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Melissa Dunklin, director of community development, told the council the annexation \"meets the statutory requirements and is consistent with our joint planning agreement with Osceola County, as it is contiguous to city limits and is reasonably compact.\" She described the annexation as an \"encumbrance\" process that follows recorded covenants placed on parcels to allow properties receiving city water or sewer to be annexed when contiguous to city limits.

The item drew more than a dozen public speakers. Residents from Twin Lakes, King's Crest and other neighborhoods repeatedly said they were not informed of the encumbrance language tied to their properties at the time of purchase. William Thomas Fisher said the planning commission had voted to deny the annexation and urged the council to follow that recommendation: \"I strongly suggest that you comply with the recommendation and deny this annexation.\" Wanda Penny Patterson described the change as a financial hardship: \"Don't impact my family. Don't impact my friends and neighbors.\" Ricardo Watson argued the notice and recording were deficient and said he had filed a legal objection; he called the process \"a failure to disclose material facts\" and warned of legal consequences under Florida real estate disclosure law.

Council members heard technical and service-related explanations from staff and public-safety chiefs. Jason Miller, fire chief, said city units already run a large share of emergency calls in the area: \"Statistically speaking, we ran half those calls\" in the Twin Lakes area, he said, noting city stations are often closer than county stations. Miller said Fire Station 35 on Neptune Road is planned and that a projected opening is \"around August, September of next year.\" He added that a faster response can save lives: \"A fire doubles in size every minute.\"

City staff and the city attorney explained that many encumbrances were recorded as part of past development agreements to secure city water and sewer extensions. Addressing legal remedies, the city attorney said these encumbrances were a condition of receiving centralized services and therefore are records the city can rely on when processing voluntary annexations.

Council discussion focused on balancing resident concerns with long-term service planning. Council member Urban said he sympathized with residents on fixed incomes but added his duty to the city: \"I've swore an oath to this office to be fiscally responsible for the city.\" After debate, Urban moved to approve the ordinance; the motion carried 4-1 with Deputy Mayor Fletcher voting no.

The approval means the annexation will move forward under the voluntary encumbrance process described by staff. Residents and several speakers said they would pursue legal and other remedies outside the council process.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","City Council Meeting - May 27, 2025, 6:30 p.m.","oneSentenceSummary","The Saint Cloud City Council voted 4-1 to approve ordinance 2025-28, voluntarily annexing about 997.034 acres under recorded encumbrances and the city's joint planning agreement with Osceola County.","taxTitle","St. Cloud, Osceola County, Florida","taxId",4583,"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},6224316,"Council gives consensus for mayor to sign Main Street support letter for historic inventory grant",119,5881000,6000000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3551168-f234e0d8f6146815fcaeb676ca706f8c&start=5881&end=6000","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3551168-f234e0d8f6146815fcaeb676ca706f8c/thumbnail_5881000.jpg","/articles/6224316/St-Cloud/Osceola-County/Florida/Council-gives-consensus-for-mayor-to-sign-Main-Street-support-letter-for-historic-inventory-grant","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6224316-ac13702202fc6d3c430dee316ae42b67/orig.mp4?Expires=1771153702&Signature=jjxKzpkfdLT~P2BAy~I2PYjlSuK3QONTBTKCNvSFJGIlap3a3xVvpiKk7wEjV9wsKc8Xw0Qf69n3JzUEZAbDmWRo657oVNrHweVkqxmItYBuPMWyG5qM5HM0yVrc~yPhXDWGVrn3OqDgxTT~dCXiAulPthZm8ZeAO5h6jTPEC5EZ9w6fy6Qx2peR~vF5K8QpanScqy3yErMRY13eMpaftX75dIZo6-6RKRc~FwjbCor7bAsB7LCLHGbBOyKgTiIjFV4BIYJfTbNnQ0ULsWFMcBPfQeXVEZI7hoFeLqMludg2rR3HTzdTQOViifm1yW-EHIscIB28Wh~D8Gj28zdEQw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","City staff briefed the council on a request from Representative Stark and Main Street for a letter of support for a grant application to complete a historic inventory (proposal described as extending to Sixth Street). The council provided consensus for the mayor to sign the support letter.

City Manager said the city would not commit funding at this time; staff described the city's likely role as providing in-kind support or matching services if required by the grant. Staff further said they are not committing to expanding a historic district now but will review inventory results before any decision about district boundaries.

Council members expressed general support for Main Street's work and historic recognition projects; no formal motion was required, and staff will proceed with the letter of support.","Council members agreed to have the mayor sign a letter supporting a Main Street grant application to fund a historic inventory. Staff said the city is not committing funds but may consider district changes after the inventory is completed.",{"_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},6224319,"Council approves Marlow Apartments encumbrance annexation",140,5720000,5860000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3551168-f234e0d8f6146815fcaeb676ca706f8c&start=5720&end=5860","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3551168-f234e0d8f6146815fcaeb676ca706f8c/thumbnail_5720000.jpg","/articles/6224319/St-Cloud/Osceola-County/Florida/Council-approves-Marlow-Apartments-encumbrance-annexation","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6224319-7d6be6da92b79aa387b31d000a682eb2/orig.mp4?Expires=1771153702&Signature=J3OjakLiypqeC9oRI-VRU5rH8q04W0IrxCy3clxQMZGw7SamKsMkCTU6Tn4Nbnz8qBMyCViLv7PnP2GUWZO6gl~-opzvr9mnP6XU67g74S7Z7P-Zf41HdS7JqCvJDGtShRJef4mJ949xsjUbE95~ZfmOs~r8cyBm6B8JGi2AugQmcpydRyV83rb4j7EppujruJOK9RMJpYDltrAo~zSs0pfss9BBoQvvh3KVL5RqaadkpxG~DoBCA5ea6KQmynBQZG-FowE1Vy61Mwi-EQB1TlGJNjS3kLYN1OPRis3r8f7kk2-iXvaY0qKFSKt6AvuJDTRcqiD4JjoAYHfUv4jQFA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The City Council approved ordinance 20-25-37 to annex approximately 26.38 acres for Marlow Apartments at Nova Road. Melissa Dunklin, director of community development, described the request as an encumbrance annexation consistent with the Osceola County joint planning agreement.

Staff and the planning commission recommended approval. No members of the public spoke against the item during the hearing. The council approved the ordinance by roll call vote 5-0.","The council approved ordinance 20-25-37 to annex about 26.38 acres for Marlow Apartments at Nova Road by a 5-0 vote. Staff said the request was consistent with the joint planning agreement and is an encumbrance annexation initiated by staff.",{"_33":100,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":101,"_41":102,"_43":103,"_45":104,"_47":105,"_49":106,"_51":107,"_53":108,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":109,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":110,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6224325,"Council unanimously annexes 28.6-acre NOVA site, approves land-use and PUD rezoning",362,164000,526000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3551168-f234e0d8f6146815fcaeb676ca706f8c&start=164&end=526","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3551168-f234e0d8f6146815fcaeb676ca706f8c/thumbnail_164000.jpg","/articles/6224325/St-Cloud/Osceola-County/Florida/Council-unanimously-annexes-286-acre-NOVA-site-approves-land-use-and-PUD-rezoning","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6224325-8c9d2b8106290edc44ba78064ff85bfb/orig.mp4?Expires=1771153702&Signature=BzcxI4O186TidR5eege-BJdzIfvLwlLlXUu4Dn1VkQ2vttyLllYCpGXgFwlR91tEerwrJyHImHWMDsqYPQI8vjdZvk38Zbw89cdLsz9r0DGr7AXRgi~g42kpMYpqHvam55A0TqwrPhU~TOYfurguK~pI4CEouTaYPEZ~Kx5WoFrt2h~1nScWsct8iShfnyRposNTNqWtIR~ttnOti-yUNBJHSs1Y3icL7267vbM8oiWRafWSzQ~QjCOQSFQfTJBTSFnVtoV15464FiyQxnN-EdTHDIWjj0JN2rxLudU0-N48B0VI7~rgWRL1QCfDmaog2ZVjA4yEOutg4TLROOEkyQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Saint Cloud City Council unanimously approved three ordinances (20-25-43, 20-25-44 and 20-25-45) to annex about 28.6 acres for a project identified as NOVA n 192, assign a commercial future land use and adopt a planned unit development zoning designation.

Melissa Dunklin, director of community development, summarized the requests as \"the voluntary annexation, comprehensive plan amendment, and PUD, planned unit development zoning map amendment for the project known as NOVA n 192.\" She told the council the request met statutory requirements, was contiguous to city limits, \"is reasonably compact and will have no adverse impacts on the city facilities and is compatible with the surrounding area.\"

Curtis Arrington of Sam Arrington and Associates, the applicant's representative, said he was available to answer questions. No members of the public spoke against the items during the public hearing.

Planning staff had recommended approval and the planning commission also recommended approval. The council approved each ordinance by separate roll call votes of 5-0.","The City Council approved three ordinances—annexation, future land use map change, and PUD zoning—for a 28.6-acre project identified as NOVA n 192. Planning staff and the commission recommended approval and the council voted 5-0.","actionData","errors"]

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Council approves large voluntary annexation of nearly 1,000 acres over resident objections

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