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Meeting Name: Board of County Commissioners (Organizational) Agenda status: Final-revised
Meeting date/time: 11/19/2024 9:00 AM Minutes status: Draft  
Meeting location: Board Room
Organizational Meeting
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24-2218 1.Investiture Ceremony ItemBecky Troutman, County Commissioner, District 1. Stacy M. Butterfiled, CPA, Clerk of the Circuit Court and Comptroller, to administer oath.   Not available Video Video
24-2219 2.Investiture Ceremony ItemBill Braswell, County Commissioner, District 3. Stacy M. Butterfield, CPA, Clerk of the Circuit Court and Comptroller, to administer oath.   Not available Video Video
24-2220 3.Investiture Ceremony ItemMichael Scott, County Commissioner, District 5. Daniel F. Pilka, Esq., to administer oath.   Not available Video Video
24-2102 4.Reorganization ItemComments from the General Public regarding Reorganization of the Board.   Not available Video Video
24-2103 5.Reorganization ItemElect Chairperson.   Not available Video Video
24-2104 6.Reorganization ItemElect Vice Chairperson.   Not available Video Video
24-2105 7.Reorganization ItemAdopt Resolution Authorizing Banks to Honor and Cash Warrants signed by new Chairperson and the Clerk effective November 19, 2024.   Not available Video Video
24-2213 8.Reorganization ItemRecognition of the outgoing Chair.   Not available Video Video
24-2106 D.1.Consent AgendaApprove Consent Agenda.   Not available Video Video
24-2107 E.1.County ComptrollerDisbursements.   Not available Video Video
24-2108 E.2.County ComptrollerMinutes of Regular Board meeting held on November 5, 2024.   Not available Video Video
24-2175 H.1.County ManagerApprove construction contract with Ajax Paving Industries of Florida, LLC for the Imperial Lakes drainage improvement project - ARP ($8,941,173.86 one-time expense from American Rescue Plan Funds)   Not available Video Video
24-2184 H.2.County ManagerApprove agreement with Kisinger Campo & Associates, Corp. for engineering services for the FDC Grove Road/North Ridge Trail flyover project. ($1,839,792.64 one-time expense)   Not available Video Video
24-2097 H.3.County ManagerApprove Standard Grant Agreement #INV51 with the State of Florida - Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP) to provide funding for the project: “Advanced Algae Cultivation Technology for Nutrient Removal from Florida Surface Waters” ($2,300,000 one-time revenue).   Not available Video Video
24-2210 H.4.County ManagerApprove Florida Defense Support Commission and Department of Commerce Defense Grant Agreement # S0253 to pursue less than fee acquisition with willing sellers in the Sentinel Landscape. (one-time revenue $500,000)   Not available Video Video
24-2198 H.5.County ManagerApprove 1) construction contract with Bul-Hed Corporation for the Lake Annie water quality improvement project, and 2) CIP amendment and budget transfer in the amount of $720,000.00 with in the American Rescue Plan and Stormwater MSTU Funds. ($3,300,300.14 one-time expense)   Not available Video Video
24-2200 H.6.County ManagerApprove Agreement for Sale and Purchase between R.F. Development Group Co., Inc. and Polk County in conjunction with the Environmental Lands Program, CLASAC Project EL-100-23. ($5,245,000 total expense)   Not available Video Video
24-2135 H.7.County ManagerApprove construction contract with CenState Contractors, Inc. for the Babson Park Water Production Facility No. 1 ground storage tank and high service pump station project. ($4,348,630.00 one-time expense from American Rescue Plan Funds and $393,275.00 Connection Fee Funds)   Not available Video Video
24-2144 O.1.Public Hearings - Expedited HearingPublic Hearing (LDCPAS-2024-16 Dinaco LLC CPA) (Adoption Hearing) to consider a Future Land Use change from Residential Suburban (RS) to Linear Commercial Corridor (LCC) on +/- 0.8 acres in the Suburban Development Area (SDA). (No Fiscal Impact)   Not available Video Video
24-2145 O.2.Public Hearings - Expedited HearingPublic Hearing (LDCPAS-2024-19 Lakeland Highlands OC CPA) (Adoption Hearing) to consider a Future Land Use Map change from Residential Medium (RM) to Office Center (OC) on +/- 1.4 acres in the Transit Supportive Development Area (TSDA). (No Fiscal Impact)   Not available Video Video
24-2189 O.3.Public Hearings - Expedited HearingPublic Hearing (LDCT-2024-23 Subdivision of Lots with Multiple Structures) (First Reading) to consider the adoption of a County-initiated request to allow lots with multiple units in existence for over 20 years to subdivide regardless of the minimum lot size, provided certain conditions can be met.   Not available Video Video
24-2111 P.1.Public HearingsPublic Hearing to consider adoption of a resolution to vacate portions of platted public drainage and utility easements as shown on the Plat of River Ranch Shores Unit One. (No fiscal impact)   Not available Video Video
24-2146 P.2.Public HearingsPublic Hearing (LDPD-2024-2 Shepherd Rd Multi-family) (De Novo Hearing) to consider an appeal to the Planning Commission’s decision to deny LDPD-2024-2.   Not available Video Video
24-2148 R.1.Consent AgendaRemoval of equipment from inventory as listed on Blanket Removal Form 2206.   Not available Not available
24-2190 R.2.Consent AgendaSET HEARING (LDCDD-2024-5 Lake Hamilton Bluff Third CDD Boundary Amendment) to consider the adoption of an applicant-initiated resolution consenting to the amendment of the external boundaries of an existing Community Development District (CDD) that is mostly within the Lake Hamilton town limits. Suggested hearing date is December 3, 2024, at 9:00 a.m. (No fiscal impact)   Not available Not available
24-2137 R.3.Consent AgendaAccept Berry Plaza 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
24-2139 R.4.Consent AgendaAccept a one-year warranty and cash surety in the amount of $12,572.57 for Berry Plaza. (No fiscal Impact)   Not available Not available
24-2140 R.5.Consent AgendaAccept Performance Surety in the amount of $25,145.00 in the form of Performance Bond No. 108116455 for Driveway Installation as part of the PGS Highway 98 relocation project. (No fiscal impact)   Not available Not available
24-2141 R.6.Consent AgendaApprove the release of a surety in the amount of $319,864.96 in the form of Performance Bond No. 024273476 for Wilder Pines. (No fiscal impact)   Not available Not available
24-2142 R.7.Consent AgendaAccept Wilder Pines 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
24-2143 R.8.Consent AgendaAccept a one-year warranty and surety in the amount of $132,342.75 in the form of Maintenance Bond No. 024275411 for Wilder Pines. (No fiscal Impact)   Not available Not available
24-2156 R.9.Consent AgendaRequest Board approve a transfer from reserves to the Correctional County-Wide Impact Fee Fund (One-time transfer $8,000).   Not available Not available
24-2149 R.10.Consent AgendaAdopt resolution to amend the FY 23/24 budget for required Governmental GASB 87 and GASB 96 capital outlay adjustments. Accounting adjustments only - no fiscal impact.   Not available Not available
24-2207 R.11.Consent AgendaFarm-City Week Proclamation   Not available Not available
24-2204 R.12.Consent AgendaResolution to amend the FY 23/24 budget for the Rohr Home Fund and transfer funds from the Indigent Health Care Half-Cent Sales Surtax Fund to cover unbudgeted expenses. ($715,000 one-time revenue and expense)   Not available Not available
24-2091 R.13.Consent AgendaApprove the HOME Funded Renewal Tenant Based Rental Assistance (TBRA) Pilot Program sub-recipient agreement with the Homeless Coalition of Polk County. ($125,000 one-time expense).   Not available Not available
24-2116 R.14.Consent AgendaState Housing Initiatives Partnership (SHIP) Incentive Plan Implementation Annual Review 2024, Authorizing Resolution and Local Housing Assistance Plan (LHAP) Amendment Revisions. (No fiscal impact)   Not available Not available
24-2130 R.15.Consent AgendaApprove the 2024-2025 Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) between the Polk County Board of County Commissioners (Polk County) and the International Association of Emergency Medical Technicians (EMTs) and Paramedics (IAEP) Local R5-917 SEIU/NAGE.   Not available Not available
24-2154 R.16.Consent AgendaApprove the contract with Tri-County Human Services, Inc. (TCHS) for the purchase and installation of generators. (Total amount not to exceed $430,000)   Not available Not available
24-2197 R.17.Consent AgendaApprove piggyback agreement with Dana Safety Supply, Inc. for vehicle lighting, parts, and installation services. (estimated $100,000.00 - $250,000.00 recurring annual expense)   Not available Not available
24-2195 R.18.Consent AgendaApprove interlocal agreement with the United States Fish and Wildlife Service (the Service) to implement the Peace River Streambank Restoration project north of Bowling Green in Polk County (one-time expense $250,000).   Not available Not available
24-2208 R.19.Consent AgendaApprove staff to pursue acquisition of sites nominated to the Environmental Lands Program. Conservation Land Acquisition Selection Advisory Committee (CLASAC) recommends pursuing acquisition of EL-127-24, EL-129-24, EL-130-24 and EL-131-24 and to not pursue acquisition of EL-128-24. (no fiscal impact)   Not available Not available
24-2147 R.20.Consent AgendaApprove Amendment #1 to Agreement #22FRP12 with the State of Florida Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP) to provide funding for the project: “Polk County Peace Creek Canal Basin Wetland Restoration” (no fiscal impact).   Not available Not available
24-2191 R.21.Consent AgendaApprove License Agreement with the Southwest Florida Water Management District (SWFWMD) to allow Polk County to utilize the state property to complete the Innovative Technology Grant “Advanced Algae Cultivation Technology for Nutrient Removal from Florida Surface Waters” (No fiscal impact).   Not available Not available
24-2092 R.22.Consent AgendaApprove state-funded 2024-2025 Emergency Management Preparedness and Assistance (EMPG) Subgrant Agreement and Certification.   Not available Not available
24-2128 R.23.Consent AgendaApprove Right-of-Way Agreement between DH Land Group LLC, a Florida limited liability company, and Polk County in conjunction with the County Road 557 Project, Parcels 130A, 130B and 722. ($1,892,175 one-time expense)   Not available Not available
24-2203 R.24.Consent AgendaApprove Right-of-Way Agreement between Siamak Rafieian, and Polk County in conjunction with the County Road 557 Project, Parcel 132. ($1,475,350 one-time expense)   Not available Not available
24-2205 R.25.Consent AgendaApprove Land Purchase Agreement between Hammette International, Inc. and Polk County in conjunction with the Lake Lulu Wetland Restoration Project. ($98,000 one-time expense)   Not available Not available
24-2109 R.26.Consent AgendaApprove Agreement for Transfer of Public Road between the City of Winter Haven and Polk County for a portion of Waters Road and authorize County Deed for the right-of-way associated therewith. (No fiscal impact)   Not available Not available
24-2118 R.27.Consent AgendaApprove Release of Easements for drainage easements adjacent to Lake Mattie in conjunction with development. (No fiscal impact)   Not available Not available
24-2096 R.28.Consent AgendaAccept Quit Claim Deed for property being donated for conservation preservation, Mohr parcel. (No fiscal impact)   Not available Not available
24-2187 R.29.Consent AgendaAccept instruments for additional right-of-way along Detour Road, Bannon Island Road, and King Road as requested through the Development Review Process. (No fiscal impact)   Not available Not available
24-2117 R.30.Consent AgendaApprove the Locally Funded Agreement and associated resolution between Polk County and the Florida Department of Transportation for the Ridge Scenic Highway (RSH) Connector Trail Project (FM# 452132-2-32-01). (no fiscal impact)   Not available Not available
24-2186 R.31.Consent AgendaAmendment to the Fiscal Year 2023-2024 Utilities Community Investment Program (CIP) Budget and transfer from other CIP projects with the same funding source. One time transfer $1,393,770.   Not available Not available
24-2171 R.32.Consent AgendaApprove Amendment No. 1 to Agreement 2023-051, with Dewberry Engineers, Inc. to provide professional engineering services for the ERUSA AWS Receiving Facility project ($697,212.80 one-time expense)   Not available Not available
24-2157 R.33.Consent AgendaAdopt Resolution authorizing an amendment to the Fiscal Year 2023/2024 Utilities Division Budget and approve a CIP amendment to change funding sources. ($201,575,791 increase in Utilities Budgeted revenues and expenses).   Not available Not available
24-2199 R.34.Consent AgendaApprove Consultant Services Authorization (CSA) 18-060-03, Modification No. 1 with Jones Edmunds & Associates, Inc. for the Crooked Lake Park Receivership - Wastewater Treatment Facility (WWTF) Abandonment and Lift Station Replacements project. ($45,116.00 increase; $352,560.00 revised not to exceed cost; time extension of 181 days).   Not available Not available
24-2192 R.35.Consent AgendaApprove transfer from Reserves for Cash Balance Forward from Solid Waste Funds for FY 23/24 (one-time transfer $6,200,000)   Not available Not available
24-2194 R.36.Consent AgendaApprove Amendment to the Polk County Sheriff's Office (PCSO) FY 23/24 Budget   Not available Not available
24-2087 R.37.Consent AgendaAdopt resolution amending and replacing Polk County Resolution No. 2024-190 amending the BERKLEY RIDGE Street Lighting Assessment Area by adding Berkley Ridge Phase 2 and Berkley Ridge Phase 3 into the Berkley Ridge Special Street Lighting Area.   Not available Not available
24-2088 R.38.Consent AgendaAdopt resolution amending and replacing Polk County Resolution No. 2024-191 amending the Timberidge Street Lighting Assessment Area   Not available Not available
24-2089 R.39.Consent AgendaAdopt resolution amending and replacing Polk County Resolution No. 2024-192 creating the Natures Reserve Street Lighting Assessment Area.   Not available Not available
24-2090 R.40.Consent AgendaAdopt resolution amending and replacing Polk County Resolution No. 2024-193 creating the Sunrise Landing Street Lighting Assessment Area   Not available Not available
24-2212 R.41.Consent AgendaAdopt a resolution establishing a procedure to assign commissioners to committees, councils, agencies, boards, commissions and other entities.   Not available Not available
24-2209 R.42.Consent AgendaConsider resolution approving Declarations Extending State of Local Emergency 24-01 executed by the County Manager on November 8, 2024, November 15, 2024.   Not available Not available