Back in February, Budget Director George Zoettlein raised a few eyebrows when he took a five-day vacation from his duties. ...more

September 21, 2008

Taxpayers nicked big-time for cash-out program. ...more

September 3, 2008

Commissioners are considering a new incentive program for residential homebuilders to help energize a stagnant housing market. ...more

October 17, 2007

PLANT CITY - Commissioners are considering a new incentive program for residential homebuilders to help energize a stagnant housing market. Their plan would use reserves from the city's general fund to pay for increases in transportation impact fees so developers do not have to. ...more

October 11, 2007

PLANT CITY The housing market is sluggish if not downright disastrous, commissioners said at their meeting Monday. According to city building department records, four residential permits were issued in August. During the height of the boom in 2005-06, about 30 permits were issued monthly, records show. With the downturn in mind, Mayor Rick Lott proposed delaying increases in transportation impact fees until April 1, a move he said would help stimulate residential building permit activity. ...more

September 26, 2007