# City of Leesburg Commission Meeting September 14th 2026

The City of Leesburg Commission Meeting held on September 14, 2026, included extensive discussions on several land development and annexation projects, notably the JCQ Palmetto Drive and Merritt Ranch Planned Unit Developments (PUDs). The commission reviewed ordinances related to annexing large parcels of land, changing future land use designations, and rezoning properties to PUDs to allow for residential and commercial development. These projects involved detailed presentations on lot sizes, buffers, environmental protections, and infrastructure requirements, including road improvements and utility services. Public comments raised concerns about traffic, flooding, environmental impact, and community compatibility. The commission approved most of the annexation and rezoning ordinances with some dissenting votes. Additionally, the commission discussed amendments to agreements with The Villages development, including zoning and franchise agreements for solid waste and utilities. A significant procurement-related item was the ratification vote on a collective bargaining agreement with the professional firefighters union, which included a pension multiplier increase and pay raises over three years. The agreement failed to pass, prompting plans to renegotiate. The meeting also addressed grant programs for business property improvements and fire protection assessment rates. Overall, the meeting focused heavily on land development approvals, infrastructure planning, and labor contract negotiations impacting city budgeting and services.

**Jurisdictions:** sled
**Industries:** Construction & Infrastructure, Professional Services
**Topics:** Physical Infrastructure, Contracting Vehicles
**Published:** September 15, 2026

### Sources
- [City of Leesburg Commission Meeting September 14th 2026](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ehd21McSIak) - LakeFront TV