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Altamonte Springs public meetings in 2024

23 substantive meetings from 2024, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.

Tue Dec 3, 2024

City Commission

Public hearing on comprehensive plan capital improvement update and new credit card convenience fee

The City Commission will hold public hearings on first reading of Ordinance 1830-25 to update the five-year capital improvement element of the Comprehensive Plan, on Resolution 1451 to add a convenience fee for credit/debit card payments, and on Resolution 1453 for a Fiscal Year 2024/25 Budget Amendment. Commissioners will also consider revising the 3rd Generation Infrastructure Sales Tax Project List, approving an updated Mutual Aid Agreement for law enforcement on SunRail, and appointing board and trustee members. Finance items include awarding a contract for two mobile EV charger units and a sole source purchase for railing system replacement parts at Cranes Roost Park.

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Tue Nov 19, 2024

City Commission

City Commission to certify election results and swear in commissioners

The City Commission will certify the November 5, 2024 election results and administer oaths of office to Commissioners Brunscheen and O’Malley. The body will also hold public hearings regarding the Comprehensive Plan and the Live Local Act property tax exemption.

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Tue Oct 15, 2024

City Commission

Commission considers East Town Special Plan Zoning Overlay

The City Commission will hold a second reading for a Land Development Code amendment regarding the East Town Special Plan. The body is also reviewing a neighborhood grant program and a traffic safety action plan.

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Wed Oct 2, 2024

City Commission

Public hearings on East Town zoning overlay and rezoning of 1370 Altamonte Drive

The City Commission will hold public hearings on proposed zoning changes, including a second reading for land use and rezoning at 1370 E. Altamonte Drive and a first reading for adopting the East Town Special Plan Zoning Overlay. The meeting also includes approvals for a state library grant, investment policy amendments, holiday designations, and single-source purchases for police radios and investment consulting.

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Tue Sep 17, 2024

City Commission

City Commission holds public hearing on FY 2024/25 budget adoption

The City Commission will hold a public hearing to adopt the annual budget for Fiscal Year 2024/25 via Resolutions 1448 and 1449. Commissioners will also discuss appointments to citizen boards and committees. A finance item involves approving the selection committee's final ranking for engineering design services for stormwater and water systems.

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Tue Sep 3, 2024

City Commission

Public hearing on adoption of the FY 2024/25 annual budget

The City Commission is holding a public hearing to adopt the Annual Budget for Fiscal Year 2024/25. The meeting also includes appointment of citizen board members and several finance items, including solicitation awards for ADA compliance services, candy purchases for city events, and sports officiating services. Other actions involve approval to purchase athletic apparel above the threshold and a single-source waiver for an update to the city's mobility plan and fee.

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Tue Aug 20, 2024

City Commission

Commission considers annexation and rezoning of 1370 E. Altamonte Drive

The City Commission will hold public hearings regarding the annexation, land use designation, and rezoning of 1370 E. Altamonte Drive. The body will also consider a Comprehensive Plan text amendment for multimodal transportation and several intergovernmental agreements.

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Tue Aug 20, 2024

City Commission

Commission to discuss settlement for Gateway Drive

This is a work session agenda with one substantive item: a discussion of settlement matters related to Gateway Drive. No other items are listed; the meeting consists of opening, the discussion, and adjournment.

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✓ Decided: Commission discusses $425K settlement in Gateway Drive lawsuit

The City Commission held a work session to discuss a proposed $425,000 settlement in litigation over Gateway Drive pavers involving SEMA Construction and Kimley-Horn. No formal action was taken; the settlement will be presented for a vote at a regular meeting. The city has spent about $389,000 on repairs, and replacing the pavers would cost $1.1 million.

Thu Jul 18, 2024

City Commission

Commission to discuss property tax rate for 2024/2025

The Altamonte Springs City Commission is holding a special meeting to discuss the proposed millage rate for Fiscal Year 2024/2025. The meeting includes an invocation and pledge of allegiance, followed by the discussion. No vote or decision is listed on the agenda.

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✓ Decided: Commission votes 4-1 to raise millage rate to 4.0, saving library

The City Commission voted 4-1 to set the millage rate at 4.0 mills for FY 2024/2025, an increase of 0.9 mills from the current 3.1 rate. The increase is expected to raise about $4.3-4.4 million annually, restoring the library and other budget cuts. Commissioner Turney voted against the increase, citing concerns about the impact on renters and low-income residents. The revised budget will be presented at public hearings on September 3 and 17.

Tue Jul 2, 2024

City Commission

City Commission to consider rezoning and land use for 240 Storage Pointe

The City Commission will review requests for rezoning and future land use changes at 240 Storage Pointe. The agenda also includes the annexation of 1370 E. Altamonte Drive and a sidewalk improvement agreement with FDOT.

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Wed Jun 26, 2024

City Commission

City Commission reviews proposed budget and recommended approach

The City Commission will review the receipt of the proposed budget and the City Manager's recommended approach. The meeting includes operational summaries from various city departments, including Police, Public Works, and Finance.

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Tue Jun 18, 2024

City Commission

Proposed annexation and rezoning of 240 Storage Pointe

The City Commission will hold hearings regarding the annexation and rezoning of 240 Storage Pointe. The agenda also includes a proposal to adjust residential refuse disposal service rates, which would change the cost of trash collection.

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Tue Jun 4, 2024

City Commission

Rezoning and land use changes for 176 and 180 Vagabond Way are under consideration.

The City Commission will hold public hearings on rezoning properties on Vagabond Way and adjusting residential refuse disposal rates. The agenda also includes an agreement for a waste-to-energy project and the distribution of infrastructure surtax funds.

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Tue May 21, 2024

City Commission

City Commission discusses annexation and rezoning for Vagabond Way properties

The City Commission will consider several ordinances regarding the annexation, future land use, and rezoning of 176 and 180 Vagabond Way. The agenda also includes a new collection fee ordinance and a grant cooperation agreement with Seminole County.

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Tue May 7, 2024

City Commission

Commission to vote on Duke Energy substation rezoning

The Altamonte Springs City Commission will hold public hearings on a rezoning for the Duke Energy substation at 385 South State Road 434 and on annexing 176 and 180 Vagabond Way. They will also consider a fine reduction for 597 Maitland Avenue, approve purchases above thresholds for sports apparel, and waive solicitation for a laser scanner. The meeting includes routine items like minutes approval and an award presentation.

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Tue Apr 16, 2024

City Commission

Commission to consider rezoning Duke Energy substation, contract awards

The Altamonte Springs City Commission will hold a first-reading public hearing on Ordinance No. 1813-24 to rezone the Duke Energy Substation at 385 South State Road 434. The commission will also consider three finance items: a single-source waiver for city-wide cable, internet and SIP trunk services; a solicitation award to Traffic Control Devices, LLC for annual streetlight maintenance; and a solicitation award to SHI International Corp. for technology equipment funded by ARPA. The agenda also includes approval of minutes, a presentation of the 2023 Annual Comprehensive Financial Report, and public comment periods.

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Tue Apr 2, 2024

City Commission

City Commission to consider two annexations, Duke Energy land use, sewer deal with Eatonville

The Altamonte Springs City Commission will hold public hearings and consider several requests, including assigning a future land use designation to the Duke Energy substation, a comprehensive plan text amendment, a maintenance agreement with FDOT, and two annexation petitions. The commission will also vote on a reclaimed water cost participation agreement, a wholesale sewer service agreement with Eatonville, and two solicitation awards for construction projects.

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Tue Mar 19, 2024

City Commission

City Commission to consider annexing, zoning Duke Energy substation

The Altamonte Springs City Commission will hold three public hearings on ordinances related to the Duke Energy Substation at 385 South State Road 434. These include a second reading on annexation and first readings on assigning a future land use designation and rezoning the property. The meeting also includes approval of prior minutes and public comment periods.

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Tue Mar 5, 2024

City Commission

Commission to consider annexing Duke Energy substation and church property

The Altamonte Springs City Commission will hold a public hearing on the first reading of an ordinance to annex the Duke Energy substation at 385 South State Road 434. They will also consider requests to extend a PUD master land use plan, annex Annunciation Catholic Church properties, amend the MetroPlan Orlando interlocal agreement, and approve an easement purchase for a lift station rehabilitation project.

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Tue Feb 20, 2024

City Commission

Commission to award sewer truck purchase, waive bid for travel team tournaments

The City Commission will consider two finance items: awarding a contract for a combination sewer cleaning truck funded by ARPA, and waiving formal solicitation to approve a single/sole source for participation in ABA & AFA Spring Travel Team Tournaments. The agenda also includes approval of prior meeting minutes and public comment periods.

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Tue Feb 6, 2024

City Commission

City Commission to vote on water supply plan amendment

The Altamonte Springs City Commission is holding a regular meeting with a public hearing for the second reading of Ordinance No. 1809-24, a comprehensive plan text amendment for the Water Supply Facilities Work Plan. The commission will also approve minutes from the January 16, 2024 meeting and hear informal communications from the public.

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Tue Jan 16, 2024

City Commission

Commission to vote on FDOT highway maintenance agreement, contracts

The Altamonte Springs City Commission will hold a regular meeting with a public hearing on a highway maintenance agreement with the Florida Department of Transportation, plus several finance items including contract awards and a fine reduction. The agenda also includes routine items like minutes approval and surplus equipment disposal.

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Tue Jan 2, 2024

City Commission

City Commission to vote on fire/rescue impact fees and camping ban

The Altamonte Springs City Commission will hold public hearings on two ordinances: one updating fire/rescue impact fees and another banning camping on public property. They will also consider annexing a Duke Energy substation and accepting a grant for Hurricane Idalia recovery.

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