Motions, votes, and board direction.

Motion to approve agenda item R62 contingent on approval of opioid funding (first responders related item).

#R61Opioid Task Force Year Three funding recommendations totaling $4.57 million1:37:35

Retain local option fuel tax indexing on the legislative priorities list despite concerns raised about legislative receptiveness.

2026 State Legislative Priorities: policy and funding initiatives review2:13:29

Ralph Lair directed to finalize the 2026 legislative priorities document for printing and distribution at the November 10th delegation meeting.

2026 State Legislative Priorities: policy and funding initiatives review2:13:29

Staff to investigate potential conflict between seeking state legislative funding and CDBG-DR funding for the East Pasco Emergency Shelter simultaneously.

2026 State Legislative Priorities: policy and funding initiatives review2:13:29

Board directed to plan lobbying trip to Tallahassee for Wednesday-Thursday, February 4-5, 2026.

2026 State Legislative Priorities: policy and funding initiatives review2:13:29

Commissioner Mariano directed staff to prepare a presentation for the next meeting on coordinating transfer of undocumented detainees with ICE holds to federal custody sooner.

Commissioner reports: jail tour, tri-county meeting, EDC, and community outreach2:38:27

Board discussed sending communication or making calls to DOT district secretary regarding red light cameras operating out of compliance with DOT permit requirements.

Commissioner reports: jail tour, tri-county meeting, EDC, and community outreach2:38:27

Move to continue item P46 to the November 12, 2025 BCC meeting at 1:30 p.m. in Dade City.

#P46Continuation of Two Rivers North CDD boundary amendment ordinance0:21

Adopt the ordinance amending Pasco County Ordinance No. 2141 contracting and expanding the boundaries of the Two Rivers West Community Development District.

#P47Adoption of Two Rivers West CDD boundary amendment ordinance1:11

Approve P49 and AP83 on the rezoning consent agenda, with AP83 approval contingent upon clerk review of post-publication ex-parte communications.

#P49 / AP83Rezoning consent agenda — Flint Retail and Double Branch MPUD modification approved3:58

Motion to approve rezoning from AR to R1MH for lot split on Brisk Drive in Wesley Chapel.

#P50Rezoning from AR to R1MH for lot split on Brisk Drive in Wesley Chapel9:18

Motion to approve Resolution CA026-5103 declaring October 15, 2025 as White Cane Awareness Day in Pasco County.

Resolution declaring October 15, 2025 White Cane Awareness Day9:38

Waive $560 park fees at LC Logan for Shady Hills Little League fundraiser benefiting the league president who lost his home in a fire.

Waiver of park fees for Shady Hills Little League fundraiser at LC Logan19:50

Approve Resolution CA026-5102 proclaiming National Veterinary Technician Appreciation Week in Pasco County.

Resolution recognizing National Veterinary Technician Appreciation Week20:10

Appoint Alexis Doyle to the Tourist Development Council Saddlebrook seat.

Appointment of Alexis Doyle to Tourist Development Council Saddlebrook seat22:00

Motion to direct staff to light county buildings in purple to honor veterans.

Chair and commissioner reports — FAC conference, AMSkills, community events22:22

Approve the consent agenda with items C8, C9, and C34 pulled.

Consent agenda approved with items C8, C9, and C34 pulled32:25

Hold C8 and C9 (sale of surplus properties to Habitat for Humanity) pending a policy analysis by Chuck Lane on whether CDBG-DR funds could reimburse the general fund while still allowing $10 transfer.

#C8 & C9Sale of surplus county properties to Habitat for Humanity for $1032:58

Motion to light county buildings purple to honor veterans during the Purple Light event in November.

Motion to light county buildings purple to honor veterans in November33:59

Move approval of C34 — contract extension with US Water for Pasco Aqua system improvements ($418,000).

#C34Utilities contract extension with US Water for Pasco Aqua system improvements38:24

Staff directed to coordinate with parks department and CDBG-DR program to explore adding community amenities around improved stormwater retention areas.

#C34Utilities contract extension with US Water for Pasco Aqua system improvements38:24

Staff directed to pursue planning dollars and cost-match for the Anclote River basin study and to coordinate with Chuck Lane on that project.

Status update on Four Rivers Basin flood abatement project reauthorization46:08

Authorize the chair to sign the Tampa Bay Wave EDA grant endorsement letter with a $100,000 local match commitment from Penny for Pasco economic development funds.

Authorization for chair to sign Tampa Wave EDA grant endorsement letter with $100K match1:02:36

Staff directed to investigate the construction status of the SR-52 and SR-54 bike-ped overpasses and report back.

Ridge Road construction progress and bike-ped overpass status update1:09:40

Staff directed to ensure pedestrian and cyclist accommodation is included beneath the CSX railroad bridge on Ridge Road.

Ridge Road construction progress and bike-ped overpass status update1:09:40

Staff directed to look into reported truck stop development at I-75 and SR-52.

Ridge Road construction progress and bike-ped overpass status update1:09:40

Staff directed to work with the sheriff's office to develop enhanced security screening options for BOCC meetings, brief commissioners individually, and bring a proposal back to the board.

Commissioner reports on community events and outreach activities1:15:08

Board directed staff to work with the Sheriff's Office to develop enhanced security screening options, brief commissioners individually, and bring a formal proposal back to the board.

Discussion on enhanced security screening for board and public meetings1:27:45

In the interim, maintain single-point entry and wanding as set up for today's meeting while the final policy is developed.

Discussion on enhanced security screening for board and public meetings1:27:45

Chairman adjourned the morning session early and recessed to the afternoon session.

#AdjournmentMorning session recessed pending afternoon continuation1:51:49

Staff directed to provide a presentation overview of the FY2026 budget.

Call to order for FY2026 final budget public hearing0:45

Board directed staff to achieve a 0.025 mil reduction to the general fund millage for FY2026.

Budget Director presents FY2026 budget overview and millage direction6:45

Board directed staff to prepare options for a millage reduction of 0.02, 0.025, or 0.03 mils for presentation at the 5:15 PM final public hearing.

FY2026 Tentative Budget Overview and Millage Rate Discussion9:25

Board directed staff and commissioner aides to meet with Jerome Drive neighbors, code enforcement, and sheriff's representative regarding nuisance property.

#Public CommentPublic comment — six speakers on various community concerns12:15

Board directed stormwater staff to receive Alan Rose's materials on West Pasco flooding concerns.

#Public CommentPublic comment — six speakers on various community concerns12:15

Motion to receive and file documents submitted during public comment.

#Public CommentPublic comment — six speakers on various community concerns12:15

Board directed staff to return to the final public hearing with a reduction to the general operating millage of 0.0250 mills, adopted at the morning board meeting earlier the same day.

Public comment on general fund and transportation trust fund millage26:17

Motion to approve Resolution 25-337 recognizing Pasco County Public Works Department for APWA accreditation.

Resolution recognizing Pasco County Public Works APWA accreditation achievement39:50

Motion to continue Item P75 to the October 21, 2025 BOCC meeting in New Port Richey at 1:30 p.m.

#P75Ordinance amending LDC Section 802 tree preservation and replacement40:45

Continue item P76 to a time uncertain and require the applicant to readvertise when ready to return.

#P76Comprehensive plan amendment future land use map Little Road PD 7.83 acres42:19

Approve ordinance amending Pasco County Ordinance 25-07 correcting the legal description of Newport Corners Community Development District.

#P77Ordinance correcting Newport Corners CDD legal description scrivener's error45:11

Adopt the general fund millage rate of 7.4042 mills for FY2026.

Adoption of general fund millage rate of 7.4042 mills for FY202646:10

Approve ordinance amending Pasco County Land Development Code Chapter 100 to create Section 106.6 regarding post-August 1, 2024 amendments.

#P78Ordinance amending LDC Chapter 100 creating Section 106.6 post-August 2024 amendments48:19

Move approval of vacation of platted right-of-way Regina Drive filed by High-Tech Collision Centers Incorporated.

#P79Vacation of platted right-of-way Regina Drive by High-Tech Collision Centers49:40

Adopt the fire MSTU millage rate of 2.1225 mills for FY2026.

Adoption of fire MSTU millage rate of 2.1225 mills for FY202653:30

Adopt the transportation trust fund millage rate of 0.00 mills.

Adoption of fire MSTU millage rate of 2.1225 mills for FY202653:30

Adopt the Parks Capital Maintenance MSTU millage rate of zero mills.

Adoption of parks capital maintenance MSTU millage of zero mills55:18

Adopt the Roads Rehabilitation MSTU millage rate of 0.4052 mills.

Adoption of roads rehabilitation MSTU millage of 0.4052 mills56:16

Motion to continue item P80 to the October 21, 2025 BCC meeting in New Port Richey at 1:30 p.m.

#P80Little Road MPUD rezoning 7.83 acres 23 townhomes and commercial uses56:45

Adopt millage rate of 0.0229 mills for the 2019A jail facility bond.

Adoption of nine voter-approved general obligation bond debt service millage rates57:04