Regular Commission Meeting Thursday, March 12, 2026 05:30 PM LaBelle Commission Chambers 481 West Hickpochee Ave LaBelle, FL 33975

1.Call to Order

2.Invocation and Pledge of Allegiance 

3.Roll Call

4.Additions of Emergency Basis From Mayor, Deletions and Approval of Agenda Items

5.Presentations

1. A.2025 Financial Statement - Daniel Anderson, Partner, Mauldin & Jenkins, LLC

2. B.Bridge Funding - PFM Financial Advisors LLC 

3. C.LifeLink Proclamation 

4. D.Irish American Heritage Proclamation 

6.Consent Agenda Items for Consideration 

(Any commissioner or citizen may request to have an item removed from the consent agenda and placed on the regular agenda for further discussion.)

1. A.Approval of February Check Register 

2. B.Approval of Minutes:

   February 5, 2026 City Commission Special Meeting Minutes 

   February 12, 2026 Local Planning Agency Meeting Minutes 

   February 12, 2026 City Commission Meeting Minutes

3. C.Approval of Staff Reports:

   -HCSO- Lt. Allen Hudson 

   -Fire Department- Chief Brent Stevens 

   -Building Department- Mark Lynch

   -Code Enforcement- Zane Mungillo 

4. D.Zambelli Fireworks Proposal & Agreement 

5. E.ITB 2026-01 LaBelle Fire Department – Hardening and Addition

6. F.RESOLUTION 2026-07 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF LABELLE, FLORIDA AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE BY THE CITY OF NOT EXCEEDING $20,000,000 IN PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF ITS WATER AND SEWER REVOLVING CREDIT BOND, SERIES 2026, TO FINANCE THE COST OF THE ACQUISITION, CONSTRUCTION AND EQUIPPING OF IMPROVEMENTS TO THE CITY’S WATER AND SEWER SYSTEM; PLEDGING THE NET REVENUES OF SAID SYSTEM TO PAY THE SERIES 2026 BOND; AUTHORIZING THE AWARD OF THE SALE OF THE SERIES 2026 BOND UPON COMPLIANCE WITH CERTAIN PARAMETERS; AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION AND DELIVERY OF THE FORM OF ATTACHED REVOLVING CREDIT AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY AND THE PURCHASER OF THE SERIES 2026 BOND; PROVIDING FOR REPEAL OF INCONSISTENT PROVISIONS; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.

7.Non-Public Hearing Items for Consideration

(Limited to 15 minutes per item: 3-5 minutes optional presentation time with the remaining time for discussion by the Commission)

1. A.277 E Hickpochee Ave - Tree Removal Permit Application #1825

2. B.SR 80/Captain Hendry Tree Removal Permit Application 

3. C.Mavis Tire - Architectural Review 

4. D.Swing Into Spring Special Event Permit Application #1798

5. E.Addition School Zone 

6. F.Grant Funded GIS Mapping 

8.Public Hearings and/or Ordinances 

1. A.ORDINANCE 2026-08 (second reading) AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF LABELLE, FLORIDA, AMENDING ORDINANCE 2020-13 FOR THE LABELLE RIVERSIDE PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT LOCATED IMMEDIATELY SOUTH OF COWBOY WAY AND ¼ MILE EAST OF DR. MARTIN LUTHER KING JR. BLVD; AMENDING THE CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL; PROVIDING FOR INTENT; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.

9.Public Comment on Non-Agenda Items

(Limited to 3 minutes per person)

10.City Related Business by Commissioners 

11.Adjournment 

Upcoming Meetings:

April 9, 2026 LPA & City Commission Meeting

May 14, 2026 LPA & City Commission Meeting 

*Be advised that the Commission may take action on items not listed on the agenda. 

City of Labelle Office Closures:

April 3, 2026 Good Friday 

May 25, 2026 Memorial Day

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Meeting Records Request

Any person requesting the appeal of a decision of the City Commission will require a verbatim record of the proceedings and for that purpose will need to ensure that such verbatim record is made. Pursuant to FS. 286.0105, the record must include the testimony and evidence upon which the appeal is to be based. The City of LaBelle does not prepare or provide such verbatim record.

Notice of Commission Meetings and Agendas

The second Thursday of each month are regular meeting dates for the City Commission; special or workshop meetings may be called, whenever necessary. Commission Agendas are posted on the City’s website on the Friday prior to each Commission meeting. A copy of the meeting audio and the complete agenda may be requested at tiawarner@citylabelle.com or 863-675-2872.

Americans with Disabilities Act

In accordance with the provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), this document can be made available in an alternate format upon request. Special accommodations can be provided upon request with five (5) days advance notice of any meeting, by contacting Deputy City Clerk Tijauna Warner at LaBelle City Hall, 481 W. Hickpochee Avenue, LaBelle, Florida. Phone No. 863-675-2872. Hearing Assistance: If hearing impaired, contact Florida Relay at 800-955-8771 (TDD) or 800-955-8770 (Voice), for assistance. (Reference: Florida Statute 286.26)