August 14 City Newsletter

OVIEDO IN THE NEWS OVIEDO IN THE NEWS

UPCOMING MEETINGS:

August 18, 2025 - City Council Meeting - 6:30 p.m.

August 25, 2025 - City Council Work Session - 5:30 p.m.

September 4, 2025 - City Council Meeting - 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!

CITY OFFICES WILL BE CLOSED

September 1, 2025

Offices will reopen Tuesday, September 2

PURPLEHEART PURPLEHEART purple heart presentation

On August 4, 2025, The Oviedo City Council held a ceremonial presentation to formally accept a Commemorative Purple Heart shadowbox from the Military Order of the Purple Heart Chapter 400. Oviedo citizen Tim Hendrix was given the Purple Heart Medal by Ed Wiles, a combat wounded veteran and acquaintance. Hendrix’s sister, Melodye Flanagan wanted to preserve the memory of the medal, so she reached out to (Ret.) U.S. Navy Captain Richard Sloane, who was also a Vietnam War Purple Heart recipient.

Mr. Sloane suggested donating the shadowbox to the City of Oviedo, adding it to the Purple Heart City plaque already on display at City Hall.

The shadowbox contains a Purple Heart medal and will be displayed at Oviedo City Hall to honor the bravery and sacrifice of those wounded or killed in combat while serving in the U.S. Armed Forces.

“Being presented with the Purple Heart to preserve it for posterity is a great honor,” said Oviedo Mayor Megan Sladek. “The presentation reinforces Oviedo’s commitment to supporting its veteran community.” In 2018, the Oviedo City Council proclaimed Oviedo a "Purple Heart City," joining a national program recognizing communities that honor combat-wounded veterans.

This ceremony came in advance of National Purple Heart Day, observed annually on August 7, to honor the sacrifices of America's combat-wounded service members.

art in the chambers

Art in the Chambers

On May 5, 2025, the Oviedo City Council and Oviedo Public Arts Board opened the second Art in the Chambers Exhibition, displaying charcoal drawings by Ms. Wonda Granville, a local artist raised in Oviedo. Most of the charcoal drawings in the Oviedo exhibition are based on photographs of old Oviedo and old Central Florida.

Ms. Granville is an accomplished artist who has received several awards, including the best emerging artist award from the 65th Annual Winter Park Sidewalk Art Festival and the purchase award from the Edyth Bush Charitable Foundation.

The free exhibition will be open to the public from May 5, 2025, until September 5, 2025, during regular office hours, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Some of the charcoal drawings are for sale, and 25% of the sale price will be donated to the Public Art Fund.

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Oviedo Cultural Center Rentals

Do you have an event you're planning and looking for a venue to host it? The Oviedo Cultural Center is the perfect place?

It is a full-service facility that can host events such as:

Wedding Receptions

Birthday Parties

Retirement Parties

Corporate Workshops/Functions

Training and so much more

To see what is offered and costs, please use THIS CULTURAL CENTER INFO LINK

We have a list of vendors for use, tables/chairs/dance floor and may other amenities that come with package pricing. You can even rent the side stage, amphitheatre and lawn for your event! Free parking on site.

Friday, Sept 26th, Spm - 9pm

Saturday, Sept 27th, 4pm - 9 pm

Thursday, Sept 25th, Spm - 9pm Friday, Sept 26th, Spm - 9pm Saturday, Sept 27th, 4pm - 9 pm

Entertainment by: - Orlando Trachtenverein - King Guys Oktoberfest

Brass Band

Beer Dancing German Food

Food and drink available for purchase. For more information visit cityofoviedo.net/events or call 407-971-5590.

Center Lake Park Amphitheater & Cultural Center ·auoan TRH 29? Center Lake Lane, Oviedo

Center Lake Park Amphitheater & Cultural Center 299 Center Lake Lane, Oviedo

October 7, 2024 6P-8P

FREE FOOD AND DRINKS BOUNCE HOUSES

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COP CAR FINGER PAINTING

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COP CAR FINGER PAINTING

CAR FINGER PAINTING

POLICE AND FIRE EQUIPMENT

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FARILY FUN!

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We are Hiring!

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

Field Inspector - Full Time

Heavy Equipment Operator - Full Time

Maintenance Worker - Full Time

Plant Operator - Full Time

Police Officer - Full Time - Sign On Bonus

Police Officer Trainee - Full Time

Water Quality Technician - Full Time

The City of Oviedo is Hiring! Check out the Sign-On Bonus! We offer full and part-time positions with benefits that fit your lifestyle, including Competitive wages, A complete Wellness plan with an on-site clinic at no cost to you, dental and vision plans, flex spending accounts and other voluntary supplemental coverages. We have a full retirement plan that includes a 401K plan with 5% matching, a 457 deferred compensation plan, Roth IRA and public safety pension plans. Paid time off includes holidays, vacation, sick and bereavement days. Other perks of the job include a free Employee Assistance Program, free recreation membership, city discounts, tuition reimbursement and best of all…achancetoadvanceinyourcareerdoingwhatyoulove!

Public Works Capital Improvement Projects

The Public Works team has been busy working to establish an easy-to-use story board 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:

To view the projects page, head to www.cityofoviedo.net and look for

LINKSClick on the Tab that says Public Works Capital Improvement Projects.

Electric Vehicle Charging Station Upgrades

The City of Oviedo is working with Duke Energy to coordinate the upgrades to the EV (Electric Vehicle) charging stations in the Center Lake Park Parking Lot. The work is starting Tuesday, July 15th and is expected to take several weeks, weather pending.

On Tuesday, the old EV charging stations will be removed and a new conduit will be installed to prepare for the new units

Duke Energy, along with Miller Electric, is in the parking lot and will be working to upgrade the existing transformer next to the lift station. This requires a transformer replacement which will affect the fountain in the center of the lake, but will not affect any homes or businesses in the area. The transformer replacement is set to begin on Monday, July 23 and will require a road closure on Center Lake Lane for the crane. Please follow the posted detours and do not attempt to go around the barricades for the safety of the workers. This work should only take one day, weather permitting. The sidewalk in front of the lift station will also be closed to pedestrian traffic.

In place of the older chargers will be two new upgraded EV chargers that will have the capability of charging two vehicles at a time. This is double the capacity of what the current chargers can do

It is anticipated that the new EV chargers will be ready for use mid to late August, pending all final testing and inspections

Both the City and Duke Energy are excited to bring the new technology to our citizens who utilize the stations and we appreciate your patience while the upgrade is ongoing.

The City of Oviedo is working with Duke Energy to coordinate the upgrades to the EV (Electric Vehicle) charging stations in the Center Lake Park Parking Lot. The work is starting Tuesday, July 15th and is expected to take several weeks, weather pending. On Tuesday, the old EV charging stations will be removed and a new conduit will be installed to prepare for the new units. Duke Energy, along with Miller Electric, is.in the parking lot and will be working to upgrade the existing transformer next to the lift station. This requires a transformer replacement which will affect the fountain in the center of the lake, but will not affect.any homes or businesses in the area. The transformer replacement is set to.begin on Monday, July 23 and will requirea road closure on Center Lake Lane for the crane. Please follow.the posted detours and do not attempt to go around the barricades for the safety of the workers. This work should only take one day, weather permitting. The sidewalk in front of the lift station will also be closed to pedestrian traffic. In place of the older chargers will be two new upgraded EV chargers that will have the capability of charging two vehicles at a time. This is double the capacity of what the current chargers can do. Itis anticipated that the new EV chargers will be ready for use mid to late August, pending all final testing and inspections. Both the City and Duke Energy are excited to bring the new technology to our citizens who utilize the stations and we appreciate your patience while the upgrade is ongoing.

After 11 years of service in the records department, Sandra Workman retired from Oviedo Police. She was the smiling face you see when you came into the lobby and has always been so helpful, professional and cheery to the core. We will miss you dearly Sandra! All the best to you!

After 11 years of servic￩ in the records department, Sandra Workman retired from Oviedo Police. She was the smiling face you see when you came into the lobby and has always been so helpful, professional and cheery to the core. \We will miss you dearly SandralAll the best to you!

School is back in Session!

A lot of people have questions about what to do when a school bus stops, especially if you are traveling in the opposite direction. We are here to help

If you are on a two-lane road and you see the bus stopping with red lights flashing, you have to stop. Kids may be crossing the road and you need to be aware. The same thing goes for a four lane road with a dividing line. If the bus is stopped, everyone needs to stop, either behind or going in the opposite direction.

If there is a barrier or unpaved divider or median, cars going in the opposite direction do not need to stop, but it is wise to slow down and be cautious. Cars behind the bus must stop. Please do not speed up to pass the bus when you see the yellow lights flashing. That means you need to SLOW DOWN and take caution. There could be kids running across the road and our public safety crews do not want to respond to those kinds of calls.

Be aware of kids walking and biking to school and STOP at pedestrian crossings. Put your phones down and have situational awareness! If you see an intersection with violators on the road, please give our Police Department a call.

TWO LANE

Vehicles traveling in both directions MUST stop.

TWO LANE Vehicles traveling IN both directions MUST stop.

MULTI-LANE PAVED ACROSS Vehicles traveling i n both d i rections MUST stop.

MULTI-LANE PAVED ACROSS Vehicles traveling in both directions MUST stop.

DIVIDED HIIGHWAV

DIVIDED HIGHWAY Unpaved space 5 ft+/raised median/physical barrier. Vehicles behind bus MUST stop. Vehicles traveling in the opposite direction must proceed with caution.

Unpaved space 5 ft+/raised median/physical barrier. Vehicles behind bus MUST stop. Vehicles traveling in the opposite direction must proceed with caution.

Grilling Fire Sa ety

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On July 31, the Oviedo Fire Department got to pay a very special visit to Ms. Barbara, who turned 101 years old! The Firefighters loved seeing her smiling face when they rolled up to surprise her with a special visit from the Chick-Fil-A Cow. Fire Chief Michael Woodward even paid her a visit before the fire engine arrived!

Water Conservation Water Conservation

Be a Water Warrier!

Be a Water Warrior!

The City would like to remind residents about the year-round watering restrictions that are in place for water conservation efforts. Please be sure to share this information with relatives, friends and neighbors to help with lawn irrigation.

During Daylight Saving Time (Spring Forward) the following restrictions apply for Reclaimed Water (Residential and Commercial)

Residential with ODD or NO address - watering may only occur on Monday, Wednesday and Saturday

Residential with EVEN address - watering may only occur on Tuesday, Thursday and Sunday

Non-residential watering may only occur on Tuesday and Friday

THERE IS NO WATERING BETWEEN 10 AM AND 4 PM

These restrictions apply to all municipal water users, including alternative, surface, reclaimed and potable water users.

Anyone who has questions can call the City of Oviedo at 407-971-5691

SUBMIT YOUR PHOTOS!

What is it?

The City of Oviedo recognizes the importance of floodplain protection and the wildlife that live within them. The Wildlife Whereabouts Initiative is a way for residents of Oviedo to connect with their local wildlife and build awareness for the benefits the natural floodplains hold. as floodplains and wetlands preserve and reduce things like non-point source pollution and other habitat impacts. Additionally, preserving our natural floodplains and wetland areas reduce property damage for residents and business owners. Through this initiative, residents and visitors can submit photographs of their wildlife sightings by filling out the "Wildlife Whereabouts" Form provided online and at parks located in or around wetlands and floodp lains . Once photograph submissions are approved and the species verified, they will be displayed on the "Whereabouts" interactive GIS map provided in an online Story Map. The mop can be used to see the locations of these sightings around Oviedo along with educational material for each species.

ISurvey the Septic!

The average household septic system should be inspected at least every three years by a septic service professional. Household septic tanks are typically pumped every three to five years. Alternative systems with electrical float switches, pumps, or mechanical components should be inspected more often, generally once a year. A service contract is important since alternative systems have mechanized parts.

These are the major factors that influence how often to pump your septic system:

Household size

Total wastewater generated

Volume of solids in wastewater

Septic tank size

Failure to maintain or pump the system leads to surface water pollution including algae blooms, human health hazards, disease to local wildlife and harm to our ecosystem. According to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) more than four billion gallons of wastewater from septic systems are dispersed underground every day.

“I’ve lived in this house many years and never pumped my septic tank, is that a problem?”

If the household has more than several occupants, this could mean several things;

The tank may have a leak and the water is going directly into the ground instead of into the designed drain fields.

The tank could be full of solids, they could be slowly migrating into the drain fields and will eventually create a costly fix, potentially having to replace the whole system.

If the Grass is Greener check your Septic Tank!

The Splash one Activity Pool will be closing on August 17 for the reason of the season. We are starting a full restoration project and will re-open in the late Spring of 2026 better than ever!

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FRIDA Y, AUGUS T 29 T H 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Join us for a helpful and engaging session where we'll wa lk you through the most important steps in protecting your future and your family. Whether yo u' re just getting started or need to update your plans, we're here to he l,p.

where we'll walk you through the most important steps in protecting your future and your family. Whether you're just getting started or need to update your plans, we're here to help.

UGHT REFRESHMENTS , COFFEE , MUFFINS & DONUTS SERVED! LETS TALK ABOUT YOUR FUTURE • How to qualify for Medicaid, even if yo u're "over the limit" • Protecting your home and savings from n ursing home costs. • Why a trust might be better t han a will. • Avo iding probate headaches for your loved ones.

Monday/Wednesday/Fridays @ Noon

swim, Bike, Run, Bootcamp, Pickiehall? All Outdoors - Multiple Locations Main Location: Oviedo Aquatic Center 148 Oviedo Bivd.

Oviedo Triathlon Club

14 WEEK PROGRAM 5200 FIRST CHILD 560 EACH ADDITIONAL'GHILE PAYMENT PLANS

90 MIN OF ATHLETIC MOVEMENT AND SPORTS THURSDAYS SUR MORE INFO CONTACT JERMAINE AT (407) 434 -9101 - AUG-21,28 SEPT - 4, 11,18, 25 0CT-2,9,23,30 DEC-4 K-8TH 10:50 -12:00 PM

OVIEDO GYM & AQEISIC FACILITY 148 OVIEBENSLVD. OVIED@ FI 32765

Enjoy Our Facilities For Your Health

Each month we will feature a place at our facilities where you can practice healthy habits throughout the year. These spaces will include not just physical health, but mental health breaks as well.

TAIl

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AT RIVERSIDE RECREATION CENTER

TAI CHI AT RIVERSIDE RECREATION CENTER

Tai Chi is an Eastern martial art that combines mind and body. It is a series of slow, deliberate and gentle movements with focused breathing and meditation. It is a non-impact practice (meaning no jumping or movements that will create high impact to the joints) and is perfect for someone looking to find a gentle exercise routine! Memberships are available for both residents and non-residents

Tai Chi is practiced every Tuesday and Thursday at 9:30 a.m.

Riverside Park is located at 1600 Lockwood Blvd., Oviedo, FL 32765

Click here for more information about prices and lessons

Tai Chi is an Eastern martial art that combines mind and body. It is a series of slow, deliberate and gentle movements with focused breathing and meditation. It is a non-impact practice (meaning no jumping or movements that will create high impact to the joints) and is perfect for someone looking to find a gentle exercise routine! Memberships are available for both residents and non-residents. Tai Chi is practiced every Tuesday and Thursday at 9:30 a.m. Riverside Park is located at 1600 Lockwood Blvd., Oviedo, FL 32765

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