City of Ocoee's Commission Meeting Recorded on 5.19.2026

The City of Ocoee Commission Meeting held on May 19, 2026, included several key procurement and budget-related discussions. Notably, the commission received a detailed presentation on transitioning Emergency Medical Services (EMS) to an enterprise fund model. This change aims to create a dedicated EMS division funded primarily through EMS-generated revenue, improving operational efficiency and fire suppression staffing. The proposal includes hiring additional paramedic-only staff and reallocating firefighter paramedics back to fire suppression roles. The commission voted unanimously to proceed with drafting an ordinance to establish the EMS enterprise fund and division in the fiscal year 2026-27 budget. Additionally, the meeting addressed updates to the fire service assessment fee program, proposing a new demand and availability model to increase revenue by 40% to better fund fire services amid anticipated property tax reforms. The commission authorized staff to prepare a resolution for this new fee methodology, with further hearings scheduled. Other agenda items included utility easement vacations, appointments to planning and zoning and code enforcement boards, and recognition of public works and community leaders. Overall, the meeting focused heavily on financial strategies to sustain and improve emergency services and infrastructure funding in the face of legislative uncertainties.