Kissimmee commission approves budget amendment, pharmacy licenses and board appointments; swears in eight firefighters

The Kissimmee City Commission on Monday took a series of administrative and quasi-judicial actions, approved routine licensing, and completed appointments, while also holding a ceremonial swearing-in for eight new firefighters.

Budget amendment: Staff presented a required public hearing and recommended amending the FY24–25 operating budget to reflect approximately $24,400,000 in additional revenues from grants, donations and borrowings. Following the hearing, the commission adopted Resolution 25-2025 by roll call. Commissioners recorded the following votes during roll call: Commissioner Ortiz — Aye; Commissioner Eady — Aye; Commissioner Alvarez — Aye; Commissioner Martinez — Aye; Mayor Espinosa — Aye.

Pharmacy licenses: The commission approved two pain-management licenses under the city's 2012 ordinance responding to the opioid epidemic. Avida Pharmacy (1080 Kemston Drive) and Kissimmee Pharmacy (905 Oak Street) each received commission approval subject to the ordinance’s standard conditions after staff recommended approval and applicants or counsel answered commissioner questions.

Appointments and consent items: The consent agenda passed unanimously. The commission filled vacancies on advisory boards by voice vote and nominated and appointed Jeremy Fetzer to the Tahoe Water Authority to serve the remainder of a term; that appointment passed on a 4–1 vote. The record shows the motion passed with four votes in favor and one recorded 'Nay.'

Public safety ceremony: Before business items, the commission held a swearing-in ceremony for eight new firefighters who completed orientation and will transition to the department's 24/72 schedule. The city manager introduced the fire chief and the new firefighters repeated the oath to support the constitutions and city ordinances.

Next steps: Staff will implement budget changes, complete administrative follow-ups for licenses and appointments, and return any needed materials to the commission at future meetings.