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Board of County Commissioners, August 18, 2026

Polk County, FL
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11 land-use items: 5 plan amendments, 3 subdivisions, 2 rezones, 1 vacation.

Watch: Public Hearing (LDCPAL 2026-4 Organic Matters Text) (Transmittal Hearing) to consider a… rezone, likely approve, based on 3 comparable cases.

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Land-use forecast (11)

Public Hearing (LDCPAL 2026-4 Organic Matters Text) (Transmittal Hearing) to consider a… rezone

Case 26-1497
Forecast, freeLikely approvebased on 3 comparable cases

ZoneWire forecasts, but has not confirmed, that the board will approve the rezone in case 26-1497, based on 3 of 3 comparable cases on the record.

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Public Hearing (LDCPAL-2026-3 Socrum Loop W LCCX CPA) (Transmittal Hearing) to consider… rezone

Case 26-1505
Forecast, freeLikely approvebased on 3 comparable cases

ZoneWire forecasts, but has not confirmed, that the board will approve the rezone in case 26-1505, based on 3 of 3 comparable cases on the record.

Same 3 comparable cases as the Public Hearing (LDCPAL 2026-4 Organic Matters Text) (Transmittal Hearing) to consider a… rezone above.

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Public Hearing (LDCPAL-2025-2 US 98 and Peace River ARR) (Transmittal Hearing) to… plan amendment

Case 26-1503
Forecast, freeLikely approvebased on 3 comparable cases

ZoneWire forecasts, but has not confirmed, that the board will approve the plan amendment in case 26-1503, based on 3 of 3 comparable cases on the record.

Same 3 comparable cases as the Public Hearing (LDCPAL 2026-4 Organic Matters Text) (Transmittal Hearing) to consider a… rezone above.

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Public Hearing (LDCPAL-2025-3 Parrish and Keller ARR) (Transmittal Hearing) to consider… plan amendment

Case 26-1504
Forecast, freeLikely approvebased on 3 comparable cases

ZoneWire forecasts, but has not confirmed, that the board will approve the plan amendment in case 26-1504, based on 3 of 3 comparable cases on the record.

Same 3 comparable cases as the Public Hearing (LDCPAL 2026-4 Organic Matters Text) (Transmittal Hearing) to consider a… rezone above.

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Public Hearing (LDCPAL 2026-5 ILE Sewer and Duplex Text) (Adoption Hearing) to consider a… plan amendment

Case 26-1498
Forecast, freeLikely approvebased on 3 comparable cases

ZoneWire forecasts, but has not confirmed, that the board will approve the plan amendment in case 26-1498, based on 3 of 3 comparable cases on the record.

Same 3 comparable cases as the Public Hearing (LDCPAL 2026-4 Organic Matters Text) (Transmittal Hearing) to consider a… rezone above.

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Public Hearing (LDCT-2026-12 ILE LDC Duplex and Use Table Text Change) (Adoption Hearing)… subdivision

Case 26-1500
Forecast, freeLikely approvebased on 2 comparable cases

ZoneWire forecasts, but has not confirmed, that the board will approve the subdivision in case 26-1500, based on 2 of 2 comparable cases on the record.

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Public Hearing (LDCPAS-2026-8 Kathleen Government Center) (Adoption Hearing) to consider… plan amendment

Case 26-1499
Forecast, freeLikely approvebased on 3 comparable cases

ZoneWire forecasts, but has not confirmed, that the board will approve the plan amendment in case 26-1499, based on 3 of 3 comparable cases on the record.

Same 3 comparable cases as the Public Hearing (LDCPAL 2026-4 Organic Matters Text) (Transmittal Hearing) to consider a… rezone above.

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Public Hearing (LDCT-2026-15 Vehicle Service in RACX) (Adoption Hearing) to consider the… plan amendment

Case 26-1502
Forecast, freeLikely approvebased on 3 comparable cases

ZoneWire forecasts, but has not confirmed, that the board will approve the plan amendment in case 26-1502, based on 3 of 3 comparable cases on the record.

Same 3 comparable cases as the Public Hearing (LDCPAL 2026-4 Organic Matters Text) (Transmittal Hearing) to consider a… rezone above.

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More land-use items (3)

  • Public Hearing to consider adoption of a Resolution to vacate a platted public drainage……Case 26-1511
    Likely approve
  • SET HEARING to consider a request to vacate a portion of a platted public drainage……Case 26-1532
    Likely approve
  • Spring Road vacationCase 26-1524
    Likely approve
119 procedural and consent items (minutes, proclamations, resolutions)
  • CALL TO ORDER - 9:00 a.m
  • INVOCATION
  • Murphy Hanley, Polk County Fire Rescue Chaplain
  • PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE (MARTHA SANTIAGO, CHAIR)
  • PRESENTATIONS and RECOGNITIONS
  • PCSO K-9 Ace & PCSO Deputy Natalie Oestreich, Special Recognition presented by…
  • Employee Recognition
  • Katie Hayes, Executive Director, Keep Polk County Beautiful, Inc., to present the FY…
  • Dave Carter, P.E
  • PUBLIC COMMENTS CONCERNING AGENDA ITEMS
  • Comments
  • COUNTY COMPTROLLER (STACY M
  • Disbursements
  • Minutes of Regular Board meeting held on August 4, 2026
  • APPROVE CONSENT AGENDA
  • Approve Consent Agenda
  • REQUEST FROM ELECTED OFFICIAL and OTHER GOVERNMENTAL AGENCY
  • COUNTY ATTORNEY (RANDY MINK)
  • COUNTY MANAGER (BILL BEASLEY)
  • Confirm Appointment of Mr
  • Approve Agreement for Sale and Purchase between Richard E
  • COMMISSIONER DISTRICT 1 (BECKY TROUTMAN)
  • Commissioner Troutman Comments
  • COMMISSIONER DISTRICT 2 (RICK WILSON)
  • Commissioner Wilson Comments
  • COMMISSIONER DISTRICT 3 (BILL BRASWELL)
  • Commissioner Braswell Comments
  • COMMISSIONER DISTRICT 5 (MICHAEL SCOTT)
  • Appoint Levi James Stovall as a member (Seat 6) of the Polk County Historical Commission…
  • Commissioner Scott Comments
  • COMMISSIONER DISTRICT 4 (MARTHA SANTIAGO, CHAIR)
  • Chair Santiago Comments
  • LAY BOARD APPOINTMENTS
  • PAGE BREAK
  • EXPEDITED HEARINGS PURSUANT TO RESOLUTION NO
  • PUBLIC HEARINGS
  • Consider the adoption of an Ordinance of the Polk County Board of County Commissioners…
  • REQUEST FROM THE GENERAL PUBLIC/AUDIENCE AND OPPORTUNITY TO BE HEARD
  • Comments
  • WORK SESSION ITEMS
  • CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS
  • COMMISSIONER DISTRICT 1
  • COMMISSIONER DISTRICT 2
  • COMMISSIONER DISTRICT 3
  • COMMISSIONER DISTRICT 4
  • COMMISSIONER DISTRICT 5
  • COUNTY COMPTROLLER
  • Removal of equipment from inventory as listed on Blanket Removal Form 2247
  • COUNTY MANAGER
  • Establish Holiday and Board meeting schedule for 2027
  • ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
  • TOURISM/SPORTS MARKETING
  • OFFICE OF PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT
  • SET HEARING (LDCPAL-2026-2 Main Street Corridor Text CPA) to amend Policy 2.109-A1…
  • SET HEARING (LDPD-2026-6 - Deeson Road RRD DeNovo Hearing)
  • SET HEARING (LDCT-2026-10 Airport Impact Districts) to amend Chapter 6, Section 641…
  • Approve the release of a surety in the amount of $880,502.11 in the form of Performance…
  • Accept Touchstone Phase 1 potable water and wastewater utility system improvements for…
  • Accept a one-year warranty and surety in the amount of $887,578.06 in the form of…
  • Accept Granite Lot 2 potable water and reclaim water utility system improvements for…
  • Accept S
  • BUILDING
  • DEPUTY COUNTY MANAGER
  • BUDGET & MANAGEMENT SERVICES
  • PROCUREMENT
  • COMMUNICATIONS
  • COOPERATIVE EXTENSION SERVICES
  • HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES
  • HUMAN RESOURCES
  • INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
  • CODE ENFORCEMENT
  • COURT SERVICES
  • RISK MANAGEMENT
  • COMMUNITY HEALTH CARE
  • Approve the second amendment to the contract with We Care of Central Florida, Inc
  • Approve the second amendment to the contract with We Care of Central Florida, Inc., for…
  • FACILITIES MANAGEMENT
  • FLEET MANAGEMENT
  • PARKS & NATURAL RESOURCES
  • Adopt the Resolution to Dissolve the Stormwater Technical Advisory Committee (STAC)
  • Approve Amendment Two of the Florida Defense Infrastructure Grant Agreement (S0253-A2)…
  • FIRE RESCUE
  • EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT
  • PAGE BREAK
  • REAL ESTATE SERVICES
  • Approve Land Purchase Agreement between Marian Lichtler and Polk County for the purchase…
  • Approve Agreement for Transfer of Public Road between the City of Lake Alfred and Polk…
  • ROADS & DRAINAGE
  • Approve CSA No
  • Adopt Resolution Setting Truck Restrictions on Adams Barn Road and Lake Mattie Road (near…
  • Adopt Resolution Setting Truck Restrictions on County Road 540A (Lake Ruby Drive) (near…
  • Adopt Resolution Setting Parking Restrictions on Ralston Road, near Lakeland ($212.96…
  • Adopt Resolution Setting Speed Limit on Martha Drive, near Lake Wales
  • Approve Resolution with FDOT for the Cooley Rd Sidewalk Project
  • Approve Joint Project Agreement (JPA) with the City of Eagle Lake (City) for the Thompson…
  • Approve Amendment No
  • Approve Amendment No
  • Approve Amendment No
  • Approve Amendment No
  • UTILITIES
  • Approve Allowance Authorization No
  • SOLID WASTE
  • Approve a New Non-Exclusive Commercial Franchise for FY2025-26 by SJP Enterprises LLC DBA…
  • ELECTED OFFICIAL AND OTHER GOVERNMENTAL AGENCY
  • COURT RELATED
  • POLK COUNTY PROPERTY APPRAISER
  • POLK COUNTY SHERIFF
  • POLK COUNTY SUPERVISOR OF ELECTIONS
  • POLK COUNTY TAX COLLECTOR
  • WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT BOARD
  • Approval of Memorandum of Understanding and Infrastructure Funding Agreement Between…
  • COUNTY ATTORNEY
  • Consider the adoption of a written order denying LDCU-2025-35 (Crossed Paws Rescue CU)…
  • Adopt resolution amending membership of the Citizens Health Care Oversight Committee
  • Approve Second Amended BoCC Member and Liaison Assignments, effective August 18, 2026
  • Adopt resolution authorizing the County Attorney’s Office to file foreclosure actions…
  • Release of Lien related to an Affordable Housing Impact Fee Waiver for Alisha Nicole…
  • Authorize a County Deed to the City of Bartow for a storm water retention pond associated…
  • ANNOUNCEMENTS

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