Robert Turner, 15 years of Service Recognition

  On January 6, 2020 Deputy Fire Chief Wallace Nix presented the 15 Years of Service Recognition award to Robert Turner, Captain, Firefighter/EMT and Fire Inspector. Robert Turner has been a member of the Lake Alfred Fire Department since December … Continue reading →

Charles Parr, 10 Years of Service Recognition

On January 6, 2020 Fire Chief Chris Costine presented the 10 Years of Service Recognition award to Charles Parr, Firefighter/EMT . Charlie has been in the Fire Service for 32 years.  He began his career as a volunteer firefighter with … Continue reading →

City Offices Closed: Martin Luther King Jr. Day, January 20, 2020

In observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day, the City of Lake Alfred will be closed on Monday, January 20, 2020. Sanitation schedule for the week of January 20th is as follows: Residential garbage – Monday pick-up moved to Tuesday … Continue reading →

Brownfields Cleanup Alternatives

Notice is hereby given that the City of Lake Alfred, Florida has prepared a draft Analysis of Brownfields Cleanup Alternatives (ABCA) in preparation of environmental remediation to be conducted at 505 S LAKE SHORE WAY / 0 SHINN BLVD.  The … Continue reading →

Adam Leatherberry, Employee of the Fourth Quarter

  On December 2, 2019 the Employee of the Quarter was awarded to Adam Leatherberry, School Resource Police Officer with the Lake Alfred Police Department.  The award was presented by the Police Chief William Bodenheimer. Officer Adam Leatherberry began his … Continue reading →

Mike Davis, 10 Years of Service Recognition

On November 4, 2019 Public Works Director John Deaton presented the 10 Years of Service Recognition award to Mike Davis, Public Works Superintendent. We are recognizing Mike Davis for his ten years of service with the City of Lake Alfred.  … Continue reading →

Cheryl Vice, Employee of the Third Quarter

On October 21, 2019 the Employee of the Quarter was awarded to Cheryl Vice, Service Worker II in the Parks & Recreation Department.  The award was presented by the Parks & Recreation Director Richard Weed. “Cheryl came to work for … Continue reading →

Eddie Adams, 5 Years of Service Recognition

On September 26, 2019 Public Works Director John Deaton presented the 5 Years of Service Recognition award to Eddie Adams, City Mechanic. Director John Deaton stated Eddie has been with the City for five years, he has been able to … Continue reading →

Kimberly Walker, 10 Years of Service Recognition

On September 26, 2019 Parks & Recreation Director Richard Weed presented the 10 Years of Service Recognition award to Kimberly Walker,  Library Assistant in the Lake Alfred Public Library. Director Weed stated that Kimberly Walker has been working at the … Continue reading →

Cynthia Daniels, 10 Years of Service Recognition

On September 26, 2019 Police Chief Bodenheimer presented the 10 Years of Service Recognition award to Cynthia Daniels, Communication Operator in the Lake Alfred Police Department. Chief Bodenheimer stated Cynthia started her career at the Lake Alfred Police Department on … Continue reading →

Parks & Recreation Director Richard Weed, 5 Years of Service Recognition

      City Manager Leavengood stated the Parks and Recreation Department is not about one specific thing there is a facility side, a maintenance side, and the event side.  It is working with the complexity of Mackay Gardens and … Continue reading →

Citizen Recognition: James Walton

  Lt. Gerald Dempsey presented Lake Alfred Citizen James Walton with a Citizen Recognition Award during the City of Lake Alfred Commission Meeting on Thursday evening September 12, 2019 “I believe that there are about a thousand different ways to … Continue reading →

Police Officer Gettle receives 15 Years Service Recognition

On Thursday, September 12, 2019, Police Chief Bodenheimer presented Officer Anthony Gettle with his 15 Years of Service recognition plaque.  Officer Anthony Gettle began working for the Lake Alfred Police Department starting on Sept. 1st, 2004. While working for the … Continue reading →

Celeste Stillion, Employee of the Second Quarter

   On August 6, 2019 the Employee of the Quarter award was given to Celeste Stillion, Communications Coordinator with the Lake Alfred Police Department.  The award was presented by the Chief of Police William Bodenheimer. “Celeste Stillion began her career … Continue reading →

Rachel Puentes, Employee of the First Quarter

On June 3, 2019 Finance Director Amber Deaton presented the Employee of the Quarter award to Rachel Puentes, Utility Billing Clerk. “I am so proud to recognize an employee that has made a great impact on my department, Rachel Puentes. … Continue reading →

LABOR DAY

September 2nd City offices and the library will be closed in observance of Labor Day Please see the Sanitation Schedule below. HOUSEHOLD GARBAGE: MONDAY ROUTES WILL BE PICKED UP TUESDAY (ALL OTHER ROUTES STAY THE SAME) HOUSEHOLD JUNK: NO MONDAY … Continue reading →

POLICE OFFICER CALLAWAY SWEARING IN CEREMONY

POLICE OFFICER SWEARING IN CEREMONY   Chief Art Bodenheimer introduced the new Police Officer Brad Callaway stating he comes to Lake Alfred from another City and he has shown his professionalism and his ability.  His wife was present to pin … Continue reading →

POLICE OFFICER HARRIS SWEARING IN CEREMONY

POLICE OFFICER SWEARING IN CEREMONY   Chief Bodenheimer introduced Officer Clyde Harris Jr. stating he comes to Lake Alfred from Winter Haven bringing 17 years of experience. He came to the City at a time Lake Alfred needed more officers, … Continue reading →

Medication Take Back Day

The Lake Alfred Police Department will be accepting unwanted or expired HUMAN and PET medications on Saturday April 27, from 10 am to 2 pm. For more information or other drop-off locations, contact StandUP Polk at 863-802-0777

RFP for Civil Engineering and Consultant Services

The City of Lake Alfred, Florida is soliciting engineering firms to provide a proposal for engineering and consultant services in relations to future projects and various needs of the City. INSTRUCTIONS TO SUBMITTING ORGANIZATIONS All PROPOSALS must be in a … Continue reading →

2018 Employee of the Year – Mamie Drane

City Manager Ryan Leavengood presented Mamie Drane with the Employee of the Year at the Employee Holiday Party on December 14, 2018.  Mamie is currently Deputy City Clerk and has been a great asset to the City of Lake Alfred.  … Continue reading →

20 Years of Service – Captain Brian Beasley

Fire Chief Chris Costine presented Captain Brian Beasley with his 20 Years of Service award on Monday evening, February 18th and stated that Captain Beasley started his career with the Lake Alfred Fire Department in 1992 as a volunteer firefighter … Continue reading →

Five Years of Service Recognition – Keri Jones

Director Richard Weed presented Keri Jones with her Five Years of Service.   Keri is the Children’s Librarian and does more than just story time. She helps plan summer entertainment for the library and summer recreation, hosts the Library’s annual egg … Continue reading →

Five Years of Service Recognition – Patsy Esposito, Jr.

Director John Deaton presented Patsy Esposito, Jr.  with his Five Years of Service plaque.  Mr. Deaton stated that Pat Esposito has been with the City of Lake Alfred since February 2014.  Pat works in the Public Works Utility/Service Department and … Continue reading →