City of Orlando

Supporting Orlando's Community Organizations 💚 Our city is fortunate to have so many community groups committed to serving residents. We're proud to support schools, non-profit groups and neighborhood associations with funding - including more than $130,000 approved earlier this week by Mayor Dyer and the City Council - through our Mayor's Matching Grants program. Our support will help them continue to offer opportunities that help young residents thrive and make neighborhoods vibrant places to live. Learn more about the Mayor's Matching Grant program here: https://lnkd.in/epG9Hrb8

Celebrating Excellence in Safety! We are pleased to announce that Laura Hardwicke, M.Ed., AICP, our Department of Transportation Planning Manager, has been honored with the Central Florida Safety Summit Individual Award! Laura has been recognized for her exceptional contributions to our city's Vision Zero initiative and numerous other safety projects. Her dedication to implementing innovative safety policies, designs, and practices has significantly enhanced the safety of our streets for both residents and visitors. Please join us in congratulating Laura on this well-deserved accolade and in acknowledging her commitment to making our city a safer place for everyone. 📸 In the photo: Laura Hardwicke with leaders and members of our Transportation Team.

The City of Orlando is now accepting applications to help form the Pulse Memorial Advisory Committee. If you are interested in learning more, or applying to serve on this committee, please visit pulseorlando.org/committee. Applications are available in English and Spanish and are due June 23, 2024. Mail-in applications must be postmarked by June 21, 2024.

Celebrating Roberto Lopez as Our New City CIO We are thrilled to announce that Mayor Dyer has appointed Roberto Lopez, PMP as our new City Chief Information Officer! Roberto has been a key part of our team, serving as Deputy Chief Information Officer for the past two years. With nearly 23 years of dedicated service to the city and several leadership roles in the IT Department, Roberto is the perfect fit for this position. His promotion will take effect on June 23, 2024. Join us in congratulating Roberto! We are excited to see the continued impact of his leadership and innovation within our city family.

The renovation of the Kinneret Apartments is a win for the older residents who live there and our entire city. Thanks to Fairstead and Regions Bank, the 280-unit complex in downtown Orlando has been updated to be modern, energy-efficient and designed in a way to serve residents of all mobility levels. Mayor Dyer and Commissioner Sheehan joined residents and community leaders to celebrate the completion of the renovations today. We thank all those involved for supporting the City of Orlando's commitment to being an age-friendly community for seniors.

The City of Orlando is now managing the efforts to ensure a permanent memorial is built at the Pulse site. This week, details were shared on plans for a working Pulse Memorial Advisory Committee.     The committee will consist of members representing victims’ families, survivors and other stakeholders, as well as first responders, healthcare professionals, community leaders and those with technical experience in design and engineering, such as landscape architects. This committee will ultimately recommend a conceptual design. If you are interested in being part of the committee, please visit https://lnkd.in/ef8eYwKi to access the application and more details about this process.

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Remembering the 49 & All Those Impacted by the Pulse Tragedy Wednesday will mark eight years since the Pulse tragedy on June 12, 2016. In the days ahead, there are a number of opportunities for you to join our community to honor and remember the 49 lives taken, their families, the survivors and all those impacted:   The CommUNITY Rainbow Run, which allows the community to unite in love to honor all those impacted by the tragedy, starts and ends at City Hall Plaza on Saturday morning. Online registration is still open, you can register in-person on site Saturday morning starting at 7 a.m., or you can register to run this race virtually through the end of June. Net proceeds from the event will go toward the construction of a permanent memorial: https://lnkd.in/g8PHhHyg On Wednesday, June 12 at 4 p.m., families of the victims and survivors will come together to share comfort, read the names of the lives taken and ring the church bell 49 times. The 49 Bells event, which is open to the community, will again be held at First United Methodist Church of Orlando in downtown Orlando.  On Wednesday, June 12 at 7 p.m., a remembrance ceremony will be held inside Steinmetz Hall at the Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts. The short program will include music, dance, prayers and remarks of reflection from families and survivors. The event is free, but tickets must be reserved through the Dr. Phillips Center: https://lnkd.in/ek7m2kBz These events also help our community to reaffirm our commitment to ensuring that Orlando remains inclusive and welcoming to every person. As we look ahead to the future, one of the ways that we can honor the 49 each and every day is by creating a permanent memorial. The City of Orlando is now managing the efforts to ensure a permanent memorial is built. This week, details were shared on plans for a working Pulse Memorial Advisory Committee.     The committee will consist of members representing victims’ families, survivors and other stakeholders, as well as first responders, healthcare professionals, community leaders and those with technical experience in design and engineering, such as landscape architects. This committee will further guide the effort to create a permanent memorial at the Pulse site, develop opportunities for input and engagement, in English and Spanish, and ultimately recommend a conceptual design. If you are interested in being part of the committee, please visit our website to access the application and more details about this process. Applications to participate in the committee must be submitted by Sunday, June 23: https://lnkd.in/eYayHkHt

A Father's Journey of Hope and Resilience! Meet Landy, a dedicated father who found hope and support at the Coalition for the Homeless of Central Florida after facing homelessness. With their help, Landy and his daughter received the care they needed, including shelter, daycare, and essential items. Today, Landy has a stable job, a 3-bedroom apartment, and custody of his two other children. This transformative journey shows the impact of our community partners and the power of coming together to support those in need. We are proud to support the Coalition for the Homeless of Central Florida with a $234,487 grant through our Community Investment Program, ensuring essential housing-focused services are available to those in need. Discover how we're making a difference orlando.gov/cip

A Day of Music at City Hall! 🎻 Today we were graced with an enchanting musical performance by the talented students of the Orlando Philharmonic Orchestra Strings Summer Camp. Hosted at the City Hall Rotunda, this event showcased the incredible talents of over 25 high-school level students who have benefited from the City of Orlando Mayor's Matching Grant Program. Over the past two years, this grant has made it possible for these aspiring musicians to attend the camp completely free of charge, providing them with an invaluable opportunity to develop their skills and share their passion for music. For more information on the Mayor's Matching Grant program, visit orlando.gov/mmg.