Polk County - File #: 24-1719

• File #: 24-1719
• Type: Public Hearings
• Status: Passed
• File created: 9/10/2024
• In control: Board of County Commissioners
• On agenda: 9/17/2024
• Final action: 9/17/2024
• Title: Public Hearing to consider adopting a resolution providing that the proposed Polk County Ag-Center serves a public purpose.

Date	Action By	Action	Result
9/17/2024	Board of County Commissioners	Approved	Pass

SUBJECT

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Public Hearing to consider adopting a resolution providing that the proposed Polk County Ag-Center serves a public purpose.

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DESCRIPTION

Chapter 288, Florida Statutes provides that the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services shall serve as the state agency responsible for screening applications for qualified agriculture and education facilities seeking state funding. Pursuant to that statute, applicants must certify by resolution, following a public hearing, that the proposed agriculture education and promotion facility serves a public purpose. Applications for state funding of the agriculture and education facility must be submitted by October 1^st.

RECOMMENDATION

Adopt the Resolution providing that the proposed Polk County Ag-Center serves a public purpose and authorize the filing of application for state funding for the Polk County Ag-Center.

FISCAL IMPACT

No fiscal impact.

CONTACT INFORMATION

Noah Milov, Assistant County Attorney

863-534-7664