Legislation Details

File #: 25-098    Version: 1 Name:
Type: Appointment Status: Passed
File created: 12/18/2024 In control: County Administrator
On agenda: 1/7/2025 Final action: 1/7/2025
Title: Confirmation of the appointment to the Transportation Mobility Advisory Commission of Mohammed Abdallah in the engineer representative category, Eric Grimmer in the member of a local watchdog group representative category, Jose M. Hoyos in the civic community leader representative category, and Zachary Moldof in the at large representative category with terms expiring December 31, 2026. (Agenda Development Office)

Interoffice Memorandum

 

DATE: December 18, 2024

 

TO: Mayor Jerry L. Demings and County Commissioners

 

THROUGH: N/A

 

FROM: Cheryl J. Gillespie, Supervisor

 

CONTACT: Cheryl J. Gillespie

 

PHONE: (407) 836-7372

 

DIVISION: Agenda Development Office

 

ACTION REQUESTED:

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Confirmation of the appointment to the Transportation Mobility Advisory Commission of Mohammed Abdallah in the engineer representative category, Eric Grimmer in the member of a local watchdog group representative category, Jose M. Hoyos in the civic community leader representative category, and Zachary Moldof in the at large representative category with terms expiring December 31, 2026. (Agenda Development Office)

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PURPOSE: The Transportation Mobility Advisory Commission (TransMAC) was created by the passage of an amendment to the Orange County Charter on November 5, 2024. TransMac is empowered to hold public hearings and make recommendations to the County Commission on: (1) proposed expenditures for transportation purposes prior to inclusion in the proposed County annual budget; (2) transportation and mobility innovation; and (3) review of past transportation expenditures.

TransMAC is composed of seven members. The amendment stipulates that “TransMAC members shall be county residents who are not elected officials. In appointing TransMAC members, the Board shall endeavor to include among the membership at least one member that is (i) an engineer; (ii) an accountant, banker, or financial analyst; (iii) an individual active in manufacturing or construction; (iv) an environmental advocate; (v) a civic community leader; (vi) a member of a local watchdog group; and (vii) a frequent user of transit.” Terms are for two years with a limit of eight terms.

Board confirmation of the following appointments is requested:

1)
                     Confirmation of the appointment of Mohammed Abdallah in the engineer representative category as requested by Commissioner Uribe.

2)
                     Confirmation of the appointment of Eric Grimmer in the member of a local watchdog group representative category as requested by Commissioner Gomez Cordero.

3)
                     Confirmation of the appointment of Jose M. Hoyos in the civic community leader representative category as requested by Commissioner Martinez Semrad.

4)
                     Confirmation of the appointment of Zachary Moldof in the at large representative category as requested by Commissioner Scott.

Terms are effective upon Board confirmation and will expire December 31, 2026. Please let me know if you require further information.

 

BUDGET: N/A