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Meeting Name: Board of County Commissioners Agenda status: Final-revised
Meeting date/time: 5/6/2025 9:00 AM Minutes status: Draft  
Meeting location: Board Room
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25-0702 B.1.Ceremonial ProclamationNational Water Safety Month   Not available Video Video
25-0668 D.1.Consent AgendaApprove Consent Agenda.   Not available Video Video
25-0669 E.1.County ComptrollerDisbursements.   Not available Video Video
25-0670 E.2.County ComptrollerMinutes of Regular Board meeting held on April 15, 2025.   Not available Video Video
25-0738 H.1.County ManagerApprove agreement with Carollo Engineers, Inc. to provide Part 1 engineering services for improvements to the Northwest Regional Wastewater Treatment Facility. ($3,249,568.00 one-time expense)   Not available Video Video
25-0749 H.2.County ManagerUtility infrastructure agreement with Clayton Properties Group, Inc. for the Touchstone Development Force Main Extension. ($3,064,574 One-time Expense)   Not available Video Video
25-0754 H.3.County ManagerApprove State-Funded Supplemental Agreement with the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) to accept $2,500,000.00 in construction funding for the North Ridge Trail Project, associated resolutions, CIP Amendment, and resolution to establish budget ($2,500,000.00 one-time unanticipated revenue)   Not available Video Video
25-0744 H.4.County ManagerApprove Land Purchase Agreement between Ruby K. Branson, Trustee of Ruby K. Branson Trust and Polk County in conjunction with a proposed new EMS/Fire Rescue station, CIP Amendment, and budget transfer. ($1,420,000 one-time expense)   Not available Video Video
25-0707 O.1.Public Hearings - Expedited HearingPublic Hearing (LDCPAL-2024-14 Poinciana Subdivision CPA Amendment) (Transmittal Hearing) to consider the adoption of a Large-Scale Comprehensive Plan Amendment to change the Future Land Use designation on 160 acres from Agricultural/Residential-Rural (A/RR) to Residential-Low (RL) and Rural Development Area (RDA) to Utility Enclave Area (UEA). (No Fiscal Impact).   Not available Video Video
25-0710 O.2.Public Hearings - Expedited HearingPublic Hearing (LDCT-2025-3 Stressed Basins and Stormwater Management) (Adoption Hearing) to consider a County-initiated request to amend to multiple sections of the Land Development Code text to address stressed drainage basins, and improve stormwater management standards. (No Fiscal Impact)   Not available Video Video
25-0711 O.3.Public Hearings - Expedited HearingPublic Hearing (LDCT-2025-4 1,000 Foot Public Hearing Mailer Radius) (Adoption Hearing) to consider a County-initiated LDC Text amendment to Chapter 9 Development Review Procedures, Section 960(A), Types of Public Notice, by removing the current text of a 500-foot distance in which mail notices are to be sent to area property owners and replacing it with 1,000 feet. (No Fiscal Impact)   Not available Video Video
25-0713 O.4.Public Hearings - Expedited HearingPublic Hearing (LDCT-2025-6 Mobile Homes in Plats Prior to 1971) (Adoption Hearing) to consider a County-initiated request for the adoption of an LDC Text amendment to Chapter 3 Conditional Uses, Section 303, Criteria for Conditional Uses, Individual Mobile Homes, to allow mobile homes by right in subdivision plats recorded prior to May 20, 1971. (No Fiscal Impact)   Not available Video Video
25-0712 O.5.Public Hearings - Expedited HearingPublic Hearing (LDCT-2025-5 Coops & Roosters LDC Text Amendment) (First Reading) to reduce the setbacks for structures intended for the feeding and sheltering of livestock and fowl from 50 to 10 feet and prohibiting roosters and other disruptive fowl on properties less than one-half acre. (No Fiscal Impact).   Not available Video Video
25-0705 P.1.Public HearingsPublic Hearing (LDCDD-2025-1/ North Power Line Road 4th CDD Expansion) to consider the adoption of an applicant-initiated ordinance to expand an existing Community Development District (CDD) located partially in both Davenport and the unincorporated areas of the County. (No Fiscal Impact)   Not available Video Video
25-0685 P.2.Public HearingsPublic Hearing to consider adoption of an ordinance granting an Economic Development Ad Valorem Tax Exemption to a new business, Supply Properties II, LLC, and approval of a Performance Agreement with the company.   Not available Video Video
25-0680 P.3.Public HearingsPublic Hearing to consider adoption of an ordinance repealing Ordinance 22-054, the Economic Development Ad Valorem Tax Exemption for Lineage Logistics Services, LLC   Not available Video Video
25-0686 P.4.Public HearingsPublic Hearing to consider adoption of an ordinance amending Ordinance 22-018, the Economic Development Ad Valorem Tax Exemption for Publix Super Markets, Inc. (IT Headquarters).   Not available Video Video
25-0708 P.5.Public HearingsPublic Hearing (LDCPAL-2024-17 Stuart Thornhill Road CPA) (Transmittal Hearing). This is an applicant-initiated Comprehensive Plan Map Amendment to change 326.92 acres from Agricultural/Residential-Rural (A/RR) to Residential-Low (RL), Residential-Low (RL) to Residential-Medium (RM), and from Rural Development Area (RDA) to Urban Growth Area (UGA) on the Future Land Use Map. (No Fiscal Impact).   Not available Video Video
25-0706 P.6.Public HearingsPublic Hearing (LDCPAL-2024-13 Alderman Road CPA) (Transmittal Hearing). This is an applicant-initiated Comprehensive Plan Map Amendment to change from Agricultural/ Residential Rural (A/RR) and Residential Low (RL) to Business Park Center (BPC) on 75.0± acres of a parent tract of 166.0± acres, and a related text amendment to Appendix 2.135 adding a reference that the subject site has development conditions in Appendix E of the Land Development Code (LDCT-2024-20), and relating to the 166.0± acre parent tract and a sub-district change from Business Park Center-1 (BPC1) to Business Park Center-2 (BPC2) on 51.0± acres (LDCD-2024-7). (No Fiscal Impact)   Not available Video Video
25-0706 P.6.Public HearingsPublic Hearing (LDCPAL-2024-13 Alderman Road CPA) (Transmittal Hearing). This is an applicant-initiated Comprehensive Plan Map Amendment to change from Agricultural/ Residential Rural (A/RR) and Residential Low (RL) to Business Park Center (BPC) on 75.0± acres of a parent tract of 166.0± acres, and a related text amendment to Appendix 2.135 adding a reference that the subject site has development conditions in Appendix E of the Land Development Code (LDCT-2024-20), and relating to the 166.0± acre parent tract and a sub-district change from Business Park Center-1 (BPC1) to Business Park Center-2 (BPC2) on 51.0± acres (LDCD-2024-7). (No Fiscal Impact)   Not available Video Video
25-0709 P.7.Public HearingsPublic Hearing (LDCT-2024-20 Alderman Road Text Amendment) (First Reading). This is an applicant-initiated Development Code text amendment to Appendix E adding Conditions for development on parent tracts totaling 166.0± acres, related to a Large Scale Comprehensive Plan Future Land Use designation change (LDCPAL-2024-13) from Agricultural/ Residential Rural (A/RR) and Residential Low (RL) to Business Park Center (BPC) on 75.0± acres, a Text Amendment to Appendix 2.135, and a sub-district change from Business Park Center-1 (BPC1) to Business Park Center-2 (BPC2) on 51.0± acres (LDCD-2024-7). (No Fiscal Impact)   Not available Video Video
25-0725 P.8.Public HearingsPublic Hearing to consider the adoption of an Ordinance of the Polk County Board of County Commissioners prohibiting camping on certain property, unless specifically authorized.   Not available Video Video
25-0667 R.1.Consent AgendaProposed Fiscal Year 2025/2026 budgets for City Center, Crossroads Village Center, Davenport Road South, Eagle Trace, Holly Hill Road East, Lucerne Park and Towne Park Community Development Districts.   Not available Not available
25-0681 R.2.Consent AgendaRemoval of equipment from inventory as listed on Blanket Removal Form 2216.   Not available Not available
25-0682 R.3.Consent AgendaAppoint property custodian for the Utilities Division.   Not available Not available
25-0714 R.4.Consent AgendaSET HEARING: (LDCPAS-2025-1 Richard Munday CPA) to consider the adoption of a Small-Scale Comprehensive Plan Amendment to change the Future Land Use from Residential Suburban (RS) to Linear Commercial Corridor (LCC) on ±1.47 acres in the Suburban Development Area (SDA). The suggested adoption hearing date is May 20, 2025, at 9:15 a.m.   Not available Not available
25-0717 R.5.Consent AgendaConditional Approval of 38th Street Subdivision Plat. (No fiscal impact)   Not available Not available
25-0721 R.6.Consent AgendaConditional Approval of Cottonwood Plat. (No fiscal impact)   Not available Not available
25-0723 R.7.Consent AgendaConditional Approval of Knight’s Landing Phase 2 Plat. (No Fiscal Impact)   Not available Not available
25-0718 R.8.Consent AgendaAccept Citrus Place potable water utility system improvements for ownership, operation, and maintenance by Polk County Utilities. (No Fiscal Impact)   Not available Not available
25-0720 R.9.Consent AgendaAccept a one-year warranty and surety in the amount of $51,108.06 in the form of Maintenance Bond No. 4184111 for Citrus Place. (No fiscal Impact)   Not available Not available
25-0731 R.10.Consent AgendaAccept Rafina Tract A potable water utility system improvements for ownership, operation, and maintenance by Polk County Utilities. (No Fiscal Impact)   Not available Not available
25-0732 R.11.Consent AgendaAccept a one-year warranty and cash surety in the amount of $1,756.60 for Rafina Tract A. (No Fiscal Impact)   Not available Not available
25-0733 R.12.Consent AgendaAccept Rafina Tract E potable water utility system improvements for ownership, operation, and maintenance by Polk County Utilities. (No fiscal impact)   Not available Not available
25-0734 R.13.Consent AgendaAccept a one-year warranty and cash surety in the amount of $1,992.12 for Rafina Tract E. (No Fiscal Impact)   Not available Not available
25-0735 R.14.Consent AgendaAccept Rafina Tract F 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
25-0736 R.15.Consent AgendaAccept a one-year warranty and cash surety in the amount of $3,407.50 for Rafina Tract F. (No fiscal Impact)   Not available Not available
25-0722 R.16.Consent AgendaAccept a one-year warranty and surety in the amount of $3,824.14 in the form of Maintenance Bond No. 41K237623 for James Farms Phase 1 ROW Improvements. (No Fiscal Impact)   Not available Not available
25-0716 R.17.Consent AgendaAccept Performance Surety in the amount of $97,958.00 in the form of Performance Bond No. GM245206 for 7-Eleven. (No Fiscal Impact)   Not available Not available
25-0730 R.18.Consent AgendaAccept Performance Surety in the amount of $303,750.00 in the form of Performance Bond No. 017263215 for Pace Road Industrial. (No Fiscal Impact)   Not available Not available
25-0724 R.19.Consent AgendaApprove the release of a warranty and surety in the amount of $88,990.61 in the form of Maintenance Bond No. LICX1979636 for Lake Deer Estates. (No Fiscal Impact)   Not available Not available
25-0737 R.20.Consent AgendaApprove recommended appointments of ex-officio non-voting members and alternates to the Planning Commission from School Board   Not available Not available
25-0769 R.21.Consent AgendaApprove an interlocal agreement between the Town of Dundee and the Polk County Building Division for building official, building inspection, and plans examining review services.   Not available Not available
25-0703 R.22.Consent AgendaWater Reuse Week   Not available Not available
25-0672 R.23.Consent AgendaApprove State Housing Initiative Partnership (SHIP) Program rehabilitation/replacement program Homeowner Assistance Agreement and Grant Agreement for property located in Waverly, FL, for Case #RC24-SHIP-006. ($194,291.50 one-time expense).   Not available Not available
25-0673 R.24.Consent AgendaApprove State Housing Initiative Partnership (SHIP) Program rehabilitation/replacement program Homeowner Assistance Agreement and Grant Agreement for property located in Unincorporated Lakeland, FL, for Case #RC24-SHIP-003. ($192,960.00 one-time expense).   Not available Not available
25-0625 R.25.Consent AgendaApprove modification #2 of State Housing Initiatives Partnership (SHIP) Hurricane Housing Recovery Program (HHRP) Rehabilitation program Homeowner Assistance Agreement and Grant Agreement for the property located in Winter Haven (Wahneta), FL. for Case #DR24-S-IAN-018. ($9,322.50 one-time expense).   Not available Not available
25-0602 R.26.Consent AgendaApproval of Enterprise Agreement with ESRI for GIS Software and Services (Annual cost of $545,000)   Not available Not available
25-0704 R.27.Consent AgendaApprove Polk HealthCare Plan Medical Services Agreement with Best Care Family and Wellness Centers, Inc. d/b/a Best Care Community and Family Health Center, Inc. for primary care services. (Transfer of existing appropriations to medical provider; estimated annual amount less than $100,000.)   Not available Not available
25-0751 R.28.Consent AgendaAdopt Resolution to amend and restate the Resolution establishing the Citizens Health Care Oversight Committee’s (COC) purpose, responsibilities, membership, officers, appointments, meeting, staffing, and other requirements. (no fiscal impact)   Not available Not available
25-0726 R.29.Consent AgendaStaff recommends the Board of County Commissioners approve the selection committee's recommendation to authorize staff to enter into negotiations with Harvard Jolly, Inc. to provide architectural and engineering services to design the expansion, addition, and modifications of the existing Polk County Medical Examiner's Office. (No Fiscal Impact)   Not available Not available
25-0743 R.30.Consent AgendaStaff recommends the Board approve the selection committee's recommendation to authorize staff negotiations with The SLAM Collaborative, Inc. to provide architectural & engineering services to evaluate the current space needs at the Polk County Courthouse and County Administration Building located in Bartow, FL, update the 2014 master plan, design a new Courts/County Annex facility and provide an estimate of construction cost. (No Fiscal Impact)   Not available Not available
25-0753 R.31.County ManagerApprove piggyback agreement with Central Florida Auction, LLC for auction services for the Fleet Management Division. (Estimated $650,000.00 annual revenue)   Not available Not available
25-0634 R.32.Consent AgendaRequesting the approval of initial application of Certificate of Public Convenience and Necessity (COPCN) for Nemours Children’s Hospital (No Fiscal Impact)   Not available Not available
25-0676 R.33.Consent AgendaApprove maintained right-of-way maps for Saratoga Avenue, Norman Lane, Lantana Road, Garrard Road, Mud Lake Road, J. Stenger Road and Poyner Oaks Road S. (No fiscal impact)   Not available Not available
25-0684 R.34.Consent AgendaAuthorize an Easement to Duke Energy in conjunction with the Masterpiece Road Fire Station. (No fiscal impact)   Not available Not available
25-0715 R.35.Consent AgendaDeclare surplus and authorize the private conveyance of the County’s interest in Parcel ID Number 252825-000000-032140 to Winter Haven Lodge No. 186 Free and Accepted Masons of Florida. ($30,000 one-time revenue)   Not available Not available
25-0719 R.36.Consent AgendaApprove Land Exchange Agreement between Polk County and The Villages at Imperial Lakes LLC, authorize a County Deed and adopt a resolution authorizing the exchange of real property, all in conjunction with the Imperial Lakes Drainage Improvements Project. (No fiscal impact)   Not available Not available
25-0739 R.37.Consent AgendaApprove Right-of-Way Agreement between John G. Wood, Jr. and Thomas H. Wood, Co-Trustees, and Polk County in conjunction with the CR 540 (Cypress Gardens Road) at Lake Ned Intersection Improvement Project, Parcel 701. ($8,985 one-time expense)   Not available Not available
25-0742 R.38.Consent AgendaAccept Drainage Easement from Teresa L. Curry in conjunction with drainage improvements along Dubois Road. (No Fiscal Impact)   Not available Not available
25-0746 R.39.Consent AgendaAccept instruments for additional right-of-way along C.F Kinney Road, Cottonwood Drive and Holly Hill Grove Road as requested through the Development Review Process. (No fiscal impact)   Not available Not available
25-0752 R.40.Consent AgendaApprove Agreements for Transfer of Public Road between the City of Davenport and Polk County for a portion of East Palm Street along with unopened, unmaintained rights-of-way located in the vicinity thereof and authorize County Deeds for the rights-of-way associated therewith. (No fiscal impact)   Not available Not available
25-0632 R.41.Consent AgendaSET HEARING to Consider Adopting a Resolution Allowing for the Installation of Traffic Calming Devices (Speed Humps) on Eleventh Street Southeast near Highland City. (Suggested Hearing Date: Tuesday, June 3, 2025, at 9:15 a.m.) (No fiscal impact)   Not available Not available
25-0633 R.42.Consent AgendaSET HEARING to Consider Adopting a Resolution Allowing for the Installation of Traffic Calming Devices (Speed Humps) on Friedlander Road near Highland Park. (Suggested Hearing Date: Tuesday, June 3, 2025, at 9:15 a.m.) (No fiscal impact)   Not available Not available
25-0692 R.43.Consent AgendaApprove Road Closure Requests in Accordance with the Ordinance No. 2025-020   Not available Not available
25-0741 R.44.Consent AgendaApprove Amendment 1 to Master Consulting Agreement 2022-098 with WSP USA, Inc. for an adjusted fee schedule. (unknown fiscal impact)   Not available Not available
25-0728 R.45.Consent AgendaApprove piggyback agreement for wastewater pumping and disposal services with Envirowaste Services Group, Inc. ($700,000.00 estimated recurring annual expense)   Not available Not available
25-0699 R.46.Consent AgendaFacility Encroachment Agreement between CSX Transportation, Inc. and Polk County.   Not available Not available
25-0729 R.47.Consent AgendaApprove piggyback agreement with DGR Systems, LLC for SCADA technology products and services. ($70,000.00 estimated recurring expense)   Not available Not available
25-0740 R.48.Consent AgendaApprove cooperative agreement with UniFirst Corporation for uniform rentals and purchases. ($90,000.00 estimated recurring annual expense)   Not available Not available
25-0760 R.49.Consent AgendaApprove Conditional Release and Assignment to Merchants Bonding Company (Mutual) (No Fiscal Impact)   Not available Not available
25-0687 R.50.Consent AgendaAPPROVE Resolution and First Amendment to Performance Agreement to amend Exemption Period of Economic Development Ad Valorem Tax Exemption for Banana George, LLC. (No fiscal impact)   Not available Not available
25-0688 R.51.Consent AgendaAPPROVE Resolution and First Amendment to Performance Agreement to amend Exemption Period of Economic Development Ad Valorem Tax Exemption for D.R. Horton, Inc. (No fiscal impact)   Not available Not available
25-0689 R.52.Consent AgendaAdopt Resolution approving Fire Department Burn Ban 25-01   Not available Not available
25-0690 R.53.Consent AgendaRelease of Lien related to a Workforce Housing Impact Fee Waiver for Barbara G. Noel (No fiscal impact).   Not available Not available
25-0745 R.54.Consent AgendaApprove Interlocal with the Polk County Supervisor of Elections for Legal Services by the County Attorney’s Office and approve Waiver of Conflict.   Not available Not available
25-0686 P.4.Public HearingsPublic Hearing to consider adoption of an ordinance amending Ordinance 22-018, the Economic Development Ad Valorem Tax Exemption for Publix Super Markets, Inc. (IT Headquarters).   Not available Video Video
25-0686 P.4.Public HearingsPublic Hearing to consider adoption of an ordinance amending Ordinance 22-018, the Economic Development Ad Valorem Tax Exemption for Publix Super Markets, Inc. (IT Headquarters).   Not available Video Video
25-0686 P.4.Public HearingsPublic Hearing to consider adoption of an ordinance amending Ordinance 22-018, the Economic Development Ad Valorem Tax Exemption for Publix Super Markets, Inc. (IT Headquarters).   Not available Video Video
25-0708 P.5.Public HearingsPublic Hearing (LDCPAL-2024-17 Stuart Thornhill Road CPA) (Transmittal Hearing). This is an applicant-initiated Comprehensive Plan Map Amendment to change 326.92 acres from Agricultural/Residential-Rural (A/RR) to Residential-Low (RL), Residential-Low (RL) to Residential-Medium (RM), and from Rural Development Area (RDA) to Urban Growth Area (UGA) on the Future Land Use Map. (No Fiscal Impact).   Not available Video Video
25-0708 P.5.Public HearingsPublic Hearing (LDCPAL-2024-17 Stuart Thornhill Road CPA) (Transmittal Hearing). This is an applicant-initiated Comprehensive Plan Map Amendment to change 326.92 acres from Agricultural/Residential-Rural (A/RR) to Residential-Low (RL), Residential-Low (RL) to Residential-Medium (RM), and from Rural Development Area (RDA) to Urban Growth Area (UGA) on the Future Land Use Map. (No Fiscal Impact).   Not available Video Video
25-0706 P.6.Public HearingsPublic Hearing (LDCPAL-2024-13 Alderman Road CPA) (Transmittal Hearing). This is an applicant-initiated Comprehensive Plan Map Amendment to change from Agricultural/ Residential Rural (A/RR) and Residential Low (RL) to Business Park Center (BPC) on 75.0± acres of a parent tract of 166.0± acres, and a related text amendment to Appendix 2.135 adding a reference that the subject site has development conditions in Appendix E of the Land Development Code (LDCT-2024-20), and relating to the 166.0± acre parent tract and a sub-district change from Business Park Center-1 (BPC1) to Business Park Center-2 (BPC2) on 51.0± acres (LDCD-2024-7). (No Fiscal Impact)   Not available Video Video
25-0725 P.8.Public HearingsPublic Hearing to consider the adoption of an Ordinance of the Polk County Board of County Commissioners prohibiting camping on certain property, unless specifically authorized.   Not available Video Video