Longwood meeting summaries, agendas, and minutes

Longwood commission to weigh $5.17 million wastewater loan; recent meetings leave no recorded votes

Longwood commissioners meet Monday, Oct. 19, to consider applying for a loan of up to $5,177,713 for the East Longwood Phase III Septic to Sewer project — the largest dollar figure on any city agenda in the past two weeks. No minutes have been published for the commission's Oct. 5 meeting or its Oct. 14 workshop, so this roundup records agenda items only; no votes or outcomes from those dates are established in the published record.

Oct. 19: loan application, hauling contract, equipment

The commission will consider a resolution to apply for a loan of up to $5,177,713 for the East Longwood Phase III Septic to Sewer project. Also listed on the agenda:

• A purchase order for $1,807,000 to WastePro for residential solid waste collection
• Purchase orders totaling $541,085.72 to Rotolo Consultants, Inc. for mowing and landscape maintenance
• A purchase order for $209,591.14 to Insight Public Sector, Inc. for 50 Panasonic Toughbook laptops
• A purchase order for $183,051.07 to Atlantic Pipe Services, LLC for stormwater repairs in the Longwood Groves Subdivision

The agenda also lists an update to rules for commissioner videoconferencing.

Oct. 5 agenda: Sleepy Hollow construction and utility supplies

The Oct. 5 commission agenda listed a consent agenda of purchase orders and agreements, including:

• $374,706.54 to Huffman, Inc. DBA NuWave Concrete for construction services in the Sleepy Hollow Subdivision
• $100,000 to Hydra Service(s) Inc. for pumps, parts, maintenance and repairs for City pumps and lift stations
• $100,000 to Ferguson Enterprises, LLC for water and sewer-related supplies
• A $19,796.12 change order to Huffman Inc. DBA NuWave Concrete for Highland Ave Sidewalk Improvements (PO #26-01490)

The agenda also scheduled a public hearing on Ordinance No. 26-2294, described as modernizing the City's Commercial Solid Waste Franchise and Commercial Recovered Materials Registration Programs, and a resolution updating the City's Public Records Policy. Community announcements covered National Night Out, a downtown car show and a free Movie in the Park. The meeting was listed for 6:00 PM at 175 West Warren Avenue.

Two meetings cancelled

The Parks and Recreation Advisory Board's regular meeting of Oct. 6 was cancelled. A notice issued by Liane Cartagena, City Clerk, dated Oct. 1, 2026, states the regular meeting schedule will resume Tuesday, Nov. 17, 2026.

The Land Planning Agency did not meet Oct. 14. Its notice states there was no business before the LPA and lists the next regularly scheduled meeting as Nov. 11, 2026. The notice lists the Longwood City Commission Chambers at 175 West Warren Avenue and gives an ADA assistance contact of (407) 260-3466, at least 48 hours in advance; agenda packet requests go to the City Clerk's Office at (407) 260-3441 or [email protected].

Oct. 14 workshop on Amendment 3

The City Commission held a workshop to discuss the impact of Amendment 3, with a period for public participation on the agenda. No minutes have been published.

Coming up

Oct. 22 — Code Enforcement Hearing (Special Magistrate). Public hearings are scheduled for 1275 Bennett Dr. (business tax receipt violation), 971 Alameda Dr. (backyard chickens violation), 1022 Reams St. (trash, debris and high grass/weeds) and 162 E Lake Ave. (lack of permit). The agenda also lists reports on orders to impose liens for properties at 310 Ferdinand Dr., 1061 Alameda Dr., 1184 Autumn Brook Cir., 401 Commerce Way and 190 S Ronald Reagan Blvd.

Oct. 23 — Development Review Committee. The committee will conduct a development review, with a conditional use permit, CUP 02-26 (P26-01400), for 150 W Jessup Avenue listed as the primary item.

Longwood City Commission weighs $253,515 sidewalk contract, fee updates

Longwood city boards met last week to consider a sidewalk contract, fee changes, and a pension budget, but no decisions have been reported because meeting minutes have not yet been published.

City Commission (Aug. 3)

The City Commission met Aug. 3 with an agenda that included a $253,515.73 purchase order to Huffman Inc. DBA NuWave Concrete for sidewalk upgrades and concrete repair. The commission also considered 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, and Resolution No. 26-1729 updating the Longwood Memorial Gardens Cemetery fee schedule. The agenda also included discussion of development on the northern border and an annexation application for the Meadowlands subdivision. Minutes have not yet been published, so the outcomes of these items are not known.

Parks & Recreation Advisory Board (Aug. 4)

The Parks & Recreation Advisory Board met Aug. 4 with a procedural agenda. The board reviewed minutes from its July 7, 2026, meeting and received reports from board members and staff. No other action items were listed. Minutes are pending.

Pension Board (Aug. 5)

The Police Officers and Firefighters Pension and Trust Fund met Aug. 5 to consider approval of the FY 2026-27 board budget. The agenda also included review of the quarterly investment report for March 31, 2026, approval of an expense report, and discussion of the DRAGO Fund balance. Minutes have not yet been published.

Coming up

The Land Planning Agency meeting scheduled for Aug. 12 has been cancelled because there is no business before the board. The next regularly scheduled meeting will be held Sept. 9, 2026.

Longwood Commission Set to Vote on $127,915 City Hall Generator; Recent Meetings Mostly Cancelled or Procedural

The Longwood City Commission is scheduled to vote Monday, July 20, 2026, on a $127,915 purchase order to GenServe, Inc. for an emergency generator replacement at City Hall, along with setting the tentative millage rate for the 2026–2027 fiscal year. The meeting marks the first regular commission session since the July 6 meeting was cancelled.

City Commission — July 20 Agenda

The commission will consider several spending items and ordinance changes:

• **$127,915 to GenServe, Inc.** for replacement of the emergency generator at City Hall.
• **$16,000 increase** to Purchase Order No. 26-00240 with United Sweeping, LLC, for citywide street sweeping services.
• **$23,730 in recreation impact fees** to construct a toilet and sink at the Candyland staff office.
• **Ordinance No. 26-2285**, amending Chapter 26 (Cemetery) of the Longwood City Code of Ordinances.
• **Tentative millage rate** for the fiscal year beginning October 1, 2026.

All items are listed on the upcoming agenda; no vote tallies or outcomes are available yet.

Code Enforcement Hearing — July 23

A Special Magistrate hearing is scheduled for Thursday, July 23, 2026, covering five properties with alleged code violations:

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

The hearing may result in orders or penalties based on findings.

Recent Meetings: Mostly Cancellations and Procedural Sessions

Over the past two weeks, several Longwood meetings were cancelled or handled only routine business:

• **City Commission (July 6):** Regular meeting cancelled; schedule resumes July 20.
• **Parks & Recreation Advisory Board (July 7):** Largely procedural; the only action item was approval of minutes from the June 2, 2026 meeting. Board reports and a staff update were also scheduled. Minutes have not yet been published.
• **Land Planning Agency (July 8):** Meeting cancelled due to no items to consider. Next regularly scheduled meeting is August 12, 2026.
• **Collective Bargaining (July 14):** The City Commission held a closed executive session on collective bargaining with Teamsters Local Union No. 385 for the Longwood Police Department. Police Chief David Dowda was listed as participating. The session was exempt from Florida's open meetings law; no public comment or action was taken.
• **City Commission (July 15):** A work session to review and discuss the proposed budget for fiscal year 2026–2027 was held at 10:00 AM. Minutes have not yet been published.

Coming Up

• **July 20, 2026 — City Commission:** Vote on the $127,915 generator purchase, street-sweeping contract increase, Candyland restroom project, cemetery ordinance amendment, and tentative millage rate.
• **July 23, 2026 — Code Enforcement Hearing (Special Magistrate):** Public hearings on five properties with alleged code violations.
• **August 12, 2026 — Land Planning Agency:** Next regularly scheduled meeting.

Longwood meeting roundup: Quiet week as commission and planning agency cancel; budget review ahead

Recent meetings: cancellations and procedural business

Longwood residents saw little government action over the past week. The City Commission's regular meeting scheduled for July 6, 2026 was cancelled, with the regular schedule set to resume on Monday, July 20, 2026. No minutes have been published for the cancelled session.

The Land Planning Agency also cancelled its July 8, 2026 meeting because it had no items to consider. Its next regularly scheduled meeting is August 12, 2026.

The Longwood Parks & Recreation Advisory Board met on July 7, 2026, but the agenda was largely procedural. The only action item listed was approval of the minutes from the board's June 2, 2026 meeting. Board members were also scheduled to provide reports and receive a staff update. Minutes from the July 7 meeting have not yet been published.

What this means for residents

No land-use decisions, budget votes, or policy changes occurred during the past week's meetings. Residents tracking development or zoning matters will need to wait until the Land Planning Agency reconvenes on August 12. City Commission business resumes July 20.

Coming up

Two meetings of note are scheduled in the coming days:

• **July 14, 2026 — Collective Bargaining (closed session):** The City Commission will hold a closed executive session to discuss collective bargaining with Teamsters Local Union No. 385 for the Longwood Police Department. Police Chief David Downa is listed as part of the management labor team. The session is exempt from Florida's open meetings law, is expected to last one hour, and no public comment or action will be taken.

• **July 15, 2026, 10:00 AM — City Commission work session:** The Commission will review and discuss the proposed budget for Fiscal Year 2026-2027. This is a work session for discussion; no final budget adoption is listed on the agenda.

The next regular City Commission meeting is set for July 20, 2026.