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25-2070
| 1. | Reorganization Item | Comments from the General Public regarding Reorganization of the Board. | | |
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25-2071
| 2. | Reorganization Item | Elect Chairperson. | Approved | Pass |
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25-2072
| 3. | Reorganization Item | Elect Vice Chairperson. | Approved | Pass |
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25-2073
| 4. | Reorganization Item | Adopt Resolution Authorizing Banks to Honor and Cash Warrants signed by new Chairperson and the Clerk effective November 18, 2025. | Approved | Pass |
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25-2171
| 5. | Reorganization Item | Recognition of the outgoing Chair. | | |
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25-2076
| C.1. | Consent Agenda | Approve Consent Agenda. | Approved | Pass |
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25-2074
| D.1. | County Comptroller | Disbursements. | Approved | Pass |
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25-2075
| D.2. | County Comptroller | Minutes of Regular Board meeting held on November 4, 2025. | Approved | Pass |
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25-2199
| F.1. | County Attorney | Adopt Resolution Calling for a School Board of Polk County Referendum on November 3, 2026, General Election Ballot on the School Board of Polk County, Florida authorization to impose an additional 1.0 mill ad valorem tax annually on taxable property in Polk County for School Operating Purposes beginning July 1, 2027, and ending June 30, 2031. | Approved | Pass |
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25-2164
| F.2. | County Attorney | Approve Amendment No. 1 to Agreement No. QG010 between Florida Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP) and Polk County and to fund the Wilson Ranch Reserve Hydrological Restoration Project. (no fiscal impact) | Approved | Pass |
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25-2158
| F.3. | County Attorney | Approve the Conservation Easement with HGS, LLC, dba RES Environmental Operating Company (Grantor) in favor of Polk County, a political subdivision of the State of Florida (Grantee). (No Fiscal Impact) | Approved | Pass |
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25-1850
| G.1. | County Manager | Accept the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), Department of Homeland Security, 2024 Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response (FF) Grant (SAFER) funding opportunity for 50 additional firefighter positions and approve the establishment of the new positions. ($10,228,826.66 one-time revenue, $6,358,459.84 cash match). | Approved | Pass |
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25-2163
| G.2. | County Manager | Approve an Interlocal Agreement between the City of Winter Haven (CITY) and Polk County, a political subdivision of the State of Florida (COUNTY) for the protection of Astute Financial Land Trust property, located on the eastern shore of Lake Pansy and accept Conservation Easement for recordation. ($600,000 one-time expense) | Approved | Pass |
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25-2121
| G.3. | County Manager | Approve Consultant Services Authorization (CSA) No. 2025-032-01 with AECOM Technical Services, Inc. (Consultant) for the Spirit Lake Road Roundabout Project. ($846,132.75 one-time expense) | Approved | Pass |
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25-2116
| H.1. | Commissioner District 1 | Reappoint Matthew S. Swingle as a Member of the Lakes Access Advisory Committee, for the three-year term, November 17, 2025 through November 16, 2028. (District 1 Appointment) | Approved | Pass |
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25-2166
| I.1. | Commissioner District 2 | Reappoint Linda M. Schultz, Esq. as an Alternate Member of the Polk County Planning Commission, for the three-year term, January 3, 2026 through January 2, 2029. (District 2 Appointment) | Approved | Pass |
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25-2160
| K.1. | Commissioner District 4 | Appoint Cyle Rickner to the Polk County Lakes Access Advisory Committee for the three-year term, November 17, 2025, to November 16, 2028. | Approved | Pass |
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25-2103
| O.1. | Public Hearings | Public Hearing to consider the adoption of an Ordinance of the Polk County Board of County Commissioners establishing the "Mandatory Milestone Inspection Program." | Approved | Pass |
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25-2128
| R.1. | Consent Agenda | Removal of equipment from inventory as listed on Blanket Removal Form 2229. | Approved | Pass |
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25-2036
| R.2. | Consent Agenda | Appoint property custodian for the office of Communications. | Approved | Pass |
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25-2069
| R.3. | Consent Agenda | Report 2025-12 Thornhill Road Bridge Construction audit report. | Approved | Pass |
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25-2148
| R.4. | Consent Agenda | Report 2025-14 Allied Universal audit report. | Approved | Pass |
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25-2110
| R.5. | Consent Agenda | SET HEARING: (LDCPAS-2025-16 Osprey Creek CPA) to consider the adoption of a Small-Scale Comprehensive Plan Amendment to change the Future Land Use from Development of Regional Impact (DRI) in the Rural Development Area (RDA) to Residential Low (RL-1) in the Utility Enclave Area (UEA) on 17.48 +/- acres located within the Rural Development Area (RDA). The suggested adoption hearing date is December 2, 2025, at 9:15 a.m. | Approved | Pass |
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25-2115
| R.6. | Consent Agenda | SET HEARING: (LDPD-2025-10/Level 4 Southern Storage Transitional Area District) for a Transitional Area District request for the expansion of an existing self- storage facility on approximately 9.40 +/- acres in the Residential Low-1 (RL-1) future land use designation located within the Urban Growth Area (UGA). The suggested hearing date is December 2, 2025, at 9:15 a.m. | Approved | Pass |
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25-2109
| R.7. | Consent Agenda | SET HEARING: (LDCPAL-2025-9 ECX Comprehensive Text Amendment) to amend Section 2.131-R, Policy 2.131-RA4 for the US 98 Selected Area Plan (SAP). The suggested hearing dates are the first reading on December 2, 2025, at 9:15 a.m. and the adoption hearing date on January 20, 2026, at 9:15 a.m. | Approved | Pass |
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25-2113
| R.8. | Consent Agenda | SET HEARING: (LDCT-2025-20 ECX LDC Text Amendment) to amend Chapter 4 Section 401.04 for the US 98 Selected Area Plan (SAP). The suggested hearing dates are for the first reading on December 2, 2025, at 9:15 a.m. and the adoption hearing on January 20, 2026, at 9:15 a.m. | Approved | Pass |
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25-2111
| R.9. | Consent Agenda | SET HEARING: (LDCT-2025-18 Natural Encounters Amendment) to amend Appendix E Parcel Specific Comprehensive Plan Amendments with Conditions. The suggested hearing dates are for the first reading on December 2, 2025, at 9:15 a.m. and the adoption hearing date on December 16, 2025, at 9:15 a.m. | Approved | Pass |
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25-2112
| R.10. | Consent Agenda | SET HEARING: (LDCT-2025-19 Berkley & Braddock Text Amendment) to amend Appendix E, Section E105, Parcel Specific Comprehensive Plan Amendments with Conditions. The suggested hearing dates are for the first reading on December 2, 2025, at 9:15 a.m. and the adoption hearing on December 16, 2025, at 9:15 a.m. | Approved | Pass |
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25-2114
| R.11. | Consent Agenda | SET HEARING: (LDCT-2025-22 Recovery Residences Text Amendment) to amend the use tables in Chapter 2, Chapter 4, Chapter 5 and Chapter 10. The suggested hearing dates are for the first reading on December 2, 2025, at 9:15 a.m. and the adoption hearing on December 16, 2025, at 9:15 a.m. | Approved | Pass |
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25-1974
| R.12. | Consent Agenda | Adopt resolution to amend the FY 24/25 budget for required Governmental GASB 87 and GASB 96 capital outlay adjustments. Accounting adjustments only. (No fiscal impact) | Approved | Pass |
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25-2105
| R.13. | Consent Agenda | Approve State Housing Initiatives Partnership (SHIP) 1) Incentive Plan Implementation Annual Review 2025, 2) the Local Housing Assistance Plan (LHAP) Amendment Revisions and 3) the Authorizing Resolution. (No Fiscal Impact). | Approved | Pass |
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25-2153
| R.14. | Consent Agenda | Approve dental insurance policy with Cigna Health and Life Insurance Company, effective January 1, 2026. | Approved | Pass |
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25-2052
| R.15. | Consent Agenda | Approve the amendment and restatement to the contract with Lake Wales Care Center, Inc. for the provision of primary and specialty care services to eligible low-income county residents at the Lake Wales Free Clinic. (Total amount not to exceed $187,386 annually) | Approved | Pass |
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25-2157
| R.16. | Consent Agenda | Approve the Fifth Amendment to the Administrative Services Agreement with Meritain Health, Inc. for third party administrative services for the Polk HealthCare Plan. ($61,300 estimated recurring increase) | Approved | Pass |
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25-2061
| R.17. | Consent Agenda | Approve the Final Program Status Report and Final Financial Report for the Criminal Justice, Mental Health and Substance Abuse (CJMHSA) Reinvestment Grant (contract #LH833) with the State of Florida, Department of Children and Families (DCF) for the Helping Achieve Targeted Comprehensive Healthcare program. The final report to DCF requires approval from the Board of County Commissioners or its designee. | Approved | Pass |
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25-2161
| R.18. | Consent Agenda | Approve selection committee’s recommendation to authorize staff negotiations with Rodda Construction, Inc. for Construction Manager at Risk (CMAR) services for the Medical Examiner Expansion & Renovation building. (No Fiscal Impact) | Approved | Pass |
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25-2060
| R.19. | Consent Agenda | Approval of a CIP amendment to establish Fuel Site Technology upgrade project in the FY 24/25 CIP and a budget transfer from the Fleet Maintenance Reserves - Service Improvements ($168,500 one-time transfer) | Approved | Pass |
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25-2140
| R.20. | Consent Agenda | Conservation Land Acquisition Selection Advisory Committee (CLASAC) recommendations on the following sites nominated to the Environmental Lands Program are to pursue acquisition on EL-148-25: Ridge to River Corridor, EL-150 -25: Backbone, EL-152-25: Arbuckle Road, EL-153-25: Joshua Land Ranch, EL-154 -25: Kuder Ranch & Groves, EL-155-25: Griffin Properties, EL-156-25: Lake Buffum Ranch, EL-158-25: Black Properties, EL-159-25: LJR Partnership, EL-160-25: The 45 Acres, and EL-161-25: Butler Tree Farm. CLASAC recommends not to pursue acquisition EL- 149 -25: Windyhill, EL-151-25: Cody Cove Hillside, EL-157-25: Sink Branch Buffer, and EL-162-25: Meadowbrook SPD | Approved | Pass |
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25-2120
| R.21. | 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, McBride parcel ($6,000 one-time expense) | Approved | Pass |
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25-2154
| R.22. | Consent Agenda | Accept Drainage Easements from Casey Gifford and Whitney L. Filippone and Vicent D. Filippone, Jr. in conjunction with new development. (No Fiscal Impact) | Approved | Pass |
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25-2134
| R.23. | Consent Agenda | Accept a Polk County Utilities Easement from Standard Sand & Silica Company, as requested through the Development Review Process. (No fiscal impact) | Approved | Pass |
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25-2118
| R.24. | Consent Agenda | Authorize an Easement and Bill of Sale to the Tohopekaliga Water Authority in conjunction with water, wastewater and reclaimed water service to the Sheriff Northeast District Command Center. (No fiscal impact) | Approved | Pass |
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25-2050
| R.25. | Consent Agenda | Accept Quit Claim Deed and Temporary Construction Easement from Publix Super Markets, Inc., in conjunction with the Thompson Nursery Road Phase 1 -Segment 4 Project. (No fiscal impact) | Approved | Pass |
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25-2135
| R.26. | Consent Agenda | Accept Quit Claim Deed from BKN.Brickman Corp. for additional right-of-way for the intersection of Midway Road and Eastway Road. (No fiscal impact) | Approved | Pass |
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25-2152
| R.27. | Consent Agenda | Approve maintained right-of-way maps for Firetower Road, Lundy Road, Seminole Road, Ann King Road, and Rogers Road. (No fiscal impact) | Approved | Pass |
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25-2026
| R.28. | Consent Agenda | SET HEARING to Consider Adopting a Resolution Allowing for the Installation of Traffic Calming Devices (Speed Humps) on Arizona Avenue near Lakeland. (Suggested Hearing Date: Tuesday, December 16, 2025, at 9:15 a.m.) (No fiscal impact) | Approved | Pass |
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25-2028
| R.29. | Consent Agenda | SET HEARING to Consider Adopting a Resolution Allowing for the Installation of Traffic Calming Devices (Speed Humps) on Jamestown Avenue near Lakeland. (Suggested Hearing Date: Tuesday, December 16, 2025, at 9:15 a.m.) (No fiscal impact) | Approved | Pass |
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25-2108
| R.30. | Consent Agenda | Adopt a Resolution Setting Parking Restrictions on Old Kissimmee Road, near Davenport. ($266.10 one-time expense) | Approved | Pass |
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25-2027
| R.31. | Consent Agenda | Adopt a Resolution Setting Speed Limit on County Road 559, near Auburndale. ($242.40 one-time expense) | Approved | Pass |
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25-2159
| R.32. | Consent Agenda | Approve selection committee’s recommendation to authorize staff negotiations with Johnson, Mirmiran and Thompson, Inc. for Construction Engineering and Inspection (CEI) services for the Maine Avenue sidewalk project. (No fiscal impact) | Approved | Pass |
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25-2162
| R.33. | Consent Agenda | Approve sole source agreement with Barney’s Pumps, Inc. to provide products and OEM replacement parts, maintenance, repair services, field service, and technical support for pumps and pumping and mixing equipment. ($600,000 estimated annual expense) | Approved | Pass |
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25-2102
| R.34. | Consent Agenda | Approve Consultant Services Authorization (CSA) 2024-014-04, with Jones Edmunds & Associates, Inc. for the Industrial Wastewater Local Limits Development Assistance project. ($173,186.00 not-to-exceed, one-time expense). | Approved | Pass |
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25-2049
| R.35. | Consent Agenda | Approve a New Non-Exclusive Commercial Franchise for FY2025-26 by Britt’s Land Clearing, Inc. | Approved | Pass |
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25-2054
| R.36. | Consent Agenda | Approve a New Non-Exclusive Commercial Franchise for FY2025-26 by TNT Dumpster Rental & Junk Removal, LLC. | Approved | Pass |
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25-2055
| R.37. | Consent Agenda | Approve a New Non-Exclusive Commercial Franchise for FY2025-26 by Quick Skips dba Florida RemovALL, LLC. | Approved | Pass |
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25-2059
| R.38. | Consent Agenda | Approve a New Non-Exclusive Commercial Franchise for FY2025-26 by Andrades Florida, LLC. | Approved | Pass |
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25-2063
| R.39. | Consent Agenda | Approve a New Non-Exclusive Commercial Franchise for FY2025-26 by All Pro Dumpster Rental & Hauling, LLC. | Approved | Pass |
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25-2064
| R.40. | Consent Agenda | Approve a New Non-Exclusive Commercial Franchise for FY2025-26 by DisposAll, Inc. | Approved | Pass |
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25-2065
| R.41. | Consent Agenda | Approve a New Non-Exclusive Commercial Franchise for FY2025-26 by Coastal Transport of Polk County, LLC. | Approved | Pass |
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25-2066
| R.42. | Consent Agenda | Approve a New Non-Exclusive Commercial Franchise for FY2025-26 by Southern Elevations, LLC. | Approved | Pass |
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25-2067
| R.43. | Consent Agenda | Approve a New Non-Exclusive Commercial Franchise for FY2025-26 by Amenity Services, LLC. | Approved | Pass |
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25-2068
| R.44. | Consent Agenda | Approve a New Non-Exclusive Commercial Franchise for FY2025-26 by FL Trash Bandit, LLC. | Approved | Pass |
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25-2145
| R.45. | Consent Agenda | Approve a New Non-Exclusive Commercial Franchise for FY2025-26 by Salt H2ORX, LLC dba Bin There Dump That Tampa Bay. | Approved | Pass |
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25-2146
| R.46. | Consent Agenda | Approve a New Non-Exclusive Commercial Franchise for FY2025-26 by Keel’s Welding Fabrication & Repair, LLC dba Keel’s Dumpster. | Approved | Pass |
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25-2147
| R.47. | Consent Agenda | Approve a New Non-Exclusive Commercial Franchise for FY2025-26 by Crystal Clean, LLC. | Approved | Pass |
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25-2149
| R.48. | Consent Agenda | Approve a New Non-Exclusive Commercial Franchise for FY2025-26 by Goodbye to Junk, LLC. | Approved | Pass |
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25-2062
| R.49. | Consent Agenda | Approve renewal of the Non-Exclusive Commercial Franchise for FY2025-26 by Gregory M. Webb dba Webb’s Can-It. | Approved | Pass |
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25-2150
| R.50. | Consent Agenda | Approve renewal for Non-Exclusive Commercial Franchise for FY2025-26 by Pouncey Recycling & Sanitation INC. | Approved | Pass |
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25-2053
| R.51. | Consent Agenda | Approve the renewal of Non-Exclusive Commercial Franchise for FY2025-26 by Waste Pro of Florida, Inc. | Approved | Pass |
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25-2117
| R.52. | Consent Agenda | Approve Amendment to the Polk County Sheriff's Office (PCSO) FY 24/25 Budget. | Approved | Pass |
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25-2142
| R.53. | Consent Agenda | Approve the Polk County Sheriff’s Office (PCSO) request to allocate excess revenue returned from FY 24/25 in the FY 25/26 budget and a transfer from the General Fund Reserve for Budget Stabilization for the purchase of safety equipment. ($1,960,000 one-time transfer) | Approved | Pass |
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25-2144
| R.54. | Consent Agenda | Consider approval of the proposed settlement in the matter of Estate of Shaun Seaman v. Polk County Sheriff’s Office ($90,000.00 one-time expense). | Approved | Pass |
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25-2143
| R.55. | Consent Agenda | Consider approval of the proposed settlement in the matter of Brian Poe v. Polk County Sheriff’s Office ($60,000.00 one-time expense). | Approved | Pass |
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25-2178
| R.56. | Consent Agenda | RESOLUTION recognizing Ordinance No. 25-062 as the Economic Development Ad Valorem Tax Exemption for Fort Meade DC, LLC. | Approved | Pass |
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25-2201
| R.57. | Consent Agenda | Approve letter to State Representative Canady to encourage the Florida state legislators to amend Section 1011.73, Fla. Stat. to allow district school boards to call elections regarding questions of school board ad valorem tax millages. | Approved | Pass |
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