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Media Preview: Orange County Board of County Commissioners Meeting | January 13, 2026
The January 13, 2026, meeting will begin at 9:00 a.m.
Presentations: 
Proclamation recognizing January 16, 2026, as Florida Arbor Day
Proclamation recognizing January 19, 2026, as Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day
Presentation of Friends of Lake Apopka Jim Thomas Environmental Hero Award to Liz Johnson, Assistant Manager, Orange County’s Environmental Protection Division.
Consent Agenda:
Item E-3: Orange County Convention Center Lobby Gardens Upgrades
The Convention Center’s Center-to-Table Gardens is a sustainability initiative that provides fresh, sustainably grown produce for Sodexo Live! and supports the community through various food donation initiatives. This project aims to upgrade the gardens and will include such enhancements as the replacement of 88 high-intensity discharge grow lights with energy-efficient LED lighting. This change reduces energy use, heat load, cooling demands, and maintenance costs, while improving growing efficiency and safety. Action requested: Approval to award an Invitation for bids, Orange County Convention Center West building Westwood Lobby Gardens Upgrades, to PeakCM, LLC for $437,423. (Orange County Convention Center)
Discussion Agenda:
Item C-1: Local Government Infrastructure Sales Tax and Trust for Public Lands
Commissioner Wilson has requested to discuss the Trust for Public Lands regarding the consideration of a Local Government Infrastructure Sales Tax. For informational purposes. No action is requested.
Item C-2: Osceola Parkway Extension
Commissioner Wilson has requested to discuss CFX SR 534 (Osceola Parkway Extension) – County Parcel Acquisitions and Eminent Domain Process. For informational purposes. No action is requested.
Work Session: (The Work Session will follow the afternoon public hearings and will be the final item of the BCC meeting)
A-1: Affordable Housing for Institutional Lands Program
As another strategy for the Housing for All Initiative, Orange County will present a proposal to allow affordable housing on properties owned by religious institutions with established places of worship, regardless of zoning. County staff analyzed available church-owned land and collaborated with community partners to explore how this could expand affordable housing options. Action requested: Staff will seek guidance from the Board on a resolution to implement an Affordable Housing for Institutional Lands program in Orange County. (Planning, Environmental, and Development Services Department)
Media Notes:
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About Orange County Government: Orange County Government strives to serve its residents and guests with integrity, honesty, fairness and professionalism. Located in Central Florida, Orange County includes 13 municipalities and is home to world-famous theme parks, one of the nation’s largest convention centers and a thriving life science research park. Seven elected members make up the Board of County Commissioners, including the Mayor, who is elected countywide. For more information, please visit www.OCFL.net or go to Orange County Government’s social media channels.