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February 3, 2026 ·9:00 AM Final-revised

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Agenda — 115 items

  1. 1 CALL TO ORDER - 9:00 a.m. (MARTHA SANTIAGO, CHAIR) ▶ jump to 0:18
  2. 1 Rollcall ▶ jump to 0:03
  3. 2 INVOCATION ▶ jump to 0:23
  4. 2 Note ▶ jump to 0:11
  5. 3 Murphy Hanley, Polk County Fire Rescue Chaplain ▶ jump to 0:25
  6. 3 Note ▶ jump to 0:11
  7. 4 PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE (MARTHA SANTIAGO, CHAIR) ▶ jump to 1:13
  8. 4 Rollcall ▶ jump to 0:15
  9. A. PRESENTATIONS and RECOGNITIONS
  10. B. PUBLIC COMMENTS CONCERNING AGENDA ITEMS ▶ jump to 1:30
  11. B.1. Comments. ▶ jump to 1:31
  12. C. COUNTY COMPTROLLER (STACY M. BUTTERFIELD, CPA) ▶ jump to 2:41
  13. C.1. Disbursements. 26-0042 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 3:48
  14. C.2. Minutes of Regular Board meeting held on January 20, 2026. 26-0043 Approved Pass
  15. D. APPROVE CONSENT AGENDA ▶ jump to 6:00
  16. D.1. Approve Consent Agenda. 26-0041 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 6:10
  17. E. REQUEST FROM ELECTED OFFICIAL and OTHER GOVERNMENTAL AGENCY
  18. F. COUNTY ATTORNEY (RANDY MINK)
  19. 15 PAGE BREAK
  20. G. COUNTY MANAGER (BILL BEASLEY) ▶ jump to 6:16
  21. G.1. Approve Construction Contract with AC Schultes of Florida, Inc for the Northeast Regional Utilities Service Area (NERUSA) Alternative Water Supply (AWS) Receiving Facility Supply Well project ($1,801,563.00 one-time expense) 26-0071 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 8:39
  22. G.2. Approve Construction Contract with Stokes Marine, Inc for the Crystal Lake Park boardwalk project ($649,152.28 one-time expense). 26-0072 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 11:56
  23. G.3. Approve Consultant Services Authorization (CSA) No. 22-084-04 with Consor North America, Inc. (Consultant) to provide professional engineering services in connection to the design of the Avon Park Cutoff Rd Bridge No. 164312 Replacement Project and preparation of construction documents, utility coordination, permitting, and post-design services for a not-exceed cost of $345,036.41 (one-time expense). 26-0097 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 15:50
  24. G.4. Approve Land Purchase Agreement between Wynona Serenceses and Polk County for the construction of a new government center and CIP amendment and budget transfer. ($5,525,000 one-time expense - $569,500 one-time transfer) 26-0075 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 27:22
  25. H. COMMISSIONER DISTRICT 1 (BECKY TROUTMAN) ▶ jump to 27:26
  26. H.1. Commissioner Troutman Comments. ▶ jump to 27:27
  27. I. COMMISSIONER DISTRICT 2 (RICK WILSON) ▶ jump to 29:12
  28. I.1. Commissioner Wilson Comments. ▶ jump to 29:13
  29. J. COMMISSIONER DISTRICT 3 (BILL BRASWELL) ▶ jump to 29:13
  30. J.1. Commissioner Braswell Comments. ▶ jump to 29:14
  31. K. COMMISSIONER DISTRICT 5 (MICHAEL SCOTT) ▶ jump to 30:09
  32. K.1. Reappoint Skip Alford as Member (Seat 9) of the Polk County Industrial Development Authority, for the three-year term, February 6, 2026, through February 5, 2029. 25-2562 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 30:28
  33. K.2. Commissioner Scott Comments. ▶ jump to 30:31
  34. L. COMMISSIONER DISTRICT 4 (MARTHA SANTIAGO, CHAIR) ▶ jump to 31:32
  35. L.1. Chair Santiago Comments. ▶ jump to 31:33
  36. M. LAY BOARD APPOINTMENTS ▶ jump to 32:14
  37. M.1. Appoint Lita Epstein to the Tohopekaliga Water Authority (TWA) Board of Supervisors for the remainder of a vacated term ending September 30, 2028. 26-0113 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 32:14
  38. N. EXPEDITED HEARINGS PURSUANT TO RESOLUTION NO. 2022-089 ▶ jump to 32:39
  39. O. PUBLIC HEARINGS ▶ jump to 32:41
  40. O.1. Public Hearing to Consider Adoption of a Resolution Allowing for the Installation of Six Traffic Calming Devices (Speed Humps) on Hancock Road, Near Kathleen. (Estimated $30,000.00 one-time expense) 25-2566 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 41:44
  41. O.2. Public Hearing to Consider Adoption of a Resolution to vacate a portion of deeded, right-of-way for Johnson Road, Auburndale, Florida and request Board accept a Drainage Easement from Barbara Jean Monday. (No fiscal impact) 26-0060 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 55:25
  42. O.3. Public Hearing to Consider Adoption of a Resolution to vacate a portion of a platted public drainage/retention easement as shown on the plat of Country Class Estates Phase Two, Lakeland, Florida. (No fiscal impact) 26-0063 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 58:31
  43. P. REQUEST FROM THE GENERAL PUBLIC/AUDIENCE AND OPPORTUNITY TO BE HEARD ▶ jump to 58:38
  44. P.1. Comments. ▶ jump to 58:41
  45. Q. WORK SESSION ITEMS
  46. R. CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS
  47. R. COMMISSIONER DISTRICT 1
  48. R. COMMISSIONER DISTRICT 2
  49. R. COMMISSIONER DISTRICT 3
  50. R. COMMISSIONER DISTRICT 4
  51. R. COMMISSIONER DISTRICT 5
  52. R. COUNTY COMPTROLLER
  53. R.1. Removal of equipment from inventory as listed on Blanket Removal Form 2234. 26-0065 Approved Pass
  54. R. COUNTY MANAGER
  55. R. ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
  56. R. TOURISM/SPORTS MARKETING
  57. R. OFFICE OF PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT
  58. R.2. SET HEARING: (LDCPAS-2025-32 Kathleen and Duff NAC Expansion CPA) to consider the adoption of a Small-Scale Comprehensive Plan Amendment to change the Future Land Use from Residential Suburban (RS) in the Suburban Development Area (SDA) to Neighborhood Activity Center (NAC) in the Urban Growth Area (UGA) on ±1.13. The suggested adoption hearing date is February 17, 2026, at 9:15 a.m. 26-0076 Approved Pass
  59. R.3. SET HEARING: (LDCPAS-2025-34 CR 546 Map Correction CPA) 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). The suggested adoption hearing date is February 17, 2026, at 9:15 a.m. 26-0078 Approved Pass
  60. R.4. SET HEARING: (LDCU-2025-29/DeNovo - Mammoth Grove Mine CU). This is a request appealing the decision of the Planning Commission to deny a Conditional Use for a Non-Phosphate Mining Borrow Pit. The suggested hearing date is March 17, 2026, at 9:15 a.m. 26-0079 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.5. Approve Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) subrecipient agreement Amendment 1 between Polk County and the City of Winter Haven. ($575,423.74 one-time expense). 26-0036 Approved Pass
  69. R.6. Approve Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Public Facilities subrecipient agreement between Polk County and Heart For Winter Haven. ($200,000.00 one-time expense). 25-2511 Approved Pass
  70. R.7. Approve Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Amendment 1 to the subrecipient agreement between Polk County and the City of Auburndale. ($179,152.54 one-time expense). 25-2514 Approved Pass
  71. R. HUMAN RESOURCES
  72. R. INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
  73. R. CODE ENFORCEMENT
  74. R. COURT SERVICES
  75. R. RISK MANAGEMENT
  76. R. COMMUNITY HEALTH CARE
  77. R. FACILITIES MANAGEMENT
  78. R. FLEET MANAGEMENT
  79. R. PARKS & NATURAL RESOURCES
  80. R. FIRE RESCUE
  81. R. EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT
  82. R. REAL ESTATE SERVICES
  83. R.8. Declare surplus and authorize the public sale of County’s interest in Parcel ID Number 273212-932575-001330. (Potential for $25,000 or greater, one-time revenue) 26-0056 Approved Pass
  84. R.9. Accept Quit Claim Deed for additional right-of-way along Minute Maid Ramp Road 2 as requested through the Development Review Process. (No fiscal impact) 26-0073 Approved Pass
  85. R.10. Accept Quit Claim Deed from H.R. Baxter & Sons Enterprises, Inc. for additional right-of-way for the intersection of CR 653 and Old Bartow/Lake Wales Road. (No fiscal impact) 26-0088 Approved Pass
  86. R.11. Approve Agreement between Steven and Melanie Testasecca and Polk County for a utility easement in conjunction with proposed upgrades to Lift Station 31. Also authorize a Release of Easement in conjunction with Agreement. (No fiscal impact) 26-0050 Approved Pass
  87. R.12. Accept Special Warranty Deed from BB Wetlands, LLC for property being donated for wetland preservation and storm water protection. (No fiscal impact) 26-0068 Approved Pass
  88. R.13. Accept Corrective Polk County Utilities Easement in conjunction with proposed development along Schoolhouse Road as requested through the Development Review Process. (No fiscal impact) 26-0080 Approved Pass
  89. R. ROADS & DRAINAGE
  90. R.14. Approve Consultant Services Authorization (CSA) No. 22-094-06 with Patel, Greene & Associates, LLC., (Consultant) for engineering services for the design of the replacement for the traffic signal at Avenue G and 42nd St. ($176,782.41) 26-0028 Approved Pass
  91. R.15. Approve Modification No. 6 to Consultant Services Authorization (CSA) 2017-058-03 with RK&K, LLP for the Fort Fraser Trail Extension Project. ($9,996.00 one-time expense) 26-0062 Approved Pass
  92. R.16. Approve a Reimbursement Agreement with Frontier Communications to pay for the costs of Construction Inspection staff. (No fiscal impact) 26-0061 Approved Pass
  93. R. UTILITIES
  94. R.17. Approve Amendment No. 3 to Agreement 2022-021 with Stantec Consulting Services, Inc. for a five-year term renewal period. (estimated $48,000 recurring annual expenses) 26-0089 Approved Pass
  95. R.18. Approve selection committee’s recommendation to authorize staff to negotiate agreements with PCL Civil Constructors, Inc. and Vogel Bros. Building Co.to provide Construction Manager at Risk (CMAR) services for the Northwest and Southwest Regional Wastewater Treatment Facility Improvements Projects. (No fiscal impact) 26-0087 Approved Pass
  96. R. SOLID WASTE
  97. R.19. Approve a New Non-Exclusive Commercial Franchise for FY2025-26 by Xtreme Equipment, Inc. (No Fiscal Impact) 26-0001 Approved Pass
  98. R.20. Approve a New Non-Exclusive Commercial Franchise for FY2025-26 by C&C Land Service and Cleaning, LLC. (No Fiscal Impact) 26-0029 Approved Pass
  99. R. ELECTED OFFICIAL AND OTHER GOVERNMENTAL AGENCY
  100. R. COURT RELATED
  101. R. POLK COUNTY PROPERTY APPRAISER
  102. R.21. Approve the Polk County Property Appraiser’s request to allocate excess revenue returned from FY 24/25 in the FY 25/26 budget and a transfer from the General Fund Reserve for Budget Stabilization for the purchase of aerial photography technology. ($250,000 one-time transfer) 26-0040 Approved Pass
  103. R. POLK COUNTY SHERIFF
  104. R. POLK COUNTY SUPERVISOR OF ELECTIONS
  105. R.22. Approve a transfer from the General Fund Reserve for Budget Stabilization to the Supervisor of Elections’ operating budget for the cost of a space needs study. ($50,000 one-time transfer) 26-0077 Approved Pass
  106. R. POLK COUNTY TAX COLLECTOR
  107. R. WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT BOARD
  108. R. COUNTY ATTORNEY
  109. R.23. Authorize the County Attorney’s Office or outside counsel to stipulate to a final judgment for Parcels 108, 109, 110/725 and 112 in the case of Polk County v. Sean Daniel Freeman, et al, an eminent domain lawsuit filed to acquire needed rights-of-way for the County Road 557 Project. ($852,331 one-time expense) 26-0084 Approved Pass
  110. R.24. Approve and Authorize the Chair to Execute Letter of Agreement to the Attorney General for Heartland Crime Stoppers 26-0037 Approved Pass
  111. R.25. Approve a Resolution designating an area of property generally known as River Ranch North as an Unrecorded subdivision pursuant to County Ordinance 2024-065. 26-0096 Approved Pass
  112. R.26. Release of Lien related to an Affordable Housing Impact Fee Waiver for Dexter Graham (No fiscal impact). 26-0100 Approved Pass
  113. R.27. Approve Settlement Agreement with Florida PACE Funding Agency. 26-0123 Approved Pass
  114. R.28. Adopt resolution Repealing and Restating Resolution No. 2025-064, Establishing Rules and Policies Concerning the Providing of Opportunities for Members of the Public to be Heard on Propositions Before the Board Within the Meaning of, and in compliance with, Section 286.0114, Florida Statutes. 26-0134 Approved Pass
  115. 111 ANNOUNCEMENTS