04-21-2026 Agenda Packet

City Commission Meeting · 2026-04-21 · agenda_packet

[1 N. Bluford Avenue, Ocoee, Florida] The Ocoee City Commission is considering several items at its April 21, 2026 meeting. Key agenda items include the first reading of an ordinance prohibiting public urination and defecation, and second readings for the 1460 North Lakewood PUD annexation and rezoning, an annual comprehensive plan text amendment, and amendments to retirement trust funds. A public hearing is scheduled for the abandonment and vacation of right of way for North Cumberland Avenue. The consent agenda includes awarding bids for the Lakewood Avenue North Gravity Sewer Project, approving recommendations for Neighborhood Matching Grants, and submitting an application for an Orange County EMS Grant for AED replacements. The April 7, 2026 meeting minutes show approval of various consent agenda items, including a warranty agreement for Woodson Avenue Watermain Phase 2, asphalt paving projects, basin study projects, and repairs to sanitary manholes. A first reading for the 1460 North Lakewood PUD was held, with a second reading and public hearing scheduled for April 21, 2026. Public comments at the April 7 meeting included concerns about code enforcement and a request for art classes. A variance request for 1248 Verde Pines Court was denied. The Holiday Inn Express special exception was continued for a community meeting. A resolution for the abandonment and vacation of a portion of North Clarke Road was approved. [Lakewood Avenue North; case ITB #26-004] This document is an Invitation to Bid (ITB) for the Lakewood Avenue North Gravity Sewer Project, Phases 1 and 2, in Ocoee, Florida. Phase 1 is grant-funded by the EPA and requires compliance with federal grant conditions, including Davis-Bacon labor standards and AIS/BABA domestic material provisions. Phase 2 is funded by the owner's capital funds and is not subject to these federal requirements. The project involves the installation of gravity sewer systems, forcemains, ductile iron watermains, manholes, service laterals, cleanouts, and associated restoration work. Bids are to be submitted electronically through the Bonfire platform by March 31, 2026. A non-mandatory pre-bid conference is scheduled for March 3, 2026. The estimated project cost is $5,044,000.00. The City intends to award a single contract for the entire project based on the lowest combined total bid for both phases. [1 N Bluford Ave, Ocoee, FL 34761 (City Hall); 1800 A.D. Mims Road, Ocoee, FL, 34761 (Utilities Department); case 21787] This document details the measurement and payment items for a construction project, identified by WP Project No. 21787. It outlines specific tasks and materials for various phases of work, including mobilization/demobilization, maintenance of traffic, as-built surveys, installation and replacement of sewer pipes (12-inch PVC, 8-inch PVC, 15-inch RCP storm sewer), sewer manholes, sanitary service connections, pavement work (milling, initial and final pavement), concrete work, replacement of unsuitable material, contaminated soil excavation and disposal, management of contaminated materials, contaminated groundwater removal, installation of ductile iron water main, restrained ductile iron fittings, gate valves and boxes, temporary line stops, fire hydrant assemblies, automatic air release valves, connections to existing water mains, water service connections, grouting and abandoning existing water mains, removal and disposal of existing fire hydrants, driveway restoration, sod installation, demolition of Lift Station 46, 4-inch PVC force main, blow-off assemblies, and 12-inch PVC force main. Payment terms and methods of measurement are specified for each item, often involving unit prices per linear foot, ton, square yard, or each, with phased payments based on completion percentages. The project is located in Ocoee, Florida, with the City of Ocoee Utilities Department as the owner. [Lakewood Avenue, Northbound Lane, from Security Circle to Laurel Ridge, Ocoee, Florida] This document contains general notes and specifications for contractors regarding the Lakewood Avenue North Gravity Sewer Phase 1 project in Ocoee, Florida. It details requirements for obtaining permits, maintaining traffic flow, adhering to OSHA regulations, construction hours, handling existing utilities, excavation, paving, and compliance with Ocoee and Orange County engineering standards. Specific sections cover site demolition, clearing, grubbing, grading, sewer and drain piping, restoration, and stormwater pollution prevention. The project involves installing a new 12-inch gravity sewer line along Lakewood Avenue, with specific details on trenching, pipe materials (PVC SDR-26), manhole construction, and pavement restoration in City of Ocoee and Orange County right-of-way. It also outlines erosion and sediment control measures, waste disposal, and hazardous material handling. The project is divided into Phase 1 and Phase 2, with Phase 1 having federal grant compliance requirements including Davis-Bacon labor standards and domestic material sourcing. [North Lakewood Avenue (Ocoee Clarcona Road); case 21788] This document contains detailed engineering drawings and specifications for the Lakewood Avenue North Gravity Sewer Phase 2 project in Ocoee, Florida. It outlines requirements for stormwater pollution prevention, erosion and sediment control, spill prevention, and material storage. It also includes separation tables for underground utilities, general notes for contractors, site demolition, clearing, grubbing, grading, site layout, and specific notes for sewer, force main, drain piping, and water main installation. The project involves extensive work along North Lakewood Avenue, with specific details on pipe sizes, elevations, and required separations between different utility lines. Restoration of roadways and concrete features is also detailed. [Lakewood Avenue, Ocoee, Florida; case 21788] This document details the proposed water main and gravity sewer infrastructure improvements for Lakewood Avenue in Ocoee, Florida, as part of the North Gravity Sewer Phase 2 project. The project involves the installation of new 12-inch gravity sewer lines and water mains along Lakewood Avenue, spanning from Laurel Ridge Avenue to Wurst Road. Specific tasks include trenching, pipe laying, service connections, manhole installations, and pavement repairs. The project area covers approximately 2.7 acres with a disturbance area of 0.82 acres. The contractor is responsible for implementing and maintaining stormwater pollution prevention and erosion control measures, including silt fences, catch basin filters, and vegetated swales, to protect receiving waters like Starke Lake. The estimated construction schedule is TBD. [North Lakewood Avenue, Ocoee, FL; case ITB #26-004] This document contains detailed construction phasing plans and technical specifications for the Lakewood Avenue North Gravity Sewer Project, Phases 1 and 2, in Ocoee, Florida. It outlines traffic control measures, utility separation tables, and specific construction steps for various segments of North Lakewood Avenue and intersecting streets. Addendum No. 2 clarifies that Phase 1 is subject to federal Build America, Buy America (BABA) and American Iron and Steel (AIS) requirements for iron and steel products, while Phase 2 is not. Phase 1 is funded by an EPA federal grant, subject to federal conditions including Davis-Bacon labor standards. [case ITB #26-004] This document contains questions and answers regarding the Lakewood Avenue North Gravity Sewer Project, Phases 1 & 2. It clarifies lane closure requirements, work hour restrictions, groundwater treatment, roadway repair details, payment for pavement and base materials, pipe replacement north of SMH-B, flow into SMH-C, the City's engineer's estimate ($5,044,000.00), contaminated groundwater disposal, sod replacement, flow calculations for Lift Station 63 (735 gpm average, 1840 gpm system average) and Lift Station 46 (8 gpm average, 20 gpm peak), bypass pumping system responsibilities, minority requirements (none), Davis Bacon requirements (Phase 1 only), build by America requirements (not stated), on-site superintendent requirement (yes), engineer's field office requirement (no), and allowed work hours. It also includes details on temporary bypass pumping systems, including required flow rates for Lift Station 63 (1840 gpm peak, 735 gpm average) and Lift Station 46 (20 gpm peak, 8 gpm average), and specifications for pumps, piping, and controls. Additionally, it addresses contaminated soil testing frequency (5 tests along trench bottom) and methods (FDEP/EPA approved). A separate item details the City of Ocoee's purchase of a replacement Ford F-150 4x2 pickup truck for $44,905.00 to replace vehicle #1127, using insurance proceeds and reallocated budget funds. The City of Ocoee is considering the replacement of Public Works Unit 1127, a 2016 Ford F-150 pickup truck, which was declared a total loss after a rear-end collision on January 13, 2026. The Public Works/Fleet Division is awaiting the insurance settlement to proceed with ordering a replacement vehicle. Quotes from State of Florida-approved vendors are being obtained. The decision on whether to use insurance proceeds for this fiscal year or defer to FY27 is pending. [1460 North Lakewood Avenue and 1446 North Lakewood Avenue; case AX-12-25-09 (Annexation) & RZ-25-12-19 (Rezoning)] DS Sunrise Investments LLC (Davenand Persaud), represented by Dave Schmitt, P.E., is seeking annexation and rezoning of two parcels totaling approximately 6.46 acres located west of North Lakewood Avenue and approximately 0.2 miles north of the intersection of Wurst Road and North Lakewood Avenue. The property is currently zoned Orange County A-1 (Citrus Rural District) with a Low Density Residential (LDR) future land use. The request is to rezone to City of Ocoee Planned Unit Development (PUD) and adopt a PUD Land Use Plan (LUP) to develop a 30-lot single-family attached (townhome) residential subdivision. The proposed density is 4.7 units per acre. The Planning & Zoning Commission recommended approval on March 10, 2026, and the City Commission is considering the second reading of the ordinances on April 21, 2026. The annexation is consistent with the Envision 2045 Ocoee Comprehensive Plan and Joint Planning Area Agreement. The rezoning is also found to be consistent with the Comprehensive Plan. [1460 AND 1446 N LAKEWOOD AVENUE; case AX-12-25-09 (SAGE # 2025-0038)] Annexation of properties at 1460 and 1446 N Lakewood Avenue by Dave Schmitt. The annexation is consistent with Florida Statutes for developing urban purposes and reducing enclaves. Utilities require owner/developer responsibility for main extension or upsizing, with a private force main connection needed for sanitary sewer. A utility easement and private lift station are also required. The property is not in a 100-year flood plain. Approximately 10 ft or 0.055 acres along N Lakewood Ave will be dedicated for ROW. Traffic study not required for annexation. Preliminary concurrency evaluation indicates adequate water, sewer, and solid waste capacity exists, with stormwater to be provided on-site at development. Economic value includes property appraiser market values of $299,000 and $415,107, and taxable values of $259,778 and $1,482. Estimated City ad valorem taxes, anticipated licenses & permits, potential impact fees, and total project revenues are TBD. [case CPA-2026-001] Second reading of an ordinance to amend the Capital Improvements Element (CIE) of the City of Ocoee's Comprehensive Plan and update the Five-Year Schedule of Capital Improvements. This is an annual update required by Florida Statutes to ensure adopted level of service standards are achieved and maintained. The ordinance incorporates capacity capital improvements from the adopted Five-Year Schedule and does not propose new projects not previously reviewed. The amendment is applicable city-wide. The Planning & Zoning Commission recommended approval on March 10, 2026, and staff recommends approval by the City Commission on April 21, 2026. Financial impacts are not stated. Second reading of an ordinance to amend and restate the City of Ocoee Municipal Police Officers' and Firefighters' Retirement Trust Fund. The proposed ordinance amends Ordinance 2010-019. Actuaries and consultants Foster & Foster concluded that the proposed changes will not affect the assumptions used to determine the program's funding requirements. The Pension Board Trustees recommend approval. The ordinance restates the Trust Fund to integrate numerous amendments adopted since the last restatement, including changes to definitions, finances, fund management, contributions, benefit amounts, eligibility, pre-retirement death benefits, disability, vesting, optional forms of benefits, minimum distribution of benefits, forfeiture of pensions, Deferred Retirement Option Plan (DROP), and supplemental benefit components. No financial impact is stated. This document details the administrative and benefit provisions of a retirement system for police officers and firefighters. It outlines contribution methods for members, the city, and state, as well as rules for normal, early, and disability retirement benefits. It also covers pre-retirement death benefits, vesting, optional benefit forms, beneficiary designations, claims procedures, and reporting requirements. Specific details on benefit calculations, eligibility criteria, and presumptions for line-of-duty injuries (including cancer for firefighters) are provided. The document does not contain information about specific development projects, addresses, or case numbers. This document details regulations for a qualified retirement plan, focusing on benefit limitations under Code Section 415, adjustments for benefit forms, and minimum distribution requirements. It specifies rules for calculating annual benefits, including adjustments for early or late retirement, and outlines conditions for purchasing service credit and handling rollovers. The document also covers provisions for forfeiture of benefits due to criminal convictions or fraudulent statements, and details the Ocoee Police Officers' and Firefighters' Deferred Retirement Option Plan (DROP), including eligibility, participation periods, and extensions for both firefighter and police members. [1 N. Bluford Avenue, Ocoee, Florida 34761; case Ordinance No. 2009-020 (amended and restated)] This document details proposed amendments and restatements to the City of Ocoee General Retirement Trust Fund ordinance. The changes are primarily for clarification and do not affect the assumptions used for funding requirements. Key changes include moving definitions to a new section, clarifying terms like 'Accumulated Contributions,' 'Actuarially Equivalent,' 'Beneficiary,' 'Board of Trustees,' 'Credited Service,' and 'Member.' New definitions for 'Early Retirement Age,' 'Early Retirement Date,' 'Elected Official,' 'First Restatement Date,' 'Joint Pensioner,' 'Normal Form,' 'Normal Retirement Age,' 'Normal Retirement Date,' and 'Second Restatement Date' are introduced. The ordinance also restructures sections related to Membership, Beneficiaries, Finances and Fund Management, Contributions, Credited Service, Vesting, Termination of Employment Prior to Retirement, Retirement Benefit Eligibility and Amounts, Optional Forms of Benefits, Pre-Retirement Death, Post-Retirement Death Benefits, Disability Benefits, and Administration. The Deferred Retirement Option Plan (DROP) provisions are also detailed, including extensions of participation periods, conditions for termination, and effects on the retirement system. Specific details on funding, including the establishment and administration of DROP accounts, transfers from the Retirement System, and interest/earnings calculations, are outlined. The document also covers the distribution of DROP accounts upon termination of employment, direct rollovers, and general provisions of the DROP. Additionally, it addresses military service prior to employment, reemployment after retirement for various retirement types (normal, early, disability), and supplemental benefit components for Firefighter and Police Officer members funded by Chapter 175 and 185, Florida Statutes, respectively. The proposed ordinance has undergone a first reading and is recommended for approval by the Pension Board Trustees. [case Ordinance No. 2024-11] This document is an ordinance for the City of Ocoee, Florida, amending and restating the City of Ocoee Municipal General Employees' Retirement Trust Fund. It details changes to various sections of the fund's rules, including those related to beneficiaries, forms of benefits, deferred retirement option plans, reemployment after retirement, purchase of service credit, finances, fund management, claims procedures, and amendment/termination of the system. The ordinance consolidates numerous amendments into a single document and specifies its effective date upon passage. It also outlines conditions for membership, contribution requirements, credited service calculations (including military service), vesting schedules, retirement benefit eligibility and amounts (normal and early retirement), pre-retirement death benefits, and optional forms of benefits. The document does not contain specific project details like addresses, sizes, or zoning changes, as it pertains to the administrative and structural updates of a municipal retirement fund. This document outlines the rules and regulations for the Ocoee General Employees' Deferred Retirement Option Plan (DROP). It details eligibility for participation, the period of participation (60 or 84 months depending on membership date), the cessation of participation upon employment termination, and the effect of DROP participation on credited service and benefits. The document also specifies how DROP accounts are funded, the interest or earnings rates applied (6.5% per annum compounded monthly or actual net investment return for participants who entered DROP before September 18, 2012; 3% per annum compounded monthly for participants who entered on or after September 18, 2012), and the distribution of DROP accounts upon termination of employment, typically as a lump sum or rollover. It also covers reemployment after retirement, the purchase of service credit for prior government, military, or air time, and provisions for family and medical leave. Finally, it details forfeiture of benefits due to specified offenses and the administration of the pension system by the Board of Trustees, including financial management and investment powers. [North Cumberland Avenue; case VAC-26-040] The City of Ocoee is abandoning and vacating approximately 0.422 acres of public right-of-way for North Cumberland Avenue. This action is intended to consolidate two existing parcels of Unity Park into a single parcel. All applicable utility companies and the Orange County Property Appraiser's Office have reviewed the request and raised no objections. The City Commission is recommended to approve the resolution. [Portion of the 60' wide right-of-way of Cumberland Avenue, south of Franklin Street and 65 feet north of the southwest corner of Lot 5, Block 2 of the MAP OF OCOEE] The City Commission of Ocoee, Florida, has abandoned and vacated a portion of the 60' wide right-of-way of Cumberland Avenue. This action affects a parcel of land lying south of Franklin Street and 65 feet north of the southwest corner of Lot 5, Block 2 of the MAP OF OCOEE. The vacated area contains 18,405 square feet or 0.422 acres. The resolution was passed and adopted on an unspecified date in 2026. The legal description is detailed, referencing specific plat books and records for Orange County, Florida. No public comment or stakeholder sentiment is mentioned in this document.