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December 2, 2025 ·9:00 AM Final-revised

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Agenda — 139 items

  1. 1 CALL TO ORDER - 9:00 a.m. (MARTHA SANTIAGO, CHAIR) ▶ jump to 0:34
  2. 1 Rollcall ▶ jump to 0:19
  3. 2 INVOCATION ▶ jump to 0:34
  4. 3 Murphy Hanley, Polk County Fire Rescue Chaplain ▶ jump to 0:35
  5. 4 PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE (MARTHA SANTIAGO, CHAIR) ▶ jump to 0:36
  6. A. PRESENTATIONS and RECOGNITIONS ▶ jump to 0:37
  7. A.1. Employee Recognition 25-2227
  8. B. PUBLIC COMMENTS CONCERNING AGENDA ITEMS ▶ jump to 0:37
  9. B.1. Comments.
  10. C. APPROVE CONSENT AGENDA ▶ jump to 0:38
  11. C.1. Approve Consent Agenda. 25-2206 Approved Pass
  12. D. COUNTY COMPTROLLER (STACY M. BUTTERFIELD, CPA) ▶ jump to 0:39
  13. D.1. Disbursements. 25-2207 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 0:40
  14. D.2. Minutes of Regular Board meeting held on November 18, 2025. 25-2208 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 0:41
  15. E. REQUEST FROM ELECTED OFFICIAL and OTHER GOVERNMENTAL AGENCY
  16. F. COUNTY ATTORNEY (RANDY MINK)
  17. G. COUNTY MANAGER (BILL BEASLEY) ▶ jump to 0:43
  18. G.1. Approve Consultant Services Authorization (CSA) No. 2025-053-01 with Eisman & Russo, Inc. (Consultant) for the Chestnut Road Sidewalk Phase 2 and 3 Project. ($395,050.00 one-time expense) 25-2172 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 0:44
  19. G.2. Approve Land Purchase Agreement between Ida Patricia Holley and Polk County for the purchase of property in conjunction with a project to consolidate Lift Stations 9 and 10. ($328,500 one-time expense) 25-2235 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 0:45
  20. H. COMMISSIONER DISTRICT 1 (BECKY TROUTMAN) ▶ jump to 0:47
  21. H.1. Appoint Jason C. Hirsbrunner as a Member of the Citizens HealthCare Oversight Committee, representing Health Care Clinics, for the four-year term, December 22, 2025 through December 19, 2029. (District 1 Appointment) 25-2282 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 0:48
  22. H.2. Commissioner Troutman Comments. ▶ jump to 0:50
  23. I. COMMISSIONER DISTRICT 2 (RICK WILSON) ▶ jump to 0:51
  24. I.1. Appoint William DeHart as a Member of the Lakes Access Advisory Committee, for the three-year term, November 17, 2025 through November 16, 2028. (District 2 Appointment) 25-2215 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 0:52
  25. I.2. Commissioner Wilson Comments. ▶ jump to 0:52
  26. J. COMMISSIONER DISTRICT 3 (BILL BRASWELL) ▶ jump to 0:53
  27. J.1. Reappoint Carole F. Philipson, FACHE, CPPT, as a Member (Seat 6) of the Polk County Industrial Development Authority, for the three-year term, January 23, 2026 through January 22, 2029. (District 3 appointment) 25-2195 Approved Pass
  28. J.2. Commissioner Braswell Comments. ▶ jump to 0:56
  29. K. COMMISSIONER DISTRICT 5 (MICHAEL SCOTT) ▶ jump to 0:57
  30. K.1. Commissioner Scott Comments. ▶ jump to 0:58
  31. L. COMMISSIONER DISTRICT 4 (MARTHA SANTIAGO, CHAIR) ▶ jump to 0:59
  32. L.1. Reappoint Liz Antaya as a Member of the Citizens HealthCare Oversight Committee, representing the Health Insurance Industry, for the four-year term, December 16, 2025, through December 15, 2029. 25-2270 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 1:00
  33. L.2. Chair Santiago Comments. ▶ jump to 1:04
  34. M. LAY BOARD APPOINTMENTS ▶ jump to 1:05
  35. M.1. Appoint Angelic Sims to Housing and Neighborhood Development’s (HND) Affordable Housing Advisory Committee (AHAC) for a three-year term January 1, 2026, through December 31, 2029. (No Fiscal Impact). 25-2232 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 1:05
  36. M.2. Appoint Gordon Moore to Housing and Neighborhood Development’s (HND) Affordable Housing Advisory Committee (AHAC) for a three-year term January 1, 2026, through December 31, 2029. (No Fiscal Impact). 25-2187 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 1:07
  37. M.3. Reappoint Bridget Engleman to Housing and Neighborhood Development’s (HND) Affordable Housing Advisory Committee (AHAC) for a three-year term January 1, 2026, through December 31, 2029. (No Fiscal Impact). 25-2188 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 1:08
  38. M.4. Reappoint Hattie Wilson to Housing and Neighborhood Development’s (HND) Affordable Housing Advisory Committee (AHAC) for a three-year term January 1, 2026, through December 31, 2029. (No Fiscal Impact). 25-2189 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 1:10
  39. N. EXPEDITED HEARINGS PURSUANT TO RESOLUTION NO. 2022-089 ▶ jump to 1:13
  40. N.1. Public Hearing (LDCPAS-2025-16 Osprey Creek CPA) (Adoption Hearing) to consider the adoption of a Small-Scale Comprehensive Plan Map Amendment to change the Future Land Use (FLU) designation on a 17.48 acre +/- parcel from Development of Regional Impact (DRI) in the Rural Development Area (RDA) to Residential Low (RL) in the Utility Enclave Area (UEA). (No Fiscal Impact) 25-2263 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 1:14
  41. N.2. Public Hearing (LDCT-2025-7 Cargo Containers on Residential Property) (Adoption Hearing) to consider the adoption of a County-initiated ordinance amending the Land Development Code to allow cargo containers on residentially developed properties meeting or exceeding one acre. No Fiscal Impact. 25-2248 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 1:15
  42. N.3. Public Hearing (LDCT-2025-8 Pool Safety LDC Text) (First Reading) to consider the adoption of a Land Development Code text amendment to amend Chapter 2, Section 211, Pools and Screen Enclosures, to refer to Florida Building Code and Florida Statutes for consistency with above ground pool safety measures. 25-2259 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 1:17
  43. N.4. Public Hearing (LDCT-2025-9 SE Polk Mobile Homes) (Adoption Hearing) to consider the adoption of a County-initiated ordinance amending the Land Development Code to remove conditional use standards for Individual Mobile Homes within the Southeast Polk Selected Area Plan to conform with the rest of the County. No Fiscal Impact. 25-2249 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 2:07
  44. N.5. Public Hearing (LDCPAL-2025-9 ECX CPA) (Transmittal Hearing) to consider the adoption of an Applicant-initiated request for 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-X (ECX) when approved as a Conditional Use in the US 98 SAP. (No Fiscal Impact) 25-2262 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 2:11
  45. N.6. Public Hearing (LDCT-2025-20 ECX LDC Text Amendment) (First Reading) to amend Land Development Code Section 401.04.D.6(g) to amend the personal services and commercial limitation to exceed 30 percent of the Employment Center-X (ECX) when approved as a Conditional Use in the US 98 SAP. (No Fiscal Impact) 25-2260 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 8:47
  46. N.7. Public Hearing (LDCT-2025-22 Recovery Residences) (First Reading) to consider the adoption of an ordinance amending the use tables in Chapter 2, Chapter 4, and Chapter 5, to add large group homes into residential future land use districts; amending chapter 10, definitions, to add recovery residences to conform with state statute. (No Fiscal Impact) 25-2279 ▶ jump to 9:13
  47. O. PUBLIC HEARINGS ▶ jump to 10:33
  48. O.1. Public Hearing (LDPD-2025-10 Southern Storage TAD) (Adoption Hearing) to consider a request to approve a Transitional Area District for the expansion of an existing self-storage facility into a residential future land use designation. (No Fiscal Impact) 25-2252 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 15:04
  49. O.2. Public Hearing (LDCT-2025-18 Natural Encounters LDC Text Amendment) (First Reading) to add development conditions in Appendix E, Section E105. This will amend Table E1 and create Subsection V. This will add policies in Section 2.135 in the Comprehensive Plan to reference that this property has development restrictions in the LDC. (No Fiscal Impact) 25-2250 ▶ jump to 15:07
  50. O.3. Public Hearing: (LDCT-2025-19 Berkley & Braddock Text Amendment) (First Reading) to amend Appendix E, Section E105, Parcel Specific Comprehensive Plan Amendments with Conditions. (No Fiscal Impact) 25-2251 ▶ jump to 21:51
  51. O.4. Public Hearing to consider adoption of a resolution providing notice of intent to use the uniform method for the levy, collection and enforcement of non-ad valorem assessments. 25-2151 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 40:25
  52. O.5. Public Hearing to consider adoption of a resolution to vacate and close a portion of maintained right-of-way for Second Terrace a/k/a 1st Street North in the Eloise area near Winter Haven. (No fiscal impact) 25-2210 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 43:50
  53. P. REQUEST FROM THE GENERAL PUBLIC/AUDIENCE AND OPPORTUNITY TO BE HEARD ▶ jump to 43:57
  54. P.1. Kevin Noble to discuss speed limit issues on Alturas Road & Alturas Loop Road ▶ jump to 44:26
  55. P.2. Comments. Recommendation of Approval ▶ jump to 58:40
  56. Q. WORK SESSION ITEMS
  57. R. CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS
  58. R. COMMISSIONER DISTRICT 1
  59. R. COMMISSIONER DISTRICT 2
  60. R. COMMISSIONER DISTRICT 3
  61. R. COMMISSIONER DISTRICT 4
  62. R. COMMISSIONER DISTRICT 5
  63. R. COUNTY COMPTROLLER
  64. R.1. Removal of equipment from inventory as listed on Blanket Removal Form 2230. 25-2226 Approved Pass
  65. R. COUNTY MANAGER
  66. R. ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
  67. R. TOURISM/SPORTS MARKETING
  68. R.2. Approve an amendment to the Interlocal Agreement with the City of Winter Haven for the Renovation of the Chain of Lakes Complex. (The County will contribute one-time funds of approximately $600,000 from Tourist Development Tax funds) 25-2127 Approved Pass
  69. R. OFFICE OF PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT
  70. R.3. SET HEARING: (LDCPAS-2025-17 Berkley & Braddock RL to NAC) to consider the adoption of a Small-Scale Comprehensive Plan Amendment to change the Future Land Use from Residential Low (RL) to Neighborhood Activity Center (NAC) in the Urban Growth Area (UGA) and Auburndale Joint Planning Area (JPA) on 7.95 +/- acres. This case is related to LDCT-2025-19. The suggested adoption hearing date is December 16, 2025, at 9:15 a.m. 25-2243
  71. R.4. SET HEARING: (LDCPAS-2025-25 Lake Marion Creek Dr & Pine St) to consider the adoption of a Small-Scale Comprehensive Plan Amendment to change the Future Land Use designation from Development of Regional Impact (DRI) to Convenience Center-X (CCX) in the Utility Enclave Area (UEA) on 1.58 +/- acres. The suggested adoption hearing date is December 16, 2025, at 9:15 a.m. 25-2244 Approved Pass
  72. R.5. SET HEARING: (LDCPAS-2025-26 Natural Encounters CPA) to consider the adoption of a Small-Scale Comprehensive Plan Amendment to change the Future Land Use designation from Agricultural/Residential Rural (A/RR) to Leisure/Recreation (L/R) in the Transit Supportive Development Area (TSDA) on 33 +/- acres. The suggested adoption hearing date is December 16, 2025, at 9:15 a.m. 25-2245 Approved Pass
  73. R.6. SET HEARING: (LDCPAS-2025-27 Hwy 542 E Property CPA) to consider the adoption of a Small-Scale Comprehensive Plan Amendment to change the Future Land Use from Residential Suburban (RS) to Business Park Center (BPC) in the Suburban Development Area (SDA) on 12.64 +/- acres. This case is related to LDCD-2025-7. The suggested adoption hearing date is December 16, 2025, at 9:15 a.m. 25-2246 Approved Pass
  74. R.7. SET HEARING: (LDCD-2025-7 (Hwy 542 E Property Sub-District) to consider the adoption of a Sub-District change on 12.64 +/- 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-2025-27. The suggested adoption hearing date is December 16, 2025, at 9:15 a.m. 25-2242 Approved Pass
  75. R.8. SET HEARING: (LDCD-2025-6 Hamilton Road Sub-District) to consider the adoption of a Sub-District change on 8.1 +/- acres from Business Park Center-1 (BPC-1) to Business Park Center-2 (BPC-2) in the Urban Growth Area (UGA). The suggested adoption hearing date is December 16, 2025, at 9:15 a.m. 25-2240 Approved Pass
  76. R.9. Accept Performance Surety in the amount of $39,479.00 in the form of cash for Lake Hamilton Self Storage. (No Fiscal Impact) 25-2237 Approved Pass
  77. R.10. Accept Performance Surety in the amount of $170,648.56 in the form of Performance Bond No. 0273036 for Pipkin Road Convenience. (No Fiscal Impact) 25-2239 Approved Pass
  78. R.11. This is a proposed Landscape Maintenance Agreement between Polk County and the Myrtlebrook Preserve Homeowners Association (HOA). The HOA is seeking to place minimal landscaping in portions of the County right-of-way along Myrtle Road, Myrtlebrook Drive, Evergreen Meadows, and Flowering Shrub Street. 25-2238 Approved Pass
  79. R. BUILDING
  80. R. DEPUTY COUNTY MANAGER
  81. R. BUDGET & MANAGEMENT SERVICES
  82. R. PROCUREMENT
  83. R. COMMUNICATIONS
  84. R. COOPERATIVE EXTENSION SERVICES
  85. R. HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES
  86. R.12. Approve Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Rehabilitation/Replacement Program 1) Homeowner Assistance Agreement and 2) Grant Agreement for the property located on Tangelo Street in Lake Wales, FL, for Case #RC24-CDBG-001. ($192,076.00 one-time expense). 25-2204 Approved Pass
  87. R.13. Approve modification of State Housing Initiatives Partnership (SHIP) Rehabilitation program 1) Homeowner Assistance Agreement and 2) Grant Agreement for the property located in Haines City, FL for Case #RC25-SHIP-006 Major Rehabilitation. ($579.00 one-time expense). 25-2205 Approved Pass
  88. R. HUMAN RESOURCES
  89. R. INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
  90. R. CODE ENFORCEMENT
  91. R. COURT SERVICES
  92. R. RISK MANAGEMENT
  93. R.14. Approve employee life and disability insurance policy with Hartford Insurance Company, effective January 1, 2026. ($413,759 annual cost) 25-2241 Approved Pass
  94. R.15. Approve annual excess Workers’ Compensation insurance policy renewal with Midwest Employers Casualty Company, effective January 1, 2026, through December 31, 2026. (one-time annual cost $306,892) 25-2236 Approved Pass
  95. R. COMMUNITY HEALTH CARE
  96. R.16. Approve the first amendment to the Polk HealthCare Plan Behavioral Health Services Agreement with Ibis Healthcare, Inc. for behavioral health care services. (estimated annual amount less than $100,000) 25-2203 Approved Pass
  97. R.17. Approve the first amendment to the Polk HealthCare Plan Behavioral Health Services Agreement with Lakeland Regional Health Systems, Inc. and Lakeland Regional Medical Center, Inc. d/b/a Lakeland Regional Health for behavioral health care services. (estimated annual amount less than $100,000) 25-2209 Approved Pass
  98. R.18. Approve the first amendment to the Polk HealthCare Plan Behavioral Health Services Agreement with Silver Lining Counseling Kerrick Foundation, Inc. for behavioral health care services. (estimated annual amount less than $100,000) 25-2183 Approved Pass
  99. R.19. Approve the first amendment to the Polk HealthCare Plan Behavioral Health Services Agreement with Wallace Mental Health & Addiction Counseling, LLC for behavioral health care services. (estimated annual amount less than $100,000) 25-2196 Approved Pass
  100. R.20. Approve the second amendment to the Polk HealthCare Plan Behavioral Health Services Agreement with Central Florida Health Care, Inc. for behavioral health care services. (estimated annual amount less than $100,000) 25-2191 Approved Pass
  101. R.21. Approve the second amendment to the Polk HealthCare Plan Behavioral Health Services Agreement with Peace River Center for Personal Development, Inc. for behavioral health care services. (Transfer of existing appropriations to medical provider) 25-2193 Approved Pass
  102. R. FACILITIES MANAGEMENT
  103. R. FLEET MANAGEMENT
  104. R. PARKS & NATURAL RESOURCES
  105. R.22. Approve Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) between Rural and Family Lands Protection Program (RFLPP) of the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, and Polk County to facilitate the acquisition of a perpetual conservation easement on EL-137-25 G-3 Ranch (Property) ($500,000 One-time expense). 25-2264 Approved Pass
  106. R.23. Approve Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) between Rural and Family Lands Protection Program (RFLPP) of the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, and Polk County to facilitate the acquisition of a perpetual conservation easement on EL-134-25 A, Hunt (Property) (One-time expense $250,000). 25-2261 Approved Pass
  107. R.24. Approve Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) between Rural and Family Lands Protection Program (RFLPP) of the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, and Polk County to facilitate the acquisition of a perpetual conservation easement on EL-134-25 B, Walters (Property) (One-time expense not to exceed $750,000). 25-2265 Approved Pass
  108. R.25. Approve selection committee’s recommendation to authorize staff negotiations with Dewberry Engineers, Inc. to provide engineering services for repairs to Circle B Bar Reserve from Hurricane Milton. (No fiscal impact) 25-2170 Approved Pass
  109. R. FIRE RESCUE
  110. R.26. Approve cooperative agreement with AVI-SPL LLC to provide audio visual equipment, accessories, and services for the Polk County fire training facility. (One-time expense $459,989.01) 25-2268 Approved Pass
  111. R. EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT
  112. R.27. Approve 2025-2026 Emergency Management Preparedness and Assistance (EMPG) Subgrant Agreement and Certification ($156,910.33 Unanticipated revenue and expense). 25-2230 Approved Pass
  113. R. REAL ESTATE SERVICES
  114. R.28. Approve Right-of-Way Agreement between Robert Vaughn and Polk County in conjunction with the Vaughn Road Improvement Project, Parcel 100. ($13,900 one-time expense) 25-2213 Approved Pass
  115. R.29. 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, Silverence parcel ($5,000 one-time expense) 25-2221 Approved Pass
  116. R.30. Approve Lease Agreement between Polk County and USA Water Ski and Wake Sports Inc., and adopt a resolution authorizing the lease of the associated property. ($13,800 annual revenue) 25-2233 Approved Pass
  117. R.31. Ratify Quit Claim Deed for additional right-of-way along Cone Road, as requested through the Development Review Process. (No fiscal impact) 25-2222 Approved Pass
  118. R.32. Accept Quit Claim Deed for additional right-of-way along Thornhill Road as requested through the Development Review Process. (No fiscal impact) 25-2234 Approved Pass
  119. R. ROADS & DRAINAGE
  120. R.33. Approve Consultant Services Authorization (CSA) No. 22-094-05 with Patel, Greene & Associates, LLC., (Consultant) for engineering services for the design of improvements on the turn lanes of Spirit Lake Road where it intersects US 17. ($163,540.41) 25-2192 Approved Pass
  121. R.34. Approve Construction Agreement and Resolution with the Florida Department of Transportation. (FDOT) for the SR 60 @ Old Bartow/Lake Wales Road Improvement Project (no fiscal impact). 25-2194 Approved Pass
  122. R.35. Approve selection committee’s recommendation to authorize staff negotiations with Civil Surv Design Group, Inc. for professional engineering services for Caspian Road Sidewalk design. (No fiscal impact) 25-2228 Approved Pass
  123. R. UTILITIES
  124. R. SOLID WASTE
  125. R.36. Approve a New Non-Exclusive Commercial Franchise for FY2025-26 by Griffin Waste Services Tampa Bay - Dumpster Rental / Kabi Investment II, LLC. 25-2220 Approved Pass
  126. R. ELECTED OFFICIAL AND OTHER GOVERNMENTAL AGENCY
  127. R. COURT RELATED
  128. R. POLK COUNTY PROPERTY APPRAISER
  129. R. POLK COUNTY SHERIFF
  130. R. POLK COUNTY SUPERVISOR OF ELECTIONS
  131. R. POLK COUNTY TAX COLLECTOR
  132. R. WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT BOARD
  133. R.37. Approve the FY 2025-2026 Polk County Workforce Development Board d/b/a CareerSource Polk’s Final Budget. (No fiscal impact.) 25-2253 Approved Pass
  134. R.38. Request Reappointment of Board Members to CareerSource Polk Board of Directors. (No fiscal impact.) 25-2254 Approved Pass
  135. R. COUNTY ATTORNEY
  136. R.39. SET HEARING on the proposed sale of the Waverly Utility System (water and wastewater) to the City of Lake Wales. Suggested Hearing Date: December 16, 2025, at 9:15 a.m. (No fiscal impact) 25-2286 Approved Pass
  137. R.40. Adopt Resolution approving the issuance by Housing Finance Authority of Polk County, Florida of its Multifamily Housing Revenue Bonds for Leesburg Leased Housing Associates I, LLLP, or an affiliate thereof, in an amount not to exceed $61,000,000. 25-2266 Approved Pass
  138. R.41. Adopt Resolution approving Fire Department Burn Ban 25-02 (No fiscal impact.) 25-2307 Approved Pass
  139. 138 ANNOUNCEMENTS