Winter Haven public meetings in 2025
15 substantive meetings from 2025, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
City Commission Meeting
The Winter Haven City Commission will hold a regular meeting on April 14, 2025, to consider a consent agenda including a bio-solids hauling contract award and equipment purchases; resolutions on subdivision bonds and plat approvals; first-reading ordinances for annexation and a budget amendment; and new business concerning a purchase and sale agreement with FCM along with related developer agreements.
- Proclamations for Earth Day, Junior League, and Girls Basketball Team
- Award of ITB-25-16 Bio-Solids Hauling Contract to Republic Services of Florida (Lakeland, FL)
- Developer's Agreement with The Carl Winter Haven, LLC
- Resolutions releasing performance bonds for Annabelle Estates and Sunset Hills Subdivisions
- First reading of ordinances O-25-11 and O-25-12 to assign land use and zoning to annexed parcel at 75 Sage Road
Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) Florence Villa Advisory Committee
The CRA Advisory Committee will hear updates on projects and grants, then vote on a Commercial Facade Grant for 1654 1st St N/Dewdney Plaza, a resolution creating a Small Business Development Assistance Program (R-CRA-25-01), and a Memorandum of Understanding with EnviroBuild, LLC. Discussion items include brainstorming new project ideas. The committee will also approve minutes from the January 6, 2025 meeting.
- Commercial Facade Grant for 1654 1st St N / Dewdney Plaza
- Resolution R-CRA-25-01 creating the Florence Villa Small Business Development Assistance Program
- Memorandum of Understanding with EnviroBuild, LLC
- Presentation on project updates and grants
- Discussion of new project ideas
Planning Commission Meeting
The Winter Haven Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on a request by Cassidy Land Development, LLC to assign Neighborhood Suburban Future Land Use and Multi-Family Residential-Low Density (R-3) zoning to four annexed parcels totaling 93.45 acres, located north of Old Bartow Lake Wales Road, east of McClean Road, and west of Gary Street.
- P-25-15 and P-25-16: request to assign Neighborhood Suburban Future Land Use and R-3 zoning to four annexed parcels (93.45+ acres) near Old Bartow Lake Wales Road, McClean Road, and Gary Street.
City Commission Meeting
The Winter Haven City Commission will hold public hearings on two second-reading ordinances: a rezoning request by AVID Group from Industrial-Light to Commercial-Highway, and a ban on smoking and vaping in city parks and beaches. The Commission will also vote on resolutions supporting applications for FDOT Transportation Alternatives funding for pedestrian improvements on Cypress Gardens Boulevard and US Highway 17. Additionally, a first reading will be held for a comprehensive plan amendment affecting the Future Land Use and Transportation Elements.
- Second reading public hearing on O-25-05: rezoning a parcel from I-1 to C-3 by AVID Group
- Second reading public hearing on O-25-13: prohibiting smoking and vaping in city parks and beaches
- Resolutions R-25-10 and R-25-11 supporting FDOT funding for Cypress Gardens Blvd and US 17 pedestrian improvements
- First reading of O-25-14: amending the 2035 Comprehensive Plan (Land Use, Transportation Elements)
- Grant & Aid Application Review Committee (GAARC) update and guidance request
City Commission Meeting
The Winter Haven City Commission will hold a regular meeting featuring proclamations, a presentation on the Thompson Nursery Road Project, and decisions on consent agenda items including appointments, a traffic control agreement, a water grant amendment, a task order for water facility design, a contract for federal advocacy, and purchases of radios and fire engines. Resolutions for final plat approvals of two subdivisions and a grant for airport beacon replacement are also on the agenda. First readings will be held for ordinances to rezone a parcel from industrial to commercial and to prohibit smoking and vaping in public parks.
- Ordinance O-25-05: Rezone parcel from Industrial-Light (I-1) to Commercial-Highway (C-3) at first reading
- Ordinance O-25-13: First reading to prohibit smoking and vaping in city parks and beaches
- Consent item 10.G: Purchase of two replacement fire engines
- Resolution R-25-03: Final plat approval for Willowbrook North Subdivision
- Resolution R-25-12: Final plat approval for Crescent Pointe Subdivision
Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) Board
The Winter Haven Community Redevelopment Agency Board will act on a developer's agreement for The Carl Winter Haven, LLC, which includes a TIF application. The board will also consider an appointment to the Florence Villa CRA Advisory Committee and a facade grant appeal for Haven Place at 501-519 Avenue B NW. Advisory committee minutes from January and February 2025 are presented for informational purposes only.
- Developer's Agreement and TIF Application for The Carl Winter Haven, LLC
- Appointment of Florence Villa CRA Advisory Committee Member (applicant David Wilson)
- Grant appeal for Haven Place facade grant at 501-519 Avenue B NW
- Approval of December 4, 2024 Regular Meeting Minutes
- Informational receipt of Florence Villa and Downtown Advisory Committee minutes
Planning Commission Meeting
The Winter Haven Planning Commission will hold public hearings on two items: a request to assign Neighborhood Support Future Land Use and Commercial-Highway (C-3) zoning to an 8.64-acre annexed parcel at 75 Sage Road, and an administrative amendment to the 2035 Comprehensive Plan to preserve transportation corridors and reflect potential alignments for the proposed Central Polk Parkway-East. The commission will also consider approving the minutes from the February 4, 2025 meeting.
- Request by PTP Real Estate Enterprises, LLC to assign Neighborhood Support FLU and C-3 zoning to an annexed 8.64-acre parcel at 75 Sage Road (P-25-11 and P-25-12)
- Administrative amendment to the 2035 Comprehensive Plan for transportation corridors and alignment of the proposed Central Polk Parkway-East (P-25-14)
- Approval of February 4, 2025 meeting minutes
City Commission Meeting
The Winter Haven City Commission will hold a regular meeting on February 24, 2025, with second-reading public hearings on several ordinances, including a budget amendment (O-25-09) and the voluntary annexation of 807 Snively Avenue (O-25-08). The commission will also consider assignments of future land use and zoning for a previously annexed parcel (O-25-01, O-25-02), an update to the city seal (O-25-10), and resolutions related to subdivision bonds and plat approvals. Consent agenda items include purchases of wastewater monitoring software and sewer lift station pumps, and authorization for a legislative trip to Washington, D.C.
- O-25-09: Budget Ordinance (second reading, public hearing)
- O-25-08: Voluntary annexation of 807 Snively Avenue (second reading, public hearing)
- O-25-01/O-25-02: Assignment of Neighborhood Support land use and C-3 zoning to an annexed parcel (second reading)
- R-25-07/R-25-08: Release of performance bond for Peach Crossings Subdivision and final plat approval for Annabelle Estates Subdivision
- Purchase of Accela, Selectron, and Byrne permitting and licensing software for the Building Division
City Commission Meeting
The Winter Haven City Commission will hold public hearings and vote on several second-reading ordinances, including amendments to the Capital Improvements Element of the Comprehensive Plan, industrial pretreatment regulations, and a budget ordinance. The commission will also consider first-reading ordinances for annexation, zoning, and budget amendments, as well as multiple consent agenda items involving tax agreements, traffic control, developer agreements, utility upgrades, and software contracts. A public hearing for CDBG 2025-2026 funding support is scheduled.
- Second reading of O-25-03 to amend the Capital Improvements Element of the Comprehensive Plan and revise policies 1.1.7 and 1.1.8
- Second reading of O-25-06 Industrial Pretreatment ordinance
- Second reading of O-25-07 Budget Ordinance
- First reading of O-25-08 Voluntary annexation of 807 Snively Avenue with associated land-use and zoning changes (O-25-01, O-25-02)
- Consent agenda includes Roosevelt Drive Utility Upgrades and Relocations Task Order to Kimley-Horn and Interim Agreement East Winter Haven Aquifer Recharge and Wetlands Restoration Project (Bradco Farms)
Planning Commission Meeting
The Winter Haven Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on two new business items: a special use request for a childcare facility in a Mixed Use district at 121 Bates Avenue SE, and a request to rezone a 4.89-acre parcel from Industrial-Light to Commercial-Highway at the southwest corner of Dundee Road and Overlook Drive SE. The commission will also elect a chair and vice-chair and consider approval of the January 7, 2025 meeting minutes.
- Special Use (P-25-01-S) for childcare facility at 121 Bates Avenue SE on 0.21+/- acres in Mixed Use district
- Rezone (P-25-05) of 4.89+/- acres from I-1 (Industrial-Light) to C-3 (Commercial-Highway) at Dundee Road and Overlook Drive SE
- Election of Chair and Vice-Chair
- Approval of January 7, 2025 meeting minutes
Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) Downtown Advisory Committee
The Downtown Advisory Committee will review and vote on action items including two commercial facade grants and a developer's agreement with The Carl Winter Haven LLC. Presentations on project updates and grants are also scheduled. The meeting is the first of 2025, with the next regular meeting set for May 5, 2025.
- Commercial facade grant for Avenue B NW / Haven Place
- Commercial facade grant for 375 E Central Avenue
- Developer's agreement with The Carl Winter Haven LLC
- Project updates/grants presentation
City Commission Meeting
The Winter Haven City Commission will hold a second-reading public hearing on Ordinance O-25-04 to annex four parcels near Old Bartow Lake Wales Road. The consent agenda includes a design-build contract for the Water Resource Facility at Pollard Road awarded to Wharton-Smith, Inc., and a sewer monitoring purchase. The commission will also consider first readings of ordinances amending the capital improvements element, industrial pretreatment rules, and the budget, plus a resolution to release a subdivision bond for Harbor at Lake Henry.
- Public hearing on annexation of four parcels near Old Bartow Lake Wales Road (O-25-04)
- Award of master contract for progressive design-build of Water Resource Facility at Pollard Road (RFQ-24-18, to Wharton-Smith, Inc.)
- Resolution to release performance bond for Harbor at Lake Henry subdivision (R-25-04)
- First reading of budget ordinance (O-25-07)
- Award of design-build services for redevelopment of Old Fire Station Number One (RFQ-24-38)
City Commission Meeting
The Winter Haven City Commission will reorganize by electing a mayor and mayor pro tem, including swearing-in and presentations to outgoing officials. The commission will also vote on final plat approvals for three subdivisions (Harmony on Lake Eloise, Villamar, Intermodal Corporate Park) and hold first reading of an annexation ordinance for four parcels near Old Bartow Lake Wales Road. Consent items include a master services agreement with Inland Fiber for data center space, purchase of three police vehicles, and amendments to developer agreements.
- Election of Mayor and Mayor Pro Tem (reorganization)
- Final plat approval for Harmony on Lake Eloise Phase 4 (R-25-01)
- Final plat approval for Villamar Phase 7 (R-25-02) and Intermodal Corporate Park Phase 3 (R-25-05)
- First reading of annexation ordinance O-25-04 for four parcels east of McClean Road
- Consent agenda: Master Services Agreement with Inland Fiber for data center cage, purchase of three police vehicles, and developer agreement amendments
Planning Commission Meeting
The Planning Commission will hold public hearings on two items: a request to assign land use and zoning to an annexed 0.11-acre parcel near Dundee Road and Highway 550, and an administrative update to the Capital Improvements Element of the Comprehensive Plan. The meeting also includes approval of the November 5, 2024 meeting minutes.
- Request by Regional Real Estate Management LLC to assign Neighborhood Support Future Land Use and Commercial-Highway (C-3) zoning to annexed parcel (0.11± acres, south of Dundee Road, east of Overlook Drive, north of Highway 550).
- Amendment to Capital Improvements Element to update 5-year Schedule of Capital Improvements and revise policies 1.1.7 and 1.1.8, incorporating FDOT and Polk County transportation improvement programs.
- Approval of November 5, 2024 Planning Commission meeting minutes.
Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) Florence Villa Advisory Committee
The Florence Villa Advisory Committee will meet to consider a commercial facade grant for 301 Avenue P NW. No residential improvement grants are on the agenda. The committee will also approve minutes from October 21, 2024, and set the next regular meeting date for April 7, 2025.
- Commercial facade grant application for 301 Avenue P NW (Katina Campbell)
- Approval of October 21, 2024 meeting minutes
- No residential improvement grants scheduled
- Next regular meeting date set for April 7, 2025