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October 15, 2024 ·9:00 AM Final-revised

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Agenda — 141 items

  1. 1 CALL TO ORDER - 9:00 a.m. (BILL BRASWELL, CHAIR) ▶ jump to 0:19
  2. 1 Rollcall ▶ jump to 0:05
  3. 2 INVOCATION ▶ jump to 0:20
  4. 2 Note ▶ jump to 0:08
  5. 3 Murphy Hanley, Polk County Fire Rescue Chaplain
  6. 3 Note ▶ jump to 0:08
  7. 4 PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE (BILL BRASWELL, CHAIR) ▶ jump to 1:26
  8. 4 Rollcall ▶ jump to 0:18
  9. A. PRESENTATIONS and RECOGNITIONS ▶ jump to 1:44
  10. A.1. Employee Recognition 24-1929 ▶ jump to 1:46
  11. B. CEREMONIAL PROCLAMATIONS
  12. C. REQUEST FROM THE GENERAL PUBLIC/AUDIENCE AND OPPORTUNITY TO BE HEARD ▶ jump to 5:00
  13. C.1. Comments. ▶ jump to 5:02
  14. D. APPROVE CONSENT AGENDA ▶ jump to 8:48
  15. D.1. Approve Consent Agenda. 24-1883 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 8:55
  16. E. COUNTY COMPTROLLER (STACY M. BUTTERFIELD, CPA) ▶ jump to 8:59
  17. E.1. Disbursements. 24-1884 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 9:54
  18. E.2. Minutes of Regular Board meeting held on October 1, 2024. 24-1885 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 10:09
  19. F. REQUEST FROM ELECTED OFFICIAL and OTHER GOVERNMENTAL AGENCY
  20. G. COUNTY ATTORNEY (RANDY MINK)
  21. H. COUNTY MANAGER (BILL BEASLEY) ▶ jump to 10:19
  22. H.1. Approve the first amendment to the contract with We Care of Central Florida, Inc. for transportation to health care services to eligible low-income county residents. (total amount not to exceed $550,000 annually) 24-1915 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 13:43
  23. H.2. Approve the second amendment to the contract with Parkview Outreach Community Center, Inc. (Parkview) to provide primary and specialty care services to eligible low-income residents. (Total amount not to exceed $306,090 annually.) 24-1954 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 15:49
  24. H.3. Approve the T. Mark Schmidt grant agreement between the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) and Polk County for the purchase of a water truck with spraying equipment to maintain Bone Valley ATV Park. ($240,000 one-time grant revenue, $60,000 County match ). 24-1860 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 19:14
  25. H.4. Confirm appointment of Mr. Ryan Wiggins, Sr. to serve as the Director of the Polk County Building Division. 24-1853 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 23:57
  26. I. COMMISSIONER DISTRICT 1 (GEORGE LINDSEY) ▶ jump to 24:33
  27. I.1. Commissioner Lindsey Comments. ▶ jump to 24:34
  28. J. COMMISSIONER DISTRICT 2 (RICK WILSON) ▶ jump to 25:22
  29. J.1. Commissioner Wilson Comments. ▶ jump to 25:23
  30. K. COMMISSIONER DISTRICT 4 (MARTHA SANTIAGO) ▶ jump to 25:58
  31. K.1. Commissioner Santiago Comments. ▶ jump to 25:59
  32. L. COMMISSIONER DISTRICT 5 (NEIL COMBEE)
  33. L.1. Commissioner Combee Comments. ▶ jump to 27:49
  34. M. COMMISSIONER DISTRICT 3 (BILL BRASWELL, CHAIR) ▶ jump to 30:07
  35. M.1. Appoint Christina Hielscher as the Polk County Library Co-op Representative (Seat 9) for the Polk County Historical Commission, for the three-year term, October 1, 2024 through September 30, 2027. 24-1970 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 30:22
  36. M.2. Chair Braswell Comments. ▶ jump to 30:25
  37. N. LAY BOARD APPOINTMENTS ▶ jump to 32:38
  38. N.1. Appoint Katherine “Kate” Johnson as a member of the Tourist Development Council to fulfill the remainder of Nick Miller’s (LEGOLAND) four-year term which ends April 30, 2027. 24-1858 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 32:54
  39. O. EXPEDITED HEARINGS PURSUANT TO RESOLUTION NO. 2022-089 ▶ jump to 33:02
  40. O.1. Public Hearing (LDCPAS-2024-6 Copales Market CPA) (Adoption Hearing) to consider the Future Land Use Change from Leisure/Recreation (L/R) to Linear Commercial Corridor (LCC) in the Urban Growth Area (UGA). (No Fiscal Impact) 24-1892 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 36:34
  41. O.2. Public Hearing (LDCPAS-2024-11 US 98 Ft Meade A-RR CPA) (Adoption Hearing) to consider the Future Land Use Map change from Phosphate Mining (PM) to Agricultural/Residential Rural (A/RR) in the Rural Development Area (RDA). (No Fiscal Impact) 24-1893 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 38:18
  42. O.3. Public Hearing (LDCPAS-2024-12 (Hall Communications IND CPA) (Adoption Hearing) to consider the Future Land Use Change on 49.10 +/- acres from Phosphate Mining (PM) to Industrial (IND) in the Urban Growth Area (UGA). (No Fiscal Impact) 24-1895 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 39:22
  43. O.4. Public Hearing (LDCPAS-2024-13 5955 South Florida Avenue 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 Business-Park Center (BPC) to Institutional (INST) on 11.8 acres. (No Fiscal Impact) 24-1896 ▶ jump to 39:24
  44. O.5. Public Hearing (LDCPAS-2024-14 Peace River ROS 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) & Linear Commercial Corridor (LCC) to Recreation/Open Space (ROS) at the Bartow Peace River Landing. (No Fiscal Impact) 24-1897 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 41:00
  45. O.6. Public Hearing (LDCPAS-2024-18 Crystal Lake 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 Crystal Lake Park. (No Fiscal Impact) 24-1901 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 41:47
  46. O.7. Public Hearing (LDCPAS-2024-17 Homeland 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 Rural Cluster Center (RCC) to Leisure/Recreation (L/R) at the Homeland Heritage Park. (No Fiscal Impact) 24-1900 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 42:55
  47. P. PUBLIC HEARINGS ▶ jump to 43:00
  48. P.1. Public Hearing to consider adoption of an amended Assessment Resolution and Non-Ad Valorem Assessment Roll pursuant to Ord. 2022-029, as amended, the Polk County Local Provider Participation Fund Ordinance. 24-1951 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 43:51
  49. Q. WORK SESSION ITEMS
  50. R. CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS
  51. R. COMMISSIONER DISTRICT 1
  52. R. COMMISSIONER DISTRICT 2
  53. R. COMMISSIONER DISTRICT 3
  54. 49 Minutes
  55. R. COMMISSIONER DISTRICT 4
  56. R. COMMISSIONER DISTRICT 5
  57. R. COUNTY COMPTROLLER
  58. R.1. Audit Report 2024-11 CRA monitoring project. 24-1820 Approved Pass
  59. R.2. Removal of equipment from inventory as listed on Blanket Removal Form 2204. 24-1886 Approved Pass
  60. R.3. Accept Unclaimed Funds check in the amount of $700.55 from Stacy M. Butterfield, CPA, Clerk of Circuit Court. 24-1927 Approved Pass
  61. R.4. Accept Unclaimed Funds check in the amount of 12,520.08 from Joe G. Tedder, Tax Collector. 24-1930 Approved Pass
  62. R. COUNTY MANAGER
  63. R. ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
  64. R. TOURISM/SPORTS MARKETING
  65. R.5. Approve Sponsorship Agreement with Theatre Winter Haven, Inc. for seven events occurring during FY 24/25. ($324,047 one-time expense) (Arts, Culture & Heritage) 24-1898 Approved Pass
  66. R.6. Approve Sponsorship Agreement with Bok Tower Gardens, Inc. for four events occurring during FY 24/25. ($236,136 one-time expense) (Arts, Culture & Heritage) 24-1936 Approved Pass
  67. R.7. Approve Sponsorship Agreement with Lake Wales Arts Council, Inc. for four events occurring during FY 24/25. ($223,219 one-time expense) (Arts, Culture & Heritage) 24-1904 Approved Pass
  68. R.8. Approve Sponsorship Agreement with Bonnet Springs Park, Inc. for four events occurring during FY 24/25. ($185,713 one-time expense) (Arts, Culture & Heritage) 24-1911 Approved Pass
  69. R.9. Approve an Interlocal Agreement with the City of Auburndale for Equipment Donation at the Championship Ski Lake (No fiscal impact) 24-1782 Approved Pass
  70. R. OFFICE OF PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT
  71. R.10. SET HEARING: (LDCPAL-2023-12 Green Swamp Density Record CPA Text) to change SECTION 2.132-D RURAL SPECIAL PROTECTION AREA (RURAL-SPA) and modifications of POLICY 2.132-D4 and POLICY 2.132-D5. The suggested adoption hearing date is November 5, 2024, at 9:15 a.m. 24-1902 Approved Pass
  72. R.11. SET HEARING: (LDCT-2024-13 Green Swamp Density Text Amendment) to amend Chapter 5, Section 502, Table 5.3, and Amending Section 506. The suggested Adoption hearing date is November 5, 2024, at 9:15 a.m. 24-1913 Approved Pass
  73. R.12. SET HEARING: (LDCPAL-2024-11 US Nichols Mosaic PM CPA) to consider the adoption of a Large-Scale Comprehensive Plan Amendment to change the Future Land Use designation on 420+/- acres of parent tracts of 542.62+/- acres from Agricultural/Residential Rural (A/RR) to Phosphate Mining (PM). The suggested transmittal date is November 5, 2024, at 9:15 a.m. and the adoption hearing date is January 7, 2025, at 9:15 a.m. 24-1903 Approved Pass
  74. R.13. SET HEARING: (LDCPAS-2024-22 Lake Blue Park CPA) to consider the adoption of a Small-Scale Comprehensive Plan Amendment to change the Future Land Use designation on 10.85+/- acres from Residential Medium (RM) to Recreation/Open Space (ROS) at the Lake Blue Park in the Urban Growth Area (UGA). The suggested adoption hearing date is November 5, 2024, at 9:15 a.m. 24-1905 Approved Pass
  75. R.14. SET HEARING: (LDCPAS-2024-23 Lake Cannon Park CPA) to consider the adoption of a Small-Scale Comprehensive Plan Amendment to change the Future Land Use designation from Residential Low (RL) to Recreation/Open Space (ROS) at the Lake Cannon Park. The suggested adoption hearing date is November 5, 2024, at 9:15 a.m. 24-1908 Approved Pass
  76. R.15. SET HEARING: (LDCPAS-2024-24 Lake Rosalie Park CPA) to consider the adoption of a Small-Scale Comprehensive Plan Amendment to change the Future Land Use designation on 4.90+/- acres from Agricultural/Residential Rural (A/RR) to Leisure/Recreation (LR) at the Lake Rosalie Park. The suggested adoption hearing date is November 5, 2024, at 9:15 a.m. 24-1912 Approved Pass
  77. R.16. SET HEARING: (LDCPAL-2024-4 Spirit Lake CPA Text) to amend Policy 2.113-C3 in Objective 2.113-C Office Centers. The suggested transmittal date is November 5, 2024, at 9:15 a.m. and the adoption hearing date is January 7, 2025, at 9:15 a.m. 24-1906 Approved Pass
  78. R.17. SET HEARING: (LDCPAL-2024-6 Grenelefe CPA Text) to amend Section 2.130-E1, revise land use and development totals, add location criteria and remove the requirements for a Planned Development. The suggested transmittal date is November 5, 2024, at 9:15 a.m. and the adoption hearing date is January 7, 2025, at 9:15 a.m. 24-1909 Approved Pass
  79. R.18. SET HEARING: (LDCT-2024-10 Grenelefe LDC Text) to amend Chapter 4, Section 402, revise Section 402.F, revise Table 4.26 and Table 4.27. The suggested hearing dates are, for the first reading on November 5, 2024, at 9:15 a.m., and the Adoption hearing on January 7, 2025, at 9:15 a.m. 24-1910 Approved Pass
  80. R.19. SET HEARING: (LDCPAL-2024-5 Grenelefe DRI CPA) 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. Related to LDCPAL-2024-6 a Comprehensive Plan Text Amendment, and LDCT-2024-10 a Land Development Code Text Amendment of parent tracts of 542.62+/- acres from Agricultural/Residential Rural (A/RR) to Phosphate Mining (PM). The suggested transmittal date is November 5, 2024, at 9:15 a.m. and the adoption hearing date is January 7, 2025, at 9:15 a.m. 24-1907 Approved Pass
  81. R.20. Accept Performance Surety in the amount of $57,798.31 in the form of Performance Bond No. 30223950 for Discount Tire - US 27. (No fiscal impact) 24-1890 Approved Pass
  82. R.21. Maintenance agreement with the City of Lake Alfred for a roundabout on Lake Lowery Road 24-1891 Approved Pass
  83. R.22. Wilder Pines Phase 2 Plat for Conditional Approval. (No fiscal impact) 24-1960 Approved Pass
  84. R. BUILDING
  85. R. DEPUTY COUNTY MANAGER
  86. R. BUDGET & MANAGEMENT SERVICES
  87. R. PROCUREMENT
  88. R. COMMUNICATIONS
  89. R.23. International LGS Awareness Day in Polk County 24-1736 Approved Pass
  90. R. COOPERATIVE EXTENSION SERVICES
  91. R. HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES
  92. R.24. Approve Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) subrecipient agreement between Polk County and the City of Winter Haven. ($279,221.00 one-time expense). 24-1889 Approved Pass
  93. R.25. Approve State Housing Initiative Partnership (SHIP) Hurricane Housing Recovery Program (HHRP) rehabilitation/replacement program Homeowner Assistance Agreement and Grant Agreement for property located in (Wahneta), Winter Haven, FL., for Case #DR24-S-IAN-018. ($207,739.70 one-time expense). 24-1878 Approved Pass
  94. R.26. Approve State Housing Initiative Partnership (SHIP) Hurricane Housing Recovery Program (HHRP) Homeowner Assistance Agreement and Grant Agreement for property located in Unincorporated Winter Haven, FL for Case #DR24-S-IAN-013. ($206,777.20 one-time expense). 24-1834 Approved Pass
  95. R.27. Approve State Housing Initiative Partnership (SHIP) Hurricane Housing Recovery Program (HHRP) Homeowner Assistance Agreement and Grant Agreement for property located in Dundee, FL for Case #DR24-SHIP-IAN-017. ($202,487.20 one-time expense). 24-1845 Approved Pass
  96. R.28. Approve modification of State Housing Initiatives Partnership (SHIP) Rehabilitation Program Homeowner Assistance Agreement and Grant Agreement for the property located in Winter Haven, FL., for Case #DR24-S-IAN-012. ($6,542.00 one-time expense). 24-1840 Approved Pass
  97. R.29. Removal of Uncollectible Accounts from the Rohr Home’s Active Accounts Receivable (No Fiscal Impact) 24-1919 Approved Pass
  98. R.30. Approve Third Amendment to American Rescue Plan Local Fiscal Recovery Funding Agreement with Tri-County Human Services Inc. (No fiscal impact) 24-1923 Approved Pass
  99. R. EQUITY & HUMAN RESOURCES
  100. R.31. Approve Contract 18-018 Amendment No. 5, time extension with Ad-Vance Talent Solutions, Inc. for employee recruitment services. (No fiscal impact) 24-1876 Approved Pass
  101. R. INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
  102. R. CODE ENFORCEMENT
  103. R. COURT SERVICES
  104. R. RISK MANAGEMENT
  105. R.32. Approve the annual Aviation insurance policy renewal effective October 31, 2024 through October 31, 2025. ($246,619.46 annual expense). 24-1949 Approved Pass
  106. R. COMMUNITY HEALTH CARE
  107. R.33. Approve the first amendment to the contract with The Family Healthcare Foundation, Inc. for navigation services. (total amount not to exceed $176,800 annually) 24-1914 Approved Pass
  108. R. FACILITIES MANAGEMENT
  109. R. FLEET MANAGEMENT
  110. R. PARKS & NATURAL RESOURCES
  111. R. FIRE RESCUE
  112. R. EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT
  113. R. REAL ESTATE SERVICES
  114. R.34. SET HEARING to consider a request to vacate maintained and platted right-of-way for Holly Hill Grove Road 1. (Suggested hearing date is November 5, 2024 at 9:00 a.m or immediately following the regular agenda) 24-1855 Approved Pass
  115. R.35. Approve Notice of Site Dedication and Limitation of Use in conjunction with the Bone Valley ATV Connection (Bridge) Construction Project. (No fiscal impact) 24-1854 Approved Pass
  116. R.36. Authorize an Easement to the City of Lakeland in conjunction with electric service to the Moore Road Fire Station. (No fiscal impact) 24-1861 Approved Pass
  117. R.37. Accept Polk County Utilities Easements from SP 6108, LLC and Redlands Christian Migrant Association, Inc., as requested through the Development Review Process. (No fiscal impact) 24-1945 Approved Pass
  118. R.38. Accept Quit Claim Deed from GLK Real Estate, LLC, a Florida limited liability company, for additional right-of-way along Minute Maid Ramp 1. (No fiscal impact) 24-1862 Approved Pass
  119. R.39. Approve Second Amendment to Lease No. 345 Extension Agreement and Second Amendment to Lease No. 346 Extension Agreement between Polk County and Mid Florida Community Services, Inc., D/B/A You Thrive Florida, a Florida not for profit corporation. (No Fiscal Impact) 24-1869 Approved Pass
  120. R.40. Approve Agreements for Transfer of Public Roads between the City of Lake Wales and Polk County for Hamlin Street, Post Salter Road, Winston Avenue and Grove Road Three, in their entireties, and for portions of Big Tank Road and Ninth Street and authorize County Deeds for the rights-of-way associated therewith. (No fiscal impact) 24-1870 Approved Pass
  121. R.41. Accept instruments for additional right-of-way along Daughtery Road, County Road 640, Old Bartow-Lake Wales Road and Gary Street as requested through the Development Review Process. (No fiscal impact) 24-1946 Approved Pass
  122. R. ROADS & DRAINAGE
  123. R.42. SET HEARING to Consider Adopting a Resolution Allowing for the Installation of Traffic Calming Devices (Speed Humps) on Lamplight Lane, Near Winter Haven. (Suggested Hearing Date: Tuesday, December 3, 2024, at 9:15 a.m.) (No fiscal impact) 24-1863 Approved Pass
  124. R.43. Request approval of the Local Agency Program (LAP) between Polk County and the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) for the North Lake Fitness Trail Project (FPIN# 453504-1-32-01) in the City of Davenport, associated resolutions, and budget resolution establishing budget ($381,940.00 one-time unanticipated revenue). 24-1815 Approved Pass
  125. R.44. Adopt a Resolution Setting Parking Restrictions on Mirabella Circle, within the Mirabella Subdivision, near Davenport. ($3,802.95 one-time expense) 24-1864 Approved Pass
  126. R. UTILITIES
  127. R.45. Approve selection committee’s recommendation to authorize staff negotiations with Carollo Engineers, Inc. and Black and Veatch Corporation for engineering services for improvements to the northwest and southwest regional wastewater treatment facilities. (No fiscal impact) 24-1920 Approved Pass
  128. R. SOLID WASTE
  129. R. ELECTED OFFICIAL AND OTHER GOVERNMENTAL AGENCY
  130. R. COURT RELATED
  131. R. POLK COUNTY PROPERTY APPRAISER
  132. R. POLK COUNTY SHERIFF
  133. R. POLK COUNTY SUPERVISOR OF ELECTIONS
  134. R. POLK COUNTY TAX COLLECTOR
  135. R. WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT BOARD
  136. 131 PAGE BREAK
  137. R. COUNTY ATTORNEY
  138. R.46. Ratify the appointment of Commissioner Neil Combee as the Chair of the Value Adjustment Board 24-1957 Approved Pass
  139. R.47. Consider resolution approving Declaration of State of Local Emergency 24-01 executed on October 7, 2024, and the extension to the Declaration executed on October 14, 2024. 24-1975 Approved Pass
  140. R.48. SET HEARING to consider adoption of a resolution setting forth intention to utilize uniform method for collection of non-ad valorem assessments. SUGGESTED HEARING DATE: December 3, 2024 at 9:00 a.m. 24-1979 Approved Pass
  141. 136 ANNOUNCEMENTS