SEMINOLE COUNTY, FLORIDA  
COUNTY SERVICES BUILDING  
1101 EAST FIRST STREET  
SANFORD, FLORIDA  
32771­1468  
Meeting Minutes  
Tuesday, July 22, 2025  
9:30 AM  
BCC Chambers  
Board of County Commissioners  
I. CALL TO ORDER  
Chairman Jay Zembower  
Present:  
Vice Chairman Andria Herr  
Commissioner Bob Dallari  
Commissioner Lee Constantine  
Commissioner Amy Lockhart  
Additional attendees: County Attorney Kate Latorre, County Manager Darren Gray, Clerk of  
Court & Comptroller Grant Maloy, and Deputy Clerks Kyla Farrell and Chariti Guevara.  
II. INVOCATION & PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE  
Jocelyn Williams, Central Florida Freethought Community, gave the Invocation. County  
Attorney Kate Latorre led the Pledge of Allegiance.  
III. AWARDS, PRESENTATIONS AND PROCLAMATIONS  
1.  
Resolution recognizing Richard Sweat for his Exceptional Service on the  
CareerSource Central Florida Board. (Richard Sweat, CareerSource  
Central Florida)  
2025-634  
Motion by Commissioner Constantine, seconded by Commissioner Lockhart, to adopt  
appropriate Resolution #2025-R-56 recognizing Richard Sweat for his exceptional  
service on the CareerSource Central Florida Board.  
Districts 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5 voted AYE.  
2.  
Resolution recognizing three Seminole County softball teams who  
participated in the Florida High School State Softball Championship. (Gui  
Cunha, Economic Development and Tourism Director)  
2025-632  
Motion by Commissioner Dallari, seconded by Vice Chairman Herr, to adopt  
appropriate Resolution #2025-R-57 recognizing three Seminole County softball teams  
(The Geneva School, Winter Springs High School, and Hagerty High School) who  
participated in the Florida High School State Softball Championship.  
Districts 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5 voted AYE.  
3.  
4.  
Presentation - Library of the Year Award (Rick Durr, Parks and Recreation  
Director)  
2025-694  
2025-692  
Mr. Durr presented the Library of the Year Award.  
County Investment Advisor Report (Scott McIntyre, CFA - Senior Portfolio  
Manager, Managing Director Hilltop Securities Asset Management)  
Mr. McIntyre addressed the Board and presented the Investment Advisor Report.  
Motion by Vice Chairman Herr, seconded by Commissioner Lockhart, to implement  
recommendations of the financial advisor based on the report submitted today and  
recommend the Clerk implement said Board recommendations.  
Under discussion, Chairman Zembower stated because of Mr. McIntrye's advice, the  
Board was able to make very diligent decisions a couple of months ago on going with a  
longer term with the interest rates that they now have locked in. He thanked Mr.  
McIntyre for his efforts and focus on making sure Seminole County is doing the right  
things and providing them information to make those decisions.  
Districts 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5 voted AYE  
IV. CONSENT AGENDA – PUBLIC PARTICIPATION  
County Manager Darren Gray announced Agenda Item 35, Amended and Restated Ground  
Lease Agreement concerning Fire Station 65, is being pulled from the agenda to be brought  
back at the next meeting.  
Commissioner Lockhart pulled Agenda Item 13, Interlocal Agreement with the City of  
Altamonte Springs re: FEMA Private Property Mitigation Programs, for a separate discussion  
and vote.  
Commissioner Dallari pulled Agenda Item 6, acceptance of the “SCOUT” micro-transit brand  
and logo, for a separate discussion and vote.  
With regard to public participation, Kathy Moore addressed the Board and spoke in opposition  
to Agenda Item 29, Resolution confirming the NAVA Assessments for Tax Year 2025.  
Public Comment Form was received and filed.  
Ms. Moore also submitted a Written Comment Form (received and filed).  
Mr. Gray advised staff has been in communication with Ms. Moore. Lorie Bailey Brown,  
Resource Management Director, addressed the Board to respond to Ms. Moore's comments  
regarding rate increases. She reiterated that staff has been in communication with Ms.  
Moore, and unfortunately they are increasing the rates across the board. Staff took it very  
seriously and looked long and diligently at the minimum amounts to increase in light of LED  
conversions. They've also had the increases reviewed by the Office of Management and  
Budget to concur. Staff took Ms. Moore's advice and responded to all of her information  
requests. Staff has worked with the community in understanding the increases, and many of  
them are expecting them or are happy that their rates have stayed so low for so long. The  
Chairman asked Ms. Bailey Brown if the increases are being driven by the cost of the new  
LED fixtures provided by the power company and the power bills associated with those lamps.  
Ms. Bailey Brown answered in some cases it's the LED conversion and in some cases it's  
aged equipment. They are working feverishly with communities to look at options of  
converting old equipment to newer lower-cost equipment. At the request of Chairman  
Zembower, Ms. Bailey Brown explained street lighting MSBUs. There was a brief Board  
discussion.  
Motion by Commissioner Constantine, seconded by Vice Chairman Herr, to approve the  
Constitutional Officers Consent Agenda Item 5; and the County Manager's Consent Agenda  
Items 7 - 12, 14 - 34, and 36 - 41.  
Districts 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5 voted AYE.  
Constitutional Officers – Consent Agenda (Item No. 5)  
5.  
Expenditure Approval Lists dated May 28 and June 4, 11, 18, and 25,  
2025; Payroll Approval Lists dated June 5 and 18, 2025; and BCC Official  
Minutes dated April 22, May 13 and 20, and June 10, 2025. (Jenny  
Spencer, CPA, MAcc, CGFO, and CFE, Director - Comptroller’s Office)  
2025-668  
2025-654  
County Manager’s Consent Agenda (Items No. 6 - 41)  
Communications  
6.  
Approve and authorize the retroactive acceptance of the “SCOUT”  
micro-transit brand and logo for Seminole County’s new on-demand  
public transportation service. Countywide (Chris Patton, Communications  
Director)  
Pulled for a separate discussion.  
Community Services  
7.  
Approve and execute the 2025-2028 Seminole County Substance Abuse  
and Mental Health Baker and Marchman Act Transportation Plan  
Countywide (Allison Thall, Community Services Director)  
2025-598  
2025-636  
8.  
Approve and authorize the Chairman to execute the Federally-Funded  
Subgrant Umbrella Agreement between the State of Florida Department  
of Commerce and Seminole County. Countywide (Allison Thall,  
Community Services Director)  
9.  
Approve the 2025-2029 Five-Year Consolidated Plan and 2025 - 2026  
One-Year Annual Action Plan and authorize the Chairman to execute  
corresponding documents and signature pages on the Standard Form  
424, Standard Form 424D, all certification pages, and subsequent Grant  
Agreements with HUD. Authorize Community Services Department staff  
to submit all plans, reports, and corresponding grant documents to HUD  
for approval. Authorize the Chairman to sign all subrecipient agreements  
tied to the 2025 - 2026 One-Year Action plan and any subsequent  
agreement amendments. Countywide (Allison Thall, Community Services  
Director)  
2025-671  
Development Services  
10.  
Approve the Final Plat for the Eden Preserve Subdivision containing  
2025-583  
2025-604  
seventeen (17) lots on 7.14 acres zoned R-1AA (Single Family Dwelling),  
located on the west side of Eden Park Road, approximately 400 feet  
south of Bunnell Road; (DRP Multistate K, LLC, Applicant) District3 -  
Constantine (Jose Gomez, Development Services Director)  
11.  
Approve the Final Plat for the Magnolia Plantation Driving Range  
Subdivision containing one (1) lot on 3.44 acres zoned PD (Planned  
Development), located on the north side of Shadowmoss Circle, one (1)  
mile west of Markham Woods Road (Kevin S. Herbert P.E., Applicant).  
District5 - Herr (Jose Gomez, Development Services Director)  
12.  
Approve the Plat for the Bonnalyn Hollow Subdivision containing three (3)  
residential lots on 20.14 acres zoned A-1 (Agriculture), located on the  
north side of Oak Hollow Lane, approximately ¼ mile east of Dean Road;  
(Tammie Foote, Applicant) District1 - Dallari (Jose Gomez, Development  
Services Director).  
2025-639  
2025-627  
Emergency Management  
13.  
Approve and authorize the Chairman to execute the Interlocal Agreement  
between Seminole County and the City of Altamonte Springs for County  
grant preparation, processing, and oversight of Federal Emergency  
Management Agency (FEMA) Private Property Mitigation Programs for  
private properties located within the City. Countywide (Alan Harris,  
Emergency Management Director)  
Pulled for a separate discussion.  
14.  
15.  
Approve and authorize the Chairman to execute the Memorandum of  
Agreement for the use of WebEOC. Countywide. (Alan Harris, Emergency  
Management Director)  
2025-681  
2025-680  
Approve and authorize the Chairman to execute the Resolution adopting  
the Comprehensive Emergency Management Plan. Countywide (Alan  
Harris, Emergency Management Director)  
Resolution #2025-R-58  
Environmental Services  
16. Approve and authorize the Chairman to execute a Letter of Authorization  
2025-620  
between Seminole County and Clarke Environmental Mosquito  
Management, Inc. for as-needed aerial spraying within Seminole County.  
Countywide (Kim Ornberg, PE, Environmental Services Director)  
Fire Department/EMS  
17. Approve and authorize the Chairman to execute an Interlocal Agreement  
2025-590  
2025-304  
with the Seminole County Sheriff’s Office that will provide Tactical  
Emergency Medical Support (TEMS). Countywide (Matt Kinley, Fire Chief)  
Management and Budget  
18. Approve and authorize the Chairman to execute a Resolution  
implementing Budget Amendment Request (BAR) #25-032 in the 2014  
Infrastructure Sales Tax Fund to transfer $1,079,500 for the purchase of  
parcels adjacent to Red Bug Lake Park: Tax Parcel ID Numbers  
23-21-30-300-0070-0000 and 23-21-30-300-007C-0000, owned by  
Richard Lavender and Nancy Duniho. District1 - Dallari (Timothy Jecks,  
Management & Budget Director) Requesting Department - Parks and  
Recreation  
Resolution #2025-R-59  
19.  
Approve and authorize the Chairman to execute a Resolution  
implementing the Budget Amendment Request (BAR) #25-042 in  
2025-676  
Community Services grant funds to recognize revenues in the amount of  
$1,002,382.72 for new program income and accrued interest which has  
not yet been appropriated. Countywide (Timothy Jecks, Management &  
Budget Director) Requesting Department - Community Services  
Resolution #2025-R-60  
Office of Economic Development and Tourism  
20.  
Recognize the Seminole County Industrial Development Authority’s  
approval of a resolution reissuing revenue bonds for The Masters  
Academy of Central Florida. (Guilherme Cunha, Director, Economic  
Development & Tourism)  
2025-656  
Parks and Recreation  
21.  
Approve and authorize the Chairman to execute the Joint Use Agreement  
2025-451  
2025-669  
of the Environmental Studies Center between the School Board of  
Seminole County and Seminole County. Countywide. (Rick Durr, Parks  
and Recreation Director)  
22.  
Approve and authorize the Chairman to execute a Resident Caretaker  
Lease Agreement with Steven Pitts for the Seminole County Natural  
Lands Program. District2 - Zembower (Rick Durr, Parks and Recreation  
Director)  
Public Works  
23.  
A proposed Stipulated Final Judgment in the amount of $800,379.00  
2025-643  
2025-672  
between Seminole County and Catherine Tonks, DVM d/b/a South  
Seminole Animal Hospital regarding Parcel 106 of the Oxford Road  
Improvement Project and as part of eminent domain proceedings in  
Seminole County Case Number 2021-CA-2978. District4 - Lockhart (John  
Slot, Public Works Director)  
24.  
A proposed Mediated Settlement Agreement for $600,000 and a  
Proposed Stipulated Final Judgment for Statutory Eminent Domain  
Attorney’s Fees for Nonmonetary Benefits Achieved between Seminole  
County and Catherine Tonks, DVM d/b/a South Seminole Animal Hospital  
and 150 Oxford Road, LLC, regarding Parcels 104 & 106/706 of the  
Oxford Road Improvement Project and as part of eminent domain  
proceedings in Seminole County Case Number 2021-CA-2978. District4 -  
Lockhart (John Slot, Public Works Director)  
25.  
26.  
Approve and authorize Staff to proceed with the construction of the  
Boland Drive Drainage Improvement Project in accordance with County  
Manager Policy #82 - Non-Board Approved Projects; approve and  
authorize the Chairman to execute a Resolution implementing Budget  
Amendment Request (BAR) #25-049 in the 2014 Infrastructure Sales Tax  
Fund to appropriate funding in the amount of $847,704.00. District1 -  
Dallari (John Slot, Public Works Director)  
2025-650  
2025-663  
Approve and authorize the Chairman to execute the Interlocal Agreement  
between Seminole County and the City of Sanford, relating to the  
relocation of the reclaimed water main for the Old Lake Mary Road  
Sidewalk Improvement Project (County) and Old Lake Mary Road  
Reclaimed Water Main Relocation (City). District5 - Herr (John Slot,  
Public Works Director) Requesting Department - Public Works  
27.  
28.  
Approve the Waccassa Berm Removal project to proceed into  
construction in accordance with County Manager Policy #82 - Non-Board  
Approved Projects; and approve and authorize the Chairman to execute a  
Resolution implementing Budget Amendment Request (BAR) #25-051 in  
the 2014 Infrastructure Sales Tax Fund to appropriate funding in the  
amount of $558,429. District2 - Zembower (John Slot, Public Works  
Director)  
2025-674  
2025-683  
Approve and authorize Staff to proceed with the Maryland St/Astor Farms  
Outfall Project (CIP#02507061) in accordance with County Manager  
Policy #82 - Non-Board Approved Project; and approve and authorize the  
Chairman to execute a Resolution implementing Budget Amendment  
(BAR) #25-046 in the 2014 Infrastructure Sales Tax Fund to transfer  
$120,083 of existing budget to the Maryland St/Astor Farms Outfall  
Project from the Smith Canal Basin Project. District5 - Herr (John Slot,  
Public Works Director)  
Resolution #2025-R-63  
Resource Management  
29.  
Approve and authorize the Chairman to execute a Resolution confirming  
the Non-Ad Valorem Variable Rate Assessments for Tax Year 2025.  
Countywide (Lorie Bailey Brown, CFO/Resource Management Director)  
2025-621  
2025-471  
Resolution #2025-R-64  
30.  
Approve Change Order #2 to CC-5761-24/MAG - Construction Services  
Agreement for the Lake Mary Blvd at Country Club Road Intersection  
Improvements Project in the amount of $261,531.52 with Central Florida  
Environmental (CFE) Corporation and authorize the Purchasing and  
Contracts Division to execute this Change Order; and approve and  
authorize the Chairman to execute a Resolution implementing Budget  
Amendment Request (BAR) #25-061 in the Core Mobility Fund to  
appropriate funding in the amount of $376,631. District4 - Lockhart  
(Stephen Koontz, Resource Management Deputy Director) Requesting  
Department - Public Works  
Resolution #2025-R-65  
31.  
32.  
Approve Change Order #5 to CC-4727-23/GCM Sand Lake Road at  
SR434 & Sand Lake Road at West Lake Brantley Road Intersection  
Improvements to Southland Construction, Inc. of Apopka, Florida in the  
amount of $54,631.70 and authorize the Purchasing and Contracts  
Division to execute the Change Order. District3 - Constantine (Stephen  
Koontz, Resource Management Deputy Director) Requesting Department-  
Public Works  
2025-702  
2025-561  
Award CC-6517-25/HSM - Osceola Road Landfill 2025 Stage I Phase III  
Area Gas Collection and Control System (GCCS) Expansion to Integrity  
Environmental, LLC., of Monroe, North Carolina in the amount of  
$1,099,800.00, and authorize the Purchasing and Contracts Division to  
execute the Agreement. Countywide (Stephen Koontz, Deputy Resource  
Management Director) Requesting Department - Environmental Services  
33.  
Approve the Unilateral Termination of Greenman Pederson, Inc. (GPI) of  
Babylon, NY, under PS-4310-22/GCM - Engineering Services for  
Seminole Wekiva Trail Tunnels at SR 434 and SR 436 and authorize the  
Purchasing and Contracts Division to execute the Unilateral Termination.  
Countywide (Stephen Koontz, Deputy Resource Management Director)  
Requesting Department - Public Works  
2025-652  
34.  
35.  
Approve and authorize the Chairman to execute the Second Amendment  
to Wilshire Plaza, Phase II Lease which extends the lease for a term of  
three (3) years through September 30, 2028. The annual rent will increase  
by $5,250, bringing the total annual rent to $48,000. District4 - Lockhart  
(Stephen Koontz, Resource Management Deputy Director)  
2025-665  
2025-642  
Approve and authorize the Chairman to execute Amended and Restated  
Ground Lease Agreement between Seminole County, Orange County,  
and the University of Central Florida concerning Fire Station 65. District1  
- Dallari (Stephen Koontz, Resource Management Deputy Director)  
Requesting Department - Fire Department  
Pulled from the Agenda.  
36.  
37.  
38.  
Approve and authorize the Chairman to execute a Purchase Agreement  
related to Project Parcel #1-828 for a drainage easement necessary for  
the Midway Drainage Improvement Project (621.78 ± SF) between  
Stanley Donell Hillery and Jacqueline Jones Hillery and Seminole County  
for $20,440.00, as full settlement and any other claim for compensation  
from which Seminole County might be obligated to pay relating to the  
parcel. District5 - Herr (Stephen Koontz, Resource Management Deputy  
Director)  
2025-646  
2025-647  
2025-648  
Approve and authorize the Chairman to execute a Purchase Agreement  
related to Project Parcel #1-844 for a drainage easement necessary for  
the Midway Drainage Improvement Project (29 ± SF) between G. Charles  
Wohlust as Personal Representative of the Estate of Ernest Blocker and  
Seminole County for $4,390.00, as full settlement and any other claim for  
compensation from which Seminole County might be obligated to pay  
relating to the parcel. District5 - Herr (Stephen Koontz, Resource  
Management Deputy Director)  
Approve and authorize the Chairman to execute a Purchase Agreement  
related to Project Parcel #2-803 for a drainage easement necessary for  
the Midway Drainage Improvement Project (1,527.16 ± SF) between  
Vernette Cole and Frederick Cole and Seminole County for $24,360.00,  
as full settlement and any other claim for compensation from which  
Seminole County might be obligated to pay relating to the parcel. District5  
- Herr (Stephen Koontz, Resource Management Deputy Director)  
39.  
40.  
Approve and authorize the Chairman to execute a Purchase Agreement  
related to Parcel #108 for property interests needed for the Orange  
Boulevard Improvement Project (3,465 ± SF) between Dorothy Lavergne  
Morse and Seminole County for $71,400.00, as full settlement and any  
other claim for compensation from which Seminole County might be  
obligated to pay relating to the parcel. District5 - Herr (Stephen Koontz,  
Resource Management Deputy Director)  
2025-626  
2025-690  
Approve and authorize County Manager to execute the HMGP grant  
contract, work orders, purchasing contracts and related grant modification  
documents to acquire property at 409 Whitcomb Drive, Geneva, FL for  
demolition and absolute flood protection; and approve and authorize the  
Chairman to execute a Budget Amendment Request (BAR) 25-047  
through the FEMA Federal Mitigation Grant Funds in the amount of  
$1,373,812.53. District2 - Zembower (Alan Harris, Emergency  
Management Director)  
Resolution #2025-R-66  
41.  
Approve and authorize the County Manager to execute a Standard Grant  
Agreement with the Florida Department of Environmental Protection  
(FDEP) for the Septic Upgrade Incentive Project for $2,222,222.22; and  
approve and authorize the Chairman to execute a Budget Amendment  
Request (BAR) 25-048 through the Environmental Services Grant Fund in  
the amount of $10,772.22 to appropriate the increase in the budget.  
Countywide (Kim Ornberg, Director of Environmental Services)  
2025-686  
Resolution #2025-R-67  
Consent Agenda Items Pulled for Separate Discussion and Vote  
6.  
Approve and authorize the retroactive acceptance of the “SCOUT”  
micro-transit brand and logo for Seminole County’s new on-demand  
public transportation service. Countywide (Chris Patton, Communications  
Director)  
2025-654  
Commissioner Dallari stated he has previously asked for data and an analysis of how  
they come up with the name and what it does for the marketing. Staff said they'd have  
a work session on it, and he has not seen a work session. He asked for the marketing  
analysis of it, and they said that they have it; but he still hasn't seen it. He is hoping  
that they will see it with a work session before they approve a name so they can  
understand why they're calling it "SCOUT."  
Vice Chairman Herr advised she has no interest in a work session on a marketing plan  
and explained why. She added they are under a time crunch to get this product  
launched. The Board shared their comments regarding whether or not they thought a  
work session is necessary. Mr. Gray stated when the Board chose a vendor to move  
forward with micro-transit, they put out a timeline of what needed to happen. There are  
two work sessions before the Board next month. The first meeting of August, Freebee  
is coming to give a presentation; and the second meeting in August is where the Board  
will discuss the fares that will be charged. All of that is for the implementation to start  
October 1. Brief discussion ensued.  
Motion by Vice Chairman Herr, seconded by Commissioner Lockhart, to approve and  
authorize the retroactive acceptance of the “SCOUT” micro-transit brand and logo for  
Seminole County’s new on-demand public transportation service.  
Districts 2, 3, 4, and 5 voted AYE.  
District 1 voted NAY.  
Motion passes 4 to 1.  
13.  
Approve and authorize the Chairman to execute the Interlocal Agreement  
between Seminole County and the City of Altamonte Springs for County  
grant preparation, processing, and oversight of Federal Emergency  
Management Agency (FEMA) Private Property Mitigation Programs for  
private properties located within the City. Countywide (Alan Harris,  
Emergency Management Director)  
2025-627  
At the request of Commissioner Lockhart, Alan Harris, Director of Emergency  
Management, addressed the Board to give a quick overview of this item.  
Commissioner Lockhart advised two of the Cities contract with private companies to do  
this work for them. The remaining Cities do this in-house. She completely supported  
having done this for those nine at that time. She sees it a little bit like how they looked  
at their Lake Management Program, and offering services to the City of Lake Mary  
when they came forward and said they wanted to be able to utilize the County's Lake  
Management team. Her concern is whether or not they will be giving one City a special  
treatment over the other Cities. If she is one of the two other Cities that is currently  
contracted with an outside vendor and paying for this service, she's probably going to  
ask why Seminole County isn't doing it for them. With there not being a cap in the  
agreement, she would prefer if they looked at it more as a pilot in an Interlocal, like they  
address their Lake Management Program, so that they can be consistent and equitable  
across all seven Cities and make sure they are prepared for what they might have to  
deal with in terms of workload. She doesn't see in the agreement how they can mange  
that very well; not saying that she doesn't want to partner or offer services, but she's  
concerned it's not allowing equitable treatment across all seven Cities. Board  
discussion ensued with input from staff.  
Motion by Commissioner Lockhart, seconded by Vice Chairman Herr, to approve and  
authorize the Chairman to execute the Interlocal Agreement (ILA) between Seminole  
County and the City of Altamonte Springs for oversight of Federal Emergency  
Management Agency (FEMA) Private Property Mitigation Programs; and that the  
County Manager bring back to the Board annually the costs associated and the number  
of grants that are being monitored outside of the County.  
Under discussion, Chairman Zembower confirmed with Mr. Harris that he is  
comfortable with that language as well as Mr. Gray.  
Districts 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5 voted AYE.  
Chairman Zembower recessed the meeting at 10:34 a.m., reconvening at 10:45 a.m.  
V. WORK SESSION  
42.  
Budget Work Session - Cont  
2025-709  
Mr. Gray provided opening comments for today's budget presentations.  
Public Works  
Tim Jecks, Budget and Management Director, provided an overview of the Public Works  
department budget. John Slot, Public Works Director, presented the Public Works budget  
presentation. The Commissioners shared their comments and asked questions of staff.  
Utilities  
Mr. Jecks provided an overview of the Utilities department budget. Johnny Edwards, Utilities  
Director, addressed the Board and presented the Utilities budget presentation. The  
Commissioners shared their comments and asked questions of staff.  
Environmental Services  
Mr. Jecks provided an overview of the Environmental Services department budget. Kim  
Ornberg, Environmental Services Director, presented the Environmental Services budget  
presentation. The Commissioners shared their comments and asked questions of staff.  
Resource Management  
Mr. Jecks provided an overview of the Resource Management department budget. Ms. Bailey  
Brown provided the Resource Management budget presentation. The Commissioners shared  
their comments and asked questions of staff.  
Recess BCC Meeting Until 1:30 P.M.  
Chairman Zembower recessed the meeting at 12:01 p.m.  
Reconvene Meeting at 1:30 P.M.  
Chairman Zembower reconvened the meeting at 1:30 p.m., with all Commissioners and other  
Officials, with the exception of Deputy Clerk Kyla Farrell who was replaced by Deputy Clerk  
Chariti Guevara, who were present at the opening session.  
V. WORK SESSION (CONT'D)  
Administration  
Mr. Jecks provided an overview of the Administration department budget and presented the  
Administration budget presentation. The Commissioners shared their comments and asked  
questions of staff.  
Budget Recap  
Mr. Gray and Mr. Jecks recapped the FY2025-2025 Proposed Budget of $1,228,078,463.  
Millage Rates for TRIM Notification - Establish the Fiscal Year 2025/26 proposed millage  
rates and set the date, time, and place for the First Public Hearing to tentatively adopt  
the Fiscal Year 2025/26 County Budget.  
2025-677  
Mr. Jecks presented the FY 2025-2026 Proposed Millage Rates for TRIM Notification as  
outlined in the agenda memorandum.  
Mr. Gray clarified what they are doing today is setting the millage rate so it can be sent out to  
property owners in the TRIM Notification. They are then required by State statute to have two  
budget hearings, which will be held in September. Once the millage rate is set and put on  
TRIM notices and advertised, it can be reduced at the public hearing but not increased.  
The presentation was followed by Board questions and comments.  
With regard to public participation, the following spoke: Win Adams, Tisia Byrd, George  
Sellery, Julie Ann Rechner, Cindy Haller (document received and filed), Michael Johnson,  
Linda Barker (document received and filed), Joe Humphreys, Nancy Harmon, and Wafa  
Esposito.  
No else spoke and public input was closed.  
Public Comment Forms were received and filed.  
Board discussion ensued.  
Motion by Vice Chairman Herr, seconded by Commissioner Constantine, to approve the  
Fiscal Year 2025-2026 proposed millage rates and set the date, time, and place for the First  
Public Hearing to tentatively adopt the Fiscal Year 2025-26 County Budget; First Public  
Hearing on September 10, 2025, at 5:30 p.m. in BCC Chambers; and Second Public Hearing  
on September 23, 2025, at 5:30 p.m. in BCC Chambers.)  
Districts 2, 3, 4, and 5 voted AYE.  
District 1 voted NAY.  
Motion passes 4 to 1.  
Chairman Zembower recessed the meeting at 3:47 p.m., reconvening at 4:03 p.m.  
VI. COUNTY ATTORNEY'S REPORT  
County Attorney Kate Latorre advised SB180 was proposed as an emergency management  
bill. While there is an emergency management component to it, the elements related to land  
development have caused some concern, and these provisions were added in at the very last  
minute right before the bill was adopted and went into effect on June 26, 2025.  
The emergency management provision of the bill imposes several new requirements on  
counties having to do with posting certain notices on the county website, developing a  
post-storm permitting plan, publishing on the website a hurricane and tropical storm recovery  
guide, just keeping citizens informed of what steps the county is taking to make recovery and  
rebuilding after a storm easier. The County already does a lot of these things. However, she  
recommends they formalize these into some sort of policy or procedure or regulation, if they  
do not already have that, just to ensure these things continue to be carried through in the  
future. Right now, her office is finalizing a detailed memo that will be shared with Emergency  
Management and the County Manager's Office with a checklist of the things they need to  
make sure are in place.  
The land development piece that came in at the last minute provides that counties impacted  
by a federal disaster declaration, which are counties located within 100 miles of the track of a  
hurricane, are prohibited for a period of one year from the date of landfall to adopt "more  
restrictive or burdensome amendments to the comp plan or amendments to the land  
development regulations; or burdensome and restrictive procedures related to the approval of  
site plans, development permits, and development orders. The one-year time clock during  
which the restrictions will be enforced restarts every time another storm makes landfall within  
100 miles of any portion of Seminole County. That's concerning from a planning perspective  
because every time there is another storm that comes that close, it's another year where they  
can't make changes to the Comp Plan or Land Development Code or change procedures  
related to other land development approvals. The County Manager is meeting with the senior  
leadership team tomorrow to discuss this in greater detail.  
The way the statute is drafted, there is another section specifically applicable to counties  
listed in the emergency declarations for Hurricanes Debby, Helene, and Milton, which does  
include Seminole, that those restrictions will apply retroactively back to August 1, 2024. This  
includes the Charter Amendments that were approved by the electorate in November. The  
County Attorney's Office is still evaluating a lot of aspects of this bill, but at this point, they are  
taking the position that SB180 does not affect the Charter Amendment, which is simply a vote  
requirement for property to be removed from the rural boundary.  
If the County were to adopt regulations in violation of this bill or have anything on the books  
right now retroactive to August 1, 2024, that violates, SB180 renders these amendments and  
procedures void from their onset like they never existed. Her office is in the process of going  
back and looking at what has been adopted since August 1, 2024, as far as Land  
Development regulations and Comp Plan amendments. They do not think anything that has  
been adopted is affected by this. However, there are a series of Land Development  
regulation amendments coming up that they have been working on with the consultant and  
staff, and those are being examined one at a time to see if they violate the provisions of this  
law.  
Board discussion ensued regarding assault on Home Rule.  
VII. COUNTY MANAGER'S REPORT AND STAFF PRESENTATIONS  
Upon Mr. Gray's inquiry, Ms. Johnson advised there is a Land Development Code Update  
scheduled for September 9th. Because some of the things being proposed will be wrapped  
up with SB180, they will also talk about that.  
Mr. Gray reported the Water and Sewer Revenue Refunding Bonds that were recently done  
resulted in the final sale of $5.7 million, and the County's cash flow savings is going to be  
about $2 million through 2036.  
Gui Cunha, Economic Development & Tourism Director, reported Newsweek has announced  
Boombah Sports Complex as the # 1 voters' choice sports complex for youth sports.  
IIX. DISTRICT COMMISSIONER REPORTS  
District 1 - Commissioner Dallari  
No report.  
District 3 - Commissioner Constantine  
Commissioner Constantine reported on Central Florida Zoo's board retreat and conferences  
he has attended. The Commissioner advised William Watts had his Eagle Scout ceremony;  
the City of Casselberry will be having a ribbon cutting for their Wheel Park West; Seminole  
County Fire Department will be having a back-to-school bash in East Altamonte Springs; the  
County is hosting the next Council of Local Governments meeting on August 6th; the Solid  
Waste Division earned recognition for the Most Outstanding Public Recycling Program in  
Florida; Emergency Management Mitigation and Resiliency Manager Katherine Valentine was  
selected as the recipient of the Miles Anderson Heart of Mitigation Award by the Florida  
Disaster Foundation; and Seminole County's financial health has been affirmed by two of the  
nation's leading credit agencies. Moody's has upgraded the County's Water and Sewer  
Revenue Bonds. S&P Global Ratings has reaffirmed the County's AA+ bond rating and  
raised its outlook from stable to positive, noting the County's strong, long-term planning and  
capital management.  
Chairman Zembower recognized Commissioner Constantine being awarded the Marlene  
Young Lifetime Achievement Award by the Florida Association of Counties for his more than  
40 years of public service.  
District 4 - Commissioner Lockhart  
Commissioner Lockhart stated that according to the Interlocal Agreement with the other  
SunRail partners, the Customer Advisory Committee (CAC) members have a term limit of  
three, one-year terms. Dorothy O'Brien has reached the term limit. She is willing to serve  
again, but the County would have to ask for an exception to the Interlocal Agreement to do  
that. Upon Commissioner Dallari's inquiry, Commissioner Lockhart's responded her  
recommendation would be to thank Ms. O'Brien for her service and they find another citizen.  
If they are going to ask for an exception to the Interlocal Agreement, she would prefer it be for  
something more substantial. She requested the Commissioners come up with nominations  
for Ms. O'Brien's replacement.  
43.  
Approve the District 4 appointment of Tyler Winik to the Historical  
Commission for a term of 1/1/2025 - 12/31/2026.  
2025-698  
Motion by Commissioner Lockhart, seconded by Commissioner Constantine, to appoint  
Tyler Winik to the Historical Commission completing an unexpired term ending  
12/31/2026.  
Districts 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5 voted AYE.  
44.  
Approve the District 4 appointment of Nicholas Balevich to the Parks and  
Preservation Advisory Committee for a term of 1/1/2025 - 12/31/2026.  
2025-699  
Motion by Commissioner Lockhart, seconded by Commissioner Dallari, to appoint  
Nicholas Balevich to the Parks and Preservation Advisory Committee completing an  
unexpired term ending 12/31/2026.  
Districts 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5 voted AYE.  
District 5 - Commissioner Herr  
Vice Chairman Herr thanked the folks at the Charis Bible College for inviting her to their open  
house and advised State of Our Schools will be held on July 28th.  
District 2 - Chairman Zembower  
Chairman Zembower reported on June 18th, he spoke to the Orlando Realtor Association  
Government Affairs Committee on a possible tax increase, which the Board took action on  
today. He reminded the public to sign up for the Seminole County Newsletter to stay informed  
about the latest news, events, and important updates. The Chairman thanked the IT  
Department and commented he has received several positive comments from citizens about  
the County's updated website.  
45.  
Approve the District 2 appointment of Allison Croot to the Parks and  
Preservation Advisory Committee for a term of 1/1/2025 - 12/31/2026.  
2025-700  
Motion by Chairman Zembower, seconded by Vice Chairman Herr, to appoint Allison  
Croot to the Parks and Preservation Advisory Committee for a term of 1/1/2025 -  
12/31/2026.  
Districts 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5 voted AYE.  
IX. BOARD APPOINTMENTS  
46.  
Approve the at-large Board appointment of Maria Torentino - Souffront  
(Hospice/End of Life Representative) to the Commission on Aging for  
term dates 1/1/2023 - 12/31/2025.  
2025-695  
Motion by Chairman Zembower, seconded by Commissioner Dallari, to approve the  
at-large Board appointment of Maria Torentino - Souffront Hospice/End of Life  
Representative to the Commission on Aging for a term expiring 12/31/2025.  
Districts 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5 voted AYE.  
47.  
Approve the at-large Board reappointment of Eric Ulberg to the SunRail  
Customer Advisory Committee for a one-year term.  
2025-697  
Motion by Chairman Zembower, seconded by Commissioner Lockhart, to appoint Eric  
Ulberg to the SunRail Customer Advisory Committee for a one-year term.  
Districts 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5 voted AYE.  
IIX. CHAIRMAN'S REPORT  
No submissions.  
IX. PUBLIC COMMENT (Items not Related to the Agenda)  
David McKenzie advised New Creation Community Church is having a back-to-school event  
on Saturday, August 2, 2025, from 12:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.; and they are trying to get  
donations of backpacks and school supplies.  
Public Comment Form was received and filed.  
VII. COUNTY MANAGER'S REPORT AND STAFF PRESENTATIONS (CONT'D)  
Mr. Gray clarified there will not be a meeting next Tuesday, July 29, 2025.  
X. ADJOURN BCC MEETING  
There being no further business to come before the Board, the Chairman declared the  
meeting adjourned at 4:31 p.m., this same date.  
APPROVED by the BCC:  
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Chairman  
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Date  
ATTEST:  
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Clerk of Court and Comptroller  
AS Clerk to the BCC