City Council - Regular Meeting
About this meeting
- Government Body
- City Council
- Meeting Type
- City Council
- Location
- Lake County, FL
- Meeting Date
- March 24, 2026
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Tuesday, March 24, 2026
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Start free trialRecommend approval of the following minutes:
- February 3, 2026 (Regular Meeting) - February 10, 2026 (Regular Meeting)
Recommend approval of the Clerk's Consent Agenda (Items 1-2):
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 a list of property placed on the Lands Available List.
Recommend approval of a proclamation designating April 19-25, 2026, as Lake Libraries Week in Lake County.
Recommend approval of an amendment to the contract with the Agenda and Meeting Management Software Vendor.
1. Of an amendment to the contract with the Agenda and Meeting Management Software Vendor to include website hosting, development services, and Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) enhancements for the main county website (lakecountyfl.gov). 2. To authorize the Office of Procurement Services to execute all supporting documentation. The estimated annual fiscal impact of $99,769 (expenditure) is within, and will not exceed, the Fiscal Year 2026 Budget with a three percent increase starting in Calendar Year 2027.
Recommend approval of the First Amendment to the Subrecipient Agreement between the City of Fruitland Park and Lake County.
To allow the balance of $360,020 to be utilized for the planning and design costs of a new wastewater treatment plant (WWTP). Commission District 5. There is no fiscal impact.
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).
Recommend approval to increase the expenditure limits of vendor pool Contracts 22-730A-K for Fire Equipment, Supplies, and Services.
1. To increase the expenditure limits of vendor pool Contracts 22-730A-K for Fire Equipment, Supplies, and Services with All Safe Industries, Inc. (Louisville, KY), Bennett Fire Products Company, LLC (Woodstock, GA), Fisher Scientific (Tampa, FL), Henry Schein, Inc. (Melville, NY), Life-Assist, Inc. (Rancho Cordova, CA), Medline Industries, LP (Northfield, IL), MES Service Company, LLC.(f./k/a Municipal Emergency Services, Inc.) (Sandy Hook, CT), Municipal Equipment Company, LLC (Orlando, FL), North America Fire Equipment, Co., Inc. (Decatur, AL), TechnicalRescue.com, Inc. (Cooper City, FL), and Ten-8 Fire Equipment, Inc. (Bradenton, FL) from an estimated amount of $1,100,000 to an estimated amount of $2,000,000; and 2. To authorize the Office of Procurement Services to execute all supporting documentation. The estimated fiscal impact is $900,000 (expenditure) and will not exceed available funding in each fiscal year's approved budget.
Recommend approval of Calabrese Drive and Denise Way pursuant to Lake County Code Article V - Uniform Street Addressing System Sec. 18-103(g).
The fiscal impact is $300 (revenue). Commission District 4.
Recommend approval of Amendment No. 1 to the Second Amended and Restated Exclusive Franchise Agreement to Contract 13-0303D with FCC Environmental Services Florida, LLC for Collection Area 1.
1. Of Amendment No. 1 to the Second Amended and Restated Exclusive Franchise Agreement to Contract 13-0303D with FCC Environmental Services Florida, LLC for Collection Area 1; and 2. To authorize the Office of Procurement Services to execute all supporting documents. There is no fiscal impact. Commission District 3 and 4.
Recommend approval to award Contract 26-504 to Toter, LLC (Statesville, NC) to provide Fully Automatic Bear-Resistant Trash Carts.
1. To award Contract 26-504 to Toter, LLC (Statesville, NC) to provide Fully Automatic Bear-Resistant Trash Carts; and 2. To authorize the Office of Procurement Services to execute all supporting documentation. The estimated annual fiscal impact is $200,000 (expenditure) and is within, and will not exceed, the Fiscal Year 2026 Budget. Future expenditures will not exceed the available funding in any Fiscal Year Budget.
Recommend approval of the award for RFQ Q2026-00036 with Advanced Roofing, Inc. (Sanford, FL) for the Judicial Center North Wing Reroofing Project.
1. Of the award for RFQ Q2026-00036 with Advanced Roofing, Inc. (Sanford, FL) for the Judicial Center North Wing Reroofing Project; and 2. To authorize the Office of Procurement Services to execute all supporting documentation. The fiscal impact of $340,741.00 (expenditure) is within, and will not exceed, the Fiscal Year 2026 Budget. Commission District 3.
Recommend approval of the award for RFQ Q2026-00049 with RMS Orlando Inc. (Orlando, FL) for the Library Services Reroof project.
1. Of the award for RFQ Q2026-00049 with RMS Orlando Inc. (Orlando, FL) for the Library Services Reroof project; and 2. To authorize the Office of Procurement Services to execute all supporting documentation. The fiscal impact of $133,560 (expenditure) and is within, and will not exceed, the Fiscal Year 2026 Budget. Commission District 3.
Recommend retroactive approval of Contract 25-743C proposal for the repair of the sinkhole and associated roadway damage on Empire Church Road.
1. Of Contract 25-743C proposal for the repair of the sinkhole and associated roadway damage on Empire Church Road; Recommend approval: 2. To adopt an Unanticipated Revenue Resolution (URR) to accept and appropriate $533,577 to the Infrastructure Sales Tax Fund for repairs on Empire Church Road; 3. Of a budget transfer in the amount of $1,000,000 from Facilities Capital Buildings to Public Works Capital Infrastructure Construction; 4. Of a budget transfer in the amount of $1,000,000 from Gas Tax Reserves for Operations to Infrastructure Construction; and 5. To authorize the Office of Procurement Services to execute all supporting documentation related to the contract for road repairs; and 6. Approval for the Chairman to execute the required Right of Entries for the two adjacent property owners, which include indemnification language. The estimated fiscal impact is $2,533,576.44. Commission District 1.
Recommend approval of a Construction Agreement with the Central Florida Expressway Authority (CFX).
Recommend approval of a Construction Agreement with the Central Florida Expressway Authority (CFX) for the County to reimburse CFX for a portion of the right-of-way acquisition, design, permitting, and construction associated with CR 455, Cook Road, and Schofield located between U.S. 27 and S.R. 429 as part of the Lake/Orange Expressway Project in the amount of $16,348,714.42, spread over 20 years. The first payment of $817,436.12 is scheduled for approximately October 15, 2027, with annual payments of $817,435.70 thereafter through October 15, 2046. The fiscal impact is $817,436.12 (expenditure) in Fiscal Year 2028 and $817,435.70 annually through Fiscal Year 2046 (expenditure). Commission District 1.
Recommend approval of a budget transfer of $1,567,863 from the General Fund Resurfacing Reserves to the General Fund Public Works Resurfacing account.
To complete the Fiscal Year 2026 Phase II program. The fiscal impact is $1,567,863 (expenditure).
Recommend approval of Contract 26-411 with S.A. Casey Construction, Inc. (Orlando, FL) for the Green Mountain Scenic Overlook and Trailhead - Second Observation Tower.
1. Of Contract 26-411 with S.A. Casey Construction, Inc. (Orlando, FL) for the Green Mountain Scenic Overlook and Trailhead - Second Observation Tower; and 2. To authorize the Office of Procurement Services to execute all supporting documentation. The estimated fiscal impact is $4,280,000 - $650,000 (expenditure/revenue - grant funded) and $3,630,000 (expenditure - county match) and is within, and will not exceed, the Fiscal Year 2026 Budget. Commission District 2.
Recommend approval of adoption and execution of an Ordinance amending Section 10.5-75, Lake County Code, entitled Burn Ban.
There is no fiscal impact.
Discussion and direction relating to an Ordinance creating Section 1.09.00, Lake County Code, Appendix E, Land Development Regulations.
To be entitled Relief Concerning Declared Emergency Under Chapter 2025-190, Laws of Florida, in response to Senate Bill 180 (2025). There is no fiscal impact.
Recommend approval of the Interlocal Agreement with the City of Mount Dora Regarding Tax Increment Revenues for the Mount Dora Northeast Community Redevelopment Area (CRA) Expansion.
Presentation by Kenny Blocker, Villages CDD District Manager.
Discussion and direction regarding the Villages Fire Assessment process.
Recommend concurrence with the appointment of Mr. Randolph Augustin, as the Administrator of the Florida Department of Health in Lake County.
No fiscal impact.
Recommend approval to advertise an Ordinance creating Section 3.03.00, Lake County Code, Land Development Regulations.
To be entitled, Certified Recovery Residences, and amending Appendix E, Chapter II, Lake County Code, Land Development Regulations, entitled Definitions, and Chapter III, Section 3.01.03, entitled, Schedule of Permitted and Conditional Uses. Required pursuant to Senate Bill 954 (2025); and 2. To request authorization, if accepted by a majority plus one vote, to conduct the Second Public Hearing of the proposed Ordinance at 9:00 a.m., rather than at 5:05 p.m. as required by Section 125.66(4), Florida Statutes. There is no fiscal impact.
Recommend approval to advertise a public hearing for the renewal of the Certificate of Public Convenience and Necessity for the Lake County Board of Commissioners, Office of Fire Rescue.
There is no fiscal impact.
Wildfire Threat Update by Chief David Kilbury, Public Safety Director.
Recommend approval to re-appoint members to the Elder Affairs Coordinating Council (Elder Affairs Council) and applicable waiver.
- District 1: Hugh Gravitt (Seat 1 - term ending 1/31/2028) Mr. Gravitt is also a member of the Board of Adjustment and the WellFlorida Council. - District 3: Janelle Carbone-Rodriguez (Seat 2 - term ending 1/31/2028) - District 5: Kathy Haviland (Seat 1 - term ending 1/31/2028) - District 5: Dell Richards (Seat 2 - term ending 1/31/2028) Unless otherwise listed herein, the applicants are not current members of another board or committee through appointment from the Board of County Commissioners (Board). Commissioner Leslie Campione is the Board's liaison for the Elder Affairs Council.
Recommend approval to appoint Mario Nappa to the Lake-Sumter MPO Community Advisory Committee.
There are three (3) vacancies and one application.
Recommend approval to appoint Randy Bumbalough to the Board of Building Examiners to fill the following position: Architect.
Mr. Bumbalough would fill a vacant position for a term beginning on 03/05/2026 and expiring on 01/14/2030.