Media Preview: Orange County Board of County Commissioners Meeting | Nov. 10

The November 10, 2026, meeting will begin at 9:00 a.m.

Presentations:

• Proclamation designating November 15, 2026, as Orange County Recycles Day
• Proclamation recognizing November 18 through November 25, 2026, as Farm-City Week
• Proclamation recognizing the Master Gardners Program 45^th Anniversary
• Presentation of the 2026 Law Enforcement Executive of the Year Award and 2026 Carl A. Metzger Champion Award
• Presentation of the 2026 Orange County Mayor’s Toy Drive

Consent Agenda

Item B-2: Law Enforcement Trust Fund Contributions
This item seeks approval for the Orange County Sheriff’s Office to spend $6,500 from the FY 2027 Law Enforcement Trust Fund-State Forfeitures for eligible contributions to Vision Orlando ($1,500) and Concerns of Police Survivors Central Florida Chapter ($5,000). Action requested: Approval of the contributions from the Law Enforcement Trust Fund-State Forfeitures. (Office of Management and Budget)

Item C-10: Design Services for Pedestrian Bridge at International Drive and Sand Lake Road
This item seeks approval for the selection of Avcon, Inc. to provide Design Services for the International Drive and Sand Lake Road Pedestrian Bridge, and for Board authorization for the Procurement Division to negotiate and execute the final contract in the not to exceed the budget of $4,400,000. Action requested: Approval for the selection and authorization for Procurement to negotiate and execute the contract. ([Public Works Department Engineering Division] Procurement Division)

Item D-1: Fire Prevention and Safety Grant
Orange County Fire Rescue has been awarded a $333,333 Fire Prevention and Safety Grant from the Department of Homeland Security, which requires a local match of $16,667. The purpose of the Fire Prevention and Safety Grant Program is to enhance community safety by expanding the Fire Rescue Department’s ability to provide fire prevention and life-safety education to the public. Action requested: approval of Fiscal Year 2025 Fire Prevention and Safety Grant in the amount of $333,333, with $16,666 in matching non-federal funds. (Planning and Technical Services Division)

Item G-1: Agreement with Bike/Walk Central Florida, Inc
This item seeks approval of a grant agreement between Orange County and Bike/Walk Central Florida in the amount of $99,615. This grant funds will be used by Bike/Walk Central Florida for technical analysis, marketing, community outreach, and educational materials and project support related to the Best Foot Forward for Pedestrian Safety program and the SAFE Travelers Youth Education program within Orange County. Action requested: Approval of the grant agreement between Orange County and Bike/Walk Central Florida for $99,615. (Traffic Engineering Division)

Discussion Agenda:

Item A-3: Work Release Center Update
Staff will provide an update on the Work Release Center to include background information, assessment of the building’s condition and costs to maintain the facility, and potential uses of the site. This item is for informational purposes only; no action is requested. (Capital Projects Division)

Work Session Agenda:

Item A-1: Tree Replacement Program
The work session will provide an update on policies and procedures relating to tree impacts associated with County government operations, along with our OC Loves Trees initiative, including an overview of tree planting and tree canopy improvement programs and upcoming actions and efforts for 2027. This item is for informational purposes only; no action is required. (Planning, Environmental, and Development Services Department) 

Item B-2: Pedicab Operations in the I-Drive District Update
In April 2026, staff was directed to establish a working group following concerns raised during April BCC meetings regarding pedicab operations in the I-Drive District, including the impoundment of a pedicab with a motorized attachment and fare practices. County staff initiated the I-Drive Pedicabs Working Group which includes stakeholders from the I-Drive District, I-Drive Chamber of Commerce, I-Drive CRA, Orange County Sheriff’s Office, and Orange County Convention Center. The group has met eight times to evaluate the issues and develop recommendations. County staff and the Working Group held a public meeting on July 22, 2026, to provide an update on the working group’s progress and receive stakeholder input regarding pedicab operations within the District with a focus on concerns related to motorized attachments and fare practices. This item is for informational purposes only; no action is required. Board direction is requested. (Transportation Planning Division)

Public Hearings:

Item D-6: Tobacco Shops
This action seeks to amend Chapter 38 (“Zoning”) of the Orange County Code to establish distance separation requirements for tobacco shops and to prohibit tobacco shops in certain overlay, village, and neighborhood center districts; amending to add definitions and to subject tobacco shops to certain permitting requirements and distance separation requirements from schools and other tobacco shops. Also provides for conforming amendments and codification necessary to implement and maintain the foregoing regulations upon the effectiveness of Vision 2050, Orange Code, and related implementing ordinances. (Zoning Division) 

Media Notes:

• A link to the FULL agenda can be found here: https://ocfl.box.com/s/mkk5l51obcv4e54ulj43cuxm1lh22n7t

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