Florida Record
Seminole County
LC

Lee Constantine

Commissioner District 32024-11-19 to 2028-11-21 (Legistar OfficeRecords BCC; Fla. Stat. 100.041(2)(a) second Tuesday after general election)

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At a glance

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Term ending Nov 21, 2028.

Voice

Meetings spoken in
16
Total speaking time
2:41:56
Avg per meeting
10:07
Segments
1594

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Top issues during term (20)

high↑Oct 2026[40]

Jain Society special exception denial

No direct county cost; the Society spent roughly $75,000 on design/landscaping improvements that did not change the outcome.

high↓Oct 2026[39]

Rural Boundary removal for 67 acres

Development here could trigger utility extensions and service costs; the county currently has no infrastructure on site.

high↑Jan 2026[24]

LYNX Transit Funding Formula Dispute

The county commits $11,745,651 to LYNX service for FY 2026/27.

medium↑Sep 2026[23]

Accessory dwelling unit conversion on Power Road

$925,389 in federal homeless-housing grant funds plus state library operating aid, with no local match noted.

high↑Jul 2026[22]

Habitual landlord cited again over unsafe rental

Potential demolition or abatement costs could fall on the property owner, with emergency repair costs recoverable by the county.

high→Jan 2026[21]

Wekiva basin flood mapping and watershed plan

The county spent $4.3 million restoring this river and may face future restoration costs; the respondent was fined $1,000 and faces $500/day if permits aren't secured in 90 days.

medium↑Mar 2026[18]

Residential setback variances across Seminole County

The sign company says moving the sign would cost $30,000-$35,000; the applicant can appeal to the County Commission.

high↑Mar 2026[18]

Animal Services Ordinance Package Advancement

Owners of flagged dogs would face $50,000 insurance requirements and higher registration fees; county enforcement costs rise modestly.

high↑Feb 2026[18]

Unsecured swimming pools

Fines of $250 per day accrue if the owners don't fix their pools within the deadlines.

high↑Jul 2026[17]

Absconded owners leave unsafe Sipes Avenue house to deteriorate

Fines of $250 to $500 per day could pile up fast, and the county can lien demolition costs against the properties.

medium↑Jan 2026[17]

Palmetto Pointe right-of-way vacate and drainage concerns

The applicant may need to add a gutter and downspout to satisfy engineering at permit time.

medium↑May 2026[17]

LifePoint Christian Church Expansion

No direct county cost; the church bears design and construction costs.

critical↓Jul 2026[17]

Amendment 3 and County Fiscal Exposure

An estimated $119 million revenue hit to property-tax-supported funds, with a $41 million cut to the sheriff's office alone.

medium↑Mar 2026[16]

Unpermitted construction enforcement

Owners may face permit fees, correction costs, and fines.

high↑Feb 2026[15]

Public Safety Five-Year Capital Improvement Plan

$1.9 million in federal grant money plus $1 million in carried-forward county funds.

high↑Jan 2026[15]

Sewer and Water Infrastructure Investments

Roughly $40 million per year on average, up from about $29 million in recent years — a cost that will ultimately pressure utility rates.

medium↓Sep 2026[13]

Tatra Townhomes Rezone (Z2025-016)

medium↓Apr 2026[13]

Residential accessory structure and fence variances

None to county taxpayers; the denied garage would have carried solar panels the owner said would offset his energy costs.

critical↓Apr 2026[13]

FY 2026-27 Millage Rates and Budget Adoption

Rates held flat but 4.01% above rollback means higher tax bills for many property owners.

medium↑Jun 2026[12]

Seminal Moments efficiency dashboard

$6.5M realized savings to date; potential $6.4M revenue from surplus/repurposed property concepts.

Decisions during term (505)

Recorded while Constantine was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.

approved5-0Oct 27, 2026

Operation Green Light proclamation

approved5-0Oct 27, 2026

Artists of the Year proclamation

approved5-0Oct 27, 2026

County investment advisor report and recommendations

approved5-0Oct 27, 2026

Consent agenda (Items 5-6 and 6a-15)

approved5-0Oct 27, 2026

Building Code Board of Appeals at-large appointment

approved5-0Oct 27, 2026

Approval of the proposal to name the County-owned property located at 1096 Merritt St., Altamonte Springs, “Rosenwald Legacy Park”. District4 - Lockhart (Tricia Johnson, Deputy County Manager)

approved5-0Oct 27, 2026

Approve and authorize the Chairman to execute the First Amendment to Interlocal Agreement between Citrus, Hernando, Lake, Marion, Sumter (Medical Examiner District 5), and Seminole Counties (Medical Examiner District 24) for cost share of…

approved5-0Oct 27, 2026

Award IFB-5262-26/LTT Refuse Trailer Refurbishment & Repair to Kingpin Specialists, LLC, North Port, FL; Ten-8 Fire & Safety, LLC dba Ten 8 Industrial, Bradenton, FL; and VMP Enterprises Inc., Miramar, FL for an estimated annual amount of…

approved5-0Oct 27, 2026

Approve and authorize the Chairman to sign the Supplemental Agreement No.02 to the Joint Participation Agreement between the State of Florida, Department of Transportation and Seminole County for NPDES Permit FLS000038, the accompanying…

approved5-0Oct 27, 2026

Approve and authorize the Chairman to execute a Resolution implementing Budget Amendment Request (BAR) #26-049 in various Countywide Funds in the net amount of $720,910.62 to facilitate the Fiscal Year 2025/26 year-end close-out process.…

approved5-0Oct 27, 2026

Approve and authorize the Chairman to execute a Resolution implementing Budget Amendment Request (BAR) #27-002 in various Countywide funds to transfer $107,436 from reserves for additional Accela licenses. Countywide (Timothy Jecks, Budget…

approved5-0Oct 27, 2026

Approve and authorize the Chairman to execute the Fiscal Year 2026/27 Service Funding Agreement in the amount of $11,745,651 by and between Seminole County, Florida, and Central Florida Regional Transportation Authority (LYNX). Countywide…

approved5-0Oct 27, 2026

Approve and authorize the Chairman to execute a Resolution adopting the Facilities Plan (CWSRF-SAHM) for Greenwood Lakes Water Reclamation Facility Improvements as required by the Florida Department of Environmental Protection in support…

approvedOct 26, 2026

220 W. Cottesmore Circle — rear yard setback variance (BV2026-072)

approvedOct 26, 2026

5229 N. Woodcrest Drive — accessory structure setback variance (BV2026-076)

tabledOct 26, 2026

2858 Buccaneer Drive — boat ramp setback variance (2026-078)

approvedOct 26, 2026

1187 Black Walnut Court — cabana and pool setback variances (BV2026-081)

approvedOct 26, 2026

1826 Carillon Park Drive — addition setback variance (BV2026-074)

approvedOct 26, 2026

504 Power Road — accessory dwelling unit variance (BV2026-075)

approvedOct 26, 2026

308 Golfview Avenue — oversized detached garage variance (BV2026-077)