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July 21, 2026 ·9:00 AM Final-revised

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Agenda — 127 items

  1. 1 CALL TO ORDER - 9:00 a.m. (MARTHA SANTIAGO, CHAIR)
  2. 2 INVOCATION
  3. 2 Rollcall
  4. 3 Murphy Hanley, Polk County Fire Rescue Chaplain
  5. 3 Note
  6. 4 PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE (MARTHA SANTIAGO, CHAIR)
  7. 4 Note
  8. A. PRESENTATIONS and RECOGNITIONS
  9. 5 Rollcall
  10. A.1. Employee Recognition 26-1261
  11. B. PUBLIC COMMENTS CONCERNING AGENDA ITEMS
  12. B.1. Comments.
  13. C. COUNTY COMPTROLLER (STACY M. BUTTERFIELD, CPA)
  14. C.1. Disbursements. 26-1259 Approved Pass
  15. C.2. Minutes of Regular Board meeting held on July 7, 2026. 26-1260 Approved Pass
  16. D. APPROVE CONSENT AGENDA
  17. D.1. Approve Consent Agenda. 26-1257 Approved Pass
  18. E. REQUEST FROM ELECTED OFFICIAL and OTHER GOVERNMENTAL AGENCY
  19. F. COUNTY ATTORNEY (RANDY MINK)
  20. G. COUNTY MANAGER (BILL BEASLEY)
  21. G.1. Approve construction contract with Ajax Paving Industries of Florida, LLC for the Country Club Road at Buckeye Loop Road Intersection Improvements project ($2,774,976.16 one-time expense) 26-1298 Approved Pass
  22. G.2. Approve construction contract with Ajax Paving Industries of Florida, LLC for the Kathleen Road at Deeson Road signal project ($2,150,875.08 one-time expense). 26-1299 Approved Pass
  23. G.3. Approve construction contract with Cathcart Construction Company - Florida LLC for the Peace Creek Canal stormwater infrastructure project ($1,657,037.69 one-time expense). 26-1301 Approved Pass
  24. G.4. Approve the contract with Central Florida Health Care, Inc., for the purchase of equipment for their Lakeland site. (Total amount not to exceed $1,512,116.53) 26-1251 Approved Pass
  25. H. COMMISSIONER DISTRICT 1 (BECKY TROUTMAN)
  26. H.1. Commissioner Troutman Comments.
  27. I. COMMISSIONER DISTRICT 2 (RICK WILSON)
  28. I.1. Commissioner Wilson Comments.
  29. J. COMMISSIONER DISTRICT 3 (BILL BRASWELL)
  30. J.1. Commissioner Braswell Comments.
  31. K. COMMISSIONER DISTRICT 5 (MICHAEL SCOTT)
  32. K.1. Commissioner Scott Comments.
  33. L. COMMISSIONER DISTRICT 4 (MARTHA SANTIAGO, CHAIR)
  34. L.1. Chair Santiago Comments.
  35. M. LAY BOARD APPOINTMENTS
  36. N. EXPEDITED HEARINGS PURSUANT TO RESOLUTION NO. 2022-089
  37. N.1. Public Hearing (LDCPAS-2025-24 Shimmering Dr CAC) (Adoption Hearing) to consider the Future Land Use Map change from Residential Low (RL) to Community Activity Center (CAC) on +/- 3.87 acres in the Transit Supportive Development Area (TSDA). Related to a LDCT-2026-5 (No Fiscal Impact) 26-1278 Approved Pass
  38. N.2. Public Hearing (LDCT-2026-5 Shimmering Dr LDC Text Amendment) (Adoption Public Hearing) to consider LDC Text Amendment text amendment to Appendix E adding for an activity center plan. Related to a LDCPAS-2025-24 (No Fiscal Impact) 26-1280 Approved Pass
  39. N.3. Public Hearing (LDCPAS-2026-10 GrayLineX CPA) (Adoption Hearing) to consider the adoption of a Small-Scale Comprehensive Plan Amendment to change the Future Land Use designation from Residential-Suburban (RS) to Industrial (IND) in the Suburban Development Area (SDA) on 3.81 acres. The request is to also change the text of Section 2.135 of the Comprehensive Plan to limit the intensity of the IND activity on the site. This case is related to LDCT-2026-7, an LDC text amendment for the same property. (No Fiscal Impact) 26-1279 Approved Pass
  40. N.4. Public Hearing (LDCT-2026-7 GrayLineX LDC Text Amendment) (Adoption Hearing) to consider the adoption of an ordinance amending the Land Development Code to Appendix E, Section E105, Parcel Specific Comprehensive Plan Amendments with Conditions, to limit the intensity of the proposed Industrial (IND) activity on the site. This case is related to LDCPAS-2026-10. (No Fiscal Impact) 26-1281 Approved Pass
  41. N.5. Public Hearing (LDCPAL 2026-2 Main Street Corridor Text) (Adoption Hearing) to consider the adoption of a Large-Scale Comprehensive Plan Amendment text amendment to establish a new Section, to be called the Main Street Corridor (MSC), in the Future Land Use Element. (No Fiscal Impact) 26-1277 Approved Pass
  42. N.6. Public Hearing (LDCD-2026-3 Goldenrod Ln RL-4 Sub-District) (Adoption Public Hearing) to consider the adoption of a Sub-District Map change from Residential Low-1X (RL-1X) to Residential Low-4X (RL-4X) on approximately 17.1± acres. (No Fiscal Impact) 26-1276 Approved Pass
  43. O. PUBLIC HEARINGS
  44. O.1. Public Hearing (WITHDRAWN/NO PUBLIC HEARING TO OCCUR) (LDPD-2026-2 Pulte Crews Lake PD) (DeNovo Hearing) This is a request appealing the decision of the Planning Commission to approve a Planned Development for 400 single-family homes. (No Fiscal Impact) 26-1282 Withdrawn Pass
  45. O.2. Request the Board, by its own motion, consider adoption of a resolution to vacate a portion of deeded right-of-way lying easterly of Crystal Beach Road in the Winter Haven area. Also request Board authorize the conveyance of the County’s interest via County Deed, accept a Drainage Easement and accept a Quit Claim Deed for additional right-of-way for Crystal Beach Road. (No fiscal impact) 26-1248 Approved Pass
  46. O.3. Public Hearing to consider an ordinance amending Section 4 of the Polk County Indigent Health Care Plan Extension Ordinance (Ordinance No. 2015-076) which changes the process for amending the County’s plan for providing health care services to qualified residents, and adopt a Resolution which approves a revised and restated version of that plan. 26-1287 Approved Pass
  47. O.4. Public Hearing to consider the adoption of a Resolution approving proposed revisions to the Utilities Division Schedule of Rates, Charges, and Fees (No fiscal impact). 26-1297 Approved Pass
  48. P. REQUEST FROM THE GENERAL PUBLIC/AUDIENCE AND OPPORTUNITY TO BE HEARD
  49. P.1. Comments.
  50. Q. WORK SESSION ITEMS
  51. R. CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS
  52. R. COMMISSIONER DISTRICT 1
  53. R. COMMISSIONER DISTRICT 2
  54. R. COMMISSIONER DISTRICT 3
  55. R. COMMISSIONER DISTRICT 4
  56. R. COMMISSIONER DISTRICT 5
  57. R. COUNTY COMPTROLLER
  58. R.1. Removal of equipment from inventory as listed on Blanket Removal Form 2245. 26-1294 Approved Pass
  59. R. COUNTY MANAGER
  60. R. ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
  61. R. TOURISM/SPORTS MARKETING
  62. R.2. Approve an Interlocal Agreement with the City of Winter Haven for Equipment Donation at Chain of Lakes Park (No fiscal impact) 26-0986 Approved Pass
  63. R. OFFICE OF PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT
  64. R.3. SET HEARING: (LDCT-2026-15 RACX Vehicle Service) to add “Vehicle Service, Mechanical” to Table 4.8, Use Table for U.S. 27 Selected Area Plan, as a “CI” conditional use in Regional Activity Center (RACX) land use district. The suggested hearing dates are for the first reading on August 4, 2026, at 9:15 a.m. and the adoption hearing date on August 18, 2026, at 9:15 a.m. 26-1295 Approved Pass
  65. R.4. SET HEARING (LDCPAL 2026-4 Organic Matters CPA) to consider the adoption of a Large-Scale Comprehensive Plan Amendment to change +/- 71.26 acres from Business Park Center (BPC) to Industrial (IND). (No Fiscal Impact) 26-1311 Approved Pass
  66. R.5. SET HEARING: (LDCU-2026-35/DeNovo Crossed Paws Rescue CU). This is a request appealing the decision of the Planning Commission to approve a Conditional Use to allow a Kennels and Boarding use on approximately 4.63 acres. The suggested hearing date is August 4, 2026, at 9:15 a.m. 26-1296 Approved Pass
  67. R.6. Accept Performance Surety in the amount of $1,286,373.33 in the form of Commercial Performance Surety Bond No. 30273540 for Davenport Big Box Off Site HHGR2 Improvements (No Fiscal Impact) 26-1270 Approved Pass
  68. R.7. Accept Performance Surety in the amount of $16,206.99 in the form of Performance Bond No. 3305385 for Evergreen Baptist Church. (No Fiscal Impact) 26-1273 Approved Pass
  69. R.8. Accept Performance Surety in the amount of $2,350,243.00 in the form of Commercial Performance Surety Bond No. 016254633 for Home Depot (No Fiscal Impact) 26-1274 Approved Pass
  70. R.9. Accept Performance Surety in the amount of $54,067.75 in the form of Performance Bond No. 108466158 for Murphy USA Station No 8596. (No Fiscal Impact) 26-1283 Approved Pass
  71. R.10. Accept EOS Fitness Posner potable water and wastewater utility system improvements for ownership, operation, and maintenance by Polk County Utilities. (No Fiscal Impact) 26-1271 Approved Pass
  72. R.11. Accept a one-year warranty and cash surety in the amount of $9,470.00 for EOS Fitness Posner. (No Fiscal Impact) 26-1272 Approved Pass
  73. R.12. Accept Wynnstone Phase 2 potable water, wastewater and reclaim water utility system improvements for ownership, operation, and maintenance by Polk County Utilities. (No Fiscal Impact) 26-1285 Approved Pass
  74. R.13. Accept a one-year warranty and surety in the amount of $83,241.62 in the form of Maintenance Bond No. LICX1988376 for Wynnstone Phase 2. (No Fiscal Impact) 26-1286 Approved Pass
  75. R.14. Power Line Road (Phase 2) Proportionate Fair Share Agreement - Crosswinds West and Crosswinds East Residential Developments. (No Fiscal Impact) 26-1284 Approved Pass
  76. R. BUILDING
  77. R. DEPUTY COUNTY MANAGER
  78. R. BUDGET & MANAGEMENT SERVICES
  79. R.15. SET HEARING to consider adoption of an ordinance granting an Economic Development Ad Valorem Tax Exemption for Project Clean Water, a New Business. (Suggested hearing date is August 4, 2026 at 9:00 a.m.) 26-1265 Approved Pass
  80. R.16. Set Proposed Countywide Millage Rate for FY 26/27. 26-1291 Approved Pass
  81. R.17. Set Proposed Millage Rate for the Library Municipal Service Taxing Unit (MSTU) for FY 26/27. 26-1289 Approved Pass
  82. R.18. Set Proposed Millage Rate for the Parks Municipal Service Taxing Unit for FY 26/27. 26-1290 Approved Pass
  83. R.19. Set Proposed Millage Rate for the Rancho Bonito Municipal Service Taxing Unit (MSTU) for FY 26/27. 26-1292 Approved Pass
  84. R.20. Set Proposed Millage Rate for the Stormwater Municipal Service Taxing Unit (MSTU) for FY 26/27. 26-1293 Approved Pass
  85. R. PROCUREMENT
  86. R. COMMUNICATIONS
  87. R. COOPERATIVE EXTENSION SERVICES
  88. R. HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES
  89. R. HUMAN RESOURCES
  90. R. INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
  91. R. CODE ENFORCEMENT
  92. R. COURT SERVICES
  93. R. RISK MANAGEMENT
  94. R. COMMUNITY HEALTH CARE
  95. R.21. Approve agreement with Peace River Center for Personal Development, Inc. for recruiting incentives used for hiring certain mental health positions. (Not to exceed $1,300,000.) 26-1069 Approved Pass
  96. R.22. Approve agreement with Lakeland Regional Health for recruiting incentives used for hiring certain mental health positions. (Not to exceed $600,000.) 26-1256 Approved Pass
  97. R.23. Approve agreement with Ibis Healthcare, Inc. for recruiting incentives used for hiring certain mental health positions. (Not to exceed $296,000.) 26-1068 Approved Pass
  98. 94 PAGE BREAK
  99. R. FACILITIES MANAGEMENT
  100. R.24. Approve construction contract with Thielen Roofing and Construction LLC for the Polk County Sherriff’s Southwest Command - Roof Replacement project ($227,010.00 one-time expense) 26-1201 Approved Pass
  101. R.25. Approve construction contract with Thielen Roofing and Construction LLC for the Polk County Sheriff’s Southeast Command - Roof Replacement project ($227,010.00 one-time expense) 26-1202 Approved Pass
  102. R. FLEET MANAGEMENT
  103. R. PARKS & NATURAL RESOURCES
  104. R.26. Approve Standard Grant Amendment 1 to Agreement #LPA0436 between State of Florida Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP) and Polk County to fund the Peace Creek Water Preservation Project. (Time-extension only) 26-1300 Approved Pass
  105. R. FIRE RESCUE
  106. R. EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT
  107. R. REAL ESTATE SERVICES
  108. R.27. Accept Polk County Utility Easement from Urgent Care Developers of North Davenport, LLC, a Florida limited liability company, as requested through the Development Review Process. (No fiscal impact) 26-1302 Approved Pass
  109. R.28. Authorize a Utility Easement and Ingress Egress Easement, for the County’s interest in Parcel ID Number 242913-000000-044120, to the Polk Regional Water Cooperative in conjunction with its Southeast Wellfield and Water Production Facility Project. (No fiscal impact) 26-1304 Approved Pass
  110. R.29. Approve Partial Release of Easement for a portion of drainage easement in conjunction with an FDOT project on US Highway 98 in the Lakeland area, FDOT Parcel No. 100. (No fiscal impact) 26-1267 Approved Pass
  111. R.30. Accept a Quit Claim Deed, Drainage Easement and Polk County Utilities Easement in conjunction with development along Holly Hill Grove Road 1. (No fiscal impact) 26-1269 Approved Pass
  112. R.31. Accept Special Warranty Deed for additional right-of-way along Thornhill Road as requested through the Development Review Process. (No fiscal impact) 26-1303 Approved Pass
  113. R. ROADS & DRAINAGE
  114. R.32. Approve Consultant Services Authorization (CSA) Modification No. 4 to CSA No. 17-56-02 with NV5, Inc (Consultant) to provide additional post design services for the Chestnut Road Sidewalk Project. ($40,073.82 one-time expense) 26-1222 Approved Pass
  115. R.33. Adopt a Resolution Setting Parking Restrictions on Augustus Drive and Pompay Drive within the Tivoli Reserve Subdivision, near Davenport. ($971.25 one-time expense) 26-1250 Approved Pass
  116. R. UTILITIES
  117. R. SOLID WASTE
  118. R. ELECTED OFFICIAL AND OTHER GOVERNMENTAL AGENCY
  119. R. COURT RELATED
  120. R. POLK COUNTY PROPERTY APPRAISER
  121. R. POLK COUNTY SHERIFF
  122. R. POLK COUNTY SUPERVISOR OF ELECTIONS
  123. R. POLK COUNTY TAX COLLECTOR
  124. R. WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT BOARD
  125. R. COUNTY ATTORNEY
  126. R.34. SET HEARING to consider the adoption of an Ordinance of the Polk County Board of County Commissioners entitled the Polk County Property Maintenance Ordinance. SUGGESTED HEARING DATE: August 18, 2026, at 9:00 a.m. 26-1128 Approved Pass
  127. 123 ANNOUNCEMENTS

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