Bartow
Upcoming
City Commission
The City Commission will consider first readings of ordinances to amend the police and firefighters' retirement trust funds, allowing the purchase of permissive service credit. The body will also approve a resolution for stormwater improvement services and an interlocal agreement for police traffic enforcement with Stuart Crossing CDD.
- First reading of Ordinance 2026-05: Police retirement fund credit changes
- First reading of Ordinance 2026-06: Firefighters' retirement fund credit changes
- Resolution 26-4268-R: Stormwater improvement services assessment
- Interlocal Agreement: Bartow and Stuart Crossing CDD for police traffic enforcement
- Proclamations: July 2026 as Lakes Appreciation Month and Parks and Recreation Month
City Commission
The City Commission will hold a closed attorney/client executive session to discuss pending litigation, as permitted by Florida law. No public business or decisions are on the agenda.
- Closed attorney/client session regarding pending litigation (Florida Statute 286.011(8))
Recreation Advisory Board
The Recreation Advisory Board will hear a presentation from Bartow Youth Baseball regarding use of the Carver Recreation Center All-Purpose Field. The board may discuss and make a recommendation on the request. Other items include approval of previous meeting minutes and a director's report.
- Bartow Youth Baseball – proposed use of Carver Recreation Center All-Purpose Field
Last 30 days
Red-Light Camera
The special magistrate will hold hearings on three red-light camera violations. The defendants are Richard Allen Bryant, Brian Franklin Mole, and Jeanette Peabody. The meeting also includes approval of May 26, 2026 minutes.
- Notice 5792600102088 – Defendant Richard Allen Bryant
- Notice 57922600103474 – Defendant Brian Franklin Mole
- Notice 5792600067752 – Defendant Jeanette Peabody
Code Enforcement Special Magistrate
The Code Enforcement Special Magistrate will hear two cases: a fine certification for a sanitation violation at 1725 Laurel St E, and a reduction request for an accessory use violation at 1850 S Broadway. No other new or repeat violations are on the agenda. The meeting also includes approval of prior minutes and procedural items.
- Fine certification case 57054: sanitation/storage violation at 1725 Laurel St E (respondents: Earlie DeFrench Sanders & Courtney Sanders)
- Reduction request case 61676-PJ: accessory use violation at 1850 S Broadway (respondents: James H. Sherrer & Linda T. Sherrer)
- Approval of minutes from May 26, 2026
- Swearing in and explanation of procedure
- No demolition, false alarm, or new violation items
City Commission
The Bartow City Commission will hold a public hearing on Resolution 26-4266-R to formally establish the city commission itself as the Bartow Community Redevelopment Agency. The measure terminates the previous agency structure and appointments while setting terms for the new board members. This action reorganizes local redevelopment oversight under state law.
- Public hearing on Resolution 26-4266-R to establish the Bartow Community Redevelopment Agency
- Termination of the previous CRA board and appointments
- New member term assignments for the reorganized redevelopment agency
City Commission
The Bartow City Commission will review and determine proposed funding amounts for FY 26-27 for community partners, events, and non-profit organizations. This includes presentations from several groups requesting funding. The commission will decide on specific amounts for each.
- Review community partner funding requests from Bartow Main Street, Chamber of Commerce, and Neighborhood Improvement Corporation
- Consider community event funding request from Bartow Juneteenth Empowerment Community Organization
- Deliberate funding for 16 non-profit organizations including Boys & Girls Club, Pace Center for Girls, and Volunteers in Service to the Elderly
- Set final funding amounts for all requests during the meeting