Public participation from residents, taxpayers, business owners, and utility customers is encouraged. The City Commission welcomes information that would assist them in considering agenda items, City business, and otherwise fulfilling the City’s mission to make Lake Wales “a bit better or more beautiful” for its citizens.
Anyone wishing to speak should give their name, state if they are a resident, taxpayer, business owner, or utility customer and they will have 5 minutes. Courtesy and respect is the hallmark. Speakers are expected to address the Commission and not audience members, and not engage in back and forth discussions that can deteriorate into argument, debate and accusations.
Questions about subject matter are best directed to city staff during normal business hours
Commission Minutes for April 5, 2023
Commission Work Session April 12, 2023
Staff is requesting Commission approval to lease (1) John Deere 5075E Cab Utility Tractor under the Florida State Contract Pricing (FL Ag & Lawn Equip. 25101900-21-STC(PG F2 CG 22)).
Staff is recommending the commission approve the expenditure of $172,061.00 to Thompson Pump & Manufacturing Co., for the purchase and installation of diesel bypass pumps for Lift station #3, Lift station #6 and Lift station #15.
Staff recommends the commission authorize the expenditure of $84,990.00 to the Avanti Company for the purchase of the EMP Defense model CMCE-120 Lightning Suppression Devices and/or EMP Defense model CMCE-55 Lightning Suppression Devices be installed at all of the water and wastewater treatment plants.
Lake Wales Jr. Woman’s Club has submitted Special Event application to host a Fall Festival event on October 14, 2023 from 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. in Lake Wailes Park. The event will include alcohol.
David Holden with Quigg Engineering, agent for Highway 27 12, LLC, owner, requests approval of the Highway 27 12 Final Plat.
Mabel Place Development, LLC., owner, requests approval of the Mabel Place Final Plat.
Approval of City Commission to amend the Zoning Map on parcels of land totaling approximately 37.2 acres reflecting the text amendments made to establish a Downtown Mixed-Use district.
This item will be continued.
Manwello Brown, property owner, has petitioned for the vacation of a portion of Harding Avenue located north of Harding Avenue, west of D Street, and south of 415 D Street.
Kendall Phillips, authorized agent for owner, has petitioned for the vacation of a portion of Findley Drive located east of Scenic Highway North.
Ordinance 2023-13 amends the following sections of the Land Development Regulations (LDRs) (Chapter 23, Lake Wales Code of Ordinances):
1) Section 23-423.d. Downtown Mixed-Use Design Standards: Crystal Lake Overlay
Ordinance 2023-11 amends Table 23-421 Permitted Uses and Special Exception Uses in Standard Zoning Districts
Ordinance 2022-27 proposes the voluntary annexation of approximately 67.73 acres of land south of Lake Bella Road and east of US Highway 27, and contiguous to the incorporated City limits.
Property owners request approval of City Commission to amend the Future Land Use Map of the Comprehensive Plan on parcels of land totaling approximately 67.73 acres.
Property owners request approval from City Commission to amend the Zoning Map and Future Land Use Map of the Comprehensive Plan on parcels of land totaling approximately 67.73 acres.
Ordinance 2022-54 proposes the voluntary annexation of approximately 47.31 acres of land south of Hunt Brothers Road, west of Scenic Highway South, and east of US Highway 27, and contiguous to the incorporated City limits.
Hunt Brothers, Inc., owner, requests a recommendation to City Commission to amend the Future Land Use Map of the Comprehensive Plan on parcels of land totaling approximately 47.31 acres.
Hunt Brothers, Inc., owner, requests approval from City Commission to amend the Zoning Map on parcels of land totaling approximately 47.31 acres.
Approval of Resolution 2023-06 will adopt a revised Transition Plan for Removing Obstacles to Accessibility of Public Buildings.
Steve Sloan, authorized agent for owner, is requesting the approval of City Commission, for a 30-unit multifamily Preliminary Subdivision Plat and a Special Exception Use Permit for a Residential PDP on approximately 4.26 acres of land south of Highway 60 East, west of 11th Street South, and east of Minnesota Street.