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
The Commissioners will consider adopting a millage rate of 6.3626 mills for Fiscal Year 2022-23. The Commissioners will also consider adopting the proposed operating budget.
The Commissioners will consider adopting a millage rate of 6.3626 mills for Fiscal Year 2022-23. The Commissioners will also consider adopting the proposed operating budget.
The Commissioners will consider adopting the Five-Year Capital Improvement Plan for fiscal years 2022/23 through 2026/27.
The adoption of Resolution 2022-21 established the methodology used to calculate the fire assessment rates. Adoption of Resolution 2022-21 will set the final fire assessment rates.
Final Rate Resolution for the Brookshire Street Lighting District
The Mayor will appoint a person to serve as a representative to the Lake Wales Charter School Board
Appointments to fill vacancies on the Historic District Regulatory Board
Commission Meeting August 16, 2022
Commission Work Session minutes August 31, 2022
Staff is seeking approval to dispose of surplus vehicles and equipment.
The storm pipe under E Johnson Avenue near 3rd Street has been compromised with roots which causes the pipe to clog up and overflow onto the street. While the line is exposed the contractor will take this opportunity to route the new pipe to the existing storm boxes in order to allow proper access for future maintenance.
Staff is recommending the commission approve the expenditure of funds in the amount of $37,000.00 for the replacement purchase of submersible pumps and control panel for Lift Station 15 (LS#15).
The current chlorination system skid at WTP #3 is in need of replacement.
The City’s Utilities Department made a request for bid for the purchase of sodium hypochlorite in September of 2021, sodium hypochlorite is a necessary chemical to aid in the water and waste water treatment process. The vendor has requested a Producer Price Index (PPI) increase and staff is requesting that the City Commission approve this increase.
The City Commission will consider authorizing resurfacing of the tennis courts in Crystal Lake Park.
Approve the placement of STOP signs on 3rd Street at the intersection of Sessoms Avenue to make the intersection a four way stop.
Staff proposes amendments to Chapter 23 of the Land Development Regulations (LDRs) to establish architectural and building design standards for downtown.
Specific amendments to the following sections of the Land Development Regulations (LDRs) (Chapter 23, Lake Wales Code of Ordinances) are as follows:
Staff proposes an amendment to Chapter 21, Utilities, to create the Lake Wales Exclusive Utility System Service Area.
Ordinance 2022-24 proposes the voluntary annexation of approximately 17.23 acres of land south of Waverly Road and west of C F Kinney Road, and contiguous to the incorporated City limits.
The maintenance agreement set forth what the City of Lake Wales would be responsible to maintain once the Stormwater infrastructure is installed to handle the flooding at the museum entrance. City Commission approved the agreement at the July 17, 2022 city commission meeting. A resolution was required to be approved at the same time, and was not. This agenda it is to correct that error.
The Water Supply Facilities Work Plan identifies capital improvements that will be needed to develop, treat, and deliver sufficient water supplies for new and existing development.
A Resolution of Support to show community backing of Polk County Board of County Commissioners’ application for Safe Streets and Roads for All (SS4A) funding.