Longwood, FL

Code Enforcement Hearing (Special Magistrate)

The Code Enforcement Hearing scheduled for August 27, 2026 has been cancelled. The next Business Tax Code Enforcement Hearing is rescheduled for Wednesday, September 16, 2026, and the Regular Code Enforcement Hearing is rescheduled for Thursday, September 24, 2026, both at 9:00 a.m. in City Commission Chambers.

• August 27, 2026 Code Enforcement Hearing cancelled
• Business Tax Code Enforcement Hearing rescheduled to September 16, 2026
• Regular Code Enforcement Hearing rescheduled to September 24, 2026
• Both hearings at 9:00 a.m. in City Commission Chambers
• Interested parties may appear and be heard; hearings may be continued

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The Longwood City Commission is holding a community Q&A forum to discuss the proposed solid waste assessment. This is a discussion item, not a final decision. Residents are invited to attend and learn about the assessment.

• Community Q&A forum on proposed solid waste assessment

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The Longwood City Commission will consider adopting an ordinance amending the City Code for Special Service Fees, approve a collective bargaining agreement with Teamsters' Union Local 385, and approve a $51,613 purchase order for a water supply plan update. The agenda also includes proclamations, board appointments, and public input.

• Ordinance No. 26-2288 amending City Code for Special Service Fees
• Collective Bargaining Agreement with Teamsters' Union Local 385
• Purchase order of $51,613 to CPH Consulting for 10-Year Water Supply Facilities Work Plan
• Key to the City Award to Gerald 'Jerry' Edward Steward
• Proclamation of National Senior Citizen's Day on August 21, 2026

Land Planning Agency

The Longwood Land Planning Agency has no items to consider at its August 12, 2026 meeting, so the meeting is cancelled. The next regularly scheduled meeting will be held on September 9, 2026.

• Meeting cancelled due to no business before the LPA
• Next regular meeting: September 9, 2026

Police Officers and Firefighters Pension and Trust Fund

The City of Longwood Fire and Police Pension Board will meet to review investment reports and expense data. The board is scheduled to decide on the approval of the FY 2026-27 board budget.

• Approval of FY 2026-27 Board Budget
• Review of Quarterly Investment Report for March 31, 2026
• Approval of Expense Report
• Discussion of DRAGO Fund Balance

Parks & Recreation Advisory Board

The agenda consists of procedural boilerplate. The board will review minutes from the July 7, 2026, meeting and receive reports from board members and staff.

• Approval of July 7, 2026, meeting minutes

City Commission

The Longwood City Commission will vote on several fee updates, including fire safety and cemetery charges. The body will also discuss development on the northern border and an annexation application for the Meadowlands subdivision.

• Purchase order for $253,515.73 to Huffman Inc. DBA NuWave Concrete for sidewalk upgrades and concrete repair
• Ordinance No. 26-2286 and Resolution No. 26-1727 regarding fire safety inspection and lift assist fees
• Proposed creation of 2026 Wastewater and Solid Waste Assessments
• Temporary Use Permit 12-26 for a medical trailer at 450 West State Road 434
• Resolution No. 26-1729 updating the Longwood Memorial Gardens Cemetery fee schedule

The Longwood City Commission approved several items, including a resolution to move residential solid waste billing to property tax bills (3-2), and voted to bring forward a resolution to revise or rescind a 2023 policy that would have forced denial of a 52-acre annexation application (3-2). The commission also approved a 4% raise for the City Clerk, waived her annual evaluation, and approved a $253,515.73 sidewalk repair contract. All other agenda items were approved unanimously.

• Adopted Resolution 26-1733 to create 2026 Solid Waste Assessment (3-2)
• Moved to bring forward resolution to revise/rescind Resolution 23-1624 (3-2)
• Approved 4% salary increase for City Clerk (unanimous)
• Waived City Clerk's annual performance evaluation (unanimous)
• Approved $253,515.73 sidewalk repair contract to NuWave Concrete (unanimous)
• Adopted Ordinance 26-2286 for fire safety inspection and lift assist fees (unanimous)
• Adopted Ordinance 26-2287 Master Service Assessment Ordinance (unanimous)
• Approved School Resource Officer Agreement with Seminole County (unanimous)

Code Enforcement Hearing (Special Magistrate)

The Longwood City Commission will hold a Code Enforcement Hearing on July 23, 2026. The special magistrate will explain the proceedings, witnesses will be sworn in, and the commission will hear public cases involving code violations at five addresses. Violations include lack of permits, swimming‑pool fence issues, high grass, unsafe fences, outdoor storage, and illegal boat/trailer parking. The hearing may result in orders or penalties based on the findings.

• CE26-00143 – Estrella Brito Juan B & Cuevas Estrella Elisury J, 890 Georgia Ave – violation: No permit (LDC Article X Section 10.1.0).
• CE26-00158 – John E. Strongman, 219 Sheridan Ave – violations: swimming‑pool fence, high grass & weeds, unsafe fence, Florida Building Code violations.
• CE26-00128 – Trad Realty LLC, 323 N Ronald Reagan Blvd – violations: No permit, fence installation standards, outdoor storage, storage of inoperable vehicle.
• CE26-00172 – Jains ATM LLC, 764 E Church Ave – violation: Boat/trailer/RV parking (CC Chapter 86 Section 86-83).
• CE26-00092 – Robert M. Largent, 100 Slade Dr – violations: outdoor storage, nuisance, trash & debris, construction permits required.

City Commission

The Longwood City Commission will vote on a $127,915 purchase order to GenServe, Inc. for an emergency generator replacement at City Hall. It will also set the tentative millage rate for the 2026‑2027 fiscal year and adopt several ordinance amendments. Additional items include a $16,000 increase to a street‑sweeping contract and a $23,730 recreation‑impact fee project for a staff office restroom.

• Approve $127,915 purchase order to GenServe, Inc. for City Hall emergency generator replacement
• Approve $16,000 increase to Purchase Order No. 26-00240 with United Sweeping, LLC for citywide street sweeping services
• Approve construction of a toilet and sink at the Candyland staff office using $23,730 recreation impact fees
• Adopt Ordinance No. 26-2285 amending Chapter 26 – Cemetery of the Longwood City Code of Ordinances
• Set tentative millage rate for the 2026‑2027 fiscal year beginning October 1, 2026

The City Commission approved a tentative millage rate for the 2026-2027 fiscal year and authorized funding for a new emergency generator at City Hall. The Commission also advanced a Master Service Assessment Ordinance to create a legal framework for future special assessments, including solid waste.

• Approved tentative millage rate of 5.500 for FY 2026-2027 (unanimous)
• Approved $127,915.00 purchase order to GenServe, Inc. for City Hall emergency generator (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution No. 26-1728 to fund City Hall Emergency Generator Replacement Project (unanimous)
• Approved first reading of Ordinance No. 26-2287 (Master Service Assessment Ordinance) (unanimous)
• Approved first reading of Ordinance No. 26-2286 for fire safety inspection and lift assist fees (unanimous)
• Adopted Ordinance No. 26-2285 amending Chapter 26 - Cemetery (unanimous)
• Approved $16,000.00 increase to United Sweeping, LLC for street sweeping (4-1)
• Approved $23,730.00 for toilet and sink construction at Candyland staff office (unanimous)

City Commission

The City Commission will hold a work session to review and discuss the proposed budget for fiscal year 2026-2027. This meeting is scheduled for July 15, 2026, at 10:00 AM.

• Review and discussion of the proposed budget for Fiscal Year 2026-2027

The Commission held a work session to review the proposed budget, which maintains a 5.5000 millage rate. Several funding adjustments were made to commissioner allocations and event budgets, and staff were directed to explore new financing and billing options.

• Reduced annual Commissioner discretionary project allocation from $10,000 to $5,000
• Directed staff to restore funding for Fourth of July fireworks display
• Directed staff to explore transitioning the City's CERT program to the Seminole County model
• Directed staff to pursue a lower-cost preservation alternative for the Lewis House project
• Directed staff to evaluate Waste Pro billing alternatives, including direct customer billing
• Directed staff to continue evaluating financing options for the CIP, including a potential $1.7M loan
• Directed staff to evaluate refinancing remaining general obligation loans

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

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.

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

The board approved the minutes from the June 2, 2026, meeting. Members and staff discussed event updates, sponsorship revenue, and ongoing park maintenance projects. No other substantive actions were taken.

• Approved June 2, 2026, meeting minutes (unanimous voice vote)

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

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

The Commission held a budget workshop and gave staff direction to temporarily draw down fund reserves to about 15.8% to maintain operations, falling short of the 17% policy target. Staff was also directed to evaluate loan options for $1.8 million in unfunded capital projects and to develop potential fee or assessment increases, including a fire assessment. No formal motions or votes were taken. The Commission also reached a consensus to abandon the Lewis House relocation to Reiter Park and directed staff to evaluate relocating it to Magnolia Park instead.

• Directed staff to draw down fund reserves to approximately 15.8% to maintain operations, below the 17% policy target.
• Directed staff to evaluate loan options for funding $1.8 million in unfunded capital improvement projects.
• Directed each department to identify potential fee or assessment increases, including a fire assessment.
• Consensus to abandon the Lewis House relocation to Reiter Park due to high costs.
• Directed staff to evaluate feasibility and total cost of relocating and reconstructing the Lewis House at Magnolia Park.
• Directed staff to bring back information on a commemorative gazebo option using salvaged materials.

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

The Board approved the May 5, 2026, meeting minutes. Members discussed a proposal to replace 52 bollards in the Historic District and reviewed the preliminary FY2026-2027 budget, which includes a 3% reduction in the event budget.

• Approved May 5, 2026, meeting minutes (unanimous)

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

The Commission voted 4-0 to continue Ordinance No. 26-2282, which would revise water and wastewater utility rates, to the June 15, 2026 meeting. The continuance allows staff more time to evaluate financial models and gather public input. The Commission also approved the consent agenda, including the FY 2024-2025 audit, and accepted a $15,000 AARP grant for ADA improvements. No final decision was made on the rate increase.

• Continued water/wastewater rate ordinance to June 15 (4-0)
• Approved consent agenda items 10A-10G (4-0)
• Adopted Resolution 26-1721 accepting $15,000 AARP grant (4-0)
• Scheduled Sept 10 and 21, 2026 budget hearing dates (4-0)

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