Altamonte Springs public meetings in 2025

City Commission

The commission will conduct a public hearing on Resolution 1472, a fiscal year 2025/26 budget amendment. They will also discuss the City Manager review and the appointment to the Seminole County Community Service Block Grant Advisory Board. Finance items include a sole‑source purchase of a Grit SlurryCup for the Regional Water Reclamation Facility and an award for pyrotechnic shows at Cranes Roost Park. Routine agenda items cover an invocation, employee service recognition, and the swearing‑in of the new Director of Human Resources.

• Public hearing on Resolution 1472 – FY 2025/26 Budget Amendment
• Sole‑source approval of Eutek Systems Inc. d/b/a Hydro International Wastewater, Inc. for one Grit SlurryCup (RWRF, SS-26-027-GR)
• Solicitation award for pyrotechnic shows at Cranes Roost Park (RFP-26-013‑KY)
• Confirmation and swearing‑in of Kendall Gow as Director of Human Resources
• Discussion of City Manager review and CSBG Advisory Board appointment

The City Commission unanimously confirmed Kendall Gow as the new Director of Human Resources. It also unanimously approved the FY 2025/26 budget amendment (Resolution 1472), the citywide merit rate of 3.3%, and Commissioner Turney’s continuation on the Seminole County Community Service Block Grant Advisory Board. Finance items A and B – a sole‑source purchase for the Regional Water Reclamation Facility and a pyrotechnics contract for Cranes Roost Park – were approved unanimously.

• Confirmed Kendall Gow as Director of Human Resources (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 1472 FY 2025/26 Budget Amendment (unanimous)
• Approved city merit rate of 3.3% (unanimous)
• Approved Commissioner Turney to continue on CSBG Advisory Board (unanimous)
• Approved Finance Item A: sole‑source vendor Eutek Systems for grit slurry cup (unanimous)
• Approved Finance Item B: solicitation award for pyrotechnic shows at Cranes Roost Park (unanimous)
• Approved minutes from the November 18, 2025 meeting (unanimous)
• Approved minutes from the December 2, 2025 meeting (unanimous)

City Commission

The Altamonte Springs City Commission will convene to approve minutes, select a vice mayor, and hold public hearings on floodplain management and investment policy statements. The body will also consider adopting a comprehensive emergency management plan and a St. Stephen Lutheran Church affordable housing project.

• Public hearing on 2025-2030 Floodplain Management Plan
• Public hearing on amending Investment Policy Statement for City Funds
• Public hearing on amending Investment Policy Statement for employee plans
• Adoption of 2025 Comprehensive Emergency Management Plan
• St. Stephen Lutheran Church Affordable Housing Project request

The City Commission unanimously approved the Ekos at the Springs affordable housing project on a parcel owned by St. Stephen Lutheran Church, authorizing the Mayor to execute the commitment agreement. The commission also adopted the 2025‑2030 Floodplain Management Plan, amended several investment policy statements, and approved the 2025 Comprehensive Emergency Management Plan. Additional actions included selecting a Vice Mayor, approving prior meeting minutes, and authorizing disposal of surplus city equipment.

• Selected Commissioner Reece as Vice Mayor (unanimous)
• Approved minutes from October 21, 2025 meeting (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution 1469 – 2025‑2030 Floodplain Management Plan with pronoun amendment (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution 1470 – Amended Investment Policy Statement of City Funds (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution 1471 – Amended Investment Policies for employee retirement and pension plans (unanimous)
• Approved 2025 City Comprehensive Emergency Management Plan (unanimous)
• Approved St. Stephen Lutheran Church affordable housing project (Ekos at the Springs) and authorized Mayor to sign agreement (unanimous)
• Authorized disposal of surplus city equipment and machinery at public auction (unanimous)

City Commission

The City Commission will hold second readings for ordinances regarding condominium milestone inspection repairs and criminal history screenings for certain employees and vendors. The body will also review a land acquisition and funding agreements.

• Ordinance No. 1835-25 regarding condominium milestone inspection repairs
• Ordinance No. 1837-25 regarding criminal history screening for specific positions and vendors
• LYNX FY 2025/2026 Funding Agreement
• Purchase agreement with MB Dream Homes, LLC for Lot 130 (Less Rd) of the Replat of Winwood Park
• Top Ten Work Priorities for 2025/2026

The Commission unanimously approved two ordinances: one updating condominium inspection repair standards and another requiring criminal‑history screening for certain jobs and contractors. It also approved a funding agreement with LYNX, a purchase of a lot in unincorporated Seminole County, and the Top Ten Work Priorities for 2025‑2026.

• Approved Ordinance 1835‑25 (condominium milestone inspection repairs) – unanimous
• Approved Ordinance 1837‑25 (criminal‑history screening for specified positions) – unanimous
• Approved LYNX FY 2025/2026 funding agreement – unanimous
• Approved purchase of Lot 130, Replat of Winwood Park, PB 3, PG 30 – unanimous
• Approved Top Ten Work Priorities for 2025/2026 – unanimous

City Commission

The Altamonte Springs City Commission will hold first‑reading public hearings on two ordinances: Ordinance No. 1835‑25, which amends Chapter 10 of the City Code to address condominium milestone inspection repairs, and Ordinance No. 1837‑25, which establishes criminal‑history screening requirements for certain city positions and outside contractors. A resolution (1468) on the abandonment of a traffic‑signal easement at the Park at Altamonte West will also be considered. The commission will review requests for approval of the 2025/2026 Neighborhood Improvement Grant Program for The Glens at Country Creek and the renewal of commercial solid‑waste franchises for fiscal year 2025/2026. Several contract awards and renewals, including legal services, legislative consulting, and construction projects, will be approved under finance items.

• Ordinance No. 1835‑25 – amendment to Chapter 10 for condominium milestone inspection repairs
• Ordinance No. 1837‑25 – criminal‑history screening for specified positions and contractors
• Resolution 1468 – traffic‑signal easement abandonment at Park at Altamonte West
• Request for approval of 2025/2026 Neighborhood Improvement Grant Program – The Glens at Country Creek
• Renewal of commercial solid‑waste franchises for fiscal year 2025/2026

The City Commission approved Resolution 1468, abandoning the traffic signal easement for the Altamonte West park, with a 4‑1 vote. It also approved the first readings of Ordinances 1835‑25 and 1837‑25, setting second readings for October 21. Additional approvals included a $1,500 neighborhood improvement grant, renewal of commercial solid‑waste franchises, and several finance contracts, all passed unanimously.

• Approved Resolution 1468 (traffic signal easement abandonment) – vote 4-1
• Approved Ordinance No. 1835-25 on first reading; second reading set for Oct 21 – unanimous
• Approved Ordinance No. 1837-25 on first reading; second reading set for Oct 21 – unanimous
• Approved $1,500 Neighborhood Improvement Grant for The Glens at Country Creek – unanimous
• Approved renewal of Commercial Solid Waste Franchises for FY 2025/2026 – unanimous
• Approved Finance Items A‑E (professional services, consulting, construction contracts, chemicals) – unanimous
• Approved minutes from the September 18, 2025 meeting – unanimous

City Commission

The Altamonte Springs City Commission will hold a public hearing to adopt the Annual Budget for Fiscal Year 2025/26 and consider a contract for erosion control countermeasures along the Little Wekiva River.

• Public Hearing: Adoption of Annual Budget for Fiscal Year 2025/26
• Public Hearing: Application for State Aid to Libraries Grant
• Finance Item: Contract award to Cathcart Construction Company for erosion control
• Approval of minutes from the Regular Meeting of September 3, 2025
• Reports

The Commission unanimously approved the September 3 minutes, adopted a 4.0‑mill property tax rate, and adopted the final FY 2025/26 budget. It also unanimously approved a library grant application and a contract for erosion‑control repairs on city‑owned property.

• Approved September 3, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution 1465 setting millage rate at 4.0 mills (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution 1466 establishing final FY 2025/26 budget (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution 1467 approving library State Aid grant application (unanimous)
• Approved finance item awarding contract to Cathcart Construction for erosion‑control repairs (unanimous)

City Commission

The Commission approved the minutes from the August 19, 2025 meeting unanimously. It then adopted a tentative millage rate of 4.0 mills for Fiscal Year 2025/26, voting 4‑0. The recommended budget with amendments was also adopted as the tentative FY 2025/26 budget, with a 4‑0 vote. A final public hearing on the budget and millage rate is scheduled for September 18, 2025.

• Approved August 19, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Adopted tentative millage rate of 4.0 mills for FY 2025/26 (4-0)
• Adopted recommended budget with amendments as tentative FY 2025/26 budget (4-0)

City Commission

The commission adopted Ordinance No. 1836‑25 to amend utility rates in the city code. It also approved the MetroPlan Orlando FY 2025/2026 funding agreement and the dispatch services agreement with the Seminole County Sheriff’s Office. Finance items for insurance broker services, mental health services, and traffic signal maintenance were approved. All motions carried unanimously.

• Approved Ordinance No. 1836‑25 amending utility rates (unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance No. 1831‑25 first‑reading comprehensive plan text amendments (unanimous)
• Approved MetroPlan Orlando FY 2025/2026 funding agreement (unanimous)
• Approved Dispatch Services agreement with Seminole County Sheriff’s Office (unanimous)
• Approved Finance Item A – Insurance Advisor/Broker Services contract (unanimous)
• Approved Finance Item B – Mental Health and Wellness Services contract (unanimous)
• Approved Finance Item C – Traffic Control Devices and Chinchor Electric services contract (unanimous)
• Approved minutes from the July 1, 2025 meeting (unanimous)

City Commission

The Commission unanimously approved an interlocal agreement with Seminole County to oversee FEMA private‑property mitigation programs. It also adopted the updated Seminole County Local Mitigation and Resiliency Strategy, approved the first reading of Ordinance 1836‑25 amending utility rates, allocated 2024 JAG grant funds to the County Sheriff’s Office, and authorized the City Manager to sign purchase orders during summer recess.

• Approved Interlocal Agreement for FEMA private‑property mitigation (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution 1463 adopting Seminole County Local Mitigation and Resiliency Strategy (unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance 1836‑25 amending utility rates – first reading, set second reading for Aug 19 (unanimous)
• Approved Allocation of 2024 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant funds to Seminole County Sheriff’s Office (unanimous)
• Approved Finance Items: renewal of employee health insurance for FY 2026 and disposal of surplus city equipment (unanimous)
• Authorized City Manager to execute purchase orders during summer recess (unanimous)
• Appointed Jonathan Sieg to Code Enforcement Board (term July 2, 2025 – June 30, 2028) (unanimous)
• Reappointed Monica Tschickardt to Planning Board (unanimous)

City Commission

The June 25 review meeting consisted of presentations and discussions on the proposed $123 million budget, tree‑removal policy, business tax enforcement, legal matters with the City of Apopka, and departmental updates. No motions were voted on, and no approvals, denials, or tablings were recorded. The commission members asked questions but did not adopt any resolutions.

City Commission

The commission approved Ordinance No. 1834‑25 to adjust the residential refuse disposal service rate. It also approved a school resource officer agreement with Seminole County and allocated JAG grant funds to the sheriff’s office for equipment. Additional actions included reappointing board members, awarding a $95,526.16 AV contract, and naming Mayor Bates as the city’s delegate to the Florida League of Cities conference. All motions carried unanimously.

• Approved Ordinance No. 1834‑25 adjusting residential refuse disposal service rate (unanimous)
• Approved 2025‑2026 School Resource Officer agreement with Seminole County School Board (unanimous)
• Approved allocation of 2024 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant funds to Seminole County Sheriff’s Office for law‑enforcement equipment (unanimous)
• Reappointed Russel Hauck to the Personnel Administration Board (unanimous)
• Reappointed Rory Salimbene to the Board of Zoning Appeals (unanimous)
• Reappointed Marjorie A. Pollard to the Board of Zoning Appeals and Jeffrey Boebinger to the Code Enforcement Board (unanimous)
• Approved $95,526.16 contract to Teer Engineering LLC for conference‑room audio‑visual system installation (unanimous)
• Approved Mayor Bates as the city’s voting delegate to the Florida League of Cities Annual Conference (unanimous)

City Commission

The City Commission voted to reject all existing bids for insurance advisor and brokerage services and directed the City Manager to issue a new request for proposals promptly, establishing a new review committee. It also approved the May 20 meeting minutes, advanced Ordinance No. 1834‑25 to a second reading, and approved a utility rate study. All motions passed unanimously.

• Rejected all insurance advisor/broker bids and instructed new RFP (unanimous)
• Approved May 20 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance No. 1834‑25 first reading, set second reading for June 17 (unanimous)
• Approved utility rate study (unanimous)

City Commission

The City Commission accepted the 2025 Advisory Charter Committee Report and approved the Penland Lot 2 Transfer of Development Rights agreement, contingent on City Attorney title approval. It imposed a $30,773.25 fine that can be reduced to $2,500 if paid within 90 days. The Commission also approved two finance awards for sod installation and synthetic turf replacement at Eastmonte Park.

• Approved 2025 Advisory Charter Committee Report (unanimous)
• Approved Penland Lot 2 Transfer of Development Rights (OT24-15) pending title update (unanimous)
• Imposed fine of $30,773.25 with $2,500 reduction if paid within 90 days (unanimous)
• Approved finance award to Lake Jem Farms, LLC for sod supply and installation (unanimous)
• Approved finance award to Act Global Americas, Inc. for synthetic turf work at Eastmonte Park (unanimous)

City Commission

The City Commission approved the Annual Comprehensive Financial Report for FY 2024, adopted Resolution 1461 to replace the Virtus Ceredex Mid‑Cap Value Equity R6 Fund with the MFS Mid‑Cap Value R6 Fund, and approved four finance items covering equipment disposal, a single‑source pension system vendor, architectural/engineering service rankings, and an emergency HVAC chiller replacement. All motions passed unanimously. The minutes from the April 1, 2025 meeting were also approved.

• Approved Annual Comprehensive Financial Report for FY 2024 (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 1461 to replace Virtus Ceredex Mid‑Cap Value Equity R6 Fund with MFS Mid‑Cap Value R6 Fund (unanimous)
• Approved disposal of surplus city equipment and machinery (unanimous)
• Approved single‑source vendor Gabriel, Roeder, Smith & Co. for pension administration system (unanimous)
• Approved evaluation committee ranking for professional architectural and engineering services (unanimous)
• Approved emergency purchase to replace HVAC chiller at Westmonte Recreation Center (unanimous)
• Approved minutes from the regular meeting of April 1, 2025 (unanimous)

City Commission

The commission approved the minutes from the March 18 meeting and authorized a wholesale sewer service agreement with Sunshine Water Services Corporation. It also reduced a fine for 909 N State Road 434 and approved three procurement actions for park limestone parts, holiday décor services, and water‑reclamation equipment. All actions passed unanimously.

• Approved March 18, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved Wholesale Sewer Service Agreement with Sunshine Water Services Corp; Mayor authorized to sign (unanimous)
• Reduced fine for 909 N State Road 434 to $23,107.25 if paid within 90 days, otherwise $81,023.25 (unanimous)
• Approved sole‑source contract with Haddonstone (USA) Ltd for ornamental limestone parts for Cranes Roost Park (unanimous)
• Approved award to Artistic Holiday Designs, LLC for holiday décor services (re‑bid) (unanimous)
• Approved sole‑source contract with HUBER Technology, Inc. for mechanical belt screen and wash press for Regional Water Reclamation Facility (unanimous)