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June 2, 2026 ·9:00 AM Final-revised

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Agenda — 143 items

  1. 1 CALL TO ORDER - 9:00 a.m. (MARTHA SANTIAGO, CHAIR) ▶ jump to 0:28
  2. 1 Rollcall ▶ jump to 0:06
  3. 2 INVOCATION ▶ jump to 0:33
  4. 2 Note ▶ jump to 0:18
  5. 3 Bill Dehart, Polk County Fire Rescue Chaplain ▶ jump to 0:36
  6. 3 Note ▶ jump to 0:19
  7. 4 PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE (MARTHA SANTIAGO, CHAIR) ▶ jump to 1:23
  8. 4 Rollcall ▶ jump to 0:23
  9. A. PRESENTATIONS and RECOGNITIONS ▶ jump to 1:42
  10. A.1. Clerk & Comptroller Stacy Butterfield to present the restoration, preservation, and digitization of the historic Cattle Brand Book. 26-0909 ▶ jump to 1:43
  11. B. PUBLIC COMMENTS CONCERNING AGENDA ITEMS ▶ jump to 13:05
  12. B.1. Comments. ▶ jump to 13:06
  13. C. COUNTY COMPTROLLER (STACY M. BUTTERFIELD, CPA) ▶ jump to 13:07
  14. C.1. Disbursements. 26-0862 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 14:23
  15. C.2. Minutes of Regular Board meeting held on May 19, 2026. 26-0863 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 14:41
  16. D. APPROVE CONSENT AGENDA ▶ jump to 14:44
  17. D.1. Approve Consent Agenda. 26-0861 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 15:06
  18. E. REQUEST FROM ELECTED OFFICIAL and OTHER GOVERNMENTAL AGENCY
  19. F. COUNTY ATTORNEY (RANDY MINK)
  20. G. COUNTY MANAGER (BILL BEASLEY) ▶ jump to 15:13
  21. G.1. Approve construction contract with Register Construction & Engineering, Inc. for the new Inspection & Testing Building project ($2,680,650.00 one-time expense) 26-0949 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 17:51
  22. G.2. Approve Amendment No. 1 to Agreement 2025-008, with CPH Consulting, LLC, for Phase II architectural & engineering services for the NERUSA Operations Support Facility. ($705,648.50 one-time expense) 26-0765 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 21:28
  23. G.3. Approve construction contract with Kamminga & Roodvoets, Inc. for the Combee Academy Safe Routes to School (SRTS) for Sidewalk, Street Lighting and Drainage Improvements ($800,231.40 one-time expense) 26-0799 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 26:01
  24. G.4. Approve Consultant Services Authorization (CSA) No. 2022-087-03 with HDR, Inc. (Consultant) to provide design services for the Carter Road at Eaglebrook Boulevard Intersection Project. ($393,548.40 one-time expense) 26-0928 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 27:49
  25. H. COMMISSIONER DISTRICT 1 (BECKY TROUTMAN) ▶ jump to 28:00
  26. H.1. Commissioner Troutman Comments. ▶ jump to 28:02
  27. I. COMMISSIONER DISTRICT 2 (RICK WILSON) ▶ jump to 34:45
  28. I.1. Commissioner Wilson Comments. ▶ jump to 34:46
  29. J. COMMISSIONER DISTRICT 3 (BILL BRASWELL) ▶ jump to 35:13
  30. J.1. Commissioner Braswell Comments. ▶ jump to 35:13
  31. K. COMMISSIONER DISTRICT 5 (MICHAEL SCOTT) ▶ jump to 35:14
  32. K.1. Commissioner Scott Comments. ▶ jump to 35:15
  33. L. COMMISSIONER DISTRICT 4 (MARTHA SANTIAGO, CHAIR) ▶ jump to 39:11
  34. L.1. Chair Santiago Comments. ▶ jump to 39:11
  35. M. LAY BOARD APPOINTMENTS
  36. N. EXPEDITED HEARINGS PURSUANT TO RESOLUTION NO. 2022-089 ▶ jump to 39:15
  37. N.1. Public Hearing (LDCD-2026-2 Avenue Q Autobody Sub-District) (Adoption Hearing) to consider the adoption of a Sub-District Map change from Business Park Center-1 (BPC-1) to Business Park Center-2 (BPC-2) on approximately one (1) +/- acre. 26-0929 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 43:32
  38. N.2. Public Hearing (LDCPAL 2026-2 Main Street Corridor Text) (Transmittal Hearing) to consider the adoption of a Comprehensive Plan text amendment to establish a new Section, to be called the Main Street Commercial (MSC) Corridor, in the Future Land Use Element. (No Fiscal Impact) 26-0930 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 45:44
  39. N.3. Public Hearing (LDCT-2026-3 Recreational Use Easements) (First Reading) to consider and Land Development Code text amendment, amending Chapter 3, Conditional Uses, Section 303, Criteria for Conditional Uses for High Intensity Recreation to allow access via easement for firearms ranges. (No Fiscal Impact) 26-0931 ▶ jump to 45:46
  40. N.4. Public Hearing (LDCT-2026-8 ATMs & Vending Machines) (First Reading) to consider the adoption of an ordinance amending the Land Development Code to add standards and definitions for stand-alone vending machines and automated teller machines. (No Fiscal Impact) 26-0932 ▶ jump to 49:09
  41. O. PUBLIC HEARINGS ▶ jump to 51:41
  42. O.1. Public Hearing to consider adoption of a resolution to vacate a portion of a platted public utility easement as shown on the plat of Shadow Wood Unit 2, Winter Haven. (No fiscal impact) 26-0869 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 57:39
  43. O.2. Public Hearing to consider adoption of a resolution to vacate portions of platted, unopened, and unmaintained rights-of-way as shown on the map of Leisure Shores and on the Revised Map of Lake View, Winter Haven, Florida and request Board accept a Drainage Easement from Joann Bissett Knapek. (No fiscal impact) 26-0896 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 64:10
  44. O.3. Public Hearing (LDCU-2025-38 Highlands Street MHP) (De Novo Hearing) to consider an appeal to the Planning Commission’s decision to deny (7:0) this case on April 1, 2026. (No Fiscal Impact) 26-0933 Denied Pass ▶ jump to 119:13
  45. O.4. Public Hearing (LDCU-2025-39 Thomas Fish Camp) (De Novo Hearing) to consider an appeal to the Planning Commission’s decision to deny (4:3) a Conditional Use request for expansion of a legally non-conforming recreational camping use. (No Fiscal Impact) 26-0934 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 172:51
  46. O.5. Public Hearing (LDSPD-2025-2 Old Dixie Highway SPD (De Novo Hearing) to consider an appeal to the Planning Commission’s decision to approve (6:1) this case on April 1, 2026. (No Fiscal Impact) 26-0935 Denied Pass ▶ jump to 240:36
  47. P. REQUEST FROM THE GENERAL PUBLIC/AUDIENCE AND OPPORTUNITY TO BE HEARD ▶ jump to 241:08
  48. P.1. Comments. ▶ jump to 241:10
  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. Report 2026-08 Real Estate Services audit. 26-0844 Approved Pass
  58. R.2. Report 2026-06 Utilities Warehouse Controls Audit. 26-0871 Approved Pass
  59. R.3. Removal of equipment from inventory as listed on Blanket Removal Form 2242. 26-0915 Approved Pass
  60. R.4. Resolution providing for the division of proceeds of the six (6) cent Local Option Gas Tax beginning on September 1, 2026. 26-0957 Approved Pass
  61. R. COUNTY MANAGER
  62. R. ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
  63. R. TOURISM/SPORTS MARKETING
  64. R.5. A Land Remembered Film Project Marketing Partnership ($250,000 one-time expense). 26-0890 Approved Pass
  65. R. OFFICE OF PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT
  66. R.6. SET HEARING: (LDCPAL-2026-5 Text amendment to Section 2.130-B Indian Lakes Estates) modifying policy 2.130-B3.4 of the Comprehensive Plan removing the sewer connection requirement for duplex units in the Residential Low land use designation in Indian Lakes Estates (ILE). ILE is located south of SR 60, north of CR 640 and east of the City of Lake Wales. The suggested hearing dates are for the first reading on June 16, 2026, at 9:15 a.m. and the adoption hearing date on August 18, 2026, at 9:15 a.m. 26-0936 Approved Pass
  67. R.7. SET HEARING: (LDCPAS-2025-36 IT Land Investments CPA) to consider the adoption of a Small-Scale Comprehensive Plan map amendment from Residential Suburban-X (RSX) to Office Center-X (OC) on 1.35± acres in the Suburban Development Area (SDA). The suggested adoption hearing date is June 16, 2026, at 9:15 a.m. 26-0937 Approved Pass
  68. R.8. SET HEARING: (LDCPAS-2026-3 Sumner Property Cozart Road CPA) to consider the adoption of a Small-Scale Comprehensive Plan map amendment to change 25.8 +/- acres from Business Park Center (BPC) to Industrial (IND). The suggested adoption hearing date is June 16, 2026, at 9:15 a.m. 26-0938 Approved Pass
  69. R.9. SET HEARING: (LDCPAS-2026-4 Fort Groves CPA) to consider the adoption of a Small-Scale Comprehensive Plan map amendment to change the land use designation from Phosphate Mining (PM) to Agriculture/Residential-Rural (A/RR). The suggested adoption hearing date is June 16, 2026, at 9:15 a.m. 26-0939 Approved Pass
  70. R.10. SET HEARING: (LDCPAS-2026-7 Premier Parking CPA) to consider the adoption of a Small-Scale Comprehensive Plan map amendment to change the land use designation from Business Park Center (BPC) to Industrial (IND). The suggested adoption hearing date is June 16, 2026, at 9:15 a.m. 26-0940 Approved Pass
  71. R.11. SET HEARING: (LDCPAS-2026-12 East Ft. Meade Parrish Rd. & Keller CPA) to consider the adoption of a Small-Scale Comprehensive Plan Amendment from Phosphate Mining (PM) to Agriculture/Residential Rural (A/RR) on 19.47± acres in the Rural Development Area (RDA). The suggested adoption hearing date is June 16, 2026, at 9:15 a.m. 26-0941 Approved Pass
  72. R.12. SET HEARING: (LDCPAS-2026-13 South Ft. Meade Mt. Pisgah Rd. & Peace River) to consider the adoption of a Small-Scale Comprehensive Plan map amendment from Phosphate Mining (PM) to Agriculture/Residential Rural (A/RR) on 2.0± acres in the Rural Development Area (RDA). The suggested adoption hearing date is June 16, 2026, at 9:15 a.m. 26-0942 Approved Pass
  73. R.13. SET HEARING: (LDCT-2026-12 Text amendment to Chapter 4, Section 402 C - Indian Lakes Estate) Modifying Chapter 4, Section 402.C, of the Land Development Code, conditions for when duplex structures can use septic tanks; to add a use table; add a reference to the Zoning Ordinance; and delete a reference to there being no land use map for Indian Lake Estates (Pre-Dri #2). The suggested hearing dates are for the first reading on June 16, 2026, at 9:15 a.m. and the adoption hearing date on August 18, 2026, at 9:15 a.m. 26-0944 Approved Pass
  74. R.14. SET HEARING: (LDCT-2026-14 Polk City SPA LCCX Text) amending Chapter 5, Green Swamp Area of Critical State Concern, Section 502, Standards for Land Use Districts in the Green Swamp ACSC, Table 5.2, Use Table for Green Swamp ACSC, removing footnote number 1 to allow for Comprehensive Plan Future Land Use Map amendments to the Linear Commercial Corridor-X (LCCX) district; Chapter 10, Definitions, providing for severability. The suggested hearing dates are for the first reading on June 16, 2026, at 9:15 a.m. and the adoption hearing date on July 7, 2026, at 9:15 a.m. 26-0945 Approved Pass
  75. R.15. Accept Performance Surety in the amount of $770,010.30 in the form of Performance Bond No. LICX1988986 for Crosswinds East Turn Lanes. (No Fiscal Impact) 26-0910 Approved Pass
  76. R.16. Approve the release of a cash surety in the amount of $54,142.76 for Providence Blvd. Collector Road, Phase 2-B. (No Fiscal Impact) 26-0923 Approved Pass
  77. R.17. Accept Fox Branch Off-Site Improvements for potable water, wastewater and reclaim water utility system improvements for ownership, operation, and maintenance by Polk County Utilities. (No Fiscal Impact) 26-0911 Approved Pass
  78. R.18. Accept a one-year warranty and surety in the amount of $606,890.09 in the form of Maintenance Bond No. 0270992 Fox Branch Ranch Off-Site Improvements. (No Fiscal Impact) 26-0912 Approved Pass
  79. R.19. Approve the release of a surety in the amount of $3,350,165.18 in the form of Performance Bond No. 0266208 for Fox Branch Ranch Phase 1. (No Fiscal Impact) 26-0914 Approved Pass
  80. R.20. Accept Fox Branch Ranch Phase 1 & 2 potable water, wastewater and reclaim water utility system improvements for ownership, operation, and maintenance by Polk County Utilities. (No Fiscal Impact) 26-0913 Approved Pass
  81. R.21. Accept a one-year warranty and surety in the amount of $401,001.61 in the form of Maintenance Bond No. 0270990 for Fox Branch Ranch Phase 1. (No Fiscal Impact) 26-0916 Approved Pass
  82. R.22. Approve the release of a surety in the amount of $1,330,111.94 in the form of Performance Bond No. DUA003200 for Fox Branch Phase 1B. (No Fiscal Impact) 26-0917 Approved Pass
  83. R.23. Accept Fox Branch Phase 1B potable water, wastewater and reclaim water utility system improvements for ownership, operation, and maintenance by Polk County Utilities. (No Fiscal Impact) 26-0918 Approved Pass
  84. R.24. Accept a one-year warranty and surety in the amount of $38,146.39 in the form of Maintenance Bond No. DUA005093 for Fox Branch Phase 1B. (No Fiscal Impact) 26-0919 Approved Pass
  85. R.25. Approve the release of a surety in the amount of $2,367,755.54 in the form of Performance Bond No. US00145971SU25A for Fox Branch Ranch Phase 2. (No Fiscal Impact) 26-0920 Approved Pass
  86. R.26. Accept a one-year warranty and surety in the amount of $170,868.86 in the form of Maintenance Bond No. 0271009 for Fox Branch Ranch Phase 2. (No Fiscal Impact) 26-0921 Approved Pass
  87. R.27. Approve the release of a warranty and surety in the amount of $54,910.00 in the form of Maintenance Bond No. GM226218 for Magnolia Estates. (No Fiscal Impact) 26-0922 Approved Pass
  88. R.28. Approve master consulting agreements with Chastain-Skillman, LLC, CivilSurv Design Group, Inc., Dewberry Engineers, Inc. and Rummel, Klepper & Kahl, LLP for engineering staff augmentation services for Land Development. (No fiscal impact) 26-0951 Approved Pass
  89. R. BUILDING
  90. R. DEPUTY COUNTY MANAGER
  91. R. BUDGET & MANAGEMENT SERVICES
  92. R. PROCUREMENT
  93. R. COMMUNICATIONS
  94. R. COOPERATIVE EXTENSION SERVICES
  95. R. HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES
  96. R. HUMAN RESOURCES
  97. R. INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
  98. R. CODE ENFORCEMENT
  99. R. COURT SERVICES
  100. R. RISK MANAGEMENT
  101. R. COMMUNITY HEALTH CARE
  102. R.29. Approve the Amendment and Restatement to the Medical Services Agreement with Hill Orthopedic Center, LLC for specialty care services to Polk HealthCare Plan members. (estimated annual amount less than $100,000) 26-0907 Approved Pass
  103. R. FACILITIES MANAGEMENT
  104. R. FLEET MANAGEMENT
  105. R. PARKS & NATURAL RESOURCES
  106. R.30. Approve Amendment #1 of the Florida Communities Trust Grant Agreement (F2407) made between Florida Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP) and Polk County (County). (No fiscal impact - time extension only) 26-0841 Approved Pass
  107. R. FIRE RESCUE
  108. R. EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT
  109. R. REAL ESTATE SERVICES
  110. R.31. Approve a Right-of-Way Agreement between Polk County and Wawa, Inc. in conjunction with the Deen Still Road Project. ($1,812,000 one-time expense) 26-0954 Approved Pass
  111. R.32. Declare surplus and approve a Land Purchase Agreement between Southwind Polk, LLC, et al for the purchase of County-owned property identified as Parcel ID Number 272603-701058-000041. Also approve a Release of Easement for existing well and access easements associated with the property. ($100,200, one-time revenue) 26-0948 Approved Pass
  112. R.33. Ratify Quit Claim Deed for additional right-of-way along 9th Street NE, as requested through the Development Review Process. (No fiscal impact) 26-0952 Approved Pass
  113. R.34. Approve Land Purchase Agreement between Ann Duer and Polk County for the purchase of conservation preservation properties. ($3,000 one-time expense) 26-0955 Approved Pass
  114. R. ROADS & DRAINAGE
  115. R.35. SET HEARING to Consider Adopting a Resolution Allowing for the Installation of a Traffic Calming Device (Speed Hump) on Bay Boulevard West (North) near Lake Wales. (Suggested Hearing Date: Tuesday, July 7, 2026, at 9:15 a.m.) (No fiscal impact) 26-0886 Approved Pass
  116. R.36. SET HEARING to Consider Adopting a Resolution Allowing for the Installation of Traffic Calming Devices (Speed Humps) on Eastside Drive South near Lakeland. (Suggested Hearing Date: Tuesday, July 7, 2026, at 9:15 a.m.) (No fiscal impact) 26-0887 Approved Pass
  117. R.37. SET HEARING to Consider Adopting a Resolution Allowing for the Installation of Traffic Calming Devices (Speed Humps) on Pryor Road near Haines City. (Suggested Hearing Date: Tuesday, July 7, 2026, at 9:15 a.m.) (No fiscal impact) 26-0888 Approved Pass
  118. R.38. SET HEARING to Consider Adopting a Resolution Allowing for the Installation of Traffic Calming Devices (Speed Humps) on Sixth Street East (Wahneta) near Winter Haven. (Suggested Hearing Date: Tuesday, July 7, 2026, at 9:15 a.m.) (No fiscal impact) 26-0889 Approved Pass
  119. R.39. Approve Change Order No. 2 with Crisdel Group, Inc., (Contractor) for the Fort Fraser Trail Extension Project (aka Holloway Family Trail Project). ($781,306.24 one-time expense) 26-0899 Approved Pass
  120. R.40. Approve Consultant Services Authorization (CSA) No. 22-091-06 with Kisinger Campo & Associates, Corp. (Consultant) to provide professional engineering services in connection to the preparation of initial engineering documents and 15% Line and Grade plans for the design of the Rockridge Rd Bridge No. 164144 Replacement Project. ($184,698.00 one-time expense) 26-0904 Approved Pass
  121. R.41. Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) 2025/2026 Railroad Crossing Signal Safety Program Agreement and Resolution for Murray Road. ($1,967.00 annual expense) 26-0833 Approved Pass
  122. R.42. Adopt a Resolution Setting Parking Restrictions on County Road 37A (Scott Lake Road), near Lakeland ($616.07 one-time expense) 26-0908 Approved Pass
  123. R.43. Adopt a Resolution Setting Speed Limit on V-Eight Ranch Road, near Haines City. ($212.77 one-time expense) 26-0843 Approved Pass
  124. R.44. Approve Amendment 1 to Master Consulting Agreement 2022-092 with Mott MacDonald Florida, LLC for a fee schedule increase. (No fiscal impact) 26-0953 Approved Pass
  125. R.45. Approve Construction Agreement and Resolution with FDOT for the SR 33 @ Mount Olive Road Intersection Project. (No fiscal impact) 26-0898 Approved Pass
  126. R. UTILITIES
  127. R.46. Approve the short form consent agreement (OGC File No. 26-0462) with the Florida Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP) to resolve a County self-reported sanitary sewer overflow incident. ($56,773.50 not-to-exceed, one-time expense) 26-0969 Approved Pass
  128. R. SOLID WASTE
  129. R.47. Approve a New Non-Exclusive Commercial Franchise for FY2025-26 by FS Jacksonville LLC DBA 1-800-GOT JUNK. (No fiscal impact) 26-0882 Approved Pass
  130. R.48. Approve a New Non-Exclusive Commercial Franchise for FY2025-26 by MAGNO JUNK REMOVAL LLC. (No fiscal impact) 26-0883 Approved Pass
  131. R. ELECTED OFFICIAL AND OTHER GOVERNMENTAL AGENCY
  132. R. COURT RELATED
  133. R. POLK COUNTY PROPERTY APPRAISER
  134. R. POLK COUNTY SHERIFF
  135. R. POLK COUNTY SUPERVISOR OF ELECTIONS
  136. R. POLK COUNTY TAX COLLECTOR
  137. R. WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT BOARD
  138. R. COUNTY ATTORNEY
  139. R.49. SET HEARING to consider adoption of an ordinance amending Polk County Ordinance 2006-024, the Polk County Procurement Ordinance, as amended, to increase the authorized maximum amount the County Manager may enter into without further Board approval to Two Hundred Thousand Dollars ($200,000). (Suggested hearing date is June 16, 2026 at 9:00 a.m.) 26-0961 Approved Pass
  140. R.50. Adopt resolution approving plan of finance concerning the issuance by the Polk County Industrial Development Authority (the “Authority”) of its revenue bonds for Berkley Accelerated Middle School Project, in a maximum stated principal amount not exceeding $22,500,000 for the purpose of providing funds to make a loan for the financing or refinancing of the acquisition, renovation, expansion, design, construction, equipping, and/or furnishing of educational facilities to be operated by Berkley Accelerated Middle School, Inc. 26-0902 Approved Pass
  141. R.51. Adopt resolution approving plan of finance concerning the issuance by the Polk County Industrial Development Authority (the “Authority”) of its revenue bonds for The Schools of McKeel Academy Project, in a maximum stated principal amount not exceeding $30,000,000 for the purpose of providing funds to make a loan to the Schools of McKeel Academy, Inc. and McKeel Academy Mulberry, LLC for the financing or refinancing of the acquisition, renovation, expansion, design, construction, equipping, and/or furnishing of educational facilities to be operated by The Schools of McKeel Academy, Inc. and McKeel Academy Mulberry, LLC. 26-0903 Approved Pass
  142. R.52. Adopt resolution amending Resolution No. 2025-127, which combined all phases of Solivita Special Street Lighting Areas into one single Solivita Phase 1 Special Street Lighting district, to correct for a scrivener’s error and restate the corrected Resolution in full. 26-0962 Approved Pass
  143. 139 ANNOUNCEMENTS