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Meeting Name: Board of County Commissioners Agenda status: Final
Meeting date/time: 5/5/2026 9:00 AM Minutes status: Draft  
Meeting location: Board Room
DRAFT as of 4/30/2026
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26-0651 C.1.County ComptrollerDisbursements.   Not available Not available
26-0652 C.2.County ComptrollerMinutes of Regular Board meeting held on April 21, 2026.   Not available Not available
26-0650 D.1.Consent AgendaApprove Consent Agenda.   Not available Not available
26-0696 G.1.County ManagerApprove commerce agreement No. MS024 between State of Florida Department of Commerce and Polk County, for Federally Funded Community Development Block Grant Disaster Recovery (CDBG-DR) Rebuild Florida Infrastructure Repair Program Subrecipient Agreement (one-time revenue of $70,000,000).   Not available Not available
26-0599 G.2.County ManagerApprove a State-Funded Grant Agreement between the Florida Department of Transportation (“FDOT”) and Polk County in conjunction with the Power Line Road Phase 2 Project. ($7,500,000 one-time money)   Not available Not available
26-0688 G.3.County ManagerApprove a CIP amendment and a budget transfer of $3,000,000 from the Polk County Sheriff’s Office Central County Jail (CCJ) expansion CIP project to the Kathleen Government Center CIP project (one-time transfer $3,000,000).   Not available Not available
26-0485 G.4.County ManagerExecute a Local Agency Program (LAP) Agreement No. 452132-1-58-01 with the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT), and Resolution to establish that Polk County will serve as the LAP manager on behalf of the City of Lake Wales for the Ridge Scenic Highway (RSH) Connector Trail project.   Not available Not available
26-0679 N.1.Public Hearings - Expedited HearingPublic Hearing (LDCPAS-2025-19 PRWC Receiving Facility CPA) (Adoption Hearing) to consider the adoption of a Small-Scale Comprehensive Plan Amendment to change the Future Land Use from Residential Low (RL) to Institutional (INST) on ±9.91 acres for a future County potable water storage and interconnect facility. (No Fiscal Impact)   Not available Not available
26-0678 N.2.Public Hearings - Expedited HearingPublic Hearing (LDCD-2025-4 PRWC Receiving Facility District Change) (Adoption Hearing) to consider the adoption of a Land Development Code Subdistrict Map change from Insitutional-1X (INST-1X) to Institutional-2X (INST-2X) on ±9.91 acres for a future County potable water storage and interconnect facility.   Not available Not available
26-0680 N.3.Public Hearings - Expedited HearingPublic Hearing (LDCT-2026-1 Wahneta Main Street Corridor (MSC) Overlay LDC Text Amendment) (First Reading) to consider the adoption of an ordinance amending the Land Development Code to establish the Main Street Corridor (MSC) Overlay, plus reinstate Table 3, Wahneta Neighborhood Plan Temporary Uses Modifications. (No Fiscal Impact)   Not available Not available
26-0681 N.4.Public Hearings - Expedited HearingPublic Hearing (LDCT-2026-4 Poinciana Commercial Activity Center Plan 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 Poinciana Commercial Activity Center Plan. (No Fiscal Impact)   Not available Not available
26-0462 O.1.Public HearingsPublic Hearing to Consider Adoption of a Resolution Allowing for the Installation of Four Traffic Calming Devices (Speed Humps) on Woodview Drive, Near Polk City. (estimated $20,000.00 one-time expense)   Not available Not available
26-0693 O.2.Public HearingsPublic Hearing to consider adoption of an ordinance amending Ordinance 21-006, the Economic Development Ad Valorem Tax Exemption for Agro-Iron, LLC.   Not available Not available
26-0694 O.3.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. (Project HORIZON - IT Headquarters).   Not available Not available
26-0695 O.4.Public HearingsPublic Hearing to consider adoption of an ordinance amending Ordinance 2024-015, the Economic Development Ad Valorem Tax Exemption for D.R. Horton, Inc.   Not available Not available
26-0669 R.1.Consent AgendaRemoval of equipment from inventory as listed on Blanket Removal Form 2240.   Not available Not available
26-0684 R.2.Consent AgendaSET HEARING: (LDCPAS-2025-39 Braddock Road CPA) to consider the adoption of a Small-Scale Comprehensive Plan Amendment to change on 36 +/- acers from Mixed-Use (MUX) and Preservation (PRESVX) within the I-4/NE Parkway Plan District Selected Area Plan to Business Park Center (BPC-X). The suggested adoption hearing date is May 19, 2026, at 9:15 a.m.   Not available Not available
26-0685 R.3.Consent AgendaSET HEARING: (LDCPAS-2025-40 Poinciana Commercial CPA) to consider the adoption of a Small-Scale Comprehensive Plan Amendment to change 12.6. +/- acres from Development of Regional Impact (DRI) to Neighborhood Activity Center (NAC). The suggested adoption hearing date is May 19, 2026, at 9:15 a.m.   Not available Not available
26-0686 R.4.Consent AgendaSET HEARING: (LDCPAS-2026-1 Deer Creek Blvd INST) to consider the adoption of a Small-Scale Comprehensive Plan Map Amendment from Leisure Recreation-X (LRX) to Institutional-1X (INST-1X) on 1.01± acres located within the North Ridge SAP and Transit Supportive Development Area (TSDA).The suggested adoption hearing date is May 19, 2026, at 9:15 a.m.   Not available Not available
26-0687 R.5.Consent AgendaSET HEARING: (LDCPAS-2026-11 Medulla Road CPA) to consider the adoption of a Small-Scale Comprehensive Plan Map Amendment to change the future land use from Business Park Center (BPC) to Residential Low (RL) in the Urban Growth Area on 5.14 +/- acres. The suggested adoption hearing date is May 19, 2026, at 9:15 a.m.   Not available Not available
26-0672 R.6.Consent AgendaAccept Performance Surety in the amount of $379,808.54 in the form of Performance Bond No. 101714729 for Dundee & Buckeye Loop. (No Fiscal Impact)   Not available Not available
26-0674 R.7.Consent AgendaApprove the release of a surety in the amount of $1,885,386.98 in the form of Performance Bond No. 08BSBJA9482 Fulton Meadows (aka East Atlantic Property). (No Fiscal Impact)   Not available Not available
26-0675 R.8.Consent AgendaAccept Fulton Meadows (aka East Atlantic Property) 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
26-0673 R.9.Consent AgendaAccept a one-year warranty and surety in the amount of $208,156.64 in the form of Maintenance Bond No. 3000812 Fulton Meadows (aka East Atlantic Property). (No Fiscal Impact)   Not available Not available
26-0682 R.10.Consent AgendaApprove the release of a warranty and surety in the amount of $8,125.35 in the form of Maintenance Bond No. US00143144SU24A for RaceTrac - Winter Haven. (No Fiscal Impact)   Not available Not available
26-0676 R.11.Consent AgendaApprove recommended changes to the functional classification of select Polk County roads: 1st Street, 3rd Street SE, Central Ave SE, Grandview Pkwy and Posner Blvd. (No Fiscal Impact)   Not available Not available
26-0628 R.12.Consent AgendaApprove the State Housing Initiative Partnership (SHIP) Program rehabilitation/replacement program 1) Homeowner Assistance Agreement and 2) Grant Agreement for property located in Dundee, FL, for Case #RC25-SHIP-009. ($194,361.00 one-time expense).   Not available Not available
26-0575 R.13.Consent AgendaApprove the State Housing Initiative Partnership (SHIP) Program rehabilitation/replacement program 1) Homeowner Assistance Agreement and 2) Grant Agreement for property located in Unincorporated Lakeland, FL, for Case #RC25-SHIP-012. ($187,706.00 one-time expense).   Not available Not available
26-0644 R.14.Consent AgendaApprove the Memorandum of Understanding for the Shared Transportation Plan between Polk, Highlands and Hardee Counties. This shared plan outlines the process for the safe and dignified transport of individuals experiencing mental health and substance abuse crises (Baker Acts/Marchman Acts). (No fiscal impact.)   Not available Not available
26-0665 R.15.Consent AgendaAccept a Quit Claim Deed from Eastgroup Properties, L.P. for additional right-of-way in conjunction an Infrastructure Agreement for North Ridge Trail. (No fiscal impact)   Not available Not available
26-0668 R.16.Consent AgendaApprove a Partial Release of Easement for a portion of a drainage easement in conjunction with Rolling Oaks Estates Drainage Improvement Project. (No fiscal impact)   Not available Not available
26-0683 R.17.Consent AgendaApprove Agreement for Transfer of Public Road between the City of Winter Haven and Polk County for all of Boys Club Road and authorize a County Deed for the right-of-way associated therewith. (No fiscal impact)   Not available Not available
26-0649 R.18.Consent AgendaApprove Consultant Services Authorization (CSA) No. 2025-055-02 with WSB (Consultant) to provide Construction, Engineering, and Inspection (CEI) services for the North Rifle Range Road Drainage Improvement Project. ($377,619.66 one-time expense)   Not available Not available
26-0690 R.19.Consent AgendaApprove Consultant Services Authorization (CSA) No. 2022-093-05 with NV5, Inc. (Consultant) to provide design services for the Old Haines City Lake Alfred Road Box Culvert Project. ($248,703.67 one-time expense)   Not available Not available
26-0670 R.20.Consent AgendaAdopt a Resolution Setting Speed Limits on Ashford Drive, Lobelia Drive, and Vervain Avenue, within the Holly Hill Estates Subdivision, near Davenport. ($619.09 one-time expense)   Not available Not available
26-0671 R.21.Consent AgendaAdopt a Resolution Setting Parking Restrictions on Pilchard Drive, near Poinciana. ($233.11 one-time expense)   Not available Not available
26-0689 R.22.Consent AgendaApprove recommended alignment alternative for the County Road 557 Widening Project - South Segment Addition (No fiscal impact).   Not available Not available
26-0643 R.23.Consent AgendaAdopt Resolution designating the County Manager as the Authorized Agent to accept or execute Grant Hazard Mitigation Grant Program 4834-(118), Polk County, Environmental Loop Generator.   Not available Not available
26-0691 R.24.Consent AgendaApprove, and ratify County Manager’s prior execution of the Commitment of Match Donation (Appendix H), related to Criminal Justice Mental Health Substance Abuse (CJMHSA) Reinvestment Grant, for space utilized by Tri-County Human Services, Inc. within the Polk Sheriff Central County and Frostproof jail facilities. (No fiscal impact)   Not available Not available
26-0697 R.25.Consent AgendaAPPROVE Resolution and First Amendment to Performance Agreement to amend Exemption Period of Economic Development Ad Valorem Tax Exemption for Publix Super Markets, Inc. (Project POMELO - Corporate IT Headquarters Expansion) (No fiscal impact)   Not available Not available
26-0699 R.26.Consent AgendaAPPROVE Resolution and First Amendment to Performance Agreement to amend Exemption Period of Economic Development Ad Valorem Tax Exemption for Publix Super Markets, Inc. (Project RETRO - Corporate Headquarters Expansion) (No fiscal impact)   Not available Not available
26-0700 R.27.Consent AgendaAPPROVE Resolution and First Amendment to Performance Agreement to amend Exemption Period of Economic Development Ad Valorem Tax Exemption for Publix Super Markets, Inc. (Project RISE - Bakery) (No fiscal impact)   Not available Not available
26-0701 R.28.Consent AgendaAPPROVE Resolution and First Amendment to Performance Agreement to amend Exemption Period of Economic Development Ad Valorem Tax Exemption for Publix Super Markets, Inc. (Project Harvest - Warehouse) (No fiscal impact)   Not available Not available
26-0692 R.29.Consent AgendaApprove Interlocal Agreement with the Polk Transportation Planning Organization for Legal Services by the County Attorney’s Office and approve Waiver of Conflict.   Not available Not available
26-0702 R.30.Consent AgendaRelease of Lien upon payment of $9,274 to satisfy an Affordable Housing Impact Fee Exemption lien. ($9,274 one-time revenue)   Not available Not available