WORK SESSION AGENDA
8.
Work Session - Orlando’s Right Rail Update (John McReynolds, Universal
Orlando, Maria Triscari, I-Drive Chamber of Commerce, Corey Hill,
Kimley-Horn)
Mr. McReynolds, Ms. Triscari, and Mr. Hill addressed the Board and provided the
update.
With regard to public participation, no one spoke, and public input was closed.
There were Board questions and comments. Commissioner Dallari stated he thinks it
would behoove the Board to allow him to speak to the SunRail board to ask them to
keep on moving forward to engage the FTA so they can make sure they are moving
forward at the appropriate time.
Vice Chairman Herr asked if the ask today is for the Board's endorsement to continue
on with a study that does not obligate the Board to participate in the cost of the study,
nor does it obligate the Board to implement the results of the study that may have a
positive impact in terms of expanding the use of SunRail and may spread the fixed cost
of SunRail over 72 miles versus 61; that has the commitment of Universal Studios for
$13M in annual ticket sales, Universal Studios is backstopping that, donation of the
land, and an estimated $2M for Universal Studios to operate the station, which includes
the capital cost to build the station as well as operation and maintenance, so none of
that falls back on SunRail, which means it doesn't fall back on the citizens of Seminole
County. Mr. Hill confirmed that was correct.
Chairman Lockhart confirmed there was a consensus of the Board to ask the County
Manager in conjunction with the County Attorney's Office to craft a letter for the Board
that could outline many of the commitments that Vice Chairman Herr established; and
give Commissioner Dallari the authority to represent at the CFCRC meetings, and other
meetings, that this Board is interested in gathering more information, particularly with
the FTA.
9.
Work Session - Seminole Forever (Richard Durr, Leisure Services
Director)
Mr. Durr provided the presentation. Tim Jecks, Budget Division Manager, reviewed
dedicated funding sources.
With regard to public participation, Paul Owens, Gabrielle Milch, Michael Cliburn,
Nancy Prine, Jim Helmers, Cindy Haller, Tom Haller, Grey Wilson, Phyllis Hall, Nancy
Harmon, Tim Jackson, Jay Exum, Fred Milch, Richard Creedon, Virginia Creedon, Bill
Hyde, Nancy Dunn, Michele Dewey, Heather Wright, Charles Lee, and David Bear
spoke.
Public and Written Comment Forms were received and filed.
Public participation was followed by Board comments and questions for staff. Each
Commissioner discussed what they would like to see when this item is brought back to
the Board.