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About Central Florida Tourism Oversight District

Central Florida Tourism Oversight District formerly known as, Reedy Creek Improvement District (the “District”) is a local government entity, created in 1967 by a special Act of the Florida Legislature, the purpose of which is to support and administer certain aspects of the economic development and tourism within District boundaries. In April of 2022, Governor Ron DeSantis signed Senate Bill 4-C into Law to dissolve Reedy Creek Improvement District effective June 1st 2023. In February of 2023, Governor DeSantis signed House Bill 9-B establishing a new state appointed board renaming RCID to Central Florida Tourism Oversight District.  With an administration office located on Hotel Plaza Boulevard in Lake Buena Vista, the District encompasses approximately 25,000 acres in both Orange and Osceola counties, servicing 24 landowners, including Walt Disney Co. and its wholly-owned affiliates.

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Legislative Findings of the Central Florida Tourism Oversight District Board of Supervisors Relating to February 8, 2023, Development Agreement and Declaration of Restrictive Covenants.

The District is responsible to oversee land use and environmental protections within the District, and provide essential public services (e.g. fire protection, emergency medical services, potable water production, treatment, storage, pumping & distribution, reclaimed water distribution, chilled water systems, wastewater services, drainage and flood control, electric power generation & distribution, and solid waste and recyclables collection & disposal) and operate and maintain all public roadways & bridges.  The District operates on a fiscal year, beginning on October 1st and ending on September 30th; and funds its operations, services, and capital improvements by assessing taxes and fees to the landowners and lessees, within the District, and by issuing ad valorem and utility revenue bonds.

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SERVICING the Central Florida Tourism Oversight District & OTHER AREAS

One of the busiest places in America, the District’s boundaries include:  4 theme parks, 2 water parks, 1 sports complex, 179 lane miles of roadway, 67 miles of waterway, the cities of Bay Lake and Lake Buena Vista, an environmental science laboratory where the continuity of water quality is monitored, an electric power-generating & distribution facility, a natural gas distribution system, a chilled water distribution system, water and wastewater collection & treatment facilities, a solid waste and recyclables collection & transfer system, plus over 40,000 hotel rooms and 100’s of restaurants and retail stores.

The District is governed by a five-member Board of Supervisors, appointed by the Governor. Their goal is to support the economic viability of all venues and businesses within the District, while never sacrificing Central Florida’s remarkable wildlife and ecological environment.  Through the creation and effective operation of the District, 38.5 square miles of remote and largely uninhabited pasture and swamp land was developed into a world-class tourist destination that welcomes millions of visitors every year.

PUBLIC NOTICES/MEETINGS

Mar 14, 2024

Q&A Sessions and Selection Committee Meeting: Meter/Regulator Relocation – Administration Laundry Facility

See attachment for additional details. C006502 Public Notice Question &…

03:15 PM
Mar 8, 2024

Selection Committee Meeting: NSA HTHW Pipe Grouting Abandonment

See attachment for additional details Public Notice LOI C006506

1:00PM
Mar 11, 2024

Selection Committee Meeting: CEP Capital Needs Assessment & Program Development

See attachment for additional details Public Notice LOI C006504

1:30 PM
Mar 13, 2024

Selection Committee Meeting: C006485: Advanced Metering Infrastructure Program

See attachment for additional details. Public Notice ITN C006485

9:30 AM
Mar 22, 2024

Selection Committee Meeting: 480V Motor Control Center Bus A & B Replacement @ Studios North Central Energy Plant

See attachment for additional details Public Notice LOI C006499 Q&A…

10:30AM

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