Mount Dora meeting summaries, agendas, and minutes

Mount Dora council to weigh stormwater rates, refunding bonds; no decisions yet

Mount Dora's City Council and related boards met over the past two weeks to consider items ranging from stormwater fees to bond refinancing, but none of the meetings produced published minutes, so no final decisions are on the record yet. The most consequential items on the table are a five-year stormwater rate schedule and a bond refunding plan that could affect city finances and utility bills.

City Council regular session (Aug. 18)

The council held public hearings on two resolutions:

• **Resolution No. 2026-24** would adopt a five-year stormwater rate schedule.
• **Resolution No. 2026-22** would approve Series 2026 Non-Ad Valorem Refunding Revenue Bonds, a refinancing move.

The consent agenda also included a change order to Cathcart Construction for work on wastewater treatment facility rapid infiltration basins, a Hazard Mitigation Grant Program agreement for a stormwater master plan, and a fifth amendment to the interlocal agreement with Lake County for library services. Discussion items covered landfill litigation and Witherspoon Lodge, plus a purchasing report on emergency purchases.

Northeast CRA Board (Aug. 18)

The Northeast Community Redevelopment Agency board held a public hearing on Resolution No. 2026-23, which would approve the same Series 2026 refunding bonds for the CRA district and a related interlocal agreement. This was the only substantive item on the agenda.

Northeast CRA Advisory Board (Aug. 11)

This advisory board met to discuss the budget and updates on the Bell Center. The agenda was largely procedural, with no formal decisions listed.

Planning & Zoning Commission (Aug. 19)

The commission reviewed two site plans:

• **Waterman Early Learning Academy** at 1303 Limit Avenue (second review, case SP26-06Minor)
• **Loch Leven Park Amenity Center** on Meadenhall Boulevard (fourth review, SP25-09)

The commission also discussed Mount Dora North and South / Richland. No final decisions were expected from the City Council at this meeting.

All of these meetings were agenda-only; minutes have not yet been published, so no votes or dollar amounts are available.

Coming up

• **City Council Workshop** – Aug. 24, 2026: Final budget workshop for the overall budget. The agenda also lists upcoming public hearings on tentative budgets and the proposed millage rate (Sept. 3) and a fire assessment rate resolution (Sept. 10).
• **Police Chief Application Review Committee** – Aug. 25, 2026: The committee will review applications for the police chief position.

Residents can attend these meetings or check the city’s official agenda pages for details and any published minutes.

Mount Dora Council to set stormwater rates, approve refunding bonds; CRA boards weigh repayment deals

Mount Dora city boards have a busy week ahead, with the City Council set to vote on a five-year stormwater rate schedule and the approval of refunding bonds, while two Community Redevelopment Agency boards consider financial agreements tied to past borrowing.

Council to set stormwater rates, approve bonds

The Mount Dora City Council will hold public hearings at its Aug. 18 regular session to consider two financial measures. One resolution would adopt a five-year stormwater rate schedule. Another would approve Series 2026 Non-Ad Valorem Refunding Revenue Bonds.

The consent agenda includes a change order with Cathcart Construction for work on the wastewater treatment facility's rapid infiltration basins, a Hazard Mitigation Grant Program agreement for a Stormwater Master Plan, and a fifth amendment to the interlocal agreement with Lake County for library services.

Discussion items on the agenda cover landfill litigation and Witherspoon Lodge, plus a purchasing report on emergency purchases.

CRA boards consider repayment, refunding

Two CRA boards are weighing actions tied to prior debt.

At its Aug. 4 meeting, the Downtown CRA Board had one action item: approval of a joint interlocal agreement between the city and the CRA for repayment of a Capital Improvement Note from 2018. Minutes from that meeting have not yet been published.

The Northeast CRA Board will hold a public hearing Aug. 18 on Resolution No. 2026-23, which would approve Series 2026 Non-Ad Valorem Refunding Revenue Bonds and a related interlocal agreement.

Council reviewed farmhouse expansion, downtown street project

At its Aug. 4 regular session, the City Council had on its agenda funding for the Simpson Farmhouse Expansion Project Phase I, including a $50,000 Lake County interlocal agreement for Library Impact Fee funding, and a task authorization with Faden Builders Inc. for the Downtown One-Way Street Project.

The council also reviewed an amendment to its electric energy purchase and sale agreement with Orlando Utilities Commission, ratified extensions of the Local State of Emergency related to the October 2025 flood event, and received a presentation of the Donnelly Park Tree Plan. The agenda also included a review of the Fiscal Year 2024-25 annual audit and a discussion of the Nathaniel Bell Community Resource and Recreation Center. Minutes have not yet been published.

Code enforcement hearings held

The Code Enforcement Special Magistrate held hearings Aug. 6 on one initial case and several compliance cases. The initial case was against Allen Mary at 721 Pine Avenue. Compliance hearings were scheduled for properties on Rossiter Street, Clayton Street, Highland Street, Old Hwy 441, and others. Minutes have not yet been published.

Northeast CRA discussed budget, Bell Center

The Northeast CRA Governing Board met Aug. 11 with discussion items on the budget and Bell Center updates. The agenda was largely procedural, with no formal decisions listed.

Coming up

• **Aug. 18 — Northeast CRA Board:** Public hearing on Resolution No. 2026-23 for Series 2026 Non-Ad Valorem Refunding Revenue Bonds and related interlocal agreement.
• **Aug. 18 — City Council Regular Session:** Public hearings on five-year stormwater rate schedule and Series 2026 refunding revenue bonds; consent agenda with grant agreements and contract approvals.
• **Aug. 19 — Planning & Zoning Commission:** Site plan reviews for Waterman Early Learning Academy at 1303 Limit Avenue (2nd review) and Loch Leven Park Amenity Center on Meadenhall Boulevard (4th review), plus discussion of Mount Dora North and South / Richland.

Mount Dora Council to weigh farmhouse expansion, downtown street project

Mount Dora's City Council is set to consider several high-impact items this week, including funding for the Simpson Farmhouse Expansion Project and a task authorization for the Downtown One-Way Street Project. The council met Aug. 4, and its agenda also included a $50,000 interlocal agreement with Lake County for library impact fees, an amendment to the city's electric purchase agreement with Orlando Utilities Commission, and ratification of extensions to the local state of emergency tied to the October 2025 flood event. Minutes have not yet been published, so no votes are available.

City Council (Aug. 4)

The council's agenda included:

• **Simpson Farmhouse Expansion Project Phase I** and a **$50,000 Lake County Interlocal Agreement for Library Impact Fee Funding**.
• **Task Authorization with Faden Builders Inc.** for the Downtown One-Way Street Project.
• **Amendment 2** to the electric energy purchase and sale agreement with Orlando Utilities Commission.
• **Ratification of extensions** for the Local State of Emergency related to the October 2025 flood event.
• A presentation of the **Donnelly Park Tree Plan**.

Community Redevelopment Agency (Aug. 4)

The CRA Board considered a single action item: approval of a Joint City-CRA Interlocal Agreement for Repayment of Capital Improvement Note, Series 2018. This agreement would govern repayment between the city and the Downtown Community Redevelopment Agency.

Development Review Committee (July 29)

The committee reviewed three site plans:

• **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.

Historic Preservation Board (July 29)

The board held a public hearing on seven Certificates of Appropriateness, including renovations, additions, and one demolition. Notable properties:

• 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.

Public Arts Commission (July 28)

The commission considered 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.

Code Enforcement Special Magistrate (Aug. 6)

Hearings were scheduled for one initial case and seven compliance cases. The initial case was City vs. Allen Mary at 721 Pine Avenue (case E2026-0092). Compliance hearings included properties on Rossiter Street, Clayton Street, Highland Street, Lakeshore Drive, Old Hwy 441, 11th Avenue, and Dogwood Circle.

Coming up

No upcoming meetings are listed in the next 14 days. Residents should check the city's official calendar for future agendas and minutes.

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*All items above are from official agendas; minutes have not yet been published, so no decisions or vote tallies are available.*

Mount Dora Council Set to Adopt Millage Rate; Boards Review Budget, Parks, Arts, and Development

Mount Dora's City Council and advisory boards covered a wide range of business over the past two weeks, from the next fiscal year's property tax rate to historic district renovations and a downtown street project. All recent meetings listed below were agenda-only at the time of this report; minutes have not yet been published, so outcomes are not yet confirmed by official records.

City Council Budget Workshop (July 20)

The Council held a budget workshop to discuss governmental funds and internal services. No specific dollar amounts or ordinances were listed on the agenda. The workshop also set dates for upcoming regular sessions and a final budget workshop.

City Council Regular Session (July 21)

The Council's agenda included adoption of Resolution No. 2026-08, which would set the maximum millage rate for the Fiscal Year 2026-27 budget. Also on the agenda: approval of a Freightliner 47X dump truck for Public Works, a presentation on a Stormwater Revenue Sufficiency Study, approval of a piggyback agreement with Allied Universal Corporation, and ratification of emergency declarations tied to the October 2025 flood event.

Parks & Recreation Advisory Board (July 23)

The board was scheduled to approve minutes from its May 18, 2026 meeting, discuss the Donnelly Park Tree Plan, and receive an introduction of staff for the Nathaniel Bell Resource & Recreation Center. The agenda also included a Parks and Recreation update and a Cultural and Special Events update.

Public Arts Commission (July 28)

The commission was set to vote on adopting and forming 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. Approval of prior meeting minutes and staff updates were also listed.

Development Review Committee (July 29)

The committee's agenda included a final plat plan for Juniper Townhomes at 20935 US Highway 441, a minor site plan for Waterman Early Learning Academy at 1303 Limit Avenue, and a minor deviation for the Loch Leven Park Amenity Center at Meadenhall Boulevard. The meeting was open to the public, and City Council members may have attended.

Historic Preservation Board (July 29)

The board scheduled a public hearing on seven Certificates of Appropriateness for properties in the historic district. The listed applications covered:

• 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

The board was also set to approve previous meeting minutes and receive staff and board updates.

Coming Up

Two meetings are scheduled for Tuesday, August 4:

• **CRA Advisory Board** — Will consider a joint interlocal agreement between the City and the CRA regarding repayment of a Capital Improvement Note, Series 2018.
• **City Council Regular Session** — Will vote on the Simpson Farmhouse Expansion Project Phase I and a $50,000 Lake County Interlocal Agreement for Library Impact Fee Funding; a task authorization with Faden Builders Inc. for the Downtown One-Way Street Project; Amendment 2 to the electric energy purchase and sale agreement with Orlando Utilities Commission; ratification of extensions for the Local State of Emergency related to the October 2025 flood event; and a presentation of the Donnelly Park Tree Plan.

Because minutes from the recent meetings have not yet been published, residents should consult the official City of Mount Dora records for confirmed votes and outcomes.