Hardee County Board of County Commissioners Regular Meeting
The meeting included the issuance of proclamations for World Polio Day and Domestic Violence Awareness Month. The board reviewed and approved several consent agenda items, including grant agreements for solid waste management, courthouse safety hardening, and a multi-government complex. Other actions included approving a variance request, awarding a contract for water and sewer improvements in Wauchula Hills, and making appointments to the Construction Industry Licensing Board. The meeting also featured discussions on county manager items, including a replacement loader, a line of credit, and a franchise agreement update.
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Hardee County Board Of County Commissioners Final Budget Public Hearing
The meeting focused on the adoption of the final millage rate and the final operating and capital outlay budget for the upcoming fiscal year. Key discussions included the approval of Resolution 2026-65, which sets the final millage rate, and Resolution 2026-66, which adopts the final operating and capital outlay budget totaling $263,412,246.
Sep 8, 2026·Board meeting
Hardy County Board of County Commissioners Budget Public Hearing
The Board held a public hearing for the tentative budget for the 2026-2027 fiscal year. Key discussions focused on the fire department's ongoing challenges with retention, recruitment, and wage competitiveness, as well as the fiscal impact of overtime costs on the department's operations. The board also reviewed the overall budget, including the millage rate, special assessments, capital reserve fund allocations, and funding requests from constitutional officers. Additionally, the board addressed an interlocal agreement regarding the sheriff's budget and the reallocation of certain expenditures.
Sep 8, 2026·Board meeting
Hardee County Board Of County Commissioners Tentative Budget Public Hearing
The Board of County Commissioners conducted a public hearing focused on the tentative budget for the upcoming fiscal year. Key actions included the adoption of Resolution 2026-51, which established the tentative millage rate, and Resolution 2026-52, which set the tentative operating and capital outlay budget. Additionally, the Board approved Resolution 2026-53 and Resolution 2026-54 regarding final fire rescue and solid waste assessments, respectively. Public comment was invited and received during the session.
