Board meetings, strategic plans, and buyer signals from Melissa Bennett’s organization
Sep 10, 2026·BoardMeeting
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Orange County Board of Commissioners Work Session Minutes
The Board received a presentation on the FY 2025-2026 Strategic Plan Progress Report and reviewed the draft Strategic Communications & Civic Partnership Plan. Additionally, the Board conducted discussions and made numerous appointments to various advisory boards and commissions, including the Adult Care Home and Nursing Home Community Advisory Committee, the Advisory Board on Aging, the Agricultural Preservation Board, the Animal Services Advisory Board, the Arts Commission, the Commission for the Environment, the Economic Development Advisory Board, the Hillsborough Board of Adjustment, the Historic Preservation Commission, the Juvenile Crime Prevention Council, the Orange County Board of Adjustment, the Orange County Planning Board, and the Orange Unified Transportation Board.
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Orange County Board of Commissioners Business Meeting
The Board passed a resolution honoring the late Commissioner Jamezetta Bedford, which included the official naming of a new crisis diversion facility in her memory. Appointments were confirmed for the positions of Interim Health Director and the Orange County Register of Deeds. The Board also issued a proclamation designating the current month as 'Orange County Preparedness Month.' A public hearing was held to discuss proposed text amendments to the Unified Development Ordinance regarding subdivision administration, although the motion to approve these changes ultimately failed. Additionally, the Board reviewed findings from the 2026 community survey, which provided data on resident perceptions regarding quality of life, governance, and county services.
Aug 25, 2026·BoardMeeting
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Orange County Board of Commissioners Business Meeting
The board covered a wide range of administrative and financial matters. Key items included the Tax Collector's annual settlement for the 2025-2026 fiscal year, the approval of the Order to Collect for the 2026-2027 fiscal year, and the authorization to write off certain uncollectable EMS and property tax bills. The Board also reviewed and approved an updated upset bid process for selling County-owned real property, requiring consultation with the Economic Development department. Furthermore, the Board addressed various consent agenda items, such as the dissolution of the Broadband Task Force, approvals for multiple service and technology contracts including NEOGOV and Proofpoint, bus shelter purchases, HVAC replacements, and animal control service agreements.
Jul 28, 2026·BoardMeeting
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Orange County Board of Commissioners Business Meeting
The primary focus of the meeting was to appoint a new commissioner to fill a vacancy created by the passing of a former board member. The Board reviewed applications and appointed a candidate to serve for the remainder of the unexpired term. Additionally, the Board heard public comments and addressed consent agenda items, which included approving an amendment to the restrictive covenant for the Weaver's Grove development, accepting a Great Trails State Grant for the Seven Mile Creek Natural Area, and passing a proclamation honoring the late Maggie Ada Latta Lee.
Extracted from official board minutes, strategic plans, and video transcripts.
