City of Ocoee's Commission Meeting Recorded on 4.7.2026

The City of Ocoee Commission Meeting held on April 7, 2026, covered a range of topics including proclamations for volunteer and water conservation months, updates on local water conservation efforts, and community engagement initiatives. Significant procurement-related discussions focused on utility billing policies and procedures, where staff presented an assessment of outstanding water utility balances totaling over $2 million, including a request to write off approximately $493,000 in uncollectible accounts. The commission discussed policy changes to improve billing and collections, including stricter enforcement on rental properties, updated payment plans, increased customer deposits, and the use of liens and collection agencies. The commission approved motions to write off old balances and directed staff to pursue more aggressive collection efforts. Other agenda items included approval of a resolution to vacate a portion of North Clark Road right-of-way, denial of a variance request for a sports court, and amendments to code enforcement procedures, including a shift from a volunteer board to a special magistrate system, though the commission later reconsidered and voted to maintain the citizen-led code enforcement board with stricter fines but without assigning a magistrate at this time. These decisions reflect ongoing efforts to improve city operations, financial management, and community services.