Board of County Commissioners Regular Meeting, March 10, 2026
Approves VA Clinic Rezoning at SR 44/Suncoast Parkway, 5-0 unanimous
What happened
The Board of County Commissioners approved construction of a new $20.7 million animal shelter at 24,480 square feet in a 3-2 vote, with Commissioners Finnegan and Barrick dissenting over cost concerns.
- Jurisdiction
- Citrus County, FL
- Governing body
- Final authority
- Date
- March 10, 2026
- Decisions
- 7 zoning decisions
- Outcome
- Approved, 5-0 unanimous
Projects in this meeting (1)
A project bundles every related decision, across hearingsVA Clinic
Approved 5-0Free sample: decision 1 of 7
New Animal Shelter Construction
Board approved construction of new 24,480 square foot animal shelter at approximately $20.7 million ($847/sq ft). Project includes approximately $5 million in private donations and grants including ASPCA funding. Commissioner Bays pledged $1,000 toward formation of a 501(c)(3) support organization.
- Subject to existing grant conditions from ASPCA and state funding
The other decisions are listed below by title. The full write-up, verbatim conditions, and the audio at each vote are in Pro.
Meeting Summary
The Board of County Commissioners approved construction of a new $20.7 million animal shelter at 24,480 square feet in a 3-2 vote, with Commissioners Finnegan and Barrick dissenting over cost concerns.
Key Decisions (7)
New Animal Shelter Construction
VA Clinic Rezoning at SR 44/Suncoast Parkway
Tree Preservation Ordinance Direction
Building Regulations Amendment - Contractor Licensing
Sheriff's Forfeiture Fund Request
Citrus Springs Civic Association Lease Extension
Countywide Burn Ban Status
Zoning Changes (1)
Development Activity (2)
VA Clinic
Commercial
Citrus County Animal Shelter
Other
Market Signals (5)
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Commercial Demand
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