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City of Winter Springs
Comprehensive Plan
INTERGOVERNMENTAL COORDINATION ELEMENT
October 2001
Amended, July 2007
Amended, January 2008
Draft EAR-Based Amendments January 2009
Prepared For.
City of Winter Springs
Community Development Department
1126 East State Road 434
Winter Springs, Florida 32708-2799
By:
Planning Communities, LLC
2510 Wild Tamarind Blvd.
Orlando, FL 32828
Revised from Original Texf Prepared By:
Land Design Innovations, Inc.
CITY OF WINTER SPRINGS
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
A. GOALS, OBJECTIVES, AND POLICIES ...................................................................................1
B. INTRODUCTION ...................................................................................................................8
C. INVENTORY OF EXISTING INTERGOVERNMENTAL COORDINATION MECHANISMS.........8
1. Local ............................................................................................................................... 8
a. Seminole County School Board (Ord. 2007-22; 01-14-2008) ...........................................8
b. Seminole County ..........................................................................................................................10
c. Other Local Agencies .................................................................................................................11
2. Regional ........................................................................................................................11
a. East Central Florida Regional Planning Council ....................................................................12
b. METROPLAN ORLANDO ............................................................................................................12
c. St. Johns River Water Management District ..............:...........................................................13
3. State ...............................................................................................................................14
a. Department of Community Affairs ...........................................................................................14
b. Florida Department of Transportation ....................................................................................15
c. Department of Environmental Protection ................................................................................15
d. Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission .............................................................16
e. Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services ................................................16
f. Department of State, Division of Historical Resources .........................................................16
4. Federal ...........................................................................................................................16
a. Housing and Urban Development ............................................................................................17
b. Division of Historical Resources ............................................Error! Boolnnark not defined.
c. Environmental Protection Agency .............................................................................................17
d. Department of Agriculture ........................................................................................................17
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e. United States Army Corps of Engineers ..................................................................................17
5. Utilities ...........................................................................................................................17
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a. Electric ...........................................................................................................................................
b. Sanitary Sewer, Potable Water and Reclaimed Water ..................................................... 18
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c. Telephone .....................................................................................................................................
d. Cable Television .......................................................................................................................... 18
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e. Solid Waste Collection ..............................................................................................................
f. Gas Service .................................................................................................................................. 18
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D. ANALYSIS FOR IMPROVEMENTS TO INTERGOVERNMENTAL COORDINATION ...............18
1. Intergovernmental Mechanism Opportunities and Problem Areas ................................18
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a. Local (Ord. 2007-22; 01-14-2008~ ................................ .......................................................
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b. Regional ................................................................................. .......................................................
c. State ....................................................................................... ....................................................... 21
d. Federal ................................................................................... ....................................................... 21
2. Future Growth and Development and the Role of Intergovernmental Coordination.....21
3. Areas of Critical State Concern .....................................................................................22
LIST OF TABLES
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Table VII- 1: Intergovernmental Coordination Contacts, City of Winter Springs .......................22
Table VII- 2 Inventory of Existing Interlocal Agreements .........................................................24
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CHAPTER VII
INTERGOVERNMENTAL COORDINATION ELEMENT
A. GOALS, OBJECTIVES, AND POLICIES
GOAL 1: The City of Winter Springs seeks to implement and promote stable working
relationships with other governmental agencies to ensure efficient, effective, and thorough
delivery of governmental services.
Objective 1.1: Coo~rwfion of Plans. The City of Winter Springs shall coordinate its
Comprehensive Plan with the State Comprehensive Plan, East Central Florida Regional Policy Plan,
Seminole County Comprehensive Plan, and adjacent city Comprehensive Plans. (Ord. 2007-22; 01-
14-2008)
Policy 1.1.1: Coordinate with affected governmental agencies when developments
requiring Chapter 380, Florida Statutes, review are within the City's
jurisdiction.
Policy 1.1.2: Review the Seminole County and adjacent city Comprehensive Plans to
determine the impact of those adopted plans on the future growth and
development of the City of Winter Springs whenever Comprehensive
Plan changes are proposed by those jurisdictions. (Ord. 2007-22; 01-14-
2008)
Policy 1.1.3: Participate in the Regional Policy Plan review and update process as
mandated by State Statute.
Policy 1.1.4: Transmit advance notification of requests for land use, zoning and
development approvals to Seminole County, Seminole County School
Board and adjacent cities that may be affected, as required by the
Intergovernmental Planning Coordination Agreement of 1997. (Ord.
2007-22; 01-14-2008)
Policy 11.5: Coordinate with the resource protection efforts of SJRWMD for Lake
Jesup and participate in the implementation efforts and development
of strategies to improve water quality, such as the SJRWMD January
2002 Surface Water Improvement and Management (SWIM) plan, the
2008 Lake Jesup Interagency Restoration Strategy, and the Lake Jesup
Basin Management Action Plan currently under development.
Policy 1.1.6: Coordinate the City's Water Supply Work Plan (Exhibit IV-B-1) with
the Seminole County's Water Supply Plan 2007, SIRWMD's District
Water Supply Plan 2005 and 2006 Addendum and the ECFRPC's
Strategic Regional Policy Plan 1998. (Ord. 2007-11; 07-23-2007) (Cross
Reference: See Conservation Element, Policy 1.2.9)
Policy 1.1.7: Coordinate any proposed amendments to the City's Public School
Facilities Element with the other local jurisdictions within Seminole
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County, so that the Element remains consistent with those of the other
local jurisdictions and with the 2007 Interlocal Agreement for Public
School Facility Planning and School Concurrency As Amended January
2008, as required by Florida Statute. (Ord. 2007-22; 01-14-2008)
Policy L18: Actively participate in the Planning Technical Advisory Committee
(PTAC), as provided in the 2007 Interlocal Agreement for Public School
Facility Planning and School Concurrency As Amended January 2008,
for the purpose of discussing issues and formulating recommendations
to the Public Schools Facilities Planning Committee (PSFPC) regarding
coordination of land use and school facilities planning (including such
issues as population and student projections, development trends, school
needs, co-location and joint use opportunities, ancillary infrastructure
improvements needed to support the schools, School Board Five-Year
Capital Improvement Plan and the Public School Concurrency Program).
(Cross Reference: See Public School Facilities Element, Policy IX- 3.3) (Ord. 2007-22;
O 1-14-2008)
Policy 1.1.9: Continue to use intergovernmental coordination committees such as the
PTAC to ensure consistency between comprehensive planning programs
and issues of adjacent municipalities and Seminole County.
Objective 1.2: Land Use and Housing Coordination. The City shall coordinate with affected
governmental agencies and jurisdictions, including Seminole County, to aid in meeting the Goals,
Objectives, and Policies of the Comprehensive Plan regarding land use planning and housing
issues.
Policy 1.2.1: Identify and establish procedures by interlocal agreement with
Seminole County for joint action regarding future joint planning areas,
future annexations and compatible County and City land uses.
Policy 1.2.2: Seek to gain standing and representation on Seminole County
Comprehensive Plan land use amendments which would prove
inconsistent with the Future Land Use Element of the City's
Comprehensive Plan.
Policy 1.2.3: Review the actions of other local governments as to the. impact of such
action on City Level of Service standards. (Ord. 2007-22; 01-14-2008)
Policy 1.2.4: Pursue opportunities to collaborate on the regional SeminoleWAY
initiative.
Policy 1.2.5: Continue to participate and coordinate joint planning and
redevelopment activities in the US 17-92 Community Redevelopment
Area (CRA) through intergovernmental coordination committees.
Policy 1.2.6: Coordinate with the School Board to provide planning for adequate
sites and infrastructure for future public education facilities within the
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City of Winter Springs, as described in the 2007 Interlocal Agreement
for Public School Facility Planning and School Concurrency As Amended
January 2008. (Ord. 2007-22; Ot-14-2008)
Policy 1.2.7: During pre-development program planning and school site selection
activities, coordinate with the School Board to co-locate schools, to the
extent possible, with other public facilities, such as parks, libraries, and
community centers.
Policy 1.2.8: Share information with the School Board regarding population
projections, projections of development and redevelopment for the
coming year, infrastructure required to support educational facilities,
and amendments to future land use plan elements, consistent with the
requirements of the 2007 lnterlocal Agreement for Public School Facility
Planning and School Concurrency As Amended January 2008. (Ord.
2007-22; 01-14-2008)
PoL'cy 1.2.9: Withhold development approvals for non-exempt properties having a
residential component, until the School Board has reported either that
school capacity is available or that mitigation has been reached. (Cross
Reference: See Public School Facility Element, Policy IX- 1.7.1 and Capita!
Improvements Element, Policy 1.8.4) (Ord. 2007-22; O]-14-2008)
Objective 1.3: Transportation Coordination. The City shall coordinate with affected governmental
agencies and jurisdictions, including the Seminole County School Board, to aid in meeting the
Goals, Objectives, and Policies of the Comprehensive Plan regarding transportation planning.
(Ord. 2007-22; 01-14-2008)
Policy 1.3.1: Continue to coordinate with FDOT regarding issues associated with
State Road 434 including:
• A sufficient reduction in speed limit, as well as the potential for
arterial reclassification, on State Road 434 in the Town Center
to better reflect the pedestrian-friendly environment being
created in the Town Center.
• The potential for implementation of a policy constraint for State
Road 434 west of Vistawilla to ensure that the highway will not
be considered for widening.
• Pursue widening of State Road 434 to 4-lanes east of State
Road 417 within the Greenaway Interchange District.
• Use of enhancement funding for streetscape and multimodal
opportunities where appropriate.
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Policy 13.2: Continue to actively participate in the METROPLAN ORLANDO
Transportation Improvement Program by submitting major roadway
projects for their inclusion in the program on an annual basis.
Policy L3.3: Remain involved in regional transportation planning through continued
participation in the METROPLAN ORLANDO Transportation Technical
Committee, and through continued citizen participation on the
METROPLAN ORLANDO Citizen Advisory Council.
Policy 1.3.4: Coordinate with METROPLAN ORLANDO to implement partnerships for
TRIP projects beneficial to the City.
Policy L3.5: Coordinate with the DEP Office of Greenways and Trails, METROPLAN
ORLANDO, FDOT, Seminole County, and other agencies to study and
implement options for the coordinated provision of a pedestrian and
bicycle trail network.
Policy 1.3.6: Continue coordination of the City's transportation system with Seminole
County through the existing interlocal agreement, which resolves
conflicts and ensures cooperation on the following issues:
• Assigning access permit jurisdiction for roadways within the City
limits which are not included in the Florida Department of
Transportation Road System Classification list, but which
appear in the County's Traffic Circulation Plan.
• Initiate conflict resolution procedures to resolve inconsistencies
between the City's Level of Service standards for roadways
and the County's adopted Level of Service standards.
• Provide a method of fiscal responsibility for roadways which
impact and serve primarily City residents, but which are under
the jurisdiction of Seminole County.
• Provide a method of prioritization of needed improvements on
those roadways which impact and serve primarily City
residents, but which are under the jurisdiction of Seminole
County.
• Determine jurisdictional authority for roadways which are "half
in, half out" of the City limits of Winter Springs.
• Ensure the County's commitment to exercising their reservation
authority to ensure the adequacy of the future roadway
network in and around the City.
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Policy 1.3.7: Work with the School Board to maximize efficient use of existing and
planned roads to avoid sprawl development during future school site
selection as identified in the 2007 Interlocal Agreement for Public
School Facility Planning and School Concurrency As Amended January
2008. (Ord. 2007-22; 01-14-2008)
Objective 1.4: Infrastructure Coordination. The City shall coordinate the planning and provision of
infrastructure and services with affected governmental agencies and jurisdictions, including the
Seminole County School Board. (Ord. 2007-22; 01-14-2008)
Policy 1.4.1: Continue coordination efforts with Seminole County to ensure that the
County is able to provide adequate solid waste facilities to meet the
needs of the City of Winter Springs.
Policy 1.4.2: Coordinate with the Seminole County Health Department to ensure that
where central sewer service is available, no new septic system permits
shall be approved for any new development or any existing systems
which have been determined to be inoperable or detrimental to the
health, safety and welfare of the general public.
Policy 1.4.3: Coordinate the City's drainage program with Seminole County through
an interlocal agreement which, when necessary, resolves conflicts and
ensures cooperation on the following issues:
• Determine authority and negotiating capital improvements for
drainage ouffalls in the County which provide conveyance for
stormwater which originates within the City.
• When necessary, initiate conflict resolution procedures to
resolve inconsistencies between the City's Level of Service
standards for drainage and the County's adopted Level of
Service standards.
• Provide a method of fiscal responsibility for drainage systems
which impact and serve primarily City residents, but which are
under the jurisdiction of Seminole County.
• Provide a method of prioritization of needed improvements on
those drainage systems which impact and serve primarily City
residents, but which are under the jurisdiction of Seminole
County or the Florida Department of Transportation.
• Determine jurisdictional authority for drainage systems which
are "half in, half out" of the City limits of Winter Springs.
Policy 1.4.4: Coordinate with the SJRWMD to ensure implementation of the District
Water Supply Plan 2005 and its subsequent updates. (Ord. 2007-t 1; 07-
23-2007) (Cross Reference: See Conservation Element ,Policy 1.2.9)
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Policy 1.4.5: Work with the SJRWMD when alternative sources of providing potable
water need to be evaluated. (Ord. 2007-11; 07-23-2007)
Policy 1.4.6: Continue to pursue and assess the feasibility of interconnecting water
supply facilities with other jurisdictions and seek to partner with
adjacent cities in the development of the Lake Jesup Reclaimed Water
Augmentation Facility.
Policy 1.4.7: Review the actions of other local governments as applicable, for their
impact on City level of service standards. (Ord. 2007-22; 01-14-2008)
.Policy 1.4.8: Jointly determine with the School Board the need for and timing of on-
site and off-site improvements necessary to support proposed new or
remodeled schools. (Ord. 2007-22; 01-14-2008)
Policy 1.4.9: Work with the School Board to maximize efficient use of existing
infrastructure to avoid sprawl development, by identifying future school
sites that take advantage of existing potable water, sanitary sewer
and drainage systems. (Ord. 2007-22; 01-14-2008)
Objective 1.5: Conservation Coordination. The City shall coordinate with affected governmental
agencies and jurisdictions, including the Seminole County School Board, to aid in meeting the
Goals, Objectives, and Policies of the Compreherisive Plan regarding conservation planning. (Ord.
2007-22; 01-14-2008)
Policy 1.5.L• Continue coordination with Federal, State, Regional, and private
environmental agencies to ensure adequate technical support for all
environmental issues in which the City requires technical expertise.
Policy 1.5.2: Coordinate with appropriate Federal, State, Regional, and private
environmental agencies and organizations to encourage the
preservation of biological diversity and greenspace in the area
including completing an area-wide evaluation to identify
environmentally significant pieces of land to prioritize for protection, as
well as identification of funding sources and partnership opportunities.
(Cross Reference: See Conservation Element ,Objective 1.8) Coordinate with the
SJRWMD to designate priority open space areas for acquisition under
the District's five-year land acquisition program.
Policy 1.5.3: Continue to participate and support programs and projects of State,
Regional, and County agencies which seek to preserve environmentally
sensitive lands, promote usable open space for all citizens, preserve
habitats for endangered species, protect groundwater and potable
water supplies, and surface water quality, including participation in
and support for programs such as the Surface Water Improvement and
Management (SWIM) Program and wellfield protection programs
sponsored by the St. John's River Water Management District.
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Objective 1.6: Parks and Recreation Coordination. The City shall coordinate with affected
governmental agencies and jurisdictions, including the Seminole County School Board, to aid in
meeting the Goals, Objectives, and Policies of the Comprehensive Plan regarding parks and
recreation planning. (Ord. 2007-22; 01-14-2008)
Policy 1.6.1: Coordinate with Seminole County to recommend the provision of
adequate land use acreage on the County's Future Land Use Map for
park and recreational facilities within or in proximity to Winter Springs.
Policy 1.6.2: Continue to obtain and maintain interloca( agreements with the
Seminole County School Board and Seminole County for the provision
and maintenance of shared recreational facilities within the City.
Policy 1.6.3: To the extent feasible, encourage the co-location of new school sites
with City park and recreation facilities. (2007-22; 01-14-2008)
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B. INTRODUCTION
The Local Government Comprehensive Planning Act requires that local comprehensive
plans be consistent with the goals of the State and Regional Policy Plans. Local
govemments need to provide for this consistency in the goals, objectives, and policies of
their plans. The City of Winter Springs' interpretation of the legislative intent of the
consistency requirement is to provide for all comprehensive plans, adopted locally, to
coordinate into a statewide framework for "growth management " One tool that the Act
mandated to meet this legislative intent was for all local plans to adopt an
Intergovernmental Coordination Element (ICE).
In order to provide for this consistency, coordination among State, regional, and local
governments and agencies is essential. This coordination provides not only the method for
the plans to be consistent, but also allows for more efficient delivery of services to the City
residents. Mechanisms to meet this consistency requirement include, but are not limited to:
• Intergovernmental agreements;
• Joint planning and service agreements;
• Special legislation;
• Joint meetings, public hearings; and,
• Work groups or governmental programs designed to further intergovernmental
coordination.
In addition, the ICE can ad as a catalyst for the smooth operation of the rest of the plan
elements. By defining and creating tests of consistency within the ICE, deficiencies within
and among elements can be identified for the purpose of correcting them.
The Intergovernmental Coordination Element can also be used as a mechanism to provide
direction to the City for future implementation of Federal, State, and regional programs,
grants and assistance. Numerous government programs exist which can be used by the
City in the implementation of Winter Springs Comprehensive Plan. In addition, these
programs can be used to meet the growing demands of population growth on the City's
services and public infrastructure.
C. INVENTORY OF EXISTING INTERGOVERNMENTAL COORDINATION MECHANISMS
1. Local
The City of Winter Springs has utilized intergovernmental cooperation to further its
coordination efforts with the following local agencies:
a. Seminole County School Board (Ord. 2007-22; 01-14-2008)
Historically, Chapter 163 Florida Statutes (F.S.), the law governing local
comprehensive planning, did not include school facility planning. Seminole County,
the School Board and the cities initiated major efforts toward achieving
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coordination of land use and school facility planning with the adoption of an
Interlocal Agreement in 1997. The Agreement created a framework for
notification of proposed land use actions and a staff working committee called the
Planning Technical Advisory Committee (PTAC). By 1999, in accordance with
amendments to State Law, the County and cities had revised the Land Use Elements
of their comprehensive plans to specify which land use designations allowed public
schools as possible uses, and further refined processes to notify the School District
and request comments on potential land development.
Seminole County and the cities within the County recognize the benefits of
providing adequate public school facilities to their citizens and students in a timely
manner. Because of the importance of the school system to the future of Seminole
County, coordinated school planning among the County, the School District and the
seven cities continues to be understood as critical to ensure that public school
capacity needs are met.
To further the goal of coordination, the Seminole County School Board, the
Seminole County Board of County Commissioners and governing bodies of seven
cities adopted an Interlocal Agreement in 2007 that addressed coordination of
public school facility and comprehensive land use planning (2007 Interlocal
Agreement for Public School Facility Planning and School concurrency As Amended
January 2008). The County and cities also each adopted a Public School Facilities
Element (PSFE) to their comprehensive plans. The PSFEs are compatible, establish
countywide Levels of Service (LOS), and identify procedures for the district-wide
school concurrency management process.
The process for developing both the 2007 Interlocal Agreement (ILA) and the
PSFEs involved the Planning Technical Advisory Committee (PTAC), comprised of
staff representing each of the signatories to the Interlocal Agreement. During
2006 and 2007, the PTAC developed recommendations for coordination of land
use and school facilities planning as the basis for the 2007 Interlocal Agreement.
The PTAC also reviewed drafts of a model PSFE for use by all involved. As
directed by the 2007 ILA, PTAC will meet a minimum of twice annually to discuss
population and student projections, development trends, school needs, co-location
and joint use opportunities, infrastructure improvements needed to support schools
and safe student access, the School Board Five-Year Capital Improvement Plan
and school concurrency processes. The shared use and co-location opportunities
identified in the 2007 ILA include park and recreational facilities, libraries,
community centers, auditoriums, performing art centers, stadiums, learning centers,
museums and governmental facilities.
In addition to the PTAC, the 2007 Interlocal Agreement created the ,Public School
Facilities Planning Committee (PSFPC), which will review the recommendations of
PTAC and- present recommendations to the School Board. This committee will serve
as a standing committee to review the School Board Capital Improvement Plan,
and will meet jointly with the School Board annually. The membership of this
committee will include elected officials or their designees, and will further the
process of ensuring coordination of land use and school facility planning.
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Amendments to Section 163.3180, Florida Statutes (F.S.) enacted by the 2005
Florida Legislature mandated a comprehensive focus on school planning and
required local governments and school boards to adopt district-wide school
concurrency systems. School concurrency ensures coordination between local
governments and school boards in planning and permitting developments that
affect school capacity and utilization rates.
b. Seminole County
The City of Winter Springs and Seminole County have several existing interlocal
mechanisms to provide for efficient delivery of services to the citizens of the City
and County. These mechanisms are:
• The Intergovernmental Planning Coordination Agreement of 1997 provides for
City representation on the Planning Technical Advisory Committee (PTAC) and
for notification of land use changes adjacent to County and/or City
boundaries, including other municipalities within Seminole County. The intent of
the agreement is to provide for City input into the standards for development
and land use changes that will impact City services, land use, and quality of
life.
• 91 1 Emergency System provides for an interlocal agreement with the City of
Winter Springs to participate in the County 911 emergency system. This
resolution also provides for the County to assign addresses for a consistent
addressing system within the City and County.
• Agreement for the distribution of local option gas tax revenues.
• Seminole County Service-Annexation InterLocal Agreement of 1987- An
interlocal agreement (1987) with Seminole County for the provision of essential
governmental services by the City in enclave areas.
• An interlocal agreement for the provision of reciprocal emergency service
responses.
• An interlocal agreement for the consolidation of the Winter Springs and
Seminole County Fire Departments under the authority of Seminole County.
• An interlocal agreement for the collection and distribution of transportation
impact fees and other transportation related issues.
• Community Development Block Grants (CDBG). Pursuant to the HUD (United
States Department of Housing and Urban Development) application, the
County shall undertake certain activities to develop a viable community,
including an improved quality of life, principally for persons of low and
moderate income. The City shall provide professional construction
administration services for infrastructure improvements within Winter Springs to
benefit low and moderate income residents.
• An agreement to participate in the U.S. Highway 17-92 Community
Redevelopment Agency (CRA). The U.S. HWY 17-92 CRA establishes a tax
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increment finance district to fund redevelopment projects along the County's
major north/south arterial. Portions of the highway and taxable properties are
within the City limits of Winter Springs.
• An interlocal agreement for the regional coordination of water supply
planning between the local governments within Seminole County.
c. Other Local Aaencies
Several agencies exist in Seminole County that provide services and support to the
citizens of the City of Winter Springs. These agencies are:
• Economic Development Council (EDC) -The Council is anon-profit organization
that was created to enhance, support, and promote economic development
within Central Florida and Seminole County.
Tourist Development Council (TDC) -This agency acts to promote Seminole
County as a tourist destination. The Council is funded by a three percent (3%)
"tourist" tax on hotel/motel rooms in the County. No monies are received from
local governments. The City is able to receive funding from this Council to
provide for tourist related activities and infrastructure for tourists visiting
Seminole County and the City of Winter Springs.
• LYNX, the Central Florida Regional Transportation Authority's mass transit bus
service, operates two routes adjacent to Winter Springs. These include a route
with service along the U.S. 17-92 corridor and a route serving Oviedo
Marketplace. There is no interlocal service agreement with this agency and the
City does not currently contribute to LYNX bus service; there is an interlocal
agreement between LYNX and Seminole County addressing fixed route bus
and ADA paratransit service within the County. Anew east-west route
connecting from Oviedo Marketplace to northwest Orlando following S.R. 434
through the City is scheduled to begin as a demonstration project in 2009.
• The Department of Children and Families provides a number of services,
including the licensing of group homes, child care, foster care services, and
mental health and substance abuse counseling and services.
2. Regional
On a regional basis, the City of Winter Springs continues to participate in
numerous committees sponsored by the East Central Florida Regional Planning
Council. This participation is noted in the inventory section of this Element. This
representation has growing importance in the future growth and coordination of
the City in regional issues. As the Orlando Urban Area continues to expand, there
is stronger influence from the resulting growth related pressures on the City of
Winter Springs. Regional growth will have a definite impact on the growth of
Winter Springs and on its infrastructure and delivery of municipal services and will
need to be addressed in the City's Comprehensive Plan.
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Additionally, the City benefits from the regional resources provided by the St.
John's River Water Management District. The mechanisms for coordination and
input regarding these regional issues are as follows:
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a. East Central Florida Regional Planning Council
The East Central Florida Regional Planning Council (ECFRPC) is the regional
planning agency responsible for the implementation of powers and duties pursuant
to Chapter 186, F.S., for Seminole County and the City of Winter Springs. The
ECFRPC, located in Maitland, Florida, also has regional planning jurisdiction in the
Counties of Volusia, Orange, Lake, Osceola and Brevard.
The Council is the agency responsible for the development and implementation of
the Regional Policy Plan. The ECFRPC has the responsibility, pursuant to Chapter
163.3184. F.S., to review local comprehensive plan amendments related to their
relationship and effect on the Regional Policy Plan. As such, the Council may submit
recommendations to the State requesting modifications.
Pursuant to Chapter 380.06 F.S., the Regional Planning Council also has the
authority to regulate Developments of Regional Impact (DRI). Developments of
Regional Impact are developments that have a substantial effect on the health,
safety, welfare, and quality of life of citizens in more than one county. The
ECFRPC has the authority to ensure that these developments are consistent with
accepted level of service standards and the Regional Policy Plan, and the Council's
recommendations are incorporated in any development orders for the DRI.
The Mayor of the City of Winter Springs currently serves as a member of the East
Central Florida Regional Planning Council on behalf of the Seminole County
League of Cities. The purpose of the membership is to provide policy direction
pnd manage regional policy issues to fulfill the Regional Planning Council's powers
and duties.
b. METROPLAN ORLANDO
METROPLAN ORLANDO is the metropolitan planning organization (MPO) for
Orange, Osceola and Seminole Counties -the Orlando Urban Area. As the
regional MPO, METROPLAN ORLANDO provides the forum for local elected
officials and transportation experts to work together to improve mobility for
Central Florida residents, businesses and visitors. METROPLAN ORLANDO produces
a variety of plans and programs designed to guide the transportation planning
process in Central Florida including a Long Range Transportation Plan and the 5-
Year Transportation Improvement Program (TIP), as well as bicycle and pedestrian
plans for the region.
The City of Winter Springs is represented in the activities of METROPLAN
ORLANDO through participation in two committees, as follows:
• The Mayor of the City of Winter Springs Commissioner serves as a member of
the METROPLAN ORLANDO Municipal Advisory Committee. The purpose of
the membership is to provide a forum for incorporating the views of the
mayors of the cities and towns that do not have representatives on the Board
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into the transportation policy development and decision-making process. Due
to the limited number of seats on the METROPLAN ORLANDO Board, only the
most populated cities in the three county area are represented on the Board.
• One City staff member serves on the METROPLAN ORLANDO Transportation
Technical Committee. This committee reviews regional transportation plans and
provides policy direction for transportation issues in Seminole, Orange, and
Osceola Counties. Using input from the Transportation Technical Committee, the
MPO develops an Urban Area Transportation Study, and the Transportation
Improvement Program (TIP) is subsequently developed and adopted.
c. St. Johns River Water Management District
Created in 1949, the St. Johns River Water Management District (SJRWMD) is
responsible for flood control and water conservation in the St. Johns River region.
The City of Winter Springs is within the jurisdiction of the SJRWMD.
This authority has regulatory control over all water based resources within its
jurisdiction. The District has the following responsibilities:
• Permitting of consumptive use of water;
• Regulation of wells;
• Management and storage of surface water; and
• Water storage.
All new developments and utility services may be required to obtain a permit from
the SJRWMD, prior to the issuance of a development order.
Generally, a development is exempt from formal drainage review and permitting
if the site meets the following criteria:
• Less than two (2) acres of impervious area, and;
• Ten (10) acres or less of total area.
The District has a local office in Altamonte Springs that reviews development plans
in .Seminole County and may require plan modifications, prior to granting
approval. The City Public Works Department is the principal liaison in these
reviews. The SJRWMD is also a primary reviewer of local comprehensive plan
amendments and as such, conveys their comments to the Community Development
Department- Planning Division.
Water Supply Planning and Coordination
Section 163.3191(2)(L), F.S. requires coordination between water supply planning
and future land use planning in order to ensure an adequate supply of water to
support future development. In 2004, the City entered into an interlocal
agreement with Seminole County and the other cities within the County to develop
a county-wide water supply plan (County Ptan). The City's Water Supply Work
Plan must be coordinated with the County Plan, as well as with the SJRWMD
District Water Supply 2005 and 2006 Addendum and the ECFRPC Strategic
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Regional Policy Plan 1998. The County Plan was completed in 2007; the City's
Water Supply Work Plan was also updated in 2007.
These plans identified a number of projects including a recommendation to
proceed with the design of the Lake Jesup Reclaimed Water Augmentation Project
and to negotiate with adjacent cities to partner in the project. Information on the
status of the City's design and development plans for the facility are presented in
the Infrastructure Element. In addition, the City will participate in the joint planning
process for the St. John's River Regional Surface Water Supply Plant at State
Road 46.
3. State
State agencies such as the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission, and
the Department of Environmental Protection are instrumental in helping the City of
Winter Springs meet the goals, objectives and policies of the City's Conservation,
Recreation and Open Space, Sanitary Sewer, Solid Waste, Drainage, Potable
Water, and Natural Groundwater Aquifer Recharge Elements. The Department of
Community Affairs (DCA) is the agency charged with the administration of the
Comprehensive Plan and the determination of compliance of local plans with
Chapter 163, Florida Statutes (F.S.) and 9J-5, Florida Administrative Code (F.A.C.).
In addition, the DCA and the Department of Children and Families can aid in the
implementation of the City's Housing Element. The Department of Environmental
Protection will monitor and approve all policies respective to the Sanitary Sewer,
Solid Waste, Drainage, Potable Water, and Natural Groundwater Aquifer
Recharge Element. The Florida Department of State provides direction regarding
the Future Land Use Element and the ability of the City's Plan to provide for an
efficient and effective economic base for State and local growth. The effectiveness
of the City's Transportation Element will be affected greatly by the actions and
policies of the Florida Department of Transportation.
The actions of the State legislature will also impact the effectiveness of the City's
Plan; specifically, future funding needs of the State of Florida. Coordination and
cooperation between the State and local governments is necessary to ensure
public policy efficiency and address the economic implications of public policy
funding issues. The funding issue is extremely critical for smaller, rapidly growing
communities especially in the current economic environment. In order for the City of
Winter Springs to effectively meet the requirements of Chapter 163, and other
State-mandated policies, future State funding resources will continue to be critical
in providing a safe and livable community.
a. Department of Community Affairs
The Department of Community Affairs (DCA) is the primary State agency
responsible for review of local comprehensive plans and land use map
amendments. The Community Development Department -Planning Division is the
principal liaison with DCA to ensure local compliance with the comprehensive
planning statute (Chapter 163, F.S.) and administrative rule (9J-5, F.A.C.).
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The DCA also provides technical assistance and administers grant programs
available to local governments. The agency provides assistance in the areas of
housing, community development, resource planning and management, community
services, land and water management, public safety, and emergency management
preparedness and post-disaster recovery. In addition, the Department is the State
agency responsible for coordination and review of Developments of Regional
Impact.
b. Florida Department of Transportation
The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) is the primary State agency
responsible for Florida's transportation system. FDOT has authority over, and is
responsible for, the following State highways and roads in the Winter Springs
area:
• State Road 434; and
• U.S. Highway 17&92.
These roadways are displayed in the Transportation Element.
The Department has regulatory authority over the use of land within rights-of-way
and surface water discharge into highway drainage systems. As such, FDOT
regulates curb cuts, traffic signalization, and drainage flow on the State's highway
system. FDOT is also responsible for determining the functional classification of
roads within the City of Winter Springs and the surrounding area. The office
responsible for local coordination is located in Deland. FDOT is also a primary
reviewer of local comprehensive plan amendments for their impacts to
transportation, and as such, conveys their comments to the Community Development
Department -Planning Division.
c. D,gpartment of Environmental Protection
The Florida Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP) is charged with the
responsibility of preserving the quality of the State of Florida's land, water, and
air resources. This department has regulatory control of industrial waste, air
pollution emission, hazardous waste, potable water usage, solid waste, sewage
disposal, dredge and fill activities, and environmentally sensitive areas.
The City of Winter Springs Public Works Department is the principal liaison office
with the FDEP. In addition, the FDEP has regulatory and monitoring authority over
new sewage disposal line extensions that will impact the City's sewage disposal
system.
The FDEP is also responsible for the monitoring of any construction or dredge and
fill activity along Lake Jesup and any channel or canal must receive permits from
the FDEP prior to commencement of such activity. In addition to the responsibilities
listed above, duties of the department include management of State owned lands
and aquatic preserves. As such, the FDEP has regulatory authority of submerged
bottomlands, including grass beds and aquatic life, and jurisdictional wetlands. The
Department reviews all dredge and fill permits to ensure that construction activity
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wilt not adversely impact the aquatic resources of the State. The local office of the
Florida Department of Environmental Protection is located in Orlando.
d. Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission
This commission is charged with the responsibility of regulating hunting, fishing, and
protecting endangered species. The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation
Commission (FFWCC) has no unilateral control over any areas surrounding the City
of Winter Springs. The Commission does coordinate with FDEP and SJRWMD and
other regulatory agencies to review projects that would adversely impact fish and
wildlife habitats. However, the FFWCC has very little enforcement power except
on issues dealing directly with game.
e. Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services
The Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) is a
resource for publications and standards related to trees and plants care, and
prohibited plant species. The FDACS administers and oversees numerous programs
and grants including Tree City USA and the Urban and Community Forestry Grant
program, The Urban Beautification Division of the Community Development
Department is the entity responsible for coordination with this agency. The City
arborist is the primary contact.
f. Det~artment of State. Division of Historical Resources
The Division of Historical Resources of the Department of State provides assistance
to local governments in the field of historical preservation and maintains a
database of historic structures, historic sites and archeological information. The
City's coordination efforts will continue to be through the Tallahassee office of the
Division of Historical Resources, with the Community Development Department
being the City's office with primary responsibility for coordination. The Division of
Historical Resources is also a primary reviewer of local comprehensive plan
amendments for their impact on historical and archaeological resources, and as
such, conveys their comments to the Community Development Department -
Planning Division.
4. Federal
Although Federal intergovernmental coordination is not required to meet the
requirements of 9J-5, F.A.C., the City of Winter Springs must address Federal
regulations and programs to ensure the most effective implementation of
comprehensive plan objectives and policies.
For example, the need to analyze and review legal constitutional issues regarding
property rights continues to be important during the review and development of
the goals, objectives and policies of the Future Land Use and Capital Improvement
Elements, and in the creation and administration of land development regulations
and associated ordinances and codes. Environmental regulations can affect the
implementation of the Sanitary Sewer, Solid Waste, Drainage, Potable Water,
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and Natural Groundwater Aquifer Recharge elements and costs of system
expansions.
In addition, numerous Federal programs are available to possibly aid the City of
Winter Springs in implementing the Comprehensive Plan, including, but not limited
to programs that address low-income housing, improvements in waste disposal and
environmental protection. A majority of these programs are administered by the
State of Florida, but an understanding of their purpose is important to their
implementation and inclusion in the Plan.
a. Environmental Protection Aaencv
The Utility Department is the office responsible for coordination with this agency.
This agency coordinates with the City on sludge management.
b. Deapartment of Agriculture
The Public Works Department is the primary liaison with the Department of
Agriculture (USDA). The USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS)
assists in relieving hazards created by natural disasters that cause a sudden
impairment of a watershed. Aid for the installation of emergency watershed
protection measures to relieve hazards and damages to the watershed were
provided to the City after the 2004 hurricanes and 2007 tornadoes.
c. United States Army Corps of Engineers
The City of Winter Springs coordinates with the Army Corps of Engineers (ACOE)
regarding the maintenance and use of Lake Jesup. The Army Corps has a local
office in Jacksonville. The City Manager's office will continue to be the liaison to
the ACOE.
d. Housing_and Urban Development
The City coordinates with HUD and the Florida DCA on projects pertaining to the
provision of housing to low and moderate income residents and regularly receives
CDBG grant funds through interlocal agreements with Seminole County pursuant to
HUD requirements.
5. Utilities
a. EI ri
The City of Winter Springs has an interlocal agreement with Florida Power
Corporation (aka Progress Energy) to operate as the City's electric utility. Progress
Energy is the installer of all streetlights. The Community Development Department-
Urban Beautification Division works closely with Progress Energy in the
implementation of these upgrades. The Utility Department is the liaison with
Progress Energy for burying utility lines.
A Florida Power and Light (FP&L) transmission line easement cuts across the entire
City. The City has an interlocal agreement for installation of reclaimed water lines
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within the easement. Additional multi-use options for use of the easement, such as
a trail corridor, will require a cooperative effort between both parties.
b. Sanitarx Sewer Potable Water and Reclaimed Water
The City of Winter Springs operates its own utility for the purpose of the delivery
of potable water, the collection of sanitary sewer and the operation of a water
reuse program. Residential, commercial, and industrial users are served by both
systems. The Utility Department operates and maintains both systems. Maps of the
sanitary sewer service area, potable. water service area and reclaimed water
service areas are included in the corresponding Infrastructure Sub-elements.
c. Telephone
Sprint-United Telephone-Florida has a franchise agreement within the City of
Winter Springs. Bellsouth has a franchise agreement with the City to service the
western area of the City.
d. Cable Television
The City of Winter Springs maintains a franchise agreement with AOL Time
Warner Cable for provision of cable television service.
e. Solid Waste Collection
The City of Winter Springs provides solid waste collection services for both
residential and commercial users through Waste Pro, a private hauler. Seminole
County operates a landfill and transfer station. To meet compliance with the State
resource recovery statute, the City has also enacted policies for the collection and
reclamation of aluminum, glass, plastic, and newspaper products. The General
Services Administrator is responsible for monitoring the City's solid waste franchise
and Seminole County is responsible for the operation of the landfill.
f. Gas Service
The Florida Public Utilities Company supplies residential, commercial, and industrial
gas service within the corporate limits of the City of Winter Springs.
D. ANALYSIS FOR IMPROVEMENTS TO INTERGOVERNMENTAL COORDINATION
1. Intergovernmental Mechanism Opportunities and Problem Areas
a. Local (Ord. 2007-22; 01-14-2008)
In 2005, the Florida legislature, recognizing the need for improved coordination
between local governments and school boards, mandated a comprehensive
approach to school planning. As a result, a coordinated effort was undertaken by
the local jurisdictions of Seminole County and the Seminole County School Board,
resulting in an updated interlocal agreement. The 2007 Interlocal Agreement for
Public School Facility Planning and School Concurrency As Amended January 2008
includes procedures for coordinating land use planning, development approvals
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and school planning. Additionally, a Public School Facilities Element was added to
each local government's comprehensive plan that is consistent with those adopted
by the other local governments. These tools will enable better coordination of
public school facility planning with land use planning and development approvals.
In January 2007, the City adopted Future Land Use Element, Policy 1.8.4
establishing an eastern annexation boundary for the City, at DeLeon Street. The
intention of this policy was to protect the rural and environmentally sensitive Black
Hammock area from future urbanization. Annexations by the City in this general
area in the past had subsequently resulted in litigation and distrust for the City by
both area residents, the City of Oviedo and Seminole County. By implementing an
annexation boundary, the City gained an improved relationship, especially with
Seminole County.
Now that the City can no longer sprawl eastward, it will be more dependent upon
infill development and the annexation of enclaves to provide growth opportunities.
The City has had an agreement with Seminole County since 1987 relating to the
annexation of enclaves; however, this agreement primarily addresses the
provisions of essential governmental services by the City to enclave areas. Both
the City of Longwood and the City of Altamonte Springs have had an interlocal
agreement with Seminole County since the mid 1990's which allow the involuntary
annexation of enclaves which are ten acres or less, when there is a change in the
parcel's ownership. During 2008, the City Commission expressed interest in
pursuing legal options available for eliminating enclaves, in furtherance of the
public policy expressed under the annexation laws of Florida. As a result, a
preliminary meeting was held between the City Manager and County Manager.
The outcome of this meeting was an indication by the County that they would be
amenable to having an agreement with Winter Springs that includes the same
terms as the Longwood agreement, but likely would not support any variation to
the terms of the Longwood Agreement. Given that enclaves are a potential source
of conflict, the City should continue its efforts to work with Seminole County to
amend the 1987 agreement to allow for the involuntary annexation of enclaves
that are less than 10 acres.
An area of concern for the City of Winter Springs is the road capacity for State
Road 434, east of State Road 417. Winter Springs has no jurisdiction over this
segment of roadway and future development of the City's Greeneway
Interchange District (aka SeminoleWAY) will likely have difficulty meeting
transportation concurrency. It will be important for the SeminoleWAY initiative to
work with local jurisdictions and FDOT to address this obstacle. Additionally, the
City along with the other local governments within Seminole County should consider
developing acounty-wide methodology for addressing concurrency on all state
roads similar to the approach implemented by the Lake-Sumter Metropolitan
Planning Organization.
Interlocal Agreements and/or development agreements can resolve many conflicts
that may otherwise arise between the City and other local governments and should
continue to be pursued to the extent practicable.
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b. Regional
Through representation by both elected officials and City staff, Winter Springs has
become an active member in programs and committees administered through the
ECFRPC. In 2007, the Central Florida Joint Policy Framework Committee created a
regional growth compact consisting of six (b) regional growth principles. These
include:
• Preserving open space, recreational areas, farmland, water resources and
regionally significant natural areas;
• Providing a variety of transportation choices;
• Fostering distinct, attractive, and safe places to live;
• Encouraging a diverse, globally competitive economy;
• Creating a range of obtainable housing opportunities and choices; and
• Building communities with education, health care, and cultural amenities.
These principles grew out of a visioning process conducted during 2006 and 2007.
The process involved approximately 20,000 central Florida residents who were
asked to answer the question "How Shall We Grow?" through a series of
community meetings, presentations and surveys.
The product of this process, "The Central Florida Regional Growth Vision"
represents a shared vision of the preferred method for directing the growth of the
seven (7) county region that includes Winter Springs, between 2007 and 2050.
By 2050, the population of the region is expected to more than double from 3.5
million to 7.2 million residents, thus necessitating development of a guiding vision.
The Mayor of Winter Springs has been an active participant in this process and
has served on the Myregion.org Board of Directors and currently .participates in
the Congress of Regional Leaders to promote the Central Florida Regional Growth
Vision. Winter Springs will continue its involvement in development and
implementation of the Central Florida Regional Growth Vision.
In addition, the City will continue to actively participate in METROPLAN ORLANDO
and will include appropriate local road projects in METROPLAN ORLANDO'S five-
year transportation plan. As noted in the Introduction of this Element, rapid growth
in the Orlando Urban Area continues to influence growth in Winter Springs. This
growing regional impact requires that the City exercise all of its options to ensure
regional representation on policy decisions that will influence the growth of the
City.
Locally the City coordinates with the St. Johns River Water Management District
(SJRWMD) in their review of development permitting applications. This review by
the SJRWMD generally takes six (6) weeks or longer depending upon the quality
of the submittal and the proposed development's impact to wetlands. Winter
Springs relies on the SJRWMD to determine appropriate mitigation for impact to
wetlands.
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Coordination between the City and the SJRWMD on the creation and
implementation of a welifield protection ordinance still is needed. The District has
invaluable resources and technical assistance that can help ensure the success of
this necessary ordinance.
c. tat
Existing intergovernmental coordination with State agencies has been improved
significantly over the last five years as the City has added Staff with professional
expertise and commitment to intergovernmental cooperation.
The Florida Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP) has been helpful in the
review and permitting of City improvements to the City's wastewater treatment
system. The City has adopted internal policies to match the accounting system used
by FDEP for sewer allocations. tmproved coordination with the Department has
provided for special public works projects to be completed on time and in
compliance with FDEP standards.
While updating the Comprehensive Plan, the City has noted various infrastructure
needs that will require continued coordination with State agencies. The City of
Winter Springs has made substantial progress in coordination with FDOT through
the City's participation in the METROPLAN ORLANDO'S Transportation
Improvement Program process, and the City's involvement in the public hearing
process for the FDOT Improved Tentative Work Program.
It is important that the City continues its involvement in the formal procedures noted
above, as well as improving its informal working relationship with the FDOT.
Informal coordination includes Development of Regional Impact reviews and access
management coordination. A continued working relationship with the FDOT will
ensure timely consideration of needed state roadway improvements and improved
traffic circulation within the city.
Coordination with other State agencies has been acceptable and further analysis
is not required.
d. Federal
Coordination with Federal agencies has been acceptable.
2. Future Growth and Development and the Role of Intergovernmental
Coordination
In order to continue to avoid future conflicts between the City's Plari and the
regional policy plan, the City will continue to utilize the regional policy plan and
regional growth vision in evaluating the proposed growth and development when
amending the City's Comprehensive Plan. If a conflict arises, the City will
coordinate with the East Central Florida Regional Planning Council and the
Comprehensive Regional Policy Plan Advisory Committee to alleviate the conflict. In
addition, the City shall continue to participate in the preparation of the evaluation
report for the East Central Florida Comprehensive Regional Policy Plan required
pursuant to Chapter 186.51 1, Florida Statutes.
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Additionally, the City shall continue to coordinate with Local, State and Federal
agencies for grant opportunities and improvements.
3. Areas of Critical State Concern
There are no areas of critical state concern within the City's corporate boundaries.
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Table VII- 1: Intergovernmental Coordination Contacts, City of Winter Springs
Name'of Agency '., ,Address Phone City,Goordinaring_
C3ffice
LOCAL:
Seminole County 400 East Lake Mary (407) 320- Community
School Board Boulevard 0000 Development, Public
Sanford, FL 32773 Works, and Parks 8~
_ Recreation
Seminole County _
1 101 E. First Street (407) 665- Mayor, Community
Sanford, FL 32771 7219 Development, Public
Works, and Parks 8~
~ Recreation
City of Oviedo 400 Alexandria Boulevard (407) 971- Community
Oviedo, FL 32765 5555 Development and
Public Works
City of Longwood ___
175 West Warren Avenue _ ___
(407) 260- Community
Longwood, FL 32765 3440 Development and
__ _ _ _ ublic Works
P
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City of Casselberry _ ____ _ _
95 Lake Triplet Drive _ _
(407) 262- _
Community
Casselberry, FL 32707 7700 Development and
Public Works
-itEGIONAI.;
East Central Florida _
631 North Wymore Rd.
(407) 623-
Community
Regional Planning Maitland, FL 32751 1075 Development
Council
St. Johns River Water 975 Keller Road (407) 659- Public Works /
Management District Altamonte Sprin s, FL 32714 4800 Utilities ~___
LYNX 455 N. Garland Ave. (407) 841- Community
Orlando, FL 32801 2279 Development and
Public Works
METROPLAN 315 East Robinson Street (407) 4881480 Public Works
ORLANDO Orlando, FL 32801
STATE; ''
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Department of 2555 Shumard Oak Blvd. (850) 488- Community
Community Affairs 9
Tallahassee, FL 3239 8466 DeveloEment
Florida Department _
719 South Woodland (386) 943- Public Works
of Transportation - Boulevard 5475
District 5 Deland, FL 3272
0 _ __ _
Florida Department _
3319 Maguire Blvd., Suite (407) 894- Community
of Environmental 232 7555 Development and
Protection Orlando, FL 32803 Public Works
Florida Fish 8: _
Southwest Region (863) 648- Community
Wildlife Conservation- 3900 Drane Field Road 3202 Development
Commission Lakeland, FL 3281 1-1 299
Department of 400 W. Robinson Street (407) 245- City Manager
Children & Families Orlando, FL 32801 _
) 0400
Florida State Division 500 South Bronough Street (850) 245- Community
of Historical Tallahassee, FL 32399-0250 6300 Development
Resources
FED~RAL•
Army Corps of P.O. Box 4970 (904) 323- Public Works
Engineers _ Ja_cksonville,_FL 322232; 2255 ,_
Environmental Sam Nunn Atlanta Federal (404) 562- Public Works
Protection Agency Center 9900
61 Forsyth Street SW
_ Atlanta, GA 30303-8960
_ _
_ ____
Florida Department The Capitol (850)488-3022 Community
of Agriculture & Tallahassee, FL 32399-0800 Development
Consumer Services
UTIILITIES:
AOL Time Warner 85 N Keller Rd # 551 (407) 215- Finance
Telecom Maitland, FL 32751 0000
Sprint-United P.O. Box 3348 (800) 733- Finance
Tele hone-Florida Greenwood, SC 29648 9045
Beil South 501 W 9th St (407) 323- Finance
Sanford, FL 32771 4720
UTILITIES, continued:
Florida Public Utilities 450 S. Hwy. 17-92, DeBary, (386) 668- Finance
Compan~
_______ __ FL 32713
~~~ 2600 _ _
._
Florida Power Corp. P.O. Box 33199 (727) 824- Finance and
(Progress Energy) St. Petersburg, FL 33733- 6400 Community
8199 _ Develo ment
Waste Pro 2101 W State Road 434 # (407) 869- Finance and General
315 8800 Services
Longwood, FL 32779 _.~
Source: Planning Communities, LLC, January 2009.
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Table VII- 2: Inventory of Existing Interlocal Agreements (TO BE UPDATED)
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Agreement Between _: ~ .;
type of Agreement - `.
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Defeyll: of Agreement ~' Agreert~srtt
Dates
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Seminole County Sheriff's Office and Law Enforcement Mutual The Counties and Municipalities agree to assist each other in the form 2001-2005
the municipalities of Altamonte Aid Agreement of law enforcement services and resources to adequately respond to
Springs, Casselberry, Lake Mary, continuing, multi-jurisdictional law enforcement problems, so as to
Longwood, Maitland, Oviedo, protect the public peace and safety, and preserve the lives and
Sanford, and Winter Springs. property of the people.
The City of Winter Springs and Fire Protection and Rescue Provide for reciprocal firefighting/emergency medical services/civil 1988
Oviedo Services Mutual Aid defense aid and assistance I n case of disasters.
Agreement
North Orlando Fire Department and Memorandum of To minimize the loss of life and property as a result of uncontrolled 1972
Division of Forestry Understanding for Forest fire on State Road 419, North and East to Tuskawilla Road, South on
Fires Tuskawilla Lake Drive, and West to US 17-92.
The City of Winter Springs and Fire Apparatus An agreement for the City to pay the County for fleet maintenance of 1983
Seminole County Maintenance Interlocal the fire emergency vehicles and apparatus.
Agreement
Seminole County and the municipalities Interlocal Mutual Aid To provide for reciprocal mutual aid assistance between the First 1989 and
of Altamonte Springs, Casselberry, Agreement Response Group and the City. requires annual
Longwood, Winter Springs. renewal
State of Florida, Department of Statewide Mutual Aid To enhance Florida's ability to plan for, respond to, and recover from
Community Affairs and the City Agreement a future disaster.
The City of Winter Springs and Traffic Signal Maintenance The City and County have recognized that there is a need to develop March 20, 1989
Seminole County a coordinated effort for the repair of traffic signals. The City and
County agree to enter into a mutually beneficial relationship whereby
the County will maintain certain traffic signals installed by the City at
a cost basis.
Orange County, Osceola County, and Shared Use of Traffic Pre- The Counties and Municipalities agree to assist each other in obtaining Unavailable
Seminole County and the municipalities Emption Systems the quickest and safest response to calls for emergency services. It is
of Altamonte Springs, Apopka, the purpose of this agreement to outline the cirwmstances under which
Casselberry, Kissimmee, Longwood, emergency vehicles of one party may utilize the traffic preemption
Maitland, Orlando, Oviedo, St. Cloud, system on public roads within another party's jurisdiction to pre-empt
Winter S rin sand Winter Park. traffic si nalization durin an emer enc res nse.
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A~ra+-mer-l~xgiween
Type of Agreement
i}el~q~tl~:~a}Agirirment
,}~,~Sment
The City of Winter Springs and the Development of The City and County agree to collectively utilize their individual Unavailable
School Board of Seminole County Elementary School "E" powers to promote the development of Elementary School "E". They
agree that the Florida Administrative Code, Florida Statutes, and the
City's Comprehensive Plan will govern the planning and construction of
all Seminole County schools.
Seminole County and the municipalities Gas Tax The County and municipalities agree to provide for the distribution of August 1, 1986
of Altamonte Springs, Casselberry, local option gas tax proceeds according to the agreement. Proceeds
Lake Mary, Longwood, Oviedo, of the tax hereby imposed shall be divided and distributed among the
Sanford, Winter Springs County governmerrt and eligible municipalities in accordance with the
provisions of Section 336.025, Florida Statutes.
The City of Winter Springs and the Educational System Impact The City and County have agreed to adopt educational system impact Unavailable
School Board of Seminole County Fee fees which require growth to contribute its fair share of the rnst of
capital additions and improvements items under the terms of Chapter
105, Land Development Code of Seminole County.
The City of Winter Springs and the Temporary use of School The School Board is the owner in fee simple of certain unimproved real April 25, 2001
School Board of Seminole County Property for Recreation property located in Seminole County. The site was purchased for the
Purposes future ~nstruilion, operation, and maintenance of an elementary
school. The County has granted the City use temporary use of a
portion of the site for recreation playing fields in short term.
The City of Winter Springs and Utility Engineering Design The parties agree to have the common power to perform utility March 14, 1996
Seminole County engineering services within their geographical locations. It is agreed
that the City may contrail for payment of utility services performed
under the County's contrail with a private engineering firm and the
County is agreeable to providing services under the terns and
conditions of the a regiment.
Seminole County and the municipalities Joint Control of Pollutants Unavailable July 1 1, 1996
of Altamonte Springs, Casselberry,
Lake Mary, Longwood, Oviedo,
Sanford, Winter Springs and the
Florida Department of Transportation
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COMPREHENSIVE PLAN
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INTERGOVERNMENTAL
COORDINATION ELEMENT
Agreement Between Type of AgreQmerit Details of AgreQmeM ~ "
~ Agreement
Dates
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The School Board of Seminole County Standard Government .The Board will provide the City with transportation services, in turn; the May 1, 2001 to
and the City of Winter Springs Vehicle Use Agreement City will pay the Board a fee of X17.36 per hour. The fee includes the April 30, 2002
bus driver's salary, fuel, oil, and maintenance of the vehicle.
Seminole County Public Schools and Grant of Easement Seminole County Public Schools shall have the right to use the area January 16,
the City of Winter Springs sub)ect to the easement granted, including without limitation for 2001
parking areas, driveways, and landscaping, which are not inconsistent
with the use of the Easement Areas grated by the City.
City of Winter Springs and Seminole Blacc Hammock Trailhead The County has requested that the City undertake certain maintenance October 12,
County Restroom Facility and cleaning responsibility for the restroom facilities located at the 1999
Black Hammock trailhead in Winter Springs.
The City of Winter Springs and Community Development Purwant to the HUD (United States Department of Housing and Urban March 30, 2000
Seminole County Block Grant Program Development) application, the County shall undertake certain activities
to develop a viable community, including an improved quality of life,
principally for persons of low and moderate income. The City shall
provide professional construction administration services for
infrastructure improvements within Winter Springs to benefit low and
moderate income residents.
The City of Winter Springs and Fiber Optic Communication The parties have entered into an agreement for the shared use of a October 13,
Seminole County Network Fiber Optic Communication Network (FOCN), which will enhance the 2000
ability of the parties to serve the residents and citizens of Seminole
county through improved local government resources.
Seminole County and the municipalities Seminole County Unknown Unknown
of Altamonte Springs, Lake Mary, Transportation Plan
Sanford, and Winter Springs Amended Interlocal
Agreement
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INTERGOVERNMENTAL
COORDINATION ELEMENT
Agreement
Agreement Between Type of Agreement , Details of Agreement Date:
Seminole County and the City of Library System Impact Library system impact fees have been adopted which require growth October 4,
Winter Springs Fees to contribute its fair share of the cost of required collection items under 1996
the terms of Chapter 115, Land Development Code of Seminole Co.
The Cities of Winter Springs, Creation of a Community Participation in the effort to redevelop US 17-92 through the October 21,
Casseiberry, Lake Mary, Seminole Redevelopment Agency collection of tax increments. 1998
County, and the U. S. Highway 17-92 (CRA)
CRA
Seminole County and the City of Design, Construction, and The County and the City are firmly committed to the development of June 10, 1997
Winter Springs Transportation Plan Maintenance of Wall transportation improvements and enhancement of the quality of life
Project for the benefit of the residents of the County and the City.
Seminole County and the City of To Develop a Seminole The County and the City Recognize the vulnerability of their November 9,
Winter Springs County Local Mitigation communities to the impacts of disasters, and wish to participate as 1998
Strategy partners in the development of a mitigation strategy.
Seminole County and the municipalities Intergovernmental Inform adjacent cities and Seminole County of land use changes which February22,
of Altamont Springs, Casselberry, Lake Planning Coordination may affect other jurisdictions and are in proximity to the borders of 1999
Mary, Oviedo, Sanford, and Winter Agreement of 1997 other cities or the County.
Springs, and the School Board of
Seminole County
The City of Winter Springs and
Design, Construction, and
A segment of the Florida National Scenic Trail/Cross Seminole Trail is
May 13, 1999
Seminole County Maintenance of certain currently aligned through the heart of Winter Springs Town Center
sections of the Cross and does not enhance the economic development potential and
Seminole Trail within the fundamental design of the Town Center. The City has requested that
City of Winter Springs the trail be realigned to a new location more beneficial to the
Town Center communit .
Source: City of Winter Springs, January luuY.
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