Kathy Till for Apopka City Commissioner
Accomplishments

ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT PROJECTS MAY, 2004 – July, 2009

Project Name

Project Description

Date Approved/Initiated

$$ Contribution/Cost by City

Project Outcome

Adarsh Commerce Center

22,455 sf Commercial Warehouse/Office Building complex w/3 planned units at 7,485 sf each on NE corner of Bradshaw Rd. & First St.

July 15, 2009

N/A

Project approved/construction pending

Old Florida Nat’l Bank

New community bank – 3,223 sf. at SW corner of Orange Blossom Trail & Lake Doe Blvd.

June 17, 2009

N/A

Project approved – expected to be complete by Dec. 2009

Accessories 4 Less

12,291 sf warehouse & office for business selling electronics, etc. online. North of Semoran Blvd., between Semoran Commerce Place & Otter Lane

June 17, 2009

N/A

Project approved/construction pending

Orchid Estates, Phase 2

50.06 acre residential community w/81 lots (0-2 du/ac) on the west side of Jason Dwelley Parkway & north of Appy Lane

June 3, 2009

N/A

Project approved/construction pending

Johns Road Commerce Park

Lot 5 – 2 warehouse/office buildings (10,00 sf)
Lot 6 – 1 warehouse/office building (7,500 sf) at north side of Johns Rd & west of Bradshaw Rd.

May 6, 2009

N/A

Projects approved/construction pending

Northwest Recreation Complex Amphitheater

Outdoor amphitheater w/canopy to be constructed at NW Recreation Complex off Jason Dwelley Parkway to include concession stand, restrooms, 1,000 seats

April 15, 2009

$901,254.00 from Recreation Impact Fee & Bond Fund

Project approved – construction expected to be completed by Dec. 2009

Hogshead Industrial Park

Plan extension until May 16, 2010 to construct industrial subdivision located at Hogshead Road west of Hermit Smith Road with 12 lots for warehouse and office uses

April 1, 2009

N/A

Plan extension approved

The Meadows at Apopka

Plan extension until March 7, 2010 to construct residential community located south of Kelly Park Rd. & west of Jason Dwelley Parkway

April 1, 2009

N/A

Plan extension approved

Maudehelen Phase 3

Preliminary approval for 15 residential lots on 23.90 acres located south of Beardsley Dr.

February 18, 2009

N/A

Preliminary project approved

RTC Building Apopka Highland

3-story retail, office and multi-family building w/13 resident units &  51,339 sf for office/retail located between 2nd and 3rd streets, west of Highland Ave.

February 4, 2009

N/A

Project approved/construction pending

 

JB Nurseries Phase 1 (Now Orchid Estates)

 

10.61 acre residential subdivision with 19 lots located south of Kelly Park Rd. and west side of Jason Dwelley Parkway

 

January 21, 2009

 

N/A

 

Project approved/construction pending

Hamilton Professional Center

Plan extension until June 6, 2009 for 30,319 sf office park with two buildings located east of Park Ave. and south of Lake McCoy Dr.

January 7, 2009

N/A

Plan extension approved

Family Dollar

9,180 sf general retail store located on south side of Main St., west of Hawthorne Ave & north of First St. & railroad

November 5, 2008

N/A

Project approved/construction pending

Schopeke Lester Road Subdivision

3-single family residential lots on west side of Schopke-Lester Rd., north of Lake Alden Dr. intersection

September 17, 2008

N/A

Project approved

Bella Sera

Plan extension until August 2, 2009 for 28 lot single-family residential subdivision north of U.S. Hwy 441 and east of Busbee Ave.

August 20, 2008

N/A

Plan extension approved

Wekiva River Walk Center Lot 6-Retail

10,000 sf retail building for proposed use as retail center for 6 tenants located on north side of Semoran Blvd. in the Wekiva River Walk Shopping Center

July 16, 2008

N/A

Project approved/pending due to current economy

Apopka Commons Outparcel #2

6,985 sf retail building w/drive-thru coffee shop located next to Staples on U.S. Hwy 441

July 16, 2008

N/A

Project approved/pending due to current economy

Emerson Ridge

Plan extension until October 21, 2008 for residential development including 91 single-family lots and 156 townhome units

July 2, 2008

N/A

Plan extension approved, project now under construction

Piedmont Lakes Baptist Church Plan Extension

Approve the planned extension of Piedmont Lakes Baptist Church that includes 13,200 sq. ft. worship center at the corner of Lester Rd. & Rogers Rd.

June 18, 2008

N/A

Plan extension approved

Marshall Lake Business Center

27.76 acre industrial subdivision located at SW corner of Bradshaw & Marshall Lake Rd.

June 4, 2008

N/A

Project construction to begin w/in 90 days

Wekiva River Walk Lot 3

3,500 sq. ft. Bank with driver-thru

April 16, 2008

N/A

Project completed

Orlando Federal Credit Union

3,960 sq. ft. Bank with drive-thru at the Home Depot Center

April 16, 2008

N/A

Project completed

MIE Office & Warehouse

8,960 sq. ft. Multi-Tenant Office/Warehouse located at SW corner of Lake Ave. & 5th St.

March 19, 2008

N/A

Project pending

Apopka Gateway Center

Commercial subdivision w/two hotels located at the NW corner of Semoran Blvd. & Line Dr. Project will include 5-story Hampton Inn & Holiday Inn + 2 outparcels for restaurants

Feb. 6, 2008

N/A

Project near completion and expected to be finished in August, 2009

Resolution No. 2008-02

Accepting conveyance of state property located at intersection of SR 436 & 441. Location also known as Martin’s Pond

Jan. 19, 2008

N/A

Resolution approved unanimously

PB&J Industrial Park, Phase II

90,725 sq. ft. Office/Warehouse and Retail east of Ocoee-Apopka Rd; north of 13th St., and west of Hawthorne Ave.

Jan. 2, 2008

N/A

Project under construction

Resolution No. 2007-28

Purchase of add’l property for new town center project at southeast corner of  Alabama Ave. & 6th St.

Dec. 19, 2007

$3,400,000

New town center project pending

Resolution No. 2007-30

Purchase of add’l property for new town center project at 508 S. McGee Ave.

Dec. 19, 2007

$250,000

New town center project pending

Kids R Kids

15,000 sq. ft. day care facility/learning center on Welch Rd. approx. ¼ mile west of Rock Springs Rd.

Dec. 19, 2007

N/A

Project completed

Dr. Rahn Shaw Medical Office Bldg.

2-story, 10,220 sq. ft. medical office building at NW corner of Park Ave. & Oak St.

Dec. 19, 2007

N/A

Project under construction

Park Avenue Animal Hospital

3,663 sq. ft. animal clinic located at the east side of Park Ave., north of Sandpiper St.

Dec. 19, 2007

N/A

Project completed

Carole Birket Fredricks Professional Bldg.

2,500 sq. ft. Real Estate Office Building at the SW corner of oak St. & Goodrich Ave.

Oct. 17. 2007

N/A

Project Pending

Bradshaw Commerce Center

Industrial Subdivision at SR 429 & Bradshaw Rd.,

September 19, 2007

N/A

Project Pending

New Horizons Building

2-Story Retail/Office Building at corner of M.A. Board & Central Ave.

September 5, 2007

N/A

Project pending

Apopka Family Health Center

Medical Office Building Expansion at 2nd & 3rd St.

June 20, 2007

N/A

Project completed

Apopka Gateway Center

NW Corner of Semoran & Line Drive

May 16, 2007

N/A

Rezoning from commercial to mixed use to build 2 hotels & 2 restaurants

Fifth Third Bank

Bank with drive-thru at corner of OBT & Benbow Ct.

March 21, 2007

N/A

Project completed/business open

Superior Central

Multi-Tenant Warehouse/office buildings at G.E. Road & Superior Commerce Blvd.

March 21, 2007

N/A

Project pending

Lowe’s Home Center

Home improvement store w/garden center at 441 & Old Dixie Hwy.

March 21, 2007

N/A

Project completed/business open

Victoria Plaza Building Addition

Perkins Retail Center Addition

March 7, 2007

N/A

Project completed/business open

Chili’s Restaurant

Chili’s by Home Depot

March 7, 2007

N/A

Project completed/business open

Cooper Industrial Center

Industrial Subdivision for warehouse/light office & light manufacturing

March 7, 2007

N/A

Project to be built pending sale of parcels

Dream Lake Plaza

Retail Center – 2 buildings

March 7, 2007

N/A

Project Pending

Farmworker Assoc. Office Bldg.

Office Building at Apopka Blvd. & Sheeler Road

March 7, 2007

N/A

Project completed

Apopka Commons

Home Depot Out-Parcel for retail shopping center

February 7, 2007

N/A

Retail Plaza completed

Foster’s Corner

2-Story office & retail building at the corner of Park Ave. & Lake McCoy Dr.

February 7, 2007

N/A

Project completed/Space available for rent

Imperial Builder’s Supply

Building contractors facility for warehouse, office & storage areas at G.E. Road & Orange Ave.

February 7, 2007

N/A

Project completed

Oakmont Industrial Facility

NW Distribution Center/Warehouse/office at SR429 & Ocoee-Apopka Rd.

February 7, 2007

N/A

Initial warehouse space completed

Avion Point

Airport Expansion for add’l airport hangar lots & general commercial lots

January 17, 2007

N/A

Project under construction

Country Corner

Retail Center w/drive-thru bank

January 17, 2007

N/A

Project getting ready to go under construction

Fort Knox Self Storage

Mini-warehouse for non-commercial storage + 1 office

December 6, 2006

N/A

Project completed

Hamilton Professional Center

1-story professional office park

December 6, 2006

N/A

Project pending

Park Avenue Professional Center

1-story bank w/drive-thru & 2-story office building

December 6, 2006

N/A

Bank completed & open

PB&J Industrial Park

20,000 square foot office/warehouse

December 6, 2006

N/A

 

Apopka Expressway Commerce Center

2-phase Industrial park for office/warehouse

November 1, 2006

N/A

Phase 1 completed, Phase 2 pending

Daugherty Business Center

1-Story Retail center

October 18, 2006

N/A

Project available for sale

Orlando Apopka Airport N. Condos

Airport Expansion for add’l airport hangars & runway expansion

October 4, 2006

N/A

Project under construction

AmSouth Bank

Bank w/drive-thru at the corner of Welch & Rock Springs Rd. (Wekiva Plaza)

September 20, 2006

N/A

Project completed/business open

Apopka High School

Replacement of existing AHS plus YMCA

July 19, 2006

City contributed $1,000,000 to YMCA project

School completed and opened in 2007

Johns Road Commerce park

Industrial subdivision (6 lots)

July 5, 2006

N/A

Project pending approval of elevations

Avion Point

Airport Expansions for add’l airport hangar lots & 5 commercial lots

June 21, 2006

N/A

Project under construction

Davin Office Building

Professional Office building on Oakland Ave., south of Main St.

May 17, 2006

N/A

Project completed/business open

Lotus Yoga Center

Wellness Center/Office on Oakland Ave., south of Main St.

May 17, 2006

N/A

Project completed/business open

Fifth Third Bank

Bank w/drive-thru at the corner of Welch & Rock Springs Rd.

May 17, 2006

N/A

Project completed/business open

Zoning Change  to PO/I

Marshall Howard property at the corner of Monroe & Highland

April 19, 2006

N/A

Commissioner Till opposed rezoning due to traffic & noise concerns. Zoning passed/no activity to date

 

Sawyer Storage Warehouse

 

Storage Warehouse at 1220 Rock Springs Rd.

 

April 19, 2006

 

N/A

 

Project completed

Hope Community Center

Office of Farmworker Ministry Center

March 1, 2006

N/A

Project completed/office open

G.E. Road Building at Superior Commerce Park

Multi-Tenant warehouse/office building

November 16, 2005

N/A

Project completed/businesses open

Rock Springs Ridge Golf Course

Final Plat Approval

November 16, 2005

N/A

Golf Course open

Superior Central at Superior Commerce Park

Multi-Tenant warehouse/office

November 16, 2005

N/A

Project completed

Fairwinds Credit Union

Bank/Credit Union at 441 & Piedmont-Wekiwa Rd.

July 20, 2005

N/A

Project completed/business open

Bruster’s Ice Cream

Drive-thru ice cream shop at Park Ave. & Nancy Lee Lane

June 15, 2005

N/A

Project completed/business open

Amscot Financial Bank

Financial Banking institution at the corner of Bradshaw & 441

April 20, 2005

N/A

Project completed/business open

Frontier Retail Center

Retail center w/drive-thru facility (Starbuck’s)

April 20, 2005

N/A

Project completed/businesses open

Lynx Apopka Super Stop

LYNX Passenger transfer facility at Central & 7th St.

April 6, 2005

N/A

Project completed/Service now in use

McCoy Federal Credit Union

Bank/Credit Union w/drive-thru at Park Ave. & Adams Ave.

March 16, 2005

N/A

Project completed/business open

Keene Road Landfill

Approval of permit for expansion of landfill

March 2, 2005

N/A

Commissioner Till opposed expansion/project approved by remaining council members

VFW Post #10147

VFW Post & Community Center at Central & 5th St.

February 16, 2005

$1,950,000

Project completed/Center open

Gentry Insurance Building

2-Story Office Building on Main St. across from City Hall

January 19, 2005

N/A

Project completed/business open

International Restaurant Distributors

Warehouse & Distribution center N. of Hogshead Rd & West of Hermit Smith Rd.

November 17, 2004

N/A

Project completed/business open

Florida Hospital Expansion

3-Story Medical Office Building addition & hospital renovation

October 20, 2004

$40,000 donation over 8 years at $5,000/year

Project completed/business open

Apopka Car Wash

Self-Serve Car Wash at Apopka Plaza – Corner of Sheeler & 441

September 15, 2004

N/A

Project completed/business open

Darter Wash

Self-Serve Car Wash at NE corner of Main & 1st St., East of Hawthorne

September 1, 2004

N/A

Project completed/business open

Orlando Apopka Airport

West OBT, Plymouth Area

August 4, 2004

N/A

Project under construction

Wendy’s Rest. At Home Depot Subdivision

Wendy’s Restaurant

July 21, 2004

N/A

Project completed/business open

Wekiva Springs Shopping Plaza

SR 436 & Wekiva Springs Rd., next to Long John Silvers

July 21, 2004

N/A

Developer in jail for fraud/project never completed

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COMMUNITY INTEREST PROJECTS MAY 2004 - JULY 2009

Project Name

Project Description

Date Approved/Initiated

$$ Contribution/Cost by City

Project Outcome

Citywide Radio System

Update police radio system and provide residents with WiFi service

November, 2008

$4,999,617

Public Beta Testing system & installing towers throughout the community

Apopka United Against Gangs

Gang awareness and education campaign

June, 2008

N/A

Project underway through community-wide steering committee

Ordinance No. 2069

Land development code amendments encouraging water conservation through improved landscape & irrigation design

May 7, 2008

$50,000 – Landscape/Conservation Incentive program

Project success still being measured

Salary

Salary Forfeiture

August, 2007-May 2008

Savings of $9,000

In response to additional cost for 2008 citywide election, Commissioner Till forfeited salary to offset cost

Former Marshall Lake Preserve

103 acres of open space purchased by city

May 16, 2007

$4,820,000 – Funds from sale of Harmon Road property to OOCEA for John Land Expressway. $30,000 from Wastewater Impact Fee Fund

Comm. Till vehemently opposed Marshall Lake project. The project went “bust” and city purchased land to keep as open space

Automated Solid Waste Collection System

Purchase of new trucks with automated “arms” and garbage/recycling cans for use by citizens

Various phases beginning in May, 2007

$17,000 monthly reduction in cost for temporary employees. Approx. $1,200,00 for equipment purchase, assembly & distribution

Improved collection system with new equipment for long-term use

Youth Advisory Board

City Advisory Board consisting of teens in community ages 15-18

Presented to City Council April, 2007

$0 Expended at this time

Project adopted by City Council. Commissioner Till initiated this project and currently serves as the government advisor. Youth involvement in community

Wi-Fi

Free, basic wireless internet services for Apopka residents

February 21, 2007

$2,600,000 from general fund

Wi-Fi service currently available at Kit Land Nelson Park, Downtown by City Hall, Florida Hospital and Apopka High School.

Doctor’s Park

New dog park

February 7, 2007

Approximately $75,000 includes $46,120 for fencing

Comm. Till aggressively pursued this project. Park opened to the public on July 21, 2007

Adopt-A-Road

Businesses &/or civic organizations adopt a section of roadway to keep clean

January 2007

Less than $100.00/adoption for supplies + cost of signs (pending)

Various groups have adopted sections of roadways in the city limit & are now responsible for clean up. Promotes community pride & organizations are recognized through signs

 

Volunteers In Public Service

 

Volunteers working in local government

 

January 2006

 

Minimal Expense. Project administered by current staff

 

Encourages citizen involvement in local government through volunteers working together with city staff

UCF Medical School

Resolution in support of UCF proposal for medical school

November 2, 2005

No financial contribution at this time

Project currently under review and funding being sought through public/private partnerships

West Orange Trail Phase 3A

Pedestrian Bridge over 441 at Forrest Ave.

June 1, 2005

Not to exceed $125,000

Pedestrian Bridge completed in 2007 and now available for use by public

Wolf Lake Elementary &
Wolf Lake Middle School

Approve the final development
plans for schools on Ponkan Rd.

April 6, 2005

OCPS requested waiver of tree bank fee – potentially $200,000+

Comm. Till suggested in lieu of fee waiver that schools adopt a tree planting program as part of curriculum with funds saved thru tree bank fee be used to fund program– Program was adopted accordingly

Florida Hospital

Medical Office Complex Expansion

April 6, 2005

$40,000 donation @$8,000/year for 5 years

Medical Complex completed

Apopka Chamber

Lease Renewal for office located  at 180 E. Main St.

December 15, 2004

Renewal at $1.00/year

Lease renewed from
January 20, 2005-January 19, 2016

Apopka Little League Expansion

Facility Construction

November 17, 2004

$31,000

Expansion of little league facilities

Resolution 2004-16

Approval of Route of Maitland Blvd. Extension

July 21, 2004

N/A

OOCEA project approved for expansion of the Maitland Blvd. Extension (Maitland Bypass). Reduced traffic flow through downtown.

Resolution No. 2004-14

Approving Qualified Target Industry Tax Incentive for Digital Infrared Imaging,Inc.

July 7, 2004

$14,400

High-tech security company relocated to Apopka into south Apopka Enterprise Zone.

Resolution No. 2004-13

Changing the name of Recreation Way

June 2, 2004

N/A

Renamed in honor of Navy Petty Officer 2nd Class – Jason Dwelley killed during active duty in Iraq

Interlocal Agreement

Interlocal Agreement regarding school capacity

N/A

N/A

City & OCPS signed interlocal agreement so that when any zoning change is made in the city, we notify OCPS prior to approval to review impact on local schools. If impacted, capacity enhancements are required by developer.

Annual City of Apopka Expo

Open House to inform residents how tax $$ are spent/city services

November 2004, January 2005, January 2006

2007 Event - $20,000
*Event postponed in 2007 due to budget cuts from tax reform.

Citizens are better informed about the services provided by local government & how their tax $$ are spent.

Northwest Recreation Complex Expansion

Expansion of facility and services at park on Ponkan Road

Various phases implemented throughout 2006-2007

$9,000,000 total project costs

4 additional baseball fields, 4 basketball courts, pavilions, outdoor amphitheater, 4 additional soccer fields, completion of Jason Dwelley Parkway to Kelly Park Rd.

Annexation

At request of property owners

Various phases throughout 2006

N/A

Annexed over 187 acres w/property value of approx. $6,243,000

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INFRASTRUCTURE PROJECTS MAY, 2004 – JULY, 2009

Project Name

Project Description

Date Approved/Initiated

$$ Contribution/Cost by City

Project Outcome

Participation Agreement

Agreement between City of Apopka & SJRWMD to identify properties w/in city limits for regional reclaimed water storage & aquifer enhancement projects

February, 2009

N/A

City & SJRWMD working together to identify locations

Project Renew Agreement

Agreement w/Orlando Utilities Commission to pump 3.0 million gallons/day of reclaimed water to the city of Apopka

January, 2009

$26,500,000

Project currently under construction of 13 miles of 24 inch pipeline

New Sidewalk

Sidewalk installed along Alabama Ave. from 441 to Tenth St.

June 4, 2008

$53,604

Project completed

Traffic Study

U.S. 441 Corridor Enhancement Study

March 19, 2008

$26,000

Study underway

Streetlight installation

New streetlights along the walkway of the pond at the NW Recreation complex

March 19, 2008

$38,000 + $1,282.83/month

Project completed

Water Main Extension

CR 437-A Water Main Extension

February 6, 2008

$141,581.30

Project completed

Inliner installation

Installation of a 10” resin impregnated cured-in-pipe inliner for 1,781 linear feet of existing 10” sanitary sewer line along Park Ave.

January 16, 2008

$76,692.50

Projection completed

Water Storage Tank

Design/engineering of 2MG reclaimed water storage tank at NW reclaimed water facility

January 2, 2008

$59,878.00

Project underway

Streetlights

Streetlight installation at NW Recreation Complex Phase II parking lot

January 2, 2008

$19,266.36 + $1,193.58 monthly

Project completed

Lighting system

Lighting system for (4) existing little league baseball fields at NW Recreation Complex

December 19, 2007

$187,009

Project completed

Amphitheater

Amphitheater design services awarded to IBI Group, Inc.

December 19, 2007

$65,080

Approv

Lighting system

Installation of lighting system for (4) existing baseball fields at NW Recreation Complex

December 19, 2007

$101,650

Project completed

Road Improvements

Road improvements on Johns Road

December 19, 2007

$90,858

Project completed

Bleachers

Construction of 8 bleacher pads for the four existing baseball fields at NW Recreation for use by Apopka Little League Baseball

December 5, 2007

$10,166.66

Project completed

School Zone Flashers

Installation of solar powered school zone flasher lights on Vick Road

November 7, 2007

$10,800

Project completed

Brick Wall on Jason Dwelley Parkway

Construction of brick wall on Jason Dwelley Parkway behind Rock Springs Ridge

October 17, 2007

$397,800

Project completed

Bleachers

Construction of 3 sets of bleachers at NW Recreation Complex for use by Pop Warner Football

October 3, 2007

$47,820

Project completed

ARROW Project

Lease agreement w/SJRWMD to lease property at Lake Apopka & Lust road to withdraw & treat 5 million gallons/day from Lake Apopka for reclaimed water

June 20, 2007

N/A

Project underway

Sidewalks

Construction of sidewalks along 1st St. & Highland Ave.

June 6, 2007

$38,626

Project pending

NW Recreation Complex Expansion Phase III

Extension of Appy Lane, Jason Dwelley Parkway, construction of recharge pond

December 6, 2006

$2,770,000

Project completed/under construction

Purchase of refuse containers for automated garbage collection

Purchase of 95 gallon, 64 gallon & 35 gallon containers for city customers

October 18, 2006

Not to exceed $1,169,740 financed by Otto Environmental Systems LLC for 30 months at 0% interest. Add’l $65,000 for assembly & distribution

Project completed

JPA regarding widening of Ponkan Road

City of Apopka & Orange Co. have entered into an agreement to share the cost of widening Ponkan Road 50/50 in front of the two new schools

September 6, 2006

N/A

Project pending

City of Apopka/Zellwood Station Co-Op Water Agreement

Purchase of the Zellwood Station Co-Op Inc. potable water system & sanitary wastewater collection & treatment system

March 15, 2006

N/A

Agreement signed & accepted by both parties

1st Amendment of City of Apopka/Orange County Water Territorial Agreement

City of Apopka assumes responsibility for water, wastewater & reclaimed water services in NW Orange Co.

March 15, 2006

N/A

Project completed

Ponkan Road Sidewalk

Installation of 5 foot sidewalk along Ponkan Rd. from Pitman Estates to Jason Dwelley Parkway

March 1, 2006

$155,386

Project completed

 

JPA with Orange Co.

 

Rock Springs Rd. water, reclaimed water & sanitary sewer force main extension for widening of Rock Springs Rd.

 

February 1, 2006

 

$1,000,000 (approx.)

 

Project pending

Playground Equipment at KLN Park

Installation of new playground equipment at Kit Land Nelson Park

October 19, 2005

$24,397.00

Equipment purchased & installed

Annexation

Jason Dwelley Parkway extension to Kelly Park Rd.

August 17, 2005

N/A

Annexation completed & road constructed & now open

NW Reclaimed water storage/aquifer recharge

Construction of a reclaimed water storage pond/aquifer recharge facility at NW recreation park

July 6, 2005

$1,500,000 (SJRWMD will assist city with construction costs up to $705,000)

Project completed

Traffic Signal Maintenance Agreement

FDOT & City of Apopka agreement for installation of traffic light for Semoran Commerce Place

April 6, 2005

N/A at time of approval

Project completed, light installed

Capital Improvements Operational & Financial Plan

Purchase of the Orange County Utility Systems & Zellwood Station Services, Improvements to NW Recreation Facility, Construction of VFW Post #10147

March 2, 2005

$14,861,059 total project costs

Projects completed or under construction

Ordinance No. 1744

Amending various sections of Water & Sewer Systems Code of Ordinances for rate adjustments for new automated meter reading

New automated meters approved March 2, 2005
Ordinance Approved April 6, 2005

Cost of meters reflected in new rates

Meter installation almost completed

Other Significant Projects:

    • Preliminary design of $28 million wastewater treatment expansion
    • Fire Station 1 expansion
    • Lightning Prediction Systems for Outdoor Recreational Facilities
    • One-stop permitting for community development projects
    • Drive-up window for utility payments
    • Drainage improvements to Ustler & Welch Roads
    • Installation of new HVAC system at City Hall savings = Thousands of $$ saved since installation
    • Hurricane screens installed to fortify all public safety buildings (purchased w/FEMA grant)

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    LEGISLATIVE PROJECTS MAY, 2004 – JUNE, 2008

    Project Name

    Project Description

    Date Approved/Initiated

    $$ Contribution/Cost by City

    Project Outcome

    Water Conservation Incentive Program

    Provide citizens with incentives to modify their irrigation and landscaping to encourage water conservation

    May 7, 2008

    $50,000

    Project just initiated – Outcome TBD based on citizen participation

    Ordinance No. 2069

    Amending land development code to encourage water conservation through landscape and irrigation

    May 7, 2008

    N/A

    Water conservation through landscape and irrigation improvements will allow citizens to reduce their monthly water consumption for irrigation and ultimately save money on their water bill

    Ordinance No. 1944

    Homestead Exemption for Seniors w/Limited Income

    May 2, 2007

    Estimated $13,000 reduction in ad valorem taxes for FY 2007-2008

    Limited Income Senior Homestead Exemption increased from $25,000 to $50,000.

    Ordinance No. 1906

    Proportionate Share

    February 7, 2007

    N/A

    Provides the City of Apopka with a program that allows developers to proceed with development under certain conditions by contributing a proportionate fair-share towards the cost of necessary transportation improvements.

    Ordinance No. 1885

    Downtown Development Overlay Zone

    November 15, 2006

    N/A

    Established an overlay district to impose special development guidelines within the downtown development corridor to ensure consistency in the development of a proposed town center. Established permitted uses & prohibition or limitations on certain uses within & adjacent to the downtown development area.

    Ordinance No. 1821

    Water Conservation Ordinance for Landscape Irrigation

    October 18, 2006

    N/A

    Adopted the SJRWMD rule for mandatory district-wide landscape irrigation watering restrictions to 2 days/week.
    Sets schedule for landscape irrigation. Lists the exceptions to the schedule. Includes water restrictions on potable & reclaimed water users Presents the enforcement and fines for violating the ordinance

    Ordinance No. 1802

    Comprehensive Plan Amendment

    September 20, 2006

    N/A

    Amending the City of Apopka Comprehensive Plan as required by the Wekiva Parkway and Protection Act – Establishes new & revised policies addressing various land use strategies intended to protect natural resources.

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    PUBLIC SAFETY PROJECTS MAY, 2004 – JULY, 2009

    Project Name

    Project Description

    Date Approved/Initiated

    $$ Contribution/Cost by City

    Project Outcome

    Fire Dept. Training Tower & Burn Bldg.

    Construction of fire dept. training tower and burn bldg. at 329 E. Cleveland St.

    June, 2009

    $372,415

    Project pending

    Traffic Light

    Traffic light at the intersection of Rock Springs Rd. & Rock Ridge Blvd.

    May, 2009

    $116,186

    Road recently completed by Orange Co., Light ordered

    2009 Justice Assistance Grant

    Federal Justice Assistance Funding grant to purchase equipment to aid in combating street level drug crimes, suppress criminal activity & conduct crime scene investigations

    May,2009

    N/A – No match required

    Application submitted

    Mutual Aid Agreement

    Mutual Aid Agreement w/Orange County Sheriff Dept.

    April, 2009

    N/A

    Approved agreement unanimously for 2009-2012

    Ordinance No. 2105

    Create new Article V.  in Chapter 54, Offenses & Misc. Provisions entitled “Panhandling, Begging and Related Activities”

    April, 2009

    N/A

    Ordinance adopted and now enforced

    Police Vehicles

    Purchase of 8 vehicles for police field services

    March, 2009

    $170,480

    Contract awarded to Don Reid Ford

    Police & Fire Training Facility

    Relocation of existing Leroy F. Gilliam Training Center to new complex on north side of Cleveland St.

    February, 2009

    See above

    Approved final development plan

    Mutual Aid Agreement

    Mutual Aid Agreement w/Seminole County Sheriff Dept.

    February, 2009

    N/A

    Approved agreement unanimously for 2009-2013

    Mutual Aid Agreement

    Mutual Aid Agreement with the Metropolitan Bureau of Investigation

    January 3, 2008

    N/A

    Agreement approved unanimously for 2007-2010

    School Resource Officers

    Agreement between OCSB & City of Apopka to provide School Resource officers to work within area schools & provide services like D.A.R.E. & other law enforcement related services

    October 17, 2007

    N/A

    School resource officers provided at various schools throughout our community for children’s safety and well being

    Speed Reduction

    Reduction in speed limit on Ponkan Road at curves by schools

    August, 2007

    N/A

    In response to a fatality, city reduced speed limit.

    Traffic Light

    Traffic light at the intersection of Vick & Ponkan Road

    May 3, 2006

    Approximately $50,000

    Safety and traffic flow improved at intersection

    Traffic Light Safety Act

    Ordinance permitting the city to utilize red light cameras at major intersections

    April 5, 2006

    N/A

    Camera installed at intersection of Park Ave. & Main St. & 441 & Sheeler Road. Reduced red light offenders & improved public safety

    Ordinance No. 1765

    Offenses & Miscellaneous provisions

    November 2, 2005

    N/A

    Adopted Sexual Offenders & Sexual Predators Ordinance to place restrictions on future offenders from living w/in 2,500 ft. of park, school or a daycare center

    Mobile Command Center

    Mobile Unit for improved communication & response to emergencies

    October 5, 2005

    $151,787

    Improved communication and response time for major catastrophic emergencies

    ISO Rating

    Fire Department ISO Rating

    December 2004

    N/A

    Apopka Fire Department received ISO Class 1 rating. Only 5th department in state of Florida to receive. Lower HO insurance rates for city residents

    Traffic Light

    Traffic light at the intersection of Welch & Vick Road

    May 19, 2004

    $46,542.00 to install light

    Safety and traffic flow improved at intersection

    “Stay Alive, Drive 25”

    Reduction in speed limit

    N/A

    N/A

    Reduced speed on Errol Parkway to 25 MPH. Studies show reducing speed to 25 MPH causes a 70% reduction in traffic fatalities.

    Public Safety

    Throughout past 5 years, approved various staff increases, undercover operations and expansions of fire services.

    May 2004-June 2008

    Various funding sources, much of which was grants applied for and received or $$ confiscated through drug busts

     

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