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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 />

B<br />

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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