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Meeting Name: Board of County Commissioners Agenda status: Final
Meeting date/time: 9/1/2026 9:00 AM Minutes status: Draft  
Meeting location: Board Room
Draft as of 8/27/2026
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26-1581 C.1.County ComptrollerDisbursements.   Not available Not available
26-1582 C.2.County ComptrollerMinutes of Regular Board meeting held on August 18, 2026.   Not available Not available
26-1580 D.1.Consent AgendaApprove Consent Agenda.   Not available Not available
26-1652 D.2.Consent AgendaApprove Eloise CRA Consent Agenda.   Not available Not available
26-1653 D.3.Consent AgendaApprove Harden/Parkway CRA Consent Agenda.   Not available Not available
26-1540 G.1.County ManagerApprove a Utility Infrastructure Agreement with Pulte Home Company, LLC for the Sand & Silica development. ($3,365,640.05 not-to-exceed, one-time expense)   Not available Not available
26-1547 G.2.County ManagerApprove the Construction Manager at Risk (CMAR), Guaranteed Maximum Price (GMP) Addendum No. 1 with Whitehead Construction, Inc. for the Smith Lane Joint-Use Fire Rescue Station (Horizontal Sitework Only) project. ($1,739,449.70 one-time expense).   Not available Not available
26-1574 G.3.County ManagerApprove a Right-of-Way Agreement between Polk County and Kytran Nugyen and Ngoc Diem Nguyen in conjunction with the Thompson Nursery Road Phase 1 - Segment 4 Improvement project. ($455,000 one-time expense)   Not available Not available
26-1595 N.1.Public Hearings - Expedited HearingPublic Hearing (LDCPAL 2026-2 Main Street Corridor Text) (Adoption Hearing) to consider the adoption of a Large-Scale Comprehensive Plan text amendment to establish a new Section in the Future Land Use Element, to be called the Main Street Corridor (MSC). (No Fiscal Impact)   Not available Not available
26-1596 N.2.Public Hearings - Expedited HearingPublic Hearing (LDCT-2026-10 Airport Impact Districts) (First Reading) to amend Chapter 6, Section 641, Airport Impact District (AID), to include standards for permit and notice requirements under the Polk County Airport Zoning Regulations and Joint Airport Zoning Board (JAZB); including airport height zones and amend airport names. (No Fiscal Impact)   Not available Not available
26-1611 O.1.Public HearingsPublic Hearing to consider the adoption of a Resolution to vacate a portion of a platted public utility and drainage easement as shown on the plat of High Glen, Lakeland. (No fiscal impact)   Not available Not available
26-1617 O.2.Public HearingsPublic Hearing to consider the adoption of an Ordinance of the Polk County Board of County Commissioners entitled the Polk County Property Maintenance Ordinance.   Not available Not available
26-1597 O.3.Public HearingsPublic Hearing (LDPD-2026-6 Deeson Road RRD) (De Novo Hearing) to consider an appeal to the Planning Commission’s decision to deny (7-0) this case on June 3, 2026. (No Fiscal Impact)   Not available Not available
26-1598 R.1.Consent AgendaRemoval of equipment from inventory as listed on Blanket Removal Form 2248.   Not available Not available
26-1599 R.2.Consent AgendaAppoint property custodian for the office of Solid Waste Division.   Not available Not available
26-1545 R.3.Consent AgendaApprove an Interlocal Agreement with the City of Winter Haven for Equipment Donation at the AdventHealth Fieldhouse (No fiscal impact)   Not available Not available
26-1609 R.4.Consent AgendaSET HEARING (LDCPAL 2026-7 CIE Update CPA) to consider the adoption of a Large-Scale Comprehensive Plan Amendment to review the Capital Improvements Element (CIE) and reference the current adopted Five-Year Schedule of Capital Improvements, Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) Five-Year Study and Polk County School Board Five-Year Work Plan. The suggested hearing date is September 15, 2026, at 9:15 a.m. (No Fiscal Impact)   Not available Not available
26-1614 R.5.Consent AgendaSET HEARING (LDCPAS-2026-12 Pavers Road UGA CPA) to considerer an amendment to the Future Land Use Map designation on 38.11+/- acres from Rural Development Area (RDA) to Urban Growth Area (UGA). The suggested adoption hearing date is September 15, 2026, at 9:15 a.m.   Not available Not available
26-1608 R.6.Consent AgendaSET HEARING (LDCT-2026-13 Main Street Corridor LDC Text Amendment) to considered an amendment to Land Development Code Appendix E, Section E105, Parcel Specific Comprehensive Plan Amendments with Conditions. The suggested hearing dates are for the first reading on September 15, 2026, at 9:15 a.m. and the adoption hearing date on October 6, 2026, at 9:15 a.m.   Not available Not available
26-1594 R.7.Consent AgendaApprove the release of a surety in the amount of $392,989.55 in the form of Performance Bond No. GM244502 for FL Haines City Bannon. (No Fiscal Impact)   Not available Not available
26-1571 R.8.Consent AgendaApprove master consulting agreements with Kimley-Horn & Associates, Inc. and Pennoni Associates, Inc. for engineering staff augmentation services for Land Development. (No fiscal impact)   Not available Not available
26-1470 R.9.Consent AgendaApprove a State Housing Initiative Partnership (SHIP) Program Demolition/Reconstruction program 1) Homeowner Assistance Agreement and 2) Grant Agreement for property located in Unincorporated Lakeland, FL, for Case # RC25-SHIP-020. ($222,415.00 one-time expense)   Not available Not available
26-1487 R.10.Consent AgendaApprove a State Housing Initiative Partnership (SHIP) Program Demolition/Reconstruction program 1) Homeowner Assistance Agreement and 2) Grant Agreement for property located in unincorporated Lakeland, FL, for Case # RC25-SHIP-004. ($221,450.00 one-time expense)   Not available Not available
26-1468 R.11.Consent AgendaApprove a State Housing Initiative Partnership (SHIP) Program Demolition/Reconstruction program 1) Homeowner Assistance Agreement and 2) Grant Agreement for property located in Unincorporated Lakeland, FL, for Case # RC25-SHIP-015. ($219,666.46 one-time expense)   Not available Not available
26-1471 R.12.Consent AgendaApprove a State Housing Initiative Partnership (SHIP) Program Demolition/Reconstruction program 1) Homeowner Assistance Agreement and 2) Grant Agreement for property located in Auburndale, FL, for Case # RC25-SHIP-013. ($205,567.50 one-time expense)   Not available Not available
26-1612 R.13.Consent AgendaApprove State Housing Initiatives Partnership (SHIP) Annual Report (AR) for FY 2023-2024 Closeout Year. (No fiscal impact)   Not available Not available
26-1616 R.14.Consent AgendaApprove the amendment and restatement to the contract with Parkview Outreach Community Center, Inc. for the provision of primary and specialty care services to eligible low-income county residents. (total amount not to exceed $306,090 annually)   Not available Not available
26-1610 R.15.Consent AgendaApprove selection committee’s recommendation to authorize staff to enter into negotiations with The Lunz Group; The S/L/A/M Collaborative; Furr, Wegman & Banks Architects; CMHM Architects; Clemons, Rutherford & Associates; Grace Design Studios; Fleischman and Garcia Architects and Planners; Parlier + Crews Architects; Dewberry Engineers; PBK Architects Florida; and Bentley Group to provide professional architectural & engineering services. (No fiscal impact)   Not available Not available
26-1589 R.16.Consent AgendaRatify Construction Manager at Risk (CMAR) Agreement 2022-051-02, Guaranteed Maximum Price (GMP) Addendum with Miller Construction Management, Inc for the Bradley Junction Fire Rescue Station 4 to correct a scrivener’s error. (No fiscal impact)   Not available Not available
26-1615 R.17.Consent AgendaApprove the T. Mark Schmidt Off-Highway Vehicle grant agreement between the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) and Polk County for safety enhancements at Bone Valley ATV Park. ($240,000 one-time grant revenue, $60,000 County match).   Not available Not available
26-1563 R.18.Consent AgendaApprove the Parcel Cost-Share Contract (Contract) between Agricultural Conservation Easement Program- Agricultural Land Easement (ACEP-ALE) of the U.S Department of Agriculture Natural Resources Conservation Service (USDA NRCS), and Polk County to facilitate the acquisition of a perpetual conservation easement on EL-158-25 A, Black Properties LLLP.   Not available Not available
26-1564 R.19.Consent AgendaApprove the Parcel Cost-Share Contract (Contract) between Agricultural Conservation Easement Program- Agricultural Land Easement (ACEP-ALE) of the U.S Department of Agriculture Natural Resources Conservation Service (USDA NRCS), and Polk County to facilitate the acquisition of a perpetual conservation easement on EL-125-24, JWL Ranch.   Not available Not available
26-1439 R.20.Consent AgendaApprove an initial application of Certificate of Public Convenience and Necessity (COPCN) for United EMS Care Solutions LLC. (No Fiscal Impact)   Not available Not available
26-1590 R.21.Consent AgendaDeclare surplus and authorize the private conveyance of the County’s interest in Parcel ID Number 272934-000000-043580 to R-MIR Properties, LLC, a Florida limited liability company. ($10,000 one-time revenue)   Not available Not available
26-1561 R.22.Consent AgendaAccept Polk County Utility Easement from Citrus Ridge at 27, LLC, a Florida limited liability company, as requested through the Development Review Process. (No fiscal impact)   Not available Not available
26-1562 R.23.Consent AgendaApprove a Donation Agreement between Lynnway Armstrong, LLC and Polk County in conjunction with the donation of additional right-of-way for FDC Grove Road and Holly Hill Grove Road Two. (No fiscal impact)   Not available Not available
26-1601 R.24.Consent AgendaAccept Quit Claim Deed for additional right-of-way along Lake Lowery Road and Old Haines City/Lake Alfred Road in conjunction with development. (No fiscal impact)   Not available Not available
26-1619 R.25.Consent AgendaAuthorize an Access and Maintenance Easement to 7X Collective, LLC for access over the Wahneta Farms Drainage Canal. (No fiscal impact)   Not available Not available
26-1570 R.26.Consent AgendaAdopt Resolution Setting Parking Restrictions on Camellia Drive and Cooley Road, near Winter Haven ($884.32 one-time expense)   Not available Not available
26-1526 R.27.Consent AgendaApproval of Amendment No. 2 to the Standard Grant Agreement Number LPR0020 with the State of Florida Department of Environmental Protection (Department) for the Polk County Septage Receiving Stations Project (Time Extension Only).   Not available Not available
26-1544 R.28.Consent AgendaApprove a New Non-Exclusive Commercial Franchise for FY2025-26 by Lakeland Dumpster Rentals LLC. (No Fiscal Impact)   Not available Not available
26-1613 R.29.Consent AgendaAccept Report of Discounts, Errors, Double Assessments, and Insolvencies. (No fiscal impact)   Not available Not available
26-1620 R.30.Consent AgendaConsider approval of the proposed settlement in the matter of Todd Branch v Polk County Board of County Commissioners; $85,000.00 one-time expense.   Not available Not available
26-1640 R.31.Consent AgendaRelease of Lien related to a Workforce Housing Impact Fee Waiver for Lynsi B. Arndt (No fiscal impact).   Not available Not available
26-1328 R.32.Consent AgendaApprove and authorize payment of invoice from the Maldonado Law Firm, P.A., for Appellate Code Enforcement Special Magistrate services rendered in connection with the Special Magistrate Hearings conducted in April 2026 (one-time payment of $695.00)   Not available Not available
26-1656 S.1.Consent AgendaApprove the Eloise CRA meeting minutes from August 19, 2025.   Not available Not available
26-1553 S.2.Consent AgendaAdopt resolution approving the FY 2026-2027 budget for the Eloise Community Redevelopment Agency in the amount of $1,095,867.   Not available Not available
26-1657 T.1.Consent AgendaApprove Harden Parkway Community Redevelopment Agency Minutes from August 19, 2025.   Not available Not available
26-1546 T.2.Consent AgendaAdopt resolution approving the FY 2026-2027 budget for the Harden/Parkway Community Redevelopment Agency in the amount of $2,202,929.   Not available Not available