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AGENDA ITEM COVER SHEET
Meeting Date: March 1, 2022
Item#: 3
Reviewed By:
Contact Name: Craig Shadrix Department Director: 4,
Contact Number: 407-554-7083 City Manager: Robert Fr0i/el
Subject: Resolution of support for placement of a one percent transportation surtax referendum on the
November 8, 2022, countywide ballot
Background Summary:
Orange County Mayor Jerry Demings and the Orange County Commission have been working with the
municipalities of Orange County since 2019 on long term transportation solutions that will address many of the
greater Orange County area's growth-related transportation needs. A long-term transportation plan requires long
term funding, and Mayor Demings began a multi-faceted communication process that has now resulted in over
200 community meetings, in addition to input from City Managers and the Council of Mayors. After much
discussion and input from stakeholders, the County has a plan for funding that will result in long-term
transportation project funding for all local governments in Orange County. The broad framework proposes a
population-based annual funding allocation from the proposed sales tax for each municipality, which based on
the draft proposal, would result in almost 6 million dollars in annual funding to the City of Ocoee, which is third to
only Orlando and Apopka. This program will be implemented involving a technical committee and a citizen
oversight committee, both of which are being further defined.
The proposed resolution of support provides support from the City of Ocoee for placing this proposed sales tax
increase on the November 8, 2022, countywide ballot. Mayor Demings and his team have planned additional
meetings with stakeholders and are continuing to educate all parties on how the proposal will be further
implemented.
Issue:
Should the City Commission approve the resolution of support for placement of a one percent transportation
surtax referendum on the November 8, 2022, countywide ballot?
Recommendations:
Staff recommends that the City Commission approve the resolution of support for placement of a one percent
transportation surtax referendum on the November 8, 2022. countywide ballot.
Attachments:
Resolution of support for placement of a one percent transportation surtax referendum on the November 8, 2022,
countywide ballot
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Financial Impact:
Based on the draft proposal, the surtax would result in almost 6 million dollars in annual funding.
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RESOLUTION NO. 2022-
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF OCOEE, FLORIDA, RELATING TO THE
SUPPORT OF THE PLACEMENT OF A ONE PERCENT (1%)
TRANSPORTATION SURTAX REFERENDUM ON THE NOVEMBER 8, 2022,
COUNTYWIDE BALLOT FOR CONSIDERATION BY THE VOTERS OF
ORANGE COUNTY, FLORIDA; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY;
PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, traffic congestion, public transportation and safety are pressing concerns of
great public importance in the City of Ocoee and throughout Central Florida; and
WHEREAS, Orange County Mayor Demings has engaged in a transportation initiative to
study the transportation priorities of the residents of Orange County and address the transportation
needs throughout Orange County; and
WHEREAS,Mayor Demings and Orange County staff have held and participated in town
hall and community meetings, stakeholder discussions, speaking engagements, and community
events throughout the County to solicit public input and hear the transportation concerns,
challenges, and priorities of County residents; and
WHEREAS,Orange County has conducted assessments of transportation deficiencies and
related funding needs in the community and found that such deficiencies and funding needs in the
community cannot be met through currently existing funding sources; and
WHEREAS, in order to address funding deficiencies for transportation needs including
roadways, transit, safety, and operations and maintenance, Mayor Demings has proposed the levy
of a one-cent Charter County and Regional Transportation System Sales Surtax ("Transportation
Surtax") by the County, subject to approval by a majority of the countywide electors voting in a
referendum; and
WHEREAS, the County is considering placing the question of the Transportation Surtax
before the countywide electors on the November 8, 2022, general election ballot; and
WHEREAS, the Ocoee City Commission also finds that current transportation
deficiencies within the City of Ocoee and across Orange County cannot be met through current
funding sources.
NOW, THEREFORE,BE IT RESOLVED:
SECTION 1. The City of Ocoee hereby supports the placement of a one percent (1%)
Transportation Surtax referendum on the November 8, 2022, countywide ballot for consideration
by the voters of Orange County,Florida.
SECTION 2. Severability. If any section, subsection, sentence, clause,phrase or portion
of the Resolution is for any reason held invalid or unconstitutional by any court of competent
jurisdiction, such portion shall be deemed a separate, distinct and independent provision and such
holding shall not affect the validity of the remaining portion hereto.
SECTION 3. Effective Date. This Resolution shall become effective immediately upon
passage and adoption.
PASSED AND ADOPTED THIS DAY OF ,2022.
APPROVED:
ATTEST: CITY OF OCOEE, FLORIDA
Melanie Sibbitt, City Clerk Rusty Johnson, Mayor
(SEAL)
FOR USE AND RELIANCE ONLY BY APPROVED BY THE OCOEE CITY
THE CITY OF OCOEE, FLORIDA; COMMISSION AT A MEETING HELD
APPROVED AS TO FORM AND ON 2022,
LEGALITY THIS DAY OF UNDER AGENDA ITEM NO.
, 2022.
SHUFFIELD,LOWMAN & WILSON, P.A.
By:
City Attorney
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