Get Full Government Meeting Transcripts, Videos, & Alerts Forever!
Get email alerts on the City Governance topic
No spam. Unsubscribe anytime.
Altamonte Springs commission passes several ordinances, resolutions and routine appointments
Summary
On Dec. 3 the commission approved Ordinance 1830-25 (CIP update, first reading), adopted Resolution 1451 establishing a convenience fee effective March 1, 2025, approved Resolution 1453 (budget amendment), amended the 3rd-generation infrastructure sales tax project list, approved a SunRail mutual aid agreement, multiple appointments, and finance procurements.
The Altamonte Springs City Commission approved several ordinance and resolution items during its Dec. 3 meeting, along with routine appointments and procurement actions.
Ordinance 1830-25: On first reading the commission approved Ordinance 1830-25 to modify the City Plan 2030 by updating the Capital Improvement Program (CIP) table 8.1 to shift the planning horizon to fiscal years 2025–2029 and to update timing and funding for capital projects. The first reading passed by roll call; the second reading was set for Jan. 7, 2025.
Resolution 1451: The commission adopted Resolution 1451 to amend the administrative fee schedule to establish a convenience fee for credit/charge/debit card and e-check payments to the city, effective March 1, 2025.
Resolution 1453: The commission adopted Resolution 1453, a fiscal year 2024–25 budget amendment, by roll call following a public hearing with no speakers.
Other approvals and appointments: The commission approved an amended project list for the 3rd generation infrastructure sales tax program and authorized an updated mutual aid agreement with the Orange County Sheriff’s Office for SunRail law enforcement services through Dec. 21, 2028. Members also appointed Robert Williams and Eric Shivers as resident trustees and Steven Deloach Jr. as the fifth trustee to the Police Officers’ Pension Plan Board, and the mayor announced the intent to appoint Ronalee Skis to the Board of Zoning Appeals.
Finance items: The commission approved three finance items: a city surplus equipment and machinery list; an award to Portable Electric Limited for two mobile electric-vehicle charger/generator units (RFP-25-007-CE); and a sole‑source purchase from Haddonstone USA Limited for ornamental limestone replacement parts for the railing system at Crane’s Roost Park (SS-25-13-KY).
Personnel action: A motion to grant the city manager a 3.4% merit increase was made, seconded and passed by voice vote.
Votes at a glance: The transcript records roll-call affirmatives for Commissioners O’Malley, Reese, Toney, Bruncheon and Mayor Bates on multiple items; several voice votes on routine items were recorded as unanimous "Aye." Exact numeric tallies beyond recorded individual roll-call 'Yes' responses are not specified for every motion in the transcript.
What to expect next: Ordinance 1830-25 returns for a second reading on Jan. 7, 2025. The transcript does not specify further administrative steps or budget line-item adjustments tied to the approved items.
