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- Polk County
- 6/10/24
- 06/10/2024
- 95 Minutes
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Overview: The Winter Haven City Commission meeting was marked by a discussion on the city’s efforts to combat homelessness, with a emphasis on the successful rehousing of over 22 families and the administration of grants aimed at preventing homelessness. The Commission also deliberated on the utilization of a local government contribution loan to support affordable housing initiatives and the positive impact of the Grant Aid Review Committee’s allocation of funds to various community organizations.
- FL
- Polk County
- 6/4/24
- 06/04/2024
- 70 Minutes
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- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: The Winter Haven Planning Board convened recently to deliberate on several cases, the most prominent being an amendment to a planned unit development (PUD) ordinance for a property located on Havendale Boulevard presented by Landmark Investments Incorporated. The amendment, which involves the development of 100 multifamily residential units on a currently vacant portion of the property, was ultimately approved by the board despite public concerns regarding traffic, environmental impact, and the developer’s past activities.
- FL
- Polk County
- 5/28/24
- 05/28/2024
- 116 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: In a Winter Haven City Commission meeting, the Commission focused on the Actuarial valuations of the city’s pension plans, addressing discrepancies in contributions and benefits between different employee groups. Additionally, the meeting saw strong advocacy for the expansion of pickleball facilities due to its growing popularity in the community, along with discussions on community events, public safety, and infrastructural developments.
- FL
- Polk County
- 5/13/24
- 05/13/2024
- 120 Minutes
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- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: In a recent Winter Haven City Commission meeting, the most development was the approval of a rezoning ordinance for a parcel of land, paving the way for a new multi-family residential project by Blue Sky Communities. The meeting also recognized National Public Works Week, commended law enforcement officers during the proclamation of Police Week, and addressed the need for additional pickleball courts due to increasing public interest in the sport.
- FL
- Polk County
- 5/8/24
- 05/08/2024
- 47 Minutes
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- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: The Winter Haven City Commission has taken a step towards modernizing its police force, endorsing a new virtual reality (VR) training system aimed at improving officer interactions with individuals experiencing mental health crises or cognitive disorders. This initiative was among the top issues addressed in the recent City Commission meeting, which also covered enhancements to the city’s water tanks, updates to the transportation network, and discussions on various grant opportunities.
