Bartow roundup: CRA reorganization, community funding on June 25 agenda; outcomes pending
The Bartow City Commission had two significant items on its June 25 agenda — a resolution to reorganize the Community Redevelopment Agency and a review of funding requests from community groups and non-profits for FY 26-27. However, minutes from that meeting have not yet been published, so no outcomes, vote tallies, or final funding amounts can be confirmed from the available record.
City Commission — June 25
The commission was scheduled to hold a public hearing on Resolution 26-4266-R, which would formally establish the city commission itself as the Bartow Community Redevelopment Agency. The resolution would terminate the previous CRA board and its appointments and set new member terms. The agenda described this as a reorganization of local redevelopment oversight under state law.
Also on the June 25 agenda: a review of proposed FY 26-27 funding for community partners, events, and non-profit organizations. Groups listed on the agenda included Bartow Main Street, the Chamber of Commerce, the Neighborhood Improvement Corporation, and the Bartow Juneteenth Empowerment Community Organization. The commission was also set to deliberate funding for 16 non-profit organizations, including the Boys & Girls Club, Pace Center for Girls, and Volunteers in Service to the Elderly.
Because only the agenda is available and minutes have not been published, the roundup cannot report what amounts were set or how the commission voted.
Code Enforcement Special Magistrate — June 30
The special magistrate had two cases scheduled. Case 57054 involved a fine certification for a sanitation/storage violation at 1725 Laurel St E, with respondents listed as Earlie DeFrench Sanders and Courtney Sanders. Case 61676-PJ was a reduction request for an accessory use violation at 1850 S Broadway, with respondents James H. Sherrer and Linda T. Sherrer. The agenda also included approval of minutes from May 26, 2026. No demolition, false alarm, or new violation items were listed. Minutes from this meeting have not yet been published.
Red-Light Camera Hearings — June 30
The special magistrate was scheduled to hear three red-light camera violation cases. Defendants listed were Richard Allen Bryant (notice 5792600102088), Brian Franklin Mole (notice 57922600103474), and Jeanette Peabody (notice 5792600067752). The agenda also included approval of May 26, 2026 minutes. Outcomes are not available because minutes have not been published.
Coming up
City Commission — July 6 (today): The commission will consider first readings of Ordinance 2026-05 and Ordinance 2026-06, which would amend the police and firefighters' retirement trust funds to allow the purchase of permissive service credit. Also on the agenda: Resolution 26-4268-R for a stormwater improvement services assessment, and an interlocal agreement between Bartow and the Stuart Crossing CDD for police traffic enforcement. The commission will issue proclamations for July 2026 as Lakes Appreciation Month and Parks and Recreation Month. A closed attorney/client executive session on pending litigation is also scheduled, under Florida Statute 286.011(8), with no public business or decisions on that portion of the agenda.
Recreation Advisory Board — July 8: The board will hear a presentation from Bartow Youth Baseball regarding use of the Carver Recreation Center All-Purpose Field. The board may discuss and make a recommendation. The agenda also includes approval of previous minutes and a director's report.
Earlier weeks
- week of 2026-06-29 — Bartow Commission Poised to Allocate Community Funding, Reorganize Redevelopment Agency
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