Kenneth W. Buchman

This document outlines the Midtown Redevelopment Vision Plan for the City of Plant City, aiming to transform the Midtown area into a dynamic, mixed-use, and pedestrian-friendly neighborhood. The plan focuses on creating a vibrant urban environment by increasing density and height, eliminating building setback lines, establishing a central green civic space, encouraging diverse residential and commercial uses, and improving street infrastructure. The intended outcome is a revitalized Midtown that complements the historic downtown, attracts future growth, and stimulates private investment.

The City Commission resolved to amend the 2024-25 budget. The amendments include increases in the General Fund for engineering inspection fees and temporary staffing services, increases in the CDBG Fund for community development revenue, administrative contractual services, and street improvements, and increases in the Water/Sewer Fund for interest income and customer deposit interest.

The City Commission amended the 2025-26 Budget, increasing the General Fund revenue and expenditures by $76,400. The increase is attributed to the DOE Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant. The additional funds are transferred to the Capital Project Account. The City Clerk is required to post the resolution on the City's website for two years.

The resolution addresses the amendment of the Community Redevelopment Agency budget for the 2025-26 fiscal year. It includes adjustments to revenues and expenditures, specifically reappropriating funds and increasing infrastructure improvements for recreation. The resolution also outlines the use of the fund balance for projects in the CIP and CRA plan, and mandates submission of the resolution to the Hillsborough County Board of County Commissioners and posting on the CRA website.

The City of Plant City's budget for Fiscal Year 2024-25 is $125,925,917. The budget includes a millage rate of 5.7157 mills, with 1.0 mil dedicated to street resurfacing and related maintenance. The budget focuses on economic development, community engagement, customer service, communication with stakeholders, and organizational effectiveness. It allocates funds to the Plant City Economic Development Corporation, Plant City Chamber of Commerce, Boys and Girls Club of Plant City, Railroad Museum Society, Plant City Main Street, and Arts Council of Plant City. The Capital Improvement Program budget totals $27,068,888, with major projects including street resurfacing, portable radio replacement, community aesthetic features, parks and recreation projects, water and sewer infrastructure improvements, sidewalks, bridges, and stormwater drainage rehabilitation. The budget also includes provisions for employee pay increases, health insurance premiums, tuition reimbursement, management training, and holiday bonuses. The General Fund budget is $55,871,540, with increased ad valorem tax revenue. The Street Fund budget is $3.7 million, the Water and Sewer Fund budget is $29.7 million, the Solid Waste Fund budget is $11.4 million, and the Stormwater Fund budget is $4.5 million. The Community Redevelopment Agency assessed valuation increased to $389.6 million, with projects including parking lot improvements, street resurfacing, and trail construction.