Hardee County Board of County Commissioners Regular Meeting
The Board addressed several key agenda items, including the approval of various interlocal agreements, resolutions for certificates of public convenience for emergency medical transportation services, and grant agreement acceptances for hazardous waste, law enforcement, and environmental projects. Significant business agenda items included the approval of ordinance amendments regarding future land use and rezoning, a variance request for property setbacks, and the award of contracts for emergency operations center construction and stream remediation engineering services. Furthermore, the Board ratified multiple grant applications for utility infrastructure improvements in Wauchula Hills and received the annual State Housing Initiative Program report, while also adopting a new charitable donation policy and approving operating budget amendments.
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The Tourist Development Council meeting included a presentation on location analytics platform Placer AI, an update on the GFNY Bike Race, and a review of year-to-date budget figures. The council also reviewed the proposed budget for the 2026-2027 fiscal year, discussed updates regarding a tourism tax referendum, and established a schedule of proposed dates for future meetings.
Jun 18, 2026·Board meeting
Hardee County Board Of County Commissioners Regular Meeting
The Board approved several items, including agreements for special needs shelter usage and fire rescue services, and ratified multiple grant applications for debris management, transportation systems, and infrastructure feasibility studies. They approved a deductive change order for airport road repairs and the 2025 Tax Roll Recapitulation. The meeting included the approval of an ordinance to increase the Tourist Development Tax, subject to a referendum. Additionally, the Board authorized several grant applications for mosquito control, fire prevention, safety training, and firefighter staffing. Resolutions were adopted to update the building department fee schedule, rank proposals for building inspection services, and adjust speed limits on Bostick Road. The Board also awarded a bridge repair contract, discussed solid waste services, and made appointments to the Insurance and Wellness Committee and the Industrial Development Authority.
Jun 4, 2026·Board meeting
Hardee County Board of County Commissioners Regular Meeting
The Board conducted a regular meeting which included a fire rescue pinning ceremony and a presentation from the Property Appraiser regarding historic property tax cuts. The Board approved various consent agenda items, including budget amendments, grant agreements, and a settlement agreement. Project updates were provided for State Road 64/663 and the library teen mural contest. The Board approved the first reading of an ordinance regarding the Tourist Development Tax and a resolution to place a school board ad valorem property tax levy referendum on the upcoming ballot. Additionally, the Board discussed a data center, procurement policy updates, and financial management topics.
