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Meeting Name: Board of County Commissioners Agenda status: Final
Meeting date/time: 8/18/2026 9:00 AM Minutes status: Draft  
Meeting location: Board Room
DRAFT as of 8-12-26
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26-1480 A.2.Presentations and RecognitionsEmployee Recognition   Not available Not available
26-1549 A.4.Presentations and RecognitionsDave Carter, P.E. Chairman of the Stormwater Technical Advisory Committee (STAC), to provide an update on Committee activities.   Not available Not available
26-1349 C.1.County ComptrollerDisbursements.   Not available Not available
26-1350 C.2.County ComptrollerMinutes of Regular Board meeting held on August 4, 2026.   Not available Not available
26-1348 D.1.Consent AgendaApprove Consent Agenda.   Not available Not available
26-1177 G.1.County ManagerConfirm Appointment of Mr. Jerard (Jerry) Rodriguez to serve as the Director of the Polk County Building Division.   Not available Not available
26-1528 G.2.County ManagerApprove Agreement for Sale and Purchase between Richard E. Wheeler, Jr., et al and Polk County in conjunction with the Environmental Lands Program, CLASAC Project EL-142-25. ($3,615,000 total expense)   Not available Not available
26-1472 K.1.Commissioner District 5Appoint Levi James Stovall as a member (Seat 6) of the Polk County Historical Commission for the three-year term, October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2029.   Not available Not available
26-1497 N.1.Public Hearings - Expedited HearingPublic Hearing (LDCPAL 2026-4 Organic Matters Text) (Transmittal Hearing) to consider a Large-Scale Comprehensive Plan Map Amendment to change 71.26 acres from Business-Park Center (BPC to Industrial (IND) on the Future Land Use Map. (No Fiscal Impact)   Not available Not available
26-1505 N.2.Public Hearings - Expedited HearingPublic Hearing (LDCPAL-2026-3 Socrum Loop W LCCX CPA) (Transmittal Hearing) to consider the transmittal of a Large-Scale Comprehensive Plan Map Amendment to the Future Land Use (FLU) designation on 1.49± acres from Residential Low-X (RLX) to Linear Commercial Corridor-X (LCCX) in the Transit Supportive Development Area (TSDA), Green Swamp (ACSC), Polk City Special Protection Area (SPA), and the Transit Corridors and Centers Overlay. (No Fiscal Impact)   Not available Not available
26-1503 N.3.Public Hearings - Expedited HearingPublic Hearing (LDCPAL-2025-2 US 98 and Peace River ARR) (Transmittal Hearing) to consider the adoption of a Large-Scale Comprehensive Plan Amendment to change the Future Land Use from Phosphate Mining (PM) to Agricultural/Residential Rural (A/RR) on 116.5± acres in the Rural Development Area (RDA). (No Fiscal Impact)   Not available Not available
26-1504 N.4.Public Hearings - Expedited HearingPublic Hearing (LDCPAL-2025-3 Parrish and Keller ARR) (Transmittal Hearing) to consider the adoption of a Large-Scale Comprehensive Plan Amendment to change the Future Land Use from Phosphate Mining (PM) to Agricultural/Residential Rural (A/RR) on 66.5± acres in the Rural Development Area (RDA). (No Fiscal Impact)   Not available Not available
26-1498 N.5.Public Hearings - Expedited HearingPublic Hearing (LDCPAL 2026-5 ILE Sewer and Duplex Text) (Adoption Hearing) to consider a Large-Scale Comprehensive Plan text amendment to modify Section 2.130 Indian Lakes Estates changing sewer connection requirements to allow septic tanks for duplexes in Residential Low-X (RL-X). This case is related to LDC-2026-12, a companion Land Development Code Text Amendment. (No Fiscal Impact)   Not available Not available
26-1500 N.6.Public Hearings - Expedited HearingPublic Hearing (LDCT-2026-12 ILE LDC Duplex and Use Table Text Change) (Adoption Hearing) to consider the adoption of ordinance amending the Land Development Code regarding Chapter 4, Section 402, c. Indian Lakes Estates (Pre-DRI #2) to add a use table and conditions for duplex units on septic tanks, minimum septic tank requirements, and prohibiting parcel subdivision. This case is related to LDCPAL-2026-5, a companion Comprehensive Plan text amendment. (No Fiscal Impact)   Not available Not available
26-1499 N.7.Public Hearings - Expedited HearingPublic Hearing (LDCPAS-2026-8 Kathleen Government Center) (Adoption Hearing) to consider the adoption of a Small-Scale Comprehensive Plan Amendment to change the Future Land Use from Residential Low (RL) to Institutional (INST) on ±29.62 acres for a future County government center. (No Fiscal Impact)   Not available Not available
26-1502 N.8.Public Hearings - Expedited HearingPublic Hearing (LDCT-2026-15 Vehicle Service in RACX) (Adoption Hearing) to consider the adoption of an ordinance amending the Land Development Code to add “Vehicle Service, Mechanical” to the Regional Activity Center (RACX) land use district within the U.S. 27 Selected Area Plan (SAP). (No Fiscal Impact)   Not available Not available
26-1511 O.1.Public HearingsPublic Hearing to consider adoption of a Resolution to vacate a platted public drainage easement shown on the plat of Cypress Point, Winter Haven, Polk County, Florida. (No fiscal impact)   Not available Not available
26-1524 O.2.Public HearingsPublic Hearing to consider adoption of a Resolution to vacate a portion of deeded and maintained right-of-way known as Spring Road, Auburndale, Florida. (No fiscal impact)   Not available Not available
26-1466 O.3.Public HearingsConsider the adoption of an Ordinance of the Polk County Board of County Commissioners entitled the Polk County Property Maintenance Ordinance.   Not available Not available
26-1510 R.1.Consent AgendaRemoval of equipment from inventory as listed on Blanket Removal Form 2247.   Not available Not available
26-1449 R.2.Consent AgendaEstablish Holiday and Board meeting schedule for 2027. (No Fiscal Impact)   Not available Not available
26-1506 R.3.Consent AgendaSET HEARING (LDCPAL-2026-2 Main Street Corridor Text CPA) to amend Policy 2.109-A1, establish a new policy 2.109-A30, and establish a new section, to be called the Main Street Commercial (MSC) Corridor, in the Future Land Use Element; providing for severability. The suggested hearing date for the adoption on September 1, 2026, at 9:15 a.m.   Not available Not available
26-1508 R.4.Consent AgendaSET HEARING (LDPD-2026-6 - Deeson Road RRD DeNovo Hearing). This is a request appealing the decision of the Planning Commission to deny a Rural Residential Development (RRD) for 150 single-family lots. Request includes decreased lot sizes and increased density within the Residential Suburban future land use district. The suggested hearing date is September 1, 2026, at 9:15 a.m.   Not available Not available
26-1507 R.5.Consent AgendaSET HEARING (LDCT-2026-10 Airport Impact Districts) to amend Chapter 6, Section 641, Airport Impact District (AID), to include standards for permit and notice requirements under Polk County Airport Zoning, Regulations and Joint Airport Zoning Board (JAZB); including airport height zones and amend airport names. The suggested hearing dates are for the first reading on September 1, 2026, at 9:15 a.m. and the adoption hearing date on September 15, 2026, at 9:15 a.m.   Not available Not available
26-1494 R.6.Consent AgendaApprove the release of a surety in the amount of $880,502.11 in the form of Performance Bond No. 47SUR300214011307 for Touchstone Phase 1. (No Fiscal Impact)   Not available Not available
26-1495 R.7.Consent AgendaAccept Touchstone Phase 1 potable water and wastewater utility system improvements for ownership, operation, and maintenance by Polk County Utilities. (No Fiscal Impact)   Not available Not available
26-1496 R.8.Consent AgendaAccept a one-year warranty and surety in the amount of $887,578.06 in the form of Maintenance Bond No. 47SUR300214011655 for Touchstone Phase 1. (No Fiscal Impact)   Not available Not available
26-1488 R.9.Consent AgendaAccept Granite Lot 2 potable water and reclaim water utility system improvements for ownership, operation, and maintenance by Polk County Utilities. (No Fiscal Impact)   Not available Not available
26-1492 R.10.Consent AgendaAccept S. Jamison SR 37 Industrial potable water utility system improvements for ownership, operation, and maintenance by Polk County Utilities. (No Fiscal Impact)   Not available Not available
26-1515 R.11.Consent AgendaApprove the second 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. (No fiscal impact)   Not available Not available
26-1516 R.12.Consent AgendaApprove the second amendment to the contract with We Care of Central Florida, Inc., for transportation to health care services to eligible low-income county residents. (No fiscal impact)   Not available Not available
26-1464 R.13.Consent AgendaAdopt the Resolution to Dissolve the Stormwater Technical Advisory Committee (STAC). (No Fiscal Impact)   Not available Not available
26-1443 R.14.Consent AgendaApprove Amendment Two of the Florida Defense Infrastructure Grant Agreement (S0253-A2) made between the State of Florida Department of Commerce (Commerce), Florida Defense Support Commission (FDSC) and Polk County (County). (No Fiscal Impact)   Not available Not available
26-1532 R.15.Consent AgendaSET HEARING to consider a request to vacate a portion of a platted public drainage easement shown on the plat of High Glen. (Suggested hearing date is September 1, 2026 at 9:00 a.m or immediately following the regular agenda)   Not available Not available
26-1530 R.16.Consent AgendaApprove Land Purchase Agreement between Marian Lichtler and Polk County for the purchase of conservation preservation property, North Walk-in-Water Creek area. ($5,500 one-time expense)   Not available Not available
26-1482 R.17.Consent AgendaApprove Agreement for Transfer of Public Road between the City of Lake Alfred and Polk County for White Road and authorize a County Deed for the right-of-way associated therewith. (No fiscal impact)   Not available Not available
26-1408 R.18.Consent AgendaApprove CSA No. 22-083-02 Modification #1 with Burgess & Niple, Inc. (Consultant) for peer review services on the Thompson Nursery Road (TNR) Widening - Phase II Project ($98,300.28 additional expense).   Not available Not available
26-1428 R.19.Consent AgendaAdopt Resolution Setting Truck Restrictions on Adams Barn Road and Lake Mattie Road (near Auburndale). ($972.71 one-time expense)   Not available Not available
26-1459 R.20.Consent AgendaAdopt Resolution Setting Truck Restrictions on County Road 540A (Lake Ruby Drive) (near Winter Haven). ($411.07 one-time expense)   Not available Not available
26-1469 R.21.Consent AgendaAdopt Resolution Setting Parking Restrictions on Ralston Road, near Lakeland ($212.96 one-time expense)   Not available Not available
26-1433 R.22.Consent AgendaAdopt Resolution Setting Speed Limit on Martha Drive, near Lake Wales. ($212.77 one-time expense)   Not available Not available
26-1534 R.23.Consent AgendaApprove Resolution with FDOT for the Cooley Rd Sidewalk Project. (No fiscal impact)   Not available Not available
26-1402 R.24.Consent AgendaApprove Joint Project Agreement (JPA) with the City of Eagle Lake (City) for the Thompson Nursery Road Extension (Phase I - Segment 1). (No Financial Impact).   Not available Not available
26-1529 R.25.Consent AgendaApprove Amendment No. 1 for the Local Agency Program (LAP) Agreement #446294-1-58/68-01 between Polk County and the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) in conjunction with the Maine Avenue Sidewalk project. (No fiscal impact)   Not available Not available
26-1514 R.26.Consent AgendaApprove Amendment No. 1 to Master Consulting Agreement 2022-083 with Burgess & Niple, Inc. for an adjusted fee schedule. (No Fiscal Impact)   Not available Not available
26-1512 R.27.Consent AgendaApprove Amendment No. 2 to Master Consulting Agreement 2022-088 with HNTB Corporation for an adjusted fee schedule. (No fiscal impact)   Not available Not available
26-1513 R.28.Consent AgendaApprove Amendment No. 2 to Agreement 2025-002, with WSP USA for engineering services for the North Rifle Range Road drainage & sidewalk improvement project. ($28,150.65, one-time expense)   Not available Not available
26-1461 R.29.Consent AgendaApprove Allowance Authorization No. 1 to Contract 2025-018 with C&T Contracting Services, LLC for the Septage Receiving and Leachate Treatment System project ($154,547.00 one-time expense)   Not available Not available
26-1450 R.30.Consent AgendaApprove a New Non-Exclusive Commercial Franchise for FY2025-26 by SJP Enterprises LLC DBA Prince Containers. (No Fiscal Impact)   Not available Not available
26-1519 R.31.Consent AgendaApproval of Memorandum of Understanding and Infrastructure Funding Agreement Between CareerSource Polk and The Agricultural and Labor Program Inc.   Not available Not available
26-1535 R.32.Consent AgendaConsider the adoption of a written order denying LDCU-2025-35 (Crossed Paws Rescue CU) without prejudice. (No fiscal impact)   Not available Not available
26-1523 R.33.Consent AgendaAdopt resolution amending membership of the Citizens Health Care Oversight Committee.   Not available Not available
26-1522 R.34.Consent AgendaApprove Second Amended BoCC Member and Liaison Assignments, effective August 18, 2026   Not available Not available
26-1541 R.35.Consent AgendaAdopt resolution authorizing the County Attorney’s Office to file foreclosure actions when uncured defaults of payment or other obligations exist under housing assistance and similar agreements secured by a mortgage, and to take all steps necessary to bring such lawsuits to final judgment or settlement to secure the County’s interests.   Not available Not available
26-1517 R.36.Consent AgendaRelease of Lien related to an Affordable Housing Impact Fee Waiver for Alisha Nicole Freeman (No fiscal impact).   Not available Not available
26-1560 R.37.Consent AgendaAuthorize a County Deed to the City of Bartow for a storm water retention pond associated with Ernest M. Smith Boulevard. (No fiscal impact)   Not available Not available