Frostproof, FL

Regular City Council Meeting

The City Council will discuss amending the land use and zoning of approximately 48.47 acres near North Scenic Highway and South Lake Patrick Road to allow for future development. The body will also review several construction invoices and a request for street closures.

• Ordinance 2026-19 and 2026-20: Change 48.47 acres from Agriculture/Unassigned to Rural Residential
• Two payments to Williams Construction Company LLC for City Hall Re-Roof totaling $125,316.50
• America First Air Conditioning and Heating quote for $15,400.00 for Sheriff's Office AC unit
• First Baptist Church request for Trunk-or-Treat street closures on October 31
• Proposed $500 donation to the Polk County Law Enforcement Memorial

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Planning & Zoning Commission will consider two ordinances to change the status of land east of North Scenic Highway and north of South Lake Patrick Road. These requests aim to allow for future development on the property.

• Ordinance 2026-19: Amend Future Land Use from Agriculture (AG) to Residential Rural (RR) for 48.47 acres
• Ordinance 2026-20: Amend Zoning Map from unassigned to Rural Residential (RR) for 48.47 acres

The Planning & Zoning Commission did not recommend two ordinances to change land use and zoning for 48.47 acres near North Scenic Highway and South Lake Patrick Road due to tie votes. The commission did approve the minutes from the August 3, 2026 meeting.

• Approved August 3, 2026 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Recommendation to approve Ordinance 2026-19 (land use change) failed (3-3)
• Recommendation to approve Ordinance 2026-20 (zoning map change) failed (3-3)

Code Enforcement Special Magistrate

The Frostproof Code Enforcement Special Magistrate meets Tuesday, October 6, 2026 at 10:30 am to approve minutes from September 8, 2026 and hear five code cases. Four are repeat violations where Code Enforcement Officer Dammann is asking the Special Master to impose fines totaling $11,900, with daily fines continuing to accrue. One case, at 796 S. Fir Ave, is a first offense where the officer requests 10 days to comply before any fine begins.

• 0 McCarthy Ave: $3,300 fine requested ($100/day, 33 days out of compliance)
• 235 W 8th Street (TBN Enterprises, LLC): $1,800 fine requested ($100/day, 18 days)
• 13 Argyle Ave (13 Argyle Ave Frostproof, LLC): $5,000 fine requested plus $250/day if noncompliant
• 128 Plum Ave S (Brianna Nadine & Jeremy Wayne Reeves): $1,800 fine requested ($100/day, 18 days)
• 796 S. Fir Ave (Arthur J. Sloan and Maryanne Frye): first offense, 10 days to comply by October 16, 2026 or $100/day fine

The Special Magistrate approved fines for code violations at 235 W 8th Street, 13 Argyle Ave, and 128 Plum Ave S. Additionally, the Magistrate set a 10-day compliance deadline for a property at 796 S. Fir Ave and scheduled a future imposition hearing for 0 McCarthy Ave.

• Approved September 8, 2026 meeting minutes
• Imposed $1,800 fine plus $100 daily for 235 W 8th Street
• Imposed $5,000 fine plus $250 daily for 13 Argyle Ave
• Imposed $1,800 fine plus $100 daily for 128 Plum Ave S
• Set October 16, 2026 compliance deadline for 796 S. Fir Ave

Regular City Council Meeting

The Frostproof City Council meets Monday, October 5, 2026 at 6:00 pm at 111 West 1st Street to consider an agreement accepting industrial wastewater from Lemon-X DBA Sunny Sky. Staff had proposed $0.10 per gallon but now recommends the City's current commercial rate schedule instead. The council will also hear a Chamber of Commerce update and appoint a Ridge League of Cities board member and alternate for the 2026-2027 fiscal year.

• Wastewater agreement with Lemon-X DBA Sunny Sky: staff now recommends the current commercial rate of $55.59 for up to 3,000 gallons plus $7.59 per 1,000 gallons above that, replacing the earlier proposed $0.10 per gallon rate
• Agreement sets a maximum daily flow of 50,000 gallons per day, Monday through Friday, and a maximum weekly flow of 250,000 gallons
• Appointment of a Ridge League of Cities Board Member and Alternate Board Member for the 2026-2027 Fiscal Year
• Approval of minutes from the September 21, 2026 Regular City Council Meeting
• Frostproof Area Chamber of Commerce update from Executive Director Mary Scott

The Frostproof City Council approved an agreement allowing Lemon-X DBA Sunny Sky to discharge industrial wastewater using the city's commercial rate schedule. The council also approved the September 21, 2026 meeting minutes and appointed board members for the Ridge League of Cities for the 2026-2027 Fiscal Year. In addition, the council received updates from the Chamber of Commerce and the Sheriff's Office.

• Approved September 21, 2026 regular meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved agreement with Lemon-X DBA Sunny Sky to accept industrial wastewater discharge at commercial rates (unanimous)
• Appointed Council Member Greenway as Board Member and Council Member Gravley as Alternate Board Member for the Ridge League of Cities (unanimous)

Public Hearing for Final Millage and Budget

The Frostproof City Council holds a public hearing to adopt its final property tax rate and budget for fiscal year 2026-2027, which runs October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027. The proposed millage rate is 6.5530 mills per $1,000 of taxable value, which the agenda states is 6.14% higher than the rolled-back rate of 6.1737. The Council will vote on Resolution 2026-09 for the millage rate and the second reading of Ordinance 2026-18 for the budget.

• Resolution 2026-09: adopt final millage rate of 6.5530 mills per $1,000 of taxable value for FY2027
• Rolled-back millage rate for FY2027 stated as 6.1737; proposed rate is 6.14% above it
• Ordinance 2026-18, second reading: adopt the FY2026-2027 budget
• Public comments accepted before the votes
• Taxing authority named as the City of Frostproof

The City Council approved the final millage rate and the budget for the upcoming fiscal year. The adopted millage rate of 6.5530 per $1,000 represents a 7.93% increase over the rolled-back rate.

• Approved Resolution 2026-09 adopting the final millage rate (unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance 2026-18 adopting the budget for Fiscal Year 2026-2027 (unanimous)

Regular City Council Meeting

The City Council will consider approving a $60,000 agreement for Planning Advisory Services for Fiscal Year 2026-2027. Additionally, staff is requesting a budget amendment for Fiscal Year 2025-2026 to transition code enforcement services from County outsourcing to an in-house City program.

• Approval of Central Florida Regional Planning Council Planning Advisory Services Agreement for Fiscal Year 2026-2027 in the amount of $60,000
• Approval of Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Budget Amendment for Code Enforcement Services to transition services in-house

The Frostproof City Council approved a Central Florida Regional Planning Council Planning Advisory Services agreement for Fiscal Year 2026-2027 at $60,000, a $5,000 increase over the prior year and a budgeted item. The council also approved a Fiscal Year 2025-2026 budget amendment to reflect moving Code Enforcement services from the County to in-house City operation. Both votes passed unanimously by roll call. The rest of the meeting was routine: approval of prior minutes, department and Sheriff's Office reports, and announcements, including a Final Millage and Budget Hearing set for September 29, 2026.

• Approved Central Florida Regional Planning Council Planning Advisory Services (PAS) Agreement for FY 2026-2027 at $60,000, a $5,000 increase (unanimous roll call)
• Approved FY 2025-2026 budget amendment to reflect Code Enforcement services moving from County outsourced services to in-house City services (unanimous roll call)
• Approved the September 8, 2026 Regular City Council Meeting minutes (unanimous)

Public Hearing for Tentative Millage and Budget

The Frostproof City Council is holding a public hearing to tentatively adopt the property tax (millage) rate and the budget for fiscal year 2027, which begins October 1, 2026. The proposed millage rate is 6.5530 mills per $1,000 of taxable value, which is 6.14% higher than the rolled-back rate of 6.1737. The council will also take public comments and hold a first reading of the budget ordinance. A final budget hearing is scheduled for September 29, 2026.

• Proposed FY2027 millage rate of 6.5530 mills, a 6.14% increase over the rolled-back rate of 6.1737
• Tentative adoption of Resolution 2026-08 establishing the millage rate
• First reading of Ordinance 2026-18 adopting the FY2026-2027 budget
• Public comments on the proposed tax rate and budget
• Final budget hearing scheduled for September 29, 2026 at 5:05 p.m.

The Frostproof City Council held a public hearing and tentatively approved the fiscal year 2027 millage rate of 6.5530 mills per $1,000 of taxable value via Resolution 2026-08. The council also approved the first reading of Ordinance 2026-18 to tentatively adopt the fiscal year 2027 budget. Both votes passed unanimously.

• Tentatively adopted Resolution 2026-08, setting the FY 2027 millage rate at 6.5530 mills (passed unanimously)
• Approved first reading of Ordinance 2026-18, tentatively adopting the FY 2027 budget (passed unanimously)

Regular City Council Meeting

The Frostproof City Council will hold public hearings and vote on two ordinances to rezone about 0.68 acres along North Avenue and 11th Street East from residential and commercial to industrial. The council will also consider an interlocal agreement with Polk County for utility service for a proposed Racetrac store, renew a mowing contract, approve an audit engagement, and other administrative items.

• Ordinance 2026-16: Future Land Use change from Low Density Residential and Commercial to Industrial for 0.68 acres at 11th St & North Ave (second reading, public hearing)
• Ordinance 2026-17: Zoning map change from Commercial General (CG) to I-1 Light Industrial for same parcels (second reading, public hearing)
• Interlocal Agreement with Polk County to provide utility service for proposed Racetrac convenience store and fuel station at US-27 and US-98
• Mowing and Landscape Agreement renewal with Turman's Landscaping & More, LLC for $197,000 for two years
• Audit Engagement Letter with Mauldin & Jenkins for FY 2025-2026 at $42,550 (plus $6,000 if Single Audit required)

The Frostproof City Council unanimously approved two ordinances changing the future land use and zoning of about 0.68 acres along North Avenue and 11th Street East from residential/commercial to industrial. The council also approved an interlocal agreement with Polk County for utility service, a landscaping contract renewal, an audit engagement, a parade road closure, an invoice, and a ground-penetrating radar purchase. All votes were unanimous.

• Approved Ordinance 2026-16 changing future land use to Industrial (unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance 2026-17 changing zoning to I-1 Light Industrial (unanimous)
• Approved interlocal agreement with Polk County for utility service (unanimous)
• Approved $197,000 two-year mowing and landscaping renewal with Turman's Landscaping (unanimous)
• Approved $42,550 audit engagement letter with Mauldin & Jenkins (unanimous)
• Approved Homecoming Parade road closure for Sept. 15, 2026 (unanimous)
• Approved $25,845.75 Kimley-Horn invoice for septic-to-sewer project (unanimous)
• Approved $21,340 GSSI ground-penetrating radar purchase (unanimous)

Code Enforcement Special Magistrate

The Frostproof Code Enforcement Special Magistrate will hold hearings on multiple property code violations, including old business continuances and new first-offense cases. The magistrate will decide on compliance deadlines and daily fines for violations such as excess weeds, abandoned vehicles, and unpermitted structures.

• 401 Lake Clinch Blvd - Timothy J. Lacey - continued to Sept 8
• 126 C St - Vonda M. Stewart - 10 days to comply or $100/day fine
• 502 Palmetto Ave - 1st Class Welding & Construction - 10 days or $250/day fine
• 130 Lakeview Ave - Estate of Simon Gomez - 10 days or $250/day fine
• First offense cases: 13 Argyle Ave, 235 W 8th St, 321 Virginia St, 128 Plum Ave S

The Special Magistrate approved the August minutes and handled multiple code enforcement cases. A $6,250 fine was imposed on 1st Class Welding & Construction for continued non-compliance at 502 Palmetto Ave, with daily fines continuing. Several property owners were given 10 days to comply or face daily fines, and two cases were continued to later dates.

• Approved August 4, 2026 meeting minutes
• Imposed $6,250 fine on 1st Class Welding & Construction for 502 Palmetto Ave, with $250/day continuing
• Gave 10 days to comply or $100/day fine for 401 Lake Clinch Blvd
• Continued 126 C St case to November 3, 2026
• Continued 130 Lakeview Ave case to December 8, 2026
• Gave 10 days to comply or $250/day fine for 13 Argyle Ave
• Gave 10 days to comply or $100/day fine for 235 W 8th Street
• Gave 10 days to comply or $100/day fine for 321 Virginia Street and 128 Plum Ave S

Regular City Council Meeting

The Frostproof City Council is meeting to consider approving a new industrial wastewater discharge agreement with Lemon-X Corporation (Sunny Sky) that sets a rate of $0.10 per gallon, and to discuss a continuing contract for street, drainage, water, sewer, and utility improvements. The agenda also includes routine items like minutes approval, public comments, and reports.

• Approval of agreement with Lemon-X Corporation (Sunny Sky) for industrial wastewater discharge at $0.10 per gallon, no base charge, with expected 30,000 GPD discharge and max 50,000 GPD
• Agreement extends through June 30, 2025, and allows city to refuse effluent if treatment limits not met
• Discussion on continuing contract for street, drainage, water, sewer, and utility improvements on an as-needed basis
• Approval of minutes from August 3, 2026 regular meeting

The City Council discussed but did not approve the proposed industrial wastewater discharge agreement with Lemon-X Corporation (D/B/A Sunny Sky). Council Member Greenway requested additional information and an evaluation of a possible escalator clause, and the council reached consensus to return the agreement to staff for follow-up at the next meeting. The council also reached consensus on a $25,000 contract amount for a continuing street, drainage, water, sewer, and utility improvements contract. The meeting otherwise consisted of routine approvals, reports, and announcements.

• Approved August 3, 2026 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Returned Sunny Sky wastewater agreement to staff for more info and escalator clause review (consensus)
• Set $25,000 contract amount for continuing infrastructure improvements contract (consensus)

Code Enforcement Special Magistrate

The Special Magistrate is reviewing several properties for violations of city ordinances and land development codes. The body will determine if fines should be imposed for non-compliance, including one request for a $13,250 fine.

• Proposed $13,250 fine and $250 daily accrual for 12 Lake Ave S (Home & Farm Supply, LLC)
• First offense hearing for 401 Lake Clinch Blvd (Timothy J. Lacey)
• First offense hearing for 126 C St (Vonda M. Stewart and Adam Pacheco)
• First offense hearing for 0 McCarthy Ave (Albert D. Carrington and Catherine K. Carrington)
• First offense hearings for properties at 1046 Thompson Ave, 130 Lakeview Ave, 502 Palmetto Ave, and 228 Chesney Blvd

The Special Magistrate reduced a $13,250 fine to $5,000 for Home & Farm Supply at 12 Lake Ave S, with $250/day continuing to accrue. New fines of $2,500 each were imposed on Three Grand LLC and Juvia Consulting Group for repeat violations. Several other property owners were given deadlines to comply or face daily fines.

• Reduced fine for Home & Farm Supply to $5,000, $250/day accrual
• Imposed $2,500 fine on Three Grand LLC, $250/day accrual
• Imposed $2,500 fine on Juvia Consulting Group, $250/day accrual
• Gave owners at 126 C St 10 days to comply or $100/day fine
• Gave owners at 0 McCarthy Ave 30 days to comply or $100/day fine
• Gave owners at 126 C Street 10 days to comply or $100/day fine
• Gave owners at 130 Lakeview Ave 10 days to comply or $250/day fine
• Gave owners at 502 Palmetto Ave 10 days to comply or $250/day fine

Regular City Council Meeting

The City Council will review several requests to change land use and zoning to industrial for properties on Wallingford Street, North Avenue, and 11th Street East. The body will also consider a resolution to increase fire assessment fees for the 2026/2027 fiscal year.

• Ordinance 2026-14 & 15: Rezoning 1.16 acres at 26 Wallingford St to I-2 Heavy Industrial
• Ordinance 2026-16 & 17: Rezoning 0.68 acres at 0 11th St & 0 North Ave to I-1 Light Industrial
• Resolution 2026-05: Proposed fire fees including $410 for Single Family and $0.16/sq ft for Commercial
• Payment of $24,680.82 to Kimley-Horn for W 9th Street Septic to Sewer Conversion
• Payment of $27,968.42 to Florida Municipal Pension Trust Fund

The Frostproof City Council approved a 61.25% increase in fire assessment rates for FY 2026/2027, setting single-family homes at $410 and commercial rates per square foot. The council also approved several land use and zoning changes, including rezoning a 1.16-acre property at 26 Wallingford St. to heavy industrial (I-2) after an amendment limiting it to light industrial (I-1) passed 4-1. Additionally, the council approved ordinances changing future land use and zoning for parcels along North Avenue and 11th Street East to industrial, and approved invoices for the W 9th Street septic-to-sewer conversion and the pension fund.

• Approved Ordinance 2026-14 changing future land use of 0.14 acres at 26 Wallingford St. to Industrial (unanimous)
• Approved amended Ordinance 2026-15 zoning 1.16 acres at 26 Wallingford St. to I-1 Light Industrial only (4-1, Gravley opposed)
• Approved Ordinance 2026-16 changing future land use of 0.68 acres along North Ave/11th St to Industrial (unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance 2026-17 zoning 0.68 acres along North Ave/11th St to I-1 Light Industrial (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 2026-05 setting fire assessment rates for FY 2026/2027, a 61.25% increase (unanimous)
• Approved Kimley-Horn invoice of $24,680.82 for W 9th St septic-to-sewer conversion (unanimous)
• Approved Florida Municipal Pension Trust Fund invoice of $27,968.42 (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of July 6, 2026 meeting (unanimous)

Planning & Zoning Commission

The commission will review four ordinances regarding land use and zoning amendments. These requests involve changing residential and commercial designations to industrial use at two different locations.

• Ordinance 2026-14: Change .14 acres at 26 Wallingford St from no Future Land Use to Industrial (IND)
• Ordinance 2026-15: Change 1.16 acres at 26 Wallingford St to I-2 Heavy Industrial
• Ordinance 2026-16: Change 0.68 acres at 0 11th St & 0 North Ave from Low Density Residential and Commercial to Industrial (IND)
• Ordinance 2026-17: Change 0.68 acres at 0 11th St & 0 North Ave from Commercial General (CG) to I-1 Light Industrial

The Planning & Zoning Commission voted unanimously to forward Ordinance 2026-14 to City Council with a recommendation of approval, changing approximately 0.14 acres at 26 Wallingford St from no Future Land Use to Industrial (IND) for a proposed Medical Waste Treatment Facility. The Commission voted 3-2 to forward Ordinance 2026-15 to Council with a recommendation of denial, which would have rezoned the same property to I-2 Heavy Industrial. The Commission also unanimously forwarded Ordinances 2026-16 and 2026-17 to Council with approval recommendations, amending land use and zoning for three parcels along North Avenue and 11th Street East to allow property owners to expand operations.

• Approved forwarding Ordinance 2026-14 (Future Land Use to Industrial at 26 Wallingford St) to Council with approval recommendation (unanimous)
• Approved forwarding Ordinance 2026-15 (Zoning to I-2 Heavy Industrial at 26 Wallingford St) to Council with denial recommendation (3-2)
• Approved forwarding Ordinance 2026-16 (Future Land Use to Industrial at 0 11th St & 0 North Ave) to Council with approval recommendation (unanimous)
• Approved forwarding Ordinance 2026-17 (Zoning to I-1 Light Industrial at 0 11th St & 0 North Ave) to Council with approval recommendation (unanimous)
• Approved May 18, 2026 meeting minutes (unanimous)

City Council Budget Workshop

The Frostproof City Council holds a budget workshop to review the proposed budget for Fiscal Year 2026-2027. Vince Tenaglia of James Moore & Co. will present two versions: one at the current millage rate of 6.5530 and one at the rolled-back rate. No votes or decisions are scheduled; this is a discussion and presentation item only.

• Presentation of proposed FY 2026-2027 budget at current millage rate 6.5530
• Presentation of proposed FY 2026-2027 budget at rolled-back millage rate
• Workshop only — no public hearing or final adoption on this agenda

City Council Budget Workshop

The City Council is holding a budget workshop to discuss proposed expenditures for the 2026-2027 fiscal year. No formal votes or decisions are listed on the agenda.

• Discussion on proposed expenditures for Fiscal Year 2026-2027

Regular City Council Meeting

The Frostproof City Council will vote to award the contract for the West Wall Street Paving and Milling Project after reviewing five sealed bids. The council will also approve a special event request for the National Night Out, appoint a voting delegate to the Florida League of Cities conference, and authorize the purchase of a Kawasaki Mule SX utility vehicle. Additional approvals include invoices for auditing services ($51,000) and a septic‑to‑sewer conversion project ($16,300).

• Approve bid award for West Wall Street Paving and Milling Project (bids range $62,133.00–$148,170.35)
• Approve special event application for National Night Out – road closure on North Lake Reedy Boulevard, Aug 4, 2026, 5:00‑8:30 p.m.
• Approve purchase of Kawasaki Mule SX utility vehicle from McKibben Motorsports for $9,899.00
• Approve Purvis Gray invoice No. 71005 for $51,000 auditing services (FY 2024‑2025)
• Approve Kimley‑Horn invoice for $16,300 septic‑to‑sewer conversion on Wood Ave and Palmetto Ave

The City Council approved Grade Tech Enterprises' $75,870 bid to pave and mill West Wall Street. It also approved the National Night Out special event, the purchase of a $11,500 Kawasaki utility vehicle, and several invoices for city services. All motions passed unanimously.

• Approved Grade Tech Enterprises bid $75,870 for West Wall Street Paving and Milling (unanimous)
• Approved special event application for National Night Out on Aug 4, 2026 (unanimous)
• Approved purchase of 2026 Kawasaki Mule 4010 utility vehicle for $11,500 (unanimous)
• Approved Purvis Gray invoice $51,000 for FY 2024–2025 auditing services (unanimous)
• Approved Kimley‑Horn invoice $17,586.58 for Wood Ave & Palmetto Ave septic‑to‑sewer conversion (unanimous)
• Approved minutes from the June 15, 2026 meeting (unanimous)

Board of Zoning Appeals

The Frostproof Board of Zoning Appeals will consider Resolution 2026-07, which seeks a variance of 15 feet from the required 35‑foot front‑yard setback and 8 feet from the required 30‑foot rear‑yard setback for a single‑family home on 311 Simmons Street. The requested variance would allow construction of a 1,221‑square‑foot residence zoned R‑1B (Single Family, Low Density) under the Rebuild Florida Program. The agenda also includes routine items such as roll call and approval of the November 3, 2025 meeting minutes.

• Approval of November 3, 2025 Board of Zoning Appeals minutes
• Resolution 2026-07 – grant variance of 15 ft front yard and 8 ft rear yard for 311 Simmons St
• Variance request for a 1,221‑sq‑ft single‑family home in R‑1B zoning

The Board of Zoning Appeals unanimously approved Resolution 2026-07, granting variances of 15 feet from the required 35-foot front yard setback and 8 feet from the required 30-foot rear yard setback for a 1,221-square-foot single-family home at 311 Simmons St. The variances allow the home to be placed farther from the rear property line due to property line discrepancies. Conditions include placing the driveway on the side of the home and providing a certified survey to adjoining neighbors. The board also unanimously approved the November 3, 2025 minutes.

• Approved Resolution 2026-07 granting 15-ft front and 8-ft rear setback variances for 311 Simmons St. (unanimous)
• Approved November 3, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)

Regular City Council Meeting

The City Council will hold a second reading for Ordinance 2025-38 to update the city's Comprehensive Plan text and maps. The body will also review several contract amendments and invoices for septic-to-sewer conversion projects.

• Ordinance 2025-38: Amending Comprehensive Plan Text and Maps (Second Reading)
• Kimley-Horn Amendment No. 1 for West 9th Street Septic to Sewer Project: $3,800 fee increase
• Kimley-Horn Amendment No. 1 for Wood Avenue and Palmetto Avenue Septic to Sewer Project: $3,500 fee increase
• Kimley-Horn Invoice 046414321-0426 (W 9th Street): $36,629.87
• Kimley-Horn Invoice 046414321-0526 (W 9th Street): $48,726.00

The council approved Ordinance 2025-38, amending the Comprehensive Plan text and maps to reflect recent statutory changes, with a unanimous roll‑call vote. They also approved two Kimley‑Horn amendment contracts for additional engineering services on the West 9th Street and Wood Avenue/Palmetto Avenue septic‑to‑sewer projects, each unanimously. Four invoices for work on those projects were approved, also unanimously.

• Approved Ordinance 2025-38 amending Comprehensive Plan (unanimous)
• Approved Kimley‑Horn Amendment No. 1 for West 9th St Septic‑to‑Sewer ($3,800 fee, total $433,800) (unanimous)
• Approved Kimley‑Horn Amendment No. 1 for Wood Ave & Palmetto Ave Septic‑to‑Sewer ($3,500 fee, total $266,500) (unanimous)
• Approved Kimley‑Horn Invoice 046414321-0426 for West 9th St ($36,629.87) (unanimous)
• Approved Kimley‑Horn Invoice 046414321-0526 for West 9th St ($48,726.00) (unanimous)
• Approved Kimley‑Horn Invoice 046414322-0526 for Wood Ave & Palmetto Ave ($13,398.59) (unanimous)
• Approved June 1, 2026 meeting minutes (unanimous)

Code Enforcement Special Magistrate

The Code Enforcement Special Magistrate will review several properties for ordinance violations. The body will consider imposing a fine on one business and granting compliance deadlines to four other properties.

• Request for $1,800 fine and $100 daily accrual for Ashes Smoke Depot at 11 Hwy 630 E, Suite A
• Compliance deadline of June 12, 2026, for 104 C St regarding distressed or abandoned vehicles
• Compliance deadline of June 12, 2026, for 112 C St and 110 C St
• Compliance deadline of June 12, 2026, for Business Solutions of Hillsborough LLC at 1014 Thompson Ave
• Compliance deadline of June 12, 2026, for Home & Farm Supply, LLC at 12 Lake Ave S

The Special Magistrate imposed a $1,800 fine on Ashes Smoke Depot for continued non-compliance with local business tax requirements, with daily fines accruing. Several other cases were continued or given compliance deadlines, and two cases were withdrawn due to joint continuances.

• Imposed $1,800 fine on Ashes Smoke Depot (CFP-26079) with $100/day accrual
• Withdrew CFP-26082 (104 C St) due to joint continuance
• Gave owners of 112 C St (CFP-26088) 30 days to comply or face $100/day fine
• Withdrew CFP-26089 (110 C St) due to joint continuance
• Gave Business Solutions of Hillsborough LLC (CFP-26103) 10 days to comply or face $100/day fine
• Gave Home & Farm Supply, LLC (CFP-26134) 10 days to comply or face $250/day fine

Regular City Council Meeting

The Frostproof City Council will adopt Resolution 2026-05, which establishes fire assessment rates for the 2026/2027 fiscal year, including a $410 fee for single‑family homes and per‑square‑foot rates for commercial, industrial, and institutional properties. The council will also approve Resolution 2026-06 to create a Section 457(b) deferred compensation retirement plan for city employees, replacing the current plan manager. Additionally, the council will consider a special event road‑closure request for the Ramon Theater Gala on November 7, 2026, affecting East Wall Street from Scenic Hwy to an alleyway.

• Resolution 2026-05 – fire assessment fees: Single Family $410; Commercial $0.16/sq ft; Industrial/Warehouse $0.04/sq ft; Institutional $0.13/sq ft
• Resolution 2026-06 – establishment of a Section 457(b) deferred compensation plan for city employees via the Florida Municipal Trust Fund
• Approval of road closure for Ramon Theater Gala (Nov 7, 2026, 3 pm–11 pm) on East Wall Street from Scenic Hwy to alleyway
• Approval of minutes from the May 18, 2026 regular city council meeting

The council unanimously approved the fire assessment resolution establishing FY 2026/27 rates, adopted a 457(b) deferred compensation plan for employees, and authorized a road closure for the Ramon Theater Gala. All three actions passed with unanimous roll‑call votes. The meeting also approved the prior meeting minutes.

• Approved fire assessment resolution (unanimous roll‑call)
• Approved 457(b) deferred compensation plan resolution (unanimous roll‑call)
• Approved Special Event Application for Ramon Theater Gala (unanimous roll‑call)
• Approved May 18, 2026 meeting minutes (unanimous)

Regular City Council Meeting

The Frostproof City Council will vote on two ordinances that change the future land‑use and zoning designations for about 6.46 acres along Scenic Highway, south and north of Breezy Point Road, converting the parcel from agricultural/residential‑rural to commercial and Planned Unit Development. The council will also take a second‑reading vote on Ordinance 2026‑12, establishing a Backyard Poultry Program that permits limited chickens in residential areas. Additional items include authorizing an Invitation to Bid for the West Wall Street milling and resurfacing project and approving a $10,538 roofing contract for the Fewox Park pavilion.

• Ordinance 2026‑12 – Adoption of Backyard Poultry Program (2nd reading)
• Ordinance 2026‑10 – Amend Future Land Use map for 6.46 acres along Scenic Hwy to Commercial
• Ordinance 2026‑11 – Amend Zoning map for the same 6.46‑acre parcel to Planned Unit Development
• Invitation to Bid – West Wall Street milling, resurfacing, storm‑drain improvements (bids due June 16)
• Approval of High Tower Roofing quote $10,538 for Fewox Park pavilion re‑roof

The council unanimously adopted Ordinance 2026-12 establishing a Backyard Poultry Program with regulations for keeping chickens in residential areas. It also unanimously denied two land‑use requests (Ordinance 2026‑10 and 2026‑11) that would have changed a 6.46‑acre parcel from agricultural/rural to commercial and to a Planned Unit Development. The council approved, by consensus, the invitation to bid for the West Wall Street milling and resurfacing project and approved a $500 fee for the Zerbini Family Circus. Unanimous votes also approved High Tower Roofing quotes for re‑roofing the Fewox Park pavilion ($10,538) and the Water Treatment Barn ($10,085).

• Adopted Ordinance 2026-12 (Backyard Poultry Program) – unanimous roll‑call vote
• Denied Ordinance 2026-10 (land‑use change to commercial) – unanimous roll‑call vote
• Denied Ordinance 2026-11 (zoning map change to PUD) – unanimous roll‑call vote
• Approved Invitation to Bid for West Wall Street milling/resurfacing project – consensus
• Approved $500 fee for Zerbini Family Circus use of city grass area – consensus
• Approved High Tower Roofing quote $10,538 for Fewox Park pavilion re‑roof – unanimous roll‑call vote
• Approved reallocation of Capital Improvement fund to cover pavilion roof cost – unanimous roll‑call vote
• Approved High Tower Roofing quote $10,085 for Water Treatment Barn re‑roof – unanimous roll‑call vote

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Frostproof Planning & Zoning Commission will vote on two land‑use amendments for a 6.46‑acre parcel on North Scenic Highway near Breezy Point Road. Ordinance 2026‑10 proposes changing the Future Land Use designation from Agriculture/Residential Rural to Commercial. Ordinance 2026‑11 proposes changing the Zoning map designation from Agriculture/Residential Rural to Planned Unit Development. The meeting will also approve the minutes from the April 20, 2026 session.

• Ordinance 2026‑10 – amend Future Land Use map to Commercial for 0 N Scenic Hwy, ~6.46 acres (Parcel ID 28-31-08-000000-042030).
• Ordinance 2026‑11 – amend Zoning map to Planned Unit Development for the same parcel.
• Approval of minutes from the April 20, 2026 Planning & Zoning Commission meeting.

The Planning & Zoning Commission recommended that the Council deny a request to change the future land use of a 6.46-acre parcel from Agriculture/Residential Rural to Commercial. A related zoning map amendment was deemed moot following this recommendation. The commission cited safety concerns regarding property access and concerns about spot zoning.

• Recommended denial of Ordinance 2026-10 to amend land use to Commercial (unanimous)
• Approved April 20, 2026 meeting minutes (consensus)
• Determined Ordinance 2026-11 (PUD zoning amendment) was moot

Code Enforcement Special Magistrate

The Special Magistrate is reviewing several properties that failed to come into compliance by April 17, 2026. The body will consider imposing fines and setting compliance deadlines for various land use and ordinance violations.

• Proposed $1,800 fine plus $100 daily fine for 554 N Scenic Hwy (1st Class Welding & Construction LLC)
• Proposed $1,800 fine plus $100 daily fine for 1014 Thompson Ave (Business Solutions of Hillsborough LLC)
• Proposed $1,800 fine plus $100 daily fine for 326 N Scenic Hwy (Estate of Curtis R. Cutter)
• Compliance deadline of May 15, 2026, for 40 W D St (Adnan Elyaman)
• Compliance deadline of May 15, 2026, for 11 Hwy 630 E, Suite A (Ashes Smoke Depot)

The Special Magistrate approved the April 7, 2026 meeting minutes and imposed $1,800 fines, plus a $100 daily penalty, on three properties that remained out of compliance. A first‑offense case at 40 W D St was withdrawn after the owner complied. The tenant at 11 Hwy 630 E, Suite A was given ten days (until May 15, 2026) to correct violations or face the same daily fine.

• Approved April 7, 2026 Special Magistrate meeting minutes
• Imposed $1,800 fine with $100 daily accrual on 554 N Scenic Hwy (CFP-26043)
• Imposed $1,800 fine with $100 daily accrual on 1014 Thompson Ave (CFP-26056)
• Imposed $1,800 fine with $100 daily accrual on 326 N Scenic Hwy (CFP-26076)
• Withdrew case CFP-26051 at 40 W D St after compliance
• Granted tenant at 11 Hwy 630 E, Suite A ten days to comply or face $100 daily fine
• Scheduled next Special Magistrate hearing for June 2, 2026 at 10:30 a.m.
• Adjourned meeting at 10:44 a.m.

Regular City Council Meeting

The council will consider several land‑use changes, including a second‑reading ordinance to rezone 0.37 acre at 12 Lake Ave S from public to commercial and an annexation of about 8.5 acres at 351 and 380 Mullinsville Rd. It will also vote on contracts and agreements: a $948,997 interlocal agreement with the Polk County Sheriff’s Office, a $24,724.77 FDOT lighting work order, and a $29,930 professional‑services contract for the Lake Clinch Boat Ramp. Additional items include approval of a road‑closure for a 5K charity event and discussion of updates to building‑permit and impact‑fee structures.

• Ordinance 2026-08 – amend Future Land Use map for 12 Lake Ave S (≈0.37 acres) from Public to Commercial
• Ordinance 2026-09 – amend Zoning map for 12 Lake Ave S (≈0.37 acres) from Public/R‑1B to Commercial General
• Ordinance 2026-13 – annexation of 351 and 380 Mullinsville Rd (≈8.52 acres) into city limits
• Approval of Interlocal Agreement with Polk County Sheriff’s Office for FY 2026‑2027 ($948,997 total, includes $10,658 for emergency fire and rescue dispatch)
• Approval of FDOT ASH77 work order for SR‑17 lighting maintenance ($24,724.77)

The City Council unanimously approved Ordinance 2026‑08 to change the future land‑use map for 12 Lake Ave S from Public to Commercial, and Ordinance 2026‑09 to change the zoning map for the same parcel to Commercial General. The council also approved Ordinance 2026‑13 annexing about 8.52 acres at 351 and 380 Mullinsville Rd. Additional approvals included an interlocal agreement with the Polk County Sheriff’s Office, a FDOT lighting maintenance agreement, professional services for the Lake Clinch Boat Ramp project, and a special‑event road closure for a 5K run.

• Approved Ordinance 2026‑08 changing 12 Lake Ave S future land‑use to Commercial (unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance 2026‑09 changing 12 Lake Ave S zoning to Commercial General (unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance 2026‑13 annexing ~8.52 acres at 351 & 380 Mullinsville Rd (unanimous)
• Approved interlocal agreement with Polk County Sheriff’s Office for FY 2026‑2027 ($948,997) (unanimous)
• Approved FDOT ASH77 work order for SR‑17 lighting maintenance ($24,724.77) (unanimous)
• Approved additional professional services for Lake Clinch Boat Ramp ($29,930) (unanimous)
• Approved special‑event road closure for Miles that Matter 5K (unanimous)
• Directed staff to develop proposals for revising building permit, impact, and private‑provider fees

Regular City Council Meeting

The Frostproof City Council will vote on several ordinances and a resolution. Items include amending the Future Land Use map and the zoning map for a 6.46‑acre parcel along Scenic Highway near Breezy Point Road, adopting a Backyard Poultry Program, approving a roadside maintenance agreement with the Florida Department of Transportation, and selecting a new Public Works vehicle. The meeting also includes routine items such as public comments, reports, and the election of mayor and vice mayor.

• Ordinance 2026-10 – amend Future Land Use map for ~6.46 acres on Scenic Hwy near Breezy Point Rd from A/RR to Commercial
• Ordinance 2026-11 – amend Zoning map for the same parcel to Planned Unit Development (PUD)
• Ordinance 2026-12 – adopt Backyard Poultry Program regulating chickens in residential areas
• Resolution 2026-04 – approve FDOT roadside maintenance agreement, city to receive $11,463.95 annually ($34,391.85 total for three years)
• Approve purchase of a 2026 Chevrolet Silverado for the Public Works Department at $41,680.10

The council approved a three‑year FDOT roadside maintenance agreement worth $34,391.85, adopted a Backyard Poultry Program, and denied two land‑use amendment ordinances. They also approved the purchase of a 2026 Chevrolet Silverado for $41,680.10 and re‑elected Mayor Mike Hutto and Vice Mayor Leslie Brewer. All motions passed unanimously.

• Approved FDOT Roadside Maintenance Agreement ($34,391.85 total) (unanimous)
• Adopted Backyard Poultry Program ordinance (unanimous)
• Denied Ordinance 2026-10 (Future Land Use change) (unanimous)
• Denied Ordinance 2026-11 (Zoning map change) (unanimous)
• Approved purchase of 2026 Chevrolet Silverado for $41,680.10 (unanimous)
• Elected Mike Hutto as Mayor (unanimous)
• Elected Leslie Brewer as Vice Mayor (unanimous)

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Frostproof Planning & Zoning Commission will consider two ordinances that each amend the official maps for a single 6.46‑acre parcel (Parcel ID 28-31-08-000000-042030) located on North Scenic Highway near Breezy Point Road. Ordinance 2026‑10 seeks to change the Future Land Use designation from Agriculture/Residential Rural to Commercial to enable a restaurant development. Ordinance 2026‑11 seeks to change the Zoning designation from Agriculture/Residential Rural to Planned Unit Development. The commission will also approve the minutes from the April 6, 2026 meeting.

• Approve minutes from the April 6, 2026 Planning & Zoning Commission meeting.
• Ordinance 2026‑10: Amend Future Land Use map for parcel 28-31-08-000000-042030 (~6.46 acres) from A/RR to Commercial to support a restaurant.
• Ordinance 2026‑11: Amend Zoning map for the same parcel from A/RR to Planned Unit Development.

The commission unanimously approved the April 6, 2026 meeting minutes. It voted 5‑1 to forward Ordinance 2026‑10, amending a 6.46‑acre parcel from Agriculture/Residential Rural to Commercial, to the City Council with a recommendation of denial. It also voted 5‑1 to forward Ordinance 2026‑11, amending the same parcel from Agriculture/Residential Rural to Planned Unit Development, to the City Council with a recommendation of denial.

• Approved April 6, 2026 minutes (unanimous)
• Forwarded Ordinance 2026‑10 to Council with denial recommendation (5‑1)
• Forwarded Ordinance 2026‑11 to Council with denial recommendation (5‑1)

Code Enforcement Special Magistrate

The Code Enforcement Special Magistrate will review first-offense property violations. For each case, the officer is requesting a 10-day compliance window ending April 17, 2026, or a fine of $100 per day.

• CFP-26043: 554 N Scenic Hwy (1st Class Welding & Construction LLC) - vehicles, fences, weeds, and zoning
• CFP-26053: 320 Palm Ave N (Natalie Cole) - distressed or abandoned vehicles
• CFP-26056: 1014 Thompson Ave (Business Solutions of Hillsborough LLC) - vehicles and weeds
• CFP-26074 & CFP-26075: 28 Hwy 630 E and 17 Fann St (Yahya M. Kiwan) - weeds and vegetation
• CFP-26076: 326 N Scenic Hwy (Estate of Curtis R. Cutter) - ordinance violations

The Special Magistrate approved the October 21, 2025 meeting minutes. She ordered owners of six properties to correct violations by April 17, 2026 (or May 7, 2026 for one site) or face a $100 daily fine. A follow‑up hearing was scheduled for May 5, 2026. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Approved October 21, 2025 Code Enforcement Special Magistrate meeting minutes
• Ordered owners of 554 N Scenic Hwy (CFP‑26043) to comply by April 17, 2026 or pay $100 per day
• Ordered owners of 320 Palm Ave N (CFP‑26053) to comply by April 17, 2026 or pay $100 per day
• Ordered owners of 1014 Thompson Ave (CFP‑26056) to comply by April 17, 2026 or pay $100 per day
• Ordered owners of 28 Hwy 630 E (CFP‑26074) to comply by May 7, 2026 (30 days) or pay $100 per day
• Ordered owners of 17 Fann St (CFP‑26075) to comply by April 17, 2026 or pay $100 per day
• Ordered owners of 326 N Scenic Hwy (CFP‑26076) to comply by April 17, 2026 or pay $100 per day
• Scheduled Code Enforcement Special Magistrate hearing for May 5, 2026 at 10:30 a.m.

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Planning & Zoning Commission will review applicant requests to change the land use and zoning designations for two properties. These requests involve transitioning parcels from commercial to industrial and from public to commercial use.

• Ordinance 2026-06: Amend Future Land Use from Commercial to Industrial at 0 S Scenic Hwy (+/-.59 acres)
• Ordinance 2026-07: Amend Zoning Map from Commercial General (CG) to Light Industrial (I-1) at 0 S Scenic Hwy (+/-.59 acres)
• Ordinance 2026-08: Amend Future Land Use from Public to Commercial at 12 Lake Ave S (+/-.37 acres)
• Ordinance 2026-09: Amend Zoning Map from Public (P) and R-1B Single Family to Commercial General (CG) at 12 Lake Ave S (+/-.37 acres)

The commission approved the February 2, 2026 meeting minutes and denied both the Future Land Use and Zoning Map amendments that would rezone a 0.59‑acre parcel on Scenic Hwy South from commercial to industrial. It approved the Future Land Use and Zoning Map amendments to convert a 0.37‑acre parcel on 12 Lake Ave South from public to commercial, with a recommendation that Code Enforcement inspect the property. The denials passed 6‑1 and the approvals passed unanimously.

• Approved Feb 2, 2026 minutes (unanimous)
• Denied amendment of Future Land Use from Commercial to Industrial for 0 S Scenic Hwy (6‑1)
• Denied amendment of Zoning Map from Commercial General to Light Industrial for 0 S Scenic Hwy (6‑1)
• Approved amendment of Future Land Use from Public to Commercial for 12 Lake Ave S (unanimous)
• Approved amendment of Zoning Map from Public to Commercial General for 12 Lake Ave S (unanimous)

Regular City Council Meeting

The council will consider a resolution authorizing the City Manager to submit a Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission grant application for Lake Clinch Boat Ramp improvements, seeking approximately $497,700 with a $132,300 local match. They will also review a grant agreement with the Florida Department of Commerce for $238,991 to fund design of a 12‑inch watermain extension north of Fort Meade Rd. to T. S. Wilson Rd. Additional items include several land‑use and zoning amendments for parcels on South Scenic Highway and 12 Lake Ave S, and approvals for audit services, water line extension, a public‑works vehicle, and a street‑sweeping contract.

• Ordinance 2026-06 – amend Future Land Use of .59 acre on South Scenic Hwy (Parcel 28‑32‑04‑980000‑003260) from Commercial to Industrial
• Ordinance 2026-07 – amend Zoning of the same .59 acre from Commercial General (CG) to Light Industrial (I‑1)
• Ordinance 2026-08 – amend Future Land Use of .37 acre at 12 Lake Ave S (Parcel 28‑31‑33‑977800‑008030) from Public to Commercial
• Resolution 2026-03 – authorize grant application for Lake Clinch Boat Ramp improvements, targeting $497,700 grant and $132,300 city match
• Grant Agreement D0341 – approve $238,991 state grant to design watermain extension to the Duke Readiness Center

The council unanimously approved a resolution to submit a Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission grant application for Lake Clinch boat ramp improvements, seeking $497,700 with a $132,300 local match. It also approved a $238,991 state grant for a water‑main extension to the proposed Duke Readiness Center. Two land‑use change proposals were denied, while two other zoning changes were approved. Additional approvals included an audit services contract, use of water‑impact fees for a water line extension, and a street‑sweeping services contract.

• Denied Ordinance 2026-06 (future land use change to industrial) – unanimous roll call vote
• Denied Ordinance 2026-07 (zoning map change to light industrial) – unanimous roll call vote
• Approved Ordinance 2026-08 (future land use change to commercial) – unanimous roll call vote
• Approved Ordinance 2026-09 (zoning map change to commercial general) – unanimous roll call vote
• Approved Resolution 2026-03 to apply for $497,700 FWC grant for Lake Clinch boat ramp, $132,300 match – unanimous roll call vote
• Approved Grant Agreement No. D0341 for $238,991 water‑main extension grant – unanimous roll call vote
• Approved Mauldin & Jenkins as auditor for FY 2025‑2028 – unanimous roll call vote
• Approved use of $35,000 water‑impact fees to extend water line at Armbruster Ct – unanimous roll call vote

City Council Workshop

The City Council will hold a discussion on a request for a financial partnership to support the local football field. Representatives from the Polk County School Board and Frostproof Boosters are scheduled to attend. No decision is indicated in the agenda. The meeting also includes routine items such as minutes approval and roll call.

• Discussion on request for financial partnership for football field with Polk County School Board and Frostproof Boosters

The council discussed a proposed $6 million football‑field partnership with the Polk County School Board and Frostproof Boosters. Council members agreed that an upfront $2 million contribution from the city was not feasible. The council also agreed that City Manager Nicole McDowell will take over communications about any available funding for the project.

• Council reached consensus to have City Manager handle football field funding communications