Regular Commission Meeting Thursday, January 08, 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.Bridge Financing for Capital Improvement Grants 

2. B.Drawbridge Painting - Clay Patterson Baird

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 December Check Register 

2. B.Approval of Minutes:

   December 11, 2025 City Commission Comprehensive Plan Workshop 

   December 11, 2025 Local Planning Agency Meeting 

   December 11, 2025 City Commission Meeting 

3. C.Approval of Staff Reports:

   -Fire Department- Chief Brent Stevens 

   -Building- Mark Lynch

   -Code Enforcement- Zane Mungillo

4. D.RFQ/RFP 2025-01 Design-Build Services for the LaBelle Animal Control Shelter Phase One Shortlist

5. E.Recommendation of Award – ITB 2025-02 Helms Road Water Main Extension

6. F.RFQ 2024-03 CPH Change Order No. 3

7. G.RESOLUTION 2026-03 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF LABELLE, FLORIDA, APPROVING THE CITY OF LABELLE’S PUBLIC RECORDS REQUEST POLICY AS SET FORTH IN EXHIBIT “A” HERETO; 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.Swamp Cabbage Special Use & Temporary Events Application 

2. B.RESIDENCE AT GRAND OAKS TREE REMOVAL PERMIT 

8.Public Hearings and/or Ordinances 

1. A.RESOLUTION 2026-01 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF LABELLE, FLORIDA, ALLOWING FOR A SPECIAL EXCEPTION TO ALLOW FOR A RELIGIOUS ASSEMBLY/CHURCH IN THE BUSINESS PROFESSIONAL (B-1) ZONING DSITRICT FOR THE SUBJECT PROPERTY LOCATED IMMEDIATELY NORTH OF JAYCEE LIONS DRIVE AND 600 FEET WEST OF S. MAIN STREET; PROVIDING FOR INTENT; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.

2. B.RESOLUTION 2026-02 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF LABELLE, FLORIDA, ALLOWING FOR A VARIANCE FROM THE RESIDENTIAL NEIGHBORHOOD URBAN (RNU) ZONING DISTRICT DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS ESTABLISHED IN THE LAND DEVELOPMENT CODE SECTION 4-76(A) THAT REQUIRES AN ACCESSORY REAR SETBACK OF 5 FEET AND SIDE SETBACK OF 10 FEET; TO ALLOW FOR A 3-FOOT REAR YARD SETBACK AND A 5-FOOT SIDE YARD SETBACK FOR AN ACCESSORY STRUCTURE AT THE SUBJECT PROPERTY LOCATED AT 950 W. LINCOLN AVENUE; IN THE CITY OF LABELLE, FLORIDA; 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:

February 3, 2026 City Commission Comprehensive Plan Workshop Continuation

February 12, 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:

January 19, 2026 Martin Luther King Day

February 16, 2026 Presidents' 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)