Interoffice Memorandum
DATE: February 17, 2026
TO: Mayor Jerry L. Demings and County Commissioners
THROUGH: N/A
FROM: Ed Torres, M.S., P.E., LEED AP, Director, Utilities
CONTACT: Lindy A. Wolfe, P.E., LEED AP, Manager, Engineering Division
PHONE: 407-254-9918
DIVISION: Engineering Division
ACTION REQUESTED:
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Approval of Irrevocable Standby Letter of Credit No. 6000758364, issued by United Community Bank on behalf of Park Square Enterprises, LLC in favor of Orange County in the amount of $2,257,853.41 for the required security to guarantee compliance with the terms of Letter of Credit Agreement for Paradiso Grande and authorization for the Utilities Director or Utilities Deputy Director to release the Letter Of Credit to the issuing institution upon completion of the term of the Agreement or upon the Board’s acceptance of a replacement letter of credit. District 1. (Engineering Division)
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PROJECT: N/A
PURPOSE: Irrevocable Standby Letter of Credit No. 6000758364 (LOC), issued by United Community Bank on behalf of Park Square Enterprises, LLC in favor of Orange County in the amount of $2,257,853.41, serves as the required security to guarantee compliance with the terms of Letter of Credit Agreement for Paradiso Grande (Agreement). The Utilities Department is also asking for authorization for the Utilities Director or Utilities Deputy Director to release the LOC to the issuing institution upon completion of the term of the Agreement or upon the Board’s acceptance of a replacement letter of credit.
United Community Bank is a qualified public depository within the state of Florida. The LOC has an issue date of March 10, 2026 and an expiration date of March 10, 2027.
The County Attorney’s Office and the Orange County Comptroller’s Office reviewed the document and find it acceptable as to form. Utilities Department staff recommends approval.
BUDGET: N/A