Frostproof, Florida

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

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

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)

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.

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

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

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)

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)

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.

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

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)

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

City Council Workshop

The City Council will discuss potential amendments to the Land Development Code and Code of Ordinances regarding animals. The body is seeking direction on regulations for livestock in residential zoning districts, specifically regarding market hogs for 4-H and FFA projects.

• Discussion of prohibiting swine and allowing temporary market hogs for 4-H and FFA projects
• Review of permitting noncommercial chickens and limits based on property size
• Discussion of a registration process for student projects

The council decided to maintain the prohibition on keeping swine in all residential zoning districts. It approved new poultry limits: up to four birds on lots of a quarter acre or less, up to six birds on lots between a quarter and half acre, and up to twelve birds on lots larger than half an acre. Staff was directed to use the City of Lake Wales’ Urban Chicken Program as a model, revise it, and require residents to submit applications for poultry.

• Maintain prohibition on swine in residential districts (consensus)
• Approve poultry limit of up to 4 birds on lots ≤0.25 acre (consensus)
• Approve poultry limit of up to 6 birds on lots >0.25 acre to ≤0.5 acre (consensus)
• Approve poultry limit of up to 12 birds on lots >0.5 acre (consensus)
• Direct staff to use Lake Wales Urban Chicken Program as a model (consensus)
• Direct staff to revise the program to reflect council direction (consensus)
• Require residents to submit an application for poultry (consensus)

Regular City Council Meeting

The City Council is seeking direction on whether to adopt a new fee structure for private providers. Staff recommends charging 50% of building permit inspection and plan review fees when private providers are used, replacing a current $5 reduction per inspection.

• Proposed fee structure of 50% for building permit inspection and plan review fees for private providers

The City Council unanimously approved the minutes from the March 2, 2026 meeting. Council members discussed staff recommendations to set private‑provider inspection and plan‑review fees at 50% of current rates. After discussion, the Council reached consensus to review the actual cost of building inspections and consider a dollar‑amount discount rather than adopting the proposed percentage fee. No other substantive actions were taken.

• Approved March 2, 2026 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Council decided to review building‑official inspection costs and consider fee discounts based on a dollar amount (consensus)

City Council Workshop

The City Council will receive a presentation from Sandi Neubarth of Accenture regarding a new fire assessment study. Fire Chief Riner will provide recommendations based on updated data, rate scenarios, and a proposed budget.

• Presentation of new fire assessment study by Sandi Neubarth of Accenture
• Review of updated fire rate scenarios and proposed budget
• Recommendations from Fire Chief Riner

Sandi Neubarth of Accenture presented an updated fire assessment study. Fire Chief Jerry Riner recommended raising the fire assessment rate. The council reached consensus to advertise a 61.25% increase in the fire assessment rate to generate more funds for the Frostproof Fire Department.

• Consensus to advertise Fire Assessment rate increase of 61.25%

Regular City Council Meeting

The Frostproof City Council will consider second readings for three zoning ordinances, including changes to agricultural land along Fort Meade Road and County Road 630 E. The body will also approve two wastewater grant agreements totaling over $7.6 million and discuss a fee waiver for a land donation.

• Ordinance 2026-01: Change Future Land Use from AG to Commercial (COM) along Clinch Lake Blvd
• Ordinance 2026-03: Change Future Land Use from AG to Industrial (IND) at 181 CR 630 E
• Ordinance 2026-04: Change Zoning from AG to Light Industrial (I-1) at 181 CR 630 E
• Approval of DEP Grant L0199 for $5,048,000 West 9th Street septic to sewer conversion
• Discussion on waiving $1,700 application fees for Barry and Skene property donation

The council unanimously approved five land‑use and zoning ordinances (Ordinances 2026‑01 through 2026‑05). It also approved two Department of Environmental Protection grant agreements totaling $7.632 M for wastewater projects and a $94,505 contract for water‑treatment plant electrical design. A motion to waive $1,700 in application fees was rejected 2‑3.

• Approved Ordinances 2026‑01 to 2026‑05 (land‑use and zoning changes) – unanimous roll‑call vote
• Approved DEP Grant Agreement L0199 for West 9th Street septic‑to‑sewer conversion, $5,048,000 – unanimous
• Approved DEP Grant Agreement L0200 for Wood Ave and Palmetto Ave septic‑to‑sewer conversion, $2,584,000 – unanimous
• Approved CivilSurv scope of services for Well #4 electrical design, not‑to‑exceed $94,505 – unanimous
• Motion to waive $1,700 application fees for Barbara Barry and George Skene failed 2‑3

Regular City Council Meeting

The Frostproof City Council will take a second reading and hold a public hearing on two ordinances that add Residential Rural (RR) and Residential Transitional (RT) categories to the Future Land Use Element of the Comprehensive Plan and to the Unified Land Development Code, creating three new residential districts (RR, RT, R-1). The council will also approve the audit engagement letter with Purvis Gray and Company, LLP (fee up to $47,000), a $25,000 annual funding agreement with the Frostproof Area Chamber of Commerce, a generator purchase for the Wastewater Treatment Plant ($41,150.25), and a 2026 Ford Maverick for Public Works ($27,000). Additional items include re‑appointing Jason Lare to the Board of Zoning Appeals and routine reports.

• Ordinance 2025-35 – amendment to Future Land Use Element adding Residential Rural (RR) and Residential Transitional (RT) categories (second reading, public hearing)
• Ordinance 2025-36 – amendment to Unified Land Development Code adding RR, RT, and R-1 residential districts (second reading, public hearing)
• Approval of audit engagement letter with Purvis Gray and Company, LLP; gross fee not to exceed $47,000 (plus up to $4,000 per Federal or State Single Audit)
• Approval of $25,000 annual funding agreement with Frostproof Area Chamber of Commerce for economic development
• Approval of generator quote $41,150.25 from Coastal Pump & Equipment, Inc.; $34,770 covered by Heartland Headwaters grant, $6,380.25 from sewer impact fees

The council unanimously approved Ordinance 2025-35, amending the Future Land Use Element of the Comprehensive Plan to add Residential Rural (RR) and Residential Transitional (RT) categories. It also approved Ordinance 2025-36, updating the Unified Land Development Code to create three new residential zoning districts (RR, RT, and R‑1) and revise related tables and standards. Additional unanimous actions included approving the city’s 2024/2025 audit engagement letter, a $25,000 funding agreement with the Frostproof Area Chamber of Commerce, a $41,150.25 generator quote for the wastewater plant, a $27,000 Ford Maverick for Public Works, and re‑appointing Jason Lare to the Board of Zoning Appeals.

• Approved Ordinance 2025-35 (Future Land Use amendment) – unanimous roll‑call vote
• Approved Ordinance 2025-36 (Unified Land Development Code amendment) – unanimous roll‑call vote
• Approved audit engagement letter with Purvis Gray & Co., LLP (fee up to $47,000) – unanimous roll‑call vote
• Approved $25,000 City‑Chamber of Commerce agreement (effective Oct 1 2025‑Sep 31 2026) – unanimous roll‑call vote
• Approved Coastal Pump & Equipment generator quote $41,150.25 (grant $34,770, impact fees $6,380.25) – unanimous roll‑call vote
• Approved Jarrett‑Gordon Ford quote $27,000 for 2026 Ford Maverick – unanimous roll‑call vote
• Re‑appointed Jason Lare to the Board of Zoning Appeals – unanimous roll‑call vote

Regular City Council Meeting

The Frostproof City Council will consider a lease agreement for the United States Postal Service office at 1 W 1st Street, with two pricing options covering a five‑year term. The council will also act on four ordinances that rezone parcels totaling about 29 acres from agricultural to commercial, planned‑unit‑development, industrial, and light‑industrial uses. Additional items include establishing certified recovery residences, approving an election administration agreement, and disposing of aging public‑works equipment.

• Ordinance 2026-01 – amend Future Land Use map to change ~10.10 acres on Clinch Lake Boulevard South from agriculture to commercial (Parcel 28‑32‑05‑983600‑000036)
• Ordinance 2026-02 – amend Zoning map to change the same ~10.10 acres from agriculture to Planned Unit Development (PUD)
• Ordinance 2026-03 – amend Future Land Use map to change ~14.05 acres at 181 County Road 630 E from agriculture to industrial (Parcels 28‑31‑28‑000000‑032030 and 28‑31‑28‑000000‑032050)
• Ordinance 2026-04 – amend Zoning map to change ~4.69 acres at 181 County Road 630 E from agriculture to Light Industrial (I‑1)
• Lease Agreement with USPS for 1 W 1st Street: Option 1 $15.41/sq ft ($68,400 annually) with $5,000 commission; Option 2 $15.18/sq ft ($67,400 annually) with no commission

The council adopted Ordinance 2026-01 to change about 10.10 acres from agricultural to commercial use. It also approved Ordinance 2026-02 converting the same parcel to Planned Unit Development with a 30‑day stay limit, while a proposed amendment to extend stays to 90 days was rejected. Additional ordinances changed 14.05 acres to industrial and 4.69 acres to light industrial, and created a new Certified Recovery Residences provision. The council also approved a USPS lease, an election administration agreement, and disposal of two pieces of public‑works equipment.

• Approved Ordinance 2026-01 to amend Future Land Use map from Agriculture to Commercial (unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance 2026-02 to amend Zoning map from Agriculture to Planned Unit Development with 30‑day stay limit (unanimous); amendment to 90‑day limit failed
• Approved Ordinance 2026-03 to amend Future Land Use map from Agriculture to Industrial for 14.05 acres (unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance 2026-04 to amend Zoning map from Agriculture to Light Industrial for 4.69 acres (unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance 2026-05 establishing Certified Recovery Residences (unanimous)
• Approved Municipal Election Administration Agreement with Melony Bell (unanimous)
• Approved USPS lease option 1 for 1 W 1st Street, $15.41/sf, $68,400 annual (unanimous)
• Approved disposal of 2011 Ford F‑150 and 2011 Club Car Carryall II (unanimous)

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Planning & Zoning Commission will discuss four ordinances to change land use and zoning designations from agricultural to commercial, industrial, or planned unit development. The board will also appoint a Chair for 2026.

• Ordinance 2026-01: Change 10.10 acres near Clinch Lake Blvd S and Fort Meade Road from Agriculture to Commercial
• Ordinance 2026-02: Change 10.10 acres near Clinch Lake Blvd S and Fort Meade Road from Agriculture to Planned Unit Development
• Ordinance 2026-03: Change 14.05 acres at 181 County Road 630 E from Agriculture to Industrial
• Ordinance 2026-04: Change 4.69 acres at 181 County Road 630 E from Agriculture to Light Industrial (I-1)
• Appointment of Planning and Zoning Chair for 2026

The Planning & Zoning Commission approved the minutes from the Dec. 15, 2025 meeting and unanimously appointed Charles Baker as chair for 2026. It voted to forward four ordinances that change the future land‑use or zoning of parcels on Clinch Lake Boulevard South and County Road 630 E to commercial, planned‑unit‑development, industrial, and light‑industrial designations. Each motion was passed with recorded vote tallies.

• Approved Dec. 15, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Appointed Charles Baker as Planning & Zoning Chair for 2026 (unanimous)
• Forwarded Ordinance 2026-01 (AG→Commercial) to Council, 4‑2 vote (Sackett, Letourneau dissent)
• Forwarded Ordinance 2026-02 (AG→PUD) to Council with conditions, 5‑1 vote (Sackett dissent)
• Forwarded Ordinance 2026-03 (AG→Industrial) to Council, 5‑1 vote (Letourneau dissent)
• Forwarded Ordinance 2026-04 (AG→Light Industrial I‑1) to Council, 5‑1 vote (Letourneau dissent)

Regular City Council Meeting

The Frostproof City Council will consider approving a resolution for road closures during the Orange Blossom Festival, a $500,000 electrical improvement project for the North Water Plant, and the repaving of Wall Street parking lot. The body will also discuss a code enforcement lien release and approve invoices for auditing services.

• Resolution 2026-02: Road closures for Orange Blossom Festival on East and West Wall Street and State Road 17
• Department of Environmental Protection Agreement No. L0044: $500,000 for North Water Plant electrical improvements
• Approval of Grade-Tech Enterprises Inc. Bid #251203100: $26,150.04 for Wall Street Alley Repaving
• Request for Code Enforcement Lien Release on 411 E 11th Street
• Approval of Purvis Gray Invoice No. 67561: $61,750.00 for auditing services

The council unanimously approved a $500,000 Department of Environmental Protection agreement for electrical improvements at the North Water Plant, authorized road closures for the Orange Blossom Festival, waived a $73,200 code enforcement lien for Ben Hill Griffin, Inc., and approved several contracts including a $26,150 repaving bid and a $61,750 audit invoice. Additionally, council members voted 4‑1 to raise the mayor’s, vice‑mayor’s and council members’ monthly pay.

• Approved DEP Agreement L0044 $500,000 for North Water Plant electrical improvements (unanimous roll call)
• Approved Resolution 2026-02 authorizing road closures for Orange Blossom Festival (unanimous roll call)
• Waived code enforcement lien on 411 E 11th Street for Ben Hill Griffin, Inc. (unanimous roll call)
• Approved Grade-Tech Enterprises Inc. bid #251203100 for Wall Street Alley repaving $26,150.04 (unanimous roll call)
• Approved Purvis Gray Invoice No. 67561 for auditing services $61,750.00 (unanimous roll call)
• Approved road closure of a portion of Chesney Blvd for fire department trailer (unanimous roll call)
• Approved council pay increases: Mayor $750, Vice Mayor $700, Council $650 per month (4-1 vote)
• Approved minutes from the January 5, 2026 meeting (unanimous roll call)

Regular City Council Meeting

The City Council will consider a resolution to designate an administrative official to approve plats and replats per Senate Bill 784. The body is also reviewing a fire department grant and a road closure request for a special event.

• Resolution 2026-01 to designate an administrative official for plat and replat approvals
• Grant Agreement #FM1201 with Florida Department of Financial Services for $129,892.50 for fire department equipment
• Polk County Property Appraiser 2026 Data Sharing and Usage Agreement
• Road closure request for East Wall Street from Scenic Hwy to Orange Avenue on January 17, 2026
• Appointment of a Board Member and Alternate Board Member for Ridge League of Cities

The council unanimously approved the minutes from the Dec. 15, 2025 meeting. It also unanimously adopted Resolution 2026-01 to designate the City Manager or designee as the administrative official for plat and replat approvals. The council approved a $129,892.50 grant agreement with the Florida Department of Financial Services for fire‑department breathing‑apparatus equipment, and approved a data‑sharing agreement with the Polk County Property Appraiser. Additional unanimous actions included appointing members to the Ridge League of Cities and approving a road‑closure for the First Annual Worship on Wall Street event.

• Approved Dec. 15, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 2026-01 designating admin official for plat/replat (unanimous)
• Approved Grant Agreement #FM1201 for $129,892.50 fire equipment (unanimous)
• Approved Polk County Property Appraiser 2026 Data Sharing and Usage Agreement (unanimous)
• Appointed Council Member Greenway as Board Member and Council Member Gravley as Alternate to Ridge League of Cities (unanimous)
• Approved Special Event Application for First Annual Worship on Wall Street road closure (unanimous)