LaBelle boards weigh rates, rezoning, and comprehensive plan transmittal
The LaBelle City Commission and Local Planning Agency met Aug. 13, with agendas covering rates, rezoning, and a comprehensive plan transmittal. Minutes have not yet been published, so no decisions are confirmed.
Local Planning Agency
The Local Planning Agency considered Ordinance 2026-08, which would transmit amendments to the city's Comprehensive Plan to the state. The ordinance covers updates to the Future Land Use Element and Map, plus Traffic Circulation, Housing, Infrastructure, Conservation, Recreation, Intergovernmental Coordination, Capital Improvements, Concurrency Management, Public School Facilities, and Economic Development. This is a transmittal step, not final adoption.
Regular Commission Meeting
The City Commission's agenda included public hearings on final rates for fire protection, police protection, recreation facilities, and street lighting. Resolution 2026-25 would set final police protection rates. The commission also considered Resolution 2026-24, an amendment to the interlocal agreement with Hendry County for animal control services.
On land use, the commission held a first reading of Ordinance 2026-01, a small-scale comprehensive plan amendment for a 1.58-acre tract near West Yeomans Avenue, changing its designation from Downtown District to Commercial. It also held a first reading of Ordinance 2026-09, which would create prohibited activities and penalties for the municipal dock.
Other agenda items included a special exception for a child care facility at 90 Howe Avenue (Resolution 2026-21) and a fence variance at 471 Fort Thompson Avenue. No dollar amounts or vote tallies were listed in the agenda.
City Commission Budget Workshop
The commission also held a budget workshop with a single item: review of the FY2026-2027 utility budget. No specific dollar amounts or details were provided in the agenda.
Coming up
No upcoming meetings are listed for the next 14 days.