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Board of County Commissioners, September 15, 2026

September 15, 2026

Polk County, FL

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7 land-use items: 6 plan amendments, 1 subdivision.

Watch: LDCPAS-2026-12 Pavers Road plan amendment, likely approve, based on 3 comparable cases.

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LDCPAS-2026-12 Pavers Road plan amendment

Case 26-1728

Forecast, freeLikely approvebased on 3 comparable cases

ZoneWire forecasts, but has not confirmed, that the board will approve the plan amendment at LDCPAS-2026-12 Pavers Road, based on 3 of 3 comparable cases on the record.

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LDCT-2026-13 Eloise Main Street plan amendment

Case 26-1730

Forecast, freeLikely approvebased on 3 comparable cases

ZoneWire forecasts, but has not confirmed, that the board will approve the plan amendment at LDCT-2026-13 Eloise Main Street, based on 3 of 3 comparable cases on the record.

Same 3 comparable cases as the LDCPAS-2026-12 Pavers Road plan amendment above.

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SET HEARING (LDCPAL-2025-7 Mims Crossing CPA) to consider the adoption of a Large-Scale… plan amendment

Case 26-1606

Forecast, freeLikely approvebased on 3 comparable cases

ZoneWire forecasts, but has not confirmed, that the board will approve the plan amendment in case 26-1606, based on 3 of 3 comparable cases on the record.

Same 3 comparable cases as the LDCPAS-2026-12 Pavers Road plan amendment above.

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Main Street plan amendment

Case 26-1737

Forecast, freeLikely approvebased on 3 comparable cases

ZoneWire forecasts, but has not confirmed, that the board will approve the plan amendment at Main Street, based on 3 of 3 comparable cases on the record.

Same 3 comparable cases as the LDCPAS-2026-12 Pavers Road plan amendment above.

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SET HEARING: (LDCT-2026-17 Chapter 9 Text Changes) to consider an amendment to the Polk… plan amendment

Case 26-1735

Forecast, freeLikely approvebased on 3 comparable cases

ZoneWire forecasts, but has not confirmed, that the board will approve the plan amendment in case 26-1735, based on 3 of 3 comparable cases on the record.

Same 3 comparable cases as the LDCPAS-2026-12 Pavers Road plan amendment above.

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Lake Marion Creek Drive plan amendment

Case 26-1736

Forecast, freeLikely approvebased on 3 comparable cases

ZoneWire forecasts, but has not confirmed, that the board will approve the plan amendment at Lake Marion Creek Drive, based on 3 of 3 comparable cases on the record.

Same 3 comparable cases as the LDCPAS-2026-12 Pavers Road plan amendment above.

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SET HEARING: (Partial Plat Vacation of Poinciana Subdivision Neighborhood 3 West Village…

Case 26-1739

Forecast, freeLikely approvebased on 3 comparable cases

ZoneWire forecasts, but has not confirmed, that the board will approve the subdivision in case 26-1739, based on 3 of 3 comparable cases on the record.

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Vacation of platted easement on Lot 23, High Glen platapproved unanimous
Administrative Plat Approval Process Amendment - Adoptionapproved unanimous
Administrative Plat Approval Text Amendmentapproved unanimous

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109 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
Employee Recognition
PUBLIC COMMENTS CONCERNING AGENDA ITEMS
Comments
COUNTY COMPTROLLER (STACY M
Disbursements
Minutes of Regular Board meeting held on September 1, 2026
Consider adoption of Resolution authorizing the issuance of Utility System Revenue Bonds…
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 the Low Income Pool Letter of Agreement with the State of Florida Agency for…
Approve the Low Income Pool Letter of Agreement with the State of Florida Agency for…
Approve the Low Income Pool Letter of Agreement with the State of Florida Agency for…
Approve Interlocal Agreement for Countywide Transit System with the Lakeland Area Mass…
Interlocal Agreement for the Improvements to McGee Park (City of Lakeland)
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)
Commissioner Scott Comments
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COMMISSIONER DISTRICT 4 (MARTHA SANTIAGO, CHAIR)
Reappoint Diana Welsh as a Member (Seat 5) of the Polk County Historical Commission, for…
Reappoint James M
Chair Santiago Comments
LAY BOARD APPOINTMENTS
EXPEDITED HEARINGS PURSUANT TO RESOLUTION NO
Public Hearing (LDCPAL-2026-7 CIE Update 2026) (Adoption Hearing) to review the Capital…
Public Hearing (LDCT-2026-10 Airport Impact Districts) (Adoption Hearing) to amend…
PUBLIC HEARINGS
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
Report 2026-13 Commercial Waste Franchise Fee 2nd follow-up
Removal of equipment from inventory as listed on Blanket Removal Form 2249
COUNTY MANAGER
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
TOURISM/SPORTS MARKETING
OFFICE OF PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT
Accept Performance Surety in the amount of $1,134,052.92 in the form of Performance Bond…
Impact Fee Credit Agreement for transportation improvements to Minute Maid Ramp Road 1…
Impact Fee Credit Agreement - Home Depot at Davenport Blvd
BUILDING
DEPUTY COUNTY MANAGER
Approve an Agreement with Arrow Group Consulting, LLC
Approve an Agreement with Capital City Consulting, LLC for lobbying services for fiscal…
Approve an Agreement with Ballard Partners, Inc
BUDGET & MANAGEMENT SERVICES
PROCUREMENT
COMMUNICATIONS
COOPERATIVE EXTENSION SERVICES
HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES
Approve the State Housing Initiatives Partnership (SHIP) 1) the Local Housing Assistance…
Approve the State Housing Initiatives Partnership (SHIP) 1) Local Housing Assistance Plan…
Approve these Urban County Partnership Agreements renewal amendments and resolution for…
HUMAN RESOURCES
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
CODE ENFORCEMENT
COURT SERVICES
RISK MANAGEMENT
Approve the renewal of the Public Entity Liability Insurance policy for the period…
Approve the renewal of the Cyber Liability Insurance policy for the period October 1…
COMMUNITY HEALTH CARE
FACILITIES MANAGEMENT
FLEET MANAGEMENT
PARKS & NATURAL RESOURCES
FIRE RESCUE
EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT
REAL ESTATE SERVICES
Declare surplus and authorize the private conveyance of the County’s interest in Parcel…
Adopt resolution in accordance with Section 125.379, Fla
Approve maintained right-of-way maps for Garfield Road, Lake Hendry Road, Southern…
Accept a Drainage Easement for a portion of an existing drainage ditch in conjunction…
Approve Partial Release of Easement for a portion of drainage easement in conjunction…
Accept Quit Claim Deed from Edward A
ROADS & DRAINAGE
Set Hearing to Consider Adopting a Resolution Allowing for the Installation of Traffic…
Set Hearing to Consider Adopting a Resolution Allowing for the Installation of Traffic…
Set Hearing to Consider Adopting a Resolution Allowing for the Installation of Traffic…
Approve Modification No
Adopt a Resolution Setting Commercial Truck Restrictions on County Road 655 (Lake Shipp…
Adopt a Resolution Setting Speed Limits on County Road 655 (Lake Shipp Drive South), near…
UTILITIES
Approve Consultant Services Authorization (CSA) 2024-014-06, with Jones Edmunds &…
Approve sole source agreement with Hach Company to provide field monitoring solutions…
SOLID WASTE
Approve Modification No
Approve a New Non-Exclusive Commercial Franchise for FY2025-26 by American Brothers…
ELECTED OFFICIAL AND OTHER GOVERNMENTAL AGENCY
COUNTY ATTORNEY
ANNOUNCEMENTS

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