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Dade City declines to act on 79‑acre Hidden Hills annexation after residents cite environmental concerns
Summary
A proposed voluntary annexation of about 79.38 acres known as Hidden Hills—currently an operating sand mine—generated sharp questions from commissioners and strong opposition from nearby residents about alleged dumping, contamination and infrastructure capacity. One commissioner moved to approve the annexation, but the motion had no second and died, leaving related land‑use items moot for now.
City staff introduced Ordinance 2025‑16 on Jan. 13, a voluntary petition to annex roughly 79.38 acres of currently unincorporated land (an operating sand mine) into Dade City. Staff and the city planner said the parcel is contiguous to municipal boundaries and met statutory criteria for voluntary annexation; the planning board had recommended approval by a 3‑2 vote.
The item prompted intensive questioning by commissioners about environmental and infrastructure implications. Commissioner Cosentino and others asked whether environmental or geotechnical studies had been submitted; staff and the planner said none were required for the annexation stage and that DEP (Florida Department of…
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