September 15, 2026 City of Mulberry, Florida City Commission Meeting

The September 15, 2026 City of Mulberry City Commission meeting included several infrastructure and purchasing matters. The commission considered a second amendment to the Polk Regional Water Cooperative’s combined projects implementation agreement, adding the Alafia River as a potential long-term water supply project. Mulberry’s estimated contribution was described as approximately $280 total over six years, with no immediate water delivery commitment. The commission also considered a change order for the North Force Main bypass project because an existing sewer pipe was smaller than records indicated; a motion was made to approve the change order, but the transcript does not capture a clear final vote or dollar amount. Staff noted that developer agreements may provide a means to recover project costs. The city manager reported receiving three proposals for redistricting services, with two priced between $20,000 and $23,000, and was authorized to review the proposals and select a firm within the manager’s spending authority.

Other business included a second-reading public hearing on a proposed charter amendment to revise commission district representation and place the change before voters in 2027; the transcript does not clearly capture the final vote. The commission also discussed zoning and setback issues related to a residential development, directing staff to prepare a zoning amendment for Planning Commission and commission review. No other specific contract awards or purchasing approvals were clearly recorded.