Longwood, Florida
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City Commission
The Longwood City Commission regular meeting scheduled for July 6, 2026 has been cancelled. The regular meeting schedule will resume on Monday, July 20, 2026.
- Regular meeting of July 6, 2026 cancelled
Parks & Recreation Advisory Board
This meeting of the Longwood Parks & Recreation Advisory Board is largely procedural. The only action item is approval of the minutes from the June 2, 2026 meeting. Board members will also provide reports and receive a staff update.
- Approve minutes from the June 2, 2026 meeting
Land Planning Agency
The Longwood Land Planning Agency has no items to consider at this meeting. Therefore, the July 8, 2026 meeting is cancelled. The next regularly scheduled meeting is August 12, 2026.
Collective Bargaining
The Longwood City Commission will hold a closed executive session to discuss collective bargaining with the Teamsters Local Union No. 385 for the Longwood Police Department. The session is exempt from Florida's open meetings law and is expected to last one hour. No public comment or action will be taken during this meeting.
- Closed session with management's labor team and Police Chief David Dowda for Teamsters Local 385 police negotiations
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Code Enforcement Hearing (Special Magistrate)
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Police Officers and Firefighters Pension and Trust Fund
Land Planning Agency
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Code Enforcement Hearing (Special Magistrate)
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Code Enforcement Hearing (Special Magistrate)
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Recent meetings
Code Enforcement Hearing (Special Magistrate)
The Special Magistrate will hold public hearings on six code violations at properties including 401 Commerce Way, 905 E SR 434, 165 N US Hwy 17-92, 700 N US Hwy 17-92, 130 E SR 434, and 1184 Autumn Brook Cir. Violations include no permit, sign maintenance, storage in parking spaces, outdoor storage, clothing box, and property standards. Old business includes an order to impose a lien at 817 Longdale Ave and an adjustment of lien at 1016 Savage Ct.
- Public hearing for CE26-00122: 401 Commerce Way LLC – no permit violation
- Public hearing for CE26-00104: ACME Comics – sign maintenance at 905 E SR 434
- Public hearing for CE26-00050: Park Plaza Two LLC – sign maintenance at 165 N US Hwy 17-92
- Public hearing for CE26-00053: Poster Plaza LLC – storage violations at 700 N US Hwy 17-92
- Old business: Order to impose lien on Richard & Laura Sampson at 817 Longdale Ave
City Commission
The Longwood City Commission holds a work session to discuss funding strategies for the upcoming FY2026-2027 budget. No votes or decisions are scheduled; the meeting is solely for discussion.
- Discussion of funding strategies for the FY2026-2027 budget
City Commission
The City Commission will review several ordinances regarding water and wastewater utility rates and cemetery code amendments. The meeting also includes discussions on building permit fees, community development application fees, and mid-year budget adjustments.
- Ordinance No. 26-2282: Revising water and wastewater utility rates and fees
- Ordinance No. 26-2285: Amending Chapter 26 - Cemetery of the City Code
- Resolution No. 26-1722: Authorizing a Drinking Water State Revolving Fund loan application
- Resolution No. 26-1723: Approving rate adjustments for Candyland ballfields and Longwood Community Building
- Resolution No. 26-1724: Updating the fee schedule for building permits
The City Commission postponed a vote on revising water and wastewater utility rates to allow for further financial evaluation and public feedback. The Commission also accepted a $15,000 AARP grant for ADA and pedestrian safety improvements.
- Tabled Ordinance No. 26-2282 regarding water and wastewater utility rate increases (4-0)
- Approved $15,000 AARP Community Challenge Grant for ADA and pedestrian improvements (4-0)
- Approved May 18, 2026, meeting minutes (4-0)
- Approved May 2026 monthly expenditures (4-0)
- Accepted FY 2024-2025 Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (4-0)
- Approved engineering services agreements with Kimley-Horn and Associates, Inc. and Bentley Group Inc. (4-0)
- Approved mowing and landscaping contract with Rotolo Consultants, Inc. (4-0)
- Approved transfer of treasury services to Seacoast Bank (4-0)
Land Planning Agency
The Longwood Land Planning Agency had no business on the agenda for June 10, 2026, so the meeting was cancelled. The next regularly scheduled meeting is July 8, 2026.
- Meeting cancelled due to lack of business
Parks & Recreation Advisory Board
The board will consider approving previous meeting minutes, discuss a proposed light bollard project funded by recreation impact fees, and review the department budget. Public input will be taken, and board members and staff will provide reports.
- Approve minutes from May 5, 2026, meeting
- Discuss Light Bollard Project with Recreation Impact Fees
- Review department budget
City Commission
The Longwood City Commission will consider consent agenda items including contracts for professional engineering services, mowing, and a treasury transfer, and will hold a public hearing on a water and wastewater rate ordinance that staff has requested be continued to the June 15 meeting. A resolution to accept a $15,000 AARP Community Challenge Grant is also on the regular business agenda. The commission will also schedule dates for the fiscal year 2026/2027 budget hearings.
- Public hearing on Ordinance No. 26-2282 revising water and wastewater utility rates and fees – continued to June 15
- Approval of RFQ PW 26-004 CE for continuing professional engineering services for federally funded projects to Kimley-Horn and Associates, Inc. and Bentley Group Inc.
- Approval of mowing and landscaping contract under ITB #PW 26-001CE to Rotolo Consultants, Inc.
- Approval to transfer City's treasury services to Seacoast Bank
- Authorization to accept AARP Community Challenge Grant in the amount of $15,000
Code Enforcement Hearing (Special Magistrate)
This meeting is cancelled. The next Code Enforcement Hearing is rescheduled for Thursday, June 25, 2026 at 9:00 a.m. No cases or decisions will be heard on the original date.
City Commission
The Longwood City Commission will hold a first reading and set a second public hearing for a water and wastewater utility rate increase. They will also adopt an ordinance calling for a bond referendum election to finance public safety capital projects. The agenda includes approval of the 2026-2031 Strategic Plan and several proclamations and recognitions.
- First reading of Ordinance No. 26-2282 to revise water and wastewater utility rates and fees, with second hearing set for June 1, 2026
- Adoption of Ordinance No. 26-2284 to call a bond referendum election for public safety capital projects
- Approval of the City of Longwood 2026-2031 Strategic Plan
- Proclamation of May 17-23 as National Public Works Week and Emergency Medical Services Week
- Recognition of Karen Gehl and Cherie Sanders for assisting in the safe recovery of a missing child
Land Planning Agency
The Longwood Land Planning Agency has no business to consider on May 13, 2026, so the meeting is cancelled. The next regularly scheduled meeting is June 10, 2026.
- Meeting cancelled due to no business before the agency
Police Officers and Firefighters Pension and Trust Fund
The Longwood Police and Firefighters Pension Board will review the actuarial valuation as of October 1, 2026, and set the expected rate of return for the fund. The board also will consider approval of minutes, expense reports, quarterly investment reports, and the annual report. Other business includes review of a Florida Commission on Ethics Form 1 and a change in board attorney representation.
- Actuarial valuation as of 10/01/2026 and setting expected rate of return
- Quarterly investment report ending December 31, 2026
- Expense report approval and distributions to new retirees
- DRAGO Fund balance of $3,630,668.08
- Florida Commission on Ethics Form 1 filing
Parks & Recreation Advisory Board
This is a routine meeting of the Longwood Parks & Recreation Advisory Board. The only action item is approval of minutes from the April 7, 2026 meeting. Board members and staff will provide reports, and there will be a public input period.
- Approve minutes from April 7, 2026 meeting
The board approved the minutes from the April 7, 2026, meeting. No other substantive decisions were made, though staff provided updates on park maintenance and upcoming events.
- Approved April 7, 2026, meeting minutes (unanimous voice vote)
City Commission
The Longwood City Commission will hold a first reading of an ordinance calling for a bond referendum election to finance public safety capital projects, alongside other major items including a $1.1 million design contract for the West Warren Avenue Complete Streets project, a vote for Mayor, and amendments to the comprehensive plan for a mobility fee and bicycle-pedestrian master plan. The meeting also includes consent agenda items such as a $2 million certificate of deposit investment and acceptance of a cybersecurity grant. Several proclamations and community announcements are scheduled.
- First reading of Ordinance No. 26-2284 authorizing a bond referendum election for public safety capital projects.
- Approval of a $1,106,383.02 purchase order to Kimley-Horn and Associates, Inc. for design services for the West Warren Avenue Complete Streets project.
- Election of Mayor (Item 3A).
- First reading of Ordinance No. 26-2283 creating a code section governing the Mayor's term of office.
- Approval of a $2,000,000 investment in a 3-month Certificate of Deposit with One Florida Bank.
The City Commission elected Commissioner Tony Boni as Mayor for the upcoming year, replacing outgoing Mayor Brian D. Sackett, by a 3-2 roll call vote. Commissioners also withdrew a comprehensive plan amendment due to unresolved state legal concerns, approved first reading of a bond referendum for public safety capital projects, and authorized multiple contracts and budget amendments including $1.1M for Complete Streets design and $52,678 for water treatment plant equipment.
- Elected Commissioner Tony Boni as Mayor (3-2 vote)
- Withdrew Ordinance 25-2276 (Mobility Fee/Comprehensive Plan amendment) due to state legal concerns (unanimous)
- Approved first reading of Ordinance 26-2284 authorizing a bond referendum for public safety capital projects (unanimous)
- Approved $1,106,383.02 design contract with Kimley-Horn for West Warren Avenue Complete Streets (unanimous)
- Authorized budget amendment and $52,678 purchase order for chlorination generator replacement at Water Treatment Plant No. 1 (unanimous)
- Approved budget amendment and $102,230.04 for 11 APXNEXT portable radios from Police Impact Fund (unanimous)
- Approved $2,000,000 investment in a 3-month Certificate of Deposit with One Florida Bank (unanimous)
- Approved historic district grant at 130 West Warren Avenue despite procedural deviation (unanimous)
Code Enforcement Hearing (Special Magistrate)
The Longwood Special Magistrate will hear six code enforcement cases involving properties with violations for lack of permits, sign maintenance, trash and debris, nuisance, and missing business tax receipts. Each case will be decided after sworn testimony and evidence. The agenda also includes approval of prior minutes and case updates.
- CE26-00004: 1061 Alameda Dr – No permit violation (Eric L. Givens ENH Life Est)
- CE26-00026: 1206 N Ronald Reagan Blvd – Sign maintenance violation (Stills Upholstery & Design Inc)
- CE26-00038: 600 Savage Ct – Sign maintenance violation (Susquehanna Holdings Co)
- CE26-00067 & CE26-00078: 310 Ferdinand Dr – No permit, trash/debris, and nuisance violations (Wheeler Campbell Rev Trust)
- CE26-00022: 180 N US Hwy 17-92 – Business tax receipt and temporary sign violations (Emanuel D. Zlotolow Tr et al.)
The Special Magistrate heard five code enforcement cases, issuing compliance orders for fence repairs, sign maintenance, and trash removal. The May 2026 hearing was cancelled.
- Approved fence repair order for 1061 Alameda Dr. (Eric Givens)
- Approved sign maintenance order for 600 Savage Ct. (Susquehanna Holdings)
- Approved trash removal and permit order for 310 Ferdinand Dr. (Wheeler Campbell Rev Trust)
- Approved sign and business tax orders for 4150 Sawgrass (Zlotolow Emanuel D Tr)
- Case withdrawn for 1206 N Ronald Reagan Blvd. (Stills Upholstery)
- Case withdrawn for 1015 S US Hwy 17-92 (FDT Inv LLC)
- Cancelled May 2026 Special Magistrate hearing
- Set administrative costs of $100.71 for Givens, $61.88 for Susquehanna, $76.86 for Wheeler Campbell
City Commission
The City Commission will hold a public hearing on Ordinance 26-2281 to amend the City Charter's debt authorization thresholds and voting requirements. Commissioners will also vote on a $70,998 purchase order to Wannemacher Jensen Architects for value engineering of Fire Station #15 plans. Routine consent items include approval of meeting minutes and monthly financial reports.
- Public hearing on Ordinance 26-2281 to revise debt authorization thresholds and voting requirements in City Charter section 6.10b
- Approval of $70,998 purchase order to Wannemacher Jensen Architects for value engineering of Fire Station #15 plans
- Approval of March 2026 monthly expenditures
- Approval of February 2026 monthly financial report
- Proclamation of District #2 Business Person of the Month for May 2026
The City Commission unanimously approved an ordinance to establish a two-year mayoral term for future consideration and authorized a $70,998 contract for Fire Station #15 design work. The meeting also included the approval of consent agenda items and the adoption of Ordinance No. 26-2281.
- Approved two-year mayoral term ordinance (unanimous)
- Adopted Ordinance No. 26-2281 amending debt authorization thresholds (unanimous)
- Approved Fire Station #15 value engineering contract ($70,998) (unanimous)
- Approved April 6 and April 8 meeting minutes (unanimous)
- Approved March 2026 expenditures and February 2026 financial report (unanimous)
Land Planning Agency
The Longwood Land Planning Agency has no business to conduct for its April 8, 2026 meeting, so the meeting is cancelled. The next regularly scheduled meeting is on May 13, 2026.
- No items on the agenda
City Commission
The Longwood City Commission holds a workshop to discuss the city's current financial situation and explore funding options for the upcoming fiscal year. No votes or decisions are scheduled; the session is for deliberation only.
- Discuss the City's current financial situation and funding options for FY2026-2027
Parks & Recreation Advisory Board
This meeting of the Longwood Parks & Recreation Advisory Board is largely procedural, including approval of previous minutes and recaps of two recent community events. No new ordinances, contracts, or budget items are on the agenda.
- Approve minutes from March 3, 2026 meeting
- Strawberry Festival recap
- Chili Cook-Off recap
- Staff report for April 7, 2026