Sumter County

The Planning and Zoning Special Master Meeting addressed several applications for zoning changes and temporary use permits. Key items included the recommendation for approval of applications ZON25-000056, ZON26-000002 (regarding a mobile home zoning petition), ZON26-000003 (Manco), ZON26-000003 (Delong), and ZON25-000055. A significant portion of the meeting concerned application STU25-000061 for a minor special use permit for a non-profit homeschool cooperative and veterans retreat center, which involved public discussion regarding site access (CR 246S vs. NW 20th Dr) and vegetative buffers, resulting in a modification to Condition #8 concerning vehicular access. The meeting also included the approval of temporary use permit renewal STU26-000003 for a medical hardship case, and the staff recommendation for renewal of STU26-000004.

The meeting commenced with an agenda focused on timed items and public hearings, specifically addressing several Quasi-Judicial rezoning requests (ZON26-000002, ZON26-000003, ZON26-000004) recommended for approval by the Planning and Zoning Special Master and Staff. A public hearing was also scheduled to approve placing the renewal of the 5th and 6th Cent Local Option Fuel Tax on the November 3, 2026, General Election ballot. Reports and input included proclamations recognizing Irish American Heritage Month and Procurement Week, informational updates on Medical Examiner Board Letters, EPCRA reporting, Sheriff's Office inspection reports, and updates on the Health Department contract. County Attorney reports involved litigation matters. New Business included financial actions such as Budget Amendment A-10 for FY 2025/2026, inventory surplus approvals, purchase order approvals, and a Fire & EMS Bad Debt Write-Off. Numerous contracts and agreements were reviewed for approval, including purchase offers for surplus property, a Perpetual Drainage Easement Agreement, an Interlocal Agreement for Law Enforcement Services with the City of Bushnell, Library Administration Amendment 2, appraisal services contracts, economic development agreements with Lightcast and RMA, a guardrail maintenance contract with Turtle Infrastructure Partners, and a Public Transportation Collaborative Planning Agreement with the Florida Department of Transportation. General Items for Consideration involved approval for a Professional Veterinarian Services Agreement, a Purchase and Sale Agreement for a specific parcel, a Waiver of Fines for an individual, and All-Way Stop Analyses in The Villages.

The document presents a staff recommendation for approval concerning inventory transactions related to the disposal and surplus of property, pursuant to the Sumter County Board of County Commissioners Tangible Personal Property Policy regarding property transfers and disposal of property. Specific transactions requiring approval include the surplus of a Chevy C5500 from the Fleet Program and the transfer of a Laptop (Asset Tag #10244) from Emergency Management due to replacement.

This document outlines a proposed amendment to the Sumter County Unified Comprehensive Plan, specifically targeting Map 1-5, which details the 2045 Future Land Use for the City of Webster. The amendment aims to modify the Joint Planning Area (JPA) boundary of Webster to incorporate an additional 124.55 acres. This adjustment is coordinated with the Cities of Center Hill and Webster to align parcel boundaries, enhance interlocal service coordination, and support future annexation opportunities in accordance with established interlocal agreements and Florida Statutes.

This document details a proposed small scale amendment to Sumter County's Unified Comprehensive Plan, specifically targeting the 2045 Future Land Use Map for the City of Center Hill. The amendment focuses on modifying the Joint Planning Area (JPA) boundary by removing 124.55 acres. This change, coordinated between Sumter County, the City of Center Hill, and the City of Webster, aims to resolve parcel bisecting issues and align utility service areas. The intended outcome is to provide new land use and local service opportunities through annexation within the City of Center Hill, consistent with established interlocal agreements and Florida Statutes.