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Lake Wales commission approves annexation of right-of-way for public safety jurisdiction
Summary
Ordinance 2026‑17, a second reading to annex maintained rights of way contiguous to city territory to give the City of Lake Wales jurisdiction for public‑safety response, passed unanimously after no public comment.
The City Commission approved Ordinance 2026‑17 on second reading during its May 17 meeting, annexing specific maintained rights of way contiguous to the city for the limited purpose of public‑safety jurisdiction.
The ordinance, read by title, states the annexation grants the City of Lake Wales “jurisdiction only for public safety response over the roadways annexed” and provides for an effective date (text as read at the meeting). Mayor Jack Hill said no members of the public requested to speak during the public hearing, and, after a motion and second, a roll call vote recorded affirmative votes from Commissioners Thompson, Williams and Gillespie, Deputy Mayor Robin Gibson and Mayor Jack Hill.
No amendments were proposed during the hearing. The ordinance passed by unanimous vote.
The commission did not attach additional ordinance text or implementation details in the meeting; staff follow‑up would be needed for mapping, intergovernmental coordination and the ordinance’s effective date.
