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<h3>Hernando County Strategic Planning</h3><p>Hernando County is embarking on a yearlong, three phased, process to develop a vision for the County and a strategic plan to make that vision a reality. In order for the research team to engage and capture feedback from all stakeholders, this project has been designed to allow for various opportunities of feedback that will drive the content of the final plan. </p><p>The entire community, both residents and businesses, play an important role in developing a shared vision in partnership with the County. The community&#39;s active participation and valuable input in this process is vital as we work together to chart a course that ensures our County&#39;s success, resilience, and harmonious growth. This project has been designed to provide various opportunities for feedback that will drive the content of the final plan.</p><p>The project is expected to wrap up in October 2025 with a formal document and presentation being delivered to the Hernando County Board of County Commissioners. Hernando County has engaged the USF Florida Institute of Government and SPC Collaborative Labs to facilitate this project. </p><p>There will be many opportunities for residents to engage in the process. For more details on how you can participate please read the <strong>&quot;How to Get Involved&quot;</strong> section of this webpage. Updates will be posted regularly, so we encourage you to check this website periodically throughout this process.</p>

Hernando County Strategic Plan

Hernando County's newest addition to the Parks and Recreation system, a 6,003 sf. Splash Pad. Our Splash Pad has 32 features, a 5,000-gallon underground storage tank, and recirculates the water every 3 minutes. At the capacity of 174 persons, Hernando County's Splash Pad is within the top 5% of the largest municipal Splash Pads in the State of Florida. Through partnerships and teamwork, this specific aquatic playground will be recognized as a “Gift to the Community from The Rotary Clubs of Hernando County.” Click here to view the agreement between The Rotary Clubs of Hernando County and the Hernando County Board of County Commissioners.    

Anderson Snow Park Splash Pad

Due to growth and development, there is a need to improve the intersection of Anderson Snow Road and Corporate Boulevard. The improvements are to reconstruct and widen existing Anderson Snow Road. This improvement will be an interim improvement to set up Anderson Snow Road for the ultimate typical section in the future. Raised medians, with outside curb and gutter, as well as a southbound left turn lane and a northbound right turn lane on Anderson Snow Road. In addition, Corporate Boulevard recently was widened to provide westbound left and right turn lanes. Based on traffic projections, additional lengthening of these turn lanes will be required. A median opening will be provided on southbound Anderson Snow Road at Industrial Loop to help with access management to the StoreSmart Self Storage main driveway access due to the new raised median. Drainage improvements to Anderson Snow will include conveyance to the existing Drainage Retention Areas (DRA). An additional aspect of design is to install a new traffic signal and appropriate turn lanes at the intersection of Corporate Boulevard. Additional improvements include, ADA sidewalks, curb ramps, and new signage and pavement markings, along with HCUD utilities relocation design. Also, Corporate Boulevard will be resurfaced to the Suncoast overpass.

Intersection at Corporate Blvd. & Anderson Snow Rd.

Hernando County Government in conjunction with the Hernando County Development Services Department and the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) will be hosting a Town Hall Meeting on Property Restoration from Storm Damage on Wednesday, November 20, 2024 at 6pm located in the Eastside Elementary School Cafeteria (27151 Roper Rd, Brooksville, FL 34602). Residents who experienced property damage from Hurricane Helene (September 26, 2024) and Hurricane Milton (October 9, 2024) are invited to attend a special town hall meeting to discuss the impact of these storms, damage assessments, and the importance of complying with floodplain regulations. FEMA will be on staff to discuss Individual Assistance, the FEMA application process, etc.

Town Hall Meeting on Property Restoration from Storm Damage

The Board of County Commissioners is the chief legislative body in Hernando County. The next upcoming meeting is Tuesday, December 3, 2024 at 9am. The Board meets in the John Law Ayers room located on the first floor of the Government Center at 20 North Main Street in Brooksville. To access meeting agendas, minutes and videos, you can easily visit www.HernandoCounty.us/WatchNow.

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<p><strong><span style="font-size: 18px;">Hernando County Anderson Snow Park Splash Pad:</span></strong></p><p>Hernando County&#39;s newest addition to the Parks and Recreation system, a 6,003 sf. Splash Pad. Our Splash Pad has 32 features, a 5,000-gallon underground storage tank, and recirculates the water every 3 minutes. At the capacity of 174 persons, Hernando County&#39;s Splash Pad is within the top 5% of the largest municipal Splash Pads in the State of Florida.</p><p>Through partnerships and teamwork, this specific aquatic playground will be recognized as a &ldquo;<strong>Gift to the Community from The Rotary Clubs of Hernando County</strong>.&rdquo; <a href="https://hernandocountyfl.legistar.com/LegislationDetail.aspx?ID=5847902&GUID=C61177F0-5323-4BFC-967F-6D58C1B1F5C7" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Click here</a> to view the agreement between The Rotary Clubs of Hernando County and the Hernando County Board of County Commissioners.</p><p><img src="https://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/ehq-production-us-california/d9da62e21230680f1e6d748ca58544dacd0533f7/original/1725909132/926a7dda4c71391115b4e47c53ec68b2_Splash_Park1.jpg?1725909132" style="width: 300px;" class="fr-fic fr-dii"> <img src="https://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/ehq-production-us-california/317fadecf0899e49a2f9e4cafc54195aff13014a/original/1725909447/947491b1f94fc87ad8f1dfff8eae5cfa_Allocco.jpg?1725909447" style="width: 300px;" class="fr-fic fr-dii"></p><p><br></p><p><img src="https://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/ehq-production-us-california/1cc95c9976894434eba60f2995c48b46e5994c6a/original/1725909511/14435e8c9a3024cc36b2196f1e6fb021_Splash_Ground.jpg?1725909511" style="width: 300px;" class="fr-fic fr-dii"><img src="https://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/ehq-production-us-california/bf8bbb3ea618ca4cb920c7ba1c8d4e68b9be81f2/original/1725909554/f9cf84ad5c72530ea25934b0288f1fb6_Campbell.jpg?1725909554" style="width: 300px;" class="fr-fic fr-dii"></p><p><br></p><p><img src="https://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/ehq-production-us-california/cc9a2cd8133e788328b4291f75ba07329fddb829/original/1725909586/d8f54d2ab2bda90f75f6e5d346ac7d3b_Rotary1.jpg?1725909586" style="width: 300px;" class="fr-fic fr-dii"><img src="https://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/ehq-production-us-california/3e32e4a3833dfc9c0f63f1ed12a0feaf8f1f115d/original/1725909422/4cfb8c22840b3b8fbe4fe773f869fed3_Rotary2.jpg?1725909422" style="width: 300px;" class="fr-fic fr-dii"></p><p><br></p><p><br></p>

<p><strong><span style="font-size: 18px;">Project Information:</span></strong></p><p>Due to growth and development, there is a need to improve the intersection of Anderson Snow Road and Corporate Boulevard. The improvements are to reconstruct and widen existing Anderson Snow Road. This improvement will be an interim improvement to set up Anderson Snow Road for the ultimate typical section in the future. Raised medians, with outside curb and gutter, as well as a southbound left turn lane and a northbound right turn lane on Anderson Snow Road. In addition, Corporate Boulevard recently was widened to provide westbound left and right turn lanes. Based on traffic projections, additional lengthening of these turn lanes will be required. A median opening will be provided on southbound Anderson Snow Road at Industrial Loop to help with access management to the StoreSmart Self Storage main driveway access due to the new raised median. Drainage improvements to Anderson Snow will include conveyance to the existing Drainage Retention Areas (DRA). </p><p>An additional aspect of design is to install a new traffic signal and appropriate turn lanes at the intersection of Corporate Boulevard. Additional improvements include, ADA sidewalks, curb ramps, and new signage and pavement markings, along with HCUD utilities relocation design. Also, Corporate Boulevard will be resurfaced to the Suncoast overpass.</p><p><br></p>

<div class="flex-shrink-0 flex flex-col relative items-end"><div class="pt-0">The brand new Fire Station 15 will be located at 2318 Spring Lake Highway, at the corner of Spike Road and Spring Lake Highway. This state-of-the-art facility will enhance emergency services on the east side of Hernando County, housing one fire engine and one ambulance. To ensure optimal operations, Station 15 will be staffed by a dedicated team of 21 personnel, including 12 firefighters and 9 medics. Hernando County Fire Rescue is currently in the design and engineering phase and expects to begin construction in March, with a projected completion timeline of 12 months after construction starts. Hernando County Fire Rescue is excited to share more updates as the project progresses!</div><div class="pt-0"><br></div><div class="pt-0">See images below of the first initial rendering of Fire Station 15.</div><p><img src="https://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/ehq-production-us-california/bcb2777b5cfd87c5a3567dad580f1ce72cee9e31/original/1730493109/24ba78b686409fb79c31173bcef7849f_Station_15_pic.png?1730493109" style="width: 419px;" class="fr-fic fr-fil fr-dii"><img src="https://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/ehq-production-us-california/adcc5946f0798865e3053c481608b507916f4a3d/original/1730493145/a8d904c1cd3316d7ebad3792bf351fb5_2022.05.25_Hernando_County_Fire_Station__2_-_Design_Floor_Plan.jpg?1730493145" style="width: 460px;" class="fr-fic fr-fil fr-dii"></p></div><div class="group/conversation-turn relative flex w-full min-w-0 flex-col agent-turn"><div class="flex-col gap-1 md:gap-3"><div class="flex max-w-full flex-col flex-grow"><div class="min-h-8 text-message flex w-full flex-col items-end gap-2 whitespace-normal break-words [.text-message+&]:mt-5" data-message-author-role="assistant" data-message-id="2fd40d5f-bada-42de-a2ce-d478abac2c56" data-message-model-slug="gpt-4o-mini" dir="auto"><div class="flex w-full flex-col gap-1 empty:hidden first:pt-[3px]"><div class="markdown prose w-full break-words dark:prose-invert light"><br></div></div></div></div></div></div><p><br></p>