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Key points of the staff proposal: Brian Cobb explained that existing City Code Section 30‑3 prohibits signs on city property except for a narrow carve‑out tied to the “actual day” of a primary, general or special election. Staff proposed aligning the rule with modern early‑voting practices by allowing signage at polling places beginning two hours before the opening of polls on the first day of early voting and continuing through the last day of the covered election; staff also proposed a maximum 6‑square‑foot size for permitted temporary signs on city property and reserving the right to designate off‑limits areas on public property (for example, park features or sight‑lines).

Free speech and enforcement concerns: Councilmembers asked about content neutrality and whether campaign signs could be regulated differently than other noncommercial/free‑speech signage; staff noted that content cannot be regulated but time, place and manner rules (size, location and permitting for commercial signage) are allowed. Members also discussed practical enforcement and the reality of out‑of‑town installers placing signs on city property.

Council decision: Several councilmembers asked for more time and for a dedicated work session to refine the rules, size limits and enforcement approach. Council tabled the item to a future work session and asked staff to return with clearer wording and enforcement options.

Ending: Staff will prepare a draft ordinance and bring the item back in a work session to allow Council to review precise language and enforcement practices before formal introduction.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","2/3/2025 - Council Regular Session","oneSentenceSummary","Council discussed proposed changes to campaign‑sign rules for city property and private property (land development code), including allowing signs during early voting, size limits on city property and designated off‑limits areas; members asked for a work session and the item was tabled for further review.","taxTitle","Oviedo, Seminole County, Florida","taxId",51940,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6354978,"Council directs ordinance to consolidate industrial smoke rules, keep stricter Ringleman limits near residences",318,4156000,4474000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2219333-b01d9205241b46f4277895b0c62b72bb&start=4156&end=4474","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2219333-b01d9205241b46f4277895b0c62b72bb/thumbnail_4156000.jpg","/articles/6354978/Oviedo/Seminole-County/Florida/Council-directs-ordinance-to-consolidate-industrial-smoke-rules-keep-stricter-Ringleman-limits-near-residences","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6354978-cd6e089a0d03fbaf376ee249b8d55bf1/orig.mp4?Expires=1771193982&Signature=C9NHN02SgJSGZ3QCQaoQfgJw0A8FfHV~EymMW8JJnRrRhuweXRnoLJDaXFdo-OiZ4REztdcJgkp8MF5iBf1MWryNIm6XANZ1MNVdnw1XAytAdM91H-XqRMzKupIf26HFSo72KS-layRQ06~QpWQxT08KBshYft5SaSeEi3ko2SWJFuwoGCb3vlASrGaEt5wOY2XGdI7ibtKlkwJyiELlaZ3uwlQjB9rYv0NPlRXf9c0HgXVCdhDmZM~lOwVdmbKV02rkesOQaYhrF14~Y3cJEKJvEfxHME2Pmh1c1nncHDpnTAPFCCA9O0dMzvbPN8uKa2ekgkMpvPh8DA~74H-Rhg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Oviedo City Council on Feb. 3 directed staff to prepare an ordinance to amend the city’s smoke regulations (Code Sec. 22‑147) to reflect the consolidated industrial zoning district and to retain stricter opacity limits near residential areas.

Staff explanation: Brian Cobb explained the city’s land‑use rewrite consolidated the former I‑1 and I‑2 industrial districts into a single industrial zone. The proposed code change removes the old dual paragraphs and inserts a single provision that keeps the most restrictive elements of the prior rules. Under the recommended language an industrial use may not exceed a Ringleman 1 opacity baseline; limited temporary exceedances to Ringleman 2 would be allowed for up to four minutes in an eight‑hour period provided the source is at least 500 feet from a residential district. Cobb also noted a Scrivener’s correction to the spelling of “Ringleman.”

Council direction: Councilmembers asked whether the changes would affect existing operations; staff said the amendment is an environmental regulation not a property‑use taking and would not create a land‑use taking. Following discussion the council instructed staff to prepare an ordinance for formal introduction and public hearing.

Ending: Staff will prepare the ordinance language and return to Council for the ordinance process.","Council instructed staff to prepare an ordinance amending Code section 22‑147 to reflect the consolidated industrial zoning district and retain the most restrictive Ringleman limits; draft ordinance will move forward to a public hearing.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":92,"_47":93,"_49":94,"_51":95,"_53":96,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":97,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":98,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6354983,"Votes at a glance: council approves roof replacement contract; renews Microsoft enterprise licensing",432,464000,896000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2219333-b01d9205241b46f4277895b0c62b72bb&start=464&end=896","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2219333-b01d9205241b46f4277895b0c62b72bb/thumbnail_464000.jpg","/articles/6354983/Oviedo/Seminole-County/Florida/Votes-at-a-glance-council-approves-roof-replacement-contract-renews-Microsoft-enterprise-licensing","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6354983-3b445146cbc835fd64b7c4fbc85b31df/orig.mp4?Expires=1771193982&Signature=iI-sStiyY9hKjQT3G5T9Kyx8SJ7PBcntiHDiAjXpT1JbDLXSugeX7YxfDLA4RcZPm~nIIVuKmw7bw7T-oYlXvCq4BUc~hjSZM8fVWX2qVvJt25ZyMntdBTG4T-BcIDtdZRnNDhKgVZ3PRIs0aKPucQQTFR3FTLrC2zgl62DMmItfzKnpGg7sRnZJFffS5zMcRo07sypYZn9o6aFe7WFPG-LwCXC4x4PeAu2JhsGa8fz33rnyolDxJlcm7e5aC~o83ZblV5aCpKxpd4ZIq9ISPkyHNSpEeYIHvQsxTZHJhbYt5zDZnLKP9ex~q1bo7nCBX5Wv9BZibIbXmHz3JyvndQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Oviedo City Council on Feb. 3 approved two consent‑agenda resolutions: (1) Resolution 4565‑25 awarding an invitation‑to‑bid for roof replacements at multiple city facilities, and (2) Resolution 4568‑25 renewing the city’s Microsoft enterprise agreement for a three‑year licensing term.

Roof replacement (Resolution 4565‑25): Staff recommended awarding Invitation to Bid 25‑07 to Central Florida Equity Builders LLC for roof replacement work at City Hall, the city annex and Riverside Park. The staff report listed a base bid of $349,566.58, plus approval of a 25‑year “no dollar limit” warranty (labor and materials) for $34,822.87, bringing the project subtotal to $383,689.45. Staff also recommended a 10% contingency of $34,927. Council asked about the warranty’s scope; staff and the contractor, Brett Wilson, explained the no‑dollar‑limit warranty covers latent defects but not storm damage (insurance/FEMA covers storm events). Eleven sealed bids were received; staff reported Central Florida Equity Builders was the most responsive bidder. The resolution passed on roll call (motion carried; council recorded Aye votes as shown by the clerk).

Microsoft enterprise agreement renewal (Resolution 4568‑25): Staff recommended renewal of the city’s Microsoft enterprise agreement through reseller CDW/G for core client access, Microsoft 365 and Windows licensing. The staff report said the rate is $149,913.11 (annual) for a three‑year term totaling $449,739.33; staff noted the rate increased after the prior 3‑year agreement expired Jan. 31, 2025. Council asked about license counts and how Microsoft licenses are assigned (computers and temporary staff require licenses, explained an IT representative); staff noted the purchase accounts for seasonal and temporary staffing levels and that licenses are reused when temporary staff leave. The resolution passed on roll call.

Votes (summary): Both resolutions were approved by the council during the consent agenda roll calls; roll‑call responses were recorded by the clerk during the meeting.","At its Feb. 3 meeting Oviedo City Council approved two consent‑agenda resolutions: awarding a roof‑replacement contract to Central Florida Equity Builders and renewing the city's Microsoft enterprise licensing for a three‑year term.",{"_33":100,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":101,"_41":102,"_43":103,"_45":104,"_47":105,"_49":106,"_51":107,"_53":108,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":109,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":110,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6354988,"Oviedo council adopts multi‑year stormwater, water and reclaimed‑water rate increases to fund 10‑year utility plan",2930,1321000,4251000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2219333-b01d9205241b46f4277895b0c62b72bb&start=1321&end=4251","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2219333-b01d9205241b46f4277895b0c62b72bb/thumbnail_1321000.jpg","/articles/6354988/Oviedo/Seminole-County/Florida/Oviedo-council-adopts-multiyear-stormwater-water-and-reclaimedwater-rate-increases-to-fund-10year-utility-plan","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6354988-5b504cd43d99c795cc8bd5d90c327780/orig.mp4?Expires=1771193982&Signature=UdCfhZeD5z~ZTDMapGXGLKeqFLQd3cgPCvI4vXFpDt~VC-TmeiczRu766tQGc51-SFQmr5zZyzPSS0fPMzAwTbvBC4RCX5aSlbraISDilMnfoc1UJeJurVMqPGs-roA9YJ-FQNEYMW97OGcVwlsCudIfRTQ-W4E4uMTiOBSw~Y1cKTyhPBcHqHvmw5GWwcPAWijm8Sf~YpVax-PjwcN9DrWmzJLS-XZZyoYoWwGTDLYOld7ypDRFn~DWYS6MZUW3SP4HYGZVQX5pkdQEU4ze8J8nTznWgaWs566Aeoa8X0zGxJE7p76JcMTewIDpqLn-FMtOhRZ3-7480BHS5EtMyA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Oviedo City Council on Feb. 3 adopted Resolution 4559‑25 to increase stormwater, potable water and reclaimed‑water rates over coming years to pay for operations, capital projects and debt service identified in a 10‑year utility plan.

City staff told the council the combined 10‑year program includes about $43 million in stormwater capital and roughly $110 million in water/sewer/reuse projects, and that proposed near‑term rate steps are intended to secure 120 days of operating reserves, pay debt service on planned financings and allow some pay‑as‑you‑go projects.

Why it matters: Council and staff said the program is driven by a list of stormwater projects identified after Hurricane Ian and by the need for an alternative water source because the city is approaching regional pumping limits. The plan includes basin studies, pipe rehabilitation, specialized vehicles and design work for a deeper test well and related pipeline and treatment work at the water and sewer plants.

Staff presentation: Brian Cobb, a staff member presenting the study, said consultant modeling showed the city cannot implement the capital program while maintaining minimum reserves if current rates rise only modestly. For stormwater, Cobb said staff is recommending stepped increases that would follow a larger near‑term rise (staff noted an October 1, 2024 2% increase had already raised the baseline to $11.72 per ERC) followed by further increases proposed for 2025 and later years to meet cash targets. For water and sewer Cobb and the consultant presented a plan that incorporates a CPI‑based automatic adjustment (minimum 3%) and an early larger increase the consultant said was needed to cover debt service through fiscal 2029; the consultant noted an average monthly usage assumption of 8,000 gallons when modeling customer bills.

Public comment: Several residents spoke during the public‑comment period. Charles Zuber said the initial 25% stormwater increase felt “a little steep” for residents on fixed incomes. Karen Harriet, chairman of the Seminole County Conservation Board, urged greater emphasis on water conservation and homeowner outreach, saying much potable water is used for irrigation. Jennifer Webb supported investing to avoid future flooding problems. Chris Vogel asked the council to consider stretching projects over a longer period and questioned comparisons to peer cities.

Council debate and outcome: Council members discussed the need to harden stormwater infrastructure and to secure an additional water supply before the city exceeds regional limits. Council member Ott voiced reservations about the scale and timing and voted no; other council members voted yes. The motion passed on roll call: four yes, one no.

What the approval does and does not do: The resolution instructs staff to implement the rate schedule as presented and proceed with the program planning and financing steps described in the rate study. It does not by itself authorize bond issuance or construction; those steps require later Council action and procurement approvals.

Next steps and follow‑up: Council members asked staff to return with additional data during the first two years of the schedule (for example, detailed usage by mixed‑use and multifamily customers and conservation program outcomes) and several members asked for a separate work session with conservation partners to explore demand‑reduction measures and incentive programs.

Ending: Council adopted the resolution 4–1 (see Votes at a glance). Staff and the consultant said they will proceed with financing plans and basin studies, and will provide updates to Council as the projects move toward design and construction.","On Feb. 3 the Oviedo City Council approved Resolution 4559‑25, a multi‑year schedule of rate increases for stormwater, potable water and reclaimed water aimed at funding a $43 million stormwater program and roughly $110 million in water/sewer projects over 10 years, including a planned alternative water source and pipeline work.","actionData","errors"]

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