Winter Haven, FL

City Commission Meeting

Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) Downtown Advisory Committee

The Winter Haven Community Redevelopment Agency Downtown Advisory Committee meets on September 30, 2026. The committee will consider a developer's agreement with We Care Family Physicians, LLC, select a chair and vice chair for 2027, set its 2027 meeting schedule, and hear an update on the Commercial Improvement Grant Program. It will also approve draft minutes from May 27 and August 17, 2026 special meetings and receive project updates.

• Action item: We Care Family Physicians, LLC Developer's Agreement (staff contact: Eric Labbe, Economic Opportunity & Community Investment Director)
• Selection of Chair and Vice Chair for 2027
• Adoption of the 2027 meeting schedule for the Downtown CRA
• Commercial Improvement Grant Program update, including a CRA resolution revising R-CRA-26-01
• Approval of draft minutes from the May 27 and August 17, 2026 special meetings

Planning Commission Meeting

The Winter Haven Planning Commission meets on September 29, 2026 to hold public hearings on four land-use cases. These include a special use request for an assisted living facility on about 17.5 acres east of Lucerne Park Road (State Road 544), a rezoning of 4.68 acres at 6980 Cypress Gardens Boulevard from Planned Unit Development to Commercial-Highway, and two administrative code amendments affecting where indoor commercial recreation, private clubs, and off-site manufactured homes may be placed. The agenda also includes routine items such as approval of the September 1, 2026 minutes, staff and commissioner comments, and public comment.

• P-26-05-S: Pentecostal Church of God, Inc. requests special use approval for an assisted living facility in the R-3 zoning district on 17.5+/- acres east of Lucerne Park Road (State Road 544)
• P-26-24: Ethan Falk, agent for Millers Landing, LLC, requests rezoning of 4.68+/- acres at 6980 Cypress Gardens Boulevard from PUD to Commercial-Highway (C-3)
• P-26-25: Administrative request to amend code to allow Recreation Indoor Commercial and Clubs, Private in MX, C-1, and C-2 zoning districts
• P-26-26: Administrative request to amend the Table of Land Uses to allow off-site manufactured homes in RE, R-1, R-2, R-3, R-4, and MX districts, per House Bill 399 passed in the 2026 Florida Legislative Session
• Approval of the September 1, 2026 meeting minutes

Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) Board

The Winter Haven Community Redevelopment Agency Board is meeting to consider advisory committee reappointments and receive an update on the Commercial Improvement Grant Program. The board will also approve minutes from prior meetings and hear comments from board members, staff, and the public. The agenda is largely routine, with no major funding decisions or rezonings listed.

• Commercial Improvement Grant Program update (revision of R-CRA-26-01)
• Advisory Committee reappointments for 2026
• Approval of June 8, 2026 regular and August 24, 2026 special meeting minutes
• Informational minutes from Downtown and Florence Villa advisory committees

City Commission

The Winter Haven City Commission meets on September 28, 2026, with second-reading public hearings on the Fiscal Year 2026-2027 ad valorem tax millage rate (O-26-22) and the FY 2026-2027 budget (O-26-23). A separate second-reading public hearing covers a request by AdventHealth Polk North, Inc. to amend Planned Unit Development Ordinance O-24-47 at 6945 Cypress Gardens Boulevard. The consent agenda includes a parks restroom cleaning contract, an FDEP wetland restoration grant agreement, an engineering agreement for the 6th Street SW Complete Street Project, and a transit service agreement with the Lakeland Area Mass Transit District. The agenda also includes proclamations, draft minutes from August meetings, and a proposed amendment to the City Manager employment agreement.

• Second reading and public hearing on O-26-22 adopting the FY 2026-2027 millage rate
• Second reading and public hearing on O-26-23 adopting the FY 2026-2027 budget
• O-26-20: AdventHealth Polk North, Inc. request to amend PUD Ordinance O-24-47 at 6945 Cypress Gardens Boulevard
• Consent agenda: ITB-26-45 annual contract for public parks restroom cleaning services
• Consent agenda: FDEP Wetlands Restoration grant WRP23, 6th Street SW Complete Street engineering agreement, and LAMTD transit service agreement

City Commission Meeting

The Winter Haven City Commission will hold public hearings on the second reading of ordinances to adopt the ad valorem tax millage rate and the FY 2026-2027 budget. The agenda also includes a second reading for a Planned Unit Development amendment by AdventHealth Polk North at 6945 Cypress Gardens Boulevard. Consent agenda items include a parks restroom cleaning contract, a wetlands restoration grant agreement, and a transit service agreement. Several proclamations and approval of prior meeting minutes are also scheduled.

• O-26-22: Adopt millage rate for FY 2026-2027
• O-26-23: Adopt FY 2026-2027 budget
• O-26-20: Amend PUD O-24-47 for AdventHealth Polk North at 6945 Cypress Gardens Blvd
• ITB-26-45: Award annual contract for public parks' restroom cleaning services
• FDEP WRP23 grant agreement for Northern Winter Haven Chain Wetland Restoration

City Commission Agenda Review Session

The Winter Haven City Commission will hold public hearings on the second reading of ordinances to adopt the FY 2026-2027 millage rate and budget. The agenda also includes several proclamations, approval of minutes, and a consent agenda with contracts and agreements. This is a regular agenda review session with substantive budget and contract decisions.

• O-26-22: Adopting the millage rate for FY 2026-2027
• O-26-23: Adopting the budget for FY 2026-2027
• O-26-20: Amend PUD O-24-47 at 6945 Cypress Gardens Boulevard (AdventHealth Polk North)
• ITB-26-45: Award annual contract for public parks' restroom cleaning
• FDEP grant agreement WRP23 for Northern Winter Haven Chain Wetland Restoration

City Commission Meeting

The Winter Haven City Commission will hold public hearings on the proposed ad valorem tax millage rate and the FY 2026-2027 budget, with first readings of ordinances O-26-22 and O-26-23. The commission will also conduct a second reading on commissioner and mayor compensation (O-26-21), and consider a consent agenda covering airport, water, parks, and development items. Several proclamations and minutes will be presented.

• O-26-22: Adopting millage rate for FY 2026-2027
• O-26-23: Adopting budget for FY 2026-2027
• O-26-21: Compensation of City Commissioners and Mayor (second reading)
• ITB-26-36: Airport obstruction clearing award
• FAA grant for T-Hangar Taxilanes design

City Commission Agenda Review Session

The City Commission will hold public hearings on the proposed ad valorem tax millage rate and the FY 2026-2027 budget, with first reading of ordinances O-26-22 and O-26-23. They will also conduct a second reading on commissioner and mayor compensation (O-26-21) and consider a large consent agenda including airport, water, and facility contracts. The agenda includes proclamations, a strategic plan presentation, and several resolutions and ordinances for discussion.

• O-26-22: Adopting millage rate for FY 2026-2027
• O-26-23: Adopting FY 2026-2027 budget
• O-26-21: Compensation of City Commissioners and Mayor (second reading)
• ITB-26-36: Airport obstruction clearing award
• R-26-21: Local Housing Assistance Plan Amendment #1 2026-2029

City Commission Agenda Review Session

The Winter Haven City Commission will hold public hearings on the proposed ad valorem tax millage rate and the FY 2026-2027 budget, with first readings of ordinances O-26-22 and O-26-23. The agenda also includes a second reading on commissioner compensation, several resolutions, and a large consent agenda covering airport, water, and development items. This is an agenda review session, so items are discussed but not formally voted on.

• First reading of O-26-22 adopting the millage rate for FY 2026-2027
• First reading of O-26-23 adopting the FY 2026-2027 budget
• Second reading of O-26-21 on compensation of city commissioners and mayor
• Developer's agreement for Bowen Yard West
• FAA grant for T-Hangar Taxilanes design at the airport

City Commission Meeting

The City Commission will conduct first readings for the upcoming fiscal year budget and tax millage rates. The meeting also includes a second reading regarding compensation for the Mayor and City Commissioners.

• Public hearing on FY 2026-2027 budget (O-26-23)
• Public hearing on FY 2026-2027 ad valorem tax millage rate (O-26-22)
• Second reading of ordinance regarding compensation for City Commissioners and Mayor (O-26-21)
• FAA grant acceptance for T-Hangar Taxilanes Project design
• Developer's Agreement for Bowen Yard West

Special Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) Board Meeting

The Winter Haven Community Redevelopment Agency board will consider several action items, including appointments to advisory committees, a developer's agreement for Bowen Yard West, a design-build contract for a Neighborhood Service Center, and the FY 2026-2027 annual budget. The meeting also includes public comment and board/staff comments.

• Appointments to Downtown and Florence Villa advisory committees
• Developer's Agreement for Bowen Yard West (TIF application included)
• RFQ-26-25: Design Build Services for Neighborhood Service Center award
• Resolution R-CRA-26-02: CRA Annual Budget for FY 2026-2027

Planning Commission Meeting

The Winter Haven Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on a request by Street Land Trust 150 for special use approval to operate a large-scale drinking establishment in the Commercial-Downtown (C-1) zoning district at 150 Second Street, NW. The meeting also includes approval of the August 4, 2026 minutes and standard procedural items.

• Special use request P-26-04-S for a large-scale drinking establishment at 150 Second Street, NW (0.09 acres)
• Approval of August 4, 2026 meeting minutes

Special Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) Board Meeting

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

City Commission Meeting

The Winter Haven City Commission will hold a public hearing on a second-reading ordinance to rezone six parcels at 717 Sixth Street SW from Commercial-Heavy (C-4) to Planned Unit Development (PUD). The consent agenda includes a one-year collective bargaining agreement with the firefighters union, an award for a lift station project, and an equipment donation. New business includes a construction manager agreement for water facilities and a transitional affordable 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
• RFQ-26-08: Construction Manager at Risk agreement with Wharton-Smith for Cypresswood and Pollard Road water facilities
• Transitional Affordable Housing Agreement with Heart for Winter Haven, Inc.

City Commission Meeting

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

Special Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) Downtown Advisory Committee Meeting

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

City Commission Agenda Review Session

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

Special Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) Downtown Advisory Committee Meeting

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

City Commission Meeting

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

City Commission Water Department Budget Briefing Workshop and Agenda Review Workshop Meeting

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

Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) Florence Villa Advisory Committee

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

City Commission Meeting

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

Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) Florence Villa Advisory Committee

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

City Commission Water Department Budget Briefing Workshop and Agenda Review Workshop Meeting

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

Planning Commission Meeting

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

Special City Commission Meeting

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

City Commission Meeting

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

City Commission Meeting

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

City Commission Budget Briefing Workshop and Agenda Review Workshop

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