Longwood, FL

City Commission

The Longwood City Commission will vote on several infrastructure and equipment purchase orders. The body will also consider updating the city's purchasing policy regarding legal services and vendor qualifications.

• Purchase order for $1,835,721.65 to CW Roberts Contracting, Inc. for FY 2026 and FY 2027 Paving Project
• Purchase order for $107,182.75 to Axon Enterprise Inc. for body-worn cameras and Taser 10 devices
• Purchase order for $88,300.91 to Huffman, Inc. dba NuWave Concrete for sidewalk and stormwater repairs
• Purchase order for $52,218.81 to United Sweeping, LLC for street sweeping services
• Resolution No. 26-1746 to update the City's purchasing policy

Police Officers and Firefighters Pension and Trust Fund

The Fire and Police Pension Board will review the quarterly investment report from June 30, 2026, and approve actual expenses for FY 2025-2026. The board will also discuss a cyber security policy and set the 2027 meeting schedule.

• Approval of FY 2025-2026 actual expenses
• Review of June 30, 2026 Quarterly Investment Report
• Discussion of Cyber Security Policy
• Proposed 2027 meeting dates: Feb 3, May 5, Aug 4, and Nov 3
• DRAGO Fund balance reported as $4,118,927.98

Land Planning Agency

City Commission

Parks & Recreation Advisory Board

Code Enforcement Hearing (Special Magistrate)

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Code Enforcement Hearing (Special Magistrate)

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Development Review Committee (DRC)

The Development Review Committee will meet to conduct a development review. The primary item for discussion is a conditional use permit for a property located at 150 W Jessup Avenue.

• CUP 02-26 (P26-01400) for 150 W Jessup Avenue

Code Enforcement Hearing (Special Magistrate)

The Special Magistrate will conduct public hearings regarding city code violations. The meeting includes reviews of specific property violations and reports on orders to impose liens.

• Public hearing for 1275 Bennett Dr. regarding business tax receipt violation
• Public hearing for 971 Alameda Dr. regarding backyard chickens violation
• Public hearing for 1022 Reams St. regarding trash, debris, and high grass/weeds
• Public hearing for 162 E Lake Ave. regarding lack of permit
• Orders to impose liens for properties at 310 Ferdinand Dr., 1061 Alameda Dr., 1184 Autumn Brook Cir., 401 Commerce Way, and 190 S Ronald Reagan Blvd.

City Commission

The City Commission will consider a loan for the East Longwood Phase III Septic to Sewer project and update rules for commissioner videoconferencing. The body is also reviewing several purchase orders for citywide services and infrastructure repairs.

• Resolution to apply for up to $5,177,713 loan for East Longwood Phase III Septic to Sewer project
• Purchase Order for $1,807,000 to WastePro for residential solid waste collection
• Purchase Orders totaling $541,085.72 to Rotolo Consultants, Inc. for mowing and landscape maintenance
• Purchase Order for $209,591.14 to Insight Public Sector, Inc. for 50 Panasonic Toughbook laptops
• Purchase Order for $183,051.07 to Atlantic Pipe Services, LLC for stormwater repairs in Longwood Groves Subdivision

Land Planning Agency

The Longwood Land Planning Agency has no business to consider for October 14, 2026, so no meeting will be held. The notice states the next regularly scheduled meeting is November 11, 2026. The remaining text is standard public-notice boilerplate about appeals, disability accommodations, and how to request the agenda packet.

• No meeting on October 14, 2026 — notice states there is no business before the LPA
• Next regularly scheduled meeting: November 11, 2026
• Meeting location listed as Longwood City Commission Chambers, 175 West Warren Avenue, Longwood, Florida
• ADA assistance contact: (407) 260-3466, at least 48 hours in advance
• Agenda packet requests: City Clerk's Office, (407) 260-3441 or clerk@longwoodfl.org

City Commission

The City Commission is holding a workshop to discuss the impact of Amendment 3. The meeting includes a period for public participation.

• Discussion on Amendment 3 impact

Parks & Recreation Advisory Board

The Parks and Recreation Advisory Board regular meeting scheduled for Tuesday, October 6, 2026 in the Longwood City Commission Chambers at 175 West Warren Avenue has been cancelled. No agenda items were decided or discussed. The notice states the regular meeting schedule will resume on Tuesday, November 17, 2026.

• October 6, 2026 regular meeting cancelled
• Next regular meeting scheduled for November 17, 2026
• Notice issued by Liane Cartagena, City Clerk, dated October 1, 2026

City Commission

The Longwood City Commission meets October 5, 2026, at 6:00 PM at 175 West Warren Avenue. The agenda includes a consent agenda of purchase orders and agreements, a public hearing on Ordinance No. 26-2294 updating commercial solid waste and recovered materials programs, and a resolution updating the City's Public Records Policy. Community announcements cover National Night Out, a downtown car show, and a free Movie in the Park.

• Consent agenda: $374,706.54 purchase order to Huffman, Inc. DBA NuWave Concrete for construction services in the Sleepy Hollow Subdivision
• $100,000 purchase order to Hydra Service(s) Inc. for pumps, parts, maintenance and repairs for City pumps and lift stations
• $100,000 purchase order to Ferguson Enterprises, LLC for water and sewer-related supplies
• $19,796.12 change order to Huffman Inc. DBA NuWave Concrete for Highland Ave Sidewalk Improvements (PO #26-01490)
• Public hearing: Ordinance No. 26-2294 modernizing the City's Commercial Solid Waste Franchise and Commercial Recovered Materials Registration Programs

The Commission adopted an ordinance to modernize commercial solid waste and recovered materials registration. They also updated the City's Public Records Policy and approved several infrastructure and technology purchase orders.

• Adopted Ordinance No. 26-2294 modernizing Commercial Solid Waste Franchise and Commercial Recovered Materials Registration Programs (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution No. 26-1742 updating Public Records Policy and Procedure (unanimous)
• Approved $374,706.54 purchase order to Huffman, Inc. DBA NuWave Concrete for Sleepy Hollow Subdivision construction (unanimous)
• Approved $100,000 purchase order to Hydra Service(s) Inc. for pump maintenance and repairs (unanimous)
• Approved $100,000 purchase order to Ferguson Enterprises, LLC for water and sewer supplies (unanimous)
• Approved $135,524.73 purchase order to CDWG for Cisco Meraki equipment refresh (unanimous)
• Approved $63,225.43 purchase order to MCCI, LLC for Laserfiche upgrade (unanimous)
• Nominated Longwood Historic Society's Inside-Outside House for Q4 2026 Beautification Award (unanimous)

Code Enforcement Hearing (Special Magistrate)

The Longwood Special Magistrate will hold public hearings on code enforcement cases for five properties, addressing violations such as trash and debris, high grass/weeds, inoperable vehicles, and property standards. The meeting includes standard procedural items like call to order, approval of minutes, and swearing in of witnesses.

• 1022 Reams St: trash/debris and inoperable vehicle violations
• 159 Sheridan Ave: trash/debris, high grass/weeds, boat/trailer/RV parking
• 998 2nd Pl: outdoor storage, property standards, nuisance, private use of right-of-way
• 465 & 475 S Ronald Reagan Blvd: property standards, trash/debris, high grass/weeds, unsafe fence

The Longwood Code Enforcement Special Magistrate reviewed multiple property violation cases, ordering compliance and administrative costs for properties on Sheridan Ave and 2nd Pl. Cases for properties on Reams St and S Ronald Reagan Blvd were postponed to the October 22, 2026 hearing. Additionally, a request to waive administrative costs for 764 E. Church Ave was tabled for proper public noticing.

• Postponed case CE26-00154 (1022 Reams St.) to October 22, 2026
• Ordered Thomas J Griffin Rev Trust (159 Sheridan Ave.) to correct code violations, pay $99.11 in administrative costs, and face $50 per day fines per violation if not compliant within 5 days
• Ordered Michael & Patricia Taylor (998 2nd Pl.) to correct code violations, pay $92.32 in administrative costs, and face $50 per day fines per violation if not compliant within 30 days
• Postponed cases CE26-00115 & CE26-00116 (465 & 475 S Ronald Reagan Blvd.)
• Tabled Amit Vora's request (764 E. Church Ave.) to waive $61.61 in administrative costs until properly noticed for the October 22, 2026 hearing

City Commission

The Longwood City Commission will hold public hearings to adopt the tentative property tax rate and the fiscal year 2026-27 budget, along with a five-year capital improvement program. The agenda also includes several ordinances, resolutions, and consent items, including a change order for generator monitoring and a software agreement. A second public hearing is scheduled for October 5, 2026, on a commercial solid waste franchise modernization ordinance.

• Ordinance 26-2289: tentative ad valorem tax rate for FY 2026-27
• Ordinance 26-2290: tentative FY 2026-27 budget
• Resolution 26-1734: Five-Year Capital Improvement Program (FY 2027-2031)
• Change Order to Gen Serve LLC: $30,675.00 for generator monitoring, total $158,590.00
• Ordinance 26-2294: first reading to modernize Commercial Solid Waste Franchise and Registration Programs

The Longwood City Commission approved tentative ad valorem tax rates and the fiscal year 2027 budget, alongside several ordinances covering garage sales, communications facilities, and capital improvements. Commissioners also appointed Alexandria Montanez to the Parks & Recreation Advisory Board and approved agreements for enterprise software and utility monitoring changes.

• Approved Ordinance No. 26-2289 for tentative ad valorem tax rate of 5.5000 per $1,000 (unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance No. 26-2290 for tentative FY 2026/2027 budget and revenues of $80,029,499 (unanimous)
• Appointed Alexandria Montanez to the District #4 At Large Seat on the Parks & Recreation Advisory Board (unanimous)
• Approved Consent Agenda items 10A, 10B, 10C, and 10E including a $30,675.00 generator monitoring change order (unanimous)
• Approved BS&A Enterprise Resource Planning and Accounting Software agreement as Item 10D (unanimous)
• Adopted amended Ordinance No. 26-2292 allowing four garage sales per year without permits, limited to 48 hours each (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution No. 26-1739 for a Stormwater Master Plan sub-recipient award and grant agreement (unanimous)
• Approved first reading of Ordinance No. 26-2294 regarding Commercial Solid Waste Franchise and set Oct. 5 hearing (unanimous)

Code Enforcement Hearing (Special Magistrate)

The Special Magistrate found four entities in violation of business tax receipt requirements. Decisions included orders to obtain valid receipts, payment of administrative costs, and a structured fine payment plan for one respondent.

• Ordered Freyd Holdings LLC to obtain a business tax receipt, pay $65.20 in costs, and face $50 daily fines for non-compliance
• Ordered Goldwing Holdings LLC to obtain a business tax receipt, pay $65.20 in costs, and face $50 daily fines for non-compliance
• Approved $18,700 fine payment plan for SOKU LLC plus $65.20 in administrative costs
• Ordered Gators Dockside Real Estate LLC to pay $71.98 in administrative costs after achieving compliance
• Postponed hearing for WB Longwood Owner LLC
• Removed cases for Phylchris LLC and Ashley Holdings LLC due to compliance
• Approved minutes from July 23, 2026, meeting

City Commission

The Longwood City Commission will hold a regular meeting on September 10, 2026, with several public hearings scheduled for September 21 to decide tentative tax rates, adopt the fiscal year 2026-27 budget, and update city ordinances. The meeting also includes routine items such as approval of prior meeting minutes, monthly expenditures, and a $69,722 engineering contract.

• First reading of Ordinance 26-2289 setting tentative ad valorem tax rate for FY 2026-27
• First reading of Ordinance 26-2290 adopting tentative revenues and expenditures for FY 2026-27 budget
• Approval of $69,722 purchase order to Civil/Site Engineering, Inc. for Citywide Paving 2026 Project
• First reading of Ordinance 26-2291 extending non-exclusive franchises for commercial solid waste collection by 12 months
• First reading of Ordinance 26-2292 updating garage sale permit rules in Longwood City Code Chapter 66

The Commission unanimously rejected a resolution to establish a solid waste assessment via property tax bills following significant resident opposition. The board also approved first readings for the 2026-2027 millage rate and city budget.

• Rejected Resolution No. 26-1738 to establish a Solid Waste Assessment (Unanimous)
• Approved first reading of Ordinance No. 26-2289 for FY 2026/2027 millage rate of 5.5000 (Unanimous)
• Approved first reading of Ordinance No. 26-2290 for FY 2026/2027 budget (Unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution No. 26-1735 creating the 2026 Wastewater Assessment Area (Unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution No. 26-1736 for 2026 non-ad valorem assessment rolls (Unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution No. 26-1737 to amend FY 2025/2026 budget for capital equipment (Unanimous)
• Approved $69,722.08 purchase order to Civil/Site Engineering, Inc. for paving inspection (Unanimous)
• Approved first readings for commercial waste franchise extension, garage sale permits, and communications facilities ordinances (Unanimous)

Land Planning Agency

The Longwood Land Planning Agency has cancelled its September 9, 2026 meeting because there is no business to bring before it. The next regularly scheduled meeting will be held on October 14, 2026. This notice is procedural only and contains no items for discussion or decision.

• Meeting cancelled due to no business
• Next meeting scheduled for October 14, 2026

General

The Longwood City Commission is holding a community Q&A forum to discuss the proposed solid waste assessment. This is a discussion item, not a final decision. Residents are invited to attend and learn about the assessment.

• Community Q&A forum on proposed solid waste assessment

The City of Longwood held a community Q&A meeting to discuss a proposed non-ad valorem solid waste assessment that would move the charge from monthly utility bills to the annual property tax bill. No formal action was taken; the City Commission will consider the assessment at a public hearing on September 10, 2026. Staff presented two plans: a preliminary plan with a 60-day reserve and an alternative plan with lower rates. Many residents opposed the change, preferring continued monthly billing.

• No formal action taken at Q&A meeting
• City Commission to consider assessment at September 10, 2026 public hearing
• Staff recommended alternative plan with lower assessment rates
• Preliminary FY 2027 assessment: $433.86 curbside, $612.70 side-yard per dwelling unit
• Alternative FY 2027 assessment: $372.34 curbside, $525.82 side-yard per dwelling unit
• Continued monthly billing remains an option

Parks & Recreation Advisory Board

The Longwood Parks & Recreation Advisory Board is meeting to approve minutes from August 4, 2026, and discuss board promotion projects and National Night Out. The agenda includes public input, board member reports, and a staff report. No major policy decisions or financial items are listed.

• Approve minutes from August 4, 2026 meeting
• Discussion of board promotion projects
• Discussion of National Night Out

Code Enforcement Hearing (Special Magistrate)

The Code Enforcement Hearing scheduled for August 27, 2026 has been cancelled. The next Business Tax Code Enforcement Hearing is rescheduled for Wednesday, September 16, 2026, and the Regular Code Enforcement Hearing is rescheduled for Thursday, September 24, 2026, both at 9:00 a.m. in City Commission Chambers.

• August 27, 2026 Code Enforcement Hearing cancelled
• Business Tax Code Enforcement Hearing rescheduled to September 16, 2026
• Regular Code Enforcement Hearing rescheduled to September 24, 2026
• Both hearings at 9:00 a.m. in City Commission Chambers
• Interested parties may appear and be heard; hearings may be continued

City Commission

The Longwood City Commission will consider adopting an ordinance amending the City Code for Special Service Fees, approve a collective bargaining agreement with Teamsters' Union Local 385, and approve a $51,613 purchase order for a water supply plan update. The agenda also includes proclamations, board appointments, and public input.

• Ordinance No. 26-2288 amending City Code for Special Service Fees
• Collective Bargaining Agreement with Teamsters' Union Local 385
• Purchase order of $51,613 to CPH Consulting for 10-Year Water Supply Facilities Work Plan
• Key to the City Award to Gerald 'Jerry' Edward Steward
• Proclamation of National Senior Citizen's Day on August 21, 2026

The City Commission adopted Ordinance No. 26-2288 regarding special service fees and approved the consent agenda, which included a collective bargaining agreement and a water supply facilities work plan update. Commissioners also selected a new design for the Beautification Award sign and provided direction to staff to draft an ordinance removing garage sale permit requirements. Additionally, the City announced a public forum regarding solid waste assessments scheduled for September 3, 2026.

• Adopted Ordinance No. 26-2288 regarding special service fees (4-0)
• Approved August 3, 2026, meeting minutes (4-0)
• Approved July 2026 monthly expenditures (4-0)
• Approved June 2026 monthly financial report (4-0)
• Approved Teamsters' Union Local 385 collective bargaining agreement (4-0)
• Approved $51,613 contract for water supply facilities work plan (4-0)
• Selected Reiter Park design for Beautification Award sign (4-0)
• Nominated Pixies Magical Corner Patisserie as Business Person of the Month (4-0)

Land Planning Agency

The Longwood Land Planning Agency has no items to consider at its August 12, 2026 meeting, so the meeting is cancelled. The next regularly scheduled meeting will be held on September 9, 2026.

• Meeting cancelled due to no business before the LPA
• Next regular meeting: September 9, 2026

Police Officers and Firefighters Pension and Trust Fund

The City of Longwood Fire and Police Pension Board will meet to review investment reports and expense data. The board is scheduled to decide on the approval of the FY 2026-27 board budget.

• Approval of FY 2026-27 Board Budget
• Review of Quarterly Investment Report for March 31, 2026
• Approval of Expense Report
• Discussion of DRAGO Fund Balance

Parks & Recreation Advisory Board

The agenda consists of procedural boilerplate. The board will review minutes from the July 7, 2026, meeting and receive reports from board members and staff.

• Approval of July 7, 2026, meeting minutes

The Parks and Recreation Advisory Board approved the July 7, 2026 meeting minutes unanimously. Staff reported that the proposed FY 2026-2027 budget includes reductions to Board Promotions and elimination of funding for Juneteenth Celebration and Dogtoberfest due to budget constraints, to be considered by the City Commission in September. No other formal decisions were made.

• Approved July 7, 2026 meeting minutes (unanimous voice vote)

City Commission

The Longwood City Commission will vote on several fee updates, including fire safety and cemetery charges. The body will also discuss development on the northern border and an annexation application for the Meadowlands subdivision.

• Purchase order for $253,515.73 to Huffman Inc. DBA NuWave Concrete for sidewalk upgrades and concrete repair
• Ordinance No. 26-2286 and Resolution No. 26-1727 regarding fire safety inspection and lift assist fees
• Proposed creation of 2026 Wastewater and Solid Waste Assessments
• Temporary Use Permit 12-26 for a medical trailer at 450 West State Road 434
• Resolution No. 26-1729 updating the Longwood Memorial Gardens Cemetery fee schedule

The Longwood City Commission approved several items, including a resolution to move residential solid waste billing to property tax bills (3-2), and voted to bring forward a resolution to revise or rescind a 2023 policy that would have forced denial of a 52-acre annexation application (3-2). The commission also approved a 4% raise for the City Clerk, waived her annual evaluation, and approved a $253,515.73 sidewalk repair contract. All other agenda items were approved unanimously.

• Adopted Resolution 26-1733 to create 2026 Solid Waste Assessment (3-2)
• Moved to bring forward resolution to revise/rescind Resolution 23-1624 (3-2)
• Approved 4% salary increase for City Clerk (unanimous)
• Waived City Clerk's annual performance evaluation (unanimous)
• Approved $253,515.73 sidewalk repair contract to NuWave Concrete (unanimous)
• Adopted Ordinance 26-2286 for fire safety inspection and lift assist fees (unanimous)
• Adopted Ordinance 26-2287 Master Service Assessment Ordinance (unanimous)
• Approved School Resource Officer Agreement with Seminole County (unanimous)

Code Enforcement Hearing (Special Magistrate)

The Longwood City Commission will hold a Code Enforcement Hearing on July 23, 2026. The special magistrate will explain the proceedings, witnesses will be sworn in, and the commission will hear public cases involving code violations at five addresses. Violations include lack of permits, swimming‑pool fence issues, high grass, unsafe fences, outdoor storage, and illegal boat/trailer parking. The hearing may result in orders or penalties based on the findings.

• CE26-00143 – Estrella Brito Juan B & Cuevas Estrella Elisury J, 890 Georgia Ave – violation: No permit (LDC Article X Section 10.1.0).
• CE26-00158 – John E. Strongman, 219 Sheridan Ave – violations: swimming‑pool fence, high grass & weeds, unsafe fence, Florida Building Code violations.
• CE26-00128 – Trad Realty LLC, 323 N Ronald Reagan Blvd – violations: No permit, fence installation standards, outdoor storage, storage of inoperable vehicle.
• CE26-00172 – Jains ATM LLC, 764 E Church Ave – violation: Boat/trailer/RV parking (CC Chapter 86 Section 86-83).
• CE26-00092 – Robert M. Largent, 100 Slade Dr – violations: outdoor storage, nuisance, trash & debris, construction permits required.

The Special Magistrate heard five code enforcement cases, issuing compliance orders with fines for unpermitted structures, an inoperable vehicle, and RV parking violations. One case was postponed. Administrative costs were assessed, and daily fines will accrue if violations are not corrected by set deadlines.

• Ordered compliance for unpermitted accessory dwelling at 890 Georgia Ave., with $50/day fine after 90 days
• Postponed case CE26-00158 for 219 Sheridan Ave.
• Ordered fence permit or removal and pergola removal at 323 N Ronald Reagan Blvd., with $25/day fine after 30 days
• Ordered removal of one RV and proper storage at 764 E Church Ave., with fine after 10 days
• Ordered shed permit/removal and cleanup at 100 Slade Dr., with $25/day fine after 30 days

City Commission

The Longwood City Commission will vote on a $127,915 purchase order to GenServe, Inc. for an emergency generator replacement at City Hall. It will also set the tentative millage rate for the 2026‑2027 fiscal year and adopt several ordinance amendments. Additional items include a $16,000 increase to a street‑sweeping contract and a $23,730 recreation‑impact fee project for a staff office restroom.

• Approve $127,915 purchase order to GenServe, Inc. for City Hall emergency generator replacement
• Approve $16,000 increase to Purchase Order No. 26-00240 with United Sweeping, LLC for citywide street sweeping services
• Approve construction of a toilet and sink at the Candyland staff office using $23,730 recreation impact fees
• Adopt Ordinance No. 26-2285 amending Chapter 26 – Cemetery of the Longwood City Code of Ordinances
• Set tentative millage rate for the 2026‑2027 fiscal year beginning October 1, 2026

The City Commission approved a tentative millage rate for the 2026-2027 fiscal year and authorized funding for a new emergency generator at City Hall. The Commission also advanced a Master Service Assessment Ordinance to create a legal framework for future special assessments, including solid waste.

• Approved tentative millage rate of 5.500 for FY 2026-2027 (unanimous)
• Approved $127,915.00 purchase order to GenServe, Inc. for City Hall emergency generator (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution No. 26-1728 to fund City Hall Emergency Generator Replacement Project (unanimous)
• Approved first reading of Ordinance No. 26-2287 (Master Service Assessment Ordinance) (unanimous)
• Approved first reading of Ordinance No. 26-2286 for fire safety inspection and lift assist fees (unanimous)
• Adopted Ordinance No. 26-2285 amending Chapter 26 - Cemetery (unanimous)
• Approved $16,000.00 increase to United Sweeping, LLC for street sweeping (4-1)
• Approved $23,730.00 for toilet and sink construction at Candyland staff office (unanimous)

City Commission

The City Commission will hold a work session to review and discuss the proposed budget for fiscal year 2026-2027. This meeting is scheduled for July 15, 2026, at 10:00 AM.

• Review and discussion of the proposed budget for Fiscal Year 2026-2027

The Commission held a work session to review the proposed budget, which maintains a 5.5000 millage rate. Several funding adjustments were made to commissioner allocations and event budgets, and staff were directed to explore new financing and billing options.

• Reduced annual Commissioner discretionary project allocation from $10,000 to $5,000
• Directed staff to restore funding for Fourth of July fireworks display
• Directed staff to explore transitioning the City's CERT program to the Seminole County model
• Directed staff to pursue a lower-cost preservation alternative for the Lewis House project
• Directed staff to evaluate Waste Pro billing alternatives, including direct customer billing
• Directed staff to continue evaluating financing options for the CIP, including a potential $1.7M loan
• Directed staff to evaluate refinancing remaining general obligation loans

Collective Bargaining

The Longwood City Commission will hold a closed executive session to discuss collective bargaining with the Teamsters Local Union No. 385 for the Longwood Police Department. The session is exempt from Florida's open meetings law and is expected to last one hour. No public comment or action will be taken during this meeting.

• Closed session with management's labor team and Police Chief David Dowda for Teamsters Local 385 police negotiations

Land Planning Agency

The Longwood Land Planning Agency has no items to consider at this meeting. Therefore, the July 8, 2026 meeting is cancelled. The next regularly scheduled meeting is August 12, 2026.

Parks & Recreation Advisory Board

This meeting of the Longwood Parks & Recreation Advisory Board is largely procedural. The only action item is approval of the minutes from the June 2, 2026 meeting. Board members will also provide reports and receive a staff update.

• Approve minutes from the June 2, 2026 meeting

The board approved the minutes from the June 2, 2026, meeting. Members and staff discussed event updates, sponsorship revenue, and ongoing park maintenance projects. No other substantive actions were taken.

• Approved June 2, 2026, meeting minutes (unanimous voice vote)

City Commission

The Longwood City Commission regular meeting scheduled for July 6, 2026 has been cancelled. The regular meeting schedule will resume on Monday, July 20, 2026.

• Regular meeting of July 6, 2026 cancelled

Code Enforcement Hearing (Special Magistrate)

The Special Magistrate will hold public hearings on six code violations at properties including 401 Commerce Way, 905 E SR 434, 165 N US Hwy 17-92, 700 N US Hwy 17-92, 130 E SR 434, and 1184 Autumn Brook Cir. Violations include no permit, sign maintenance, storage in parking spaces, outdoor storage, clothing box, and property standards. Old business includes an order to impose a lien at 817 Longdale Ave and an adjustment of lien at 1016 Savage Ct.

• Public hearing for CE26-00122: 401 Commerce Way LLC – no permit violation
• Public hearing for CE26-00104: ACME Comics – sign maintenance at 905 E SR 434
• Public hearing for CE26-00050: Park Plaza Two LLC – sign maintenance at 165 N US Hwy 17-92
• Public hearing for CE26-00053: Poster Plaza LLC – storage violations at 700 N US Hwy 17-92
• Old business: Order to impose lien on Richard & Laura Sampson at 817 Longdale Ave

The Special Magistrate heard four code enforcement cases and issued orders requiring compliance, with daily fines for continued violations. Two cases were withdrawn due to compliance, and one lien reduction was conditionally approved. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Violation CE26-00122 (401 Commerce Way LLC): no permit for site work; order to obtain permit, $61.61 admin cost, $50/day fine after 15 days
• Violation CE26-00104 (Acme Comics Cards & Collectibles): sign maintenance; order to repair sign and foundation, $80.42 admin cost, $50/day fine after 15 days
• Violation CE26-00050 (Park Plaza Two LLC): withdrawn due to compliance
• Violation CE26-00053 (Poster Plaza LLC): outdoor storage in parking spaces; order to remove trailers, $105.50 admin cost, $75/day fine after 10 days
• Violation CE26-00073 (130 E SR 434): withdrawn due to compliance
• Violation CE26-00019 (1184 Autumn Brook Cir): multiple property violations; order to remove/replace fence and mow yard, $113.25 admin cost, $50/day per violation after 10 days
• CE25-00199 (Sampson, Richard & Laua): lien order postponed
• CE22-00303 (Rachels Canal Co LLC): lien reduced to $1,000 if paid by June 30, 2026, otherwise reinstated to $3,500

City Commission

The Longwood City Commission holds a work session to discuss funding strategies for the upcoming FY2026-2027 budget. No votes or decisions are scheduled; the meeting is solely for discussion.

• Discussion of funding strategies for the FY2026-2027 budget

The Commission held a budget workshop and gave staff direction to temporarily draw down fund reserves to about 15.8% to maintain operations, falling short of the 17% policy target. Staff was also directed to evaluate loan options for $1.8 million in unfunded capital projects and to develop potential fee or assessment increases, including a fire assessment. No formal motions or votes were taken. The Commission also reached a consensus to abandon the Lewis House relocation to Reiter Park and directed staff to evaluate relocating it to Magnolia Park instead.

• Directed staff to draw down fund reserves to approximately 15.8% to maintain operations, below the 17% policy target.
• Directed staff to evaluate loan options for funding $1.8 million in unfunded capital improvement projects.
• Directed each department to identify potential fee or assessment increases, including a fire assessment.
• Consensus to abandon the Lewis House relocation to Reiter Park due to high costs.
• Directed staff to evaluate feasibility and total cost of relocating and reconstructing the Lewis House at Magnolia Park.
• Directed staff to bring back information on a commemorative gazebo option using salvaged materials.

City Commission

The City Commission will review several ordinances regarding water and wastewater utility rates and cemetery code amendments. The meeting also includes discussions on building permit fees, community development application fees, and mid-year budget adjustments.

• Ordinance No. 26-2282: Revising water and wastewater utility rates and fees
• Ordinance No. 26-2285: Amending Chapter 26 - Cemetery of the City Code
• Resolution No. 26-1722: Authorizing a Drinking Water State Revolving Fund loan application
• Resolution No. 26-1723: Approving rate adjustments for Candyland ballfields and Longwood Community Building
• Resolution No. 26-1724: Updating the fee schedule for building permits

The City Commission postponed a vote on revising water and wastewater utility rates to allow for further financial evaluation and public feedback. The Commission also accepted a $15,000 AARP grant for ADA and pedestrian safety improvements.

• Tabled Ordinance No. 26-2282 regarding water and wastewater utility rate increases (4-0)
• Approved $15,000 AARP Community Challenge Grant for ADA and pedestrian improvements (4-0)
• Approved May 18, 2026, meeting minutes (4-0)
• Approved May 2026 monthly expenditures (4-0)
• Accepted FY 2024-2025 Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (4-0)
• Approved engineering services agreements with Kimley-Horn and Associates, Inc. and Bentley Group Inc. (4-0)
• Approved mowing and landscaping contract with Rotolo Consultants, Inc. (4-0)
• Approved transfer of treasury services to Seacoast Bank (4-0)