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

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Agenda — 144 items

  1. 1 CALL TO ORDER - 9:00 a.m. (RICK WILSON, CHAIR)
  2. 2 INVOCATION ▶ jump to 0:24
  3. 2 Rollcall ▶ jump to 0:09
  4. 3 Brian Lynch, Polk County Fire Rescue ▶ jump to 0:26
  5. 3 Note ▶ jump to 0:12
  6. 4 PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE (RICK WILSON, CHAIR) ▶ jump to 1:16
  7. 4 Note ▶ jump to 0:12
  8. A. PRESENTATIONS and RECOGNITIONS ▶ jump to 1:34
  9. 5 Rollcall ▶ jump to 0:22
  10. A.1. Dave Carter, P.E. Chairman of the Stormwater Technical Advisory Committee (STAC), to provide an update on Committee activities. 25-1498 ▶ jump to 1:35
  11. B. PUBLIC COMMENTS CONCERNING AGENDA ITEMS ▶ jump to 18:25
  12. B.1. Comments. ▶ jump to 18:26
  13. C. APPROVE CONSENT AGENDA ▶ jump to 18:33
  14. C.1. Approve Consent Agenda. 25-1414 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 18:41
  15. D. COUNTY COMPTROLLER (STACY M. BUTTERFIELD, CPA) ▶ jump to 18:48
  16. D.1. Disbursements. 25-1415 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 19:44
  17. D.2. Minutes of Regular Board meeting held on August 19, 2025. 25-1416 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 20:02
  18. E. REQUEST FROM ELECTED OFFICIAL and OTHER GOVERNMENTAL AGENCY
  19. F. COUNTY ATTORNEY (RANDY MINK)
  20. G. COUNTY MANAGER (BILL BEASLEY) ▶ jump to 20:11
  21. G.1. Confirm the appointment of Ms. LaShanda Salters to serve as the Director of the Polk County Court Services Division. 25-1493 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 23:45
  22. G.2. Request Board approve construction contract with CenState Contractors, Inc. for the Holly Hill UFA No. 2 and Oak Hill No.4 wellheads project ($3,379,950.00 one-time expense) 25-1368 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 26:01
  23. G.3. Approve Land Purchase Agreement between Rosaleda Enterprises, Inc. and Polk County for the purchase of property in conjunction with the Courthouse Electrical Upgrade Project. ($1,812,222, one-time expense) 25-1423 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 29:23
  24. G.4. Approve Consultant Services Agreement (CSA) No. 2022-062-04 with Dewberry Engineers Inc. to provide professional engineering services for Lake Marion Boat Ramp. ($496,930.66 one-time expense) 25-1382 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 33:51
  25. H. COMMISSIONER DISTRICT 1 (BECKY TROUTMAN) ▶ jump to 33:55
  26. H.1. Appoint Harriet Rewis Rust as a Member (Seat 2) of the Polk County Historical Commission, for the three-year term, October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2028. (District 1 Appointment) 25-1406 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 34:09
  27. H.2. Commissioner Troutman Comments. ▶ jump to 34:12
  28. I. COMMISSIONER DISTRICT 3 (BILL BRASWELL) ▶ jump to 34:14
  29. I.1. Reappoint Pauline Simmonds-Brown as a member of the Citizens Health Care Oversight Committee, representing Minorities, for the four-year term, September 15, 2025 through September 14, 2029. (District 3 Appointment) 25-1376 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 34:34
  30. I.2. Commissioner Braswell Comments. ▶ jump to 34:36
  31. J. COMMISSIONER DISTRICT 4 (MARTHA SANTIAGO) ▶ jump to 34:37
  32. J.1. Reappoint Tracy M. Grey as a Member of the Citizens HealthCare Oversight Committee, representing Children’s Interest, for the four-year term, October 1, 2025, through September 30, 2029. 25-1289 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 34:58
  33. J.2. Reappoint Ann M. Barnhart to serve as the Hospital Executive member of the Citizens HealthCare Oversight Committee for the four-year term, October 1, 2025, through September 30, 2029. 25-1291 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 35:17
  34. J.3. Commissioner Santiago Comments. ▶ jump to 35:22
  35. K. COMMISSIONER DISTRICT 5 (MICHAEL SCOTT) ▶ jump to 35:25
  36. K.1. Commissioner Scott Comments. ▶ jump to 35:26
  37. 33 PAGE BREAK
  38. L. COMMISSIONER DISTRICT 2 (RICK WILSON, CHAIR) ▶ jump to 35:31
  39. L.1. Reappoint Peter S. Verrill, MD as a member of the Citizens Health Care Oversight Committee, representing Specialist Physicians, for the four-year term, September 19, 2025 through September 18, 2029. (Chairman’s Appointment) 25-1377 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 35:51
  40. L.2. Reappoint Christina Criser Jackson as a member of the Citizens Health Care Oversight Committee, representing Quality of Life Professional, for the four-year term, October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2029. (District 2 Appointment) 25-1391 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 36:10
  41. L.3. Chair Wilson Comments. ▶ jump to 36:17
  42. M. LAY BOARD APPOINTMENTS ▶ jump to 36:18
  43. M.1. Appoint new members to the Community Relations Advisory Council (CRAC). (No Fiscal Impact) 25-1372 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 37:05
  44. N. EXPEDITED HEARINGS PURSUANT TO RESOLUTION NO. 2022-089 ▶ jump to 40:05
  45. N.1. Public Hearing (LDCPAS-2025-18 Christina Fire Station) (Adoption Hearing) to consider the adoption of a Small-Scale Comprehensive Plan Amendment to change the Future Land Use designation from Residential Low (RL) to Institutional (INST) on ±4.57 acres for a future County Fire Rescue Station and a change from Residential Low (RL) to Preservation (PRESV) on ±2.89 acres to recognize a County stormwater management facility. (No Fiscal Impact) 25-1447 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 44:52
  46. N.2. Public Hearing (LDCT-2025-12 Mobile Home Sales LDC Text Amendment) (First Reading) to allow Retail, Home Sales Offsite as a permitted use in the Industrial-X (INDX) land use district. (No Fiscal Impact). 25-1448 ▶ jump to 44:55
  47. N.3. Public Hearing (LDCT-2025-16 Heavy Equipment Sales and Services LDC Text Amendment) (First Reading) to allow Heavy Machinery Equipment Sales and Services as a conditional use in the Industrial-X (INDX) land use district. (No Fiscal Impact). 25-1449 ▶ jump to 46:04
  48. O. PUBLIC HEARINGS ▶ jump to 47:02
  49. O.1. Public Hearing to Consider Adoption of a Resolution Allowing for the Installation of Two Traffic Calming Devices (Speed Humps) on Wheeler Road North, Near Lakeland. (estimated $10,000.00 one-time expense) 25-1140 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 50:42
  50. O.2. Public Hearing to Consider Adoption of a Resolution Allowing for the Installation of Four Traffic Calming Devices (Speed Humps) on Avenue U Northwest, Near Winter Haven. (estimated $20,000.00 one-time expense) 25-1312 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 52:18
  51. O.3. Public Hearing to Consider Adoption of a Resolution Allowing for the Installation of Nine Traffic Calming Devices (Speed Humps) on Dean Street, Near Mulberry. (estimated $45,000.00 one-time expense) 25-1313 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 65:48
  52. O.4. Consider adoption of an Ordinance of the Polk County Board of County Commissioner, establishing Vessel Exclusion Zones and Designated Swim Areas on Lake Winterset, Lake Clinch, and Lake Ariana. 25-1418 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 107:21
  53. O.5. Consider adoption of an Ordinance of the Polk County Board of County Commissioners entitled the “Polk County Noise Ordinance”, repealing and restating Ordinance 14-030, as amended. 25-1419 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 109:24
  54. P. REQUEST FROM THE GENERAL PUBLIC/AUDIENCE AND OPPORTUNITY TO BE HEARD ▶ jump to 109:42
  55. P.1. Shawna Davis to discuss neighboring property's code enforcement violations. ▶ jump to 109:51
  56. P.2. Comments. ▶ jump to 109:57
  57. Q. WORK SESSION ITEMS
  58. R. CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS
  59. R. COMMISSIONER DISTRICT 1
  60. R. COMMISSIONER DISTRICT 2
  61. R. COMMISSIONER DISTRICT 3
  62. R. COMMISSIONER DISTRICT 4
  63. R. COMMISSIONER DISTRICT 5
  64. R. COUNTY COMPTROLLER
  65. R.1. Proposed Fiscal Year 2025/2026 budgets for North Boulevard, North Powerline Road, Peace Creek Village, Saddle Creek Preserve, Water Tank Road, and Weiberg Road Community Development Districts. 25-1417 Approved Pass
  66. R.2. Removal of equipment from inventory as listed on Blanket Removal Form 2224 25-1453 Approved Pass
  67. R.3. Appoint property custodian for the Communications Division. 25-1454 Approved Pass
  68. R. COUNTY MANAGER
  69. R.4. Approve federal lobbying contract with Holland & Knight LLP for 2026. ($114,000 one-time expense) 25-1326 Approved Pass
  70. R. ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
  71. R. TOURISM/SPORTS MARKETING
  72. R.5. Approve an Interlocal Agreement with the City of Bartow for Equipment Donation at Bartow Sports Complex (No fiscal impact) 25-1399 Approved Pass
  73. R. OFFICE OF PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT
  74. R.6. SET HEARING: (LDCPAS-2025-7 Goldenrod Lane CPA) to consider the adoption of a Small-Scale Comprehensive Plan Amendment to change the Future Land Use from Development of Regional Impact (DRI) to Residential Low (RL-X) on 17.1 +/- acres located within the Utility Enclave Area (UEA). The suggested adoption hearing date is September 16, 2025, at 9:15 a.m. 25-1450 Approved Pass
  75. R.7. SET HEARING: (LDCPAS-2025-14 Solution Land CPA) to consider the adoption of a Small-Scale Comprehensive Plan Amendment to change the Future Land Use from Business Park Center (BPC) to Industrial (IND) on 26.21 +/- acres located within the Rural Development Area (RDA). The suggested adoption hearing date is September 16, 2025, at 9:15 a.m. 25-1451 Approved Pass
  76. R.8. Accept Ascend Ridgewood Lakes potable water and reclaim water utility system improvements for ownership, operation, and maintenance by Polk County Utilities. (No Fiscal Impact) 25-1429 Approved Pass
  77. R.9. Accept a one-year warranty and cash surety in the amount of $5,860.34 for Ascend Ridgewood Lakes. (No Fiscal Impact) 25-1430 Approved Pass
  78. R.10. Accept Crews Lake Haven potable water utility system improvements for ownership, operation, and maintenance by Polk County Utilities. (No Fiscal Impact) 25-1433 Approved Pass
  79. R.11. Accept a one-year warranty and cash surety in the amount of $14,625.00 for Crews Lake Haven. (No Fiscal Impact) 25-1434 Approved Pass
  80. R.12. Accept a one-year warranty and surety in the amount of $1,104.15 in the form of Maintenance Bond No. 41K237622 for Crescent Pointe. (No Fiscal Impact) 25-1432 Approved Pass
  81. R.13. Accept Performance Surety in the amount of $15,492,376.71 in the form of Performance Bond No. FGAC-25480 for Groves at Grenelefe (No Fiscal Impact) 25-1436 Approved Pass
  82. R.14. Accept Performance Surety in the amount of $88,693.33 in the form of Performance Bond No. 5328667 for Highland ADM Utility. (No Fiscal Impact) 25-1439 Approved Pass
  83. R.15. Accept Performance Surety in the amount of $63,728.81 in the form of Performance Bond No. 101585673 for Posh Suites. (No Fiscal Impact) 25-1443 Approved Pass
  84. R.16. Accept Performance Surety in the amount of $336,874.00 in the form of Performance Bond No. 108271638 for Publix at Thompson Nursery. (No Fiscal Impact) 25-1444 Approved Pass
  85. R.17. Accept Performance Surety in the amount of $40,985.00 in the form of Performance Bond No. 72741432 for TLE Clubhouse Road. (No Fiscal Impact) 25-1445 Approved Pass
  86. R.18. Approve the release of a warranty and surety in the amount of $310,960.38 in the form of Maintenance Bond No. GM204422 for Astonia Phases 2 & 3. (No Fiscal Impact) 25-1431 Approved Pass
  87. R.19. Approve the release of a warranty and surety in the amount of $14,304.00 in the form of Maintenance Bond No. LICX1203236 for Hallam Preserve J Offsite Paving. (No Fiscal Impact) 25-1437 Approved Pass
  88. R.20. Approve the release of a surety in the amount of $1,999,648.70 in the form of Performance Bond No. 024271742 for Hancock Crossing. (No Fiscal Impact) 25-1438 Approved Pass
  89. R.21. Approve the release of a surety in the amount of $319,864.96 in the form of Performance Bond No. 024273476 for Wilder Pines. (No Fiscal Impact) 25-1446 Approved Pass
  90. R.22. Approve the release of $162,618.90 of a $183,053.75 cash Maintenance Surety, leaving a balance of $20,434.85 for Fantasy Island Resort. (No Fiscal Impact) 25-1475 Approved Pass
  91. R.23. 1st Amendment to Wynnstone, Cascades, & Brentwood Infrastructure Agreement. Specifically, amending the “Letter of Credit” terms of the agreement with a Bond. 25-1428 Approved Pass
  92. R. BUILDING
  93. R. DEPUTY COUNTY MANAGER
  94. R. BUDGET & MANAGEMENT SERVICES
  95. R. PROCUREMENT
  96. R. COMMUNICATIONS
  97. R. COOPERATIVE EXTENSION SERVICES
  98. R. HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES
  99. R. HUMAN RESOURCES
  100. R. INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
  101. R. CODE ENFORCEMENT
  102. R. COURT SERVICES
  103. R. RISK MANAGEMENT
  104. R. COMMUNITY HEALTH CARE
  105. R. FACILITIES MANAGEMENT
  106. R.24. Request Board approve, accept and execute grant agreement with the Florida Department of Law Enforcement for the Medical Examiner Expansion project. (one-time revenue $3,000,000.00) 25-1462 Approved Pass
  107. R.25. Approve agreement with PBK Architects Florida for architectural & engineering services for the Medical Examiner's Expansion project. ($993,550.00 one-time expense) 25-1469 Approved Pass
  108. R.26. Accept and execute grant agreement SC12479 with the Florida State Courts System, Office of the State Courts Administrator from funds through Chapter 2025-198, Section 7, Line 2976A, Laws of Florida in the amount of $700,000 in nonrecurring capital outlay funds provided to the Polk County Board of County Commissioners to purchase property for the installation of the generator for the Polk County Bartow Courthouse. (one-time revenue $700,000.00) 25-1473 Approved Pass
  109. R. FLEET MANAGEMENT
  110. R. PARKS & NATURAL RESOURCES
  111. R.27. Approve selection committee’s recommendation to authorize staff enter into negotiations with GISJane LLC to provide forecasting, detection, and mitigation of harmful algal blooms (no fiscal impact). 25-1392 Approved Pass
  112. R. FIRE RESCUE
  113. R. EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT
  114. R. REAL ESTATE SERVICES
  115. R.28. SET HEARING to consider a request to vacate portions of platted and unmaintained right-of-way shown on Fields Map of Survey of the Town of Loughman. (Suggested hearing date is September 16, 2025, at 9:00 a.m. or immediately following the regular agenda) 25-1395 Approved Pass
  116. R.29. Approve Land Purchase Agreement between Charles T. Stohlman, as Trustee and Flo Grown Home Buyers LLC and Polk County in conjunction with the Lake Lulu Wetland Restoration Project. ($77,000 one-time expense) 25-1435 Approved Pass
  117. R.30. Approve Land Purchase Agreements in conjunction with the purchase of conservation preservation properties located in the Lake Wales Ridge Ecosystem Project - Crooked Lake West Area, Allard and Dean parcels ($11,000 one-time expense) 25-1442 Approved Pass
  118. R.31. Adopt Resolution authorizing negotiations required by §73.015, Florida Statutes to be undertaken by the County Real Estate Services Director and his designated agents, subject to final Board approval, for acquisitions necessitated by a new Roads and Drainage CIP Project known as Vaughn Road. (No fiscal impact) 25-1403 Approved Pass
  119. R.32. Approve Subordination Agreement between Polk Regional Water Cooperative and Polk County. (No fiscal impact) 25-1401 Approved Pass
  120. R.33. Approve Lease Agreement between Polk County and the City of Bartow for the Bartow Fire Station. (No Fiscal Impact) 25-1422 Approved Pass
  121. R.34. Accept an instrument for additional right-of-way along Buckeye Loop Road as requested through the Development Review Process. (No fiscal impact) 25-1440 Approved Pass
  122. R.35. Authorize the conveyance of the County’s interest in Parcel ID Number 283218-000000-044010 to the Board of Trustees of the Internal Improvement Trust Fund of the State of Florida and adopt a resolution authorizing the conveyance. (No fiscal impact) 25-1455 Approved Pass
  123. R. ROADS & DRAINAGE
  124. R.36. Approve a State-Funded Grant Agreement No. FPN: 445143-2-54-01 and resolution with the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) for the County Road 557 Widening Project. ($2,834,812.00 one-time revenue) 25-1394 Approved Pass
  125. R.37. Approve Amendment No. 1 to Professional Service Agreement 2023-056 with AECOM Technical Services, Inc., (Consultant) for the Northeast Polk County Minor Road Projects. ($263,804 one-time expense) 25-1424 Approved Pass
  126. R.38. Approve Amendment No. 6 to Agreement 18-73 with Dewberry Engineers, Inc. for CR 557 (Buena Vista Drive), widening professional services. ($147,223.04 one-time expense) 25-1427 Approved Pass
  127. R.39. Adopt a Resolution Setting Parking Restrictions on County Road 655 (Lake Shipp Drive South) near Winter Haven ($727.27 one-time expense) 25-1458 Approved Pass
  128. R.40. Adopt a Resolution Setting Parking Restrictions on Herndon Road, near Frostproof ($727.27 one-time expense) 25-1388 Approved Pass
  129. R. UTILITIES
  130. R.41. Approve Modification No. 1 to Consultant Services Authorization 2024-015-01 with Kennedy/Jenks Consultants, Inc. for the Holly Hill UFA No. 2 and Oak Hills No. 4 Wellheads project ($348,094 not-to-exceed, one-time expense) 25-1276 Approved Pass
  131. R. SOLID WASTE
  132. R. ELECTED OFFICIAL AND OTHER GOVERNMENTAL AGENCY
  133. R. COURT RELATED
  134. R. POLK COUNTY PROPERTY APPRAISER
  135. R. POLK COUNTY SHERIFF
  136. R. POLK COUNTY SUPERVISOR OF ELECTIONS
  137. R. POLK COUNTY TAX COLLECTOR
  138. R. WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT BOARD
  139. R. COUNTY ATTORNEY
  140. R.42. SET PUBLIC HEARING to consider adoption of a resolution providing that the proposed Polk County Ag-Center serves a public purpose 25-1426 Approved Pass
  141. R.43. Consider approval of the proposed settlement in the matter of Laura Russell v. Polk County Board of County Commissioners. ($76,000.00 one-time expense). 25-1459 Approved Pass
  142. R.44. Request Board adopt a Resolution Approving a Plan of Finance Concerning the Issuance by the Polk County Industrial Development Authority of the Authority’s Industrial Development Revenue Bonds for the Victory Ridge Academy Project in a principal amount not exceeding $40,000,000.00 to finance or refinance the costs of renovation, expansion, design, construction, equipping and/or furnishing of educational facilities to be located in Polk County, Florida, to be owned and operated by Victory Ridge Academy, Inc. (No fiscal impact) 25-1413 Approved Pass
  143. R.45. Authorize the County Manager to Terminate the Interlocal Agreement Between Polk County and City of Frostproof for Polk County to provide Code Enforcement Services to Frostproof. 25-1547 Approved Pass
  144. 140 ANNOUNCEMENTS