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City Council Meeting · 2026-05-06 · agenda_packet
[201 E MAIN STREET, TAVARES] Tavares City Council Agenda for May 6, 2026. Includes invocation, pledge of allegiance, approval of agenda, proclamations, swearing in, reading of ordinances, consent agenda, resolutions, ordinances public hearing, general government items, new business, old business, audience to be heard, reports, and adjournment. Specific items include a proclamation for National Public Works Week, presentation of a GFOA Certificate of Excellence, approval of meeting minutes, and discussions on stormwater vulnerability assessment, adaptation plans, and city council priorities. [201 EAST MAIN STREET, TAVARES; case ORDINANCE 2026-03] Tavares City Council Meeting Minutes from April 15, 2026. The meeting included an invocation, approval of the agenda (with an addition), proclamations for Water Conservation Month and GFOA Distinguished Budget Award, swearing in, reading of an ordinance, consent agenda approval, and discussions on a charter amendment referendum, library update, proposed budget calendar, graduate recognition, new business (gateway sign), old business, audience to be heard, and reports. The meeting adjourned at 4:58 p.m.
Agenda items
- 1. 04-15-2026 CC Minutes
- 1. Add New 441 Golf Cart Crossing: This being a State Road has called for State to
- Engineering & Architecture
- Site Prep, Grading & Hardscape
- General Contractor
- Building & Industrial Supply
- Real Estate Development
- 1. Continue to foster a supportive and welcoming environment for local
- General Contractor
- Site Prep, Grading & Hardscape
- Concrete & Masonry
- Carpentry & Cabinetry
- Electrical
- HVAC & Climate Control
- Plumbing
- Roofing
- Painting & Flooring
- Building & Industrial Supply
- Real Estate Development
- Engineering & Architecture
- Landscaping & Lawn Service
- 1. Continue to prevent further deterioration of home rule authority through government
- 1. Council Goals 2026-2027
- 1. Deliver a Balance Budget with pay increases the city can afford.
- 1. Deliver a Balance budget with pay increases that we can handle. Done
- 1. Discuss and approve Council new Goals as submitted.
- 1. For the Mayor to read the Proclamation declaring May 17–23, 2026, as National Public Works Week,
- 1. GFOA Notification Letter - Award for Certificate of Achievement in Excellence in Financial
- 1. Golf cart crossing bridge over new 441
- Site Prep, Grading & Hardscape
- General Contractor
- Concrete & Masonry
- Painting & Flooring
- Lighting & Low-Voltage Systems
- Engineering & Architecture
- 1. Grow the Tavares Cemetery Arboretum to maintain and exceed standards of the
- Site Prep, Grading & Hardscape
- Landscaping & Lawn Service
- Building & Industrial Supply
- General Contractor
- 1. Move to approve the meeting minutes under the Consent Agenda.
- 1. Proclamation - National Public Works Week
- 1. Support hometown rule as local authority continues to shift to Tallahassee. We
- 1. Tavares_EventCalendar_2026_Rvsd 4.2.2026
- 1. To continue to lead Tavares to be a city that sets the bar for other cities as evidenced by
- 2. Balance lowering taxes with providing city services at current levels. Completed
- 2. City Administrator Goals accomplished 2025-2026_
- 2. Continue to attract new commercial development into the city to appropriate locations.
- 2. Continue to lower the tax rate.
- 2. Discuss and change Council new goals that have been submitted.
- Business Consulting
- Legal Services
- Accounting & Tax
- 2. Do not approve the Proclamation.
- 2. Economic Development through commercia growth
- 2. Ensure competitive compensation for all city staff. Done. We tend to stay in the
- 2. Implement and promote the waterfront themed lands with signage reflecting
- Site Prep, Grading & Hardscape
- Design & Creative
- Signage & Printing
- 2. Increase Commercial Growth. Done – Along New 441 (Chipotle Mexican Grill,
- General Contractor
- Site Prep, Grading & Hardscape
- Concrete & Masonry
- Electrical
- HVAC & Climate Control
- Painting & Flooring
- Plumbing
- Roofing
- Drywall & Insulation
- Windows, Doors & Glass
- Building & Industrial Supply
- Real Estate Development
- Engineering & Architecture
- Landscaping & Lawn Service
- Government Authority
- 2. Maintain the same level of service. Done plus exceeded. More Firefighters, more
- General Contractor
- Site Prep, Grading & Hardscape
- Electrical
- Plumbing
- HVAC & Climate Control
- Utilities (Sub)
- Building & Industrial Supply
- Engineering & Architecture
- Landscaping & Lawn Service
- Waste Management
- Government Authority
- 2. Move to approve the meeting minutes with corrections.
- 2. Work with Department Heads to ensure a balanced budget.
- 3. Acquire property within the city to commit as green space
- Real Estate Development
- Site Prep, Grading & Hardscape
- Landscaping & Lawn Service
- Building & Industrial Supply
- Engineering & Architecture
- Legal Services
- 3. Actively seek grants to reduce the tax burden on residents and
- 3. Attract high-end/national retail/restaurants to Tavares. In progress. We hired a
- 3. Complete the two (2) Master Plans for both Regional Park Campuses: In process
- Engineering & Architecture
- Landscaping & Lawn Service
- Site Prep, Grading & Hardscape
- Building & Industrial Supply
- Real Estate Development
- 3. Continue the same level of service or better.
- 3. Continue to lower the debt (pay as you go). We have continued to reduce the
- 3. Continue to pursue improvements along highways 19, 561 and 448 that support
- Site Prep, Grading & Hardscape
- Utilities (Sub)
- Electrical
- General Contractor
- Building & Industrial Supply
- Real Estate Development
- Engineering & Architecture
- Landscaping & Lawn Service
- Concrete & Masonry
- Painting & Flooring
- HVAC & Climate Control
- Plumbing
- Roofing
- Drywall & Insulation
- Carpentry & Cabinetry
- 3. Continue to work with our partners to acquire the right-of-way for the rails to trails
- 3. Continue working to pay down city debt.
- 4. Commit to ongoing investment in our infrastructure. Every year we upgrade and
- 4. Continue proceeding with implementation of the Tavares to Mount Dora Rails to
- Site Prep, Grading & Hardscape
- Utilities (Sub)
- Building & Industrial Supply
- Engineering & Architecture
- Real Estate Development
- 4. Continue to lower the debt service.
- 4. Identify funding to implement both Master Plans for both Regional Park
- Site Prep, Grading & Hardscape
- General Contractor
- Building & Industrial Supply
- Real Estate Development
- Engineering & Architecture
- Landscaping & Lawn Service
- 4. Provide Police, Fire, Library and Public Works along with the other Departments
- 4. Pursue grants for infrastructure and capital improvement projects.
- 4. Reduce the tax rate where possible. Done.
- 4. Support arboretum beatification and staffing
- Site Prep, Grading & Hardscape
- Landscaping & Lawn Service
- Building & Industrial Supply
- Government Authority
- 4. Work with Economic Development to bring new businesses into the city and continue
- 5. Completion of the State Road 19/County Road 561 traffic signal.
- Electrical
- Site Prep, Grading & Hardscape
- Engineering & Architecture
- Utilities (Sub)
- 5. Continue Mayor’s Youth Program in collaboration with Tavares High School.
- 5. Continue sidewalk and street repair as funds are available. Done.
- 5. Continue to build Tavares based on its Historic Foundation. Always being done
- General Contractor
- Carpentry & Cabinetry
- Concrete & Masonry
- Drywall & Insulation
- Electrical
- HVAC & Climate Control
- Painting & Flooring
- Plumbing
- Restoration & Waterproofing
- Roofing
- Site Prep, Grading & Hardscape
- Building & Industrial Supply
- Real Estate Development
- Engineering & Architecture
- Landscaping & Lawn Service
- 5. Continue to develop the two parks, (YMCA, and Woodlea).
- Site Prep, Grading & Hardscape
- General Contractor
- Building & Industrial Supply
- Engineering & Architecture
- Landscaping & Lawn Service
- 5. Continue to ensure that Tavares City employees are compensated fairly and have the
- 5. East Regional Park design and funding
- 5. Minimize the millage rate to best of ability to help reduce taxes on our residents
- 5. Program another successful Youth Council program with the High School. While
- 5. Waterfront signage: The five-themed lands signage along beautiful Lake Dora designed
- Site Prep, Grading & Hardscape
- Construction (Other)
- Engineering & Architecture
- Design & Creative
- Signage & Printing
- 6. Continue to actively seek grants for projects throughout the city in all departments.
- 6. Continue to improve streets, alleyways, and traffic signalization. On going
- 6. Convert old public works complex into surface parking. Done.
- 6. Maintain our city’s unique “close community” quality of life while continuing to
- 6. Mayor’s Youth Council restructuring
- 6. Present a balanced annual budget: Done.
- 7. America in Bloom support to compete
- 7. Continue with the effort to secure the property by city hall for the parking facility needed
- Site Prep, Grading & Hardscape
- Concrete & Masonry
- General Contractor
- Building & Industrial Supply
- Engineering & Architecture
- 7. Ensure that reserves are kept at adequate and recommended levels to prevent
- 7. Help to provide new official city flower to residents, in collaboration with local
- Nursery & Horticulture
- Landscaping & Lawn Service
- 7. Maintain existing infrastructure. Done through budgetary process.
- 8. Complete West Main Street Gateway. Sign installed now its time to renovate
- Site Prep, Grading & Hardscape
- Concrete & Masonry
- Construction (Other)
- Building & Industrial Supply
- Engineering & Architecture
- Landscaping & Lawn Service
- 8. Continue to prepare for adequate downtown parking areas before it becomes an
- General Contractor
- Concrete & Masonry
- Site Prep, Grading & Hardscape
- Building & Industrial Supply
- Real Estate Development
- 8. Pause housing permits while addressing infrastructure
- Engineering & Architecture
- Business Consulting
- Government Authority
- 9. Complete Civic Signs. Not done.
- 9. Continue government transparency by staying engaged with the local
- Legal Services
- Accounting & Tax
- Business Consulting
- Engineering & Architecture
- Office & Business Support Services
- Landscaping & Lawn Service
- Building & Industrial Supply
- General Contractor
- Site Prep, Grading & Hardscape
- Event Planning & Rentals
- Signage & Printing
- Government Authority
- IV. PROCLAMATIONS/PRESENTATIONS
- IV. PROCLAMATIONS/PRESENTATIONS
- IV. PROCLAMATIONS/PRESENTATIONS
- IX. ORDINANCES - PUBLIC HEARING
- IX. ORDINANCES – PUBLIC HEARING
- Legal Services
- Engineering & Architecture
- Government Authority
- VI. READING OF ALL ORDINANCES/RESOLUTIONS INTO RECORD
- VI. READING OF ALL ORDINANCES/RESOLUTIONS INTO RECORD
- VI. READING OF ALL ORDINANCES/RESOLUTIONS INTO THE RECORD
- Legal Services
- Government Authority
- VII. CONSENT AGENDA
- VII. CONSENT AGENDA
- VII. CONSENT AGENDA
- X. GENERAL GOVERNMENT
- Accounting & Tax
- Business Consulting
- Engineering & Architecture
- Building & Industrial Supply
- General Contractor
- Site Prep, Grading & Hardscape
- Concrete & Masonry
- Electrical
- Plumbing
- HVAC & Climate Control
- Roofing
- Painting & Flooring
- Drywall & Insulation
- Windows, Doors & Glass
- Office & Business Support Services
- X. GENERAL GOVERNMENT
- Utilities (Sub)
- Site Prep, Grading & Hardscape
- Engineering & Architecture
- X. GENERAL GOVERNMENT
- Utilities (Sub)
- Site Prep, Grading & Hardscape
- Engineering & Architecture
- Building & Industrial Supply
- XI. NEW BUSINESS
- Site Prep, Grading & Hardscape
- General Contractor
- Electrical
- Building & Industrial Supply
- Engineering & Architecture
- XIII. AUDIENCE TO BE HEARD
- XIII. AUDIENCE TO BE HEARD
- XIII. AUDIENCE TO BE HEARD
- XIV. REPORTS
- Site Prep, Grading & Hardscape
- Lighting & Low-Voltage Systems
- General Contractor
- Building & Industrial Supply
- XIV. REPORTS
- XIV. REPORTS
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