Orlando public meetings in 2025

City Council Workshop

The Orlando City Council will hold a workshop to receive an update on children and youth programs from the Families, Parks and Recreation department. No formal decisions are scheduled.

• Workshop on children and youth programs
• Update from Families, Parks and Recreation
• Presenter: Lisa Early, Director of Families, Parks and Recreation

The workshop provided an update on Families, Parks and Recreation children and youth programs. Council members recognized Lisa Early's 22‑year tenure as Director and presented her with flowers upon her retirement. No motions, approvals, denials, or tabling of items were recorded.

Agenda Review Meeting

This meeting is a procedural session for the City Council to discuss an upcoming agenda. It serves as the designated time for the public to provide input on Consent Agenda items.

The council held a brief agenda review with no public comments. All commissioners reported no concerns except Commissioner Jim Gray, who announced he will declare a conflict for item 3.b.28 concerning the NASPO contract with Presidio Holdings for Cisco telephone software licenses. He will submit a Form 8B Memorandum of Voting Conflict to the City Clerk’s Office. The meeting was adjourned at 11:10 A.M.

• Commissioner Jim Gray declared a conflict for item 3.b.28 (NASPO contract with Presidio Holdings for Cisco telephone software licenses)

City Council Meeting

The council will vote on a consent agenda containing multiple contracts, funding agreements, and appointments. Items include awards for electrical switchgear upgrades, stadium phase 3 services, 911 system upgrades, and community grants. Proclamations honoring two commissioners are also scheduled.

• Proclamations honoring Commissioners Jim Gray and Robert F. Stuart
• Mayor's Matching Grants funding recommendations for FY2025-2026
• Funding agreements with Healthcare Center for the Homeless and S.A.L.T. Outreach
• Contract authorization for City Hall Electrical Switchgear Upgrades (RFP25-0525)
• Amendment for CAD 911 System Upgrades with Tyler Technologies (ITN17-0026)

The Orlando City Council approved the FY 2025‑2026 Mayor’s Matching Grants for 31 projects and adopted funding agreements for Service and Love Together Outreach and the Healthcare Center for the Homeless. It confirmed citizen advisory board appointments and approved employment agreements for Donald Wallace and Kayla West. The council also authorized procurement rankings, including an electrical switchgear upgrade contract with Ovation Construction. All actions were unanimous except the healthcare center agreement, which passed 6‑0.

• Approved Consent Agenda Items 3a‑k (unanimously)
• Confirmed Citizen Advisory Board appointments and reappointments (unanimously)
• Approved FY 2025‑2026 Mayor’s Matching Grants Funding for 31 projects (unanimously)
• Approved Funding Agreement with Service and Love Together Outreach (unanimously)
• Approved Funding Agreement with Healthcare Center for the Homeless (6‑0)
• Approved Employment Agreement for Donald Wallace (unanimously)
• Approved Employment Agreement for Kayla West (unanimously)
• Approved procurement ranking and authorization for City Hall electrical switchgear upgrades with Ovation Construction (unanimously)

City Council Meeting

The Orlando City Council will meet to consider a consent agenda containing multiple items, including mayoral appointments, employment agreements, and numerous contracts for public works projects, infrastructure improvements, and city services. Items will be voted on in a single omnibus vote unless separated. Notable actions include the appointment of a new Assistant Chief Administrative Officer and approval of several construction and maintenance awards.

• Appointment of Michelle Edinger as Assistant Chief Administrative Officer effective December 15, 2025
• Agreement of Sale and Assignment of Florida Department of Environmental Protection Voluntary Cleanup Tax Credits
• Award to APD Construction, LLC for Wadeview Water Garden Renovation (District 4)
• Award to Gomez Construction Company for Magnolia Avenue Interim Roadway Improvements (District 5)
• Contract with Wharton-Smith, Inc. for Lake Nona Reclaimed Water Storage and High Service Pump Facility (District 1)

The Orlando City Council unanimously approved a series of contracts and appointments, including a $2,346,316.87 award to Gomez Construction for Magnolia Avenue interim roadway improvements. Additional unanimous approvals covered amendments to existing contracts for landscaping, software, and emergency vehicle parts, as well as awards for water garden renovation, liquid chlorine supply, gas service, and security design. The council also confirmed Michelle Edinger as Assistant Chief Administrative Officer.

• Approved $2,346,316.87 award to Gomez Construction for Magnolia Avenue interim roadway improvements (unanimous)
• Approved $125,590.00 amendment to Ameriscapes contract for grounds maintenance (unanimous)
• Approved $169,055.00 amendment to Quest Software contract for SQL Server licenses (unanimous)
• Approved $1,120,800.00 amendment to South Florida Emergency Vehicles contract for Sutphen parts (unanimous)
• Approved $204,777.19 award to APD Construction for Wadeview Water Garden renovation (unanimous)
• Approved $971,600.00 award to Brenntag Mid‑South for liquid chlorine cylinders (unanimous)
• Approved $1,100,000.00 award to Gas South for gas service agreement (unanimous)
• Confirmed appointment of Michelle Edinger as Assistant Chief Administrative Officer (unanimous)

Agenda Review Meeting

The Orlando City Council held an Agenda Review meeting to examine the items that will appear on the upcoming council session. Council members and the public may comment on consent‑agenda items and hear commissioner remarks. No formal council actions are taken at this meeting.

• Call to Order
• Consent Agenda – Public Comment
• Consent Agenda – Commissioner Comments (District 1‑6)
• Adjourn

The meeting reviewed the agenda, received no public comments, and each commissioner reported no concerns. A brief discussion occurred about the Parramore Streetscape Improvements Project Cost‑Sharing Agreement, but no decision was recorded. The council adjourned at 1:02 PM.

City Council Meeting

The City Council will consider the appointment of a Deputy Chief Administrative Officer, Chief Financial Officer, and Director of Economic Development. The body is also reviewing funding agreements for arts, cultural, and community service organization grants for the 2025-2026 fiscal year. Additionally, several citywide contracts for infrastructure and maintenance are on the consent agenda.

• Appointment of Brooke Devon M. Rimmer-Bonnett as Deputy Chief Administrative Officer
• Appointment of Jose Fernandez as Chief Financial Officer
• Appointment of Lillian C. Scott-Payne as Director of Economic Development
• FY 2025-2026 funding agreements for Arts, Cultural, and Community Service Organization grants
• Contract for 30 S. Orange Pocket Park and Lake Eola Gateway Entrance with Turner Construction Company

The Orlando City Council confirmed three senior appointments and approved multiple funding agreements, including $4.3 M in grants to nonprofits and $2.2 M for economic development groups. It also approved several contract amendments, the largest being a $5,998,390 amendment for the Water Conservation Water Reclamation Facility project. All actions were carried unanimously.

• Confirmed appointment of Jose Fernandez as Chief Financial Officer (unanimous)
• Confirmed appointment of Brooke Devon M. Rimmer‑Bonnett as Deputy Chief Administrative Officer (unanimous)
• Confirmed appointment of Lillian C. Scott‑Payne as Director of Economic Development (unanimous)
• Approved $4.3 M in grants to 63 nonprofit, community service and arts organizations (unanimous)
• Approved $2.2 M funding to 10 economic development organizations (unanimous)
• Approved FY 2025‑26 Arts and Cultural Organization Grants (unanimous)
• Approved $5,998,390 amendment for Water Conservation Water Reclamation Facility Rehabilitation (unanimous)
• Approved $673,922.53 amendment for Lift Station 139 Improvements Project (unanimous)

Agenda Review Meeting

The City Council meets to discuss the upcoming consent agenda before the regular session. The provided agenda lists only procedural items: call to order, public comment, commissioner comments, and adjournment. No specific ordinances, contracts, or rezonings are detailed.

• Agenda contains only procedural items; no substantive decisions or discussions listed

The City Council met on Oct 20, 2025 at 1:00 PM via Zoom and in the Council Chambers. No public comments were made on the consent agenda. Each commissioner reported no concerns with the agenda, and Commissioner Bakari F. Burns noted a conflict on item 3.a.6. The meeting was adjourned at 1:02 PM with no actions taken.

Agenda Review Meeting

The Orlando City Council held an Agenda Review meeting to discuss the items that will appear on the upcoming council meeting agenda. The session included a public comment period on the consent agenda and individual commissioner comments for each district. No specific policy items, contracts, or ordinances were presented.

• Call to Order
• Consent Agenda – Public Comment
• Commissioner Comments (Districts 1‑6)
• Adjourn

Mayor Dyer agreed to pull Item 3.f.2—Development and Loan Agreement and related housing agreements—from the Consent Agenda to New Business 8.a after Commissioner Burns' request. No other agenda items were acted upon, and the meeting adjourned without further decisions.

• Item 3.f.2 Development and Loan Agreement pulled to New Business 8.a (no objections)

City Council Meeting

The Orlando City Council meets to consider a consent agenda of routine items, including multiple funding agreements, contract awards, and appointments. Key items include annual LYNX service funding, homeless services agreements, and a community violence intervention contract. No separate public hearings are scheduled; all items will be voted on in a single consent vote unless pulled.

• LYNX Service Funding Agreement for Fiscal Year 2025-2026
• Funding Agreement with Coalition for the Homeless of Central Florida, Inc. for FY 2025-2026
• Funding Agreement with Homeless Services Network Inc. for FY 2025-2026
• Community Violence Intervention Contract Renewal with Operation New Hope Inc.
• Fern Creek Avenue Sanitary Sewer Improvements contract award to Prime Construction Group, Inc.

The council approved funding agreements with the Coalition for the Homeless of Central Florida and the Homeless Services Network for FY 2025‑2026. It also approved a $3,037,730 award to Prime Construction Group for Fern Creek Avenue sanitary sewer improvements and authorized the Angel of Hope bronze statue installation at Loch Haven Park. Additional actions included confirming citizen advisory board appointments, appointing Camara Gaither as Poet Laureate, and waiving the reading of the meeting minutes.

• Approved Funding Agreement with Coalition for the Homeless of Central Florida, Inc. (unanimous)
• Approved Funding Agreement with Homeless Services Network Inc. (unanimous)
• Approved Award to Prime Construction Group, Inc. for Fern Creek Avenue sanitary sewer improvements ($3,037,730) (unanimous)
• Approved Installation Agreement for Angel of Hope bronze statue at Loch Haven Park (unanimous)
• Confirmed Citizen Advisory Board appointments (unanimous)
• Approved appointment of Camara Gaither as City Poet Laureate (unanimous)
• Waived reading of meeting minutes and accepted them as written (unanimous)
• Approved Lake Eola Sunday Market fee waiver ($207,725) (unanimous)

City Council Meeting

The Orlando City Council will consider a consent agenda including contracts for janitorial services at SunRail stations, software for the Fire Department, and agreements for the Main Streets Program for Fiscal Year 2025-2026.

• Contract for janitorial services at City SunRail Stations
• Software for Fire Department timekeeping
• Agreements for Orlando Main Streets Program FY 2025-2026
• Award for Engelwood Neighborhood Center pool renovation
• License agreement for Hebni Nutrition Consultants

The Orlando City Council waived reading of the September 8 minutes and approved the consent agenda items unanimously. It accepted the Jan‑June 2026 council calendar and updated policies and procedures. The Council approved a series of contracts and awards, including janitorial services for SunRail stations, an amendment to the Akamai software contract, pool renovation at Engelwood Neighborhood Center, EMS pharmaceutical supplies, and ambulance purchases. It also approved participation agreements for ten Main Streets districts for fiscal year 2025‑2026.

• Waived reading of September 8, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved Consent Agenda Items 3a‑k (unanimous)
• Authorized Janitorial Services contract for SunRail stations (Building Maintenance Services, Inc.)
• Approved amendment to Carahsoft contract for Akamai software ($606,444.12 total)
• Awarded $578,621.00 to Finishing by Baker, Inc. for Engelwood pool renovation
• Authorized $1,462,590.00 purchase of ambulances via Ten‑8 Fire and Safety, LLC
• Approved Main Streets participation agreements for APGD Main Street, City District, College Park, Curry Ford West, Gateway Orlando Arts, and Ivanhoe Village
• Accepted minutes and actions of ARB, BZA, DRC, and MPB meetings

Agenda Review Meeting

This is a procedural Agenda Review meeting for the Orlando City Council to discuss the upcoming consent agenda. The agenda contains only routine items: call to order, public comment, commissioner comments, and adjournment. No specific ordinances, contracts, or other substantive items are listed for discussion or decision.

• Public comment period on consent agenda items A-K and items 4-6 (CRA/NID/OPEB)
• Commissioner comments from all six districts
• No specific agenda items with dollar amounts, rezonings, or ordinances provided

Commissioner Robert F. Stuart declared a conflict on Agenda Item 13.b (Ordinance No. 2025-34 to expand the Riverwalk CDD boundaries) and will file a Form 8B. Commissioner Bakari F. Burns declared a conflict on Agenda Item 3.f.1 (Release of Restrictive Covenant for Health Care Center for the Homeless) and will file a Form 8B and abstain from voting. No other agenda items were acted upon.

• Commissioner Robert F. Stuart declared conflict on Agenda Item 13.b, will file Form 8B
• Commissioner Bakari F. Burns declared conflict on Agenda Item 3.f.1, will file Form 8B and abstain from voting

2nd Budget Hearing

At the September 22, 2025 meeting, Orlando City Council will hold its second budget hearing. Council members will hear presentations of the final millage rates and final budgets for the City of Orlando, the Downtown Development Board, and the Downtown South Neighborhood Improvement District, including the district's board of directors. No council action or vote is required for these items according to the notice.

• City of Orlando Final Millage Rate (FY 2025‑26)
• City of Orlando Final Budget (FY 2025‑26)
• Downtown Development Board Final Millage Rate (FY 2025‑26)
• Downtown Development Board Final Budget (FY 2025‑26)
• Downtown South Neighborhood Improvement District Final Millage Rate and Budget (FY 2025‑26)

The council adopted the final city millage rate of 6.6500 mills and the $1.799 billion budget for fiscal year 2025‑2026. It also approved the Downtown Development Board’s 1‑mill rate and $4.38 million budget, and the Downtown South Neighborhood Improvement District’s 1‑mill rate and $1.07 million budget. All items were carried unanimously.

• Adopted final City of Orlando millage rate of 6.6500 mills (unanimous)
• Adopted final City of Orlando budget of $1,799,689,491 (unanimous)
• Adopted Downtown Development Board millage rate of 1 mill (unanimous)
• Adopted Downtown Development Board budget of $4,381,358 (unanimous)
• Adopted Downtown South Neighborhood Improvement District millage rate of 1 mill (unanimous)
• Adopted Downtown South Neighborhood Improvement District budget of $1,070,465 (unanimous)

Agenda Review Meeting

This meeting is a procedural session where the City Council discusses an upcoming agenda. It serves as the designated time for the public to provide input on Consent Agenda items.

The council met on September 8, 2025 to review the agenda. No public comments were received and all commissioners reported no concerns. Commissioner Bakari F. Burns declared a conflict on Agenda Item 4.h. The meeting adjourned at 1:02 PM with no decisions made.

• Commissioner Bakari F. Burns declared a conflict on Agenda Item 4.h

1st Budget Hearing

The City Council is meeting to discuss the proposed millage rates and tentative budgets for the City of Orlando and several special districts. This hearing covers the initial financial planning for the 2025-2026 fiscal year.

• City of Orlando proposed millage rate and tentative budget for FY 2025-26
• Downtown Development Board (DDB) proposed millage rate and tentative budget
• Downtown South Neighborhood Improvement District (DSNID) proposed millage rate and tentative budget
• Board of Directors - Downtown South Neighborhood Improvement District (DSNID) proposed millage rate and tentative budget

The council unanimously adopted the City of Orlando's proposed millage rate of 6.6500 mills and the tentative city budget of $1,799,689,491. It also unanimously approved the Downtown Development Board's 1‑mill rate and its $4,381,358 budget, and the Downtown South Neighborhood Improvement District's 1‑mill rate.

• Adopted City millage rate of 6.6500 mills (unanimous)
• Adopted City tentative budget of $1,799,689,491 (unanimous)
• Adopted Downtown Development Board millage rate of 1 mill (unanimous)
• Adopted Downtown Development Board budget of $4,381,358 (unanimous)
• Adopted Downtown South Neighborhood Improvement District millage rate of 1 mill (unanimous)

City Council Meeting

The Orlando City Council will vote on a consent agenda that bundles numerous appointments, employment agreements, and contract amendments, including a funding agreement with Orange County for the Pulse Memorial. Separate awards and amendments for services such as wastewater engineering, park maintenance, and electrical work will also be approved.

• Citizen Advisory Board appointments and reappointments
• Employment agreement for Alayna Hicks, Sustainability Project Coordinator
• Amendment Eleven to Tetra Tech contract for wastewater force main evaluation
• Award to Gemco Electric, Inc. and Semco Electric Co. for electrical services
• Funding Agreement for Pulse Memorial between Orange County and the City of Orlando

The council unanimously approved the consent agenda, citizen advisory board appointments, and several contract amendments, including a $6 million amendment to the Kiewit Water Facilities contract. It also approved the 2025 non‑ad valorem assessment rolls and awarded multiple service contracts. All actions received a 7‑0 vote.

• Approved Consent Agenda Items 3a‑k (7‑0)
• Confirmed Citizen Advisory Board appointments and reappointments (7‑0)
• Approved Employment Agreement for Alayna Hicks, Sustainability Project Coordinator (7‑0)
• Approved Greenwood Cemetery use contract for October 2025 event (7‑0)
• Approved 2025 Non‑Ad Valorem Assessment Rolls and authorized certification (7‑0)
• Approved Amendment Eleven to Tetra Tech contract, $209,271 (7‑0)
• Approved Amendment Five to extend lease for Fire Station No. 6 (7‑0)
• Approved Amendment to Kiewit Water Facilities contract, $6,000,000 (7‑0)

City Council Meeting

The Orlando City Council will consider a consent agenda that includes an employment agreement for Kayla West, a funding agreement with Central Care Mission, several contract amendments and awards, and a supplemental resolution to ratify the pricing of $422,060,000 in Tourist Development Tax Revenue Bonds for the Camping World Stadium. These items will be voted on in a single consent agenda vote. The council will also hear the mayor's update and conduct standard procedural business.

• Employment Agreement – Kayla West, Digital Communications Specialist (District 5)
• Funding Agreement with Central Care Mission of Orlando, Inc. (All districts)
• Amendment to Contract with Wright-Pierce, Inc. for Lift Station 248 Replacement Project
• Award to Condor Construction Corporation for Downtown Gap Bike Trail Project (District 5)
• Supplemental Resolution ratifying $422,060,000 Tourist Development Tax Revenue Bonds for Camping World Stadium

The Orlando City Council waived the reading of the July 14 minutes and approved the consent agenda items. It also approved an employment agreement for Kayla West and a funding agreement with Central Care Mission of Orlando. The council authorized the procurement ranking for a school‑zone speed detection system and unanimously adopted numerous contract amendments and awards, notably a $30,412,530.27 award for Lift Station 2 upgrades.

• Waived reading of July 14, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved Consent Agenda Items 3a‑k (unanimous)
• Approved employment agreement for Kayla West, Digital Communications Specialist (unanimous)
• Approved funding agreement with Central Care Mission of Orlando, Inc. (unanimous)
• Approved ranking and authorization for school‑zone speed detection contract with American Traffic Solutions (unanimous)
• Approved Amendment One to Lift Station 248 contract, not‑to‑exceed $1,145,832.94 (unanimous)
• Approved award to Development of Central Florida, Inc. for Lift Station 2 Force Main, $30,412,530.27 (unanimous)
• Approved award to Condor Construction Corp. for Downtown Gap Bike Trail, $1,139,706.02 (unanimous)

Agenda Review Meeting

This is a procedural Agenda Review meeting where the City Council discusses the upcoming consent agenda items A-K and Items 4-6 (CRA/NID/OPEB). The meeting allows public comment on those items but no specific ordinances, contracts, or rezonings are detailed in the agenda. No decisions are made at this session.

• Meeting is solely for public comment and commissioner discussion of consent agenda items A-K and Items 4-6

Council members present indicated unanimous support for two shelter locations—one on the west side and one on Kaley Street—after a show of hands. No other agenda items were voted on and the meeting adjourned.

• Unanimously supported two proposed shelter sites (show of hands)

City Council Meeting

The Orlando City Council will consider a consent agenda that includes appointments to citizen advisory boards, renewal of a graphic designer employment agreement, and the Partners for Places grant. The council will also authorize the Chief Procurement Officer to negotiate a design‑build contract with Gomez Construction for the Pulse Memorial. Additional items are amendments and awards for various engineering, construction, and technology contracts across several districts.

• Design‑build services contract for Pulse Memorial with Gomez Construction (RFP25-0271)
• Amendment Five to contract with Kimley‑Horn for Grand National Drive and Greenbriar Parkway widening (RQS18-0008)
• Amendment Ten to contract with Tetra Tech for Wastewater Force Main System Evaluation (RQS16-0213)
• Award to CoreSite LLC for data center colocation services (N25-0484)
• Award to EMAG Daytona HD LLC for lease of 2025 Harley‑Davidson police motorcycles (S25-0487)

The Orlando City Council waived the reading of the meeting minutes and approved the consent agenda items. It confirmed citizen advisory board appointments, accepted the Partners for Places grant, and authorized the ranking and negotiation of a design‑build contract with Gomez Construction for the Pulse memorial. The council also approved several contract amendments and a major award for a gun‑range ventilation system, all with a 7‑0 vote.

• Waived reading of minutes and accepted them as written (7‑0)
• Approved Consent Agenda Items 3a‑k (7‑0)
• Confirmed Citizen Advisory Board appointments and reappointments (7‑0)
• Accepted Partners for Places grant of $115,000 with $50,000 matching (7‑0)
• Authorized ranking and negotiation of Pulse memorial design‑build contract with Gomez Construction (7‑0)
• Approved Amendment Five to Kimley‑Horn contract for $672,467.35 (7‑0)
• Approved Amendment Ten to Tetra Tech contract for $2,842,879.00 (7‑0)
• Approved award to Carey’s Heating & Air Conditioning for gun‑range ventilation upgrade $2,465,000.00 (7‑0)

City Council Workshop

The Orlando City Council is convening a hybrid workshop to review the 2025 Legislative Session and receive a budget update. The meeting is scheduled for July 14, 2025, and will be led by Mayor Buddy Dyer.

• 2025 Legislative Session Debrief presentation
• Council Budget Workshop presentation
• Hybrid meeting format (Zoom and Council Chambers)

The Orlando City Council met on July 14, 2025 for a hybrid workshop. Mayor Buddy Dyer introduced a legislative update on recent state bills and a FY 2026 budget update. Staff presented a tentatively balanced budget of $1.789 billion with no millage increase. Council members discussed the information but no motions, votes, or approvals were recorded.

Agenda Review Meeting

This is a procedural Agenda Review meeting where the City Council discusses the upcoming consent agenda items (A–K and 4–6) before the regular council meeting. No specific decisions or detailed items are listed in the agenda; it consists of call to order, public and commissioner comments, and adjournment.

• Meeting to review Consent Agenda items A–K and items 4–6 (CRA/NID/OPEB) — no details provided in agenda
• Public comment period for consent agenda items only
• Commissioner comments from all six districts

The July 14, 2025 meeting was an agenda review conducted hybrid via Zoom, called to order at 11:43 a.m. Commissioners and the mayor each stated they had no concerns with the agenda. Commissioner Robert F. Stuart disclosed a conflict on Agenda Item 12.b and will submit a Form 8B memorandum of voting conflict. No other actions, approvals, or votes were taken.

Agenda Review Meeting

The City Council is meeting to discuss the upcoming agenda. This session serves as the designated time for the public to provide input on Consent Agenda items.

The June 23, 2025 agenda review meeting was conducted via Zoom and in the Council Chambers. No substantive items were voted on; Commissioner Stuart declared a conflict on item 13b and submitted the required form. All other commissioners reported no concerns. The meeting adjourned at 1:05 PM.

City Council Meeting

The City Council is meeting to act on a consent agenda featuring various procurement awards and contract amendments. The body will also consider preliminary funding recommendations for the Mayor’s Matching Grants 2024-2025 Cycle 2 and a resolution to amend the Fiscal Year 2024-2025 budget.

• Preliminary Funding Recommendations for Mayor’s Matching Grants 2024-2025 Cycle 2
• Resolution to amend the Fiscal Year 2024-2025 Budget
• Contract award to Structural Waterproofing Company, LLC for 55 West Parking Garage
• Contract award to Vital Signs of Orlando Inc. for City of Orlando Park Signs
• Contract amendment with Tyler Technologies for CAD 911 System Upgrades

The Orlando City Council unanimously approved a series of procurement contracts and amendments, including a $4,764,345 award to Stircor Services for biosolids drying services. It also approved the Mayor’s Matching Grant funding for 22 projects, and amendments to existing contracts for uniforms, HVAC, and 911 system upgrades. All actions were carried unanimously.

• Approved Mayor’s Matching Grant funding for 22 projects (unanimous)
• Approved Advisory Committee ranking and authorized contract for Green Works Plan updates with Vanasse Hangen Brustlin, Inc. (unanimous)
• Approved Parks Grounds Maintenance contracts with Aero Groundtek, LLC; Industrial Mowing & Maintenance, LLC; and Turfscapes Enterprises, LLC (unanimous)
• Approved amendment to Starr Mechanical contract for $1,500,000.00 (unanimous)
• Approved amendment to Galls, LLC uniform contract for $746,000.00 (unanimous)
• Approved amendment to Tyler Technologies CAD 911 upgrade contract for $188,305.00 (unanimous)
• Approved award to Stircor Services, Inc. for biosolids drying services for $4,764,345.00 (unanimous)
• Approved award to Structural Waterproofing Co., LLC for parking garage waterproofing for $203,240.00 (unanimous)

Agenda Review Meeting

This is a procedural Agenda Review meeting for the Orlando City Council, where council members discuss the upcoming regular meeting agenda. The only public business is accepting public comment on Consent Agenda items (Items A-K and Items 4-6). No specific ordinances, contracts, or public hearings are listed for discussion or decision.

• Meeting is solely for agenda review and public comment on consent items
• No substantive agenda items (ordinances, rezonings, contracts) are included in this agenda

The City Council met for an agenda review on June 9, 2025. All commissioners stated they had no concerns about the agenda. No motions, approvals, or other actions were taken, and the meeting was adjourned at 1:03 PM.

City Council Meeting

The Orlando City Council will consider a consent agenda with multiple contracts and amendments, including a design-build for HVAC and auxiliary power at resilience hubs, an amendment for the President Barack Obama Parkway extension, and a contract for bus transportation with OCPS. Several items are funded and affect multiple districts. The Lake Eola Master Plan design-build item has been deleted from the agenda.

• Amendment Eleven for engineering services on President Barack Obama Parkway Extension (District 6)
• Advisory Committee ranking for HVAC enhancement and auxiliary power for Resilience Hubs (Districts 2,3,5,6)
• Contract with Orange County School Board for bus transportation services (citywide)
• Use of Orange County contract for Motorola license plate reader cameras (OPD, Parking)
• Transportation Impact Fee Study Update with Kittelson and Associates (citywide)

The council waived reading of the May 19, 2025 minutes and approved several procurement contracts, including HVAC upgrades, engineering services, police vehicle leasing, and insurance. It also authorized a $1.44‑acre land disposition for Avalon Road improvements. All actions were carried unanimously.

• Waived reading of May 19, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved employment agreement for Amari Godwin, Digital Communications Specialist (unanimous)
• Approved HVAC Enhancement contract with SGM Engineering, Inc. (unanimous)
• Approved amendment to URS contract for Obama Parkway Extension, $477,769.39 (unanimous)
• Approved amendment to Bancorp Bank contract for police vehicles, $3,682,000.00 (unanimous)
• Approved award to PB Equipment, Inc. for Bosman Plate Aerators, $142,700.00 (unanimous)
• Approved disposition of 1.44 acres at Conserv II for Avalon Road improvements (unanimous)
• Approved service authorization with Kittelson and Associates for transportation impact fee study, $250,578.90 (unanimous)

City Council Meeting

The Orlando City Council will vote on a consent agenda that includes a resolution setting the qualifying period for the 2025 general election, a contract with the Orange County Supervisor of Elections for voting equipment and services, and several construction and service contracts. Notable items also include a USDA composting cooperative agreement, a sound system upgrade at the Kia Center, and a design-build contract for a community park in the Poitras development. The provided agenda text is incomplete and does not include public hearings or other non-consent items.

• Election resolution setting qualifying period for November 4, 2025 general election and December 9 run-off
• Contract with Orange County Supervisor of Elections for vote processing equipment and election services
• USDA Composting and Food Waste Reduction Cooperative Agreement
• Kia Center Bowl Sound System Upgrade contract with Pro Audio Video, Inc.
• Design-build contract for community park in Poitras development with Gomez Construction, Co.

The council adopted a resolution establishing the qualifying and pre‑qualifying periods for the 2025 mayoral election. It approved a contract with the Orange County Supervisor of Elections for vote‑processing equipment and appointed two commissioners to the canvassing board. Several procurement contracts and amendments were authorized, including sound‑system upgrades, construction manager services, and a USDA composting grant. Employment agreements for two city staff members were also approved.

• Adopted 2025 election qualifying period resolution (carried)
• Approved vote‑processing equipment contract with Orange County Supervisor of Elections (carried)
• Appointed Commissioners Patty Sheehan and Bakari F. Burns to the canvassing board (carried)
• Authorized City Hall use contract for the June 7, 2025 CommUNITY Rainbow Run (carried)
• Approved employment agreement for Donald Wallace, Commissioner’s Aide (carried)
• Approved employment agreement renewal for Casey Brabbs, Graphic Designer III (carried)
• Approved USDA Composting and Food Waste Reduction Cooperative Agreement award (carried)
• Approved procurement contract for Kia Center Bowl Sound System upgrade with Pro Audio Video, Inc. (carried)

Agenda Review Meeting

This is a procedural Agenda Review meeting where the City Council discusses the upcoming consent agenda and allows public comment on consent items. No substantive items, rezonings, contracts, or ordinances are listed on the agenda.

The May 19, 2025 agenda review meeting was called to order by Mayor Buddy Dyer and concluded without any substantive actions, approvals, or votes. Commissioners expressed no concerns about the agenda and no public comments were received. The meeting was adjourned at 11:45 A.M.

City Council Workshop

The Orlando City Council is holding a workshop to discuss downtown operations. Chief of Police Eric Smith and Downtown Development Board/CRA Executive Director David Barilla will provide an update on After Midnight Downtown Operations.

• After Midnight Downtown Operations Update

The City Council held a workshop to receive an update on after‑midnight downtown operations, safety initiatives, and incentive programs. The presentation covered existing programs, recent incidents, and future plans, but no motions, approvals, or votes were recorded. The meeting was informational only.

City Council Workshop

This City Council Workshop features a single substantive item: an update on the Sustainability, Resilience and Future-Ready City Initiative, presented by Director Michael Hess. No votes or decisions are scheduled; it is a discussion-only session.

• Update on Sustainability, Resilience and Future-Ready City Initiative by Director Michael Hess

The City Council held a hybrid workshop on April 21, 2025 to provide updates on sustainability, resilience, energy, digital equity, and advanced air mobility initiatives. Presentations covered the GreenWorks program, urban farms, clean‑energy pilot projects, digital access efforts, and AAM planning. No motions, votes, or approvals were recorded; the council noted that a consulting‑group selection for the GreenWorks update will be considered at the May meeting.

City Council Meeting

The City Council will consider a consent agenda with approximately 20 items, including a contract with Baker Barrios Architects for the Bob Carr adaptive reuse project, a device donation program with T-Mobile, and multiple engineering and construction contracts for water facilities and road projects. Also includes a retirement proclamation and citizen board appointments.

• Contract with Baker Barrios Architects for Bob Carr adaptive reuse project
• Authorization for T-Mobile device donation and checkout program
• Contract for KIA Center video control room upgrade
• Amendment for Edgewater Drive Complete Streets project
• Contract for Lake Nona reclaimed water storage facility

The Orlando City Council approved a series of contract authorizations, funding amendments, and personnel appointments. Key actions included a device donation and checkout program with T‑Mobile, upgrades to the KIA Center video control room, and a construction manager contract for the Lake Nona water storage project. All items were carried unanimously.

• Approved Consent Agenda Items 3a‑k (unanimous)
• Confirmed Citizen Advisory Board appointments and reappointments (unanimous)
• Approved employment agreement for Donald Wallace, Digital Communications Specialist (unanimous)
• Approved first amendment to funding agreement with Feeding Children Everywhere, Inc. (unanimous)
• Approved T‑Mobile device donation and checkout program contract (unanimous)
• Approved Alpha Video & Audio contract for KIA Center SMPTE 2110 video control room upgrade (unanimous)
• Approved Wharton‑Smith contract for construction manager at risk services for Lake Nona water storage project (unanimous)
• Approved amendment to HDR Engineering contract for Edgewater Drive Complete Streets project, not‑to‑exceed $385,254 (unanimous)

Agenda Review Meeting

This is a procedural Agenda Review meeting where the Orlando City Council discusses upcoming consent agenda items and accepts public comment. No specific substantive items or decisions are listed; the meeting focuses on Items A-K and Items 4-6 (CRA/NID/OPEB) for public input before the regular Council meeting.

• Public comment period for Consent Agenda Items A-K and Items 4-6 (CRA/NID/OPEB)
• Commissioner comments from each district

The council took no votes on any agenda items. Commissioner Robert F. Stuart declared a conflict of interest on Agenda Item 3.C.6 – the Everbe Phase 3 subdivision plat (SUB2024-10076) – and will abstain from any vote on that item. Mayor Buddy Dyer agreed that a workshop will be scheduled to discuss the recent downtown gun incident and the city’s safety strategy. No other actions were approved or denied.

• Commissioner Robert F. Stuart declared conflict on Agenda Item 3.C.6 (Everbe Phase 3) and will abstain from voting
• Mayor Buddy Dyer agreed to schedule a workshop on downtown safety and the recent gun incident
• Consent agenda received no public comment

Agenda Review Meeting

The Orlando City Council is holding an Agenda Review meeting to discuss the upcoming agenda items. This session allows for public comment on the Consent Agenda and includes Commissioner comments, but no specific items have been selected for discussion.

• Public comment on Consent Agenda items
• Commissioner comments on upcoming agenda
• Meeting held in hybrid format (Zoom and Council Chambers)

The meeting consisted of a call to order, a public comment period with no participants, and brief commissioner comments. No agenda items were approved, denied, or tabled, and no votes were taken.

City Council Meeting

The City Council will consider a consent agenda of 14 items, including contracts for the Kia Center LED display upgrade, an amendment to the emergency ambulance services agreement, and various maintenance and engineering services. Public comment is accepted via online, email, mail, or in-person drop-off. The meeting is hybrid in Council Chambers and via Zoom.

• Authorization for Kia Center LED display upgrade contract with ANC Sports Enterprises, LLC (RFP25-0173)
• Amendment to emergency ambulance services contract with Lifefleet Southeast, Inc. dba American Medical Response (RFP12-0284)
• Third extension of fundraising period for Holocaust Center lease agreement
• Award to Cathcart Construction for gravity sanitary sewer replacement on E. Muriel Street and Ellwood Avenue
• Award to Sun State Ford for purchase of various Ford vehicles

The Orlando City Council approved a series of contracts and service authorizations, all passing unanimously. Key approvals included the Kia Center LED display upgrade, parking consulting services with four firms, a $149,760 amendment to the Lifefleet ambulance contract, and a $6,650,175 annual emergency sublet vehicle repair agreement with Sun State Ford and partners. Additional awards covered police grounds maintenance, sewer replacement, landscaping, and a Greenwood Cemetery caretaker agreement. The council also adopted new community‑partner guidelines and the July‑December 2025 council calendar.

• Approved Kia Center LED display upgrade contract (unanimous)
• Approved contracts for parking consulting services with four firms (unanimous)
• Approved amendment to Lifefleet ambulance contract, $149,760 (unanimous)
• Approved emergency sublet vehicle repair award, $6,650,175 annually (unanimous)
• Approved award to Sun State Ford for various Ford vehicles, $2,530,000 annually (unanimous)
• Approved sewer replacement contract with Cathcart Construction, $1,961,975 (unanimous)
• Approved PLT Landscaping grounds maintenance contract, $178,680 (unanimous)
• Approved Greenwood Cemetery caretaker occupancy agreement (unanimous)

Agenda Review Meeting

This is a procedural Agenda Review meeting where the Council discusses the upcoming regular agenda. No specific ordinances, resolutions, or contracts are listed for discussion or decision. The meeting is solely for public comment on consent agenda items and commissioner comments.

Mayor Buddy Dyer moved Item 3.c.11, the Funding Agreement for the Christian Service Center 407 Connect Project (City‑Capital Portion), to the New Business segment of the upcoming City Council meeting. No other agenda items were approved, denied, or tabled. Commissioners stated they had no concerns about the agenda. The meeting adjourned at 1:04 P.M.

• Moved Item 3.c.11 Funding Agreement for Christian Service Center 407 Connect Project to New Business

City Council Meeting

The City Council will vote on a consent agenda covering multiple contracts and agreements. A key item is an amendment to the post-closing agreement with the Orlando Soccer Stadium Land Company. Other items include a budget amendment, awards for lift station replacements and historic house restoration, and an emergency procurement for Conroy Tower lighting repairs.

• Amendment to post-closing agreement with Orlando Soccer Stadium Land Company, LLC (District 5)
• Resolution to amend FY2024-2025 budget from March 13 Budget Review Committee meeting
• Award to AMCON Development Group, LLC for Lift Stations 103, 116, 121, 125, 132 replacement project
• Award to Ovation Construction Company Inc. for Maxey Crooms Historic House Restoration (District 5)
• Contract with Kittelson & Associates for FORWARD walkway design project

The Orlando City Council unanimously approved a series of contracts and policy updates. The largest award was $5,999,867.93 to AMCON Development Group for replacement of lift stations 103, 116, 121, 125, and 132. Other approvals included contracts for vehicles, historic house restoration, time‑tracking software, concrete supply, engineering services, and monitoring‑well licenses.

• Approved $5,999,867.93 award to AMCON Development Group for lift‑station replacement (unanimous)
• Approved $2,530,000.00 award to Prestige Ford for various Ford vehicles (unanimous)
• Approved $1,871,500.00 award to Ovation Construction Company for Maxey Crooms Historic House Restoration (unanimous)
• Approved $227,195.00 award to Accu-Time Systems for Workday time‑tracking solution (unanimous)
• Approved $404,400.00 amendment to contract with Cemex, Inc. for ready‑mix concrete (unanimous)
• Approved $977,024.89 contract with Kittelson and Associates for FORWARD Project engineering services (unanimous)
• Approved $5,663.745.32 award to PCN Strategies for public safety mobile computing devices (unanimous)
• Approved license agreement with EnviroTrac Ltd., Inc. for monitoring wells at 1215 W. Robinson Street (unanimous)

Agenda Review Meeting

The Orlando City Council held an Agenda Review meeting to discuss the upcoming council agenda. The meeting provided a public comment period on Consent Agenda items and featured comments from Commissioners of Districts 1 through 6. No formal decisions or votes were taken during this session.

• Consent Agenda – Public Comment
• Commissioner Comments – District 1 (Jim Gray)
• Commissioner Comments – District 2 (Tony Ortiz)
• Commissioner Comments – District 3 (Robert F. Stuart)
• Commissioner Comments – District 4 (Patty Sheehan)

City Council Workshop

The City Council held a workshop on February 24, 2025 to view a design presentation for the Pulse Memorial. The presentation was delivered by Chief of Staff Heather Fagan, Outreach and Engagement Coordinator Donna Wyche, and designers from Catalyst Design Group and Baker Barrios Architects. No formal council action or vote was required during this workshop.

• Pulse Memorial design presentation (materials: Pulse Memorial Council Workshop Design Presentation February 24_v4.pdf and PulseMemorialWorkshop_Feb24 UPDATED 2.21.pdf)
• Presenters: Heather Fagan, Donna Wyche, Jay Hood (PLA ALBA with Catalyst Design Group), Wayne Dunkelberger (Baker Barrios Architects)

City Council Meeting

The City Council will consider a consent agenda of routine contracts and awards, plus two public hearings. The main items are a CRA amendment to the Parramore Comprehensive Plan allowing a new hotel and building height changes, and approval of a construction manager at risk contract for the CWS redevelopment project. A substantial list of procurement awards, including consulting services and vehicle purchases, will be voted on as a single consent item.

• Public hearing: Amendment to Parramore CRA plan to permit a hotel and increase building height limits on Parramore Avenue and W. Church Street
• Award of construction manager at risk contract (Barton Malow-Hunt Construction JV) for CWS redevelopment project
• Approval of amended FY24-25 Community Investment Program award ($310,000) to Community Coordinated Care for Children
• Funding agreement with Homeless Services Network for FY24-25
• Initial assessment resolution for Audubon Place decorative street lighting project (District 3)