Wildwood, FL

Code Compliance

The Wildwood Code Compliance Special Magistrate will hold a regular meeting to review code enforcement cases. The agenda includes one new business item: a property at 608 Third Avenue owned by Brian and Lisa Marx, cited for exterior maintenance, failure to abate, and junk/debris accumulation. The property is currently non-compliant.

• Case #26-0055: Brian and Lisa Marx, 608 Third Avenue, violations of Chapters 7, 9, and 15 (exterior maintenance, failure to abate, junk/debris).

Planning and Zoning Board

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Project Review Committee

City Commission

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Code Compliance

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Project Review Committee

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Planning and Zoning Board

Code Compliance

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Project Review Committee

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Planning and Zoning Board

LPA

Code Compliance

Project Review Committee

City Commission

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Planning and Zoning Board

Code Compliance

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Project Review Committee

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LPA

Planning and Zoning Board

Code Compliance

City Commission

Project Review Committee

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LPA

Planning and Zoning Board

Code Compliance

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Project Review Committee

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Planning and Zoning Board

LPA

Code Compliance

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Project Review Committee

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Planning and Zoning Board

LPA

Code Compliance

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Code Compliance

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Code Compliance

Code Compliance

City Commission

The Wildwood City Commission is meeting to consider several voluntary property annexations, a road agreement with Sumter County, and two contract approvals. The agenda includes a quasi-judicial public hearing for one annexation and first readings for four others, plus a change order for a street project and a work authorization for a repump station.

• Public hearing on voluntary annexation of 0.18 acres at 108 Fox Ct (O2026-36)
• First readings for annexations on Sandalwood Ln, Hancock Dr, and two on CR 213 (O2026-39 through O2026-42)
• Approval of amended Interlocal Service Boundary Roads Sub-Agreement with Sumter County (O2026-51)
• Barwick Street Improvement Project change order no. 1 for $119,764.30
• Kimley Horn work authorization no. 39 for CR 209 and Trailwinds forcemain repump station for $232,500

City Commission

The City Commission is holding a workshop to discuss the FY27 budget, including a third budget presentation and a 10% budget reduction exercise. This is a discussion item, not a final decision, and the agenda contains no other substantive business beyond these items.

• FY27 third budget presentation
• 10% budget reduction exercise

Project Review Committee

The Project Review Committee will consider three items: a partial replat of the South Wildwood Industrial Park, a new dental office in the Bethany Estates Medical Complex, and a Chick-Fil-A restaurant. Staff recommends approval for all items, with the dental office and Chick-Fil-A contingent on resolving outstanding comments.

• 25-0505 (PLAT) — South Wildwood Industrial Park partial replat for Parcels 5A, 6B, and 6C
• 25-3341 (SP) — 3,016 SF dental office at Bethany Estates Medical Complex on 2.78 acres
• 26-0520 (SP) — 5,218 SF Chick-Fil-A restaurant with 73 parking spaces on 2.09 acres

City Commission

The City Commission will hold public hearings on three small-scale comprehensive plan amendments and accompanying rezonings, plus two voluntary annexations. The commission will also consider a $3.16 million payment for the Water Reclamation Facility project and a $499,316 payment for Millennium Park improvements. A resolution updating the city's personnel policy on political activities is up for approval.

• Ordinance O2026-25: change 5 acres on parcel D32-161 from Industrial (Sumter) to Industrial (City) for Rainey Construction
• Ordinance O2026-31: change 3.18 acres on parcels G33-015, G33-075, G33-147 from Agricultural to Central Mixed Use for Silver Oaks at Warm Springs
• Ordinance O2026-33: change 9 acres on seven parcels from Agricultural to Central Mixed Use for Naimat Jesus, Inc.
• Voluntary annexation of 0.5 acres at 7310 CR 213 (parcel F01-025) and first reading of annexation for 0.18 acres at 108 Fox Court
• Pay application No. 17 for Water Reclamation Facility: $3,157,164.02; Millennium Park Improvements pay application No. 18: $499,316.82

Code Compliance

The Code Compliance body will meet to discuss the enforcement process and swear in city staff. The meeting includes requests for satisfaction of orders for two cases involving property violations.

• Case# 25-0131 / # 25-0022: Exotic Animals violations at 701 Third Avenue
• Case# 25-0066: Exterior maintenance, failure to abate, and junk/debris violations at 701 Third Avenue

LPA

Planning and Zoning Board

The Planning and Zoning Board is meeting to discuss and potentially approve an improvement plat for the Bethany Medical Complex. The agenda is relatively light, with only one new business item. The meeting will also include approval of summary minutes from the previous meeting.

• Bethany Medical Complex Improvement Plat (5 commercial lots, 2.72 acres)

City Commission

The City Commission is holding a workshop to review the FY27 budget presentation. No other items are listed for decision or discussion.

• FY27 Budget Presentation

City Commission

The City Commission will hold a public hearing on a voluntary annexation of 13.44 acres on CR 217 for a 50-unit subdivision, along with first readings of several land-use and zoning map amendments. Consent items include approval of the FY27 WUDD budget and a utility easement for Duke Energy. Financial items include setting the FY27 millage rate and approving a construction loan agreement with FDEP. The Police Department quarterly report and a second budget workshop on August 3 are also on the agenda.

• Public hearing on annexation of 13.28 acres on CR 217 for 50-unit subdivision (AD Wildwood LLC)
• First reading of comprehensive plan and zoning amendments for 5 acres (Rainey Construction) to Industrial/M-1
• First reading of comprehensive plan and zoning amendments for 3.18 acres (Silver Oaks) to Central Mixed Use
• First reading of comprehensive plan and zoning amendments for 9 acres (Naimat Jesus, Inc.) to Central Mixed Use
• Setting FY27 millage rate and approving Barwick Street improvements payment of $262,269.19

The City Commission unanimously approved a construction loan agreement with the Florida Department of Environmental Protection for $20M in referendum-approved wastewater treatment plant funding, and set the FY27 millage rate at 2.8287, which matches the current rate but exceeds the rolled-back rate, representing a potential tax increase. The commission also approved a voluntary annexation for a 13.28-acre parcel (Wildwood 50-Unit Subdivision) and several construction payment applications. A reimbursement request from St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church for $61,000 in asbestos costs was denied.

• Approved $20M construction loan agreement with FDEP for wastewater treatment plant (unanimous)
• Set FY27 millage rate at 2.8287, exceeding rolled-back rate (unanimous)
• Approved voluntary annexation of 13.28-acre parcel for Wildwood 50-Unit Subdivision (unanimous)
• Approved Barwick Street Improvements Payment Application No. 2 for $262,269.19 (unanimous)
• Approved CR 501 WTP Iron Filter Project Pay App #12 for $96,718.30 (unanimous)
• Approved R-12 Reclaim Pump Station Pay Application No. 3 for $94,554.03 (unanimous)
• Denied St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church reimbursement request for $61,000 asbestos cost (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including budget, easement, and site plans (unanimous)

City Commission

The City Commission will hold a workshop to discuss the initial budget presentation for fiscal year 2027. Other discussion items include the Issue Campaign Advocacy and the Edelman Trust Barometer.

• First FY 27 budget presentation
• Issue Campaign Advocacy discussion
• Edelman Trust Barometer discussion

The City Commission held a workshop to review the first FY 2027 budget presentation, covering personnel, equipment, capital improvements, and property tax reform impacts. The Commission reached consensus to keep the current millage rate of 2.8287 mills and to retain all proposed personnel and benefit items, including COLA, merit increases, longevity bonuses, and health insurance. No formal votes were taken; the only motion was to adjourn, which passed unanimously.

• Consensus to keep current millage rate of 2.8287 mills
• Agreed to keep all personnel and benefit items in budget (COLA, merit, longevity, health insurance)
• Discussed two capital improvement fund scenarios based on property tax reform outcome
• Adjourned meeting unanimously (5-0)

Project Review Committee

The Project Review Committee will consider modifications to a previously approved Circle K project and a request for an improvement plat for the Bethany Medical Complex. Staff recommends approval for both items.

• Modifications to project SP 2405-001 for Circle K at US 301 & CR 462
• Improvement plat for Bethany Medical Complex consisting of 5 commercial lots on 2.72 acres

The Project Review Committee unanimously approved two development items: a site plan modification for a Circle K at US 301 & CR 462, and an improvement plat for the Bethany Medical Complex. Both motions passed without opposition. No other substantive business was conducted.

• Approved 26-0318 SPM - Circle K US 301 & CR 462 (unanimous)
• Approved 26-1425 (PLAT) Bethany Medical Complex Improvement Plat (unanimous)
• Approved June 9, 2026 meeting minutes (unanimous)

City Commission

The City Commission will hold public hearings on two voluntary annexations (3.40 acres and 3.08 acres) and a legislative hearing to amend the golf cart ordinance. The consent agenda includes expenditure reports, meeting minutes, and right-of-way deeds. Also on the agenda: first reading of a 13.44-acre annexation, adoption of a golf cart district map, and approval of financial items including a $3.17 million water reclamation facility payment.

• Annexation of 3.40 acres at southeast corner of CR 106 and NE 42nd Blvd (40 Magnolia Development)
• Annexation of 3.08 acres near Warm Springs Ave and Bigham Trl (Silver Oaks at Warm Springs)
• Amendment to replace Sections 12-151 through 12-155 of the golf cart ordinance
• Payment application No. 16 for Water Reclamation Facility Project: $3,169,069.45
• Award of parks pole barn contract to Mark Cook Builders, Inc. for $223,723

The Commission passed a new golf cart ordinance and an accompanying interactive district map. Two annexation requests were approved, and several project payments and contracts were authorized.

• Approved Golf Cart Ordinance 02026-28 (4-1)
• Approved Resolution R2026-15 to adopt Golf Cart District Map (5-0)
• Approved annexation of 40 Magnolia Development (5-0)
• Approved annexation of Silver Oaks at Warm Springs (5-0)
• Approved $3,169,069.45 payment for Water Reclamation Facility Project (5-0)
• Approved $511,694.86 payment for Millennium Park Phase 1 & 2 (5-0)
• Awarded $223,723 Parks and Recreation Pole Barn contract to Mark Cook Builders, Inc. (5-0)
• Approved Amendment No. 1 to Sumter County Dragon Boat Club Inc. agreement (4-1)

Planning and Zoning Board

The Planning and Zoning Board will discuss and vote on five new business items, including three zoning map amendments, a medical office site plan, and a self-storage facility. All items have staff recommendations for approval. The rezonings involve converting county-zoned parcels to city zoning districts, accompanied by concurrent comprehensive plan amendments. The self-storage project includes two approved technical waivers reducing parking and substituting tree requirements.

• Rezoning for Naimat Jesus, Inc.: Change 9 acres from RR1 (County) to CMU (City) for parcels G29A141–G29A147
• Rezoning for Rainey Construction Land Company, LLC: Change 5 acres from ID (County) to M-1 (City) on parcel D32-161
• Rezoning for Silver Oaks at Warm Springs: Change 3.18 acres from RR1 (County) to CMU (City) on parcels G33-015, G33-075, G33-147
• Preston Place Commercial Site: 5,200 SF medical office with infrastructure improvements on 1.10 acres
• Indian Oaks Self Storage: 120,000 SF facility with technical waivers reducing parking from 51 to 15 spaces and allowing understory trees for canopy trees

The Planning and Zoning Board recommended favorable approval for all five items on the agenda, forwarding them to the City Commission for final decisions. These included three rezoning requests, one commercial site plan, and one self-storage facility site plan. No public comments were made on any item.

• Recommended approval of rezoning 25-3354 (Naimat Jesus, Inc) from RR-51 to CMU (passed)
• Recommended approval of rezoning 26-2002 (Rainey Construction) from ID to M-1 (passed)
• Recommended approval of rezoning 26-2161 (Silver Oaks at Warm Springs) from RR1 to CMU (passed)
• Recommended approval of site plan 25-1500 Preston Place Commercial Site (passed)
• Recommended approval of site plan 25-3741 Indian Oaks Self Storage (passed)
• Approved June 2, 2026 meeting minutes

LPA

The Planning & Zoning Board will consider three comprehensive plan amendments to change land-use designations on parcels totaling about 17 acres. Two seek to change from Agricultural (Sumter County) to Central Mixed Use (City of Wildwood), and one from Industrial (Sumter County) to Industrial (City of Wildwood). Staff recommends approval for all three.

• 25-3353 (CP): Naimat Jesus, Inc requests change from Agricultural to Central Mixed Use on 9 acres (parcels G29A141-147).
• 26-2004 (CP): Rainey Construction Land Company, LLC requests change from Industrial (Sumter) to Industrial (City) on 5 acres (parcel D32-161).
• 26-2163 (CP): Silver Oaks at Warm Springs requests change from Agricultural to Central Mixed Use on 3.18 acres (parcels G33-015, G33-075, G33-147).
• All three requests are accompanied by corresponding rezoning ordinances (O2026-33, O2026-26, O2026-32).
• Board will also approve minutes from the June 2, 2026 regular meeting.

Code Compliance

The Wildwood Code Compliance Commission will hold hearings on foreclosure orders for failure to pay fines and costs in two cases involving BMS Holdings properties. A third case will receive an enforcement order with fines for non-compliance with multiple code violations.

• Foreclosure hearing for Case# 25-0060 at 802 High Street for unpaid fines and costs
• Foreclosure hearing for Case# 25-0146 at 696 Kilgore Street for unpaid fines and costs
• Enforcement order with fines for Case# 26-0040 at 500 E Gulf Atlantic Highway for multiple code violations

The Special Magistrate approved the June 2, 2026 minutes and issued foreclosure orders for two BMS Holdings properties (802 High Street and 696 Kilgore Street) due to unpaid fines and costs totaling $45,598.77. A new case involving a food truck operation at 500 E Gulf Atlantic Highway was heard but no ruling was made; the magistrate took it under advisement.

• Approved June 2, 2026 summary minutes (passed)
• Ordered foreclosure on 802 High Street for unpaid $19,847.62 (passed)
• Ordered foreclosure on 696 Kilgore Street for unpaid $25,751.15 (passed)
• Took food truck case at 500 E Gulf Atlantic Highway under advisement, no ruling

City Commission

The commission will hold a public hearing on Ordinance O2026-23, which would establish minimum distances between smoke shops and places of worship, schools, daycare facilities, and city-owned public facilities. A second public hearing considers expanding the Villages Community Development District No. 9 by 9.7 acres. Several voluntary annexations and land-use changes are up for first reading. The consent agenda includes contract extensions for electrical services and approval of a subdivision plat.

• Ordinance O2026-23: establish distance criteria for smoke shops near churches, schools, daycares, and city facilities
• Ordinance O2026-22: amend boundaries of Villages CDD No. 9, net increase of 9.7 acres to total 1,319.5 acres
• Ordinance O2026-21: voluntary annexation of 5 acres east of US 301 (Rainey Construction)
• First reading of Ordinance O2026-19 & O2026-20: Myles Enterprises land-use and zoning change on 9.77 acres from county to city rural residential
• Millennium Park Phase 1 & 2 project payment application No. 16 for $449,389.03

The City Commission unanimously approved Ordinance O2026-22, amending Village Community Development District No. 9 boundaries to add 37 residential units and dedicate roads in Shanty Creek to the city. The commission also approved Ordinance O2026-23, establishing separation requirements for smoke shops from schools, churches, playgrounds, and other smoke shops. Both ordinances passed unanimously after public hearings.

• Approved consent agenda including expenditure report, minutes, contract extensions, and land use items.
• Approved proclamation declaring July 2026 as Park and Recreation Month.
• Approved Ordinance O2026-22 amending Village CDD No. 9 boundaries (net increase 9.7 acres, 37 residential units).
• Approved Ordinance O2026-23 establishing smoke shop distance criteria from schools, churches, playgrounds, and other smoke shops.
• Approved Ordinance O2026-21 for Rainey Construction Land Company, LLC annexation.
• Approved Millennium Park Phase 1 & 2 Payment Application No. 16 for $449,389.03.
• Approved Barwick Street Improvements Payment Application No. 1 for $108,277.01.
• Held first readings (no vote) for ordinances on Myles Enterprises LLC land use and zoning, and annexations for 40 Magnolia Development and Silver Oaks at Warm Springs.

City Commission

The City Commission is holding a special meeting to recognize Mayor Ed Wolf for 50 years of public service. The agenda consists primarily of procedural items and a public forum.

• Recognition of Mayor Ed Wolf for 50 years of public service to the City of Wildwood

The special meeting was held solely to recognize Mayor Ed Wolf's 50 years of public service. The Florida League of Cities presented him with the Mayor John Land Years of Service Award, and Representative Daniel Webster gave him an American flag. No other business was conducted, and the meeting adjourned after the ceremony.

• Recognized Mayor Ed Wolf for 50 years of public service with award and flag presentation
• Adjourned meeting at 9:19 a.m. (unanimous)

Project Review Committee

The Wildwood Project Review Committee will meet to approve minutes from a previous meeting and consider two development proposals: a 120,000-square-foot self-storage facility and a 5,200-square-foot medical office.

• Approval of May 12, 2026, meeting minutes
• Consideration of 25-3741- SP - Indian Oaks Self Storage (120,000 SF)
• Consideration of 25-1500 Preston Place Commercial Site (5,200 SF medical office)
• Request for technical waivers to reduce parking spaces and substitute canopy trees

The Project Review Committee approved two site plans: Indian Oaks Self Storage and Preston Place Commercial Site, both unanimously. The Indian Oaks approval included two technical waivers for parking and tree substitutions, with a developers' agreement pending for the water main extension surety. The Preston Place approval was for a single-tenant commercial building with one sewer and water connection.

• Approved 25-3741 Indian Oaks Self Storage site plan (unanimous)
• Approved 25-1500 Preston Place Commercial Site plan (unanimous)
• Approved May 12, 2026 summary minutes (unanimous)

City Commission

The City Commission will hold a public hearing on a 9.77-acre annexation request and review several first-reading ordinances. These include new distance requirements for smoke shops and updates to the golf cart ordinance. The body will also consider several high-value water reclamation facility payments.

• Public hearing for voluntary annexation of 9.77 acres on E C 470 (Myles Enterprises LLC)
• Proposed ordinance to regulate distance between smoke shops and schools, churches, and daycares
• Proposed amendment to increase Villages Community Development District No. 9 by 9.7 acres
• Payment of $3,242,841.90 for the Water Reclamation Facility project
• Additional services contract for CPH Engineering for $2,585,220.00

The Wildwood City Commission approved the consent agenda and several financial items, including a $2,585,220 contract for construction administration phase 3 on the Water Reclamation Facility and a $3,242,841.90 pay application for the same project. Four ordinances received first readings only, with public hearings set for June 22, 2026. All votes were unanimous among present commissioners; Commissioner Fountaine was absent.

• Approved consent agenda items A-N (unanimous)
• Approved Wildwood WRF Additional Services No. 2 for CPH Engineering, $2,585,220 (unanimous)
• Approved Pay Application No. 15 for Water Reclamation Facility, $3,242,841.90 (unanimous)
• Approved North Old Wire Water Main Replacement Pay App No. 4, $106,521.53 (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution R2026-14 for IT surplus computers (unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance O2026-18 for Myles Enterprises LLC (unanimous)
• Approved Wildwood Pollinator Week 2026 proclamation (unanimous)
• Set public hearings for June 22, 2026 on four ordinances (first reading only)

Code Compliance

The Code Compliance body will review two non-compliant cases involving property maintenance and unsafe structures. The meeting includes an overview of the code enforcement process and the swearing in of city staff.

• Case# 2101-0003: 710 Jackson Street (James Jackson) regarding exterior maintenance, nuisance abatement, solid waste, weeds, and unsafe structure
• Case# 2106-0004: 311 Mill Street (Bryce Parris and Derek Grady) regarding exterior maintenance, nuisance abatement, solid waste, weeds, and unsafe structure

The Wildwood Code Compliance Special Magistrate approved minutes from May 5, 2026, and heard two old business cases. For 710 Jackson Street, the magistrate ordered full compliance within 30 days, a $250 daily fine after that, potential foreclosure within 90 days, and case costs of $146.27. For 311 Mill Street, the magistrate ordered full compliance within 45 days, a $250 daily fine after that, and 45 days to pay case costs of $146.27. No new business was discussed.

• Approved May 5, 2026 minutes (passed)
• Ordered 30-day compliance, $250 daily fine, potential foreclosure, $146.27 costs for 710 Jackson St. (passed)
• Ordered 45-day compliance, $250 daily fine, $146.27 costs for 311 Mill St. (passed)

LPA

The Wildwood Planning & Zoning Board, acting as the Local Planning Agency, will consider a proposed small-scale future land use map amendment for two parcels totaling 9.77 acres. The applicant, Myles Enterprises LLC, seeks to change the designation from Agriculture (Sumter County) to Rural Residential (City). Staff recommends approval. The meeting also includes routine approval of minutes and adjournment.

• Small-scale comprehensive plan amendment (26-0559) for parcels K13-042 and K13-012 (9.77 acres) from Agriculture to Rural Residential

The Local Planning Agency recommended favorable approval of Ordinance O2026-19, a Small-Scale Comprehensive Plan Amendment to change the future land use designation of a parcel owned by Myles Enterprises LLC from Agricultural to Rural Residential. The recommendation will be forwarded to the City Commission for final determination. No public comments were made, and the motion passed with one vote.

• Recommended approval of Ordinance O2026-19 (Small-Scale Comprehensive Plan Amendment) (1-0)

Planning and Zoning Board

The Planning and Zoning Board will vote on a zoning map amendment for Myles Enterprises, a subdivision plat for 117 single-family lots at Northern Pines, and a master plan for VOSO Phase 31YZ allowing up to 2,000 dwelling units on 641 acres. Staff recommends approval on all three items.

• Zoning map amendment for parcels K13-042 & K13-012 (Myles Enterprises LLC)
• Northern Pines Subdivision Improvement Plat: 117 single-family lots, dog park, tot lot, pickleball court on 24 acres
• VOSO Phase 31YZ Master Plan: up to 2,000 residential units and non-residential areas on 641.30 acres
• Construction of a 6-inch force main approximately 2,690 feet along CR 222

The Wildwood Planning and Zoning Board met and made favorable recommendations on three items, all forwarded to the City Commission for final decisions. The board approved the May 5, 2026 meeting minutes. No owners or public speakers were present for any case.

• Approved May 5, 2026 meeting minutes (passed)
• Recommended approval of rezoning 26-5061 (RZ) Myles Enterprises LLC, Ordinance O2026-20, from RR-5 county to RR Rural Residential (passed)
• Recommended approval of 25-3061 (PLAT) Northern Pines Subdivision Improvement Plat, 117 single-family lots, subject to outstanding city attorney comment (passed)
• Recommended approval of 26-1168 (SP) VOSO Phase 31YZ Master Plan, up to 2,000 dwelling units (passed)

City Commission

City Commission

The City Commission will meet to discuss updates on the Martin Theatre redevelopment and development services. The body is considering two financial approvals for infrastructure and park projects. The meeting also includes a report on an injection well project letter of opposition.

• Millennium Park Phase 1 & 2 Project Change Order No. 25 for $267,283.91
• North Old Wire water main replacement Pay App No. 3 for $137,399.08
• Martin Theatre redevelopment project presentation
• Injection well project letter of opposition
• Development Services Department update

The Wildwood City Commission held a special meeting with presentations on Development Services and the Martin Theatre redevelopment project, but no formal votes were taken on those items. The Commission unanimously approved a $267,283.91 change order for Millennium Park Phase 1 & 2, a $137,399.08 pay application for the North Old Wire Water Main Replacement, a parking plan for the Happy Birthday America event, and a letter of opposition to a proposed injection well project in Sumter County.

• Approved Millennium Park Phase 1 & 2 Change Order No. 25 for $267,283.91 (unanimous)
• Approved North Old Wire Water Main Replacement Pay App No. 3 for $137,399.08 (unanimous)
• Approved parking plan for Happy Birthday America event (unanimous)
• Approved sending letter of opposition to injection well project, signed by Mayor (unanimous)

Project Review Committee

The Project Review Committee is considering recommendations for several development projects. These include a large-scale master plan, a new residential subdivision, and commercial modifications.

• VOSO Phase 31YZ Master Plan: residential and non-residential areas on 641.30 acres with up to 2,000 dwelling units
• Northern Pine Subdivision Improvement Plat: 117 single-family lots on 24 acres including a dog park and pickle ball court
• The Wash Saloon: conversion of an 8,288 SF building to a laundromat with a request to reduce parking from 33 to 9 spaces
• 708 N Main Modification: minor site plan modification for a 1,222 square foot commercial building

The Project Review Committee approved all four items on the agenda: the Northern Pines Subdivision Improvement Plat, The Wash Saloon site plan modification, the 708 N Main modification, and the VOSO Phase 31YZ Master Plan. All motions passed unanimously with no denials or tabling. The meeting was procedural and brief, adjourning at 10:18 a.m.

• Approved Northern Pines Subdivision Improvement Plat (25-3061) unanimously
• Approved The Wash Saloon site plan modification (25-4838) unanimously, reducing parking from 33 to 9 spaces
• Approved 708 N Main modification (26-0689) unanimously
• Approved VOSO Phase 31YZ Master Plan (26-1168) unanimously

City Commission

The Wildwood City Commission will hold public hearings on two comprehensive plan amendments and zoning changes to allow mobile home parks on properties totaling about 10.16 acres, with one recommended for denial and the other for approval. Commissioners will also vote on establishing the Middleton Community Development District B covering 595.5 acres, annexing 9.77 acres on E C 470, and approving over $7.2 million in pay applications including $4.27 million for the Water Reclamation Facility project. Consent agenda items include purchasing seven police interceptors for $466,866 and a police admin vehicle for $46,734.

• Ordinance O2026-16 establishing Middleton CDD B on 595.5 acres for The Villages of Southern Oaks (staff recommends approval)
• Ordinance O2026-8 and O2026-12: small-scale comprehensive plan amendments to designate two parcels as Mobile Home Park (one recommended denial, one approval)
• Ordinance O2026-9 and O2026-13: corresponding zoning changes to MHP (denial for 10 acres on D32-173, approval for 0.16 acres at 72 Seminole Path)
• Ordinance O2026-18 first reading: voluntary annexation of 9.77 acres on E C 470 by Myles Enterprises LLC
• Pay applications totaling $4,267,041 for Water Reclamation Facility, $1,160,314 for R-12 Reclaim Pump Station, $258,319 for Millennium Park Phase 1 & 2, and $1,224,696 for pavement rehabilitation

The Wildwood City Commission unanimously approved multiple financial items, including a $4,267,041.03 pay application for the Water Reclamation Facility, $466,866.02 for seven police vehicles, and a $281,928 design contract for a police substation. Two rezoning/annexation ordinances were approved, while two related items were withdrawn by the applicant. The commission also approved resolutions for surplus vehicles, the emergency operations plan, and a walking path funding arrangement.

• Approved $4,267,041.03 pay application for Water Reclamation Facility (unanimous)
• Approved $466,866.02 for seven 2026 Ford Interceptor police vehicles (unanimous)
• Approved $281,928 design contract with KP Studio for police substation (unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance O2026-12 for voluntary annexation at 72 Seminole Path (unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance O2026-13 rezoning 72 Seminole Path from R6M to MHP (unanimous)
• Approved $1,224,696.40 funding authorization for pavement rehabilitation (unanimous)
• Approved $1,160,313.85 pay application for R-12 Reclaim Pump Station (unanimous)
• Approved PWAC funding for Okahumpka Run walking path with city maintenance (unanimous)

Planning and Zoning Board

The Planning and Zoning Board will hear three matters: a conversion of an existing building to a pet training facility with a landscape buffer waiver, a variance to remove 41 heritage trees for the Northern Pines Subdivision, and a variance to remove 2 heritage trees for Summerfield Cottages. Staff recommends approval on all items.

• 25-4176 (SP) Total Pet Care – conversion of 3,000 SF residential building and 1,500 SF barn to pet training facility on 2 acres, with technical waiver for northern, southern, and eastern landscape buffers (white vinyl fence planned).
• 26-1572 (V) Northern Pines Subdivision Heritage Tree Removal Variance – request to remove 41 heritage trees on parcels D30-016, D30-043, D30-083, D30-097; partial mitigation per LDR 6.10, remaining exempt per Developer's Agreement.
• 26-1664 (V) Summerfield Cottages Heritage Trees Removal Variance – request to remove 2 heritage trees on parcel C13-034.

The Planning and Zoning Board approved a site plan for a pet training facility, a variance to remove 41 heritage trees in Northern Pines Subdivision, and a variance to remove two heritage live oaks in Summerfield Cottages. All decisions were made by Special Magistrate Holt, with no other board members present. The pet care site plan will go to the City Commission for final determination.

• Approved site plan 25-4176 (SP) Total Pet Care, recommending approval to City Commission
• Granted variance 26-1572 (V) to remove 41 heritage trees in Northern Pines Subdivision
• Granted variance 26-1664 (V) to remove two heritage live oaks in Summerfield Cottages
• Approved summary minutes for April 7, 2026, meetings

LPA

Code Compliance

The Wildwood Code Compliance Board will hold a regular meeting to address one enforcement case. The case concerns a property at 401 Kilgore Street with violations of property maintenance, nuisance, solid waste/weeds, and an unsafe structure. The respondent, Vermont LLC, is currently non-compliant. The board may take action on the case.

• City of Wildwood Case# 26-0009: respondent Vermont LLC, property at 401 Kilgore Street, Unit 402 Terry Street, with violations of Chapter 7 Exterior Property Maintenance, Chapter 9 Nuisance Abatement, Chapter 15 Solid Waste and Weeds, and Florida Building Code Unsafe Structure; status non-compliant

The Special Magistrate found Vermont LLC in violation for unsafe conditions at 401 Kilgore Street and ordered immediate repairs, including roof, electrical, plumbing, smoke detectors, and soffit work, plus a $500 per day fine and $213.08 in case costs. The property had been condemned after a tenant complaint about unlivable conditions. The owner's request for 30-60 days to comply was not granted; fines begin immediately.

• Approved April 7, 2026 summary minutes (passed)
• Found Vermont LLC in violation at 401 Kilgore Street (passed)
• Ordered immediate repairs: roof, electrical, plumbing, smoke detectors, soffit (passed)
• Imposed $500 per day fine starting May 5, 2026 (passed)
• Assessed $213.08 code enforcement fee (passed)
• Granted 10 days to pay case costs (passed)

City Commission

The City Commission will discuss a second budget amendment for fiscal year 2025-2026 and a utility rights-of-way franchise agreement with Duke Energy. The body will also consider boundary changes for two Community Development Districts and the annexation of a property on Seminole Path.

• Resolution R2026-7 to amend the FY 2025-2026 budget
• Ordinance O2026-17 for a Duke Energy utility rights-of-way franchise
• Payment of $308,021.52 for Millennium Park Phase 1 & 2 Project
• Payment of $199,612.33 and change order of $38,073.37 for North Old Wire Water Main Replacement
• Proposed establishment of Middleton Community Development District B encompassing 595.5 acres

The Wildwood City Commission approved a second budget amendment for FY26, which includes a $68,000 starting salary for police officers and transfers $500,000 in excess funds to the Capital Improvement Fund. The commission also approved several ordinances, including boundary amendments for Village CDDs No. 15 and 16, a Duke Energy franchise agreement, and a voluntary annexation at 72 Seminole Path. All votes were unanimous.

• Approved FY26 Second Budget Amendment (Resolution R2026-7) (5-0)
• Approved Village CDD No. 15 boundary amendment (Ordinance 02026-14) (5-0)
• Approved Village CDD No. 16 boundary amendment (Ordinance 02026-15) (5-0)
• Approved Duke Energy franchise agreement (Ordinance O2026-17) (5-0)
• Approved voluntary annexation at 72 Seminole Path (Ordinance O2026-11) (5-0)
• Approved right-of-way abandonment for portion of CR 569 (Resolution R2026-6) (5-0)
• Approved purchasing policy update (Resolution R2026-8) (5-0)
• Approved resolution opposing property tax reform (Resolution R2026-9) (5-0)