Winter Haven, Florida

Planning Commission Meeting

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

City Commission Meeting

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)

City Commission Meeting

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)

City Commission Agenda Review Session

Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) Florence Villa Advisory Committee

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 Redevelopment Agency (CRA) Downtown Advisory Committee

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

Special Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) Board Meeting

The Winter Haven Community Redevelopment Agency Board meets in special session to act on several economic development items, including a developer's agreement for SouthState Bank under the REDA II program, intermittent draw agreements and a developer's agreement for Dewdney Plaza commercial improvement grants, a budget reallocation to fund additional grants, and an appeal of a denied commercial improvement grant for properties at 100 and 118 3rd Street SW (Jensen's Corner Bar and Jessie's Lounge). The board will also receive informational updates from the Downtown and Florence Villa Advisory Committees.

• SouthState Bank REDA II Application - Developer's Agreement
• Agreement for Intermittent Draws - Commercial Improvement Grant - Dewdney Plaza (two items: Dewdney Plaza and Dewdney Plaza 2)
• Developer's Agreement - Dewdney Plaza 2
• Budget Reallocation for Additional Commercial Improvement Grant Funding
• Appeal of Commercial Improvement Grant decision for 100 & 118 3rd Street SW (Jensen's Corner Bar and Jessie's Lounge)

Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) Florence Villa Advisory Committee

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

City Commission Agenda Review Session

The Winter Haven City Commission will hold public hearings on a rezoning request and a budget amendment, and consider resolutions to vacate a right-of-way and release a subdivision bond. New business includes approving a comprehensive agreement for a 292-space parking facility and awarding FY27 grants.

• Second reading and public hearing on O-26-12 to rezone 2001 First Street North from Mixed Use to Commercial-Highway (C-3)
• Second reading and public hearing on O-26-15 to amend the FY26 budget
• Resolution R-26-15 to vacate a portion of West Lake Eloise Drive right-of-way
• Resolution R-26-17 to release the performance bond for Willowbrook North Subdivision
• Comprehensive agreement for a 292-space parking facility (unsolicited proposal)

Special Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) Downtown Advisory Committee Meeting

The Downtown Advisory Committee will consider endorsing the FY27 budget proposal for the Community Redevelopment Agency. Two linked budget documents—Summary FY27 Budget Proposal and Downtown FY27 Budget Proposal—are up for discussion. Other agenda items are procedural: call to order, roll call, public comments, and adjournment.

• Budget Endorsement – committee to consider endorsing the FY27 budget for the Downtown CRA

City Commission Meeting

The commission will consider consent agenda items including awarding a contract for the Roosevelt Drive Complete Street Project to Ajax Paving Industries, LLC, and a developer's agreement for Dewdney Plaza 2. Other items include transfer of public roads on Avenue K SW, purchase of a refuse truck, and several water-related contracts. The meeting also features three proclamations and resolutions on an easement and capital asset policy.

• Award of contract to Ajax Paving Industries for Roosevelt Drive Complete Street Project (ITB-26-15)
• Transfer of public roads on Avenue K SW from 6th to 3rd Street SW
• Developer's agreement for Dewdney Plaza 2
• Purchase of Autocar ACX64 refuse truck for commercial solid waste collection
• Resolution R-26-16 accepting easement from Gates of Lake Region HOA

Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) Board

The CRA Board will hear proposed budgets for the Florence Villa and Downtown CRA districts, consider appointments to advisory committees, and vote on the assignment of a developer agreement from Physicians Partnership LLP to CoreGro 550 Winter Haven, LLC. The board will also approve meeting minutes from January, March, and April 2026.

• Proposed budget presentations for Florence Villa and Downtown CRA districts
• Appointment of Patricia Salary to Florence Villa Advisory Committee
• Appointments of Alex Loftus Skubna, Tyler Spence, and Paul Illouz to Downtown Advisory Committee
• Assignment of Physician's Partnership developer agreement to CoreGro 550 Winter Haven, LLC
• Approval of draft minutes from January 12, March 9, and April 27, 2026 meetings

City Commission Agenda Review Session

City Commission Meeting

The Winter Haven City Commission will hold a second-reading public hearing on a request to rezone one parcel at 2001 First Street North from Mixed Use (MX) to Commercial-Highway (C-3). The consent agenda includes multiple water infrastructure design contracts and an annual sewer lining contract. New business items include recommendations for FY27 grant awards and a comprehensive agreement for a 292-space parking facility.

• Public hearing on O-26-12: rezone 2001 First Street North from MX to C-3 (Beacon Six Holdings, LLC)
• Second reading of O-26-15: amending the FY2026 budget appropriation
• Consent item: Pollard Road Water Production Facility final design and CMAR support services (RFQ-21-24)
• Resolution R-26-15: request by Forestar to vacate a portion of West Lake Eloise Drive right-of-way
• New business: comprehensive agreement for an unsolicited 292-space parking facility proposal

City Commission Agenda Review Session

City Commission Meeting

The City Commission will hold first reading of an ordinance to rezone two parcels at 120 and 124 Avenue H, SE from Commercial-Highway (C-3) to Mixed Use (MX). The consent agenda includes an equipment donation from Polk County to Chain of Lakes Park, a parking lot repaving change order, a police training range upgrade, and the purchase of a new truck for Public Works. Resolutions on accepting roadway improvements on Lake Ruby Drive and releasing a bond for Willowbrook South Subdivision are also scheduled.

• First reading of O-26-10 to rezone 120 and 124 Avenue H, SE from C-3 to Mixed Use
• Equipment donation from Polk County to Chain of Lakes Park via interlocal agreement
• Change order for Chain of Lakes Phase II NW parking lot mill and resurface
• Digimation Advanced Range Training (DART) upgrade for police
• Budget amendment ordinance O-26-13 appropriating funds for FY ending September 30, 2026

City Commission Meeting

The Winter Haven City Commission is meeting to consider several ordinances and consent agenda items. Key items include a second-reading public hearing on rezoning two parcels at 120 and 124 Avenue H, SE from Commercial-Highway to Mixed Use, and a budget amendment for fiscal year 2026. The consent agenda includes acceptance of the annual financial report, agreements for road transfers, a change order for road extension, airport mowing contract, taxilane rehabilitation grant amendment, and an opioid settlement agreement.

• Second-reading public hearing on rezoning 120 and 124 Avenue H, SE from C-3 to MX
• Ordinance O-26-13 amending budget for fiscal year ending September 30, 2026
• Consent agenda item: Opioid Settlement Agreement (six remnant)
• Agreement for Transfer of Public Roads - Boys Club Road
• Change Order #1 for Logistics Pkwy/Pollard Road Extension Phase I (ITB-25-34)

City Commission Meeting

The City Commission will hold public hearings on two second-reading ordinances: one amending the current fiscal year budget for airport carpet, and another for the fiscal year ending 2026. They will also hear a first reading for a rezoning request at 2001 First Street North from Mixed Use to Commercial-Highway. The consent agenda includes awards and change orders for airport, water, sewer, and police vehicle purchases.

• First reading of O-26-12 to rezone 2001 First Street North from MX to C-3
• Second reading of O-26-14 and O-26-15 for budget appropriations amendments
• Award of ITB-26-01 for Airport Commerce Park Phase I construction
• Purchase of four police vehicles and four motorcycles for $ (amount unspecified)
• Approval of grant agreements for airport PAPI replacement and high-security gate

City Commission Agenda Review Session

City Commission Agenda Review Session

City Commission Agenda Review Session

The Winter Haven City Commission will hold a first reading and public hearing on a request to rezone a parcel from Industrial-Light (I-1) to Multi-family Residential - Low Density (R-3). They will also consider a second reading of a budget amendment for purchase orders, resolutions supporting three FDOT sidewalk improvement projects, and the purchase of six new refuse trucks for residential solid waste collection. The agenda includes presentations of several proclamations and staff reports.

• First reading of O-26-07 to rezone a parcel from Industrial-Light (I-1) to Multi-family Residential - Low Density (R-3) – Antonio Araque requesting.
• Second reading and public hearing of O-26-09 appropriating funds for purchase orders for fiscal year ending September 30, 2026.
• Consideration of resolutions R-26-06, R-26-07, and R-26-08 supporting FDOT Transportation Alternatives for sidewalk projects on North Lake Maude, Fifth Street NE, and Fifth Street SE.
• Authorization to purchase six 2026 Autocar ACX64 with 31-yard New Way Sidewinder refuse bodies for residential solid waste collection.
• Discussion of 2026-2027 CDBG allocation funding support and public comment for R.H. Malcom Park.

City Commission Meeting

The Winter Haven City Commission will hold public hearings on two second-reading ordinances, including a rezoning of a parcel from Industrial-Light to Multi-family Residential Low Density, and a budget amendment. The consent agenda includes several purchasing and contract awards, such as a contract for the 3rd Street NW Complete Street project and purchase of firefighting gear. New business items include a Memorandum of Understanding with Forestar for impact fee credits and a proposed fee schedule for the Recreation & Cultural Center.

• Rezoning request for a parcel from Industrial-Light (I-1) to Multi-family Residential Low Density (R-3)
• Award of contract to Tucker Paving Inc. for the 3rd Street NW Complete Street project
• Memorandum of Understanding with Forestar (USA) Real Estate Group, Inc. regarding impact fee credits
• Establishment of a fee schedule and facility rental use policy for the Winter Haven Recreation & Cultural Center
• Purchase of 70 sets of structural firefighting PPE (bunker gear)

City Commission Agenda Review Session

The Winter Haven City Commission will hold a second-reading public hearing on a rezoning request to change an industrial parcel to multi-family residential (R-3). They will also vote on a budget amendment, several infrastructure contracts (including a complete-street project and water treatment plant upgrades), and new agreements for housing assistance and recreation center fees. Several proclamations and resolutions are scheduled for presentation and approval.

• O-26-07: Second reading public hearing to rezone a parcel from Industrial-Light (I-1) to Multi-family Residential Low Density (R-3), requested by Antonio Araque.
• O-26-11: Amending ordinance O-25-29 to appropriate funds for fiscal year ending September 30, 2026.
• ITB-26-20: Award of contract to Tucker Paving Inc. for the 3rd Street NW Complete Street Project.
• R-26-10: Approval of Local Housing Assistance Plan (LHAP) 2026-2029.
• Memorandum of Understanding with Forestar (USA) Real Estate Group regarding impact fee credits.

City Commission Agenda Review Session

The Winter Haven City Commission will review and likely approve a consent agenda including the purchase of four police vehicles via Cocoa Ford Inc., a summer camp bus lease with the School Board of Polk County, a temporary road closure for the WHPD 5k, library carpet replacement, lift station pump replacements, stormwater pond work, easements for a regional water cooperative, and a recommendation to award a Construction Manager at Risk contract for the Cypresswood & Pollard Road Water Production Facilities to Wharton Smith, Inc. Also on the agenda is the first reading of an ordinance (O-26-09) appropriating funds for purchase orders for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2026.

• Purchase of four (4) Police Vehicles via Cocoa Ford Inc.
• Summer Camp Bus Lease with The School Board of Polk County
• Temporary road closure request for the annual WHPD 5k run
• Replacement of Library Carpet
• Award of Construction Manager at Risk (CMAR) services for Cypresswood & Pollard Road Water Production Facilities to Wharton Smith, Inc. (Tampa, FL)

City Commission Meeting

The Winter Haven City Commission will hold a second reading public hearing on an ordinance appropriating funds for purchase orders, and a first reading on a request to rezone a parcel from Industrial-Light to Multi-family Residential (Low Density). The consent agenda includes the purchase of six new refuse trucks for residential solid waste collection. The Commission will also consider resolutions supporting FDOT sidewalk improvement projects and discuss CDBG funding for R.H. Malcom Park.

• Rezoning request (O-26-07) for a parcel from I-1 to R-3 (multi-family residential) – first reading
• Purchase of six 2026 Autocar ACX64 refuse trucks with 31-yard New Way Sidewinder bodies for residential solid waste collection (consent item 10.E)
• Resolutions supporting FDOT Transportation Alternatives applications for three sidewalk projects: North Lake Maude, Fifth Street NE, and Fifth Street SE (R-26-06, R-26-07, R-26-08)
• Second reading of O-26-09 appropriating funds for purchase orders for fiscal year ending September 30, 2026
• 2026-2027 CDBG Allocation Funding Support and public comment for R.H. Malcom Park (new business)

Special Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) Board

The Winter Haven CRA Board will consider and possibly adopt Resolution R-CRA-26-01 to establish a Commercial Improvement Grant Program. The board will also receive advisory committee minutes from the Downtown and Florence Villa committees as informational items.

• Resolution R-CRA-26-01 - Commercial Improvement Grant Program
• Downtown Advisory Committee Regular Meeting minutes (February 2, 2026)
• Florence Villa Advisory Committee Special Meeting minutes (February 10, 2026)

Planning Commission Meeting

The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing and decide on a rezoning request (P-26-05) by Timothy F. Campbell to change a 26.64+/- acre portion of a parcel from Planned Unit Development (PD) to Commercial-Highway (C-3) and Conservation (CN) zoning. The site is at the southwest corner of Cypress Gardens Boulevard and US Highway 27. No other substantive items are on the agenda beyond procedural matters.

• Rezoning request P-26-05 by Timothy F. Campbell for 26.64+/- acres at southwest corner of Cypress Gardens Boulevard and US Highway 27 from PD to C-3 and CN

City Commission Meeting

The Winter Haven City Commission will consider a Florida Job Growth Infrastructure Grant for a rail spur, a cooperation agreement with Tratt Properties LLC and others, and a construction contract award to R.W. Summers Railroad Contractor. The meeting also includes the swearing-in of newly elected commissioners Chad Davis and Clifton E. Dollison, election of mayor, and first readings of ordinances on subdivision regulations and certified recovery residences.

• Proclamations for Martin Luther King Jr. Day and Florida Arbor Day
• Approval of minutes from October through December 2025 meetings
• Reorganization of commission: swearing-in, election of mayor and mayor pro tem
• First reading of O-26-04 to amend code for certified recovery residences
• Consent agenda includes septic-to-sewer remediation award to B&B Underground Construction ($ amounts not specified)

Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) Board

The Community Redevelopment Agency Board will consider appointing Melinda Kalogridis to the Florence Villa CRA Advisory Committee, and Austin Tharp and Koreen Hobbs to the Downtown CRA Advisory Committee. The board will also approve minutes from November 10, 2025, and hear public comments.

• Appointment of Melinda Kalogridis to Florence Villa CRA Advisory Committee
• Appointment of Austin Tharp to Downtown CRA Advisory Committee
• Appointment of Koreen Hobbs to Downtown CRA Advisory Committee
• Approval of November 10, 2025 meeting minutes

City Commission Meeting

The City Commission will hold second-reading public hearings on four ordinances, including amendments to the Lake Ashton II PUD, capital improvements element, subdivision regulations, and new regulations for certified recovery residences. The commission will also consider resolutions to rename a portion of Avenue Y, NE and approve an FDOT Local Agency Program agreement for Roosevelt Drive construction. Consent agenda items include awarding a CEI services contract for a managed aquifer recharge well and aviation fuel supply agreements.

• O-26-01: Lake Ashton II CDD request to amend Planned Unit Development Ordinance O-07-78
• O-26-04: Amendment to Code of Ordinances to address certified recovery residences
• R-26-02: Renaming east/west portion of Avenue Y, NE as Ware Avenue, NE
• R-26-03: Approving FDOT LAP agreement for Roosevelt Drive from SR540 to Register Road
• RFQ-25-13: Awarding CEI services for Managed Aquifer Recharge Well at Bradco

Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) Downtown Advisory Committee

The Downtown Advisory Committee will consider two commercial facade grant applications at 501 W Central Ave (The Gun Room) and 475 E Central Ave (Releve Sports Medicine). The committee also will appoint a chair and vice-chair and discuss the Commercial Improvement Grant Program. There are no residential improvement grants to review. Minutes from previous meetings will be approved.

• Appointment of chair and vice-chair for 2026
• Commercial facade grant for 501 W Central Ave / The Gun Room
• Commercial facade grant for 475 E Central Ave / Releve Sports Medicine
• Discussion of Commercial Improvement Grant Program
• Approval of July 21, 2025 regular and August 18, 2025 workshop minutes

Planning Commission Meeting

The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on a rezoning request (P-26-07) to change 0.48 acres at 1519 8th Street SW from Industrial-Light (I-1) to Multi-Family Residential-Low Density (R-3). The meeting also includes election of Chair and Vice-Chair, approval of prior minutes, and public comments. Other items are procedural.

• Rezoning request P-26-07: 1519 8th St SW, 0.48+/- acres from I-1 to R-3
• Election of Chair and Vice-Chair
• Approval of January 6, 2026 meeting minutes
• Public comments and staff comments

City Commission Meeting

The Winter Haven City Commission will hold second reading public hearings on three ordinances: a rezoning of a portion of a parcel from Planned Unit Development to Commercial-Highway and Conservation districts, a boundary contract for VillaMar Community Development District, and a budget amendment for fiscal year 2025. The Commission will also consider resolutions approving a FDOT grant for Airport Commerce Park Phase 1 construction and adopting the One Water Master Plan. The consent agenda includes reappointment to the Police Officers' Pension Board, vehicle replacement, and emergency replacement of the police department fire alarm.

• Second reading of O-26-05 to rezone parcel from PUD to C-3 and CN zoning districts
• Second reading of O-26-06 to contract boundaries of VillaMar Community Development District
• Second reading of O-26-08 amending budget for fiscal year ending September 30, 2025
• Resolution R-26-04 approving FDOT grant for Airport Commerce Park Phase 1 at Winter Haven Regional Airport
• Resolution R-26-05 adopting One Water Master Plan

Special Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) Florence Villa Advisory Committee Meeting

The Florence Villa Advisory Committee will elect a chair and vice chair, and discuss the Commercial Improvement Grant Program. Public comments will also be heard.

• Appointment of Chair and Vice Chair
• Discussion of Commercial Improvement Grant Program
• Comments from the public

City Commission Meeting

The Winter Haven City Commission will hold a regular meeting with a consent agenda including the purchase of four police vehicles, a summer camp bus lease, road closure for a police department 5k, library carpet replacement, and replacement pumps for five lift stations. A key item is a recommendation to award Construction Manager at Risk services for the Cypresswood & Pollard Road Water Production Facilities to Wharton Smith, Inc. The Commission also will hold a first reading of an ordinance appropriating funds for purchase orders for the current fiscal year.

• Purchase of four police vehicles via Cocoa Ford Inc.
• Summer camp bus lease with The School Board of Polk County
• Temporary road closure request for WHPD 5k
• Replacement pumps for lift stations #151, #162, #179, #202, and #348
• Recommendation of award for CMAR services for Cypresswood & Pollard Road Water Production Facilities

Planning Commission Meeting

The Winter Haven Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on a request by Langley Gault to rezone two parcels (120 and 124 Avenue H, SE) from Commercial-Highway (C-3) to Mixed Use (MX). The meeting also includes approval of previous minutes and other procedural items.

• P-26-10: Langley Gault seeks rezoning of 0.30 ± acres at 120 and 124 Avenue H, SE from C-3 to MX
• Approval of minutes from February 3, 2026 meeting

Special City Commission Workshop Meeting Agenda

This is a special city commission workshop (Day 1 of 2) focused on presentations and discussions about growth trends, healthcare, education, community survey results, LEGOLAND, economic sustainability, infrastructure, quality of life, and environmental stewardship. No formal votes or public hearings are scheduled; the session is informational and strategic.

• Growth, changes, trends, and projections presentation by Economic Opportunity Director and Winter Haven Economic Development Council
• Medical panel with AdventHealth, Baycare, Central Florida Healthcare, and Bond Clinic
• Education panel with Polk County Public Schools, Polk State College, Aerospace Center for Excellence, and Learning Resource Center
• LEGOLAND Florida presentation by Park President Franceen Gonzales
• Infrastructure discussion led by Deputy City Manager M.J. Carnevale

Special City Commission Workshop Meeting Agenda

The City Commission holds a special workshop as Day 2 of the 2025 Strategic Momentum Session. Discussions cover community safety, responsible government, and budget prioritization. No formal votes are scheduled; the session is for planning and information sharing.

• 8:30 a.m. - Community Safety presentation by Assistant City Manager Charlie Bird
• 9:30 a.m. - Responsible Government discussion led by City Manager T. Michael Stavres
• 10:45 a.m. - Budget Prioritization Workshop with City Manager
• Day 2 of 2 of the Strategic Momentum Session

City Commission Meeting

The commission will hold public hearings and second reading votes on ordinances to assign future land use and zoning to an annexed parcel at 75 Sage Road. A budget amendment is also up for second reading. First reading of ordinances for annexation of four parcels by Cassidy Land Development will be introduced. The consent agenda includes acceptance of the annual financial report, a firefighter contract addendum, a water interconnect agreement with Eagle Lake, and emergency vehicle and parking garage repairs.

• Second reading: O-25-11 & O-25-12 — assign Neighborhood Support FLU and Commercial-Highway (C-3) zoning to 75 Sage Road
• Second reading: O-25-17 — amending budget appropriation for fiscal year ending September 30, 2025
• First reading: O-25-15 & O-25-16 — assign Neighborhood Suburban FLU and Multi-Family Residential-Low Density (R-3) to four annexed parcels by Cassidy Land Development
• Consent: Winter Haven Professional Firefighters Local 4967 collective bargaining agreement Addendum B
• Consent: Interlocal agreement for potable water interconnection with Eagle Lake

Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) Board

The Community Redevelopment Agency Board will vote on a proposal for maintenance repairs to the downtown parking garage. No other substantive items are on the agenda.

• Action item: Downtown Parking Garage Maintenance Repairs (proposal attached)

Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) Downtown Advisory Committee

Planning Commission Meeting

The Planning Commission will consider a special use request from LFGFTW, LLC for a large-scale drinking establishment in the Commercial-Downtown (C-1) zoning district at 99 Third Street, NW. The meeting also includes approval of the April 1, 2025 meeting minutes and other procedural items.

• Request P-25-02-S for special use approval for a large-scale drinking establishment at 99 Third Street, NW (0.05± acres in C-1 district)
• Approval of April 1, 2025 meeting minutes

City Commission Meeting

The City Commission will discuss and potentially approve a design/permitting proposal, contract, and guaranteed maximum price for the redevelopment of Old Fire Station Number One. They will also consider several resolutions, including renaming Coon Lake Road to Lake Ruby Drive West and Pomelo Lane to Pomelo Drive, as well as approving grant agreements for the airport master plan update and digital remote air traffic control tower. Additionally, the commission will vote on releasing a performance bond for a subdivision and reappointing a library board member.

• Redevelopment of Old Fire Station Number One (RFQ-24-38) with Whitehead Construction design-build proposal and guaranteed maximum price
• R-25-22: Renaming Coon Lake Road to Lake Ruby Drive West
• R-25-24: Renaming Pomelo Lane to Pomelo Drive
• R-25-19 and R-25-21: Approval of FDOT grant agreements for Airport Master Plan Update and Digital Remote Air Traffic Control Tower
• R-25-23: Release of subdivision Performance Bond for Harmony on Lake Eloise Phase Four Subdivision

City Commission Meeting

The Winter Haven City Commission will consider several items including a final plat approval for the Lake Deer Townhomes subdivision, amendments to FDOT and FDEP funding agreements, and a first-reading ordinance to appropriate surplus funds for construction projects. The meeting also includes proclamations and an update from Citrus Connection transit.

• Final plat approval for Lake Deer Townhomes subdivision (R-25-26)
• Guaranteed Maximum Price for Willowbrook Golf Course improvements
• Amendment #2 to FDOT G2F94 grant for Logistics Parkway
• Amendment #3 to FDEP State Revolving Fund loan WW531302
• FY26 Grant & Aid award recommendations from Review Committee

Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) Downtown Advisory Committee

The committee will take action on a developer's agreement with Grand Central Cooperative, LLC, and discuss the FY 2025-2026 potential budget. Both items are accompanied by staff reports and fact sheets.

• Action on Grand Central Cooperative, LLC Developer's Agreement
• Consideration of Grand Central Cooperative, LLC Fact Sheet and Incentive Application
• Discussion of FY 2025-2026 Potential Budget

Planning Commission Meeting

Special City Commission Workshop Meeting

The Winter Haven City Commission holds a special workshop to discuss Ordinance O-25-25, which would update and adjust Municipal Services Impact Fees for Police, Fire, Parks and Recreation, and Library. The discussion centers on a demonstrated need study by Raftelis Financial Consultants that may justify exceeding phase-in and fee increase limits under Florida Statute. This is a preliminary discussion only; no votes are scheduled.

• Discussion of Ordinance O-25-25 to update Police, Fire, Parks and Recreation, and Library impact fees
• Review of extraordinary circumstances and demonstrated need study by Raftelis Financial Consultants, Inc.
• Consideration of exceeding phase-in and fee increase limitations in Florida Statute

City Commission Meeting

The Winter Haven City Commission will hold public hearings on two second-reading ordinances: O-25-14 to amend the comprehensive plan for transportation corridors and O-25-18 to appropriate surplus funds for construction projects. First readings will consider voluntary annexation of 500 4th Street East Wahneta (O-25-24) and updating city impact fees (O-25-25). The Commission also will vote on grant agreements for airport taxiway rehabilitation and a cybersecurity program.

• O-25-14: Amend 2035 Comprehensive Plan to preserve transportation corridors (public hearing)
• O-25-18: Appropriate surplus funds for construction projects (public hearing)
• O-25-24: Voluntary annexation of 500 4th Street East Wahneta and adjacent right-of-way (first reading)
• O-25-25: Update and adjust Municipal Services Impact Fees (first reading)
• R-25-27 & R-25-28: Grant agreements for FDOT T-Hangar Taxilane rehabilitation and Local Government Cybersecurity Program

Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) Board

The Winter Haven CRA Board will consider several action items including assignments of development agreements for apartment projects at 750 Ave C SW and Ave F SW, a memorandum of understanding with EnviroBuild, and reallocation of demolition budget. They will also vote on resolutions creating two small business assistance programs and a developer's agreement with Grand Central Cooperative. A discussion on the Capital Projects Priority List is scheduled.

• Memorandum of Understanding with EnviroBuild, LLC
• Acceptance and Assignment of Development Agreement - 750 Ave C SW, LLC
• Acceptance and Assignment of Redevelopment Agreement - Ave F SW, LLC
• Resolutions R-CRA-25-01 and R-CRA-25-02 creating small business assistance programs
• Developer's Agreement with Grand Central Cooperative, LLC

Special City Commission Workshop Meeting

The Winter Haven City Commission will hold a second workshop to discuss Ordinance O-25-25, which concerns municipal services impact fees for Police, Fire, Parks and Recreation, and Library services. The discussion focuses on a demonstrated need study by Raftelis Financial Consultants, Inc. that supports exceeding the phase-in and fee increase limitations in Florida Statute. No final vote is scheduled at this workshop.

• Second meeting to discuss Ordinance O-25-25 on municipal impact fees
• Demonstrated need study by Raftelis Financial Consultants, Inc. for Police, Fire, Parks and Recreation, and Library impact fees
• Discussion of exceeding phase-in and fee increase limits under Florida Statute

City Commission Meeting

Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) Florence Villa Advisory Committee

City Commission Meeting

Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) Downtown Advisory Committee

The Winter Haven CRA Downtown Advisory Committee will meet on July 21, 2025, to discuss and potentially approve the proposed FY 2025-2026 budget. The agenda also includes approval of minutes from previous meetings and an opportunity for public comment.

• Proposed FY 2025-2026 Budget (Action Item 5.A)

Special City Commission Workshop Meeting

City Commission Meeting

The Winter Haven City Commission will hold second-reading public hearings on ordinances including a rezoning from Mixed-Use to Commercial-Highway, amendments to a planned unit development, and two voluntary annexations. The commission will also consider setting the proposed FY 2025-2026 millage rate and scheduling a budget public hearing, along with consent agenda items awarding contracts and accepting grants.

• Second reading of O-25-20 to rezone a parcel from Mixed-Use (MX) to Commercial-Highway (C-3)
• Second reading of O-25-19 to amend a portion of Planned Unit Development Ordinance O-22-23
• Voluntary annexation of 500 4th Street East Wahneta and a parcel at 8th Street, NW/US Highway 17 and Avenue X, NW
• Proposed FY 2025-2026 millage rate and tentative budget public hearing date
• Resolution R-25-39 approving FDOT Local Agency Program agreement for construction of 3rd Street NW

Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) Board

The Winter Haven CRA Board will consider Resolution R-CRA-25-03 adopting the FY 2026 budget. The board will also vote to approve minutes from the June 9, 2025 regular meeting and receive advisory committee minutes. Public comments will be heard before adjournment.

• Resolution R-CRA-25-03 approving the FY 26-26 Budget
• Approval of June 9, 2025 regular meeting minutes
• Receipt of Florence Villa Advisory Committee draft minutes (June 30, 2025)
• Receipt of Downtown Advisory Committee draft minutes (July 21, 2025)
• Public comments period

Planning Commission Meeting

The Planning Commission will hold public hearings on two special use requests. One seeks approval for a large-scale drinking establishment at 324 Avenue A, NW. The other seeks a drive-through facility at 1989 and 1995 21st Street, NW. The Commission will also vote on minutes from the June 3, 2025 meeting.

• P-25-03-S: Happenings Sports Pub Bistro LLC requests special use for a large-scale drinking establishment in C-1 zoning at 324 Avenue A, NW (0.03 acres)
• P-25-04-S: Rivercard, LLC requests special use for a drive-through facility in an existing retail plaza at 1989 and 1995 21st Street, NW (0.06 acres)
• Approval of June 3, 2025 meeting minutes

Special City Commission Workshop Meeting

The City Commission holds a workshop to review the Winter Haven Water Department's proposed budget for fiscal year 2025-2026. City Manager T. Michael Stavres will present an overview. No votes or other decisions are scheduled; this is a discussion-only session.

• Presentation of Winter Haven Water Department Proposed FY 2025-2026 Budget

City Commission Meeting

The Winter Haven City Commission will consider consent agenda items including reappointment of two airport advisory committee members, awarding a two-year landscape maintenance contract for rights-of-way, parks, and trails, and replacing the police department's P320 duty weapon with Glock 47. A resolution to accept subdivision improvements and modify a performance bond for Willowbrook North is on the agenda. The commission will also discuss a liaison request for construction manager at risk services for Cypresswood and Pollard Road water production facilities and a request for applications for the Local Government Area of Opportunity.

• Reappointment of Bruce Lyon and Zachary Drum to Airport Advisory Committee
• Award of ITB-25-28 for landscape maintenance of rights-of-way, parks, and trails (two-year contract)
• Replacement of P320 duty weapon with Glock 47 (quote from Lou's Police Distributors, Inc.)
• Resolution R-25-34 for Willowbrook North Subdivision improvements and bond modification
• Commission liaison request for construction manager at risk services for Cypresswood & Pollard Road water production facilities

Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) Board

Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) Downtown Advisory Committee

The committee will discuss capital projects and grant programs, but no specific proposals or votes are listed. The agenda also includes other business and public comments. The meeting is scheduled for August 18, 2025.

• Discussion of capital projects
• Discussion of grant programs
• Other business
• Public comments

City Commission Meeting

The Winter Haven City Commission will hold a regular meeting to consider a consent agenda including contracts for AMI infrastructure installation, utility extensions, and a nature park expansion. They will also vote on several resolutions, including approval of a wastewater asset management plan, code compliance special assessments, and a multi-jurisdictional mitigation strategy. A key discussion item is participation in a legal challenge to Senate Bill 180.

• Award of AMI infrastructure installation services (ITB-25-31)
• Award of utility extensions to Winter Haven Water Administration Facility (ITB-25-32)
• South Lake Howard Nature Park Expansion – Phase II GMP construction amendment
• Resolution R-25-41 approving Asset Management Plan for wastewater utility system
• Discussion regarding Senate Bill 180 legal challenge (City Attorney report)

Planning Commission Meeting

The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on a request for Special Use Approval to allow small scale artisan production in a Planned Unit Development (PUD) zoning district at 6320 Cypress Gardens Boulevard. The agenda also includes approval of previous meeting minutes and public comment periods.

• P-25-05-S: Request by Stacy Montgomery for Special Use Approval for small scale artisan production in PUD zoning district at 6320 Cypress Gardens Boulevard (0.02+/- acres)

City Commission Meeting

The City Commission will hold first-reading public hearings on the proposed millage rate (O-25-28) and fiscal year 2025-2026 budget (O-25-29). The consent agenda includes awards for airport master plan update, backup generators, DiamondPlex & pickleball design-build, and infrastructure projects like Logistics Parkway Phase I construction. New business items cover grant applications for infrastructure repair and alternate water supply, plus an interlocal agreement for impact fee collection.

• Public hearing on O-25-28 adopting the FY 2025-2026 millage rate
• Public hearing on O-25-29 adopting the FY 2025-2026 budget
• Award of ITB-25-34 for Logistics Parkway/Pollard Road Extension Phase I construction
• Approval of design-build contract for DiamondPlex Softball Improvements & Pickleball Complex
• Florida Commerce Infrastructure Repair Program Grant Application

City Commission Meeting

Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) Florence Villa Advisory Committee

City Commission Meeting

The City Commission will hold public hearings on second reading of ordinances to adopt the millage rate and budget for fiscal year 2025-2026. The consent agenda includes approval of opioid settlement agreements, water department contracts, an emergency medical services MOU, and a police collective bargaining agreement addendum. A resolution updating the Grant and Aid Application Review Committee and a contribution agreement with Southeastern University are also on the agenda.

• Second reading of O-25-28 adopting millage rate and O-25-29 adopting FY2025-2026 budget
• Approval of settlement agreements with Purdue Pharma, Sackler family, and other opioid litigants
• Water Department Payment Portal contract with Smart Energy Water
• Memorandum of Understanding for delivery of emergency medical services
• Police Benevolent Association collective bargaining agreement addendum for 2025-2026 wages

Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) Downtown Advisory Committee

Planning Commission Meeting

The Planning Commission will hold hearings on three requests to assign future land use and zoning districts to annexed parcels. Items include a 0.34-acre commercial highway assignment, a 13.89-acre institutional assignment, and a 10.25-acre institutional rezoning of a city-owned parcel.

• P-25-30/31: Assign Neighborhood Support FLU and C-3 zoning to 0.34 acres at SW corner of 8th St NW/US 17 and Ave X NW
• P-25-32/33: Assign Institutional FLU and PI zoning to 13.89 acres at 500 4th Street East Wahneta
• P-25-34/35: Amend 2035 FLU and rezone 10.25 acres on Buckeye Loop Road from R-2 and CN to PI zoning

City Commission Meeting

The Winter Haven City Commission will consider a consent agenda including the purchase of 33 police vehicles from Cocoa Ford, Inc., and a guaranteed maximum price amendment for Fire Station No. 5 design-build. Also up for discussion are amendments to the Flight Line Café lease agreements, a mutual aid agreement with Tampa Police, and appointments to the Affordable Housing Advisory Committee. Several proclamations and routine items are on the agenda.

• Purchase of 33 police vehicles (Ford F-150 Responder, Escape, PIU Explorer) via Cocoa Ford, Inc.
• Guaranteed maximum price amendment for Fire Station No. 5 design-build with Whitehead Construction, Inc.
• Amendment No. 3 and No. 4 to the lease agreement with Flightline WH, LLC d/b/a Flight Line Café & Catering
• Emergency sludge dewatering agreement with Synagro South, LLC for Wastewater Treatment Plant #3
• Mutual Aid Agreement with City of Tampa Police Department

City Commission Meeting

The Winter Haven City Commission will meet to consider several consent agenda items, including appointments, travel authorization, a design contract for the Water Administration Facility, a sewer agreement amendment, and a road design contract. No ordinances on second reading are scheduled.

• Appointment of Casey Clark to Winter Haven Firefighters' Pension Board of Trustees
• Authorization for travel and training for Polk County Day 2026 for five commissioners and staff
• Award RFQ-25-33 for Design Criteria Package and Owner's Rep Services for Water Administration Facility, Water Resource Center, and Operations Center
• Sixth Amendment to Sewer Service Agreement with Wahneta Water System, Inc.
• Kimley Horn design services consulting agreement for S. Lake Howard Drive West from 15th Street SW to 20th Street SW

Planning Commission Meeting

The Winter Haven Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on November 3, 2025, to consider four development requests. These include two stand-alone parking lots, a church expansion with a fellowship hall and classrooms, and a large-scale rezoning and land use change for 46 acres at Thompson Nursery Road and Cunningham Road. The commission will also approve minutes from the October 7 meeting and hear public comments.

• P-25-07-S: Cypress3, LLC requests a stand-alone parking lot on 0.66 acres at 129 Bates Avenue SW in C-1 district.
• P-25-08-S: Yauchler Properties, LLC requests a stand-alone parking lot on 0.31 acres at 112 Avenue D SE in MX district.
• P-25-09-S: First Missionary Baptist Church WHFL Inc. seeks special use approval for a new fellowship hall and classrooms with parking on 5.06 acres at 200 Avenue R NW in R-3 district.
• P-25-36 and P-25-37: VMAR DEV, LLC and Cunningham Investors, LLC propose amending land use from Neighborhood Suburban to Neighborhood Support and rezoning from PD to C-3 on 46.21 acres at Thompson Nursery Road and Cunningham Road.

City Commission Meeting

The Winter Haven City Commission will hold a regular meeting on November 10, 2025, including a consent agenda, public hearings on first-reading ordinances for land-use and zoning changes on annexed parcels (notably 500 4th Street East Wahneta), and new business such as the award of a Local Government Area of Opportunity (LGAO) and certification of the November 4 municipal election. The agenda also covers a change order for Chain of Lakes Park parking, a vulnerability assessment contract, a stormwater grant, and a lease agreement with Florence Villa Community Development Corporation.

• Chain of Lakes Park Phase II: Change order and interlocal agreement amendment for additional parking facilities
• Black & Veatch scope of services for city comprehensive vulnerability assessment under FDEP grant 25PLN29
• Lake Idyl Stormwater Improvement Project Phase 1 FDEP grant agreement NS131
• Ordinances to assign Institutional Future Land Use and Public Institutional zoning to annexed parcel at 500 4th Street East Wahneta (O-25-32, O-25-33)
• Award of Local Government Area of Opportunity from RFP-25-37 (Blue Sky Communities proposal)

Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) Board

The Winter Haven CRA Board will consider reappointing advisory committee members, adopt the 2026 meeting schedule, and elect a chair and vice chair. The agenda also includes approval of July 28, 2025 minutes and receipt of informational advisory committee minutes. No substantive redevelopment projects or financial decisions are on the agenda.

• Reappointment of advisory committee members
• Adoption of 2026 meeting schedule
• Election of chair and vice chair
• Approval of July 28, 2025 regular meeting minutes
• Receipt of Downtown Advisory Committee workshop minutes (draft)

City Commission Meeting

The Winter Haven City Commission will discuss and vote on multiple zoning changes, budget amendments, and park fee schedules during this meeting. Commissioners will also review an unsolicited proposal for a downtown parking garage, continuing contracts for airport planning services, and administrative updates to condominium structural repair rules. These items address local land use planning, municipal finances, and infrastructure development.

• Public hearings on Ordinances O-25-30 through O-25-35 rezoning annexed and city-owned parcels for Neighborhood Support, Commercial-Highway (C-3), and Institutional uses
• First readings on Ordinances O-25-36 and O-25-37 to rezone VMAR DEV, LLC properties from Planned Unit Development (PD) to Commercial-Highway (C-3)
• RFQ 25-40 award for continuing airport planning and engineering services contracts
• Establishment of a new fee schedule and facility rental policy for Chain of Lakes Park
• Unsolicited proposal review by Six/Ten, LLC for a qualifying downtown parking garage project under Florida Statutes Section 255.065

Planning Commission Meeting

The Winter Haven Planning Commission will hold public hearings on several zoning and land-use items, including two requests for stand-alone parking lots in the downtown commercial district and a major amendment to the Lake Ashton II Planned Unit Development covering 54 acres. The commission will also consider administrative updates to the Capital Improvements Element, subdivision regulations, and city code addressing certified recovery residences. The meeting includes approval of November 3, 2025 meeting minutes and public comment.

• Stand-alone parking lot at 129 Bates Avenue, SW (0.66 acres) by Cypress 3, LLC
• Stand-alone parking lot on south side of Bates Avenue, SW west of First Street (0.23 acres) by Six/Ten, LLC
• Amendment to Planned Unit Development Ordinance O-07-78 for Lake Ashton II CDD (54.18 acres) near County Road 653 and Rattlesnake Lake
• Administrative update to 5-year Schedule of Capital Improvements and related Comprehensive Plan policies
• Administrative revisions to subdivision regulations to comply with state law and code addressing certified recovery residences

City Commission Meeting

The City Commission will hold public hearings on second readings of ordinances that would change the future land use and zoning for parcels owned by VMAR DEV, LLC and Cunningham Investors to allow commercial highway development. Other items include a vote on an unsolicited proposal for a parking garage, budget amendments, and a resolution to rename the tennis center. The meeting also covers certification of the December 2 municipal run-off election and a report on affordable housing incentive strategies.

• O-25-36 and O-25-37: Public hearings to amend future land use from Neighborhood Suburban to Neighborhood Support and rezone from Planned Unit Development to Commercial-Highway (C-3)
• O-25-39: Ordinance requiring condominium or cooperative associations to commence structural repairs within a specified timeframe after Phase Two inspection report
• R-25-58: Unsolicited proposal for a qualifying project (parking garage) pursuant to Florida Statute 255.065
• R-25-56: Resolution to rename Winter Haven Tennis Center
• 13.B: Affordable Housing Incentive Strategies Report 2025