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April 7, 2026 ·9:00 AM Final-revised

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Agenda — 140 items

  1. 1 CALL TO ORDER - 9:00 a.m. (MARTHA SANTIAGO, CHAIR) ▶ jump to 1:11
  2. 1 Rollcall ▶ jump to 0:34
  3. 2 INVOCATION Approved ▶ jump to 1:13
  4. 2 Note ▶ jump to 0:39
  5. 3 Murphy Hanley, Polk County Fire Rescue Chaplain ▶ jump to 1:14
  6. 3 Note ▶ jump to 0:39
  7. 4 PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE (MARTHA SANTIAGO, CHAIR) ▶ jump to 1:46
  8. 4 Rollcall ▶ jump to 0:54
  9. A. PRESENTATIONS and RECOGNITIONS
  10. 5 Note ▶ jump to 1:00
  11. B. PUBLIC COMMENTS CONCERNING AGENDA ITEMS ▶ jump to 2:04
  12. 6 Note ▶ jump to 1:00
  13. B.1. Comments. ▶ jump to 2:06
  14. 7 Rollcall ▶ jump to 1:05
  15. C. COUNTY COMPTROLLER (STACY M. BUTTERFIELD, CPA) ▶ jump to 2:25
  16. C.1. Disbursements. 26-0424 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 3:28
  17. C.2. Minutes of Regular Board meeting held on March 17, 2026. 26-0425 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 3:49
  18. D. APPROVE CONSENT AGENDA ▶ jump to 6:07
  19. D.1. Approve Consent Agenda. 26-0423 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 6:18
  20. E. REQUEST FROM ELECTED OFFICIAL and OTHER GOVERNMENTAL AGENCY
  21. F. COUNTY ATTORNEY (RANDY MINK)
  22. 15 PAGE BREAK
  23. G. COUNTY MANAGER (BILL BEASLEY) ▶ jump to 6:28
  24. G.1. Approve agreement with Dewberry Engineers, Inc. to provide engineering services for repairs to Circle B Bar Reserve from Hurricane Milton (Not-to-Exceed of $1,149,927.44). 26-0385 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 9:08
  25. G.2. Approve construction contract with Central Concrete Products Inc. for the Wabash Park Basketball Court and Sidewalk project ($481,981.00 one-time expense) 26-0494 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 13:18
  26. G.3. Approve Consultant Services Authorization (CSA) No. 2025-054-03 with RS&H Inc. (Consultant) to provide Construction Engineering and Inspection (CEI) services for the Country Club Road at Buckeye Loop Road Intersection Improvement Project. ($460,157.24 one-time expense). 26-0465 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 15:09
  27. G.4. Approve Consultant Services Authorization (CSA) No. 2022-095-06 with RK&K, LLP, (CONSULTANT) to provide professional design services for the development of full construction documents for the US 27 at Bates Road Intersection Improvement project. (Total cost not to exceed $307,006.07) 26-0473 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 16:57
  28. H. COMMISSIONER DISTRICT 1 (BECKY TROUTMAN) ▶ jump to 17:01
  29. H.1. Commissioner Troutman Comments. ▶ jump to 17:02
  30. I. COMMISSIONER DISTRICT 2 (RICK WILSON) ▶ jump to 17:04
  31. I.1. Commissioner Wilson Comments. ▶ jump to 17:04
  32. J. COMMISSIONER DISTRICT 3 (BILL BRASWELL) ▶ jump to 18:17
  33. J.1. Commissioner Braswell Comments. ▶ jump to 18:18
  34. K. COMMISSIONER DISTRICT 5 (MICHAEL SCOTT) ▶ jump to 22:13
  35. K.1. Commissioner Scott Comments. ▶ jump to 22:14
  36. L. COMMISSIONER DISTRICT 4 (MARTHA SANTIAGO, CHAIR) ▶ jump to 23:20
  37. L.1. Chair Santiago Comments. ▶ jump to 23:21
  38. M. LAY BOARD APPOINTMENTS
  39. N. EXPEDITED HEARINGS PURSUANT TO RESOLUTION NO. 2022-089 ▶ jump to 23:55
  40. N.1. PUBLIC HEARING (LDCT-2025-28 Flex Space & Retail Plazas) (First Reading) to consider the adoption of an ordinance amending the Land Development Code to add standards for Flex Space and Retail Plazas. (No Fiscal Impact) 26-0501 ▶ jump to 26:20
  41. N.2. PUBLIC HEARING (LDCT-2025-29 Storage Yards) (First Reading) to consider the adoption of an ordinance amending the Land Development Code to add storage yards as a new land use activity in the Industrial (IND) districts. (No Fiscal Impact) 26-0502 ▶ jump to 32:12
  42. N.3. PUBLIC HEARING (LDCT-2025-30 Administrative Plat Approval) (First Reading) to consider the adoption of an ordinance amending the Land Development Code to change the procedure of approving subdivision plats from the Board of County Commissioners to the Land Development Director in accordance changes to the Florida Statutes. (No Fiscal Impact) 26-0503 ▶ jump to 33:56
  43. O. PUBLIC HEARINGS ▶ jump to 38:38
  44. O.1. PUBLIC HEARING to Consider Adoption of a Resolution Allowing for the Installation of One Additional Traffic Calming Device (Speed Hump) on Avenue Y Northeast, Near Winter Haven. (estimated $5,000.00 one-time expense) 26-0396 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 40:51
  45. O.2. PUBLIC HEARING to Consider Adoption of a Resolution to vacate a portion of platted, unopened, and unmaintained right-of-way as shown on the map of Cruse and Horney’s First Addition to Lake Bonny Park, Lakeland, Florida and request Board accept a Drainage Easement from Arizona Holding IV, LLC. (No fiscal impact) 26-0406 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 43:24
  46. P. REQUEST FROM THE GENERAL PUBLIC/AUDIENCE AND OPPORTUNITY TO BE HEARD ▶ jump to 43:31
  47. P.1. Comments. ▶ jump to 43:32
  48. Q. WORK SESSION ITEMS
  49. R. CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS
  50. R. COMMISSIONER DISTRICT 1
  51. R. COMMISSIONER DISTRICT 2
  52. R. COMMISSIONER DISTRICT 3
  53. R. COMMISSIONER DISTRICT 4
  54. R. COMMISSIONER DISTRICT 5
  55. R. COUNTY COMPTROLLER
  56. R.1. Removal of equipment from inventory as listed on Blanket Removal Form 2238. 26-0426 Approved Pass
  57. R. COUNTY MANAGER
  58. R. ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
  59. R. TOURISM/SPORTS MARKETING
  60. R. OFFICE OF PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT
  61. R.2. SET HEARING: LDCPAS-2025-37 Hwy 17 92 LCC CPA) to consider the adoption of a Small-Scale Comprehensive Plan Amendment to change the Future Land Use designation from Leisure/Recreation (LR) to Linear Commercial Corridor (LCC) in the Urban Growth Area (UGA) on ±1.32 acres. The suggested adoption hearing date is April 21, 2026, at 9:15 a.m. 26-0508 Approved Pass
  62. R.3. SET HEARING: (LDCPAS-2025-38 Toho Water Authority) to consider the adoption of a Small-Scale Comprehensive Plan Amendment from Development of Regional Impact-X (DRIX) to Institutional-X (INST-X), and Neighborhood Activity Center-X (NACX) on 12.5 +/- acres. The suggested adoption hearing date is April 21, 2026, at 9:15 a.m. 26-0509 Approved Pass
  63. R.4. SET HEARING: (LDCPAL-2026-1 Office Center Future Land Use) to consider the adoption of a Large-Scale Comprehensive Plan Amendment modifying the use and locational criteria policies under Objective 2.133-C Office Centers. The suggested transmittal hearing date is April 21, 2026, at 9:15 a.m. and the adoption hearing date is June 16, 2026, at 9:15 a.m. 26-0511 Approved Pass
  64. R.5. SET HEARING: (LDCT-2026-2 Office Center Future Land Use designation) to amend Chapter 2, Section 205, Table 2.1, Use Table for Standard Land Use Districts of the Polk County Land Development Code. The suggested hearing dates are for the first reading on April 21, 2026, at 9:15 a.m. and the adoption hearing date on June 16, 2026, at 9:15 a.m. 26-0510 Approved Pass
  65. R.6. Accept Performance Surety in the amount of $50,000.00 in the form of Performance Bond No. 30263011 Aldi Right of Way Improvements. (No Fiscal Impact) 26-0497 Approved Pass
  66. R.7. Accept Performance Surety in the amount of $222,791.80 in the form of Performance Bond No. 101603014 for ECP - Florida Ave & Shepherd. (No Fiscal Impact) 26-0498 Approved Pass
  67. R.8. Accept Performance Surety in the amount of $175,851.41 in the form of Performance Bond No. 101773135 for Haines City Commercial Right of Way. (No Fiscal Impact) 26-0500 Approved Pass
  68. R.9. Accept Performance Surety in the amount of $251,996.75 in the form of Performance Bond No. 30253429 for McCourt Equipment. (No Fiscal Impact) 26-0504 Approved Pass
  69. R.10. Accept Performance Surety in the amount of $903,679.70 in the form of Performance Bond No. 100262590 for Minute Maid Mixed Use Development. (No Fiscal Impact) 26-0505 Approved Pass
  70. R.11. Accept Performance Surety in the amount of $6,723.52 in the form of Performance Bond No. SU 00162300SU26A for Sand and Silica Offsite Roadway. (No Fiscal Impact) 26-0507 Approved Pass
  71. R.12. Approve the release of a surety in the amount of $170,648.56 in the form of Performance Bond No. 0273036 Pipkin Road Convenience. (No Fiscal Impact) 26-0506 Approved Pass
  72. R. BUILDING
  73. R. DEPUTY COUNTY MANAGER
  74. R. BUDGET & MANAGEMENT SERVICES
  75. R.13. Approve distribution of funds from the Driver Education Trust Fund to the Polk County School Board for use in its driver education safety program. ($436,645.33 recurring revenue and expense) 26-0454 Approved Pass
  76. R. PROCUREMENT
  77. R. COMMUNICATIONS
  78. R. COOPERATIVE EXTENSION SERVICES
  79. R. HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES
  80. R.14. Approve amendment #0001 to Subcontract Fiscal Year 2025-2026 between the Ounce of Prevention Fund of Florida, Healthy Families Florida, and Polk County, a political subdivision of the State of Florida (Healthy Families Polk). (one-time expense reduction of $43,759) 26-0481 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.15. Approve the Renewal Amendment with Experian Health, Inc. (estimated annual amount less than $100,000) 26-0499 Approved Pass
  88. R. FACILITIES MANAGEMENT
  89. R.16. Approve Modification No. 01 to Consultant Services Authorization (CSA) No. 2021-034-02 with Borrelli & Partners Inc., for consultant services associated with the Chemical Storage Building & Pole Barn project for Parks & Natural Resources ($83,212.00 One-time expense). 26-0397 Approved Pass
  90. R.17. Approval of Ground Lease Amendment between the School Board of Polk County (Lessor) and Polk County (Lessee) for the installation of a precast barrier wall at the Polk County Sheriff’s Office (PCSO) Central District Command Center. (no fiscal impact - funded by the PCSO budget). 26-0429 Approved Pass
  91. R. FLEET MANAGEMENT
  92. R. PARKS & NATURAL RESOURCES
  93. R.18. Conservation Land Acquisition Selection Advisory Committee (CLASAC) recommendations on the following sites nominated to the Environmental Lands Program are to pursue acquisition on EL-163-26: Circle T Holdings, EL-164 -26: Lake Miriam Environmental Areas, EL-165-26: Sunray, EL-166-26: Armington Ranch, EL-167-26: Mountain Lake Corp, EL-169-26: Stuart Ranch and EL-170-26: Fx Bar Ranch. CLASAC recommends not to pursue acquisition EL-168-26 Cypress Sticks (no fiscal impact). 26-0517 Approved Pass
  94. R.19. Approve selection committee’s recommendation to authorize staff negotiations with Stuart Cattle & Equipment, LLC for a cattle grazing lease of the Friedlander property. (No fiscal impact) 26-0488 Approved Pass
  95. R.20. Approve Amendment 2 to Agreement No. 24PLN59 between Florida Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP) and Polk County for a time extension and modification to task timelines for the Polk County Adaptation Plan project (no fiscal impact). 26-0489 Approved Pass
  96. R. FIRE RESCUE
  97. R. EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT
  98. R. REAL ESTATE SERVICES
  99. R.21. Authorize the County Attorney’s Office or outside counsel to stipulate to a final judgment for Parcel 127 in the case of Polk County v. Meritage Homes of Florida, Inc., an eminent domain lawsuit filed to acquire needed rights-of-way for the County Road 557 Project. ($2,273,900 one-time expense) 26-0461 Approved Pass
  100. R.22. Approve Right-of-Way Agreement between Johnnie W. Welch, Jr. and Kristen L. Hall and Polk County in conjunction with the Thompson Nursery Road Phase 1 - Segment 2 Project. ($1,058,000 one-time expense) 26-0447 Approved Pass
  101. R.23. Approve Land Purchase Agreement in conjunction with the purchase of conservation preservation properties located in the Lake Wales Ridge Ecosystem Project - Crooked Lake West Area, Cox Estate parcels ($40,000 one-time expense) 26-0479 Approved Pass
  102. R.24. Approve Land Purchase Agreement between Wenyang C. Tai and Yuk Sim C. Tai, his wife, and Polk County for the purchase of conservation preservation property. ($10,000 one-time expense) 26-0458 Approved Pass
  103. R.25. Approve Lease Agreement between Polk County and American Power Boat Association, Inc., and adopt a resolution authorizing the lease of the associated property. ($13,800 annual revenue) 26-0441 Approved Pass
  104. R.26. Accept a Drainage Easement from Michlyn D. Patterson, Trustee, in conjunction with drainage improvements along West Lake Eloise Terrace. (No fiscal impact) 26-0452 Approved Pass
  105. R.27. Approve Partial Assignment of Easement to the City of Lakeland for a portion of Drainage Ditch Easement associated with Lake Bonnet Outfall. (No fiscal impact) 26-0467 Approved Pass
  106. R.28. Approve Subordination of County Utility Interests between the State of Florida Department of Transportation and Polk County, FDOT parcels 803.07 and 804.07. (No fiscal impact) 26-0469 Approved Pass
  107. R.29. Approve First Amendment to Conservation Easement between Polk County and the City of Winter Haven in conjunction with a conservation area known as the Astute Financial Land Trust Property. (No fiscal impact) 26-0472 Approved Pass
  108. R.30. Approve Partial Release of Easement for a portion of a drainage easement adjacent to County Line Road in conjunction with development. (No fiscal impact) 26-0475 Approved Pass
  109. R.31. Accept Quit Claim Deed for property being donated for conservation preservation, Thomas Pcl. (No fiscal impact) 26-0476 Approved Pass
  110. R.32. Accept a Quit Claim Deed for additional right-of-way in conjunction with the North Ridge Trail Extension Infrastructure Agreement. (No fiscal impact) 26-0491 Approved Pass
  111. R.33. Accept Polk County Utility Easement from DHIC-Citrus Ridge, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company, as requested through the Development Review Process. (No fiscal impact) 26-0492 Approved Pass
  112. R.34. Approve Amendment to Lease Agreement No. 348 between Polk County and the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services. (No fiscal impact) 26-0496 Approved Pass
  113. R. ROADS & DRAINAGE
  114. R.35. SET HEARING to Consider Adopting a Resolution Allowing for the Installation of Traffic Calming Devices (Speed Humps) on Woodview Drive near Polk City. (Suggested Hearing Date: Tuesday, May 5, 2026, at 9:15 a.m.) (No fiscal impact) 26-0460 Approved Pass
  115. R.36. Adopt a Resolution Setting Parking Restrictions on Victory Avenue, Vine Drive, and Vizcay Way, within the Vizcay Subdivision, near Davenport. ($1,766.90 one-time expense) 26-0459 Approved Pass
  116. R.37. Adopt a Resolution Setting Speed Limits on Christopher Court and Lake Mariam Drive South, near Winter Haven. ($721.32 one-time expense) 26-0451 Approved Pass
  117. R.38. Approve a Construction Agreement between Polk County and the Florida Department of Transportation for roadway improvements to the Chestnut Road intersection with US92. 26-0433 Approved Pass
  118. R.39. Approve Construction Agreement No.: 2023-C-190-00005 and Resolution with the Florida Department of Transportation. (FDOT) for the Thompson Nursery Road Phase I project (no fiscal impact). 26-0464 Approved Pass
  119. R.40. Approve selection committee’s recommendation to authorize staff negotiations with Patel, Greene & Associates, LLC. for professional engineering services for the Kathleen Road widening project. (No fiscal impact) 26-0514 Approved Pass
  120. R. UTILITIES
  121. R.41. Approve Consultant Services Authorization 2024-007-04 with Carollo Engineers, Inc., to provide professional services for the SCADA Risk Assessment and Asset Management Project. ($293,666.00 not-to-exceed, one-time expense) 26-0402 Approved Pass
  122. R. SOLID WASTE
  123. R.42. Florida Polytechnic University Town and Gown partnership with Polk County (One-time expense $136,850.00). 26-0490 Approved Pass
  124. R.43. Approve a new Non-Exclusive Commercial Franchise for FY2025-26 by PG Ventures FL LLC DBA Big Dumps Disposal. (No Fiscal Impact) 26-0387 Approved Pass
  125. R.44. Approve a new Non-Exclusive Commercial Franchise for FY2025-26 Polk Property Junk Removal LLC. (No Fiscal Impact) 26-0388 Approved Pass
  126. R.45. Approve a new Non-Exclusive Commercial Franchise for FY2025-26 by RGH Waste & Disposal LLC. (No Fiscal Impact) 26-0474 Approved Pass
  127. R.46. Approve a renewal of Non-Exclusive Commercial Franchise for FY2025-26 by GFL Solid Waste Southeast LLC. (No Fiscal Impact) 26-0401 Approved Pass
  128. R. ELECTED OFFICIAL AND OTHER GOVERNMENTAL AGENCY
  129. R. COURT RELATED
  130. R. POLK COUNTY PROPERTY APPRAISER
  131. R. POLK COUNTY SHERIFF
  132. R. POLK COUNTY SUPERVISOR OF ELECTIONS
  133. R. POLK COUNTY TAX COLLECTOR
  134. R. WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT BOARD
  135. R. COUNTY ATTORNEY
  136. R.47. Request Board to authorize the County Attorney to execute required documents to sign-on or “opt-in” to the Remnant Defendants Settlement for opioid litigation and execute all documents on behalf of Polk County required by the settlement. 26-0404 Approved Pass
  137. R.48. Approve Interlocal with the Polk County Clerk of Courts for Legal Services by the County Attorney’s Office and approve Waiver of Conflict. 26-0446 Approved Pass
  138. R.49. Authorize the filing of Foreclosure lawsuits against the following listed parties to foreclose various deferred mortgages that are in default: 1) Elizabeth Williams Estate, 2) Ernestine Roberson Estate, 3) Raymond Edward Johnson Estate, 4) Bernice Lopez Estate, 5) Bertha Hill Estate. 26-0527 Approved Pass
  139. R.50. Approve a Stipulated Settlement Agreement in the Code Enforcement Foreclosure Action against Salvador Lopez Sr. 26-0556 Approved Pass
  140. 133 ANNOUNCEMENTS