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May 21, 2024 ·9:00 AM Final-revised

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Agenda — 136 items

  1. 1 CALL TO ORDER - 9:00 a.m. (BILL BRASWELL, CHAIR) ▶ jump to 0:26
  2. 1 Rollcall ▶ jump to 0:04
  3. 2 INVOCATION ▶ jump to 0:27
  4. 2 Note ▶ jump to 0:14
  5. 3 Murphy Hanley, Polk County Fire Rescue Chaplain ▶ jump to 0:31
  6. 3 Note ▶ jump to 0:15
  7. 4 PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE (BILL BRASWELL, CHAIR) ▶ jump to 1:08
  8. 4 Rollcall ▶ jump to 0:22
  9. A. PRESENTATIONS and RECOGNITIONS
  10. B. CEREMONIAL PROCLAMATIONS ▶ jump to 1:32
  11. B.1. Problem-Solving Court Month and Opioid and Stimulant Use Disorder Awareness Month 24-0790 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 2:53
  12. C. REQUEST FROM THE GENERAL PUBLIC/AUDIENCE AND OPPORTUNITY TO BE HEARD ▶ jump to 4:25
  13. C.1. Andy Crossfield - Gun Violence Prevention. ▶ jump to 4:32
  14. C.2. Stephanie Corbin to request the addition of a traffic signal at 532/Osceola Polk Line Road and Old Lake Wilson Road, Kissimmee. ▶ jump to 9:40
  15. C.3. Comments. ▶ jump to 9:41
  16. D. APPROVE CONSENT AGENDA ▶ jump to 22:56
  17. D.1. Approve Consent Agenda. 24-0746 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 23:03
  18. 14 PAGE BREAK
  19. E. COUNTY COMPTROLLER (STACY M. BUTTERFIELD, CPA) ▶ jump to 23:23
  20. E.1. Disbursements. 24-0747 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 24:06
  21. E.2. Minutes of Regular Board meeting held on May 7, 2024. 24-0748 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 24:24
  22. F. REQUEST FROM ELECTED OFFICIAL and OTHER GOVERNMENTAL AGENCY
  23. G. COUNTY ATTORNEY (RANDY MINK)
  24. H. COUNTY MANAGER (BILL BEASLEY) ▶ jump to 24:54
  25. H.1. Confirm appointment of Michael Chase to serve as Polk County Fleet Management Director, effective May 21, 2024. 24-0815 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 28:52
  26. H.2. Requesting approval of 12 total positions to support 2 new ambulances approved in the adopted FY23/24 budget ($1,103,528 recurring cost). 24-0807 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 31:11
  27. H.3. Approve Amendment No. 1 with AECOM, Inc. for Agreement 2021-016, construction engineering and inspection services (CEI) for the West Pipkin Road widening project. ($635,525.62 one-time expense) 24-0801 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 33:54
  28. H.4. Approve Consultant Services Authorization 2024-015-01 with Kennedy/Jenks Consultants, Inc. for the Holly Hill UFA No. 2 and Oak Hills No. 4 Wellheads project ($485,710 not-to-exceed, one-time expense). 24-0787 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 38:25
  29. H.5. Approve Standard Grant Agreement # INV41 with the State of Florida Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP) to provide funding for the Forecasting, Detection, and Mitigation of Harmful Algae Blooms (HABs) through Innovative Technology in Polk County ($300,000 one-time revenue). 24-0791 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 42:04
  30. I. COMMISSIONER DISTRICT 1 (GEORGE LINDSEY) ▶ jump to 42:08
  31. I.1. Commissioner Lindsey Comments. ▶ jump to 42:09
  32. J. COMMISSIONER DISTRICT 2 (RICK WILSON) ▶ jump to 42:10
  33. J.1. Reappoint Karen B. Guffey as a member of the Housing Finance Authority, for the four-year term, June 21, 2024 through June 20, 2028. 24-0773 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 42:21
  34. J.2. Commissioner Wilson Comments. ▶ jump to 42:32
  35. K. COMMISSIONER DISTRICT 4 (MARTHA SANTIAGO) ▶ jump to 42:33
  36. K.1. Commissioner Santiago Comments. ▶ jump to 42:34
  37. L. COMMISSIONER DISTRICT 5 (NEIL COMBEE) ▶ jump to 42:35
  38. L.1. Commissioner Combee Comments. ▶ jump to 42:36
  39. M. COMMISSIONER DISTRICT 3 (BILL BRASWELL, CHAIR) ▶ jump to 42:37
  40. M.1. Chair Braswell Comments. ▶ jump to 42:37
  41. N. LAY BOARD APPOINTMENTS
  42. O. EXPEDITED HEARINGS PURSUANT TO RESOLUTION NO. 2022-089 ▶ jump to 42:40
  43. O.1. Public Hearing (LDCPAS-2023-24 US 98 Commercial CPA Map Amendment) (Adoption Hearing) to change the Future Land Use designation from Agricultural/Residential-Rural (A/RR) and Phosphate Mining (PM) to Rural Cluster Center (RCC) on +/- 1.69 acres. (No Fiscal Impact) 24-0744 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 46:22
  44. O.2. Public Hearing (LDCPAS-2023-32 Lakeland Highlands CPA) (Adoption Hearing) to consider the Future Land Use change from Residential Medium (RM) to Office Center (OC) on 0.61 +/- acres. (No Fiscal Impact) 24-0764 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 47:23
  45. O.3. Public Hearing (LDCPAS-2024-1 Dundee Road BPC to L/R) (Adoption Hearing) to consider the Future Land Use Map change 18.53 acres from Business Park Center (BPC) to Leisure/Recreation (L/R). (No Fiscal Impact) 24-0781 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 48:43
  46. O.4. Public Hearing (LDWA-2023-70/Cedar Ridge Road Access Waiver) to consider the approval of an applicant-initiated request for a waiver to LDC Section 705 necessary to allow the issuance of building permits for up to five (5) single-family homes on property that gains access solely via an easement and that the parent parcel does not front a paved public or private road. No Fiscal Impact. 24-0761 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 50:16
  47. O.5. Public Hearing (LDCT-2024-3 Recreational Camping LDC Text Amendment) (Adoption Hearing) to consider the adoption of a County-initiated request to modify Conditional Use criteria for Recreational Camping and RV Parks (No Fiscal Impact). 24-0760 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 51:18
  48. O.6. Public Hearing (LDCT-2024-4 Streets & Pedestrian Safety Text Amendment) (Adoption Hearing) to add EV Charging Stations as accessory uses and require 20 MPH speed limits signs on Level 2 plans for residential subdivisions with public roads. (No Fiscal Impact). 24-0762 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 52:09
  49. O.7. Public Hearing (LDCT-2024-5 Boat Ramps Amendment) (Adoption Hearing) to allow administrative approval of Boat Ramps to be open 24 Hours in Recreation Open Space (ROS) land use districts (No Fiscal Impact). 24-0763 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 53:24
  50. O.8. Public Hearing (LDCT-2024-1 Florinda Farms LDC Text Amendment) (First Reading) to consider a text amendment to the Land Development Code Appendix E, Section E105, to limit the intensity of the proposed Leisure/Recreation (L/R) activity of the site that is part of LDCPAS-2023-24. (No Fiscal Impact) 24-0784 ▶ jump to 53:30
  51. P. PUBLIC HEARINGS ▶ jump to 54:18
  52. P.1. Public Hearing to consider adoption of an ordinance amending Ordinance 2018-027, the Economic Development Ad Valorem Tax Exemption for Exel, Inc. d/b/a DHL Supply Chain (USA). 24-0805 ▶ jump to 54:19
  53. Q. WORK SESSION ITEMS
  54. R. CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS
  55. R. COMMISSIONER DISTRICT 1
  56. R. COMMISSIONER DISTRICT 2
  57. P.1. Public Hearing to consider adoption of an ordinance amending Ordinance 2018-027, the Economic Development Ad Valorem Tax Exemption for Exel, Inc. d/b/a DHL Supply Chain (USA). 24-0805 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 55:50
  58. R. COMMISSIONER DISTRICT 3
  59. 53 Minutes
  60. R. COMMISSIONER DISTRICT 4
  61. R. COMMISSIONER DISTRICT 5
  62. R. COUNTY COMPTROLLER
  63. R.1. Removal of equipment from inventory as listed on Blanket Removal Form 2194. 24-0792
  64. R.2. Proposed Fiscal Year 2024 budgets for City Center, Hartford Terrace, Hunt Club Grove, Lake Ashton and Willowbrook Community Development Districts. 24-0749 Approved Pass
  65. R. COUNTY MANAGER
  66. R. ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
  67. R. TOURISM/SPORTS MARKETING
  68. R.3. Approve seven Florida Sports Foundation Grant Agreements and Transfer from Reserves. ($166,000 estimated grant revenue over seven events, one-time reserve transfer $106,000) 24-0745 Approved Pass
  69. R. OFFICE OF PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT
  70. R.4. SET HEARING: (LDCPAS-2023-34 Florinda Farms CPA) to consider the adoption of a Small-Scale Comprehensive Plan Amendment to change the Future Land Use designation on 20.86+/- acres from Agricultural/Residential-Rural (A/RR) to Leisure/Recreation (L/R) in the Rural Development Area (RDA). The suggested adoption hearing date is June 4, 2024, at 9:30 a.m. 24-0743 Approved Pass
  71. R.5. Alturas Heights Plat for Conditional Approval. (No fiscal impact) 24-0735 Approved Pass
  72. R.6. Clubhouse Estates Plat for Conditional Approval. (No fiscal impact) 24-0736 Approved Pass
  73. R.7. Hampton Park at Providence Plat for Conditional Approval. (No fiscal impact) 24-0737 Approved Pass
  74. R.8. Marion Creek Estates Phase 3 Plat for Conditional Approval. (No fiscal impact) 24-0740 Approved Pass
  75. R.9. Posner Village Replat Lot 1 Plat for Conditional Approval. (No fiscal impact) 24-0741 Approved Pass
  76. R.10. Mammoth Grove Estates Plat for Conditional Approval. (No fiscal impact) 24-0785 Approved Pass
  77. R.11. Proportionate Share Agreement for Off-Site Road Improvements associated with TLC Reedy Isle, LLC. 24-0742 Approved Pass
  78. R.12. Horseshoe Creek Bridge Infrastructure Improvement & Proportionate Share Agreement 24-0739 Approved Pass
  79. R.13. Approve Polk County School Board’s request for release of Educational System Impact Fees. (No fiscal impact) 24-0786 Approved Pass
  80. R. BUILDING
  81. R. DEPUTY COUNTY MANAGER
  82. R. BUDGET & MANAGEMENT SERVICES
  83. R. PROCUREMENT
  84. R. COMMUNICATIONS
  85. R.14. Approve Amendment No. 1 to Agreement 2023-005 with UNICOM Government, Inc. for additional audio broadcast system equipment. ($21,326.74 one-time expense) 24-0795 Approved Pass
  86. R. COOPERATIVE EXTENSION SERVICES
  87. R. HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES
  88. R.15. Accept Retired and Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP Polk) Amendment #3 grant award from the Corporation for National and Community Service (CNCS). ($95,744 one-time revenue, $69,851 cash match, $51,538 in kind match.) 24-0727 Approved Pass
  89. R.16. Approve State Housing Initiative Partnership (SHIP) Program rehabilitation/replacement program Homeowner Assistance Agreement and Grant Agreement for property located in Unincorporated Lake Wales, FL., for Case # RC23-SHIP-008. ($186,925.00 one-time expense). 24-0806 Approved Pass
  90. R.17. Approve State Housing Initiative Partnership (SHIP) Program rehabilitation/replacement program Homeowner Assistance Agreement and Grant Agreement for property located in Lake Wales, FL., for Case #RC23-SHIP-013. ($186,700.00 one-time expense). 24-0796 Approved Pass
  91. R. EQUITY & HUMAN RESOURCES
  92. R. INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
  93. R. CODE ENFORCEMENT
  94. R. COURT SERVICES
  95. R. RISK MANAGEMENT
  96. R. INDIGENT HEALTH CARE
  97. R.18. Approve Polk HealthCare Plan Medical Services Agreement with Diversity Healthcare, LLC for primary care services. (Transfer of existing appropriations to medical provider). 24-0754 Approved Pass
  98. R.19. Approve Polk HealthCare Plan Behavioral Health Services Agreement with Silver Lining Counseling Kerrick Foundation, Inc. for behavioral health services. (Transfer of existing appropriations to medical provider). 24-0774 Approved Pass
  99. R.20. Approve Polk HealthCare Plan Behavioral Health Services Agreement with Total Life Health Center, LLLP for behavioral health services. (Transfer of existing appropriations to medical provider). 24-0780 Approved Pass
  100. R.21. Approve Polk HealthCare Plan Behavioral Health Services Agreement with Wallace Mental Health & Addiction Counseling, LLC for behavioral health services. (Transfer of existing appropriations to medical provider). 24-0765 Approved Pass
  101. R. FACILITIES MANAGEMENT
  102. R. FLEET MANAGEMENT
  103. R. PARKS & NATURAL RESOURCES
  104. R.22. Approve Consultant Services Authorization (CSA) with Dewberry Engineers, Inc. for Circle B Bar Reserve Recreation and Habitat Enhancements. ($187,498.43 one-time expense) 24-0771 Approved Pass
  105. R. FIRE RESCUE
  106. R.23. SET HEARING to consider adoption of an amendment to the Burn Ban Ordinance by providing for an amendment to Sections 4 and 7 procedure requirements for the Fire Chief or Fire Chief’s Designee to Declare a “Burn Ban.” (Suggested hearing date is June 4, at 9:30 am) 24-0770 Approved Pass
  107. R.24. Requesting the approval of the agreement for clinical education of students between Lakeland Regional Health Systems, Inc. (“LRH”) and Polk County Emergency Medical Services (“EMS”) (No fiscal impact) 24-0755 Approved Pass
  108. R. EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT
  109. 103 PAGE BREAK
  110. R. REAL ESTATE SERVICES
  111. R.25. SET HEARING to consider a request to vacate platted and unmaintained right-of-way shown on the plat of Camp Lester. (Suggested hearing date is June 18, 2024 at 9:00 a.m or immediately following the regular agenda) 24-0778 Approved Pass
  112. R.26. Approve Right-of-Way Agreement between Gordon Evans McNeer and Polk County in conjunction with the County Road 557 Project, Parcels 103, 103A, 700A and 700B and authorize a County Deed in conjunction therewith. ($615,000 one-time expense) 24-0799 Approved Pass
  113. R.27. Approve a Land Purchase Agreement between Polk County and Peninsula Residential LLC in conjunction with the Thompson Nursery Road Phase 2 Project. ($382,000 one-time expense) 24-0788 Approved Pass
  114. R.28. Approve a Land Purchase Agreement in conjunction with the purchase of a conservation preservation property located in the Lake Wales Ridge Ecosystem Project - Crooked Lake West Area, Wyrick Estate et al parcel. ($1,500 one-time expense) 24-0793 Approved Pass
  115. R.29. Approve maintained right-of-way map for Rocker Road, located in the Lake Wales area. (No fiscal impact) 24-0775 Approved Pass
  116. R.30. Accept instruments for additional right-of-way along Minute Maid Ramp Road 1 as requested through the Development Review Process. (No fiscal impact) 24-0804 Approved Pass
  117. R. ROADS & DRAINAGE
  118. R.31. Request Board approve construction contract with CM Engineering Services Florida, LLC for the Inwood Elementary School sidewalk project - Local Area Program (LAP). ($914,718.67 one-time expense) 24-0803 Approved Pass
  119. R.32. Approve amendment No. 4 to Agreement 18-73 with Dewberry Engineers, Inc. for CR 557 (Buena Vista Drive) widening professional services. ($107,261.84 one-time expense) 24-0798 Approved Pass
  120. R.33. Approve CIP Amendment and budget transfer for the CR 540A at Hallam Preserve Blvd Intersection Project ($60,000 one-time expense). 24-0768 Approved Pass
  121. R. UTILITIES
  122. R.34. Approve Cooperative Funding Agreement with the Southwest Florida Water Management District for the Polk County Irrigation System Evaluation Program (Q371). ($106,250 not-to-exceed cost to the County). 24-0789 Approved Pass
  123. R.35. Master Service Agreement (MSA) for payment processing between Polk County, a political subdivision of the State of Florida and Paymentus Corporation, a Delaware corporation. (No direct fiscal impact to the County) 24-0797 Approved Pass
  124. R. WASTE & RECYCLING
  125. R. ELECTED OFFICIAL AND OTHER GOVERNMENTAL AGENCY
  126. R. COURT RELATED
  127. R. POLK COUNTY PROPERTY APPRAISER
  128. R. POLK COUNTY SHERIFF
  129. R. POLK COUNTY SUPERVISOR OF ELECTIONS
  130. R. POLK COUNTY TAX COLLECTOR
  131. R. SUPERINTENDENT OF POLK COUNTY SCHOOLS
  132. R. WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT BOARD
  133. R. COUNTY ATTORNEY
  134. R.36. Release of Lien related to an Affordable Housing Impact Fee Waiver for Adan Rivas (No fiscal impact). 24-0767 Approved Pass
  135. R.37. Adopt Resolution approving issuance of Housing Finance Authority Multifamily Housing Revenue Bonds for Episcopal Catholic Apartments Owner, LLLP for a Rental Housing Facility Project for elderly persons or families of moderate, middle, or lesser income. (No fiscal impact) 24-0802 Approved Pass
  136. 130 ANNOUNCEMENTS