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Regular Commission Meeting Thursday, February 13, 2025 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.Life Saving Plaque to Fire Rescue 

  2. B.LaBelle Fire Department Rate Study 

  3. C.Audit Report - Daniel Anderson, Partner, of Mauldin & Jenkins

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 *Month* Check Register 

  2. B.Approval of *Month* Minutes:

    January 9, 2025 City Commission Meeting Minutes

    December 12, 2025 City Commission Meeting Minutes

    December 12, 2025 Local Planning Agency Meeting Minutes

    April 11, 2024 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 

    -Planning and Zoning- Alexis Crespo

    -Finance- Lilly Davenport 

    -Public Works- Mitch Wills 

    -Woodard & Curran- Justin deMello

    -Four Waters Engineering- Laura Constantino 

  4. D.Race Trac Plat 

  5. E.L0059 Grant Agreement LaBelle Helms Road SR 80 Looped Lines and Water Main Upgrades

  6. F.Renew Dockwa Contract

  7. G.Night On The Town Temporary Use & Special Event Application 

  8. H.Charity Ride Temporary Use & Special Event Application 

  9. I.City of LaBelle's 2024 Audit Engagement Letter, Examination Letter & Vendor Ledger 

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.Swing into Spring Temporary Use & Special Events Application

  2. B.Fire Ladder Truck

  3. C.Resolution 2025 - 02 Opposing FDOT Crosswalk 

8.Public Hearings and/or Ordinances 

  1. A.Resolution 2025-01 J. Blocker Parking Variance 

9.Public Comment on Non-Agenda Items

(Limited to 3 minutes per person)

10.City Related Business by Commissioners 

  1. A.Commissioner Vargas - Review City of LaBelle's Handbook & Policies 

  2. B.Mayor Wilkins – February 22nd, 1922, the Supreme Court voted unanimously in Leser v. Garnett to confirm the 19th Amendment’s constitutionality, securing women’s right to vote for future generations
    - County Impact Fees – Staff Recommendation 

11.Adjournment 

Upcoming Meetings:

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

February 18, 2025 Christmas Committee & Centennial Committee Meeting

March 13, 2025 Local Planning Agency & City Commission Meeting

April 17, 2025 Local Planning Agency & City Commission Meeting

May 15, 2025 Local Planning Agency & City Commission Meeting

City of Labelle Office Closures:

February 17, 2025 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)