Minutes - Board of County Commissioners

Call to Order

County Mayor Jerry L. Demings called the meeting to order at 9:10 a.m.

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Present:

Mayor Jerry L. Demings, Commissioner Nicole Wilson, 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 Attorney Georgiana Holmes

Senior Assistant County Attorney Whitney Evers

Planning Administrator Nicolas Thalmueller

Minutes Coordinator Rafael Encarnacion, Jr.

Minutes Coordinator Terrell Hightower

Acknowledgements

Mayor Demings acknowledged the passing of Deputy County Administrator Jon Weiss' wife.

Mayor Demings acknowledged the 10 year anniversary of the Pulse Nightclub tragedy.

Invocation - District 5

Father Jose Rodriguez, Renacer Foundation

Pledge of Allegiance

Proclamations

Presentation of a proclamation recognizing June 1 through June 5, 2026 as Code Enforcement

Officers’ Week

Presentation of a proclamation designating June 1 through June 5, 2026 as Stormwater

Awareness Week

Presentation of a proclamation recognizing June as Pride Month

Presentations

Presentation of Florida Association of Public Procurement Officials, Inc. 2026 Best Practice

Award and 2026 Award for Excellence in Public Procurement

Public Comment

The following persons addressed the Board during public comment:

- Orange County Soil and Water Conservation District 2 Supervisor Jim Moyer

- Val Mobley

- Nicholas Natale

- Alan Levi

- Tim McKinney

- Giancarlo Rodriguez

- Nelson Betancourt

- Michael Perkins

- Victoria Hernandez

- Linda Sibley

- Martha Are

- Margaret Zukoski

- Christopher Stalder

- Xavier Hernandez

- Santiago Benavides-Molina

- Trini Quiroz

- Ericka Gómez-Tejeda

The following materials were presented to the Board during public comment:

- Exhibit 1, from Orange County Soil and Water Conservation District 2 Supervisor Jim Moyer

- Exhibit 2, from Nicholas Natale

- Exhibit 3, from Giancarlo Rodriguez

(Pursuant to Section 209 of the Orange County Charter)

CONSENT AGENDA

Approval of the Consent Agenda

The Mayor deferred action on Community Redevelopment Agency Item 1; further, adding

Addendum #1, Supervisor of Elections Item 1; and further, a motion was made by Commissioner

Gomez Cordero, seconded by Commissioner Wilson, to approve the balance of the Consent

Agenda. The motion carried by the following vote:

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Aye:

Mayor Demings, Commissioner Wilson, Commissioner Uribe, Commissioner

Gomez Cordero, Commissioner Martinez Semrad, and Commissioner Scott

A. COUNTY COMPTROLLER

26-0639

26-0640

Approval and execution of the minutes of the April 21, 2026 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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May 15, 2026 to May 21, 2026; $33,081,128.76

May 22, 2026 to May 28, 2026; $53,626,554.06

B. COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR

26-0656

Approval and execution of First Amendment to Art in the Chambers Loan

and Exhibition Agreement between Orange County, Florida and Art &

History Museums - Maitland for the period of January 28, 2026, through a

date no later than September 29, 2026. (Arts and Cultural Affairs Office)

26-0621

Approval and execution for the Orange County Sheriff’s Office to spend

$14,500 from the FY 2026 Law Enforcement Trust Fund-State Forfeitures for

eligible contributions to Florida Sheriff’s Youth Ranches ($5,000) and

Camaraderie Foundation ($9,500). (Office of Management and Budget)

26-0623

26-0625

Approval of budget amendments #26-27 and #26-28. (Office of

Management and Budget)

Approval to pay the fourth quarter billing for the Orange County Property

Appraiser in the amount of $7,566,726.02. (Office of Management and

Budget)

C. ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES DEPARTMENT

26-0636

Approval of Change Order No 3, Contract Y23-821 Parks Lake Ellenor

Community Park CP23055, with SK Consortium Inc in the amount of

$20,817.61, for a revised lump sum contract amount of $458,063.39. District

6. (Capital Projects Division)

26-0589

Approval of Change Order No. 3, Task Authorization No. 11, Contract

Y22-905, Continuing Professional Consulting Services, Engineering and

Inspection (CEI) Services, with CDM Smith, Inc., in the amount of

$136,491.12, for a revised total amount of $499,846.32. ([Public Works

Department Traffic Engineering Division] Procurement Division)

26-0605

Approval to award Invitation for Bids Y26-725-GO, Orange County Landfill

Class I Cell 9-12 Phase 2 Closure to the low responsive and responsible

bidder, Thalle Construction Co. Inc., in the total contract award amount of

$44,335,000.

In the event the bidder recommended above fails to achieve timely

compliance with pre-award deliverables, as defined in the Invitation for Bids,

including, but not limited to, State Division of Corporations registration,

E-verify, insurance and bonds, further request authorization for the

Procurement Division to award to the next low responsive and responsible

bidder as listed in the bid tabulation herein, to the extent practicable and

advantageous to the County. ([Utilities Department Solid Waste Division]

Procurement Division)

26-0613

Approval to award Invitation for Bids Y25-1005-KS, Fire Rescue Apparel, to

the low responsive and responsible bidder, North America Fire Equipment

Co., Inc., in the estimated contract award amount of $11,178,535 for a

five-year term. ([Fire Rescue Department Logistics and Supply Division]

Procurement Division)

26-0618

Approval to award Invitation for Bids Y24-722-MB, Shingle Creek Regional

Trail, Phase 1 Segment 2 and Phase 1 Segment 3 FPN:

430225-5-58-01and 430225-4- 58-01 FAN: D519-071-B and D519-030-B,

to the low responsive and responsible bidder, Atlantic Civil Constructors

Corp., in the total contract award amount of $18,208,562.35.

In the event the bidder recommended above fails to achieve timely

compliance with pre-award deliverables, as defined in the Invitation for Bids,

including, but not limited to, State Division of Corporations registration,

E-verify, insurance and bonds, further request authorization for the

Procurement Division to award to the next low responsive and responsible

bidder as listed in the bid tabulation herein, to the extent practicable and

advantageous to the County. ([Public Works Department Highway

Construction Division] Procurement Division)

26-0624

Approval and execution of Contract for Purchase and Sale by and between

Francisco Jose Gonzalez Berio and Isabel Cristina Hernandez Morales, and

Orange County, Florida; approval of Temporary Construction Easement; and

authorization to perform all actions necessary and incidental to closing,

disburse funds, and record instrument for Bob’s Market Canal (Parcel 706).

District 5. (Real Estate Management Division)

D. COMMUNITY AND FAMILY SERVICES DEPARTMENT

26-0617

Receipt and filing of Head Start Policy Council Program Information and

Updates April 2026 and Head Start Policy Council Meeting Minutes March

26, 2026 for the official county record. (Head Start Division)

E. CORRECTIONS DEPARTMENT

26-0649

Approval and execution of Office of Detention Services Intergovernmental

Agreement Agreement Number 18-04-0023 between Orange County,

Florida and the U.S. Department of Justice United States Marshals Service

Prisoner Operations Division for housing federal prisoners; and

authorization for staff, upon confirmation that the United States Immigration

and Customs Enforcement Basic Ordering Agreement is effective, to

transmit the County-executed IGA to the United States Marshals Services for

countersignature and provide the required notice of termination of the current

Intergovernmental Service Agreement. (Fiscal and Operational Support

Division)

26-0650

Approval and execution of Basic Ordering Agreement between Orange

County, Florida and the United States Immigration and Customs

Enforcement (ICE) and authorization for staff to submit the County- executed

agreement to ICE for countersignature, upon which the agreement will

become effective. (Fiscal and Operational Support Division)

F. FIRE RESCUE DEPARTMENT

26-0615

Approval and execution of Memorandum of Agreement between the Florida

Division of Emergency Management and the Orange County, Florida

Keystone Trailer for the transfer of custodianship of a 2024 Keystone Trailer

Model Carbon 32. There is no cost to the County. (Fire Operations Division)

26-0616

Approval and execution of Agreement for use as a Polling Place Tax

Supported Facility Precinct 828 (subject to change) by and between Karen

Castor Dentel Supervisor of Elections for Orange County, Florida and

Orange County Fire Rescue to use Fire Station 77 as a polling place for

elections in calendar year 2026. (Fire Logistics Division)

G. PLANNING, ENVIRONMENTAL, AND DEVELOPMENT SERVICES DEPARTMENT

26-0626

Approval and execution of Satisfaction of Adequate Public Facilities

Agreement for Hamlin PD by and between Hamlin Land Partners, LLC and

Orange County. District 1. (Development Review Committee)

26-0631

Approval and execution of Planning Studies Subrecipient Agreement

between Orange County, Florida and 1) City of Orlando in the amount of

$500,000 and 2) City of Ocoee in the amount of $500,000 regarding U.S.

Department of Housing and Urban Development (“HUD”) Community

Development Block Grant Disaster Recovery (“CDBG-DR”) Program

B-23-UN-12-0003. All Districts. (Housing and Community Development

Division)

26-0634

26-0637

26-0642

Approval and execution of Orange County, Florida, Resolutions Establishing

Special Assessment Liens for Lot Cleaning Services, and approval to

record Special Assessment Liens on property cleaned by Orange County,

pursuant to Orange County Code, Chapter 28, Nuisances, Article II, Lot

Cleaning. Districts 1, 2, 3, 4, and 6 (Neighborhood Services Division.)

LC 26-0237 LC 26-0015 LC 26-0210 LC 26-0220 LC 26-0221

LC 26-0222 LC 26-0236 LC 26-0155 LC 26-0194 LC 26-0245

LC 26-0170 LC 26-0177 LC 26-0182 LC 26-0188 LC 26-0201

LC 26-0202 LC 26-0209 LC 26-0211 LC 26-0212 LC 26-0227

Approval and execution of Amendment No. 1 to Agreement No. NS104

between Florida Department of Environmental Protection and Orange

County for the Shingle Creek Pond 6459 Best Management Practices

Treatment Train to extend Task 1 Construction end date from March 31,

2026 through March 31, 2029, removal of Task 2 Draft Final Report, extend

Task 2 Final Report end date from August 31, 2026 through August 31,

2029, and extend the Agreement Expiration Date from March 31, 2027

through April 30, 2030. There is no cost to the County. District 6.

(Environmental Protection Division)

Approval and execution of State of Florida Department of Environmental

Protection Standard Grant Agreement Agreement Number: NS137 Project

Title (Project): Mosher Drive NSBB-UFF Project in the amount of $225,000.

A match in the amount of $232,906 is required. District 2. (Environmental

Protection Division)

26-0644

Approval and execution of Second Amendment to Interlocal Agreement for

Street Sweeping Services by and between City of Belle Isle and Orange

County, Florida for additional street sweeping services within the Lake

Conway Water and Navigation Control District in the amount of $3,474.90.

District 3. (Environmental Protection Division)

H. PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT

26-0622

Approval and execution of Hold Harmless and Indemnification Agreement

(Election to keep Tree Located at 2400 Rob Lane) by and between Matthew

Morrison and Orange County, Florida. District 3. (Highway Construction

Division)

26-0627

Approval and execution of Proportionate Share Agreement for Mary Creek

at Goldenrod Goldenrod Road by and between Dreams Company for

Trading & Construction USA, Inc. and Orange County for a proportionate

share payment in the amount of $248,682. District 3. (Roadway Agreement

Committee)

26-0628

26-0629

Approval and execution of Proportionate Share Agreement for Yard House

US 192/SR 530 by and between Boston Post Road, LLC and Orange

County for a proportionate share payment in the amount of $173,880.

District 1. (Roadway Agreement Committee)

Approval and execution of Resolution 2026-M-21 of the Orange County

Board of County Commissioners regarding the updates to the existing

Traffic Calming Program through additional Traffic Safety Countermeasures

and the allocation of requisite funding. All Districts. (Traffic Engineering

Division)

26-0630

Approval and execution of (1) Locally Funded Agreement between the State

of Florida Department of Transportation and Orange County Financial

Project No.: 451372-1-52-01 and (2) Resolution 2026-M-22 of the Orange

County Board of County Commissioners regarding the Locally Funded

Agreement (“LFA”) with the State of Florida Department of Transportation

concerning State Road 438 (from Lake Stanley Road to Hiawassee Road)

Project (FPN 451372-1-52-01), and resolution to execute same in the

amount of $151,250. District 6. (Traffic Engineering Division)

26-0632

Approval and execution of State of Florida Department of Transportation

Local Agency Program Supplemental Agreement Supplemental NO. 1 FPN:

453486-1-38-01 regarding the Rock Springs Road Complete Streets

Project. District 2. (Transportation Planning Division)

I. COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY

26-0633

Approval and execution of lnterlocal Agreement between the City of Orlando,

Florida and Orange County Community Redevelopment Agency regarding

the restoration of West Central Boulevard from Rio Grande Avenue to

Westmoreland Drive. District 6. (Neighborhood Services Division)

(This item was deferred.)

Addendum #1

J. SUPERVISOR OF ELECTIONS

26-0651

Approval and execution of County Precinct Boundary Creation Resolution

2026-M-23.

II.

INFORMATIONAL ITEMS**

A. COUNTY COMPTROLLER

26-0641

Receipt of the following items to file for the record: (Clerk’s Office)

a. Florida Public Service Commission Notice of Proposed Agency Action

Order Approving Rate Increase for Gulfstream Utility LLC. In re: Application

for staff-assisted rate case in Orange County, by Gulfstream Utility LLC.

b. Florida Public Service Commission Order Granting Customer Majority

Parties’ Joint Request for Oral Argument and Granting in Part and Denying

in Part Joint Motion for Reconsideration of the Final Order Approving the

2025 Stipulation and Settlement Agreement. In re: Petition for rate increase

by Florida Power & Light Company.

c. Storey Drive Community Development District, Proposed Budget Fiscal

Year 2027.

d. Grande Pines Community Development District, Proposed Budget

Fiscal Year 2027.

e. Apopka Community Redevelopment Agency, Financial Statements for

the Fiscal Year ended September 30, 2025.

f. Sunbridge Stewardship District, Fiscal Year 2027 Proposed Operations

& Maintenance Budget.

g. City of Ocoee Ordinance No. 2026-02 (Annexation Ordinance for 1460 &

1446 North Lakewood Avenue - DS Sunrise Investments LLC Property) with

Exhibit A (Legal Description) and Exhibit B (Location Map). Ordinance 2026

-02 entitled: An Ordinance of the City of Ocoee, Florida, annexing into the

corporate limits of the City of Ocoee, Florida certain real properties

containing approximately 5.44 and 1.02 acres located at 1460 & 1446 N

Lakewood Avenue West of North Lakewood Avenue and approximately 0.2

miles north of the intersection of Wurst Road and N Lakewood Avenue,

pursuant to the application submitted by the property owner; finding said

annexations to be consistent with the Envision 2045 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.

h. Audit Report No. 523 - Follow-up Audit of Orange County Convention

Center Event Utilities Revenue

These items were received and filed.

Adjourn as the Orange County Board of County Commissioners and convene as the

Orange County Community Redevelopment Agency

CONSENT AGENDA (Deferred)

I. COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY

26-0633

Approval and execution of lnterlocal Agreement between the City of Orlando,

Florida and Orange County Community Redevelopment Agency regarding

the restoration of West Central Boulevard from Rio Grande Avenue to

Westmoreland Drive. District 6. (Neighborhood Services Division)

A motion was made by Commissioner Scott, seconded by Commissioner Uribe, to approve and

execute the lnterlocal Agreement between the City of Orlando, Florida and Orange County

Community Redevelopment Agency regarding the restoration of West Central Boulevard from Rio

Grande Avenue to Westmoreland Drive. The motion carried by the following vote:

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Aye:

Mayor Demings, Commissioner Wilson, Commissioner Uribe, Commissioner

Gomez Cordero, Commissioner Martinez Semrad, and Commissioner Scott

Adjourn as the Orange County Community Redevelopment Agency and reconvene as

the Orange County Board of County Commissioners

Nonagenda

Mayor Demings commented on state property tax reductions and the significant impacts on all

local governments. Mayor Demings stated if legislation passes, something will get cut leaving us

less money. Kurt Petersen, Director, Office of Management and Budget, presented the details on

the property tax constitution amendment and the property tax administration. Mayor Demings

expressed, across the state of Florida, local governments are unanimous on having significant

concerns about budget impacts, home rule authority, and input on decision making in running

respective governments. Other major concerns from Board members are usage of ad valorem

dollars, rental and small business communities, and potential dissolving of small cities.

Discussion ensued.

III.

DISCUSSION AGENDA

A. ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES DEPARTMENT

26-0585

Selection of five firms and three ranked alternates to provide Continuing

Engineering Services for the Utilities Department, Request for Proposals

Y26-900-ZR, from the following firms listed alphabetically:

Alan Plummer & Associates, Inc.

Ardurra Group, Inc.

Barnes, Ferland and Associates, Inc.

Burges & Niple, Inc.

CHA Consulting, Inc.

CPH Consulting, LLC

Dewberry Engineers, Inc.

Hazen and Sawyer

Kimley-Horn and Associates, Inc.

Pape-Dawson Consulting Engineers, LLC

Tetra Tech, Inc.

Request the Board to authorize execution of the five-year contracts by the

Procurement Division to establish hourly rates for future requirements

Further request Board authorization for the Procurement Division to formally

terminate negotiations with the top ranked firms, if we are unable to come to

a favorable negotiated agreement and commence negotiations with the next

ranked alternate. ([Utilities Department Engineering Division] Procurement

Division)

A motion was made by Commissioner Uribe, seconded by Commissioner Scott, to appoint

Barnes, Ferland and Associates, Inc., 410 points, Tetra Tech, Inc., 406 points, Hazen and

Sawyer, 405 points, CPH Consulting, LLC, 404 points and Burges & Niple, Inc., 399 points, as

the selected firms; further, appoint Ardurra Group, Inc., 359 points, CHA Consulting, Inc., 348

points and Pape-Dawson Consulting Engineers, LLC, 304.33 points, as the selected ranked

alternates; further, authorize the Procurement Division to negotiate and execute five-year

contracts to establish hourly rates for future requirements; and further, authorize the Procurement

Division to formally terminate negotiations with the top ranked firms, 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:

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Aye:

Mayor Demings, Commissioner Wilson, Commissioner Uribe, Commissioner

Gomez Cordero, Commissioner Martinez Semrad, and Commissioner Scott

26-0609

Selection of one firm and three ranked alternates to provide Engineering

Services for Lake Underhill Road Widening, Request for Proposals

Y26-804-GO, from the following firms listed alphabetically:

AVCON, Inc.

Dewberry Engineers Inc.

NV5, Inc.

WBQ Design & Engineering, Inc.

Further request Board authorization for the Procurement Division to

negotiate and execute a contract within a not-to-exceed budget of

$2,800,000.

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. ([Public Works

Department Engineering Division] Procurement Division)

A motion was made by Commissioner Uribe, seconded by Commissioner Scott, to appoint

Dewberry Engineers Inc., 390 points, as the selected firm; further, appoint WBQ Design &

Engineering, Inc., 355 points, NV5, Inc., 278 points and AVCON, Inc., 272.33 points, as the

selected ranked alternates; further, authorize the Procurement Division to negotiate and execute a

contract in the budget not-to-exceed $2,800,000; 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:

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Aye:

Mayor Demings, Commissioner Wilson, Commissioner Uribe, Commissioner

Gomez Cordero, Commissioner Martinez Semrad, and Commissioner Scott

B. COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR

26-0598

Approval and execution of Resolution of the Orange County Board of County

Commissioners regarding resolution of the Orange County School Board

directing the Orange County Board of County Commissioners to call an

election for a referendum to be placed on the ballot of the November 3,

2026, general election.

The following persons addressed the Board:

- John C. Palmerini

- Scott Howat

The following material was presented to the Board: Exhibit 1, from John C. Palmerini.

A motion was made by Commissioner Wilson, seconded by Commissioner Scott, to approve and

execute Resolution 2026-M-24 of the Orange County Board of County Commissioners regarding

resolution of the Orange County School Board directing the Orange County Board of County

Commissioners to call an election for a referendum to be placed on the ballot of November 3,

2026, general election. The motion carried by the following vote:

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Aye:

Mayor Demings, Commissioner Wilson, Commissioner Uribe, Commissioner

Gomez Cordero, Commissioner Martinez Semrad, and Commissioner Scott

IV.

WORK SESSION AGENDA

A. UTILITIES DEPARTMENT

26-0643

Approval to establish the Haulers’ compensation rates as listed, set the

MSBU rate of $430 for Program Year 2027, and authorization to include the

Tentative Mandatory Refuse Collection Program Rate of $430 on the 2026

Notice of Proposed Taxes. All Districts. (Solid Waste Management Division)

A motion was made by Commissioner Scott, seconded by Commissioner Wilson, to approve the

tentative Municipal Service Benefit Unit (MSBU) rate at $430 per household for calendar year

2027; and further, set hauler compensation rates for calendar year 2027 as follows: Zone 1 -

$312.03 per household, Zone 2 - $344.49 per household, Zone 3 - $399.71 per household, Zone

4 - $288.50 per household, Zone 5 - $321.84 per household, Zone 6 - $318.19 per household.

The motion carried by the following vote:

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Aye:

Mayor Demings, Commissioner Wilson, Commissioner Uribe, Commissioner

Gomez Cordero, Commissioner Martinez Semrad, and Commissioner Scott

B. PLANNING, ENVIRONMENTAL, AND DEVELOPMENT SERVICES DEPARTMENT

Mobile Temporary Overnight Shelters. (Zoning Division)

The Board took no action.

26-0638

RECOMMENDATIONS

May 7, 2026 Board of Zoning Adjustment Recommendations

26-0635

A motion was made by Commissioner Uribe, seconded by Commissioner Gomez Cordero, to

approve the recommendations, with the exception of Case # VA-26-05-022, Alkarim Dhanani

(Board Called), and Case # VA 26-05-037, Katelyn O'Neal (Board Called), which were pulled

from the recommendations; subject to the usual right of appeal by any aggrieved party. The

motion carried by the following vote:

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Aye:

Mayor Demings, Commissioner Wilson, Commissioner Uribe, Commissioner

Gomez Cordero, Commissioner Martinez Semrad, and Commissioner Scott

VI.

A. Shoreline Alteration/Dredge and Fill

PUBLIC HEARINGS

26-0557

√Case # SADF-23-09-022-MOD

Eric Powell and Rhonda L. Powell, Lake Butler, After-the-Fact permit

modification; District 1

Consideration: Request for an After-the-fact Shoreline Alteration/Dredge and Fill Permit

Modification SADF # 23-09-022-MOD to modify a previously issued permit to include an

additional section of new vinyl seawall and modify the location for part of the new vinyl seawall

along with shoreline of a canal leading to Lake Butler, pursuant to Orange County Code, Chapter

33, Article IV, Windermere Water and Navigational Control District

Location: District 1; on property located adjacent to Lake Butler, located at 12023 Sandy Shores

Drive, Windermere, FL 34786; Orange County, Florida (legal property description on file in

Environmental Protection Division)

The following persons addressed the Board:

- Christina Epperson

- Katie O'Neal

- Dave Brasch

- Cindi Brasch

- Nicole Johnston

The following materials were presented to the Board prior to the close of the public hearing:

- Exhibit 1, from Katie O'Neal

- Exhibit 2, from Dave Brasch

- Exhibit 3, from Katie O'Neal

A motion was made by Commissioner Wilson, seconded by Commissioner Uribe, to accept the

findings and recommendation of the Environmental Protection Division; and further, deny the

After-the-fact Shoreline Alteration/Dredge and Fill Permit Modification (SADF-23-09-022-MOD).

The motion carried by the following vote:

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Aye:

Mayor Demings, Commissioner Wilson, Commissioner Uribe, Commissioner

Gomez Cordero, Commissioner Martinez Semrad, and Commissioner Scott

B. Agreement

26-0606

Campus Development Agreement between the University of Central Florida

Board of Trustees and Orange County; District 5

Consideration: Pursuant to Sections 1013.30(15) and 163.3225, Florida Statutes, notice is

hereby given for a public hearing before the Orange County Board of County Commissioners,

concerning approval of a Campus Development Agreement between Orange County and the

University of Central Florida. The Campus Development Agreement covers the University of

Central Florida Main Campus which is located in Sections 2, 3, 10 and 11, Township 22, Range

31; and is generally located east of Alafaya Trail, south of McCulloch Road and north of Research

Parkway.

A motion was made by Commissioner Martinez Semrad, seconded by Commissioner Gomez

Cordero, to making a finding of consistency with the Comprehensive Plan; and further; approve

and execute the 2026 Campus Development Agreement between the University of Central

Florida Board of Trustees and Orange County. The motion carried by the following vote:

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Aye:

Mayor Demings, Commissioner Wilson, Commissioner Uribe, Commissioner

Gomez Cordero, Commissioner Martinez Semrad, and Commissioner Scott

C. Preliminary Subdivision Plan

26-0596

√Case # PSP-25-07-164

Blake Wagner, Kimley-Horn & Associates, Inc., Avalon Park Planned

Development (PD) / Town Center Preliminary Subdivision Plan (PSP) / Tract

5B - Tanja King Boulevard Live-Work Preliminary Subdivision Plan /

Development Plan; District 4

Consideration: Avalon Park Planned Development (PD) / Town Center Preliminary Subdivision

Plan (PSP) / Tract 5B - Tanja King Boulevard Live-Work Preliminary Subdivision Plan /

Development Plan Case # PSP-25-07-164, submitted in accordance with Orange County Code,

Chapter 34, Article III, Section 34-69 and Chapter 30, Article III, Section 30-89; To subdivide 0.69

acres into 8 lots and associated infrastructure to be developed with live-work units.

Location: District 3; property generally located South of Tanja King Blvd. / East of Avalon Park S.

Blvd; Orange County, Florida (legal property description on file in Planning Division)

The following person addressed the Board: Blake Wagner.

A motion was made by Commissioner Gomez Cordero, seconded by Commissioner Wilson, to

make a finding of consistency with the Comprehensive Plan; and further, approve the request

subject to the twenty (20) conditions listed under the Development Review Committee

Recommendation in the Staff Report dated April 30, 2026. The motion carried by the following

vote:

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Aye:

Mayor Demings, Commissioner Wilson, Commissioner Uribe, Commissioner

Gomez Cordero, Commissioner Martinez Semrad, and Commissioner Scott

26-0408

√Case # PSP-25-05-093

Jason Rostek, Land Design, Inc., South Goldenrod Planned Development /

South Goldenrod Subdivision Phase 2 Preliminary Subdivision Plan; District

3 (Continued from April 21, 2026)

Consideration: South Goldenrod Planned Development / South Goldenrod Subdivision Phase 2

Preliminary Subdivision Plan Case # PSP-25-05-093, submitted in accordance with Orange

County Code, Chapter 34, Article III, Section 34-69 and Chapter 30, Article III, Section 30-89; This

Preliminary Subdivision Plan (PSP) is a request to subdivide 6.84 acres in order to construct 38

single-family attached residential dwelling units.

Location: District 3; property generally located West of S. Goldenrod Road / South of Curry Ford

Road / East of 436 / North of Pershing Ave; Orange County, Florida (legal property description on

file in Planning Division)

The following persons addressed the Board:

- Tina Demostene

- Jason Rostek

- Eric Grimmer

The following material was presented to the Board prior to the close of the public hearing: Exhibit

1, from Tina Demostene.

This public hearing was tabled until later in the afternoon.

D. Project Development and Environment Study

26-0593

McCulloch Road Project Development & Environment (PD&E) Study;

District 5

Consideration: McCulloch Road is planned to be widened from Ken Dixon Way to North Tanner

Road, a distance of approximately one mile. The planned improvements would provide four

11-foot wide travel lanes, two in each direction, separated by a raised median.The improved

corridor would also have a 6-foot wide sidewalk to the north side and a 10-foot wide sidewalk on

the south side. The multi-modal improvements are intended to enhance traffic flow and safety for

all road users in the area.

Location: District 5; property generally located on McCulloch Road from Ken Dixon Way and

North Tanner Road; Orange County, Florida (legal property description on file in Transportation

Planning Division)

The following persons addressed the Board:

- Greg Robinson

- Eugene Stoccardo

- Marjorie Holt

- Liz Connor

- RJ Mueller

- Fred Milch

- Eric Grimmer

- Jennifer Lane

- Susie Morris

- Cassie Lynch

- Adrian Langston

The following material was presented to the Board. The material referenced by the speaker was

not received by the Clerk prior to the close of the public hearing: Exhibit 1, from Eugene

Stoccardo.

The following materials were presented to the Board prior to the close of the public hearing:

- Exhibit 2, from Liz Connor

- Exhibit 3, from Liz Connor

- Exhibit 4, from Fred Milch

A motion was made by Commissioner Martinez Semrad, seconded by Commissioner Uribe, to

make a finding of inconsistency with the Comprehensive Plan; and further, reject the McCulloch

Road Project Development and Environment (PD&E) Study. The motion carried by the following

vote:

6 -

Aye:

Mayor Demings, Commissioner Wilson, Commissioner Uribe, Commissioner

Gomez Cordero, Commissioner Martinez Semrad, and Commissioner Scott

C. Preliminary Subdivision Plan (Tabled)

26-0408

√Case # PSP-25-05-093

Jason Rostek, Land Design, Inc., South Goldenrod Planned Development /

South Goldenrod Subdivision Phase 2 Preliminary Subdivision Plan; District

3 (Continued from April 21, 2026)

Consideration: South Goldenrod Planned Development / South Goldenrod Subdivision Phase 2

Preliminary Subdivision Plan Case # PSP-25-05-093, submitted in accordance with Orange

County Code, Chapter 34, Article III, Section 34-69 and Chapter 30, Article III, Section 30-89; This

Preliminary Subdivision Plan (PSP) is a request to subdivide 6.84 acres in order to construct 38

single-family attached residential dwelling units.

Location: District 3; property generally located West of S. Goldenrod Road / South of Curry Ford

Road / East of 436 / North of Pershing Ave; Orange County, Florida (legal property description on

file in Planning Division)

Based upon input by the applicant and accepted by the District Commissioner Condition of

Approval #16 was revised as follows:

16. The Florida Power Corporation Easement recorded in Official Records Book 1929, Page

1031 must be removed relocated, modified, terminated, or otherwise extinguished prior to

platting.

A motion was made by Commissioner Uribe, seconded by Commissioner Wilson, to make a

finding of consistency with the Comprehensive Plan; further, approve the request subject to the

thirty-two (32) conditions listed under the Development Review Committee Recommendation in

the Staff Report dated May 19, 2026; and further, approve revised Condition of Approval #16.

The motion carried by the following vote:

6 -

Aye:

Mayor Demings, Commissioner Wilson, Commissioner Uribe, Commissioner

Gomez Cordero, Commissioner Martinez Semrad, and Commissioner Scott

D. Project Development and Environment Study (Continued)

26-0594

Chuluota Road Project Development & Environment (PD&E) Study; District

Consideration: Three alternatives were considered for this project:

No Build scenario

(keeping existing two-lane configuration); a Build scenario where Chuluota is widened to four

lanes (with consideration of various intersection alternatives); and a Build scenario which would

keep the existing two-lanes and build intersection improvements.

Location: District 5; property generally located north of Colonial Drive (State Road (SR) 50) to

Lake Picket Road; Orange County, Florida (legal property description on file in Transportation

Planning Division)

The following persons addressed the Board:

- Liz Connor

- Eric Grimmer

- David Day

- David Axel

- Eugene Stoccardo

- Susie Morris

A motion was made by Commissioner Martinez Semrad, seconded by Commissioner Wilson, to

move that the Board acknowledge that Phase 1 of the Chuluota Road PD&E Study aligns with

applicable Comprehensive Plan policies as a planning objective, and direct staff to refine the

roadway cross section to reduce the proposed median width and maximize preservation of

existing community character and environmental resources; further, move that the Board decline

to advance Phase 2 as currently proposed and direct staff to discontinue advancement of the

current Phase 2 concept; and further, any future roadway capacity or intersection improvements

beyond Phase 1 shall require a separate PD&E evaluation, public engagement process, and

Board consideration. The motion carried by the following vote:

5 -

Aye:

Mayor Demings, Commissioner Wilson, Commissioner Gomez Cordero,

Commissioner Martinez Semrad, and Commissioner Scott

1 - Commissioner Uribe

Absent:

E. Ordinance/Comprehensive Plan – Adoption of Small-Scale Amendments, Ordinances,

and Concurrent Rezonings

26-0556

Adoption of Future Land Use Map Amendment SS-26-03-045, Ordinance,

and Concurrent Rezoning RZ-26-03-045, Phaneendra Katta

a. Amendment SS-26-03-045

Consideration: To change the Future Land Use designation from Low Density Residential

(LDR) to Office (O), pursuant to Orange County Code, Part II, Chapter 163, Florida Statutes and

Orange County Code Chapter 30

Location: District 5; property located at 862 Courtland Street; Orange County, Florida (legal

property description on file in Planning Division)

And

b. Ordinance for Proposed Amendment

Consideration: AN ORDINANCE PERTAINING TO COMPREHENSIVE PLANNING IN

ORANGE COUNTY, FLORIDA; AMENDING THE ORANGE COUNTY COMPREHENSIVE

PLAN, COMMONLY KNOWN AS THE “2010-2030 COMPREHENSIVE PLAN,” AS AMENDED,

BY ADOPTING SMALL-SCALE DEVELOPMENT AMENDMENTS PURSUANT TO SECTION

163.3187, FLORIDA STATUTES, AND PROVIDING EFFECTIVE DATES.

And

c. √Rezoning RZ-26-03-045

Consideration: Request to change the zoning classification from R-1A (Single-Family Dwelling

District) to P-O Restricted (Professional-Office District) and request a variance of 2,491 square

feet (SF) to the required minimum lot size of 10,000 SF, resulting in a 7,509 SF lot. The proposed

use is a small office building; pursuant to Orange County Code, Part II, Chapter 163, Florida

Statutes and Orange County Code Chapter 30

Location: District 5; property located at 862 Courtland Street; Orange County, Florida (legal

property description on file in Planning Division)

The following person addressed the Board: Phaneendra Katta.

A motion was made by Commissioner Martinez Semrad, seconded by Commissioner Scott, to

make

finding of consistency with the Comprehensive Plan; further, adopt Amendment

SS-26-03-045, Office (O) Future Land Use Map designation; further adopt the associated

Ordinance 2026-10; further, approve the lot size variance of 7,509 s.f. in lieu of 10,000 s.f; and

further, approve the rezoning request RZ-26-03-045 from R1-A (Single-Family Dwelling District)

to P-O Restricted (Professional Office District) zoning, subject to the one restriction listed under

the Staff Report dated April 29, 2026. The motion carried by the following vote:

5 -

Aye:

Mayor Demings, Commissioner Wilson, Commissioner Gomez Cordero,

Commissioner Martinez Semrad, and Commissioner Scott

1 - Commissioner Uribe

Absent:

26-0592

Adoption of Future Land Use Map Amendment SS-26-01-032, Ordinance,

and Concurrent Rezoning RZ-26-01-032, Tina Demostene

a. Amendment SS-26-01-032

Consideration: To change the Future Land Use designation from Low Density Residential

(LDR) to Low-Medium Density Residential (LMDR), pursuant to Orange County Code, Part II,

Chapter 163, Florida Statutes and Orange County Code Chapter 30

Location: District 3; property located at 8868 and 8890 Curry Ford Road; Orange County,

Florida (legal property description on file in Planning Division)

And

b. Ordinance for Proposed Amendment

Consideration: AN ORDINANCE PERTAINING TO COMPREHENSIVE PLANNING IN

ORANGE COUNTY, FLORIDA; AMENDING THE ORANGE COUNTY COMPREHENSIVE

PLAN, COMMONLY KNOWN AS THE “2010-2030 COMPREHENSIVE PLAN,” AS AMENDED,

BY ADOPTING SMALL-SCALE DEVELOPMENT AMENDMENTS PURSUANT TO SECTION

163.3187, FLORIDA STATUTES; AND PROVIDING EFFECTIVE DATES.

And

c. √Rezoning RZ-26-01-032

Consideration: Request to change the zoning classification from A-2 (Farmland Rural District) to

R-2 (Residential District), pursuant to Orange County Code, Part II, Chapter 163, Florida Statutes

and Orange County Code Chapter 30

Location: District 3; property located at 8868 and 8890 Curry Ford Road; Orange County,

Florida (legal property description on file in Planning Division)

The following persons addressed the Board:

- Tina Demostene

- Cassie Lynch

- Sharon Lynch

- Tyler Suddeth

The following material was presented to the Board prior to the close of the public hearing: Exhibit

1, from Cassie Lynch.

A motion was made by Commissioner Gomez Cordero, seconded by Commissioner Scott, to

make

finding of consistency with the Comprehensive Plan; further, adopt Amendment

SS-26-01-032, Low-Medium Density Residential (LMDR) Future Land Use Map designation;

further, adopt the associated Ordinance 2026-11; and further, approve the rezoning request

RZ-26-01-032 from A-2 (Farmland Rural District) to R-2 Restricted (Residential District) zoning,

subject to the one restriction listed in the Staff Report dated April 28, 2026. The motion carried by

the following vote:

3 - Mayor Demings, Commissioner Gomez Cordero, and Commissioner Scott

2 - Commissioner Wilson, and Commissioner Martinez Semrad

1 - Commissioner Uribe

Aye:

Nay:

Absent:

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ADJOURNMENT: 6:54 p.m.

ATTEST:

____________________________

County Mayor Jerry L. Demings

Date: ________________________

ATTEST SIGNATURE:

Phil Diamond__________________

County Comptroller as Clerk

_____________________________

Deputy Clerk

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