Beginning in January 2027, monthly fees will increase by $1.17 annually to help fund $69 million in overdue drainage and water-quality projects.
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Lakeland Residents Sound Alarm On Traffic, Flooding As City Eyes Costly Catch-Up
Community survey shows rising frustration as commissioners confront aging systems, staffing gaps, and rising costs.
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Commission Tackles Stormwater, Pedestrian Bridge and More at Marathon Meeting
The final meeting of 2025, and Mutz’s last as mayor, was nearly 7.5 hours.
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‘Rare and Extreme’: Business Leader Criticizes Lakeland’s Proposed Stormwater Rate Hike
City leaders say the increase is needed to pay for more than $69 million in unfunded lakes and stormwater projects.
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Lakeland to Pave Over More of Easton Drive’s Bricks
Repeated washouts have been dangerous for motorists and costly for the city.