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Regular Commission Meeting Thursday, May 14, 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.Bird Election - David E. Nicholson II, Art Teacher Country Oaks Elementary 

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 April Check Register 

  2. B.Approval of Minutes:

    March 12, 2026 LRDC Workshop Minutes

    March 12, 2026 LPA Meeting Minutes

    March 12, 2026 City Commission Meeting Minutes

    April 9, 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

    -Woodard & Curran- Justin deMello 

  4. D.RESOULTION 2026-10 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF LABELLE, FLORIDA, APPROVING AMENDING THE CITY OF LABELLE’S PUBLIC RECORDS REQUEST POLICY AS SET FORTH IN EXHIBIT “A” HERETO; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.

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

  6. F.Two (2) Vehicle Disposition of Property Report (Auction) 

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.John Paul Land Transfer 

  2. B.LDRC Increase Funding Request  

  3. C.RESOLUTION 2026-11 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF LABELLE, FLORIDA, AUTHORIZING FULL FINANCIAL RESPONSIBILITY FOR THE DESIGN, CONSTRUCTION, AND MAINTENANCE OF A COMMUNITY ARTISTIC FEATURE (CAF) TO BE LOCATED WITHIN THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION RIGHT-OF-WAY BENEATH THE BRIDGE STREET BRIDGE ON DESOTO AVENUE; DESIGNATING THE MAYOR AS THE AUTHORIZED OFFICER TO EXECUTE THE CAF AGREEMENT WITH FDOT; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.

  4. D.LaBelle Museum Funds Request 

  5. E.Enterprise Fleet Management Proposal 

  6. F.Traffic Calming Devices (Speed Humps)

8.Public Hearings and/or Ordinances 

  1. A.ORDINANCE 2025-09 (second reading) AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF LABELLE, FLORIDA, AMENDING ORDINANCE 2020-04 FOR A PROPERTY KNOWN AS KMJ INVESTMENTS PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT, A 2+/-ACRE PROPERTY LOCATED IMMEDIATELY NORTH OF STATE ROAD 80, APPROXIMATELY ¼ MILE EAST OF HUGGETTS ROAD INTO THE CORPORATE LIMITS OF THE CITY OF LABELLE, FLORIDA; AMENDING THE CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL; PROVIDING FOR INTENT; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.

  2. B.ORDINANCE 2026-07 (second reading) AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF LABELLE, FLORIDA; AMENDING CHAPTER 4, ARTICLE V, SECTION 4-82 OF THE CITY OF LABELLE LAND DEVELOMPENT CODE, AMENDING USES REQUIRING SPECIAL EXCEPTION APPROVAL IN THE STATE ROAD 80 OVERLAY DISTRICT; PROVIDING FOR CODIFICATION, SEVERABILITY, CONFLICTS AND AN EFFECTIVE DATE.

  3. C.ORDINANCE 2026-05 (first reading) AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF LABELLE, FLORIDA, ANNEXING A 74+/-ACRE PROPERTY LOCATED SOUTH OF W SR 80 ROAD AND NORTH OF HELMS ROAD, INTO THE CORPORATE LIMITS OF THE CITY OF LABELLE, FLORIDA; IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE ANNEXATION PROVISIONS OF CHAPTER 171, PART II, FLORIDA STATUTES; REDEFINING THE BOUNDARY LINES OF SAID CITY IN CONFORMANCE THEREWITH; AMENDING THE OFFICIAL BOUNDARY MAP OF THE CITY OF LABELLE, FLORIDA, PROVIDING THAT EXISTING FUTURE LAND USE AND ZONING DESIGNATIONS REMAIN UNTIL CHANGED BY THE CITY ORDINANCE; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.

  4. D.ORDINANCE 2026-06 (first reading) AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF LABELLE, FLORIDA, PROVIDING FOR A SMALL-SCALE COMPREHENSIVE PLAN AMENDMENT TO THE FUTURE LAND USE MAP FOR A 84.04+/-ACRE PROPERTY LOCATED SOUTH OF W SR 80 ROAD AND NORTH OF HELMS ROAD; AMENDING THE COMPREHENSIVE PLAN DESIGNATION FOR THE PROPERTY FROM UNINCORPORATED HENDRY COUNTY COMPREHENSIVE PLAN “MULTI-USE” DESIGNATION TO THE CITY OF LABELLE “OUTLYING MIXED USE” DESIGNATION; 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:

June 11, 2026 Budget Workshop, LPA & City Commission Meeting

July 9, 2026 Budget, LPA & City Commission Meeting

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

City of Labelle Office Closures:

May 25, 2026 Memorial Day

July 3, 2026 Independence 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)