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October 20, 2026 ·9:00 AM Final ·DRAFT AS OF 10-15-26

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Agenda — 124 items

  1. 1 CALL TO ORDER - 9:00 a.m. (MARTHA SANTIAGO, CHAIR)
  2. 2 INVOCATION
  3. 3 Murphy Hanley, Polk County Fire Rescue Chaplain
  4. 4 PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE (MARTHA SANTIAGO, CHAIR)
  5. A. PRESENTATIONS and RECOGNITIONS
  6. A.1. Employee Recognition 26-1995
  7. B. PUBLIC COMMENTS CONCERNING AGENDA ITEMS
  8. B.1. Comments.
  9. C. COUNTY COMPTROLLER (STACY M. BUTTERFIELD, CPA)
  10. C.1. Disbursements. 26-1987
  11. C.2. Minutes of Regular Board meeting held on October 6, 2026. 26-1988
  12. D. APPROVE CONSENT AGENDA
  13. D.1. Approve Consent Agenda. 26-1986
  14. E. REQUEST FROM ELECTED OFFICIAL and OTHER GOVERNMENTAL AGENCY
  15. F. COUNTY ATTORNEY (RANDY MINK)
  16. G. COUNTY MANAGER (BILL BEASLEY)
  17. G.1. Approve Agreement with Weikert Ford, Inc. to provide Ford vehicle acquisitions and services for classes 1-5 vehicles. (Estimated $5,200,000.00 annual expense) 26-1919
  18. G.2. Approve Agreement with Patel, Greene & Associates, LLC to provide professional engineering services for the Kathleen Road widening project. ($2,148,563.40 one-time expense) 26-2046
  19. G.3. Approve Amendment No. 3 to Consultant Services Authorization (CSA) No. 22-088-01 with HNTB Corporation, (Consultant) to provide engineering services for the Cypress Parkway at Lake Marion Creek Road Intersection Improvements Project ($1,047,865.46 one-time expense). 26-1969
  20. H. COMMISSIONER DISTRICT 1 (BECKY TROUTMAN)
  21. H.1. Commissioner Troutman Comments.
  22. I. COMMISSIONER DISTRICT 2 (RICK WILSON)
  23. I.1. Commissioner Wilson Comments.
  24. J. COMMISSIONER DISTRICT 3 (BILL BRASWELL)
  25. J.1. Commissioner Braswell Comments.
  26. K. COMMISSIONER DISTRICT 5 (MICHAEL SCOTT)
  27. K.1. Commissioner Scott Comments.
  28. L. COMMISSIONER DISTRICT 4 (MARTHA SANTIAGO, CHAIR)
  29. L.1. Chair Santiago Comments.
  30. M. LAY BOARD APPOINTMENTS
  31. N. EXPEDITED HEARINGS PURSUANT TO RESOLUTION NO. 2022-089
  32. N.1. Public Hearing (LDCPAL-2026-6 Innovation Environmental Park Expansion) (Transmittal Hearing) to consider the adoption of a Large-Scale Comprehensive Plan Amendment to change the Future Land Use designation on 531± acres from Phosphate Mining (PM) to Institutional (INST) in the Rural Development Area (RDA). (No Fiscal Impact) 26-2009
  33. N.2. Public Hearing (LDCPAS-2026-14 Knights Station CPA) (Adoption Hearing) to consider the adoption of a Small-Scale Comprehensive Plan Map Amendment to change the Future Land Use designation on 0.50 +/- acres from Residential Low to Commercial Enclave (CE) in the Transit Supportive Development Area (TSDA). (No Fiscal Impact) 26-2011
  34. N.3. Public Hearing (LDCPAS-2026-9 Poinciana APV LR CPA) (Adoption Hearing) to consider the adoption of a Small-Scale Comprehensive Plan Amendment (CPA) to change the Future Land Use designation on 45.23 +/- acres from Development of Regional Impact (DRI) to Leisure/Recreation (LR) in the Utility Enclave Area (UEA). This request is related to a text amendment modifying Section 2.135 Parcel Specific Future Land Use Map Amendments with Conditions referencing the property subject to this case has development standards listed in the Land Development Code as part of case LDCT-2026-6. (No Fiscal Impact) 26-2010
  35. N.4. Public Hearing (LDCT-2026-6, Poinciana APV LDC Text Amendment) (Adoption Hearing) to consider the adoption of a Land Development Code text amendment Appendix E adding conditions for development on 45.23 +/- acres, related to a Large Scale Comprehensive Plan Future Land Use designation change (LDCPAS-2026-9) from Development of Regional Impact (DRI) to Leisure/Recreation (LR) on 45.23 +/- acres. (No Fiscal Impact) 26-2014
  36. N.5. Public Hearing (LDCT-2026-17 LDC Ch. 9 Changes) (Adoption Hearing) to consider the adoption of a County-initiated ordinance amending the Land Development Code to clarify policy within Ch. 9 pertaining to Code Enforcement cases; the Development Review Committee; pre-application and pre-design meetings; and De Novo Hearings. (No Fiscal Impact) 26-2015
  37. O. PUBLIC HEARINGS
  38. O.1. Public Hearing to Consider Adoption of a Resolution Allowing for the Installation of Four Traffic Calming Devices (Speed Humps) on Johnson Road Near Mulberry. (estimated $20,000.00 one-time expense) 26-1707
  39. O.2. Public Hearing to Consider Adoption of a Resolution Allowing for the Installation of One Traffic Calming Device (Speed Hump) on Luel Street Near Mulberry. (estimated $5,000.00 one-time expense) 26-1709
  40. O.3. Public Hearing to Consider Adoption of a Resolution Allowing for the Installation of Six Traffic Calming Devices (Speed Humps) on Plymouth Road Near Auburndale. (estimated $30,000.00 one-time expense) 26-1710
  41. O.4. Public Hearing to Consider the Adoption of an Ordinance setting the yearly salary of Commissioners in accordance with Section 2.5 of the Polk County Charter. 26-1947
  42. 42 PAGE BREAK
  43. 42 PAGE BREAK
  44. P. REQUEST FROM THE GENERAL PUBLIC/AUDIENCE AND OPPORTUNITY TO BE HEARD
  45. P.1. Comments.
  46. Q. WORK SESSION ITEMS
  47. R. CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS
  48. R. COMMISSIONER DISTRICT 1
  49. R. COMMISSIONER DISTRICT 2
  50. R. COMMISSIONER DISTRICT 3
  51. R. COMMISSIONER DISTRICT 4
  52. R. COMMISSIONER DISTRICT 5
  53. R. COUNTY COMPTROLLER
  54. R.1. Removal of equipment from inventory as listed on Blanket Removal Form 2251. 26-2026
  55. R. COUNTY MANAGER
  56. R. ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
  57. R. TOURISM/SPORTS MARKETING
  58. R. OFFICE OF PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT
  59. R.2. SET HEARING (LDCPAL 2026-8 Pipe Extrusion Plant CPA) to consider the adoption of a Large-Scale Comprehensive Plan Amendment to change the Future Land Use designation on ±118.782 +/- acres from Phosphate Mining (PM) to Industrial (IND) within the Rural Development Area (RDA). The suggested transmittal date is November 3, 2026, at 9:15 a.m. and the adoption hearing date is January 19, 2027, at 9:15 a.m. (No Fiscal Impact) 26-2019
  60. R.3. SET HEARING (LDCPAL 2026-9 Davenport 27 Business Park) to consider the adoption of a Large-Scale Comprehensive Plan Amendment to change the Future Land Use designation on 14.28 +/- acres from Regional Activity Center-X (RACX) to Business Park Center-X (BPCX). The suggested transmittal date is November 3, 2026, at 9:15 a.m. and the adoption hearing date is January 19, 2027, at 9:15 a.m. (No Fiscal Impact) 26-2020
  61. R.4. SET HEARING (LDCPAS 2026-15 Glisson Drive RS CPA) to consider the adoption of a Small-Scale Comprehensive Plan map amendment from Institutional (INST) to Residential Suburban (RS) on 0.64± acres in the Suburban Development Area (SDA). The suggested adoption date is November 3, 2026, at 9:15 a.m. (No Fiscal Impact) 26-2021
  62. R.5. SET HEARING (LDCT-2026-16 Wahneta Neighborhood Plan Gas Station Text Amendment) to consider the adoption of a applicant-initiated ordinance amending the Land Development Code regarding allowing “Gas Station” within the High-Impact Commercial Center-X (HICX) land use districts. Suggested hearing date for the first reading is November 3, 2026, at 9:15 a.m. and the second reading on December 1, 2026, at 9:15 a.m. (No Fiscal Impact) 26-2022
  63. R.6. SET HEARING (LDCT-2026-19 Mobile Home Text Amendment) to consider the adoption of a County-initiated ordinance amending the Land Development Code regarding removing Individual Mobile Homes and Mobile Home Subdivision from the use tables. Suggested hearing date for the first reading is November 3, 2026, at 9:15 a.m. and the second reading on December 1, 2026, at 9:15 a.m. (No Fiscal Impact) 26-2023
  64. R.7. SET HEARING (LDCT-2026-20 (State Compatibility Rules) to consider the adoption of a County-initiated ordinance amending the Land Development Code regarding an amendment to Chapter 9 that modifies the County’s compatibility review procedures to comply with the residential compatibility requirements established by HB 399. Suggested hearing date for the first reading is November 3, 2026, at 9:15 a.m. and the second reading on December 1, 2026, at 9:15 a.m. (No Fiscal Impact) 26-2024
  65. R.8. SET HEARING (LDCT-2026-22 Contractor Offices) to consider the adoption of a County-initiated ordinance amending the Land Development Code to clarify County policy on how office uses are reviewed and approved. Suggested hearing date for the first reading is November 3, 2026, at 9:15 a.m. and the second reading on December 1, 2026, at 9:15 a.m. (No Fiscal Impact) 26-2025
  66. R.9. Approve the release of a warranty and surety in the amount of $411,626.39 in the form of Maintenance Bond No. 4476044 for Danbury Townhomes (aka Danbury @ Ridgewood Lakes). (No Fiscal Impact) 26-2006
  67. R.10. Accept Performance Surety in the amount of $305,705.87 in the form of Performance Bond No. 101973852 and subdivision agreement for Lakeside Heritage. (No Fiscal Impact) 26-2008
  68. R.11. 2nd Amendment to the Buckeye Loop Road Infrastructure Agreement. (No Fiscal Impact) 26-2032
  69. R. BUILDING
  70. R. DEPUTY COUNTY MANAGER
  71. R. BUDGET & MANAGEMENT SERVICES
  72. R.12. SET HEARING to consider adoption of an ordinance granting an Economic Development Ad Valorem Tax Exemption for Project Puerto Rico 2.0, an expanding business. (Suggested hearing date is November 3, 2026 at 9:00 a.m.) 26-2016
  73. R. PROCUREMENT
  74. R. COMMUNICATIONS
  75. R. COOPERATIVE EXTENSION SERVICES
  76. R. HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES
  77. R.13. Rescind Resolution Nos. 2025-134 and 2026-023 in their entirety related to the State Housing Initiative Partnership (SHIP) Purchase Assistance. (No Fiscal Impact). 26-1985
  78. R. HUMAN RESOURCES
  79. R. INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
  80. R. CODE ENFORCEMENT
  81. R. COURT SERVICES
  82. R. RISK MANAGEMENT
  83. R.14. Approve Aviation Insurance Policy renewal with Chubb/Westchester Fire Insurance Company, effective October 31, 2026, through October 31, 2027, for a one-time premium payment of $254,782.64. 26-2027
  84. R. COMMUNITY HEALTH CARE
  85. R.15. Approve the third amendment to the contract with Tri-County Human Services, Inc. for the New Beginning Transition Center for Men’s residential and intensive outpatient treatment program. (total amount not to exceed $2,505,455 annually) 26-2040
  86. R.16. Approve the third amendment to the contract with Tri-County Human Services, Inc. for the New Beginning Transition Center for Women’s residential and intensive outpatient treatment program. (total amount not to exceed $1,253,227 annually) 26-2041
  87. R.17. Approve FY 25/26 budget transfer from grants & aids expense to capital expense in the Indigent Health Care Fund to cover mobile medical unit costs (One-time budget transfer of $581,631) 26-2042
  88. R. FACILITIES MANAGEMENT
  89. R. FLEET MANAGEMENT
  90. R. PARKS & NATURAL RESOURCES
  91. R.18. Approve Change Order No. 1 with Legacy Sports Construction LLC for the Poinciana Park artificial turf fields project ($353,243.19 one-time expense). 26-2049
  92. R.19. Approve Change Order No. 1 with Central Concrete Products Inc. for the Wabash Park Basketball Court and Sidewalk project ($40,989.00 one-time expense) 26-2047
  93. R.20. Conservation Land Acquisition Selection Advisory Committee (CLASAC) recommendations on the following sites nominated to the Environmental Lands Program are to pursue acquisition on EL-171-26: Thomspon Ranch, EL-172 -26: Fussell Ranch, EL-173-26: Lake L, EL-174-26: Indian Lake Estates, EL-175-26: Whipperwill Woods, , El-178-26: Crooked to Tiger Connection, EL-179-26: Ridge Corridor Connection, EL-180-26: GF Laurent-Altman Piece, EL-181-26: 3K’s Family, LLLP, EL-182-26: Lake Buffum Scrub, EL-183-26: Stoneridge. CLASAC recommends not to pursue acquisition EL-176-26: Tindel Forest and EL-177-26: Lake Pierce Island. 26-2036
  94. R. FIRE RESCUE
  95. R. EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT
  96. R. REAL ESTATE SERVICES
  97. R.21. Approve Right-of-Way Agreement between Steven Shayne Ashley and Polk County in conjunction with the Thompson Nursery Road Phase 1 - Segment 2 Project. ($233,000 one-time expense) 26-1992
  98. R.22. Approve Temporary Construction License and Permanent Drainage Easement Agreement between Polk County and Horst G. Max and Richard A. Espie and Amanda R. Espie in conjunction with drainage improvements along Peninsular Drive. ($40,000 one-time expense). 26-1998
  99. R.23. Approve Agreements for Transfer of Public Roads between the City of Haines City and Polk County for all of Pryor Road and East Park Road and authorize County Deeds for the rights-of-way associated therewith. (No fiscal impact) 26-1993
  100. R.24. Accept Quit Claim Deeds for properties being donated for conservation preservation, Rose and Putnam Parcels. (No fiscal impact) 26-1994
  101. R.25. Declare surplus and authorize the private conveyance of the County’s interest in Parcel ID Number 272710-730000-042202 to Fabian Beltran. ($7,900 one-time revenue) 26-1996
  102. R. ROADS & DRAINAGE
  103. R.26. Approve agreement with DRMP, Inc. for Construction Engineering and Inspection (CEI) services for Combee Academy SRTS sidewalk and street lighting project. ($165,556.25) 26-2050
  104. R.27. Approve Consultant Services Authorization (CSA) No. 22-091-09 with Kisinger Campo & Associates, Corp. (Consultant) to provide professional engineering and post design services in connection with the Maine Avenue SRTS Sidewalk Project. ($21,268.94 one-time expense) 26-1966
  105. R.28. Approve Modification No. 4 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. ($48,896.00 one-time expense) 26-2044
  106. R.29. Adopt a Resolution Setting Parking Restrictions on Ogelthorpe Drive within the Laurel Estates Subdivision, near Davenport. ($1,210.07 one-time expense) 26-2017
  107. R.30. Adopt a Resolution Setting Speed Limits on Seven Oaks Drive and Seven Oaks Street within the Seven Oaks Subdivision, near Mulberry. ($212.77 one-time expense) 26-2002
  108. R. UTILITIES
  109. R.31. Approve a Utility Infrastructure Agreement with RALP POLK SC, LLC for the Championsgate Crossing development. ($107,991.00 not-to-exceed, one-time expense) 26-1946
  110. R. SOLID WASTE
  111. R. ELECTED OFFICIAL AND OTHER GOVERNMENTAL AGENCY
  112. R. COURT RELATED
  113. R. POLK COUNTY PROPERTY APPRAISER
  114. R. POLK COUNTY SHERIFF
  115. R. POLK COUNTY SUPERVISOR OF ELECTIONS
  116. R. POLK COUNTY TAX COLLECTOR
  117. R. WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT BOARD
  118. R.32. Approve Memorandum of Understanding and attachment 1 - Infrastructure Funding Agreement between CareerSource Polk and the School Board of Polk County, Florida.
  119. R.32. Approve Memorandum of Understanding and Attachment 1-Infrastructure Agreement between CareerSource Polk and the School Board of Polk County, Florida 26-2072
  120. R.33. Approve the 2026-2027 Final Budget for the Polk County Workforce Development Board d/b/a CareerSource Polk.
  121. R.33. Approve the 2026-2027 Final Budget for the Polk County Workforce Development Board d/b/a CareerSource Polk 26-2075
  122. R. COUNTY ATTORNEY
  123. R.34. SET HEARING to consider adoption of a resolution setting forth intention to utilize uniform method for collection of non-ad valorem assessments. SUGGESTED HEARING DATE: December 1, 2026 at 9:00 a.m. or soon thereafter. 26-2000
  124. 121 ANNOUNCEMENTS

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