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Commissioner Tony Morgan, who led the item, said the city’s three‑year agreement with CGI (approved in September 2020) required CGI to supply at least 25 full‑color 30-by-72 banners, brackets, hardware, installation and maintenance and that the company included a 20% sponsorship area. Morgan said the contract term has ended and that the commission should consider a local vendor or in‑house production to improve response times and reduce downtime for damaged banners. “We learned a lot working with CGI. And I believe now that we're at the end of the contract, we can do better for ourselves and our sponsors,” Morgan said.

City staff told the commission CGI subcontracted local printing and that repeated delays in replacement after storms or vandalism are the primary operational problem. Staff recommended consulting with Parks & Recreation and Public Works (Chris and others) to determine whether the city has the equipment and personnel to manage smaller banner programs in-house and said they would return with a plan and cost estimate.

Deputy Mayor Sackett and other commissioners suggested limited pilot locations (for example, intersections at Ronald Reagan and Church Avenue) if the commission opts to transition away from an external sponsorship program. Commissioners also raised code-enforcement concerns about ad hoc banners and snipe signs along State Road 434.

Next steps
- Staff to consult with Leisure Services, Public Works and Risk Manager Chris Capizzi, determine required equipment and staffing, develop cost estimates and present a recommended approach at a future meeting.

The discussion did not produce a vote to terminate any existing contract; rather, commissioners asked staff to prepare options for the commission to consider.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","City of Longwood City Commission Meeting Mar 4, 2025","oneSentenceSummary","Commissioner Morgan asked staff to investigate the expired three‑year banner contract along Ronald Reagan Boulevard and report back with options for local production, in-house handling or continued sponsorships.","taxTitle","Longwood, Seminole County, Florida","taxId",56149,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6284073,"Longwood highlights community events, new ER and homelessness services at March meeting",1125,611000,1736000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2583665-71f8f0721281ac1d7c170c87c3f05e62&start=611&end=1736","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2583665-71f8f0721281ac1d7c170c87c3f05e62/thumbnail_611000.jpg","/articles/6284073/Longwood/Seminole-County/Florida/Longwood-highlights-community-events-new-ER-and-homelessness-services-at-March-meeting","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6284073-534796ce741ee2652fca4df82b911ad2/orig.mp4?Expires=1771207638&Signature=FSvlu~XXKBBEwwz4abx~02oS8~1CSVfywe4Yd3jexj-uHEsI6L8V27QNhyGa7tJ4pxe4lxQr~NMuWpl73vX~TQzUyO6p1hT0ty6o85b4HolTg5jLEWWVmlwkf21L6R41ixkgVmiYryDKbcjO3ZeKa5wgAM5hkKMvCgDk61VBCLmRlhETbOjAxf4qCkv8-ymravJxMOeaDZaRn~xBJaAAWjR4suWN89l85pFsmjCLGEcmL77Dum6~qxkHSANeV7hNI9iNN4hPHVh2PdB2sS1YHnxDx7tgMHXOxPfm7e8LUtNA32sifXPAOn2xNeOcnrEG10JE~DNRX4SIqvHx~1tFKg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","LONGWOOD, Fla. — Commissioners used parts of their March 3 meeting to recap recent community events, spotlight a new local emergency room and note continuing homelessness outreach efforts.

Karen Bush, a volunteer with Our Legacy (an organ and tissue donation program for Central Florida), thanked the city for supporting the group’s annual 5K/8K run and presented commemorative shadow boxes to the city. “This race means so much to me because my husband, Wayne, got a kidney transplant 14 years ago,” Bush said. She told the commission the run raises awareness about organ donation and honors donors and recipients.

Commissioners and staff also reviewed the weekend Strawberry Festival, which drew large crowds and sold out strawberries early. Commissioner Tony Morgan called the event a “grand slam home run” for the city’s outreach and family programming and praised Leisure Services staff for the event’s kid zone.

The commission celebrated the reopening and ribbon cutting for the Orlando Health Longwood ER. Commissioners said the remodeled emergency facility will continue to serve local residents; multiple commissioners attended the ribbon-cutting event.

On homelessness and services, Commissioner McMillan — who attended a mayors-and-managers meeting and a leadership seminar focused on human services — cited McKinney-Vento Act school-count figures from Feb. 3, 2025, saying the Seminole County school system identified 3,151 students as homeless under the McKinney-Vento definition and 355 as unsheltered. McMillan encouraged attendance at a community homelessness symposium scheduled for March 4 at Action Church, moderated by Seminole County Chairman Jay Zembar.

Other community items included notices about a Mercy Road seniors wellness symposium (MercyRoadSeniors.org) on March 12, a Rescue Outreach Mission fundraiser (a percentage of sales at Bronx Pizza to support the county’s only emergency homeless shelter), Next Step Orlando Paralysis events, and Longwood’s third annual Walk for Autism Awareness and Inclusion on April 26 at Ryder Park.

Quotes and context
- “This race means so much to me because my husband, Wayne, got a kidney transplant 14 years ago,” said Karen Bush, volunteer with Our Legacy.
- “That event was a grand slam home run for this whole city,” said Commissioner Tony Morgan about the Strawberry Festival.
- “As of 02/03/2025 … there are 3,151 [homeless students] … and 355 that are unsheltered,” said Commissioner McMillan, citing the McKinney-Vento definition used by the school district.

The items covered community outreach and services rather than new policy decisions; commissioners encouraged residents to attend upcoming events and to support local nonprofits.","Commissioners and community presenters reviewed recent events — a crowded Strawberry Festival — celebrated the opening of a revamped Orlando Health ER and heard homelessness figures and outreach opportunities; an organ-donation volunteer group thanked the city for support of its annual run.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":92,"_47":93,"_49":94,"_51":95,"_53":96,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":97,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":98,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6284079,"Longwood commission approves budget amendment, appointments and consent items",167,3446000,3613000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2583665-71f8f0721281ac1d7c170c87c3f05e62&start=3446&end=3613","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2583665-71f8f0721281ac1d7c170c87c3f05e62/thumbnail_3446000.jpg","/articles/6284079/Longwood/Seminole-County/Florida/Longwood-commission-approves-budget-amendment-appointments-and-consent-items","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6284079-8e102a0b2c7b9102567ef38c23d25428/orig.mp4?Expires=1771207638&Signature=UKhRh~mBWJ0Oxma1HZKwMWb0YC9ACgLzy14cPM4jW0dwaNsPNhK04UfJumwZTY6p6ELilTl2eSZ~ECeJ4ZJGqBfr13hLJLjQ5HY6Od9AOL9bL76eouIbQ0mZ2AD5L0~q92hBuoWjMnrre-RKEkB1-dZglFqm1IC9IpyckhqJXB2ypGi03hx7x5q5wP6VWaOYqtR6Op7kr3uAcSAv7ty5mXFw1TprBpjefutuLdaAedugxc1wp3wAYVRy4RAs-IjR77b5avOlXOVJ-gXKXdH8pxsgsAnE8enNPJvZcoDqTn5HL-VcNg402Jbnxw~GQ1gX4DiUlW7Fsr60s4GzU9SBWA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","LONGWOOD, Fla. — The Longwood City Commission on March 3 unanimously approved a resolution to carry forward unspent fiscal-year 2023–24 funds into the 2024–25 budget, confirmed two board appointments and passed the consent agenda.

The commission adopted Resolution No. 25-1688, described by staff as a technical budget amendment that moves unfinished projects and their funding from the prior fiscal year into the current budget so vendors may be paid when work is completed. Commissioner Tony Morgan moved to approve the resolution; Commissioner Shoemaker seconded the motion, and the roll call vote was 5–0 in favor.

The commission also approved routine consent items A and B after a motion by Deputy Mayor Sackett and a second from Commissioner Boney. Mayor McMillan, Deputy Mayor Sackett, Commissioner Shoemaker, Commissioner Boney and Commissioner Morgan all voted yes on the roll call.

On recognitions and appointments, Commissioner Shoemaker nominated Steel Upholstery as District 5’s business person of the month for March; the nomination carried by voice vote. Shoemaker also nominated Jennifer Barr to the Parks & Recreation Advisory Board; the commission approved the appointment by voice vote. A nomination to the Land Planning Agency — presented for Catalino Quadrado (listed in the record as the Devonshire Homeowners Association president) — was approved unanimously.

These votes were procedural and passed without recorded dissent. City staff told the commission the budget amendment is required because the city cannot process payments until projects move into the active fiscal-year appropriation.

Votes at a glance
- Resolution 25-1688 (budget carryforward): motion by Commissioner Tony Morgan; second by Commissioner Shoemaker. Roll call: McMillan — yes; Sackett — yes; Shoemaker — yes; Boney — yes; Morgan — yes. Outcome: approved, 5–0.
- Consent Agenda (Items A and B): motion by Deputy Mayor Sackett; second by Commissioner Boney. Roll call: McMillan — yes; Sackett — yes; Shoemaker — yes; Boney — yes; Morgan — yes. Outcome: approved, 5–0.
- Business Person of the Month (Steel Upholstery, District 5): nominated by Commissioner Shoemaker; approved by voice vote (unanimous). Outcome: approved.
- Parks & Recreation Advisory Board appointment (Jennifer Barr): nominated by Commissioner Shoemaker; approved by voice vote (unanimous). Outcome: approved.
- Land Planning Agency appointment (Catalino Quadrado): nomination presented; approved by voice vote (unanimous). Outcome: approved.

The actions taken are procedural steps to keep city operations and community programming on schedule. City staff said they will proceed to execute payments and update records under the newly adopted budget amendment.","At its March 3 meeting the Longwood City Commission approved a fiscal-year budget amendment, several board appointments and routine consent items in unanimous votes; commissioners directed staff to return with implementation details on noncontroversial items.","actionData","errors"]

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