Orlando City Council approves Fire Station 5 relocation, $123M biosolids contract

The Orlando City Council voted 7-0 on June 22 to approve a consent agenda that included the purchase of three properties to relocate Fire Station 5 and authorized a $122.99 million biosolids drying services contract. The council also advanced several other infrastructure projects and agreements.

Fire Station 5 relocation

The council approved the acquisition of three properties to allow relocation of Fire Station 5. The vote was 7-0. No further details about the properties or cost were included in the official minutes.

Major infrastructure contracts

A $122.99 million contract amendment for biosolids drying services was approved, 7-0. The council also authorized a design-build contract ranking for the Event Center, valued at up to $61 million. At the Conserv II Water Facility, a $3.41 million award for blower improvements was approved. The city also authorized a $6.51 million vehicle purchase contract through the State of Florida agreement, and a $1.99 million amendment to a Microsoft Enterprise Agreement.

Other actions

The council approved a special event agreement with Cox Radio for the annual Fireworks at the Fountain event. The vote was 7-0. Minutes and actions from the Board of Zoning Adjustment, Historic Preservation Board, and Municipal Planning Board were accepted and approved.

Agenda Review meeting

On the same day, the city's Agenda Review Meeting considered a procedural request. Commissioner Ortiz's request to postpone Agenda Item 12.a, Ordinance No. 2026-18, was denied. No vote was recorded. No other substantive decisions were made during that meeting.

Coming up

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