Lake Alfred public meetings in 2021

Code Enforcement Special Magistrate

The Lake Alfred Code Enforcement Special Magistrate will hold a hearing on December 16, 2021, to address property code violations. The agenda includes consent items for supplemental fines, orders imposing fines, and first-offense violation findings. Ten cases are listed, involving property owners and parcels across the city.

• Supplemental fines for cases 2020-00030 and 2020-00031 (John Tomczak, 825 and 835 Lake Shore Way)
• Supplemental fine for case 2021-00023 (Justin R. Camacho, 635 E. Grapefruit)
• Supplemental fine for case 2021-00024 (Ubaldo Properties Inc., 355 E. Columbia St.)
• Order imposing fine for case 2021-00004 (Ash Street Group LLC, 670 Lake Alfred Dr.)
• First-offense violation findings for cases 2021-00033, 2021-00047, 2021-00050, 2021-00051

The Special Magistrate heard 10 code enforcement cases, approving fines and administrative costs for properties found in violation or non-compliance. Several properties were found in compliance with fines certified, while others were given deadlines to correct violations or face daily fines. One case was continued to the next hearing.

• Approved November 18, 2021 meeting minutes
• Found 825 Lake Shore Way in compliance; certified $600 fine + $41.28 costs (Case #2020-00030)
• Found 835 Lake Shore Way in compliance; certified $600 fine + $41.28 costs (Case #2020-00031)
• Continued Case #2021-00004 (670 Lake Alfred Dr.) to February 17, 2022 hearing
• Approved $6,300 fine + $40.66 costs for 635 E. Grapefruit (Case #2021-00023)
• Approved $8,200 fine + $69.11 costs for 355 E. Columbia St. (Case #2021-00024-R)
• Found 1115 Nekoma Avenue in violation; 60 days to comply or $100/day fine; $198.20 costs (Case #2020-00003)
• Found 660 Buena Vista in violation; 60 days to comply or $100/day fine; $86.01 costs (Case #2021-00033)

Planning & Zoning Board

The Lake Alfred Planning and Zoning Board will hold a regular meeting on December 9, 2021, to consider a variance request from Collier and to set the 2022 meeting schedule. The agenda also includes approval of the previous meeting's minutes and public comments.

• Collier variance request
• 2022 meeting schedule adoption

The Lake Alfred Planning and Zoning Board unanimously approved a variance requested by George and Judith Collier to build an additional detached garage in front of their home at 800 W. Cummings Street. The approval includes staff conditions, such as a 10-foot setback from property lines and a requirement to obtain building permits by December 9, 2022. The board also approved the minutes from the November 16, 2021 meeting.

• Approved variance for detached garage at 800 W. Cummings St. (unanimous)
• Approved November 16, 2021 meeting minutes (unanimous)

City Commission

This is the agenda for the Lake Alfred City Commission meeting on December 6, 2021. The agenda includes only the agenda document and the meeting materials packet, with no specific items listed. The meeting appears to be a regular session with no substantive items detailed in the provided text.

• Agenda document (12.06.2021-ADA-CC-AGENDA.PDF)
• Meeting materials packet (12.06.2021-CC-AGENDA-PACKET.PDF)

The City Commission unanimously approved Ordinance 1470-21 on second and final reading, annexing approximately 9.86 acres plus 2.27 acres of right-of-way from Polk County, including the Polk Training Center and a Florida Gas Transmission Co. parcel. The commission also approved first reading of ULDC text amendments, accepted a Cass Road easement, and approved a vehicle purchase.

• Approved Ordinance 1470-21 annexing Polk Training Center parcels (unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance 1471-21 ULDC text amendments on first reading (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 25-21 accepting Cass Road easement (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 26-21 honoring Ruthanne Stonewall retirement (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 27-21 requesting USPS ZIP code boundary review (unanimous)
• Approved 2022 Ford Explorer purchase from Bartow Ford, not to exceed $27,933 (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including Nov. 15 meeting minutes and 2022 schedule (unanimous)

Parks & Recreation Board

The Lake Alfred Parks and Recreation Board will review and approve the tentative 2022 recreation calendar, nominate and appoint a chairperson and vice chairperson for 2022, and receive updates on projects, events, and programs from Director Richard Weed. The meeting also includes approval of the May 20, 2021 minutes and public comment periods.

• Review and approve the 2022 recreation calendar (tentative, includes Bluegrass Bash, Christmas Parade, Summer Recreation)
• Nominate and appoint Chairperson and Vice Chairperson for 2022
• Updates on projects, events, and programs from Parks and Recreation Director
• Approval of May 20, 2021 minutes

The Parks and Recreation Board approved the tentative 2022 recreation calendar, which includes events like the Bluegrass Bash and Heritage Festival. They also re-elected Ron Schelfo as Chairperson and elected Sheilan Runnels as Vice Chairperson for 2022. The board approved the May 20, 2021 minutes and excused two absent members. Updates were provided on field maintenance, park projects, and upcoming events.

• Approved the tentative 2022 recreation calendar by unanimous voice vote.
• Re-elected Ron Schelfo as Chairperson for 2022 by unanimous voice vote.
• Elected Sheilan Runnels as Vice Chairperson for 2022 by unanimous voice vote.
• Approved the minutes from May 20, 2021 by unanimous voice vote.
• Excused Board Members Fawcett and Long from the meeting by unanimous voice vote.

Code Enforcement Special Magistrate

The Lake Alfred Code Enforcement Special Magistrate will hold a hearing on November 18, 2021, to address 10 code enforcement cases. Actions include approving consent agenda items for supplemental fines, imposing fines, considering a fine reduction, and hearing first offense cases. The meeting is procedural, focusing on individual property violations.

• Supplemental fines for cases at 230 W. Cummings St., 675 E Lemon Ave, and 0000 E Lemon Ave.
• Order imposing fine for case at 300 E. Alfred St.
• Fine reduction request for case at 325 E. Oaks St.
• First offense cases at 670 E. Lake Alfred Dr., 150 Nekoma St., 495 N. Echo Dr., 290 S Lake Shore, and 190 W. Alfred St.
• Next hearing scheduled for December 16, 2021.

The Code Enforcement Special Magistrate approved a $9,100 fine for a property at 230 W. Cummings St., dismissed a case against Ash Street Group LLC, and found violations at three other properties, allowing time to correct or face daily fines. The board also reduced a fine to zero for Jose Rodriguez and certified compliance for two other properties.

• Approved $9,100 fine and $39.71 costs for Case #2021-00001 (Linda P. Melendez).
• Dismissed Case #2021-00037 (Ash Street Group LLC) without prejudice.
• Found violation at 150 Nekoma St. (Andrea Basdeo), allowed 30 days to comply or $100/day fine.
• Found violation at 495 N. Echo Dr. (Melissa Levin), allowed 20 days to comply or $50/day fine.
• Found violation at 290 S Lake Shore Way (Carlos Valle), allowed 30 days to comply or $100/day fine.
• Certified compliance and fines for Cases #2021-00010 and #2021-00011 (Freddie Mae Robinson), $1,250 each.
• Certified compliance and $2,000 fine for Case #2021-00019 (Jorge L. Moreira).
• Reduced fine to zero for Case #2021-00018 (Jose Rodriguez), assessed $55.12 costs.

Planning & Zoning Board

The Lake Alfred Planning and Zoning Board will hold a regular meeting on November 16, 2021, to consider two variance requests and discuss Unified Land Development Code (ULDC) text amendments. The board will vote on a variance for an accessory structure at 235 S. Ilakee Ave. and a variance for a single-family dwelling setback. The ULDC text amendments were postponed from a previous meeting and will be discussed for recommendation to the City Commission.

• Burns Variance: request to reduce accessory structure side setback from 10 ft to 2.2 ft at 235 S. Ilakee Ave.; staff recommends approval with conditions, including a 5-ft reduction.
• Jacobson Variance: request for variance from maximum 30-ft setback to construct a single-family dwelling.
• ULDC Text Amendments: discussion of clarifications, corrections, and conflicts; to be vetted and recommended to City Commission.
• Approval of minutes from October 14, 2021 meeting.

The Planning and Zoning Board unanimously approved two variance requests: one for a carport at 235 S. Illakee Avenue (reducing the side-yard setback from 10 to 5 feet) and one for a single-family home at 720 E. Cummings Street (allowing a 258-foot setback from the primary street). The board also reviewed proposed updates to the Unified Land Development Code (ULDC), including changes to address new state legislation, but took no final action on the text amendments.

• Approved variance for carport at 235 S. Illakee Ave. (unanimous)
• Approved variance for single-family home at 720 E. Cummings St. (unanimous)
• Approved October 14, 2021 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Reviewed ULDC text amendments; no vote taken

City Commission

This agenda contains only the agenda document and a meeting materials packet; no specific action items, discussions, or public hearings are listed. The meeting appears to be a regular commission session with details provided in the attached packet.

The City Commission unanimously approved the acceptance of Waylanco Road and the annexation of a 41.8-acre property (Ordinance 1467-21) to receive city services and enable future development. The commission also approved updates to the Personnel Handbook (adding Juneteenth as a holiday), a budget adjustment allocating a $380,000 surplus, and the first reading of an annexation for the Polk Training Center parcels.

• Approved Resolution 24-21 accepting Waylanco Road (unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance 1467-21 annexing the Waylanco Road property (unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance 1468-21 updating the Personnel Handbook, adding Juneteenth as a holiday (unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance 1469-21 for FY 20/21 budget adjustment, allocating $380,000 surplus (unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance 1470-21 on first reading for Polk Training Center annexation (unanimous)

City Commission

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The City Commission unanimously approved three ordinances and resolutions: a personnel handbook update adding Juneteenth as a holiday, a budget amendment allocating a $380,000 surplus, and a resolution modifying the Eden Hills plat to allow certificates of occupancy before full infrastructure acceptance. The commission also approved a $22,116.15 police forfeiture fund expenditure for a new General Order Manual.

• Approved Ordinance 1468-21 Personnel Handbook Update on first reading (unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance 1469-21 Budget Adjustment on first reading (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 22-21 supporting City Spirit Award application for Bass Sculpture project (unanimous)
• Approved $22,116.15 police forfeiture fund expenditure for General Order Manual (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 23-21 modifying Eden Hills Plat to allow certificates of occupancy (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including minutes, announcements, and Center State LLC agreement amendment (unanimous)

Code Enforcement Special Magistrate

The Lake Alfred Code Enforcement Special Magistrate will hold a hearing to consider supplemental fines for two properties owned by John Tomczak and first-offense cases for Raymond T. Harris and Ash Street Group LLC. The agenda includes approval of prior minutes and a consent agenda with no fine orders. No old business or fine reductions are scheduled.

• Supplemental fines for John Tomczak at 825 and 835 S Lakeshore Way (Cases 2020-00030, 2020-00031)
• First offense case for Raymond T. Harris at 285 Nekoma (Case 2021-00035)
• Three first offense cases for Ash Street Group LLC at 670 E. Alfred Dr. (Cases 2021-00036, 2021-00037, 2021-00039)

The Special Magistrate imposed fines for property maintenance violations, including $8,050 each for two properties owned by John Tomczak for weed overgrowth. A case against Ash Street Group LLC regarding motel room conditions was continued to November 18, 2021, to examine whether state law preempts local enforcement. Another case against Ash Street Group LLC for electrical violations at a mobile home park resulted in an order to correct violations within 20 days or face a $150 per day fine.

• Imposed $8,050 fine on John Tomczak for each of two properties (161 days at $50/day) plus $52.31 admin costs each
• Found Jose Rodriguez's property in compliance; certified $3,800 fine (38 days at $100/day) plus $41.81 admin costs
• Entered violation order for Raymond Harris; 20 days to comply or $100/day fine; $68.57 admin costs
• Entered violation order for Ash Street Group LLC (pool); 10 days to comply or $100/day fine; $92.13 admin costs
• Continued motel case (2021-00037) against Ash Street Group LLC to Nov 18 hearing to review state preemption
• Entered violation order for Ash Street Group LLC (electrical); 20 days to comply or $150/day fine; $92.13 admin costs

Code Enforcement Special Magistrate

The Lake Alfred Code Enforcement Special Magistrate will hold a hearing on October 21, 2021, to address code enforcement cases, including fine reductions, demolition requests, and supplemental orders imposing fines. The agenda includes old and new business items, with minutes from a previous hearing to be approved. Most items are specific property cases, with some marked as not applicable for fines or first offenses.

• Case #2020-00017: Fine reduction for Francisco Macedo & Eva Pineda, 635 E. Haines Blvd.
• Case #2021-00012 DEMO: Demolition request for Estate of Conner Hubert, 380 W. Davis Ave.
• Case #2021-00015 DEMO: Demolition request for Mary E. Sharett, 1120 Cross Ave.
• Case #2021-00018: Jose Rodriguez, 325 E. Oak
• Case #2021-00025-R: Cold FD Portfolio VII LLC (Family Dollar Store), 225 S. Lake Shore Way

The Code Enforcement Special Magistrate approved demolition orders for two unsafe structures, reduced a fine for a property brought into compliance, and continued one case. The magistrate also entered a supplemental fine order for a non-compliant property owner.

• Approved demolition of 380 W. Davis Ave. (Estate of Conner Hubert) (unanimous)
• Approved demolition of 1120 Cross Ave. (Mary E. Sharett) (unanimous)
• Reduced fine for 635 E. Haines Blvd. (Macedo/Pineda) by 90% to $1,195 plus $13.21 costs
• Entered supplemental fine of $10,700 for 225 S. Lake Shore Way (Cold FD Portfolio VII LLC)
• Certified fine of $4,900 for 110 S. Winona Ave. (Bergman Estate)
• Continued case for 325 E. Oak (Jose Rodriguez) to October 27, 2021

City Commission

This agenda contains only the agenda and agenda packet documents for the October 18, 2021, City Commission meeting. No specific items for decision or discussion are listed in the provided text.

The Lake Alfred City Commission unanimously approved the annexation of a 10-acre Caribbean Distillers parcel on second and final reading, eliminating an enclave. It also approved the purchase of two 2022 Ford F-150 trucks from Bartow Ford for $29,292 and $31,425. The CRA board approved a new residential façade grant program offering up to $15,000 per home.

• Approved Ordinance 1466-21 annexing Caribbean Distillers property (unanimous)
• Approved $29,292 purchase of 2022 Ford F-150 from Bartow Ford (unanimous)
• Approved $31,425 purchase of 2022 Ford F-150 4x4 from Bartow Ford (unanimous)
• Approved CRA Resolution 03-21 establishing Residential Façade Grant Program (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including Oct 4 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved CRA consent agenda including Sept 9 meeting minutes (unanimous)

Community Redevelopment Agency Board

The Lake Alfred Community Redevelopment Agency will consider approving Resolution 03-21, which establishes a residential façade improvement grant program. The program would provide up to $15,000 per single-family home or $5,000 per unit for multi-unit properties for exterior improvements. The CRA will also hear a public hearing on the annexation of Caribbean Distillers and consider purchasing new vehicles for Public Works and Utilities.

• Public hearing on Ordinance 1466-21: Caribbean Distillers Annexation
• Purchase of Public Works and Utilities vehicles
• Resolution 03-21: Residential Façade Improvement Grant Program (up to $15,000 per home)
• Retail Strategies presentation
• Approval of CRA meeting minutes from September 9, 2021

The Community Redevelopment Agency Board unanimously approved Resolution 03-21, establishing a residential facade improvement grant program. The program provides up to $15,000 per single-family home (or $5,000 per unit for multi-unit properties) for exterior improvements, with $75,000 budgeted for the current fiscal year. Applications will open in January. The board also approved the September 9, 2021 meeting minutes.

• Approved Resolution 03-21 for CRA Residential Facade Grant Improvement Program (unanimous)
• Approved September 9, 2021 CRA meeting minutes (unanimous)

Planning & Zoning Board

The Lake Alfred Planning and Zoning Board will consider proposed text amendments to the Unified Land Development Code (ULDC), focusing on updates to zoning districts and use provisions, and will review them for consistency with the comprehensive plan and other standards. The board will also consider adopting its bylaws. The agenda includes approval of the August 12, 2021 minutes.

• ULDC text amendments affecting Article 2 (Zoning Districts) and Article 3 (Use Provisions)
• Bylaws adoption
• Approval of August 12, 2021 meeting minutes

The Lake Alfred Planning and Zoning Board unanimously approved its bylaws with amendments, including changing 'attend' to 'complete' for training requirements and adding a subsection allowing trainings to be completed in person or electronically. The board also approved the August 12, 2021 meeting minutes. A Unified Land Development Code text amendment item was postponed to a future meeting.

• Approved August 12, 2021 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved bylaws with amendments, including training wording change and electronic training option (unanimous)
• Postponed Unified Land Development Code text amendments to future meeting

City Commission

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The City Commission unanimously approved first readings of two annexation ordinances (Caribbean Distillers and Waylanco), a road transfer agreement with Polk County, and a resolution adopting an urban services report for the Polk Training Center annexation. They also approved several contracts and purchases, including engineering task orders and sanitation trucks, with one dissenting vote on the used truck purchase.

• Approved consent agenda including minutes, announcements, and consultant selection for Water Treatment Plant No. 2 (unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance 1466-21 annexing Caribbean Distillers property on first reading (unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance 1467-21 annexing Waylanco parcel on first reading (unanimous)
• Approved Waylanco Road Transfer Agreement with Polk County (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 20-21 adopting Urban Services Report for Polk Training Center annexation (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 21-21 supporting Old Dixie Trail Alternative 1 (unanimous)
• Approved CPH Task Order No. 5 for Water and Wastewater Master Plans at $200,000 (unanimous)
• Approved Wright-Pierce Task Order No. 1 for Buena Vista Lift Station at $179,900 (unanimous)

City Commission

The City Commission unanimously approved the final millage rate of 7.2390 mills for FY 2021/22, the annual budget ordinance, and a bad debt write-off of $12,011. It also approved the site development plan, development agreement, and preliminary plat for Tract 6 of The Lakes subdivision, creating 101 lots. All votes were unanimous.

• Approved final millage rate of 7.2390 mills for FY 2021/22 (unanimous)
• Approved FY 2021/22 annual budget ordinance, including $3.1M ARPA funding for utility projects (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 18-21 authorizing $12,011 bad debt write-off for delinquent utility bills (unanimous)
• Approved The Lakes Tract 6 Site Development Plan for 101 lots (unanimous)
• Approved The Lakes Tract 6 Developers Agreement (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 19-21 for The Lakes Tract 6 Preliminary Plat (unanimous)

Code Enforcement Special Magistrate

The Lake Alfred Code Enforcement Special Magistrate will hold a hearing on September 16, 2021, to address code violations on 11 properties. The agenda includes items for fine reductions, supplemental orders imposing fines, orders imposing fines, and new business involving first-offense violation findings. The meeting will also include approval of the August 19, 2021 minutes and a consent agenda.

• Fine reduction for Martinez, Mario & Cynthia at 985 S. Lake Shore Way (Case# 2020-00020)
• Fine reduction for Mosley Road Land Trust 0428 at 540, 550, and 560 Mosley Rd (Cases # 2020-00022, 00023, 00024)
• Supplemental order imposing fine for Shakir Badmus at 740 Glencruiten Ave (Case 2020-00006)
• Order finding violation: first offense for Lim La Properties at 725 S Lake Shore Way (Case # 2021-00027)
• Order finding violation: first offense for Property 360 LLC at 660 N. Buena Vista Dr. (Case # 2021-00033)

The Special Magistrate approved the August 19, 2021 minutes and heard cases on fines and violations. Fines were reduced for properties on S. Lake Shore Way and Mosley Rd. after compliance was achieved, with payment deadlines set. New or supplemental fines were imposed on properties on E. Haines Blvd., S. Winona Ave., Lemon, W. Pershing, S. Lake Shore Way, Glencruiten Ave., and Lemon Ave. for continued violations, with administrative costs assessed. One case was removed from the agenda before the hearing.

• Approved the August 19, 2021, Special Magistrate Code Enforcement meeting minutes.
• Reduced fine to $100 plus $36.46 in costs for Mario & Cynthia Martinez (985 S. Lake Shore Way), with a 30-day payment deadline of $236.07.
• Reduced fine to $50 plus $60.71 in costs for each of three Mosley Road Land Trust properties (540, 550, 560 Mosley Rd.), with a 30-day payment deadline of $170.96 per case.
• Entered a Supplemental Order Imposing Fine of $5,900 plus $67.01 in costs for Francisco Macedo & Eva Pineda (635 E. Haines Blvd.).
• Entered an Order Imposing Fine of $3,400 plus $62.81 in costs for Sharon Atkins (625 S. Winona Ave.); costs later amended to $41.81.
• Entered Orders Imposing Fines of $3,900 plus $62.81 in costs for each of Freddie Mae Robinson's properties (675 and 0 Lemon).
• Found James E. Lambert's property (295 W. Pershing) in compliance, ordered zero fines, and assessed $64.91 in costs.
• Found violations existed for Lim La Properties (725 S Lake Shore Way), allowing 45 days to comply or face a $100 per day fine, and assessed $68.57 in costs.

City Commission

This agenda contains only the agenda document and a meeting materials packet, with no listed action items, ordinances, or discussion topics. The meeting appears to be a standard procedural session with no substantive items specified in the provided text.

The City Commission unanimously approved the tentative millage rate of 7.2390 mills and Ordinance 1465-21 for the FY 2021/2022 annual budget on first reading. The budget includes $3.1 million in ARPA funding for utility projects. The commission also approved land use and zoning ordinances for properties on Cass Road and Fletcher Cutoff Road, and the CRA approved its FY 21/22 and FY 22/23 budgets.

• Approved the consent agenda, including meeting minutes, announcements, a board appointment, and an agreement.
• Approved the tentative millage rate of 7.2390 mills for FY 2021/2022.
• Approved Ordinance 1465-21 (FY 2021/2022 Annual Budget) on first reading.
• Approved Ordinance 1457-21 (Cass Road Future Land Use Assignment) on second and final reading.
• Approved Ordinance 1458-21 (Cass Road Zoning District Assignment) on second and final reading.
• Approved Ordinance 1459-21 (Fletcher Cutoff Road Future Land Use Assignment) on second and final reading.
• Approved Ordinance 1460-21 (Fletcher Cutoff Road Zoning District Assignment) on second and final reading.
• Approved CRA Resolution 02-21 (CRA Budget) for FY 21/22 and FY 22/23.

Community Redevelopment Agency Board

The Lake Alfred Community Redevelopment Agency Board will consider adopting its FY 2021/2022 budget and capital improvement program, which sets aside $150,000 for projects and initiatives, $50,000 for facade grants, and $40,000 for a retail consultant. The board will also approve minutes from its July 26 meeting. The meeting is part of a joint City Commission/CRA session that includes public hearings on the city's tentative millage rate, annual budget, and several land use and zoning ordinance changes.

• CRA Resolution 02-21 adopting FY 2021/2022 budget with $150,000 for projects
• Public hearing on tentative millage rate
• Public hearing on Ordinance 1465-21: FY 2021/2022 annual budget
• Public hearings on Ordinances 1457-21 through 1460-21 for Cass Road and Fletcher Park Cutoff land use and zoning assignments
• Approval of CRA meeting minutes from July 26, 2021

The Community Redevelopment Agency Board unanimously approved Resolution 02-21, adopting the Capital Improvement Program and the FY 21/22 and FY 22/23 operating budgets. The budgets set aside $150,000 each year for projects and initiatives, $40,000 per year for the remaining two years of a retail consultant agreement, and $50,000 per year for façade grants. The board also unanimously approved the minutes from the July 26, 2021 meeting. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved the July 26, 2021 meeting minutes unanimously.
• Approved Resolution 02-21, the CRA budget for FY 21/22 and FY 22/23, including the Capital Improvement Program, unanimously.

Code Enforcement Special Magistrate

The Code Enforcement Special Magistrate met to review various property violations, including supplemental orders for existing fines and new first-offense citations. The meeting addressed issues ranging from unpermitted remodeling and sanitation concerns to overgrown vegetation.

• Order Imposing Fine for Mario & Cynthia Martinez at 985 S. Lake Shore Way
• Supplemental Order Imposing Fine for Case #2020-00029 (Estate of Theodore H. Bergman)
• First offense violation for unlicensed remodeling at 300 E. Alfred Dr.
• First offense violation for sanitation and motor vehicle issues at 325 E. Oak St.
• Repeat offense fine for Family Dollar Store at 225 S. Lake Shore Way

The Code Enforcement Special Magistrate heard cases on August 19, 2021, issuing fines and compliance orders for properties with code violations. Fines were certified for properties found in compliance after violations, and orders were entered for ongoing violations with deadlines and daily fines if not corrected. One case was postponed, and another was continued to allow the respondent's attorney more time.

• Certified $1,250 fine for Martinez property (Case 2020-00020) for 25 days at $50/day, plus $41.93 costs
• Certified $2,400 fine per case for Mosley Road Land Trust (Cases 2020-00022/23/24) for 48 days at $50/day, plus $39.32 costs each
• Entered order for Melendez property (Case 2021-00001) with $5,200 fine (52 days at $100/day), $41.42 costs, and authorized abatement
• Postponed Standefer case (2020-00003) to October meeting
• Found violation for Ruth L. Hill (Case 2021-00026) but property in compliance; assessed $70.82 costs
• Entered order for Lake Alfred Self Storage (Case 2021-00028) with 30 days to comply or $150/day fine; $117.52 costs
• Entered order for Jean Charles Bores (Case 2021-00030) with 30 days to comply or $50/day fine; $88.08 costs
• Entered order for Jerry Wyche (Case 2021-00031) with 20 days to comply or $100/day fine; $93.45 costs

City Commission

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The City Commission unanimously approved Ordinance 1464-21, rezoning about 111.83 acres in the Gapway Industrial Park from Light Industrial (I-1) to Heavy Industrial (I-2), with Conservation (CN) unchanged. The commission also unanimously approved the consent agenda, including minutes, announcements, and Parks and Recreation Board appointments, and approved the proposed payroll and revenue sections for the FY 21/22 budget.

• Approved Ordinance 1464-21 rezoning Gapway Groves from I-1 to I-2 (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including minutes, announcements, and Parks and Recreation Board appointments (unanimous)
• Approved FY 21/22 budget payroll and revenue sections (unanimous)

Planning & Zoning Board

The Lake Alfred Planning and Zoning Board will review a request to reduce the side setback for a shed at 311 Cedar Glen Drive from 10 feet to 5 feet. The board will also consider a developer’s agreement and preliminary plat for The Lakes Tract 6. Additionally, the board will continue its discussion on amending its own bylaws, including meeting schedules and public hearing procedures.

• Variance request at 311 Cedar Glen Dr. to place a shed 5 feet from the property line instead of the required 10 feet
• Developer’s Agreement with Site Plan for The Lakes Tract 6
• Preliminary Plat Request for The Lakes Tract 6
• Continued discussion on Board Bylaws, including training requirements and agenda packet timing

The Planning and Zoning Board unanimously approved a variance for a shed at 311 Cedar Glen Drive, allowing a 5-foot side setback instead of the required 10 feet. The board also unanimously recommended approval to the City Commission for the Tract 6 site development plan, development agreement, and preliminary plat for The Lakes subdivision, which proposes 101 lots with a 50-foot right-of-way variance.

• Approved shed variance at 311 Cedar Glen Drive (unanimous)
• Recommended approval of Tract 6 Site Development Plan to City Commission (unanimous)
• Recommended approval of Tract 6 Development Agreement to City Commission (unanimous)
• Recommended approval of Tract 6 Preliminary Plat with variance (unanimous)

City Commission

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The City Commission unanimously approved on first reading Ordinance 1464-21 to rezone about 111.83 acres from Light Industrial (I-1) to Heavy Industrial (I-2) for the Gapway Groves project, and also unanimously approved Resolution 16-21 for the preliminary plat of approximately 264.7 acres. Both actions were approved as recommended by the Planning and Zoning Board. The commission also unanimously approved two pension plan amendments (Ordinances 1462-21 and 1463-21) on second reading, which were cleanup changes with no financial impact.

• Approved Ordinance 1464-21 (Gapway Groves rezoning to Heavy Industrial) on first reading (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 16-21 (Gapway Groves preliminary plat) (unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance 1462-21 (General Employees Pension Plan Amendment) on second reading (unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance 1463-21 (Police and Fire Pension Plan Amendment) on second reading (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda with amendment adding Florida League of Cities conference to announcements (unanimous)

City Commission

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The City Commission approved a resolution setting the proposed millage rate at 7.2390 mills for FY 2021/22, which is equal to the current rate but 4.01% above the roll-back rate, and scheduled the budget hearing for September 9, 2021. The commission also approved first readings of two pension plan amendments (Ordinances 1462-21 and 1463-21) that are cleanup in nature with no financial impact, and adopted a capital asset management policy raising the capitalization threshold from $1,000 to $5,000. The CRA board approved a $22,552.72 facade improvement grant for 380 S. Lakeshore Way.

• Approved Resolution 14-21 setting proposed millage rate at 7.2390 mills and budget hearing date (unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance 1462-21 General Employees Pension Plan Amendment on first reading (unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance 1463-21 Police and Fire Pension Plan Amendment on first reading (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 15-21 adopting Capital Asset Management Policy (unanimous)
• Approved $22,552.72 facade improvement grant for 380 S. Lakeshore Way (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including July 12, 2021 minutes (unanimous)

Community Redevelopment Agency Board

The Lake Alfred Community Redevelopment Agency Board will consider approving a facade improvement grant application for 380 S. Lakeshore Way, with staff recommending eligibility for up to $22,802.72. The board may award the requested $20,000, the staff-determined amount, or a different sum. The meeting also includes consent agenda items and pension plan ordinances.

• Facade grant application for 380 S. Lakeshore Way: $20,000 requested, $22,802.72 staff-eligible, project cost $47,879
• Ordinance 1462-21: General Employees Pension Plan Amendment
• Ordinance 1463-21: Police and Fire Pension Plan Amendment
• Public Hearing: Resolution 14-21 proposed tentative millage rate
• Resolution 15-21: Capital Asset Management Policy

The Community Redevelopment Agency Board unanimously approved a $22,552.72 facade improvement grant for the property at 380 S. Lakeshore Way, which was slightly above the $20,000 requested. The grant is part of the Downtown Commercial Facade Improvement Grant Program and will fund exterior renovations including siding, roofing, signage, and parking lot paving. The board also approved the June 21, 2021 meeting minutes as part of the consent agenda.

• Approved $22,552.72 facade improvement grant for 380 S. Lakeshore Way (unanimous)
• Approved June 21, 2021 CRA meeting minutes (unanimous)

Code Enforcement Special Magistrate

The Code Enforcement Special Magistrate will meet to review orders for imposing fines, supplemental fine orders, and new first-offense violations. The agenda includes requests for fine reductions and discussions regarding property maintenance and unpermitted work.

• Order Imposing Fine: Case #2020-00020 (Martinez) for $7,400.00
• Supplemental Order Imposing Fine: Case #2020-00029 (Estate of Theodore H. Bergman) for $5,650.00
• First Offense: Case #2021-00018 (Jose Rodriguez) regarding sanitation and motor vehicles
• First Offense: Case #2021-00019 (Jorge L. Moreira) regarding unpermitted remodeling work
• Request for Reduction: Three cases involving Mosley Road Land Trust 0428

City Commission

The Lake Alfred City Commission is holding a regular meeting with an agenda consisting only of the agenda itself and the meeting materials packet. No substantive items, votes, or public hearings are listed in the provided text.

The Lake Alfred City Commission unanimously approved Resolution 13-21 accepting a 1.48-acre land donation from Jack M. Berry, Inc. for right-of-way improvements, and a developer's agreement with Center State Development for road construction and maintenance. They also approved a $53,125 fee study with Raftelis Financial Consultants to update building and planning fees.

• Approved consent agenda including June 21, 2021 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 13-21 for Jack Berry Property Transfer (unanimous)
• Approved developer's agreement with Center State Development, conditional on staff review (unanimous)
• Approved Task Order No. 3 with Raftelis Financial Consultants for $53,125 fee study (unanimous)

Planning & Zoning Board

The Lake Alfred Planning and Zoning Board is meeting to consider a zoning map amendment for Gapway Groves, review and approve its own bylaws, and receive board training. The agenda also includes approval of the May 13, 2021 minutes and public comments.

• Gapway Groves Zoning Map Amendment
• Bylaws Review and Approval
• Board Training
• Approval of May 13, 2021 minutes
• Next regular meeting scheduled for August 12, 2021

The Planning and Zoning Board unanimously recommended approval of Gapway Groves Corporation's request to rezone 183.09+ acres from Light Industrial (I-1) and Conservation (CN) to Heavy Industrial (I-2) and Conservation (CN). The property is located north of Old Haines City Lake Alfred Road and the CSX railroad, west of Delbert Collins Road, and south/southwest of Lake Lowery. Staff found the request consistent with the Comprehensive Plan and the Unified Land Development Code. The board also approved the May 13, 2021 meeting minutes and excused the absences of Chair Fountain and Board Member Daley.

• Approved the May 13, 2021 meeting minutes as presented.
• Recommended approval of the rezoning request by Gapway Groves Corporation from Light Industrial (I-1) and Conservation (CN) to Heavy Industrial (I-2) and Conservation (CN).
• Excused the absences of Chair Ike Fountain and Board Member Wanda Daley.

City Commission

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The City Commission approved Ordinance 1461-21, amending the Drinking Water State Revolving Fund loan to include design costs of $630,938 for the new water plant, with 50% principal forgiveness. They also approved CPH Task Order No. 4 for the Lake Swoope and CR 557 Force Main Extension Project at $53,582.50, and the draft expenditure sections of the FY 21/22 & 22/23 budgets. The CRA Board approved Resolution 01-21, amending the Façade Improvement Grant Program to remove the residential portion, and agreed to draft a separate residential policy.

• Approved Ordinance 1461-21 on second reading, amending the SRF loan to include design funding of $630,938 for the water plant.
• Approved CPH Task Order No. 4 for the Lake Swoope and CR 557 Force Main Extension Project at a cost of $53,582.50.
• Approved the draft expenditure sections of the FY 21/22 & 22/23 Annual Operating Budgets.
• Approved CRA Resolution 01-21, amending the Façade Improvement Grant Program to focus on commercial properties only.
• Agreed by consensus to have staff draft a residential improvement policy for the CRA.
• Agreed by consensus to include Juneteenth as a holiday in the next personnel handbook update.

Community Redevelopment Agency Board

The Lake Alfred Community Redevelopment Agency Board is voting on Resolution 01-21 to amend the Façade Improvement Grant Program. The amendments expand eligibility to include ADA improvements, parking lot and roof upgrades, and a new branch for residential exterior improvements. The program provides matching reimbursement grants of up to $50,000 for eligible projects within the Community Redevelopment Area.

• Resolution 01-21 amends the Façade Improvement Grant Program
• Grants cover up to 50% of eligible costs, capped at $50,000 per property
• New eligibility includes ADA improvements (internal and external)
• New eligibility includes parking lot and roof improvements with tangible upgrades
• Proposes a new branch program for residential exterior improvements

The Lake Alfred CRA Board unanimously approved Resolution 01-21, amending the Façade Improvement Grant Program to make it more accessible, including allowing ADA improvements, work completed within the past year, and parking lot/roof upgrades. The Board also voted unanimously to remove the residential portion from the resolution, separating it into a potential future program. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved CRA Resolution 01-21 amending the Façade Improvement Grant Program (unanimous)
• Removed residential portion from the grant program resolution (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including May 17, 2021 meeting minutes (unanimous)

Code Enforcement Special Magistrate

The Lake Alfred Code Enforcement Special Magistrate will hold a hearing on June 17, 2021. The agenda includes approving minutes from May 20, 2021, and processing a consent agenda for fine certifications and supplemental orders. Four specific property violations are listed for fines or supplemental orders, while two additional cases involving first offenses are scheduled as new business.

• Fine certification for Case # 2021-00001 at 230 W. Cummings St.
• Supplemental order imposing fine for Case No. 2020-00014 at 340 W. Pierce St.
• Consent agenda item for Case No. 2021-00003 at 555 Midway Ave.
• Consent agenda item for Case # 2021-00006 at 670 Lemon Ave.
• First offense hearings for cases at 380 W Davis Dr. and 1120 Cross Ave.

The Special Magistrate approved the May 20, 2021 minutes and then handled six code enforcement cases. Fines were certified or imposed for properties at 230 W. Cummings St., 340 W. Pierce St., 555 Midway Ave., 670 Lemon Ave., and 380 W Davis Dr., with amounts ranging from $2,600 to $11,300. The city was authorized to abate high weeds and grass at 670 Lemon Ave. and to secure the structure at 380 W Davis Dr. A first-offense case for 1120 Cross Ave. was presented but no decision was recorded in the minutes.

• Approved the May 20, 2021, Special Magistrate Code Enforcement meeting minutes.
• Certified fines of $2,600 plus $45.70 administrative costs for Case 2021-00001 (230 W. Cummings St.).
• Imposed supplemental fines of $11,300 plus $39.40 administrative costs for Case 2020-00014 (340 W. Pierce St.).
• Imposed supplemental fines of $3,550 plus $62.50 administrative costs for Case 2021-00003 (555 Midway Ave.).
• Imposed supplemental fines of $3,900 plus $41.50 administrative costs for Case 2021-00006-R (670 Lemon Ave.) and authorized abatement for high weeds and grass.
• Entered an order for Case 2021-00012 (380 W Davis Dr.) giving 30 days to comply or face $100/day fines, assessed $82.26 in costs, and authorized abatement to secure the property.
• Heard Case 2021-00015 (1120 Cross Ave.) but no decision was recorded in the minutes.

City Commission

This agenda is purely procedural, containing only the agenda and meeting materials documents. No specific items for decision or discussion are listed.

The City Commission unanimously approved Ordinance 1456-21 to expand the Eden Hills Community Development District by 25.74 acres, and approved first readings of ordinances for future land use and zoning assignments for annexed parcels on Cass Road and Fletcher Cutoff. It also approved a first reading of an amendment to the Drinking Water SRF Loan Agreement to add $630,938 for design, with 50% principal forgiveness. All votes were unanimous.

• Approved Ordinance 1456-21 expanding Eden Hills CDD boundary (unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance 1457-21 Cass Road Future Land Use on first reading (unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance 1458-21 Cass Road Zoning Assignment on first reading (unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance 1459-21 Fletcher Cutoff Future Land Use on first reading (unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance 1460-21 Fletcher Cutoff Zoning Assignment on first reading (unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance 1461-21 Drinking Water SRF Loan Agreement Amendment No. 1 on first reading (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including Juneteenth Celebration special event application (unanimous)

Parks & Recreation Board

The Lake Alfred Parks and Recreation Board will receive updates on projects, events, and programs from Director Richard Weed. The main discussion item is the approval of the FDOT application for the Lake Alfred Christmas Parade, scheduled for December 4, 2021, which requires closing S Lake Shore Way and implementing a detour. The board will also consider approving the November 19, 2020 minutes.

• Discussion on FDOT application for Christmas Parade route on S Lake Shore Way
• Parade route from Central Park to Gardner Park, approximately 1 mile
• Detour developed by Police Chief Art Bodenheimer
• Updates on parks projects, events, and programs
• Approval of November 19, 2020 minutes

The Parks and Recreation Board approved the Lake Alfred Christmas Parade route for the FDOT application. The board also received updates on various projects, including the Central Park improvements and the Summer Recreation Program. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved minutes of November 19, 2020 (unanimous)
• Approved Christmas parade route for FDOT application (unanimous)

Code Enforcement Special Magistrate

The Lake Alfred Code Enforcement Special Magistrate will hold a hearing to address multiple code enforcement cases, including fine certifications, a fine reduction request, and first and repeat offense cases. The meeting will also include approval of the previous meeting's minutes and a consent agenda for fine certifications.

• Fine certification for Case #2020-00029 (Sandra L. Bergman, Estate of Theodore H. Bergman, 110 S. Winona Ave)
• Fine certification for Cases #2020-00030 and #2020-00031 (John Tomczak, 825 and 835 S. Lakeshore Way)
• Fine reduction request for Case #2019-0004 (Martin Family Trust, 295 E Park Lane)
• Fine reduction request for Case #2019-00011-R (O & O Construction Group LLC, 680 E Haines)
• First offense cases: #2021-00007 (James E. Lambert, 295 W Pershing Dr.) and #2021-00013 (Ash Street Group LLC and Valentine M. Macedo, 26 Palm Circle Dr.)

The Special Magistrate certified fines for three properties with continuing code violations, totaling $8,550 in daily fines plus administrative costs. One case was dismissed, one was continued, and one was closed after the lien was satisfied. The next hearing is scheduled for June 17, 2021.

• Certified $2,850 fine for Sandra L. Bergman/Estate of Theodore H. Bergman (Case 2020-00029)
• Certified $2,850 fine for John Tomczak (Case 2020-00030)
• Certified $2,850 fine for John Tomczak (Case 2020-00031)
• Closed Case 2019-00004 (Martin Family Trust) after lien satisfied
• Continued Case 2019-00011-R (O & O Construction Group) pending tax deed surplus response
• Gave James E. Lambert 30 days to comply or face $50/day fine (Case 2021-00007)
• Dismissed Case 2021-00013 (Valentin M. Macedo) after title evidence
• Dismissed Case 2019-00008-R (George Williams) administratively

City Commission

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The City Commission unanimously approved replacing the mini-roundabouts on Pierce Street with speed tables (Option 4) to address ongoing traffic safety concerns, at an estimated cost of $30,000. The Commission also approved the first reading of an ordinance to expand the Eden Hills Community Development District by 25.74 acres, and approved the final plat for Phase I of the Eden Hills subdivision. The CRA Board accepted the annual report.

• Approved replacing Pierce Street roundabouts with speed tables, Option 4 (unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance 1456-21 on first reading to expand Eden Hills CDD boundary (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 12-21 accepting Eden Hills Final Plat for Phase I (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including May 3, 2021 minutes and FDOT lighting agreement (unanimous)
• Accepted CRA Annual Report (unanimous)
• Excused Mayor Daley from attendance (unanimous)

Community Redevelopment Agency Board

The Lake Alfred City Commission will hold public hearings on Ordinance 1456-21 (Eden Hill CDD expansion) and Resolution 12-21 (Eden Hills final plat acceptance), discuss Pierce traffic calming, and consider an FDOT highway lighting agreement. The CRA board will also meet to accept its annual report, which shows a 38% increase in taxable property values since 2014 and a budget of nearly $190,000.

• Public hearing: Ordinance 1456-21 Eden Hill CDD Expansion Amendment
• Public hearing: Resolution 12-21 Eden Hills Final Plat Acceptance
• Pierce Traffic Calming discussion
• FDOT Highway Lighting, Maintenance, and Compensation Agreement FY 21/22
• CRA Annual Report acceptance

The Lake Alfred Community Redevelopment Agency Board approved its annual report for 2020, as required by Florida law. The report includes audit information, project data, expenditures, property values, and affordable housing spending. The board also discussed the agency's progress toward its redevelopment plan goals.

• Approved the 2020 annual report (unanimous)

Planning & Zoning Board

The Lake Alfred Planning and Zoning Board will hold a regular meeting on May 13, 2021, to elect officers, receive training on variances and land use amendments, and consider variance and land use/zoning assignment requests for properties on Cass Road and Fletcher Cutoff. The agenda also includes approval of prior meeting minutes and public comments.

• Election of officers
• Variance request at 160 E. Thelma
• Cass Road future land use assignment
• Cass Road zoning district assignment
• Fletcher Cutoff future land use and zoning assignments

The Planning and Zoning Board unanimously recommended approval to the City Commission for a future land use and zoning map amendment for ~37.67 acres on Cass Road, changing the designation from Agricultural/Rural Residential to Residential (RES) and Conservation (CON), and zoning to Vintage Residential Neighborhood (VRN) and Conservation (CN). The board also unanimously recommended approval for a separate ~22.87-acre request at Fletcher Park Cutoff/US 17-92, assigning future land use classifications of Public Buildings and Grounds, Heavy Commercial/Industrial, and Conservation, and zoning districts of Public Building and Grounds (P-G), Commercial Activity Center (C-3), and Conservation (CN). Additionally, the board unanimously approved a variance for a privacy fence at 160 E. Thelma Street, and elected new officers for 2021-2022.

• Approved variance for 6-ft privacy fence at 160 E. Thelma St. with conditions (unanimous)
• Recommended approval of Cass Road future land use amendment to Residential/Conservation (unanimous)
• Recommended approval of Cass Road zoning amendment to VRN/Conservation (unanimous)
• Recommended approval of Fletcher Park Cutoff/US 17-92 future land use amendment (unanimous)
• Recommended approval of Fletcher Park Cutoff/US 17-92 zoning amendment (unanimous)
• Elected Ike Fountain as Chair and Brenda Arnold as Vice-Chair for 2021-2022 (unanimous)
• Approved minutes from April 8, 2021 and February 23, 2021 meetings (unanimous)

City Commission

The City Commission is scheduled to meet on May 3, 2021. The agenda and meeting materials are available for review, but no specific items are listed in the provided text.

• Agenda document posted
• Meeting materials packet posted

The Lake Alfred City Commission held its annual Sine Die meeting, swore in Commissioner Mac Fuller, and unanimously re-elected Nancy Z. Daley as Mayor and Jack Dearmin as Vice Mayor. The commission approved the consent agenda, made appointments to the Planning and Zoning Board and Parks and Recreation Board, and assigned commissioners to legislative committees and regional boards.

• Approved consent agenda including April 19, 2021 minutes (unanimous)
• Re-elected Nancy Z. Daley as Mayor (unanimous roll call vote)
• Re-elected Jack Dearmin as Vice Mayor (unanimous roll call vote)
• Approved Planning and Zoning Board and Parks and Recreation Board appointments (unanimous)
• Commissioner Fuller assigned to Municipal Administration Committee
• Vice Mayor Dearmin appointed as Polk Regional Water Cooperative representative
• Mayor Daley appointed as Transportation Planning Organization representative
• Commissioner Fuller appointed as alternate for Polk Regional Water Cooperative

City Commission

This is the agenda for the Lake Alfred City Commission meeting on April 19, 2021. The agenda includes only the agenda document and a meeting materials packet, with no specific items listed. The meeting appears to be a regular session, but the agenda is procedural and lacks detailed discussion items.

• Agenda document (ADA-UPDATED-AGENDA-4.19.21.PDF)
• Meeting materials packet (ADA-4.19.2021-CC-AGENDA-PACKET.PDF)

The Lake Alfred City Commission unanimously approved two implementation agreements for the Southeast Wellfield and West Polk Wellfield projects, addressing future water supply needs. The Southeast Wellfield agreement carries an estimated $390,000 cost-share commitment, with a potential total commitment of $5.8 million over 40 years. The West Polk agreement is a nonfinancial associate membership. The commission also approved the consent agenda and authorized the mayor to sign a JAG grant letter for a portable sign trailer.

• Approved Southeast Wellfield Implementation Agreement (unanimous)
• Approved West Polk Wellfield Implementation Agreement (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including April 5, 2021 minutes (unanimous)
• Authorized Mayor to sign 51% JAG Grant letter to FDLE (unanimous)

Code Enforcement Special Magistrate

The Code Enforcement Special Magistrate will hold a hearing to address seven code enforcement cases, including fine certifications, a fine reduction request, and first and repeat offense cases. The agenda includes approval of prior minutes and a consent agenda for fines.

• Case #2020-00006: Fine certification for Angeanny D. Prashad at 740 S. Glencruiten Ave.
• Case #2020-00017: Fine certification for Francisco Macedo and Eva Pineda at 635 E. Haines Blvd.
• Case #2019-00011-R: Fine reduction request by O & O Property Group LLC at 680 E. Haines Blvd.
• Case #2021-00011: First offense for Freddie Mae Robinson at 0 E. Lemon Ave.
• Case #2021-00004: First offense for Ash Street Group LLC at 670 E. Alfred Dr.

The Special Magistrate certified fines for two properties: $14,200 for an unsafe structure at 740 S. Glencruiten Ave. and $6,050 for unpermitted driveway work at 635 E. Haines Blvd. The case against Ash Street Group for the mobile home park at 670 E. Alfred Drive was continued to May 20, 2021, after the respondent's attorney requested more time. Two other cases were resolved: one property was found in compliance, and two properties owned by Freddie Mae Robinson were given 60 days to comply.

• Certified $14,200 fine for Case 2020-00006 (unsafe structure) plus $49.75 admin costs
• Certified $6,050 fine for Case 2020-00017 (unpermitted driveway) plus $39.25 admin costs
• Continued Case 2021-00004 (Ash Street Group mobile home park) to May 20, 2021
• Found Case 2021-00009 (Realty Connexion) in compliance, assessed $52.95 admin costs
• Gave 60 days to comply for Case 2021-00010 (Freddie Mae Robinson) or $50/day fine
• Gave 60 days to comply for Case 2021-00011 (Freddie Mae Robinson) or $50/day fine

City Commission

This is a regular City Commission meeting with a posted agenda and an updated agenda packet. The agenda contains only procedural items (agenda approval and meeting materials), with no substantive decisions or discussions listed.

• Agenda approval
• Review of updated agenda packet

The City Commission unanimously approved Ordinance 1455-21 on second and final reading, annexing two parcels (approximately 37.67 acres) at the corner of Cass Road, northeast of Lake Alfred and west of Lake Eva. The annexation eliminates an enclave and allows the properties to receive city services and potential future development. The commission also heard a detailed presentation on the Polk Regional Water Cooperative's long-term water supply projects, but took no formal action on that item.

• Approved Ordinance 1455-21 annexing Cass Road properties (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including March 15, 2021 minutes (unanimous)
• Recognized firefighter promotions for Captain Robert Turner, Firefighter Will Flack, and Firefighter Sean Sweat
• Read Water Conservation and Donate Life proclamations into the record