Mount Dora, FL
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👤 Members & officials (45)
Members seen in recent official meeting records — names and roles as published.
Who’s on the Firefighters' Pension & Retirement
- Dara Hennessey
- Jeff Philips
- Michael Clayton
- Michael Garcia
- Raymond Capitola
Who’s on the General Employees' Pension & Retirement
- Anthony Harley
- Charles Revell
- Ley Vedder
- Steven Wilbanks
- Vince Sandersfeld
Who’s on the Historic Preservation Board
- Daniel Wick
- Det Joks
- Jay Smith
- Joseph Newton
- Juan Diaz
- Robert Gordon
- Suzanne Gibson
- Amanda Kelley
- Chris Kilfoyle
- Contractor
- Craig Mello
- Dale Duffy
- Dorlinda Varga
- Eco Construction
- Kathy Duffy
- Lindsey Valenzuela
- Lisa Smith
- Michelle Wood
- Owner
- Tom Gay
Who’s on the Planning & Zoning Commission
- Adrian Coombes
- Andrea Lother
- Harris Turner
- Lynn Tipton
- Tom Dring
- David Hoops
- Suzanne Scheck
- Andrew Hand
- Angie Rivera
- Anthony Sabatini
- Betsy Mae Wilson
Who’s on the Police Officers' Pension & Retirement
- David Nye
- Jack Andreano
- Mark Leubscher
- Rozann Abato
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Tue Sep 1, 2026 · 18:00
City Council Regular Session
Council to adopt updated master fee schedule; approve consent items
The Mount Dora City Council will hold a regular session with a public hearing to adopt Resolution 2026-25 updating the Master Fee Schedule. The consent agenda includes several contract approvals, emergency repair ratifications, and a final extension of a flood-related state of emergency. Discussion items cover landfill litigation and Witherspoon Lodge updates.
- Adoption of Resolution 2026-25 updating the Master Fee Schedule
- First Amendment to interlocal agreement with Lake County for Eudora Road roundabout emergency access
- Ratification of emergency repairs to Engine 341 and payment to Ten-8 Fire & Safety
- Change Order #1 for generator repairs with Nixon Power Services
- Final extension of Resolution 2025-45 declaring local state of emergency for October 2025 flood
feescontractsemergencyfloodpublic-hearinglitigation
510 N. Baker St., Mount Dora
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City of Mount Dora
510 North Baker Street
Mount Dora, Florida 32757
352-735-7126
Mount Dora City Council
Mount Dora City Hall Board Room
510 North Baker Street, Mount Dora, Florida 32757
September 1, 2026, 6:00 PM
AGENDA
CALL TO ORDER
MOMENT OF SILENCE & PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
ROLL CALL
PRESENTATIONS
1. Recognition Mount Dora National Firefighter Registry for Cancer Gold Helmet
Department
PUBLIC COMMENT
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA
1. Request Approval to First Amendment to Interlocal Agreement with Lake County
Regarding Emergency Access During Eudora Road Roundabout Construction
2. Request Approval to Renew Agreement for Closed-Loop Artificial Intelligence Software
3. Request Approval of a 36-Month Initial Term for Cloud-Based Unified Communications
Services and Related Implementation Services
4. Request Approval of the First Amendment to the Agreement Between Forvis Mazars,
LLP and the City of Mount Dora for Annual Audit Services
5. Request Ratification of Emergency Repairs to Engine 341 and Authorization for Payment
to Ten-8 Fire & Safety
6. Request Approval of Change Order #1 for Purchase Order 26-01937 with Nixon Power
Services for Generator Repairs
7. Request Ratification of the Forty-third and Forty-fourth Extensions of Resolution No.
2025-45, Declaring a Local State of Emergency Related to October 26-October 27, 2025
Flood Event (Final Extension)
ACTION ITEMS
City Council Regular Session Agenda – Septemb …
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Thu Sep 3, 2026 · 18:00
CRA Board
510 N. Baker St., Mount Dora
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City of Mount Dora
510 N. Baker St.
Mount Dora, FL 32757
352-735-7126
Fax: 352-735-7191
E-mail: clerk@mountdora.gov
CITY OF MOUNT DORA
DOWNTOWN COMMUNITY
REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY BOARD
City Hall Board Room
510 N. Baker Street, Mount Dora, FL
September 3, 2026 at 6:00 PM
AGENDA
CALL TO ORDER
ROLL CALL
PUBLIC HEARINGS - RESOLUTIONS/ORDINANCES
1. Request Adoption of Resolution No. 2026-27, CRA Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Budget
ADJOURNMENT
NOTICE: For purposes of Section 286.011, Florida Statues, two or more members of the City Council may be present at this
meeting, and this meeting may be considered a City Council meeting.
NOTICE: If any person decides to appeal any decisions made at this meeting with respect to any matter considered at this meeting,
such person may need a record of these proceedings. For such purpose, a person may need to ensure that a verbatim record of the
proceedings is made which record includes the testimony and evidence upon which the appeal is to be based. The City shall not
make or perfect such a record. Section 286.0105, Florida Statutes.
NOTICE: In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (“ADA”) and Florida Statutes, Section 286.26, persons with
disabilities needing a reasonable accommodation to participate in a public hearing or meeting should contact the City of Mount
Dora’s ADA Coordinator at least 48 hours prior to the proceeding. The ADA Coordinator may be contacted by phone at 352-735-
7126, ext. 11 …
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Thu Sep 3, 2026 · 18:00
City Council Regular Session
Council to vote on tentative millage rate and FY 2026-2027 budget
The Mount Dora City Council will hold public hearings to adopt Resolution No. 2026-09 for the tentative millage rate and Resolution No. 2026-10 for the tentative budget for Fiscal Year 2026-2027. The agenda contains no other substantive items, contracts, or ordinances. The meeting is scheduled for September 3, 2026, at 6:00 PM at City Hall.
- Adoption of Resolution No. 2026-09: Tentative Millage Rate
- Adoption of Resolution No. 2026-10: Tentative Budget for Fiscal Year 2026-2027
budgettaxesfinance
510 N. Baker St., Mount Dora
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City of Mount Dora
510 North Baker Street
Mount Dora, Florida 32757
352-735-7126
Mount Dora City Council
Mount Dora City Hall Board Room
510 North Baker Street, Mount Dora, Florida 32757
September 3, 2026, 6:00 PM
AGENDA
CALL TO ORDER
MOMENT OF SILENCE & PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
ROLL CALL
PUBLIC HEARINGS - RESOLUTIONS/ORDINANCES
1. Request Adoption of Resolution No. 2026-09, Tentative Millage Rate
2. Request Adoption of Resolution No. 2026-10, Tentative Budget for Fiscal Year
2026-2027
PURSUANT TO SECTION 286.0105, FLORIDA STATUTES, IF ANY PERSON DECIDES TO APPEAL ANY
DECISION MADE AT THIS MEETING WITH RESPECT TO ANY MATTER CONSIDERED AT ANY MEETING OR
HEARING, SUCH PERSON MAY NEED A RECORD OF THESE PROCEEDINGS FOR SUCH PURPOSE, A PERSON
MAY NEED TO ENSURE THAT A VERBATIM RECORD OF THE PROCEEDINGS IS MADE WHICH RECORD
INCLUDES THE TESTIMONY AND EVIDENCE UPON WHICH THE APPEAL IS TO BE BASED. VERBATIM
RECORD WILL NOT BE PROVIDED BY THE CITY OF MOUNT DORA.
NOTICE: IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT OF 1990, PERSONS NEEDING
A SPECIAL ACCOMMODATION TO PARTICIPATE IN THIS PROCEEDING SHOULD CONTACT THE CITY
CLERK AT LEAST 48 HOURS PRIOR TO THE PROCEEDINGS. TELEPHONE (352) 735-7126 FOR ASSISTANCE.
IF HEARING IMPAIRED, TELEPHONE THE FLORIDA RELAY SERVICE NUMBERS, (800) 955-8771 (TDD) OR
(800) 955-8770 (VOICE) FOR ASSISTANCE.
ADJOURNMENT
Thu Sep 3, 2026 · 18:00
Northeast CRA Board
510 N. Baker St., Mount Dora
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City of Mount Dora
510 North Baker Street
Mount Dora, Florida 32757
352-735-7126
Mount Dora Northeast Community Redevelopment Agency Board
Mount Dora City Hall Board Room
510 North Baker Street, Mount Dora, Florida 32757
September 3, 2026 6:00 P.M.
AGENDA
CALL TO ORDER
ROLL CALL
PUBLIC HEARINGS - RESOLUTIONS/ORDINANCES
1. Request Adoption of Resolution No. 2026-28, Northeast CRA Fiscal Year 2026-2027
Budget
ADJOURNMENT
NOTICE: For purposes of Section 286.011, Florida Statutes, two (2) or more members of the City Council may be present at this
meeting and this meeting may be considered a City Council meeting although no decision of the City Council will be made at this
meeting and the City Council shall comply with the requirements of controlling State law in every respect.
NOTICE: If any person decides to appeal any decisions made at this meeting with respect to any matter considered at this meeting,
such person may need a record of these proceedings. For such purpose, a person may need to ensure that a verbatim record of the
proceedings is made which record includes the testimony and evidence upon which the appeal is to be based. The City shall not
make or perfect such a record. Section 286.0105, Florida Statutes.
NOTICE: In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (“ADA”) and Florida Statutes, Section 286.26, persons with
disabilities needing a reasonable accommodation to participate in a public hearing or meeting should contact the City of Mou …
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Tue Sep 8, 2026 · 18:00
Northeast CRA Advisory Board
803 Florida Ave , Mount Dora
Thu Sep 10, 2026 · 18:00
City Council Regular Session
510 N. Baker St., Mount Dora
Tue Sep 15, 2026 · 18:00
City Council Regular Session
510 N. Baker St., Mount Dora
Wed Sep 16, 2026 · 10:00
Planning & Zoning Commission
510 North Baker Street, Mount Dora
Thu Sep 17, 2026 · 09:00
Police Department Special Magistrate
803 Florida Avenue, Mount Dora
Fri Sep 18, 2026 · 09:00
Police Officers' Pension & Retirement
510 N. Baker St., Mount Dora
Fri Sep 18, 2026 · 07:30
Firefighters' Pension & Retirement
510 N. Baker St., Mount Dora
Fri Sep 18, 2026 · 10:30
General Employees' Pension & Retirement
510 N. Baker St., Mount Dora
Wed Sep 30, 2026 · 15:00
Historic Preservation Board
510 North Baker Street, Mount Dora
Wed Sep 30, 2026 · 10:00
Development Review Committee
510 North Baker Street, Mount Dora
Thu Oct 1, 2026 · 17:00
Code Enforcement Special Magistrate
510 North Baker St, Mount Dora
Tue Oct 6, 2026 · 18:00
City Council Regular Session
510 N. Baker St., Mount Dora
Tue Oct 13, 2026 · 18:00
Northeast CRA Advisory Board
803 Florida Ave , Mount Dora
Thu Oct 15, 2026 · 09:00
Police Department Special Magistrate
803 Florida Avenue, Mount Dora
Tue Oct 20, 2026 · 18:00
City Council Regular Session
510 N. Baker St., Mount Dora
Wed Oct 21, 2026 · 10:00
Planning & Zoning Commission
510 North Baker Street, Mount Dora
Wed Oct 28, 2026 · 10:00
Development Review Committee
510 North Baker Street, Mount Dora
Wed Oct 28, 2026 · 15:00
Historic Preservation Board
510 North Baker Street, Mount Dora
Tue Nov 3, 2026 · 18:00
City Council Regular Session
510 N. Baker St., Mount Dora
Tue Nov 10, 2026 · 18:00
Northeast CRA Advisory Board
803 Florida Ave , Mount Dora
Tue Nov 17, 2026 · 18:00
City Council Regular Session
510 N. Baker St., Mount Dora
Wed Nov 18, 2026 · 10:00
Planning & Zoning Commission
510 North Baker Street, Mount Dora
Thu Nov 19, 2026 · 09:00
Police Department Special Magistrate
803 Florida Avenue, Mount Dora
Wed Nov 25, 2026 · 10:00
Development Review Committee
510 North Baker Street, Mount Dora
Tue Dec 1, 2026 · 18:00
City Council Regular Session
510 N. Baker St., Mount Dora
Thu Dec 3, 2026 · 17:00
Code Enforcement Special Magistrate
510 North Baker Street , Mount Dora
Tue Dec 8, 2026 · 18:00
Northeast CRA Advisory Board
803 Florida Ave , Mount Dora
Wed Dec 9, 2026 · 15:00
Historic Preservation Board
510 North Baker Street, Mount Dora
Fri Dec 11, 2026 · 09:00
Police Officers' Pension & Retirement
510 N. Baker St., Mount Dora
Fri Dec 11, 2026 · 07:30
Firefighters' Pension & Retirement
810 N. Baker St, Mount Dora
Tue Dec 15, 2026 · 18:00
City Council Regular Session
510 N. Baker St., Mount Dora
Wed Dec 16, 2026 · 10:00
Planning & Zoning Commission
510 North Baker Street, Mount Dora
Thu Dec 17, 2026 · 09:00
Police Department Special Magistrate
803 Florida Avenue, Mount Dora
Wed Dec 30, 2026 · 10:00
Development Review Committee
510 North Baker Street, Mount Dora
Wed Dec 30, 2026 · 15:00
City Council Regular Session
510 N Baker St, Mount Dora
Tue Feb 9, 2027 · 18:00
City Council Regular Session
803 Florida Ave , Mount Dora
Tue Mar 9, 2027 · 18:00
City Council Regular Session
803 Florida Ave , Mount Dora
Tue Mar 9, 2027 · 18:00
City Council Regular Session
803 Florida Ave , Mount Dora
Tue Mar 9, 2027 · 18:00
City Council Regular Session
803 Florida Ave , Mount Dora
Tue Mar 9, 2027 · 18:00
City Council Regular Session
803 Florida Ave , Mount Dora
Fri Mar 19, 2027 · 09:00
Police Officers' Pension & Retirement
810 N. Baker St, Mount Dora
Fri Mar 19, 2027 · 10:30
General Employees' Pension & Retirement
810 N. Baker St, Mount Dora
Fri Mar 19, 2027 · 07:30
Firefighters' Pension & Retirement
810 N. Baker St, Mount Dora
Tue Apr 13, 2027 · 18:00
City Council Regular Session
803 Florida Ave , Mount Dora
Tue Apr 13, 2027 · 18:00
City Council Regular Session
803 Florida Ave , Mount Dora
Tue Apr 13, 2027 · 18:00
City Council Regular Session
803 Florida Ave , Mount Dora
Tue May 11, 2027 · 18:00
City Council Regular Session
803 Florida Ave , Mount Dora
Tue May 11, 2027 · 18:00
City Council Regular Session
803 Florida Ave , Mount Dora
Tue Jun 8, 2027 · 18:00
City Council Regular Session
803 Florida Ave , Mount Dora
Fri Jun 11, 2027 · 10:30
General Employees' Pension & Retirement
510 N. Baker St., Mount Dora
Fri Jun 11, 2027 · 09:00
Police Officers' Pension & Retirement
510 N. Baker St., Mount Dora
Tue Aug 3, 2027 · 18:00
City Council Regular Session
510 N. Baker St., Mount Dora
Recent meetings
Thu Aug 27, 2026 · 15:00
City Council Regular Session
510 N. Baker St., Mount Dora
Wed Aug 26, 2026 · 09:00
Police Officers' Pension & Retirement
810 N. Baker St, Mount Dora
Wed Aug 26, 2026 · 15:00
Historic Preservation Board
Historic Preservation Board to review 4 property changes, including demolition
The Mount Dora Historic Preservation Board will hold a public meeting to review four Certificate of Appropriateness applications for properties in the historic district: an addition at 351 W 10th Avenue, a detached garage at 834 N Clayton, a re-roof and new windows at 410 N Tremain Street, and a demolition at 312 E 10th Avenue (tabled from a previous meeting). The board will also hear an update from the Mount Dora Historical Society and approve minutes from the July 29, 2026 meeting.
- Certificate of Appropriateness for addition at 351 W 10th Avenue
- Certificate of Appropriateness for detached garage at 834 N Clayton
- Certificate of Appropriateness for re-roof and new windows at 410 N Tremain Street
- Certificate of Appropriateness for demolition at 312 E 10th Avenue (tabled)
- Update from Mount Dora Historical Society
historic-preservationcertificate-of-appropriatenessdemolitionconstructionpublic-hearing
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Planning and Development
510 North Baker Street
Mount Dora, Florida 32757
352-735-7112
Planning@mountdora.gov
HISTORIC PRESERVATION BOARD MEETING
City Hall Board Room
510 N Baker Street, Mount Dora, Florida
Wednesday, August 26, 2026 – 3:00 p.m.
AGENDA
I.
Call to Order
II.
Roll Call with Determination of Quorum
III.
Approval of Minutes from July 29, 2026
IV.
Public participation / hearing of non-agenda items
V.
Update from Mount Dora Historical Society
VI.
Certificate of Appropriateness
a. 351 W 10th Avenue – Addition
i Ex Parte Communication
ii Swearing in Staff/Applicants
iii Staff Presentation
iv Applicant Presentation
v Public Comment
vi Board Discussion
b. 834 N Clayton – Addition – Detached Garage
i Ex Parte Communication
ii Swearing in Staff/Applicants
iii Staff Presentation
iv Applicant Presentation
v Public Comment
vi Board Discussion
c. 410 N Tremain Street – Re-roof & New Windows
i Ex Parte Communication
ii Swearing in Staff/Applicants
iii Staff Presentation
iv Applicant Presentation
v Public Comment
vi Board Discussion
Historic Preservation Board Agenda
August 26, 2026
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d. 312 E 10th Avenue – Demolition (Tabled)
i Ex Parte Communication
ii Swearing in Staff/Applicants
iii Staff Presentation
iv Applicant Presentation
v Public Comment
vi Board Discussion
VII.
Staff and Board Updates
VIII.
Announcement of next scheduled meeting dates
a. September 30, 2026 @ …
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Wed Aug 26, 2026 · 10:00
Development Review Committee
DRC to review conditional use permit for Gerber Collision Center
The Mount Dora Development Review Committee will consider a conditional use permit for a proposed Gerber Collision Center at US Highway 441 & Lake Park Court, and will review a final plat for the Orange Oaks Subdivision (formerly Limit Highland) at Limit Avenue & Highland Street. Public comment is invited. Both items are first submittals.
- Conditional Use Permit CUP26-01 for Gerber Collision Center, US Highway 441 & Lake Park Court, applicant er Ma Partners LLC
- Final Plat PR26-02FNLC for Orange Oaks Subdivision (fka Limit Highland), Limit Avenue & Highland Street, applicant Wanwork Capital LLC
- Public comment period before new business
conditional-use-permitfinal-platsubdivisiondevelopment-reviewpublic-comment
510 North Baker Street, Mount Dora
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Planning and Development
510 North Baker Street
Mount Dora, Florida 32757
352-735-7112
plandev@cityofmountdora.com
DEVELOPMENT REVIEW COMMITTEE
City Hall Board Room
Wednesday, August 26, 2026 – 10:00 a.m.
AGENDA
I.
Call to Order
II.
Public Comment
III.
New Business
A. Request for Conditional Use Permit; Proposed Gerber Collision Center (Project Name); US
Highway 441 & Lake Park Court (Site Address); CLJS LLC (Property Owner); er Ma Partners
LLC (Applicant); Project No. CUP26-01; First Submittal.
B. Requests for Final Plat: Orange Oaks Subdivision fka Limit Highland (Project Name); Limit
Avenue & Highland Street (Site Address); Wanwork Capital LLC – Edward Workinger
(Applicant); Christopher Germana P.E. (Engineer). Nieto Land Surveying, LLC (Surveyor);
Project No. PR26-02FNLC; First Review.
IV.
Adjournment
NOTICE: For purposes of Section 286.011, Florida Statutes, two or more members of the City Council
may be present at this meeting, and this meeting may be considered a City Council meeting.
NOTICE: If any person decides to appeal any decisions made at this meeting with respect to any matter
considered at this meeting, such person may need a record of these proceedings. For such purpose, a
person may need to ensure that a verbatim record of the proceedings is made which record includes the
testimony and evidence upon which the appeal is to be based.
NOTICE: In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, pers …
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Tue Aug 25, 2026 · 09:00
General
Police Chief Application Review Committee meets to review applications
The Police Chief Application Review Committee is meeting to review applications for the position of police chief. The agenda includes only a call to order, application review, and adjournment, with no other substantive items.
- Review of police chief applications
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City of Mount Dora
510 North Baker Street
Mount Dora, Florida 32757
352-735-7126
Police Chief Application Review
Committee
Mount Dora City Hall Board Room
510 North Baker Street, Mount Dora, Florida 32757
August 25, 2026, 9:00 AM
AGENDA
CALL TO ORDER
APPLICATION REVIEW
1. Application Review
ADJOURNMENT
PURSUANT TO SECTION 286.0105, FLORIDA STATUTES, IF ANY PERSON DECIDES TO APPEAL ANY
DECISION MADE AT THIS MEETING WITH RESPECT TO ANY MATTER CONSIDERED AT ANY MEETING OR
HEARING, SUCH PERSON MAY NEED A RECORD OF THESE PROCEEDINGS FOR SUCH PURPOSE, A PERSON
MAY NEED TO ENSURE THAT A VERBATIM RECORD OF THE PROCEEDINGS IS MADE WHICH RECORD
INCLUDES THE TESTIMONY AND EVIDENCE UPON WHICH THE APPEAL IS TO BE BASED. VERBATIM
RECORD WILL NOT BE PROVIDED BY THE CITY OF MOUNT DORA.
NOTICE: IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT OF 1990, PERSONS NEEDING
A SPECIAL ACCOMMODATION TO PARTICIPATE IN THIS PROCEEDING SHOULD CONTACT THE CITY
CLERK AT LEAST 48 HOURS PRIOR TO THE PROCEEDINGS. TELEPHONE (352) 735-7126 FOR ASSISTANCE.
IF HEARING IMPAIRED, TELEPHONE THE FLORIDA RELAY SERVICE NUMBERS, (800) 955-8771 (TDD) OR
(800) 955-8770 (VOICE) FOR ASSISTANCE.
Mon Aug 24, 2026 · 18:00
City Council Workshop
City Council holds final budget workshop for overall budget
The Mount Dora City Council is meeting for a final budget workshop to discuss the overall budget. This is a discussion item, not a final decision. The agenda also lists upcoming meeting dates for public hearings on tentative budgets, the proposed millage rate, and a fire assessment rate resolution.
- Final Budget Workshop: Overall Budget
- Upcoming Regular Session on September 1, 2026
- Public Hearing on Tentative Budgets and Proposed Millage Rate on September 3, 2026
- Public Hearing on Fire Assessment Rate Resolution on September 10, 2026
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City of Mount Dora
510 North Baker Street
Mount Dora, Florida 32757
352-735-7126
Mount Dora City Council
Mount Dora City Hall Board Room
510 North Baker Street, Mount Dora, Florida 32757
August 24, 2026, 6:00 PM
BUDGET WORKSHOP AGENDA
CALL TO ORDER
MOMENT OF SILENCE & PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
ROLL CALL
DISCUSSION ITEMS
1. Final Budget Workshop Overall Budget
UPCOMING MEETING DATES
1. Tuesday, September 1, 2026, 6:00 p.m., Regular Session
2. Thursday, September 3, 2026, 6:00 p.m., Special Meeting - 1st Public Hearing to
Consider Adoption of Tentative Budgets; Proposed Millage Rate
3. Thursday, September 10, 2026, 6:00 p.m., Special Meeting - Conduct Public
Hearings to Consider Adoption of Fire Assessment Rate Resolution
4. Tuesday, September 15, 2026, 6:00 p.m., Regular Session
5. Tuesday, October 6, 2026, 6:00 p.m., Regular Session
ADJOURNMENT
City Council Regular Session Agenda – August 24, 2026 – Page 2 of 2
PURSUANT TO SECTION 286.0105, FLORIDA STATUTES, IF ANY PERSON DECIDES TO APPEAL ANY
DECISION MADE AT THIS MEETING WITH RESPECT TO ANY MATTER CONSIDERED AT ANY MEETING OR
HEARING, SUCH PERSON MAY NEED A RECORD OF THESE PROCEEDINGS FOR SUCH PURPOSE, A PERSON
MAY NEED TO ENSURE THAT A VERBATIM RECORD OF THE PROCEEDINGS IS MADE WHICH RECORD
INCLUDES THE TESTIMONY AND EVIDENCE UPON WHICH THE APPEAL IS TO BE BASED. VERBATIM
RECORD WILL NOT BE PROVIDED BY THE CITY OF MOUNT DORA.
NOTICE: IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE A …
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Thu Aug 20, 2026 · 09:00
Police Department Special Magistrate
803 Florida Avenue, Mount Dora
Wed Aug 19, 2026 · 10:00
Planning & Zoning Commission
Planning board to review site plans for Waterman Academy and Loch Leven amenity center
The Mount Dora Planning & Zoning Commission will hold a public meeting to review two site plan requests: a second review for the Waterman Early Learning Academy at 1303 Limit Avenue, and a fourth review for the Loch Leven Park Amenity Center on Meadenhall Boulevard. The commission will also discuss Mount Dora North and South / Richland. No final decisions are expected from the City Council at this meeting.
- Site plan review: Waterman Early Learning Academy, 1303 Limit Avenue, 2nd review (SP26-06Minor)
- Site plan review: Loch Leven Park Amenity Center, Meadenhall Boulevard, 4th review (SP25-09)
- Discussion: Mount Dora North and South / Richland
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510 North Baker Street, Mount Dora
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Planning and Development
510 North Baker Street
Mount Dora, Florida 32757
352-735-7112
Email: plandev@cityofmountdora.com
PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION
City Hall Board Room
August 19, 2026 at 10:00 AM
AGENDA
I.
Call to Order
II.
Roll Call with Determination of Quorum
III.
Approval of Minutes
IV.
Public Participation/hearing of non-agenda items
V.
New Business
a. Request for Site Plan: Waterman Early Learning Academy (Project Name); 1303 Limit
Avenue (Site Address): Florida Material Alliance, Inc. (Owner); Waterman Early Learning
Academy – John Stover (Applicant); SP26-06Minor (Project Number); 2nd Review
b. Request for Site Plan: Loch Leven Park Amenity Center (Project Name); XXX Meadenhall
Boulevard (Site Address); Loch Leven Park, HOA, Inc. (Owner); Poulos & Bennett, LLC
(Applicant); SP25-09 (Project Number); Fourth Review
VI.
Other Business / Staff Updates
a. Discussion: Mount Dora North and South / Richland
VII.
Announcement of next scheduled meeting date:
September 16, 2026 @ 10:00 a.m.
VIII.
Adjournment
NOTICE: For purposes of Section 286.011, Florida Statutes, two (2) or more members of the City Council may be present at this
meeting and this meeting may be considered a City Council meeting although no decision of the City Council will be made at this
meeting and the City Council shall comply with the requirements of controlling State law in every respect.
NOTICE: If any person decides to appeal any decisions made at …
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Tue Aug 18, 2026 · 18:00
Northeast CRA Board
CRA board to vote on refunding bonds resolution and interlocal agreement
The Mount Dora Northeast Community Redevelopment Agency Board is holding a public hearing to consider adopting Resolution No. 2026-23, which would approve the Series 2026 Non-Ad Valorem Refunding Revenue Bonds and a related interlocal agreement. This is the only substantive item on the agenda; the rest is procedural (call to order, roll call, public comment, adjournment).
- Public hearing on Resolution No. 2026-23 (Northeast CRA) approving Series 2026 Non-Ad Valorem Refunding Revenue Bonds
- Related interlocal agreement to be considered with the bond resolution
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510 N. Baker St., Mount Dora
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City of Mount Dora
510 North Baker Street
Mount Dora, Florida 32757
352-735-7126
Mount Dora Northeast Community Redevelopment Agency Board
Mount Dora City Hall Board Room
510 North Baker Street, Mount Dora, Florida 32757
August 18, 2026 6:00 P.M.
AGENDA
CALL TO ORDER
ROLL CALL
PUBLIC COMMENT
PUBLIC HEARINGS - RESOLUTIONS/ORDINANCES
1. Request Adoption of Resolution No. 2026-23 (Northeast CRA), Approving the Series
2026 Non-Ad Valorem Refunding Revenue Bonds and Related Interlocal Agreement
ADJOURNMENT
NOTICE: For purposes of Section 286.011, Florida Statutes, two (2) or more members of the City Council may be present at this
meeting and this meeting may be considered a City Council meeting although no decision of the City Council will be made at this
meeting and the City Council shall comply with the requirements of controlling State law in every respect.
NOTICE: If any person decides to appeal any decisions made at this meeting with respect to any matter considered at this meeting,
such person may need a record of these proceedings. For such purpose, a person may need to ensure that a verbatim record of the
proceedings is made which record includes the testimony and evidence upon which the appeal is to be based. The City shall not
make or perfect such a record. Section 286.0105, Florida Statutes.
NOTICE: In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (“ADA”) and Florida Statutes, Section 286.26, persons with
disabilities needing a reasonable accom …
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Tue Aug 18, 2026 · 18:00
City Council Regular Session
Council to set stormwater rates and approve refunding bonds
The Mount Dora City Council will hold public hearings to adopt a five-year stormwater rate schedule and approve Series 2026 refunding revenue bonds. The consent agenda includes grant applications, a change order for wastewater treatment facility work, and several contract approvals. Discussion items cover landfill litigation and Witherspoon Lodge, plus a purchasing report on emergency purchases.
- Resolution No. 2026-24: Five-Year Stormwater Rate Schedule
- Resolution No. 2026-22: Series 2026 Non-Ad Valorem Refunding Revenue Bonds
- Change Order #1 to Cathcart Construction for WWTF#2 rapid infiltration basins
- Hazard Mitigation Grant Program Stormwater Master Plan Grant Agreement
- Fifth Amendment to Interlocal Agreement with Lake County for Library Services
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City of Mount Dora
510 North Baker Street
Mount Dora, Florida 32757
352-735-7126
Mount Dora City Council
Mount Dora City Hall Board Room
510 North Baker Street, Mount Dora, Florida 32757
August 18, 2026, 6:00 PM
AGENDA
CALL TO ORDER
MOMENT OF SILENCE & PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
ROLL CALL
PRESENTATIONS
1. Presentation City Project Updates
PUBLIC COMMENT
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA
1. Request Ratification of Submission of the FY 2026-2027 Florida Firefighter Cancer
Decontamination Equipment Grant Application
2. Request Approval of Hazard Mitigation Grant Program (HMGP) Stormwater Master Plan
Grant Agreement
3. Request Approval of Change Order #1 to Cathcart Construction Company - Fl, LLC
Purchase Order #25-01740 for Wastewater Treatment Facility 2 (WWTF#2)
Modifications to Construct Three Rapid Infiltration Basins (RIBs)
4. Request Approval of the Fifth Amendment to Interlocal Agreement Between Lake
County, Florida with the City of Mount Dora for Library Services
5. Request Approval of the Purchase of Underground Cable and Task Authorization for
Distribution Circuit M599
6. Request Approval of Piggyback Agreement with Willdan Engineering, Inc. for
Supplemental Building Services
7. Request Ratification of the Forty-first and Forty-second Extensions of Resolution No.
2025-45, Declaring a Local State of Emergency Related to October 26-October 27, 2025
Flood Event
8. Request Approval of Meeting Minutes
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Tue Aug 11, 2026 · 18:00
Northeast CRA Advisory Board
CRA board to discuss budget and Bell Center updates
The Mount Dora Northeast Community Redevelopment Agency Governing Board will hold a regular meeting with discussion items on the budget and Bell Center updates. The agenda is largely procedural, including call to order, minutes approval, and public comment, with no formal decisions listed.
- Budget discussion
- Bell Center updates
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Mount Dora Northeast Community Redevelopment Agency Governing Board
Mount Dora City Hall Board Room
803 Florida Ave, Mount Dora, Florida 32757
August 11th, 2026
AGENDA
I.
Call to Order
II.
Roll Call, Moment of Silence & Pledge of Allegiance
III.
Approval of Minutes
IV.
Public Comment Period
V.
Discussion Items
1.) Budget Discussion
2.) Bell Center Updates
VI.
Other Business
VII.
Announcement of Next Scheduled Meeting Date: September 8, 2026
VIII.
Adjournment
NOTICE: For purposes of Section 286.011, Florida Statutes, two (2) or more members of the City Council may be present at this
meeting and this meeting may be considered a City Council meeting although no decision of the City Council will be made at this
meeting and the City Council shall comply with the requirements of controlling State law in every respect.
NOTICE: If any person decides to appeal any decisions made at this meeting with respect to any matter considered at this meeting,
such person may need a record of these proceedings. For such purpose, a person may need to ensure that a verbatim record of the
proceedings is made which record includes the testimony and evidence upon which the appeal is to be based. The City shall not make
or perfect such a record. Section 286.0105, Florida Statutes.
NOTICE: In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (“ADA”) and Florida Statutes, Section 286.26, persons with
disabilities needing a reasonable accommodation to …
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Tue Aug 11, 2026 · 15:30
Public Arts Commission
510 North Baker Street, Mount Dora
Tue Aug 11, 2026 · 18:00
Northeast CRA Board
510 N Baker St, Mount Dora
Mon Aug 10, 2026 · 17:00
Library Advisory Board
Fri Aug 7, 2026 · 18:00
City Council Regular Session
510 N. Baker St., Mount Dora
Thu Aug 6, 2026 · 09:00
Code Enforcement Special Magistrate
Code enforcement hearings on 8 properties for alleged violations
The Code Enforcement Special Magistrate will hold hearings on one initial case and seven compliance cases involving alleged code violations at residential and commercial properties in Mount Dora. The agenda includes a new case at 721 Pine Avenue and compliance hearings for properties on Rossiter Street, Clayton Street, Highland Street, Lakeshore Drive, Old Hwy 441, 11th Avenue, and Dogwood Circle.
- Initial case E2026-0092: City vs. Allen Mary at 721 Pine Avenue
- Compliance hearing E2025-0009: City vs. Dora Storage & Sales LLC at 710 S. Rossiter St.
- Compliance hearing E2025-0327: City vs. Andrew S Jerome Trust at 1465 N Clayton Street
- Compliance hearing E2026-0025: City vs. Hurley Family Partnership LLLP at 354 N Highland Street
- Compliance hearing E2026-0098: City vs. Moore Properties Corporation at 2751 Old Hwy 441
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Code Compliance Special Magistrate
Mount Dora City Hall Board Room
510 North Baker Street, Mount Dora, Florida 32757
August 6, 2026 at 10:00 AM
AGENDA
I. CALL TO ORDER
II. SWEARING IN
III. BUILDING
IV. CODE INITIAL CASES
1. E2026-0092 City of Mount Dora vs. Allen Mary- 721 Pine Avenue
V. HEARINGS: COMPLIANCE
1. E2025-0009 City of Mount Dora vs. Dora Storage & Sales LLC - 710 S. Rossiter St.
2. E2025-0327 City of Mount Dora vs. Andrew S Jerome Trust - 1465 N Clayton Street
3. E2026-0025 City of Mount Dora vs. Hurley Family Partnership LLLP - 354 N Highland
Street
4. E2026-0029 City of Mount Dora vs. Jeffrey Thompson - 1335 Lakeshore Drive
5. E2026-0098 City of Mount Dora vs. Moore Properties Corporation Et Al - 2751 Old Hwy
441
6. E2026-0034 City of Mount Dora vs. Grant Janet M. Estate - 821 E 11th Avenue
7. E2026-0052 City of Mount Dora vs. Brantley Andrew S & Alexis - 2226 Dogwood Cir
VI. Next Special Magistrate Hearing scheduled for October 1, 2026 at 10:00am.
VII. ADJOURNMENT
NOTICE: For purposes of Section 286.011 , Florida Statutes, two (2) or more members of the City Council may be present at this meeting
and this meeting may be considered a City Council meeting although no decision of the City Council will be made at this meeting and the City
Council shall comply with the requirements of controlling State law in every respect.
Planning and Development Department
Code Compliance Division
510 North Baker Street
Moun …
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Tue Aug 4, 2026 · 18:00
City Council Regular Session
Council considers Simpson Farmhouse expansion and downtown street project
The City Council will vote on funding for the Simpson Farmhouse Expansion Project and a task authorization for the Downtown One-Way Street Project. The body will also review the Fiscal Year 2024-25 annual audit and discuss the status of the Nathaniel Bell Community Resource and Recreation Center.
- Simpson Farmhouse Expansion Project Phase I and $50,000 Lake County Interlocal Agreement for Library Impact Fee Funding
- Task Authorization with Faden Builders Inc. for Downtown One-Way Street Project
- Amendment 2 to the electric energy purchase and sale agreement with Orlando Utilities Commission
- Ratification of extensions for Local State of Emergency related to October 2025 flood event
- Presentation of the Donnelly Park Tree Plan
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✓ Decided: Council approves Simpson Farmhouse expansion, OUC power deal, downtown one-way project
The Mount Dora City Council approved Phase I of the Simpson Farmhouse Expansion Project, including a $50,000 interlocal agreement with Lake County for library impact fees. It also approved Amendment 2 to the electric energy purchase agreement with Orlando Utilities Commission and a task authorization with Faden Builders Inc. for the downtown one-way street conversion project. All motions passed unanimously except the downtown project, which passed 5-2.
- Approved Franco Garcia to Northeast CRA Advisory Committee (unanimous)
- Approved consent agenda including interlocal agreement, emergency extensions, and minutes (unanimous)
- Approved Phase I Simpson Farmhouse Expansion and $50,000 Lake County interlocal agreement (unanimous)
- Approved Amendment 2 to OUC electric energy purchase agreement (unanimous)
- Approved task authorization with Faden Builders for downtown one-way street project (5-2, Walker and Bryant opposed)
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City of Mount Dora
510 North Baker Street
Mount Dora, Florida 32757
352-735-7126
Mount Dora City Council
Mount Dora City Hall Board Room
510 North Baker Street, Mount Dora, Florida 32757
August 4, 2026, 6:00 PM
AGENDA
CALL TO ORDER
MOMENT OF SILENCE & PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
ROLL CALL
BOARD APPOINTMENTS
1. Advisory Board and Committee Appointments
PRESENTATIONS
1. Presentation by Florida League of Cities President Holly D. Smith
2. Presentation Fiscal Year 2024-25 Annual Audit
3. Certificate of Recognition for the Friends of the Library
4. Presentation Donnelly Park Tree Plan
PUBLIC COMMENT
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA
1. Request Ratification of the Thirty-ninth and Fortieth Extensions of Resolution No. 2025-
45, Declaring a Local State of Emergency Related to October 26-October 27, 2025 Flood
Event
2. Request Approval of Meeting Minutes
ACTION ITEMS
1. Request Approval of Phase I of the Simpson Farmhouse Expansion Project and Lake
County Interlocal Agreement for $50,000 in Library Impact Fee Funding
2. Request Approval of Amendment 2 to the Agreement for All-Requirements Purchase and
Sale of Electric Energy with Orlando Utilities Commission
City Council Regular Session Agenda – August 4, 2026 – Page 2 of 3
3. Request Approval of Task Authorization with Faden Builders Inc. for Downtown One-
Way Street Project
PUBLIC HEARINGS - RESOLUTIONS/ORDINANCES
DISCUSSION ITEMS
PRIORITY PROJECT UPDATES
1. Landfill Lit …
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CITY OF MOUNT DORA, FLORIDA
CITY COUNCIL REGULAR SESSION MINUTES
Mount Dora City Hall
510 N. Baker St.
Mount Dora, FL 32757
August 4, 2026, 6:00 p.m.
CALL TO ORDER
Having been duly advertised as required by law, at 6:00 p.m., Mayor James Homich
called to order the Regular Session of City Council in the Mount Dora City Hall Council
Chamber.
MOMENT OF SILENCE
A moment of silence and the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag were led by Mayor
Homich.
ROLL CALL
Members Present Also Present
James Homich, Mayor Vince Sandersfeld, City Manager
John Cataldo, District 1, Vice-mayor Drew Smith, City Attorney
Cal Rolfson, District 2 Jeanann Hand, City Clerk
Dennis Dawson, District 3
Marc Crail, District 4
Nate Walker, District 5
Doug Bryant, At-large
BOARD APPOINTMENTS
1. Northeast Community Redevelopment Agency Advisory Committee
Councilmember Crail proposed the appointment of Franco Garcia to the Northeast CRA
Advisory Committee.
MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER ROLFSON TO APPROVE THE APPOINTMENT
OF FRANCO GARCIA TO THE NORTHEAST CRA BOARD; COUNCILMEMBER
WALKER SECONDED THE MOTION. MOTION PASSED WITH A UNANIMOUS
VOICE VOTE.
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PRESENTATIONS AND PROCLAMATIONS
Mayor Homich recognized the 236" birthday of the United States Coast Guard, expressing
appreciation for the service and sacrifice of Coast Guard members.
1. Florida League of Cities Presentation
Florida League of Cities President Holly D. Smith addressed the Council …
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Tue Aug 4, 2026 · 18:00
CRA Board
CRA Board to consider repayment agreement for 2018 Capital Improvement Note
The Downtown Community Redevelopment Agency Board is meeting to discuss one action item. The board will consider a joint interlocal agreement between the City and the CRA regarding the repayment of a Capital Improvement Note from 2018.
- Approval of Joint City-CRA Interlocal Agreement for Repayment of Capital Improvement Note, Series 2018
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✓ Decided: CRA Board approves interlocal agreement for 2018 parking lot debt
The CRA Board unanimously approved a Joint City-CRA Interlocal Agreement formalizing the repayment of the Series 2018 Capital Improvement Note, which funded the Third and Baker grass parking lot improvements. The agreement addresses an audit finding that no formal interlocal agreement had been executed when the debt was incurred. The CRA has been making payments, with the remaining debt expected to be fully paid by July 2027.
- Approved Joint City-CRA Interlocal Agreement for repayment of Series 2018 Capital Improvement Note (unanimous voice vote)
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City of Mount Dora
510 North Baker Street
Mount Dora, Florida 32757
352-735-7126
CALL TO ORDER
ROLL CALL
PUBLIC COMMENT
ACTION ITEMS
1. Request Approval of Joint City-CRA Interlocal Agreement Regarding Repayment of
Capital Improvement Note, Series 2018
ADJOURNMENT
PURSUANT TO SECTION 286.0105, FLORIDA STATUTES, IF ANY PERSON DECIDES TO APPEAL ANY
DECISION MADE AT THIS MEETING WITH RESPECT TO ANY MATTER CONSIDERED AT ANY MEETING OR
HEARING, SUCH PERSON MAY NEED A RECORD OF THESE PROCEEDINGS FOR SUCH PURPOSE, A PERSON
MAY NEED TO ENSURE THAT A VERBATIM RECORD OF THE PROCEEDINGS IS MADE WHICH RECORD
INCLUDES THE TESTIMONY AND EVIDENCE UPON WHICH THE APPEAL IS TO BE BASED. VERBATIM
RECORD WILL NOT BE PROVIDED BY THE CITY OF MOUNT DORA.
NOTICE: IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT OF 1990, PERSONS NEEDING
A SPECIAL ACCOMMODATION TO PARTICIPATE IN THIS PROCEEDING SHOULD CONTACT THE CITY
CLERK AT LEAST 48 HOURS PRIOR TO THE PROCEEDINGS. TELEPHONE (352) 735-7126 FOR ASSISTANCE.
IF HEARING IMPAIRED, TELEPHONE THE FLORIDA RELAY SERVICE NUMBERS, (800) 955-8771 (TDD) OR
(800) 955-8770 (VOICE) FOR ASSISTANCE.
CITY OF MOUNT DORA
DOWNTOWN COMMUNITY
REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY BOARD
City Hall Board Room
510 North Baker Street, Mount Dora, Florida 32757
August 4, 2026, 6:00 PM
AGENDA
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CITY OF MOUNT DORA, FLORIDA
CRA BOARD MEETING MINUTES
Mount Dora City Hall
510 N. Baker St.
Mount Dora, FL 32757
August 4, 2026, 6:00 p.m.
CALL TO ORDER
Having been duly advertised as required by law, at 7:01 p.m., Chairperson Homich called
to order the meeting of the Downtown Community Redevelopment (CRA) Board in the
Mount Dora City Hall Council Chamber.
All members were present.
ACTION ITEMS
1. Request Approval of Joint City-CRA Interlocal Agreement Regarding Repayment of
Capital Improvement Note, Series 2018
Staff presented a request for approval of a Joint City/CRA Interlocal Agreement related to
repayment of the debt associated with the Third and Baker grass parking lot improvements
completed in 2018.
Staff explained that a recent audit identified that an interlocal agreement had not been
formally executed between the City and the Downtown CRA when the debt was incurred.
The Downtown CRA has been making the required debt payments, with the remaining debt
anticipated to be fully paid in July 2027.
Staff noted that the remaining debt payments are included in the upcoming fiscal year
budget and that the proposed agreement is intended to formalize the existing arrangement
and address the audit finding.
Chairperson Homich opened public comment. No one spoke. Chairperson Homich closed
public comment.
MOTION BY MR. WALKER TO APPROVE THE JOINT CITY-CRA INTERLOCAL
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Wed Jul 29, 2026 · 15:00
Historic Preservation Board
Historic Preservation Board to review 7 Certificate of Appropriateness applications
The Mount Dora Historic Preservation Board will hold a public hearing to consider seven Certificates of Appropriateness for renovations, additions, and one demolition at properties in the historic district. The board will also approve previous meeting minutes and receive staff and board updates.
- 333 E Fifth Avenue – renovation of doors and windows
- 320 Lake Dora Road – roof extension and screen porch
- 634 N Tremain – renovation of porch and fencing
- 312 E 10th Avenue – demolition
- 933 N Alexander Street – widen and replace garage door
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Planning and Development
510 North Baker Street
Mount Dora, Florida 32757
352-735-7112
plandev@cityofmountdora.com
HISTORIC PRESERV ATION BOARD MEETING
City Hall Board Room
Wednesday, July 29, 2026 – 3:00 p.m.
AGENDA
I. Call to Order
II. Roll Call with Determination of Quorum
III. Approval of Minutes
IV. Public participation / hearing of non-agenda items
V. Certificate of Appropriateness
a. 333 E Fifth Avenue – Renovation (Doors & Windows)
i Ex Parte Communication
ii Swearing in Staff/Applicants
iii Staff Presentation
iv Applicant Presentation
v Public Comment
vi Board Discussion
b. 320 Lake Dora Road – Roof Extension & Screen Porch
i Ex Parte Communication
ii Swearing in Staff/Applicants
iii Staff Presentation
iv Applicant Presentation
v Public Comment
vi Board Discussion
c. 634 N Tremain – Renovation (Porch & Fencing)
i Ex Parte Communication
ii Swearing in Staff/Applicants
iii Staff Presentation
iv Applicant Presentation
v Public Comment
vi Board Discussion
d. 312 E 10th Avenue - Demolition
i Ex Parte Communication
ii Swearing in Staff/Applicants
iii Staff Presentation
iv Applicant Presentation
v Public Comment
vi Board Discussion
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e. 933 N Alexander Street – Widen & Replace Garage Door
i Ex Parte Communication
ii Swearing in Staff/Applicants
iii Staff Presentation
iv Applicant Presentation
v Public Comment
vi Board Discussion
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City of Mount Dora
Planning and Development
510 N. Baker St.
Mount Dora, FL 32757
352-735-7112
Fax: 352-735-7191
plandev@cityofmountdora.com
I.
Il.
HISTORIC PRESERVATION BOARD MEETING
City Hall Conference Room, 510 N. Baker Street, Mount Dora, FL
Wednesday, July 29, 2026 — 3:00 PM
MINUTES
CALL TO ORDER
Having been duly noticed as required by law, the July 29, 2026, meeting of the Mount Dora
Historic Preservation Board was called to order at 3:03 p.m. by Det Joks. Chairman.
ROLL CALL WITH DETERMINATION OF QUORUM, SWEARING IN AND
EX PARTE COMMUNICATION DISCLOSURE
Present: Det Joks, Juan Diaz, Jay Smith, Robert Gordon, Daniel Wick
Absent: Suzanne Gibson, Joseph Newton
City Staff: Michael Janiszewski, Deputy Planning Director; Whitney Scott, Associate
Planner; Theresa Willis, Administrative Coordinator; Ryan G. Knight for Andrew Hand,
Esquire, City Attorney.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
On a motion by Robert Gordon, seconded by Daniel Wick, the board voted to approve the meeting
minutes dated June 24, 2026; Unanimously by a 5-0 vote
IV. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION/HEARING FOR NON-AGENDA ITEMS
Present - Mike Simpson
Simpson Hotel Sign
Site Address: 110 W Fifth Avenue, Mount Dora, FI
Discussion on having to take sign down due to the storm.
Discussion on exemption of neon signs.
Discussion on signage code(s).
Discussion on restoring the neon sign as it was originally.
Motion by Jay Smith, seconded by Robert Gordon, to approve the restoration of sign as it was
originally. Unani …
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Wed Jul 29, 2026 · 10:00
Development Review Committee
Juniper Townhomes final plan
The Development Review Committee is meeting to discuss new business, including a final plat plan for Juniper Townhomes and minor site plan requests for Waterman Early Learning Academy and Loch Leven Park Amenity Center. The agenda includes three main items for review. The meeting is open to the public and may be attended by City Council members.
- Juniper Townhomes final plan at 20935 US Highway 441
- Waterman Early Learning Academy minor site plan at 1303 Limit Avenue
- Loch Leven Park Amenity Center minor deviation at Meadenhall Boulevard
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Planning and Development
510 North Baker Street
Mount Dora, Florida 32757
352-735-7112
plandev@cityofmountdora.com
DEVELOPMENT REVIEW COMMITTEE
City Hall Board Room
Wednesday, July 29, 2026 – 10:00 a.m.
AGENDA
I. Call to Order
II. Public Comment
III. New Business
A. Request for Final Plat / Plan ; Juniper Townhomes – Final Plan (Project Name); 20935 US
Highway 441, Mount Dora, Fl (Site Address); Elevation Mt. Dora, LLC (Property Owner);
Kimley-Horn and Associates, Inc. (Applicant); Kimley-Horn and Associates, Inc. (Engineer);
Geopoint Surveying, Inc. (Surveyor). Project No. PR22-14FNLC; 06/29/2026 Submittal.
B. Requests for Minor Site Plan : Waterman Early Learning Academy (Project
Name); 1303 Limit Avenue (Site Address); Florida Material Alliance, Inc.
(Property Owner); Waterman Early Learning Academy; John Stover (Applicant);
Poulos & Bennett, LLC (Engineer) . Project No. SP26-06Minor; First Review.
C. Request for Minor Deviation to Approve Site Plan: Loch Leven Park Amenity
Center (Project Name); Meadenhall Boulevard, Mount Dora, Fl (Site Address);
Loch Leven Park, HOA, Inc. ( Property Owner); Poulos & Bennett, LLC / Rick
Ortiz (Applicant); American Surveying and Mapping, Inc. (Surveyor) . Project
No. SP25-09; Third Review.
IV. Adjournment
NOTICE: For purposes of Section 286.011, Florida Statutes, two or more members of the City Council
may be present at this meeting, and this meeting may be considered a City Council meeting.
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Tue Jul 28, 2026 · 15:30
Public Arts Commission
Public Arts Commission to consider sculpture purchases and choir formation
The Mount Dora Public Arts Commission will vote on adopting the Mount Dora Community Choir, approving an Acrylic Beats presentation at the Fall Festival, and purchasing two sculptures: 'She Moves Like Water' and a guitar sculpture from Dale Rogers Studio. The meeting also includes approval of prior meeting minutes and staff updates.
- Adoption and formation of the Mount Dora Community Choir
- Acrylic Beats presentation at the Fall Festival
- Purchase of 'She Moves Like Water' sculpture
- Acquisition of a guitar sculpture by Dale Rogers Studio
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Parks and Recreation
900 N. Donnelly St.
Mount Dora, FL 32757
352-735-7183
Fax: 352-735-3681
E-mail: publicarts@cityofmountdora.com
PUBLIC ARTS COMMISSION MEETING
City Hall Board Room, 510 N. Baker Street, Mount Dora, FL 32757
July 28, 2026 at 3:30 PM
AGENDA
I. Call to Order
II. Roll Call
III. Approval of Minutes
A. May 26, 2026 Public Arts Commission Meeting Minutes
IV. Public Comment
V. Presentations
VI. Action Items
A. Adoption and Formation of the Mount Dora Community Choir
B. Acrylic Beats Presentation at the Fall Festival
C. Purchase "She Moves Like Water" Sculpture
D. Acquisition of a Guitar Sculpture by Dale Rogers Studio
VII. Resolutions
VIII. Ordinances
IX. Discussion Items
X. City Staff
A. Staff Update
XI. Communications and Reports
A. Commission Member Lindsay Perreault
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B. Commission Member Paula Tucker
C. Commission Member Thomas Decker
D. Commission Member Jane Slivka
E. Commission Member John Wesner
F. Commission Member Janet Manchon
G. Commission Member Robert Pearson
XII. Future Meeting Dates
A. September 22, 2026, 3:30 p.m.
B. November 24, 2026, 3:30 p.m.
XIII. Adjournment
NOTICE: Please note that, for purposes of Section 286.011, Florida Statutes, two or more members of the City Council may be
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Fri Jul 24, 2026 · 18:00
General
Fri Jul 24, 2026 · 18:00
General
Fri Jul 24, 2026 · 18:00
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Fri Jul 24, 2026 · 18:00
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Fri Jul 24, 2026 · 18:00
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Fri Jul 24, 2026 · 18:00
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Fri Jul 24, 2026 · 18:00
Parks & Recreation Advisory Board
510 N Baker St, Mount Dora
Fri Jul 24, 2026 · 18:00
General
Thu Jul 23, 2026 · 17:30
Parks & Recreation Advisory Board
Parks board to discuss tree plan and staff introduction
The Parks and Recreation Advisory Board will meet to approve minutes from a previous session and discuss the Donnelly Park Tree Plan. The board will also introduce staff for the Nathaniel Bell Resource & Recreation Center. The meeting is scheduled for July 23, 2026.
- Approval of May 18, 2026 meeting minutes
- Introduction of Nathaniel Bell Resource & Recreation Center staff
- Presentation on Donnelly Park Tree Plan
- Parks and Recreation Update
- Cultural and Special Events Update
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510 North Baker Street
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Parks and Recreation
900 N. Donnelly St.
Mount Dora, FL 32757
352-735-7183
Fax: 352-735-3681
E-mail: parksandrec@cityofmountdora.com
PARKS AND RECREATION
ADVISORY BOARD MEETING
City Hall Board Room, 510 N. Baker Street, Mount Dora, FL 32757
July 23, 2026 at 5:30 PM
AGENDA
I. Call to Order
II. Roll Call
III. Approval of Minutes
A. May 18, 2026 Meeting Minutes
IV. Public Comment
V. Presentations
A. Introduction of Nathaniel Bell Resource & Recreation Center Staff
B. Donnelly Park Tree Plan
VI. Action Items
VII. Resolutions
VIII. Ordinances
IX. Discussion Items
X. City Staff
A. Parks and Recreation Update
B. Cultural and Special Events Update
XI. Communications and Reports
A. Chairperson Marlene Straughan
B. Board Member Bailey Stack
C. Vice Chairperson Derrick Campbell
Parks and Recreation Advisory Board Meeting Agenda – July 23, 2026 -- Page 2 of 2
D. Board Member Patrick Murray
E. Board Member Warin Epstein
F. Board Member John Abner
G. Board Member Jack Whittaker
XII. Future Meeting Dates
A. Monday, September 21, 2026, 5:30 p.m
B. Monday, November 17, 2026, 5:30 p.m
XIII. Adjournment
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💰 Federal awards (top 10 by amount)
Largest recent federal contract/grant awards to recipients in this city (2023–present), via USAspending.gov.
| $652,352 | DORAPRO, LLC Department of Justice · EO14042 ENVIRONMENT CRIME VICTIM RIGHTS PROGRAMMING SUPPORT |
| $175,455 | FAITHWORKS TOTAL GROUND MAINTENANCE LLC Department of Defense · BASE YEAR CUSTODIAL |
| $110,619 | SCIENS ORLANDO LLC Department of Defense · LENEL S2 ONGUARD SYSTEM TO SECURE FACILITIES AT PATRICK AFB&CAPE CANAV |
| $50,000 | AQUATIC EQUIPMENT AND DESIGN, INC. Department of Veterans Affairs · FISH HATCHERY FOR VETERAN |
| $33,218 | LAYLA JAYNE CONSULTING LLC Department of Agriculture · NRCS-SC: OUTREACH AND EDUCATION SERVICES THROUGHOUT THE STATE OF SOUTH |
| $31,366 | A N' D CLEANING SERVICES, INC. Department of Agriculture · JANITORIAL SERVICE BASE PLUS 4 OPTION YEARS FOR USDA PPQ MT DORA FL. |
| $31,248 | DATA GRAPHICS, INC. Department of State · INL - COMPUTER EQUIPMENT FOR CNJ (RULE OF LAW) |
| $28,710 | SCAFFOLDS USA, INC. Department of Homeland Security · SCAFFOLDING IPF KETCHIKAN |
| $20,844 | AQUATIC EQUIPMENT AND DESIGN, INC. Department of Agriculture · 2 RAS SYSTEM SETUPS |
| $14,899 | AQUATIC EQUIPMENT AND DESIGN, INC. Department of the Interior · WI-GENOA NFH-DRUM FILTER WATER PUMP |
Source: USAspending.gov (U.S. Treasury) — federal awards only, not city budgets.
🌐 County-level context (Lake 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.
Traffic fatalities1 (2024)
Business establishments8,849 (96,577 employees · 2023)
Fair Market Rent (2BR)$1,958/mo (80 assisted households · 2025)
Adults with low literacy20.2% (low numeracy 31% · 2017)
Sources: BLS LAUS, IRS SOI, FEMA, NHTSA FARS, Census CBP, HUD, NCES PIAAC
City profile
Everything below is drawn from this city’s own public record and primary-source government data. AI-written summaries are a finding aid, not a citable quote.
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Permitted housing units
Outcomes — economic mobility
source: Opportunity Atlas (Harvard) · research useFor kids who grew up here in low-income households, their adult household-income rank (0–1). The average hides a gap by race:
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Where it’s happening
geocoded land-use decisions🗺 Interactive map
Every rezoning, development approval, and permit — explore the geocoded records in the research explorer.