Beautification of Winter Springs

Beautification of Winter Springs Board also known as "BOWS" Board.

This board consists of seven members, of which five members are appointed by the City Commission and two members are appointed by the Mayor. The members of BOWS are appointed for a term of three years. This board is empowered and directed to consider and study the entire field of beautification in the City, and shall advise, counsel and consult with the City Commission and the City Manager in connection with the beautification and preservation of natural beauty of the City. The BOWS board shall consider all matters submitted to it by the City Commission or the City Manager, and shall offer suggestions and recommendations on its own initiative in regard to the beautification and cleanliness of City properties. It shall receive petitions and suggestions from the citizens of the City, and shall cooperate with civic groups, garden clubs, governmental agencies and other organizations regarding beautification, conservation of natural beauty, and related subjects.

It is the purpose of the BOWS Board to prepare a master plan for the overall beautification of the City with regard to those areas owned by the City and recommendations to private owners. This board shall work with other civic groups and governmental agencies within the environmental limits of the City such as the following: