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March 17, 2026 ·9:00 AM Final-revised

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Agenda — 131 items

  1. 1 CALL TO ORDER - 9:00 a.m. (MARTHA SANTIAGO, CHAIR) ▶ jump to 0:13
  2. 1 Rollcall
  3. 2 INVOCATION ▶ jump to 0:14
  4. 2 Note ▶ jump to 0:05
  5. 3 Murphy Hanley, Polk County Fire Rescue Chaplain ▶ jump to 0:16
  6. 3 Note ▶ jump to 0:06
  7. 4 PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE (MARTHA SANTIAGO, CHAIR) ▶ jump to 1:00
  8. 4 Rollcall ▶ jump to 0:12
  9. A. PRESENTATIONS and RECOGNITIONS ▶ jump to 1:18
  10. A.1. Employee Recognition 26-0321 ▶ jump to 1:21
  11. B. PUBLIC COMMENTS CONCERNING AGENDA ITEMS ▶ jump to 7:19
  12. B.1. Comments. ▶ jump to 7:20
  13. C. COUNTY COMPTROLLER (STACY M. BUTTERFIELD, CPA) ▶ jump to 7:53
  14. C.1. Disbursements. 26-0319 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 9:10
  15. C.2. Minutes of Regular Board meeting held on March 3, 2026. 26-0320 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 9:26
  16. D. APPROVE CONSENT AGENDA ▶ jump to 9:32
  17. D.1. Approve Consent Agenda. 26-0317 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 9:44
  18. E. REQUEST FROM ELECTED OFFICIAL and OTHER GOVERNMENTAL AGENCY
  19. F. COUNTY ATTORNEY (RANDY MINK)
  20. G. COUNTY MANAGER (BILL BEASLEY) ▶ jump to 9:54
  21. G.1. Approve agreement with Driven Security LLC, to replace the current security systems, at the South County and the Central County Jail Facilities ($7,300,000.00 one-time expense). 26-0381 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 11:58
  22. G.2. Request Board approve 1) Construction Manager at Risk (CMAR), Guaranteed Maximum Price (GMP) Addendum with Miller Construction Management, Inc. for the Bradley Fire Rescue Station CIP project ($6,076,766.58 one-time expense) and 2) CIP amendment and budget transfer from the Emergency Medical Millage Fund Reserve for Future Capital in the amount of $1,054,532.00 to fully fund the project. 26-0384 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 16:26
  23. G.3. Approve the Construction Manager at Risk (CMAR) 2020-051-06, Guaranteed Maximum Price (GMP) Addendum with Henkelman Construction, Inc., for the Eagle Lake Fire Rescue Station ($5,560,276.00 one-time expense) 26-0383 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 19:09
  24. G.4. Request Board approve 1) Construction contract with Strickland Construction, Inc. for the new Lakeland Hills EMS Station ($3,695,394.00 one-time expense) and 2) CIP amendment and budget transfer from EMS Impact Fee Reserve for Future Capital in the amount of $147,731.00 to fully fund the project. 26-0347 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 24:44
  25. G.5. Approve Sub-Agreement No. SA-7 to the Water Wheeling Infrastructure Master Cost-Sharing Agreement with the Water Cooperative of Central Florida relating to the Cypress Lake Wellfield Project. ($2,651,589.00 not-to-exceed, one-time expense) 26-0344 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 28:38
  26. G.6. Approve and ratify the Letters of Agreement for all eight of the participating Managed Care Organizations ($6,674,186.06 estimated one-time revenue) 26-0365 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 36:09
  27. H. COMMISSIONER DISTRICT 1 (BECKY TROUTMAN) ▶ jump to 36:13
  28. H.1. Commissioner Troutman Comments. ▶ jump to 36:14
  29. I. COMMISSIONER DISTRICT 2 (RICK WILSON) ▶ jump to 36:44
  30. I.1. Commissioner Wilson Comments. ▶ jump to 36:45
  31. J. COMMISSIONER DISTRICT 3 (BILL BRASWELL) ▶ jump to 36:51
  32. J.1. Commissioner Braswell Comments. ▶ jump to 36:51
  33. K. COMMISSIONER DISTRICT 5 (MICHAEL SCOTT) ▶ jump to 36:52
  34. K.1. Commissioner Scott Comments. ▶ jump to 36:53
  35. L. COMMISSIONER DISTRICT 4 (MARTHA SANTIAGO, CHAIR) ▶ jump to 36:54
  36. L.1. Seasonal Residential Yard Waste Update - Brian Cogswell (Solid Waste Division Director) ▶ jump to 37:10
  37. L.2. Chair Santiago Comments. ▶ jump to 39:42
  38. M. LAY BOARD APPOINTMENTS
  39. N. EXPEDITED HEARINGS PURSUANT TO RESOLUTION NO. 2022-089 ▶ jump to 39:43
  40. N.1. PUBLIC HEARING (LDCT-2025-25 Communication Towers) (Adoption Hearing) to consider the adoption of an ordinance amending the Land Development Code to lower the level of review for Monopole Communication Towers in non-residential districts; to modify Communication Tower conditional use standards; and add standards and a definition for Mobile Communication Towers. (No Fiscal Impact) 26-0355 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 43:55
  41. N.2. PUBLIC HEARING (LDCT-2025-26 Car Washes) (Adoption Hearing) to consider the adoption of an ordinance amending the Land Development Code to consolidate the number of car wash uses. (No Fiscal Impact) 26-0356 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 44:44
  42. N.3. PUBLIC HEARING (LDCT-2025-27 Drive-Thru Facilities) (Adoption Hearing) to consider the adoption of an ordinance amending the Land Development Code to clarify standards pertaining to drive-thru facilities. (No Fiscal Impact) 26-0357 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 45:43
  43. N.4. PUBLIC HEARING (LDCPAS-2025-35 Recker Highway BPC CPA) (Adoption Hearing) to consider the adoption of a Small-Scale Comprehensive Plan Amendment (CPA) to change the Future Land Use designation on 12.91 +/- acres from Residential Suburban (RS) to Business Park Center-X (BPCX) in the Suburban Development Area (SDA). This case is related to LDCD-2025-11 Recker Hwy BPC to BPC-2. (No Fiscal Impact) 26-0368 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 47:51
  44. N.5. PUBLIC HEARING (LDCD-2025-11 Recker Hwy BPC-2 Sub-District Change) (Adoption Hearing) to consider the adoption of a Sub-District change on 12.91+/- acres from Business Park Center-1 (BPC-1) to Business Park Center-2 (BPC-2) in the Suburban Development Area (SDA). This case is related to LDCPAS-2025-35 Recker Highway BPC CPA. (No Fiscal Impact) 26-0367 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 48:47
  45. O. PUBLIC HEARINGS ▶ jump to 48:52
  46. O.1. PUBLIC HEARING (LDCU-2025-29 Mammoth Grove Mine) (De Novo Hearing) to consider an appeal to the Planning Commission’s decision to deny the case (6:1) on December 3, 2025. (No Fiscal Impact) 26-0358 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 71:23
  47. O.2. PUBLIC HEARING to consider the adoption of an Ordinance of the Polk County Board of County Commissioner entitled the Polk County Right-of-Way Sign Enforcement Ordinance. 26-0369 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 252:28
  48. P. REQUEST FROM THE GENERAL PUBLIC/AUDIENCE AND OPPORTUNITY TO BE HEARD ▶ jump to 252:32
  49. P.1. Comments. ▶ jump to 252:34
  50. Q. WORK SESSION ITEMS
  51. R. CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS
  52. O.1. PUBLIC HEARING (LDCU-2025-29 Mammoth Grove Mine) (De Novo Hearing) to consider an appeal to the Planning Commission’s decision to deny the case (6:1) on December 3, 2025. (No Fiscal Impact) 26-0358 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 106:15
  53. R. COMMISSIONER DISTRICT 1
  54. O.1. PUBLIC HEARING (LDCU-2025-29 Mammoth Grove Mine) (De Novo Hearing) to consider an appeal to the Planning Commission’s decision to deny the case (6:1) on December 3, 2025. (No Fiscal Impact) 26-0358 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 249:55
  55. R. COMMISSIONER DISTRICT 2
  56. R. COMMISSIONER DISTRICT 3
  57. R. COMMISSIONER DISTRICT 4
  58. R. COMMISSIONER DISTRICT 5
  59. R. COUNTY COMPTROLLER
  60. R.1. Removal of equipment from inventory as listed on Blanket Removal Form 2237. 26-0349 Approved Pass
  61. R.2. Appoint property custodian for the office of Procurement Division. 26-0351 Approved Pass
  62. R. COUNTY MANAGER
  63. R.3. Approve 2026 Federal Legislative Priorities for Polk County. 26-0439 Approved Pass
  64. R. ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
  65. R. TOURISM/SPORTS MARKETING
  66. R. OFFICE OF PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT
  67. R.4. SET HEARING: (LDCT-2025-28 Flex Space) to amend Chapter 2, Section 221, Principal Uses and Buildings, to add standards for Flex Space Building and Retail Plazas; Chapter 10, Definitions. The suggested hearing dates are for the first reading on April 7, 2026, at 9:15 a.m. and the adoption hearing date on April 21, 2026, at 9:15 a.m. 26-0359 Approved Pass
  68. R.5. SET HEARING: (LDCT-2025-29 Storage Yard) to amend Chapter 2, Section 205, Table 2.1, adding a storage yard land use category; Chapter 3 Conditional Uses, Section 303, Criteria For Conditional Uses, adding conditions for storage yards. The suggested hearing dates are for the first reading on April 7, 2026, at 9:15 a.m. and the adoption hearing date on April 21, 2026, at 9:15 a.m. 26-0360 Approved Pass
  69. R.6. SET HEARING: (LDCT-2025-30 Approval of Plats) to amend Chapter 8, Section 806, Plats, Section 810, Replats and Modifications, Section 903, Review Procedures, and Section 908 Level 5 Review. The suggested hearing dates are for the first reading on April 7, 2026, at 9:15 a.m. and the adoption hearing date on April 21, 2026, at 9:15 a.m. 26-0361 Approved Pass
  70. R.7. Accept Performance Surety in the amount of $32,450.00 in the form of Performance Bond No. BX0074499 for Inwood Duplexes. (No Fiscal Impact) 26-0350 Approved Pass
  71. R.8. Accept Performance Surety in the amount of $119,543.84 in the form of Performance Bond No. 10175687 for KPJP LLC. (No Fiscal Impact) 26-0352 Approved Pass
  72. R.9. Accept Posner Reserve potable water, wastewater and reclaim water utility system improvements for ownership, operation, and maintenance by Polk County Utilities. (No Fiscal Impact) 26-0353 Approved Pass
  73. R.10. Accept a one-year warranty and surety in the amount of $47,689.42 in the form of Maintenance Bond No. S-345278 for Posner Reserve. (No Fiscal Impact) 26-0354 Approved Pass
  74. R.11. Eloise Loop Road Stormwater Improvement Infrastructure Agreement. (Cost not to exceed $62,799.08) 26-0348 Approved Pass
  75. R. BUILDING
  76. R. DEPUTY COUNTY MANAGER
  77. R. BUDGET & MANAGEMENT SERVICES
  78. R. PROCUREMENT
  79. R. COMMUNICATIONS
  80. R. COOPERATIVE EXTENSION SERVICES
  81. R. HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES
  82. R.12. Approve Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) subrecipient agreement between Polk County and the City of Bartow. ($199,411.19 one-time expense). 26-0226 Approved Pass
  83. R. HUMAN RESOURCES
  84. R. INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
  85. R. CODE ENFORCEMENT
  86. R. COURT SERVICES
  87. R. RISK MANAGEMENT
  88. R.13. 2026 Property Insurance Renewal (One Time Cost of $1,835,312) 26-0375 Approved Pass
  89. R. COMMUNITY HEALTH CARE
  90. R.14. Approve the second amendment to the contract with Lakeland Volunteers in Medicine, Inc. for the provision of primary care, specialty care, screening services, dental care and behavioral health services to eligible low-income county residents. (Total amount not to exceed $1,438,641) 26-0370 Approved Pass
  91. R. FACILITIES MANAGEMENT
  92. R.15. Approve the Construction Manager at Risk (CMAR) 2020-052-02, Guaranteed Maximum Price (GMP) Addendum with Miller Construction, LLC to construct an evidence storage facility for the Polk County Sheriff’s Office. ($888,245.70 one-time expense) 26-0249 Approved Pass
  93. R. FLEET MANAGEMENT
  94. R.16. Approve cooperative agreement with SPATCO Energy Solutions, LLC to provide fuel tanks and related services. 26-0364 Approved Pass
  95. R. PARKS & NATURAL RESOURCES
  96. R. FIRE RESCUE
  97. R. EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT
  98. R. REAL ESTATE SERVICES
  99. R.17. SET HEARING to consider a request to vacate platted and unmaintained right-of-way shown on the map of Cruse and Horney’s First Addition to Lake Bonny Park. (Suggested hearing date is April 7, 2026, at 9:00 a.m. or immediately following the regular agenda) 26-0371 Approved Pass
  100. R.18. Approve Land Purchase Agreements in conjunction with the purchase of conservation preservation properties located in the Lake Wales Ridge Ecosystem Project - Crooked Lake West Area, Bauman and Williams parcels ($8,000 one-time expense) 26-0327 Approved Pass
  101. R.19. Accept Warranty Deed from the Polk County School Board for additional right-of-way associated with Gilbert Street. (No fiscal impact) 26-0363 Approved Pass
  102. R.20. Authorize Utility and Access Easements to the Polk Regional Water Cooperative in conjunction with its Southeast Wellfield and Water Production Facility Project, ERUSA and CRUSA AWS Receiving Stations. (No fiscal impact) 26-0379 Approved Pass
  103. R.21. Approve Interlocal Agreement for Transfer of Roads and Maintenance between City Center Community Development District and Polk County for the transfer of Grandview Parkway and Posner Boulevard and associated drainage facilities. (Up to $500,000 one-time revenue) 26-0362 Approved Pass
  104. R. ROADS & DRAINAGE
  105. R.22. SET HEARING to Consider Adopting a Resolution Allowing for the Installation of an additional Traffic Calming Device (Speed Hump) on Avenue Y Northeast near Winter Haven. (Suggested Hearing Date: Tuesday, April 7, 2026, at 9:15 a.m.) (No fiscal impact) 26-0294 Approved Pass
  106. R.23. Approve Consultant Services Authorization (CSA) No. 2025-055-01 with WSB LLC. (Consultant) to provide Construction Engineering and Inspection (CEI) services for the CR 540 Cypress Gardens Road at Lake Ned Road Intersection Improvement Project. ($452,097.20 one-time expense). 26-0372 Approved Pass
  107. R.24. Approve Consultant Services Authorization (CSA) No. 2025-053-02 with Eisman & Russo, Inc. (Consultant) for the Kathleen Road @ Deeson Road Intersection Improvement Project. ($303,109 one-time expense) 26-0292 Approved Pass
  108. R.25. Approve Amendment #1 to Consultant Services Authorization (CSA) No. 22-095-05 with Rummel, Klepper & Kahl, LLP, (Consultant) for engineering services for the Wilder Road Sidewalk project. ($78,316.00 one-time expense). 26-0298 Approved Pass
  109. R.26. Approve Modification No. 1 to Consultant Service Agreement (CSA) No. 22-090-03 with Kimley-Horn & Associates, Inc. (Consultant). Modification No. 1 will authorize the Consultant to make requested roadway and drainage changes to the Starling Road Sidewalk project. ($25,860.00 one-time expense) 26-0338 Approved Pass
  110. R.27. Adopt Resolution Setting Truck Restrictions on Alturas Loop Road, Alturas Road, Central Avenue, County Road 655 (Alturas Road North), Poinsettia Avenue, and Third Street (near Bartow). ($2,177.90 one-time expense) 26-0228 Approved Pass
  111. R.28. Adopt a Resolution Setting Parking Restrictions on Campbell Road North, near Lakeland. ($766.11 one-time expense) 26-0229 Approved Pass
  112. R.29. Adopt a Resolution Setting Speed Limits on Harbor Drive, Harbor Drive East, and Harbor Drive West, within the Marina Manor Subdivision, near Lakeland. ($332.11 one-time expense) 26-0300 Approved Pass
  113. R.30. Approve License Agreement for the Lake Gibson Control Structure between Polk County, the City of Lakeland and the Southwest Florida Water Management District (SWFWMD). (No Fiscal Impact) 26-0280 Approved Pass
  114. R.31. Approve License Agreement for the Lake Parker Control Structure between Polk County the Southwest Florida Water Management District (SWFWMD). (No Fiscal Impact) 26-0281 Approved Pass
  115. R.32. Approve a new Non-Exclusive Commercial Franchise for FY2025-26 by Rick Holborn Excavation INC. (No Fiscal Impact) 26-0309 Approved Pass
  116. R.33. Approve a new Non-Exclusive Commercial Franchise for FY2025-26 by Affinity Waste Solution LLC. (No Fiscal Impact) 26-0310 Approved Pass
  117. R. UTILITIES
  118. R.34. Approve piggyback agreement with Eurofins Drinking Water and Wastewater Southeast, LLC, to provide water and wastewater laboratory analytical services. ($100,000 estimated annual expense) 26-0376 Approved Pass
  119. R. SOLID WASTE
  120. R. ELECTED OFFICIAL AND OTHER GOVERNMENTAL AGENCY
  121. R. COURT RELATED
  122. R. POLK COUNTY PROPERTY APPRAISER
  123. R. POLK COUNTY SHERIFF
  124. R. POLK COUNTY SUPERVISOR OF ELECTIONS
  125. R. POLK COUNTY TAX COLLECTOR
  126. R. WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT BOARD
  127. R. COUNTY ATTORNEY
  128. R.35. Approve First Amendment to Interlocal Agreement with the School Board of Polk County, Florida, related to the use of Educational Facilities Impact Fees (No fiscal impact). 26-0316 Approved Pass
  129. R.36. Adopt Resolution appointing Code Enforcement Special Magistrates and Appellate Code Enforcement Special Magistrates as Animal Control and Animal Services Hearing Officers. 26-0366 Approved Pass
  130. R.37. Adopt Resolution Designating the County Manager as the Authorized Agent to Accept or Execute Grant for Hazard Mitigation Grant Program for 4834-(131), Polk County, Fire Stations and Emergency Medical Stations, Wind Retrofit. 26-0427 Approved Pass
  131. 125 ANNOUNCEMENTS