City Clerk
Each Councilmember has an email address which is their <first initial><last name> @arcadia-fl.gov. For example, if the Mayor was Sam Smith, he could be contacted at ssmith@arcadia-fl.gov. Please note however that Florida has a very broad public records law. Most written communication, including email, to or from the City of Arcadia officials are public record and subject to disclosure to the public and/or media upon request.
There is time allotted during each Council meeting for members of the public to speak on any topic. However, your remarks should be addressed to the Mayor and Council and on point. Your time will be limited to three minutes. However, if you have a more elaborate presentation, complete with materials to be distributed, please contact the City Clerk's Office (494-4114) to receive information regarding the deadline submittal date.
The City Council meets on the first and third Tuesday of each month at 6 PM in the Council Chambers of the Margaret Way Building, 23 N. Polk Avenue.
The Property Maintenance Standards Review Committee meets on the second Monday of each month at 1 PM and the Historic Preservation Commission also meets on the second Monday of each month at 4 PM.
The Planning and Zoning Board meets on the second Tuesday of each month (only as needed) at 4 PM.
The Airport Advisory Committee meets on the fourth Thursday of each month (only as needed with the time to be determined).
If needed, meeting cancellation notices will be posted on the website.
Mobile Home Park
Many fun activities are scheduled at the Club House, from pot luck dinners, bingo, card games, crafts, quilting in addition to a coffee social each Wednesday morning. There are three shuffleboard courts located on Main Street.
No spot is guaranteed to any one individual. Reservations may be made one month prior to arrival.
The services provided by the park include water, basic lawn service and garbage. Electricity is provided for the RV's.
Yes, but at the resident's or guest's own expense.
For more information phone the Parks and Recreation Department at 863.494.2000 one month before arrival.
Parks & Recreation
The Speer Recreation Center, the Smith-Brown Gym and the Margaret Way Building all may be rented as well as a park or pavilion. Groups, organizations or families desiring use of any recreation facility must fill out an equipment checkout/rental application form. A facility use fee and damage/cleaning deposit is required to cover the cost of maintenance and utilities.
Requests for use of tennis courts, shuffleboard courts and ball fields must be submitted to the Parks and Recreation department. A Certificate of Insurance is required for the protection of the city and its property. Non-Scheduled use of recreation and park area shall be available to all citizens free of charge.
Please note that
No alcohol or drugs are permitted in any City facility or on City Property. Smoking is permitted in designated areas only.
For more information phone: 863-494-2000.
Tables and chairs will be available for public use when not in conflict with department services. The following rental fees apply: Tables - $5.00 each, Chairs $0.50 each. A refundable damage deposit of $25.00 will be charged for equipment rental.
The City of Arcadia has 3 walking tracks located at Lake Katherine, Lewis Anderson Park and Jim Space Park. In addition Lake Katherine is equipped with exercise stations located around the lake.
Public Works
For RESIDENTIAL customers, household garbage pickup days are Tuesday & Friday if you are EAST OF DESOTO AVE (Hwy 17 S); and Monday & Thursday if you live WEST OF DESOTO AVE (Hwy 17 S)
Garbage pickup begins at 6:30 AM. Be sure your garbage is out by that time.
If your garbage is missed, call PUBLIC WORKS at 494-4334 before 1 PM.
Call PUBLIC WORKS at 494-4334
Brush removal, which is stacked or bagged and placed at the curb, will be collected by the City. Please call PUBLIC WORKS at 494-4334 to initiate a work order but also realize collection runs in quadrants throughout the City, so your debris may not be picked up for a day or two following that call. Your patience is appreciated. City residents are entitled to one free brush removal pickup per month.
Yes, street maintenance is a service of the Public Works Department. Please report the location to 494-4334.
Call PUBLIC WORKS at 863-494-4334.
Yes, Miscellaneous collection day is Wednesday; but there is a minimum $10 charge per pick up. Call PUBLIC WORKS at 494-4334 to schedule a pick up.
*PLEASE REMOVE OR SECURELY PADLOCK ALL APPLIANCE DOORS WHICH COULD ENTRAP/ENDANGER A CHILD.
Call PUBLIC WORKS at 863-494-4334 with the location of what's down or missing.
Systems Department
The charge for residential water is $482.50 and $636.00 for sewer inside the City limits. For areas served by the City but just outside the corporate limits, County residential costs are $1,500 for water and $3,500 for sewer. Commercial rates vary according to the type of business.
Meters are read electronically by a reading device located inside the vehicle, which picks up radio signals emitted by the meters. Meter readers do not have to physically read the meters in order to collect accurate data.
Traffic Operations
Contact DeSoto County Sheriff"s Office at 863-993-4700, who will notify the appropriate on-call personnel.
Waste Water Treatment Plant
Contact DeSoto County Sheriff"s Office at (863) 993-4700, who will notify the appropriate on-call personnel.
Water Department
At the Utilities Dept in City Hall, 121 W. Hickory Street, between the hours of 8:00 AM and 4:30 PM.
Most often disruption of service is a result of non-payment of the utility bill. If you believe the disconnection is in error, please contact our office at
1-877-514-7788.
Not at this time, but we�re will be improving and updating our site and services from time to time.
The white appearance is due to the treatment of the water with lime. However whether your water appears clear or white, it is COMPLETELY SAFE to drink.
Other
Those services are not administered by the City of Arcadia. You should call DeSoto Clerk of the Circuit Court (863) 993-4876 for a passport or marriage license, the DeSoto County Health Department at (863) 993-4601 for a birth certificate or the driver's License Bureau at (863) 993-4793 for renewal requirements.
$750 for a regular burial space and $250 for a cremation space.
Yes, but a burial permit is required beforehand and the cost of the cremation space does not include opening or closing of the space.
Fees for occupational licenses vary depending on the type of business, inventory size, and other factors. Contact the Finance Office at 494-2514 for complete information.
All licenses expire September 30th of each year. Late penalties, up to 25% of the licensing fee, are added for renewals or non-licensed businesses after October 1st.
License fees are prorated as of April 1st of each year.
$750 for a regular burial space and $250 for a cremation space.
Yes, but a burial permit is required beforehand and the cost of the cremation space does not include opening or closing of the space.
