Civic Issues
Topics getting the most attention in Orlando public meetings, ranked by how frequently they are discussed.
4 issues in business jobs with medium priority
Downtown Accent Lighting Contract Appeal
ZIO Group, LLC is appealing the award of the downtown accent lighting design-build contract. The Council will hear the appeal and separately consider executing the contract with top-ranked firm Albu and Associates, Inc. — deciding who lights up downtown.
Event Center Design-Build
Gilbane Building Company is authorized to build the new event center under a contract not to exceed $61 million.
2028 Olympic Qualifier Series in Orlando
Orlando was named one of four global hosts for the June 2028 Olympic Qualifier Series at Camping World Stadium, with six qualifying sports. It's a major tourism and prestige win two years in the making.
Small and Local Business Enterprise Preference Program
The program would give small and local businesses an edge in competing for city contracts, but both the policy and its ordinance were deferred to April 20 so council members can review them further.