The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is providing three industrial pumps and 7,000 feet of pipes to alleviate historic flood levels.
Category: City Hall
Reducing Noise: Feds Approve New Airport Approach Route
The route over the Polk Parkway means fewer neighborhoods will be directly under the path of incoming cargo jets.
Lakeland Assesses Hurricane Damage, Including a Trashed New Roof at the RP Funding Center
At a meeting to review the storm response, Police Chief Sam Taylor showed bodycam footage of rescues made during Milton.
Lakeland Electric Ends Rebates for Some Appliances, Lowers Rates for Others
It eliminated clothes washers, dishwashers and freezers to make the energy-saving incentive program more sustainable.
‘Gross’ Damage Adds $89,000 and Extra Month to Simpson Park Pool Repair
There may be 2 to 3 weeks when both of Lakeland’s public pools are closed.
Alternate Path for Sewer Project May Save Lakeland $7.9 Million
The Western Trunk pipeline’s new route will avoid disrupting traffic near Lakeland Christian School.
Lakeland Approves a Budget With No Property Tax Increase
One of the commissioners who voted against the budget said the city should cut spending rather than rely on reserves.
AdventHealth Gets Zoning Needed to Build a Hospital on Harden
Lakeland city commissioners voted 5-1 on land use for a 400-bed hospital on heavily traveled roads.
Water, Wastewater Fees Will Rise $3.44 For ‘Typical’ Lakeland Homeowner
New monthly utility rates approved by the Lakeland City Commission go into effect Oct. 1; rates are adjusted annually.
Lakeland Commission Votes 4-2 to Keep the Current Property Tax Rate
Mayor Mutz expresses disappointment, saying it is ‘insulting’ to close the possibility of a ‘minor change.’
