City Council - Regular Meeting

Recognition of County Employees who will celebrate a milestone anniversary of 10, 15, 20, 25, 30, and 40 Years of Service.

A presentation by Mr. Arnold King, President of the Caribbean and Floridian Association Incorporated (CAFA) on the occasion of the CAFA's 35th Anniversary.

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 October 31st, 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 of the meeting minutes from the May 05, 2025, 1:30 p.m., Regular meeting; May 19, 2025, 5:30 p.m., Regular meeting; June 02, 2025, 1:30 p.m., Regular meeting; and the August 18, 2025, 5:30 p.m., Regular meeting.

Adoption of a Proclamation declaring December 12, 2025, as WESH 2 Share Your Christmas Day in Osceola County.

Approval to accept the Affordable Housing Advisory Committee (AHAC) recommendation report on affordable housing incentives.

The recommendations within the AHAC report includes incentives in the following areas: Expedited Review, Ongoing Oversight, Housing Trust Fund, Community Land Trust, Land Bank Inventory, Mobility Fees, Diversity in Housing Types, and Inclusionary Zoning.

Approval and authorization for the Chair/Vice Chair to sign the Memorandum of Understanding with The School District of Osceola County regarding their respective performing arts facilities.

Providing for intended uses, coordination and cross promotion when appropriate.

Advice and Consent of the Appointment of Everett K. Neely as the Chief of Corrections, in accordance with Administrative Code, Chapter 1.2.

BD25-00075: Approval of Initial Acceptance of the following roadway within Crossings Phase 3 included in the Crossings Phase 2 Subdivision plat, Cypress Creek Run, 370 linear feet, Commission District 5.

BD25-00007: Approval of Initial Acceptance of the following roadways within Poinciana Sunrail Park (Falcon Trace), Sunrail Park Boulevard, 1,154 linear feet (LF); Sun Way Avenue, 669 LF; Center Rail Street, 1,256 LF; and Sun Station Avenue, 675 LF, Commission District 3.

BD25-00068: Approval of Initial Acceptance of the following roadways within Nona Homes a Quinn Residence also known as Narcoossee Reserve, Manuma Street, 723 linear feet (LF); Myesha Lane, 383 LF; and Thompkins Drive, 574 LF. (Road Improvements). Commission District 5.

BD25-00085: Approval of Initial Acceptance of the following roadway within Edgewater ED6 Roadway, Edgewater ED6 Roadway, Cross Prairie Parkway, 2,455 linear feet. Commission District 4.

Approval and authorization for the Chair/Vice Chair to sign Task Authorization TA26-PK-005 with Green Environmental Management, LLC, to conduct a total of 20 prescribed burns at various conservation areas, and other County owned properties.

These prescribed burns are necessary to reduce accumulated fuel loads and to achieve the objectives identified in the land management plans. Commission Districts 1, 3, 4 and 5.

Approval and authorization for the Chair/Vice Chair to sign the Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) with the Florida Division of Emergency Management (FDEM) to provide three additional WeatherSTEM mesonet weather monitoring systems.

These systems will be installed at Camp Lonesome Conservation Area, Lake Lizzie Conservation Area, and Twin Oaks Conservation Area, and two WeatherSTEM river water sensors at Old Canoe Creek Road/WPA Canal cross and Simpson Road/Boggy Creek cross, to provide weather data to FDEM, National Weather Service, and Osceola County. The MOA is valid for ten years from the date of installation of the weather station. FDEM will prepay for the maintenance of the weather monitoring stations for three years following installation and the water level monitoring units for five years following installation.

Approval and authorization for the Chair/Vice Chair to sign an agreement for a Ground Lease between Osceola County and LeRoy Rohde for an 800 megahertz (MHz) Public Safety communications tower site facility.

The agreement is for the period beginning October 01, 2025, and ending September 30, 2035. The Lessor reserves the right to increase such rent by five percent each year for a total not to exceed of $11,958.33 for the term of the agreement, for a combined total not to exceed $272,814.87 for the 10 year period.

Approval and authorization for the County Manager or designee to approve expenditures for the purchase of passenger vehicles, light and medium duty trucks as previously approved by the Board in the Fiscal Year 2026 final budget.

Total fleet vehicle purchases not to exceed $3,337,532.00.

Approval to commence negotiations with UES Professional Solutions LLC, Orlando, Florida; Professional Service Industries (PSI), Incorporated, Arlington Heights, Illinois; Ardaman and Associates, Incorporated, Orlando, Florida; Nova Engineering and Environmental LLC, Kennesaw, Georgia; Nadic Engineering Services, Incorporated, Orlando, Florida; and NV5, Incorporated, Hollywood, Florida.

For the award to provide field quality control, verification, inspection, and testing of construction materials on a task authorization basis. (PS-25-15381-MM). Commission District Countywide.

Adoption of Resolution #25-154R, amending the Fiscal Year 2026 Budget; and adoption of Resolution #25-155R, amending the Five-Year Capital Improvement Plan and appropriating funds as detailed in Budget Supplement BA #26-008.

Authorization the Chair/Vice Chair to sign Construction Authorization #AC4M-CA64 with Arnco Construction, Incorporated establishing the Guaranteed Maximum Price (GMP) in the amount of $4,702,082.07 for the East US 192 Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) Electric Vehicle (EV) Charging Lot project; and authorization for the County Manager, or designee, to sign subsequent change orders up to $470,208.00 for an overall not to exceed amount of $5,172,290.07 (PS-21-12415-TP). This request establishes the project budget of $6,000,000.00 for this authorization and utility fees not included within this agreement. Commission District 4.

Approval and authorization for the Chair/Vice Chair to sign Amendment #7 to the NeoCity Economic Development Advisory Agreement with NeocityLinks, LLC.

This amendment extends NeoCityLinks' role as the County's liaison to attract and facilitate the expansion or relocation of South Korean high-tech businesses to Osceola County, with a particular focus on NeoCity. NeoCityLinks' efforts have recently contributed to negotiations with two South Korean technology firms and supported a tripartite Memorandum of Understanding, signed in January 2025 between Osceola County, Incheon International Airport, and Orlando International Airport that will also help to further advance business attraction initiatives. The original agreement BW-19-10569-KR, was approved on October 15, 2018, and amended on February 03, 2020, March 08, 2021, February 07, 2022, December 19, 2022, November 06, 2023, and December 02, 2024; estimated expenditures in the amount of $500,000.00, for a cumulative total of $3,952,984.00, through November 30, 2026.

Approval and authorization by the Chair/Vice Chair to sign Amendment #2 to the Amended and Restated Joint Project Agreement (JPA) with Central Florida Expressway Authority (CFX) for the acquisition of right-of-way, design and construction of CR 532 widening, from Old Lake Wilson Road to US 17/92 (Project).

Amendment #2 clarifies JPA Section 5, Right of Way Acquisition, Subsection (B)(1) and (2) and (D); clarifies Section 6, Construction and Maintenance, Subsection (A)(4), to allow for 14 quarterly reimbursement payments rather than monthly; and clarifies Section 7, Standard Financial Provisions, Subsection (A), to establish a modified reimbursement procedure over 42-month period for Exhibit A of the agreement. The total estimated project cost is $67,895,000.00, with the County responsible for two-thirds ($45,264,000). For Fiscal Year 2026, the agreed upon two-third County portion for a single reimbursement of Design, Environment Permits/Mitigation, Species Mitigation, Right-of-Way, Utility Relocation for Central Florida Pipeline/Kinder Morgan (CFPL) and CSX Transportation Incorporated (CSXT) Preliminary Engineering Agreement for $15,157,333.33 and three quarterly payments of $2,150,428.57 totaling $6,451,285.71 for a combined total of $21,608,619.05. Commission District 1.

Approval and authorization for the Chair/Vice Chair to sign the Professional Services Agreement with HNTB Corporation to provide General Engineering Consulting Services, on an as needed basis for program management services including project management, general transportation planning, traffic management, and miscellaneous transportation related tasks.

In accordance with Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) Contract #CAO74, titled, General Engineering Consultant Services; annual expenditures shall not exceed $5,000,000.00, for a total combined not to exceed amount of $15,000,000.00 for a period beginning December 01, 2025 through July 25, 2028 (PBA-26-15615-DG). Commission district: Countywide.

Adoption of Resolution #25-151R, authorizing the application to the Florida Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP), on behalf of the U.S. Department of the Interior, National Park Services (NPS), for the Land and Water Conservation Fund Program Grant to assist in funding for the construction of the Lake Toho Restoration Pond Trail Project.

Authorization for the County Manager, or designee, to sign any subsequent grant contract documents upon approval of County Attorney; authorization for the County Manager and County Attorney to approve any revisions or modifications made by the FDEP that do not materially change the terms of the agreement; and authorize the County Manager, or designee, to sign any subsequent documents or correspondence required during and for the administration of this grant. If awarded, the grant would fund up to $1,500,000.00 of the $13,500,000.00 estimated total project costs. A local match of $1,500,000.00 or one applicant dollar to one federal dollar is required. Commission District 4.

Adoption of Resolution #25-142R for VAC25-0005: Osceola County approval to vacate a portion of a 1.01 acre more or less dedicated drainage easement.

The drainage easement was originally granted by the State of Florida to Osceola County to provide drainage for the Hickory Tree Road right-of-way. This vacation request is associated with the approved Site Development Plan applications SDP220071, Estates at Hickory Cove Phase 1, and SDP23-0078, Estates at Hickory Cove Phase 2A. The plat, FS24-00003, Estates at Hickory Cove Phase 1 and 2A, for this development has been recorded and the replacement drainage conveyance system has been constructed and reflected on the plat and secured under performance bond BD25-00027. Commission District 5.

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

Appointment to reappoint/replace Quetzali Hernandez, "District 2", whose term expires December 31, 2025.

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

Appointment to reappoint/replace Jacob Dorn, whose term expires December 31, 2025.

Appointment to replace Sarah Zern "District 5", who resigned, whose term expires December 31, 2025.

Appointment to replace Kathy Frazier-Kenny, Seat 7, Collector whose term expired October 24, 2025.

The Clerk of the Board has provided for informational purposes, the Budget Hearing and Regular meeting minutes from the Crescent Lakes Common Facilities District, Board of Supervisors meetings, held on May 15, 2025, third quarter session, at 6:00 p.m.

Long Range Agenda.

The Board Support Services Office has received for informational purposes, the NeoCity Improvement District Property Appraiser Data Sharing Agreement for use of Osceola County Property Appraiser (OCPA) data that is exempt from Public Records disclosure as defined in FS 119.071, signed November 03, 2025.

The Board Support Services Office has received for informational purposes, the minutes of the NeoCity Property Owners' Association, Board of Directors meeting held on August 04, 2025, 1:50 p.m.; and the minutes of the NeoCity Improvement District, Board of Supervisors meeting held on August 04, 2025, 1:47 p.m.

Real Estate Management submits for the record, corrected Budget Supplement BA #26-001, for the purchase of property located at 5631 Myakka Avenue, to correct a scrivener's error to remove Resolution #25-130R from the Budget Supplement Form approved on November 03, 2025.