SUBJECT
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SET PUBLIC HEARING to consider adoption of 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 1st.
RECOMMENDATION
Set a public hearing on September 16, 2025 at 9:00 a.m. to consider adoption of a resolution providing that the proposed Polk County Ag-Center serves a public purpose and authorizes the filing of application for state funding for the Polk County Ag-Center.
FISCAL IMPACT
No fiscal impact will be realized by setting the hearing.
CONTACT INFORMATION
Noah Milov
Assistant County Attorney
863-534-6730