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Referendum will settle city buy-out
By Gary Roberts | August 19, 2010
OVIEDO - In next Tuesday's primary election, Oviedo residents also will decide whether the city should purchase the assets of Alafaya Utilities, which supplies wastewater and reclaimed water to the city.
The public referendum will ask voters to issue up to $36 million in revenue bonds to acquire and improve these water systems. A majority vote is required for passage.
In April, the Oviedo City Council voted unanimously to place this issue on the ballot, unified in their belief that the proposed purchase is good for the city and good for its residents.
"The acquisition of Alafaya Utilities is a complete win-win for the city of Oviedo," Mayor Dominic Persampiere said. "It would allow the city to combine its water system with the wastewater and reclaimed water systems, making one complete system. The benefits just go on and on and on."
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Source: www.seminolechronicle.com
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OHS football field gets a makeover
By Amy KD Tobik | August 19, 2010
Heads up - incoming! In just a few weeks, thousands of numbered plastic balls will fall from the sky and land on the newly-installed artificial turf at Oviedo High School.
And one of those balls, dropped from a helicopter, will be worth $5,000 to one lucky ticket-holder.
In an effort to raise money toward paying off the costs of the new artificial turf football field, the OHS Band is hosting a Hole-in-One Family Fun Festival, one of several fundraisers to be held by a variety of school groups this year.
While the field was resodded only last year, it fell into rapid disrepair because of a combination of watering restrictions and high usage by both the high school and the community. It was estimated that OHS spent about $50,000 a year for field upkeep, including fertilizer, water, cutting and maintenance. The artificial turf should last 12 to 15 years.
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Source: www.seminolechronicle.com
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Gearing up for the gridiron with a look at local squads
By Gary Roberts | August 19, 2010
The buzz has been growing since last December. We got a taste in the spring, but now it's upon us again. And Friday nights won't be the same.
High School football is just a week away from kicking off and there's plenty of excitement surrounding our three local teams. In fact, the national media has taken interest and may even broadcast a game between two of our local teams.
Last year, Oviedo and Winter Springs advanced to the state playoffs and both return plenty of experience and talent for another postseason run. And for the first time in the program's young history, the Hagerty Huskies look to have a shot at the postseason after building its most talented roster to date.
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Source: www.seminolechronicle.com
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Deputy mayor steps up to finish Andrews’ term
By Michelle Yoffee | August 04, 2010
OVIEDO - Standing in the front of the room with his family looking on, Dominic Persampiere became Oviedo's Mayor on Monday.
Persampiere, 46, put his hand on a Bible being held by his teary-eyed 89-year-old grandmother and made it official. Also at his side were his wife, Debbie, daughters Amanda and Krysta, his mother, Toni Solomito, and his father and stepmother, Tony and Mary Persampiere.
As per the city's Charter, or constitution, Persampiere will complete the term of resigned Mayor Mary Lou Andrews, which expires in 2011. Currently, the mayor's term is two years.
Before Monday's swearing-in, Persampiere was deputy mayor. On Monday, the City Council elected Councilman Steve Henken to fill his spot.
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Source: www.seminolechronicle.com
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Red Light Cameras get final go-ahead
By Gary Roberts | March 10, 2010
OVIEDO - Oviedo has approved the installation of red light cameras, joining the growing ranks of Florida cities to use cameras to catch red light runners, but the city will proceed with caution in implementing the system. By a vote of 4-1, the City Council last week passed an ordinance allowing for unmanned camera systems to monitor drivers at selected intersections. Council members reiterated that the program is intended to enhance motor vehicle safety, specifically in terms of reducing the number of red light violators. However, some members expressed concern about potential litigation challenging the ordinance, public perception of the measure, as well as the criteria used for enforcement.City Councilman Steve Schenck, in opposing the ordinance, said the city should wait until the state decides if it wants the power to regulate the camera programs and assume legal liability. .
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Source: www.seminolechronicle.com
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Oviedo Selected in Top 100 Places to Live (2009)
Relocate America | 2009
Located in the heart of Central Florida just 10 minutes from Orlando, Oviedo is surrounded by lush, sub-tropical hammocks with dense trees, fresh water lakes and ponds. Oviedo has it all when it comes to location. Situated in eastern Seminole County, Oviedo is centrally located and minutes from downtown Orlando, major highways and interstates, the Orlando and Sanford International Airports, colleges and universities, beaches and a plethora of attractions, including the Kennedy Space Center, Disney World, Sea World, Universal Studios and the new Medical City at Lake Nona.
In addition to Oviedo¹s easy access to the employment, shopping and entertainment opportunities within the Central Florida region, the residents here enjoy a small town flavor with an exceptional educational system and numerous recreational amenities. The preservation of these attributes and the creation of new economic opportunities will enhance Oviedo's success.
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Source: www.relocateamerica.com
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"Shop Oviedo" is the Economic Development
Committee's pilot program to give local
businesses and residents an economic stimulus
OVIEDO - The City of Oviedo is seeking the services of a qualified firm or individual
to provide a web based "consumer loyalty/discount" program. This pilot program's
goal is to encourage the citizens of the City of Oviedo to utilize city businesses
versus going outside the city for their shopping, dining, service and entertainment needs. OviedoBiz.com was recommended by the EDC to participate in this new venture at it's last meeting which took place at City Hall on March 6th, 2009. . Additional presentationsmust be made to finalize the selection process with the City Council.
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Shop Oviedo Meeting
03-06-2009 |
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Shop Oviedo Update
05-18-2009 |
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Click the download link to listen to the "Shop Oviedo"
audio recording from the meeting at City Hall held 03-06-09 |
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Download File
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