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Meeting Name: Board of County Commissioners Agenda status: Final
Meeting date/time: 9/15/2026 9:00 AM Minutes status: Draft  
Meeting location: Board Room
DRAFT as of 9-9-26
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26-1685 A.1.Presentations and RecognitionsEmployee Recognition   Not available Not available
26-1713 C.1.County ComptrollerDisbursements.   Not available Not available
26-1714 C.2.County ComptrollerMinutes of Regular Board meeting held on September 1, 2026.   Not available Not available
26-1794 C.3.County ComptrollerConsider adoption of Resolution authorizing the issuance of Utility System Revenue Bonds, Series 2026 not to exceed $250,000,000.   Not available Not available
26-1712 D.1.Consent AgendaApprove Consent Agenda.   Not available Not available
26-1624 G.1.County ManagerConfirm Appointment of Mr. James (Jim) Tully, P.E., P.G., to serve as the Director of Polk County Utilities Division.   Not available Not available
26-1758 G.2.Consent AgendaApprove the Low Income Pool Letter of Agreement with the State of Florida Agency for Health Care Administration for the State share of matching funds on behalf of Central Florida Health Care for State Fiscal Year 2026-2027 and give the County Manager the authority to sign the Intergovernmental Transfers Questionnaire. (not-to-exceed $1,266,917.00 one-time expense).   Not available Not available
26-1762 G.3.Consent AgendaApprove the Low Income Pool Letter of Agreement with the State of Florida Agency for Health Care Administration for the State share of matching funds on behalf of Peace River Center for Personal Development for State Fiscal Year 2026-2027 and give the County Manager the authority to sign the Intergovernmental Transfers Questionnaire. (not-to-exceed $1,490,891.00 one-time expense).   Not available Not available
26-1764 G.4.Consent AgendaApprove the Low Income Pool Letter of Agreement with the State of Florida Agency for Health Care Administration for the State share of matching funds on behalf of Tri-County Human Services for State Fiscal Year 2026-2027 and give the County Manager the authority to sign the Intergovernmental Transfers Questionnaire. (not-to-exceed $476,599.00 one-time expense).   Not available Not available
26-1700 G.5.Consent AgendaApprove Interlocal Agreement for Countywide Transit System with the Lakeland Area Mass Transit District ($4,300,000 one-time expense for FY 26/27)   Not available Not available
26-1745 G.6.Consent AgendaInterlocal Agreement for the Improvements to McGee Park (City of Lakeland). (One-time Expense Not to Exceed $300,000)   Not available Not available
26-1578 L.1.Commissioner District 4Reappoint Diana Welsh as a Member (Seat 5) of the Polk County Historical Commission, for the three-year term, October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2029.   Not available Not available
26-1579 L.2.Commissioner District 4Reappoint James M. Denham as a Member (Seat 7) of the Polk County Historical Commission, for the three-year term, October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2029.   Not available Not available
26-1727 N.1.Public Hearings - Expedited HearingPublic Hearing (LDCPAL-2026-7 CIE Update 2026) (Adoption Hearing) to review the Capital Improvements Element. (No Fiscal Impact)   Not available Not available
26-1728 N.2.Public Hearings - Expedited HearingPublic Hearing (LDCPAS-2026-12 Pavers Road UGA CPA) (Adoption Hearing) to consider the adoption of a Small-Scale Comprehensive Plan Amendment to change the Future Land Use Map designation on 38.11+/- acres from Rural Development Area (RDA) to Urban Growth Area (UGA). (No Fiscal Impact)   Not available Not available
26-1729 N.3.Public Hearings - Expedited HearingPublic Hearing (LDCT-2026-10 Airport Impact Districts) (Adoption Hearing) to amend Chapter 6, Section 641, Airport Impact District (AID), to include standards for permit and notice requirements under Polk County Airport Zoning Regulations and Joint Airport Zoning Board (JAZB); including airport height zones and amend airport names. (No Fiscal Impact)   Not available Not available
26-1730 N.4.Public Hearings - Expedited HearingPublic Hearing (LDCT-2026-13 Eloise Main Street Corridor LDC Text Amendment) (First Reading) to consider the adoption of an ordinance amending the Land Development Code to Appendix E, Section E105, Parcel Specific Comprehensive Plan Amendments with Conditions, to establish the permitted, conditional, and prohibited uses in the Main Street Corridor (MSC) land use district and implement additional development standards. This case is related to LDCPAS-2026-6. (No Fiscal Impact)   Not available Not available
26-1661 R.1.Consent AgendaReport 2026-13 Commercial Waste Franchise Fee 2nd follow-up.   Not available Not available
26-1741 R.2.Consent AgendaRemoval of equipment from inventory as listed on Blanket Removal Form 2249.   Not available Not available
26-1606 R.3.Consent AgendaSET HEARING (LDCPAL-2025-7 Mims Crossing CPA) to consider the adoption of a Large-Scale Comprehensive Plan Amendment changing the Future Land Use Map designation from Phosphate Mining (PM) to Industrial (IND) on +/- 1,261 acres. The suggested hearing dates are for the first reading on October 6, 2026, at 9:15 a.m. and the adoption hearing date on December 15, 2026, at 9:15 a.m.   Not available Not available
26-1737 R.4.Consent AgendaSET HEARING: (LDCPAS-2026-6 Eloise MSC CPA) to consider the adoption of a Small-Scale Comprehensive Plan Amendment to change the Future Land Use designation on 34.05 Acres from Residential-Low (RL), Institutional (INST) and Office Center (OC) to Main Street Corridor (MSC), Community Activity Center (CAC) and Institutional (INST). The suggested adoption date is October 6, 2026, at 9:15 a.m.   Not available Not available
26-1735 R.5.Consent AgendaSET HEARING: (LDCT-2026-17 Chapter 9 Text Changes) to consider an amendment to the Polk County Land Development Code; Chapter 9, Section 902 to specify resolutions to code violations; Section 905 to remove the mandatory DRC attendance requirement for Level 2 applications; Sections 907 and 912 to clarify the pre-application requirement for Comprehensive Plan Amendments; Section 916 to provide standards for infrastructure agreements; Section 919 to provide standards for pre-application meetings; Section 920 to provide instructions for pre-design meetings; Section 922 to remove time restrictions on withdrawing a De Novo application; Section 972 to update Development Review Committee membership; providing for severability; and providing for an effective date. The suggested hearing dates are for the first reading on October 6, 2026, at 9:15 a.m. and the adoption hearing date on October 20, 2026, at 9:15 a.m.   Not available Not available
26-1736 R.6.Consent AgendaSET HEARING: (LDCT-2026-6 Poinciana APV LR Text) to consider an amendment to the Polk County Land Development Code, Appendix E, Section E105, Parcel Specific Comprehensive Plan Amendments with Conditions limiting allowable uses within the L/R, providing for development block and prohibited uses subject to LDCPAS-2026-9. The subject property is located on the west side of Lake Marion Creek Drive, north of Marigold Avenue, east of Lake Marion, south of Pine and east of Haines City, in Sections 9 & 10, Township 28, Range 28; providing for severability; and providing for an effective date. The suggested hearing dates are for the first reading on October 6, 2026, at 9:15 a.m. and the adoption hearing date on October 20, 2026, at 9:15 a.m.   Not available Not available
26-1739 R.7.Consent AgendaSET HEARING: (Partial Plat Vacation of Poinciana Subdivision Neighborhood 3 West Village 8) to consider the vacation of right-of-ways and easements within a residential development that was platted but not constructed. The suggested hearing date is October 6, 2026, at 9:15 a.m.   Not available Not available
26-1731 R.8.Consent AgendaAccept Performance Surety in the amount of $1,134,052.92 in the form of Performance Bond No. 1001243814 for Old Lake Alfred Road Realignment. (No Fiscal Impact)   Not available Not available
26-1490 R.9.Consent AgendaImpact Fee Credit Agreement for transportation improvements to Minute Maid Ramp Road 1 and Holly Hill Grove Road 3 (Fiscal impact occurs through reimbursement of impact fee credits and a cash payment not to exceed $106,283.47.   Not available Not available
26-1740 R.10.Consent AgendaImpact Fee Credit Agreement - Home Depot at Davenport Blvd. and US Highway 27. (No Direct Cash Fiscal Impact)   Not available Not available
26-1791 R.11.Consent AgendaApprove an Agreement with Arrow Group Consulting, LLC. for lobbying services for fiscal year 2026-2027. ($90,000 one-time expense)   Not available Not available
26-1793 R.12.Consent AgendaApprove an Agreement with Capital City Consulting, LLC for lobbying services for fiscal year 2026-2027. ($90,000 one-time expense)   Not available Not available
26-1792 R.13.Consent AgendaApprove an Agreement with Ballard Partners, Inc. for lobbying services for fiscal year 2026-2027. ($60,000 one-time expense)   Not available Not available
26-1743 R.14.Consent AgendaApprove the State Housing Initiatives Partnership (SHIP) 1) the Local Housing Assistance Plan (LHAP) Amendment Revisions for FY 2023-2026 and 2) the Authorizing Resolution. (No Fiscal Impact).   Not available Not available
26-1744 R.15.Consent AgendaApprove the State Housing Initiatives Partnership (SHIP) 1) Local Housing Assistance Plan (LHAP) Amendment Revisions FY for FY 2026-2029 and 2) the Authorizing Resolution. (No Fiscal Impact).   Not available Not available
26-1747 R.16.Consent AgendaApprove these Urban County Partnership Agreements renewal amendments and resolution for administration of the Polk County Urban County Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) grant for program years 2027, 2028, and 2029 for 1) Auburndale, 2) Bartow, 3) Davenport, 4) Eagle Lake, 5) Frostproof, 6) Haines City, 7) Lake Alfred, 8) Winter Haven. (No fiscal impact).   Not available Not available
26-1748 R.17.Consent AgendaApprove the renewal of the Public Entity Liability Insurance policy for the period October 1, 2026, through September 30, 2027, at a one-time premium of $400,300.   Not available Not available
26-1750 R.18.Consent AgendaApprove the renewal of the Cyber Liability Insurance policy for the period October 1, 2026, through September 30, 2027, at a one-time premium of $132,224.   Not available Not available
26-1720 R.19.Consent AgendaDeclare surplus and authorize the private conveyance of the County’s interest in Parcel ID Number 263116-000000-012100 to SR Growers LLC, a Florida limited liability company. ($3,500 one-time revenue)   Not available Not available
26-1704 R.20.Consent AgendaAdopt resolution in accordance with Section 125.379, Fla. Stat. stating that there are no county-owned properties deemed appropriate for affordable housing. (No fiscal impact)   Not available Not available
26-1708 R.21.Consent AgendaApprove maintained right-of-way maps for Garfield Road, Lake Hendry Road, Southern Avenue, Spruce Road and West Lake Hamilton Drive. (No fiscal impact)   Not available Not available
26-1719 R.22.Consent AgendaAccept a Drainage Easement for a portion of an existing drainage ditch in conjunction with a drainage system known as Blackwater Creek, Byrd parcel. (No fiscal impact)   Not available Not available
26-1705 R.23.Consent AgendaApprove Partial Release of Easement for a portion of drainage easement in conjunction with an FDOT project on State Road 37 in the Mulberry area, FDOT Parcel No. 100. (No fiscal impact)   Not available Not available
26-1726 R.24.Consent AgendaAccept Quit Claim Deed from Edward A. Arbuthnot, Successor Trustee for additional right-of-way along Lake Lowery Road in conjunction with development. (No fiscal impact)   Not available Not available
26-1662 R.25.Consent AgendaSet Hearing to Consider Adopting a Resolution Allowing for the Installation of Traffic Calming Devices (Speed Humps) on Johnson Road near Mulberry. (Suggested Hearing Date: Tuesday, October 20, 2026, at 9:15 a.m.) (No fiscal impact)   Not available Not available
26-1663 R.26.Consent AgendaSet Hearing to Consider Adopting a Resolution Allowing for the Installation of Traffic Calming Devices (Speed Humps) on Luel Street near Mulberry. (Suggested Hearing Date: Tuesday, October 20, 2026, at 9:15 a.m.) (No fiscal impact)   Not available Not available
26-1664 R.27.Consent AgendaSet Hearing to Consider Adopting a Resolution Allowing for the Installation of Traffic Calming Devices (Speed Humps) on Plymouth Road near Auburndale. (Suggested Hearing Date: Tuesday, October 20, 2026, at 9:15 a.m.) (No fiscal impact)   Not available Not available
26-1722 R.30.Consent AgendaApprove Modification No. 3 to CSA No. 22-88-02 between Polk County and HNTB Corporation for post-design services of the Cooley Road Sidewalk project. ($27,059.00 one-time expense)   Not available Not available
26-1667 R.31.Consent AgendaAdopt a Resolution Setting Commercial Truck Restrictions on County Road 655 (Lake Shipp Drive South), near Winter Haven. (No Fiscal Impact)   Not available Not available
26-1669 R.32.Consent AgendaAdopt a Resolution Setting Speed Limits on County Road 655 (Lake Shipp Drive South), near Winter Haven. (No Fiscal Impact)   Not available Not available
26-1637 R.33.Consent AgendaApprove Consultant Services Authorization (CSA) 2024-014-06, with Jones Edmunds & Associates, Inc. for the Biosolids Master Plan project. ($214,964.00 not-to-exceed, one-time expense).   Not available Not available
26-1622 R.34.Consent AgendaApprove sole source agreement with Hach Company to provide field monitoring solutions, instrumentation, maintenance, repair services, and technical support for the water production and wastewater treatment facilities. ($180,000 estimated annual expense)   Not available Not available
26-1751 R.35.Consent AgendaApprove Modification No. 1 to CSA No. 2021-026-02, with Stearns, Conrad & Schmidt, Consulting Engineers, Inc. (dba SCS Engineers) for the North Central Transfer Station Site Improvements Project. ($29,931.00, one-time expense)   Not available Not available
26-1693 R.36.Consent AgendaApprove a New Non-Exclusive Commercial Franchise for FY2025-26 by American Brothers Haulers Inc. (No Fiscal Impact)   Not available Not available