Civic Issues
Topics getting the most attention in Pasco County public meetings, ranked by how frequently they are discussed.
5 issues in parks rec
Orange Belt Trail route through Dade City
The board locked in the trail alignment into Dade City after debating safety near I-75 versus cost; a missing link near St. Leo will be studied for possible acquisition.
Gulf Harbors park assessment
Gulf Harbors homeowners will keep paying $100 a year for ten years to pay back the fund transfer that pays for neighborhood park improvements.
Orange Belt Trail Alignments
The 37-mile trail study was continued to September 9; a bicycle-pedestrian advocate urged approval of the staff-recommended alignments and preserved his right to speak then.
Parks MSTU City Opt-In
The Parks MSTU ordinance was amended so cities can opt in to the taxing unit, setting up future park funding partnerships with municipalities.
Park cabins and camping fees
A $1.5 million plan to build six cabins at a park drew pushback: Commissioners Mariano, Weightman and Starkey suggested cheaper, storm-resilient FEMA surplus trailers and expanding RV hookups instead. Staff will do a cost and ROI analysis and bring options back.