City Council - Regular Meeting

Monday, March 16, 2026
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City Council
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City Council
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Osceola County, FL
Meeting Date
March 16, 2026

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Monday, March 16, 2026

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Recognitions/Proclamations/PresentationsItem 1

Adoption of a Proclamation congratulating Lighthouse Central Florida and celebrating 50 years of Lighthouse Central Florida.

Recognitions/Proclamations/PresentationsItem 2

Adoption of a Proclamation declaring April 2026, as Water Conservation Month in Osceola County.

Recognitions/Proclamations/PresentationsItem 3

Adoption of a Proclamation declaring March 2026, as Irish American Heritage Month in Osceola County.

Recognitions/Proclamations/PresentationsItem 4

Presentation on the Osceola County Fiscal Year 2025 Audit and Annual Comprehensive Financial Report.

Consent AgendaItem 5

Approval to expend Law Enforcement Trust Funds in support of the Police Athletic League in the amount of $25,000.00.

Consent AgendaItem 6

Approval and authorization for the Chair/Vice Chair to sign the annual Interlocal Agreement with the Office of the State Attorney to provide funding for computer support staff in the amount of $519,929.00, through the Court Technology Fund, for the period beginning October 01, 2025, through September 30, 2026.

Consent AgendaItem 7

Approval and authorization for the Chair/Vice Chair to sign and issue a Solid Waste Franchise to Waste Management Incorporated of Florida, for a renewal term of one year, for commercial and industrial use only.

Per Chapter 19 of the County Code, all county waste franchisees must remit 15% of gross revenue to the County. The original 5-year Franchise agreement ended on October 08, 2025. The new Franchise agreement upon Board approval will start on March 16, 2026, and will end on March 16, 2027. The Board may grant five one-year extension terms per County ordinance Chapter 19.

Consent AgendaItem 8

Approval and authorization for the Chair/Vice Chair to sign a renewal term of one year for a previously granted Solid Waste Franchise to Comfort House Incorporated.

The original five-year term of the Solid Waste Franchise ended on March 09, 2025, and the renewal term will extend the term of the Solid Waste Franchise to March 16, 2027. The Board of County Commissioners is authorized to grant a total of five one-year renewal terms; and all county waste franchisees must remit 15% of gross revenue to the County per Section 19-22, Osceola County Code of Ordinances. Commission District Countywide.

Consent AgendaItem 9

Approval of revisions to the Community Service Grant (CSG) Program Procedures and Guidelines to clarify eligibility requirements for nonprofit applicants.

These revisions are intended to ensure consistency in application review and align program administration with established County policies and funding priorities.

Consent AgendaItem 10

Approval and authorization for the Chair/Vice Chair to sign the agreement with Brevard Prevention Coalition.

Incorporated, doing business as Uplift, to support implementation of approved opioid abatement strategies in alignment with the County's Opioid Settlement Plan; and authorization for the County Manager to sign any subsequent documents, amendments or correspondence related to this project. Local Opioid Funding will be utilized for community engagement activities; estimated expenditures shall not exceed $200,000.00 through June 30, 2027.

Consent AgendaItem 11

Approval and authorization for the Chair/Vice Chair to sign a Cooperative Agreement with Avaya, LLC.

For the continued purchase, through its authorized resellers, of hardware, software, licenses, subscriptions, maintenance, repairs, managed services, and professional services in support of the countywide Avaya telephone system, in accordance with the Sourcewell Purchasing Cooperative Contract #120122-AVY titled, Integrated communications experiences. Expenditures shall not exceed $585,000.00 through March 17, 2027 (PBA-26-15756-JG).

Consent AgendaItem 12

Adoption of Resolution #26-023R for the reimbursement of capital costs and expenditures relating to the purchase of vehicles and heavy-duty equipment for the County's Fire Department, Road and Bridge, other Departments, and the Osceola County Sheriff's Office.

Through the use of the tax-exempt Master Equipment Lease/Purchase Agreement and/or Bank loan.

Consent AgendaItem 13

Approval and authorization for the Chair/Vice Chair to sign the agreement with the District Board of Trustees of Valencia College for the Osceola Prosper V Program.

To provide funding for high school graduates in 2026 from Osceola County high schools, charter schools, alternative high schools, private schools or those homeschooled, to enroll in a degree or certificate program at Valencia College or Osceola Technical College, in the amount of $10,400,000.00; authorize the County Manager, or designee, to sign all subsequent documentation associated with the Osceola Prosper V Program; and adoption of Resolution #26-036R amending the Fiscal Year 2025/2026 budget as outlined in Budget Supplement BA #26-020.

Community Development AdministrationItem 14

BD22-00144: Approval of Final Acceptance of the following roadways within Cypress Cay Phase 2 included in the Cypress Cay Subdivision.

Bright Jewel Street, 327.29 linear feet (LF); Sparkling Shell Avenue, 984 LF; and Green Palm Lane, 427.13 LF. Commission District 1.

Community Development AdministrationItem 15

BD26-00003: Approval of Initial Acceptance of the following roadways within Springhead Lake Phase 1.

Addison Boulevard, 812 linear feet (LF); Nina Way, 1,518 LF; Longleaf Pine Road, 120 LF; and Zuni Road, 230.5 LF. Commission District 5.

Community Development AdministrationItem 16

BD26-00011: Approval of Initial Acceptance of the following roadways within Westview Pod B Neighborhood 4 Phase 1.

Morant Bay Path, 953.09 linear feet (LF); and Loggia Lane, 997.69 LF. Commission District 3.

Community Development AdministrationItem 17

BD24-00005: Approval of Final Acceptance of the following roadways within Solara Resort Phase 3 included in the Solara Resort subdivision.

Sandmine Road 1,450 linear feet (LF); and Zaballina Place, 1,300 LF. Commission District 1.

Community Development AdministrationItem 18

BD25-00080: Approval of Initial Acceptance of the following roadway within Celebration Boulevard Extension.

Celebration Boulevard, 410 linear feet (LF). Commission District 5.

Community Development AdministrationItem 19

PS25-00016: Applicant requests approval of a preliminary subdivision plan for Visions Resort and Spa A Commercial Subdivision.

Consisting of 156 Hotel Villas, 458 Hotel Rooms, 107,100 Sq Ft of Retail, Aquamenity Center and 44 tracts on approximately 60.48 acres. The project is within Community Center Core (CCC) and Community Center Perimeter (CCP) Zoning Districts and is generally located north and adjacent to Osceola Polk Line Road, east of Sullivan Road and south of Celebration Boulevard. Visions at Orlando West, LLC/ Visions Phase V, LLC / VU Land Acquisition, LLC (Owners) Urban Network Capital Group, LLC (Applicant) Barrios Engineering, Inc. (Agent) Commission District: 1 Staff Recommendation: Approval with Conditions Osceola County School District Comments: Included within Staff Report Planning Commission Recommendation: Approval (Harl/Battla, 7-0) * Should this item be pulled for discussion by the Board, it must be performed as a Quasi-Judicial item.

Community Development AdministrationItem 20

PS25-00017: Applicant request approval of a preliminary subdivision plan for Oak Creek Townhomes.

Consisting of 27 lots and 6 tracts on approximately 2.13 acres. The project is within a Planned Development (PD) zoning district and is generally located west and adjacent to Schoolhouse Road, south of Butterfly Drive and east of Galaxy Lane. Compass Trading Company, LLC (Owner) Sloan Development, LLC (Applicant) Faber Engineering, Inc. (Agent) Commission District: 5 Staff Recommendation: Approval with Conditions Osceola County School District Comments: Included with Staff Report Planning Commission Recommendation: Approval (Battla/Monger, 7-0) * Should this item be pulled for discussion by the Board, it must be performed as a Quasi-Judicial item.

Environment and Public LandsItem 21

Adoption of Resolution #26-016R authorizing the submission and acceptance of the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation (FWC) Commission Florida Boating Improvement Program grant.

To assist in funding the construction for Sexton Boat Ramp (Fish Lake) improvements; approval and authorization for the County Manager, or designee, to accept, if awarded, and sign any subsequent grant contract documents required to administer the grant through close-out upon approval of County Attorney; and authorization for the County Manager, or designee, and County Attorney to approve any revisions or modifications that do not materially change the terms of the agreement. The total estimated project cost is $1,000,000.00 and the County is requesting $500,000.00 in grant funding and commits to match the remaining project costs. Commission District 4.

Public Works AdministrationItem 22

Approval and authorization for the Chair/Vice Chair to sign Amendment #1 with Flags Unlimited, Incorporated of Tampa, Florida.

To provide flags, accessories, parts, supplies and materials on an as-needed basis and extend the term of the agreement for Two additional years under the same terms and conditions. The Expenditures shall not exceed $150,000.00 annually for Year Four and Year Five, increasing the total not to exceed from $450,000.00 to $750,000.00 through May 01, 2028 (AR-23-13624-JG). Commission District Countywide.

Public Works AdministrationItem 23

Approval of expenditures with WEX Bank, Midvale, Utah, for Fleet Fuel Card Services.

In accordance with the State of Florida Department of Management Services (DMS) Contract #78181701-21-NASPO-ACS, titled, Fuel Card Services. This agreement between WEX Bank and the State of Florida will provide the County with the availability of fueling when County owned bulk fuel sites are out of the service area or unavailable. Annual Expenditures shall not exceed $750,000.00, for a total not to exceed amount of $1,500,000.00 through December 31, 2027 (PBA-26-15755-PC). Commission District Countywide.

Public Works AdministrationItem 24

Approval and authorization for the Chair/Vice Chair to sign a Drainage, Maintenance, and Access Easement from the Melony L. Osterhout, Trustee of the Melony L Osterhout Revocable Trust.

For property located at 6121 Lake Lizzie Drive and identified as Parcel id #11-26-31-4860-0001-0010, in connection with the Lake Lizzie Drainage Outfall Project. The easement will allow for the installation of a drainage pipe within the grantor's property to allow rainwater to flow into the Lake and thereby avoid flooding of neighboring properties. Commission District 5.

Transportation and TransitItem 25

Approval and authorization for the Chair/ Vice Chair to sign the Task Authorization with Chinchor Electric, Incorporated.

To provide Construction Services for the Celebration Avenue Interchange Signals project at Celebration Avenue and State Road 417 in the amount of $890,013.86 (RFP-25-14816-MM). Florida Turnpike Enterprise has agreed to reimburse costs up to a maximum amount of $1,184,749.54 in a Project Funding Agreement adopted by the Board on October 07, 2024. Commission District 1.

Real Estate ManagementItem 26

Approval of Settlement Case #2024 CA 000830 ED, Jack Brack Extension Parcel JBE 1003, 7003 and 7003A.

Authorization for the County's Attorneys to sign and deliver all documents necessary for entry of the Stipulated Final Judgment. Commission District 5.

Real Estate ManagementItem 27

Adoption of Resolution #26-017R authorizing the Chair/Vice Chair to sign the County Deed to Whaley Farms, LLC.

Conveying three remanent right of way (ROW) parcels and two remanent stormwater parcels that lie outside of the realigned Southbury Drive ROW and relocated stormwater drainage area for Southbury Drive as required by that certain East Lake Toho Road Right-of-Way and Drainage Pond Dedication Agreement recorded April 30, 2008, in OR Book 3697, Page 780, in exchange for the County accepting from Whaley Farms, LLC, the dedication of ROW for the realignment of Southbury Drive and a Permanent Stormwater Easement to the County for the relocated stormwater drainage area; and authorization for the County Manager to sign the Release and Termination of the Temporary Construction Easement required to finalize the requirements of the agreement. Commission District 4.

Real Estate ManagementItem 28

Approval and authorization for the Chair/Vice Chair to sign the Lease Agreement with Hybrid Enterprises, LLC.

For 5,937 square feet of space located on the first floor of the OC Building at NeoCity with a starting market rate of $28.50 per square foot per year for a term of five years; and authorization for the County Manager to sign a Lease Addendum that incorporates Tenant's Initial Tenant Improvements Plans and Specifications.

Consent/Public HearingItem 29

Adoption of Ordinance #2026-06 for CPA25-0005.

An Ordinance of the Board of County Commissioners of Osceola County, Florida adopting County initiated large-scale comprehensive plan amendment to amend the Future Land Use Map (FLUM) designation from Low Density Residential (LDR) to Institutional (IN) zoning on certain real property generally located north of Philadelphia Circle, south of Dakota Point Court, east of Eaglet Lane, and west of and adjacent to South Bass Road, and comprised of approximately 171.77 acres, more or less; Amending the Future Land Use Map of the Future Land Use Element of the Osceola County Comprehensive Plan; providing for correction of scrivener's errors; providing for severability; providing for conflict; and providing for an effective date. Osceola County (Applicants/Owner) Commission District: 1 Staff Recommendation: Approval of Ordinance #2026-06 for CPA25-0005 Osceola County School District Comments: Included within Staff Report CPA25-0005 does not have a companion item. Planning Commission Recommendation: Adoption of Ordinance #2026-06 for CPA25-0005 (Battla/Johnson, 8-0)

Consent/Public HearingItem 30

Adoption of Ordinance #2026-15 for ZMA25-0052.

An Ordinance of the Board of County Commissioners of Osceola County, Florida, changing the zoning designation from Residential Manufactured Housing (RMH) to Industrial General (IG) Zoning District on certain real property generally located north of Sawdust Trail, south of Still Street, east of and adjacent to Florida Avenue, and west of Michigan Avenue, and comprised of approximately 0.23 acres, more or less; amending the official zoning map; providing for correction of scrivener's errors; providing for severability; providing for conflict; and providing for an effective date. Wayne H. Crotty (Applicant) Wayne H. Crotty and Robin J. Crotty, Co-Trustees of The Crotty Family Trust (Owner) Commission District: 4 Staff Recommendation: Adoption of Ordinance #2026-15 to approve ZMA25-0052 Osceola County School District Comments: Included within Staff Report Planning Commission Recommendation: Adoption of Ordinance #2026-15 to approve ZMA25-0052 (Battla/Monger, 6-0-1; Hindle abstained) * Should this item be pulled for discussion by the Board, it must be performed as a Quasi-Judicial item.

Reports/ItemsItem 31

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

Reports/ItemsItem 32

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

Reports/ItemsItem 33

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

Reports/ItemsItem 34

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

Reports/ItemsItem 35

Appointments for vacant District 1, Seats 1 and 2.

Reports/ItemsItem 36

Appointments for vacant District 2, Seats 3 and 4.

Reports/ItemsItem 37

Appointments for vacant District 3, Seats 5 and 6.

Reports/ItemsItem 38

Appointments for vacant District 4, Seats 7 and 8.

Reports/ItemsItem 39

Appointments for vacant District 5, Seats 9 and 10.

Reports/ItemsItem 40

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

For InformationItem 41

The Clerk of the Board has provided for informational purposes, the minutes of the Crescent Lakes Common Facilities District, Board of Supervisors meetings, held on August 21, 2025, fourth quarter regular session, 6:00 p.m.

For InformationItem 42

The Clerk of the Board has provided for informational purposes, the meeting minutes of the Indian Point Common Facilities District.

Fiscal Year (FY) 2026 Budget Workshop held on March 27, 2025 at 11:00 a.m.; the FY 2025 Budget Amendment Hearing held on April 17, 2025 at 11:00 a.m.; the FY 2026 Budget Hearing held on April 17, 2025 at 11:01 a.m.; and the FY 2025 Fourth Quarter Meeting held on July 17, 2025 at 11:00 a.m.

For InformationItem 43

Long Range Agenda.

For InformationItem 44

Procurement Services has submitted for the record the contracts, task orders, and/or amendments approved and signed by the County Manager, or designee.

A list of scheduled Evaluation Committee meetings to review proposals submitted in response to solicitations; a list of Board approved contracts that may be renewed within the next six months; and a list of Emergency Procurements issued.

Public Hearing Items Withdrawn or to be Re-Advertised for Future MeetingItem 45

Withdrawn at the request of Staff to be Re-Advertised for a future meeting: Adoption of Ordinance #2026-18 for PD25-00014 (Silver Lake Resort).

An Ordinance of the Board of County Commissioners of Osceola County, Florida, to amend and restate the previously approved Planned Development (PUD97-0004) to establish standards for two undeveloped parcels (Parcel B and Parcel C) while maintaining entitlements for the existing resort (Parcel A). The Planned Development (PD25-00014) is on certain real property generally located northeast of and adjacent to Black Lake Road, south of Orange/Osceola County Line, and west of Sherberth Road, and is comprised of approximately 104.58 acres.