Lake Wales CRA, City Commission Tackle Major Annexation, Streetscape, and Facade Grants
Lake Wales officials considered a slate of development and infrastructure items during back-to-back meetings on July 1, including a proposed 164-acre mixed-use annexation, a $50,000 historic facade grant, and multiple streetscape projects. Both the Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) and the City Commission held meetings that day; minutes have not yet been published, so outcomes of votes are not yet known.
Community Redevelopment Agency Meeting
The CRA Board's agenda included a vote on a $50,000 Historic Restoration Facade Grant for 101 E. Park Avenue. Also on the docket were several agreements tied to downtown streetscape improvements:
- Addendum #3 with Chastain-Skillman/DCCM for the 1st Street/Central Avenue streetscape project.
- An agreement proposal with Catalyst Design Group for the same 1st Street/Central Avenue project.
- Two agreement proposals with Colliers Project Leaders: one for the RAISE Grant streetscape re-design and pre-construction, and another for the Walesbilt Hotel and Stuart Avenue streetscape projects.
All items were listed for consideration; final votes have not been confirmed.
City Commission Workshop
The City Commission workshop on July 1 covered ordinance readings, contract awards, and appointments. Key agenda items included:
- Contract award for a City Hall generator to Zabatt Engine Services, funded through FEMA/CDBG-DR grants.
- Wastewater manhole rehabilitation contract to Engineered Sprayed Solutions for repair of 31 manholes.
- First reading of Ordinance 2026-22 to rezone approximately 2 acres from R-1B to C-3 Highway Commercial for a hotel project.
- Second readings of Ordinances 2026-12, 2026-13, and 2026-14: the Hunt Bros mixed-use annexation, Future Land Use Map amendment, and zoning change covering 164 acres. This is the largest land-use item on the agenda.
- Ordinance 2026-20, which would establish enhanced maintenance standards for the Downtown Historic Overlay District.
The commission also was scheduled to consider special event permits and board appointments.
Coming Up
As of July 5, no upcoming meetings are listed for the next 14 days. Check city and CRA websites for future agendas.
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