Altamonte Springs commission adopts CIP update, approves multiple first-reading pension ordinances and grants

The Altamonte Springs City Commission on Jan. 7 adopted an amendment to the city’s comprehensive plan updating the five‑year Capital Improvement Program and approved a package of other measures including first readings of two pension‑plan ordinances, the creation of an advisory charter committee, acceptance of two federal grants and several procurement and contract actions.

The commission adopted Ordinance No. 18‑30‑25 on second reading to revise the Capital Improvement Program planning horizon to cover fiscal years 2025–2029 and to update project timing and funding. The ordinance was read into the record by the city attorney. A roll‑call vote recorded “yes” from Commissioner O’Malley, Commissioner Reese, Commissioner Toney, Commissioner Brunshein and Mayor Bates; the motion passed unanimously.

On first reading the commission approved three ordinances and set second readings for Jan. 21, 2025: Ordinance No. 18‑28‑25 (amending the general employees pension plan), Ordinance No. 18‑29‑25 (amending the police officers pension plan) and Ordinance No. 18‑33‑25…