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Lake Wales Gears Up for Juneteenth Celebrations
The city is planning Juneteenth celebrations, including a festival on Saturday on Lakewood Avenue and a concert on Friday night at the Turner Center. Commissioner Gillespie acknowledged the Mayor's proclamation of Juneteenth and expressed appreciation for the support of the African American community. Commissioner Miller also expressed excitement about the celebration and learned more about Juneteenth through her Rotary Club.
Lake Wales Rezones 47 Acres West of Capps Road to R1b Residential
The Commission conducted the first reading and public hearing for Ordinance 2026-16, which rezones approximately 47 acres north of State Road 60 and west of Capps Road from County's RS (Residential Suburban) to R1b (Residential). This ordinance, along with related land use and impact fee ordinances, passed unanimously via roll call vote after discussion that acknowledged previous work sessions on the matter.
Camaraderie Foundation Offers Support to Local Veterans and Families
The Camaraderie Foundation, a non-profit organization based in Central Florida, supports active service members, veterans, and their families through mentorship, emotional wellness programs, counseling, and community engagement. Jose Negron, Mr. Military Lake Wales 2026 and a retired U.S. Army veteran, shared his personal experience with the foundation, highlighting its free services and positive impact. He encouraged the city to support the foundation's mission. Commissioner Miller expressed personal connection to the cause due to her daughter's military service and thanked Mr. Negron.
Lake Wales Receives Clean Financial Audit for 2025
Heather Moser presented the City of Lake Wales' Annual Comprehensive Financial Report for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2025. The audit resulted in an unmodified (clean) opinion, indicating no material misstatements. There were no findings related to government auditing standards, single audit reports for federal or state grants, or management letters. The city also implemented GASB 101 regarding compensated absences. Upcoming accounting standards include GASB 103 (capital assets) and GASB 105 (subsequent events). The report was accepted by the Commission.
Lake Wales Amends Public Facilities Impact Fee Regulations
Ordinance 2020 611, an ordinance of the City of Lake Wales, amends chapter 23 of the Lake Wales Code of Ordinances concerning zoning, land use, and development regulations. Specifically, it supplements Article 6, Division 4 (Public Facilities Impact Fees) by adding a definition for 'collection items' and provides an effective date. This ordinance passed its first reading and public hearing with a unanimous roll call vote.
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