Altamonte Springs public meetings in 2021
22 substantive meetings from 2021, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
City Commission
The Altamonte Springs City Commission will hold first readings of two ordinances: one updating the Comprehensive Plan's Five-Year Capital Improvement Program, and another adding a Property Rights Element to comply with Florida Statutes. The commission will also discuss appointments to citizen boards and committees, and recognize a 10-year employee.
- Ordinance 1774-22: annual update of Comprehensive Plan's Five-Year Capital Improvement Program
- Ordinance 1775-22: text amendment creating Property Rights Element for Florida Statutes consistency
- Discussion of Citizen Board/Committee member appointments
- 10-year employee service recognition presentation
- Approval of minutes from Nov 3 and Nov 16 meetings
The City Commission approved the minutes from the November 3 and November 16, 2021 meetings. It approved Ordinance No. 1774-22 (annual update to the Comprehensive Plan's Five-Year Capital Improvement Program) on first reading, setting a second reading for January 4, 2022. It also approved Ordinance No. 1775-22 (a text amendment creating a Property Rights Element) on first reading and authorized transmittal to reviewing agencies. Additionally, the Commission approved an interlocal agreement with Seminole County for American Rescue Plan Act funding.
- Approved minutes from the November 3 and November 16, 2021 meetings (unanimous).
- Approved Ordinance No. 1774-22 on first reading; second reading set for January 4, 2022 (unanimous roll call).
- Approved Ordinance No. 1775-22 on first reading and authorized transmittal to the Department of Economic Opportunity and other agencies (5-0 roll call).
- Approved the Interlocal Agreement with Seminole County for American Rescue Plan Act funding (unanimous).
- Appointed Steve Fussell to the Board of Zoning Appeals (term 12/8/2021 to 6/30/2022).
- Reappointed Russ Hauck to the Personnel Administration Board.
- Appointed Meredith Willenbring to the Code Enforcement Board to finish Michael Brunscheen's term.
City Commission
The Altamonte Springs City Commission will hold public hearings on a solid waste franchise for Orion Waste Solutions, abandonment of sanitary and water main easements, and budget amendments for American Rescue Plan Act funds. They will also consider approving a contract with Babe Ruth League to host a regional baseball tournament, and discuss the City Manager's review. Several finance items, including solicitation awards and single-source approvals, are on the agenda.
- Ordinance 1773-21: Non-exclusive franchise to Russo and Sons, LLC (Orion Waste Solutions) for solid waste collection
- Resolution 1399: Abandonment of five sanitary easements at Center Pointe on the Park
- Resolution 1400/1401: ARPA budget amendments for FY 2020/21 and FY 2021/22
- Contract with Babe Ruth League to host Southeast Regional 13-Year-Old Baseball Tournament in 2022
- Finance items: fertilizer/chemicals/grass seed award, water tank rehabilitation, solar array connection, playground proposal, tree removal, balustrades, lighting upgrade
The City Commission unanimously adopted the City Rescue Program for the American Rescue Plan Act, along with related budget amendments. It also approved a non-exclusive solid waste franchise for Orion Waste Solutions, abandoned several sanitary and water main easements, and approved a 3.64% merit increase for the City Manager. All votes were unanimous.
- Adopted City Rescue Program for American Rescue Plan Act (unanimous)
- Approved Ordinance 1773-21 granting solid waste franchise to Orion Waste Solutions (unanimous)
- Approved Resolution 1399 abandoning 5 sanitary easements at Center Pointe on the Park (unanimous)
- Approved Resolutions 1400 and 1401 for ARPA budget amendments (unanimous)
- Approved Resolution 1402 FDOT grant supplement agreement (unanimous)
- Approved Resolution 1403 abandoning water main easement at Center Pointe on the Park (unanimous)
- Approved contract with Babe Ruth League to host 2022 regional baseball tournament (unanimous)
- Approved 3.64% merit increase for City Manager (unanimous)
City Commission
The City Commission is holding a working meeting to discuss the proposed spending plan for funds from the American Rescue Plan Act. No final decisions or votes are listed on this agenda.
- Discussion of Proposed Spending Plan for the American Rescue Plan Act Funds
The City Commission held a working meeting to discuss the proposed spending plan for $22,182,109 in American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds. No formal votes were taken; the plan is scheduled for approval at the November 16, 2021 meeting. The plan allocates funds across five categories: existing projects, joint city-county projects, infrastructure, revenue replacement, and administrative costs.
- Discussed ARPA spending plan; no formal action taken
- Plan to be presented for approval on November 16, 2021
City Commission
The Altamonte Springs City Commission will hold public hearings and votes on several ordinances, including a new graffiti code, a rezoning and PUD master plan at 51 N. Weathersfield Avenue, and a rezoning to amend residential-use restrictions at 798 West Town Parkway. The commission will also consider a first-reading franchise for solid waste collection with Orion Waste Solutions, an annexation at 233 Northlake Boulevard, an easement purchase for SunRail bike/pedestrian improvements, and multiple interlocal utility agreements with Seminole County.
- Ordinance 1771-21: new Article II in Chapter 12 addressing graffiti
- Ordinance 1765-21: rezoning and PUD master plan at 51 N. Weathersfield Avenue
- Ordinance 1772-21: rezoning to amend residential-use restrictions at 798 West Town Parkway
- Ordinance 1773-21: non-exclusive solid waste franchise to Orion Waste Solutions
- Easement purchase agreement with Macy's Florida Stores for SunRail connectivity project
The City Commission adopted Ordinance No. 1771-21 on second reading, adding a new article to Chapter 12 of the Code of Ordinances addressing graffiti, with a 4-1 roll call vote with Commissioner Turney opposed. The Commission also approved two rezoning requests: Ordinance No. 1765-21 for a PUD Master Land Use Plan at 51 N. Weathersfield Avenue (5-0) and Ordinance No. 1772-21 to amend a restriction on residential uses at 798 West Town Parkway (5-0). All other agenda items, including a franchise agreement, annexation intent, easement purchase, grants, interlocal agreements, and vehicle purchases, were approved unanimously.
- Adopted graffiti ordinance No. 1771-21 (4-1, Turney opposed)
- Approved rezoning and PUD Master Land Use Plan at 51 N. Weathersfield Ave (5-0)
- Approved rezoning to amend residential use restriction at 798 West Town Pkwy (5-0)
- Approved first reading of solid waste franchise for Orion Waste Solutions, set second reading for Nov 16
- Approved intent to annex 233 Northlake Blvd, referred to Planning Board
- Approved easement purchase from Macy's Florida Stores for SunRail connectivity project
- Approved Neighborhood Improvement Grants: $1,500 to Barclay Woods HOA, $750 to Spring Oaks HOA
- Approved two interlocal utility relocation agreements with Seminole County
City Commission
The City Commission will hold first readings for ordinances regarding graffiti regulations and two rezoning requests. The meeting also includes discussions on appointing members to the Districting Commission and various citizen boards.
- First reading of Ordinance No. 1771-21 regarding new graffiti regulations
- Rezoning and PUD Master Land Use Plan request for 51 N. Weathersfield Avenue
- Rezoning request to amend residential use restrictions at 798 West Town Parkway
- Resolution 1398 designating employees as Code Enforcement Officers
- Approval of the LYNX FY 2021/2022 Funding Agreement
The City Commission approved several ordinances and resolutions, including a new graffiti ordinance, rezoning requests, and a resolution designating code enforcement officers. They also rescinded a 2020 interlocal agreement and approved a 2021 version, approved a replat, and approved a funding agreement with LYNX. Appointments were made to the Districting Commission and a citizen board.
- Approved Ordinance 1771-21 (graffiti) on first reading, 4-1
- Approved Ordinance 1765-21 (rezoning at 51 N. Weathersfield Ave) on first reading, 5-0
- Approved Ordinance 1772-21 (rezoning at 798 West Town Park) on first reading
- Approved Resolution 1398 (code enforcement officers), unanimous
- Rescinded 2020 Interlocal Agreement and approved 2021 version
- Approved Flagship Corners replat at 750 Orange Ave, unanimous
- Approved LYNX FY 2021/2022 funding agreement
- Appointed members to Districting Commission and citizen board
City Commission
The City Commission will hold two public hearings: one to adopt the annual budget for fiscal year 2021/2022, and another to consider Resolution 1395 for a State Aid to Libraries Grant application. The commission will also vote on renewing commercial solid waste franchises and awarding contracts for a pontoon workboat and lift station generators. The meeting is open to the public.
- Adoption of FY 2021/2022 annual budget
- Resolution 1395 – State Aid to Libraries Grant application
- Renewal of commercial solid waste franchises for FY 2021/2022
- Solicitation award RFQ-21-027-CE for pontoon style workboat
- Solicitation award ITB-21-040-AO for lift stations 17 & 61 generators
The City Commission adopted the annual budget for fiscal year 2021/2022 and set the final millage rate at 3.1 mills, which is 0.0857 mills (2.84%) above the rolled-back rate. Both resolutions passed 4-0. The commission also approved a state library grant application, renewed commercial solid waste franchises, and approved two finance items for a workboat and lift station generators.
- Adopted Resolution 1396 levying 3.1 mills final millage rate for FY 2021/22 (4-0)
- Adopted Resolution 1397 establishing the annual budget for FY 2021/22 (4-0)
- Approved Resolution 1395 for State Aid to Libraries Grant application (4-0)
- Renewed commercial solid waste franchises for FY 2021/22 (unanimous)
- Approved Finance Item A: RFQ-027-CE Pontoon Style Workboat solicitation award (unanimous)
- Approved Finance Item B: ITB-040-21 Lift Stations 17 & 61 Furnish and Install Generators (unanimous)
City Commission
The Altamonte Springs City Commission will hold a public hearing to adopt the annual budget for fiscal year 2021/2022. They will also consider a second reading of an ordinance updating parks and recreation and police services impact fees. Other items include a fine reduction request, an interlocal agreement for a biosolids study, and citizen board appointments.
- Public hearing: Adoption of FY 2021/2022 Annual Budget
- Ordinance No. 1769-21: Amendment to Chapter 25 for parks/recreation and police impact fees
- Fine reduction request at 1050 Bunnell Road
- Interlocal agreement for Regional Biosolids Planning Study
- Appointment of citizen board/committee members
The City Commission held a public hearing and unanimously adopted a tentative millage rate of 3.1 mills and the recommended budget for fiscal year 2021/2022. A final public hearing is set for September 28, 2021. The Commission also approved a fine reduction and dismissal of foreclosure for a property at 1050 Bunnell Road, and approved an interlocal agreement for a regional biosolids planning study.
- Adopted 3.1 mills as the tentative final millage rate for FY 2021/2022
- Adopted the recommended budget as the tentative annual budget for FY 2021/2022
- Passed Ordinance No. 1769-21 on second and final reading, amending Chapter 25 for parks and recreation and police services impact fees
- Approved reducing a code enforcement lien to $30,556.17 and dismissing foreclosure if paid within 90 days, with conditions
- Approved executing the Regional Biosolids Planning Study Interlocal Agreement with a not-to-exceed fee of $39,148
- Appointed Jeff Boebinger to MetroPlan Orlando's Citizens Advisory Committee
City Commission
The Altamonte Springs City Commission will hold first readings on ordinances updating parks and recreation and police services impact fees, and adopting a new article on graffiti. They will also consider a federal subrecipient agreement for water reclamation facility projects and several finance items including contract renewals.
- Ordinance 1769-21: amend Chapter 25 to update parks and recreation and police services impact fees
- Ordinance 1771-21: adopt new Article II in Chapter 12 addressing graffiti
- Federal Financial Assistance Subrecipient Agreement for Regional Water Reclamation Facility Solar Array Connection and Energy Efficient Process Air Blower Projects
- Solicitation Award ITB-21-036-CE for RWRF Reclaimed Pump Station Emergency Electrical Improvements
- Renewals: employee health insurance, legislative consulting, investment consulting, annual auditing contracts
The City Commission approved Ordinance No. 1769-21 on first reading, updating parks and recreation and police services impact fees, and set a second reading for September 14, 2021. The commission also continued a graffiti ordinance to October 5, 2021, and approved a subrecipient agreement for solar and energy efficiency projects. Several finance items, including a solicitation award and contract renewals, were approved unanimously.
- Approved Ordinance No. 1769-21 on first reading (5-0)
- Continued Ordinance No. 1771-21 on graffiti to October 5, 2021 (5-0)
- Approved subrecipient agreement for solar array and air blower projects (unanimous)
- Approved finance items A-E including ITB-036-21 award and contract renewals (unanimous)
- Approved minutes from June 30 and July 6, 2021 (unanimous)
City Commission
The Altamonte Springs City Commission will hold first readings on ordinances updating parks/recreation and police impact fees and adopting a new graffiti article, plus public hearings on the floodplain management plan, easement abandonments for Rooms to Go, and a replat. They will also consider funding agreements for MetroPlan Orlando and school resource officers, and discuss citizen board appointments.
- Ordinance 1769-21: update parks/recreation and police impact fees
- Ordinance 1771-21: new graffiti article in Chapter 12
- Resolution 1394: adopt 2020-2025 Floodplain Management Plan
- Resolutions 1392/1393: abandon access and utility easements at Rooms to Go, 733 W State Road 436
- Blue Ibis replat at 733 W State Road 436
The Altamonte Springs City Commission continued first readings of two ordinances (parks/police impact fees and graffiti) to August 3, 2021, and approved a floodplain management plan, two easement abandonments, a subdivision bond, and agreements for MetroPlan Orlando and school resource officers. All votes were unanimous (4-0) except where noted.
- Continued Ordinance 1769-21 (parks/police impact fees) to August 3, 2021 (4-0)
- Continued Ordinance 1771-21 (graffiti) to August 3, 2021 (4-0)
- Approved Resolution 1394 (2020-2025 Floodplain Management Plan) (4-0)
- Approved Resolution 1392 (abandonment of access easement, Rooms to Go Wekiva Trail) (4-0)
- Approved Resolution 1393 (abandonment of utility easement, Rooms to Go Wekiva Trail) (4-0)
- Approved $37,646 subdivision infrastructure bond for Blue Ibis Replat (unanimous)
- Approved MetroPlan Orlando FY 2021/2022 funding agreement (unanimous)
- Approved Seminole County Public Schools 2021-2022 School Resource Officer Agreement (unanimous)
City Commission
The City Commission is holding a review meeting to discuss the City Manager's recommended 2022 budget and departmental overviews. The agenda lists all city departments, including Growth Management, Police, Public Works, and Finance, indicating a broad review of operations and spending. No specific decisions or proposals are detailed in the agenda.
- Review of City Manager's 2022 budget recommendation
- Departmental overviews: Growth Management, Building and Fire Safety, Police, Public Works & Utilities, Leisure Services, Technology, City Clerk, Human Resources, Legal, Finance
- Meeting open to the public at 175 Newburyport Avenue
The City Commission held a review meeting for the upcoming fiscal year budget, where department directors presented their plans and updates. City Manager Martz noted the proposed millage rate would remain at 3.1 mills, and all five commissioners gave consensus to this rate. No formal votes were taken; the meeting was primarily informational and procedural.
- Consensus to maintain proposed millage rate at 3.1 mills (unanimous)
- No formal votes taken; budget review only
City Commission
The Altamonte Springs City Commission will hold public hearings on three ordinances: two second-reading Land Development Code amendments (floodplain management and environmental resources) and a first-reading amendment to update parks/recreation and police impact fees. They will also consider an updated cost addendum for dispatching services with the Seminole County Sheriff's Office, confirm two department directors, and approve finance items including surplus equipment and a single-source contract for phone and internet services.
- Ordinance 1764-21: Land Development Code amendment for Article XII – Floodplain Management (2nd reading)
- Ordinance 1768-21: Land Development Code amendment for Article XIII – Environmental Resources Management and Protection (2nd reading)
- Ordinance 1769-21: City Code amendment to Chapter 25 to update parks and recreation and police services impact fees (1st reading)
- Updated costs addendum to dispatching services agreement with Seminole County Sheriff's Office for FY 2021/2022
- Waive solicitation and approve single source for city-wide phone and internet services
The City Commission approved two land development code amendments on second reading: Ordinance 1764-21 for floodplain management and Ordinance 1768-21 for environmental resources management. Both passed unanimously. The first reading of Ordinance 1769-21, which would update parks and recreation and police services impact fees, was continued to the July 6, 2021 meeting. The Commission also confirmed Steve Falk as Director of Leisure Services and Lee Ricci as Director of Human Resources, and approved an addendum to the dispatching services agreement with the Seminole County Sheriff's Office.
- Approved Ordinance 1764-21 (floodplain management) on second and final reading, 5-0.
- Approved Ordinance 1768-21 (environmental resources management) on second and final reading, 5-0.
- Continued first reading of Ordinance 1769-21 (impact fees) to July 6, 2021, 5-0.
- Confirmed Steve Falk as Director of Leisure Services and Maintenance Operations, effective July 1, 2021.
- Confirmed Lee Ricci as Director of Human Resources, effective August 14, 2021.
- Approved the updated cost addendum for dispatching services with the Seminole County Sheriff's Office.
- Approved the minutes from the June 1, 2021 regular meeting.
- Approved finance items A, B, and C (surplus equipment, purchase solicitations, and single source for phone/internet).
City Commission
The Altamonte Springs City Commission will hold first readings on three ordinances: updating parks/recreation and police impact fees, amending floodplain management rules, and revising environmental resource protections. They will also confirm David Bass as Public Works Director, approve prior minutes, and award contracts for property restoration and recreation transportation.
- Ordinance 1769-21: update parks/recreation and police impact fees
- Ordinance 1764-21: floodplain management amendment
- Ordinance 1768-21: environmental resources management amendment
- Subcontract AB15033B40: Little Wekiva Road and San Sebastian Prado property restoration
- ITB-21-031-AO: transportation for recreation programs annual rebid
The City Commission unanimously confirmed David Bass as Director of the Public Works & Utilities Department, effective June 7, 2021. The Commission also approved first readings of three ordinances: updating parks and recreation and police services impact fees (continued to June 15), floodplain management amendments, and environmental protection resources management amendments. Two finance items were approved, and minutes from the May 18 meeting were adopted.
- Confirmed David Bass as Public Works & Utilities Director (unanimous)
- Continued first reading of Ordinance 1769-21 (impact fees) to June 15, 2021 (unanimous)
- Approved Ordinance 1764-21 (floodplain management) on first reading, set second reading for June 15, 2021 (unanimous)
- Approved Ordinance 1768-21 (environmental protection) on first reading, set second reading for June 15, 2021 (unanimous)
- Approved Finance Items A and B (subcontract award and transportation solicitation) (unanimous)
- Approved minutes from May 18, 2021 regular meeting (unanimous)
City Commission
The Altamonte Springs City Commission will hold public hearings on updating the police officers' pension plan and amending city code to adjust parks/recreation and police services impact fees. They will also consider a Florida Department of Transportation grant application for public transit, a fine reduction, and several finance items including contract extensions and awards.
- Ordinance 1770-21: Police Officers' Pension Plan update (2nd reading)
- Ordinance 1769-21: Amend Chapter 25 to update parks/recreation and police services impact fees (1st reading)
- Resolution 1391: FDOT Public Transit Service Development Grant application
- Fine reduction for 609 Hermits Trail
- Extend Tyler Technologies contract through FY2026; West Altamonte Elevated Water Tank Rehabilitation Change Order No. 2 (ITB21019); awards for fuel tank replacement (ITB-21-030) and sports supplies (ITB-21-028-AO)
The City Commission approved Ordinance No. 1770-21 on second reading, updating the Police Officers' Pension Plan, in a 5-0 roll call vote. They also continued the first reading of Ordinance No. 1769-21, which amends Chapter 25 to update parks and recreation and police services impact fees, to June 1, 2021. The Commission adopted Resolution 1391, authorizing a Florida Department of Transportation Public Transit Service Development Grant application, and approved a fine reduction for 609 Hermits Trail from $43,968.50 to $12,456.17, payable within 90 days or reverting to the original amount. All finance items, including extending the Tyler Technologies contract through FY2026 and several solicitation awards, were approved unanimously.
- Approved Ordinance No. 1770-21 (Police Pension Plan update) on second reading (5-0)
- Continued first reading of Ordinance No. 1769-21 (impact fees update) to June 1, 2021 (5-0)
- Adopted Resolution 1391 for FDOT Transit Service Development Grant application (5-0)
- Reduced fine at 609 Hermits Trail from $43,968.50 to $12,456.17, payable in 90 days (unanimous)
- Approved Finance Items A-D: Tyler Technologies contract extension, water tank change order, fleet fuel tank replacement award, sports supplies award (unanimous)
City Commission
The Altamonte Springs City Commission is holding a regular meeting with several items, including a first-reading public hearing on an ordinance to update parks and recreation and police services impact fees, and a public hearing on a state-funded grant agreement with the Florida Department of Transportation. The commission will also receive the 2020-2021 Advisory Charter Committee report, consider an update to the Comprehensive Emergency Management Plan, and discuss appointments to citizen boards and committees.
- Ordinance No. 1769-21 – amendment to Chapter 25 to update parks and recreation and police services impact fees (1st reading)
- Resolution 1390 – Florida Department of Transportation State-Funded Grant Agreement
- Comprehensive Emergency Management Plan Update – request for approval
- 2020-2021 Advisory Charter Committee Report – presentation
- Appointment of Citizen Board/Committee Members – discussion
The City Commission accepted the 2020-2021 Advisory Charter Committee report, which unanimously recommended no changes to the City Charter. The Commission also continued the first reading of an ordinance updating parks and recreation and police services impact fees to the May 18 meeting, approved a state-funded grant agreement with FDOT, and adopted the updated Comprehensive Emergency Management Plan.
- Accepted Advisory Charter Committee report (unanimous)
- Continued Ordinance 1769 (impact fees) to May 18, 2021 (4-0)
- Approved Resolution 1390 and authorized Mayor to execute FDOT grant agreement (4-0)
- Adopted updated Comprehensive Emergency Management Plan (unanimous)
- Appointed Thomas York to Code Enforcement Board
City Commission
The Altamonte Springs City Commission is meeting to consider a first reading of an ordinance updating the Police Officer's Pension Plan, discuss appointments to citizen boards, and approve several finance items including change orders and a landscaping contract award. The agenda also includes approval of prior meeting minutes and public comment periods.
- Ordinance No. 1770-21 – Police Officer's Pension Plan update (1st reading)
- West Altamonte Elevated Water Tank Rehabilitation Change Order No. 1, Contract ITB21019
- Regional Water Reclamation Facility Maintenance and Operations Building Change Order No. 7, Contract ITB19011
- Solicitation Award - ITB-21-026-AO Landscaping Plants – Annual Requirements
- Appointment of Citizen Board/Committee Members
The City Commission approved Ordinance No. 1770-21 on first reading, updating the Police Officer's Pension Plan, and set a second reading for May 18, 2021. The commission also approved three finance items, including change orders for a water tank and a wastewater facility, and a landscaping contract. No public comments were made during the public hearing.
- Approved Ordinance No. 1770-21 (Police Officer's Pension Plan update) on first reading, 5-0
- Set second reading of Ordinance No. 1770-21 for May 18, 2021
- Approved Finance Item A: West Altamonte Elevated Water Tank Rehabilitation Change Order No. 1, Contract ITB21019
- Approved Finance Item B: Regional Water Reclamation Facility Maintenance and Operations Building Change Order No. 7, Contract ITB19011
- Approved Finance Item C: Solicitation Award for ITB-21-AO-026 Landscaping Plants - Annual Requirements
- Approved minutes from the regular meeting of April 6, 2021, unanimously
City Commission
The City Commission will hold a regular meeting to approve previous minutes and conduct a public hearing regarding the Executive Investment Pension Plan. The agenda also includes discussions on wastewater surveillance services and janitorial disinfecting service awards.
- Public hearing for Resolution 1389 amending the Executive Investment Pension Plan
- SARS-CoV-2 and UK Variant Wastewater Surveillance Testing Services discussion
- Solicitation award for ITB-21-024-AO Janitorial Disinfecting Services
The City Commission unanimously adopted Resolution 1389 amending the Executive Investment Pension Plan. It also approved two finance items: an annual agreement for SARS-CoV-2 and wastewater surveillance testing services, and a solicitation award for janitorial disinfecting requirements. The minutes from the March 16, 2021 meeting were also approved. No substantive decisions were made on the public comments regarding abortion, which were only discussed.
- Approved minutes from the regular meeting of March 16, 2021
- Adopted Resolution 1389 amending the Executive Investment Pension Plan
- Approved Finance Item A: SARS-CoV-2 and Wastewater Surveillance Testing Services — Annual Agreement
- Approved Finance Item B: Solicitation award — ITB-024-21 Janitorial Disinfecting Requirements
City Commission
The Altamonte Springs City Commission will consider approving a cost-share agreement with the St. Johns River Water Management District for a reclaimed water storage and recharge optimization project, and will vote on two solicitation awards for lift station rehabilitation and bio solids transportation. The agenda also includes a presentation of the Comprehensive Annual Financial Report for fiscal year ended September 30, 2020, and approval of prior meeting minutes.
- Cost-share agreement with St. Johns River Water Management District for reclaimed water storage and recharge optimization project
- Solicitation award ITB-21-020-CE for Lift Station 38 Rehabilitation
- Solicitation award ITB-21-021-AO for Bio Solids Transportation and Disposal (annual requirement)
- Presentation of Comprehensive Annual Financial Report for year ended September 30, 2020
- Approval of minutes from March 2, 2021 regular meeting
The City Commission unanimously accepted the Comprehensive Annual Financial Report for fiscal year ended September 30, 2020, which showed a strong financial position despite a $3 million revenue decline due to the pandemic. They also approved a cost-share agreement with the St. Johns River Water Management District for a reclaimed water project, and approved two solicitation awards for lift station rehabilitation and bio-solids transportation. No other substantive decisions were made; the meeting included reports and updates.
- Approved minutes from the March 2, 2021 regular meeting (unanimous).
- Accepted the Comprehensive Annual Financial Report for the year ended September 30, 2020 (unanimous).
- Approved Cost-Share Agreement with St. Johns River Water Management District for Reclaimed Water Storage and Recharge Optimization Project, authorizing Mayor to execute (unanimous).
- Approved Finance Item A: Solicitation Award ITB-21-020-Lift Station 38 Rehabilitation (unanimous).
- Approved Finance Item B: Solicitation Award ITB-21-021-Bio Solids Transportation and Disposal Annual Requirement (unanimous).
City Commission
The City Commission will meet to approve minutes from the February 16, 2021 meeting and review a solicitation award for water tank rehabilitation. The agenda also includes informal communications from the floor.
- Solicitation Award ITB-21-019-CE: West Altamonte Elevated Water Tank Rehabilitation
The City Commission unanimously approved the solicitation award for the West Elevated Water Tank Rehabilitation project. The meeting also included public comments opposing abortion and updates from the city manager on COVID-19 and other matters.
- Approved the minutes from the regular meeting of February 16, 2021.
- Approved the solicitation award for ITB-019-21-CE West Elevated Water Tank Rehabilitation.
City Commission
The Altamonte Springs City Commission will hold a regular meeting with several discussion and finance items. They will hear an appeal of a denied business tax receipt, make appointments to citizen boards/committees, and consider three finance items including a solar array contract, a change order for a water facility, and authorization to purchase additional refuse carts.
- Appeal of denial of a business tax receipt
- Appointment of citizen board/committee members
- Floating Photovoltaic Solar Array, Contract RFP20018
- Regional Water Reclamation Facility Maintenance and Operations Building Change Order No. 6, Contract ITB19011
- Piggyback contract authorization to purchase additional refuse carts
The City Commission unanimously upheld the denial of a Business Tax Receipt for Joseph Juska, doing business as JJJ-IT Consulting, after the applicant did not respond to the appeal process. The Commission also approved the minutes from the February 2, 2021 meeting, appointed John (Jack) Bowen to the Personnel Administration Board, and approved three finance items, including a solar array contract, a change order for a water reclamation facility, and a piggyback contract for refuse carts. No other substantive decisions were made.
- Approved minutes from February 2, 2021 meeting (unanimous)
- Upheld denial of Business Tax Receipt for Joseph Juska dba JJJ-IT Consulting (unanimous)
- Appointed John (Jack) Bowen to Personnel Administration Board
- Approved Finance Items A, B, C: solar array contract, change order, refuse cart purchase (unanimous)
City Commission
The Altamonte Springs City Commission will hold a regular meeting to discuss a board appointment to the Police Officers' Pension Plan Board of Trustees and consider a finance item for additional design services related to utility relocations on State Road 436 from Boston Avenue to Anchor Road. The agenda also includes approval of minutes from the previous meeting and public communications.
- Board appointment to Police Officers' Pension Plan Board of Trustees
- Single source and change order approval for additional design services for utility relocations on State Road 436 from Boston Avenue to Anchor Road
The City Commission unanimously approved the minutes from the January 19, 2021 meeting, appointed Jim Perry to the Police Officers' Pension Plan Board of Trustees, and approved a single-source finance item for additional design services for utility relocations on State Road 436. The Commission also nominated Mayor Pat Bates to serve on the Florida Municipal Insurance Trust Board. No public comments were made.
- Approved minutes from January 19, 2021 meeting (unanimous)
- Appointed Jim Perry to Police Officers' Pension Plan Board of Trustees (unanimous)
- Approved single-source finance item for utility relocation design services on State Road 436 (unanimous)
- Nominated Pat Bates to Florida Municipal Insurance Trust Board (unanimous)
City Commission
The City Commission will hold a regular meeting with several action items. The public hearing for a commercial solid waste franchise to Waste Management has been withdrawn. The commission will consider granting an underground distribution easement to Duke Energy and approving a developers agreement with Rooms to Go on Wekiva Trail.
- Public hearing for Ordinance 1767-21 (Waste Management franchise) withdrawn
- Grant of underground distribution easement to Duke Energy Florida, LLC
- Rooms to Go Wekiva Trail Developers Agreement (DA21-03) at 733 W. State Road 436
- Appointment to Seminole County Community Service Block Grant Advisory Board
- Approval of city surplus equipment and machinery
City Commission
The City Commission will hold a public hearing on the second reading of Ordinance No. 1766-21, which updates the Comprehensive Plan's Five-Year Capital Improvement Program. The commission will also consider approving the 2020 Interlocal Agreement for Public School Facility Planning and School Concurrency, and award contracts for a solar array electrical connection and printing services.
- Public hearing (2nd reading) on Ordinance No. 1766-21 – annual update of Comprehensive Plan's Five-Year Capital Improvement Program
- Request for approval of 2020 Interlocal Agreement for Public School Facility Planning and School Concurrency
- Solicitation award – ITB-21-009-CE – Solar Array Electrical Connection – Rebid
- Solicitation award – ITB-21-017-AO – Printing Services for Various City Departments – Annual Requirement
The Altamonte Springs City Commission unanimously approved Ordinance No. 1766-21, updating the Annual Comprehensive Plan's Five-Year Capital Improvement Program, on second and final reading. They also unanimously approved the 2020 Interlocal Agreement for Public School Facility Planning and School Concurrency, and two finance items for solar array electrical connection and printing services. No public comments were made during the public hearing.
- Approved Ordinance No. 1766-21 (comprehensive plan update) 5-0
- Approved 2020 Interlocal Agreement for Public School Facility Planning and School Concurrency unanimously
- Approved ITB-009-21-CE Solar Array Electrical Connection Rebid unanimously
- Approved ITB-017-21-AO Printing Services for Various City Departments unanimously
- Approved minutes from December 1, 2020 meeting unanimously