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Meeting Name: Board of County Commissioners Agenda status: Final
Meeting date/time: 7/7/2026 9:00 AM Minutes status: Draft  
Meeting location: Board Room
DRAFT as of 07/01/2026
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26-1133 C.1.County ComptrollerDisbursements.   Not available Not available
26-1134 C.2.County ComptrollerMinutes of Regular Board meeting held on June 16, 2026.   Not available Not available
26-1132 D.1.Consent AgendaApprove Consent Agenda.   Not available Not available
26-1085 G.1.County ManagerConfirm Appointment of Ms. Allison Victoria “Tori” Bateman to serve as the Director of the Human Resources Division.   Not available Not available
26-1224 G.2.County ManagerApprove a budget resolution and budget amendment to establish a budget for the Public Facilities Rev Refunding Bond Series 2025 Fund ($5,459,623 unanticipated revenue and expense)   Not available Not available
26-1109 G.3.County ManagerApprove Amendment Six to the Master Purchase Agreement with Motorola Solutions, Inc. ($5,135,075.74 expense over 6 years).   Not available Not available
26-1185 G.4.County ManagerApprove piggyback agreement with Veransa Group for yard waste processing services at the North Central Landfill ($1,300,000.00 estimated annual expense)   Not available Not available
26-1144 G.5.County ManagerApprove Consultant Services Authorization (CSA) No. 22-089-05 with Jacobs Engineering Group, Inc., (Consultant) for engineering services for the design of improvements to Kathleen Road at West Campbell Road Intersection. ($273,004.60 one-time expense)   Not available Not available
26-1225 G.6.County ManagerApprove the Construction Manager at Risk (CMAR) 2026-013-01, Guaranteed Maximum Price (GMP) Addendum with Strickland Construction, Inc., for the Eagle Lake Roads & Drainage Maintenance Facility ($6,381,337.57 one-time expense)   Not available Not available
26-1094 H.1.Commissioner District 1Reappoint Mike Hickman as a Member (Seat 2) of the Polk County Planning Commission, for the three-year term, September 1, 2026 through August 31, 2029. (District 1 Appointment)   Not available Not available
26-1195 H.2.Commissioner District 1Appoint Tracy Mouncey as an Alternate Member (Seat B) of the Polk County Planning Commission, for the remainder of the three-year term ending September 18, 2027.   Not available Not available
26-1102 I.1.Commissioner District 2Appoint Kevin Updike as a Member (Seat 3) of the Polk County Planning Commission, for the three-year term, September 1, 2026 through August 31, 2029. (District 2 Appointment)   Not available Not available
26-1135 J.1.Commissioner District 3Appoint Chad Barron as an Alternate Member (Seat A) on the Polk County Planning Commission, for the three-year term, July 2, 2026 through July 1, 2029.   Not available Not available
26-1074 K.1.Commissioner District 5Appoint Shane E. Bevilacqua as a Member of the Polk County Planning Commission for the three-year term, September 1, 2026 to August 31, 2029.   Not available Not available
26-1204 N.1.Public Hearings - Expedited HearingPublic Hearing: (LDCT-2026-14 Polk City SPA LCCX Text Amendment) (Adoption Hearing) to consider the adoption of an ordinance amending the Land Development Code, Chapter 5, Green Swamp Area of Critical State Concern regarding Comprehensive Plan Future Land Use Map amendments to the Linear Commercial Corridor-X (LCCX) district in the Polk City Special Protection Area of the Green Swamp Area of Critical State Concern. (No Fiscal Impact)   Not available Not available
26-1199 N.2.Public Hearings - Expedited HearingPublic Hearing: (LDCT-2026-5 Shimmering Drive LDC LCCX Text Amendment) (First Reading) to consider the adoption of an ordinance amending Ordinance No. 00-09, as amended, the Polk County Land Development Code, amending Appendix E adding for an activity center plan, related to a Small Scale Comprehensive Plan map amendment (LDCPAS-2025-24) from Residential Low (RL) to Community Activity Center-X (CAC). (No Fiscal Impact)   Not available Not available
26-1203 N.3.Public Hearings - Expedited HearingPublic Hearing: (LDCT-2026-7 GrayLineX 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, Parcel Specific Comprehensive Plan Amendments with Conditions, to limit the intensity of the proposed Industrial (IND) activity on the site. This case is related to LDCPAS-2026-10. (No Fiscal Impact)   Not available Not available
26-1151 O.1.Public HearingsPublic Hearing to Consider Adoption of a Resolution to vacate a portion of platted, unopened, and unmaintained right-of-way shown as Roosevelt Street on the plat of Bevington Manor, Lakeland, Florida. (No fiscal impact)   Not available Not available
26-0956 O.2.Public HearingsPublic Hearing to Consider Adoption of a Resolution Allowing for the Installation of One Traffic Calming Device (Speed Hump) on Bay Boulevard North (West), Near Lake Wales. (Estimated $5,000.00 one-time expense)   Not available Not available
26-0959 O.3.Public HearingsPublic Hearing to Consider Adoption of a Resolution Allowing for the Installation of Three Traffic Calming Devices (Speed Humps) on Eastside Drive South, Near Lakeland. (Estimated $15,000.00 one-time expense)   Not available Not available
26-0960 O.4.Public HearingsPublic Hearing to Consider Adoption of a Resolution Allowing for the Installation of Five Traffic Calming Devices (Speed Humps) on Pryor Road, Near Haines City. (Estimated $25,000.00 one-time expense)   Not available Not available
26-1126 O.5.Public HearingsPublic Hearing to Consider Adoption of a Resolution Allowing for the Installation of Three Traffic Calming Devices (Speed Humps) on Sixth Street East (Wahneta), Near Winter Haven. (estimated $15,000.00 one-time expense)   Not available Not available
26-1137 R.1.Consent AgendaReport 2026-09 EMS Controlled Substances follow-up audit.   Not available Not available
26-1141 R.2.Consent AgendaRemoval of equipment from inventory as listed on Blanket Removal Form 2244.   Not available Not available
26-1226 R.3.Consent AgendaSET HEARING: (LDCPAS-2025-24 Shimmering Drive CAC CPA) to change the Future Land Use Map designation to 3.87+/- Acres from Residential-Suburban (RL) to Community Activity Center-X (CAC). The suggested adoption hearing date is July 21, 2026, at 9:15 a.m.   Not available Not available
26-1223 R.4.Consent AgendaSET HEARING: (LDCPAS-2026-10 GrayLineX CPA) to change the Future Land Use Map designation on 3.81+/- Acres from Residential-Suburban (RS) to Industrial (IND). The suggested adoption hearing date is July 21, 2026, at 9:15 a.m. (No Fiscal Impact)   Not available Not available
26-1227 R.5.Consent AgendaSET HEARING: (LDCD-2026-3 Goldenrod Lane) to change the Land Development Code Sub-District Map designation from Residential-Low 1X (RL1-X) to Residential Low-4X (RL4-X) on 17.1+/- acres. The suggested adoption hearing date is July 21, 2026, at 9:15 a.m.   Not available Not available
26-1176 R.6.Consent AgendaAccept Performance Surety in the amount of $262,966.21 in the form of Performance Bond No. 016253136 for Atria at Ridgewood Lakes Phase 2. (No Fiscal Impact)   Not available Not available
26-1178 R.7.Consent AgendaAccept Performance Surety in the amount of $76,626.33 in the form of Performance Bond No. 47SUR300214011540 and subdivision agreement for Bella Vista. (No Fiscal Impact)   Not available Not available
26-1181 R.8.Consent AgendaAccept Performance Surety in the amount of $29,697.91 in the form of Performance Bond No. 101585677 for Cornelius New Building. (No Fiscal Impact)   Not available Not available
26-1192 R.9.Consent AgendaAccept Performance Surety in the amount of $170,024.88 in the form of Performance Bond No. PB00044300064 and subdivision agreement for Highland Creek. (No Fiscal Impact)   Not available Not available
26-1206 R.10.Consent AgendaAccept Performance Surety in the amount of $77,540.00 in the form of Commercial Performance Bond No. 41K237626 for McEnany Land Holdings. (No Fiscal Impact)   Not available Not available
26-1210 R.11.Consent AgendaAccept Performance Surety in the amount of $77,267.93 in the form of Performance Bond No. 108221694 for North Ridge Logistics. (No Fiscal Impact)   Not available Not available
26-1220 R.12.Consent AgendaAccept Performance Surety in the amount of $952,807.54 in the form of Performance Bond No. 47SUR300214011524 and subdivision agreement for Sun Haven. (No Fiscal Impact)   Not available Not available
26-1221 R.13.Consent AgendaAccept Performance Surety in the amount of $347,786.16 in the form of Performance Bond No. S-346225 for Vista Village. (No Fiscal Impact)   Not available Not available
26-1171 R.14.Consent AgendaAccept a one-year warranty and surety in the amount of $40,824.30 in the form of Maintenance Bond No. 800178970 for Applewood Reserve. (No Fiscal Impact)   Not available Not available
26-1193 R.15.Consent AgendaAccept a one-year warranty and surety in the amount of $113,442.00 in the form of Maintenance Bond No. PB00561200271 for Highlands Reserve Roadway (aka Ascend Highlands Reserve). (No Fiscal Impact)   Not available Not available
26-1218 R.16.Consent AgendaAccept a one-year warranty and surety in the amount of $95,741.94 in the form of Irrevocable Letter of Credit No. FGAC-26146 for Ranches at Lake McLeod Ph 2. (No Fiscal Impact)   Not available Not available
26-1172 R.17.Consent AgendaAccept Ascend Highlands Reserve potable water and reclaim water utility system improvements for ownership, operation, and maintenance by Polk County Utilities. (No Fiscal Impact)   Not available Not available
26-1173 R.18.Consent AgendaAccept a one-year warranty and surety in the amount of $15,832.40 in the form of Maintenance Bond No. PB00561200270 for Ascend Highlands Reserve. (No Fiscal Impact)   Not available Not available
26-1179 R.19.Consent AgendaAccept Chick-Fil-A potable water and wastewater utility system improvements for ownership, operation, and maintenance by Polk County Utilities. (No Fiscal Impact)   Not available Not available
26-1180 R.20.Consent AgendaAccept a one-year warranty and surety in the amount of $12,125.08 in the form of Maintenance Bond No. 407549D for Chick-Fil-A. (No Fiscal Impact)   Not available Not available
26-1182 R.21.Consent AgendaAccept Daven Pointe potable water and reclaim water utility system improvements for ownership, operation, and maintenance by Polk County Utilities. (No Fiscal Impact)   Not available Not available
26-1183 R.22.Consent AgendaAccept a one-year warranty and surety in the amount of $43,451.57 in the form of Maintenance Bond No. 3534564 for Daven Pointe. (No Fiscal Impact)   Not available Not available
26-1197 R.23.Consent AgendaAccept Holly Hill Grove Apartments potable water and reclaim water utility system improvements for ownership, operation, and maintenance by Polk County Utilities. (No Fiscal Impact)   Not available Not available
26-1198 R.24.Consent AgendaAccept a one-year warranty and surety in the amount of $12,004.39 in the form of Maintenance Bond No. HACS-B873-0011 for Holly Hill Grove Apartments. (No Fiscal Impact)   Not available Not available
26-1208 R.25.Consent AgendaAccept Myrtlebrook Preserve 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
26-1209 R.26.Consent AgendaAccept a one-year warranty and surety in the amount of $269,179.30 in the form of Maintenance Bond No. 47SUR300214011508 for Myrtlebrook Preserve. (No Fiscal Impact)   Not available Not available
26-1212 R.27.Consent AgendaAccept Pine Tree Trail Townhomes 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
26-1213 R.28.Consent AgendaAccept a one-year warranty and surety in the amount of $203,392.47 in the form of Maintenance Bond No. GM252783 for Pine Tree Trail Townhomes. (No Fiscal Impact)   Not available Not available
26-1175 R.29.Consent AgendaApprove the release of a warranty and surety in the amount of $21,370.92 in the form of Maintenance Bond No. CIC1934047 for Aston Pointe (aka Neo at Four Corners). (No Fiscal Impact)   Not available Not available
26-1186 R.30.Consent AgendaApprove the release of a warranty and surety in the amount of $48,247.09 in the form of Irrevocable Letter of Credit No. 306 for Gapway Groves Phase 3 Offsite Road Improvements. (No Fiscal Impact)   Not available Not available
26-1188 R.31.Consent AgendaApprove the release of a warranty and surety in the amount of $79,958.50 in the form of Maintenance Bond No. 30152647-M for Hickory Ranch Phase 1. (No Fiscal Impact)   Not available Not available
26-1189 R.32.Consent AgendaApprove the release of a warranty and surety in the amount of $16,768.50 in the form of Maintenance Bond No. 7901110430 for Hickory Ranch Phase 2. (No Fiscal Impact)   Not available Not available
26-1194 R.33.Consent AgendaApprove the release of a warranty and surety in the amount of $232,772.34 in the form of Maintenance Bond No. PB11511003821 for Hillpointe Davenport - Gaines Road. (No Fiscal Impact)   Not available Not available
26-1184 R.34.Consent AgendaApprove the release of a surety in the amount of $57,798.31 in the form of Performance Bond No. 30223950 for Discount Tire - US 27. (No Fiscal Impact)   Not available Not available
26-1190 R.35.Consent AgendaApprove the release of a surety in the amount of $270,650.73 in the form of Performance Bond No. 874885 for Hickory Ridge Estates. (No Fiscal Impact)   Not available Not available
26-1191 R.36.Consent AgendaApprove the release of a surety in the amount of $88,693.33 in the form of Performance Bond No. 5328667 for Highland ADM Utility. (No Fiscal Impact)   Not available Not available
26-1196 R.37.Consent AgendaApprove the release of a surety in the amount of $42,216.90 in the form of Performance Bond No. 41K237630 for Holden Road. (No Fiscal Impact)   Not available Not available
26-1207 R.38.Consent AgendaApprove the release of a surety in the amount of $1,797,703.65 in the form of Performance Bond No. 47SUR300214011188 for Myrtlebrook Preserve. (No Fiscal Impact)   Not available Not available
26-1211 R.39.Consent AgendaApprove the release of a 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
26-1187 R.40.Consent AgendaApprove the release of a cash surety in the amount of $2,485.68 for Granite Lot 9. (No Fiscal Impact)   Not available Not available
26-1205 R.41.Consent AgendaApprove the release of a cash surety in the amount of $10,704.29 for Marlowe at Ridgeview. (No Fiscal Impact)   Not available Not available
26-1214 R.42.Consent AgendaApprove the release of a cash surety in the amount of $6,765.00 for Posner Business Center. (No Fiscal Impact)   Not available Not available
26-1215 R.43.Consent AgendaApprove the release of a cash surety in the amount of $1,756.60 for Rafina Tract A. (No Fiscal Impact)   Not available Not available
26-1216 R.44.Consent AgendaApprove the release of a cash surety in the amount of $1,992.12 for Rafina Tract E. (No Fiscal Impact)   Not available Not available
26-1217 R.45.Consent AgendaApprove the release of a cash surety in the amount of $3,407.50 for Rafina Tract F. (No Fiscal Impact)   Not available Not available
26-1219 R.46.Consent AgendaApprove the release of a cash surety in the amount of $5,921.50 for Reunion Phase 2 Apartments. (No Fiscal Impact)   Not available Not available
26-1228 R.47.Consent AgendaSET HEARING to consider a request to vacate a portion of deeded and unmaintained right-of-way adjacent to the east of Crystal Beach Road. (Suggested hearing date is July 21, 2026 at 9:00 a.m or immediately following the regular agenda)   Not available Not available
26-1138 R.48.Consent AgendaApprove maintained right-of-way maps for 2nd Street West, 12th Street East, Peerless Road and Reynolds Road. (No fiscal impact)   Not available Not available
26-1149 R.49.Consent AgendaApprove Agreement for Transfer of Public Road between the City of Winter Haven and Polk County for a portion of Avenue K SW and authorize a County Deed for the right-of-way associated therewith. (No fiscal impact)   Not available Not available
26-1160 R.50.Consent AgendaAccept Quit Claim Deeds from Ernie Caldwell Properties, LLC and the Astonia Community Development District, for additional right-of-way along Little Zion Road and CR 547. (No fiscal impact)   Not available Not available
26-1170 R.51.Consent AgendaAccept Quit Claim Deeds for additional right-of-way along Swindell Road, Cheatwood Drive, and Brooks Street as requested through the Development Review Process. (No fiscal impact)   Not available Not available
26-1127 R.52.Consent AgendaApprove and Authorize the Chairman to Execute Amendment to the Traffic Signal Maintenance and Compensation Agreement with the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) to Include Updated Exhibit “A” for FY 2026/2027. ($1,188,374.00 one-time revenue/no match required)   Not available Not available
26-1200 R.53.Consent AgendaApprove Amendment to the State Highway Lighting, Maintenance and Compensation Agreement with the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) to Include Updated Work Order and Exhibit “A” for FY 2026/2027 ($135,893.49 one-time revenue/no match required).   Not available Not available
26-1145 R.54.Consent AgendaApprove Modification No. 2 to Consultant Services Authorization (CSA) No. 22-083-01 with Burgess and Niple, Inc., (Consultant) to provide engineering services for Lake Ned Road at Cypress Gardens Road Intersection Improvements Project ($27,482.56 one-time expense).   Not available Not available
26-1146 R.55.Consent AgendaApprove Modification No. 2 to Consultant Services Authorization (CSA) No. 17-050-07 with AIM Engineering & Surveying, Inc. (Consultant) to provide post-design services for the SR 60 @ Old Bartow/Lake Wales Road Intersection Improvement Project. ($26,062 one-time expense)   Not available Not available
26-1140 R.56.Consent AgendaAdopt a Resolution Setting Speed Limits on Live Oak Drive, Oak Preserve Drive and Quercus Loop within the Oak Preserve Subdivision near Winter Haven. ($317.21 one-time expense)   Not available Not available
26-1100 R.57.Consent AgendaApprove a New Non-Exclusive Commercial Franchise for FY2025-26 by Junk Genies Services LLC. (No Fiscal Impact)   Not available Not available
26-1166 R.58.Consent AgendaSET HEARING to consider adoption of final rate resolutions and assessment rolls for the (1) Residential Waste Program Services, (2) Street Lighting Assessment Areas, (3) Fire Services, (4) the Skyview Utility Municipal Services Benefit Unit, (5) Nuisance Abatement, (6) Excessive Bulk Waste, (7) Island Club West Utility Municipal Services Benefit Unit, (8) East Bimini Bay Utility Municipal Services Benefit Unit, and (9) Master Inwood Street Lighting Municipal Services Benefit Unit for fiscal year 2026-27. (Suggested hearing date: September 14, 2026 at 6:00 p.m.) (No fiscal impact)   Not available Not available
26-1174 R.59.Consent AgendaSET HEARING to consider adoption of an ordinance amendment to Section 4 of the Polk County Indigent Health Care Plan Extension Ordinance (Ordinance No. 2015-076). Suggested Hearing Date: July 21, 2026, at 9:00 a.m. or soon thereafter.   Not available Not available
26-1153 R.60.Consent AgendaAdopt Resolution Approving Repeal of Fire Department Burn Ban 26-01.   Not available Not available
26-1155 R.61.Consent AgendaAdopt Tentative Assessment Resolution and Assessment Roll for the 2026-27 Excessive Bulk Waste Assessments to be collected by the Uniform Method of Collection of Non-Ad Valorem Assessments on the tax bill. (No fiscal impact)   Not available Not available
26-1161 R.62.Consent AgendaAdopt Tentative Assessment Resolution and Assessment Roll for the 2026-27 Nuisance Abatement Assessments to be collected by the Uniform Method of Collection of Non-Ad Valorem Assessments on the tax bill. (No fiscal impact)   Not available Not available
26-1154 R.63.Consent AgendaAdopt Tentative Rate Resolution for the 2026-27 East Bimini Bay Utility Municipal Service Benefit Unit ("MSBU"). (No fiscal impact)   Not available Not available
26-1156 R.64.Consent AgendaAdopt Tentative Rate Resolution for the 2026-27 Fire Services Non-Ad Valorem Assessments.   Not available Not available
26-1157 R.65.Consent AgendaAdopt Tentative Rate Resolution for the 2025-26 Master Inwood Street Lighting MSBU. (No fiscal impact)   Not available Not available
26-1158 R.66.Consent AgendaAdopt Tentative Rate Resolution for the 2026-27 Island Club West Utility Municipal Service Benefit Unit ("MSBU"). (No fiscal impact)   Not available Not available
26-1164 R.67.Consent AgendaAdopt Tentative Rate Resolution for the 2026-27 Street Lighting Assessments. (No fiscal impact)   Not available Not available
26-1167 R.68.Consent AgendaAdopt Tentative Rate Resolution for the 2026-27 Skyview Utility Municipal Service Benefit Unit ("MSBU"). (No fiscal impact)   Not available Not available
26-1163 R.69.Consent AgendaAdopt Residential Waste Program Services Tentative Assessment Resolution setting the Estimated Assessment Rates for Fiscal Year 2026-27. (No fiscal impact)   Not available Not available
26-1168 R.70.Consent AgendaRelease of Lien related to an Affordable Housing Impact Fee Waiver for Roberto C. Rivera and Dania R. Fuentes (No fiscal impact).   Not available Not available