The Brooksville City Council held a regular meeting on June 2, 2025, focusing on several key issues, including floodplain management and development proposals. The meeting began with a presentation regarding the importance of maintaining floodplain elevations as established by the Southwest Florida Water Management District (SWFWMD) and adopted by FEMA. The speaker emphasized that these elevations are critical for developers to understand, as any changes could require restoration efforts to maintain watershed integrity.

During the discussion, council members raised questions about a proposed development on a 49-acre site that had previously failed zoning approval. The developer clarified that the project could proceed without access from the disputed Cascades 2 and 3 developments, stating that they could complete the project using existing approved routes. The developer assured the council that Powell Road would be designated for emergency access only, with the primary construction entrance planned off U.S. Highway 41.

Concerns were also expressed regarding the preservation of mature trees within the development's buffer zones. The developer committed to retaining as many specimen trees as possible, addressing previous agreements that allowed for their removal under certain conditions.

The council engaged in a detailed dialogue about the design of the streets within the proposed development, with specific attention to flood management. The developer assured the council that the streets would not be designed to flood, contrasting with previous developments in the area. This assurance was crucial for council members who expressed concerns about potential flooding, particularly given the site's location in a historically wet area.

The meeting concluded with a commitment from the developer to adhere to the council's requirements and to provide further information as needed. The council's discussions highlighted the ongoing efforts to balance development with environmental considerations and community safety in Brooksville.