City Council - Regular Meeting
The Lake County Board of County Commissioners approved several proclamations, including National Emergency Medical Services Week and Older Americans Month. They also discussed and ultimately adopted a Bill of Rights Protection Ordinance, aiming to safeguard citizens' constitutional rights at the local level. The board also addressed various consent agenda items and annexation reports.
About this meeting
- Government Body
- City Council
- Meeting Type
- City Council
- Location
- Lake County, FL
- Meeting Date
- May 19, 2026
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Tuesday, May 19, 2026
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Pledge of Allegiance
AGENDA UPDATE
Discussion regarding proposed revisions to today's Agenda.
EMPLOYEE SERVICE AWARDS
ANNUAL COMPREHENSIVE FINANCIAL REPORT PRESENTATION
Recommend approval of the following minutes:
- April 7, 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 designating May 17-23, 2026, as National Emergency Medical Services Week.
Recommend approval and presentation of the National Older Americans Month Proclamation.
Recommend approval and presentation of a proclamation honoring the Small Business Development Center at the University of Central Florida for receiving the U.S. Small Business Administration’s Small Business Development Center of the Year award.
Recommend approval and presentation of a proclamation recognizing the Arching Oaks Art and Culture Center of Florida Budokan, per Commissioner Campione.
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 the Founders Ridge Community Development District proposed budget for Fiscal Year 2027 in accordance with Section 190.008 (2)(b), Florida Statutes, for purposes of disclosure and information only. 3. Notice is hereby provided of having received the City of Eustis CRA Financial Statements and Independent Auditor’s Report for FY 2025. 4. Notice is hereby of having received the following items from the Town of Lady Lake: Ordinance 2026-02; Ordinance 2026-03; Ordinance 2026-04; and Ordinance 2026-05.
Recommend approval of a proclamation designating June 2026 as Tobacco - Free Parks Month in Lake County.
Recommend approval of the Veterans Treatment Intervention Program Agreement that provides financial support to Lake County for aid in felony and/or misdemeanor pretrial or post-adjudicatory veteran treatment intervention programs.
This is a cost reimbursement agreement based on actual expenses incurred by the County. The County will be reimbursed on a monthly basis by the State of Florida for the actual service-related expenditures. The estimated total fiscal impact is not to exceed $109,654 (revenue) and will be included in the Fiscal Year 2027 Budget request.
Recommend approval of a Workers' Compensation Claim Settlement for a former employee who sustained an injury on April 17, 2024, in the amount of $45,000 (expenditure).
Recommend approval of a funding agreement between the County and Sheriff to equally fund the Senior CAD GIS Coordinator position.
The fiscal impact is $57,765 (expenditure) and $57,765 (expenditure - Lake County Sheriff's Office reimbursement).
Recommend approval:
1. To utilize Contract 19-0707 with Ten-8 Fire and Safety, LLC (Bradenton, FL) for the purchase of one Pierce commercial pumper and one Pierce custom pumper; and 2. To authorize the Office of Procurement Services to execute all supporting documentation. The fiscal impact is $2,270,517 (expenditure) and is within, and will not exceed, the Fiscal Year 2026 Budget. Commission District 2 and 4.
Recommend approval of the Interlocal Agreement Regarding the Ambulance and Emergency Medical Services MSTU Increment Revenues with the City of Leesburg.
The fiscal impact is $281,198 (reduction of expenditures).
Recommend approval of the First Amendment to a HOME Investment Partnership American Rescue Plan Program (HOME-ARP) Subrecipient Agreement between Lake County and Find, Feed & Restore, Inc., for an Affordable Housing Project for Fiscal Year 2026.
There is no fiscal impact for this First Amendment. The original HOME-ARP Subrecipient Agreement was for $850,000 (revenue/expenditure – grant funded) and is within, and will not exceed, the Fiscal Year 2026 Budget. Commission District 5.
Recommend approval to designate Tammy Parrott as the Single Administrative Head of the Lake County Library System and authorize the Chairman to execute Florida Department of State, Division of Library and Information Services Form DLIS/SA01, State Aid to Libraries Grant Certification of Credentials - Single Library Administrative Head.
Recommend approval:
1. To provide Tourist Development Tax funding for marketing/promotional fees and related expenses for Discover Lake County to be designated as a proud partner of the United States of America Track & Field (USATF). 2. To authorize the Chair to execute the Marketing Agreement. The fiscal impact is not to exceed $450,000 (expenditure) and is within, and will be included in the Fiscal Year 2026, 2027 and 2028 Budgets. The itemized fiscal impact per year is $150,000 per year.
Recommend approval:
1. To accept the Florida Department of Transportation under the Section 5310 Capital Grant Agreement for Fiscal Year 2026; 2. To procure vehicles under the State's bid list through FDOT's Transit Research Inspection Procurement Services (TRIPS) Program; 3. To adopt an Unanticipated Revenue Resolution (URR) to accept and appropriate $828,138 for the Florida Department of Transportation's Section 5310 Capital Grant Agreement; and 4. Of a budget transfer in the amount of $92,016 from Transit Reserves for Operations to Machinery and Equipment. The fiscal impact is $920,154 - $828,138 (revenue/expenditure - grant funded) and $92,016 (expenditure - county match).
Recommend approval to accept the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) under the Section 5310 Small Urban Operating Grant Agreement for Fiscal Year 2026.
The fiscal impact is $800,000 - $400,000 (revenue/expenditure - grant funded) and $400,000 (expenditure - county match) and is within the Fiscal Year 2026 Budget.
Recommend approval:
1. To proceed to closing on a road easement dedication from Blake's Ridge (DR-25024), which is in the City of Leesburg; and 2. To authorize the Chairman to execute any required closing documents. The estimated fiscal impact is $1,500 (expenditure) and is within, and will not exceed, the Fiscal Year 2026 Budget. Commission District 5.
Recommend approval:
1. To proceed to close on right-of-way and easement dedication from Daniel Z. Wise Trustee for the Hooks Street Extension Project, which is in the City of Clermont; and 2. To authorize the Chairman to execute any necessary closing documents. The estimated fiscal impact is $800 (expenditure) and is within, and will not exceed, the Fiscal Year 2026 Budget. Commission District 2.
Recommend approval:
1. To proceed to close on right-of-way and easement dedication from Waterbrooke Homeowner's Association, Inc. for the Hooks Street Extension Project, which is in the City of Clermont; and 2. 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 2.
Recommend approval:
1. To proceed to close on the deeded right-of-way purchase for Hartwood Pines Homeowners Association, LLC., for the Hartwood Marsh Road Widening Project, which is in the City of Clermont; and 2. To authorize the Chairman to execute any required closing documents. The estimated fiscal impact is $1,500 (expenditure) and is within, and will not exceed, the Fiscal Year 2026 Budget. Commission District 2.
Recommend approval:
1. To proceed to close on the deeded Right-of-Way dedication for Florida Discount Self Storage No 4, LLC. for the Hartwood Marsh Road Widening Project, which is in the City of Clermont; and 2. To authorize the Chairman to execute any required closing documents.
Recommend approval to accept public Right of Way and Easement Deeds that have been secured in conjunction with development, roadway, lot splits, and stormwater projects.
The estimated fiscal impact is $800 (expenditure) and is within, and will not exceed, the Fiscal Year 2026 Budget. Commission District 2.
Recommend approval:
1. Of an Amendment to the Roadway Improvement Agreement with Jen Florida 30, LLC regarding North Hancock Road Widening; and 2. To authorize the Office of Procurement Services to execute all supporting documentation. The fiscal impact is $308.60 (expenditure) and is within, and will not exceed, the Fiscal Year 2026 Budget.
Recommend approval:
1. To adopt a Resolution declaring the failure of CR 44 Haynes Creek Bridge (Bridge Number 114079) as a qualifying event under Section 255.20(1)(c)1, Florida Statutes, which exempts the repair and reconstruction of the road from the competitive bidding process otherwise required pursuant to that statute; 2. To increase the emergency expenditure limits of Contracts 25-743A-C for on-call emergency infrastructure repair services from $4,500,000 to not exceed $6,000,000; and 3. To authorize the Office of Procurement Services to execute all supporting documentation. The estimated fiscal impact is $7,767,248 (expenditure) of which $4,267,248 is estimated to be given to the Developer as South District transportation impact fee credits and up to $3,500,000 to be paid to the Developer in cash from South District impact fees. Commission District 2.
Recommend adoption of a Resolution to install all-way stop signs and all-way plaques on Radio Road at Treadway School Road, in the Leesburg Area.
The estimated fiscal impact is unknown at this time as expenditures are emergency event-related. Most projects shall not exceed the FEMA acceptable funding limits per project. Expenditures will not exceed available funding in each Fiscal Year's Budget.
Recommend approval:
1. To adopt a Resolution for Vision Zero/Target Zero Goal and Framework; 2. Of the Lake County Safety Action Plan; and 3. Of the submission of a Safe Streets for All Implementation Grant application and to authorize the County Manager to execute associated documents. The estimated fiscal impact is $5,000 (expenditure) and is within, and will not exceed, the Fiscal Year 2026 Budget. Commission Districts 3 and 5.
Recommend approval:
1. Of Contract 26-420 with Florida Recreational Products, LLC. (Lynn Haven, FL) for the one-time purchase of a replacement playground at North Lake Regional Park for the Office of Parks & Trails. 2. For the Office of Procurement Services to execute the agreement and all supporting documentation. The estimated fiscal impact is $173,224 (expenditure) and is within, and will not exceed, the Fiscal Year 2026 Budget.
ANNEXATION REPORT
Recommend approval of the second amendment to the Joint Planning Agreement (JPA) between the City of Groveland and Lake County.
There is no fiscal impact.
Recommend adoption and execution of an Ordinance creating Section 2-6, Lake County Code, establishing Lake County as a Bill of Rights Sanctuary County.
There is no fiscal impact.
Recommend adoption and execution of an Ordinance repealing Chapter 6.5, Lake County Code, entitled Cable Communications, and amending Section 18-3, Lake County Code, entitled Right-of-Way Utilization Permits.
There is no fiscal impact.
Recommend adoption and execution of an Ordinance amending Section 14.14.02, Lake County Code, Appendix E, Land Development Regulations, entitled Zoning Permits, to require a Homeowners Association Compliance Affidavit with Zoning Permit Applications.
There is no fiscal impact.
Recommend approval to advertise an Ordinance repealing Article VIII, Chapter 3, Lake County Code, entitled Pain Management Clinics.
There is no fiscal impact.
Recommend approval to appoint Stephanie Winheim to the Lake-Sumter MPO Community Advisory Committee.
There are two vacancies and one application.
Recommend approval to appoint a member to the WellFlorida Council as a Lake County Provider.
Three applications were received, and there is only one (1) Lake County Provider position vacant. - Juana De La Cruz (also appointed to the Children's Services Council and Library Advisory Board) - Christopher Gonzalez - Colleen Wallace There will be no vacancies if the Board appoints one of the applicants.