Winter Haven, FL

Special Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) Board Meeting

The Winter Haven Community Redevelopment Agency board will consider several action items, including appointments to advisory committees, a developer's agreement for Bowen Yard West, a design-build contract for a Neighborhood Service Center, and the FY 2026-2027 annual budget. The meeting also includes public comment and board/staff comments.

• Appointments to Downtown and Florence Villa advisory committees
• Developer's Agreement for Bowen Yard West (TIF application included)
• RFQ-26-25: Design Build Services for Neighborhood Service Center award
• Resolution R-CRA-26-02: CRA Annual Budget for FY 2026-2027

Planning Commission Meeting

The Winter Haven Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on a request by Street Land Trust 150 for special use approval to operate a large-scale drinking establishment in the Commercial-Downtown (C-1) zoning district at 150 Second Street, NW. The meeting also includes approval of the August 4, 2026 minutes and standard procedural items.

• Special use request P-26-04-S for a large-scale drinking establishment at 150 Second Street, NW (0.09 acres)
• Approval of August 4, 2026 meeting minutes

Special Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) Board Meeting

The Winter Haven Community Redevelopment Agency board will consider several action items, including appointments to advisory committees, a developer's agreement for the Bowen Yard West project, a design-build contract for a Neighborhood Service Center, and the FY 2026-2027 annual budget. The meeting is scheduled for August 24, 2026, at City Hall.

• Appointments to Downtown and Florence Villa advisory committees
• Developer's Agreement for Bowen Yard West
• RFQ-26-25 Design Build Services for Neighborhood Service Center
• Resolution R-CRA-26-02: CRA Annual Budget for FY 2026-2027

City Commission Meeting

The Winter Haven City Commission will hold a public hearing on a second-reading ordinance to rezone six parcels at 717 Sixth Street SW from Commercial-Heavy (C-4) to Planned Unit Development (PUD). The consent agenda includes a one-year collective bargaining agreement with the firefighters union, an award for a lift station project, and an equipment donation. New business includes a construction manager agreement for water facilities and a transitional affordable housing agreement.

• O-26-19: Rezone six parcels at 717 Sixth Street SW from C-4 to PUD (Lake May District JV, LLC)
• IAFF Local 4967 Collective Bargaining Agreement for 2025-2026
• ITB-26-46: Award for Lift Station 151 Shipp Reck Harbor
• RFQ-26-08: Construction Manager at Risk agreement with Wharton-Smith for Cypresswood and Pollard Road water facilities
• Transitional Affordable Housing Agreement with Heart for Winter Haven, Inc.

City Commission Meeting

The Winter Haven City Commission will hold a regular meeting on August 24, 2026, with a public hearing on a rezoning request, a second reading of a compensation ordinance, and several consent agenda items including a firefighter union contract and water infrastructure awards. The meeting also includes new business on a construction manager agreement and a transitional housing agreement.

• O-26-19: Rezone six parcels at 717 Sixth Street SW from C-4 to PUD (Lake May District JV, LLC)
• IAFF Local 4967 Collective Bargaining Agreement for 2025-2026
• ITB-26-46: Award for Lift Station 151 Shipp Reck Harbor
• O-26-21: Ordinance on compensation of City Commissioners and Mayor (first reading)
• RFQ-26-08: Construction Manager at Risk agreement with Wharton-Smith for Cypresswood and Pollard Road water facilities

City Commission Agenda Review Session

The Winter Haven City Commission will hold a regular meeting on August 24, 2026, to consider a rezoning request, approve a collective bargaining agreement with firefighters, and award contracts for water infrastructure. The agenda also includes a first reading of an ordinance to set commissioner and mayor compensation, and a new business item to approve a construction manager for water facility upgrades.

• O-26-19: Rezone six parcels at 717 Sixth Street SW from C-4 to PUD (second reading/public hearing)
• IAFF Local 4967 collective bargaining agreement for 2025-2026 (consent agenda)
• Award ITB-26-46 for Lift Station 151 Shipp Reck Harbor (consent agenda)
• O-26-21: First reading of ordinance on commissioner and mayor compensation
• RFQ-26-08: Approve Construction Manager at Risk agreement with Wharton-Smith for Cypresswood and Pollard Road water facilities

Special Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) Downtown Advisory Committee Meeting

The Winter Haven CRA Downtown Advisory Committee will hold a special meeting on August 17, 2026, to discuss the FY 2026-2027 budget and take action on the Bowen Yard West project. The agenda includes a review of the Bowen Yard West TIF Application and the associated Developer's Agreement. Staff from the Department of Economic Opportunity & Community Investment will present these items for committee consideration.

• Review of FY 2026-2027 Budget
• Action on Developer's Agreement for Bowen Yard West
• Review of Bowen Yard West TIF Application

Special Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) Downtown Advisory Committee Meeting

The Downtown Advisory Committee is meeting to receive a presentation on the FY 2026-2027 budget and to consider a developer's agreement for the Bowen Yard West project, including a TIF application. The meeting is a special session with action items and public comment periods.

• FY 2026-2027 Budget presentation
• Developer's Agreement for Bowen Yard West
• Bowen Yard West TIF Application
• Next regular meeting set for October 5, 2026

City Commission Meeting

The City Commission will hold a public hearing on a second-reading ordinance amending industrial pretreatment fees, and will consider a first-reading rezoning request for six parcels on Sixth Street SW. The consent agenda includes design contracts for a complete street project and an aquifer restoration change order. The meeting also includes presentations, minutes approval, and reports on housing and a fire assessment study.

• O-26-18: Amends industrial pretreatment code sections 19-80, 19-150, 19-151
• O-26-19: Rezone six parcels from C-4 to PUD at 717 Sixth Street SW
• Kimley-Horn design services for 8th Street NW and Avenue L NW Complete Street Project
• Change Order #4 for East Winter Haven Aquifer Recharge and Wetland Restoration
• Scope of work with Raftelis for Fire Assessment Study

City Commission Water Department Budget Briefing Workshop and Agenda Review Workshop Meeting

The City Commission will hold a workshop to discuss the Water Department's proposed budget for fiscal year 2026-2027 and review the upcoming meeting agenda. No decisions are scheduled; this is a discussion-only session.

• Water Department FY 2026-2027 Proposed Budget presentation by City Manager T. Michael Stavres
• Agenda review session workshop

Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) Florence Villa Advisory Committee

The CRA Florence Villa Advisory Committee will meet to consider a Residential Improvement Grant for 1923 Brown St. NE and appoint a new chair. The agenda also includes approval of prior meeting minutes and staff reports.

• Residential Improvement Grant for 1923 Brown St. NE
• Appointment of Committee Chair
• Approval of May 4, 2026 meeting minutes

City Commission Meeting

The City Commission will hold a public hearing on industrial pretreatment ordinances and consider a rezoning request for six parcels. The body will also review design services for street projects and a fire assessment study.

• O-26-19: Request to rezone six parcels at 717 Sixth Street, SW from Commercial-Heavy (C-4) to Planned Unit Development (PUD)
• O-26-18: Second reading and public hearing to amend Code of Ordinances for Industrial Pretreatment
• Kimley-Horn design services for 8th Street NW and Avenue L NW Complete Street Project
• Raftelis Financial Consultant, Inc. scope of work for a Fire Assessment Study
• Change Order #4 for East Winter Haven Aquifer Recharge and Wetland Restoration consulting design services

Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) Florence Villa Advisory Committee

The Florence Villa Advisory Committee will meet to approve minutes from the May 2026 meeting, appoint a chair, and review a residential improvement grant application for 1923 Brown Street NE. The committee will also receive updates on projects, grants, neighborhood services, and the budget.

• Appointment of Chair
• Residential Improvement Grant review for 1923 Brown St NE
• Project and Grant Updates
• Budget Update

City Commission Water Department Budget Briefing Workshop and Agenda Review Workshop Meeting

The City Commission will hold a briefing workshop to discuss the proposed Water Department budget for fiscal year 2026-2027. The meeting also includes an agenda review session workshop.

• Water Department FY 2026-2027 Proposed Budget Presentation

Special City Commission Meeting

The City Commission will hold a de novo hearing regarding a request by Samuel Anicette. The request seeks Special Use Approval for a large-scale drinking establishment.

• De novo hearing for Case Number P-26-02-S: large-scale drinking establishment at 221 Martin Luther King Boulevard, NE

Planning Commission Meeting

The Winter Haven Planning Commission will meet August 4 at 6 p.m. in City Hall to consider two zoning-related requests: a planned unit development amendment for AdventHealth Polk North, Inc. and a special use approval for personal storage by Vmar Dev, LLC. The meeting also includes routine procedural items such as approval of minutes and public comments.

• Amendment to Planned Unit Development Ordinance (O-24-47) for AdventHealth Polk North, Inc. at 6945 Cypress Gardens Boulevard (41.4 acres)
• Special Use Approval request by Vmar Dev, LLC for personal storage at Botticella Boulevard and Thompson Nursery Road (2.31 acres) in C-3 zoning district

City Commission Meeting

The Winter Haven City Commission will hold a public hearing on proposed updates to the 2050 Comprehensive Plan and Future Land Use Map Series. The meeting will also consider a Tampa Electric Company easement agreement, a millage rate proposal for FY 2026-27, and a task order for the Pollard Road Water Resource Facility expansion.

• TECO Easement agreement for location map review
• O-26-16: Adopt 2050 Winter Haven Comprehensive Plan (public hearing)
• O-26-17: Adopt 2050 Future Land Use Map Series (public hearing)
• O-26-18: Amend Industrial Pretreatment ordinance sections with fee schedule
• Approval of Task Order #3 for Pollard Road Water Resource Facility expansion

City Commission Meeting

The City Commission will hold public hearings on the 2050 Winter Haven Comprehensive Plan and the 2050 Future Land Use Map Series. The body is also considering updates to industrial pretreatment ordinances and a water facility task order.

• O-26-16: Adoption of the 2050 Winter Haven Comprehensive Plan
• O-26-17: Adoption of the 2050 Future Land Use Map Series
• O-26-18: Amendments to Code of Ordinances for Industrial Pretreatment
• Task Order #3 for the Water Resource Facility at Pollard Road (RFQ-24-18)
• Tampa Electric Company (TECO) Easement agreement

City Commission Budget Briefing Workshop and Agenda Review Workshop

The City Commission holds a budget briefing workshop to discuss the proposed FY 2026-2027 budget presented by the City Manager. This is a workshop and agenda review session, no formal decisions are expected.

• Presentation of FY 2026-2027 Proposed Budget by City Manager T. Michael Stavres

City Commission Budget Briefing Workshop and Agenda Review Workshop

The City Commission will hold a budget briefing workshop featuring a presentation on the proposed FY 2026-2027 budget by City Manager T. Michael Stavres. The meeting also includes an agenda review session.

• Presentation of the City of Winter Haven FY 2026-2027 Proposed Budget

Special City Commission Meeting

The Winter Haven City Commission will hold a de novo hearing to consider a Special Use Approval for a large-scale drinking establishment at 221 Martin Luther King Boulevard, NE. The request, Case Number DN-P-26-02-S, was previously reviewed by the Planning Commission.

• De novo hearing for Special Use Approval at 221 Martin Luther King Boulevard, NE
• Case Number DN-P-26-02-S
• Staff Contact: Heather Reuter, Senior Planner

City Commission Meeting

The City Commission will review a consent agenda featuring multiple utility and infrastructure contracts. The body will also discuss compensation for commissioners and the appointment of legal counsel for matters involving Blue Line Aviation, LLC.

• Discussion on Commissioners Compensation
• Appointment of legal counsel for Blue Line Aviation, LLC
• Emergency sludge dewatering agreement with Synagro South, LLC for Wastewater Treatment Plant #3
• Design services from Kimley-Horn for Old Helena Road and Cypress Gardens Road
• Adoption of the 2025 Annual Lakes Report (Resolution R-26-19)

City Commission Meeting

The City Commission will consider a consent agenda with multiple administrative items, including a water and sewer connection fee and rate study, emergency sludge dewatering at Wastewater Treatment Plant #3, and emergency repairs to the library's HVAC units. A resolution adopting the 2025 Annual Lakes Report will also be voted on. New business includes discussion of commissioners' compensation and appointment of legal counsel for matters related to Blue Line Aviation.

• Water and Sewer Connection Fee and Rate Study (consent item 10.F)
• Kimley-Horn design services for Old Helena Road complete street project (consent item 10.K)
• Assignment of Physicians Partnership developer's agreement to Coregro 550 Winter Haven, LLC (consent item 10.A)
• Emergency sludge dewatering agreement with Synagro South, LLC for WWTP #3 (consent item 10.G)
• Emergency HVAC replacement and repairs at Winter Haven Public Library (consent item 10.J)

City Commission

City Commission Meeting

La Comisión de la Ciudad discutirá posibles cambios a la compensación de los comisionados en nuevos negocios. Una agenda de consentimiento incluye múltiples acuerdos de desarrollo, estudios de tarifas de servicios públicos y reparaciones de emergencia. Los comisionados también autorizarán asesoría legal para asuntos relacionados con Blue Line Aviation y adoptarán el Informe Anual de Lagos 2025.

• Cesión del acuerdo de desarrollo de Physicians Partnership a Coregro 550 Winter Haven, LLC
• Discusión sobre la compensación de los comisionados (Punto 13.A)
• Estudio de tarifas y cargos de conexión de agua y alcantarillado con Raftelis (Punto 10.F)
• Acuerdo de emergencia para deshidratación de lodos con Synagro South, LLC para la planta de tratamiento de aguas residuales #3 (Punto 10.G)
• Servicios de diseño de Kimley-Horn para el proyecto de calle completa Old Helena Road (Punto 10.K)

City Commission Agenda Review Session

City Commission Agenda Review Session

The Winter Haven City Commission will review and potentially approve contracts for engineering services on North Lake Shipp Drive and E. Lake Howard Drive SW, as well as dock repairs and safety surfacing at local parks.

• Award contract for North Lake Shipp Drive Complete Street Project to Kimley-Horn
• Authorize 30% design consulting for E. Lake Howard Drive SW Complete Street Project
• Lake Maude Nature Park Docks & Boardwalk Repairs and Lake Hartridge Nature Park Dock Replacement
• Rueben Williams Playground Pour in Place Rubber Safety Surfacing Renovation
• Workforce Housing Agreement - Gault Construction, LLC

City Commission Agenda Review Session

Planning Commission Meeting

La Comisión de Planificación de Winter Haven llevará a cabo audiencias públicas sobre dos temas principales: una solicitud para reclasificar seis parcelas en 717 Sixth St SW de Comercial-Pesado (C-4) a Desarrollo de Unidad Planificada (PUD), y la adopción del Plan Integral 2050 de Winter Haven y el Mapa de Uso Futuro del Suelo. La comisión también considerará la aprobación de las actas de la reunión del 2 de junio de 2026.

• Reclasificar 4.24 acres en 717 Sixth St SW de C-4 a PUD (caso P-26-19)
• Adoptar el Plan Integral 2050 de Winter Haven y la Serie de Mapas de Uso Futuro del Suelo (casos P-26-16 y P-26-17)
• Aprobación de las actas de la reunión del 2 de junio de 2026

City Commission Meeting

La Comisión de la Ciudad se reunirá principalmente para considerar una agenda de consentimiento que contiene múltiples contratos y acuerdos. Los elementos clave incluyen la adjudicación de un contrato de servicios de ingeniería a Kimley-Horn para el Proyecto de Calle Completa de North Lake Shipp Drive y un acuerdo de consultoría para el Proyecto de Calle Completa de E. Lake Howard Drive SW. También en la agenda de consentimiento se encuentran un acuerdo de vivienda para trabajadores con Gault Construction y varias mejoras en parques.

• Adjudicación de contrato a Kimley-Horn and Associates, Inc. para servicios de ingeniería del Proyecto de Calle Completa de North Lake Shipp Drive (10.A)
• Acuerdo de consultoría con Kimley-Horn para el diseño al 30% de la Calle Completa de E. Lake Howard Drive SW y mejoras de servicios públicos (10.B)
• Acuerdo de servicios de consultoría de transporte con Kimley-Horn para un Plan de Acción de Seguridad Vial (10.C)
• Acuerdo de Vivienda para Trabajadores con Gault Construction, LLC (10.I)
• Reparaciones de muelles y pasarelas en Lake Maude Nature Park y reemplazo de muelle en Lake Hartridge Nature Park (10.G)