Board of County Commissioners
John Law Ayers Commission Chambers, Room 160
Agenda — 84 items
- 1 IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT, PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES NEEDING A SPECIAL ACCOMMODATION TO PARTICIPATE IN THIS PROCEEDING SHOULD CONTACT TIFFANY SMITH, HERNANDO COUNTY RISK MANAGEMENT, 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 The Board of County Commissioners' is scheduled to hold a second (final) public hearing to adopt the final budget and millage rates on Tuesday, September 23, 2025, beginning at 5:01 P.M., in the John Law Ayers County Commission Chambers, Room 160. The Board of County Commissioners' has scheduled a land use meeting to consider land use petitions on Tuesday, October 7, 2025, beginning at 9:00 A.M., in the John Law Ayers County Commission Chambers, Room 160. The Board of County Commissioners' next regular meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, October 14, 2025, beginning at 9:00 A.M., in the John Law Ayers County Commission Chambers, Room 160.
- A. CALL TO ORDER
- 1. Invocation
- 2. Pledge of Allegiance
- B. AGENDA
- D. CITIZENS' COMMENTS
- C. ELECTED OFFICIALS
- D. CITIZENS' COMMENTS
- E. BOARD/STAFF RESPONSES
- F. CONSENT AGENDA
- 11 AGREEMENT/GRANT
- 1. Clinical Affiliation Agreement Between Hernando County Fire Rescue and EMS Training School, LLC, d/b/a School of EMS for Paramedic Hybrid Education Program
- 2. Contract With State Department of Health for Provision of Services by County Health Department for FY 2025-26
- 3. License Agreement With The Community Center of Ridge Manor, Inc., a Florida Not for Profit Corporation to Establish Sandbag Site on Property Located at 34240 Cortez Boulevard
- 4. Modification to State Department of Commerce Federally-Funded Small Cities Community Development Block Grant Subgrant Agreement for FY 2021-2022
- 5. Ratification of Hazard Mitigation Grant Program Application to Department of Emergency Management for Disaster Assistance Resulting From Hurricane Milton for Long Lake Outfall Project and Associated Resolution Ratifying County Administrator’s Previous Signature and Granting Signature Authority for Grant Program Application
- 6. Ratification of Hazard Mitigation Grant Program Applications to Division of Emergency Management and Federal Emergency Management Agency for Disaster Assistance Resulting From Hurricane Helene for Fire Rescue Wind Retrofits and Generators, and Generator for Brooksville-Tampa Bay Regional Airport; and Associated Resolution Ratifying County Administrator’s Previous Signature and Granting Signature Authority for Grant Program Application
- 7. State-Funded Grant Agreement with State Division of Emergency Management for Emergency Preparedness and Assistance Grant for FY 2025-26 and Associated Budget Resolution
- 19 MISCELLANEOUS
- 8. Discharge of Order and Satisfaction of Sheriff’s Office Special Master Lien for Tuyet Minh Johnson
- 9. Resolution Regarding Reimbursement of Certain Costs Relating to Acquisition of Vehicles and Equipment for Fleet Replacement Program
- 10. Satisfaction of Second Mortgage for John R. Camuglia and Maria R. Camuglia Through State Housing Initiative Partnership Down Payment Assistance Program
- 11. Satisfaction of Second Mortgage for Judith Marie Power Through Neighborhood Stabilization Program Purchase Assistance Program
- 12. Transmittal of List of Accounts Payable Disbursements for Weeks Ended August 15, 2025, and August 22, 2025
- 13. Various Interim Disposal Special Assessment Liens
- 17. Resolution Proclaiming October 2025 as Italian American Heritage Month
- 14. Various Satisfactions of Code Enforcement Public Nuisance Abatement Special Assessment Liens
- 15. Various Satisfactions of Code Enforcement Special Master Liens
- 19. Resolution Honoring Life and Legacy of Charlie Kirk
- 16. Various Satisfactions of Interim Disposal Special Assessment Liens
- 29 RESOLUTION
- 17. Resolution Proclaiming October 2025 as Italian American Heritage Month
- 18. Resolution Proclaiming October 5, 2025, Through October 11, 2025, as Fire Prevention Week
- 19. Resolution Honoring Life and Legacy of Charlie Kirk
- G. CORRESPONDENCE TO NOTE
- 1. Transmittal of Lake Hideaway Community Development District Final Adopted Budget for FY 2025-26
- 2. Transmittal of Lake Hideaway II Community Development District Final Adopted Budget for FY 2025-26
- 3. Transmittal of Sterling Hill Community Development District FY 2025-26 Meeting Schedule
- 4. Transmittal of Sterling Hill Community Development District Final Adopted Budget for FY 2025-26
- 5. Transmittal of Sunrise Community Development District Final Adopted Budget for FY 2025-26
- 6. Update Regarding Weeki Wachee River Submerged Aquatic Vegetation Restoration Project Two Months Post Installation
- H. PUBLIC HEARINGS
- 41 LEGISLATIVE
- 42 PAGE BREAK
- 43 COUNTY ATTORNEY JON JOUBEN
- 44 Pre-Suit Mediated Settlement Agreement and Mutual Release With New Vista Builders Group, LLC, Regarding Florida Prompt Payment Act Dispute Pertaining to Contract No. 21-C0008 for Constructions of Fire Station No. 5
- I. COUNTY ATTORNEY JON JOUBEN
- 46 Appointment of Two Commissioners From Hernando County Board of County Commissioners to Board of Directors of Hernando County Fair Association
- J. OFFICE OF MANAGEMENT AND BUDGET DIRECTOR ALBERT BERTRAM
- 1. Budget Amendment Transferring Funds From Reserves for Contingency to Professional Services and Promotions for Weeki Wachee Preserve Phase I
- 2. Budget Resolution Reducing and Realigning Funds for Community Development Block Grant Entitlement and HOME Investment Partnership Programs for Housing and Supportive Services Department
- K. CHIEF PROCUREMENT OFFICER CARLA ROSSITER-SMITH
- 1. Award of Contract and Professional Services Agreement With McLeod Real Estate, LLC, for Real Estate Broker and Marketing Agent Services for Hernando County Property Management Department (Contract No. 25-RFP01011/AP)
- 2. Award of Contract to Redwood Toxicology Laboratory, Inc., d/b/a Abbott Laboratories, Inc., for Non-Clinical Testing Services for Drug Court (Contract No. 25-AG0238; Amount: $180,000.00)
- 3. Award of Term Contract and Professional Services Agreement With Dr. Robert J. McPhee for Inmate Medical Management Services (Contract No. 25-PS01144/AP; Amount: $230,738.00)
- 4. Award of Term Contract to Integrated Environmental Technology, LLC, for Leachate and Gas Collection System Maintenance Services for Solid Waste and Recycling Department (Solicitation No. 25-TF01018/JC; Amount: $679,800.00)
- 5. Change Order No. 1 to Purchase Order With Centrisys CNP Corporation for Repair of Centrifuge Equipment for Utilities Department (Contract No. 25-TS0204/JC; Amount $367,550.00)
- 6. Change Order No. 2 to Purchase Order With Centrifuge-Systems, LLC, for Lease of Centrifuge Equipment for Utilities Department (Contract No. 25-SS0205/JC; Amount: $150,000.00)
- 57 PAGE BREAK
- 1. Award of Contract and Professional Services Agreement With McLeod Real Estate, LLC, for Real Estate Broker and Marketing Agent Services for Hernando County Property Management Department (Contract No. 25-RFP01011/AP)
- 7. Change Order No. 2 to Purchase Order With Mid Florida Diesel, Inc., for Generator Maintenance and Repairs for Utilities Department (Contract No. 23-TFG037; Amount: $165,000.00)
- 8. Utilization of CoreTrust Cooperative Contracts With Various Vendors for Purchase of Services and Supplies on As-Needed Basis by Various County Departments
- L. PUBLIC SAFETY DIRECTOR/FIRE CHIEF PAUL HASENMEIER
- 1. Collective Bargaining Agreement With Hernando County Professional Firefighters Local Union 3760
- 2. Consideration of Three City/County Interlocal Agreements to Effectuate Planned Consolidation of Fire Rescue
- M. ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR VALERIE PIANTA
- 1. Request for Waiver of Late Fees by William Smith for June T-Hangar Lease Payment at Brooksville-Tampa Bay Regional Airport
- 2. Request From Experimental Aircraft Association a/k/a EAA Chapter 1298 for Reduced T-Hangar Lease at Brooksville-Tampa Bay Regional Airport
- N. HOUSING AND SUPPORTIVE SERVICES DIRECTOR VEDA RAMIREZ
- 1. Certification of Annual Report for FY 2021-2022 for State Housing Initiatives Partnership Program for Submittal to Florida Housing Finance Corporation
- 67 RECESS/RECONVENE
- 2. Request to Apply for 2023 and 2024 Storms Infrastructure Repair Program Through Florida Commerce Community Development Block Grant Disaster Recovery Program
- O. PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR/COUNTY ENGINEER SCOTT HERRING
- 70 Contract for Purchase of Real Estate With Sundara Holdings, LLC, for Property Located at 924 Hale Avenue for Clerk of Circuit Court and Comptroller Building
- P. CODE ENFORCEMENT MANAGER JAMES TERRY
- 72 Presentation Regarding Proposed Department Name Change From Code Enforcement to Code Compliance
- Q. COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR JEFFREY ROGERS
- 1. Appointment of Gina Ellen Calhoun to Economic Development and Airport Technical Advisory Committee Until December 31, 2029
- 2. Update Regarding Ongoing Board Directives
- 76 PAGE BREAK
- R. BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
- S. ADJOURNMENT
- 79 RECESS/RECONVENE