Hardee County Board Of County Commissioners Regular Meeting
The Board approved multiple annual reports for Mosaic Fertilizer, LLC, and a comprehensive plan amendment related to mining. Action was taken to award contracts for auditing services, road milling and resurfacing, and professional architectural and engineering services for the jail and government facility. The Board also updated the fee schedule for the County Code of Ordinances, determined the proposed millage rate, and approved tentative assessments for fire and solid waste services. Several grant applications were ratified for bridge replacement projects, and various work squad contracts with the Sheriff's Office were approved. Finally, the Board negotiated and approved a contract for the new County Manager.
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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 18, 2026·Board meeting
Hardy County Board of County Commissioners Regular Meeting
The board meeting featured a public comment session addressing ongoing fire department staffing shortages, including paramedic vacancies and compensation concerns. Additionally, the board received an annual report from the Community Redevelopment Agency, which covered statutory redevelopment goals, tax increment financing, and the status of local housing incentive programs.
Apr 16, 2026·Board meeting
Hardee County Board Of County Commissioners Regular Meeting
The board approved proclamations for Kiwanis International Day and National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week. Key agenda items included the approval of a resolution for the Small Cities Community Development Block Grant application, budget amendments, and the authorization of a water tower lease agreement with the City of Wauchula. Additionally, the board approved a resolution regarding the ranking of proposals for landfill debris mulching services. The County Manager provided updates on legislative funds for new brush trucks, utility operation agreements, building department permit fees, land surveys, and the status of burn ban orders.
