Board of County Commissioners

Board Room

Agenda — 134 items

1. 1 CALL TO ORDER - 9:00 a.m. (BILL BRASWELL, VICE CHAIR)
2. 1 Rollcall
3. 2 INVOCATION
4. 2 Note
5. 3 Murphy Hanley, Polk County Fire Rescue Chaplain
6. 3 Note
7. 4 PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE (BILL BRASWELL, VICE CHAIR)
8. 4 Rollcall
9. A. PRESENTATIONS and RECOGNITIONS
10. B. PUBLIC COMMENTS CONCERNING AGENDA ITEMS
11. B.1. Comments.
12. C. COUNTY COMPTROLLER (STACY M. BUTTERFIELD, CPA)
13. C.1. Disbursements. 26-1581 Approved Pass
14. C.2. Minutes of Regular Board meeting held on August 18, 2026. 26-1582 Approved Pass
15. D. APPROVE CONSENT AGENDAS
16. D.1. Approve Consent Agenda. 26-1580 Approved Pass
17. 13 ELOISE COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
18. D.2. Approve Eloise CRA Consent Agenda. 26-1652 Approved Pass
19. 15 PAGE BREAK
20. 16 HARDEN/PARKWAY COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
21. D.3. Approve Harden/Parkway CRA Consent Agenda. 26-1653 Approved Pass
22. E. REQUEST FROM ELECTED OFFICIAL and OTHER GOVERNMENTAL AGENCY
23. F. COUNTY ATTORNEY (RANDY MINK)
24. 19 Minutes
25. G. COUNTY MANAGER (BILL BEASLEY)
26. G.1. Approve a Utility Infrastructure Agreement with Pulte Home Company, LLC for the Sand & Silica development. ($3,365,640.05 not-to-exceed, one-time expense) 26-1540 Approved Pass
27. G.2. Approve the Construction Manager at Risk (CMAR), Guaranteed Maximum Price (GMP) Addendum No. 1 with Whitehead Construction, Inc. for the Smith Lane Joint-Use Fire Rescue Station (Horizontal Sitework Only) project. ($1,739,449.70 one-time expense). 26-1547 Approved Pass
28. G.3. Approve a Right-of-Way Agreement between Polk County and Kytran Nugyen and Ngoc Diem Nguyen in conjunction with the Thompson Nursery Road Phase 1 - Segment 4 Improvement project. ($455,000 one-time expense) 26-1574 Approved Pass
29. 23 Minutes
30. H. COMMISSIONER DISTRICT 1 (BECKY TROUTMAN)
31. H.1. Commissioner Troutman Comments.
32. I. COMMISSIONER DISTRICT 2 (RICK WILSON)
33. I.1. Commissioner Wilson Comments.
34. J. COMMISSIONER DISTRICT 3 (BILL BRASWELL)
35. J.1. Vice Chair Braswell Comments.
36. K. COMMISSIONER DISTRICT 4 (MARTHA SANTIAGO, CHAIR)
37. K.1. Chair Santiago Comments.
38. L. COMMISSIONER DISTRICT 5 (MICHAEL SCOTT)
39. L.1. Adopt a resolution temporarily removing the executive director of CareerSource Polk, President and CEO, Stacy Campbell-Domineck. 26-1711 Approved Pass
40. L.2. 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 a governance and management review of Career Source Polk. 26-1715 Approved Pass
41. L.3. Commissioner Scott Comments.
42. M. LAY BOARD APPOINTMENTS
43. N. EXPEDITED HEARINGS PURSUANT TO RESOLUTION NO. 2022-089
44. N.1. Public Hearing (LDCPAL 2026-2 Main Street Corridor Text) (Adoption Hearing) to consider the adoption of a Large-Scale Comprehensive Plan text amendment to establish a new Section in the Future Land Use Element, to be called the Main Street Corridor (MSC). (No Fiscal Impact) 26-1595 Approved Pass
45. N.2. Public Hearing (LDCT-2026-10 Airport Impact Districts) (First Reading) to amend Chapter 6, Section 641, Airport Impact District (AID), to include standards for permit and notice requirements under the Polk County Airport Zoning Regulations and Joint Airport Zoning Board (JAZB); including airport height zones and amend airport names. (No Fiscal Impact) 26-1596
46. O. PUBLIC HEARINGS
47. O.1. Public Hearing to consider the adoption of a Resolution to vacate a portion of a platted public utility and drainage easement as shown on the plat of High Glen, Lakeland. (No fiscal impact) 26-1611 Approved Pass
48. O.2. Public Hearing to consider the adoption of an Ordinance of the Polk County Board of County Commissioners entitled the Polk County Property Maintenance Ordinance. 26-1617 Approved Pass
49. O.3. Public Hearing (LDPD-2026-6 Deeson Road RRD) (De Novo Hearing) to consider an appeal to the Planning Commission’s decision to deny (7-0) this case on June 3, 2026. (No Fiscal Impact) 26-1597 Approved Pass
50. P. REQUEST FROM THE GENERAL PUBLIC/AUDIENCE AND OPPORTUNITY TO BE HEARD
51. P.1. Comments.
52. Q. WORK SESSION ITEMS
53. R. CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS
54. R. COMMISSIONER DISTRICT 1
55. R. COMMISSIONER DISTRICT 2
56. R. COMMISSIONER DISTRICT 3
57. O.3. Public Hearing (LDPD-2026-6 Deeson Road RRD) (De Novo Hearing) to consider an appeal to the Planning Commission’s decision to deny (7-0) this case on June 3, 2026. (No Fiscal Impact) 26-1597 Withdrawn Pass
58. R. COMMISSIONER DISTRICT 4
59. R. COMMISSIONER DISTRICT 5
60. R. COUNTY COMPTROLLER
61. R.1. Removal of equipment from inventory as listed on Blanket Removal Form 2248. 26-1598 Approved Pass
62. R.2. Appoint property custodian for the office of Solid Waste Division. 26-1599 Approved Pass
63. R. COUNTY MANAGER
64. R. ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
65. R. TOURISM/SPORTS MARKETING
66. R.3. Approve an Interlocal Agreement with the City of Winter Haven for Equipment Donation at the AdventHealth Fieldhouse (No fiscal impact) 26-1545 Approved Pass
67. R. OFFICE OF PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT
68. R.4. SET HEARING (LDCPAL 2026-7 CIE Update CPA) to consider the adoption of a Large-Scale Comprehensive Plan Amendment to review the Capital Improvements Element (CIE) and reference the current adopted Five-Year Schedule of Capital Improvements, Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) Five-Year Study and Polk County School Board Five-Year Work Plan. The suggested hearing date is September 15, 2026, at 9:15 a.m. (No Fiscal Impact) 26-1609 Approved Pass
69. R.5. SET HEARING (LDCPAS-2026-12 Pavers Road UGA CPA) to considerer an amendment to the Future Land Use Map designation on 38.11+/- acres from Rural Development Area (RDA) to Urban Growth Area (UGA). The suggested adoption hearing date is September 15, 2026, at 9:15 a.m. 26-1614 Approved Pass
70. R.6. SET HEARING (LDCT-2026-13 Main Street Corridor LDC Text Amendment) to considered an amendment to Land Development Code Appendix E, Section E105, Parcel Specific Comprehensive Plan Amendments with Conditions. The suggested hearing dates are for the first reading on September 15, 2026, at 9:15 a.m. and the adoption hearing date on October 6, 2026, at 9:15 a.m. 26-1608 Approved Pass
71. R.7. Approve the release of a surety in the amount of $392,989.55 in the form of Performance Bond No. GM244502 for FL Haines City Bannon. (No Fiscal Impact) 26-1594 Approved Pass
72. R.8. Approve master consulting agreements with Kimley-Horn & Associates, Inc. and Pennoni Associates, Inc. for engineering staff augmentation services for Land Development. (No fiscal impact) 26-1571 Approved Pass
73. R. BUILDING
74. R. DEPUTY COUNTY MANAGER
75. R. BUDGET & MANAGEMENT SERVICES
76. R. PROCUREMENT
77. R. COMMUNICATIONS
78. R. COOPERATIVE EXTENSION SERVICES
79. R. HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES
80. R.9. Approve a State Housing Initiative Partnership (SHIP) Program Demolition/Reconstruction program 1) Homeowner Assistance Agreement and 2) Grant Agreement for property located in Unincorporated Lakeland, FL, for Case # RC25-SHIP-020. ($222,415.00 one-time expense) 26-1470 Approved Pass
81. R.10. Approve a State Housing Initiative Partnership (SHIP) Program Demolition/Reconstruction program 1) Homeowner Assistance Agreement and 2) Grant Agreement for property located in unincorporated Lakeland, FL, for Case # RC25-SHIP-004. ($221,450.00 one-time expense) 26-1487 Approved Pass
82. R.11. Approve a State Housing Initiative Partnership (SHIP) Program Demolition/Reconstruction program 1) Homeowner Assistance Agreement and 2) Grant Agreement for property located in Unincorporated Lakeland, FL, for Case # RC25-SHIP-015. ($219,666.46 one-time expense) 26-1468 Approved Pass
83. R.12. Approve a State Housing Initiative Partnership (SHIP) Program Demolition/Reconstruction program 1) Homeowner Assistance Agreement and 2) Grant Agreement for property located in Auburndale, FL, for Case # RC25-SHIP-013. ($205,567.50 one-time expense) 26-1471 Approved Pass
84. R.13. Approve State Housing Initiatives Partnership (SHIP) Annual Report (AR) for FY 2023-2024 Closeout Year. (No fiscal impact) 26-1612 Approved Pass
85. R. HUMAN RESOURCES
86. R. INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
87. R. CODE ENFORCEMENT
88. R. COURT SERVICES
89. R. RISK MANAGEMENT
90. R. COMMUNITY HEALTH CARE
91. R.14. Approve the amendment and restatement to the contract with Parkview Outreach Community Center, Inc. for the provision of primary and specialty care services to eligible low-income county residents. (total amount not to exceed $306,090 annually) 26-1616 Approved Pass
92. 85 PAGE BREAK
93. R. FACILITIES MANAGEMENT
94. R.15. Approve selection committee’s recommendation to authorize staff to enter into negotiations with The Lunz Group; The S/L/A/M Collaborative; Furr, Wegman & Banks Architects; CMHM Architects; Clemons, Rutherford & Associates; Grace Design Studios; Fleischman and Garcia Architects and Planners; Parlier + Crews Architects; Dewberry Engineers; PBK Architects Florida; and Bentley Group to provide professional architectural & engineering services. (No fiscal impact) 26-1610 Approved Pass
95. R.16. Ratify Construction Manager at Risk (CMAR) Agreement 2022-051-02, Guaranteed Maximum Price (GMP) Addendum with Miller Construction Management, Inc for the Bradley Junction Fire Rescue Station 4 to correct a scrivener’s error. (No fiscal impact) 26-1589 Approved Pass
96. R. FLEET MANAGEMENT
97. R. PARKS & NATURAL RESOURCES
98. R.17. Approve the T. Mark Schmidt Off-Highway Vehicle grant agreement between the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) and Polk County for safety enhancements at Bone Valley ATV Park. ($240,000 one-time grant revenue, $60,000 County match). 26-1615 Approved Pass
99. R.18. Approve the Parcel Cost-Share Contract (Contract) between Agricultural Conservation Easement Program- Agricultural Land Easement (ACEP-ALE) of the U.S Department of Agriculture Natural Resources Conservation Service (USDA NRCS), and Polk County to facilitate the acquisition of a perpetual conservation easement on EL-158-25 A, Black Properties LLLP. 26-1563 Approved Pass
100. R.19. Approve the Parcel Cost-Share Contract (Contract) between Agricultural Conservation Easement Program- Agricultural Land Easement (ACEP-ALE) of the U.S Department of Agriculture Natural Resources Conservation Service (USDA NRCS), and Polk County to facilitate the acquisition of a perpetual conservation easement on EL-125-24, JWL Ranch. 26-1564 Approved Pass
101. R. FIRE RESCUE
102. R.20. Approve an initial application of Certificate of Public Convenience and Necessity (COPCN) for United EMS Care Solutions LLC. (No Fiscal Impact) 26-1439 Approved Pass
103. R. EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT
104. R. REAL ESTATE SERVICES
105. R.21. Declare surplus and authorize the private conveyance of the County’s interest in Parcel ID Number 272934-000000-043580 to R-MIR Properties, LLC, a Florida limited liability company. ($10,000 one-time revenue) 26-1590 Approved Pass
106. R.22. Accept Polk County Utility Easement from Citrus Ridge at 27, LLC, a Florida limited liability company, as requested through the Development Review Process. (No fiscal impact) 26-1561 Approved Pass
107. R.23. Approve a Donation Agreement between Lynnway Armstrong, LLC and Polk County in conjunction with the donation of additional right-of-way for FDC Grove Road and Holly Hill Grove Road Two. (No fiscal impact) 26-1562 Approved Pass
108. R.24. Accept Quit Claim Deed for additional right-of-way along Lake Lowery Road and Old Haines City/Lake Alfred Road in conjunction with development. (No fiscal impact) 26-1601 Approved Pass
109. R.25. Authorize an Access and Maintenance Easement to 7X Collective, LLC for access over the Wahneta Farms Drainage Canal. (No fiscal impact) 26-1619 Approved Pass
110. R. ROADS & DRAINAGE
111. R.26. Adopt Resolution Setting Parking Restrictions on Camellia Drive and Cooley Road, near Winter Haven ($884.32 one-time expense) 26-1570 Approved Pass
112. R. UTILITIES
113. R.27. Approval of Amendment No. 2 to the Standard Grant Agreement Number LPR0020 with the State of Florida Department of Environmental Protection (Department) for the Polk County Septage Receiving Stations Project (Time Extension Only). 26-1526 Approved Pass
114. R. SOLID WASTE
115. R.28. Approve a New Non-Exclusive Commercial Franchise for FY2025-26 by Lakeland Dumpster Rentals LLC. (No Fiscal Impact) 26-1544 Approved Pass
116. R. ELECTED OFFICIAL AND OTHER GOVERNMENTAL AGENCY
117. R. COURT RELATED
118. R. POLK COUNTY PROPERTY APPRAISER
119. R. POLK COUNTY SHERIFF
120. R. POLK COUNTY SUPERVISOR OF ELECTIONS
121. R. POLK COUNTY TAX COLLECTOR
122. R.29. Accept Report of Discounts, Errors, Double Assessments, and Insolvencies. (No fiscal impact) 26-1613 Approved Pass
123. R. WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT BOARD
124. R. COUNTY ATTORNEY
125. R.30. Consider approval of the proposed settlement in the matter of Todd Branch v Polk County Board of County Commissioners; $85,000.00 one-time expense. 26-1620 Approved Pass
126. R.31. Release of Lien related to a Workforce Housing Impact Fee Waiver for Lynsi B. Arndt (No fiscal impact). 26-1640 Approved Pass
127. R.32. Approve and authorize payment of invoice from the Maldonado Law Firm, P.A., for Appellate Code Enforcement Special Magistrate services rendered in connection with the Special Magistrate Hearings conducted in April 2026 (one-time payment of $695.00) 26-1328 Approved Pass
128. S. ELOISE COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS
129. S.1. Approve the Eloise CRA meeting minutes from August 19, 2025. 26-1656 Approved Pass
130. S.2. Adopt resolution approving the FY 2026-2027 budget for the Eloise Community Redevelopment Agency in the amount of $1,095,867. 26-1553 Approved Pass
131. T. HARDEN/PARKWAY COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS
132. T.1. Approve Harden Parkway Community Redevelopment Agency Minutes from August 19, 2025. 26-1657 Approved Pass
133. T.2. Adopt resolution approving the FY 2026-2027 budget for the Harden/Parkway Community Redevelopment Agency in the amount of $2,202,929. 26-1546 Approved Pass
134. 127 ANNOUNCEMENTS

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