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Regular Commission Meeting Thursday, July 09, 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.Firehouse Community Theater - Michael Shough 

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 *June* Check Register 

  2. B.Approval of *June* Minutes:

    June 11, 2026 LPA Meeting Minutes

    June 11, 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.RFQ/RFP 2025-01 Design-Build Services for the LaBelle Animal Control Shelter Recommended Notice of Award 

  5. E.Notice of Award/Recommendation CMAR Drinking Water Improvement Project 

  6. F.Notice of Award/Recommendation CMAR Services for LaBelle Wastewater Treatment Plant Upgrades Project 

  7. G.RESOLUTION 2026-18 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF LABELLE, FLORIDA, APPROVING A TRANSPORTATION OFF-SYSTEM POST PROJECT MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT WITH THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION FOR FINANCIAL PROJECT NO. 438067-1-52-01; AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR OR DESIGNEE TO EXECUTE THE AGREEMENT; PROVIDING FOR MAINTENANCE OF PROJECT IMPROVEMENTS; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICTS, SEVERABILITY, AND AN EFFECTIVE DATE.

  8. H.LPA0020 - Zone B Proposal (Placeholder) 

  9. I.PRM Insurance Renewal Proposal 

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)

8.Public Hearings and/or Ordinances 

  1. A.RESOLUTION 2026-13 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF LABELLE, FLORIDA, ALLOWING FOR A VARIANCE FROM THE SINGLE FAMILY ESTATES RESIDENTIAL (R-1AA) ZONING DISTRICT DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS ESTABLISHED IN THE LAND DEVELOPMENT CODE SECTION 4-76(A) THAT REQUIRES A MINIMUM LIVING AREA OF 2,500 SQUARE FEET; TO ALLOW FOR A MINIMUM LIVING AREA OF 1,800 SQUARE FEET AT THE SUBJECT PROPERTY LOCATED AT 230 RIVIERA VISTA BOULEVARD ; IN THE CITY OF LABELLE, FLORIDA; PROVIDING FOR INTENT; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.

  2. B.RESOLUTION 2026-14 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF LABELLE, FLORIDA, GRANTING A SPECIAL EXCEPTION FROM THE ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE ESTABLISHMENT REGULATIONS SET FORTH IN SECTION 3-4 OF THE LAND DEVELOPMENT CODE, WHICH REQUIRE A MINIMUM SEPARATION DISTANCE OF 750 FEET FROM ANY CHURCH OR SCHOOL FOR THE SALE OF ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES; TO ALLOW A RESTAURANT LOCATED WITHIN 750 FEET OF A SCHOOL TO SELL ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES AT THE SUBJECT PROPERTY LOCATED AT 139 E. HICKPOCHEE AVENUE, CITY OF LABELLE, FLORIDA; PROVIDING FOR INTENT; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.

  3. C.RESOLUTION 2026-15 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF LABELLE, FLORIDA, GRANTING A SPECIAL EXCEPTION FROM THE BUSINESS GENERAL (B-2) ZONING DISTRICT FOR A VEHICLE SERVICE STATION TO BE LOCATED AT 682 S. MAIN STREET CITY OF LABELLE, FLORIDA; PROVIDING FOR INTENT; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.

  4. D.RESOLUTION 2026-16 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF LABELLE, FLORIDA, ALLOWING FOR A VARIANCE FROM THE STATE ROAD 80 OVERLAY DISTRICT REGULATIONS ESTABLISHED IN THE LAND DEVELOPMENT CODE SECTION 4-87 THAT PROHIBITS POLE SIGNS; TO ALLOW FOR A POLE SIGN AT THE SUBJECT PROPERTY LOCATED AT 1860 W. HICKPOCHEE AVE ; IN THE CITY OF LABELLE, FLORIDA; PROVIDING FOR INTENT; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.

  5. E.RESOLUTION 2026-17 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF LABELLE, FLORIDA, VACATING A PARCEL OF LAND LYING IN SECTIONS 18 TOWNSHIP 43 SOUTH, RANGE 29 EAST, HENDRY COUNTY, FLORIDA, BEING A PORTION OF A 50 FOOT RIGHTS-OF-WAY KNOWN AS A AVENUE AND FORD AND HENDRY STREETS AS SHOWN ON THE PLAT OF EVELYN TERRACE SUBDIVISION AS PER THE RECORD PLAT THEREOF RECORDED IN PLAT BOOK 1, PAGE 46 OF THE PUBLIC RECORDS OF HENDRY COUNTY, FLORIDA; AND 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:

July 23, 2026 City Commission Budget Workshop 

August 13, 2026 Budget Workshop, LPA, & City Commission Meeting

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

City of Labelle Office Closures:

September 7, 2026 Labor Day



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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

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