Board of County Commissioners
Board Room
Agenda — 132 items
- 1 CALL TO ORDER - 9:00 a.m. (BILL BRASWELL, CHAIR)
- 1 Note
- 2 INVOCATION
- 2 Note
- 3 Murphy Hanley, Polk County Fire Rescue Chaplain
- 3 Note
- 4 PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE (BILL BRASWELL, CHAIR)
- 4 Note
- A. PRESENTATIONS and RECOGNITIONS
- 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 June 4, 2024.
- F. REQUEST FROM ELECTED OFFICIAL and OTHER GOVERNMENTAL AGENCY
- 15 Page Break
- G. COUNTY ATTORNEY (RANDY MINK)
- G.1. Proposed Fiscal Year 2025 budgets for Highland Meadows, Highland Meadows II, Highland Meadows West, Lakeside Preserve, VillaMar and Yarborough Lane Community Development Districts.
- H. COUNTY MANAGER (BILL BEASLEY)
- H.1. Software-as-a-Service agreement with RapidDeploy for Next Generation 9-1-1 services $1,564,000 over six years.
- H.2. Request Board approve construction contract with Specialized Property Services, Inc. for exterior window restoration and door repairs at the Polk County History Center. ($1,061,047.20 one-time expense)
- H.3. Approve Agreement 22-103, Work Authorization No. 18 with Revere Control Systems, Inc. for the Southwest Regional Wastewater Treatment Facility (WWTF) Control Systems upgrade project. ($404,015 one-time expense)
- H.4. Request Board approve Amendment 6 to Contract 16-43 with The Kercher Group, Inc. ($225,000.00 estimated expense)
- 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. Avelo Inaugural Flight Festivities
- K.2. Commissioner Santiago Comments.
- I.1 Commissioner Lindsey 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 (LDCPAS-2023-33 Mediterranean Drive CPA) (Adoption Hearing) to consider the Future Land Use Map change from Development of Regional Impact (DRI) to Residential Low (RL-1X). (No Fiscal Impact)
- O.2. Public Hearing (LDCD-2024-2 Mediterranean Drive Sub-District Change) (Adoption Hearing) to consider the Sub-District change from Residential Low (RL-1X) to Residential Low (RL-4X). (No Fiscal Impact)
- O.3. Public Hearing: (LDCT-2024-7 Water Star Text Amendment) (First Reading) to add Chapter 2, Section 212, Plumbing Fixtures and Appliances, and amend Chapter 2, Section 226, Irrigation Systems. (No Fiscal Impact)
- P. PUBLIC HEARINGS
- P.1. Public Hearing (LDCPAL-2023-13 Septic to Sewer Text Change CPA) (Adoption Hearing) to consider the adoption of a Large-Scale Comprehensive Plan text amendment to several elements of the Comprehensive Plan will be amended that address new septic tank limitations in areas with Basin Management Action Plans, a new overlay called Nutrient Restoration Plan Overlay (NRPO), and septic tank to sewer conversation in the NRP. This case is related to LDCT-2024-24. This case is requested to be continued to July 16, 2024. (No Fiscal Impact)
- P.2. Public Hearing (LDCT-2023-24 Septic to Sewer) (Adoption Hearing) to consider the adoption of a County-initiated request to amend the Land Development Code to add the Nutrient Restoration Plan Overlay, restrictions on septic tanks, and definitions. This case is requested to be continued to July 16, 2024. (No Fiscal Impact).
- P.3. Public Hearing (LDCPAL-2024-8 Smokey Groves Text Amendment CPA) (Transmittal 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 to add “historic area of the” and replace “UEA” with “DRI” in the last sentence of the policy. (No Fiscal Impact)
- P.4. Public Hearing (LDCPAL-2023-12 Green Swamp Density CPA Text) (Transmittal 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)
- P.5. Public Hearing: (LDCT-2024-13 Green Swamp Density Measurement Text Amendment) (First Reading) for a LDC Text amendment to amend Chapter 5, Section 502, Table 5.3, and Section 506. (No Fiscal Impact)
- P.6. Public Hearing to approve the vacation of portions of several plats associated with lands recently purchased by Polk County for conservation purposes.
- P.7. Public Hearing to consider adoption of a Resolution to vacate platted, unopened, and unmaintained right-of-way (alley) as shown on the map of the Townsite of West Frostproof, Frostproof, Florida. (No fiscal impact)
- P.8. Public Hearing to consider adoption of a Resolution to vacate platted, unopened, and unmaintained right-of-way as shown on the plat of Camp Lester, Lake Wales, Florida. (No fiscal impact.)
- P.9. Public Hearing to consider adoption of a resolution to vacate a portion of platted, unopened, and unmaintained right-of-way as shown on the maps of W.J. Howey Land Company and Starr Lake Florida, Lake Wales, Florida. (No fiscal impact)
- Q. WORK SESSION ITEMS
- Q.1. FY 24/25 Preliminary Budget Update (Christia Johnson, Budget & Management Services Division Director)
- 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. Resolution providing for the division of proceeds of the six (6) cent Local Option Gas Tax beginning on September 1, 2024.
- R.2. Proposed Fiscal Year 2025 budgets for Alafia Preserve, Donaldson Knoll, Eagle Ridge, Hammock Reserve, Lake Ashton, Lake Mattie Preserve, Lucerne Park and Scenic Terrace North and South Community Development Districts.
- R.3. Removal of equipment from inventory as listed on Blanket Removal Form 2196.
- R.4. Appoint property custodian for the office of Utilities Operations.
- R.5. Appoint property custodian for the office of Budget and Management Services.
- R. COUNTY MANAGER
- R. ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
- R. TOURISM/SPORTS MARKETING
- R. OFFICE OF PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT
- R.6. Babson Court Plat for Conditional Approval. (No fiscal impact)
- R.7. Myrtlebrook Preserve Plat for Conditional Approval. (No fiscal impact)
- R.8. Magnolia Estates Plat for Conditional Approval. (No fiscal impact)
- R.9. Brentwood Townhomes Phases 4 and 5 Plat for Conditional Approval. (No fiscal impact)
- R.10. Approve recommended changes to the functional classification of select Polk County roads: 5th Street SE and 8th Street SE. (No fiscal impact)
- R. BUILDING
- R. DEPUTY COUNTY MANAGER
- R. BUDGET & MANAGEMENT SERVICES
- R. PROCUREMENT
- R. COMMUNICATIONS
- R. COOPERATIVE EXTENSION SERVICES
- R. HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES
- R.11. 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-002. ($197,399.86 one-time expense).
- R. EQUITY & HUMAN RESOURCES
- R. INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
- R. CODE ENFORCEMENT
- R. COURT SERVICES
- R. RISK MANAGEMENT
- R.12. Consider approval of the proposed settlement in the matter of Sutton Smith v. Polk County Board of County Commissioners; $110,000.00 one-time expense.
- R.13. Request Board approve Amendment 1 with Aetna for Agreement 2023-070, integrated medical and pharmacy benefits administration. (Estimated $97,513.44 recurring annual expense)
- R. INDIGENT HEALTH CARE
- R. FACILITIES MANAGEMENT
- R. FLEET MANAGEMENT
- R. PARKS & NATURAL RESOURCES
- R. FIRE RESCUE
- R. EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT
- R.14. Service Agreement with Vertiv Corporation for Uninterruptable Power Supply (UPS) Maintenance ($116,716.21 one-time expense over three-year period).
- R.15. Approve Interlocal Agreement with the Central Florida Regional Planning Council to update the Polk County Local Mitigation Strategy and budget transfer from General Fund Reserve for Budget Stabilization ($41,500 one-time expense).
- R. REAL ESTATE SERVICES
- R.16. Approve Right-of-Way Agreement between Abdelhadi Nouaydi and Aicha Alami, and Polk County in conjunction with the County Road 557 Project, Parcel 142. ($180,351 one-time expense)
- R.17. Approve Right-of-Way Agreement between Deborah Shulte and Polk County in conjunction with the County Road 557 Project, Parcel 717. ($26,120 one-time expense)
- R.18. Approve Right-of-Way Agreement between Thomas J. Workman and Polk County in conjunction with the County Road 557 Project, Parcel 719. ($15,802 one-time expense)
- R.19. Approve Right-of-Way Agreement between Sean West Cooper and Julie L. Cooper and Polk County in conjunction with the County Road 557 Project, Parcel 720. ($5,837 one-time expense)
- R.20. Approve Right-of-Way Agreement between Daniel M. Hardwick and Barbara A. Hardwick, his wife, and Polk County in conjunction with the CR 542A (Galloway Road) at 10th Street, Parcel 110. ($115,700 one-time expense)
- R.21. Approve Agreement for Transfer of Public Road between the Town of Dundee and Polk County for Stalnaker Road and authorize County Deed for the right-of-way associated therewith. (No fiscal impact)
- R.22. Approve Agreements for Transfer of Public Roads between the City of Haines City and Polk County for portions of Carl Boozer Road and Baker Dairy Road and authorize County Deeds for the rights-of-way associated therewith. (No fiscal impact)
- R.23. Approve Agreement for Transfer of Public Road between the City of Lake Alfred and Polk County for multiple unopened, unmaintained, platted rights-of-way and authorize a County Deed for said rights-of-way. (No fiscal impact)
- R.24. Authorize the conveyance of five County owned parcels to the City of Lakeland. (No fiscal impact)
- R.25. Declare surplus and authorize the private conveyance of the County’s interest in Parcel ID Number 262834-658500-000561 to Mihalis and Georgia Houvardas, husband and wife, and Paul K. Peros. (No fiscal impact)
- R.26. Accept Quit Claim Deed from JMBI Real Estate, LLC in conjunction with the Power Line Road improvements. (No fiscal impact)
- R.27. Accept instruments for additional right-of-way along Park Place Boulevard and Spruce Road as requested through the Development Review Process. (No fiscal impact)
- R. ROADS & DRAINAGE
- R.28. Approve Consultant Services Authorization (CSA) No. 22-086-04 with DRMP, Inc. to provide design services for the Mt. Olive Road @ SR 33 Intersection Improvement Project, CIP Amendment and budget transfer. ($96,005.00 one-time expense)
- R.29. Approve Modification No. 1 to Consultant Services Authorization (CSA) No. 22-081-02 with AECOM Technical Services, Inc. (Consultant) for the US 27 @ Four Corners Blvd Intersection Improvement Project. ($49,040.00 one-time expense)
- R. UTILITIES
- R.30. Approve Allowance Authorization Release No. 1 to Contract 2023-050 with Killebrew, Inc. for the Crooked Lake Park Receivership Lift Station and Force Main Improvements project ($144,221.06 one-time expense and 55 days)
- R.31. Approve selection committee’s recommendation to authorize staff negotiations with ISI Water Company dba Water Company of America to identify any water, wastewater and reclaimed water misbillings. (No fiscal impact)
- R.32. Approve the Interlocal Agreement between Polk County (County) and the Tohopekaliga Water Authority (TOHO) for the purpose of amending water utility service areas.
- R. WASTE & RECYCLING
- 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. SUPERINTENDENT OF POLK COUNTY SCHOOLS
- R. WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT BOARD
- R. COUNTY ATTORNEY
- R.33. SET PUBLIC HEARING to consider adoption of an ordinance granting an Economic Development Ad Valorem Tax Exemption for Project Retro, an expanding business. (Suggested hearing date is July 2, 2024 at 9:00 a.m.)
- R.34. SET PUBLIC HEARING to consider adoption of 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. (Suggested hearing date is July 2, 2024, at 9:00 a.m. or soon thereafter).
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