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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 |
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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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