LOI 26-098 Code Compliance Special Master and Alternate Special Master Services

This contract, identified as LOI 26-098, pertains to the provision of Code Compliance Special Master and Alternate Special Master services for Citrus County, Florida. The Special Master hearings are scheduled monthly on the third Wednesday at 9:00 am, conducted at the Citrus County Courthouse in Inverness. These hearings focus on code enforcement matters governed by Citrus County ordinances and Florida state statutes, addressing violations as outlined in local land development codes and ordinances related to nuisances, waterways, and overall county compliance. The Special Master role involves adjudicating these code enforcement cases, determining compliance, and implementing applicable penalties or corrective actions in accordance with the Citrus County Land Development Code and relevant Florida statutory requirements. The solicitation was posted on March 5, 2026, with responses due by March 24, 2026. The contract will be managed by the Code Compliance Division of Citrus County, with points of contact including the Division Director and Purchasing & Contracts Specialist, based in Lecanto, Florida. This role requires a thorough understanding of the Citrus County Code of Ordinances (notably Chapters 19, 20, and 106) as well as the 2025 Florida Statutes Chapter 162, which govern county and municipal code enforcement processes, board organization, and enforcement authority. The service provider will operate within the framework of these statutes and local codes to ensure effective enforcement, due process, and regulatory compliance within Citrus County.