Decisions › County Commission meeting of Jul 28, 2026
Approved signing an Estoppel Letter for the Sheriff's lease at Southridge Shoppes (US), Inc. in Tavares.
The vote: 4-0
Voted yes: Leslie Campione, Sean M. Parks, 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
The County Attorney asks the Board to approve signing an Estoppel Letter for the Sheriff's lease at Southridge Shoppes in Tavares. An Estoppel Letter confirms the lease terms to the landlord's lender.
What changes The County will sign the Estoppel Letter confirming the lease details to the landlord's lender. The lease terms themselves do not change.
Who and the money Applies to the Sheriff's lease at 4215 County Road 561, Tavares, with Southridge Shoppes (US), Inc. The record states there is no fiscal impact.
Stated reason (staff, quoted): "The Landlord is in the process of refinancing and has requested the County to execute the attached Estoppel Letter."
Where 4215 County Road 561, in Tavares
Why (staff, quoted) "The Landlord is in the process of refinancing and has requested the County to execute the attached Estoppel Letter."
Backup in the packet: Tenant Estoppel.06-29-2026 (p. 94)
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From the record
Request from County Attorney to recommend approval to execute an Estoppel Letter regarding the Lease Agreement between Lake County and Southridge Shoppes (US), Inc., for the Sheriff located at 4215 County Road 561, in Tavares. There is no fiscal impact.Clerk of Court, Board Action, Jul 28, 2026, page 5. Open the official document
The Board approved the Consent Agenda, Tabs 3 through 12, pulling Tab 11 to the regular agenda, as follows: COUNTY ATTORNEY Recommend approval to execute an Estoppel Letter regarding the Lease Agreement between Lake County and Southridge Shoppes (US), Inc., for the Sheriff located at 4215 County Road 561, in Tavares, by a vote of 4-0.Clerk of Court, Board Minutes, Jul 28, 2026. Open the official document
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- All 16 items from Jul 28, 2026
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