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Read. Follow. Verify.Acceptance of Utility Easement for Sunrise Development
Record date · February 10, 2026
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What This Bill Does
The Hernando County Board of County Commissioners has officially accepted a from Hawk Sunrise, LLC. This agreement allows the county and the local sewer district to access and maintain utility infrastructure serving the Sunrise development project.
This action grants the county legal access to land between Sunrise Boulevard and the Ridge Manor Wastewater Treatment Plant to ensure the ongoing operation and maintenance of sewer services for the new development.
Who It Affects
Groups the bill's text affects, as described in the record. Being affected is not a position for or against it.
Hawk Sunrise, LLC
The company is granting permanent access rights to their property for utility purposes.
Hernando County residents
Residents in the service area may be affected by the expansion or maintenance of sewer infrastructure connected to the Ridge Manor plant.
Key Facts
- The Board of County Commissioners formally adopted the acceptance of a perpetual utility easement.
- The easement is provided by Hawk Sunrise, LLC.
- The easement covers the area between Sunrise Boulevard and the Ridge Manor Wastewater Treatment Plant.
- The agreement involves both Hernando County and the local Sewer District.
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- The action was introduced and adopted on January 8, 2026.
- The easement is designated as 'perpetual,' meaning it remains in effect indefinitely.
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Infrastructure Expansion
The formalization of this easement indicates active expansion or formalization of sewer infrastructure connecting the Sunrise development to the Ridge Manor facility.
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