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Hernando County Board of County Commissioners Regular Meeting Minutes June 24, 2025 CALL TO ORDER The meeting was called to order at 9:00 a.m. on Tuesday, June 24, 2025, in the John Law Ayers County Commission Chambers, Government Center, Brooksville, Florida. Attendee Name Title Jerry Campbell Vice Chairman John Allocco Second Vice Chairman Ryan Amsler Commissioner Steve Champion Commissioner Albert Bertram Office of Management and Budget Director Toni Brady Deputy County Administrator Todd Crosby Assistant County Engineer Omar DePablo Development Services Director Scott Herring Public Works Director/County Engineer Jon Jouben County Attorney Christopher Linsbeck Community Services Director Jeffrey Rogers County Administrator Carla Rossiter-Smith Chief Procurement Officer James Terry Code Enforcement Manager Heidi Prouse Deputy Clerk Chairman Brian Hawkins was not present at the meeting. Invocation Pledge of Allegiance AGENDA Motion To approve the Agenda with changes. (Note: Item No. F-11 [Resolution Proclaiming June 27, 2025, as National Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder Awareness Day] was moved up in the Agenda to be heard after the Approval of the Agenda.) Hernando CountyPage 1Board of County Commissioners

Minutes June 24, 2025Regular Meeting RESULT: ADOPTED MOVER: Steve Champion SECONDER: Ryan Amsler AYES: Campbell, Allocco, Amsler and Champion ABSENT: Hawkins Resolution Proclaiming June 27, 2025, as National Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder Awareness Day Motion To approve the staff recommendation (Resolution No. 2025-105). RESULT: ADOPTED MOVER: Steve Champion SECONDER: John Allocco AYES: Campbell, Allocco, Amsler and Champion ABSENT: Hawkins ELECTED OFFICIALS There were no Elected Officials' Comments. CITIZENS' COMMENTS Citizens commented on various topics and issues. BOARD/STAFF RESPONSES The Board and/or staff responded to questions and concerns expressed during Citizens' Comments. CONSENT AGENDA Notice of Termination of License Agreement With City of Brooksville for Use of Chinsegut Hill, and Transition Offer From City of Brooksville for Limited Continuation of Services at Chinsegut Hill Retreat Through August 29, 2025 Resolution as Hernando County Water and Sewer District Supporting Utility Department Local Government Water Supply and Conservation Funding Assistance Program Application to Withlacoochee Regional Water Supply Authority for Development of Countywide Water Conservation and Quality Protection Program First Amendment to Aviation Ground Lease Agreement With Global Jetcare, Inc., for Improvements Located at 15421 Technology Drive at Brooksville-Tampa Bay Regional Airport T-Hangar Lease Agreement With Russell Sattler for Hangar No. 9 at Brooksville-Tampa Hernando CountyPage 2Board of County Commissioners

Minutes June 24, 2025Regular Meeting Bay Regional Airport Approval of Minutes for Regular Meeting of June 10, 2025 Declaration of Various Tangible Property as Surplus for Disposal and Removal From Fixed Asset Inventory Satisfactions of Second Mortgages for Anthony Belmonte and Rosemary Stackler Through Neighborhood Stabilization Program Purchase Assistance Program Transmittal of List of Accounts Payable Disbursements for Weeks Ended May 23, 2025, and May 30, 2025 Various Satisfactions of Second Mortgages Through State Housing Initiative Partnership Down Payment Assistance Program and Emergency Roof Repair Program Resolution Congratulating Coney Island Drive-Inn Upon Occasion of 65th Anniversary Resolution Proclaiming June 27, 2025, as National Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder Awareness Day This item was moved up in the Agenda and heard after Approval of the Agenda . Resolution Recognizing and Celebrating Pasco-Hernando State College’s Bobcats Baseball Team for Winning 2025 National Junior College Athletic Association Division II Baseball World Series Championship Motion To approve Consent Agenda Item Nos. F-1 through F-10 and F-12 (Resolution Nos. 2025-106 through 2025-108). RESULT: ADOPTED MOVER: John Allocco SECONDER: Ryan Amsler AYES: Campbell, Allocco, Amsler and Champion ABSENT: Hawkins CORRESPONDENCE TO NOTE Transmittal of Rabies Surveillance Quarterly Summary Report for January 1, 2025, Through March 30, 2025 Transmittal of Somerset Bay Community Development District Annual Financial Report for FY Ended September 30, 2024 Transmittal of Sterling Hill Community Development District Proposed Budget for FY Hernando CountyPage 3Board of County Commissioners

Minutes June 24, 2025Regular Meeting 2025-26 Transmittal of Withlacoochee Regional Water Supply Authority FY 2025-26 Budget and Work Program RECESS/RECONVENE The Board recessed at 11:00 a.m. and reconvened at 11:05 a.m. COUNTY ATTORNEY JON JOUBEN Consideration of Request to Forgive Outstanding Public Nuisance Abatement Special Assessment Lien Filed Against Parcel Located at 12403 Snowy Egret Avenue This Item No. I-3 was moved up and heard before Item No. H. Motion To deny. RESULT: ADOPTED MOVER: Ryan Amsler SECONDER: John Allocco AYES: Campbell, Allocco, Amsler and Champion ABSENT: Hawkins PUBLIC HEARINGS Proof of publication of Notice of Public Hearing was noted for the scheduled public hearing. Ordinance Amending Code Enforcement Procedures to Promote Efficiency and to Reduce Costs The Board accepted public input on this matter. Motion To approve the staff recommendation (Ordinance No. 2025-06). RESULT: ADOPTED MOVER: Steve Champion SECONDER: John Allocco AYES: Campbell, Allocco, Amsler and Champion ABSENT: Hawkins COUNTY ATTORNEY JON JOUBEN Resolution Amending Code Enforcement Department Fee Schedule; Creating Incentives for Timely, Voluntary Code Compliance Hernando CountyPage 4Board of County Commissioners

Minutes June 24, 2025Regular Meeting Motion To approve the staff recommendation (Resolution No. 2025-109). RESULT: ADOPTED MOVER: Ryan Amsler SECONDER: Steve Champion AYES: Campbell, Allocco, Amsler and Champion ABSENT: Hawkins Appointment of Keith Kolasa as Member to Hernando County Delegation on Government Efficiency a/k/a DOGE Motion To approve the staff recommendation. RESULT: ADOPTED MOVER: Steve Champion SECONDER: Ryan Amsler AYES: Campbell, Allocco, Amsler and Champion ABSENT: Hawkins Consideration of Request to Forgive Outstanding Public Nuisance Abatement Special Assessment Lien Filed Against Parcel Located at 12403 Snowy Egret Avenue This item was moved up in the Agenda and hearing before Agenda Item H. Consideration of Settlement Offer to Compromise Outstanding Civil Restitution Lien Orders Filed Against Bobby Dwayne Graham Motion To approve. RESULT: ADOPTED MOVER: Steve Champion SECONDER: John Allocco AYES: Campbell, Allocco, Amsler and Champion ABSENT: Hawkins OFFICE OF MANAGEMENT AND BUDGET DIRECTOR ALBERT BERTRAM Budget Resolution Recognizing Fiscal Year 2025 State Aid to Libraries Grant Funding Motion Hernando CountyPage 5Board of County Commissioners

Minutes June 24, 2025Regular Meeting To approve the staff recommendation (Budget Resolution No. 2025-110). RESULT: ADOPTED MOVER: John Allocco SECONDER: Steve Champion AYES: Campbell, Allocco, Amsler and Champion ABSENT: Hawkins CHIEF PROCUREMENT OFFICER CARLA ROSSITER-SMITH Award of Quote and Work Authorization Agreement With Cross Construction Services, Inc., for Port Authority and Linda Pedersen Park Observation Tower Demolition and Removal Projects (Contract No. 23-RFQ00435/TPR; Amount: $67,100.00) There was Board consensus to have a structural engineer verify that the foundation is okay and to proceed with having the Linda Pedersen Park Observation Tower repaired by community sponsorships and to continue with the demolition of Port Authority. Increased Annual Expenditure for Utilization of Seminole County Contract With Lamphier Company d/b/a Lamphier & Company for Caulking, Coatings, Joint Sealant and Pressure Washing Services for Facilities Department (Contract No. 23-P0100/FH; Amount: $190,000.00) Motion To approve the staff recommendation. RESULT: ADOPTED MOVER: John Allocco SECONDER: Steve Champion AYES: Campbell, Allocco, Amsler and Champion ABSENT: Hawkins Utilization of Sourcewell Contract With GHD Services, Inc., a/k/a GHD Digital Limited for County Website Software Services for Public Information Department (Amount: $62,207.10) Motion To approve the staff recommendation. Hernando CountyPage 6Board of County Commissioners

Minutes June 24, 2025Regular Meeting RESULT: ADOPTED MOVER: Steve Champion SECONDER: John Allocco AYES: Campbell, Allocco, Amsler and Champion ABSENT: Hawkins PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR/COUNTY ENGINEER SCOTT HERRING Ratification of Submittal of Appropriation Project Requests for Highways and Transit Subcommittee as Requested by Congressman Bilirakis’ Office Motion To approve the staff recommendation. RESULT: ADOPTED MOVER: Steve Champion SECONDER: John Allocco AYES: Campbell, Allocco, Amsler and Champion ABSENT: Hawkins Presentation Regarding Pavement Management and Funding by Department of Public Works Comm. Champion temporarily left the meeting and returned shortly thereafter. COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR JEFFREY ROGERS Appointment of Members to Affordable Housing Advisory Committee for Two-Year Term in Accordance With State Housing Initiatives Partnership Act Motion To approve the staff recommendation. RESULT: ADOPTED MOVER: Steve Champion SECONDER: Ryan Amsler AYES: Campbell, Allocco, Amsler and Champion ABSENT: Hawkins Update Regarding Ongoing Board Directives BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS The Board commented on various issues. Hernando CountyPage 7Board of County Commissioners

Minutes June 24, 2025Regular Meeting ADJOURNMENT The meeting was adjourned at 1:25 p.m. Hernando CountyPage 8Board of County Commissioners