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Meeting Name: Board of County Commissioners Agenda status: Final-revised
Meeting date/time: 11/4/2025 9:00 AM Minutes status: Draft  
Meeting location: Board Room
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25-2029 A.1.Presentations and RecognitionsEmployee Recognition   Not available Video Video
25-1962 C.1.Consent AgendaApprove Consent Agenda.   Not available Not available
25-1963 D.1.County ComptrollerDisbursements.   Not available Video Video
25-1964 D.2.County ComptrollerMinutes of Regular Board meeting held on October 21, 2025.   Not available Video Video
25-1994 F.1.County AttorneyAdopt Resolution Calling for a School Board of Polk County Referendum on November 3, 2026, General Election Ballot on the School Board of Polk County, Florida authorization to impose an additional 1.0 mill ad valorem tax annually on taxable property in Polk County for School Operating Purposes beginning July 1, 2027, and ending June 30, 2031.   Not available Video Video
25-2017 G.1.County ManagerApprove the Construction Manager at Risk (CMAR), Guaranteed Maximum Price (GMP) Addendum No. 3 to Agreement 2023-074 with Wharton-Smith, Inc. for the Northeast Regional Wastewater Treatment Facility (NERWWTF). ($50,825,822.00 one-time expense)   Not available Video Video
25-1930 G.2.County ManagerBargain Barn Road Realignment Infrastructure Agreement (cost not to exceed $3,756,473.49).   Not available Video Video
25-1946 G.3.County ManagerApprove Consultant Services Authorization (CSA) No. 2021-032-07 with CMHM Architects for Architectural and Engineering (A&E) services for a new Christina Fire Rescue EMS Station project. ($312,225.00 one-time expense)   Not available Video Video
25-1947 G.4.County ManagerApprove Consultant Services Authorization (CSA) No. 2021-032-08 with CMHM Architects for Architectural and Engineering (A&E) services for a new Willow Oak Fire Rescue EMS Station project. ($207,090.00 one-time expense)   Not available Video Video
25-1987 K.1.Commissioner District 5Appoint Ashley Loute to the Polk County Lakes Access Advisory Committee for the three-year term, November 17, 2025, to November 16, 2028.   Not available Video Video
25-1996 N.1.Public Hearings - Expedited HearingPublic Hearing (LDCPAL 2025-4-EAR Based Comp Plan, CPA) (Adoption Hearing) to consider a Large-Scale Comprehensive Plan Amendment to change several policies in all Comprehensive Plan elements per the requirements of Florida Statutes 163.3191, Evaluation and Appraisal Report (EAR). (No Fiscal Impact)   Not available Video Video
25-1999 N.2.Public Hearings - Expedited HearingPublic Hearing (LDCPAS-2025-21 Old Tampa HWY CPA) (Adoption Hearing) to consider the adoption of a Small-Scale Comprehensive Plan Map Amendment to change the Future Land Use (FLU) designation on 2.5 acres of a 2.87 acres +/- parcel from Residential Low (RL-4) to Industrial (IND). (No Fiscal Impact)   Not available Not available
25-2000 N.3.Public Hearings - Expedited HearingPublic Hearing (LDCPAS-2025-22 Motor Vault East CPA) (Adoption Hearing) to consider the adoption of a Small-Scale Comprehensive Plan Map Amendment to change the Future Land Use (FLU) designation on 2.28 +/- acres from Residential Low (RL) to Institutional (INST). (No Fiscal Impact)   Not available Video Video
25-1997 N.4.Public Hearings - Expedited HearingPublic Hearing (LDCPAL-2025-6 Poinciana Bayberry St CPA) (Transmittal Hearing) to consider the adoption of a Large-Scale Comprehensive Plan Map Amendment to change the Future Land Use (FLU) designation on 72.27 +/- acres from Development of Regional Impact (DRI) to Institutional (INST) in Poinciana Master Plan. (No Fiscal Impact)   Not available Video Video
25-1998 N.5.Public Hearings - Expedited HearingPublic Hearing (LDCPAL 2025-8 North Ridge SAP PIX Text Change, CPA) (Transmittal Hearing) to consider the adoption of a Large-Scale Comprehensive Plan Text Amendment to Policy 2.131-Q4. L. c. (g) in the North Ridge Selected Area Plan (SAP) regarding limitations on commercial uses in the Professional Institutional-X (PIX) Future Land Use designation. This request is related to a Land Development Code text amendment (LDCT-2025-14). (No Fiscal Impact)   Not available Video Video
25-2004 N.6.Public Hearings - Expedited HearingPublic Hearing (LDCT-2025-14 North Ridge SAP PIX LDC Text) (First Reading) to consider the adoption of a Land Development Code text amendment to amend Chapter 4, Section 401.06.E in the North Ridge Selected Area Plan (SAP) relating to commercial use limitations in the Professional Institutional-X (PIX) Future Land Use designation. This case is related to LDCPAS-2025-8 a Comprehensive Plan Text Amendment. (No Fiscal Impact)   Not available Video Video
25-2001 N.7.Public Hearings - Expedited HearingPublic Hearing (LDCT-2025-7 Cargo Containers on Residential Property) (First Reading) to consider the adoption of an ordinance amending the Land Development Code to allow cargo containers on residentially developed properties meeting or exceeding one acre. (No Fiscal Impact)   Not available Video Video
25-2002 N.8.Public Hearings - Expedited HearingPublic Hearing (LDCT-2025-8 Pool Safety LDC Text) (First Reading) to consider the adoption of a Land Development Code text amendment to amend Chapter 2, Section 211, Pools and Screen Enclosures, to refer to Florida Building Code and Florida Statutes for consistency with above ground pool safety measures. (No Fiscal Impact)   Not available Video Video
25-2003 N.9.Public Hearings - Expedited HearingPublic Hearing (LDCT-2025-9 SE Polk Mobile Homes) (First Reading) to consider the adoption of an ordinance amending the Land Development Code to remove conditional use standards for Individual Mobile Homes within the Southeast Polk Selected Area Plan to conform with the rest of the County. (No Fiscal Impact)   Not available Video Video
25-1973 O.1.Public HearingsPublic Hearing to consider adoption of a resolution to vacate and close a portion of maintained right-of-way for Second Terrace a/k/a 1st Street North in the Eloise area near Winter Haven. (No fiscal impact) (Continued to December 2, 2025)   Not available Video Video
25-1989 O.2.Public HearingsPublic Hearing to consider adoption of an ordinance granting an Economic Development Ad Valorem Tax Exemption to a new business, Fort Meade DC, LLC, and approval of a Performance Agreement with the company.   Not available Video Video
25-1988 O.3.Public HearingsPublic Hearing to consider adoption of an ordinance requiring criminal history screening requirements.   Not available Video Video
25-1971 O.4.Public HearingsPublic Hearing to consider the adoption of an ordinance setting the yearly salary of Commissioners in accordance with Section 2.5 of the Polk County Charter.   Not available Video Video
25-1959 R.1.Consent AgendaReport 2025-13 Building Permit Fees follow-up audit.   Not available Not available
25-1976 R.2.Consent AgendaRemoval of equipment from inventory as listed on Blanket Removal Form 2228.   Not available Not available
25-2032 R.3.Consent AgendaApprove 2026 State Legislative Priorities for Polk County.   Not available Not available
25-1981 R.4.Consent AgendaAccept Performance Surety in the amount of $45,260.60 in the form of Performance Bond No.101608415 for Commercial @ SWC SR 542 & Overlook Dr. (No Fiscal Impact)   Not available Not available
25-1983 R.5.Consent AgendaAccept Performance Surety in the amount of $313,179.35 in the form of Performance Bond No.017263228 for Drane Field #3 Hamilton Trailer Site & Hamilton Industrial. (No Fiscal Impact)   Not available Not available
25-1984 R.6.Consent AgendaAccept Performance Surety in the amount of $703,729.00 in the form of Performance Bond No. K41574896 for Eagle Lake Offsite Roadway Improvements. (No Fiscal Impact)   Not available Not available
25-1985 R.7.Consent AgendaAccept Performance Surety in the amount of $70,000 in the form of Performance Bond No.101473177 Mixed Use @ US Highway 192 & Town Center. (No fiscal impact)   Not available Not available
25-2015 R.8.Consent AgendaApprove selection committee’s recommendation to authorize staff negotiate agreements with Janet A. McDonald and Seth B. Claytor to serve as Land Use Hearing Officers. (No Fiscal Impact)   Not available Not available
25-1986 R.9.Consent AgendaRequest Board to adopt a resolution accepting unanticipated revenue for Hurricane Milton Debris. (Estimated one-time federal and state revenue $10,970,795.00)   Not available Not available
25-1939 R.10.Consent AgendaApprove State Housing Initiative Partnership (SHIP) Program rehabilitation/replacement program 1) Homeowner Assistance Agreement and 2) Grant Agreement for property located in Haines City, FL., for Case #RC24-SHIP-002. ($176,251.00 one-time expense).   Not available Not available
25-2016 R.11.Consent AgendaApprove First Amendment to a Tri-Party Agreement for State Housing Initiatives Program (SHIP) Funding for Grove Manor II Apartments, Lake Wales. (No fiscal impact)   Not available Not available
25-2010 R.12.Consent AgendaApprove Corporate Client Agreement with FEDlogic, LLC to provide comprehensive federal and state benefits navigation services for Board of County Commissioners and Constitutional office employees and their families. (December 1, 2025 - November 30, 2026; $203,700 annual cost)   Not available Not available
25-1982 R.13.Consent AgendaApprove the contract with Polk Vision, Inc. (Polk Vision) to lead a public awareness campaign and organize and manage a Behavioral Health Summit. (Total amount not to exceed $178,530.)   Not available Not available
25-1975 R.14.Consent AgendaApprove the second amendment to the contract with the School Board of Polk County for Traviss Technical College to provide dental services to eligible low-income county residents. (Total amount not to exceed $165,500 in FY 25/26 and $122,000 in FY 26/27 and subsequent years.)   Not available Not available
25-1995 R.15.Consent AgendaApprove the contract with Tri-County Human Services, Inc. for the purchase of incidentals for Helping HANDS participants. (Total amount not to exceed $150,000.)   Not available Not available
25-1979 R.16.Consent AgendaApprove Polk HealthCare Plan Medical Services Agreement with Florida Community Health Partners, LLC for primary care services. (estimated annual amount less than $100,000)   Not available Not available
25-2014 R.17.Consent AgendaModification No. 01 to Consultant Services Authorization (CSA) No.2021-031-03 with SLAM Collaborative for the Polk County High Voltage Switchgear and Generator Study as a scope of services expansion to include additional Architectural Services, Electrical and Civil Engineering for property recently purchased at 222 East Main Street, Bartow, FL 33830 ($85,150.00 one-time expense)   Not available Not available
25-2008 R.18.Consent AgendaApprove budget amendment to transfer from reserves to capital expense in the Fleet Replacement Fund ($3.3 million one-time transfer)   Not available Not available
25-1938 R.19.Consent AgendaApprove lnterlocal Agreement between Polk County and Central Florida Regional Planning Council (CFRPC) to implement Polk County Vulnerability Assessment Adaptation Plan ($300,000 one-time expense).   Not available Not available
25-1993 R.20.Consent AgendaApprove Consultant Services Agreement (CSA) 22-061-01 with Chastain Skillman, Inc. to provide professional engineering services for East Central Park in Dundee Florida ($241,547.15 one-time expense.)   Not available Not available
25-1991 R.21.Consent AgendaAdopt a resolution authorizing negotiations required by §73.015, Florida Statutes to be undertaken by the County Real Estate Services Director and his designated agents, subject to final Board approval, for acquisitions necessitated by new Roads and Drainage CIP Projects; various capacity, intersection, bridge and drainage projects.. (No fiscal impact)   Not available Not available
25-2007 R.22.Consent AgendaApprove Subordination Agreement between Polk County and the City of Lakeland. (No fiscal impact)   Not available Not available
25-1992 R.23.Consent AgendaApprove a FY 24/25 unbudgeted fund transfer for expense incurred from Hurricane Milton ($1,702,926.00 one-time transfer)   Not available Not available
25-1977 R.24.Consent AgendaAdopt a Resolution Setting Parking Restrictions on Bellview Drive, near Lake Wales ($1,035.76 one-time expense)   Not available Not available
25-1978 R.25.Consent AgendaAdopt a Resolution Setting Parking Restrictions on Fourth Street, near Mulberry ($266.01 one-time expense)   Not available Not available
25-2012 R.26.Consent AgendaApproval of Year-End Budget Adjustments for Utilities FY 25, including a CIP Amendment and Operating-to-Capital and Operating-to-Debt Service Transfers ($1,589,454 one-time transfer from reserves; $928,723 transfer within existing operating funds)   Not available Not available
25-2018 R.27.Consent AgendaApprove Amendment No. 2 to Agreement 2023-074, with Wharton-Smith, Inc., to revise the fee schedule. (No fiscal impact)   Not available Not available
25-1970 R.28.Consent AgendaApprove transfer from Operating to Capital in the Solid Waste Fund (one-time transfer of $357,495).   Not available Not available
25-1954 R.29.Consent AgendaApprove a New Non-Exclusive Commercial Franchise for FY2025-26 by Noreast Services MBW Corp. dba 1-800 Got Junk. (No fiscal impact)   Not available Not available
25-1955 R.30.Consent AgendaApprove a New Non-Exclusive Commercial Franchise for FY2025-26 by Williams Trucking Company, Inc. (No fiscal impact)   Not available Not available
25-1968 R.31.Consent AgendaSET HEARING to consider the adoption of an Ordinance of the Polk County Board of County Commissioners establishing the "Mandatory Milestone Inspection Program." SUGGESTED HEARING DATE: November 18, 2025 at 9:00 a.m.   Not available Not available
25-1969 R.32.Consent AgendaAdopt Resolution approving issuance of Housing Finance Authority Multifamily Housing Revenue Bonds for Cypress Oaks Preservation, Ltd.in an aggregate face amount not to exceed $29,000,000.00. (No fiscal impact)   Not available Not available
25-1960 R.33.Consent AgendaAdopt Resolution Adopting Policy for Legal Representation for County Officials and Employees of Polk County.   Not available Not available