Orange COunty gOvernment DireCtOry - OrangeCountyFl.net
Orange COunty gOvernment DireCtOry - OrangeCountyFl.net
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The Source 2013/2014<br />
<strong>Orange</strong> County Government Directory<br />
Apopka Fire Department ........................................... 407-703-1757<br />
ANIMAL SERVICES DIVISION<br />
2769 Conroy Rd., Orlando, FL 32839<br />
(www.oc<strong>net</strong>pets.<strong>net</strong>) .................................................... 407-254-9140<br />
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Enforces <strong>Orange</strong> County Code, Chapter 5, Animals;<br />
operates public spay/neuter clinics; coordinates pet adoption<br />
program and community speakers bureau; provides<br />
educational programs to schools, homeowner associations,<br />
civic, and other groups; investigates inquiries relating to animal<br />
nuisances and ordinance violations and coordinates with<br />
the Board of Health in investigating bite cases (assists local<br />
sheriff, police, humane societies, and other state and municipal<br />
agencies); counsels pet owners on responsible pet ownership.<br />
For 24-hour emergency service weekends, holidays, and after<br />
hours, call 407-836-4357 (<strong>Orange</strong> County Sheriff’s Office).<br />
Emergency calls only. For spay/neuter appointments, animal<br />
bites, stray, injured or neglected domestic animals loose in<br />
area, and rabid animals: ................................ 311 or 407-836-3111<br />
APPRAISALS/ASSESSMENTS<br />
Property Appraiser’s Office ....................................... 407-836-5044<br />
200 S. <strong>Orange</strong> Ave., Suite 1700, Orlando, FL 32801<br />
AQUATIC WEEDS<br />
Environmental Protection Division ....................... 407-836-1400<br />
ARBITRATION<br />
Better Business Bureau .............................................. 407-621-3300<br />
ARTS AND CULTURAL AFFAIRS OFFICE<br />
450 E. South St., 3rd Floor, Orlando, FL 32801<br />
(www.ocfl.<strong>net</strong>/arts) ........................................................ 407-836-5540<br />
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Provides funding for arts and cultural affairs along general<br />
information on arts related matters.<br />
ASBESTOS NOTICES<br />
Environmental Protection Division ....................... 407-836-1400<br />
AUCTION<br />
Enforceable Writs<br />
<strong>Orange</strong> County Sheriff’s Office .................................. 407-836-4570<br />
AUDITS<br />
County Audit Division ................................................. 407-836-5775<br />
Auditor General (State of Florida) ...................... 1-850-488-5534<br />
AUTO TAG RENEWAL/TRANSFER<br />
Tax Collector407-836-4145<br />
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Tag agency locations listed on p. 44 or go to<br />
www.octaxcol.com.<br />
AUTOPSIES<br />
Medical Examiner’s Office ......................................... 407-836-9400<br />
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BANKRUPTCY<br />
U.S. Bankruptcy Court,<br />
Middle District of Florida ........................................... 407-648-6365<br />
135 W. Central Blvd., Suite 950, Orlando, FL 32801<br />
BEES<br />
Cooperative Extension Service Division ............. 407-254-9200<br />
BICYCLE TRAILS<br />
Parks and Recreation Division ................................. 407-836-6200<br />
BIRTH/DEATH CERTIFICATES<br />
Vital Statistics ................................................................. 407-836-7128<br />
<strong>Orange</strong> County Health Department<br />
832 W. Central Blvd., Orlando, FL 32805 (www.orchd.com)<br />
BLOOD DONORS<br />
Florida’s Blood Centers ........................................ 1-888-9-DONATE<br />
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS (BCC)<br />
201 S. Rosalind Ave., 5th Floor,<br />
Orlando, FL 32801............................................................407-836-7350<br />
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The <strong>Orange</strong> County Board of County Commissioners is<br />
comprised of an elected chief executive officer, the Mayor, and<br />
six elected commissioners. The Mayor is elected countywide.<br />
Commissioners are elected in single member districts. These<br />
seven officials review all county activities and set policies for<br />
growth and development. The Board may pass ordinances<br />
relating to county government, approve the annual budget,<br />
and conduct other business as stipulated by law. <strong>Orange</strong><br />
County operates under a charter form of government, as<br />
defined in the <strong>Orange</strong> County Charter and amended by the<br />
voters in 1992 and 2004. The Board meets weekly on Tuesdays<br />
at 9:00 a.m., except the fifth Tuesday of the month or when<br />
there may not be a quorum. For an updated schedule, go<br />
to <strong>Orange</strong> County’s website: <strong>Orange</strong>CountyFL.<strong>net</strong>. The<br />
BCC Chamber is located on the first floor of the County<br />
Administration Building at 201 S. Rosalind Ave.<br />
BOAT RAMPS<br />
Bar<strong>net</strong>t Park, Lake Lawne ............................................ 407-836-6248<br />
Magnolia Park, Lake Apopka ...................................... 407-886-4231<br />
Moss Park, Lake Mary Jane ......................................... 407-254-6840<br />
Parks and Recreation .................................................... 407-836-6200<br />
Trimble Park, Lake Beauclair ....................................... 352-383-1993<br />
BOAT REGISTRATION<br />
Tax Collector ................................................................... 407-836-4145<br />
BOOKING INFORMATION, INMATES<br />
Corrections Department ............................................ 407-836-3400<br />
BOOKS-BY-MAIL<br />
<strong>Orange</strong> County Library System ............................... 407-835-7323<br />
BRANCH COURTS<br />
Northeast <strong>Orange</strong>, Winter Park ............................... 407-836-2007<br />
Northwest <strong>Orange</strong>, Apopka ..................................... 407-836-2007<br />
West <strong>Orange</strong>, Ocoee .................................................... 407-836-2007<br />
BRIDGES, REPAIR<br />
Roads and Drainage Division .................... 311 or 407-836-3111<br />
BUILDING SAFETY, DIVISION OF<br />
201 S. Rosalind Ave., 1st Floor, Orlando, FL 32801<br />
P.O. Box 2687, Orlando, FL 32802 ............................. 407-836-5550<br />
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Coordinates the commercial plan review process; issues<br />
building, electrical, mechanical and plumbing permits for<br />
new construction and alterations; conducts inspections for<br />
the construction of residential and commercial structures,<br />
including the installation of electrical, gas, low voltage,<br />
mechanical, plumbing, refrigeration, roofing, and solar<br />
systems; issues all types of contractor’s licenses; collects other<br />
department fees, impact fees, and radon fees associated with<br />
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