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February 18, 2025 ·9:00 AM Final-revised

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Agenda — 131 items

  1. 1 CALL TO ORDER - 9:00 a.m. (RICK WILSON, CHAIR) ▶ jump to 0:19
  2. 1 Rollcall ▶ jump to 0:05
  3. 2 INVOCATION ▶ jump to 0:23
  4. 2 Note ▶ jump to 0:09
  5. 3 Murphy Hanley, Polk County Fire Rescue Chaplain ▶ jump to 0:39
  6. 3 Note ▶ jump to 0:09
  7. 4 PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE (RICK WILSON, CHAIR) ▶ jump to 1:03
  8. 4 Rollcall ▶ jump to 0:16
  9. A. PRESENTATIONS and RECOGNITIONS ▶ jump to 1:21
  10. A.1. Employee Recognition 25-0209 ▶ jump to 1:25
  11. B. CEREMONIAL PROCLAMATIONS
  12. C. REQUEST FROM THE GENERAL PUBLIC/AUDIENCE AND OPPORTUNITY TO BE HEARD ▶ jump to 7:57
  13. C.1. Comments. ▶ jump to 7:59
  14. D. APPROVE CONSENT AGENDA ▶ jump to 27:01
  15. D.1. Approve Consent Agenda. 25-0177 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 27:12
  16. E. COUNTY COMPTROLLER (STACY M. BUTTERFIELD, CPA) ▶ jump to 27:16
  17. E.1. Disbursements. 25-0178 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 28:22
  18. E.2. Minutes of Regular Board meeting held on February 4, 2025. 25-0179 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 28:38
  19. F. REQUEST FROM ELECTED OFFICIAL and OTHER GOVERNMENTAL AGENCY
  20. G. COUNTY ATTORNEY (RANDY MINK) ▶ jump to 28:48
  21. G.1. Deny the Request for Road Closure of W. Lake Marion Road for 60 days dated January 31, 2025. 25-0270 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 29:19
  22. H. COUNTY MANAGER (BILL BEASLEY) ▶ jump to 29:37
  23. H.1. Approve the Construction Manager at Risk (CMAR), Guaranteed Maximum Price (GMP) Addendum No. 2 to Agreement 2023-074 with Wharton-Smith, Inc. for the Northeast Regional Wastewater Treatment Facility (NERWWTF). ($30,421,036.00 onetime expense) 25-0222 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 38:13
  24. H.2. Approval of Amendment to Agreement between the Polk Regional Water Cooperative (PRWC) and Polk County for the PRWC Heartland Protection and Sustainability Project, Polk County Alternative Water Supply Receiving Facilities (Project 6), for which the Florida Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP) awarded state funds via grant Agreement Number LPA0212 ($416,098 reimbursable expenses). 25-0231 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 41:01
  25. H.3. Requesting approval of 75 additional positions to address the overtime issues within field operations (estimated $9,200,000 annual recurring cost). 25-0271 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 43:24
  26. I. COMMISSIONER DISTRICT 1 (BECKY TROUTMAN) ▶ jump to 44:45
  27. I.1. Commissioner Troutman Comments. ▶ jump to 44:46
  28. J. COMMISSIONER DISTRICT 3 (BILL BRASWELL) ▶ jump to 44:48
  29. J.1. Reappoint Steve Bissonnette as a Member of the Citizens HealthCare Oversight Committee, representing Senior Citizens, for the four-year term, March 2, 2025 through March 1, 2029. 25-0246 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 45:07
  30. J.2. Commissioner Braswell Comments. ▶ jump to 45:17
  31. K. COMMISSIONER DISTRICT 4 (MARTHA SANTIAGO) ▶ jump to 45:18
  32. K.1. Commissioner Santiago Comments. ▶ jump to 45:19
  33. L. COMMISSIONER DISTRICT 5 (MICHAEL SCOTT) ▶ jump to 45:20
  34. L.1. Reappoint Cauney Bamberg as a Member of the Citizens HealthCare Oversight Committee, representing Business Community, for the four-year term, March 3, 2025, through March 2, 2029. 25-0247 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 45:34
  35. L.2. Commissioner Scott Comments.
  36. M. COMMISSIONER DISTRICT 2 (RICK WILSON, CHAIR) ▶ jump to 45:43
  37. M.1. Chair Wilson Comments. ▶ jump to 45:44
  38. N. LAY BOARD APPOINTMENTS ▶ jump to 45:45
  39. N.1. Appoint Chad McLeod (City of Lakeland elected official) as a member of the Tourist Development Council effective February 27, 2025. 25-0150 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 45:55
  40. O. EXPEDITED HEARINGS PURSUANT TO RESOLUTION NO. 2022-089 ▶ jump to 46:28
  41. O.1. Public Hearing (LDCPAL-2024-12 North Prong IND CPA) (Adoption Hearing) to consider the adoption of a Large-Scale Comprehensive Plan Amendment to change the Future Land Use designation on 420 acres from Phosphate Mining (PM) and Agricultural/Residential-Rural (A/RR) to Industrial (IND) and to change the text of Section 2.135 of the Comprehensive Plan to limit the intensity of the IND activity on certain areas of the site. This case is related to LDCT-2024-19. (No Fiscal Impact). 25-0190 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 50:42
  42. O.2. Public Hearing (LDCT-2024-19 North Prong LDC Text Amendment) (Adoption Hearing) to consider a change to the text of the Land Development Code Appendix E, Section E105, to limit the intensity of the IND on certain areas of the property. This request is related to LDCPAL-2024-12. (No Fiscal Impact). 25-0192 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 52:31
  43. O.3. Public Hearing (LDCPAL-2024-11 Mosaic Nichols PM CPA Amendment) (Adoption Hearing) to consider the adoption of a Large-Scale Comprehensive Plan Amendment to change the Future Land Use designation on 420 acres from Agricultural/Residential-Rural (A/RR) to Phosphate Mining (PM). (No Fiscal Impact). 25-0214 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 53:48
  44. O.4. Public Hearing (LDCPAS-2024-27 LaRoche Road 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 Employment Center (ECX) to Residential Medium (RMX) on 18.35 +/- acres of a 23.78 +/- acre parcel. This case is related to LDCT-2024-22. (No Fiscal Impact) 25-0212 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 58:07
  45. O.5. Public Hearing (LDCT-2024-22, Section 2.135, Parcel Specific Future Land Use Amendments) (Adoption Hearing), to consider the adoption of LDCT-2024-22, an applicant-initiated request to impose conditions for development on site that include additional buffering and development requirements. This case is related to LDCPAS-2024-27. 25-0224 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 61:03
  46. 42 PAGE BREAK
  47. P. PUBLIC HEARINGS ▶ jump to 61:13
  48. P.1. Public Hearing (LDCPAS-2024-25 Boy Scout Road RCC CPA) (Adoption Hearing) to consider the adoption of a Small-Scale Comprehensive Plan Amendment (CPA) to change the Future Land Use designation on 6.5 acres from Agricultural/Residential-Rural (A/RR) to Rural Cluster Center (RCC) in the Rural Development Area and to change the text of Section 2.135 of the Comprehensive Plan to allow for the adoption of the State Road 60 & Boy Scout Road RCC Activity Center Plan (ACP). This case is related to LDCT-2024-27. (No Fiscal Impact) 25-0191 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 72:58
  49. P.2. Public Hearing (LDCT-2024-27 SR 60 & Boy Scout Road RCC ACP Text Amendment) (Second Reading) to consider the adoption of a joint County and applicant-initiated ordinance amending the Land Development Code. This case is related to LDCPAL-2024-25. No Fiscal Impact. 25-0193 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 74:18
  50. P.3. Public Hearing (LDCPAL-2024-9 Deen Still COREX CPA) (Transmittal Hearing) for a Future Land Use designation change from Conservation COREX in the Rural Development Area (RDA) and the Rural Special Protection Area (SPA) to Business Park Center-X (BPCX) in the Transit Supportive Development Area (TSDA), Ridge SPA and Ronald Regan Selected Area Plan on 7.036± acres. This case was continued from February 4, 2024. (No Fiscal Impact) (Withdrawn by Applicant) 25-0213 ▶ jump to 74:46
  51. P.4. Public Hearing to consider adoption of a Resolution to vacate a portion of deeded and maintained right-of-way for Mosely Road as well as portions of reservation areas shown on the plat of Camp Monson, Lake Alfred, Florida. (No fiscal impact) 25-0168 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 77:36
  52. P.5. Public Hearing to consider adoption of a Resolution to vacate a portion of platted, unopened and unmaintained right-of-way shown as Marina Drive on the Plat of Poinciana Neighborhood 3 North, Village 7, Poinciana, Florida. (No fiscal impact) 25-0174 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 79:43
  53. Q. WORK SESSION ITEMS ▶ jump to 79:57
  54. Q.1. Warehouse and Industrial Impact Fees 1st Work Session (Extraordinary Circumstances) - 10:00 a.m. ▶ jump to 79:58
  55. R. CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS
  56. R. COMMISSIONER DISTRICT 1
  57. R. COMMISSIONER DISTRICT 2
  58. R. COMMISSIONER DISTRICT 3
  59. R. COMMISSIONER DISTRICT 4
  60. R. COMMISSIONER DISTRICT 5
  61. R. COUNTY COMPTROLLER
  62. R.1. Removal of equipment from inventory as listed on Blanket Removal Form 2211. 25-0182 Approved Pass
  63. R. COUNTY MANAGER
  64. R. ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
  65. R. TOURISM/SPORTS MARKETING
  66. R. OFFICE OF PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT
  67. R.2. SET HEARING: (LDCPAS-2024-28 Space Source CPA) to consider the adoption of a Small-Scale Comprehensive Plan Amendment to change the Future Land Use designation on 7.49+/- acres from Development of Regional Impact (DRI) to Neighborhood Activity Center (NAC), in the Utility Enclave Area (UEA). The suggested adoption hearing date is March 4, 2025, at 9:15 a.m. 25-0217 Approved Pass
  68. R.3. SET HEARING: (LDCT-2024-21 Accessory Structures LDC Text) to amend Chapter 2, Section 206.A, Accessory Dwelling units; Section 208.F, Accessory Structure Setbacks; Section 209.D, Accessory Structure Location and Chapter 9, Section 930, to add Accessory Dwelling Units. The suggested hearing dates are for the first reading on March 4, 2025, at 9:15 a.m. and the second reading on March 18, 2025, at 9:15 a.m. 25-0218 Approved Pass
  69. R.4. SET HEARING: (LDCU-2024-38 South Ft. Meade DRI Conditional Use Modification) to consider a request to extend the current Development Order expiration date an additional 20 years to continue processing mined material at the South Fort Meade beneficiation plant on 17,508.5 +/- acres in a Rural Development Area (RDA) and Phosphate Mining Future Land Use designation. The suggested hearing date is March 4, 2025, at 9:15 a.m. 25-0219 Approved Pass
  70. R.5. SET HEARING: (LDDRI-2024-1 South Ft. Meade DRI Conditional Use Modification) Request to extend the current Development Order expiration date an additional 20 years to continue processing mined material at the South Fort Meade beneficiation plant on 17,508.5 +/- acres in a Rural Development Area (RDA) and Phosphate Mining Future Land Use designation. The suggested hearing date is March 4, 2025, at 9:15 a.m. 25-0251 Approved Pass
  71. R.6. Accept Brentwood Townhomes Phases 4 and 5 potable, reclaimed, and wastewater utility system improvements for ownership, operation, and maintenance by Polk County Utilities. (No fiscal impact) 25-0183 Approved Pass
  72. R.7. Accept a one-year warranty and surety in the amount of $176,540.14 in the form of Maintenance Bond No. LICX1984331 for Brentwood Townhomes Phases 4 and 5. (No fiscal Impact) 25-0184 Approved Pass
  73. R.8. Accept Cascades Subdivision Phase 3 potable, reclaimed, and wastewater utility system improvements for ownership, operation, and maintenance by Polk County Utilities. (No Fiscal Impact) 25-0187 Approved Pass
  74. R.9. Accept a one-year warranty and surety in the amount of $187,040.45 in the form of Maintenance Bond No. LICX1984330 for Cascades Subdivision Phase 3. (No Fiscal Impact) 25-0186 Approved Pass
  75. R.10. Accept Performance Surety in the amount of $257,880.70 in the form of Performance Bond No. 2298100 for Campbell Subdivision. (No fiscal impact) 25-0185 Approved Pass
  76. R.11. Accept a cash Performance Surety in the amount of $14,676.37 for Dollar General Store 30973. (No Fiscal Impact) 25-0188 Approved Pass
  77. R.12. Approve the release of a warranty and surety in the amount of $153,880.95 in the form of Maintenance Bond No. SU1196176 for Ironwood Subdivision. (No Fiscal Impact) 25-0189 Approved Pass
  78. R. BUILDING
  79. R. DEPUTY COUNTY MANAGER
  80. R. BUDGET & MANAGEMENT SERVICES
  81. R.13. Request Board approve Federally-Funded Subaward and Grant Agreement for DR-4834 Hurricane Milton with the State of Florida, Florida Division of Emergency Management, and designate staff to execute actions within the agreement. (Estimated one-time federal $10,817,250.00) 25-0197 Approved Pass
  82. R.14. Resolution amending Polk County Resolution No. 25-002 and Resolution No. 25-003 clarifying the FY 24/25 budget after receiving grants from U.S. HUD (no fiscal impact). 25-0176 Approved Pass
  83. R. PROCUREMENT
  84. R. COMMUNICATIONS
  85. R. COOPERATIVE EXTENSION SERVICES
  86. R. HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES
  87. R.15. Approve modification of State Housing Initiatives Partnership (SHIP) Hurricane Housing Recovery Program (HHRP) Rehabilitation program, Homeowner Assistance Agreement and Grant Agreement for the property located in Dundee, FL. for Case #DR24-SHIP-IAN-017. ($8,638.00 one-time expense). 25-0180 Approved Pass
  88. R. EQUITY & HUMAN RESOURCES
  89. R. INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
  90. R. CODE ENFORCEMENT
  91. R. COURT SERVICES
  92. R. RISK MANAGEMENT
  93. R. COMMUNITY HEALTH CARE
  94. R. FACILITIES MANAGEMENT
  95. R. FLEET MANAGEMENT
  96. R. PARKS & NATURAL RESOURCES
  97. R. FIRE RESCUE
  98. R. EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT
  99. R. REAL ESTATE SERVICES
  100. R.16. SET HEARING to consider requests to vacate platted and unmaintained rights-of-way shown on the Revised Plat of Crooked Lake and platted right-of-way for Florence Ave shown as Florence Drive on the plat of J.A. Leslie Subdivision. (Suggested hearing date is March 4, 2025 at 9:00 a.m or immediately following the regular agenda) 25-0194 Approved Pass
  101. R.17. Approve Right-of-Way Agreement between Missionary Church Florida District Inc. and Polk County in conjunction with the Thompson Nursery Road Phase 1 - Segment 4 Project, Parcel 190. ($197,700 one-time expense) 25-0181 Approved Pass
  102. R.18. Approve Lease Agreement between Polk County and Outdoor Media, Inc. d/b/a Lakeland Outdoor Advertising in conjunction with an existing billboard on County owned property, Lyonal Drive. ($6,000 annual revenue) 25-0200 Approved Pass
  103. R.19. Adopt Resolutions of Necessity authorizing condemnation for transportation improvements to the intersection of CR 540 (Cypress Gardens Rd) at Lake Ned Rd, Project No. 5400194. (No fiscal impact) 25-0198 Approved Pass
  104. R.20. Approve Agreement for Transfer of Public Roads between the City of Davenport and Polk County for Huckleberry Road and Bargain Barn Road and authorize County Deeds for the rights-of-ways associated therewith. (No fiscal impact) 25-0210 Approved Pass
  105. R.21. Accept instrument for additional right-of-way along Old Polk City Road as requested through the Development Review Process. (No fiscal impact) 25-0216 Approved Pass
  106. R.22. Approve recommended alignment alternative and adopt resolution for the Holly Hill Road/Florida Development Road Project. (No fiscal impact) 25-0230 Approved Pass
  107. R.23. Approve recommended alignment alternative and adopt resolution for the Deen Still Road/North Ridge Trail/Waverly Barn Road Project. (No fiscal impact) 25-0232 Approved Pass
  108. R.24. Accept a Perpetual Joint Use Drainage Easement in conjunction with the North Ridge Trail Extension Infrastructure Agreement. (No fiscal impact) 25-0235 Approved Pass
  109. R. ROADS & DRAINAGE
  110. R.25. Approve West Pipkin Road Professional Services Amendment 8 with Patel, Greene & Associates. ($187,195.00 estimated one-time expense). 25-0221 Approved Pass
  111. R.26. Approve Consultant Services Authorization (CSA) No. 22-095-04 with Rummel, Klepper & Kahl, LLP (Consultant) for design services for the Fitzgerald Rd at State Road 37 Intersection Improvements Project. ($165,894.70 one-time expense) 25-0161 Approved Pass
  112. R.27. Approve Modification No. 1 to CSA No. 17-056-05 with NV5, Inc. (Consultant) for the Marigold Avenue at Hemlock Avenue Signalization project. ($10,663.00 one-time expense) 25-0147 Approved Pass
  113. R.28. Approve Modification No. 1 to CSA No. 17-056-04 with NV5, Inc. (Consultant) for the Marigold Ave at Lake Marion Creek Dr Signalization project. ($10,621.00 one-time expense) 25-0146 Approved Pass
  114. R.29. Adopt a Resolution Setting Parking Restrictions on Old Kissimmee Road, near Davenport ($131.10 one-time expense) 25-0145 Approved Pass
  115. R.30. Approve Road Closure Requests greater than 5 Days (No fiscal impact) 25-0245 Approved Pass
  116. R. UTILITIES
  117. R.31. Approve Change Order No. 1 to Contract 2023-050 with Killebrew, Inc. for the Crooked Lake Park Receivership Lift Station and Force Main Improvements project ($183,310.00 one-time ARP expense and 147 days). 25-0229 Approved Pass
  118. R. SOLID WASTE
  119. R.32. Approve selection committee’s recommendation to authorize staff negotiations with Jones Edmunds & Associates, Inc. for professional engineering services for the phase IV landfill construction. (No fiscal impact) 25-0199 Approved Pass
  120. R. ELECTED OFFICIAL AND OTHER GOVERNMENTAL AGENCY
  121. R. COURT RELATED
  122. R. POLK COUNTY PROPERTY APPRAISER
  123. R. POLK COUNTY SHERIFF
  124. R. POLK COUNTY SUPERVISOR OF ELECTIONS
  125. R. POLK COUNTY TAX COLLECTOR
  126. R. WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT BOARD
  127. R. COUNTY ATTORNEY
  128. R.33. Consider resolution approving Declarations Extending State of Local Emergency 24-01 executed by the County Manager on February 7, 2025 and February 14, 2025. 25-0227 Approved Pass
  129. R.34. Adopt Resolution Terminating the Project for Transportation Improvements to the Intersection of CR 630 at CR 630A, Project No. 5400188. 25-0261 Approved Pass
  130. R.35. Approve Interlocal with the Polk County Property Appraiser for Legal Services by the County Attorney’s Office and approve Waiver of Conflict. 25-0258 Approved Pass
  131. 127 ANNOUNCEMENTS