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Hernando Highlights | August 2023 Edition
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Hernando County Government
HERNANDO HIGHLIGHTS
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On Monday, July 17th, Hernando County Human Resources hosted an employee benefits fair at Nature Coast Technical High School. Employees had the opportunity to learn more about their benefits and visited with health related vendors.
Looking for a career with the County?
Visit www.HernandoCounty.us/Careers
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Waterways/Aquatic Services | |
Check out this great upgrade to Hernando County's boat ramp systems through the Waterways Department. New boat docks were installed at Bayport Park and Hernando Beach over the summer.
Click here to learn more about Waterways and Aquatic Services
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Applications are now being accepted through the Emergency Roof Repair program which provides a twenty-year zero interest-deferred loan of up to $15,000.00 to qualified homeowners to replace their roof. For more information, contact Tania Franklin at (352) 754-4160 ext. #3 at the Hernando County Housing Authority. | |
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On July 7th, the Hernando County Public Library System hosted their Mermaid Statue Unveiling at the Main Library Branch (238 Howell Avenue) in beautiful downtown Brooksville.
Details about the Mermaid:
- 'Undine': Inspired by a fairytale novella by Friedrich de la Motte Fouque published in 1811, Undine, is a water spirit who marries a knight in order to gain a soul.
- The Artist: Renata Villemaire
- Sponsored By: Hernando County Tourism Development Council
Click now to learn more about all of the mermaids on The Mermaid Tale Trail
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Beginning July 25, 2023, Hernando County Solid Waste will be allowing residents to use the Convenience Centers with a trailer up to five times within a calendar year, no matter the number of properties owned. Convenience Centers provide service for single family homes within the county. All debris coming from properties, other than single family homes, vacant lots, and businesses must be taken to the Northwest Solid Waste Facility, to be weighed and charged for disposal.
Residents using trailers and trucks to haul debris to the Convenience Centers, must haul their materials safely. It is understood that certain items such as couches, cabinets, tables, etc. may exceed the two-foot trailer height. In these situations, the items must be placed in trailers/trucks in such a manner that the height of the object is at its minimum. Furthermore, the sum of all debris shall not exceed 100 cubic feet. Loads not meeting these requirements shall be required to go to the Northwest Solid Waste Facility. In order to provide a service to a large number of residents, residents are allowed one trip per day, no matter the number of properties owned. In excess of 1 trip per day will be required to use the Northwest Solid Waste Facility.
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Trailers and Truck Limits:
- Trailers must be less than 5' wide and 10' in length and 2' in height in order to access the convenience centers.
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All oversized vehicles and trailers (dump trucks/trailers, moving vans, etc.) are prohibited from using the Convenience Centers. All oversize vehicles and trailers must use the Northwest Solid Waste & Recycling Facility (County Landfill).
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Residents will be allowed to use the Convenience Centers with a trailer five times within calendar year, no matter the number of properties owned.
Click here to view the new Solid Waste Convenience Centers brochure
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Emergency Management
Hernando County’s Emergency Management (EM) hosted their 2nd Annual HERricane Camp for young girls ages 12-17. These eager and enthusiastic campers learned about emergency management, preparedness, and public safety. The staff from EM were thrilled to teach the excited campers about the many facets and disciplines within the emergency career field.
Click on this link to find out how you can be better prepared if disaster strikes
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Board of County Commissioners | Your Commission committed to the County |
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During the July 11, 2023, BOCC meeting, James Morris from CEMEX Construction Materials Florida, LLC was in attendance along with Hernando County's Economic Development Director Valerie Pianta. Mr. Morris presented CEMEX Construction Materials Florida, LLC's donation of land for Hernando County Government to build the Hernando County Fire Rescue & Sheriff's Office Public Safety Training Facility on Citrus Way. | |
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In 2022, the BOCC requested the Spring Protection Zone for the Weeki Wachee River through the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC). On July 19, 2023, the FWC Commission took a vote in St. Petersburg, FL at their Commission meeting and decided to move forward with implementing the Springs Protection Zone in the Weeki Wachee River. More details to come from FWC regarding the rules and regulations implemented into the river.
Visit FWC's website to learn more.
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At the July 25, 2023, BOCC meeting, a vote of 4 to 1 from the commissioners set the maximum millage rate for the General Fund to 6.9912. The total millage rate for the County for FY 2023-2024 is 8.9344, which is the rate that is used to calculate Hernando County’s property tax.
Upcoming budget hearings:
- 9/12/23 at 5:01pm
- 9/26/23 at 5:01pm
Click here to read the full media release.
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BOCC Meetings
August Meeting Schedule:
- Tuesday, August 8th at 9am
- Tuesday August 22nd at 9am
To access meeting agendas, minutes and videos, you can easily visit www.HernandoCounty.us/WatchNow
To read the full press release and learn tips on how to utilize the new system, click here.
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Volunteer | On Various Committees and Board |
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Citizens Advisory Committee (CAC) | |
The CAC is an advisory board which assists the MPO in conducting effective public information and participation programs, and advising the MPO of public opinion on policy issues to be considered by the MPO.
Below is a list of the (CAC) available citizen vacancies:
- Citrus County Low Income and/or Minority Representative
- Hernando County Low Income and/or Minority Representative
- Hernando County Unincorporated Representative
- Hernando County Public Transit User Representative
- Citrus County Public Transit User Representative
Click here to download an application.
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Transportation Disadvantaged Local Coordinating Board (TDLCB) | |
The TDLCB assists the Community Transportation Coordinator with transportation disadvantaged services to those persons who because of physical or mental disability, income status, or age are unable to transport themselves or to purchase transportation and are, therefore, dependent upon others to obtain access to health care, employment, education, shopping, social activities, or other life-sustaining activities, or children who are handicapped or high-risk or at-risk.
TDLCB (Hernando) has the following citizen vacancies:
- Person aged 60 and older
- Citizen Advocate
LCB (Citrus) Citrus County has the following vacancies:
- Person aged 60 and older
- Citizen Advocate
Click here to download an application.
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Emergency Alert System
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Did you know Hernando County Government has an emergency alert system called Alert Hernando?!
Receive alerts about emergencies and other important community news by signing up for Alert Hernando. This system enables us to provide you with critical information quickly in a variety of situations, such as severe weather and other important information.
Visit www.AlertHernando.org to subscribe now.
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