Hendry County commissioners approve road bids, select agricultural feasibility consultant and grant rezoning for welding and repair shop

The Hendry County Board of County Commissioners on Aug. 26 approved multiple routine procurement and land‑use items.

The board approved bid number 2025‑03 for County Road 835 (from 9.5 miles south of US 27 to 7.8 miles south of US 27) and bid number 2025‑04 for County Road 78 from Hiddenham Avenue. Commissioners also approved a request for quotes for vegetative management services covering the airport, MSBU canals and other county properties.

In economic development work, the board accepted the ranking and selection committee’s recommendation to negotiate a contract with ACDS for an agricultural feasibility study.

On land use, Ryan Alexander presented a rezoning request to change 9.7 acres at 480 G Road from AG‑2 (general agriculture) to PUD (planned unit development) to allow continued use of a welding and repair shop serving agricultural customers. Alexander said the rezoning originated from a county area sweep that identified a code violation; he told commissioners staff had not received negative responses from neighbors. The board approved the rezoning subject to the conditions outlined by staff.

Parker (county planning/engineering) presented the final‑plat security for Old Florida Motor Coach Resort Phase 2; the board approved requiring the developer to post security equal to 130% of the estimated cost to complete the remaining improvements, consistent with the Land Development Code for multi‑year improvements.

Ending: Commissioners approved the routine procurement and land‑use items and directed staff to negotiate the agricultural feasibility contract with ACDS.