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Ordinance adoption — Third Street partial right-of-way abandonment
Ordinance 1832‑25, described on the agenda as closing, vacating and abandoning the easterly 350 feet of the undeveloped 50‑foot‑wide Third Street right of way (approximately 17,497.79 square feet, or 0.4 acres, between Hermits Trail and Newburyport Avenue), was presented for second reading and adoption. A motion to adopt ordinance 1832‑25 passed on roll-call: Commissioner O'Malley — yes; Commissioner Reese — yes; (as read) Commissioner attorney — yes; Commissioner Brunching — yes; Mayor Bates — yes. The ordinance includes standard provisions for incorporation of recitals, execution of closing documents, a business‑impact estimate and scrivener’s‑error corrections.

USDA Emergency Watershed Protection Program grant authorization
The commission authorized staff to execute and submit grant documents and authorized the mayor to sign the subsequent grant agreement with the U.S. Department of Agriculture Natural Resources Conservation Service for Emergency Watershed Protection related to damage from Hurricane Milton along the Little Wekiva River. City staff noted the city’s ability to retrieve federal funds quickly and praised staff leading the effort; a motion to authorize the grant documents passed unanimously.

Finance items — two solicitation awards
The commission approved two procurement awards: (a) solicitation award to Infosend Incorporated for printing and mailing services (RFP‑205‑017‑RS), and (b) award to Albert Flores, Inc., doing business as Ovation Construction Company, for removal and installation of Haddonstone ornamental limestone at Cranes Roost Park (ITB‑205‑021‑KY). The motion to approve both finance items passed unanimously.

Approval of minutes
The commission approved the minutes from the regular meeting of March 4, 2025, by motion and voice vote; the motion passed unanimously.

Actions taken at the meeting were procedural and included no additional conditions or amendments in the public record.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","City of Altamonte Springs Commission Meeting Mar 18, 2025","oneSentenceSummary","At its March 18 meeting the commission adopted an ordinance abandoning a portion of Third Street right of way, authorized a USDA Emergency Watershed Protection grant application, and approved two solicitation awards; all motions passed as recorded.","taxTitle","Altamonte Springs, Seminole County, Florida","taxId",54411,"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},6084601,"Commission approves FDOT agreements for Spring Lake Trail despite commissioner cost concerns",335,1146270,1482000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2910827-430c006a4ee19521913b3ca2b18d6a19&start=1146&end=1482","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2910827-430c006a4ee19521913b3ca2b18d6a19/thumbnail_1146270.jpg","/articles/6084601/Altamonte-Springs/Seminole-County/Florida/Commission-approves-FDOT-agreements-for-Spring-Lake-Trail-despite-commissioner-cost-concerns","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6084601-71b67b22337cd9b7837b7cb7b346f0ec/orig.mp4?Expires=1771099059&Signature=l6xKYP5UvYDegxyy2RRBEVtXmDcJubnceOCIR8sCmKneldgWs3y0UWoXnuvh-NrzMF10FBmz1wG0-tSfd7gCVQBMc53QV2dZqeDx4kNuzkkOg2oCKv4f~wtF8G8~npOlVsYmZl2JiyKg9nKf~HN0TwmaBXyjsHhf-qiRgUQsmlACNUh0PwF5W~LW3XtJWH32ta2J6EEgRvMSN4k~ILGCM84D7~0U3Ix7YfvbRnO6mfmUr1az0kWoMVg1f2P0g91QrKYAuyh2shdwkAPHGIPtSzy3XPwgurrExkZ5IVTGbVUOwkTzYGWqx83P5nbfuImBFA622I3QLVyc0-2QbwUo1g__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Altamonte Springs City Commission voted to approve a local agency program agreement (LAP), two locally funded agreements (LFAs) — including contingency and shortfall arrangements — a three-party escrow agreement, and corresponding resolutions with the Florida Department of Transportation related to the Spring Lake Trail.

The public hearing on the agreements drew no speakers from the public. City staff recognized Lenny Barton for his long-term advocacy on the trail; Barton was thanked for “pushing this effort forward.”

During commission discussion, Commissioner Tierney expressed concern about the project’s cost and said she remained “very concerned, especially since there's not land acquisition or design included in this cost.” Tierney said she was “torn” because she supports the trail but questioned the fiscal prudence of the current price.

A city official responded that some of the higher costs reflect work needed to protect townhomes and condominiums adjacent to the corridor, and to add lighting and other features requested during outreach. The official also said, “today is more expensive than yesterday,” noting general construction cost increases.

The motion to approve the LAP, the LFAs (for contingency and shortfall), the three-party escrow agreement and corresponding resolutions (listed in the agenda as Resolutions 14‑58, 14‑509 and 14‑60) passed on a roll-call vote: Commissioner O'Malley — yes; Commissioner Reese — yes; Commissioner Tierney — no; Commissioner Brunching — yes; Mayor Bates — yes.

The commission recorded the project as important for nonmotorized connectivity between the southeast side of the city and the North Lake corridor and described the trail as a long-term investment in mobility. No public testimony was received during the hearing.","The City Commission approved three resolutions and corresponding agreements with the Florida Department of Transportation for the Spring Lake Trail project. One commissioner voted no, citing project cost concerns; staff said higher costs reflect protection of adjacent property and lighting.",{"_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},6084606,"Altamonte Springs confirms Terrence Nicholas as chief of police; swearing-in ceremony held",282,48205,331000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2910827-430c006a4ee19521913b3ca2b18d6a19&start=48&end=331","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2910827-430c006a4ee19521913b3ca2b18d6a19/thumbnail_48205.jpg","/articles/6084606/Altamonte-Springs/Seminole-County/Florida/Altamonte-Springs-confirms-Terrence-Nicholas-as-chief-of-police-swearing-in-ceremony-held","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6084606-ea0ab9b9644b33e4d2d66ad50b390ad1/orig.mp4?Expires=1771099059&Signature=imcS~lHoin9QHYmvh1naLWuhl4Rw254vTsF5LdCUacvthGk~uYLQKi-CExKlTDA1WIFHyVy8WbdJaI3rOEQuXY8MeVHMZzQEvDYtlINFU6UX~c2ZNn3e5mAxL-0rOoBUQNs1EIXX35KaWQoMmx53j5ycukUNmqVW5xauW0PrGS5h0w1AMUmaxEsR9nbk9J65fsohRJhwwQY66xww5P-ErVf5i5GwkZnNC-6DDiUzXRh2XVsJZTAtRGgfwg3iPscC8wp315a1vgLHFZ168wYPaAP7doPNkoLZBA5h6XJfF0LTIVS9MA4etZBXELHI3HI6S-XFiNs5X2gTKM7iCWy8GQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Altamonte Springs City Commission unanimously confirmed Terrence “Terry” Nicholas as chief of police and held his swearing-in and pinning at the commission’s March 18, 2025, meeting.

City staff and elected officials said Nicholas rose through the department over two decades and cited continuity and local experience as reasons for support. At the meeting, a city official introduced Nicholas and described the appointment as “a distinct honor” and praised the city’s practice of developing leaders from within the department.

Nicholas took the oath of office in the council chamber and spoke to the assembled family, colleagues and community members, saying, “I promise that I won't let you down.” He thanked his wife, Georgie, and his daughters and referenced mentors in the department including his predecessors.

Outgoing Chief James “J.R.” Riggs and former Chief Dan Smoots were in the audience and were recognized during the ceremony. Commissioners and the mayor congratulated Nicholas; the commission then voted to confirm him. A motion was made and seconded to confirm Terrence Nicholas as chief of police effective March 29, 2025; the vote passed unanimously.

The commission briefly paused for the pinning and signing of the oath, after which speakers offered congratulations and remarks about the police department’s accreditation and institutional continuity.

No public hearing or public comment was recorded on Nicholas’s confirmation. The official motion to confirm and the mayor’s direction that the city clerk administer the oath were recorded in the meeting minutes.","The City Commission unanimously confirmed Terrence “Terry” Nicholas as Altamonte Springs chief of police effective March 29, 2025. Nicholas was sworn in at the March 18 meeting and thanked family, mentors and department staff in remarks.","actionData","errors"]

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