City Council - Regular Meeting

Adoption of a Proclamation declaring February 02, 2026, through February 06, 2026, as Severe Weather Awareness Week in Osceola County.

Adoption of a Proclamation declaring February 2026, as Black History Month in Osceola County.

Presentation of the Lloyd Burton Jr. Service Award to Vianca McCluskey.

Presentation of Employee of the Year 2025.

Recognition of County Employees who will celebrate a milestone anniversary of 10,15,20,25,35, Years of Service.

Recognition of the University of Central Florida Nursing Students.

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 December 31, 2025.

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 and authorization for the Chair/Vice Chair to sign Amendment #2 with Preferred Governmental Claim Solutions, Incorporated, (PGCS) of Daytona Beach, Florida, to extend the service agreement for an additional year for continued third-party administrator services for the County's General Liability, Worker's Compensation, Automobile Liability, and Subrogation Claims.

Estimated expenditures shall not exceed $320,000.00 for the one year extension, for a total not to exceed $1,280,000.00, through February 28, 2027 (RFP-23-123431-MM).

Approval and authorization for the Chair/Vice Chair to sign Amendment #4 to the service agreement with Penn Credit Corporation, Harrisburg, Pennsylvania to extend the professional debt collection services on an as-needed basis for one additional year while the County completes a new solicitation for this service.

Estimated expenditures shall increase by $159,000.00 for Year Seven, for a total not to exceed $584,000.00 through February 01, 2027 (RFP-20-11100-TP). The additional funds are requested for Year Seven due to a large delinquent account for a Hazmat incident that has been referred to Penn Credit and will support the collection of delinquent false alarm fees for the Fire Marshal's Office.

Approval and authorization for the Chair/Vice Chair to sign Amendment #1 to the service agreement with Big Dog Express of South Florida, Incorporated, Pahokee, Florida, to increase the annual expenditures for the grinding and disposal of wood waste at the County's Bass Road facility due to the yard waste exceeding the contracted annual volume.

Estimated expenditures shall increase from $1,360,000.00 to $1,632,000.00 annually, for a total not to exceed $3,264,000.00 through June 30, 2027 (RFP-25-15037-JG).

Approval of Claim Settlement # 407838.

Approval and authorization for the Chair/Vice Chair to sign Amendment #1 to the Cooperative Service Agreement with Universal Protection Services LLC, doing business as Allied Universal Security Services LLC, to adjust hourly skill level rates for the provision of armed and unarmed Security Guard services and Inmate Transportation, on an as needed basis.

Funding for Year Two remains at $5,921,034.58 as this amount supports the increase in hourly skill level rates; and request continuation of the authorization for the County Manager, or designee, to sign amendments to add or remove locations and services that do not exceed 10% of the Board's approved annual amount. Combined expenditures remain $15,235,983.59 through September 30, 2027 (PBA-25-15046-TP).

BD24-00086: Approval of Final Acceptance of the following roadway within Amera Trail Phase 3: Amera Trail, 665 linear feet.

Commission District 5.

SPP26-0002: Approval and authorization for the Chair/Vice Chair to sign the School Mitigation and Funding Agreement with Triple H Ranch, LLC and the School District of Osceola County regarding the designation of a school site within the approved Triple H Ranch Preliminary Subdivision (PS23-00001) to mitigate the impacts of residential development.

The approved Triple H Ranch Preliminary Subdivision (PS23-00001) currently includes 787 single family detached homes and 278 townhome units. This agreement addresses the designation of 20 net usable acres for the construction of a K-8 school to mitigate the capacity impacts of the approved PS and the developer obligations for stormwater, grading, and other commitments related to the construction of a school site and School Board obligations regarding the purchase of the property upon completion of such improvements. Commission District: 5 Staff Recommendation: Approval

DA25-00013: Approval and authorization of the Chair/Vice Chair to sign a Development Agreement with Forestar (USA) Real Estates Group, Inc. to accept the donation of two tracts of land to the County to support the future widening of Ham Brown Road, in accordance with Section 4.4.5.A. of the Osceola County Land Development Code.

The Developer is proposing to construct a 43-lot residential subdivision on Ham Brown Road, known as Travis Landing (SDP24-0170). The roadway improvements require dedication of 25' additional right of way and construction of a sidewalk along the project's frontage of Ham Brown Road along with a southbound right turn lane with associated drainage improvements to ensure compliance with minimum shoulder and roadside slope requirements of the Land Development Code. 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. Staff Recommendation: Approval.

Approval and authorization of the Chair/Vice Chair to sign the Termination of Development Agreement with Iglesia Cristiana Renuevo Incorporated, and Contrarian Florida Links, LLC, for transfer of completed ponds and maintenance payments to the County, as recorded on March 04, 2013, in Official Records Book 4405, Pages 1508 through 1516 of the official records of Osceola County, Florida.

Substantial completion of the actions required under the agreement have been achieved and the parties have mutually consented to terminate the agreement. Commission District: 2 Staff Recommendation: Approval

Adoption of Resolution #26-007R, creating the Osceola County Lakes Advisory Committee to assist County Staff in efforts to inform the Public of Lakes Management activities and the importance of Osceola County's Lakes and Waterways.

Assist in efforts promoting ecotourism and maintenance of public access to water bodies in Osceola County; serve in an advisory capacity; and prepare an annual report for staff to present to the Board of County Commissioners. Commission District Countywide.

Approval and authorization for the Chair/Vice Chair to sign Task Authorization #TA26-NR-001 with CDM Smith Incorporated, to provide support for the development of a Lake Restoration Assessment and Prioritization Plan to strategically rank the County's lakes for restoration based on ecosystem health, environmental needs, community impacts and feasibility or implementation challenges.

In the amount of $149,974.70 (PS-21-12435-TP). This prioritization is needed to focus restoration efforts to those lakes which are deemed most important to the residents, businesses, and visitors of Osceola County and position the County for potential grants to complete restoration activities. Commission District Countywide.

Approval to commence negotiations with Drummond Carpenter, PLLC, Maitland, Florida; Applied Ecology Incorporated, Melbourne, Florida; and Geosyntec Consultants Incorporated, Orlando, Florida for Continuing Lakes Restoration Consulting Services.

Authorization for the County Manager to sign the negotiated contracts and future change orders or amendments with the selected firm; and authorization for the County Manager, or designee, to sign Task Authorizations up to $250,000.00 per project, with task authorizations exceeding $250,000.00 shall be submitted for approval by the Board (PS-25-15338-PC).

Approval and authorization for the Chair/Vice Chair to sign Construction Authorization #AC4M-CA62 with Arnco Construction, Incorporated establishing the Guaranteed Maximum Price (GMP) in the amount of $305,676.09 for the Mosquito Control PEMB Canopy.

Authorization for the County Manager, or designee, to sign future change orders up to $30,567.61, for an overall not to exceed $336,243.70. The canopy is necessary to protect equipment used for mosquito control activities from the elements (PS-21-12415-TP) Commission District 5.

Approval of expenditures with Florida Kenworth, LLC, Madison, Wisconsin, for the purchase of One new Kenworth T380 Medium-Duty Grapple Truck replacing Road and Bridge Vehicle Asset #37053.

In accordance with the Florida Sheriffs Association (FSA) Contract #FSA25-VEH23.0, titled, Heavy Trucks and Buses. Expenditures shall not exceed $265,809.00 for this purchase through September 30, 2026 (PBA-26-15591-PC), Commission District Countywide.

Approval and authorization for the Chair/Vice Chair to sign Task Authorization #TA24-CC-001b with Consor North America Incorporated, to increase Construction Engineering and Inspection (CEI) Services in the amount of $98,116.44 due to sheet pile, high water levels, scope adjustments and contractor schedule delays for the construction of culverts on Kempfer Road.

For an updated not to exceed amount of $469,025.93. The construction contractor will reimburse cost of additional CEI services due to their overrun with a credit on their agreement. (PS-20-11720-TP), Commission District 5.

Approval of expenditures with Ring Power Corporation, St. Augustine, Florida, for the purchase of One new Caterpillar 950GC Wheel Loader, also known as a front-end loader, vehicle replacing unit #35438 to be utilized by the Solid Waste Department.

In accordance with the Florida Sheriffs Association (FSA) Contract #FSA23-EQU21.1, titled, Equipment for material handling and loading. Expenditures shall not exceed $363,593.00 for this purchase through September 30, 2026 (PBA-26-15579-PC). Commission District Countywide.

Approval and authorization for the Chair/Vice Chair to sign a Cooperative Agreement with Asphalt Paving Systems, Incorporated of Zephyrhills, Florida to provide micro-surfacing and chip seal services Countywide on an as-needed basis.

In accordance with Sumter County, Florida Contract #ITB-045-0-2023/RS, titled, Countywide Pavement Maintenance and Rehabilitation Services. Expenditures shall not exceed $3,500,000.00 through November 13, 2026 (PBA-26-15708-PC), Commission District Countywide.

Approval and authorization for the Chair/Vice Chair to sign Construction Authorization #JL4M-CA11 with Johnson-Laux Construction, LLC, establishing the Guaranteed Maximum Price (GMP) in the amount of $270,670.68, for the Osceola County Sheriff's Administration Building Metal Door, Hydraulic Gate and Fan Coil replacement projects.

To replace the existing obsolete building fixtures, that are no longer supported by the product manufacturer as well items that have exceeded their useful life expectancy; and authorization for the County Manager, or designee, to sign the subsequent amendments and change orders up to $22,067.00, not to exceed the overall contract cost of $292,737.68 at the completion of the project (PS-21-12415-TP), Commission District 4.

Approval and authorization for the Chair/Vice Chair to sign an Easement Agreement in favor of Kissimmee Utility Authority (KUA), for the Jail Utility Corridor project located on Simpson Road and identified as Parcel #19-25-30-0000-0130-0000, and #19-25-30-0000-0090-0000.

The easement allows for KUA to install, operate and maintain all lines associated with the transmission and/or distribution of electric energy within the agreed upon easement area. Commission District 2.

Approval and authorization for the Chair/Vice Chair to sign Task Authorization #TA26-TN-0015 with GAI Consultants, Incorporated, for Design Services for the Adaptive Signal System along Osceola Parkway from Dyer Boulevard to Florida's Turnpike to provide intelligent traffic management technologies that automatically adjust signal timing (green, yellow, red) based on current traffic conditions.

This Task Authorization will be executed under the Continuing Services Agreement for LAP Funded Continuing Design Services on a Task Authorization basis for a total not to exceed $255,495.90 (PS-24-13814-MM); adoption of Resolution #26-012R, amending the Fiscal Year 2026 Budget; and adoption of Resolution #26-013R, amending the Five-Year Capital Improvement Plan (CIP), both as outlined in Budget Supplement BA #26-013. Commission Districts 1 and 2.