportation grant application and a proclamation dissolving the Board of Adjustment.

• Approve non‑ad valorem assessment rolls for several MSBUs totaling $1,109,549.96 (Tab 5).
• Approve Florida Commission for the Transportation Disadvantaged Trip and Equipment Grant with $1,050,769 impact (Tab 8).
• Approve contract with Metric Engineering LLC for Rolling Acres Road PD&E services costing $899,999.34 (Tab 12).
• Adopt Solid Waste Assessment Roll with estimated revenue $33,987,543 for FY beginning Oct 1 2026 (Tab 18).
• Adopt ordinance dissolving the Board of Adjustment and transferring its functions (Tab 21).

Lake County Schools

Lake County Water Authority

The Lake County Water Authority will consider consent agenda items including approval of an updated year-four operating budget for Woodard & Curran, funding for an aquatic harvester purchase, and a restoration project at Trout Lake Nature Center. The board will also discuss an unanticipated revenue resolution for a water quality study, receive an update on M-1 Dam repairs, and hear presentations on water supply planning and a water quality technology.

• Approve Woodard & Curran updated Year Four Operating Budget
• Approve funding request for purchase of an aquatic harvester
• Approve funding request for Trout Lake Nature Center restoration project
• Unanticipated Revenue Resolution for Water Quality Study participation
• Update on M-1 Dam repairs

CRA

Board of County Commissioners

The Lake County Board of Commissioners will consider a series of approvals, including a $16,348,714.42 reimbursement to the Central Florida Expressway Authority for the Lake/Orange Expressway project. Additional items include contracts for pharmaceuticals, HVAC maintenance, and a $1,000,000 interlocal agreement for wastewater treatment, as well as budget transfers for Community Development Block Grant funds. The board will also adopt proclamations, approve minutes, and receive presentations on solid waste and emergency management.

• Reimbursement of $16,348,714.42 to Central Florida Expressway Authority for CR 455, Cook Road, and Schofield right‑of‑way (Tab 16)
• Contract 26‑602 for pharmaceuticals with multiple vendors, estimated $350,000 expenditure (Tab 5)
• Budget transfer of $229,752 reallocating CDBG funds from Community Projects to CDBG Capital Projects (Tab 7)
• Contract 25‑921 for HVAC preventative maintenance and repair services, $600,000 annual cost (Tab 11)
• Interlocal Agreement to accept $1,000,000 for the Distributed Wastewater Treatment System Program (Tab 17)

Lake County Schools

Planning and Zoning Board

Board of County Commissioners

The Lake County Board of County Commissioners is holding a departmental budget workshop (Day 3) to receive updates and proposed fiscal year 2027 budgets from nine offices. No formal votes or public hearings are scheduled; the meeting is for staff presentations and Board discussion. Items include budgets for Building Services, Code Enforcement, Economic Development, Planning & Zoning, Animal Services, County Probation, Emergency Management, Public Safety Support, and Fire Rescue.

• Building Services update and proposed FY2027 budget (Tab 1)
• Code Enforcement update and proposed FY2027 budget (Tab 2)
• Economic Development update and proposed FY2027 budget (Tab 3)
• Planning & Zoning update and proposed FY2027 budget (Tab 4)
• Fire Rescue update and proposed FY2027 budget (Tab 9)

Board of County Commissioners

The Lake County Board of County Commissioners is holding a budget workshop to receive updates and proposed Fiscal Year 2027 budgets from six county offices: Extension Services, Housing & Community Services, Library Services, Tourism, Parks & Trails, and Transit Services. No formal votes or public hearings are scheduled; this is a discussion and staff-direction session.

• Office of Extension Services update and proposed FY 2027 budget
• Office of Housing & Community Services update and proposed FY 2027 budget
• Office of Library Services update and proposed FY 2027 budget
• Office of Tourism update and proposed FY 2027 budget
• Office of Parks & Trails update and proposed FY 2027 budget

Lake County Water Authority

The Lake County Water Authority will discuss the FY 2027 recommended budget and millage rate, a proposed ordinance to change the authority's name, and an update on the Lake Yale alum treatment project. Also on the agenda are a financial audit presentation for FY 2024-2025, a contract amendment with FWC, and a funding request for a fleet vehicle. The board will vote on consent agenda items and take public comment.

• FY 2027 Recommended Budget & Millage Rate
• Proposed Ordinance for Name Change
• Lake Yale Alum Treatment Project Update
• Proposed Legal Services – Draft Scope of Services
• FWC Contract No. 21147 Amendment 2

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will decide on a $7.8 million amendment for North Hancock Road widening, including developer impact fee credits and cash payment. Other major items include the purchase of two fire trucks for $2.27 million, a $450,000 tourism marketing partnership with USATF, and multiple right-of-way acquisitions for road projects. The consent agenda features a veterans treatment program agreement, a workers' comp settlement, and acceptance of state transit grants.

• Amendment to Roadway Improvement Agreement for North Hancock Road Widening ($7,767,248)
• Purchase of two Pierce fire pumpers via Contract 19-0707 ($2,270,517)
• Tourist Development Tax funding for USATF marketing partnership ($450,000 over three years)
• Veterans Treatment Intervention Program agreement ($109,654)
• Workers' Compensation Claim Settlement ($45,000)

Board of County Commissioners

This is a joint workshop of the Lake County Board of County Commissioners and city/town mayors and managers. The agenda includes a pilot mapping activity and discussion of draft maps related to rural/rural transition protection. No decisions or votes are scheduled; the session is for discussion only.

• Rural/Rural Transition Protection – Pilot Mapping Activity
• Draft Maps discussion