City Council - Regular Meeting

Moment of Silence followed by the Pledge of Allegiance

Approval of Agenda

The Commission will approve an agenda which sets the order of the meeting. This approval could include an addendum representing new items, additions, corrections, and/or deletions of existing items as submitted by the County Manager.

Adoption of a Proclamation declaring the month of June 2026, as LGBTQ+ Pride Month in Osceola County.

Recognition of County employees who will celebrate a milestone anniversary of 10, 15, and 20 years of service with Osceola County, during the month of June 2026.

Annual Emergency Management Update and Hurricane Season Outlook 2026, by Bill Litton, Emergency Management Director.

Hear the Audience

Except for those matters specifically exempted under the State Statute and Local Ordinance, the Board shall provide an opportunity for public comment prior to the undertaking by the Board of any action on the agenda. The Board will not vote on any item during this portion of the meeting. Rather, this portion of the meeting is to allow for public comments to be heard on items that are on the agenda for that meeting. Comments will be limited to three minutes. Each speaker may only speak once during Hear the Audience unless the Board requests additional clarification. Donation of speaker time may be provided to a single representative up to a total maximum of 12 minutes of speaking time. Donation of time waives the opportunity to speak individually. Pre-registration requirements shall be followed. Proper decorum will be observed.

Approval and authorization for the Chair/Vice Chair to sign the Disbursement Warrant Report which shows the total of all checks, drafts, wire transfers and transfers between depository accounts issued from the various bank accounts of the County for the pay period of April 30, 2026. Section 136.06 Florida Statutes requires the County to record in the minutes the total amounts of withdrawals of funds from depositories; direct deposits; and transfer of funds made for any and all purposes.

Approval of the meeting minutes from the October 20, 2025, 5:30 p.m., Regular meeting; November 03, 2025, 1:30 p.m., Regular meeting; February 02, 2026, 10:00 a.m., Workshop meeting; and the February 02, 2026, 1:30 p.m., Regular meeting.

Approval to renew the County's Property and Casualty Insurance administered through Arthur J. Gallagher, effective June 30, 2026, through June 30, 2027, for a total not to exceed $2,544,673.00, which is a decrease of $126,181.00 due to the premium competitive reductions in the property insurance market.

Approval to renew the Residential Solid Waste and Recycling Collection Agreement with Waste Management Incorporated of Florida (WM) (formally under Advanced Disposal Services Solid Waste Southeast Incorporated), extending the term of the current agreement, approved on February 19, 2019, for one additional three year term to provide residential curbside collection of solid waste and recyclables for the residents of unincorporated Osceola County. The current monthly payment to hauler per household is $29.88, adjusted annually based on the Consumer Price Index as of June of each year through September 30, 2029 (RFP-19-10533-RJ).

Approval and authorization for the Chair/Vice Chair to sign the agreement with the Osceola County Professional Firefighters Association Local 3284, effective October 01, 2025, through September 30, 2026.

Approval for the County Manager, or designee, to negotiate and sign an agreement with Theatre Projects Consultants Incorporated, of Norwalk, Connecticut, as the successful respondent to a formal Request for Proposals from qualified parties for the performing arts center programming, operational planning, theatre planning, and technical design advisory services, in an amount not to exceed $476,000.00, as outlined in Theatre Projects Consultants' proposal (RFP-26-15780-RR); adoption of Resolution #26-087R, amending the Fiscal Year 2026 Budget; and adoption of Resolution #26-088R, amending the Five-Year Capital Improvement Plan (CIP), both as outlined in Budget Supplement BA #26-031. Commission District 4.

Approval and authorization for the Chair/Vice Chair to sign Amendment #3 to the Service Agreement with Diamond Drugs Incorporated, doing business as Diamond Pharmacy Services for the provision of Inmate Pharmaceutical Services at the County Correctional Facility in accordance with the MMCAP Infuse Agreement MMS2200730 titled, Full Pharmacy Services.

Expenditures will increase from $600,000.00 to $1,000,000.00 for Year Four; establish Year Five funding in the amount of $1,000,000.00, and establish additional funding in the amount of $340,000.00 for a four month period from September 01, 2027, through December 31, 2027, for a total combined not to exceed $4,140,000.00; and to extend the term of the agreement through December 31, 2027 (PBA-23-13573 MB). The increase in annual expenditures is due to rising costs of daily medications within one medication class and increases to the Average Daily Population (ADP).

BD25-00016: Approval of Final Acceptance of the following roadway within Center Lake Ranch Twelve Oaks Road Improvements: Twelve Oaks Road, 4,659 linear feet. Commission District 5.

BD25-00017: Approval of Final Acceptance of the following roadway within Center Lake Ranch Boulevard Phase 1: Center Lake Ranch Boulevard, 4,293 linear feet. Commission District 5.

DA26-00002: Approval and authorization of the Chair/Vice Chair to sign a Development Agreement with Collins Reserve STC, LLC. to accept right-of-way dedication along Old Melbourne Highway in accordance with Section 4.4.5.A. of the Osceola County Land Development Code, as well dedication of a certain drainage easement conveyance to the County for roadway drainage to support the future widening of Old Melbourne Highway (also known as future Sunbridge Parkway).

The Developer is proposing to construct a 17-lot residential subdivision on Old Melbourne Highway, known as Collins Reserve Phase II (PS24-00012, SDP25-0147). The roadway improvements require dedication of 19' additional right of way along the project's frontage of Old Melbourne Highway. The Developers agreement is in coordination with the County to define the respective rights duties and obligations with regard to necessary improvements to enhance the county road. Commission District: 5 Staff Recommendation: Approval

Approval and authorization for the Chair/Vice Chair to sign Task Authorization #TA26-PK-031 with the Texas Aquatic Harvesting, Incorporated, for the Osceola County funded North Lake Tohopekaliga Vegetation Reduction Project to harvest approximately 41 acres of vegetation from the north end of Lake Tohopekaliga to restore hydrology, natural aesthetics, and improve drainage to prevent flooding, in the amount of $17,930.00 per acre not to exceed $750,000.00 (RFP-25-15078-PC). Commission Districts 3 and 4.

Approval to increase expenditures with All Safe Industries Incorporated; Bennett Fire Products Company Incorporated; Fisher Scientific, LLC, (Thermo Fisher); Henry Schein Incorporated; Life-Assist Incorporated; Medline Industries Incorporated; Municipal Emergency Services Incorporated; Municipal Equipment Company, LLC; North America Fire Equipment Company Incorporated; TechnicalRescue.com Incorporated; and Ten 8 Fire Equipment Incorporated, for Fire Equipment, Supplies and Services, in accordance with the Lake County, Florida Bid Contract #22-730 (A-K), titled, Fire Equipment, Supplies, and Services, for a combined increase from $1,500,000.00 to $2,283,340.00 for Year Four, and from $1,500,000.00 to $1,868,640.00 for Year Five for a combined total not to exceed $7,351,980 through July 31, 2027, to cover the cost of the one-time replacement of wildland gear and the scheduled replacement of bunker gear (PBA-22-13355-MB); and authorization for the County Manager to sign service agreements, when and if needed.

Approval and authorization for the Chair/Vice Chair to sign Amendment #4 to the agreements with Terry's Electric Incorporated, and Folsom Services Incorporated, for continued electrical repair and maintenance services, increasing expenditures for Year Five in the amount of $150,000.00 for a revised total not to exceed $1,900,000.00 through December 19, 2026 (AR-21-12524-PC).

The increase is necessary to support an additional maintenance project at the Osceola County Courthouse to upgrade lighting systems to energy-efficient Light Emitting Diode (LED) technology.

Adoption of Resolution #26-084R, amending the Fiscal Year 2026 Budget, appropriating funds as detailed in Budget Supplement BA #26-030; authorization for the Chair/Vice Chair to sign Amendment #1 to the grant contract #33030 with the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, increasing the Mosquito Control Grant award by $7,731.94 for a revised total of $69,587.50 for the period from October 01, 2025, through September 30, 2026; and adoption of Resolution #26-085R, authorizing the County Manager, or designee, to sign all agreements, amendments, and reports required under the Mosquito Control grant, Commission District Countywide.

Approval and authorization for the Chair/Vice Chair to sign Amendment #5 with the Association of Poinciana Villages, Incorporated for continued large machine mowing and ditch maintenance services within the County's right-of-way on an as needed basis and extending the contract for 18 months; estimated expenditures shall not exceed $743,541.00, for a revised total not to exceed $2,122,026.00 through October 03, 2027.

Contracted rates shall remain the same for the extended 18-month term of this agreement (EX-22-13414-HL), Commission District 3.

Acceptance of the Project Development and Environment (PD and E) Study Build Alternative as the preferred alternative for widening Lake Tohopekaliga Road from Kissimmee Park Road to Boulevard B and authorize submittal to obtain Location and Design Concept Acceptance (LDCA), including acceptance of the proposed typical section, estimated project costs, and identification of the right-of-way necessary to construct the project.

The Build Alternative is recommended as the preferred alternative based on evaluation of transportation needs, minimization of property and environmental impacts, and consideration of public input received throughout the PD and E process. This effort is consistent with the Whaley Platt Tri-Party Development Agreement with the City of St. Cloud, and Hawk Platt, LLC. Commission District 4.

Approval and authorization for the Chair/Vice Chair to sign Task Authorization #TA26-SS-0078 with Carter Electric Incorporated, to replace end of life video detection systems at 13 signalized intersections in the amount of $703,300.69 (RFP-25-14816-MM). Commission Districts 1, 3, and 4.

Approval to commence negotiations with England Thims and Miller Incorporated, to provide Construction Engineering and Inspection (CEI) services for the Cross Prairie Parkway Design Build Project from Nolte Road to C-31 Canal (FM# 456990-1-54-01) not to exceed $4,268,272.00 (PS-26-15854-DG), in which $449,157.00 will be reimbursed in accordance with the State Funded Grant Agreement #G3Q28. Commission District 4.

Approval to commence negotiations with Jr. Davis Construction Company Incorporated, to provide design and construction services for the Cross Prairie Parkway Connector from Nolte Road to just west of C-31 Canal and NeoCity South Phase 1 Drainage Plan project (FM# 456990-1-54-01); and authorization for County Manager, or designee, to sign the negotiated agreement and future change orders or amendments, not to exceed $42,744,661.45 (PS-26-15859-DG), of which up to $6,000,000.00 can be reimbursed in accordance with the State Appropriations/State Funded Grant Agreement (G3Q28). Commission District 4.

Approval and authorization for the Chair/Vice Chair to sign a Lease Agreement with SM NeoCity Developer LLC, for approximately 314 square feet of space located on the third floor of the OC Building, located at 194 NeoCity Way, Kissimmee, with a starting market rate of $28.50 per square foot per year for an initial term of 60 months and shall increase 3% every 12 months.

The tenant may request additional lease extensions provided they are in compliance and actively operating. SM NeoCity Developer will utilize this space to facilitate the work associated with the City Center development in NeoCity. Commission District 4.

Approval and authorization for the Chair/Vice Chair to sign a Lease Amendment with University of Florida, to add an additional 2,244 square feet of space located on the first floor of the OC Building, located at 194 NeoCity Way, Kissimmee, with the base rate remaining at the current rate of $25.50 per square foot per year and shall increase 3% every 12 months. Commission District 4.

Approval and authorization for the Chair/Vice Chair to sign the First Amendment to the Lease Agreement with Plug and Play, LLC, for additional office space on the third floor of the OC Building at 194 Neocity Way, Kissimmee, Florida.

The lease amendment will increase the rentable premises from 1,009 square feet to 2,089 square feet and increase rent annually to a set 3% commencing July 15, 2024, for an initial lease term of 36 months. The base rent is in line with the market rent of $28.50 per square foot per year, for other offices in the OC building and calculates to $4,961.38 per month and $59,536.56 annually. Commission District 4.

Approval and authorization for the Chair/Vice Chair to sign the Real Property Purchase Agreement with BVL Capital Holding, LLC, for the acquisition of the property identified as Parcel id #01-25-29-3238-0001-0050, for the purpose of constructing the Osceola County Tax Collector's Office in the Buenaventura Lakes area.

The total purchase price for the property is $1,100,000.00, plus estimated closing and due diligence costs, for a total estimated acquisition cost of $1,124,124.00; authorization for the Chair/Vice Chair to acknowledge the conveyance documents post-closing; authorization for the County Manager, or designee, to sign and deliver any and all documents and instruments necessary for carrying out the closing of this parcel; adoption of Resolution #26-046R, amending the Fiscal Year 2026 Budget; and adoption of Resolution #26-064R, amending the Five-Year Capital Improvement Plan (CIP), both as outlined in Budget Supplement BA #26-025. Commission District 2.

Approval and authorization for the Chair/Vice Chair to sign the Real Property Purchase Agreement with Iglesia Cristiana Renuevo, Incorporated, also known as Cristian Church Love and Truth of Kissimmee, Incorporated, for the acquisition of the property identified as Parcel id #01-25-29-3238-0001-0060, for the purpose of constructing the Osceola County Tax Collector's Office in the Buenaventura Lakes area.

The total purchase price the property is $1,100,000.00, plus estimated closing and due diligence costs, for a total estimated acquisition cost of $1,123,373.00, authorization for the Chair/Vice Chair to acknowledge the conveyance documents post-closing; authorization for the County Manager, or designee, to sign and deliver any and all documents and instruments necessary for carrying out the closing of this parcel; adoption of Resolution #26-082R, amending the Fiscal Year 2026 Budget; and adoption of Resolution #26-083R, amending the Five-Year Capital Improvement Plan (CIP), both as outlined in Budget Supplement BA 26-029 Commission District 2. *This item will require an extraordinary vote.

Election of the Chair for the 2026 Value Adjustment Board (VAB), pursuant to Florida Statute 194.015.

Constitutional Officers and Governmental Agencies/Other

County Attorney

County Manager

Commissioners and Board Reports

Appointment to replace Maria Revelles, “Category, Citizen of Osceola County”, whose term expired on December 31, 2025.

Appointment to reappoint/replace Ben Larry, category “Representative” whose term expires on June 30, 2026.

Appointment to reappoint/replace Stella Siracuza, category “Representative” whose term expires on June 30, 2026.

Appointment to replace Angel Ortiz, Jr. category “Businessperson” whose terms expires on March 03, 2028, and who has been categorized as a realtor.

Appointment to replace David Couch, “General Contractor”, who resigned, whose term expires on March 03, 2027.

Appointment to replace Gene Terrico, category “Businessperson” whose term expired on March 03, 2026.

Appointment to replace Miguel Hernandez, "At-Large", who resigned, whose term expires on December 31, 2026.

Appointment for vacant District 1, Seat 2.

Appointment for vacant District 2, Seat 4.

Appointment for vacant District 3, Seat 6.

Appointment to replace Jolene Sheive, District 2, who resigned, whose term expires on December 31, 2026.

Appointment to replace Daniel Lopez, category "Representative" whose term expires on June 02, 2026.

The Clerk of the Board has received for informational purposes, the proposed operating budget for Fiscal Year 2026-2027, from the VillaSol Community Development District.

The District has scheduled a public hearing to be held on July 14, 2026, at 6:00 p.m., at the VillaSol Clubhouse located at 3050 Puerta Del Sol Boulevard, Kissimmee, Florida 34744.

The Clerk of the Board has received for informational purposes, the proposed budget for Fiscal Year 2027, from the Preston Cove Community Development District.

The District will hold a public hearing for adoption of the budget not less than 60 days from April 22, 2026.

The Clerk of the Board has received for informational purposes, from the Florida Public Service Commission, Order #PSC-2026-0117-FOF-EI, Order Granting Customer Majority Parties' Joint Request for Oral Argument and Granting in Part and Denying in Part Joint Motion for Reconsideration of the Final Order Approving the 2025 Stipulation and Settlement Agreement, Docket #20250011-EI, petition for rate increase by Florida Power and Light Company.

The Clerk of the Board has received for informational purposes, the proposed budget for Fiscal Year 2027, from the Gramercy Farms Community Development District.

The District will hold a public hearing for adoption of the budget on June 19, 2026, at 9:00 am, located at the Kindred Clubhouse, 1450 Diamond Loop Drive, Kissimmee, Florida 34744.

The Clerk of the Board has received for informational purposes, the proposed budget for Fiscal Year 2027, from the Remington Community Development District.

The District will schedule a public hearing for adoption of the budget not less than 60 days from April 30, 2026.

The Clerk of the Board has submitted, for informational purposes, the 2025 Value Adjustment Board Special Magistrate agreements with Pamela Andrea; Maxim Antonov; Camille Bassil; Robert Busler; Roger Crews; Joseph Haynes Davis, Esq.; Todd Hoepker; Douglas Lawson; Steven Nystrom; John Robinson; Alex Ruden; Richard Steeves; and Robert Sutte.

Long Range Agenda.

The Transportation and Transit Department submits for the record, approval from the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT), upon the request of Osceola County staff, to extend the completion date from April 30, 2026, to September 01, 2026, of the Local Agency Program (LAP) (FPN# 445415-3-/58/68-01, FPN# 445415-3-58-02, Contract # G2M16) with FDOT, in the amount of $1,678,362.00 for the Construction and Construction Engineering and Inspection (CEI) services for the Neptune Road project.

The LAP Agreement was approved on April 17, 2023, and signed by FDOT on June 21, 2024. Commission District 2.

The Transportation and Transit Department submits for the record, approval from the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT), upon the request of Osceola County staff, to extend the completion date from April 20, 2026, to June 30, 2026, of the Local Agency Program (LAP) (FPN# 451545-1-38-01, Contract # G3103) with the FDOT, in the amount of $964,031.00 for the Funie Steed Road Intersection Improvements at Lindfields Boulevard and Formosa Gardens project.

The LAP Agreement was approved on September 18, 2023, and signed by FDOT on June 26, 2024. Commission District 1.

Adoption

In accordance with Florida Statutes, Chapter 286.0105, any person wishing to appeal a decision made by the Board of County Commissioners with respect to any matter considered at such a meeting or hearing, will need a record of the proceedings. For such purposes he or she may need to ensure that a verbatim record of the proceedings is made, which may include the testimony and evidence upon which the appeal is based.