Plant City Observer
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VOLUME 6, NO. 226
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THURSDAY, DECEMBER 22, 2022
. YO UR NEWS PAP ER . DECEMBER COMMISSION MEETING HIGHLIGHTS LAST COMMISSION MEETING OF THE YEAR YIELDS BUDGET APPROPRIATIONS, ACCOLADES AND REZONING. MICHELLE CACERES STAFF WRITER
There was a festive spirit in the air at the last City Commission meeting of the year. Though normally held twice a month, the Dec. 26 meeting was cancelled because of the holiday. After the call to order by Mayor Nathan Kilton, invocation by Pastor David Delph of First Presbyterian Church of Plant City and pledge of allegiance, City Manager Bill McDaniel encouraged residents to make the most of this time of year. “Plant City is a great place to live, work and
POLICE OFFICERS GIVE BACK WHILE GROWING BEARDS
THE MONEY DONATED FROM THE FUNDRAISING CAMPAIGN WAS USED TO PURCHASE ITEMS ON BRYAN ELEMENTARY STUDENTS’ WISH LISTS. CONTINUED ON PAGE 8
play and I hope everyone enjoys the holiday season to the fullest,” he said. During the presentation portion of the meeting, the Florida League of Cities was on-hand to recognize City Commissioner Bill Dodson for his years of municipal service as a city commissioner. Routine consent agenda items were quickly approved, including approving bids for pump repair and services and awarding a contract with Rep Services, Inc. for the
removal and installation of new playground equipment at Burchwood Park. The project, which will cost $57,202.81, is expected to take 32 weeks from the issued purchase order to completion. The new equipment will include ADA accessibility, auditory play elements, a saddle spinner and climbing panel.
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Santa Sled
AND THE JOY OF GIVING EVENTS SPREAD HOLIDAY JOY TO PLANT CITY FAMILIES
Photo Courtesty of Norm Kniess
A PLANT CITY SINGLE MOTHER’S WISH COMES TRUE WHEN SHE IS AWARDED A BRAND NEW CAR. CONTINUED ON PAGE 3