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What staff presented
- Scope and analysis: County engineers and consultants reviewed crash history, performed ICE stage 1'2 evaluations, modelled multimodal demand and ran traffic simulations (including Synchro) for the corridor's major intersections. The study modeled near-term and 20-year design horizons and reviewed a broad set of alternatives (more than 1,000 scenario permutations) including signals, multi-lane roundabouts, two-lane treatments and a \u001cbow-tie\u001d configuration at one junction.
- Safety findings: The corridor study identified 113 crashes in the analyzed period, including 36 injury crashes and a cluster just south of the northern segment; staff said roundabouts statistically reduce severity and conflict points and that the selected plan most effectively balances safety, operations and right-of-way impacts.
- Recommended option: The county recommended a four-lane corridor section with 11-foot lanes, a center median and pedestrian/bicycle accommodations, and a single-lane roundabout at Longboat Lane, along with signal and turn-lane improvements at the southern intersections near Corner Lake Drive and Cypress Lake Boulevard. The ICE analysis supported signal or roundabout options at different intersections and staff selected the package they judged to be the best balance of safety and cost.
- Cost and funding: Staff estimated a total cost of roughly $70.3 million (including contingencies). The county currently has approximately $59.5 million identified from existing capital program funds, Infrastructure Investment program dollars and proportionate developer contributions, leaving an estimated funding gap of about $10.9 million. Staff said the project is in the county's capital plan and requested direction to proceed with design, additional public outreach and right-of-way acquisition.

Public involvement and next steps
Staff conducted extensive outreach: 28 stakeholder meetings, four public meetings, mailings to more than 12,000 addresses, online materials and a public survey. Commissioners asked staff to do additional community briefings, particularly in District 5 and adjacent neighborhoods, and asked staff to further coordinate with Orange County Public Schools on traffic patterns around East River High School and bus operations. The board asked staff to work with the district commissioner on a public meeting before scheduling the project for a public hearing and a decision on corridor approval.

Why it matters: The corridor has long been on the county's long-range plan and county staff said congestion would reach an unacceptable level in the 2035'2038 horizon if not addressed. The study prioritized safety, multimodal access and limited property impacts by focusing improvements where crash history and projections showed meaningful benefit.

Next steps
Staff will: (1) schedule an additional community meeting at the district commissioner's request; (2) continue design refinement and right-of-way planning; and (3) return with a public hearing date and final recommended alternative after the additional outreach. The board did not yet vote to adopt a final plan but directed staff to proceed with the next public-engagement and design steps.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Orange County Board of County Commissioners Meeting Afternoon Session | April 22, 2025","oneSentenceSummary","Orange County presented a formal corridor and ICE (Intersection Control Evaluation) study April 22 recommending four-lane upgrades on Choleota Road with a single-lane roundabout at Longboat Lane to reduce crashes and add pedestrian facilities.","taxTitle","Orange County, Florida","taxId",2866,"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},6576556,"Commissioners continue Hope City Refuge rezoning after public opposition and outstanding code issues; hearing set for June 3",2620,10700000,13320000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3086513-252dcbac880042021804fc7adc5c7e24&start=10700&end=13320","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3086513-252dcbac880042021804fc7adc5c7e24/thumbnail_10700000.jpg","/articles/6576556/Orange-County/Florida/Commissioners-continue-Hope-City-Refuge-rezoning-after-public-opposition-and-outstanding-code-issues-hearing-set-for-June-3","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6576556-7944a3838115d9596a3868af09f36c78/orig.mp4?Expires=1770982428&Signature=JLwjqsV87EY~s13YIr-Yb3TQxsCHzDhVi3LNFNaxhaMDa7IDl3Kkqd0WFE5E54IkBRT-Y9MyAIF-ZMKqMps9y2nLXh8NV0vwvrKDzMwOjMM-V7QZyg1SGbQ85YXoQZ4vDpd8tZbY-R2Om0dL6FlhJ7SuTiG5FmNh48-wbLzMlUnC9K01qVCxThUh2JDKkHLS1x1Zhxz~yGmtNTC9sGyaN7~7GzBUUejddPVh~XhB0Aw9tQvda-~BkjnGTcx2TWPYcQ77K~T4cES0B9r-Vc6PC~44BTg~b~49xcvgo2~OC7zLzc1U9uBw1SqmUU6izE9EFNY3n5kbR5UlgCVHeuwUEA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Board of County Commissioners on April 22 continued a rezoning and small-scale land-use change from A-2 (agricultural/rural) to a planned development to allow housing and social services proposed by Hope City Refuge. Commissioners said they wanted additional time for the applicant to resolve outstanding code-enforcement issues, confirm financing and clarify operational partners after lengthy public testimony that included both strong support for the ministry's mission and strong concerns from nearby residents about safety and past violations.

What was proposed: The applicant, Hope City Refuge, sought land-use and zoning changes for a property south of State Road 50 and west of SR 417 that would allow up to 120 transitional housing units, 120 emergency housing units, a 9,000-square-foot drug treatment facility and a 9,000-square-foot education/administration space. The plan divides the property into two parcels: a hotel-style emergency shelter parcel for screening and intake, and a lower-density transitional housing parcel intended for young adults aging out of foster care.

Public comment and staff notes: Dozens of residents attended and spoke. Opponents described repeated safety incidents and past code and fire-safety violations at property locations tied to the ministry, and asked the commission not to approve a large-scale facility before the applicant resolved fines and permitting issues. Supporters and faith leaders said the ministry provides outreach, housing and services for people in need and urged the county to help enable the project. County code compliance and fire prevention staff told the board that many violations dated to 2021 and that, while substantial compliance steps had been completed recently, administrative fines remain on the record and several non-negotiable fines were not yet resolved.

Commission response and outcome: Commissioners and staff said they were sympathetic to the applicant's charitable goals but needed more documentation of compliance, funding and operational partners before approving a land-use and zoning change for a facility of this size. The commission voted to continue the item to a June 3 meeting (2:00 p.m.), giving the applicant time to clear up outstanding permitting and enforcement matters and to provide additional operational and financing details. The board instructed staff to continue to coordinate with the applicant and the district commissioner on outstanding steps.

Clarifying details
- Compliance and fines: County records cited during the hearing show code-enforcement cases dating back to 2021, including matters that led to a court injunction requiring vacating certain occupancies. County staff said some fines have been reduced through the administrative process but other fines and penalties remain and some issues were addressed only within days of the hearing.
- Operations and partners: The applicant described planned service partners, medical support and pro bono resources but did not present a finalized financing package or a fully resolved list of operational contracts in board comments; commissioners asked the applicant to provide firm documentation on funding and partner commitments.

Next steps: The commission continued the matter to June 3 to allow the applicant to work with county departments to: finalize permits, document funding sources and firm service partners, and resolve or clarify the status of outstanding fines and compliance. The county's code compliance and fire prevention offices will continue to monitor the property and report back with a compliance summary prior to the next hearing.

Votes at a glance
- Motion to continue Hope City Refuge rezoning to June 3 at 2:00 p.m.; mover: Commissioner Uribe; second: (recorded second). Outcome: passed unanimously on April 22.","The Board of County Commissioners continued a contentious rezoning request from Hope City Refuge on April 22 after public testimony flagged past code and fire-safety violations and asked the applicant to resolve fines, finalize financing and clarify operational partners before a final land-use decision.",{"_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},6576560,"Orange County officials say federal privacy rules limit what jail staff can disclose about ICE detainees; board asks for more public guidance",8122,608000,8730000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3086513-252dcbac880042021804fc7adc5c7e24&start=608&end=8730","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3086513-252dcbac880042021804fc7adc5c7e24/thumbnail_608000.jpg","/articles/6576560/Orange-County/Florida/Orange-County-officials-say-federal-privacy-rules-limit-what-jail-staff-can-disclose-about-ICE-detainees-board-asks-for-more-public-guidance","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6576560-1bc850df0586110806d0e0b4258ca0a0/orig.mp4?Expires=1770982428&Signature=lceA4fvqwFbbGHBmz35t3j2ydJabCROIE2wGou5H7BnVHj6mLGSrAyjoiCbMRd2KnsemUuMRWfMzBDFx8kvybDWIu87GfmHoar6oFhmRB1sbSiRYkxDysKKYnWXE5K8gCDGO-1t4Rr3XsIHDuXN4g6isPSGS2U~lI12TJ-djqNviIXOD7p6r0B-FgVdC6W1Q33q3EugnlAN5AySmfPZkL1~gl4m2uf8DSIFynNcLEygEw3ofiEwd6VlsqluK0-tlPm2GkYPTYEeY2Mcs8lU5u-tXHTPaZr7BnTU3Fw1ErRbneBHbGJDcSie1RFuxadcbGRvGgvORufcbik6X0DBg2g__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Orange County officials told the Board of County Commissioners on April 22 that federal privacy rules and the county's agreement with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) limit what jail staff can disclose about detainees held on immigration warrants. Corrections and county legal staff said the county is collecting operational data, pursuing higher per-diem reimbursement and planning more public information in multiple languages, while urging caution about what the jail may formally tell callers.

The briefing was led by Deputy County Administrator and Director of Public Safety Danny Banks and Corrections Chief Luis Quinones, with legal context provided by county attorney staff (Scott Chevenell/Chabineau). They said federal regulations, including 8 C.F.R. \u00016236.6 and exemptions the federal government has invoked under 5 U.S.C. \u0001552(b)(6), restrict disclosure of identifying information about persons held on ICE warrants. County presenters said the county's memorandum of agreement (MOA) with ICE also requires ICE approval for release of MOA-related information.

Why it matters: Commissioners pressed staff for more tools to help families locate detained loved ones and for clear, multilingual \"know your rights\" materials in the jail. Public commenters and commissioners described fear in immigrant communities, and multiple members of the commission asked that the county develop outreach materials and a clearer public map of what is and is not disclosable.

Key details
- Scope and numbers: Chief Quinones told the board that at 6:00 a.m. on the day of the meeting the jail held about 80 inmates with local charges who also had ICE detainers and 36 individuals held solely on ICE detainers; staff said those totals were higher than earlier months and that recent enforcement had brought a large influx in a short period (they reported bringing in 20 detainees the previous day).
- Operational limits: Chief Quinones said corrections officers fingerprint all arrestees to establish identity, provide access to phones and tablets, post \"know your rights\" information in booking and housing units, and maintain internal tracking reports that record arrests and releases. He said warrant-service work by county officers occurs inside the secure jail facility and that officers performing federal warrant duties are covered by the Federal Tort Claims Act for that limited duty-time.
- Legal limits: County legal staff explained that federal privacy rules and the county's MOA with ICE constrain what staff may disclose; that the State of Florida recently required counties to sign MOAs to participate in 287(g)-style programs; and that termination of any such agreement is governed by state statute and may require approval from the State Board of Executive Clemency or the cabinet and 90 days' written notice under the MOA.
- Reimbursement and costs: Quinones said the county bills a per-diem of $145/day for housing ICE detainees, but the Intergovernmental Service Agreement (IGSA) with ICE reimburses $88/day; the county is pursuing negotiations with ICE to raise the rate and is seeking federal and state reimbursement sources, including a state fund and the federal State Criminal Alien Assistance Program (SCAAP). Staff summarized a current funding gap of roughly $57 per detainee per day under the IGSArate.
- Access to assistance: Staff said the ICE website provides links to legal service organizations and that ICE flyers listing legal resources are available; county staff said they planned to post those resources and additional local pro bono and advocacy contacts in multiple languages, on kiosks and in the inmates' tablet system, and near phones in booking.

Board response and next steps
Commissioners repeatedly asked for greater clarity and help for detained people and their families: requests included (1) standardized \"know your rights\" materials in multiple languages and formats; (2) a concise community-facing page explaining what the jail may and may not disclose and how families can contact ICE; (3) ongoing operational data on daily counts of detainees with local charges versus those held only on ICE detainers; and (4) confirmation of who may legally receive data requests. Staff said they would work with the county attorney's office and corrections to produce appropriate materials and to add ICE-related counts to the daily population report while ensuring compliance with federal law.

What the county will not do: Legal staff warned that because immigration detainer matters are federal civil matters, the county cannot appoint counsel for detainees at county expense; county staff also said they would not share identifying records about ICE detainees with the public without ICE approval or a lawful basis. Legal staff also cautioned against county staff giving legal advice; instead the county will post vetted links to pro bono legal resources.

Community reaction: Commissioners and several public speakers said immigrant residents are fearful about enforcement and family separation, and urged the county to move quickly on clear, practical outreach materials and to coordinate with community legal providers.

Tally of formal actions: The board did not take a formal vote to change policy on the MOA or the ICE program during the April 22 session; commissioners discussed possible resolutions and litigation but deferred any formal action pending legal research and additional information from staff.

Ending: County staff and the county attorney's office will work with Corrections to (a) produce public-facing guidance that complies with federal privacy rules, (b) prepare multilingual \"know your rights\" materials for display and tablets, and (c) add ICE-detainer counts to routine operational reporting back to the commission. The board asked staff to return with recommended language and clarified data elements before any resolution or legal action would be considered.","Orange County officials told the Board of County Commissioners on April 22 that federal privacy rules and the county's memorandum of agreement with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) limit what jail staff can disclose about detainees held on immigration warrants, even as commissioners pressed for clearer, multilingual information for families.","actionData","errors"]

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