Board of County Commissioners
Board Room
Agenda — 126 items
- 1 CALL TO ORDER - 9:00 a.m. (BILL BRASWELL, CHAIR)
- 1 Rollcall
- 2 INVOCATION
- 2 Note
- 3 Murphy Hanley, Polk County Fire Rescue Chaplain
- 3 Note
- 4 PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE (BILL BRASWELL, CHAIR)
- 4 Rollcall
- A. PRESENTATIONS and RECOGNITIONS
- A.1. Students Working Against Tobacco (SWAT) in Polk County - Monica Livingstone, Community Engagement Manager
- B. CEREMONIAL PROCLAMATIONS
- C. REQUEST FROM THE GENERAL PUBLIC/AUDIENCE AND OPPORTUNITY TO BE HEARD
- C.1. Comments.
- D. APPROVE CONSENT AGENDA
- D.1. Approve Consent Agenda.
- E. COUNTY COMPTROLLER (STACY M. BUTTERFIELD, CPA)
- E.1. Disbursements.
- E.2. Minutes of Regular Board meeting held on July 16, 2024.
- F. REQUEST FROM ELECTED OFFICIAL and OTHER GOVERNMENTAL AGENCY
- G. COUNTY ATTORNEY (RANDY MINK)
- H. COUNTY MANAGER (BILL BEASLEY)
- H.1. Approve construction contract with Central Concrete Products, Inc. for the NW Wahneta drainage improvement project - ARP ($2,322,774.00 one-time expense from American Rescue Plan Funds)
- H.2. Approve construction contract with Robert Binns Roofing, Inc. for the roof replacement of the existing Polk County Sheriff’s office animal control north & south kennels in Winter Haven, FL. ($318,108.00 one-time expense).
- H.3. Approve two separate second amendments to the contracts with Tri-County Human Services, Inc. for the New Beginning Transition Center for: 1) Men; and 2) Women; both are residential and intensive outpatient treatment programs. (total amount not to exceed $3,758,682 annually: $2,505,455 for men and $1,253,227 for women).
- H.4. Approve the first amendment to the contract with Winter Haven Hospital, Inc. for uncompensated inpatient psychiatric services. (Not to exceed $2,000,000 annually).
- H.5. Approve the contract with Central Florida Health Care, Inc. (CFHC) for capital expenditures to open a new community health center in Bartow. (Total amount not to exceed $546,203)
- I. COMMISSIONER DISTRICT 1 (GEORGE LINDSEY)
- I.1. Commissioner Lindsey Comments.
- J. COMMISSIONER DISTRICT 2 (RICK WILSON)
- J.1. Commissioner Wilson Comments.
- K. COMMISSIONER DISTRICT 4 (MARTHA SANTIAGO)
- K.1. Commissioner Santiago Comments.
- L. COMMISSIONER DISTRICT 5 (NEIL COMBEE)
- L.1. Commissioner Combee Comments.
- M. COMMISSIONER DISTRICT 3 (BILL BRASWELL, CHAIR)
- M.1. Chair Braswell Comments.
- N. LAY BOARD APPOINTMENTS
- O. EXPEDITED HEARINGS PURSUANT TO RESOLUTION NO. 2022-089
- O.1. Public Hearing (LDCD-2024-3 New Tampa Highway Sub-District Change) (Adoption Hearing) to consider the adoption of a Sub-District Change on +/-2.55 acres from Business Park Center-1 (BPC-1) to Business Park Center-2 (BPC-2) in the Transit Supportive Development Area (TSDA). (No Fiscal Impact)
- O.2. Public Hearing (LDWA-2024-21 Garden of Eden Access Waiver) to consider the approval of an applicant-initiated request for a waiver to LDC Section 705.B necessary to allow the issuance of building permits for up to eight (8) single-family homes on property that gains access solely via an easement. No Fiscal Impact.
- O.3. Public Hearing (LDCPAS-2023-29 Grove Avenue CPA) (Adoption Hearing) to consider a Future Land Use Change from Residential Suburban (RSX) to Residential Low (RLX) and a Development Area change from Suburban Development Area (SDA) to Urban Growth Area (UGA) in the Southeast Polk SAP. (No Fiscal Impact)
- O.4. Public Hearing (LDCPAL-2024-1 Socrum Loop Rd PRESV CPA) (Transmittal Hearing) to consider the adoption of a Large-Scale Comprehensive Plan Amendment to change the Future Land Use designation on +/- 6.88 acres from Residential Low-X (RL-X) and Office Center-X (OCX) to Preservation-X (PRESVX) in the Green Swamp ACSC.
- O.5. Public Hearing (LDCPAL 2024-3 CR 640 Industrial Park CPA) (Transmittal Hearing) to consider the adoption of a Large-Scale Comprehensive Plan Map Amendment on +/- 380 acres to change the Future Land Use from Phosphate Mining (PM) to Industrial (IND). (No Fiscal Impact)
- P. PUBLIC HEARINGS
- P.1. Public Hearing (LDCPAL-2024-8 Smokey Groves Text Amendment CPA) (Adoption Hearing) to consider the adoption of a Large-Scale Comprehensive Plan text amendment to amend Policy 2.130-E1.1A in Section 2.130-E1 of the Comprehensive Plan. (No Fiscal Impact)
- P.2. Public Hearing (LDCDD-2024-2 Groves at Lake Marion CDD) to consider the adoption of an applicant-initiated ordinance to establish a new Community Development District (CDD) the unincorporated area of the County. (No fiscal impact)
- P.3. Public Hearing (LDCPAS-2024-4 Winter Lake Road RH CPA) (Adoption Hearing) to consider the Future Land Use Change from Residential Low (RL-2) to Residential High (RH). (No Fiscal Impact)
- P.4. Public Hearing (LDPD-2024-2 Shepherd Rd Multi-family) (De Novo Hearing) to consider an appeal to the Planning Commission’s decision to deny LDPD-2024-2.
- Q. WORK SESSION ITEMS
- R. CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS
- R. COMMISSIONER DISTRICT 1
- R. COMMISSIONER DISTRICT 2
- R. COMMISSIONER DISTRICT 3
- R. COMMISSIONER DISTRICT 4
- R. COMMISSIONER DISTRICT 5
- R. COUNTY COMPTROLLER
- R.1. Proposed Fiscal Year 2025 budgets for Bradbury, Eden Hills, Forest Lake, Hartford Terrace, Holly Hill Road East, North Powerline Road, Saddle Creek Preserve, Scenic Highway, Westridge and Woodland Ranch Estates Community Development Districts.
- R.2. Appoint property custodian for the office of Division Parks and Natural resources.
- R.3. Removal of equipment from inventory as listed on Blanket Removal Form 2199.
- R. COUNTY MANAGER
- R. ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
- R. TOURISM/SPORTS MARKETING
- R. OFFICE OF PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT
- R.4. Lake Bella Run Plat for Conditional Approval. (No fiscal impact)
- R.5. Stonemont Lakeland Industrial Plat for Conditional Approval. (No fiscal impact)
- R.6. Accept Granite Lot 1 potable water and reclaim water utility system improvements for ownership, operation, and maintenance by Polk County Utilities. (No fiscal impact)
- R.7. Accept a one-year warranty and cash surety in the amount of $1,238.48 for Granite Lot 1. (No fiscal Impact)
- R.8. Accept Tires Plus #933853 potable water and reclaim water utility system improvements for ownership, operation, and maintenance by Polk County Utilities. (No fiscal impact)
- R.9. Accept a one-year warranty and cash surety in the amount of $1,799.88 for Tires Plus #933853. (No fiscal Impact)
- R.10. Approve selection committee’s recommendation to authorize staff to enter into contract negotiations with AECOM Technical Services for a Vision Zero Action Plan. (No fiscal impact)
- R. BUILDING
- R. DEPUTY COUNTY MANAGER
- R. BUDGET & MANAGEMENT SERVICES
- R.11. Approve an amended American Rescue Plan Fund Agreement with Aerospace Center for Excellence, Inc. (no fiscal impact)
- R. PROCUREMENT
- R.12. Approve agreement with Clifton Larson Allen LLP for annual financial auditing services to the Board and Elected Officials. ($345,000.00 annual fiscal impact)
- R. COMMUNICATIONS
- R. COOPERATIVE EXTENSION SERVICES
- R. HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES
- R.13. Approve Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) rehabilitation/replacement program Homeowner Assistance Agreement and Grant Agreement for the property located in Winter Haven, FL., for Case #RC23-CDBG-004. ($199,998.00 one-time expense).
- R.14. Approve State Housing Initiative Partnership (SHIP) Program rehabilitation/replacement program Homeowner Assistance Agreement and Grant Agreement for property located in unincorporated Lakeland, FL., for Case#RC23-SHIP-006. ($200,820.00 one-time expense).
- R.15. Approve State Housing Initiative Partnership (SHIP) Hurricane Housing Recovery Program (HHRP) rehabilitation/replacement program Homeowner Assistance Agreement and Grant Agreement for property located in Winter Haven, FL. for Case #DR24-S-IAN-012. ($193,729.20 one-time expense).
- R.16. Approve Third Amendment to American Rescue Plan Local Fiscal Recovery Funding Agreement with Chapters Health Foundation Inc. on behalf of Good Shepherd Hospice. (No fiscal impact)
- R. EQUITY & HUMAN RESOURCES
- R. INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
- R. CODE ENFORCEMENT
- R. COURT SERVICES
- R.17. Approve Revised letter of support for allocation of FY2023 Byrne Justice Assistance Grant funds. (No fiscal impact)
- R. RISK MANAGEMENT
- R. INDIGENT HEALTH CARE
- R.18. Approve Polk HealthCare Plan Medical Services Agreement with Central Florida Kidney Specialists, Inc. for specialty care services. (Transfer of existing appropriations to medical provider).
- R.19. Approve Polk HealthCare Plan Medical Services Agreement with Trinity Medical Physicians, LLC for primary care services. (Transfer of existing appropriations to medical provider).
- R. FACILITIES MANAGEMENT
- R. FLEET MANAGEMENT
- R. PARKS & NATURAL RESOURCES
- R.20. Certified Local Government Agreement, State of Florida, Department of State, Division of Historical Resources for participation in the Certified Local Government program (No fiscal impact)
- R. FIRE RESCUE
- R. EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT
- R.21. Approve state-funded 2024-2025 Emergency Management Preparedness and Assistance (EMPA) Subgrant Agreement and Certification.
- R. REAL ESTATE SERVICES
- R.22. Approve Sixth Amendment to Lease No. 306 between Polk County and the National Association of Letter Carriers Retirement, Educational, Security, Training Foundation, Inc. (NALCREST), for a Fire Rescue Station. ($25,200 annual expense)
- R.23. Accept Quit Claim Deeds from Anchor Investment Corporation of Florida and Jane S. Wood for “Well Site” parcel as shown on the plat of The Homestead Phase 2. (No Fiscal Impact)
- R.24. Accept Utility Easements in conjunction a proposed potable water main along Odom Lane. (No Fiscal Impact)
- R.25. Accept Polk County Utilities Easement from Rave Commercial Legacy, LLC, as requested through the Development Review Process. (No fiscal impact)
- R.26. Accept instruments for additional rights-of-way along Kitty Fox Lane and Reynolds Road as requested through the Development Review Process. (No fiscal impact)
- R. ROADS & DRAINAGE
- R.27. Approve Modification No. 1 to Consultant Services Authorization (CSA) No. 22-088-03 with HNTB Corporation (Consultant) to provide temporary staff to the Roads & Drainage Division, Project Management Section. ($142,230.40 one-time expense)
- R.28. Approve Modification No. 3 to Consultant Services Authorization (CSA) No. 17-059-04 with Jacobs Engineering Group, Inc. (Consultant) for the CR 542A (Galloway Road N) at 10th Street West Intersection Project. ($103,904.00 one-time expense)
- R.29. Approve Modification No. 1 to CSA No. 2022-093-01 with NV5, Inc. (Consultant) for the CR 630 at CR 630A Intersection Improvements project. ($45,115.31 one-time expense)
- R.30. Approve CSA No. 22-94-03 with Patel, Greene, and Associates, PLLC (Consultant) for peer review services on the CR 557 Widening Project. ($87,271.36 one-time expense).
- R.31. Approve CSA No. 23-63-01 with Madrid Engineering Group, Inc. (Consultant) for Geotechnical Engineering Services related to resurfacing under Pavement Management ($30,880.00 one-time expense).
- R.32. Approve selection committee’s recommendation to authorize staff to enter into contract negotiations with WSP USA and Kimley-Horn and Associates for professional engineering services for drainage and sidewalk improvements-Wahneta projects. (No fiscal impact)
- R. UTILITIES
- R.33. Approve the CIP Amendment and budget transfer of $1,000,000 of American Rescue Plan funds from Northeast Regional Wastewater Treatment Facility Electrical and Communication Network Conversion Project to East Regional Polk Regional Water Cooperative Alternative Water Supply Receiving Facility Project. These projects are partially funded through the American Rescue Plan through the United States Department of Treasury. ($1,000,000 one-time transfer)
- R.34. Approve selection committee's recommendation to authorize staff negotiations with Killebrew, Inc. and RTD Construction, Inc. for RFP 24-246, Utilities Construction Services (No fiscal impact)
- R. WASTE & RECYCLING
- R.35. Approve Amendment 1 to Piggyback Agreement 2024-032 with Routeware, Inc. to provide route management of Polk County’s waste collection trucks. ($2,420 one-time expense)
- R. ELECTED OFFICIAL AND OTHER GOVERNMENTAL AGENCY
- R. COURT RELATED
- R. POLK COUNTY PROPERTY APPRAISER
- R. POLK COUNTY SHERIFF
- R. POLK COUNTY SUPERVISOR OF ELECTIONS
- R. POLK COUNTY TAX COLLECTOR
- R. WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT BOARD
- R. COUNTY ATTORNEY
- 122 ANNOUNCEMENTS