05.13.2025 - City Council MeetingCity of Clermont
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CALL TO ORDER
The City Council met in a regular meeting on Tuesday, May 13, 2025 at 3:00pm in the Clermont City
Council Chambers. Mayor Murry called the meeting to order at 3:00pm with the following Council
Members present: Council Members Howard, Strange, Myers and Petersen.
Other City officials present were Interim City Manager Van Wagner, City Attorney Waugh, and City Clerk
Howe.
INVOCATION AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Father Mark Wajada of Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church gave the invocation, followed by the Pledge
of Allegiance.
PRESTENTATIONS
Finance Director Borror reviewed the upcoming budget calendar, Ad Valorem rates, General Fund reserves
history. He provided options for potential uses of the unassigned fund balance and then provided a
demonstration of the online budget book which should be available to the public in July.
This year's audit will be completed on time and the Finance department has applied for a Government
Finance Officers Association award.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
Paula Hoisington, 564 E. Desoto Street — spoke about processes within the City being consistent.
Sharon Duponte, Rose of Sharon Life Changing Ministries — spoke on the homeless population in Clermont
and partnering with the City.
Banks Helfrich, 9600 Sams Lake Road — spoke about government serving the people.
Sharon Keys, 644 W. Osceola Street — thanked the city for partnering on the Juneteenth event on June 21.
AGENDA CHANGES
Mayor Murry asked if there were any changes to the agenda.
Interim City Manager Van Wagner stated that there are no changes to the agenda.
CONSENT AGENDA
Mayor Murry advised the next item on the agenda for consideration was the Consent Agenda and requested
anyone wishing to have any item pulled for discussion to please come forward at this time.
Item No. 1— Meeting Minutes
Item No. 2 — Council Meeting Date Change
Consider approval of the April 15, 2025,
Council Workshop and April 22, 2025 Council
Meeting minutes.
Consider moving the July 22, 2025, Council
meeting to July 29, 2025.
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Item No. 3 —Outside Agency Board Appointment Consider appointing Council Member Petersen
as Florida League of Cities Lake County
alternate member.
Item No. 4 — Outside Agency Board Appointment Consider appointing Council Member Petersen
as the city liaison on the Lake County Rowing
Association Board.
Item No. 5 — Bid Award
East Avenue Sidewalk Construction
Item No. 6 — Piggyback Contract
Public Services
Item No. 7 — Change Order Approval
2025 Street Resurfacing Services
Item No. 8 — Task Order Approval
Lakeshore Drive
Item No. 9 — Agreement and Fee Waiver
LSSC
Consider awarding bid to Estep Construction,
Inc. to provide construction of a sidewalk on
East Avenue in the budgeted amount of
$168,955.50.
Consider piggyback approval of City of Lake
Worth Beach Term Contract No. RFP 23-206
with TEAMWORKnet, Inc. to provide
electrical equipment inspection, testing, repair,
and maintenance services.
Consider approval of Change Order 1 to the
contract with Superior Asphalt, Inc., to provide
street resurfacing services in the budgeted
amount of $112,040.
Consider First Task Authorization with CPH
Consulting, LLC to provide storm drainage
improvements for a total budgeted amount of
$197,125.
Consider approval for Lake Sumter State
College use of Black Box Theater with fee
waiver for Tuesdays and Thursdays between
8:30am - 4:30pm during the 2025-2026
academic year.
Item No. 10 — Pig on the Pond Event and Boat Consider the request from March 27—March 29,
Ramp Closure Request 2026, to be held at Waterfront Park with open
container in the approved area, fee waiver,
signage on city property, fireworks, staff
assistance and trail and boat ramp closure.
Item No. 11— Open Container Request Consider Open Container Request on February
Citrus Champs Carnival 7, 2026 at Victory Pointe.
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Item No. 12 — Film Production Road Closure Consider approval of road closures for the dates
Request of August 11-15, 2025, from 8 PM - 6 AM for
Root & Branch Films overnight film production in downtown
Clermont.
Item No. 13 — Surplus Request Consider declaring end -of -life inventory as
surplus from the Information Technology and
Fire Departments and providing disposal per
the Procurement Policy.
Council Member Howard moved to approve Consent Agenda Items 1-13. seconded by
Council Member Myers. Passed unanimously 5-0 with all members present voicing aye.
NEW BUSINESS
Item No. 14 — Resolution No. 2025-012R, Budget Amendment #3
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OFCLERMONT,
LAKE COUNTY, FLORIDA, AUTHORIZING BUDGET AMENDMENTS
FOR THE CITY OF CLERMONT FOR FISCAL YEAR 2024-2025.
City Clerk Howe read the title aloud.
Finance Director Borror stated that the budget amendment is to authorize an inter -fund transfer from the
General Fund balance reserves to the Fire Impact Fee fund for reimbursement of the acquisition and
reconstruction of the 655 W. Montrose Street building.
Mayor Murry opened the public hearing. There were no comments. Mayor Murry closed public hearing.
Council Member Howard stated that Council needs to address surplus property, which this property will
become.
Interim City Manager Van Wagner said that staff has compiled a list of properties that he can provide to
Council for their input on next steps.
Council Member Howard moved to approve Resolution 2025-012R. Budget Amendment
#3, seconded by Council Member Strange. Passed unanimously 5-0 with all members
present voicing aye.
Item No. 15 — Council Meeting Time Change
Interim City Manager Van Wagner explained that the item was placed on the agenda at the request of
Council Member Petersen to change the meeting time for the meeting on the fourth Tuesday of the month
from 5:30pm to 3:OOpm.
Mayor Murry opened the public hearing.
Bryan Bain, 245 Nautica Mile Drive — expressed concern with changing the meeting time.
Paula Hoisington, 564 E. Desoto Street — expressed concern with changing the meeting time.
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Fran Falcone, 3904 Dune Way — expressed concern with changing the meeting time.
Mayor Murry closed the public hearing.
Council Member Petersen has received calls from residents to bring Council meeting times to a reasonable
time and making decisions in the day rather than at night is better on Council.
Council Member Howard stated that Council is always available via phone and email to discuss any items
on the agenda prior to a meeting. He is in support of the change in time.
Council Member Strange said she would be okay with either time.
Council member Myers agrees that good decisions are not made later in the evening and is in support of
the earlier time. She stated that the public needs to be informed.
Mayor Murry is not supportive of the time change. Among other things, it could hinder people interested
in running for office due to their working schedule.
Council Member Petersen moved to accept item 15; seconded by Council Member
Howard. Passed 4-1 with Mayor Murry opposed.
Council Member Howard motioned to reconsider item 15, Council Meeting Time Change;
seconded by Council Member Strange. Passed unanimously 5-0 with all members present
voicing aye.
Council Member Howard moved to approve item 15, Council Meeting Time Change
starting in July, seconded by Council Member Petersen. Passed 4-1 with Mayor Murry
opposed
Item No. 16 — Florida Department of Government Efficiency Audit Program
Interim City Manager Van Wagner explained that the item was placed on the agenda at the request of
Council Member Strange to participate in the Florida Department of Government Efficiency Audit
Program.
Council Member Strange explained that in the fall of last year, Council Member Howard submitted a
request to the Lake County Clerk for an audit of the City. This no -cost program includes a review of both
the City's finances and operations. While the City now has a clearer understanding of its financial status,
there is interest in identifying potential efficiencies or operational issues, particularly in light of delays
experienced in previous years.
Council Member Myers voiced her concern with the level of work this could create for staff while preparing
the budget for next fiscal year.
Mayor Murry opened the public hearing.
Joe Fumasi, 2693 Jumping Jack Way — spoke in support of the request.
Joe Zagame Jr., Fawn Meadows Circle — spoke about tax increases on commercial real estate in the City.
Mayor Murry closed the public hearing.
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Council Member Howard and Council Member Petersen spoke in support of participating in the audit
program.
Interim City Manager Van Wagner reported that the City of Groveland participated in the program and
generated 2,600 pages of documentation within a two -week period. There is concern regarding the timing
of this participation, as it coincides with the ongoing audit.
Council shared the concern of the timeframe. Mayor Murry stated that the City should do a forensic audit
which would be more in depth.
Interim City Manager Van Wagner stated that there is a resolution that will need to be approved by Council
to participate in the program.
Council Member Strange motioned to approve item 16 for the City to participate in the
Florida Department of Government Efficiency Audit Program and for staff to bring back
resolution that allows that program to be participated in without sacrificing the deadlines
for a GFOA certification should we be able to achieve one; seconded by Council Member
Myers. Passed unanimously 5-0 with all members present voicing ave.
Interim City Manager Van Wagner informed Council that the resolution will be presented to them at the
next Council meeting.
Item No. 17 — Contract Renewal
Interim City Manager Van Wagner informed the Council that his current contract, which includes no
changes to its terms, is set to expire in June. This item was included on the agenda to allow Council to
discuss and determine the desired course of action moving forward.
Mayor Murry opened the public hearing.
Joe Fumasi, 2693 Jumping Jack Way — spoke in support to extend the contract.
Joe Zagame Jr., Fawn Meadows Circle — spoke in support to extend the contract.
Paula Hoisington, 564 Desoto Street — asked that council review the contract.
Dani Page, Tuscany Ridge — inquired about rules for engaging in political discussion during a mayor's
luncheon.
City Attorney Waugh stated that Council Members are able to express opinions as first amendment rights.
Patrick Bianchi, 810 W. Montrose Street — spoke in support to extend the contract.
Mayor Murry closed the public hearing.
Council Member Howard expressed strong support for Interim City Manager Van Wagner to remain with
the City as long as they need him. He has demonstrated his value by attracting another high -caliber
individual to their team, underscoring his ongoing effectiveness and influence. They are not under any
immediate pressure to make a change; they are in a strong position and can take the time necessary to make
the right decision. They currently have an RFP out for the next item to consider future leadership, and
Deputy City Manager Matthys stands out as the leading candidate.
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He is Council Member Howard's choice for City Manager. He supports Interim City Manager Van
Wagner's continued involvement during the transition and voting in favor of appointing Deputy City
Manager Matthys as the next City Manager.
Council Member Petersen is in support of renewing the contract for another 90 days with an automatic 90-
day renewal.
Council Member Strange expressed her support to renew the contract. The RFP process will take a few
months so the 90 days with an automatic 90-day renewal is a good timeframe.
Council Member Strange motioned to approve item 17, renewal of the existing contract
with a 90 plus 90, seconded by Council Member Petersen.
Mayor Murry stated that he does not feel Interim City Manager Van Wagner has experience but will support
renewing the contract.
Interim City Manager Van Wagner requested that Council work together with him for the next six months.
Passed unanimously 5-0 with all members present voicing aye.
Item No. 18 — Executive Recruitment Services for City Manager, RFP Evaluation
Procurement Director Suarez shared the results of the RFP scores. Colin Baenziger and Associates received
the highest scores. He provided Council with the following options for moving forward.
Option 1: Direct Negotiation; initiate contract negotiations with the highest -ranked firm.
Option 2: Shortlisted and Presentation -Based Selection; shortlist the top two or three firms based on
evaluation scores. Invite each shortlisted firm to present their qualifications and approach. Selects the firm
deemed to be in the City's best interest. Initiate contract negotiations with the selected firm.
Mayor Murry opened public comments.
Bryan Bain, 245 Nautica Mile Drive — spoke in support of option 1.
Dani Page, Tuscany Ridge — would like to see Deputy City Manager Matthys as the City Manager.
Mayor Murry closed the public hearing.
Council engaged in a discussion regarding the evaluation and scoring of firms, the desired qualifications
and qualities for a new City Manager, and the potential promotion of Deputy City Manager Matthys to the
City Manager position.
Council Member Howard stated that he would like Interim City Manager Van Wagner and Deputy City
Manager Matthys to work together and present a transition plan.
City Attorney Waugh reviewed the language in the City Charter regarding selecting a City Manager.
Council discussed the bids received, including their validity periods. Mayor Murry expressed his preference
to proceed with Option 1.
City Attorney Waugh explained that if Council does not want either option presented they can reject all
bids and move in a different direction.
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Council Member Strange motioned to use Baker Tilly Advisory Group. Motion died from
lack of a second.
Council Member Howard motioned to deny item 18, Executive Recruitment Services for
City Manager with the expectation that we get a transition plan within 60 days for Dan
Matthys to become City Manager; seconded by Council Member Petersen.
Council discussed the timeline for presenting that plan and the best way to move forward, denying the item
would cause this to go back out to RFP if the transition is not made.
City Attorney Waugh advised that if Council does not wish to move forward with the item, he would prefer
they consider formally terminating the process rather than denying the item.
Council Member Howard retracted the motion.
Council Member Howard motioned to table item 18, Executive Recruitment Services for
City Manager with the expectation that within 60 days we have a transition plan brought
before City Council, seconded by Council Member Petersen.
Deputy City Manager Matthys committed to Council that he does want the position.
Council Member Howard amended his motion to table to July 29, 2025; seconded by
Council Member Petersen. Passed 4-1 with Mayor Murry opposed.
Item No. 19 — Ordinance No. 2025-011, Heritage Square Florida Rezoning Intro
AN ORDINANCE UNDER THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF
CLERMONT, LAKE COUNTY, FLORIDA, AMENDING THE OFFICIAL ZONING
MAP OF THE CITY OF CLERMONT REFERRED TO IN CHAPTER 122 OF
ORDINANCE NO. 289-C, CODE OF ORDINANCES; REZONING THE REAL
PROPERTIES DESCRIBED HEREIN AS SHOWN BELOW; PROVIDING FOR
CONFLICT, SEVERABILITY, ADMINISTRATIVE CORRECTION OF SCRIVENERS
ERROR, RECORDING, PUBLICATION AND AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
City Clerk Howe read the title aloud.
Mayor Murry opened the public hearing.
Tom Kovatch, Applicant — stated the land previously zoned industrial and requested rezoning back to
commercial. He expressed confusion over the Planning and Zoning Commission's decision to recommend
denial of the rezoning request by a 6-1 vote.
Mayor Murry closed the public hearing.
Council Member Petersen expressed his opposition to the rezoning request.
Council discussed the future land use designation, the Planned Unit Development (PUD) and associated
waivers, as well as the allowable uses under commercial zoning.
Council Member Strange motioned to introduce Item No. 19 Ordinance No. 2025-011,
Heritage Square Florida Rezoning, seconded by Council Member Petersen. Passed 4-1
with Council Member Petersen opposed.
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Item No. 20 — Ordinance No. 2025-014, Business Tax Repeal Amendments to Code Intro
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CLERMONT,
FLORIDA, AMENDING ALL CHAPTERS OF THE CODE MENTIONING BUSINESS
TAX RECEIPTS; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICT, SEVERABILITY,
ADMINISTRATIVE CORRECTION OF SCRIVENERS ERROR, PUBLICATION AND
EFFECTIVE DATE.
City Clerk Howe read the title aloud.
Mayor Murry opened the public hearing. There were no comments. Mayor Murry closed public hearing.
Council Member Howard motioned to introduce Item No. 20 Ordinance No. 2025-014,
Business Tax Repeal Amendments to Code, seconded by Council Member Strange. Passed
unanimously 5-0 with all members present voicing aye.
Item No. 21— Ordinance No. 2025-017, Land Development Code Amendment Intro
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CLERMONT, LAKE
COUNTY, FLORIDA, AMENDING THE LAND DEVELOPMENT CODE CHAPTER
123, "VEGETATION", ARTICLE I "IN GENERAL", SECTION 123-1
"DEFINITIONS"; ARTICLE II "LANDSCAPING", SECTION 12340(C)
"INSTALLATION OF LANDSCAPE MATERIAL", SECTION 12342(4) "PLANT
MATERIAL", SECTION 12343(E3)(F2)(K) "LANDSCAPE BUFFERS", SECTION
12346(2) "LANDSCAPING ADJACENT TO FENCES, WALLS OR DUMPSTER
ENCLOSURES", SECTION 123-47 "PREFERRED TREE LIST", SECTION 123-48
"PREFERRED SHRUB LIST", SECTION 12349 "NONPREFERRED TREES",
PROVIDING FOR CONFLICT, SEVERABILITY, CODIFICATION, THE
ADMINISTRATIVE CORRECTION OF SCRIVENERS ERROR, PUBLICATION AND
AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
City Clerk Howe read the title aloud.
Mayor Murry opened the public hearing. There were no comments. Mayor Murry closed public hearing.
Council Member Howard motioned to introduce Item No. 21 Ordinance No. 2025-017
Land Development Code Amendment, seconded by Council Member Petersen. Passed
unanimously 5-0 with all members present voicingaye.
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Item No. 22 — Ordinance No. 2025-018, Irrigation and Landscaping Regulations Intro
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CLERMONT, LAKE
COUNTY, FLORIDA, AMENDING CHAPTER 18, "ENVIRONMENT AND
NATURAL RESOURCES", ARTICLE VIII "WATER EFFICIENT IRRIGATION AND
LANDSCAPING"; DIVISION 1 "GENERALLY", SECTION 18-212 "DEFINITIONS",
SECTION 18-216 "APPLICATION OF LANDSCAPE AND IRRIGATION SYSTEM
DESIGN PROVISIONS", SECTION 18-218 "EXCEPTION TO LANDSCAPE
IRRIGATION PROVISIONS'; DIVISION 2 "IRRIGATION", SECTION 18-247
"IRRIGATION PLAN SUBMITTAL", SECTION 18-248 "IRRIGATION SYSTEM
DESIGN", SECTION 18-250 "LANDSCAPE IRRIGATION SCHEDULE"; DIVISION 3
"LANDSCAPING", SECTION 18-279 "LANDSCAPING STANDARDS", SECTION
18-281 "DESIGN STANDARDS", PROVIDING FOR CONFLICT, SEVERABILITY,
CODIFICATION, THE ADMINISTRATIVE CORRECTION OF SCRIVENERS
ERROR, PUBLICATION AND AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
City Clerk Howe read the title aloud.
Mayor Murry opened the public hearing. There were no comments. Mayor Murry closed public hearing.
Council Member Howard motioned to introduce Item No. 22 Ordinance No. 2025-018,
Irrigation and Landscaping_ Regulations, seconded by Council Member Myers. Passed
unanimously 5-0 with all members present voicing aye.
Council Member Strange spoke about the irrigation requirement and alternate methods which she will
provide detail regarding at the final hearing.
Passed unanimously 5-0 with all members present voicing aye.
Item No. 23 — Ordinance No. 2025-019, Ivey Ridge Annexation Intro
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CLERMONT, LAKE
COUNTY, FLORIDA, PROVIDING FOR THE ANNEXATION OF A CERTAIN
PARCEL OF LAND IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE INTERLOCAL SERVICE
BOUNDARY AGREEMENT DATED DECEMBER 2, 2014; PROVIDING FOR
CONFLICT, SERVERABILITY, ADMINISTRATIVE CORRECTION OF
SCRIVENERS ERROR, RECORDING, PUBLICATION AND AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
City Clerk Howe read the title aloud.
Mayor Murry opened the public hearing. There were no comments. Mayor Murry closed public hearing.
Development Services Planner Kruse informed Council that there was a change to this ordinance and the
next to ensure current improvements to the project will continue forward with the current Lake County
Planned Unit Development. There are road improvements being done that would need to be finished as
well as the platting.
Discussion ensued on the developments being built to City standards per the utility agreement they have
with the City. Updating the Joint Planning Agreement was discussed which would help in these situations.
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Council Member Howard motioned to introduce Item No. 23 — Ordinance No. 2025-019,
Ivey Ridge Annexation, seconded by Council Member Myers. Passed unanimously 5-0
with all members present voicing aye.
Item No. 24 — Ordinance No. 2025-020, McKinnon Groves Annexation Intro
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CLERMONT, LAKE
COUNTY, FLORIDA, PROVIDING FOR THE ANNEXATION OF A CERTAIN
PARCEL OF LAND IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE INTERLOCAL SERVICE
BOUNDARY AGREEMENT DATED DECEMBER 2, 2014; PROVIDING FOR
CONFLICT, SERVERABILITY, ADMINISTRATIVE CORRECTION OF
SCRIVENERS ERROR, RECORDING, PUBLICATION AND AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
City Clerk Howe read the title aloud.
Mayor Murry opened the public hearing.
Susan Cane, Taylor Morrison Homes — purchasing the property, happy it is proceeding forward and will
work with staff to get it annexed.
Mayor Murry closed public hearing.
Council Member Howard motioned to introduce Item No. 24 Ordinance No. 2025-020,
McKinnon Groves Annexation, seconded by Council Member Myers. Passed unanimously
5-0 with all members present voicing aye.
REPORTS
CITY MANAGER REPORT
Interim City Manager Van Wagner —
• There will be no May workshop.
• The traveling Vietnam Wall will be in Clermont starting on May 24.
• City Offices will be closed on May 26 for Memorial Day.
• Working with the County regarding ambulance transport. There is conversation about working
together to create a better response time. City may have its own ambulance working under Lake
County's certificate.
• Olympus started laying pipe for sewer and water.
• Speaking with the owners of the DeHoya property regarding purchasing.
• Pursuing funding for the Meet us in the Middle project and need consensus from Council on how
they would like to proceed.
• Would like to schedule a conversation regarding a Parking Garage.
CITY ATTORNEY REPORT
City Attorney Waugh —
Stated Clermont is not subject to a tree canopy requirement.
Working with Development Services staff to review signage.
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Spoke about quasi-judicial hearings and ex-parte communications.
Working with Human Resources on personnel manual.
Olympus CDD has executed the warranty deed for the Fire Station dedication.
CITY COUNCIL REPORT
Council Member Howard —
• Spoke about parking downtown and the church lot charging on certain nights for parking.
Council Member Strange inquired on having a Comprehensive Plan for the Community Redevelopment
Agency area to address the parking issue. Interim City Manager Van Wagner will bring something before
Council soon.
Council Member Myers —
Attended the Metropolitan Planning Organization in Leesburg. There will be funding to study State
Road 50 traffic.
• Would like to improve the notifications to citizens for water leaks.
Council Member Petersen —
• Attended IEMO 2.
Council Member Strange —
• Requested an update on the Joint Planning Agreement with Lake County.
Interim City Manager Van Wagner stated they had the first conversation last week which included a form.
Deputy City Manager Matthys stated that there is a round table discussion scheduled for June 30.
• Updates on surplus properties.
Interim City manager Van Wagner will meet with Council individually to present the surplus properties
that have been identified.
• Inquired as to when Council will see the updates to the personnel manual for review.
City Attorney Waugh stated that it can be presented in June or July. Council Member Strange requested to
review in June.
• Inquired about appearing remotely.
City Attorney Waugh explained that the only requirement is that a quorum has to be present.
Council Member Strange requested to appear remotely and vote at the next meeting.
• Shared her goals for the budget; rolled back rate or 4.2 mills and would like to see ad valorum tax
be no more than 39.3 percent of the overall General Fund budget.
Mayor Murry —
• Would like to see reserves increased from 25 percent to 30 percent.
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• There is discussion of a Skate Park and Pickle ball courts on land donated to the City from
Volkswagen.
• Lake County Florida League of Cities changed their charter and renamed it to Florida Heartland
League of Cities. Also bringing in Sumter and Marion counties.
• Florida Heartland League of Cities requested Clermont host the luncheon in August and the speaker
will be Congressman Webster.
• Having issues with street lighting on W. Lakeshore Drive.
• MSTU for Wellness Way.
Interim City Manager Van Wagner provided an update from the workshop between Lake County and the
Wellness Way residents. Lake County committed up to a 50 present reduction of current fees.
• Receiving complaints about utility rates.
• Requested staff review the curbside pickup policy for bulk items.
• Read a letter of commendation received regarding staff.
• Would like a forensic audit.
Interim City Manager Van Wagner stated that he will be on vacation Thursday through Friday of the
following week.
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ADJOURN: With no further comments, this meeting adjourned at 7:03 pm.
ATTEST:
Tracy Ackroyd Howe, MMC
City Clerk
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Boulevard, Suite 270, Orlando, FL 32817 (the "Grantor'), for and in consideration of the sum of Ten and 001100
Dollars ($10.00) and other good and valuable consideration, the receipt and sufficiency of which are hereby
acknowledged, has GRANTED, BARGAINED, SOLD and CONVEYED, and by these presents does GRANT,
BARGAIN, SELL and CONVEY unto the CITY OF CLERMONT, FLORIDA, a Florida municipal corporation,
whose mailing address is 685 West Montrose Street, Clermont, FL 34711 (the "Grantee"), that certain real property
lying and being situate in Lake County, Florida, being more particularly described in EXHIBIT A attached hereto
and made a part hereof by this reference.
TOGETHER WITH all improvements, tenements, hereditament¢ and appurtenances thereto belonging or
in anywise appertaining (the "Property").
SUBJECT TO real property taxes and other assessments for the year 2025, which are not yet due and
payable.
TO HAVE AND TO HOLD the Property unto Grantee, and its successors and assigns, and Grantor does
hereby covenant with said Grantee that the Grantor is lawfully seized of the Property in fee simple; that Grantor has
good right and lawful authority to sell and convey the Property; Grantor does hereby specially warrant the title to the
Property subject to the matters referred to above and will defend the same against the lawful claims of all persons
claiming by, through or under the Grantor, but not otherwise.
[SIGNATURE AND NOTARY ON FOLLOWING PAGES]
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, Grantor has caused these presents to be executed as of the day and year first above
written.
WITNESSES:
Signed, sealed and delivered in the
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GRANTOR:
OLYMPUS COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
DISTRICT, a local unit of special-purpose government
established pursuant to Chapter 190, Florida Statutes
By:
' Mic 1 J. Carroll, Jr., Chairman
The foregoing was acknowledged before me this day of WV— 2025 by means of (deal
presence or ( ) online notarization by Michael J. Carroll, Jr., as Chairman—o—f-d—lympusCon
juxqnity Development
District, a local unit of special-purpose government established pursuant to Cha ter 190 1 da S lutes, who ( ) is
personally known to me, or (e as provided a valid form of govemm icati
Si
�`pgyA , MICHAEL TlMMINS No Publ a of the Sta of
Gar;;,'. �• Notary Public
[Affix Sea]] State cf Florida
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Expires 3/7/2026
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EXHIBIT "A"
A portion of Section 21, Township 23 South, Range 26 East, Lake County, Florida, lying East of
US Highway 27 and West of Schofield Road being more particularly described as follows:
Commence at the Southeast corner of the Southeast'/4 of said Section 21; thence N 00°23'52" W
along the East line of the Southeast'/4 of said Section 21, a distance of 1301.44 feet to the point of
beginning; thence departing said East line, run S 89°36'08" E, a distance of 65.00 feet to the point
of beginning; thence N 90°00'00" W, a distance of 280.49 feet; thence N 00° 16'48" W, a distance
of 202.94 feet; thence N 90°00'00" E, a distance of 64.59 feet; thence N 00°00'00" E a distance
of 86.92 feet; thence N 90°00'00" E, a distance of 218.90 feet; thence S 00°23'52" W, a distance
of 228.91 feet; thence S 89°22'45" W, a distance of 1.00 feet; thence S 00°23'52" W, a distance of
30.00 feet; thence N 89°22;45" E, a distance of 1.00 feet; thence S 00°23'52" W, a distance of
30.95 feet to the point of beginning.
Containing 76,136 square feet or 1.75 acres more or less.