Commission approves Blackwater construction contract with corrected paperwork

Aug 11, 2026

After questioning mismatched packet exhibits and a notarization error, commissioners approved the Blackwater Construction agreement for new public works/utilities/admin buildings subject to re-execution of a corrected conflict-of-interest affidavit and other clerical fixes.

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The commission approved the construction agreement with Blackwater Construction for a new public-works/utilities/admin building after raising procurement concerns and confirming contract safeguards. Commissioners noted two different document versions in the meeting packet and a notarized conflict-of-interest affidavit referencing the City of Mount Dora rather than Dade City; they asked staff and legal counsel to cure the paperwork before execution.

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