Bartow public meetings in 2024
5 substantive meetings from 2024, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
City Commission
The City Commission will review presentations of non-profit funding requests for fiscal year 2024-2025. The Commission is scheduled to select funding levels for these non-profits during the meeting.
- Presentations of non-profit funding requests for FY 2024-2025
- Selection of funding levels by non-profit
Recreation Advisory Board
The Recreation Advisory Board will hold elections for a new Vice-Chairperson for 2024. The meeting includes discussions regarding aquatic center locations and ideas to improve the department. A report from the Parks, Recreation and Cultural Arts Director is also scheduled.
- Election of a Vice-Chairperson for 2024
- Discussion of aquatic center locations breakdown
- Review of projects and ideas to improve the department
- Director's report from Jason Hargrove
City Commission
The City Commission will consider resolutions regarding fire protection and stormwater management assessments. The meeting also includes discussions on procedures to fill vacancies for several advisory boards. Additionally, the commission will address a request to permit professional fireworks for the July 4th celebration.
- Resolutions for fire protection and stormwater management assessments
- Approval of professional fireworks for the July 4th celebration
- Procedures to fill vacancies on the Recreation Advisory Committee and Beautification Advisory Board
- Appointment of a voting delegate for the Florida League of Cities Conference
- Authorization of a statewide mutual aid agreement for emergency management
Community Redevelopment Agency
The Bartow Community Redevelopment Agency will review financial reports and the 2022-2023 audited statements. The meeting includes discussions regarding smart city technologies and the administration of housing programs. The agency will also consider real property acquisitions for the 2023/24 fiscal year.
- Acquisition of real property at 2425 Washington Street East
- Funding for Bartow Squeeze micro-transit services in FY 23/24
- Administration of Owner-Occupied Rehabilitation Program by Habitat for Humanity, Lakeland
- Administration of Down Payment Assistance Program by Central Florida’s Hands
- Ratification of lease agreement for 680 Main Street East
Code Enforcement Special Magistrate
The Special Magistrate will consider new property maintenance violations and requests to reduce existing fines. These proceedings address compliance with city standards for exterior walls, roofs, sanitation, and weeds.
- New violation at 795 Baker Ave. N. regarding exterior walls
- New violation at 830 Polk St. regarding roofs and drainage
- New violation at 845 Wabash St. E. regarding sanitation, weeds, and motor vehicles
- Fine reduction request for 925 W. Polk St. involving $13,198.57 in fines
- Fine reduction request for 1715 1/2 MLK Blvd. involving $2,200.00 in fines