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Oldsmar council postpones vote on Volo Foundation 'Florida Climate Week' proclamation for further review

5765716 · August 6, 2025

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Summary

A councilmember raised concerns about the Volo Foundation's ties and asked for time to research the foundation before approving a proclamation recognizing October as Florida Climate Week; the council voted to postpone the item to the Aug. 19 meeting.

The Oldsmar City Council on Aug. 5 voted to postpone consideration of a proclamation request from the Volo Foundation recognizing October 2025 as Florida Climate Week until the council’s Aug. 19 meeting after a councilmember said the foundation’s affiliations warranted additional review. A councilmember who pulled the item said, "When I did a little just a little bit of digging, I found the Volo Foundation is, a foundation that was created in by a group in South Florida, husband and wife that have all kinds of different, political, interests that I'm not sure align with all of ours." The councilmember said they were uncomfortable placing the request on the consent agenda without further discussion. City Clerk Kristen Garcia and staff advised procedural options, and a councilmember moved to postpone the item to a date certain — the Aug. 19 council meeting. The motion carried by voice vote. No formal proclamation was adopted. Council members said the postponement would allow time for members to review the foundation’s materials and for additional public discussion if needed.