Council approves Lincoln Park Community Center at McKinney Park, 4–1

Consent Agenda (Items 1-11)

5 yes, 0 no

Oakley Seaver Recreation SSCPA (Ordinance 2026-006)

5 yes, 0 no

Oakley Seaver Recreation Rezoning (Ordinance 2026-007)

5 yes, 0 no

Admin Adjustments to LDC (Ordinance 2026-029)

5 yes, 0 no

Green Mountain Subdivision Variances

5 yes, 0 no

Lien Reduction — 3262 Hanging Tide Street

5 yes, 0 no

Code Enforcement Board Appointment

5 yes, 0 no

Lincoln Park Community Center at McKinney Park

4 yes, 1 no

Sale of City Property — 650 West Montrose Street

5 yes, 0 no

Clermont West – Fox Hill Ordinance Introductions (Items 21-23)

5 yes, 0 no

Council Meeting Minutes Consider approval of the October 6, 2026, Workshop and October 13, 2026, Meeting Minutes.

5 yes, 0 no

Surplus Request Consider declaring end-of-life inventory as surplus from the departments of Development Services, Public Services, Information Technology, and Police and providing disposal per the Procurement Policy.

5 yes, 0 no

Interlocal Agreement for Fund Sharing Live Well Foundation Grant Consider agreement approval between Clermont and Groveland to govern the use of grant funds for Safe Haven Baby Boxes.

5 yes, 0 no

Proposal Award Turnkey Electric Vehicle program Consider approval to award RFP 26-101 and execute term contracts with Essential Constructs LLC, PulsePoint Charging LLC, and JMAK Solutions LLC for turnkey EV charging station and…

5 yes, 0 no

Sole Source Purchase Fire Station No. 2 Consider approval from Channel Innovations Corp. for the acquisition of MAKO Breathing Air Compressor and SCBA Fill Station for a total budgeted amount of $73,097.56.

5 yes, 0 no

Task Order and Budget Amendment Drinking Water Facilities Plan Consider approval under Agreement No. 2026A-073 with Woodard & Curran, Inc. to prepare the City Drinking Water Facilities Plan for a total not-to-exceed budget amendment in the…

5 yes, 0 no

Task Order Approval Fire Dept. Consider approval of Task Order No. 1 with LJA Engineering, Inc. to provide engineering services for the Training Facility for a total budgeted amount of $95,600.

5 yes, 0 no

Piggyback Purchase Approval Sanitation Trucks Consider approval under the Florida Sheriffs Association Contract No. FSA25-VEH23.0 with Deland Truck Center, Inc. to purchase 2 Isuzu Loadmaster Collection Trucks and one (1) Isuzu Flat Bed…

5 yes, 0 no

Clermont West - Fox Hill

Southwest of Hooks St. and Sandhill View Blvd.

Introduced ordinance changing the future land use from Lake County Regional Office to City of Clermont Commercial.

still under-review

Green Mountain Subdivision Variances

Old Highway 50, north of Costco

Three variances approved: exceeding cut-and-fill limits, a sidewalk waiver in two wetland areas, and private streets.

approved (5-0) · still approved

Oakley Seaver Recreation SSCPA

Northeast of Oakley Seaver Dr. and Hunt Trace Blvd. intersection, Clermont, FL

Future land use change from Residential/Office to Commercial for the paddle/pickleball and restaurant project — tabled to November 10 so the applicant can meet neighbors.

tabled (5-0) · still tabled

Clermont West – Fox Hill Annexation

Southwest of Hooks St. and Sandhill View Blvd. intersection

First introduction of the ordinance annexing the Fox Hill property into the city.

still under-review

Oakley Seaver Recreation Rezoning

Northeast of Oakley Seaver Dr. and Hunt Trace Blvd. intersection, Clermont, FL

Rezoning to Planned Unit Development for the proposed indoor paddle/pickleball facility and one or more restaurants — tabled to November 10.

tabled (5-0) · still tabled

Clermont West – Fox Hill Rezoning

West of Hooks St. and Sandhill View Blvd. intersection, Clermont, FL

Introduced ordinance rezoning from Lake County Urban Residential to City of Clermont Planned Unit Development.

still under-review

Police AI Assistant Technology Purchase

The council is reviewing major purchases including a fire engine, breathing air compressors, and sanitation trucks.

What it means: Involves capital outlay of over $1.5 million across multiple equipment purchases.

Disabled Veterans Boat Ramp Fee Exemption

Disabled veterans who live in Clermont will get free annual boat ramp parking passes, extended to include partially disabled veterans with documentation.

What it means: City resident disabled veterans.

Municipal Procurement and Bidding Compliance

The council is reviewing major purchases including a fire engine, breathing air compressors, and sanitation trucks.

What it means: Involves capital outlay of over $1.5 million across multiple equipment purchases.

DeSoto Area Sidewalks

Wright-Pierce was hired to engineer new sidewalks in the DeSoto area — safer walking routes for that neighborhood.

What it means: Costs $198,700 from the budget.

Bishop Field Renovation and Future Management

After resident testimony, council picked McKinney Park as the site for the future Lincoln Park Community Center and earmarked design/construction money. A business concept plan covering construction and operating costs is due by July 2027.

What it means: Council earmarked funding for design and construction, with a full cost plan due by July 2027.

Drinking Water Capital Projects Funding

Woodard & Curran will map out the city's drinking water infrastructure, backed by a $300,000 budget amendment — planning for future water capacity as Clermont grows.

What it means: A $300,000 budget amendment funds the planning work.

Clermont West - Fox Hill Multifamily Development

First introductions of three ordinances to annex the Fox Hill property into the city and set its land use and zoning — more hearings to come.

What it means: Would bring the property onto city services and into city planning.

Sale of 650 West Montrose Street

Clermont Main Street wants to buy the surplus city property; staff will draft a negotiated agreement for a November 10 decision.

What it means: Downtown Clermont stakeholders and Main Street's revitalization efforts.

Oakley Seaver Commercial Land Use and PUD Rezoning

The proposed indoor paddle/pickleball facility and restaurants near Oakley Seaver Dr. and Hunt Trace Blvd. was tabled to November 10 so the applicant can meet with neighbors first.

What it means: Could bring new recreation and dining options to the area if approved.

EV Charging on City Property

Three firms will install level 2 and level 3 EV chargers in city parks and other city-owned properties under a revenue-sharing model.

What it means: EV drivers and visitors to city parks.

Fire Station 2 Construction and Impact Fee Funding

A new $1.2 million Enforcer Pumper Engine for Station 6 and a breathing-air compressor/fill station for Fire Station 2 — gear that keeps firefighters and residents safer.

What it means: $1,199,783 budget amendment for the engine plus $73,097.56 for the air compressor system.