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Commission approves P3 agreement to buy 292‑space parking garage; city commits $10.2 million and $285,000 for oversight
Summary
The commission approved a comprehensive agreement under Florida’s P3 law for a 292‑space parking facility to be delivered to the city at a guaranteed maximum price of $10,217,496 and authorized a $285,000 task order with Kimley‑Horn for city oversight; staff noted environmental monitoring and a land‑inspection contingency period.
The Winter Haven City Commission voted May 26 to approve a comprehensive public‑private partnership agreement that will result in a new 292‑space parking facility being built by a private developer and conveyed to the city upon completion.
Under the comprehensive agreement presented by staff, 610 LLC (with Urban Action LLC as landowner) will design and construct the garage under a design–build contract and deliver the final building to Winter Haven at a guaranteed maximum price of $10,217,496. The city’s near‑term funding plan cited by staff included $2,279,455 from fiscal‑year‑25 cash carryforward, $4,49,625 from the construction fund balance restricted for parking, and $3,528,416 from transportation fund savings tied to another roadway project.
Staff explained the project emerged from an unsolicited proposal submitted Oct. 13, 2025 and was vetted under Fla. Stat. §255.065 (the P3 statute). Walker Consultants completed an independent analysis and concluded the proposed garage showed cost effectiveness and a public benefit in the downtown mobility context.
Environmental due diligence: staff noted the site previously hosted a gasoline station that is part of statewide petroleum cleanups. Ground‑monitoring wells and site monitoring have been installed and a closeout process is underway. The comprehensive agreement includes a 120‑day land inspection and concurrent 120‑day permit approval window; the city retains the right to cancel if conditions render the site impracticable or if cure costs exceed a specified percentage of the construction budget. The city attorney explained limited potential exposure to costs if the city terminates during the inspection window and confirmed a cooperation agreement will hold the landowner responsible for monitoring and certain closure obligations.
Oversight and costs: the commission also authorized a task order with Kimley‑Horn & Associates to serve as the city’s representative for design review, permitting, environmental analysis and construction oversight for a lump‑sum fee of $285,000, to be paid from transportation‑project savings. The task order was approved in a separate vote.
A motion to approve the comprehensive agreement carried after disclosures and recusal where appropriate. City staff said the project aligns with the downtown strategic and mobility master plan and the commission directed staff to continue due diligence and proceed with implementation steps authorized by the agreement.
What’s next: the city will complete the remaining due diligence, work through permitting and monitoring issues during the inspection window, and begin design‑review and construction oversight under Kimley‑Horn if the developer proceeds to final permitting.
