Bartow public meetings in 2023
18 substantive meetings from 2023, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
City Commission
The Bartow City Commission and Housing Authority of Bartow are holding a joint meeting. The body will consider the approval of Utility Allowances for the Public Housing and Housing Choice Voucher Program.
- Approval of Utility Allowances for Public Housing and Housing Choice Voucher Program
Community Redevelopment Agency
The Bartow Community Redevelopment Agency is meeting to review the November 2023 financial report and consider amending the 23/24 fiscal year budget. The board will also review grant applications for the Placemaking and Residential Engagement Grant Program.
- Amendment of the CRA fiscal year 23/24 Budget and adoption of Resolution 2023-03-R
- Approval of term limits for previous CRA grant awardees from FY 20/21 through FY 22/23
- Funding for contracted services for the Placemaking and Residential Engagement Grant Program with Main Street Bartow and Liberty Link 360
- Grant application for Bartow’s Day of Service by Kim Jackson
- Grant application for Hats Off Culinary Arts
City Commission
The City Commission will hold a first reading for an ordinance to rezone land owned by JR Holdings Group, LLC. The body will also consider the amended FY 23-24 CRA Annual Budget and a property deed for 180 N. Central Ave.
- Ordinance No. 2024-01: Rezoning 3.9 acres from R-3 Multiple Family Residential to PD Planned Development
- Acceptance of Polk County Deed for property at 180 N. Central Ave.
- Approval of amended FY 23-24 Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) Annual Budget
- Appointment of Rachell Oner to the Housing Authority of Bartow
- Update on 555 Softball Park Project
City Commission
The City Commission is reviewing final plats for Martin Luther King Jr. Homes and Grove at Stuart Crossing Phase One. The body will also consider budget amendments and several sole-source vendor contracts for software and analytics.
- Second reading of Ordinance No. 2023-20 for Martin Luther King Jr. Homes final plat
- First reading of Ordinance No. 2023-21 for Grove at Stuart Crossing Phase One final plat
- Resolution No. 23-4176-R to amend the Fiscal Year 2022-2023 annual budget
- Sole source contract for Streetlight Data, Inc. for transportation analytics
- Sole source consulting contract for Tyler Technologies, Inc. for ERP cloud conversion
City Commission
The City Commission will hold public hearings on several subdivision plats and a land use map amendment to change a parcel from residential to commercial. The body will also discuss a fire station location proposal and update sign regulations for community messaging signs.
- Ordinance 2023-16: Final plat of Sand Lake Grove Phase 1
- Ordinance 2023-17: Final plat of Wind Meadows South Phase 2A
- Ordinance 2023-18: Change KMT Farm and Timber, LLC land from high density residential to commercial
- Resolution 23-4170-R: Change Premier Parking and Storage PD to convenience store/fuel sales and trucking logistics center
- Resolution 23-4173-R: Amended fee schedule for the Bartow Public Library
Community Redevelopment Agency
The Bartow Community Redevelopment Agency will review updated residential and commercial grant programs. The board will also discuss constructing two public restrooms at Community Gateway Park and Downtown Bartow.
- Discussion of two new public restrooms at Community Gateway Park and E. Summerlin St and Wilson Ave
- Review of updated Special Incentive, Commercial Façade, and Commercial Enhancement Grant programs
- Action on the CRA Mission Statement and Two-Year Work Plan for FY 2024-2026
- Discussion regarding an additional FTE for the CRA for Fiscal Year 23/24
- Review of the deed donation of Polk County’s Mediation Building at 180 Central Avenue to the CRA
Community Redevelopment Agency
The Community Redevelopment Agency is conducting a second-day work session to discuss agency mission and planning. The board will review funding requirements, grant programs, and development objectives for commercial and residential areas.
- Review of CRA draft mission statement
- Review of CRA draft 24-month planning strategy
- Review of Commercial Façade Program
- Review of Commercial Enhancement Program
- Review of Incentive Grant Program
Community Redevelopment Agency
The CRA will review funding requirements, discuss the redevelopment plan, and develop a mission statement and workplan for marketing, business assistance, policy, and community objectives.
- Review of CRA Funding Requirements
- Discussion on CRA Redevelopment Plan
- Development of CRA Mission Statement
- Workplan Development including Marketing, Business Assistance, Policy, and Community Objectives
Community Redevelopment Agency
The Bartow Community Redevelopment Agency will review the August 23 meeting minutes and financial reports. The Board will also consider environmental testing for 108 Central Ave and the Placemaking and Residential Engagement Grant Program.
- Environmental testing and design concept approval for 108 Central Ave
- Approval of the Placemaking and Residential Engagement Grant Program
- Updates and discussion regarding CRA Community Policing
- Review and action on August 31, 2023, financial report
Community Redevelopment Agency
The Bartow Community Redevelopment Agency will consider the proposed FY2023-2024 budget and a land donation agreement with S.A.W. Properties, LLC. The Board will also discuss progress on the East End Catalyst Project regarding affordable housing and factory redevelopment.
- Review of Resolution No 2023-01-R FY2023-2024 Proposed Budget
- Land Donation Agreement with S.A.W. Properties, LLC for Lot 77, W.F. BRITTS SUBDIVISION
- East End Catalyst Project status regarding negotiations with Green Mills Group
- Discussion of CRA grants programs and a 60-day Administrative Review period
- Review of July 30, 2023 Financial Report
Community Redevelopment Agency
The Bartow Community Redevelopment Agency will review several redevelopment agreements and incentive requests. The meeting also includes a discussion on the preliminary FY23-24 budget and updates on the East End Catalyst Project.
- Land Donation Agreement with S.A.W. Properties, LLC for Lot 77, W.F. BRITTS SUBDIVISION
- Redevelopment Agreement with S.A.W. Properties, LLC for Lot 77, W.F. BRITTS SUBDIVISION
- Redevelopment Incentive Program application for 175 East Main Street
- Redevelopment Incentive Program application for 2065 Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard
- Status update on East End Catalyst Project negotiations with Green Mills Group
Community Redevelopment Agency
The Bartow Community Redevelopment Agency will review previous meeting minutes and financial reports. The board will also consider accepting surplus property from the City of Bartow and ratifying a property purchase contract for 330 East Main Street.
- Acceptance of surplus property transfer from the City of Bartow
- Ratification of May 25, 2023, contract for 330 East Main Street
- Discussion of Preliminary Bartow CRA FY23-24 Budget
- Review of Financial Report for May 31, 2023
- Review of Independent Auditor’s Reports
Community Redevelopment Agency
The Bartow Community Redevelopment Agency is meeting to consider an Interlocal Agreement and a staff-initiated budget transfer. These items are intended to fund Community Policing Innovations within the Bartow Community Redevelopment Area.
- Review and action on an Interlocal Agreement for Community Policing Innovations funding
- Review and action on a staff-initiated budget transfer for Community Policing Innovations
Community Redevelopment Agency
The Bartow Community Redevelopment Agency will review minutes from previous meetings and the April 2023 financial report. The board will also consider a funding request for community policing innovation and two redevelopment incentive applications.
- Funding request from Bartow City Police Department for Community Policing Innovation
- Redevelopment Incentive Program application for property improvements at 310 East Main Street
- Redevelopment Incentive Program application for a new single family residence at 2080 Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard
Community Redevelopment Agency
The Bartow Community Redevelopment Agency will review a request from Ronald and Tonnia Triplett for the Redevelopment Incentive Program. The application seeks financial assistance to improve property located at 875 East Main Street. The agency will also review the March 29, 2023, meeting minutes and the March 31, 2023, financial report.
- Redevelopment Incentive Program Application for 875 East Main Street
- Review and action on March 29, 2023, meeting minutes
- Review and action on March 31, 2023, financial report
Community Redevelopment Agency
The Bartow Community Redevelopment Agency will review a request for financial assistance from Blackshire Holding Group, L.L.C. The application proposes constructing a duplex townhome at 365 S. 10th Avenue.
- Redevelopment Incentive Program Application #PIP-22-13 for 365 S. 10th Avenue
- Review and action on February 28, 2023, financial report
- Review and action on minutes from February 16 and February 22, 2023 meetings
Community Redevelopment Agency
The Bartow Community Redevelopment Agency will consider two action items: a request to purchase light pole brackets and banners for MLK Jr. Blvd and Polk Street commemorating African American contributors, and a redevelopment incentive application from William T. Carter for financial assistance to build a single-family home at 320 9th Avenue. The board will also review and act on minutes from prior meetings and financial reports for November 2022 and January 2023.
- Purchase of light pole brackets and banners for MLK Jr. Blvd and Polk Street under the Arts In Public Places Program
- Redevelopment Incentive Program application by William T. Carter for a single-family home at 320 9th Avenue
- Review and action on financial reports for November 30, 2022 and January 31, 2023
- Approval of minutes from January 17 and January 25, 2023 meetings
Community Redevelopment Agency
The Community Redevelopment Agency will consider approving four applications for financial assistance to build single-family homes on vacant lots in the CRA district. The board will also review financial reports and minutes from prior meetings.
- Application PIP-22-08: financial assistance for a new home at 1790 Georgia St. E
- Application PIP-22-09: financial assistance for a new home at 1315 Virginia Ave
- Application PIP-22-10: financial assistance for a new home at 835 Gordon Ave
- Application PIP-22-11: financial assistance for a new home at 845 Gordon Ave
- Discussion of CRA budget line item for Main Street/Main Street Maintenance