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CITY COMMISSION MEETING
DATE:
Monday, June 22, 2026, 6:00 p.m.
 
LOCATION:
City Hall - John Fuller Auditorium
451 Third Street NW
Winter Haven, FL 33881
 
1.
CALL TO ORDER  - 

Tracy Mercer, Mayor Pro Tem

 
2.
ROLL CALL  - Vanessa Castillo, MMC, City Clerk
 
3.
INVOCATION  - 

Dr. Steve Harness, First Baptist Church

 
4.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE  - Vanessa Castillo, MMC, City Clerk
 
5.
PRESENTATIONS
 
6.
DEVELOPMENTS OF NOTE
 
7.
MINUTES
 
7.A

May 20, 2026, City Commission Agenda Review Session Minutes

 
Staff Contact: LaTonya Harris, CMC, FCRM, City Historian & Archivist | Deputy City Clerk, lharris@mywinterhaven.com

2026-05-20 DRAFT Agenda Review Session Minutes (with Link and Attachment)
8.
COMMENTS FROM THE AUDIENCE
 
9.
ORDINANCE(S) - SECOND READING - PUBLIC HEARING
 
10.
CONSENT AGENDA
 
10.A

RFQ-26-22 - North Lake Shipp Drive Complete Street Project Engineering Services - Award of Contract to Kimley-Horn and Associates, Inc. 

 
Staff Contact: Brittany Hart, bhart@mywinterhaven.com, bhart@mywinterhaven.com

Summary - RFQ-26-22 North Lake Shipp Drive Complete Street Project Engineering Services - Award of Contract to Kimley-Horn and Associates Inc
Recommendation of Award
Tabulation of Proposals
Kimley-Horn and Associates, Inc. Proposal
10.B

Kimley-Horn 30% Design Consulting Agreement for E. Lake Howard Drive SW Complete Street Project 

 
Staff Contact: Brittany Hart, Public Works Director, bhart@mywinterhaven.com

Summary - Kimley-Horn Conceptual Design Consulting Agreement for E. Lake Howard Drive SW - Complete Street and Utility Improvements
Consulting Engineering agreement for E. Lake Howard Drive SW 30% Design
10.C

Kimley-Horn Transportation Consulting Services for the development of a Transportation Safety Action Plan 

 
Staff Contact: Brittany Hart, Public Works Director, bhart@mywinterhaven.com

Summary - Kimley-Horn Transportation Consulting Services for the Development of a Transportation Safety Action Plan
Kimley-Horn and Associates, Inc. Proposal for Transportation Consulting Services
10.D

Authorization for Travel & Training - Winter Haven Chamber Board of Directors Strategic Planning Retreat (Stavres)

 
Staff Contact: T. Michael Stavres, City Manager, mstavres@mywinterhaven.com

Summary - 2026 Winter Haven Chamber Retreat
2026 Chamber Board Strategic Planning Retreat Information
10.E

Authorization for Travel & Training - Legislative Special Session (Stavres)

 
Staff Contact: T. Michael Stavres, City Manager, mstavres@mywinterhaven.com

Summary - Legislative Special Session
10.F

Authorization for Travel & Training - International City/County Manager's Association (ICMA) Annual Conference (Stavres & Carnevale)

 
Staff Contact: T. Michael Stavres, City Manager, mstavres@mywinterhaven.com

Summary - ICMA 2026 Annual Conference
10.G

Lake Maude Nature Park Docks & Boardwalk Repairs and Lake Hartridge Nature Park Dock Replacement

 
Staff Contact: Steve Pruitt, Parks & Grounds Superintendent , spruitt@mywinterhaven.com

Summary - Dock Replacement and Repairs
EnviroBuild Dock Quotes
10.H

Rueben Williams Playground Pour in Place Rubber Safety Surfacing Renovation

 
Staff Contact: Steve Pruitt, Parks & Grounds Superintendent, spruitt@mywinterhaven.com

Summary - Rueben Williams Playground Rubber Safety Surfacing Renovation
Rueben Williams Playground Rubber Safety Surfacing Renovation Quote
Participation Agreement - Sourcewell - PlayPower, Inc.
10.I

Workforce Housing Agreement - Gault Construction, LLC

 
Staff Contact: Sean Byers, Planning Manager, sbyers@mywinterhaven.com

Summary - Workforce Housing Agreement - Gault Construction, LLC
Gault Construction LLC Workforce Housing Agreement
10.J

Purchase of Neptune Mach 10 Potable Water Meters

 
Staff Contact: Gary M. Hubbard, Water Department Director, ghubbard@mywinterhaven.com

Summary - Purchase of Neptune Mach 10 Potable Water Meters
Ferguson Waterworks, Bid No B602689
10.K

Orchid Springs Development Corporation, Assignment and Assumption Agreement

 
Staff Contact: Gary Hubbard, Water Department Director, ghubbard@mywinterhaven.com

Summary Orchid Springs Development Corporation Assignment and Assumption Agreement
Assignment and Assumption Agreement
Updated and Restated Agreement Concerning Water and Wastewater Utility Services
11.
RESOLUTION(S)
 
12.
ORDINANCE(S) - FIRST READING
 
13.
NEW BUSINESS
 
14.
CITY COMMISSIONERS/LIAISON REPORTS
 
15.
CITY ATTORNEY REPORT
 
16.
CITY MANAGER REPORT
 
17.
DEPUTY CITY MANAGER REPORT
 
18.
CITY CLERK REPORT
 
19.
EMERGENCY MATTERS NOT RECEIVED FOR THE AGENDA
 
20.
ADJOURNMENT
 
If a person decides to appeal any decision made by the Commission with respect to any matter considered at such meeting or hearing, they will need a record of the proceedings, and that, for such purpose, they may need to ensure that a verbatim record of the proceeding is made which record includes the testimony and evidence upon which the appeal is to be based (FS 286.0105). In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and Florida Statutes, Section 286.26, persons with disabilities needing special accommodations to participate in this proceeding, should contact the City Clerk's Office, 451 Third Street, NW, Winter Haven, Florida 33881, in writing, not later than 48 hours prior to the proceeding; if not in writing, then not later than four (4) days prior to the proceeding at (863) 291-5600. Vision or hearing impaired please call (800) 955-8771 for assistance.