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Council approves first reading of rules for certified recovery residences; second hearing set for Aug. 6
Summary
Ordinance No. 2026-04, establishing review and approval procedures for Certified Recovery Residences under section 397.487, Florida Statutes, passed first reading; council set the second and final hearing for Aug. 6, 2026. No public comment was recorded.
During the July 2 meeting the Hilliard Town Council approved Ordinance No. 2026-04 on first reading to establish procedures for review and approval of Certified Recovery Residences pursuant to section 397.487, Florida Statutes. The public hearing drew no speakers and the council moved to approve the ordinance on first reading and scheduled the second public hearing and final reading for August 6, 2026.
Council members indicated the ordinance will be considered further at the August hearing when staff may present additional procedural details. The vote on first reading was recorded with councilmembers voting yea; no amendments or public concerns were reported at the July meeting.
The ordinance references Florida Statutes section 397.487 on recovery residence oversight and establishes a local process for certification and review in Hilliard.
