CLK25-170: Notice of Public Hearing on January 13, 2026 of Proposed Ordinance
CLK25-170
Notice of Public Hearing on January 13, 2026 of Proposed Ordinance
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Board of County Commissioners of Hernando County Florida will hold a public hearing on Tuesday, January 13, 2026, at 9:00 a.m. or soon thereafter, in the Hernando County Government Center, County Commission Chambers, 20 N. Main St, Rm 160, Brooksville, Florida, to consider the following:
| AN ORDINANCE IMPOSING A LOCAL GOVERNMENT INFRASTRUCTURE SURTAX OF ONE-HALF CENT ON CERTAIN TRANSACTIONS OCCURRING WITHIN HERNANDO COUNTY FROM WHICH TAXES ARE PAYABLE TO THE STATE OF FLORIDA UNDER THE PROVISIONS OF FLA. STAT. CHAPTER 212, FOR A PERIOD OF FIVE (5) YEARS, BEGINNING JANUARY 1, 2027; PROVIDING FOR AUTHORIZATION; PROVIDING FOR THE INCORPORATION OF RECITALS; PROVIDING FOR THE LEVY OF THE LOCAL GOVERNMENT INFRASTRUCTURE SALES SURTAX; PROVIDING FOR THE DISTRIBUTION AND USE OF THE SURTAX’S REVENUES; PROVIDING FOR A COUNTYWIDE REFERENDUM; PROVIDING FOR A PERFORMANCE AUDIT; PROVIDING FOR A CITIZEN OVERSIGHT ADVISORY COMMITTEE; PROVIDING FOR THE SUNSET OF THE ORDINANCE AND FOR THE SURVIVAL OF SPECIFIED RESTRICTED USES; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING FOR INCLUSION IN THE CODE; PROVIDING FOR THE REPEAL OF CONFLICTING PROVISIONS; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. |
THIS PROPOSED ORDINANCE may be inspected by the public at the Hernando County Sheriff’s Office, 18900 Cortez Boulevard, Brooksville, FL 34604. More information may be obtained by contacting Captain John McMurdo (law enforcement-related questions) or Captain Anthony Piarulli (jail-related questions) between the hours of 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., M-F, legal holidays excepted, telephone 352-754-6830.
YOU HAVE A RIGHT to appear and be heard at this public meeting and/or to send any written objections to the County Commissioners at 15470 Flight Path Dr, Brooksville, Florida 34604.
YOU ARE FURTHER ADVISED that if any person decides to appeal any decision made by the Board of County Commissioners with respect to the subject matter of the hearing, that person will need to ensure a verbatim record of the proceedings is made.
ALL PERSONS INTERESTED in the above matter are invited to attend and be heard.
Public participation is solicited without regard to race, color, national origin, age, sex, religion, disability, or family status. In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, persons with disabilities needing special accommodations to participate in this proceeding should contact Lisette Gardner, Procurement Department, 15470 Flight Path Dr, Brooksville, Florida 34604, Telephone 352-754-4020. If hearing impaired, please call 711 for assistance.
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
HERNANDO COUNTY, FLORIDA
/s/___________________________(SEAL)
Douglas A. Chorvat, Jr., Clerk
By: _____________________________
Nienke Osinga, Deputy Clerk
Publish: December 26, 2025
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Hernando County Government Main Line
(352) 754-4000
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