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February 17, 2026 ·9:00 AM Final-revised

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Agenda — 112 items

  1. 1 CALL TO ORDER - 9:00 a.m. (MARTHA SANTIAGO, CHAIR) ▶ jump to 0:29
  2. 1 Rollcall ▶ jump to 0:02
  3. 2 INVOCATION ▶ jump to 0:38
  4. 2 Note ▶ jump to 0:07
  5. 3 Murphy Hanley, Polk County Fire Rescue Chaplain ▶ jump to 0:39
  6. 3 Note ▶ jump to 0:07
  7. 4 PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE (MARTHA SANTIAGO, CHAIR) ▶ jump to 1:20
  8. 4 Rollcall ▶ jump to 0:13
  9. A. PRESENTATIONS and RECOGNITIONS
  10. A.1. Employee Recognition 26-0136 ▶ jump to 1:39
  11. B. PUBLIC COMMENTS CONCERNING AGENDA ITEMS ▶ jump to 6:46
  12. B.1. Comments. ▶ jump to 6:49
  13. C. COUNTY COMPTROLLER (STACY M. BUTTERFIELD, CPA) ▶ jump to 7:18
  14. C.1. Disbursements. 26-0110 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 8:35
  15. C.2. Minutes of Regular Board meeting held on February 3, 2026. 26-0111 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 8:54
  16. D. APPROVE CONSENT AGENDA ▶ jump to 9:58
  17. D.1. Approve Consent Agenda. 26-0109 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 10:17
  18. E. REQUEST FROM ELECTED OFFICIAL and OTHER GOVERNMENTAL AGENCY
  19. F. COUNTY ATTORNEY (RANDY MINK)
  20. G. COUNTY MANAGER (BILL BEASLEY) ▶ jump to 10:26
  21. G.1. Approve Consultant Services Authorization 2024-019-05 with Wright-Pierce, Inc. for Lift Station 302 Replacement Project ($593,097.00 not-to-exceed, one-time expense) 26-0099 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 12:56
  22. G.2. Approve Ninth Amendment to Encroachment Management Agreement Between United States of America and Conservation Florida and Polk County to provide $1,300,000 of Air Force Readiness and Environmental Protection Integration (REPI) funds towards acquisition within the Sentinel Landscape ($1,300,000.00 one-time funding). 26-0092 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 16:13
  23. H. COMMISSIONER DISTRICT 1 (BECKY TROUTMAN) ▶ jump to 16:16
  24. H.1. Commissioner Troutman Comments. ▶ jump to 16:17
  25. I. COMMISSIONER DISTRICT 2 (RICK WILSON) ▶ jump to 16:49
  26. I.1. Appoint Mr. T. Chad Barron to replace Rob Harper on the Comprehensive Plan Advisory Committee. 26-0162 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 17:01
  27. I.2. Commissioner Wilson Comments. ▶ jump to 17:02
  28. J. COMMISSIONER DISTRICT 3 (BILL BRASWELL) ▶ jump to 17:45
  29. J.1. Commissioner Braswell Comments. ▶ jump to 17:46
  30. K. COMMISSIONER DISTRICT 5 (MICHAEL SCOTT) ▶ jump to 17:46
  31. K.1. Commissioner Scott Comments. ▶ jump to 17:47
  32. L. COMMISSIONER DISTRICT 4 (MARTHA SANTIAGO, CHAIR) ▶ jump to 18:36
  33. L.1. Chair Santiago Comments. ▶ jump to 18:37
  34. M. LAY BOARD APPOINTMENTS
  35. N. EXPEDITED HEARINGS PURSUANT TO RESOLUTION NO. 2022-089 ▶ jump to 18:41
  36. N.1. Public Hearing (LDCPAL 2025-8 Noth Ridge SAP PIX Text Change CPA) (Adoption Hearing) to consider the adoption of a Large-Scale Comprehensive Plan Text Amendment to Policy 2.131-Q4. L. c. (g) in the North Ridge Selected Area Plan (SAP) regarding limitations on commercial uses in the Professional Institutional-X (PIX) Future Land Use designation. This request is related to a Land Development Code text amendment (LDCT-2025-14). (No Fiscal Impact) 26-0158 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 23:19
  37. N.2. Public Hearing (LDCT-2025-14 North Ridge SAP PIX LDC Text) (Adoption Hearing) to consider the adoption of a Land Development Code text amendment to amend Chapter 4, Section 401.06.E in the North Ridge Selected Area Plan (SAP) relating to commercial use limitations in the Professional Institutional-X (PIX) Future Land Use designation. This case is related to Comprehensive Plan Text Amendment case LDCPAS-2025-8. (No Fiscal Impact) 26-0159 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 23:33
  38. N.3. Public Hearing (LDCPAS-2025-34 CR 546 Map Correction CPA) (Adoption Hearing) to consider the adoption of a Small-Scale Comprehensive Plan Amendment to change the Future Land Use from Agricultural/Residential Rural (A/RR) to Residential Suburban on ±9.7 acres to correct an error in the Future Land Use Map in the Rural Development Area (RDA). (No Fiscal Impact) 26-0150 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 25:18
  39. N.4. Public Hearing (LDCPAS 2025-32 Kathleen & Duff NAC CPA) (Adoption Hearing) to consider the adoption of a Small-Scale Comprehensive Plan Amendment to change the Future Land Use designation on 1.13 +/- acres from Residential Suburban (RS) in the Suburban Development Area (SDA) to Neighborhood Activity Center (NAC) in the Urban Growth Area (UGA). (No Fiscal Impact) 26-0161 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 28:05
  40. O. PUBLIC HEARINGS
  41. P. REQUEST FROM THE GENERAL PUBLIC/AUDIENCE AND OPPORTUNITY TO BE HEARD ▶ jump to 28:10
  42. P.1. Comments. ▶ jump to 28:12
  43. Q. WORK SESSION ITEMS
  44. R. CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS
  45. R. COMMISSIONER DISTRICT 1
  46. R. COMMISSIONER DISTRICT 2
  47. R. COMMISSIONER DISTRICT 3
  48. R. COMMISSIONER DISTRICT 4
  49. R. COMMISSIONER DISTRICT 5
  50. R. COUNTY COMPTROLLER
  51. R.1. Removal of equipment from inventory as listed on Blanket Removal Form 2235. 26-0145
  52. R. COUNTY MANAGER
  53. R. ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
  54. R. TOURISM/SPORTS MARKETING
  55. R. OFFICE OF PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT
  56. R.2. SET HEARING: (LDCT-2025-25 Communication Towers) to amend Chapter 2, Section 205, Use Table for Standard Land Use Districts; Chapter 3, Section 303, Criteria for Conditional Uses; Chapter 4, Special Districts; Chapter 5, Green Swamp Area of Critical State Concern; and Chapter 10, Definitions. The suggested hearing dates are for the first reading on March 3, 2026, at 9:15 a.m. and the adoption hearing date on March 17, 2026, at 9:15 a.m. 26-0152 Approved Pass
  57. R.3. SET HEARING: (LDCT-2025-26 Car Washes) to amend Chapter 2, Section 205, Use Table for Standard Land Use Districts; Chapter 3, Section 303, Criteria for Conditional Uses; Chapter 4, Special Districts; Chapter 7, Section 708, Parking Space Requirements; and Chapter 10, Definitions. The suggested hearing dates are for the first reading on March 3, 2026, at 9:15 a.m. and the adoption hearing date on March 17, 2026, at 9:15 a.m. 26-0153 Approved Pass
  58. R.4. SET HEARING: (LDCT-2025-27 Drive-Thru Facilities) to amend Chapter 2 Section 205, Use Table; Chapter 2, Section 206, Accessory Uses; Chapter 3, Section 303, Criteria for Conditional Uses; Chapter 4, Special Districts; Chapter 7, Section 708, Parking Space Requirements; and Chapter 10, Definitions. The suggested hearing dates are for the first reading on March 3, 2026, at 9:15 a.m. and the adoption hearing date on March 17, 2026, at 9:15 a.m. 26-0154 Approved Pass
  59. R.5. Accept Performance Surety in the amount of $21,488.50 in the form of Performance Bond No. OCN7478269 for Palanti Retail. (No Fiscal Impact) 26-0148 Approved Pass
  60. R.6. Accept Performance Surety in the amount of $5,201,869.20 in the form of Performance Bond No. SURU2210008047 for Sand and Silica Offsite Utilities (No Fiscal Impact) 26-0149 Approved Pass
  61. R. BUILDING
  62. R. DEPUTY COUNTY MANAGER
  63. R. BUDGET & MANAGEMENT SERVICES
  64. R. PROCUREMENT
  65. R. COMMUNICATIONS
  66. R. COOPERATIVE EXTENSION SERVICES
  67. R. HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES
  68. R.7. Approve State Housing Initiative Partnership (SHIP) Program rehabilitation/replacement program 1) Homeowner Assistance Agreement and 2) Grant Agreement for property located in Lakeland, FL, for Case #RC25-SHIP-011. ($195,185.00 one-time expense). 26-0103 Approved Pass
  69. R. HUMAN RESOURCES
  70. R. INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
  71. R.8. Approve piggyback agreement with CDW Government LLC to provide technology products and services with related solutions. (estimated $4,000,000.00 to $4,500,000.00 annual recurring expense) 26-0166 Approved Pass
  72. R. CODE ENFORCEMENT
  73. R. COURT SERVICES
  74. R. RISK MANAGEMENT
  75. R. COMMUNITY HEALTH CARE
  76. R. FACILITIES MANAGEMENT
  77. R.9. Approve cooperative agreement with AVI-SPL LLC to provide audio visual equipment, accessories, and services for Polk County. ($2,000,000.00 estimated annual expense) 26-0176 Approved Pass
  78. R.10. Approve construction contract with Robert Binns Roofing, Inc. for the copper roof repairs of the existing Bartow Courthouse roof. ($285,600.00 one-time expense). 26-0178 Approved Pass
  79. R. FLEET MANAGEMENT
  80. R. PARKS & NATURAL RESOURCES
  81. R.11. Approve Land Purchase Agreement between Ryan Russell and Polk County in conjunction with the Environmental Lands Program, CLASAC Project EL-109-23. ($340,000 total expense) 26-0172 Approved Pass
  82. R. FIRE RESCUE
  83. R. EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT
  84. R. REAL ESTATE SERVICES
  85. R.12. Approve a Right-of-Way Agreement between Polk County and Lake Wales Property Holdings, LLC in conjunction with the Thompson Nursery Road Phase 2 Project. ($688,000 one-time expense) 26-0170 Approved Pass
  86. R.13. Authorize the County Attorney’s Office or outside counsel to stipulate to a final judgment for Parcels 101 in the case of Polk County v. SLG-SR LLC f/k/a Spirit Lake Grove LLC, an eminent domain lawsuit filed to acquire needed right-of-way for the Spirit Lake Road at Sheffield Rd/Old Bartow-Eagle Lake Road Intersection Project. ($60,781 one-time expense) 26-0175 Approved Pass
  87. R.14. Approve Land Purchase Agreement in conjunction with the purchase of conservation preservation property located in the Lake Wales Ridge Ecosystem Project - Crooked Lake West Area, Williams parcel ($6,000 one-time expense) 26-0157 Approved Pass
  88. R. ROADS & DRAINAGE
  89. R.15. Approve Consultant Services Authorization (CSA) No. 2022-083-04 with Burgess & Niple, Inc. (B&N), (CONSULTANT) to provide professional design services for the development of full construction documents for the US 27 at Holly Hill Road Intersection Improvement project. (Total cost not-to-exceed $276,580.42) 26-0164 Approved Pass
  90. R.16. Approve Consultant Services Authorization (CSA) No. 2025-054-02 with RS&H, Inc. (Consultant) to provide field inspection services for the Frontier Communications Fiber Upgrade Project. ($155,001 one-time expense) 26-0165 Approved Pass
  91. R.17. Approve Modification No. 4 to Consultant Services Authorization (CSA) No. 22-081-04 with AECOM Technical Services, Inc. (Consultant) to provide temporary staff to the Roads & Drainage Division, Project Management Section. ($99,960 one-time expense) 26-0122 Approved Pass
  92. R.18. Approve Amendment No. 1 to Agreement 2025-002, with WSP USA for engineering services for the North Rifle Range Road drainage & sidewalk improvement project. ($66,588.17 one-time expense) 26-0160 Approved Pass
  93. R.19. Approve Modification No. 3 to Consultant Service Agreement (CSA) No. 17-57-07 with Patel Green & Associates, Inc. (Consultant). Modification No. 3 will extend the CSA by an additional 395-days and authorize the Consultant to make requested changes to the Lake Lowery Outfall Study. ($15,067.46 one-time expense) 26-0177 Approved Pass
  94. R.20. Adopt a Resolution Setting Speed Limits on County Road 580 (Johnson Avenue East) and County Road 580 (Cypress Parkway), near Haines City. ($776.70 one-time expense) 26-0167 Approved Pass
  95. R. UTILITIES
  96. R.21. Approve Consultant Services Authorization 2024-011-10 with Dewberry Engineers, Inc. for the Northeast Regional Utility Service Area (NERUSA) Alternative Water Supply (AWS) Receiving Facility Project ($898,223.15 not-to-exceed one-time expense) 26-0098 Approved Pass
  97. R.22. Approval of Amendment No. 3 to Agreement between the Polk Regional Water Cooperative (PRWC) and Polk County for the PRWC Heartland Protection and Sustainability Project, Polk County Alternative Water Supply Receiving Facilities (Project 6), for which the Florida Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP) awarded state funds via grant Agreement Number LPA0212 ($416,098 reimbursable expenses). 26-0130 Approved Pass
  98. R.23. Approve Consultant Services Authorization 2024-007-03 with Carollo Engineers, Inc., to provide professional services for the Pressure Monitoring Planning Support Project. ($165,451.48 not-to-exceed, one-time expense) 26-0133 Approved Pass
  99. R.24. Interlocal Agreement to transfer the Crooked Lake Park Wastewater Utility System to the City of Lake Wales (No Fiscal Impact) 26-0129 Approved Pass
  100. R. SOLID WASTE
  101. R.25. Approve a New Non-Exclusive Commercial Franchise for FY2025-26 by Paradise Lawn Care of Central Florida Inc. (No Fiscal Impact) 26-0168 Approved Pass
  102. R.26. Approve a New Non-Exclusive Commercial Franchise for FY2025-26 by Let It Go Dumpsters LLC. (No Fiscal Impact) 26-0169 Approved Pass
  103. R. ELECTED OFFICIAL AND OTHER GOVERNMENTAL AGENCY
  104. R. COURT RELATED
  105. R. POLK COUNTY PROPERTY APPRAISER
  106. R. POLK COUNTY SHERIFF
  107. R. POLK COUNTY SUPERVISOR OF ELECTIONS
  108. R. POLK COUNTY TAX COLLECTOR
  109. R. WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT BOARD
  110. R. COUNTY ATTORNEY
  111. R.27. SET HEARING to consider the adoption of an Ordinance of the Polk County Board of County Commissioner entitled Polk County Right-of-Way Sign Enforcement Ordinance. SUGGESTED HEARING DATE: March 3, 2026, at 9:00 a.m. 26-0156 Approved Pass
  112. 108 ANNOUNCEMENTS