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Meeting Name: Board of County Commissioners Agenda status: Final-revised
Meeting date/time: 10/7/2025 9:00 AM Minutes status: Draft  
Meeting location: Board Room
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25-1690 C.1.Consent AgendaApprove Consent Agenda.   Not available Video Video
25-1691 D.1.County ComptrollerDisbursements.   Not available Video Video
25-1692 D.2.County ComptrollerMinutes of Regular Board meeting held on September 16, 2025, and Budget Public Hearings held on September 8, 2025, and September 15, 2025.   Not available Video Video
25-1810 G.1.County ManagerConfirm the appointment of Ms. Tabitha Biehl to serve as the Director of the Polk County Parks & Natural Resources Division.   Not available Video Video
25-1796 G.2.County ManagerApprove agreement with The S/L/A/M Collaborative, Inc. for architectural & engineering services for the Courts & County Annex Building - Phase I. ($494,337.00 one-time expense)   Not available Video Video
25-1802 G.3.County ManagerApprove piggyback agreement with LucyRx Health Solutions, Inc. to provide pharmacy benefit services for the Polk HealthCare Plan. ($7.9 million estimated recurring expense)   Not available Video Video
25-1707 G.4.County ManagerApprove the contract with Peace River Center for Personal Development, Inc. for the proposed purchase of property and renovations of a building. (Total amount not-to-exceed $1,600,000)   Not available Video Video
25-1715 J.1.Commissioner District 4Appoint Cassandra Richards as a member of the Sidewalk Advisory Committee for the three-year term, October 1, 2025, through September 30, 2028.   Not available Video Video
25-1695 M.1.Lay Board AppointmentsAppoint Brian Yates as a member of the Tourist Development Council effective October 23, 2025.   Not available Video Video
25-1696 M.2.Lay Board AppointmentsAppoint Eugene “Gene” Conrad as a member of the Tourist Development Council to fulfill the remainder of Katherine “Kate” Johnson’s (LEGOLAND) four-year term which ends April 30, 2027.   Not available Video Video
25-1781 N.1.Public Hearings - Expedited HearingPublic Hearing (LDCD-2025-5 Bowling Green District Change) (Adoption Hearing) to consider the adoption of a Land Development Code Sub-District Map change from Rural Cluster Center-Residential (RCC-R) to Rural Cluster Center-Commercial (RCC) on ±1.02 acres.   Not available Video Video
25-1782 N.2.Public Hearings - Expedited HearingPublic Hearing (LDCPAS-2025-20 Willow Oak Fire Station) (Adoption Hearing) to consider the adoption of a Small-Scale Comprehensive Plan Amendment to change from Residential Suburban (RS) to Institutional (INST) on ±2.15 acres for a future Polk County Fire Rescue Station.   Not available Video Video
25-1783 N.3.Public Hearings - Expedited HearingPublic Hearing (LDCT-2025-13 Non-Phosphate Mining Exemption) (First Reading) to consider the adoption of an ordinance amending the Land Development Code to allow an exemption for fill material excavation associated with approved phosphate mines and gypsum stacks. (No Fiscal Impact)   Not available Video Video
25-1790 R.1.Consent AgendaConsider adoption of a Resolution authorizing the issuance of Public Facilities Revenue Refunding Bonds to refinance outstanding debt for annual interest savings.   Not available Not available
25-1664 R.2.Consent AgendaReport 2025-09 Campground Cash Control Review.   Not available Not available
25-1693 R.3.Consent AgendaProposed Fiscal Year 2025-2026 budgets for Westside Haines City, Willowbrook, Wind Meadows South, and Woodland Ranch Estates Community Development Districts.   Not available Not available
25-1701 R.4.Consent AgendaRemoval of equipment from inventory as listed on Blanket Removal Form 2226.   Not available Not available
25-1712 R.5.Consent AgendaApprove Sponsorship Agreement with Bok Tower Gardens, Inc. for five events occurring during FY 25/26. ($266,055 one-time expense) (Arts, Culture & Heritage)   Not available Not available
25-1714 R.6.Consent AgendaApprove Sponsorship Agreement with Florida Children’s Museum, Inc. for six events occurring during FY 25/26. ($238,733 one-time expense) (Arts, Culture & Heritage)   Not available Not available
25-1713 R.7.Consent AgendaApprove Sponsorship Agreement with Bonnet Springs Park, Inc. for six events occurring during FY 25/26. ($150,908 one-time expense) (Arts, Culture & Heritage)   Not available Not available
25-1784 R.8.Consent AgendaSET HEARING: (LDCD-2025-3 Hamilton Road Sub-District) to consider the adoption of a sub-district change from Business Park Center (BPC-1) to Business Park Center-2 (BPC-2) on +/-38 acres within in the Urban Growth Area (UGA) and Rural Development Area (RDA). The suggested adoption hearing date is October 21, 2025, at 9:15 a.m.   Not available Not available
25-1785 R.9.Consent AgendaSET HEARING: (LDCPAS-2025-15 Crescent Rd CPA) to consider the adoption of a Small-Scale Comprehensive Plan Amendment to change the Future Land Use from Residential Medium (RMX) to Employment Center (ECX) on 17.42 +/- acres located within the Transit Supportive Development Area (TSDA). The suggested adoption hearing date is October 21, 2025, at 9:15 a.m.   Not available Not available
25-1786 R.10.Consent AgendaSET HEARING: (LDCPAS-2025-16 Osprey Creek CPA) 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 Residential Low (RL-1) on 17.48 +/- acres within the Rural Development Area (RDA) The suggested adoption hearing date is October 21, 2025, at 9:15 a.m.   Not available Not available
25-1770 R.11.Consent AgendaApprove the release of a surety in the amount of $2,785,273.37 in the form of Performance Bond No. 41K236939 for Banana Road\Millstone. (No Fiscal Impact)   Not available Not available
25-1771 R.12.Consent AgendaAccept Banana Road\Millstone 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
25-1772 R.13.Consent AgendaAccept a one-year warranty and surety in the amount of $233,235.31 in the form of Maintenance Bond No. 41K236939 for Banana Road\Millstone. (No Fiscal Impact)   Not available Not available
25-1775 R.14.Consent AgendaApprove the release of a surety in the amount of $5,693,471.50 in the form of Performance Bond No. FGAC-25005 Garden Hills at Providence Phase 3. (No fiscal impact)   Not available Not available
25-1776 R.15.Consent AgendaAccept Garden Hills at Providence Phase 3 potable water and wastewater utility system improvements for ownership, operation, and maintenance by Polk County Utilities. (No Fiscal Impact)   Not available Not available
25-1773 R.16.Consent AgendaAccept a one-year warranty and cash surety in the amount of $1,334.22 for Dollar General Store 30973. (No Fiscal Impact)   Not available Not available
25-1780 R.17.Consent AgendaAccept Performance Surety in the amount of $40,656.83 in the form of Performance Bond No. 101585674 for Posh Lakeland Highland. (No Fiscal Impact)   Not available Not available
25-1777 R.18.Consent AgendaApprove the release of a cash surety in the amount of $1,555.00 for Heartland Dental. (No Fiscal Impact)   Not available Not available
25-1778 R.19.Consent AgendaRelease of Standby Letter of Credit No. 211763771-27871801 in the amount of $661,936.00 for completion of improvements to W. Daughtery Road. (No Fiscal Impact)   Not available Not available
25-1774 R.20.Consent AgendaApprove recommended changes to the functional classification of select Polk County roads: Kidd School Road, Lake Shipp Drive, Nest Egg Road and 9th Street. (No Fiscal Impact)   Not available Not available
25-1641 R.21.Consent AgendaApprove State Housing Initiative Partnership (SHIP) Program rehabilitation/replacement program 1) Homeowner Assistance Agreement and 2) Grant Agreement for property located in Fort Meade, FL, for Case #RC25-SHIP-008. ($201,660.00 one-time expense).   Not available Not available
25-1685 R.22.Consent AgendaApprove SHIP rehabilitation/replacement 1) Homeowner Assistance Agreement and 2) Grant Agreement for property located in Lake Wales, FL, for Case#RC24-SHIP-011. ($186,882.00 one-time expense).   Not available Not available
25-1688 R.23.Consent AgendaApprove State Housing Initiative Partnership (SHIP) Program rehabilitation/replacement program 1) Homeowner Assistance Agreement and 2) Grant Agreement for property located in Bartow, FL, for Case # RC25-SHIP-004. ($185,852.00 one-time expense).   Not available Not available
25-1789 R.24.Consent AgendaRatify and approve correction of a scrivener’s error and inclusion of Exhibit A (Legal Description) and Exhibit B (Other Applicable Laws and Regulations) to the Tri-Party Agreement for State Housing Initiatives Program (SHIP) Funding for Grove Manor II Apartments, Lake Wales. (No fiscal impact).   Not available Not available
25-1625 R.25.Consent AgendaApprove a piggyback agreement with Konica Minolta Business Solutions U.S.A., Inc. for copier leases and managed print services for all county divisions. ($350,000.00 estimated recurring annual expense)   Not available Not available
25-1622 R.26.Consent AgendaApprove a piggyback agreement with HP Computing and Printing Inc. for the purchase of multi-function copiers and maintenance services for all county divisions. ($150,000.00 estimated recurring annual expense)   Not available Not available
25-1800 R.27.Consent AgendaApprove Aviation Insurance Policy Renewal - Chubb/Westchester Fire Insurance Company, effective October 31, 2025, through October 31, 2026. ($257,040.20)   Not available Not available
25-1740 R.28.Consent AgendaApprove the amendment and restatement to the contract with Florida Department of Health in Polk County to provide dental services to eligible low-income county residents. (total amount not to exceed $500,000 annually)   Not available Not available
25-1678 R.29.Consent AgendaApprove renewal agreement for core public health services with the Florida Department of Health in Polk County. ($380,000 not-to-exceed one-time expense)   Not available Not available
25-1799 R.30.Consent AgendaRatify July 16, 2024, agenda item with Trane U.S., Inc. relative to Agreement No. 2022-100 to increase the annual estimated recurring expense to $7,500,000.00.   Not available Not available
25-1665 R.31.Consent AgendaApprove Consultant Services Agreement (CSA) No. 2021-032-06 with CMHM Architects, Inc. to provide design, engineering and permitting services for the Parks and Natural Resources Saddle Creek Park Office/Maintenance Area. ($207,510.00 one-time expense)   Not available Not available
25-1689 R.32.Consent AgendaModification No. 01 to Consultant Services Authorization (CSA) No.2021-031-02 with SLAM for an Indigent Health Care (IHC) (Community Health Care) Renovation Study as a scope of services expansion to include a master planning study for select Polk County-owned properties located in the east Bartow campus area. ($97,992.00 one-time expense)   Not available Not available
25-1623 R.33.Consent AgendaApprove agreement with Miller Construction Management, Inc. to provide pre-construction services for the Bradley Junction Fire Rescue Station. ($28,556.77 pre-construction services one-time expense).   Not available Not available
25-1624 R.34.Consent AgendaApprove agreement with Miller Construction Management, Inc. to provide pre-construction services for the Caloosa Lake Fire Rescue Station. ($28,556.77 pre-construction services one-time expense).   Not available Not available
25-1762 R.35.Consent AgendaSET HEARING to consider a request to vacate deeded and maintained right-of-way for J Day Drive. (Suggested hearing date is October 21, 2025 at 9:00a.m. or immediately following the regular agenda)   Not available Not available
25-1618 R.36.Consent AgendaAdopt a Resolution of Necessity authorizing condemnation for transportation improvements to Vaughn Road, Project No. 5400245. (No fiscal impact)   Not available Not available
25-1702 R.37.Consent AgendaAccept Quit Claim Deed for property being donated for conservation preservation, Goodlake parcel. (No fiscal impact)   Not available Not available
25-1745 R.38.Consent AgendaApprove Land Purchase Agreement in conjunction with the purchase of conservation preservation property located in the Lake Wales Ridge Ecosystem Project - Crooked Lake West Area, Forsythe parcel ($3,000 one-time expense)   Not available Not available
25-1750 R.39.Consent AgendaAccept a Drainage Easement for drainage improvements along Woodgreen Lane. (No fiscal impact)   Not available Not available
25-1751 R.40.Consent AgendaAuthorize a County Deed to Tree-O Groves, Inc. to clear title to a strip of property located off of White Road in Lake Alfred. (No fiscal impact)   Not available Not available
25-1752 R.41.Consent AgendaApprove maintained right-of-way maps for Lake Fox Drive East, Sand Lake Road/L. Stenger Road, Weiberg Road/Edwards Road, and Weita Road. (No fiscal impact)   Not available Not available
25-1758 R.42.Consent AgendaApprove Release of Easements for drainage easements adjacent to Wabash Avenue and 10th Street West over City of Lakeland property. (No fiscal impact)   Not available Not available
25-1761 R.43.Consent AgendaApprove Third Amendment to Lease No. 345 Extension Agreement and Third Amendment to Lease No. 346 Extension Agreement between Polk County and Mid Florida Community Services, Inc., D/B/A You Thrive Florida, a Florida not for profit corporation. (No Fiscal Impact)   Not available Not available
25-1788 R.44.Consent AgendaApprove Agreements for Transfer of Public Roads between the City of Haines City and Polk County for a portions of FDC Grove Road and Park Place Boulevard and authorize County Deeds for the rights-of-way associated therewith. (No fiscal impact)   Not available Not available
25-1764 R.45.Consent AgendaApprove construction contract with Helicon Foundation Repair Systems, Inc. for the Old Bartow Road sinkhole repair ($370,534.50 one-time expense )   Not available Not available
25-1499 R.46.Consent AgendaApprove a revenue-only budget transfer within the Northridge Trail Phase 1, Segment 1 Grant Fund for the FY 24/25 Budget. ($5,000,000.00 one-time transfer).   Not available Not available
25-1721 R.47.Consent AgendaApprove a State-Funded Grant Agreement and associated resolution with the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) for the Thompson Nursery Road (TNR) Phase I Extension. ($3,276,934.00 one-time revenue)   Not available Not available
25-1683 R.48.Consent AgendaAdopt a Resolution Setting Speed Limits on County Road 557 (Buena Vista Drive), near Lake Alfred. ($3,111.89 one-time expense)   Not available Not available
25-1687 R.49.Consent AgendaAdopt a Resolution Setting Parking Restrictions on Orchid Drive, near Haines City ($1,035.76 one-time expense)   Not available Not available
25-1684 R.50.Consent AgendaAdopt a Resolution Setting Speed Limit on Eastside Drive South, near Lakeland. ($277.76 one-time expense)   Not available Not available
25-1680 R.51.Consent AgendaAdopt a Resolution Setting Speed Limits on Adams Barn Road, near Auburndale. ($242.40 one-time expense)   Not available Not available
25-1682 R.52.Consent AgendaAdopt a Resolution Setting Speed Limits on Bomber Road, near Winter Haven. ($242.40 one-time expense)   Not available Not available
25-1681 R.53.Consent AgendaAdopt a Resolution Setting Speed Limit on Bennett Street and Roels Street, near Haines City. ($222.27 one-time expense)   Not available Not available
25-1490 R.54.Consent AgendaApprove a CIP Amendment and budget transfer to CR 557 Widening Project Grant Fund for the FY 24/25 Budget. ($89,434 one-time transfer).   Not available Not available
25-1520 R.55.Consent AgendaApprove Modification No. 2 to Consultant Services Authorization (CSA) 18-060-03 with Jones Edmunds & Associates, Inc for the Crooked Lake Park Receivership - Wastewater Treatment Facility (WWTF) Abandonment and Lift Station Replacements project ($30,695.26 one-time expense); and approve a CIP amendment and budget transfer to reconcile the FY 25 project budget ($1,050,000 one-time transfer).   Not available Not available
25-1805 R.56.Consent AgendaApprove piggyback with US Submergent Technologies, LLC for tank cleaning services at wastewater treatment facilities. ($100,000.00 estimated recurring annual expense)   Not available Not available
25-1632 R.57.Consent AgendaApprove a Non-Exclusive Commercial Franchise for FY2025-26 by JR Dumpster Rentals.   Not available Not available
25-1633 R.58.Consent AgendaApprove a Non-Exclusive Commercial Franchise for FY2025-26 by Waste Management Inc.   Not available Not available
25-1635 R.59.Consent AgendaApprove a Non-Exclusive Commercial Franchise for FY2025-26 by Roggen Clyne Development.   Not available Not available
25-1769 R.60.Consent AgendaApprove request for New License of Non-Exclusive Commercial Franchise for FY2025-26 by Preferred Dumpster, LLC.   Not available Not available
25-1765 R.61.Consent AgendaApprove renewal for Non-Exclusive Commercial Franchise for Fiscal year 2025-26 with Florida Roll-Off Solution, LLC.   Not available Not available
25-1766 R.62.Consent AgendaApprove renewal of Non-Exclusive Commercial Franchise for FY2025-26 by Republic Services of FL LP.   Not available Not available
25-1767 R.63.Consent AgendaApprove renewal of Non-Exclusive Commercial Franchise for FY2025-26 by Coastal Waste & Recycling of Central Florida, LLC.   Not available Not available
25-1768 R.64.Consent AgendaApprove renewal of Non-Exclusive Commercial Franchise for FY2025-26 by Steel Smith, LLC.   Not available Not available
25-1795 R.65.Consent AgendaApprove renewal for Non-Exclusive Commercial Franchise for FY2025-26 by JJ’s Waste & Recycling, LLC.   Not available Not available
25-1739 R.66.Consent AgendaApprove a budget amendment and transfer from the Supervisor of Elections (SOE) operating budget to capital for the purchase of five vehicles. ($206,000 one-time transfer)   Not available Not available
25-1792 R.67.Consent AgendaAdopt resolution amending and combining the Solivita Phase 1 legal description by combining all phases of Solivita Special Street Lighting Areas into one single Solivita Phase 1 Special Street Lighting district.   Not available Not available
25-1797 R.68.Consent AgendaAdopt resolution abolishing and dissolving the Fairways Lake Estates Phase IV Special Street Lighting District.   Not available Not available
25-1801 R.69.Consent AgendaAdopt Resolution Establishing Guidelines for Submitting Grant Applications and Accepting Grant Awards on behalf of Polk County   Not available Not available