Board of County Commissioners

Board Room

Agenda — 125 items

1. 1 CALL TO ORDER - 9:00 a.m. (BILL BRASWELL, VICE CHAIR)
2. 2 INVOCATION
3. 3 Murphy Hanley, Polk County Fire Rescue Chaplain
4. 4 PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE (BILL BRASWELL, VICE CHAIR)
5. A. PRESENTATIONS and RECOGNITIONS
6. B. PUBLIC COMMENTS CONCERNING AGENDA ITEMS
7. B.1. Comments.
8. C. COUNTY COMPTROLLER (STACY M. BUTTERFIELD, CPA)
9. C.1. Disbursements. 26-1581
10. C.2. Minutes of Regular Board meeting held on August 18, 2026. 26-1582
11. D. APPROVE CONSENT AGENDAS
12. D.1. Approve Consent Agenda. 26-1580
13. 13 ELOISE COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
14. D.2. Approve Eloise CRA Consent Agenda. 26-1652
15. 15 PAGE BREAK
16. 16 HARDEN/PARKWAY COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
17. D.3. Approve Harden/Parkway CRA Consent Agenda. 26-1653
18. E. REQUEST FROM ELECTED OFFICIAL and OTHER GOVERNMENTAL AGENCY
19. F. COUNTY ATTORNEY (RANDY MINK)
20. G. COUNTY MANAGER (BILL BEASLEY)
21. G.1. Approve a Utility Infrastructure Agreement with Pulte Home Company, LLC for the Sand & Silica development. ($3,365,640.05 not-to-exceed, one-time expense) 26-1540
22. G.2. Approve the Construction Manager at Risk (CMAR), Guaranteed Maximum Price (GMP) Addendum No. 1 with Whitehead Construction, Inc. for the Smith Lane Joint-Use Fire Rescue Station (Horizontal Sitework Only) project. ($1,739,449.70 one-time expense). 26-1547
23. G.3. Approve a Right-of-Way Agreement between Polk County and Kytran Nugyen and Ngoc Diem Nguyen in conjunction with the Thompson Nursery Road Phase 1 - Segment 4 Improvement project. ($455,000 one-time expense) 26-1574
24. H. COMMISSIONER DISTRICT 1 (BECKY TROUTMAN)
25. H.1. Commissioner Troutman Comments.
26. I. COMMISSIONER DISTRICT 2 (RICK WILSON)
27. I.1. Commissioner Wilson Comments.
28. J. COMMISSIONER DISTRICT 3 (BILL BRASWELL)
29. J.1. Vice Chair Braswell Comments.
30. K. COMMISSIONER DISTRICT 4 (MARTHA SANTIAGO, CHAIR)
31. K.1. Chair Santiago Comments.
32. L. COMMISSIONER DISTRICT 5 (MICHAEL SCOTT)
33. L.1. Commissioner Scott Comments.
34. M. LAY BOARD APPOINTMENTS
35. 35 PAGE BREAK
36. N. EXPEDITED HEARINGS PURSUANT TO RESOLUTION NO. 2022-089
37. N.1. Public Hearing (LDCPAL 2026-2 Main Street Corridor Text) (Adoption Hearing) to consider the adoption of a Large-Scale Comprehensive Plan text amendment to establish a new Section in the Future Land Use Element, to be called the Main Street Corridor (MSC). (No Fiscal Impact) 26-1595
38. N.2. Public Hearing (LDCT-2026-10 Airport Impact Districts) (First Reading) to amend Chapter 6, Section 641, Airport Impact District (AID), to include standards for permit and notice requirements under the Polk County Airport Zoning Regulations and Joint Airport Zoning Board (JAZB); including airport height zones and amend airport names. (No Fiscal Impact) 26-1596
39. O. PUBLIC HEARINGS
40. O.1. Public Hearing to consider the adoption of a Resolution to vacate a portion of a platted public utility and drainage easement as shown on the plat of High Glen, Lakeland. (No fiscal impact) 26-1611
41. O.2. Public Hearing to consider the adoption of an Ordinance of the Polk County Board of County Commissioners entitled the Polk County Property Maintenance Ordinance. 26-1617
42. O.3. Public Hearing (LDPD-2026-6 Deeson Road RRD) (De Novo Hearing) to consider an appeal to the Planning Commission’s decision to deny (7-0) this case on June 3, 2026. (No Fiscal Impact) 26-1597
43. P. REQUEST FROM THE GENERAL PUBLIC/AUDIENCE AND OPPORTUNITY TO BE HEARD
44. P.1. Comments.
45. Q. WORK SESSION ITEMS
46. R. CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS
47. R. COMMISSIONER DISTRICT 1
48. R. COMMISSIONER DISTRICT 2
49. R. COMMISSIONER DISTRICT 3
50. R. COMMISSIONER DISTRICT 4
51. R. COMMISSIONER DISTRICT 5
52. 52 PAGE BREAK
53. R. COUNTY COMPTROLLER
54. R.1. Removal of equipment from inventory as listed on Blanket Removal Form 2248. 26-1598
55. R.2. Appoint property custodian for the office of Solid Waste Division. 26-1599
56. R. COUNTY MANAGER
57. R. ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
58. R. TOURISM/SPORTS MARKETING
59. R.3. Approve an Interlocal Agreement with the City of Winter Haven for Equipment Donation at the AdventHealth Fieldhouse (No fiscal impact) 26-1545
60. R. OFFICE OF PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT
61. R.4. SET HEARING (LDCPAL 2026-7 CIE Update CPA) to consider the adoption of a Large-Scale Comprehensive Plan Amendment to review the Capital Improvements Element (CIE) and reference the current adopted Five-Year Schedule of Capital Improvements, Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) Five-Year Study and Polk County School Board Five-Year Work Plan. The suggested hearing date is September 15, 2026, at 9:15 a.m. (No Fiscal Impact) 26-1609
62. R.5. SET HEARING (LDCPAS-2026-12 Pavers Road UGA CPA) to considerer an amendment to the Future Land Use Map designation on 38.11+/- acres from Rural Development Area (RDA) to Urban Growth Area (UGA). The suggested adoption hearing date is September 15, 2026, at 9:15 a.m. 26-1614
63. R.6. SET HEARING (LDCT-2026-13 Main Street Corridor LDC Text Amendment) to considered an amendment to Land Development Code Appendix E, Section E105, Parcel Specific Comprehensive Plan Amendments with Conditions. The suggested hearing dates are for the first reading on September 15, 2026, at 9:15 a.m. and the adoption hearing date on December 1, 2026, at 9:15 a.m. 26-1608
64. R.7. Approve the release of a surety in the amount of $392,989.55 in the form of Performance Bond No. GM244502 for FL Haines City Bannon. (No Fiscal Impact) 26-1594
65. R.8. Approve master consulting agreements with Kimley-Horn & Associates, Inc. and Pennoni Associates, Inc. for engineering staff augmentation services for Land Development. (No fiscal impact) 26-1571
66. R. BUILDING
67. R. DEPUTY COUNTY MANAGER
68. R. BUDGET & MANAGEMENT SERVICES
69. R. PROCUREMENT
70. R. COMMUNICATIONS
71. R. COOPERATIVE EXTENSION SERVICES
72. R. HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES
73. R.9. Approve a State Housing Initiative Partnership (SHIP) Program Demolition/Reconstruction program 1) Homeowner Assistance Agreement and 2) Grant Agreement for property located in Unincorporated Lakeland, FL, for Case # RC25-SHIP-020. ($222,415.00 one-time expense) 26-1470
74. R.10. Approve a State Housing Initiative Partnership (SHIP) Program Demolition/Reconstruction program 1) Homeowner Assistance Agreement and 2) Grant Agreement for property located in unincorporated Lakeland, FL, for Case # RC25-SHIP-004. ($221,450.00 one-time expense) 26-1487
75. R.11. Approve a State Housing Initiative Partnership (SHIP) Program Demolition/Reconstruction program 1) Homeowner Assistance Agreement and 2) Grant Agreement for property located in Unincorporated Lakeland, FL, for Case # RC25-SHIP-015. ($219,666.46 one-time expense) 26-1468
76. R.12. Approve a State Housing Initiative Partnership (SHIP) Program Demolition/Reconstruction program 1) Homeowner Assistance Agreement and 2) Grant Agreement for property located in Auburndale, FL, for Case # RC25-SHIP-013. ($205,567.50 one-time expense) 26-1471
77. R.13. Approve State Housing Initiatives Partnership (SHIP) Annual Report (AR) for FY 2023-2024 Closeout Year. (No fiscal impact) 26-1612
78. R. HUMAN RESOURCES
79. R. INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
80. R. CODE ENFORCEMENT
81. R. COURT SERVICES
82. R. RISK MANAGEMENT
83. R. COMMUNITY HEALTH CARE
84. R.14. Approve the amendment and restatement to the contract with Parkview Outreach Community Center, Inc. for the provision of primary and specialty care services to eligible low-income county residents. (total amount not to exceed $306,090 annually) 26-1616
85. 85 PAGE BREAK
86. R. FACILITIES MANAGEMENT
87. R.15. Approve selection committee’s recommendation to authorize staff to enter into negotiations with The Lunz Group; The S/L/A/M Collaborative; Furr, Wegman & Banks Architects; CMHM Architects; Clemons, Rutherford & Associates; Grace Design Studios; Fleischman and Garcia Architects and Planners; Parlier + Crews Architects; Dewberry Engineers; PBK Architects Florida; and Bentley Group to provide professional architectural & engineering services. (No fiscal impact) 26-1610
88. R.16. Ratify Construction Manager at Risk (CMAR) Agreement 2022-051-02, Guaranteed Maximum Price (GMP) Addendum with Miller Construction Management, Inc for the Bradley Junction Fire Rescue Station 4 to correct a scrivener’s error. (No fiscal impact) 26-1589
89. R. FLEET MANAGEMENT
90. R. PARKS & NATURAL RESOURCES
91. R.17. Approve the T. Mark Schmidt Off-Highway Vehicle grant agreement between the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) and Polk County for safety enhancements at Bone Valley ATV Park. ($240,000 one-time grant revenue, $60,000 County match). 26-1615
92. R.18. Approve the Parcel Cost-Share Contract (Contract) between Agricultural Conservation Easement Program- Agricultural Land Easement (ACEP-ALE) of the U.S Department of Agriculture Natural Resources Conservation Service (USDA NRCS), and Polk County to facilitate the acquisition of a perpetual conservation easement on EL-158-25 A, Black Properties LLLP. 26-1563
93. R.19. Approve the Parcel Cost-Share Contract (Contract) between Agricultural Conservation Easement Program- Agricultural Land Easement (ACEP-ALE) of the U.S Department of Agriculture Natural Resources Conservation Service (USDA NRCS), and Polk County to facilitate the acquisition of a perpetual conservation easement on EL-125-24, JWL Ranch. 26-1564
94. R. FIRE RESCUE
95. R.20. Approve an initial application of Certificate of Public Convenience and Necessity (COPCN) for United EMS Care Solutions LLC. (No Fiscal Impact) 26-1439
96. R. EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT
97. R. REAL ESTATE SERVICES
98. R.21. Declare surplus and authorize the private conveyance of the County’s interest in Parcel ID Number 272934-000000-043580 to R-MIR Properties, LLC, a Florida limited liability company. ($10,000 one-time revenue) 26-1590
99. R.22. Accept Polk County Utility Easement from Citrus Ridge at 27, LLC, a Florida limited liability company, as requested through the Development Review Process. (No fiscal impact) 26-1561
100. R.23. Approve a Donation Agreement between Lynnway Armstrong, LLC and Polk County in conjunction with the donation of additional right-of-way for FDC Grove Road and Holly Hill Grove Road Two. (No fiscal impact) 26-1562
101. R.24. Accept Quit Claim Deed for additional right-of-way along Lake Lowery Road and Old Haines City/Lake Alfred Road in conjunction with development. (No fiscal impact) 26-1601
102. R.25. Authorize an Access and Maintenance Easement to 7X Collective, LLC for access over the Wahneta Farms Drainage Canal. (No fiscal impact) 26-1619
103. R. ROADS & DRAINAGE
104. R.26. Adopt Resolution Setting Parking Restrictions on Camellia Drive and Cooley Road, near Winter Haven ($884.32 one-time expense) 26-1570
105. R. UTILITIES
106. R.27. Approval of Amendment No. 2 to the Standard Grant Agreement Number LPR0020 with the State of Florida Department of Environmental Protection (Department) for the Polk County Septage Receiving Stations Project (Time Extension Only). 26-1526
107. R. SOLID WASTE
108. R.28. Approve a New Non-Exclusive Commercial Franchise for FY2025-26 by Lakeland Dumpster Rentals LLC. (No Fiscal Impact) 26-1544
109. R. ELECTED OFFICIAL AND OTHER GOVERNMENTAL AGENCY
110. R. COURT RELATED
111. R. POLK COUNTY PROPERTY APPRAISER
112. R. POLK COUNTY SHERIFF
113. R. POLK COUNTY SUPERVISOR OF ELECTIONS
114. R. POLK COUNTY TAX COLLECTOR
115. R.29. Accept Report of Discounts, Errors, Double Assessments, and Insolvencies. (No fiscal impact) 26-1613
116. R. WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT BOARD
117. R. COUNTY ATTORNEY
118. R.30. Consider approval of the proposed settlement in the matter of Todd Branch v Polk County Board of County Commissioners; $85,000.00 one-time expense. 26-1620
119. R.31. Release of Lien related to a Workforce Housing Impact Fee Waiver for Lynsi B. Arndt (No fiscal impact). 26-1640
120. R.32. Approve and authorize payment of invoice from the Maldonado Law Firm, P.A., for Appellate Code Enforcement Special Magistrate services rendered in connection with the Special Magistrate Hearings conducted in April 2026 (one-time payment of $695.00) 26-1328
121. S. ELOISE COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS
122. S.34. Adopt resolution approving the FY 2026-2027 budget for the Eloise Community Redevelopment Agency in the amount of $1,095,867. 26-1553
123. T. HARDEN/PARKWAY COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS
124. T.36. Adopt resolution approving the FY 2026-2027 budget for the Harden/Parkway Community Redevelopment Agency in the amount of $2,202,929. 26-1546
125. 127 ANNOUNCEMENTS