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COUNCIL MEETINGS COUNCIL MEETINGS

• March 30 - 5:30 p.m. - Work Session

• April 6 - 6:30 p.m.

• April 20 - 6:30 p.m.

City Council Chambers

Oviedo City Hall - 400 Alexandria Blvd., Oviedo

You can also view all public meetings live on the City's YouTube Channel!

LIFE-SAVING AWARD LIFE-SAVING AWARD LIFE-SAVING AWARD

On December 28, 2025, Officer Matthew Brongel was the first law enforcement officer to arrive at the scene of a reported drowning involving a 15-month-old child. Upon entering the residence, Officer Brongel encountered the child in a critical medical condition, with family members visibly distressed and the situation highly emotional. Officer Brongel immediately and without hesitation, initiated lifesaving measures, including cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), airway clearing, and stimulation.As a direct result of his prompt and decisive actions, the child began exhibiting signs of life prior to the arrival of the Fire Department and the transfer of medical care.Throughout the incident, Officer Brongel remained calm, composed, and professional in an extremely chaotic and emotionally charged environment. His actions reflect the highest standards of service and dedication to public safety and are worthy of commendation. On December 30, 2025, hospital staff reported that the child was breathing independently and was expected to make a full recovery.This recognition honors Officer Brongel’s decisive actions and commitment to public safety during a critical incident in which his efforts directly contributed to saving a life.The background of the incident, along with the criteria required for receiving a Life SavingAward, will be formally read aloud by Deputy Chief Brian Foley to provide context for the commendation. Following the reading, Chief Dale Coleman will present Officer Brongel with the Life SavingAward and commend him for his exemplary service, professionalism, and dedication to the citizens of Oviedo.

Thinking About Running for City Office?

The 2026 City Election is coming up on Tuesday, November 3, 2026, and if you’re considering serving your community, now is the time to start preparing!

Candidate election packets are available for pick-up beginning in March at the City Clerk’s Office We encourage prospective candidates to review materials early and plan ahead for the qualifying period.

To Qualify, You Must:

• Be a qualified elector

• Have lived within the incorporated City limits for at least one consecutive year immediately prior to the time for qualifying

• Submit all qualifying paperwork to the City Clerk no later than the qualifying period

2026 Qualifying Period:

August 3, 2026 – Noon on August 7, 2026

(During normal business hours in the City Clerk’s Office)

Seats Up for Election in 2026:

• Council Member, Group 2

• Council Member, Group 3

• Council Member, Group 4

City elections are non-partisan, at-large, and City Councilmembers serve two-year terms

If you have questions about running for office the City Clerk’s Office is here to help and can be reached at 407-971-5504

MARCH 14 - ST. PATRICK’S DAY FESTIVAL

MARCH 28 - EGG-CEPTIONAL FAMILY FESTIVAL

APRIL 18 - ARBOR DAY TREE GIVEAWAY

We have opened up the mural design for the back of the boathouse at Center Lake Park! If you want to design a longlasting memory for Oviedo, now is the time to submit! We will take submissions until March 31st!

APPLY HERE

Please be sure to review all the required criteria!

PU BLIC T BOARD

MEM I BE I RS WANTED

The City of Oviedo is looking for a City resident to fill a vacancy on our Public Arts Board! This is a great way to get involved in shaping public art spaces in the City!

The board meets every third Wednesday of the month in the Annex Building, deciding on murals, sculptures and various other art projects that come before the board.

Applications will be accepted until March 20, 2026, at 5 p.m.

This term will end on December 31, 2026. Be sure to get your application in soon!

We are Hiring!

Here are the most up-to-date job listings!

Firefighter - Full Time

Lift Station Mechanic - Full Time

Plant Operator - Full Time

Utility Technician - Full Time

Ft to report a broken sidewalk? Do you see a broken eport it online! USE THIS FORM to fill out the location picture of what you need us to inspect. It’s a quick, easy way to help us take care of our City!

PUBLIC WORKS

The Public Works team has been busy working to establish an easy-to-use storyboard where citizens can check on the progress of any of our capital improvement programs and repairs happening around the city. This map shows all projects for:

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Recreation & Parks

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The parking lots are anticipated to reopen on Saturday, March 28, 2026, for both parks The entrance of 426 to Shane Kelly Park will be closed. The public can access the park's back entrance, located off Lockwood Blvd. (where the dog park entrance is). The area where the resurfacing is being done will be closed off.

The Riverwoods Park car access gates off McCully Court and Hart Branch Dr. will remain closed for the duration of the project; pedestrian walk-through gates will remain. City Staff will block additional driveway space outside the access gates at both entrances to be resurfaced.

Please avoid parking in this area when the resurfacing begins.

10 Week Training Programs:

- April 6th to June 14th, 2026

- July 6th to Sept. 13th, 2026

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Seniors Event Calendar Seniors Event Calendar

Check out all the latest programs we have going on at the Riverside Recreation Program for our Seniors! From games and art to classes that will get the body moving in a place where you can make new friends!

Friday, March 13

Seniors 55+ Come Play BUNCO

Friday, March 20

Medicare 101

Friday, March 27

Fraud Education for Seniors from Oviedo PD

Online Calendar

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Check Senior Special Events at Riverside - Sign up for any other notifications while you're there!

We are continuing to give out Police Officer Trading cards weekly! Be sure to follow our Facebook/X pages every week to see where our officers will be! Twice a week! You can get cards with the officers' names, photos, and personal mottos! facebook.com/OviedoPD X-@OviedoPD

Door Alarms Door Alarms

Summer will be here before you know it and we encourage anyone who has a pool or lives near a body of water to install door alarms if there are any children in the home. These alarms will activate if a door or window is opened, making it easy for a child to slip out and fall in the water Fill out this form and the Fire Department will contact you about how you can pick it up: Interest Form

Congratulations to Alpha, Charlie and Delta Shifts who earned Unit Citations from Deputy Chief Brian Foley.

Alpha/Charlie Shift - Sgt. Chris George and Officers Joseph Meyer, Logan Smith, Luke Nakamura, Renier Marerro-White, Johnathan Ortiz, and Timothy Jernigan received their awards for locating two runaway juveniles who were found living inside the old Macy’s at the Oviedo Mall

Delta Shift - Sgt. Gabriel Roberts, Officers Ines Fonseca-Torres, Bryan Santiago, Roderick Velazquez, Vladyslav Blagodar, Shaniya Jernigan and Bryan Chesnut received a Unit Citation following the apprehension of an attempted burglary suspect

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Apply Here

The Oviedo Fire Department is looking for motivated, community-minded individuals to join our team! Enjoy a rewarding career with opportunities for growth and advancement while serving the residents of Oviedo.

Requirements:

Complete the City Application and Classification Form

Valid CPAT and FireTEAM

Paramedic Certification Preferred*

Starting Pay: $67,081.81

Employee Benefits Include:

On-site Health & Wellness Center — FREE primary care for employees and dependents (age 10+) covered on the group health plan. Services include annual physicals, lab work, diagnostic imaging, and more.

Robust Wellness Program — Citysponsored fitness and health initiatives.

$3,000 Tuition Reimbursement

$3,000 Special Ops Incentive

$700–$2,000 Career Track Incentive (Annually)

Up to $1,320 Education Incentive Vacation & Sick Leave + 11 Paid Holidays City-Sponsored Pension with DROP

*Firefighters with a State of Florida Paramedic Certification earn base pay of $54,081.81 + $13,000 Paramedic Incentive = $67,081.81 total. (If no suitable Firefighter Paramedics apply, Firefighter/EMT positions may be filled at $54,081.81 annually.)

Join a department that values service, safety, and community!

The City of Oviedo has two public pools available for anyone to use either to join group classes, swim lessons, or personal fitness.

The Big Kahuna Pool is located at the Oviedo Gym and Aquatics Center, 148 Oviedo Blvd. Riverside Pool is located at Riverside Park, 1600 Lockwood Blvd

We have resident member/non-member and non-resident member/non-member rates.

For policies, rates and more details about both pools, CLICK HERE Enjoy Our Facilities For Your Health

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