Lake Wales, FL

Community Redevelopment Agency Meeting 09-02-2026

City Commission Regular Meeting 08-18-2026

The Lake Wales City Commission will hold first readings and public hearings on several ordinances, including the annexation of approximately 193 acres along SR 60 for industrial use, with corresponding Future Land Use Map and Zoning Map amendments. The commission will also consider repealing the annual adjustment of impact fees, amending Planning Board provisions, creating parcel-specific land use conditions, and establishing candidate residency verification requirements. Consent agenda items include permits for the 56th Annual Lake Wales Art Show and a Paint and Sip event, a wastewater treatment plant permit renewal contract, establishing fleet maintenance operations, and purchasing a police vehicle.

• Ordinance 2026-29: Annex 193+/- acres on SR 60 for industrial use (first reading)
• Ordinance 2026-25/26: FLUM and Zoning Map amendments for SR 60 industrial annexation
• Ordinance 2026-24: Repeal annual adjustment of impact fees (Section 23-781)
• Consent: Authorize fleet maintenance operations via Sourcewell contract with NAPA Auto Parts
• Consent: Lease-purchase one police vehicle (2026 Tahoe) via Bancorp Master Lease

City Commission Workshop Meeting 08-12-26

The Lake Wales City Commission workshop covers the draft FY 2026-27 budget, a police vehicle lease purchase, establishing a city fleet maintenance operation, and several ordinances including the annexation of ~193 acres along SR 60 for industrial use. Also on the agenda are sewer emergency repairs, a wastewater permit renewal, and multiple special event permits.

• Draft FY 2026-27 budget review
• Lease purchase of one 2026 Tahoe police vehicle via Bancorp Master Lease
• Authorization to use Sourcewell Contract No. 100124-GPC with NAPA for fleet parts and equipment
• Emergency repair of ~100 linear feet of 8-inch gravity sewer pipe along Lake Wales Walking Trail
• Ordinances for SR 60 Industrial annexation, FLUM, and zoning map amendments (~193 acres)

City Commission Workshop Meeting 08-12-26

The Lake Wales City Commission workshop will review the draft FY27 budget and consider several items, including the annexation of approximately 193 acres along SR 60 for industrial use, the purchase of a police vehicle, and the establishment of a city-run fleet maintenance operation. The commission will also hold first readings and public hearings on ordinances to repeal annual impact fee adjustments, amend Planning Board rules, create parcel-specific land use conditions, and add candidate residency verification requirements. Emergency sewer repairs along the Lake Wales Walking Trail and special event permits are also on the agenda.

• Draft FY27 budget highlights and City Manager budget summary
• Lease purchase of one 2026 Tahoe police vehicle via Bancorp Master Lease Agreement
• Authorization to use Sourcewell Contract No. 100124-GPC with NAPA Auto Parts for fleet parts and procure maintenance equipment
• Ordinances 2026-25, 2026-26, 2026-29: annex 193+/- acres on SR 60 and amend Future Land Use and Zoning Maps to industrial
• Emergency repair of ~100 linear feet of 8-inch gravity sewer pipe along Lake Wales Walking Trail

Community Redevelopment Agency Meeting 08-11-2026

The Lake Wales Community Redevelopment Agency will consider a food-related services grant for Downtown Pizza & Sports Bar, approve a microtransit service agreement with Lakeland Area Mass Transit District, and discuss a ruling on CRA expansion. The meeting also includes public comments, approval of prior minutes, and a presentation of an award.

• Downtown Pizza & Sports Bar, 253 E. Stuart Avenue, food-related services grant
• Microtransit Service Agreement with Lakeland Area Mass Transit District
• CRA expansion ruling discussion
• Presentation of Secretary of State Award to Robin Gibson
• Approval of July 14, 2026 minutes

Community Redevelopment Agency Meeting 08-11-2026

The Lake Wales Community Redevelopment Agency will consider approving a Microtransit Service Agreement with the Lakeland Area Mass Transit District and a Food-Related Services Incentive Program grant for Downtown Pizza & Sports Bar at 253 E. Stuart Avenue. The board will also hear a presentation on a Secretary of State Award to Robin Gibson, approve minutes from July 14, 2026, and take public comments.

• Microtransit Service Agreement with Lakeland Area Mass Transit District
• Food-Related Services Incentive Program grant for Downtown Pizza & Sports Bar, 253 E. Stuart Avenue
• Presentation of Secretary of State Award to Robin Gibson
• Approval of minutes from July 14, 2026
• Public comments and petitions

City Commission Regular Meeting 08-04-2026

The Lake Wales City Commission will consider two consent agenda items: a design-services contract for the Tower Blvd. Trail and a developer credit agreement for the Bok Estates (Ridge Luxury Townhomes) project. The meeting also includes a proclamation for Water Professionals Month and public comment period.

• Design Services – Tower Blvd. Trail: agreement with AVCON for civil engineering and design
• Developer Credit Agreement – Bok Estates aka Ridge Luxury Townhomes: credit against impact fees per City Code Section 23-770
• Proclamation – Water Professionals Month
• Minutes approval for July 21 and July 29, 2026
• Commission meeting calendar for August 2026

City Commission Regular Meeting 08-04-2026

The Lake Wales City Commission will vote on a consent agenda that includes an agreement with AVCON for civil engineering and design services for the Tower Blvd. Trail, and a developer contribution credit agreement for the Bok Estates (Ridge Luxury Townhomes) project. The meeting also includes a proclamation for Water Professionals Month and public comment period.

• Design services contract with AVCON for Tower Blvd. Trail
• Developer credit agreement for Ridge Luxury Townhomes (Bok Estates) under City Code Section 23-770
• Proclamation for Water Professionals Month
• Approval of minutes from July 21 and July 29, 2026 meetings

City Commission Workshop Meeting 07-29-26

The Lake Wales City Commission will hold a workshop meeting to discuss and potentially approve a civil engineering design contract for the Tower Blvd Trail and a developer contribution credit agreement for the Ridge Luxury Townhomes project. The meeting will also include presentations, discussions on residency verification for commission candidates and NGO funding, and public comments.

• Consider agreement with AVCON for Civil Engineering and Design Services for the Tower Blvd Trail
• Review Developer Credit Agreement for Bok Estates aka Ridge Luxury Townhomes under City Code Section 23-770
• Presentation on South Polk Pathways to Prosperity initiative
• Discussion on verification of residency for Commission candidates
• Discussion on NGO funding

City Commission Workshop Meeting 07-29-26

The City Commission will review a civil engineering and design agreement with AVCON for the Tower Blvd. Trail. Members will also discuss a developer contribution credit agreement for Bok Estates, also known as Ridge Luxury Townhomes, regarding impact fees.

• Agreement with AVCON for Civil Engineering and Design Services for the Tower Blvd Trail
• Developer Credit Agreement for Bok Estates (Ridge Luxury Townhomes) regarding impact fees
• Presentation on South Polk Pathways to Prosperity
• Discussion on residency verification for Commission candidates
• Discussion on NGO funding

Lake Wales Firefighters Pension Board

The Lake Wales Firefighters Pension Board will meet to consider and possibly approve the annual administrative budget. The board will also receive updates from the custodian, investment manager, investment consultant, and attorney. Consent agenda items include approval of previous meeting minutes and an accounting report.

• Annual administrative budget approval
• Custodian update
• Investment manager report
• Investment consultant's report
• Attorney's report

Lake Wales Police Officers Pension Board

The Lake Wales Police Officers' Retirement System board will meet to consider the annual administrative budget, receive a custodian update, and hear reports from the investment manager, investment consultant, and attorney. The meeting includes a consent agenda for previous meeting minutes and accounting report, as well as an open forum for public comment.

• Annual Administrative Budget review
• Custodian Update
• Investment Manager Report
• Investment Consultant Report
• Attorney Report

Citizens and Police Community Relations Advisory Board

El Citizens and Police Community Relations Advisory Committee se reunirá para aprobar las actas del 18 de mayo de 2026, y discutir la actividad policial y la comunicación general. La agenda no contiene elementos de acción específicos ni audiencias públicas.

• Aprobación de las actas de la reunión del 18 de mayo de 2026
• Discusión sobre la actividad policial
• Comunicación general

City Commission Regular Meeting 07-21-2026

The City Commission will discuss financing for a police annex and fire stations, as well as parking improvements. The body will also hold public hearings on land development and zoning amendments.

• Resolution 2026-11: Loan up to $10,607,000 for police annex and fire stations #2 and #3
• Resolution 2026-12: Loan up to $7,052,000 for public parking and capital improvements
• Ordinance 2026-22: Public hearing to rezone 2+/- acres from R-1B Residential to C-3 Highway Commercial
• Ordinance 2026-21: Public hearing for amendments to Chapter 23 Land Development Regulations
• Contract with Citrus Connection for mass transit services

City Commission Regular Meeting 07-21-2026

The City Commission will consider two capital improvement revenue notes: Series 2026A for up to $10,607,000 to finance the police annex and fire stations #2 and #3, and Series 2026B for up to $7,052,000 for parking improvements and other capital projects. A public hearing and second reading will be held for a zoning map amendment to rezone 2+ acres from R-1B Residential to C-3 Highway Commercial for a hotel. The consent agenda includes a mass transit contract with Citrus Connection and a special event permit for the Lights and Laces Winter Classic 5K race.

• Capital Improvement Revenue Note Series 2026A - up to $10,607,000 for public safety improvements (police annex, fire stations #2 and #3)
• Capital Improvement Revenue Note Series 2026B - up to $7,052,000 for parking and other capital improvements
• Zoning map amendment (Ordinance 2026-22) for 2+ acres from R-1B Residential to C-3 Highway Commercial for a hotel
• Ordinance 2026-21 - second reading and public hearing on amendments to Chapter 23 Land Development Regulations
• Contract with Lakeland Area Mass Transit District (Citrus Connection) for two years of mass transit service

City Commission Workshop Meeting 07-15-26

The Lake Wales City Commission will vote on two capital‑improvement revenue notes totaling about $17.7 million to fund public‑safety facilities and parking improvements. They will also discuss a contract with Citrus Connection for mass‑transit service contributions, certify 2026 taxable values and set interim millage rates, and hold public hearings on zoning and a special 5K event permit.

• Resolution 2026‑11: Capital Improvement Revenue Note Series 2026A, up to $10,607,000 for police annex, fire stations #2 and #3
• Resolution 2026‑12: Capital Improvement Revenue Note Series 2026B, up to $7,052,000 for parking‑related capital projects
• Contract with Citrus Connection for municipal contribution to mass‑transit service for the next two years
• Ordinance 2026‑22: Zoning map amendment to change 2+ acres from R‑1B residential to C‑3 highway commercial
• Special event permit for Lights and Laces Winter Classic 5K race on Dec 12, 2026

City Commission Workshop Meeting 07-15-26

The Lake Wales City Commission will vote on two Capital Improvement Revenue Notes: Series 2026A for up to $10,607,000 to fund police and fire facilities, and Series 2026B for up to $7,052,000 to finance public parking projects. The body will also adopt the 2026 taxable‑value certification, set the interim millage rate, and schedule budget hearings. Additional items include a transit service contract with Citrus Connection, zoning map changes, and a special‑event permit for a December 5K race.

• Approve Capital Improvement Revenue Note Series 2026A (max $10,607,000) for police annex and fire stations
• Approve Capital Improvement Revenue Note Series 2026B (max $7,052,000) for public parking improvements
• Adopt 2026 taxable‑value certification, interim millage rate, and FY26‑27 budget hearing dates
• Consider contract with Citrus Connection for mass‑transit service for the next two years
• Zoning map amendment to rezone 2+ acres from R‑1B residential to C‑3 highway commercial

Community Redevelopment Agency

The CRA Board will review several funding requests and incentive applications for local redevelopment projects. Items include a $610,000 request for Grove Manor Phase III and various business modernization applications.

• Grove Manor Phase III redevelopment funding request of $610,000
• Downtown Parking Study presentation by Kimley-Horn
• Halff agreement proposal for Lincoln Avenue and A Street streetscape
• Food Related Services Grant application from McGowin’s On Park at 247 East Park Avenue
• Business Incentive Program applications for 10 S. 1st St. and 1109 Bryn Mawr Ave.

Community Redevelopment Agency Meeting 07-14-2026

The Lake Wales Community Redevelopment Agency board will consider several development proposals, including a $610,000 funding request for Phase III of the Grove Manor property. Other items include a downtown parking study presentation, a streetscape agreement for Lincoln Avenue and A Street, and applications for business incentive and food‑related services grants. The board will also discuss project management services for the Ridge Scenic Highway Trail.

• Grove Manor Phase III funding request of $610,000 from the Lake Wales Housing Authority
• Presentation of Downtown Parking Study by Kimley‑Horn
• Halff Agreement Proposal for Lincoln Avenue and A Street streetscape
• McGowin’s On Park (247 East Park Avenue) Food‑Related Services Incentive Program application
• Project Management Services agreement with Colliers Project Leaders for Ridge Scenic Highway Trail

Community Redevelopment Agency Meeting 07-14-2026

This meeting includes a presentation of the Downtown Parking Study by Kimley-Horn, and a $610,000 funding request for Grove Manor Phase III redevelopment from the Lake Wales Housing Authority. The board will also consider agreement proposals for the Lincoln Avenue and A Street streetscape and project management services for the Ridge Scenic Highway Trail, as well as two Business Incentive Program applications for vacant properties. Public comments are accepted.

• Presentation of Downtown Parking Study by Kimley-Horn
• Grove Manor Phase III funding request of $610,000
• Halff Agreement Proposal for Lincoln Avenue and A Street Streetscape
• Business Incentive Program applications for 10 S. 1st St. and 1109 Bryn Mawr Ave.
• Project Management Services agreement for Ridge Scenic Highway Trail

Code Enforcement Board

La Junta de Cumplimiento de Códigos considerará 13 casos relacionados con violaciones de los códigos de propiedad, varios de los cuales figuran como reducciones de multas. La junta también votará sobre una solicitud para miembro de la junta. Se permiten comentarios públicos, pero no se tomará ninguna acción sobre ellos.

• Caso 2023-00348 (REDUCCIÓN): Ciudad vs Omar Ahmad Alqurishi, 340 Dr J A Wiltshire Ave W
• Casos 2008-00008 y 2024-00407 (ambos REDUCCIÓN): Ciudad vs Gospel Missions LLC, 605 Wales Dr N
• Caso 2025-00255: Ciudad vs Brian K Denton, 23 Sessoms Ave W
• Caso 2026-00098: Ciudad vs Giovanni Toscano, 411 Harding Ave
• Caso 2025-00476: Ciudad vs Dorla J Trotman, 1069 E Grove Ave

City Commission Regular Meeting 07-07-2026

La Comisión de la Ciudad de Lake Wales votará sobre la adjudicación del contrato del generador del Ayuntamiento a Zabatt Engine Services como parte de las subvenciones de recuperación de desastres FEMA y CDBG. La comisión también considerará un punto de la agenda de consentimiento para aprobar a Engineered Sprayed Solutions para el revestimiento de 31 pozos de inspección de aguas residuales. Varios permisos para eventos especiales —incluyendo una Fiesta de Visualización de la Copa del Mundo y un Festival de Plantas y Jardines del Club de Mujeres— están pendientes de aprobación, junto con múltiples ordenanzas que cubren anexiones, cambios en el mapa de zonificación y estándares de mantenimiento de distritos históricos.

• Adjudicación de contrato para el generador del Ayuntamiento a Zabatt Engine Services (subvenciones FEMA y CDBG)
• Rehabilitación de pozos de inspección de aguas residuales: aprobar a Engineered Sprayed Solutions para revestir 31 pozos
• Permiso de Evento Especial: Fiesta de Visualización de la Copa del Mundo (18-19 de julio de 2026) en Downtown Market Place
• Permiso de Evento Especial: Festival de Plantas y Jardines del Club de Mujeres de Lake Wales (17 de octubre de 2026) con cierre de Cypress Garden Lane
• Ordenanza 2026-12: Anexión de uso mixto de Hunt Bros de ~164 acres – 2da lectura

City Commission Regular Meeting

La Comisión de la Ciudad llevará a cabo audiencias públicas y segundas lecturas sobre varios cambios importantes de uso del suelo, incluyendo la anexión y rezonificación de 164 acres para el desarrollo de uso mixto Hunt Bros y el proyecto de 47 acres Hickory Ridge. Otros puntos incluyen una primera lectura sobre un cambio de zonificación para un hotel, una ordenanza sobre estándares de mantenimiento del distrito histórico del centro, y artículos de consentimiento como un contrato para generador del ayuntamiento y permisos para eventos especiales.

• Anexión de uso mixto Hunt Bros (Ordenanzas 2026-12, 13, 14) – 164 acres
• FLUM y Zonificación Hickory Ridge (Ordenanzas 2026-15, 16) – 47 acres
• Adjudicación de contrato para Generador del Ayuntamiento a Zabatt Engine Services (subvenciones FEMA/CDBG)
• Ordenanza 2026-20: Estándares de mantenimiento mejorados para el Distrito Histórico del Centro
• Ordenanza 2026-22: Enmienda al mapa de zonificación para hotel (2+ acres a C-3 Highway Commercial)

City Commission Regular Meeting 07-07-2026

La Comisión de la Ciudad de Lake Wales llevará a cabo segundas lecturas y audiencias públicas sobre varios cambios importantes de uso de suelo, incluyendo la anexión de 164 acres para el desarrollo de uso mixto Hunt Bros y una enmienda al Mapa de Uso Futuro del Suelo de Hickory Ridge de 47 acres. También se programaron primeras lecturas y audiencias públicas para un cambio de zonificación a C-3 Highway Commercial en 2 acres y una vacación de derecho de vía en 9th Street North. La agenda de consentimiento incluye la adjudicación de un contrato para un generador del City Hall y permisos de eventos especiales para una fiesta de visualización de la Copa del Mundo y un festival de plantas.

• Anexión de Hunt Bros Mixed Use (164 acres) con enmiendas asociadas al FLUM y al mapa de zonificación (2da lectura)
• Enmiendas al Mapa de Uso Futuro del Suelo y al Mapa de Zonificación de Hickory Ridge en 47 acres (2da lectura)
• Ordenanza de estándares de mantenimiento mejorados del Distrito de Superposición Histórica del Centro (2da lectura)
• Adjudicación del contrato del generador del City Hall a Zabatt Engine Services a través de subvenciones FEMA/CDBG-DR
• Ordenanza de tarifas de impacto de la biblioteca para permitir el gasto en artículos de colección (2da lectura)

City Commission Workshop Meeting

La Comisión de la Ciudad discutirá varias enmiendas de uso del suelo, incluyendo una anexión de uso mixto de 164 acres para Hunt Brothers y una enmienda de 47 acres para Hickory Ridge. El cuerpo también revisará contratos de infraestructura y actualizaciones de los estándares de mantenimiento del centro.

• Anexión y zonificación para 164+/- acres (Hunt Bros Mixed Use)
• Enmienda del mapa de zonificación para 2+/- acres a C-3 Highway Commercial
• Adjudicación de contrato a Zabatt Engine Services para el generador del City Hall
• Contrato para Engineered Sprayed Solutions para recubrir 31 pozos de aguas residuales
• Ordenanza 2026-20 que establece estándares mejorados de mantenimiento para el Downtown Historic Overlay District

The Commission held a workshop to review updates and funding requests from cultural groups, downtown revitalization efforts, and economic development initiatives. Presenters detailed operational costs, attendance metrics, and proposed budgets for the upcoming fiscal year. No motions were introduced, and no items were approved, denied, or tabled.

• No formal actions or votes were recorded during this workshop meeting.

Community Redevelopment Agency

La Agencia de Redesarrollo Comunitario revisará una subvención de restauración histórica y varios acuerdos de servicios profesionales. La junta se enfoca en mejoras del paisaje urbano y proyectos de desarrollo hotelero en toda la ciudad.

• Subvención de fachada de $50,000 para 101 East Park Avenue
• Acuerdo con Catalyst Design Group para el paisaje urbano de 1st Street/Central Avenue
• Addendum #3 con Chastain-Skillman/DCCM para el paisaje urbano de 1st Street/Central Avenue
• Propuesta de Colliers Project Leaders para el rediseño del paisaje urbano de la subvención RAISE
• Propuesta de Colliers Project Leaders para los proyectos del Hotel Walesbilt y Stuart Avenue

The CRA Board approved a $50,000 grant for the restoration of the historic Friedlander building at 101 East Park Avenue. The board also authorized three separate agreements totaling $358,278 for the 1st Street/Central Avenue streetscape and RAISE grant projects.

• Approved $50,000 facade grant for 101 East Park Avenue (5-0)
• Approved $173,660 Addendum #3 with Chastain-Skillman/DCCM for 1st Street/Central Avenue Streetscape Project (5-0)
• Approved $24,400 agreement with Catalyst Design Group for 1st Street Streetscape landscape design (5-0)
• Approved $160,218 agreement with Colliers Project Leaders for RAISE Grant Streetscape project management (5-0)
• Approved June 2, 2026 meeting minutes (5-0)

Community Redevelopment Agency Meeting 07-01-2026

La Junta de la CRA votará sobre una subvención de fachada de restauración histórica de $50,000 para 101 E. Park Avenue. También considerarán aprobar la Adenda #3 con Chastain-Skillman/DCCM para el proyecto de paisajismo urbano de 1st Street/Central Avenue, un acuerdo con Catalyst Design Group para el mismo paisajismo urbano, y dos acuerdos con Colliers Project Leaders para el rediseño del paisajismo urbano de la subvención RAISE y los proyectos de paisajismo urbano del Walesbilt Hotel/Stuart Avenue.

• Adjudicación de subvención de fachada de $50,000 para 101 E. Park Avenue
• Adenda #3 con Chastain-Skillman/DCCM para el paisajismo urbano de 1st Street/Central Avenue
• Propuesta de acuerdo con Catalyst Design Group para el paisajismo urbano de 1st Street/Central Avenue
• Propuesta de acuerdo con Colliers Project Leaders para el rediseño del paisajismo urbano y la preconstrucción de la subvención RAISE
• Propuesta de acuerdo con Colliers Project Leaders para los proyectos de paisajismo urbano del Walesbilt Hotel y Stuart Avenue

City Commission Workshop Meeting 07-01-26

El taller de la Comisión Municipal el 1 de julio de 2026 discutirá múltiples lecturas de ordenanzas, incluyendo anexión, cambios de zonificación y enmiendas al reglamento de desarrollo urbano. Los elementos clave incluyen primeras lecturas para una desafectación de derecho de vía y un cambio de zonificación para hotel, y segundas lecturas para la anexión de Hunt Bros (164 acres), enmiendas al FLUM y zonificación de Hickory Ridge (47 acres), y tarifas de impacto de bibliotecas. La comisión también considerará adjudicaciones de contratos para un generador del City Hall y rehabilitación de pozos de aguas residuales, así como permisos para eventos especiales y nombramientos de juntas.

• Adjudicación de contrato para generador del City Hall a Zabatt Engine Services mediante subvenciones FEMA/CDBG-DR
• Contrato de rehabilitación de pozos de aguas residuales a Engineered Sprayed Solutions para 31 pozos
• Ordenanza 2026-22: Rezonificación de 2± acres de R-1B a C-3 Comercial de Carretera (proyecto hotelero)
• Ordenanzas 2026-12/13/14: Anexión de uso mixto de Hunt Bros, FLUM y zonificación para 164± acres
• Ordenanza 2026-20: Normas mejoradas de mantenimiento para el Downtown Historic Overlay District

Planning & Zoning Board

La Junta considerará una modificación importante para el proyecto residencial Hunt Club Grove y una enmienda al mapa de zonificación para el Lake Wales Hotel. Además, los miembros revisarán las enmiendas propuestas al Capítulo 23 de las Regulaciones de Desarrollo de Tierras y considerarán dos nuevos nombramientos de miembros de la junta.

• Hunt Club Grove: Modificación importante a un Permiso de Uso Especial por Excepción
• Lake Wales Hotel: Enmienda al mapa de zonificación y plan de sitio importante (Ord. 2026-22)
• Ordenanza 2026-21: Enmiendas al Capítulo 23 de las Regulaciones de Desarrollo de Tierras
• Nombramiento de miembro de la junta: Ralph Marino
• Nombramiento de miembro de la junta: Robin Gibson

City Commission Regular Meeting

La Comisión de la Ciudad de Lake Wales revisará ordenanzas sobre cambios de zonificación para el desarrollo de Hickory Ridge, tarifas de impacto de bibliotecas y estándares de mantenimiento del centro. El cuerpo también aprobará fondos para el alumbrado público y considerará nombramientos de juntas.

• Ordenanza de tarifas de impacto de bibliotecas (Ordenanza 2026-11)
• Enmiendas al uso futuro del suelo y al mapa de zonificación de Hickory Ridge (Ordenanzas 2026-15 y 2026-16)
• Estándares mejorados de mantenimiento del Distrito Histórico del Centro (Ordenanza 2026-20)
• Fondos para iluminación en Hunt Brothers Complex
• Orden de cambio para la eliminación de infraestructura ferroviaria en Market St.

The commission approved a change order not to exceed $295,421 for ADEC Construction to remove buried railroad timber blocking completion of the Orange Ave water main and streetscape projects. They also accepted the clean annual comprehensive financial report, reappointed four board members to various boards, and approved the consent agenda including funding for lighting at Hunt Brothers Complex.

• Approved $295,421 change order for railroad timber removal (4-0)
• Accepted annual comprehensive financial report and audit (4-0)
• Reappointed John Phillip Weikert & Manuel Grimaldo to Airport Authority (4-0)
• Reappointed Helen Walters to Housing Authority (4-0)
• Reappointed Jodie Schmidt to Library Board (4-0)
• Approved consent agenda including minutes and lighting funding (4-0)

City Commission Regular Meeting 06-16-2026

La Comisión de la Ciudad de Lake Wales llevará a cabo primeras lecturas y audiencias públicas sobre varias ordenanzas, incluyendo enmiendas al Mapa de Uso de Suelo Futuro y al Mapa de Zonificación para 47 acres en Hickory Ridge, y una expansión de las tarifas de impacto de la biblioteca para cubrir artículos de la colección. Los comisionados también considerarán una resolución para adoptar el rol de evaluaciones no ad valorem de 2026 y una orden de cambio para la remoción de infraestructura ferroviaria en Market Street. Los artículos de consentimiento incluyen la aprobación de actas y financiamiento para iluminación en el complejo Hunt Brothers.

• Ordenanzas 2026-15/16: primera lectura y audiencia pública sobre enmienda al Mapa de Uso de Suelo Futuro y Mapa de Zonificación para 47+ acres en Hickory Ridge
• Ordenanza 2026-11: primera lectura y audiencia pública para expandir las tarifas de impacto de la biblioteca para incluir artículos de la colección (libros, etc.)
• Ordenanza 2026-20: primera lectura que establece estándares de mantenimiento mejorados en el Distrito de Superposición Histórica del Centro
• Resolución 2026-05: audiencia pública para adoptar un método uniforme de cobro de evaluaciones no ad valorem y adoptar el rol de evaluaciones de 2026
• Cotización de orden de cambio de ADEC Construction para trabajo adicional de remoción de infraestructura ferroviaria en Market Street