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Meeting Name: Board of County Commissioners Agenda status: Final-revised
Meeting date/time: 2/18/2025 9:00 AM Minutes status: Final  
Meeting location: Board Room
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25-0209 A.1.Presentations and RecognitionsEmployee Recognition   Action details Video Video
25-0177 D.1.Consent AgendaApprove Consent Agenda.ApprovedPass Action details Video Video
25-0178 E.1.County ComptrollerDisbursements.ApprovedPass Action details Video Video
25-0179 E.2.County ComptrollerMinutes of Regular Board meeting held on February 4, 2025.ApprovedPass Action details Video Video
25-0270 G.1.County AttorneyDeny the Request for Road Closure of W. Lake Marion Road for 60 days dated January 31, 2025.ApprovedPass Action details Video Video
25-0222 H.1.County ManagerApprove the Construction Manager at Risk (CMAR), Guaranteed Maximum Price (GMP) Addendum No. 2 to Agreement 2023-074 with Wharton-Smith, Inc. for the Northeast Regional Wastewater Treatment Facility (NERWWTF). ($30,421,036.00 onetime expense)ApprovedPass Action details Video Video
25-0231 H.2.County ManagerApproval of Amendment to Agreement between the Polk Regional Water Cooperative (PRWC) and Polk County for the PRWC Heartland Protection and Sustainability Project, Polk County Alternative Water Supply Receiving Facilities (Project 6), for which the Florida Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP) awarded state funds via grant Agreement Number LPA0212 ($416,098 reimbursable expenses).ApprovedPass Action details Video Video
25-0271 H.3.County ManagerRequesting approval of 75 additional positions to address the overtime issues within field operations (estimated $9,200,000 annual recurring cost).ApprovedPass Action details Video Video
25-0246 J.1.Commissioner District 3Reappoint Steve Bissonnette as a Member of the Citizens HealthCare Oversight Committee, representing Senior Citizens, for the four-year term, March 2, 2025 through March 1, 2029.ApprovedPass Action details Video Video
25-0247 L.1.Commissioner District 5Reappoint Cauney Bamberg as a Member of the Citizens HealthCare Oversight Committee, representing Business Community, for the four-year term, March 3, 2025, through March 2, 2029.ApprovedPass Action details Video Video
25-0150 N.1.Lay Board AppointmentsAppoint Chad McLeod (City of Lakeland elected official) as a member of the Tourist Development Council effective February 27, 2025.ApprovedPass Action details Video Video
25-0190 O.1.Public Hearings - Expedited HearingPublic Hearing (LDCPAL-2024-12 North Prong IND CPA) (Adoption Hearing) to consider the adoption of a Large-Scale Comprehensive Plan Amendment to change the Future Land Use designation on 420 acres from Phosphate Mining (PM) and Agricultural/Residential-Rural (A/RR) to Industrial (IND) and to change the text of Section 2.135 of the Comprehensive Plan to limit the intensity of the IND activity on certain areas of the site. This case is related to LDCT-2024-19. (No Fiscal Impact).ApprovedPass Action details Video Video
25-0192 O.2.Public Hearings - Expedited HearingPublic Hearing (LDCT-2024-19 North Prong LDC Text Amendment) (Adoption Hearing) to consider a change to the text of the Land Development Code Appendix E, Section E105, to limit the intensity of the IND on certain areas of the property. This request is related to LDCPAL-2024-12. (No Fiscal Impact).ApprovedPass Action details Video Video
25-0214 O.3.Public Hearings - Expedited HearingPublic Hearing (LDCPAL-2024-11 Mosaic Nichols PM CPA Amendment) (Adoption Hearing) to consider the adoption of a Large-Scale Comprehensive Plan Amendment to change the Future Land Use designation on 420 acres from Agricultural/Residential-Rural (A/RR) to Phosphate Mining (PM). (No Fiscal Impact).ApprovedPass Action details Video Video
25-0212 O.4.Public Hearings - Expedited HearingPublic Hearing (LDCPAS-2024-27 LaRoche Road CPA) (Adoption Hearing) to consider the adoption of an applicant-initiated Small-Scale Comprehensive Plan Map Amendment to change the Future Land Use (FLU) designation from Employment Center (ECX) to Residential Medium (RMX) on 18.35 +/- acres of a 23.78 +/- acre parcel. This case is related to LDCT-2024-22. (No Fiscal Impact)ApprovedPass Action details Video Video
25-0224 O.5.Public Hearings - Expedited HearingPublic Hearing (LDCT-2024-22, Section 2.135, Parcel Specific Future Land Use Amendments) (Adoption Hearing), to consider the adoption of LDCT-2024-22, an applicant-initiated request to impose conditions for development on site that include additional buffering and development requirements. This case is related to LDCPAS-2024-27.ApprovedPass Action details Video Video
25-0191 P.1.Public HearingsPublic Hearing (LDCPAS-2024-25 Boy Scout Road RCC CPA) (Adoption Hearing) to consider the adoption of a Small-Scale Comprehensive Plan Amendment (CPA) to change the Future Land Use designation on 6.5 acres from Agricultural/Residential-Rural (A/RR) to Rural Cluster Center (RCC) in the Rural Development Area and to change the text of Section 2.135 of the Comprehensive Plan to allow for the adoption of the State Road 60 & Boy Scout Road RCC Activity Center Plan (ACP). This case is related to LDCT-2024-27. (No Fiscal Impact)ApprovedPass Action details Video Video
25-0193 P.2.Public HearingsPublic Hearing (LDCT-2024-27 SR 60 & Boy Scout Road RCC ACP Text Amendment) (Second Reading) to consider the adoption of a joint County and applicant-initiated ordinance amending the Land Development Code. This case is related to LDCPAL-2024-25. No Fiscal Impact.ApprovedPass Action details Video Video
25-0213 P.3.Public HearingsPublic Hearing (LDCPAL-2024-9 Deen Still COREX CPA) (Transmittal Hearing) for a Future Land Use designation change from Conservation COREX in the Rural Development Area (RDA) and the Rural Special Protection Area (SPA) to Business Park Center-X (BPCX) in the Transit Supportive Development Area (TSDA), Ridge SPA and Ronald Regan Selected Area Plan on 7.036± acres. This case was continued from February 4, 2024. (No Fiscal Impact) (Withdrawn by Applicant)   Action details Video Video
25-0168 P.4.Public HearingsPublic Hearing to consider adoption of a Resolution to vacate a portion of deeded and maintained right-of-way for Mosely Road as well as portions of reservation areas shown on the plat of Camp Monson, Lake Alfred, Florida. (No fiscal impact)ApprovedPass Action details Video Video
25-0174 P.5.Public HearingsPublic Hearing to consider adoption of a Resolution to vacate a portion of platted, unopened and unmaintained right-of-way shown as Marina Drive on the Plat of Poinciana Neighborhood 3 North, Village 7, Poinciana, Florida. (No fiscal impact)ApprovedPass Action details Video Video
25-0182 R.1.Consent AgendaRemoval of equipment from inventory as listed on Blanket Removal Form 2211.ApprovedPass Action details Not available
25-0217 R.2.Consent AgendaSET HEARING: (LDCPAS-2024-28 Space Source CPA) to consider the adoption of a Small-Scale Comprehensive Plan Amendment to change the Future Land Use designation on 7.49+/- acres from Development of Regional Impact (DRI) to Neighborhood Activity Center (NAC), in the Utility Enclave Area (UEA). The suggested adoption hearing date is March 4, 2025, at 9:15 a.m.ApprovedPass Action details Not available
25-0218 R.3.Consent AgendaSET HEARING: (LDCT-2024-21 Accessory Structures LDC Text) to amend Chapter 2, Section 206.A, Accessory Dwelling units; Section 208.F, Accessory Structure Setbacks; Section 209.D, Accessory Structure Location and Chapter 9, Section 930, to add Accessory Dwelling Units. The suggested hearing dates are for the first reading on March 4, 2025, at 9:15 a.m. and the second reading on March 18, 2025, at 9:15 a.m.ApprovedPass Action details Not available
25-0219 R.4.Consent AgendaSET HEARING: (LDCU-2024-38 South Ft. Meade DRI Conditional Use Modification) to consider a request to extend the current Development Order expiration date an additional 20 years to continue processing mined material at the South Fort Meade beneficiation plant on 17,508.5 +/- acres in a Rural Development Area (RDA) and Phosphate Mining Future Land Use designation. The suggested hearing date is March 4, 2025, at 9:15 a.m.ApprovedPass Action details Not available
25-0251 R.5.Consent AgendaSET HEARING: (LDDRI-2024-1 South Ft. Meade DRI Conditional Use Modification) Request to extend the current Development Order expiration date an additional 20 years to continue processing mined material at the South Fort Meade beneficiation plant on 17,508.5 +/- acres in a Rural Development Area (RDA) and Phosphate Mining Future Land Use designation. The suggested hearing date is March 4, 2025, at 9:15 a.m.ApprovedPass Action details Not available
25-0183 R.6.Consent AgendaAccept Brentwood Townhomes Phases 4 and 5 potable, reclaimed, and wastewater utility system improvements for ownership, operation, and maintenance by Polk County Utilities. (No fiscal impact)ApprovedPass Action details Not available
25-0184 R.7.Consent AgendaAccept a one-year warranty and surety in the amount of $176,540.14 in the form of Maintenance Bond No. LICX1984331 for Brentwood Townhomes Phases 4 and 5. (No fiscal Impact)ApprovedPass Action details Not available
25-0187 R.8.Consent AgendaAccept Cascades Subdivision Phase 3 potable, reclaimed, and wastewater utility system improvements for ownership, operation, and maintenance by Polk County Utilities. (No Fiscal Impact)ApprovedPass Action details Not available
25-0186 R.9.Consent AgendaAccept a one-year warranty and surety in the amount of $187,040.45 in the form of Maintenance Bond No. LICX1984330 for Cascades Subdivision Phase 3. (No Fiscal Impact)ApprovedPass Action details Not available
25-0185 R.10.Consent AgendaAccept Performance Surety in the amount of $257,880.70 in the form of Performance Bond No. 2298100 for Campbell Subdivision. (No fiscal impact)ApprovedPass Action details Not available
25-0188 R.11.Consent AgendaAccept a cash Performance Surety in the amount of $14,676.37 for Dollar General Store 30973. (No Fiscal Impact)ApprovedPass Action details Not available
25-0189 R.12.Consent AgendaApprove the release of a warranty and surety in the amount of $153,880.95 in the form of Maintenance Bond No. SU1196176 for Ironwood Subdivision. (No Fiscal Impact)ApprovedPass Action details Not available
25-0197 R.13.Consent AgendaRequest Board approve Federally-Funded Subaward and Grant Agreement for DR-4834 Hurricane Milton with the State of Florida, Florida Division of Emergency Management, and designate staff to execute actions within the agreement. (Estimated one-time federal $10,817,250.00)ApprovedPass Action details Not available
25-0176 R.14.Consent AgendaResolution amending Polk County Resolution No. 25-002 and Resolution No. 25-003 clarifying the FY 24/25 budget after receiving grants from U.S. HUD (no fiscal impact).ApprovedPass Action details Not available
25-0180 R.15.Consent AgendaApprove modification of State Housing Initiatives Partnership (SHIP) Hurricane Housing Recovery Program (HHRP) Rehabilitation program, Homeowner Assistance Agreement and Grant Agreement for the property located in Dundee, FL. for Case #DR24-SHIP-IAN-017. ($8,638.00 one-time expense).ApprovedPass Action details Not available
25-0194 R.16.Consent AgendaSET HEARING to consider requests to vacate platted and unmaintained rights-of-way shown on the Revised Plat of Crooked Lake and platted right-of-way for Florence Ave shown as Florence Drive on the plat of J.A. Leslie Subdivision. (Suggested hearing date is March 4, 2025 at 9:00 a.m or immediately following the regular agenda)ApprovedPass Action details Not available
25-0181 R.17.Consent AgendaApprove Right-of-Way Agreement between Missionary Church Florida District Inc. and Polk County in conjunction with the Thompson Nursery Road Phase 1 - Segment 4 Project, Parcel 190. ($197,700 one-time expense)ApprovedPass Action details Not available
25-0200 R.18.Consent AgendaApprove Lease Agreement between Polk County and Outdoor Media, Inc. d/b/a Lakeland Outdoor Advertising in conjunction with an existing billboard on County owned property, Lyonal Drive. ($6,000 annual revenue)ApprovedPass Action details Not available
25-0198 R.19.Consent AgendaAdopt Resolutions of Necessity authorizing condemnation for transportation improvements to the intersection of CR 540 (Cypress Gardens Rd) at Lake Ned Rd, Project No. 5400194. (No fiscal impact)ApprovedPass Action details Not available
25-0210 R.20.Consent AgendaApprove Agreement for Transfer of Public Roads between the City of Davenport and Polk County for Huckleberry Road and Bargain Barn Road and authorize County Deeds for the rights-of-ways associated therewith. (No fiscal impact)ApprovedPass Action details Not available
25-0216 R.21.Consent AgendaAccept instrument for additional right-of-way along Old Polk City Road as requested through the Development Review Process. (No fiscal impact)ApprovedPass Action details Not available
25-0230 R.22.Consent AgendaApprove recommended alignment alternative and adopt resolution for the Holly Hill Road/Florida Development Road Project. (No fiscal impact)ApprovedPass Action details Not available
25-0232 R.23.Consent AgendaApprove recommended alignment alternative and adopt resolution for the Deen Still Road/North Ridge Trail/Waverly Barn Road Project. (No fiscal impact)ApprovedPass Action details Not available
25-0235 R.24.Consent AgendaAccept a Perpetual Joint Use Drainage Easement in conjunction with the North Ridge Trail Extension Infrastructure Agreement. (No fiscal impact)ApprovedPass Action details Not available
25-0221 R.25.Consent AgendaApprove West Pipkin Road Professional Services Amendment 8 with Patel, Greene & Associates. ($187,195.00 estimated one-time expense).ApprovedPass Action details Not available
25-0161 R.26.Consent AgendaApprove Consultant Services Authorization (CSA) No. 22-095-04 with Rummel, Klepper & Kahl, LLP (Consultant) for design services for the Fitzgerald Rd at State Road 37 Intersection Improvements Project. ($165,894.70 one-time expense)ApprovedPass Action details Not available
25-0147 R.27.Consent AgendaApprove Modification No. 1 to CSA No. 17-056-05 with NV5, Inc. (Consultant) for the Marigold Avenue at Hemlock Avenue Signalization project. ($10,663.00 one-time expense)ApprovedPass Action details Not available
25-0146 R.28.Consent AgendaApprove Modification No. 1 to CSA No. 17-056-04 with NV5, Inc. (Consultant) for the Marigold Ave at Lake Marion Creek Dr Signalization project. ($10,621.00 one-time expense)ApprovedPass Action details Not available
25-0145 R.29.Consent AgendaAdopt a Resolution Setting Parking Restrictions on Old Kissimmee Road, near Davenport ($131.10 one-time expense)ApprovedPass Action details Not available
25-0245 R.30.Consent AgendaApprove Road Closure Requests greater than 5 Days (No fiscal impact)ApprovedPass Action details Not available
25-0229 R.31.Consent AgendaApprove Change Order No. 1 to Contract 2023-050 with Killebrew, Inc. for the Crooked Lake Park Receivership Lift Station and Force Main Improvements project ($183,310.00 one-time ARP expense and 147 days).ApprovedPass Action details Not available
25-0199 R.32.Consent AgendaApprove selection committee’s recommendation to authorize staff negotiations with Jones Edmunds & Associates, Inc. for professional engineering services for the phase IV landfill construction. (No fiscal impact)ApprovedPass Action details Not available
25-0227 R.33.Consent AgendaConsider resolution approving Declarations Extending State of Local Emergency 24-01 executed by the County Manager on February 7, 2025 and February 14, 2025.ApprovedPass Action details Not available
25-0261 R.34.Consent AgendaAdopt Resolution Terminating the Project for Transportation Improvements to the Intersection of CR 630 at CR 630A, Project No. 5400188.ApprovedPass Action details Not available
25-0258 R.35.Consent AgendaApprove Interlocal with the Polk County Property Appraiser for Legal Services by the County Attorney’s Office and approve Waiver of Conflict.ApprovedPass Action details Not available