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July 1, 2025 ·9:00 AM Final-revised

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Agenda — 120 items

  1. 1 CALL TO ORDER - 9:00 a.m. (MARTHA SANTIAGO,VICE-CHAIR) ▶ jump to 0:19
  2. 1 Rollcall ▶ jump to 0:09
  3. 2 INVOCATION ▶ jump to 0:30
  4. 2 Note ▶ jump to 0:13
  5. 3 Murphy Hanley, Polk County Fire Rescue Chaplain ▶ jump to 0:32
  6. 3 Note ▶ jump to 0:13
  7. 4 PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE (MARTHA SANTIAGO, VICE-CHAIR) ▶ jump to 1:18
  8. 4 Rollcall ▶ jump to 0:17
  9. A. PRESENTATIONS and RECOGNITIONS
  10. B. PUBLIC COMMENTS CONCERNING AGENDA ITEMS ▶ jump to 1:37
  11. B.1. Comments. ▶ jump to 1:38
  12. C. APPROVE CONSENT AGENDA ▶ jump to 2:56
  13. C.1. Approve Consent Agenda. 25-1029 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 3:04
  14. D. COUNTY COMPTROLLER (STACY M. BUTTERFIELD, CPA) ▶ jump to 3:09
  15. D.1. Disbursements. 25-1030 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 4:13
  16. D.2. Minutes of Regular Board meeting held on June 17, 2025. 25-1031 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 4:32
  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 5:03
  21. G.1. North Ridge Trail Infrastructure Agreement (Deen Still Road to Laurel Estates). Improvement costs not to exceed $4,181,255.00. (Cash Reimbursement) 25-1062 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 7:28
  22. G.2. Approve Utilities request to purchase Motorola radios and related essential services under Agreement #15-09 with Motorola Solutions for Utilities emergency operations communications ($269,754.56 one-time expense) 25-1069 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 9:43
  23. H. COMMISSIONER DISTRICT 1 (BECKY TROUTMAN) ▶ jump to 9:47
  24. H.1. Commissioner Troutman Comments. ▶ jump to 9:48
  25. I. COMMISSIONER DISTRICT 3 (BILL BRASWELL) ▶ jump to 9:50
  26. I.1. Commissioner Braswell Comments. ▶ jump to 9:51
  27. J. COMMISSIONER DISTRICT 4 (MARTHA SANTIAGO) ▶ jump to 10:27
  28. J.1. Commissioner Santiago Comments.
  29. K. COMMISSIONER DISTRICT 5 (MICHAEL SCOTT) ▶ jump to 9:54
  30. K.1. Appoint Jenna Sutton to replace Ronnie Hedrick on the Comprehensive Plan Advisory Committee. 25-1070 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 10:06
  31. K.2. Commissioner Scott Comments. ▶ jump to 10:13
  32. L. COMMISSIONER DISTRICT 2 (RICK WILSON, CHAIR)
  33. L.1. Chair Wilson Comments.
  34. M. LAY BOARD APPOINTMENTS Recommendation of Approval ▶ jump to 10:58
  35. M.1. Appoint Gary L. Phillips to the Tohopekaliga Water Authority (TWA) Board of Supervisors for the remainder of a vacated term and a new 3-year term ending September 30, 2028. 25-1093 Approved Pass
  36. N. EXPEDITED HEARINGS PURSUANT TO RESOLUTION NO. 2022-089 ▶ jump to 11:16
  37. N.1. Public Hearing (LDCPAL-2024-14 Poinciana Subdivision CPA Amendment) (Adoption Hearing) to consider the adoption of a Large-Scale Comprehensive Plan Amendment to change the Future Land Use designation on 160 acres from Agricultural/Residential-Rural (A/RR) to Residential-Low (RL) and Rural Development Area (RDA) to Utility Enclave Area (UEA). (No Fiscal Impact). 25-1057 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 15:24
  38. N.2. Public Hearing (LDCT-2025-10 Temporary Storage of Storm Debris) (Adoption Hearing) to consider a County-initiated amendment to Land Development Code Chapter 2, Section 207, Temporary Uses, subsection 207.L, Road Construction Material/Equipment, 207.M, Temporary Storage of Vegetative Debris Collected from Major Storms. 25-1058 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 16:38
  39. O. PUBLIC HEARINGS ▶ jump to 16:44
  40. O.1. Consider adopting an ordinance creating the Master Inwood Street Lighting Municipal Service Benefit Unit (“MSBU”) and adopt the Tentative Rate Resolution for the 2025-26 Master Inwood Street Lighting MSBU. (No fiscal impact) 25-1067 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 19:12
  41. P. REQUEST FROM THE GENERAL PUBLIC/AUDIENCE AND OPPORTUNITY TO BE HEARD ▶ jump to 19:15
  42. P.1. Comments. ▶ jump to 19:17
  43. Q. WORK SESSION ITEMS
  44. R. CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS
  45. R. COMMISSIONER DISTRICT 1
  46. R. COMMISSIONER DISTRICT 2
  47. R. COMMISSIONER DISTRICT 3
  48. R. COMMISSIONER DISTRICT 4
  49. R. COMMISSIONER DISTRICT 5
  50. R. COUNTY COMPTROLLER
  51. R.1. Proposed Fiscal Year 2025/2026 budgets for Horseshoe Creek, Leomas Landing, Peace Creek, Poinciana, Poinciana West, Ranches at Lake McLeod, Ridgecrest, Sandmine Road and Scenic Highway Community Development Districts. 25-1028
  52. R.2. Removal of equipment from inventory as listed on Blanket Removal Form 2220. 25-1064 Approved Pass
  53. R. COUNTY MANAGER
  54. R. ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
  55. R. TOURISM/SPORTS MARKETING
  56. R. OFFICE OF PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT
  57. R.3. RE-SET HEARING: (LDCD-2025-1 Stuart Property Sub-District) to consider the adoption of a Sub-District Change to change 178 +/- acres from Residential-Low-1 (RL-1) to Residential-Low-4 (RL-4). The case is related to LDCPAL-2024-17, a request to the change the Future Land Use Map from Agricultural/Residential-Rural (A/RR) to Residential-Low (RL), and from Rural Development Area (RDA) to Urban Growth Area (UGA) on the Future Land Use Map. The suggested adoption hearing date is August 19, 2025, at 9:15 a.m. 25-1094 Approved Pass
  58. R.4. SET HEARING: (LDCPAL-2025-4 EAR Based Comp Plan Text Amendment) to consider the adoption of a Large-Scale Comprehensive Plan Amendment to change several policies in all Comprehensive Plan elements. The suggested transmittal hearing date is July 15, 2025, at 9:15 a.m. and the adoption hearing date is November 4, 2025, at 9:15 a.m. 25-1059 Approved Pass
  59. R.5. SET HEARING: (LDCPAS-2025-2 Morame Watkins Rd 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 ± 0.55 acres in the Utility Enclave Area (UEA). The suggested adoption hearing date is July 15, 2025, at 9:15 a.m. 25-1060 Approved Pass
  60. R.6. SET HEARING: (LDCPAS-2025-7 Brooks Street CPA) to consider the adoption of a Small-Scale Comprehensive Plan Amendment to change the Future Land Use from Residential-Low X (RLX) to Business-Park Center X (BPCX) on ± 3.8 acres in the Transit-Supportive Development Area (TSDA). The suggested adoption hearing date is July 15, 2025, at 9:15 a.m. 25-1061 Approved Pass
  61. R.7. Conditional Approval of EPC Commercial Plat. (No Fiscal Impact) 25-1053 Approved Pass
  62. R.8. Oak Hill Boulevard Plat Conditional Approval. (No Fiscal Impact) 25-1055 Approved Pass
  63. R.9. Accept Performance Surety in the amount of $77,540.00 in the form of Commercial Performance Bond No. 41K237626 for McEnany Land Holdings. (No Fiscal Impact) 25-1054 Approved Pass
  64. R.10. Accept Commercial Performance Surety in the amount of $29,482.00 in the form of Commercial Performance Bond No. BX0064764 for Spirit Lake Storage. (No Fiscal Impact) 25-1056 Approved Pass
  65. R. BUILDING
  66. R. DEPUTY COUNTY MANAGER
  67. R. BUDGET & MANAGEMENT SERVICES
  68. R. PROCUREMENT
  69. R. COMMUNICATIONS
  70. R. COOPERATIVE EXTENSION SERVICES
  71. R. HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES
  72. R.11. Approve modification of State Housing Initiatives Partnership (SHIP) Rehabilitation program Homeowner Assistance Agreement and Grant Agreement for the property located in Auburndale, FL. for Case #RC23-SHIP-014. ($3,030.00 one-time expense). 25-1017 Approved Pass
  73. R. EQUITY & HUMAN RESOURCES
  74. R. INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
  75. R. CODE ENFORCEMENT
  76. R. COURT SERVICES
  77. R. RISK MANAGEMENT
  78. R. COMMUNITY HEALTH CARE
  79. R.12. Approve Polk HealthCare Plan Medical Services Agreements with BayCare Outpatient Imaging, LLC for radiology services and BayCare Urgent Care, LLC for urgent care services. (estimated annual amount less than $100,000 per agreement) 25-1045 Approved Pass
  80. R. FACILITIES MANAGEMENT
  81. R. FLEET MANAGEMENT
  82. R. PARKS & NATURAL RESOURCES
  83. R.13. Approve the piggyback agreement with PlayCore Wisconsin, Inc. d/b/a GameTime to provide various park and playground equipment. (estimated $500,000.00 to $850,000.00 annual recurring expense) 25-1077 Approved Pass
  84. R. FIRE RESCUE
  85. R. EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT
  86. R. REAL ESTATE SERVICES
  87. R.14. SET HEARING to consider a request to vacate a portion of deeded and unmaintained right-of-way. (Suggested Hearing Date: July 15, 2025 at 9:00 a.m. or immediately following the regular agenda) (No Fiscal Impact) 25-1071 Approved Pass
  88. R.15. Declare surplus and authorize the private sale through sealed bid offering to adjacent landowners of County owned Parcel ID Number 233111-158500-007163 (Potential for $1,013 or greater, one-time revenue) 25-1032 Approved Pass
  89. R.16. Approve Subordination Agreement between Polk County and Tampa Electric Company in conjunction with the CR 540 (Cypress Gardens Road) at Lake Ned Road Intersection Improvement Project, Parcel 100. (No fiscal impact) 25-1044 Approved Pass
  90. R.17. Accept a Utility Easement from BW Davenport LLC in conjunction with Lift Station 166. (No fiscal impact) 25-1065 Approved Pass
  91. R.18. Accept Quit Claim Deeds from B. L. Lanier and Associates and Lanier Groves LLC in conjunction with the Lake Van Road Safety Improvements Project. (No Fiscal Impact) 25-1068 Approved Pass
  92. R.19. Accept Quit Claim Deed for property being donated for conservation preservation, Neely Estate parcel. (No fiscal impact) 25-1078 Approved Pass
  93. R. ROADS & DRAINAGE
  94. R.20. Set Hearing to Consider Adopting a Resolution Allowing for the Installation of Traffic Calming Devices (Speed Humps) on Catherine Drive near Lakeland. (Suggested Hearing Date: Tuesday, August 5, 2025, at 9:15 a.m.) (No fiscal impact) 25-1019 Approved Pass
  95. R.21. Adopt a Resolution Setting Parking Restrictions on Dons Court, near Lakeland ($277.76 one-time expense) 25-1020 Approved Pass
  96. R.22. Adopt a Resolution Setting Speed Limit on Scott Road, near Lake Wales. ($277.76 one-time expense) 25-1021 Approved Pass
  97. R.23. Set Hearing to Consider Adopting a Resolution Allowing for the Installation of Traffic Calming Devices (Speed Humps) on Stephenson Avenue near Babson Park. (Suggested Hearing Date: Tuesday, August 5, 2025, at 9:15 a.m.) (No fiscal impact) 25-1022 Approved Pass
  98. R. UTILITIES
  99. R.24. Approve Work Authorization No. 2 of Software as a Service Agreement 2023-006, with EPIC Engineering & Consulting Group, LLC for the Design and Implementation of Simplify i3® APIs and CIP Dashboards ($134,996.00 not-to-exceed, one-time expense) 25-1066 Approved Pass
  100. R. SOLID WASTE
  101. R.25. Adopt a Resolution revising North Central Landfill waste disposal fees for Municipal Solid Waste, Construction and Demolition Debris, and Yard Waste 25-1046 Approved Pass
  102. R. ELECTED OFFICIAL AND OTHER GOVERNMENTAL AGENCY
  103. R. COURT RELATED
  104. R. POLK COUNTY PROPERTY APPRAISER
  105. R. POLK COUNTY SHERIFF
  106. R. POLK COUNTY SUPERVISOR OF ELECTIONS
  107. R. POLK COUNTY TAX COLLECTOR
  108. R. WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT BOARD
  109. R. COUNTY ATTORNEY
  110. R.26. SET HEARING to consider adoption of final rate resolutions and assessment rolls for the (1) Residential Waste Program Services, (2) Street Lighting Assessment Areas, (3) Fire Services, (4) the Skyview Utility Municipal Services Benefit Unit, (5) Nuisance Abatement, (6) Excessive Bulk Waste, (7) Island Club West Utility Municipal Services Benefit Unit, (8) East Bimini Bay Utility Municipal Services Benefit Unit, and (9) Master Inwood Street Lighting Municipal Services Benefit Unit for fiscal year 2025-26. (Suggested hearing date: September 8, 2025 at 6:00 p.m.) (No fiscal impact.) 25-1035 Approved Pass
  111. R.27. Adopt Tentative Rate Resolution for the 2025-26 East Bimini Bay Utility Municipal Service Benefit Unit ("MSBU"). (No fiscal impact) 25-1048 Approved Pass
  112. R.28. Adopt Tentative Rate Resolution for the 2025-26 Fire Services Non-Ad Valorem Assessments. 25-1039 Approved Pass
  113. R.29. Adopt Tentative Rate Resolution for the 2025-26 Island Club West Utility Municipal Service Benefit Unit ("MSBU"). (No fiscal impact) 25-1049 Approved Pass
  114. R.30. Adopt Tentative Rate Resolution for the 2025-26 Skyview Utility Municipal Service Benefit Unit ("MSBU"). (No fiscal impact) 25-1050 Approved Pass
  115. R.31. Adopt Tentative Rate Resolution for the 2025-26 Street Lighting Assessments. (No fiscal impact) 25-1038 Approved Pass
  116. R.32. Adopt Tentative Assessment Resolution and Assessment Roll for the 2025-26 Excessive Bulk Waste Assessments to be collected by the Uniform Method of Collection of Non-Ad Valorem Assessments on the tax bill. (No fiscal impact) 25-1041 Approved Pass
  117. R.33. Adopt Tentative Assessment Resolution and Assessment Roll for the 2025-26 Nuisance Abatement Assessments to be collected by the Uniform Method of Collection of Non-Ad Valorem Assessments on the tax bill. (No fiscal impact) 25-1040 Approved Pass
  118. R.34. Adopt Residential Waste Program Services Tentative Assessment Resolution setting the Estimated Assessment Rates for Fiscal Year 2025-26. (No fiscal impact) 25-1051 Approved Pass
  119. R.35. Approve 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. 25-1072 Approved Pass
  120. 116 ANNOUNCEMENTS