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Keith Wiley, director of Parks, Recreation and Natural Resources, summarized East‑side needs and options. He identified the county’s capital plan priorities in the East impact‑fee zone — VOPH District Park/bike park, Dade City recreation complex/shelter, 2 Rivers District Park, a Connected Cities community park, San Pasco Park expansion and Winfields Community Park — and said the proposed bond would support acquisition, design and construction for those projects. Wiley explained that the county is negotiating an agreement for 2 Rivers that would include an approximately 85‑acre high‑quality park parcel with design and construction funds; the tentative deal would also involve cash, land credits and a cost share on an adjoining road and school board participation.

Amy Farrell, budget director, explained the bond mechanics: a not‑to‑exceed $80 million aggregate principal amount, sold competitively to secure favorable interest rates; debt service would be pledged to legally available non‑ad valorem revenues (primarily East impact fees) under a covenant to budget and appropriate. Important dates cited in staff materials: competitive bond sale target June 16 (fixes borrowing amount), tentative land agreement to come to the board June 17, pre‑closing June 20 and final closing June 26.

Commissioners discussed value and risk. Commissioner Starkey and others cautioned that $200,000 per acre (as represented for the parcel under negotiation) is a high price and asked whether a smaller‑site approach (using existing San Pasco and Winfields acreage) could stretch the dollars. Wiley and others said the 2 Rivers parcel offers high‑dry site conditions and operational efficiencies of a single larger park versus multiple smaller sites, and that some projects could be substituted if negotiations fail.

The board adopted the two resolutions (authorizing the not‑to‑exceed bond amount and approving forms and notices for the competitive sale) by roll call; recorded votes were unanimous in the transcript. Staff said if projects do not proceed as planned, bond proceeds could be used on other eligible park projects in the county capital plan.

Why it matters: The bond would accelerate park acquisition and construction in growing East Pasco but increases the county’s near‑term debt exposure and links debt service to impact‑fee revenues that can be volatile. Commissioners asked staff to pursue cost reductions and to monitor state funding outcomes that might lower the county borrowing need.

Ending: Resolutions R32 and R33 were adopted; the board will consider the tentative 2 Rivers land agreement on June 17 and complete bond sale steps in mid‑ to late‑June if the board confirms direction.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","6.3.25 Pasco Board of County Commissioners Meeting","oneSentenceSummary","The Pasco County Commission on June 3 approved two resolutions to competitively issue up to $80 million in non‑ad valorem revenue bonds to finance parks capital projects; discussion focused on whether to buy and develop one large East‑side site (2 Rivers) or pursue multiple smaller community parks and how to manage debt service and impact fees.","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},6213595,"Pasco presents $585 million CDBG‑DR draft plan; housing and infrastructure lead proposed allocations",2423,2124000,4547000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3676312-84283adc14990ad94a74a76be7330214&start=2124&end=4547","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3676312-84283adc14990ad94a74a76be7330214/thumbnail_2124000.jpg","/articles/6213595/Pasco-County/Florida/Pasco-presents-585-million-CDBGDR-draft-plan-housing-and-infrastructure-lead-proposed-allocations","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6213595-2441d409fecba93a2536b6b14d66b471/orig.mp4?Expires=1770514340&Signature=ZQAc9PvdQPjsK9SmIvPw3-kF7I5UT4LcNA-FYIJ~bqgkwyz3sS66USi3XJGvL6U~PohmpqdWPffbK-JlElDjmbR~aNrxy6NINCsWxkjQcQRx2zEnEakeXFWH-T1FSM2n6pSL9lX~~26KCT6iNwQyAOT-Sat2JIxMu~yTikFwQcQz8MztHYMfZo1DUrBUwkJcC3SZJdJnqosXvLnK8o67k4WvXOn2wzIkVQtDMVHvS3cmiARpQ7zsVN~ScTzgQr96q-600xrtxN23NCi55prgVi3o6RPORa8HQ0t322S6SzZuDqZGPcugPSJAeu9JhIgjVYrwtad8-ai0hBEpgelBhg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Pasco County staff on June 3 presented an abbreviated version of the draft action plan that would govern $585 million in Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Community Development Block Grant‑Disaster Recovery (CDBG‑DR) funds awarded for damage from Hurricanes Idalia, Helene and Milton.

Joanna Cheshire, chief of staff, introduced the Office of Disaster Recovery Resources (ODER) presentation. Connor Donovan, ODER program administrator, said the grant is a six‑year cost‑reimbursement award and that county staff must submit an action plan to HUD and complete pre‑grant requirements to access funds. Donovan said HUD had provided a favorable preliminary review of the draft.

Staff proposed program allocations that sum to $585,000,000: $305,000,000 for housing; $130,000,000 for infrastructure (including $30,000,000 for public facilities); $76,000,000 set aside for mitigation; $25,000,000 for small business and nonprofit economic recovery; $10,000,000 for public services; $10,000,000 for planning; and $29,000,000 for administration (5 percent). Donovan noted $509,000,000 was identified as unmet needs and that $76,000,000 is a mitigation set‑aside that is initially fixed.

Marcy Espert, senior program administrator, described the housing component as three programs totaling $305,000,000: a repair, reconstruction and elevation (RRE) program ($155,000,000) for owner‑occupied units and small rental properties; a manufactured‑housing program ($50,050,000) to repair or replace single‑family manufactured homes (including park units); and an affordable housing construction program ($100,000,000) for acquisition and new construction of smaller rental or single‑family ownership development, including potential demonstration projects on destroyed mobile‑home park sites.

Donovan and Espert reviewed HUD requirements: 70 percent of total grant funding must benefit low‑ and moderate‑income (LMI) persons or areas; most categories must tie directly or indirectly to the three named storms (mitigation need not); and funds are reimbursement‑based. The unmet‑needs methodology uses FEMA/insurance estimates minus funds already paid plus a 30 percent adjustment for inflation and federal project cost differentials.

Timelines and process: staff said the draft action plan was published May 12 and is open for 30 days of public comment through June 12. The plan will return to the board on June 17 for requested approval and must be submitted to HUD by June 20; HUD has up to 45 days to review. Solicitations for an implementation consultant were due June 17, and staff emphasized the procurement process will follow county rules and typically use a staff selection committee and shortlist; commissioners asked whether shortlisted firms could present to the full board.

Commissioner questions and discussion: Commissioners expressed support for rapid use of funds but raised operational priorities and cautions. Commissioner Mariano and others pressed that affordable housing dollars not be used to create new unaffordable units in flood zones; Commissioner Jager and others suggested prioritizing homeownership and leveraging nonprofit builders (Habitat), and advocated for quick, interim housing solutions. Commissioners also discussed using existing apartment inventory as a short‑term option and asked staff to watch administrative costs and procurement transparency.

Next steps: Staff will collect public comments through June 12, return the action plan to the board June 17 for hoped‑for approval and then submit it to HUD for review; program rollout would start with individual housing assistance once the grant agreement is executed.

Ending: The presentation was informational; Commissioners provided direction and questions but took no final action on the draft at the June 3 meeting.","County staff presented a draft Community Development Block Grant‑Disaster Recovery (CDBG‑DR) action plan allocating $585 million across housing, infrastructure, mitigation and support programs; the plan is a presentation item and will return to the board for approval June 17.",{"_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},6213599,"Residents urge preservation of Green Swamp, call for equestrian‑focused economic strategy",331,1523000,1854000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3676312-84283adc14990ad94a74a76be7330214&start=1523&end=1854","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3676312-84283adc14990ad94a74a76be7330214/thumbnail_1523000.jpg","/articles/6213599/Pasco-County/Florida/Residents-urge-preservation-of-Green-Swamp-call-for-equestrianfocused-economic-strategy","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6213599-89581d52e0a94428c699f91c74432493/orig.mp4?Expires=1770514340&Signature=jUtQZogOvY4oixPJetv7yYyjF2O6ELgMIJ2ARrv7IzZ~dPPkGLiTS6na2pGc54zeI4XLXDqiTaCHuEimhJe-P34dV5QfJwl9X6a7P-WR45d1zpsXWkvpVU6mmwdnV1HFtICNXGpTXA3i2IVC1Ixt81r~Eb5ZeOnhP9N6TAfDHEx~hp0MBdqr4BHKHHQqiAOKC3Vfvq2AGbclWfFGUO7CTlMgpr5D2ryQ3VensZyNBDdL3zvd0qKzErB2tzfURyffNfCH-GOI9oa-LQYltSckKQy-wQmZgR16kUJX1PNoEa9AHE9AsjhSqY08RfklzGDpuv8I6HyAe5fHe1mBFA9tzQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Several speakers during the June 3 public comment period urged the Pasco County Board of County Commissioners to prioritize conservation of the Green Swamp and to pursue equestrian‑oriented economic development and protections for rural areas.

Nancy Hazelwood said the Green Swamp “figures very prominently” in the Northeast rural area plan and urged the county to slow development in order to protect water resources and the Brooksville Ridge. Cindy Buckle, who said she has a bachelor’s degree in wildlife ecology and conservation and has kept horses in Pasco County for decades, told the board she has been forced to move because past development flooded her pastures.

Buckle warned that rising land values have priced many equestrian households out of the market — she cited a range of local prices mentioned in public comment, saying equestrian parcels were “starting at $500,000 for 2 acres up to $2,000,000 for 43 acres.” She urged the county to prioritize larger lots and preserve riding and boarding opportunities rather than permitting dense subdivisions and industrial uses in rural zones.

Ross Yerger (online) raised a separate issue about county communication and a Greenpoint water‑related service that he said stopped unexpectedly; he asked for clearer follow‑up from county departments.

Why it matters: Speakers framed the Green Swamp and the county’s rural areas as distinctive environmental and economic assets (recreation, equestrian activity, water protection). They asked commissioners to consider land‑use choices and infrastructure siting that could affect water resources, rural character and local tourism or equestrian economies.

What the transcript shows: Comments were offered during public comment; commissioners listened and asked questions in later agenda items, but the transcript does not record a board decision to change land‑use or development policy as part of the June 3 meeting.

Ending: Commenters asked the county to take a slower, conservation‑oriented approach in Northeast Pasco and to explore policies that would retain equestrian opportunities and protect water resources.","Public commenters told the Pasco County commission they want to protect the Green Swamp, preserve equestrian land and pursue rural economic development rather than higher‑density housing or industrial uses.",{"_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},6213602,"Residents urge Pasco County to deny subdivision access over narrow private Marion Lane culvert",857,692000,1549000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3676312-84283adc14990ad94a74a76be7330214&start=692&end=1549","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3676312-84283adc14990ad94a74a76be7330214/thumbnail_692000.jpg","/articles/6213602/Pasco-County/Florida/Residents-urge-Pasco-County-to-deny-subdivision-access-over-narrow-private-Marion-Lane-culvert","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6213602-2de8df008e4e5c9dcad18f20d6894310/orig.mp4?Expires=1770514340&Signature=NlXexr0kkRG7OwP4b18jjLSXR4Ena5qq-GNw79Ghbo1c1a~9of508SdP4KYCRWXjmwat19WqDidbFZxx0I0xuYzlLGiv0uODKfiqWjCVijm9opcyp9mh9-CJlpyQgo8WCJ3gzRSVlEgCT5QydRqh8lUTJXMq-TmNLqznRjc5Qyew3y4U~RmnCwqbPR-39xf0hatYTONmFYetGEOqxKHkeHx1r8LVbg~hHOt9AFF9eyYwr3E1ymfv~9mJg18QT52Z9rF8tMWUA1tFk2dRWdE-b4a9K6xHIXRsOf6aBrtsLfmKlTnwld6~fkRHOPohSfNxm9ymPihK3UUy8fT3b3YBRQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Several residents of Marion Lane and nearby property told the Pasco County Board of County Commissioners on June 3 that a proposed subdivision that would use Marion Lane for access should not be approved unless the developer guarantees long‑term road upgrades and maintenance.

Joseph Bowlock, who said he lives at 31826 Pasco Road in San Antonio, described Marion Lane as a privately maintained dirt road that floods during the rainy season and “does not support any type of contractor sanitation companies,” citing photos he provided to the board. He said the road “is not 26 feet wide,” does not meet the county standard described in paragraph 901.6, and lacks the culvert and turnarounds required for the proposed new traffic.

The concerns were echoed by Lisonbee Moore, who said she and about 20 neighbors maintain a deed‑restricted private easement on Marion Lane and that increased traffic from four or five new homes would “overburden the easement” and produce substantial maintenance costs. Moore told the commission she had repeatedly raised the issue during the planning stage and felt county staff treated it as “a civil matter” instead of addressing access and public‑safety implications.

Carrie Heizer said her 20‑acre parcel lies adjacent to the five‑acre parcel proposed for subdivision and that the culvert near the private easement is “at capacity” and “not in great shape.” She told the board that tenants already damage her gate, and she estimated legal costs to contest impacts could run to “a minimum $25,000.”

Why it matters: If the county approves a subdivision that uses a private, deed‑restricted easement or a road that does not meet the technical standards referenced in the local code, residents say the additional traffic and truck movements associated with construction and new households could create safety, flooding and maintenance liabilities for private property owners and for the county.

What the transcript shows: Speakers linked access, culvert capacity and road width directly to the proposed subdivision; they asked the board to require either denial or conditions such as a developer maintenance guarantee (Moore suggested a 10‑year maintenance requirement). No formal county decision on the subdivision was made during the June 3 meeting — the testimony occurred during the public‑comment period.

Context and next steps: County staff did not present a staff recommendation during the public‑comment period recorded in the transcript. The residents asked the board to require on‑site inspections, a county review of the culvert and easement impacts, and explicit notice to future purchasers about maintenance obligations. The transcript does not show a county finding or staff report that resolves those requests.

Ending: Residents asked the board to either deny the subdivision or impose conditions requiring the developer to correct the culvert and guarantee road maintenance, and they warned of private legal costs and safety problems if the project proceeds without that work.","Multiple Marion Lane residents told the Pasco County Commission the private dirt road and undersized culvert cannot safely support a proposed five‑lot subdivision and asked the county to require long‑term road maintenance assurances or deny the proposal.","actionData","errors"]

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