City Commission

Agenda — 17 items

1. Consideration and approval to authorize staff to enter into a contract with Henkleman Construction for the TCS Building.
2. Consideration and approval Vogel Bros Building Co. Contract Change Order No. 010 relating to the Wastewater Plant Expansion project.
3. Consideration and approval of the Interlocal Agreement between Grady Judd, Sheriff of Polk County, and the City of Bartow for sharing Information Technology Services and NCIC/FCIC.
4. Consideration and Approval of the Memorandum of Understanding between the City of Bartow and Keep Polk County Beautiful, Inc., supporting the Adopt-A-Road Program.
5. Approval of March 16, 2026 City Commission Regular Meeting minutes.
6. Southwest Florida Water Management District (SWFWMD) Modification of Phase III Water Restriction — John Hall, Asst. City Manager of Infrastructure Services and Tray Towles, Director of Code Compliance and Neighborhood Services
7. Presentation of April 2026 Beautification Awards - Kyle Lasek, PRCA Asst. Director
8. Approval of City Commissioner absence(s) for March 16, 2026 excusal(s): None
9. Approval of February 13, 2026 CRA and City Commission Joint Meeting minutes.
10. Issuance of a proclamation recognizing April 2026 as Child Abuse Prevention Month. Being accepted by Heartland for Children Director of Community Relations Shawna Butler and Tyiesha Ghent, Community Engagement Specialist.
11. <span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">RESOLUTION NO. 26-4260-R - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF BARTOW, FLORIDA; ESTABLISHING THE CITY OF BARTOW CODE COMPLIANCE ASSISTANCE GRANT PROGRAM, TO BE KNOWN AS THE “ANGEL FUND”; PROVIDING FOR THE PROGRAM’S PURPOSE, OBJECTIVES, ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS, AND ADMINISTRATION; AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO IMPLEMENT THE PROGRAM AND TAKE ALL NECESSARY ACTIONS; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
12. Consideration and approval to install 3 to 5 mature live oak trees parallel to and west of Hole 8 at the Bartow Golf Course for safety enhancement.
13. Issuance of a proclamation recognizing April 12–18, 2026 as National Public Safety Telecommunications Week. Being accepted by Bartow Police Department Communications Supervisor Jane Casselman and Communications Staff.
14. Issuance of a proclamation recognizing April 11, 2026 as the 13th Annual Herbert Dixon Charity Golf Tour<span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">nament. Being accepted by Mr. Herb Dixon, Honoree, and Mr. Carver Young, Representative of the Deacons & Stewards Alliance.
15. RESOLUTION NO. 26-4259-R - A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF BARTOW TO ACCEPT FOR MAINTENANCE THE IMPROVEMENTS DEDICATED TO THE PUBLIC IN THE GROVE AT STUART CROSSING - PHASES 2A, 2B & 3, PB 216, PGS 31 THRU 41, PUBLIC RECORDS OF POLK COUNTY, FLORIDA.
16. <span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Issuance of a proclamation recognizing April 2026 as Donate Life Month. Being accepted by LifeLink Foundation, Inc. Being accepted by Margaret Glidewell, Volunteer for LifeLink Foundation.
17. Update regarding TPO Grant Proposal for Jackson Ave. Study — Billy Groover, Public Works Director

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