Civic Issues
Topics getting the most attention in Kissimmee public meetings, ranked by how frequently they are discussed.
5 issues in business jobs with medium priority
Kissimmee Gateway Airport expansion agreements
The commission greenlit several airport items: exploring a U.S. Customs facility with Velocity FBO Network, accepting federal grants for a new air traffic control tower, and permits for construction staging and aircraft parts storage.
Kissimmee Gateway Airport control tower funded
The commission accepted FAA grants for a new air traffic control tower at Kissimmee Gateway Airport, plus agreements tied to a future Customs facility.
Home-based business licensing and signage rules
A resident questioned why home businesses pay a $35 license plus a $55 annual charge to use their own property. Staff will research the fee and get back to her.
Downtown noise and food trucks
A downtown business owner says July 4th food trucks at the lakefront drained customers from downtown eateries while CRA taxes paid for the event. The city manager will consider changes for next year's events.
Business Tax Receipt application delays
An architect told commissioners the city's permitting process has become so expensive and slow that a $16,340 conditional-use application killed a small daycare project downtown, and a $60,000 sprinkler requirement for a 2,000-square-foot building discouraged reuse of vacant commercial space.