Interoffice Memorandum
DATE: April 15, 2026
TO: Mayor Jerry L. Demings and County Commissioners
THROUGH: Carla Bell Johnson, AICP, Deputy County Administrator
FROM: Vicki Landon, Administrator
CONTACT: Vicki Landon, Administrator
PHONE: 407-836-5540
DIVISION: Arts and Cultural Affairs Office
ACTION REQUESTED:
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Approval and execution of First Amendment to Contract #Y26-128 Orange County, Florida and United Arts of Central Florida, Inc. Management/Fiscal Agency Agreement for Orange County Arts & Cultural Affairs Tourist Development Tax (TDT) Revenue - Arts & Cultural Affairs Grants Program. (Arts and Cultural Affairs Office)
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PROJECT: N/A
PURPOSE: On October 28, 2025, the Board approved Contract #Y26-128 in the total amount of $14,500,000 between Orange County, Florida and United Arts of Central Florida, Inc. to serve as the fiscal agent in managing compliance and distribution of Tourist Development Tax (TDT) Arts Cultural and Facility grant funding as directed by Orange County. This first amendment is proposed in order to adjust the contract from a total amount of $14,500,000 to a total amount of $16,686,450 to reflect the actual 2025 Tourist Development Tax revenues collected for arts. This additional funding will support the Blockbuster & Special Events fund and grant programs for cultural projects, cultural facilities, and venue rental subsidies.
BUDGET: United Arts of Central Florida will be paid a total amount of $16,686,450 from the Tourist Development Tax revenues