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
The Commissioners will consider adopting a millage rate of 6.3626 mills for Fiscal Year 2022-23. The Commissioners will also consider adopting the proposed operating budget.
The Commissioners will consider adopting a millage rate of 6.3626 mills for Fiscal Year 2022-23. The Commissioners will also consider adopting the proposed operating budget.
The Commissioners will consider adopting the Five-Year Capital Improvement Plan for fiscal years 2022/23 through 2026/27.
Appointments to fill vacancies due to expiration of terms and resignations.
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Commission Work Session August 10, 2022
Commission meeting September 7, 2022
Commission Work Session September 14, 2022
Approval of this request will allow the Pioneer Days Celebration to take place on October 29 -30, 2022 in Lake Wailes Park, allow vendors to set up RV’s in the park, and allow for the temporary street closings for the Antique Car Parade.
Approval of this request will allow the Blossom Charitable Foundation to hold the annual “Orange Blossom Revue” event in Lake Wailes Park on Friday, December 2 and Saturday, December 3, 2022, allow a designated area for wine and craft beer sales, and allow the set up to begin on Thursday, December 1, 2022.
Approval of the special event permit application and the request for street closings will allow the Lake Wales High School Homecoming Parade to be held on Thursday, September 29, 2022.
The City Commission will consider ratifying the Collective Bargaining Agreement between the City and Lake Wales Professional Firefighters.
The City Commission will consider ratifying the Collective Bargaining Agreement between the City and West Central Florida Police Benevolent Association, Inc.
Approval of a grant application for $50,000 to rehabilitate the basketball courts, tennis courts and add picnic tables at the Northwest Complex.
The Robin’s Walk Offsite Improvement Agreement proposes terms and conditions between the City of Lake Wales (the “City”) and CBD Real Estate Investment, LLC (the “Owner”) for the construction of the sidewalk extension along Grant Road, from Buck Moore Road to the Robin’s Walk Subdivision.
Diane Chadwick, authorized agent for owners Lake Wales II & III Property Holdings, LLC, requests approval of City Commission to amend the Future Land Use Map of the Comprehensive Plan on the above-mentioned parcels totaling approximately 102.06 acres of land.
Diane Chadwick, authorized agent for owners Lake Wales II & III Property Holdings, LLC, requests approval of City Commission to amend the Zoning Map on the above-mentioned parcels totaling approximately 102.06 acres of land.
Ordinance 2022-24 proposes the voluntary annexation of approximately 17.23 acres of land south of Waverly Road and west of C F Kinney Road, and contiguous to the incorporated City limits.
Sarah Case, authorized agent for owner, request approval of City Commission to amend the Future Land Use Map of the Comprehensive Plan on approximately 17.23 acres of land.
Sarah Case, authorized agent for owner, requests approval of City Commission to amend the Zoning Map on approximately 17.23 acres of land.
Dave Schmitt, authorized agent for owner, is requesting approval from City Commission, of a 907-lot single-family Preliminary Subdivision Plat and a Special Exception Use Permit for a Residential PDP on approximately 223.30 acres of land south of Belleview Drive, east of Scenic Highway South, north of Passion Play Road, and west of 11th Street South.
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 a recommendation to 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.
Property owners request a recommendation to 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 2022-41 proposes the voluntary annexation of approximately 0.30 acres of land north of Belleview Drive and west of Santa Maria Road, and contiguous to the incorporated City limits.
Staff proposes amendments to the following sections of the Land Development Regulations (LDRs) (Chapter 23, Lake Wales Code of Ordinances):
Table 23-421 Permitted and Special Exception Uses in Standard Zoning Districts
Table 23-422A DIMENSIONAL AND AREA STANDARDS – RESIDENTIAL DISTRICTS
Section 23-223 Land Subdivision
Section 23-227 Certificate of Appropriateness
Table 23-705 Level of Service Standards
Section 23-802 Definitions
This Ordinance creates revised Commission Districts based on the 2020 Census.
The Parks and Recreation Master Plan identifies the prioritization of capital improvements for existing and upcoming development for recreational facilities.