Orange County Government  
Orange County Administration Center  
201 S Rosalind Ave.  
Orlando, FL 32802-1393  
Draft Meeting Minutes  
Tuesday, July 1, 2025  
9:00 AM  
County Commission Chambers  
Board of County Commissioners  
Call to Order  
County Mayor Jerry L. Demings called the meeting to order at 9:05 a.m.  
7 -  
Present:  
Mayor Jerry L. Demings, Commissioner Nicole Wilson, Commissioner Christine  
Moore, Commissioner Mayra Uribe, Commissioner Maribel Gomez Cordero,  
Commissioner Kelly Martinez Semrad, and Commissioner Michael Scott  
Others present:  
County Comptroller Phil Diamond as Clerk  
County Administrator Byron Brooks  
Deputy County Administrator Jon Weiss  
County Attorney Jeffrey J. Newton  
Deputy County Attorney Georgiana Holmes  
Planning Administrator Nicolas Thalmueller  
Senior Minutes Coordinator Noelia Perez  
Minutes Coordinator Megan Fiocco  
Invocation - District 6  
Elder Calvin Kerrison, Tabernacle of Faith  
Pledge of Allegiance  
Proclamations  
Presentation of a proclamation recognizing Smart Irrigation Month  
Public Comment  
The following persons addressed the Board during public comment:  
- Charlie Pioli  
- Jill Heroux  
- Veronica Anderson  
- Tony Shahnami  
- Sylvia Leggett  
- Vicki Vargo  
- Belinda Ortiz Kirkegard  
(Pursuant to Section 209 of the Orange County Charter)  
I.  
CONSENT AGENDA  
Approval of the Consent Agenda  
The Mayor deferred action on Community and Family Services Department Item 2; further,  
deleted Public Works Department Item 1; further, corrected language to Planning, Environmental,  
and Development Services Department Item 3 to read as approval and execution of resolution;  
and further, a motion was made by Commissioner Scott, seconded by Commissioner Gomez  
Cordero, to approve the balance of the Consent Agenda. The motion carried by the following  
vote:  
6 -  
Aye:  
Mayor Demings, Commissioner Wilson, Commissioner Moore, Commissioner  
Uribe, Commissioner Gomez Cordero, and Commissioner Scott  
1 - Commissioner Martinez Semrad  
Absent:  
A. COUNTY COMPTROLLER  
1.  
2.  
25-921  
25-922  
Approval and execution of the minutes of the May 20, 2025 meeting of the  
Board of County Commissioners. (Clerk’s Office)  
Approval of the check register authorizing the most recently disbursed  
County funds, having been certified that no accounts have been overdrawn  
due to the issuance of same. (Finance/Accounting)  
Disbursement periods cover:  
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June 13, 2025 to June 19, 2025; $28,726,797.31  
June 20, 2025 to June 26, 2025; $49,705,013.31  
B. COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR  
1.  
25-928  
Approval and execution of Agreement between Orange County, Florida and  
The 4R Foundation, Inc., N/K/A 4ROOTS FOUNDATION, INC. (4ROOTS  
FARM CAMPUS 1101 North John Young Parkway, Orlando, FL 32804).  
(Arts and Cultural Affairs Office)  
2.  
25-925  
Approval and execution of Resolution 2025-B-08 for the issuance of  
Multi-Family Housing Revenue Tax Exempt Bonds, in an amount  
not-to-exceed $30,000,000, to finance the acquisition and rehabilitation of a  
property known as Palm Grove Gardens Apartments, a residential rental  
community in Orange County, Florida, District 6. (Housing Finance Authority)  
3.  
4.  
25-926  
25-887  
Approval and execution of Resolution 2025-B-09 for the issuance of  
Multi-Family Housing Revenue Tax Exempt Bonds, in an amount  
not-to-exceed $25,000,000, to finance the acquisition and rehabilitation of a  
property known as Crossroads Apartments, a residential rental community in  
Orange County, Florida, District 6. (Housing Finance Authority)  
Approval and execution of First Amendment to the Memorandum of  
Understanding Orange County Intergovernmental Radio System Encryption  
Key by and between Orange County Sheriff’s Office, City of Apopka, City of  
Belle Isle, Town of Eatonville, City of Edgewood, City of Maitland, Town of  
Oakland, City of Ocoee, City of Orlando, University of Central Florida, Town  
of Windermere, City of Winter Garden, City of Winter Park, Orange County  
Government, Orange County School Police, and City of St. Cloud.  
(Information Systems and Services Division)  
5.  
25-919  
Approval and execution for the Orange County Sheriff’s Office to spend  
$6,500 from the FY 2025 Law Enforcement Trust Fund-State Forfeitures for  
eligible contributions to The Lifeboat Project ($5,000) and the Finley Project  
($1,500). (Office of Management and Budget)  
6.  
25-920  
Approval to change the District 3 Commissioner’s local mileage  
reimbursement from actual miles driven to the monthly fixed travel  
reimbursement option retroactive to October 2024 and continue on a  
monthly basis through the remainder of the fiscal year. (Office of  
Management and Budget)  
C. ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES DEPARTMENT  
1.  
25-881  
Approval to award Invitation for Bids Y25-751-CC, Orange County  
Convention Center North-South Building South Main Distribution Frame and  
Main Distribution Room Alternate Cooling Upgrades to the sole responsive  
and responsible bidder, Air Mechanical & Service Corp., in the total contract  
award amount of $1,342,595. ([Convention Center Capital Planning and  
Building Systems Division] Procurement Division)  
2.  
3.  
4.  
5.  
25-883  
25-891  
25-901  
25-909  
Approval to award Invitation for Bids Y25-140-KC, Water Pipes, Valves and  
Fittings, to the sole responsive and responsible bidder, Ferguson  
Enterprises, LLC dba Ferguson Waterworks, in the estimated contract  
award amount of $11,610,047.25 for a five-year term. [(Utilities Department  
Field Services Division] Procurement Division)  
Approval of Amendment No. 3, Contract Y25-131, Head Start Child Care  
Food Program, Second Harvest Food Bank of Central Florida dba Plates of  
Plenty, in the amount of $35,415, for a revised estimated contract amount of  
$1,559,021.25 ([Community and Family Services Department Head Start  
Division] Procurement Division)  
Approval of Amendment No. 8, Contract Y23-134, Occupational Medical  
Services, with Adventist Health System/Sunbelt, Inc. dba AdventHealth  
Centra Care, in the amount of $1,496,679 for a revised estimated contract  
amount of $4,833,210. ([Administration and Fiscal Services Department  
Risk Management Division] Procurement Division)  
Approval and execution of Amended and Restated Ground Lease  
Agreement between Seminole County, Orange County, and the University of  
Central Florida concerning Fire Station 65, and authorization for the  
Manager of the Real Estate Management Division to exercise renewal  
options and furnish notices, required, or allowed by the lease, as needed for  
Fire Station 65 - UCF Amended and Restated Ground Lease, 4999 N. Orion  
Boulevard, Orlando, Florida 32826. Lease File 4040. District 5. (Real  
Estate Management Division)  
6.  
25-910  
Approval and execution of Notice of Reservation by and between City of  
Orlando and Orange County, and authorization to record instrument for  
Horizon West Library B23906565 OCU File 101276. District 1. (Real  
Estate Management Division)  
7.  
8.  
25-911  
25-912  
Approval and execution of Notice of Reservation by and between City of  
Orlando and Orange County and Notice of Reservation from Orange County,  
and authorization to disburse funds to pay recording fees and record  
instruments for Horizon West Regional Park B23903859 OCU File 100929.  
District 1. (Real Estate Management Division)  
Approval and execution of License Agreement between Orange County,  
Florida and Orange County Library District DBA Orange County Library  
System related to not-for-profit Neighborhood Center for Families utilization  
for the provision of services benefitting the public, and authorization for the  
Manager of the Real Estate Management Division and the Manager of the  
Citizen’s Commission for Children Division to exercise all delegations of  
authority expressly provided for by the License Agreement, as needed for  
Orange County Library District DBA Orange County Library System,  
Apopka/Zellwood Neighborhood Center for Families (CCC), 6565 Willow  
Street, Zellwood, Florida 32798. Lease File 10401. District 2. (Real Estate  
Management Division)  
9.  
25-913  
Approval and execution of License Agreement between Orange County,  
Florida and Orange County Library District DBA Orange County Library  
System related to not-for-profit Neighborhood Center for Families utilization  
for the provision of services benefitting the public, and authorization for the  
Manager of the Real Estate Management Division and the Manager of the  
Citizen’s Commission for Children Division to exercise all delegations of  
authority expressly provided for by the License Agreement, as needed for  
Orange County Library District, DBA Orange County Library System, Bithlo  
Neighborhood Centers for Families (CCC), 18510 Madison Ave, Orlando,  
FL 32820. Lease File 10402. District 5. (Real Estate Management Division)  
10.  
25-914  
Approval and execution of License Agreement between Orange County,  
Florida and Orange County Library District DBA Orange County Library  
System related to not-for-profit Neighborhood Center for Families utilization  
for the provision of services benefitting the public, and authorization for the  
Manager of the Real Estate Management Division and the Manager of the  
Citizen’s Commission for Children Division to exercise all delegations of  
authority expressly provided for by the License Agreement, as needed for  
Orange County Library District DBA Orange County Library System at Taft  
Neighborhood Center for Families (CCC), 9500 S. Orange Avenue,  
Orlando, Florida 32824. Lease File 10403. District 3. (Real Estate  
Management Division)  
11.  
25-915  
Approval and execution of Limited Non-Exclusive License Agreement by  
and between Cedrick Williams and Orange County, and authorization for the  
Manager of the Real Estate Management Division to exercise renewal  
options, execute termination notices, and furnish notices, required or allowed  
by the License Agreement, as needed for Sand Lake Road Safety  
Improvements (Apopka Vineland to Turkey Lake Road) - Parcel 1003.  
District 1. (Real Estate Management Division)  
12.  
25-916  
Approval and execution of Purchase and Sale Agreement by and between  
City of Orlando and Orange County, approval of Quitclaim Deed by City of  
Orlando to Orange County and Memorandum of Understanding for Real  
Estate Transfer Related to Conserv II Property Between Orange County  
Utilities Department and Orange County Public Works Department; approval  
and execution of Notice of Reservation; and authorization for the Manager of  
the Real Estate Division to exercise all delegations of authority expressly  
provided by the Purchase and Sale Agreement, and perform all actions  
necessary and incidental to closing for Town Center West (Silverleaf) RAC.  
District 1. (Real Estate Management Division)  
D. COMMUNITY AND FAMILY SERVICES DEPARTMENT  
1.  
25-931  
Approval and execution of Florida Department of Children and Families  
Contract No. YGJ55 Amendment No. 0002 between the Florida Department  
of Children and Families Central Region Office of Substance and Abuse  
Mental Health and Orange County, Florida regarding a Youth Mental Health  
Management Network Consortium in the amount of $50,000. (Mental Health  
and Homelessness Division)  
2.  
25-939  
Approval of Orange County Head Start Program Application for Federal  
Assistance Five-Year Grant (Year 1) FY 2025-2026 Grant No. 04CH011834  
between the Department of Health and Human Services, Administration for  
Children and Families, Office of Head Start and Orange County in the  
amount of $16,325,053 for the continued operation of the Head Start  
Program with the required non-federal match in the amount of $4,081,263;  
approval and execution of U.S. Department of Health and Human Services  
Compendium of Required Certifications and Assurances; and authorization  
for the Mayor or designee to execute any necessary modifications,  
amendments, renewals, and extensions of this contract. (Head Start  
Division)  
(This item was deferred.)  
3.  
25-969  
Approval and execution of Resolution 2025-M-22 of the Orange County  
Board of County Commissioners regarding Supporting the Lake to Lake  
Regional Multi-Use Trail; and providing an effective date. (Parks and  
Recreation Division)  
E. PLANNING, ENVIRONMENTAL, AND DEVELOPMENT SERVICES DEPARTMENT  
1.  
25-851  
Approval of 5 Year PHA ( for All PHAs) and Streamline Annual PHA Plan  
(High Performer PHAs) PHA Code: FL093 and approval and execution of 1)  
Certification of Compliance with PHA Plan and Related Regulations  
(Standard, Troubled, HCV-Only, and High Performer PHAs); and 2)  
Certifications by State or Local Official of PHA Plans Consistency with the  
Consolidated Plan or State Consolidated Plan (All PHAs). (Housing and  
Community Development Division)  
2.  
3.  
25-858  
25-878  
Approval and execution of Multi-Family Affordable Housing Developer’s  
Agreement for Impact Fee Exemption (Cardinal Pointe) by and among  
Orange County, Florida, and Cardinal Pointe, LTD. providing an exemption  
in the amount of $299,416.64. District 3. (Housing and Community  
Development Division)  
Approval and execution of Resolution 2025-M-23 of the Orange County  
Board of County Commissioners Regarding certain services fees charged  
by Orange County Planning, Environmental, and Development Services  
Department to establish new development application fees and authorizing  
said fees to take effect on July 1, 2025. All Districts. (Planning Division)  
(This item was corrected.)  
F. PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT  
1.  
25-888  
Authorization to record the plat of Primrose Lake Hancock. District 1.  
(Development Engineering Division)  
(This item was deleted.)  
2.  
3.  
4.  
25-889  
25-890  
25-930  
Approval and execution of Proportionate Share Agreement for QSR - Avalon  
Colonial Drive by and between WPG - Pebble Beach, LLC and Orange  
County for a proportionate share payment in the amount of $570,464.  
District 4. (Roadway Agreement Committee)  
Approval and execution of Proportionate Share Agreement for Tupperware  
Multifamily - Lot 2 Orange Avenue by and between OC-IB II Property Owner,  
LLC and Orange County for a proportionate share payment in the amount of  
$404,064. District 4. (Roadway Agreement Committee)  
Approval of the Preliminary Plat of Lake Star at Ovation Phase 1B. District  
1. (Development Engineering Division)  
II.  
INFORMATIONAL ITEMS**  
A. COUNTY COMPTROLLER  
1.  
25-923  
Receipt of the following items to file for the record: (Clerk’s Office)  
a. Storey Park Community Development District Proposed Budget Fiscal  
Year 2026.  
b. Dowden West Community Development District Proposed Budget Fiscal  
Year 2026.  
c. Randal Park Community Development District Proposed Budget Fiscal  
Year 2026.  
d. Riverwalk Community Development District Proposed Budget Fiscal  
Year 2026.  
e. City of Ocoee, Florida Community Redevelopment Agency, Annual  
Financial Report Fiscal Year ended September 30, 2024.  
f. Florida Public Service Commission Order Denying Motions for  
Reconsideration. In re: Petition for limited proceeding for recovery of  
incremental storm restoration costs related to Hurricanes Debby, Helene  
and Milton, by Duke Energy Florida, LLC.  
g. Florida Public Service Commission Notice of Proposed Agency Action  
Order Approving Change in Rate for Allowance for Funds Used During  
Construction. In re: Request for approval of change in rate used to capitalize  
allowance for funds used during construction (AFUDC) from 6.76% to  
6.89%, effective January 1, 2025, by Florida Power & Light Company.  
h. Florida Public Service Commission Notice of Proposed Agency Action  
Order Approving Termination of Duke Energy Florida, LLC’s My Energy Bill  
+ Program. In re: Petition for termination of my energy bill+ program with  
income qualified component, by Duke Energy Florida, LLC.  
i. Florida Public Service Commission Final Order Granting in Part and  
Denying in Part Sunshine Water Services Company Petition for Rate  
Increase. In re: Application for increase in water and wastewater rates in  
Charlotte, Highlands, Lake, Lee, Marion, Orange, Pasco, Pinellas, Polk, and  
Seminole Counties, by Sunshine Water Services Company.  
j. City of Ocoee Ordinance 2025-05 (Annexation Ordinance for 283 10th  
Avenue - Cox Property) with Exhibit A (Legal Description) and Exhibit B  
(Location Map). Ordinance 2025-05 entitled: An Ordinance of the City of  
Ocoee, Florida, Annexing into the corporate limits of the City of Ocoee,  
Florida, certain real property containing approximately 0.36 acres located at  
283 10th Avenue on the northwest corner of the 10th Avenue and Peters  
Avenue intersection, pursuant to the application submitted by the property  
owner; finding said annexation to be consistent with the Ocoee  
Comprehensive Plan, the Ocoee City Code and the Joint Planning Area  
Agreement; providing for and authorizing the update of official City maps;  
providing direction to the City Clerk; providing for severability; prevailing in  
the event of any inconsistency; and providing for an effective date.  
k. Ocoee Community Redevelopment Agency Resolution No. 2025-001  
with attached Exhibit A (CRA Amended Budget for FY 2024-2025 Revenue  
and Expenditures). Ordinance 2025-001 entitled: A Resolution of the Ocoee  
Community Redevelopment Agency to amend the Budget for Fiscal Year  
2024-2025; providing for severability; providing an effective date.  
These items were received and filed.  
III.  
DISCUSSION AGENDA  
A. ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES DEPARTMENT  
1.  
25-884  
Selection of one firm and two ranked alternates to provide Federal Lobbying  
Services, Request for Proposals Y25-163-VS, from the following firms listed  
alphabetically:  
Becker & Poliakoff, P.A.  
Cogent Strategies LLC  
Porter Group LLC  
Further request Board Authorization to the Procurement Division to  
negotiate and execute a five-year term contract within a not-to-exceed  
budget of $610,000.  
Further request Board authorization for the Procurement Division to formally  
terminate negotiations with the top ranked firm, if we are unable to come to a  
favorable negotiated agreement and commence negotiations with the next  
ranked alternate, until a successful negotiation is reached. ([County  
Administration Legislative Affairs Office] Procurement Division)  
A motion was made by Commissioner Gomez Cordero, seconded by Commissioner Scott, to  
appoint Cogent Strategies LLC, 432.91 points, as the selected firm; further, appoint Becker &  
Poliakoff, P.A., 391.81 points, and Porter Group LLC, 308.88 points, as the selected ranked  
alternates; further, authorize the Procurement Division to negotiate and execute a five-year  
contract within a not-to-exceed budget of $610,000; and further, authorize the Procurement  
Division to formally terminate negotiations with the top ranked firm, if we are unable to come to a  
favorable negotiated agreement, and commence negotiations with the next ranked alternate, until  
a successful negotiation is reached. The motion carried by the following vote:  
7 -  
Aye:  
Mayor Demings, Commissioner Wilson, Commissioner Moore, Commissioner  
Uribe, Commissioner Gomez Cordero, Commissioner Martinez Semrad, and  
Commissioner Scott  
B. COUNTY MAYOR  
1.  
25-973  
Acceptance of the Orange County Jail Oversight Commission Proposed  
Recommendations. All Districts.  
The following persons addressed the Board:  
- Ninth Judicial Circuit Court Chief Judge Lisa Munyon  
- Ninth Judicial Circuit Court Former Chief Judge Belvin Perry  
- Mike Griffin  
- Orange County Corrections Chief Louis Quinones  
- Ninth Judicial Circuit Court Judge Alicia Latimore  
The following material was presented to the Board: Exhibit 1, from Ninth Judicial Circuit Court  
Chief Judge Lisa Munyon.  
Board discussion ensued. County Administrator Brooks contributed to the discussion.  
A motion was made by Commissioner Scott, seconded by Commissioner Wilson, to accept the  
Orange County Jail Oversight Commission Proposed Recommendations. The motion carried by  
the following vote:  
6 -  
Aye:  
Mayor Demings, Commissioner Wilson, Commissioner Uribe, Commissioner  
Gomez Cordero, Commissioner Martinez Semrad, and Commissioner Scott  
1 - Commissioner Moore  
Absent:  
C. COUNTY ATTORNEY  
1.  
25-968  
Approval and execution of Resolution of the Orange County Board of County  
Commissioners regarding the Minority Women Business Enterprise  
Program.  
Board discussion ensued. County Administrator Brooks contributed to the discussion.  
A motion was made by Commissioner Uribe, seconded by Commissioner Scott, to approve and  
execute Resolution 2025-M-24 regarding the Minority Women Business Enterprise Program. The  
motion carried by the following vote:  
Aye: 6 - Mayor Demings, Commissioner Wilson, Commissioner Uribe, Commissioner Gomez  
Cordero, Commissioner Martinez Semrad, and Commissioner Scott  
Absent: 1 - Commissioner Moore  
A motion was made by Commissioner Wilson, seconded by Commissioner Uribe, to approve the  
Orange County Head Start Program Application for Federal Assistance Five-Year Grant (Year 1)  
FY 2025-2026 Grant No. 04CH011834 between the Department of Health and Human Services,  
Administration for Children and Families, Office of Head Start and Orange County in the amount  
of $16,325,053 for the continued operation of the Head Start Program with the required  
non-federal match in the amount of $4,081,263; and further, approve and execute the U.S.  
Department of Health and Human Services Compendium of Required Certifications and  
Assurances; and authorization for the Mayor or designee to execute any necessary modifications,  
amendments, renewals, and extensions of this contract. The motion carried by the following vote:  
6 -  
Aye:  
Mayor Demings, Commissioner Wilson, Commissioner Uribe, Commissioner  
Gomez Cordero, Commissioner Martinez Semrad, and Commissioner Scott  
1 - Commissioner Moore  
Absent:  
and  
I.  
CONSENT AGENDA (Deferred)  
D. COMMUNITY AND FAMILY SERVICES DEPARTMENT  
2.  
25-939  
Approval of Orange County Head Start Program Application for Federal  
Assistance Five-Year Grant (Year 1) FY 2025-2026 Grant No. 04CH011834  
between the Department of Health and Human Services, Administration for  
Children and Families, Office of Head Start and Orange County in the  
amount of $16,325,053 for the continued operation of the Head Start  
Program with the required non-federal match in the amount of $4,081,263;  
approval and execution of U.S. Department of Health and Human Services  
Compendium of Required Certifications and Assurances; and authorization  
for the Mayor or designee to execute any necessary modifications,  
amendments, renewals, and extensions of this contract. (Head Start  
Division)  
This consent item was approved.  
IV.  
PUBLIC HEARINGS  
A. Substantial Change  
1.  
25-840  
√Case # CDR-24-03-064  
James Cheek, Winderweedle Haines Ward & Woodman, P.A, Hollywood  
Plaza Parking Garage Planned Development (PD), amend plan; District 6  
Consideration: A PD substantial change to request new entitlements for 16,280 square feet of  
event space in conjunction with a restaurant; pursuant to Orange County Code, Chapter 38,  
Article VIII, Division 1, Section 38-1207.  
Location: District 6; property located at 8050 International Drive; West of International Drive /  
South of Sand Lake Road (legal property description on file in Planning Division)  
The following persons addressed the Board:  
- Robert Walker  
- Joshua Wallack  
A motion was made by Commissioner Scott, seconded by Commissioner Gomez Cordero, to  
make a finding of consistency with the Comprehensive Plan; and further, approve the substantial  
change request subject to the twelve (12) conditions of approval listed under the Development  
Review Committee recommendation in the Staff Report dated June 2, 2025. The motion carried  
by the following vote:  
7 -  
Aye:  
Mayor Demings, Commissioner Wilson, Commissioner Moore, Commissioner  
Uribe, Commissioner Gomez Cordero, Commissioner Martinez Semrad, and  
Commissioner Scott  
B. Resolution  
2.  
25-859  
Consider a Resolution of the Orange County Board of County  
Commissioners regarding the approval of the imposition and collection of a  
Non-Ad Valorem Special Assessment within the County for the purpose of  
benefiting assessed hospital properties through enhanced Medicaid  
payments for local services; All Districts.  
Consideration:  
COMMISSIONERS REGARDING THE APPROVAL OF THE IMPOSITION AND COLLECTION  
OF NON-AD VALOREM SPECIAL ASSESSMENT WITHIN THE COUNTY FOR THE  
RESOLUTION  
OF  
THE  
ORANGE  
COUNTY  
BOARD  
OF  
COUNTY  
A
PURPOSE OF BENEFITING ASSESSED HOSPITAL PROPERTIES THROUGH ENHANCED  
MEDICAID PAYMENTS FOR LOCAL SERVICES  
County staff presented modifications to the Resolution as follows:  
- Section 6 (C) The Hospitals shall pay to the County the full assessment promptly upon the  
passing of this Resolution, but in no event later than December 31, 2024 in accordance with  
Section 7.  
- Section 7. Obligation to Make Payment. Institutional Health Care Providers are under no  
obligation to make payment unless and until the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services  
(CMS) approves Florida’s preprint for the hospital directed payment program for the period or  
periods starting October 1, 2024, and concluding September 30, 2025.  
A motion was made by Commissioner Scott, seconded by Commissioner Moore, to approve the  
Rate Resolution 2025-M-25 and Assessment Roll for the Local Provider Participation Fund; and  
further, approve modifications to Resolution. The motion carried by the following vote:  
7 -  
Aye:  
Mayor Demings, Commissioner Wilson, Commissioner Moore, Commissioner  
Uribe, Commissioner Gomez Cordero, Commissioner Martinez Semrad, and  
Commissioner Scott  
C. Ordinance  
3.  
25-856  
Amending Chapter 25, Article XI, Section 25-345 of the Orange County  
Code ("Hold Harmless and Indemnification") to allow for modification or  
replacement of a Hold Harmless and Indemnification Agreement at the sole  
discretion of the county; and providing for an effective date; All Districts  
Consideration: AN ORDINANCE PERTAINING TO THE LOCAL PROVIDER PARTICIPATION  
FUND IN ORANGE COUNTY, FLORIDA; AMENDING CHAPTER 25, ARTICLE XI, SECTION  
25-345 OF THE ORANGE COUNTY CODE ("HOLD HARMLESS AND INDEMNIFICATION") TO  
ALLOW FOR MODIFICATION OR REPLACEMENT OF  
A
HOLD HARMLESS AND  
INDEMNIFICATION AGREEMENT AT THE SOLE DISCRETION OF THE COUNTY; AND  
PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.  
A motion was made by Commissioner Gomez Cordero, seconded by Commissioner Scott, to  
adopt Ordinance 2025-21 Amendment to Section 25-345 of Chapter 25, Article XI. - Local  
Provider Participation Fund, Orange County Code. The motion carried by the following vote:  
7 -  
Aye:  
Mayor Demings, Commissioner Wilson, Commissioner Moore, Commissioner  
Uribe, Commissioner Gomez Cordero, Commissioner Martinez Semrad, and  
Commissioner Scott  
D. Board of Zoning Adjustment Appeal  
4.  
25-836  
√Case # SE-24-09-086  
Derek Bruce for Orlando Torah, May 1, 2025; District 1  
Consideration: Appeal of the recommendation of the Board of Zoning Adjustment on a request  
by applicant for a Special Exception and Variance requests in the R-1A zoning district as follows:  
1) Special Exception to allow a 9,376 sq. ft. expansion to an existing religious institution. 2)  
Variance to allow 35 parking spaces in lieu of 52 required parking spaces.  
Location: District 1; property located at 8613 Banyan Blvd., Orlando, FL 32819; Orange County,  
Florida (legal property description on file Zoning Division)  
Court Reporter: Tara K. Pino, Legal Realtime  
The following persons addressed the Board:  
- Derek Bruce  
- Carlos Reyes  
- Matt Firestone  
- Frank Brough  
- Kurt Kotzin  
- David Stamm  
- Nancy Goodwin  
- Kevin Harris  
- Rusty Laskerr  
- Fatih Swank  
- Ian Rowe  
- Stuart Forber  
- Menachen Kramer  
- Bob Horner  
- Justin Kramer  
- Dave Heffernan  
- Stephen Meyer  
- Mike Esmonde  
- Ayelet Bennaim  
- Cheris Munoz  
- Nosson Spector  
The following materials were presented to the Board prior to the close of public hearing:  
- Exhibit 1, from Derek Bruce  
- Exhibit 2, from Matt Firestone  
- Exhibit 4, from Kurt Kotzin  
- Exhibit 5, from Nancy Goodwin  
- Exhibit 6, from Rusty Laskerr  
The material referenced by the speaker was not received by the Clerk prior to the close of the  
public hearing: Exhibit 3, from Frank Brough.  
The following material was received by the Clerk prior to the close of the public hearing. The  
material referenced by the speaker was not presented to the Board: Submittal 1, from Dave  
Heffernan.  
A motion was made by Commissioner Wilson, seconded by Commissioner Uribe, to deny the  
request for a Special Exception and Variance requests in the R-1A zoning district as follows: 1)  
Special Exception to allow a 9,376 sq. ft. expansion to an existing religious institution. 2)  
Variance to allow 35 parking spaces in lieu of 52 required parking spaces. The motion carried by  
the following vote:  
7 -  
Aye:  
Mayor Demings, Commissioner Wilson, Commissioner Moore, Commissioner  
Uribe, Commissioner Gomez Cordero, Commissioner Martinez Semrad, and  
Commissioner Scott  
√ The notated public hearing is quasi-judicial in nature. As such, any verbal or written  
communication with a member of the Board of County Commissioners prior to today’s  
quasi-judicial hearing should be disclosed on the record or made a part of the record  
during the public hearing by or on behalf of the party who communicated with the Board  
member to allow any interested party an opportunity to inquire about or respond to such  
communication. Failure to disclose any such communication may place the party who  
ultimately prevails at the quasi-judicial hearing at risk of having the Board’s decision  
overturned in a court of law due to prejudice against the party who was not privy to the  
ex parte communication.  
Information regarding meetings held at the County Administration Building between any  
member of the Board and an outside party may be obtained at  
https://www.ocfl.net/OpenGovernment/MeetingsReport.aspx  
ADJOURNMENT: 4:42 p.m.  
ATTEST:  
_____________________________  
County Mayor Jerry L. Demings  
Date: ________________________  
ATTEST SIGNATURE:  
Phil Diamond  
County Comptroller as Clerk  
__________________________  
Deputy Clerk  
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Any person wishing to appeal any decision made by the Board of County Commissioners at this  
meeting will need a record of the proceedings. For that purpose, such person may need to ensure  
that a verbatim record of the proceedings is made, which record includes the testimony and  
evidence upon which the appeal is to be based.  
In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), if any person with a disability as  
defined by the ADA needs special accommodation to participate in this proceeding, then not later  
than two (2) business days prior to the proceeding, he or she should contact the Orange County  
Communications Division at (407) 836-5517.  
Para mayor información en español, por favor llame al (407) 836-3111. Si w bezwen èd nan lang  
Kreyòl oswa sèvis tradiksyon, tanpri rele (407) 836-3111.  
NOTE: Reports from the County Mayor, the County Commissioners, the County Administrator,  
and the County Attorney may be presented at unscheduled times throughout the day, depending  
on the length of time required for advertised public hearings.  
Copies of Specific Project Expenditure Reports and Relationship Disclosure Forms are not  
included with agenda items unless there is a listed expenditure or disclosure. Copies of these  
completed reports and forms may be obtained by contacting the relevant Department/Division  
Office.  
**With respect to informational items, Board action is neither required nor necessary, and Board  
approval (or disapproval) is not to be implied.