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Every published summary we have tied to Economic Development in Seminole, grouped into one page so residents can follow the issue without digging through individual meetings.

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13

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Seminole

Last updated

Aug 20, 2026

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Meeting coverage connected to Economic Development.

Briefing
Jul 28, 2026

County Sets Budget Hearing and Transit Fares

The Board approved proposed millage rates and scheduled the first public hearing on the Fiscal Year 2026/27 county budget for September 15, 2026, at 5:30 p.m. It also approved SCOUT micro-transit fare and discount changes, including a $1.00 cap for trips connecting to SunRail.

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Briefing
May 12, 2026

County Approves Five-Year Fire Plan

The Board adopted a five-year Fire Capital Improvement Plan with annual updates. It also unanimously created the West Crystal Lake Management Municipal Services Benefit Unit, approved its initial variable assessment roll, and approved an interlocal agreement with the City of Lake Mary.

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Briefing
Mar 24, 2026

County Approves Holistic Water Policy

Seminole County approved implementation of its Holistic Water Policy and Utilities Master Plan, with an annual update scheduled for the last meeting in March. The County also approved its share of the Central Florida Commuter Rail Commission’s tentative FY2026-27 budget, which is decreasing by $260,656 next year with no cost increase this year.

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Briefing
Feb 24, 2026

County Approves $600,000 Lab Services Award

The Board approved an estimated $600,000 annual award for laboratory analysis services to Advanced Environmental Laboratories, Inc. and Pace Analytical Services, LLC, along with a $72,883.97 change order for the Lake Monroe Trail Loop project.

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Briefing
Feb 10, 2026

County Keeps Business Tax Receipts for Now

The Board rejected a motion to eliminate business tax receipts by a 3-2 vote and approved a 3-2 motion directing staff to recommend either a workable program or elimination after the legislative session ends in the first week of March.

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Briefing
Jan 27, 2026

Rolling Hills Park and Groundwater Protections Approved

The Board approved a $20,360,224 guaranteed maximum price for the Rolling Hills Community Park and adjacent neighborhood roadways, including a $15,520,014 transfer from infrastructure sales-tax reserves. It also adopted groundwater monitoring rules for properties surrounding the former Rolling Hills Golf Course, covering new wells, dewatering, and stormwater facilities.

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Briefing
Jan 13, 2026

County Carries Forward $516.7 Million

The Board approved a $516,686,432 budget amendment to carry forward available balances for existing projects, grants, related revenues, and assigned beginning fund balances.

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Briefing
Dec 9, 2025

County Expands Transit Options and Micro-Transit

The Board unanimously adopted Ordinance 2025-26 to amend the Comprehensive Plan, implementing the 2021 School Interlocal Agreement and expanding transit-service options, including micro-transit. The Board also approved a $767,929.27 drainage-improvement change order, postponed an arts funding agreement to January 27, 2026, and approved a right-of-way vacation.

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Briefing
Nov 18, 2025

County sets recovery residence rules

The Board unanimously adopted Ordinance 2025-25 establishing review and approval procedures, reasonable-accommodation rules, and a formal definition for certified recovery residences. The Board also approved a $2,312,091.56 budget amendment for unfinished Sheriff’s Office purchase commitments and directed staff to return with recommendations on business tax receipts by the last meeting in January 2026.

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Briefing
Oct 28, 2025

County Approves $22.6 Million Infrastructure Reallocation

The Board unanimously approved a $22,551,777 budget amendment to realign funding for existing infrastructure projects. It also approved updated rules covering nuisances, junk vehicles, and unsafe or unoccupied buildings.

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Briefing
Oct 14, 2025

County Funds 2050 Transportation Plan

The Board approved a $533,185 transfer from reserves to fund the 2050 Transportation Master Plan. The study will help prioritize future transportation projects and inform an update to mobility fees.

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Briefing
Sep 23, 2025

County approves $1.215 billion budget

Seminole County approved its adjusted FY 2025–2026 budget totaling $1,215,087,959. The Board also approved the final millage rates on a 4–1 vote, with District 1 voting against.

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Briefing
Aug 12, 2025

County approves two tax increases

The Board approved a 5-cent-per-gallon local fuel tax beginning January 1, 2026, and increased the Public Service Tax in unincorporated areas from 4% to 10%; both passed 4-1.

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