Decisions › County Commission meeting of May 5, 2026
Approved the application for a $1,100,000 grant to replace windows at the Historical Courthouse and pledged $550,000 in matching County funds.
The vote: 5-0
Voted yes: Leslie Campione, Sean M. Parks, Anthony Sabatini, Kirby Smith, Timothy Morris
Motion by Sean M. Parks, seconded by Kirby Smith. From the Clerk's official minutes.
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In plain words
A request to apply for a Florida Division of Historical Resources grant to replace windows at the Historical Courthouse, plus a resolutionA formal Board decision that is not a law: it states a position, approves an agreement, sets a fee or rate, or directs staff. Adopted by a vote, usually without a public hearing. Florida Statutes 125.01 pledging matching County funds and authorizing the County Manager to sign the application.
What changes The County will submit the grant application and, if awarded and accepted by the Board, will sign the grant documents and dedicate matching funds for the window replacement project.
Who and the money The Lake County Historical Courthouse; estimated fiscal impact is $1,100,000 – $550,000 (revenue/expenditure – grant funded) and $550,000 (expenditure – county match) if awarded.
Stated reason (staff, quoted): "The grant requires matching funds at a 1:1 ratio up to $550,000 and a supporting resolution is required to illustrate the Board’s financial commitment to the project as part of the application process."
Where Lake County Historic Courthouse
Why (staff, quoted) "To apply for a Florida Division of Historical Resources Grant to replace the windows at the Historical Courthouse."
Paid from Florida Division of Historical Resources Grant
Backup in the packet: Resolution 2026-____ Window Replacement for Historic Courthouse_Grant_4.28.2026 (p. 193)
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From the record
Request from Facilities Management to recommend approval: 1. To apply for a Florida Division of Historical Resources Grant to replace the windows at the Historical Courthouse; and 2. Of Resolution 2026-47 in support of the window replacement project and to pledge matching County funds and authorize the County Manager to sign the application and, if awarded and accepted by the Board, award related grant documents. The estimated fiscal impact is $1,100,000 – $550,000 (revenue/expenditure – grant funded) and $550,000 (expenditure – county match) if awarded.Clerk of Court, Board Action, May 5, 2026, page 1. Open the official document
The Board approved the Consent Agenda, Tabs 6 through 9, pulling Tabs 4 and 5 to the regular agenda, as follows: INFRASTRUCTURE AND TRANSPORTATION SERVICES Facilities Management Recommend approval: 1, by a vote of 5-0.Clerk of Court, Board Minutes, May 5, 2026. Open the official document
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- All 17 items from May 5, 2026
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