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Haines CityFL averageUS Census ACS
Population
31,156
Per-capita income
$28,150
Median home value
$250,700
Bachelor's or higher
20%
Typical home value $292,902 -2.9% yr/yr · +14.7% 5-yr
Home-value trend 2000–2026 (Zillow ZHVI)
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Housing units permitted — US Census Building Permits Survey
20251,453 housing units ($430.0M)

Recent meetings

Thu Oct 22, 2026 · 1:30 PM

Code Compliance

Haines City Code Compliance meeting to review 22 property violation cases

The Code Compliance body is reviewing various property violations including weeds, sanitation, and illegal structures. The meeting includes updates on cases where violations have been corrected and others that still exist.

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AGENDA CITY OF HAINES CITY, FLORIDA CODE COMPLIANCE MEETING Thursday, October 22, 2026 1 :30 P . m . - 4 :00 P . m . City Hall Commission Chambers 620 E. Main Street, Haines City, FL 33844 Phone: 863-421-9921 Web: hainescityfl.gov NOTICE – Pursuant to Section 286.0105 of the Florida Statutes, if any person decides to appeal any decision made by the City Commission with respect to any matter considered at this public meeting, such person will need a record of the proceedings and for such purpose, such person may need to ensure that a verbatim record of the proceedings is made, including the testimony and evidence upon which the appeal is to be based. For special accommodations, please notify the City Clerk’s Office at least 72 hours in advance. Help for the hearing impaired is available through the Assistive Listening System.  Receivers can be obtained from the City Clerk’s Office. In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), persons with a disability, such as a vision, hearing or speech impairment, or persons needing other types of assistance, and who wish to attend City Commission meetings or any other board or committee meeting may contact the City Clerk’s Office in writing, or may call 863-421-9921 for information regarding available aids and services. 1. CALL TO ORDER   2. SWEARING IN OF PERSONS TO TESTIFY   3. NEW BUSINESS   3.1 Inspector David Jimenez Case 40778   1. Cas …
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Thu Oct 22, 2026 · 9:00 AM

Code Compliance

Haines City Code Compliance meeting to review property violations and fines

The Code Compliance body is reviewing multiple cases of city code violations, including weeds, sanitation, and water restrictions. The meeting includes the certification of citations and fines, as well as a request for a lien reduction.

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AGENDA CITY OF HAINES CITY, FLORIDA CODE COMPLIANCE MEETING Thursday, October 22, 2026 9 :00 A . m . - 12 :00 P . m . City Hall Commission Chambers 620 E. Main Street, Haines City, FL 33844 Phone: 863-421-9921 Web: hainescityfl.gov NOTICE – Pursuant to Section 286.0105 of the Florida Statutes, if any person decides to appeal any decision made by the City Commission with respect to any matter considered at this public meeting, such person will need a record of the proceedings and for such purpose, such person may need to ensure that a verbatim record of the proceedings is made, including the testimony and evidence upon which the appeal is to be based. For special accommodations, please notify the City Clerk’s Office at least 72 hours in advance. Help for the hearing impaired is available through the Assistive Listening System.  Receivers can be obtained from the City Clerk’s Office. In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), persons with a disability, such as a vision, hearing or speech impairment, or persons needing other types of assistance, and who wish to attend City Commission meetings or any other board or committee meeting may contact the City Clerk’s Office in writing, or may call 863-421-9921 for information regarding available aids and services. 1. CALL TO ORDER   2. SWEARING IN OF PERSONS TO TESTIFY   3. NEW BUSINESS   3.1 Inspector David Jimenez Case 40846   1. Ca …
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Wed Oct 21, 2026 · 9:00 AM

Red Light Camera

Haines City to hear red light camera cases

The City Commission is meeting to hear specific red light camera cases. The session includes the swearing in of persons to testify and the approval of minutes.

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AGENDA CITY OF HAINES CITY, FLORIDA RED LIGHT CAMERA MEETING Wednesday, October 21, 2026 9 :00 A . m . - 12 :00 P . m . City Hall Commission Chambers 620 E. Main Street, Haines City, FL 33844 Phone: 863-421-9921 Web: hainescity.com NOTICE – Pursuant to Section 286.0105 of the Florida Statutes, if any person decides to appeal any decision made by the City Commission with respect to any matter considered at this public meeting, such person will need a record of the proceedings and for such purpose, such person may need to ensure that a verbatim record of the proceedings is made, including the testimony and evidence upon which the appeal is to be based. For special accommodations, please notify the City Clerk’s Office at least 72 hours in advance. Help for the hearing impaired is available through the Assistive Listening System.  Receivers can be obtained from the City Clerk’s Office. In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), persons with a disability, such as a vision, hearing or speech impairment, or persons needing other types of assistance, and who wish to attend City Commission meetings or any other board or committee meeting may contact the City Clerk’s Office in writing, or may call 863-421-9921 for information regarding available aids and services. 1. CALL TO ORDER   2. SWEARING IN OF PERSONS TO TESTIFY   3. CASES   3.1 Notice Number 3032600072730   1. Notice Number 30 …
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Thu Oct 15, 2026 · 7:00 PM

City Commission Meeting

Haines City Commission to discuss city attorney selection and code review committee

The City Commission will discuss the selection of a City Attorney and consider an ordinance to establish a Code Review Committee. The body is also deciding on police vehicle purchases and a road closure for the annual Christmas parade.

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AGENDA CITY OF HAINES CITY, FLORIDA CITY COMMISSION MEETING Thursday, October 15, 2026 at 7 :00 P . m . - 8 :00 P . m . City Hall Commission Chambers 620 E. Main Street, Haines City, FL 33844 Phone: 863-421-9921 Web: hainescity.com NOTICE – Pursuant to Section 286.0105 of the Florida Statutes, if any person decides to appeal any decision made by the City Commission with respect to any matter considered at this public meeting, such person will need a record of the proceedings and for such purpose, such person may need to ensure that a verbatim record of the proceedings is made, including the testimony and evidence upon which the appeal is to be based. For special accommodations, please notify the City Clerk’s Office at least 72 hours in advance. Help for the hearing impaired is available through the Assistive Listening System.  Receivers can be obtained from the City Clerk’s Office. In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), persons with a disability, such as a vision, hearing or speech impairment, or persons needing other types of assistance, and who wish to attend City Commission meetings or any other board or committee meeting may contact the City Clerk’s Office in writing, or may call 863-421-9921 for information regarding available aids and services. 1. CALL TO ORDER   2. INVOCATION   3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE   4. PRESENTATIONS AND PROCLAMATIONS   4.a World Polio Day …
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Wed Oct 14, 2026 · 9:00 AM

Code Compliance

Code Compliance board to review 10 short-term rental registration violations

The Code Compliance board will hear 10 cases regarding violations of LDR SEC. 12-128 (a) for short-term rental registration. All listed cases indicate that violations still exist as of the meeting date.

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AGENDA CITY OF HAINES CITY, FLORIDA CODE COMPLIANCE MEETING Wednesday, October 14, 2026 9 :00 A . m . - 12 :00 P . m . City Hall Commission Chambers 620 E. Main Street, Haines City, FL 33844 Phone: 863-421-9921 Web: hainescityfl.gov NOTICE – Pursuant to Section 286.0105 of the Florida Statutes, if any person decides to appeal any decision made by the City Commission with respect to any matter considered at this public meeting, such person will need a record of the proceedings and for such purpose, such person may need to ensure that a verbatim record of the proceedings is made, including the testimony and evidence upon which the appeal is to be based. For special accommodations, please notify the City Clerk’s Office at least 72 hours in advance. Help for the hearing impaired is available through the Assistive Listening System.  Receivers can be obtained from the City Clerk’s Office. In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), persons with a disability, such as a vision, hearing or speech impairment, or persons needing other types of assistance, and who wish to attend City Commission meetings or any other board or committee meeting may contact the City Clerk’s Office in writing, or may call 863-421-9921 for information regarding available aids and services. 1. CALL TO ORDER   2. SWEARING IN OF PERSONS TO TESTIFY   3. NEW BUSINESS   3.1 Inspector Asif Azeez Case 41002   1. Case …
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Wed Oct 14, 2026 · 1:30 PM

Code Compliance

Code Compliance board to review 13 short-term rental registration violations

The Code Compliance board will discuss 13 separate cases involving failures to register short-term rentals. Each case lists violations of LDR SEC. 12-128 (a) that are reported as still existing.

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AGENDA CITY OF HAINES CITY, FLORIDA CODE COMPLIANCE MEETING Wednesday, October 14, 2026 1 :30 P . m . - 4 :00 P . m . City Hall Commission Chambers 620 E. Main Street, Haines City, FL 33844 Phone: 863-421-9921 Web: hainescityfl.gov NOTICE – Pursuant to Section 286.0105 of the Florida Statutes, if any person decides to appeal any decision made by the City Commission with respect to any matter considered at this public meeting, such person will need a record of the proceedings and for such purpose, such person may need to ensure that a verbatim record of the proceedings is made, including the testimony and evidence upon which the appeal is to be based. For special accommodations, please notify the City Clerk’s Office at least 72 hours in advance. Help for the hearing impaired is available through the Assistive Listening System.  Receivers can be obtained from the City Clerk’s Office. In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), persons with a disability, such as a vision, hearing or speech impairment, or persons needing other types of assistance, and who wish to attend City Commission meetings or any other board or committee meeting may contact the City Clerk’s Office in writing, or may call 863-421-9921 for information regarding available aids and services. 1. CALL TO ORDER   2. SWEARING IN OF PERSONS TO TESTIFY   3. NEW BUSINESS   3.1 Inspector Asif Azeez Case 41041   1. Case …
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Mon Oct 12, 2026 · 4:00 PM

Planning Commission

Planning Commission to review land use and zoning changes for Direct Countertops

The Planning Commission will consider two requests regarding a 0.43-acre property at 32879 US Highway 27. Staff recommends approving a land use amendment and a zoning map amendment for the site known as Direct Countertops.

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AGENDA CITY OF HAINES CITY, FLORIDA PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING Monday, October 12, 2026 at 4 :00 P . m . - 5 :00 P . m . City Hall Commission Chambers 620 E. Main Street, Haines City, FL 33844 Phone: 863-421-9921 Web: hainescity.com NOTICE – Pursuant to Section 286.0105 of the Florida Statutes, if any person decides to appeal any decision made by the City Commission with respect to any matter considered at this public meeting, such person will need a record of the proceedings and for such purpose, such person may need to ensure that a verbatim record of the proceedings is made, including the testimony and evidence upon which the appeal is to be based. For special accommodations, please notify the City Clerk’s Office at least 72 hours in advance. Help for the hearing impaired is available through the Assistive Listening System.  Receivers can be obtained from the City Clerk’s Office. In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), persons with a disability, such as a vision, hearing or speech impairment, or persons needing other types of assistance, and who wish to attend City Commission meetings or any other board or committee meeting may contact the City Clerk’s Office in writing, or may call 863-421-9921 for information regarding available aids and services. 1. CALL TO ORDER   2. INVOCATION   3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE   4. MINUTES TO ACCEPT   1. Post-Meeting Minutes - Planning_Jul13_20 …
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Thu Oct 1, 2026 · 7:00 PM

City Commission Meeting

Haines City Commission to vote on land development rules and travel policy

The Haines City Commission meets Thursday, October 01, 2026, at 7:00 p.m. at City Hall, 620 E. Main Street. The commission will hold second readings on Ordinance No. 26-2150, amending the Land Development Regulations, and Ordinance No. 26-2159, amending the Travel and Per Diem Policy for elected officials and employees. Other items include a consent agenda covering technology surplus, two Parks & Recreation vehicle purchases, cemetery deeds, and an interim city attorney agreement, plus new business on a sodium hypochlorite piggyback agreement and City Attorney selection.

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AGENDA CITY OF HAINES CITY, FLORIDA CITY COMMISSION MEETING Thursday, October 01, 2026 at 7 :00 P . m . - 8 :00 P . m . City Hall Commission Chambers 620 E. Main Street, Haines City, FL 33844 Phone: 863-421-9921 Web: hainescity.com NOTICE – Pursuant to Section 286.0105 of the Florida Statutes, if any person decides to appeal any decision made by the City Commission with respect to any matter considered at this public meeting, such person will need a record of the proceedings and for such purpose, such person may need to ensure that a verbatim record of the proceedings is made, including the testimony and evidence upon which the appeal is to be based. For special accommodations, please notify the City Clerk’s Office at least 72 hours in advance. Help for the hearing impaired is available through the Assistive Listening System.  Receivers can be obtained from the City Clerk’s Office. In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), persons with a disability, such as a vision, hearing or speech impairment, or persons needing other types of assistance, and who wish to attend City Commission meetings or any other board or committee meeting may contact the City Clerk’s Office in writing, or may call 863-421-9921 for information regarding available aids and services. 1. CALL TO ORDER   2. INVOCATION   3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE   4. PRESENTATIONS AND PROCLAMATIONS   4.a 216th Anniversary of Mexi …
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Thu Oct 1, 2026 · 4:00 PM

City Commission Workshop

Haines City workshop to discuss parking on vacant lots and land development rules

The Haines City City Commission holds a workshop on Thursday, October 01, 2026, from 4:00 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. at City Hall Commission Chambers, 620 E. Main Street. The agenda lists three discussion items: a City Attorney discussion with Boswell & Dunlap, the current ordinance regarding parking on vacant lots, and a review and possible modification of the City's Land Development Regulations. No votes or final decisions are listed on this workshop agenda; the meeting ends with adjournment.

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AGENDA CITY OF HAINES CITY, FLORIDA CITY COMMISSION WORKSHOP Thursday, October 01, 2026 at 4 :00 P . m . - 5 :30 P . m . City Hall Commission Chambers 620 E. Main Street, Haines City, FL 33844 Phone: 863-421-9921 Web: hainescity.com NOTICE – Pursuant to Section 286.0105 of the Florida Statutes, if any person decides to appeal any decision made by the City Commission with respect to any matter considered at this public meeting, such person will need a record of the proceedings and for such purpose, such person may need to ensure that a verbatim record of the proceedings is made, including the testimony and evidence upon which the appeal is to be based. For special accommodations, please notify the City Clerk’s Office at least 72 hours in advance. Help for the hearing impaired is available through the Assistive Listening System.  Receivers can be obtained from the City Clerk’s Office. In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), persons with a disability, such as a vision, hearing or speech impairment, or persons needing other types of assistance, and who wish to attend City Commission meetings or any other board or committee meeting may contact the City Clerk’s Office in writing, or may call 863-421-9921 for information regarding available aids and services. 1. CALL TO ORDER   2. NEW BUSINESS   2.a City Attorney Discussion (Boswell & Dunlap)   1. Boswell and Dunlap.pdf Staff Contact: Joe Holman …
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Thu Oct 1, 2026 · 5:30 PM

CRA Meeting

Haines City CRA to vote on Addendum No. 4 for the 32-Acre Sports Complex

The Haines City Community Redevelopment Agency meets Thursday, October 01, 2026, from 5:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. in City Hall Commission Chambers at 620 E. Main Street. The board will consider approval of Addendum No. 4 for the 32-Acre Sports Complex, along with a traffic study tied to it. It will also review Residential Rehabilitation Grant Program applications needing board-level determinations and a performance report on the 2025-2026 and 2026-2027 program years, plus consent items on interim CRA attorney services and September 10, 2026 minutes.

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AGENDA CITY OF HAINES CITY, FLORIDA COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MEETING Thursday, October 01, 2026 at 5 :30 P . m . - 7 :00 P . m . City Hall Commission Chambers 620 E. Main Street, Haines City, FL 33844 Phone: 863-421-9921 Web: hainescity.com NOTICE – Pursuant to Section 286.0105 of the Florida Statutes, if any person decides to appeal any decision made by the City Commission with respect to any matter considered at this public meeting, such person will need a record of the proceedings and for such purpose, such person may need to ensure that a verbatim record of the proceedings is made, including the testimony and evidence upon which the appeal is to be based. For special accommodations, please notify the City Clerk’s Office at least 72 hours in advance. Help for the hearing impaired is available through the Assistive Listening System.  Receivers can be obtained from the City Clerk’s Office. In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), persons with a disability, such as a vision, hearing or speech impairment, or persons needing other types of assistance, and who wish to attend City Commission meetings or any other board or committee meeting may contact the City Clerk’s Office in writing, or may call 863-421-9921 for information regarding available aids and services. 1. CALL TO ORDER   2. CONSENT   2.a Interim CRA Attorney Services   1. Final Boswell and Dunlap Interim CRA Attorney-Client Agre …
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Thu Sep 24, 2026 · 1:30 PM

Code Compliance

Code compliance board to process citations, fines, and liens

This is a routine code compliance meeting with no specific items listed. The board will handle procedural matters including swearing in witnesses, new business, public requests, certifying citations and fines, considering lien reductions, and approving minutes.

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CITY OF HAINES CITY, FLORIDA CODE COMPLIANCE MEETING Thursday, September 24, 2026 1 :30 P . m . - 4 :30 P . m . City Hall Commission Chambers 620 E. Main Street, Haines City, FL 33844 Phone: 863-421-9921 Web: hainescity.com NOTICE – Pursuant to Section 286.0105 of the Florida Statutes, if any person decides to appeal any decision made by the City Commission with respect to any matter considered at this public meeting, such person will need a record of the proceedings and for such purpose, such person may need to ensure that a verbatim record of the proceedings is made, including the testimony and evidence upon which the appeal is to be based. For special accommodations, please notify the City Clerk’s Office at least 72 hours in advance. Help for the hearing impaired is available through the Assistive Listening System.  Receivers can be obtained from the City Clerk’s Office. In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), persons with a disability, such as a vision, hearing or speech impairment, or persons needing other types of assistance, and who wish to attend City Commission meetings or any other board or committee meeting may contact the City Clerk’s Office in writing, or may call 863-421-9921 for information regarding available aids and services. 1. CALL TO ORDER   2. SWEARING IN OF PERSONS TO TESTIFY   3. NEW BUSINESS   4. REQUEST TO BE HEARD   5. …
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Thu Sep 24, 2026 · 9:00 AM

Code Compliance

Haines City Code Compliance Meeting

The board will meet to review code enforcement actions. The session focuses on certifying citations and fines, as well as considering requests for lien reductions.

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CITY OF HAINES CITY, FLORIDA CODE COMPLIANCE MEETING Thursday, September 24, 2026 9 :00 A . m . - 12 :00 P . m . City Hall Commission Chambers 620 E. Main Street, Haines City, FL 33844 Phone: 863-421-9921 Web: hainescity.com NOTICE – Pursuant to Section 286.0105 of the Florida Statutes, if any person decides to appeal any decision made by the City Commission with respect to any matter considered at this public meeting, such person will need a record of the proceedings and for such purpose, such person may need to ensure that a verbatim record of the proceedings is made, including the testimony and evidence upon which the appeal is to be based. For special accommodations, please notify the City Clerk’s Office at least 72 hours in advance. Help for the hearing impaired is available through the Assistive Listening System.  Receivers can be obtained from the City Clerk’s Office. In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), persons with a disability, such as a vision, hearing or speech impairment, or persons needing other types of assistance, and who wish to attend City Commission meetings or any other board or committee meeting may contact the City Clerk’s Office in writing, or may call 863-421-9921 for information regarding available aids and services. 1. CALL TO ORDER   2. SWEARING IN OF PERSONS TO TESTIFY   3. NEW BUSINESS   4. REQUEST TO BE HEARD   5. …
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Thu Sep 24, 2026 · 7:00 PM

City Commission Meeting

City Commission to adopt FY2026-27 budget and millage rate

The Haines City Commission will hold a final budget hearing to adopt the FY2026-2027 budget and a proposed millage rate of 7.3395 mills. The agenda also includes several land use and road transfer items, as well as routine consent items.

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✓ Decided: Haines City Commission adopts FY 2026-2027 budget and millage rate

The Haines City Commission approved the final adoption of the fiscal year 2026-2027 budget and millage rate during its meeting. The Commission also approved a travel and per diem policy update, road transfer agreements with Polk County, and a conditional use resolution for a daycare center. Additionally, several land development regulation text amendments were tabled for future consideration.

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AGENDA CITY OF HAINES CITY, FLORIDA CITY COMMISSION MEETING Thursday, September 24, 2026 at 7 :00 P . m . - 8 :00 P . m . City Hall Commission Chambers 620 E. Main Street, Haines City, FL 33844 Phone: 863-421-9921 Web: hainescity.com NOTICE – Pursuant to Section 286.0105 of the Florida Statutes, if any person decides to appeal any decision made by the City Commission with respect to any matter considered at this public meeting, such person will need a record of the proceedings and for such purpose, such person may need to ensure that a verbatim record of the proceedings is made, including the testimony and evidence upon which the appeal is to be based. For special accommodations, please notify the City Clerk’s Office at least 72 hours in advance. Help for the hearing impaired is available through the Assistive Listening System.  Receivers can be obtained from the City Clerk’s Office. In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), persons with a disability, such as a vision, hearing or speech impairment, or persons needing other types of assistance, and who wish to attend City Commission meetings or any other board or committee meeting may contact the City Clerk’s Office in writing, or may call 863-421-9921 for information regarding available aids and services. 1. CALL TO ORDER   2. INVOCATION   3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE   4. FINAL BUDGET HEARING   4.a Ordinance No. 26-2157 Fiscal Year …
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CITY COMMISSION MEETING HAINES CITY, FLORIDA MINUTES Thursday, September 24, 2026 at 7 :00 P . m . - 8 :00 P . m . City Hall Commission Chambers 620 E. Main Street, Haines City, FL 33844 Phone: 863-421-9921 Web: hainescity.com Present: Commissioner, Anne Huffman Commissoner Morris West Commissioner, Vernel Smith Commissioner, Kim Downing Staff in Attendance: City Clerk, Sharon Lauther Erica Sanchez Seth Claytor 1. CALL TO ORDER   The Mayor called the City Commission Meeting to order at 7:01 PMon DATE in the City Commission Chambers, located at 620 E Main Street, Haines City, FL. 2. INVOCATION   Pastor Joseph Burgos of Iglesia Pentecostal Luz y Verdad led the invocation. 3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE   Students from the Navigator Academy will be leading the Pledge of Allegiance. 4. FINAL BUDGET HEARING   4.a Ordinance No. 26-2157 Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Proposed Millage Rate Adoption – Second Reading   1. Ordinance No. 26-2157 Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Millage Adoption - Second Reading.pdf 2. Ordinance 26-2157 Millage Adoption.pdf 3. Notice of Budget Hearing FY2026-2027.pdf Finance Director Omar DeJesus presented Ordinance No. 26-2157 for its second and final reading regarding adoption of the proposed millage rate. The proposed millage is 7.3395 mills. This is 007% decrease below the Mayor Smith and City Manager Halman read the required language into the record. Mayor Smith …
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Wed Sep 16, 2026 · 9:00 AM

Red Light Camera

Red light camera hearing to decide 10 traffic violation cases

The Haines City Commission will hold a red light camera meeting to hear 10 cases involving alleged violations. The agenda includes swearing in witnesses, reviewing each case, and approving minutes. This is a quasi-judicial proceeding to decide individual traffic citations.

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AGENDA CITY OF HAINES CITY, FLORIDA RED LIGHT CAMERA MEETING Wednesday, September 16, 2026 9 :00 A . m . - 12 :00 P . m . City Hall Commission Chambers 620 E. Main Street, Haines City, FL 33844 Phone: 863-421-9921 Web: hainescity.com NOTICE – Pursuant to Section 286.0105 of the Florida Statutes, if any person decides to appeal any decision made by the City Commission with respect to any matter considered at this public meeting, such person will need a record of the proceedings and for such purpose, such person may need to ensure that a verbatim record of the proceedings is made, including the testimony and evidence upon which the appeal is to be based. For special accommodations, please notify the City Clerk’s Office at least 72 hours in advance. Help for the hearing impaired is available through the Assistive Listening System.  Receivers can be obtained from the City Clerk’s Office. In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), persons with a disability, such as a vision, hearing or speech impairment, or persons needing other types of assistance, and who wish to attend City Commission meetings or any other board or committee meeting may contact the City Clerk’s Office in writing, or may call 863-421-9921 for information regarding available aids and services. 1. CALL TO ORDER   2. SWEARING IN OF PERSONS TO TESTIFY   3. CASES   3.1 Notice Number 3032600074934   1. Notice Number …
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Thu Sep 10, 2026 · 5:30 PM

CRA Meeting

CRA to adopt FY 2026-2027 budget and review redevelopment project

The CRA Board will consider the adoption of the Fiscal Year 2026-2027 budget. The meeting includes a presentation on the Parkview Christian Life Center and Community Architects mixed-use redevelopment project along the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Corridor.

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AGENDA CITY OF HAINES CITY, FLORIDA COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MEETING Thursday, September 10, 2026 at 5 :30 P . m . - 7 :00 P . m . City Hall Commission Chambers 620 E. Main Street, Haines City, FL 33844 Phone: 863-421-9921 Web: hainescity.com NOTICE – Pursuant to Section 286.0105 of the Florida Statutes, if any person decides to appeal any decision made by the City Commission with respect to any matter considered at this public meeting, such person will need a record of the proceedings and for such purpose, such person may need to ensure that a verbatim record of the proceedings is made, including the testimony and evidence upon which the appeal is to be based. For special accommodations, please notify the City Clerk’s Office at least 72 hours in advance. Help for the hearing impaired is available through the Assistive Listening System.  Receivers can be obtained from the City Clerk’s Office. In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), persons with a disability, such as a vision, hearing or speech impairment, or persons needing other types of assistance, and who wish to attend City Commission meetings or any other board or committee meeting may contact the City Clerk’s Office in writing, or may call 863-421-9921 for information regarding available aids and services. 1. CALL TO ORDER   2. CONSENT   2.a CRA Attorney Interim Services   1. Final Boswell and Dunlap Interim CRA Attorney-Client Ag …
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Thu Sep 10, 2026 · 7:00 PM

City Commission Meeting

Haines City Commission holds first readings for FY 2026-2027 budget and millage rate

The City Commission will hold a tentative budget hearing and the first reading of Ordinance 26-2157 to adopt a proposed millage rate of 7.3395 mills. The meeting also includes a first public hearing for the adoption of the FY 2026-2027 budget.

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AGENDA CITY OF HAINES CITY, FLORIDA CITY COMMISSION MEETING Thursday, September 10, 2026 at 7 :00 P . m . - 8 :00 P . m . City Hall Commission Chambers 620 E. Main Street, Haines City, FL 33844 Phone: 863-421-9921 Web: hainescity.com NOTICE – Pursuant to Section 286.0105 of the Florida Statutes, if any person decides to appeal any decision made by the City Commission with respect to any matter considered at this public meeting, such person will need a record of the proceedings and for such purpose, such person may need to ensure that a verbatim record of the proceedings is made, including the testimony and evidence upon which the appeal is to be based. For special accommodations, please notify the City Clerk’s Office at least 72 hours in advance. Help for the hearing impaired is available through the Assistive Listening System.  Receivers can be obtained from the City Clerk’s Office. In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), persons with a disability, such as a vision, hearing or speech impairment, or persons needing other types of assistance, and who wish to attend City Commission meetings or any other board or committee meeting may contact the City Clerk’s Office in writing, or may call 863-421-9921 for information regarding available aids and services. 1. CALL TO ORDER   2. INVOCATION   3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE   4. TENTATIVE BUDGET HEARING FY 26-27   4.a Ordinance No. 26-2157 …
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Thu Aug 27, 2026 · 1:30 PM

Code Compliance

Code compliance meeting with standard agenda items

This is a routine code compliance meeting covering typical procedural items including certification of citations and fines, requests for lien reductions, and approval of minutes. No specific cases or financial details are mentioned in the agenda.

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City Hall Commission Chambers
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CITY OF HAINES CITY, FLORIDA CODE COMPLIANCE MEETING Thursday, August 27, 2026 1 :30 P . m . - 4 :30 P . m . City Hall Commission Chambers 620 E. Main Street, Haines City, FL 33844 Phone: 863-421-9921 Web: hainescity.com NOTICE – Pursuant to Section 286.0105 of the Florida Statutes, if any person decides to appeal any decision made by the City Commission with respect to any matter considered at this public meeting, such person will need a record of the proceedings and for such purpose, such person may need to ensure that a verbatim record of the proceedings is made, including the testimony and evidence upon which the appeal is to be based. For special accommodations, please notify the City Clerk’s Office at least 72 hours in advance. Help for the hearing impaired is available through the Assistive Listening System.  Receivers can be obtained from the City Clerk’s Office. In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), persons with a disability, such as a vision, hearing or speech impairment, or persons needing other types of assistance, and who wish to attend City Commission meetings or any other board or committee meeting may contact the City Clerk’s Office in writing, or may call 863-421-9921 for information regarding available aids and services. 1. CALL TO ORDER   2. SWEARING IN OF PERSONS TO TESTIFY   3. NEW BUSINESS   4. REQUEST TO BE HEARD   5. CE …
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Thu Aug 27, 2026 · 9:00 AM

Code Compliance

Routine code compliance meeting on citations and fines

This is a procedural code compliance meeting to handle new business, certifications of citations and fines, requests for lien reduction, and approval of minutes. No specific items or dollar amounts are listed.

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City Hall Commission Chambers
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CITY OF HAINES CITY, FLORIDA CODE COMPLIANCE MEETING Thursday, August 27, 2026 9 :00 A . m . - 12 :00 P . m . City Hall Commission Chambers 620 E. Main Street, Haines City, FL 33844 Phone: 863-421-9921 Web: hainescity.com NOTICE – Pursuant to Section 286.0105 of the Florida Statutes, if any person decides to appeal any decision made by the City Commission with respect to any matter considered at this public meeting, such person will need a record of the proceedings and for such purpose, such person may need to ensure that a verbatim record of the proceedings is made, including the testimony and evidence upon which the appeal is to be based. For special accommodations, please notify the City Clerk’s Office at least 72 hours in advance. Help for the hearing impaired is available through the Assistive Listening System.  Receivers can be obtained from the City Clerk’s Office. In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), persons with a disability, such as a vision, hearing or speech impairment, or persons needing other types of assistance, and who wish to attend City Commission meetings or any other board or committee meeting may contact the City Clerk’s Office in writing, or may call 863-421-9921 for information regarding available aids and services. 1. CALL TO ORDER   2. SWEARING IN OF PERSONS TO TESTIFY   3. NEW BUSINESS   4. REQUEST TO BE HEARD   5. C …
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Thu Aug 20, 2026 · 7:00 PM

City Commission Meeting

Commission to vote on land use, zoning changes for Holly Hill Fruit Road

The Haines City Commission will hold second readings on ordinances to amend the land use and zoning map for 2115 Holly Hill Fruit Road, and will consider approving a preliminary plat for a 31-unit subdivision. The agenda also includes proclamations for two schools, a truck purchase, and a digital services agreement.

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CITY OF HAINES CITY, FLORIDA CITY COMMISSION MEETING Thursday, August 20, 2026 at 7 :00 P . m . - 8 :00 P . m . City Hall Commission Chambers 620 E. Main Street, Haines City, FL 33844 Phone: 863-421-9921 Web: hainescity.com NOTICE – Pursuant to Section 286.0105 of the Florida Statutes, if any person decides to appeal any decision made by the City Commission with respect to any matter considered at this public meeting, such person will need a record of the proceedings and for such purpose, such person may need to ensure that a verbatim record of the proceedings is made, including the testimony and evidence upon which the appeal is to be based. For special accommodations, please notify the City Clerk’s Office at least 72 hours in advance. Help for the hearing impaired is available through the Assistive Listening System.  Receivers can be obtained from the City Clerk’s Office. In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), persons with a disability, such as a vision, hearing or speech impairment, or persons needing other types of assistance, and who wish to attend City Commission meetings or any other board or committee meeting may contact the City Clerk’s Office in writing, or may call 863-421-9921 for information regarding available aids and services. 1. CALL TO ORDER   2. INVOCATION   3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE   4. PRESENTATIONS AND PROCLAMATIONS   4.a Proclama …
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Wed Aug 19, 2026 · 9:00 AM

Red Light Camera

Red Light Camera meeting, no specific cases listed

This is a procedural meeting of the Haines City Red Light Camera board. The agenda includes call to order, swearing in of persons to testify, consideration of cases, approval of minutes, and adjournment. No specific cases or items are detailed in the agenda.

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CITY OF HAINES CITY, FLORIDA RED LIGHT CAMERA MEETING Wednesday, August 19, 2026 9 :00 A . m . - 12 :00 P . m . City Hall Commission Chambers 620 E. Main Street, Haines City, FL 33844 Phone: 863-421-9921 Web: hainescity.com NOTICE – Pursuant to Section 286.0105 of the Florida Statutes, if any person decides to appeal any decision made by the City Commission with respect to any matter considered at this public meeting, such person will need a record of the proceedings and for such purpose, such person may need to ensure that a verbatim record of the proceedings is made, including the testimony and evidence upon which the appeal is to be based. For special accommodations, please notify the City Clerk’s Office at least 72 hours in advance. Help for the hearing impaired is available through the Assistive Listening System.  Receivers can be obtained from the City Clerk’s Office. In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), persons with a disability, such as a vision, hearing or speech impairment, or persons needing other types of assistance, and who wish to attend City Commission meetings or any other board or committee meeting may contact the City Clerk’s Office in writing, or may call 863-421-9921 for information regarding available aids and services. 1. CALL TO ORDER   2. SWEARING IN OF PERSONS TO TESTIFY   3. CASES   4. APPROVAL OF MINUTES   5. ADJOUR …
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Thu Aug 6, 2026 · 3:00 PM

City Commission Workshop

Haines City Commission workshop to review supplemental budget packet

The Haines City Commission will hold a workshop to review a supplemental budget packet presented by the Finance Director. This is a discussion-only session with no formal decisions scheduled.

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All right, the time is now 3.01 p.m. We'll go ahead and call the workshop number three budget to order. Good afternoon, Mayor, Vice Mayor, Commissioners. This is workshop number three going over the entire budget. Again, this is workshop number three going over operating and capital. We did have a capital budget session, so this is meeting number four in this year's budget process. I prepared a short agenda for today. I'm going to go through that agenda, and then we can answer any questions that you guys might have as part of your review. We did send out the books last week as part of the agenda process, so hopefully you had some time to review the changes, and we'll go over those changes from last workshop. Commissioner. Last time we met, I offered a motion loaded for the 28 or whatever to be equally divided. I want to restend that to the 2.5%. Mr. Mayor, may I be recognized? Can you see the clerk? Thank you. Just to, I know that there was a lot of discussion, but just for clarity, that there was no motions made because it was a workshop, so there was no voting, so you guys were just in discussion at that time as to what you felt that you might have agreed to. All the people have to do so. And I will. Now for 2.5%. I do have that as a discussion point as part of the agenda, so when we get there, we'll open the floor and be able to discuss that a little further. I want to start off on page 5 of your books. It is the overview of the budget as a whole. So it should look like th …
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CITY OF HAINES CITY, FLORIDA CITY COMMISSION WORKSHOP Thursday, August 06, 2026 at 3 :00 P . m . - 4 :00 P . m . City Hall Commission Chambers 620 E. Main Street, Haines City, FL 33844 Phone: 863-421-9921 Web: hainescity.com NOTICE – Pursuant to Section 286.0105 of the Florida Statutes, if any person decides to appeal any decision made by the City Commission with respect to any matter considered at this public meeting, such person will need a record of the proceedings and for such purpose, such person may need to ensure that a verbatim record of the proceedings is made, including the testimony and evidence upon which the appeal is to be based. For special accommodations, please notify the City Clerk’s Office at least 72 hours in advance. Help for the hearing impaired is available through the Assistive Listening System.  Receivers can be obtained from the City Clerk’s Office. In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), persons with a disability, such as a vision, hearing or speech impairment, or persons needing other types of assistance, and who wish to attend City Commission meetings or any other board or committee meeting may contact the City Clerk’s Office in writing, or may call 863-421-9921 for information regarding available aids and services. 1. CALL TO ORDER   2. PRESENTATIONS AND DISCUSSIONS   2.a Supplemental Budget Packet   1. Supplemental Budget Packet 8.6.26.pdf …
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Thu Aug 6, 2026 · 7:00 PM

City Commission Meeting

Haines City Commission to vote on zoning changes and crane truck purchases

The Haines City Commission will meet on August 6, 2026, to decide on several key items, including land-use and zoning amendments for a property at 2115 Holly Hill Fruit Road, a city manager employment agreement, and contracts for crane trucks and interconnect automation. The meeting will also approve multiple post-meeting minutes and cemetery deeds.

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all right thank you all at this time we'll go ahead and call the august 6 cra meeting i'm sorry commission meeting to order the time is now 7 08 p.m we will go ahead and start with our agenda we're going to go to item number two which is the inv ocation for the invocation we have pastor uh if you all would please stand lord thank you for your unconditional and unfailing love thank you for your tender mercies thank you for your grace and goodness we pray today we may take a step closer to you and truly love our neighbors as we love ourselves forgive our enemies that we may live peaceably with all men we pray for a wedge of safety and protection for our residents restoration healing and peace father in the name of jesus may we continue to walk in perfect harmony moving forward with one common goal the well-being of a prosperous and blessed life for our families here in the heart of central lord of the city amen amen amen at this time we'll do our pledge of allegiance to the united states of america and to the republic for which it stands one nation under god indivisible with liberty and justice for all okay at this time we're going to keep moving on our agenda we're going to go to item number four which is the consent agenda i'm going to defer to madam clerk thank you mr mayor the consent agenda is missing the interim city attorney's contract which rolls uh every month as we said it was just inadvertently left off nothing has changed to the terms of his contract but i just want …
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CITY OF HAINES CITY, FLORIDA CITY COMMISSION MEETING Thursday, August 06, 2026 at 7 :00 P . m . - 8 :00 P . m . City Hall Commission Chambers 620 E. Main Street, Haines City, FL 33844 Phone: 863-421-9921 Web: hainescity.com NOTICE – Pursuant to Section 286.0105 of the Florida Statutes, if any person decides to appeal any decision made by the City Commission with respect to any matter considered at this public meeting, such person will need a record of the proceedings and for such purpose, such person may need to ensure that a verbatim record of the proceedings is made, including the testimony and evidence upon which the appeal is to be based. For special accommodations, please notify the City Clerk’s Office at least 72 hours in advance. Help for the hearing impaired is available through the Assistive Listening System.  Receivers can be obtained from the City Clerk’s Office. In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), persons with a disability, such as a vision, hearing or speech impairment, or persons needing other types of assistance, and who wish to attend City Commission meetings or any other board or committee meeting may contact the City Clerk’s Office in writing, or may call 863-421-9921 for information regarding available aids and services. 1. CALL TO ORDER   2. INVOCATION   3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE   4. CONSENT AGENDA   1. Post-Meeting Minutes - CCRM_ …
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Thu Aug 6, 2026 · 5:30 PM

CRA Meeting

CRA to vote on $32,791 small-business consulting partnership and review grant program

The Haines City Community Redevelopment Agency will meet to decide on a three-year collaboration with the Florida SBDC at USF costing $32,791, hear finalists for the CRA Manager position, and review performance of the Residential Rehabilitation Grant Program. The board will also consider board-level determinations for specific grant applications and receive a performance report for the 2025–2026 grant cycle.

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CITY OF HAINES CITY, FLORIDA COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MEETING Thursday, August 06, 2026 at 5 :30 P . m . - 6 :30 P . m . City Hall Commission Chambers 620 E. Main Street, Haines City, FL 33844 Phone: 863-421-9921 Web: hainescity.com NOTICE – Pursuant to Section 286.0105 of the Florida Statutes, if any person decides to appeal any decision made by the City Commission with respect to any matter considered at this public meeting, such person will need a record of the proceedings and for such purpose, such person may need to ensure that a verbatim record of the proceedings is made, including the testimony and evidence upon which the appeal is to be based. For special accommodations, please notify the City Clerk’s Office at least 72 hours in advance. Help for the hearing impaired is available through the Assistive Listening System.  Receivers can be obtained from the City Clerk’s Office. In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), persons with a disability, such as a vision, hearing or speech impairment, or persons needing other types of assistance, and who wish to attend City Commission meetings or any other board or committee meeting may contact the City Clerk’s Office in writing, or may call 863-421-9921 for information regarding available aids and services. 1. CALL TO ORDER   2. CONSENT   3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES   1. Post-Meeting Minutes - CRA_Jul02_2026 - English.pdf 2. …
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Thu Aug 6, 2026 · 4:00 PM

CRA Workshop

Haines City CRA workshop reviews 2027 District 327 and 328 plans

The Haines City Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) holds a workshop to review draft plans for FY 2027 in Districts 327 and 328. Staff led by Dr. Alex Abraham, CRA Director, present the materials for discussion. No formal decisions are listed on this procedural agenda.

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City Hall Commission Chambers
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Thank you. Good afternoon, C-Ray Board. So, we'll start with 327. We have now completed, we have a balanced budget for District 327. All I wanted to show is in terms of the arts of beaut ification, what is incorporated. Really quickly, just to make sure we're on page 2. I know your page is a little bit different. The first page in the book, page 205. Apologies. New changes here in under 327. Since from workshop 2 to workshop 3. Ultimately, if you were to move to page 7. That's where we see that underneath the arts of beaut ification. Just to clarify, those initiatives are for the historical downtown building markers. Wayfinding signs. And then for some type of art mural for the railroad bridge on Henson Avenue. Vice Chair. Thank you. Just one quick question, Alex. For railroad Henson Avenue, is that the only location for the mural? Because I thought it was going to be anywhere within that district, not just one-scale location. We had talked about that railroad, and that's what I assumed the board was wanting to do. If that's not the direction the board wants to focus on, then we're happy to do another location. Do we own that? That is an excellent question. That's probably the property of C. C. That is the next one. There has been – I've looked into it over the last year or so, and I can't say I can find who is – who to get permission exactly from. We do own it, but there is some type of ‑‑ we do the maintenance on it. It hasn't been utilized, but there's some type of regulat …
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CITY OF HAINES CITY, FLORIDA COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MEETING Thursday, August 06, 2026 at 4 :00 P . m . - 5 :00 P . m . City Hall Commission Chambers 620 E. Main Street, Haines City, FL 33844 Phone: 863-421-9921 Web: hainescity.com NOTICE – Pursuant to Section 286.0105 of the Florida Statutes, if any person decides to appeal any decision made by the City Commission with respect to any matter considered at this public meeting, such person will need a record of the proceedings and for such purpose, such person may need to ensure that a verbatim record of the proceedings is made, including the testimony and evidence upon which the appeal is to be based. For special accommodations, please notify the City Clerk’s Office at least 72 hours in advance. Help for the hearing impaired is available through the Assistive Listening System.  Receivers can be obtained from the City Clerk’s Office. In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), persons with a disability, such as a vision, hearing or speech impairment, or persons needing other types of assistance, and who wish to attend City Commission meetings or any other board or committee meeting may contact the City Clerk’s Office in writing, or may call 863-421-9921 for information regarding available aids and services. 1. CALL TO ORDER   2. PRESENTATIONS   2.a FY 2027 District 327   1. FY2027 CRA District 327 Workshop No 3 FINAL.pdf …
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Thu Jul 23, 2026 · 1:30 PM

Code Compliance

Haines City Code Compliance Meeting on July 23

The Code Compliance board will meet to review city ordinance violations. The session focuses on certifying citations and fines, as well as considering requests for lien reductions.

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CITY OF HAINES CITY, FLORIDA CODE COMPLIANCE MEETING Thursday, July 23, 2026 1 :30 P . m . - 4 :30 P . m . City Hall Commission Chambers 620 E. Main Street, Haines City, FL 33844 Phone: 863-421-9921 Web: hainescity.com NOTICE – Pursuant to Section 286.0105 of the Florida Statutes, if any person decides to appeal any decision made by the City Commission with respect to any matter considered at this public meeting, such person will need a record of the proceedings and for such purpose, such person may need to ensure that a verbatim record of the proceedings is made, including the testimony and evidence upon which the appeal is to be based. For special accommodations, please notify the City Clerk’s Office at least 72 hours in advance. Help for the hearing impaired is available through the Assistive Listening System.  Receivers can be obtained from the City Clerk’s Office. In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), persons with a disability, such as a vision, hearing or speech impairment, or persons needing other types of assistance, and who wish to attend City Commission meetings or any other board or committee meeting may contact the City Clerk’s Office in writing, or may call 863-421-9921 for information regarding available aids and services. 1. CALL TO ORDER   2. SWEARING IN OF PERSONS TO TESTIFY   3. NEW BUSINESS   4. REQUEST TO BE HEARD   5. CERT …
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Thu Jul 23, 2026 · 9:00 AM

Code Compliance

Routine code compliance meeting with citations and fines

This is a regular code compliance meeting. The board will consider new business, hear requests, certify citations and fines, and discuss lien reductions. The agenda contains largely procedural items without specific details on any cases or amounts.

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CITY OF HAINES CITY, FLORIDA CODE COMPLIANCE MEETING Thursday, July 23, 2026 9 :00 A . m . - 12 :00 P . m . City Hall Commission Chambers 620 E. Main Street, Haines City, FL 33844 Phone: 863-421-9921 Web: hainescity.com NOTICE – Pursuant to Section 286.0105 of the Florida Statutes, if any person decides to appeal any decision made by the City Commission with respect to any matter considered at this public meeting, such person will need a record of the proceedings and for such purpose, such person may need to ensure that a verbatim record of the proceedings is made, including the testimony and evidence upon which the appeal is to be based. For special accommodations, please notify the City Clerk’s Office at least 72 hours in advance. Help for the hearing impaired is available through the Assistive Listening System.  Receivers can be obtained from the City Clerk’s Office. In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), persons with a disability, such as a vision, hearing or speech impairment, or persons needing other types of assistance, and who wish to attend City Commission meetings or any other board or committee meeting may contact the City Clerk’s Office in writing, or may call 863-421-9921 for information regarding available aids and services. 1. CALL TO ORDER   2. SWEARING IN OF PERSONS TO TESTIFY   3. NEW BUSINESS   3.1 Inspector David Jimenez Case 40118 & …
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Tue Jul 21, 2026 · 2:00 PM

City Commission Special Meeting

No agenda items listed for this special meeting

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✓ Decided: City Commission selects Joe Halman Jr. as new City Manager

The City Commission identified Joe Halman, Jr. and Loyd Stewart as the top two candidates for City Manager, heard from both, and then approved a motion to select Joe Halman, Jr. as the new City Manager. The Commission also discussed the City Attorney selection but did not make a final decision, instead directing the newly appointed City Manager to vet the two finalist firms and bring the item back for consideration.

City Hall Commission Chambers
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. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . and at that time if we do have those questions we'll ask those candidates to come up to the podium I will start with Commissioner Huffman. Thank you. I have a question for the Director of Public Safety Joe Hallman if he will come to the podium. Mr. Hallman if you can stay to either podium. Good afternoon. If selected for the city manager would you be making any immediate changes with any either of the deputy city managers? Great question. Since my tenure here in February I basically have been observing. I see no reason to get rid of anybody. Both of those gentlemen do a great job. Mr. Deputy City Manager. Thank you. That's it. Okay. Commissioner Johnson. I don't have any questions. Okay. Commissioner West. Yeah and thank you. I'm the Public Safety Director of Hallman. You know I can just give you a little history and background. Him and I have worked many many many many many many years together and I know he's been doing an outstanding job. George is a great guy and a great guy to work with and I've seen his leadership traits and I know he has great leadership. If not he wouldn't be standing in front of us and be where he's at this point. But my question is I know you were at the county level for a couple of years as a deputy director or something in the county, correct? Not a couple of years. I was at the county level. First of all I retired from the sheriff's office after 32 years as the chief of law enforcement wherein I had about 1300 e …
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1 CITY COMMISSION MEETING HAINES CITY, FLORIDA MINUTES July 21, 2026, 2:00 p.m. City Hall Commission Chambers 620 E. Main Street, Haines City, FL 33844 Phone: 863-421-9921 Web: hainescity.com Present: Commissioner, Anne Huffman Commissoner Morris West Vice-Mayor, Omar Arroyo Commissioner, Vernel Smith Commissioner, Kim Downing Staff in Attendance: City Clerk, Sharon Lauther Erica Sanchez Seth Claytor _____________________________________________________________________ 2 1. CALL TO ORDER The Mayor called the City Commission Meeting to order at TIME on DATE in the City Commission Chambers, located at 620 E Main Street, Haines City, FL. 2. CITY MANAGER SELECTION City Commission identified the two applicants who were the two top selections. Joe Halman, Jr., currently serving as the Public Safety Director and Loyd Stewart, currently serving as the interim City Manager. The Commissioners each asked the candidates to go over their experience and some of their leadership styles and vision for the future of the city. At this time, interim City Manager Loyd Stewart came to the podium. Commissioner Huffman stated that she enjoys working with him and he has done a good job so far. Commissioner Johnson also stated she has had multiple meetings with Mr. Stewart and is impressed. Commissioner West expressed appreciation for stepping in and taking the helm and continuing to move Haines City forward. Commissioner West states that the next C …
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Tue Jul 21, 2026 · 9:00 AM

CRA Workshop

Discussion of FY2027 proposed CRA budgets for districts 327 and 328

The Haines City Community Redevelopment Agency will hold a workshop to review the FY2027 proposed budgets for CRA District 327 and District 328. Staff contact Alex Abraham will provide the budget materials (PDF attachments). The agenda lists the items for discussion only; no formal decisions are indicated.

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✓ Decided: CRA reviews FY2027 budgets for Districts 327 and 328

The Community Redevelopment Agency reviewed the proposed FY2026-2027 budgets for Districts 327 and 328, with District 327 balanced at $385,960 and District 328 at $10.8 million with about $1.18 million unallocated. No formal votes were taken; the board discussed potential uses for unallocated funds, including roadway paving, land acquisition, and redevelopment of the former fertilizer plant site. The meeting was adjourned without further action.

City Hall Commission Chambers
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Good morning again. Apologies for my charting this. There was an accident on 27. So, not there for about 40 minutes. But, good morning as we go into our second budget workshop for this DRA. So, I've done this presentation in the order of the book that we just presented to you. And so, if you will meet things along, we'll jump in to the quick overview for both districts. In terms of the revenues, the 385,960 from district 327, 10 .8 million for district 328. You'll see that we will have balanced the budget for 327. And for 328, there will be roughly 1.18 million left to be allocated. So, this portion you won't see in your booklet. This is just an overview. When I'm going to 327, I follow the itemized booklet. So, if you can see it, this is just like a quick little overview of what you'll be seeing. So, I'm going to go ahead and see. Okay. So, I'm looking at 327, right? That you're budgeting 385,000. But you're also stating that move at 328. That's correct. This is an overview. So, on it is 327 and 328. We balanced the budget for 327. So, there's zero to be allocated. And in 328, we still have about 1.18 million that we will have to talk about today and allocate. So, what's changed between the first workshop and this workshop? Revenue, number one, from the Lake Eva Hall. We have that as a line item now in 328, which increased by 175,000. Grants and aid is reduced. This includes the development incentives, which were reduced by half a million. The operating expenditures have gon …
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CITY OF HAINES CITY, FLORIDA COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MEETING Tuesday, July 21, 2026 at 9 :00 A . m . - 12 :00 P . m . City Hall Commission Chambers 620 E. Main Street, Haines City, FL 33844 Phone: 863-421-9921 Web: hainescity.com NOTICE – Pursuant to Section 286.0105 of the Florida Statutes, if any person decides to appeal any decision made by the City Commission with respect to any matter considered at this public meeting, such person will need a record of the proceedings and for such purpose, such person may need to ensure that a verbatim record of the proceedings is made, including the testimony and evidence upon which the appeal is to be based. For special accommodations, please notify the City Clerk’s Office at least 72 hours in advance. Help for the hearing impaired is available through the Assistive Listening System.  Receivers can be obtained from the City Clerk’s Office. In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), persons with a disability, such as a vision, hearing or speech impairment, or persons needing other types of assistance, and who wish to attend City Commission meetings or any other board or committee meeting may contact the City Clerk’s Office in writing, or may call 863-421-9921 for information regarding available aids and services. 1. CALL TO ORDER   2. FY2027 Proposed CRA Budget District 327   1. CRA District 327 - Workshop 2.pdf Staff Contact: Alex Abraham, …
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1 COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MEETING HAINES CITY , FLORIDA 2 MINUTES July 21, 2026, 9:00 a.m. City Hall Commission Chambers 620 E. Main Street, Haines City, FL 33844 Phone: 863-421-9921 Web: hainescity.com Board Members in Attendance: Board Chair Vernel Smith Vice Chair Kim Downing Board Member Anne Huffman Board Member Lekia Johnson Board Member Clarence Daniels Board Members Absent: Rafael Castro _____________________________________________________________________ 1. CALL TO ORDER Board Chair Smith called to order the Community Redevelopment Agency meeting on July 21, 2026 at 9:11 AM at 620 E Main St., Haines City, Florida. 2. FY2027 Proposed CRA Budget District 327 Dr. Alex Abraham, CRA Consultant , presented the proposed Fisc al Year 2026 -2027 Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) budgets for Districts 327 and 328. The proposed budget for CRA District 327 totals $385,960 and is balanced. The proposed budget for CRA District 328 totals $10.8 million, with approximately $1.18 mill ion remaining unallocated for future redevelopment priorities. A comprehensive review of revenues by source for CRA District 327 was presented. Staff noted that there were no changes in revenue sources from the previous fiscal year. The proposed expenditures by fund were also reviewed, including an increased allocation for the Art and Beautification Program, bringing the total funding to $35,960, resulting in a balanced budget for Fiscal Year …
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Tue Jul 21, 2026 · 1:00 PM

City Commission Workshop

City Commission will select a new City Manager and City Attorney

The commission will consider candidates for the City Manager position and for the City Attorney position. Attachments include the City Manager candidate file and the City Attorney resumes and firm information. No other agenda items are listed for this meeting.

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✓ Decided: Haines City workshop interviews city attorney candidates, no decisions made

The July 21, 2026 workshop was procedural only, with no substantive decisions. Commissioners discussed the city manager selection process, noting James Keene did not apply, and interviewed two city attorney candidates, Lamine Gueye and Michelle Austin. No votes were taken and the meeting adjourned without further business.

City Hall Commission Chambers
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All right, thank you all the time is now 106 p.m. on July 21st. I'm going to call the city commission's workshop to order. At this time, we're going to discuss two items. One item that we were not able to discuss on last Thursday 's meeting, which is going to be item number two, which is the city manager selection. We would then go to our third item on the agenda, which is going to be the city attorney. Let me make a correction. So we're going to have a workshop to discuss the tab ulations for the city manager. First, followed by a workshop to entertain and have conversation with the city attorney applicants that we have . Mr. Mayor, quickly. Commissioner West. If I may look like that, it appears that we have candidates for the city attorney selection. Some are on Zoom already. Some are standing by. And I don't know if it's possible. Could we flip them around and do them? And they don't have to sit through the city manager selection and do that secondary and take care of the attorney portion because we have people here already waiting. Okay. And I do believe we have both candidates for us to consider present. We do have, it appears to be, two members online. And I believe there are two members of that firm in the audience and one additional member here. We initially had three. And I think that may have been posted on the agenda. But subsequently, one of those members, one of those applicants had withdrawn their application. Is that correct, Madam President? That's correct. Ok …
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CITY OF HAINES CITY, FLORIDA CITY COMMISSION WORKSHOP Tuesday, July 21, 2026 at 1 :00 P . m . - 2 :00 P . m . City Hall Commission Chambers 620 E. Main Street, Haines City, FL 33844 Phone: 863-421-9921 Web: hainescity.com NOTICE – Pursuant to Section 286.0105 of the Florida Statutes, if any person decides to appeal any decision made by the City Commission with respect to any matter considered at this public meeting, such person will need a record of the proceedings and for such purpose, such person may need to ensure that a verbatim record of the proceedings is made, including the testimony and evidence upon which the appeal is to be based. For special accommodations, please notify the City Clerk’s Office at least 72 hours in advance. Help for the hearing impaired is available through the Assistive Listening System.  Receivers can be obtained from the City Clerk’s Office. In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), persons with a disability, such as a vision, hearing or speech impairment, or persons needing other types of assistance, and who wish to attend City Commission meetings or any other board or committee meeting may contact the City Clerk’s Office in writing, or may call 863-421-9921 for information regarding available aids and services. 1. CALL TO ORDER   2. CITY MANAGER SELECTION   1. City Manager Selection.pdf Staff Contact: Sharon Lauther, MMC, City Clerk 3. CITY ATTORNEY S …
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1 CITY COMMISSION WORKSHOP HAINES CITY, FLORIDA MINUTES July 21, 2026, 1:00 p.m. City Hall Commission Chambers 620 E. Main Street, Haines City, FL 33844 Phone: 863-421-9921 Web: hainescity.com Commissioners in Attendance: Commissioner, Anne Huffman Commissoner Morris West Vice-Mayor, Omar Arroyo Commissioner, Vernel Smith Commissioner, Kim Downing Staff in Attendance: City Clerk, Sharon Lauther Erica Sanchez Seth Claytor _____________________________________________________________________ 1. CALL TO ORDER Mayor Smith called the City Commission Meeting to order at 1:06 pm on July 21, 2026, in the City Commission Chambers, located at 620 E Main Street, Haines City, FL. 2. CITY MANAGER SELECTION Mayor Smith opened this meeting. 2 Vice Mayor referenced the tabulation regarding James Keene and mentioned the James Keene did not apply for the position and that is why he only received one vote. Commissioner West asked the City Clerk Sharon Lauther why she posted the agenda reflecting a top ranking. City Clerk Lauther stated that she published the agenda at the desecration of every individual commissioner. 3. CITY ATTORNEY SELECTION Lamine Gueye came to the podium to introduce himself and discuss his background and experience. Commissioner West asked about Mr. Gueye's portfolio regarding municipal experience. Commissioner Huffman said that she appreciates his time but that she is looking for someone with experience. Michelle Austin …
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Mon Jul 20, 2026 · 9:00 AM

City Commission Workshop

City Commission to review FY2027 proposed budgets

The Haines City City Commission will hold a workshop to discuss the proposed operation budget for Fiscal Year 2027, including the General Fund, Water and Wastewater Fund, and Stormwater Fund.

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✓ Decided: Commission workshop reviews FY2027 budget, proposes $2,250 lump sum pay

The City Commission held a workshop to review the proposed FY2027 operating budget, which totals $167,042,910 for all funds and includes a $2,050,000 funding gap to be covered by reserves. Commissioners reached consensus to replace the proposed 2.5% step increase with a one-time $2,250 lump sum payment to eligible employees, to be paid after October 1, 2026, with a possible re-evaluation in January. The workshop also reviewed capital requests for the Water and Wastewater Fund ($15,840,000) and Stormwater Fund ($535,000), and directed staff to compile a 10% budget cut exercise for a future special meeting. No formal votes were taken; this was a discussion workshop.

City Hall Commission Chambers
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CITY OF HAINES CITY, FLORIDA CITY COMMISSION WORKSHOP Monday, July 20, 2026 at 9 :00 A . m . - 4 :00 P . m . City Hall Commission Chambers 620 E. Main Street, Haines City, FL 33844 Phone: 863-421-9921 Web: hainescity.com NOTICE – Pursuant to Section 286.0105 of the Florida Statutes, if any person decides to appeal any decision made by the City Commission with respect to any matter considered at this public meeting, such person will need a record of the proceedings and for such purpose, such person may need to ensure that a verbatim record of the proceedings is made, including the testimony and evidence upon which the appeal is to be based. For special accommodations, please notify the City Clerk’s Office at least 72 hours in advance. Help for the hearing impaired is available through the Assistive Listening System.  Receivers can be obtained from the City Clerk’s Office. In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), persons with a disability, such as a vision, hearing or speech impairment, or persons needing other types of assistance, and who wish to attend City Commission meetings or any other board or committee meeting may contact the City Clerk’s Office in writing, or may call 863-421-9921 for information regarding available aids and services. 1. CALL TO ORDER   2. FY2027 Proposed Operation Budget   1. FY2027 General Fund.pdf Staff Contact: Omar DeJesus, Finance Director 3. Water and …
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CITY COMMISSION WORKSHOP HAINES CITY, FLORIDA MINUTES Monday, July 20, 2026 at 9 :00 A . m . - 4 :00 P . m . City Hall Commission Chambers 620 E. Main Street, Haines City, FL 33844 Phone: 863-421-9921 Web: hainescity.com Commissioners in Attendance: Commissioner, Anne Huffman Commissoner Morris West Commissioner, Vernel Smith Commissioner, Kim Downing Commissioners Absent: Vice-Mayor, Omar Arroyo Staff in Attendance: City Clerk, Sharon Lauther 1. CALL TO ORDER   The Mayor called the City Commission Meeting to order at 9:03 AM on July 20, 2026 in the City Commission Chambers, located at 620 E Main Street, Haines City, FL. 2. FY2027 Proposed Operation Budget   1. FY2027 Budget Book Workshop 2 - All Funds.pdf Finance Director Omar DeJesus presented the proposed Fiscal Year operating budget, stating that it is balanced based on the previously discussed millage rate of 7.3395 mills . The proposed operating budget includes $78,168,000 in revenues and $80,218,000 in expenditures, resulting in a $2,050,000 funding gap. To achieve a balanced budget, staff proposes a transfer from reserves. Discussion followed regarding the City's reserve levels and the importance of maintaining the statutorily required reserve balance. Staff explained that the proposed reserve transfer would address funding needs within the General Fund, Capital Fund, Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) Fund, Utility Fund, and St …
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💰 Federal awards (top 10 by amount)
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$5.8MEEC-LUKOS JV, LLC
Department of Health and Human Services · VAERS CLINICAL SERVICES SUPPORT
$4.7MTECHNOLOGY RESEARCH CONSULTANTS, INCORPORATED
Department of Defense · STABILATOR AMPLIFIERS
$4.3MEEC-LUKOS JV, LLC
Department of Defense · THE NORAD AND USNORTHCOM REQUIREMENT IS FOR NON-PERSONAL, PROFESSIONAL
$1.3MEEC-LUKOS JV, LLC
General Services Administration · SECURITY ADMINISTRATION SUPPORT
$1.2MEEC-LUKOS JV, LLC
Department of Defense · NORAD AND USNORTHCOM J2 INSIDER THREAT PROGRAM SUPPORT
$466,000CW3RET ENTERPRISE LLC
Department of Defense · DTCS
$412,253EEC-LUKOS JV, LLC
Department of Defense · THIS REQUIREMENT IS FOR TWO CONTRACT MANPOWER EQUIVALENTS (CMES) (1) K
$362,539CW3RET ENTERPRISE LLC
Department of Defense · SERVICE: PROVIDE ADMINISTRATIVE OVERSIGHT TO THE BEALE AIR FORCE BASE
$262,871CW3RET ENTERPRISE LLC
Department of Defense · MSAS LANGUAGE COURSE
$193,987CW3RET ENTERPRISE LLC
Department of Defense · AIRMAN AND FAMILY READINESS CENTER FRONT DESK CLERK

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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 fatalities4 (1 pedestrian · 2024)
Business establishments13,992 (232,278 employees · 2023)
Fair Market Rent (2BR)$1,337/mo (120 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

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1,453
Permitted housing units

Outcomes — economic mobility

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For kids who grew up here in low-income households, their adult household-income rank (0–1). The average hides a gap by race:

White kids
0.403
All kids
0.366
Black kids
0.301

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