Notice of Intention to Utilize Method of Collecting Non-Ad Valorem Assessments
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NOTICE OF INTENTION TO UTILIZE UNIFORM METHOD OF COLLECTING NON-AD VALOREM ASSESSMENTS
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the City Commission of the City of Lakeland, Florida,
at a City Commission meeting which commences at 9:00 A.M. on Monday, December 16, 2024, in
the City Commission Room at City Hall, 228 S. Massachusetts Avenue, Lakeland, Florida, will hold
a public hearing pursuant to Section 197.3632, Florida Statutes, to consider adoption of a resolution
setting forth the City of Lakeland’s intention to utilize, beginning with the tax bills issued in
November, 2025, the uniform method of collecting non-ad valorem assessments as set forth in
Section 197.3632, Florida Statutes, to collect all unpaid non-ad valorem assessments lawfully
imposed by the City Commission during calendar year 2024 and preceding years, including all
unpaid lot clearing and demolition non-ad valorem assessments.
INTERESTED PERSONS may inspect such proposed resolution at the City Attorney’s
Office in City Hall and may appear and be heard at the meeting with respect to the proposed
resolution. Anyone deciding to appeal a decision by the City Commission on the above subject
matter at this hearing will need a record of the proceedings and, for purposes of that appeal, may
need to ensure that a verbatim record of the proceedings is made, including the testimony and
evidence upon which the appeal is to be made.
IN ACCORDANCE WITH the Americans with Disabilities Act and Section 286.26, Florida
Statutes, persons with disabilities needing special accommodation to participate in this proceeding, or
those requiring language assistance (free of charge)should contact the City of Lakeland ADA Specialist,
Kristin Meador, no later than 48 hours prior to the proceeding, at (863) 834-8444, Email:
ADASpecialist@lakelandgov.net. If hearing impaired, please contact the TDD numbers: Local –
(863) 834-8333 or 1-800-955-8771 (TDD-Telecommunications Device for the Deaf) or the Florida
Relay Service Number 1-800-955-8770 (VOICE), for assistance.
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KELLY S. KOOS
City Clerk
City of Lakeland, Florida
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