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25-2319
| C.1. | Consent Agenda | Approve Consent Agenda. | | |
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25-2320
| D.1. | County Comptroller | Disbursements. | | |
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25-2321
| D.2. | County Comptroller | Minutes of Regular Board meeting held on December 2, 2025. | | |
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25-2231
| G.1. | County Manager | Approve agreement with Eisman & Russo, Inc. for construction engineering and inspection (CEI) services for Thompson Nursery Road Phase I - Segment 1. (not-to-exceed one-time expense $5,010,675.00) | | |
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25-2358
| G.2. | Consent Agenda | Approve construction contract with Kamminga & Roodvoets, Inc. for the Spirit Lake Road Roundabout project ($4,991,838.82 one-time expense) | | |
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25-2280
| G.3. | County Manager | Approve Land Purchase Agreement between Preservation of Natural Florida, Inc. and Polk County in conjunction with the Environmental Lands Program, CLASAC Project EL-113-24. ($226,250 total expense) | | |
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25-2190
| G.4. | County Manager | Approval of Standard Grant Agreement QG033 in the amount of $6,750,000 with the State of Florida Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP) for the Northeast Regional Wastewater Treatment Facility (NERWWTF) Expansion from 6.0 to 9.0 million gallons per day (MGD) Project ($6,750,000 one-time grant revenue) | | |
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25-1808
| G.5. | County Manager | Resolution to increase established user fees for the use of Public Safety Radio System and Radio Communication services provided by the County and to adopt policy guidelines for such services (estimated $35,811,600 revenue over five years). | | |
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25-2338
| J.1. | Commissioner District 3 | Appoint Adam W. Greenway, Ph.D., to replace Blair Updike on the Comprehensive Plan Advisory Committee (CPAC). | | |
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25-2383
| J.2. | Commissioner District 3 | Appoint Jamie Richardson as a Member of the Lakes Access Advisory Committee, for the three-year term, November 17, 2025 through November 16, 2028. (District 3 Appointment) | | |
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25-2346
| N.1. | Public Hearings - Expedited Hearing | Public Hearing (LDCPAL-2025-1 GPK Holly Hill Groves 2 CPA Amendment) (Adoption Hearing) to consider the adoption of a Large-Scale Comprehensive Plan Amendment to change the Future Land Use designation on 14.6 acres from Employment Center - X (ECX) to Residential-High X (RHX). (No Fiscal Impact) | | |
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25-2348
| N.2. | Public Hearings - Expedited Hearing | Public Hearing (LDCPAS-2025-25 Lake Marion Creek Dr and Pine CCX CPA) (Adoption Hearing) to consider the adoption of a Small-Scale Comprehensive Plan Amendment (CPA) to change the Future Land Use designation on 1.58 +/- acres from Development of Regional Impact (DRI) to Convenience Center-X (CCX) in the Utility Enclave Area (UEA). (No Fiscal Impact) | | |
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25-2350
| N.3. | Public Hearings - Expedited Hearing | Public Hearing (LDCPAS-2025-27 Highway 542 East Property CPA Amendment) (Adoption Hearing) to consider the adoption of a Small-Scale Comprehensive Plan Amendment to change the Future Land Use designation on 12.64 acres from Residential-Suburban (RS) to Business-Park Center (BPC). (No Fiscal Impact). | | |
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25-2345
| N.4. | Public Hearings - Expedited Hearing | Public Hearing (LDCD-2025-7 Highway 542 East Property District Change) (Adoption Hearing) to consider the adoption of a sub-district change from Business Park Center (BPC-1) to Business Park Center-2 (BPC-2) on 12.64 acres within in the Suburban Development Area (SDA). (No Fiscal Impact) | | |
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25-2353
| N.5. | Public Hearings - Expedited Hearing | Public Hearing (LDCT-2025-22 Recovery Residences) (Adoption Hearing) to consider the adoption of an ordinance amending the use tables in Chapter 2, Chapter 4, and Chapter 5, to add large group homes into residential future land use districts; amending chapter 10, definitions, to add recovery residences to conform with state statute. (No Fiscal Impact) | | |
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25-2344
| O.1. | Public Hearings | Public Hearing (LDCD-2025-6 Hamilton Road Sub-district) (Adoption Hearing) to consider the adoption of a sub-district change from Business Park Center-1 (BPC-1) to Business Park Center-2 (BPC-2) to allow for outdoor storage. (No Fiscal Impact) | | |
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25-2349
| O.2. | Public Hearings | Public Hearing (LDCPAS-2025-26 Natural Encounters CPA) (Adoption Hearing) to consider the adoption of a Small-Scale Comprehensive Plan Map Amendment to change the Future Land Use (FLU) designation on 33 acres +/- parcel from Agricultural/Residential Rural (A/RR) to Leisure/Recreation (L/R)) in the Rural Development Area (RDA) with a Comprehensive Plan Text Amendment to Section 2.135 Parcel Specific Future Land Use Map Amendment with Conditions to reference the subject site has development conditions as part of a LDC Text Amendment (LDCT-2025-18). (No Fiscal Impact) | | |
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25-2352
| O.3. | Public Hearings | Public Hearing (LDCT-2025-18 Natural Encounters LDC Text Amendment) (Adoption Hearing) to add development conditions in Appendix E, Section E105 to limit the allowable uses on property subject to the Small Scale Comprehensive Plan Map and Text amendment (LDCPAS-2025-25) from Agricultural Residential Rural (A/RR) to Leisure Recreation (L/R) on 33 +/- acres with a Comprehensive Plan Text Amendment to Section 2.135 Parcel Specific Future Land Use Map Amendment with Conditions to reference the subject site has development conditions. (No Fiscal Impact) | | |
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25-2347
| O.4. | Public Hearings | Public Hearing (LDCPAS-2025-17 Braddock & Berkley Rd NAC CPA Amendment) (Adoption Hearing) to consider the adoption of a Small-Scale Comprehensive Plan Amendment to change the Future Land Use designation on ±7.95 acres from Residential Low (RL) to Neighborhood Activity Center (NAC) with a Comprehensive Plan Text Amendment to Section 2.135 Parcel Specific Future Land Use Map Amendment with Conditions to reference the subject site has development conditions as part of a LDC Text Amendment (LDCT-2025-19) to Appendix E. (No Fiscal Impact). | | |
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25-2381
| O.5. | Public Hearings | Public Hearing (LDCT-2025-19 Berkley & Braddock Text Amendment) (Adoption Hearing) to amend Appendix E, Section E105, Parcel Specific Comprehensive Plan Amendments with Conditions on property subject to the Small Scale Comprehensive Plan Map and Text Amendment (LDCPAS-2025-17) from Residential Low (RL) to Neighborhood Activity Center (NAC) on 7.95 +/- acres with a Comprehensive Plan Text Amendment to Section 2.135 Parcel Specific Future Land Use Map Amendment with Conditions to reference the subject site has development conditions. (No Fiscal Impact) | | |
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25-2301
| O.6. | Public Hearings | Public Hearing to consider Adoption of a Resolution Allowing for the Installation of Four Traffic Calming Devices (Speed Humps) on Arizona Avenue, Near Lakeland. (estimated $20,000.00 one-time expense) | | |
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25-2303
| O.7. | Public Hearings | Public Hearing to consider Adoption of a Resolution Allowing for the Installation of Two Traffic Calming Devices (Speed Humps) on Jamestown Avenue, Near Lakeland. (estimated $20,000.00 one-time expense) | | |
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25-2302
| O.8. | Public Hearings | Public Hearing to consider Adoption of a Resolution Allowing for the Installation of Two Traffic Calming Devices (Speed Humps) on Fox Creek Drive South, Near Mulberry. (estimated $10,000.00 one-time expense) | | |
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25-2403
| O.9. | Public Hearings | Public Hearing to consider the sale of the Waverly Utility System (water and wastewater) to the City of Lake Wales ($5,300,000.00 one-time revenue) | | |
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25-2417
| R.1. | Consent Agenda | Ratification of the BoCC Member and Liaison Assignments, effective December 16, 2025 | | |
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25-2316
| R.2. | Consent Agenda | Report 2025-16 Roads and Drainage Contractor Invoices audit | | |
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25-2329
| R.3. | Consent Agenda | Removal of equipment from inventory as listed on Blanket Removal Form 2231. | | |
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25-2392
| R.4. | Consent Agenda | Approve Amendment No. 1 to Professional Services Agreement #2025-061 with Arrow Group Consulting, LLC for lobbying services for fiscal year 2025-2026. (No fiscal impact) | | |
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25-2393
| R.5. | Consent Agenda | Approve an Agreement with Capital City Consulting, LLC for lobbying services for fiscal year 2025-2026. ($67,500 one-time expense) | | |
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25-2394
| R.6. | Consent Agenda | Approve an Agreement with Ballard Partners, Inc. for lobbying services for fiscal year 2025-2026. ($45,000 one-time expense) | | |
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25-2374
| R.7. | Consent Agenda | SET HEARING: (LDCD-2025-10 Poinciana Bayberry St Sub-District) to consider the adoption of a Sub-District to change 72.27 +/- acres from (INST-1) to Institutional (INST-2) in the Utility Enclave Area (UEA). The suggested adoption hearing date is January 6, 2026, at 9:15 a.m | | |
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25-2376
| R.8. | Consent Agenda | SET HEARING: (LDCPAS-2025-30 Lake Gibson Estates CPA) to consider the adoption of a Small-Scale Comprehensive Plan Amendment to change the Future Land Use from Residential Low (RL-3) to Residential Medium (RM) on 2.51 +/- acres in the Urban Growth Area (UGA). This case is related to LDCT-2025-21. The suggested adoption hearing date is January 20, 2026, at 9:15 a.m. | | |
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25-2377
| R.9. | Consent Agenda | SET HEARING: (LDCT-2025-21 Lake Gibson Estates LDC Text) to add development conditions in Appendix E, Section E105 and add policies in Section 2.135 in the Comprehensive The suggested hearing dates are for the first reading on January 6, 2026, at 9:15 a.m. and the adoption hearing date on January 20, 2026, at 9:15 a.m. | | |
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25-2378
| R.10. | Consent Agenda | SET HEARING: (LDCT-2025-23 Alcohol Separation Requirements & Hours LDC Text) to amend Chapter 2, Section 224, Alcohol Sales and Chapter 10 to add definitions. The suggested hearing dates are for the first reading on January 6, 2026, at 9:15 a.m. and the adoption hearing date on January 20, 2026, at 9:15 a.m. | | |
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25-2379
| R.11. | Consent Agenda | SET HEARING: (LDCT-2025-24 Powerline Landscaping Buffer) to amend Chapter 3, Section 303, Solar Electric-Power Generation Facility and Chapter 7, Section 720, Landscaping and Buffering. The suggested hearing dates are for the first reading on January 6, 2026, at 9:15 a.m. and the adoption hearing date on January 20, 2026, at 9:15 a.m. | | |
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25-2380
| R.12. | Consent Agenda | SET HEARING: (LDPD-2025-9/DeNovo; The Highlands Club PD) This is a request appealing the decision of the Planning Commission to approve a Planned Development for 747 single-family homes. The suggested hearing dates are for the first reading on January 6, 2026, at 9:15 a.m. | | |
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25-2337
| R.13. | Consent Agenda | Approve the release of a warranty and surety in the amount of $134,591.02 in the form of Maintenance Bond No. LICX1983025 for Brentwood Townhomes Phase 2 & 3. (No Fiscal Impact) | | |
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25-2340
| R.14. | Consent Agenda | Accept Performance Surety in the amount of $49,995.50 in the form of Performance Bond No. 7901110846 for Dookhan Site Design. (No Fiscal Impact) | | |
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25-2341
| R.15. | Consent Agenda | Accept Performance Surety in the amount of $57,791.42 in the form of Performance Bond No. 108327991 for PS Sandhill Offsite Water Main Improvements. (No Fiscal Impact) | | |
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25-2342
| R.16. | Consent Agenda | Thompson Nursery Road Proportionate Share Agreement - Kingdom Valley Development (In the amount of $923.07). | | |
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25-2267
| R.17. | Consent Agenda | Approve selection committee’s recommendation to authorize staff negotiations with Kimley-Horn & Associates, Inc., Rummel, Klepper & Kahl, LLP, Chastain-Skillman, LLC, Dewberry Engineers, Inc., CivilSurv Design Group, Inc. and Pennoni Associates, Inc. for engineering staff augmentation services for Land Development. (No Fiscal Impact) | | |
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25-2336
| R.18. | Consent Agenda | Approve license agreement with TeamDynamix Solutions LLC. for cloud Information Technology Service Management (ITSM) and implementation services. (5YR cost: $ 320,275.31) | | |
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25-2354
| R.19. | Consent Agenda | Approve annual Stop Loss reinsurance with Aetna for the self-insured Employee Health Plan for a one-year premium of $809,000. | | |
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25-2327
| R.20. | Consent Agenda | Approve the second amendment to the Polk HealthCare Plan Behavioral Health Services Agreement with BayCare Health System, Inc. for behavioral health care services. (estimated annual amount less than $100,000) | | |
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25-2372
| R.21. | Consent Agenda | Approve the second amendment to the Polk HealthCare Plan Behavioral Health Services Agreement with Tri-County Human Services, Inc. for behavioral health care services. (Transfer of existing appropriations to medical provider) | | |
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25-2386
| R.22. | Consent Agenda | Accept and execute Amendment three (3) to the Florida Department of Commerce (Formally Florida Department of Equal Opportunity) Federally funded Community Development Block Grant Mitigation Program (CDBG-MIT) subrecipient agreement with the Florida Department of Equal Opportunity for the Polk County Specialty Care/Children’s Home Society Roof Replacement project. (No fiscal impact) | | |
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25-2281
| R.23. | Consent Agenda | SET HEARING to consider requests to vacate a portion of a platted right-of-way shown on the map of Jester Subdivision along with a request to vacate any public interest in a portion of a 30-foot wide strip of land lying adjacent to the west of Parcel ID Number 273005-000000-011120. (Suggested hearing date is January 6, 2026 at 9:00 a.m or immediately following the regular agenda) | | |
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25-2359
| R.24. | 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, McKinnie/Wilson parcel ($4,000 one-time expense) | | |
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25-2006
| R.25. | Consent Agenda | Accept a Drainage Easement from Connie Cristancho and Fabio Castro, as successor trustees and authorize a Partial Release of Easement for a drainage easement associated with Galloway Road. (No fiscal impact) | | |
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25-2107
| R.26. | Consent Agenda | Approve Subordinations of County Utility Interests between the State of Florida Department of Transportation and Polk County, FDOT parcels 104.7 and 105.7. (No fiscal impact) | | |
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25-2276
| R.27. | Consent Agenda | Authorize a County Deed to Woodland Ranch Estates 3, LLC as a title clearing measure. (No fiscal impact) | | |
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25-2343
| R.28. | Consent Agenda | Accept Quit Claim Deed for additional right-of-way along Old Combee Road as requested through the Development Review Process. (No fiscal impact) | | |
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25-2290
| R.29. | Consent Agenda | Approve Amendment No. 2 to Consultant Services Authorization (CSA) No. 22-087-02 with HDR Engineering Inc., (Consultant) to provide engineering services for the Country Club Road at Buckeye Loop Road Intersection Improvements Project ($23,180.00 one-time expense). | | |
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25-2277
| R.30. | Consent Agenda | Approve Road Closure Request (Minute Maid Ramp Road 2) in Accordance with the Ordinance No. 2025-020 | | |
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25-2176
| R.31. | Consent Agenda | Approve Consultant Services Authorization (CSA) 2024-014-03, with Jones Edmunds & Associates, Inc. for the Sun Ray Wastewater Treatment Facility Advanced Wastewater Treatment Upgrades and Improvements Evaluation project. ($127,234.00 not-to-exceed, one-time expense). | | |
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25-2382
| R.32. | Consent Agenda | Approve Amendment #1 to Agreement 2025-015 with Geosyntec Consultants, Inc. for professional engineering services for the Southeast Landfill. ($39,072.00 One-time expense) | | |
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25-2362
| R.33. | Consent Agenda | Approve a budget transfer from the Tax Collector Reserve for Contingency for ongoing software and implementation purchases. ($185,111 one-time transfer) | | |
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25-2351
| R.34. | Consent Agenda | Approve Agreements for Land Use Hearing Officer Services with (1) Boswell & Dunlap LLP; and (2) Janet McDonald.($150 per hour of service) | | |
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25-2399
| R.35. | Consent Agenda | Approve the 2025-2028 Collective Bargaining Agreement between the Polk County Board of County Commissioners and Imperial Polk County EMTs and Paramedics I.A.E.P. LOCAL 917 R-5 SEIU/NAGE | | |
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25-2400
| R.36. | Consent Agenda | Consider approval of the proposed settlement in the matter of Charles Wilson v Polk County Board of County Commissioners; $145,000.00 one-time expense. | | |
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25-2415
| R.37. | Consent Agenda | Authorize the County Attorney’s Office and outside counsel to stipulate to a Final Judgment for Parcel 143 in the case of Polk County v. Meritage Homes of Florida, Inc., et al, an eminent domain lawsuit filed to acquire needed rights-of-way for the County Road 557 Project. ($225,900.00 one-time expense) | | |
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