May 11, 2015
In This Issue
OFFICE OF THE CITY MANAGER
Jonathan E. Evans, MPA, MBA, ICMA-CM   

2015 Community Value Survey Results 

Results are in! The 2015 Community Value Survey was open to the public from February 2, 2015 to April 10, 2015. By the first week of April, approximately 136 participants had taken the survey. At this point a Facebook advertisement was implemented and targeted within the Haines City area.

 

During the final week of the survey, approximately 377 new participants took the survey, with a final total of 513 survey participants at the close of the survey on April 10, 2015.  Check out the downloads below for the complete results and analysis. 

 

Downloads 

Highlights of Significant Findings and Historical Trends Report

2015 Community Value Survey Comprehensive Analysis

2015 Community Value Survey PowerPoint Presentation

 
SPECIAL EVENTS
Leisure Services Director Auburn Taylor
 
 

Memorial Day Celebration

On Monday, May 25, 2015, a Memorial Day Celebration will be held at Railroad Park, 620 East Main Street in downtown Haines City. This event, which begins at 9 AM, is Haines City's way of saying "Thank You" to all those who have fought for our freedom. This celebration reminds us about the great men and woman who help protect this country.

 

If you are a Veteran or active Military, the City of Haines City would like to honor you with a Heroes Ceremonial Police and Fire escort to Railroad Park.  The convoy will depart from the Aquatic Center parking lot (321 South 6th Street) promptly at 8:45 AM.  Transportation will be provided back to the Aquatic Center following the event.  

 

We will honor and recognize all branches of the military at the Military Court of Honor. Please mark your calendars and join us as we salute these heroes.

 

 

For just $35, you can honor a Veteran or someone currently in the Military by purchasing a custom-inscribed 4 X 8 inch paver for Haines City's Military Court of Honor. Newly purchased pavers are installed twice a year. Purchases made between now and October 23, 2015, will be installed by Veterans Day 2015. Purchases made after October 24th will be installed by Memorial Day 2016.

 

 

City of Haines City
Court of Honor Paver
620 E. Main Street

Haines City, FL 33844

 

Downloads

Military Court of Honor Paver Purchase Application

 
HUMAN RESOURCES DEPARTMENT
Employment Opportunities

The City is currently recruiting for the following positions: 


For more information about these positions and application instructions, please visit us at www.hainescity.com/employment.
 
WOW (Watched Outstanding Work!)

John "Howie" Dickson
John "Howie" Dickson 

John "Howie" Dickson started with the City of Haines City in February 2011 as a part-time Service Worker I, and soon after became an Operator Trainee. He then obtained the State of Florida Class C license to be a Wastewater Operator and a Class B licensee to be an Advanced Wastewater Operator. Howie recently passed his test for his Industrial Pretreatment certification. The Wastewater Utility is proud to have John "Howie" Dickson as part of our staff. 



The City of Haines City would like to thank all of our excellent, dedicated employees and volunteers who help make the City a great place to work, live and play. Have you "Watched Outstanding Work" within the City lately? Let us know at wow@hainescity.com.


 
PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT
Director Adnan "Addie" Javed, P.E.

The Public Works Department's Stormwater team members have begun performing periodic lake clean-ups. This will be the second time they have removed litter from Lake Eva with the use of Kayaks. On April 20, 2015, members of the Public Works Team removed one (1) large bag of litter from Lake Eva and one (1) from Lake Elsie.

 

The Public Works Department is currently coordinating with the Polk County Natural Resource Division in Bartow for a cost for spraying around the edges of Lake Elsie and also for spraying 20 plus acres in Lake Eva.

 

A special "Thank You" goes out to Ed Trail of the Public Works Department for the use of his Kayaks for performing these lake clean-ups. You can help as well, remember to put litter in its place.

 


 
DEVELOPMENT SERVICES 
Director Richard Greenwood

City Commission Approves the First Step to Allow High Quality Apartments

On May 7, 2015, the City Commission approved the first reading of ordinances to allow Land Use and Zoning changes for three (3) new high quality, market rate, apartment complexes for Haines City.  Bonnie's Landing (1162 apartments) and Liberty Bluff at Covered Bridge (960 apartments) will be located directly east of the Haines City High School east of 30th Street and north and south of Robinson Drive.  A third project named Liberty Bluff lV (246 apartments) is located south of Hinson Avenue and east of Joel Massey Road.  

 
Rendering of Proposed Apartment Design


 

The Developer, David Waronker of CBD Realestate Investment, LLC. reported that demand for quality market rate apartments is very high especially in the Haines City area.  Each apartment complex will feature an onsite property manager, a clubhouse, swimming pool, and a variety of recreation amenities.  Construction is planned to be completed in the next 3 years. 

 

Our Mission

 

"Our team of professionals will provide our residents and business community with the highest quality services  in a fiscally responsible manner through cooperation, strong ethical leadership with a lifelong commitment to enriching lives."