Transportation Planning Organization (TPO)

Boardroom

Agenda — 28 items

1. 1. Call to Order - 9:00 a.m. (Sara Roberts McCarley Polk TPO Chair)
2. 2. Confirmation of Quorum
3. 3. Opportunity for Public Comment
4. 4. Agenda Review - Ryan Kordek, Polk TPO Executive Director
5. 5 CONSENT AGENDA (TAB 1)
6. 6 These action items are considered to be routine and will be enacted by one motion. There will be no separate discussion on these items. A Board member may request an item be moved to the regular agenda for discussion.
7. 5. Approval of Meeting Minutes 26-1970
8. 6. Approve Polk TPO Executive Director Quarterly Timesheets and Expense Reimbursements 26-1971
9. 7. Approve Consultant Services Authorization TPO-2026-071-01 with Alfred Benesch & Company for the 2027/28 Traffic Count Program at a Cost Not-to-Exceed $80,000 26-1972
10. 8. Approve Consultant Services Authorization (CSA) TPO-2026-070-01 with AECOM Technical Services, Inc. to prepare an update of the Roadway Network Database (RND) at a Cost Not-to-Exceed $74,873.00 26-1973
11. 11 OTHER ACTION ITEMS (TAB 2)
12. 9. Public Hearing on Amendments to FY 2026/27 - 2030/31 Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) 26-1974
13. 10. Review/Approve Draft TPO Resolution 2026-08 Approving the Amended FY 2026/27 - 2027/28 Unified Planning Work Program (UPWP) and MPO Funding Agreement 26-1975
14. 11. Review/Approve Draft Amendments to the TPO’s Policy on Transportation Projects 26-1976
15. 12. Proclamation of the Polk TPO Recognizing Greenways and Trails Month 26-1977
16. 16 PRESENTATIONS AND STATUS REPORTS
17. 13. FDOT District One Safety Strategic Plan 26-1978
18. 14. I-4 Passenger Rail Station Study & Survey 26-1979
19. 15. Citrus Connection Update 26-1980
20. 20 REPORTS
21. 16. Executive Director’s Report 26-1981
22. 17. Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) Report 26-1982
23. 18. Opportunity for Public Comment
24. 19. Board Member Comments
25. 20. Adjournment - Next TPO Board Meeting is scheduled for Thursday, December 10, 2026.
26. 26 In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, persons with disabilities needing special accommodations to participate in this proceeding should contact the Board of County Commissioners, Communications Office, at 330 W. Church Street, Bartow. Telephone (863) 534-6090, not later than four days prior to the proceeding. If hearing impaired call: (TDD) (863) 534-7777 or 1-800-955-8771, or Voice impaired call: 1-800-955-8770, via Florida Relay Service. The TPO planning process is conducted in accordance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and Related Statutes. Any person or beneficiary who believes they have been discriminated against because of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, or family status may file a complaint with the TPO’s Title VI Specialist at (863) 534-6597, or by writing the Title VI Specialist at Post Office Box 9005, Bartow, Florida 33831-9005.
27. 29 PowerPoint Presentation Slides
28. 30 October 8, 2026 Polk TPO Board Meeting PowerPoint Presentation 26-0271

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