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January 20, 2026 ·9:00 AM Final-revised

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Agenda — 130 items

  1. 1 CALL TO ORDER - 9:00 a.m. (MARTHA SANTIAGO, CHAIR) ▶ jump to 0:17
  2. 1 Rollcall ▶ jump to 0:05
  3. 2 INVOCATION ▶ jump to 0:26
  4. 2 Note ▶ jump to 0:10
  5. 3 Murphy Hanley, Polk County Fire Rescue Chaplain ▶ jump to 0:28
  6. 3 Note ▶ jump to 0:11
  7. 4 PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE (MARTHA SANTIAGO, CHAIR) ▶ jump to 1:06
  8. 4 Rollcall ▶ jump to 0:15
  9. A. PRESENTATIONS and RECOGNITIONS ▶ jump to 1:23
  10. A.1. Employee Recognition 25-2501 ▶ jump to 1:25
  11. B. PUBLIC COMMENTS CONCERNING AGENDA ITEMS ▶ jump to 7:27
  12. B.1. Comments. ▶ jump to 7:44
  13. C. APPROVE CONSENT AGENDA ▶ jump to 8:14
  14. C.1. Approve Consent Agenda. 25-2491 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 8:32
  15. D. COUNTY COMPTROLLER (STACY M. BUTTERFIELD, CPA) ▶ jump to 8:36
  16. D.1. Disbursements. 25-2492 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 10:02
  17. D.2. Minutes of Regular Board meeting held on January 6, 2026. 25-2493 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 10:20
  18. E. REQUEST FROM ELECTED OFFICIAL and OTHER GOVERNMENTAL AGENCY
  19. F. COUNTY ATTORNEY (RANDY MINK)
  20. G. COUNTY MANAGER (BILL BEASLEY) ▶ jump to 10:25
  21. G.1. Request Board Approve Amendment 3 with Kimley-Horn and Associates, for Agreement 2022-041, Thompson Nursery Road extension. ($4,119,689.30 one-time expense) 25-2568 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 15:10
  22. G.2. Approve Construction Contract with Timmons Contracting Inc. for the Rock Ridge Rd Bridge Replacement project ($2,229,446.00 one-time expense) 25-2575 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 18:08
  23. G.3. Approve Construction Contract with Legacy Sports Construction LLC for the Poinciana Park artificial turf fields project ($2,843,863.97 one-time expense) 25-2470 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 21:25
  24. G.4. Approve Construction Contract with Legacy Sports Construction LLC for the Hunt Fountain Park artificial turf fields project ($2,510,707.00 one-time expense) 25-2468 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 24:54
  25. H. COMMISSIONER DISTRICT 1 (BECKY TROUTMAN) ▶ jump to 24:57
  26. H.1. Commissioner Troutman Comments. ▶ jump to 24:58
  27. I. COMMISSIONER DISTRICT 2 (RICK WILSON) ▶ jump to 24:59
  28. I.1. Commissioner Wilson Comments. ▶ jump to 24:59
  29. J. COMMISSIONER DISTRICT 3 (BILL BRASWELL) ▶ jump to 25:00
  30. J.1. Commissioner Braswell Comments. ▶ jump to 25:01
  31. K. COMMISSIONER DISTRICT 5 (MICHAEL SCOTT) ▶ jump to 25:02
  32. K.1. Commissioner Scott Comments. ▶ jump to 25:03
  33. L. COMMISSIONER DISTRICT 4 (MARTHA SANTIAGO, CHAIR) ▶ jump to 25:05
  34. L.1. Chair Santiago Comments. ▶ jump to 25:06
  35. M. LAY BOARD APPOINTMENTS
  36. N. EXPEDITED HEARINGS PURSUANT TO RESOLUTION NO. 2022-089 ▶ jump to 25:08
  37. N.1. Public Hearing (LDCU-2025-21 Stericycle Reconstruction) (Adoption Hearing) to consider a request to approve a Conditional Use request for an expansion of a non-conforming Solid Waste Management Facility (SWMF) to include a new operations building and additional parcels. This application also includes a request for a permit in accordance with the SWMF Siting and Operation Ordinance No. 2014-14. (No Fiscal Impact) 25-2561 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 29:31
  38. N.2. Public Hearing (LDCPAS-2025-30 Lake Gibson Estates CPA) (Adoption Hearing) to consider the adoption of a Small-Scale Comprehensive Plan Map Amendment to change the Future Land Use (FLU) designation on 2.55 acres +/- parcel from Residential Low (RL) to Residential Medium (RM) in the Urban Growth Area (UGA) with a Comprehensive Plan Text Amendment to Section 2.135 Parcel Specific Future Land Use Map Amendment with Conditions to reference the subject site has development conditions part of a LDC Text Amendment (LDCT-2025-21) to Appendix E. (No Fiscal Impact) 25-2556 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 35:30
  39. N.3. Public Hearing (LDCT-2025-21 Lake Gibson Estates Text Amendment) (Adoption Hearing) to consider the adoption of a Land Development Code Text Amendment to add development conditions in Appendix E, Section E105 for property subject to LDCPAS-2025-30 which is a land use change on 2.55 +/- acres from Residential Low (RL) to Residential Medium (RM). (No Fiscal Impact) 25-2558 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 36:00
  40. N.4. Public Hearing (LDCT-2025-23 Alcohol Separation Requirements & Hours LDC Text Amendment) (Adoption Hearing) to amend Chapter 2, Section 224 and Table 2.4, to change the method of distance measurement, reduce distance separations for different types of alcohol licenses from religious institutions and schools, and adjust Sunday hours of operation. (No Fiscal Impact). 25-2559 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 38:15
  41. N.5. Public Hearing (LDCT-2025-24 Powerline Landscape Buffers LDC Text Amendment) (Adoption Hearing) to modify landscaping requirements to include a Utility Buffer (No Fiscal Impact). 25-2560 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 39:37
  42. O. PUBLIC HEARINGS ▶ jump to 39:41
  43. O.1. Public Hearing (LDCDD-2025-2 Gardener Trails CDD) (Adoption Hearing) to consider the adoption of an applicant-initiated ordinance to establish a new Community Development District (CDD) in the unincorporated area of Polk County. 25-2552 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 42:26
  44. O.2. Public Hearing (LDCPAL-2025-9 ECX CPA) (Adoption Hearing) to consider the adoption of a Large-Scale Comprehensive Plan text amendment to Policy 2.131-RA4. F. 3. (h) to amend the personal services and commercial limitation to exceed 30 percent of the Employment Center (ECX) when approved as a Conditional Use in the US 98 SAP. This case is related to LDCT-2025-20 which is a companion Land Development Code text amendment. (No Fiscal Impact) 25-2554 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 57:57
  45. O.3. Public Hearing (LDCT-2025-20 ECX LDC Text Amendment) (Adoption Hearing) a Land Development Code text amendment to Section 401.04.D.6(g) changing the personal services and commercial limitation to exceed 30 percent of the Employment Center (ECX) when approved as a Conditional Use in the US 98 SAP. This case is related to a companion Comprehensive Plan text amendment LDCPAL-2025-9. (No Fiscal Impact) 25-2557 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 59:32
  46. P. REQUEST FROM THE GENERAL PUBLIC/AUDIENCE AND OPPORTUNITY TO BE HEARD ▶ jump to 59:35
  47. P.1. Comments. ▶ jump to 59:36
  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. Affidavits of Publication of Unclaimed Funds received from the Tax Collector and Clerk of the Circuit Court. 25-2494 Approved Pass
  57. R.2. Removal of equipment from inventory as listed on Blanket Removal Form 2233. 25-2526 Approved Pass
  58. R. COUNTY MANAGER
  59. R. ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
  60. R. TOURISM/SPORTS MARKETING
  61. R. OFFICE OF PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT
  62. R.3. Approve the release of a surety in the amount of $257,880.70 in the form of Performance Bond No. 2298100 for Campbell Subdivision. (No Fiscal Impact) 25-2527 Approved Pass
  63. R.4. Accept Campbell Subdivision potable water, wastewater and reclaim water utility system improvements for ownership, operation, and maintenance by Polk County Utilities. (No Fiscal Impact) 25-2529 Approved Pass
  64. R.5. Accept a one-year warranty and surety in the amount of $326,474.66 in the form of Maintenance Bond No. 2300244 for Campbell Subdivision. (No Fiscal Impact) 25-2528 Approved Pass
  65. R.6. Approve the release of a surety in the amount of $1,230,727.10 in the form of Performance Bond No. 72BSBIY2461 for Ross Creek. (No Fiscal Impact) 25-2541 Approved Pass
  66. R.7. Accept Ross Creek potable water and wastewater utility system improvements for ownership, operation, and maintenance by Polk County Utilities. (No Fiscal Impact) 25-2542 Approved Pass
  67. R.8. Accept a one-year warranty and surety in the amount of $135,275.48 in the form of Maintenance Bond No. 024280661 for Ross Creek. (No Fiscal Impact) 25-2543 Approved Pass
  68. R.9. Accept Haven at Davenport potable water and wastewater utility system improvements for ownership, operation, and maintenance by Polk County Utilities. (No Fiscal Impact) 25-2536 Approved Pass
  69. R.10. Accept a one-year warranty and surety in the amount of $50,490.36 in the form of Maintenance Bond No. 800172042 for Haven at Davenport. (No Fiscal Impact) 25-2537 Approved Pass
  70. R.11. Accept Legacy at Davenport Self Storage potable water, wastewater and reclaim water utility system improvements for ownership, operation, and maintenance by Polk County Utilities. (No Fiscal Impact) 25-2539 Approved Pass
  71. R.12. Accept a one-year warranty and surety in the amount of $1,577.53 in the form of Maintenance Bond No. GM250521 Legacy at Davenport Self Storage. (No fiscal Impact) 25-2540 Approved Pass
  72. R.13. Accept Stein US 98 Self Storage potable water and wastewater utility system improvements for ownership, operation, and maintenance by Polk County Utilities. (No Fiscal Impact) 25-2546 Approved Pass
  73. R.14. Accept a one-year warranty and cash surety in the amount of $2,621.00 for Stein US 98 Self Storage. (No Fiscal Impact) 25-2547 Approved Pass
  74. R.15. Approve the release of a surety in the amount of $204,189.96 in the form of Performance Bond No. SU1206969 Fifth Third Bank Champions Crossing. (No Fiscal Impact) 25-2531 Approved Pass
  75. R.16. Accept an eighteen-month warranty and surety in the amount of $2,713.50 in the form of Maintenance Bond No. SU1206969-M for Fifth Third Bank Champions Crossing. (No Fiscal Impact) 25-2533 Approved Pass
  76. R.17. Approve the release of a surety in the amount of $98,340.00 in the form of Performance Bond No. GM226224 for Serenity at Peace Creek Reserve. (No Fiscal Impact) 25-2544 Approved Pass
  77. R.18. Accept an eighteen-month warranty and surety in the amount of $8,940.00 in the form of Maintenance Bond No.GM252785 for Serenity at Peace Creek Reserve. (No Fiscal Impact) 25-2545 Approved Pass
  78. R.19. Accept Performance Surety in the amount of $405,984.21 in the form of Performance Bond No. SU 1204524 for Cottonwood. (No Fiscal Impact) 25-2530 Approved Pass
  79. R.20. Accept Performance Surety in the amount of $794,474.12 in the form of Performance Bond No. 875185 and subdivision agreement for Knights Landing Phase 2. (No Fiscal Impact) 25-2538 Approved Pass
  80. R. BUILDING
  81. R. DEPUTY COUNTY MANAGER
  82. R.21. Approve an Interlocal Agreement with Highlands County for the expansion and renovation of the District 10 Medical Examiner’s Office (Highlands to contribute $1,500,000) 25-2569 Approved Pass
  83. R.22. Approve an Interlocal Agreement with Hardee County for the expansion and renovation of the District 10 Medical Examiner’s Office (Hardee to contribute $500,000) 25-2567 Approved Pass
  84. R. BUDGET & MANAGEMENT SERVICES
  85. R. PROCUREMENT
  86. R. COMMUNICATIONS
  87. R. COOPERATIVE EXTENSION SERVICES
  88. R. HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES
  89. R. HUMAN RESOURCES
  90. R. INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
  91. R. CODE ENFORCEMENT
  92. R. COURT SERVICES
  93. R. RISK MANAGEMENT
  94. R. COMMUNITY HEALTH CARE
  95. R.23. Approve Agreement with Cynet Health, Inc. to provide recruitment services of mental health provider positions for community mental health agencies. ($2,000,000.00 of 5 year period) 25-2576 Approved Pass
  96. R. FACILITIES MANAGEMENT
  97. R. FLEET MANAGEMENT
  98. R. PARKS & NATURAL RESOURCES
  99. R.24. Approve the Wildland Conservation (Wildlands), Inc. Scope of Services Agreement with the County to provide Land management support to the Environmental Lands Program. (Fiscal Impact $195,000) 25-2293 Approved Pass
  100. R. FIRE RESCUE
  101. R. EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT
  102. R. REAL ESTATE SERVICES
  103. R.25. SET HEARING to consider a request to vacate a portion of deeded right-of-way for Johnson Road along with a request to vacate a portion of a platted drainage easement shown on the plat of Country Class Estates Phase Two. (Suggested hearing date is February 3, 2026 at 9:00 a.m or immediately following the regular agenda) 25-2572 Approved Pass
  104. R.26. 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, Perone parcels ($10,000 one-time expense) 25-2573 Approved Pass
  105. R.27. Declare surplus and authorize the private conveyance of the County’s interest in Parcel ID Number 252824-353600-004061. ($5,000, one-time revenue) 25-2571 Approved Pass
  106. R.28. Accept Quit Claim Deed for additional rights-of-way along Cody Villa Road, Wes Mann Road and Minute Mann Road as requested through the Development Review Process. (No fiscal impact) 25-2565 Approved Pass
  107. R. ROADS & DRAINAGE
  108. R.29. Approve Construction Contract with American Design Engineering Construction, Inc. for the City of Lake Wales Orange and Crystal Avenue project ($826,872.95 one-time expense) 25-2574 Approved Pass
  109. R.30. Approve Agreement for the Transfer of Roads from Polk County to City of Bartow ($1,300,000.00 One-time Expense) 25-2577 Approved Pass
  110. R.31. Approve Consultant Services Authorization (CSA) No. 25-054-01 with RS&H, Inc. (Consultant) to provide Construction, Engineering, and Inspection (CEI) services for the Rockridge Road Bridge 164138 Replacement Project. ($273,111.46 one-time expense) 25-2550 Approved Pass
  111. R.32. Approve Modification No. 1 to Consultant Services Authorization (CSA) 2022-086-04 with DRMP, Inc. (Consultant) for the SR 33 @ Mt. Olive Road Project. ($18,460.00 one-time expense) 25-2524 Approved Pass
  112. R.33. Approve an Interlocal Agreement Between Polk County and City of Auburndale for the intersection Design at CR-559 and Gapway Road (No Fiscal Impact) 25-2506 Approved Pass
  113. R. UTILITIES
  114. R.34. Approval of Interlocal Bulk Wastewater Service Agreement between Polk County and Tohopekaliga Water Authority. (represents approx. $5,400 continuing monthly operating expenses) 25-2525 Approved Pass
  115. R. SOLID WASTE
  116. R.35. Approve a New Non-Exclusive Commercial Franchise for FY2025-26 by Lazy Lizard Dumpster and Trailer Rental LLC. (No fiscal impact) 25-2548 Approved Pass
  117. R.36. Approve a New Non-Exclusive Commercial Franchise for FY2025-26 by I4 Waste Valet & Recycling LLC. (No fiscal impact) 25-2549 Approved Pass
  118. R.37. Approve a New Non-Exclusive Commercial Franchise for FY2025-26 by RAM Waste Management Inc., d/b/a Dumpster Dudez of Polk County. (No fiscal impact) 25-2551 Approved Pass
  119. R.38. Approve a New Non-Exclusive Commercial Franchise for FY2025-26 by Barajas Junk Removal & Services LLC. (No fiscal impact) 25-2553 Approved Pass
  120. R.39. Approve a New Non-Exclusive Commercial Franchise for FY2025-26 by Michael King Trucking LLC. (No fiscal impact) 25-2555 Approved Pass
  121. R. ELECTED OFFICIAL AND OTHER GOVERNMENTAL AGENCY
  122. R. COURT RELATED
  123. R. POLK COUNTY PROPERTY APPRAISER
  124. R. POLK COUNTY SHERIFF
  125. R. POLK COUNTY SUPERVISOR OF ELECTIONS
  126. R. POLK COUNTY TAX COLLECTOR
  127. R. WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT BOARD
  128. R. COUNTY ATTORNEY
  129. R.40. Subordination Agreement for Lien for Affordable Housing Impact Fee Waiver - Norma Castellanos (No fiscal impact) 26-0030 Approved Pass
  130. 126 ANNOUNCEMENTS