Board of County Commissioners · What got decided
Motions, votes, and board direction.
Every motion, vote, board direction, and consensus ruling extracted from BOCC meeting transcripts. Passed unanimously is the default for routine items. Contested surfaces every non-unanimous vote — the moments where the board actually disagreed. Click any decision to jump to the moment in the meeting video.
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4,875 decisions · 4,801–4,850- —DirectionNo vote
Board directed staff to explore storage solutions (including conx boxes with climate control) at school shelters and Wiregrass area for cots and special needs supplies in coordination with Andrew Baxter and school board.
Sheltering, housing, and Pasco Hope post-storm recovery operations recap1:11:59
- —DirectionNo vote
Board discussed proactive outreach to mobile home park managers to coordinate resident pickup and transportation to shelters ahead of storms.
Sheltering, housing, and Pasco Hope post-storm recovery operations recap1:11:59
- —DirectionNo vote
Include restoration of anonymous code enforcement complaints with guard rails as a legislative policy priority to be advanced through FAC and the Florida League of Cities.
#6Policy proposal: restore anonymous code enforcement complaint option1:14:51
- —VotePassed
Approve the consent agenda with C26 and C35 withdrawn.
#ConsentConsent agenda approved with C26 and C35 withdrawn1:18:19
- —VotePassed
Approve revised cover sheet for PU 18 reflecting approval up to $1 million.
#C18Purchasing item C18 revised cover sheet approval up to one million dollars1:18:39
- —MotionPassed
Authorize the County Administrator to sign the SHIP annual certification report upon completion.
Authorization for county administrator to sign SHIP annual certification report1:18:56
- —DirectionPassed
Direct that appeals of final determinations that a structure meets criteria for demolition be routed to a hearing officer rather than the Pasco County Construction Board.
#R2Direction to route demolition structure appeals to hearing officer1:19:10
- —DirectionNo vote
Board directed BayCare to return with specific Pasco County statistics, success rates, number of patients treated, and return-on-investment data.
BayCare Behavioral Health opioid use disorder and treatment options1:19:20
- —DirectionNo vote
Board directed staff/consultants to revisit the segment between Bird/Waters and downtown Tampa, potentially adding a 13th station to serve Tampa Heights commuter market.
Regional Rapid Transit station area analysis update and progress toward milestone one1:19:55
- —DirectionNo vote
Team will return at the November TBARTA board meeting with five alignment alternatives and station recommendations to carry into Milestone 2 (10% design).
Regional Rapid Transit station area analysis update and progress toward milestone one1:19:55
- —VotePassed
Approve walk-on Resolution 18-258 recognizing Darby Cobb for 33 years of service.
Walk-on resolution recognizing Darby Cobb for 33 years of service1:20:04
Vote 0-0
- —DirectionNo vote
Board expressed support for the three tourism legislative priorities: opposing TDT expansion, maximizing Visit Florida funding, and codifying short-term rental TDT collection.
#5Florida Sports Coast tourism legislative priorities for 2024 session1:20:58
- —MotionPassed
Board approved initiating the board-initiated paving assessment for Hammock Road (PVS 3322) and moving forward to a public hearing.
#R3Board-initiated paving assessment for Hammock Road project PVS 33221:21:46
- —VotePassed
Motion to approve the vacation of 0.67-acre platted right-of-way in Zephyrhills for Lane Road Project LLC.
#P17Vacation of 0.67-acre platted right-of-way in Zephyrhills for Lane Road project LLC1:24:14
- —DirectionNo vote
Staff directed to assess cost of filling potholes on Arthur Drive off New River Road and report back on September 4th.
Commissioner items — recycling, trails overpass, dredging, scallop season, and Ridge Road website1:24:43
- —DirectionPassed
County Administrator or designee authorized to sign and file the Shady Hills Energy Center agency report with DEP and Division of Administrative Hearings.
Commissioner items — recycling, trails overpass, dredging, scallop season, and Ridge Road website1:24:43
- —DirectionNo vote
Staff to continue work on board-imposed paving assessments for roads treated with chip seal after hurricane damage and report progress.
Commissioner items — recycling, trails overpass, dredging, scallop season, and Ridge Road website1:24:43
- —DirectionNo vote
Commissioner Starkey requested legal clarification on whether penny-funded trail overpass projects can be reordered to prioritize SR-54 over SR-52.
Commissioner items — recycling, trails overpass, dredging, scallop season, and Ridge Road website1:24:43
- —VotePassed
Motion to approve the waiver of the 1,000-foot park distance limitation for TAT Civic Association social club (WDD 18-1362).
#P12Waiver of 1000-foot park distance limit for TAT Civic Association social club1:24:45
Vote 5-0
- —DirectionPassed
Authorize transmittal of large-scale comprehensive plan amendment CPL 1806 to the Department of Economic Opportunity and other reviewing agencies.
#P18Transmittal of large-scale comprehensive plan amendment CPL 1806, Lane Road, res 3 to res 61:25:42
- —DirectionNo vote
Staff and lobbyist directed to research how other communities have exited aquatic preserves, consult with DEP, and determine the best route to remove Pasco County from the Nature Coast Aquatic Preserve.
#7Policy proposal: remove Pasco County from Nature Coast Aquatic Preserve1:27:54
- —DirectionNo vote
Board directed staff to compile a list of shovel-ready Transportation projects by Senate district for potential state appropriations requests.
#7State appropriations strategy and shovel-ready project prioritization1:27:58
- —DirectionNo vote
Staff directed to advance design grant applications for Sea Pines and Elfers septic-to-sewer projects, targeting construction appropriations in the 2025-26 legislative session.
#7State appropriations strategy and shovel-ready project prioritization1:27:58
- —DirectionNo vote
Board discussed strategy of submitting approximately three projects aligned with three Senate districts rather than one project per commissioner district.
#7State appropriations strategy and shovel-ready project prioritization1:27:58
- —VotePassed
Adopt resolution granting approval for Capital Trust Agency bond financing for Florida Charter Educational Foundation Inc. educational facilities revenue bonds up to $30 million.
#P19TEFRA hearing and resolution approving Florida Charter Educational Foundation bond financing up to $30M1:29:17
- —VotePassed
Approve the five-year HUD Consolidated Plan and one-year Action Plan for CDBG, ESG, and HOME programs.
#R-8Five-year HUD consolidated plan and one-year action plan for CDBG, ESG, and HOME programs1:29:41
- —VotePassed
Approve conditional use for TAT Civic Association/Polish-American Pulaski Association Inc. social club in R4 district with conditions.
#P13Conditional use for TAT Civic Association social club in R4 district approved1:34:05
Vote 5-0
- —DirectionNo vote
Board directed staff to present all 22 funding initiatives before making any decisions on priorities.
Funding initiative: Animal Services veterinary clinic and spay-neuter facility1:35:22
- —VotePassed
Board confirmation of Tarios Petos as Planning and Development Director
#R1Board confirmation of Tarios Petos as Planning and Development Director1:35:26
- —MotionPassed
Motion to receive and file email in favor from Dennis Dervish into the record.
#P14Rezoning from R4 to MF1 for Dorothea Dombar Trust townhome development at Willow Bend1:36:02
- —MotionPassed
Motion to receive and file email in opposition from William and Sharon Jackson into the record.
#P14Rezoning from R4 to MF1 for Dorothea Dombar Trust townhome development at Willow Bend1:36:02
- —VotePassed
Motion to approve rezoning from R4 to MF1 for the Dorothea Dombar Trust property subject to deed restriction limiting use to single-family attached homes on fee-simple lots.
#P14Rezoning from R4 to MF1 for Dorothea Dombar Trust townhome development at Willow Bend1:36:02
- —VotePassed
Motion to approve the Pasco County Library Cooperative 2018–2021 strategic plan.
#R9Pasco County Library Cooperative 2018–2021 strategic plan with augmented reality demonstration1:38:51
Vote 5-0
YesMr. Wylie - —DirectionNo vote
Commissioners requested a footprint presentation of the memorial be provided to each commissioner before construction begins.
Pasco County Fallen Law Enforcement Officer Memorial construction update1:41:12
- —DirectionNo vote
Staff directed to follow up with Captain Selzer regarding use of tablets as a low-tech backup for 911 call logging during system outages.
911 center surge capacity and operational improvements during hurricanes1:44:56
- —DirectionNo vote
Staff directed to assess feasibility of adding recycling bins for plastic and cans at county parks and libraries.
#Public CommentCommissioner reports: traffic lights, recycling, sidewalks, Airbnb, and other board business1:46:57
- —DirectionNo vote
Staff directed to accelerate installation of water bottle filling stations in county buildings, including Dade City government center.
#Public CommentCommissioner reports: traffic lights, recycling, sidewalks, Airbnb, and other board business1:46:57
- —DirectionNo vote
Staff directed to review bike-on-sidewalk policy under Florida Statute 316 and report back.
#Public CommentCommissioner reports: traffic lights, recycling, sidewalks, Airbnb, and other board business1:46:57
- —DirectionNo vote
Staff directed to evaluate road conditions on Arthur Drive in Wesley Chapel and report on repair options for emergency vehicle access.
#Public CommentCommissioner reports: traffic lights, recycling, sidewalks, Airbnb, and other board business1:46:57
- —DirectionNo vote
Staff directed to investigate whether a permit fee is required for the October 20th car show at West Pasco Judicial Center and apply existing 501(c)(3) fee-waiver resolution if applicable.
#Public CommentCommissioner reports: traffic lights, recycling, sidewalks, Airbnb, and other board business1:46:57
- —DirectionNo vote
Staff directed to develop a cost plan for paving Green Key Beach road, including assessment, joint agreement with city, or grant options.
#Public CommentCommissioner reports: traffic lights, recycling, sidewalks, Airbnb, and other board business1:46:57
- —DirectionNo vote
Board consensus to schedule a future discussion on short-term rental/Airbnb policy, potentially involving TDC.
#Public CommentCommissioner reports: traffic lights, recycling, sidewalks, Airbnb, and other board business1:46:57
- —DirectionNo vote
Staff directed to develop a plan and bring back an agenda item regarding hauling donated dirt from Timber Oaks to COPE housing sites.
#Public CommentCommissioner reports: traffic lights, recycling, sidewalks, Airbnb, and other board business1:46:57
- —ConsensusPassed
Board gave consensus direction for Fire Rescue to proceed with the non-opioid alternative medication program rollout targeting a September 10, 2018 start date.
Fire Rescue non-opioid alternative medication program rollout discussion1:47:55
- —DirectionNo vote
Direct the A&E contract to include a site selection analysis with pros/cons weighting for the Public Safety Operations Center location.
Funding initiative: Public Safety Operations Center (EOC, 911, Fire Rescue)1:48:52
- —DirectionNo vote
Board directed staff to bring forward a conceptual design contract item at the December board meeting using existing $1.5M county funds and $3M federal grant.
Funding initiative: Public Safety Operations Center (EOC, 911, Fire Rescue)1:48:52
- —DirectionNo vote
Fire Rescue will continue joint training with PSO including a 36-hour tabletop exercise at the end of next month.
Fire rescue water rescue capacity, heavy equipment team, and special ops expansion1:52:04
- —DirectionNo vote
Heavy equipment team (four skid steers and two excavators) will be used for county operations and training, and can be deployed to other counties for reimbursement.
Fire rescue water rescue capacity, heavy equipment team, and special ops expansion1:52:04
- —DirectionNo vote
Board signaled support for submitting all Fire Rescue funding requests to the state legislature with appropriate matching funds, prioritizing the high-water rescue vehicle.
Funding initiative: Fire Rescue vehicles, decon truck, and Station 4 construction2:03:20
- —DirectionNo vote
Board directed staff to work with a receptive legislator on modifying anonymous code complaint law to allow routing complaints through commissioners without requiring complainant name/address.
#8Policy discussion on anonymous code complaints and third-party inspections2:06:00
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