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Board of County Commissioners

August 20, 2024 ·9:00 AM Final-revised

Board Room

Agenda — 166 items

  1. 1 CALL TO ORDER - 9:00 a.m. (BILL BRASWELL, CHAIR)
  2. 2 INVOCATION ▶ jump to 0:44
  3. 2 Rollcall ▶ jump to 0:05
  4. 3 Murphy Hanley, Polk County Fire Rescue Chaplain ▶ jump to 0:46
  5. 3 Note ▶ jump to 0:37
  6. 4 PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE (BILL BRASWELL, CHAIR) ▶ jump to 1:25
  7. 4 Rollcall ▶ jump to 0:42
  8. A. PRESENTATIONS and RECOGNITIONS ▶ jump to 1:42
  9. A.1. Employee Recognition 24-1364 ▶ jump to 1:43
  10. A.2. Katie Hayes, Executive Director, Keep Polk County Beautiful, Inc., to present the FY 23/24 Completed Community Clean-Up Program and outline the FY 24/25 Proposed Community Clean-Up Work Plan. ▶ jump to 5:39
  11. A.3. Dave Carter, P.E. Chairman of the Stormwater Technical Advisory Committee (STAC), to provide an update on Committee activities. 24-1438 ▶ jump to 20:47
  12. B. CEREMONIAL PROCLAMATIONS ▶ jump to 36:28
  13. B.1. Gold Star Families Day in Polk County 24-1428 ▶ jump to 36:29
  14. C. REQUEST FROM THE GENERAL PUBLIC/AUDIENCE AND OPPORTUNITY TO BE HEARD ▶ jump to 38:38
  15. C.1. Comments. ▶ jump to 38:39
  16. 13 PAGE BREAK
  17. D. APPROVE CONSENT AGENDAS ▶ jump to 44:30
  18. D.1. Approve Consent Agenda. 24-1367 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 44:40
  19. 16 ELOISE COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY ▶ jump to 44:43
  20. D.2. Approve Eloise CRA Consent Agenda. 24-1310 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 45:03
  21. 18 HARDEN/PARKWAY COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY ▶ jump to 45:05
  22. D.3. Approve Harden/Parkway CRA Consent Agenda. 24-1314 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 45:21
  23. E. COUNTY COMPTROLLER (STACY M. BUTTERFIELD, CPA) ▶ jump to 45:29
  24. E.1. Disbursements. 24-1368 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 46:26
  25. E.2. Minutes of Regular Board meeting held on August 6, 2024. 24-1369 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 46:42
  26. F. REQUEST FROM ELECTED OFFICIAL and OTHER GOVERNMENTAL AGENCY
  27. G. COUNTY ATTORNEY (RANDY MINK) ▶ jump to 48:32
  28. G.1. Proposed Fiscal Year 2025 budget for Astonia Community Development District. 24-1370 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 49:01
  29. G.2. Proposed Fiscal Year 2025 budget for Towne Park Community Development District. 24-1460 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 49:21
  30. G.3. Proposed Fiscal Year 2025 budget for Wind Meadows South Community Development District. 24-1461 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 49:41
  31. H. COUNTY MANAGER (BILL BEASLEY) ▶ jump to 49:50
  32. H.1. Confirm appointment of Mr. John Bohde, AICP, to serve as the Deputy County Manager over the Polk County Infrastructure Divisions. 24-1403 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 53:05
  33. H.2. Confirm appointment of Mr. Benjamin Dunn to serve as the Director of the Polk County Office of Planning & Development. 24-1406 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 57:20
  34. H.3. Approve 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 along with a CIP amendment and budget transfer. ($20,055,000 one-time expense) 24-1416 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 68:13
  35. H.3. Approve 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 along with a CIP amendment and budget transfer. ($20,055,000 one-time expense) 24-1416 Approved ▶ jump to 68:13
  36. H.5. Approve Sub-Agreement No. SA-5 to the Water Wheeling Infrastructure Master Cost-Sharing Agreement with the Water Cooperative of Central Florida relating to the Cypress Lake Wellfield Project. ($2,733,910 not-to-exceed, one-time expense) 24-1375 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 75:08
  37. I. COMMISSIONER DISTRICT 1 (GEORGE LINDSEY) ▶ jump to 75:11
  38. I.1. Appoint Kevin M. Updike as an Alternate Member of the Planning Commission, for the three-year term, September 19, 2024 through September 18, 2027. 24-1337 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 75:26
  39. H.4 Approve 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 along with a CIP amendment and budget transfer. ($20,055,000 one-time expense) 24-1416 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 68:13
  40. I.2. Commissioner Lindsey Comments. ▶ jump to 75:28
  41. J. COMMISSIONER DISTRICT 2 (RICK WILSON)
  42. J.1. Appoint William T. Weinkauf as a member of the Conservation Land Acquisition Selection Advisory Committee (CLASAC) for the remainder of the four-year term ending April 30, 2027. 24-1361 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 76:02
  43. J.2. Commissioner Wilson Comments. ▶ jump to 76:03
  44. K. COMMISSIONER DISTRICT 4 (MARTHA SANTIAGO) ▶ jump to 76:04
  45. K.1. Commissioner Santiago Comments. ▶ jump to 76:05
  46. L. COMMISSIONER DISTRICT 5 (NEIL COMBEE) ▶ jump to 76:06
  47. L.1. Commissioner Combee Comments. ▶ jump to 76:06
  48. M. COMMISSIONER DISTRICT 3 (BILL BRASWELL, CHAIR) ▶ jump to 77:46
  49. M.1. Appoint Michael B. Furr as a member (Seat 8) of the Polk County Historical Commission, for the three-year term, October 1, 2024 through September 30, 2027. 24-1335 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 78:04
  50. M.2. Reappoint Franklin “Ed” Shoemaker as a member of the Housing Finance Authority for the four-year term, December 1, 2024 through November 30, 2028. 24-1363 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 78:22
  51. M.3. Chair Braswell Comments. ▶ jump to 78:29
  52. N. LAY BOARD APPOINTMENTS
  53. O. EXPEDITED HEARINGS PURSUANT TO RESOLUTION NO. 2022-089 ▶ jump to 78:48
  54. O.1. Public Hearing (LDCT-2024-11 LDC Chapter 9 Text Amendment) (First Reading) to amend multiple sections of Chapter 9 (No Fiscal Impact). 24-1389 ▶ jump to 78:50
  55. 51 PAGE BREAK
  56. P. PUBLIC HEARINGS ▶ jump to 82:32
  57. P.1. Public Hearing to Consider Adoption of a Resolution Allowing for the Installation of Seven Traffic Calming Devices (Speed Humps) on Old Kissimmee Road, Near Loughman. (estimated $35,000.00 one-time expense) 24-1200 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 85:11
  58. P.2. Public Hearing to Consider Adoption of a Resolution Allowing for the Installation of Four Traffic Calming Devices (Speed Humps) on Willis Road, Near Mulberry. (estimated $20,000.00 one-time expense) 24-1201 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 90:19
  59. Q. WORK SESSION ITEMS
  60. Q.1. FY25 - FY29 Community Investment Program (CIP) ▶ jump to 90:31
  61. R. CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS
  62. R. COMMISSIONER DISTRICT 1
  63. R. COMMISSIONER DISTRICT 2
  64. P.2. Public Hearing to Consider Adoption of a Resolution Allowing for the Installation of Four Traffic Calming Devices (Speed Humps) on Willis Road, Near Mulberry. (estimated $20,000.00 one-time expense) 24-1201 ▶ jump to 90:27
  65. R. COMMISSIONER DISTRICT 3
  66. R. COMMISSIONER DISTRICT 4
  67. R. COMMISSIONER DISTRICT 5
  68. R. COUNTY COMPTROLLER
  69. R.1. Proposed Fiscal Year 2025 budgets for Auburn Lakes, City Center, Crosswinds West, Horseshoe Creek, Hunt Club Grove, Sandmine Road, and Westside Haines City Community Development Districts. 24-1372
  70. R.2. Removal of equipment from inventory as listed on Blanket Removal Form 2200. 24-1398 Approved Pass
  71. R. COUNTY MANAGER
  72. R.3. Approve the Polk County Library Cooperative Interlocal 2024 Agreement between the BoCC and the 13 municipalities with public libraries to extend countywide library services to September 30, 2034. (County funding is included in the Library MSTU and Library Impact Fee Funds) 24-1260 Approved Pass
  73. R.4. Establish Holiday and Board meeting schedule for 2025. 24-1396 Approved Pass
  74. R. ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
  75. R. TOURISM/SPORTS MARKETING
  76. R. OFFICE OF PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT
  77. R.5. SET HEARING: (LDCPAS-2024-9 CR 540A ROS CPA) to consider the adoption of a Small-Scale Comprehensive Plan Amendment to change the Future Land Use designation on 39 +/- acres from Residential Low-1 (RL-1) to Recreation Open Space (ROS) in the Transit Supportive Development Area (TSDA). The suggested adoption hearing date is September 3, 2024, at 9:15 a.m. 24-1390 Approved Pass
  78. R.6. SET HEARING: (LDCPAS-2024-8 Banana Lake ROS CPA) to consider the adoption of a Small-Scale Comprehensive Plan Amendment to change the Future Land Use designation on 8.82 +/- acres from Residential Suburban (RS) to Recreation Open Space (ROS) in the Suburban Development Area (SDA). The suggested adoption hearing date is September 3, 2024, at 9:15 a.m. 24-1391 Approved Pass
  79. R.7. SET HEARING: (LDCT-2024-12 SPD Changes Text Amendment) to conform Suburban Planned Development (SPD) standards in Section 303, Conditional Uses; Section 403.01, the Wahneta Neighborhood Plan; and Section 505, Polk City SPA in the Green Swamp ACSC with other Planned Development standards. The suggested hearing dates are for the first reading on September 3, 2024, at 9:15 a.m., and the second reading on September 17, 2024, at 9:15 a.m. 24-1392 Approved Pass
  80. R.8. SET HEARING: (LDCT-2024-15 Access via Easement Text Amendment) to modify Section 705.B. The suggested hearing dates are, for the first reading on September 3, 2024, at 9:15 a.m., and the second reading on September 17, 2024, at 9:15 a.m. 24-1393 Approved Pass
  81. R.9. SET HEARING: (LDCT-2024-16 W Pipkin Text Amendment) to Section 2.135-K. The suggested hearing dates are for the first reading on September 3, 2024, at 9:15 a.m., and the second reading on September 17, 2024, at 9:15 a.m. 24-1394 Approved Pass
  82. R.10. Approve the release of a cash surety in the amount of $2,130.00 for Blackwater Storage. (No fiscal impact) 24-1384 Approved Pass
  83. R.11. Approve the release of a warranty and surety in the amount of $11,224.53 in the form of Maintenance Bond No. PR2741518 for Dunson Park Apartments. (No fiscal impact) 24-1386 Approved Pass
  84. R.12. Approve the release of a warranty and surety in the amount of $4,529.88 in the form of Maintenance Bond No. 41K236162 for Hallam Preserve West K. (No fiscal impact) 24-1387 Approved Pass
  85. R.13. Accept a two-year warranty and surety in the amount of $37,290 in the form of Maintenance Bond No. GM 226210 for Peace Creek Reserve. (No fiscal Impact) 24-1388 Approved Pass
  86. R.14. Accept Daybreak - Davenport potable water and reclaim water utility system improvements for ownership, operation, and maintenance by Polk County Utilities. (No fiscal impact) 24-1385 Approved Pass
  87. R.15. Accept 2024 Polk Vision Refresh Document 24-1395 Approved Pass
  88. R. BUILDING
  89. R. DEPUTY COUNTY MANAGER
  90. R. BUDGET & MANAGEMENT SERVICES
  91. R. PROCUREMENT
  92. R. COMMUNICATIONS
  93. R.16. Breastfeeding Month Proclamation 24-1427 Approved Pass
  94. R. COOPERATIVE EXTENSION SERVICES
  95. R. HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES
  96. R.17. Approve Amendment 3 to Agreement 2021-015 with Heritage Health Solutions Inc. for third party administrative services for off-site inmate medical services. ($1,300,000.00 estimated annual savings) 24-1412 Approved Pass
  97. R.18. Approve State Housing Initiatives Partnership (SHIP) Annual Report (AR) for FY 2021-2022 Closeout Year. (No fiscal impact). 24-1407 Approved Pass
  98. R. EQUITY & HUMAN RESOURCES
  99. R. INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
  100. R. CODE ENFORCEMENT
  101. R. COURT SERVICES
  102. R. RISK MANAGEMENT
  103. R.19. Consider approval of the proposed settlement in the matter of Kim Schauwecker v. Polk County Board of County Commissioners; $70,000.00 one-time expense. 24-1411 Approved Pass
  104. R.20. Approve selection committee’s recommendation to authorize staff to enter into contract negotiations with Willis Towers Watson US for employee health and wellness benefits consulting. (No fiscal impact) 24-1383 Approved Pass
  105. R. INDIGENT HEALTH CARE
  106. R.21. Adopt resolution to accept unanticipated revenue and budget amendment for the Polk County Local Provider Participation Fund. ($7,930,464.00 one-time revenue and expense increase) 24-1330 Approved Pass
  107. R.22. Approve the first amendment to the contract with Lakeland Regional Health Systems, Inc. and Lakeland Regional Medical Center, Inc. d/b/a Lakeland Regional Health for uncompensated inpatient psychiatric services. (Not to exceed $2,000,000 annually). 24-1419 Approved Pass
  108. R.23. Approve the first amendment to the contract with Lakeland Regional Health to provide primary care services to eligible low-income county residents who are not Polk HealthCare Plan members. (not to exceed $1,900,000 annually) 24-1420 Approved Pass
  109. R.24. Approve the first amendment to the contract with Central Florida Health Care, Inc. to provide primary care services to eligible low-income county residents who are not Polk HealthCare Plan members. (not to exceed $2,000,000 annually) 24-1421 Approved Pass
  110. R.25. Approve the first amendment to the contract with Florida Department of Health in Polk County to provide primary care services to eligible low-income county residents who are not Polk HealthCare Plan members. (not to exceed $728,000 annually) 24-1422 Approved Pass
  111. R.26. Approve the first amendment to the contract with Peace River Center for Personal Development, Inc. to provide primary care services to eligible low-income county residents who are not Polk HealthCare Plan members. (not to exceed $120,000 annually) 24-1423 Approved Pass
  112. R. FACILITIES MANAGEMENT
  113. R. FLEET MANAGEMENT
  114. R. PARKS & NATURAL RESOURCES
  115. R.27. Approve Consultant Services Agreement (CSA) 17-47-02 Modification 2 with Pennoni Associates, Inc (Pennoni) for additional construction administration services for a public boat ramp facility on Lake Buffum. ($18,000.00 one-time expense) 24-1334 Approved Pass
  116. R. FIRE RESCUE
  117. R. EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT
  118. R. REAL ESTATE SERVICES
  119. R.28. Approve Land Purchase Agreement between Walton Acquisitions, LLC and Polk County for the purchase of property in conjunction with a proposed alternative water supply receiving station in the northeast regional utility service area. ($410,000 one-time expense) 24-1399 Approved Pass
  120. R.29. Approve Right-of-Way Agreement between Warren Fowler and Christy Fowler and Polk County in conjunction with the County Road 557 Project, Parcels 119 and 707. ($132,398 one-time expense) 24-1379 Approved Pass
  121. R.30. Approve Right-of-Way Agreement between John T. Storc and Lois M. Storc and Polk County in conjunction with the County Road 557 Project, Parcels 116 and 704. ($73,540 one-time expense) 24-1371 Approved Pass
  122. R.31. Approve Right-of-Way Agreement between James M. Bauer and Virginia Connolly- Bauer and Polk County in conjunction with the County Road 557 Project, Parcels 120/708 and 121. ($84,125 one-time expense) 24-1378 Approved Pass
  123. R.32. Approve Right-of-Way Agreement between Elmer Thomas and Raymona Thomas and Polk County in conjunction with the County Road 557 Project, Parcel 718. ($7,500 one-time expense) 24-1365 Approved Pass
  124. R.33. Approve Right-of-Way Agreement between Edward R. Stephan and Akiko K. Stephan and Polk County in conjunction with the County Road 557 Project, Parcels 118 and 706. ($68,350 one-time expense) 24-1380 Approved Pass
  125. R.34. Approve Subordination Agreements between Polk County and Tampa Electric Company and between Polk County and Chesapeake Utilities Corporation, both in conjunction with the County Road 557 Road Widening Improvement Project. (No fiscal impact) 24-1410 Approved Pass
  126. R.35. Authorize the conveyance of five County owned parcels to the City of Lakeland. (No fiscal impact) 24-1373 Approved Pass
  127. R.36. Authorize a County Deed to David M. Susla and Laurie C. Susla, his wife. (No fiscal impact) 24-1381 Approved Pass
  128. R.37. Accept instruments for additional right-of-way along Yarborough Lane, Country Club Road, Webb Road, and Hobbs Road as requested through the Development Review Process. (No fiscal impact) 24-1415 Approved Pass
  129. R. ROADS & DRAINAGE
  130. R.38. Approve the Mitigation Credit Purchase and Deposit Agreement with the Green Swamp Mitigation Bank to purchase 12.17 Freshwater Federal & State Forested credits for the wetland impacts on the CR 557 Widening Project. ($2,190,600.00 one-time expense) 24-1360 Approved Pass
  131. R.39. Approve the Mitigation Credit Purchase and Deposit Agreement with the Horse Creek Mitigation Bank to purchase 3.57 Freshwater Non-Forested Federal credits for the functional wetland habitat impacts on the CR 557 Widening Project. ($838,950.00 one-time expense) 24-1418 Approved Pass
  132. R.40. Approve the Mitigation Credit Purchase and Deposit Agreement with the Crooked River Mitigation Bank to purchase 5.08 Dual Freshwater Forested Wetland Credits, 1.43 State-Only Freshwater Forested Credits, and 0.16 Dual Freshwater Herbaceous Credits for the functional wetland habitat impacts on the CR 557 Widening Project. ($732,950.00 one-time expense) 24-1400 Approved Pass
  133. R.41. Approve the Mitigation Credit Purchase and Deposit Agreement with the Tippen Bay Wetland Mitigation Bank to purchase 3.57 Freshwater State Herbaceous (UMAM) credits for the functional wetland habitat impacts on the CR 557 Widening Project. ($499,800.00 one-time expense) 24-1362 Approved Pass
  134. R.42. SET HEARING to Consider Adopting a Resolution Allowing for the Installation of Traffic Calming Devices (Speed Humps) on Lake Thomas Drive, Near Winter Haven. (Suggested Hearing Date: Tuesday, September 17, 2024, at 9:15 a.m.) (No fiscal impact) 24-1327 Approved Pass
  135. R.43. Request Board Approve Amendment 2 with Kimley-Horn and Associates, for Agreement 2022-041, Thompson Nursery Road extension. ($73,805.18 one-time expense) 24-1382 Approved Pass
  136. R.44. Adopt a Resolution Setting Parking Restrictions on Little Valley Way, near Lakeland ($232.10 one-time expense) 24-1308 Approved Pass
  137. R.45. Adopt a Resolution Setting Truck Restrictions on Magnolia Street West (near Lakeland). ($171.01 one-time expense) 24-1332 Approved Pass
  138. R.46. Adopt a Resolution Setting Speed Limit on Waterfield Parkway, near Lakeland. ($100.07 one-time expense) 24-1352 Approved Pass
  139. R. UTILITIES
  140. R.47. Approve Consultant Services Authorization 2024-006-02 with Black and Veatch Corp. for the Polk County Utilities’ Vertical Asset Risk Assessment Project ($391,454 not-to-exceed, one-time expense). 24-1408 Approved Pass
  141. R.48. Approve a Utility Infrastructure Agreement with Pointe Grand Davenport, LLC for the Pointe Grand (aka Hillpointe) Davenport development. (Cost not to exceed $140,164.19) 24-1374 Approved Pass
  142. R. WASTE & RECYCLING
  143. R.49. Approve a Non-Exclusive Commercial Franchise for FY2024-25 by Gateway Rolloff Services Inc. (No Fiscal Impact) 24-1338 Approved Pass
  144. R. ELECTED OFFICIAL AND OTHER GOVERNMENTAL AGENCY
  145. R. COURT RELATED
  146. R. POLK COUNTY PROPERTY APPRAISER
  147. R. POLK COUNTY SHERIFF
  148. R. POLK COUNTY SUPERVISOR OF ELECTIONS
  149. R. POLK COUNTY TAX COLLECTOR
  150. R.50. Accept Report of Discounts, Errors, Double Assessments, and Insolvencies. (No fiscal impact) 24-1409 Approved Pass
  151. R. WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT BOARD
  152. R. COUNTY ATTORNEY
  153. R.51. SET 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 September 3, 2024 at 9:00 a.m.) 24-1404 Approved Pass
  154. R.52. SET HEARING to consider adoption of an ordinance granting an Economic Development Ad Valorem Tax Exemption for Project Pomelo, an expanding business. (Suggested hearing date is September 3, 2024 at 9:00 a.m.) 24-1405 Approved Pass
  155. R.53. SET HEARING to consider adoption of an ordinance amending Polk County Ordinance 2018-073, the Polk County Government’s Retiree Insurance Benefits Ordinance, as amended. (Suggested hearing date is September 3, 2024 at 9:00 a.m.) 24-1413 Approved Pass
  156. R.54. SET HEARING to consider adoption of an ordinance amending Ordinance 13-069 to address residential recycling collection changes. Suggested Hearing Date: September 3, 2024 at 9:15 a.m. (No fiscal impact) 24-1433 Approved Pass
  157. R.55. Resolution granting host approval for the issuance by the Hillsborough County Industrial Development Authority of its not to exceed $1,900,000,000 principal amount health system revenue bonds, Baycare Health System Issue, Series 2024, for the benefit of Baycare Health System, Inc. 24-1430 Approved Pass
  158. R.56. Resolution granting host approval for the issuance by the Orange County Health Facilities Authority of its not to exceed $95,000,000 principal amount revenue bond (Presbyterian Retirement Communities Obligate Group Project), Series 2024 for the benefit of the Presbyterian Retirement Communities Obligated Group and Florida Presbyterian Homes, Inc. 24-1431 Approved Pass
  159. S. CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS - ELOISE COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
  160. S.1. Approve the Eloise CRA meeting minutes from April 16, 2024. 24-1311 Approved Pass
  161. S.2. Adopt resolution approving the FY 24/25 budget for the Eloise Community Redevelopment Agency in the amount of $909,603. 24-1313 Approved Pass
  162. S.3. Reappoint Minerva Gil to the Eloise Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) Advisory Committee for the three-year term, July 11, 2024 through July 10, 2027. 24-1312 Approved Pass
  163. T. CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS - HARDEN/PARKWAY COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
  164. T.1. Approve the Harden/Parkway CRA meeting minutes from August 8, 2023. 24-1315 Approved Pass
  165. T.2. Adopt resolution approving the FY 24/25 budget for the Harden/Parkway Community Redevelopment Agency in the amount of $1,876,476. 24-1316 Approved Pass
  166. 161 ANNOUNCEMENTS