Use of the program has soared since the Utility Committee lifted budget caps that led to denials.
Category: City Hall
Posted inCity Hall, Housing
Lakeland Weighs Big Increase in Water and Wastewater Impact Fees
A new study recommends raising the fee per new residential unit from $2,966 to $7,275.
Posted inCity Hall, Events
Lakeland Marks Pride Month with Proclamation and Munn Park Event
Mayor reads Pride proclamation. One opponent calls the LGBTQ+ Pride movement a ‘sex religion.’
Posted inCity Hall, Consumer
Lakeland Electric Bills to Rise by About $10 as Fuel Charge Increases
The cost of natural gas is dictated by economic markets. Currently, demand is up and supply is down in the U.S.
Posted inCity Hall, Housing, Neighborhoods
Green ‘Workforce-Affordable’ Townhomes Planned For Gladys Leggett Neighborhood
A subdivision of 87 environmentally sustainable townhomes is planned off Providence Road.
Posted inCity Hall, Downtown, History
White Paint on Brick Building Angers Historic Preservationists
The 1921 W. Fisk Johnson Building next to the Polk Theatre was painted white without proper permitting.
Posted inCity Hall
Lakeland’s Cemetery Stewards Try to Keep Up with Burial Demands
City-owned cemeteries are running out of space for traditional burials, but that’s not what a lot of families want these days.
Posted inCity Hall, Recreation, Schools
Lakeland Youth Council Asks For Nighttime Activities
Students from Lakeland-area schools have been brainstorming since September on recommendations.
Posted inCity Hall, Downtown, Recreation
Lakeland Chooses ‘Simple and Elegant’ Design for Munn Park
The design includes a pavilion, splash pad and public restrooms.
Posted inCity Hall, Recreation
Shortage of Ball Fields a ‘Great Concern’ For Lakeland Leaders
Lakeland only has half the recommended multipurpose ball fields for a city of its size.