Interoffice Memorandum
DATE: August 1, 2025
TO: Mayor Jerry L. Demings and County Commissioners
THROUGH: N/A
FROM: Joseph C. Kunkel, P.E., Director, Public Works Department
CONTACT: Matthew Kalus, Sr. Project Manager, PSM, PE
PHONE: (407) 836-7856
DIVISION: Development Engineering Division
ACTION REQUESTED:
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Approval and execution of Resolution of the Orange County Board of County Commissioners regarding the delegation of authority to the Public Works Department to receive, review, and process final plat submittals, and delegation of authority to the County Mayor to approve, and accept any dedications shown on, final Plats. All Districts. (Development Engineering Division)
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PURPOSE:
On June 20, 2025, Governor DeSantis signed Senate Bill 784, published as Chapter 2025-164, Laws of Florida, which amends Sections 177.071 and 177.111, Florida Statutes to require counties and municipalities to designate an administrative authority and official to receive, review, process, and approve final plat submittals.
Approval of the Resolution regarding the delegation of authority to the Public Works Department to receive, review, and process final plat submittals and delegation of authority to the County Mayor to approve and accept any dedications shown on final plats will update Orange County plat review and approval procedures in accordance with applicable state law.
The Resolution will be considered concurrently with the public hearing for the Ordinance Amending Chapter 34 of the Orange County Code (“Subdivision Regulations”) to comply with Section 177.071, Florida Statutes (“Administrative Approval of Plat by Designated County or Municipal Official”), Amending Section 34-48 (“Plat Approval and Recording”).
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