Project Name

Project Description

Date Approved/Initiated

$$ Contribution/Cost by City

Project Outcome

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 pending

Orlando Federal Credit Union

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

April 16, 2008

N/A

Project under construction

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 under construction

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 under construction

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 pending

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 under construction

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

Final approval pending

Apopka Family Health Center

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

June 20, 2007

N/A

Project under construction

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 under construction

Apopka Commons

Home Depot Out-Parcel for retail shopping center

February 7, 2007

N/A

Project pending

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 under construction

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 currently under construction

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

Project Name

Project Description

Date Approved/Initiated

$$ Contribution/Cost by City

Project Outcome

C.S.I. Apopka

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

Reduced Milage Rate for FY 2007-2008

Lowered milage rate from 3.7619 to 3.1738 in response to tax reform

September 2007

$2,734,000 or 3.96% reduction in FY 2007-2008 budget. Did NOT result in any job cuts

Lower property tax rates in the city of Apopka. Apopka continues to maintain one of the lowest milage rates in Central Florida.

Salary

Salary Forfeiture

August, 2007

Savings of $10,000+

In response to property tax reform legislation, Commissioner Till forfeited her salary to help with budget cuts in FY 2007-2008

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

Operation Clean Sweep Saturday

Monthly clean up project throughout city

Monthly beginning January 2007

$0 expended

On-going clean up of trash & debris. Targeted areas are now cleaner. Community involvement & pride

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

Operation Clean Sweep

Trash clean up project throughout city

October 21, 2006

$8,000 budget

Citizens worked together to clean up trash & debris. Community pride

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

YMCA

Building Construction adjacent to AHS

October 19, 2005

$1,000,000 donation @$100,000/yr. for 10 years

YMCA project now in design phase with scheduled completion in year 2009

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 of how tax $$ are spent & services provided by the city

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

Project Name

Project Description

Date Approved/Initiated

$$ Contribution/Cost by City

Project Outcome

New Sidewalk

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

June 4, 2008

$53,604

Project under construction, some portions 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

Design reviewed by council

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

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.

Project Name

Project Description

Date Approved/Initiated

$$ Contribution/Cost by City

Project Outcome

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.