Decisions › County Commission meeting of Apr 14, 2026
Approved a change to the contract with You Thrive Florida for transportation services for nutritional purposes, costing $146,656.
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In plain words
A second amendment to a contract with Mid-Florida Community Services, Inc. D/B/A You Thrive Florida for transportation services to meal sites for seniors.
What changes The contract is extended and will expire on September 30, 2028, with an added requirement for the County to conduct Level II background screening on all drivers.
Who and the money Applies to transportation services for seniors at five meal sites in Umatilla, Tavares, Leesburg, Groveland, and Clermont; estimated fiscal impact is $146,656 — $99,740 (revenue/expenditure) and $46,916 (expenditure – County funded).
Stated reason (staff, quoted): "Many Lake County seniors live alone, and not only does the meal site offer daily nutrition, but socialization opportunities as well."
Where Umatilla, Tavares, Leesburg, Groveland, and Clermont
Why (staff, quoted) "You Thrive is contracted with the Florida Department of Elder Affairs to operate five meal sites within the County."
Paid from Fiscal Year 2026 Budget
Backup in the packet: Second Amendment to You Thrive Agreement (p. 401)
Written from the Board Action and the staff cover sheet, checked by script: every number appears in the record. Staff memo
From the record
Request from Transit Services to recommend approval of the Second Amendment to the Agreement with Mid-Florida Community Services, Inc. D/B/A You Thrive Florida for the provision of transportation services for nutritional purposes. The estimated fiscal impact is $146,656 — $99,740 (revenue/expenditure) and $46,916 (expenditure – County funded) and is included in the Fiscal Year 2026 Budget.Clerk of Court, Board Action, Apr 14, 2026, page 7. Open the official document
The rest of this meeting
- Previous item: Approved a change to the housing plan so that people fleeing domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, stalking, or human trafficking get priority for help.
- Next item: Approved a State Grant Agreement Number QG048 with the Florida Department.
- All 21 items from Apr 14, 2026
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