Lake County public meetings in 2022
27 substantive meetings from 2022, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Board of County Commissioners
The Board of County Commissioners will discuss various infrastructure projects, public safety ordinances, and funding agreements. Key items include waste management contracts and community development grants for local cities.
- ARPA funding of $2,000,000 each for Waste Connections and WastePro
- Funding Agreement with the Office of the State Attorney for $460,230
- CDBG funds for water line replacement on Spring Lake Road ($152,684) and a Pine Street parking lot ($245,000)
- Impact Fee Deferral Agreement for Johns Lake Landing PUD totaling $218,189.04
- Ordinances regarding Criminal History Checks and Trespass Notices For Public Property
Board of County Commissioners
The Board of County Commissioners will discuss a variety of administrative approvals, budget transfers, and grant applications. The meeting includes a State of the County presentation and the election of a Chairman and Vice-Chairman.
- Agreement with LifeStream Behavioral Center, Inc. for $1,362,053 in ARPA funds
- Acceptance of $1,710,412 in revenue for the Emergency Rental Assistance (ERA2) Program
- Contract with Aptim Environmental and Infrastructure, LLC for Astatula Fuel Remediation System estimated at $190,000
- Purchase of replacement chillers for Cagan Crossings Community Library for $205,336
- Ordinance to establish a Municipal Services Taxing Unit for the Wellness Way Transportation Network
Board of County Commissioners
The Board of County Commissioners and the Lake County Water Authority are meeting for a joint planning session. The body will discuss service collaboration, board communication, and long-term objectives.
- Lake County Water Authority overview by Executive Director Ben Garcia
- Discussion on service collaboration
- Discussion on board communication
- Discussion on long-term objectives
Board of County Commissioners
The Board of County Commissioners will discuss adjusting impact fee rate schedules for libraries, parks, fire rescue, and transportation. The meeting includes votes on several grant-funded community projects and updates to county land development and property codes.
- Partial solid waste assessment refunds for Service Area 1 residents, with a payment to the Tax Collector's Office up to $405,000
- Sub-Recipient Agreement with City of Tavares for $775,497 in CDBG-Coronavirus funds for a transportation workforce program
- Sub-Recipient Agreement with City of Leesburg and Carver Heights/Montclair CRA for $245,100 in CDBG-Coronavirus funds for a food pantry
- Contract 22-946 for Minneola Athletic Complex site lighting with M. Gay Constructors, Inc. for $232,000
- Sun Eden Water Quality Improvements project totaling $325,000, including a $50,000 Lake County Water Authority grant
Board of County Commissioners
The Board of County Commissioners will review several consent items including public safety contracts and facility renovations. The meeting includes public hearings on solid waste ordinances and rezonings, as well as a discussion on a new wastewater treatment system program.
- Estimated $900,000 for ambulance refurbishment and purchase via ETR, L.L.C.
- $135,000 budget transfer for interior renovation of the Tax Collector's Office at 320 W. Main Street, Tavares
- Acceptance of a $50,000 donation from the estate of Joan Willhide for the Lake County Animal Shelter
- Agreement with LYNX for the continuation of Link 55 route bus service in South Lake County ($207,000)
- Ordinance amending Chapter 23 of the Lake County Code regarding Solid Waste Collection and Disposal and Litter
Board of County Commissioners
The Board of County Commissioners will discuss funding for senior housing and review several infrastructure and transit contracts. The meeting includes a presentation on the Sales Surtax Committee report and a rebranding proposal for Visit Lake.
- Proposed $460,000 contribution for 81 senior affordable housing units at 13550 Hunt Trace Boulevard, Clermont
- Contract for transit operator services with RATP Dev USA, Inc. estimated at $7,356,306.65
- Termination of contract 21-0530 with PCDG Construction, LLC for Fire Station No. 15 renovations ($287,724)
- Proposed speed limit reduction from 55 MPH to 45 MPH on Villa City Road
- Contract for concrete bus pads with JMD Global Developers, LLC estimated at $436,265
Board of County Commissioners
The Board of County Commissioners is reviewing several high-value public safety and infrastructure contracts. Key items include a federal grant to hire 21 firefighters and the purchase of two custom pumpers. The body is also discussing various community grants and road design projects.
- Acceptance of $4,862,741.94 federal SAFER grant to hire 21 firefighters
- Purchase of two Pierce Custom Pumpers for $1,377,720
- Contract for Lake May Reserve Site #5 Improvements with Bulldog Sitework, LLC for $978,251.46
- Contract for Lake Woodward Stormwater Pump Station construction for $791,800
- Proposed debt service savings of $2.45 million via a Rate Lock Agreement
Board of County Commissioners
The Board of County Commissioners will hold a public hearing to approve the Fiscal Year 2023 Final Budget and final millage rates. The meeting also includes decisions on several interlocal agreements, public works contracts, and a budget adjustment for a new Supervisor of Elections facility.
- Approval of the Fiscal Year 2023 Final Budget and final millage rates
- $3,852,000 expenditure for construction and architectural services for the Supervisor of Elections' facility at Lake Square Mall
- $3,000,000 in ARPA funds for Agreement with Find, Feed & Restore, Inc.
- $627,201.90 expense for Interlocal Agreement with Village Center Community Development District for EMS services
- $50,000 expenditure for Roadway Improvement Agreement with Esplanade at Highland Ranch HOA, Inc. and Taylor Morris of Florida, Inc.
Board of County Commissioners
The Board of County Commissioners is meeting with municipalities to discuss planning agreements and frameworks. The session includes presentations from the East Central Florida Regional Planning Council, 1000 Friends of Florida, and Stetson University.
- Joint Planning Agreements/Interlocal Service Boundary Agreements
- Joint Planning Initiative Framework presentation by Joshua Sheldon
- Presentation by Haley Busch of 1000 Friends of Florida
- Presentation by Dr. Jason Evans of Stetson University
- Open discussion with input from each municipality
Board of County Commissioners
The Board of County Commissioners is meeting to discuss the Fiscal Year 2023 tentative budget and millage rates. The body is also deciding on several tax assessments for solid waste, fire, and local provider participation funds.
- Tentative FY 2023 budget and millage rates for General Countywide, Voter Approved Debt, and various MSTU levies
- Solid Waste Assessments for FY 2023 with a fiscal impact of $15,425,358 (revenue)
- Fire Assessments for FY 2023 with a fiscal impact of $25,621,534 (revenue)
- Local Provider Participation Fund (LPPF) Assessments for FY 2023 with a fiscal impact of $34,099,691
- Annual loss control insurance policies and professional services fees totaling $2,523,167
Board of County Commissioners
The Board of County Commissioners will discuss relocating the Supervisor of Elections Facility to the Lake Square Mall. They will also hold a workshop regarding the need to increase specific impact fees.
- Proposed lease with Lake Promenade, LLC for Lake Square Mall costing $43,922.08 per month ($527,065 per year) for the first year
- Impact Fee Workshop to discuss increasing Library, Parks, Fire Rescue, and Transportation Impact Fees
Board of County Commissioners
The Board of County Commissioners is reviewing a multi-million dollar transportation plan and infrastructure sales tax project plan. The meeting includes decisions on public safety equipment, library funding, and waste collection contracts.
- FY 2023-2027 Transportation Construction Program with an estimated 2023 impact of $42,103,500
- FCC Environmental Collection Contract for Area 1 with a fiscal impact of $7,805,833
- Library funding totaling $838,912.35, including $500,000 for Helen Lehman Library Construction
- Installation of automated license plate readers (LPRs) on county rights-of-way
- Property purchase from the Town of Montverde for replacement of Fire Station 85 for $267,000
Board of County Commissioners
The Board of County Commissioners will discuss the proposed Fiscal Year 2023 Infrastructure Sales Tax Projects and the renaming of the Lake County Water District. The meeting includes several contract approvals for county facilities and infrastructure maintenance.
- Proposed ordinance to rename Lake County Water District to Lake County Water Authority
- CDBG Proposed Projects and Annual Action Plan for FY 2022-23 totaling $2,097,070
- Contract with Advanced Pressure Cleaning, LLC for $140,000
- Purchase of one John Deere front end loader for $134,600
- Certification of non-ad valorem assessment rolls for seven MSBUs totaling $949,055.60
Board of County Commissioners
The Board of County Commissioners will conduct public hearings regarding rezonings, conditional use permits, and comprehensive plan amendments. The meeting also includes reports from the County Attorney, County Manager, and individual Commissioners.
- Public hearings on rezonings, conditional use permits, and comprehensive plan amendments
Board of County Commissioners
The Board of County Commissioners will consider several high-value contracts for fire equipment, leachate disposal, and heavy equipment leases. The meeting includes discussions on impact fee rates and the potential acquisition of a YMCA facility in Tavares.
- Estimated $1,100,000 expenditure for fire equipment, supplies, and services
- Estimated $500,000 expenditure for leachate disposal services
- Estimated $261,783.50 annual expenditure for heavy equipment operating leases
- Up to $45,000 in Tourist Development Tax funding for a 2022 USAVP Pro Series Tour Event
- Public hearing to accept Challenger Drive and Lenze Drive into the County Road Maintenance System
Board of County Commissioners
The Board of County Commissioners will hold a public hearing on an ordinance to create the Lake County Water District. The body is also reviewing several multi-million dollar infrastructure and public safety grants and initiating the annual assessment process for solid waste and fire services.
- Public hearing for an ordinance creating the Lake County Water District
- Proposed $5 million state grant application for a new Supervisor of Elections facility
- Acceptance of $3.5 million in legislative grants for Fire Rescue and up to $2.87 million for E9-1-1 upgrades
- Contract for Wekiva Trail asphalt trail design with Halff Associates, Inc. for $2,000,000
- Initiation of Solid Waste Assessment ($15,425,358 revenue) and Fire Assessment ($25,621,534 revenue) rolls
Board of County Commissioners
The Board of County Commissioners will hold public hearings on rezonings and a sewer connection waiver. The body is also considering the termination of a lease agreement for the East Lake Library.
- Termination of Lease Agreement with East Lake Chamber of Commerce for East Lake Library at 31340/31336 County Road 437, Sorrento ($19,999.98 expenditure)
- Public hearing for a waiver to the mandatory sewer connection for Ridge Avenue Lots (Project No. 2021060016)
- Public hearings on Rezonings, Conditional Use Permits, and Comprehensive Plan Amendments
Board of County Commissioners
The Board of County Commissioners will receive a presentation on the Fiscal Year 2023 Proposed Budget Summary. The body is also deciding on several contracts for public safety equipment and infrastructure, as well as discussing Rural Conservation Subdivision Ordinance amendments.
- Collective Bargaining Agreement for Professional Fire Fighters of Lake County with a FY 2022 budget transfer of $1,984,111
- Purchase of Brush Truck Vehicles from Mullinax Ford of Central Florida, Inc. for $159,000
- Purchase of a Flat Bed Dump Truck from Cumberland International Trucks of Florida, LLC for $116,002
- Contract with Spencer Fabrications, Inc. for transit shelters and amenities for $200,000
- Public hearing for a water connection requirement waiver for 3215 E. CR 44
Board of County Commissioners
The Lake County Board of County Commissioners is holding a regular meeting that includes presentations from five county offices—Extension Services, Veterans Services, Housing & Community Services, Library Services, and Parks & Trails—each proposing their Fiscal Year 2023 budgets. The board will also hear citizen comments, reports from the county attorney and manager, and updates from individual commissioners. No formal votes are listed on the agenda.
- Office of Extension Services update and proposed FY2023 budget presentation
- Office of Veterans Services update and proposed FY2023 budget presentation
- Office of Housing & Community Services update and proposed FY2023 budget presentation
- Office of Library Services update and proposed FY2023 budget presentation
- Office of Parks & Trails update and proposed FY2023 budget presentation
Board of County Commissioners
The Lake County Board of County Commissioners is holding a regular meeting with public hearings on rezoning, conditional use permits, and a comprehensive plan amendment. They will also consider revoking conditional use permits, a sewer connection waiver for Hannah Grace Gardens, and new design standards for the Wellness Way area. The agenda includes citizen comment, county manager and attorney reports, and commissioner updates.
- Public hearings on rezonings, conditional use permits, and comprehensive plan amendments
- Ordinance to revoke conditional use permits (no fiscal impact)
- Waiver of mandatory sewer connection for Hannah Grace Gardens (Project No. 2019080007)
- Ordinance creating Chapter XVI, Appendix E, Wellness Way Area Plan Development Standards (fiscal impact undetermined)
Board of County Commissioners
The Lake County Board of County Commissioners will hold a regular meeting on April 26, 2022, to consider a range of items including eminent domain resolutions for the CR 466A Road Project, several contracts and lease agreements, and a proposed ordinance for the Wellness Way Area Plan. The board will also discuss the Four Corners Community Center, a rate adjustment request from waste haulers, and a potential purchase of the Lake County Fairgrounds by the City of Eustis.
- Eminent domain resolutions for CR 466A Road Project (Tab 4)
- Tourist Development Tax funding up to $74,999 for Major League Fishing Cup bid (Tab 8)
- Tourist Development Tax funding up to $150,000 for volleyball events (Tab 9)
- Contract for tower lighting to Lumenserve, Inc. for $58,363.20 (Tab 13)
- Contract for parking garage cable railing repair to Restocon Corp. for $84,750 (Tab 14)
Board of County Commissioners
The Lake County Board of County Commissioners will hold a regular meeting on April 12, 2022, to consider consent agenda items, public hearings, and other business. Key actions include approving contracts for turf maintenance, accepting plats and road dedications, and adopting ordinances amending land development regulations for permitted uses and accessory dwelling units. The meeting also includes proclamations, a citizen comment period, and various administrative approvals.
- Contract 22-417 for Bermuda Grass Athletic Fields/Turf Maintenance at North Lake Regional Park to Earthscapes Unlimited, Inc. ($283,877.52)
- Contract 22-418 for Bermudagrass Athletic Fields/Turf Maintenance at East Lake Sports and Community Complex to Earthscapes Unlimited, Inc. ($147,445.02)
- Contract 22-419 for Bermudagrass Athletic Fields/Turf Maintenance at Minneola Athletic Complex to Earthscapes Unlimited, Inc. ($135,959.20)
- Ordinance amending Section 3.01.03, Lake County Code, Land Development Regulations, entitled Schedule of Permitted and Conditional Uses
- Ordinance amending Section 10.01.03, Lake County Code, Appendix E, Land Development Regulations, entitled Accessory Dwelling Units
Board of County Commissioners
The Lake County Board of County Commissioners will vote on a consent agenda that includes a $4.5 million purchase of public safety microwave equipment funded by ARPA, several road improvement agreements with impact fee credits, and a contract for countywide janitorial services. They will also hold public hearings on a zoning ordinance and on adding the Town of Montverde to the fire services taxing unit. A presentation covers a $5.75 million settlement for the Lake Norris Conservation Area.
- Motorola Solutions contract for $4,500,000 (ARPA funds) for public safety microwave equipment
- Roadway agreements: North Hancock Road extension ($1,098,280.38 and $10,724,724.33 in impact fees/credits)
- Countywide janitorial contract with American Janitorial, Inc. for $838,437.84
- Public hearing: Ordinance to include Town of Montverde in fire MSTU and assessment ($354,050 annual revenue)
- Lake Norris Conservation Area settlement and budget transfer of $5,750,000 over three years
Board of County Commissioners
The Lake County Board of County Commissioners is holding a regular meeting with a public hearing on rezonings, conditional use permits, and comprehensive plan amendments. The main discussion item is a review of Section 3.13.00 of the Land Development Regulations regarding wireless antennas, towers, and equipment facilities. The board will also hear citizen comments and receive reports from the county attorney, county manager, and commissioners.
- Public hearing on rezonings, conditional use permits, and comprehensive plan amendments
- Discussion and direction on Section 3.13.00, Land Development Regulations: Wireless Antennas, Towers, and Equipment Facilities
- Citizen question and comment period (3 minutes per person)
- Commissioner reports from all five districts
Board of County Commissioners
The Lake County Board of County Commissioners will hold a regular meeting with consent items, public hearings, and presentations. Key actions include approving a development agreement for CR 437 improvements, adopting resolutions for easement vacations, and discussing the Four Corners Community Center. The agenda also includes routine approvals of minutes, proclamations, and appointments.
- Development Agreement with Galvin Land Services, LLC for CR 437 improvements, $741,975.80 in impact fee credits
- Resolution to advertise public hearing to vacate rights of way east of US 27 and south of Eagles Nest Road, $2,295 fee
- Resolution to vacate portion of Adams Street south of SR 50 and west of Lake Blvd, Clermont
- Sale of ten SCBA units to City of Minneola, $13,333.33 revenue
- Unanticipated Revenue Resolution for Mosquito Control Program, $13,559 grant
Board of County Commissioners
The Lake County Board of County Commissioners will vote on several items, including purchasing three parcels for the CR455 Extension Project in Clermont for $2.2 million, approving an interlocal agreement with Minneola for $3.43 million in ARPA funds for water and stormwater projects, and adopting ordinances on accessory dwelling units and emergency management. The agenda also includes routine approvals for minutes, consent items, and various contracts.
- Purchase of three parcels for CR455 Extension Project, Clermont, $2,200,000
- Interlocal agreement with City of Minneola for ARPA funds, $3,430,736
- Ordinance revising Accessory Dwelling Unit criteria
- Ordinance codifying Local State of Emergency procedure
- Purchase of Pierce aerial ladder truck for Fire Rescue, $849,580
Board of County Commissioners
The Lake County Board of County Commissioners will hold a regular meeting with public hearings on two ordinances: one requiring additional signage on human trafficking in designated facilities, and another creating a Local Provider Participation Fund. The board will also discuss and give direction on the proposed annexation of Whispering Hills and Hodges Reserve by the City of Leesburg. The agenda includes routine items like minutes approval and commissioner reports.
- Ordinance amending Article IX, Chapter 3, Lake County Code on Human Trafficking to require additional signage in designated facilities (no fiscal impact)
- Ordinance creating Article IV, Chapter 13, Lake County Code on Local Provider Participation Fund (fiscal impact undetermined)
- Discussion and direction on annexation of Whispering Hills and Hodges Reserve by the City of Leesburg (no fiscal impact)
- Approval of minutes from December 21, 2021 regular meeting (redistricting resolution excerpt)
- Public hearings on rezonings, conditional use permits, and comprehensive plan amendments