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<A>   Osceola County Board of County Commissioners Meeting Agenda June 2, 2025 - 1:30 PM Commission Chambers (4th Floor) 1 Courthouse Square Kissimmee, Florida 34741   If you want to address the Board, provide written comments or submit documents for the record on an item that is on the Agenda, Request to Speak/Submit Comments/Documents forms shall be submitted online by 5:00 p.m. the day before the meeting by going to www.osceola.org to pre-register.   If you do not have access to a computer but would like to address the Board, you may register to speak in person on a specific Agenda Item by leaving a message on the dedicated voice mail line (407)742-TALK (8255) before 5:00 p.m. the day before the meeting, providing your contact details and the specific item(s) you wish to address.   For Consent/Public Hearing and Public Hearing Items (includes quasi-judicial items), Request to Speak forms may be completed in writing 15 minutes prior to the start of the meeting or submitted online by 5:00 p.m. the day before the meeting.     Board of Commissioners   Viviana Janer, District 2, Chairwoman Brandon Arrington, District 3, Vice Chair Peggy Choudhry, District 1 Cheryl L. Grieb, District 4 Ricky Booth, District 5 County Staff   Don Fisher, County Manager Frank Townsend, County Attorney         Agenda     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.   Recognitions/Proclamations/Presentations     Proclamations     1. Adoption of a Proclamation declaring the month of June 2025, as LGBTQ+ Pride Month in Osceola County.   2. Adoption of a Proclamation declaring June 2025, as National Homeownership Month in Osceola County.   3. Adoption of a Proclamation declaring the month of June 2025, as Men’s Health Month in Osceola County.   Presentations     4. Recognition of County employees who will celebrate a milestone anniversary of 10, 15, 20, 25 and 30 years of service with Osceola County, during the month of June 2025.   5. Annual Emergency Management Update and Hurricane Outlook 2025, 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.   Consent Agenda The Consent Agenda is a technique designed to expedite the handling of routine and miscellaneous business of the County Commission.   The County Commission in one motion may adopt the entire Consent Agenda.   The motion for adoption is non-debatable and must receive unanimous approval.   By request of any Commissioner, an item may be removed from the Consent Agenda for discussion.   Clerk of the Courts     6. 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, 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.   7. Approval of the meeting minutes of December 02, 2024, 1:30 p.m., Regular meeting; December 16, 2024, 5:30 p.m., Regular meeting; January 06, 2025, 1:30 p.m., Regular meeting; January 13, 2025, 5:30 p.m., Public Comment Meeting; and February 10, 2025, Public Comment Meeting.   County Administration     8. Adoption of Resolution #25-080R, supporting the Lake to Lake Regional Trail effort to create a trail system through parts of Osceola, Orange, Seminole and Okeechobee counties.   Supported by Florida Greenways and Trails Foundation and Florida Wildlife Corridor Foundation, the trail will highlight Florida’s history of farming, logging, cattle ranching, and wildlife conservation as part of Florida’s SUN (shared use non-motorized) program creating an eco-tourism corridor.   The resolution provides that the County will add the Lake to Lake Regional Trail corridor to the transportation, recreation, and land use maps for the County.   9. Approval of expenditures with Cellco Partnership, doing business as Verizon Wireless, of Basking Ridge, New Jersey, for mobile communication services and associated wireless, cellular voice, and data accessories countywide, under the oversight of the County's Information Technology (IT) Department, in accordance with the State of Florida Department of Management Services (DMS) Contract #DMS-19/20-006C, titled, Mobile Communication Services; and authorization for the County Manager, or designee, to sign related documents for implementation of service enhancements, such as Verizon Frontline, which provides prioritized and preemptive network access for public safety and government users. Estimated expenditures shall increase from $200,000.00 to $257,000.00 annually, with a total not to exceed amount of $300,000.00 for the 14-month period ending August 03, 2026. (PBA-25-15146-PC).   10. Approval to renew the County's Property and Casualty Insurance administered through Arthur J. Gallagher, effective June 30, 2025 through June 30, 2026; for a total amount not to exceed $2,670,854.00, which is an increase of $15,819.00, due to slight pricing increases in property values and the insurance market.             Community Development Administration     11. FS23-00007: Approval and Authorization for the Chair/Vice Chair to sign the Final Plat for Indian Ridge Commercial Replat, consisting of two lots on approximately six acres.   The project is within a Low Density Residential (LDR) Zoning District and is generally located south of Sand Hill Road, west of North Old Lake Wilson Road, and east of State Route 429. Sand Hill Plazza LLC (Owner), American Surveying and Mapping, Incorporated (Applicant and Agent) Staff has reviewed the plat and finds it consistent with the approved Final Subdivision Plans, Osceola County Land Development Code, and Florida Statutes Chapter 177 and recommends approval. School District of Osceola County comments are included in packet. Commission District: 1 *Should this item be pulled for discussion by the Board, it must be performed as a Quasi-Judicial item.   12. Approval and authorization for the Chair/Vice Chair to sign the First Amendment to the Drainage Easement with Investors Realty, LTD, Incorporated and Mill Slough Parcel, LLC to extend certain terms of the agreement for 12 months and provide clarification of public records requirements. The original agreement allows the proposed 13.03 acre apartment complex located between US 192 and Ethos Park Drive, east of Digital Drive, and west of NeoCity Way known as the Hiro Mixed-Use Development to conditionally discharge storm water runoff to the Lake Toho Water Restoration Pond located adjacent to Mill Slough at the north end of Lake Tohopekaliga. Commission District 4.   13. BD25-00032: Approval of Initial Acceptance of the following roadway within Buena Lago Phase 5 included in the Buena Lago Subdivision. Malawi Trail, 4,475 linear feet (LF). Commission District 5.   14. BD23-00094: Approval of Final Acceptance of the following roadway within Deer Run Estates Phase 2A included in the Deer Run Estate Subdivision. Axis Valley Place, 1362 linear feet (LF). Commission District 5.   15. BD25-00039: Approval of Initial Acceptance of the following roadways within Preston Cove Phase 2 included in the Preston Cove Subdivision. Preston Cove Drive, 579 linear feet (LF); Seagrove Trail, 1,468 LF; Mocking Jay Lane, 552 LF; and Cool Spring Cove, 949 LF. Commission District 5.   16. BD25-00033: Approval of Initial Acceptance of the following roadways within Sunbridge NED Neighborhood D Phase 1B and 1C (AKA Weslyn Park Phases 4-1B and 4-1C) included in the Sunbridge NED Neighborhood D Subdivision. Voyager Avenue, 444 linear feet (LF); Sherpa Trail, 671 LF; Fountain Grove Pass, 442 LF; Garden Trail Bend, 1,412 LF; Wake Street, 924 LF; Saunter Drive, 1,081 LF; Sailhouse Drive, 187 LF; Buff Street; 170 LF and Embark Trail, 562 LF. Commission District 5.   17. Approval and authorization for the Chair/Vice Chair to sign Task Authorization #TA25-CD-007 with Osceola Engineering, LLC, for professional design services for a framework road identified on the County's Transportation Network Map (TRN-1) known as Bluebird Groves Parkway from Nova Road to Pine Grove Road in the amount of $368,843.00 to improve the County’s transportation infrastructure and support efficient vehicular access to the new Nova Road high school (PS-20-11720-TP). The cost of these services will be reimbursed by the City of St. Cloud and Pulte Homes pursuant to the pending Tri-Party Agreement for Bluebird Groves Parkway. Commission District 5.   Public Safety     18. Approval to increase expenditures with Motorola Solutions Incorporated, in order to combine the expenditures and future Capital Improvement Plan equipment needs of all County departments to include Emergency Management, Intergovernmental Radio Services, Fire, Building, Corrections, and HR/Risk Management, under the same contract, to cover unanticipated materials and supplies and to ensure continuity of communication through the purchase of standardized Motorola radio equipment and parts for the Osceola County 800 MHz Communication System in accordance with the State of Florida Alternate Contract Source #43190000-22-NASPO-ACSC, titled Public Safety Communications Products, Services and Solutions, from $1,500.000.00 to $3,250,000.00 through December 31, 2026 (PBA-22-13339-GD).   Public Works Administration     19. Approval and authorization for the Chair/Vice Chair to sign Amendment #3 with Middlesex Paving LLC., of Orlando, Florida to provide asphalt resurfacing services on an as-needed basis to increase expenditures for Year Four from $12,000,000.00 to $13,671,000.00, to allow for additional lane miles to be resurfaced, and to extend the term of the agreement for an additional year under the same terms and conditions, not to exceed $13,671,000.00 for Year Five, increasing the total not to exceed from $46,000,000.00 to $61,342,000.00, through October 20, 2026 (AR-21-12516-HL).   20. Approval and authorization for the Chair/Vice Chair to sign Construction Authorization #AC4M-CA51 with Arnco Construction, Incorporated establishing the Guaranteed Maximum Price (GMP) in the amount of $1,410,686.60 for the 65th Infantry Walking Trail project, and authorization for the County Manager, or designee, to sign future change orders up to $141,068.00, for an overall not to exceed $1,551,754.60 (PS-21-12415-TP). Commission District 2.       21. Adoption of Resolution #25-055R amending the Fiscal Year 2025 Budget and Resolution #25-054R amending the   2025-2029 Five-Year Capital Improvement Plan as detailed in Budget Supplement BA #25-026; authorization for a one time exception to the $250,000.00 per Task Authorization cap assigned to the current continuing services contract; and authorization for the Chair/Vice Chair to sign TA25-ENG-009, in the amount of $98,970.00 to facilitate the completion of the design of the Magnolia Bridge Replacement project, for a total not to exceed $297,530.00 (PS20-11720-TP). Project costs have risen due mostly to the need to re-design the bridge after property acquisition was unsuccessful. This construction is grant funded and friendly acquisition is a grant requirement. The proposed design keeps the bridge construction completely within the current right of way. Commission District 5.   Transportation and Transit     22. Approval and authorization for the Chair/Vice Chair to sign the Utility Easement Agreement with Windsor Hills Osceola MF, LLC, for the construction of a traffic signal mast arm pole and related appurtenances (signal pole), being completed by Windsor Hills as a condition of approval for their development. A portion of the mast arm pole and foundation will be located outside of existing right of way and within the easement adjacent to Old Lake Wilson Road and Teascone Boulevard. Commission District 1.   23. Approval to reduce the speed limit from 30 miles per hour (MPH) to 25 MPH on Stillwater Drive and Windy Cove Drive in the Bridgewater Community due to a request from the Homeowner's Association President; and to replace and install two signs at a cost not to exceed $130.82.   Commission District 2.   24. Acceptance of the Build Alternative as the proposed alternative to obtain Location and Design Concept Acceptance of the Nova Road (CR 532) Project Development and Environment (PD&E) Study, from US 192 to future Sunbridge Parkway, establishing the Build Alternative as the preferred alternative, typical section, estimated costs, and right of way necessary to construct the project. Based on analysis of minimizing property and environmental impacts, as well as public feedback, the Build Alternative is the proposed preferred alternative. Commission District 5.                     Regular     Community Development Administration     25. Approval for reduction of the Code Enforcement Lien or fine recorded against property located at 4105 Cardinal Lane, from $35,250.00 to $0.00. Staff cannot recommend approval of this reduction request, as our current reduction policy calls for a reduction to four percent of the lien amount of $35,250.00 plus County costs of $1,776.62, for a total reduction to the amount of $3,186.62. The property owner, Onelio Ramos, is requesting a reduction to $0.00, which does not meet County policy. The Property Appraiser’s market value is $1,217,100.00. Commission District 5.   County Administration     26. Election of the Chair of the 2025 Value Adjustment Board (VAB), pursuant to Florida Statute 194.015.   Reports/Items     Constitutional Officers and Governmental Agencies/Other     County Attorney     County Manager     Commissioners and Board Reports                 Committee Appointments     Board of Adjustment The members of the Board of Adjustment shall be knowledgeable in the field of Comprehensive Planning and shall be familiar with the Osceola County Comprehensive Plan, the Land Development Code, and other applicable regulations.   This Board is composed of seven members one of which will be appointed from each Commission District and two members being appointed as at-large positions.   27. Appointment to replace Adewale King, “District 3”, who resigned, whose term expired December 31, 2024.   Code Enforcement Board The Board shall consist of seven members who shall be residents of the County and who shall be appointed by the County Commission on the basis of experience or interest in the subject matter.   The membership of the Board shall, whenever possible, consist of the following:   Architect, Realtor, Businessman, General Contractor, Engineer, Subcontractor.   28. Appointment to replace Paul Kevin Kersey, “Alternate”, who resigned.   SunRail Customer Advisory Committee     29. Appointment to replace Marcelo Iglesias, “Representative”, whose term expired January 1, 2025.   30. Appointment to replace Cortnie Grno, “Representative”, whose term expired January 1, 2025.   For Information     Clerk of the Courts     31. The Clerk of the Board has received for informational purposes, the proposed budget for Fiscal Year 2026, from the Bella Tara Community Development District. The District will schedule a public hearing for adoption of the budget not less than 60 days from April 23, 2025.   32. The Clerk of the Board has received for informational purposes, the proposed budget for Fiscal Year 2026, from the Remington Community Development District.   County Administration     33. Long Range Agenda Adjournment 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. *Community Development Quasi-Judicial Items All of the Quasi-Judicial Items will be approved as recommended by the Planning Commission.   In accordance with Article 2.4 of the Land Development Code as may be amended, County Commissioners should disclose all ex parte communications, site visits, expert opinions, or documentation received at this time. The County will swear in anyone who wishes to speak on any Quasi-Judicial item. Witnesses may be called and shall be subject to direct and cross examination on matters relevant and material to the issue. Cross examination may be afforded to an affected party, County Staff, or to a County Commissioner. No redirect shall be allowed except upon request and approval by the Chair. There shall be no limitations on questions by the County Commissioners. No one may present evidence which is unduly cumulative or repetitious of previous testimony or evidence. Non-affected parties shall be allowed to speak and present evidence to the County Commission but may not directly examine nor cross examine witnesses. Affected parties shall be allowed to rebut testimony and evidence presented by non-affected parties. The County Commission shall only consider evidence presented at the hearing and base its decision on the competent substantial evidence of the record.   Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) & Title VI Assistance The Osceola Board of County Commissioners ensures meaningful access to County programs, services, and activities to comply with Civil Rights Title VI and Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act.   Individuals with disabilities requiring accommodations (i.e., sign language interpreter or materials in accessible format) or individuals with Limited English Proficiency requiring language interpreters to participate in County sponsored meetings, please contact the County’s ADA/Title VI Coordinator, at (407) 742-1200 (TTY Users Dial:711 for the Florida Relay System) or ADA.Coordinator@osceola.org, at least four (4) days prior to the meeting or event.   Ley de Estadounidenses con Discapacidades (ADA) y Asistencia del Título VI La Junta de Comisionados del Condado Osceola garantiza un acceso significativo a los programas, servicios y actividades del Condado para cumplir con los Derechos Civiles Título VI y Título II de la Ley de Estadounidenses con Discapacidades. Las personas con discapacidades que requieran adaptaciones (es decir, intérprete de lenguaje de señas o materiales en formato accesible) o las personas con dominio limitado del inglés que requieran intérpretes de idiomas para participar en reuniones patrocinadas por el condado, comuníquese con el coordinador de ADA/Título VI del condado al (407) 742-1200 (Usuarios de TTY marcar: 711 para el Sistema de retransmisión de Florida) o ADA.Coordinator@osceola.org, al menos cuatro (4) días antes de la reunión o evento.