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Meeting Name: Board of County Commissioners Agenda status: Final-revised
Meeting date/time: 5/7/2024 9:00 AM Minutes status: Draft  
Meeting location: Board Room
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24-0657 A.1.Presentations and RecognitionsLance Schmidt, Managing Principal of Office, Central Florida of CliftonLarsonAllen, LLP will present the Annual Comprehensive Financial Audit for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2023.   Not available Video Video
24-0643 D.1.Consent AgendaApprove Consent Agenda.   Not available Video Video
24-0644 E.1.County ComptrollerDisbursements.   Not available Video Video
24-0646 E.2.County ComptrollerMinutes of Regular Board meeting held on April 16, 2024.   Not available Video Video
24-0673 H.1.County ManagerRequest Board approve 1) Construction contract with Strickland Construction, Inc. for the Polk County Sheriff’s Office Ridge District Station at Poinciana project ($10,543,327.00 one-time expense), and 2) CIP amendment and budget transfer in the amount of $2,310,849.00 from General Capital Improvement Fund Reserves.   Not available Video Video
24-0656 H.2.County ManagerApprove construction contract with Strickland Construction, Inc. for the construction of a new roadway maintenance facility in Frostproof. ($4,410,000.00 one-time expense).   Not available Video Video
24-0699 H.3.County ManagerApprove construction contract with Crisdel Group, Inc. for the Fort Fraser Trail Extension - Winter Lake Road to Glendale Street ($6,943,298.20 one-time expense)   Not available Video Video
24-0602 H.4.County ManagerApprove Local Agency Program (LAP) Supplemental Agreement with the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) to fund the construction phase of the Inwood Elementary School sidewalk improvement project, CIP Amendment, Resolution and budget amendment. ($554,455.00 one-time revenue)   Not available Video Video
24-0707 H.5.County ManagerApprove the contract with Central Florida Health Care, Inc. (CFHC) for the proposed purchase and renovation of a new community health center in Mulberry. (Total amount not to exceed $4,000,000)   Not available Video Video
24-0711 H.6.County ManagerApprove the contract with Winter Haven Hospital, Inc. d/b/a Center for Behavioral Health (WHCBH) for the proposed renovations, equipment and supplies. (Total amount not to exceed $408,966)   Not available Video Video
24-0689 I.1.Commissioner District 1Appoint Susan L. Smith as a member of the Housing Finance Authority for the remainder of the four-year term ending January 22, 2025.   Not available Video Video
24-0676 L.1.Commissioner District 5Appoint Adam Bass as an alternate member of the Polk County Planning Commission for the remainder of the three-year term, May 7, 2024 to July 1, 2026.   Not available Video Video
24-0709 N.1.Lay Board AppointmentsAppoint Le Rue “Skip” Stellfox to the Tohopekaliga Water Authority (TWA) Board of Supervisors for the remainder of a vacated term and a new 1-year term ending September 30, 2025.   Not available Video Video
24-0685 P.3.Public HearingsPublic Hearing to consider adoption of an ordinance amending Polk County Ordinance 2022-029, the Polk County Local Provider Participation Fund Ordinance (no fiscal impact).   Not available Video Video
24-0640 O.1.Public Hearings - Expedited HearingPublic Hearing (LDCPAL-2023-11 US 27 NR SAP ECX) (Transmittal Hearing) to consider the adoption of a Large-Scale Comprehensive Plan Amendment to change the Future Land Use designation on 29.69+/- acres from Professional Institution-X (PIX) to Employment Center-X (ECX) and to amend Policy 2.131-Q4, M, c (a) to delete the new driveway access prohibition to US 27 within the Transit Supportive Development Area (TSDA), Transit Corridor and Transit Center of the Transit Centers and Corridors Overlay. (No Fiscal Impact)   Not available Video Video
24-0635 O.2.Public Hearings - Expedited HearingPublic Hearing (LDCT-2024-3 Recreational Camping LDC Text Amendment) (First Reading) to consider the adoption of a County-initiated request to modify Conditional Use criteria for Recreational Camping and RV Parks (No Fiscal Impact).   Not available Video Video
24-0636 O.3.Public Hearings - Expedited HearingPublic Hearing (LDCT-2024-4 Streets & Pedestrian Safety Text Amendment) (First Reading) to add EV Charging Stations as accessory uses and require 20 MPH speed limits signs on Level 2 plans for residential subdivisions with public roads. (No Fiscal Impact).   Not available Video Video
24-0638 O.4.Public Hearings - Expedited HearingPublic Hearing (LDCT-2024-5 Boat Ramps Amendment) (First Reading) to allow administrative approval of Boat Ramps to be open 24 Hours in Recreation Open Space (ROS) land use districts (No Fiscal Impact).   Not available Video Video
24-0639 P.1.Public HearingsPublic Hearing (LDCU-2024-4 North Lakeland Brownfield Designation) (Adoption Hearing) to consider the designation of a 22.5-acre site as a Brownfield. (No Fiscal Impact)   Not available Video Video
24-0634 P.2.Public HearingsPublic Hearing (LDCPAL-2023-12 Green Swamp Density CPA Text) (Transmittal Hearing) to change SECTION 2.132-D RURAL SPECIAL PROTECTION AREA (RURAL-SPA) and modifications of POLICY 2.132-D4 and POLICY 2.132-D5. (No Fiscal Impact) (Request to continue to June 18, 2024, at 9:15 a.m.)   Not available Video Video
24-0647 R.1.Consent AgendaRemoval of equipment from inventory as listed on Blanket Removal Form 2193.   Not available Not available
24-0652 R.2.Consent AgendaApprove the First Amendment to the Amended and Restated Administrative Agreement for the Governmental 457(b) Deferred Compensation Plan. (No Fiscal Impact)   Not available Not available
24-0706 R.3.Consent AgendaApprove the following documents relating to the Deferred Compensation Plan offered to county employees: 1) Adoption Agreement for Eligible Governmental 457 Plan, 2) Amendment to Implement SECURE Act and Other Law Changes and the Certificate of Adopting Resolution to the Implement SECURE Act, 3) Amendment for the CARES Act, and the Certificate of Adopting Resolution for the CARES Act. (No Fiscal Impact)   Not available Not available
24-0625 R.4.Consent AgendaSET HEARING: (LDCPAS-2023-24/US 98 Commercial CPA) to consider the adoption of a Small-Scale Comprehensive Plan Amendment to change the Future Land Use designation on 1.69+/- acres from Agricultural/Residential-Rural (A/RR) and Phosphate Mining (PM) to Rural Cluster Center (RCC) in the Rural Development Area (RDA) The suggested adoption hearing date is May 21, 2024, at 9:30 a.m.   Not available Not available
24-0627 R.5.Consent AgendaSET HEARING: (LDCPAS-2023-32/Lakeland Highlands CPA) to consider the adoption of a Small-Scale Comprehensive Plan Amendment to change the Future Land Use designation on 0.61+/- acres from Residential Medium (RM) to Office Center (OC) in the Transit Supportive Development Area (TSDA). The suggested adoption hearing date is May 21, 2024, at 9:30 a.m.   Not available Not available
24-0628 R.6.Consent AgendaSET HEARING: (LDCPAS-2024-1/Dundee Road L/R CPA) to consider the adoption of a Small-Scale Comprehensive Plan Amendment to change the Future Land Use designation on 18.53+/- acres from Business Park Center (BPC) to Leisure Recreational (L/R) in the Urban Growth Area (UGA). The suggested adoption hearing date is May 21, 2024, at 9:30 a.m.   Not available Not available
24-0629 R.7.Consent AgendaSET HEARING: (LDCT-2024-1 Florinda Farms Text Amendment) for a LDC Text amendment to amend Appendix E, Section E105. The suggested hearing dates are, for the first reading on May 21, 2024, at 9:30 a.m., and the second reading on June 4, 2024, at 9:30 a.m.   Not available Not available
24-0632 R.8.Consent AgendaSET HEARING (LDWA-2023-70/Cedar Ridge Road Access Waiver) to consider the approval of an applicant-initiated request for a waiver to LDC Section 705 necessary to allow the issuance of building permits for up to five (5) single-family homes on property that gains access solely via an easement and that the parent parcel does not front a paved public or private road. Suggested hearing date is Mary 21, 2024, at 9:30 a.m. (No Fiscal Impact)   Not available Not available
24-0633 R.9.Consent AgendaSizemore East Plat for Conditional Approval. (No fiscal impact)   Not available Not available
24-0351 R.10.Consent AgendaFlorida Water Reuse Week Proclamation   Not available Not available
24-0697 R.11.Consent AgendaSafe Boating Week Proclamation   Not available Not available
24-0593 R.12.Consent AgendaApprove State Housing Initiative Partnership (SHIP) Program rehabilitation/replacement program Homeowner Assistance Agreement and Grant Agreement for property located in the City of Haines City, FL. for Case# RC23-SHIP-007. ($196,515.00 one-time expense).   Not available Not available
24-0620 R.13.Consent AgendaApprove CIP amendment to add a Fuel Site Technology upgrade project to the FY 23/24 adopted CIP and transfer from Fleet Maintenance contingency reserve (One-time upgrade expense $146,429, 1st year recurring expense $15,763, totaling $162,192)   Not available Not available
24-0721 R.14.Consent AgendaApprove agreement with SePRO Corporation dba EutroPHIX to provide professional engineering services for Lake Deeson, a 55-acre lake located in Polk County north of downtown Lakeland. ($481,000.00 one-time expense)   Not available Not available
24-0722 R.15.Consent AgendaApprove agreement with SePRO Corporation dba EutroPHIX to provide professional engineering services for the Bear Branch stormwater conveyance system. ($389,000.00 one-time expense)   Not available Not available
24-0687 R.16.Consent AgendaDeclare surplus and authorize the private conveyance of the County’s interest in Parcel ID Number 283012-944600-070503 to Shauna and Mark Miratsky. ($500, one-time revenue.)   Not available Not available
24-0662 R.17.Consent AgendaApprove Right-of-Way Agreement between Bonnie A. Gray, and Polk County in conjunction with the County Road 557 Project, Parcel 114. ($104,260 one-time expense)   Not available Not available
24-0683 R.18.Consent AgendaAccept Quit Claim Deed for property being donated for conservation preservation, Ellis Estate Parcel. ($125 estimated one-time expense)   Not available Not available
24-0669 R.19.Consent AgendaApprove selection committee’s recommendation to authorize staff to enter into contract negotiations with 1) American Acquisition Group for Group A; and 2) Florida Acquisition & Appraisal, Inc. for Group B to perform acquisition services for drainage projects. (No fiscal impact)   Not available Not available
24-0693 R.20.Consent AgendaAccept instruments for additional rights-of-way along County Road 547 and Walker Lake Road as requested through the Development Review Process. (No fiscal impact)   Not available Not available
24-0624 R.21.Consent AgendaRatify and accept a County Deed from Osceola County for additional right-of-way in conjunction with an intersection project known as CR 54 (Ronald Reagan Parkway) at Westside Boulevard Intersection Improvement Project. (No fiscal impact)   Not available Not available
24-0686 R.22.Consent AgendaApprove Agreement for Transfer of Public Road between the City of Winter Haven and Polk County for Coon Lake Road and authorize a County Deed for the right-of-way associated therewith. (No fiscal impact)   Not available Not available
24-0682 R.23.Consent AgendaAccept multiple deeds and easements for road rights-of-way and associated drainage facilities in conjunction with the with the Power Line Road improvements. (No fiscal impact)   Not available Not available
24-0688 R.24.Consent AgendaAccept Quit Claim Deed from William Lamboy for property being donated in Rancho Bonito. (no fiscal impact)   Not available Not available
24-0766 R.25.Consent AgendaApprove maintained right-of-way map for Crescent Valley Ranch Road, located in the Davenport area. (No fiscal impact)   Not available Not available
24-0581 R.26.Consent AgendaSET HEARING to Consider Adopting a Resolution Allowing for the Installation of Traffic Calming Devices (Speed Humps) on Dossey Road South, Near Lakeland. (Suggested Hearing Date: Tuesday, June 4, 2024, at 9:30 a.m.) (No fiscal impact)   Not available Not available
24-0666 R.27.Consent AgendaApprove Amendment to the Traffic Signal Maintenance and Compensation Agreement with the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) to Include Updated Exhibit “A” for FY 2024/2025 and Adopt a Resolution Authorizing the Chairman to Execute the Amendment on Behalf of the Polk County Board of County Commissioners. ($1,021,357.00 one-time revenue/no match required)   Not available Not available
24-0623 R.28.Consent AgendaApprove Interlocal Agreement between Polk County and the City of Auburndale for Road Improvements for the County Road 559 at Adams Road intersection improvements project (Estimated $328,376.00 one-time expense)   Not available Not available
24-0582 R.29.Consent AgendaAdopt a Resolution Setting Speed Limit on Galloway Oaks Drive, Within the Galloway Oaks Subdivision, near Lakeland. ($100.07 one-time expense)   Not available Not available
24-0655 R.30.Consent AgendaAdopt Resolution Setting Truck Restrictions on Bryant Road (near Lakeland). ($82.72 one-time expense)   Not available Not available
24-0679 R.31.Consent AgendaApprove selection committee’s recommendation to authorize staff to enter into contract negotiations with Kisinger Campo & Associates, Corp. for engineering services for the North Ridge Trail. (No fiscal impact)   Not available Not available
24-0691 R.32.Consent AgendaApprove Temporary License Agreement for the Lake Gibson Control Structure between Polk County (County), the City of Lakeland (City) and the Southwest Florida Water Management District (SWFWMD).   Not available Not available
24-0692 R.33.Consent AgendaApprove Temporary License Agreement for the Lake Parker Control Structure between Polk County (County) and the Southwest Florida Water Management District (SWFWMD).   Not available Not available
24-0684 R.34.Consent AgendaApprove piggyback agreement with A.C. Schultes of Florida, Inc. dba Rowe Drilling for water well services (estimated $137,000 recurring annual expense)   Not available Not available
24-0696 R.35.Consent AgendaConfirm the Local Workforce Development Board (LWDB) Member list, the Local Workforce Development (LWD) Area Designation for Polk County Workforce Development Board, Inc. d/b/a CareerSource Polk, and authorize the chairman to sign the Local Workforce Designation form.   Not available Not available
24-0671 R.36.Consent AgendaSET PUBLIC HEARING to consider adoption of an ordinance amending Ordinance 18-027, as previously amended by Ord. 2019-031, the Economic Development Ad Valorem Tax Exemption for Exel, Inc. d/b/a DHL Supply Chain (USA) (Suggested hearing date is May 21, 2024 at 9:00 a.m.)   Not available Not available
24-0677 R.37.Consent AgendaApprove Agreement with Panza, Maurer & Maynard, PA, for legal services related to a HIPAA Compliance Review (not-to-exceed cost of $149,900).   Not available Not available
24-0661 R.38.Consent AgendaRequest Board adopt resolution expressing the intent to issue future debt to finance the acquisition and construction of certain utility capital projects.   Not available Not available
24-0670 R.39.Consent AgendaAuthorize the Chair to execute a letter in support of the Technical Assistance Grant for the Four Corners Future Growth and Collaborative Strategic Planning Project.   Not available Not available
24-0648 R.40.Consent AgendaRelease of Lien related to a Workforce Housing Impact Fee Mitigation for Jerry I. Pollard (No fiscal impact).   Not available Not available
24-0649 R.41.Consent AgendaRelease of Lien related to an Affordable Housing Impact Fee Waiver for Yvonne A. Ingraham (No fiscal impact).   Not available Not available
24-0724 R.42.Consent AgendaRequest the Board authorize the filing of a temporary and permanent prohibitory injunction complaint against 1027 Fantasy, LLC for violating the Florida Building Code by allowing people to occupy a structure without a County issued Certificate of Occupancy.   Not available Not available