Public Works Emergency After Hours Phone Numbers - After 3 p.m.

Operations: 407-722-4706 (Trees, Streets, Sidewalks, Stormwater)

Utilities: 407-256-5026 (Potable Water, Reclaim, Sewer)

Registration cards are available at the City Clerk's office located on the first floor of City Hall.  After filling the cards out, they are to be mailed to the Supervisor of Elections office at:
1500 E Airport Boulevard
Sanford, FL 32773

You can also visit the Supervisor's office at the same address. For additional information regarding voter registration, call 407-585-8683, or visit the Supervisor of Elections website.

City Council meetings are held the first and third Monday of each month, beginning at 6:30 p.m. The meetings are held in the City Council Chambers, located on the first floor of City Hall, 400 Alexandria Boulevard. For more information about these meetings, you may contact the City Clerk’s office at 407-971-5500.

The Building Department, located on the first floor of the Annex Building, 320 Alexandria Boulevard, is responsible for issuing building permits. For more information you can call 407-971-5755.

The City of Oviedo does not maintain street lights or electricity service within the City. Depending on the location of the street light within the City limits, there are two different companies that handle street lights (and consequently all power related utilities). A simple way to determine which company to call is as follows:

• If you are east of the C.R. 419 Econlockhatchee River Bridge (The Sanctuary, Riverside, Partin Elementary, Lawton Chiles Middle School, Live Oak Reserve...), contact Florida Power and Light at 800-226-3545.
• If you are west of the C.R.419 Econlockhatchee River Bridge (the majority of the City of Oviedo with the exception of the above locations), contact Duke Energy at 407-629-1010.

Still Unsure?

If you are unsure on which company to call, either company can direct you to the appropriate authority if they are not responsible for the street light. If all else fails, feel free to call the City of Oviedo Public Works Department at 407-971-5668 for assistance. Hours of operation are Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

As an explorer you will learn discipline, self respect, principles of law enforcement, and community involvement. An explorer will also earn community service hours for school credit for participating.

Oviedo Police Explorers learn various aspects of police work. They build on the above principles to gain and understanding of team work and accomplishment.

Explorers learn about building searches, traffic control, traffic stops, and much more.  As a member of the program you will assist law enforcement with events like Great Day in the Country and Taste of Oviedo. Explorers may ride with an Oviedo Police Officer and attend explorer related camps and team building functions.

The Post is comprised of both male and females between the ages of 14 to 18 years of age. Each member must have completed the 8th grade before they are accepted into the program.

Please visit Apply For, Disconnect, or Change Utility Services to start a new account, end or suspend an existing account, or pay a City of Oviedo utility bill.

Yes, a permit must be obtained to remove any canopy tree within the City of Oviedo. Trees such as palms, fruit, or understory varieties (i.e. Crape Myrtle) do not require a permit for removal. To request a permit, please email Chris Wenner cwenner@cityofoviedo.net

No, however, the tree must be pruned to allow safe passage of vehicles and pedestrians, as well as to maintain a safe line of sight. The following clearances must be maintained:

• 14’ 6” over roadways
• 8’ 6” over sidewalks
• 3’ or less for shrubs

Any plantings in the public right-of-way may be trimmed by the City to ensure public safety.

Mosquito control within the City of Oviedo is provided by Seminole County. Submit a mosquito service request online or call 407-665-5542. 

For mosquito related frequently asked questions, please visit Seminole County's Mosquito information page.

Please visit Water Conservation/Restrictions for detailed information.

Please visit cityofoviedo.net/fixit and utilize the City's Fix-It Form. This form sends your report directly to the City staff who can help. 

You may also access this form by visiting the City website home page, selecting the "Services" tab (at the top), then selecting "Report a Concern."

The Engineering Standards Manual provides minimum standards for the design and construction of improvements to be dedicated to the City of Oviedo. Please contact the Engineering Division at 407-971-5681 to obtain a copy.

The City of Oviedo does not provide survey or wetland data for private property. This information should be obtained from a qualified survey and environmental professionals.

Please contact your electric service provider and provide the exact location of the street light, and an address and pole number if available.

The City requires that a completed application for employment be submitted in order to be considered for a position. You may include a resume with your application; however, a resume alone will not be accepted.

Yes, however, you will not be required to complete the entire application as the personal information, certifications and education information are saved from the first application you submitted.

All applications for employment must be received or postmarked by the advertised closing date, no exceptions. The City of Oviedo reserves the right to fill a vacancy prior to the published closing date.

For positions which state “valid driver license” required, “valid” is defined as an issued license which is not expired nor has, within the past three (3) years, been denied, restricted, revoked, or suspended. Further, a conviction within the last three (3) years for driving while intoxicated, under the influence of narcotics, and/or any serious violation, to include, but not limited to, reckless driving, endangering the lives of others, or racing, are grounds for disqualification in compliance with the requirements of the City’s insurer. Suspensions for non-moving violations will be considered on a case-by-case basis. Driver license checks will be conducted for verification of status.

Some positions may require a job-related test be administered as part of the selection process.

Your signature on the employment application authorizes the City of Oviedo to request criminal conviction records from State and Federal agencies, and employment and educational information/verification from your existing/previous employers and educational institutions, and credit history check (where applicable). The City requires that you disclose whether you have ever been convicted, pled guilty, pled nolo contendere to any criminal offense. If you have ever been convicted, pled guilty or pled nolo contendere to any criminal offense, you will need to attach a separate sheet giving offense, date, county, state and disposition for each offense. If applying online, fax criminal history information to 407-971-5802, attention Human Resources, or email us your criminal history information. By placing your signature on the application and not submitting a separate sheet explaining the criminal history, you are stating that you have never been convicted, pled guilty or pled nolo contendere to any criminal offense. A criminal record does not constitute an automatic bar to employment and will be considered only as it relates to the job in question.

Answer all questions on the application, giving complete answers to all questions. It is important that you include your salary history as well as the month and date in your employment history. Failure to do so may cause disqualification of your application. Please provide information on all positions held for the last fifteen (15) years (where applicable). The City of Oviedo reserves the right to conduct a background search at any time to verify all answers on the application; falsification of any item is cause for disqualification of application and/or termination. If you wish to submit a resume with your application, please list all information in the “Employment Experience” section of the application. Under the “Work Performed” section, you may insert the words “see resume.” Finally, it is your responsibility to clearly indicate on the application or resume if you possess any of the special requirements listed in the job announcement and to present copies of special certificates of licenses at the time of application.

Applications are not normally forwarded to the hiring department/division prior to the closing date. An exception to this would be if the posting contains the statement “Position is open until filled” or in an unusual or emergency situation. After the position has closed, the Human Resources Department will screen the applications to determine if they meet the minimum qualifications as posted for the position. The most qualified applications will be forwarded to the hiring department. The hiring department will contact the selected applicants for interview and make the selection decision. The Human Resources Department will notify all applicants not selected for the position by mail or email at the end of the hiring process. This may take several weeks, so please be patient. If you claim a disability under the Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA) and need an accommodation for the interview, please advise a member of the Human Resources Department staff at 407-971-5525.

Information on Unemployment Compensation can be found at online. You may complete your claim online or by visiting:
Workforce Central Florida
5166 E Colonial Drive
Orlando, FL 32803
Phone: 407-531-1227, ext. 4400
Open Monday to Thursday, 8 a.m. to 6 p.m., and Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Applications/resumes, and additional support documents may be submitted prior to 5 p.m. on the closing date of the vacancy and are accepted at: 

City Hall

Human Resources

400 Alexandria Boulevard

Oviedo, FL 32765

Human Resources is open between the hours of 8 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, except on observed holidays.

Applications are accepted only when there is a position vacancy and an announcement is posted.

The State of Florida Agency for Workforce Innovation has a list of available positions within the State. View a list of vacancies.

Applicants selected to fill a vacancy will be subject to a drug screen as a condition of employment. Some positions may require that the applicant submit to a physical examination and / or fitness evaluation.

Yes. A permit must be obtained to remove any canopy tree within Oviedo City limits. Trees such as palms, fruit, or the understory varieties (i.e. Crape Myrtle) do not require a permit for removal. To request a permit, please contact Chris Wenner, Special Contracts Inspector.

No. However, the tree must be pruned to allow safe passage of vehicles and pedestrians, as well as to maintain a safe line of sight. Clearances that must be maintained are:

• 3 feet or less for shrubs
• 8 feet 6 inches over sidewalks
• 14 feet 6 inches over roadways

Please be aware that any plantings in the public right-of-way may be trimmed by City maintenance personnel or contract personnel. The City only trims trees for clearance and line-of-sight issues, in accordance with the Florida Department of Transportation Maintenance Rating Program Standards, not for aesthetics. Always call 811 prior to digging.

Registration cards are available at the City Clerk's office located on the first floor of City Hall.  After filling the cards out, they are to be mailed to the Supervisor of Elections office at 1500 E. Airport Boulevard, Sanford, FL 32773.

You can also visit the Supervisor of Election's office at the same address. 

For additional information regarding voter registration, call 407-585-8683, or visit the Supervisor of Elections website.

City Council meetings are held the first and third Monday of each month, beginning at 6:30 p.m. The meetings are held in the City Council Chambers, located on the first floor of City Hall, 400 Alexandria Boulevard in Oviedo.  

For more information about these meetings, you may contact the City Clerk’s office at 407-971-5500.

You may request the Address Application Form by visiting the GIS Division office located on the second floor of City Hall (400 Alexandria Boulevard).You may also call their office at 407-971-5510. The GIS Division is responsible for addressing property and has information regarding ownership of property within the City of Oviedo. 

For property outside the City limits, you may contact the Seminole County Property Appraiser's office at 407-665-7506.

The Building Department, located on the first floor of the Annex Building, 320 Alexandria Boulevard, is responsible for issuing building permits. For more information you can call 407-971-5755.

The City of Oviedo does not maintain street lights or electricity service within the City. Depending on the location of the street light within the City limits, there are two different companies that handle street lights (and consequently all power related utilities). A simple way to determine which company to call is as follows:

• If you are east of the C.R. 419 Econlockhatchee River Bridge (The Sanctuary, Riverside, Partin Elementary, Lawton Chiles Middle School, Live Oak Reserve...), contact Florida Power and Light at 800-226-3545.
• If you are west of the C.R.419 Econlockhatchee River Bridge (the majority of the City of Oviedo with the exception of the above locations), contact Duke Energy at 407-629-1010.

Still Unsure?

If you are unsure on which company to call, either company can direct you to the appropriate authority if they are not responsible for the street light. If all else fails, feel free to call the City of Oviedo Public Works Department at 407-971-5668 for assistance. Hours of operation are Monday through Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

To report a problem or to schedule collection of bulk items, contact Waste Pro of Florida, Inc. at 407-774-0800.

You may contact the Customer Service Department directly at 407-971-5535.

Filing for homestead exemptions is done through the Seminole County Property Appraiser's Office. The Seminole County Property Appraiser's Office is located at 1101 E. 1st Street in Sanford.  You may contact them by calling 407-665-7506.

Office Hours
Monday to Friday
8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

You may obtain a Florida driver’s license at the Division of Motor Vehicles Office located at 104 Wilshire Boulevard in Casselberry.  You may contact them by calling Phone: 407-665-1000.

The Seminole County Tax Collector has an office in Lake Mary at 845 Primera Boulevard. The hours of operation for the facility in Lake Mary are 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, and 9:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday and Thursday. For answers to your questions, please call 407-665-1000.

The Oviedo - Winter Springs Regional Chamber of Commerce is located at 376 N. Central Avenue in Oviedo.

Mailing Address
P. O. Box 621236
Oviedo, FL  32762

Phone: 407-365-6500

The Post Office is located at 83 Geneva Drive in Oviedo.  You may contact them by calling 407-971-6213.

Hours of Operation
Monday through Friday
9:00 a.m. through 5:00 p.m.

Saturday
10 a.m. through 12:00 p.m.

Tangible: The tax form for this items can be found at the Seminole County Property Appraiser's Office located at 1101 E. 1st Street in Sanford.  You may contact them at 407-665-7506.

Office Hours
Monday to Friday
8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

The Recreation and Parks Department is responsible for taking reservations for all City parks and buildings. Please fill out this form to submit your request. ONLINE FACILITY BOOKING INQUIRY

The City of Oviedo does not provide cemetery spaces. 

A lift station is a pumping station whose main purpose is to lift wastewater from one level to a higher level, either to pass over some obstruction, or to accommodate changes in elevation in route to either another lift station, or to a wastewater treatment facility. If you see the red light flashing and/or hear the siren, you should immediately call the Utility Department at 407-971-5692 between 8 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. After 3:30 p.m., nights and weekends call 407-971-5675.

If you see a manhole overflowing between 8 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. you may call 407-971-5692, after 3:30 p.m., nights and weekends call 407-971-5675.

Between 7 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. you may call 407-971-5692, after 3:30 p.m., nights and weekends call 407-971-5675.

Typically, when a house is built, a shut off valve is installed at the closest hose bib to the water meter. If you cannot locate the shut off valve, or it does not turn off, please call the Utility Division. Between 7 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. you may call 407-971-5692, after 3:30 p.m., nights and weekends call 407-971-5675.

To establish or terminate service you will need to visit:

Utility Billing Division
Finance Department
320 Alexandria Boulevard
First Floor
Phone: 407-971-5535

If you feel that there is a discrepancy with the consumption charges on your water bill, you will need to contact the Utility Billing Division of the Finance Department at 407-971-5535.

If your pressure appears to be lower than normal and/or you have water quality concerns, please call 407-971-5692 during normal business hours, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Mechanical backflow preventers have internal seals, springs, and moving parts that are subject to fouling, wear, and fatigue, which can lead to failure. Therefore, all backflow preventers must be tested with properly calibrated gauges and equipment at least once annually to ensure that they are functioning properly.

Additional information concerning Cross Connection Control can be obtained from your local Cross Connection department by calling 407-971-5693 or Email Randy Robertson. You may also mail questions to:

City of Oviedo
Attn: Cross Connection Control
400 Alexandria Boulevard
Oviedo, FL 32765

Aquifers can be thought of as vast underground porous rocks that hold water and allow water to move through the holes in the rock. Aquifers can be composed of different types of earthen materials such as sand, shell, and limestone. Fresh and salt water fill the various sized holes in the rock. Freshwater generally fills the uppermost part of aquifers while salt water is present at greater depths.

In some areas, water in an aquifer is confined or overlain by a thick layer of clay followed by sandy soil extending up to the land’s surface. Where water in an aquifer is confined, the water is under pressure. This pressure allows water to rise in a well above the top of the aquifer and, in some places, above the land’s surface without a pump which results in an artesian well

City staff has implemented a new Recreation Membership which is available to the citizens on an individual basis. While a membership fee will not be required to register for activities or daily use of facilities, individuals who pay the Membership Fee will be granted a discounted rate, or benefit for activities, daily fees, passes, as well as rental fees.

Membership Cost

City Residents: $30 per individual annually

Non-Residents: $60 per individual annually

Oviedo residency only includes those streets that are within the city limits of Oviedo. Homeowners at these addresses pay taxes to the City of Oviedo, which help fund the Recreation and Parks Department. There are many Oviedo addresses that are labeled as Oviedo by the postal service, but are technically unincorporated Seminole County. Homeowners at these addresses do not pay taxes to the City of Oviedo, therefore, an additional non resident fee is assessed to cover the cost of programs, facilities, etc. 

Facility Admissions

Recreation and Parks does not provide refunds or rainchecks for inclement weather.

Program Registrations

• The City of Oviedo allows a 48 hour grace period for any cancellation of registration for a program. All requests must be submitted in writing and within 48 hours of registration in order to receive a full refund.
• For any changes after the initial 48 hours and before the program begins there are two options:
  1. Refunds in the form of a check are subject to a 25% administrative fee (fee will max at $50). Refunds for summer camps are subject to a 50% administrative fee. 
  2. There are no refunds after the program has begun.

Refund requests made within 48 hours of payment will be given a full refund.  Refund requests made after 48 hours from payment, and no later than the Thursday before the registered session, will be charged a 50% administrative fee. Weekly camp transfers are based on availability if applicable. All changes or refunds MUST be requested in writing BEFORE change or refund can be issued.

• For Riverside Park (indoor or outdoor) call 407-971-5575
• For any outdoor park or pavilion call 407-971-5568
• For additional information about our parks or facilities, visit the Facility Rentals page.

The following parks have outdoor courts with lights available for evening use:

• Boston Hill - Basketball Courts
• Oviedo Gym - Basketball Courts
• Round Lake - Tennis Courts
• Sweetwater - Tennis Courts
• Riverside - Tennis Courts

All lights are on timers, they come on at dusk and will turn off at 10 p.m.

• Aquatics Rain-Out Hotline: 407-971-5587 (includes Barracudas, Training Cudas and Swim Lessons)
• Athletics Rain-Out Hotline: 407-971-5586 (includes Adult and Youth Flag Football, Archery and Adult Softball)
• Babe Ruth Rain-Out Hotline: 407-977-7221 (includes Babe Ruth Baseball and Softball)

No. We are a novice team. The children learn about the basics of competitive swimming. We focus on stroke fundamentals and endurance.

We offer Swim Lessons for children including a Pre-Cuda swim lesson. When you complete the try-out, please ask the instructor which Level your child would be placed in. Flyers are located at both Riverside Park and the Gym and Aquatic Facility.

A towel, goggles and something to drink (water or sports drink). We highly recommend goggles as the water is sometimes hard on the swimmers’ eyes with the amount of time they spend in the water.

Practice will only be cancelled if there is thunder/lightning or heavy rain. We will not decide to cancel practice until 15 minutes prior unless the weather is extremely bad, we will cancel sooner. Please call the rainout line at 407-971-5587 for information on practice.

• First aid kit and adequate supply of prescription medicines for extended stay
• Blankets and/or sleeping bags
• Baby food, diapers, and formula
• Warm protective clothing
• Cards, games, and books
• Identification and valuable papers
• Toiletries
• Snacks
• Battery operated radio, flashlight
• Extra batteries
• Cash or travelers checks
• If you have a living will or do not resuscitate order (DNR), bring them with you
• No alcohol, firearms, or pets (unless they are guide/help animals)

Pets are not allowed in public shelters unless they are service animals.  If you have to leave your pets, make sure they have plenty of food and water.  The American Automobile Association (AAA) has a "pet-friendly" hotel/motel guide that is available to AAA members.

Call Visit Orlando at 407-363-5872 for availability, or look online or in the Yellow Pages.

• Can opener, matches, canned or packaged foods, powdered milk, beverages (two week non-perishable food supply)
• Extra prescription medicine, first aid kit, baby food, diapers, formula, and portable cooler
• Water for drinking purposes (two quarts per person per day)
• Fill the bathtub and/or a clean garbage can with water for sanitary purposes
• Toiletries, eating utensils, fire extinguisher, battery operated radio and flashlights, extra batteries
• Three-quarter inch plywood to board up windows
• Lanterns and fuel, bleach (without lemon or other additives), water purification tablets (purchase at local pharmacy), mosquito repellent
• Tools, including hammer and nails, 100 feet of rope and duct tape
• Tarp, canvas or plastic, and mosquito netting
• Sleeping bags and blankets

1. Know the elevation of your home and surrounding area.  If you live in a flood prone area, make sure you have adequate flood insurance, which is separate from normal homeowner insurance.
2. Evacuate if so advised. Leave the area if authorities tell you severe flooding threatens the area.
3. Do not drive your vehicle into water of unknown depth.
4. Do not let children play in floodwaters.  They area often contaminated and may contain hazards such as open drains, sharp objects, even snakes.
5. After a flood, boil drinking water or use bottled water until advised otherwise by officials.

A Hurricane Watch is issued whenever a hurricane becomes a threat to the area, and the arrival of tropical storm force winds is expected within 36 to 72 hours (39 MPH or higher).  Listen for further advisories and be prepared to act promptly if a warning or evacuation order is given.

A Hurricane Warning is issued when tropical storm force winds are expected within 24 to 36 hours. Precautionary actions should begin immediately.  Evacuation orders will be issued for residents in manufactured homes and special needs residents.

• Board up windows or protect them with storm shutters or hurricane lamination.  Windows are broken mainly from flying debris.
• Secure outside objects that might become airborne such as garbage cans, garden tools, toys, signs, porch furniture, and other items that can become deadly missiles in hurricane winds.
• Moore your boat securely before the storm arrives or move it to a designated safe area early.
• Keep your car fueled should evacuation become necessary.
• Check battery-powered equipment and have plenty of spare batteries.
• Above all, keep tuned to local news media for the latest storm news and shelter openings.

Only when instructed by local emergency management officials through local media sources.

The Seminole County Office of Emergency Management recommends that mobile home residents and students in portable classrooms evacuate during a tornado watch.

A Tornado Watch is given when weather conditions are favorable for the formation of tornadoes, i.e., during severe thunder storms. During a Tornado Watch, keep an eye on the weather and be prepared to take shelter immediately if conditions worsen.

A Tornado Warning is given when a tornado funnel is sighted or indicated by radar. You should take shelter immediately. Because tornadoes can form and move quickly, there may not be time for a warning, so it is important to stay alert during severe storms.

• If your area is under a tornado warning, seek shelter immediately and monitor this weather situation.
• Avoid windows. Flying glass can injure or kill. Don't open windows. Allowing strong winds in can do damage or cause injury.
• The safest place in the home is the interior part of the basement. Where there is no basement, go to an inside room on the lowest floor, like a closet, hallway, or bathroom with no windows. For added protection, get under something strong. Above all, protect your head.
• Do not stay in a mobile home during a tornado. Even homes with a secure tie-down system cannot withstand the force of tornado winds.
• If on the road, get out of the vehicle. Do not try to outrun a tornado in your vehicle. Seek shelter in a ditch or ravine. Lie flat and put your arms over your head. Do not get under a vehicle.
• If caught outside, get in a ditch, gully, or low spot on the ground. Protect your head and body. Do not get under trees or a vehicle.

The Seminole County Office of Emergency Management endorses the use of weather alert radios as the primary means to notify the public about severe weather.

Weather alert radios can alert you 24 hours a day in your home, school, or office, about severe weather conditions or other threats to public safety, specifically in the middle of the night when you are not monitoring TV or radio.

Weather alert radios vary in cost (with basic, hand-crank models beginning around $15) and are available at most retail electronic stores.

A special assessment is a charge placed on a property because that property receives a special benefit from the services or facilities that are funded by the special assessment.  A street light special benefit is based on the provision that street lights specially benefit all of the improved parcels, whether residential or commercial, by protecting and enhancing their value, use and enjoyment.  The provision of street lights provides better identification and recognition and can enhance safety and access to property.  A special assessment is not a tax and is not based on the value of your property.

The streetlights are owned by either Duke Energy Corporation, Florida Power and Light, Orlando Utility Commission and The City of Oviedo.

Each parcel being assessed must receive a special benefit that equals or exceeds the amount of the special assessment actually imposed on the parcel. All developed parcels within the City benefit from street lighting services. Parcel apportionment is accomplished through the development of a base billing unit, called an Equivalent Benefit Unit (EBU).

One (1) EBU equals one (1) Single Family Residence, multifamily 10 units or 0.26 acres for General Service Parcels.

The proposed Non-Commercial assessment per residential unit is $78.13 per year.

General Service Parcels which include commercial and multi-family parcels with more than 10 units will be charged per 0.26 acres of property, or one Equivalent Benefit Unit(EBU), with a cap of 50 EBU’s

Assessments will be initiated in the fall of 2018 and will appear as a line item on your property tax bill. If you make monthly mortgage payments, it is likely that this amount will be escrowed by your mortgage and your monthly mortgage payment will include this assessment.

Street light services are currently paid by a gas tax revenue called the Local Option Gas Tax (LOGT) and the City’s general fund.  As automobiles continue to become more efficient and in some cases 100% electric, the LOGT fund will decline to the point where it could only cover construction costs for required transportation projects (i.e., new roadways, turn lanes, traffic signals, sidewalks, etc.). 

Additionally, LOGT funds are allocated to municipalities based on the proportional share of transportation expenditures made by each municipality.  Street light expenditures are an allowable expense from LOGT funds, but reduce the City’s ability to maintain and construct new roadways. By utilizing the street light assessment funding source, the ongoing costs of street lights can be covered and, at the same time, the City’s LOGT and general fund can be maximized.

The majority of municipalities fund their street lighting cost from their General Fund, Local Option Gas Tax (LOGT), or through special assessments. However, special assessments are becoming more common as they are seen as a more equitable way to pay for the service.  

The assessment will fund energy costs associated with operating current street lighting in public rights of way city wide, maintenance of street lighting in public rights of way city wide, upgrading of existing street lighting to energy efficient Light Emitting Diode (LED) technology and expanded lighting in non-lighted areas such as Mitchell Hammock Road.

No. Special assessments can only be used for the services or facilities for which they have been imposed.

Yes. However, as required by law, the assessment implementation documentation requires that assessments cannot be increased without first conducting a public hearing on the matter in front of the City Council.

Yes. There are a few areas within the City that have deficient street lighting. However, the street light assessment includes a small capital component to fund the installation of street lights in these deficient areas.  Staff is proactively identifying these areas and will arrange for the installation of street lights.

Private communities are not exempt from the Streetlight Assessment. While many private/gated communities pay for their internal street lighting the City’s Street Lighting Assessment encompasses all public rights of way within the City. All residential and commercial property owners benefit from the City’s public road network and the lighting contained thereon. Additionally the Street Lighting Assessment will provide for the expansion of street lighting in currently unlit areas throughout the public road network and the upgrade of the existing street lighting system to new (LED) technology. Furthermore the City’s street lighting network enhances both the Police and Fire Department’s response times for all City properties and enhances nighttime pedestrian safety.

If you have a question regarding the street lighting assessment, you may contact the City of Oviedo at (407) 971-5681, Monday – Friday between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m.

Water used for drinking and cooking should be free of pathogenic (disease-causing) microorganisms that cause such illnesses as typhoid fever, dysentery, cholera, and gastroenteritis. Since the advent of modern water treatment systems in the early 1900's, waterborne occurrences of these diseases have been dramatically reduced.

Although there are several methods to eliminate pathogenic microorganisms in water, chlorination is most commonly used and is an excellent way to disinfect drinking water supplies. The City of Oviedo uses chloramines, a variation of this method, to treat and disinfect our drinking water supply. 

Chloramines are produced at water treatment plants by combining chlorinated water and ammonia. This is done to increase the effectiveness of the disinfecting material as it journeys through miles of underground pipes. It also reduces the taste and odor of water, which is purely chlorinated. 

The City of Oviedo’s treatment process for potable water meets all of the requirements established by the federal, state, and local regulatory agencies. Call 407-971-5681 to request the most recent Annual Water Quality Reports for more information and the most up-to-date water quality test results.

In some areas of Oviedo, water moves very slowly through the distribution pipes. Slow movement may cause sediment to build up over time, resulting in a film to accumulate along the pipe walls. Flushing lines cause the water to move very quickly, cleaning the pipes, and assuring consistently good water quality.

No. The flushed water is free to either evaporate or percolate into the ground. Also, the overall increase in water use for flushing is small compared to the amount of water used during the year.

Temporarily converting from chloramines to free chlorine is done to accompany the flushing process. Overtime, sediments accumulate in water pipes. If not controlled, this can reduce the quality of our drinking water. The material in water pipes can become accustomed to the chloramine disinfectant, which is routinely used. Switching to free chlorine, which is a stronger disinfectant, for a short period, ensures the quality of our water during the flushing process. Using fire hydrants to conduct system-wide flushing of our distribution mains, combined with the disinfectant change, is a very effective method for cleaning out this sediment and other built-up material. This procedure is a standard practice used nationwide.

You may notice a slight chlorine taste and smell to water during this period. This is normal and poses no health risk. If you would like to minimize this odor, you could put a pitcher of water in the refrigerator until cold and then drink.

You may also see Oviedo Utility crews with fire hydrants open and water flowing. This is part of the water main flushing activities. 

The Conversion will last for approximately 20 days to get to the outer most points of the distribution system.

No, the City of Oviedo routinely conducts this maintenance on our drinking water system on an annual or bi-annual basis.

Yes. This is a common industry practice. Many utilities throughout the country that use chloramines as a distribution system disinfectant convert to free chlorine annually for water line flushing.

Kidney dialysis patients can safely drink, cook, and bathe in chloramine-treated water. Chloramines are only harmful if they directly enter the bloodstream. Since water does come into contact with the bloodstream during hemodialysis, very strict water purification standards should already be followed by your healthcare provider. However, if you have any concerns, please contact your healthcare provider for more information.

Chlorine and chloramine may be toxic to fish, other aquatic animals, reptiles, and amphibians. Unlike humans and other household pets, these types of animals absorb water directly into the bloodstream. However, products are available at aquarium supply stores that can remove chloramine. Ask your local pet store about methods of eliminating disinfectants from water for these pets.

Contact the Public Works, Utility Division at 407-971-5675.

Precautionary boil water notices are commonly issued when there is a loss of positive water pressure due to a technical issue, broken pipe, scheduled repair or loss of power. When the water main loses pressure, due to either a broken water main or a scheduled outage, it is possible that contaminants can seep into the pipes.  This does not mean the water is contaminated, it simply means the possibility exists that something may have entered the water system during the loss of pressure and water should be boiled as a precaution.  

When a precautionary boil water alert is issued, you should take steps to ensure any water you ingest or any water which comes in contact with an open wound is either boiled, bottled or purified. Boiling for at least one full minute is the safest and most effective method of disinfection. Fill a pot with cold water and start timing when steady streams of bubbles pop from the bottom of the pot. Water must be adequately cooled before it can be used for washing or brushing teeth. Store the boiled water in clean, covered containers.  

During a precautionary boil water alert, it is rare for someone to become ill due to drinking tap water. However, if you are experiencing nausea, diarrhea or vomiting you should seek medical attention.  

Yes, showering or bathing is acceptable. But you should be careful to not drink the water. Although, those with open wounds or who are immunosuppressed should consider using bottled or boiled water to bathe until the notice is lifted. 

As a precaution, please use bottled or boiled water to brush your teeth until the notice is lifted. 

Vigorous boiling for at least one full minute is the safest and most effective method of disinfection. Do not forget to let the water adequately cool before using it. 

If you are hand-washing dishes use hot soapy water, then use boiled water to rinse. If you are using a dishwasher it is safe to use if the hot water reaches at least 170 degrees or the dishwasher has a sanitizing cycle and includes a full dry cycle.

Use this handy tool to find out if you are in the City of Oviedo or are in Un-Incorporated Seminole County.

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You should boil tap water before using it to prepare food. Or, if possible use bottled water while under a precautionary boil water notice. 

An area identified as having a high incidence of human/bear conflicts which necessitates changes in behavior to better protect the health, safety and welfare of the public. 

The Ordinance requires refuse to be secured at all times except those

days that refuse is picked up by trash haulers. On scheduled garbage

pick-up dates, refuse is required to be secured in a trash can and cannot

be moved from the secure area to the curb for pick-up until 5am (or after).

Once emptied, trash containers are required to be moved back to the

secure location as soon as possible (ideally, by 8pm).

 The Ordinance also requires that other bear attractants be secured.

Attractants include: bird feeders, pet food, unclean grills, fruit trees, and

other food items.

No, the Ordinance does not require residents to purchase a bear-resistant container. However, all residents are required to secure other bear attractants (pet food, grills, bird feeders, etc.).

Residents who utilize a bear-resistant trash container are not required to comply with the hours for trash pick-up. However, all residents are required to secure other bear attractants (pet food, grills, bird feeders, etc.).

You can put your trash out the night before pick-up by your hauler if you utilize an approved bear resistant container. However, trash cannot be put out the night prior to pick-up if you are not utilizing a bear-resistant container.

Residents who wish to utilize an auto loading compatible bear-resistant trash can may purchase them from any retailer. For clarification on can compatibility, please contact the Waste Pro at 407-774-0800.

About 50% of the bears in our area will go to-and-from the forest to urban areas to seek food. Once the main food attractant is secured (trash), bears will seek out other food options. It is important residents secure all attractants, not just garbage. These include: Pet food; Fruit bearing trees; Food left on patio; Dirty grills; and Bird Feeders.

Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FFWCC) is best suited to address your bear issues, visit their website or call (850) 488-4676 to report a sighting. 

Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission follows a policy that includes several steps towards managing bear conflicts. Bear encounters are managed on a case-by-case basis, however there are several options that Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission follows in order to manage a bear-related matter.

To learn more visit Florida Fish and Wildlife’s website.

The Ordinance defines a Bear Resistant Residential Refuse Container as "a fully enclosed residential refuse container of sturdy construction, with a reinforced lid. The lid must have a latching mechanism that prevents access to the contents by bears. This may be accomplished by either purchasing a automatic loading compatible container from a retailer or by modifying your existing can to comply with the Ordinance. If you are modifying an existing container, you must unlock them when placed at the curb. (for more information on cart modifications click here) 

No, all recycled materials should be cleaned of any food residue prior to being placed in the roll out cart. Therefore, there should be no attractant present.

If there is a service-related issue please contact Waste Pro at 407-774-0800.

October 1, 2020.

At this time there are no plans to change days of service for household solid waste, recycling, or yard trash. 

No, the City of Oviedo owns all carts and they will continue to be used as Waste Pro begins service. 

Please give Public Works a Call at 407-971-5681 if you have any further questions.  

Planning & Development Review recommends a Pre-Application meeting prior to submitting an application and plans. Several department staff members are present at these meetings to answer any questions and explain the review process and items required for the application.

There is no fee associated with a Pre-Application meeting.

The application form provides an explanation of the approval process for each application. The site development order approvals are based on the percentage of deviations from the Land Development Code requirements. Additional information is available in Article 2 of the City’s Land Development Code. For more information see municode.com. 

An application is considered abated if there has been no activity for six (6) consecutive months and shall constitute an abated application fee for re-submittal.

An application is considered abandoned when no activity occurs for twelve (12) consecutive months and shall constitute a new application and application fee for re-submittal.

The current application fees can be found by going into the Development Services web page and clicking on Application Fees or you may go to www.municode.com. The application fee is also listed on the bottom of the first page of a majority of the applications.

Once the application is submitted, Planning & Development Review Staff will perform a sufficiency review to verify all information required has been provided. This review takes two (2) days. Once sufficient, Staff will start the compliance review. The first compliance review cycle will take twenty-eight (28) days. The applicant will receive comments on the 28th day. The number of compliance reviews depends upon the completeness of the plans. The second compliance review cycle will take twenty-one (21) days. The third and each review after that will take fourteen (14) days for each review. Staff recommends that the applicant/developer schedule a progress meeting before preparing for a resubmittal to discuss staff comments. The progress meetings will assist in reducing the number of resubmittals. If there is a third compliance review, the applicant will pay half of the fee.

It all depends upon how compliant the plans are when received. The sooner the plans are submitted fully compliant, the shorter the period. The amount of time also depends upon the approval process and whether approval can take place at the staff level, or whether it must go to the City Council. The (SDO) process will take approximately three to four months, but it may take longer depending upon the compliance of the plans and the approval process.

Each reviewer’s name is listed above their portion of the comments to make it simple for an applicant to determine who made which comments.

If your incident is an emergency, call 911. If non-emergency call 407-971-5700.

No, If a crime took place outside of the City of Oviedo Police Department please call the police department for that city.

If this took place on a State freeway, please call the Florida Highway Patrol Office nearest you.

A known suspect is when you or someone else knows the person or where to find the person who committed the crime or the license plate number of the vehicle the suspect(s) were in.

A bond referendum is a voting process that gives voters the power to decide if a city should raise funds through the issuance of general obligation bonds. A general obligation (G.O.) bond is a form of borrowing in which a city pledges to repay the debt with interest over a specified term. G.O. bonds are generally the least costly financing option available to a city for funding these projects. A referendum is the only way a G.O. bond can be approved.

General obligation bonds allow the City to pay for major capital investments having a public purpose, such as Oviedo on the Park, roadways, sewer systems, or public buildings, like police stations. 

Bonds are sold to investors, and the proceeds are used to pay for capital projects. Bond funds cannot be used for everyday operating costs, such as salaries for police officers, firefighters, or City employees (other than those working directly on capital projects). Operating expenses are typically paid for by annual revenue that supports the City’s General Fund, such as property tax revenue.

Yes, there will be an impact on your ad valorem tax bill. This will depend on the amount borrowed and the taxable value of your real property located in the City of Oviedo, as determined by the Seminole County Property Appraiser. 

The cost to a resident will depend upon the taxable value of a resident’s real property located in the City of Oviedo.  For example, the cost for a resident who owns real property in Oviedo with a $200,000 taxable value will be about $97.05 annually.   The cost for a resident who owns real property in Oviedo with a $300,000 taxable value will be about $145.58 annually.   The cost to the resident who owns real property in Oviedo with a $400,000 taxable value will be about $194.11 annually. 

Early Voting will take place from October 21, 2024, to November 3, 2024. Election Day is on Tuesday, November 5, 2024.   

The Oviedo Public Safety Building project requires an estimated $31,815,822 to construct.  Voters approved $11,400,000 for the project in 2016.  Shall the City issue additional bonds not exceeding $20,415,822 bearing interest not exceeding maximum legal rates pledging the City’s full faith and credit for up to thirty years from date of issuance, payable from ad valorem taxes on all City taxable property, without limitation as to rate or amount, as provided in Ordinance No. 1745?

            Yes - For Bonds                                   [ ]

No -  Against Bonds                            [ ]

In 2016 voters in the City of Oviedo approved a G.O. bond referendum in an amount not to exceed $11,400,000 to construct a 20,000-square-foot police station and renovate the existing public safety building for a different use. The referendum was approved by 57% for and 43% against. Even though the City did not issue the bonds in 2016, the approval is still valid.  The $11,400,000 approved in 2016 can be used for the construction of the new police station. The ballot references the $11,400,000 to inform the voters the City plans to use those funds as part of the funding for the new police station, and the referendum is to approve an additional $20,415,822 needed to complete the construction of the new police station.

The Center Lake Park Amphitheatre and Cultural Center accepts bookings up to twelve (12) months in advance. When making a reservation for twelve (12) months in advance, booking opens the first business day of the month.

All rentals are first come, first serve. A signed contract and payment of the deposit will secure a date.

Courtesy holds may be accepted and held for a maximum of five (5) days, at which time the hold will expire without notice. Courtesy holds may be made in person or by telephone. Courtesy holds will expire on the fifth (5th) day of the hold. No courtesy holds will be accepted on the first business day of the month when booking twelve (12) months in advance. Courtesy holds are not offered on dates that have re-opened because of cancellation.

Yes. The deposit that you pay at the time of reservation is your security/damage deposit and will be returned to you unless there is a violation of contract rules.

Your event must end and all guests must vacate the premises by the end of your rental period. Additional time must be pre-arranged with the rental office.

The standard hourly rental rate for each area rented will be doubled and charged for any time you are in the building past your contracted rental period (no discounts apply). No events past 12:00 a.m.

There are no refunds for early vacation. Please plan your events as accurately as possible.

Caterers: All catering services must be provided by one of the listed Select Caterers. No other catering services are permitted. Kitchen facilities, including refrigerators and microwaves, are available ONLY to the Select Caterers.

Other Vendors: You may choose your own DJ, florist, photographer, and other vendors. Each outside vendor will need to provide additional insurance for the event.

The facility will not be open prior to the scheduled use for any vendors. If the user has any vendors needing to enter the facility prior to the use, the Renter must make arrangements with the City staff and the selected caterer. Otherwise, all deliveries and setups must occur during the period of use. No one is permitted to enter the facility prior to the rental period.

Please call the office to setup a time to meet to make sure that the building is available, (407) 971- 5585.

Decorations are permitted within reason and must be approved by the Cultural Center management. Decorations are permitted only in the space you have reserved. It is the responsibility of the renter to remove ALL decorations immediately after your event.

No rice (including puffed rice or biodegradable rice), birdseed, confetti, glitter or other similar materials may be used inside or outside of the cultural center. Flower petals are only permitted inside; however, they must be cleaned up by a member of the rental party. Decorations may not be affixed to the walls, doors, windows, window coverings, chairs, painted surfaces, or hung from the ceiling. Fog machines, dry ice, and bubbles are permitted outside only.

For catered events, all alcohol beverages must be served via your selected caterer.

For non-catered weekday events only, beer and wine are permitted with proof of liability insurance, as well as a $500 alcohol deposit. Plans to have alcohol must be expressed when completing the rental contract.

The City of Oviedo’s policy states that the Cultural Center cannot be used for church/religious services of any kind.

By entering the facility use agreement, the Renter agrees that no smoking or the use of tobacco products, e-cigs, or vaping will occur on City facilities.

City staff has implemented a new Recreation membership which is available to all citizens on an individual basis. While a membership fee will not be required to register for activities or daily use of the facilities, individuals who pay the Membership Fee will be granted a discounted rate, or benefit for activities, daily fees, passes, as well as rental fees.

Membership Fees:

All Resident memberships are $30.00 per person. Membership is valid for 1 year from the date purchased.

All Non-resident membership fees are $60.00 per person. Membership is valid for 1 year from the date of purchase.

Your rental includes the use of our tables and chairs listed below. Staff will setup and breakdown these tables and chairs as requested on a floor plan submitted by you. Please keep in mind that the Cultural Center does not supply linens or chairs covers.