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Meeting Name: Board of County Commissioners Agenda status: Final-revised
Meeting date/time: 4/1/2025 9:00 AM Minutes status: Final  
Meeting location: Board Room
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25-0469 D.1.Consent AgendaApprove Consent Agenda.ApprovedPass Action details Video Video
25-0478 E.1.County ComptrollerDisbursements.ApprovedPass Action details Video Video
25-0479 E.2.County ComptrollerMinutes of Regular Board meeting held on March 18, 2025.ApprovedPass Action details Video Video
25-0519 G.1.County AttorneyAdopt Resolution Creating a Comprehensive Plan Advisory Committee (CPAC) and approve 15 nominees to serve as Lay Board Appointments on the CPAC.ApprovedPass Action details Video Video
25-0352 H.1.County ManagerApprove a contract to construct and maintain a Joint Use Fire Rescue Station between the City of Bartow and Polk County. (Fiscal impact - Total project $12,000,000, Polk County portion $6,780,000 & City of Bartow portion $5,220,000)ApprovedPass Action details Video Video
25-0324 H.2.County ManagerApprove the Department of Justice FY24 COPS Technology and Equipment Program Invitational Solicitation grant awards and associated budget resolution to establish budget. ($1,559,000 one-time unanticipated revenue).ApprovedPass Action details Video Video
25-0326 H.3.County ManagerApprove purchase of Motorola Dynamic System Resilience Equipment and Implementation Services for the Public Safety Radio System. ($1,553,994.08 one-time expense)ApprovedPass Action details Video Video
25-0438 H.4.County ManagerBuckeye Loop Road Infrastructure Agreement. (Total project cost $780,615.39; developer portion $74,939 and County’s portion $705,676.39)ApprovedPass Action details Video Video
25-0520 H.5.County ManagerApprove agreement with Geosyntec Consultants, Inc. for professional engineering services for the Southeast Landfill. ($424,297.00 One-time expense)ApprovedPass Action details Video Video
25-0500 O.1.Public Hearings - Expedited HearingPublic Hearing (LDCPAS-2024-34 Orchid Springs CPA) (Adoption Hearing) to consider the adoption of an applicant-initiated Small-Scale Comprehensive Plan Map Amendment to change the Future Land Use (FLU) designation from Residential Low (RL) to Residential Medium (RM) on 2.55 +/- acres of a total 5.84 +/- acres near the Winter Haven city limits. (No Fiscal Impact)ApprovedPass Action details Video Video
25-0502 O.2.Public Hearings - Expedited HearingPublic Hearing (LDCT-2024-28 I-4 SAP LDC Text Amendment) (First Reading) to amend Chapter 4, Section 401.01, I-4/NE Parkway Plan Districts, to remove outdated criteria and requirements for residential development from the I-4 Selected Area Plan (SAP). (No Fiscal Impact).   Action details Video Video
25-0503 O.3.Public Hearings - Expedited HearingPublic Hearing (LDCT-2025-2 INST-2 LDC Text Amendment) (First Reading) to allow Vehicle Service, Mechanical and outdoor storage in the Institutional-2 (INST-2) land use district. (No Fiscal Impact).   Action details Video Video
25-0499 P.1.Public HearingsPublic Hearing (LDCPAL-2024-15 ILE Text CPA) (Adoption Hearing) for a Large-Scale Comprehensive Plan text amendment to Policies 2.130-B3.3 and 2.130B3.4 regarding duplexes in Office Center-X (OCX) and sewer connection in Section 2.130-B Indian Lakes Estates (ILE). This case is related to LDC-2024-24, a companion Land Development Code Text Amendment. (No Fiscal Impact)DeniedPass Action details Video Video
25-0501 P.2.Public HearingsPublic Hearing (LDCT-2024-24, Chapter 4, Section 402.C) (Adoption Hearing) to consider the adoption of LDCT-2024-24, a County-initiated request to create a new use table for Pre-DRI #2, commonly known as Indian Lake Estates, and add language regarding sewer connections and duplexes in Office Center (OCX) with conditions. No Fiscal Impact.DeniedPass Action details Video Video
25-0487 P.3.Public HearingsPublic Hearing to consider the adoption of an ordinance providing procedure requirements to close Polk County-owned roads.ApprovedPass Action details Video Video
25-0466 P.4.Public HearingsPublic Hearing to consider adoption of a resolution to vacate a portion of a platted public drainage-retention easement as shown on the plat of Pineview Estates Phase II, Mulberry, Florida. (No fiscal impact)ApprovedPass Action details Video Video
25-0488 P.5.Public HearingsPublic Hearing to consider adoption of a resolution to vacate any County or public interest in a 30-foot-wide strip of land lying adjacent to the east of Parcel ID Numbers 272822-000000-031010/031030. (No fiscal impact)ApprovedPass Action details Video Video
25-0513 R.1.Consent AgendaRemoval of equipment from inventory as listed on Blanket Removal Form 2214.ApprovedPass Action details Not available
25-0504 R.2.Consent AgendaSET HEARING: (LDCPAS-2025-4 Bradley Junction Fire Station CPA) to consider the adoption of a Small-Scale Comprehensive Plan Amendment to change the Future Land Use from Rural Cluster Center-Residential (RCC-R) to Institutional-1 (INST-1) on ±8.13 acres to recognize an existing Water Treatment Facility and County Fire Rescue Station in the Rural Development Area (RDA). The suggested adoption hearing date is April 15, 2025, at 9:15 a.m.ApprovedPass Action details Not available
25-0505 R.3.Consent AgendaSET HEARING: (LDCPAS-2025-6 ABC Road Caloosa Fire Station CPA) to consider the adoption of a Small-Scale Comprehensive Plan Amendment to change the Future Land Use from Agricultural/Residential Rural (A/RRX) to Institutional-1 (INSTX) on ±5.82 acres for a new County Fire Rescue Station in the Rural Development Area (RDA) and Southeast Polk SAP. The suggested adoption hearing date is April 15, 2025, at 9:15 a.m.ApprovedPass Action details Not available
25-0506 R.4.Consent AgendaSET HEARING: (LDCT-2025-3 Stressed Basins LDC Text Amendment) to amend Chapter 1, Section 105, Relationship to other regulations; Chapter 2, Section 227, Filling and Excavating; Chapter 7, Section 703, Concurrency, and Section 740, Storm Water Management; Chapter 10, Definitions; and Appendix A, Section A102, Seasonal High Water Table. The suggested hearing dates are, first reading on April 15, 2025, at 9:15 a.m. and the second reading on May 6, 2025, at 9:15 a.m.ApprovedPass Action details Not available
25-0507 R.5.Consent AgendaSET HEARING: (LDCT-2025-4 Public Notice LDC Text Amendment) to amend Chapter 9, Section 960, Public Notice, subsection 960.A Types of Public Notice. The suggested hearing dates are, first reading on April 15, 2025, at 9:15 a.m. and the second reading on May 6, 2025, at 9:15 a.m.ApprovedPass Action details Not available
25-0508 R.6.Consent AgendaSET HEARING: (LDCT-2025-6 Mobile Homes allowed in all plats prior to 1971) to amend Section 303, Individual Mobile Homes. The suggested hearing dates are, first reading on April 15, 2025, at 9:15 a.m. and the second reading on May 6, 2025, at 9:15 a.m.ApprovedPass Action details Not available
25-0498 R.7.Consent AgendaPerch Lake Road Plat for Conditional Approval. (No Fiscal Impact)ApprovedPass Action details Not available
25-0493 R.8.Consent AgendaAccept El Carwash 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
25-0494 R.9.Consent AgendaAccept a one-year warranty and cash surety in the amount of $4,483.29 for El Carwash. (No fiscal Impact)ApprovedPass Action details Not available
25-0495 R.10.Consent AgendaAccept Performance Surety in the amount of $2,367,755.54 in the form of Performance Bond No. US00145971SU25A for Fox Branch Ranch Phase 2. (No Fiscal Impact)ApprovedPass Action details Not available
25-0496 R.11.Consent AgendaAccept Performance Surety in the amount of $724,360.43 in the form of Performance Bond No. 47SUR300214011189 for Keen’s Grove Plat. (No Fiscal Impact)ApprovedPass Action details Not available
25-0497 R.12.Consent AgendaAccept Performance Surety in the amount of $1,797,703.65 in the form of Performance Bond No. 47SUR300214011188 for Myrtlebrook Preserve. (No Fiscal Impact)ApprovedPass Action details Not available
25-0481 R.13.Consent AgendaApprove modification of State Housing Initiatives Partnership (SHIP) Rehabilitation program Homeowner Assistance Agreement and Grant Agreement for the property located in Haines City, FL., for Case #RC23-SHIP-003. ($2,449.00 one-time expense).ApprovedPass Action details Not available
25-0417 R.14.Consent AgendaApprove piggyback agreement with Forerunner Technologies, Inc. for telephone system maintenance and equipment ($350,000 estimated recurring annual expense)ApprovedPass Action details Not available
25-0472 R.15.Consent AgendaResolution authorizing the submittal of a Florida Boating Improvement Program Grant Application with the Florida Fish & Wildlife Conservation Commission Florida. (No fiscal impact)   Action details Not available
25-0428 R.16.Consent AgendaAmendment #1 with INDIGITAL for 911 Services and Software License (Total cost $122,399.80).ApprovedPass Action details Not available
25-0486 R.17.Consent AgendaDeclare surplus and authorize the private conveyance of the County’s interest in Parcel ID Number 242822-000000-042019 to Hulbert Homes, Inc. ($1,632 one-time revenue)ApprovedPass Action details Not available
25-0468 R.18.Consent AgendaAuthorize an Easement to the City of Lakeland in conjunction with electric service to the Eaton Park Fire Station. (No fiscal impact)ApprovedPass Action details Not available
25-0480 R.19.Consent AgendaApprove Release of Easements for drainage easements adjacent to Buckeye Loop Road in conjunction with development. (No fiscal impact)ApprovedPass Action details Not available
25-0484 R.20.Consent AgendaApprove Release of Easement for drainage easement adjacent to K-Ville Avenue (CR 542) in conjunction with development. (No fiscal Impact)ApprovedPass Action details Not available
25-0517 R.21.Consent AgendaAccept instrument for additional right-of-way along Old Highway 37 as requested through the Development Review Process. (No fiscal impact)ApprovedPass Action details Not available
25-0522 R.22.Consent AgendaAuthorize a County Deed to Polk Regional Water Cooperative in conjunction with its Southeast Wellfield and Water Production Facility Project. (No fiscal impact)ApprovedPass Action details Not available
25-0420 R.23.Consent AgendaRequest Board approve the correction of a Scrivener’s Error on an agenda item regarding a budget resolution and CIP budget amendment that was approved at the February 6, 2024 Board meeting, a CIP amendment, and a budget amendment to correct the current year adopted budget ($800,000.00 one-time revenue and expense transfer).ApprovedPass Action details Not available
25-0444 R.24.Consent AgendaApprove Consultant Services Authorization (CSA) No. 22-091-04 with Kisinger Campo & Associates, Corp. (Consultant) to provide professional engineering services in connection to the preparation of initial engineering documents and 15% Line and Grade plans for the design of the Avon Park Cutoff Rd Bridge No. 164312 Replacement Project, CIP Amendment and budget transfer. ($188,345.00 one-time expense)ApprovedPass Action details Not available
25-0471 R.25.Consent AgendaApprove Consultant Services Authorization (CSA) No. 22-095-05 with Rummel, Klepper & Kahl, LLP, (Consultant) for engineering services for the Wilder Road Sidewalk project. ($164,860.00 one-time expense).ApprovedPass Action details Not available
25-0473 R.26.Consent AgendaApprove Consultant Services Authorization (CSA) No. 22-083-03 with Burgess and Niple, Inc., (Consultant) for final design services for stormwater conveyance improvements in the vicinity of the Georgetowne Manor Subdivision on Ariana Street ($106,897.18 one-time expense)ApprovedPass Action details Not available
25-0475 R.27.Consent AgendaApprove Consultant Services Authorization 2024-011-07 with Dewberry Engineers, Inc. for the Cherry Hill Direct Potable Reuse (DPR) Pilot - Ongoing Operations and Permitting Project (Not to exceed a one-time expense totaling $444,186.13)ApprovedPass Action details Not available
25-0404 R.28.Consent AgendaApprove Amendment No. 2 to Agreement 17-063 with Carollo Engineers, Inc. to provide Part 3 construction administration services for the Gibson Oaks Water Production Facility (WPF) ($136,477.00 one-time expense)ApprovedPass Action details Not available
25-0470 R.29.Consent AgendaEntry and Access Agreement between The Nature Conservancy and Orange County, Polk County, Tohopekaliga Water Authority, and the Central Florida Tourism Oversight District f/k/a Reedy Creek Improvement District for water supply monitoring. (No fiscal impact)ApprovedPass Action details Not available
25-0521 R.30.Consent AgendaApprove piggyback agreement with Gaston Tree Debris Recycling, L.L.C. (Gaston) for yard waste processing services at the North Central Landfill (estimated $1,300,000 expense)ApprovedPass Action details Not available
25-0512 R.31.Consent AgendaConsider approval of the proposed settlement in the matter of Leigh Ashley v. Polk County Board of County Commissioners; $150,000.00 one-time expense.ApprovedPass Action details Not available
25-0510 R.32.Consent AgendaConsider approval of the proposed settlement in the matter of Christopher Foster v. Polk County Board of County Commissioners; $100,000.00 one-time expense.ApprovedPass Action details Not available
25-0511 R.33.Consent AgendaConsider approval of the proposed settlement in the matter of Jason Griffin v. Polk County Board of County Commissioners; $65,000.00 one-time expenseApprovedPass Action details Not available