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April 28, 2026 ·9:00 AM Final ·Regular Meeting

John Law Ayers Commission Chambers, Room 160

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Agenda — 73 items

  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 9:00 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, April 28, 2026, beginning at 9:00 A.M., in the John Law Ayers County Commission Chambers, Room 160.
  3. A. CALL TO ORDER ▶ jump to 5:02
  4. 1. Invocation ▶ jump to 5:16
  5. 2. Pledge of Allegiance ▶ jump to 6:25
  6. 3. America 250 Presentation ▶ jump to 6:45
  7. B. AGENDA adopted Pass ▶ jump to 16:46
  8. C. ELECTED OFFICIALS ▶ jump to 16:50
  9. D. COMMEMORATIVE RESOLUTIONS ▶ jump to 17:01
  10. 1. Resolution Proclaiming May 3, 2026, Through May 9, 2026, as National Correctional Officers’ and Employees’ Week 16850 adopted Pass
  11. 2. Resolution Proclaiming May 3, 2026, Through May 10, 2026, as National Travel and Tourism Week 17373 adopted Pass ▶ jump to 37:09
  12. 3. Resolution Proclaiming May 6, 2026, Through May 12, 2026, as National Nurses Week 16848 adopted Pass ▶ jump to 36:43
  13. E. CITIZENS' COMMENTS ▶ jump to 44:05
  14. F. BOARD/STAFF RESPONSES ▶ jump to 93:32
  15. G. CONSENT AGENDA ▶ jump to 176:02
  16. 25 AGREEMENT/GRANT
  17. 1. Federal Transit Administration FY 2026 Certifications and Assurances Required for Receipt of Transit Planning, Operation and Capital Funding 17356
  18. 2. Cooperative Funding Initiative Project Agreement With Southwest Florida Water Management District for Northwest Hernando Septic to Sewer Feasibility Study and Associated Budget Resolution 17261 adopted
  19. 3. Local Housing Assistance Plan for Use in State Housing Initiatives Partnership Program for FY 2026-2029 and Associated Resolution 17310 adopted
  20. I. PUBLIC HEARINGS
  21. 4. Ratification of Nomination Form to Lowe’s 2026 Community Impact Grant Program for Coach Lorenzo Hamilton Sr. Park Interior Renovation Project 17314 adopted
  22. 5. Ratification of Nomination Form to Lowe’s 2026 Community Impact Grant Program for Stewy’s Skate Park Project Located at Pioneer Park 17409 adopted
  23. 6. Resolution Authorizing Chairman’s Signature to Application and Other Funding-Related Documents to Florida Department of Children and Families Under Criminal Justice, Substance Abuse, Mental Health Reinvestment Grant Program 17313 adopted
  24. 38 MISCELLANEOUS
  25. 7. Declaration of Various Tangible Property as Surplus for Disposal and Removal From Fixed Asset Inventory 17357 adopted
  26. 8. Resolution Amending Resolution No. 2026-53, Adopted on March 10, 2026, Authorizing Issuance of Non-Ad Valorem Revenue Bonds, Series 2026, to Finance and Reimburse Costs of Various Capital Improvements Within County and to Pay Costs of Issuing Bonds 17415 adopted
  27. 42 Budget Amendment for Tourism Department to Provide Sponsorship Support for Hernando County’s America 250 Celebration 17371 ▶ jump to 204:16
  28. 9. Resolution Ratifying Declaration of Temporary Burn Ban Due to Drought Conditions 17405 adopted
  29. 44 Budget Amendment for Tourism Department to Provide Sponsorship Support for Hernando County’s America 250 Celebration 17371 adopted Pass ▶ jump to 204:49
  30. 10. Resolution Regarding Reimbursement of Certain Costs Relating to Acquisition of Vehicles and Equipment for Fleet Replacement Program 17414 adopted
  31. 45 Budget Amendment for Tourism Department to Provide Sponsorship Support for Hernando County’s America 250 Celebration 17371 adopted Pass ▶ jump to 205:50
  32. 11. Various Satisfactions of Interim Disposal Special Assessment Liens 17338 adopted
  33. H. CORRESPONDENCE TO NOTE ▶ jump to 176:17
  34. 1. Transmittal of Rabies Surveillance Quarterly Summary Report for January 1, 2026, Through March 31, 2026 17359
  35. 2. Weeki Wachee River Submerged Aquatic Vegetation Restoration Project Maintenance Reports for Months Seven and Eight 17351
  36. 53 PAGE BREAK
  37. I. PUBLIC HEARINGS ▶ jump to 274:41
  38. 55 LEGISLATIVE
  39. 56 PUBLIC SAFETY DIRECTOR/FIRE CHIEF PAUL HASENMEIER ▶ jump to 274:58
  40. N. PUBLIC SAFETY DIRECTOR/FIRE CHIEF PAUL HASENMEIER
  41. 1. Ordinance Amending Fire Protection and Emergency Medical Services Capital Facilities Impact Fee Ordinance; Amending Definitions for Compliance With Florida Impact Fee Act 17328 adopted Pass ▶ jump to 276:43
  42. 59 SOLID WASTE SERVICES MANAGER SCOTT HARPER ▶ jump to 276:50
  43. 59 RECESS/RECONVENE ▶ jump to 373:22
  44. 2. Resolution Adopting Revised Rates, Fees and Charges for Solid Waste Disposal Services at Hernando County Solid Waste Management Facility and Convenience Centers 17024 adopted Pass ▶ jump to 296:18
  45. J. DIRECTOR OF PROCUREMENT & STRATEGIC INITIATIVES CARLA ROSSITER-SMITH ▶ jump to 181:06
  46. 1. Award of Construction Contract to Sawcross, Inc., for Wiscon Water Treatment Plant and Hexam Water Treatment Plant Chemical Feed System Improvement Projects for Utilities Department (Contract No. 26-C01212/JG; Amount: $9,905,170.00) 17312
  47. P. COMMISSIONER RYAN AMSLER ▶ jump to 207:29
  48. 2. Change Order No. 2 to Purchase Order With McKim & Creed, Inc., for Killian Water Treatment Plant Upgrade Project for Utilities Department (Contract No. 18-R00020; Amount: $223,391.10) 17340 adopted
  49. 3. Change Order No. 6 to Purchase Order With McKim & Creed, Inc., for Chalmer Pumping Station Upgrade Project for Utilities Department (Contract No. 18-R00020; Amount: $59,616.00) 17363 adopted
  50. 4. Ratification of Emergency Change Order to Purchase Order With Citrus Well Drilling for Well No. 11 Repair Related to Acid Treatment for Utilities Department 17365 adopted
  51. 5. Utilization of Solid Waste Authority of Palm Beach County Agreement With Paradigm Software, LLC, for Integrated Point of Sale/Vehicle Scale Software Management and Accounts Receivable System for ScaleHouse Software for Hernando County Solid Waste Department (Contract No. 26-P0288; Amount: $134,313.75) 17418 adopted
  52. K. COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR JEFFREY ROGERS ▶ jump to 182:02
  53. 74 Proposed Revised Public Survey of Residents Living Within or Adjacent to Proposed Manatee Protection Zone 17294 adopted Pass ▶ jump to 197:58
  54. L. TOURISM DEVELOPMENT MANAGER TAMMY HEON ▶ jump to 198:07
  55. 77 Budget Amendment for Tourism Department to Provide Sponsorship Support for Hernando County’s America 250 Celebration 17371 adopted Pass ▶ jump to 204:16
  56. 78 PAGE BREAK
  57. M. PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR SCOTT HERRING ▶ jump to 207:18
  58. 1. Resolution Authorizing Exchange of Real Property Between Hernando County Water & Sewer District a/k/a HCUD and Withlachoochee River Electric Cooperative a/k/a WREC Conveying HCUD-Owned Property Located at 5095 Kettering Road to WREC With Statutory Deed and Acceptance of Quitclaim Deed From WREC Conveying Property Located at Ponce De Leon Boulevard to HCUD 17239 adopted
  59. 2. FY 2027 Non-Ad Valorem Assessment Rate Increase for Ridge Manor Street Lighting Municipal Service Benefit Unit and Establishment of Future Maximum Rate and Associated Resolution 17288 adopted
  60. N. PUBLIC SAFETY DIRECTOR/FIRE CHIEF PAUL HASENMEIER ▶ jump to 296:41
  61. 1. Resolution Providing for Modifications of Established Schedule of Fees and Charges to be Imposed by Hernando County Fire and Emergency Services 17291 adopted Pass ▶ jump to 311:05
  62. 2. Presentation Regarding Results of Fire Assessment Impact Fee Study to Include City of Brooksville Due to Consolidation of Fire Rescue and Emergency Services for FY 2027 Rate Adjustment 17290 adopted Pass ▶ jump to 373:14
  63. 3. Presentation Regarding Fire Assessment Municipal Service Benefit Unit Rates for FY 2027 17289 ▶ jump to 385:13
  64. O. COMMISSIONER BRIAN HAWKINS ▶ jump to 446:03
  65. 92 Follow-up Discussion Regarding Proposed Revisions to Waterways Advisory Committee Meetings 17416 adopted Pass ▶ jump to 451:21
  66. P. COMMISSIONER RYAN AMSLER ▶ jump to 207:29
  67. 95 Update Regarding Accomplishments and Recommendation From Hernando County Delegation of Government Efficiency a/k/a DOGE Committee 17336 ▶ jump to 207:30
  68. Q. COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR JEFFREY ROGERS ▶ jump to 451:23
  69. 1. Appointment of G. Thomas St. Clair to Tourist Development Council Until December 31, 2030 17341 adopted Pass ▶ jump to 452:51
  70. 2. Update Regarding Ongoing Board Directives 16925 ▶ jump to 452:54
  71. R. BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS ▶ jump to 454:05
  72. S. ADJOURNMENT ▶ jump to 459:41
  73. 105 RECESS/RECONVENE ▶ jump to 159:41