City Commission Workshop
Regular MeetingEagle Lake, FL · January 21, 2026
Minutes
CITY OF EAGLE LAKE
CITY COMMISSION WORKSHOP
WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 21, 2026 at 6: 00 P. M. to 8: 00 P. M.
COMMISSION CHAMBERS
675 E EAGLE AVE
EAGLE LAKE, FLORIDA 33839
CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Coler called the meeting to order at 6: 00 p.m.
H. ROLL CALL
PRESENT: Williams, Metosh, Pita, Coler
ABSENT: Billings
III. WORKSHOP
A. Capital Improvement Element
The commission and staff discussed the city' s capital improvement plan; discussions included a list of
ongoing and proposed projects were discussed.
1. Capital Improvement Review
Overview of completed ongoing and outstanding transportation, utility, parks and
stormwater projects.
Noted financial constraints post- 2008 and recent progress as reserves have grown
2. Transportation
AI- based assessment in 2020 identified a$ 3. 3 M resurfacing backlog. Current backlog
is$ 2. 1 M
Annual resurfacing prioritized by street condition; funded by gas tax and city budget
3. Utilities( Water& Wastewater)
Lift station upgrades, new generators, and wastewater planning underway
Grant funding in use; city match requirements may rise.
Ongoing exploration of new plant options with Bartow or in- house
Address current water supply needs, over pumping, cooperation for future supply
4. Parks& Recreation
Focus on leveraging grants for park improvements ( floating docks, pickleball, dog
park)
Need for a master plan for future funding eligibility
5. Public Facilities& Stormwater
Updates on City Hall/ community center construction plans and required asbestos
remediation
Firehouse renovations planned
Maintaining city drainage and stormwater improvements
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6. City Operations& Communication
Discussion on modernizing technology
Outsourcing city services
Commitment to transparent communication
IV. ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Coler adjourned the meeting at 7: 32 p.m.
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Agenda
CITY OF EAGLE LAKE
CITY COMMISSION WORKSHOP
WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 21, 2026 at 6:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M.
TO BE HELD IN THE COMMISSION CHAMBERS
LOCATED AT 675 E EAGLE AVE
EAGLE LAKE, FLORIDA 33839
AGENDA
I. CALL TO ORDER
II. ROLL CALL
III. WORKSHOP
A. Capital Improvement Element
IV. ADJOURNMENT
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this record. (Florida Statute 286.0105).
If you are a person with a disability who needs any accommodation in order to participate in this proceeding, you are entitled,
at no cost to you, to the provision of certain assistance. Please contact the City Clerk Dawn Wright at 75 North Seventh Street,
P.O. Box 129, Eagle Lake, Florida 33839 or phone (863) 293-4141 within 2 working days of your receipt of this meeting
notification; if you are hearing or voice impaired, call 1-800-955-8771.
POSTED AT CITY HALL AND THE EAGLE LAKE POST OFFICE ON TUESDAY, JANUARY 13, 2026
BY CITY CLERK DAWN WRIGHT, MMC
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2011 - 2025 Capital Improvements Projects and Expenditures
Transportation
Project Number Project Description Original Budget Actual Cost Projected FY Actual FY Funding Source Proposed / Actual
1 Street Resurfacing $ 650,000 2011 General Fund and CDBG
2 Street Resurfacing $ 100,000 2012 General Fund
Street Resurfacing Phase 1 $ 234,917 2020 General Fund
Street Resurfacing Phase 2 $ 248,287 2021 General Fund
Street Resurfacing Phase 3 $ 405,165 2024 General Fund
Street Resurfacing Phase 4 $ 320,879 2025 General Fund
Totals $ 750,000 $ 1,209,248
Wastewater
Project Number Project Description Original Budget Actual Cost Projected FY Actual FY Funding Source Proposed / Actual
1 Lift Station Rehabilitation 1 - 5 $ 40,000 2011 City Utility Fund
2 Lift Station Rehabilitation 1 - 5 $ 300,000 2012
3 Lift Station Rehabilitation 1 - 5 $ 300,000 2013
4 Lift Station Rehabilitation 1 - 5 $ 300,000 2014
Facilities Plan and Sanitary Sewer I&I Study $ 100,000 $ 95,000 2022 2025 FDEP WWSRF Grant
Lift Station Rehabilitation 1, 3, 4 $ 1,236,194 2015 City Utility Fund, USDA Grant and Loan, FDEP Grant
US 17 LS Upgrade and Force Main Extension $ 303,343 2023 City Impact Fee Reimbursement to Developer
Totals $ 1,040,000 $ 1,634,537
Potable Water
Project Number Project Description Original Budget Actual Cost Projected FY Actual FY Funding Source Proposed / Actual
1 RUS Water Line Extension $ 35,000 2011 City Utility Fund
2 Increase HSP Capacity at Eagle Lake WP $ 120,000 $ 139,933 2015 2025 City Utility Fund
3 10" Water Main along US17 Mcleod to Spruce $ 135,000 $ - 2015 2022 Proposed City Utility Fund / Actual Developer Funded
4 New 6" Water Mains to Support Future Development $ 1,326,240 2014 City Utility Fund
5 New 8" Water Mains to Support Future Development $ 1,768,320 2014 City Utility Fund
6 New 10" Water Mains to Support Future Development $ 2,210,400 2014 City Utility Fund
Green Acres Water System Improvements Part 1 $ - $ 289,710 2014 CDBG Grant and Loan
Green Acres Emergency Well Replacement $ - $ 100,000 2014 City Utility Fund
Green Acres Water System Improvements Phase 2 $ - $ 508,000 2025 City Utility Fund
Totals $ 5,594,960 $ 1,037,643
Parks
Project Number Project Description Original Budget Actual Cost Projected FY Actual FY Funding Source Proposed / Actual
1 Playground Equipment City Park Complex $ 50,000 $ 50,000 2012 2014 FRDAP Grant
2 Pier/Fishing Dock Lake McLeod $ 50,000 2012 FRDAP Grant
3 Skate Park Rehabilitation City Park Complex $ 50,000 2012 FRDAP Grant
Eagle Lake Park Restroom Sinkhole Repair $ - $ 11,000 2018 City General Fund
Totals $ 150,000 $ 50,000
Stormwater
Project Number Project Description Original Budget Actual Cost Projected FY Actual FY Funding Source Proposed / Actual
Bingham and 2nd Street Stormwater Improvements $ 500,000 $ 553,336 2012 2015 Grant and City Funding
Lake McLeod Boat Ramp Stormwater Treatment System $ 225,000 $ 231,409 2022 2023 FDEP Grant ($225,000) and City Stormwater Funds
Totals $ 725,000 $ 784,745
Grand Totals $ 8,259,960 $ 4,716,173
2026 Draft Capital Improvements Program
Transportation
Project Number Project Description Budget Cost Projected FY Funding Source Proposed Notes
1 Street Resurfacing Phase 5 $ 300,000 2026 General Fund / Gas Tax Funds Currently Available
2 Street Resurfacing Phase 6 $ 300,000 2027 General Fund / Gas Tax
3 Street Resurfacing Phase 7 $ 300,000 2028 General Fund / Gas Tax
4 Street Resurfacing Phase 8 $ 300,000 2029 General Fund / Gas Tax
5 Street Resurfacing Phase 9 $ 300,000 2030 General Fund / Gas Tax
6 Street Resurfacing Phase 10 $ 300,000 2031 General Fund / Gas Tax
7 Street Resurfacing Phase 11 $ 300,000 2032 General Fund / Gas Tax
Totals $ 2,100,000
Wastewater
Project Number Project Description Budget Cost Projected FY Funding Source Proposed
1 LS 2 and 5 Replacement $ 1,584,608 2027 FEMA HMGP Grant (75%) and City Imapct Fees (25%) Project is Tentatively Funded
2 Lift Stations 2, 5, Green Acres WP and City Hall Generators $ 1,025,000 2027 FEMA HMGP Grant (75%) and City Imapct Fees (25%) Project is Tentatively Funded
3 Generators for 14 Lift Stations $ 3,000,500 2027 FDEP WWSRF Grant (80%) Project is Tentatively Funded
4 Repump Lift Station at Bomber and Gerber Dairy $ 800,000 2028 TBD
5 I&I Study Rehabilitation $ 5,000,000 2032 FDEP WWSRF Grant (80%)
6 WW Treatment Capacity Purchase / Replacement $ 35,000,000 2028 TBD
Totals $ 46,410,108
Potable Water
Project Number Project Description Budget Cost Projected FY Funding Source Proposed
1 Eagle Lake Water Plant Storage, Well and Controls Imp $ 9,087,086 2028 FDEP PWSRF Grant Project is Funded
2 Green Water WP Improvements Phase 1 $ 14,677,568 2028 FDEP PWSRF Grant Project is Funded
3 Green Water WP Improvements Phase 2 $ 6,352,246 2029 FDEP PWSRF Grant Project is Funded
Totals $ 30,116,900
Public Facilities
Project Number Project Description Budget Cost Projected FY Funding Source Proposed
1 City Hall and Sheriff's Substation $ 7,258,431 2028 TBD
2 Community Center / Chamber $ 4,513,107 2030 TBD
3 Library $ 4,147,941 2030 TBD
4 Storage / Bathroom $ 341,474 2030 TBD
5 Public Works Renovations $ 400,000 2028 TBD
Totals $ 16,660,953
Parks
Project Number Project Description Budget Cost Projected FY Funding Source Proposed
1 Eagle Lake Park Improvements TBD $ 65,175 County Park Funding Allocation / CDBG Project is Funded
2 Ballpark Lighting $ 550,000 TBD
Totals $ 615,175
Stormwater
Project Number Project Description Budget Cost Projected FY Funding Source Proposed
1 Jackson Street Retention Pond Expansion $ 154,881 2026 City Stormwater Funds Project is Funded
2 Stormwater Master Plan Update $ 250,000 2028 TBD
Totals $ 404,881
Grand Totals $ 79,647,064
Funding Summary
Required Funding City CIP Funds Grant Funds Total Funds Surplus / (Shortfall)
Transportation $ 2,100,000 $ 206,349 $ - $ 206,349 $ (1,893,651)
Wastewater $ 41,410,108 $ 7,424,928 $ 4,957,706 $ 12,382,634 $ (29,027,474)
Potable Water $ 30,116,900 $ 7,818,840 $ 30,116,900 $ 37,935,740 $ 7,818,840
Public Facilities $ 16,660,953 $ 3,545,330 $ - $ 3,545,330 $ (13,115,623)
Parks $ 615,175 $ 871,896 $ 65,175 $ 937,071 $ 321,896
Stormwater $ 404,881 $ 685,888 $ 685,888 $ 281,007
$ 55,693,011 $ (35,615,006)
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