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August 18, 2026 ·9:00 AM Final-revised

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Agenda — 134 items

  1. 1 CALL TO ORDER - 9:00 a.m. (MARTHA SANTIAGO, CHAIR)
  2. 2 INVOCATION ▶ jump to 0:22
  3. 2 Rollcall ▶ jump to 0:12
  4. 3 Murphy Hanley, Polk County Fire Rescue Chaplain ▶ jump to 0:24
  5. 3 Note ▶ jump to 0:14
  6. 4 PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE (MARTHA SANTIAGO, CHAIR) ▶ jump to 1:03
  7. 4 Note ▶ jump to 0:14
  8. A. PRESENTATIONS and RECOGNITIONS ▶ jump to 1:24
  9. 5 Rollcall ▶ jump to 0:20
  10. A.1. PCSO K-9 Ace & PCSO Deputy Natalie Oestreich, Special Recognition presented by Commissioner Rick Wilson. ▶ jump to 1:25
  11. A.2. Employee Recognition 26-1480 ▶ jump to 8:22
  12. A.3. Katie Hayes, Executive Director, Keep Polk County Beautiful, Inc., to present the FY 25/26 Completed Community Clean-Up Program and outline the FY 26/27 Proposed Community Clean-Up Work Plan. ▶ jump to 14:43
  13. A.4. Dave Carter, P.E. Chairman of the Stormwater Technical Advisory Committee (STAC), to provide an update on Committee activities. 26-1549 ▶ jump to 27:04
  14. B. PUBLIC COMMENTS CONCERNING AGENDA ITEMS ▶ jump to 45:32
  15. B.1. Comments. ▶ jump to 45:33
  16. C. COUNTY COMPTROLLER (STACY M. BUTTERFIELD, CPA) ▶ jump to 45:38
  17. C.1. Disbursements. 26-1349 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 46:48
  18. C.2. Minutes of Regular Board meeting held on August 4, 2026. 26-1350 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 47:07
  19. D. APPROVE CONSENT AGENDA ▶ jump to 48:05
  20. D.1. Approve Consent Agenda. 26-1348 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 48:19
  21. E. REQUEST FROM ELECTED OFFICIAL and OTHER GOVERNMENTAL AGENCY
  22. F. COUNTY ATTORNEY (RANDY MINK)
  23. G. COUNTY MANAGER (BILL BEASLEY) ▶ jump to 48:23
  24. G.1. Confirm Appointment of Mr. Jerard (Jerry) Rodriguez to serve as the Director of the Polk County Building Division. 26-1177 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 50:59
  25. G.2. Approve Agreement for Sale and Purchase between Richard E. Wheeler, Jr., et al and Polk County in conjunction with the Environmental Lands Program, CLASAC Project EL-142-25. ($3,615,000 total expense) 26-1528 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 56:54
  26. H. COMMISSIONER DISTRICT 1 (BECKY TROUTMAN) ▶ jump to 57:02
  27. H.1. Commissioner Troutman Comments. ▶ jump to 57:02
  28. I. COMMISSIONER DISTRICT 2 (RICK WILSON) ▶ jump to 57:17
  29. I.1. Commissioner Wilson Comments. ▶ jump to 57:18
  30. J. COMMISSIONER DISTRICT 3 (BILL BRASWELL) ▶ jump to 57:21
  31. J.1. Commissioner Braswell Comments. ▶ jump to 57:22
  32. K. COMMISSIONER DISTRICT 5 (MICHAEL SCOTT) ▶ jump to 57:23
  33. K.1. Appoint Levi James Stovall as a member (Seat 6) of the Polk County Historical Commission for the three-year term, October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2029. 26-1472 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 57:44
  34. K.2. Commissioner Scott Comments. ▶ jump to 57:46
  35. L. COMMISSIONER DISTRICT 4 (MARTHA SANTIAGO, CHAIR) ▶ jump to 57:49
  36. L.1. Chair Santiago Comments. ▶ jump to 57:49
  37. M. LAY BOARD APPOINTMENTS
  38. 34 PAGE BREAK
  39. N. EXPEDITED HEARINGS PURSUANT TO RESOLUTION NO. 2022-089 ▶ jump to 57:53
  40. N.1. Public Hearing (LDCPAL 2026-4 Organic Matters Text) (Transmittal Hearing) to consider a Large-Scale Comprehensive Plan Map Amendment to change 71.26 acres from Business-Park Center (BPC to Industrial (IND) on the Future Land Use Map. (No Fiscal Impact) 26-1497 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 62:13
  41. N.2. Public Hearing (LDCPAL-2026-3 Socrum Loop W LCCX CPA) (Transmittal Hearing) to consider the transmittal of a Large-Scale Comprehensive Plan Map Amendment to the Future Land Use (FLU) designation on 1.49± acres from Residential Low-X (RLX) to Linear Commercial Corridor-X (LCCX) in the Transit Supportive Development Area (TSDA), Green Swamp (ACSC), Polk City Special Protection Area (SPA), and the Transit Corridors and Centers Overlay. (No Fiscal Impact) 26-1505 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 67:25
  42. N.3. Public Hearing (LDCPAL-2025-2 US 98 and Peace River ARR) (Transmittal Hearing) to consider the adoption of a Large-Scale Comprehensive Plan Amendment to change the Future Land Use from Phosphate Mining (PM) to Agricultural/Residential Rural (A/RR) on 116.5± acres in the Rural Development Area (RDA). (No Fiscal Impact) 26-1503 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 69:30
  43. N.4. Public Hearing (LDCPAL-2025-3 Parrish and Keller ARR) (Transmittal Hearing) to consider the adoption of a Large-Scale Comprehensive Plan Amendment to change the Future Land Use from Phosphate Mining (PM) to Agricultural/Residential Rural (A/RR) on 66.5± acres in the Rural Development Area (RDA). (No Fiscal Impact) 26-1504 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 71:19
  44. N.5. Public Hearing (LDCPAL 2026-5 ILE Sewer and Duplex Text) (Adoption Hearing) to consider a Large-Scale Comprehensive Plan text amendment to modify Section 2.130 Indian Lakes Estates changing sewer connection requirements to allow septic tanks for duplexes in Residential Low-X (RL-X). This case is related to LDC-2026-12, a companion Land Development Code Text Amendment. (No Fiscal Impact) 26-1498 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 73:15
  45. N.6. Public Hearing (LDCT-2026-12 ILE LDC Duplex and Use Table Text Change) (Adoption Hearing) to consider the adoption of ordinance amending the Land Development Code regarding Chapter 4, Section 402, c. Indian Lakes Estates (Pre-DRI #2) to add a use table and conditions for duplex units on septic tanks, minimum septic tank requirements, and prohibiting parcel subdivision. This case is related to LDCPAL-2026-5, a companion Comprehensive Plan text amendment. (No Fiscal Impact) 26-1500 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 74:10
  46. N.7. Public Hearing (LDCPAS-2026-8 Kathleen Government Center) (Adoption Hearing) to consider the adoption of a Small-Scale Comprehensive Plan Amendment to change the Future Land Use from Residential Low (RL) to Institutional (INST) on ±29.62 acres for a future County government center. (No Fiscal Impact) 26-1499 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 86:53
  47. N.8. Public Hearing (LDCT-2026-15 Vehicle Service in RACX) (Adoption Hearing) to consider the adoption of an ordinance amending the Land Development Code to add “Vehicle Service, Mechanical” to the Regional Activity Center (RACX) land use district within the U.S. 27 Selected Area Plan (SAP). (No Fiscal Impact) 26-1502 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 89:46
  48. O. PUBLIC HEARINGS ▶ jump to 89:53
  49. O.1. Public Hearing to consider adoption of a Resolution to vacate a platted public drainage easement shown on the plat of Cypress Point, Winter Haven, Polk County, Florida. (No fiscal impact) 26-1511 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 92:04
  50. O.2. Public Hearing to consider adoption of a Resolution to vacate a portion of deeded and maintained right-of-way known as Spring Road, Auburndale, Florida. (No fiscal impact) 26-1524 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 94:54
  51. O.3. Consider the adoption of an Ordinance of the Polk County Board of County Commissioners entitled the Polk County Property Maintenance Ordinance. 26-1466 Continued Pass ▶ jump to 102:34
  52. P. REQUEST FROM THE GENERAL PUBLIC/AUDIENCE AND OPPORTUNITY TO BE HEARD ▶ jump to 102:43
  53. P.1. Comments. ▶ jump to 102:46
  54. Q. WORK SESSION ITEMS
  55. R. CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS
  56. R. COMMISSIONER DISTRICT 1
  57. R. COMMISSIONER DISTRICT 2
  58. R. COMMISSIONER DISTRICT 3
  59. R. COMMISSIONER DISTRICT 4
  60. R. COMMISSIONER DISTRICT 5
  61. R. COUNTY COMPTROLLER
  62. R.1. Removal of equipment from inventory as listed on Blanket Removal Form 2247. 26-1510 Approved Pass
  63. R. COUNTY MANAGER
  64. R.2. Establish Holiday and Board meeting schedule for 2027. (No Fiscal Impact) 26-1449 Approved Pass
  65. R. ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
  66. R. TOURISM/SPORTS MARKETING
  67. R. OFFICE OF PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT
  68. R.3. SET HEARING (LDCPAL-2026-2 Main Street Corridor Text CPA) to amend Policy 2.109-A1, establish a new policy 2.109-A30, and establish a new section, to be called the Main Street Commercial (MSC) Corridor, in the Future Land Use Element; providing for severability. The suggested hearing date for the adoption on September 1, 2026, at 9:15 a.m. 26-1506 Approved Pass
  69. R.4. SET HEARING (LDPD-2026-6 - Deeson Road RRD DeNovo Hearing). This is a request appealing the decision of the Planning Commission to deny a Rural Residential Development (RRD) for 150 single-family lots. Request includes decreased lot sizes and increased density within the Residential Suburban future land use district. The suggested hearing date is September 1, 2026, at 9:15 a.m. 26-1508 Approved Pass
  70. R.5. SET HEARING (LDCT-2026-10 Airport Impact Districts) to amend Chapter 6, Section 641, Airport Impact District (AID), to include standards for permit and notice requirements under Polk County Airport Zoning, Regulations and Joint Airport Zoning Board (JAZB); including airport height zones and amend airport names. The suggested hearing dates are for the first reading on September 1, 2026, at 9:15 a.m. and the adoption hearing date on September 15, 2026, at 9:15 a.m. 26-1507 Approved Pass
  71. R.6. Approve the release of a surety in the amount of $880,502.11 in the form of Performance Bond No. 47SUR300214011307 for Touchstone Phase 1. (No Fiscal Impact) 26-1494 Approved Pass
  72. R.7. Accept Touchstone Phase 1 potable water and wastewater utility system improvements for ownership, operation, and maintenance by Polk County Utilities. (No Fiscal Impact) 26-1495 Approved Pass
  73. R.8. Accept a one-year warranty and surety in the amount of $887,578.06 in the form of Maintenance Bond No. 47SUR300214011655 for Touchstone Phase 1. (No Fiscal Impact) 26-1496 Approved Pass
  74. R.9. Accept Granite Lot 2 potable water and reclaim water utility system improvements for ownership, operation, and maintenance by Polk County Utilities. (No Fiscal Impact) 26-1488 Approved Pass
  75. R.10. Accept S. Jamison SR 37 Industrial potable water utility system improvements for ownership, operation, and maintenance by Polk County Utilities. (No Fiscal Impact) 26-1492 Approved Pass
  76. R. BUILDING
  77. R. DEPUTY COUNTY MANAGER
  78. R. BUDGET & MANAGEMENT SERVICES
  79. R. PROCUREMENT
  80. R. COMMUNICATIONS
  81. R. COOPERATIVE EXTENSION SERVICES
  82. R. HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES
  83. R. HUMAN RESOURCES
  84. R. INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
  85. R. CODE ENFORCEMENT
  86. R. COURT SERVICES
  87. R. RISK MANAGEMENT
  88. R. COMMUNITY HEALTH CARE
  89. R.11. Approve the second amendment to the contract with We Care of Central Florida, Inc. (We Care) for referral and coordination of specialty care services to eligible low-income residents. (No fiscal impact) 26-1515 Approved Pass
  90. R.12. Approve the second amendment to the contract with We Care of Central Florida, Inc., for transportation to health care services to eligible low-income county residents. (No fiscal impact) 26-1516 Approved Pass
  91. R. FACILITIES MANAGEMENT
  92. R. FLEET MANAGEMENT
  93. R. PARKS & NATURAL RESOURCES
  94. R.13. Adopt the Resolution to Dissolve the Stormwater Technical Advisory Committee (STAC). (No Fiscal Impact) 26-1464 Approved Pass
  95. R.14. Approve Amendment Two of the Florida Defense Infrastructure Grant Agreement (S0253-A2) made between the State of Florida Department of Commerce (Commerce), Florida Defense Support Commission (FDSC) and Polk County (County). (No Fiscal Impact) 26-1443 Approved Pass
  96. R. FIRE RESCUE
  97. R. EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT
  98. 94 PAGE BREAK
  99. R. REAL ESTATE SERVICES
  100. R.15. SET HEARING to consider a request to vacate a portion of a platted public drainage easement shown on the plat of High Glen. (Suggested hearing date is September 1, 2026 at 9:00 a.m or immediately following the regular agenda) 26-1532 Approved Pass
  101. R.16. Approve Land Purchase Agreement between Marian Lichtler and Polk County for the purchase of conservation preservation property, North Walk-in-Water Creek area. ($5,500 one-time expense) 26-1530 Approved Pass
  102. R.17. Approve Agreement for Transfer of Public Road between the City of Lake Alfred and Polk County for White Road and authorize a County Deed for the right-of-way associated therewith. (No fiscal impact) 26-1482 Approved Pass
  103. R. ROADS & DRAINAGE
  104. R.18. Approve CSA No. 22-083-02 Modification #1 with Burgess & Niple, Inc. (Consultant) for peer review services on the Thompson Nursery Road (TNR) Widening - Phase II Project ($98,300.28 additional expense). 26-1408 Approved Pass
  105. R.19. Adopt Resolution Setting Truck Restrictions on Adams Barn Road and Lake Mattie Road (near Auburndale). ($972.71 one-time expense) 26-1428 Approved Pass
  106. R.20. Adopt Resolution Setting Truck Restrictions on County Road 540A (Lake Ruby Drive) (near Winter Haven). ($411.07 one-time expense) 26-1459 Approved Pass
  107. R.21. Adopt Resolution Setting Parking Restrictions on Ralston Road, near Lakeland ($212.96 one-time expense) 26-1469 Approved Pass
  108. R.22. Adopt Resolution Setting Speed Limit on Martha Drive, near Lake Wales. ($212.77 one-time expense) 26-1433 Approved Pass
  109. R.23. Approve Resolution with FDOT for the Cooley Rd Sidewalk Project. (No fiscal impact) 26-1534 Approved Pass
  110. R.24. Approve Joint Project Agreement (JPA) with the City of Eagle Lake (City) for the Thompson Nursery Road Extension (Phase I - Segment 1). (No Financial Impact). 26-1402 Approved Pass
  111. R.25. Approve Amendment No. 1 for the Local Agency Program (LAP) Agreement #446294-1-58/68-01 between Polk County and the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) in conjunction with the Maine Avenue Sidewalk project. (No fiscal impact) 26-1529 Approved Pass
  112. R.26. Approve Amendment No. 1 to Master Consulting Agreement 2022-083 with Burgess & Niple, Inc. for an adjusted fee schedule. (No Fiscal Impact) 26-1514 Approved Pass
  113. R.27. Approve Amendment No. 2 to Master Consulting Agreement 2022-088 with HNTB Corporation for an adjusted fee schedule. (No fiscal impact) 26-1512 Approved Pass
  114. R.28. Approve Amendment No. 2 to Agreement 2025-002, with WSP USA for engineering services for the North Rifle Range Road drainage & sidewalk improvement project. ($28,150.65, one-time expense) 26-1513 Approved Pass
  115. R. UTILITIES
  116. R.29. Approve Allowance Authorization No. 1 to Contract 2025-018 with C&T Contracting Services, LLC for the Septage Receiving and Leachate Treatment System project ($154,547.00 one-time expense) 26-1461 Approved Pass
  117. R. SOLID WASTE
  118. R.30. Approve a New Non-Exclusive Commercial Franchise for FY2025-26 by SJP Enterprises LLC DBA Prince Containers. (No Fiscal Impact) 26-1450 Approved Pass
  119. R. ELECTED OFFICIAL AND OTHER GOVERNMENTAL AGENCY
  120. R. COURT RELATED
  121. R. POLK COUNTY PROPERTY APPRAISER
  122. R. POLK COUNTY SHERIFF
  123. R. POLK COUNTY SUPERVISOR OF ELECTIONS
  124. R. POLK COUNTY TAX COLLECTOR
  125. R. WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT BOARD
  126. R.31. Approval of Memorandum of Understanding and Infrastructure Funding Agreement Between CareerSource Polk and The Agricultural and Labor Program Inc. 26-1519 Approved Pass
  127. R. COUNTY ATTORNEY
  128. R.32. Consider the adoption of a written order denying LDCU-2025-35 (Crossed Paws Rescue CU) without prejudice. (No fiscal impact) 26-1535 Approved Pass
  129. R.33. Adopt resolution amending membership of the Citizens Health Care Oversight Committee. 26-1523 Approved Pass
  130. R.34. Approve Second Amended BoCC Member and Liaison Assignments, effective August 18, 2026 26-1522 Approved Pass
  131. R.35. Adopt resolution authorizing the County Attorney’s Office to file foreclosure actions when uncured defaults of payment or other obligations exist under housing assistance and similar agreements secured by a mortgage, and to take all steps necessary to bring such lawsuits to final judgment or settlement to secure the County’s interests. 26-1541 Approved Pass
  132. R.36. Release of Lien related to an Affordable Housing Impact Fee Waiver for Alisha Nicole Freeman (No fiscal impact). 26-1517 Approved Pass
  133. R.37. Authorize a County Deed to the City of Bartow for a storm water retention pond associated with Ernest M. Smith Boulevard. (No fiscal impact) 26-1560 Approved Pass
  134. 130 ANNOUNCEMENTS