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County Settlement Agreement With School Board of Hernando County for Sunrise Development Project
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BRIEF OVERVIEW
Background
Hawk Sunrise, LLC (Developer) and the Hernando County Board of County Commissioners (County), entered into a Development Agreement dated September 12, 2023, (Development Agreement) regarding the Developer’s proposed development known as Sunrise (Development).
The Hernando County School District (School District) filed an appeal of the Planning and Zoning Commission’s approval of the first Conditional Plat for the development on December 16, 2024, as to the status of school concurrency for the development.
The Developer has agreed and is willing to cooperate with the County to pursue amending the Development Agreement pursuant to the Settlement Agreement between the County, the School Board, Hawk Sunrise, LLC, and MAK Family Partnership, Ltd., presented for approval by the Board of County Commissioners with a separate agenda item during this meeting. An unsigned copy of the Developer Settlement Agreement is attached hereto.
To resolve the dispute regarding School Concurrency for the Development, the attached Settlement Agreement between the County and the School District (County Settlement Agreement) has been developed by parties representing the Hernando County School District and the County.
This item is scheduled to be heard by the School District on November 18, 2025. The original document shall be forwarded to the Hernando County Clerk and Comptroller once signed by the owner, developer, and Chairman of the School Board.
BOCC Action History
This County Settlement Agreement was initially scheduled to be heard by the Board of County Commissioners on October 7, 2025; however, it was postponed due to concerns by the property owner. Revisions to the document have been made to address those concerns and have been agreed upon by all parties.
FINANCIAL IMPACT
There is no financial impact for the subject agreement.
LEGAL NOTE
The Board may act on this matter pursuant to Chapter 125, Florida Statutes.
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RECOMMENDATION
It is recommended that the Board approve and authorize the Chairman’s signature on the attached County Settlement Agreement for the Sunrise Development.