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July 21, 2026 ·9:00 AM Final-revised

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Agenda — 126 items

  1. 1 CALL TO ORDER - 9:00 a.m. (MARTHA SANTIAGO, CHAIR)
  2. 2 INVOCATION ▶ jump to 0:21
  3. 2 Rollcall ▶ jump to 0:03
  4. 3 Murphy Hanley, Polk County Fire Rescue Chaplain ▶ jump to 0:22
  5. 3 Note ▶ jump to 0:09
  6. 4 PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE (MARTHA SANTIAGO, CHAIR) ▶ jump to 1:05
  7. 4 Note ▶ jump to 0:10
  8. A. PRESENTATIONS and RECOGNITIONS ▶ jump to 1:23
  9. 5 Rollcall ▶ jump to 0:18
  10. A.1. Employee Recognition 26-1261 ▶ jump to 1:24
  11. B. PUBLIC COMMENTS CONCERNING AGENDA ITEMS ▶ jump to 15:04
  12. B.1. Comments. ▶ jump to 15:05
  13. C. COUNTY COMPTROLLER (STACY M. BUTTERFIELD, CPA) ▶ jump to 15:10
  14. C.1. Disbursements. 26-1259 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 16:45
  15. C.2. Minutes of Regular Board meeting held on July 7, 2026. 26-1260 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 17:02
  16. D. APPROVE CONSENT AGENDA ▶ jump to 17:10
  17. D.1. Approve Consent Agenda. 26-1257 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 17:23
  18. E. REQUEST FROM ELECTED OFFICIAL and OTHER GOVERNMENTAL AGENCY
  19. F. COUNTY ATTORNEY (RANDY MINK)
  20. G. COUNTY MANAGER (BILL BEASLEY) ▶ jump to 17:34
  21. G.1. Approve construction contract with Ajax Paving Industries of Florida, LLC for the Country Club Road at Buckeye Loop Road Intersection Improvements project ($2,774,976.16 one-time expense) 26-1298 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 19:56
  22. G.2. Approve construction contract with Ajax Paving Industries of Florida, LLC for the Kathleen Road at Deeson Road signal project ($2,150,875.08 one-time expense). 26-1299 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 22:53
  23. G.3. Approve construction contract with Cathcart Construction Company - Florida LLC for the Peace Creek Canal stormwater infrastructure project ($1,657,037.69 one-time expense). 26-1301 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 26:18
  24. G.4. Approve the contract with Central Florida Health Care, Inc., for the purchase of equipment for their Lakeland site. (Total amount not to exceed $1,512,116.53) 26-1251 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 28:12
  25. H. COMMISSIONER DISTRICT 1 (BECKY TROUTMAN) ▶ jump to 28:17
  26. H.1. Commissioner Troutman Comments. ▶ jump to 28:18
  27. I. COMMISSIONER DISTRICT 2 (RICK WILSON) ▶ jump to 28:44
  28. I.1. Commissioner Wilson Comments. ▶ jump to 28:45
  29. J. COMMISSIONER DISTRICT 3 (BILL BRASWELL) ▶ jump to 29:11
  30. J.1. Commissioner Braswell Comments. ▶ jump to 29:12
  31. K. COMMISSIONER DISTRICT 5 (MICHAEL SCOTT) ▶ jump to 29:13
  32. K.1. Commissioner Scott Comments. ▶ jump to 29:14
  33. L. COMMISSIONER DISTRICT 4 (MARTHA SANTIAGO, CHAIR) ▶ jump to 29:42
  34. L.1. Chair Santiago Comments. ▶ jump to 29:43
  35. M. LAY BOARD APPOINTMENTS
  36. N. EXPEDITED HEARINGS PURSUANT TO RESOLUTION NO. 2022-089 ▶ jump to 29:44
  37. N.1. Public Hearing (LDCPAS-2025-24 Shimmering Dr CAC) (Adoption Hearing) to consider the Future Land Use Map change from Residential Low (RL) to Community Activity Center (CAC) on +/- 3.87 acres in the Transit Supportive Development Area (TSDA). Related to a LDCT-2026-5 (No Fiscal Impact) 26-1278 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 34:03
  38. N.2. Public Hearing (LDCT-2026-5 Shimmering Dr LDC Text Amendment) (Adoption Public Hearing) to consider LDC Text Amendment text amendment to Appendix E adding for an activity center plan. Related to a LDCPAS-2025-24 (No Fiscal Impact) 26-1280 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 35:43
  39. N.3. Public Hearing (LDCPAS-2026-10 GrayLineX CPA) (Adoption Hearing) to consider the adoption of a Small-Scale Comprehensive Plan Amendment to change the Future Land Use designation from Residential-Suburban (RS) to Industrial (IND) in the Suburban Development Area (SDA) on 3.81 acres. The request is to also change the text of Section 2.135 of the Comprehensive Plan to limit the intensity of the IND activity on the site. This case is related to LDCT-2026-7, an LDC text amendment for the same property. (No Fiscal Impact) 26-1279 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 37:57
  40. N.4. Public Hearing (LDCT-2026-7 GrayLineX LDC Text Amendment) (Adoption Hearing) to consider the adoption of an ordinance amending the Land Development Code to Appendix E, Section E105, Parcel Specific Comprehensive Plan Amendments with Conditions, to limit the intensity of the proposed Industrial (IND) activity on the site. This case is related to LDCPAS-2026-10. (No Fiscal Impact) 26-1281 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 39:50
  41. N.5. Public Hearing (LDCPAL 2026-2 Main Street Corridor Text) (Adoption Hearing) to consider the adoption of a Large-Scale Comprehensive Plan Amendment text amendment to establish a new Section, to be called the Main Street Corridor (MSC), in the Future Land Use Element. (No Fiscal Impact) 26-1277 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 41:42
  42. N.6. Public Hearing (LDCD-2026-3 Goldenrod Ln RL-4 Sub-District) (Adoption Public Hearing) to consider the adoption of a Sub-District Map change from Residential Low-1X (RL-1X) to Residential Low-4X (RL-4X) on approximately 17.1± acres. (No Fiscal Impact) 26-1276 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 43:23
  43. O. PUBLIC HEARINGS ▶ jump to 43:30
  44. O.2. Request the Board, by its own motion, consider adoption of a resolution to vacate a portion of deeded right-of-way lying easterly of Crystal Beach Road in the Winter Haven area. Also request Board authorize the conveyance of the County’s interest via County Deed, accept a Drainage Easement and accept a Quit Claim Deed for additional right-of-way for Crystal Beach Road. (No fiscal impact) 26-1248 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 46:31
  45. O.3. Public Hearing to consider an ordinance amending Section 4 of the Polk County Indigent Health Care Plan Extension Ordinance (Ordinance No. 2015-076) which changes the process for amending the County’s plan for providing health care services to qualified residents, and adopt a Resolution which approves a revised and restated version of that plan. 26-1287 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 48:07
  46. O.4. Public Hearing to consider the adoption of a Resolution approving proposed revisions to the Utilities Division Schedule of Rates, Charges, and Fees (No fiscal impact). 26-1297 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 56:44
  47. P. REQUEST FROM THE GENERAL PUBLIC/AUDIENCE AND OPPORTUNITY TO BE HEARD ▶ jump to 57:01
  48. P.1. Comments. ▶ jump to 57:02
  49. Q. WORK SESSION ITEMS
  50. R. CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS
  51. R. COMMISSIONER DISTRICT 1
  52. R. COMMISSIONER DISTRICT 2
  53. R. COMMISSIONER DISTRICT 3
  54. R. COMMISSIONER DISTRICT 4
  55. R. COMMISSIONER DISTRICT 5
  56. R. COUNTY COMPTROLLER
  57. R.1. Removal of equipment from inventory as listed on Blanket Removal Form 2245. 26-1294 Approved Pass
  58. R. COUNTY MANAGER
  59. R. ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
  60. R. TOURISM/SPORTS MARKETING
  61. R.2. Approve an Interlocal Agreement with the City of Winter Haven for Equipment Donation at Chain of Lakes Park (No fiscal impact) 26-0986 Approved Pass
  62. R. OFFICE OF PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT
  63. R.3. SET HEARING: (LDCT-2026-15 RACX Vehicle Service) to add “Vehicle Service, Mechanical” to Table 4.8, Use Table for U.S. 27 Selected Area Plan, as a “CI” conditional use in Regional Activity Center (RACX) land use district. The suggested hearing dates are for the first reading on August 4, 2026, at 9:15 a.m. and the adoption hearing date on August 18, 2026, at 9:15 a.m. 26-1295 Approved Pass
  64. R.4. SET HEARING (LDCPAL 2026-4 Organic Matters CPA) to consider the adoption of a Large-Scale Comprehensive Plan Amendment to change +/- 71.26 acres from Business Park Center (BPC) to Industrial (IND). (No Fiscal Impact) 26-1311 Approved Pass
  65. R.5. SET HEARING: (LDCU-2026-35/DeNovo Crossed Paws Rescue CU). This is a request appealing the decision of the Planning Commission to approve a Conditional Use to allow a Kennels and Boarding use on approximately 4.63 acres. The suggested hearing date is August 4, 2026, at 9:15 a.m. 26-1296 Approved Pass
  66. R.6. Accept Performance Surety in the amount of $1,286,373.33 in the form of Commercial Performance Surety Bond No. 30273540 for Davenport Big Box Off Site HHGR2 Improvements (No Fiscal Impact) 26-1270 Approved Pass
  67. R.7. Accept Performance Surety in the amount of $16,206.99 in the form of Performance Bond No. 3305385 for Evergreen Baptist Church. (No Fiscal Impact) 26-1273 Approved Pass
  68. R.8. Accept Performance Surety in the amount of $2,350,243.00 in the form of Commercial Performance Surety Bond No. 016254633 for Home Depot (No Fiscal Impact) 26-1274 Approved Pass
  69. R.9. Accept Performance Surety in the amount of $54,067.75 in the form of Performance Bond No. 108466158 for Murphy USA Station No 8596. (No Fiscal Impact) 26-1283 Approved Pass
  70. R.10. Accept EOS Fitness Posner potable water and wastewater utility system improvements for ownership, operation, and maintenance by Polk County Utilities. (No Fiscal Impact) 26-1271 Approved Pass
  71. R.11. Accept a one-year warranty and cash surety in the amount of $9,470.00 for EOS Fitness Posner. (No Fiscal Impact) 26-1272 Approved Pass
  72. R.12. Accept Wynnstone Phase 2 potable water, wastewater and reclaim water utility system improvements for ownership, operation, and maintenance by Polk County Utilities. (No Fiscal Impact) 26-1285 Approved Pass
  73. R.13. Accept a one-year warranty and surety in the amount of $83,241.62 in the form of Maintenance Bond No. LICX1988376 for Wynnstone Phase 2. (No Fiscal Impact) 26-1286 Approved Pass
  74. R.14. Power Line Road (Phase 2) Proportionate Fair Share Agreement - Crosswinds West and Crosswinds East Residential Developments. (No Fiscal Impact) 26-1284 Approved Pass
  75. R. BUILDING
  76. R. DEPUTY COUNTY MANAGER
  77. R. BUDGET & MANAGEMENT SERVICES
  78. R.15. SET HEARING to consider adoption of an ordinance granting an Economic Development Ad Valorem Tax Exemption for Project Clean Water, a New Business. (Suggested hearing date is August 4, 2026 at 9:00 a.m.) 26-1265 Approved Pass
  79. R.16. Set Proposed Countywide Millage Rate for FY 26/27. 26-1291 Approved Pass
  80. R.17. Set Proposed Millage Rate for the Library Municipal Service Taxing Unit (MSTU) for FY 26/27. 26-1289 Approved Pass
  81. R.18. Set Proposed Millage Rate for the Parks Municipal Service Taxing Unit for FY 26/27. 26-1290 Approved Pass
  82. R.19. Set Proposed Millage Rate for the Rancho Bonito Municipal Service Taxing Unit (MSTU) for FY 26/27. 26-1292 Approved Pass
  83. R.20. Set Proposed Millage Rate for the Stormwater Municipal Service Taxing Unit (MSTU) for FY 26/27. 26-1293 Approved Pass
  84. R. PROCUREMENT
  85. R. COMMUNICATIONS
  86. R. COOPERATIVE EXTENSION SERVICES
  87. R. HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES
  88. R. HUMAN RESOURCES
  89. R. INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
  90. R. CODE ENFORCEMENT
  91. R. COURT SERVICES
  92. R. RISK MANAGEMENT
  93. R. COMMUNITY HEALTH CARE
  94. R.21. Approve agreement with Peace River Center for Personal Development, Inc. for recruiting incentives used for hiring certain mental health positions. (Not to exceed $1,300,000.) 26-1069 Approved Pass
  95. R.22. Approve agreement with Lakeland Regional Health for recruiting incentives used for hiring certain mental health positions. (Not to exceed $600,000.) 26-1256 Approved Pass
  96. R.23. Approve agreement with Ibis Healthcare, Inc. for recruiting incentives used for hiring certain mental health positions. (Not to exceed $296,000.) 26-1068 Approved Pass
  97. 94 PAGE BREAK
  98. R. FACILITIES MANAGEMENT
  99. R.24. Approve construction contract with Thielen Roofing and Construction LLC for the Polk County Sherriff’s Southwest Command - Roof Replacement project ($227,010.00 one-time expense) 26-1201 Approved Pass
  100. R.25. Approve construction contract with Thielen Roofing and Construction LLC for the Polk County Sheriff’s Southeast Command - Roof Replacement project ($227,010.00 one-time expense) 26-1202 Approved Pass
  101. R. FLEET MANAGEMENT
  102. R. PARKS & NATURAL RESOURCES
  103. R.26. Approve Standard Grant Amendment 1 to Agreement #LPA0436 between State of Florida Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP) and Polk County to fund the Peace Creek Water Preservation Project. (Time-extension only) 26-1300 Approved Pass
  104. R. FIRE RESCUE
  105. R. EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT
  106. R. REAL ESTATE SERVICES
  107. R.27. Accept Polk County Utility Easement from Urgent Care Developers of North Davenport, LLC, a Florida limited liability company, as requested through the Development Review Process. (No fiscal impact) 26-1302 Approved Pass
  108. R.28. Authorize a Utility Easement and Ingress Egress Easement, for the County’s interest in Parcel ID Number 242913-000000-044120, to the Polk Regional Water Cooperative in conjunction with its Southeast Wellfield and Water Production Facility Project. (No fiscal impact) 26-1304 Approved Pass
  109. R.29. Approve Partial Release of Easement for a portion of drainage easement in conjunction with an FDOT project on US Highway 98 in the Lakeland area, FDOT Parcel No. 100. (No fiscal impact) 26-1267 Approved Pass
  110. R.30. Accept a Quit Claim Deed, Drainage Easement and Polk County Utilities Easement in conjunction with development along Holly Hill Grove Road 1. (No fiscal impact) 26-1269 Approved Pass
  111. R.31. Accept Special Warranty Deed for additional right-of-way along Thornhill Road as requested through the Development Review Process. (No fiscal impact) 26-1303 Approved Pass
  112. R. ROADS & DRAINAGE
  113. R.32. Approve Consultant Services Authorization (CSA) Modification No. 4 to CSA No. 17-56-02 with NV5, Inc (Consultant) to provide additional post design services for the Chestnut Road Sidewalk Project. ($40,073.82 one-time expense) 26-1222 Approved Pass
  114. R.33. Adopt a Resolution Setting Parking Restrictions on Augustus Drive and Pompay Drive within the Tivoli Reserve Subdivision, near Davenport. ($971.25 one-time expense) 26-1250 Approved Pass
  115. R. UTILITIES
  116. R. SOLID WASTE
  117. R. ELECTED OFFICIAL AND OTHER GOVERNMENTAL AGENCY
  118. R. COURT RELATED
  119. R. POLK COUNTY PROPERTY APPRAISER
  120. R. POLK COUNTY SHERIFF
  121. R. POLK COUNTY SUPERVISOR OF ELECTIONS
  122. R. POLK COUNTY TAX COLLECTOR
  123. R. WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT BOARD
  124. R. COUNTY ATTORNEY
  125. R.34. SET HEARING to consider the adoption of an Ordinance of the Polk County Board of County Commissioners entitled the Polk County Property Maintenance Ordinance. SUGGESTED HEARING DATE: August 18, 2026, at 9:00 a.m. 26-1128 Approved Pass
  126. 123 ANNOUNCEMENTS