[3:03] Alright, good afternoon and welcome to the August 10th, 2026
[3:06] meeting of the Orlando City Council. We're going to start
[3:09] today with the invocation and the Pledge of Allegiance led
[3:12] by to Mr. Sheehan. Thank you, Mayor Dyer, and I
[3:16] would like to read an inspirational quote from Theodore Rose,
[3:19] President Theodore Roosevelt. It's called The Man in the Arena.
[3:22] It is not the critic who counts, not the man
[3:25] who points out how the strong man stumbles or where
[3:28] the doer of deeds could have done them better. The
[3:31] credit belongs to the man who is actually in the
[3:33] arena whose face is marred by dust and sweat and
[3:36] blood, who strives valiantly, who heirs, who comes short again
[3:40] and again, because there is no effort without error or
[3:43] shortcoming, but who does actually strive to do the deeds,
[3:48] who knows great enthusiasms, the great devotions, who spend himself
[3:51] in a worthy cause, who at the best, in the
[3:54] end, who best knows in the end the triumph of
[3:58] high achievement, who at the worst, if he fails, at
[4:01] least fails while daring greatly so that his place shall
[4:04] never be with those cold, intimid souls who neither know
[4:08] victory nor defeat. President Roosevelt. I ple. Allegiance to the
[4:17] fly of the United States of America. Into this woman
[4:25] with liberty just for all. The. Madam Clark,
[4:35] would you call the role and make a determination of
[4:37] a quorum, please? Yes, Mayor, Commissioner Keane, Commissioner Ortiz, moisture
[4:43] chapin, Commissioner Sheehan, Commissioner Rhodes, Commissioner Burns, Mayor Dyer. Here.
[4:50] Mary, you have a quorum with all members present. Thank
[4:52] you, Madam Clerk, first item of business is consideration of
[4:55] minutes from the July 13th city council, agenda review and
[5:00] workshop meetings, motion by commissioner or teas. Second by Commissioner
[5:04] Sheehan, all in favor indicates so by saying aye, as
[5:08] opposed to say the motion carries. Okay, we will go
[5:11] right into the mayor's update, and I have some bittersweet
[5:15] news to share, Lillian Payne, our director of economic development
[5:20] has accepted an opportunity in the private sector that allows
[5:24] her to spend more time with her family. Her last
[5:26] day with the city is Tuesday, September 8th, but this
[5:29] is her last and most favorite all - time city
[5:34] council meeting. Her nearly 20 years with a city. She
[5:38] has served in the planning division, later led our business
[5:41] development permitting services divisions under her leadership permitting services implemented
[5:47] a digital review platform and complete redesign of its offices,
[5:51] making a development review process more efficient and customer friendly,
[5:57] and the digitalization came just before COVID, which was very
[6:00] fortunate timing for being able to continue doing that work
[6:03] for the city. We're grateful for many contributions of the
[6:07] city and wishes in our next chapter announcements relating to
[6:11] additional leadership changes will be coming soon. Let's get Lillian
[6:15] McDonald. If you would like the Podi Minzers, you don't
[6:24] have to. You can say no, or you can either...
[6:29] I probably should have told you that. Well, I don't
[6:34] have anything prepared, Mayor, but thank you. I just wanted
[6:37] to say thank you. It's been a pleasure to work
[6:38] with all of you. Some of you longer than others.
[6:43] Most of you have become good friends. And I love
[6:46] this city. I live here, and I'm looking forward to
[6:50] continuing to take advantage of all that it has to
[6:53] offer just through a different lens and seeing you all
[6:57] soon. Thank you. Thank you. Okay, I know everybody looks
[7:06] forward to state of the city, so that is this
[7:08] coming Friday and invite everybody to join us at the
[7:12] Plaza Live. We'll talk about the investments of city is
[7:15] making, and also we're going to do a little love
[7:18] letter to city employees. We're going to celebrate the city
[7:20] workforce on Friday. So if you can't attend, you can
[7:24] watch it online at orlando. globe backslash soc. Back to
[7:30] school, students are returning to the classroom tomorrow, and we
[7:35] want to thank and recognize our school resource officers, city
[7:39] council's prioritized city funding to make sure that we have
[7:43] a school resource officer in all of the OCPS schools
[7:47] that are in the city of Orlando. We're grateful for
[7:49] their efforts in keeping children safe, and teachers and staff
[7:52] safe. Next Tuesday is primary election day. You can start
[7:57] early voting their 27 early voting sites, Olympin, through Sunday,
[8:03] regardless of partie affiliation there, a number of local races
[8:06] on the ballot. We encourage you to do research and
[8:09] go out and vote. A couple of items of note
[8:12] city volando continues some extrategic investments in public safety by
[8:17] advancing two major Orlando fire department projects, to strengthen a
[8:21] merchant response. We will consider the preconstruction agreements for a
[8:26] new state - of - the - art Orlando fire
[8:28] training center over by the mercy operations center, and a
[8:32] replacement to fire station 13. Today we'll hear an item
[8:37] that used to be the under eye and is now
[8:39] the canopy project. It is created a place under I
[8:45] - 4, or community can gather and connect and experience
[8:48] downtown Orlando in a whole new way. We'll be transforming
[8:52] 10 acres of underutilized space to a vibrant public destination,
[8:56] bringing new opportunities for events, arts trails, multi - moldal
[9:00] connections, parking and community programming. And we want to thank
[9:03] the state of Florida, Flor Department of Transportation participating with
[9:08] a 3. 75 million dollar contribution. And then lastly, on
[9:14] today's agenda is the DTO Historic Redevelopment Incentive Program that'll
[9:19] help encourage private investment in our downtown has sort district
[9:23] by supporting the restoration and revitalization of historically significant buildings
[9:28] while preserving unique features, making these places part of Orlando
[9:32] story. With that, we'll move on to the consent agenda,
[9:36] which is a number of items. They're acted upon through
[9:39] a single - boot council. We have each of our
[9:42] commissioners an opportunity to comment on items on the consent
[9:45] agenda and update you on important happenings in their district.
[9:48] We rotate the order that we do that to Mr.
[9:51] Sheehan is first up today, Mr. Well, thank you, Mayor
[9:54] Dyer, and I think we had a couple birthdays. We
[9:56] missed yours, and we have Commissioner Ortiz coming up, so
[9:59] I don't know who want to do them separately or
[10:01] together. Saying happy for - Commissioner T's, and I always
[10:05] do things together. You want them together a separate note
[10:12] together. Happy birthday to you all. Happy birthday to you,
[10:20] happy birthday, marrying commissioners. Happy birthday to you. Alright. Wow,
[10:28] that was excellent. It's all good. Alright. And I was
[10:33] not at the last city council meeting, but I see
[10:36] interim fire chief Shannon and any odd look forward to
[10:38] working with you very much. And congratulations, and sorry I
[10:42] wasn't here to welcome you last week. I want to
[10:46] thank Carol Adams group for 22 years of sponsoring backpacks
[10:50] and all the school supplies on the Orange County Public
[10:54] Schools list for our kids in public housing and Reed's
[10:57] terrorists. They do it every single year. They've been doing
[11:00] it for 22 years. That's really commitment. I want to
[11:02] thank Ted Carroll and his team for doing all these
[11:05] for our kids at Reed's Terrace. Um, and they're thriving
[11:10] at Lake Como School because they have all the supplies
[11:12] they need from day one. So I just want to
[11:15] thank Ted Carroll and Carol Adams group again for their
[11:18] wonderful public service. I did miss the last city council
[11:23] meeting as I was in Europe. And it was a
[11:25] much needed vacation. Um, I was pretty upset after the
[11:29] last city council meeting. I attended where we threw out
[11:32] historic preservation in the downtown Orlando business district. Historic preservation
[11:37] is not some convenient buzzword for me. It is something
[11:41] I honestly believe so the character and identities of cities
[11:44] and countries. I spent over a week marveling at Gowdy,
[11:48] sagreta familia, Rome's Vatican City, a castle in botanical garden.
[11:53] And as France and an ancient Greek archaeological wonder and
[11:57] Agrogento Sicily. And I thought back on what I had
[12:01] experienced here in Orlando, the stripping of protections from all
[12:04] of our most historic buildings. And for the first time
[12:07] I was embarrassed of our city. It was not just
[12:10] the actions of the council, but the disenfranchising of the
[12:13] volunteer members of our historic preservation board, not giving them
[12:17] notice to react. I tried to fight for them and
[12:19] point out the funding we could lose. All to no
[12:22] avail. I do appreciate Commissioner Burns hearing me and supporting
[12:25] historic preservation, which has benefited several historic buildings in Pairmore.
[12:31] I now find myself at odds with the economic development
[12:33] department how we do things in the process matters. Fair
[12:38] process matters. Many residents have lost their faith in government
[12:41] because of actions like this. It is about integrity to
[12:45] me. As such, I have often said that I'll be
[12:48] patty she and long after I'm commissioner Patty Shein. My
[12:51] good name means everything to me. I cannot be the
[12:53] public face of an organization I have fundamental disagreements with.
[12:57] That said, it has been my pleasure to serve on
[12:59] the East Centre Florida Regional Planning Council for the past
[13:02] 26 years. I was very proud to be appointed by
[13:06] Mayorhood and I have worked regionally on planning issues impacting
[13:09] center of Florida. But I can simply no longer represent
[13:12] an economic development department. I do not share values with.
[13:15] I am resigning immediately from this position, even though I
[13:19] do so with a sense of regret coupled with a
[13:21] sense of relief, integrity matters. That's all I had, Mayor,
[13:24] thank you. Okay, Commissioner Rose. Um, recently I read an
[13:31] article that I believe presented a misleading narrative by implying
[13:35] that the city of Orlando's, oh, let me backtrack. Good
[13:37] afternoon everyone. Okay, recently I read an article that I
[13:42] believe presented a misleading narrative by implying that the city
[13:45] of Orlando's procurement policy changes directly caused minority and women
[13:49] - owned businesses to lose contracts, layoff workers, relocate or
[13:52] close. However, the article did not provide specific evidence establishing
[13:57] that casual relationship. It did not examine other relevant factors
[14:01] such as contract performance, pricing competitiveness, contract expirations, business management
[14:06] decisions, or broader economic conditions. Public policies should be guided
[14:10] by verified data and objective analysts, not assumptions or advocacy
[14:14] claims presented as FAC. That article did, however, prompt me
[14:17] to think about how we confer the strengthen our local
[14:19] small businesses. Rather than structure and procurement preferences around classifications
[14:24] that may invite legal challenges, I believe we should explore
[14:28] objective, place - based criteria that direct opportunity to businesses
[14:32] operating in our most economically distressed communities, um, a couple
[14:36] of approaches that I'd like for us to think about.
[14:39] One approach would be to provide a local preference for
[14:41] businesses located within federally designated opportunities zones or economically distressed
[14:46] zip codes. This framework focuses on geographic and economic need
[14:50] expands access to opportunity and is grounded immeasurable objective criteria
[14:55] rather than a protected classifications. At the same time, the
[14:58] policy should explicitly exclude procurement's funded by federal or state
[15:02] grants that prohibited local preference or geographic preferences ensuring compliance
[15:06] with applicable funding. Our goal here at the city of
[15:09] Orlando should be to create a procurement system that is
[15:12] fair, legally defensible and effective at building wealth and capacity
[15:16] within underserved communities. By investing in businesses located where economic
[15:20] need is greatest, we can help strengthen neighborhood economies, create
[15:23] jobs and expand opportunity while maintaining a competitive and transparent
[15:28] procurement process. Similar play space preferences concepts have long existed
[15:33] in certain government procurement programs demonstrating that carefully tailored geographic
[15:37] preferences can be implemented when authorized inappropriately structured. Our last
[15:43] back to school event this evening is that Rock Lake
[15:45] neighborhood center, we are given haircuts to the community. I
[15:48] want to take the time to thank all of our
[15:50] partners who helped make this possible. Uh, the Orlando Fire
[15:53] Department, the Orlando Police Department, the Orlando Magic, the Orlando
[15:57] City Soccer, Auroyal Palms, Elks Lodge 439, Jay Henry's Barbershop,
[16:02] Turner Construction, Benowitt's wealth management, Andy Frane, the Orlando National
[16:08] Penhellenic Council, One Heart Foundation, Mercy Boy Foundation, Walmart, loving
[16:14] hearts, praying hands, mission Orlando, experience Christian Center, CNJ Bricken
[16:19] Barriers, Lyft Orlando, Mount Olive AME Church, Cathedral Church of
[16:23] St. Luke, Orange Blossom Family Health, Coping Lab, Orlando West
[16:27] Ministries, Protect Thy Ministries, uh, District 5 has had back
[16:31] to school events throughout the entire district since July 11th,
[16:34] and we have sent this kids off with amazing back
[16:36] to school. Here do's haircuts and I'm just grateful for
[16:39] all of our partners. Our youth being sent off to
[16:42] an amazing school year with closed supplies and bags for
[16:45] fresh hair dues. Um, everyone should mark your calendar, starting
[16:49] August 15th, visit Orlando's magical dining is back. It will
[16:53] benefit OCA. A lot of great businesses on the magical
[16:57] dining experience menu. I want to take the time to
[17:01] thank Ray Rodriguez and our transportation team for their diligent
[17:04] work in getting our school zone cameras installed to help
[17:07] improve safety for our youth. Our children deserve to feel
[17:10] safe traveling to and from school every day. Two years
[17:15] ago, I made a commitment with our neighborhood association president
[17:19] once a quarter, and I'm proud to continue honoring that
[17:21] commitment to all of our neighborhood association, leaders, volunteers. I
[17:25] want to thank you for showing up, speaking up, and
[17:27] working every date to improve the quality of life in
[17:29] our communities. Your partnership matters and together we are making
[17:32] a difference. I want to thank Travel and Leisure for
[17:35] hosting career day with our youth in the Pairmore community.
[17:39] This created an opportunity for youth to gain better understanding
[17:42] of the many career paths that exist behind the scene
[17:46] operations that make resorts successful, exposing our young people to
[17:50] opportunities, industries, and careers. They may not otherwise experience an
[17:54] important part of helping them envision their future. I want
[17:58] to give a heartfelt thank you to FBR Rodney and
[18:01] the entire team, um, for making arrangements over the past
[18:04] few years at my request to ensure our youth continue
[18:07] to have access to care through the Florida Departments of
[18:10] Health Mobile Dental Bus. This continued partnership helps remove barriers
[18:15] to dental care and making sure our young people have
[18:17] the opportunity to receive the services they need to stay
[18:20] healthy and confident. I'm grateful for the commitment to investing
[18:23] in health and wellbeing of our youth this summer we
[18:26] were able to provide 1, 066 services, um, at our
[18:30] neighborhood centers and all of District 5. And I look
[18:32] forward to the continued collaboration. Onto the agenda 3C5 youth
[18:41] climate action fund grant. This grant will strengthen its youth
[18:44] engagement infrastructure by surfacing new ideas. Um, we recently had
[18:49] with the sustainability team. We recently had our first pilot
[18:52] and grateful to continue this opportunity. 3d6 looking forward to
[18:57] Hulu Mulu opening a hula moola. There you go. Um,
[19:01] 3d8 look forward to the temporary used to extend the
[19:06] downtown entertainment area, mobile food cart pilot program. Um, this
[19:11] allows staff the opportunity to develop the future expansion, especially
[19:15] as we have major construction taking place in our downtown
[19:17] corridor. Um, three I, two, the letter of agreement and
[19:22] contract for award FDOT. This funding will utilize law enforcement
[19:28] to support and reinforce safety, pedestrian, bicyclists and driver behaviors
[19:33] and priority areas. This continues to work on what we
[19:37] had in our workshop this morning with e - mobility
[19:39] and keeping our community safe. Um, while it's not in
[19:43] my district, I'm glad to see 301, the FAA grant
[19:46] application for the restroom renovations at the airport. Orlando is
[19:49] a world - class city and improvements to our airport
[19:52] are vital to visitor experience. Um, glad to keep our
[19:56] word to the community regarding the historic moratorium in downtown
[20:00] Orlando by bringing forward item 4D, the downtown, the DTO
[20:05] historic redevelopment incentive program. This is about finding a thoughtful
[20:08] balance between preserving our history and creating opportunities for responsible
[20:12] redevelopment. I'm proud that we are moving forward with solutions
[20:15] that honor our commitment to the community while helping downtown
[20:18] grow and thrive. Thank you. Thank you Commissioner Burns. All
[20:24] right. Thank you Mayor. Good afternoon everyone. Uh, thank you
[20:27] for being in attendance today. First, I'd like to say
[20:29] thank you Lillian for your years of service to our
[20:33] great city. You will be missed, but I hear you'll
[20:36] be kind of hanging around. So hopefully we will see
[20:39] you. But again, thank you for all that you've done.
[20:42] As we prepare to go back to, uh, send our
[20:44] kids back to school over the last couple of weeks,
[20:48] we've had several back to school events and we've given
[20:51] out over a thousand book bags to local families. And
[20:55] I just want to say thank you to Orlando Fire
[20:58] Department Orlando Police Department. A few good men, Darcy Foundation,
[21:02] Axiom Bank, Lanes and many more supporters who came and
[21:06] gave of themselves and their resources to ensure that we
[21:09] got our kids that needed resources for them to go
[21:12] back to school, but also, uh, just encourage them as
[21:16] they go back to school. Now Mayor, this is a,
[21:18] uh, interesting year for me as I have my oldest
[21:21] daughter going to college and my youngest going to kindergarten.
[21:25] Uh, and I have one right right in the middle.
[21:28] So I'll be leaving tomorrow to take my daughter to
[21:31] clock Atlanta University. But again, thank you for all of
[21:35] our community support around our kids. Also, uh, just a
[21:39] few upcoming events on August 11th. We'll have the center
[21:42] Florida dipole bank distribution that grand avenue neighborhood center at
[21:46] 930. Also on August 19th, District 6 Greenworks plan update,
[21:53] community workshop at the doctor James R. Smith Center from
[21:56] 630 to 830. And then also my satellite office hours,
[22:01] Dr. James R. Smithson on the second Wednesday. Grant Avenue
[22:05] neighborhood center on the fourth Wednesday. And El Claudia Allen
[22:09] Center on the third Friday. So if any one of
[22:12] our constituents wants to come meet with me outside of
[22:15] City Hall, please reach out to me so we can
[22:19] get that schedule. On the agenda, I'd just like to
[22:22] say thank you to all of those who are being
[22:24] appointed or reappointed to our citizen advisory committees in these
[22:29] boards. This is how we truly, uh, these boys help
[22:32] us truly guide and maintain the services of our, of
[22:37] our great city. So thank you to all of you
[22:39] all who are giving of your time to serve in
[22:41] those areas. Also, uh, on the agenda, uh, want to
[22:45] express my support for 3C5. Which is the youth climate
[22:52] action fund grant. And these funds will be, uh, will
[22:55] be distributed to eight to 50 youth led sustainability projects
[22:59] through micro grants radium from a thousand dollars to 5,
[23:03] 000 dollars And this will strengthen those landlords engagement in
[23:07] our youth and our future leaders to get them excited
[23:10] about coming up with innovative ideas to sustain our beautiful,
[23:16] uh, our beautiful earth, if you will. So again, very
[23:19] supportive of those. Thank you to our sustainability team for
[23:22] accessing those grants. And that's all I have, Mayor. Thank
[23:25] you. Thank you, commissioner. Commissioner Keene. Well, good afternoon, Mayor,
[23:30] commissioners. Everyone join us today here in person and online.
[23:34] As always, I want to highlight some of the great
[23:35] things happening throughout District 1. It's been a while since
[23:38] the last council meeting the last few weeks have been
[23:41] busy and a great reminder of just how much is
[23:43] happening here in Orlando. I had the opportunity to spend
[23:46] some time with our young people as the afternoon. All
[23:49] - star in YMCA summer programs began wrapping up. I
[23:53] want to thank the staff counselors and volunteers. These programs
[23:56] gave our kids opportunities to run their very own restaurant
[24:00] and to build confidence around pools and bodies of water
[24:02] through swim lessons at the lake known in YMCA. It
[24:06] was proud to participate in the making advocacy magic ADA
[24:09] day celebration. These events remind us that the accessibility and
[24:13] inclusion must be part of everything we do as a
[24:16] city. I want to shout out to Canada. She's a
[24:19] rising senior. She's still a rising senior till tomorrow, I
[24:22] guess, uh, at innovation high school. She's the president of
[24:26] making advocacy magic who put together the great event with
[24:30] lunch, talent showed and collaboration to celebrate the anniversary of
[24:33] the ADA Act. It was exciting to celebrate the East
[24:38] Lake Park Playground ribbon cutting. And I heard the mayor.
[24:42] He said this was our sixth playground renovation this year.
[24:44] I know we've got at least one more because I've
[24:46] got one more in my district. So I want to
[24:48] thank Rodney and Mike for their dedication to Parks and
[24:51] our district. On the consent agenda today, I want to
[24:54] highlight a couple items. Item 3B10, the design build may
[24:57] or mention it. This is the pre - construction agreement
[24:59] for the fire station 13 and district one will be
[25:02] a brand new 11, 600 square foot of space set
[25:07] aside to serve the boggy creek and trade port areas.
[25:11] And item 3i 1, FAA grant application for restroom renovations,
[25:15] always very important when you're traveling out of Orlando International
[25:19] Airport. Looking ahead, we have as much happening in district
[25:22] one as we just have gone through here, uh, which
[25:26] to want to thank and wish our students, parents and
[25:28] teachers, administrators and school staff very successful school year. I
[25:32] know there have been some big changes recently with the
[25:34] e - bikes and how parents and students will plan
[25:36] their arrival at school. I want to remind everyone that
[25:38] this is community issue and we'll take collaboration and effort
[25:41] of everyone. We continue to set the table together the
[25:44] most efficient solution can be achieved. Please use my office
[25:47] as a resource over the next month or so as
[25:49] we are in our last minute travel changes and build
[25:51] a solution that incorporates problem solving from all angles. Also
[25:55] looking forward to words and wonders. Poetry exhibition. Thank you
[25:58] to Marcia and her team for planning that choosing the
[26:00] best district to host. That event will be a terminal
[26:04] A at MCO this Wednesday. I'll be representing and attending
[26:10] my first Florida League of Cities annual conference later this
[26:13] week. I'll have the opportunity to learn from municipalities across
[26:16] the state chair ideas. And of course I am looking
[26:19] forward to the state of the city from the mayor.
[26:21] A great opportunity to reflect on where Orlando is today
[26:23] and recognize the progress we've made. And finally I'm excited
[26:26] about my upcoming joint transportation town hall with Orange County
[26:30] Commissioner Marybel Cordero on August the 26th. Transportation remains the
[26:35] most important issue we hear about from residents and district
[26:37] one. I want to thank K, jockey, and Ari for
[26:40] their hands on with me to get prepared for that
[26:42] town hall so we can better serve our residents. That
[26:46] mayor looking forward to get started. Thank you Commissioner Ortiz.
[26:50] Thank you Mayor. Let me clear something up. This was
[26:54] one is another first one is District 2. So. I
[26:59] was messing with you. Anyhow, Lillian. We're going to miss
[27:02] you big time. There's been an honor and a privilege
[27:05] to work with you all these years. It's been almost
[27:09] 20 years. But anyhow, um, thank you so much for
[27:12] everything you've done. Thank you for your not only transparency,
[27:16] but for your tolerance, so many occasions. But thank you
[27:20] so much. You've done a great job. We're going to
[27:21] miss you greatly. So. Let me start with the items.
[27:28] The agenda items that like Commissioner Burns said citizens advisory
[27:32] board. Thank you so much to all those who want
[27:35] to volunteer and who have been selected to work in
[27:39] our boards as he very well said already. These are
[27:42] the boards that pretty much direct our city with our
[27:45] guidance with a selection sometimes. You know, with a voting
[27:49] on certain items and give us direction in which way
[27:52] our communities want to say things happen. So thank you
[27:54] so much for volunteering your time. Um. On item 3B11
[28:02] resolution to approve by solids, clean water state revolving fund
[28:06] facilities plan. This is going to be dealing with PFAS,
[28:09] which is such a hot ticket item in our society
[28:13] today. Um, trying to get this totally out of the
[28:18] waste stream. So I think that's a, that's a great
[28:21] contract. There's a great opportunity for us to move forward
[28:24] and be a proactive in so many ways. All right.
[28:27] So and public works. I want to give thanks. Shout
[28:31] out, shout out a shout out to our public works
[28:33] team that we're working on Brockway on Englewood. Doing some
[28:38] digging and cleaning some of the piping. Uh, there was
[28:42] some issues. And the community were being affected. So they
[28:44] did a terrific job underwater. I saw this guys working
[28:48] under rain. I mean, it was amazing. I was just
[28:50] watching. I wanted to take a video and bring it
[28:52] to a city because I was so proud of them
[28:54] working under the rain and doing a great job over
[28:56] there. They didn't stop because of the rain. So, um.
[29:02] Please convey my congratulations to those guys and the thanks.
[29:06] On the morning of July 22nd, I joined ATNT to
[29:10] recognize an important milestone in expanding fiber connectivity. I brought
[29:15] back as a cross floor. I think you mayor for
[29:16] allowing me to do that for you. Um, it was
[29:19] a great experience. And I, I knew about the great
[29:22] job they're doing, but it's more than what I thought.
[29:25] I share remarks and importance of reliable high speed internet
[29:28] for our communities, especially on this day and age. You
[29:31] can see, you can talk to your doctor without having
[29:33] to go to the doctor's office. Isn't that something you
[29:36] can actually see the doctor? So, um, the continuing investment
[29:40] in connectivity helps resting access educational opportunities, healthcare services, as
[29:45] I just mentioned, and tools to support local businesses as
[29:48] well, strengthening our series deutel future. So congratulations to ATNT
[29:52] on these milestones. An evening of July 23rd, we held
[29:56] our annual neighborhood watch national night out kickoff celebration. Rock
[30:01] the house and we sure did rock the house. The
[30:03] place was packed. I heard rumors as the best in
[30:06] the city, but I'm not going to compete against anybody
[30:08] on this one. So bringing residents families first responders and
[30:12] community partners for an evening focus on connection and community
[30:16] spirit. Law enforcement were there. Um, the firefighters, everybody. Everybody
[30:21] was very happy. A lot of support from the, uh,
[30:25] retails from nonprofit organizations. Everybody was showing off over there.
[30:30] It was, it was great. Thanks to everyone who joined
[30:33] us as well as Yolando Police Department, Orlando Fire Department,
[30:36] volunteers and partners who helped make this event as success.
[30:40] And the particular show that took everybody's breath was arcanine
[30:43] dog with the Orlando Police Department. What a great show.
[30:47] So. On the morning of July 25th, I joined families
[30:51] at the Englewood neighborhood center for a back to school
[30:54] event supporting local students, thanks to our community partners, more
[30:58] than 500 backpacks along with school supplies and other essential
[31:02] items for distributed to help students star the new school
[31:06] year. Be pair for success. Um, on the 25th of
[31:10] July is also the, we celebrate the constitution of Puerto
[31:15] Rico. Now that this is something we celebrate here in
[31:17] Orlando, but for those Puerto Ricans that left the island
[31:22] for a number of reasons, um, congratulations on the Constitution
[31:25] of Puerto Rica. An evening of July 30th, I attended
[31:29] Renacer, which means reborn graduation ceremony celebrating participants who completed
[31:34] the community health worker certification program. Congratulations to all the
[31:39] graduates. And thanks to you, Renicered Career Source Central Florida
[31:44] and advent health, Hispanoflodia Central. For their commitment to straightening
[31:48] health and wellness resources in our community. And on the
[31:52] morning of August 4th, you joined Mayor Buddy Dyer and
[31:56] Commissioner Rose at City Hall for a meeting with community
[31:58] associations managers and property managers. Event provided an opportunity to
[32:02] connect city staff, share resources and strengthen partnerships that support
[32:07] Orlando's neighborhoods and apartment communities. And last but not least,
[32:12] spatial congratulations to my daughter who is about to have
[32:16] our first grandkid in a family, just making me a
[32:20] grandpa. And here's Josematov time. The countdown just started. So
[32:25] I'm looking forward to see Esmeralda, leader of smeralda to
[32:28] come to welcome her to this world. That's what I
[32:30] have mayor. Congratulations Commissioner Ortiz. Thank you, boss. Appreciate it.
[32:35] Mr. Chapin. Thank you Mayor. Thank you residents. Thank you.
[32:39] Um, all those in attendance and online. Congratulations, Lillian. I
[32:45] just got here. Was it something I said? Look forward
[32:49] to working with you. In your next phase, as we
[32:52] wrap up the summer, I want to give a big
[32:54] shout out to family parks and wreck. Uh, for an
[32:57] incredible season at our neighborhood centers. Uh, I was able
[33:01] to attend, uh, various events during the summer at college
[33:05] park and Rosemont. And it was always a hustle and
[33:07] bustle of activity. Uh, I was also delighted to attend
[33:12] the end of summer showcase at the Dr. Philip Center
[33:15] and was truly blown away by the talent and the
[33:18] confidence on display by our young people. Thank you to
[33:21] all the neighborhood center staff and counselors for your dedication
[33:25] hard work. To provide an outstanding summer for our campers.
[33:30] As students return to the classroom this week, I want
[33:32] to wish all of our students, teachers, school staff, families,
[33:37] a successful and safe school year. Thank you to the
[33:39] many community partners, volunteers and city staff who have helped
[33:43] ensure our students start the year prepared and ready to
[33:47] succeed. Last week, we hosted our annual district three safety
[33:53] splash. And we didn't need any extra splash because we
[33:57] had a lot of rain. But it was a fantastic
[34:00] event. Families from across the community joined us to celebrate
[34:03] the start of a new school year while learning about
[34:06] the many safety programs and services available throughout the city.
[34:10] I want to especially thank the police department and fire
[34:12] department for spending the evening with our families. The kids
[34:16] loved exploring the equipment, meeting first responders and seeing firsthand
[34:20] the incredible work of these departments and what they do
[34:23] every day. Thank you to OPD Chief Eric Smith as
[34:27] well as Milton Suppner and Georgiana Butler for bringing all
[34:30] things OPD in such a fun and engaging way and
[34:34] for promoting upcoming national night at opportunities. Thank you to
[34:38] our Lando Fire Chief Shannon teamer for continuing to foster
[34:42] a strong culture and community engagement and learning. I also
[34:46] want to thank the many city departments and divisions that
[34:49] participated in the event attendees. Got a firsthand look into
[34:53] streets and stormwater. Keep Orlando beautiful. Orlando wetlands solid waste.
[34:58] Water reclamation and transportation. The creativity and enthusiasm displayed in
[35:04] teaching children about their city government was truly impressive. I'd
[35:09] like to thank Advent Health and the Orlando Magic for
[35:11] generously. Providing backpacks on school supplies to local students as
[35:16] they prepare for a new school year. Finally a huge
[35:19] thank you to Robin Payne, Sampenia and the entire staff
[35:22] at the college park neighborhood center. They go above and
[35:25] beyond every day to create a safe, enriching and welcoming
[35:28] environment for local children and families. This event reflected the
[35:32] culture. They fostered year round and we are grateful for
[35:35] all they do. Over the weekend I had the opportunity
[35:38] to participate in a community fun day at the Rosemont
[35:41] neighborhood center. Thank you to neighborhood center manager Gerald Chiles
[35:47] for always going above and beyond to support Rosemont families.
[35:50] I was glad to partner with the Orlando Professional Firefighters
[35:53] and providing backpacks and school supplies to local students. Thank
[35:57] you to Doug Saban for working with us to make
[35:59] this partnership happen. Events like this ensure our children are
[36:04] prepared, supported and excited for a successful new year. Lastly,
[36:08] I want to thank Brittany Sellers, Michael Taylor and Isabella
[36:12] Bavino for organizing the district three greenworks plan update meeting.
[36:16] Turnout was great. And the activities were very creative and
[36:19] effective in generating productive conversations about the future of sustainability
[36:24] in the city of Orlando. I too am looking forward
[36:27] to the state of the city address at the end
[36:30] of the week. That's all I've got mayor. How about
[36:33] a motion, Commissioner? Summoned? Second. Motion by Commissioner Shapen, second
[36:38] by Commissioner Sheehan. All in favor of the motion indicates,
[36:41] so by saying aye. Aye. As opposed and so the
[36:44] motion cures. Okay, if you were here just for the
[36:47] consent agenda, had a mind on there. We'll give you
[36:49] just a second to take your leave. And we will
[36:59] recess the city council meeting without objection and convenient CRA
[37:02] meeting. Item 4A is advisory board minutes from June 24th
[37:08] motioned by Commissioner. Rose, second by Commissioner Sheehan. All in
[37:15] favor indicates so by saying aye. Those opposed most curious.
[37:19] 4B is CRA meeting minutes June the 22nd. Move it.
[37:23] Mrs. Michael Machine's second by Commissioner Rose. All in favor
[37:27] by saying aye. Aye. Those opposed motion carries. 4C is
[37:31] CRA meetings from July 13th. Motion by Commissioner Sheehan. Second
[37:38] by commissioner Rose. All in favor indicates so by saying
[37:42] aye. Aye. Those pose motion cures. Okay 40 David. All
[37:46] right. Thank you very much Mayor. Good afternoon commissioners. So
[37:50] 4D before you today on the CRA is a new
[37:53] incentive program. It's the DTO historic redevelopment incentive program. Um,
[37:58] that we talked about at one of our earlier meetings.
[38:00] So the context of this program is to really encourage
[38:04] our private sector to invest in those historic buildings and
[38:08] contributing structures that we have in downtown to reinvigorate them,
[38:12] uh, and to reuse them in ways that not only
[38:15] activate them, but also respect those historic character that those
[38:19] buildings play, uh, in the role of our city and
[38:22] of our downtown. How the program will work is for,
[38:25] um, those property owners who invest in reactivating properties that
[38:31] are at the end are downtown historic district. As long
[38:33] as it is a contributing structure or it is a
[38:36] landmark structure, uh, they would be eligible, uh, for a
[38:39] 10 year Advalorum tax rebate of the additional tax revenue
[38:43] that that investment creates, uh, as they reactivate that, they
[38:47] do have to make sure they keep those historical elements
[38:50] of the building and have them reviewed appropriately. Uh, but
[38:54] based on their classification, if it's a contributing structure, they
[38:57] would receive 50 percent of that additional advalorum tax rebate
[39:00] they create, uh, or if it is a landmark building,
[39:03] they would receive 75 percent of that for a 10
[39:06] year period. The minimum investment is 5 million dollars which
[39:10] is needed. So we make sure that we can have
[39:11] a significant investment in that building and also create that
[39:15] additional tax base that we can ultimately pay back as
[39:19] a part of the incentive program. So I am happy
[39:20] to address any questions. Second. Motion got commissioner rose second
[39:27] by commissioner chapin. Mr. Sheehan. Uh, yeah. I do have
[39:33] a concern about, I have concerned about doing it to
[39:36] start district, but the other thing was that with this
[39:38] was supposed to incentivize reuse. The problem I have with
[39:42] that is the five million dollars. I mean, if you're
[39:44] going to require only the very, very wealthy and the
[39:47] best and the biggest investors, there are buildings that someone
[39:51] might want to, you know, renovate. And it would be
[39:54] under five million. And this is the problem that I
[39:56] have with some of the things that were said about
[39:59] doing a historic district district was that there were smaller
[40:02] investments. They just weren't five million. It's like we're only
[40:04] counting five million dollars of investment. And I think that's
[40:07] pretty disingenuous. I don't think this is the redevelopment incentive
[40:11] does as much as an historic district to keep the
[40:14] teardowns from happening. So, um, for that reason, I will
[40:17] not support it today. Thank you. Okay. Further comment here,
[40:21] none of them pay the motion indicates about saying all
[40:24] right. I suppose no. Okay. Motion carries. Any further business,
[40:30] David? There's not mayor. All right. Uh, then we will
[40:33] adjourn the CRA meeting and reconvene the city council meeting
[40:36] without objection. Um, hearings, ordinances, first reading 11a, Madam Clark.
[40:44] Ordinance number 2026 - 26, an ordinance of the city
[40:47] council, the city of Berlino, Florida vacating closing and abandoning
[40:50] a portion of Rockmont Court, generally located east of edgewater
[40:53] drive between 907 north and 908 South Rockmont court between
[40:58] Dow Street and Bishop Moore High School, main entry drive,
[41:01] as described in the Edgewater Court Platt. As recorded in
[41:04] Plattbooks S, page 92 of the public records of Orange
[41:08] County, Florida and comprise of 0. 16 acres of land
[41:11] more or less, providing for conditions of abandonment, providing for
[41:15] execution of affecting documents, severability, corrections governor's errors, and an
[41:19] effective date. So moved. Motion by commissioner Chapin's second box
[41:25] or tees. I don't have any requests for public participation
[41:28] discussion. Hearing none all in favor of the motion indicate
[41:31] service AI. Aye. Those opposed motion carries. All right. On
[41:36] to hearings. What's his second reading, 12A. Ordinance number 2026
[41:41] - 21, an ordinance of the city council, the city
[41:44] of Orlando, Florida annexing to the corporate limits of the
[41:46] city. Certainly and generally located north of Corinne Drive, east
[41:50] of Janice Avenue, south of Marble Avenue and west of
[41:53] East Winter Park Road and comprised of 0. 22 acres
[41:56] of land more or less, providing for separability, correction of
[41:58] governor's errors, and an effective date. Motion by Commissioner Tape
[42:04] and second by commissioner Sheehan. Do not have any requests
[42:07] for public participation, discussion. Hearing that all in favor of
[42:12] budget indicates there by saying aye. As opposed to motion
[42:15] carries. 12 B. Ordinance number 2026 - 12, an ordinance
[42:21] of the city council city of Orlando, Florida, amending the
[42:24] city's growth management plan. Designating certain lanternally located north of
[42:28] Corinne Drive east of Janice Avenue, south of Marple Avenue,
[42:31] and west of east winner park road as neighborhood activity
[42:34] center on the city's official, the end use maps, and
[42:37] designating the property as neighborhood activity center on the city's
[42:40] official zoning maps, providing for amendment of the city's official
[42:43] future land use and zoning maps, providing for severability, corrections,
[42:47] governor's errors, firmment disclaimer, and an effective date. So move.
[42:53] Motion by commissioner Chapin, second by Commissioner Ortiz. I do
[42:57] not have any request for public comment, discussion. Every now
[43:00] and all in favor of the motion indicate said by
[43:02] saying aye. Aye. As opposed most theories. Okay, 12c. Ordinance
[43:09] number 2026 - 14, an ordinance of the city council,
[43:13] the city of Orlando, Florida, amending the city's adopted growth
[43:16] management plan to update figure c dash 8 entitled Urbanize
[43:20] Disturba lands to correct a mapping error. Providing for conflict
[43:24] severability, corrections governor's errors, and an effective date. Move to
[43:27] approve. Motion by to Mr. Burns, second by. Commissioner Sheehan.
[43:33] I do have one request for public participation. Lawana Gelser.
[43:50] Alright, do you have to. Do one.
[44:07] Can. They get bigger? Okay. Keep full of. Touch.
[44:19] No, bring it back, I want dad right there. That's
[44:24] good, that's good. Thank you very much.
[44:33] Lauana Gill's 815 Hills Street. Um, the reason why I'm
[44:37] here today is on this. Well, anytime I see urbanization
[44:41] and updating the growth management plan kind of get a
[44:44] little nervous. And my nervousness is, where's the transparency? Who
[44:49] can read this doggone map. This is what the citizens
[44:52] had to make a copy of. And anytime I see
[44:57] county and city open laughing, I'm going, hmm, is the
[45:02] city and the county working together. And anytime I hear
[45:06] about any urbanization, I'm concerned about deforecization, removal of trees.
[45:12] I'm concerned about extreme heat. Heat hours, more concrete, more
[45:17] things that going in our community. And I'm looking at
[45:20] this, and if anybody can explain what it used to
[45:25] be, cause I looked to what is being changed to
[45:29] is a concern. And so the concern is, you tell
[45:33] me it's not going to be a business impact. It's
[45:36] not going to hurt us. But what you provide to
[45:38] the community is crap. And people are making too much
[45:42] money to provide this. As crap, it could have been
[45:46] colored coordinated. It could have been better. What I'm saying
[45:49] is what you're providing us to talk about is telling
[45:54] us you really don't want us to say anything about
[45:56] it, because you expect us to believe everything you're saying.
[46:00] It's okay. And it might be. But if it's about
[46:04] an open door and it's about accessibility and it's about
[46:07] transparency, it shouldn't be disheartened and difficult to find out
[46:11] what's going on or what kind of changes. Now see,
[46:14] I don't like killing trees. So I'm telling you, I
[46:17] printed everything you had. And still there was a question.
[46:21] Where's the county lines? Where are the city lines? Because
[46:25] we have islands within the cities. So it's some properties,
[46:29] counties surrounded by city. But when I see Washington Street,
[46:34] that's one of my places of living. When I see
[46:37] what is affected me, I have a concern. And I
[46:40] really can't tell based on this map. What you going
[46:44] to do? Oh, sorry about that. So my question is,
[46:47] I know it's the second reading. But with all the
[46:50] funds that we're paying for the great staffers, can you
[46:53] do a better job inviting information to the citizen so
[46:57] they can understand what is happening to their community? So
[47:00] they can be here. And maybe we can give you
[47:03] better suggestions. But when you give us this. This is
[47:06] what I'm questioning. This is like a transparency. And when
[47:11] I see you adopting your growth management plan and you
[47:14] making it better, to me it says, I'm about to
[47:17] be on that menu. Because you're about to change it
[47:21] to something that we're probably not benefit my home and
[47:25] my community. It might not be, but based on what
[47:28] I've been able to find so far, I have too
[47:30] many questions. Know us the second reading. No, it's going
[47:34] to pass. But can you do a better job next
[47:36] time? Can you please do a better job for the
[47:39] citizens? That's all we're asking. Thank you. That's the only
[47:44] public comment we have. Discussion. Are you none all in
[47:48] favor of the motion indicates about saying aye? Aye. As
[47:51] opposed to motion carries. Okay, 12D. Ordinance number 2026 -
[47:58] 22, an ordinance of the city council, the city of
[48:00] Orlando, Florida rezoning certain land, generally located north of West
[48:04] Church Street, east of South Tampa Avenue, south of Central
[48:08] Boulevard, and east of South Tampa Avenue comprised of 1.
[48:11] 4 acres of land more or less from holding to
[48:14] public use, providing for amendment of the city's official zoning
[48:17] maps, providing for server ability, corruption scripters errors, permit disclaimer,
[48:20] and an effective date. Motion box, Mr. Rose, second doctor,
[48:25] Mr. Sheehan. We do have two requests for comment on
[48:28] this. Luana Gelser, and then Roslin Anderson. I'm glad you
[48:37] left this up. I'm running. Is it showing. I don't
[48:47] know how to work this. Thank you very much. Okay.
[48:53] Now. Got a little better, Lauana Gelsa, 815 Hills Street.
[49:00] My concern is about this 1. 4. Acres. And what
[49:05] it used to be and how it's surrounded by residential
[49:08] and all the mixed use. And I've noticed in communities,
[49:11] especially the BIPOC communities and urban communities underserved community. We
[49:16] have mixed use. Zoning. And it's not your fault, but
[49:21] it's a continuation that we have not been able to
[49:25] repair. And when you have mixed use zoning and residential,
[49:29] and all of this, and this is around the camping
[49:31] world stadium, it allows for residential to be removed a
[49:37] lot easier. We're not working together as a community. So
[49:40] I'm going to give you credit. P is what it
[49:45] used to be. H is what you're trying to do,
[49:47] and you're making it public. Use. Now we all know
[49:50] you're getting ready for the Jaguars to come. We all
[49:54] know you're getting ready for what's going to happen at
[49:56] Camping World next year. We all understand you put Camperworld
[50:01] completely in other areas around in the CRA zone. But
[50:06] as a business owner who was in the CRA zone,
[50:09] for many, many years, what benefit are we receiving. Because
[50:14] Camping World Stadium belongs to the people. So I don't
[50:17] think the people paying no taxes on that. But you're
[50:21] going to benefit. From changing this. And now you can
[50:24] use CRA zone money. You can apply for tourist tax
[50:28] department. You can apply for a whole lot of things.
[50:31] And so I'm not saying anything wrong with it. I'm
[50:34] just saying, can you repair some of the places around
[50:37] there, the streets. And the things that just going on,
[50:41] I'm just saying, boy, y'all busy. You're busy today. Everybody
[50:46] busy. But this is Lake Lana Doom surrounded by residentials
[50:52] community. And we talking about attaining my house and affordable
[50:58] housing, and yet I see this change. Don't surprise me.
[51:05] It's just irks me. It don't surprise me. It disappoints
[51:10] me. It don't surprise me. But why do you continue
[51:17] to do certain communities a certain way. And all I
[51:21] can say is you really just don't care about those
[51:23] communities. When I saw this this morning, I called three
[51:27] people. Unfortunately, they couldn't make it today. And then one
[51:31] of them said they was contacted about this. But you
[51:34] can't just contact one or two people. When the impact
[51:38] is the community and surrounding community, we all should have
[51:41] been advised of what's going to happen. And that's always
[51:44] saying, keep us abreast, transparency is the best type of
[51:48] policy you could ever have as a public servant. Public
[51:53] servant. Thank you. Have a wonderful day. I'll be back.
[51:57] Rosalyn Anderson.
[52:09] No ruzzle and. Okay, that's all the public participation we
[52:14] have on that one. Um, discussion here in non -
[52:19] favorite, the motion indicate. So by saying I, those opposed
[52:24] lotion carries. Okay. Ordinance is on first reading 13a. Ordinance
[52:33] number 2026 - 24 and ordinance of the city council,
[52:37] the city of Berlino, Florida, amending the zoning designation of
[52:39] certain land generally located south of the OEUC railroad and
[52:43] west of Boggy Creek Road on the city's official zoning
[52:45] maps, providing for amendment of the city's official zoning maps,
[52:48] preventing a disclaimer, providing for severability, correction scrimmage errors, and
[52:52] an effective date. Motion bike, commissioner
[53:03] keen. Second by Commissioner Burns. Do not have any request
[53:07] for participation on this one discussion. Hearing none all in
[53:12] favor indicate so by saying hi. Aye. There's opposed motion
[53:16] fears. Okay, 13B. Ordinance number 2026 - 25, an ordinance
[53:22] of the city council of the state of Berlino, Florida,
[53:24] changing the future land use map designation for certainly and
[53:28] generally located north of West Church Street, east of South
[53:31] Dawlins Avenue, south of West Pine Street and west of
[53:34] South Tampa Avenue and comprised of 3. 9 acres of
[53:37] land more or less from mixed - use corridor medium
[53:39] intensity in port and residential medium intensity in part to
[53:43] public recreation and institutional, changing the properties, zoning designation from
[53:48] medium intensity mixed yeast corridor in part and medium intensity
[53:52] development in part to public use, providing for amendment of
[53:56] the city's growth management plan and zoning map, providing for
[53:59] sufferability, correction of scuvener's errors, and an effective date. Motion
[54:05] by Commissioner Hill, second bye. Commissioner Burns, we do have
[54:09] three requests on this. The one of Gelser.
[54:26] Wanted girls, they ate one five Hill Street. Now I
[54:30] see why we doing all of this. All in one
[54:33] day, growth management plan and the official zoning map, 3.
[54:39] 9 acres. From medium intensity. And residential medium. Two, public
[54:50] recreation, and what you're doing is you're taking it up.
[54:54] And you're removing residential. And you're saying it's for public
[54:58] use. 3. 9 acres, ooh, right round of camping world
[55:02] stadium. I believe that's where it's at. Because we've got
[55:06] to make sure everything is right. For people who are
[55:10] coming to visit Orlando, despite what happens to the people
[55:13] that live in the community. Now, put it all together.
[55:18] One step. Then another step, and here it is, the
[55:22] final step. The final step is you're changing something from
[55:28] median residential to public. And I got a problem with
[55:34] that. I'll say it earlier. We got a lot of
[55:37] mixed use in that community already. So if you have
[55:42] residential, why would you want to change it to something
[55:44] else. And to keep factor is you can. They keep
[55:50] factories, and to keep hackadies, the impact, we really don't
[55:55] matter if it affects the community or not. So. I
[56:03] know it's the first reading. I know when I call
[56:09] several people that lived around that community and said, were
[56:12] you aware of this? Two said that the community were
[56:15] not for this. I'm so sorry they couldn't make it.
[56:18] I don't like to speak for nobody. But there was
[56:22] not a community meeting. About this. But it was a
[56:28] meeting with several one neighborhood association. But this is 3.
[56:35] 9 acres. Around the camper world stadium. This is changing
[56:41] zoning. And making it more dense. And taken away residential.
[56:50] And all I'm saying is. Here's your transparency. His great
[56:55] development, not smart. But his development, not smart. And then
[57:02] the communities around, we're still waiting. For our streets to
[57:06] be paid. Because when you bring all of this additional
[57:08] traffic is wear and tear on the roads. I didn't
[57:11] see any improvement for that. So all I'm saying is,
[57:15] here we go again. We see you do something about
[57:19] it. Do a better job in the form of your
[57:21] community. Have a blessed day. Commissioner Hill, nice to see
[57:27] you, Commissioner. And again, thank you Mayor
[57:37] Furlay on me to come up and speak. I'll be
[57:39] speaking on 3B. Good afternoon to the commission and staff.
[57:44] Congratulations. Thank you for all you've ever done for me,
[57:48] really, and I appreciate it. I'm here today as a
[57:53] Westlakes homeowner, but I'm also here as someone who has
[57:57] spent years participating in supporting and helping to lead the
[58:02] revitalization of this neighborhood. For 14 years, I community has
[58:07] been one of the strongest advocates and supporters of the
[58:11] city of Orlando and Florida Citrus Sports and Liffer Lindo
[58:15] when it comes to the revitalization and growth of the
[58:18] West Lakes area. And I must say our partners have
[58:21] done an incredible job as we have moved the needle
[58:26] there in the Westlakes community. But today Mayor Dyer and
[58:30] Council, I am making a heartfelt request. Before the second
[58:35] reading of this ordinance to please bring the broader Westlakes
[58:40] community into the conversation about what is being planned for
[58:46] this city - owned property, of course many I know,
[58:49] but we have it, the community has not been informed.
[58:54] If you can spare me a few seconds, I do
[58:57] know, and we do know, and I don't like that
[59:00] it's being distorted about that 1. 9 acres, which is
[59:04] going to be a much needed administrative office for the
[59:08] Lake Launeredoom Park and staff. But as I stated respectfully,
[59:15] speaking to six community leaders of the HOAs, it's not
[59:19] the same as engaging the community at large. Those leaders
[59:23] absolutely have a voice, but their homeowners, families and seniors
[59:28] and young people like myself and businesses throughout West Lakes
[59:33] who has not been engaged in the conversation. Of growth
[59:38] around the camping world stadium where we live. They're making
[59:42] these decisions. And these decisions have affected for generations to
[59:46] come. When the city owns property and our neighborhood, residents
[59:52] should not have to wait until ordinance reaches to deos
[59:56] to understand what is being proposed and how it could
[59:59] affect the community surrounding it. I'm not here to oppose
[1:00:03] development. I'm here to advocate for development. But responsible growth
[1:00:08] and revitalization for meaningful inclusion and opportunity. What opportunities will
[1:00:15] exist for our local businesses, vendors, contractors, entrepreneurs, service providers
[1:00:21] in the 32805 community. What opportunities will exist for residents
[1:00:28] to participate in jobs, contracts, programming, and economic benefits created
[1:00:33] by this development, how will traffic parking safety access quality
[1:00:38] of life be addressed. These are just a few of
[1:00:41] my questions and some of the questions the community deserve
[1:00:45] answers for. As I stated, we have not been engaged
[1:00:48] by Commissioner of District 5. None of us knows what's
[1:00:52] going on because that, can I just, I have just
[1:00:55] a little bit. Can I get the privilege? You wind
[1:00:57] it up, Commissioner. Thank you, sir. So Mayor Darre, I'm
[1:01:00] asking you to please make sure before this second reading
[1:01:04] that we, the community is engaged, that we understand that
[1:01:09] we have input that we're valued because we help led
[1:01:12] the way of the revivalization of that community. So I
[1:01:16] think as we move forward in the city around that
[1:01:19] camper world stadium that we're included and informed, thank you
[1:01:23] Mayor and thank you, council, for allowing me to speak.
[1:01:25] Thank you, Commissioner. Roslin Anderson. Still not here. May scene,
[1:01:33] ice.
[1:01:46] Good evening. Macy nice, I'm 912 wooden boulevard. These two
[1:01:50] young ladies have really expressed a lot. And when I'm
[1:01:54] going to say today is that we're not informed about
[1:01:58] much of anything that's going on in Orlando. A simple
[1:02:02] thing in my neighborhood, back in the early 80s, the
[1:02:08] late nineties. We as residents had to raise over 6,
[1:02:13] 000 dollars to improve washing show shop in center street,
[1:02:17] which belongs to the city. We had to match the
[1:02:20] funds to it. And I have the information. And right
[1:02:24] today, you have signs in that neighborhood, that shopping center.
[1:02:29] No one like pocket, no vending. Nothing is being done
[1:02:33] about it. Police went out there one Saturday and they
[1:02:37] said someone from the city had given them a permit.
[1:02:40] To sell on those streets, the city streets. And it's
[1:02:43] not getting any better. It's getting worse. Just like they
[1:02:47] said, our community. You all don't involve us. I didn't
[1:02:53] know anything about. The problem we're going to have around
[1:02:57] the citrus boat. But 40 years ago, it was planned
[1:03:02] that you all were going to take over west Orlando.
[1:03:06] You need that property. It is going to become downtown
[1:03:11] in West Orlando. I have the 100 year plan to.
[1:03:17] You're looking to take out property. Property that. We fought
[1:03:23] to get. And you allow everything to go down so
[1:03:27] you have a right to take it. You got, you
[1:03:31] know how long mayor die, they've been giving money to
[1:03:34] that sister's ball since 1961. And it still looks like
[1:03:39] the dump that he did when I grew up over
[1:03:41] there. The latest bathroom has not been changed since 1955.
[1:03:48] Money is being poured in there, but nothing is being
[1:03:51] poured in our neighborhood. Our streets are run down. We
[1:03:56] cannot continue to allow you all to do this. I
[1:04:00] know you sit there. You don't answer us. But mayor.
[1:04:05] For one year comes September the 19th. I've been trying
[1:04:08] to get an appointment in your office to speak to
[1:04:12] you about what's going on in our community. It's beginning
[1:04:15] to look like pine heels. It's run down. And you're
[1:04:20] bringing all this new stuff in. And you pushing us
[1:04:24] out. And I'm asking each and one of you. Think
[1:04:28] about it. Would you want this to be happening in
[1:04:30] your neighborhood. Okay. Just for clarification, the 12D, which is
[1:04:39] 1. 4 acres of land that are right next to
[1:04:41] Lake Laurnededoon is an existing building that we are rezoning
[1:04:46] to public use so we can use it as a
[1:04:48] park's administration building. Mr. Hill mentioned that. So I think
[1:04:53] that's pretty common knowledge, not a whole bunch of. Um,
[1:04:57] underlying things there. And Mr. Hogan is here. And apparently
[1:05:02] we have not educated people enough on what is going
[1:05:05] on. This particular beast. Would you come on up.
[1:05:15] Would you just enlighten us as to the use of
[1:05:18] this peace of property proposed use? Yes. Thank you Mayor
[1:05:21] Steve Hogan, Florida Citrus Sports. This is a particular piece
[1:05:26] of land that we contributed to the city of Orlando
[1:05:30] so that the event center could be built, which was
[1:05:33] approved in 2023. Three years ago. Part of a funding
[1:05:37] project that was well documented, I think in the community.
[1:05:40] I certainly have myself had the opportunity to speak all
[1:05:43] though not an official community meeting, I speak at many
[1:05:48] community meetings in the West side neighborhoods and of late,
[1:05:52] certainly in the last year of had a couple of
[1:05:53] occasions to talk about the coming event center. Uh, certainly
[1:05:57] have made no secret about my desire to see if
[1:05:59] our community could add some parking capacity. But, um, this
[1:06:03] event center was planned for the campus and the land
[1:06:06] that was contributed with from Florida Citrus Sports. And I
[1:06:10] think most people know that we have invested quite heavily
[1:06:12] in the founding of lift Orlando and affordable housing stock
[1:06:16] in the west side. Soon people will see massively upgraded
[1:06:20] Tampa Avenue and Rio Grande as part of the CFX
[1:06:23] Expressway because I agree completely that the infrastructure and roads
[1:06:26] needed some love and attention. We joined the commissioner at
[1:06:31] the time and many community leaders in the neighborhood who
[1:06:35] drew the upgrades to Lake Laurnededune Park, which was essentially
[1:06:38] a nine and a half million dollar project that Florida
[1:06:41] citrus sports, uh, was the general contractor for and joined
[1:06:45] the city with four million dollars of its own money
[1:06:48] to invest in the park and on and on and
[1:06:50] on. So we're very proud of the relationship. The many
[1:06:53] community meetings, fact the other night two and a half
[1:06:56] hours with nine community homeowner association presidents in our office
[1:07:01] talking about a range of issues in the neighborhoods and
[1:07:05] appreciative of, uh, some of the public works folks coming
[1:07:08] over to talk about floodplain, uh, information and other things
[1:07:11] that the residents were asking about. So we communicate quite
[1:07:14] regularly. But this parcel as a part of a 2023
[1:07:18] approval of the tourist development tax to invest in 140,
[1:07:21] 000 square foot space for indoor assets on the campus,
[1:07:25] um, was approved. And then we donated the land that
[1:07:27] it's going to sit on. So a public - private
[1:07:30] partnership between Orange County, city of Orlando and Florida, citrus
[1:07:35] sports. Yes, and as I have suggested, it's begot many
[1:07:38] more. Public - private investments in the neighborhood that are
[1:07:42] going to be much needed. Okay, thank you. Discussion. Here,
[1:07:49] not all in favor of the motion indicate by saying
[1:07:52] aye. Aye. Aye. Those opposed. Motion carries. Okay, that is
[1:07:57] all of the official business before the city of Orlando
[1:08:01] today. Ed, would you get us ready for general appearance.
[1:09:27] Okay, we do have a number of requests for general
[1:09:30] appearance. The procedure is, I'll call your name. Come to
[1:09:34] the podium, state your name and address, and then you'll
[1:09:37] have three minutes to address counsel. Broderick Sheffield. Roderick Sheffield.
[1:09:47] Okay, Dr. Moyer. Dr. Moyer, I happen to be watching
[1:09:55] Orange County. Government the other day. And I saw you
[1:09:59] were over there. I thought we were your favorite. What
[1:10:03] are you doing over in Orange County. Okay.
[1:10:23] Thank. You. Good afternoon, Mayor Commissioners. My name is Dr.
[1:10:33] Jim Oyer. I'm elected Arning Soy and Wooder conservation district
[1:10:38] to supervisor. Serving Northwest ored, which includes. Rosemont in District
[1:10:48] 3. Thank you, Commissioner Rose for mentioning the Greenworks. Community
[1:10:55] Outreach events. I attended District 3. Thank you, Commissioner Chapin
[1:11:02] for your hospitality. It was an honor. Uh, I want
[1:11:07] to point out one thing that was mentioned in that
[1:11:11] meeting. And quoted verbatim. Because it's exactly what
[1:11:21] I've been doing. And I'm hoping to partner with the
[1:11:26] city in that regard. Forgive me, I lost it. Here
[1:11:34] we go. This is right off of one, the bullet
[1:11:38] points. It says expand.
[1:11:49] I can make it better, bigger, expand education and outreach
[1:11:53] efforts to increase. Understanding of. How to manage wooder. Resource
[1:12:04] and pollution. Prevention. That's exactly what I've been trying to
[1:12:08] do in the community for the last year and a
[1:12:12] half. And part of the responsibility of Florida, soon, and
[1:12:15] wooden conservation districts are to work in conjunction. With other
[1:12:20] government or entities. Mr. Mayor, to your point, that's why
[1:12:26] I've been attending the BCC meetings for quite a long
[1:12:30] time, as well as the popular meetings, the COE meetings
[1:12:34] for over six years. And, uh, here I've been trying
[1:12:38] to attend every meeting. I have community outreach. I mean,
[1:12:45] community monthly office hours has been approved with the county
[1:12:50] for the Will Street community center in Zellwood. Pop at
[1:12:57] the city hall, a co - yet that Tom Eisen
[1:13:00] Center. I have a meeting on Wednesday with in Eatonville
[1:13:06] to meet at the chambers, which with the founder, Ms.
[1:13:11] Lavonda Wilder. I had a conversation just today with Commissioner
[1:13:16] Chapin. And his staff, and they've referred me to the
[1:13:22] Orlando Parks and recreation, department passed it on. And eventually
[1:13:29] I would very much like to have office hours to
[1:13:33] work directly with the public to conserve what her use
[1:13:38] and prevent what her pollution one - on - one
[1:13:43] at the Rosemont Community Center. Thank you for your time.
[1:13:47] And God bless all of you for everything you do.
[1:13:52] Commissioner Ortiz. Dr. Meyer. I got two things for you.
[1:13:57] First of all, you look very good on that picture.
[1:14:00] It looked like a Marine Corps general. And the second
[1:14:04] thing I have for you is I miss your Marine
[1:14:07] Corps hat instead of the American Legion. Could you wear
[1:14:09] the Marine Corps hat better? Yes. All right, thank you,
[1:14:12] Sean. Okay. Thank you, sir. Appreciate it. David Ferrero.
[1:14:32] Good afternoon. My name is David Ferrero, and I reside
[1:14:35] at 1602 Illinois Street. In 2025, I reported to the
[1:14:40] Orlando Police Department that I had been the victim of
[1:14:42] unlicensed contracting. I provided evidence, and I cited statutes making
[1:14:47] the conduct a third - degree felony under the circumstances
[1:14:49] involved. OPD had discretion over whether and how to investigate.
[1:14:55] But after consulting OPD legal, the detective said that there
[1:14:57] was no probable cause at this time. And that only
[1:15:00] the Department of Business and Professional Regulation would file charges.
[1:15:04] That was wrong. DBPR does not file criminal charges. Internal
[1:15:10] affairs later called the Matter Civil. The chief's office then
[1:15:14] said there were no criminal charges OPD could pursue. Most
[1:15:18] recently, Chief of Staff David Arnot said OPD had done
[1:15:21] everything legally possible. The city's position hardened from provisional to
[1:15:25] categorical. The claim that the matter was civil and that
[1:15:28] no criminal charges existed were incorrect statements of law. After
[1:15:32] exhausting city channels, I contacted the Florida Department of Law
[1:15:35] Enforcement, which referred to the matter to the Bureau of
[1:15:37] Insurance Fraud. A law enforcement bureau within the Department of
[1:15:41] Financial Services. Starting from the same core complaint and statutes,
[1:15:45] DFS conducted the criminal investigation OPD had declined to conduct.
[1:15:49] It had obtained a judicial finding a probable cause and
[1:15:52] an arrest warrant for two alleged third degree felonies. The
[1:15:55] case is now set for trial. The defendant is presumed
[1:15:59] innocent. My concern is the city's legal and administrative failure.
[1:16:03] Not the outcome of the prosecution. The same core facts,
[1:16:08] the same statutes. A different agency, a materially different outcome.
[1:16:15] On June 23rd, I asked Mayor Dyer and Chief Smith
[1:16:17] for an administrative review. I prevented members of this council
[1:16:21] a copy of the letter via email. The mayor's office
[1:16:24] referred me to public records. A public records link is
[1:16:28] not in a demonstrative review. Mr. Arnot repeated that OPD
[1:16:32] had done everything legally possible. Repeating the conclusion does not
[1:16:37] explain it. City leadership has avoided the review needed to
[1:16:41] determine whether this was a failure of legal analysis, referral
[1:16:44] procedure, or both. No Orlando resident should have to locate
[1:16:48] a state investigative agency after multiple city reviewers incorrectly dismiss
[1:16:53] a documented criminal complaint as civil. I ask this council
[1:16:57] to direct a written review of OPD case 25352251. Identify
[1:17:04] where the legal and referral process failed. And state what
[1:17:07] will change before the same failure reaches another Orlando resident.
[1:17:12] Thank you. Linda coffin.
[1:17:42] 32810 immigrants are welcome here. Good afternoon, Mayor and Commissioners.
[1:17:47] I'm here today to say thank you. Thank you for
[1:17:50] reaching out to Senator's Moody and Scott and asking them
[1:17:53] to vote yes on S4814 to reinstate temporary protected status
[1:17:59] for a Haitian and Syrian neighbors. Since TPS ended on
[1:18:03] July 27th, many of our Haitian neighbors are afraid. Some
[1:18:07] are afraid to go to work because they fear detention
[1:18:09] or deportation. And that affects all of us. What happens
[1:18:14] to your health care system when people working in hospitals,
[1:18:17] nursing homes and other healthcare facilities are afraid to go
[1:18:19] to work or are forced to leave. What happens to
[1:18:23] our construction industry when we lose workers who are helping
[1:18:26] our community grow. And something I think we all are
[1:18:29] thinking about today. Did their children go to school today.
[1:18:34] Or were their parents too afraid to send them. If
[1:18:36] our Haitian neighbors are deported, where are we sending them
[1:18:39] back to? The U. S. Department of State maintains a
[1:18:42] level four do not travel advisory for Haiti because of
[1:18:47] violent crime, kidnapping, and civil unrest. We must acknowledge that
[1:18:52] firearms and ammunition trafficked from the United States, many from
[1:18:56] Florida, have contributed to the violence destabilizing Haiti. We cannot
[1:19:01] ignore our connection to these dangerous conditions while sending families
[1:19:05] back into them. So again, thank you for contacting Senator
[1:19:10] Scott and Moody. And I have one more ask. Please
[1:19:14] research and consider supporting the AAACT mandate and pathway to
[1:19:20] citizenship written by an Orlando citizen and advanced by local
[1:19:25] community members. We have spoken to more than 37 congressional
[1:19:30] offices, and we have not had one negative meeting yet.
[1:19:34] There is a willingness to talk for real solutions. So
[1:19:38] if you visit AAACTnow. org, you can learn more or
[1:19:44] definitely give me a call. We'll be glad to have
[1:19:46] meetings with you. Our neighbors deserve safety, stability, dignity and
[1:19:52] due process. Thank you for standing up with our immigrant
[1:19:55] neighbors, coworkers, friends, and families. And I also want to
[1:19:59] say thank you for supporting the SROs with my gun
[1:20:01] violence prevention background. We definitely want the SROs there and
[1:20:05] not guardians. Thank you. Thank you. Assadkov.
[1:20:27] Good afternoon. Assad Sadikov 4774 stern wheeler lane. RFOPTA 210
[1:20:33] East Lakes who Avenue. Good afternoon Mayor and Commissioners. My
[1:20:37] name is Assad and I'm here with Orv. We're rising
[1:20:39] seniors here in Orlando at Returni and co - founders
[1:20:42] of Haven Link, a free platform that connects people who
[1:20:44] want to adopt with licensed agencies. We serve more than
[1:20:47] 1, 000 families and have come to ask us since
[1:20:51] in almost all of them asked the same question. Where
[1:20:53] do I start? There aren't undecided rather they've been thinking
[1:20:56] about it for years and have no idea where to
[1:20:58] begin. Family partnerships of Central Florida, the licenseeded agency for
[1:21:02] this county is responsible for more than 2, 800 children
[1:21:06] on any given day. Most will go home to their
[1:21:09] parents. And that's the outcome everyone wants first. Some won't.
[1:21:13] Those children need a family willing to raise them. The
[1:21:16] families exist. What's missing is the path between them. In
[1:21:19] 2024, the Florida legislator passed House Bill 1083, which ended
[1:21:24] photo listing, the practice of publicly posting profiles of children,
[1:21:28] waiting to be adopted. That was a child privacy decision
[1:21:31] and we think it was the right one. But it
[1:21:33] removed the state's most visible way of reaching people who
[1:21:36] might step forward and nothing has replaced it. That outreach
[1:21:40] has had happened through institutions, residents already hear from. In
[1:21:44] a city like this, that's the city itself. We're here
[1:21:47] in August for a reason. School started this week for
[1:21:50] a child and foster care, a placement change usually means
[1:21:52] a school change, and every move cost instructional time, permanency
[1:21:57] isn't just concerning to homes, but classrooms as well. Orlando's
[1:22:00] well positioned. The city department of families, Parks and Recreation,
[1:22:04] with afterschool programming, uh, recreation and in neighborhood centers, plus
[1:22:09] a newsletter and social channels reaching all six districts. Right
[1:22:13] now, those centers are full of parents that pick up
[1:22:15] its signup. We have three requests. First, one newsletter item
[1:22:20] and one social post this fall, pointing residents to licensing
[1:22:23] information through agencies and central Florida. Second, at a parent,
[1:22:28] I already on the calendar at a city center, a
[1:22:31] table staffed by licensed agencies. They should answer the questions
[1:22:34] and would help publicize it. Third, November's National Adoption Month.
[1:22:39] Our ask for proclamation recognizing Orlando's faster and adoptive families.
[1:22:44] Thank you for all that you do. Thank you for
[1:22:47] being here. Nice work, guys. Okay, Emily Vandervere.
[1:23:03] Hi, Emily Vandervere, 2224 Sue Avenue. I am here to
[1:23:07] talk about a small piece of the Lou Gardens master
[1:23:10] plan. Specifically, there are 100 mature trees in the area
[1:23:14] that the parking lot is proposed. And I think the
[1:23:17] splash pad area that also has some mature trees. And
[1:23:20] only 14 are slated to be saved at this point.
[1:23:23] So that is 88 mature trees that we are in
[1:23:26] danger of losing. Um, and I'm hoping to have you
[1:23:30] guys support saving these trees and finding alternatives. We're parking
[1:23:33] at Lou Gardens. You know, of course we all know
[1:23:35] parking is a nightmare there. So I understand we need
[1:23:37] to find a solution. Uh, so the mature trees, I
[1:23:42] know you guys know are very important. One mature tree
[1:23:45] can take uptake 40, 000 gallons of surface water every
[1:23:50] year. And that's just one treat, 40, 000 gallons. And
[1:23:52] so with like Rowena being there, it's already flooded recently
[1:23:56] as well as the neighborhoods. It's very important that we
[1:23:59] save these trees, right? And I know you guys know
[1:24:01] this. We hear about trees, the city initiatives all the
[1:24:03] time. So, you know, I see these initiatives and then
[1:24:10] I'm hearing about these trees potentially going down. And I'm
[1:24:13] wondering like maybe the left hand doesn't know what the
[1:24:15] right hand is doing. So I think we still have
[1:24:17] an opportunity here to work with Lou Gardens and make
[1:24:19] sure these trees are saved. There are many alternatives. I've
[1:24:25] put them in the, uh, the notes here, but a
[1:24:28] couple offhand. There is a piece of land off of
[1:24:33] forest that is already for the maintenance at Lou Garden.
[1:24:36] So you could have two story parking garage there. There's
[1:24:39] not any mature trees in the area. There's also Odumbon
[1:24:43] Park for nights and weekends. They have a large parking
[1:24:45] lot. We could have cute little trolley going down Corinne.
[1:24:48] Definitely options. So I'm hoping to have your support in
[1:24:50] saving these trees. Thank you. Thank you. We will take
[1:24:54] that under consideration. Okay. Commissioner Hill. You're back up.
[1:25:10] Okay. Uh, thank you for allowing me to come back
[1:25:14] before you. Please counsel know that I'm not turning to
[1:25:18] Luana Gelser. I only come to talk about stuff that
[1:25:21] is meaningful to me. And I'm always pro city. You
[1:25:27] all are doing amazing job. Um, and I was proud
[1:25:30] to sit with y'all. But this is, as you know,
[1:25:32] I'm here to talk about, um, while the rice program,
[1:25:39] because I heard that it's being sunset. Otherwise program was
[1:25:43] created. And it never was just another city program. Rise
[1:25:49] was about giving people a pathway from where they were
[1:25:52] to where they wanted to be. A pathway to workforce
[1:25:56] training, a pathway to employment, a pathway to hire wages
[1:26:00] and higher education. And ultimately a pathway to self -
[1:26:05] sufficiency. Mary, you and I both have had the pleasure
[1:26:09] of working together on this program. We've witnessed so many
[1:26:13] great success stories. We've watched people who have struggled get
[1:26:18] up and get an opportunity, gain skills, find employment and
[1:26:22] begin changing the trajectory of their lives. And I just
[1:26:26] wanted us to remember something important. When rise was created,
[1:26:30] the city council allotted 2. 6 million in American rescue
[1:26:35] plan dollars, specifically for the rise employment and training program.
[1:26:40] And as the city developers brought a recovery strategy under
[1:26:45] CAO, Kevin Edmonds, Ryes became a part of the larger
[1:26:49] accelerator Lando investment in economic opportunity. The city may deliberate
[1:26:55] decisions to preserve rise by moving it from the original
[1:27:00] opera funding structure into the general revenue funded accelerated Orlando
[1:27:05] initiative that I was part of. That decision told us
[1:27:09] something about rise matters. It mattered because we understood the
[1:27:14] economic recovery wasn't simply about helping people survive a crisis.
[1:27:19] It was about helping people build a future. And that
[1:27:22] is why the sun set arise concerns me. Because when
[1:27:26] a program like this ends, we're not just ending the
[1:27:29] line item in the budget. We're potentially ending a pathway
[1:27:33] for people who are trying to get there. May I
[1:27:37] know you believe in higher education. We are investing millions
[1:27:40] of dollars into our young people and their programs and
[1:27:44] education. We're expanding youth programs. We're investing in education. I'm
[1:27:49] sorry. You are. I forget. I'm not we. You are
[1:27:53] creating opportunities. You are moving the needle. But you can,
[1:27:59] I say we, cause this is a community. We cannot
[1:28:02] forget the adults rising those young people. Because when you
[1:28:07] help the head of the household become educated train, employed
[1:28:11] and self - sufficient. You don't just change one person's
[1:28:14] life. You change an entire family. When we see mothers
[1:28:18] go back to school, her children see it. When we
[1:28:20] see fathers are in a certification, his children said, when
[1:28:24] a parent goes and get a better job and create
[1:28:27] stability, their entire household benefit. So how do we preserve
[1:28:31] the heart of rise and continue given Orlando residents a
[1:28:35] path to self sufficiency? Employment and higher education. You've heard
[1:28:40] me said many times before. The greatest social program is
[1:28:44] a job. And that's what Ryes has created. So as
[1:28:48] you put your budget forth, please consider to continue the
[1:28:52] rise program because there's general dollars attached to it. And
[1:28:56] hopefully we can find those dollars and continue this great
[1:28:59] program and continue hope. Thank you. And I'll talk with
[1:29:03] you all again. Thank you. Have a good day. Okay.
[1:29:07] That is all the general appearance requests we have. So
[1:29:10] thank you for attending your day. And I thank you
[1:29:13] commissioners for your attention. We stand adjourned.