Kissimmee public meetings in 2025

City Commission

The City Commission will hold public hearings on two ordinances: one to rezone 52.59 acres at 2220 Fortune Road from Multi-Family Medium Density Residential (RC-1) to RC-2, and another to update signage definitions in the Land Development Code. The meeting will also recognize community service awards, swear in four new police officers, and vote on routine contracts including a $1.09M fire engine purchase and a $229K electrical line extension.

• Rezone 52.59 acres at 2220 Fortune Road from RC-1 to RC-2 (Ordinance #25-20)
• Update Land Development Code signage definitions (Ordinance #25-21)
• Approve $1,089,625 fire engine purchase from Sutphen Corporation
• Authorize $229,000 contract with KUA for electrical line extension at Mill Run Park Fire Station
• Swearing in of four new police officers: Yuberki Tavarez, Ta’Heem Davis, D’Angelo Riascos, Juan Morales

The Kissimmee City Commission approved a zoning map amendment for about 52.59 acres at 2220 Fortune Road, changing the designation from Multi-Family Medium Density Residential (RC-1) to Multi-Family Medium Density Residential (RC-2) on a 5-0 vote. Commissioners also approved the first reading of a Land Development Code sign update 5-0, and passed a consent agenda minus one airport lease item, which was then approved 5-0 with the extension period shortened from one year to four months. The commission set its 2026 meeting calendar and gave consensus direction on a sculpture donation event, downtown code changes, and exploring an NFL Super Bowl livestream event.

• Approved Ordinance #3127 rezoning ~52.59 acres at 2220 Fortune Road from RC-1 to RC-2 (5-0)
• Approved first reading of Ordinance #25-21 updating Land Development Code sign rules and definitions (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda in its entirety minus item 7.H (5-0)
• Approved airport lease First Right of Refusal amendment with extension cut from one year to four months (5-0)
• Approved 2026 City Commission meeting calendar (5-0)
• Consent agenda included: $1,089,625 fire engine purchase (with $89,894 discount if paid in 30 days), $229,007 KUA electrical line contract, $1.31M sale of 1021 W. Oak Street, and $366,775.87 Dell server purchase
• Consensus to proceed with City coordination of sculpture donation event at Lakefront Park on February 14, 2026
• Consensus for staff to prepare downtown code amendments for Planning Advisory Board and City Commission review

Advisory Boards

The Parks & Recreation Advisory Board is meeting to approve prior minutes, hear public comment, and receive a director's update. The board will also discuss a Community Benefit Grant under new business. The agenda is mostly routine, with no major decisions or proposals detailed.

• Approval of October 8, 2025 meeting minutes
• Community Benefit Grant discussion
• Directors update

The Parks and Recreation Advisory Board approved a $1,238 Community Benefit Grant to the Kingdom Kids Assistance Program, a third-year recipient under the new grant process. The motion carried 8-0. The board also unanimously approved the October 8, 2025 meeting minutes. No other substantive decisions were made; the rest of the meeting consisted of a director's update on upcoming projects and events.

• Approved $1,238 Community Benefit Grant to Kingdom Kids Assistance Program (8-0)
• Approved October 8, 2025 meeting minutes (8-0)

Advisory Boards

The Kissimmee Planning Advisory Board is holding a public hearing on proposed Ordinance 25-21, which would reorganize and update Chapter 14-11 (Signs) and revise signage definitions in Chapter 14-2 of the Land Development Code. The board will also address old business, minutes, and other public hearings.

• Public hearing on Ordinance 25-21 amending Chapter 14-2 (Definitions) and Chapter 14-11 (Signs)
• Reorganizing and updating sign regulations
• Repealing conflicting ordinances

The Planning Advisory Board approved Proposed Ordinance # 25-21 to reorganize and update signage definitions and standards in the Land Development Code. The approval included a specific amendment to remove the 4-12 month restriction on yard signs.

• Denied motion to remove first two paragraphs of Sign Code page 14.11.24 (0-6)
• Approved removal of 4-12 month restriction for yard signs on page 14.11.24 (6-0)
• Approved Proposed Ordinance # 25-21 with the yard sign amendment (6-0)

City Commission

The Kissimmee City Commission will hold a final reading public hearing on Ordinance #25-13 to rezone about 4.53 acres at 4200 W Vine St from Vine Street West Mixed-Use Planned Unit Development (MUPUD) to Mixed-Use Urban Corridor (T5-U). The commission will also hold public hearings on the CDBG annual performance report and a substantial amendment to the FY2024-2025 action plan. The consent agenda includes several routine items such as grant acceptances, lease extensions, and equipment purchases.

• Final reading of Ordinance #25-13 to rezone 4200 W Vine St (4.53 acres) to Mixed-Use Urban Corridor (T5-U)
• Public hearing on CDBG CAPER for PY2024-2025, total allocation $896,862
• Public hearing on Substantial Amendment No. 2 to FY2024-2025 Annual Action Plan, reallocating CDBG funds
• Accept $755,000 FDOT grant amendment for Parcel 8 construction at Kissimmee Gateway Airport
• Fifth addendum lease extension for Bilmar Avionics, Inc. at the airport

The Kissimmee City Commission approved a one-time holiday incentive payment of approximately $529,832 from reserves for all full-time and part-time employees, after removing the item from the consent agenda for discussion. Commissioners also gave final approval to a zoning change at 4200 W Vine St and approved two Community Development Block Grant items. The consent agenda, minus the holiday pay item, passed 4-0, including a resolution to opt out of the Live Local Act property tax exemption. Commissioner Carlos Alvarez was absent for all votes.

• Approved $529,832 holiday incentive payment for full-time and part-time employees (4-0)
• Approved final reading of Ordinance #3126 rezoning 4200 W Vine St from MUPUD to Mixed-Use Urban Corridor T5-U (4-0)
• Approved Program Year 2024-2025 CDBG Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report (CAPER) (4-0)
• Approved Second Substantial Amendment to the Annual Action Plan for FY 2024-2025 (4-0)
• Approved consent agenda except item 7.K, including Resolution #29-2025 opting out of the Live Local Act property tax exemption (4-0)
• Accepted $1,000,854 CDBG FY2025 award from HUD and authorized the Mayor to execute the agreement
• Accepted FY25 COPS Hiring Program Grant and authorized the City Manager to execute documents and amend the budget
• Approved $364,072 advance purchase of a 2025 Ford F600 XL 4x4 Brush Truck/High-Water Rescue Vehicle

Advisory Boards

The Affordable Housing Advisory Committee is meeting to approve minutes, review its annual report for FY 2024-2025, and discuss potential items for FY 2026-2027. The agenda is mostly routine, with no specific decisions or dollar amounts listed.

• Approval of minutes from October 16, 2025 meeting
• Public hearing on AHAC Annual Report for FY 2024-2025
• Discussion of potential items to review in FY 2026-2027

The Affordable Housing Advisory Committee approved its October 16, 2025 minutes and adopted its Annual Report for FY 2024-2025, both by 6-0 votes. In new business, the committee reached consensus to prioritize impact fee strategies and to combine required state items with early preparation for the FY 2026-2027 review cycle. Members also discussed a state support initiative application and a draft statement due December 19, with the housing manager to compile it.

• Approved October 16, 2025 AHAC minutes (6-0)
• Adopted AHAC Annual Report for FY 2024-2025 (6-0)
• Consensus to include impact fee strategies as a priority for FY 2026-2027
• Consensus on combined approach: select required priority items while reserving time for early preparation and research

Pension Boards

The General Pension Board is meeting to review the 4th quarter investment report for FY 2025 and consider approving a proposed Investment Policy Statement. The board will also approve routine administrative items including minutes, expense reports, and quarterly retirements, and will hear a presentation from a law firm. This is a regular quarterly meeting focused on pension fund oversight.

• Review of 4th Quarter Mariner Quarterly Investment Report for FY 2025
• Approval of Proposed Investment Policy Statement
• Approval of 4th Quarterly Expense Report for FY 2025
• Approval of Quarterly Retirements and Return of Contributions for 4th Qtr. of FY 2025
• Consideration for Presentation from Wolf Popper Litigation Law Firm

The General Pension Board approved rebalancing the investment account by moving $3M from the DSM account to the Mutual Funds account to purchase Vanguard S&P Index shares, and adopted a revised Investment Policy Statement to comply with state statutes. The board also approved the August 28, 2025 minutes, the 4th quarterly expense report, and quarterly retirements and return of contributions. No action was taken on adding a third litigation firm, as the board agreed it was not needed.

• Approved $3M rebalancing from DSM to Mutual Funds for Vanguard S&P Index (7-0)
• Adopted revised Investment Policy Statement (7-0)
• Approved General Pension Board minutes for August 28, 2025 (7-0)
• Approved 4th Quarterly Expense Report for FY 2025 (7-0)
• Approved Quarterly Retirements and Return of Contributions for 4th Qtr FY 2025 (7-0)

Advisory Boards

The Kissimmee Planning Advisory Board will hold a public hearing on a rezoning request for Fortune Road, changing the zoning designation from RC-1 to RC-2. The board will also consider approving the minutes from its May 21, 2025 meeting and discuss Rosenberg's Rules of Order.

• Public hearing on ZMA-25-0009 Fortune Road Rezoning (Ordinance #25-20) from RC-1 to RC-2
• Approval of May 21, 2025 meeting minutes
• Discussion of Rosenberg's Rules of Order

The Planning Advisory Board approved a zoning map amendment for approximately 52.59 acres at 2200 Fortune Rd, changing the designation from RC-1 to RC-2 (Ordinance #25-20) by a 5-1 vote. The board also elected Robert Bussiere as Chair and Alex Alemi as Vice Chair, both by 6-0 votes. A motion to adopt Rosenberg's Rules of Order failed 2-4. The board approved the May 21, 2025 meeting minutes 6-0.

• Approved ZMA-25-0009 Fortune Road rezoning from RC-1 to RC-2 (5-1)
• Elected Robert Bussiere as Chair (6-0)
• Elected Alex Alemi as Vice Chair (6-0)
• Failed motion to adopt Rosenberg's Rules of Order (2-4)
• Approved May 21, 2025 meeting minutes (6-0)

City Commission

The City Commission will hold final readings on two ordinances to rezone about 13.12 acres at 2001 Yates Rd from recreational/open space to institutional/planned unit development, enabling Osceola County to build senior housing and a 10,000 sq-ft emergency resource center. The Planning Advisory Board recommended denial 4-0, but staff recommends approval. The commission will also hold public hearings on pain management licenses for two pharmacies and a budget amendment, and consider several consent agenda items including an affordable housing resolution and a K-9 donation.

• Final reading of Ordinance #25-18: Future Land Use Map change from Recreational to Institutional at 2001 Yates Rd (LUPA-25-0003)
• Final reading of Ordinance #25-19: Zoning change from Open Space to Planned Unit Development at 2001 Yates Rd (PUD-25-0014)
• Public hearing: Pain Management License for Avita Pharmacy at 1080 Kevstin Dr., Suite B
• Public hearing: Pain Management License for Kissimmee Pharmacy at 905 W Oak St.
• Consent agenda: Resolution approving an Affordable Housing Development consistent with Florida Statutes 166.04151(6)

The Kissimmee City Commission voted 5-0 to continue public hearings for proposed ordinances #25-18 and #25-19, which would change the Future Land Use Map from Recreational to Institutional and rezone 13.12 acres at 2001 Yates Rd. from Open Space to Planned Unit Development. The project includes a 10,000 sq. ft. resource center and 100 senior housing units. The commission also approved two pain management licenses, adopted a budget amendment resolution, and made several board appointments.

• Continued Ordinance #25-18 (Future Land Use Map amendment) to Jan. 20, 2026 (5-0)
• Continued Ordinance #25-19 (Rezoning to PUD) to Jan. 20, 2026 (5-0)
• Approved Pain Management License for Avita Pharmacy at 1080 Kevstin Dr., Suite B (5-0)
• Approved Pain Management License for Kissimmee Pharmacy at 905 W Oak St. (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution #25-2025 amending FY24-25 operating budget (5-0)
• Approved Consent Agenda including $797,370 elevator modernization and $854,849 AECOM agreement (5-0)
• Appointed Bryant Coleman, Javin Lopez, and Vera Wilkerson to advisory boards (5-0 each)
• Appointed Jeremy Fetzer to Toho Water Authority Board (4-1)

Advisory Boards

The Civilian Police Oversight Board is meeting to select a chairperson and vice chairperson, approve the 2026 meeting calendar, review Sunshine Law and General Order 120, and choose policies for future review. Public comment is scheduled. The agenda is largely organizational and procedural.

• Selection of chairperson and vice chairperson
• Approval of 2026 meeting calendar
• Sunshine Law Review & GO 120 Review
• Selection of policies, procedures, and general orders for future review

The Kissimmee Civilian Police Oversight Board held its organizational meeting, electing Manuel Ortega as Chairperson and Dr. Robert LeWayne Johnson as Vice Chairperson, both by unanimous 5-0 votes. The board also approved amending its quarterly meeting start time from 9 AM to 6 PM, with staff to confirm virtual attendance options. No other substantive decisions were made; the board received a Sunshine Law review and discussed future policy reviews.

• Elected Manuel Ortega as Chairperson (5-0)
• Elected Dr. Robert LeWayne Johnson as Vice Chairperson (5-0)
• Amended quarterly meeting start time from 9 AM to 6 PM (5-0)

Advisory Boards

The Kissimmee Planning Advisory Board will hold public hearings on four rezoning requests and one future land-use map amendment. The board will also consider a conditional use request for an HVAC facility in the Kissimmee Industrial Park PUD. The meeting is procedural with standard opening and closing items.

• ZMA-25-0003 rezoning at 4200 W Vine St from MUPUD to T5-U
• ZMA-25-0007 rezoning at 201 E Dakin St from T5-M to T6
• CU-25-0022 conditional use for HVAC facility at 1226 Dyer Blvd in Industrial Park PUD
• LUPA-25-0003 Future Land Use Map change at 2001 Yates Rd from REC to INST
• PUD-25-0014 rezoning at 2001 Yates Rd from OS to PUD

The Kissimmee Planning Advisory Board voted 4-0 to deny a Future Land Use Map change (LUPA-25-0003) and a related rezoning (PUD-25-0014) at 2001 Yates Rd., where Osceola County proposed an emergency resource center and senior housing. The board approved two Vine Street-area rezoning requests and a conditional use for an HVAC business at 1226 Dyer Blvd., all 4-0. It also approved the August 20 and September 17 meeting minutes with amendments, and voted 3-1 to keep Robert's Rules of Order instead of adopting Rosenberg's Rules. A motion alleging a procedural violation in the City Commission's adoption of Ordinance #25-14 died for lack of a second.

• Denied Future Land Use Map change from Recreational to Institution at 2001 Yates Rd. (4-0)
• Denied rezoning from Open Space to PUD at 2001 Yates Rd. (4-0)
• Approved rezoning from Vine Street West MUPUD to Mixed-Use Urban Corridor at 4200 W Vine St. (4-0)
• Approved rezoning from Mixed-Use Center to Waterfront at 201 E. Dakin St. (3-1, Alemi nay)
• Approved conditional use with site plan waiver for HVAC service at 1226 Dyer Blvd. (4-0)
• Approved August 20, 2025 minutes with amendments (4-0)
• Approved September 17, 2025 minutes (4-0)
• Kept Robert's Rules of Order, striking Rosenberg's Rules from Item 7.A (3-1, Sanchez nay)

Pension Boards

The Kissimmee Police Pension Board is meeting to review the fourth-quarter investment report for fiscal year 2025 and to approve several administrative items, including meeting minutes, expense reports, and the proposed police pension budget for fiscal year 2026. The board will also hear public comments and updates from the attorney.

• Review of 4th Quarter Mariner Quarterly Investment Report for FY 2025
• Approval of Police Pension Board minutes for August 5 and September 9, 2025 meetings
• Approval of 4th Quarterly Expense Report for FY 2025
• Approval of 4th Quarterly Retirements, Return of Contributions, and Share Allocation for FY 2025
• Approval of Police Proposed FY 2026 Pension Budget

The Police Pension Board approved the proposed FY 2026 pension budget and several FY 2025 financial reports. The board also elected Ian Downing as Chairperson and Christopher Breuer as Vice Chairperson. Additionally, the board decided to keep upcoming city contributions in a money market investment account.

• Approved Police Proposed FY 2026 Pension Budget (4-0)
• Elected Ian Downing as Chairperson (4-0)
• Elected Christopher Breuer as Vice Chairperson (4-0)
• Approved keeping city contributions in current money market investment account (4-0)
• Approved 4th Quarterly Expense Report for FY 2025 (4-0)
• Approved 4th Quarterly Retirements, Return of Contributions, and Share Allocation for FY 2025 (4-0)
• Approved Police Pension Administrative Expenses for FY 2025 (4-0)
• Approved meeting minutes from August 5 and September 9, 2025 (4-0)

City Commission

The Kissimmee City Commission will hold a meeting to conduct routine business including swearing in six new police officers and a therapy K9 named Bristol. The commission will also consider several easements, contracts, and funding approvals, including a $4,000 grant for pedestrian and bicycle safety enforcement.

• Swearing in six new police officers: Nam Vo, Chris Serrano-Ortega, Arian Otero-Benitez, Madeline Rivera, Kimberly Ortega, Melanie Duran
• Swearing in K9 Bristol as the department's therapy dog
• Accepting $4,000 FDOT grant for pedestrian and bicycle safety enforcement
• Permanent right-of-way easement for Hoagland Boulevard streetscape (TRJ 4030 Kissimmee LLC)
• Approval of 2026 Event and Festival Series Calendar including nine city festivals and four signature events

The Kissimmee City Commission approved a Memorandum of Understanding with Kissimmee Airport Development Company, LLC to develop and manage approximately 119.9 acres at the airport. The commission also approved the consent agenda, which included items such as grant funding, easements, and contracts. No other substantive decisions were made; the meeting included ceremonial swearing-ins and public comment.

• Approved MOU with Kissimmee Airport Development Company for airport development (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda in entirety (5-0)
• Approved minutes from Oct 21 and Oct 27 meetings
• Authorized police chief to accept FDOT pedestrian/bicycle safety grant
• Approved permanent right-of-way easement for Hoagland Boulevard
• Authorized application for bulletproof vest partnership program
• Approved consent to sub-lease between Signature Flight Support and Fly Smart
• Approved 2026 event and festival series calendar

Pension Boards

The Kissimmee Fire Pension Board is meeting to review the fourth quarter investment report for FY 2025, including program analysis and a draft investment policy statement. They will also consider approving the FY2026 pension budget and administrative expenses, as well as hear a presentation from a law firm. The agenda includes routine approvals of minutes and expense reports.

• Review of 4th Quarter BCA Quarterly Investment Report for FY 2025
• Approval of Fire Proposed Pension Budget for FY 2026
• Approval of Fire Pension Administrative Expenses for FY 2025
• Consideration for presentation from Wolf Popper Litigation Law Firm
• Approval of 4th Quarterly Expense Report for FY 2025

The Kissimmee Fire Pension Board approved an amended Investment Policy Statement, the minutes of its August 5, 2025 meeting, the 4th Quarterly Expense Report for FY 2025, and the Fire Proposed Pension Budget for FY 2026, each by a 4-0 vote. No action was needed on the 4th Quarterly Retirements, Return of Contributions, and Share Allocation for FY 2025 because there were none, and no action was needed on the Fire Pension Administrative Expenses for FY 2025 because the approved budget was not exceeded. The Board agreed to have Wolf Popper Litigation Law Firm present at its February 3, 2026 meeting for consideration as an additional litigation law firm. The Board's attorney said the board is monitoring proposed property tax changes that could affect state funding, and a question about buying back prior FRS investment-plan service time was left for research.

• Approved amended Investment Policy Statement (4-0)
• Approved Fire Pension Board minutes for the August 5, 2025 meeting (4-0)
• Approved 4th Quarterly Expense Report for FY 2025 (4-0)
• Approved Fire Proposed Pension Budget for FY 2026 (4-0)
• No action needed on 4th Quarterly Retirements, Return of Contributions, and Share Allocation for FY 2025 — none occurred
• No action needed on Fire Pension Administrative Expenses for FY 2025 — approved budget not exceeded
• Agreed to have Wolf Popper Litigation Law Firm present at the February 3, 2026 pension meeting for consideration as an additional litigation law firm

City Commission

This is a workshop session, not a regular decision-making meeting. The City Commission will discuss a planning fee study and a presentation on thematic tourism and city branding. No formal votes are listed on the agenda.

• Discussion of development review fees
• Thematic tourism and city branding presentation

The City Commission held a workshop on October 27, 2025, reviewing a development review fee study by Matrix Consulting and a thematic tourism and city branding presentation by Art with a Cause. The fee study proposed adjusting fees, applying the fee structure properly, adding refund options, and rounding flat-rate fees to the nearest dollar; the item will be discussed at a future meeting. The branding presentation proposed rebranding Kissimmee as 'The City of Love' using the 'Kiss Me' pronunciation, and the Mayor recommended a proclamation for February 14, 2026. No final approvals or binding decisions were recorded; the meeting was workshop-only and adjourned at 3:28 PM.

• Development review fee study reviewed; no final action taken, to be discussed at a future meeting
• Motion to approve the development review made by Mayor Espinosa, seconded by Commissioner Alvarez; item deferred to a future meeting
• Thematic tourism and city branding presentation received; no vote recorded
• Mayor recommended issuing a proclamation on February 14, 2026, supporting the 'City of Love' mission; no vote recorded

City Commission

The Kissimmee City Commission is meeting to consider a consent agenda that includes accepting $200,000 in state funding for a homeless services pilot, authorizing $1.95 million in vehicle purchases, and applying for FAA/FDOT grants for airport improvements. The agenda also includes proclamations, a fire department promotion ceremony, and discussion items on CRA programs and nonprofit funding.

• Accept $200,000 from Department of Children and Families for Homeless Services Pilot (LP045)
• Authorize purchase of 33 city vehicles for FY2025-26 at $1,946,534, including 13 police vehicles at $800,300
• Apply for FAA/FDOT grants for Taxiway Alpha improvements (est. $13.2M in 2026, $16.2M in 2027) and new Air Traffic Control Tower (est. $18M)
• Approve 10-year interlocal agreement with School Board of Osceola County for Bob Makinson Aquatic Center
• Accept $30,000 advertising grant from Experience Kissimmee for Kissimmee Gateway Airport

The City Commission approved a transition plan moving the city from its competitive nonprofit funding cycle to an outcomes-based social services model called Safe Haven Connect, aimed at housing stability and support services. The board also approved policy updates to the Downtown Kissimmee CRA and Vine Street CRA Residential Property Improvement Programs. A consent agenda covering minutes, a $200,000 homeless services grant, vehicle purchases, airport grants, and other routine items was approved in one 5-0 vote. The CRA logo redesign was discussed but no adoption vote was recorded; staff were directed to survey the public on modified options.

• Approved Nonprofit Funding Transition Plan shifting to outcomes-based Safe Haven Connect model (5-0)
• Approved DKCRA Residential Property Improvement Program policy updates (5-0)
• Approved Vine Street CRA Residential Property Improvement Program (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda in its entirety, including $200,000 DCF homeless services pilot and $30,000 Experience Kissimmee airport advertising funds (5-0)
• Added National Day of Prayer for Domestic Violence Prevention proclamation to agenda (5-0)
• CRA logo design: consensus for staff to survey public on modified options #1 and #3; no adoption vote recorded

Advisory Boards

The Affordable Housing Advisory Committee is meeting to approve minutes from its June 26 meeting and review a draft of its 2025 annual report. The agenda also includes staff comments and updates, and time for public comment. No public hearings or major decisions are listed.

• Approval of AHAC minutes from June 26 meeting
• Review of 2025 AHAC Annual Report (draft)

The Affordable Housing Advisory Committee approved the minutes from its June 26, 2025, meeting and reviewed a draft of the 2025 AHAC Annual Report. Members also discussed board membership changes, noted a board resignation, and scheduled the next meeting for November 13.

• Approved June 26, 2025 meeting minutes (5-0)

Advisory Boards

The Parks and Recreation Advisory Board will approve minutes, hear public comment, and discuss the Director's Report. New business includes electing a Chair and Co-Chair for the 2025/26 fiscal year, setting board meeting dates, and reviewing a Community Benefit Grant and Fee Waiver Grants for Period II.

• Approval of August 13, 2025 meeting minutes
• Vote for Chair and Co-Chair for 2025/26 fiscal year
• Set board meeting dates for 2025/26 fiscal year
• Community Benefit Grant discussion
• Fee Waiver Grants - Period II discussion

The Parks and Recreation Advisory Board approved minutes from its August 13 meeting and re-elected M. Hannan Khan as Chair and Edward Kilroy as Co-Chair for the 2025/26 fiscal year, both 8-0. The board awarded two Community Benefit Grants and four Fee Waiver Grants to local events, all by 8-0 votes. The board also accepted amended meeting dates for fiscal year 2025-2026, correcting an October 14, 2025 date to 2026. Director Steve Lackey gave project updates, including that Lancaster Ranch phase II is planned for 2028 and Civic Center/Hotel demolition is expected in early 2026.

• Approved August 13, 2025 meeting minutes (8-0)
• Re-elected M. Hannan Khan as Board Chair for 2025/26 (8-0)
• Re-elected Edward Kilroy as Board Co-Chair for 2025/26 (8-0)
• Accepted amended 2025/26 meeting dates, correcting Oct 14, 2025 to 2026 (8-0)
• Awarded KCX Elite Fall Festival $1,413.00 Community Benefit Grant (8-0)
• Awarded Fund for Hope Gala $1,238 Community Benefit Grant (8-0)
• Awarded Kissimmee 5K $1,200.00 Fee Waiver Grant (8-0)
• Awarded March for Meals $1,200.00 Fee Waiver Grant (8-0)

City Commission

The Kissimmee City Commission will hold public hearings and vote on a rezoning of a vacant 2.69-acre parcel from Mixed Use Urban Corridor to Industrial Business, and on deleting the building fee ordinance to move fees to a separate resolution. The agenda also includes a substantial amendment to the HOME allocation, a right-of-way vacation, and numerous consent items such as contracts, leases, and equipment purchases.

• Final reading of Ordinance #25-03: rezoning 2.69 acres (Parcel ID 19-25-29-00U0-0014-0000) to Industrial Business (IB)
• Second & final reading of Ordinance #25-08: deleting building permit fee schedule from code
• Public hearing on substantial amendment to FY2023 HOME allocation: re-allocating $217,088.16 to rental rehab and $64,290.82 to tenant-based rental assistance
• Consent agenda includes lease purchase with Axon for FUSUS Real Time Crime Center, and $1.5M for MBF Mobile Command Vehicle
• Discussion items include redevelopment of Kmart site at 2211 W. Vine St. and demolition of former Big Lots and Kmart buildings

The Kissimmee City Commission approved rezoning 2.69 acres from Mixed Use Urban Corridor to Industrial Business and adopted an ordinance deleting the Building Fee Ordinance, moving permit fees to a resolution process. The Commission selected CapStrata and Hedrick Brothers Development as master developer for the Kmart site redevelopment and approved a demolition contract not to exceed $561,173.60. The Commission also approved a $1,992,000 design services agreement for a new Emergency Operations Center and Parking Garage, and approved a $35,000 interlocal lobbying agreement after removing it from consent for discussion.

• Approved Ordinance #3124 rezoning 2.69 acres from Mixed Use Urban Corridor (T5-U) to Industrial Business (IB) (5-0)
• Approved Ordinance #3125 deleting the Building Fee Ordinance, moving permit fees to resolution process (5-0)
• Approved Resolution #22-2025 amending Osceola County HOME Consortia allocation for FY2023 (5-0)
• Approved Resolution #23-2025 vacating 0.1 acres of right-of-way adjacent to 15 Church St. (5-0)
• Approved Consent Agenda minus item 7.G (5-0)
• Approved interlocal lobbying agreement with Osceola County and others at $35,000 funding level (4-1, Martinez nay)
• Approved CapStrata and Hedrick Brothers Development as master developer for Kmart site redevelopment at 2211 W. Vine St. (5-0)
• Approved demolition contract with Cross Construction Services for former Big Lots and Kmart buildings not to exceed $561,173.60 (5-0)

City Commission

The Kissimmee City Commission and Planning Advisory Board will hold a workshop to discuss updates to the Sign Code. This is a discussion item, not a final decision, and no votes are scheduled.

• Workshop on Sign Code changes
• Joint session with Planning Advisory Board

The Kissimmee City Commission and Planning Advisory Board held a workshop to discuss proposed changes to the City's Sign Code, including temporary signage, bus benches, window wraps, and changeable sign durations. No final votes or decisions were made, as feedback will be incorporated into a future draft for upcoming public hearings.

• Held a workshop on proposed Sign Code updates with no final action taken

Advisory Boards

The Kissimmee Planning Advisory Board is meeting to consider a conditional use request with a site plan waiver for indoor motorcycle sales at 204 S. John Young Parkway. The board will also discuss attendance and Rosenberg's Rules of Order, and handle routine items like minutes and old business.

• Public hearing on Conditional Use with Site Plan waiver for indoor motorcycle sales at 204 S. John Young Parkway (CU-25-0007)
• Discussion of PAB attendance
• Discussion of Rosenberg's Rules of Order

The Kissimmee Planning Advisory Board approved a conditional use with site plan waiver for indoor motorcycle sales at 204 S. John Young Parkway, with an 8-condition list including indoor-only display, no repairs, and no test driving. The motion passed 4-0. The board also discussed attendance expectations and postponed discussion of Rosenberg's Rules of Order to the next meeting.

• Approved conditional use CU-25-000 for indoor motorcycle sales at 204 S. John Young Pkwy (4-0)
• Approved with conditions: indoor display only, no repairs, no test driving, noise ordinance compliance
• Conditional use valid only for Dexter Laboratory, LLC; void if vacated or license expires
• Bicycle locker required to maintain parking reduction; otherwise 14 parking spaces required
• Tabled discussion of Rosenberg's Rules of Order to next meeting agenda

City Commission

The Kissimmee City Commission holds its second budget hearing to adopt the final millage levy of 4.6253 mills and a $310,308,019 budget for fiscal year 2025-2026. The meeting also includes a public hearing on the annual red light camera report and routine approvals such as advisory board reappointments and developer agreements.

• Adoption of Final Millage Levy: 4.6253 mills and Final Budget: $310,308,019 for FY2025-2026
• Annual Red Light Camera Report Presentation and Discussion
• Approval of Developer's Agreement with Pulte Group, Inc. for Hilliard Isle Mixed Use PUD (PUD-22-0004)
• Memorandum of Agreement for demolition and reconstruction of Berlinsky Community House
• Intergovernmental Transfer Agreement for Medicaid Managed Care Organization Payment Program ($682,652.21)

The City Commission unanimously adopted the final millage levy of 4.6253 mills and the $310,308,019 budget for FY 2025-2026, authorizing 942 full and part-time positions. The commission also approved the consent agenda, including a red light camera report, and several funding agreements for community programs. A workshop to review department head functions and salaries was scheduled for September 29, 2025.

• Adopted Resolution #19-2025 setting final millage levy of 4.6253 mills (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution #20-2025 approving $310,308,019 final budget and 942 positions (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda including minutes, board reappointments, and contracts (5-0)
• Approved Kissimmee Main Street funding agreement for FY 2025-2026 (5-0)
• Approved UCF Small Business Development Center funding agreement (5-0)
• Approved UCF Business Incubator Program funding agreement (5-0)
• Appointed Steve Auger to Affordable Housing Advisory Committee (4-1)
• Approved DKCRA and VSCRA mural installation agreements with Osceola Arts (5-0 each)

Advisory Boards

The Kissimmee Police Pension Board will meet to conduct a formal hearing on a disability pension request for Robert Kloznick. The board will also hear public comments and receive legal advice before adjourning.

• Notice of Informal Hearing for Disability Pension for Robert Kloznick

The Kissimmee Police Pension Board held an informal hearing for Robert Kloznick's disability pension claim. The board voted 4-0 to accept the evidence presented and then voted 4-0 to approve the line-of-duty disability, finding him permanently disabled from duty-related causes. The benefit is payable as of September 9, 2025.

• Approved evidence for disability claim (4-0)
• Approved line-of-duty disability for Robert Kloznick (4-0)

City Commission

This is the first budget hearing for fiscal year 2025-2026, where the commission will vote on the tentative millage rate of 4.6253 mills and a tentative budget of $310,308,019. The agenda also includes final votes on ordinances for public-private partnerships and affordable housing committee changes, plus a public hearing to update the Downtown Kissimmee redevelopment plan. Several consent agenda items cover contracts, grants, and purchases.

• Tentative budget of $310,308,019 and millage rate of 4.6253 mills for FY 2025-2026
• Final reading of Ordinance #25-15 to create a public-private partnership (P3) policy and fee schedule
• Final reading of Ordinance #25-16 to amend Affordable Housing Advisory Committee membership and terms
• Resolution to update the Downtown Kissimmee Community Redevelopment Agency Master Redevelopment Plan
• Armored vehicle purchase from Lenco (consent agenda)

The City Commission held its first budget hearing and adopted the tentative millage rate of 4.6253 mills and a tentative FY 2025-2026 budget of $310,308,019, both by 4-0 votes. It also gave final approval to two ordinances: one creating a public-private partnership (P3) policy and one changing Affordable Housing Advisory Committee membership and term rules. The Commission approved a moratorium on new special event permits for food trucks and directed staff to revise food truck and outdoor vendor rules. One commissioner, Carlos Alvarez III, was absent, so all votes were 4-0 or 3-1.

• Adopted Ordinance #3122 (P3 policy) and Resolution #15-2025 on second/final reading (4-0)
• Adopted Ordinance #3123 amending Affordable Housing Advisory Committee membership and terms (4-0)
• Adopted Resolution #16-2025 updating the Downtown Kissimmee CRA Master Redevelopment Plan (4-0)
• Adopted Resolution #17-2025 setting tentative millage of 4.6253 mills for FY 2025-2026 (4-0)
• Adopted Resolution #18-2025 setting tentative FY 2025-2026 budget of $310,308,019 (4-0)
• Approved consent agenda minus item 7.B, including $595,832 SHIP grant, $233,448.12 Hill Street sidewalk work, and 8 Skydio drones with up to $200,000 FDLE reimbursement (4-0)
• Adopted Vine Street CRA FY 2025-2026 budget (CRA Resolution #01-2025) and Downtown Kissimmee CRA FY 2025-2026 budget (CRA Resolution #02-2025) (4-0 each)
• Approved food truck moratorium and directed staff to revise Land Development Code and outdoor vendor rules; motion carried 3-1 (Martinez nay)

Pension Boards

The General Pension Board will review the third-quarter Mariner investment report and quarterly expense and retirement reports, approve meeting dates for 2026, and elect a new chairman. The board will also hear a memo on Florida House Bill 1519 regarding entities that boycott Israel.

• Review of 3rd Quarter Mariner Quarterly Investment Report for FY 2025
• Approval of 3rd Quarterly Expense Report for FY 2025
• Approval of 3rd Quarterly Retirements and Return of Contributions for FY 2025
• Approval of 2026 Proposed Pension Meeting Dates
• Election of new Chairman for the Board of Trustees

The General Pension Board approved transferring $1 million from the receipts and reimbursements account to purchase the PIMCO Diversified Income Fund. The board also approved quarterly financial reports and elected a new chairman.

• Approved transfer of $1,000,000 to Mutual Funds account to buy PIMCO Diversified Income Fund (7-0)
• Approved May 22, 2025 meeting minutes (7-0)
• Approved 3rd Quarterly Expense Report for FY 2025 (7-0)
• Approved 3rd Quarterly Retirements and Return of Contributions for FY 2025 (7-0)
• Approved 2026 Proposed Pension Meeting Dates (7-0)
• Elected Joe Walk as Chairman of the Board (7-0)

City Commission

The City Commission is holding a workshop to discuss an update to the Vine Street Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) Plan. This is a discussion item, not a final decision. The agenda is otherwise procedural.

• Vine Street CRA Plan Update

The City Commission held a workshop to review the Vine Street Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) Plan Update, including live polling results on local priorities. City Manager Mike Steigerwald recommended issuing a Request for Proposals (RFP) for development at the boat overflow parking site near Lakeview/Mosaic rather than accepting unsolicited proposals. No formal votes were taken during this session.

• Reviewed Vine Street CRA Plan Update progress and live polling results
• Discussed recommendation to issue RFP for boat overflow parking site near Lakeview/Mosaic
• Noted interest from Weston 400 developers in the same site
• Discussed potential concepts including youth sports arena and Field House at Lancaster Ranch

Advisory Boards

The Kissimmee Planning Advisory Board will consider an amendment to update the Downtown Kissimmee Community Redevelopment Agency (DKCRA) Master Redevelopment Plan, and will hold public hearings on a conditional use for outdoor sales, a PUD amendment, and a right-of-way vacation. The board will also approve minutes from its June 4, 2025 meeting.

• Amendment to Resolution 10-2020 updating DKCRA Master Redevelopment Plan
• Public hearing: Conditional Use with Site Plan for outdoor sales at Lechonera el Jibarito, 1985 S John Young Pkwy (CU-25-0004)
• Public hearing: Osceola Village Center PUD Amendment (PUD-23-0001)
• Public hearing: Resolution to vacate unnamed right-of-way adjacent to 15 Church St. (ABDN-25-0002)
• Approval of June 4, 2025 meeting minutes

The Kissimmee Planning Advisory Board approved an update to the Downtown Kissimmee Community Redevelopment Agency Master Redevelopment Plan and recommended approval of a PUD amendment for the Osceola Village Center to add self-storage. The board also approved a conditional use for outdoor food truck sales at Lechonera el Jibarito with extended hours, and voted to vacate an unnamed right-of-way adjacent to 15 Church Street.

• Approved June 4, 2025 Planning Advisory Board meeting minutes (5-0)
• Approved amendment to resolution 10-2020 for the Downtown Kissimmee CRA Master Redevelopment Plan update (5-0)
• Approved conditional use with site plan for outdoor sales at Lechonera el Jibarito at 1985 S John Young Pkwy with amended hours from 7 p.m. to 12 a.m. (5-0)
• Failed motion to remove self-storage from the Osceola Village Center PUD Amendment (2-3)
• Approved Osceola Village Center PUD Amendment to add self-storage and sign standards (5-0)
• Approved resolution to vacate unnamed right-of-way adjacent to 15 Church Street (4-1)

City Commission

The Kissimmee City Commission will hold public hearings and votes on several ordinances, including a final vote on a land use change to allow a fire station at Mill Slough, a first reading to move building permit fees out of the code, and a resolution to approve a public-private partnership with Azure Hotel International. The commission will also consider consent agenda items such as grants, contracts, and a police department generator project.

• Final reading of Ordinance #25-14 to change Future Land Use Map from Recreation to Institutional for Mill Slough Fire Station (LUPA-25-0004)
• First reading of Ordinance #25-08 to delete building permit fee schedule from city code
• Resolution to approve P3 Master Development Agreement with Azure Hotel International, Inc.
• First reading of Ordinance #25-16 to amend Affordable Housing Advisory Committee membership and terms
• Consent agenda includes FDOT grant for Parcel 8, FRDAP grants for Lakefront and Quail Hollow Parks, and police generator project grant

The City Commission approved a resolution declaring the Azure Hotel International, Inc. P3 proposal in the public's best interest and approved the final Master Development Agreement for a new 45,000 sq. ft. convention center and hotel. The agreement includes a $2.5 million annual lease payment, a 5% profit share, and 10 free public event days (increased to 20 by verbal agreement). The commission also adopted ordinances on board appointments, land use, and building fees, and approved the consent agenda with multiple grants and contracts.

• Adopted Ordinance #3120 changing board appointment method (5-0)
• Adopted Ordinance #3121 changing Mill Slough Fire Station land use from Recreation to Institutional (5-0)
• Approved first reading of Ordinance #25-08 deleting building permit fee ordinance (5-0)
• Approved first reading of Ordinance #25-15 creating P3 policy (5-0)
• Approved first reading of Ordinance #25-16 amending Affordable Housing Advisory Committee membership (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution #13-2025 declaring Azure Hotel P3 proposal in public interest (5-0)
• Approved Master Development Agreement with Azure Hotel International, Inc. (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda including $2M FDOT grant, $848,786 FEMA generator grant, and multiple change orders (5-0)

Advisory Boards

The Parks and Recreation Advisory Board will consider approving minutes from June 11, 2025, hear public comments, and receive a director's update. The main discussion items are two 2026 Florida Recreational Development Assistance Program (FRDAP) grant applications: $112,500 for Quail Hollow Park improvements and $200,000 for the Kissimmee Lakefront Splash Pad. No final decisions are listed; these are discussion items only.

• Discussion of $112,500 FRDAP grant for Quail Hollow Park improvements
• Discussion of $200,000 FRDAP grant for Kissimmee Lakefront Splash Pad improvements
• Approval of June 11, 2025 meeting minutes
• Public audience hearing

The Parks and Recreation Advisory Board approved the minutes from the June 11, 2025 meeting unanimously (6-0). The board discussed two upcoming Florida Recreational Development Assistance Program (FRDAP) grant applications: $112,500 for a full basketball court at Quail Hollow Park and $200,000 for splash pad equipment at Kissimmee Lakefront Park. No formal action was taken on the grants, and no other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved June 11, 2025 meeting minutes (6-0)
• Discussed FRDAP grant application for $112,500 for Quail Hollow Park basketball court
• Discussed FRDAP grant application for $200,000 for Kissimmee Lakefront Splash Pad

Pension Boards

The Kissimmee Fire Pension Board will meet to approve minutes, quarterly financial reports, retirements, and proposed 2026 meeting dates. The board will also hear a memo on entities boycotting Israel and consider an audit engagement agreement.

• Review of 3rd Quarter BCA Quarterly Investment Report for FY 2025
• Approval of 3rd Quarterly Expense Report for FY 2025
• Approval of 3rd Quarterly Retirements, Return of Contributions, and Share Allocation for FY 2025
• Memo regarding Entities that Boycott Israel per Florida House Bill 1519
• Approval of Audit Engagement Agreement with Saltmarsh CPAs, Inc.

The Kissimmee Fire Pension Board met on August 5, 2025 and approved four items by 5-0 votes: the June 10, 2025 minutes, the 3rd Quarter Expense Report for FY 2025, the 3rd Quarter Retirements/Return of Contributions/Share Allocation for FY 2025, and the 2026 proposed pension meeting dates. The board also approved an audit engagement agreement with Saltmarsh CPAs, Inc. by 5-0. A pension attorney briefed the board on a Florida House Bill 1519 memo regarding entities that boycott Israel, noting no motion was required, and reported that a state study on eliminating property taxes should be available around the end of the year.

• Approved June 10, 2025 Fire Pension Board minutes (5-0)
• Approved 3rd Quarter Expense Report for FY 2025 (5-0)
• Approved 3rd Quarter Retirements, Return of Contributions, and Share Allocation for FY 2025 (5-0)
• Approved 2026 proposed pension meeting dates (5-0)
• Approved Audit Engagement Agreement with Saltmarsh CPAs, Inc. (5-0)
• Received memo on entities boycotting Israel per Florida HB 1519; no motion required
• Heard attorney update on state property tax elimination feasibility study, expected end of year

City Commission

The City Commission will hold public hearings on two ordinances: one to update noise measurement and enforcement rules, and another to change how advisory board members are appointed. It will also consider reallocating federal grant funds for housing projects and approve several routine items including lease extensions and grant acceptances.

• Second and final reading of Ordinance #25-07 to amend noise measurements, levels, and enforcement
• First reading of Ordinance #25-12 to change the method of board appointments to an at-large system
• Substantial amendments to CDBG Annual Action Plans for 2018-2019, 2020-2021, and 2021-2022 to reallocate $413,268.64 to the Rehabilitation of the Haven on Vine project
• Second substantial amendment to the HOME-ARP Allocation Plan to reduce supportive services funding by $100,000 and increase construction funding for the Haven on Vine project
• Extension and first amendment of lease with MaxFlight Helicopter Services, Inc.

The City Commission adopted Ordinance #3119 to update noise measurements and enforcement, effective immediately. The board also approved several housing and infrastructure grants and allocated $450,000 for social services, prioritizing homelessness and housing stability.

• Adopted Ordinance #3119 amending noise levels and enforcement (4-0)
• Approved First Reading of Ordinance #25-12 regarding board appointments (4-0)
• Approved CDBG Annual Action Plan amendments for FY 2018-2022 (4-0)
• Approved HOME-ARP Allocation Plan second amendment (4-0)
• Adopted 2025-2029 Citizen Participation Plan (4-0)
• Approved $2.12M construction contract with Noble Construction for Haven on Vine (4-0)
• Approved $146,322 furniture purchase for City Hall renovation (4-0)
• Allocated $300K to Haven of Vine and $150K to vetted nonprofits for social services (4-0)

Pension Boards

The Kissimmee Police Pension Board is meeting to review the third-quarter investment report for fiscal year 2025 and to approve routine administrative items, including minutes, expenses, retirements, and proposed 2026 meeting dates. The board will also consider a memo regarding entities that boycott Israel, as required by Florida House Bill 1519. The agenda is largely procedural, with no major policy decisions or public hearings scheduled.

• Review of 3rd Quarter Mariner Quarterly Investment Report for FY 2025
• Approval of Police Pension Board minutes from June 10, 2025
• Approval of 3rd Quarterly Expense Report for FY 2025
• Approval of 3rd Quarterly Retirements, Return of Contributions, and Share Allocation for FY 2025
• Memo regarding Entities that Boycott Israel per Florida House Bill 1519

The Kissimmee Police Pension Board approved a request from the Fraternal Order of Police (FOP) to engage the actuary Foster & Foster for an actuarial study on proposed benefit changes, with all costs paid by the FOP. The board also approved routine administrative items including meeting minutes, quarterly expense reports, retirements, and 2026 meeting dates. No action was taken on a memo regarding entities that boycott Israel, as it was informational only.

• Approved FOP request to use actuary Foster & Foster for benefit study, costs paid by FOP (3-0)
• Approved Police Pension Board minutes from June 10, 2025 (3-0)
• Approved 3rd Quarterly Expense Report for FY 2025 (3-0)
• Approved 3rd Quarterly Retirements, Return of Contributions, and Share Allocation for FY 2025 (3-0)
• Approved 2026 Proposed Pension Meeting Dates (3-0)

City Commission

The Kissimmee City Commission holds a special budget workshop to review departmental budgets, discuss social services processes, and consider additional road resurfacing funding. The meeting includes an overview of department priorities and a general discussion on commission policies.

• Review of department budgets (City Manager, Police, Fire, Public Works, Parks and Recreation, etc.)
• Discussion on additional road resurfacing appropriation
• Social Services Process review
• Public hearings scheduled for September 2nd and September 16th
• Proposed millage rate to be set

The City Commission approved the proposed millage rate of 4.6253 and set the public hearing schedule for September. The board also reached a consensus to proceed with the next phase of road resurfacing using remaining funds from a charter school sale.

• Adopted proposed millage rate of 4.6253 (4-0)
• Approved Public Hearing Schedule for September 2nd and 16th (4-0)
• Consensus to proceed with next phase of road resurfacing
• Consensus to allow Commissioner Martinez to attend Washington, D.C. event (formal approval pending Aug 5th)

City Commission

The Kissimmee City Commission is holding public hearings and votes on three ordinances: updating noise rules and fines, creating after-midnight alcohol sales permits for the Downtown CRA, and changing the lien appeal process. They will also hear the draft 2025-2029 Consolidated Plan for federal housing funds and consider consent agenda items like contracts and grants.

• Ordinance #25-07: Amends noise measurements, levels, and enforcement, increasing fines
• Ordinance #25-09: Creates after-midnight alcohol sales permits for Downtown CRA, effective Oct 1, 2025
• Ordinance #25-10: Allows lien appeals 30 days after compliance; adds reduction formula
• Draft 2025-2029 Consolidated Plan: $1,000,854 CDBG and $326,732 HOME funds proposed
• Consent agenda: Ceres Environmental disaster response contract, Cisco Webex renewal, Jr. Davis Water Authority agreement

The City Commission approved the second first reading of Ordinance #25-07, amending noise measurement, levels, and enforcement, with further revisions to be made before the final reading. The commission also adopted ordinances allowing alcohol sales until 2 a.m. in the Downtown CRA with a $250 permit and amending the lien policy and appeal process. All votes were unanimous (5-0).

• Approved second first reading of noise ordinance #25-07 with revisions (5-0)
• Adopted Ordinance #3117 allowing alcohol sales until 2 a.m. in Downtown CRA with $250 permit (5-0)
• Adopted Ordinance #3118 amending lien policy and appeal process (5-0)
• Directed staff to finalize 2025-2029 Consolidated Plan and 2025 Annual Action Plan (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda including $212,800.56 Cisco Webex contract and $182,211.73 trail design contract (5-0)
• Appointed Kristen Camero to Police Pension Board (5-0)
• Approved travel funds for Commissioner Ortiz to Dominican Republic (5-0)
• Adopted City's Strategic Plan Action Agenda (5-0)

Advisory Boards

The Kissimmee Board of Adjustment is holding a workshop to discuss its terms, powers, duties, and procedures for variances and appeals. Staff will present, and the board will review the 2025 hearing schedule. No votes or decisions are listed on the agenda.

• Staff presentation by Planning Manager Brenda Ryan
• Discussion of BOA terms, powers, and duties
• Discussion of BOA variances and appeals
• Review of 2025 BOA hearing schedule

The Kissimmee Planning Advisory Board held a workshop session on July 10, 2025, to orient board members on their powers, duties, and procedures. No formal decisions were made; the meeting was informational and adjourned after staff presentations and discussion.

• Adjourned meeting at 6:04 p.m. (motion by Wolff, second by Yang)

City Commission

The Kissimmee City Commission will hold public hearings on four ordinances, including the final vote on establishing a Civilian Police Oversight Board and first readings on noise, alcohol sales, and lien policy changes. The board will also consider a $10 million fire equipment financing resolution and other routine items.

• Final vote on Ordinance #25-06 establishing a Civilian Police Oversight Board
• First reading of Ordinance #25-07 amending noise measurements, levels, and enforcement
• First reading of Ordinance #25-09 creating after-midnight alcohol sales permits for the Downtown CRA
• First reading of Ordinance #25-10 amending the lien policy and appeal process
• Resolution authorizing up to $10,000,000 in Fire Service Assessment Revenue Notes

The City Commission approved two unsolicited downtown hotel development proposals — from Azure International Inc. and Skyview Companies — and directed staff to begin negotiating master development agreements for the Civic Center and Toho Square sites. It also adopted Ordinance #25-06 on second and final reading, establishing a Civilian Police Oversight Board. A first reading on new noise rules was postponed for re-advertising on July 15, while a first reading allowing after-midnight alcohol sales in the Downtown CRA advanced 4-1.

• Approved Azure International Inc. downtown hotel proposal and directed staff to negotiate a master development agreement (5-0)
• Approved Skyview Companies downtown hotel proposal and directed staff to negotiate a master development agreement (5-0)
• Adopted Ordinance #25-06 establishing a Civilian Police Oversight Board on second and final reading (5-0)
• Approved first reading of Ordinance #25-09 allowing after-midnight alcohol sales in the Downtown CRA with a $250 annual permit (4-1, Martinez opposed)
• Approved first reading of Ordinance #25-10 amending the lien policy and appeal process (5-0)
• Tabled first reading of Ordinance #25-07 on noise measurements and enforcement; to be re-advertised for July 15 (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda in its entirety (5-0), including a resolution for Fire Service Assessment Revenue Notes up to $10,000,000, a $85,422.20 stump grinder purchase, $198,055 in Development Services furniture, and acceptance of $848,786.25 in FEMA generator grant funds
• Continued 2025 Policy Agenda Review on Planning and Zoning operations and the Florida League of Cities voting delegate item to July 15 (5-0 each)

City Commission

The Kissimmee City Commission is holding a workshop session as the Vine Street Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) to discuss an update to the Vine Street CRA Plan. This is a discussion item, not a final decision. The agenda is otherwise procedural, with no other substantive items listed.

• Vine Street CRA Plan Update discussion

Advisory Boards

The Affordable Housing Advisory Committee is meeting to approve minutes from its May 15, 2025 meeting and discuss the 5-Year Consolidated Plan and Annual Action Plan process. The agenda is mostly routine, with no public hearings or new business listed.

• Approval of minutes from May 15, 2025 meeting
• Discussion of 5-Year Consolidated Plan and Annual Action Plan process
• Staff comments and updates

The Affordable Housing Advisory Committee approved the minutes from its May 15, 2025, meeting by a 7-0 vote. The board also reviewed and discussed the draft 5-Year Consolidated Plan and Annual Action Plan, focusing on funding allocations, terminology, and program goals. Additionally, staff provided updates on event participation and Florida's Sunshine Law requirements.

• Approved May 15, 2025 meeting minutes (7-0)
• Adjourned meeting at 12:27 PM (7-0)

City Commission

The Kissimmee City Commission will hold a first-reading public hearing on an ordinance establishing a Civilian Police Oversight Board, a proposal by the police chief to increase transparency and community trust. The commission will also hear a public hearing on an amendment to the Gateway Airport Commerce Park mixed-use planned unit development, and will consider a consent agenda with routine items including contracts, grants, and leases. The building fee ordinance has been pulled for revisions and will be re-advertised later.

• First reading of Ordinance #25-06 establishing a Civilian Police Oversight Board
• Public hearing on Gateway Airport Commerce Park MUPUD amendment (PUD-25-0001) adding hotels, dormitories, colleges, and universities on ~22 acres
• Award of mowing contract with Rotolo Consultants Inc.
• Lease agreement with Cirrus Design Corp. at Kissimmee Gateway Airport
• Resolution approving an affordable housing development consistent with Florida Statutes 166.04151(6)

Advisory Boards

The Parks and Recreation Advisory Board will approve minutes from April, hear public comments, receive a director's update, and score fee waiver grant applications for the 2025/26 period. They will also discuss the Community Benefit Grant. The meeting is a regular session with no final votes on major policy changes.

• Approval of April 9, 2025 meeting minutes
• Fee Waiver Grant Scoring - Period I 2025/26
• Community Benefit Grant discussion
• Directors Update

The Parks and Recreation Advisory Board approved fee waivers for four events totaling $20,429 and community benefit grants totaling $3,100. The board also approved the April 9, 2025 meeting minutes. A fee waiver request from Off the Grid Christian Ministries was denied due to lack of valid non-profit status.

• Approved April 9, 2025 meeting minutes (7-0)
• Approved $4,102 public safety fee waiver for Viva Osceola (7-0)
• Approved $11,383 public safety fee waiver for Boo on Broadway (7-0)
• Approved $4,440 public safety fee waiver for Orlando Japan Festival (7-0)
• Approved $504 fee waiver for Keep Kids off the Streets (7-0)
• Awarded $929 Community Benefit Grant to KCX Elite Stunt Cheer Clinic (7-0)
• Awarded $1,057 Community Benefit Grant to L.A.M.A. (7-0)
• Awarded $1,114 Community Benefit Grant to NAACP Freedom Fund Gala (7-0)

Pension Boards

The Kissimmee Police Pension Board is meeting to review the 2nd quarter Mariner investment report for FY 2025 and approve the FY 2024 police actuarial valuation report. The board will also approve quarterly expenses, retirements, and payouts, plus amendments to agreements with Mariner Institutional and Fifth Third Bank. A discussion on an electronic financial disclosure system for Form 1 filings is also on the agenda.

• Review of 2nd Quarter Mariner Investment Report for FY 2025
• Approval of FY 2024 Police Actuarial Valuation Report
• Approval of 2nd Quarterly Expenses for FY 2025
• Approval of Addendum to Investment Performance Monitoring Agreement with Mariner Institutional
• Approval of Custodial Services Amendment with Fifth Third Bank

The Kissimmee Police Pension Board approved the FY 2024 Police Actuarial Valuation Report and set the expected total annual rate of return at 7.1% net of investment expenses, both by 3-0 votes. The board also approved the February 4, 2025 meeting minutes, 2nd quarterly expenses, retirement/contribution payouts, and amendments to agreements with Mariner Institutional and Fifth Third Bank. No audience members were present, and no new business was discussed.

• Approved FY 2024 Police Actuarial Valuation Report (3-0)
• Approved expected total annual rate of return of 7.1% net of investment expenses (3-0)
• Approved Police Pension Board minutes from February 4, 2025 (3-0)
• Approved 2nd quarterly expenses for FY 2025 (3-0)
• Approved 2nd quarterly retirements, return of contributions, and share allocation payouts for FY 2025 (3-0)
• Approved addendum to Investment Performance Monitoring and Advisory Services Agreement with Mariner Institutional (3-0)
• Approved custodial services amendment with Fifth Third Bank (3-0)

Pension Boards

The Firefighters Pension Board is meeting to review the second quarter investment report, discuss the funding impact of new mortality rates, and approve the audited financial statements for the Firefighters Retirement Plan. They will also handle administrative items such as approving minutes, expense reports, retirements, and a revised plan description.

• Review of 2nd Quarter BCA Investment Report for FY 2025
• Discussion on funding impact of new mortality rates
• Approval of Firefighters Retirement Plan audited financial statements
• Approval of 2nd Quarterly Expense Report for FY 2025
• Approval of revised Firefighters Summary Plan Description

The Kissimmee Fire Pension Board voted 3-0 to sell 50% of the American Funds Eupac Fund and use the proceeds to buy the iShares MSCI EAFE index fund, following a recommendation from BCA. The board also approved 3-0 the Firefighters Retirement Plan Independent Auditors Report for fiscal year ending September 30, 2024, and approved several routine administrative items. Members Jeffrey Booher and Reginald Hardee were absent.

• Approved selling 50% of American Funds Eupac Fund and buying iShares MSCI EAFE index fund (3-0)
• Approved Independent Auditors Report for Firefighters Retirement Plan FY ending Sept 30, 2024 (3-0)
• Approved Firefighters Pension Board minutes from March 11, 2025 meeting (3-0)
• Approved 2nd Quarterly Expense Report for FY 2025 (3-0)
• Approved 2nd Quarterly Retirements, Return of Contributions, and Share Allocation for FY 2025 (3-0)
• Approved revised 2025 Firefighters Summary Plan Description (3-0)

Advisory Boards

The Planning Advisory Board Workshop will convene at Kissimmee City Hall on June 4, 2025, at 6:00 PM. The agenda contains only procedural items (meeting call, minutes, old/new business, public hearings, and discussion) with no specific decisions or proposals listed. A staff presentation by Deputy City Attorney Kalanit Oded is scheduled, but no details are provided.

The Kissimmee Planning Advisory Board held a training session led by Deputy City Attorney Kalanit Oded covering legal and procedural requirements for board members. Topics included the Sunshine Law, Public Records Act, quasi-judicial proceedings, parliamentary procedures, dual office-holding, and voting conflicts. The minutes record no substantive policy decisions or votes.

• Completed Planning Advisory Board training on legal and procedural requirements (no votes taken)

City Commission

The Kissimmee City Commission interviewed three candidates for a Kissimmee Utility Authority (KUA) board seat and reached a consensus that Michele Lebron was the most qualified. No formal vote was recorded; the decision was made by consensus. The meeting was otherwise procedural, with no other substantive actions.

• Selected Michele Lebron for KUA board seat by consensus

City Commission

The City Commission will hold public hearings to finalize a new Fire Service Assessment ordinance and an accompanying resolution to fund approximately $6.1 million of the fire department's budget. Commissioners will also review proposed amendments to the City's Comprehensive Plan, which include updates to housing, transportation, and recreation policies. Additionally, the agenda includes several routine items, such as infrastructure transfers and service contracts.

• Proposed Ordinance #25-04: Fire Service Assessment Ordinance
• Annual Fire Service Assessment Resolution to fund $6.1 million of the fire budget
• Proposed Ordinance #25-05: Comprehensive Plan amendments per 2025 Evaluation and Appraisal Report
• Construction Manager at Risk Agreement with Balfour Beatty Construction, LLC for City Hall renovations
• Disaster response contracts with Crowder Gulf and Thompson Consulting Services

The City Commission adopted Ordinance #3115 (4-1, Commissioner Alvarez opposed) imposing a Fire Service Assessment on property in the city, and adopted Resolution #05-2025 (4-1, Alvarez opposed) setting the initial annual assessment rates for the fiscal year beginning October 1, 2025. The stated intent is to establish a fourth shift for the Fire Department. The Commission also approved the first reading of Comprehensive Plan amendment Ordinance #25-05 (5-0) for transmittal to the state, and approved a consent agenda of routine items (5-0).

• Adopted Fire Service Assessment Ordinance #3115 (4-1; Alvarez opposed)
• Adopted Resolution #05-2025 setting initial annual fire assessment rates for FY starting Oct 1, 2025 (4-1; Alvarez opposed)
• Acknowledged public emails and accepted the Simplified Fire Protection Assessment Strategy Report as evidence (5-0)
• Approved first reading of Comprehensive Plan amendment Ordinance #25-05 for transmittal to the state (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda in its entirety, including school crossing guard contract, school resource officer agreement, and City Hall renovation addendum (5-0)
• Approved Vine Street CRA master plan update agreement extension with GAI Consultants (5-0)
• Appointed Tiffany Jeffers, Lynda Roth, and Michele Lebron to boards; reappointed four board members (5-0 each)
• Swore in four new firefighters: Brandon Olson, Robert Creager, William Kaylor, Griffin Woodall

Pension Boards

The General Pension Board will hear a presentation on the disability retirement benefits eligibility process, review the second quarter Mariner investment report, and approve routine administrative items including minutes, quarterly expenses, retirements, and an addendum to an investment advisory agreement. The meeting is largely procedural, with the disability eligibility discussion being the only substantive item.

• Jaime Paul to address disability retirement benefits eligibility process
• Review of 2nd Quarter Mariner Investment Report for FY 2025
• Approval of Quarterly Expenses for 2nd Quarter FY 2025
• Approval of Quarterly Retirements and Return of Contributions for 2nd Quarter FY 2025
• Approval of Addendum to Mariner Institutional Investment Performance Monitoring and Advisory Services Agreement

The General Pension Board denied Jaime Paul's disability retirement benefit request, citing voluntary resignation and lack of a completed application while employed. The board approved the proposed consulting fee with Mariner and several routine financial and administrative items, all by 5-0 votes.

• Denied disability retirement benefit for Jaime Paul (no vote recorded)
• Approved proposed consulting fee with Mariner (5-0)
• Approved Feb 27, 2025 board minutes (5-0)
• Approved 2nd quarter FY 2025 expenses (5-0)
• Approved quarterly retirements and return of contributions (5-0)
• Approved addendum to Mariner agreement (5-0)
• Approved General Employees Summary Plan Description 2025 (5-0)

Advisory Boards

The Planning Advisory Board will meet to consider Proposed Ordinance #25-05, which seeks to amend the City of Kissimmee's Comprehensive Development Plan. The board will review language updates intended to ensure the plan remains consistent with current Florida statutes and city regulations.

• Public Hearing: Proposed Ordinance #25-05 regarding Comprehensive Plan amendments
• Approval of May 7, 2025 meeting minutes

The Kissimmee Planning Advisory Board approved a motion to amend proposed Ordinance #25-05, adopting revised language for Policy 2.1.1.4 of the Transportation Element. The amendment is part of the 2025 Evaluation and Appraisal Report, a state-required review of the comprehensive plan. The board also approved the minutes from the May 7, 2025 meeting.

• Approved May 7, 2025 meeting minutes (4-0)
• Approved amended Ordinance #25-05 with revised Policy 2.1.1.4 (4-0)

City Commission

The Kissimmee City Commission will hold a workshop to review the brand strategy for the Downtown Kissimmee Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA). Commissioners will also conduct a policy review regarding the operations of the city's Code Enforcement Division.

• Downtown Kissimmee CRA brand strategy presentation
• 2025 policy agenda review for Code Enforcement Division operations

The City Commission reviewed logo concepts for the Downtown Kissimmee CRA and agreed to have in-house designers create new variations. The body also discussed enhancing Code Enforcement operations, expressing support for stricter fines and using the special magistrate process for repeat offenders. Staff were directed to draft ordinance amendments based on these recommendations for future review.

• Agreed to engage in-house graphic design team for new Downtown Kissimmee logo variations
• Directed staff to revise previously proposed logos for further Commission review
• Expressed support for strengthening code enforcement ordinances and increasing fines
• Directed staff to draft ordinance amendments for final approval

City Commission

The Kissimmee City Commission will hold a first reading of a proposed ordinance to establish a fire service assessment, a non-ad valorem fee on properties to fund fire protection services. The agenda also includes several consent items, including contracts, change orders, and housing rehabilitation agreements, plus presentations of annual financial reports.

• First reading of Ordinance 25-04 to impose fire service assessments on all properties
• Renewal of investment advisor agreement with U.S. Bancorp Asset Management
• Authorization to negotiate design services for new EOC building and parking garage with JL2 Architecture
• Approval of $87,262.59 for Weston Reserve South Trail repairs (FEMA-funded)
• Change order increasing funding to $78,887.72 for rehabilitation of 1703 Smith Street

The Kissimmee City Commission approved the first reading of Ordinance #25-04, which would impose a fire service assessment fee on properties to fund fire protection services. The commission also approved the consent agenda, including contracts for trail repairs, housing rehabilitation agreements, and drone purchases, and accepted the city's annual financial report.

• Approved first reading of Fire Service Assessment Ordinance #25-04 (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda including $87,262.59 for Weston Reserve South Trail repairs (5-0)
• Approved $67,000 from Law Enforcement Trust Fund for two drones and training (5-0)
• Approved $12,200 from Law Enforcement Trust Fund for KPD promotional items (5-0)
• Approved change order for Chambers Park Community Center renovation, increasing contract to $306,844.53 (5-0)
• Approved ground lease at Kissimmee Gateway Airport with Kissimmee Place Development Group (5-0)
• Accepted Annual Comprehensive Financial Report for fiscal year ended Sept 30, 2024 (5-0)
• Approved 30-day extension for Planning Advisory Board vacancy (5-0)

Advisory Boards

The Affordable Housing Advisory Committee is meeting to approve minutes, discuss the 5-Year Consolidated Plan and Annual Action Plan process, receive Sunshine Law training, and review the resolution that established the committee. The agenda is largely procedural, with no public hearings or major decisions listed.

• Approval of AHAC minutes from February 20, 2025
• Discussion of 5-Year Consolidated Plan and Annual Action Plan process
• Sunshine Law board training
• Review of the resolution adopting the AHAC

The committee approved the February 2025 minutes and requested a revised resolution for the AHAC to align with SHIP statute regarding member terms and staggering. The board also requested a June meeting to further discuss funding priorities and distribution methods for the Five-Year Consolidated Plan.

• Approved February 20, 2025 meeting minutes (6-0)
• Approved request for June meeting to review funding priorities and distribution (7-0)
• Approved motion to draft revised AHAC resolution consistent with SHIP statute (7-0)

Advisory Boards

The Kissimmee Planning Advisory Board will meet to review and vote on two public hearings: one for an amendment to the Kissimmee Gateway Airport Commerce Park Mixed Use Planned Unit Development (MUPUD) and another for a rezoning request (ZMA-25-0001) for the Armstrong property from T5-U to City IB zoning.

• Public Hearing - Kissimmee Gateway Airport Commerce Park Mixed Use Planned Unit Development (MUPUD) Amendment - PUD-25-0001
• Public Hearing - ZMA-25-0001 Armstrong Rezoning: Zoning Map Amendment (T5-U TO CITY IB) - Proposed Ordinance No. 25-03

The Kissimmee Planning Advisory Board approved a Mixed Use Planned Unit Development amendment for the Kissimmee Gateway Airport Commerce Park, consolidating uses on approximately 22 acres. The board also approved a zoning map amendment to change the designation from Mixed Use Urban Corridor to Industrial Business for a 2.69-acre parcel. Additionally, the board approved the minutes from the March 19, 2025 workshop.

• Approved MUPUD Amendment for Kissimmee Gateway Airport Commerce Park (4-1)
• Approved ZMA-25-0001 Armstrong Rezoning to Industrial Business (5-0)
• Approved March 19, 2025 PAB Workshop minutes (3-0, 1 abstain)

City Commission

The Kissimmee City Commission will meet to discuss and vote on various administrative, financial, and development items. Key agenda topics include a $2,602,210.11 agreement addendum for Lancaster Ranch Park Phase 1B, school security service selections, state housing partnership grants, and downtown hotel development proposals.

• Approved a $2,602,210.11 Guaranteed Maximum Price addendum with Arnco Construction for Lancaster Ranch Park Phase 1B.
• Selected Eagle Globe Protective Services for RFP 2025-004 for Independent Security and Protection Services for Schools.
• Accepted $628,202 in State Housing Initiatives Partnership (SHIP) annual funding for fiscal year 2024-2025.
• Approved a SHIP roof replacement agreement for 1542 Amherst Lane totaling $27,712.90 with Habitat for Humanity.
• Extended the Kissimmee Gateway Airport marketing agreement with Brand Advocates for one year for $48,000.00.

The Kissimmee City Commission directed developers of the Toho Square and Civic Center sites to rework their hotel proposals within 30 days, with specific requirements for each site. The commission also approved the Connect Kissimmee Complete Streets project update and several consent agenda items, including a $2.6 million addendum for Lancaster Ranch Park. No final hotel proposal was selected.

• Directed Toho Square developers to rework proposals to include mixed-use of fee simple real estate, hotel rooms, and/or retail (5-0)
• Directed Civic Center developers to rework proposals to include a minimum 150-room hotel with city retaining ownership/management of civic center (5-0)
• Approved Connect Kissimmee Complete Streets project update as presented (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda including $2,602,210.11 addendum for Lancaster Ranch Park Phase 1B (5-0)
• Approved $628,202 SHIP funding acceptance (consent agenda)
• Approved Eagle Globe Protective Services for school security RFP (consent agenda)
• Reappointed Scott Brooks to Historic Preservation Board (5-0)
• Tabled Lupus Awareness Month proclamation for future meeting

City Commission

The Kissimmee City Commission is holding a workshop to review hotel development proposals for two downtown locations: the Lakefront (Civic Center) area and Toho Square. The meeting is for discussion only, with no formal votes scheduled. Public input is not listed on the agenda.

• Presentation of Lakefront (Civic Center) Hotel Proposals
• Presentation of Toho Square Hotel Proposals
• General discussion of the proposals

The City Commission held an informational workshop to hear development proposals for the Civic Center and Toho Square sites. No votes were taken during the session; a final decision is scheduled for May 6.

• No substantive decisions made; workshop was informational only

City Commission

The Kissimmee City Commission will consider a consent agenda with several significant items, including a resolution to develop a non-ad valorem fire service assessment, approval of the Local Housing Assistance Plan for 2025-2028, and multiple change orders and contracts. The meeting also includes ceremonial items such as the swearing-in of five new police officers and proclamations.

• Resolution to develop non-ad valorem fire service assessment
• Local Housing Assistance Plan for FY 2025-2028
• Change Order for Lyndell Drainage Project: +$242,177
• Justice Assistance Grant: $35,539.63 for police gas masks
• Fire Training Facility Pavilion change order: +$65,863

The Kissimmee City Commission approved the consent agenda (5-0), which included a fire service assessment resolution, a $242,177 change order for the Lyndell Drainage project, and a $35,539.63 Justice Assistance Grant. They also approved Operation Business Boost 2.0 and travel authorizations for the mayor to Puerto Rico and Tampa, all by 5-0 votes. The Planning Advisory Board vacancy was tabled for further review.

• Approved consent agenda in entirety (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution #03-2025 for fire service assessment (5-0)
• Approved $242,177 change order for Lyndell Drainage project (5-0)
• Accepted $35,539.63 Justice Assistance Grant (5-0)
• Approved Operation Business Boost 2.0 (5-0)
• Approved travel for mayor to Puerto Rico and Tampa (5-0)
• Tabled Planning Advisory Board appointment

Advisory Boards

The Parks and Recreation Advisory Board will meet to approve minutes, hear public comment, and discuss the Director's Report. New business includes fee waiver applications and community benefit grant applications. The agenda is otherwise routine.

• Approval of minutes from December 11, 2024
• Fee waiver applications
• Community benefit grant applications

The Parks and Recreation Advisory Board approved $9,288 in fee waivers for Period II events, including the Caribbean Fusion Festival, and $2,850 in Community Benefit Grants for four organizations. Both motions passed unanimously 7-0. The board also approved the December 11, 2024 meeting minutes.

• Approved $9,288 in fee waivers for Period II events (7-0)
• Approved $2,850 in Community Benefit Grants for Team Kareem Memorial Foundation, HFUW Community Baby Shower, Wellness Expo, and Magic of the Drums Festival (7-0)
• Approved December 11, 2024 meeting minutes (7-0)

City Commission

At an April 1 workshop, the Kissimmee City Commission reached consensus to approve the fire union's request for a 24/72 work schedule and to move forward with a fire assessment fee as the funding mechanism. Staff will place a resolution on the April 15 commission agenda to begin the fire assessment implementation process. The decision is preliminary and subject to formal approval.

• Consensus to approve 24/72 fire schedule
• Consensus to move forward with fire assessment fee option
• Resolution to begin fire assessment process placed on April 15 agenda

City Commission

The Kissimmee City Commission will hold its regular meeting on April 1, 2025, featuring the oath of office for new Police Chief Charles L. Broadway, several proclamations, and a consent agenda with routine approvals. The commission will also discuss retirement benefit options for commissioners and recognize the 1881 Redevelopment Project. No public hearings are scheduled.

• Oath of office for new Police Chief Charles L. Broadway
• Contract approval for building document scanning services ($358,702)
• Accept $25,000 Urban and Community Forestry Capacity Grant with $25,000 city match
• Change order for 814 Robinson Street rehabilitation: +$36,688.89, deadline extended to May 30, 2025
• Amendment to HOME-ARP Allocation Plan: shift $100,000 to non-congregate shelter rehab at 1555 Hollywood Street

The Kissimmee City Commission approved a new retirement benefit option for commissioners, choosing Option B: a 401(a) Defined Contribution Employer-Sponsored Plan with a 1-term vesting requirement and a commissioner contribution to match the city's pension plan. The motion passed unanimously 5-0. The commission also approved the consent agenda in its entirety, which included items such as a building division scanning contract, a forestry grant, and a change order for a rehabilitation project.

• Approved commissioners' retirement benefit Option B (401(a) Defined Contribution Plan) (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda including minutes, scanning contract, forestry grant, change order, and HOME-ARP amendment (5-0)

Advisory Boards

The Kissimmee Planning Advisory Board will hold a public hearing on a conditional use request to establish a drive-thru restaurant and retail establishments at 4307 W Vine St. The board will also consider approving the minutes from its March 5, 2025 meeting. No other substantive items are listed.

• Public hearing: Conditional Use with Site Plan for drive-thru restaurant and retail at 4307 W Vine St (CU-24-0014)
• Approval of March 5, 2025 Planning Advisory Board meeting minutes

The Kissimmee Planning Advisory Board approved a conditional use with site plan for a drive-thru restaurant and retail establishments at 4307 W Vine St, subject to six conditions. The board also approved the minutes from the March 5, 2025 workshop. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved conditional use with site plan for drive-thru restaurant and retail at 4307 W Vine St, subject to 6 conditions (5-0)
• Approved March 5, 2025 workshop minutes (5-0)

City Commission

The Kissimmee City Commission is meeting to consider several consent agenda items, including applying for an $8 million State of Florida Job Growth Grant for the Dyer-Thacker Commerce Park at Kissimmee Gateway Airport, approving $255,077 in design services for a new police forensic and evidence storage facility, and accepting a $12,600 Justice Assistance Grant for advanced restraint systems. The agenda also includes proclamations for Women's History Month and Cesar Chavez Day, and a public hearing period. Most items are routine approvals, but the grant application and facility design are significant financial commitments.

• Resolution to apply for $8,000,000 State of Florida Job Growth Grant for Dyer-Thacker Commerce Park (MLK Jr. Blvd)
• Approval of $255,077 design services contract with Harvard Jolly Architects for KPD Forensic & Evidence Storage Facility
• Acceptance of $12,600 Justice Assistance Grant (JAG-C) for advanced restraint systems
• Authorization to apply for 2025-26 VOCA grant for crime victim services
• Application for FDEM Hazard Mitigation Grant for Watershed Planning Program ($282,254.58 total)

The City Commission approved a consent agenda including funding for a police evidence facility and multiple grant applications. The commission also discussed retirement benefit options for the City Manager but deferred a final decision to the next meeting.

• Approved $255,077 for KPD Forensic & Evidence Storage Facility design (5-0)
• Approved application for 2025-26 VOCA Grant (5-0)
• Approved application for FDEM Hazard Mitigation Grant for Watershed Planning (5-0)
• Accepted $12,600 Justice Assistance Grant for advanced restraint systems (5-0)
• Approved resolution to apply for $8,000,000 State of Florida Job Growth Grant (5-0)
• Approved disposal of City assets (5-0)
• Approved March 4, 2025 meeting minutes (5-0)

Pension Boards

The Kissimmee Police Pension Board is meeting to consider the FY 2024 Police Actuarial Valuation Report and approve the minutes from its February 4, 2025 meeting. The agenda is otherwise routine, with no other substantive items listed.

• Approval of FY 2024 Police Actuarial Valuation Report
• Approval of Police Pension Board minutes from February 4, 2025

Pension Boards

The Kissimmee Firefighters Pension Board will review the first quarter investment report for FY 2025 and approve the FY 2024 actuarial valuation report. They will also discuss the amortization payment schedule for buybacks of prior credited service, approve quarterly expenses and retirement payouts, and discuss new withholding requirements.

• Review of 1st Quarter BCA Investment Report for FY 2025
• Approval of FY 2024 Firefighters Actuarial Valuation Report
• Discussion on amortization payment schedule for buybacks of prior credited service
• Approval of 1st Quarterly Expenses for FY 2025
• Discussion on New Withholding Requirements

The Kissimmee Firefighters Pension Board approved the FY 2024 Actuarial Valuation Report and set the expected annual rate of return at 7.1% net of investment expenses, both by unanimous 4-0 votes. The board also approved the November 2024 meeting minutes, first quarter FY 2025 expenses, and first quarter retirements and payouts. No substantive decisions were made on the frozen Share Allocation overage or new IRS withholding rules, which were only discussed.

• Approved FY 2024 Firefighters Actuarial Valuation Report (4-0)
• Approved 7.1% expected annual rate of return (4-0)
• Approved November 5, 2024 meeting minutes (4-0)
• Approved 1st Quarter FY 2025 expenses (4-0)
• Approved 1st Quarter retirements, return of contributions, and share allocation payouts (4-0)

Advisory Boards

The Planning Advisory Board (Brownfields Advisory Committee) will hold a procedural meeting at Kissimmee City Hall. No decisions or discussions with concrete outcomes are listed in the agenda beyond routine approval of prior meeting minutes.

The Planning Advisory Board approved the minutes from the February 5, 2025 workshop. The board also received a presentation from the East Central Florida Regional Planning Council regarding the Brownfields Program and the Resilient Corridors Coalition.

• Approved February 5, 2025 Planning Advisory Board Workshop minutes (4-0)

City Commission

The Kissimmee City Commission will hold a public hearing on a zoning change for 3.69 acres on Grissom Lane from Mixed Use Urban Corridor to Industrial Business. The meeting also includes routine approvals, grant acceptances, and presentations honoring retirements and employees.

• Final vote on rezoning Grissom Lane (3.69 acres) from Mixed Use Urban Corridor (T5-U) to Industrial Business (IB) - ZMA-23-0005
• Accept $25,915.52 Bulletproof Vest Partnership Grant from U.S. DOJ for police vests
• Approve subordination agreement for Parcel No. 819.3 (Aston Square) with FDOT for State Road 500 drainage project
• Negotiate Construction Manager at Risk agreement for Fire Station No. 2 Mill Run project
• Approve HOME Program Agreement with Osceola Council on Aging and Buen Vecino Apartments for $XXX,XXX

The Kissimmee City Commission revoked the March 2024 policy allowing public signage at the Kissimmee Civic Center during early voting, voting 4-1. They also approved a one-year renewal of the microtransit contract with Freebee, LLC for $413,498, and extended the moratorium on downtown special event permits until the Connect Kissimmee project is complete.

• Revoked March 2024 signage policy at Kissimmee Civic Center (4-1)
• Approved Freebee microtransit contract renewal for $413,498 (5-0)
• Extended downtown special event permit moratorium until Connect Kissimmee completion (5-0)
• Adopted Ordinance #3114 rezoning 3.69 acres on Grissom Lane to Industrial Business (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda including $25,915.52 bulletproof vest grant and $500,000 HOME Program agreement (5-0)

Pension Boards

The General Pension Board of Kissimmee is meeting to conduct regular business, including an initial disability hearing for Juan Gonzalez, a presentation on new securities litigation by Robbins Geller Rudman & Dowd LLP, and approval of financial and administrative items. The board will also review the first quarterly Mariner investment report and the FY 2024 actuarial valuation report for general employees.

• Initial disability hearing for Juan Gonzalez
• Presentation on new securities litigation by Robbins Geller Rudman & Dowd LLP
• Review of 1st Quarterly Mariner Investment Report for FY 2025
• Approval of General Employees Actuarial Valuation Report for FY 2024
• Approval of 1st Quarterly Expenses for FY 2025

The General Pension Board approved a disability retirement for Juan Gonzalez, a former Solid Waste driver who lost his leg, with a 6-0 vote. The board also approved participating as lead plaintiff in securities litigation against Novo Nordisk, approved the FY 2024 actuarial valuation report, and set the expected rate of return at 6.8%. Several routine financial and administrative items were approved unanimously.

• Approved disability retirement for Juan Gonzalez (6-0)
• Approved being lead plaintiff in securities litigation against Novo Nordisk (6-0)
• Approved FY 2024 General Employees Actuarial Valuation Report (6-0)
• Approved 6.8% expected rate of return on investments (6-0)
• Approved General Employees Pension Board minutes from 11-21-2024 (6-0)
• Approved 1st quarterly expenses for FY 2025 (6-0)
• Approved 1st quarterly retirements and return of contributions for FY 2025 (6-0)
• Reappointed Janin Butler to ministerial position (6-0)

Advisory Boards

The Affordable Housing Advisory Committee is meeting to approve minutes and discuss a new Local Housing Assistance Plan covering fiscal years 2025-2026 through 2027-2028. The plan is listed under new business, indicating it will be a primary topic of discussion. The agenda also includes staff comments and updates, but no public hearings are scheduled.

• Approval of meeting minutes
• Discussion of Local Housing Assistance Plan for 2025-2026 through 2027-2028
• Staff comments and updates

The Affordable Housing Advisory Committee approved the Local Housing Assistance Plan for 2025-2026 through 2027-2028, with an added revision to prorate loan forgiveness annually for disaster and rental assistance terms. The plan now begins forgiveness in the 11th year of a fifteen-year term. Board Member Ortiz voted no, saying he wanted more time to study the plan. The board also approved its January 16, 2025 minutes and discussed whether to keep or reschedule its March 20 meeting.

• Approved January 16, 2025 meeting minutes (7-0)
• Approved Local Housing Assistance Plan 2025-2026 through 2027-2028 with revision to prorate forgiveness annually for disaster and rental assistance terms (6-1)
• Board Member Ortiz voted no on LHAP, citing need for more time to study the plan
• Discussed but did not decide whether to keep or reschedule the March 20 meeting
• Adjourned at 10:24 AM (7-0)

City Commission

The Kissimmee City Commission will consider a consent agenda with routine items, including a five-year lease renewal with Axon for police tasers, body cameras, and digital evidence storage, costing $3.08M. Also on the agenda are a development agreement for a UCP charter school, an interlocal agreement for bond funding related to the Vine Street Kmart site, and several other contracts and approvals. The meeting includes a public hearing period and a swearing-in ceremony for new firefighters.

• Early renewal of Axon lease purchase agreement for police equipment, $3,082,648.53 over 5 years
• Purchase of M322 Wheeled Hydraulic Excavator from Ring Power Corporation for $410,206.00
• Development agreement with UCP for a 37,689 sq ft charter school at 200 W. Vine Street
• Interlocal agreement with Vine Street CRA for bond funding related to Kmart site acquisition
• Change order to increase funding by $4,574.00 for rehabilitation of 1703 Smith Street

The Kissimmee City Commission approved the consent agenda unanimously, including contracts for police equipment, a hydraulic excavator, and affordable housing agreements. They also voted to schedule a workshop to evaluate hotel development proposals and allowed Kissimmee Place Development Group to proceed with the airport parcel's next phase, pending revised proposal and legal review.

• Approved consent agenda (5-0)
• Approved early renewal of Axon lease purchase agreements for police equipment (5-0)
• Approved purchase of M322 Wheeled Hydraulic Excavator for $410,206 (5-0)
• Approved sidewalk easement for Pinnacle at the Wesleyan Apartments (5-0)
• Approved reclassification of part-time Accreditation Specialist to full-time Manager (5-0)
• Approved development agreement with UCP for charter school (5-0)
• Approved interlocal agreement with Vine Street CRA for bond funding (5-0)
• Approved KPDG to proceed with airport parcel next phase, pending revised proposal and legal review (5-0)

Advisory Boards

The Parks and Recreation Advisory Board is meeting to approve prior minutes, hear public comment, receive a director's report, and discuss community benefit grant applications. The meeting is largely routine, with the grant applications being the only substantive new business item.

• Approval of December 11, 2024 meeting minutes
• Community Benefit Grant Applications discussion

Advisory Boards

The Kissimmee Planning Advisory Board will hold public hearings on two items: a conditional use request for a specialized charter school (UCP Charter School) and a proposed ordinance to rezone property on Grissom Lane from Mixed Use Urban Corridor (T5-U) to Industrial Business (IB). The board will also consider approving minutes from its October and November 2024 meetings.

• Public hearing on conditional use with site-specific redevelopment plan for UCP Charter School (CU-24-0012)
• Public hearing on Ordinance #25-02 to rezone Grissom Lane from T5-U to IB (ZMA-23-0005)
• Approval of October 16, 2024 Planning Advisory Board meeting minutes
• Approval of November 6, 2024 Planning Advisory Board workshop minutes

The Planning Advisory Board approved a Conditional Use permit for a specialized UCP Charter School at 200 W. Vine Street, subject to ten specific conditions including fencing and traffic controls. The board also recommended approval of a Zoning Map Amendment to change the designation from Mixed Use Urban Corridor to Industrial Business on approximately 3.69 acres near Grissom Lane. Both items passed with unanimous votes.

• Approved Conditional Use for UCP Charter School at 200 W. Vine Street (5-0)
• Approved Zoning Map Amendment for Grissom Lane property to Industrial Business (5-0)
• Approved October 16, 2024 PAB minutes (5-0)
• Approved November 6, 2024 PAB Workshop minutes (5-0)

City Commission

The Kissimmee City Commission is holding a workshop to discuss special events with street closures in downtown Kissimmee and regulations on alcohol sales. No formal decisions are expected; the meeting is for discussion only.

• Discussion on special events with street closures in downtown Kissimmee
• Discussion on alcohol sales regulations

The Kissimmee City Commission held an informal workshop to discuss potential changes to regulations for special events with street closures and alcohol sales in downtown. Staff presented options for both topics, and the commission heard public comment. No formal decisions or votes were made; the commission agreed to review the options internally and schedule future workshops for further discussion.

• No formal decisions or votes taken at workshop
• Commission agreed to review street closure options internally
• Commission agreed to review alcohol ordinance options internally
• Future workshop to be scheduled for further discussion on street closures
• Future meeting to present solutions on alcohol regulations

Pension Boards

The Kissimmee Firefighters Pension Board is meeting to review the first quarter investment report for FY 2025 and to approve the FY 2024 actuarial valuation report. The board will also consider administrative items including approval of meeting minutes, quarterly expenses, retirements, and a discussion on new withholding requirements. The agenda is routine and procedural, with no major policy decisions or public hearings listed.

• Review of 1st Quarter BCA Investment Report for FY 2025
• Approval of FY 2024 Firefighters Actuarial Valuation Report
• Approval of 1st Quarterly Expenses for FY 2025
• Approval of 1st Quarterly Retirements, Return of Contributions, and Share Allocation Payouts for FY 2025
• Discussion on New Withholding Requirements

City Commission

The Kissimmee City Commission will hold the second and final reading of Ordinance #25-01, which would require criminal history background checks for prospective city employees and continued screenings for security-sensitive positions, now including commissioners. The consent agenda includes a $4.92 million pavement resurfacing bid award, a $11,580 EMS grant, and a lease amendment with LYNX. Discussion items cover Downtown Kissimmee CRA brand strategy and property improvement program changes.

• Ordinance #25-01: criminal background checks for city employees and commissioners (second/final reading)
• Bid award: Middlesex Paving ($1,528,500) and Preferred Materials ($3,392,300) for citywide milling/resurfacing
• EMS County Awards Grant: $11,580 for training equipment and software
• First Amendment to LYNX lease for CNG bus infrastructure at Central Services Complex
• Downtown Kissimmee CRA brand strategy adoption and CPIP policy amendments

The Kissimmee City Commission approved Ordinance #3113 on second and final reading, requiring criminal history background checks for prospective city employees and continued screenings for security-sensitive positions. The vote was unanimous (5-0). The commission also approved the consent agenda, including road resurfacing contracts totaling over $4.9 million, and made several advisory board appointments.

• Adopted Ordinance #3113 for criminal history background checks (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda including $1.53M and $3.39M road resurfacing contracts (5-0)
• Approved Downtown Kissimmee CRA Commercial Property Improvement Program policy amendments (5-0)
• Approved Vine Street CRA Commercial Property Improvement Program policy amendments (5-0)
• Appointed Commissioner Martinez to UCF Business Incubator Advisory Board (5-0)
• Appointed Rafael Lebron to Board of Adjustment (5-0)

Pension Boards

The Police Pension Board will review financial reports and administrative items for fiscal year 2025. The board is scheduled to discuss new withholding requirements and disability pension benefit multipliers.

• Approval of FY 2024 Police Actuarial Valuation Report
• Review of 1st Quarter Mariner Investment Report for FY 2025
• Approval of 1st Quarterly Expenses for FY 2025
• Discussion on New Withholding Requirements
• Discussion on Multiplier for Disability Pension Benefits

The Kissimmee Police Pension Board approved rebalancing its investment portfolio, tabled the FY 2024 actuarial valuation report until March 11, 2025, and approved routine administrative items. The board also recommended clarifying the disability pension multiplier and combining two benefit studies for union negotiations.

• Approved rebalancing investments to target, raising $3M from Winslow account and transferring $1.5M to Kissimmee Mutual Fund (4-0)
• Tabled FY 2024 Police Actuarial Valuation Report until March 11, 2025
• Approved minutes from November 5, 2024 meeting (4-0)
• Approved 1st quarterly expenses for FY 2025 (4-0)
• Approved 1st quarterly retirements, return of contributions, and share allocation payouts for FY 2025 (4-0)
• Recommended going to members to clarify disability multiplier (3% vs 3.5%) (4-0)
• Approved combining two studies (disability multiplier and lifetime 1% COLA) for negotiation team (4-0)

City Commission

The Kissimmee City Commission will hold a public hearing on a proposed ordinance requiring criminal history background checks for certain city employees and continued screenings for security and public safety roles. The meeting also includes routine approvals like minutes, plats, and contracts, as well as presentations on local business recovery programs and holiday event awards.

• First reading of Ordinance #25-01 for criminal history background checks on city employees
• June Street final plat approval for 0.25-acre property split into three lots
• $110,666 contract with Lanier Plans, Inc. for Kissimmee Lakefront Splashpad repairs
• $10,924,421.32 contract with Ranger Construction Industries for taxiway rehabilitation at Kissimmee Gateway Airport
• $270,744.91 agreement with Samsara, Inc. for vehicle telematic devices across city fleet

The Kissimmee City Commission approved the first reading of an ordinance requiring criminal history background checks for prospective city employees and continued screenings for security-critical positions. The commission amended the ordinance to include city commissioners as critical staff. The consent agenda was approved except for the Green Meadows Farm lease amendment, which was approved separately with a 4-1 vote.

• Approved first reading of Ordinance #25-01 for criminal background checks (5-0)
• Amended Ordinance #25-01 to include city commissioners as critical staff
• Approved consent agenda minus item 7.C (5-0)
• Approved Second Amendment for Green Meadows Farm LTD (4-1)
• Approved $110,666 splashpad renovation contract with Lanier Plans, Inc.
• Approved $10,924,421.32 airport taxiway construction contract with Ranger Construction
• Approved $140,390.52 KUA line extension for Haven on Vine
• Approved $52,100 amendment for Haven on Vine design services

Advisory Boards

The Affordable Housing Advisory Committee will hold its regular meeting to approve minutes from the previous session and discuss the Local Housing Assistance Plan for 2025–2028. No public hearings or new business items are listed on this agenda.

• Approval of Affordable Housing Advisory Committee Minutes
• Discussion of Local Housing Assistance Plan 2025-2028

The Affordable Housing Advisory Committee approved changes to the 2025-2028 Local Housing Assistance Plan (LHAP), establishing a minimum 20-year forgiveness period for all applicable programs. A prior motion that also included a 100% maximum loan value was rescinded. The final version of the changes will be voted on at the next meeting on February 20.

• Approved LHAP changes with 20-year minimum forgiveness for all applicable programs (5-0)
• Rescinded earlier motion that included 100% maximum loan value
• Approved minutes from December 30, 2024 meeting (5-0)
• Adjourned meeting at 11:31 AM (5-0)

City Commission

The Kissimmee City Commission will hold a second and final reading of Ordinance #24-17, which would prohibit public camping or sleeping on public property, aligning with state law, and repeal the city's panhandling ordinance. The commission will also consider several consent agenda items, including contracts for design services, a trail construction bid, and a mutual aid agreement for the police department.

• Ordinance #24-17: creates Section 38-1 prohibiting public camping/sleeping, repeals Chapter 10 Article X (panhandling)
• Design services contract with KPM Franklin for Lakeside Fire Station & Community Center, $130,800
• Bid award to Atlantic Civil for Shingle Creek Regional Trail South Phase 2A, $6,602,715.94
• Interlocal agreement with Toho Water Authority for utility relocations, $6,677,440
• Mutual aid agreement for Kissimmee Police Department with multiple jurisdictions

The Kissimmee City Commission approved Ordinance #3112 on second and final reading, creating a new section prohibiting public camping or sleeping and repealing the city's panhandling ordinance. The vote was 4-1, with Commissioner Alvarez dissenting. The commission also approved the consent agenda, including a $6.6 million trail construction bid and a $130,800 design contract for a fire station and community center, and appointed Jeffrey Wolff to the Board of Adjustment.

• Adopted Ordinance #3112 banning public camping/sleeping and repealing panhandling rules (4-1)
• Approved consent agenda including minutes, design services, bid award, interlocal agreement, and mutual aid agreement (5-0)
• Awarded $6,602,715.94 construction bid for Shingle Creek Regional Trail South Phase 2A to Atlantic Civil
• Approved $130,800 civil design services agreement with KPM Franklin for Lakeside Fire Station & Community Center
• Approved interlocal agreement with Toho Water Authority for utility relocations ($6,677,440)
• Approved mutual aid agreement for Kissimmee Police Department with various jurisdictions
• Appointed Jeffrey Wolff to the Board of Adjustment (5-0)