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The commissioner presented photos of debris and grass clippings in local canals and cited examples such as Heritage Springs, where pond edges have been reworked with rock rather than grass. \"Every canal home in the backyard should be able to put all the impervious they want,\" the commissioner said in the meeting, arguing that removing grass at the water's edge can reduce nutrients that harm water quality. The speaker asked staff to work with the county attorney to return a proposed policy to the board.

County staff acknowledged the request and said they would bring proposed language back for board consideration. The transcript indicates this has been discussed previously; the commissioner said it had been about seven to nine years since he first asked for changes to canal-edge standards.

Why it matters: regulators and homeowners balance shoreline design, erosion control, environmental protections and stormwater rules. Allowing impermeable surfaces at the water's edge could reduce organic debris entering canals, but would require legal and technical review to ensure compliance with state environmental rules and local ordinances.

Next steps: the county attorney's office and staff were asked to draft policy alternatives and return them to the board for future consideration.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","6.3.25 Pasco Board of County Commissioners Meeting","oneSentenceSummary","A commissioner asked county staff and the county attorney to prepare a policy to allow waterfront homeowners to install pavers or other impervious surfaces to the water's edge to reduce grass clippings and other pollutants entering canals; staff was asked to return with a draft for board consideration.","taxTitle","Pasco County, Florida","taxId",12581,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6213600,"Pasco County officials highlight YMCA groundbreaking; BayCare provided land loan, opening planned for summer 2026",115,994000,1109000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3676307-2b25228cef67e741cb0853d972fb1008&start=994&end=1109","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3676307-2b25228cef67e741cb0853d972fb1008/thumbnail_994000.jpg","/articles/6213600/Pasco-County/Florida/Pasco-County-officials-highlight-YMCA-groundbreaking-BayCare-provided-land-loan-opening-planned-for-summer-2026","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6213600-e1bbc0dd9834110282b5d3ca78b03ed8/orig.mp4?Expires=1771141333&Signature=mwOrCKCek-ccDe~NPcWK3xIM6Amf5CqjNYZPKGcVBWvyN2wMjh2SVcZAXL9osgpYsrkG8XGstLB7Cdleq2Z30rTm3TBznJHWDqsu1PLdbV-~-rAvTWq4Y27y8IEsjp1GwFtti7~T1LPIE5UsATt4-ICGQ8sGcoGCM18tIQrK4v3rFSIWi-fu8PDd8ky7V7O1lhbgELwZGdwmisIPqwVIXbpJvBD-Uy4jIE8Z9E9SgYNYxUfzr2ejoB9G57uQxDiwTbW3XJa1kHODpSW8x99~SaGWH6xtNvuwB7VwHFfN7hBVouVgGSs5Oql99wD7PenQy3R28tKKVooHVhsRNcRX7A__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Pasco County commissioners reported that the YMCA broke ground last week near BayCare and Bruce B. Downs and that the facility — described by county officials as approximately 45,000 square feet — is planned to open in the summer of 2026.

\"They wouldn't be able to do it without BayCare, giving them a 30 year, basically interest free loan to purchase land,\" said Commissioner Whiteman during committee reports. Whiteman said the project will create about 300 jobs and include full aquatics, fields and multiple program spaces; he called it the YMCA's flagship in Pasco County.

County officials said the partnership with BayCare demonstrates local private-sector support for community health and recreation. The commissioners did not record any formal board action on the item during the meeting; the update was provided as part of committee reports.

Why it matters: a large new YMCA facility can supply recreation, childcare and programming capacity and may generate local construction jobs and ongoing operational employment. The county said staff will share invitations when the facility nears opening.

Next steps: no formal board motion was recorded; commissioners said they expect the YMCA to open in summer 2026 and will circulate invitations when a date is set.","Commissioners said a new YMCA near BayCare and Bruce B. Downs has broken ground; officials reported the project will create roughly 300 jobs, include 45,000 square feet of facilities and open in summer 2026 with a 30-year interest-free land loan from BayCare.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":92,"_47":93,"_49":94,"_51":95,"_53":96,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":97,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":98,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6213604,"Pasco County gets DEP OK for pilot to use landfill bottom ash as concrete additive",149,1207000,1356000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3676307-2b25228cef67e741cb0853d972fb1008&start=1207&end=1356","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3676307-2b25228cef67e741cb0853d972fb1008/thumbnail_1207000.jpg","/articles/6213604/Pasco-County/Florida/Pasco-County-gets-DEP-OK-for-pilot-to-use-landfill-bottom-ash-as-concrete-additive","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6213604-6f3a8ba3b384fa7f550debcbf17c02a0/orig.mp4?Expires=1771141333&Signature=elkZ295kMTNDAwdxw4eiNMo~nfEz2dC4rmzOPqrT04dVuQmpyOCqRJ1l2YUcv9xw4P-SKm9pQQK-dcK0Wuj7ZaCMowc6EiQYeLukUpHJAc4vjdZrunCg5~tZYJu4G7r0zO9Yq3vyLaXuus9Bk6E1dyDtQgwa~kTmTrmHZ6kzsjicZhDBNVE-W3tIANu-WntQoSJWeS4V09WLQ5UAT21~cnYFJHAKkVeB4KYkqcI2YFMhtGS5ORZjtJgjenG8341LGW0QE-nZUkYfjaUvyojOVwKGP5Hmam1N7sDRYgFvg1Unhch1X6e6YVqgfoiD-3uHLZ91aLKynq8V-SQvYc~BaQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Pasco County announced that the Florida Department of Environmental Protection has approved a pilot to test using bottom ash from the county waste facility as a concrete additive with CMEX in Brooksville.

\"We received approval from the Department of Environmental Protection to embark on a trial for the use of our bottom ash as a concrete additive with with CMEX up in Brooksville,\" said Mister Cabello (speaking as county staff during the meeting). Cabello said the pilot is intended to evaluate whether the ash can be reused in concrete or other construction applications as a way to avoid or reduce landfill expansion and related costs.

Cabello told commissioners the pilot could produce \"cost avoidance for us, as well as, reduce the costs of expansion and not having to expand the landfill.\" He said the solid waste team will pursue agreements and transport plans if the pilot proves viable. A commissioner noted multiple cement plants operate closer to Pasco County and encouraged staff to explore partnerships beyond the Brooksville plant; Cabello said the Brooksville location is the pilot site for technical reasons and that future agreements would be brought back to the board if the pilot succeeds.

County staff also noted a planning figure for the cost of constructing a new landfill cell: \"The cost the cost of constructing a new landfill cell is is well over $20,000,000,\" a staff member said during the discussion, framing the potential savings if the reuse program works.

Why it matters: finding a productive reuse for bottom ash could reduce long-term solid-waste disposal costs and delay or reduce the need to construct expensive new landfill capacity. Staff emphasized the pilot is an initial test; any broader program would require technical validation, transport and processing agreements and further board approvals.

Next steps: the county will proceed with the pilot at CMEX in Brooksville and, if results are positive, return to the board with implementation agreements and intergovernmental or commercial contracts for scaling the effort.","County officials said the Florida Department of Environmental Protection approved a pilot with CMEX in Brooksville to test bottom ash as a concrete additive; officials said if viable the program could reduce landfill expansion costs.",{"_33":100,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":101,"_41":102,"_43":103,"_45":104,"_47":105,"_49":106,"_51":107,"_53":108,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":109,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":110,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6213607,"Pasco commissioners adopt small-scale comp plan change, create Acacia Fields CDD and continue several land-use items to July",186,699000,885000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3676307-2b25228cef67e741cb0853d972fb1008&start=699&end=885","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3676307-2b25228cef67e741cb0853d972fb1008/thumbnail_699000.jpg","/articles/6213607/Pasco-County/Florida/Pasco-commissioners-adopt-small-scale-comp-plan-change-create-Acacia-Fields-CDD-and-continue-several-land-use-items-to-July","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6213607-930f793d13b569cfd32a1d799dfc7d00/orig.mp4?Expires=1771141333&Signature=Qpraiym9uPI9di1k3uvS6e5rPAFIN4Z3DHx8W-jkJu4FQTNhW~35qwUP5yMFw9s~Yee397SK0k6w3z6vDSARELG7wZfXQULntibfEmbDMPeUWiD78HdltYxO8VVySYIf0scvZAcIxxwHmnl46idfSQxIMnPHRYKjlAtl2Z8i190SMS3TlnWzgPF10JhvB2relTt6OD4SQPB1Iy74nah4jTKTSPpwsxdp7oLQiUaBzQAC-E3j0A7LUEiGKTN2OGOkxDSNHdeM604nhkTmfojP-VinBCjnmmhhg1n9NQLNPRhjqXzcDOeNwRD8b6amr7IfgugfaCwH0bVdAp1t9x3e-g__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Pasco County Board of County Commissioners approved a small-scale comprehensive plan amendment for a roughly 10.09-acre parcel on State Road 52 and adopted an ordinance creating the Acacia Fields Community Development District, while voting to continue several other land-use and district boundary items to the July 15, 2025 meeting in Dade City.

The board adopted the comprehensive-plan amendment — identified in the meeting as PDE250112 — changing future land use from agricultural (AG) to light industrial (IL) on about 10.09 acres on the south side of State Road 52, approximately 1,274 feet west of Aaron Cutoff. Ricardo Espitos, Planning/Economic Growth staff, described the item as \"an ordinance amending the Pasco County comprehensive plan providing for a small scale comprehensive plan amendment ... changing from AG agricultural to IL industrial light on approximately 10.09 acres of real property located in the South Side of State Road 52 approximately 1,274 feet west of Aaron Cutoff.\" The measure passed on a roll-call vote with Commissioners Oakley, Wakeman and Yeager voting aye; Chairman Starkey was not present and Acting Chair Mariano voted aye.

The board also adopted an ordinance establishing the Acacia Fields Community Development District pursuant to Chapter 190, Florida Statutes (recorded in the transcript as \"chapter 190 Florida Statues\"). The ordinance (recorded in the meeting as PD250130) was recommended for adoption by staff and passed by roll call with the same attendance pattern: Oakley, Wakeman and Yeager voting yes, Starkey absent, and Mariano voting aye.

Several other land-use matters on the meeting agenda were continued to the commissioners' July 15, 2025 meeting in Dade City. Those continuances included requests to expand the boundaries of the 2 Rivers East, 2 Rivers North and 2 Rivers West Community Development Districts and multiple zoning or planned development (PD) rezonings (items listed at the meeting as P34, P35, P36, P37, P40 and P41). In each case the board moved to continue the items and the motions passed by voice vote with no recorded opposition. One zoning item (initially listed under P40) was noted as not having appropriate publication and therefore could not be continued at that moment; staff later placed a continuance on the July 15 agenda.

Why it matters: approvals of comprehensive-plan amendments and the formation or boundary changes of community development districts establish the local land-use framework that controls future development, infrastructure responsibilities and potential assessments on property owners. Continuing multiple items to a later meeting gives staff and applicants more time to resolve notices, public comment and technical review.

Background and next steps: the board record for the passed comprehensive-plan amendment and the Acacia Fields CDD cite staff recommendations from the Planning Department and the Economic Growth Department. Several items were continued specifically to the July 15, 2025 Board of County Commissioners meeting at 1:30 p.m. in Dade City for further consideration. Chairman Starkey was absent for the votes recorded in the transcript.","The Pasco County Board of County Commissioners approved a 10.09-acre comprehensive-plan amendment for light industrial use and established the Acacia Fields Community Development District, while several other zoning and CDD boundary items were continued to the July 15 meeting in Dade City.","actionData","errors"]

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