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Annexations prompt changes to Pasco election precincts

The Pasco County Commission approved numerous changes to election precinct lines, as submitted by Supervisor of Elections Brian Corley, during its Nov. 14 meeting.

Here are the changes, as explained by Corley, in a letter to the county board, contained in the board’s agenda packet:

The following precincts have modifications:

  • Precinct 6 and Precinct 115: Precinct 69 previously was split by an annexation to the City of Zephyrhills. The portion of Precinct 69 that was subject to the annexation was combined into Precinct 6. However, due to contiguity issues, it will be combined with Precinct 115.
  • Precinct 114 and Precinct 74: Precinct 114 was split by an annexation to the City of St. Leo. The portion of Precinct 114 that was subject to the annexation will be combined into Precinct 74.
  • Precinct 86 and Precinct 6: Precinct 86 was split by an annexation to the City of Zephyrhills. The portion of Precinct 86 that was subject to the annexation will be combined into Precinct 6.
  • Precinct 63 and Precinct 19: Precinct 63 was split by an annexation to the City of Dade City. The portion of Precinct 63 that was subject to the annexation will be combined into Precinct 19.
  • Precinct 54 and Precinct 23:  Precinct 54 was split by an annexation to the City of Port Richey. The portion of Precinct 54 that was subject to the annexation will be combined into Precinct 23.
  • Precinct 63 and Precinct 19: Precinct 63 was split by an annexation to the City of Dade City. The portion of Precinct 63 that was subject to the annexation will be combined into Precinct 19.
  • Precinct 69 and Precinct 6: Precinct 69 was split by annexations to the City of Zephyrhills. The portion of Precinct 69 that was subject to the annexations will be combined into Precinct 6. 
  • Precinct 6 and Precinct 64: Precinct 6 was split by a contraction from the City of Zephyrhills. The portion of Precinct 6 that was subject to the contraction will be combined into Precinct 64.
  • Precinct 113 and Precinct 36: Precinct 36 was modified to accommodate a portion of 113 that was not affiliated with its respective Community Development District.

On another item, the county board passed a resolution declaring November as National Hospice and Palliative Care Month and commended Gulfside Healthcare Services for its outstanding service to Pasco County and its residents.

In other action, the board approved:

  • Approved a rezoning to permit the Hamilton Oaks master-planned unit development, which calls for 240 detached single-family dwellings on 61.04 acres at Billmar Road, about 1,750 feet east of the terminus of Zephyrhills Bypass
  • A task order in the amount not to exceed $551,042 with CPH Consulting LLC, to perform architectural, engineering and related services for the design of the Utilities Environmental Lab, located at 19434 Central Blvd., in Land O’ Lakes, and for related construction administrative services following the design
  • An interlocal agreement to enable Pasco County Fire/Rescue and the Pasco County Sheriff’s Office for a SWAT Medic program dedicated to heightened safety measures during critical incidents where the safety of first responders may otherwise be in jeopardy
  • Approved a multi-year contract with Crosscreek Environmental Inc., in the amount not to exceed a total of $720,000 for as-needed aquatic weed control. The contract covers fiscal years 2024 through 2026, with optional one-year renewals at $240,000 a year for fiscal year 2027 and 2028. The approval is retroactive to Oct. 1, 2023.
  • Approved a task order with SiteOne Landscape Supply LLC for ongoing and as-needed topdressing sand for athletic fields. The contract is a not-to-exceed amount of $150,000, which covers $50,000 a year for fiscal years 2024 through 2026.
  • Approved a task order with Freese and Nichols Inc., for a potable water master plan update project in an amount not-to-exceed $498,700 for fiscal year 2024, which includes an allowance of $30,000, if needed. The update will provide a 20-year plan for the Pasco County Potable Water System, with planning periods of five years, 10 years and 20 years.
  • Authorized and instructed the retained legal counsel to not opt out of the settlement of litigation involving aqueous film forming products liability, and authorized the county attorney and county administrator to take all necessary steps for Pasco County to participate in the claims process associated with the settlements.

Published November 29, 2023

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