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January 6, 2026 ·9:00 AM Final-revised

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Agenda — 125 items

  1. 1 CALL TO ORDER - 9:00 a.m. (MARTHA SANTIAGO, CHAIR) ▶ jump to 0:18
  2. 1 Rollcall ▶ jump to 0:08
  3. 2 INVOCATION ▶ jump to 0:19
  4. 2 Note ▶ jump to 0:13
  5. 3 Murphy Hanley, Polk County Fire Rescue Chaplain ▶ jump to 0:21
  6. 3 Note ▶ jump to 0:13
  7. 4 PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE (MARTHA SANTIAGO, CHAIR) ▶ jump to 1:11
  8. 4 Rollcall ▶ jump to 0:17
  9. A. PRESENTATIONS and RECOGNITIONS
  10. B. PUBLIC COMMENTS CONCERNING AGENDA ITEMS ▶ jump to 1:30
  11. B.1. Comments. ▶ jump to 1:30
  12. C. APPROVE CONSENT AGENDA ▶ jump to 8:59
  13. C.1. Approve Consent Agenda. 25-2427 Approved Pass
  14. D. COUNTY COMPTROLLER (STACY M. BUTTERFIELD, CPA) ▶ jump to 9:10
  15. D.1. Disbursements. 25-2428 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 10:16
  16. D.2. Minutes of Regular Board meeting held on December 16, 2025. 25-2429 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 10:38
  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 11:18
  21. G.1. Approve agreement with WSB LLC for construction engineering and inspection (CEI) services for the County Road 557 widening project. (not-to-exceed one-time expense $7,671,349.67) 25-2500 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 15:52
  22. G.2. Approve Consultant Services Authorization (CSA) No. 2022-089-04 with Jacobs Engineering Group, Inc., (CONSULTANT) to provide professional design services for the development of full construction documents for the CR 542A/Galloway Road at Swindell Road intersections. (Total cost not to exceed $495,095.89) 25-2450 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 18:30
  23. G.3. Utility infrastructure agreement with Clayton Properties Group, Inc. for the Myrtlebrook Development Lift Station Upsizing, Force Main upsizing, and Force Main and Potable Water Line abandonment. ($313,838.72 One-time expense.) 25-2430 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 21:52
  24. G.4. Approve agreement with GISJane LLC to provide forecasting, detection, and mitigation of harmful algal blooms. ($300,000.00 one-time expense) 25-2436 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 24:37
  25. H. COMMISSIONER DISTRICT 1 (BECKY TROUTMAN) ▶ jump to 24:42
  26. H.1. Commissioner Troutman Comments. ▶ jump to 24:43
  27. I. COMMISSIONER DISTRICT 2 (RICK WILSON)
  28. I.1. Reappoint Charles R. Walter, P.G. as a Member (Seat 1) of the Polk County Industrial Development Authority, for the three-year term, February 6, 2026 through February 5, 2029. (District 2 Appointment) 25-2422 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 25:45
  29. I.2. Commissioner Wilson Comments. ▶ jump to 25:47
  30. J. COMMISSIONER DISTRICT 3 (BILL BRASWELL) ▶ jump to 26:09
  31. J.1. Commissioner Braswell Comments. ▶ jump to 26:10
  32. K. COMMISSIONER DISTRICT 5 (MICHAEL SCOTT) ▶ jump to 28:16
  33. K.1. Appoint Julie Jackson as a Member of the Polk County Planning Commission, for the remainder of the three-year term, January 6, 2026, to August 31, 2026. 25-2489 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 28:34
  34. K.2. Commissioner Scott Comments. ▶ jump to 28:35
  35. L. COMMISSIONER DISTRICT 4 (MARTHA SANTIAGO, CHAIR) ▶ jump to 28:59
  36. L.1. Chair Santiago Comments. ▶ jump to 28:59
  37. M. LAY BOARD APPOINTMENTS ▶ jump to 29:01
  38. M.1. Appoint KellyAnn Beach as a member of the Tourist Development Council to fulfill the remainder of Dexter Pagara four-year term which ends August 31, 2027. 25-2448 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 29:20
  39. N. EXPEDITED HEARINGS PURSUANT TO RESOLUTION NO. 2022-089 ▶ jump to 29:48
  40. N.1. Public Hearing (LDCPAL-2025-6 Poinciana Bayberry St CPA) (Adoption Hearing) to consider the adoption of a Large-Scale Comprehensive Plan Map Amendment to change the Future Land Use (FLU) designation on +/- 72.27 acres from Development of Regional Impact (DRI) to Institutional (INST) in Poinciana Master Plan. (No Fiscal Impact) 25-2479 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 35:06
  41. N.2. Public Hearing (LDCD-2025-10 Poinciana Bayberry St Sub-District Change) (Adoption Hearing) to consider the adoption of a Sub-District change on +/- 72.27 acres from Institutional (INST-1) to Institutional (INST-2) in the Utility Enclave Area (UEA). (No Fiscal Impact) 25-2477 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 36:38
  42. N.3. Public Hearing (LDCT-2025-21 Lake Gibson Estates Text Amendment) (First Reading) to consider the adoption of a Land Development Code Text Amendment to add development conditions in Appendix E, Section E105 to limit the allowable uses and density to only 16 units for the property subject to LDCPAS-2025-30 which is a small scale Future Land Use Map amendment from Residential Low (RL) to Residential Medium (RM) on +/- 2.55 acres. (No Fiscal Impact) 25-2480 ▶ jump to 36:40
  43. N.4. Public Hearing (LDCT-2025-23 Alcohol Separation Requirements & Hours LDC Text Amendment) (First Reading) 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) 25-2482 ▶ jump to 44:14
  44. L.1. Chair Santiago Comments. ▶ jump to 29:23
  45. N.5. Public Hearing (LDCT-2025-24 Powerline Landscape Buffers LDC Text Amendment) (First Reading) to modify landscaping requirements to include a Utility Buffer (No Fiscal Impact) 25-2483 ▶ jump to 48:12
  46. O. PUBLIC HEARINGS ▶ jump to 50:07
  47. O.1. Public Hearing to consider adoption of a resolution to vacate any public interest in a 30-foot strip of land lying south of Herndon Road and adjacent to the west of Parcel ID Number 273005-000000-011120. (No fiscal impact) 25-2465 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 52:34
  48. O.2. Public Hearing to request the Board, by its own motion, consider adoption of a resolution to vacate a portion of platted, unopened, and unmaintained right-of-way shown as Bryan Avenue on the Map of Jester Subdivision. Also, request Board declare surplus and authorize the private conveyance of the County’s interest in Parcel ID Number 262728-493000-000260 to Dwann Bowers. ($1,000, one-time revenue) 25-2472 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 56:08
  49. O.3. Public Hearing (LDPD-2025-9 Highlands Club PD) (De Novo Hearing) appealing the decision of the Planning Commission to approve a Planned Development for 747 single-family homes. 25-2484 Accepted Pass ▶ jump to 211:33
  50. P. REQUEST FROM THE GENERAL PUBLIC/AUDIENCE AND OPPORTUNITY TO BE HEARD ▶ jump to 212:47
  51. P.1. Comments. ▶ jump to 212:48
  52. Q. WORK SESSION ITEMS
  53. R. CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS
  54. R. COMMISSIONER DISTRICT 1
  55. R. COMMISSIONER DISTRICT 2
  56. R. COMMISSIONER DISTRICT 3
  57. R. COMMISSIONER DISTRICT 4
  58. R.1. Ratification of the Amended BoCC Member and Liaison Assignments, effective January 6, 2026. 25-2516 Approved Pass
  59. R. COMMISSIONER DISTRICT 5
  60. R. COUNTY COMPTROLLER
  61. R.2. Removal of equipment from inventory as listed on Blanket Removal Form 2232. 25-2446 Approved Pass
  62. R. COUNTY MANAGER
  63. R. ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
  64. R. TOURISM/SPORTS MARKETING
  65. R.3. Approve master agreement with Digitech Graphics Group to provide graphic design Services. ($250,000.00 estimated annual recurring expense) 25-2452 Approved Pass
  66. R. OFFICE OF PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT
  67. R.4. SET HEARING (LDCDD-2025-2 / Gardener Trails CDD) to consider the adoption of an applicant-initiated ordinance to establish a new Community Development District (CDD) in the unincorporated area of the county. Suggested hearing date is January 20, 2026, at 9:15 a.m. (No Fiscal Impact) 25-2487 Approved Pass
  68. R.5. SET HEARING: (LDCU-2025-21/Level 4 Stericycle Conditional Use) for a Conditional Use request for an expansion of a non-conforming Solid Waste Management Facility to include a new operations building and additional parcels in the Industrial (IND) future land use designation located within the Urban Growth Area (UGA). The suggested hearing date is January 20, 2026, at 9:15 a.m. 25-2488 Approved Pass
  69. R.6. Approve the release of a surety in the amount of $327,746.43 in the form of Performance Bond No. 30242652 for McDonald's 9-2686 Wahneta. (No Fiscal Impact) 25-2486 Approved Pass
  70. R.7. Accept an eighteen-month warranty and surety in the amount of $29,795.13 in the form of Maintenance Bond No. 30256953 for McDonald’s 9-2686 Wahneta. (No Fiscal Impact) 25-2485 Approved Pass
  71. R.8. Accept a one-year warranty and surety in the amount of $31,805.00 in the form of Maintenance Bond No. 800207995 for County Line Crossings. (No Fiscal Impact) 25-2475 Approved Pass
  72. R.9. Approve recommended changes to the functional classification of select Polk County roads: Carefree Cove, Carefree Cove Drive, Lake Ring Drive, N Lake Eloise Drive, Suwannee Road and various roads in the Inwood Area - see attached. (No Fiscal Impact) 25-2476 Approved Pass
  73. R. BUILDING
  74. R. DEPUTY COUNTY MANAGER
  75. R. BUDGET & MANAGEMENT SERVICES
  76. R. PROCUREMENT
  77. R. COMMUNICATIONS
  78. R.10. Nominations for candidates for Polk County Historical Commission Legacies in Polk Government Leadership 25-2512 Approved Pass
  79. R. COOPERATIVE EXTENSION SERVICES
  80. R. HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES
  81. R.11. Approve modification of State Housing Initiatives Partnership (SHIP) Rehabilitation program 1) Homeowner Assistance Agreement and 2) Grant Agreement for the property located in Unincorporated Lakeland, FL., for Case #RC24-SHIP-003. ($9,210.00 one-time expense). 25-2387 Approved Pass
  82. R. HUMAN RESOURCES
  83. R. INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
  84. R. CODE ENFORCEMENT
  85. R. COURT SERVICES
  86. R. RISK MANAGEMENT
  87. R. COMMUNITY HEALTH CARE
  88. R. FACILITIES MANAGEMENT
  89. R.12. Approve agreement with Marcobay Construction, Inc. to provide Construction Manager at Risk (CMAR) pre-construction services for the new Agricultural Center Complex. ($80,150.00 for pre-construction services one-time expense) 25-2440 Approved Pass
  90. R.13. Approve agreement with Rodda Construction, Inc. to provide Construction Manager at Risk (CMAR) pre-construction services for the Medical Examiner Expansion & Renovation Project ($43,118.75 one-time expense) 25-2437 Approved Pass
  91. R.14. Approve agreement with Rodda Construction, Inc. to provide Construction Manager at Risk (CMAR) pre-construction services for a new Sheriff’s Office/Polk County joint-use warehouse & Facilities Management Administration Building project ($39,050.00 one-time expense) 25-2442 Approved Pass
  92. R.15. Approve agreements with Henkelman Construction, Inc., JF Construction Services, Marcobay Construction, Inc., Register Construction & Engineering, Inc., Rodda Construction, Inc., SEMCO Construction, Inc., Strickland Construction, Inc., and Whitehead Construction for Construction Manager at Risk (CMAR) continuing services. (No fiscal impact) 25-2499 Approved Pass
  93. R. FLEET MANAGEMENT
  94. R. PARKS & NATURAL RESOURCES
  95. R. FIRE RESCUE
  96. R.16. Requesting the approval of initial application of Certificate of Public Convenience and Necessity (COPCN) for Panther Mountain Enterprises, LLC dba Express Medical Transport. (No fiscal impact) 25-2339 Approved Pass
  97. R. EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT
  98. R. REAL ESTATE SERVICES
  99. R.17. Approve Land Purchase Agreements in conjunction with the purchase of conservation preservation property located in the Lake Wales Ridge Ecosystem Project - Crooked Lake West Area; Sherron, Pearce, Rice and Azevedo parcels ($23,000 one-time expense) 25-2461 Approved Pass
  100. R.18. Accept Quit Claim Deed from 653th, LLC, for additional right-of-way along Old Bartow/Lake Wales Road. (No fiscal impact) 25-2444 Approved Pass
  101. R.19. Accept Quit Claim Deed from CH Dev LLC for right-of-way for Hughes Road. (No fiscal impact) 25-2474 Approved Pass
  102. R.20. Accept Quit Claim Deeds for additional right-of-way along Minute Maid Ramp Road 1, Holly Hill Grove Road 3, Crescent Road and Hamilton Road as requested through the Development Review Process. (No fiscal impact) 25-2490 Approved Pass
  103. R.21. Accept a Warranty Deed Deed from Pine Tree Trail Property, LLC and a Quit Claim Deed from Astonia Community Development District to Polk County for Pine Pointe at Astonia Lift Station 406 site. (No fiscal impact) 25-2481 Approved Pass
  104. R.22. Accept Drainage Easements from Michael and Susan Stone and Richard and Portia Rodocha in conjunction with drainage improvements along Cypress Point East. (No fiscal impact) 25-2445 Approved Pass
  105. R.23. Accept Sidewalk Easement from Cottages at Lake Hamilton, LLC as requested through the Development Review Process. (No fiscal impact) 25-2478 Approved Pass
  106. R.24. Authorize the conveyance of the County’s interest in Parcel ID Number 232812-055500-007132 to the City of Lakeland. (No fiscal impact) 25-2402 Approved Pass
  107. R. ROADS & DRAINAGE
  108. R.25. SET HEARING to Consider Adopting a Resolution Allowing for the Installation of Traffic Calming Devices (Speed Humps) on Hancock Road near Lakeland. (Suggested Hearing Date: Tuesday, February 3, 2026, at 9:15 a.m.) (No fiscal impact) 25-2401 Approved Pass
  109. R.26. Approve Consultant Service Agreement (CSA) No. 22-85-07 with Dewberry Engineers, Inc. (Consultant) to provide professional engineering design services for the Lake Seward Outfall Drainage Improvement Project. ($162,071.51 one-time expense) 25-2322 Approved Pass
  110. R. UTILITIES
  111. R.27. Approve Consultant Services Authorization 2024-011-09 with Dewberry Engineers Inc. for implementation of the Northeast Regional Utility Service Area (NERUSA) - Environmental Management Plan (EMP) Wetland Monitoring (2025-2026) ($117,883.86 not-to-exceed, one-time expense) 25-2431 Approved Pass
  112. R. SOLID WASTE
  113. R.28. Approve a New Non-Exclusive Commercial Franchise for FY2025-26 by Haul n All Services, LLC. (No fiscal impact) 25-2449 Approved Pass
  114. R.29. Approve a New Non-Exclusive Commercial Franchise for FY2025-26 by Move My Junk, LLC. (No fiscal impact) 25-2390 Approved Pass
  115. R.30. Approve a New Non-Exclusive Commercial Franchise for FY2025-26 by Recycling Services of Florida, Inc.8 (No fiscal impact) 25-2389 Approved Pass
  116. R. ELECTED OFFICIAL AND OTHER GOVERNMENTAL AGENCY
  117. R. COURT RELATED
  118. R. POLK COUNTY PROPERTY APPRAISER
  119. R. POLK COUNTY SHERIFF
  120. R.31. Approve and release an appropriation and expenditure from the Law Enforcement Trust Fund. ($43,540.26 one-time expense) 25-2425 Approved Pass
  121. R. POLK COUNTY SUPERVISOR OF ELECTIONS
  122. R. POLK COUNTY TAX COLLECTOR
  123. R. WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT BOARD
  124. R. COUNTY ATTORNEY
  125. 120 ANNOUNCEMENTS