Kissimmee adopts after-hours alcohol permit, updates lien appeals and advances noise ordinance to final hearing

The City of Kissimmee Commission voted on several items affecting downtown operations, code enforcement and federal grant planning.

Key outcomes at a glance

- Alcohol hours and after-hours permit (Ordinance 3,117): The commission adopted an ordinance requiring an annual after-midnight alcohol-sales permit for businesses in the downtown CRA that want to serve alcohol between midnight and 2 a.m. The permit will carry a $250 annual fee and includes conditions that permit suspension for violations; the measure passed on a 5-0 roll call. Vice Mayor Angela Eady moved the ordinance; Commissioner Alvarez seconded the motion.

- Lien policy and appeal process (Ordinance 3,118): The commission approved amendments to the city's lien policy to allow property owners to file appeals within 30 days after achieving compliance in cases where a lien was filed before compliance. The ordinance also introduces a more transparent lien reduction matrix; the vote to adopt was 5-0 (motion by Commissioner Martinez; second by Commissioner Alvarez).

- Consolidated Plan and Annual Action Plan (Consolidated Plan 2025-2029; PY2025 Annual Action Plan): Staff presented the draft consolidated plan and the 2025 action plan that identify housing, public…