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Oct 13, 2026·BoardMeeting
Board
Community Redevelopment Agency Council Meeting
The board discussed the proposed approval of a new Implementation Forum Grant program aimed at fostering partnerships and networking to support the goals of the local redevelopment plan. The initiative would provide up to $5,000 per gathering for eligible expenses such as venue rentals, speaker fees, and food, with a requirement that events remain open to the public and include clear learning objectives. The session also addressed administrative processes, documentation requirements for grant applicants, and the allocation of $60,000 in the 2027 budget to support the program's initial implementation.
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The council meeting included several key actions and discussions. Proclamations were issued for Diwali and breast cancer awareness month. The council approved a consent agenda featuring a $15.36 million loan from the Florida Department of Environmental Protection, a change order for the downtown dumpster enclosure project, renewals for various employee benefit plans, a service agreement for Lake Apopka Natural Gas at City Hall, and acceptance of a federal SAFER grant for 18 additional firefighters. In new business, the council amended rules of conduct regarding questions and comments, introduced land use and rezoning requests for properties near Oakley Seaver Drive and Hunt Trace Boulevard, and approved sending the city's 2045 comprehensive plan to state agencies for review. Several items, including dark sky lighting rules and land development code adjustments, were tabled, while an e-bike ordinance proposal was removed from the agenda.
Oct 12, 2026·BoardMeeting
Board
City of Clermont Planning and Zoning Commission Special Meeting
The commission discussed various proposed amendments to the comprehensive plan, including updates for ADA compliance, corrections to population and employment figures, and modifications to the greenway network. The meeting addressed the implementation of the Live Local Act, requirements for affordable housing, and appropriate lot depth standards for projects taking advantage of Live Local incentives. Additionally, the commission reviewed new density standards for town center sites, debated the distinction between net and gross density, and explored the potential adoption of specific design review criteria to ensure high-quality development standards.
Sep 24, 2026·BoardMeeting
Board
Clermont City Council Final Budget Public Hearing
The meeting focused on the final budget public hearing for the 2026-2027 fiscal year. The City Council reviewed and discussed resolutions for the ad valorem tax levy and the final budget. Public commentary centered on concerns regarding tax burdens, the affordability of living in the city, the impact of recent annexations on tax rates, and the need for fiscal responsibility in city spending.
Extracted from official board minutes, strategic plans, and video transcripts.
