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Hernando/Citrus Metropolitan Planning Organization Regular Meeting Minutes - Final December 15, 2022 CALL TO ORDER Chairman Narverud called the meeting to order at 1:30 p.m. on Thursday, November 3, 2022, in City of Brooksville, Council Chambers, 201 Howell Avenue, Brooksville, FL 34601. Attendee Name Title Elizabeth Narverud Chairman Rebecca Bays Commissioner John Allocco Commissioner Jeff Kinnard Commissioner Steve Champion Commissioner Cabot McBride Council Member Jerry Campbell Commissioner Jon Jouben County Attorney Robert Esposito MPO Executive Director Carlene Riecss Transportation Planner III Mary Elwin MPO Coordinator Invocation Commissioner Allocco delivered the Invocation. Pledge of Allegiance The Pledge of Allegiance was recited. MPO Board & Staff Introductions MPO Board members and staff introduced themselves. Please Silence Electronic Devices The Chairman asked everyone to silence their electronic devices. Enter Proof of Publication into the Record Ms. Riecss read the proof of publication for the December 15, 2022, meeting into the record. APPROVAL/MODIFICATION OF AGENDA (Limited to Board and Staff) Motion Commissioner Allocco made a motion to approve the agenda as presented. Councilman McBride seconded the motion and it carried 7-0. Hernando CountyPage 1Metropolitan Planning Organization

Minutes - Final December 15, 2022Regular Meeting RESULT: ADOPTED MOVER: John Allocco SECONDER: Cabot McBride AYES: Elizabeth Narverud, John Allocco, Jeff Kinnard, Cabot McBride, Steve Champion, Rebecca Bays, and Jerry Campbell ABSENT: Blake Bell, and Pat Fitzpatrick INFORMATIONAL ITEMS/PRESENTATIONS Florida Department of Transportation Presentation - Tentative Five-Year Work Program FY 2024-FY 2028 11385 Ms. Suzanne Monk, Government Liaison from the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) District 7, presented FDOT's Tentative Five-Year Work Program for FY 2024-FY 2028 via Powerpoint presentation. The five-year plan includes public transit, seaport, airport, and rail projects, along with design and construction. The current adopted work program is FY 2023-FY 2027 she noted. On June 30, 2023, the fiscal year will end and FY 2024 will begin on July 1, 2023. After the Governor signs the work program, the first year is included in the state budget and the work program will be considered adopted. Ms. Monk stated that when beginning development of the work program, FDOT looks at preserving the existing program by reviewing cost estimates and ensuring that projects remain whole, followed by funding the next phases of projects, and then by adding new projects . Councilman McBride indicated he did not remember the City of Crystal River NWP HQ Bypass Road Project, highlighted in the presentation, as a priority project. Ms. Monk explained that it is not a priority project because it is a Florida Land Access Grant (FLAP) funded project submitted by the City of Crystal River. Commissioner Allocco requested further information regarding the Crystal River project. Commissioner Allocco requested that this project be monitored. Commissioner Allocco discussed the increase in traffic between Hernando and Pasco County. Commissioner Allocco commented it is his hope the jurisdictions work together to address some of these bigger projects, in particular, County Line Road. Mr. Esposito indicated he is in communication with Pasco County on a regular basis. Mr. Esposito mentioned that because the County Line Road project did not receive the earmark funding requested last year, there is a one-year cone of silence with the FDOT concerning the project. Commissioner Allocco mentioned that development on the south side of County Line Road will need access to water and sewer services so both counties will need to work together. Commissioner Champion asked whether there are any capacity studies on Culbreath Road. Commissioner Champion indicated there is considerable traffic and four-laning the road should be considered. Ms. Monk said she would follow up on this matter. Commissioner Hernando CountyPage 2Metropolitan Planning Organization

Minutes - Final December 15, 2022Regular Meeting Champion also questioned the need to resurface US 41 in Hernando County. Ms. Monk said she would follow up regarding this project as well. Ms. Monk continued discussing projects including the electric vehicle (EV) charging stations funded in Hernando County. Ms. Monk stated the locations identified are general areas only at this time. Ms. Monk further indicated that the EV stations will not be Tesla stations. A solicitation will be released for bidding on the EV stations; however, she did not know whether the locations would be on privately-owned or FDOT-owned properties. Commissioner Champion felt the US 301 location was not appropriate given its proximity to the Tesla charging stations at SR 50 and I-75 in the Winn Dixie parking lot. Commissioner Champion felt that a location along the Suncoast Parkway would make more sense. There was discussion regarding whether adapters could be used by non-Tesla vehicles to charge at the Tesla charging stations. Ms. Monk stated she would follow up with FDOT Central Office. The next category of projects discussed related to Aviation. The Crystal River airport received earmarked funding for the runway expansion. Commissioner Kinnard inquired about the status of the funding agreement. Ming Gao, Modal Development Administrator with the FDOT District 7, addressed the Board and indicated that FDOT will execute an agreement but as far as final approval is concerned, runway expansion is up to the Federal Aviation Authority (FAA). Chairman Narverud interjected that she looked-up the adapter issue and it appears that adapters can be used at the Tesla charging stations for non-Tesla vehicles. Ms. Monk summarized the funding for the Hernando/Citrus MPO area and reminded the Board and public of the due date for comments on the tentative work program . There was no further discussion. Mr. Esposito thanked the MPO Board for working with the FDOT and wished everyone a Merry Christmas. Presentation by the Florida Turnpike Enterprise (FTE) - Tentative Five-Year Work Program FY 2024 - FY 2028 11485 Siaosi Fine from the Florida Turnpike Enterprise (FTE) presented FTE's Tentative Five-Year Work Program for FY 2024-FY 2028. Mr. Fine stated that approximately $601M of funding will be allocated to the Hernando/Citrus MPO area. Mr. Fine clarified that the presentation on the screen is formatted a little differently but the information in the MPO packet is the same. He discussed the increase in population, vehicle registration and Turnpike usage since 2005. The primary revenue for FTE comes from Toll and concession revenue. Commissioner Champion asked Mr. Fine about something he had heard regarding lowering tolls for local drivers and wondered what the impact would be to the FTE's revenue. Mr. Fine said he would need to research the question further. Commissioner Allocco asked whether there was any consideration to reduce local fares in a community in an effort to encourage use of the Suncoast Parkway which would take traffic off of some of the more congested local roadways. Mr. Fine indicated he would have to research Hernando CountyPage 3Metropolitan Planning Organization

Minutes - Final December 15, 2022Regular Meeting that question. Mr. Fine discussed the funding priorities as outlined in the presentation. Commissioner Bays asked how a need for expansion was demonstrated. Mr. Fine stated that traffic modeling to determine traffic projects are analyzed. In response to Commissioner Kinnard's question, Mr. Fine stated that the portion of the roadway from SR 44 to CR 486 has construction funding in FY 2023 and FY 2024. He mentioned that Commissioner Bays and Mr. Jim Kimbrough were major advocates years ago of the Suncoast Parkway being completed to US 19. Commissioner Bays asked whether a study could be performed utilizing IP addresses for traffic coming through Citrus County from I-75 to get to travel to the Suncoast Parkway. William Roll, with the MPO’s General Planning Consultant Kimley Horn, responded that an analysis would be possible but the data may not be good enough since the Suncoast Parkway recently opened in Citrus. Mr. Roll stated he could prepare a snapshot to see if it would make sense to analyze further. Commissioner Champion stated that technology is leading some of the driver choices. Councilman McBride opined that traffic from Wildwood to Gainesville is a problem that is not going to go away. He also asked Mr. Fine to verify that there are construction funds for the Suncoast Parkway from SR 44 to US 19 in various fiscal years of the Work Program. Mr. Fine responded affirmatively. Chairman Narverud asked whether there are any plans to build an access to the Suncoast Parkway at Centralia in Hernando County. Mr. Fine responded not at this time. He further reviewed the formatting of the report and features that provide summary information that is easily identified. Commissioner Allocco commented that there is no good east/west roadway and asked whether Mr. Fine was aware of any projects in the works. Mr. Fine indicated he was not aware of any but would check and report back. MPO Board Meeting Summary - November 3, 2022 11481 Mr. Esposito reviewed the Meeting Summary from the MPO Board Meeting on November 3, 2022. The MPO Board did not have any comments or questions. MPO Quarterly Financial Report 11489 Mr. Esposito reviewed the Quarterly Financial Report for the period from April 1, 2022-June 30, 2022. Mr. Esposito explained the quarterly report for the period from July 1, 2022 - September 30, 2022, would be provided at the next meeting. MPO COMMITTEE APPOINTMENTS Bicycle/Pedestrian Advisory Committee (BPAC) Member Appointments 11384 Mr. Esposito advised the MPO Board that two members on the Bicycle/Pedestrian Advisory Hernando CountyPage 4Metropolitan Planning Organization

Minutes - Final December 15, 2022Regular Meeting Committee (BPAC) had reapplied to serve another two-year term. The members are Jim McLean and Dennis Reiland. Commissioner Rebecca Bays indicated she has worked with both members for many years and would support their reappointment. Motion Commissioner Bays made a motion to approve the BPAC re-appointments of Jim McLean and Dennis Reiland as presented. Commissioner Kinnard seconded and the motion it carried 7-0. RESULT: ADOPTED MOVER: Rebecca Bays SECONDER: Jeff Kinnard AYES: Elizabeth Narverud, John Allocco, Jeff Kinnard, Cabot McBride, Steve Champion, Rebecca Bays, and Jerry Campbell ABSENT: Blake Bell, and Pat Fitzpatrick Citizens Advisory Committee (CAC) Member Appointments 11382 Mr. Esposito advised the MPO Board that three members of the Citizens Advisory Committee had re-applied to serve another two-year term. The members are Ron Lawson, representing the City of Brooksville; Beverly Howard, representing the City of Crystal River; and Karen Esty, representing the City of Inverness. Motion Commissioner Kinnard made a motion to approve the CAC Member appointments as presented, the motion was seconded by Commissioner Allocco and it carried 7-0. RESULT: ADOPTED MOVER: Jeff Kinnard SECONDER: John Allocco AYES: Elizabeth Narverud, John Allocco, Jeff Kinnard, Cabot McBride, Steve Champion, Rebecca Bays, and Jerry Campbell ABSENT: Blake Bell, and Pat Fitzpatrick Hernando County Transportation Disadvantaged Local Coordinating Board (TDLCB) Appointment 11484 Mr. Esposito advised the MPO Board that staff is requesting Kimberly Dibenedetto replace retiring member, Chris Mundell, on the Hernando County Transportation Disadvantaged Local Coordinating Board (TDLCB) representing the Hernando County School District Transportation Department. Motion Commissioner Allocco made a motion to approve the appointment of Kimberly Dibenedetto to the TDLCB as presented. Commissioner Champion seconded the motion and it carried 7-0. Hernando CountyPage 5Metropolitan Planning Organization

Minutes - Final December 15, 2022Regular Meeting RESULT: ADOPTED MOVER: John Allocco SECONDER: Steve Champion AYES: Elizabeth Narverud, John Allocco, Jeff Kinnard, Cabot McBride, Steve Champion, Rebecca Bays, and Jerry Campbell ABSENT: Blake Bell, and Pat Fitzpatrick PUBLIC HEARINGS MPO Title VI and Limited English Proficiency Plans for Approval 10514 Ms. Riecss introduced the MPO’s updated Title VI and Limited English Proficiency Plans. Ms. Riecss indicated the plans are reviewed and updated as needed. The most recent update occurred in September 2018. Ms. Riecss stated the changes were largely made to the formatting of the document. The plans have been bookmarked and pictures have been included to make the plans visually appealing. The plans had been reviewed by the MPO Committees, FDOT, and FHWA. Commissioner Allocco commented that providing documents and translation services to a limited population could put a financial burden on the Hernando/Citrus MPO. Google translation services are available for the documents posted and there are several Spanish speaking employees in the County who could be used for translation services. The notices include phone numbers for information and appropriate services would be determined from there. (For clarification, the Agenda included two Public Hearing items E1 (Title VI and LEP) and E2 (Public Participation Plan) requiring public input and a separate motion for each item E1 and E2). There was no public comment. Motion Commissioner Champion made a motion to approve item E1 (MPO Title VI and Limited English Proficiency Plan). The motion was seconded by Commissioner Kinnard and it carried 7-0. RESULT: ADOPTED MOVER: Steve Champion SECONDER: Jeff Kinnard AYES: Elizabeth Narverud, John Allocco, Jeff Kinnard, Cabot McBride, Steve Champion, Rebecca Bays, and Jerry Campbell ABSENT: Blake Bell, and Pat Fitzpatrick MPO - Public Participation Plan (PPP) Adoption 11387 Ms. Riecss indicated there was a 45-day public comment period for the Public Participation Hernando CountyPage 6Metropolitan Planning Organization

Minutes - Final December 15, 2022Regular Meeting Plan (PPP) and the committees reviewed the PPP on October 26, 2022. Ms. Riecss stated the document was reformatted and updated to be more user-friendly. Ms. Riecss indicated that public comment is needed. There was no public wishing to speak. Motion Commissioner Campbell made a motion to approve the PPP as presented. Commissioner Kinnard seconded the motion and it carried 7-0. RESULT: ADOPTED MOVER: Jerry Campbell SECONDER: Jeff Kinnard AYES: Elizabeth Narverud, John Allocco, Jeff Kinnard, Cabot McBride, Steve Champion, Rebecca Bays, and Jerry Campbell ABSENT: Blake Bell, and Pat Fitzpatrick CITIZEN COMMENTS Mr. William Roll, of the MPO Board’s General Planning Consultant Kimley Horn and Associates, discussed resurfacing on US 41. He stated it is important to keep the condition of the roadways from developing longitudinal and alligator cracks, as well as other deficiencies. Mr. Roll stated it is less expensive to resurface roads than ultimately rebuild them. Mr. Jim McLean, Withlacoochee State Trail Vice President, and member of the BPAC addressed the MPO Board regarding funding for Phase 2 of the Withlacoochee State Trail Resurfacing. At the committee meeting on December 14, 2022, Mr. McLean learned there is $1.5 million dollars available for Phase 2 rehabilitation. Mr. McLean stated he has a survey of the Trail from Pasco County to Citrus/Marion. There are approximately 25 areas that need repair from the 47-mile trail. Mr. McLean indicated they are also receiving funding from Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) which can be used for repair in Hernando County. Mr. McLean was pleased and thanked everyone. Siaosi Fine, from the Florida Turnpike Enterprise, came forward to update the MPO Board as to whether a Suncoast (SunPass) Savings program would affect revenue. Mr. Fine advised it will not affect the work program. The Suncoast Savings program is funded through the FTE surplus fund and will be reimbursed from the general revenue budget for the toll credits issued to customers. MPO DIRECTOR COMMENTS Mr. Esposito advised the MPO Board that the MPOAC is planning on doing a weekend institute for MPO Board members. Mr. Esposito asked if anyone would be interested and more information will be provided when available. BOARD COMMENTS MPO Board members wished everyone a Merry Christmas and thanked staff and agencies for their help. A special thank you was given to Mary Elwin and Carlene Riecss. Hernando CountyPage 7Metropolitan Planning Organization

Minutes - Final December 15, 2022Regular Meeting ADJOURNMENT Commissioner Narverud adjourned the meeting at 3:07 p.m. UPCOMING MEETING: The next regular meeting of the Metropolitan Planning Organization is tentatively scheduled for Thursday, January 5, 2023, beginning at 1:30 pm, in the Lecanto Government Center, 3600 W. Sovereign Path, Room 166, Lecanto, Florida. The meeting agenda and back-up material are available online at www.hernandocitrusmpo.us. Hernando CountyPage 8Metropolitan Planning Organization