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Meeting Name: Board of County Commissioners Agenda status: Final-revised
Meeting date/time: 9/3/2024 9:00 AM Minutes status: Draft  
Meeting location: Board Room
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24-1468 D.1.Consent AgendaApprove Consent Agenda   Not available Video Video
24-1466 E.1.County ComptrollerDisbursements.   Not available Video Video
24-1467 E.2.County ComptrollerMinutes of Regular Board meeting held on August 20, 2024.   Not available Video Video
24-1358 H.1.County ManagerApprove Interlocal Agreement for Countywide Transit System with the Lakeland Area Mass Transit District ($4,178,000 expense)   Not available Video Video
24-1401 H.2.County ManagerApprove the Hatchineha Ranch Mitigation Bank Credit Purchase and Deposit Agreement with The Nature Conservancy to purchase 3.47 State Only Forested Uniform Mitigation Assessment Method (UMAM) credits to offset wetland impacts associated with the proposed development of a project known as Marigold Avenue Widening Project, CIP Amendment and Budget Transfer ($433,750.00 one-time expense/transfer)   Not available Video Video
24-1473 H.3.County ManagerApproval of Amendment to Agreement between the Polk Regional Water Cooperative (PRWC) and Polk County for the PRWC Heartland Protection and Sustainability Project, Polk County Alternative Water Supply Receiving Facilities (Project 6), for which the Florida Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP) awarded state funds via grant Agreement Number LPA0212 (not to exceed $416,098 reimbursable expenses).   Not available Video Video
24-1478 H.4.County ManagerApproval of Amendment No. 1 to Spectrum Enterprise Service Agreement between Polk County and Charter Communications Operating, LLC and two associated service orders for a fiber optic-based Internet service solution to 28 water and wastewater treatment locations (estimated $200,000 annual recurring and one-time $7,000 installation costs).   Not available Video Video
24-1455 J.1.Commissioner District 2Reappoint Brooke Agnini as a Member (Seat 5) of the Planning Commission for the three-year term, October 25, 2024 through October 24, 2027.   Not available Video Video
24-1505 M.1.Commissioner District 3Reappoint Clifton Garcia as a member of the Sidewalk Advisory Committee for the three-year term, October 1, 2024 through September 30, 2027.   Not available Video Video
24-1497 O.1.Public Hearings - Expedited HearingPublic Hearing (LDCPAL-2024-2 Wahneta “Main Street Commercial” CPA Amendment Overlay) (Transmittal Hearing) to allow neighborhood commercial uses in residential and institutional land use designations. (No Fiscal Impact)..body   Not available Video Video
24-1509 O.2.Public Hearings - Expedited HearingPublic Hearing (LDCPAL-2023-11 US 27 NR SAP ECX) (Adoption Hearing) to consider the adoption of a Large-Scale Comprehensive Plan Amendment to change the Future Land Use designation on 29.69+/- acres from Professional Institution-X (PIX) to Employment Center-X (ECX) and amend Policy 2.131-Q4, M, c (a) to delete the new driveway access prohibition to US 27 within the Transit Supportive Development Area (TSDA), Transit Corridor and Transit Center of the Transit Centers and Corridors Overlay. (No Fiscal Impact)   Not available Video Video
24-1498 O.3.Public Hearings - Expedited HearingPublic Hearing (LDCPAS-2024-8 Banana Lake ROS) (Adoption Hearing) to consider the adoption of a Small-Scale Comprehensive Plan Amendment to change the Future Land Use designation from Residential Suburban (RS) to Recreation Open Space (ROS) on ±8.82 acres, within the Suburban Development Area (SDA). (No Fiscal Impact)   Not available Video Video
24-1499 O.4.Public Hearings - Expedited HearingPublic Hearing (LDCPAS-2024-9 CR 540A ROS) (Adoption Hearing) to consider the adoption of a Small-Scale Comprehensive Plan Amendment to change the Future Land Use designation from Residential Low (RL) to Recreation Open Space (ROS) on ±39 acres, within the Transit Supportive Development Area (TSDA). (No Fiscal Impact)   Not available Video Video
24-1500 O.5.Public Hearings - Expedited HearingPublic Hearing (LDCT-2024-11 LDC Chapter 9 Text Amendment) (Adoption Hearing) to amend multiple sections of Chapter 9 (No Fiscal Impact).   Not available Video Video
24-1514 O.6.Public Hearings - Expedited HearingPublic Hearing (LDCT-2024-16 W Pipkin Road Text Amendment) to modify Appendix E, (subsection F.) the original conditional requirements (1st Reading). (No Fiscal Impact)   Not available Video Video
24-1512 O.7.Public Hearings - Expedited HearingPublic Hearing (LDCT-2024-15 Access via Easement Text Amendment) (First Reading) to modify LDC Section 705.B for access via easement. (No Fiscal Impact).   Not available Video Video
24-1513 O.8.Public Hearings - Expedited HearingPublic Hearing (LDCT-2024-12 SPD Changes Text Amendment) (First Reading) to conform Suburban Planned Development (SPD) standards in Section 303, Conditional Uses; Section 403.01, the Wahneta Neighborhood Plan; and Section 505, Polk City SPA in the Green Swamp ACSC with other Planned Development standards. (No Fiscal Impact).   Not available Video Video
24-1525 P.3.Public HearingsPublic Hearing to consider adoption of an Assessment Resolution setting the rate of collection and approval of the Non-Ad Valorem Assessment Roll for the 2024 Local Provider Participation Fund special assessment, and authorizing the County Manager to execute Letters of Agreement with the State of Florida Agency for Health Care Administration. (no fiscal impact)   Not available Video Video
24-1508 P.1.Public HearingsPublic Hearing to consider adoption of an ordinance amending Polk County Ordinance 2018-073, the Polk County Government’s Retiree Insurance Benefits Ordinance, as amended. (Estimated initial range of savings to the County is between $46,000 and $185,000)   Not available Video Video
24-1459 P.2.Public HearingsPublic Hearing to consider adoption of an ordinance amending Polk County Ordinance 13-069 to address residential recycling collection changes.   Not available Video Video
24-1507 P.4.Public HearingsPublic Hearing to consider adoption of an ordinance granting an Economic Development Ad Valorem Tax Exemption to an expanding business, Publix Super Markets, Inc., and approval of a Performance Agreement with the company.   Not available Video Video
24-1456 P.5.Public HearingsApprove Polk County Bonus Incentive (PCBI) Grant for Project Pomelo, an existing company in Lakeland. ($250,000 expense over seven years)   Not available Video Video
24-1469 R.1.Consent AgendaProposed Fiscal Year 2025 budget for Lakeside Landings Community Development District.   Not available Not available
24-1504 R.2.Consent AgendaRemoval of equipment from inventory as listed on Blanket Removal Form 2201.   Not available Not available
24-1441 R.3.Consent AgendaApprove an Agreement with Anfield Consulting, Inc. for lobbying services for fiscal year 2025. ($240,000 one-time expense)   Not available Not available
24-1496 R.4.Consent AgendaApprove federal lobbying contract for Holland & Knight LLP. ($114,000 one-time expense)   Not available Not available
24-1501 R.5.Consent AgendaSET HEARING: (LDCPAS-2024-5 W Pipkin Rd INST CPA) to consider the adoption of a Small-Scale Comprehensive Plan Amendment to change the Future Land Use designation on 1.22 +/- acres from Business Park Center (BPC) to Institutional (INST) in the Transit Supportive Development Area (TSDA). The suggested adoption hearing date is September 17, 2024, at 9:15 a.m.   Not available Not available
24-1502 R.6.Consent AgendaSET HEARING: (LDCPAS-2024-10 Shepherd Road CPA) to consider the adoption of a Small-Scale Comprehensive Plan Amendment to change the Future Land Use designation on 1.7 +/- acres from Residential Low (RL) to Residential High (RH) in the Transit Supportive Development Area (TSDA). The suggested adoption hearing date is September 17, 2024, at 9:15 a.m.   Not available Not available
24-1503 R.7.Consent AgendaSET HEARING: (LDCT-2024-14 US 27 SAP Town Center-X) to add Car Wash, Full-Service to Table 4.8. The suggested hearing dates are for the first reading on September 17, 2024, at 9:15 a.m., and the second reading on October 1, 2024, at 9:15 a.m.   Not available Not available
24-1517 R.8.Consent AgendaSET HEARING (LDCDD-2024-3 (Cypress Creek CDD) to consider the adoption of an applicant-initiated ordinance to establish a new Community Development District (CDD) the unincorporated area of the county. Suggested hearing date is September 17, 2024, at 9:00 a.m. (No fiscal impact)   Not available Not available
24-1518 R.9.Consent AgendaSET HEARING (LDCDD-2024-4 Lake Ashton II CDD Boundary Amendment) to consider the adoption of an applicant-initiated ordinance to modify an existing Community Development District (CDD) in the cities of Lake Wales and Winter Haven. Suggested hearing date is September 17, 2024, at 9:00 a.m. (No fiscal impact)   Not available Not available
24-1566 R.10.Consent AgendaSET HEARING to consider adoption of an ordinance amending and restating Polk County Ordinance 2019-056, the Polk County Amended and Restated Comprehensive Impact Fee Ordinance, for the purpose of adopting the 2024 Comprehensive Impact Fee Update Study and imposing updated rates for Emergency Medical System (EMS), Correctional Facilities, Educational System, Library, Park, Fire Rescue, and Law Enforcement Impact Fees. (Suggested hearing date is September 17, 2024, at 9:00 a.m.)   Not available Not available
24-1486 R.11.Consent AgendaFlora Lake Hill View Plat for Conditional Approval. (No fiscal impact)   Not available Not available
24-1487 R.12.Consent AgendaFox Branch Ranch Phases 1B and 3 Plat for Conditional Approval. (No fiscal impact)   Not available Not available
24-1483 R.13.Consent AgendaApprove the release of a cash surety in the amount of $2,347.00 for 9-2698 McDonald's Davenport. (No fiscal impact)   Not available Not available
24-1485 R.14.Consent AgendaApprove the release of a cash surety in the amount of $6,871.50 for BJ’s Wholesale Club. (No fiscal impact)   Not available Not available
24-1490 R.15.Consent AgendaApprove the release of a warranty and surety in the amount of $128,172.32 in the form of Maintenance Bond No. S-336776 for South Haven. (No fiscal impact)   Not available Not available
24-1491 R.16.Consent AgendaApprove the release of a warranty and surety in the amount of $6,222.00 in the form of Maintenance Bond No. CIC1926694 for Swiss Valley Estates Phase 1. (No fiscal impact)   Not available Not available
24-1488 R.17.Consent AgendaAccept Heartland Dental potable water utility system improvements for ownership, operation, and maintenance by Polk County Utilities. (No fiscal impact)   Not available Not available
24-1489 R.18.Consent AgendaAccept a one-year warranty and cash surety in the amount of $1,555.00 for Heartland Dental. (No fiscal Impact)   Not available Not available
24-1443 R.19.Consent AgendaApprove First Amendment to American Rescue Plan Local Fiscal Recovery Funding Agreement with Lake Wales Care Center. (No fiscal impact)   Not available Not available
24-1463 R.20.Consent AgendaApprove, and ratify County Manager’s prior execution of, State of Florida Government Cybersecurity Grant Program (No fiscal impact)   Not available Not available
24-1529 R.21.Consent AgendaApprove the Purchase Agreement that allows for Polk County to acquire from East Flagler Mosquito Control District a helicopter for mosquito control operations. ($800,000 Onetime Expenditure)   Not available Not available
24-1213 R.22.Consent AgendaRequesting the approval of initial application of Certificate of Public Convenience and Necessity (COPCN) for Metro EMS Ambulance Services, LLC (No fiscal impact)   Not available Not available
24-1336 R.23.Consent AgendaThis request is for approval to change the name on the Certificate of Public Convenience and Necessity (COPCN) from “Affordable Transport, Inc.” to “MedFleet LLC, dba ATI Ambulance.”   Not available Not available
24-1482 R.24.Consent AgendaSET HEARING to consider requests to vacate platted and unmaintained rights-of-way shown on the map of Holly Hill Addition to Loughman, Roy A. Miller’s Subdivision at Loughman, plat of Waverly Manor Town Unit No. 1, plat of Washington Park, Waverly and the map of Crosby’s Addition to Loughman. (Suggested hearing date is September 17, 2024 at 9:00 a.m or immediately following the regular agenda)   Not available Not available
24-1453 R.25.Consent AgendaRequest Board approve additional deviation from the current Policy for Establishing Pricing Structure for County Owned Surplus Property Not Sold at Initial Public Bid in conjunction with county-owned Parcel ID Number 272617-000000-044010.   Not available Not available
24-1457 R.26.Consent AgendaDeclare surplus and authorize the public sale of County’s interest in Parcel ID Number 292912-000000-043010, together with and adjacent platted park. (Potential for $159,000 or greater, one-time revenue)   Not available Not available
24-1465 R.27.Consent AgendaRequest Board approve the agreement with American Acquisition Group, LLC to provide acquisition services for drainage projects ($120,000.00 one-time expense from American Rescue Plan Funds).   Not available Not available
24-1495 R.28.Consent AgendaAuthorize the County Attorney’s Office or outside counsel to stipulate to a final judgment for Parcels 105 and 106 in the case of Polk County v. Sean Daniel Freemen, et al, an eminent domain lawsuit filed to acquire needed rights-of-way for the County Road 557 Project. Also authorize the conveyance of the County’s interest in remnant Parcel 301-R in conjunction therewith. ($38,300 one-time expense)   Not available Not available
24-1494 R.29.Consent AgendaAccept Quit Claim Deed from GLK Real Estate, LLC, a Florida limited liability company, for additional right-of-way along Baker Dairy Road. (No fiscal impact)   Not available Not available
24-1511 R.30.Consent AgendaAccept instruments for additional right-of-way along Eloise Loop Road, Macon Road, Swindell Road and Alderman Road as requested through the Development Review Process. (No fiscal impact)   Not available Not available
24-1522 R.31.Consent AgendaAccept Polk County Utilities Easement from GE Investments of Polk, LLC, as requested through the Development Review Process. (No fiscal impact)   Not available Not available
24-1424 R.32.Consent AgendaSET HEARING to Consider Adopting a Resolution Allowing for the Installation of Traffic Calming Devices (Speed Humps) on Lewis Road, Near Lakeland. (Suggested Hearing Date: Tuesday, September 17, 2024, at 9:15 a.m.) (No fiscal impact)   Not available Not available
24-1444 R.33.Consent AgendaApprove a State-Funded Grant Agreement and associated resolutions with the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT). ($3,276,934.00 one-time revenue)   Not available Not available
24-1458 R.34.Consent AgendaApprove Consultant Services Authorization (CSA) No. 2022-091-03 with Kisinger, Campo & Associates, Corp. (Consultant) to provide design services for the Colbert Road Sidewalk Project. ($198,853.31 one-time expense)   Not available Not available
24-1454 R.35.Consent AgendaApprove Modification No. 2 to Consultant Services Authorization (CSA) No. 17-059-06 between Jacobs Engineering Group, Inc. (Consultant) and Polk County for additional design services for the Swindell Road at Galloway Road Intersection Alignment Study ($112,785.70 one-expense).   Not available Not available
24-1464 R.36.Consent AgendaApprove new Subscription Agreement with Agile Assets, Inc. (a Trimble company) for the consolidated licenses of the Pavement Analyst, Structures Inspector, Structures Analyst, and Maintenance Manager software previously authorized by the County Manager on July 20, 2021, (subscription fee of $81,202.50 for remainder of year one, $116,931.60 for year two, and $126,285.42 for year three, for a period not to exceed three (3) years).   Not available Not available
24-1480 R.37.Consent AgendaAdopt a Resolution Setting Parking Restrictions on Petes Lane, near Davenport. ($776.23 one-time expense)   Not available Not available
24-1479 R.38.Consent AgendaAdopt a Resolution Setting Parking Restrictions on Victoria Lane, near Haines City. ($131.10 one-time expense)   Not available Not available
24-1506 R.39.Consent AgendaApprove the 2024-2025 Polk County Workforce Development Board d/b/a CareerSource Polk’s Final Budget. (No fiscal impact)   Not available Not available
24-1535 R.40.Consent AgendaSET HEARING to consider the adoption of an Ordinance of the Polk County Board of County Commissioners limiting code enforcement and/or building division action for certain Construction on property in unrecorded subdivisions. SUGGESTED HEARING DATE: October 1, 2024, at 9:00 a.m.   Not available Not available