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Meeting Name: Board of County Commissioners Agenda status: Final-revised
Meeting date/time: 2/20/2024 9:00 AM Minutes status: Final  
Meeting location: Board Room
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24-0199 A.1.Presentations and RecognitionsEmployee Recognition   Action details Video Video
24-0173 E.1.County ComptrollerDisbursements.ApprovedPass Action details Video Video
24-0174 E.2.County ComptrollerMinutes of Regular Board meeting held on February 6, 2024.ApprovedPass Action details Video Video
24-0263 G.1.County AttorneyApprove staff to pursue acquisition of the site nominated to the Environmental Lands Program. Conservation Land Acquisition Selection Advisory Committee (CLASAC) recommends pursuing acquisition of EL-110-23. (no fiscal impact)ApprovedPass Action details Video Video
24-0208 H.1.County ManagerApprove purchase of Motorola Diagnostx equipment for the Public Safety Radio System ($644,793.85 one-time expense).ApprovedPass Action details Video Video
24-0240 H.2.County ManagerApprove The Florida Defense Infrastructure Grant Agreement (S0232) made between Florida Department of Commerce (Commerce) and Polk County (County) (one-time revenue of $500,000).ApprovedPass Action details Video Video
24-0142 H.3.County ManagerAgreement for mowing and ditch cleaning services between Polk County and the Association of Poinciana Villages, Inc. (APV) ($224,000.00 estimated annual expense).ApprovedPass Action details Video Video
24-0229 N.1.Lay Board AppointmentsAppoint Alice Brown to Housing and Neighborhood Development’s Citizen Advisory Committee (CAC) for the three-year term February 20, 2024, through February 20, 2027.ApprovedPass Action details Video Video
24-0203 O.1.Public Hearings - Expedited HearingPublic Hearing (LDCT-2023-14 US 27 SAP RACX Storage & Car Wash) (First Reading) to consider the adoption of a request to add “Self-Storage Facility” and “Full-Service Car Wash” to the Use Table for the Regional Activity Center (RACX) land use district in the US 27 Selected Area Plan (SAP). (No Fiscal Impact).   Action details Video Video
24-0202 O.2.Public Hearings - Expedited HearingPublic Hearing (LDCPAS-2023-20 Graceway Thornhill INST and Appendix 2.135 text CPA) (Adoption Hearing) to consider the adoption of a Small-Scale Comprehensive Plan Amendment (CPA) to change the Future Land Use designation change on 5.8 +/- acres from Residential Low (RL), Neighborhood Activity Center (NAC), and Business Park Center (BPC) to Institutional (INST) the Transit Supportive Development Area (TSDA) and amend text in Appendix 2.135. Parcel Specific Future Land Use Map Amendments with conditions to remove the southern 30 feet of the subject site and the southern 30 feet of the adjacent NAC). This case is related to LDCT-2023-21 to amend Appendix E, Parcel Specific Future Land Use) of the Land Development Code. (No Fiscal Impact)ApprovedPass Action details Video Video
24-0209 O.3.Public Hearings - Expedited HearingPublic Hearing (LDCT-2023-21 Graceway Thornhill INST Appendix E Text amendment) (Adoption Hearing) to consider an ordinance adopting a Land Development Text Amendment to amending Appendix E of the Land Development Code to remove the southern 30 feet of the subject site and the NAC in Appendix E (Parcel Specific Land Use). This case is related to LDCPAS-2023-20 which is a Future Land Use designation change on 5.8 +/- acres from Residential Low (RL), Neighborhood Activity Center (NAC), and Business Park Center (BPC) to Institutional (INST) and amend text in Appendix 2.135. (No Fiscal Impact)ApprovedPass Action details Video Video
24-0200 P.1.Public HearingsPublic Hearing (LDCPAL-2023-9 RCC Text Change CPA) (Transmittal Hearing) to consider the adoption of a Large-Scale Comprehensive Plan text amendment to modify Objectives/Policies in the Future Land Use Element related to the Rural Cluster Center Future Land Use District and activity centers. (No Fiscal Impact)ApprovedPass Action details Video Video
24-0210 P.2.Public HearingsPublic Hearing (LDCPAS-2023-27 St. Matthews INST CPA) (Adoption Hearing) to consider the adoption of a Small-Scale Comprehensive Plan Amendment (CPA) to change the Future Land Use designation on 29.34 +/- acres from Residential Medium (RM) to Institutional (INST) in the Urban Growth Area (UGA). (No Fiscal Impact)ApprovedPass Action details Video Video
24-0205 P.3.Public HearingsPublic Hearing (LDWA-2023-58 Silver Fox Path Access Waiver) to consider the adoption of an applicant-initiated request seeking a waiver to Chapter 8, Section 821.A of Polk County’s Land Development Code (LDC) to access through a platted residential lot with the intent of creating four (4) residential lots. (No fiscal impact)ApprovedPass Action details Video Video
24-0204 P.4.Public HearingsPublic Hearing (LDCT-2023-15 Mine and Mill Text Amendment) (Adoption Hearing) to consider the adoption of an applicant-initiated request to add additional property to a conditional Comprehensive Map Amendment in Appendix E of the Land Development Code (LDC) to allow the applicant to apply for a Conditional Use request for Construction Aggregate, Processing and Storage in an Industrial (IND) land use district.DeniedPass Action details Video Video
23-4099 P.5.Public HearingsPublic Hearing to consider adopting the Polk County claims settlement ordinance raising the amount the Risk Manager may issue or receive in settlements from twenty-five thousand dollars ($25,000) to fifty thousand dollars ($50,000).ApprovedPass Action details Video Video
24-0172 R.1.Consent AgendaApprove Consent Agenda.   Action details Not available
24-0206 R.2.Consent AgendaRemoval of equipment from inventory as listed on Blanket Removal Form 2188.ApprovedPass Action details Not available
24-0197 R.3.Consent AgendaSET HEARING (LDCT-2023-19 Housing LDC Text Amendment) to consider the adoption of a County-initiated request to alleviate certain administrative burdens on citizens to develop and use individual lots, reduce the levels of review for certain uses, and provide clarity for citizens and staff when applying existing conditional use standards. The suggested hearing dates are for the first reading on March 5, 2024, at 9:30 a.m. and the second reading on March 19, 2024, at 9:30 a.m.   Action details Not available
24-0198 R.4.Consent AgendaSET HEARING: (LDCT-2023-20 Mining Inspection Text Amendment) to consider the amendment to Chapter 3, Section 303. The suggested hearing dates are for the first reading on March 5, 2024, at 9:30 a.m. and the Adoption reading on March 19, 2024, at 9:30 a.m.ApprovedPass Action details Not available
24-0184 R.5.Consent AgendaIsland Club West Tract L Plat for Conditional Approval. (No fiscal impact)ApprovedPass Action details Not available
24-0180 R.6.Consent AgendaAccept Culver’s Christina potable water, wastewater and reclaim water utility system improvements for ownership, operation, and maintenance by Polk County Utilities. (No fiscal impact)ApprovedPass Action details Not available
24-0181 R.7.Consent AgendaAccept a one-year warranty and surety in the amount of $5,911.50 in the form of Maintenance Bond No. 9954170 Culver's Christina. (No fiscal Impact)ApprovedPass Action details Not available
24-0182 R.8.Consent AgendaAccept Elan Champions Ridge potable water utility system improvements for ownership, operation, and maintenance by Polk County Utilities. (No fiscal impact)ApprovedPass Action details Not available
24-0183 R.9.Consent AgendaAccept a one-year warranty and cash surety in the amount of $7,008.25 for Elan Champions Ridge. (No fiscal Impact)ApprovedPass Action details Not available
24-0189 R.10.Consent AgendaAccept Providence Apartments Phase 1 potable water, wastewater and reclaim water utility system improvements for ownership, operation, and maintenance by Polk County Utilities. (No fiscal impact)ApprovedPass Action details Not available
24-0191 R.11.Consent AgendaAccept a one-year warranty and surety in the amount of $19,107.10 in the form of a cash Providence Apartments Phase 1. (No fiscal Impact)ApprovedPass Action details Not available
24-0186 R.12.Consent AgendaApprove the release of a warranty and surety in the amount of $31,788.54 in the form of Maintenance Bond No. 21BSBIV1365 Legacy Union Townhomes. (No fiscal impact)ApprovedPass Action details Not available
24-0193 R.13.Consent AgendaApprove the release of a warranty and surety in the amount of $22,287.10 in the form of Maintenance Bond No. and rider 014221941 for Sun State Utility. (No fiscal impact)ApprovedPass Action details Not available
24-0187 R.14.Consent AgendaApprove the release of a cash surety in the amount of $1,563.90 for Posner Village Phase 2. (No fiscal impact)ApprovedPass Action details Not available
24-0192 R.15.Consent AgendaApprove the release of a cash surety in the amount of $10,261.10 for Publix Champions Crossing. (No fiscal impact)ApprovedPass Action details Not available
24-0207 R.16.Consent AgendaInterlocal Agreement between Polk County Building Division and the Village of Highland Park (City).ApprovedPass Action details Not available
24-0211 R.17.Consent AgendaReport of Fiscal Year 2022/2023 emergency and sole source purchases that exceeded $50,000.00. (No fiscal impact)ApprovedPass Action details Not available
24-0190 R.18.Consent AgendaApprove State Housing Initiative Partnership (SHIP) Program rehabilitation/replacement program Homeowner Assistance Agreement and Grant Agreement for property located in Unincorporated Lake Wales, FL for Case # RC23-SHIP-002 ($178,554.20 one-time expense)ApprovedPass Action details Not available
24-0152 R.19.Consent AgendaApprove Polk HealthCare Plan Medical Services Agreement with Total Life Health Center, LLLP for primary care services. (Transfer of existing appropriations to medical provider).ApprovedPass Action details Not available
24-0215 R.20.Consent AgendaRequest Board approve construction contract with JCR Construction & Services LLC, for the Courthouse Phase II - ADA 1st Floor Restrooms project. ($282,886.82 one-time expense).ApprovedPass Action details Not available
24-0225 R.21.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-106-23, EL-107-23, EL-109-23, EL-111-24, EL-112-24, EL-113-24, EL-114-24 and EL-115-24 and CLASAC does not recommend pursuing acquisition of EL-108-23. (no fiscal impact)ApprovedPass Action details Not available
24-0232 R.22.Consent AgendaApprove Amendment #1 to Standard Grant Agreement # 22SRP74 with the State of Florida Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP) to provide funding for the Polk County Parks and Natural Resources Ridge to River Protection of Critical Assets project (no fiscal impact).ApprovedPass Action details Not available
24-0178 R.23.Consent AgendaDepartment of Justice Grant - Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) Program and transfer from Special Revenue Grant Fund Reserves (one time revenue of $113,803)ApprovedPass Action details Not available
24-0163 R.24.Consent AgendaDepartment of Justice Grant - Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) Program (one time revenue of $103,108)ApprovedPass Action details Not available
24-0006 R.25.Consent AgendaDepartment of Justice Grant - Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) Program (one time revenue of $97,315)ApprovedPass Action details Not available
24-0213 R.26.Consent AgendaApprove Right-of-Way Agreement between Richard and Pamela Skudlarek and Polk County in conjunction with the County Road 557 Project, Parcel 716. ($5,000 one-time expense)ApprovedPass Action details Not available
24-0214 R.27.Consent AgendaAdopt Resolutions of Necessity for multiple parcels authorizing condemnation for transportation improvements to County Road 557, Project No. 5400135. (No fiscal impact)ApprovedPass Action details Not available
24-0171 R.28.Consent AgendaAdopt Resolution of Necessity authorizing condemnation for transportation improvements to the intersection of County Road 54 at Westside Boulevard, Project No. 5400189. (No fiscal impact)ApprovedPass Action details Not available
24-0175 R.29.Consent AgendaApprove Subordination Agreement between Polk County and Duke Energy Florida, LLC in conjunction with the CR 547 (Davenport Blvd) at 10th Street Intersection Improvement Project. (No fiscal impact)ApprovedPass Action details Not available
24-0212 R.30.Consent AgendaAccept instruments for additional right-of-way along Old Tampa Highway, Lake Harris Dr., 10th Street North, CR 542 and Martin Luther King Boulevard as requested through the Development Review Process. (No fiscal impact)ApprovedPass Action details Not available
24-0179 R.31.Consent AgendaApprove maintained right-of-way map for a portion of County Road 630, located in the Frostproof area. (No fiscal impact)ApprovedPass Action details Not available
24-0220 R.32.Consent AgendaAccept an Access Easement from Ritchie Bros. Properties Inc., in conjunction with a Polk County Utilities existing Lift Station. (No fiscal impact)ApprovedPass Action details Not available
24-0226 R.33.Consent AgendaAccept a Utility Easement from Desmond Surujbali in conjunction with bulk wastewater services to Briarwood Estates Mobile Home Park. (No fiscal impact)ApprovedPass Action details Not available
24-0158 R.34.Consent AgendaApprove Consultant Services Authorization (CSA) No. 22-086-03 with DRMP, Inc. (Consultant) to provide Construction Engineering and Inspection (CEI) services for the City of Lake Wales Minor Streetscape Improvement Project for East Orange Avenue and East Crystal Avenue. ($162,566.25 one-time expense)ApprovedPass Action details Not available
24-0164 R.35.Consent AgendaApprove Consultant Services Authorization (CSA) No. 22-096-02 with WSP USA Environment & Infrastructure Inc. (Consultant) for design services for the Vaughn Road Widening project. ($112,447.00 one-time expense)ApprovedPass Action details Not available
24-0221 R.36.Consent AgendaApprove piggyback agreement with TransCore ITS, LLC for intelligent transportation systems (ITS) maintenance services for the Roads and Drainage Division. ($80,000 estimated recurring expense)ApprovedPass Action details Not available
24-0216 R.37.Consent AgendaApprove Amendment #2 to Agreement 2022-043 with Kisinger Campo & Associates for Palmer Road drainage improvement project. (no expense)ApprovedPass Action details Not available
24-0252 R.38.Consent AgendaApprove updated Polk County Residential Traffic Calming Policy (No fiscal impact).ApprovedPass Action details Not available
24-0231 R.39.Consent AgendaApprove and release an appropriation and expenditure of $101,000.00 from the Domestic Violence Training Fund. ($101,000.00 one-time expense)ApprovedPass Action details Not available
24-0224 R.40.Consent AgendaSET PUBLIC HEARING to consider adoption of an ordinance granting an Economic Development Ad Valorem Tax Exemption for Project River, a new business. (Suggested hearing date is March 5, 2024 at 9:00 a.m.)ApprovedPass Action details Not available
24-0228 R.41.Consent AgendaSET PUBLIC HEARING to consider adoption of an ordinance granting an Economic Development Ad Valorem Tax Exemption for Project Cedar, a new business. (Suggested hearing date is March 5, 2024 at 9:00 a.m.)ApprovedPass Action details Not available
24-0265 R.42.Consent AgendaApprove a cover letter acknowledging the building official’s letter to Mr. James Abercrombie addressing the reasons for the denial of Mr. Abercrombie’s re-roof permit (BT-2022-1395).ApprovedPass Action details Not available