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Meeting Name: Board of County Commissioners Agenda status: Final-revised
Meeting date/time: 1/20/2026 9:00 AM Minutes status: Draft  
Meeting location: Board Room
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25-2501 A.1.Presentations and RecognitionsEmployee Recognition   Not available Not available
25-2491 C.1.Consent AgendaApprove Consent Agenda.   Not available Not available
25-2492 D.1.County ComptrollerDisbursements.   Not available Not available
25-2493 D.2.County ComptrollerMinutes of Regular Board meeting held on January 6, 2026.   Not available Not available
25-2568 G.1.County ManagerRequest Board Approve Amendment 3 with Kimley-Horn and Associates, for Agreement 2022-041, Thompson Nursery Road extension. ($4,119,689.30 one-time expense)   Not available Not available
25-2575 G.2.County ManagerApprove Construction Contract with Timmons Contracting Inc. for the Rock Ridge Rd Bridge Replacement project ($2,229,446.00 one-time expense)   Not available Not available
25-2470 G.3.County ManagerApprove Construction Contract with Legacy Sports Construction LLC for the Poinciana Park artificial turf fields project ($2,843,863.97 one-time expense)   Not available Not available
25-2468 G.4.County ManagerApprove Construction Contract with Legacy Sports Construction LLC for the Hunt Fountain Park artificial turf fields project ($2,510,707.00 one-time expense)   Not available Not available
25-2561 N.1.Public Hearings - Expedited HearingPublic Hearing (LDCU-2025-21 Stericycle Reconstruction) (Adoption Hearing) to consider a request to approve a Conditional Use request for an expansion of a non-conforming Solid Waste Management Facility (SWMF) to include a new operations building and additional parcels. This application also includes a request for a permit in accordance with the SWMF Siting and Operation Ordinance No. 2014-14. (No Fiscal Impact)   Not available Not available
25-2556 N.2.Public Hearings - Expedited HearingPublic Hearing (LDCPAS-2025-30 Lake Gibson Estates CPA) (Adoption Hearing) to consider the adoption of a Small-Scale Comprehensive Plan Map Amendment to change the Future Land Use (FLU) designation on 2.55 acres +/- parcel from Residential Low (RL) to Residential Medium (RM) in the Urban Growth Area (UGA) with a Comprehensive Plan Text Amendment to Section 2.135 Parcel Specific Future Land Use Map Amendment with Conditions to reference the subject site has development conditions part of a LDC Text Amendment (LDCT-2025-21) to Appendix E. (No Fiscal Impact)   Not available Not available
25-2558 N.3.Public Hearings - Expedited HearingPublic Hearing (LDCT-2025-21 Lake Gibson Estates Text Amendment) (Adoption Hearing) to consider the adoption of a Land Development Code Text Amendment to add development conditions in Appendix E, Section E105 for property subject to LDCPAS-2025-30 which is a land use change on 2.55 +/- acres from Residential Low (RL) to Residential Medium (RM). (No Fiscal Impact)   Not available Not available
25-2559 N.4.Public Hearings - Expedited HearingPublic Hearing (LDCT-2025-23 Alcohol Separation Requirements & Hours LDC Text Amendment) (Adoption Hearing) to amend Chapter 2, Section 224 and Table 2.4, to change the method of distance measurement, reduce distance separations for different types of alcohol licenses from religious institutions and schools, and adjust Sunday hours of operation. (No Fiscal Impact).   Not available Not available
25-2560 N.5.Public Hearings - Expedited HearingPublic Hearing (LDCT-2025-24 Powerline Landscape Buffers LDC Text Amendment) (Adoption Hearing) to modify landscaping requirements to include a Utility Buffer (No Fiscal Impact).   Not available Not available
25-2552 O.1.Public HearingsPublic Hearing (LDCDD-2025-2 Gardener Trails CDD) (Adoption Hearing) to consider the adoption of an applicant-initiated ordinance to establish a new Community Development District (CDD) in the unincorporated area of Polk County.   Not available Not available
25-2554 O.2.Public HearingsPublic Hearing (LDCPAL-2025-9 ECX CPA) (Adoption Hearing) to consider the adoption of a Large-Scale Comprehensive Plan text amendment to Policy 2.131-RA4. F. 3. (h) to amend the personal services and commercial limitation to exceed 30 percent of the Employment Center (ECX) when approved as a Conditional Use in the US 98 SAP. This case is related to LDCT-2025-20 which is a companion Land Development Code text amendment. (No Fiscal Impact)   Not available Not available
25-2557 O.3.Public HearingsPublic Hearing (LDCT-2025-20 ECX LDC Text Amendment) (Adoption Hearing) a Land Development Code text amendment to Section 401.04.D.6(g) changing the personal services and commercial limitation to exceed 30 percent of the Employment Center (ECX) when approved as a Conditional Use in the US 98 SAP. This case is related to a companion Comprehensive Plan text amendment LDCPAL-2025-9. (No Fiscal Impact)   Not available Not available
25-2494 R.1.Consent AgendaAffidavits of Publication of Unclaimed Funds received from the Tax Collector and Clerk of the Circuit Court.   Not available Not available
25-2526 R.2.Consent AgendaRemoval of equipment from inventory as listed on Blanket Removal Form 2233.   Not available Not available
25-2527 R.3.Consent AgendaApprove the release of a surety in the amount of $257,880.70 in the form of Performance Bond No. 2298100 for Campbell Subdivision. (No Fiscal Impact)   Not available Not available
25-2529 R.4.Consent AgendaAccept Campbell Subdivision potable water, wastewater and reclaim water utility system improvements for ownership, operation, and maintenance by Polk County Utilities. (No Fiscal Impact)   Not available Not available
25-2528 R.5.Consent AgendaAccept a one-year warranty and surety in the amount of $326,474.66 in the form of Maintenance Bond No. 2300244 for Campbell Subdivision. (No Fiscal Impact)   Not available Not available
25-2541 R.6.Consent AgendaApprove the release of a surety in the amount of $1,230,727.10 in the form of Performance Bond No. 72BSBIY2461 for Ross Creek. (No Fiscal Impact)   Not available Not available
25-2542 R.7.Consent AgendaAccept Ross Creek potable water and wastewater utility system improvements for ownership, operation, and maintenance by Polk County Utilities. (No Fiscal Impact)   Not available Not available
25-2543 R.8.Consent AgendaAccept a one-year warranty and surety in the amount of $135,275.48 in the form of Maintenance Bond No. 024280661 for Ross Creek. (No Fiscal Impact)   Not available Not available
25-2536 R.9.Consent AgendaAccept Haven at Davenport potable water and wastewater utility system improvements for ownership, operation, and maintenance by Polk County Utilities. (No Fiscal Impact)   Not available Not available
25-2537 R.10.Consent AgendaAccept a one-year warranty and surety in the amount of $50,490.36 in the form of Maintenance Bond No. 800172042 for Haven at Davenport. (No Fiscal Impact)   Not available Not available
25-2539 R.11.Consent AgendaAccept Legacy at Davenport Self Storage potable water, wastewater and reclaim water utility system improvements for ownership, operation, and maintenance by Polk County Utilities. (No Fiscal Impact)   Not available Not available
25-2540 R.12.Consent AgendaAccept a one-year warranty and surety in the amount of $1,577.53 in the form of Maintenance Bond No. GM250521 Legacy at Davenport Self Storage. (No fiscal Impact)   Not available Not available
25-2546 R.13.Consent AgendaAccept Stein US 98 Self Storage potable water and wastewater utility system improvements for ownership, operation, and maintenance by Polk County Utilities. (No Fiscal Impact)   Not available Not available
25-2547 R.14.Consent AgendaAccept a one-year warranty and cash surety in the amount of $2,621.00 for Stein US 98 Self Storage. (No Fiscal Impact)   Not available Not available
25-2531 R.15.Consent AgendaApprove the release of a surety in the amount of $204,189.96 in the form of Performance Bond No. SU1206969 Fifth Third Bank Champions Crossing. (No Fiscal Impact)   Not available Not available
25-2533 R.16.Consent AgendaAccept an eighteen-month warranty and surety in the amount of $2,713.50 in the form of Maintenance Bond No. SU1206969-M for Fifth Third Bank Champions Crossing. (No Fiscal Impact)   Not available Not available
25-2544 R.17.Consent AgendaApprove the release of a surety in the amount of $98,340.00 in the form of Performance Bond No. GM226224 for Serenity at Peace Creek Reserve. (No Fiscal Impact)   Not available Not available
25-2545 R.18.Consent AgendaAccept an eighteen-month warranty and surety in the amount of $8,940.00 in the form of Maintenance Bond No.GM252785 for Serenity at Peace Creek Reserve. (No Fiscal Impact)   Not available Not available
25-2530 R.19.Consent AgendaAccept Performance Surety in the amount of $405,984.21 in the form of Performance Bond No. SU 1204524 for Cottonwood. (No Fiscal Impact)   Not available Not available
25-2538 R.20.Consent AgendaAccept Performance Surety in the amount of $794,474.12 in the form of Performance Bond No. 875185 and subdivision agreement for Knights Landing Phase 2. (No Fiscal Impact)   Not available Not available
25-2569 R.21.Consent AgendaApprove an Interlocal Agreement with Highlands County for the expansion and renovation of the District 10 Medical Examiner’s Office (Highlands to contribute $1,500,000)   Not available Not available
25-2567 R.22.Consent AgendaApprove an Interlocal Agreement with Hardee County for the expansion and renovation of the District 10 Medical Examiner’s Office (Hardee to contribute $500,000)   Not available Not available
25-2576 R.23.Consent AgendaApprove Agreement with Cynet Health, Inc. to provide recruitment services of mental health provider positions for community mental health agencies. ($2,000,000.00 of 5 year period)   Not available Not available
25-2293 R.24.Consent AgendaApprove the Wildland Conservation (Wildlands), Inc. Scope of Services Agreement with the County to provide Land management support to the Environmental Lands Program. (Fiscal Impact $195,000)   Not available Not available
25-2572 R.25.Consent AgendaSET HEARING to consider a request to vacate a portion of deeded right-of-way for Johnson Road along with a request to vacate a portion of a platted drainage easement shown on the plat of Country Class Estates Phase Two. (Suggested hearing date is February 3, 2026 at 9:00 a.m or immediately following the regular agenda)   Not available Not available
25-2573 R.26.Consent AgendaApprove Land Purchase Agreement in conjunction with the purchase of conservation preservation property located in the Lake Wales Ridge Ecosystem Project - Crooked Lake West Area, Perone parcels ($10,000 one-time expense)   Not available Not available
25-2571 R.27.Consent AgendaDeclare surplus and authorize the private conveyance of the County’s interest in Parcel ID Number 252824-353600-004061. ($5,000, one-time revenue)   Not available Not available
25-2565 R.28.Consent AgendaAccept Quit Claim Deed for additional rights-of-way along Cody Villa Road, Wes Mann Road and Minute Mann Road as requested through the Development Review Process. (No fiscal impact)   Not available Not available
25-2574 R.29.Consent AgendaApprove Construction Contract with American Design Engineering Construction, Inc. for the City of Lake Wales Orange and Crystal Avenue project ($826,872.95 one-time expense)   Not available Not available
25-2577 R.30.Consent AgendaApprove Agreement for the Transfer of Roads from Polk County to City of Bartow ($1,300,000.00 One-time Expense)   Not available Not available
25-2550 R.31.Consent AgendaApprove Consultant Services Authorization (CSA) No. 25-054-01 with RS&H, Inc. (Consultant) to provide Construction, Engineering, and Inspection (CEI) services for the Rockridge Road Bridge 164138 Replacement Project. ($273,111.46 one-time expense)   Not available Not available
25-2524 R.32.Consent AgendaApprove Modification No. 1 to Consultant Services Authorization (CSA) 2022-086-04 with DRMP, Inc. (Consultant) for the SR 33 @ Mt. Olive Road Project. ($18,460.00 one-time expense)   Not available Not available
25-2506 R.33.Consent AgendaApprove an Interlocal Agreement Between Polk County and City of Auburndale for the intersection Design at CR-559 and Gapway Road (No Fiscal Impact)   Not available Not available
25-2525 R.34.Consent AgendaApproval of Interlocal Bulk Wastewater Service Agreement between Polk County and Tohopekaliga Water Authority. (represents approx. $5,400 continuing monthly operating expenses)   Not available Not available
25-2548 R.35.Consent AgendaApprove a New Non-Exclusive Commercial Franchise for FY2025-26 by Lazy Lizard Dumpster and Trailer Rental LLC. (No fiscal impact)   Not available Not available
25-2549 R.36.Consent AgendaApprove a New Non-Exclusive Commercial Franchise for FY2025-26 by I4 Waste Valet & Recycling LLC. (No fiscal impact)   Not available Not available
25-2551 R.37.Consent AgendaApprove a New Non-Exclusive Commercial Franchise for FY2025-26 by RAM Waste Management Inc., d/b/a Dumpster Dudez of Polk County. (No fiscal impact)   Not available Not available
25-2553 R.38.Consent AgendaApprove a New Non-Exclusive Commercial Franchise for FY2025-26 by Barajas Junk Removal & Services LLC. (No fiscal impact)   Not available Not available
25-2555 R.39.Consent AgendaApprove a New Non-Exclusive Commercial Franchise for FY2025-26 by Michael King Trucking LLC. (No fiscal impact)   Not available Not available
26-0030 R.40.Consent AgendaSubordination Agreement for Lien for Affordable Housing Impact Fee Waiver - Norma Castellanos (No fiscal impact)   Not available Not available