9.22.26 Pasco Board of County Commissioners Meeting (Morning Session)

members of the council and the public. After how you please tell me your name and address to the secretary, will be activated 3- minute timer, and on the podium will turn green light. After 2 minutes yellow light will mean that you have 1 minute left. When is your time? will end, will light up red light, sound three beeps, and you should close your comments. Others online participants automatically will turn off when Time will run out. Mrs Secretary, do we have any someone who registered for public discussion? Yes, Mr. Chairman. I the name of the first three names. The first person was Tom Sawyers, followed by Lauren Lantermann, a followed by Shannon French.

Good morning. Me My name is Tom Smyers. I I live at 10315 Armadillo Court, New Port Richey, Florida 34654. I'm here today, to discuss the resolution 530.16, which allows park or store commercial vehicles in closed building in residential area. IN Sunday, September 13, 2026 year, at 11:35 am, my The neighbor is back. home from the moon traveling on your own brown semi-trailers; and shortly after, how did he come back home, his other semi-trailer with driver, that pulled a 60-foot trailer, arrived at his place. They replaced both semi-trailers in the workshop building, and then they started work with white semi-trailer, which brought him here driver. Knock, grinding, working compressors–all of these above. Resolution on decibel limit and noise in the living room arrays on Sunday. Around 2:00 PM white The semi-trailer was leaving. from the workshop. Its pulled out of the workshop, and he stayed there until 6:00 p.m. This white one truck was established and stopped by for 20 minutes 20 minutes, and all this in 40 feet from mine house. Again, we have a limit decibels for residential area, and then we exceeded decibel limit for residential area in Sunday. We have here commercial freight the company that runs freight business with residential area. IN We have a driver who brought white truck here for technical service, and then leaves back on the road. We we carry out repairs work on commercial vehicles in residential areas. So, we have no only a company with repair and

restoration commercial freight cars, but also company with transportation freight cars. It has been going on for 2 years. When will it ever be? solved? Why was it written resolution 530.16? And what were her intentions? The resolution is not maybe or maybe not maybe can't control it code, and we stayed here to to face this every day . Our quiet one country house, which we built in 2002, no more. I am retired because I am pensions from January 2024 year, and everything I do , this is what I'm dealing with. After 50 years of work I missed the opportunity. enjoy with your country house house through this resolution. Thank you. Lauren Lanterman, continued Shannon French, and then Day. It seems that this Coleman Colham. Good . Good morning everyone. My name is Lauren. Lanterman. I am a resident. at Austin Road , 7451, New Port Richey, Florida, 34653. Usually today in front of you there is someone you are with everyone knows, Judy Austin and Richard Austin , but today I am here and several others residents who are very concerned about technical economical Austin's justification Road. Why am I here? today, that's it, why us at all considering possibility of discovery this road? My security. My concern starts with security. She goes straight to Ridgewood area, which immediately does 90° turn. My real concern concerns children. She will transform on the expressway highway. We we already know that, and she goes straight to Rowan Road. We already we know how much it is limited, which one is there already so intense

movement at 5:00. As far as I am concerned I understand, dear. researched back in 2003 year, and it is not approved through security issues. So my question today: what changed? Now in there are more of us construction than any -when, and more residents than any When. What has changed? AND what hurts the most my heart, that's what it is, that no one answered no one answered my call did not answer mine email. And I I think if it were your property, and someone came to your territory and told you that is going to pave road right across your back road, you would also be a little were worried. My question today: Why is this needed? road? How is this plan? will make our roads safer in our community and for children? And when the people who are will affect our houses and everything we built, will be built reported and informed? I I'm just asking that we took into account that we are not we open this road. Thank you very much. Madam, if you wait, one of my employees will come to talk to you. I am grateful. Thank you. What is your address? 7451 Austin Road, New Port Richey, Florida. Good. Thank you. Thank you. Good. Shannon French, next Dan, I think this I don't really know. Coenham, and then Jesse Forcham. Good morning, commissioners. My name is Shannon French. I live at 8102 Marchant Drive, New Port Richey, Florida. I am a resident. Pasco County, owner of the local small business and taxpayer. I here to express my strong disagreement with proposal Austin expansion Road. First of all, this the so-called plan built in full darkness and mystery.

No landowner on our road not was notified, not consulted and did not get a place for the negotiating table. We had to to learn about it from word of mouth from a neighbor. This is an extension creates a direct structural hazard and danger to human life. Proposed road forces drivers to sharply rotate 90 by 90 °. If the transport the remedy will miss through this turn, he will do one of two: will crash directly in family home or will fall directly into the lake. In addition, this project is a death sentence for the environment environment. Our the road is wildlife sanctuary nature of Florida. Here noisy people live owls, Canadian cranes, parrots and gopher tortoise– key species that is under security. The resettlement of these turtles–this is not decision. As shown science, after they resettle wandering aimlessly, trying to find house. My home. Stop it. to reproduce and You often die. Motto Pasco County– open spaces, bright places. This direct offer contradicts yours own mission. Our dirt roads, surrounded by adults shady trees, support air temperature 3-5 ° lower than concrete or asphalt coverage. I moved bring your family here with you Pinellas County specifically to avoid concrete jungle. I wanted a piece of land where he could would like to relax after a hard day doing business with lawn care and landscape design. I changed the sound of tires hissing, car accidents and sirens for peace,

safety and community. Our children use this dirt road to to ride on bicycles, playing and simply enjoy youth. Asphalting is, frankly speaking, stealing our safety and our lifestyle. THERE ARE better, safer and cheaper alternatives . A school that seeks additional access, already has an easement near Blueberry Lane, which directly connects with Little Road. Besides, emergency services can already help to get to the lake Orchid for a few minutes. If the district has millions of dollars funds for allocation, they should be spent on construction of a new fire department or hiring more quantities rescuers on the good of the entire community, and not on a dangerous one secret road a project that breaks her to pieces. I I call on this commission to transparency, respect for you own slogan and stop expansion Austin Road. Sir, if you want go back, ma'am, to we will be district employees and my office to to talk to you and anyone else, if they also want to return there. Okay, next time I will be Dan, and, Sorry, I don't know how. pronounced name. Um, K- Kahielman, then Jesse Forcham, and then Julia, um Arthuritch. Good morning. Me My name is Dan Callaghan. I I live at: 7108 Daggett Terrace, Seven Springs. I am here, to speak out on behalf of the residents Pasco, which is called themselves "Greens" "Guardians". I have information package regarding our suggestions for creation of natural reserve in, uh,

Hudson. Uh, can I? give it to you? They are considering matter. Everyone who supports, say " Yes. A group of citizens who call themselves " "Green Guardians", cooperates with the club Sierra and neighbors Hudson. And now we please yours help in preserving 123 acres near Hudson Avenue and Nottingham, where huge buildings transformed a significant part of this areas for houses, sidewalks and concrete. We are encouraged. advice and help, which we received from Jack Mariano's head on a recent meetings, as well as support and advice, which we received on meetings with the Commission on district planning Pasco. And now we we are in touch with rural commissioner farms Wilton Simpson regarding our offers, hoping that, maybe the state can to cooperate with district in this question. Currently these five plots are controlled Department public works, which recently decided not to use 123 acres for parking there are hundreds of them vehicles . We hope to see this place as nature reserve , similar to Gray- Preserve in New Port- Richie. This gift Gray family will guarantee that residents will enjoy natural beauty Old Florida forever. My wife Annie and I are from looking forward to it cooler days, when will we go for a walk there every morning. To those who thinks that the residents Hudson can just drive to Gray Preserve, I will say that's about 20 miles there and back. We please yours help to make these acres became a place where

could live gophers and all animals that use their own holes. And also possible horse along the path, now that open areas for they disappeared along Hudson Avenue. And also place in Pasco for rehabilitation of predators birds, hawks and owls, which are now sent to afternoon to the institution in Pinellas. Uh, on meeting of the commission on we heard the planning, uh, a person who is responsible for this program. She said that they often get, uh, birds that received injuries in Pasco, and their sent to her institution in Clearwater. She uses Uber. for this, and this it cost her 3000 dollars of the past month. And, of course, in this area there is flowers, trees and wetlands, which we would also like save. Commissioner Mariano is interested in the possibility to receive income, ensuring safety and longevity ground tortoises . There are a lot of them there now, and maybe we could open it for others. Please, let us know that we we can do to to help you do this one nature reserve in Hudson a reality. We would really like to to obtain permission for access to the site, to better assess her natural qualities from time to time, to plan how it save, as well as show how it is improve. Thank you very much. . Thank you. Jesse Forky, a then Julia Barto. Good morning. Me My name is Jasmine Forky. I I live at: 100 Hampton Road, Clearwater, Florida. IN I have 10 acres. family trail 14191, and I really want to thank you all for acceptance tree regulations. I want to thank you. for the fact that for a year

stopped working processing centers data. And I want thank you for that that you planted trees along Little Road. I, hmm, after meeting with Commissioner Mariano, we everyone, hmm, did various tasks regarding of how, hmm, better, hmm, to present this matter. I was instructed , hmm, get a list users and list of, um, sponsors. I examined mine. district and was fixing, hmm, connections to see, how many people interested in using this space. How am I? used it 30 years ago, when bought his 10 acres. Hmm , only on mine There are three sheds on the street. They can use this place as a playground for horseback riding. THERE ARE large building plot complex on south side, hmm , Hudson Avenue. They can walk across the road to to watch the birds or take a walk. Hmm, yes. feed store, which registers its customers as potential users. And also I appeal to these resources, hoping that the feed store will be able to provide some funds. Hmm, I even turned to neighboring the developer who advertises its 116 houses as a country house life, although they did it planning, which looks like, hmm, city ​​quarter. But in their interests, so that this beautiful a piece of land on the neighborhood remained untouched, where they could go and enjoy it. They promised that will make the front fence across the Hudson- avenue as its contribution. So, I hope that we can put This is a matter of order. daytime in December, when I will have more. time for all this to organize, but in

me, um, a lot of people interested in this, and I work with people, who can do this to sponsor. I talked to Lowe's. They can sell to us, hmm, picnic tables at cost price. I I'm really trying. find, hm, a lot different ways, like we can use this place and allow this place for myself as public area land. So thank you. for your attention. I want to recognize the staff Commissioner Mariano as the best one with whom I ever had to face . They always helped me with everything I had need, after that, how I went through all of them, hmm, channels, they came and helped me. So Thank you very much.

My name is Julia. Bartzinek, 2645 Meadow Wood Drive, New Port- Richie, Florida. And thank you thank you for your time today. Uh, we are very glad to preserve these 123 acres, because on she has many different ecosystem. And there it is already. trails, because many in the community already uses this property for horse riding and other species active recreation . We are very we hope that on northern, north- west side Pasco County we could would have something that, perhaps reflected what is happening in the northeast, with some, uh, increase opportunities for, uh, equestrian, uh, equestrian platforms, and, uh, this would also bring more county revenue Pasco. There are many various organizations, schools could also use this, except for other areas. Sometimes schools don't want to to go all the way to the others districts of the district, therefore the presence of something near average Hudson schools would be great for them for research. Can to name hundreds organizations that could use this, including organizations that conducted by the military excursions or various types of excursions on nature, camps, summer camps. On this property can be so many things. On our first we had a meeting about 25 people. We sent out a mass email, and also a few letters to people in the community. They very interested in this, because now on Hudson Avenue one project is underway for another. Therefore, we need to give this district more rest. I know that there are many wonderful ones there things, but in Hudson we need more more. I communicate with many people aged 30 to 40 years

, and they are tired to drive to Tampa to to do something. Even despite the fact that in We have mines and a park. veterans, they want and need more. They would be very wanted more things, events, activities in northern part district. And thank you for your time. And finally, on on another note, I have to say that I categorically against density increase development within the framework of P-53 and King Grove. And thank you for your partnership regarding these 123 acres. Save 1 2 3 in beautiful district Pasco. Open spacious and bright places. Thank you. Thank you. Next comes Barbara Walker, behind her Beth Black, and behind her John Labriola. Barbara Walker.

Jasmine Forkin, 100 Hampton Road, Clearwater, Florida, 14119. Family affair. Barbara, I couldn't come. personally, but she spoke for 3 minutes at the commission meeting from planning. Okay, but let me I have to stop you. You cannot speak for her. You can't speak for her. Oh. Okay, so, um... No, no, no, you don't. can you...you had 3 minutes. You need sit down. Thank you. Thank you. Sorry about that. OK, Beth Black, for it's John Labriola, and then Leonard Lord. So, I will speak. instead of Beth. All OK? You can speak. Within 3 minutes. Good. Good morning, commissioners. My name is Kiem Shaukat. I I live in a community. Bexley at Courtyard Loop, 16778. So I am speaking today, because, regardless from whether it is is included in official order Today, I here to officially publish this message regarding serious legal and financial obligations that are yours employees created with TED file 260142 Rangeland Blvd. So, your employees told you that this standard research local route. This is not true. Your engineering team designs a regional highway with turning radii for heavy loads, which will serve solution for transport hub Suncoast Parkway. They they do this, despite the fact that Rangeland Blvd legally codified in your own map comprehensive plan 7-36 exclusively as residential collector. Your employees intentionally violate Section 901.2 of the Code

land development Pasco County. But they are not just violated your municipal codes , artificially fragmenting this project, yours employees deliberately avoided mandatory PD&E research, project development and ecological research, as well as security checks safe routes to schools needed for such a corridor scale. Because of this illegal project segmentation our community has taken direct measures. Today I am publicly I announce that we officially filed federal complaint to Management general USDOT inspector to initiate 100% return federal funds for planning. Except that we submitted petition to Department financial services Florida about imposition administrative delays on your state capital expenses of 4.5 a million dollars. Your the staff is trying build regional freight corridor directly through 2 -soapy pedestrian bus-free zone elementary school Bexley. We already launched legislative mechanism according to Florida statute 1006.2324 regarding state inspection of this dangerous pedestrian condition. Commissioners, your the staff plays in dangerous game in deception. They are waiting that you will approve responsibility. If you vote ...Sorry. If you vote for promotion or financing this project, you vote for responsibility for their violations code, you vote for

responsibility for federal audit, and you will vote for that to accommodate 18- wheeled transport next to ours primary school children schools. I call on you. to protect this council and to protect one's own voters. Freeze file TAD 26-0142 today. Demand from your district attorney and engineering staff officially explain why they are designing arterial motorway with direct violation of the LDC 9012, and don't let to transform oneself your political career on the side damages for the settlement on a toll road. Thank you. Thank you. Beth Black, for by John Labriola Labriola, behind her Leonard Lord. Beth Black Good morning, commissioners. I am not Beth. Black. I am Paulette Shorshiga. I am not signed the form this morning, but I'm from Bexley. Do you have Are you allowed to speak? You can speak. I sign. And everyone here in the hall, if you don't registered or no, you still have it opportunity to speak for 3 minutes. Therefore... Good. Thank you very much. In order of the list, but Sit down here, guys. Good morning, commissioners. My name is Paulette Shertega and I I live at the address: Tour Trace, 3999, in Bexley. We with her husband, a doctor By Mert Shertega, former parents elementary school Bexley. Our children currently studying at high school and colleges, but we are here, because safety and the future of families who raise children in this community, still very are important to us. We we understand that the project Rangeland Blvd aims to improve transport communication, in particular to provide connection via Suncoast Parkway in direction of the district Starkey Ranch. We

we understand necessity responsible planning in moderation county growth Pasco, and we are not here for in order to to claim that no connection should never to be built. But the connection is not must have to turn into arterial road from high load or be redesigned for 18-wheelers trucks and commercial freight traffic through the middle existing residential communities. Bexley was designed, sold and is promoted as district, oriented on the family. Families bought houses here, waiting for the streets that will serve residents, children, pedestrians, cyclists and school movement. This is not regional corridor , intended for placing heavy trucks and transit traffic on Suncoast Parkway. Road designed for freight traffic, large radii turning trucks and large volumes movement, fundamentally differs from local transport . This type of road incompatible with pedestrian zone elementary school, where children and families every day walk, drive on bicycles, crossing the streets, waiting for trips and ride to and from school schools. After construction of this its influence is not it will be easy to turn back. Magnification freight traffic, noise , speed, risk for safety and loss the character of the area will become permanent. The district should not to lay down this burden in Bexley just because what could it be most convenient route on the map. We are respectfully we ask why the district

cannot provide necessary connection from Tower Road and continue it on north of Del Webb- Del-Webb and Grove- House in Bexley? Why continuation to Suncoast Parkway is not can be included in expansion project Sun Lake Boulevard on north of Bexley, and not laying regional road through the center of our established area? We please commission fully and publicly compare these alternatives to based on security, traffic, cost, impact on surrounding environment and long-term consequences for residents before to accept the final decision. Please, support a combination that serves the future transportation needs district, not transforming Bexley and pedestrian zone elementary school Bexley on commercial freight corridor with in large volume transportation. Thank you for your time. Thank you. Chairman, can I make a comment? Um, go ahead. Ma'am, just so you know knew we had a meeting regarding the Pasture, uh, in Thursday at 5:30 p.m. Uh, last call for Beth Black. Last call for Beth Beth Black. Uh, that's all. OK. Um, John, uh, Labriola, behind him Leonard Lord, and then Pastor Troy Peterson. Good morning, commissioners. My name is John Labriola. I I present Christian family coalition. We- nationwide organization that lobbying not only Tallahassee, but also school boards and district commissions, such like you to protect religious freedom, and also promote family values throughout the state of Florida. And, uh, I was here. again. I was here in

June, when you announced June The Month of Faith, Family, E- Oh, and Father, Faith, Family and Fatherhood. And we thank you for that. . But today I am here, because a year ago the first one was completed anniversary of the murder Charlie Kirk, who was very effective spokesman for biblical values ​​throughout country, and actually, on international level. He was killed in university town in Utah for what did he say biblical truth. In particular, a person who killed him, was with transgender community, and he was very offended. Uh, he believed that from his offensively to say that a man cannot become a woman, what is actually the point in the view of the majority most people. And, uh- uh, the fact that his killed because he spoke the Bible the truth, was something such that we do not should be able to, shouldn't, uh, to endure, as an expression disagreements between people someone to kill someone for disagreeing with biblical truth. So I wanted to, uh, just, uh, to inform you that this year we are here, in Tallahassee, lobbied bill on to make October 14, birthday Charlie Kirk, Good afternoon in memory of Charlie Kirk. The bill passed House of Representatives , but when he got into the Senate, he passed all Senate committees. However, he does not allowed to go out voting. So with at that time Christian family the coalition appealed to various districts commissions with a request to pass a proclamation , which announces 14 October Memorial Day Charlie Kirk. And a series districts already agreed to this, including Sumter, Lake, Citrus, Gilchrist, Jefferson, Flagler

and Hernando. And that's why we please do the same October 14, announce October 14 Happy Memorial Day Charlie Kirk in his honor birthday. AND you know, besides, because the commission the district also controls libraries , we ask you, uh, Charlie Kirk wrote eight books, and we please also to make an exhibition Charlie Kirk's books libraries, because he was historical figure, and a number of historical figures noted in libraries during, uh, now, you know, uh, in, in, in, in this case, we just asked for weeks of his day birth, is it possible to mark it so. So still Thank you again, and, uh, if Do you have any? question, no be ashamed call me, but, uh, I'd be happy to continue with a proclamation that other districts adopted. Thank you again. Thank you. Leonard Lord, a then pastor Troy Peterson. Leonard Lord, I I live at the address 9525 Sun Beam Drive, New Port Richey, for 49 years, and At first I just I want to thank you. for freedom to share with you. Uh-huh , I just want to join in, What does John say? You know, who would have thought America, what about you? they shoot you because you protect families and righteousness. And if someone is not busy position, this will continue. Since we were 18 we have heard about confusion in our schools, and indeed transgenderism, this actually something that is not even real. Whatever you do, you you can't change sex. So, all this idea is a lie that impressed our country, and this...And so when we tried let go of it and Charlie Kirk, to to change the situation, this cost him his life.

You know, you think about martyrs in other countries, but martyrs in America? And that's why we ask you everyone just support us for righteousness. You know, in honor of Martin Luther King is named streets. Properly speaking , Port Richey is considering the opportunity to name one in honor of Charlie Crust. We had wonderful memorial day for him, you know, annual date of death. But I just want join everyone in Florida 14 October. And, let's say, we Let's support Charlie. You know, in the Message to Hebrews 12 says that if we don't look at Jesus, then we will faint in spirit when trouble happens. We haven't resisted yet. sin to the point of shedding blood. Charlie is did. And for us just get up and to declare that this is a big case. God has big things for Pasco County. I see already 31 years, working pastor and evangelist that God does business here. IN we were the first truly assembled core chaplains. Here Events are happening. You are all part of this. Thank you very much. But support us, and let's do this one special time. Take these books in library. Do it. this, and let's remember that this the person gave his/her life to save our freedom, and they wanted to close him mouth. So please, Be with us. God bless you. Thank you for everything you do. do for us, and we we see in Scripture in the book of Haggai, when church and government Unite, people, what is left, will flash, will come the fear of God, and all will change. And God said that He will shake the nations and will finance what we we do for Him. If we do our thing, we will have big budget. I I guarantee you that if

we will obey God, He will provide us. Remember, Jesus paid the highest the price you went for Charlie. Let's Let us intercede for Him. God bless you and Thank you very much. Thank you. Pastor Troy Peterson. Uh, Troy Peterson, 8117 Long Lake Drive, Hudson, Florida. Uh, thank you for the opportunity to share. Uh, first for everything, I want thank you, uh, how happy, uh, for acceptance, uh, of the June Moon faith and family. Uh, a short report on praise. I came. today, to to cheer you up. Report of praise, in there were 28 of us mayors, four commissioners districts, and our the governor signed this proclamation. And I found out on Saturday, when was with the vice- Governor of Indiana that Indiana signed the same one proclamation. They said, what are we going to do to do what he does Florida. So, this is the report. about praise. Me too I want to thank you. to the commissioners who came to the mayor's ball Port Richey. It was blessed time. I I want to apologize. before the commissioner Starkey for the problem with tender. We talked. about this past evening at the meeting board, and we we think we found it decision for the next year. Using Zeffie and QR codes were for us new. So we encountered some difficulties, but I assure you that we are let's fix it next year. Uh, me here too, uh, really, just to to ask, uh, whether this commission will accept Charlie D. Memorial Day Kirk, uh, and me sent you by email proclamation, and I can read a little of it here. While Charlie Kirk was a champion of freedom words, civil dialogue, holiness

life and faith, and kindly defended the truth, welcomed opposite points vision and boldly proclaimed The Gospel of Jesus Christ. While vital, vital Mr. Kirk's work cost him his life. No civilized the country cannot to endure culture, where debates are open meet with shooting, where truth meets bloodshed, where love for Christ and countries meet with burning hatred. Oh my God, is this really powerful? I have on mean that someone will be killed just because he is telling the truth. And he did it like this, who did not argue with people. He did it. so that you did it with with love. Really. Open debates. So I ask you, Commissioners, promise to promote values ​​in Pasco, for which Mr. Kirk gave your life. I ask to put in order next day committee meeting in Dade City the proclamation that I sent you by email, about the recognition of October 14 Every year on the Day in memory of Charlie Kirk. We also ask for advice encourage libraries to exhibit in the district his books throughout week of October 14. Thank you in the name of Jesus. Amen. Thank you. Mr. Chairman, this everything I subscribed. Good. Someone else from the audience wants to contact the council? THERE ARE- uh, please Come forward. Okay, to us. Two people fit. And if there is anyone else, Please, line up behind, and we will close the part public discussion of this parts after these two speakers. Good morning. Me My name is Michael Cook. I I live at: Hillview Court, 3804. Uh, so I think it's good maybe a little better work with people,

whom it serves. I I respect your position. This is not an easy task. So, I want to start with of that. For years, the council appointed their own meeting at 10:00 in the morning every 2 weeks, but the protocol shows, that these meetings are not always started in time. Some opened from late for a few minutes. AND at least in one case head admitted that he was lagging behind. This may seem a trifle. But this is not Yes. Every minute, when is the meeting begins with late, that is a minute stolen from working families, elderly people, owners of small businesses that took vacation to to organize care for the children, drove throughout the district, just to be here. I I'm not asking you. to refuse morning meetings. I please add one evening meeting, maybe one on month, through a meeting at 6:00 p.m., let's say, residents who are not can take weekend morning, had a real opportunity to participate Not everyone can come and in the evening. But offering a choice respects values everyone's time. And this signals that the door of this council open to all, and not only for those whose schedule adapts to our. It's about access, accountability and simple discipline– to start when we we promise. I am glad. help as much as I can, examining schedules , collecting thoughts residents or working in the advisory group to do this It worked. This is enough. logically. This is enough. simply. I mean that I hate to bring logic into the decisions you make accept, but just change the course of the meeting it is possible. Give it to everyone opportunity, you know, and I had to take

leave from work, to come here today. I am not a speaker. I'm not doing this. constantly, but at least give people have a choice. If you really want us to united and supported the decision, which you accept, give us a chance share yours too thought. Opinion minorities have value. Remember, what when you take solution, I only ask bimonthly try this during the year. See if This will work. Look, check attendance. Look who comes in. Look, maybe there are some more people who can to participate, but they can't now. This the district is growing huge size. You guys are carrying huge responsibility. Engage residents Pull. Engage citizens who pay taxes. I support you. Thank you. Thank you. Madam, you wanted to speak? Okay, so you know. that another person after this lady will close the public discussion here within. Um, my name is Connie. Rapp. I live for Brookhaven address Drive, 10825. I lived there about 25 years . I recently left. retired, employee Ministry of Defense , where, when you go to work, they say: "If Do you see something? Say something. Believe me me. You guys don't Do you mean this? Because every time I opposed something absolutely wrong, this was: "Follow the with his stripe, Rapp. Watch yours. "strip". So thank you. to those who spoke out about Charlie Kirk. Who is applying to advice? We need thank to those who spoke out about Charlie Kirk. It

absolutely justified . But the thing is that people who come here, are asking you listen From that places where I am now I am in the back. part of this audience, I don't know, how many people are here, which are yours employees or employees district, I must say. But from where I am sat, it was nine people who talked by phone, searched or wrote text messages message in Internet. Nobody listens. People come here and asking for your help. But you Are you really listening? Already contracts concluded. It's all about money. AND to hear about ground squirrels, Canadian cranes and everything else, just go to Kublis and Massachusetts and you see a dead carcass daily. Daily. But we still continuing to tear off thousands and thousands of trees, thousands and thousands of acres and build wooden buildings. This is practical. the capital of lightning, and we are still building buildings directly in the middle of Fruitville- road, which is multi-level a place built from trees. I...it's simple. incomprehensible. Therefore, how many empty buildings are in this district? But we we continue to tear trees. How many buildings and on how many areas it would be possible to build these buildings? How many seats are available? would be to settle instead of to cut down all these trees ? In our area already overloaded networks. Water, sewerage. I sure that was sent a lot messages about water problems. AND anyway, and someone Thank you guys. , for what you planted row of trees on Little- Road. Bismarck palms , pine trees and, um, uh, magnolias are one of the largest trees. Who

will take care of them, When will they grow up? Who will take care of them when they will be overloaded ? They are one on top of the other. I have never seen Nothing of the kind. So thank you for that demolished thousands of acres and planted trees in a row in the middle of the four- six lanes of traffic. I am not I know where people are from. are taken from this reason, but simply drive to the end of Old -County Road 52 and look how much silt along the water. Thank you for your time. Thank you for listening, but then again, this goes awry. Contracts already are imprisoned, and all this because of money. Thank you. This will close public discussion here. Is anyone online? Um, no one is there. online. Good. We will close public discussion. Go to RS1 resolutions. October –month of production. Someone here for this resolutions?

I am going to read. resolution. Council district commissioners, Resolution No. 26-396, Council resolution county commissioners of Pasco County, State Florida, about October announcement Month of production, and Friday, October 2, 2026 of the year, Good afternoon production in the district Pasco. Although October recognized on national level Month of production, and National Day production noted in first Friday of October , within a month manufacturers all over the world the district invites students, teachers, parents, those who looking for a job, and other members local community on open days, factory tours and presentations, intended for demonstrations modern advanced technologies production and highly paid career opportunities. AND because during National Month production and Day we produce we commit strengthen and support manufacturers and hardworking production employees today, as well as manufacturers of the future. AND because priorities of the month production is changing career perception in production, so that display it true status as the most advanced high-tech industries in the country; restoration of status The USA as a world power production leader education; advocacy on-the-job education place and politics on-the-job training place; and strengthen, strengthen the workforce in US manufacturing and inspire the following generation of producers . And considering that Florida uses measures for diversification of its

economy and strengthening the working forces, developing investment plan in education based on skills so that by 2030 year Florida became number one in the field workforce education, so that companies can continue to attract a prominent talent pool. AND considering that the district Pasco is lucky to be home for many wonderful organizations that support local production, including the Association producers of the region San Francisco Bay, AM Skills, CareerSource Pasco-Hernando, Economic Council development of Pasco, State College Pasco-Hernando and school district Pasco County. AND considering that, collaborating with educational institutions, Council county commissioners Pasco and local manufacturers continue to cooperate in order to contact future generations, create the following generation qualified employees in production, take on himself responsibility for public image production and to ensure constant prosperity of the whole industry. And considering, that Moon production and Day production serve opportunity mark all professional agencies and organizations that are beneficial production industry and the economy of the district Pasco. So, the Council county commissioners of Pasco County, State Florida, decrees, that the said council announces October month of production and announces Friday, October 2, 2026, Good afternoon production in the district Pasco. Used and decided on next meeting if there is a quorum, present and

voters, September 22 2026. Offer approve Second. Everyone who is "in favor", say so "Yes". Yes. Mr. Sharkey. Yes, thank you. I always glad, uh, sponsor this resolution. Uh, you know when I was a member school board, one of my priorities became learning workforce, knowing, that we really left from this throughout country in our school districts. AND then when I learned about the shortage engineers in production programs , uh, it really happened a priority for me. Uh, I can't imagine. nothing more important for this country, especially considering the what we are now we are experiencing than our return production, which left this country. So, um, I know, I know, that I address the choir. Um, but, um, I really... um welcome here today, and I am glad, that we have this time to to shed light on how important is production. Good Sir. Tell me. What should I say? Good. Yes, sorry. So, I...Goodbye Morning, dear chairman. and commissioners. I have several prepared words. Um, mine. photographic memory works on 110 film. So, um, just want to to inform you that real for me an honor to stand here before you, people, and accept it announcement of the month production from on behalf of all manufacturers and production community Pasco County. Um, month of production— this is something very important, as already mentioned. Um, show people that perhaps, and throughout this country of a thousand producers every year in October opens your door for students, teachers, parents, those who looking for a job, and

community members. My own shop open every time, when they come. Um, You know what? Before you continue, why not Can't you introduce yourself? Okay, I'm really sorry, friend. So, me My name is Bob Madea. I actually general manager small company under the name American Metal Machine. Um, um, we're on Congress Street. Um, you remembered about engineers, that's what we are, engineering- design and designer enterprise. Um, I don't. Florida resident, but I've been here long enough long, I think, I'm almost there. Um, but considering that, you know, production offers high salary, good job. I have meaning that I grew up in this industry. I want, for my children to grow up in it. Um, we did it. a big step forward, you know, and I think that thanks to the common group effort, you know, that's what we are we are trying to do -promote production. Um, us too we do this through virtual production, you know, tours of the facilities , um, personal student excursions. I am constantly I congratulate the students college. I'm trying. teach them what I I know about production, Um, is that correct? wrong. Um, but you know, we show them, we allow them see technology in action, we talk with people who do the work, and we discover for ourselves professions, about the existence of which, maybe never knew. Um, people see everything that is production. It's about not just about cars, but and about people who create things that rotate mechanisms and facilitate our life. Hmm, it's about technology, innovation, solution problems and creation things that have value. And, as I already

said, such companies, like mine, it's wonderful example. We we supply precision solutions with sheet metal for industry, commerce, maritime farms, aquaculture, medical equipment . We move on to defense industry. And I I teach the following line of specialists from production. This is what What do I do? They come without skills, but they go, being able to manage own company. AND this is the message we we want to convey to our employees and students, it is not to deprive them of what is production, and show them, you know, where it is useful. And in we are wonderful partner relationships. Uh, Bama, It's obvious who we are here. we present. AM Skills really very important in many resources, especially for me and for small businesses. IN you are CareerSource for Pasco Hernando, State College Pasco Hernando and Pasco EDC. So, there are many useful resources. It just an exit street and communication with people. Hmm, and also, the most important thing, hmm, we we want to thank to manufacturers who open their door, invest your time next time generation. Hmm, Commissioner Starkey, we are you met earlier, and, um, we want thank everyone to the commissioners for recognition that we we do, you know, and how we influence everything, what is happening in our everyday life. Hmm, the proclamation recognizes industry, but what else more importantly, she recognizes people who building the future Pasco County. We We are proud to be here. We are proud that we produce here. I trying to expand your business. We are all this. we do. We believe in this district. We believe in people. We want to give

them an opportunity. AND, you know, we are very, very We appreciate this award. So thank you. Thank you. Someone else wants to talk to us? Hi, I'm Beth Galich from Manufacturers' associations San Francisco Bay, also known as BAMA. Thank you all for this. recognition of the Moon production. It is extremely important, so that we recognize production and promoted it among our students. So that they with my own eyes saw when step on production facility, robotics, advanced manufacturing , clean air-conditioned room, and, maybe you thought about a career that never before thought. So our goal is is to to plant this seed in their mind. Because they can really to find out what's here, in Pasco County, we have 400 or more production facilities with over a thousand jobs. That they could really to see what's here, in Pasco County, they can study, evolve, to work and achieve success. And this is our goal. . Thank you very much. Thank you. Last week I spent some time in Washington, District Colombia. Met with some of our legislators, and also...Oh, Natasha Sherwood, General Director of AMskills. Last week I spent some time in Washington, District Colombia, with some our legislators , as well as with the program SIB US Navy, which is building our submarines. Well, he wants to build our submarines. And now we are building many of them in Australia. What much closer to some of our enemies, than to us. And they want to move this home. We started to say that we

need more production, and we need to teach these people. So thank you all, who is behind me and helps us with this . And AMskills is looking forward to it waiting for an opportunity bring it home. Heat map across the country the country, obviously, located along coast, but heat map for construction of these production capacities for things like ours submarines, and also for all our other defense, important for us to to take it home, like the rest production. So thanks from AM Skills for recognition that we we are trying to do, for the training we we conduct for over 25 students who study at home, over 200 people throughout the country and our 64th employee employee. So thank you very much for these investments in us and thank you for the recognition of what we do. Is that all? We will break it. . Good. Good. Who wants you guys, maybe come. There is something that we can eat Help, dude. I know we have only what I have, I I'll take them. So I I'm giving this to you because that you were the main one speaker. Give it back This is Beth. Give it to Sam. . Yes, wait for David. Wait. No, I know. Simply send them. Sorry . Couldn't we Are you from this side? I have turn the corner. Yes, thank you. He is going balance it out. Ready? Three, two, one.

Thank you. AND

now go to RS2. Announce the second week of October Gratitude Week managers for maintenance affairs. IN I had a feeling, What are you all for?

Who will come out to microphone? I will start reading. resolutions. You can determine who will stand by microphone. Council district commissioners, Resolution No. 26-397. Council Resolution county commissioners of Pasco County, State Florida, about announcement of the second week of October Weekly gratitude to managers on conducting business in Pasco County. Because managers with business management play a key role role in ensuring everyone's access resident of the district Pasco to the main ones social, medical and public services. And since these dedicated to their work The experts are great. coordinate comprehensive care and are oriented towards complex systems services for satisfaction of the general public spectrum, sorry, wide circle individual needs. And since maintenance managers affairs in the field social services Pasco County, maintenance managers affairs in leading agencies on issues services for people elderly and maintenance managers Management affairs resources for elimination of consequences natural disasters demonstrate exceptional dedication to your daily work, providing critically important support that cheers up individuals and to families all over district. And since social team services continuously is working to to combine places living with resources, related to housing, economic stability, access to security health and crisis support, while team of leaders agencies on issues services for people elderly

ensures that people elderly received care, protection and specialized help needed for preservation independence and dignity. And since maintenance managers Management affairs resources for elimination of consequences natural disasters ODRR demonstrated exceptional dedication case, accompanying members communities in the process recovery after hurricane, providing reimbursement, repair of damaged houses, as well as replacing and reconstructing destroyed houses. AND because thanks to to their expertise and compassionate approach, managers with case issues strengthen the overall community welfare, speaking trusted defenders who provide residents opportunities to achieve greater stability . And since their unwavering devotion to the cause of service brings benefits to every citizen Pasco County and strengthens cooperation between government institutions, non-profit organizations and interested parties to the community, creating a reliable care network. AND because exemplary efforts of managers with case issues reflect district loyalty provision timely and effective assistance to all residents as in crisis, and in transitional periods. AND because constant perfection and compassionate service managers on issues cases serves inspiration for our communities and strengthens general structure Pasco County. AND since the Council county commissioners Pasco County recognizes invaluable contribution

managers on issues cases in Departments social services and Services for people elderly and confirms the importance of respect for their community, their dedication to service community. So let District Council county commissioners Pasco, Florida, decides that the said council announces the second week of October Gratitude Week managers on issues cases in the district Pasco. Accepted and decided on next meeting if there is a quorum and voting 22 September 2026. Mrs. Yeager. Good. Offer approve. Second. Everyone who is "in favor", say so "Yes". Yes. Yes. Mrs. Yeager. Good. Well, how are you? Guys, you know, I was engaged in conducting 10 years ago thank you for what you are do. Uh, this is not an easy job. Its very heavy to carry. And I I know that when you you are returning home, are you still thinking about that client who says: “You know what? I I really hope that This will pass. You know what? Maybe we can do this. make". As if yours the brain never turns off. Am I right? And what you, Guys, do it, you? creative, you trying to decide things for these citizens, and it's just a lot, and people don't realize that everything this includes driving affairs. So thank you. for what you do for our citizens, you know, during working and free time, because I know that you still working, even when you have free time and yours the brain is working, and, um, I I think it's great that you care about our most vulnerable and help everyone. So this is very necessary, and I'll tell you when I'm in community, everyone sings

Praise to you. So, hmm , I really appreciate it. We We appreciate it. Hmm, you, guys, amazing, and, hmm, there are a lot of you, so hmm. So keep going. good job. Thank you, Commissioner. Thank you very much. We We appreciate this recognition. Our team social services helps every day over 200 residents, trying to help them and provide them with more a decent life in our community, as well as our service team supporting people elderly serves over 640 customers. These are people elderly, who needed every day connection with someone who will come and help them in various ways, and without these incredible people who stand behind us, this work is not could be done , and for working with our most needy residents need great stability, a lot of patience and compassion. So very Thank you. This is extremely important for our teams. Hmm, Commissioner Stark, continue. Hmm, yesterday I Did you talk to Mary? Mary? Mary. Mary. I thought so, Yes. But someone else said Marisa. This is the name my mother. Hmm, you too remembered someone who is our residential navigator. So, who this person? Can this man to do conclusion? Yes. She said to do conclusion. And just like that, yes, yes, because I didn't know what we had it is, I don't even knew we had this is happening. So, hmm, I replied to someone. online, to an elderly woman, which was very difficult. She moved to to be closer to one's own children, and all fell apart, and therefore she almost found herself homeless, and, um, was in despair, so I said: " Call my

office". And suddenly my employees started to receive a lot calls to the office because I remembered that before us housing is coming for elderly people. Housing for people elderly with low level income. So my employees didn't really know, Who to send them to? . And, obviously, it's you. Or Could you please do a little? to tell about What do you do? so that my colleagues- the commissioners knew which What resources do we have? So, as a residential navigator... My name is Fernando Serrano. I am residential. navigator in the Service social services. I trying to combine people with accessible housing, people with limited income, difficult situation. I am trying. create and build relationships with landlords to eliminate some bureaucratic procedures and help them find stable housing. Here, in principle, that's all. Okay, if you will they call or Do you want to try? help someone? What is it? Send them to your office. This is that person. Yes. No, no, no send them to my employees. You know, I did it on like Nextdoor or something like this, and I can't tell you how much I received calls. yesterday from people elderly people who were looking for help. Thank you. I'm Chuck Lane, the director Resource management for liquidation consequences of natural disasters disasters. Um, case- managers are real driving force the strength of our program individual housing. We have 17 cases- managers. Now they lead approximately 725 active affairs. Um, we had many closed affairs. Today we have actually six closed cases for grants. And one of

of the things I see, you know, almost each of these closed cases, this is capture of residents our case studies managers. We we see tears of happiness during these closed affairs. And this is thanks to the relationship that ours case managers built with these residents. It exceptionally, and they work great for us. I just want thank them all. And, uh, I'm going to raise this issue in points for the commissioner, in the manual social services. Um, but yesterday I had one case when woman on the street said: "You don't needed here beg. We have resource. Please, call for this number. He is on "backwards". So, uh, I I'm sure some of you you receive calls, when we give them away. So, thank you for that. What are you doing, really? Uh, Commissioner Yeager, do you want to go down to the car, which is a little too big for all of us . Something? Yes. Greetings. So, me My name is Jordan French. I am an assistant director. from support services, and I just wanted to thank you, because this really a lot means for our teams, all of these commands. For me honor to work with humanitarian services. Our team diligently works with the most vulnerable groups population, and they perform an amazing work, they work according to a rigid system and love what do. So we lucky that they are in There are us. But the big one Thanks. OK. I think we have enough for everyone. You've had enough. long time here for telephone directory? This is enough. close. I think that This is the most I ever seen. That's a lot.

Okay, who wants to be? responsible for this?

Okay, is everyone following me? see? Everyone find window. Should they be ahead? If you see me, I I should be fine. Good, Are you ready? I'll squeeze right in. here. Yes. Okay, just from the side. Look what she is like. high. Thanks, guys.

Just for the record, I think Commissioners, while you return to your own places, Katie Pearson, helpmate administrator district on issues public services, speaking of Fernando and this group, he served over 125, 126 citizens of the past year without financing. We have there was no funding to help with rent payment for the first and last month. He relied on community partners. This year we were able to apply for grant through Marie department, and now he has funding to help. Marie. That's what I'm saying. Is this Mary? Mary. Oh, never mind. I say, Marie. Mary. Tomato, tomato. But in any case, I I just want to thank you from on behalf of the council. Thank you. Okay, thank you. I can go to our agenda for consent. This is M A R I. U I have several. surveys. C29, C30, C43, C44, C46. Are there others? poll? If not, Can I make a deposit? proposal regarding the rest? Proposal regarding approval of everyone else amendments. Second. All "yes", say "yes". Is anyone "against"? Good. Mrs. Krieger, C29. Good. Well, I decided. this, because it is very interesting for the Moonlight community. We adding almost 4 miles sidewalks. Yes, I like it. I like it. to ensure interactivity up to 18 stops and allow our citizens and our children are safe move. So I very happy about this. That's why I wanted to ask this question. Are these buses? stops? Yes, it will be 18. bus stops. For example, for our

public transport. So I hope that we can, hmm, put a little on them shadows. Shadows? This is actually sidewalks. It ADA accessibility to existing bus stops, that's what it is project. So, we we are building about 4 miles of sidewalks in this community. Bus stops, which ones are covered? Well, I don't know. We have, at least some of them are from canopies. Uh, if there's room for this, I am sure that we can do it . them so that people don't sit under the scorching sun Florida sun. Sitting on a hot bench. Yes, we must . But let's be glad for 4 miles of sidewalk. That's right, that's great. Good, good for you. Second. All in favor, say " Yes". Commissioner Weidman, third place. Yes. Ah, Nick, but I I want to thank you. road service, engineers and road workers employees, or wrong? Corballis and everyone, Whom have I exhausted, uh, during a certain period time to get red light on Luan's eyes and State Highway 56. E-e , very glad to see, what is this, uh, finally, begins. You know, this is the road that leads to sports campus Wiregrass, and there just a lot difficulties arise and disappears with the movement eastward- West. So we are very grateful to see this here, and, uh, thank you team, and with that I I completely approve. Second. All in favor, say "yes". Uh-huh. So, I pulled out the C-44, that is, yes, 43, 44 and 46. And I just wanted to pay attention to this. One was from Ministry of Defense health, one from United Way, uh, and another one from local partner, who ran for

low-income to Premier Health Care. That's all. very important things. You probably want talk to everyone them? Yes, of course. Uh, what? concerns our Ministry of Defense Cheers, uh, Tracy Kasonis is also here, if you want to hear her, but in fact this the contract provides, hm, primary care services medical care from infectious diseases and environmental services throughout our community . Over 46,000 residents took advantage of these services for this by contract, and only this year was provided more than 1 a million services. Ahem, for C44, United Way of the District Pasco, um, they distribute the funding we we provide, in the amount of 315 000 US dollars, between different non-profit organizations that then it has a very positive impact on our community. Beautiful an example of this is appropriation, which will be directed to our Pasco Kids First in Pasco County, with which we are close we cooperate, and they will be able to use these appropriation for involvement federal funds, that come to our communities, for improvement and provision of services. This year of funding receive over 60 organizations, so this also worth to take into account at the level services that also provided to our community. As for C46, ​​it is main contract for providing local co-financing for support programs the poor, which provides uncompensated charitable assistance uninsured or not enough insured to the residents of our communities. Today they treated over 7,500 residents of Pasco County only for this program. Therefore,

these 150,000 dollars that we provide for this by contract, are returning to us federal co-financing in amounting to $245,389. This is later returns to of our community in in the form of services primary health care assistance, dentistry, pediatric assistance, obstetrics and gynecology, etc. So, the impact on our community consists of in order to offer those preventive services they provide otherwise they wouldn't have if this is financing will stop. So, all three of these programs help low-income. That's right. And especially the program United Way. If look, for example, years ago we started with a small amount money; we helped United Way, and when the money have grown a little, economy, recession hit, instead of to retreat, we actually invested more money to to help those who, as we knew, will be in bigger problems. Ahem when we look at things today, you want to help people to improve their health, you want help them find options from which they can come out. If United Way does this, it should last a long time, because our bureaucracy huge, like all of us we know. That's right. United Way is much takes more effectively great solutions with all the people who are members of this council. We have high-ranking people all over the district , and I know that they do the right things things. And when I look on how Premier Health Care helps people with low level income throughout the world if they don't will turn there, we can spend more money. That

it also applies to security department health, which addresses our department urgent help to get help. That's right. So we do nothing. we do, and it's not funded for nothing other than, I think, our ad valorem taxes, which are coming. So, Commissioner Oakley, yes i just want to to say that all three of these there are a lot of programs do for our citizens in the district Pasco, and United Way actually takes these money and receives grants, which sometimes double the amount the money they can be distinguished in Pasco County and citizens who are coming. So this is very good program. I also want to say something about the United Way. I called them, and they helped for people with rental housing , and even on Sunday they met with citizens from red Walmart to buy them groceries, and then they checked them. They work 7 days a week. per week. They are not they say: "Excuse me, Today is the weekend. We we will meet you at Monday". I have on meaning that they immediately help people. So I can't. reevaluate these three organizations, and I am grateful that we have them we support. Therefore... Yes. Offer approve packages 43, 44 and 46. All those who are "in favor" they say "I". Wait. Sir Commissioner, you have removed all three for one discussion? Yes, it was. Because the law does not allow I want to remove it. We have to do this. to... He does this because... I have a hard time...during budget period. I okay. It didn't matter. Yes. Good. I just want to inform you that we we can't do this by one proposal. We are it

done. Everyone who is "for" , they say "I". Someone " against"? Good. Thank you. Thank you. This is not the law. It doesn't matter. It wasn't a law. By It was my time. head. So that's good. I think it was unanimously. It was unanimous. Remember this. Good. Now...We moving on to R47, final budget adjustments for the year 2000. Give me look. Okay, Amy Farrell, budget director at Administratively- budget department Pasco. This is item R47 or OMB 260063. Final budget adjustment for fiscal year 2027. Before we let's delve into PowerPoint presentation, I I just want you to everyone was oriented with packages that are in front of you. Do you have PowerPoint presentation. IN you have a list of changes from moment of the first public hearing by funds, then by income, then for expenses. And then in you have details Foot Locker recommendations by categories that may be important, when will we get several slides. Good . So, the purpose of this presentations today double in the morning. She is to provide an overview of the changes, budgeted for fiscal year 2027 from the moment of the first public hearing, and continue discussion of three very specific topics, as it was indicated council during the first public hearing. So, the first public The hearings took place in Wednesday, September 9, at 17:15. at 1:00 PM in the building Dade City Court. Council accepted the same mileage rate, as in messages about pruning, and asked staff to provide information about expected FEMA reimbursement due to the hurricane Selena Milton, provide time for the final clarification of details

Foot recommendations Locker provided administrator district, and study possible reduction general operational mileage. Therefore, let's start with the expected FEMA reimbursements. Ago terms when, on our opinion, we can get funding back, very difficult predict, but mine the team reported me this morning, what are we working on now only above compensations, related to Helena Milton. We closed all other storms of this year, and if the council interested, we we can provide you with these data. Now, here, in this tables, first the column of numbers will show How much do you have in total? we got on today for Helena Milton. In the next columns will be the amounts shown, related to projects , which were approved, but still passing process. So, these amounts still can change, but they relatively stable. adjacent. And then third column shows the amounts, related to projects for which we are still we clarify the estimates cost and approval. It, probably the least stretched from our columns here. And then fourth column shows general amounts. Do you have any? questions about this information? So, just so people knew, so we received...I don't know if Does anyone have a question? 30 million dollars should be reimbursed. 21 a million dollars approved, but not reimbursed. Wait, wait, Wait. Allow I need to write this down. Yes, that is, the head reads results below. What diagram? You have to be a slide. Yes, but I...but I am I am writing. Me I like to write. Good. So, 30

million...30 millions of us reimbursed. 21 We were approved for a million, but not reimbursed, That's nice to hear. And 6 million dollars for first predicted total is 57 millions of dollars. This is for carriers, I think. For us, small carriers. Oh, that's for a number of things. Yes. Part...It was everything, but hey, we had to remove these things from the road for another hurricane. And you will see that the largest component this was the fund solid waste from general the projected amount 41 million, almost 42 millions will return to this fund from these 57. Very good. This...This good numbers. It was small risk. Um, you can. What to say about this? Yes, let me. go a little further. Therefore, we went to the big one risk, knowing that after export all the garbage that It was everywhere, everything will be. loaded. If we we will not act quickly and not let's risk hiring local carriers that, mostly, they do big boys, us will need to act directly, to us will need it quickly. And I will tell you from the neighbors I saw, and I think the rest of I would say that all of us these private people who lived here, worked here here, they passed That's why they removed it. This is garbage. Some streets like this, just did not take place. I have on meaning that citizens, just local companies, just made a phenomenal work. It was a risk, which we went to, but if we don't...If this will be done, and Milton B will be there again worse, all of this will fall into the water, and then we will have real ecological catastrophe. So we did the right thing step, and I think that

because we financially sufficient strong enough to go to this risk, we are in in good condition. Therefore, Commissioner Starkey. Regarding bonds solid systems waste, I expect get that, on 14 million dollars more? Is that what it is? Somewhere from 14 to 16, 17. Because you add this to 2.76. Um, then it will come out of their reserves? And where their reserves? Which the percentage is their reserves now? That's a good question. IN I don't have this one. information, but I I can give it to you. I I can give it to you. This is a backup copying, then this must stay there, or, you know, it's like public utilities, where it can no longer Where to go? Well, yes, it can't. nowhere else to go. Yes, but we could...I I think we have some projects related to solid waste, and , perhaps, it can compensate for some our expenses. Me very interesting, isn't it? will exceed this size our compensation , since it has passed several years. So I will make sure that we will get this for you to today's p.m. Good. Commissioner Wayman, thank you. , Mr. Chairman. It's fantastic to see, that we were reimbursed 30. Yes. in the schedule approved, but not reimbursed funds . Do we know? approximately how much It will take time, uh, for this column, before FEMA or the state, or how does it work there, allocate these funds? I I mean that approved-this perfectly. Oh, great, um, I think this is the biggest obstacle, but, uh, not yet reimbursed. So, uh , just wondering if They had a watch, which was launched after pressing approval buttons. So, by the time

clock start, um , we pay attention and we are monitoring the situation, but it really is... But as a rule, they not can predict. 24 months, which they have no. It could be several years. collection of funds from storms that were years ago, still. Good. Yes, we received final compensation from Idalia this year, and that very storm. 2023. Thank you, Ms. Yeager. I just want to express one's opinion team, because, um, this is very, um, but this very difficult task–to lead such a good account. And I talked to other districts, and they are still fighting for money from Ian. So , hmm, I think you, guys, all the staff , did a great job with the return of these funds. So everything I I wanted to say this. to express my opinion to you opinion. I'll pass this on to the team. I am very proud of that. I am introducing them now. Hmm. Thank you, Ms. Yeager. I think I have the same thing. question about general fund. So, the overall assessment was 7.74 million. Hmm, that is, from two or five of half a million dollars here. Hmm, ours the budget is balanced us. Does this imply lack of numbers, or this is added to our balanced budget? So this will be additional . Things in the column approved, but not reimbursed, and then is requested. Now...Austin. Good. I just thought. Good. Wait, but now we can have small space for maneuver. Well, because of, um, complexity weather forecasting, we don't necessarily... Yes. But when is this will it happen, please

, let us know. Absolutely. District Administrator . You know what? spoke on one of my meetings with NACO, where we sat in the mode emergency recovery, and some the storms passed before this. So over 10 years they waited for reimbursement. So for us what we first received about half money very quickly, was phenomenal, because it could to take up a lot more years. So what you, guys, you did it so do it faster, but not knowing when it is it will happen, you still you can wait another year, that's all said and done. And I don't know if it was much has been done better, and perhaps effective accounting and record collection. I I know that every time, when you apply, you say ok How many hours? How many hours? And you, were you okay with all of this. So this is very helps, but everything it's the same, slow process, because, honestly saying, 2 years ago in there were us...all this information here for 2 years. To us still not returned debt. And remember that I told you, and I didn't I know, do you remember who? could have been there when we were with those districts from midnight when Michael got into trouble position. They don't have there were reserves, sufficient for covering their expenses, and they literally borrowed money and still waiting until FEMA returns funds. So they tried to force us to change the law state, which, um, funds, which they receive from construction permits, there may be aimed at repayment of this debt, but they don't allowed. So, um, yes, we are that's why reserves are so important. So the state with all with their surplus

money allows them to borrow, instead of in order to help Can they survive the storm? Yes. Oh, yes, but they are going to help us with some kind of fund amendments. Yes, that would be great. Good. Yes, I have a question. to the expert on the facts. So, amendment number one that concerns budget increase state with... This is amendment number one. Right. So, is it Are dollars being extracted? Do you know whether dollars are being extracted from this to help? What such one correction, because I have it Didn't you read? It essentially increases state fund on black day. A fund for a rainy day. And the governor is against it. this. Yes. Um, that's the part that used for addition of cities and districts that suffered from storms? Or Can you explain this? ? I am not sure. definition, I will say from what I read about it, they have the flexibility to to do it, and they trying to save this flexibility. Of course. Or Can you do this? Not I see results. I thought the governor said that it is already fully funded. Oh, yes. Remember, we we want to increase quantity to give they have more money to they could invest more money in reserves. Just wondering if I would like us to had such success. Good. Thank you, boss. Good. Continue. Good. And then the second, what we promised that we will return and we will have time to talk, this directive on Foot Locker reserve in recommendations administrator district. Again, details of each categories are in your

packages, but we just wanted to return and to reach a consensus about um, um, all of this remains in Foot Locker reserve? Again, I I object to that. to be placed there parks, but that's just my opinion. Comments, thoughts? OK. Yes, I agree. I mean, I open to conversation about parks. Um, but I I think this is what it looks like good. We, we, we, we did it ...We all agreed, that we need something to do...something...um, I I don't remember what it was. our word when we conducted our seminar with parks. Ahem, how much they important for the community, so I, if we...we just have to to make sure that whatever didn't happen, these 8 millions...I think That was the number, right? What will he get these 8 millions. I agree. OK. Good. So, I think I hear, What is it so far? will remain in reserve, and we will return to budget after November. Makes sense. Good. Good . Good. And then the third the point was return administrator district and providing you with reduction amounts general operational mile. And here you are. you can see recommendation administrator district. to lower reduction level to 7.2488 miles. And then the budget that we we will discuss, reflects this abbreviation general operational mileage. And that's why there is several options, such as we can do this achieve. And now I I would like to open this. for discussion and achievement consensus on the best way for achieving this abbreviation. IN Do you have any questions? Wait a minute. THERE ARE

-there are, actually I praise administrator district for what he spent a significant a check to, uh, implement this possibility. So, uh, I I would like you to discussed their progress thoughts, uh, with these points that you determined, and then we we can discuss them from there. So, uh, this is was, uh, initiated staff administrative, uh, initiated, uh, the conversation that was It's very nice to see you. and, uh, he gave up very comfortable with, uh , ideas and thoughts, which he has, and I think what would be good if you discussed your train of thought on this slide. I will I'm glad, Commissioner. Thank you. So, we outlined several things, and there are, there are, there are, there is probably another one an option that does not exist on the list. Here it is also it would be possible to consider. But we began to consider where we have discretionary costs? And, obviously, based on the fact that I heard it before here, from council, you know, abbreviation discretionary financing external agencies it doesn't look like that the council wants this to consider. But this always an option, so that it is discretionary financing for definition. Reduction of the reserve by emergencies . This is an article that we every year we contribute to budget, so that to provide, I just I would say, appropriate expenditure of funds under time of natural disaster. We finance 250 or 500. I don't know. Currently it is 500,000. Currently 500,000 us we contribute to the budget. If we do this we use it we use. If we don't need this, this returns to fund balance. But this just budget the article we we contribute every year. We are not always this we use. So

it's one of those things, which...makes it a little easier my job when we have to spend funds. In another case we usually we will spend funds from other parts operating budgets because I sign things, which are included in my powers regarding expenses, and then in extraordinary situations, and then we let's move on from life. But it saves us from necessity to do big quantity accounting accounting and brain damage. So this would be one of areas where, perhaps, we'll take a little bit from this, and that's normal. I'm fine with that. Reduction in quantity facilities are provided our budget. I am not a supporter of this, but I recommended increase approximately for half a million of this year to this fund money. These dollars are returning back, you can hear how our director from objects speaks of something to do buildings happy, and these are the things that we we want buildings were happy, so what they provide. And I would add healthy buildings. And healthy buildings. Yes, like Commissioner Yeager, we learned on own bitter experience last night. Uh, another option is reducing our subsidies for operations TIF. So you have a district financing from by increasing taxes , and we...We we use these dollars for financing, uh, transport projects all over the world district. So part of these dollars goes to financing public transport. Part of these dollars goes to financing capital projects , sidewalks, etc. Uh, the rest goes to budget supplement public works. So mostly on side of the roads and

bridges near the house, not to the side stormwater, because this is a separate source financing. Uh, in we have flexibility in making adjustments. THERE ARE some remaining funds, which are not spent as fast as I wanted would. So until it's not It will happen, I have to meaning that we can to afford to do some abbreviation. One more thing abbreviation, and me too had these conversations with you privately, concerning development services that are considering and are considering their meeting. So Department planning and development economic growth subsidized through our Foundation municipal services , uh, what supported General fund, uh, several million dollars. Uh, and these fees, in fact, subsidize some things that happening in the world development. Therefore, plan reviews, plan revisions locations, MPUD views, such as things are charged for bet which one are charged and what is it to them will be provided. Therefore, there will be a chance, hmm, probably in the second quarter, I expect, uh- e, that the Development Service will return to to get approval from this council, as well as discuss with our interested sides of increase these meetings. So those who they are increasing fees, uh, would compensate general subsidy fund, and therefore we could b, we could do abbreviation. Now in we are not there...I haven't yet saw these meetings. I still did not present these Council meeting. So I don't I know which way. they will leave, but with in terms of dollars, what are we talking about here we say, I would felt comfortable, maybe even making a reduction based on this. So I would cut the budget

departments planning and development and economic increase in the amount, similar to this one, and then would return to you when the meeting will be approved, and then I would add these income back to their budget in these terms. So, probably in the first second quarter next year. It my thoughts. Good. Mr. Oakley. Yes, I think that's it. good idea consider these fees and whatever they are were. It will be less... Incoming money from the general fund, because you don't know, that people who use this service, will be to pay for the service. So I think that's it. very good idea, and I I think she forces use us reduction rate expenses are the best, what can we do at this time, when before elections and Amendment 3 we do not We know what will happen. So we just need to tighten Easter and try to manage our money for our citizens, and to do correct for them things without losing many services that we we give them. To us required at the same time tighten the belts. So I appreciate it. Good. I will go even further. to no one I will contact you. Emm. So, I think that development services are what we really need you need to strive. Um, I think that's it. least painful and has the greatest sense for our citizens. I have meaning that legislature of the state connected us hands regarding fees for influence. Any type we decree obliged to accept. So, if we can look at these meeting, I think we must. Construction community is many years ago she said, what are they looking for certainty. They

looking for better service. Therefore, I'll say it again, you know. , I spoke this morning with Todd Billy about using more amount of artificial intelligence in development tourism, helping these guys are safe get better technology, but to they went on. And I I think we still have there is a great opportunity with development services buildings to get into the world where we were leaders. Now we we will fall behind. I I think it's artificial. intelligence can to compensate for this, to even construction the community is not angry on this, if they all they will see the best one service, but we should look like more effective, and I think this is great. way of moving forward. Um, discretionary fund, I I don't want us to do it. lost. Leave it. at peace. What concerns objects, we need to support them in in working order, therefore what we don't need health problems or something else. You know, one leak- is spent much more money. Can others may arise problems. Um, and TIF, you know, we said people we will get rid of road assessments coverage so that we don't had to return and make these road coverage, because they were very... ineffective. Therefore, by returning this, you you get back what you what people said that they want, and, I I think they were very susceptible. So, I I think yours backup mechanism can be and should be partially shortened contingency reserve extraordinary expenses, and I'm sure you you can still do it to reach this number 629 using services development, and we can see even more benefit in future.

Commissioner, wait. Thank you and thank you that I am not was aware of history explanation of the advice. Regarding your reserve in case extraordinary situations, whether it should administration or administrator...This is not the only bucket from which you could take funds if any arise extraordinary event. Yes or no? No, not at all. I have on I mean, I can, I can to take money from any which...For example, if we have to to hold a big the west, let's say, we need order bags from sand in a million dollars or 500,000 dollars, I could to take money from this reserve fund, so that do it in extraordinary situation because I I have it. authority to to make emergency procurement. Hmm, if for in the absence of this, I I would take it from the budget. public works. I you know, if it was October, October time of year, their budgets are overstretched. There is money there. So reserve fund allows us a little optimize accounting . What would we have to do? to do, instead of to temporarily stop financing, let's say, street budget, we would replenished it other things. So this is rather an article for conveniences and efficiency. Cash. This is walking money. Yes, Sir. Ahem. Good. Mike, if you allow me. Um, also part of this is related to sometimes storms. Now, if we need to withdraw funds from reserves, because, let's say us will touch in September, and we are now at the end financial year, operating budgets almost completely spent. So this is allows us to have

some funding, which we can still move, and not need to go back to the board of directors, to extract funds from reserves, because it can take us a lot of time. Therefore, possibility of agreement withdrawal terms reserves in case occurrence of an event at the end financial year. It gives us some buffer for support continuity operations. WITH development meteorology, when we we see a storm on horizon, we could prepare, we could in each individual case almost saying, "Hey, Come on, let's discuss. general fund fund 500", and we could to start working because we don't care meet at extraordinary situations. Yes, that would cover various things. You know, if it happened a huge failure or something like that...Usually with hurricanes we we call an emergency meeting and usually also accept declaration. I always I can add some things for these meetings , if necessary. As Amy says, this flexibility, and how you you say, bypassing this the question is certainly helps. I have on meaning that the commissioner Mariano offers to introduce a fee developer. If this doesn't work, then mine means of support there would be a reduction this budget article, if we don't do this we will do if this there will be no savings implemented. Right. And I completely for the effectiveness of your office. When do you have so much stress, so much is happening, regardless of whether Is it hurricane season? or not, you should quickly accept decision to do something to make it faster the situation is not worsened. Do you have

flexibility. We have restrictions on your readiness, but at least you have this one stock. This gives you a better the opportunity to act in interests the public to save our money and prevent worsening of bad situations. I just want to add, remember, during hurricane when the bridge collapsed, state could it to rebuild, because they had the money. Oh, you mean Lee County or Charlotte- Lee or Charlotte? Good. Good, consensus. Good. Good. So I feel consensus on the what will we take savings from expected savings from the fees developers. If this won't work, we let's use this emergency fund as background. I don't see that. happened, but we...we let's move this to next term in a few months. Thank you. Good. Thank you, rule. Okay, so, um, come on now let's look at our total budget, as it exists now. Um, we're considering increase by 6.5% compared to 2026 financial year, but if you look at operating room activity, we see an increase of 2.1%. Last time, when we talked about it, we considered magnification operating room activity by 2.8%, but regarding the reduction the mileage we just did discussed, we now considering operational growth by 2.1%, which, um, corresponds to inflation. Now, for those of us who who is more visual perceives this, this and that the information itself from tables, only in circular format diagrams. And here you are you can see that more than half our budget district supports daily activities,

which again increases accordingly to the level of inflation. So, the next thing we let's consider this deeper immersion in this spare piece our pie. Good, so, um, this slide takes about 619 million dollars from pie chart previous slide and breaks it to better to illustrate limitation. So, yes same as income our district has restrictions on how can we get them spend, reserves work the same way. So where are these reserves, they can be spend only on support for activities within these funds. So, entrepreneurship –this is the purple one the part that is most of all our reserves. It our utilities services from water supply and solid waste. AND therefore we we use these reserves from several reasons. They support operations during an emergency the event we are talking about just talked. AND then, you remember, solid waste suffered the most financial impact from hurricanes Helen and Milton. Let's Let's see. And then we too we use them for accumulation cash for financing infrastructure. And we we also want to make sure that we we fulfill our commitment to bonds so that we could support high ratings. Okay, ours. capital part. So our capital part of the reserves, uh, we try not to to hold too much capital reserves . In fact, we want invest this money in work. Um, if we This is where we keep the reserve. , then it's because we we are trying to accumulate money flow for the project.

Our specials revenue reserves, that is, they support daily activity, and again yes, they are separated for specific purposes. So, think about that. all of ours municipal tax units have their own reserves, tourism has its own reserves, transport fund has its own reserves, our tree fund and our stormwater fund–this just some examples our larger funds in this group. Okay, we can. just a minute wait for? Thank you, boss. Therefore, um, for capital projects you save on project, what are the deadlines project implementation, which one are you on Are you saving? Depends on cost and volume income, which generated annually. Okay, it's a moving target. Of course. Sorry for absence answers. No, I mean that concerns terms purchases and everything another, I just don't knew whether classify road segment or bridge and say: " Okay, that'll be 8. months for purchasing, and before the council this "You'll see, 9 months." And then the projects back, you know, 12 months because if you, guys, if money here, you know, you had a kind of "if only", if it was based on in broad terms project that is located on beginning. Allow I just have to add. We yes, we are very working hard to make it better distribute our cash flows in organizations. I think that this is exactly what it's about you are talking. If in I am 25 today, I I can invest them in project right now, and Don't wait until tomorrow. We are very persistent. we are looking for. We are from Branford was spoken

about general schedules execution, as well as tried to make sure that terms of money flows, uh, from the point view of projects and schedules, work. So just know that this is what is happening. Thank you. Thank you. And I just I'll touch it, I think. we I remembered last time about enterprise funds. So, those who haven't seen that last one meetings, uh, about enterprise funds, we we invest a lot money to our factory from waste recycling. We are gradually increased our fees during for many years. WITH when everything will be built, this figure will decrease. But you you can see others things that come from purification stations wastewater, which will raise it again meaning, therefore...This moving, but now, I think the reason why this is so huge, consists of expenses for this building. Right. And then our common operational, that is, it supports the sheriff and our others constitutional members, as well as our departments of the board, um , within the framework of this fund . So, parks and libraries, ours internal funds services that were grouped in green pie chart with our service debt and our capital projects. They intended for such things like a fleet of cars and our self-insurance . And then this reserve Foot Locker is associated with because we just discussed. Good. So now we we are going to change situation and discuss income. Ahem , and this is the income from all our funds. and most of the income, which the district receives, have very specific rules on how we are allowed them

spend. So let's discuss some of them. The purple part– these are our taxes on property, as well as our general fund, our fire and rescue MSTU fund, our road MSTU, and then ours loans approved voters who are bonds general obligation. Green part, and I'll go counterclockwise arrows. Right. Um, that's what we we call others sources. Here sales taxes and other taxes. Penny for Pasco's, interest, which we predict earn, taxes on fuel, federal and government grants. So not all of our grants, but only those that we we expect to receive, because they are templated, and we we get them on on a regular basis. Um, the fee for connection to water supply and drainage, this for infrastructure. AND in these 31 million other things, such as removal fee trees, fee for transport to Fdot, erm, maintenance services animals, parks, there are small income, which