Board of County Commissioners
John Law Ayers Commission Chambers, Room 160
Agenda — 54 items
- 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 The Board of County Commissioners' next regular meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, October 27, 2026, 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
- 3. America 250 Presentation
- B. AGENDA
- C. ELECTED OFFICIALS
- 12 PAGE BREAK
- D. COMMEMORATIVE RESOLUTIONS
- 1. Certificate of Recognition Presented to University of Florida’s Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences Extension Hernando County Master Gardeners a/k/a UF/IFAS for Maintenance and Beautification of Hernando County Courthouse Atrium
- 2. Resolution Declaring October 14, 2026, as Charlie Kirk Remembrance Day
- E. CITIZENS' COMMENTS
- F. BOARD/STAFF RESPONSES
- G. CONSENT AGENDA
- 23 AGREEMENT/GRANT
- 1. Access Request to U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development Integrated Disbursement and Information System for Community Development Block Grant Management by Community Redevelopment Coordinator Haydee C. Padin-Alvarez
- 2. Amendment No. 8 to Recipient Agreement With Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission for Florida Boating Improvement Program Grant Funding for Lake Townsen Park Boat Ramp Improvement Project
- 3. Budget Resolution Recognizing FY 2026-27 Community Development Block Grant a/k/a CDBG and HOME Investment Partnership Program a/k/a HOME Funds From U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development for Housing and Supportive Services Department
- 29 Award of Sole Source Purchase From Brehmer Mfg, Inc., for Truck Tire Derimmer Unit for Fleet Management Department (Contract No. 26-SS01397; Amount: $54,103.00)
- 4. Ratification of Federal Aviation Administration Grant Agreement for Airport Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act Grant for Airfield Electrical Improvements Project and Air Traffic Control Tower Equipment Project Located at Brooksville-Tampa Bay Regional Airport and Associated Budget Resolution
- 30 Main Services Agreement With EMS Technology Solutions, LLC, d/b/a Operative IQ for Narcotics Inventory and Asset Management System for Hernando County Fire and Emergency Services Department (Contract No.26-A0302; Annual Amount: $50,640.00)
- 31 Acceptance of US Department of Homeland Security for FY 2025-26 Assistance to Firefighters Grant for Hernando County Fire and Emergency Services
- 5. State-Funded Grant Agreement With State Division of Emergency Management for Emergency Preparedness and Assistance Grant for FY 2026-27and Associated Budget Resolution
- 32 Budget Amendment Realigning Funds From Reserves to Utility Services Expenditure Account Within Village at Hill-N-Dale Street Lighting Municipal Service Benefit Unit for Increased Utilities
- 34 MISCELLANEOUS
- 6. Appointment of Belinda Pratt to Fine Arts Council Until December 31, 2030
- 7. Appointment of Casey Taylor to Waterways Advisory Committee Until December 31, 2030
- 8. Approval of Minutes for Final Budget Hearing of September 22, 2026
- 9. Budget Resolution Recognizing Donation in Support of Library Services
- 10. Declaration of Various Tangible Property as Surplus for Disposal and Removal From Fixed Asset Inventory
- 11. Ratification of Public Emergency Medical Transportation Letter of Agreement on Behalf of Hernando County Fire and Emergency Services Department With State of Florida, Agency for Health Care Administration for FY 2026-27
- 12. Resolution Approving Payment of Buyer’s Commission on Previously Approved Contract for Sale and Purchase With Brooksville Commercial Properties, LLC, and Oak Tree Lane, LLC, for Property Located at 671 South Broad Street and 699 South Broad Street for Central Government Annex Building; Authorizing Expenditure Up to $82,500.00 to be Funded From FY 2026 Bond Funds
- 13. Satisfaction of Second Mortgage for Cathleen Miller Through State Housing Initiative Partnership Emergency Repair Program; and Satisfactions of Second Mortgages for Loiana M. Garbacki, Mikayla R. Manning and Claudia M. Pereira-Fernandez Through State Housing Initiative Partnership Down Payment Assistance Program
- 14. Write-Off of Uncollectible Utilities Department Accounts
- H. CORRESPONDENCE TO NOTE
- 54 Notification of Letter to Southwest Florida Water Management District Requesting Property Conveyance for Extension of Dusky Warbler Road to Centralia Road and Extension of Utilities
- I. ASSISTANT COUNTY ATTORNEY MELISSA TARTAGLIA
- 57 First Amendment to Interlocal Agreement Between Citrus County, Hernando County, Lake County, Marion County, Seminole County and Sumter County for Cost Share of Medical Examiner Services and Related Matters
- J. DIRECTOR OF PROCUREMENT & STRATEGIC INITIATIVES CARLA ROSSITER-SMITH
- 1. Award of Sole Source Purchase From Brehmer Mfg, Inc., for Truck Tire Derimmer Unit for Fleet Management Department (Contract No. 26-SS01397; Amount: $54,103.00)
- 2. Main Services Agreement With EMS Technology Solutions, LLC, d/b/a Operative IQ for Narcotics Inventory and Asset Management System for Hernando County Fire and Emergency Services Department (Contract No.26-A0302; Annual Amount: $50,640.00)
- K. PUBLIC SAFETY DIRECTOR/FIRE CHIEF PAUL HASENMEIER
- 65 Acceptance of US Department of Homeland Security for FY 2025-26 Assistance to Firefighters Grant for Hernando County Fire and Emergency Services
- L. HOUSING AND SUPPORTIVE SERVICES DIRECTOR VEDA RAMIREZ
- 1. Resolution Related to Community Redevelopment; Changing Name of Existing “Kass Circle Community Redevelopment Agency” to “Hernando County Community Redevelopment Agency”; Approving Community Redevelopment Plan for Unincorporated South Brooksville Community Redevelopment Area; and Reaffirming Kass Circle Redevelopment Plan
- 2. Ordinance Regarding Community Redevelopment Trust Funds; Creating Unincorporated South Brooksville Community Redevelopment Trust Fund
- M. PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR SCOTT HERRING
- 73 Budget Amendment Realigning Funds From Reserves to Utility Services Expenditure Account Within Village at Hill-N-Dale Street Lighting Municipal Service Benefit Unit for Increased Utilities
- N. COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR JEFFREY ROGERS
- 76 Update Regarding Ongoing Board Directives
- O. BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
- P. ADJOURNMENT
- 81 RECESS
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