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Meeting Name: Board of County Commissioners Agenda status: Final-revised
Meeting date/time: 7/2/2024 9:00 AM Minutes status: Draft  
Meeting location: Board Room
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24-1086 D.1.Consent AgendaApprove Consent Agenda.   Not available Video Video
24-1051 E.1.County ComptrollerDisbursements.   Not available Video Video
24-1052 E.2.County ComptrollerMinutes of Regular Board meeting held on June 18, 2024.   Not available Video Video
24-1019 G.1.County AttorneyAdopt Tentative Assessment Resolution and Assessment Roll for the 2024-25 Excessive Bulk Waste Assessments to be collected by the Uniform Method of Collection of Non-Ad Valorem Assessments on the tax bill. (No fiscal impact)   Not available Video Video
24-1020 G.2.County AttorneyAdopt Tentative Assessment Resolution and Assessment Roll for the 2024-25 Nuisance Abatement Assessments to be collected by the Uniform Method of Collection of Non-Ad Valorem Assessments on the tax bill. (No fiscal impact)   Not available Video Video
24-1037 G.3.County AttorneyAdopt Residential Waste Program Services Tentative Assessment Resolution setting the Estimated Assessment Rates for Fiscal Year 2024-25. (No fiscal impact)   Not available Video Video
24-1021 G.4.County AttorneyAdopt Tentative Rate Resolution for the 2024-25 Fire Services Non-Ad Valorem Assessments.   Not available Video Video
24-1044 G.5.County AttorneyAdopt Tentative Rate Resolution for the 2024-25 Street Lighting Assessments. (No fiscal impact)   Not available Video Video
24-1054 G.6.County AttorneyAdopt Tentative Rate Resolution for the 2024-25 Central Inwood Street Lighting Municipal Service Benefit Unit ("MSBU"). (No fiscal impact)   Not available Video Video
24-1055 G.7.County AttorneyAdopt Tentative Rate Resolution for the 2024-25 Southwest Inwood Street Lighting Municipal Service Benefit Unit ("MSBU"). (No fiscal impact)   Not available Video Video
24-1067 G.8.County AttorneyAdopt Tentative Rate Resolution for the 2024-25 East Bimini Bay Utility Municipal Service Benefit Unit ("MSBU"). (No fiscal impact)   Not available Video Video
24-1069 G.9.County AttorneyAdopt Tentative Rate Resolution for the 2024-25 Island Club West Utility Municipal Service Benefit Unit ("MSBU"). (No fiscal impact)   Not available Video Video
24-1070 G.10.County AttorneyAdopt Tentative Rate Resolution for the 2024-25 Skyview Utility Municipal Service Benefit Unit ("MSBU"). (No fiscal impact)   Not available Video Video
24-1076 H.1.County ManagerRequest Board approve (1) construction contract with MidSouth, Inc. for the Deeson Road lift station and force main improvements project ($2,307,365.50 one-time expense) and (2) CIP Amendment to the FY 23/24 Utilities Community Investment Program Expansion budget and a transfer from reserves in the amount of $250,000.00. This project is partially funded through the American Rescue Plan through the United States Department of Treasury.   Not available Video Video
24-0973 H.2.County ManagerApprove Subcontract Amendment thirteen between the Ounce of Prevention Fund of Florida and Polk County, for the provision of Healthy Families Polk Services for Fiscal Year 2024-2025 ($1,585,843.75 One-time Revenue, $400,000.00 Cash Match Contribution).   Not available Video Video
24-1074 H.3.County ManagerApprove Lease Agreement between Ruthven Business Park II, LLC and Polk County. ($236,000.04, initial estimated annual expense)   Not available Video Video
24-0936 I.1.Commissioner District 1Appoint Merle H. Bishop, FAICP, CPM, as a member of the Polk County Planning Commission, for the three-year term, October 1, 2024 through September 30, 2027.   Not available Video Video
24-0971 N.1.Lay Board AppointmentsAppoint Michael Phillips as a member of the Tourist Development Council for the four-year term, July 1, 2024, through June 30, 2028.   Not available Video Video
24-0974 N.2.Lay Board AppointmentsAppoint Zach Burek as a member of the Tourist Development Council for the four-year term, September 1, 2024, through August 31, 2028.   Not available Video Video
24-1015 P.1.Public HearingsPUBLIC HEARING to consider adopting an ordinance providing for publication of legal advertisements and public notices on a publicly accessible website in lieu of using a newspaper when newspaper publication is required by Polk County ordinance, resolution, code, board policy, or administrative order.   Not available Video Video
24-1066 P.2.Public HearingsPUBLIC HEARING to consider adoption of an ordinance granting an Economic Development Ad Valorem Tax Exemption to an expanding business, Publix Super Markets, Inc., and approval of a Performance Agreement with the company.   Not available Video Video
24-1063 P.3.Public HearingsPUBLIC HEARING (LDCT-2024-7 Water Star Text Amendment) (Adoption Hearing) to consider an amendment to the Land Development Code to add Chapter 2, Section 212, Plumbing Fixtures and Appliances, and amend Chapter 2, Section 226, Irrigation Systems. (No Fiscal Impact)   Not available Video Video
24-1053 R.1.Consent AgendaRemoval of equipment from inventory as listed on Blanket Removal Form 2197.   Not available Not available
24-1040 R.2.Consent AgendaSET HEARING: (LDCPAS-2024-2 Outdoor Sales CPA) to consider the adoption of a Small-Scale Comprehensive Plan Amendment to change the Future Land Use designation on 3.99 +/- acres from Residential Suburban (RS) to Commercial Enclave (CE) in the Suburban Development Area (SDA). The suggested adoption hearing date is July 16, 2024, at 9:15 a.m.   Not available Not available
24-1041 R.3.Consent AgendaSET HEARING: (LDCT-2024-11 Chapter 9 LDC Changes) to amend multiple sections of Chapter 9. The suggested hearing dates are, for the first reading on July 16, 2024, at 9:15 a.m., and the second reading on August 6, 2024, at 9:15 a.m.   Not available Not available
24-1062 R.4.Consent AgendaSET 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. The suggested hearing date is August 6, 2024, at 9:15 a.m.   Not available Not available
24-1035 R.5.Consent AgendaAccept Lakeland Boat & RV Storage potable water utility system improvements for ownership, operation, and maintenance by Polk County Utilities. (No fiscal impact)   Not available Not available
24-1036 R.6.Consent AgendaAccept a one-year warranty and cash surety in the amount of $6,000.93 for Lakeland Boat & RV Storage. (No fiscal Impact)   Not available Not available
24-1039 R.7.Consent AgendaApprove the release of a warranty and surety in the amount of $184,748.31 in the form of Maintenance Bond No. CIC1919492 for Preservation Pointe Phase 4. (No fiscal impact)   Not available Not available
24-1042 R.8.Consent AgendaTPO Interlocal Agreement - Amendment & Resolution. (No fiscal impact)   Not available Not available
24-1071 R.9.Consent AgendaApprove State Housing Initiative Partnership (SHIP) Hurricane Housing Recovery Program (HHRP) Homeowner Assistance Agreement and Grant Agreement for property located in Unincorporated Winter Haven, FL., for Case#DR24-S-IAN-011. ($186,746.20 one-time expense).   Not available Not available
24-1049 R.10.Consent AgendaResolution adopting the Fiscal Year (FY) 2024-2025 Annual Action Plan. (No fiscal impact).   Not available Not available
24-1058 R.11.Consent AgendaApprove the Certificate of Participation between Polk County and the Florida Department of Law Enforcement (No fiscal impact)   Not available Not available
24-1059 R.12.Consent AgendaConsider approval of the proposed settlement in the matter of Steven Haugen v. Polk County Board of County Commissioners; $170,000.00 one-time expense.   Not available Not available
24-0962 R.13.Consent AgendaRequest Board approve Modification Number One to Contract #H0349 for FEMA Project #4337-0246-R, Central County Jail Auxiliary Power Generator System, between the Florida Division of Emergency Management (FDEM) and Polk County for the Hazard Mitigation Grant Program (HMGP) funding Agreement and CIP amendment, budget resolution, and transfer from the General Fund Reserve for Cash Balance Forward ($180,158 one-time revenue and $60,052 local match totaling $240,210).   Not available Not available
24-1088 R.14.Consent AgendaRequest Board approve Modification No. Two (2) to Contract # H04883 for Project # 4337-401-R, Polk County, Auxiliary Power for Six (6) County Fueling Sites, between the Florida Division of Emergency Management (FDEM) and Polk County for the Hazard Mitigation Grant Program (HMGP) funding Agreement.   Not available Not available
24-1013 R.15.Consent AgendaElimination of Historical Marker Application Fee of $315 per application from Polk County Parks & Natural Resources Schedule of User Fees; amendment of Resolution No 2013-148 ($1,575 recurring revenue reduction)   Not available Not available
24-1078 R.16.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-123-24, EL-124-24, EL-125-24 and EL-126-24. (no fiscal impact)   Not available Not available
24-1057 R.17.Consent AgendaSET HEARING to consider requests to vacate platted and unmaintained rights-of-way shown on the map of Florida Development Co Tract, Replat of Lakewood Heights, map of Starr Lake Development and Replat of Starr Lake Development along with a portion of maintained right-of-way for Shady Oaks Drive and a portion of a platted drainage easement shown on the plat of Country View Estates II. (Suggested hearing date is July 16, 2024 at 9:00 a.m or immediately following the regular agenda)   Not available Not available
24-1045 R.18.Consent AgendaApprove Land Purchase Agreement between Terrie Dulac and Polk County for the purchase of conservation preservation property. ($5,200 one-time expense)   Not available Not available
24-1064 R.19.Consent AgendaApprove Right-of-Way Agreement between Eduardo Moreno and Polk County in conjunction with the CR 542A (Galloway Road) at 10th Street, Parcel 109. ($4,000 one-time expense)   Not available Not available
24-1048 R.20.Consent AgendaApprove Right-of-Way Agreement between Lynn M. Van Wormer and Polk County in conjunction with the CR 542A (Galloway Road) at 10th Street, Parcel 108. ($1,400 one-time expense)   Not available Not available
24-1065 R.21.Consent AgendaAccept instrument for additional right-of-way along Mount Olive Road as requested through the Development Review Process. (No fiscal impact)   Not available Not available
24-1056 R.22.Consent AgendaAuthorize an Easement to the City of Lakeland in conjunction with water service to the Eaton Park Fire Station. (No fiscal impact)   Not available Not available
24-1072 R.23.Consent AgendaAdopt Resolution of Necessity for multiple parcels authorizing condemnation for transportation improvements to Thompson Nursery Road Phase 1 Segment 1, Project No. 5400203, Parcels 120 and 121. (No fiscal impact)   Not available Not available
24-0972 R.24.Consent AgendaApprove Modification No. 1 to Consultant Services Authorization (CSA) No. 17-050-06 with AIM Engineering & Surveying, Inc. (Consultant) for the SR 60 @ 80 Foot Rd Intersection Improvement Project. ($22,465.00 one-time expense)   Not available Not available
24-1050 R.25.Consent AgendaAdopt a Resolution Setting Speed Limit on Astonia Boulevard, Bloom Terrace, Lily Lane and Sidney Street, Within the Astonia Subdivision, near Davenport. ($1,030.10 one-time expense)   Not available Not available
24-1025 R.26.Consent AgendaApprove Joint Project Agreement (JPA) between Polk County and the City of Eagle Lake (City) for the Northwest Wahneta Drainage Improvement Project (Project).   Not available Not available
24-1095 R.27.Consent AgendaAdopt a resolution setting forth a preliminary schedule of revised County water utility rates, charges, and fees and SET HEARING for July 16, 2024 at 9:15 a.m. to consider adopting a Resolution approving the proposed revisions to the water utility rates, charges, and fees stated in the preliminary schedule.   Not available Not available
24-1073 R.28.Consent AgendaApprove and release an appropriation and expenditure of $10,000 from the Law Enforcement Trust Fund ($10,000.00 one-time expense)   Not available Not available
24-0981 R.29.Consent AgendaSET PUBLIC HEARING to consider adoption of final rate resolutions and assessment rolls for the (1) Residential Waste Program Services, (2) Street Lighting Assessment Areas, (3) Fire Services, (4) the Skyview Utility Municipal Services Benefit Unit, (5) Nuisance Abatement, (6) Excessive Bulk Waste, (7) Island Club West Utility Municipal Services Benefit Unit, (8) East Bimini Bay Utility Municipal Services Benefit Unit, (9) Southwest Inwood Street Lighting Municipal Services Benefit Unit, and (10) Central Inwood Street Lighting Municipal Services Benefit Unit non-ad valorem assessments for fiscal year 2024-25. (Suggested hearing date: September 9, 2024 at 6:00 p.m.) (No fiscal impact)   Not available Not available
24-1047 R.30.Consent AgendaSET PUBLIC HEARING to consider adoption of an ordinance granting an Economic Development Ad Valorem Tax Exemption for Project Mix, an expansion of an Existing Business. (Suggested hearing date is July 16, 2024 at 9:00 a.m.)   Not available Not available
24-1016 R.31.Consent AgendaExecute Agreement between Polk County and D-R Media and Investments to create a publicly accessible website for legal notice publication (no fiscal impact).   Not available Not available
24-1017 R.32.Consent AgendaConsider a Resolution designating as Polk County’s Publicly Accessible Website.   Not available Not available
24-1018 R.33.Consent AgendaConsider a Resolution directing departments and divisions to publish legally required advertisements and public notices in both a newspaper and on the Publicly Accessible Website and establishes publications on the Polk County Publicly Accessible Website to be the official and controlling version.   Not available Not available
24-1075 R.34.Consent AgendaConsider a Resolution approving a plan of finance concerning the issuance by the Polk County Industrial Development Authority of its Polk County Industrial Development Authority Industrial Development Revenue Bonds (Victory Ridge Academy Project), in a principal amount not exceeding $17,000,000 for the purpose of providing funds to make a loan to Victory Ridge Academy and Victory Ridge Charitable Fund, Inc., to finance the costs of renovation, expansion, design, construction, equipping and/or furnishing of educational facilities to be located in Polk County, Florida, which facility is to be owned and operated to the extent of its interests therein by Victory Ridge Academy, Inc.   Not available Not available