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Staff said the League of Cities drafted a template and staff adapted the response for Brooksville. The council voted to authorize the mayor to sign the letter so staff could submit the response to the state by the stated deadline.

The motion to authorize the mayor to sign the letter passed unanimously, 5–0.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Brooksville - City Council Regular Meeting - Apr 07, 2025","oneSentenceSummary","Council authorized the mayor to sign a staff‑drafted response to a governor’s office request; staff reported the city does not meet the tests cited and asked for the mayor’s authorization to transmit the letter.","taxTitle","Brooksville, Hernando County, Florida","taxId",52021,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":75,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":76,"_41":42,"_43":77,"_45":77,"_46":78,"_48":79,"_50":80,"_52":81,"_54":55,"_56":57,"_58":82,"_60":61,"_62":63,"_64":83,"_66":67,"_68":69,"_70":67,"_71":72,"_73":72},6612113,"Brooksville awards Markham Lane waterline replacement to Carl Hankins for $187,928.50",4228000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2892364-fc48e20ce3423b43b1a97eb1c8a2b10c&start=4228&end=4228","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2892364-fc48e20ce3423b43b1a97eb1c8a2b10c/thumbnail_4228000.jpg","/articles/6612113/Brooksville/Hernando-County/Florida/Brooksville-awards-Markham-Lane-waterline-replacement-to-Carl-Hankins-for-18792850","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6612113-8e0715148348352346bcf2647630e155/orig.mp4?Expires=1770396006&Signature=TfkCzRhCdeQBxjWqu-JG-jNlc-D1wBnpy5eUbzAUKbh5XJFPWBig1o6ReC0eNlb1XZ8XK4~xCajDzeeBFYgxfR4uR94ux4SdQGZuSicwM8pS2QWNc18K931BxGlohM-5MRrsQRVZE6be~rtProSXHs-px~ILuc8FuKDZLD-xsvERl1968piRu5IFNvzHIrZ7S9s3zV4saYDes9GZjm18jg9135FSbjbVa22NbECTbGdftNbfd15NoaorIS5TP~dkJA8xTQJP0PkQjG~Rvhahx3r26EDTZd6Md2t127DmUvDezbn93RqmJlou5OeSf3Wufkze2IHpJP1WMEmIq~TfsQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The City of Brooksville on April 7 awarded the Markham Lane waterline replacement contract to Carl Hankins for $187,928.50.

Public Works said the existing service to about 15 homes is served by a 3/4‑inch galvanized line that has corroded, causing chronic low pressure when multiple households use water simultaneously. The replacement will install a 4‑inch main along most of the run and a 6‑inch connection where necessary to tie into the larger system; a fire hydrant will also be added.

Staff said the project will assist the city with compliance with its 10‑year lead and copper program mandated by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency in October 2024. The contract was awarded following a competitive bid process; the recommended contractor was chosen for qualifications and prior work with the city. Funding will come from water connection fees.

Council approved the award by voice vote, 5–0.","The council awarded a contract to replace undersized galvanized water main on Markham Lane, addressing low pressure for residents and assisting the city with EPA lead and copper compliance; funding will come from water connection fees.",{"_33":85,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":86,"_41":42,"_43":87,"_45":87,"_46":88,"_48":89,"_50":90,"_52":91,"_54":55,"_56":57,"_58":92,"_60":61,"_62":63,"_64":93,"_66":67,"_68":69,"_70":67,"_71":72,"_73":72},6612118,"Brooksville approves purchase of 250 water meters for Leland Preserve, citing tariff risk",4155000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2892364-fc48e20ce3423b43b1a97eb1c8a2b10c&start=4155&end=4155","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2892364-fc48e20ce3423b43b1a97eb1c8a2b10c/thumbnail_4155000.jpg","/articles/6612118/Brooksville/Hernando-County/Florida/Brooksville-approves-purchase-of-250-water-meters-for-Leland-Preserve-citing-tariff-risk","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6612118-68cabbd2e16b205accd4856e03a48a8a/orig.mp4?Expires=1770396006&Signature=aRZy-qNmlldyEpfOGbzBRY8xBLk1jtbhddarQvE6Memc-4lN1Gkkn~uy5iw7JVNS0HVCW2fuBcR7Ip~hyrf-7lfDq4xeIfL0OlD0SxWK2Tp7mPTHSyVmwxgjeZiD8wE2X5-QFatvXvoZEV-iqG3R6~xowpzN1WhJkblu~4srJnYWvSz3hjkIaspwAckL0OkfbkDPEKj-ZBaXhb3kHEiz65Kw1nKacHhvF6lZJglJrQtfA-1Kvyl6lRE4L4i6ldW9mtWAclVJBQORx1gfb2GwN1wNScFyDPKC61Mri9axPU3O7-mEW6laJvpZl3ZhwP2UAAVx~d4ZSfIo0I~mOLa4ZA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The City of Brooksville on April 7 approved a Department of Public Works request to purchase 250 Neptune water meters, antennas, meter boxes and related hardware from Ferguson Water Works for a total of $78,230.50.

Public Works Director Richard Weeks told council the meters are needed to support Leland Preserve, a new 34‑home subdivision off Wiscon Road, and to ensure the city has inventory for installations during construction and for future maintenance. Staff said Ferguson is the sole Florida distributor for the Neptune system used by the city.

Staff also told council that a manufacturer surcharge of 8% will take effect April 2 because of federal tariffs; purchasing before the surcharge protects the city from an anticipated price increase. Council voted to approve the purchase and confirmed funds are budgeted for the procurement.

The purchase was approved by voice vote, 5–0.","Council approved purchase of 250 Neptune meters, antennas and related hardware from Ferguson Water Works for $78,230.50 to serve the Leland Preserve subdivision and to avoid an 8% manufacturer surcharge tied to federal tariffs.",{"_33":95,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":96,"_41":97,"_43":98,"_45":99,"_46":100,"_48":101,"_50":102,"_52":103,"_54":55,"_56":57,"_58":104,"_60":61,"_62":63,"_64":105,"_66":67,"_68":69,"_70":67,"_71":72,"_73":72},6612123,"Brooksville council votes to negotiate hire of Lisa Hendrickson as city manager",180,5022000,5202000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2892364-fc48e20ce3423b43b1a97eb1c8a2b10c&start=5022&end=5202","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2892364-fc48e20ce3423b43b1a97eb1c8a2b10c/thumbnail_5022000.jpg","/articles/6612123/Brooksville/Hernando-County/Florida/Brooksville-council-votes-to-negotiate-hire-of-Lisa-Hendrickson-as-city-manager","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6612123-bb65652a0d6be6dc312e48d9bf36b5a8/orig.mp4?Expires=1770396006&Signature=bhaaN6Lm1mYZMcj~m4Y6fiF3FK9vcXiSdHzJZrcD4VSbMwJe8VfrP9Pa8EMTp1i5ipA5I6PiB1Gh3JfPjCRP5gb174cbsbB9xiTtX7j27TEA8DSJyc5aoTJumKFeniI~aUjc3FLY-P8blc8-113Sej-8-idHbvbiiOi-nLPtXYDyXfFe2RDkgc4Ged5nffaXIOmJF0NhtNQcgyhidKJh-bQxfDfeUrYYQEca4inb3O323M3C66Kiytdor9FEt5r6fXzMXGTTrt1nRhbd~HtGFskpshpOcULe3Sk33Hj25PVY2nDesenBuqP2p27Pndyr1cT83u4l0Fo3ffl0POZk8A__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The City of Brooksville city council on April 7 voted to proceed to contract negotiations to hire Lisa Hendrickson as city manager and assigned a council member to work with the city attorney on the terms.

Council members interviewed three finalists in a public process that included a Saturday interview session and private breakout conversations. Following the interviews, council members used ballots. The clerk reported four council votes for Hendrickson and one vote for another finalist, Richard Weeks. Following that tally, a motion to proceed with hiring negotiations for Lisa Hendrickson was made, seconded and passed by roll call vote 5–0.

Council then designated a council member to work with the city attorney to negotiate the employment agreement. The council chose Councilmember Hallau (the clerk recorded the designation) to lead negotiations with the city attorney and the candidate. The motion to designate the negotiating councilmember passed without opposition.

Mayor Tanner thanked the applicants and staff for the recruitment process. Several council members praised the internal staff who served in interim roles while the city conducted its search and acknowledged their continued service during the transition.

The council directed the negotiating team to return an employment agreement to the full council for final approval.","After interviewing candidates, the City of Brooksville council voted to proceed to hire negotiations with Lisa Hendrickson and appointed a council member to negotiate terms with the city attorney.",{"_33":107,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":108,"_41":109,"_43":110,"_45":111,"_46":112,"_48":113,"_50":114,"_52":115,"_54":55,"_56":57,"_58":116,"_60":61,"_62":63,"_64":117,"_66":67,"_68":69,"_70":67,"_71":72,"_73":72},6612128,"Brooksville council postpones Majestic Oaks utility decision, seeks legal 'hold harmless' for extra capacity",1172,2382000,3554000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2892364-fc48e20ce3423b43b1a97eb1c8a2b10c&start=2382&end=3554","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2892364-fc48e20ce3423b43b1a97eb1c8a2b10c/thumbnail_2382000.jpg","/articles/6612128/Brooksville/Hernando-County/Florida/Brooksville-council-postpones-Majestic-Oaks-utility-decision-seeks-legal-hold-harmless-for-extra-capacity","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6612128-de07fcc8bb499da07f42d4aca9bd7ae2/orig.mp4?Expires=1770396006&Signature=mJRv3egXQpfMkVbXsV5G30J20da0tLj05dH9gOZFwZNbxwxtTEHxPd6UJ1AFU~a80GZQRB~3cIns96BbfM5KnoCGcNO2wkKx63qxxOHXpr6o7h-RuOTg9~Ex7T1cL1R-WHcTB2tpuPx53a4pF-C4sfGRgRUND9OT03ebgjYBQxOtrEBwIQiAi9n49WVKXR1kloLornKndGFXpu-qPLjGUz9nGgt-u4wXWK9N~rnvGc6yV~0N7PDhXhgz-98fOP~lho-HkeK0zg4~K2E5lOAYTDzbsL2yjWm1ifURXwmhaJww7aaeQH0tmAs88nciDeuIQzN5atrVeU0GSO6tl0Ru3g__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The City of Brooksville city council on April 7 voted to continue consideration of a utility service agreement (USA) for the Majestic Oaks development and asked staff and the city attorney to draft an enforceable hold‑harmless clause before approving additional wastewater capacity.

Council members raised concerns about whether the city should commit now to the larger number of equivalent residential units (ERUs) the developer says it is entitled to under zoning. Several council members said they did not want the city to be exposed to a lawsuit if the city later could not deliver the wastewater capacity the developer expects.

During discussion council members said the council previously approved a smaller allocation tied to an earlier agreement (referred to at the meeting as 687 ERUs). Staff and legal counsel confirmed the developer holds zoning entitlements for up to 900 units, but the city is not legally required to grant service for the higher number at this time. Becky, identified in the meeting as the city attorney, told council, “No. We don't have to give them the 900 now.”

Councilmembers also described the risk that if the city later lacks capacity the developer could threaten litigation; several members asked for contract language that would bar legal recourse if the city cannot provide additional service in the future. Staff said the city had gone to bid and is working with the Southwest Florida water authority (Swiftmud was referenced) to present hydrology and watershed analyses for the Powell Road area.

Council received multiple explanations of phasing options and how commercial ERUs might be converted to residential ERUs for the utility accounting; at one point staff said combining the previously approved residential allocation and the commercial allowance would equate to roughly 762 residential ERUs. One council member declared a financial conflict and said they would not vote on the matter.

Action: A motion to continue the item to the next regular meeting and direct staff and the city attorney to draft a hold‑harmless agreement for any ERUs beyond the city's current commitment passed (motion to continue: passed 4–0). The council directed staff to return the item with the proposed hold‑harmless language for review.

The continuance means council will revisit the Majestic Oaks USA at a future meeting with the requested legal language and additional hydrology and phasing details, rather than approving a change in committed ERUs tonight.","After extended debate about wastewater capacity and developer entitlements, Brooksville city council voted to continue the Majestic Oaks utility service agreement and directed staff to draft a hold‑harmless agreement before approving ERUs beyond the currently approved amount.","actionData","errors"]

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