Decisions › County Commission meeting of Aug 25, 2026
Approved accepting public right-of-way and easement deeds for development, roadway, and stormwater projects, and authorized the Chairman to sign an Assignment of Rights for the Johns Lake, LLC, Quitclaim Deed.
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In plain words
Acceptance of public right-of-way and easement deeds tied to development, roadway, and stormwater projects, plus authorization for the Chairman to execute an Assignment of Rights related to the Johns Lake, LLC, Quitclaim Deed dated June 16, 2026.
What changes The County formally accepts the donated and purchased land interests and the Chairman is authorized to sign the Assignment of Rights document, completing the real estate transactions.
Who and the money Total Acreage Donated: 40.566± Estimated Total Value of Donations: $415,265 Total Acreage Purchased: .008± Total Value of Purchases: $700. The fiscal impact is $144.80 (expenditure) and is within, and will not exceed, the Fiscal Year 2026 Budget.
Stated reason (staff, quoted): "In order for any real estate transaction to be complete, the deeds or conveyances must be delivered and accepted by the Lake County Board of County Commissioners (Board)."
Why (staff, quoted) "In order for any real estate transaction to be complete, the deeds or conveyances must be delivered and accepted by the Lake County Board of County Commissioners (Board)."
Backup in the packet: Signed Deed List 8.25.26.updated (p. 809), Fruitland Hills Maps (p. 809), Hartwood Pines HOA Maps (p. 809), Florida Discount Self Storage Maps (p. 809), Wildlife Corridor Maps (p. 809), Urick Flats Maps (p. 809), Johns Lake maps (p. 809), Shaner Lot Split Maps (p. 809)
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 Public Works to recommend approval: 1. To accept public Right of Way and Easement Deeds that have been secured in conjunction with development, roadway, and stormwater projects; and 2. To authorize the Chairman to execute an Assignment of Rights, accepting transfer of rights related to the Johns Lake, LLC, Quitclaim Deed dated JuneClerk of Court, Board Action, Aug 25, 2026, page 5. Open the official document
The rest of this meeting
- Previous item: Approved a change order to the Wellness Way and Hancock Road Supplement Roadway Improvement Agreement with Lennar Homes, LLC, to add roadway and landscape design services in the Clermont Area for $532,440.
- Next item: Approved installing all-way stop signs and plaques at the intersection of Lakeshore Drive and Woodward Avenue in the Eustis Area for $10,000.
- All 26 items from Aug 25, 2026
More on growth and zoning
- 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.