City of Lakeland
Curtis Porterfield is an experienced environmental professional currently serving as the Lakes & Stormwater Manager for the City of Lakeland since February 2013, where responsibilities include managing the city's storm sewer system and associated receiving waters. Prior to this role, Curtis worked as a Lakes Biologist for Polk County BoCC from February 2007 to February 2013, focusing on water quality and biological analyses, as well as overseeing TMDL and NPDES activities. Curtis began a career in environmental management as an Environmental Specialist with the Florida Department of Environmental Protection from February 2004 to February 2007, conducting groundwater and surface water sampling and analyses in the Southwest District of Florida. Curtis holds a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degree in Environmental Science & Policy from the University of South Florida, earned between 2001 and 2004.
City of Lakeland
VISION Lakeland - a vibrant, innovative, culturally inclusive world-class community. MISSION A community working together to achieve an exceptional quality of life. VALUES Social Responsibility - We will enhance the quality of life for all citizens through partnerships and programs that embrace cultural diversity, safety and community involvement. Leadership - We will lead by example, learn from the past, provide direction for the present, and plan for the future. Integrity - We will conduct ourselves in an honest and ethical manner to earn the trust of employees and citizens. Commitment to Excellence - We will achieve measurable success and continuous improvement through investment of resources, a focus on efficiency and accountability, and high expectations for quality. Empowered Workforce - We will cultivate a work environment which offers the employee the authority to act through supportive leadership, mutual respect, trust, personal responsibility and open communications. Diversity - We will utilize our ethnic, cultural, gender, and experiential differences to encourage participation, opportunity, equality, respect,and responsiveness to our community. GOALS Economic Opportunity Goal: Create and encourage inclusive, lasting environments that grow, attract and retain a creative, talented, educated and technically qualified workforce. Communication Goal: Develop an informed and engaged community. Fiscal Management Goal: Develop and effectively manage financial resources. Growth Management Goal: Ensure planning and infrastructure results in quality development and safe, attractive neighborhoods. Quality of Life Goal: Provide quality public spaces; deliver superior municipal services, and support arts, education, recreation and wellness. Governance Goal: Provide for responsive and responsible governmental service.