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August 19, 2025 ·9:00 AM Final-revised

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Agenda — 146 items

  1. 1 CALL TO ORDER - 9:00 a.m. (RICK WILSON, CHAIR) ▶ jump to 0:14
  2. 1 Rollcall ▶ jump to 0:02
  3. 2 INVOCATION ▶ jump to 0:15
  4. 2 Note ▶ jump to 0:05
  5. 3 Murphy Hanley, Polk County Fire Rescue Chaplain
  6. 3 Note ▶ jump to 0:05
  7. 4 PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE (RICK WILSON, CHAIR) ▶ jump to 0:54
  8. 4 Rollcall ▶ jump to 0:12
  9. A. PRESENTATIONS and RECOGNITIONS ▶ jump to 1:18
  10. A.1. Katie Hayes, Executive Director, Keep Polk County Beautiful, Inc., to present the FY 24/25 Completed Community Clean-Up Program and outline the FY 25/26 Proposed Community Clean-Up Work Plan. ▶ jump to 1:19
  11. A.2. Employee Recognition 25-1400 ▶ jump to 16:32
  12. B. PUBLIC COMMENTS CONCERNING AGENDA ITEMS ▶ jump to 19:48
  13. B.1. Comments. ▶ jump to 19:49
  14. C. APPROVE CONSENT AGENDAS Recommendation of Approval Pass ▶ jump to 28:01
  15. C.1. Approve Consent Agenda. 25-1321 Approved Pass
  16. 12 ELOISE COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY ▶ jump to 28:12
  17. C.2. Approve Eloise CRA Consent Agenda. 25-1378 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 28:39
  18. 14 PAGE BREAK
  19. 15 HARDEN/PARKWAY COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY ▶ jump to 28:41
  20. C.3. Approve Harden/Parkway CRA Consent Agenda. 25-1379 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 29:03
  21. D. COUNTY COMPTROLLER (STACY M. BUTTERFIELD, CPA) Recommendation of Approval Pass ▶ jump to 30:48
  22. D.1. Disbursements. 25-1322 Approved Pass
  23. D.2. Minutes of Regular Board meeting held on August 5, 2025. 25-1323 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 31:05
  24. E. REQUEST FROM ELECTED OFFICIAL and OTHER GOVERNMENTAL AGENCY ▶ jump to 32:12
  25. E.1. Aaron Otis, Department of Health Assistant Deputy Secretary for County Health Systems, to request concurrence on the appointment of Aaron Kissler as Administrator of the Department of Health in Polk County. 25-1383 Recommendation of Approval Pass ▶ jump to 36:45
  26. F. COUNTY ATTORNEY (RANDY MINK) Approved Pass ▶ jump to 37:56
  27. G. COUNTY MANAGER (BILL BEASLEY) ▶ jump to 42:35
  28. G.1. Approve Consultant Services Authorization (CSA) No. 22-084-03 with CONSOR Engineers, LLC (Consultant) to provide Construction Engineering and Inspection (CEI) services for the N. Galloway (CR 542A) at 10th St Intersection Improvement Project. ($446,183.88 one-time expense) 25-1280 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 44:15
  29. G.2. Approve two agreements with DataMark Technologies for (1) technical services to implement and provide annual support services for E-9-1-1 GIS data management software (5YR cost $381,731.00) and (2) hosting of the software and the annual Software as a Service (SaaS) subscription. (5YR cost $438,972.00) 25-1367 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 48:29
  30. G.3. Approve the Florida Department of Environmental Protection Grant Agreement (WRP15) in partnership with Polk County for the Restoration and Creation of Wetlands along Lake Hamilton and Peace Creek Canal (One-time revenue of $850,000; required County match $850,000). 25-1364 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 52:23
  31. 26 Aaron Otis, Department of Health Assistant Deputy Secretary for County Health Systems, to request concurrence on the appointment of Aaron Kissler as Administrator of the Department of Health in Polk County. Approved Pass
  32. H. COMMISSIONER DISTRICT 1 (BECKY TROUTMAN) ▶ jump to 52:28
  33. H.1. Commissioner Troutman Comments. ▶ jump to 52:29
  34. I. COMMISSIONER DISTRICT 3 (BILL BRASWELL) ▶ jump to 52:30
  35. I.1. Reappoint Beatrice “Bea” Hancock as a member (Seat 4) of the Polk County Historical Commission for the three-year term, October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2028. 25-1306 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 52:47
  36. I.2. Commissioner Braswell Comments. ▶ jump to 52:49
  37. 32 PAGE BREAK
  38. J. COMMISSIONER DISTRICT 4 (MARTHA SANTIAGO) ▶ jump to 52:51
  39. J.1. Appoint Cyndi Jantomaso, as a member of the Polk County Planning Commission, for the three-year term, October 1, 2025 to September 30, 2028. 25-1330 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 53:12
  40. J.2. Commissioner Santiago Comments. ▶ jump to 53:20
  41. K. COMMISSIONER DISTRICT 5 (MICHAEL SCOTT) ▶ jump to 53:21
  42. K.1. Appoint Larry Thompson to replace Jenna Sutton on the Comprehensive Plan Advisory Committee (CPAC). 25-1336 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 53:30
  43. K.2. Reappoint Stacy Campbell-Domineck as a Member of the Citizens HealthCare Oversight Committee, representing Work Force, for the four-year term, October 1, 2025, through September 30, 2029. 25-1279 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 53:49
  44. K.3. Commissioner Scott Comments. ▶ jump to 53:53
  45. L. COMMISSIONER DISTRICT 2 (RICK WILSON, CHAIR) ▶ jump to 53:54
  46. L.1. Reappoint Denise Bohde as a member (Seat 3) of the Polk County Historical Commission for the three-year term, October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2028. 25-1305 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 54:08
  47. L.2. Chair Wilson Comments. ▶ jump to 54:13
  48. M. LAY BOARD APPOINTMENTS
  49. N. EXPEDITED HEARINGS PURSUANT TO RESOLUTION NO. 2022-089 ▶ jump to 54:14
  50. N.1. Public Hearing (LDCPAL-2024-19 Minute Maid Ramp Road 1 CPA) (Adoption Hearing) to consider a Comprehensive Plan Map Amendment to change the Future Land Use from Residential High (RHX) to Tourism Commercial Center (TCCX) on +/- 3.2 acres of a +/- 13.47-acre parcel. (No Fiscal Impact) 25-1346 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 58:14
  51. N.2. Public Hearing (LDCPAS-2025-8 Lake Daisy CPA) (Adoption Hearing) to consider the adoption of a County-initiated Small Scale Comprehensive Plan Map Amendment to change the Future Land Use (FLU) designation from Recreation Open Space (ROS) to Residential Low (RL) on +/- 3.9 acres. This case is related to LDCD-2025-2 which is sub-district change from Residential Low-1 (RL-1) to Residential Low-4 (RL-4). (No Fiscal Impact) 25-1350 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 59:45
  52. N.3. Public Hearing (LDCD-2025-2 Lake Daisy Sub-district) (Adoption Hearing) to consider the adoption of a Future Land Use Map sub-district change from Residential Low-1 (RL-1) to Residential Low-4 (RL-4) on +/- 3.9 acres. The case is related to LDCPAS-2025-8, a request to change the Future Land Use Map from Recreation Open Space (ROS) to Residential-Low (RL). (No Fiscal Impact) 25-1349 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 60:54
  53. N.4. Public Hearing (LDCD-2025-1 Stuart Property Sub-District Change) (Adoption Hearing) to consider the adoption of a Sub-District change from Residential-Low-1 (RL-1) to Residential-Low-4 (RL-4) on +/- 178 acres in an Urban Growth Area (UGA). (No Fiscal Impact) 25-1340 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 88:57
  54. O. PUBLIC HEARINGS ▶ jump to 89:11
  55. O.1. Public Hearing (LDCPAS-2025-9 ECP Small Scale CPA) (Adoption Hearing) to consider the adoption of an applicant-initiated Small-Scale Comprehensive Plan Map Amendment to change the Future Land Use (FLU) designation from Town Center (TCX) to Employment Center (ECX) in the US 98 Selected Area Plan on +/- 5.45 acres. (No Fiscal Impact) 25-1347 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 94:23
  56. P. REQUEST FROM THE GENERAL PUBLIC/AUDIENCE AND OPPORTUNITY TO BE HEARD ▶ jump to 94:27
  57. P.1. Comments. ▶ jump to 94:28
  58. Q. WORK SESSION ITEMS
  59. R. CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS
  60. R. COMMISSIONER DISTRICT 1
  61. R. COMMISSIONER DISTRICT 2
  62. R. COMMISSIONER DISTRICT 3
  63. R. COMMISSIONER DISTRICT 4
  64. R. COMMISSIONER DISTRICT 5
  65. R. COUNTY COMPTROLLER
  66. R.1. Report 2025-10 Summary of Cash Controls Reviews. 25-1314 Approved Pass
  67. R.2. Report 2025-06 Residential Waste Assessments. 25-1315 Approved Pass
  68. R.3. Removal of equipment from inventory as listed on Blanket Removal Form 2223. 25-1339 Approved Pass
  69. R. COUNTY MANAGER
  70. R.4. Establish Holiday and Board meeting schedule for 2026. 25-1343 Approved Pass
  71. R. ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
  72. R. TOURISM/SPORTS MARKETING
  73. 68 PAGE BREAK
  74. R. OFFICE OF PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT
  75. R.5. SET HEARING: (LDCPAS-2025-18 Christina Fire Station CPA) to consider the adoption of a Small-Scale Comprehensive Plan Amendment to change the Future Land Use from Residential Low (RL) to Institutional (INST) on ±4.57 acres for a future County Fire Rescue Station and a change from Residential Low to Preservation on ±2.89 acres to recognize a county stormwater management facility within the Transit Supportive Development Area (TSDA). The suggested adoption hearing date is September 2, 2025, at 9:15 a.m. 25-1355 Approved Pass
  76. R.6. SET HEARING: (LDCT-2025-12 Mobile Home Sales LDC Text Amendment) to amend Chapter 4, Section 401.08, Table 401.08.01 Use Table in the Southeast Polk Selected Area Plan. The suggested hearing dates are for the first reading on September 2, 2025, at 9:15 a.m. and the adoption hearing on September 16, 2025, at 9:15 a.m. 25-1356 Approved Pass
  77. R.7. SET HEARING: (LDCT-2025-16 Heavy Machinery Equipment Sales and Services Text Amendment) to amend Chapter 4, Section 403.01C, Table 4: Wahneta Neighborhood Plan Use Table. The suggested hearing dates are for the first reading on September 2, 2025, at 9:15 a.m. and the adoption hearing on September 16, 2025, at 9:15 a.m. 25-1357 Approved Pass
  78. R.8. Accept Performance Surety in the amount of $1,607,126.84 in the form of Performance Bond No. 0270161 for Bimini Bay Townhomes - Track K. (No Fiscal Impact) 25-1333 Approved Pass
  79. R.9. Accept Performance Surety in the amount of $675,830.18 in the form of Performance Bond No. GM221512 for Building Hope Cypress Junction. (No Fiscal Impact) 25-1335 Approved Pass
  80. R.10. Accept Performance 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) 25-1337 Approved Pass
  81. R.11. Proportionate Share Agreement with Polk Petro, LLC for the Haines City Commercial Development. (In the amount of $143,334.14 to mitigate transportation impacts.) 25-1359 Approved Pass
  82. R. BUILDING
  83. R. DEPUTY COUNTY MANAGER
  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.12. Approve piggyback agreement with Randstad Technologies, LLC. for information technology staff augmentation services. (One-time cost $191,535.00) 25-1369 Approved Pass
  92. R. CODE ENFORCEMENT
  93. R. COURT SERVICES
  94. R. RISK MANAGEMENT
  95. R. COMMUNITY HEALTH CARE
  96. R.13. Approve the First Amendment to the Central Florida Health Care Agreement, Inc. - Extend Term and Increase Funding by $1,515,500 for Completion of Mulberry Community Health Center Renovations. (Total amount not to exceed $5,515,500 for purchase and renovation) 25-1310 Approved Pass
  97. R. FACILITIES MANAGEMENT
  98. R.14. Approve selection committee’s recommendation to authorize staff to enter contract negotiations with Driven Security LLC, to remove the current security systems, and provide and install new security systems at the Polk County South County and the Central County Jail Facilities. (No fiscal impact) 25-1353 Approved Pass
  99. R. FLEET MANAGEMENT
  100. R. PARKS & NATURAL RESOURCES
  101. R. FIRE RESCUE
  102. R.15. Request the Board approve the 5-year cloud subscription service and hardware agreement with Laerdal Medical Corporation for the SimCapture manikin simulation (Total cost $248,601.40; Annual cost $49,720.28). 25-1288 Approved Pass
  103. R. EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT
  104. R.16. Request the Board approve an agreement with INdigital, Inc. for text-to-911 emergency services. ($266,097.95 over five years) 25-1293 Approved Pass
  105. R. REAL ESTATE SERVICES
  106. R.17. Approve Land Purchase Agreement between Tracey Lee Delmar and Polk County in conjunction with the Polk County Agricultural Center Complex Project. Parcel ID Number 253033-000000-032010. ($26,000 one-time expense) 25-1329 Approved Pass
  107. R.18. Approve the transfer of Modular Title No.: 158549070 to the Polk County School Board (PCSB). (No fiscal impact) 25-1338 Approved Pass
  108. R.19. Authorize a County Deed to GPK LIC II, LLC associated with a County-owned Parcel ID Number 272620-705500-040192. (No fiscal impact) 25-1352 Approved Pass
  109. R.20. Authorize Fence Easement to Ashwood West Homeowners Association, Inc. in conjunction with the West Pipkin Road Improvement Project. (No Fiscal Impact) 25-1360 Approved Pass
  110. R.21. Approve Subordination Agreement between Polk County and Tampa Electric Company for parcels associated with the Thompson Nursery Road Phase 1 - Segment 1 Improvement Project. (No fiscal impact) 25-1362 Approved Pass
  111. R. ROADS & DRAINAGE
  112. R.22. SET HEARING to Consider Adopting a Resolution Allowing for the Installation of Traffic Calming Devices (Speed Humps) on Avenue U Northwest near Winter Haven. (Suggested Hearing Date: Tuesday, September 2, 2025, at 9:15 a.m.) (No fiscal impact) 25-1295 Approved Pass
  113. R.23. SET HEARING to Consider Adopting a Resolution Allowing for the Installation of Traffic Calming Devices (Speed Humps) on Dean Street near Mulberry. (Suggested Hearing Date: Tuesday, September 2, 2025, at 9:15 a.m.) (No fiscal impact) 25-1296 Approved Pass
  114. R.24. Adopt a Resolution Setting Parking Restrictions on Forest View Drive and Lake Shore Parkway, near Loughman ($801.98 one-time expense) 25-1311 Approved Pass
  115. R.25. Adopt a Resolution Setting Truck Restrictions on Eagle Lake Loop Road and Gerber Dairy Road (near Eagle Lake). ($761.22 one-time expense) 25-1240 Approved Pass
  116. R.26. Approve master consulting agreements with AECOM Technical Services Inc., Eisman & Russo, Inc., RS&H, Inc., and WSB LLC to provide Construction Engineering and Inspection (CEI) services. (No fiscal impact) 25-1363 Approved Pass
  117. R. UTILITIES
  118. R.27. Approve piggyback with USSI, LLC for labor, equipment, materials, and necessary incidentals for manhole inspection services. ($200,000.00 estimated recurring annual expense) 25-1278 Approved Pass
  119. R.28. Approve Services Authorization 2023-021-01, Modification No. 1 with the University of Central Florida for the Central Regional Utility Service Area - Central Regional Water Treatment Facility Process Monitoring and Performance Assessment project (additional $120,241 lump sum expense). 25-1277 Approved Pass
  120. 115 PAGE BREAK
  121. R. SOLID WASTE
  122. R.29. Approval of Final Closeout for North Central Landfill Constructed Wetlands Treatment System Contract 2023-022. Change Order decrease of $347,410.52 is needed to close out the contract. 25-1316 Approved Pass
  123. R. ELECTED OFFICIAL AND OTHER GOVERNMENTAL AGENCY
  124. R. COURT RELATED
  125. R. POLK COUNTY PROPERTY APPRAISER
  126. R. POLK COUNTY SHERIFF
  127. R. POLK COUNTY SUPERVISOR OF ELECTIONS
  128. R. POLK COUNTY TAX COLLECTOR
  129. R.30. Accept Report of Discounts, Errors, Double Assessments, and Insolvencies. (No fiscal impact) 25-1318 Approved Pass
  130. R. WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT BOARD
  131. R. COUNTY ATTORNEY
  132. R.31. SET HEARING to consider the adoption of an Ordinance of the Polk County Board of County Commissioner entitled the Polk County Noise Ordinance, repealing and restating Ordinance 14-030. SUGGESTED HEARING DATE: September 2, 2025, at 9:00 a.m. 25-1386 Approved Pass
  133. R.32. SET HEARING to consider the 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. SUGGESTED HEARING DATE: September 2, 2025, at 9:00 a.m. 25-1397 Approved Pass
  134. R.33. Authorize the County Attorney’s Office and outside counsel to stipulate to a Final Judgment for Parcel 137 in the case of Polk County v. Miguel Pagan, an eminent domain lawsuit filed to acquire needed rights-of-way for the County Road 557 Project. ($77,112.00 one-time expense) 25-1298 Approved Pass
  135. R.34. Approve the attached collective pay scales as Appendix “A” to the 2025-2028 Collective Bargaining Agreement between the Polk County Board of County Commissioners and Polk County Professional Firefighters I.A.F.F., Local 3531, Rank-and-File and Battalion Chiefs Bargaining Units. 25-1375 Approved Pass
  136. R.35. Request Board to authorize the County Attorney to execute required documents to sign-on or “opt-in” to the opioids manufacturers, Alvogen, Amneal, Apotex, Hikma, Indivior, Mylan, Sun, and Zydus (the “Manufacturers”) Settlements for opioid litigation and execute all documents on behalf of Polk County required by the settlement. 25-1374 Approved Pass
  137. R.36. Request Board to authorize the County Attorney to execute required documents to sign-on or “opt-in” to the Purdue Direct Settlement for opioid litigation and execute all documents on behalf of Polk County required by the settlement. 25-1380 Approved Pass
  138. R.37 Request Board adopt a Resolution repealing Resolution 24-125 that required notices to be published in a newspaper in addition to being published on the publicly accessible website. 25-1404 Approved
  139. S. ELOISE COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
  140. S.1. Approve the Eloise CRA meeting minutes from October 1, 2024. 25-1334
  141. S.2. Adopt resolution approving the FY 25/26 budget for the Eloise Community Redevelopment Agency in the amount of $743,014. 25-1341
  142. S.3. Proposed changes to the Eloise Community Redevelopment Area (CRA) housing rehabilitation program requirements. 25-1405
  143. T. HARDEN/PARKWAY COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
  144. T.1. Approve the Harden/Parkway CRA meeting minutes from August 20, 2024. 25-1342
  145. T.2. Adopt resolution approving the FY 25/26 budget for the Harden/Parkway Community Redevelopment Agency in the amount of $2,035,770. 25-1345
  146. 141 ANNOUNCEMENTS