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Public comment and several commissioners focused on future phases of the multi‑segment plan, including alignment choices east of Dean Road. Commissioner Martina Simrad (identified in the meeting as Commissioner Martinez Simrad) expressed substantive concerns that later segments could require construction through Blanchard Park, wetlands in the Econ River basin, and land adjacent to Central Florida Research Park — impacts she and others said could harm parkland, critical floodwater infrastructure and a major economic hub. Staff said that nothing east of Dean Road is being acquired or constructed today; those segments exist only as a long‑range line on the county’s transportation plan and would require a separate Roadway Conceptual Analysis (RCA) and public study before any decisions are made.

Deputy county staff and the project manager explained the phased approach: segment 1a (436 to Goldenrod) is designed and in right‑of‑way acquisition; segment 1b (Goldenrod to Harrell) has design work completed and some prior land purchases; segment 2 (Harrell to Dean) has plans but is not permitted; sections east of Dean would require new study before any acquisition or construction. Staff described fiscal planning that includes right‑of‑way funding over the next two years and no construction funding currently budgeted for segment construction; the overall estimated future construction cost for the first segment was described by staff as roughly $40,000,000, but acquisition for the easements under consideration now would be a small portion of that cost.

Commissioners asked clarifying questions about park impacts and whether the county’s existing parcel holdings or prior purchases could conflict with other county uses such as temporary housing. Several commissioners asked staff to provide the prior studies and alignment details to better inform affected stakeholders and district offices.

A motion to approve the right‑of‑way action for the westernmost portion of segment 1a was made, seconded and carried. The clerk announced the motion passed with one recorded no vote and that Commissioner Michael Scott was absent for that vote. County staff reiterated that future segments east of Dean will require their own studies, community meetings and approvals before any additional right‑of‑way is acquired or construction is authorized.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Orange County Board of County Commissioners Meeting | June 3, 2025","oneSentenceSummary","The Board approved acquisition of two drainage easements on the western portion of the planned Richard Crotty Parkway (segment 1a) to preserve right‑of‑way; staff said later phases east of Dean Road are not funded and will require separate study and approvals.","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},6541231,"Dozens urge Orange County to track ICE detainees; commissioners say county will seek legal/operational updates",2176,1777000,3953000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3633137-da227ff8a7af2e6f93da8eddf9358f48&start=1777&end=3953","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3633137-da227ff8a7af2e6f93da8eddf9358f48/thumbnail_1777000.jpg","/articles/6541231/Orange-County/Florida/Dozens-urge-Orange-County-to-track-ICE-detainees-commissioners-say-county-will-seek-legaloperational-updates","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6541231-c84e47b378bce44a06f1aa5e62b48f97/orig.mp4?Expires=1770498743&Signature=Gx4QnIDF0EgAE9qhYk-dAqr3xBNvbKl473F1Wd4HFTqdzkXa3vvfLZAWyad~EqyJQewxzBwWivIUmZ1TqLWzrvw-A7Ch731irzDk~SSnxIMznrTeudRAqmh4w4QmQa1SXlBjUbecWOEKtsC-m-cejwDmmx5EI~QWPuHQzF81D5tw9hjD8MqGHd6arQKiL8Zi423S19JwGblds7sePWKft-fpup9I0emyGO8RPhAv9lQMsjWUmKArMQCPSjbR2e3iVKsSm9WhjgjBcLIY12V8EJTeVus4nLjCRKa1RTIz6J7A~DfA6U7BPY2O0h6hh~nFAjCVnOr2phC8g4lPjFs3kA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","During the public comment period June 6, 28 speakers addressed the Board of County Commissioners, most urging that the county guarantee and track the whereabouts and due process of people detained by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) while in the Orange County jail system.

Speakers included students, faith leaders, immigrants, community organizers and union representatives. Common concerns were that people flagged by ICE “disappear” from local records, families are unable to find detainees, and detainees sometimes lack access to counsel or notification that family can use to locate them. Several speakers said people detained included long‑term residents, parents and workers rather than dangerous criminals.

Representative public commenters included Aliyah Noemi (UCF student, immigrant rights advocate), Isaiah Marck (United Local 737 hospitality worker representative), Paul Heroux (resident and longtime Orange County resident), Sister Anne Kendrick (immigrant and farmworker advocate), and community members who said they had supported neighbors or family members detained by ICE. A number of speakers asked the commission to alter local contracts or practices to require notification and tracking of federal detainees while they are in county custody.

Mayor Jerry Demings and county staff responded at length. Mayor Demings acknowledged the concerns and said federal immigration enforcement is a federal matter but told the public that persons who are in local custody receive health and welfare services and that federal rules can limit disclosure. He said detainees usually remain in county custody for 24–48 hours and that due process for immigration matters occurs in the federal system.

Commissioners acknowledged the calls and described prior and continuing actions. Commissioners said they have received regular briefings from jail leadership and the sheriff’s office. Commissioner Scott said county leaders “hear you” and encouraged continued advocacy in Washington, noting he had discussed the issue with federal legislators. Commissioner Martina Simrad said the county had toured the jail, raised concerns about specific case handling, and requested the matter be brought back to the board for further discussion. Commissioner Wilson and Commissioner Uribe said they have been receiving calls from constituents and that county staff and corrections are in regular contact with families and legal service providers.

County officials noted limits on disclosure and said some of the procedural details are controlled by federal authorities. County staff agreed to review current contract language and processes; legal counsel said an official answer about specific contractual authority would require a follow-up briefing because the county attorney who handles corrections was not present in the meeting.

No formal board action or policy change was taken at the June 6 meeting. Commissioners asked staff to update the board when new information is available and to return with a staff briefing and any legally available options for improving transparency and tracking while complying with state and federal law.","Twenty-eight speakers urged the Board of County Commissioners to guarantee due process and tracking for immigrants detained by ICE in the Orange County jail; the board discussed federal limits on disclosure, ongoing internal monitoring, and directed staff to return with updates and any feasible local actions.",{"_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},6541235,"Orange County agrees to contribute $5 million toward Pulse permanent memorial in Orlando",5880,8017000,13897000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3633137-da227ff8a7af2e6f93da8eddf9358f48&start=8017&end=13897","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3633137-da227ff8a7af2e6f93da8eddf9358f48/thumbnail_8017000.jpg","/articles/6541235/Orange-County/Florida/Orange-County-agrees-to-contribute-5-million-toward-Pulse-permanent-memorial-in-Orlando","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6541235-f849276c2acf1fba33e580dc3c862ece/orig.mp4?Expires=1770498743&Signature=Ono5EVNE5TnHW07m74IMB6JGxt4ZCXufDvs2nBmbfyWsHcaEQNLNUTn-UKiWA7ZP8hJqbPn1odMFaYmYRBxfFBQUSYxYQ8UfJ52-xzfnTNap0sd1yXQYXxMsxLZbqHx~9mbzaTPurGSR~rwtIP50pOIQXz1FIXuEQwNygrb4nVz0GBYdT93LBpE7quKyjlwKBj2C5lodyyhyAFPoGKDAU5ANwtC7ocE32zJg38joz7sMrzxP-kygkDFgLM4cXuEe7Q4fuTP4Sc-iW40Ef1zsA5Ztwrel1STRFHqPgGYN2TlXpH1UtKPNTKLHsvmadqBi04jSFhJmkOeUxA0r2rlsKg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Orange County Board of County Commissioners voted unanimously June 6 to support the City of Orlando's request for a $5,000,000 contribution toward construction of a permanent memorial to the 49 people killed at Pulse nightclub on June 12, 2016.

City Chief of Staff Heather Fagan and city liaison Donna Weiss presented the memorial planning process, community engagement and a conceptual design developed with survivor and family input. Fagan said the city had committed $7,500,000 toward design and construction, planned to purchase the Pulse site for roughly $2,000,000 and intended to acquire a nearby parcel for about $1,000,000 to provide restrooms and parking. Fagan told the commission the conceptual construction budget used for procurement is $12,000,000 and the city asked Orange County to contribute $5,000,000 toward that total.

The City of Orlando described extensive outreach: more than 100 applications to serve on the advisory committee, multiple bilingual focus groups and regular committee meetings that produced the design concept. Donna Weiss, the city’s former county staffer who is serving as the city’s survivors-and-family liaison, summarized the outreach and said the advisory group finished a conceptual design in February and the city had released a design-build RFP in March.

Designers Jay Hood and Graham Oakley described a concept centered on an “angel ellipse” of 49 structural columns, a water or name wall, a reflection pool near the club’s dance floor footprint, a visitor pavilion (repurposing a nearby medical office) and a landscaped survivor commons. The city said the memorial would be open 24/7, include accessible restroom access and use low-maintenance materials. The city reported five design-build proposals had been received and that construction could begin in mid-2026 with the memorial completed in the second half of 2027.

Public speakers and several commissioners raised questions about earlier fundraising and governance of the prior 1Pulse Foundation. Commissioner Michael Scott and others recounted the county’s previously distributed victim assistance funds and stressed transparency. Fagan said all city-held donations in the “Strength in Orlando” fund are public and that the city had not run an active fundraising campaign tied to the new memorial; she said the parcel behind Pulse was purchased by a community leader who agreed to resell it to the city at cost and that the city will present that sale to its council in July. The mayor and city staff said procurement, contract and project details will be public and that the city planned to begin budgeting for operations in 2027.

Commission discussion focused on ensuring accountability and long‑term maintenance. County administration said any county contribution would be governed by a funding agreement that spells out payment timing, deliverables and auditing access. County Administrator Byron Brooks said the county would pay its contribution from the general fund over a multi‑year period and would negotiate contractual terms with the city to provide financial accountability.

Mayor Jerry Demings moved to approve the county contribution; Commissioner Wilson seconded. The motion passed unanimously. County staff and city representatives said they will return to the commission with a formal funding agreement that includes the schedule for payments, reporting requirements and other contractual assurances requested by commissioners.

The city’s timeline calls for design-build contract awards this summer, family site visits around the nine-year remembrance in June, and the start of construction for a memorial timed to the 10th anniversary in 2026–2027. The county said it will work with the city on contract language to ensure transparency, reporting and maintenance funding plans.","The Orange County Board of County Commissioners voted to support the City of Orlando's request for a $5 million contribution toward a permanent Pulse memorial and related property purchases; the county and city will negotiate a funding agreement that specifies timing, oversight, and reporting.",{"_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},6541220,"Board approves $4.53 million in tourist‑development grants for six cultural facility projects",495,13815000,14310000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3633137-da227ff8a7af2e6f93da8eddf9358f48&start=13815&end=14310","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3633137-da227ff8a7af2e6f93da8eddf9358f48/thumbnail_13815000.jpg","/articles/6541220/Orange-County/Florida/Board-approves-453-million-in-touristdevelopment-grants-for-six-cultural-facility-projects","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6541220-fe05666fef8d060dd84cf6fe2223bac8/orig.mp4?Expires=1770498743&Signature=dk-oJyCcMOUNczaUPEmkzFK32mOZ-vZ1JqLWS1D26FqxwVaWyOvO5kU0aEnq~M~YOHsLqYNnCv4F~qI25QYi1hRMvxGCW9GPs8A7tK--Ki5CFzGde4lsM1ZuVv1EutbcT-wQC9Qn-~VoS1pSy-nQc9l~IDDHCnRI-KeMPAAfYt7KxLx82uyVE4GWlHc8Azyoo6SfjCxC2P4~MvTW~oMj1ASHjhe9bBxj7wjUSlRCr6B7QQKrRWl79Ctwd8nFHEh7Hs9ZR5JvBT6GkePQC-o6If2UGmjE0ZTftWEMd-cd~1TVTxQ51Aa~JLRILIkz6cLqRVP9lVZju8KG7mGBLfJXkg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Orange County Board of County Commissioners unanimously approved the Arts and Cultural Affairs Advisory Council’s fiscal year 2025 cultural facilities grant recommendations on June 6.

The cultural facilities program is funded from Tourist Development Tax (TDT) revenue and supports capital projects by nonprofit museums, auditoria and cultural venues. The county’s grant cycle required applicants to provide a confirmed match (50 cents match for every $1 requested) at application time; review panels scored applications on concept, facilities and financial readiness. Projects needed a minimum score of 80 out of 100 to be eligible for funding.

Six applications were submitted and all six met the eligibility and scoring thresholds. The awards and project highlights presented to the board were:
- Alvin Palaszek Museum & Sculpture Gardens — $200,000 requested to replace seven HVAC units, repair/replace roofs, and replace windows and doors in historic structures; total project $300,000 (applicant match $100,000).
- Blue Bamboo Center for the Arts (Winter Park) — $1,000,000 requested to renovate and expand interior performance and rehearsal spaces in the former Winter Park Library (green room, elevator, exterior signage, second- and third-floor construction); total project $1,576,922.
- Orlando Family Stage — $350,000 requested for exterior LED and stage lighting upgrades and modernized exterior signage to better align with branding; total project $525,000.
- Orlando Museum of Art — $970,000 requested to upgrade the building automation system and controls supporting HVAC, lighting, security and chiller/boiler systems (roof/HVAC phase 1, part 3); total project $1,457,500.
- Orlando Philharmonic Plaza Foundation — $1,040,187 requested for external site construction to support a new patrons’ room and expansion into existing parking (demolition, foundation, slab, landscaping and reconfigured circulation); total project $1,638,295.
- Orlando Science Center — $2,000,000 requested to renovate the Cinedome, replace the dome screen, digitize projection and reconfigure seating; total project $3,150,000.

The review panel included arts council members and technical experts in venue production, architecture and prior grantees. United Arts provided an independent financial assessment for each applicant. The advisory council voted unanimously to recommend the six projects for award and the board approved the recommendations unanimously.

County staff will execute standard grant agreements with recipients, which include matching and reporting requirements and conditions for disbursement. The funding program has previously invested $16.9 million (since 2006) across 66 cultural facility projects, the county said.","The Board approved the arts and cultural affairs advisory council's recommendations and funding for six cultural facility projects (HVAC and building systems upgrades, theater and plaza renovations, and a new arts center buildout). The program requires applicant matches and awards were unanimously recommended by the review panel and council.","actionData","errors"]

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