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Meeting Name: Board of County Commissioners Agenda status: Final-revised
Meeting date/time: 9/17/2024 9:00 AM Minutes status: Final  
Meeting location: Board Room
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24-1596 D.1.Consent AgendaApprove Consent Agenda.ApprovedPass Action details Video Video
24-1597 E.1.County ComptrollerDisbursements.ApprovedPass Action details Video Video
24-1598 E.2.County ComptrollerMinutes of Regular Board meeting held on September 3, 2024.ApprovedPass Action details Video Video
24-1634 G.1.County AttorneyApprove the release of a warranty and surety in the amount of $127,027.83 in the form of Maintenance Bond No. S-332987 for Astonia Phase 1. (No fiscal impact)ApprovedPass Action details Video Video
24-1679 H.1.County ManagerApprove Amendment No.2 to Agreement 2022-077, with Wright-Pierce, Inc. to provide professional engineering services for the Northeast Regional Wastewater Treatment Facility Expansion from 6.0 MGD to 9.0 MGD. ($6,798,421.00 one-time expense)ApprovedPass Action details Video Video
24-1680 H.2.County ManagerApprove Amendment No. 1 to Agreement 2023-074, with Wharton-Smith, Inc., to provide additional Construction Manager at Risk (CMAR) preconstruction services for the Northeast Regional Wastewater Treatment Facility expansion from 6 to 9 million gallons daily. ($926,576.00 preconstruction services one-time expense)ApprovedPass Action details Video Video
24-1685 H.3.County ManagerApprove and ratify the Letter of Agreement and IGT Provider Questionnaire from the State of Florida, Agency for Health Care Administration (AHCA) for the Public Emergency Medical Transportation Medical Managed Care Supplement Payment Program ($4,328,212.75 not-to-exceed, one-time expense)ApprovedPass Action details Video Video
24-1682 H.4.County ManagerApprove the first amendment to the contract with We Care of Central Florida, Inc. (We Care) for referral and coordination of specialty care services to eligible low-income residents. (Total amount not to exceed $694,165 annually.)ApprovedPass Action details Video Video
24-1569 H.5.County ManagerApprove Cooperative Funding Agreement (No. 22CF0004301) with the Southwest Florida Water Management District (SWFWMD) to co-fund the Lake Hancock Watershed Management Plan ($1,250,000 one-time revenue and $1,250,000 County match).ApprovedPass Action details Video Video
24-1660 H.6.County ManagerApprove the Wetland Mitigation Credit Purchase and Sale Agreement with the Missing Link Mitigation Bank to purchase 2.07 freshwater forested state credits for the wetland impacts on the North Ridge Trail Project. ($455,400 one-time expense)ApprovedPass Action details Video Video
24-1756 H.7.Consent AgendaConfirm appointment of Shawn Smith as Interim Fire Chief for Polk County Fire Rescue, effective September 13, 2024.ApprovedPass Action details Video Video
24-1656 I.1.Commissioner District 1Appoint Tony Kirk, Sr. as a member of the Polk County Sidewalk Advisory Committee, for the three-year term, October 1, 2024 through September 30, 2027.ApprovedPass Action details Video Video
24-1649 L.1.Commissioner District 5Appoint Bryana LaTorre-Carvalho as a member of the Sidewalk Advisory Committee for the three-year term, October 1, 2024 through September 30, 2027.ApprovedPass Action details Video Video
24-1648 N.1.Lay Board AppointmentsAppoint Edwin Moran to serve as a member of the Community Relations Advisory Council (CRAC) for a four-year term beginning September 17, 2024, and ending September 17, 2028ApprovedPass Action details Video Video
24-1678 O.1.Public Hearings - Expedited HearingPublic Hearing (LDCPAS-2024-5 Innovation W Pipkin Road INST CPA) (Adoption Hearing) to consider a Small-Scale Comprehensive Plan Future Land Use Map change from Business Park Center (BPC) to Institutional (INST) in the Transit Supportive Development Area (TSDA). (No Fiscal Impact)ApprovedPass Action details Video Video
24-1652 O.2.Public Hearings - Expedited HearingPublic Hearing (LDCT-2024-16 W Pipkin Road Text Amendment) to modify Appendix E, (subsection F.) the original conditional requirements (Adoption Hearing). (No Fiscal Impact)ApprovedPass Action details Video Video
24-1644 O.3.Public Hearings - Expedited HearingPublic Hearing (LDCT-2024-12 SPD Changes Text Amendment) (Adoption Hearing) to conform Suburban Planned Development (SPD) standards in Section 303, Conditional Uses; Section 403.01, the Wahneta Neighborhood Plan; and Section 505, Polk City SPA in the Green Swamp ACSC with other Planned Development standards. (No Fiscal Impact).ApprovedPass Action details Video Video
24-1645 O.4.Public Hearings - Expedited HearingPublic Hearing (LDCT-2024-15 Access via Easement Text Amendment) (Adoption Hearing) to modify LDC Section 705.B for access via easement. (No Fiscal Impact).ApprovedPass Action details Video Video
24-1677 O.5.Public Hearings - Expedited HearingPublic Hearing (LDCT-2024-14 TCX Full-Service Car Wash Text Amendment) (First Reading) to modify Table 4.8, Use Table for US 27 Selected Area Plan. (No Fiscal Impact).   Action details Video Video
24-1640 P.1.Public HearingsPublic Hearing (LDCDD-2024-3 / Cypress Creek CDD) to consider the adoption of an applicant-initiated ordinance to establish a new Community Development District (CDD) the unincorporated area of the county. (No fiscal impact)ApprovedPass Action details Video Video
24-1642 P.2.Public HearingsPublic Hearing (LDCDD-2024-4/ Lake Ashton II CDD Boundary Amendment) to consider the adoption of an applicant-initiated ordinance to add non-residential property to an existing Community Development District (CDD) located in the cities of Lake Wales and Winter Haven that was originally adopted by the Board prior to annexation.ApprovedPass Action details Video Video
24-1643 P.3.Public HearingsPublic Hearing (LDCPAS-2024-10 Shepherd Road CPA (Adoption Hearing) to consider the Future Land Use Change from Residential Low (RL-1) to Residential High (RH) in the Transit Supportive Development Area (TSDA). (No Fiscal Impact)DeniedPass Action details Video Video
24-1687 P.4.Public HearingsPublic Hearing to consider adoption of an ordinance amending and restating Polk County Ordinance 2019-056, the Polk County Amended and Restated Comprehensive Impact Fee Ordinance, for the purpose of imposing updated rates for Emergency Medical System (EMS), Correctional Facilities, Transportation, Educational System, Library, Park, Fire Rescue, and Law Enforcement Impact Fees.DeniedPass Action details Video Video
24-1687 P.4.Public HearingsPublic Hearing to consider adoption of an ordinance amending and restating Polk County Ordinance 2019-056, the Polk County Amended and Restated Comprehensive Impact Fee Ordinance, for the purpose of imposing updated rates for Emergency Medical System (EMS), Correctional Facilities, Transportation, Educational System, Library, Park, Fire Rescue, and Law Enforcement Impact Fees.ApprovedPass Action details Video Video
24-1719 P.5.Public HearingsPublic Hearing to consider adopting a resolution providing that the proposed Polk County Ag-Center serves a public purpose.ApprovedPass Action details Video Video
24-1594 P.6.Public HearingsPublic Hearing to consider adoption of a resolution to vacate platted, unopened, and unmaintained right-of-way as shown on Crosby’s Addition to Loughman, Florida, Davenport, Florida. (No fiscal impact)ApprovedPass Action details Video Video
24-1626 P.7.Public HearingsPublic Hearing to consider adoption of a resolution to vacate portions of platted rights-of-way as shown on the plat of Holly Hill Addition to Loughman and the plat of Roy A. Miller’s Subdivision at Loughman, Fla., Davenport, Florida. (No fiscal impact)ApprovedPass Action details Video Video
24-1632 P.8.Public HearingsPublic Hearing to consider adoption of a resolution to vacate portions of platted, rights-of-way as shown on the plat of Waverly Manor Town Unit No. 1, and the Plat of Washington Park, Waverly, Florida. Also accept Drainage Easement and Utility Easement to Polk County in conjunction therewith. (No fiscal impact)ApprovedPass Action details Video Video
24-1333 P.9.Public HearingsPublic Hearing to consider adoption of a resolution Allowing for the Installation of Five Traffic Calming Devices (Speed Humps) on Lake Thomas Drive, Near Winter Haven. (estimated $25,000.00 one-time expense)ApprovedPass Action details Video Video
24-1425 P.10.Public HearingsPublic Hearing to consider adoption of a resolution Allowing for the Installation of Five Traffic Calming Devices (Speed Humps) on Lewis Road, Near Lakeland. (estimated $25,000.00 one-time expense)ApprovedPass Action details Video Video
24-1533 R.1.Consent AgendaAudit Report 2024-09 Commercial Waste Franchise Fee follow-up.ApprovedPass Action details Not available
24-1599 R.2.Consent AgendaProposed Fiscal Year 2025 budgets for Crosswinds East, Hamilton Bluff, Peace Creek, Ranches at Lake McLeod, and Weiberg Road Community Development District.ApprovedPass Action details Not available
24-1629 R.3.Consent AgendaRemoval of equipment from inventory as listed on Blanket Removal Form 2202.ApprovedPass Action details Not available
24-1568 R.4.Consent AgendaApprove the second amendment to the Interlocal Agreement with the City of Winter Haven for Tourist Development Tax Funding for improvements to the Chain of Lakes Complex. ($2,861,688.74 additional expense over 20 years)ApprovedPass Action details Not available
24-1635 R.5.Consent AgendaBimini Bay Townhomes Plat for Conditional Approval. (No fiscal impact)ApprovedPass Action details Not available
24-1638 R.6.Consent AgendaFox Branch Ranch Phase 4 Plat for Conditional Approval. (No fiscal impact)ApprovedPass Action details Not available
24-1633 R.7.Consent AgendaApprove the release of a cash surety in the amount of $3,509.00 for Apex Posner Park Apartments. (No fiscal impact)ApprovedPass Action details Not available
24-1639 R.8.Consent AgendaApprove the release of a cash surety in the amount of $111,628.22 for Providence N25. (No fiscal impact)ApprovedPass Action details Not available
24-1636 R.9.Consent AgendaApprove the release of a warranty and surety in the amount of $390,473.69 in the form of Maintenance Bond No. LICX1977213 for Brentwood Phase 1. (No fiscal impact)ApprovedPass Action details Not available
24-1637 R.10.Consent AgendaConsider the adoption of a new Interlocal Agreement between Polk County, Lake County, Orange County, and Osceola County. (No fiscal impact)ApprovedPass Action details Not available
24-1646 R.11.Consent AgendaApprove recommended changes to the functional classification of select Polk County roads: C. F. Kinney Road, Southern Avenue and W. Starr Avenue. (No fiscal impact)ApprovedPass Action details Not available
24-1528 R.12.Consent AgendaApprove State Housing Initiative Partnership (SHIP) Hurricane Housing Recovery Program (HHRP) rehabilitation/replacement program Homeowner Assistance Agreement and Grant Agreement for property located in Davenport, FL. for Case #DR23-S-IAN-006. ($205,209.20 one-time expense).ApprovedPass Action details Not available
24-1614 R.13.Consent AgendaApprove Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) rehabilitation/replacement program Homeowner Assistance Agreement and Grant Agreement for the property located in Winter Haven, FL., for Case #RC24-CDBG-002. ($197,864.70 one-time expense).ApprovedPass Action details Not available
24-1674 R.14.Consent AgendaApprove Public Entity General Liability insurance effective October 1, 2024, through September 30, 2025. ($552,800 annual expense)ApprovedPass Action details Not available
24-1676 R.15.Consent AgendaConsider approval of the proposed settlement in the matter of Teresa Free v. Polk County Board of County Commissioners; $200,000.00 one-time expense.ApprovedPass Action details Not available
24-1675 R.16.Consent AgendaApprove Cyber Risk and Network Security Liability annual insurance policy renewal effective October 1, 2024, through September 30, 2025. ($145,000 annual expense)ApprovedPass Action details Not available
24-1595 R.17.Consent AgendaApprove renewal agreement for core public health services with the Florida Department of Health in Polk County. ($380,000 not-to-exceed one-time expense).ApprovedPass Action details Not available
24-1523 R.18.Consent AgendaApprove the third amendment to the contract with Volunteers in Service to the Elderly, Inc. for transportation to health care related services. (not to exceed $248,000 annually)ApprovedPass Action details Not available
24-1631 R.19.Consent AgendaAuthorize the County Manager to execute, on behalf of Polk County, the Low Income Pool (LIP) Program Letters of Agreement (LOAs) with the State of Florida Agency for Health Care Administration as the non-federal/state share of matching funds on or before the deadline of October 1, 2024. (Fiscal impact TBD by the LOAs)ApprovedPass Action details Not available
24-1576 R.20.Consent AgendaApprove the second amendment to the contract with Tri-County Human Services, Inc. to provide behavioral health services to eligible low-income county residents. (Total amount not to exceed $700,000 annually.)ApprovedPass Action details Not available
24-1625 R.21.Consent AgendaApprove the first amendment to the contract with Peace River Center for Personal Development, Inc. to provide behavioral health services to eligible low-income county residents. (Total amount not to exceed $430,000 annually.)ApprovedPass Action details Not available
24-1683 R.22.Consent AgendaApprove agreement with Vistra Communications, LLC for advertising and related marketing services for Indigent Health Care programs. ($100,000.00 estimated annual recurring expense)ApprovedPass Action details Not available
24-1684 R.23.Consent AgendaApprove Standard Grant Agreement No. 24PLN59 between Polk County and State of Florida Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP) to fund project called the Polk County Adaptation Plan. (one-time revenue $300,000)ApprovedPass Action details Not available
24-1565 R.24.Consent AgendaApprove Seventh Amendment to Encroachment Management Agreement Between United States of America and Conservation Florida and Adding Polk County agreement (no fiscal impact).ApprovedPass Action details Not available
24-1567 R.25.Consent AgendaApprove Memorandum of Agreement for Land Acquisition and Management Services (No Fiscal Impact)ApprovedPass Action details Not available
24-1695 R.26.Consent AgendaRequest the Board approve the Fire Protection and Rescue Services Interlocal Agreement between Polk County and the Seminole Tribe of Florida.ApprovedPass Action details Not available
24-1628 R.27.Consent AgendaAuthorize the conveyance of seven County owned parcels to the City of Lakeland. (No fiscal impact)ApprovedPass Action details Not available
24-1651 R.28.Consent AgendaAccept Polk County Utilities Easement from Plumbline Investors, LLC, as requested through the Development Review Process. (No fiscal impact)ApprovedPass Action details Not available
24-1664 R.29.Consent AgendaAdopt Resolution authorizing negotiations required by §73.015, Florida Statutes to be undertaken by the County Real Estate Services Director and his designated agents, subject to final Board approval, for acquisitions necessitated by new Roads and Drainage CIP Drainage Projects; Creekwater Dr, Carefree Cove, Armstrong Rd/S. Pipkin Rd/Old Medulla Rd. (No fiscal impact)ApprovedPass Action details Not available
24-1681 R.30.Consent AgendaApprove master agreements with American Acquisition Group, LLC, Florida Acquisition & Appraisal, Inc., HDR Engineering, Inc., and Independence Acquisition & Appraisal, LLC to perform acquisition services under annual contract. (No fiscal impact)ApprovedPass Action details Not available
24-1630 R.31.Consent AgendaApprove Amendment No. 2 to Consultant Services Authorization (CSA) No. 22-088-01 with HNTB Corporation, (Consultant) to provide engineering services for the Cypress Parkway at Lake Marion Creek Road Intersection Improvements Project ($224,042.00 one-time expense).ApprovedPass Action details Not available
24-1584 R.32.Consent AgendaApprove Modification No. 1 to Consultant Services Authorization (CSA) No. 2022-094-01 with Patel, Greene & Associates, LLC (Consultant) to provide additional professional services for the Spirit Lake Road Roundabout Project. ($93,232.94 one-time expense)ApprovedPass Action details Not available
24-1627 R.33.Consent AgendaApprove agreement with ISI Water Company dba Water Company of America to identify any water, wastewater and reclaimed water misbillings. ($100,000 estimated annual expense)ApprovedPass Action details Not available
24-1701 R.34.Consent AgendaApprove renewal for Non-Exclusive Commercial Franchise for Fiscal year 2024-25 with Florida Roll-Off Solution LLC. (No Fiscal Impact)ApprovedPass Action details Not available
24-1702 R.35.Consent AgendaAcknowledge the designation of CareerSource Polk as the local grant subrecipient as part of an agreement between CareerSource Polk and the Florida Department of Commerce and authorize the Chair to sign on behalf of the County. (No fiscal impact.)ApprovedPass Action details Not available
24-1705 R.36.Consent AgendaApprove the Polk County Workforce Development Board’s Workforce Services Plan for PY2025-2028 and authorize the Chairman to sign on behalf of the County. (No fiscal impact.)ApprovedPass Action details Not available
24-1704 R.37.Consent AgendaRequest the Board authorize the filing of a complaint against the City of Lake Wales and the Lake Wales Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) to challenge the expansion of the CRA boundaries.ApprovedPass Action details Not available
24-1726 R.38.Consent AgendaAdopt resolution authorizing binding engineering testimony for the County Road 557 project.ApprovedPass Action details Not available