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LAKELAND, FL (May 9, 2025) | The City of Lakeland Water Utilities is initiating Phase One of a critical infrastructure project to upgrade the Western Trunk Gravity Sewer Line. This major line currently handles approximately 3.5 million gallons of wastewater per day and connects to the Southwest Pump Station via a 36-inch reinforced concrete pipe installed in the 1980s. Reduced diameter from past structural lining and repairs has limited the pipe’s capacity, restricting system performance and future growth.

2025-RFQ-020 Selection Committee Meeting - Professional Engineering Consulting Services (CNNA) Lakeland Linder International Airport

2025-RFP-021 Selection Committee Meeting - Cyber Vulnerability Assessment of Lakeland Electric's Energy Management System 

LAKELAND, FL (May 6, 2025) – Beginning Monday, May 12, 2025, the City of Lakeland will commence roadway milling and paving operations on several collector and residential streets. This work is part of the City’s ongoing preventative maintenance program designed to improve driving conditions and extend pavement lifespan.

LAKELAND, FL (May 6, 2025) - With the 2025 Hurricane Season just weeks away, the City of Lakeland has obtained an Emergency Field Authorization (EFA) to operate the Lake Bonny stormwater pump below the standard permitted level of 130.10 feet (NAVD) in preparation for potential storm events.

May 12, 2025, collective bargaining negotiations between designated representatives for the City of Lakeland and the Lakeland Professional Firefighters, Local 4173, regarding terms and conditions of employment

May 9, 2025 collective bargaining negotiations between designated representatives for the City of Lakeland and the Lakeland Professional Firefighters, Local 4173, regarding terms and conditions of employment.

FATAL CRASH INVESTIGATION    LAKELAND, FL (May 5, 2025) - On Tuesday, April 29, 2025, at approximately 12:09 p.m., officers responded to a traffic crash near the 2800 block of U.S. 98 North. Just prior to the crash, a 2012 silver Toyota Camry was exiting the Home Depot parking lot, 2800 U.S. Highway 98 North, facing westbound and attempting to make a left turn. At the same ti ...

2025-RFQ-009 Selection Committee Meeting - Continuing Contract for Water Utilities Pipeline, Pump Station/Treatment, CMAR and Other Sources

Notice is hereby given that the City Commission of the City of Lakeland, Florida will hold a public hearing on Monday, May 19, 2025, at about 9:00 a.m. or as soon thereafter as can be heard in the City Hall Commission Chambers of the Lakeland City Hall, located at 228 S. Massachusetts Avenue in Lakeland, Florida.