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Notice of Proposed Tax Increase: The City of Lakeland has tentatively adopted a measure to increase its property tax levy. 

2026-RFP-070 Selection Committee Meeting - Preparation, Repairs, and Waterproofing of Exterior Walls at City Hall

LAKELAND, FL (September 8, 2026) – Today, the City Commission unanimously approved an amendment to Ordinance 4844 establishing drought enforcement measures to ensure compliance with Southwest Florida Water Management District’s (SWFWMD) Phase 3 Water Shortage Restrictions.  The amendment establishes enforcement and appeal procedures for watering violations, including fines of $50 for a first violation, $200 for a second violation, and $500 for third and subsequent violations. 

2026-RFP-080 Selection Committee Meeting - Scaffolding and Insulation Services at Lakeland Electric Power Generation Facilities

2026-RFP-095 Selection Committee Meeting - Annual Heat Recovery Steam Generator Cleaning Services

2026-RFP-093 Selection Committee Meeting - Annual Agreement for Non-Destructive Examination Services (NDE)

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the City Commission of the City of Lakeland, Florida, will consider passage of the following titled ordinance(s) at a City Commission meeting which commences at 6:00 P.M. on Thursday, September 24, 2026, in the City Commission Chamber at City Hall, Lakeland, Florida.

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the City Commission of the City of Lakeland, Florida, will consider passage of the following titled ordinance(s) at a City Commission meeting which commences at 9:00 A.M. on Monday, September 21, 2026, in the City Commission Chamber at City Hall, Lakeland, Florida.

2026-RFP-054 Selection Committee Meeting - Joint Use Pole Audit

2026-RFQ-060 Selection Committee Meeting - Professional Engineering Services for Structural, Concrete, and Coating System Repairs at Joker Marchant Stadium