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Meeting Name: Board of County Commissioners Agenda status: Final-revised
Meeting date/time: 6/16/2026 9:00 AM Minutes status: Draft  
Meeting location: Board Room
DRAFT as of 6/12/2026
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26-0706 A.1.Presentations and RecognitionsThe Honorable Scott Franklin, United States House of Representatives, to present the Government Finance Officers’ Association (GFOA) Certificate of Achievement Awards for Financial Reporting for the 2024 Annual Comprehensive Financial Report and the 2024 Popular Annual Financial Report to Stacy M. Butterfield, CPA, Clerk and Comptroller. He will present the GFOA Distinguished Budget Award for 2024 to Commissioner Martha Santiago, Ed.D, Chairman, Board of County Commissioners.   Not available Not available
26-1086 A.2.Presentations and RecognitionsEmployee Recognition   Not available Not available
26-1001 C.1.County ComptrollerDisbursements.   Not available Not available
26-1002 C.2.County ComptrollerMinutes of Regular Board meeting held on June 2, 2026.   Not available Not available
26-1000 D.1.Consent AgendaApprove Consent Agenda.   Not available Not available
26-1110 E.1.Elected Official and Other Governmental AgencyApproval of precinct changes resulting from newly created districts for US House of Representatives, Florida House of Representatives, and the Florida Senate, as recommended by Melony Bell, Polk County Supervisor of Elections (No fiscal impact).   Not available Not available
26-1101 G.1.County ManagerConfirm Appointment of Mr. Scott Lowery to serve as the Director of the Real Estate Services Division.   Not available Not available
26-1065 G.2.County ManagerRequest Board approve construction contract with Jr. Davis Construction Company., Inc. for the Thompson Nursery Road Extension Phase 1 - Segment 1 project. ($33,523,440.79 one-time expense)   Not available Not available
26-1083 G.3.County ManagerRequest Board Approve Amendment 4 with Kimley-Horn and Associates, for Agreement 2022-041, professional engineering and design services for Thompson Nursery Road (TNR) - Phase II Roadway Widening project. ($3,453,821.68 one-time expense)   Not available Not available
26-1003 G.4.County ManagerRequest Board approve 1) Construction Manager at Risk (CMAR), Guaranteed Maximum Price (GMP) Addendum with Miller Construction Management, Inc. for the Caloosa Lake Fire Rescue Station 21 ($6,390,171.95 one-time expense) and 2) CIP amendment and budget transfer from the Emergency Medical Millage Fund in the amount of $1,693,204.00, to fully fund the project.   Not available Not available
26-1042 N.1.Public Hearings - Expedited HearingPublic Hearing (LDCPAL 2026-1 OC Text) (Adoption Hearing) to consider the adoption of a Large-Scale Comprehensive Plan Amendment text amendment to modify the characteristics, location criteria and development criteria for the Office Center (OC) Future Land Use designation. (No Fiscal Impact)   Not available Not available
26-1049 N.2.Public Hearings - Expedited HearingPublic Hearing (LDCT-2026-2 Office Center Consistency) (Adoption Hearing) to consider the adoption of an ordinance amending the Land Development Code to clarify development parameters of the Office Center (OC) district to implement policies in the Comprehensive Plan. (No Fiscal Impact)   Not available Not available
26-1045 N.3.Public Hearings - Expedited HearingPublic Hearing (LDCPAS-2025-36 Hwy 540A OCX CPA) (Adoption Hearing) to consider the adoption of a Small-Scale Comprehensive Plan Amendment to change Future Land Use Map designation from Residential Suburban-X (RSX) to Office Center-X (OCX) on 1.35± acres.   Not available Not available
26-1046 N.4.Public Hearings - Expedited HearingPublic Hearing (LDCPAS-2026-3 Sumner North Cozart Road CPA) (Adoption Hearing) to consider the adoption of a Small-Scale Comprehensive Plan Amendment to change the Future Land Use Map designation from Business Park Center (BPC) to Industrial (IND) on ±25.8 acres. (No Fiscal Impact)   Not available Not available
26-1043 N.5.Public Hearings - Expedited HearingPublic Hearing (LDCPAS-2025-12 Keller Road PM to A/RR CPA) (Adoption Hearing) to consider the adoption of a Small-Scale Comprehensive Plan Amendment to change the Future Land Use Map designation from Phosphate Mining (PM) to Agricultural/Residential Rural (A/RR) on 19.47± acres.   Not available Not available
26-1044 N.6.Public Hearings - Expedited HearingPublic Hearing (LDCPAS-2025-13 Mt Pisgah Rd PM to A/RR CPA) (Adoption Hearing) to consider the adoption of a Small-Scale Comprehensive Plan Amendment to change the Future Land Use Map designation from Phosphate Mining (PM) to Agricultural/Residential Rural (A/RR) on 2.0± acres.   Not available Not available
26-1047 N.7.Public Hearings - Expedited HearingPublic Hearing (LDCPAS-2026-4 Fort Groves CPA) (Adoption Hearing) to consider the adoption of a Small-Scale Comprehensive Plan map amendment to change the land use designation from Phosphate Mining (PM) to Agricultural/Rural Residential (A/RR). (No Fiscal Impact)   Not available Not available
26-1052 N.8.Public Hearings - Expedited HearingPublic Hearing (LDCT-2026-3 Recreational Use Easements) (Adoption Hearing) to amending Chapter 3, Conditional Uses, Section 303, Criteria for Conditional Uses for High Intensity Recreation to allow access via easement for firearms ranges; providing for severability. (No Fiscal Impact)   Not available Not available
26-1053 N.9.Public Hearings - Expedited HearingPublic Hearing (LDCT-2026-8 ATMs & Vending Machines) (Adoption Hearing) to consider the adoption of an ordinance amending the Land Development Code to add standards and definitions for stand-alone vending machines and automated teller machines. (No Fiscal Impact)   Not available Not available
26-1073 N.10.Public Hearings - Expedited HearingPublic Hearing (LDCPAL 2026-5 ILE Duplex and Sewer Text Amendment CPA) (Transmittal Hearing) to consider the adoption of a Large-Scale Comprehensive Plan Text Amendment to Policies in Section 2.130 modifying sewer connection requirements to allow septic tanks for duplexes in Residential Low-X (RL-X) for Indian Lakes Estates (ILE). This case is related to LDC-2026-12, a companion Land Development Code Text Amendment. (No Fiscal Impact)   Not available Not available
26-1054 N.11.Public Hearings - Expedited HearingPublic Hearing (LDCT-2026-12 ILE LDC Duplex and Use Table Text Change) (First Reading) to consider the adoption of ordinance amending the Land Development Code regarding Chapter 4, Section 402, c. Indian Lakes Estates (Pre-DRI #2) to add a use table and conditions for duplex units on septic tanks, minimum septic tank requirements, and prohibiting parcel subdivision. This case is related to LDCPAL-2026-5, a companion Comprehensive Plan text amendment. (No Fiscal Impact)   Not available Not available
26-1055 N.12.Public Hearings - Expedited HearingPublic Hearing (LDCT-2026-14 Polk City SPA LCCX Text Amendment) (First Reading) to consider the adoption of an ordinance amending the Land Development Code Chapter 5, Green Swamp Area of Critical State Concern, Section 502, Standards for Land Use Districts in the Green Swamp ACSC, Table 5.2, Use Table for Green Swamp ACSC, removing footnote number 1 to allow for 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
26-1048 O.1.Public HearingsPublic Hearing (LDCPAS-2026-7 Premier Parking CPA) (Adoption Hearing) to consider the adoption of a Small-Scale Comprehensive Plan map amendment to change the Future Land Use Map designation from Business Park Center (BPC) to Industrial (IND) on +/- 8.59 acres. (No Fiscal Impact)   Not available Not available
26-1011 O.2.Public HearingsPublic Hearing to consider adoption of an ordinance amending Polk County Ordinance 2006-024, the Polk County Procurement Ordinance, as amended, to increase the authorized maximum amount the County Manager may enter into without further Board approval to Two Hundred Thousand Dollars ($200,000).   Not available Not available
26-1014 O.3.Public HearingsConsider a Resolution amending Resolution No 2016-007, the Guidelines for the Execution of Contracts by the County Manager, to increase the authorized maximum amount the County Manager may enter into without further Board approval to Two Hundred Thousand Dollars ($200,000).   Not available Not available
26-1012 O.4.Public HearingsConsider a Resolution amending Resolution No 2001-094, Polk County Allowance Work policy establishing Allowance Administrator and providing allowance work rates for horizontal and vertical construction.   Not available Not available
26-1051 R.1.Consent AgendaRemoval of equipment from inventory as listed on Blanket Removal Form 2243.   Not available Not available
26-1039 R.2.Consent AgendaSET HEARING: (LDCT-2026- Shimmering Drive Text) amend Appendix E, Section E105, Parcel Specific Comprehensive Plan Amendments with Conditions limiting allowable uses within the CAC, providing for an Activity Center Plan for an expansion of an Activity center on property subject to LDCPAS-2025-24. The suggested hearing dates are for the first reading on July 7, 2026, at 9:15 a.m. and the adoption hearing date on July 21, 2026, at 9:15 a.m.   Not available Not available
26-1040 R.3.Consent AgendaSET HEARING: (LDCT-2026-7 GrayLineX Text) modifying Appendix E, Section E105 Parcel Specific Comprehensive Plan Amendments with Conditions. The suggested hearing dates are for the first reading on July 7, 2026, at 9:15 a.m. and the adoption hearing date on July 21, 2026, at 9:15 a.m.   Not available Not available
26-1041 R.4.Consent AgendaSET HEARING: (LDPD-2025-2/DeNovo Crews Lake PD). This is a request appealing the decision of the Planning Commission to approve a Planned Development for a Single-Family Residential Subdivision. The suggested hearing date is July 21, 2026, at 9:15 a.m.   Not available Not available
26-1016 R.5.Consent AgendaApprove the release of a warranty and surety in the amount of $33,612.28 in the form of Maintenance Bond No. 0859297 for Alta Davenport. (No Fiscal Impact)   Not available Not available
26-1017 R.6.Consent AgendaApprove the release of a warranty and surety in the amount of $46,902.88 in the form of Maintenance Bond No. 1102218 for Bimini Bay Townhomes. (No Fiscal Impact)   Not available Not available
26-1018 R.7.Consent AgendaApprove the release of a warranty and surety in the amount of $176,540.14 in the form of Maintenance Bond No. LICX1984331 for Brentwood Townhomes Ph 4 & 5. (No Fiscal Impact)   Not available Not available
26-1021 R.8.Consent AgendaApprove the release of a warranty and surety in the amount of $187,040.45 in the form of Maintenance Bond No. LICX1984330 Cascades Subdivision Phase 3. (No fiscal impact)   Not available Not available
26-1022 R.9.Consent AgendaApprove the release of a warranty and surety in the amount of $41,548.20 in the form of Maintenance Bond No. 016244304 for Lake Gibson Apartments. (No Fiscal Impact)   Not available Not available
26-1025 R.10.Consent AgendaApprove the release of a warranty and surety in the amount of $6,425.43 in the form of Maintenance Bond No. 41K237614 for Minnesota Avenue Waterline. (No Fiscal Impact)   Not available Not available
26-1031 R.11.Consent AgendaApprove the release of a warranty and surety in the amount of $5,667.07 in the form of Maintenance Bond No. 100277329 for RCMA Daycare Expansion. (No Fiscal Impact)   Not available Not available
26-1033 R.12.Consent AgendaApprove the release of a warranty and surety in the amount of $1,918.20 in the form of Maintenance Bond No. 0842662 for Spirit Landings Storm & Drainage. (No Fiscal Impact)   Not available Not available
26-1034 R.13.Consent AgendaApprove the release of a warranty and surety in the amount of $11,068.83 in the form of Maintenance Bond No. FL616202 for Strickland Brothers at US Hwy 27 & Student Drive. (No Fiscal Impact)   Not available Not available
26-1036 R.14.Consent AgendaApprove the release of a warranty and surety in the amount of $40,400.83 in the form of Maintenance Bond No. LICX1983068 for Villamar Intersection Improvements. (No Fiscal Impact)   Not available Not available
26-1037 R.15.Consent AgendaApprove the release of a warranty and surety in the amount of $132,342.75 in the form of Maintenance Bond No. 024275411 for Wilder Pines. (No Fiscal Impact)   Not available Not available
26-1024 R.16.Consent AgendaApprove the release of a cash surety in the amount of $6,000.93 for Lakeland Boat & RV Storage. (No Fiscal Impact)   Not available Not available
26-1027 R.17.Consent AgendaApprove the release of a cash surety in the amount of $1,677.84 for Rafina - Tract B. (No FiscalI)   Not available Not available
26-1035 R.18.Consent AgendaApprove the release of a cash surety in the amount of $1,799.88 for Tire's Plus #933853. (No Fiscal Impact)   Not available Not available
26-1032 R.19.Consent AgendaApprove recommended changes to the functional classification of select Polk County roads: Golden Gate Blvd (No fiscal impact)   Not available Not available
26-1088 R.20.Consent AgendaApprove Subcontract Amendment two between the Ounce of Prevention Fund of Florida, Healthy Families Florida, and Polk County, a political subdivision of the State of Florida (Healthy Families Polk) Fiscal Year 2026-2027. ($1,580,498 one-time revenue and $2,092,538 one-time expense)   Not available Not available
26-1056 R.21.Consent AgendaResolution to approve the 2026-2027, 2027-2028, 2028-2029 Local Housing Assistance Plan (LHAP) for the State Housing Initiatives Partnership (SHIP) Program. (No fiscal impact).   Not available Not available
26-1070 R.22.Consent AgendaAccela Cloud Software Renewal Agreement - Five-Year Term ($2.79 Million over 5YR Term)   Not available Not available
26-1058 R.23.Consent AgendaApprove Amendment No. 5 to Agreement 2021-015 with Heritage Health Solutions Inc. for third party administrative off-site medical services. (No fiscal impact at this time)   Not available Not available
26-0967 R.24.Consent AgendaApprove budget amendment to transfer funds from the Facilities Operating budget to the Facilities Capital budget within the General Fund ($107,503 One-time transfer).   Not available Not available
26-1057 R.25.Consent AgendaSET HEARING to consider a request to vacate platted and unmaintained right-of-way shown on the plat of Bevington Manor. (Suggested hearing date is July 7, 2026, at 9:00 a.m. or immediately following the regular agenda)   Not available Not available
26-1029 R.26.Consent AgendaApprove Grazing Lease Agreement between Polk County and Stuart Cattle & Equipment, LLC. ($7,500 annual revenue)   Not available Not available
26-1072 R.27.Consent AgendaAdopt a resolution in conjunction with a State-Funded Grant Agreement between the Florida Department of Transportation (“FDOT”) and Polk County for the Power Line Road Phase 2 Project. (No fiscal impact)   Not available Not available
26-1079 R.28.Consent AgendaApprove Consultant Services Authorization (CSA) No. 22-090-05 with Kimly-Horn and Associates, Inc. (Consultant) to provide professional engineering services in connection with preparations of initial engineering documents and 15% Line and Grade plans to guide the design of the Kraft Road Bridge No. 164121 Replacement Project. ($144,658.40 one-time expense)   Not available Not available
26-0998 R.29.Consent AgendaRequest Board approve Amendment 2 to agreement 2022-013 with AECOM Technical Services, Inc. for the North Ridge Trail project. ($29,092.00 one-time expense)   Not available Not available
26-0996 R.30.Consent AgendaRequest Board Approve Amendment 3 with WSP USA, for Agreement 2022-029, South Lake Wales drainage improvement project. ($11,637.00 one-time expense)   Not available Not available
26-1004 R.31.Consent AgendaAdopt a Resolution Setting Speed Limits on Bomber Road, near Winter Haven. ($242.40 one-time expense)   Not available Not available
26-1076 R.32.Consent AgendaRequest the Board execute forms related to the Lake Bonny Hazard Mitigation Grant Application and act as the Authorized Agent for Project. (No Fiscal Impact)   Not available Not available
26-1080 R.33.Consent AgendaRequest Board approve agreements with CrowderGulf Joint Venture, Inc. as the primary and Looks Great Services of MS, Inc. as the secondary for debris removal services. (No fiscal impact until a disaster event)   Not available Not available
26-1081 R.34.Consent AgendaRequest Board approve agreements with Rostan Solutions, LLC as the primary, Tetra Tech, Inc. as the secondary and Thompson Consulting Services, LLC as the tertiary for debris monitoring services. (No fiscal impact until a disaster event)   Not available Not available
26-1066 R.35.Consent AgendaApprove Amendment No. 2 to Master Agreement 21-047 with N. Harris Computer Corporation ($99,450 one-time expense and $7,875 recurring annual expense)   Not available Not available
26-0976 R.36.Consent AgendaApprove Interlocal Agreement with the Tohopekaliga Water Authority and the accompanying Resolution regarding utility service area boundaries in portions of unincorporated areas of eastern Polk County. (No fiscal impact)   Not available Not available
26-1089 R.37.Consent AgendaApprove a resolution granting authority to the Utilities Division Director to apply for a loan from the State Revolving Loan program. (No fiscal impact)   Not available Not available
26-1020 R.38.Consent AgendaRequest Board approve CareerSource Polk’s 2026-2027 Preliminary Budget.   Not available Not available
26-1015 R.39.Consent AgendaRequest Board approve appointment of Dr. N. Karen Steverson to the CareerSource Board of Directors   Not available Not available
26-1075 R.40.Consent AgendaApprove Resolution of the Board of County Commissioners of Polk County, Florida, Approving the Issuance by the City of Lakeland, Florida of its Hospital Revenue Refunding Bonds (Lakeland Regional Health Systems) and approve Interlocal Agreement.   Not available Not available
26-1077 R.41.Consent AgendaConsider adoption of a written order denying LDCU-2025-38 (Highlands Street MH Park) without prejudice. (No fiscal impact)   Not available Not available
26-1078 R.42.Consent AgendaConsider adoption of a written order denying LDSPD-2025-2 (Old Dixie Highway SPD) without prejudice. (No fiscal impact)   Not available Not available
26-1124 R.43.Consent AgendaAuthorize County Manager from May 1 to June 30 to adjust landfill rates annually, as necessary, to address yard waste to prepare for hurricane season.   Not available Not available