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August 4, 2026 ·9:00 AM Final-revised

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Agenda — 121 items

  1. 1 CALL TO ORDER - 9:00 a.m. (MARTHA SANTIAGO, CHAIR)
  2. 2 INVOCATION ▶ jump to 0:17
  3. 2 Rollcall ▶ jump to 0:05
  4. 3 Bill Dehart, Polk County Fire Rescue Chaplain ▶ jump to 0:20
  5. 3 Note ▶ jump to 0:10
  6. 4 PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE (MARTHA SANTIAGO, CHAIR) ▶ jump to 1:07
  7. 4 Note ▶ jump to 0:10
  8. A. PRESENTATIONS and RECOGNITIONS
  9. 5 Rollcall ▶ jump to 0:15
  10. B. PUBLIC COMMENTS CONCERNING AGENDA ITEMS ▶ jump to 1:33
  11. B.1. Comments. ▶ jump to 1:34
  12. C. COUNTY COMPTROLLER (STACY M. BUTTERFIELD, CPA) ▶ jump to 1:46
  13. C.1. Disbursements. 26-1346 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 2:49
  14. C.2. Minutes of Regular Board meeting held on July 21, 2026. 26-1347 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 3:09
  15. D. APPROVE CONSENT AGENDA ▶ jump to 4:00
  16. D.1. Approve Consent Agenda. 26-1345 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 4:13
  17. E. REQUEST FROM ELECTED OFFICIAL and OTHER GOVERNMENTAL AGENCY
  18. F. COUNTY ATTORNEY (RANDY MINK)
  19. 15 PAGE BREAK
  20. G. COUNTY MANAGER (BILL BEASLEY) ▶ jump to 4:22
  21. G.1. Confirm Appointment of Mr. Ryan Neal Duncan to serve as the Director of the Tourism and Sports Marketing Division. 26-1344 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 8:06
  22. G.2. Approve construction contract with Kamminga & Roodvoets, Inc. for the CR 540 Cypress Gardens Road at Lake Ned Road intersection improvements project ($1,931,532.85 one-time expense) 26-1426 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 14:28
  23. G.3. Approve agreement with PCL Civil Constructors, Inc to provide Construction Manager at Risk (CMAR) pre-construction services for the Northwest Regional Wastewater Treatment Facility improvements projects. ($989,597.52 pre-construction services one-time expense) 26-1231 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 17:23
  24. G.4. Approve agreement with Vogel Bros. Building Co. to provide Construction Manager at Risk (CMAR) pre-construction services for the Southwest Regional Wastewater Treatment Facility improvements projects. ($897,566.00 pre-construction services one-time expense) 26-1230 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 19:54
  25. H. COMMISSIONER DISTRICT 1 (BECKY TROUTMAN) ▶ jump to 19:58
  26. H.1. Commissioner Troutman Comments. ▶ jump to 19:59
  27. I. COMMISSIONER DISTRICT 2 (RICK WILSON) ▶ jump to 20:03
  28. I.1. Commissioner Wilson Comments. ▶ jump to 20:04
  29. J. COMMISSIONER DISTRICT 3 (BILL BRASWELL) ▶ jump to 20:06
  30. J.1. Commissioner Braswell Comments. ▶ jump to 20:07
  31. K. COMMISSIONER DISTRICT 5 (MICHAEL SCOTT) ▶ jump to 21:26
  32. K.1. Commissioner Scott Comments. ▶ jump to 21:27
  33. L. COMMISSIONER DISTRICT 4 (MARTHA SANTIAGO, CHAIR) ▶ jump to 22:24
  34. L.1. Chair Santiago Comments. ▶ jump to 22:24
  35. M. LAY BOARD APPOINTMENTS ▶ jump to 22:26
  36. M.1. Appoint Angelic Sims to Housing and Neighborhood Development's (HND) Citizens Advisory Committee (CAC) for a three-year term August 1, 2026, through July 31, 2029. (No Fiscal Impact). 26-1370 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 22:50
  37. M.2. Reappoint Bianca Brooks to Housing and Neighborhood Development's (HND) Citizens Advisory Committee (CAC) for a three-year term August 1, 2026, through July 31, 2029. (No Fiscal Impact). 26-1378 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 23:10
  38. M.3. Reappoint Bridgett Lattimore to Housing and Neighborhood Development's (HND) Citizens Advisory Committee (CAC) for a three-year term August 1, 2026, through July 31, 2029. (No Fiscal Impact). 26-1374 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 23:33
  39. M.4. Reappoint Danielle Bouloute to Housing and Neighborhood Development's (HND) Citizens Advisory Committee (CAC) for a three-year term August 1, 2026, through July 31, 2029. (No Fiscal Impact). 26-1364 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 23:50
  40. M.5. Reappoint Susan Hurlburt to Housing and Neighborhood Development's (HND) Citizens Advisory Committee (CAC) for a three-year term August 1, 2026, through July 31, 2029. (No Fiscal Impact). 26-1377 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 24:15
  41. M.6. Reappoint YuFonda Kinsler to Housing and Neighborhood Development's (HND) Citizens Advisory Committee (CAC) for a three-year term August 1, 2026, through July 31, 2029. (No Fiscal Impact). 26-1375 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 24:33
  42. N. EXPEDITED HEARINGS PURSUANT TO RESOLUTION NO. 2022-089 ▶ jump to 24:38
  43. N.1. Public Hearing (LDCPAL 2026-4 Organic Matters CPA) (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) 26-1394 Continued Pass ▶ jump to 28:14
  44. N.2. Public Hearing (LDCT-2026-15 Vehicle Service in RACX) (First Reading) to consider the adoption of an ordinance amending the Land Development Code to add “Vehicle Service, Mechanical” into the Regional Activity Center (RACX) land use district within the U.S. 27 Selected Area Plan (SAP). (No Fiscal Impact) 26-1395 ▶ jump to 28:25
  45. O. PUBLIC HEARINGS ▶ jump to 30:18
  46. O.1. Public Hearing (LDCU-2025-35 Crossed Paws CU) (De Novo Hearing) to consider an appeal to the Planning Commission’s decision to approve (3:2) this case on June 3, 2026. (No Fiscal Impact) 26-1396 Denied Pass ▶ jump to 132:21
  47. O.2. Public Hearing to consider adoption of an ordinance granting an Economic Development Ad Valorem Tax Exemption to a new business, Amaya Solutions, Inc., and approval of a Performance Agreement with the company. 26-1416 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 138:10
  48. P. REQUEST FROM THE GENERAL PUBLIC/AUDIENCE AND OPPORTUNITY TO BE HEARD ▶ jump to 138:15
  49. P.1. Comments. ▶ jump to 138:16
  50. Q. WORK SESSION ITEMS ▶ jump to 156:07
  51. Q.1. FY27 - FY31 Community Investment Program (CIP)
  52. R. CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS
  53. R. COMMISSIONER DISTRICT 1
  54. R. COMMISSIONER DISTRICT 2
  55. R. COMMISSIONER DISTRICT 3
  56. R. COMMISSIONER DISTRICT 4
  57. R. COMMISSIONER DISTRICT 5
  58. R. COUNTY COMPTROLLER
  59. R.1. Report 2026-10 Parks Campground Cash Controls follow-up. 26-1331 Approved Pass
  60. R.2. Report 2026-11 Allied Universal Follow-up audit. 26-1336 Approved Pass
  61. R.3. Removal of equipment from inventory as listed on Blanket Removal Form 2246. 26-1424 Approved Pass
  62. R. COUNTY MANAGER
  63. R. ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
  64. R. TOURISM/SPORTS MARKETING
  65. R. OFFICE OF PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT
  66. R.4. SET HEARING (LDCPAL-2025-3 US Parrish & Keller A/RR CPA) to consider the transmittal of a Large-Scale Comprehensive Plan Map Amendment to the Future Land Use (FLU) designation on 66.5± acres from Phosphate Mining (PM) to Agricultural/Residential Rural (A/RR) in the Rural Development Area (RDA). (No Fiscal Impact) 26-1389 Approved Pass
  67. R.5. SET HEARING (LDCPAL 2025-2/US 98 Ft. Meade ARR CPA) to consider the adoption of a Large-Scale Comprehensive Plan Amendment from Phosphate Mining (PM) to Agricultural/Residential Rural (A/RR) on 116.5± acres in the Rural Development Area (RDA). (No Fiscal Impact) 26-1390 Approved Pass
  68. R.6. SET HEARING (LDCPAL 2026-3 Socrum Loop LCC) to consider the adoption of a Large-Scale Comprehensive Plan Amendment from Residential Low-4X (RL-4X) to Linear Commercial Corridor-X (LCCX) on 1.49± acres in the Transit Support Development Area (TSDA), Green Swamp (ACSC), Polk City Special Protection Area (SPA), and the Transit Corridors and Centers Overlay. (No Fiscal Impact) 26-1392 Approved Pass
  69. R.7. SET HEARING: (LDCPAS-2026-8 Kathleen Government Center CPA) to change the Future Land Use Map designation on 29.62+/- Acres from Residential-Low-1 (RL-1) to Institutional (INST) for a future County Government Center. The suggested adoption hearing date is August 18, 2026, at 9:15 a.m. 26-1393 Approved Pass
  70. R.8. Accept Parker Estates potable water utility system improvements for ownership, operation, and maintenance by Polk County Utilities. (No Fiscal Impact) 26-1387 Approved Pass
  71. R.9. Approve the release of a surety in the amount of $214,425.00 in the form of Performance Bond No. GM236748 for 7-Eleven #42613 (aka Traditions Retail). (No Fiscal Impact) 26-1384 Approved Pass
  72. R.10. 1st Amendment to the Buckeye Loop Road Infrastructure Agreement (County Reimbursement Increase is $166,293.99) 26-1383 Approved Pass
  73. R. BUILDING
  74. R. DEPUTY COUNTY MANAGER
  75. R. BUDGET & MANAGEMENT SERVICES
  76. R. PROCUREMENT
  77. R. COMMUNICATIONS
  78. R. COOPERATIVE EXTENSION SERVICES
  79. R. HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES
  80. R.11. Resolution adopting the Fiscal Years (FY) 2026-2030 Five-Year Consolidated Plan and FY 2026-2027 Annual Action Plan. (No fiscal impact). 26-1425 Approved Pass
  81. R. HUMAN RESOURCES
  82. R. INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
  83. R. CODE ENFORCEMENT
  84. R. COURT SERVICES
  85. R. RISK MANAGEMENT
  86. R. COMMUNITY HEALTH CARE
  87. R. FACILITIES MANAGEMENT
  88. R. FLEET MANAGEMENT
  89. R.12. Approve selection committee’s recommendation to authorize staff to enter into negotiations with Orlando Freightliner dba Polk Freightliner, Inc. to provide freightliner vehicle acquisitions and services for classes 6-8 trucks. (No fiscal impact) 26-1410 Approved Pass
  90. R.13. Approve selection committee’s recommendation to authorize staff enter into negotiations with Weikert Ford to provide Ford vehicle acquisitions and services for classes 1-5 vehicles. (No fiscal impact) 26-1412 Approved Pass
  91. R. PARKS & NATURAL RESOURCES
  92. R. FIRE RESCUE
  93. R. EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT
  94. R. REAL ESTATE SERVICES
  95. R.14. SET HEARING to consider requests to vacate deeded and maintained right-of-way for Spring Road and to vacate a platted public drainage easement shown on the plat of Cypress Point. (Suggested hearing date is August 18, 2026 at 9:00 a.m or immediately following the regular agenda) 26-1421 Approved Pass
  96. R.15. Adopt a resolution authorizing the Real Estate Services Director to endorse conveyance documents to Polk County for the purposes of recording the documents. 26-1401 Approved Pass
  97. R.16. Ratify Quit Claim Deed for additional right-of-way along Holly Hill Grove Road 2 as requested through the Development Review Process. (No fiscal impact) 26-1414 Approved Pass
  98. R.17. Accept a Quit Claim Deed and authorize a Release of Easement in conjunction with development at Holly Hill Grove Road 1. (No fiscal impact) 26-1429 Approved Pass
  99. R. ROADS & DRAINAGE
  100. R.18. Approve amendment No. 7 to Agreement 18-73 with Dewberry Engineers, Inc. for CR 557 (Buena Vista Drive), widening professional services. ($399,255.70 one-time expense) 26-1415 Approved Pass
  101. R.19. Approve Construction Agreement and Resolution with FDOT for the Cooley Rd Sidewalk Project. (No fiscal impact) 26-1353 Approved Pass
  102. R.20. Adopt a Resolution Setting Parking Restrictions on Scott Lake Creek Court and Scott Lake Creek Lane within the Meadows at Scott Lake Creek Subdivision, near Lakeland. ($441.01 one-time expense) 26-1397 Approved Pass
  103. R.21. Approve selection committee’s recommendation to authorize staff negotiations with Rummel, Klepper & Kahl, LLP for professional construction engineering & inspection services for North Ridge Trail - Phase One: Four Corners Blvd to Sand Mine Road. (No fiscal impact) 26-1420 Approved Pass
  104. R. UTILITIES
  105. R. SOLID WASTE
  106. R.22. Approve a New Non-Exclusive Commercial Franchise for FY2025-26 by Load N Haul LLC. (No Fiscal Impact) 26-1354 Approved Pass
  107. R.23. Approve a New Non-Exclusive Commercial Franchise for FY2025-26 by Hurri-Cans Dumpster Rentals LLC. (No Fiscal Impact) 26-1238 Approved Pass
  108. R.24. Approve selection committee’s recommendation to authorize staff to enter into negotiations with Jones Edmunds & Associates, Inc.; Stearns, Conrad and Schmidt, Consulting Engineers, Inc. dba SCS Engineers; and HDR Engineering, Inc to provide professional engineering services. (No fiscal impact) 26-1409 Approved Pass
  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.25. Approve and release an appropriation and expenditure of $150,000.00 from the Domestic Violence Training Fund. ($150,000.00 one-time expense) 26-1342 Approved Pass
  114. R. POLK COUNTY SUPERVISOR OF ELECTIONS
  115. R. POLK COUNTY TAX COLLECTOR
  116. R. WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT BOARD
  117. R.26. Approval of Memorandums of Understanding and Infrastructure Funding Agreements Between CareerSource Polk, Lakeland Housing Authority, and Winter Haven Housing Authority 26-1337 Approved Pass
  118. R. COUNTY ATTORNEY
  119. R.27. Approve the County Attorney’s Office Five-Year Strategic Plan for FY 2026-2031 and the 2026 County Attorney’s Office Strategic Reorganization Initiative 26-1422 Approved Pass
  120. R.28. Request Board adopt resolution expressing the intent to issue future debt to finance the acquisition of and construction of certain utility capital projects. 26-1423 Approved Pass
  121. 117 ANNOUNCEMENTS