Winter Haven, FL
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Winter HavenFL averageUS Census ACS
Typical home value $271,922 -2.3% yr/yr · +14.4% 5-yr
Home-value trend 2000–2026 (Zillow ZHVI)
Municipal budget
Total revenue$139.5M (FY2023)
Total spending$126.6M (FY2023)
Taxes$40.7M (FY2023)
Debt outstanding$110.5M (FY2023)
Spending per resident$2,401 (FY2023)
Development activity
Housing units permitted — US Census Building Permits Survey
20251,036 housing units ($207.4M)
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Fri Oct 30, 2026
City Commission Meeting
Commission considers zoning changes for manufactured homes and commercial clubs
The City Commission will hold public hearings on ordinances to allow private clubs in certain commercial districts and off-site manufactured homes in various residential zones. The body will also consider a rezoning request for Millers Landing, LLC and a budget appropriation amendment.
- O-26-25: Allow Recreation Indoor Commercial and Private Clubs in MX, C-1, and C-2 districts
- O-26-26: Allow off-site manufactured homes in RE, R-1, R-2, R-3, R-4, and MX districts
- O-26-24: Rezone parcel from Planned Unit Development (PUD) to Commercial-Highway (C-3) for Millers Landing, LLC
- R-26-25: Request to vacate Tract G of the Villamar Phase 7 Subdivision Plat
- Grant management software agreement with OpenGov
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1.
CALL TO ORDER - Brian Yates, Mayor
2.
ROLL CALL - Vanessa Castillo, MMC, City Clerk
3.
INVOCATION - Pastor Chris Weatherly, Christ Community Church
4.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - Vanessa Castillo, MMC, City Clerk
5.
PRESENTATIONS
5.A
8th Street NW and Ave L NW Project Update
Staff Contact: T. Michael Stavres, City Manager, mstavres@mywinterhaven.com
5.B
*** AGENDA REVIEW ONLY *** Strategic Plan Presentation: Community Safety
Staff Contact: T. Michael Stavres, City Manager, mstavres@mywinterhaven.com
6.
DEVELOPMENTS OF NOTE
7.
MINUTES
7.A
September 23, 2026, City Commission Agenda Review Session Minutes
Staff Contact: Vanessa Castillo, FCPC, MMC, City Clerk, vcastillo@mywinterhaven.com
2026-09-23 DRAFT Agenda Review Session Minutes with Link
8.
COMMENTS FROM THE AUDIENCE
9.
ORDINANCE(S) - SECOND READING - PUBLIC HEARING
9.A
O-26-25 - Administrative request to amend the Winter Haven Code of Ordinances, Chapter 21, Article II, Division 2, Table 21-32(A), Table of Land Uses and Article IX, Section 21-531, Definitions for the purpose of allowing Recreation Indoor Commercial and Clubs, Private in the Mixed Use (MX), Commercial- Downtown (C-1), and Commercial-Neighborhood (C-2) zoning districts
Staff Contact: Sean Byers, Planning Manager, sbyers@mywinterhaven.com
Summary - Ordinance O-26-25
O-26-25
9.B
O-26-26 - Administrative req …
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Recent meetings
Tue Oct 27, 2026
Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) Florence Villa Advisory Committee
Florence Villa Advisory Committee to select 2027 leadership and meeting schedule
The committee will select a Chair and Vice Chair for 2027 and establish the 2027 meeting schedule. Members will also receive updates on grants and the Commercial Improvement Grant Program.
- Selection of Chair & Vice Chair
- Establishment of 2027 Meeting Schedule
- Commercial Improvement Grant Program Update (Resolution R-CRA-26-03)
- Project Updates/Grants presentation
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1.
Call to Order
2.
Roll Call
3.
Approval of Minutes
3.A
August 3, 2026 - Regular Meeting
Staff Contact: Samise Lee, CRA Coordinator, SLee@mywinterhaven.com
August 3, 2026 FV Regular Meeting Minutes - DRAFT
4.
Reports/Presentations
4.A
Project Updates/Grants
Staff Contact: Angela Hibbard, CRA Manager, AHibbard@mywinterhaven.com
5.
Action Items
5.A
Selection of Chair & Vice Chair
Staff Contact: Angela Hibbard, CRA Manager, AHibbard@mywinterhaven.com
Summary - Appointment of Chair & Vice Chair 2027
5.B
Meeting Schedule 2027
Staff Contact: Angela Hibbard, CRA Manager, ahibbard@mywinterhaven.com
Summary - 2027 Meeting Schedule - FV CRA
5.C
Commercial Improvement Grant Program Update
Staff Contact: Eric Labbe, Director of Economic Opportunity & Community Investment, ELabbe@mywinterhaven.com
Summary - Commercial Improvement Grant Status
CRA Resolution R-CRA-26-03 (revision of R-CRA-26-01)
6.
Other Business
6.A
Comments from the Committee
6.B
Comments from Staff
Next Regular Meeting Date - TBD
Staff Contact: Samise Lee, CRA Coordinator, SLee@mywinterhaven.com
6.C
Comments from the Public
7.
Adjournment
If a person decides to appeal any decision made by the Commission with respect to any matter considered at such meeting or hearing, they will need a record of the proceedings, and that, for such pur …
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Mon Oct 26, 2026
City Commission
City Commission to consider zoning changes for manufactured homes and commercial clubs
The City Commission will discuss updates to the land use table and zoning definitions. The meeting includes several contract renewals and awards for city services and infrastructure projects.
- Ordinance O-26-26: Proposed zoning changes to allow off-site manufactured homes in various residential and mixed-use districts
- Ordinance O-26-25: Proposed amendment to allow indoor commercial recreation and private clubs in MX, C-1, and C-2 districts
- Award of citywide HVAC services to Refrigeration and Electric Services, Inc.
- Change Order #2 for Logistics Pkwy/Pollard Road Extension Phase I from Tucker Paving, Inc.
- Renewal of Citibot Communication Platform for 2026-2029
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CALL TO ORDER - Brian Yates, Mayor
2.
ROLL CALL - Vanessa Castillo, MMC, City Clerk
3.
INVOCATION - Pastor Jonathan Winfree, Redeemer City Church
4.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - Vanessa Castillo, MMC, City Clerk
5.
PRESENTATIONS
5.A
"First Missionary Baptist Church 145th Church Anniversary" Proclamation - Pastor/Commissioner Clifton E. Dollison; Reverend Abdul Al-khatib, Youth Minister; Deacon Willis Bradley, Chairman of the Deacons and Laura Robinson, Church Clerk
Staff Contact: LaTonya Harris, City Historian & Archivist | Deputy City Clerk, lharris@mywinterhaven.com
Proclamation
5.B
Presentation of Florida Association of City Clerks (FACC) Florida Certified Professional Clerk (FCPC) Designation Certificate and Pin to City Clerk Vanessa Castillo - Dawn Wright, FACC President-Elect and City of Eagle Lake City Clerk
Staff Contact: Vanessa Castillo, MMC, FCPC, City Clerk, vcastillo@mywinterhaven.com
5.C
CityU Class Five Graduation
Staff Contact: Katrina Hill, Director of Public Affairs & Communication, khill@mywinterhaven.com
5.D
East Winter Haven Aquifer Recharge and Wetlands Restoration Project, Design Phase Update
Staff Contact: Gary Hubbard, Water Department Director, ghubbard@mywinterhaven.com
6.
DEVELOPMENTS OF NOTE
7.
MINUTES
7.A
September 9, 2026, City Commission Agenda Review Session Minutes
Staff Contact: Vanessa Castillo, MMC, FCPC, City C …
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Mon Oct 26, 2026
City Commission Meeting
City Commission to consider zoning changes for manufactured homes and commercial recreation
The City Commission will discuss updates to the East Winter Haven Aquifer Recharge project and review several consent items. The body is considering two ordinances to amend land use tables regarding manufactured homes and indoor commercial recreation.
- Ordinance O-26-25: Proposed land use changes to allow Recreation Indoor Commercial and Private Clubs in MX, C-1, and C-2 districts
- Ordinance O-26-26: Proposed amendment to allow off-site manufactured homes in RE, R-1, R-2, R-3, R-4, and MX districts
- Award of citywide HVAC services to Refrigeration and Electric Services, Inc.
- Renewal of Citibot Communication Platform for 2026-2029
- Change Order #2 for Logistics Pkwy/Pollard Road Extension Phase I
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1.
CALL TO ORDER - Brian Yates, Mayor
2.
ROLL CALL - Vanessa Castillo, MMC, City Clerk
3.
INVOCATION - Pastor Jonathan Winfree, Redeemer City Church
4.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - Vanessa Castillo, MMC, City Clerk
5.
PRESENTATIONS
5.A
"First Missionary Baptist Church 145th Church Anniversary" Proclamation - Pastor/Commissioner Clifton E. Dollison; Reverend Abdul Al-khatib, Youth Minister; Deacon Willis Bradley, Chairman of the Deacons and Laura Robinson, Church Clerk
Staff Contact: LaTonya Harris, City Historian & Archivist | Deputy City Clerk, [email protected]
Proclamation
5.B
CityU Class Five Graduation
Staff Contact: Katrina Hill, Director of Public Affairs & Communication, [email protected]
5.C
East Winter Haven Aquifer Recharge and Wetlands Restoration Project, Design Phase Update
Staff Contact: Gary Hubbard, Water Department Director, [email protected]
6.
DEVELOPMENTS OF NOTE
7.
MINUTES
7.A
September 9, 2026, City Commission Agenda Review Session Minutes
Staff Contact: Vanessa Castillo, MMC, FCPC, City Clerk, [email protected]
2026-09-09 DRAFT Agenda Review Session Minutes with Link
7.B
September 15, 2026, Regular City Commission Meeting Minutes
Staff Contact: Vanessa Castillo, MMC, FCPC, City Clerk, [email protected]
2026-09-15 DRAFT Regular City Commission Meeting Minutes with Link and Attachments
8.
COMMENTS FROM THE …
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Thu Oct 22, 2026
City Commission Agenda Review Session
City considers zoning changes for manufactured homes and indoor recreation
The City Commission will review proposed ordinances to allow off-site manufactured homes in several residential and mixed-use districts and permit indoor commercial recreation and private clubs in specific commercial zones. The body will also consider several consent agenda items including citywide HVAC services and water department projects.
- Ordinance O-26-26: Allowing off-site manufactured homes in RE, R-1, R-2, R-3, R-4, and MX districts
- Ordinance O-26-25: Allowing indoor commercial recreation and private clubs in MX, C-1, and C-2 districts
- Award of citywide HVAC services to Refrigeration and Electric Services, Inc.
- Logistics Pkwy/Pollard Road Extension Phase I Change Order #2
- Renewal of Citibot Communication Platform for 2026-2029
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CALL TO ORDER - Brian Yates, Mayor
2.
ROLL CALL - Vanessa Castillo, MMC, City Clerk
3.
INVOCATION - Pastor Jonathan Winfree, Redeemer City Church
4.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - Vanessa Castillo, MMC, City Clerk
5.
PRESENTATIONS
5.A
"First Missionary Baptist Church 145th Church Anniversary" Proclamation - Pastor/Commissioner Clifton E. Dollison; Reverend Abdul Al-khatib, Youth Minister; Deacon Willis Bradley, Chairman of the Deacons and Laura Robinson, Church Clerk
Staff Contact: LaTonya Harris, City Historian & Archivist | Deputy City Clerk, lharris@mywinterhaven.com
Proclamation
5.B
CityU Class Five Graduation
Staff Contact: Katrina Hill, Director of Public Affairs & Communication, khill@mywinterhaven.com
5.C
Presentation of Florida Association of City Clerks (FACC) Florida Certified Professional Clerk (FCPC) Designation Certificate and Pin to City Clerk Vanessa Castillo - Dawn Wright, FACC President-Elect and City of Eagle Lake City Clerk
Staff Contact: Vanessa Castillo, MMC, FCPC, City Clerk, vcastillo@mywinterhaven.com
5.D
East Winter Haven Aquifer Recharge and Wetlands Restoration Project, Design Phase Update
Staff Contact: Gary Hubbard, Water Department Director, ghubbard@mywinterhaven.com
6.
DEVELOPMENTS OF NOTE
7.
MINUTES
7.A
September 9, 2026, City Commission Agenda Review Session Minutes
Staff Contact: Vanessa Castillo, MMC, FCPC, City C …
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Mon Oct 12, 2026
City Commission Meeting
City Commission to consider airport infrastructure task orders
The City Commission will review task orders for airport runway and taxilane projects. The meeting also includes several proclamations and a request for in-kind donations from the Jewett Alumni Association.
- Task Order No. 25 with Hanson Professional Services, Inc. for Runway 5/23 PAPI replacement
- Task Order No. 1 with Infrastructure Consulting and Engineering, LLC for T-Hangar Taxilanes Rehabilitation
- Jewett Alumni Association request for in-kind donations
- Proclamations for Safe Sleep Awareness Month, Imagine A Day Without Water, Community Planning Month, and Florida City Week
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CALL TO ORDER - Brian Yates, Mayor
2.
ROLL CALL - Vanessa Castillo, MMC, City Clerk
3.
INVOCATION - Reverend Abdul Al-khatib, First Missionary Baptist Church
4.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - Vanessa Castillo, MMC, City Clerk
5.
PRESENTATIONS
5.A
"Safe Sleep Awareness Month" Proclamation - Julia Neres, Health Liaison - Florida Department of Health & the Safe Sleep Task Force of Polk, Highlands, & Hardee Counties
Staff Contact: LaTonya Harris, City Historian & Archivist | Deputy City Clerk , lharris@mywinterhaven.com
Proclamation
5.B
"Imagine A Day Without Water " Proclamation - Kassidy King, Customer Relations Specialist - Winter Haven Water
Staff Contact: Gary M. Hubbard, Water Department Director, ghubbard@mywinterhaven.com
Proclamation
5.C
"Community Planning Month" Proclamation - Eric Labbe, Director of Economic Opportunity & Community Investment
Staff Contact: Sean Byers, Planning Manager, sbyers@mywinterhaven.com
Proclamation
5.D
"Florida City Week" Proclamation - Katrina Hill, Director of Public Affairs & Communication
Staff Contact: Katrina Hill, Director of Public Affairs and Communication, khill@mywinterhaven.com
Proclamation
6.
DEVELOPMENTS OF NOTE
7.
MINUTES
7.A
August 24, 2026, Regular City Commission Meeting Minutes
Staff Contact: Vanessa Castillo, MMC, City Clerk, vcastillo@mywinterhaven.com
2026-08-24 DRAFT R …
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Mon Oct 12, 2026
City Commission Meeting
Winter Haven Commission to vote on two airport task orders and a parade donation request
The Winter Haven City Commission meets on October 2, 2026, with a largely procedural agenda. The main action items are two airport task orders on the consent agenda and a request from the Jewett Alumni Association for in-kind donations. The meeting also includes four proclamations and a strategic plan presentation on "Responsible Government," which is marked as agenda review only. No ordinances, resolutions, or public hearings are scheduled.
- Consent agenda: Task Order No. 25 with Hanson Professional Services, Inc. for the Runway 5/23 PAPI replacement project at Winter Haven Regional Airport
- Consent agenda: Task Order No. 1 with Infrastructure Consulting and Engineering, LLC for the T-Hangar Taxilanes Rehabilitation Project at Winter Haven Regional Airport
- New business: Jewett Alumni Association request for in-kind donations, including a parade route
- Proclamations: Safe Sleep Awareness Month, Imagine A Day Without Water, Community Planning Month, and Florida City Week
- Agenda review only: Strategic Plan Presentation on Responsible Government by City Manager T. Michael Stavres
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1.
CALL TO ORDER - Brian Yates, Mayor
2.
ROLL CALL - Vanessa Castillo, MMC, City Clerk
3.
INVOCATION - Pastor Tim Clark, Haven Worship Center
4.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - Vanessa Castillo, MMC, City Clerk
5.
PRESENTATIONS
5.A
"Safe Sleep Awareness Month" Proclamation - Julia Neres, Health Liaison - Florida Department of Health & the Safe Sleep Task Force of Polk, Highlands, & Hardee Counties
Staff Contact: LaTonya Harris, City Historian & Archivist | Deputy City Clerk , [email protected]
Proclamation
5.B
"Imagine A Day Without Water " Proclamation - Kassidy King, Customer Relations Specialist - Winter Haven Water
Staff Contact: Gary M. Hubbard, Water Department Director, [email protected]
Proclamation
5.C
"Community Planning Month" Proclamation - Eric Labbe, Director of Economic Opportunity & Community Investment
Staff Contact: Sean Byers, Planning Manager, [email protected]
Proclamation
5.D
"Florida City Week" Proclamation - Katrina Hill, Director of Public Affairs & Communication
Staff Contact: Katrina Hill, Director of Public Affairs and Communication, [email protected]
Proclamation
5.E
*** AGENDA REVIEW ONLY *** Strategic Plan Presentation: Responsible Government
Staff Contact: T. Michael Stavres, City Manager, [email protected]
6.
DEVELOPMENTS OF NOTE
7.
MINUTES
7.A
August 24, 2026, Regular City Commission Meetin …
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Wed Oct 7, 2026
City Commission Agenda Review Session
City Commission reviews airport projects and strategic plan
The City Commission will review a strategic plan presentation on responsible government. The body is also considering task orders for airport infrastructure and a donation request for the Jewett Alumni Association.
- Task Order No. 25 with Hanson Professional Services, Inc. for Runway 5/23 PAPI replacement
- Task Order No. 1 with Infrastructure Consulting and Engineering, LLC for T-Hangar Taxilanes Rehabilitation
- Jewett Alumni Association request for in-kind donations
- Strategic Plan Presentation: Responsible Government (Agenda Review Only)
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CALL TO ORDER - Brian Yates, Mayor
2.
ROLL CALL - Vanessa Castillo, MMC, City Clerk
3.
INVOCATION - Pastor Tim Clark, Haven Worship Center
4.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - Vanessa Castillo, MMC, City Clerk
5.
PRESENTATIONS
5.A
"Safe Sleep Awareness Month" Proclamation - Julia Neres, Health Liaison - Florida Department of Health & the Safe Sleep Task Force of Polk, Highlands, & Hardee Counties
Staff Contact: LaTonya Harris, City Historian & Archivist | Deputy City Clerk , [email protected]
Proclamation
5.B
"Imagine A Day Without Water " Proclamation - Kassidy King, Customer Relations Specialist - Winter Haven Water
Staff Contact: Gary M. Hubbard, Water Department Director, [email protected]
Proclamation
5.C
"Community Planning Month" Proclamation - Eric Labbe, Director of Economic Opportunity & Community Investment
Staff Contact: Sean Byers, Planning Manager, [email protected]
Proclamation
5.D
"Florida City Week" Proclamation - Katrina Hill, Director of Public Affairs & Communication
Staff Contact: Katrina Hill, Director of Public Affairs and Communication, [email protected]
Proclamation
5.E
*** AGENDA REVIEW ONLY *** Strategic Plan Presentation: Responsible Government
Staff Contact: T. Michael Stavres, City Manager, [email protected]
6.
DEVELOPMENTS OF NOTE
7.
MINUTES
7.A
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Tue Oct 6, 2026
Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) Downtown Advisory Committee
CRA Downtown Advisory Committee to review developer agreement and grant updates
The committee will consider a developer's agreement for We Care Family Physicians, LLC and a revision to the Commercial Improvement Grant Program. Members will also select a Chair and Vice Chair and establish the 2027 meeting schedule.
- Developer's Agreement for We Care Family Physicians, LLC
- Revision of CRA Resolution R-CRA-26-01 regarding Commercial Improvement Grant Program
- Selection of 2027 Chair and Vice Chair
- Establishment of 2027 Meeting Schedule
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1.
Call to Order
2.
Roll Call
3.
Approval of Minutes
3.A
April 20, 2026 - Regular Meeting
Staff Contact: Samise Lee, CRA Coordinator , [email protected]
April 20, 2026 CRA Downtown Regular Meeting Minutes - DRAFT
Voting Conflict Form 8B_Bob Sammons, Chris Sexson, Steve Kalogridis
3.B
May 27, 2026 - Special Meeting
Staff Contact: Samise Lee, CRA Coordinator, [email protected]
May 27, 2026 Special CRA Downtown Meeting Minutes - DRAFT
3.C
August 17, 2026 - Special Meeting
Staff Contact: Samise Lee, CRA Coordinator, [email protected]
August 17, 2026 Special Downtown CRA Meeting Minutes - DRAFT
4.
Presentations
4.A
Project Updates/Grants
Staff Contact: Angela Hibbard, CRA Manager, [email protected]
5.
Action Items
5.A
Selection of Chair and Vice Chair
Staff Contact: Angela Hibbard, CRA Manager, [email protected]
Summary - Appointment of Chair & Vice Chair 2027
5.B
Meeting Schedule 2027
Staff Contact: Angela Hibbard, CRA Manager, [email protected]
Summary - 2027 Meeting Schedule - Downtown CRA
5.C
We Care Family Physicians, LLC Developer's Agreement
Staff Contact: Eric Labbe, Department of Economic Opportunity & Community Investment Director, [email protected]
Summary - We Care Family Physicians
We Care Family Physicians LLC Developer's Agreement
We Care Family Physicians LLC- Application Package …
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Tue Oct 6, 2026
Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) Board
CRA Board to consider advisory committee reappointments
The Community Redevelopment Agency Board will review updates on the Commercial Improvement Grant Program. The board is also scheduled to act on the 2026 reappointments for CRA Advisory Committees.
- Commercial Improvement Grant Program update
- 2026 Advisory Committee reappointments
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1.
Call to Order
2.
Roll Call
3.
Minutes
3.A
June 08, 2026 - Regular Meeting
Staff Contact: Samise Lee, CRA Coordinator, [email protected]
June 8, 2026 - Regular CRA Board Meeting Minutes-DRAFT
3.B
August 24, 2026 - Special Meeting
Staff Contact: Samise Lee, CRA Coordinator, [email protected]
August 24, 2026 Special CRA Board Meeting Minutes-DRAFT
4.
Presentations
4.A
Commercial Improvement Grant Program Update
Staff Contact: Eric Labbe, Director of Economic Opportunity & Community Investment, [email protected]
Summary - Commercial Improvement Grant Status
CRA Commercial Improvement Grant Program (revision of R-CRA-26-01)
5.
Action Items
5.A
Advisory Committee Reappointments
Staff Contact: Angie Hibbard, CRA Mananger, [email protected]
Summary - Advisory Committee Reappointments 2026
Reappointment Letters for CRA Advisory Committees 2026
6.
Advisory Committee Minutes (informational only)
6.A
Downtown Advisory Committee Meeting:
August 17, 2026 - Special Meeting
Staff Contact: Samise Lee, CRA Coordinator, [email protected]
August 17, 2026 Special Downtown CRA Meeting Minutes - DRAFT
Conflict of Interest Form 8B - Steve Kalogridis & Chris Sexson
6.B
Florence Villa Advisory Committee Meeting:
August 03, 2026 - Regular Meeting
Staff Contact: Samise Lee, CRA Coordinator, [email protected] …
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Thu Oct 1, 2026
Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) Downtown Advisory Committee
Winter Haven CRA committee to vote on We Care Family Physicians developer's agreement
The Winter Haven Community Redevelopment Agency Downtown Advisory Committee meets on September 30, 2026. The committee will consider a developer's agreement with We Care Family Physicians, LLC, select a chair and vice chair for 2027, set its 2027 meeting schedule, and hear an update on the Commercial Improvement Grant Program. It will also approve draft minutes from May 27 and August 17, 2026 special meetings and receive project updates.
- Action item: We Care Family Physicians, LLC Developer's Agreement (staff contact: Eric Labbe, Economic Opportunity & Community Investment Director)
- Selection of Chair and Vice Chair for 2027
- Adoption of the 2027 meeting schedule for the Downtown CRA
- Commercial Improvement Grant Program update, including a CRA resolution revising R-CRA-26-01
- Approval of draft minutes from the May 27 and August 17, 2026 special meetings
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1.
Call to Order
2.
Roll Call
3.
Approval of Minutes
3.A
May 27, 2026 - Special Meeting
Staff Contact: Samise Lee, CRA Coordinator, SLee@mywinterhaven.com
May 27, 2026 Special CRA Downtown Meeting Minutes - DRAFT
3.B
August 17, 2026 - Special Meeting
Staff Contact: Samise Lee, CRA Coordinator, SLee@mywinterhaven.com
August 17, 2026 Special Downtown CRA Meeting Minutes - DRAFT
4.
Presentations
4.A
Project Updates
Staff Contact: Angela Hibbard, CRA Manager, AHibbard@mywinterhaven.com
5.
Action Items
5.A
Selection of Chair and Vice Chair
Staff Contact: Angela Hibbard, CRA Manager, AHibbard@mywinterhaven.com
Summary - Appointment of Chair & Vice Chair 2027
5.B
Meeting Schedule 2027
Staff Contact: Angela Hibbard, CRA Manager, AHibbard@mywinterhaven.com
Summary - 2027 Meeting Schedule - Downtown CRA
5.C
We Care Family Physicians, LLC Developer's Agreement
Staff Contact: Eric Labbe, Department of Economic Opportunity & Community Investment Director, ELabbe@mywinterhaven.com
Summary - We Care Family Physicians
We Care Family Physicians LLC Developer's Agreement
We Care Family Physicians LLC- Application Package
5.D
Commercial Improvement Grant Program Update
Staff Contact: Eric Labbe, Department of Economic Opportunity & Community Investment, ELabbe@mywinterhaven.com
Summary - Commercial Improvement Grant Status …
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Tue Sep 29, 2026
Planning Commission Meeting
Winter Haven planners weigh assisted living facility, Cypress Gardens Blvd rezoning
The Winter Haven Planning Commission meets on September 29, 2026 to hold public hearings on four land-use cases. These include a special use request for an assisted living facility on about 17.5 acres east of Lucerne Park Road (State Road 544), a rezoning of 4.68 acres at 6980 Cypress Gardens Boulevard from Planned Unit Development to Commercial-Highway, and two administrative code amendments affecting where indoor commercial recreation, private clubs, and off-site manufactured homes may be placed. The agenda also includes routine items such as approval of the September 1, 2026 minutes, staff and commissioner comments, and public comment.
- P-26-05-S: Pentecostal Church of God, Inc. requests special use approval for an assisted living facility in the R-3 zoning district on 17.5+/- acres east of Lucerne Park Road (State Road 544)
- P-26-24: Ethan Falk, agent for Millers Landing, LLC, requests rezoning of 4.68+/- acres at 6980 Cypress Gardens Boulevard from PUD to Commercial-Highway (C-3)
- P-26-25: Administrative request to amend code to allow Recreation Indoor Commercial and Clubs, Private in MX, C-1, and C-2 zoning districts
- P-26-26: Administrative request to amend the Table of Land Uses to allow off-site manufactured homes in RE, R-1, R-2, R-3, R-4, and MX districts, per House Bill 399 passed in the 2026 Florida Legislative Session
- Approval of the September 1, 2026 meeting minutes
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Call to Order
2.
Roll Call
3.
Invocation and Pledge of Allegiance
4.
Approval of Minutes
4.A
September 1, 2026 Meeting Minutes
Staff Contact: Jordan Warren, Planning Assistant, [email protected]
September 1, 2026 Meeting Minutes
5.
Explanation of Hearings by Chair
6.
Hearings - Old Business
7.
Hearings - New Business
7.A
P-26-05-S - Request by Pentecostal Church of God, Inc. for Special Use Approval for an assisted living facility in the Multi-Family Residential- Low Density (R-3) zoning district. General Location: Two parcels and the western portion of a parcel generally located east of Lucerne Park Road (State Road 544), 700+/- feet north of Avenue Y, NE, and 1,150+/- feet west of Lake Smart. The area covered by this request is 17.5+/- acres.
Staff Contact: Heather Reuter, Senior Planner, [email protected]
Summary - Case Number P-26-05-S
7.B
P-26-24 - Request by Ethan Falk, agent for Millers Landing, LLC, to rezone a parcel from Planned Unit Development (PUD) zoning district to Commercial- Highway (C-3) zoning district. General Location: 6980 Cypress Gardens Boulevard. The area covered by this request is 4.68 +/- acres.
Staff Contact: Chris Young, Senior Planner, [email protected]
Summary-Case Number P-26-24
7.C
P-26-25 - Administrative request to amend the Winter Haven Code of Ordinances, Chapter 21, Article II, Division 2, Table 21-32(A), Table …
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Mon Sep 28, 2026
City Commission Meeting
Winter Haven sets FY 2026-2027 millage rate and budget in final public hearing
The Winter Haven City Commission meets on September 28, 2026, with second-reading public hearings on the Fiscal Year 2026-2027 ad valorem tax millage rate (O-26-22) and the FY 2026-2027 budget (O-26-23). A separate second-reading public hearing covers a request by AdventHealth Polk North, Inc. to amend Planned Unit Development Ordinance O-24-47 at 6945 Cypress Gardens Boulevard. The consent agenda includes a parks restroom cleaning contract, an FDEP wetland restoration grant agreement, an engineering agreement for the 6th Street SW Complete Street Project, and a transit service agreement with the Lakeland Area Mass Transit District. The agenda also includes proclamations, draft minutes from August meetings, and a proposed amendment to the City Manager employment agreement.
- Second reading and public hearing on O-26-22 adopting the FY 2026-2027 millage rate
- Second reading and public hearing on O-26-23 adopting the FY 2026-2027 budget
- O-26-20: AdventHealth Polk North, Inc. request to amend PUD Ordinance O-24-47 at 6945 Cypress Gardens Boulevard
- Consent agenda: ITB-26-45 annual contract for public parks restroom cleaning services
- Consent agenda: FDEP Wetlands Restoration grant WRP23, 6th Street SW Complete Street engineering agreement, and LAMTD transit service agreement
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1.
CALL TO ORDER - Brian Yates, Mayor
2.
ROLL CALL - Vanessa Castillo, MMC, City Clerk
3.
INVOCATION - Pastor Jason Crum, Winter Haven Nazarene
4.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - Vanessa Castillo, MMC, City Clerk
5.
PRESENTATIONS
5.A
"Constitution Week 2026" Proclamation - Laura Stokes, Regent - Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) Ponce de Leon Chapter
Staff Contact: LaTonya Harris, City Historian & Archivist | Deputy City Clerk , [email protected]
Proclamation
5.B
"Johnny Bernard Neal, Jr. Day" Proclamation - Johnny Bernard Neal, III
Staff Contact: LaTonya Harris, City Historian & Archivist | Deputy City Clerk , [email protected]
Proclamation
5.C
"100 Years of Excellence" Proclamation - Tom Garthwaite, President of Winter Haven Hospital and Winter Haven Women's Hospital
Staff Contact: LaTonya Harris, City Historian & Archivist | Deputy City Clerk, [email protected]
Proclamation
6.
DEVELOPMENTS OF NOTE
7.
MINUTES
7.A
August 5, 2026, City Commission Water Department Budget Briefing Workshop
Staff Contact: Vanessa Castillo, MMC, City Clerk, [email protected]
2026-08-05 DRAFT City Commission Water Workshop Minutes with Link
7.B
August 5, 2026, City Commission Agenda Review Session Minutes
Staff Contact: Vanessa Castillo, MMC, City Clerk, [email protected]
2026-08-05 DRAFT Agenda Review Session Minutes with Link
7. …
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Mon Sep 28, 2026
Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) Board
CRA Board to review Commercial Improvement Grant program update
The Winter Haven Community Redevelopment Agency Board is meeting to consider advisory committee reappointments and receive an update on the Commercial Improvement Grant Program. The board will also approve minutes from prior meetings and hear comments from board members, staff, and the public. The agenda is largely routine, with no major funding decisions or rezonings listed.
- Commercial Improvement Grant Program update (revision of R-CRA-26-01)
- Advisory Committee reappointments for 2026
- Approval of June 8, 2026 regular and August 24, 2026 special meeting minutes
- Informational minutes from Downtown and Florence Villa advisory committees
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1.
Call to Order
2.
Roll Call
3.
Minutes
3.A
June 08, 2026 - Regular Meeting
Staff Contact: Samise Lee, CRA Coordinator, [email protected]
June 8, 2026 - Regular CRA Board Meeting Minutes-DRAFT
3.B
August 24, 2026 - Special Meeting
Staff Contact: Samise Lee, CRA Coordinator, [email protected]
August 24, 2026 Special CRA Board Meeting Minutes-DRAFT
4.
Presentations
4.A
Commercial Improvement Grant Program Update
Staff Contact: Eric Labbe, Director of Economic Opportunity & Community Investment, [email protected]
Summary - Commercial Improvement Grant Status
CRA Commercial Improvement Grant Program (revision of R-CRA-26-01)
5.
Action Items
5.A
Advisory Committee Reappointments
Staff Contact: Angie Hibbard, CRA Mananger, [email protected]
Summary - Advisory Committee Reappointments 2026
Reappointment Letters for CRA Advisory Committees 2026
6.
Advisory Committee Minutes (informational only)
6.A
Downtown Advisory Committee Meeting:
August 17, 2026 - Special Meeting
Staff Contact: Samise Lee, CRA Coordinator, [email protected]
August 17, 2026 Special Downtown CRA Meeting Minutes - DRAFT
Conflict of Interest Form 8B - Steve Kalogridis & Chris Sexson
6.B
Florence Villa Advisory Committee Meeting:
August 03, 2026 - Regular Meeting
Staff Contact: Samise Lee, CRA Coordinator, [email protected] …
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Fri Sep 25, 2026
City Commission Meeting
City Commission to adopt FY 2026-27 millage rate and budget
The Winter Haven City Commission will hold public hearings on the second reading of ordinances to adopt the ad valorem tax millage rate and the FY 2026-2027 budget. The agenda also includes a second reading for a Planned Unit Development amendment by AdventHealth Polk North at 6945 Cypress Gardens Boulevard. Consent agenda items include a parks restroom cleaning contract, a wetlands restoration grant agreement, and a transit service agreement. Several proclamations and approval of prior meeting minutes are also scheduled.
- O-26-22: Adopt millage rate for FY 2026-2027
- O-26-23: Adopt FY 2026-2027 budget
- O-26-20: Amend PUD O-24-47 for AdventHealth Polk North at 6945 Cypress Gardens Blvd
- ITB-26-45: Award annual contract for public parks' restroom cleaning services
- FDEP WRP23 grant agreement for Northern Winter Haven Chain Wetland Restoration
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1.
CALL TO ORDER - Brian Yates, Mayor
2.
ROLL CALL - Vanessa Castillo, MMC, City Clerk
3.
INVOCATION - Pastor Jason Crum, Winter Haven Nazarene
4.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - Vanessa Castillo, MMC, City Clerk
5.
PRESENTATIONS
5.A
"Constitution Week 2026" Proclamation - Laura Stokes, Regent - Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) Ponce de Leon Chapter
Staff Contact: LaTonya Harris, City Historian & Archivist | Deputy City Clerk , [email protected]
Proclamation
5.B
"Johnny Bernard Neal, Jr. Day" Proclamation - Johnny Bernard Neal, III
Staff Contact: LaTonya Harris, City Historian & Archivist | Deputy City Clerk , [email protected]
Proclamation
5.C
"100 Years of Excellence" Proclamation - Tom Garthwaite, President of Winter Haven Hospital and Winter Haven Women's Hospital
Staff Contact: LaTonya Harris, City Historian & Archivist | Deputy City Clerk, [email protected]
Proclamation
6.
DEVELOPMENTS OF NOTE
7.
MINUTES
7.A
August 5, 2026, City Commission Water Department Budget Briefing Workshop
Staff Contact: Vanessa Castillo, MMC, City Clerk, [email protected]
2026-08-05 DRAFT City Commission Water Workshop Minutes with Link
7.B
August 5, 2026, City Commission Agenda Review Session Minutes
Staff Contact: Vanessa Castillo, MMC, City Clerk, [email protected]
2026-08-05 DRAFT Agenda Review Session Minutes with Link
7. …
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Wed Sep 23, 2026
City Commission Agenda Review Session
City Commission to adopt FY 2026-2027 budget and millage rate
The Winter Haven City Commission will hold public hearings on the second reading of ordinances to adopt the FY 2026-2027 millage rate and budget. The agenda also includes several proclamations, approval of minutes, and a consent agenda with contracts and agreements. This is a regular agenda review session with substantive budget and contract decisions.
- O-26-22: Adopting the millage rate for FY 2026-2027
- O-26-23: Adopting the budget for FY 2026-2027
- O-26-20: Amend PUD O-24-47 at 6945 Cypress Gardens Boulevard (AdventHealth Polk North)
- ITB-26-45: Award annual contract for public parks' restroom cleaning
- FDEP grant agreement WRP23 for Northern Winter Haven Chain Wetland Restoration
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1.
CALL TO ORDER - Brian Yates, Mayor
2.
ROLL CALL - Vanessa Castillo, MMC, City Clerk
3.
INVOCATION - Pastor Jason Crum, Winter Haven Nazarene
4.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - Vanessa Castillo, MMC, City Clerk
5.
PRESENTATIONS
5.A
"Constitution Week 2026" Proclamation - Laura Stokes, Regent - Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) Ponce de Leon Chapter
Staff Contact: LaTonya Harris, City Historian & Archivist | Deputy City Clerk , [email protected]
Proclamation
5.B
"Johnny Bernard Neal, Jr. Day" Proclamation - Johnny Bernard Neal, III
Staff Contact: LaTonya Harris, City Historian & Archivist | Deputy City Clerk , [email protected]
Proclamation
5.C
"100 Years of Excellence" Proclamation - Tom Garthwaite, President of Winter Haven Hospital and Winter Haven Women's Hospital
Staff Contact: LaTonya Harris, City Historian & Archivist | Deputy City Clerk, [email protected]
Proclamation
6.
DEVELOPMENTS OF NOTE
7.
MINUTES
7.A
August 5, 2026, City Commission Water Department Budget Briefing Workshop
Staff Contact: Vanessa Castillo, MMC, City Clerk, [email protected]
2026-08-05 DRAFT City Commission Water Workshop Minutes with Link
7.B
August 5, 2026, City Commission Agenda Review Session Minutes
Staff Contact: Vanessa Castillo, MMC, City Clerk, [email protected]
2026-08-05 DRAFT Agenda Review Session Minutes with Link
7. …
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Tue Sep 15, 2026
City Commission Meeting
City Commission to set millage rate and adopt FY 2026-2027 budget
The Winter Haven City Commission will hold public hearings on the proposed ad valorem tax millage rate and the FY 2026-2027 budget, with first readings of ordinances O-26-22 and O-26-23. The commission will also conduct a second reading on commissioner and mayor compensation (O-26-21), and consider a consent agenda covering airport, water, parks, and development items. Several proclamations and minutes will be presented.
- O-26-22: Adopting millage rate for FY 2026-2027
- O-26-23: Adopting budget for FY 2026-2027
- O-26-21: Compensation of City Commissioners and Mayor (second reading)
- ITB-26-36: Airport obstruction clearing award
- FAA grant for T-Hangar Taxilanes design
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1.
CALL TO ORDER - Brian Yates, Mayor
2.
ROLL CALL - Vanessa Castillo, MMC, City Clerk
3.
INVOCATION - Pastor Danny Bennett, St. John's United Methodist Church
4.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - Vanessa Castillo, MMC, City Clerk
5.
PRESENTATIONS
5.A
"Find the Good Day" Proclamation - Elizabeth P. Davis, P.A., President and Maya Pearson, Community Vice President - Junior League of Greater Winter Haven
Staff Contact: LaTonya Harris, CMC, FCRM, City Historian & Archivist | Deputy City Clerk , [email protected]
Proclamation
5.B
"Florida Redevelopment Week" Proclamation - Angela Hibbard, CRA Manager and Samise Lee, CRA Coordinator, Department of Economic Opportunity and Community Investment
Staff Contact: Angela Hibbard, CRA, [email protected]
Proclamation
6.
DEVELOPMENTS OF NOTE
7.
MINUTES
7.A
July 22, 2026, City Commission Budget Briefing Workshop
Staff Contact: Vanessa Castillo, MMC, City Clerk, [email protected]
2026-07-22 DRAFT City Commission Budget Workshop Minutes with Link and Attachment
7.B
July 22, 2026, City Commission Agenda Review Session Minutes
Staff Contact: Vanessa Castillo, MMC, City Clerk, [email protected]
2026-07-22 DRAFT Agenda Review Session Minutes with Link
7.C
July 27, 2026, Special City Commission Meeting Minutes
Staff Contact: Vanessa Castillo, MMC, City Clerk, [email protected]
2026-07-27 DRAFT Spe …
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Fri Sep 11, 2026
City Commission Agenda Review Session
Winter Haven Commission to set millage rate and adopt FY 2026-27 budget
The City Commission will hold public hearings on the proposed ad valorem tax millage rate and the FY 2026-2027 budget, with first reading of ordinances O-26-22 and O-26-23. They will also conduct a second reading on commissioner and mayor compensation (O-26-21) and consider a large consent agenda including airport, water, and facility contracts. The agenda includes proclamations, a strategic plan presentation, and several resolutions and ordinances for discussion.
- O-26-22: Adopting millage rate for FY 2026-2027
- O-26-23: Adopting FY 2026-2027 budget
- O-26-21: Compensation of City Commissioners and Mayor (second reading)
- ITB-26-36: Airport obstruction clearing award
- R-26-21: Local Housing Assistance Plan Amendment #1 2026-2029
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1.
CALL TO ORDER - Brian Yates, Mayor
2.
ROLL CALL - Vanessa Castillo, MMC, City Clerk
3.
INVOCATION - Pastor Danny Bennett, St. John's United Methodist Church
4.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - Vanessa Castillo, MMC, City Clerk
5.
PRESENTATIONS
5.A
"Find the Good Day" Proclamation - Elizabeth P. Davis, P.A., President and Maya Pearson, Community Vice President - Junior League of Greater Winter Haven
Staff Contact: LaTonya Harris, CMC, FCRM, City Historian & Archivist | Deputy City Clerk , [email protected]
Proclamation
5.B
"Florida Redevelopment Week" Proclamation - Angela Hibbard, CRA Manager and Samise Lee, CRA Coordinator, Department of Economic Opportunity and Community Investment
Staff Contact: Angela Hibbard, CRA, [email protected]
Proclamation
5.C
***AGENDA REVIEW ONLY*** Strategic Plan Presentation: Economic Sustainability
Staff Contact: T. Michael Stavres, City Manager, [email protected]
6.
DEVELOPMENTS OF NOTE
7.
MINUTES
7.A
July 22, 2026, City Commission Budget Briefing Workshop
Staff Contact: Vanessa Castillo, MMC, City Clerk, [email protected]
2026-07-22 DRAFT City Commission Budget Workshop Minutes with Link and Attachment
7.B
July 22, 2026, City Commission Agenda Review Session Minutes
Staff Contact: Vanessa Castillo, MMC, City Clerk, [email protected]
2026-07-22 DRAFT Agenda Review Session Minutes with Link …
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Thu Sep 10, 2026
City Commission Meeting
Commission holds public hearings on FY 2026-2027 budget and millage rates
The City Commission will conduct first readings for the upcoming fiscal year budget and tax millage rates. The meeting also includes a second reading regarding compensation for the Mayor and City Commissioners.
- Public hearing on FY 2026-2027 budget (O-26-23)
- Public hearing on FY 2026-2027 ad valorem tax millage rate (O-26-22)
- Second reading of ordinance regarding compensation for City Commissioners and Mayor (O-26-21)
- FAA grant acceptance for T-Hangar Taxilanes Project design
- Developer's Agreement for Bowen Yard West
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1.
CALL TO ORDER - Brian Yates, Mayor
2.
ROLL CALL - Vanessa Castillo, MMC, City Clerk
3.
INVOCATION - Pastor Danny Bennett, St. John's United Methodist Church
4.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - Vanessa Castillo, MMC, City Clerk
5.
PRESENTATIONS
5.A
"Find the Good Day" Proclamation - Elizabeth P. Davis, P.A., President and Maya Pearson, Community Vice President - Junior League of Greater Winter Haven
Staff Contact: LaTonya Harris, CMC, FCRM, City Historian & Archivist | Deputy City Clerk , [email protected]
Proclamation
5.B
"Florida Redevelopment Week" Proclamation - Angela Hibbard, CRA Manager and Samise Lee, CRA Coordinator, Department of Economic Opportunity and Community Investment
Staff Contact: Angela Hibbard, CRA, [email protected]
Proclamation
5.C
***AGENDA REVIEW ONLY*** Strategic Plan Presentation: Economic Sustainability
Staff Contact: T. Michael Stavres, City Manager, [email protected]
6.
DEVELOPMENTS OF NOTE
7.
MINUTES
7.A
July 22, 2026, City Commission Budget Briefing Workshop
Staff Contact: Vanessa Castillo, MMC, City Clerk, [email protected]
2026-07-22 DRAFT City Commission Budget Workshop Minutes with Link and Attachment
7.B
July 22, 2026, City Commission Agenda Review Session Minutes
Staff Contact: Vanessa Castillo, MMC, City Clerk, [email protected]
2026-07-22 DRAFT Agenda Review Session Minutes with Link …
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Thu Sep 10, 2026
City Commission Agenda Review Session
City Commission to set FY 2026-27 millage rate and adopt budget
The Winter Haven City Commission will hold public hearings on the proposed ad valorem tax millage rate and the FY 2026-2027 budget, with first readings of ordinances O-26-22 and O-26-23. The agenda also includes a second reading on commissioner compensation, several resolutions, and a large consent agenda covering airport, water, and development items. This is an agenda review session, so items are discussed but not formally voted on.
- First reading of O-26-22 adopting the millage rate for FY 2026-2027
- First reading of O-26-23 adopting the FY 2026-2027 budget
- Second reading of O-26-21 on compensation of city commissioners and mayor
- Developer's agreement for Bowen Yard West
- FAA grant for T-Hangar Taxilanes design at the airport
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1.
CALL TO ORDER - Brian Yates, Mayor
2.
ROLL CALL - Vanessa Castillo, MMC, City Clerk
3.
INVOCATION - Pastor Danny Bennett, St. John's United Methodist Church
4.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - Vanessa Castillo, MMC, City Clerk
5.
PRESENTATIONS
5.A
"Find the Good Day" Proclamation - Elizabeth P. Davis, P.A., President and Maya Pearson, Community Vice President - Junior League of Greater Winter Haven
Staff Contact: LaTonya Harris, CMC, FCRM, City Historian & Archivist | Deputy City Clerk , [email protected]
Proclamation
5.B
"Florida Redevelopment Week" Proclamation - Angela Hibbard, CRA Manager and Samise Lee, CRA Coordinator, Department of Economic Opportunity and Community Investment
Staff Contact: Angela Hibbard, CRA, [email protected]
Proclamation
5.C
***AGENDA REVIEW ONLY*** Strategic Plan Presentation: Economic Sustainability
Staff Contact: T. Michael Stavres, City Manager, [email protected]
6.
DEVELOPMENTS OF NOTE
7.
MINUTES
7.A
July 22, 2026, City Commission Budget Briefing Workshop
Staff Contact: Vanessa Castillo, MMC, City Clerk, [email protected]
2026-07-22 DRAFT City Commission Budget Workshop Minutes with Link and Attachment
7.B
July 22, 2026, City Commission Agenda Review Session Minutes
Staff Contact: Vanessa Castillo, MMC, City Clerk, [email protected]
2026-07-22 DRAFT Agenda Review Session Minutes with Link …
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Tue Aug 25, 2026
Special Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) Board Meeting
CRA board to vote on Bowen Yard West developer agreement and FY27 budget
The Winter Haven Community Redevelopment Agency board will consider several action items, including appointments to advisory committees, a developer's agreement for Bowen Yard West, a design-build contract for a Neighborhood Service Center, and the FY 2026-2027 annual budget. The meeting also includes public comment and board/staff comments.
- Appointments to Downtown and Florence Villa advisory committees
- Developer's Agreement for Bowen Yard West (TIF application included)
- RFQ-26-25: Design Build Services for Neighborhood Service Center award
- Resolution R-CRA-26-02: CRA Annual Budget for FY 2026-2027
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1.
Call to Order
2.
Roll Call
3.
Action Items
3.A
Appointments to Advisory (one for each DT & FV)
Staff Contact: Angie Hibbard, CRA Manager, AHibbard@mywinterhaven.com
Summary - FV Advisory Committee Appointment
Summary - DT Advisory Committee Appointment
2026-06-22 Kamiron Pittman
2026-06-18 Sam Hendrickson
2025-10-01 Alex Loftus Skubna
2026-05-08 Andrew Olson
2026-05-22 Vesnider Saint-Louis
2026-05-28 Brandon Moore
3.B
Developer's Agreement - Bowen Yard West
Staff Contact: Eric Labbe, Director of Economic Opportunity & Community Investment, ELabbe@MyWinterHaven.com
Summary - Bowen Yard West
Bowen Yard West TIF Application
Bowen Yard West Developer's Agreement
3.C
RFQ-26-25 - Design Build Services for Neighborhood Service Center
Staff Contact: Angie Hibbard, CRA Manager, AHibbard@MyWinterHaven.com
Summary - NSC RFQ - Design Build Award
RFQ-26-25 NSC - Recommendation of Award & Bid Tabulation
3.D
Resolution R-CRA-26-02 - CRA Annual Budget for Fiscal Year 2026-2027
Staff Contact: Angie HIbbard, CRA Manager, AHibbard@MyWinterHaven.com
Summary - Budget Recommendations for FY27
Resolution R-CRA-26-02 - Budget FY27
Downtown Proposed Budget from Open Gov
Florence Villa Proposed Budget from Open Gov
4.
Other Business
4.A
Comments from the Board
Staff Contact: Samise Lee, CRA Coordinator, …
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Tue Aug 25, 2026
Planning Commission Meeting
Planning Commission to consider special use for large-scale drinking establishment
The Winter Haven Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on a request by Street Land Trust 150 for special use approval to operate a large-scale drinking establishment in the Commercial-Downtown (C-1) zoning district at 150 Second Street, NW. The meeting also includes approval of the August 4, 2026 minutes and standard procedural items.
- Special use request P-26-04-S for a large-scale drinking establishment at 150 Second Street, NW (0.09 acres)
- Approval of August 4, 2026 meeting minutes
zoningalcoholpublic-hearingplanning-commission
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1.
Call to Order
2.
Roll Call
3.
Invocation and Pledge of Allegiance
4.
Approval of Minutes
4.A
August 4, 2026 Meeting Minutes
Staff Contact: Jordan Warren, Planning Assistant, jwarren@mywinterhaven.com
August 4, 2026 Meeting Minutes
5.
Explanation of Hearings by Chair
6.
Hearings - Old Business
7.
Hearings - New Business
7.A
P-26-04-S - Request by Street Land Trust 150 for Special Use Approval for a large-scale drinking establishment located in the Commercial- Downtown (C-1) zoning district. General Location: 150 Second Street, NW. The area covered by this request is 0.09 +/- acres.
Staff Contact: Heather Reuter, Senior Planner, hreuter@mywinterhaven.com
Summary - Case Number P-26-04-S
8.
Other Business
8.A
Comments from Staff
8.B
Comments from Planning Commissioners
8.C
Comments from the Public
9.
Adjournment
If a person decides to appeal any decision made by the Commission with respect to any matter considered at such meeting or hearing, they will need a record of the proceedings, and that, for such purpose, they may need to ensure that a verbatim record of the proceeding is made which record includes the testimony and evidence upon which the appeal is to be based (FS 286.0105). In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and Florida Statutes, Section 286.26, persons with disabilities needing special accommodations to particip …
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Mon Aug 24, 2026
Special Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) Board Meeting
CRA board to appoint advisors, approve Bowen Yard West deal, budget
The Winter Haven Community Redevelopment Agency board will consider several action items, including appointments to advisory committees, a developer's agreement for the Bowen Yard West project, a design-build contract for a Neighborhood Service Center, and the FY 2026-2027 annual budget. The meeting is scheduled for August 24, 2026, at City Hall.
- Appointments to Downtown and Florence Villa advisory committees
- Developer's Agreement for Bowen Yard West
- RFQ-26-25 Design Build Services for Neighborhood Service Center
- Resolution R-CRA-26-02: CRA Annual Budget for FY 2026-2027
craappointmentsdeveloper-agreementbudgetdesign-buildneighborhood-service-center
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SPECIAL COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY (CRA) BOARD MEETING
DATE:
Monday, August 24, 2026, 5:00 p.m.
LOCATION:
City Hall - John Fuller Auditorium
451 Third Street NW
Winter Haven, FL 33881
1.
Call to Order
2.
Roll Call
3.
Action Items
3.A
Appointments to Advisory (one for each DT & FV)
Staff Contact: Angie Hibbard, CRA Manager, AHibbard@mywinterhaven.com
Summary - FV Advisory Committee Appointment
Summary - DT Advisory Committee Appointment
2026-06-22 Kamiron Pittman
2026-06-18 Sam Hendrickson
2025-10-01 Alex Loftus Skubna
2026-05-08 Andrew Olson
2026-05-22 Vesnider Saint-Louis
2026-05-28 Brandon Moore
3.B
Developer's Agreement - Bowen Yard West
Staff Contact: Eric Labbe, Director of Economic Opportunity & Community Investment, ELabbe@MyWinterHaven.com
Summary - Bowen Yard West
Bowen Yard West TIF Application
Bowen Yard West Developer's Agreement
3.C
RFQ-26-25 - Design Build Services for Neighborhood Service Center
Staff Contact: Angie Hibbard, CRA Manager, AHibbard@MyWinterHaven.com
Summary - NSC RFQ - Design Build Award
RFQ-26-25 NSC - Recommendation of Award & Bid Tabulation
3.D
Resolution R-CRA-26-02 - CRA Annual Budget for Fiscal Year 2026-2027
Staff Contact: Angie HIbbard, CRA Manager, AHibbard@MyWinterHaven.com …
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Mon Aug 24, 2026
City Commission Meeting
Commission to vote on rezoning six parcels to PUD at 717 Sixth Street SW
The Winter Haven City Commission will hold a public hearing on a second-reading ordinance to rezone six parcels at 717 Sixth Street SW from Commercial-Heavy (C-4) to Planned Unit Development (PUD). The consent agenda includes a one-year collective bargaining agreement with the firefighters union, an award for a lift station project, and an equipment donation. New business includes a construction manager agreement for water facilities and a transitional affordable housing agreement.
- O-26-19: Rezone six parcels at 717 Sixth Street SW from C-4 to PUD (Lake May District JV, LLC)
- IAFF Local 4967 Collective Bargaining Agreement for 2025-2026
- ITB-26-46: Award for Lift Station 151 Shipp Reck Harbor
- RFQ-26-08: Construction Manager at Risk agreement with Wharton-Smith for Cypresswood and Pollard Road water facilities
- Transitional Affordable Housing Agreement with Heart for Winter Haven, Inc.
zoningpublic-hearingfirefighterswateraffordable-housingcontracts
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1.
CALL TO ORDER - Brian Yates, Mayor
2.
ROLL CALL - Vanessa Castillo, MMC, City Clerk
3.
INVOCATION - Dr. Steve Negley, First Presbyterian Church of Winter Haven
4.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - Vanessa Castillo, MMC, City Clerk
5.
PRESENTATIONS
5.A
"Unique Abilities Awareness Week" Proclamation - Ayesha A. Boyd, M.S.Ed., Founder - Unique Abilities Homeschool Collective ™ (UAHC)
Staff Contact: LaTonya Harris, CMC, FCRM, City Historian & Archivist | Deputy City Clerk , lharris@mywinterhaven.com
Proclamation
5.B
Recognition of the 2026 Certified Public Manager (CPM) Program Graduates
Staff Contact: T. Michael Stavres, City Manager, mstavres@mywinterhaven.com
6.
DEVELOPMENTS OF NOTE
7.
MINUTES
7.A
July 13, 2026, Regular City Commission Meeting Minutes
Staff Contact: Vanessa Castillo, MMC, City Clerk, vcastillo@mywinterhaven.com
2026-07-13 DRAFT Regular City Commission Meeting Minutes with Link and Attachment
8.
COMMENTS FROM THE AUDIENCE
9.
ORDINANCE(S) - SECOND READING - PUBLIC HEARING
9.A
O-26-19 - Request by Lake May District JV, LLC to rezone six (6) parcels from Commercial- Heavy (C-4) zoning district to Planned Unit Development (PUD) zoning district (717 Sixth Street, SW)
Staff Contact: Heather Reuter, Senior Planner, hreuter@mywinterhaven.com
Summary - Ordinance O-26-19
O-26-19
10.
CONSENT AGENDA
10.A
Winter H …
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Fri Aug 21, 2026
City Commission Meeting
Commission to vote on rezoning, firefighter contract, and water projects
The Winter Haven City Commission will hold a regular meeting on August 24, 2026, with a public hearing on a rezoning request, a second reading of a compensation ordinance, and several consent agenda items including a firefighter union contract and water infrastructure awards. The meeting also includes new business on a construction manager agreement and a transitional housing agreement.
- O-26-19: Rezone six parcels at 717 Sixth Street SW from C-4 to PUD (Lake May District JV, LLC)
- IAFF Local 4967 Collective Bargaining Agreement for 2025-2026
- ITB-26-46: Award for Lift Station 151 Shipp Reck Harbor
- O-26-21: Ordinance on compensation of City Commissioners and Mayor (first reading)
- RFQ-26-08: Construction Manager at Risk agreement with Wharton-Smith for Cypresswood and Pollard Road water facilities
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CITY COMMISSION MEETING
DATE:
Monday, August 24, 2026, 6:00 p.m.
LOCATION:
City Hall - John Fuller Auditorium
451 Third Street NW
Winter Haven, FL 33881
1.
CALL TO ORDER - Brian Yates, Mayor
2.
ROLL CALL - Vanessa Castillo, MMC, City Clerk
3.
INVOCATION - Dr. Steve Negley, First Presbyterian Church of Winter Haven
4.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - Vanessa Castillo, MMC, City Clerk
5.
PRESENTATIONS
5.A
"Unique Abilities Awareness Week" Proclamation - Ayesha A. Boyd, M.S.Ed., Founder - Unique Abilities Homeschool Collective ™ (UAHC)
Staff Contact: LaTonya Harris, CMC, FCRM, City Historian & Archivist | Deputy City Clerk , lharris@mywinterhaven.com
Proclamation
5.B
Recognition of the 2026 Certified Public Manager (CPM) Program Graduates
Staff Contact: T. Michael Stavres, City Manager, mstavres@mywinterhaven.com
6.
DEVELOPMENTS OF NOTE
7.
MINUTES
7.A
July 13, 2026, Regular City Commission Meeting Minutes
Staff Contact: Vanessa Castillo, MMC, City Clerk, vcastillo@mywinterhaven.com
2026-07-13 DRAFT Regular City Commission Meeting Minutes with Link and Attachment
8.
COMMENTS FROM THE AUDIENCE
9.
ORDINANCE(S) - SECOND READING - PUBLIC HEARING
9.A
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Wed Aug 19, 2026
City Commission Agenda Review Session
Commission to vote on rezoning, firefighter contract, and water projects
The Winter Haven City Commission will hold a regular meeting on August 24, 2026, to consider a rezoning request, approve a collective bargaining agreement with firefighters, and award contracts for water infrastructure. The agenda also includes a first reading of an ordinance to set commissioner and mayor compensation, and a new business item to approve a construction manager for water facility upgrades.
- O-26-19: Rezone six parcels at 717 Sixth Street SW from C-4 to PUD (second reading/public hearing)
- IAFF Local 4967 collective bargaining agreement for 2025-2026 (consent agenda)
- Award ITB-26-46 for Lift Station 151 Shipp Reck Harbor (consent agenda)
- O-26-21: First reading of ordinance on commissioner and mayor compensation
- RFQ-26-08: Approve Construction Manager at Risk agreement with Wharton-Smith for Cypresswood and Pollard Road water facilities
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CITY COMMISSION MEETING
DATE:
Monday, August 24, 2026, 6:00 p.m.
LOCATION:
City Hall - John Fuller Auditorium
451 Third Street NW
Winter Haven, FL 33881
1.
CALL TO ORDER - Brian Yates, Mayor
2.
ROLL CALL - Vanessa Castillo, MMC, City Clerk
3.
INVOCATION - Dr. Steve Negley, First Presbyterian Church of Winter Haven
4.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - Vanessa Castillo, MMC, City Clerk
5.
PRESENTATIONS
5.A
"Unique Abilities Awareness Week" Proclamation - Ayesha A. Boyd, M.S.Ed., Founder - Unique Abilities Homeschool Collective ™ (UAHC)
Staff Contact: LaTonya Harris, CMC, FCRM, City Historian & Archivist | Deputy City Clerk , lharris@mywinterhaven.com
Proclamation
5.B
Recognition of the 2026 Certified Public Manager (CPM) Program Graduates
Staff Contact: T. Michael Stavres, City Manager, mstavres@mywinterhaven.com
6.
DEVELOPMENTS OF NOTE
7.
MINUTES
7.A
July 13, 2026, Regular City Commission Meeting Minutes
Staff Contact: Vanessa Castillo, MMC, City Clerk, vcastillo@mywinterhaven.com
2026-07-13 DRAFT Regular City Commission Meeting Minutes with Link and Attachment
8.
COMMENTS FROM THE AUDIENCE
9.
ORDINANCE(S) - SECOND READING - PUBLIC HEARING
9.A
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Wed Aug 19, 2026
Special Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) Downtown Advisory Committee Meeting
CRA committee reviews Bowen Yard West developer agreement and FY 2026-2027 budget
The Winter Haven CRA Downtown Advisory Committee will hold a special meeting on August 17, 2026, to discuss the FY 2026-2027 budget and take action on the Bowen Yard West project. The agenda includes a review of the Bowen Yard West TIF Application and the associated Developer's Agreement. Staff from the Department of Economic Opportunity & Community Investment will present these items for committee consideration.
- Review of FY 2026-2027 Budget
- Action on Developer's Agreement for Bowen Yard West
- Review of Bowen Yard West TIF Application
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SPECIAL COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY (CRA) DOWNTOWN ADVISORY COMMITTEE MEETING
DATE:
Monday, August 17, 2026, 4:30 p.m.
LOCATION:
City Hall - John Fuller Auditorium
451 Third Street NW
Winter Haven, FL 33881
1.
Call to Order
2.
Roll Call
3.
Presentations/Updates
3.A
FY 2026-2027 Budget
4.
Action Items
4.A
Developer's Agreement - Bowen Yard West
Staff Contact: Eric Labbe, Director of Economic Opportunity & Community Investment, ELabbe@MyWinterHaven.com
Summary - Bowen Yard West
Bowen Yard West TIF Application
Bowen Yard West Developer's Agreement
5.
Other Business
5.A
Comments from the Committee
5.B
Comments from Staff
Next Regular Meeting Date - October 5, 2026
5.C
Comments from the Public
6.
Adjournment
If a person decides to appeal any decision made by the Commission with respect to any matter considered at such meeting or hearing, they will need a record of the proceedings, and that, for such purpose, they may need to ensure that a verbatim record of the proceeding is made which record includes the testimony and evidence upon which the appeal is to be based (FS 286.0105). In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and Florida Statutes, Section 286.26, persons with disabilities needing special accommodations to participate in this proceed …
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Mon Aug 17, 2026
Special Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) Downtown Advisory Committee Meeting
CRA committee to review FY 2026-27 budget and Bowen Yard West developer agreement
The Downtown Advisory Committee is meeting to receive a presentation on the FY 2026-2027 budget and to consider a developer's agreement for the Bowen Yard West project, including a TIF application. The meeting is a special session with action items and public comment periods.
- FY 2026-2027 Budget presentation
- Developer's Agreement for Bowen Yard West
- Bowen Yard West TIF Application
- Next regular meeting set for October 5, 2026
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SPECIAL COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY (CRA) DOWNTOWN ADVISORY COMMITTEE MEETING
DATE:
Monday, August 17, 2026, 4:30 p.m.
LOCATION:
City Hall - John Fuller Auditorium
451 Third Street NW
Winter Haven, FL 33881
1.
Call to Order
2.
Roll Call
3.
Presentations/Updates
3.A
FY 2026-2027 Budget
4.
Action Items
4.A
Developer's Agreement - Bowen Yard West
Staff Contact: Eric Labbe, Director of Economic Opportunity & Community Investment, ELabbe@MyWinterHaven.com
Summary - Bowen Yard West
Bowen Yard West TIF Application
Bowen Yard West Developer's Agreement
5.
Other Business
5.A
Comments from the Committee
5.B
Comments from Staff
Next Regular Meeting Date - October 5, 2026
5.C
Comments from the Public
6.
Adjournment
If a person decides to appeal any decision made by the Commission with respect to any matter considered at such meeting or hearing, they will need a record of the proceedings, and that, for such purpose, they may need to ensure that a verbatim record of the proceeding is made which record includes the testimony and evidence upon which the appeal is to be based (FS 286.0105). In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and Florida Statutes, Section 286.26, persons with disabilities needing special accommodations to participate in this proceed …
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Mon Aug 10, 2026
City Commission Meeting
Commission to vote on industrial pretreatment fee ordinance and rezoning
The City Commission will hold a public hearing on a second-reading ordinance amending industrial pretreatment fees, and will consider a first-reading rezoning request for six parcels on Sixth Street SW. The consent agenda includes design contracts for a complete street project and an aquifer restoration change order. The meeting also includes presentations, minutes approval, and reports on housing and a fire assessment study.
- O-26-18: Amends industrial pretreatment code sections 19-80, 19-150, 19-151
- O-26-19: Rezone six parcels from C-4 to PUD at 717 Sixth Street SW
- Kimley-Horn design services for 8th Street NW and Avenue L NW Complete Street Project
- Change Order #4 for East Winter Haven Aquifer Recharge and Wetland Restoration
- Scope of work with Raftelis for Fire Assessment Study
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CITY COMMISSION MEETING
DATE:
Monday, August 10, 2026, 6:00 p.m.
LOCATION:
City Hall - John Fuller Auditorium
451 Third Street NW
Winter Haven, FL 33881
1.
CALL TO ORDER - Brian Yates, Mayor
2.
ROLL CALL - Vanessa Castillo, MMC, City Clerk
3.
INVOCATION - Rev. Jonathan Winfree, Redeemer City Church
4.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - Vanessa Castillo, MMC, City Clerk
5.
PRESENTATIONS
5.A
Polk County Law Enforcement Memorial Commendations Presentation - Ricky L. Newman, President Police Benevolent Association
Staff Contact: Charlie Bird, Assistant City Manager - Public Safety, cbird@mywinterhaven.com
5.B
Update from Heart for Winter Haven - Brad Beatty, Executive Director
Staff Contact: T. Michael Stavres, City Manager, mstavres@mywinterhaven.com
6.
DEVELOPMENTS OF NOTE
7.
MINUTES
7.A
July 2, 2026, City Commission Workshop for Property Tax Reform and Budgetary Impact Minutes
Staff Contact: Vanessa Castillo, MMC, City Clerk, vcastillo@mywinterhaven.com
2026-07-02 DRAFT Workshop - Property Tax Reform and Budgetary Impact Minutes with Link and Attachments
7.B
July 8, 2026, City Commission Agenda Review Session Minutes
Staff Contact: Vanessa Castillo, MMC, City Clerk, vcastillo@mywinterhaven.com
2026-07-08 DRAFT Agenda …
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Wed Aug 5, 2026
City Commission Water Department Budget Briefing Workshop and Agenda Review Workshop Meeting
Water Department budget briefing and agenda review workshop
The City Commission will hold a workshop to discuss the Water Department's proposed budget for fiscal year 2026-2027 and review the upcoming meeting agenda. No decisions are scheduled; this is a discussion-only session.
- Water Department FY 2026-2027 Proposed Budget presentation by City Manager T. Michael Stavres
- Agenda review session workshop
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CITY COMMISSION WATER DEPARTMENT BUDGET BRIEFING WORKSHOP AND AGENDA REVIEW WORKSHOP MEETING
DATE:
Wednesday, August 5, 2026, 5:30 p.m.
LOCATION:
City Hall, John Fuller Auditorium
451 Third Street NW
Winter Haven, FL 33881
1.
CALL TO ORDER
- William Brian Yates, Mayor
2.
ROLL CALL
- Vanessa Castillo, MMC, City Clerk
3.
WATER DEPARTMENT BUDGET BRIEFING WORKSHOP DISCUSSION
3.A
Water Department FY 2026-2027 Proposed Budget Presentation - T. Michael Stavres, City Manager
Staff Contact: T. Michael Stavres, City Manager, mstavres@mywinterhaven.com
4.
AGENDA REVIEW SESSION WORKSHOP
5.
ADJOURNMENT
If a person decides to appeal any decision made by the Commission with respect to any matter considered at such meeting or hearing, they will need a record of the proceedings, and that, for such purpose, they may need to ensure that a verbatim record of the proceeding is made which record includes the testimony and evidence upon which the appeal is to be based (FS 286.0105). In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and Florida Statutes, Section 286.26, persons with disabilities needing special accommodations to participate in this proceeding, should contact the City Clerk's Office, 451 Third Street, NW, Winter Haven, Florida 33881, in writing, not later than 48 hours prior to the proceeding; if not in writing, then not late …
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Tue Aug 4, 2026
Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) Florence Villa Advisory Committee
CRA Florence Villa Committee to consider grant for 1923 Brown St. NE
The CRA Florence Villa Advisory Committee will meet to consider a Residential Improvement Grant for 1923 Brown St. NE and appoint a new chair. The agenda also includes approval of prior meeting minutes and staff reports.
- Residential Improvement Grant for 1923 Brown St. NE
- Appointment of Committee Chair
- Approval of May 4, 2026 meeting minutes
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COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY (CRA) FLORENCE VILLA ADVISORY COMMITTEE
DATE:
Monday, August 3, 2026, 5:30 p.m.
LOCATION:
City Hall - John Fuller Auditorium
451 Third Street NW
Winter Haven, FL 33881
1.
Call to Order
2.
Roll Call
3.
Approval of Minutes
3.A
May 4, 2026 - Regular Meeting
Staff Contact: Samise Lee, CRA Coordinator, [email protected]
May 4, 2026 Regular CRA Florence Villa Meeting Minutes - DRAFT
4.
Action Items
4.A
Appointment of Chair
Staff Contact: Angie Hibbard, CRA Manager, [email protected]
Summary - Appointment of Chair
4.B
Residential Improvement Grant - 1923 Brown St. NE
Staff Contact: Samise Lee, CRA Coordinator, [email protected]
Summary - 1923 Brown St NE-Residential Improvement Grant
1923 Brown Street NE - RIG Scope & Estimates
5.
Reports/Presentations
5.A
Project and Grant Updates
5.B
Budget Update
6.
Other Business
6.A
Comments from the Committee
6.B
Comments from Staff
Next Regular Meeting Date - November 2, 2026
6.C
Comments from the Public
7.
Adjournment
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Showing the 30 most recent meetings of 124 on record. See the yearly meeting archives below for the full history.
💰 Federal awards (top 10 by amount)
Largest recent federal contract/grant awards to recipients in this city (2023–present), via USAspending.gov.
| $3.5M | HUMAN CAPITAL RESOURCES AND CONCEPTS, INC Department of Defense · PROVIDING ANTITERRORISM SUPPORT SERVICES TO THE OPMG. |
| $2.3M | EMRIDGE TECHNOLOGY LLC Department of Defense · BLDG 1005 FIBER INSTALL CREECH AFB |
| $1.7M | HUMAN CAPITAL RESOURCES AND CONCEPTS, INC Environmental Protection Agency · GSA TASK ORDER TITLE: REGION 6 IDENTIFICATION ISSUANCE (BADGING) SUPP |
| $1.3M | HUMAN CAPITAL RESOURCES AND CONCEPTS, INC Peace Corps · HUMAN RESOURCES SUPPORT SERVICES |
| $1.1M | HUMAN CAPITAL RESOURCES AND CONCEPTS, INC Department of Defense · PROVIDE ESCORTS SERVICES FOR THE MORRELL OPERATIONS CENTER (MOC) IN SU |
| $1.1M | HUMAN CAPITAL RESOURCES AND CONCEPTS, INC Commodity Futures Trading Commission · PERSONNEL/PHYSICAL SECURITY |
| $968,816 | HUMAN CAPITAL RESOURCES AND CONCEPTS, INC Department of Defense · HR RECRUITING AND STAFFING SUPPORT SERVICES |
| $849,228 | COMP ENVIRONMENTAL, INC. Department of the Interior · CONSTRUCTION, REHAB WATER DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM AT LONG PINE KEY IN EVER |
| $790,431 | HUMAN CAPITAL RESOURCES AND CONCEPTS, INC Department of Defense · PEO-EIS VISITOR CONTROL ACCESS SERVICE |
| $785,652 | HUMAN CAPITAL RESOURCES AND CONCEPTS, INC Department of Defense · EXECUTIVE COACHING |
Source: USAspending.gov (U.S. Treasury) — federal awards only, not city budgets.
🌐 County-level context (Polk County)
County-level context — from BLS, IRS, FEMA, HUD, Census. These figures cover the whole county this city sits in, not just the city itself.
Net migration+18,556 people (+$590.5M net AGI · 2023)
Federal disasters (10 yr)17 ({"Hurricane": 18, "Fire": 7, "Freezing": 5, "Severe Storm": · last Fri Oct 11, 2024)
Traffic fatalities6 (1 pedestrian · 2024)
Business establishments13,992 (232,278 employees · 2023)
Fair Market Rent (2BR)$1,337/mo (1,010 assisted households · 2025)
Adults with low literacy26.6% (low numeracy 39% · 2017)
Sources: BLS LAUS, IRS SOI, FEMA, NHTSA FARS, Census CBP, HUD, NCES PIAAC
City profile
Everything below is drawn from this city’s own public record and primary-source government data. AI-written summaries are a finding aid, not a citable quote.
$139.5M
Annual budget
$110.5M
Debt outstanding
1,036
Permitted housing units
The money — in
source: Census gov-finance & state comptrollerBudget
Revenue$139.5M
Spending$126.6M
Revenue ran ahead of operating spending this year.
Debt load MODERATE
Outstanding debt$110.5M
Debt-to-revenue0.79×
Debt-load index57 / 100
A debt-load indicator (national percentile of debt, deficit & aid-reliance) — not a solvency verdict. Cross-checked against official state fiscal-stress scores where they exist.
Outcomes — economic mobility
source: Opportunity Atlas (Harvard) · research useFor kids who grew up here in low-income households, their adult household-income rank (0–1). The average hides a gap by race:
Research-only layer, shown here for context — not included in the CC BY 4.0 bulk download.
Where it’s happening
geocoded land-use decisions🗺 Interactive map
Every rezoning, development approval, and permit — explore the geocoded records in the research explorer.