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Altamonte Springs public meetings in 2021

22 substantive meetings from 2021, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.

Tue Dec 7, 2021

City Commission

City Commission to update capital plan, add property rights element

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.

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✓ Decided: Commission approves first reading of two ordinances, including annual CIP update

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.

Tue Nov 16, 2021

City Commission

City Commission to consider waste franchise, ARPA funds, and baseball tournament

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.

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✓ Decided: City adopts ARPA rescue plan, approves franchise, easements, and manager raise

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.

Wed Nov 3, 2021

City Commission

Discussion of proposed American Rescue Plan Act spending plan

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.

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✓ Decided: City Commission reviews $22.18M ARPA spending plan

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.

Tue Oct 19, 2021

City Commission

Commission to vote on graffiti law, two rezonings, waste franchise

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.

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✓ Decided: Commission adopts graffiti ordinance 4-1, rezones two properties

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.

Tue Oct 5, 2021

City Commission

Altamonte Springs Commission reviews graffiti ordinance and rezoning requests

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.

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✓ Decided: Commission approves graffiti ordinance, rezoning, and other items

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.

Tue Sep 28, 2021

City Commission

Altamonte Springs Commission to adopt FY 2021/2022 budget

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.

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✓ Decided: City adopts $3.1M budget and 3.1 mills tax rate for FY 2021/22

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.

Tue Sep 14, 2021

City Commission

City Commission to adopt FY 2021/2022 budget and amend impact fees

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.

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✓ Decided: City adopts 3.1 mills tentative tax rate and budget for FY 2021/2022

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.

Tue Aug 3, 2021

City Commission

Commission to consider impact fee updates and graffiti ordinance

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.

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✓ Decided: Commission approves impact fee update on first reading

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.

Tue Jul 6, 2021

City Commission

City Commission to consider impact fee updates, graffiti law, flood plan

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.

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✓ Decided: Commission continues two ordinances, approves flood plan and easement abandonments

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.

Wed Jun 30, 2021

City Commission

City Commission reviews 2022 budget and department plans

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.

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✓ Decided: Commission agrees to proposed 3.1 millage rate for upcoming fiscal year

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.

Tue Jun 15, 2021

City Commission

Commission to vote on floodplain, environmental code changes and impact fees

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.

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✓ Decided: Commission approves floodplain and environmental code updates

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.

Tue Jun 1, 2021

City Commission

Commission to consider impact fee updates and floodplain code changes

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.

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✓ Decided: Commission confirms David Bass as Public Works & Utilities Director

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.

Tue May 18, 2021

City Commission

Commission to vote on police pension, impact fees, grants, contracts

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.

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✓ Decided: Commission approves police pension update and reduces fine for Hermits Trail property

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.

Tue May 4, 2021

City Commission

City Commission to consider parks/police impact fee changes

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.

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✓ Decided: Commission accepts Charter Committee report recommending no charter changes

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.

Tue Apr 20, 2021

City Commission

Commission to hold first reading on police pension plan update

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.

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✓ Decided: Commission approves police pension update on first reading

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.

Tue Apr 6, 2021

City Commission

Altamonte Springs City Commission meeting for April 6, 2021

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.

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✓ Decided: Commission adopts pension plan amendment, approves janitorial and COVID testing contracts

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.

Tue Mar 16, 2021

City Commission

Commission to approve water storage cost-share and two solicitation awards

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.

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✓ Decided: Commission accepts annual financial report, approves cost-share and finance items

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.

Tue Mar 2, 2021

City Commission

City Commission to consider West Altamonte water tank rehabilitation award

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.

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✓ Decided: Commission approves water tank rehabilitation contract

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.

Tue Feb 16, 2021

City Commission

Commission to hear business tax receipt appeal, appoint board members

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.

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✓ Decided: Commission upholds denial of business tax receipt for JJJ-IT Consulting

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.

Tue Feb 2, 2021

City Commission

Commission to discuss pension board appointment, approve utility relocation design services

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.

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✓ Decided: Commission appoints Jim Perry to Police Pension Board, approves finance item

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.

Tue Jan 19, 2021

City Commission

Commission to consider Duke Energy easement, Rooms to Go agreement

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.

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Tue Jan 5, 2021

City Commission

Commission to adopt annual capital improvement program update

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.

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✓ Decided: City Commission approves comprehensive plan update and school agreement

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.