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25-2227
| A.1. | Presentations and Recognitions | Employee Recognition | | |
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25-2206
| C.1. | Consent Agenda | Approve Consent Agenda. | | |
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25-2207
| D.1. | County Comptroller | Disbursements. | | |
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25-2208
| D.2. | County Comptroller | Minutes of Regular Board meeting held on November 18, 2025. | | |
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25-2172
| G.1. | County Manager | Approve Consultant Services Authorization (CSA) No. 2025-053-01 with Eisman & Russo, Inc. (Consultant) for the Chestnut Road Sidewalk Phase 2 and 3 Project. ($395,050.00 one-time expense) | | |
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25-2235
| G.2. | County Manager | Approve Land Purchase Agreement between Ida Patricia Holley and Polk County for the purchase of property in conjunction with a project to consolidate Lift Stations 9 and 10. ($328,500 one-time expense) | | |
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25-2282
| H.1. | Commissioner District 1 | Appoint Jason C. Hirsbrunner as a Member of the Citizens HealthCare Oversight Committee, representing Health Care Clinics, for the four-year term, December 22, 2025 through December 19, 2029. (District 1 Appointment) | | |
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25-2215
| I.1. | Commissioner District 2 | Appoint William DeHart as a Member of the Lakes Access Advisory Committee, for the three-year term, November 17, 2025 through November 16, 2028. (District 2 Appointment) | | |
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25-2195
| J.1. | Commissioner District 3 | Reappoint Carole F. Philipson, FACHE, CPPT, as a Member (Seat 6) of the Polk County Industrial Development Authority, for the three-year term, January 23, 2026 through January 22, 2029. (District 3 appointment) | | |
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25-2270
| L.1. | Commissioner District 4 | Reappoint Liz Antaya as a Member of the Citizens HealthCare Oversight Committee, representing the Health Insurance Industry, for the four-year term, December 16, 2025, through December 15, 2029. | | |
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25-2232
| M.1. | Lay Board Appointments | Appoint Angelic Sims to Housing and Neighborhood Development’s (HND) Affordable Housing Advisory Committee (AHAC) for a three-year term January 1, 2026, through December 31, 2029. (No Fiscal Impact). | | |
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25-2187
| M.2. | Lay Board Appointments | Appoint Gordon Moore to Housing and Neighborhood Development’s (HND) Affordable Housing Advisory Committee (AHAC) for a three-year term January 1, 2026, through December 31, 2029. (No Fiscal Impact). | | |
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25-2188
| M.3. | Lay Board Appointments | Reappoint Bridget Engleman to Housing and Neighborhood Development’s (HND) Affordable Housing Advisory Committee (AHAC) for a three-year term January 1, 2026, through December 31, 2029. (No Fiscal Impact). | | |
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25-2189
| M.4. | Lay Board Appointments | Reappoint Hattie Wilson to Housing and Neighborhood Development’s (HND) Affordable Housing Advisory Committee (AHAC) for a three-year term January 1, 2026, through December 31, 2029. (No Fiscal Impact). | | |
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25-2263
| N.1. | Public Hearings - Expedited Hearing | Public Hearing (LDCPAS-2025-16 Osprey Creek CPA) (Adoption Hearing) to consider the adoption of a Small-Scale Comprehensive Plan Map Amendment to change the Future Land Use (FLU) designation on a 17.48 acre +/- parcel from Development of Regional Impact (DRI) in the Rural Development Area (RDA) to Residential Low (RL) in the Utility Enclave Area (UEA). (No Fiscal Impact) | | |
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25-2248
| N.2. | Public Hearings - Expedited Hearing | Public Hearing (LDCT-2025-7 Cargo Containers on Residential Property) (Adoption Hearing) to consider the adoption of a County-initiated ordinance amending the Land Development Code to allow cargo containers on residentially developed properties meeting or exceeding one acre. No Fiscal Impact. | | |
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25-2259
| N.3. | Public Hearings - Expedited Hearing | Public Hearing (LDCT-2025-8 Pool Safety LDC Text) (First Reading) to consider the adoption of a Land Development Code text amendment to amend Chapter 2, Section 211, Pools and Screen Enclosures, to refer to Florida Building Code and Florida Statutes for consistency with above ground pool safety measures. | | |
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25-2249
| N.4. | Public Hearings - Expedited Hearing | Public Hearing (LDCT-2025-9 SE Polk Mobile Homes) (Adoption Hearing) to consider the adoption of a County-initiated ordinance amending the Land Development Code to remove conditional use standards for Individual Mobile Homes within the Southeast Polk Selected Area Plan to conform with the rest of the County. No Fiscal Impact. | | |
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25-2262
| N.5. | Public Hearings - Expedited Hearing | Public Hearing (LDCPAL-2025-9 ECX CPA) (Transmittal Hearing) to consider the adoption of an Applicant-initiated request for 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-X (ECX) when approved as a Conditional Use in the US 98 SAP. (No Fiscal Impact) | | |
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25-2260
| N.6. | Public Hearings - Expedited Hearing | Public Hearing (LDCT-2025-20 ECX LDC Text Amendment) (First Reading) to amend Land Development Code Section 401.04.D.6(g) to amend the personal services and commercial limitation to exceed 30 percent of the Employment Center-X (ECX) when approved as a Conditional Use in the US 98 SAP. (No Fiscal Impact) | | |
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25-2279
| N.7. | Public Hearings - Expedited Hearing | Public Hearing (LDCT-2025-22 Recovery Residences) (First Reading) to consider the adoption of an ordinance amending the use tables in Chapter 2, Chapter 4, and Chapter 5, to add large group homes into residential future land use districts; amending chapter 10, definitions, to add recovery residences to conform with state statute. (No Fiscal Impact) | | |
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25-2252
| O.1. | Public Hearings | Public Hearing (LDPD-2025-10 Southern Storage TAD) (Adoption Hearing) to consider a request to approve a Transitional Area District for the expansion of an existing self-storage facility into a residential future land use designation. (No Fiscal Impact) | | |
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25-2250
| O.2. | Public Hearings | Public Hearing (LDCT-2025-18 Natural Encounters LDC Text Amendment) (First Reading) to add development conditions in Appendix E, Section E105. This will amend Table E1 and create Subsection V. This will add policies in Section 2.135 in the Comprehensive Plan to reference that this property has development restrictions in the LDC. (No Fiscal Impact) | | |
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25-2251
| O.3. | Public Hearings | Public Hearing: (LDCT-2025-19 Berkley & Braddock Text Amendment) (First Reading) to amend Appendix E, Section E105, Parcel Specific Comprehensive Plan Amendments with Conditions. (No Fiscal Impact) | | |
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25-2151
| O.4. | Public Hearings | Public Hearing to consider adoption of a resolution providing notice of intent to use the uniform method for the levy, collection and enforcement of non-ad valorem assessments. | | |
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25-2210
| O.5. | Public Hearings | Public Hearing to consider adoption of a resolution to vacate and close a portion of maintained right-of-way for Second Terrace a/k/a 1st Street North in the Eloise area near Winter Haven. (No fiscal impact) | | |
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25-2226
| R.1. | Consent Agenda | Removal of equipment from inventory as listed on Blanket Removal Form 2230. | | |
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25-2127
| R.2. | Consent Agenda | Approve an amendment to the Interlocal Agreement with the City of Winter Haven for the Renovation of the Chain of Lakes Complex. (The County will contribute one-time funds of approximately $600,000 from Tourist Development Tax funds) | | |
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25-2243
| R.3. | Consent Agenda | SET HEARING: (LDCPAS-2025-17 Berkley & Braddock RL to NAC) to consider the adoption of a Small-Scale Comprehensive Plan Amendment to change the Future Land Use from Residential Low (RL) to Neighborhood Activity Center (NAC) in the Urban Growth Area (UGA) and Auburndale Joint Planning Area (JPA) on 7.95 +/- acres. This case is related to LDCT-2025-19. The suggested adoption hearing date is December 16, 2025, at 9:15 a.m. | | |
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25-2244
| R.4. | Consent Agenda | SET HEARING: (LDCPAS-2025-25 Lake Marion Creek Dr & Pine St) to consider the adoption of a Small-Scale Comprehensive Plan Amendment to change the Future Land Use designation from Development of Regional Impact (DRI) to Convenience Center-X (CCX) in the Utility Enclave Area (UEA) on 1.58 +/- acres. The suggested adoption hearing date is December 16, 2025, at 9:15 a.m. | | |
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25-2245
| R.5. | Consent Agenda | SET HEARING: (LDCPAS-2025-26 Natural Encounters CPA) to consider the adoption of a Small-Scale Comprehensive Plan Amendment to change the Future Land Use designation from Agricultural/Residential Rural (A/RR) to Leisure/Recreation (L/R) in the Transit Supportive Development Area (TSDA) on 33 +/- acres. The suggested adoption hearing date is December 16, 2025, at 9:15 a.m. | | |
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25-2246
| R.6. | Consent Agenda | SET HEARING: (LDCPAS-2025-27 Hwy 542 E Property CPA) to consider the adoption of a Small-Scale Comprehensive Plan Amendment to change the Future Land Use from Residential Suburban (RS) to Business Park Center (BPC) in the Suburban Development Area (SDA) on 12.64 +/- acres. This case is related to LDCD-2025-7. The suggested adoption hearing date is December 16, 2025, at 9:15 a.m. | | |
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25-2242
| R.7. | Consent Agenda | SET HEARING: (LDCD-2025-7 (Hwy 542 E Property Sub-District) to consider the adoption of a Sub-District change on 12.64 +/- acres from Business Park Center-1 (BPC-1) to Business Park Center-2 (BPC-2) in the Suburban Development Area (SDA). This case is related to LDCPAS-2025-27. The suggested adoption hearing date is December 16, 2025, at 9:15 a.m. | | |
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25-2240
| R.8. | Consent Agenda | SET HEARING: (LDCD-2025-6 Hamilton Road Sub-District) to consider the adoption of a Sub-District change on 8.1 +/- acres from Business Park Center-1 (BPC-1) to Business Park Center-2 (BPC-2) in the Urban Growth Area (UGA). The suggested adoption hearing date is December 16, 2025, at 9:15 a.m. | | |
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25-2237
| R.9. | Consent Agenda | Accept Performance Surety in the amount of $39,479.00 in the form of cash for Lake Hamilton Self Storage. (No Fiscal Impact) | | |
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25-2239
| R.10. | Consent Agenda | Accept Performance Surety in the amount of $170,648.56 in the form of Performance Bond No. 0273036 for Pipkin Road Convenience. (No Fiscal Impact) | | |
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25-2238
| R.11. | Consent Agenda | This is a proposed Landscape Maintenance Agreement between Polk County and the Myrtlebrook Preserve Homeowners Association (HOA). The HOA is seeking to place minimal landscaping in portions of the County right-of-way along Myrtle Road, Myrtlebrook Drive, Evergreen Meadows, and Flowering Shrub Street. | | |
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25-2204
| R.12. | Consent Agenda | Approve Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Rehabilitation/Replacement Program 1) Homeowner Assistance Agreement and 2) Grant Agreement for the property located on Tangelo Street in Lake Wales, FL, for Case #RC24-CDBG-001. ($192,076.00 one-time expense). | | |
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25-2205
| R.13. | Consent Agenda | Approve modification of State Housing Initiatives Partnership (SHIP) Rehabilitation program 1) Homeowner Assistance Agreement and 2) Grant Agreement for the property located in Haines City, FL for Case #RC25-SHIP-006 Major Rehabilitation. ($579.00 one-time expense). | | |
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25-2241
| R.14. | Consent Agenda | Approve employee life and disability insurance policy with Hartford Insurance Company, effective January 1, 2026. ($413,759 annual cost) | | |
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25-2236
| R.15. | Consent Agenda | Approve annual excess Workers’ Compensation insurance policy renewal with Midwest Employers Casualty Company, effective January 1, 2026, through December 31, 2026. (one-time annual cost $306,892) | | |
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25-2203
| R.16. | Consent Agenda | Approve the first amendment to the Polk HealthCare Plan Behavioral Health Services Agreement with Ibis Healthcare, Inc. for behavioral health care services. (estimated annual amount less than $100,000) | | |
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25-2209
| R.17. | Consent Agenda | Approve the first amendment to the Polk HealthCare Plan Behavioral Health Services Agreement with Lakeland Regional Health Systems, Inc. and Lakeland Regional Medical Center, Inc. d/b/a Lakeland Regional Health for behavioral health care services. (estimated annual amount less than $100,000) | | |
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25-2183
| R.18. | Consent Agenda | Approve the first amendment to the Polk HealthCare Plan Behavioral Health Services Agreement with Silver Lining Counseling Kerrick Foundation, Inc. for behavioral health care services. (estimated annual amount less than $100,000) | | |
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25-2196
| R.19. | Consent Agenda | Approve the first amendment to the Polk HealthCare Plan Behavioral Health Services Agreement with Wallace Mental Health & Addiction Counseling, LLC for behavioral health care services. (estimated annual amount less than $100,000) | | |
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25-2191
| R.20. | Consent Agenda | Approve the second amendment to the Polk HealthCare Plan Behavioral Health Services Agreement with Central Florida Health Care, Inc. for behavioral health care services. (estimated annual amount less than $100,000) | | |
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25-2193
| R.21. | Consent Agenda | Approve the second amendment to the Polk HealthCare Plan Behavioral Health Services Agreement with Peace River Center for Personal Development, Inc. for behavioral health care services. (Transfer of existing appropriations to medical provider) | | |
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25-2264
| R.22. | Consent Agenda | Approve Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) between Rural and Family Lands Protection Program (RFLPP) of the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, and Polk County to facilitate the acquisition of a perpetual conservation easement on EL-137-25 G-3 Ranch (Property) ($500,000 One-time expense). | | |
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25-2261
| R.23. | Consent Agenda | Approve Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) between Rural and Family Lands Protection Program (RFLPP) of the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, and Polk County to facilitate the acquisition of a perpetual conservation easement on EL-134-25 A, Hunt (Property) (One-time expense $250,000). | | |
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25-2265
| R.24. | Consent Agenda | Approve Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) between Rural and Family Lands Protection Program (RFLPP) of the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, and Polk County to facilitate the acquisition of a perpetual conservation easement on EL-134-25 B, Walters (Property) (One-time expense not to exceed $750,000). | | |
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25-2170
| R.25. | Consent Agenda | Approve selection committee’s recommendation to authorize staff negotiations with Dewberry Engineers, Inc. to provide engineering services for repairs to Circle B Bar Reserve from Hurricane Milton. (No fiscal impact) | | |
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25-2268
| R.26. | Consent Agenda | Approve cooperative agreement with AVI-SPL LLC to provide audio visual equipment, accessories, and services for the Polk County fire training facility. (One-time expense $459,989.01) | | |
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25-2230
| R.27. | Consent Agenda | Approve 2025-2026 Emergency Management Preparedness and Assistance (EMPG) Subgrant Agreement and Certification ($156,910.33 Unanticipated revenue and expense). | | |
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25-2213
| R.28. | Consent Agenda | Approve Right-of-Way Agreement between Robert Vaughn and Polk County in conjunction with the Vaughn Road Improvement Project, Parcel 100. ($13,900 one-time expense) | | |
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25-2221
| R.29. | Consent Agenda | Approve Land Purchase Agreement in conjunction with the purchase of conservation preservation property located in the Lake Wales Ridge Ecosystem Project - Crooked Lake West Area, Silverence parcel ($5,000 one-time expense) | | |
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25-2233
| R.30. | Consent Agenda | Approve Lease Agreement between Polk County and USA Water Ski and Wake Sports Inc., and adopt a resolution authorizing the lease of the associated property. ($13,800 annual revenue) | | |
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25-2222
| R.31. | Consent Agenda | Ratify Quit Claim Deed for additional right-of-way along Cone Road, as requested through the Development Review Process. (No fiscal impact) | | |
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25-2234
| R.32. | Consent Agenda | Accept Quit Claim Deed for additional right-of-way along Thornhill Road as requested through the Development Review Process. (No fiscal impact) | | |
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25-2192
| R.33. | Consent Agenda | Approve Consultant Services Authorization (CSA) No. 22-094-05 with Patel, Greene & Associates, LLC., (Consultant) for engineering services for the design of improvements on the turn lanes of Spirit Lake Road where it intersects US 17. ($163,540.41) | | |
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25-2194
| R.34. | Consent Agenda | Approve Construction Agreement and Resolution with the Florida Department of Transportation. (FDOT) for the SR 60 @ Old Bartow/Lake Wales Road Improvement Project (no fiscal impact). | | |
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25-2228
| R.35. | Consent Agenda | Approve selection committee’s recommendation to authorize staff negotiations with Civil Surv Design Group, Inc. for professional engineering services for Caspian Road Sidewalk design. (No fiscal impact) | | |
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25-2220
| R.36. | Consent Agenda | Approve a New Non-Exclusive Commercial Franchise for FY2025-26 by Griffin Waste Services Tampa Bay - Dumpster Rental / Kabi Investment II, LLC. | | |
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25-2253
| R.37. | Consent Agenda | Approve the FY 2025-2026 Polk County Workforce Development Board d/b/a CareerSource Polk’s Final Budget. (No fiscal impact.) | | |
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25-2254
| R.38. | Consent Agenda | Request Reappointment of Board Members to CareerSource Polk Board of Directors. (No fiscal impact.) | | |
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25-2286
| R.39. | Consent Agenda | SET HEARING on the proposed sale of the Waverly Utility System (water and wastewater) to the City of Lake Wales. Suggested Hearing Date: December 16, 2025, at 9:15 a.m. (No fiscal impact) | | |
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25-2266
| R.40. | Consent Agenda | Adopt Resolution approving the issuance by Housing Finance Authority of Polk County, Florida of its Multifamily Housing Revenue Bonds for Leesburg Leased Housing Associates I, LLLP, or an affiliate thereof, in an amount not to exceed $61,000,000. | | |
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25-2307
| R.41. | Consent Agenda | Adopt Resolution approving Fire Department Burn Ban 25-02 (No fiscal impact.) | | |
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