Board of County Commissioners
Board Room
Agenda — 123 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)
- A. PRESENTATIONS and RECOGNITIONS
- A.1. Employee Recognition
- 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 January 9, 2024.
- F. REQUEST FROM ELECTED OFFICIAL and OTHER GOVERNMENTAL AGENCY
- G. COUNTY ATTORNEY (RANDY MINK)
- E.1. Disbursements.
- G.1. Adopt a resolution authorizing deviation from approved procedures for source selection as set out in the Polk County Procurement Ordinance and Purchasing Procedures Manual for review of the management of the Fire Rescue Division.
- G.2. Authorize the County Attorney’s Office and County staff to take the necessary actions to prevent commercial truck traffic on Bryant Road and adopt Resolution Setting Truck Restrictions on Bryant Road (near Lakeland).
- H. COUNTY MANAGER (BILL BEASLEY)
- H.1. Execute a Local Government Deficient Bridge (LGDB) Program Agreement No. 439441-1-C2-52, 439441-1-52-01, 439441-1-62-01, and 439441-1-62-08 with the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT), resolution and amend the Roads & Drainage FY 23/24 CIP Budget to establish the Countyline Rd over Peace River Bridge 160101 Replacement Project and associated budget transfer. ($4,956,658.00 one-time expense)
- H.2. Approve Standard Grant Agreement #INV37 with the State of Florida - Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP) to provide funding for the project: “Phosphorus Remediation in Lake Deeson and Bear Branch” ($870,000 one-time revenue).
- H.3. Approve the contract with Central Florida Health Care, Inc. to provide funding for supplies and equipment needed in the expansion of their Frostproof location. (Total amount not to exceed $538,856.)
- H.4. Confirm appointment of Ryan Kordek to serve as Transportation Planning Organization (TPO) Director.
- 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 (LDCPAS-2023-25 Bella Vista LR to BPC CPA) (Adoption Hearing) to consider the adoption of a Small-Scale Comprehensive Plan Amendment to change the Future Land Use designation from Leisure/Recreation (L/R) to Business Park Center (BPC) on 42.47± acres, within the Transit Supportive Development Area (TSDA), Transit Centers and Corridor Overlay (TCCO). This case is related to LDCD-2023-9, a Sub-district change request from BPC-1 to BPC-2. (No Fiscal Impact)
- O.2. Public Hearing (LDCD-2023-9 Bella Vista Sub-district BPC-1 to BPC-2) (Adoption Hearing) to consider the adoption of a Sub-district change from Business Park Center-1 (BPC-1) to Business Park Center-2 (BPC-2) on 42.47± acres, within the Transit Supportive Development Area (TSDA), Transit Centers and Corridor Overlay (TCCO). This case is related to LDCPAS-2023-25, a Land Use change request from L/R to BPC. (No Fiscal Impact)
- O.3. Public Hearing (LDCPAS-2023-22 ABC Road CPA) (Adoption Hearing) to consider the adoption of a Small-Scale Comprehensive Plan Amendment to change the Future Land Use designation from Agricultural/Residential-Rural X (A/RRX) to Employment Center X (ECX) within the Gateway Selected Area Plan (SAP) on 1.46± acres, within the Rural Development Area (RDA). (No Fiscal Impact)
- O.4. Public Hearing (LDCT-2023-18 Livestock and Fowl in Residential Neighborhoods) (Adoption Hearing), a County-initiated request to modify Section 222 to clarify the County’s code on nonresidential farm buildings and structures and allow variances to setback distances. (No Fiscal Impact).
- P. PUBLIC HEARINGS
- P.1. Public Hearing (LDCDD-2023-3 Crosswinds East CDD Scrivener’s Error) to consider the adoption of an applicant-initiated ordinance to amend an existing Community Development District (CDD) in the unincorporated area of the County and Haines City.
- P.2. Public Hearing (LDWA-2023-55/Ventures Subdivision Waiver) to consider the adoption of an applicant-initiated request for approval of a waiver to LDC Section 705.B necessary to allow the issuance of building permits for a subdivision that gains access solely via easement and provides access to more than four (4) lots. (No fiscal impact)
- P.3. Public Hearing to consider the adoption of LDCT-2023-7 (Planned Development Text) to replace the current Planned Development (PD) requirements in Section 303 of the Land Development Code. This amendment includes changes to multiple chapters of the code including Chapters 2, 3, 4, 9, and 10. (First Reading)
- 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. Audit Report 2023-03 Commercial Waste Franchise Fees Audit.
- R.2. Removal of equipment from inventory as listed on Blanket Removal Form 2186.
- R. COUNTY MANAGER
- R. ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
- R. TOURISM/SPORTS MARKETING
- R. OFFICE OF PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT
- R.3. SET HEARING: (LDCT-2023-21 Graceway-Thornhill Road INST Text) to amend Appendix E of the Land Development Code to remove the southern 30 feet of the subject site and the NAC in Appendix E (Parcel Specific Land Use) and amend text in Appendix 2.135. The suggested hearing dates are for the first reading on February 6, 2024, at 9:30 a.m. and the Adoption reading on February 20, 2024, at 9:30 a.m.
- R.4. RE-SET HEARING: (LDCT-2023-15 Mine and Mill LDC Text) to Appendix E, Section E105.E, CPA 16C-02, Subsection 3. The suggested hearing dates are for the first reading on February 6, 2024, at 9:30 a.m. and the Adoption reading on February 20, 2024, at 9:30 a.m.
- R.5. Ascend Highlands Reserve Plat for Conditional Approval. (No fiscal impact)
- R.6. Westview Pod A Phase 3 Plat for Conditional Approval. (No fiscal impact)
- R.7. Approve the release of a surety in the amount of $1,173,167 in the form of Performance Bond No. GM209781 Champions Station. (No fiscal impact)
- R.8. Accept Champions Station Master Infrastructure potable water, wastewater 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 $12,934.00 for Champions Station Master Infrastructure. (No fiscal Impact)
- R.10. Approve the release of a warranty surety and rider in the amount of $69,776.17 in the form of Maintenance Bond and rider No. LICX1203229 for Madison Place Townhomes Phase 2. (No fiscal impact)
- R.11. Accept Rafina - Tract B potable water utility system improvements for ownership, operation, and maintenance by Polk County Utilities. (No fiscal impact)
- R.12. Accept a one-year warranty and cash surety in the amount of $1,677.84 for Rafina - Tract B. (No fiscal Impact)
- R.13. Accept Reunion Phase 2 Apartments potable water and wastewater utility system improvements for ownership, operation, and maintenance by Polk County Utilities. (No fiscal impact)
- R.14. Accept a one-year warranty and cash surety in the amount of $5,921.50 for Reunion Phase 2 Apartments. (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. EQUITY & HUMAN RESOURCES
- R. INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
- R. CODE ENFORCEMENT
- R. COURT SERVICES
- R. RISK MANAGEMENT
- R. INDIGENT HEALTH CARE
- R.15. Approve the first amendment to the contract with Peace River Center for Personal Development, Inc. (PRC) for the provision of alcohol, substance abuse, and mental health services as mandated in Section 394.76 of the Florida Statutes. (No Fiscal Impact)
- R. FACILITIES MANAGEMENT
- R. FLEET MANAGEMENT
- R. PARKS & NATURAL RESOURCES
- R. FIRE RESCUE
- R.16. Approve piggyback agreement with Fire-Dex GW, LLC dba Gear Wash for cleaning and repair of bunker gear services for the Fire Rescue Division. ($110,000 estimated recurring expense)
- R. EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT
- R. REAL ESTATE SERVICES
- R.17. Approve Right-of-Way Agreement between Ry Ty One, LLC a Florida limited liability company, and Polk County in conjunction with the County Road 557 Project, Parcel 102. ($176,200 one-time expense)
- R.18. Approve Right-of-Way Agreement between Charolette A. Smith and Polk County in conjunction with the County Road 557 Project, Parcels 107 and 724. ($10,300 one-time expense)
- R.19. Approve Right-of-Way Agreement between Jesenia C. Torres Lugo and Julio Ivan Caban and Polk County in conjunction with the County Road 557 Project, Parcel 711. ($5,000 one-time expense)
- R.20. Adopt Resolutions of Necessity for multiple parcels authorizing condemnation for transportation improvements to County Road 557, Project No. 5400135. (No fiscal impact)
- R.21. Approve Land Purchase Agreement between Roman and Annette Stadnyk and Polk County for the purchase of conservation preservation property. ($4,000 one-time expense)
- R.22. Authorize a County Deed to Westside Haines City Community Development District conveying the County’s interest in multiple platted and unmaintained rights-of-way. (No fiscal impact)
- R.23. Approve Subordination Agreement between Polk County and The City of Lakeland in conjunction with the CR 542 (East Main Street) at Combee Road Intersection Improvement Project. (No fiscal impact)
- R.24. Accept instrument for additional right-of-way along Eagle Lake Loop Road and Eloise Loop Road, as requested through the Development Review Process. (No fiscal impact)
- R. ROADS & DRAINAGE
- R.25. SET HEARING to Consider Adopting a Resolution Allowing for the Installation of Traffic Calming Devices (Speed Humps) on Camp Gilead Drive, Near Polk City. (Suggested Hearing Date: Tuesday, February 6, 2024, at 9:30 a.m.) (No fiscal impact)
- R.26. SET HEARING to Consider Adopting a Resolution Allowing for the Installation of Traffic Calming Devices (Speed Humps) on Rocky Point Road, Near Lake Wales. (Suggested Hearing Date: Tuesday, February 6, 2024, at 9:30 a.m.) (No fiscal impact)
- R.27. Approve Amendment No.1 to the Interlocal Agreement (ILA) with City of Lake Wales for the Minor Streetscape Improvement Project for East Orange Avenue and East Crystal Avenue. (No Fiscal Impact)
- R. UTILITIES
- R. WASTE & RECYCLING
- R.28. Request Board approve selection committee’s recommendation to authorize staff to enter into contract negotiations with RDK Assets, Inc. for long term waste collection truck leases. (No fiscal impact)
- 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.29. SET PUBLIC HEARING to consider amending the Polk County claims settlement ordinance raising the amount the Risk Manager may issue or receive in settlements from twenty-five thousand dollars ($25,000) to fifty thousand dollars ($50,000). Suggested Hearing Date: February 20, 2024.
- R.30. SET PUBLIC HEARING to consider adoption of an ordinance granting an Economic Development Ad Valorem Tax Exemption for Project Rise, an expanding business. (Suggested hearing date is February 6, 2024 at 9:00 a.m.)
- R.31. SET PUBLIC HEARING to consider adoption of an ordinance granting an Economic Development Ad Valorem Tax Exemption for Project Bay, an expanding business. (Suggested hearing date is February 6, 2024 at 9:00 a.m.)
- R.32. Second amendment to the Declaration of Restrictions, Covenants and Conditions and grant of Easements for the replat of Ovation. (No fiscal impact)
- 119 ANNOUNCEMENTS