City Council - Regular Meeting

Tuesday, January 20, 2026

About this meeting

Government Body
City Council
Meeting Type
City Council
Location
Lake County, FL
Meeting Date
January 20, 2026

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Tuesday, January 20, 2026

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MINUTES APPROVALItem 1

Recommend approval of the following minutes:

- December 2, 2025 (Regular Meeting) - December 9, 2025 (Special Meeting)

CLERK OF COURT'S CONSENT AGENDAItem 2

Recommend approval of the Clerk's Consent Agenda (Items 1-4):

1. Notice is hereby provided of warrants paid prior to this meeting, pursuant to Chapter 136.06 (1) of the Florida Statutes, which shall be incorporated into the Minutes and filed in the Board Support Division of the Clerk's Office. 2. Notice is hereby provided of having received Ordinance 2025-36 adopting the Roll Forward Budget Amendment for the City of Groveland’s Community Redevelopment Agency FY 2025-2026 per Florida Statute 163.387(6). 3. Notice is hereby provided of having received Ordinances 2025-13 and 2025-14 from the City of Minneola. 4. Notice is hereby provided of having received Ordinance 2025-008 from the City of Fruitland Park.

CONSENT AGENDA (Tab 3 – 14)Item 3

Recommend approval to declare the items listed on the attached inventory as surplus.

Authorize their removal from the County's official fixed asset records, and authorize the Office of Procurement Services Director to execute all necessary documentation. The fiscal impact cannot be determined at this time (revenue).

CONSENT AGENDA (Tab 3 – 14)Item 4

Recommend approval of the Third Amendment to the Interlocal Agreement between the City of Clermont and Lake County for consulting services for the Wellness Way Urban Services Area.

The total fiscal impact will not exceed $175,000 (expenditure) over five fiscal years and will not exceed the annual budget of $35,000 (expenditure) per fiscal year.

CONSENT AGENDA (Tab 3 – 14)Item 5

Recommend approval of an Amended Unity of Title and authorization for Chairman to execute the document.

There is no fiscal impact. Commission District 1.

CONSENT AGENDA (Tab 3 – 14)Item 6

Recommend approval of the Fire Training Facility Use Agreement with Lake Technical College.

The estimated fiscal impact is $16,226 (expenditure) plus the cost of water and LP gas which cannot be determined at this time, and is included in, and will not exceed, the Fiscal Year 2026 Budget. Future expenditures will not exceed the available funding in any Fiscal Year Budget.

CONSENT AGENDA (Tab 3 – 14)Item 7

Recommend approval of a Tourist Development Sponsorship agreement with PFXA, Inc., d/b/a PFX Athletics for Legends Way Ballfields.

The fiscal impact is $150,000 (expenditure) and is within, and will not exceed, the Fiscal Year 2026 Budget.

CONSENT AGENDA (Tab 3 – 14)Item 8

Recommend approval to accept the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) Fiscal Year 2026 Section 5311 Rural Operating Grant Program.

The fiscal impact is $601,568 — $300,784 (revenue/expenditure - grant funded) and $300,784 (expenditure – county match) and will be included in the Fiscal Year 2027 Budget request.

CONSENT AGENDA (Tab 3 – 14)Item 9

Recommend approval of Contract 25-724 with Mansfield Oil Company of Gainesville, Inc. to provide fuel delivery with related services.

Authorize the Office of Procurement Services to execute all supporting documentation. The estimated fiscal impact is $702,000 (expenditure) and is within, and will not exceed, the Fiscal Year 2026 Budget.

CONSENT AGENDA (Tab 3 – 14)Item 10

Recommend approval to proceed to closing on a deeded right-of-way dedication for Novack Self Storage (DR-24034).

Authorization for the Chairman to execute any required closing documents. The estimated fiscal impact is $800 (expenditure) and is within, and will not exceed, the Fiscal Year 2026 Budget. Commission District 1.

CONSENT AGENDA (Tab 3 – 14)Item 11

Recommend approval of a Local Agency Program (LAP) agreement with the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) for Britt Road.

Adopt a supporting Resolution for the LAP agreement; adopt an Unanticipated Revenue Resolution (URR) adding approximately $1,584,526 to the Federal/State Grants Fund for the construction of the Britt Road project; and authorize the Chairman to execute the documents when available to avoid further delay in project construction. The estimated fiscal impact is $2,372,107 ($1,584,526 revenue/expenditure - grant funded; $514,581 ARPA funded expenditure; $273,000 Sales Tax expenditure). Commission District 4.

CONSENT AGENDA (Tab 3 – 14)Item 12

Recommend approval of a Local Agency Program (LAP) agreement with the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) for Hammock Ridge Road and Lakeshore Drive Roundabout.

Adopt a supporting Resolution with FDOT to fund the design services for the Hammock Ridge Road Roundabout Project; adopt an Unanticipated Revenue Resolution (URR) to accept and appropriate $375,000 to the Federal/State Grants Fund for the design services; and approve a budget transfer in the amount of $425,375 from South Transportation Benefit District Infrastructure-Construction to South Transportation Benefit District Infrastructure-Design Hammock Ridge Road Roundabout. The estimated fiscal impact is $800,375–$375,000 (revenue/expenditure - grant funded), $425,375 (expenditure - county match). Commission District 1 and 2.

CONSENT AGENDA (Tab 3 – 14)Item 13

Recommend approval to adopt a Resolution accepting Amberbush Court, Trailside Avenue, Rustic Mill Street, Misty Pine Road, Emerald Forest Drive, Rope Bridge Road, and Spidersilk Way into the County's maintenance system.

The estimated annual fiscal impact is $47,831.72 (expenditure), which is within, and will not exceed, the Fiscal Year 2026 Budget. Future annual expenditures will not exceed available funding in the Fiscal Year Budget. Commission District 4.

CONSENT AGENDA (Tab 3 – 14)Item 14

Recommend approval to accept a Wildlife Corridor Dedication Deed consistent with the Wellness Way Area Plan.

Subject to receipt of acceptable survey, title commitment, and satisfactory results of due diligence items as determined by the County Manager and County Attorney; authorize the Chairman to execute any necessary transfer/closing documents; and authorize County staff to conduct due diligence (environmental testing and survey). The estimated fiscal impact is $35,000 (expenditure) and is within, and will not exceed, the Fiscal Year 2026 Budget. Commission District 1.

PRESENTATIONSItem 15

Presentation by Pam Nabors, President and CEO of CareerSource Central Florida.

Provide an overview of CareerSource, Lake County partnerships, and CareerSource services and data specific to Lake County. There is no fiscal impact.

PRESENTATIONSItem 16

Trust for Public Land Presentation Update by Melissa Hill.

PUBLIC HEARINGSItem 17

Recommend approval to adopt an Ordinance renumbering Section 3-5, Lake County Code, entitled Silver Glen Springs Run, to Section 5-4.

Amending the section to designate Silver Glen Springs Run as a Noise Sensitive Zone, and providing penalties for violations. There is no fiscal impact.

PUBLIC HEARINGSItem 18

Recommend approval of an amended budget for Fiscal Year 2026.

Includes a reconciliation of the beginning fund balance and other adjustments; and adopt a Resolution for a supplemental budget for Fiscal Year 2026.

PUBLIC HEARINGSItem 19

Recommend approval to adopt a Resolution to vacate a platted driveway, walkway, and cul-de-sac easement within Lots 200, 201, 218, 219 as shown on the Dora Pines, Unit 1 plat.

Recorded in Plat Book 22, Pages 25 & 26 of the public records. The closest municipality is Mount Dora. The fiscal impact is $2,295 (revenue) and is within the Fiscal Year 2026 Budget. Commission District 4.

PUBLIC HEARINGSItem 20

Recommend approval to vacate a deeded drainage easement located east of County Road 33 and north of Manor Oaks Court.

As part of the development of the Manor Oaks subdivision located within the City of Leesburg, and the corresponding vacation Resolution; and approve a Developer's Agreement with Meritage Homes of Florida, Inc. related to the Manor Oaks subdivision. The closest municipality is Leesburg. The fiscal impact is $2,295 (revenue) and is within the Fiscal Year 2026 Budget. Commission District 3.

REGULAR AGENDAItem 21

Recommend approval of proposals for settlement in Lake County, Florida vs. City of Mount Dora, et. al.

Proposal 1: The parties agree to split the incremental revenues from the County's General Fund for the Expansion Property at 55 percent to the City of Mount Dora, and 45 percent to Lake County with Lake County utilizing its 45 percent share towards transportation improvements in and around the CRA area. Proposal 2: The parties agree to split the incremental revenues from the County's General Fund for the Expansion Property at 60 percent to the City of Mount Dora and 40 percent to Lake County with the City of Mount Dora assuming ownership, maintenance and jurisdiction over specified roadways within the downtown municipal area. Both proposals would provide that 100 percent of the incremental revenues for the EMS MSTU for the CRA plus the Expansion Property would remain with the County. This case involves a challenge to the City's expansion of the Mount Dora Community Redevelopment Area (CRA). The fiscal impact cannot be determined at this time.

REGULAR AGENDAItem 22

Recommend denial of a Resolution to advertise a public hearing to vacate a portion of an unnamed platted Right-of-Way easement.

Lying between Tracts 31-34, as shown on the Plat of Groveland Farms, recorded in Plat Book 2, Pages 10 & 11, of the public records. The platted Right-of-Way easement to be vacated is located east of East Redwing Road, south and west of Montevista Road and west of Lake Wash, within Section 33, Township 22 South, Range 25 East, in the unincorporated Groveland area. Commission District 1. The fiscal impact is $2,295 (revenue) and is within the Fiscal Year 2026 Budget.

REPORTSItem A

County Attorney

REPORTSItem B

County Manager

COMMISSIONER REPORTSItem A

Commissioner Sabatini - District #1

COMMISSIONER REPORTSItem B

Commissioner Parks - District #2

COMMISSIONER REPORTSItem C

Commissioner Smith - District #3

COMMISSIONER REPORTSItem D

Commissioner Morris - District #5

COMMISSIONER REPORTSItem E

Commissioner Campione - Chairman and District #4