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August 11, 2026 ·8:30 AM Final ·Regular Meeting

John Law Ayers Commission Chambers, Room 160

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  1. 1 IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT, PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES NEEDING A SPECIAL ACCOMMODATION TO PARTICIPATE IN THIS PROCEEDING SHOULD CONTACT MARYELLEN WAITE, RISK MANAGEMENT MANAGER, 15470 FLIGHT PATH DRIVE, BROOKSVILLE, FLORIDA 34604, (352) 540-6289. IF HEARING IMPAIRED, PLEASE CALL 1-800-676-3777. If a person decides to appeal any quasi-judicial decision made by the Hernando County Board of County Commissioners with respect to any matter considered at such hearing or meeting, he or she will need a record of the proceeding, and that, for such purpose, he or she may need to ensure that a verbatim record of the proceeding is made, which record includes the testimony and evidence upon which the appeal is to be based. PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS MEETING HAS A START TIME OF 8:30 A.M., AND ALL ITEMS CAN BE HEARD ANYTIME THEREAFTER. UPCOMING MEETINGS:
  2. 2 The Board of County Commissioners' next regular meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, August 25, 2026, beginning at 9:00 A.M., in the John Law Ayers County Commission Chambers, Room 160.
  3. A. CALL TO ORDER ▶ jump to 4:39
  4. 1. Invocation ▶ jump to 4:56
  5. 5 AGENDA adopted Pass ▶ jump to 13:09
  6. 2. Pledge of Allegiance ▶ jump to 5:48
  7. B. AGENDA defeated Fail ▶ jump to 13:09
  8. 9 Attorney/Client Executive Session to Discuss Proposed Settlement Related to Litigation in Case of Hernando County vs. Hernando County Fair Association, Inc. 17809 ▶ jump to 14:17
  9. C. COUNTY ATTORNEY JON JOUBEN ▶ jump to 13:20
  10. 1. Attorney/Client Executive Session to Discuss Proposed Settlement Related to Litigation in Case of Hernando County vs. Hernando County Fair Association, Inc. 17809 ▶ jump to 14:17
  11. 2. Result of Executive Session Pertaining to Proposed Settlement in Litigation of Hernando County vs. Hernando County Fair Association, Inc. 17810 adopted Pass ▶ jump to 48:30
  12. 14 RECESS/RECONVENE ▶ jump to 117:42
  13. D. ELECTED OFFICIALS ▶ jump to 48:46
  14. E. CITIZENS' COMMENTS ▶ jump to 56:23
  15. F. BOARD/STAFF RESPONSES ▶ jump to 81:29
  16. G. CONSENT AGENDA ▶ jump to 128:51
  17. 22 AGREEMENT/GRANT
  18. 1. Amendment No. 4 to Grant Agreement With State Department of Environmental Protection for Septic Upgrade Incentive Program 17788
  19. 2. Approval and Adoption of Hernando County Public Library Master Plan Prepared by Kimley-Horn and Associates, Inc. 17649 adopted Pass
  20. 3. Budget Resolution Recognizing Fiscal Year 2026 State Aid to Libraries Grant Funding 17742 adopted Pass
  21. 4. Supplemental Agreement No. 1 to State-Funded Grant Agreement With State Department of Transportation for Construction Activities Associated With Anderson Snow Road at Corporate Boulevard Intersection Improvements Project 17719 adopted Pass
  22. 31 MISCELLANEOUS
  23. 5. Correction and Ratification of Surplus Vehicle Sale and Correction of Vehicle Asset Records 17785 adopted Pass
  24. 6. Notification of Property Placed on List of Lands Available for Taxes and Available for Purchase by County 17773 adopted Pass
  25. 7. Ratification of Grant Application to U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development Automated Permitting Systems Demonstration Notice of Funding Opportunity a/k/a NOFO for General Research and Technology Activity for Various County Departments (Amount Requested: $423,000.00) 17746 adopted Pass
  26. 8. Satisfaction of Second Mortgage for Stephen J. Clouthier Through Neighborhood Stabilization Program Purchase Assistance Program 17753 adopted Pass
  27. 9. Tourist Development Special Event Grant Award to Promote Florida’s Adventure Coast Special Events in FY 2027 17778 adopted Pass
  28. 10. Various Satisfactions of Second Mortgages Through State Housing Initiative Partnership Program 17684 adopted Pass
  29. 44 PROPERTY
  30. 11. Easement Agreement and Quit Claim Deed With MT Driftwood, LLC, for Property Located on Driftwood Drive (Key #01425354) 17741 adopted Pass
  31. H. CORRESPONDENCE TO NOTE ▶ jump to 128:54
  32. 1. Transmittal From Hernando County Fire and Rescue Services of Municipal Services Benefit Unit Fire Assessment Update Study Dated June 24, 2026 17703
  33. 2. Notification From Duke Energy Florida, LLC, Advising of Upcoming Right-of-Way Vegetation Management Activities 17774
  34. 3. Receipt of Alcohol and Other Drug Abuse Trust Fund Monthly Report for April 2026 17666
  35. 4. Transmittal From Clerk of Circuit Court and Comptroller Audit Services Department of Emergency Medical Services a/k/a EMS Billing Interlocal Agreement With Pasco County Audit Report Dated July 9, 2026 17754
  36. 54 RECESS/RECONVENE ▶ jump to 252:32
  37. 5. Transmittal of Minutes From the Fine Arts Council Meeting of June 11, 2026 17745
  38. 6. Weeki Wachee River Submerged Aquatic Vegetation Restoration Project Maintenance Reports for Months Ten and Eleven 17752
  39. 59 PAGE BREAK
  40. I. PUBLIC HEARING adopted Pass ▶ jump to 131:00
  41. 61 DEVELOPMENT SERVICES DIRECTOR OMAR DEPABLO
  42. 62 BOARD SITTING IN ITS QUASI-JUDICIAL CAPACITY
  43. 63 STANDARD
  44. 64 Petition Submitted by Hideaway Commercial, LLC, to Vacate Right-of-Ways Located on Nicasio Jay Court in Royal Highlands 17818 adopted Pass ▶ jump to 150:33
  45. 65 PAGE BREAK
  46. J. COUNTY ATTORNEY JON JOUBEN ▶ jump to 150:47
  47. 67 Appointment of Jesus Martin Ariza, Jr., and Michael J. Newman, Jr., as Members to Hernando County Delegation on Government Efficiency a/k/a DOGE 17760 adopted Pass ▶ jump to 165:05
  48. K. PUBLIC SAFETY DIRECTOR/FIRE CHIEF PAUL HASENMEIER ▶ jump to 165:10
  49. 70 First Public Workshop Regarding Existence of Extraordinary Circumstances to Justify Exceeding Statutory Phase-In Limits for Increases of Hernando County’s Fire Protection and Emergency Medical Services Capital Facilities Impact Fees 17688 ▶ jump to 165:16
  50. 71 PAGE BREAK
  51. L. DIRECTOR OF PROCUREMENT & STRATEGIC INITIATIVES CARLA ROSSITER-SMITH ▶ jump to 210:48
  52. 1. Award of Construction Contract to Goodwin Bros. Construction, Inc., for Lake Lindsey Road Resurfacing Phase 4 Project From Snow Memorial Highway to US Highway 41 a/k/a Broad Street (Contract No. 26-C01308; Amount: $1,448,463.45) 17762 adopted Pass
  53. 2. Change Order No. 1 to Purchase Order With J.F. Electric, LLC, for Generator Installation Project Located at Fire Rescue and Emergency Services Logistics Warehouse. (Purchase Order No. 25000885; Amount of Change Order: $7,439.40) 17784 adopted Pass
  54. 3. Change Order No. 2 to Task Order With University of South Florida Board of Trustees Center for Urban Transportation Research and Developmental Studies a/k/a USF/CUTR for Project Development and Technical Support for Hernando County Transit (Amount of Change Order: $200,000.00 for Two-Years) 17721 adopted Pass
  55. 4. Change Order No. 4 to Purchase Order With Polydyne Inc., for Supply of Polymer for Utilities Department (Contract No. 23-P00098; Amount of Change Order: $44,494.40) 17787 adopted Pass
  56. 5. Continuing Engineering Services Agreements With Kimley-Horn and Associates, Inc., and WSP USA, Inc., for Transit Consulting Services for Department of Public Works (Contract No. 26-RFQ01217-A and 26-RFQ01217-B) 17613 adopted Pass
  57. 6. Ratification of Emergency Purchase Order With Right Way Elevator Maintenance, Inc., for Elevator No. 2 Emergency Repair Project at Courthouse/Government Center for Facilities Department (Purchase Order No. 25000903; Amount: $102,360.00) 17779 adopted Pass
  58. 7. Utilization of Seminole County Contract With Lamphier Company d/b/a Lamphier & Company for Airport Control Tower Painting and Repair Project Located at Brooksville-Tampa Bay Regional Airport (Contract No. 23-P0100; Amount: $150,431.40) 17744 adopted Pass
  59. M. TRANSIT ADMINISTRATOR DARLENE LOLLIE ▶ jump to 210:56
  60. 88 Proposed Revision to TheBus Route 9 a/k/a Mermaid Transit Service Schedule Effective August 31, 2026 17769 adopted Pass ▶ jump to 213:41
  61. 89 PAGE BREAK
  62. N. COMMUNITY SERVICES DIRECTOR CHRISTOPHER LINSBECK ▶ jump to 213:43
  63. 91 Discussion Regarding Proposed Conceptual Designs for Linda Pedersen Park Observation Tower Replacement 17782 ▶ jump to 213:45
  64. O. CHAIRMAN JERRY CAMPBELL ▶ jump to 262:51
  65. 94 Discussion Regarding Preliminary Draft Ordinance Establishing Additional Ethics and Conflict of Interest Standards Applicable to Members of Hernando County Board of County Commissioners 17845 ▶ jump to 262:53
  66. P. COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR JEFFREY ROGERS ▶ jump to 331:06
  67. 1. Appointment of Member to Library Advisory Committee Until December 31, 2030 17786 adopted Pass ▶ jump to 334:27
  68. 2. Appointment of Member to Planning and Zoning Commission Until December 31, 2026 17743 adopted Pass ▶ jump to 344:38
  69. 3. Update Regarding Ongoing Board Directives 17517 ▶ jump to 344:39
  70. Q. BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS ▶ jump to 348:44
  71. R. ADJOURNMENT ▶ jump to 368:52
  72. 106 RECESS/RECONVENE ▶ jump to 14:35