Decisions › County Commission meeting of Aug 11, 2026
Approved starting appraisals for four land parcels, partnering with Trust for Public Land on the CSX Corridor, and issuing the full $50,000,000 bond.
The result is from the Clerk's Board ActionThe Clerk's same-week record of what the County Commission decided on each agenda tab. Vote tallies and discussion come later in the Board Minutes. Clerk of Court, Board Action and Board Minutes on Municode. The vote by name appears here when the official minutes are posted, usually a few weeks after the meeting.
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The county's own recording.
In plain words
A vote to start appraising four land parcels recommended for purchase under the Public Lands Referendum, begin buying the CSX Corridor for the Wekiva Trail, and issue the full $50,000,000 bond authorized by voters.
What changes The county will begin property appraisals for the Sunderman Family Trust, National Developers, LLC, Shelley/Chasteen, and Holloway parcels, partner with Trust for Public Land on the CSX Corridor purchase, and issue the Public Lands Referendum Bond at the full $50,000,000.
Who and the money The four land parcels are in Groveland, Ferndale, Howey-in-the-Hills, and Paisley; the Wekiva Trail is in Tavares and Mount Dora. The bond is $50,000,000; appraisals cost $40,000.
Stated reason (staff, quoted): "On November 5, 2024, a new bond referendum was passed by voters with an 80 percent approval authorizing Lake County to obtain a bond of up to $50 million for land acquisition"
Where Sunderman Family Trust, National Developers, LLC, Shelley/Chasteen, and Holloway properties
Why (staff, quoted) "To begin the property appraisal process for the Sunderman Family Trust, National Developers, LLC, Shelley/Chasteen, and Holloway properties submitted for purchase under the Public Lands Referendum as recommended by the Public Lands and Trails Acquisition Advisory Committee (PLTAAC)."
Paid from Public Lands Referendum Bond
Backup in the packet: Ordinance 2024-18_Public Lands Referendum Renewal_EXE (p. 1029), Sunderman 2026.4.16 Property Nomination (p. 1029), Sunderman 2026 4.15 Agent Authorization Form signed (p. 1029), Sunderman Biological_Enviriomental SA (p. 1029), A.1 Property Details _ Lake County Property Appraiser (p. 1029), A.1 Attachment 1 Sunderman Family Trust 2026.3.26 (p. 1029), A.2 Property Details _ Lake County Property Appraiser (p. 1029), A.3 Property Details _ Lake County Property Appraiser (p. 1029)
Written from the Board Action and the staff cover sheet, checked by script: every number appears in the record. Staff memo
From the record
Recommend approval: 1. To begin the property appraisal process for the Sunderman Family Trust, National Developers, LLC, Shelley/Chasteen, and Holloway properties submitted for purchase under the Public Lands Referendum as recommended by the Public Lands and Trails Acquisition Advisory Committee (PLTAAC); and 2. To partner with Trust for Public Land and begin the process to purchase the CSX Corridor and connected parcels needed for the Wekiva Trail Project; and 3. For the Public Lands Referendum Bond to be issued at the full $50,000,000 under Ordinance 2024-18.Clerk of Court, Board Action, Aug 11, 2026, page 1. Open the official document
The rest of this meeting
- Next item: Approved extending the 2026 Tax Roll until the Value Adjustment Board Hearings are finished.
- All 23 items from Aug 11, 2026
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- Oct 27, 2026 Approved a change to the rail-trail extension agreement to hire a professional appraiser to review the value of the rail corridor for about $11,000.
- Oct 27, 2026 Approved a resolution to advertise a public hearing to vacate a portion of the Village Green plat, with a fiscal impact of $2,295.
- Oct 27, 2026 Approved a plan to hold a public hearing to remove driveway, walkway, and cul-de-sac easements on lots 174-177 in Dora Pines, Unit 1, for $2,295.00.
- Oct 27, 2026 Approved vacating a 330.65 feet by 15 feet right of way in the Clermont area, with a fiscal impact of $2,295.
- Oct 27, 2026 Approved a new rule in the Lake County Code requiring property owners to confirm if historical or archaeological resources exist on their land before development begins.