Regular Board Meeting – March 1, 2026

Past (Minutes Approved)

Board Meeting Details

Meeting date

March 1, 2026

Start Time

5:30 pm

End Time

7:00 pm

Meeting Location

Bartow City Hall, Commission Chambers – 450 N Wilson Ave, Bartow, FL 33830

Meeting Agenda

Regular Board Meeting

Minutes

Approved

Meeting Summary

The March 15, 2026 Regular Board Meeting was called to order at 5:32 PM. All board members were present. The board approved the minutes from February 15. A public hearing was held regarding the Downtown Design Guidelines; three citizens spoke in favor. The board voted unanimously to approve the Façade Grant applications for four downtown businesses. The FY2027 budget discussion was tabled to the April meeting. The meeting adjourned at 6:55 PM.

Meeting Highlights

  1. Call to Order & Roll Call
  2. Approval of Minutes – February 15, 2026
  3. Public Hearing – Proposed Amendments to the Downtown Design Guidelines
  4. Old Business:
    1. Update on Oak Street Housing Initiative
  5.  New Business:
    1. Review and Approval of Façade Grant Applications (Round 1, 2026)
    2. Discussion of FY2027 Budget Priorities
  6.  Public Comments (non-agenda items)
  7. Adjournment

Meeting Media & Documents

Download Official Agenda Document (PDF)

Download Approved Minutes (PDF)

Download All Supporting Documents (ZIP)