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HomeMy WebLinkAbout08-18-2026 Supporting DocumentsCITY OF OCOEE 1 N. Bluford Avenue ocoee Ocoee, Florida 34761 j.tida 407-905-3100 SPEAKING RESERVATION FOR NOTE: All submitted speaking reservation forms are public records under Chapter 119, Florida Statutes, and are open to inspection by all persons, DATE NAMEAA— PHONE# OCOEE RESIDENT YES NO ❑ (OPTIONAL) ADDRESS `� 7 CITY ZIP CODE E-MAIL , I want to address the Board about (Please provide Item # anchor topic): j�'� ° A Ae tA'e- Do you have a prepared statement, or other document(s) from which you will address the Board? No Yes if yes, please attach copy of same to this Reservation Form. All proceedings before the Commission hall be governed by the Civility"Co - see back The following time limits to speak are in effect: Public Hearings: petitioner presentation -15 minutes; citizen comments - 5 minutes per speaker; petitioner rebuttal - 5 minutes. Open to Public — Citizens Comments - 3 minutes per speaker, per meeting. CITY OF OCOEE 1 N. Bluford Avenue Ocoee, Florida 34761 ocoee 407-905-3100 "0"". SPEAKING RESERVATION FORM NOTE: All submitted speaking reservation forms are public records under Chapter 119, Florida Statutes, and are open to inspection by all persons. DATE NAME PHONE # 7 d'Z OCOEE RESIDENT YES n NO F (OPTIONAL) ADDRESS CITY ZIP CODE — E-MAJI I want to address the Board about (Pleaseqomvide Item # and/or topic): AVI? 4�4� Do you ha a prepared statement, or other document(s) from which you will address the Board? No U 70 Yes if yes, please attach copy of same to this Reservation Form. All proceedings before the Commission shall be governed by the Civility Code - see back The following time limits to speak are in effect: Public U�qarings: petitioner presentation - 15 minutes; citizen comments - 5 minutes per speaker; petitioner rebuttal - 5 minutes. Open to Public — Citizens Comments - 3 minutes per speaker, per meeting. CITY OF OCOEE 14 WN X-30 0 1 N. Bluford Avenue ocoee Ocoee, Florida 34761 1106d. 407-905-3100 SPEAKING RESERVATION FOR NOTE: All submitted speaking reservation forms are public records under Chapter 119, Florida Statutes, and are open to ins ection by all persons. DATE ) ' 1 -. NAME PHONE # qjj OCOEE RESIDENT YES ❑ NO ❑ (OPTIONAL) ADDRESS � 4 ` CITY ZIP CODE E-MAIL I want to address the Board about (Please provide Item# and/or topic): 5 ' Do you have a prepared statement, or other document(s) from which you will address the Board? No -. Yes if yes, please attach copy of same to this Reservation Form: All proceedings before the Commission shall be governed by the Civility Co — see back The following time limits to speak are in effect: Public Hearings. petitioner presentation - 15 minutes; citizen comments - 5 minutes per speaker; petitioner rebuttal - 5 minutes. Open to Public — Citizens Comments - 3 minutes per speaker, per meeting. '4' �'C) CITY OF OCOEE 1 N. Bluford Avenue Ocoee, Florida 34761 oco e 407-905-3100 tiatida SPEAKING RESERVATION FORM NOTE: All submitted speaking reservation forms are public records under Chapter 119, Florida Statutes, and are open to inspection by all persons, DATE ..� NAME f PHONE# OCOEE RESIDENT YES ❑ NO (OPTIONAL) ADDRESS ClTi' ZIP CODE E-MAIL I want to address the Board about (Please provide Item # and/or topic): Do you have a prepared statement, or other docu ent(s) from which you will address the Board? No Yes if yes, please attach copy of same to this Reservation Form: All proceedings before the Commission shall be governed by the Civility Code — see back The following time limits to spear are in effect: Public Hearing : petitioner presentation 15 minutes; citizen comments - 5 minutes per speaker; petitioner rebuttal - 5 minutes. Open to Public — Citizens Comments - 3 minutes per speaker, per meeting. CITY OF OCOEE law Z-1.0gov 1 N. Bluford Avenue OCOC?C� Ocoee, Florida 34761 407-905-3100 IlotId. SPEAKING RESERVATION FORM NOTE: All submitted speaking reservation forms are public records under Chapter 119, Florida Statutes, and are open to inspection by all persons. DATE c �__ PHONE (�5 NAME j _hA1 dolt � %�3 �o OCOEE RESIDENT YES Ef" NO ❑ (OPTIONAL) ADDRESS �0 �.C� 2 V'1 t'U CITY L�C�Q� ZIP CODE E-MAl l I want to address the Board about (Please provide Item # and/or topic): Do you have a prepared statement, or other document(s) from which you will address the Board? No ✓ Yes if yes, please attach copy of same to this Reservation Form. 6111 nroceedi-fas before the Commission shall be governed by the Civility Code — see back The following time limits to speak are in effect: Public Hearings: petitioner presentation - 15 minutes; citizen comments - 5 minutes per speaker; petitioner rebuttal - 5 minutes. Open to Public - Citizens Comments - 3 minutes per speaker, per meeting. CITY OF OCOEE Inkm X-Mer 1 N. Bluford Avenue OCOeP_ Ocoee, Florida 34761 (larida 407-905-3100 SPEAKING RESERVATION FORM NOTE: All submitted speaking reservation forms are public records under Chapter 119, Florida Statutes, and are open to inspectiony all persons. DATE NAMEu'; PHONE # OCOEE RESIDENT YESX NO ❑ (OPTIONAL) ADDRESS CITY ZIP CODE E-MAI I want to address the Board about (Please provide Item # and/or topic): Do you have a prepared statement, or other document(s) from which you will address the Board? No Yes if yes, please attach copy of same to this Reservation Form. All proceedings before the Commission shall be governed by the Civility Code — see back I The following time limits to speak are in effect: Public Hearings: petitioner presentation - 15 minutes; citizen comments - 5 minutes per speaker; petitioner rebuttal - 5 minutes. Open to Public — Citizens Comments - 3 minutes per speaker, per meeting. CITY OF OCOEE law 'IM0001 1 N. Bluford Avenue ocoee Ocoee, Florida 34761 llo,id. 407-905-3100 SPEAKING RESERVATION FORM NOTE: All submitted speaking reservation forms are public records under Chapter 119, Florida Statutes, and are open to inspection by all persons. DATE Y_ NAME.O )audi"'a &Y 5 ) 1'4 PHONE# 7e OCOEE RESIDENT YES V NO El (OPTIONAL) ADDRESS —CITY ZIP CODE E-MAIL'fe yy-1 I want to address the Board i'about Please provide Item # and/or topic): I rl Do you have a prepared statement, or other document(s) from which you will address the Board? No Yes if yes, please attach copy of same to this Reservation Form. The following time limits to speak are in effect: Public Hearings: petitioner presentation - 15 minutes; citizen comments - 5 minutes per speaker; petitioner rebuttal - 5 minutes. Open to Public — Citizens Comments - 3 minutes per speaker, per meeting. '40% �b CITY OF OCOEE 1 N. Bluford Avenue Ocoee Ocoee, Florida 34761 "°"d° 407-g05-3100 SPEAKING RESERVATION FORM NOTE: All submitted speaking reservation forms are public records under Chapter 119, Florida Statutes, and are open to inspection by all persons. DATE / 1 NAME PHONE # V07 0 OCOEE RESIDENT YES ❑ NO ❑ (OPTIONAL) ADDRESS 3 ���, ��- CITY �� ZIP CODE�— E-MAIL_E.-. f r I want to address the Board about (Please provide Item # and/or topic): Do you have a prepare��saeme , or other document(s) from which you will address the Board? No Yes yes, please attach copy of same to this Reservation Form. All proceedings before the Commission shall be governed by the Civility Code — see back The following time limits to speak are in effect: Public Hearings: petitioner presentation - 15 minutes; citizen comments - 5 minutes per speaker; petitioner rebuttal - 5 minutes. Open to Public - Citizens Comments - 3 minutes per speaker, per meeting. CITY OF OCOEE 1 N. Bluford Avenue iC'C Ocoee, Florida 34761 407-905-3100 SPEAKING RESERVATION FORM NOTE, All submitted speaking reservation forms are public records under Chapter 119, Florida Statutes, and are open to inspection by all persons. DATE NAME �'i L s PHONE # ' OCOEE RESIDENT YES W NO ❑ (OPTIONAL) ADDRESS "i _, r CITY ZIP CODE ! - ( E-MA1L i ' I I want to address the Board about (Please provide Item # and/or topic): -.o y'k.. ""g yl r { rar,,'`�„,a �.t%3. L ._s i, ? `'�-2W% '✓+':�...�: t..�'S ;m7 "w,.. ' Do you have a prepared statement, or other document(s) from which you will address the Board? No ' Yes if yes, please attach copy of same to this Reservation Form. All proceedings s before the Commission shall be governed by the Civility Code — see back The following time limits to speak are in effect: Public Hearing : petitioner presentation -15 minutes; citizen comments - 5 minutes per speaker; petitioner rebuttal - 5 minutes, Open to Public — Citizens Comments - 3 minutes per speaker, per meeting. CITY OF ©COEE 1 N. Bluford Avenue oC oee Ocoee, Florida 34761 "0"". 407-905-3100 SPEAKINGRESERVATION FOR RESER NOTE: All submitted speaking reservation; forms are public records cinder Chapter 119, Florida Statutes, and are open to inspection by all persons. DATE 12-02-1 NAME PHONE # ©COEE RESIDENT YES -X NO ❑ (OPTIONAL) ADDRESS E-MAIL ...CITY ZIP CODE I want to address the Board about (Please provide Item # and/or topic): Do you have a prepared statement, or other document(s) from which you will address the Board? No Yes if yes, please attach copy of same to this Reservation Form: All proceedings before the Co _. ission shall be governedy the Civility Code - see back The following time limits to speak are in effect: Public Hearings: petitioner presentation - 15 minutes; citizen comments - 5 minutes per speaker; petitioner rebuttal - 5 minutes. Open to Public - Citizens Comments - 3 minutes per speaker, per meeting. CITY OF ©COEE a Isan 1 N. Bluford Avenue . coee Ocoee, Florida 34761 n 407-905.3100 SPEAKING RESEVATIO FOR CITE: All submitted speaking reservation forms are public records under Chapter 119, Florida Statutes, and are open to inspection by all persons. DATE NAME a PHONE # OCOEE RESIDENT YES NO (OPTIONAL) ADDRESS CITY ZIP CODE E-MAIL r let provide Item # and/or topic): ., I want to address the Board about Do you have a prepared statement, or other document(s) from which you will address the Board? No Yea if yes; please attach copy of same to this Reservation Form. All proceedings before the Commission shall be governed by the Civility Code — see back The following time limits to speak are in effect: Public Hearings: petitioner presentation -15 minutes; citizen comments - 5 minutes per speaker; petitioner rebuttal - 5 minutes. Open to Public — Citizens Comments - 3 minutes per speaker, per meeting. CITY OF OCOEE I N. Bluford Avenue ocoee Ocoee, Florida 34761 flo'id. 407-905-3100 SPEAKING RESERVATION FORM NOTE: All submitted speaking reservation forms are public records under Chapter 119, Florida Statutes, and are open to inspection by all persons. DATE NAME 'A Asa D. PAOUe- PHONE# �'107`74'7- OCOEE RESIDENT YES NO 7 (OPTIONAL ADDRESS 3 L-ef h ot A �A CITY co ea ZIP CODE--?V 114 I want to address the Board about. (Please provide Item # and/or topic): Do you have a prepared statement, or other document(s) from which you will address the Board? No Yes if yes, please attach copy of same to this Reservation Form. All proceedings before the Commission shall be governed by the Civility Code - see back The following time limits to speak are in effect: Public Hearings: petitioner presentation - 15 minutes; citizen comments - 5 minutes per speaker; petitioner rebuttal - 5 minutes. Open in Public - Citizens Comments - 3 minutes per speaker, per meeting. CITY OF OCOEE 1 N. Bluford Avenue ocoee Ocoee, Florida 34761 "."a 407-905-3100 SPEAKING RESERVATION FORM NOTE: All submitted speaking reservation forms are public records under Chapter 119, Florida Statutes, and are open to insertion by all persons. DATE t" NAME LALCPHONE # G -2- 3� OCOEE RESIDENT YES ❑ NO-)Q (OPTIONA ) ADDRESS ° ' ` `' CITY ZIP CODE �FL-- ✓ V E-MAI to t b t to address the Board about (Please provide Item # and/or topic): t �_24 Do you have a prepared statement, or other document(s) from which you will address the Board? No r Yes if yes, please attach copy of same to this Reservation Form: All proceedings before the Commission shall be governed by the Civility Co _ see back The following time limits to speak are in effect: Public bearings: petitioner presentation - 15 minutes; citizen comments - 5 minutes per speaker; petitioner rebuttal - 5 minutes. Open to Public — citizens Comments - 3 minutes per speaker; per meeting. CITY OF OCOEE 1 N. Bluford Avenue ocoe ' Ocoee, Florida 34761 0"". 407-905-3100 RESERVATION FOR SPEAKING NOTE: All submitted speaking reservation forms are public records under Chapter 119, Florida Statutes, and are open to in /ectio by all persons. DATE t f � G�, NAME t f PHONE # 79</ 7 OCOEE RESIDENT YES t NO �❑ef / (OPTIONAL) ADDRESS? ! `i L-f IT1' ZIP CODE-3 E-MAIL C C' I want to address the Board about (Please provide Item # and/or topic): Do you have a prepared statement, or other document(s) from which you will address the Board? No . Yes if yes, please attach copy of same to this Reservation Form. All proceedings before the Commission shall be governed by the Civility Code - see back The following time limits to speak are in effect: Public Hearings: petitioner presentation - 15 minutes; citizen comments - 5 minutes per speaker; petitioner rebuttal - 5 minutes. Open to Public — Citizens Comments - 3 minutes per speaker, per meeting. - - - ----------- 'qz�ox 41 CITY OF OCOEE 40" 1 N. Bluford Avenue ocoee Ocoee, Florida 34761 florfda 407-905-3100 SPEAKING RESERVATION FORM NOTE: All submitted speaking reservation forms are public records under Chapter 119, Florida Statutes, and are open to inspection by all persons. DATE 09 NAME _Avv' 'tS iy PHONE # 07 S-tt OCOEE RESIDENT YES &,,NO 0 (OPTIONAL) ADDRESS -CITY ZIP CODE E-MAIL I want to address the Board about (Please provide Item # and/or topic): Do you have a prepared statement, or other document(s) from which you will address the Board? No Yes if yes, please attach copy of same to this Reservation Form. All proceedings before the COMMission shall be governed by the Civility Code — see back The following time limits to speak are in effect: Public Hearings: petitioner presentation - 15 minutes; citizen comments - 5 minutes per speaker; petitioner rebuttal - 5 minutes. Open to Public - Citizens Comments - 3 minutes per speaker, per meeting. CI F OCOEE 1 N. Bluford Avenue ocoee Ocoee, Florida 34761 d� 407-905-3100 SPEAKING EEATIO FORM NOTE: All submitted speaking reservation forms are public records under Chapter 119, Florida Statutes, and are open to inspection by all persons. DATE. r1 NAME 1"P171C 6RIS50111 PHONE # 1,� , `. 1. Y (OPTIONAL) ADDRESS 1 Y 1 1 ,- - ' . - 4 - 47- CITY IP CODE 3 YZX� E-MAIL uIr- i -)'z -n 10 y a- C'' I want to address the Board about (Please provide Item # acid/or topic): 11457 -Al 1 Do you have a prepared statement, or other document(s) from which you will address the Board? No Yes if yes, please attach copy of same to this Reservation Form. All proceedings before the Commission shall be governed by the Civility Code = see back The following time limits to speak are in effect Public Hearings: petitioner presentation - 15 minutes; citizen comments - 5 minutes per speaker; petitioner rebuttal - 5 minutes. Open to Public - Citizens Comments - 3 minutes per speaker, per meeting. )b CITY OF OCOEE WER 500 1 N. Bluford Avenue ocoee Ocoee, Florida 34761 11.1W. 407-905-3100 SPEAKING RESERVATION FORM NOTE: All submitted speaking reservation forms are public records under Chapter 119, Florida Statutes, and are open to inspection by all persons. DATE W ra NAME PHONE # OCOEE RESIDENT YES 11 NO F-1 (OPTIONAL) ADDRESS t CITY Oco&-r-- ZIP CODE E-MAIL 3LLL-71S0tW0Caft14-V-. Co/v I want to address the Board about (Please provide Item # andfor topic): 1 [2 Do you have a prepared statement, or other document(s) from which you will address the Board? No Yes - V—/— if yes, please attach copy of same to this Reservation Form. The following time limits to speak are in effect: Public Hearings: petitioner presentation - 15 minutes; citizen comments - 5 minutes per speaker; petitioner rebuttal - 5 minutes. Open to Public — Citizens Comments - 3 minutes per speaker, per meeting. V *' 10 CITY OF OCOEE 1 N. Bluford Avenue ocolee Ocoee, Florida 34761 florid. 407-905-3100 SPEAKING RESERVATION FORM NOTE: All submitted speaking reservation forms are public records under Chapter 119, Florida Statutes, and are open t ection by all persons. DATE 77(p NAME C,!�'be#14J dA Q 0—PHONE PHONE # OCOEE RESIDENT YES O F-1 (OPTIONAL) ADDRESS I C-� 5, 3 ;q,)-5 5,-0-tl -/�>/&Ty ZIP CODE E-MAIL 61 I want 77.e- ddress the Board about (Please provide Item # and/or topic): /-1- :57:5 e- Do you have a prepared statement, or other document(s) from which you will address the Board? No X, Yes if yes, please attach copy of same to this Reservation Form. The following time limits to speak are in effect: Public Hearings: petitioner presentation - 15 minutes; citizen comments - 5 minutes per speaker; petitioner rebuttal - 5 minutes. Open to Public — Citizens Comments - 3 minutes per speaker, per meeting. CITY OF OCOEE 1 N. Biuford Avenue Ocoee Ocoee, Florida 34761 "O'Ida 407-905-3100 SPEAKING RESERVATION FORM NOTE: All submitted speaking reservation forms are public records under Chapter 119, Florida Statutes, and are open to inspection by all persons. DATE. S" 4 Z NAME ` PHONE # 2- , OCOEE RESIDENT YES NO ❑ (OPTIONAL) ADDRESS CITY 2= e e ZIP CODE 4 E-MAIL I want to address the Board about (Please provide Item # and/or topic): Do you have a prepared statement, or other document(s) from which you will address the Board? No Yes if yes, please attach copy of same to this Reservation Form. All proceedings before the Commission shall be governed by the Civility Code - see back The following time limits to speak are in effect: Public Hearings: petitioner presentation -15 minutes; citizen comments - 5 minutes per speaker; petitioner rebuttal 5 minutes. Open to Public — Citizens Comments - 3 minutes per speaker, per meeting. 14Y4 -TI 1c) CITY OF OCOEE q MR Z-360 1 N. Bluford Avenue C. coee Ocoee, Florida 34761 florid. 407-905-3100 SPEAKING E E VATI FORM NOTE. All submitted speaking reservation forms are public records under Chapter 119, Florida Statutes, and are open to inspection by all persons. DATE Q NAME L, � PHONE # Y OCOEE RESIDENT YES NO ❑ (OPTIONAL) ADDRESS CITY ZIP CODE E-MAIL I want to address the Board abut (Please provide Item # and/or topic): Do you have a prepared statement, or other document(s) from which you will address the Board? No Yes if yes, please attach copy of same to this Reservation Form. All proceedings before the Commission shall be governed by the Civility Code - see back The following time limits to speak are in effect: Public Hearings: petitioner presentation -15 minutes; citizen comments - 5 minutes per speaker; petitioner rebuttal - 5 minutes. Open to Public — Citizens Comments - 3 minutes per speaker, per meeting. CITY OF OCOEE 1 N. Bluford Avenue Ocoee Ocoee, Florida 34761 11. rl d a 407-905-3100 SPEAKING RESERVATION FOR NOTE; All submitted speaking reservation forms are public records under Chapter 119, Florida Statutes, and are open to inspection by all persons. DATE ,-M_ NAM r i PHONE # 7 57 OCOEE RESIDENT YES 4 NO ❑ (OPTIONAL) ADDRESS CITY Ae C ZIP CODE E-MAIL I want to address the Board about (Please provide item # arid/or topic): L f Do you have a prepared statement, or other document(s) from which you will address the Board? No Yes if yes, please attach copy of same to this Reservation Form. All proceedings before the Commission shall be governedy the Civility Code - see back The following time limits to speak are in effect: Public Hearings: petitioner presentation- 15 minutes; citizen comments - 5 minutes per speaker; petitioner rebuttal - 5 minutes. Open to Public Citizens Comments - 3 minutes per speaker, per meeting. CITY OF OCOEE vNIN x3or -f 1 N. Bluford Avenue ocoee Ocoee, Florida 34761 llo,ld. 407-905-3100 SPEAKING RESERVATION FORM NOTE: All submitted speaking reservation forms are public records under Chapter 119, Florida Statutes, and are open to inspe-f ion by all persons. DATE T NAME PHONE#-4�z OCOEE RESIDENT YES D-"'NO D (OPTIONAL) ADDRESS J-(CITY (20 1--Z ZIP CODE — V E-MAIL I want to address the Board about (Please provide Item # and/or topic): Do you pave a prepared statement, or other document(s) from which you will address the Board? No / Yes- if yes, please attach copy of same to this Reservation Form. 1111iff"m !!I I lip I The following time limits to speak are in effect: 'Public Hearings: petitioner presentation - 15 minutes; citizen comments - 5 minutes per speaker; petitioner rebuttal - 5 minutes. Open to Public - Citizens Comments - 3 minutes per speaker, per meeting. CITY OF OC OEE ISIR 1 N. Bluford Avenue ocoee Ocoee, �Fjllorida34�7161 Florida 407-905-31 00 SPEAKING RESERVATION FOR NOTE: All submitted speaking reservation forms are public records under Chapter 119, Florida statutes, and are open to inspection by all persons. DATE � �° "- A{E � PHONE # 400 `4� 0 0 .� : OCOEE RESIDENT YES NO ❑ (OPTIONAL) ADDRESS CITY SIP CODE E-MAIL t 4U ollv- I want to address the Board about (Please provide Item # and/or topic): Do you have a prepared statement, or other document(s) from which you will address the Board? No /11� Yes if yes, please attach copy of same to this Reservation Form. All proceedings before the Commission shall be governedy the Civility Code — see back The following time limits to speak are in effect: Public Hearings: petitioner presentation - 15 minutes; citizen comments - 5 minutes per speaker; petitioner rebuttal - 5 minutes. Open to Public - Citizens Comments - 3 minutes per speaker, per meeting. CITY OF OCOEE 1b 1 N. Bluford Avenue OCOPC� Ocoee, Florida 34761 407-905-3100 I SPEAKING RElSEorldaRVATION FORM NOTE: All submitted speaking reservation forms are public records under Chapter 119, Florida Statutes, and are open to inspection by all persons. DATE 1910 (� NAME raA;�L� PHONE # Zt �l7' OCOEE RESIDENT YES ICY NO ❑ (OPTIONAL) ADDRESSev%.4 �A CITY Mlj—o ZIP CODE r r E-MAIL PV5 Ci I want to address the Board about (Please provide Item # and/or topic): Do you h e a prepared statement, or other document(s) from which you will address the Board? No Yes if yes, please attach copy of same to this Reservation Form. All proceedings before the Commission shall be governed by the Civility Code — see bacl'i The following time limits to speak are in effect: Public Hearings: petitioner presentation - 15 minutes; citizen comments - 5 minutes per speaker; petitioner rebuttal - 5 minutes. Open to Public — Citizens Comments - 3 minutes per speaker, per meeting. "t CITY OF OCOEE 'WVV11�4' W/ 1 1 N. Bluford Avenue coee Ocoee, Florida 34761 art is 407-905-3100 SPEAKING RESERVATION FORM NOTE: All submitted speaking reservation forms are public records under Chapter 119, Florida Statutes, and are open to inspection by all persons. DATE NAME ; (`� i E! PHONE # OCOEE RESIDENT YES NO ❑ (OPTIONAL) ADDRESS CITY ZIP CODE E-MAIL e - , 5-9 0'og? I want to address the Board about (Please provide Item # and/or topic). Do you have a prepared statement, or other document(s) from which you will address the Board? No Yes if yes, please attach copy of same to this Reservation Form. All proceedings before the Commission shall be governed by the Civility Cade = see back The following time limits to speak are in effect: Public Hearings petitioner presentation - 15 minutes; citizen comments - 5 minutes per speaker; petitioner rebuttal - 5 minutes. Open to Public — Citizens Comments - 3 minutes per speaker, per meeting. CITY OF OCOEE IV / 1 N. Bluford Avenue ocoee Ocoee, Florida 34761 " -'i do 407-905-3100 SPEAKING RESERVATION FORM NOTE: All submitted speaking reservation forms are public records under Chapter 119, Florida Statutes, and are open to inspection by all persons. DATE NAME L—AP04 PHONE# OCOEE RESIDENT YES NO 7 (OPTIONAL) ADDRESD 9 F-4-kaL)A) eb_IA'AFKciTyOZIP CODE_,,� E-MAILGjy'_4 61)1 )'L I A)& /__0JQ I want to address the Board about (Please provide Item # and/or topic): Do you have a prepared statement, or other document(s) from which you will address the Board? No Yes if yes, please attach copy of same to this Reservation Form. All proceedings before the Commission shall be governed by the Civility Code — see back The following time limits to speak are in effect: Public Hearings: petitioner presentation - 15 minutes; citizen comments - 5 minutes per speaker; petitioner rebuttal - 5 minutes. Open to Public — Citizens Comments - 3 minutes per speaker, per meeting. CITY OF ©COEE 1 N. 6luford Avenue ocoee Ocoee, Florida 34761 oOda 407-905-3100 SPEAKING RESERVATION FOR NOTE: All submitted speaking reservation forms are public records under Chapter 119, Florida Statutes, and are open t inspection by all persons. GATE HZI NAME PHONE. .w OCOEE RESIDENT YES NO ❑ OPTIONAL ADDRESS CITY Z(P CODE .4 (OPTIONAL) r E-MAI I want o address the -"r about (Please prove Item # and/or topic): Do you have a prepared statement, or other document(s) from which you will address the Board? No Yes if yes, please attach copy of same to this Reservation Form. All proceedings before the Commission shall be governed by the Civility` Code — see back The following time limits to speak are in effect: Public Hearings: petitioner presentation -15 minutes; citizen comments - 5 minutes per speaker; petitioner rebuttal - 5 minutes. Open to Public —Citizens Comments - 3 minutes per speaker, per meeting. CITY OF OCOEE I WE k 1 N. Bluford Avenue Cu d e Ocoee, Florida 34761 nn'rae 407-905-3100 SPEAKING RESERVATION FORM NOTE: All submitted speaking reservation forms are public records under Chapter 119, Florida Statutes, and are open to inspection by all persons, :DATE. "I' NAME PHONE # _ Z OCOEE RESIDENT YES g NO ❑ (OPTIONAL) ADDRESS ,�a" CITY 6 ," P CODE E-MAIL I want to address the Board about (Please provide Item # and/or topic). Do you have a prepared statement, or other document(s) from which you will address the Board? No Yes if yes; please attach copy of same to this Reservation Form. l proceedings before the Commission shall be governed by the Civility Code - see back The following time limits to speak are in effect: Public Hearings: petitioner presentation -15 minutes; citizen comments - 5 minutes per speaker; petitioner rebuttal - 5 minutes. Open to Public —citizens Corn men - 3 minutes per speaker, per meeting. IN This is an article from 13 years ago published by the Orlando Sentinel. Florida Residents simmering over Fire Fee — Sept 6, 2013. A crowd of Ocoee residents left City Hall burning mad Thursday Night after City Commissioners passed a controversial new fee for fire services. Despite a contentious hearing in front of a standing room crowd that spilled into the hallway outside the chambers, Ocoee Commissioners approved the fee, which should free up money in the City's General Fund for other projects. Only Mayor Scott Vandergrift voted against the fee. A parade of residents and business owners took turns at the podium for nearly 3 hours mostly attacking the proposal, criticizing city spending and lamenting tax increases I live within my means, said Scott Delaney, who drew appliause as he decried increases in the cost of gas, groceries and his medical insurance. We elected you all to live within your means. Ocoee 5.7 million Fire budget consumes about 16 percent of the General Fund, the pot of public money used to pay salaries, improve roads, build parks and provide other services. If fire protection were funded with a special feee, N the city might have money to build a new softball complex, upgrade traffic signals on state road 50 and widen Franklin Street to state road 429, the assistant City manager Craig Shadrix said. Commissioner Rosemary Wilson said the fire fee is a more equitable way to pay for fire protection because some Ocoee homeowners who get homestead exemptions contribute nothing in property taxes toward fire service though they all benefit from professional fire fighters. The board also promised to cut property taxes to offset the fee. Ocoee's assessment is based not only on the size of structure on a property but also the risk the pose. Same issue, same players, 13 years ago. The new fire assessment fee is approximately $600.00 per household. We need new leadership who can solve problems. Commissioners and the Mayor have term limits. 2 terms. The mayor sets the agenda, and the commissioners are the real decision makers. Run for office. What do we have to lose? Commissioners pay is $4,000.00 for part time work. Mayor gets paid $5,000.00. e- -Z 0 1 YL CITY OF Ocoee I N: Bluford Avenue NOTE: orr� a Ocoee, Florida 34761 All submitted � SPE�4CrC� RESI`'RV,4TIC3 Qpen to inspe lion b peaking reservation forms are FORM 407-905-3100 y all persons. public records under Chapter napter 1 � 9, Florida Statutes NAME . and are OCOEE RESIDENT YES [tr O PHONE (OPTIONAL) PASS ADD � E-MAIL �s l "' CITY Oc- ZIP CODE I want to address the Board about (Please provide Item #and/or topic): Do you have a prepared statement, or other No document s ) from �which you will address the Board? --- Yeses_ if yes, please attach co 11 � py of same to this Reservation Form. The folloin �Ss�Ci S 11 Public Hearin e 9OVerned ""'-------�� petitioner presentation ��5me limps to s e 1�`il _: ,� O en tc Public —Citizens Co minutes; citize Peak are tsn effect: ac mments - 3 mi+�utes per speaker, 5 minutes per speaker; petitioner rebuttal 5 minutes. QUESTIONS FOR THE CITY OF OCOEE HEARING Proposed Fire Protection Assessment Opening Statement: "Good evening. I appreciate the opportunity to speak. I have several questions because I want to fully understand the financial impact this proposed assessment will have on Ocoee residents, both now and in the future." 1. Calculation of the Assessment "Can you explain exactly how the City calculated the approximately $590 to $597 annual assessment per residential property, and what specific costs are included in that amount?" 2. What Services Are Covered? "Is this assessment strictly for fire protection services, or will any portion of this money be used to fund EMS, emergency medical services, administration, or other City expenses?" 3. Can the Amount Increase? "Is the approximately $590 annual assessment the actual amount residents will pay for 2026-2027, or is it a maximum amount that could increase in future years?" 4. Why a Special Assessment? "Why is the City choosing a special assessment instead of funding these services through the existing property tax structure or other sources of revenue?" 5. Alternatives Considered "What alternatives did the City consider before deciding to place this additional financial burden on residential property owners, and why were those alternatives rejected?" 6. Why a Flat Amount? "Why is the assessment being charged as a flat amount per residential dwelling rather than being based on the property's assessed value?" 7. Future Public Input "Can you guarantee that residents will be notified and given another opportunity for public comment before this assessment is increased in future years?" 8. Fire Department Budget "Can the City provide a detailed breakdown showing how much of the Fire Department's budget is currently funded by property taxes and how much would be funded by this assessment?" 9. What Justifies This Amount? "I understand that fundingfire protection is necessary. My question is: what specific evidence does the City have showing that this particular assessment amount is necessary?" 10. What If More Money Is Collected? "What happens if the City collects more money through this assessment than is actually needed for the stated fire protection expenses? Where would the excess money go?" NOTES / ANSWERS CITY OF OCOEE 1 N. Bluford Avenue Ocoee, Florida 34761 407-905-3100 SPEAKING RESERVATION FORM and are open to inspection by all persons. DATE Z 7 NAME PHONE# Zy OCOEE RESIDENT YES 0 NO F-1 (OPTIONAL) ADDRESS,205S -0--Z(9-CITY Z2.!gj0-,--f- ZIPCODE-3Y7(,/ I want to address the Board about (Please provide Item # and/or topic): Irt"s =W flMiN''Vin milwror* - ... 0 Nq-- Yes V""" if yes, please attach copy of same to this Reservation Form. All proceedings before the Commission shall be governed by the Civility Code — see back The following time limits to speak are in effect: Public Hearings: petitioner presentation - 15 minutes; citizen comments - 5 minutes per speaker; petitioner rebuttal - 5 minutes. Ogen to Public - Citizens Comments - 3 minutes per speaker, per meeting. CITY OF OCOEE CIVILITY CODE - adopted July 1, 2003. I . All electronic devices, including cell phones and pagers, shall be either turned off or otherwise silenced. 2. Prolonged conversations shall be conducted outside Commission Chambers. 3. Clapping, whistling, heckling, (esturing, loud conversations, or other disruptive behavior is prohibited. 4. Only those individuals who have submitted speaker forms and who have been recognized by the Mayor (or Chair) may address comments to the Commission (or Board). 5. Comments at public hearings shall be limited to the subject being considered by the Commission. 6. Comments at Citizens Comments shall be directed to City issues. 7. All public comments shall avoid personal attacks, abusive language, and redundancy. 8. No person attending a Commission or Board meeting is to harass, annoy or otherwise disturb any other person in the room. Any member of the public whose behavior is disruptive and violates the City of Ocoee Civility Code is subject to removal from the Commission for Board) meeting by an officer and such other action as may be appropriate. Objection to Proposed Fire Protection ..Non -Ad Valorem Assessment City of Ocoee Commission City ofOcoee 1North 8|uhzfdAvenue Ocoee, FL347G1 Re: Objectionto Proposed Fire Protection Non'AdVakzrom Assessment Property Address* 1754FritweUCt,Ocoee, FL34761 Parcel ID: 3O22O99O83OOOOOO Dear Mayor and Members of the City Commission, | respectfully object hothe proposed Fire Protection Non -Ad Valorem Assessment. My202 assessment was $206.06, while the proposed Fiscal Year 2026-27 assessment is $597.16—an increase of approximately 189.8% in a single year. While |fully support funding fire protection services, the notice does not adequately explain why such an extraordinary increase isnecessary. Itdoes not identify the cost drivers, quantify service improvements, discuss alternatives, orexplain why aphased implementation was not considered. Residents continue toface increasing insurance premiums, inflation, HOA dues, maintenance costs, and other financial pressures. Household incomes have not increased anywhere near the level of this proposed assessment. | respectfully request that the Commission: wProvide odetailed financial justification. • Explain the basis for the nearly 19O%increase, ° Consider aphased implementation. • Delay approval until property owners have sufficient information to evaluate the proposal. Fire protection isessential, but significant recurring assessments should be supported by transparency, fiscal accountability, and proportionality. Jonathan & Rosi�)e'eo Manager, LeGrahaULC 9098W1nrganaCL Attachment A — Financial Analysis Item Value 2025 Assessment $206.06 Proposed Assessment $597.16 Dollar Increase $391.10 Percentage Increase 189.8% Executive Summary The proposed assessment increases by approximately 189.8% in one year. This increase is substantially greater than typical annual inflation (about 2-3%) and average wage growth (around 4%), raising legitimate questions regarding proportionality, affordability, and the adequacy of the financial justification presented in the notice. Figure I — Assessment Comparison 600 500 400 0 o 300 UO :D 200 100 0 2025 Proposed 2026 175 150 125 u 100 (U c'75 50 25 0 Assessment Typical Increase Inflation Figure 3 — Assessment Increase vs, Wage Growth 175 150 4 125 u 100 a� 75 50 25 0 Assessment Typical Increase Wage Growth Formal Written Objection for the Official Public Record Submitted to the Ocoee City Commission RE: Proposed Fire Protection Non -Ad Valorem Assessment The undersigned respectfully objects to the proposed Fire Protection Non -Ad Valorem Assessment applicable to the above -referenced parcel. This objection is based upon the absence of sufficient factual findings demonstrating that the proposed assessment satisfies the principles of fairness, proportionality, transparency, and fiscal necessity expected of a special assessment. The proposed assessment increases from $206.06 to $597.16, an increase of approximately 189.8% in a single fiscal year. The notice describes the assessment methodology but does not explain why such an unprecedented increase is necessary, identify the underlying cost drivers, quantify anticipated service enhancements, or demonstrate that less burdensome alternatives were considered. Accordingly, I respectfully request that the City Commission: • Enter this objection into the official public record. • Require staff to provide a detailed financial justification for the proposed assessment. * Explain the basis for the nearly 190 percent increase. • Consider a phased implementation or alternative funding approach. o Postpone adoption until property owners have been provided sufficient information to evaluate the proposal. This objection should not be interpreted as opposition to funding fire protection services. Rather, it reflects a request that any assessment imposed upon property owners be supported by adequate financial evidence, transparent analysis, and reasonable proportionality. Respectfully submitted J o n a t b e Me—: Manager, Le Graha LLC 9098 Morgana Ct. Winter Garden, FL 34787 From:Gary DeVol To:Ocoee Citizens Subject:fire tax increase Date:Tuesday, August 11, 2026 8:41:26 AM Dear City Commission; I am writing to express my deep concern regarding the proposed increase to the fire protection service fee. As a 45-year resident of Ocoee, an 86-year-old honorably discharged Veteran, and a senior citizen, I am finding it increasingly difficult to cope with the rising cost of living on a fixed income. I am currently the sole caregiver for my 13-year-old great-granddaughter. Our household income consists only of my Social Security ($2,130.00), a 10% VA disability benefit ($186.00), and approximately $500.00 from her late grandmother's estate. To make ends meet and ensure she has a stable home, I have already cut out all non-essential expenses, including home insurance, life insurance, TV, and various memberships. Receiving a minimal amount of $23.00 in food assistance previously demonstrated how little support is available for families in our situation. This additional increase to our local service fees will force further hardships on us, and I simply do not know what else is left to cut from our budget. I ask that you please consider the impact these fee increases have on fixed-income seniors and veterans in our community who are doing their best to survive. Sincerely, Gary DeVol From:Jacqueline Samuda To:Ocoee Citizens Subject:Notice of Public Hearing To Impose and Provide For Collection of Fire Protection Non-Ad Valorem Assessment Date:Wednesday, August 12, 2026 2:57:28 PM Good afternoon, I received a letter for the City of Ocoee dated July 28,2026, which basically states that this assessment will be assessed on all residential properties in Ocoee for the fiscal year 10/1/26 -9/30/27, based on the "determination that the average size residential house in the city is 2,423 square feet .... and all non residential buildings are assigned based on the actual building square footage." This assessment is assessed to be $597.16. I am appealing this assessment based on the fact that my property at 112 Burnt Tree Court is only 1,400 square feet which includes a one car garage of 400 square feet leaving only 1,000 square feet of actual living space. This is the same for the other properties on Burnt Tree Court, as well as other properties in a quarter mile radius. I am not objecting to an increase because the city needs money to continue the business of providing for its citizens and to provide necessary services when needed. However, I think it's unfair to assess residential properties on an average estimate of which mine property is less than half of the 2,423 estimate. If you have to assess us then you NEED to use the same measuring stick for all, not actual square footage for non-residential and average for residential. As some of the older home in Ocoee are much smaller than 2,423 square feet. Please take these points of concern into consideration and revise this figure so that we can be assessed per actual square footage. Thank you Jacqueline Samuda From:Sheneal Jones To:City Clerks Distribution List Subject:FORMAL WRITTEN OBJECTION TO PROPOSED FIRE PROTECTION NON-AD VALOREM ASSESSMENT – FY 2026– 2027 Date:Friday, August 14, 2026 9:33:34 AM August 14, 2026 City of Ocoee City Commission City of Ocoee 1 N. Bluford Avenue Ocoee, Florida 34761 RE: FORMAL WRITTEN OBJECTION TO PROPOSED FIRE PROTECTION NON-AD VALOREM ASSESSMENT – FY 2026–2027 Parcel Tax ID: 282205321500540 Property: 875 Robin Holly Street, Ocoee, Florida 34761 Proposed Maximum Assessment: $597.16 Dear Mayor, City Commissioners, and City Clerk: I am submitting this letter as my formal written objection to the proposed Fire Protection Non-Ad Valorem Assessment applicable to my property for Fiscal Year 2026–2027 and future fiscal years. I fully recognize the importance of properly funding fire protection and emergency services. My objection is not to the value or necessity of those services or to the men and women who provide them. Rather, I object to the City’s proposed method of placing an additional recurring financial burden on property owners without, in my view, adequately demonstrating why an assessment of this magnitude is necessary, proportional, and justified in light of the City’s existing revenues, growth, financial resources, and current level of services provided to residents. 1. Objection to the $597.16 Maximum Assessment The notice sent to me establishes a maximum annual Fire Protection Assessment of $597.16 for my residential property and states that approximately $14,089,900 in annual assessment revenue could be collected citywide. This is not an insignificant amount. Before authorizing the City to collect approximately $14 million annually through an additional non-ad valorem assessment, residents deserve a detailed accounting of why this level of funding is necessary and exactly what additional or previously unfunded fire-protection costs justify shifting this amount directly onto property owners. I therefore object to establishing the $597.16 maximum assessment against my property unless and until the City provides sufficient financial and operational justification demonstrating that this amount is reasonably necessary and proportionate to the benefit provided. 2. Ocoee’s Financial Position and Continuing Growth Must Be Considered My concern is heightened by the significant revenues, development activity, tax base growth, and other financial resources already flowing through the City and its related public entities. Ocoee continues to experience substantial residential and commercial growth. New homes, townhomes, apartments, businesses and development generate additional property-tax revenue, permitting and development- related revenue, utility revenue, and other economic activity for the City. The City’s own public financial records also demonstrate substantial resources within the Ocoee Community Redevelopment Agency. The City’s 2025 CRA Annual Report reported approximately $10.35 million in total income for FY 2024–2025, including approximately $6.9 million in opening cash balance and $3.31 million in tax-increment-financing contributions, while reporting approximately $1.62 million in expenditures during that fiscal year. I recognize that CRA funds are legally restricted and cannot simply be redirected to unrelated municipal expenses such as general fire operations. I raise these figures for a different reason: residents are entitled to evaluate the City’s complete financial and development picture when the City asks households to absorb another substantial recurring charge. The City should demonstrate to residents how its expanding tax base, development revenues, existing general revenues, reserves, and other available funding mechanisms have been evaluated before increasing the direct financial burden on existing homeowners. 3. Residents Need to See a Meaningful Return on the Increasing Cost of Living in Ocoee Ocoee residents already contribute through property taxes, sales taxes, utility charges, assessments, fees and other governmental revenue sources. Yet from a resident’s perspective, the continued increase in taxes, fees and assessments has not been accompanied by a sufficiently visible and proportional improvement in amenities, beautification, infrastructure, community resources, or other substantial quality-of-life investments throughout the City. This is particularly concerning when residents are repeatedly asked to absorb the costs of government projects and increasing municipal expenses. Growth should produce a benefit for the people who already live here. As Ocoee’s population, development activity, property values and tax base increase, residents should reasonably expect some of that economic growth to translate into visible improvements and investments that enhance the community and the quality of life of the people funding it. Instead, many homeowners are experiencing the opposite perception: the financial obligations of living in Ocoee continue to increase while the measurable return on those additional costs is increasingly difficult to identify. Before imposing another recurring assessment, the City should clearly demonstrate what residents have received from the financial growth that has already occurred. 4. The City Should Explain Why Existing and Growing Revenues Are Insufficient I respectfully request that the City provide a transparent accounting showing: The total Fire Department budget for FY 2026–2027; The total amount currently funded through ad valorem taxes and other existing revenues; The amount currently collected through the existing fire assessment; The precise funding deficiency the proposed assessment is intended to address; The amount of the City’s general-fund revenue attributable to growth in the property-tax base during the last five fiscal years; The City’s unrestricted General Fund reserves for each of those years; The additional property-tax, permitting, impact-fee and other revenues attributable to new residential and commercial development; The portion of the proposed approximately $14.09 million assessment that replaces existing General Fund support versus funding genuinely additional fire-protection expenses; and The specific improvements in fire-protection service, staffing, equipment, response capability or infrastructure residents will receive in exchange for the increased assessment. Without this information, residents cannot meaningfully determine whether this represents a necessary fire-protection funding measure or simply a transfer of an existing governmental obligation into a separate recurring charge imposed on property owners. 5. Concern Regarding Authorizing a Maximum Rate Beyond the Immediate Funding Requirement I also object to establishing a maximum assessment substantially above what may actually be required for FY 2026–2027. If the City’s actual budgetary requirement supports a lower assessment, the City should adopt the amount justified by the current fiscal year’s demonstrated need rather than establish a substantially higher ceiling that could facilitate future increases. Future financial circumstances should be addressed based upon actual conditions at that time and with meaningful public notice and participation. Homeowners should not be asked today to authorize tomorrow’s increase merely because doing so provides the City greater financial flexibility. 6. Growth Should Help Fund Growth The City itself reports significant continuing development within Ocoee. Additional residential development also creates additional properties from which taxes, assessments and other revenues can be collected. If population and development growth are increasing demand for fire and emergency services, then the City should explain how revenue generated by that same growth has been incorporated into its calculation before increasing assessments on existing homeowners. Existing residents should not disproportionately bear the financial consequences of growth while the economic benefits associated with that growth accrue elsewhere. Growth should help pay for the governmental demands created by growth. 7. Request for Accountability and Measurable Resident Benefit This assessment also raises a broader issue of fiscal accountability. Residents should not measure municipal success simply by how much money is collected or how much development is approved. The appropriate question is: What measurable return are Ocoee residents receiving from the increasing amount of money being collected from them? Before adding another recurring assessment, I respectfully ask the Commission to demonstrate how the City’s existing financial growth has translated into meaningful improvements for residents — including infrastructure, public spaces, beautification, recreation, transportation, public safety, community amenities and overall quality of life. The City’s own budget materials state that the budget serves as a roadmap for achieving City goals and provides a means of accountability for public resources. I am asking the Commission to apply that same principle here. 8. My Formal Request to the Commission For these reasons, I respectfully request that the City Commission: Reject or substantially reduce the proposed Fire Protection Non-Ad Valorem Assessment for FY 2026–2027; Decline to establish the $597.16 maximum residential assessment unless the City demonstrates that this level is presently necessary; Provide residents with a detailed accounting of the financial need supporting the assessment and the revenues already available to the City; Explain what portion of the assessment represents new fire-protection expenditures versus a transfer of expenses previously funded through existing taxes; Evaluate the additional revenue being generated through Ocoee’s continuing residential and commercial growth before placing additional costs on existing homeowners; Demonstrate the measurable benefit that property owners will receive from the proposed assessment; and Adopt only the lowest assessment reasonably supported by the City’s actual FY 2026–2027 fire-protection funding requirements. I further request that this letter be entered into the official record for the August 18, 2026 public hearing concerning the Fire Protection Non-Ad Valorem Assessment and that my objection be recorded as an objection to both the proposed assessment and its application to my property. I reserve all rights available to me concerning the assessment, its methodology, its amount, its application to my property, and any final action taken by the City Commission. Ocoee residents support strong public safety. However, supporting public safety does not require residents to accept every proposed tax, fee or assessment without asking whether it is necessary, equitable and financially justified. Public safety and fiscal accountability are not competing priorities. Residents deserve both. Respectfully, Sheneal Renee Wilburn 875 Robin Holly Street Ocoee, Florida 34761 Parcel Tax ID: 282205321500540 Sent from my iPhone Written Objection to Proposed Fire Protection Assessment To: Mayor and Commission Members Re: Written Objection to Proposed Fire Protection Assessment Date: August 14, 2026 Dear Mayor and Commissioners: Regarding the “Notice to Property Owner” dated July 28, 2026, I am writing to express my objection to the proposed assessment. I request this letter be entered to the public record and considered before any final action is taken. My objection points are set out below: 1. The City has not clearly demonstrated why such a significant increase is necessary. On the Orange County Property Appraiser non-ad valorem tax listing for my property, the rate assessed for “City of Ocoee, Ocoee Fire Resc …” is $206.06. The amount on the “Proposed Fire Protection Assessment” is estimated to be $597.16 for fiscal year 26-27, more than double what has been assessed. 2. “The City has determined that the average size residential house in the City is 2,423 square feet.” What models, assessment methods, and what portion of the houses in the City were studied and reviewed? The newer homes are indeed larger than the older homes. My home was built in 1965, is concrete and cinderblock construction, has a gross square foot area of 1412 sqft, and a 1014 sqft living area, yet my home and those like it are considered in the “average” size residential house classification. Many of the older homes like mine are owned by older residents, some of whom have been in the City for many years, and many are not working, relying only on social security and/or state aid. Were the newer homes that are two story, concrete block with stucco, that house multiple residents (i.e., family members or renting out rooms), that have more than two cars in the driveway and parked on the street assessed more than the 1 EDU, or are they assessed the same as our smaller, older homes? 3. According to the “Information on the City of Ocoee Proposed Fire Protection Non- Ad Valorem Assessment Rate Increase”: Q. Why is a special assessment needed? A. The city has been challenged over the last several years to maintain service levels with decreasing resources. Budget reductions and organizational efficiencies have been implemented over this time period. Without a special assessment or property tax increase, reductions in service levels may be required to help balance the city’s budget. On reviewing the salaries of some of Ocoee’s City management, perhaps some need to be adjusted down. For example: City Manager – in 2023 the salary was 285% higher than the average, and 335% higher than the median salary in the City of Ocoee Assistant City Manager - in 2022 the salary was 205% higher than the average, and 246% higher than the median salary in the City of Ocoee Finance Director – in 2023 the salary was 164% higher than the average, and 198% higher than the median salary in the City of Ocoee Public Works Director - in 2023 the salary was 156% higher than the average, and 188% higher than the median salary in the City of Ocoee Parks & Recreation Director - in 2023 the salary was 113% higher than the average, and 141% higher than the median salary in the City of Ocoee Code Enforcement Officer - in 2022 the salary was 21% higher than the average, and 36% higher than the median salary in the City of Ocoee Perhaps an overhaul of the budget should be addressed first. 4. Will we also be hit eventually with individual assessments for the waste management contract, the stormwater, and then the police? 5. Below is the information for the Cities of Apopka (estimated population about 67,364), Winter Garden (estimated population about 48,288), and Ocoee (estimated population of 52,760). The average population of these three local cities is 56,147.3333. a. Apopka: City leaders approved a tentative property tax rate of 4.6761 mills for FY 2026/2027. This represents an increase of 0.2385 mills, or 10%, above the rolled-back rate of 4.2510 mills. The increase required a two-thirds vote and passed 4-1, with Commissioner Nadia Anderson voting against it. A millage rate is the tax rate used to calculate local property taxes. One mill equals $1 of tax for every $1,000 of a property’s assessed taxable value. b. Winter Garden: Fire Assessment Status and History: i. Prior Assessment Proposal: Winter Garden previously evaluated a non-ad valorem fire protection and rescue assessment in mid-2025 to cover a projected $12 million operating deficit. ii. Cancellation: City management successfully trimmed nearly $4 million via operating and capital reductions and froze non-public safety positions, leading the commission to unanimously cancel the proposed fire assessment fee. iii. Current Standing: As of 2026, Winter Garden is managing potential revenue losses through its budget portal simulator and public feedback surveys rather than active implementation of a new residential fire fee. iv. The City of Winter Garden operates with one of the lowest property tax rates and leanest staffing ratios in Central Florida. Every dollar of property tax collected is already exceeded by public safety costs alone, and ad valorem revenue funds 48% of total General Fund expenses. A reduction of $5.2M in Year 1 or $8.5M in Year 2 would be a significant fiscal challenge for a City this size, requiring difficult decisions about the services, staff, and infrastructure that support a growing community of 52,000+ residents. c. Ocoee: Use of assessing fire assessment fees based on the determination by the City “that the average size residential house in the City is 2,423 square feet …” I respectfully object to this assessment based upon the “averaging” of the square footages of residential houses. I believe the proper assessment method would be the use of millage rates based on the current assessed taxable value of each home, and a budget review/overhaul for the City of Ocoee. This almost feels like the rush to vaccinate during the pandemic without adequate testing and approval. Sincerely, Kenneth and Tami Austin 803 Sullivan Avenue Ocoee, FL August 5, 2026 Hand Delivered and E-mailed Mayor Rusty Johnson and Members of the Ocoee City Council City of Ocoee 1 North Bluford Avenue Ocoee, Florida 34761 RE: Formal Objection to Proposed FY 2026-2027 Fire Protection Assessment Dear Mayor Johnson and Members of the City Council, I am writing to formally object to the proposed Fire Protection Assessment for my commercial property located at 529 East Crown Point Road, Ocoee, Florida. The notice I received proposes increasing my annual fire assessment from $1,439 last year to $19,026.42 this year—an increase of more than 1,322 percent. Such an extraordinary increase cannot reasonably be characterized as an adjustment for increased operating costs or inflation. It represents a fundamental shift in the City's funding policy, transferring an enormous financial burden onto commercial property owners while protecting residential property owners from similar increases. This proposal is neither equitable nor justified. I fully support adequately funding our Fire Department. Fire protection is one of the most important services a municipality provides. However, funding that service must be accomplished fairly and in a manner that bears a reasonable relationship to the benefit received and the actual demand placed upon those services. Instead, the proposed methodology appears to disproportionately burden commercial property owners because they represent a much smaller voting constituency than residential homeowners. Public policy should never be based upon political convenience. What concerns me most is that the City's assessment formula ignores one of the most important factors in fire protection—the actual fire risk presented by each property. My commercial building has been designed specifically to minimize fire hazards and reduce the demand placed on the City's Fire Department. The building includes: • A professionally engineered automatic fire sprinkler system capable of controlling or extinguishing a fire before it spreads. • A monitored automatic fire alarm system providing immediate notification of an emergency. • An automatic fire department notification system that significantly reduces emergency response times. Formal Objection to Proposed FY 2026-2027 Fire Protection Assessment August 5, 2026 2 | Page • Construction utilizing predominantly non-combustible building materials, substantially reducing the potential for rapid fire growth and catastrophic structural loss. These systems were installed at significant expense to protect lives, property, and to reduce the likelihood that the Fire Department would ever be required to combat a large or uncontrolled fire. By contrast, the overwhelming majority of residential homes within the City do not have automatic sprinkler systems. Most residences are constructed with combustible wood framing, engineered wood roof trusses, wood floor systems, and other combustible structural components that contribute to rapid fire development once ignition occurs. In many residential subdivisions throughout Ocoee, homes are separated by only a few feet. A fire involving one residence can rapidly spread to neighboring homes, placing multiple families, multiple structures, and entire neighborhoods at risk. These events require significant Fire Department resources and represent some of the greatest fire exposure faced by the City. Commercial buildings such as mine generally have substantially greater separation distances, are constructed to higher fire-resistance standards, and incorporate sophisticated fire suppression systems specifically intended to reduce demands upon emergency services. Yet the City's proposed assessment treats my property as though it creates an extraordinary burden on the Fire Department, increasing my assessment by more than thirteen times in a single year. The facts simply do not support that conclusion. If anything, the City's methodology appears to penalize property owners who have invested heavily in fire safety while minimizing increases for property classifications that often present greater fire spread potential. That is neither equitable nor logical. The notice states that assessments are based primarily upon building square footage and Equivalent Dwelling Units (EDUs). While square footage may be one consideration, it should not become the sole determinant while completely ignoring construction type, automatic suppression systems, fire alarm systems, occupancy characteristics, fire loading, and the actual probability that Fire Department resources will be required. Florida law requires that special assessments bear a reasonable relationship to the special benefit received by the property and that the costs be fairly apportioned among benefited properties. A methodology that produces a thirteen-fold increase for one class of property owners, while insulating another class from comparable increases, raises serious questions as to whether the assessment is fairly apportioned and legally sustainable. This proposal also carries significant economic consequences. Formal Objection to Proposed FY 2026-2027 Fire Protection Assessment August 5, 2026 3 | Page Commercial property owners already contribute substantially to the City's tax base through ad valorem taxes, utility taxes, impact fees, permit fees, occupational costs, and numerous other municipal charges. Increasing one operating expense by more than $17,500 annually does not simply affect property owners—it ultimately increases costs for tenants, employers, consumers, and every resident who depends upon local businesses. Policies such as this discourage investment, reduce property values, and make Ocoee less competitive for future commercial development. For these reasons, I respectfully request that the City Council: 1. Reject the proposed assessment methodology. 2. Commission an independent review of the allocation of fire protection costs between residential and commercial properties. 3. Revise the methodology to incorporate actual fire risk, building construction, sprinkler protection, fire alarm systems, occupancy hazards, and demonstrated demand for Fire Department services. 4. Phase in any necessary increases over several years rather than imposing economically devastating one-year increases. 5. Release all engineering studies, consultant reports, assumptions, calculations, and supporting documentation used in developing these assessments so that affected property owners may fully evaluate the proposal. Finally, I respectfully request that this letter be entered into the official record of the Public Hearing scheduled for August 18, 2026. Every member of this Council took an oath to serve all citizens fairly—not merely those who constitute the largest voting bloc. Fire protection is a public service that benefits the entire community. The responsibility for funding that service should likewise be shared fairly across the community and should not be shifted disproportionately onto commercial property owners simply because they are fewer in number and politically easier to burden. I urge each of you to reject this proposal and direct staff to develop an assessment methodology that is equitable, transparent, factually supportable, and consistent with both sound public policy and Florida law. Respectfully submitted, Gary M. Boyer President Four Two Nine, Inc. 529 E. Crown Point Road Ocoee, FL 34761 Ph: (407) 702-3299 From:ELIZABETH PYDA To:City Clerks Distribution List Subject:Objection Date:Friday, August 14, 2026 3:39:24 PM To Whom it may concern, I am writing to formally appeal the recent City Commission decision regarding the proposed increased annual fire protection assessment for the City of Ocoee. Best regards, Elzbieta Nowak- Pyda Marek Pyda 2814 American Elm cv Parcel Tax ID 282133025103280 From:Wilsen, Rosemary To:Sibbitt, Melanie Subject:Fwd: Do Not Increase in City of Ocoee Fire Fee. Date:Tuesday, August 18, 2026 7:54:19 AM  Begin forwarded message: From: Kathryn Solomon <ksolomonps@gmail.com> Date: August 17, 2026 at 8:43:12 PM EDT To: "Wilsen, Rosemary" <RWilsen@ocoee.org> Subject: Do Not Increase in City of Ocoee Fire Fee.  Hello, My name is Natalie Crow . I am a citizen of Ocoee. I live and own my home in Sleep Harbour. Please reconsider an increase in our City Fire Fee. Try to find other monies or a different way than your citizens. Thank You for your help in this matter. Natalie Crow Sleepy Harbour Unit 3A Sent from my iPhone From:Wilsen, Rosemary To:Sibbitt, Melanie Subject:Fwd: $460 Increase in City of Ocoee Fire Fee, Now $600 Date:Tuesday, August 18, 2026 7:53:47 AM Begin forwarded message: From: Tim Harris <timharrisgator79@gmail.com> Date: August 17, 2026 at 10:16:03 PM EDT To: "Firstner, Richard" <RFirstner@ocoee.org>, "Shadrix, Craig" <Craig.Shadrix@ocoee.org>, "Kennedy, Scott" <SKennedy@ocoee.org>, "Oliver III, George" <GOliver@ocoee.org>, "Wilsen, Rosemary" <RWilsen@ocoee.org> Subject: $460 Increase in City of Ocoee Fire Fee, Now $600  Ocoee City Commissioners, First of all, the increase you are asking us to pay is outrageous! Second of all you are asking for an increase based upon your fear and anticipation of a bill (Amendment 3) that hasn't passed yet. I hope you will reconsider your decision and look for other ways to find the money you need. The city of Winter Garden did. They backed off the fee, saying they would find the money they need by cutting other costs. I am sure that you will be able to find many ways to cut costs internally to cover the deficit in tax revenue that you are speculating to occur, should the amendment pass. At the very least, wait to see what happens with Amendment 3 in November, to determine whether or not an increase is necessary! Again, I want to reiterate that in the meantime, you need to look for ways to cut costs internally! A Concerned Citizen of Ocoee, Tim Harris From:Wilsen, Rosemary To:Sibbitt, Melanie Subject:Fwd: Increased Fire Fee Date:Tuesday, August 18, 2026 7:54:35 AM  Begin forwarded message: From: Antonetta Zeiser <pix1013@yahoo.com> Date: August 17, 2026 at 8:49:58 PM EDT To: "Kennedy, Scott" <SKennedy@ocoee.org>, "Wilsen, Rosemary" <RWilsen@ocoee.org>, "Firstner, Richard" <RFirstner@ocoee.org>, "Oliver III, George" <GOliver@ocoee.org>, "Shadrix, Craig" <Craig.Shadrix@ocoee.org> Subject: Increased Fire Fee  Good Evening, I am in receipt of your letter outlining the proposed increase for the City of Ocoee Fire Fee. I oppose this fire fee and the “math” used to compute the increased fee. I own a 970 sf condo. I do not live in a 2400 sf house. Therefore for me to pay a $460 increased fee based on the average sf home (2400 sf per your letter) in Ocoee is totally unfair. The commissioners need to reconsider and look for other ways to find the money you need. Winter Garden tried this last year and they found the money through other means by cutting other costs without raising the fire fee. Ocoee needs to do the same! Money is tight everywhere and household budgets need adjusting when costs are up. Municipalities need to learn to do the same and not look for bail outs from citizens. DO BETTER OCOEE. Respectfully, Antonetta Zeiser Sleepy Harbour Condominium, Unit 17B Sent from Yahoo Mail for iPad From:Luis Rodriguez To:Ocoee Citizens Cc:Liz Carrero Subject:Notice of Public Hearing- To Impose and Provided for Collection of Fire Protection Assessments Date:Monday, August 17, 2026 11:34:40 PM To the Ocoee City Commission: We are writing to formally express our objection to the proposal to impose a fire protection assessment fee of $597.16 on my residential property, applicable to the 2026-2027 fiscal year and subsequent fiscal years. This drastic rate increase does not occur in a vacuum. Working families and fixed-income households in Ocoee are already struggling against a severe cost-of-living crisis driven by relentless inflation. In recent years, the basic cost of living has skyrocketed. We are paying historically high amounts simply to keep our households running from groceries and fuel to astronomical homeowners' insurance premiums. Furthermore, the costs of basic monthly utilities, such as water and electricity, continue to rise. Forcing homeowners to shoulder a massive increase of hundreds of dollars for this assessment is unsustainable and demonstrates a complete disconnect from our daily financial reality. Moreover, this assessment is entirely premature. The city is compelling homeowners to pay for a projected budget deficit of $14,089,900.00 linked to a state property tax amendment that Florida citizens have not yet voted on. Imposing a funding cap based on hypothetical revenue loss turns a special assessment into a tool to substitute for general revenue, rather than treating it as a strictly calculated, proportional special benefit. Changing the methodology to penalize single-family homes with a high flat fee, while leveling the burden for commercial properties, creates an unfair distribution of costs. I urge the Commission to reject this $597.16 assessment, to first exhaust internal budget reductions, and to postpone any revenue restructuring until after the November election, when the actual status of Florida's fiscal framework is known. We fully recognize and value the dedication, sacrifice, and invaluable service our firefighters provide to the City of Ocoee. Their commitment to protecting our community deserves our respect and support. However, we respectfully believe that the proposed funding approach is neither a viable nor an equitable option for the residents affected by this measure. The proposal appears to shift the financial burden onto a limited group of homeowners selected solely based on the size of their homes specifically those exceeding 2,423 square feet without regard for the homeowners' individual financial circumstances or the economic challenges they may currently be facing. We are talking about families, seniors, veterans, people with disabilities, and long-time homeowners who never imagined such a thing would happen simply because their homes measure 2,423 square feet. With a population of approximately 49,000 in Ocoee, it seems unfair that only a specific segment of the community should bear this responsibility. Furthermore, no research study or financial analysis has been presented to demonstrate the economic situation of the selected households or to justify why these particular residents were chosen to fund this initiative. There are many alternative methods to raise additional funds for our local firefighters while allowing the entire Ocoee community to participate voluntarily. Community-wide fundraising events such as charity car washes, family dinners, sports tournaments, community festivals, benefit concerts, sponsorship programs, donation drives, and partnerships with local businesses can successfully generate financial support while fostering civic engagement and shared responsibility. Such initiatives encourage residents to contribute according to their means and willingness, creating a more inclusive and equitable approach. Supporting our firefighters should be a community effort that unites people, rather than a financial obligation imposed on a select group of homeowners. We respectfully request that the City Commission explore and consider alternative funding solutions that allow all members of the Ocoee community to participate voluntarily and fairly in supporting our firefighters. I respectfully ask that the Commission reject this proposed assessment, explore other cost saving measures, and wait until there is more certainty about Florida's future tax structure before considering such a substantial increase. Thank you for your consideration and for your continued service to our community. Sincerely, Liz Carrero and Luis Rodriguez Ocoee Homeowners