Board of County Commissioners
John Law Ayers Commission Chambers, Room 160
Agenda — 73 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, April 28, 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
- D. COMMEMORATIVE RESOLUTIONS
- 1. Resolution Proclaiming May 3, 2026, Through May 9, 2026, as National Correctional Officers’ and Employees’ Week
- 2. Resolution Proclaiming May 3, 2026, Through May 10, 2026, as National Travel and Tourism Week
- 3. Resolution Proclaiming May 6, 2026, Through May 12, 2026, as National Nurses Week
- E. CITIZENS' COMMENTS
- F. BOARD/STAFF RESPONSES
- G. CONSENT AGENDA
- 25 AGREEMENT/GRANT
- 1. Federal Transit Administration FY 2026 Certifications and Assurances Required for Receipt of Transit Planning, Operation and Capital Funding
- 2. Cooperative Funding Initiative Project Agreement With Southwest Florida Water Management District for Northwest Hernando Septic to Sewer Feasibility Study and Associated Budget Resolution
- 3. Local Housing Assistance Plan for Use in State Housing Initiatives Partnership Program for FY 2026-2029 and Associated Resolution
- I. PUBLIC HEARINGS
- 4. Ratification of Nomination Form to Lowe’s 2026 Community Impact Grant Program for Coach Lorenzo Hamilton Sr. Park Interior Renovation Project
- 5. Ratification of Nomination Form to Lowe’s 2026 Community Impact Grant Program for Stewy’s Skate Park Project Located at Pioneer Park
- 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
- 38 MISCELLANEOUS
- 7. Declaration of Various Tangible Property as Surplus for Disposal and Removal From Fixed Asset Inventory
- 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
- 42 Budget Amendment for Tourism Department to Provide Sponsorship Support for Hernando County’s America 250 Celebration
- 9. Resolution Ratifying Declaration of Temporary Burn Ban Due to Drought Conditions
- 44 Budget Amendment for Tourism Department to Provide Sponsorship Support for Hernando County’s America 250 Celebration
- 10. Resolution Regarding Reimbursement of Certain Costs Relating to Acquisition of Vehicles and Equipment for Fleet Replacement Program
- 45 Budget Amendment for Tourism Department to Provide Sponsorship Support for Hernando County’s America 250 Celebration
- 11. Various Satisfactions of Interim Disposal Special Assessment Liens
- H. CORRESPONDENCE TO NOTE
- 1. Transmittal of Rabies Surveillance Quarterly Summary Report for January 1, 2026, Through March 31, 2026
- 2. Weeki Wachee River Submerged Aquatic Vegetation Restoration Project Maintenance Reports for Months Seven and Eight
- 53 PAGE BREAK
- I. PUBLIC HEARINGS
- 55 LEGISLATIVE
- 56 PUBLIC SAFETY DIRECTOR/FIRE CHIEF PAUL HASENMEIER
- N. PUBLIC SAFETY DIRECTOR/FIRE CHIEF PAUL HASENMEIER
- 1. Ordinance Amending Fire Protection and Emergency Medical Services Capital Facilities Impact Fee Ordinance; Amending Definitions for Compliance With Florida Impact Fee Act
- 59 SOLID WASTE SERVICES MANAGER SCOTT HARPER
- 59 RECESS/RECONVENE
- 2. Resolution Adopting Revised Rates, Fees and Charges for Solid Waste Disposal Services at Hernando County Solid Waste Management Facility and Convenience Centers
- J. DIRECTOR OF PROCUREMENT & STRATEGIC INITIATIVES CARLA ROSSITER-SMITH
- 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)
- P. COMMISSIONER RYAN AMSLER
- 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)
- 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)
- 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
- 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)
- K. COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR JEFFREY ROGERS
- 74 Proposed Revised Public Survey of Residents Living Within or Adjacent to Proposed Manatee Protection Zone
- L. TOURISM DEVELOPMENT MANAGER TAMMY HEON
- 77 Budget Amendment for Tourism Department to Provide Sponsorship Support for Hernando County’s America 250 Celebration
- 78 PAGE BREAK
- M. PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR SCOTT HERRING
- 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
- 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
- N. PUBLIC SAFETY DIRECTOR/FIRE CHIEF PAUL HASENMEIER
- 1. Resolution Providing for Modifications of Established Schedule of Fees and Charges to be Imposed by Hernando County Fire and Emergency Services
- 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
- 3. Presentation Regarding Fire Assessment Municipal Service Benefit Unit Rates for FY 2027
- O. COMMISSIONER BRIAN HAWKINS
- 92 Follow-up Discussion Regarding Proposed Revisions to Waterways Advisory Committee Meetings
- P. COMMISSIONER RYAN AMSLER
- 95 Update Regarding Accomplishments and Recommendation From Hernando County Delegation of Government Efficiency a/k/a DOGE Committee
- Q. COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR JEFFREY ROGERS
- 1. Appointment of G. Thomas St. Clair to Tourist Development Council Until December 31, 2030
- 2. Update Regarding Ongoing Board Directives
- R. BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
- S. ADJOURNMENT
- 105 RECESS/RECONVENE
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