Decisions › County Commission meeting of Sep 1, 2026
Discussed rescinding authorizations for license plate readers in County right-of-ways and directed staff to revoke licenses and invite the Sheriff to a meeting.
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In plain words
A discussion item on whether to revoke prior approvals that let law enforcement agencies install automatic license plate readers in County roads and on County property.
What changes Nothing changes yet; the Board discussed the item and gave staff direction but did not vote to rescind the authorizations.
Who and the money Applies to the Lake County Sheriff's Office, the City of Clermont, the City of Mount Dora, the City of Fruitland Park, and the Town of Lady Lake; the record states no fiscal impact.
Stated reason (staff, quoted): "Discussion and direction is sought on rescinding these authorizations, which would result in the LPRs being removed from the County's right-of-way."
Where County right-of-way
Why (staff, quoted) "Lake County previously approved the use of County- owned right-of-way for the installation of License Plate Readers (LPRs) at the request of the following law enforcement agencies."
Backup in the packet: STAFF APPROVALS AND DATES: Sandra Lara Created/Initiated - 08/21/2026 Misty Spahn Approved - 08/21/2026 Ron Falanga Appr (p. 127)
Written from the 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 and the staff cover sheet, checked by script: every number appears in the record. Staff memo
From the record
Discussion and direction regarding rescinding authorizations to allow License Plate Readers (LPR) in the County right-of-way. The Board approved for staff to take all legal actions to revoke any licenses or deauthorize any public or private entities from placing or assisting in placing any automatic license plate readers in any of the County right of ways or County properties as soon as possible, and to invite the Lake County Sheriff to attend a Board of County Commissioners (BCC) meeting within the following month to have public comment and to learn what he might have to say.Clerk of Court, Board Action, Sep 1, 2026, page 3. Open the official document
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- All 6 items from Sep 1, 2026
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