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May 5, 2026 ·9:00 AM Final-revised

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Agenda — 123 items

  1. 1 CALL TO ORDER - 9:00 a.m. (MARTHA SANTIAGO, CHAIR) ▶ jump to 0:35
  2. 1 Rollcall ▶ jump to 0:07
  3. 2 INVOCATION ▶ jump to 0:41
  4. 2 Note ▶ jump to 0:27
  5. 3 Murphy Hanley, Polk County Fire Rescue Chaplain ▶ jump to 0:42
  6. 3 Note ▶ jump to 0:28
  7. 4 PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE (MARTHA SANTIAGO, CHAIR) ▶ jump to 1:25
  8. 4 Rollcall ▶ jump to 0:31
  9. A. PRESENTATIONS and RECOGNITIONS
  10. B. PUBLIC COMMENTS CONCERNING AGENDA ITEMS ▶ jump to 1:47
  11. B.1. Comments. ▶ jump to 1:49
  12. C. COUNTY COMPTROLLER (STACY M. BUTTERFIELD, CPA) ▶ jump to 2:35
  13. C.1. Disbursements. 26-0651 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 3:38
  14. C.2. Minutes of Regular Board meeting held on April 21, 2026. 26-0652 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 3:57
  15. D. APPROVE CONSENT AGENDA ▶ jump to 5:18
  16. D.1. Approve Consent Agenda. 26-0650 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 5:30
  17. E. REQUEST FROM ELECTED OFFICIAL and OTHER GOVERNMENTAL AGENCY
  18. F. COUNTY ATTORNEY (RANDY MINK) ▶ jump to 5:38
  19. F.1. Authorize County Manager from May 1 to June 1 to adjust landfill rates annually, as necessary, to address yard waste to prepare for hurricane season. 26-0800 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 7:11
  20. G. COUNTY MANAGER (BILL BEASLEY) ▶ jump to 7:14
  21. G.1. Approve commerce agreement No. MS024 between State of Florida Department of Commerce and Polk County, for Federally Funded Community Development Block Grant Disaster Recovery (CDBG-DR) Rebuild Florida Infrastructure Repair Program Subrecipient Agreement (one-time revenue of $70,000,000). 26-0696 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 16:21
  22. G.2. Approve a State-Funded Grant Agreement between the Florida Department of Transportation (“FDOT”) and Polk County in conjunction with the Power Line Road Phase 2 Project. ($7,500,000 one-time money) 26-0599 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 19:27
  23. G.3. Approve a CIP amendment and a budget transfer of $3,000,000 from the Polk County Sheriff’s Office Central County Jail (CCJ) expansion CIP project to the Kathleen Government Center CIP project (one-time transfer $3,000,000). 26-0688 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 22:25
  24. G.4. Execute a Local Agency Program (LAP) Agreement No. 452132-1-58-01 with the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT), and Resolution to establish that Polk County will serve as the LAP manager on behalf of the City of Lake Wales for the Ridge Scenic Highway (RSH) Connector Trail project. 26-0485 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 24:59
  25. H. COMMISSIONER DISTRICT 1 (BECKY TROUTMAN) ▶ jump to 28:08
  26. H.1. Commissioner Troutman Comments. ▶ jump to 28:09
  27. I. COMMISSIONER DISTRICT 2 (RICK WILSON) ▶ jump to 28:58
  28. I.1. Commissioner Wilson Comments. ▶ jump to 28:59
  29. J. COMMISSIONER DISTRICT 3 (BILL BRASWELL)
  30. 25 Minutes
  31. J.1. Commissioner Braswell Comments. ▶ jump to 29:02
  32. K. COMMISSIONER DISTRICT 5 (MICHAEL SCOTT) ▶ jump to 32:19
  33. K.1. Commissioner Scott Comments. ▶ jump to 32:20
  34. L. COMMISSIONER DISTRICT 4 (MARTHA SANTIAGO, CHAIR) ▶ jump to 32:39
  35. L.1. Chair Santiago Comments. ▶ jump to 32:40
  36. M. LAY BOARD APPOINTMENTS
  37. 32 PAGE BREAK
  38. N. EXPEDITED HEARINGS PURSUANT TO RESOLUTION NO. 2022-089 ▶ jump to 32:43
  39. N.1. Public Hearing (LDCPAS-2025-19 PRWC Receiving Facility CPA) (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 ±9.91 acres for a future County potable water storage and interconnect facility. (No Fiscal Impact) 26-0679 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 39:27
  40. N.2. Public Hearing (LDCD-2025-4 PRWC Receiving Facility District Change) (Adoption Hearing) to consider the adoption of a Land Development Code Subdistrict Map change from Insitutional-1X (INST-1X) to Institutional-2X (INST-2X) on ±9.91 acres for a future County potable water storage and interconnect facility. 26-0678 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 41:59
  41. N.3. Public Hearing (LDCT-2026-1 Wahneta Main Street Corridor (MSC) Overlay LDC Text Amendment) (First Reading) to consider the adoption of an ordinance amending the Land Development Code to establish the Main Street Corridor (MSC) Overlay, plus reinstate Table 3, Wahneta Neighborhood Plan Temporary Uses Modifications. (No Fiscal Impact) 26-0680 ▶ jump to 42:01
  42. N.4. Public Hearing (LDCT-2026-4 Poinciana Commercial Activity Center Plan LDC Text Amendment) (First Reading) 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 establish the Poinciana Commercial Activity Center Plan. (No Fiscal Impact) 26-0681 ▶ jump to 44:33
  43. O. PUBLIC HEARINGS ▶ jump to 50:47
  44. O.1. Public Hearing to Consider Adoption of a Resolution Allowing for the Installation of Four Traffic Calming Devices (Speed Humps) on Woodview Drive, Near Polk City. (estimated $20,000.00 one-time expense) 26-0462 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 58:51
  45. O.2. Public Hearing to consider adoption of an ordinance amending Ordinance 21-006, the Economic Development Ad Valorem Tax Exemption for Agro-Iron, LLC. 26-0693 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 61:55
  46. O.3. Public Hearing to consider adoption of an ordinance amending Ordinance 22-018, the Economic Development Ad Valorem Tax Exemption for Publix Super Markets, Inc. (Project HORIZON - IT Headquarters). 26-0694 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 64:25
  47. O.4. Public Hearing to consider adoption of an ordinance amending Ordinance 2024-015, the Economic Development Ad Valorem Tax Exemption for D.R. Horton, Inc. 26-0695 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 68:34
  48. 43 PAGE BREAK
  49. P. REQUEST FROM THE GENERAL PUBLIC/AUDIENCE AND OPPORTUNITY TO BE HEARD ▶ jump to 68:41
  50. P.1. Comments. ▶ jump to 68:43
  51. Q. WORK SESSION ITEMS
  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. Removal of equipment from inventory as listed on Blanket Removal Form 2240. 26-0669 Approved Pass
  60. R. COUNTY MANAGER
  61. R. ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
  62. R. TOURISM/SPORTS MARKETING
  63. R. OFFICE OF PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT
  64. R.2. SET HEARING: (LDCPAS-2025-39 Braddock Road CPA) to consider the adoption of a Small-Scale Comprehensive Plan Amendment to change on 36 +/- acers from Mixed-Use (MUX) and Preservation (PRESVX) within the I-4/NE Parkway Plan District Selected Area Plan to Business Park Center (BPC-X). The suggested adoption hearing date is May 19, 2026, at 9:15 a.m. 26-0684 Approved Pass
  65. R.3. SET HEARING: (LDCPAS-2025-40 Poinciana Commercial CPA) to consider the adoption of a Small-Scale Comprehensive Plan Amendment to change 12.6. +/- acres from Development of Regional Impact (DRI) to Neighborhood Activity Center (NAC). The suggested adoption hearing date is May 19, 2026, at 9:15 a.m. 26-0685 Approved Pass
  66. R.4. SET HEARING: (LDCPAS-2026-1 Deer Creek Blvd INST) to consider the adoption of a Small-Scale Comprehensive Plan Map Amendment from Leisure Recreation-X (LRX) to Institutional-1X (INST-1X) on 1.01± acres located within the North Ridge SAP and Transit Supportive Development Area (TSDA).The suggested adoption hearing date is May 19, 2026, at 9:15 a.m. 26-0686 Approved Pass
  67. R.5. SET HEARING: (LDCPAS-2026-11 Medulla Road CPA) to consider the adoption of a Small-Scale Comprehensive Plan Map Amendment to change the future land use from Business Park Center (BPC) to Residential Low (RL) in the Urban Growth Area on 5.14 +/- acres. The suggested adoption hearing date is May 19, 2026, at 9:15 a.m. 26-0687 Approved Pass
  68. R.6. Accept Performance Surety in the amount of $379,808.54 in the form of Performance Bond No. 101714729 for Dundee & Buckeye Loop. (No Fiscal Impact) 26-0672 Approved Pass
  69. R.7. Approve the release of a surety in the amount of $1,885,386.98 in the form of Performance Bond No. 08BSBJA9482 Fulton Meadows (aka East Atlantic Property). (No Fiscal Impact) 26-0674 Approved Pass
  70. R.8. Accept Fulton Meadows (aka East Atlantic Property) potable water, wastewater and reclaim water utility system improvements for ownership, operation, and maintenance by Polk County Utilities. (No Fiscal Impact) 26-0675 Approved Pass
  71. R.9. Accept a one-year warranty and surety in the amount of $208,156.64 in the form of Maintenance Bond No. 3000812 Fulton Meadows (aka East Atlantic Property). (No Fiscal Impact) 26-0673 Approved Pass
  72. R.10. Approve the release of a warranty and surety in the amount of $8,125.35 in the form of Maintenance Bond No. US00143144SU24A for RaceTrac - Winter Haven. (No Fiscal Impact) 26-0682 Approved Pass
  73. R.11. Approve recommended changes to the functional classification of select Polk County roads: 1st Street, 3rd Street SE, Central Ave SE, Grandview Pkwy and Posner Blvd. (No Fiscal Impact) 26-0676 Approved Pass
  74. R. BUILDING
  75. R. DEPUTY COUNTY MANAGER
  76. R. BUDGET & MANAGEMENT SERVICES
  77. R. PROCUREMENT
  78. R. COMMUNICATIONS
  79. R. COOPERATIVE EXTENSION SERVICES
  80. R. HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES
  81. R.12. Approve the State Housing Initiative Partnership (SHIP) Program rehabilitation/replacement program 1) Homeowner Assistance Agreement and 2) Grant Agreement for property located in Dundee, FL, for Case #RC25-SHIP-009. ($194,361.00 one-time expense). 26-0628 Approved Pass
  82. R.13. Approve the State Housing Initiative Partnership (SHIP) Program rehabilitation/replacement program 1) Homeowner Assistance Agreement and 2) Grant Agreement for property located in Unincorporated Lakeland, FL, for Case #RC25-SHIP-012. ($187,706.00 one-time expense). 26-0575 Approved Pass
  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.14. Approve the Memorandum of Understanding for the Shared Transportation Plan between Polk, Highlands and Hardee Counties. This shared plan outlines the process for the safe and dignified transport of individuals experiencing mental health and substance abuse crises (Baker Acts/Marchman Acts). (No fiscal impact.) 26-0644 Approved Pass
  90. R. FACILITIES MANAGEMENT
  91. R. FLEET MANAGEMENT
  92. R. PARKS & NATURAL RESOURCES
  93. R. FIRE RESCUE
  94. R. EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT
  95. R. REAL ESTATE SERVICES
  96. R.15. Accept a Quit Claim Deed from Eastgroup Properties, L.P. for additional right-of-way in conjunction an Infrastructure Agreement for North Ridge Trail. (No fiscal impact) 26-0665 Approved Pass
  97. R.16. Approve a Partial Release of Easement for a portion of a drainage easement in conjunction with Rolling Oaks Estates Drainage Improvement Project. (No fiscal impact) 26-0668 Approved Pass
  98. R.17. Approve Agreement for Transfer of Public Road between the City of Winter Haven and Polk County for all of Boys Club Road and authorize a County Deed for the right-of-way associated therewith. (No fiscal impact) 26-0683 Approved Pass
  99. R. ROADS & DRAINAGE
  100. R.18. Approve Consultant Services Authorization (CSA) No. 2025-055-02 with WSB (Consultant) to provide Construction, Engineering, and Inspection (CEI) services for the North Rifle Range Road Drainage Improvement Project. ($377,619.66 one-time expense) 26-0649 Approved Pass
  101. R.19. Approve Consultant Services Authorization (CSA) No. 2022-093-05 with NV5, Inc. (Consultant) to provide design services for the Old Haines City Lake Alfred Road Box Culvert Project. ($248,703.67 one-time expense) 26-0690 Approved Pass
  102. R.20. Adopt a Resolution Setting Speed Limits on Ashford Drive, Lobelia Drive, and Vervain Avenue, within the Holly Hill Estates Subdivision, near Davenport. ($619.09 one-time expense) 26-0670 Approved Pass
  103. R.21. Adopt a Resolution Setting Parking Restrictions on Pilchard Drive, near Poinciana. ($233.11 one-time expense) 26-0671 Approved Pass
  104. R.22. Approve recommended alignment alternative for the County Road 557 Widening Project - South Segment Addition (No fiscal impact). 26-0689 Approved Pass
  105. R. UTILITIES
  106. R. SOLID WASTE
  107. R.23. Adopt Resolution designating the County Manager as the Authorized Agent to accept or execute Grant Hazard Mitigation Grant Program 4834-(118), Polk County, Environmental Loop Generator. 26-0643 Approved Pass
  108. R. ELECTED OFFICIAL AND OTHER GOVERNMENTAL AGENCY
  109. R. COURT RELATED
  110. R. POLK COUNTY PROPERTY APPRAISER
  111. R. POLK COUNTY SHERIFF
  112. R.24. Approve, and ratify County Manager’s prior execution of the Commitment of Match Donation (Appendix H), related to Criminal Justice Mental Health Substance Abuse (CJMHSA) Reinvestment Grant, for space utilized by Tri-County Human Services, Inc. within the Polk Sheriff Central County and Frostproof jail facilities. (No fiscal impact) 26-0691 Approved Pass
  113. R. POLK COUNTY SUPERVISOR OF ELECTIONS
  114. R. POLK COUNTY TAX COLLECTOR
  115. R. WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT BOARD
  116. R. COUNTY ATTORNEY
  117. R.25. APPROVE Resolution and First Amendment to Performance Agreement to amend Exemption Period of Economic Development Ad Valorem Tax Exemption for Publix Super Markets, Inc. (Project POMELO - Corporate IT Headquarters Expansion) (No fiscal impact) 26-0697 Approved Pass
  118. R.26. APPROVE Resolution and First Amendment to Performance Agreement to amend Exemption Period of Economic Development Ad Valorem Tax Exemption for Publix Super Markets, Inc. (Project RETRO - Corporate Headquarters Expansion) (No fiscal impact) 26-0699 Approved Pass
  119. R.27. APPROVE Resolution and First Amendment to Performance Agreement to amend Exemption Period of Economic Development Ad Valorem Tax Exemption for Publix Super Markets, Inc. (Project RISE - Bakery) (No fiscal impact) 26-0700 Approved Pass
  120. R.28. APPROVE Resolution and First Amendment to Performance Agreement to amend Exemption Period of Economic Development Ad Valorem Tax Exemption for Publix Super Markets, Inc. (Project Harvest - Warehouse) (No fiscal impact) 26-0701 Approved Pass
  121. R.29. Approve Interlocal Agreement with the Polk Transportation Planning Organization for Legal Services by the County Attorney’s Office and approve Waiver of Conflict. 26-0692 Approved Pass
  122. R.30. Release of Lien upon payment of $9,274 to satisfy an Affordable Housing Impact Fee Exemption lien. ($9,274 one-time revenue) 26-0702 Approved Pass
  123. 118 ANNOUNCEMENTS