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Regular Commission Meeting Thursday, December 12, 2024 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.Roll Call

5.Presentations

  1. A.LaBelle SAHFI Drinking Water Facility Plan, Resolution, & Task Order  

  2. B.LaBelle SAHFI Clean Water Facility Plan, Resolution, & Task Order 

  3. C.LaBelle Stormwater Facility Plan & Resolution 

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:

    October 24, 2024 LPA Meeting Minutes 

    October 24, 2024 City Commission Meeting Minutes 

    November 14, 2024 City Commission Meeting Minutes

    December 2, 2024 City Commission Final Budget Special Meeting

  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.Donation to LaBelle Heritage Museum - Lilly Davenport 

  5. E.Amendment No. 1 FDEP Grant LPA0179

  6. F.Amendment No. 2 FDEP Agreement LPQ0020

  7. G.RESOLUTION 2024-29 A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR ON BEHALF OF AND AUTHORIZED BY THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF LABELLE PER THE 2023-28 RESOLUTION, APPROVING THE SWAMP CABBAGE FESTIVAL AND SWAMP STOMP 5K TEMPORARY USE & SPECIAL EVENTS APPLICATION, AND AUTHORIZING THE APPLICANTS TO SUBMIT A ROAD CLOSURE APPLICATION TO THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION (FDOT) FOR THE CITY OF LABELLE’S ANNUAL EVENTS.

  8. H.Purchase of Animal Control Vehicle - Doug Morgan

  9. I.RESOLUTION 2024-32 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF LABELLE, FLORIDA; HENDRY COUNTY, FLORIDA; AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT WITH SML, INC. FOR PROFESSIONAL RECORDS MANAGEMENT SERVICES; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.

  10. J.ARPA Funding Priorities 

  11. K.Ajax Paving Agreement

  12. L.CPH Professional Engineering Services Proposal and Authorizing the Mayor to Sign the Contract 

  13. M.DEP Agreement No. WG041 Change Order No. 2

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.ORDINANCE 2023 - 12 (second reading) AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF LABELLE, FLORIDA, AMENDING THE CITY OF LABELLE ZONING MAP FOR A 15.95+/-ACRE PROPERTY LOCATED IMMEDIATELY NORTH OF STATE ROAD 80, WEST OF E. FORT THOMPSON AVE; AMENDING THE ZONING DISTRICT SINGLE-FAMILY-LOW DENSITY (R1-A) TO THE PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT (PUD) ZONING DISTRICT; PROVIDING FOR IDENTIFICATION OF THE SUBJECT PROPERTY; PROVIDING FOR INTENT; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.

9.Public Comment on Non-Agenda Items

(Limited to 3 minutes per person)

  1. A.Insurance Claim - John Glen Hallihan

10.City Related Business by Commissioners 

11.Adjournment 

Upcoming Meetings:

January 9, 2025 LPA & City Commission Meeting

February 13, 2025 LPA & City Commission Meeting

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

City of Labelle Office Closures:

Monday, December 23, 2024 Closing At Noon

Tuesday, December 24, 2024 Closed

Wednesday, December 25, 2024 Closed

Tuesday, December 31, 2024 Closing At Noon

Wednesday, January 1, 2025 Closed

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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)