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Road resurfacing and transit updates discussed

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Briefing

Jul 29, 2026

Commission Reviews Trail, Housing and Growth Plans

The workshop reviewed a South Polk economic-development study covering an 848-square-mile area and identified industrial-land preservation, multimodal transportation, and environmental stewardship as priorities. Commissioners Miller and Hilligoss voiced support for expanding incentives for industrial developers to build available inventory and attract businesses. The meeting also included discussion of a Tower Boulevard trail design agreement and a potential developer impact-fee credit.

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Briefing

Jul 15, 2026

Transit Ridership and Development Discussed

Lake Wales recorded 13,837 transit boardings within city limits from October 2025 through June 2026. Citrus Connection said it will reassess whether shuttle crossings can be authorized after new parking and pedestrian-safety features are installed.

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Briefing

Jul 1, 2026

City advances major infrastructure and housing projects

The U.S. Department of Transportation approved a $23 million RAISE grant, requiring the City to meet compressed project-approval timelines and redesign several previously planned projects within weeks.

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Briefing

Jun 10, 2026

Infrastructure Projects Face Tight Deadlines

The city’s federal RAISE grant funding was cleared after two years of administrative delays, but Lake Wales must meet major project milestones by the end of 2026, including redesigning plans for required lane widening. The workshop also covered Market Street railroad removal, water plant renovations, Hunt Brothers Complex lighting, 2025 financial reports, a 2026 special-assessment roll, and land-use designations for the 73-lot Hickory Ridge subdivision.

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Briefing

May 13, 2026

City Reviews Strong Finances and Budget Priorities

Lake Wales reported that its governmental fund balance increased 35% to more than $18.2 million, while net position rose 22% for governmental activities and 8% for enterprise funds. The city expects preliminary property values in June, a draft budget on July 24, and its first formal budget workshop on August 12.

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Briefing

Apr 29, 2026

Downtown Streetscape Funding Protected

Lake Wales reported that it successfully protected $22.9 million in grant funding for the downtown streetscape project after a dispute over lane widths. The final contract is being drafted, but portions of First Street and Central Avenue will need redesign to meet the grant requirements.

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Briefing

Apr 15, 2026

Commission Reviews Property Standards and Development

The City Commission reviewed a revised property-maintenance ordinance focused on buildings in the Historic Overlay District and a proposed 164-acre Hunt Brothers mixed-use residential development projected to generate 3,349 average daily vehicle trips.

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Briefing

Apr 1, 2026

Commission Reviews Fireworks and City Improvements

The commission considered $40,000 for the July 4 fireworks display and $23,144.18 in recreational improvements at the Northwest Complex. It also reviewed proposed first readings on land-use fee exemptions, an extension of general employee DROP participation from five to eight years, and repeal of the sick leave bank policy.

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Briefing

Feb 11, 2026

Commission reviews police, utility and development plans

Staff presented a plan to lease-purchase seven police vehicles and dispose of 10 surplus vehicles within a previously approved $490,000 fiscal-year budget. The workshop also covered developer credits of up to $1,230,701 in multimodal impact fees and $415,375.03 in sewer impact fees for Hunt Club Grove South improvements.

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Briefing

Jan 28, 2026

Streetscape and Cemetery Projects Reviewed

Staff recommended awarding the Lake Wales Memorial Gardens Cemetery Phase 2 construction contract to Tiger Contracting, LLC for $609,428.73, an amount within the approved capital program and approximately 21% below the engineer’s estimate. The minutes excerpt does not show the Commission’s final vote on this or the other project items.

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Briefing

Jan 14, 2026

Road resurfacing and transit updates discussed

Lake Wales transit services recorded 15,035 boardings on five fixed routes and 2,565 rides on the free Squeeze golf-cart service between October 2024 and September 2025. The meeting materials also presented a $937,319.03 FY 2025–26 street resurfacing program.

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