Winter Haven, FL
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Winter HavenFL averageUS Census ACS
Typical home value $274,480 -3% yr/yr · +18.8% 5-yr
Home-value trend 2000–2026 (Zillow ZHVI)
Municipal budget
Total revenue$139.5M (FY2023)
Total spending$126.6M (FY2023)
Taxes$40.7M (FY2023)
Debt outstanding$110.5M (FY2023)
Spending per resident$2,401 (FY2023)
Development activity
Housing units permitted — US Census Building Permits Survey
20251,036 housing units ($207.4M)
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Thu Aug 20, 2026
Special Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) Board Meeting
CRA board to appoint advisors, approve Bowen Yard West deal, budget
The Winter Haven Community Redevelopment Agency board will consider several action items, including appointments to advisory committees, a developer's agreement for the Bowen Yard West project, a design-build contract for a Neighborhood Service Center, and the FY 2026-2027 annual budget. The meeting is scheduled for August 24, 2026, at City Hall.
- Appointments to Downtown and Florence Villa advisory committees
- Developer's Agreement for Bowen Yard West
- RFQ-26-25 Design Build Services for Neighborhood Service Center
- Resolution R-CRA-26-02: CRA Annual Budget for FY 2026-2027
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SPECIAL COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY (CRA) BOARD MEETING
DATE:
Monday, August 24, 2026, 5:00 p.m.
LOCATION:
City Hall - John Fuller Auditorium
451 Third Street NW
Winter Haven, FL 33881
1.
Call to Order
2.
Roll Call
3.
Action Items
3.A
Appointments to Advisory (one for each DT & FV)
Staff Contact: Angie Hibbard, CRA Manager, [email protected]
Summary - FV Advisory Committee Appointment
Summary - DT Advisory Committee Appointment
2026-06-22 Kamiron Pittman
2026-06-18 Sam Hendrickson
2025-10-01 Alex Loftus Skubna
2026-05-08 Andrew Olson
2026-05-22 Vesnider Saint-Louis
2026-05-28 Brandon Moore
3.B
Developer's Agreement - Bowen Yard West
Staff Contact: Eric Labbe, Director of Economic Opportunity & Community Investment, [email protected]
Summary - Bowen Yard West
Bowen Yard West TIF Application
Bowen Yard West Developer's Agreement
3.C
RFQ-26-25 - Design Build Services for Neighborhood Service Center
Staff Contact: Angie Hibbard, CRA Manager, [email protected]
Summary - NSC RFQ - Design Build Award
RFQ-26-25 NSC - Recommendation of Award & Bid Tabulation
3.D
Resolution R-CRA-26-02 - CRA Annual Budget for Fiscal Year 2026-2027
Staff Contact: Angie HIbbard, CRA Manager, [email protected] …
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Recent meetings
Wed Aug 19, 2026
City Commission Meeting
Commission to vote on rezoning, firefighter contract, and water projects
The Winter Haven City Commission will hold a regular meeting on August 24, 2026, with a public hearing on a rezoning request, a second reading of a compensation ordinance, and several consent agenda items including a firefighter union contract and water infrastructure awards. The meeting also includes new business on a construction manager agreement and a transitional housing agreement.
- O-26-19: Rezone six parcels at 717 Sixth Street SW from C-4 to PUD (Lake May District JV, LLC)
- IAFF Local 4967 Collective Bargaining Agreement for 2025-2026
- ITB-26-46: Award for Lift Station 151 Shipp Reck Harbor
- O-26-21: Ordinance on compensation of City Commissioners and Mayor (first reading)
- RFQ-26-08: Construction Manager at Risk agreement with Wharton-Smith for Cypresswood and Pollard Road water facilities
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CITY COMMISSION MEETING
DATE:
Monday, August 24, 2026, 6:00 p.m.
LOCATION:
City Hall - John Fuller Auditorium
451 Third Street NW
Winter Haven, FL 33881
1.
CALL TO ORDER - Brian Yates, Mayor
2.
ROLL CALL - Vanessa Castillo, MMC, City Clerk
3.
INVOCATION - Dr. Steve Negley, First Presbyterian Church of Winter Haven
4.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - Vanessa Castillo, MMC, City Clerk
5.
PRESENTATIONS
5.A
"Unique Abilities Awareness Week" Proclamation - Ayesha A. Boyd, M.S.Ed., Founder - Unique Abilities Homeschool Collective ™ (UAHC)
Staff Contact: LaTonya Harris, CMC, FCRM, City Historian & Archivist | Deputy City Clerk , [email protected]
Proclamation
5.B
Recognition of the 2026 Certified Public Manager (CPM) Program Graduates
Staff Contact: T. Michael Stavres, City Manager, [email protected]
6.
DEVELOPMENTS OF NOTE
7.
MINUTES
7.A
July 13, 2026, Regular City Commission Meeting Minutes
Staff Contact: Vanessa Castillo, MMC, City Clerk, [email protected]
2026-07-13 DRAFT Regular City Commission Meeting Minutes with Link and Attachment
8.
COMMENTS FROM THE AUDIENCE
9.
ORDINANCE(S) - SECOND READING - PUBLIC HEARING
9.A
O-26-19 - Request by Lake May District JV, LLC to rezo …
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Wed Aug 19, 2026
Special Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) Downtown Advisory Committee Meeting
CRA committee reviews Bowen Yard West developer agreement and FY 2026-2027 budget
The Winter Haven CRA Downtown Advisory Committee will hold a special meeting on August 17, 2026, to discuss the FY 2026-2027 budget and take action on the Bowen Yard West project. The agenda includes a review of the Bowen Yard West TIF Application and the associated Developer's Agreement. Staff from the Department of Economic Opportunity & Community Investment will present these items for committee consideration.
- Review of FY 2026-2027 Budget
- Action on Developer's Agreement for Bowen Yard West
- Review of Bowen Yard West TIF Application
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SPECIAL COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY (CRA) DOWNTOWN ADVISORY COMMITTEE MEETING
DATE:
Monday, August 17, 2026, 4:30 p.m.
LOCATION:
City Hall - John Fuller Auditorium
451 Third Street NW
Winter Haven, FL 33881
1.
Call to Order
2.
Roll Call
3.
Presentations/Updates
3.A
FY 2026-2027 Budget
4.
Action Items
4.A
Developer's Agreement - Bowen Yard West
Staff Contact: Eric Labbe, Director of Economic Opportunity & Community Investment, [email protected]
Summary - Bowen Yard West
Bowen Yard West TIF Application
Bowen Yard West Developer's Agreement
5.
Other Business
5.A
Comments from the Committee
5.B
Comments from Staff
Next Regular Meeting Date - October 5, 2026
5.C
Comments from the Public
6.
Adjournment
If a person decides to appeal any decision made by the Commission with respect to any matter considered at such meeting or hearing, they will need a record of the proceedings, and that, for such purpose, they may need to ensure that a verbatim record of the proceeding is made which record includes the testimony and evidence upon which the appeal is to be based (FS 286.0105). In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and Florida Statutes, Section 286.26, persons with disabilities needing special accommodations to participate in this proceed …
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Wed Aug 19, 2026
City Commission Agenda Review Session
Commission to vote on rezoning, firefighter contract, and water projects
The Winter Haven City Commission will hold a regular meeting on August 24, 2026, to consider a rezoning request, approve a collective bargaining agreement with firefighters, and award contracts for water infrastructure. The agenda also includes a first reading of an ordinance to set commissioner and mayor compensation, and a new business item to approve a construction manager for water facility upgrades.
- O-26-19: Rezone six parcels at 717 Sixth Street SW from C-4 to PUD (second reading/public hearing)
- IAFF Local 4967 collective bargaining agreement for 2025-2026 (consent agenda)
- Award ITB-26-46 for Lift Station 151 Shipp Reck Harbor (consent agenda)
- O-26-21: First reading of ordinance on commissioner and mayor compensation
- RFQ-26-08: Approve Construction Manager at Risk agreement with Wharton-Smith for Cypresswood and Pollard Road water facilities
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CITY COMMISSION MEETING
DATE:
Monday, August 24, 2026, 6:00 p.m.
LOCATION:
City Hall - John Fuller Auditorium
451 Third Street NW
Winter Haven, FL 33881
1.
CALL TO ORDER - Brian Yates, Mayor
2.
ROLL CALL - Vanessa Castillo, MMC, City Clerk
3.
INVOCATION - Dr. Steve Negley, First Presbyterian Church of Winter Haven
4.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - Vanessa Castillo, MMC, City Clerk
5.
PRESENTATIONS
5.A
"Unique Abilities Awareness Week" Proclamation - Ayesha A. Boyd, M.S.Ed., Founder - Unique Abilities Homeschool Collective ™ (UAHC)
Staff Contact: LaTonya Harris, CMC, FCRM, City Historian & Archivist | Deputy City Clerk , [email protected]
Proclamation
5.B
Recognition of the 2026 Certified Public Manager (CPM) Program Graduates
Staff Contact: T. Michael Stavres, City Manager, [email protected]
6.
DEVELOPMENTS OF NOTE
7.
MINUTES
7.A
July 13, 2026, Regular City Commission Meeting Minutes
Staff Contact: Vanessa Castillo, MMC, City Clerk, [email protected]
2026-07-13 DRAFT Regular City Commission Meeting Minutes with Link and Attachment
8.
COMMENTS FROM THE AUDIENCE
9.
ORDINANCE(S) - SECOND READING - PUBLIC HEARING
9.A
O-26-19 - Request by Lake May District JV, LLC to rezo …
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Mon Aug 17, 2026
Special Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) Downtown Advisory Committee Meeting
CRA committee to review FY 2026-27 budget and Bowen Yard West developer agreement
The Downtown Advisory Committee is meeting to receive a presentation on the FY 2026-2027 budget and to consider a developer's agreement for the Bowen Yard West project, including a TIF application. The meeting is a special session with action items and public comment periods.
- FY 2026-2027 Budget presentation
- Developer's Agreement for Bowen Yard West
- Bowen Yard West TIF Application
- Next regular meeting set for October 5, 2026
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SPECIAL COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY (CRA) DOWNTOWN ADVISORY COMMITTEE MEETING
DATE:
Monday, August 17, 2026, 4:30 p.m.
LOCATION:
City Hall - John Fuller Auditorium
451 Third Street NW
Winter Haven, FL 33881
1.
Call to Order
2.
Roll Call
3.
Presentations/Updates
3.A
FY 2026-2027 Budget
4.
Action Items
4.A
Developer's Agreement - Bowen Yard West
Staff Contact: Eric Labbe, Director of Economic Opportunity & Community Investment, [email protected]
Summary - Bowen Yard West
Bowen Yard West TIF Application
Bowen Yard West Developer's Agreement
5.
Other Business
5.A
Comments from the Committee
5.B
Comments from Staff
Next Regular Meeting Date - October 5, 2026
5.C
Comments from the Public
6.
Adjournment
If a person decides to appeal any decision made by the Commission with respect to any matter considered at such meeting or hearing, they will need a record of the proceedings, and that, for such purpose, they may need to ensure that a verbatim record of the proceeding is made which record includes the testimony and evidence upon which the appeal is to be based (FS 286.0105). In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and Florida Statutes, Section 286.26, persons with disabilities needing special accommodations to participate in this proceed …
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Mon Aug 10, 2026
City Commission
Commission to vote on industrial pretreatment fee ordinance and rezoning
The City Commission will hold a public hearing on a second-reading ordinance amending industrial pretreatment fees, and will consider a first-reading rezoning request for six parcels on Sixth Street SW. The consent agenda includes design contracts for a complete street project and an aquifer restoration change order. The meeting also includes presentations, minutes approval, and reports on housing and a fire assessment study.
- O-26-18: Amends industrial pretreatment code sections 19-80, 19-150, 19-151
- O-26-19: Rezone six parcels from C-4 to PUD at 717 Sixth Street SW
- Kimley-Horn design services for 8th Street NW and Avenue L NW Complete Street Project
- Change Order #4 for East Winter Haven Aquifer Recharge and Wetland Restoration
- Scope of work with Raftelis for Fire Assessment Study
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CITY COMMISSION MEETING
DATE:
Monday, August 10, 2026, 6:00 p.m.
LOCATION:
City Hall - John Fuller Auditorium
451 Third Street NW
Winter Haven, FL 33881
1.
CALL TO ORDER - Brian Yates, Mayor
2.
ROLL CALL - Vanessa Castillo, MMC, City Clerk
3.
INVOCATION - Rev. Jonathan Winfree, Redeemer City Church
4.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - Vanessa Castillo, MMC, City Clerk
5.
PRESENTATIONS
5.A
Polk County Law Enforcement Memorial Commendations Presentation - Ricky L. Newman, President Police Benevolent Association
Staff Contact: Charlie Bird, Assistant City Manager - Public Safety, [email protected]
5.B
Update from Heart for Winter Haven - Brad Beatty, Executive Director
Staff Contact: T. Michael Stavres, City Manager, [email protected]
6.
DEVELOPMENTS OF NOTE
7.
MINUTES
7.A
July 2, 2026, City Commission Workshop for Property Tax Reform and Budgetary Impact Minutes
Staff Contact: Vanessa Castillo, MMC, City Clerk, [email protected]
2026-07-02 DRAFT Workshop - Property Tax Reform and Budgetary Impact Minutes with Link and Attachments
7.B
July 8, 2026, City Commission Agenda Review Session Minutes
Staff Contact: Vanessa Castillo, MMC, City Clerk, [email protected]
2026-07-08 DRAFT Agenda …
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Wed Aug 5, 2026
City Commission Water Department Budget Briefing Workshop and Agenda Review Workshop Meeting
Water Department budget briefing and agenda review workshop
The City Commission will hold a workshop to discuss the Water Department's proposed budget for fiscal year 2026-2027 and review the upcoming meeting agenda. No decisions are scheduled; this is a discussion-only session.
- Water Department FY 2026-2027 Proposed Budget presentation by City Manager T. Michael Stavres
- Agenda review session workshop
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CITY COMMISSION WATER DEPARTMENT BUDGET BRIEFING WORKSHOP AND AGENDA REVIEW WORKSHOP MEETING
DATE:
Wednesday, August 5, 2026, 5:30 p.m.
LOCATION:
City Hall, John Fuller Auditorium
451 Third Street NW
Winter Haven, FL 33881
1.
CALL TO ORDER
- William Brian Yates, Mayor
2.
ROLL CALL
- Vanessa Castillo, MMC, City Clerk
3.
WATER DEPARTMENT BUDGET BRIEFING WORKSHOP DISCUSSION
3.A
Water Department FY 2026-2027 Proposed Budget Presentation - T. Michael Stavres, City Manager
Staff Contact: T. Michael Stavres, City Manager, [email protected]
4.
AGENDA REVIEW SESSION WORKSHOP
5.
ADJOURNMENT
If a person decides to appeal any decision made by the Commission with respect to any matter considered at such meeting or hearing, they will need a record of the proceedings, and that, for such purpose, they may need to ensure that a verbatim record of the proceeding is made which record includes the testimony and evidence upon which the appeal is to be based (FS 286.0105). In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and Florida Statutes, Section 286.26, persons with disabilities needing special accommodations to participate in this proceeding, should contact the City Clerk's Office, 451 Third Street, NW, Winter Haven, Florida 33881, in writing, not later than 48 hours prior to the proceeding; if not in writing, then not late …
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Tue Aug 4, 2026
Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) Florence Villa Advisory Committee
CRA Florence Villa Committee to consider grant for 1923 Brown St. NE
The CRA Florence Villa Advisory Committee will meet to consider a Residential Improvement Grant for 1923 Brown St. NE and appoint a new chair. The agenda also includes approval of prior meeting minutes and staff reports.
- Residential Improvement Grant for 1923 Brown St. NE
- Appointment of Committee Chair
- Approval of May 4, 2026 meeting minutes
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COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY (CRA) FLORENCE VILLA ADVISORY COMMITTEE
DATE:
Monday, August 3, 2026, 5:30 p.m.
LOCATION:
City Hall - John Fuller Auditorium
451 Third Street NW
Winter Haven, FL 33881
1.
Call to Order
2.
Roll Call
3.
Approval of Minutes
3.A
May 4, 2026 - Regular Meeting
Staff Contact: Samise Lee, CRA Coordinator, [email protected]
May 4, 2026 Regular CRA Florence Villa Meeting Minutes - DRAFT
4.
Action Items
4.A
Appointment of Chair
Staff Contact: Angie Hibbard, CRA Manager, [email protected]
Summary - Appointment of Chair
4.B
Residential Improvement Grant - 1923 Brown St. NE
Staff Contact: Samise Lee, CRA Coordinator, [email protected]
Summary - 1923 Brown St NE-Residential Improvement Grant
1923 Brown Street NE - RIG Scope & Estimates
5.
Reports/Presentations
5.A
Project and Grant Updates
5.B
Budget Update
6.
Other Business
6.A
Comments from the Committee
6.B
Comments from Staff
Next Regular Meeting Date - November 2, 2026
6.C
Comments from the Public
7.
Adjournment
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Mon Aug 3, 2026
City Commission Meeting
City Commission to consider rezoning of 717 Sixth Street, SW to PUD
The City Commission will hold a public hearing on industrial pretreatment ordinances and consider a rezoning request for six parcels. The body will also review design services for street projects and a fire assessment study.
- O-26-19: Request to rezone six parcels at 717 Sixth Street, SW from Commercial-Heavy (C-4) to Planned Unit Development (PUD)
- O-26-18: Second reading and public hearing to amend Code of Ordinances for Industrial Pretreatment
- Kimley-Horn design services for 8th Street NW and Avenue L NW Complete Street Project
- Raftelis Financial Consultant, Inc. scope of work for a Fire Assessment Study
- Change Order #4 for East Winter Haven Aquifer Recharge and Wetland Restoration consulting design services
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CITY COMMISSION MEETING
DATE:
Monday, August 10, 2026, 6:00 p.m.
LOCATION:
City Hall - John Fuller Auditorium
451 Third Street NW
Winter Haven, FL 33881
1.
CALL TO ORDER - Brian Yates, Mayor
2.
ROLL CALL - Vanessa Castillo, MMC, City Clerk
3.
INVOCATION - Pastor Drew Bennett, Redeemer City Church
4.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - Vanessa Castillo, MMC, City Clerk
5.
PRESENTATIONS
5.A
Polk County Law Enforcement Memorial Commendations Presentation - Ricky L. Newman, President Police Benevolent Association
Staff Contact: Charlie Bird, Assistant City Manager - Public Safety, [email protected]
5.B
Update from Heart for Winter Haven - Brad Beatty, Executive Director
Staff Contact: T. Michael Stavres, City Manager, [email protected]
5.C
*** AGENDA REVIEW ONLY *** Strategic Plan Presentation: Infrastructure
Staff Contact: T. Michael Stavres, City Manager, [email protected]
6.
DEVELOPMENTS OF NOTE
7.
MINUTES
7.A
July 2, 2026, City Commission Workshop for Property Tax Reform and Budgetary Impact Minutes
Staff Contact: Vanessa Castillo, MMC, City Clerk, [email protected]
2026-07-02 DRAFT Workshop - Property Tax Reform and Budgetary Impact Minutes with Link and Attachments
7.B
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Mon Aug 3, 2026
Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) Florence Villa Advisory Committee
Florence Villa CRA committee to appoint chair and review grant for 1923 Brown St NE
The Florence Villa Advisory Committee will meet to approve minutes from the May 2026 meeting, appoint a chair, and review a residential improvement grant application for 1923 Brown Street NE. The committee will also receive updates on projects, grants, neighborhood services, and the budget.
- Appointment of Chair
- Residential Improvement Grant review for 1923 Brown St NE
- Project and Grant Updates
- Budget Update
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COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY (CRA) FLORENCE VILLA ADVISORY COMMITTEE
DATE:
Monday, August 3, 2026, 5:30 p.m.
LOCATION:
City Hall - John Fuller Auditorium
451 Third Street NW
Winter Haven, FL 33881
1.
Call to Order
2.
Roll Call
3.
Approval of Minutes
3.A
May 4, 2026 - Regular Meeting
May 4, 2026 Regular CRA Florence Villa Meeting Minutes - DRAFT
4.
Action Items
4.A
Appointment of Chair
4.B
Residential Improvement Grant - 1923 Brown St. NE
Summary - 1923 Brown St NE-Residential Improvement Grant
1923 Brown Street NE - RIG Scope & Estimates
5.
Reports/Presentations
5.A
Project and Grant Updates
5.B
Neighborhood Service Center
5.C
Budget Update
6.
Other Business
6.A
Comments from the Committee
6.B
Comments from Staff
Next Regular Meeting Date - November 2, 2026
6.C
Comments from the Public
7.
Adjournment
If a person decides to appeal any decision made by the Commission with respect to any matter considered at such meeting or hearing, they will need a record of the proceedings, and that, for such purpose, they may need to ensure that a verbatim record of the proceeding is made which record includes the testimony and evidence upon which the appeal is to be based (FS 286.0105). In accordance with the America …
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Fri Jul 31, 2026
City Commission Water Department Budget Briefing Workshop and Agenda Review Workshop Meeting
City Commission to review proposed Water Department budget for FY 2026-2027
The City Commission will hold a briefing workshop to discuss the proposed Water Department budget for fiscal year 2026-2027. The meeting also includes an agenda review session workshop.
- Water Department FY 2026-2027 Proposed Budget Presentation
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CITY COMMISSION WATER DEPARTMENT BUDGET BRIEFING WORKSHOP AND AGENDA REVIEW WORKSHOP MEETING
DATE:
Wednesday, August 5, 2026, 5:30 p.m.
LOCATION:
City Hall, John Fuller Auditorium
451 Third Street NW
Winter Haven, FL 33881
1.
CALL TO ORDER
- William Brian Yates, Mayor
2.
ROLL CALL
- Vanessa Castillo, MMC, City Clerk
3.
WATER DEPARTMENT BUDGET BRIEFING WORKSHOP DISCUSSION
3.A
Water Department FY 2026-2027 Proposed Budget Presentation - T. Michael Stavres, City Manager
Staff Contact: T. Michael Stavres, City Manager, [email protected]
4.
AGENDA REVIEW SESSION WORKSHOP
5.
ADJOURNMENT
If a person decides to appeal any decision made by the Commission with respect to any matter considered at such meeting or hearing, they will need a record of the proceedings, and that, for such purpose, they may need to ensure that a verbatim record of the proceeding is made which record includes the testimony and evidence upon which the appeal is to be based (FS 286.0105). In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and Florida Statutes, Section 286.26, persons with disabilities needing special accommodations to participate in this proceeding, should contact the City Clerk's Office, 451 Third Street, NW, Winter Haven, Florida 33881, in writing, not later than 48 hours prior to the proceeding; if not in writing, then not late …
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Tue Jul 28, 2026
Planning Commission Meeting
Planning Commission to hear two zoning change requests Aug 4
The Winter Haven Planning Commission will meet August 4 at 6 p.m. in City Hall to consider two zoning-related requests: a planned unit development amendment for AdventHealth Polk North, Inc. and a special use approval for personal storage by Vmar Dev, LLC. The meeting also includes routine procedural items such as approval of minutes and public comments.
- Amendment to Planned Unit Development Ordinance (O-24-47) for AdventHealth Polk North, Inc. at 6945 Cypress Gardens Boulevard (41.4 acres)
- Special Use Approval request by Vmar Dev, LLC for personal storage at Botticella Boulevard and Thompson Nursery Road (2.31 acres) in C-3 zoning district
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PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING
DATE:
Tuesday, August 4, 2026, 6:00 p.m.
LOCATION:
City Hall, John Fuller Auditorium
451 Third Street NW
Winter Haven, FL 33881
1.
Call to Order
2.
Roll Call
3.
Invocation and Pledge of Allegiance
4.
Approval of Minutes
4.A
July 9, 2026 Meeting Minutes
Staff Contact: Jordan Warren, Planning Assistant, [email protected]
July 9, 2026 Meeting Minutes
5.
Explanation of Hearings by Chair
6.
Hearings - Old Business
7.
Hearings - New Business
7.A
P-26-20 - Request by AdventHealth Polk North, Inc. to amend Planned Unit Development Ordinance (O-24-47). General Location: 6945 Cypress Gardens Boulevard. The area covered by this request is 41.4 +/- acres.
Staff Contact: Heather Reuter, Senior Planner, [email protected]
Summary - Case Number P-26-20
7.B
P-26-03-S - Request by Vmar Dev, LLC for Special Use Approval for personal storage in the Commercial- Highway (C-3) zoning district. General Location: The northeast corner of the intersection of Botticella Boulevard and Thompson Nursery Road. The area covered by this request is 2.31 +/- acres.
Staff Contact: Heather Reuter, Senior Planner, [email protected]
Summary - Case Number P-26-03-S
8.
Other Business
8.A
Comments from Staff
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Tue Jul 28, 2026
Special City Commission Meeting
Commission to hold de novo hearing for drinking establishment request
The City Commission will hold a de novo hearing regarding a request by Samuel Anicette. The request seeks Special Use Approval for a large-scale drinking establishment.
- De novo hearing for Case Number P-26-02-S: large-scale drinking establishment at 221 Martin Luther King Boulevard, NE
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SPECIAL CITY COMMISSION MEETING
DATE:
Monday, July 27, 2026, 5:00 p.m.
LOCATION:
City Hall, John Fuller Auditorium
451 Third Street NW
Winter Haven, FL 33881
1.
CALL TO ORDER
- Brian Yates, Mayor
2.
ROLL CALL
- Vanessa Castillo, MMC, City Clerk
3.
DE NOVO HEARING
3.A
DN-P-26-02-S - Request by Samuel Anicette for a de novo hearing for Case Number P-26-02-S, an application by Samuel Anicette for Special Use Approval for a large-scale drinking establishment located in the Commercial- Highway (C-3) zoning district (221 Martin Luther King Boulevard, NE)
Staff Contact: Heather Reuter, Senior Planner, [email protected]
Summary - Case Number DN-P-26-02-S
June 2, 2026 Planning Commission Meeting Minutes
P-26-02-S Order
4.
ADJOURNMENT
If a person decides to appeal any decision made by the Commission with respect to any matter considered at such meeting or hearing, they will need a record of the proceedings, and that, for such purpose, they may need to ensure that a verbatim record of the proceeding is made which record includes the testimony and evidence upon which the appeal is to be based (FS 286.0105). In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and Florida Statutes, Section 286.26, persons with disabilities needing special accommodations to participate in this proceeding, should contact the City Clerk's …
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Mon Jul 27, 2026
City Commission
City Commission to vote on 2050 Comprehensive Plan and land-use map updates
The Winter Haven City Commission will hold a public hearing on proposed updates to the 2050 Comprehensive Plan and Future Land Use Map Series. The meeting will also consider a Tampa Electric Company easement agreement, a millage rate proposal for FY 2026-27, and a task order for the Pollard Road Water Resource Facility expansion.
- TECO Easement agreement for location map review
- O-26-16: Adopt 2050 Winter Haven Comprehensive Plan (public hearing)
- O-26-17: Adopt 2050 Future Land Use Map Series (public hearing)
- O-26-18: Amend Industrial Pretreatment ordinance sections with fee schedule
- Approval of Task Order #3 for Pollard Road Water Resource Facility expansion
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CITY COMMISSION MEETING
DATE:
Monday, July 27, 2026, 6:00 p.m.
LOCATION:
City Hall - John Fuller Auditorium
451 Third Street NW
Winter Haven, FL 33881
1.
CALL TO ORDER - Brian Yates, Mayor
2.
ROLL CALL - Vanessa Castillo, MMC, City Clerk
3.
INVOCATION - Bishop Willie Mincey, True Holiness Tabernacle
4.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - Vanessa Castillo, MMC, City Clerk
5.
PRESENTATIONS
5.A
"Florida Water Professionals Month " - David Nicholson, Wastewater Treatment Plants Manager; Travis Pike, Operations Manager; David Rodriguez, Water Plant Manager; Amanda Wisham, Utility Customer Service Division Manager; Don Meroni, Utility Engineering Manager; and Kandace Lightsey, Utility Fiscal Manager
Staff Contact: Gary M. Hubbard , Water Department Director , [email protected]
Proclamation
6.
DEVELOPMENTS OF NOTE
7.
MINUTES
8.
COMMENTS FROM THE AUDIENCE
9.
ORDINANCE(S) - SECOND READING - PUBLIC HEARING
10.
CONSENT AGENDA
10.A
Tampa Electric Company (TECO) Easement
Staff Contact: Eric Labbe, Economic Opportunity and Community Investment Director, [email protected]
Summary - TECO Easement
Easement Agreement
Easement Location Map
11.
RESOLUTION(S)
11.A
R-26-20 - Rescheduling the …
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Mon Jul 27, 2026
City Commission Meeting
City Commission to consider 2050 Comprehensive Plan and Future Land Use Map
The City Commission will hold public hearings on the 2050 Winter Haven Comprehensive Plan and the 2050 Future Land Use Map Series. The body is also considering updates to industrial pretreatment ordinances and a water facility task order.
- O-26-16: Adoption of the 2050 Winter Haven Comprehensive Plan
- O-26-17: Adoption of the 2050 Future Land Use Map Series
- O-26-18: Amendments to Code of Ordinances for Industrial Pretreatment
- Task Order #3 for the Water Resource Facility at Pollard Road (RFQ-24-18)
- Tampa Electric Company (TECO) Easement agreement
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CITY COMMISSION MEETING
DATE:
Monday, July 27, 2026, 6:00 p.m.
LOCATION:
City Hall - John Fuller Auditorium
451 Third Street NW
Winter Haven, FL 33881
1.
CALL TO ORDER - Brian Yates, Mayor
2.
ROLL CALL - Vanessa Castillo, MMC, City Clerk
3.
INVOCATION - Bishop Willie Mincey, True Holiness Tabernacle
4.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - Vanessa Castillo, MMC, City Clerk
5.
PRESENTATIONS
5.A
"Florida Water Professionals Month " - Travis Pike, Operations Manager; David Nicholson, Wastewater Treatment Plants Manager; David Rodriguez, Water Plant Manager; Amanda Wisham, Utility Customer Service Division Manager; Don Meroni, Meter Services Superintendent; and Kandace Lightsey, Utility Fiscal Manager
Staff Contact: Gary M. Hubbard , Water Department Director , [email protected]
6.
DEVELOPMENTS OF NOTE
7.
MINUTES
8.
COMMENTS FROM THE AUDIENCE
9.
ORDINANCE(S) - SECOND READING - PUBLIC HEARING
10.
CONSENT AGENDA
10.A
Approval of Task Order #3 for the Water Resource Facility at Pollard Road (RFQ-24-18)
Staff Contact: Gary M. Hubbard , Water Department Director , [email protected]
Summary - Task Order #3 WWTP3 Expansion-Preconstruction Services
Water Resource Facility, Task Order #3
10.B
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Thu Jul 23, 2026
City Commission Budget Briefing Workshop and Agenda Review Workshop
City Commission reviews FY 2026-2027 proposed budget
The City Commission holds a budget briefing workshop to discuss the proposed FY 2026-2027 budget presented by the City Manager. This is a workshop and agenda review session, no formal decisions are expected.
- Presentation of FY 2026-2027 Proposed Budget by City Manager T. Michael Stavres
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CITY COMMISSION WATER DEPARTMENT BUDGET BRIEFING WORKSHOP AND AGENDA REVIEW WORKSHOP MEETING
DATE:
Wednesday, July 22, 2026, 5:30 p.m.
LOCATION:
City Hall, John Fuller Auditorium
451 Third Street NW
Winter Haven, FL 33881
1.
CALL TO ORDER
- William Brian Yates, Mayor
2.
ROLL CALL
- Vanessa Castillo, MMC, City Clerk
3.
BUDGET BRIEFING WORKSHOP DISCUSSION
3.A
City of Winter Haven FY 2026-2027 Proposed Budget Presentation - T. Michael Stavres, City Manager
Staff Contact: T. Michael Stavres, City Manager, [email protected]
4.
AGENDA REVIEW SESSION WORKSHOP
5.
ADJOURNMENT
If a person decides to appeal any decision made by the Commission with respect to any matter considered at such meeting or hearing, they will need a record of the proceedings, and that, for such purpose, they may need to ensure that a verbatim record of the proceeding is made which record includes the testimony and evidence upon which the appeal is to be based (FS 286.0105). In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and Florida Statutes, Section 286.26, persons with disabilities needing special accommodations to participate in this proceeding, should contact the City Clerk's Office, 451 Third Street, NW, Winter Haven, Florida 33881, in writing, not later than 48 hours prior to the proceeding; if not in writing, then not later than four (4 …
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Wed Jul 22, 2026
City Commission Budget Briefing Workshop and Agenda Review Workshop
City Commission to review proposed FY 2026-2027 budget
The City Commission will hold a budget briefing workshop featuring a presentation on the proposed FY 2026-2027 budget by City Manager T. Michael Stavres. The meeting also includes an agenda review session.
- Presentation of the City of Winter Haven FY 2026-2027 Proposed Budget
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CITY COMMISSION WATER DEPARTMENT BUDGET BRIEFING WORKSHOP AND AGENDA REVIEW WORKSHOP MEETING
DATE:
Wednesday, July 22, 2026, 5:30 p.m.
LOCATION:
City Hall, John Fuller Auditorium
451 Third Street NW
Winter Haven, FL 33881
1.
CALL TO ORDER
- William Brian Yates, Mayor
2.
ROLL CALL
- Vanessa Castillo, MMC, City Clerk
3.
BUDGET BRIEFING WORKSHOP DISCUSSION
3.A
City of Winter Haven FY 2026-2027 Proposed Budget Presentation - T. Michael Stavres, City Manager
Staff Contact: T. Michael Stavres, City Manager, [email protected]
4.
AGENDA REVIEW SESSION WORKSHOP
5.
ADJOURNMENT
If a person decides to appeal any decision made by the Commission with respect to any matter considered at such meeting or hearing, they will need a record of the proceedings, and that, for such purpose, they may need to ensure that a verbatim record of the proceeding is made which record includes the testimony and evidence upon which the appeal is to be based (FS 286.0105). In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and Florida Statutes, Section 286.26, persons with disabilities needing special accommodations to participate in this proceeding, should contact the City Clerk's Office, 451 Third Street, NW, Winter Haven, Florida 33881, in writing, not later than 48 hours prior to the proceeding; if not in writing, then not later than four (4 …
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Fri Jul 17, 2026
Special City Commission Meeting
City Commission to hear de novo request for bar permit
The Winter Haven City Commission will hold a de novo hearing to consider a Special Use Approval for a large-scale drinking establishment at 221 Martin Luther King Boulevard, NE. The request, Case Number DN-P-26-02-S, was previously reviewed by the Planning Commission.
- De novo hearing for Special Use Approval at 221 Martin Luther King Boulevard, NE
- Case Number DN-P-26-02-S
- Staff Contact: Heather Reuter, Senior Planner
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SPECIAL CITY COMMISSION MEETING
DATE:
Monday, July 27, 2026, 5:00 p.m.
LOCATION:
City Hall, John Fuller Auditorium
451 Third Street NW
Winter Haven, FL 33881
1.
CALL TO ORDER
- Brian Yates, Mayor
2.
ROLL CALL
- Vanessa Castillo, MMC, City Clerk
3.
DE NOVO HEARING
3.A
DN-P-26-02-S - Request by Samuel Anicette for a de novo hearing for Case Number P-26-02-S, an application by Samuel Anicette for Special Use Approval for a large-scale drinking establishment located in the Commercial- Highway (C-3) zoning district (221 Martin Luther King Boulevard, NE)
Staff Contact: Heather Reuter, Senior Planner, [email protected]
Summary - Case Number DN-P-26-02-S
June 2, 2026 Planning Commission Meeting Minutes
P-26-02-S Order
4.
ADJOURNMENT
If a person decides to appeal any decision made by the Commission with respect to any matter considered at such meeting or hearing, they will need a record of the proceedings, and that, for such purpose, they may need to ensure that a verbatim record of the proceeding is made which record includes the testimony and evidence upon which the appeal is to be based (FS 286.0105). In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and Florida Statutes, Section 286.26, persons with disabilities needing special accommodations to participate in this proceeding, should contact the City Clerk's …
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Tue Jul 14, 2026
City Commission Meeting
Winter Haven commission to discuss water/sewer connection fee study and library HVAC repairs
The City Commission will consider a consent agenda with multiple administrative items, including a water and sewer connection fee and rate study, emergency sludge dewatering at Wastewater Treatment Plant #3, and emergency repairs to the library's HVAC units. A resolution adopting the 2025 Annual Lakes Report will also be voted on. New business includes discussion of commissioners' compensation and appointment of legal counsel for matters related to Blue Line Aviation.
- Water and Sewer Connection Fee and Rate Study (consent item 10.F)
- Kimley-Horn design services for Old Helena Road complete street project (consent item 10.K)
- Assignment of Physicians Partnership developer's agreement to Coregro 550 Winter Haven, LLC (consent item 10.A)
- Emergency sludge dewatering agreement with Synagro South, LLC for WWTP #3 (consent item 10.G)
- Emergency HVAC replacement and repairs at Winter Haven Public Library (consent item 10.J)
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CITY COMMISSION MEETING
DATE:
Monday, July 13, 2026, 6:00 p.m.
LOCATION:
City Hall - John Fuller Auditorium
451 Third Street NW
Winter Haven, FL 33881
1.
CALL TO ORDER - Brian Yates, Mayor
2.
ROLL CALL - Vanessa Castillo, MMC, City Clerk
3.
INVOCATION - Elder John Halman, St. Paul Worship Center
4.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - Vanessa Castillo, MMC, City Clerk
5.
PRESENTATIONS
5.A
"Lakes Appreciation Month" Proclamation - Frances Howell-Coleman, Lakes Advisory Committee
Staff Contact: Brittany Hart, Public Works Director, [email protected]
Proclamation
5.B
"Parks and Recreation Month" Proclamation - Scott Eilers, Interim Parks, Recreation & Culture Director
Staff Contact: Natalie Wilson, Special Events & Initiatives Coordinator, [email protected]
Proclamation
6.
DEVELOPMENTS OF NOTE
7.
MINUTES
7.A
May 26, 2026, Regular City Commission Meeting Minutes
Staff Contact: LaTonya Harris, CMC, FCRM, City Historian & Archivist | Deputy City Clerk , [email protected]
2026-05-26 DRAFT Regular City Commission Meeting Minutes (with Link & Attachments)
7.B
June 3, 2026, City Commission Agenda Review Session Minutes
Staff Contact: Vanessa Castillo, MMC, City Clerk, vcastillo@mywinte …
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Tue Jul 14, 2026
City Commission Meeting
Winter Haven Commission to discuss commissioner compensation and utility agreements
The City Commission will review a consent agenda featuring multiple utility and infrastructure contracts. The body will also discuss compensation for commissioners and the appointment of legal counsel for matters involving Blue Line Aviation, LLC.
- Discussion on Commissioners Compensation
- Appointment of legal counsel for Blue Line Aviation, LLC
- Emergency sludge dewatering agreement with Synagro South, LLC for Wastewater Treatment Plant #3
- Design services from Kimley-Horn for Old Helena Road and Cypress Gardens Road
- Adoption of the 2025 Annual Lakes Report (Resolution R-26-19)
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CITY COMMISSION MEETING
DATE:
Monday, July 13, 2026, 6:00 p.m.
LOCATION:
City Hall - John Fuller Auditorium
451 Third Street NW
Winter Haven, FL 33881
1.
CALL TO ORDER - Brian Yates, Mayor
2.
ROLL CALL - Vanessa Castillo, MMC, City Clerk
3.
INVOCATION - Elder John Halman, St. Paul Worship Center
4.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - Vanessa Castillo, MMC, City Clerk
5.
PRESENTATIONS
5.A
"Lakes Appreciation Month" Proclamation - Frances Howell-Coleman, Lakes Advisory Committee
Staff Contact: Brittany Hart, Public Works Director, [email protected]
Proclamation
5.B
"Parks and Recreation Month" Proclamation - Scott Eilers, Interim Parks, Recreation & Culture Director
Staff Contact: Natalie Wilson, Special Events & Initiatives Coordinator, [email protected]
Proclamation
6.
DEVELOPMENTS OF NOTE
7.
MINUTES
7.A
May 26, 2026, Regular City Commission Meeting Minutes
Staff Contact: LaTonya Harris, CMC, FCRM, City Historian & Archivist | Deputy City Clerk , [email protected]
2026-05-26 DRAFT Regular City Commission Meeting Minutes (with Link & Attachments)
7.B
June 3, 2026, City Commission Agenda Review Session Minutes
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Mon Jul 13, 2026
City Commission Meeting
Commissioners to discuss their own compensation, take up development deals
The City Commission will discuss possible changes to commissioner compensation in new business. A consent agenda includes multiple development agreements, utility rate studies, and emergency repairs. Commissioners will also authorize legal counsel for matters involving Blue Line Aviation and adopt the 2025 Annual Lakes Report.
- Assignment of Physicians Partnership developer’s agreement to Coregro 550 Winter Haven, LLC
- Discussion on commissioners compensation (Item 13.A)
- Water and sewer connection fee and rate study with Raftelis (Item 10.F)
- Emergency sludge dewatering agreement with Synagro South, LLC for WWTP #3 (Item 10.G)
- Kimley-Horn design services for Old Helena Road Complete Street project (Item 10.K)
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CITY COMMISSION MEETING
DATE:
Monday, July 13, 2026, 6:00 p.m.
LOCATION:
City Hall - John Fuller Auditorium
451 Third Street NW
Winter Haven, FL 33881
1.
CALL TO ORDER - Brian Yates, Mayor
2.
ROLL CALL - Vanessa Castillo, MMC, City Clerk
3.
INVOCATION - Elder John Halman, St. Paul Worship Center
4.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - Vanessa Castillo, MMC, City Clerk
5.
PRESENTATIONS
5.A
"Lakes Appreciation Month" Proclamation - Frances Howell-Coleman, Lakes Advisory Committee
Staff Contact: Brittany Hart, Public Works Director, [email protected]
Proclamation
5.B
"Parks and Recreation Month" Proclamation - Scott Eilers, Interim Parks, Recreation & Culture Director
Staff Contact: Natalie Wilson, Special Events & Initiatives Coordinator, [email protected]
Proclamation
6.
DEVELOPMENTS OF NOTE
7.
MINUTES
7.A
May 26, 2026, Regular City Commission Meeting Minutes
Staff Contact: LaTonya Harris, CMC, FCRM, City Historian & Archivist | Deputy City Clerk , [email protected]
2026-05-26 DRAFT Regular City Commission Meeting Minutes (with Link & Attachments)
7.B
June 3, 2026, City Commission Agenda Review Session Minutes
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Mon Jul 13, 2026
City Commission Agenda Review Session
City Commission to award engineering contracts for road and park projects
The Winter Haven City Commission will review and potentially approve contracts for engineering services on North Lake Shipp Drive and E. Lake Howard Drive SW, as well as dock repairs and safety surfacing at local parks.
- Award contract for North Lake Shipp Drive Complete Street Project to Kimley-Horn
- Authorize 30% design consulting for E. Lake Howard Drive SW Complete Street Project
- Lake Maude Nature Park Docks & Boardwalk Repairs and Lake Hartridge Nature Park Dock Replacement
- Rueben Williams Playground Pour in Place Rubber Safety Surfacing Renovation
- Workforce Housing Agreement - Gault Construction, LLC
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CITY COMMISSION MEETING
DATE: Monday, June 22, 2026, 6:00 p.m.
LOCATION: City Hall - John Fuller Auditorium
451 Third Street NW
Winter Haven, FL 33881
1. CALL TO ORDER - Brian Yates, Mayor
2. ROLL CALL - Vanessa Castillo, MMC, City Clerk
3. INVOCATION - Dr. Steve Harness, First Baptist Church
4. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - Vanessa Castillo, MMC, City Clerk
5. PRESENTATIONS
5.A *** AGENDA REVIEW ONLY *** Citrus Connection / Lakeland Area Mass Transit District
(LAMTD) Update - Erin Killebrew Kinlaw, Director of External Affairs
Staff Contact: T. Michael Stavres, City Manager, [email protected]
6. DEVELOPMENTS OF NOTE
7. MINUTES
7.A May 20, 2026, City Commission Agenda Review Session Minutes
Staff Contact: LaTonya Harris, CMC, FCRM, City Historian & Archivist | Deputy City Clerk,
[email protected]
2026-05-20 DRAFT Agenda Review Session Minutes (with Link and Attachment)
8. COMMENTS FROM THE AUDIENCE
9. ORDINANCE(S) - SECOND READING - PUBLIC HEARING
10. CONSENT AGENDA
10.A RFQ-26-22 - North Lake Shipp Drive Complete Street Project Engineering Services - Award of
Contract to Kimley-Horn and Associates, Inc.
Staff Contact: Brittany Hart, [email protected], [email protected]
Summary - RFQ-26-22 North Lake Shipp Drive Complete Street Project Engineering Services - Award of
Contract to Kimley-Horn and Associates Inc
Recommendation of Award
CITY COMMISSION MEETING – JUNE 22, 2026
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Wed Jul 8, 2026
City Commission Agenda Review Session
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CITY COMMISSION MEETING
DATE:
Monday, July 13, 2026, 6:00 p.m.
LOCATION:
City Hall - John Fuller Auditorium
451 Third Street NW
Winter Haven, FL 33881
1.
CALL TO ORDER - Brian Yates, Mayor
2.
ROLL CALL - Vanessa Castillo, MMC, City Clerk
3.
INVOCATION - Elder John Halman, St. Paul Worship Center
4.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - Vanessa Castillo, MMC, City Clerk
5.
PRESENTATIONS
5.A
"Lakes Appreciation Month" Proclamation - Frances Howell-Coleman, Lakes Advisory Committee
Staff Contact: Brittany Hart, Public Works Director, [email protected]
Proclamation
5.B
"Parks and Recreation Month" Proclamation - Scott Eilers, Interim Parks, Recreation & Culture Director
Staff Contact: Natalie Wilson, Special Events & Initiatives Coordinator, [email protected]
Proclamation
5.C
*** AGENDA REVIEW ONLY *** South Polk Pathways to Prosperity - Beneshea Frazier, Economic Development Director, Central Florida Regional Planning Council
Staff Contact: Eric Labbe, Economic Opportunity & Community Investment Director, [email protected]
5.D
*** AGENDA REVIEW ONLY *** Strategic Plan Presentation: Environmental Stewardship
Staff Contact: T. Michael Stavres, City Manager, [email protected]
6.
DEVELOPMENTS OF NOTE
7. …
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Thu Jul 2, 2026
Planning Commission Meeting
Planning Commission to consider adoption of 2050 Comprehensive Plan
The Winter Haven Planning Commission will hold public hearings on two major items: a request to rezone six parcels at 717 Sixth St SW from Commercial-Heavy (C-4) to Planned Unit Development (PUD), and adoption of the 2050 Winter Haven Comprehensive Plan and Future Land Use Map. The commission will also consider approval of the June 2, 2026 meeting minutes.
- Rezone 4.24 acres at 717 Sixth St SW from C-4 to PUD (case P-26-19)
- Adopt 2050 Winter Haven Comprehensive Plan and Future Land Use Map Series (cases P-26-16 and P-26-17)
- Approval of June 2, 2026 meeting minutes
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PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING
DATE:
Thursday, July 9, 2026, 6:00 p.m.
LOCATION:
City Hall, John Fuller Auditorium
451 Third Street NW
Winter Haven, FL 33881
1.
Call to Order
2.
Roll Call
3.
Invocation and Pledge of Allegiance
4.
Approval of Minutes
4.A
June 2, 2026 Meeting Minutes
Staff Contact: Jordan Warren, Planning Assistant, [email protected]
June 2, 2026 Meeting Minutes
5.
Explanation of Hearings by Chair
6.
Hearings - Old Business
7.
Hearings - New Business
7.A
P-26-19 - Request by Lake May District JV, LLC to rezone six (6) parcels from Commercial- Heavy (C-4) zoning district to Planned Unit Development (PUD) zoning district. General Location: 717 Sixth Street, SW. The area covered by this request is 4.24 +/- acres.
Staff Contact: Heather Reuter, Senior Planner, [email protected]
Summary - Case Number P-26-19
7.B
P-26-16 and P-26-17 - Administrative request to adopt the 2050 Winter Haven Comprehensive Plan in response to the 2025 Evaluation and Appraisal Report (EAR) and to also adopt the 2050 Future Land Use Map Series.
Staff Contact: Heather Reuter, Senior Planner, [email protected]
Summary - Case Numbers P-26-16 and P-26-17
Draft 2050 Winter Haven Comprehensive Plan
8.
Other Business
8.A
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Tue Jun 23, 2026
City Commission Meeting
Winter Haven commission to award North Lake Shipp Drive complete street contract
The City Commission is meeting primarily to consider a consent agenda containing multiple contracts and agreements. Key items include awarding an engineering services contract to Kimley-Horn for the North Lake Shipp Drive Complete Street Project and a consulting agreement for the E. Lake Howard Drive SW Complete Street Project. Also on the consent agenda are a workforce housing agreement with Gault Construction and various park improvements.
- Award of contract to Kimley-Horn and Associates, Inc. for North Lake Shipp Drive Complete Street Project engineering services (10.A)
- Consulting agreement with Kimley-Horn for 30% design of E. Lake Howard Drive SW Complete Street and utility improvements (10.B)
- Transportation consulting services agreement with Kimley-Horn for a Transportation Safety Action Plan (10.C)
- Workforce Housing Agreement with Gault Construction, LLC (10.I)
- Lake Maude Nature Park docks & boardwalk repairs and Lake Hartridge Nature Park dock replacement (10.G)
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CITY COMMISSION MEETING
DATE:
Monday, June 22, 2026, 6:00 p.m.
LOCATION:
City Hall - John Fuller Auditorium
451 Third Street NW
Winter Haven, FL 33881
1.
CALL TO ORDER - Tracy Mercer, Mayor Pro Tem
2.
ROLL CALL - Vanessa Castillo, MMC, City Clerk
3.
INVOCATION - Dr. Steve Harness, First Baptist Church
4.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - Vanessa Castillo, MMC, City Clerk
5.
PRESENTATIONS
6.
DEVELOPMENTS OF NOTE
7.
MINUTES
7.A
May 20, 2026, City Commission Agenda Review Session Minutes
Staff Contact: LaTonya Harris, CMC, FCRM, City Historian & Archivist | Deputy City Clerk, [email protected]
2026-05-20 DRAFT Agenda Review Session Minutes (with Link and Attachment)
8.
COMMENTS FROM THE AUDIENCE
9.
ORDINANCE(S) - SECOND READING - PUBLIC HEARING
10.
CONSENT AGENDA
10.A
RFQ-26-22 - North Lake Shipp Drive Complete Street Project Engineering Services - Award of Contract to Kimley-Horn and Associates, Inc.
Staff Contact: Brittany Hart, [email protected] , [email protected]
Summary - RFQ-26-22 North Lake Shipp Drive Complete Street Project Engineering Services - Award of Contract to Kimley-Horn and Associates Inc
Recommendation of Award
Tabulation of Proposals
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Wed Jun 17, 2026
City Commission Agenda Review Session
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CITY COMMISSION MEETING
DATE:
Monday, June 22, 2026, 6:00 p.m.
LOCATION:
City Hall - John Fuller Auditorium
451 Third Street NW
Winter Haven, FL 33881
1.
CALL TO ORDER - Brian Yates, Mayor
2.
ROLL CALL - Vanessa Castillo, MMC, City Clerk
3.
INVOCATION - Dr. Steve Harness, First Baptist Church
4.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - Vanessa Castillo, MMC, City Clerk
5.
PRESENTATIONS
5.A
*** AGENDA REVIEW ONLY *** Citrus Connection / Lakeland Area Mass Transit District (LAMTD) Update - Erin Killebrew Kinlaw, Director of External Affairs
Staff Contact: T. Michael Stavres, City Manager, [email protected]
6.
DEVELOPMENTS OF NOTE
7.
MINUTES
7.A
May 20, 2026, City Commission Agenda Review Session Minutes
Staff Contact: LaTonya Harris, CMC, FCRM, City Historian & Archivist | Deputy City Clerk, [email protected]
2026-05-20 DRAFT Agenda Review Session Minutes (with Link and Attachment)
8.
COMMENTS FROM THE AUDIENCE
9.
ORDINANCE(S) - SECOND READING - PUBLIC HEARING
10.
CONSENT AGENDA
10.A
RFQ-26-22 - North Lake Shipp Drive Complete Street Project Engineering Services - Award of Contract to Kimley-Horn and Associates, Inc.
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Fri Jun 12, 2026
Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) Florence Villa Advisory Committee
Florence Villa CRA advisory committee to endorse FY 27 budget
The Florence Villa CRA Advisory Committee will consider endorsing the FY 27 budget proposal. The committee also will receive updates on community outreach tools and current project and grant statuses. A draft of the March 30, 2026, regular meeting minutes is up for approval.
- Budget Endorsement for Florence Villa CRA FY 27
- Community Outreach Tools presentation (Item 4.A)
- Project and Grant Updates (Item 4.B)
- Approval of March 30, 2026, regular meeting minutes
- Next regular meeting scheduled for August 3, 2026; CRA Board Training on June 11, 2026
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COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY (CRA) FLORENCE VILLA ADVISORY COMMITTEE
DATE:
Monday, May 4, 2026, 5:30 p.m.
LOCATION:
City Hall - John Fuller Auditorium
451 Third Street NW
Winter Haven, FL 33881
1.
Call to Order
2.
Roll Call
3.
Approval of Minutes
3.A
March 30 2026 - Regular Meeting Minutes
Staff Contact: Samise Lee, CRA Coordinator, [email protected]
March 30, 2026-CRA Florence Villa Regular Meeting Minutes-DRAFT
4.
Reports and Presentations
4.A
Community Outreach Tools
4.B
Project and Grant Updates
5.
Action Items
5.A
Budget Endorsement
Staff Contact: Angie Hibbard, CRA Manager, [email protected]
Summary - Florence Villa CRA FY 27 Budget Proposal
FV FY 27 Budget Presentation
6.
Other Business
6.A
Comments from the Committee
6.B
Comments from the Staff
i. Next Regular Meeting Date - August 3, 2026
ii. CRA Board Training Date - June 11, 2026
6.C
Comments from the Public
7.
Adjournment
If a person decides to appeal any decision made by the Commission with respect to any matter considered at such meeting or hearing, they will need a record of the proceedings, and that, for such purpose, they may need to ensure that a verbatim record of the proceeding is made which rec …
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Fri Jun 12, 2026
Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) Downtown Advisory Committee
CRA committee to vote on commercial grants, budget amendment, SouthState Bank project
The Downtown Advisory Committee will consider approving commercial improvement grants for four properties: 260 Ave A SW (TwoSixty SW LLC), 100 & 118 3rd St SW (Jensen's Corner Bar and Jessie's Lounge), 308 Ave D NW (Carlton Music Center), and 187 Ave D NW (Flamingo Sound). The committee will also consider a budget amendment to provide additional funding for the Commercial Improvement Grant program and a REDA II application for the SouthState Bank project. Discussion items include the Fiscal Year 2027 budget and sign priority.
- Commercial improvement grants for 260 Ave A SW, 100 & 118 3rd St SW, 308 Ave D NW, and 187 Ave D NW
- Budget amendment for additional Commercial Improvement Grant funding
- REDA II application for SouthState Bank project
- Discussion of Fiscal Year 2027 budget
- Discussion of sign priority
community-redevelopmentdowntowncommercial-improvement-grantsbudget-amendmenteconomic-developmentreda-iisouthstate-banksign-priority
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DATE:
Monday, April 20, 2026,
4:30 p.m.
LOCATION:
City Hall - John Fuller Auditorium
451 Third Street NW
Winter Haven, FL 33881
1.
Call to Order
2.
Roll Call
3.
Approval of Minutes
3.A
February 2, 2026 - Regular Meeting Minutes
4.
Presentations/Updates
5.
Action Items
5.A
Residential Improvement Grants - None
5.B
Commercial Improvement Grants
i
.
260 Ave A SW / TwoSixty SW, LLC
ii
.
100 & 118 3rd St SW / Jensen's Corner Bar and Jessie's Lounge
iii
.
308 Ave D NW / Carlton Music Center
iv
.
187 Ave D NW / Flamingo Sound
5.C
Budget Amendment
COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY (CRA) DOWNTOWN ADVISORY COMMITTEE
Staff Contact:
Samise Lee, CRA Coordinator, [email protected]
February 2, 2026 CRA Downtown Regular Meeting Minutes
Staff Contact:
Eric Labbe, Director of Economic Opportunity & Community Investment,
[email protected]
Summary - TwoSixty SW LLC Commercial Improvement Grant
CIGP - TwoSixty SW LLC
Summary - Properties on 3rd, LLC - Commercial Improvement Grant
CIGP -
Properties on 3rd, LLC - Jensen's Corner Bar and Jessie's Lounge Properties
CIGP - Carlton Music
Summary - Carlton Music Commercial Improvement Grant
Summary - Flamingo Sound Commercial Improvement Grant
CIGP - Flamingo Sound
Staff Contact:
Angela Hibbard, CRA Manager, [email protected]
Summary - Budget Amendment - Additional Funding for Commercial Improvement Grant
COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY (CRA) DOWNTOWN ADVISORY COMMITTEE – APRIL 20, 2026
5.D
REDA II Applica …
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Fri Jun 12, 2026
Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) Florence Villa Advisory Committee
CRA Florence Villa committee to consider Dewdney Plaza incentive package and grant
The Winter Haven Community Redevelopment Agency Florence Villa Advisory Committee will meet on March 30, 2026, to discuss action items including a proposed incentive package for Dewdney Plaza 2 and a Commercial Improvement Grant for Dewdney Plaza. The committee will also review budget project guidance and hear project updates. No residential improvement grants are on the agenda.
- Action item: Dewdney Plaza 2 Incentive Package
- Action item: Dewdney Plaza Commercial Improvement Grant
- Discussion item: Budget Projects Guidance
- Approval of minutes from June 30, 2025 regular and February 10, 2026 special meetings
- Report on project updates and grants
community-redevelopmentflorence-villawinterhavencommercial-grantseconomic-developmentdewdney-plazabudget
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DATE:
Monday, March 30, 2026,
5:30 p.m.
LOCATION:
City Hall - John Fuller Auditorium
451 Third Street NW
Winter Haven, FL 33881
1.
Call to Order
2.
Roll Call
3.
Approval of Minutes
3.A
June 30, 2025 - Regular Meeting
3.B
February 10, 2026 - Special Meeting
4.
Reports/Presentations
4.A
Project Updates/Grants
5.
Action Items
5.A
Residential Improvement Grant - None
5.B
Commercial Improvement Grant Program
i
.
Dewdney Plaza 2 - Incentive Package
ii
.
Dewdney Plaza Commercial Improvement Grant
6.
Discussion Items
COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY (CRA) FLORENCE VILLA ADVISORY COMMITTEE
Staff Contact:
Samise Lee, CRA Coordinator, [email protected]
June 30, 2025 - CRA Florence Villa Regular Meeting Minutes
Staff Contact:
Samise Lee, CRA Coordinator, [email protected]
February 10, 2026 - CRA Florence Villa Special Meeting Minutes
Staff Contact:
Angela Hibbard, CRA Manager, [email protected]
Staff Contact:
Eric Labbe,
Director of Economic Opportunity & Community Investment,
[email protected]
Summary - Dewdney Plaza 2 Incentive Package
Attachment - Dewdney Plaza 2
Summary - Dewdney Plaza Commercial Improvement Grant
Commercial Improvement Grant Application - Dewdney Plaza
COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY (CRA) FLORENCE VILLA ADVISORY COMMITTEE – MARCH 30, 2026
6.A
Budget Projects Guidance
7.
Other Business
7.A
Comments from the Committee
7.B
Comments from Staff
Next Regular Meeting Date - May 4, 2026
7.C
Comments from the Public
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Showing the 30 most recent meetings of 101 on record. See the yearly meeting archives below for the full history.
💰 Federal awards (top 10 by amount)
Largest recent federal contract/grant awards to recipients in this city (2023–present), via USAspending.gov.
| $3.5M | HUMAN CAPITAL RESOURCES AND CONCEPTS, INC Department of Defense · PROVIDING ANTITERRORISM SUPPORT SERVICES TO THE OPMG. |
| $2.3M | EMRIDGE TECHNOLOGY LLC Department of Defense · BLDG 1005 FIBER INSTALL CREECH AFB |
| $1.6M | HUMAN CAPITAL RESOURCES AND CONCEPTS, INC Environmental Protection Agency · GSA TASK ORDER TITLE: REGION 6 IDENTIFICATION ISSUANCE (BADGING) SUPP |
| $1.3M | HUMAN CAPITAL RESOURCES AND CONCEPTS, INC Peace Corps · HUMAN RESOURCES SUPPORT SERVICES |
| $1.1M | HUMAN CAPITAL RESOURCES AND CONCEPTS, INC Department of Defense · PROVIDE ESCORTS SERVICES FOR THE MORRELL OPERATIONS CENTER (MOC) IN SU |
| $1.1M | HUMAN CAPITAL RESOURCES AND CONCEPTS, INC Commodity Futures Trading Commission · PERSONNEL/PHYSICAL SECURITY |
| $968,816 | HUMAN CAPITAL RESOURCES AND CONCEPTS, INC Department of Defense · HR RECRUITING AND STAFFING SUPPORT SERVICES |
| $849,228 | COMP ENVIRONMENTAL, INC. Department of the Interior · CONSTRUCTION, REHAB WATER DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM AT LONG PINE KEY IN EVER |
| $790,431 | HUMAN CAPITAL RESOURCES AND CONCEPTS, INC Department of Defense · PEO-EIS VISITOR CONTROL ACCESS SERVICE |
| $785,652 | HUMAN CAPITAL RESOURCES AND CONCEPTS, INC Department of Defense · EXECUTIVE COACHING |
Source: USAspending.gov (U.S. Treasury) — federal awards only, not city budgets.
🌐 County-level context (Polk County)
County-level context — from BLS, IRS, FEMA, HUD, Census. These figures cover the whole county this city sits in, not just the city itself.
Net migration+18,556 people (+$590.5M net AGI · 2023)
Federal disasters (10 yr)17 ({"Hurricane": 18, "Fire": 7, "Freezing": 5, "Severe Storm": · last Fri Oct 11, 2024)
Traffic fatalities6 (1 pedestrian · 2024)
Business establishments13,992 (232,278 employees · 2023)
Fair Market Rent (2BR)$1,337/mo (1,010 assisted households · 2025)
Adults with low literacy26.6% (low numeracy 39% · 2017)
Sources: BLS LAUS, IRS SOI, FEMA, NHTSA FARS, Census CBP, HUD, NCES PIAAC
City profile
Everything below is drawn from this city’s own public record and primary-source government data. AI-written summaries are a finding aid, not a citable quote.
$139.5M
Annual budget
$110.5M
Debt outstanding
1,036
Permitted housing units
The money — in
source: Census gov-finance & state comptrollerBudget
Revenue$139.5M
Spending$126.6M
Revenue ran ahead of operating spending this year.
Debt load MODERATE
Outstanding debt$110.5M
Debt-to-revenue0.79×
Debt-load index57 / 100
A debt-load indicator (national percentile of debt, deficit & aid-reliance) — not a solvency verdict. Cross-checked against official state fiscal-stress scores where they exist.
Outcomes — economic mobility
source: Opportunity Atlas (Harvard) · research useFor kids who grew up here in low-income households, their adult household-income rank (0–1). The average hides a gap by race:
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Where it’s happening
geocoded land-use decisions🗺 Interactive map
Every rezoning, development approval, and permit — explore the geocoded records in the research explorer.