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June 3, 2025 ·9:00 AM Final-revised

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Agenda — 119 items

  1. 1 CALL TO ORDER - 9:00 a.m. (RICK WILSON, CHAIR) ▶ jump to 0:12
  2. 1 Rollcall ▶ jump to 0:03
  3. 2 INVOCATION ▶ jump to 0:16
  4. 2 Note ▶ jump to 0:06
  5. 3 Murphy Hanley, Polk County Fire Rescue Chaplain ▶ jump to 0:18
  6. 3 Note ▶ jump to 0:06
  7. 4 PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE (RICK WILSON, CHAIR) ▶ jump to 1:01
  8. 4 Rollcall ▶ jump to 0:10
  9. A. PRESENTATIONS and RECOGNITIONS ▶ jump to 1:20
  10. A.1. Dee Dee Beaver, Retired Comptroller Division Director for Stacy M. Butterfield, CPA, Clerk & Comptroller Polk County, FL, to present the Government Finance Officers’ Association (GFOA) Certificate of Achievement Awards for Financial Reporting for the 2023 Annual Comprehensive Financial Report and the 2023 Popular Annual Financial Report to Stacy M. Butterfield, CPA, Clerk and Comptroller. She will present the GFOA Distinguished Budget Award for 2023 to Commissioner Rick Wilson, Chairman, Board of County Commissioners. 25-0863 ▶ jump to 1:22
  11. B. CEREMONIAL PROCLAMATIONS
  12. C. REQUEST FROM THE GENERAL PUBLIC/AUDIENCE AND OPPORTUNITY TO BE HEARD ▶ jump to 12:50
  13. C.1. Eve Salimbene to discuss transparency at Animal Control. ▶ jump to 13:05
  14. C.2. G. Robert Weedon, DVM, MPH to discuss revising Polk County's animal ordinance. ▶ jump to 16:43
  15. C.3. Jennifer Castro to discuss rescue partnerships with Animal Control. ▶ jump to 20:04
  16. C.4. Comments. ▶ jump to 25:44
  17. D. APPROVE CONSENT AGENDA ▶ jump to 94:00
  18. D.1. Approve Consent Agenda. 25-0890 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 94:09
  19. E. COUNTY COMPTROLLER (STACY M. BUTTERFIELD, CPA) ▶ jump to 95:23
  20. E.1. Disbursements. 25-0891 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 96:34
  21. E.2. Minutes of Regular Board meeting held on May 20, 2025. 25-0892 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 96:51
  22. F. REQUEST FROM ELECTED OFFICIAL and OTHER GOVERNMENTAL AGENCY
  23. G. COUNTY ATTORNEY (RANDY MINK)
  24. H. COUNTY MANAGER (BILL BEASLEY) ▶ jump to 96:54
  25. H.1. Approve agreement with Jones Edmunds & Associates, Inc. for professional engineering services for the Phase IV Landfill Cells at North Central Landfill (NCLF). ($2,940,797.77 one-time expense) 25-0919 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 102:48
  26. H.2. Approve agreement with AECOM Technical Services, Inc.to test their technology to reduce Harmful Algae Blooms (HABs) from the Upper Saddle Creek surface waters. ($2,300,000.00 one-time expense) 25-0925 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 107:12
  27. H.3. Approve agreement with The Lunz Group, LLC, for architectural & engineering services for the Polk County Agricultural Center Complex. ($1,572,400.00 onetime expense for Phase I) 25-0924 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 109:42
  28. I. COMMISSIONER DISTRICT 1 (BECKY TROUTMAN) ▶ jump to 110:25
  29. I.1. Reappoint Sean Malott as a Member (Seat 1) of the Polk County Industrial Development Authority, for the three-year term, June 4, 2025 through June 3, 2028. 25-0929 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 110:58
  30. I.2. Commissioner Troutman Comments. ▶ jump to 111:01
  31. J. COMMISSIONER DISTRICT 3 (BILL BRASWELL) ▶ jump to 112:26
  32. J.1. Commissioner Braswell Comments.
  33. K. COMMISSIONER DISTRICT 4 (MARTHA SANTIAGO) ▶ jump to 112:28
  34. K.1. Commissioner Santiago Comments. ▶ jump to 112:29
  35. L. COMMISSIONER DISTRICT 5 (MICHAEL SCOTT) ▶ jump to 112:31
  36. L.1. Commissioner Scott Comments. ▶ jump to 112:31
  37. 33 PAGE BREAK
  38. M. COMMISSIONER DISTRICT 2 (RICK WILSON, CHAIR) ▶ jump to 112:33
  39. M.1. Chair Wilson Comments.
  40. N. LAY BOARD APPOINTMENTS
  41. O. EXPEDITED HEARINGS PURSUANT TO RESOLUTION NO. 2022-089 ▶ jump to 112:36
  42. O.1. Public Hearing (LDCPAL-2024-19 Minute Maid Ramp Road 1 CPA) (Transmittal Hearing) to consider a Comprehensive Plan Map Amendment to change from Residential High (RHX) to Tourism Commercial Center (TCCX) on 3.2 ± acres of a parent tract of 13.47 ± acres. (No Fiscal Impact) 25-0907 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 116:51
  43. P. PUBLIC HEARINGS ▶ jump to 116:56
  44. P.1. Public Hearing to Consider Adoption of a Resolution Allowing for the Installation of Four Traffic Calming Devices (Speed Humps) on Eleventh Street Southeast, Near Highland City. (estimated $20,000.00 one-time expense) 25-0656 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 119:01
  45. P.2. Public Hearing to Consider Adoption of a Resolution Allowing for the Installation of Three Traffic Calming Devices (Speed Humps) on Friedlander Road, Near Highland Park Manor. (estimated $15,000.00 one-time expense) 25-0657 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 125:04
  46. Q. WORK SESSION ITEMS
  47. R. CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS
  48. R. COMMISSIONER DISTRICT 1
  49. R. COMMISSIONER DISTRICT 2
  50. R. COMMISSIONER DISTRICT 3
  51. R. COMMISSIONER DISTRICT 4
  52. R. COMMISSIONER DISTRICT 5
  53. R. COUNTY COMPTROLLER
  54. R.1. Removal of equipment from inventory as listed on Blanket Removal Form 2218. 25-0912 Approved Pass
  55. R. COUNTY MANAGER
  56. R. ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
  57. R. TOURISM/SPORTS MARKETING
  58. R. OFFICE OF PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT
  59. R.2. SET HEARING: (LDCPAS-2025-3 Lake Gibson Estates CPA) to consider the adoption of a Small-Scale Comprehensive Plan Amendment to change the Future Land Use from Residential Low (RL) to Residential Medium (RM) on ± 2.51 acres to in the Urban Growth Area (UGA). The suggested adoption hearing date is June 17, 2025, at 9:15 a.m. 25-0908 Approved Pass
  60. R.3. SET HEARING: (LDCPAS-2025-5 Lake Hancock Road CPA) to consider the adoption of a Small-Scale Comprehensive Plan Amendment to change the Future Land Use from Business Park Center (BPC-2X) to Residential Low (RL-4X) on ± 2.28 acres in the Transit Supportive Development Area (TSDA) and the US 98 Selected Area Plan (SAP). The suggested adoption hearing date is June 17, 2025, at 9:15 a.m. 25-0909 Approved Pass
  61. R.4. SET HEARING: (LDCT-2025-10 Temporary Storm Debris Handling LDC Text Amendment) to amend Chapter 2, Section 207, Temporary Uses, subsection 207.L, Road Construction Material/Equipment, add a Subsection 207.M, Processing Management, and Disposal of Yard Debris Collected from major storms. The suggested hearing dates are for the first reading on June 17, 2025, at 9:15 a.m. and the second reading on July 1, 2025, at 9:15 a.m. 25-0910 Approved Pass
  62. R.5. Conditional Approval of McCall Road Estates Plat. (No Fiscal Impact) 25-0904 Approved Pass
  63. R.6. Accept Aston Pointe (aka Neo at Four Corners) potable water, wastewater and reclaim water utility system improvements for ownership, operation, and maintenance by Polk County Utilities. (No Fiscal Impact) 25-0896 Approved Pass
  64. R.7. Accept a one-year warranty and surety in the amount of $21,370.92 in the form of Maintenance Bond No. CIC1934047 for Aston Pointe (aka Neo at Four Corners). (No Fiscal Impact) 25-0897 Approved Pass
  65. R.8. Accept Babson Court potable water utility system improvements for ownership, operation, and maintenance by Polk County Utilities. (No Fiscal Impact) 25-0898 Approved Pass
  66. R.9. Accept a one-year warranty and surety in the amount of $14,367.27 in the form of Maintenance Bond No. 4184112 for Babson Court. (No Fiscal Impact) 25-0899 Approved Pass
  67. R.10. Accept Performance Surety in the amount of $1,330,111.94 in the form of Performance Bond No. DUA003200 for Fox Branch Ranch Phase 1B. (No Fiscal Impact) 25-0900 Approved Pass
  68. R.11. Accept Performance Surety in the amount of $42,216.90 in the form of Performance Bond No. 41K237630 for Holden Road. (No Fiscal Impact) 25-0903 Approved Pass
  69. R.12. Accept Performance 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) 25-0905 Approved Pass
  70. R.13. Accept Performance Surety in the amount of $78,279.76 in the form of Performance Bond No. 1001192915 for Trimak County Line Road. (No Fiscal Impact) 25-0906 Approved Pass
  71. R.14. Approve recommended changes to the functional classification of select Polk County roads: Dean Street, Camp Mack Road, Minute Maid Ramp Road 1, Tangelo Road, and Waterfield Road. (No fiscal impact) 25-0901 Approved Pass
  72. R.15. First amendment to Citrus Ridge Drive and US HWY 27 development agreement 25-0942 Approved Pass
  73. R.16. Accept Commercial Performance Surety in the amount of $2,577,559.31 in the form of Commercial Performance Bond No. L273755-2152 for Shoppes at Citrus Ridge. (No Fiscal Impact) 25-0943 Approved Pass
  74. R. BUILDING
  75. R. DEPUTY COUNTY MANAGER
  76. R. BUDGET & MANAGEMENT SERVICES
  77. R. PROCUREMENT
  78. R. COMMUNICATIONS
  79. R. COOPERATIVE EXTENSION SERVICES
  80. R. HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES
  81. R.17. Approve State Housing Initiative Partnership (SHIP) Program rehabilitation/replacement program Homeowner Assistance Agreement and Grant Agreement for property located in Davenport, FL, for Case #RC24-SHIP-008. ($196,986.21 one-time expense). 25-0860 Approved Pass
  82. R. EQUITY & HUMAN RESOURCES
  83. R. INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
  84. R. CODE ENFORCEMENT
  85. R. COURT SERVICES
  86. R.18. Approve Certificate of Participation - Edward Byrne Justice Assistance Grant - Countywide (JAGC) Program FY 2024. (No fiscal impact) 25-0902 Approved Pass
  87. R. RISK MANAGEMENT
  88. 84 PAGE BREAK
  89. R. COMMUNITY HEALTH CARE
  90. R.19. Approve Polk HealthCare Plan Medical Services Agreements with Elon Health Primary Care, LLC for primary care services and Elon Health, LLC for urgent care services. (estimated annual amount less than $100,000 per agreement) 25-0887 Approved Pass
  91. R. FACILITIES MANAGEMENT
  92. R. FLEET MANAGEMENT
  93. R. PARKS & NATURAL RESOURCES
  94. R. FIRE RESCUE
  95. R.20. Requesting the approval of the renewal application of Certificate of Public Convenience and Necessity (COPCN) for AmeriCare Ambulance Service, lnc. 25-0691 Approved Pass
  96. R. EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT
  97. R. REAL ESTATE SERVICES
  98. R.21. SET HEARING to consider a request to vacate a portion of platted and unmaintained right-of-way shown on the map of The Goldenbough Association’s Plat of Home Sites. (Suggested hearing date is June 17, 2025, at 9:00 a.m. or immediately following the regular agenda) 25-0895 Approved Pass
  99. R.22. Authorize an Easement to the City of Lakeland in conjunction with a sanitary sewer lift station associated with the Moore Road Fire Station. (No fiscal impact) 25-0867 Approved Pass
  100. R.23. Accept Quit Claim Deed from CH Dev Bradbury, LLC, a Florida limited liability company, for additional right-of-way along Snell Creek Road. (No fiscal impact) 25-0888 Approved Pass
  101. R.24. Accept Quit Claim Deed for additional right-of-way in conjunction with the Impact Fee Credit Agreement - Mirabella Road Extension. (No fiscal impact) 25-0894 Approved Pass
  102. R.25. Accept Quit Claim Deed from Hall Construction Management, Inc. for additional right-of-way for the intersection of States Street and Winter Lake Road. (No fiscal impact) 25-0917 Approved Pass
  103. R. ROADS & DRAINAGE
  104. R.26. Set Hearing to Consider Adopting a Resolution Allowing for the Installation of Traffic Calming Devices (Speed Humps) on Harney Street near Bartow. (Suggested Hearing Date: Tuesday, July 15, 2025, at 9:15 a.m.) (No fiscal impact) 25-0879 Approved Pass
  105. R.27. Approve and Authorize the Chairman to Execute Amendment to the Traffic Signal Maintenance and Compensation Agreement with the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) to Include Updated Exhibit “A” for FY 2025/2026. ($1,075,879.00 one-time revenue/no match required) 25-0878 Approved Pass
  106. R.28. Approve amendment No. 5 to Agreement 18-73 with Dewberry Engineers, Inc. for CR 557 (Buena Vista Drive) widening professional services. ($169,142.01 one-time expense) 25-0920 Approved Pass
  107. R.29. Approve selection committee’s recommendation to authorize staff to negotiate construction engineering and inspection (CEI) services agreements with AECOM Technical Services Inc., Eisman & Russo, Inc., RS&H, Inc., and WSB LLC. (No fiscal impact) 25-0918 Approved Pass
  108. R. UTILITIES
  109. R. SOLID WASTE
  110. R. ELECTED OFFICIAL AND OTHER GOVERNMENTAL AGENCY
  111. R. COURT RELATED
  112. R. POLK COUNTY PROPERTY APPRAISER
  113. R. POLK COUNTY SHERIFF
  114. R. POLK COUNTY SUPERVISOR OF ELECTIONS
  115. R. POLK COUNTY TAX COLLECTOR
  116. R. WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT BOARD
  117. R. COUNTY ATTORNEY
  118. R.30. SET PUBLIC HEARING to consider adoption of an Assessment Resolution and Non-Ad Valorem Assessment Roll pursuant to Ord. 2022-029, as amended by Ord. 2024-028, the Polk County Local Provider Participation Fund Ordinance. (Suggested hearing date is June 17, 2025 at 9:00 a.m.) 25-0914 Approved Pass
  119. 115 ANNOUNCEMENTS