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Altamonte Springs public meetings in 2023

21 substantive meetings from 2023, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.

Tue Dec 5, 2023

City Commission

City Commission to consider rezoning of SunRail property and fire station land

The City Commission will hold public hearings on land use changes, impact fees, and camping regulations. The body will also discuss the City Manager review and various board appointments.

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Tue Nov 21, 2023

City Commission

Commission considers rezoning of SunRail property and Fire Station 11

The City Commission will hold public hearings on land use changes and updates to the Comprehensive Plan and Water Supply Facilities Work Plan. The body will also review budget amendments and emergency management agreements for hurricane recovery.

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Tue Oct 17, 2023

City Commission

Commission to vote on SunRail property rezoning and Fire Station 11 land use

The Altamonte Springs City Commission will hold public hearings on two ordinances to change the future land use designation and rezone portions of FDOT SunRail property and a portion of Fire Station 11. They will also consider resolutions for a statewide mutual aid agreement, budget amendments for ARPA and gas tax funds, and several approvals including a replat, a LYNX funding agreement, and the Neighborhood Improvement Grant Program. The meeting includes recognition of a local baseball team and approval of prior minutes.

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Wed Oct 4, 2023

City Commission

City Commission to consider annexing SunRail property and Fire Station 11

The Altamonte Springs City Commission will hold public hearings on ordinances to annex portions of FDOT SunRail property and Fire Station 11, and to change the future land use designation and rezone those areas. The commission will also consider a fine reduction request for a property at 151 North State Road 434. The meeting includes approval of minutes and public comment periods.

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Tue Sep 19, 2023

City Commission

City Commission to adopt FY 2023/24 budget and fund library grant

The Altamonte Springs City Commission will hold public hearings to adopt the annual budget for fiscal year 2023/24 and to apply for a State Aid to Libraries Grant. The commission will also consider several agreements and appointments, including a School Resource Officer agreement with Seminole County Public Schools, allocation of federal justice assistance grant funds, renewal of commercial solid waste franchises, and appointments to the Police Officers' Pension Plan Board and other citizen boards. Finance items include a solicitation award for a water reclamation facility project and a sole source increase for UPS system maintenance.

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Wed Sep 6, 2023

City Commission

City Commission to adopt FY 2023/24 budget and annex SunRail property

The Altamonte Springs City Commission will hold public hearings to adopt the annual budget for fiscal year 2023/24 and to consider annexing portions of FDOT SunRail property and Fire Station 11. They will also consider amending the city's investment policy and make appointments to the Police Officers' Pension Plan Board and other citizen boards.

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✓ Decided: City Commission adopts tentative $124.8M budget and 3.1 mill tax rate

The City Commission approved a tentative annual budget of $124.8 million and a tentative millage rate of 3.1 mills for Fiscal Year 2023/24. The commission also advanced an annexation ordinance and updated the city's investment policy. Several citizen board appointments were made.

Tue Aug 15, 2023

City Commission

Commission to vote on land-use change, affordable housing inventory, and multiple contracts

The Altamonte Springs City Commission will hold public hearings and votes on several items, including a land-use and rezoning request at 1255 East Altamonte Drive, a resolution to create an inventory of city-owned property for affordable housing, and multiple resolutions related to traffic signals and streetlights. The agenda also includes approval of various contracts and finance items, such as a Hurricane Nicole recovery grant and several solicitation awards. The meeting is a regular session with both decision and discussion items.

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✓ Decided: City Commission approves rezoning and rescinds SunRail station area RFP

The City Commission approved land use changes and rezoning for 1255 East Altamonte Drive and rescinded a development RFP for the SunRail Station Area due to market infeasibility. The board also confirmed Bruce Doig as Director of Public Works and Utilities and approved several infrastructure resolutions. Additionally, the Commission created an inventory of city-owned property for potential affordable housing use.

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Wed Jul 5, 2023

City Commission

Commission to consider annexation and rezoning of 1255 East Altamonte Drive

The City Commission will hold public hearings on annexing and rezoning property at 1255 East Altamonte Drive, and a second hearing on rezoning 1220 East Altamonte Drive. They will also consider a replat for Banyan East Town, board appointments, agreements with the Seminole County Sheriff's Office, and a MetroPlan Orlando funding agreement. Finance items include a single-source contract for comprehensive plan updates and renewal of employee health insurance.

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✓ Decided: City Commission approves annexations and rezoning for East Altamonte Drive

The City Commission approved the annexation of 1255 East Altamonte Drive and the rezoning of properties at 1255 and 1220 East Altamonte Drive. The board also approved several inter-agency agreements and finance items, including employee health insurance renewal.

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Wed Jun 28, 2023

City Commission

City Commission reviews proposed budget and millage rate

The Altamonte Springs City Commission is holding a review meeting to discuss the recommended budget approach, confirm receipt of the proposed budget, and consider a request for recommended millage support. Department heads will present summaries of their budget needs. This is a working session, not a final vote.

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✓ Decided: Commissioners support 3.1 millage rate for proposed $124.8M budget

The City Commission reviewed a proposed budget of approximately $124.8 million, including $70 million for operating expenses and $54.8 million for capital improvements. All present commissioners expressed support for a 3.1 millage rate. The budget includes cuts to 12 positions and the deferral of some renewal and replacement items.

Tue Jun 20, 2023

City Commission

Commission to consider rezoning, annexation, and sheriff dispatch deal

The Altamonte Springs City Commission will hold public hearings on several rezoning and annexation requests, including properties on First Street and East Altamonte Drive. They will also vote on an updated dispatching services agreement with the Seminole County Sheriff's Office for FY 2023/2024, and consider fine reductions for two properties.

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✓ Decided: City Commission approves rezoning and various fine reductions

The City Commission adopted a rezoning ordinance for 942 First Street and approved first readings for annexations and rezoning at East Altamonte Drive. The board also approved a dispatching services agreement with the Seminole County Sheriff's Office and a sole-source contract for pump repairs.

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Tue Jun 6, 2023

City Commission

Commission to consider rezoning, annexation, ARPA budget amendment

The Altamonte Springs City Commission will hold public hearings on several land-use items, including a rezoning at 942 First Street, annexation at 1255 East Altamonte Drive, and a rezoning at 1220 East Altamonte Drive. They will also consider an ARPA budget amendment, a fine reduction request, a request to reconsider a previous action, and several finance items including contract change orders and a solicitation award.

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✓ Decided: City Commission approves ARPA budget amendment and fine reduction

The City Commission adopted a budget amendment for the American Rescue Plan Act and approved a fine reduction for IMAGES MGMT LLC. The board also advanced one rezoning request to a second reading and continued two other public hearings.

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Tue May 16, 2023

City Commission

Commission to vote on backyard chickens, parks code, annexation, and contracts

The Altamonte Springs City Commission will hold public hearings on two ordinances: one amending the Land Development Code to allow a backyard chicken program, and another revising Chapter 7 of the Code of Ordinances addressing parks. The commission will also consider approving an annexation of SunRail Pond and part of Fire Station 11, an emergency watershed protection grant for Hurricane Ian assistance, and a fine reduction for VALI Hospitality at 150 South Westmonte Drive. Several finance items are on the agenda, including solicitation awards for the Cranes Roost Boat Ramp, towing services, and an upper UV lighting system.

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✓ Decided: Altamonte Springs approves backyard chicken program and park code revisions

The City Commission adopted ordinances establishing a backyard chicken program and revising park codes. The board also approved a grant for watershed protection and a fine reduction for a local hospitality property.

Tue May 2, 2023

City Commission

✓ Decided: City Commission reduces code enforcement fine for 525 Applewood Avenue

The Commission approved a significant fine reduction for a property owner who became code compliant. They also advanced two ordinances on first reading and approved an interlocal agreement with Seminole County.

Tue Apr 18, 2023

City Commission

Commission to award SunRail bike/pedestrian connectivity construction contract

The Altamonte Springs City Commission will consider approving a replat for Lakeshore at CenterPointe, a fine reduction for a property at 206 Tranquility Cove, and appointments to citizen boards. They will also vote on two construction contracts, including one for SunRail station bicycle and pedestrian connectivity improvements and another for pavement management services funded by ARPA.

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✓ Decided: City Commission approves replat and construction contracts

The City Commission approved a replat for Lakeshore at CenterPointe and awarded construction contracts for Sun Rail connectivity and pavement management. The board also reduced a code enforcement fine for a resident and appointed two members to city boards.

Tue Apr 4, 2023

City Commission

Commission to award contracts for lift station generators and Cranes Roost limestone work

The City Commission is holding its regular meeting to approve minutes from the prior session and consider two solicitation awards. The first is for the purchase and installation of lift station generators using ARPA funds, and the second is for removal and installation of Haddonstone ornamental limestone at Cranes Roost. Public comment periods are scheduled, and the meeting is open to the public.

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✓ Decided: City Commission approves contracts for generators and limestone installation

The City Commission unanimously approved two solicitation awards for infrastructure and park maintenance. The meeting also included reports on potential legislative impacts on property taxes and utility funds, as well as updates on fiber optic installation issues.

Tue Mar 21, 2023

City Commission

Commission to consider annexation, sales tax project list, truck purchase

The Altamonte Springs City Commission is holding its regular meeting with several action items. They will consider a revision to the 3rd Generation Infrastructure Sales Tax project list, an intent to annex property at 1255 E. Altamonte Drive, and a solicitation award for a refuse/recycling truck purchase funded by ARPA. The meeting also includes approval of prior minutes, a presentation of the 2022 Annual Comprehensive Financial Report, and public comment periods.

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✓ Decided: City Commission accepts 2022 Annual Comprehensive Financial Report

The City Commission accepted the 2022 Annual Comprehensive Financial Report, which showed a net position of $349 million. The Commission also approved a revised infrastructure project list and an annexation request.

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Tue Mar 7, 2023

City Commission

Commission to award contract for mobile community outreach vehicle

The City Commission is meeting to approve the February 21, 2023 minutes, hear public comments, and consider a finance item. The main action is a solicitation award to LDV, Inc. for the purchase of a Mobile Community Outreach Vehicle funded by ARPA.

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✓ Decided: City Commission approves $251,277 for mobile community outreach vehicle

The City Commission awarded a solicitation to LDV, Inc. for the purchase of a Mobile Community Outreach Vehicle using ARPA funds. The commission also approved the minutes from the February 21, 2023 meeting.

Tue Feb 21, 2023

City Commission

Commission to award citywide infrastructure contract, update capital plan

The Altamonte Springs City Commission will hold a second-reading public hearing on Ordinance 1793-23, the annual update of the Comprehensive Plan's Five-Year Capital Improvement Program. The commission will also consider awarding a solicitation to Cathcart Construction Company – Florida, LLC for citywide infrastructure improvements to potable, sanitary, reclaimed, and stormwater systems with site restoration. The agenda also includes approval of minutes from the February 7, 2023 meeting and a safety recognition presentation.

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✓ Decided: City Commission approves updated Five-Year Capital Improvement Program

The City Commission adopted an annual update to the Comprehensive Plan’s Five-Year Capital Improvement Program. The Commission also approved a solicitation award for citywide infrastructure improvements. No members of the public attended the public hearing for the ordinance.

Tue Feb 7, 2023

City Commission

Commission to hold first hearing on annual capital improvement program update

The City Commission will hold the first reading of Ordinance No. 1793-23, which updates the Comprehensive Plan's Five-Year Capital Improvement Program. The meeting also includes approval of prior minutes, a discussion on appointing an alternate to the Council of Local Governments in Seminole County, and public comment periods.

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✓ Decided: City Commission approves first reading of Five-Year Capital Improvement Program update

The Commission approved the first reading of Ordinance No. 1793-23 to update the Comprehensive Plan’s Five-Year Capital Improvement Program. The body also approved the minutes from the January 17, 2023, meeting and appointed an alternate for the Council of Local Governments in Seminole County.

Tue Jan 17, 2023

City Commission

Commission to approve minutes, surplus equipment sale

This is a largely procedural regular meeting. The Commission will approve the minutes from the January 3, 2023 meeting and consider a finance item regarding the sale of city surplus equipment and machinery. Public comment is invited during two informal communication periods.

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✓ Decided: City Commission approves disposal of surplus equipment and machinery

The City Commission unanimously approved the disposal of city surplus equipment and machinery via public auction. The commission also approved the minutes from the January 3, 2023 meeting.

Tue Jan 3, 2023

City Commission

Commission to vote on commercial waste franchise for RGH Waste & Disposal

The Altamonte Springs City Commission will hold a second reading public hearing on Ordinance No. 1792-23, which would grant a commercial solid waste franchise to RGH Waste & Disposal, LLC. The commission will also confirm Jason Burton as Growth Management Director, recognize a 10-year employee, and make appointments to citizen boards and the Seminole County CSBG Advisory Board.

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✓ Decided: City grants commercial solid waste franchise to RGH Waste & Disposal, LLC

The City Commission approved a commercial solid waste franchise agreement and confirmed the appointment of a new Director of Growth Management. Several citizens were appointed to the Planning and Personnel Administration boards. The Commission also reappointed Commissioner Turney to the Seminole County Community Service Block Grant Advisory Board.