Plant City High School Cheerleaders receive proclamation.
The first April City Commission meeting was called to order by Mayor Nathan A. Kilton. All commissioners were in attendance, and the invocation was led by Pastor Dennis Roebuck followed by the Pledge of Allegiance.
First on the agenda was recognition.
26-125- The presentation of a proclamation honoring the Plant City High School Cheerleading Team.
The cheerleaders have three state championships, a national championship, a world championship, and won the 2026 UCA National Cheerleading Championship.
“They are here every day with no excuse. Their life is around being committed to this team,” said their coach.
During the proclamation, Kilton said the entire community is proud of the team spirit and dedication the team puts in every day.
Next, Kilton highlighted the Plant City Champions for Youth. An organization that has been around since 1962 and focuses on supporting youth and partners with the city for referees.
26-150- The Presentation of proclamation recognizing April 2026 as “Child Abuse Prevention Month in Plant City.”
Kilton thanked the Children’s Board Family Resource Center on Palmer Street for all the work they do. Outside the center, there are pinwheels, which are a symbol for this month.
26-151- The presentation of a proclamation declaring the week of April 19-25, 2026, as “National Crime Victims’ Rights Week in Plant City.”
This week is to honor the commitment to the victim rights movement. It honors the importance of crime victims and promotes discussion of community resources for all victims.
One resident went up to the stand and thanked the panel for recognizing this week as she is a crime victim.
Next, commissioners moved to the consent agenda, where several routine items were approved unanimously.
These included Resolution 26-142, approving the minutes from the March 23 regular meeting, and Resolution 26-146, correcting a scrivener’s error in the February 23 meeting minutes.
Commissioners also approved Resolution 26-148, accepting an easement deed from Charlie Taylor West, LLC, and Resolution 26-149, authorizing an agreement with Atlas Organics CU08, LLC for as-needed tree debris disposal management services.
Additional approvals included Resolution 26-157, accepting a Special Warranty Deed from D.R. Horton, Inc. for a public lift station and reclaimed water booster station, and Resolution 26-165, granting a time extension amendment to an agreement with New Vista Builders Group LLC for miscellaneous facilities construction and renovation services under a Hillsborough County contract.
All items on the consent agenda were approved unanimously.
Next was the City Manager report.
26-167- Resolution authorizing the City Manager to contract with Alfa Laval, Inc. for the emergency repair of the belt filter press at the Water Reclamation Facility.
Lynn Spivey, director of utilities, said on April 7 the belt experienced mechanical failure, and the roller shaft snapped during normal startup. After inspection, there were multiple deficiencies. The unit is still out of service, and Spivey said if it’s not fixed, it can expose harm to public health.
The contract will repair the existing belt filter press using a new OEM part, including removal, installation, freight and startup.
The resolution passed 5 to 0.
26-143- Resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute an Engineering Work Order with Southeastern Survey and Mapping Corporation for East and Westside Canal Bathymetric and Topographic Survey.
Robin Bailey, project manager, said these canals were naturally occurring systems after Hurricane Donna. The canals divert excess rainwater away from the city over the years and have developed sediment buildup, bank erosion, and flooding.
The project will be a proactive, data-driven flood management strategy. The work order includes a dual-frequency bathymetry to map underwater depth and sediment layers. The aerial lidar is a laser pulse survey to generate precise 3D representation of the area.
The survey methods will cost $154,864.20 to complete and will be completed in 120 days, once started.
“We can’t fight mother nature, but we do have control over these things,” Kilton said.
The resolution passed 5 to 0.
26-145- Resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute a Work Order with Flotech Environmental, LLC for installation of stormwater pipe lining along Aston Ave.
Charlene Shiver, stormwater project coordinator, said the city staff investigated a depression and found the pipe to have multiple defects. The project will cost $134,543.85 to install the 338 feet of 35-inch stormwater pipe along Aston Ave.
The resolution passed 5 to 0.
26-153- Resolution accepting the Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant Program FY 2025 Local Solicitation.
Captain Alfred Van Duyne announced the department was awarded $18,064 in grant funding. This funding will go toward the new data replication server to enhance department network reliability, redundancy, and data security.
The server hardware is a one-time cost of $9,655, and the replication software’s first year costs is $10.971.39. With the money from the grant, the department asked for an additional $2,562.39 that was left over.
This resolution passed 5 to 0.
26-152- Resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute an amendment with Motorola Solutions for managed Geographic Information System (GIS) Managed Services.
Lieutenant Jason Fowler said the department’s Motorola Flex System has been used for the past three years and is asking for another three-year agreement of $88,727.52, but in annual payments of $29,574.84.
The Motorola technology enhances validating caller locations quickly, providing real-time mapping and routing for responding officers.
This resolution passed 5 to 0.
26-159- Resolution authorizing an agreement with USA Fence Company for barricade rentals under City of Tampa Bid #71102021.
Duyne said Plant City will utilize the piggyback agreement with the City of Tampa for barricade rentals to help support large-scale events in town.
The annual cost is $80,000 for four major parades.
“Thank you to the department for continuing to raise the bar on these events,” said Kilton. “Raising a bar to make sure that our people are safe during these events is critical, so this is another step.”
The resolution passed 5 to 0.
City Manager Bill McDaniel recognized the Plant City Budget team for receiving an award for the 2025-2026 budget.
The next agenda item was the City Attorney.
26-163- Resolution rescheduling the second regular City Commission meeting for the month of May 2026.
The meeting falls on election day and it was requested that it be moved to Wed. May 27.
The resolution was approved 5 to 0.
Commissioner Mary Mathis highlighted how successful the easter egg hunt was. She said there were over 1,500 participants and 15,000 eggs for the event.
She also recognized “Call Center Operator Week.”
“Congratulations, and we appreciate all that they do,” Mathis said.
Vice-Mayor Jason Jones announced Plant City is up for a regional award. He does not know what the award nomination is for but is hopeful and asked the other commissioners to join him on May 15.
Kilton highlighted the Catch Me If You Can 5K coming up on April 25. Right now, there are 190 people signed up, and there are still spaces open.
“It’s a great way to look into part of the operations in the city and see how it operates,” Kilton said.
The race is hosted by the Friends of the PCPD Foundation.
Finally, commissioners considered additional resolutions and ordinances, all of which were approved unanimously in 5-0 votes.
Resolution 26-155 sets a quasi-judicial public hearing for April 27 at 6:00 p.m. to consider an ordinance modifying the Parkway Plaza Community Unit District, located at the northwest corner of James L. Redman Parkway and Johnson Road (PB-2024-48).
Resolution 26-156 also schedules a quasi-judicial public hearing for April 27 at 6:00 p.m. to review a proposed modification to the Lakeside Station Planned Development District, located south of E. U.S. Highway 92, north of Coronet Road, east of South Park Road, and west of South Wiggins Road (PB-2025-30).
Additionally, Resolution 26-160 sets a legislative public hearing for April 27 at 6:00 p.m. regarding a text amendment to modify requirements related to murals.
The meeting adjourned at 7:01. The next City Commission meeting is scheduled for April 27 at 6:00 p.m.
