Public participation from residents, taxpayers, business owners, and utility customers is encouraged. The City Commission welcomes information that would assist them in considering agenda items, City business, and otherwise fulfilling the City’s mission to make Lake Wales “a bit better or more beautiful” for its citizens.
Anyone wishing to speak should give their name, state if they are a resident, taxpayer, business owner, or utility customer and they will have 5 minutes. Courtesy and respect is the hallmark. Speakers are expected to address the Commission and not audience members, and not engage in back and forth discussions that can deteriorate into argument, debate and accusations.
Questions about subject matter are best directed to city staff during normal business hours
Commission meeting January 18, 2022
Work Session Meeting June 1, 2022
Staff seeks commission approval to expend funds for the replacement of an Aurora split case horizontal pump for Water Treatment Plant #2 (WTP #2) from Barney’s Pumps for $26,246.00.
Staff is seeking commission approval for the expenditure of funds or $127,500.00 for maintenance and inspection for the City’s for water storage towers by Tank Rehab.
Staff proposes to install approximately 2100 lf of 12” water main to assist in the expansion of the water system along Mountain Lake Cutoff Road.
The funds for this project have been committed by the State Revolving Loan Fund Agency (SRF). It is now time for City Staff to submit the application for drafting of the contract for the Mayor’s signature.
Staff is recommending the approval to expend funds for $51,399.60 for the force main cleaning services provided by Professional Piping Services.
Staff seeks commission approval to expend funds for the replacement of an Aurora split case horizontal pump for Water Treatment Plant #2 (WTP #2) from Barney’s Pumps for $26,246.00.
The funds for this project have been committed by the State Revolving Loan Fund Agency (SRF). It is now time for City Staff to submit the application for drafting of the contract for the Mayor’s signature.
The Daly Family requests approval of the Daly Pines Final Plat.
The City Commission will consider a piggyback agreement to Collier County contract for the 4th of July Firework Display.
The Lake Wales Public Library is requesting a special event permit for a Treasure Hunt Sand & Foam Party event to be held on July 14th, 2022 from 10:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. This event will close Cypress Garden Lane and the parking lot west of the Library across Cypress Garden Lane.
The Lake Wales Public Library is requesting a special event permit for a Touch a Truck event to be held on July 21st, 2022 from 10:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. This event will close Cypress Garden Lane and the parking lot west of the Library across Cypress Garden Lane.
Dave Schmitt Engineering, authorized agent for owners, requests approval of City Commission to amend the Future Land Use Map of the Comprehensive Plan on the above-mentioned parcels totaling approximately 236.57 acres of land.
Dave Schmitt Engineering, authorized agent for owners, requests approval of City Commission to amend the Zoning Map on the above-mentioned parcels totaling approximately 236.57 acres of land.
Charles Millar with Atwell, authorized agent for owners Lake Wales Realty Investors LLC and Star Lake Inc., requests approval of City Commission to amend the Future Land Use Map of the Comprehensive Plan on the above-mentioned parcels totaling approximately 97.35 acres of land.
Charles Millar with Atwell, authorized agent for owners Lake Wales Realty Investors LLC and Star Lake Inc., requests approval of City Commission to amend the Zoning Map on the above-mentioned parcels totaling approximately 97.35 acres of land.
Shelton T. Rice, authorized agent for owner, requests approval of City Commission to amend the Future Land Use Map of the Comprehensive Plan on approximately 10.02 acres of land.
Ordinance 2022-12 proposes the voluntary annexation of approximately 10.02 acres of land north of Linda Street and east of Tangelo Street, and contiguous to the incorporated City limits.
On April 18, 2022, the City received correspondence from Southern Legal Counsel asserting that § 20-3 of the Lake Wales Code of Ordinances runs afoul of the free speech provisions of the United States Constitution. The letter cites numerous recent cases which have found Code provisions similar to those of the City which are unconstitutional.
Hillpointe LLC, authorized agent for owner, requests approval of City Commission to amend the Zoning Map on approximately 195.23 acres of land.
Shelton T. Rice, authorized agent for owner, requests approval of City Commission to amend the Zoning Map on approximately 10.02 acres of land.
Staff proposes amendments to the following sections of the Land Development Regulations (LDRs) (Chapter 23, Lake Wales Code of Ordinances):
a. Section 23-306 Off-street and vehicular areas
b. Section 23-421 Permitted Uses
c. Section 23-302 Definitions
It is recommended that City Commission adopt Resolution 2022-14 providing the Preliminary Rate Resolution for the Brookshire Street Lighting District.
Preliminary Rate Resolution for Fire Protection Services Assessment
Resolution 2022-11 declares the City’s intent to utilize the uniform method of collecting non-ad valorem assessments and adopts the assessment roll for 2022.