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A council member encouraged neighbors to come to the market to pick up free trees provided by Duke (electric utility) and said the city will donate and inspect trees proposed for planting in the right of way to avoid conflicts with water lines and other infrastructure. \"They just gotta come out and inspect where, you know, all the water lines and everything are, and they plant the trees in the roadway place so it doesn't mess with the infrastructure,\" a council member said.

Public Works staff reported the city has been \"aggressively approaching our urban forestry\" since the division returned to full staffing, and that the city has received awards for planting more trees than it removed over the past two years.

Council members said they had seen new plantings in neighborhoods and encouraged residents to participate; the city will handle location inspections before planting in the right-of-way.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Maitland City Council Meeting - April 28, 2025","oneSentenceSummary","Council members highlighted a city tree giveaway and said staff will inspect proposed right-of-way plantings to avoid conflicts with utilities; Public Works said the city has increased planting and received recognition for tree-planting efforts.","taxTitle","City of Maitland, Orange County, Florida","taxId",71214,"location","Florida","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":77,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":78,"_41":79,"_43":80,"_45":81,"_47":82,"_49":83,"_51":84,"_53":85,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":86,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":87,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6256736,"Maitland council names Vance Guthrie vice mayor",62,1073000,1135000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3155294-d475b95d58e744dc34042e589f5f9e51&start=1073&end=1135","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3155294-d475b95d58e744dc34042e589f5f9e51/thumbnail_1073000.jpg","/articles/6256736/Florida/Maitland-council-names-Vance-Guthrie-vice-mayor","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6256736-0f58b69d63e2ee8c0bd6c972d4610e00/orig.mp4?Expires=1771165070&Signature=eqGkGjfNbYQtewyHim-3yR7gCTPlPUtkXZKwXvhrSoP4eOIj1Vkvy09omx3yFBHjgWDB1t2BC1p-A38crUNpMsaC5nyrm156a2v0ZP4sTkJHCR3wIJvgRblc5hARxEMpX1vQ0Y6hImR678JnjCdN9zfFRFS~HmTbcZKgq7nqGenXJtwyU-p87TUMm7dkV2fyjV6Bq7UodLm1WkZK-XJjvrz7PA9yQ-vNeq5r0aQS~EQ5FnhQ5iuHPHiOy57z06TgxeMqD4u9dmsKP1boJkcv97qHbFW8QC1GMv-8qW9ws02uGlzusbOD9RKO49YaLq9g3gcNLfHbzML-Pyb4RrANmA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The City of Maitland City Council on April 28 selected Vance Guthrie as the city's vice mayor for a one-year term.

During the meeting's business portion, a council member nominated Vance Guthrie for vice mayor; another council member seconded the nomination and the council voted in favor by voice/roll call. \"Thank you everybody,\" Guthrie said after the vote.

Council members described the vice mayor role as a one-year assignment. The council did not record a formal ballot count in the transcript beyond affirmative votes heard on the record; the mayor congratulated Guthrie after the selection.","The City of Maitland City Council selected Vance Guthrie as vice mayor for a one-year term following a nomination and roll-call confirmation during the April 28 meeting.",{"_33":89,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":90,"_41":91,"_43":92,"_45":93,"_47":94,"_49":95,"_51":96,"_53":97,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":98,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":99,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6256739,"City attorney flags audit contract language; council signals plan to solicit audit proposals",205,770000,975000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3155294-d475b95d58e744dc34042e589f5f9e51&start=770&end=975","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3155294-d475b95d58e744dc34042e589f5f9e51/thumbnail_770000.jpg","/articles/6256739/Florida/City-attorney-flags-audit-contract-language-council-signals-plan-to-solicit-audit-proposals","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6256739-96c14a37d7798abfcb90d07e5fc50e66/orig.mp4?Expires=1771165070&Signature=OtaCQ4WgueuvVjuViNnOaTwbeoIwyGBKjECt8IthbmepUDfrx7O4iJGQAmoKRdxReWU~0vDo79JASZsrgfsSVjjiy52miUcGNNLKZo-W1BzAjZkPO0vRsA1BzFc07D3TEifi9QdQXti3qoFl0MBHRXYPBpnzjMxHYNNDbMGj6THojCrqV~e5J2KkCgR7hjnaGqIv7rvAi94-YsUOcPZxtKe30Ttwk2wFSvCdLq63~ghDLzcfdddeBqKGO-x2TrXdhVaFIJioKoqn7uSID1Ie~VJ9bwxY5j7rJOSvf0GJ2hv5Kgfi35y3kaLBt4OVnn8NOUR3yUsS2I9nc1yVPpCyEQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","City Attorney Cliff told the City of Maitland City Council on April 28 that language in the city's auditor agreement with Ridge and Ingram raised \"legal ramifications\" that warrant review and possibly a request for proposals.

Cliff said he had reviewed a fee agreement the firm presented and identified terms that concerned him, including a broad limitation-of-liability clause and a termination provision that gives the auditor \"the right and sole discretion to withdraw for any reason from any specific engagement\" upon written notice, which would release the firm from the obligation to complete contracted services. \"They have a limitation of liability section, that keeps them from having the liability for basically any kind of damages... their damages can never exceed the amount of the fees we pay them,\" Cliff said, arguing that the clause could leave the city exposed.

Cliff told council members the problematic language appeared in a recent engagement letter the firm provided in the midst of an ongoing multi-year engagement. He recommended the city consider timing its review now because budget-season procurement planning was imminent.

City Manager Mark explained how the council could proceed: staff could issue a request for proposals (RFP) and form an audit selection committee consisting of one council member and two outside, non-city employees to review responses and return a recommendation to council. When asked whether council should take action now, one council member said, \"Send them forward to find a, you know, find an alternative,\" expressing support for soliciting other firms. The council did not record a formal vote on the matter during the meeting; staff said they would proceed if given direction.

Council members and staff discussed the timing and the need to examine contract language rather than basing decisions solely on price. Cliff said the concern was contractual language, not the fee itself.

No motion to replace the auditor was recorded that evening; the recorded action was direction for staff to explore alternatives and, if appropriate, to issue an RFP for auditing services ahead of the city's budget schedule.","City Attorney Cliff told the council the city's current auditor agreement with Ridge and Ingram contains clauses that limit the firm's liability and allow unilateral withdrawal; council members instructed staff to explore alternatives and consider an RFP ahead of budget season.",{"_33":101,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":102,"_41":103,"_43":104,"_45":105,"_47":106,"_49":107,"_51":108,"_53":109,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":110,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":111,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6256745,"Maitland council amends cross-connection rules; clarifies who must test backflow devices",133,466000,599000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3155294-d475b95d58e744dc34042e589f5f9e51&start=466&end=599","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3155294-d475b95d58e744dc34042e589f5f9e51/thumbnail_466000.jpg","/articles/6256745/Florida/Maitland-council-amends-cross-connection-rules-clarifies-who-must-test-backflow-devices","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6256745-71c950b437be1dd2deee5a5b39164617/orig.mp4?Expires=1771165070&Signature=a8kzLkdtk3VmIIX62NGxx56A5oK3XnTp4Bxi~J7aTWnDbchWGdUC47ZmIKVkIoX5TSagdEqkWEbo9FwWpOaIx8eoc7n9wcsouucHbtQhL3348EctjEEwTCnt-FQo~hmMPrck1MZh6b1tZ5d7EEiNtpfQ~6D~ouBVV0jpJ2A7FMDSlJiF9VXs143sXLouQAkeRftTLFuvT39njEJ6TMrPyXPP8dywsjy99bgFhHfqPcs49J4QeWB~XIbbIE2xOov8HdSgNieRyxhEJy7rWyUmMWf1gf4hRfoGH9ZbgJpUrDVHwXwix12iCN1tf-qIKN-7IpJuflpynsDvjHQdzEcrwA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The City of Maitland City Council on April 28 adopted amendments to its cross-connection control ordinance to clarify responsibilities for backflow-prevention devices and testing.

City Manager Mark (last name not specified) told the council the amendments clarify that owners — not the city — own most backflow devices and that the city will perform testing on residential service connections smaller than 2 inches; owners of nonresidential service connections greater than 2 inches must arrange testing and provide annual test results to the city. The ordinance also requires dual-jet backflow devices to be refurbished or replaced every 10 years \"according to DEE rules,\" and it removes certain city charges for replacement repairs.

Mark said the changes are mostly cleanup to make program responsibilities and procedures explicit after staff and residents encountered confusion following prior language. \"It clarifies who owns the backflow vendors, which is the homeowner or business owner,\" he said, and added the amendments respond to a resident-driven question about acceptable tests.

During public comment, a business owner identified as Mitchell asked why the city specifies a low-cost inline device (DCD 100) for some applications while irrigation connections use dual-check or double-check valves that can cost substantially more; he described a roughly $35 inline part versus a roughly $400 irrigation unit. Mark said he would ask public works to follow up on that technical question.

Council members discussed whether adopting the amendments would lock the city into a specific approach. Mark replied that the ordinance does not prevent later changes: \"No change in reference. So if anything comes up, you know, it changes.\" The council voted to adopt the ordinance on second reading.

The adopted ordinance amends article 2, section 20-25 of the city's code; the city clerk will publish the ordinance and any administrative procedures required to implement the clarified testing schedule.","The City of Maitland adopted amendments to its cross-connection (backflow) ordinance to clarify ownership and annual testing responsibilities, require replacement or refurbishment of dual check devices every 10 years under DEE rules, and remove certain replacement charges.",{"_33":113,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":114,"_41":115,"_43":116,"_45":117,"_47":118,"_49":119,"_51":120,"_53":121,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":122,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":123,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6256748,"Maitland council adopts nonexclusive franchise for construction and demolition hauling",430,435000,865000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3155294-d475b95d58e744dc34042e589f5f9e51&start=435&end=865","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3155294-d475b95d58e744dc34042e589f5f9e51/thumbnail_435000.jpg","/articles/6256748/Florida/Maitland-council-adopts-nonexclusive-franchise-for-construction-and-demolition-hauling","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6256748-fc6e3cfc11dc8bf9c288d272c986dd12/orig.mp4?Expires=1771165070&Signature=lSoExzRbuQMPsjGwth-Z78exOwDkgGlVfVKebE2LqpxNPN8h8izf~PqKkmVBVvm0nWigzxy7wEO2StQt5EVBvDgCvNgTJxaxAhGkA-cVLt64q6NieL3~8nioVEk95kAZ5toIMa12tT6eMOX5ZFPgfMS7btPXXIfObAOza4nqtE5u2rl-3FqWB1~yX0xovs5iX2~uJiYoWGcZ3MdeTCH7Ho2~vcOHR0RfTRcHhnKDh~POqZM3w6LPJpc2ChNAk9k-MAPsJxl27IdqtTp4POtGMoatznY9AHVnXGvRN5ha~eZfi7lbxU22X6TwCp2U57HDjj7luBm6yk9KJ3nyiOc2AA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The City of Maitland City Council on April 28 adopted Ordinance No. 1422, granting Earth Hall LLC a nonexclusive franchise to provide construction and demolition debris hauling within the city.

Council members said the move follows an existing approach in which the city maintains a separate, optional franchise process for construction-and-demolition (C&D) hauling rather than requiring residents and contractors to use the municipality's primary hauler. City Manager Mark (last name not specified) said the change preserves flexibility for contractors and homeowners to shop among providers for C&D hauling services while the city's commercial/residential franchise with Waste Pro remains in place.

\"Back in 02/2013, city council approved an exclusive franchise agreement with Waste Pro, who does all of our commercial and residential recycling and waste hauling,\" Mark said. \"One part of that agreement was left out was construction and demolition debris pickup. Contractors and homeowners wanted a little more flexibility in terms of who they could use for that.\" He added that the city has handled each C&D provider as a separate, identical franchise agreement and that the Earth Hall LLC franchise is the 17th of that type.

There were no public comments opposed to the ordinance during the hearing, and the council adopted the second reading by roll call. Council member Scott French was recorded voting \"Aye,\" and Mayor (recorded as) Waddes also voted \"Aye.\" The ordinance was declared adopted.

The franchise ordinance and related documents define the terms and conditions under which a nonexclusive hauler may operate; the city clerk's office will post the finalized franchise documents and effective date as required by the city charter.

No financial terms specific to the Earth Hall LLC franchise were presented aloud at the meeting. The council handled the item on the consent agenda and did not expand the record with additional contract details at the time of adoption.","The City of Maitland on April 28 approved Ordinance No. 1422 granting Earth Hall LLC a nonexclusive franchise to provide construction and demolition debris hauling, continuing the city's approach of separate permits for that service rather than folding it into the main waste hauler contract.","actionData","errors"]

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