Commission Summary: No Electric Increase, Other News

Lakeland City Commission meeting has begun. @mylkldelectric general Manager Joel Ivy is giving an update on the utility.
✓ Watch live: https://t.co/CD80dhj9jg
✓ Agenda: https://t.co/5UEI80K4QP

— Lkld Now (@LkldNow) October 21, 2019

There were 10 proclamations at the last City Commission meeting. Today, there’s only one — it’s for World Polio Day — but there are a lot of visitors supporting it from Lakeland Rotary clubs. They’re the ones in the red T-shirts. (Mayor @DozenDad Mutz is also wearing one.) #lkld pic.twitter.com/kVzUyrRhu8

— Lkld Now (@LkldNow) October 21, 2019

Lakeland Electric will not seek a rate increase this year, General Manager Joel Ivy tells city commissioners. #lkld pic.twitter.com/zWLNrBxzdp

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The size limit for detached/garage apartments in the Lake Morton area was increased from 530 sq ft to 800 or 40% of the living area of the principal dwelling, under an ordinance approved by Lakeland commissioners. https://t.co/pZjM3Jnd8a

— Lkld Now (@LkldNow) October 21, 2019

City commissioners vote 6-1, with Bill Read opposing, to approve an expansion of the Roberts Academy at @FLSouthern College.
✓ The ordinance: https://t.co/pZjM3Jnd8a
✓ Previous article: https://t.co/bztNHpYU5Z pic.twitter.com/1l59WeL1p3

— Lkld Now (@LkldNow) October 21, 2019

The large Williams tract near Florida Poly is changed from a Development of Regional Impact to a Planned Unit Development by the City Commission. Commissioners hope to see a resarch park there.
✓ The ordinance: https://t.co/nBGVADiiNc
✓ Recent coverage: https://t.co/zKeMGCGdeo pic.twitter.com/9nOfWNxaNs

— Lkld Now (@LkldNow) October 21, 2019

City plans to upgrade the sidewalk along the west shore of Lake Parker with artwork celebrating local history. Construction contract of $971,796 was awarded to Florida Safety Contractors of Thonotosassa, the low bidder. One resident opposed it because of cost. pic.twitter.com/9PfiswmEWz

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McQueen Marketing is renewed for marketing around the city’s lakes program. The company developed the Toby’s Water Warriors campaign. Contract is $77,230. https://t.co/ZYIkvosV3w pic.twitter.com/XkezREytRg

— Lkld Now (@LkldNow) October 21, 2019

Several parks and recreation fees are going up. Biggest increases are for weekend rental of Magnolia Room and Lake Mirror Center Auditorium. Changes were passed unanimously. https://t.co/eyX93OssMM pic.twitter.com/e4t0kCxcke

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Commissioners approved two property transfers today:
✓ The Dream Center gets a lot at 645 W. 4th St. for its Kids Club program. https://t.co/zgy5Ka0fxA
✓ Parker Street Ministries is buying property at the NE corner of U.S. 98 and Mass Ave. for $71,158. https://t.co/ij59Mw0U2B pic.twitter.com/YNj7v2mHjR

— Lkld Now (@LkldNow) October 21, 2019

After a favorable performance review, City Manager Tony Delgado gets a 4.5% raise; it mirrors:
✓ The 2% across-the-board raise given to other city employees.
✓ The 2.5% max for eligible employees with favorable performance reviews.
The City Commission vote was unanimous.

— Lkld Now (@LkldNow) October 21, 2019