Volume 40/February 7, 2020

A Message from Jim Gray Orlando City Commissioner District 1

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Community Investment Program

The City of Orlando is proud to invest in efforts that solve community problems by granting funds to meet the needs of the growing Central Florida population and will award approximately $2.4 million in Community Investment Program grant funds to non-profit organizations in 2021. The five focus areas are housing-focused services for persons experiencing homelessness, family sustainability, domestic violence, support for seniors and improve availability, access and consumption of healthy foods. The annual application period is now open until March 27, 2020.

Details on the Community Investment Program

The 15th Annual Orlando Mayor Buddy Dyer's Neighborhood and Community Summit

The Summit is a one-day training event where you will have the opportunity to keep informed, connected and involved in the city and bring together residents, community leaders, city staff and elected officials. Saturday, March 7, 2020 | 7:00 am - 3:00 pm Loews Royal Pacific Resort at Universal Orlando 6300 Hollywood Way, Orlan do 32819

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What you need to Know about Census 2020 Orange County and City of Orlando is hosting their next Community Connections Workshop where you can find out about Census 2020, why its results are important to your community and how the United States Census Bureau is making it easier than ever for people to respond to the Census.

Saturday, February 8, 2020 | 9:00 am - 12:00 pm Orange County Internal Operations Center 1 450 E south Street, Orlan do 32801

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Sunday, February 16th Conway Community Market is partnering with Orange County for this month's theme, Tackling Homelessness. They will be collecting Blessing Bags and coats to donate locally. The market will also have over 45 vendors selling food, treats, crafts, jewelry and services. The new splash pad is open along with the playground and dog park. Sunday, February 16, 2020 |11:00 am - 3:00 pm Barber Park 3701 Gatlin Avenue, Orlando 32812

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January 2020 Event Gallery

January 13, 2020 - Oath of office Ceremony for Mayor Buddy Dyer, Commissioner Tony Ortiz, Commissioner Patty Sheehan and the new District 6, City of Orlando Commissioner Bakari F. Burns.

January 14, 2020 - KPMG ribbon cutting of their Lakehouse campus in Lake Nona. ‌

January 25, 2020 - McCoy Community Park First Pitch Grand Opening.

Virgin Trains Construction Updates

Railroad construction information

Narcoossee Road Widening and Improvement Project

Project Information

City Council Meeting February 10, 2020

The City Council meeting will be held at 2:00 P.M. City Hall 400 S. Orange Ave. Orlando, FL 32801

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District 1 Commissioner Jim Gray | City of Orlando | 407.246.2001 | jim.gray@cityoforlando.net | http://www.cityoforlando.net/district01/

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