SEMINOLE COUNTY, FLORIDA  
COUNTY SERVICES BUILDING  
1101 EAST FIRST STREET  
SANFORD, FLORIDA  
32771­1468  
Meeting Minutes  
Tuesday, January 28, 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 and Comptroller Grant Maloy, and Deputy Clerks Kyla Farrell and Chariti Guevara.  
II. INVOCATION & PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE  
Reverend John Pierce, Jr., Ethnos360, gave the Invocation. Commissioner Constantine led  
the Pledge of Allegiance.  
III. AWARDS, PRESENTATIONS AND PROCLAMATIONS  
1.  
Proclamation proclaiming Petty Officer 2nd Class Adam Zavardino, United  
States Navy as Seminole County’s January Veteran of the Month. (Petty  
Officer 2nd Class Adam Zavardino, United States Navy)  
2024-1716  
Motion by Vice Chairman Herr, seconded by Commissioner Dallari, to adopt a  
Proclamation proclaiming Petty Officer 2nd Class Adam Zavardino, United States  
Navy, as Seminole County's January Veteran of the Month.  
Districts 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5 voted AYE.  
2.  
County Investment Advisor Report (Scott McIntyre, CFA - Senior Portfolio  
Manager, Managing Director Hilltop Securities Asset Management)  
2025-033  
Mr. McIntyre addressed the Board and presented the Investment Advisor Report as  
outlined in the agenda backup.  
Commissioner Constantine discussed Israeli bonds and asked Mr. McIntyre to expand  
on those. Mr. McIntyre replied to the Commissioner's request and added that jubilee  
bonds are not something they buy, although he does not see any issue with the credit.  
Discussion ensued.  
Motion by Commissioner Dallari, seconded by Vice Chairman Herr, to approve the  
implementation of the purchase recommendations of the Board's Financial Advisor  
based upon the report submitted today and recommend the Clerk implement said  
Board recommendations.  
Districts 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5 voted AYE.  
IV. CONSENT AGENDA – PUBLIC PARTICIPATION  
County Manager Darren Gray announced Item 21, Oxford Road Drainage and Sidewalk  
Project, is being pulled from the agenda and brought back to the Board once they have more  
information on the item. Also, regarding the afternoon's public hearing, the applicant for Item  
33, Lake Forest (aka Terracina), has withdrawn their application.  
With regard to public participation, no one spoke and public input was closed.  
Motion by Vice Chairman Herr, seconded by Commissioner Lockhart, to approve  
Constitutional Officer's Consent Agenda Item 3; and County Manager's Consent Agenda  
Items 4 - 30 excluding Item 21.  
Districts 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5 voted AYE.  
Constitutional Officers – Consent Agenda (Item No. 3)  
3.  
Expenditure Approval Lists dated January 2 and 8, 2025; and Payroll  
Approval List dated January 2, 2025. (Jenny Spencer, CPA, MAcc,  
CGFO, and CFE, Director - Comptroller’s Office)  
2025-011  
2025-010  
County Manager’s Consent Agenda (Items No. 4 - 30)  
County Manager's Office  
4.  
Approve and authorize the Chairman to execute the Resolution amending  
the Seminole County Administrative Code, Section 4.45 Tourism  
Development Council, by revising the membership requirements of the  
Tourist Development Council and authorizing the immediate  
reappointment of Tourist Development Council members. Countywide.  
(Guilherme Cunha, Administrator Economic Development & Tourism)  
Resolution #2025-R-4  
5.  
6.  
Approve and authorize the Chairman to execute a Proclamation  
proclaiming February 17 - 21, 2025 as “Food Check Out Week” in  
Seminole County, FL. Countywide (Erin Vermillion, Seminole County  
Farm Bureau President)  
2025-029  
2025-030  
Approve and authorize the Chairman to execute a Proclamation  
proclaiming January 2025 as Human Trafficking Awareness and  
Prevention Month in Seminole County, FL. Countywide (Jan Edwards  
,Chair - OCPS Human Trafficking Awareness & Prevention Advisory  
Committee)  
7.  
Approve and authorize the Chairman to execute a Resolution recognizing  
the retirement of Vicki Martin, Executive Director of Christian HELP, Inc.  
Countywide (Reggie White, Christian HELP Board Member)  
2025-031  
Resolution #2025-R-5  
Development Services  
8.  
Adopt the Resolution vacating and abandoning a portion of a utility,  
2024-1535  
drainage, and sidewalk easement located on Lot 62 of the Bristol Park  
Subdivision, as recorded in Plat Book 29, Pages 79 to 81 of the Public  
Records of Seminole County, Florida, for property more particularly  
known as 1431 Bristol Park Place, Lake Mary, Florida; (Brittani Carter,  
Applicant) District5 - Herr (Jose Gomez, Development Services Director)  
Resolution #2025-R-6  
9.  
Approve and authorize the Chairman to execute a Resolution vacating  
and abandoning a portion of a utility easement within Lot 17, of the  
Lakeview Subdivision, as recorded in Plat Book 38, Pages 86-89 of the  
Public Records of Seminole County, Florida, for property more particularly  
known as 302 Lakebreeze Circle, Lake Mary; (Candice S. Powell and  
Jeanice R. Powell, Applicants) District4 - Lockhart (Jose Gomez,  
2024-1672  
Development Services Director).  
Resolution #2025-R-7  
Environmental Services  
10.  
Approve and authorize the Chairman to execute a Certificate of Public  
Convenience and Necessity for Comfort House, Inc., effective from  
October 1, 2024, to September 30, 2029. Countywide (Kim Ornberg,  
Environmental Services Director)  
2025-006  
2025-008  
11.  
Approve and authorize the Chairman to execute a Certificate of Public  
Convenience and Necessity for GLE Scrap Metal-Florida, Inc., effective  
from October 1, 2024, to September 30, 2029. Countywide (Kim Ornberg,  
Environmental Services Director)  
Fleet and Facilities  
12. Approve and authorize the Chairman to execute the Fifth Renewal and  
2024-1739  
Eleventh Amendment of the Seminole County Health Department Lease  
which renews the agreement through February 28, 2026, with one (1)  
remaining renewal option of one (1) year each. The annual increase is  
$1,680.00 for a total of $60,690.00. District4 - Lockhart (Chad Wilsky,  
Fleet and Facilities Director)  
Management and Budget  
13. Approve and authorize the Chairman to execute a Resolution  
2025-021  
implementing Budget Amendment Request (BAR) #25-017 in the General  
Fund to transfer $80,000 from reserves; and approve the addition of 3  
new positions including 2 Animal Care Specialists and 1 Animal Services  
Officer. Countywide (Tim Jecks, Management & Budget Director)  
Resolution #2025-R-8  
BAR #25-017  
Office of Economic Development and Tourism  
14.  
Approve and authorize the Chairman to execute an agreement with the  
University of Central Florida Research Foundation, Inc., in the amount of  
$265,000 per year for the fiscal years of 2024/25, 2025/26 and 2026/27,  
for a total of $795,000 over three (3) years, to support the UCF Business  
Incubator-Winter Springs. District2 - Zembower (Gui Cunha,  
2025-017  
2025-018  
Administrator, Office of Economic Development and Tourism)  
15.  
Approve and authorize the Chairman to execute the Seminole County /  
UCFRF National Entrepreneur Center Partnership Agreement in the  
amount of $45,000 for the purpose of providing small businesses and  
entrepreneurs access to professional business assistance, quality  
educational programming, and practical industry expertise in Seminole  
County. Countywide (Guilherme Cunha, Economic Development &  
Tourism Administrator)  
16.  
Approve and authorize the Chairman to execute the Economic Incentive  
Partnership Agreement between Seminole County Government and  
2024-1618  
Prospera in the amount of $60,000 for the purpose of providing bilingual  
assistance to entrepreneurs seeking to establish or expand their  
businesses in Seminole County. Countywide (Guilherme Cunha,  
Economic Development & Tourism Administrator)  
17.  
Approve and authorize the Chairman to execute a two-year Tourist  
Development Tax Funding agreement with the Central Florida Zoological  
Society, Inc., in the amount of $350,000 per year for fiscal years 2025/26  
and 2026/27, for a total of $700,000 in funding allocation for marketing,  
advertising, maintenance, enhancements, repairs, and improvements.  
Countywide (Guilherme Cunha, Economic Development and Tourism  
Administrator)  
2024-1688  
Public Works  
18. Approve and authorize the Chairman to execute a Resolution  
2025-037  
implementing Budget Amendment (BAR) #25-009 in the 2014  
Infrastructure Sales Tax Fund to transfer $175,000 from the SR436  
Multimodal Improvement Project to fund the implementation of the  
Marxan Model managed by the East Central Florida Regional Planning  
Council (ECFRPC) to be used for conservation analysis; and approve and  
authorize the County Manager or designee to negotiate and execute an  
agreement with the East Central Florida Regional Planning Council  
(ECFRPC) based on the attached scope of services. Countywide (John  
Slot, Public Works Director)  
Resolution #2025-R-9  
BAR #25-009  
19.  
Request Board approval to submit three grant applications to the U.S.  
Department of Transportation for the Rebuilding American Infrastructure  
with Sustainability and Equity (RAISE) Grant Program requesting up to  
$56,548,800 for the Reconnecting Orange Boulevard Project, the CR 419  
Access & Safety Improvements Project, and the Slavia Road Multimodal  
Capacity Improvement Project. And authorize the County Manager or  
designee to execute all documents associated with the RAISE Grant  
applications. District1 - Dallari, District2 - Zembower, District5 - Herr  
(John Slot, Public Works Director)  
2025-009  
Resource Management  
20.  
Approve Amendment #7 to M-4970-23/RTB - Lockwood Boulevard Sewer  
2024-1607  
2024-1617  
Main Repair with Kiewit Water Facilities Co, Florida, of Miami, FL in the  
amount of $862,758.25 and authorize the Purchasing and Contracts  
Division to execute the Amendment. District1 - Dallari (Lorie Bailey Brown,  
CFO/Resource Management Director) Requesting Department - Utilities  
21.  
Award CC-5995-24/TAD Oxford Road Drainage and Sidewalk Project to  
Mercon Construction Co. of Winter Park, FL in the amount of  
$6,895,700.48 and authorize the Purchasing & Contracts Division to  
execute the Agreement. District4 - Lockhart (Lorie Bailey Brown,  
CFO/Resource Management Director) Requesting Department - Public  
Works  
Pulled from the agenda.  
22.  
Approve ranking and authorize staff to negotiate rates in accordance with  
Section 287.055, Florida Statutes, the Consultants Competitive  
Negotiation Act, and authorize the Purchasing and Contracts Division to  
execute five (5) Master Services Agreements (MSAs) for  
PS-6245-24/RTB - Master Services Agreement for Miscellaneous  
Engineering for Trails Projects under $7,500,000. Countywide (Lorie  
Bailey Brown, CFO/Resource Management Director) Requesting  
Department - Public Works  
2024-1641  
23.  
24.  
Award IFB-604898-24/LNF - Term Contract for the Purchase of Traffic  
Signal Cables, Wires, and Hardware to Multicom, Inc DBA Netceed,  
Longwood and Rainbow Distributors USA, Inc., Lake Mary, in the yearly  
amount of $200,000.00 and authorize the Purchasing and Contracts  
Division to execute the Agreements. Countywide (Lorie Bailey Brown,  
CFO, Resource Management Director) Department- Public Works  
2024-1675  
2024-1676  
Approve ranking and authorize staff to negotiate the Management Fee  
and Pre-Construction Services fee in accordance with Section 287.055,  
Florida Statutes, the Consultants Competitive Negotiations Act, and  
authorize the Purchasing and Contracts Division to execute one (1)  
Agreement, and Work Order #1 for Pre-Construction Services under  
PS-6034-24/RTB - Construction Manager at Risk (CMAR) for the Rolling  
Hills Park and Adjacent Neighborhood Roadways. District4 - Lockhart  
(Lorie Bailey Brown, CFO/Resource Management Director) Requesting  
Department - Parks & Recreation  
25.  
Approve and authorize the Chairman to execute a Federally Funded  
Subaward and Grant Agreement with the State of Florida, Division of  
Emergency Management in acceptance of $22,380.00 for the purchase of  
equipment used by the SCFD Hazardous Materials Response Team; and  
to execute a Resolution implementing Budget Amendment Request (BAR)  
25-013 through the Fire Grants (Federal) Grant Fund in the amount of  
$22,380.00; and authorize the County Manager or designee to execute all  
documents associated with the grant. Countywide (Timothy Jecks,  
Management & Budget Director) Requesting Department - Fire  
2024-1677  
Resolution #2025-R-10  
BAR #25-013  
26.  
27.  
Award IFB-604908-24/LNF - Term Contract for Fire Alarm and Burglar  
Alarm Systems Monitoring, Testing, Inspection, and Maintenance to ILVS,  
LLC, Lake Helen, in the estimated annual amount $100,000.00 and  
authorize the Purchasing and Contracts Division to execute the  
Agreement. Countywide (Lorie Bailey Brown, CFO, Resource  
Management Director) Requesting Department- Fleet and Facilities  
2024-1678  
2024-1679  
Award RFP-604855-24/LNF - Term Contract for Closing Agent, Title  
Search, and Title Insurance Services to Justin S. Munizzi, P.A., DBA The  
Munizzi Law Firm, DeLand, in the estimated annual amount of  
$125,000.00 and authorize the Purchasing and Contracts Division to  
execute the Term Contract. Countywide (Lorie Bailey Brown, CFO,  
Resource Management Director) Department - Public Works  
28.  
29.  
Approve and authorize the Chairman to execute a grant contract with the  
Florida Department of Children and Families for $1,091,884.00 to support  
the Seminole County Court Diversion Program; and authorize the County  
Manager or designee to execute all documents associated with the grant  
award. Countywide (Lorie Bailey Brown, CFO/Resource Management  
Director) Requesting Department - Resource Management  
2025-023  
2025-027  
Approve “Piggyback” contract with ZHA, Inc. exclusively for the provision  
of facility construction consulting services and owner’s representation  
services for various capital facility construction, rehabilitation, renovation  
and repair projects and authorize the Purchasing Manager to execute the  
documents. Countywide (Lorie Bailey Brown, CFO/Resource  
Management Director) Requesting Department - Fleet and Facilities  
Utilities  
30. Approve and authorize the Chairman to execute an Interlocal Agreement  
2024-1715  
2025-034  
with Orange County regarding wholesale water service. District3  
-Constantine (Johnny Edwards, Interim Utilities Director)  
V. WORKSESSION  
31. Utilities Master Plan - Treatment and Transmission Mains (Johnny  
Edwards, Interim Utilities Director)  
Mr. Edwards and Steve Riley, Project Manager, Jacobs Engineering, addressed the  
Board and presented the item as outlined in the agenda backup. Regarding the Work  
Session Schedule slide, Mr. Edwards noted they would probably have to bump the  
April CIP work session to a later date, but they would not push back the September  
Final Master Plan Report.  
There were few Board comments. Mr. Gray advised his office will provide a binder  
and/or electronic copy to each Commissioner of every presentation from all of the  
Utilities Master Plan work sessions, as well as a list of questions and inquires that have  
been asked by the Board, so they will have all of that information for the final  
presentation in September.  
With regard to public participation, no one spoke and public input was closed.  
32.  
Code Enforcement “Kick Off” Presentation (Mike Rhodes, Compliance  
Coordinator)  
2025-035  
Mr. Rhodes addressed the Board and presented the Code Enforcement "Kick Off"  
Presentation as presented in the agenda backup.  
The Commissioners shared their comments particularly regarding the Code  
Enforcement officers and asked few questions. Mr. Gray advised he has been in  
communication with the Sheriff's Office. They have already discussed budgeting and it  
will be worked out through the budget process. The Board will get an update around  
May or June. The idea would be whatever the Board has given the Sheriff for Code  
Enforcement operations would go back to the Board. The Sheriff was immediately  
supportive of the transition.  
With regard to public participation, no one spoke and public input was closed.  
Recess BCC Meeting Until 1:30 P.M.  
Chairman Zembower recessed the meeting at 10:56 a.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 Clerk Maloy and Deputy Clerk Kyla Farrell who was replaced by  
Deputy Clerk Chariti Guevara, who were present at the opening session.  
VI. PUBLIC HEARING AGENDA  
Accept Proofs of Publication  
Motion by Commissioner Lockhart, seconded by Vice Chairman Herr, to authorize the filing of  
the proof of publication for this meeting’s scheduled public hearing into the Official Record.  
Districts 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5 voted AYE.  
Ex Parte Disclosure  
No ex parte was submitted.  
Public Hearings - Quasi - Judicial  
33.  
SR 46/Lake Forest (aka Terracina) SSFLUMA and PD Major Amendment-  
Consider a Small Scale Future Land Use Map Amendment from Higher  
Intensity Planned Development-Target Industry and Planned  
Development to Planned Development, and a Rezone from PD (Planned  
Development) to PD (Planned Development) for a proposed self-storage  
facility on approximately 3.53 acres, located on the north side of W SR 46  
between Bernini Way and Lake Forest Blvd (Z2022-16, 06.22SS.04)  
(Robert Hattaway, Applicant) District5 - Herr (Annie Sillaway, Senior  
Planner).  
2024-1611  
Due to the Applicant withdrawing their application, this item was pulled from the  
agenda.  
Public Hearings - Legislative  
34.  
Code of Ordinances Amendment to Chapter 250 (Traffic) - Consider an  
ordinance amending Article VII (Parking Regulations) of Chapter 250  
(Traffic) of the Seminole County Code; Amending Section 250.75 (Truck  
Parking in Residentially Zoned Districts) to be consistent with Land  
Development Code Section 30.9.4 Truck Parking in Residential Zone  
Districts. Countywide (Maya Athanas, Senior Planner)  
2024-1728  
Ordinance #2025-2  
Ms. Athanas addressed the Board and presented the item as outlined in the agenda  
memorandum.  
Upon inquiry of Commissioner Constantine, Jose Gomez, Development Services  
Director, advised they could add Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) to the language  
for clarification (document received and filed). Chairman Zembower explained why the  
ordinance needs to state Gross Vehicle Weight Rating as published by the OEM  
manufacturer. Discussion ensued.  
Commission Lockhart confirmed with Mr. Gomez that the Board already decided what  
they wanted the limits to be in the Comprehensive Plan when they made those  
changes, and this is codifying it in the other associated document to make sure they  
are consistent. Mr. Gomez advised by adding the GVWR, there would be a little bit of  
inconsistency with the Land Development Code, but they can bring an LDC  
amendment back for approval, which is staff's recommendation. Deputy County  
Attorney Neysa Borkert added this is in the enforcement arm of the Code of Ordinance  
regulations, and adding a defining term allows them to determine whether or not to  
enforce and how to enforce. They don't have to fix the LDC first to begin enforcement.  
As soon as this is approved, they can start enforcing it.  
With regard to public participation, no one spoke and public input was closed.  
Motion by Vice Chairman Herr, seconded by Chairman Zembower, to adopt Ordinance  
#2025-2 amending Article VII (Parking Regulations) of Chapter 250 (Traffic) of the  
Seminole County Code; Amending Section 250.75 (Truck Parking in Residentially  
Zoned Districts) to be consistent with Land Development Code Section 30.9.4 Truck  
Parking in Residential Zone Districts; as described in the proof of publication.  
Chairman Zembower made a friendly amendment to add Gross Vehicle Weight Rating  
as indicated by the original equipment manufacturer of the vehicle, and the motioner  
agreed.  
Districts 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5 voted AYE.  
VII. COUNTY ATTORNEY'S REPORT  
Ms. Latorre reported on the tax deed sale for purposes of acquiring a property for the Midway  
project. They successfully bid on that property and got it for market value around $40,000.  
IIX. COUNTY MANAGER'S REPORT AND STAFF PRESENTATIONS  
Mr. Gray advised he is implementing a procedure to follow up with the Board regarding the  
BCC meetings. To ensure they are all on the same page and he is following up with all of the  
items the Board has requested, his goal is, by Friday following a BCC meeting, to send a  
follow-up email to make sure he has covered everything. Some things will be answered right  
away, but other things will need more time.  
Panther Street Right-of-Way Vacate  
Motion by Chairman Zembower, seconded by Commissioner Lockhart to reconsider, pursuant  
to Section 2.160 of the Board Policies, Item 20, Panther Street Right-of-Way Vacate, from the  
January 14, 2025, meeting. This item will come back before the Board once it has been  
properly noticed.  
Districts 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5 voted AYE.  
IX. DISTRICT COMMISSIONER REPORTS  
District 5 - Commissioner Herr  
Vice Chairman Herr gave a "shout out" to the IT team for the Excel training she participated  
in.  
Vice Chairman Herr stated in watching the California wildfires and the pressure on the local  
entities after a tragedy of that size to figure out how to permit in an expedited methodology,  
she would like for them to either evaluate what they already have for expedited permitting in  
case of an emergency, to be defined, or bring back what they think they should be doing  
before they need it. No objections were voiced.  
District 1 - Commissioner Dallari  
Motion by Commissioner Dallari, seconded by Commissioner Lockhart, to reappoint Sean  
Barth as the citizen member to the Value Adjustment Board for a term beginning  
Districts 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5 voted AYE.  
The Commissioner thanked Alan Harris, Emergency Management Director, and Allison Thall,  
Community Services Director, and their staff for helping citizens with cold weather shelter.  
Commissioner Dallari confirmed with Mr. Gray a fluoride update is still set to be on a future  
agenda.  
District 3 - Commissioner Constantine  
Commissioner Constantine reported on meetings and events.  
District 4 - Commissioner Lockhart  
Commissioner Lockhart reported on events and meetings.  
While attending the Seminole County Public Schools and Seminole State College annual joint  
work session, one of the topics she brought up was the opportunity for microtransit for SCPS  
dual-enrollment students to get to SSC campus. She told them to be on the lookout for  
county staff to reach out to them to see in this process how they can coordinate and  
communicate what would be best for them.  
Central Florida Commuter Rail Commission  
Commissioner Lockhart reported she is the new chair of the Central Florida Commuter Rail  
Commission. One of the things that needs to be accomplished this year is having all of the  
partners involved in the Sunshine Corridor contribute in some fashion towards the Project  
Development and Environmental (PD&E) study to match the $2 million that FDOT is putting  
up. There is a suggested contribution from FDOT of what that might be per entity. Right now,  
only Orlando has made public their contribution, and she thinks it would be good for Seminole  
County to also get that done. Commissioner Dallari inquired what her recommendation was,  
and Commissioner Lockhart responded $500,000 from Seminole County to be contributed  
toward the PD&E. Commissioner Dallari stated he thinks it would be appropriate to either put  
that on the agenda or approve it now. Since the Chairman of SunRail is recommending it to  
the BCC, they should follow her lead.  
Upon inquiry of Chairman Zembower, Commissioner Lockhart explained in order for the  
application to be considered favorably, each partner has to have skin in the game, and who  
the applicant is doesn't change the need for all of the partners to participate. Chairman  
Zembower stated the last time they visited this, they were asked to consider a resolution to  
support what they were doing, which was done. His interaction with Orange County and the  
mayor of Orlando was that the funding was being handled through the ask to the FTRA and  
the applicant was going to be Orange County. He inquired if that has changed.  
Commissioner Lockhart responded representatives from each entity met with the feds and  
found out what would be the best route to move forward. She does not believe Orange  
County is the applicant now.  
John Slot, Public Works Director, advised the applicant of the PD&E study would be FDOT,  
and they have requested each funding partner, as well as the private sector, show financial  
support in addition to FDOT's $2 million. Chairman Zembower confirmed with Mr. Slot that  
Universal still maintains their commitment to donate property and assist with building the  
station.  
Brijesh Patel, Senior Assistant County Attorney, stated FDOT advised the estimated amount  
for the PD&E study is roughly $6 million. There has been a commitment by FDOT to fund $2  
million. He believes Orange County and the City of Orlando have committed about $500,000  
each, but he doesn't know if there is anything in writing about that. In discussions, it's been  
suggested $500,000 is the amount for each partner to contribute, because if everyone  
contributes $500,000, it adds up to the $6 million.  
Vice Chairman Herr confirmed with Ms. Latorre that the Board could legally make this vote  
now. Vice Chairman Herr inquired if Commissioner Dallari's comments were a motion, and he  
responded it was a motion. Vice Chairman Herr seconded the motion for discussion.  
Under discussion, Commissioner Dallari stated PD&E studies can go on for a long period of  
time. There was a prior study done a number of years ago, so this is more like an in-depth  
refresh. He thinks the dollar figure is reasonable. He wants to make sure as they move  
forward, they keep it moving so it doesn't go beyond a year-and-a-half to two years.  
Commissioner Lockhart commented the PD&E for the Sunshine Corridor is something they  
need to keep moving apart from how things are moving forward with the SunRail transition.  
They are working concurrently on different tracks. She thinks each partner having a seat  
around the table is going to help make sure things stay on track. She hesitates to put time  
frames on anything because there are some sensitive areas this study is going to be looking  
at. It is the verbalized intention of the Commuter Rail Commission to get this moving forward  
quickly. Mr. Patel added it will also depend on the total amount of funding that is ultimately  
contributed by everyone. If it's not the full PD&E study that's been envisioned with the use of  
the $6 million, then there might be discussions about a tailored version which will get it done  
quicker than whatever the time frame for a full study is.  
Chairman Zembower stated he would like to know if all the partners are engaged and willing  
to contribute their $500,00, and if there has been any discussion, similar to SunRail, of some  
prop share number based on some calculation.  
Commissioner Constantine requested clarification if the motion is that Seminole County will  
only contribute $500,000 if everyone else also commits, and Commissioner Dallari responded  
he was not saying that.  
Upon inquiry of Chairman Zembower, Mr. Patel advised it has been discussed the private  
sector contribution is from Universal and the CDD. What hasn't been explicitly discussed in  
conversations he has been a part of is whether it's $500,000 each or $500,000 between the  
two. Chairman Zembower stated he is willing to support the motion. However, in the last  
conversation he had with Universal, their prop share of this whole thing was they were putting  
up the commercial property and they were going to build the station. He is now hearing they  
are also going to put up $500,000 in cash. He would like to flush that out if they can get  
updates on that.  
Districts 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5 voted AYE.  
District 2 - Chairman Zembower/Chairman's Report  
Motion by Chairman Zembower, seconded by Commissioner Dallari, to appoint to the  
Committee on Aging for a term beginning January 1, 2025 to December 31, 2027, Paul  
Bertram, Veteran's Interest; Father John Bluett, Faith-Based Organization; Karla Radka, Local  
Area Agency on Aging; and Shannon Campbell, Elder Affairs Attorney.  
Districts 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5 voted AYE.  
The Chairman reported he attended a teleconference with Governor DeSantis where the  
governor is requesting they reach out to legislators on this special session because the  
proposed language in the immigration law in Florida has been for the Commissioner of  
Agriculture to oversee that rather than the governor or the governor's office. Commissioner  
Constantine clarified this would be done on an individual basis if a Commissioner so desires.  
Chairman Zembower advised he has not put a symposium on homelessness together. He  
has been asked by Father John Bluett to meet with charities and have discussions on what  
works best for each of them to contribute to the community in terms of homelessness. He has  
agreed to talk to the charities on what they are doing as a whole in the community. This is not  
on behalf of the Board. This is on behalf of his individual office so he will have a full  
understanding on who is doing what.  
X. CHAIRMAN'S REPORT  
No submissions.  
XI. PUBLIC COMMENT (Items not Related to the Agenda)  
Christine Depre, Angelica (no last name given), and Yolanda James with One More Child  
spoke about what their organization does and advised January is human trafficking  
awareness month.  
Daniel Sherman spoke on the Library Master Plan.  
Public Comment Forms were received and filed for Christine Depre and Daniel Sherman.  
XII. ADJOURN BCC MEETING  
There being no further business to come before the Board, the Chairman declared the  
meeting adjourned at 2:36 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