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

Pastor Andy Searles, Church Together, Casselberry, gave the Invocation. Public Works

Director Jean Jreij led the Pledge of Allegiance.

III. AWARDS, PRESENTATIONS AND PROCLAMATIONS

Hurricane Milton Update

Emergency Management Director Alan Harris addressed the Board and provided an update

on Hurricane Milton aftermath.

Mr. Harris announced Seminole County is one of only two counties to have no findings in their

accreditation on-site review in the entire country.

Proclamation proclaiming Specialist Dennis Woodcum, United States

Army as Seminole County's October Veteran of the Month. (Specialist

Dennis Woodcum, United States Army)

2024-1387

Motion by Commissioner Lockhart, seconded by Commissioner Dallari, to adopt a

Proclamation proclaiming Specialist Dennis Woodcum, United States Army, as

Seminole County's October Veteran of the Month.

Districts 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5 voted AYE.

Proclamation proclaiming November 11, 2024 as Veteran’s Day in

Seminole County, FL. Countywide (Kenneth Boggs, Veterans Services

Manager)

2024-1403

Motion by Commissioner Constantine, seconded by Commissioner Lockhart, to adopt a

Proclamation proclaiming November 11, 2024, as Veteran's Day in Seminole County,

Florida.

Districts 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5 voted AYE.

County Investment Advisor Report (Scott McIntyre, CFA - Senior Portfolio

Manager, Managing Director Hilltop Securities Asset Management)

2024-1404

Mr. McIntyre addressed the Board and reviewed the report.

Motion by Commissioner Dallari, seconded by Commissioner Lockhart, to implement

recommendations of the Board's financial advisor based on 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 Agenda Item 10, Low Income Pool Letter of

Agreement for FY2024-25, will be pulled from the agenda and brought back at a later date.

Commissioner Dallari requested Agenda Item 13, Orlando Economic Partnership Master

Services Agreement, be pulled for a separate discussion/vote.

With regard to public participation, no one spoke and public input was closed.

A Written-Public Comment Form was received and filed from Nancy Harmon.

Motion by Vice Chairman Herr, seconded by Commissioner Lockhart, to approve the

Constitutional Officers' Consent Agenda Items 4 - 5; and the County Manager's Consent

Agenda Items 6 - 9, 10a, 11 - 12, and 14 -22.

Districts 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5 voted AYE.

Constitutional Officers – Consent Agenda (Items No. 4 - 5)

Expenditure Approval Lists dated September 25 and October 2, 2024;

and Payroll Approval List dated September 25, 2024. (Jenny Spencer,

CPA, MAcc, CGFO, and CFE, Director - Comptroller’s Office)

2024-1416

2024-1393

Approve and authorize the Chairman to execute a Resolution

implementing the Budget Amendment Request (BAR) #25-001 in the

General Fund to appropriate funding in the amount of $6,262,000 for

aviation insurance proceeds for the replacement of a helicopter for the

Seminole County Sheriff's Office. Countywide (Lisa Spriggs, Chief of

Administrative Services, SCSO)

Resolution #2024-R-110

BAR #25-001

County Manager’s Consent Agenda (Items No. 6 - 22)

County Attorney's Office

Approve and authorize the Chairman to execute a Resolution of the

Board of County Commissioners of Seminole County, Florida, approving,

solely for the limited purposes of Section 147(f) of the Internal Revenue

Code, the expenditure of the proceeds of the Volusia County Housing

Finance Authority (“VCHFA”) not to exceed $13,450,000 of its Multifamily

Housing Revenue Bond Series (Riverbend Landings Apartment Project)

for the purpose of providing funds to finance a multifamily residential

rental project (89 residential units) located in Seminole County at 3750 E.

S.R. 46, Sanford, Florida 32771, as further described in the Resolution;

and providing an effective date. Countywide (Kate Latorre, County

Attorney)

2024-1388

Resolution #2024-R-111

Approve and authorize the Chairman to execute a Resolution of the

Board of County Commissioners of Seminole County, Florida, approving,

solely for the limited purposes of Section 147(f) of the Internal Revenue

2024-1389

Code, the expenditure of the proceeds of the Volusia County Housing

Finance Authority not to exceed $7,500,000 of its Multifamily Housing

Revenue Bond Series (Riverbend Landings Apartment Project Phase II)

for the purpose of providing funds to finance a multifamily residential

rental project (50 residential units) located in Seminole County at 3750 E.

S.R. 46, Sanford, Florida 32771, as further described in the Resolution;

and providing an effective date. Countywide (Kate Latorre, County

Attorney)

Resolution #2024-R-112

Approve and authorize the Chairman to execute the Interlocal Agreement

between Osceola County Housing Finance Authority (“OCHFA”) and

Seminole County for the San Jose Apartments Project, a multifamily

affordable housing project located in Winter Park, Seminole County,

Florida. Countywide (Kate Latorre, County Attorney)

2024-1396

Community Services

Approve and authorize the Chairman to execute the Contract between

2024-1380

2024-1391

Seminole County and the State of Florida Department of Health for

operations of the Seminole County Health Department Contract Year

2024-25 in the amount not to exceed $807,970. Countywide (Allison

Thall, Community Services Director)

10.

Approve and authorize the Chairman to execute the Low Income Pool

(LIP) Letter of Agreement (LOA) for FY2024-25, which will provide

matching funds up to $298,359.00 to offset the cost of uncompensated

care provided by True Health. Countywide (Allison Thall, Director,

Community Services)

Pulled from the agenda.

Development Services

10a. Approve and authorize the Chairman to execute a Resolution temporarily

waiving building permit fees and plan review permit fees for structures

damaged by Hurricane Milton. Countywide (Rebecca Hammock

Development Services Director)

2024-1431

Resolution #2024-R-113

Emergency Management

11.

Approve and authorize the Chairman to execute the Memorandum of

Agreement with the City of Altamonte Springs for the use of the Alert

Seminole program. Countywide (Alan Harris, Emergency Management

Director)

2024-1381

2024-1395

12.

Approve and authorize the Chairman to execute a Resolution naming an

Unnamed Right of Way to Sandy Fern Way in Altamonte Springs, Florida

32701. District4- Lockhart (Alan Harris, Emergency Management Director)

Resolution #2024-R-114

Innovation and Strategic Initiatives

13.

Approve and authorize the Chairman to execute the Seminole County

Government - Orlando Economic Partnership Master Services Agreement

in the amount of $406,490 for the purpose of providing economic

development services in Seminole County, Florida. Countywide (Andrea

Wesser-Brawner, Chief Innovation & Strategy Officer)

2024-1424

Pulled for separate discussion/vote.

Human Resources

14. Approve two (2) additional Cigna programs; Pathwell Specialty and

2024-1421

2024-1402

Pathwell Bone and Joint. These programs will provide a cost saving for

the employees and the County claims. Countywide (Christina Brandolini,

Human Resources Director)

Public Works

15. Approve and authorize the Chairman to execute a Resolution and a

Landscape Construction and Maintenance Memorandum of Agreement

with the Florida Department of Transportation, which consists solely of 10

feet shared path within the right of way of SR434, as a part of the Rolling

Hills Roadways Improvement Phase I from 400-ft West of Raymond

Avenue to Raymond Avenue in Seminole County. District3 - Constantine

(Jean Jreij, P.E., Public Works Director)

Resolution #2024-R-115

16.

Approve and authorize the Chairman to execute a Purchase Agreement

related to Project Parcel No. 2-846 for a drainage easement necessary for

the Midway Drainage Improvement Project (23,373.51± SF) between

Central Florida Family Health Center, Inc., d/b/a True Health and

Seminole County for $160,000.00, as full settlement and for any other

claim for compensation from which Seminole County might be obligated

to pay relating to the parcel. District5 - Herr (Jean Jreij, P.E., Public Works

Director)

2024-1400

Resource Management

17.

Award RFP-604680-23/MHH - Internet Services Replacement to Charter

2024-0633

Communications Operating, LLC, Maitland, and Cogent Communications

of Florida LHC, Inc., Washington, D.C., for the total 5 year cost of 2GB

service of $146,940 for Location 1 (Charter) and $124,680 for Location 2

(Cogent) and authorize the Purchasing and Contracts Division to execute

the Agreements. Countywide (Lorie Bailey Brown, CFO/Resource

Management Director) Requesting Department - Information Technology

18.

19.

Award CC-6021-24/HSM- Force Main Air Relief Valve Renewal and

Replacement to R & M Service Solutions, LLC at 11820 Uradco Place,

Suite #103, San Antonio, FL, in the amount of $620,375.00 and authorize

Purchasing and Contract Division to execute the Agreement. Countywide.

(Lorie Bailey Brown, CFO/Resource Management Director) Requesting

Department - Utilities

2024-1370

2024-1378

Approve the proposed mediated settlement of an auto liability/bodily injury

lawsuit (Mychaela Helen Carmen Ronnie v. Seminole County, Case No.

2021-CA-002775) related to an automobile crash that occurred on

September 4, 2020, for the total amount of $95,000, inclusive of

attorney’s fees. Countywide (Lorie Bailey Brown, CFO/Resource

Management Director)

20.

21.

Award RFP-604747-24/MHH - Website Redesign to SGS Technologie,

LLC, Jacksonville, for a total cost of $396,840.00 and authorize the

Purchasing and Contracts Division to execute the Agreement. Countywide

(Lorie Bailey Brown, CFO/Resource Management Director) Requesting

Department - Information Technology

2024-1379

2024-1390

Award RFP-604788-24/TLR - Grant Consultant Services to Colliers

Engineering & Design, Inc., Tampa; Hale Innovations, LLC, Maitland; and

iParametrics, LLC, Alpharetta, GA for an annual estimate of $80,000 and

authorize the Purchasing and Contracts Division to execute the

agreements. Countywide (Lorie Bailey Brown, CFO/Resource

Management Director) Department - Resource Management

22.

Request Board of County Commissioners acceptance of a grant award

from the U.S. Department of Justice Office of Justice Programs Bureau of

Justice Assistance FY2024 Adult Treatment Court grant in the amount of

$999,926 for a term of four years; and approve one grant-funded position

for the 18th Circuit Court Problem Solving Courts program. Countywide

(Lorie Bailey Brown, CFO/ Resource Management Director) Requesting

Department - Resource Management

2024-1398

Pulled for Separate Discussion/Vote

13.

Approve and authorize the Chairman to execute the Seminole County

Government - Orlando Economic Partnership Master Services Agreement

in the amount of $406,490 for the purpose of providing economic

development services in Seminole County, Florida. Countywide (Andrea

Wesser-Brawner, Chief Innovation & Strategy Officer)

2024-1424

Commissioner Dallari stated this item commits the County to paying a little over

$400,000. Looking at the performance reports, there are some discrepancies. There

is a work session coming up on economic development, and he'd like to have that

conversation about where and what they're going to be doing for economic

development next year before they commit to spending this money for OEP. If they

wait, they can make sure they have the right performance levels in place so it can be

tracked. Vice Chairman Herr stated the notion of a work session is important, but she

does not believe postponing this is connected to the work session. She believes they

can pass this item and still do the work they need to do. Commissioner Lockhart noted

she's had a meeting with OEP about benchmarks that was very positive, and there are

some OEP members present. She suggested maybe those members could have an

opportunity to address some of the comments. Chairman Zembower responded if

Commissioner Dallari needs an additional briefing, he is sure OEP would be happy to

do that. He explained why he would be supporting the item. Commissioner

Constantine also commented on why he is in support.

Motion by Commissioner Constantine, seconded by Vice Chairman Herr, to approve

and authorize the Chairman to execute the Seminole County Government and Orlando

Economic Partnership Master Services Agreement in the amount of $406,490 for the

purpose of providing economic development services in Seminole County, Florida.

Districts 2, 3, 4, and 5 voted AYE.

District 1 voted NAY.

Motion passes 4 to 1.

Request to Address Written-Public Comment Form

Chairman Zembower stated he is going to have the County Attorney address a written-public

comment the Board received regarding a few items on the Consent Agenda. Ms. Latorre

stated a comment was presented asking for the Board to explain the benefit to Seminole

County of allowing bonds to be fronted by Volusia and Osceola Counties. She explained

Seminole County does not have its own housing finance authority. Any county can create one

by ordinance, and Volusia and Osceola Counties have done so. Those housing authorities of

the other counties are authorized to operate within Seminole County. Since Seminole doesn't

have its own housing finance authority, under statute and federal tax law, the Seminole

County BCC has to consent to bond financing by those other county housing finance

authorities because the projects that they're financing are going to be constructed within the

jurisdictional boundaries of Seminole County. So the benefit is that the housing finance

authorities promote more affordable housing projects to be constructed within the county.

The debt that is being issued is being issued to non-profit organizations of affordable housing

developers. The County is not taking on any debt when they approve these items. It's very

much a perfunctory approval to allow these bonds to be issued for these projects that are

being constructed in the county; but the County isn't taking on debt, and the County has no

liability should these developers default on their obligations. Allison Thall, Community

Services Director, noted it is very beneficial to the whole affordable/attainable housing

program. Staff supports the developers who are able to bring these tax credit units into the

county.

V. PRESENTATIONS

23.

Public Sleeping and Camping Update (Tricia Johnson, Deputy County

Manager)

2024-1418

Ms. Johnson addressed the Board and presented the update regarding HB 1365 as

presented in the agenda backup. She advised staff's recommendation is for the Board

to allow staff to move forward with amending the Seminole County Code of Ordinances

to expressly prohibit public camping and sleeping on County property and rights-of-way

consistent with the requirements of new legislation.

With regard to public participation, no one spoke, and public input was closed.

There was Board consensus and direction for staff to move forward.

24.

Rescue Outreach Mission Update (Chris Ham, Executive Director)

2024-1419

Mr. Ham addressed the Board and presented the annual report as outlined in the

agenda backup.

Commissioner Lockhart and Vice Chairman Herr shared their comments.

Commissioner Dallari asked the County Manager if he believes he has the proper

information to prepare and move forward on whatever decisions the County needs to

make holistically or financially. Mr. Gray answered he meets monthly with Mr. Ham,

and they work to see how everything will play out as it moves forward. If he needs to

bring something back to the Board for consideration, he will do that. Commissioner

Lockhart asked whether or not the Board is giving direction to meet the request of

$600,000 additional funds. Mr. Gray answered no and clarified at the last meeting, the

Board gave $200,000 to shelters through the community assistance grant. The

$600,000 is something recently that Mr. Ham and himself have discussed. It wasn't

brought up through the County's budget process. He is not asking for consideration on

that at this time.

Chairman Zembower briefly provided his experience with ROM and explained why he is

concerned that they are still $600,000 short after the County has already provided

$200,000. Discussion ensued.

Commissioner Lockhart asked what the timeline is for the draft public sleeping and

camping ordinance. Ms. Latorre answered it would be before the Board before the end

of the calendar year, because it goes in effect January 1, 2025. Discussion ensued.

Commissioner Dallari stated when ROM ran into financial issues, the Board was told at

the 12th hour that they were out of money. He wants to make sure that doesn't happen

again, and that the Board has ample time to understand what's going on. Mr. Gray

advised the Board would be kept up to date.

VI. REGULAR AGENDA

25.

Fall Fest (Church of the Nativity) Special Event Permit - Consider a

Special Event Permit for Nativity Catholic Church Fall Fest on October 25,

2024, through October 27, 2024, located at 3255 N. Ronald Reagan Blvd.

Longwood; Victoria Wulff, Applicant) District4 - Lockhart (Mary Robinson,

Project Manager)

2024-1320

Rebecca Hammock, Development Services Director, on behalf of Ms. Robinson,

addressed the Board and presented the item as outlined in the agenda memorandum.

With regard to public participation, no one spoke, and public input was closed.

Motion by Commissioner Lockhart, seconded by Commissioner Constantine, to

approve the Special Event Permit for Nativity Catholic Church Fall Fest on October 25,

2024, through October 27, 2024, located at 3255 N. Ronald Reagan Blvd. Longwood;

Victoria Wulff, Applicant.

Districts 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5 voted AYE.

26.

Naming of Seminole County Asset to Lake Wildwood Park - Consider a

proposal to name Seminole County asset to Lake Wildwood Park, located

at 770 Baywood Circle, Sanford, Fl 32773. Countywide (Rick Durr, Parks

and Recreation Director)

2024-1414

Mr. Durr addressed the Board and presented the item as outlined in the agenda

memorandum.

With regard to public participation, no one spoke, and public input was closed.

Motion by Chairman Zembower, seconded by Vice Chairman Herr, to approve the

proposal to name Seminole County asset to Lake Wildwood Park, located at 770

Baywood Circle, Sanford, Florida 32773.

Districts 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5 voted AYE.

VII. WORKSESSION

27.

Rural Enclaves Small Areas Study (Rebecca Hammock, Development

Services Director)

2024-1401

Ms. Hammock presented the item as outlined in the agenda memorandum. Eliza

Harris Juliano, Kimley-Horn, presented the PowerPoint presentation as outlined in the

agenda backup.

The Board shared their comments.

With regard to public participation, the following spoke: Gary Patrick (documents

received and filed), Philip Holman (documents received and filed), Nancy Harmon, Tom

Daily, Cindy Haller, and Scott Richards. No one else spoke, and public input was

closed.

Minimal discussion ensued and there was a general consensus that staff is moving in

the right direction.

Recess BCC Meeting Until 1:30 P.M.

Chairman Zembower recessed the meeting at 11:52 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.

28.

Employee Service Recognition (Meloney Koontz, Assistant County

Manager)

2024-1397

Ms. Koontz addressed the Board and presented the Fourth Quarter Employee Years of

Service Recognition and Retirements as outlined in the agenda memorandum.

IIX. PUBLIC HEARING AGENDA

Accept Proofs of Publication

Motion by Commissioner Dallari, seconded by Commissioner Lockhart, to authorize the filing

of the proof of publication for this meeting’s scheduled quasi-judicial public hearing into the

Official Record.

Districts 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5 voted AYE.

Ex Parte Disclosure

None.

Public Hearings - Quasi - Judicial

29.

Oak Manor Right-of-Way Vacate - Adopt the Resolution vacating and

abandoning a portion of an uncut, unnamed right-of-way in the Oak

Manor Plat, as recorded in Plat Book 11, Page 32 of the Public Records

of Seminole County, Florida, for properties known as 2340 Pine Street,

and 2337 Palm Way, Oviedo; (Terry & Dina Lewis, Jaime Crooke, and

Lydia Cordero, Applicants) District1 - Dallari (Joy Giles, Principal Planner)

2024-1304

Resolution #2024-R-116

Ms. Giles addressed the Board and presented the item as outlined in the agenda

memorandum.

With regard to public participation, no one spoke and public input was closed.

Motion by Commissioner Dallari, seconded by Commissioner Lockhart, to adopt

appropriate Resolution #2024-R-116 vacating and abandoning a portion of an uncut,

unnamed right-of-way in the Oak Manor Plat, as recorded in Plat Book 11, Page 32 of

the Public Records of Seminole County, Florida, for properties known as 2340 Pine

Street and 2337 Palm Way, Oviedo; Terry & Dina Lewis, Jaime Crooke, and Lydia

Cordero, Applicants; as described in the proof of publication.

Districts 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5 voted AYE.

Public Hearings - Legislative

30.

Disposition of County Property for Affordable Housing -

2024-1326

Approve and authorize the Chairman to execute a Resolution for the

current Affordable Housing Property List for disposition or use in

conjunction with affordable housing purposes pursuant to section

125.379, Florida Statutes and approve the County Manager to execute all

forthcoming Donation Agreements under this Resolution. Countywide

(Allison Thall, Community Services Director)

Resolution #2024-R-117

Ms. Thall addressed the Board and presented the item as outlined in the agenda

memorandum.

With regard to public participation, no one spoke and public input was closed.

Motion by Vice Chairman Herr, seconded by Commissioner Lockhart, to adopt

appropriate Resolution #2024-R-117 for the current Affordable Housing Property List

for disposition or use in conjunction with affordable housing purposes pursuant to

Section 125.379, Florida Statutes; and approve the County Manager to execute all

forthcoming Donation Agreements under this Resolution.

Districts 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5 voted AYE.

IX. COUNTY ATTORNEY'S REPORT

Ms. Latorre provided a brief update on the litigation related to the Bear Warriors and Geneva

Citizen Association appeal to the site plan approval for the Yarborough property. Since that

property was purchased by the State, they have filed a joint order of dismissal, so that case

has come to a close.

X. COUNTY MANAGER'S REPORT AND STAFF PRESENTATIONS

Mr. Gray provided an update on the Animal Services Department review. The outside

reviewer has interviewed all employees and is now interviewing the volunteers and some

partners.

Mr. Gray announced Parks and Recreation has received CAPRA reaccreditation.

XI. DISTRICT COMMISSIONER REPORTS

District 5 - Commissioner Herr

Vice Chairman Herr reported ten (10) Starlink Satellites were donated by Congressman Mills

to the County for Emergency Management. The Vice Chairman reported on the Rescue

Outreach Mission luncheon fundraiser, Seminole County Regional Chamber Mayor's Update,

and she gave a "shout out" to the entire team for their work during Hurricane Milton.

District 1 - Commissioner Dallari

Commissioner Dallari thanked all the employees for their work during Hurricane Milton. The

Commissioner congratulated Longwood City Commissioner Matt Morgan for receiving U.S.

Representative Cory Mills' Hometown Hero Award.

Commissioner Dallari reported on drainage issues across the county (packet received and

filed).

District 3 - Commissioner Constantine

Commissioner Constantine thanked the County Manager and all the employees for their work

during Hurricane Milton. The Commissioner commented on upcoming meetings and events.

District 4 - Commissioner Lockhart

Commissioner Lockhart thanked everyone for their work during Hurricanes Helene and Milton.

District 2 - Chairman Zembower

Chairman Zembower reported on Hurricane Milton.

The Chairman stated in regards to the Board of Adjustment policy and procedures, there is

currently a case that he has asked the County Manager to look at for the availability to

fast-track it to the BCC. He believes this is based on an arbitrary situation that should not

have occurred. He would like the County Manager to get with the Commissioners individually

and have that discussion. He thinks they need to revisit that policy and how they discern that.

Vice Chairman Herr revisited the drainage packet Commissioner Dallari distributed and stated

there are HOAs not doing what they need to do with regard to management of retention

ponds. She wonders if there needs to be a more proactive approach with the HOAs to

educate them to make sure they understand what they are supposed to be doing. Discussion

ensued regarding flooding issues in the county.

XIII. PUBLIC COMMENT (Items not Related to the Agenda)

None.