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May 20, 2025 ·9:00 AM Final-revised

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Agenda — 120 items

  1. 1 CALL TO ORDER - 9:00 a.m. (RICK WILSON, CHAIR) ▶ jump to 0:20
  2. 1 Rollcall ▶ jump to 0:06
  3. 2 INVOCATION ▶ jump to 0:21
  4. 2 Note ▶ jump to 0:11
  5. 3 Murphy Hanley, Polk County Fire Rescue Chaplain ▶ jump to 0:22
  6. 3 Note ▶ jump to 0:11
  7. 4 PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE (RICK WILSON, CHAIR) ▶ jump to 1:07
  8. 4 Rollcall ▶ jump to 0:17
  9. A. PRESENTATIONS and RECOGNITIONS
  10. A.1. Lance Schmidt, Managing Principal of Office, Central Florida of CliftonLarsonAllen, LLP will present the Annual Comprehensive Financial Audit for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2024. 25-0825 ▶ jump to 4:35
  11. A.2. Employee Recognition 25-0852 ▶ jump to 1:40
  12. B. CEREMONIAL PROCLAMATIONS
  13. C. REQUEST FROM THE GENERAL PUBLIC/AUDIENCE AND OPPORTUNITY TO BE HEARD ▶ jump to 10:42
  14. C.1. Regional Community Council (Ken Henry & Linda Fife) to discuss the Thompson Nursery Road Phase II alignment project. ▶ jump to 10:55
  15. C.2. Comments. ▶ jump to 27:34
  16. D. APPROVE CONSENT AGENDA ▶ jump to 30:28
  17. D.1. Approve Consent Agenda. 25-0780 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 31:13
  18. E. COUNTY COMPTROLLER (STACY M. BUTTERFIELD, CPA) ▶ jump to 31:16
  19. E.1. Disbursements. 25-0781 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 32:23
  20. E.2. Minutes of Regular Board meeting held on May 6, 2025. 25-0782 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 32:41
  21. F. REQUEST FROM ELECTED OFFICIAL and OTHER GOVERNMENTAL AGENCY
  22. G. COUNTY ATTORNEY (RANDY MINK) ▶ jump to 32:46
  23. G.1. Discuss letter to the Governor regarding Senate Bill 180 Recommendation of Approval Pass ▶ jump to 38:54
  24. H. COUNTY MANAGER (BILL BEASLEY) ▶ jump to 39:41
  25. H.1. Approve Consultant Services Agreement (CSA) No. 2022-064-03 with Kisinger Campo & Associates Corp. to provide professional engineering services for Bone Valley ATV Park Campground. ($864,752.29) 25-0834 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 42:31
  26. H.2. Approve agreement with Carollo Engineers, Inc. to provide Part 1 engineering services for the East Regional Wastewater Treatment Facility. ($490,426.00 one-time expense) 25-0831 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 45:24
  27. H.3. Approve Construction Agreement with CSX Transportation, Inc., (CSX) for the CR 35A Kathleen Road @ Deeson Road Intersection Improvement Project. Also accept a Deed of Easement from CSX and approve payment for the purchase thereof. ($541,047 one-time expense) 25-0774 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 47:56
  28. I. COMMISSIONER DISTRICT 1 (BECKY TROUTMAN) ▶ jump to 47:58
  29. I.1. Commissioner Troutman Comments. ▶ jump to 47:59
  30. J. COMMISSIONER DISTRICT 3 (BILL BRASWELL) ▶ jump to 49:08
  31. J.1. Commissioner Braswell Comments. ▶ jump to 49:09
  32. K. COMMISSIONER DISTRICT 4 (MARTHA SANTIAGO) ▶ jump to 49:10
  33. K.1. Commissioner Santiago Comments. ▶ jump to 49:10
  34. L. COMMISSIONER DISTRICT 5 (MICHAEL SCOTT) ▶ jump to 49:12
  35. L.1. Commissioner Scott Comments. ▶ jump to 49:12
  36. M. COMMISSIONER DISTRICT 2 (RICK WILSON, CHAIR) ▶ jump to 49:13
  37. M.1. Chair Wilson Comments. ▶ jump to 49:14
  38. 34 PAGE BREAK
  39. N. LAY BOARD APPOINTMENTS ▶ jump to 49:16
  40. N.1. Reappoint Mark Ferreira as a member of the Housing and Neighborhood Development Office Affordable Housing Advisory Committee (AHAC). (No fiscal impact). 25-0763 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 49:49
  41. N.2. Appoint Vermishia Pitts as a new member of the Housing and Neighborhood Development Office Affordable Housing Advisory Committee (AHAC). (No fiscal impact). 25-0767 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 50:16
  42. O. EXPEDITED HEARINGS PURSUANT TO RESOLUTION NO. 2022-089 ▶ jump to 50:27
  43. O.1. Public Hearing (LDCPAS-2025-1 Richard Munday CPA Amendment) (Adoption Hearing) to consider the adoption of a Small-Scale Comprehensive Plan Amendment to change the Future Land Use designation on 1.47 acres from Residential-Suburban (RS) to Linear Commercial Corridor (LCC). (No Fiscal Impact) 25-0822 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 54:09
  44. P. PUBLIC HEARINGS ▶ jump to 54:15
  45. P.1. Public Hearing to consider the adoption of an Ordinance of the Polk County Board of County Commissioners repealing and restating Ordinance 91-13, the “Polk County Waterway Protection Code”, as amended, to update and clarify language, add and amend definitions, and create authority to establish designated swim areas and vessel exclusion zones. 25-0700 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 74:38
  46. P.2. Consider the approval of a Resolution of the Board of County Commissioners of Polk County, Florida, establishing designated swim areas and vessel exclusion zones in certain portions of Lake Winterset, Lake Clinch, and Lake Ariana. 25-0701 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 74:49
  47. Q. WORK SESSION ITEMS ▶ jump to 75:32
  48. Q.1. Solid Waste Gate Disposal Fee Adjustments (Dale Henderson, Solid Waste Division Director) ▶ jump to 75:33
  49. R. CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS
  50. R. COMMISSIONER DISTRICT 1
  51. R. COMMISSIONER DISTRICT 2
  52. R. COMMISSIONER DISTRICT 3
  53. R. COMMISSIONER DISTRICT 4
  54. R. COMMISSIONER DISTRICT 5
  55. R. COUNTY COMPTROLLER
  56. R.1. Removal of equipment from inventory as listed on Blanket Removal Form 2217. 25-0775 Approved Pass
  57. R.2. Proposed Fiscal Year 2025/2026 budgets for Astonia, Auburn Lakes, Bradbury, Champion's Reserve, Crosswinds West, Eagle Hammock, East 547 and Eden Hills Community Development Districts. 25-0827 Approved Pass
  58. R. COUNTY MANAGER
  59. R. ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
  60. R. TOURISM/SPORTS MARKETING
  61. R. OFFICE OF PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT
  62. R.3. SET HEARING: (LDCPAL-2024-19 Minute Maid Rd Ramp 1 CPA) to consider the adoption of a Large-Scale Comprehensive Plan Amendment to change the Future Land Use designation on 3.2+/- acres of a total 13.47+/- acres from Residential High (RHX) to Tourism Commercial Center (TCCX) in the Transit Supportive Development Area (TSDA). The suggested transmittal hearing date is June 3, 2025, at 9:15 a.m. and the adoption hearing date is August 5, 2025, at 9:15 a.m. 25-0824 Approved Pass
  63. R.4. Conditional Approval of Bimini Bay Phase 1 Tract K Replat Plat. (No fiscal impact) 25-0819 Approved Pass
  64. R.5. Conditional Approval of Galloway Estates Plat. (No Fiscal Impact) 25-0820 Approved Pass
  65. R.6. Conditional Approval of Parker Estates Plat. (No Fiscal Impact) 25-0837 Approved Pass
  66. R.7. Accept Hillpointe Davenport - Gaines Road potable water, wastewater and reclaim water utility system improvements for ownership, operation, and maintenance by Polk County Utilities. (No Fiscal Impact) 25-0835 Approved Pass
  67. R.8. Accept a one-year warranty and surety in the amount of $232,772.34 in the form of Maintenance Bond No. PB11511003821 for Hillpointe Davenport - Gaines Road. (No Fiscal Impact) 25-0836 Approved Pass
  68. R.9. Accept Performance Surety in the amount of $5,110,822.35 in the form of Performance Bond No. 800178940 for Applewood Reserve. (No Fiscal Impact) 25-0844 Approved Pass
  69. R.10. Approve selection committee’s recommendation to authorize staff negotiations with Gurr Professional Services, Inc. for 3rd party review of phosphate land development applications. (No Fiscal Impact) 25-0842 Approved Pass
  70. R. BUILDING
  71. R. DEPUTY COUNTY MANAGER
  72. R. BUDGET & MANAGEMENT SERVICES
  73. R. PROCUREMENT
  74. R. COMMUNICATIONS
  75. R. COOPERATIVE EXTENSION SERVICES
  76. R. HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES
  77. R.11. Approve Subcontract Amendment Fourteen between the Ounce of Prevention Fund of Florida and Polk County. (No Fiscal Impact) 25-0650 Approved Pass
  78. R.12. Approve Subcontract Amendment Fifteen, between The Ounce of Prevention Fund of Florida, Healthy Families Florida, and the Polk County Board of County Commissioners for Fiscal Year 2024-2025. (No Fiscal Impact) 25-0816 Approved Pass
  79. R. EQUITY & HUMAN RESOURCES
  80. R. INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
  81. R. CODE ENFORCEMENT
  82. R. COURT SERVICES
  83. R. RISK MANAGEMENT
  84. R. COMMUNITY HEALTH CARE
  85. R. FACILITIES MANAGEMENT
  86. R. FLEET MANAGEMENT
  87. R. PARKS & NATURAL RESOURCES
  88. R.13. Approve agreement with Showdown ATV LLC to provide all-terrain vehicle rental services at Bone Valley ATV Park. ($4,800.00 annual revenue) 25-0829 Approved Pass
  89. R. FIRE RESCUE
  90. R. EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT
  91. R. REAL ESTATE SERVICES
  92. R.14. Approve Agreement between Fox Branch Ranch Community Development District and Polk County in conjunction with the Rolling Oak Estate Drainage Project. ($40,000 one-time expense) 25-0828 Approved Pass
  93. R.15. Accept Quit Claim Deed for property being donated for conservation preservation, Keller Estate. (No fiscal impact) 25-0783 Approved Pass
  94. R.16. Authorize a County Deed to the State of Florida, Department of Transportation (“FDOT”) and accept the subsequent easement for ingress/egress from FDOT, all in conjunction with the West Pipkin Road project. (No fiscal impact) 25-0817 Approved Pass
  95. R.17. Approve Agreements for Transfer of Public Road between the Town of Dundee and Polk County for portions of Lake Mabel Loop Road, Canal Road and Tindel Camp Road and authorize County Deeds for the rights-of-way associated therewith. (No fiscal impact) 25-0833 Approved Pass
  96. R.18. Approve Right of Way Agreement between Polk County and School Board of Polk County in conjunction with the Spirit Lake Road at Sheffield Road and Old Bartow/Eagle Lake Road Intersection Project, Parcel 102. (No Fiscal Impact) 25-0840 Approved Pass
  97. R.19. Accept Polk County Utilities Easement from 6367 Lake Wilson Ground Owner, LLC, as requested through the Development Review Process. (No fiscal impact) 25-0847 Approved Pass
  98. R. ROADS & DRAINAGE
  99. R.20. Approve Road Closure Request in Accordance with the Ordinance No. 2025-020 25-0848 Approved Pass
  100. R.21. Approve Consultant Services Authorization (CSA) No. 22-098-04 with WSP USA Inc. (Consultant) for the Vaughn Road Widening Project ($158,670.05 one-time expense). 25-0764 Approved Pass
  101. R.22. Adopt a Resolution Setting Speed Limits on Caloosa Ridge Avenue, Caloosa Ridge Trail and Caloosa Ridge Way, within the Caloosa Ridge Subdivision near Babson Park. ($537.41 one-time expense) 25-0818 Approved Pass
  102. R.23. Adopt a Resolution Setting Speed Limit on Charles Lane, near Lakeland. ($121.23 one-time expense) 25-0821 Approved Pass
  103. R.24. Approve recommended alignment alternative for the Thompson Nursery Road Phase II/Segment 5 Widening Project (No fiscal impact). 25-0843 Approved Pass
  104. R. UTILITIES
  105. R.25. Approve the Second Amendment and Reinstated Agreement to Cooperative Funding Agreement No. 21CF0003413 with the Southwest Florida Water Management District for the Polk County Direct Potable Reuse Feasibility and Pilot project (Q209). (For a schedule amendment only) 25-0826 Approved Pass
  106. R. SOLID WASTE
  107. R. ELECTED OFFICIAL AND OTHER GOVERNMENTAL AGENCY
  108. R. COURT RELATED
  109. R. POLK COUNTY PROPERTY APPRAISER
  110. R. POLK COUNTY SHERIFF
  111. R. POLK COUNTY SUPERVISOR OF ELECTIONS
  112. R. POLK COUNTY TAX COLLECTOR
  113. R. WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT BOARD
  114. R. COUNTY ATTORNEY
  115. R.26. SET PUBLIC HEARING to consider adoption of an ordinance to create the Master Inwood Street Lighting Municipal Service Benefit Unit (MSBU) (Suggested Hearing Date: June 3, 2025 at 9:00 a.m.) 25-0830 Approved Pass
  116. R.27. Approve Mediated Settlement Agreements with KSI Enterprises, Inc. for County acquisition of Parcels 102 and104, and with Mary Elizabeth Pierce and Matthew C. Pierce for Parcel 103, all in conjunction with the CR542A (Galloway Road) at 10th Street Project. ($228,083.00 one-time expense) 25-0784 Approved Pass
  117. R.28. Request Board adopt a Resolution Approving the Issuance by the Housing Finance Authority of Polk County, Florida of its Multifamily Housing Revenue Bonds in the Aggregate Face Amount Not to Exceed $27,800,000 to Provide Funds to Finance a Multifamily Residential Rental Housing Facility for Persons or Families of Low and Moderate Income to Be Owned by Lakewood Terrace Preservation, Ltd., or an Affiliate Thereof, Located in Polk County Florida and Provide an Effective Date. 25-0832 Approved Pass
  118. R.29. Adopt Resolution Approving Repeal of Fire Department Burn Ban 25-01. 25-0877 Approved Pass
  119. R.30. Adopt resolution adopting policy not to consider proclamations. 25-0893 Approved Pass
  120. 116 ANNOUNCEMENTS