City Council - Regular Meeting
About this meeting
- Government Body
- City Council
- Meeting Type
- City Council
- Location
- Lake County, FL
- Meeting Date
- April 28, 2026
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Tuesday, April 28, 2026
44 items on the agenda.
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Start free trial9:00 A.M. Invocation
Pledge of Allegiance
AGENDA UPDATE
Discussion regarding proposed revisions to today's Agenda.
ARPA UPDATE
MINUTES APPROVAL
Tab 1 Recommend approval of the following minutes: - March 3, 2026 (Regular Meeting)
CITIZEN QUESTION AND COMMENT PERIOD
At this point in the meeting the Board of County Commissioners will hear questions, comments and concerns from the citizens. If the issue raised is not on today’s agenda, action will not be taken by the Board. Questions may be answered by staff, or referred for appropriate staff action. If further action is necessary, the item may be placed on a future Board agenda.
Recommend approval and presentation of a Proclamation recognizing LifePointe Church for Cold Weather Sheltering.
Recommend approval and presentation of a Proclamation recognizing May 3-9, 2026, as National Travel and Tourism Week.
Recommend approval and presentation of a Proclamation designating May 2026 as Building Safety Month in Lake County.
Recommend approval and presentation of a proclamation recognizing Community Legal Services for their 60th Anniversary.
Recommend approval of the Clerk's Consent Agenda (Items 1):
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.
Recommend approval and adoption of the ALS Awareness Month Proclamation, per Commissioner Morris.
Recommend approval for the Chairman to execute a letter of support and agreement to the Florida Attorney General regarding the Crime Stoppers Grant Program. There is no fiscal impact.
Recommend approval:
1. Of the continued utilization of various State of Florida Information Technology related hardware and software contracts on an as-needed basis. 2. To authorize the Office of Procurement Services to execute all supporting documentation. The estimated annual fiscal impact is $2,000,000 (expenditure) and will not exceed any Fiscal Year Budget.
Recommend approval:
1. Of the grant agreement for the Local Government Cybersecurity Grant Program with the State of Florida Department of Management Services; and 2. To authorize the Office of Procurement Services to execute all supporting documentation. There is no fiscal impact.
Recommend approval:
1. To execute a Funding Agreement with The Fifth Judicial Circuit Office of Court Administration for the Operation of the Lake County Adult Post-Adjudicatory Drug Court Program; and 2. To execute a Funding Agreement with the State Attorney for the Operation of the Lake County Adult Post-Adjudicatory Drug Court Program; and 3. To execute a Funding Agreement with the Public Defender for the Operation of the Lake County Adult Post-Adjudicatory Drug Court Program. The fiscal impact is $440,550 (expenditure).
Recommend approval of the First Amendment to the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program Subreceipient Agreement with the City of Eustis, for the Coolidge Street Improvement Project.
The estimated fiscal impact is $400,000 (expenditure) and is within, and will not exceed, the Fiscal Year 2026 Budget. Commission District 4.
Recommend approval:
1. Of the Florida Department of Transportation Section 5311 Off Cycle Capital Grant Agreement for Federal Fiscal Year 2025 and State Fiscal Year 2026; and 2. To adopt the Unanticipated Revenue Resolution to accept and appropriate $732,768 for the FDOT Section 5311 Off Cycle Capital Grant Agreement for Fiscal Year 2026; and 3. To procure vehicles under the State’s bid list through FDOT’s Transit Research Inspection Procurement Services (TRIPS) program. The fiscal impact is $732,768 (revenue/expenditure - 100 percent grant funded).
Recommend approval:
1. Of Contract 26-902 with Nichols Contracting, Inc. (Columbia, MD - Orlando Office) for construction of Multi-Family Detached Housing; 2. To authorize the County Manager to execute the final negotiated contract; and 3. To authorize the Office of Procurement Services to execute all supporting documentation. The fiscal impact is $4,997,878.84 (expenditure) and is within, and will not exceed, the Fiscal Year 2026 Budget. Commission District 3.
Recommend approval:
1. To increase the expenditure limits of Contract 23-510C with Flotech Environmental, LLC (Miami, FL) for Storm Drain System Cleaning not to exceed $75,000 to an estimated $150,000; and 2. To authorize the Office of Procurement Services to execute all supporting documentation. The estimated fiscal impact is $150,000 (expenditure). Annual expenditures will not exceed the available funding in each Fiscal Year's Budget.
Recommend approval:
1. Of Contract 26-604 with Asphalt Paving Systems, Inc. (Zephyrhills, FL) for as-needed pavement preservation services. 2. To authorize the Office of Procurement Services to execute all supporting documentation. The estimated annual fiscal impact is $500,000 (expenditure) and will not exceed available funding in any approved Fiscal Year's Budget.
Recommend approval:1. Of Contracts 25-754 for countywide Road Resurfacing and Related Services as needed with the following pool of vendors: C.W. Roberts Contracting, Incorporated (Tallahassee, FL); Estep Construction, Inc. (Apopka, FL); Jr. Davis Construction Company, Inc. (Kissimmee, FL); Premier Paving LLC (Deland, FL); Ranger Construction Industries, Inc. (West Palm Beach, FL - providing services from Winter Garden, FL); Superior Asphalt, Inc. (Bradenton, FL); and The Middlesex Corporation (Littleton, MA - providing services from Orlando, FL); and2. To authorize the Office of Procurement Services to execute the contracts with the selected vendors and all supporting documentation.
The estimated annual fiscal impact is $8,000,000 (expenditure).Annual expenditures will not exceed available funding in each approved Fiscal Year's Budget.
Recommend approval:1. To proceed to closing on a deeded right-of-way dedication for Treasure Trove (DR-26005), which is in the City of Leesburg; and2. To authorize 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 5.
Recommend approval:1. Of a Roadway Improvement Agreement with BDE Development, LLC, related to improvements and land acquisition associated with Wallick Road and the Wekiva Trail Segment 2; and2. To proceed with the dedications and transfers upon receipt of clear title and authorizing the Chairman to execute all necessary closing documents.
The estimated fiscal impact is $2,000 (expenditure) and is within, and will not exceed, the Fiscal Year 2026 Budget. Commission District 4.
Recommend approval of a Maintenance Map for Micro Racetrack Road which covers 8,800 linear feet between CR 466A and Lake Ella Road near the City of Lady Lake area.
The estimated fiscal impact is $200 (expenditure) and is within, and will not exceed, the Fiscal Year 2026 Budget. Commission District 5.
Recommend approval of a Road Transfer Agreement to transfer portions of Bridges Road, Busby Road, Dewey Robbins Road, Duncan Road, Fernery Road, Number Two Road, Poe Road, and Windmill Road to the City of Leesburg.
The estimated fiscal impact is $200 (expenditure) and is within, and will not exceed, the Fiscal Year 2026 Budget. Commission District 5.
Recommend approval of a Road Transfer Agreement to transfer Turkey Farm Road (CR 1750) from Lake County to the City of Minneola.
The estimated fiscal impact is $102 (expenditure) and is within, and will not exceed, the Fiscal Year 2026 Budget. Commission District 2.
Recommend approval:
1. Of an Interlocal Agreement with the Town of Astatula to provide Infrastructure Sales Tax funding in the amount of $110,000 to complete park improvement projects at Joe Swaffer Park (Delaware Ave, Astatula) and Kirkwood Park (County Road 561, Astatula). 2. Of a budget transfer in the amount of $110,000 from Improvements Other Than Buildings to Aids to Gov't Agencies. The fiscal impact is $110,000 (expenditure). Commission District 3.
Discussion and direction regarding a proposed Ordinance amending Chapter XVII, Lake County Code, Appendix E, Land Development Regulations ("LDR"), entitled Rural Conservation Subdivision Design Standards.
There is no fiscal impact.
Presentation by Thomas Carpenter, Assistant County Manager, with a Fire Rescue Ambulance Services Update.
Recommend approval to issue a Certificate of Public Convenience and Necessity for the Office of Fire Rescue through June 18, 2028. There is no fiscal impact.
Recommend adoption and execution of an Ordinance providing for the levy of an additional school district ad valorem millage tax in Lake County for operational purposes effective in 2027 and ending four (4) years thereafter pursuant to Section 1011.71(9), Florida Statutes, and providing for approval of the levy by voters in a referendum to be held on November 3, 2026, and providing for ballot language.
The fiscal impact cannot be determined at this time.
Recommend approval:
1. Of an amended budget for the Lake County Board of County Commissioners Fiscal Year 2026 to include a reconciliation of the beginning fund balance and other adjustments; and 2. To adopt a resolution for a supplemental budget for the Lake County Board of County Commissioners Fiscal Year 2026.
Discussion and direction on the Wolf Branch Innovation District Logo. Recommend approval of a logo for use in the Wolf Branch Innovation District.
Recommend approval for Commissioner Smith to execute a letter thanking the City of Tavares for their assistance in decorating the downtown area for the America 250 celebration.
Discussion and direction on an Ordinance creating Section 2-6, Lake County Code, declaring Lake County as a Bill of Rights Sanctuary County.
There is no fiscal impact.
Recommend Approval:
1. Of a local government contribution in the amount of $460,000 for the proposed development of affordable housing units to be constructed in Lake County, contingent upon the developer receiving funding through the Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) Program offered through the Florida Housing Finance Corporation; and 2. Of funding through the County’s existing allocation of HUD HOME funds, if the project meets the necessary HOME program eligibility criteria; and 3. To authorize the Chairman to execute the Local Government Verification of Contribution Loan Form, the Local Government Area of Opportunity Funding Form, and a commitment letter substantially similar to the one attached herein which is to be submitted with the LIHTC Program application. The fiscal impact is $460,000 (expenditure - 100 percent grant funded). Commission District 5.