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July 2, 2024 ·9:00 AM Final-revised

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Agenda — 132 items

  1. 1 CALL TO ORDER - 9:00 a.m. (BILL BRASWELL, CHAIR)
  2. 2 INVOCATION ▶ jump to 0:38
  3. 2 Rollcall ▶ jump to 0:01
  4. 3 Murphy Hanley, Polk County Fire Rescue Chaplain ▶ jump to 0:39
  5. 3 Note ▶ jump to 0:26
  6. 4 PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE (BILL BRASWELL, CHAIR) ▶ jump to 1:16
  7. 4 Note ▶ jump to 0:26
  8. A. PRESENTATIONS and RECOGNITIONS
  9. 5 Rollcall ▶ jump to 0:32
  10. B. CEREMONIAL PROCLAMATIONS
  11. C. REQUEST FROM THE GENERAL PUBLIC/AUDIENCE AND OPPORTUNITY TO BE HEARD ▶ jump to 1:35
  12. C.1. Comments. ▶ jump to 1:38
  13. D. APPROVE CONSENT AGENDA ▶ jump to 9:06
  14. D.1. Approve Consent Agenda. 24-1086 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 9:14
  15. E. COUNTY COMPTROLLER (STACY M. BUTTERFIELD, CPA) ▶ jump to 9:32
  16. E.1. Disbursements. 24-1051 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 10:37
  17. E.2. Minutes of Regular Board meeting held on June 18, 2024. 24-1052 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 10:55
  18. F. REQUEST FROM ELECTED OFFICIAL and OTHER GOVERNMENTAL AGENCY
  19. 15 PAGE BREAK
  20. G. COUNTY ATTORNEY (RANDY MINK) ▶ jump to 11:43
  21. G.1. Adopt Tentative Assessment Resolution and Assessment Roll for the 2024-25 Excessive Bulk Waste Assessments to be collected by the Uniform Method of Collection of Non-Ad Valorem Assessments on the tax bill. (No fiscal impact) 24-1019 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 13:28
  22. G.2. Adopt Tentative Assessment Resolution and Assessment Roll for the 2024-25 Nuisance Abatement Assessments to be collected by the Uniform Method of Collection of Non-Ad Valorem Assessments on the tax bill. (No fiscal impact) 24-1020 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 14:09
  23. G.3. Adopt Residential Waste Program Services Tentative Assessment Resolution setting the Estimated Assessment Rates for Fiscal Year 2024-25. (No fiscal impact) 24-1037 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 14:48
  24. G.4. Adopt Tentative Rate Resolution for the 2024-25 Fire Services Non-Ad Valorem Assessments. 24-1021 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 15:36
  25. G.5. Adopt Tentative Rate Resolution for the 2024-25 Street Lighting Assessments. (No fiscal impact) 24-1044 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 16:21
  26. G.6. Adopt Tentative Rate Resolution for the 2024-25 Central Inwood Street Lighting Municipal Service Benefit Unit ("MSBU"). (No fiscal impact) 24-1054 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 17:08
  27. G.7. Adopt Tentative Rate Resolution for the 2024-25 Southwest Inwood Street Lighting Municipal Service Benefit Unit ("MSBU"). (No fiscal impact) 24-1055 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 17:57
  28. G.8. Adopt Tentative Rate Resolution for the 2024-25 East Bimini Bay Utility Municipal Service Benefit Unit ("MSBU"). (No fiscal impact) 24-1067 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 18:42
  29. G.9. Adopt Tentative Rate Resolution for the 2024-25 Island Club West Utility Municipal Service Benefit Unit ("MSBU"). (No fiscal impact) 24-1069 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 19:22
  30. G.10. Adopt Tentative Rate Resolution for the 2024-25 Skyview Utility Municipal Service Benefit Unit ("MSBU"). (No fiscal impact) 24-1070 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 20:18
  31. H. COUNTY MANAGER (BILL BEASLEY) ▶ jump to 20:34
  32. H.1. Request Board approve (1) construction contract with MidSouth, Inc. for the Deeson Road lift station and force main improvements project ($2,307,365.50 one-time expense) and (2) CIP Amendment to the FY 23/24 Utilities Community Investment Program Expansion budget and a transfer from reserves in the amount of $250,000.00. This project is partially funded through the American Rescue Plan through the United States Department of Treasury. 24-1076 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 23:56
  33. H.2. Approve Subcontract Amendment thirteen between the Ounce of Prevention Fund of Florida and Polk County, for the provision of Healthy Families Polk Services for Fiscal Year 2024-2025 ($1,585,843.75 One-time Revenue, $400,000.00 Cash Match Contribution). 24-0973 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 26:53
  34. H.3. Approve Lease Agreement between Ruthven Business Park II, LLC and Polk County. ($236,000.04, initial estimated annual expense) 24-1074 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 30:36
  35. I. COMMISSIONER DISTRICT 1 (GEORGE LINDSEY) ▶ jump to 30:41
  36. I.1. Appoint Merle H. Bishop, FAICP, CPM, as a member of the Polk County Planning Commission, for the three-year term, October 1, 2024 through September 30, 2027. 24-0936 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 30:54
  37. I.2. Commissioner Lindsey Comments. ▶ jump to 31:04
  38. J. COMMISSIONER DISTRICT 2 (RICK WILSON) ▶ jump to 31:05
  39. J.1. Commissioner Wilson Comments. ▶ jump to 31:06
  40. K. COMMISSIONER DISTRICT 4 (MARTHA SANTIAGO) ▶ jump to 31:07
  41. K.1. Commissioner Santiago Comments. ▶ jump to 31:08
  42. L. COMMISSIONER DISTRICT 5 (NEIL COMBEE) ▶ jump to 31:16
  43. L.1. Commissioner Combee Comments. ▶ jump to 31:17
  44. M. COMMISSIONER DISTRICT 3 (BILL BRASWELL, CHAIR) ▶ jump to 31:30
  45. M.1. Chair Braswell Comments. ▶ jump to 31:31
  46. N. LAY BOARD APPOINTMENTS ▶ jump to 31:48
  47. N.1. Appoint Michael Phillips as a member of the Tourist Development Council for the four-year term, July 1, 2024, through June 30, 2028. 24-0971 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 32:09
  48. N.2. Appoint Zach Burek as a member of the Tourist Development Council for the four-year term, September 1, 2024, through August 31, 2028. 24-0974 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 32:25
  49. O. EXPEDITED HEARINGS PURSUANT TO RESOLUTION NO. 2022-089
  50. P. PUBLIC HEARINGS ▶ jump to 32:39
  51. P.1. PUBLIC HEARING to consider adopting an ordinance providing for publication of legal advertisements and public notices on a publicly accessible website in lieu of using a newspaper when newspaper publication is required by Polk County ordinance, resolution, code, board policy, or administrative order. 24-1015 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 35:05
  52. P.2. PUBLIC HEARING to consider adoption of an ordinance granting an Economic Development Ad Valorem Tax Exemption to an expanding business, Publix Super Markets, Inc., and approval of a Performance Agreement with the company. 24-1066 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 43:33
  53. P.3. PUBLIC HEARING (LDCT-2024-7 Water Star Text Amendment) (Adoption Hearing) to consider an amendment to the Land Development Code to add Chapter 2, Section 212, Plumbing Fixtures and Appliances, and amend Chapter 2, Section 226, Irrigation Systems. (No Fiscal Impact) 24-1063 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 48:29
  54. Q. WORK SESSION ITEMS
  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 2197. 24-1053
  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-2024-2 Outdoor Sales CPA) to consider the adoption of a Small-Scale Comprehensive Plan Amendment to change the Future Land Use designation on 3.99 +/- acres from Residential Suburban (RS) to Commercial Enclave (CE) in the Suburban Development Area (SDA). The suggested adoption hearing date is July 16, 2024, at 9:15 a.m. 24-1040 Approved Pass
  68. R.3. SET HEARING: (LDCT-2024-11 Chapter 9 LDC Changes) to amend multiple sections of Chapter 9. The suggested hearing dates are, for the first reading on July 16, 2024, at 9:15 a.m., and the second reading on August 6, 2024, at 9:15 a.m. 24-1041 Approved Pass
  69. R.4. SET 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. The suggested hearing date is August 6, 2024, at 9:15 a.m. 24-1062 Approved Pass
  70. R.5. Accept Lakeland Boat & RV Storage potable water utility system improvements for ownership, operation, and maintenance by Polk County Utilities. (No fiscal impact) 24-1035 Approved Pass
  71. R.6. Accept a one-year warranty and cash surety in the amount of $6,000.93 for Lakeland Boat & RV Storage. (No fiscal Impact) 24-1036 Approved Pass
  72. R.7. Approve the release of a warranty and surety in the amount of $184,748.31 in the form of Maintenance Bond No. CIC1919492 for Preservation Pointe Phase 4. (No fiscal impact) 24-1039 Approved Pass
  73. R.8. TPO Interlocal Agreement - Amendment & Resolution. (No fiscal impact) 24-1042 Approved Pass
  74. R. BUILDING
  75. R. DEPUTY COUNTY MANAGER
  76. R. BUDGET & MANAGEMENT SERVICES
  77. R. PROCUREMENT
  78. R. COMMUNICATIONS
  79. R. COOPERATIVE EXTENSION SERVICES
  80. R. HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES
  81. R.9. 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-011. ($186,746.20 one-time expense). 24-1071 Approved Pass
  82. R.10. Resolution adopting the Fiscal Year (FY) 2024-2025 Annual Action Plan. (No fiscal impact). 24-1049 Approved Pass
  83. R. EQUITY & HUMAN RESOURCES
  84. R. INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
  85. R. CODE ENFORCEMENT
  86. R. COURT SERVICES
  87. R.11. Approve the Certificate of Participation between Polk County and the Florida Department of Law Enforcement (No fiscal impact) 24-1058 Approved Pass
  88. R. RISK MANAGEMENT
  89. R.12. Consider approval of the proposed settlement in the matter of Steven Haugen v. Polk County Board of County Commissioners; $170,000.00 one-time expense. 24-1059 Approved Pass
  90. R. INDIGENT HEALTH CARE
  91. 87 PAGE BREAK
  92. R. FACILITIES MANAGEMENT
  93. R.13. Request Board approve Modification Number One to Contract #H0349 for FEMA Project #4337-0246-R, Central County Jail Auxiliary Power Generator System, between the Florida Division of Emergency Management (FDEM) and Polk County for the Hazard Mitigation Grant Program (HMGP) funding Agreement and CIP amendment, budget resolution, and transfer from the General Fund Reserve for Cash Balance Forward ($180,158 one-time revenue and $60,052 local match totaling $240,210). 24-0962 Approved Pass
  94. R.14. Request Board approve Modification No. Two (2) to Contract # H04883 for Project # 4337-401-R, Polk County, Auxiliary Power for Six (6) County Fueling Sites, between the Florida Division of Emergency Management (FDEM) and Polk County for the Hazard Mitigation Grant Program (HMGP) funding Agreement. 24-1088 Approved Pass
  95. R. FLEET MANAGEMENT
  96. R. PARKS & NATURAL RESOURCES
  97. R.15. Elimination of Historical Marker Application Fee of $315 per application from Polk County Parks & Natural Resources Schedule of User Fees; amendment of Resolution No 2013-148 ($1,575 recurring revenue reduction) 24-1013 Approved Pass
  98. R.16. Approve staff to pursue acquisition of sites nominated to the Environmental Lands Program. Conservation Land Acquisition Selection Advisory Committee (CLASAC) recommends pursuing acquisition of EL-123-24, EL-124-24, EL-125-24 and EL-126-24. (no fiscal impact) 24-1078 Approved Pass
  99. R. FIRE RESCUE
  100. R. EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT
  101. R. REAL ESTATE SERVICES
  102. R.17. SET HEARING to consider requests to vacate platted and unmaintained rights-of-way shown on the map of Florida Development Co Tract, Replat of Lakewood Heights, map of Starr Lake Development and Replat of Starr Lake Development along with a portion of maintained right-of-way for Shady Oaks Drive and a portion of a platted drainage easement shown on the plat of Country View Estates II. (Suggested hearing date is July 16, 2024 at 9:00 a.m or immediately following the regular agenda) 24-1057 Approved Pass
  103. R.18. Approve Land Purchase Agreement between Terrie Dulac and Polk County for the purchase of conservation preservation property. ($5,200 one-time expense) 24-1045 Approved Pass
  104. R.19. Approve Right-of-Way Agreement between Eduardo Moreno and Polk County in conjunction with the CR 542A (Galloway Road) at 10th Street, Parcel 109. ($4,000 one-time expense) 24-1064 Approved Pass
  105. R.20. Approve Right-of-Way Agreement between Lynn M. Van Wormer and Polk County in conjunction with the CR 542A (Galloway Road) at 10th Street, Parcel 108. ($1,400 one-time expense) 24-1048 Approved Pass
  106. R.21. Accept instrument for additional right-of-way along Mount Olive Road as requested through the Development Review Process. (No fiscal impact) 24-1065 Approved Pass
  107. R.22. Authorize an Easement to the City of Lakeland in conjunction with water service to the Eaton Park Fire Station. (No fiscal impact) 24-1056 Approved Pass
  108. R.23. Adopt Resolution of Necessity for multiple parcels authorizing condemnation for transportation improvements to Thompson Nursery Road Phase 1 Segment 1, Project No. 5400203, Parcels 120 and 121. (No fiscal impact) 24-1072 Approved Pass
  109. R. ROADS & DRAINAGE
  110. R.24. Approve Modification No. 1 to Consultant Services Authorization (CSA) No. 17-050-06 with AIM Engineering & Surveying, Inc. (Consultant) for the SR 60 @ 80 Foot Rd Intersection Improvement Project. ($22,465.00 one-time expense) 24-0972 Approved Pass
  111. R.25. Adopt a Resolution Setting Speed Limit on Astonia Boulevard, Bloom Terrace, Lily Lane and Sidney Street, Within the Astonia Subdivision, near Davenport. ($1,030.10 one-time expense) 24-1050 Approved Pass
  112. R.26. Approve Joint Project Agreement (JPA) between Polk County and the City of Eagle Lake (City) for the Northwest Wahneta Drainage Improvement Project (Project). 24-1025 Approved Pass
  113. R. UTILITIES
  114. R.27. Adopt a resolution setting forth a preliminary schedule of revised County water utility rates, charges, and fees and SET HEARING for July 16, 2024 at 9:15 a.m. to consider adopting a Resolution approving the proposed revisions to the water utility rates, charges, and fees stated in the preliminary schedule. 24-1095 Approved Pass
  115. R. WASTE & RECYCLING
  116. R. ELECTED OFFICIAL AND OTHER GOVERNMENTAL AGENCY
  117. R. COURT RELATED
  118. R. POLK COUNTY PROPERTY APPRAISER
  119. R. POLK COUNTY SHERIFF
  120. R.28. Approve and release an appropriation and expenditure of $10,000 from the Law Enforcement Trust Fund ($10,000.00 one-time expense) 24-1073 Approved Pass
  121. R. POLK COUNTY SUPERVISOR OF ELECTIONS
  122. R. POLK COUNTY TAX COLLECTOR
  123. R. SUPERINTENDENT OF POLK COUNTY SCHOOLS
  124. R. WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT BOARD
  125. R. COUNTY ATTORNEY
  126. R.29. SET PUBLIC HEARING to consider adoption of final rate resolutions and assessment rolls for the (1) Residential Waste Program Services, (2) Street Lighting Assessment Areas, (3) Fire Services, (4) the Skyview Utility Municipal Services Benefit Unit, (5) Nuisance Abatement, (6) Excessive Bulk Waste, (7) Island Club West Utility Municipal Services Benefit Unit, (8) East Bimini Bay Utility Municipal Services Benefit Unit, (9) Southwest Inwood Street Lighting Municipal Services Benefit Unit, and (10) Central Inwood Street Lighting Municipal Services Benefit Unit non-ad valorem assessments for fiscal year 2024-25. (Suggested hearing date: September 9, 2024 at 6:00 p.m.) (No fiscal impact) 24-0981 Approved Pass
  127. R.30. SET PUBLIC HEARING to consider adoption of an ordinance granting an Economic Development Ad Valorem Tax Exemption for Project Mix, an expansion of an Existing Business. (Suggested hearing date is July 16, 2024 at 9:00 a.m.) 24-1047 Approved Pass
  128. R.31. Execute Agreement between Polk County and D-R Media and Investments to create a publicly accessible website for legal notice publication (no fiscal impact). 24-1016 Approved Pass
  129. R.32. Consider a Resolution designating <https://polkcounty.column.us/search> as Polk County’s Publicly Accessible Website. 24-1017 Approved Pass
  130. R.33. Consider a Resolution directing departments and divisions to publish legally required advertisements and public notices in both a newspaper and on the Publicly Accessible Website and establishes publications on the Polk County Publicly Accessible Website to be the official and controlling version. 24-1018 Approved Pass
  131. R.34. Consider a Resolution approving a plan of finance concerning the issuance by the Polk County Industrial Development Authority of its Polk County Industrial Development Authority Industrial Development Revenue Bonds (Victory Ridge Academy Project), in a principal amount not exceeding $17,000,000 for the purpose of providing funds to make a loan to Victory Ridge Academy and Victory Ridge Charitable Fund, Inc., to finance the costs of renovation, expansion, design, construction, equipping and/or furnishing of educational facilities to be located in Polk County, Florida, which facility is to be owned and operated to the extent of its interests therein by Victory Ridge Academy, Inc. 24-1075 Approved Pass
  132. 128 ANNOUNCEMENTS