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Votes at a glance: Brooksville council approves park fee credit, fire‑code ordinance, procurement correction, housing appointments and tree‑fee changes
Summary
Council approved several routine and substantive items including a 50% park fee sponsorship credit for the Dawn Center, adoption of a fire‑code ordinance, procurement corrections for a citywide compensation study, appointments to the Brooksville Housing Authority, and a large increase in tree‑removal penalties; one major development utility agreement was deferred.
The City of Brooksville City Council took multiple formal actions during the meeting. Key outcomes and recorded votes are listed below.
Sponsorship credit for Dawn Center "Dash for Dawn" awareness walk - Action: Approved a 50% park fee credit (amount $131.25) for the Dawn Center of Hernando County’s awareness walk at Tom Varn Park on April 5. - Vote: Passed by voice vote; recorded as 5–0 in favor. - Notes: Councilors discussed making the credit program more standardized and reviewing frequency and eligibility in the budget process.
Procurement documentation for compensation study (procurement correction) - Action: Approved revised procurement documentation establishing a compliant contract with Evergreen Solutions (matching Riverdale pricing) at $28,500 for a compensation study. - Vote: Motion passed (recorded 4–1; one member opposed). Staff said the scope did not change but the procurement route was corrected.
Brooksville Housing Authority appointments - Action: Appointed Robert Bautista (regular member; term through 06/30/2026) and Kelly Wooldridge (alternate; term through 12/31/2025) to fill two unexpired four‑year terms on the Brooksville Housing Authority. - Vote: Passed 5–0 by roll call vote.
Ordinance 993, second reading (fire inspections, fines, liens) - Action: Second reading and adoption of Ordinance 993 amending fire protection and prevention code sections to require property‑access for inspections, revise fines and authorize liens for unpaid inspection fees. Advertised March 7 as required. - Vote: Roll call — Council Member McKeithen: Aye; Council Member Ehrhardt: Aye; Council Member Hallau: Aye; Vice Mayor Bronson: Aye; Mayor Tanner: Aye. Passed 5–0.
Resolution 2025‑05 — State Road North Broad Street closure for Watermelon Festival - Action: Approved a resolution requesting FDOT temporary closure of State Road North Broad Street between Main Street and South Brooksville Avenue for the Watermelon Festival on Saturday, June 7 (6 a.m.–8 p.m.). - Vote: Passed 5–0.
Resolution amending community development fees (tree removal) - Action: Adopted Resolution 2025‑06 updating tree‑removal fees and penalties, increasing fines for certain violations and adjusting mitigation/compensation amounts; staff warned the update will affect several active sites and one party may seek relief. - Vote: Passed by roll call 5–0.
Consent agenda approval - Action: Motion to approve the consent agenda (including the compensation procurement documentation and housing appointments as presented). - Vote: Passed 5–0 for the consent agenda; the procurement documentation item recorded 1 opposed on subsequent roll call.
Items tabled or deferred - Majestic Oaks Utility Service Agreement — Deferred to allow staff and the developer to prepare a consolidated agreement addressing phasing and capacity; recorded as deferred 4–0 with one recusal.
The council recorded roll calls where required. Staff will prepare documents, background checks and follow‑up reports for all items that require additional work before final implementation.
