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November 5, 2024 ·9:00 AM Final-revised

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Agenda — 148 items

  1. 1 CALL TO ORDER - 9:00 a.m. (BILL BRASWELL, CHAIR) ▶ jump to 0:23
  2. 1 Rollcall ▶ jump to 0:05
  3. 2 INVOCATION ▶ jump to 0:24
  4. 2 Note ▶ jump to 0:12
  5. 3 Murphy Hanley, Polk County Fire Rescue Chaplain ▶ jump to 1:09
  6. 3 Note ▶ jump to 0:12
  7. 4 PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE (BILL BRASWELL, CHAIR) ▶ jump to 1:10
  8. 4 Rollcall ▶ jump to 0:16
  9. A. PRESENTATIONS and RECOGNITIONS ▶ jump to 1:26
  10. A.1. Employee Recognition 24-2071 ▶ jump to 1:28
  11. B. CEREMONIAL PROCLAMATIONS
  12. C. REQUEST FROM THE GENERAL PUBLIC/AUDIENCE AND OPPORTUNITY TO BE HEARD ▶ jump to 5:46
  13. C.1. Mr. Ryan Yeck - Flooding on Oakmont Lane ▶ jump to 5:58
  14. C.2. Mr. Wade Rogers - Flooding ▶ jump to 5:59
  15. C.3. Comments. ▶ jump to 6:00
  16. D. APPROVE CONSENT AGENDA ▶ jump to 68:07
  17. D.1. Approve Consent Agenda. 24-2050 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 68:15
  18. E. COUNTY COMPTROLLER (STACY M. BUTTERFIELD, CPA) ▶ jump to 68:17
  19. E.1. Disbursements. 24-2051 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 69:10
  20. E.2. Minutes of Regular Board meeting held on October 15, 2024. 24-2052 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 69:24
  21. F. REQUEST FROM ELECTED OFFICIAL and OTHER GOVERNMENTAL AGENCY
  22. G. COUNTY ATTORNEY (RANDY MINK)
  23. H. COUNTY MANAGER (BILL BEASLEY) ▶ jump to 70:30
  24. H.1. Approve 1) construction contract with Everett Whitehead & Son, Inc. dba Whitehead Construction for construction of a Polk County fire rescue training center in Bartow, FL. ($15,576,045.00 one-time expense), and 2) CIP amendment and budget transfer in the amount of $2,388,000.00 from General Capital Improvement Fund Reserves. 24-2079 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 73:27
  25. H.2. Approve 1) construction contract with Strickland Construction, Inc. for construction of a new sally port and demolition of the Lawrence W. Crow Building in Bartow, FL. ($3,785,679.00 one-time expense), and 2) CIP amendment and budget transfer in the amount of $1,572,000.00 from General Capital Improvement Fund Reserves. 24-2081 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 81:07
  26. H.3. Approve 1) construction contract with Henkelman Construction, Inc. for construction of the Polk County Sheriff's K-9 training facility in Bartow, FL. ($2,696,800.00 one-time expense), and 2) CIP amendment and budget transfer in the amount of $1,437,000.00 from General Capital Improvement Fund Reserves. 24-2065 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 84:26
  27. H.4. Approve construction contract with Strickland Construction, Inc. for expansion of the Lake Myrtle Sports Complex administration building. ($1,585,363.00 one-time expense). 24-2056 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 87:33
  28. H.5. Approve Agreement for Sale and Purchase between Alcoma Properties, LTD, UPCO, Inc. and Polk County in conjunction with the Environmental Lands Program, CLASAC Project EL-121-24 (Masterpiece Road). ($24,071,000 total expense) 24-2030 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 94:18
  29. H.6. Approve a Utility Infrastructure Agreement with Parcel K, LLC for the PARCEL K Project development (Not-To-Exceed cost of $749,361.49). 24-1959 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 96:14
  30. H.7. Service Recognitions for Commissioners George Lindsey (District 1) & Neil Combee (District 5) ▶ jump to 96:19
  31. I. COMMISSIONER DISTRICT 1 (GEORGE LINDSEY) ▶ jump to 111:43
  32. I.1. Commissioner Lindsey Comments. ▶ jump to 111:44
  33. J. COMMISSIONER DISTRICT 2 (RICK WILSON) ▶ jump to 111:47
  34. J.1. Commissioner Wilson Comments. ▶ jump to 111:48
  35. K. COMMISSIONER DISTRICT 4 (MARTHA SANTIAGO) ▶ jump to 111:49
  36. K.1. Commissioner Santiago Comments. ▶ jump to 111:50
  37. L. COMMISSIONER DISTRICT 5 (NEIL COMBEE) ▶ jump to 114:49
  38. L.1. Commissioner Combee Comments. ▶ jump to 114:50
  39. M. COMMISSIONER DISTRICT 3 (BILL BRASWELL, CHAIR) ▶ jump to 120:44
  40. M.1. Chair Braswell Comments. ▶ jump to 122:19
  41. N. LAY BOARD APPOINTMENTS
  42. O. EXPEDITED HEARINGS PURSUANT TO RESOLUTION NO. 2022-089 ▶ jump to 123:49
  43. O.1. Public Hearing (LDCPAL-2024-2 Wahneta Main Street Commercial CPA) (Adoption Hearing) to consider the adoption of a Large-Scale Comprehensive Plan Amendment to change Section 2.134-A of the Wahneta Neighborhood Plan to allow for the establishment of the Main Street Commercial Overlay by adding new policies and mapping the Overlay on the Future Land Use Map. (No Fiscal Impact) 24-1994 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 127:46
  44. O.2. Public Hearing (LDCPAS-2024-22 Lake Blue Park 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 Residential Medium (RM) to Recreation/Open Space (ROS) at the Lake Blue Park. (No Fiscal Impact) 24-2027 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 128:53
  45. O.3. Public Hearing (LDCPAS-2024-23 Lake Cannon Park 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 Residential Low (RL) to Recreation/Open Space (ROS) at the Lake Cannon Park. (No Fiscal Impact) 24-1998 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 129:43
  46. O.4. Public Hearing (LDCPAS-2024-24 Lake Rosalie Park 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 Agricultural/Residential Rural (A/RR) to Leisure/Recreation (LR) at the Lake Rosalie Park. (No Fiscal Impact) 24-1999 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 130:42
  47. O.5. Public Hearing (LDCPAL-2024-4 Spirit Lake Text CPA) (Transmittal Hearing) to consider the adoption of a Large-Scale Comprehensive Plan Amendment to change Future Land Use Element Policy 2.113-C3 in Objective 2.113-C Office Centers, to allow for the establishment of new Office Centers (OC) next to Commercial Enclaves (CE). 24-1995 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 132:13
  48. P. PUBLIC HEARINGS ▶ jump to 135:00
  49. P.1. Public Hearing (LDCPAL 2024-6 Grenelefe UEA Comp Plan Text CPA) (Transmittal Hearing) to consider a Large-Scale Comprehensive Plan Text Amendment to Section 2.130-E1 Grenelefe Utility Enclave Area (UEA) revising land use and development totals and related policies for property designated Residential Low-X (RLX), Residential Medium-X (RMX), Residential High-X (RHX), Tourist Commercial Center-X (TCCX), Development of Regional Impact-X (DRIX), add location criteria for Neighborhood Activity Center-X (NACX), and remove the requirement for a Planned Development. This case is related to a Comprehensive Plan map amended (LDCPAL-2024-5) on 526± acres. LDCT-2024-10 is a companion Land Development Code Text Amendment. (No Fiscal Impact) 24-1997 Approved ▶ jump to 202:06
  50. P.2. Public Hearing (LDCT-2024-10 Grenelefe UEA LDC Text Amendment) (First Reading) amending Chapter 4, Special District, Section 402, Development of Regional Impact and Pre-Development of Regional Impact, and Utility Enclave Areas, revise introductory statements in Section 402, F. Grenelefe Utility Enclave Area (UEA), revise development standards for all land use districts in the Grenelefe UEA use Table 4.26, revise residential lot standards in Table 4.27, revise references to short term rentals, add a general land development plan, and other related changes. This case is a companion to Comprehensive Plan text amendment (LDCPAL-2024-6) and Comprehensive Plan map change (LDCPAL-2024-5). (No Fiscal Impact) 24-2024 ▶ jump to 205:25
  51. P.3. Public Hearing (LDCPAL-2024-5 Grenelefe DRI CPA) (Transmittal Hearing) to consider the adoption of a Large-Scale Comprehensive Plan Amendment to change the Future Land Use designation on 526+/- acres from Tourism-Commercial Center-X (TCCX), and Development of Regional Impact-X (DRIX) to Residential Low-X (RLX), Residential Medium-X (RMX), and Neighborhood Activity Center-X (NACX) on 526± acres. This case is related to a Comprehensive Plan text amended (LDCPAL-2024-6). LDCT-2024-10 is a companion Land Development Code Text Amendment. (No Fiscal Impact) 24-1996 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 206:03
  52. P.4. Public Hearing (LDCPAL-2023-12 Green Swamp Density CPA Text) (Adoption Hearing) to change Section 2.132-D Rural Special Protection Area (Rural-SPA) and modifications of policy 2.132-D4 and policy 2.132-D5. (No Fiscal Impact) 24-1993 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 219:29
  53. P.5. Public Hearing (LDCT-2024-13 Green Swamp Density Measurement Text Amendment) (Adoption Hearing) to consider a LDC Text amendment to Chapter 5, Section 502, Table 5.3, and Section 506 related to density and dimensional regulations within the Green Swamp Area of Critical State Concern. (No Fiscal Impact) 24-2000 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 219:41
  54. P.6. Public Hearing to consider adoption of a resolution to vacate a portion of maintained right-of-way for Holly Hill Grove Road 1. Also request the Board accept an Easement associated therewith. (No fiscal impact) 24-2005 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 224:05
  55. P.7. Public Hearing to consider the adoption of an ordinance setting the yearly salary of Commissioners in accordance with Section 2.5 of the Polk County Charter. 24-1932 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 224:55
  56. Q. WORK SESSION ITEMS
  57. R. CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS
  58. R. COMMISSIONER DISTRICT 1
  59. R. COMMISSIONER DISTRICT 2
  60. R. COMMISSIONER DISTRICT 3
  61. R. COMMISSIONER DISTRICT 4
  62. R. COMMISSIONER DISTRICT 5
  63. R. COUNTY COMPTROLLER
  64. R.1. Removal of equipment from inventory as listed on Blanket Removal Form 2205. 24-2013 Approved Pass
  65. R. COUNTY MANAGER
  66. R. ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
  67. R. TOURISM/SPORTS MARKETING
  68. R. OFFICE OF PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT
  69. R.2. SET HEARING: (LDCPAS-2024-16 (Dinaco LCC CPA) to consider the adoption of a Small-Scale Comprehensive Plan Amendment to change the Future Land Use designation on 0.8+/- acres of a 2+/- acres parcel from Residential Suburban (RS) to Linear Commercial Corridor (LCC). The suggested adoption hearing date is November 19, 2024, at 9:15 a.m. 24-2001 Approved Pass
  70. R.3. SET HEARING: (LDCPAS-2024-19 Lakeland Highland OC CPA) to consider the adoption of a Small-Scale Comprehensive Plan Amendment to change the Future Land Use designation on 1.40 +/- from Residential Medium (RM) to Office Center (OC). The suggested adoption hearing date is November 19, 2024, at 9:15 a.m. 24-2002 Approved Pass
  71. R.4. SET HEARING: (LDCT-2024-23 Section 120 Multi Unit Subdivision LDC Text) to amend Chapter 1, Section 1204 and Subsection 120.J. The suggested hearing dates are, for the first reading on November 19, 2024, at 9:15 a.m., and the Adoption hearing on December 3, 2024, at 9:15 a.m. 24-2003 Approved Pass
  72. R.5. Ascend Sand Mine (aka Ascend Highlands Reserve) Plat for Conditional Approval. (No fiscal impact) 24-1983 Approved Pass
  73. R.6. Garden Hill at Providence Phase 3 Plat for Conditional Approval. (No fiscal impact) 24-1985 Approved Pass
  74. R.7. Hickory Ranch Replat for Conditional Approval. (No fiscal impact) 24-1986 Approved Pass
  75. R.8. Lake Reedy Groves Plat for Conditional Approval. (No fiscal impact) 24-1988 Approved Pass
  76. R.9. Legacy at Callawalk - Tract C Replat for Conditional Approval. (No fiscal impact) 24-1989 Approved Pass
  77. R.10. Walker Lake Estates (aka Sizemore East) Plat for Conditional Approval. (No fiscal impact) 24-1991 Approved Pass
  78. R.11. Accept Performance Surety in the amount of $164,135.00 in the form of Performance Bond No. 41K237329 for Sand Lake Groves West. (No fiscal impact) 24-1990 Approved Pass
  79. R.12. Accept a surety amendment to Irrevocable Letter of Credit No. 3011 from Nichols Ranch, LLC in the amount of $31,864.36 for BB-1 Mine. (No fiscal impact) 24-1984 Approved Pass
  80. R. BUILDING
  81. R. DEPUTY COUNTY MANAGER
  82. R. BUDGET & MANAGEMENT SERVICES
  83. R. PROCUREMENT
  84. R. COMMUNICATIONS
  85. R. COOPERATIVE EXTENSION SERVICES
  86. R. HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES
  87. R.13. Approve Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) subrecipient agreement between Polk County and the City of Auburndale. ($108,955.76 one-time expense). 24-1888 Approved Pass
  88. R.14. Approve First Amendment to American Rescue Plan Local Fiscal Recovery Funding Agreement with Medical Associates of Central Florida P.A. (No fiscal impact) 24-2047 Approved Pass
  89. R. EQUITY & HUMAN RESOURCES
  90. R. INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
  91. R. CODE ENFORCEMENT
  92. R. COURT SERVICES
  93. R. RISK MANAGEMENT
  94. R. COMMUNITY HEALTH CARE
  95. R. FACILITIES MANAGEMENT
  96. R.15. Request Board approve 1) Accept and execute grant agreement with the Florida Department of Law Enforcement from funds in specific appropriation 1297A, in the amount of $2,050,000 in nonrecurring capital outlay funds provided to the Polk County Board of County Commissioners for the Polk County Sheriff’s Office County Jail Improvements 2) CIP amendment and Budget Resolution to establish the project budget. 24-1763 Approved Pass
  97. R.16. Approve construction contract with Waller Construction, Inc. for the renovation of the Hunt Fountain soccer building in Lakeland, FL. ($237,001.00 one-time expense). 24-2055 Approved Pass
  98. R. FLEET MANAGEMENT
  99. R. PARKS & NATURAL RESOURCES
  100. R.17. Approve Consultant Services Agreement (CSA) No. 2022-061-03 with Chastain-Skillman, LLC. to provide professional engineering services for Hunt Fountain Park soccer fields conversion to artificial turf. ($220,165.50 one-time expense) 24-2078 Approved Pass
  101. R.18. Approve Polk County Mosquito Control FY 2024-2025 Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services Grant Contract #31684 ($61,855.56 one-time revenue). 24-2067 Approved Pass
  102. R.19. Certified Local Government Letter of Agreement for Revisions to CLG Application. (No Fiscal Impact) 24-2070 Approved Pass
  103. R. FIRE RESCUE
  104. R.20. Approve Amendment No. 5 to Contract 14-22, Medical Director Services with Pushpal Banerjee, D. O. ($9,175.44 increase in FY2025; additional annual increases thereafter) 24-2074 Approved Pass
  105. R. EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT
  106. R. REAL ESTATE SERVICES
  107. R.21. SET HEARING to consider a request to vacate platted drainage and utility easement shown on the plat of River Ranch Shores Unit 1. (Suggested hearing date is November 19, 2024, at 9:00 a.m. or immediately following the regular agenda) 24-2048 Approved Pass
  108. R.22. Approve Right-of-Way Agreement between Polk County and L. Creig Blackburn and Teresa P. Blackburn, his wife and a Right-of-Way Agreement between Polk County and Leon Creig Blackburn, II et ux, all in conjunction with the Thompson Nursery Road Phase 1 (Segment 2) Project. ($3,570,000 one-time expense) 24-2023 Approved Pass
  109. R.23. Approve Right-of-Way Agreement between Tomas De Castro-Quiroz, and Polk County in conjunction with the County Road 557 Project, Parcel 129. ($673,745 one-time expense) 24-2019 Approved Pass
  110. R.24. Approve Right-of-Way Agreement between Guillerimo J. Iglesias and Beatriz H. Iglesias, and Polk County in conjunction with the County Road 557 Project, Parcel 128. ($388,856 one-time expense) 24-2021 Approved Pass
  111. R.25. Approve Right-of-Way Agreement between Shannon R. Turbeville and Melissa S. Turbeville and Polk County in conjunction with the CR 542A (Galloway Road) at 10th Street Project, Parcel 100. ($237,602 one-time expense) 24-2017 Approved Pass
  112. R.26. Approve Right-of-Way Agreement between Sarah T. Sherrouse and Polk County in conjunction with the CR 542A (Galloway Road) at 10th Street Project, Parcel 101. ($157,666 one-time expense) 24-2029 Approved Pass
  113. R.27. Approve Second Addendum to Agreement for Sale and Purchase between Buck Mann Ranch, LLC, BDG Lands, LLC and Polk County in conjunction with the Upper Peace Creek Mann Ranch Project. (one-time additional purchase expense not to exceed $40,000.00) 24-2076 Approved Pass
  114. R.28. Approve Agreement between Lee H. Hart and Margie V. Hart and Polk County in conjunction with the Rolling Oak Estate Drainage Project and accept executed Drainage Easements from Lee H. Hart and Margie V. Hart and Mohamed S. Alli. ($3,800 one-time expense) 24-2080 Approved Pass
  115. R.29. Approve Agreement for Transfer of Public Roads between the City of Haines City and Polk County for all of Thirtieth Street and authorize County Deed for the rights-of-way associated therewith. (No fiscal impact) 24-2007 Approved Pass
  116. R.30. Approve County Deed to Bowen Brothers, Inc. to release reservation of mineral and other rights from prior conveyance. (No fiscal impact) 24-1972 Approved Pass
  117. R.31. Approve County Deeds to Housing and Neighborhood Development Services of Central Florida, Inc. for two County owned parcels in conjunction with Home Investment Partnership Program (HOME) Community Housing Development Organization (CHDO) Project Agreements. (No fiscal impact) 24-2032 Approved Pass
  118. R.32. Accept Quit Claim Deeds from Posner Group Holdings LLC and Ashton Land Development LLC for additional right-of-way along Thompson Nursery Road. (No fiscal impact) 24-2028 Approved Pass
  119. R.33. Accept instrument for additional right-of-way along Crews Lake Road as requested through the Development Review Process. (No fiscal impact) 24-2031 Approved Pass
  120. R.34. Approve Second Amendment to Lease No. 321 Extension Agreement and between Polk County and Seniors First, Inc., a Florida not for profit corporation. (No Fiscal Impact) 24-2064 Approved Pass
  121. R. ROADS & DRAINAGE
  122. R.35. Approve a State-Funded Grant Agreement, between Polk County and the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) for the County Road 557 Widening Project, and associated budget resolution to establish budget ($2,834,812.00 one-time unanticipated revenue) 24-1977 Approved Pass
  123. R.36. Approve construction contract with Cathcart Construction Company - Florida, LLC. for the Palmer Road drainage improvement project - ARP ($3,806,113.90 one-time expense from American Rescue Plan Funds) 24-2062 Approved Pass
  124. R.37. Approve construction contract with Kamminga & Roodvoets Inc. for the Indian Woods Trail drainage improvement project - ARP ($1,304,405.30 one-time expense from American Rescue Plan Funds), and CIP Amendment and budget transfer ($704,406.00 one-time transfer) 24-2061 Approved Pass
  125. R.38. Approve construction contract with Cobb Site Development, Inc. for the King Blvd. drainage improvement project - ARP ($752,700.80 one-time expense from American Rescue Plan Funds), CIP Amendment and budget transfer ($427,701.00 one-time transfer) 24-2060 Approved Pass
  126. R.39. Approve Amendment 2 to Agreement 19-36 with AECOM Technical Services, Inc. to provide Professional Engineering Services for the Marigold Avenue and CR 580 (Cypress Parkway) Widening Project ($280,916.00 one-time expense). 24-2073 Approved Pass
  127. R.40. Approve Amendment No. 1 to Consultant Services Authorization (CSA) No. 22-087-02 with HDR Engineering Inc., (Consultant) to provide engineering services for the Country Club Road at Buckeye Loop Road Intersection Improvements Project ($2,013.63 one-time expense). 24-2020 Approved Pass
  128. R.41. Approve Modification No. 1 to Consultant Services Authorization (CSA) No. 22-081-04 with AECOM Technical Services, Inc. (Consultant) to provide temporary staff to the Roads & Drainage Division, Project Management Section. ($201,600 one-time expense) 24-2075 Approved Pass
  129. R.42. Approve Modification No. 5 to Consultant Services Authorization (CSA) No. 17-058-03 with Rummel, Klepper & Kahl, LLP (Consultant) to provide additional professional services for the Fort Fraser Trail Extension Project. ($33,147.60 one-time expense) 24-1978 Approved Pass
  130. R.43. Approve the Driftwood Drive Drainage Improvements project change order #1 for additional cross drains and associated roadway work at the intersection of Bluebird Avenue & Driftwood Drive and Stanley Avenue and Driftwood Drive ($132,727.20 One-time expense). 24-1976 Approved Pass
  131. R. UTILITIES
  132. R.44. Approve construction contract with Applied Drilling Engineering, Inc. for the East Regional Utility Service Area Alternative Water Supply Receiving Facility Upper Floridan Aquifer Well project (one-time expense of $1,000,000.00 from American Rescue Plan Funds and $49,632.00 from Connection Fee Funds) 24-2057 Approved Pass
  133. R.45. Approve Master Agreement for Utilities Construction Services with Killebrew, Inc. and RTD Construction, Inc. (estimated $17 - $26 million annual recurring expense) 24-2066 Approved Pass
  134. R. SOLID WASTE
  135. R.46. Approve agreement with University of Florida for consultation services. (One Time Expense $485,781.00) 24-2049 Approved Pass
  136. R. ELECTED OFFICIAL AND OTHER GOVERNMENTAL AGENCY
  137. R. COURT RELATED
  138. R. POLK COUNTY PROPERTY APPRAISER
  139. R. POLK COUNTY SHERIFF
  140. R.47. Approve and release an appropriation and expenditure of $5,000 from the Law Enforcement Trust Fund ($5,000.00 one-time expense). 24-2044 Approved Pass
  141. R. POLK COUNTY SUPERVISOR OF ELECTIONS
  142. R. POLK COUNTY TAX COLLECTOR
  143. R. WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT BOARD
  144. R. COUNTY ATTORNEY
  145. R.48. Consider resolution approving Declarations Extending State of Local Emergency 24-01 executed by the County Manager on October 21, 2024, October 28, 2024, and November 4, 2024. 24-2025 Approved Pass
  146. R.49. Consider adoption of a resolution supporting the designation of portions of transportation facilities as the Randy Roberts Memorial Highway and portions of transportation facilities as the Carol Jenkins Barnett Memorial Highway. 24-2043 Approved Pass
  147. R.50. Execute Settlement Agreement to resolve Huckleberry Farms v. Polk County (2022CA-1138). 24-2086 Approved Pass
  148. 144 ANNOUNCEMENTS