Official Public Notices: Infrastructure Updates, Grant Deadlines, and Health Advisories

Committee Meetings and Legislative Notices

The City of Orlando has several official meetings scheduled for Friday, February 27, 2026. MetroPlan Orlando is convening its Technical Advisory Committee at 10:00 a.m. at their Orange Avenue headquarters. Key agenda items include an update on the Tracking the Trends data program and a presentation on the new E-Bike Education Pilot Project aimed at local teens. Additionally, the city is hosting the 5th Advisory Committee Meeting for RFP26-0046, a procurement session held in-person at City Hall. Residents are encouraged to review these sessions to stay informed on regional transportation planning and municipal contract evaluations.

Public Health Alert: Blue-Green Algae Advisories

The Florida Department of Health in Orange County maintains active health alerts for several local water bodies following recent water quality assessments. As of late February, residents are cautioned to avoid contact with Lake Killarney and Lake Gatlin due to the presence of harmful blue-green algae toxins. The following precautions are officially advised:

• Do not drink, swim, or boat in waters where a visible bloom is present.
• Keep pets away from the shoreline and prevent them from drinking lake water.
• Avoid using lake water for irrigation of lawns or gardens.

Testing remains ongoing by environmental scientists, and health officials will lift the alerts once toxin levels return to safe parameters for two consecutive weeks. Residents are reminded that these blooms can fluctuate based on temperature and recent rainfall.

Transportation Update: SR 436 Semoran Boulevard Resurfacing

The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) has confirmed that major resurfacing operations on State Road 436 (Semoran Boulevard) are now active. The project area spans from U.S. 441 to the Seminole County line. Throughout this week and into the upcoming weekend, motorists should expect lane shifts and shoulder cleanup activity as crews finalize Maintenance of Traffic (MOT) setups. In addition to pavement improvements, the project will upgrade pedestrian curb ramps to current ADA standards and install a new video-based signal detection system. Motorists are urged to exercise caution and anticipate minor delays during peak travel hours.

Community Grant Funding: CDBG and ESG Applications Open

The City of Orlando’s Housing and Community Development Department reminds local non-profit organizations that the application window for the 2026 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) and Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG) is currently open. These funds are designated for projects that support affordable housing, rapid re-housing, and homelessness prevention. To be considered for the 2026-2030 Consolidated Plan cycle, final applications must be submitted via the city’s digital portal no later than Friday, March 27, 2026, at 5:00 p.m. Mandatory pre-applications and technical guidance documents are available on the official city administrative website.