City staff presented four special‑event permit requests for the fall and early winter of 2025 and asked departments for any comments.

The events are:
- VFW tribute to the Eagles, Friday/Saturday October 18, 5 p.m.–9 p.m., Apopka Community Center; expected attendance ~275; alcohol will be served; off‑duty police detail approved by the off‑duty coordinator and parking will use the community center lot and Fifth Street.
- Beyond Pregnancy Center "Walk for Life / Compassion in Motion," Saturday October 18, 8 a.m.–11 a.m., beginning at the Apopka Community Center; expected attendance ~100; organizers will use sidewalks and crosswalks along South Central Avenue, Main Street, Park Avenue, Kittlein at First Street, Forest and the Orange Blossom Pedestrian Bridge; Orange County has approved the route and no county permits were required, staff reported.
- Reyes Fitness Professionals Turkey Trot, Saturday November 22, 7 a.m.–11 a.m. (12K run), staging at the loading dock near the amphitheater; expected attendance ~50; no alcohol; parking at Gate 4; volunteers will assist runners across vehicle areas.
- Reimagine Communities Jingle Bell Book Bash, Thursday December 11, 4 p.m.–7 p.m., Kittlein Nelson Park; expected attendance ~75; minimal setup; parking at Edwards Field.

Nut graf: Department reviewers — Community Development, Police, Public Works, Fire and Building — reported no substantive objections on the meeting record for these four events. Staff noted existing coordination: the VFW event had an off‑duty police detail approved, and staff said Orange County approved the pregnancy‑center walking route.

During the discussion, Recreation staff answered questions about route logistics and confirmed organizers will use sidewalks, crosswalks and traffic signals. Asked whether the pregnancy‑center walk would use sidewalks, a staff member replied, "Yeah. They're gonna use all sidewalks, and they're gonna, follow the crosswalks and, signals." The same presenter told the committee, "Orange County has, approved it, and they don't need any permits for this." Departments recorded no objections on the record; there is no vote or formal denial recorded in the transcript.

Ending: Staff closed the item after no department objections were entered; event organizers and relevant departments will continue required operational coordination (off‑duty officers, traffic management and parking) outside the DRC meeting.