Hernando Board of Aldermen Meeting 08.18.2026

The City of Hernando Board of Aldermen held a meeting on August 18, 2026, which included extensive discussions on procurement, budgeting, and capital improvement projects. Key procurement-related topics included approval of change orders for the Renaissance Park construction project, specifically change order number four addressing design revisions for netting poles and shade structures, and change order number five, both funded through general obligation bond money. The board reviewed the project's budget status, noting $2.3 million remaining in bond funds and the need to use usage tax money to cover overruns. Additionally, the board discussed the FY27 budget adoption, highlighting concerns about low contingency funds, revenue shortfalls, and the need for a depreciation schedule for city assets. A budget workshop was scheduled to address detailed line-item questions and potential adjustments. Other agenda items included approval of final plats for subdivisions and a zoning text amendment request for a medical cannabis dispensary, which was ultimately denied by the board. The meeting also featured a forensic audit presentation on the utility fund deficit, revealing operational and budgeting challenges contributing to a $1.9 million deficit. The board voted on motions related to these topics and planned further discussions to improve financial controls and budgeting processes.