Highlands County Board of County Commissioners - Aug 05, 2025 (Agenda)

1. MEETING CALLED TO ORDER: Invitation to fill out "COMMENTS BY THE PUBLIC" forms. 2. INVOCATION 3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 4. ANNOUNCEMENTS A Special Meeting of the Highlands County Board of County Commissioners will be held for the purpose of holding a Workshop for the review and discussion of draft amendments to the Highlands County Comprehensive Plan, as part of the Evaluation and Appraisal Report (EAR) amendment process, pertaining to Recreation & Open Space, Capital Improvements, and Public School Facilities, at 10:00 a.m., or as soon thereafter as possible, on Tuesday, August 5, 2025, in the Board Room, 600 S. Commerce Ave., Sebring, FL The Construction Licensing, Enforcement and Appeals Board will hold a regular meeting on Tuesday, August 5, 2025, at 7:00 p.m., in the Board Room, 600 S. Commerce Ave., Sebring, FL A Public Hearing of the Highlands County Planning & Zoning Commission and Local Planning Agency and the Zoning Board of Adjustment will be held at 3:00 p.m., on Tuesday, August 12, 2025, in the Board Room, 600 S. Commerce Ave., Sebring, FL 5. CONSTITUTIONAL OFFICERS - ANNOUNCEMENTS: 6. RECOGNITIONS, PRESENTATIONS AND PROCLAMATIONS: 6.A Highlands County and Highlands County Economic Development Strategic Plan Presentation. HIGHLANDS COUNTY BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS Tuesday, August 5, 2025 9:00 AM 600 S. Commerce Ave. Sebring, FL 33870 Please silence all cell phones and devices. Meghan DiGiacomo, VisionFirst Advisors Senior Consultant & Griff Salmon VisionFirst Principal There is no fiscal impact. HighlandsFL Final Presentation 08.05.25.pdf Presentation on Strategic Planning.1.pdf

6.B Florida Waste Solutions Activity Update 7. CONSENT AGENDA 7.A Request acceptance of the 2025-2026 Emergency Management Preparedness Assistance Grant (EMPA). 7.B Request acceptance of the 2025-2026 Hazard Analysis Grant. 7.C Request approval of Budget Amendment 24-25-096 for additional funding for the EOC Warehouse building. 7.D Request adoption of Resolution 24-25-128 for Budget Amendment 24-25-098 for the Emergency Management Preparedness Assistance grant (EMPA). 7.E Request adoption of Resolution 24-25-127 for Budget Amendment 24-25-097 for the 2025-2026 Hazard Analysis Grant (HA Grant). Shawn McDowell, Florida Waste Solutions Laurie A. Hurner, County Administrator No Fiscal Impact Corey Amundsen, Division Chief The fiscal impact will be an increase to Fund 005 (General) in the amount of $105,806 and is used to supplement cost center 3991 (Local Emergency Mgmt). Statement of Issue.pdf Highlands County FY25 A0554 Agreement.pdf Corey Amundsen, Division Chief The fiscal impact will be an increase to Fund 005 (General) in the amount of $1,953.73 and is used to supplement cost center 3991 (Local Emergency Mgmt). Statement of Issue.pdf T0425 Highlands County 25-26 HA Agreement.pdf Tiffany Gunn, Capital Projects Manager The fiscal impact is $60,000 from Fund 151 (Infrastructure Surtax) cost center 9990B (Budgetary Expenditures AC/151), account 59900 (Reserve for Contingency) to Project 23085 (EOC Warehouse Building), cost center 3991A (Emergency Management), account 56200Z (Project Buildings). 24-25-096 Proj 23085 EOC Warehouse Bldg Add'l Funding (BA).pdf Statement of Issue.pdf 24-25-096 Proj 23085 EOC Warehouse Bldg Add'l Funding (Reserve).pdf Corey Amundsen, Division Chief The fiscal impact will be an increase to Fund 005 (General) in the amount of $105,806 from the EMPA grant and is used to supplement cost center 3991 (Local Emergency Mgmt), account 51200Z (Project Salaries & Wages). 24-25-098R Proj 24052 EMPA Grant FY25-26 (Resolution).pdf 24-25-098 Proj 24052 EMPA Grant FY25-26 (BA).pdf Statement of Issue.pdf Corey Amundsen, Division Chief The fiscal impact will be an increase to Fund 005 (General) in the amount of $1,953.73 from the Hazard Analysis grant and is used to supplement cost center 3991 (Local Emergency Mgmt), account 51200Z (Project Salaries & Wages). Statement of Issue.pdf

7.F Request adoption of Resolution 24-25-131 for the Local Mitigation Strategy Plan 5- year update. 7.G Request to approve the STATE OF FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION (FDEP) Amendment 3 for the Florida Water Pollution Control Financing Corporation Clean Water State Revolving Fund Planning Loan. 7.H Request approval of the agreement with Florida Office of the State Courts Administrator and Highlands County. 7.I Request approval of the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) State Highway Lighting, Maintenance, and Compensation “Exhibit A” ASH11, Financial Project NO. 412579-1-78-02 FY 25-26 and accompanying Resolution 24-25-133. 7.J Request adoption of Resolution 24-25-135 for Budget Amendment 24-25-100 to reverse a portion of encumbrances that rolled from FY 23/24 into FY 24/25. 24-25-097R Proj 24051 Hazard Analysis Grant 25-26 (Resolution).pdf 24-25-097 Proj 24051 Hazard Analysis Grant 25-26 (BA).pdf Corey Amundsen, Division Chief No fiscal impact. STATEMENT OF ISSUE - LMS Plan.pdf FDEM Approval Letter LMS Plan 2025.pdf Resolution adoption of local mitigation strategy.SGS.pdf Mitchell D. Thomas, P.E., Assistant County Engineer - Stormwater No fiscal impact since the Amendment #2 only reassigns the oversight and management of the Loan. Highlands County WW280230 A3.pdf 1354-2024 Statement of Issue.pdf Brandon Gunn, Parks & Facilities Director The fiscal impact is an increase to Fund 005 (General), Cost Center 1031 (State Court Facilities), Account 3348900Z (Project Other Court Related Grant), Project 22044 (Courthouse Facade) in the amount of $285,331.42. Statement of Issue 8-5-25 Meeting.pdf OSCA Reimbursement Agreement.pdf JD Langford, P.E., Assistant County Administrator / Acting County Engineer Upon approval of the agreement, the County will receive $262,656.95 in Fund 110 (Transportation Trust) as compensation for maintaining streetlights for the State Highways for the FDOT Fiscal Year 25/26 which will be budgeted in the FY 25/26 budget. ASH11 Highlands Lighting WO and Exhibit A 2526.pdf Agenda Item Statement of Issue - Board Meeting 5-20-25 Exhibit A- FY 25-26 Highwy Lighting.pdf Res. 24-25-133 .FDOT Project 412579-1-78-02 FY 25-26.pdf David Nitz, OMB Manager The fiscal impact will be a decrease to the overall budget in the amount of $267,179.43 by reversing a portion of encumbrances that rolled forward from FY 23/24 into FY 24/25. The following funds decreased, and amounts are as follows: Fund 005 General ($47,982.43), Fund 110 Transportation Trust ($39,156.00), Fund

7.K Request approval of the Ridge to River Phase 2 technical assistance letter. 7.L Request adoption of Resolution 24-25-136 for Budget Amendment 24-25-101 to appropriate Insurance Proceeds. 7.M Request Chair’s signature for Agreement No. DMS-P1-25-07-05 to fund Public Safety Answering Point (PSAP) Upgrades. 7.N Request approval of Budget Amendment 24-25-102 within Fund 110 (Transportation Trust Fund), Cost Center 9990A (Budget Expenditures AC/110), Account 59900 (Reserve for Contingency) to Cost Center 4105 (Traffic Operations) Account 56400 (Machinery & Equipment) for the purchase of a replacement traffic signal cabinet. 7.O Request approval of Budget Amendment 24-25-103 within Fund 110 (Transportation Trust Fund), Cost Center 4100 (County Engineer), Account 51200 (Regular Salaries & Wages) to Account 54900 (Other Charges & Obligations) for the recruitment of a County Engineer. 152 Tourist Development Trust ($30,587.20), Fund 181 Fire Assessment ($249.26), and Fund 401 Solid Waste ($149,204.54). Reg.-1357-2024 Statement of Issue_Encumbrances Roll Adjustments.pdf 24-25-100 Encumbrances Roll Adjustments - Non Projects (BA).pdf 24-25-100R Encumbrance Roll Adjustments - Non Projects (Resolution).pdf Dawn Ritter, Natural Resources Manager No fiscal impact Ridge to River Phase 2-Letter.pdf Statement_of_Issue-Ridge_to_River_Phase_2_Technical_Letter.docx Brandon Gunn, Parks & Facilities Management Director The fiscal impact is a increase to Fund 151 (Infrastructure Surtax), 3694010 (Insurance Proceeds) in the amount of $38,501. Proceeds are being appropriated to cost center 6102A (Parks Department), account 56400 (Machinery & Equipment). 24-25-101 Ins. Proceeds_PR137 Backhoe (BA).pdf 24-25-101R Ins. Proceeds_PR137 Backhoe (Resolution).pdf Reg.-1359-2024_Stmt_of_Issue_-_Parks_Dept_Ins._Proceeds.pdf Paul Blackman, Sheriff There is no fiscal impact. Reg.-1363-2024 Stmt of Issue_Sheriff Agreement No. DMS-P1-25-07-05 .pdf FY25-26 PSAP Agreement DMS-P1-25-07-05 Highlands County (Sheriff).pdf Uladzislau “Vlad†Bilukha, P.E., Assistant County Engineer - Transportation There is no fiscal impact to the overall budget as the funds were budgeted in the FY 24-25 Adopted Budget within Fund 110 (Transportation Trust Fund) Cost Center 9990A (Budget Expenditure AC/110), Account 59900 (Reserve for Contingency) to Cost Center 4105 (Traffic Operations), Account 56400 (Machinery & Equipment) in the amount of $40,000. This Budget Amendment is simply reallocating the budgeted funds to the proper account within the Transportation Trust Fund. STATEMENT OF ISSUE 1369-2024.pdf 24-25-102 4105 Traffic Ops Add'l Funding (BA).pdf 24-25-102 Traffic Ops Signal Cabinet Replacement (Reserve).pdf JD Langford, P.E., Assistant County Administrator/Acting County Engineer

7.P Request Approval of Interlocal Agreement between Highlands County and the Tenth Judicial Circuit Court of Florida 7.Q Merchant McIntyre Associates, LLC Review of Partnership Successes and 2025- 2026 Planning 7.R Request to accept into the record the Court-Related and Other Miscellaneous Funds Revenue and Expenditures Summary for the Quarter ended March 31, 2025. 7.S Request to accept into the record the Court-Related and Other Miscellaneous Funds Revenue and Expenditures Summary, for the Quarter ended June 30, 2025. 8. PUBLIC COMMENT 9. COMMITTEE ASSIGNMENTS: 10. PUBLIC HEARING 10.A Public hearing to approve Resolution 24-25-141 of the Highlands County Fire Protection Municipal Service Benefit Unit pertaining to the re-imposition of the fire protection special assessment. There is no fiscal impact to the overall budget as the funds were budgeted within the FY 24-25 Budget within Cost Center 4100 (County Engineer) and Cost Center 4100, (Engineering Services) Account 51200 (Regular Salaries & Wages) in the amount of $20,000. This Budget Amendment is simply reallocating the budgeted funds to the proper account. Statement of Issue 1370-2024.pdf 24-25-103 Realign Funds to cover Strategic Government PO 251111.pdf Sherry G. Sutphen, County Attorney There is no fiscal impact. The Agreement governs the use of existing budgeted funds for court-related expenditures in accordance with Florida law. Interlocal Agreement-Highlands.pdf Interlocal 10th Judicial 2025 Cover Memo.docx Laurie A. Hurner, County Administrator The fiscal impact of $90,000 in Fund 005 (General) is budgeted in Cost Center 2111 Central Services, Account 53100 Professional Services. mm 220252026 stmt of issue.pdf Highlands-MM Planning Memo 2025-2026.pdf HighlandsCo-MM.ServiceAgreement.(2025.07.31) (002)Rev.pdf Highlands County Clerk of Courts' Accounting Manager Jackie Gabrus, CGFM No fiscal impact. FY 2025 Court-Related and Other Misc Funds Memo Mar 2025.pdf Highlands County Clerk of Courts' Accounting Manager Jackie Gabrus, CGFM No fiscal impact. FY 2025 Court-Related and Other Misc Funds Memo Jun 2025.pdf Tanya Cannady, Business Service Director Kelly Duppenthaler, Fire Chief There is no fiscal impact to the fire assessment fund 181 as this does not affect the

11. ACTION AGENDA 11.A Request approval of resolution No. 24-25-132 sunsetting the Industrial Development Authority. 11.B Request approval of resolution number 24-25-129 creating the Economic Development Council 11.C Statement of Legislative Intent seeking direction from the Board to draft revisions to the Highlands County Code of Ordinances, Chapter 5.6 – Nuisances, to establish a public nuisance abatement process for properties involved in chronic unlawful or dangerous activities. 11.D Statement of Legislative Intent seeking direction from the Board regarding consideration of an Ordinance that establishes licensing requirements for hobby breeders. 11.E Request adoption of Resolution 24-25-130 for Budget Amendment 24-25-099 to total budget. Fire Assessment Nursing Homes 2025.pdf Fire Assessment Wholly Exempt non churches 2025.pdf Wholly Exempt - Church.pdf Final Fire Tear Sheet - Affidavit.pdf Resolution 24-25-141 FINAL Fire Assessment.25-26.SGS.pdf Statement of Issue.pdf Sherry Sutphen, County Attorney The fiscal impact would be staff time to complete any necessary revisions and publications fees. Resolution.Disolution IDA.sgs.pdf IDA Statement of issue final.pdf Sherry, Sutphen County Attorney No fiscal impact. Statement of Issue.pdf Resolution EDC GR.SGS.docx Sherry G. Sutphen, County Attorney The fiscal impact would consist of staff and legal time to research and develop the ordinance. Future fiscal implications may include administrative costs related to enforcement and hearings, which could be offset by fines or abatement cost recovery. Statement of Leg Intent Nuisance chronic unlawful or dangerous activities (2025.07.17).docx Sherry G. Sutphen, County Attorney The fiscal impact would be staff and legal time to complete any necessary steps to research and develop an ordinance. SOLI Licensed Breeder.sgs.pdf

correct the budget for the Infrastructure Surtax Series 2025 Loan Proceeds. 11.F Request Adoption of Resolution No. 24-25-138 Restricting Large Vehicle Traffic on SR 66 & US 27 at Sparta Road. 11.G Request Adoption of Resolution No. 24-25-137 Restricting Large Vehicle Traffic on SR 66 at CR 635. 11.H Request Adoption of Resolution No. 24-25-139 Restricting Large Vehicle Traffic on US 27 at Sparrow Avenue. 11.I Request adoption of Resolution 24-25-142 , authorizing the County Administrator to apply for Rural Infrastructure Fund grants. 12. COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR AND LEGAL 12.A Submission of a 2026 policy proposal to the Florida Association of Counties recommending an amendment to Florida Statue 162.06 (1)(b) removing the requirement for a person who reports a potential violation of a code or an ordinance to provide his or her name and address to the respective local government before an enforcement proceeding may occur. David Nitz, OMB Mananger The fiscal impact is a net decrease to Fund 350 (HCISSR LTD Capital) in the amount of $8,177,000. Loan proceeds are being appropriated in cost center 2680G (HCISSR LTD Capital 2025), account 56200Z (Project Buildings), Project 21064 (County Jail Facility Expansion) in the amount of $7,000,000; $4,925,000 in account 56200 (Buildings), and $75,000 in account 53100Z (Professional Svcs), Project 21064. 24-25-099 Revise HCISSR LTD Capital Series 2025 Note (BA).pdf 24-25-099R Revise HCISSR LTD Capital Series 2025 Note (Resolution).pdf Reg.-1349-2024 Statement of Issue_HCISSR LTD Capital Series 2025 Note.pdf James D. Langford, P.E., Assistant County Administrator / Acting County Engineer There is no Fiscal Impact. FDOT will be placing the signs in their Right-of-way. Agenda Item Memo - Statement of Issue___ Sparta Rd No Truck Sign.pdf Resolution_24.25.138 Sparta Road.66 and 27 NO TRUCKS.SGS.pdf Sparta Road No Trucks map.pdf James D. Langford, P.E., Assistant County Administrator / Acting County Engineer There is no Fiscal Impact. FDOT will be placing the signs in their Right-of-way. Resolution_24.25.137 County Road 635.NO TRUCKS.SGS.pdf 635 No Trucks map.pdf Agenda Item Memo - Statement of Issue CR 635 No Truck Sign.pdf James D. Langford, P.E., Assistant County Administrator / Acting County Engineer There is no Fiscal Impact. FDOT will be placing the signs in their Right-of-way. Agenda Item Memo - Statement of Issue Sparrow Ave No Truck Sign.pdf Resolution_24.25.139 Sparrow Avenue.27 NO TRUCKS.SGS.pdf Sparrow Ave No Truck.pdf Laurie Hurner, County Administrator There is no fiscal impact at this time. Statement of Issue.docx Resolution Rural Infrastructure Fund Grants 24-25-142.SGS.docx Laurie Hurner, County Administrator Leah Sauls, Development Services Director

12.B County Attorney Status Report as of July 29, 2025. 12.C Commissioner's Priorities and the Project Status Report. 13. WORKSHOP 13.A Workshop to discuss the proposed FY25-26 Budget 14. COMMISSIONERS 15. INFORMATIONAL 15.A Notice of Board Workshop held to review and discuss draft amendments to the Highlands County Comprehensive Plan. 15.B Board payables from August 5, 2025, through August 14, 2025 15.C UF/IFAS Extension Highlands County Barn Manual 16. ADJOURN There is no fiscal impact at this time. 2026 FAC Policy Proposal - Code Enforcement.v2.pdf Sherry G. Sutphen, County Attorney There is no fiscal impact. Legal Log (as of 7.30.25).pdf Laurie Hurner, County Administrator There is no fiscal impact. County Administrator Laurie Hurner No fiscal impact at this time. PROPOSED 25-26 Budget_8-5-25 Board Workshop.pdf Budget Worshop Summaries Rev Binder.pdf Ad Valorem Adopted_Actual - 10 Year.pdf Cyndie Kramer, Planning & Zoning Manager There is no fiscal impact. Statement of Issue June 17 Workshop Notice.pdf Laurie A Hurner, County Administrator No Fiscal Impact Barn Manual 25-26..PDF.pdf 4H Barn 220252026 stmt of issue.pdf ADJOURN Any person who decides to appeal any decision made by this Board of County Commissioners of Highlands County, Florida, in public hearing or meeting is hereby advised that he or she will need a record of the proceedings, and that, for such purpose, he or she may need to ensure that a verbatim record of the proceedings is made, which record will include the testimony and evidence upon which such appeal is to be based.

The Board of County Commissioners of Highlands County, Florida, does not discriminate upon the basis of any individual’s disability status. This non-discrimination policy involves every aspect of the Board's functions, including one's access to, participation, employment or treatment in its programs or activities. "Anyone requiring reasonable accommodation as provided for in the Americans With Disabilities Act or Section 286.26 Florida Statutes should contact Human Resources, ADA Coordinator at: 863-402-6509 (voice), or via Florida Rely Service 711, or by e-mail: hrmanager@highlandsfl.gov." Requests for CART or interpreter services should be made as soon as possible but no less than 48 hours in advance to permit coordination of the service. Any invocation that may be offered before the official start of the Commission meeting is a voluntary offering by a private citizen. The views or beliefs expressed by the invocation speaker have not been reviewed or approved by the Commission, and the Commission is not allowed by law to endorse the religious beliefs or views of this, or any other speaker. A person desiring to provide public comment related to an item on the Consent Agenda of this meeting, must fill out a Speaker Card and submit the same to the County Administrator or Chairperson by 8:50 a.m. All Speaker Cards received after 8:50am, will be called during the regular Public Comment. No person will be permitted to speak at the time of the Consent Agenda if a Speaker Card has not been timely submitted.