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March 3, 2026 ·9:00 AM Final-revised

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Agenda — 110 items

  1. 1 CALL TO ORDER - 9:00 a.m. (MARTHA SANTIAGO, CHAIR) ▶ jump to 0:39
  2. 1 Rollcall ▶ jump to 0:09
  3. 2 INVOCATION ▶ jump to 0:40
  4. 2 Note ▶ jump to 0:20
  5. 3 Murphy Hanley, Polk County Fire Rescue Chaplain ▶ jump to 0:41
  6. 3 Note ▶ jump to 0:20
  7. 4 PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE (MARTHA SANTIAGO, CHAIR) ▶ jump to 1:26
  8. 4 Note ▶ jump to 0:31
  9. A. PRESENTATIONS and RECOGNITIONS
  10. 5 Note ▶ jump to 0:31
  11. B. PUBLIC COMMENTS CONCERNING AGENDA ITEMS ▶ jump to 1:44
  12. 6 Rollcall ▶ jump to 0:37
  13. B.1. Comments. ▶ jump to 1:46
  14. C. COUNTY COMPTROLLER (STACY M. BUTTERFIELD, CPA) ▶ jump to 2:08
  15. C.1. Disbursements. 26-0222 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 3:09
  16. C.2. Minutes of Regular Board meeting held on February 17, 2026. 26-0223 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 3:27
  17. D. APPROVE CONSENT AGENDA ▶ jump to 3:33
  18. D.1. Approve Consent Agenda. 26-0221 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 3:43
  19. E. REQUEST FROM ELECTED OFFICIAL and OTHER GOVERNMENTAL AGENCY
  20. F. COUNTY ATTORNEY (RANDY MINK)
  21. 15 PAGE BREAK
  22. G. COUNTY MANAGER (BILL BEASLEY) ▶ jump to 3:53
  23. G.1. Confirm appointment of Mr. Brian Cogswell to serve as Polk County’s Solid Waste Division Director. 26-0252 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 8:08
  24. G.2. Approve Land Purchase Agreement between Steven Morrison and Sally Morrison and Polk County in conjunction with the Environmental Lands Program, CLASAC Project EL-109-23. ($422,917.50 total expense) 26-0244 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 18:52
  25. G.3. Approve Consultant Services Authorization (CSA) No. 22-088-04 with HNTB Corporation (Consultant) for design services for the Longfellow Blvd at N. Crystal Lake Dr Intersection Improvement Project, CIP Amendment and budget transfer. ($411,187.81 one-time expense - $261,188.00 one-time transfer) 26-0247 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 21:27
  26. H. COMMISSIONER DISTRICT 1 (BECKY TROUTMAN) ▶ jump to 22:00
  27. H.1. Commissioner Troutman Comments. ▶ jump to 22:01
  28. I. COMMISSIONER DISTRICT 2 (RICK WILSON) ▶ jump to 22:03
  29. I.1. Commissioner Wilson Comments. ▶ jump to 22:03
  30. J. COMMISSIONER DISTRICT 3 (BILL BRASWELL) ▶ jump to 22:05
  31. J.1. Commissioner Braswell Comments. ▶ jump to 22:06
  32. K. COMMISSIONER DISTRICT 5 (MICHAEL SCOTT) ▶ jump to 22:40
  33. K.1. Commissioner Scott Comments. ▶ jump to 22:41
  34. L. COMMISSIONER DISTRICT 4 (MARTHA SANTIAGO, CHAIR) ▶ jump to 23:51
  35. L.1. Appoint Joshua Borem as Member (Seat 7) of the Polk County Industrial Development Authority, for the remainder of the three-year term, March 3, 2026, to January 21, 2027. 26-0204 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 24:12
  36. L.2. Chair Santiago Comments. ▶ jump to 24:15
  37. M. LAY BOARD APPOINTMENTS
  38. N. EXPEDITED HEARINGS PURSUANT TO RESOLUTION NO. 2022-089 ▶ jump to 24:30
  39. N.1. PUBLIC HEARING (LDCT-2025-25 Communication Towers) (First Reading) 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) 26-0233 ▶ jump to 26:52
  40. N.2. PUBLIC HEARING (LDCT-2025-26 Car Washes) (First Reading) to consider the adoption of an ordinance amending the Land Development Code to consolidate the number of car wash uses. (No Fiscal Impact) 26-0234 ▶ jump to 28:49
  41. N.3. PUBLIC HEARING (LDCT-2025-27 Drive-Thru Facilities) (First Reading) to consider the adoption of an ordinance amending the Land Development Code to clarify standards pertaining to drive-thru facilities. No Fiscal Impact. 26-0235 ▶ jump to 29:34
  42. O. PUBLIC HEARINGS ▶ jump to 30:23
  43. O.1. Consider the adoption of an Ordinance of the Polk County Board of County Commissioner entitled the Polk County Right-of-Way Sign Enforcement Ordinance. (Continued to March 17, 2026, at 9:00 a.m.) 26-0243 ▶ jump to 30:24
  44. P. REQUEST FROM THE GENERAL PUBLIC/AUDIENCE AND OPPORTUNITY TO BE HEARD ▶ jump to 30:40
  45. P.1. Comments. ▶ jump to 30:41
  46. Q. WORK SESSION ITEMS
  47. R. CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS
  48. R. COMMISSIONER DISTRICT 1
  49. R. COMMISSIONER DISTRICT 2
  50. R. COMMISSIONER DISTRICT 3
  51. R. COMMISSIONER DISTRICT 4
  52. R. COMMISSIONER DISTRICT 5
  53. R. COUNTY COMPTROLLER
  54. R.1. Removal of equipment from inventory as listed on Blanket Removal Form 2236. 26-0232 Approved Pass
  55. R. COUNTY MANAGER
  56. R.2. Approve Sponsorship Agreement with Junior Achievement of Tampa Bay, Inc. for a Junior Achievement Polk Discovery Center at Tenoroc High School. ($200,000 one-time expense) 26-0248
  57. R.3. Approve Letter of Support for Polk Junior Achievement BizTown and Finance Park Discovery Center (No Fiscal Impact) 26-0313 Approved Pass
  58. R.4. Approve Letter of Support for Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) - Moving I-4 Forward Connected Corridor Infrastructure - BUILD Application. (No Fiscal Impact) 26-0312 Approved Pass
  59. R. ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
  60. R. TOURISM/SPORTS MARKETING
  61. R. OFFICE OF PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT
  62. R.5. SET HEARING: (LDCPAS-2025-35 324 Recker Hwy CPA) to consider the adoption of a Small-Scale Comprehensive Plan Amendment from Residential Suburban (RS) To Business Park Center (BPC), on 12.91± acres located in the Suburban Development Area (SDA). This case is related to LDCD-2025-11 request for a Sub-District Change to Business Park Center -2 (BPC-2). The suggested adoption hearing date is March 17, 2026, at 9:15 a.m. 26-0237 Approved Pass
  63. R.6. SET HEARING: (LDCD-2025-11 324 Recker Hwy Sub-District) to consider the adoption of a Sub-District to change 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 request for a Small-Scale Future Land Use Map amendment from Residential Suburban (RS) To Business Park Center (BPC). The suggested adoption hearing date is March 17, 2026, at 9:15 a.m. 26-0236 Approved Pass
  64. R.7. Accept Performance Surety in the amount of $880,502.11 in the form of Performance Bond No. 47SUR300214011307 for Touchstone Phase 1. (No Fiscal Impact) 26-0231 Approved Pass
  65. R. BUILDING
  66. R. DEPUTY COUNTY MANAGER
  67. R. BUDGET & MANAGEMENT SERVICES
  68. R. PROCUREMENT
  69. R. COMMUNICATIONS
  70. R. COOPERATIVE EXTENSION SERVICES
  71. R. HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES
  72. R.8. Approve HOME Investment Partnership (HOME) program 1) Homeowner Assistance Agreement and 2) Grant Agreement for the property located in Auburndale, FL., for Case #RC25-HOME-002. ($193,946.94 one-time expense). 26-0117 Approved Pass
  73. R.9. Approve HOME Investment Partnership (HOME) program 1) Homeowner Assistance Agreement and 2) Grant Agreement for the property located in Winter Haven, FL., for Case #RC25-HOME-004. ($174,060.00 one-time expense). 26-0179 Approved Pass
  74. R. HUMAN RESOURCES
  75. R. CODE ENFORCEMENT
  76. R. COURT SERVICES
  77. R. RISK MANAGEMENT
  78. R. COMMUNITY HEALTH CARE
  79. R.10. Approve the amendment and restatement to the contract with Talbot House Ministries of Lakeland, Inc. (Talbot House) for the provision of primary care, specialty care, dental care and behavioral health services to eligible low-income county residents at the Good Samaritan Free Clinic. (Total amount not to exceed $234,000 annually) 26-0216 Approved Pass
  80. R. FACILITIES MANAGEMENT
  81. R.11. Approve selection committee’s recommendation to authorize staff negotiations with Grace Design Studios, LLC, to provide architectural and engineering services for the Polk County Fire Rescue Administration Headquarters. (No Fiscal Impact) 26-0246 Approved Pass
  82. R.12. Approve selection committee’s recommendation to authorize staff negotiations with Whitehead Construction, to provide Construction Manager at Risk (CMAR) services for the new Smith Lane Joint-Use Fire Rescue Station. (No Fiscal Impact) 26-0251 Approved Pass
  83. R. FLEET MANAGEMENT
  84. R.13. Approve cooperative FuelMaster software agreement with Syn-Tech Systems, Inc. ($150,000 estimated annual expense) 26-0250 Approved Pass
  85. R. PARKS & NATURAL RESOURCES
  86. R. FIRE RESCUE
  87. R. EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT
  88. R. REAL ESTATE SERVICES
  89. R.14. Accept Quit Claim Deed from Lennar Homes, LLC, for additional right-of-way along Lake Parker Drive East and Fairway Avenue. (No fiscal impact) 26-0209 Approved Pass
  90. R.15. Accept Quit Claim Deed for additional right-of-way along Sidney Circle as requested through the Development Review Process. (No fiscal impact) 26-0245 Approved Pass
  91. R.16. Accept a Drainage Easement from Mosaic Fertilizer, LLC for drainage improvements along Bonnie Mine Road. (No fiscal impact) 26-0239 Approved Pass
  92. R.17. Accept Polk County Utility Easement from DHIC-Highlands Reserve, LLC, as requested through the Development Review Process. (No fiscal impact) 26-0242 Approved Pass
  93. R. ROADS & DRAINAGE
  94. R.18. Approve Consultant Services Authorization (CSA) No. 22-093-03 with NV5, (Consultant) for engineering services for the design of a sidewalk along W Daughtery Rd between US 98 and Green Rd. ($189,701.43) 26-0200 Approved Pass
  95. R. UTILITIES
  96. R. SOLID WASTE
  97. R.19. Consultant Service Authorization (CSA) 2021-024-05 with Jones Edmunds and Associates, Inc. for Environmental Resource Permitting (ERP) related to the construction activities to take place at the North Central Landfill (NCLF) Williams Tract cell 3 borrow area and the Transfer Station and Citizens Convenience Center area. (Total cost not-to-exceed $184,022.71) 26-0241 Approved Pass
  98. R. INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
  99. R.20. Requesting approval for Statement of Work with CDW-G for a Solutions Architect staff augmentation (Not-to-exceed: $135,200) 26-0295 Approved Pass
  100. R. ELECTED OFFICIAL AND OTHER GOVERNMENTAL AGENCY
  101. R. COURT RELATED
  102. R. POLK COUNTY PROPERTY APPRAISER
  103. R. POLK COUNTY SHERIFF
  104. R. POLK COUNTY SUPERVISOR OF ELECTIONS
  105. R. POLK COUNTY TAX COLLECTOR
  106. R. WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT BOARD
  107. R. COUNTY ATTORNEY
  108. R.21. Adopt resolution stating intent to take proceeds from the sale of the Waverly Utility System and apply them to an alternate qualifying use under Section 1.141-12(e) of the Treasury Department Regulations and approve Supplement to Certificates Relating to Tax, Arbitrage and Other Matters 26-0214 Approved Pass
  109. R.22. Authorize County Manager for sixty (60) days to adjust rates at the North Central Landfill, as necessary, to address additional yard waste as a result of drought conditions and the recent cold snap. 26-0315 Approved Pass
  110. 104 ANNOUNCEMENTS