On the agenda: Citrusclerk Board of County Commissioners Regular Meeting — data center (Jul 14)

BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
CITRUS COUNTY, FLORIDA
Citrus County Courthouse
110 N. Apopka Avenue, Room 100
Inverness, FL 34450
MINUTES
July 14, 2026 - 1:00 PM
Diana Finegan, Chair, District 2
Janet Barek, 1st Vice Chair, District 3
Jeff Kinnard D.C. 2nd Vice Chair, District 1
Holly L. Davis, Commissioner, District 5
Rebecca Bays, Commissioner, District 4

A.

Steve L. Howard, County Administrator
Denise A. Dymond Lyn, County Attorney
Traci Perry, Clerk of the Circuit Court and
Comptroller

CALL TO ORDER
July 14, 2026 Citrus County Courthouse
The meeting was called to order at 1:00 PM.
A.1.

Invocation
Chair Diana Finegan requested a moment of silence in honor of former Judge
Patricia Thomas.
Pastor Ernie Todd from Calvary Chapel gave the Invocation.

A.2.

Pledge of Allegiance
Michael Belkin, a U.S. Army Veteran, led the Pledge of Allegiance.
Public Speaker Form for Item A2

A.3.

Roll Call
Present: Holly L. Davis, Rebecca Bays, Jeff Kinnard D.C., Diana Finegan, Janet
Barek, County Administrator Steve Howard, County Attorney Denise
Lyn, Deputy Clerk Amy Novinger, Deputy Clerk Georgette Tozer
Absent: Clerk of the Circuit Court and Comptroller Traci Perry

A.4.

Approval of Agenda
County Administrator Steve Howard requested the following changes: additional
information for item I1; and addition of item E10.
Commissioner Rebecca Bays requested to pull item E1a and Mr. Howard
addressed Chair Diana Finegan.

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Motion to approve the agenda with the additions and pulling of item E1a.
RESULT:
Adopted
MOVER:
Rebecca Bays
SECONDER: Holly L. Davis
AYES:
Davis, Bays, Kinnard D.C., Finegan, Barek
NAY:
None
B.

PROCLAMATIONS & AWARDS
Motion to approve items B1, B2 and B3.
RESULT:
MOVER:
SECONDER:
AYES:
NAY:

C.

Adopted
Rebecca Bays
Janet Barek
Davis, Bays, Kinnard D.C., Finegan, Barek
None

B.1.

Proclamation -- Colonel Curtis Ebitz Day
Approve and authorize the Board to proclaim July 14, 2026, as "Colonel Curtis
Ebitz Day" in Citrus County, Florida. (Trina Murphy, Publisher, Citrus County
Chronicle)

B.2.

Proclamation -- Run for the Money
Approve and authorize the Board to proclaim Run for the Money Week- Key
Training Center, July 20th through July 25th, 2026 (Avis Craig, Special
Projects, Key Training Center)

B.3.

Proclamation -- July is Smart Irrigation Month
Approve and authorize the Board to execute a Proclamation declaring July 2026
as Smart Irrigation Month in Citrus County. (Ken Cheek, P.E., Water
Resources Director)

CONSENT
Motion to approve the Consent Agenda.
RESULT:
MOVER:

Adopted
Jeff Kinnard D.C.

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SECONDER:
AYES:
NAY:

Holly L. Davis
Davis, Bays, Kinnard D.C., Finegan, Barek
None

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C.1.

Minutes of the Board of County Commissioners
Approve the following minutes of the Board of County Commissioners:
June 11, 2026 Regular Meeting
June 22, 2026 Regular Meeting

Administration

C.2.

Corecivic Non-Performance Assessment
Authorize the deduction of $4,500.00 from the July 2026 billing from Corecivic
under Service Area #4 of the contract between Corecivic and Citrus County.
(Joseph Whittick, Contract Monitor)

C.3.

Corecivic Non-Performance Assessment
Authorize the deduction of $1,500.00 from the July 2026 billing from Corecivic
under Service Area #4 of the contract between Corecivic and Citrus County.
(Joseph Whittick, Contract Monitor)

Attorneys Office
No items.
Clerk

C.4.

County Warrants
Accept the attached check registers outlining the County warrants.

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C.5.

Deletion of Surplus Property
Approve deletion of the following items from the inventory of the Supervisor of
Elections and the removal of same items from the county’s capital asset listing.
Asset #53283 - Samsung A/C Unit

Community Services

C.6.

Auction/Donation of Assets-Transit Services
a. Approve the deletion of assets 51478, 51587, 51712 and 52521 by auction
from the inventory of Transit Services and the county's capital asset listing.
Asset 51478-2014 Ford Passenger Bus VIN 1FDWE3FL3DDB16253
Asset 51587-2014 Chevrolet Passenger Bus VIN 1GB6G5BGXE1175519
Asset 51712-2015 Ford Passenger Bus VIN 1FDXE4FSXEDB00005
Asset 52521-2016 Ford Passenger Bus VIN 1FDEFE4FS8GDC53707
b. Approve the transfer of assets 51588 and 52532 by donation to the County
from the inventory of Transit Services and the County's capital asset listing.
Asset 51588-2014 Chevrolet Passenger Bus VIN 1GB6G5BG7E1166096
Asset 52532-2016 Ford Passenger Bus VIN 1FDFE4FSXGDC51554 (Eric
Head, Community Services Director)

Fire Services

C.7.

Deletion of Surplus Property - Asset No. 53533 from County Inventory
Following Trade-In
Approve the deletion of the following item from the inventory of Fire Rescue and
the removal of the same item from the county's capital asset listing. Asset
#53533 - 2009 Ferrara Igniter Truck (Craig Stevens, Fire Chief)

Human Resources

C.8.

Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Trust Fund fee
Approve and authorize the Chairman to execute Form 720 IRS Quarterly Federal
Excise Tax Return for the PCROI fee payment of $3,950.29. (Jessica Flynn,
Human Resources Director)

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Management and Budget

C.9.

Budget Transfers
Approve the budget transfers for Water Connection Fees, Solid Waste
Management (4), Visitors & Convention Bureau, Code Compliance, Housing
Services (8), Stormwater, Road Maintenance, Fleet Management, Supervisor of
Elections, Fire Rescue - Homeland Security Program, Public Works
Administration, Article V Technology, Parks and Recreation CIP and Aquatic
Services for fiscal year 2025-2026 (Tammy Wilson, Management & Budget
Director)

C.10. Budget Resolutions
Adopt and authorize the Chairman to execute a resolution amending/adopting
the Capital Improvement Project, the Public Safety, the Health Insurance Trust
Fund, the Insurance Trust Fund, the State Housing Initiative Partnership (SHIP)
grant , the State Aid to Libraries grant, the Transportation Operations 5311 grant,
the US Environmental Protection Agency grant, the State of Florida Department
of Commerce Community Development Block Grant Disaster Recovery (CDBGDR) grant, and the Aquatic Plant Control grant budgets for fiscal year 20252026. (Tammy Wilson, Management & Budget Director)
Resolution Number 2026-054
Growth Management
No items.
Public Works

C.11. Security Bond Continuation for Monthly Charge Account Agreement –
Webber Infrastructure Management, Inc.
Approve and authorize the Chairman to accept the security bond continuation
certificate for Liberty Mutual Insurance Company, No. 285074253 extending the
term to April 13, 2027, in reference to Webber Infrastructure Management, Inc.
(Ferrovial)’s Waste Disposal Account Agreement, dated June 08, 2020. (Carlton
Hall, Public Works Director)

C.12. Security Bond Continuation for Monthly Charge Account Agreement –
Waste Management Inc. of Florida

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Approve and authorize the Chairman to accept the security bond continuation
certificate for SiriusPoint America Insurance Company, No. SPA150121_129
extending the term to June 05, 2027, in reference to Waste Management Inc. of
Florida’s Waste Disposal Account Agreement, dated June 23, 2025. (Carlton
Hall, Public Works Director)

C.13. Security Bond Continuation for Monthly Charge Account Agreement –
Wright Tree Service, Inc.
Approve and authorize the Chairman to accept the security bond continuation
certificate for Travelers Casualty and Surety Company of America, No.
107771888 extending the term to January 23, 2027, in reference to Wright Tree
Service, Inc.’s Waste Disposal Account Agreement, dated April 25, 2023.
(Carlton Hall, Public Works Director)

C.14. Security Bond Increase for Monthly Charge Account Agreement – Waste
Pro of Florida, Inc.
a. Approve and authorize the Chairman to execute a monthly Waste Disposal
Account Agreement between Citrus County and Waste Pro of Florida, Inc. for
disposal fees up to $325,000.00 at the Citrus County Central Landfill and accept
Endurance Assurance Corporation, No. EACX4018551.
b. Approve the termination of the existing Waste Disposal Account Agreement
with Waste Pro of Florida, Inc., dated June 23, 2025. (Carlton Hall, Public
Works Director)

C.15. Acknowledgment 1 T-Hangar Lease -Bristell Aircraft KINF 1-H
Staff requests that the Board of County Commissioners acknowledge the
attached and executed T- Hangar Lease (Bristell Aircraft). (Carlton Hall, Public
Works Director)

C.16. Vehicle Replacement Request - Slope Mower
Approve the replacement and purchase of a slope mower in accordance with the
Fleet Management policy for replacement of equipment due to extenuating
circumstances. (Carlton Hall, Public Works Director)

Systems Management
No items.

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Visitors and Convention Bureau
No items.
Water Resources

C.17. LPA0130 Old Homosassa East Septic to Sewer DEP Grant Amendment 3
Approve and authorize BOCC Chairman to execute grant contract LPA 0130
between Citrus County, Florida and FDEP for the CIP U2018-02 Old Homosassa
East Septic to Sewer Project. (Ken Cheek, P.E, Water Resources Director)

C.18. Connection Charge Installment Lien Agreement - Angela Jennifer Clarke
a. Approve and authorize the Chairman to execute Connection Charge
Installment Lien Agreement by and between the Citrus County Municipal Service
Benefit Unit for Water and/or Wastewater Utility Services for Angela Jennifer
Clarke.
b. Authorize the Clerk to record Connection Charge Installment Lien Agreement
in the Public Records of Citrus County, Florida. (Ken Cheek, P.E., Water
Resources Director)

C.19. Connection Charge Installment Lien Agreement - Alan Reichel
a. Approve and authorize the Chairman to execute Connection Charge
Installment Lien Agreement by and between the Citrus County Municipal Service
Benefit Unit for Water and/or Wastewater Utility Services for Alan Reichel.
b. Authorize the Clerk to record Connection Charge Installment Lien Agreement
in the Public Records of Citrus County, Florida. (Ken Cheek, P.E., Water
Resources Director)

C.20. Connection Charge Installment Lien Agreement - David L & Anita W Biggs
a. Approve and authorize the Chairman to execute Connection Charge
Installment Lien Agreement by and between the Citrus County Municipal Service
Benefit Unit for Water and/or Wastewater Utility Services for David L & Anita W
Biggs.
b. Authorize the Clerk to record Connection Charge Installment Lien Agreement
in the Public Records of Citrus County, Florida. (Ken Cheek, P.E., Water
Resources Director)

C.21. Connection Charge Installment Lien Agreement - Judith Mae Malis &
Robert Lee Malis

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a. Approve and authorize the Chairman to execute Connection Charge
Installment Lien Agreement by and between the Citrus County Municipal Service
Benefit Unit for Water and/or Wastewater Utility Services for Judith Mae Malis &
Robert Lee Malis.
b. Authorize the Clerk to record Connection Charge Installment Lien Agreement
in the Public Records of Citrus County, Florida. (Ken Cheek, P.E., Water
Resources Director)

C.22. Release and Satisfaction of Lien Water and Wastewater Utility Services Tracy Johnson
a. Approve and authorize the Chairman to execute Release and Satisfaction of
Lien filed by and on behalf of the Citrus County Municipal Service Benefit Unit for
Water and Wastewater Utility Services against property owned by Tracy
Johnson.
b. Authorize the Clerk to record Release and Satisfaction of Lien in the Public
Records of Citrus County, Florida. (Ken Cheek, P.E., Water Resources
Director)

C.23. Assignment of Developer’s Utility Pre-paid Credits - Lecanto Preserve
Phase One
a. Approve and authorize the Chairman to acknowledge receipt of this
assignment from Lecanto Preserve, LLC to D. R. Horton, Inc.
b. Approve and authorize the Clerk to place an acceptance stamp on the
assignment and record in the Public Records of Citrus County, Florida. (Ken
Cheek, P.E., Water Resources Director)

C.24. Deletion of Surplus Property
Approve the deletion of the following items from the inventory of the Department
of Water Resources, Utilities Division and the removal of the same items from
the county's capital asset listing: Asset# 17209-000 - Honeywell Paperless Chart
Recorder, Asset #17029-001 - (5) Surge Protectos, Asset #17211-000
Honeywell Paperless Chart Recorder, Asset #17211-001 (6) Surge
Protectors. (Ken Cheek, P.E., Water Resources Director)

Set Public Hearings Workshops

C.25. Set A Public Hearing Proposed County Surplus Property Inventory List
Appropriate for use as Affordable Housing

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Set a Public Hearing on August 25, 2026, at 1:32 p.m. pursuant to Section
125.379, Florida Statutes, for the purpose of considering an inventory list of
County owned, surplus real property determined to be appropriate for use as
affordable housing. (Carlton Hall, Public Works Director)

D.

OPEN TO THE PUBLIC
The following individuals addressed the Board on various issues:
Jason Hoskins, Warden of the Citrus County Detention Facility
Chuck Hutterli
Orlando Lopez
Robert Schultz
Steven Schwartz
Jennifer Holly Grogan
Ray Brown
Rachel Ervin
John Parliman
Curtiss Bryant
Rowena Kinchley
Dede Wray
Susan Nelson
Tony Ayo
Sherrylin Winczuk
Cheryl Squillante

Commissioners responded to comments from the public.
County Administrator Steve Howard, County Attorney Denise A. Dymond Lyn, Public
Works Director Carlton Hall and Growth Management Director Eric Landon addressed
Board questions.
Public Speaker Forms for Item D
Additional Information for Item D — Submitted by John Parliman
E.

REGULAR BUSINESS

E.1.

Bids
Motion to approve items E1b through f.
First Vice Chair Janet Barek commented.

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RESULT:
Adopted
MOVER:
Jeff Kinnard D.C.
SECONDER: Holly L. Davis
AYES:
Davis, Bays, Kinnard D.C., Finegan, Barek
NAY:
None
E.1.a. SGS 22-020 Amendment No.1; On-Site Medical Services at County
Employee Wellness Center; Medical Risk Solutions, LLC dba My Health
Onsite
Approve and authorize the Chairman to execute Amendment No. 1 to the
Agreement between Citrus County, Florida and Medical Risk Solutions, LLC dba
My Health Onsite, to renew the Agreement for an additional five (5) year term,
extending the duration of the Agreement to November 8, 2031, and modify the
language in Section 17.4 Compliance with Laws and Section 17.12 Equal
Employment Opportunity, in accordance with Executive Order 14173. (Jessica
Flynn, Human Resources Director)
This item was pulled during the meeting.
E.1.b. SGS 26-149 Population Forecasting Analysis Modeling & Continuing
Planning and Consulting Services; Metro Forecasting Models, LLC
Approve and authorize the Chairman to execute the Agreement between Citrus
County, Florida and Metro Forecasting Models, LLC to prepare population and
development forecasts for the County's utility service area based on Traffic
Analysis Zones (TAZs), at a cost not to exceed $50,000. (Ken Cheek, P.E.,
Water Resources Director)

E.1.c. SGS 26-169 Purchase & Installation of CMCE Lightning Protectors for CAB
I & II; The Avanti Company
Approve and authorize the Chairman to execute the Agreement between Citrus
County, Florida and The Avanti Company, for the purchase and installation of
CMCE Lightning Protectors at a cost of $37,200. (Ken Cheek, P.E., Water
Resources Director)

E.1.d. ITB 24-147 Amendment No. 3; Imperial Gardens Mobile Home Park (MHP)
Plant Interconnection Project; MidSouth, Inc.
Approve and authorize the Chairman to execute Amendment No. 3 to the
Agreement between Citrus County, Florida and MidSouth, Inc., to ratify the terms
of the Amended Notice to Proceed issued on June 10, 2026, and extend the time
for final completion to August 22, 2026. There is no cost increase associated
with this Amendment. (Ken Cheek, P.E., Water Resources Director)

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E.1.e. ITB 24-016 Amendment No. 3; Mowing and Trimming of Median/Curbed
Roadways Groups 1&3; Gamco Properties III, Inc.
Approve and authorize the Chairman to execute Amendment No. 3 to the
Agreement between Citrus County, Florida and Gamco Properties III, Inc., to add
additional trimmings to locations to be serviced by the Contractor, set forth in
Revised Exhibit B, to amend the fee schedule with an increase of $7,600
annually, and to modify the language in Section 19.4 Compliance with Laws, in
accordance with Executive Order 14173. (Carlton Hall, Public Works Director)

E.1.f. ITB 25-021 Amendment No. 2; Crystal River Airport (CGC) Fuel Farm
Project; Gonzalez & Sons Equipment, Inc.
a. Approve and authorize the Chairman to execute Amendment No. 2 to the
Agreement between Citrus County, Florida and Gonzalez & Sons Equipment,
Inc., to add Temporary Fuel Storage and Dispensing Solution to the project
description; and amend the Fee Schedule as shown in Revised Exhibit A. The
additional cost associated with this Amendment is $66,250.
b. Approve related Budget Transfer (Carlton Hall, Public Works Director)

E.2.

Supervisor of Elections - Canvassing Board
Appoint Judge Mark Yerman to serve as substitute Canvassing Board member
for Commissioner Holly Davis for the 2026 election cycle. (Supervisor of
Elections, Maureen Baird)
Motion to approve item E2.
RESULT:
Adopted
MOVER:
Holly L. Davis
SECONDER: Jeff Kinnard D.C.
AYES:
Davis, Bays, Kinnard D.C., Finegan, Barek
NAY:
None

E.3.

Citrus County Health Department Fee and Service Schedule
Approve and authorize the Chairman to execute a resolution with the State of
Florida Department of Health for a current fee and service schedule to provide
public health and environmental services at the Citrus County Health
Department. (Gayle Guidash, Administrator, Florida Department of Health in
Citrus County)
Motion to approve item E3.
RESULT:
Adopted
MOVER:
Holly L. Davis
SECONDER: Jeff Kinnard D.C.

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AYES:
NAY:

Davis, Bays, Kinnard D.C., Finegan, Barek
None

Resolution Number 2026-055
E.4.

Approval of Therapy Dog Recipient Application and Designation of Handler
for Citrus County Fire Rescue Therapy Dog Program
a. Approve participation in the Brevard County Sheriff's Office Paws & Stripes
College Therapy Dog Program.
b. Approve and authorize Licensed Clinical Social Worker Phyllina Arnold to
serve as the official therapy dog handler and execute the Therapy Dog Recipient
Application and related program documents.
c. Approve and authorize the Chairman, as the County's authorized
representative, to execute the Therapy Dog Recipient Application, Release, and
Hold Harmless Agreement on behalf of Citrus County Fire Rescue. (Craig
Stevens, Fire Chief)
Motion to approve item E4a, b and c.
RESULT:
Adopted
MOVER:
Holly L. Davis
SECONDER: Jeff Kinnard D.C.
AYES:
Davis, Bays, Kinnard D.C., Finegan, Barek
NAY:
None

E.5.

Medical Advisory Committee (MAC) Member Appointments
Approve the appointment of the identified Medical Advisory Committee (MAC)
voting members in accordance with Ordinance No. 2026-A01 and Chapter 38,
Article II, Section 38-21(e) of the Citrus County Code of Ordinances. (Craig
Stevens, Fire Chief)
Motion to appoint item E5.
RESULT:
Adopted
MOVER:
Jeff Kinnard D.C.
SECONDER: Holly L. Davis
AYES:
Davis, Bays, Kinnard D.C., Finegan, Barek
NAY:
None

E.6.

CR470 (Gospel Island Rd) from N. Apopka Ave to SR44 - SCOP Agreement
a. Adopt and authorize the Chairman to execute a Resolution authorizing the
Chairman to enter into an agreement between Citrus County, Florida, a political
subdivision of the State of Florida and the State of Florida Department of
Transportation for the Small County Outreach Program for CR470 (Gospel
Island Rd) from N. Apopka Ave to SR44.

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b. Approve and authorize the Chairman to execute the Small County Outreach
Program Agreement between Citrus County, Florida, a political subdivision of the
State of Florida, and the Florida Department of Transportation for road milling
and resurfacing of CR470 (Gospel Island Rd) from N. Apopka Ave to SR44.
The FDOT portion will be $1,809,615 and the County’s participation, including
contingency, will be $2,746,665. (Carlton Hall, Public Works Director)
Motion to approve item E6a and b.
RESULT:
Adopted
MOVER:
Holly L. Davis
SECONDER: Rebecca Bays
AYES:
Davis, Bays, Kinnard D.C., Finegan, Barek
NAY:
None
Resolution Number 2026-056
E.7.

Aviation Advisory Board - Revised Bylaws
Approve and authorize the Chairman to sign the revised Citrus County Aviation
Advisory Board’s Bylaws. (Carlton Hall, Public Works Director)
Motion to approve item E7.
RESULT:
Adopted
MOVER:
Holly L. Davis
SECONDER: Jeff Kinnard D.C.
AYES:
Davis, Bays, Kinnard D.C., Finegan, Barek
NAY:
None

E.8.

Space Needs Appraisals – Downtown Inverness
a. Board discussion and direction to establish the preferred course of action and
guide staff activities moving forward.
1. Move forward with steps B through E
2. Take no further action
b. Approve and authorize staff to proceed with negotiations between the County
and property owners for the purchase of 124 N Apopka Ave, 107 Dr. Martin
Luther King Jr. Ave & 116 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Ave in downtown Inverness
to help with space needs.
c. Approve and authorize the Chairman to accept subsequent Purchase & Sale
Agreements from property owners of 124 N Apopka Ave, 107 Dr. Martin Luther
King Jr. Ave & 116 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Ave in downtown Inverness.
d. Authorize staff to order title searches and execute all other documents related
to the closing of the properties, except for recordable documents, approve and
authorize payments of related closing costs associated with the property
acquisitions.
e. Approve and authorize the Chairman or designee to execute all related
closing documents, accept subsequent Warranty Deeds from the property

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owners of 124 N Apopka Ave, 107 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Ave & 116 Dr.
Martin Luther King Jr. Ave in downtown Inverness and authorize the Clerk to
place the acceptance stamp on the deeds upon receipt and record all documents
in the Public Records of Citrus County, Florida. (Carlton Hall, Public Works
Director)
Board discussion ensued.
Motion to approve item E8a, b, c, d and e.
Board discussion continued and County Attorney Denise A. Dymond Lyn
addressed Board questions.
Deputy Clerk Amy Novinger requested clarification of the motion.
The motion was amended to include: 1.
RESULT:
Adopted
MOVER:
Janet Barek
SECONDER: Jeff Kinnard D.C.
AYES:
Davis, Bays, Kinnard D.C., Finegan, Barek
NAY:
None
Citizen Ray Brown commented.
Chair Diana Finegan responded to comments from Mr. Brown and County
Administrator Steve Howard addressed Board questions.
Clerk's Note: The meeting returned to this item following item E9 for public
input.
Public Speaker Form for Item E8
E.9.

Revised Authorizing Resolution - Life Stream Behavorial Center Financing,
Inc.
A. Approve and authorize the Chairman and certain other authorized officers to
execute the revised Authorizing Resolution amending and restating the Original
Resolution.
B. Approve and authorize the execution and delivery of the Financing
Agreement, Interlocal Agreement between Citrus County and Lake County, Tax
Regulatory Agreement, and Any other required documents, as revised. (Denise
Lyn, County Attorney and Michael Wiener, Holland Knight, LLP)
Motion to approve item E9a and b.
RESULT:
MOVER:

Adopted
Holly L. Davis

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SECONDER: Jeff Kinnard D.C.
AYES:
Davis, Bays, Kinnard D.C., Finegan, Barek
NAY:
None
Resolution Number 2026-057
E.10. Requesting Board Permission to apply for [FEMA] FY 2026 Pre-Disaster
Mitigation (PDM) Congressionally Directed Spending (CDS)
Nature Coast Resiliency Project (NCRP)
Approve Citrus County Aquatic Services to apply for the aforementioned FEMA
grant in the total amount requested = $1.5M; with a County Match (25%) =
$375K from the General Fund Reserves “Grant Match Fund” that has a balance
of ~$1.5M.
Motion to approve item E10.
Commissioners commented, Chair Diana Finegan read the overview of the item
into the record and County Administrator Steve Howard addressed Board
questions.
RESULT:
Adopted
MOVER:
Jeff Kinnard D.C.
SECONDER: Holly L. Davis
AYES:
Davis, Bays, Kinnard D.C., Finegan, Barek
NAY:
None
This item was received after the agenda was published.
Additional Item E10
F.

OUTSTANDING COMMISSION ITEMS

F.1.

Outstanding Commission Items
Veronica Kampschroer, MPA, PMP, Special Projects Manager
Special Projects Manager Veronica Kampschroer provided the updates, County
Administrator Steve Howard recognized the Public Works staff, then Ms.
Kampschroer continued the updates.

G.

LEGISLATIVE UPDATES

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G.1. Legislative Update
Alexander Alt, Intergovernmental Liaison & Administrative Development
Review Expeditor
Intergovernmental Liaison and Administrative Development Review Expeditor
Alexander Alt provided the updates.
H.

COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR - STEVE L. HOWARD
No items.

I.

PRESENTATIONS/PUBLIC HEARINGS
County Administrator Steve Howard commented.
I.1.

1:10PM Public Hearing Local Provider Participation Fund Ordinance
a. Conduct a public hearing on an ordinance of Citrus County, Florida amending
Chapter 86 Special Assessments, Article VI, providing for severability; providing
for scrivener's errors; providing for codification and inclusion into the code;
providing for modifications that may arise from consideration at Public Hearing;
and providing for an effective date.
b. Adopt and Authorize the Chairman to execute the ordinance. (Suhail
Chhabra, Adelanto HealthCare Ventures, TGH Crystal River/ HCA Florida)
Motion to approve item I1a.
RESULT:
Adopted
MOVER:
Rebecca Bays
SECONDER: Holly L. Davis
AYES:
Davis, Bays, Kinnard D.C., Finegan, Barek
NAY:
None
County Attorney Denise A. Dymond Lyn read the proposed ordinance title into
the record.
Citizen Tony Ayo commented.
Colleen Ernst, with Adelanto Healthcare Ventures, addressed the Board.
Mr. Ayo addressed the Board.
Motion to approve item I1b.
RESULT:
Adopted
MOVER:
Jeff Kinnard D.C.
SECONDER: Holly L. Davis

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AYES:
NAY:

Davis, Bays, Kinnard D.C., Finegan, Barek
None

Ordinance Number 2026-A17
Additional information was received after the agenda was published.
Additional Information for Item I1
Public Speaker Forms for Item I1
Item I1 - Proof of Publication
I.2.

1:15PM Library Services Community Needs & Facility Assessment
Presentation from Rob Cullin of Rethinking Libraries
1:15 Library Services Community Needs & Facility Assessment Presentation
(Rob Cullin, ReThinking Libraries)
Library Services Director Adam Chang provided an overview and introduced Rob
Cullin, with ReThinking Libraries, who provided the presentation and addressed
Board questions.
There was no action taken on this item.

I.3.

1:20PM Presentation on Antitrust Lawsuits Relating to Fire Trucks
a. Provide direction on whether to join the antitrust lawsuits regarding fire trucks.
b. If approved, authorize the Chairman to execute the Professional Services
Agreement. (Denise Lyn, County Attorney)
County Attorney Denise A. Dymond Lyn introduced Dale Scott, the attorney who
provided the recommendation.
Chair Diana Finegan addressed Mr. Scott and Ms. Lyn addressed the Board,
followed by Board discussion with Ms. Lyn, Mr. Scott and Fire Chief Craig
Stevens.
Motion to have Attorney Dale Scott proceed in representing Citrus County
with executing item I3.
Deputy Clerk Amy Novinger requested clarification of the motion.
The motion was amended to include: a and b.
There were no citizen comments.
RESULT:
Adopted
MOVER:
Janet Barek
SECONDER: Jeff Kinnard D.C.

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AYES:
NAY:
J.

Davis, Bays, Kinnard D.C., Finegan, Barek
None

ADVISORY BOARD NOMINATIONS & APPOINTMENTS
No items.

K.

COMMISSIONER REBECCA BAYS - DISTRICT 4
No items.

L.

COMMISSIONER HOLLY L. DAVIS - DISTRICT 5
Commissioner Holly Davis discussed the Tourist Development Council (TDC) meeting.

M.

2ND VICE CHAIR JEFF KINNARD D.C. - DISTRICT 1

M.1. Administrative Regulation Regarding Non-Disclosure Agreements
Motion and vote to direct staff to prepare an Administrative Regulation
prohibiting any county employee from executing a non-disclosure agreement
related to data center development.
Second Vice Chair Jeff Kinnard, D.C. provided the recommendation.
Motion to direct staff to prepare an Administrative Regulation prohibiting
any county employee from executing a non-disclosure agreement related
to data center development.
Citizens Curtiss Bryant, Karen Baldwin, Rowena Kinchley, Dede Wray and Tony
Ayo commented.
First Vice Chair Janet Barek withdrew the second and Commissioner Holly
Davis seconded the motion.
County Administrator Steve Howard addressed the commissioners, Board
discussion ensued, and County Attorney Denise A. Dymond Lyn addressed
Board questions.
The motion was amended to include: elected officials.
RESULT:
Adopted
MOVER:
Jeff Kinnard D.C.
SECONDER: Holly L. Davis

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AYES:
NAY:

Davis, Bays, Kinnard D.C., Finegan, Barek
None

Public Speaker Forms for Item M1
M.2. Consideration of Designating Crystal Manor as a Golf Cart Zone
Staff requests that the Board of County Commissioners:
a. Determine whether the Board wishes to pursue designation of Crystal Manor
as a golf cart zone.
b. If the Board elects to proceed, authorize staff to procure the services of a
qualified engineering consultant to prepare a traffic safety study evaluating the
roadways within Crystal Manor for compliance with the requirements of Florida
Statutes Section 316.212 and applicable County ordinances (25-A18), and
approve the associated budget transfer.
Second Vice Chair Jeff Kinnard, D.C. provided the recommendation.
Second Vice Chair Jeff Kinnard, D.C. made a motion to approve item M2a
and b, and Commissioner Holly Davis seconded the motion.
Board discussion ensued.
Second Vice Chair Jeff Kinnard withdrew the motion and Commissioner
Holly Davis withdrew the second.
Board discussion continued and County Attorney Denise A. Dymond Lyn
addressed the Board.
There was no action taken on this item.
N.

1ST VICE CHAIR JANET BAREK- DISTRICT 3
First Vice Chair Janet Barek corrected a statement from the Budget Workshop
regarding fleet vehicles.

O.

CHAIR DIANA FINEGAN - DISTRICT 2
Chair Diana Finegan shared information from the Veterans Advisory Board meeting.

P.

COUNTY ATTORNEY DENISE A. DYMOND LYN

P.1.

Attorney/Client Session - Elissa Hofelt v. Citrus County Board of County
Commissioners

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Approval to set an Attorney/Client Session on July 28, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. in the
case styled Elissa Hofelt v. Citrus County Board of County Commissioners
(Case No: 5:25-cv-00643-JSM-PRL). (Denise Lyn, County Attorney)
County Attorney Denise A. Dymond Lyn provided the recommendation.
Motion to approve item P1.
RESULT:
Adopted
MOVER:
Rebecca Bays
SECONDER: Janet Barek
AYES:
Davis, Bays, Kinnard D.C., Finegan, Barek
NAY:
None
Q.

OPEN TO THE PUBLIC
The following individuals addressed the Board on various issues:
Orlando Lopez
Robert Schultz
Dede Wray
Ray Brown
Chuck Hutterli
Tony Ayo
Steven Schwartz
John Parliman
Rowena Kinchley
County Administrator Steve Howard addressed Board questions.
Public Speaker Forms for Item Q

R.

ADVISORY BOARD ANNOUNCEMENTS
No items.

S.

UPCOMING MEETINGS

1.

Regular Meeting, July 28, 2026, at 1:00 PM, Citrus County Courthouse, Room
100, 110 N. Apopka Avenue, Inverness, FL 34450

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2.

Regular Meeting, August 11, 2026, at 1:00 PM, Citrus County Courthouse,
Room 100, 110 N. Apopka Avenue, Inverness, FL 34450

3.

Regular Meeting, August 25, 2026, at 1:00 PM, Citrus County Courthouse,
Room 100, 110 N. Apopka Avenue, Inverness, FL 34450

UPCOMING WORKSHOPS AND SPECIAL MEETINGS

1.

Preliminary Budget Hearing Wednesday, July 22, 2026, Governing Body of the
Special Library District 8:30am, Fire Services Special District 8:45am, Board of
County Commissioners, 9:00am, Citrus County Courthouse, 110 N. Apopka
Avenue, Room 100, Inverness, Florida

2.

Tentative Budget Hearing, Thursday, September 10, 2026, at 5:00pm, Citrus
County Courthouse, 110 N. Apopka Avenue, Room 100, Inverness, Florida

3.

Final Budget, Monday, September 21, 2026, at 5:01pm, Citrus County
Courthouse, 110 N. Apopka Avenue, Room 100, Inverness, Florida.

PUBLIC HEARINGS
No items.

V.

ADJOURN
The meeting was adjourned at 04:50 PM.
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