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City adopts ordinance annexing about 93.45 acres off Old Bartow–Lake Wales Road
Summary
On second reading the Winter Haven City Commission approved Ordinance O-25-04 to annex roughly 93.45 acres requested by GAIN Inc.; staff said the current taxable value is approximately $11,483 and would generate about $75.67 in tax revenue under current conditions.
The Winter Haven City Commission on Jan. 27 adopted Ordinance O-25-04 on second reading to annex approximately 93.45 acres of land contiguous to the city’s corporate limits.
The ordinance, read aloud by the city attorney as O-25-04, describes annexing four parcels generally located about 1,218 feet north of Old Bartow–Lake Wales Road, east of McLean Boulevard and roughly 1,333 feet west of Gary Street. City staff said the area totals about 93.45 acres.
Why it matters: City staff said the current taxable value for the parcels is approximately $11,483 and estimated that under current conditions annexation would generate about $75.67 in tax revenue; staff noted additional tax revenue would be expected upon development of the property.
Discussion and vote: The city manager recommended approval and staff recommended moving the ordinance; Commissioner Manning moved to approve O-25-04 on second reading. After a public hearing with no speakers, the commission voted in favor; the ordinance was adopted.
What’s next: The ordinance’s effective date was included in the reading; the annexed property will become subject to city jurisdiction and will be considered in future development reviews and tax assessments.
