# Regular Commission Meeting 09/14/2026

The Hendry County Government held a Regular Commission Meeting on September 14, 2026, which included significant procurement and budget discussions. The board approved bid number 2026-22, selecting option one based on the vendor's equipment sufficiency, though slope mowing was excluded from the contract. The commission also adopted the tentative millage rate of 6.7700 mills, a 5.25% increase over the rolled-back rate, and approved the tentative budget totaling approximately $144.7 million for fiscal year 2026-27. Additionally, multiple Municipal Service Benefit Unit (MSBU) assessments were individually approved, including street lighting, drainage, recreation, solid waste, mosquito control, and fire services, with discussions on solid waste tote distribution and ordinance enforcement. A major agenda item was the quasi-judicial public hearing on rezoning a 1,300-acre property for a sand mine (RZ23-000016), which involved extensive public opposition citing environmental, health, traffic, and quality of life concerns. Despite the opposition, the board approved the rezoning, acknowledging a potential $20 million Bert Harris claim lawsuit against the county if denied. The meeting concluded with a motion to continue the data center discussion to a future date. The meeting reflected complex procurement decisions, budget allocations, and land use policy implications with potential future litigation risks.

**Jurisdictions:** sled
**Industries:** Construction & Infrastructure, Environment
**Topics:** Physical Infrastructure, Regulatory Compliance
**Published:** September 14, 2026

### Sources
- [Regular Commission Meeting 09/14/2026](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bVTXxyNoIXs) - Hendry County Government