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Budget Workshop: Bigger raises considered for city employees
The public is invited to chime in on the discussion to increase raises for city employees during the upcoming fiscal year.
Continue ReadingNews Briefs 9.10.20
Ellis Park playground gets upgraded The City of Plant City announced last week the playground at Marie B. Ellis Park, 601 E. Laura St., has finally gotten a much-needed facelift. As part of an ongoing capital improvement program to replace aging playgrounds with more than 15 years of use, Ellis Park’s 19-year-old equipment was long […]
Continue ReadingHillsborough Schools release interactive dashboard to track COVID-19 spread
Hillsborough County Public Schools released an in-depth dashboard to give people an accurate snapshot of how the virus was reported in each individual school.
Continue ReadingCity Emergency Fund proposed
During the budget workshop on Aug. 24, the idea to create an emergency fund out of a portion of the city’s reserves was floated.
Continue ReadingData dump leads to massive spike in COVID-19 cases
It’s getting far more complicated to get an accurate look at COVID-19’s spread throughout the state as new information indicates lack of responsive reporting of cases.
Continue ReadingBudget breakdown
The first public hearing on the proposed FY 2020-21 budget and Capital Improvement Plan will be on Sept. 14. Here’s an overview of where the city plans to spend its funds.
Continue ReadingNews Briefs 9.3.20
Improved pedestrian safety on East Cherry Street The Plant City Parks and Recreation Department announced last week that crossing East Cherry Street just got safer for pedestrians attending the city’s many sporting events. The walk between the Otis M. Andrews Sports Complex and Ellis-Methvin Park is easier now that the city added a crosswalk with […]
Continue ReadingArmwood High School student killed in car accident near County Line Road
Tuesday evening a 16-year-old lost control of their SUV on Ralston Road, running off the asphalt and into a tree. An 18-year-old passenger was ejected from the vehicle and died at the scene.
Continue ReadingCommish Roundup: Contracts adjusted and North Park Isle hearing set
Commissioners agreed to alter the city’s contract with Fry Entertainment, Inc. to include the creation of a communication plan for the city’s upcoming transition from a manual to an automated trash collection system. Commissioners also set a public hearing for the proposed expansion of North Park Isle.
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