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SAC Meeting April 16th at 4:15
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The document provided is an agenda for the Advisory Committee meeting scheduled for April 14, 2022. However, the agenda explicitly states "NO QUORUM" at the end of the title, suggesting that the meeting could not proceed with official business due to a lack of required members being present. The agenda likely contained items that were intended for discussion and decision-making, but without a quorum, no formal actions could be taken. The specific items that were to be addressed are not detailed in the provided content, as it consists primarily of PDF metadata and encoded data, making the actual agenda text unreadable. Therefore, the primary takeaway from this document is the cancellation or deferral of the Advisory Committee meeting on April 14, 2022, due to the absence of a quorum.
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Advisory Committee Agenda April 14, 2022 - NO QUORUM
5 days ago
"The document provided is an agenda for the Advisory Committee meeting scheduled for April 14, 2022. However, the agenda explicitly states "NO QUORUM" at the end of the title, suggesting that the meeting could not proceed with official business due to a lack of required members being present. The agenda likely contained items that were intended for discussion and decision-making, but without a quorum, no formal actions could be taken. The specific items that were to be addressed are not detailed in the provided content, as it consists primarily of PDF metadata and encoded data, making the actual agenda text unreadable. Therefore, the primary takeaway from this document is the cancellation or deferral of the Advisory Committee meeting on April 14, 2022, due to the absence of a quorum."
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"Parks, Recreation, & Culture | Winter Haven, FL Create a Website Account - Manage notification subscriptions, save form progress and more. Website Sign In Search Home Departments Parks, Recreation, & Culture Parks, Recreation, & Culture Parks, Recreation and Culture staff is dedicated to adding fun to our community. More specifically, the department is responsible for all City sponsored and co-sponsored recreational activities, community athletic programs for youth and adults, Special Events, Willowbrook Golf Course, The Library and day-to-day operation and maintenance of a variety of community centers and public parks. 1 Staff serving ice cream at the Winter Haven Senior Center. 2 Children playing on a City of Winter Haven playground. 3 A family enjoying trailhead park. 4 Children playing in the splashpad at trailhead park. 5 A father and daughter enjoying a playground in Winter Haven. 6 A mom and her three children enjoying one of the nature trails in Winter Haven. 7 Youth playing basketball at the Winter Haven Recreational and Cultural Center. 8 Youth playing air hockey at the Winter Haven Recreational and Cultural Center. 9 A young girl playing with LEGOS at the Winter Haven Recreational and Cultural Center. 10 Kids using technology stations at the Winter Haven Public Library. 11 A mom and her child browsing books at the Winter Haven Public Library. 12 The technology lab at the Winter Haven Public Library where many classes are offered. 13 Kids playing basketball in the Fieldhouse Gym. 14 A man working out in the Fieldhouse Gym. 15 A coach and players participating in a youth basketball league at the fieldhouse. 16 An areal shot of Central Park during an event. Alerts U.S. 17 Around the Clock Lane Closure at Cypress Gardens Boulevard View All Alerts Notify Me® /AlertCenter.aspx Special Event Application Do you want to host an event in a City park or facility? Learn more about the guidelines and application process. Click Here Meeting Rooms and Rental Spaces The City has numerous rental opportunities available for events of all types and sizes. Learn more about our rentals. Click Here Aquatics Information From infants to adults, the City offers water fun for all ages and abilities. Learn more about our aquatics programs. Click Here Facilities and Parks We invite you to explore our community centers, nature parks, trails, athletic facilities, lake access points, and playgrounds. Click Here Programs The City offers programs for youth, adults, and seniors. Explore the possibilities that include sports, yoga, camps, and more! Click Here What Your Property Taxes Really Pay For Ever noticed there’s no “tap to pay” when police or fire respond? That’s by design. City Manager T. Michael Stavres explains how property taxes fund the services we rely on and what choices we face as conversations about property tax changes move forward. Read on... Florida Southern scholarship honors Captain Cody Khork Read on... Winter Haven Honors the Life and Service of Captain Cody A. Khork Read on... View All News /CivicAlerts.aspx Calendar September 2026 Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat 30 31 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 1 2 Fri, Sep. 11 - Sun, Sep. 13 Fieldhouse Gym Closed- Gymnastics Meet Mon, Sep. 14 Fieldhouse Re-Open Mon, Sep. 14 DOWNTOWN: UF/IFAS Gardening Class: Growing and Caring for Succulents Mon, Sep. 14 DOWNTOWN: Traditional Chinese Mahjong Mon, Sep. 14 WHRCC BRANCH: Mario Mondays Mon, Sep. 14 DOWNTOWN: Technology Petting Zoo View All Events /Calendar.aspx Quickly Find What You Are Looking For Popular Links Job Openings Report an Issue Start/Stop Water Public Notices Pay Utility Bill Public Records Request Solid Waste Information Building Permits /QuickLinks.aspx"
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