Meeting Name: Board of County Commissioners Agenda status: Final-revised
Meeting date/time: 12/3/2024 9:00 AM Minutes status: Final  
Meeting location: Board Room
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24-2241 A.1.Presentations and RecognitionsEmployee Recognition   Action details Video Video
24-2235 D.1.Consent AgendaApprove Consent Agenda.ApprovedPass Action details Video Video
24-2237 E.1.County ComptrollerDisbursements.ApprovedPass Action details Video Video
24-2238 E.2.County ComptrollerMinutes of Regular Board meeting held on November 19, 2024.ApprovedPass Action details Video Video
24-2248 H.1.County ManagerApprove construction contract with Cobb Site Development, Inc. for the South Lake Wales drainage improvement project - ARP ($3,775,058.51 one-time expense from American Rescue Plan Funds)ApprovedPass Action details Video Video
24-2246 H.2.County ManagerApprove construction contract with Kamminga & Roodvoets, Inc. for the Fairway Avenue drainage improvement project - ARP ($1,805,339.00 one-time expense from American Rescue Plan Funds)ApprovedPass Action details Video Video
24-2245 H.3.County ManagerApprove construction contract with Harris McBurney Company for the Stonewood subdivision drainage improvement project - ARP ($1,059,424.62 one-time expense from American Rescue Plan Funds)ApprovedPass Action details Video Video
24-2283 H.4.County ManagerRequest Board approve construction contract with Enviro-Tech Systems, Inc. for the Simmers-Young Park water quality improvement project. ($2,628,681.66 one-time expense from American Rescue Plan Funds).ApprovedPass Action details Video Video
24-2301 H.5.County ManagerApprove Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) between Rural and Family Lands Protection Program (RFLPP) of the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, and Polk County to facilitate the acquisition of a perpetual conservation easement on EL-104-23 Raley Groves (Property). (one-time expense $1,500,000)ApprovedPass Action details Video Video
24-2284 H.6.County ManagerApprove Standard Grant Agreement #L0124 between State of Florida Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP) to fund the Headwaters of the Everglades - Land Acquisition for Septic Prevention Project. (one-time revenue $1,800,000)ApprovedPass Action details Video Video
24-2222 H.7.County ManagerApprove Consultant Services Authorization 2024-011-03 with Dewberry Engineers, Inc. for the Timber Shores, Cypress Knee Cove MHP, and Burlington and Hartman’s Neighborhoods Septic to Sewer Project ($492,259.06 not to exceed one-time expense).ApprovedPass Action details Video Video
24-2231 H.8.County ManagerConfirm appointment of Mrs. Amber Smith to serve as Communications Division Director for Polk County Government.ApprovedPass Action details Video Video
24-2264 O.1.Public Hearings - Expedited HearingPublic Hearing (LDCT-2024-23 Subdivision of Lots with Multiple Structures) (Adoption Hearing) to consider the adoption of a County-initiated request to allow lots with multiple units in existence for over 20 years to subdivide regardless of the minimum lot size, provided certain conditions can be met.ApprovedPass Action details Video Video
24-2263 P.1.Public HearingsPublic Hearing (LDCDD-2024-5 Lake Hamilton Bluff Third CDD Boundary Amendment) to consider the adoption of an applicant-initiated resolution consenting to the amendment of the external boundaries of an existing Community Development District (CDD) that is mostly within the Lake Hamilton town limits.ApprovedPass Action details Video Video
24-1865 P.2.Public HearingsPublic Hearing to Consider Adoption of a Resolution Allowing for the Installation of Three Traffic Calming Devices (Speed Humps) on Lamplight Lane, Near Winter Haven. (estimated $15,000.00 one-time expense)ApprovedPass Action details Video Video
24-2306 R.1.Consent AgendaRatification of the BoCC Member and Liaison Assignments, effective January 1, 2025.ApprovedPass Action details Not available
24-2247 R.2.Consent AgendaAppoint property custodian for the office of Healthy Families.ApprovedPass Action details Not available
24-2268 R.3.Consent AgendaSET HEARING: (LDCPAS-2024-21 Parkview Christian CPA) to consider the adoption of a Small-Scale Comprehensive Plan Amendment to change the Future Land Use designation on 17.75+/- acres from Residential Suburban (RS) to Institutional (INST) in the Suburban Development Area (SDA). The suggested adoption hearing date is December 17, 2024, at 9:15 a.m.ApprovedPass Action details Not available
24-2267 R.4.Consent AgendaSET HEARING: (LDCPAS-2024-20 Mt. Pisgah Road A/RR CPA) to consider the adoption of a Small-Scale Comprehensive Plan Amendment to change the Future Land Use designation on 15.54+/- acres from Phosphate Mining (PM) to Agricultural/Residential Rural (A/RR) in the Rural Development Area (RDA). The suggested adoption hearing date is December 17, 2024, at 9:15 a.m.ApprovedPass Action details Not available
24-2265 R.5.Consent AgendaSET HEARING: (LDCPAL-2024-11 Nichols Mosaic PM CPA) to consider the adoption of a Large-Scale Comprehensive Plan Amendment to change the Future Land Use designation on 420+/- acres from the parent tract that consists of 542.62+/- acres from Agricultural/Residential Rural (A/RR) to Phosphate Mining (PM). The suggested transmittal date is December 17, 2024, at 9:15 a.m. and the adoption hearing date is February 18, 2025, at 9:15 a.m.ApprovedPass Action details Not available
24-2266 R.6.Consent AgendaSET HEARING: (LDCPAL-2024-12 North Prong Industrial CPA) to consider the adoption of a Large-Scale Comprehensive Plan Amendment to change the Future Land Use designation on 420+/- acres from Phosphate Mining (PM) & Agricultural/Residential-Rural (A/RR) to Industrial (IND) in the Rural Development Area (RDA) and change the text of Section 2.135 of the Comprehensive Plan to limit the intensity of the IND activity on certain areas of the site. This case is related to LDCT-2024-19. The suggested transmittal date is December 17, 2024, at 9:15 a.m. and the adoption hearing date is February 18, 2025, at 9:15 a.m.ApprovedPass Action details Not available
24-2269 R.7.Consent AgendaSET HEARING: (LDCT-2024-19 North Prong IND Text Amendment) to change Appendix E Section E105, 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 LDCPAL-2024-12. The suggested transmittal date is December 17, 2024, at 9:15 a.m. and the adoption hearing date is February 18, 2025, at 9:15 a.m.ApprovedPass Action details Not available
24-2258 R.8.Consent AgendaCrews Lake Haven Plat for Conditional Approval. (No fiscal impact)ApprovedPass Action details Not available
24-2259 R.9.Consent AgendaAccept Magnolia Estates potable water utility system improvements for ownership, operation, and maintenance by Polk County Utilities. (No fiscal impact)ApprovedPass Action details Not available
24-2260 R.10.Consent AgendaAccept a one-year warranty and surety in the amount of $54,910.00 in the form of Maintenance Bond No. GM226218 for Magnolia Estates. (No fiscal Impact)ApprovedPass Action details Not available
24-2261 R.11.Consent AgendaApprove the release of a warranty and surety in the amount of $15,691.81 in the form of Maintenance Bond No. 0842664 for Spirit Landings Paving. (No fiscal impact)ApprovedPass Action details Not available
24-2262 R.12.Consent AgendaApprove the release of a warranty and surety in the amount of $99,118.87 in the form of Maintenance Bond No. 0641711 for Spirit Landings. (No fiscal impact)ApprovedPass Action details Not available
24-2206 R.13.Consent AgendaApprove State Housing Initiative Partnership (SHIP) Program rehabilitation/replacement program Homeowner Assistance Agreement and Grant Agreement for property located in Waverly, FL., for Case #RC24-SHIP-004. ($196,416.88 one-time expense).ApprovedPass Action details Not available
24-2239 R.14.Consent AgendaResolution to approve the HOME-ARP (American Rescue Plan) Allocation Plan Substantial Amendment No. 2 to the Fiscal Year 2021-2022 Consolidated Annual Action Plan. (No fiscal impact).ApprovedPass Action details Not available
24-2254 R.15.Consent AgendaApprove piggyback agreement with Central Florida Wiring, Inc. for voice and data cabling services for the Information Technology Division (IT). (Estimated $300,000.00 - $500,000.00 annual spend)ApprovedPass Action details Not available
24-2278 R.16.Consent AgendaService Order and Master Services Agreement for backup fiberoptic connection between Bartow and the EOC (one-time cost $350,000, annual reoccurring cost $22,200)ApprovedPass Action details Not available
24-2276 R.17.Consent AgendaApprove annual Stop Loss reinsurance with Aetna for the self-insured Employee Health Plan at a total annual premium of $602,756.ApprovedPass Action details Not available
24-2232 R.18.Consent AgendaConsider approval of the proposed settlement in the matter of Karen Mims v. Polk County Board of County Commissioners; $75,000.00 one-time expense.ApprovedPass Action details Not available
24-2253 R.19.Consent AgendaApprove Amendment No. 1 with Ultimate Fitness Center, Inc. to Lease Agreement 340 and Service Agreement 2022-057 to operate the Polk County Fitness Center. (No fiscal Impact)ApprovedPass Action details Not available
24-2282 R.20.County ManagerApprove construction contract with All Florida Mechanical Services LLC for construction and installation of eleven air handling units at the Polk County Administration Building in Bartow, FL. ($1,483,885.38, one-time expense from American Rescue Plan Funds).ApprovedPass Action details Not available
24-2302 R.21.Consent AgendaApprove amending the Community Investment Program (CIP) for the Parks and Natural Resources CIP. Special Revenue Grant Fund CIP amendment to increase FY24/25 of the Water Resources CIP Kissimmee Watershed Project allocation by $1,000,000 and reduce the Upper Saddle Creek Water Quality Improvement project by the same amount FY24/25,CIP amendment to reallocate American Rescue Plan (ARP) funding from the Water Resources CIP Lake Lulu FY24/25 in an amount of $537,260 and increase the Peace Creek Canal project by the same amount, and Approve any modifications necessary to the land purchase agreements funding to maximize the use of ARP and any available grant funding while not exceeding Board authorized maximums. (one-time expense $1,537,260)ApprovedPass Action details Not available
24-2286 R.22.Consent AgendaApprove Consultant Services Agreement (CSA) No. 2022-062-03 with Dewberry Engineers, Inc. Inc.to provide professional engineering services for Poinciana Park soccer fields and cricket field conversion to artificial turf. ($263,637.00)ApprovedPass Action details Not available
24-2227 R.23.Consent AgendaApprove Polk County Water Atlas Scope of Services Agreement 2024-2025 with University of South Florida (USF) to provide website maintenance, updates, and water quality related research tasks (One time cost of $101,360).ApprovedPass Action details Not available
24-2228 R.24.Consent AgendaApproval of Amendment NO.1 to the Innovative Technology Grant Agreement with the Florida Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP) for project, Phosphorus Remediation in Lake Deeson and Bear Branch (Agreement #INV37). The amendment is necessary since the project was delayed due to unforeseen circumstances and extends the grant agreement expiration to 11/30/2026. (No fiscal impact)ApprovedPass Action details Not available
24-2224 R.25.Consent AgendaSET HEARING to consider a request to vacate portions of platted and unmaintained right-of-way shown on the map of A. R. Highfield’s Addition to the City of Crooked Lake and Stephenson’s Addition to Babson Park. (Suggested hearing date is December 17, 2024, at 9:00 a.m. or immediately following the regular agenda)ApprovedPass Action details Not available
24-2257 R.26.Consent AgendaApprove Right-of-Way Agreement between Skytech-Geo LLC, a Florida limited liability company and Logsons Investment LLC, a Florida limited liability company, and Polk County in conjunction with the County Road 557 Project, Parcel 131. ($29,790 one-time expense)ApprovedPass Action details Not available
24-2271 R.27.Consent AgendaAuthorize a Utility Easement to the Polk Regional Water Cooperative in conjunction with its Southeast Wellfield and Water Production Facility Project. (No fiscal impact)ApprovedPass Action details Not available
24-2277 R.28.Consent AgendaAccept instrument for additional right-of-way along County Road 547 as requested through the Development Review Process. (No fiscal impact)ApprovedPass Action details Not available
24-2279 R.29.Consent AgendaAccept Polk County Utilities Easement from Ana Cecilia Yanez Leon, as requested through the Development Review Process. (No fiscal impact)ApprovedPass Action details Not available
24-2285 R.30.Consent AgendaApprove Land Donation Agreement and accept Quit Claim Deed for property being donated for conservation preservation, Markham Estate parcel. (No fiscal impact)ApprovedPass Action details Not available
24-2225 R.31.Consent AgendaApprove Change Order Number 6 with Hubbard Construction Company (Contractor) for time extension and additional and unforeseen work on the West Pipkin Road Widening Project. ($606,172.05 one-time expense) and CIP Amendment and budget transfer ($5,050,000.00 one-time transfer)ApprovedPass Action details Not available
24-2242 R.32.Consent AgendaAdopt a Resolution Setting Speed Limits on Ballaria Court, Capri Way, Cascara Lane, San Mauro Drive, and Valentina Lane, Within the Cascara Subdivision, near Auburndale. ($1,030.10 one-time expense)ApprovedPass Action details Not available
24-2288 R.33.Consent AgendaApprove Consultant Services Authorization 2024-006-03 with Black and Veatch Corporation for the Key Performance Indicators, Benchmarking Updates, and Change Management Project ($355,596.00 not to exceed one-time expense).ApprovedPass Action details Not available
24-2292 R.34.Consent AgendaApprove Conservation Project Agreement with the Polk Regional Water Cooperative for the Development of A Polk Regional Water Cooperative Conservation Program (Annual Recurring Cost to the County; proposed FY 2025, first-year impact of the project is projected to cost $18,983.08).ApprovedPass Action details Not available
24-2240 R.35.Consent AgendaSET PUBLIC HEARING to consider adoption of an ordinance granting an Economic Development Ad Valorem Tax Exemption for Project Citrus, an expanding business. (Suggested hearing date is December 17, 2024 at 9:00 a.m.)ApprovedPass Action details Not available
24-2272 R.36.Consent AgendaRelease of Lien related to Workforce Housing Impact Fee Waiver for Anne M. Beaudry and David M. Lopez (No fiscal impact).ApprovedPass Action details Not available
24-2274 R.37.Consent AgendaAdopt Resolution approving issuance of Housing Finance Authority Multifamily Housing Revenue Bonds for Cypress Oaks Preservation, Ltd.ApprovedPass Action details Not available
24-2275 R.38.Consent AgendaConsider resolution approving Declarations Extending State of Local Emergency 24-01 executed by the County Manager on November 22, 2024 and November 27, 2024.ApprovedPass Action details Not available
24-2293 R.39.Consent AgendaConsider adoption of a written order denying LDPD-2024-2 without prejudice. (No fiscal impact)ApprovedPass Action details Not available