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The committee’s recommendations come after the board-approved charter amendment expanded single-member commission districts from six to eight. County staff and the committee said they used 2020 Census data to compute an ideal district population of roughly 178,738 residents and applied traditional, race-neutral redistricting principles — compactness, preservation of municipal boundaries, maintenance of communities of interest and preservation of cores of prior districts — while remaining mindful of federal equal-protection and Voting Rights Act requirements.

\"Over the last 7 months, the committee worked closely with staff, consultants, and most importantly, the community to develop 2 proposals for your consideration in expanding the number of commission districts from 6 to 8,\" committee co-chair Camille Evans told the board.

Public comment filled the chamber for the item. Speakers from Winter Park, Maitland and College Park repeatedly urged commissioners to adopt Map 1a, saying it keeps Winter Park with like-minded urban neighbors and preserves municipal and service relationships such as joint call centers and school connections. Winter Park Mayor Sheila DeCiccio told the board her city preferred Map 1a so the city would be represented with communities that share its urban character.

Other speakers — including representatives of community organizations and organizers who helped develop Map 7b — urged adoption of Map 7b, saying it unifies Pine Hills and other unincorporated neighborhoods and protects equitable representation for historically underserved areas. Salvador Rosas of Hope Community Center said Map 7b \"puts the power where it belongs with the people,\" citing the map’s effort to create districts where Black and Hispanic populations form the largest share of voters in multiple districts.

The county’s Supervisor of Elections provided technical feedback after the maps were drafted, flagging a few low- or zero-population census block \"islands\" and recommending adjustments to align precincts and congressional reporting requirements. Staff told the board the SOE analysis was done at the end of the process and that the committee did not have an opportunity to consider those precinct-level suggestions while developing the two recommended maps.

Board members discussed the competing public positions at length. Several commissioners said they could accept either map while others expressed preferences: some favored Map 1a to preserve certain municipal groupings and historical continuity; others supported Map 7b to keep Pine Hills intact and to prioritize equitable unincorporated representation. No vote was taken. Staff said the board must adopt a plan by Nov. 1 and described a tentative schedule for additional hearings; if the board does not indicate a preference, staff will advertise both maps for a future public hearing.

Committee and staff documents show the committee considered 28 map submissions, advanced seven for further discussion, and ultimately forwarded two proposals. Staff presented legal considerations including the county’s contiguity requirement and the 10% maximum population deviation guideline the committee used as a working threshold; Map 1a had a relative deviation near 6% and Map 7b near 8.36% in staff analysis.

County leaders said they would ask staff to review the Supervisor of Elections’ technical recommendations and to return with any necessary adjustments and a recommended map adoption schedule. The board did not adopt a map on Sept. 16; a final adoption ordinance is tentatively scheduled for Oct. 14 with a required adoption date no later than Nov. 1 under county timelines.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Orange County Board of County Commissioners Meeting | Afternoon Session | September 16, 2025","oneSentenceSummary","The Mid-Decennial Redistricting Advisory Committee presented two proposed eight-district maps (Map 1a and Map 7b) on Sept. 16; commissioners heard more than 18 public speakers supporting competing maps but took no final vote.","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},6470526,"Board approves 280-unit Southchase multifamily development plan on 14.5 acres",221,533000,754000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5779469-ceefa63b325ff89f8ade2188cb084ebf&start=533&end=754","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5779469-ceefa63b325ff89f8ade2188cb084ebf/thumbnail_533000.jpg","/articles/6470526/Orange-County/Florida/Board-approves-280-unit-Southchase-multifamily-development-plan-on-145-acres","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6470526-140c1e45ab4f2ae36a67ff625ec3472a/orig.mp4?Expires=1773645135&Signature=GIRl5pwe0TdXoRYeZ1aAweTVgcYdKgW6tF5gjY62XO~6XibD0njuxLj0e0GFfYjCBLMGPS10Dz5b3mS4heTDM8JCy3AzOARRnWVcN0Xsj-M0Fgap5IwUm7kxsFaPKOlslEzzbIAIDal2GujK86c-Yrm0pf04noz~bjkgtSV3jJEnsB-kttP-V1idUOqMFDujTkMBS8g7myYSsfrBI70o-H0M9lJCvThoMBElJCv0fP5XUjqCLYGy8if58BGXERPT4HrQC4c5-b2nIGKyZyQD7XgNHBFIl7rHiolf4C0H0W0KvI9w5mmie1thZMfbhbZzP0yKdVbmfhAIzadO5fcUiA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Orange County commissioners voted unanimously Sept. 16 to approve a substantial change to the Southchase PD Phase 1B development plan that will allow a 280-unit multifamily project on about 14.5 acres south of Wetherby Road, west of South Orange Avenue.

Planning Administrator Nick Thalumula described case DP2408203 and said the parcel — designated commercial on the future land use map but amended previously as part of the larger Southchase planned development (PD) — was converted from retail-oriented entitlements to multifamily two years earlier. As part of that earlier PD amendment, the board required additional landscape buffering and a screen wall on the west side to address compatibility with the adjacent single-family subdivision; Thalumula said the current plan meets those conditions and concentrates buildings toward the center of the property to provide separation from the western edge.

\"This is a request to develop a 280 unit multifamily development, generally located South Of Wetherby Road on the West Side of South Orange Avenue, approximately 14.5 acres,\" Thalumula said during his presentation.

Sam Sabali, regional director with Thomas & Hunt Engineering, spoke for the applicant and concurred with staff recommendations. No members of the public signed up to speak on the item.

Commissioner Gomez Cordero moved to approve the staff-recommended action; Commissioner Uribe seconded. The motion passed unanimously.

The approval was made subject to the conditions of approval listed in the Development Review Committee (DRC) staff report; Thalumula said those conditions include the landscape buffering, a screen wall and other standard subdivision and multifamily development requirements. The record lists the case DP2408203 and the Parcel 44A development plan as the items approved by the board.","The Board approved a substantial change to the Southchase PD Phase 1B Parcel 44A multifamily development plan, permitting a 280-unit complex on about 14.5 acres; the plan includes enhanced west-side landscape buffering and screen wall required by a prior planned-development 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},6470531,"Orange County OKs replacement vinyl seawall at Lake Sheen property",338,168000,506000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5779469-ceefa63b325ff89f8ade2188cb084ebf&start=168&end=506","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5779469-ceefa63b325ff89f8ade2188cb084ebf/thumbnail_168000.jpg","/articles/6470531/Orange-County/Florida/Orange-County-OKs-replacement-vinyl-seawall-at-Lake-Sheen-property","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6470531-40c0cea1e69b5ed38726a8e94553edc2/orig.mp4?Expires=1773645135&Signature=VNjt3Q8ySz39guw9GWmKgH2srnD55f4HKY05sLFTOE3Q7vxoqxVR9ctpDgatkjl8wRuzgD27qPk2kCdplOKjteen6gG0n4Ctfc6xP~HZW8v3pxgMgmhPyIZoIvVD9I8FdeADqt8JHfZhR6bEAVD1cWQG5WHFx4D0PkRXXxXIrVekeCuZmWjUVvK5iKUcjT8E-g8dxakj~qtJ0-uGQgJwlq48lFL~DF4H7hrSwoqWV9KZdo3lBq0umlhroUBMc~UJuY1ZNBWJX4VG6s2ovwp9phaLMav6UU6Tap5aOtcdWp48yFXtiiVbRsMSsmtgUJ9GOc3HaQII2U1Qn-RMjt1TIQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Orange County Board of County Commissioners on Sept. 16 unanimously approved a shoreline alteration, dredge and fill permit to allow installation of a 132.5-foot replacement vinyl seawall at 9940 Lone Tree Lane on the north shore of Lake Sheen.

Environmental Programs Administrator Tim Hull presented the permit application (SADF2503009) for property owner Elliot Ferreira and told the board the current wooden seawall – authorized in February 2008 – is failing. Hull said the replacement wall will tie into neighboring seawalls, include a 6-foot return on the east property line and two 5-foot returns flanking an existing, grandfathered boat ramp. He said native plantings will be installed along most of the shoreline and riprap will be placed waterward of the wall except where stairs and the boat ramp require clear access.

\"The original seawall was made out of wood. It was authorized in the year of February, and it is in poor condition and failing today,\" Hull said during his presentation.

A nearby resident, Frederico Hollander, spoke during public comment and opposed the use of riprap at the site. \"I oppose riprap. It should be replaced with vegetative buffers,\" Hollander said, adding that a seven-foot vegetative buffer would be more environmentally friendly and less costly. Hull told the board he had received one written objection from Hollander prior to the hearing and had raised it during his staff presentation.

Board members moved to approve EPD's finding of consistency with Orange County Code Chapter 33, Article 4, section 33-1-29.d, and to grant permit SADF2503009 subject to conditions listed in the staff report. Commissioner Wilson moved approval; Commissioner Uribe seconded. The motion passed unanimously.

County staff noted the permit was reviewed under the code's shoreline alteration criteria and that property owners within 500 feet of the project were notified; one objection had been received as of the hearing.

The permit approval directs the applicant to meet the conditions in the staff report, including the planting and riprap requirements except where boat ramp or 30-foot access corridors prevent plantings. No additional studies or variances were announced during the hearing.

The county record for the case identifies the site as part of District 1; staff said they reviewed the application in accordance with the cited county code section and recommended approval with conditions.

Copies of the staff report and permit conditions are part of the county record.","The Board of County Commissioners unanimously approved a shoreline alteration permit for a replacement vinyl seawall at 9940 Lone Tree Lane in Orlando, with staff conditions including native plantings and riprap where required; one nearby resident opposed riprap and asked for vegetative buffers.",{"_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},6470520,"Orange County Library District tentatively adopts 2025-26 millage and $175.1M budget",356,10877000,11233000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5779469-ceefa63b325ff89f8ade2188cb084ebf&start=10877&end=11233","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5779469-ceefa63b325ff89f8ade2188cb084ebf/thumbnail_10877000.jpg","/articles/6470520/Orange-County/Florida/Orange-County-Library-District-tentatively-adopts-2025-26-millage-and-1751M-budget","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6470520-234bf627ddaa92b5baa53f4612818e8f/orig.mp4?Expires=1773645135&Signature=GPYkulEI7GTMWreeFHJd89QDmTx850c-79zU09VWAchMrDkz-bSByyHx-O69E9Xo7eXaG7w8xswDqohexm3DlZY6MuhtgOqUhHe5nzVEstgdXOglHW2DKICnsABMByhIsWEJliEkIfPkuPt7app~tvlQytPh3-6muuHMVIs-JP330NpNUcZ2dU9Q0g0wxrTO9vZUZ5PWRCAAvXgt-PEKjrHiuspwsqtDxpkhMmdnDbuAgOM4BRE2ARkomf6pMhAoi~-KgngrisM~MmFJbTAZBB7r4YS6eUjOIg7TKnPR9qZsgH~UpAYfzIZDMGtrzvx8XGtJmQrgx0GTlRlfPp5u3A__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Orange County Library District governing board on Sept. 16 set a tentative millage rate and adopted a tentative budget for fiscal year 2025–26, approving a plan that would levy a millage 5.34% higher than the rollback rate and establish a proposed budget of $175,148,620.

Library Director and CEO Steve Powell opened the library district’s public hearing and noted materials were available for public inspection. Christopher Shoemaker, the library’s chief financial officer, announced the rollback millage (0.3558) and said the tentative millage rate being set at the hearing is 5.34% above that rollback. Shoemaker then announced the proposed budget total, which staff listed as a 5.82% increase over the prior fiscal year.

One member of the public, Frank Carl Vassell of Orlando, spoke in favor of the library and urged the board to retain print collections as staff expand digital offerings: \"Do not take the books away. Go digital. It is useful, but never replace the books,\" Vassell said.

After public comment the board adopted the tentative millage and the tentative budget by unanimous vote. The board noted that the final public hearing to adopt the library’s final millage and budget will be held in the same chambers on Tuesday, Sept. 30, at 5:01 p.m., when the board will consider final adoption.

The tentative millage and budget actions are procedural steps under Florida law to set the district’s preliminary tax rate and spending plan; the board must hold a second public hearing to approve final figures. The governing board adopted both items during its meeting in which it had reconvened as the Orange County Library District board following county business.","The Orange County Library District governing board set a tentative millage slightly above the rollback rate and adopted a proposed fiscal 2025–26 budget of $175,148,620; the board adopted both measures unanimously after one public comment urging preservation of print books.","actionData","errors"]

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