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The rezoning matters because the site is owned by the Brooksville Housing Authority and the project will convert the property into a ground‑leased multifamily development targeted to older adults. Council approved the rezoning with two explicit conditions: (1) allow a pitched roof that raises the maximum structure height modestly above the 45‑foot figure previously approved; and (2) require the developer to work hand‑in‑hand with the city's Department of Public Works on stormwater planning and permitting.

Daryl Johnston, the project's applicant, told the council the site plan had been revised to limit the development to 80 units and to remove a second building previously shown on earlier plans. Johnston said renderings were supplied showing a mansard/pitched roof option that would modestly exceed the 45‑foot number the council had discussed at first reading, and that the ordinance language could be amended to reflect that specific increase if the council chose to allow the pitched roof.

Paul Manuel, project engineer with Coastal Design Consultants, addressed drainage questions raised by council members. Manuel said the development team intends to use subsurface vaults and chambers under parking areas for stormwater staging, and that post‑development models would be prepared for review by the Southwest Florida Water Management District (SWFWMD). He told the council: “The goal is to leave that better from a drainage standpoint than it was in the precondition.” Manuel also confirmed the team can assess routing options that may tie into nearby city drainage infrastructure if the city controls the receiving system.

Council members pressed the developer on drainage because the site sits near the crest of a hill above Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard. One council member asked the applicant to work with Public Works to explore sending some runoff toward a nearby master drain referenced in testimony (referred to in the meeting as “PecSync”) and to ensure vault sizing and additional water quality measures meet then‑current SWFWMD standards. The council's motion specified that the developer must coordinate stormwater design with city Public Works to reduce the risk of downstream impacts.

The council also clarified the project will be age‑restricted as stated in the application; staff and panel testimony noted the project's financing is tied to that restriction. Joe Chambers, speaking for the development team, explained the financing structure: a long‑term ground lease to a special‑purpose entity where the Brooksville Housing Authority will be the general partner for purposes of the transaction and future ownership.

The final motion—approving Ordinance 999 as amended to allow the pitched roof and to require Public Works coordination on drainage—passed on a roll call vote of 5‑0.

Council action summary: Ordinance 999 rezoning (approx. 6.28 acres) approved 5‑0 with conditions that the ordinance be amended to accommodate a pitched roof and that the developer coordinate final stormwater design and permitting with the city's Department of Public Works and SWFWMD.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","City Council Regular Meeting October 06, 2025","oneSentenceSummary","The Brooksville City Council voted 5‑0 on Oct. 6 to rezone roughly 6.28 acres for an 80‑unit, age‑restricted multifamily development (Summit Villas), approving a modest height increase to allow a pitched roof and directing the developer to work with Public Works on stormwater design.","taxTitle","Brooksville, Hernando County, Florida","taxId",52021,"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},6429033,"Brooksville council approves pension changes, utilities corrections and contracts; multiple measures pass unanimously",764,4954000,5718000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5897036-3384533b7027816c1d985a88e6d7603d&start=4954&end=5718","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5897036-3384533b7027816c1d985a88e6d7603d/thumbnail_4954000.jpg","/articles/6429033/Brooksville/Hernando-County/Florida/Brooksville-council-approves-pension-changes-utilities-corrections-and-contracts-multiple-measures-pass-unanimously","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6429033-8c0293ac96c53e6c8fb2d858bc40fa00/orig.mp4?Expires=1770448564&Signature=f-gWjrlzkU6phAnadz2sqm9nbxqxpriqhroWqH3Kz2g5r4IyBIzE0ZsUuqzh2QdxHNDtmgfoLaX~WIHoyomaOPNAwPMtZclSNs0eCZmnvDJO5yCM0wFyBXnUYzMF4J-r1Mvy~b7JHvFUZaYe6V9HTFh1LZNo41dI63F9MIpM2Hp4IWVxhciKfa62J34N-QpcUSQEZpY49Fbz2KkA26g5NWoG-RJODw0VhGG~mH~eiq8LVyDCa8W82Vg91E4WpPxHU99EH-lvAzVZ6SzUZ3ZdzeybcNbxnpgIwppB91t9sL1SK4DcSjGwYmBYzZbaEvr36LxMv2cuuAGHyLm9pfs0cg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","At its Oct. 6 meeting the Brooksville City Council approved a set of administrative and operational measures that city staff said will update the firefighters pension language, correct a codification error in utility connection code, formalize an updated utility service agreement form, authorize staff to apply for short‑notice grants when appropriate, and contract for building plan review and inspection services.

Votes at a glance

- Ordinance 1004 (second reading): Amendments to the City of Brooksville Firefighters Retirement Trust Fund to create a supplemental benefit plan and update actuarial dates. Second reading passed by roll call, 5‑0.

- Ordinance 1005 (first reading): Codification correction in the code of ordinances (water and sewer connection fee misnomer). First reading passed 5‑0; second reading scheduled for Oct. 20, 2026.

- Updated utility service agreement: Council approved the updated form used between the city and private developers; changes concentrate on pages 2–3 and definitions throughout. Approval passed 5‑0.

- Resolution 2025‑27: Authorization for the City Manager or designee to submit grant applications on short notice when no match is required; council emphasized any application with a financial obligation would return to council for approval. Resolution passed 5‑0.

- Professional services agreement with Safe Built LLC: Contract for plan review, inspections, and community development services on an as‑needed basis (piggyback of a competitively awarded contract). Agreement approved 5‑0.

Council members and staff emphasized these approvals are intended to streamline operations, comply with statutory requirements (public records, e‑verify, emergency response provisions), and preserve council oversight when grant awards require city matching funds or commitments. City staff noted that development‑related inspection and plan review work under the Safe Built contract will be paid from building permit fees rather than the general fund.","On Oct. 6 the council approved Ordinance 1004 (firefighters retirement trust amendments), Ordinance 1005 (connection/service code correction — first reading), an updated utility service agreement form, a grant application authorization resolution, and a professional services agreement with Safe Built LLC. Most votes were unanimous.",{"_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},6429034,"Council approves consent agenda 4‑1 after debate over $50,000 Brooksville Main Street contract and banner control; staff directed to draft policy",3277,101000,3378000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5897036-3384533b7027816c1d985a88e6d7603d&start=101&end=3378","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5897036-3384533b7027816c1d985a88e6d7603d/thumbnail_101000.jpg","/articles/6429034/Brooksville/Hernando-County/Florida/Council-approves-consent-agenda-41-after-debate-over-50000-Brooksville-Main-Street-contract-and-banner-control-staff-directed-to-draft-policy","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6429034-3dc1207f9ea3bbd54e9a8e352bfe6c4e/orig.mp4?Expires=1770448564&Signature=i5buDZi3BkFf9k1KhXOrGHkrTvsKps5mMJhmDx73cFvUg9kyJp1HOJsHY3I8S-ggbBq-wqXMWaMpgbb9rdJNVvQmA~B~H22BTLy2qujBNXeuOI2d1kQXYrFTwrN5jOuLS-CX7V9xYzZxMXtXtl3FTlbjP5r-tQ4rVb3DxyFZBNqKFyhHdI-AxyTOrCsLXImUwnaNxLR3vVLtHIt3BkSu21BdHLgZWkuXflLfV5zND6ovUms8nTnFoieLa2VPb8iqE799sZu5H5k~xp0e0d4diDTWbg9hLAc4W7aObTq7A-jZs1TiDBPJrkKI47mcmThCuTwHLUb7gLtVykSZmBlZkw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Brooksville City Council approved the consent agenda on Oct. 6, 2025, by a 4‑1 roll‑call vote after a sustained exchange about a $50,000 funding agreement with Brooksville Main Street and who controls downtown banner content and placement.

Councilmember Lisa Earhart (first reference as \"Councilwoman Earhart\" during the meeting) asked that the Brooksville Main Street funding agreement be removed from consent so she could discuss its terms. Earhart said the contract language was “broad and vague,” cited taxpayer concerns about use of city staff and infrastructure for Main Street events, and argued the city should have clearer contractual specifics on responsibilities and banner design. In the meeting she said in part: “Bottom line is I feel that we don't need Brooksville Main Street involved with the banners. The property belongs to the city. Therefore, the city should make the determination.”

City staff responded that the agreement with Brooksville Main Street is the same arrangement the city has used in prior years and that the funding was included in the current fiscal-year budget. A member of staff noted the 2022 CRA agreement that funded wayfinding/banners had been completed; staff said the Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) will transmit a draft letter acknowledging that the 2022 agreement is fulfilled.

During debate other council members defended Brooksville Main Street's role in downtown activation and volunteer coordination, saying the organization does “a lot with a little.” The council and staff agreed there is no current, formal citywide policy for outside organizations to request banner space. Council gave staff direction to draft a policy/procedure for banner requests and display, including a calendar and approval process for what is displayed on city poles and when. Department of Public Works staff noted the city needs about 30 banners for downtown and that staff would work on logistics and design control.

The consent agenda passed on a roll call: Councilmember Earhart — Nay; Councilmember McKeithen — Aye; Councilmember Hallo — Aye; Vice Mayor Bronson — Aye; Mayor Tanner — Aye. The vote was recorded 4‑1 in favor.

Council action summary: Council affirmed the consent agenda (which included the Brooksville Main Street funding agreement for $50,000) by a 4‑1 vote, declined to remove the contract from consent, and directed staff to draft a banner procedure and deliver a draft CRA letter stating the 2022 wayfinding/banner agreement is complete.","Councilmember Earhart objected to the $50,000 Brooksville Main Street funding agreement and raised concerns about contract vagueness and banner control. The consent agenda passed 4‑1; council asked staff to draft a banner policy and the CRA to issue a letter closing a 2022 banner agreement.","actionData","errors"]

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Council approves consent agenda 4‑1 after debate over $50,000 Brooksville Main Street contract and banner control; staff directed to draft policy