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Campbell told commissioners the city’s general fund balance increased by about $6,000,000 during 2024, largely because the city recognized remaining ARPA (American Rescue Plan Act) funds; the commission has assigned those funds for future capital projects. The utility fund’s net position rose roughly $3,000,000; total capital assets in the utility fund increased about $5,600,000, and restricted net position (for renewal and replacement and future capital) was about $5,000,000.

Campbell said the utility fund showed an $8,000,000 unrestricted net position deficit, primarily reflecting interfund loans that fronted cash for major capital projects. Debt decreased by about $2,300,000 due to normal payments and there was no new debt during the fiscal year. A federal single audit was required because of ARPA funds; no compliance issues were identified.

Campbell encouraged continued monitoring of the utility fund’s financial health and careful consideration of the use of restricted funds for eligible capital projects. Commissioners had no questions for the auditor at the meeting.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","City of Longwood City Commission Regular Meeting April 21, 2025","oneSentenceSummary","McDermott Davis and Company gave the city an unmodified audit opinion for FY2024; the general fund rose about $6 million after recognizing remaining ARPA funds, utility fund net position rose $3 million but shows an $8 million unrestricted deficit tied to interfund loans.","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},6258980,"Votes at a glance: Longwood commission adopts ordinance on nonpublic forum access, approves historic grant and temporary pharmacy use",646,4178000,4824000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3143951-897b0ca81011d4fe45e3cb163b0db29b&start=4178&end=4824","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3143951-897b0ca81011d4fe45e3cb163b0db29b/thumbnail_4178000.jpg","/articles/6258980/Longwood/Seminole-County/Florida/Votes-at-a-glance-Longwood-commission-adopts-ordinance-on-nonpublic-forum-access-approves-historic-grant-and-temporary-pharmacy-use","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6258980-a301ba444ade965ee409c160d7e361c8/orig.mp4?Expires=1775209718&Signature=eL55AEXwyOLsb~RGIFa11hGP9EhbhkLi2-2Bd81o0QeLpxtPZVUPYFTTtoJ-hyzt0YkpCrlT3lkpvd9C34aDDt-4Htr0WNvFuk5Lo3pzFFmuZnRAeGMG93KTm~aaC8zWv4kSNQG09s397g7IzfQFo7WdBOoBMs2nBALYPTWtvpf7xC4uoItxTOGYi3i-lq8u5wR50cLOjwhD44Lc6Md2V4r4B1lbedzGtPt13vVVkz7CxirL~-KD9~GxuX7wUrJBzH3iOnaD4RnUHhrwP7PDpvtYoP0oZCq-ksbHWcGbSiHypOrkDP-ftAfwwpOI92sojhJuQlThPF9M3CHiA5KfPQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Longwood City Commission at its April 21 meeting adopted an ordinance limiting unauthorized access to nonpublic forums and restricting audio/video recording in areas other than designated public forums, approved a historic-district matching grant for a church roof, and approved a temporary use agreement to allow a pharmacy to open while zoning changes proceed.

Ordinance adoption: The commission read by title and adopted Ordinance No. 25-2266, amending Longwood City Code Chapter 2, Article 1, to prohibit unauthorized access to nonpublic forums and to prohibit audio/video recording in areas other than designated public forums. The commission discussed a staff revision that limits trespass notices tied to recordings to a one-year timeframe rather than indefinite. The motion to adopt was made by Commissioner Tony Boney and seconded by Commissioner Schumacher; roll call was unanimous and the ordinance passed.

Historic district grant: The commission approved a historic-district matching grant application (HG0225) for roof improvements at Christ Church Episcopal, 151 West Church Avenue. Planning staff recommended approval; Commissioner Abby Shoemaker moved approval, Deputy Mayor Bridal Sackett seconded, and the roll call vote was unanimous. Staff noted the city’s annual allocation to the grant program is $15,000 and this award is the second of the fiscal year, leaving $5,000 remaining.

Temporary use agreement for Sunshine Pharmacy: The commission approved a temporary use agreement to allow Sunshine Pharmacy (listed as Sunshine Pharmacy of Casselberry in the agreement) to operate at 876 S. U.S. Highway 1792 while the city processes an LDC (land development code) amendment. Staff outlined a schedule that would take the amendment to the Local Planning Agency on May 14 and the City Commission on May 19 and June 2; if the ordinance changes are approved, the temporary agreement would be superseded.

Consent and other actions: The commission approved the consent agenda (items 10A–E) and separately approved item 10F (a purchase/memorialization related to the Leadership Seminole graduation) after a brief discussion; Deputy Mayor Sackett moved approval of the consent agenda and later moved approval of 10F with memorialization language; motions passed unanimously.","At its April 21 meeting the Longwood City Commission adopted an ordinance restricting access and recording in certain nonpublic areas, approved a historic district matching grant for a church roof, and approved a temporary use agreement allowing Sunshine Pharmacy to open while the city processes a zoning text amendment.",{"_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},6258985,"Longwood resident complains of property damage from fiber installation; commission directs staff to draft ordinance",2204,1676000,3880000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3143951-897b0ca81011d4fe45e3cb163b0db29b&start=1676&end=3880","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3143951-897b0ca81011d4fe45e3cb163b0db29b/thumbnail_1676000.jpg","/articles/6258985/Longwood/Seminole-County/Florida/Longwood-resident-complains-of-property-damage-from-fiber-installation-commission-directs-staff-to-draft-ordinance","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6258985-7f80cbb81349271d2b5f16c6082e5b5d/orig.mp4?Expires=1775209718&Signature=TNLKMEb04ny4SHbbCaDQCIdrVtyK5GYyrmToYmEOBo7-42EQtLZr1aItbToqJkVm4LMMXR9FwR1TGhFlkkoZJLlK8JDCM0--3Uplj~YM0ShvbVapdO~3DxlECUxWyxDmjobpblkHsp1nLjYBczpQW9FFfM5-7voYUIZ4CLGsvnhb1WU6y6l84s~0eF-qHTFMMcSRK32er0Cki0Bl-MK2DWWBHHfDp7X-F9cw60gn0FVv18nMbO-ok4o0TNKiTWLZn1M~ursvydFzOBMAnxTawIifzz1~X6UEk6qUIc5Ud6a8Piw0IgCEWvLszfOsgcXabU1-qtjp1V~g-zZz0p5faA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Charles Bassin, a Longwood resident, told the City Commission on April 21 that contractors installing fiber-optic lines dug large holes, parked equipment on his lawn and left a utility box partly on his property.

Bassin said the work began on or about Jan. 13, 2025, at his house, 515 Devonshire Boulevard, in the Longwood subdivision. “They started out with 3 large holes dug in my front yard… about 3 and a half feet deep, large enough for a man to stand in up to his waist,” Bassin said. He said workers placed a roughly 2-by-3-foot box 18 feet from the roadway “well beyond the right of way.” Bassin also described litter and ruts from parked equipment and said a promised remediation produced dead sod.

The commission discussed the broader pattern of installation problems and limited local authority to regulate such work. The city attorney explained state law restrains some local regulation of telecommunications but said cities can require a single, identifiable responsible permit holder and could require cash escrow to ensure repairs. “That company has to register with the city… [and] post a cash escrow of a certain amount that sits in the city bank account,” the city attorney said, describing a template ordinance used elsewhere that holds the top-level service provider accountable rather than an untraceable subcontractor.

Commissioners emphasized the need to identify who is responsible for work in Longwood and to ensure property owners are made whole. Commissioner Tony Boney said the city should “get that covered for Mr. Bassin because that shouldn't be happening.” Deputy Mayor Bridal Sackett said staff had taken photos and that the work on Bassin’s property “definitely violated his private property.”

On a unanimous voice vote and roll call, the commission approved a motion directing the city manager to work with the city attorney to draft an ordinance regulating fiber-optic companies’ work inside city limits, including mechanisms to identify responsible permit holders and financial assurance to pay for remediation when work damages private property or city infrastructure.

The commission did not adopt an ordinance that night; the motion directs staff to prepare proposed language for future consideration. The city attorney warned the draft could draw legal challenges from telecom firms and noted the approach used elsewhere has attracted lobbying and threats of litigation.

Residents who described damage urged the city to document incidents with photos and video. Commissioners encouraged neighbors to collect evidence to help enforcement or claims.","A Longwood homeowner told the commission contractors excavated on his yard while installing fiber-optic lines, leaving deep holes and a large utility box on private property; commissioners voted unanimously to direct the city manager and city attorney to draft an ordinance to hold telecom owners responsible and require financial assurance.","actionData","errors"]

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City auditor presents unmodified opinion; Longwood posts $6 million general fund increase largely from ARPA funds

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Longwood resident complains of property damage from fiber installation; commission directs staff to draft ordinance