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Commission advances first reading to transfer Connor Road to city control; residents press for culvert and drainage assurances
Summary
The commission approved Ordinance 2025-19 on first reading to transfer Connor Road into city jurisdiction at the developer's request; neighbors asked for clarity about culvert maintenance and flood risk, and staff said road design and initial construction costs fall to the developer while long-term maintenance depends on development arrangements.
The Lake Wales City Commission approved first reading of Ordinance 2025-19, a measure to transfer Connor Road (from Mountain Lake Cutoff Road north to the dead end) into the city's jurisdiction to allow developer-led improvements. The ordinance was read by title and advanced after resident testimony raised concerns about drainage and the condition of a culvert under Connor Road.
Jessica Brower, who identified herself as a Connor Road resident and family business owner, told the commission that…
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