Kathleen M. CottonBilling Manager
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City of Groveland
Track open bid opportunities, contracts, public meetings, and key contacts for City of Groveland.
- Buyer type:
- City
- Location:
- Groveland, FL
- Country:
- US
Track open bid opportunities, contracts, public meetings, and key contacts for City of Groveland.
Key metrics and characteristics
Census ID
Government ID for mapping buyers across datasets.
124256
Employee FTE
Full-time equivalent employees.
177
Population
Population size to gauge opportunity scale.
25,526
Procurement Hell Score
How easy their procurement process is to navigate. Lower is better.
65 / 100
Propensity to Spend
How likely this buyer is to spend on new technology based on operating budget trends.
AI Adoption Score
How likely this buyer is to adopt new AI technologies.
Startup Friendliness
How often this buyer champions startups and early adoption.
Latest Budget Year
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Operating Budget
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Includes fiscal year calendars, procurement complexity scores, and strategic insights.
Procurement guidance and navigation tips.
Procurement Hell Score
Lower scores indicate easier procurement. Created by Starbridge.
Quick Decision Flow
Sole Source
Cooperatives
Full playbooks include agency-specific workflows, thresholds, and vendor benchmarks.
Board meetings and strategic plans from City of Groveland
The committee continued its review of the City of Groveland Code of Ethics and Conduct for Elected and Appointed Officials, confirming revisions to sections A through D. Discussion occurred regarding the formal codification of the Ethics Code within the City Code. The committee reviewed the proposed ethics compliance process, including procedures for complaints, investigations, hearings, and appeals. Additionally, the committee discussed incorporating ethics provisions applicable to employees into the City's Employee Policy Manual, with the City Attorney tasked to prepare draft amendments for future review.
The City Council held a hearing to address the final budget and millage rate for the upcoming fiscal year. Key discussion topics included the adoption of Ordinance 2026-18, which set the final millage rate at 5.5000 mills, and the adoption of Ordinance 2026-19, which formalized the budget for October 1, 2026, through September 30, 2027. The Chief Financial Officer provided an overview of the City's financial standing, including projected revenues and expenditures. Council members debated the potential impact of millage rate adjustments on the City's structural surplus and emphasized the importance of funding infrastructure projects and addressing long-term debt obligations.
The City Council meeting covered several critical topics, including public comments regarding signage and Wilson Island preservation, and a proclamation for the Groveland Hispanic Heritage Latin Festival. A major portion of the meeting focused on a detailed update regarding drinking water quality, infrastructure, and strategies to improve system reliability, including discussions on pressure issues, filtration, and communication during outages. The council also approved a fee reduction for a tournament at South Lake Regional Park, discussed the recent removal of Automatic License Plate Recognition cameras, and evaluated the future of the City's legal services, ultimately deciding to negotiate with the current interim legal provider for a permanent role.
Extracted from official board minutes, strategic plans, and video transcripts.
Track City of Groveland meetings, strategic plans, and budget discussions before the public bid appears.
Early signals from meeting minutes and plans
Vendor mentions and competitor tracking
Decision timeline from discussion to RFP
Public-sector contacts connected to City of Groveland.
Quotable insights from buyer leadership
