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

Appointment to fill vacancies due to expiration of terms.

Commission Minutes - May 2, 2023

Commission Work Session minutes May 10, 2023

Approval of this Special Event Application will allow the Ranch Taproom and Coffeehouse to host a Friday Night Delight event on Friday nights between June 2 & August 4, 2023

Lake Wales Woman’s Club has submitted Special Event application to host a Plant and Garden Festival event on October 21, 2023 from 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. at their building. They request closure of a portion of Cypress Garden Lane from 3:00 p.m. on October 20, 2023 – 7:00 p.m. on October 21, 2023.

The City Commission will consider approval of a Task Order that will authorize Dover, Kohl & Partners (DK&P) to complete Phases 3 and 4 of the Lake Wales Envisioned long-range plan.

The City Commission will consider approval of a Task Order that will authorize Inspire Placemaking Collective (Inspire) to assist Dover, Kohl & Partners (DK&P) in completing Phases 3 and 4 of the Lake Wales Envisioned long-range plan. 

Staff recommends commission authorize the YMCA repairs from Hurricane Ian to be awarded to SEMCO Construction in the amount of $27,423.00. 

Staff recommends commission authorize the Award of Bid-#23-530 for the Denton Ballfield repairs from Hurricane Ian to be performed by Paul Weaver Construction, LLC in the amount of $20,500.00. 

Staff recommends commission authorize the Award of Bid #23-531 for the Senior Ballfield repairs from Hurricane Ian to be performed by Paul Weaver Construction, LLC in the amount of $55,500.00.

Staff is recommending the commission approve the expenditure of $77,168.00 to Contract Management services for the installation of the diesel bypass pump at lift station 2 (LS#2).

Staff is requesting approval to enter into an agreement with Kimley-Horn and Associates to provide a downstream wastewater capacity analysis related to the reuse extension for the planned development in the north, service area South of Thompson Nursery Rd and West of Highway 27 for $64,500.00. 

Staff is requesting Commission approval to lease purchase two (2) additional police vehicles through The Bancorp Bank.

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 approval of 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.

Kendall Phillips, authorized agent for owner, has petitioned for the vacation of a portion of Findley Drive located east of Scenic Highway North.

Dave Schmitt Engineering, Inc., agent for owner, is requesting the approval of City Commission, for a 300-lot single-family Preliminary Subdivision Plat and a Special Exception Use Permit for a Residential PDP, including waivers of strict compliance, on approximately 97.85 acres of land just east of Scenic Highway South and north of Belleview Drive.

Resolution 2023-05 declares the City’s intent to utilize the uniform method of collecting non-ad valorem assessments and adopts the assessment roll for 2022.

The City Commission will consider approving Resolution 2023-07, authorizing an agreement with the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) to provide funding for Airport airfield security fencing and access control at the Lake Wales Municipal Airport.