Interoffice Memorandum
DATE: August 5, 2026
TO: Mayor Jerry L. Demings and County Commissioners
THROUGH: N/A
FROM: Tanya Wilson, AICP, Director, Planning, Environmental, and Development Services Department
CONTACT: Mitchell Glasser, Manager
PHONE: 407-836-5190
DIVISION: Housing and Community Development
ACTION REQUESTED:
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Approval and execution of 1) Interlocal Cooperation Agreements between Orange County, Florida and City of Apopka and City of Edgewood for Community Development Programs under the Urban County Program; 2) First Amendment to the Interlocal Cooperation Agreements between Orange County, Florida and Town of Eatonville, Town of Oakland, Town of Windermere, and City of Winter Garden for Community Development Programs under the Urban County Program; and 3) Third Amendment to the Restated Interlocal Cooperation Agreements between Orange County, Florida and City of Maitland, Florida, City of Ocoee, Florida, and City of Winter Park, Florida for Community Development Programs under the Urban County Program. Districts 1, 2, 3, and 5. (Housing and Community Development Division)
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PROJECT: 2027-2029 Urban County Qualification Process
PURPOSE: The Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) is conducting its Urban County Qualification Process for municipalities that wish to participate in federally funded community development and housing activities, as documented in HUD Notice CPD-26-08. Orange County is required to notify municipalities every three years of their option to be included or excluded from Orange County's programs. In keeping with provisions of the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974, as amended, Orange County may enter into interlocal cooperation agreements with its municipalities that allow the County to undertake community development and housing activities within their jurisdictions. These activities may utilize funding under the Community Development Block Grant, HOME Investment Partnerships Program, and Emergency Solutions Grant Program.
The City of Apopka and the City of Edgewood have expressed interest in participating in the Urban County Program. The cities of Winter Garden, Winter Park, Maitland, and Ocoee, and the towns of Eatonville, Oakland, and Windermere have opted to continue their participation. Upon legal review of the existing agreements, it was determined that an amendment to the approved agreements is necessary to incorporate additional federal requirements listed in Notice CPD-26-08. More specifically, the changes reflect updates to the Applicable Laws/Compliance section of the existing agreements. The Interlocal Cooperation Agreements and Amendments to the existing interlocal Cooperation Agreements and have been reviewed by the County Attorney's Office as to form.
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