Board of County Commissioners
John Law Ayers Commission Chambers, Room 160
Agenda — 72 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 8:30 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, August 25, 2026, beginning at 9:00 A.M., in the John Law Ayers County Commission Chambers, Room 160.
- A. CALL TO ORDER
- 1. Invocation
- 5 AGENDA
- 2. Pledge of Allegiance
- B. AGENDA
- 9 Attorney/Client Executive Session to Discuss Proposed Settlement Related to Litigation in Case of Hernando County vs. Hernando County Fair Association, Inc.
- C. COUNTY ATTORNEY JON JOUBEN
- 1. Attorney/Client Executive Session to Discuss Proposed Settlement Related to Litigation in Case of Hernando County vs. Hernando County Fair Association, Inc.
- 2. Result of Executive Session Pertaining to Proposed Settlement in Litigation of Hernando County vs. Hernando County Fair Association, Inc.
- 14 RECESS/RECONVENE
- D. ELECTED OFFICIALS
- E. CITIZENS' COMMENTS
- F. BOARD/STAFF RESPONSES
- G. CONSENT AGENDA
- 22 AGREEMENT/GRANT
- 1. Amendment No. 4 to Grant Agreement With State Department of Environmental Protection for Septic Upgrade Incentive Program
- 2. Approval and Adoption of Hernando County Public Library Master Plan Prepared by Kimley-Horn and Associates, Inc.
- 3. Budget Resolution Recognizing Fiscal Year 2026 State Aid to Libraries Grant Funding
- 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
- 31 MISCELLANEOUS
- 5. Correction and Ratification of Surplus Vehicle Sale and Correction of Vehicle Asset Records
- 6. Notification of Property Placed on List of Lands Available for Taxes and Available for Purchase by County
- 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)
- 8. Satisfaction of Second Mortgage for Stephen J. Clouthier Through Neighborhood Stabilization Program Purchase Assistance Program
- 9. Tourist Development Special Event Grant Award to Promote Florida’s Adventure Coast Special Events in FY 2027
- 10. Various Satisfactions of Second Mortgages Through State Housing Initiative Partnership Program
- 44 PROPERTY
- 11. Easement Agreement and Quit Claim Deed With MT Driftwood, LLC, for Property Located on Driftwood Drive (Key #01425354)
- H. CORRESPONDENCE TO NOTE
- 1. Transmittal From Hernando County Fire and Rescue Services of Municipal Services Benefit Unit Fire Assessment Update Study Dated June 24, 2026
- 2. Notification From Duke Energy Florida, LLC, Advising of Upcoming Right-of-Way Vegetation Management Activities
- 3. Receipt of Alcohol and Other Drug Abuse Trust Fund Monthly Report for April 2026
- 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
- 54 RECESS/RECONVENE
- 5. Transmittal of Minutes From the Fine Arts Council Meeting of June 11, 2026
- 6. Weeki Wachee River Submerged Aquatic Vegetation Restoration Project Maintenance Reports for Months Ten and Eleven
- 59 PAGE BREAK
- I. PUBLIC HEARING
- 61 DEVELOPMENT SERVICES DIRECTOR OMAR DEPABLO
- 62 BOARD SITTING IN ITS QUASI-JUDICIAL CAPACITY
- 63 STANDARD
- 64 Petition Submitted by Hideaway Commercial, LLC, to Vacate Right-of-Ways Located on Nicasio Jay Court in Royal Highlands
- 65 PAGE BREAK
- J. COUNTY ATTORNEY JON JOUBEN
- 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
- K. PUBLIC SAFETY DIRECTOR/FIRE CHIEF PAUL HASENMEIER
- 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
- 71 PAGE BREAK
- L. DIRECTOR OF PROCUREMENT & STRATEGIC INITIATIVES CARLA ROSSITER-SMITH
- 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)
- 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)
- 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)
- 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)
- 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)
- 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)
- 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)
- M. TRANSIT ADMINISTRATOR DARLENE LOLLIE
- 88 Proposed Revision to TheBus Route 9 a/k/a Mermaid Transit Service Schedule Effective August 31, 2026
- 89 PAGE BREAK
- N. COMMUNITY SERVICES DIRECTOR CHRISTOPHER LINSBECK
- 91 Discussion Regarding Proposed Conceptual Designs for Linda Pedersen Park Observation Tower Replacement
- O. CHAIRMAN JERRY CAMPBELL
- 94 Discussion Regarding Preliminary Draft Ordinance Establishing Additional Ethics and Conflict of Interest Standards Applicable to Members of Hernando County Board of County Commissioners
- P. COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR JEFFREY ROGERS
- 1. Appointment of Member to Library Advisory Committee Until December 31, 2030
- 2. Appointment of Member to Planning and Zoning Commission Until December 31, 2026
- 3. Update Regarding Ongoing Board Directives
- Q. BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
- R. ADJOURNMENT
- 106 RECESS/RECONVENE
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