POLK COUNTY BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS


 

 

County Administration Building

 

Meeting Agenda

 

330 West Church Street

 

November 5, 2003

 

Bartow, Florida

 

Commission Boardroom


 

Should any person decide to appeal any decision made at this meeting, or at any meeting announced in this agenda, such person will need a record of the proceedings and may need to ensure that a verbatim record of these proceedings is made.  In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, persons with disabilities needing special accommodations to participate in this proceeding should contact the Board of County Commissioners, Public Information Office, at 330 W. Church Street, Fourth Floor, Bartow.  Telephone (863)  534-6090, not later than four  days prior to the proceeding.   If hearing impaired call: (TDD) (863) 534-7777 or 1-800-955-8771, or Voice impaired call:  1-800-955-8770, via Florida Relay Service.  Changes made after the printing of this agenda are recorded on the Polk County Message Center at (863) 534-7600 (message #234).    Web address:  www.polk-county.net

 

CALL TO ORDER - 9:00 a.m. - Chairman, Randy Wilkinson

 

INVOCATION - Eddy de Castro, Animal Services Division Director

 

                 PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - Chairman, Randy Wilkinson

 

         I.      APPROVE CONSENT AGENDA

 

        Il.      PRESENTATIONS, PROCLAMATIONS and RECOGNITIONS

 

A.    On behalf of the Board of County Commissioners and Staff, Chairman Randy Wilkinson will present a plaque to Commissioner Charles Richardson’s family recognizing his dedicated service to the Board.

 

B.    Present Employee Service Awards to:

 

Jeffrey Sexton            25 years       Public Safety

Rodger Simmons      25 years       Community Services

Yolanda Smith           25 years       Human Services

Jeff Asher                   30 years       Transportation

Wanda Barnes          30 years       Transportation

Charlotte Barr            30 years       Transportation

Terry Morrison           30 years       Transportation

 

C.   Recognize the Planning Division staff for their effort in obtaining an “in-kind” services grant from the National Park Service’s River and Trails Assistance  Program.

 

D.   Proclaim November 2003 as EPILEPSY AWARENESS MONTH.  Lou Garcia, representing The Epilepsy Services of West Central Florida, Inc., will accept the proclamation.

 

E.    Proclaim November 2003 as FAMILY CAREGIVERS MONTH.  Representatives of the Polk County Family Caregivers Association will accept the proclamation.

 

       Ill.      REQUEST FROM THE GENERAL PUBLIC/AUDIENCE

 

A.    Carolyn Palmer, Polk County Advocate, to discuss grandparents raising grandchildren.

 

B.    Dewey Smith to discuss County Charter.

 

C.   Fred Hage to discuss vacating a dirt section of Demille Road.

 

D.   Elizabeth Sheetz to discuss the Polk County Community Traffic Safety Team.

 

 

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      IV.      PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER SETTLEMENT

 

                 A.    Public hearing to consider approval of proposed negotiated settlement in the case of Polk County vs. Joseph A. Parrish., et al., Parcel 712, Case No: 53-2003-CA-001722-0000-00.

 

B.    Public hearing to consider rejecting settlement proposal in Balderramas vs. Lawrence W. Crow, Jr., Sheriff of Polk County, et al., Case No: 53-2003-CA-002315.

 

       V.      CLERK OF THE BOARD - RICHARD M. WEISS

 

A.    Approve disbursements.

 

B.    Approve minutes of Special Board Meeting of September 26, 2003, and Board Meeting of October 15, 2003.

 

      Vl.      REQUEST FROM ELECTED OFFICIAL and OTHER GOVERNMENTAL AGENCY

 

     Vll.      ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES - JIM FREEMAN, DIRECTOR

 

     VIll.      COMMUNITY SERVICES - JIM BELL, DIRECTOR

 

      lX.      ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES - DARRELL GUNN, DIRECTOR

 

A.    NATURAL RESOURCES DIVISION

 

1.    Request Board approve the management plans for the Environmental Lands’ sites; Peace River Hammock, Lakeland Highlands Scrub and Circle B Bar Reserve.  Funding for the implementation of the management plans will come from the Environmental Lands 0.2 mil ad Valorem levy.  The capital improvements and management services costs will be addressed during the budgeting process.

 

       X.      HUMAN SERVICES - LARRY SKIDMORE, DIRECTOR

 

      Xl.      PUBLIC SAFETY - LARRY C. ALEXANDER, DIRECTOR

 

     Xll.      TRANSPORTATION - BOB SAMPSON, ASSISTANT DIRECTOR

 

     XIll.      COUNTY ATTORNEY - JOSEPH G. JARRET

 

A.    Resolution of Necessity Authorizing Condemnation of Real Property for Transportation Facility Improvements to Griffin Road, from Kathleen Road (CR 35-A) to US 98 (SR 700), in  Polk County, Florida (Project No. P-00-0127).

 

                 B.    Request Board approval for the County Attorney's Office to ask the Polk County Tax Collector's Office to sell property belonging to the Estate of Cretty J. White in order to satisfy tax certificates held by Polk County.

 

C.   Request Board consider approval of Employment Contract for Michael Duclos, Assistant County Attorney, retroactive to anniversary date of September 16, 2003, pursuant to the County Attorney Reorganization Plan previously approved.

 

D.   Request Board consider filing a lawsuit against Steadfast/Zurich Insurance, their successors and assigns, for breach of indemnity and defense costs.

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   XlV.      COUNTY MANAGER - MICHAEL HERR

 

A.    Discuss proposed Agenda for the Board/Staff Retreat.

 

B.    Request Board approval of Policies and Procedures for Polk County Government TV (PGTV).  Also request Board approval of funding, in the amount of $245,760.00, to facilitate operations of Polk County Government Access TV.  Funding in the amount of $84,417.00 is available in the IT budget, $50,000.00 in the Tourism 106 Fund and $111,343.00 in the General Fund Contingency.  Request Board approve transfer from the 106 Fund and from the General Fund Contingency to the appropriate account for PGTV.

 

    XV.      COUNTY COMMISSIONERS

 

A.    District #1 - Don Gifford

 

B.    District #3 - Jack Myers

 

C.   District #4

 

D.   District #5 - Neil Combee

 

E.    District #2 - Randy Wilkinson, Chairman

 

1.    Rename School Bus Road in Lake Wales to Sergeant Mary Campbell Boulevard.

 

2.    Political party participation by employees.

 

3.    Florida Senior Management Services Classification (SMSC).

 

   XVl.      RECESS - The Board of County Commissioners will recess from 12:30 p.m. until 1:30 p.m.

 

   XVII.      PUBLIC HEARINGS

 

A.    Public hearing to consider adoption of an ordinance, the title and substance of the proposed ordinance being:

 

AN ORDINANCE CREATING CREWS LAKE TRAILS SPECIAL STREET LIGHTING DISTRICT; DESCRIBING THE LEGAL BOUNDARIES OF THE DISTRICT; SPECIFYING LIGHTING SERVICES TO BE PROVIDED; PROVIDING A MEANS FOR ASSESSMENT AND COLLECTION OF SPECIAL ASSESSMENTS IN THE DISTRICT; PROVIDING FOR ADJUSTMENT OF THE LIGHTING SERVICES AND ASSESSMENTS; PROVIDING FOR LIENS UPON LANDS IN THE DISTRICT; PROVIDING FOR FORECLOSURE ON LIENS IMPOSED UPON LANDS IN THE DISTRICT; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.

 

B.    Public hearing to consider adoption of an ordinance, the title and substance of the proposed ordinance being:

 

AN ORDINANCE CREATING HICKORY RIDGE ADDITION SPECIAL STREET LIGHTING DISTRICT; DESCRIBING THE LEGAL BOUNDARIES OF THE DISTRICT; SPECIFYING LIGHTING SERVICES TO BE PROVIDED; PROVIDING A MEANS FOR ASSESSMENT AND COLLECTION OF SPECIAL ASSESSMENTS IN THE DISTRICT; PROVIDING FOR ADJUSTMENT OF THE LIGHTING SERVICES AND ASSESSMENTS; PROVIDING FOR LIENS UPON LANDS IN THE DISTRICT; PROVIDING FOR FORECLOSURE ON LIENS IMPOSED UPON LANDS IN THE DISTRICT; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.

 

NOVEMBER 5, 2003 - AGENDA, PAGE 4

 

C.   Public hearing to consider adoption of an ordinance, the title and substance of the proposed ordinance being:

 

AN ORDINANCE CREATING BROOKSIDE BLUFF SPECIAL STREET LIGHTING DISTRICT; DESCRIBING THE LEGAL BOUNDARIES OF THE DISTRICT; SPECIFYING LIGHTING SERVICES TO BE PROVIDED; PROVIDING A MEANS FOR ASSESSMENT AND COLLECTION OF SPECIAL ASSESSMENTS IN THE DISTRICT; PROVIDING FOR ADJUSTMENT OF THE LIGHTING SERVICES AND ASSESSMENTS; PROVIDING FOR LIENS UPON LANDS IN THE DISTRICT; PROVIDING FOR FORECLOSURE ON LIENS IMPOSED UPON LANDS IN THE DISTRICT; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.

 

D.   Public hearing to consider adoption of an ordinance, the title and substance of the proposed ordinance being:

 

AN ORDINANCE CREATING SUN RIDGE VILLAGE EAST SPECIAL STREET LIGHTING DISTRICT; DESCRIBING THE LEGAL BOUNDARIES OF THE DISTRICT; SPECIFYING LIGHTING SERVICES TO BE PROVIDED; PROVIDING A MEANS FOR ASSESSMENT AND COLLECTION OF SPECIAL ASSESSMENTS IN THE DISTRICT; PROVIDING FOR ADJUSTMENT OF THE LIGHTING SERVICES AND ASSESSMENTS; PROVIDING FOR LIENS UPON LANDS IN THE DISTRICT; PROVIDING FOR FORECLOSURE ON LIENS IMPOSED UPON LANDS IN THE DISTRICT; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.

 

E.    Public hearing to consider adoption of an ordinance, the title and substance of the proposed ordinance being:

 

AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 79-2, AS AMENDED, WATERWOOD ADDITION SPECIAL STREET LIGHTING DISTRICT; BY AMENDING THE LEGAL DESCRIPTION AND NUMBER OF LIGHTS TO BE INSTALLED; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.

 

F.    Public hearing to consider adoption of an ordinance, the title and substance of the proposed ordinance being:

 

AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 98-41, THE VILLAGE AT SPIRIT LAKE PHASE ONE SPECIAL STREET LIGHTING DISTRICT; BY AMENDING THE NAME TO THE VILLAGE OF SPIRIT LAKE SPECIAL STREET LIGHTING DISTRICT; BY AMENDING THE LEGAL DESCRIPTION AND NUMBER OF LIGHTS TO BE INSTALLED; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.

 

G.   Public hearing to consider petition from Randy Collany and Mary Collany, his wife, to adopt a Resolution to vacate the right-of-way located adjacent to and south of State Road 60, situated in S-8, T-30, R-29.

 

H.    Public hearing to consider petition from Robert Michael Wilcox and Jenelyn L. Wilcox, his wife, to adopt a Resolution to vacate a portion of the 15 foot wide platted drainage and utility easement on the east lot line of Lot 5 and west lot line of Lot 6 in Block 1024, Poinciana, Neighborhood 4, Village 7, as recorded in Plat Book 53, Pages 4-18 of the Public Records of Polk County, Florida, situated in S-2, T-28, R-28.

 

I.      Public hearing to consider amending Ordinance No. 02-30, Community Redevelopment Trust Fund for the North Ridge Redevelopment Area.  Request Board continue this hearing to December 17, 2003, at 1:30 p.m.

 

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  XVIII.      2:30 P.M. WORK SESSION

 

A.    Board/Staff Work Session to discuss Sales Tax Referendum, Indigent Health and other priorities.

 

 

 

ANNOUNCEMENTS

 

  1. Monday, November 3, 2003 - 8:30 a.m. - The Development Review Committee will meet in the Planning Conference Room, Second Floor, County Administration Building.

 

  2. Monday, November 3, 2003 - 10:30 a.m. - The Public Safety Coordinating Council will meet in the Commissioners’ Conference Room, Room 407.

 

  3. Monday, November 3, 2003 - 11:00 a.m. - A Ribbon Cutting Ceremony will be held for the opening of Westwood Park located on Avenue J, just north of Westwood Middle School, Winter Haven.

 

  4. Monday, November 3, 2003 - 12:00 p.m. - Polk Vision, Inc. will meet at the United Way office, 5605 US Highway 98 South, Highland City.

 

  5. Tuesday, November 4, 2003 - 8:30 a.m. - The Planning Commission will conduct a work session, prior to its regularly scheduled meeting, in the County Commission Boardroom.

 

  6. Tuesday, November 4, 2003 - 9:00 a.m. - The Planning Commission meeting will be held in the County Commission Boardroom.

 

  7. Tuesday, November 4, 2003 - 1:30 p.m. - Polk County Library Cooperative Librarian’s Advisory Council will meet at the Auburndale Public Library, 100 West Bridgers, Auburndale.

 

  8. Wednesday, November 5, 2003 - 4:00 p.m. - The Eloise Community Redevelopment Agency will meet at the Eloise Community Resource Center, 710 Snively Avenue, Eloise.

 

  9. Thursday, November 6, 2003 - 9:00 a.m. - The Water Policy Committee will meet in the Environmental Services/Natural Resources Conference Room at 4177 Ben Durrance Road, Bartow.

 

10. Thursday, November 6, 2003 - 10:00 a.m. - Code Enforcement Board will meet in the County Commission Boardroom.

 

11. Thursday, November 6, 2003 - 10:00 a.m. - Polk County Library Cooperative Technology Committee will meet at the Winter Haven Public Library, 1 Library Lane SE, Winter Haven.

 

12. Friday, November 7, 2003  - 10:00 a.m. - The Dangerous Dog Appeal Hearing is scheduled to be held in the Lobby Conference Room, Room 139.

 

13. Monday, November 10, 2003 - 8:30 a.m. - The Development Review Committee will meet in the Planning Conference Room, Second Floor, County Administration Building.

 

14. Monday, November 10, 2003 - 12:00 p.m. - Polk Vision, Inc. will meet at the United Way office, 5605 US Highway 98 South, Highland City.

 

15. Monday, November 10, 2003 - 5:30 p.m. - Community Relations Advisory Council will meet in the Commissioners’ Conference Room, Room 407.

 

NOVEMBER 5, 2003 - AGENDA, PAGE 6

 

16. Wednesday, November 12, 2003 - Youth Leadership Bartow will hold its County Government Day.  (Contact the Public Information Office for further details)

 

17. Wednesday, November 12, 2003 - 8:00 a.m. - The Value Adjustment Board Special Master Hearings will be held in the Commissioners’ Conference Room, Room 407.

 

18. Wednesday, November 12, 2003 - 1:30 p.m. - Polk County Library Cooperative Governing Board will meet in the Eagle Lake City Council Chambers, 75 North 7th Street, Eagle Lake.

 

19. Wednesday, November 12, 2003 - 2:00 p.m. - The Professionals Services Selection Committee for RFP 03-159, Professional Engineering Services - Soil and Materials Testing will meet at the Purchasing Division, 2470 Clower Lane, Bartow.

 

20. Thursday, November 13, 2003 - 8:30 a.m. - Keep Polk County Beautiful Board of Directors will meet at Eagle Lake City Hall, 75 7th Street North, Eagle Lake.

 

21. Thursday, November 13, 2003 - 1:30 p.m. - The Land Development Code Advisory Committee will meet in the Planning Division Conference Room, Second Floor, County Administration Building.

 

22. Thursday, November 13, 2003 - 6:30 p.m. - Contractor Licensing Board will meet in the County Commission Boardroom.

 

23. Friday, November 14, 2003 - 9:00 a.m. - Board/Staff Agenda Review meeting to discuss the Agenda and any other matters that may come before the Board will be held in the Commissioners’ Conference Room, Room 407.

 

24. Friday, November 14, 2003 - immediately following the Board/Staff Agenda Review - Board/Staff Work Session to discuss the Draft 2004 Legislative Policy Statement will be held in the Multi-Purpose Room, Room 413.

 

25. Friday, November 14, 2003  - 10:00 a.m. - The Dangerous Dog Appeal Hearing is scheduled to be held in the Lobby Conference Room, Room 139.

 

26. Friday, November 14, 2003 - 8:00 a.m. - The Value Adjustment Board Special Master Hearings will be held in the Commissioners’ Small Conference Room.

 

27. Friday, November 14, 2003 - 1:00 p.m. - The Value Adjustment Board Special Master Hearings will be held in the Commissioners’ Conference Room, Room 407.

 

28. Monday, November 17, 2003 - 8:30 a.m. - Board/Staff Retreat will be held at the Florida Flywheelers, 7000 Avon Park Cut-Off Road, Fort Meade.

 

29. Monday, November 17, 2003 - 8:30 a.m. - The Development Review Committee will meet in the Planning Conference Room, Second Floor, County Administration Building.

 

30. Monday, November 17, 2003 - 12:00 p.m. - Polk Vision, Inc. will meet at the United Way office, 5605 US Highway 98 South, Highland City.

 

31. Monday, November 17, 2003 - 1:00 p.m. - Transportation Disadvantaged Local Coordinating Board will meet in the County Commission Boardroom.

 

32. Tuesday, November 18, 2003 - 3:00 p.m. - Polk Senior Games Board meeting will be held in the Multi-Purpose Room, Room 413.

 

33. Wednesday, November 19, 2003 - 3:00 p.m. - The Cultural Arts Board will meet at the Harrison School of the Arts, 750 Hollingsworth Road, Lakeland.

 

                NOVEMBER 5, 2003

 

 

C O N S E N T  A G E N D A

 

 

       V.      CLERK OF THE BOARD - RICHARD M. WEISS

 

                 A.    Approve removal of equipment from inventory as set forth on Blanket Removal Forms No. 1403 through No. 1406 as requested by Fixed Asset Accounting, to be stored or disposed of in accordance with the Rules of the Auditor General's Office.  (Copies on file in the Clerk's Department of Finance and Accounting to BoCC.)

 

B.    Accept checks from the Tax Collector, one in the amount of $416.46 representing unclaimed funds for the period July 2003 through September 2003, and one in the amount of $9,342.29 representing unclaimed funds for the period October 1, 2001, through September 30, 2002.  (Copies on file in the Clerk's Department of Finance and Accounting to BoCC.)

 

C.    Accept list of Lands Available for Sale from the Tax Deed Sale of October 9, 2003.  (Copy on file in the Clerk's Department of Finance and Accounting to BoCC.)

 

D.    Approve Satisfaction of Assessment Lien as follows:  Black, White & Huggins, R30-37 - Fidel Vasquez.  (Copy on file in the Clerk's Department of Finance and Accounting to BoCC.)

 

E.    Accept Affidavit of Publication from the Polk County Democrat advertising unclaimed funds from the Clerk of Court accepted by the Board on June 4, 2003, and published on July 28, 2003.  (Copy on file in the Clerk's Department of Finance and Accounting to BoCC.)

 

F.    SET HEARING DATE to consider a petition from Joe P. Ruthven to adopt a Resolution to vacate the 10-foot wide utility easement lying on the east side of the 20-foot wide easement situated on the west side of Lot 27, Pier Point, as recorded in Plat Book 71, Pages 8 and 9, of the Public Records of Polk County, Florida, lying in S-17, T-29, R-24.  (Suggested hearing date:  December 3, 2003, at 1:30 p.m.)  (Copy on file in the Clerk's Department of Finance and Accounting to BoCC.)

 

G.    Accept from the South Florida Water Management District copies of Resolution No. 2003-1001, “Adopting the Millage Rates and Certifying the Levy for the South Florida Water Management District, the Okeechobee Basin, and the Everglades Construction Project within the Okeechobee Basin”, and Resolution Number 2002-1003, “Adopting the Budget for Fiscal Year 2003-2004".  (Copies on file in the Clerk's Department of Finance and Accounting to BoCC.)

 

H.    Accept from the Westridge Community Development District the adopted budget for Fiscal Year 2002-2003; the proposed budget for Fiscal Year 2003-2004; a certified copy of Resolution No. 2003-07 designating the District’s Agent and Registered Office Address; and a certified copy of Resolution No. 2003-09 identifying the Fiscal Year 2003-2004 Meeting Schedule.  (Copies on file in the Clerk's Department of Finance and Accounting to BoCC.)

 

I.      Accept from the Southwest Florida Water Management District a copy of the Fiscal Year 2003-2004 budget.  (Copy on file in the Clerk's Department of Finance and Accounting to BoCC.)

 

J.     Approve minutes of work sessions as follows: Town Hall Meeting in Polk City held on September 29, 2003; and Agenda (10/15/03) Briefing held on October 13, 2003.  (Copies on file in the Clerk's Department of Finance and Accounting to BoCC.)

 

K.    Authorize issuance of check to Dennis M. Collis in the amount of $1,419.81 representing a refund on Tax Deed Overbid Application No. 2002-0354.  This item has been reviewed by the County Attorney's Office and recommended for payment.  (Copy on file in the Clerk's Department of Finance and Accounting to the BoCC.)

 

L.    Authorize issuance of check to Mary Elise Hyland in the amount of $562.24 representing a refund on Tax Deed Overbid Application No. 2002-0989.  This item has been reviewed by the County Attorney's Office and recommended for payment.  (Copy on file in the Clerk's Department of Finance and Accounting to the BoCC.)

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       Vl.      REQUEST FROM ELECTED OFFICIAL and OTHER GOVERNMENTAL AGENCY

 

A.    POLK COUNTY SHERIFF - LAWRENCE CROW, JR.

 

1.    Request Board approval of the Sheriff's request for the Appropriation and Expenditure of $41,599.14 from the Law Enforcement Trust Fund.

 

      Vll.      ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES - JIM FREEMAN, DIRECTOR

 

                 A.    PERSONNEL DIVISION

 

1.    Request Board approve position reclassifications in the pay and classification plan:

 

Office of Management and Budget


                                                                           Senior Management & Budget Analyst, Pay Grade 24, to Senior Management & Budget Analyst, Pay Grade 28.

 

Emergency Management Division

                                                                           Planning & Finance Manager, Pay Grade 25, to Planning & Finance Manager, Pay Grade 27.

 

Community Services Department

                                                                           Executive Assistant, Pay Grade 14, to Code Enforcement Board Coordinator, Pay Grade 14.

 

2.    Request Board approve and authorize the Chairman to sign the agreement between Florida State University and Polk County for professional services for the Certified Public Managers course.  Funds are available in the Personnel Division FY 2003-2004 Budget Account 513061.5900.  The cost per level is $5,050.00 plus $202.00 per student over 25 participants, and travel expense for each delivered course.

 

B.    PURCHASING DIVISION

 

1.    Request Board approve the extension of the license with Southern Café of Bartow, Florida, to provide food service at the Polk County Courthouse, from January 1, 2004, to December 31, 2005.

 

2.    Request Board authorize the Chairman to execute Architect Services Agreements with Lunz Prebor Fowler Architects; Straughn Trout Architects, LLC; Furr & Wegman Architects, P.A.; Wallis, Murphy, Boyington Architects, Inc.; Pickett Hunter Associates Architecture; Swilley Curtis Mundy Hunnicutt Associates Architects, Inc.; Edward Pilkington, A.L.A., Architect P.A.; and Stevenson Architects, Inc. for RFP 03-042, Master Consulting Architecture Services.

 

3.    Request Board authorize the Chairman to execute the Utilities Expense Reduction Agreement with Cost Recovery Group, Inc. for RFP 03-084, Electric & Telecommunication Bill Audit Services.

 

     VIll.      COMMUNITY SERVICES - JIM BELL, DIRECTOR

 

A.    DEVELOPMENT SERVICES DIVISION

 

1.    SET HEARING DATE - PD 03-17/Level 4 - Carlos Yepes, applicant, Cay Holdings, Inc., owner, request a Planned Development (PD) in a Residential Low (RL-1) land use district to allow 192 multi-family units with a clubhouse and parking on 48 +/- acres.  The property is north of Cypress Gardens Boulevard, southeast of Lake Dexter, southeast of Winter Haven, in S-02, T-29, R-26.  On October 14, 2003, the Planning Commission voted to continue to November 4, 2003.  (Suggested hearing date: December 3, 2003, at 1:30 p.m.)

 

 

 

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2.    SET HEARING DATE - PD 03-15/LEVEL 4 - Leonard G. Wood, applicant, Wendall Cannon, owner, request a Planned Development (PD) in a Residential Low (RL-1) land use district to allow a 30 lot single family subdivision on 10 +/- acres. The property is south of Highland Estates Subdivision, east of South Florida Avenue, south of Lakeland, in S-12, T-29, R-23. On October 14, 2003, the Planning Commission voted 4/0 to deny the request without prejudice. (Suggested hearing date: December 3, 2003, at 1:30 p.m.)

 

3.    SET HEARING DATE - L4WA 03-102 - Century Realty Funds and First Garden, LC, owners, request a Waiver to Section 821-A-1 in a Residential Low (RL-3) land use district to allow access through a platted subdivision on the west 40 feet of lots 411 and 412 to allow a five lot single family subdivision on 7.1 +/- acres. The property is south of Lake Eloise Drive, west of Lake Summit Drive East, southeast of Winter Haven, in S-03, T-29, R-26 and S-34, T-28, R-26. This case will be heard by the Planning Commission on November 4, 2003. (Suggested hearing date: December 3, 2003, at 1:30 p.m.)

 

       lX.      ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES - DARRELL GUNN, DIRECTOR

 

A.    UTILITIES DIVISION

 

1.    Request Board approval to accept the water and wastewater system improvements of the Royal Ridge Phase Three subdivision, located in S-20, T-26, R-27, serving lots 225 through 278, 281 through 310, and 313 through 362, for ownership, operation, and maintenance by Polk County Utilities.  No funding is required.

 

2.    Request Board approve and authorize the Chairman to sign an easement to be donated from Polk County to the City of Lakeland Department of Electric and Water Utilities, located in S-16, T-29, R-24, to be recorded by the City of Lakeland.  No funding is required.

 

3.    Request Board approve and authorize the Chairman to sign Perpetual Utility Easement Purchase Agreements with Michael R. Stephens and Cathy Hamlett Stephens for Parcel No. 206, located in S-06, T-29, R-28; Ronald Bray and Terry Lou Bray for Parcel Nos. 212 and 213, located in S-01, T-29, R-27; and Triple “A” Properties, Inc., for Parcel No. 707, located in S-10, T-29, R-27, for approval to purchase four utility easements at a total cost not to exceed $3,470.00, plus recording fees, to be recorded by Polk County Utilities.  Funding is available in 536023.

 

4.    Request Board approve and authorize the Chairman to sign CSA No. 02-101-04 with Chastain-Skillman, Inc., for additional construction phase services for the Southwest Regional Wastewater System Improvements Project at a cost not to exceed $4,978.00.  Funding is available in 536023.

 

       X.      HUMAN SERVICES - LARRY SKIDMORE, DIRECTOR

 

A.    COMMUNITY HEALTH AND SOCIAL SERVICES DIVISION

 

1.    Request Board approve and authorize the Chairman to execute the Renewal Contract No. 04-001 for Community Mental Health Services (Domestic Violence) between the Board and Peace River Center for Personal Development, Inc.  This Contract is for the period October 1, 2003, through September 30, 2004, in an amount not to exceed $55,000.00.  Funding is available for FY 2003-2004 in Org. Code 563000.5900 (Mental Health/Domestic Violence/Contracted Services).

 

2.    Request Board approve and authorize the Chairman to execute the Contract Renewal between the Board, and Peace River Center for Personal Development, Inc., for Crisis Stabilization Mental Health Services, to citizens of Polk County who are in need of mental health services.  Funding is available in Org. Code 563000.5900, in an amount not to exceed $667,254.00.

 

 

 

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3.    Request Board approve and authorize the Chairman to execute the Renewal Contract for Services between the Board, and Tri-County Human Services, Inc., for alcohol, drug abuse, mental health services, and in-jail drug evaluations to the citizens of Polk County, for the period October 1, 2003, through September 30, 2004.   Funding is available in Org. Code 563001.5900 for alcohol, drug abuse and mental health services, in an amount not to exceed $290,000.00, and Org. Code 563005 for in-jail drug evaluations, in an amount not to exceed $30,000.00, for a grand total of $320,000.00.

 

B.    COOPERATIVE EXTENSION SERVICES DIVISION

 

1.    Request Board approve and authorize the Chairman to sign the Interlocal Agreement between Polk County BoCC and Hillsborough County BoCC for an area Ornamental Plant Production Extension Agent position to serve growers in Polk County.  Hillsborough County employs an Ornamental Plant Production Extension Agent with the University of Florida Cooperative Extension Service.  Hillsborough County is willing to share 20% of this Agent’s time to work with ornamental plant growers in Polk County.  The cost to Polk County for FY 2003-2004 will be $3,256.00 for the Agent’s salary plus $1,200.00 for travel.  Funds are available in Org. Code 537014.3499 and 537014.4002.

 

                 C.    ELDERLY SERVICES DIVISION

 

1.    Request Board approve and authorize the Chairman to execute Amendment No. 1 to the Community Care for Disabled Adults Contract No. TGD01,  between the Board and the Department of Children and Families District 14 for the period July 1, 2003, through June 30, 2004.  The total dollar amount of this contract remains unchanged at the total of $66,642.00.  The purpose of this amendment is to revise the number of units. The number of units were modified in the original contract by lining through and initialing the change, but the Department of Children and Families is submitting this amendment to show the number of units without any alterations.  No County funding required.

 

2.    Request Board approve and authorize the Chairman to execute Amendment No. 001 between the Board and the West Central Florida Area Agency on Aging, Inc.  The contract No. USDA 2003-02 began on October 1, 2002, and ends January 31, 2004.  This amendment provides for the continued reimbursement of funds used for eligible Congregate and Home Delivered meals increased rate of $0.58007486 per meal, in an increased amount not to exceed 339,729 units with the rates being based on the final USDA grant awards.  No County funding required.

 

3.    Request Board approve and authorize the Chairman to execute  2003-2004 Replacement Contract No. USDA-04-POLK-R between the Board  and the West Central Florida Area Agency on Aging, Inc.  This contract supercedes Contract No. USDA-04-POLK-C which shall no longer be in effect as of the effective date being the last date that this contract is signed by both parties and ending January 31, 2005.  This contract provides for the continued reimbursement of funds used for eligible Congregate and Home Delivered Meals at the rate of $0.5699 per meal, in an amount not to exceed 313,429 units with the rates being based on the final USDA grant awards.  Reimbursement of funds is in an amount not to exceed $178,623.00, subject to the availability of funds.  No County funding involved.

 

                 D.    HOUSING AND NEIGHBORHOOD DEVELOPMENT DIVISION

 

1.    Request Board approve and authorize the Chairman to execute and transmit the Program Year Agreements for the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program (B-03-UC-12-0007) in the amount of $3,769,000.00, the HOME Investment Partnership Program (M-03-UC-12-0218) in the amount  of $1,249,758.00, and the Emergency Shelter Grant (ESG) Program (S-03-UC-12-0019) in the amount of $141,000.00.  No funding required.

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2.    Request Board adopt a Resolution amending the Local Housing Assistance Plan to allow adjusting the State Housing Initiatives Partnership Program (SHIP) "Purchase Price Limits" for Polk County, to define the SHIP service area, to raise the maximum award limit for Substantial Rehabilitation service delivery, and to change the recapture terms in the Substantial Rehabilitation- Reconstruction Programs; also, authorize the Chairman to transmit the amended Plan to the Florida Housing Finance Agency.  No County General funds are required.

 

3.    Request Board approve this one-time waiver of the Minor Repair Program Policy for Joseph Sheffield and Martha Sheffield for their residence located at 327 3rd Street, Auburndale.  No County General funds are required.

 

                        4.    Request Board approve and authorize the Chairman to execute  Satisfactions of Mortgage and Security Agreements between Polk County and each of the following homeowners:

 

a.    James H. Owens, 1027 Meadowood Pointe Road, Lakeland, in the amount of $2,000.00.

b.    Eleuterio R. Ayala Jr., and Jennifer L. Ayala, 271 Cherry Laurel Lane, Winter Haven, in the amount of $1,680.00.

c.    Craig R. and Jennifer L. Schulz, 8009 Grand Pines Boulevard, Lakeland, in the amount of $12,000.00.

d.    Richard James Johnson, Jr., 5435 Moon Valley Drive, Lakeland, in the amount of $12,000.00.

e.    Thomas W. Siler and Kimberly M. Siler, 508 Bellview Drive, Fort Meade, in the amount of $1,365.00.

 

No further funding is required.  The SHIP Account No. 554040.0649 increased in the amount of $27,299.00.

 

5.    Request Board approve and authorize the Chairman to execute a Subordination Agreement for Michael J. Knight and Amy L. Knight for property located at 6163 Morningdale Avenue, Lakeland.  This subordination will allow Mr. and Mrs. Knight to refinance the first mortgage at a lower interest rate.  No further funding is required.

 

6.    Request Board approve and authorize the Chairman to execute Change Order No. 1 in the amount of $550.00, and Lien Agreement Addendum No. One for Johnnie Williams and Francis Williams (02-SHIP-14-D) for the property located at 1224 Avenue “H”, Haines City.  No County General funds are required.  Funding is provided by the SHIP Program and budgeted in Org. Code 554028, and expended out of Org. Code 554039.3442.  The original project total was $30,423.00.  The  amount of the change order is $550.00 for a total project amount of $30,973.00.

 

7.    Request Board approve and authorize the Chairman to execute the HOME Housing Rehabilitation/Replacement Lien and Loan agreements and Mortgage and Mortgage Note for Cornelia Green and Troy Green  (02-HOME-03-D) for the property located at 1279 37th Street, NW, Winter Haven. No County General  Funds are required.  Funding is provided by the HOME Grant and budgeted in Org. Code 554009, but will be expended out of Org. Code 554019.3442 in the amount of $73,759.99.

 

8.    Request Board approve and authorize the Chairman to sign the Section 8 Housing Assistance Payments (HAP) Contracts for the following families with Utility Reimbursements as indicated:

 

a.    Marilyn Bland, a tenant at 1295 N. Holland Parkway, No. 36, Bartow.  A monthly payment of $344.00 to the landlord, Bear Creek 1 Apartment, for the period of November 1, 2003, to October 31, 2004, for Annual Re-certification.

b.    Mary Brewer, a tenant at 1295 N. Holland Parkway, No. 29, Bartow.  A monthly payment of $247.00 to the landlord, Bear Creek I Apartments, for the period of July 1, 2003, to June 30, 2004, for Annual Re-certification.

c.    Patricia Howell, a tenant at 340 E. Seminole Avenue, Apt. No. 2, Lake Wales.  A monthly payment of $404.00 to the landlord, Elizabeth Tardanico, for the period of November 1, 2003, to October 31, 2004, for Annual Re-certification.

 

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d.    LaQuanda Johnson, a tenant at 621 Tower Point Circle, Lake Wales.  A monthly payment of $576.00 to the landlord, Tower Point Apartments, for the period of October 1, 2003, to May 31, 2004, for Interim Adjustment.

e.    Tamika McCall, a tenant at 135 Windsor Street, No. 17, Lakeland.  A monthly payment of $373.00 to the landlord, Coldwell Banker, for the period of August 1, 2003, to August 31, 2003, for Interim Adjustment.

f.     Kathy McLendon, a tenant at 3017 Hickory Street, Winter Haven.  A monthly payment of $567.00 to the landlord, Diane Smith, for the period of November 1, 2003, to July 31, 2004, for Interim Adjustment.

g.    Debra Scott, a tenant at 144 E. Bullard Avenue, Lake Wales.  A monthly payment of $337.00 to the landlord, Richard DeLoach, for the period of October 1, 2003, to August 31, 2004, for Interim Adjustment.

h.    Rosalind Spurlock, a tenant at 455 7th Avenue, Bartow.  A monthly Utility Reimbursement of $30.00 to Rosalind Spurlock, for the period of September 1, 2003, to August 31, 2004.

i.      Leopoldo Vazquez-Medina, a tenant at 845 Spessard Holland Parkway, Bartow.  A monthly payment of $583.00 to the landlord, The Estate of Lillie Mae Hopkins, for the period of October 1, 2003, to September 30, 2004, for Annual Recertification.

j.      Luz Vera, a tenant at 934 Buccaneer Drive, Lakeland.  A monthly payment of $380.00 to the landlord, Virginia Kohler, for the period of October 1, 2003, to September 30, 2004.

 

Funding is provided by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development; 100% Grant Funded; Org. Code 554070.8222 (Section 8 Housing Assistance Payment Program/Rental) and as of October 1, 2003 Org. Code 554071.8222. 

 

                 E.    TRANSIT SERVICES DIVISION

 

1.    Request Board approve and authorize  the Chairman to sign the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) Public Transit Block Grant Joint Participation Agreement (JPA) 205652 1 84 01 for Winter Haven Area Transit Project between the Board and the FDOT in the amount of $338,746.00 from the date of execution through December 31, 2007.  Funding is provided by the FY 2003-2004 FDOT Block Grant Program and will be budgeted and expended in FY 2004-2005 FDOT Block Grant Program Org. Code No. 544910.  Funding is not mandated.  The BoCC’s portion of the Local Match is $60,000.00 and will be budgeted in FY 2004-2005.

 

       Xl.      PUBLIC SAFETY - LARRY C. ALEXANDER, DIRECTOR

 

A.    EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT DIVISION

 

1.    Request Board adopt a Resolution naming the previously unnamed private roadway located in Frostproof, S-06, T-32, R-28.  All of the property owners in question have been petitioned in accordance with the Uniform Roadway Address System Ordinance.  100% of responding property owners have agreed to name this unnamed private roadway Madog Drive.  Cost of roadway sign is $75.00.  Funds are budgeted in Org. Code 529114.

 

2.    Request Board adopt a Resolution approving the 2003 revision of the Comprehensive Emergency Management Plan (CEMP) as the plan for preparing for, responding to and recovering from emergencies in Polk County.  The current version of the CEMP was adopted by the Board on November 30, 1999.  No fiscal impact to the County.

 

B.    EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES DIVISION

 

1.    Request Board approve and authorize the Chairman to sign the 2003-2004 State of Florida Emergency Medical Services (EMS) County Award Grant Application and Resolution certifying that these funds will be used to improve and expand Emergency Medical Services within the County.  Total amount of grant is $186,767.78.  Funds are budgeted in Org. Code 529871.

 

C.    FIRE SERVICES DIVISION

 

1.    Request Board approve and authorize the Chairman to sign Emergency Response Agreements with Volunteer Fire Departments for Fire Protection Services from October 1, 2003, through September 30, 2004.  Funds in the amount of $150,000.00 are budgeted in Org. Code 522015.

 

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2.    Request Board approve and authorize the Chairman to sign Fire Protection Agreements with the following municipalities for Fire Protection Services from October 1, 2003, through September 30, 2004:  Auburndale, Bartow, Bowling Green, Fort Meade, Frostproof, Lake Alfred, Lake Wales, Lakeland, and Mulberry.  Funds in the amount of $1,263,701.00 are budgeted in Org. Code 522010.

 

3.    Request Board approve and authorize the Chairman to sign Interlocal Agreement/Dispatch with the City of Winter Haven.  Agreement is entered into for the purpose of more efficiently processing emergency 9-1-1 calls with regard to fire/rescue emergency radio-dispatched calls.  Agreement will be effective October 1, 2003, through September 30, 2004, and may be terminated with 90 days notice by either party.  The City agrees to compensate the County for performance of services outlined in agreement at the rate of $25,000.00.  Revenue to be deposited into Org. Code 525013.

 

4.    Request Board approve and authorize the Chairman to sign Interlocal Agreement/Automatic Aid with the City of Winter Haven.  Agreement will be effective October 1, 2003, through September 30, 2004, and may be terminated with 90 days notice by either party.  No fiscal impact to the City or the County.

 

      Xll.      TRANSPORTATION - BOB SAMPSON, ASSISTANT DIRECTOR

 

A.    ENGINEERING DIVISION

 

1.    Request Board accept Right-of-Way Agreement from William D. Stigall and Sharon L. Stigall, his wife, for Parcel 707 and authorize a check for $15,000.00 be issued for the purchase.  Property is needed as a temporary construction easement for Old Polk City Road at Walt Williams Road Intersection Improvement Project.  Also request Board accept and approve for recording executed instruments which will allow the County to take ownership of easement being purchased.  Property lies in S-20, T-27, R-24.  Funds are budgeted in the Short Term Program, 317 CIP Road Projects Fund, Org. Code 317946.

 

2.    Request Board accept Right-of-Way Agreement from James E. Sarantopoulos for Parcel 101 and authorize a check for $46,500.00 be issued for the purchase.  Property is needed as additional right-of-way for the Duff Road at US 98 Intersection Improvement Project.  Also request Board accept and approve for recording executed instruments which will allow the County to take ownership of the right-of-way being purchased.  Property lies in S-14, T-27, R-23.  Funds are budgeted in the Intersection Improvement Program, 111 Impact Fee Fund, Org. Code 524082.

 

3.    Request Board accept Right-of-Way Agreements from Highland Fairways Golf Club, Inc. for Parcels 702A, 702B, and 727 and authorize a check for $34,982.00 be issued for the purchase.  Property is needed as temporary construction easements for the Griffin Road Capital Improvement Project. Also request Board accept and approve for recording executed instruments which will allow the County to take ownership of easements being purchased.  Properties lie in S-2 and 3, T-28, R-23.  Funds are budgeted in the Long Term Program, 317 CIP Road Projects Fund, Org. Code 317066.

 

4.    Request Board accept Right-of-Way Agreements from Highland Fairways Property Owners Association, Inc. for Parcels 723 and 726 and authorize a check for $31,824.00 be issued for the purchase.  Property is needed as temporary construction easements for the Griffin Road Capital Improvement Project.  Also request Board accept and approve for recording executed instruments which will allow the County to take ownership of easements being purchased.  Properties lie in S-2 and 3, T-28, R-23.  Funds are budgeted in the Long Term Program, 317 CIP Road Projects Fund, Org. Code 317066.

 

5.    Request Board accept Right-of-Way Agreement from Douglas T. Anderson and Linda C. Anderson, his wife, for Parcel 704 and authorize a check for $2,075.00 be issued for the purchase.  Property is needed as a temporary construction easement for the Old Polk City Road at Walt Williams Road Intersection Improvement Project.  Also request Board accept and approve for recording executed instruments which will allow the County to take ownership of easement being purchased.  Property lies in S-18, T-27, R-24.  Funds are budgeted in the Short Term Program, 317 CIP Road Projects Fund, Org. Code 317946.

 

 

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6.    Request Board accept Right-of-Way Agreement from Bob Garner and Doris J. Garner, his wife, for Parcel 122 and remainder and authorize a check for $151,425.00 be issued for the purchase.  Property is needed as additional right-of-way for the County Road 540A Capital Improvement Project.  Also request Board approve hiring Commonwealth Land Title Insurance Company to close the acquisition, approve paying estimated closing costs of $2,000.00, approve the Chief or Senior Right-of-Way Agent to execute the documents on behalf of the County, and approve for recording executed instruments which will allow the County to take ownership of right-of-way being purchased.  Property lies in S-13, T-29, R-23.  Funds are budgeted in the Long Term Program, 317 CIP Road Projects Fund, Org. Code 317062.

 

7.    Request Board accept and approve for recording Quit Claim Deed from Oscar W. Rogers, as Trustee of the Oscar W. Rogers Living Trust Agreement, to Polk County.  Deed is for additional right-of-way for Lake Hancock Road and is being given to the County.  Property lies in S-12, T-29, R-24.  Funds for recording are budgeted in the Engineering operating budget, Org. Code 541035.

 

8.    Request Board accept and approve for recording Quit Claim Deed from Anchor Investment Corporation of Florida, f/k/a Lakeland Mortgage Corporation, a Florida corporation, and Robert E. Warnock, Individually and as Trustee, to Polk County.  Deed is for additional right-of-way for Brook Drive and is being given to the County to upgrade the existing right-of-way to meet current road classification standards.  Property lies in S-9, T-29, R-23.  Funds for recording are budgeted in the Engineering operating budget, Org. Code 541035.

 

9.    Request Board declare as surplus Lot 14 E1/2, Block F, Second Replat of Northgate, Plat Book 28, Page 40, Tax I.D. No. 212727-750500-006141, and authorize the public sale of the parcel to the highest bidder.  Also recommend Board approve setting a minimum bid of $500.00 for the parcel and recommend the Board authorize the Chairman to sign the County Deed for conveyance.  The County acquired the parcel through escheatment.  Property lies in S-21, T-27, R-27.  Also request Board authorize the proceeds from the sale to be deposited in the General Fund, Org. Code 000001.0599.

 

10.  Request Board approve Change Order No. 2 to CSA No. 00-17-03 with Envisors, LLC for the Reynolds Road at Maine Avenue Intersection and Drainage Improvement Project.  Change Order No. 2 will increase the contract amount by $85,345.00, resulting in a total contract amount of $281,965.00, and increase the contract time by 412 calendar days, for a total of 1,204 calendar days.  Funds are budgeted in the 317 CIP Road Projects Fund, Org. Code 317508.

 

11.  Request Board rescind Railroad Reimbursement Agreement with Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) and CSX Transportation, Inc. for railroad crossing signal maintenance at the intersection of County Road 640 and US 17 approved by the Board on January 23, 2002.  Also request Board approve the revised Railroad Reimbursement Agreement with FDOT and CSX Transportation, Inc. for the installation and maintenance of traffic control devices for Railroad Crossing 626465-T located at the intersection of County Road 640 and US 17, and adopt a Resolution authorizing the execution of the Railroad Reimbursement Agreement.  The Agreement also requires the County to provide crossing pavement markings, an advance warning sign, and expenditures not to exceed one-half (½) of the signal maintenance cost which would be $1,410.00 annually.  Funds are budgeted in the 101 Transportation Trust Fund, Org. Code 541500.

 

12.  Request Board accept Right-of-Way Agreement from Tampa Electric Company and Wal-Mart for Parcel 139.  Property is needed as additional right-of-way for the Berkley Road and is being given to the County in conjunction with the development of the new Auburndale Wal-Mart Super Center.  Also request Board accept and approve for recording executed instruments which will allow the County to take ownership of the right-of-way.  Property lies in S-9, T-28, R-25.  Funds for recording are budgeted in the Long Term Program, 317 CIP Road Projects Fund, Org. Code 317063.

 

 

 

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13.  Request Board approve Change Order No. 2 in the amount of $13,470.62, and the addition of 20 calendar days, resulting in a final contract amount of $192,759.77 and a total contract time of 102 calendar days.  Also request Board approve Contract 02-123 close-out with associated final payment of $32,467.48 to CCI, Site Development Division for the Daughtery Road North at Daughtery Road West Intersection Improvement Project.  Funds are budgeted in the Short Term Program, 317 CIP Road Projects Fund, Org. Code 317949.

 

14.  Request Board approve Change Order No. 2 to CSA No. 00-21-04 with Professional Engineering Consultants, Inc. for the County Road 655 (Berkley Road) from US 92 to County Road 546 Project.  Change Order No. 2 is necessary to provide professional services as required during the construction phase and will increase the contract by $50,000.00, resulting in a total contract amount of $758,120.00.  Funds are budgeted in the Long Term Program, 317 CIP Projects Fund, Org. Code 317065.

 

15.  Request Board approve Change Order No. 2 to CSA No. 00-16-04 with Dyer, Riddle, Mills & Precourt, Inc. for the County Road 540A Widening Project from Old Highway 37 to County Road 37B.  Change Order No. 2 is necessary to provide professional services for Gopher Tortoise Surveys and Permitting, Bald Eagle Monitoring, and Construction Support for the widening project.  This change order will increase the contract by $99,978.00, resulting in a total contract amount of $1,626,113.64, and a time extension of 12 months for a total contract time of 72 months.  Funds are budgeted in the Long Term Program, 317 CIP Road Project Fund, Org. Code 524080.

 

16.  SET HEARING DATE:  To adopt a Resolution declaring the Board’s intent to create the Brahma Roadway Improvement MSBU, 100% assessments levied against benefited properties, and the collection of the assessments pursuant to the Uniform Assessment Collection Act.  (Suggested hearing date: December 17, 2003, at 1:30 p.m.)

 

B.    TRAFFIC ENGINEERING AND OPERATIONS DIVISION

 

1.    Speed studies were conducted by The Transportation Department, Traffic Engineering and Operations Division in compliance with requirements of Florida State Statute 316.819 to support requests to post speed limits.  The postings of the requested restrictions will promote public safety on the County roadway system, and assist the Polk County Sheriff’s Department in their enforcement efforts.  It is recommended that a Resolution be adopted authorizing the following speed limit postings:

 

The following Local Residential Roadways to be posted at 20 M.P.H.:

 

(CR 731655), Jessamine Drive located in S-16, T-27, R-23; from Summer Oaks Boulevard (Mile Post 00.000) to Loblolly Avenue (Mile Post 00.410).

(CR 731653), Ginko Avenue located in S-16, T-27, R-23; from Summer Oaks Boulevard (Mile Post 00.000) to Jessamine Drive (Mile Post 00.140).

(CR 731651), Loblolly Avenue located in S-16, T-27, R-23; from Summer Oaks Boulevard (Mile Post 00.000) to Jessamine Drive (Mile Post 00.180).

(CR 831011), Skowhegan Avenue located in S-10, T-28, R-23; from Plant Avenue (Mile Post 00.000) to West 10th Street (Mile Post 00.100).

 

The following Local Residential Roadways to be posted at 25 M.P.H.:

 

(CR 731640), Summer Oaks Boulevard located in S-16, T-27, R-23; from Duff Road (Mile Post 00.000) to Lewis Road (Mile Post 00.200).

(CR 932012), Ridge Road located in S-20, T-29, R-23; from Dead End East (Mile Post 00.000) to Hatcher Road (Mile Post 00.230).

(CR 951110), Grady Polk Road located in S-11, T-29, R-25; from Spirit Lake Road (Mile Post 00.000) to Crystal Beach Road (Mile Post 00.600).

(CR 941915), Shadow Wood Run located in S-19, T-29, R-24; from Dead End South (Mile Post 00.000) to Shadow Wood Court (Mile Post 00.110).

(CR 941904), Shadow Wood Court located in S-19, T-29, R-24; from Carter Road South (Mile Post 00.000) to Dead End East (Mile Post 00.240).

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(CR 941911), Shadow Wood Way located in S-19, T-29, R-24; from Dead End South (Mile Post 00.000) to Shadow Wood Court (Mile Post 00.060).

(CR 732402), Lake Gibson Lane located in S-24, T-27, R-23; from Driftwood Drive (Mile Post 00.000) to East Daughtery (Mile Post 00.210).

(CR 731648), Remington Oaks Court located in S-16, T-27, R-23; from Remington Oaks Drive (Mile Post 00.000) to Dead End East (Mile Post 00.570).

(CR 731647), Remington Oaks Drive located in S-16, T-27, R-23; from Remington Oaks Loop (Mile Post 00.000) to Remington Oaks Boulevard (Mile Post 00.220).

(CR 731648), Remington Oaks Loop located in S-16, T-27, R-23; from Remington Oaks Loop (Mile Post 00.000) to Remington Oaks Boulevard (Mile Post 00.570).

 

The following Urban Collector Roadway to be reduced from 45 M.P.H. to 35 M.P.H.:

 

(CR 931611), Yates Road located in S-16, T-29, R-23; from Brooks Drive (Mile Post 01.010) to West Pipkin Road (Mile Post 01.510).

 

     XIll.      COUNTY ATTORNEY - JOSEPH G. JARRET

 

A.    SET HEARING DATE:  To consider repealing Polk County Ordinances 90-24, as amended, and 92-12, providing for effective date, otherwise known as the Convenience Store Security Ordinances.  (Suggested hearing date:  December 3, 2003, at 1:30 p.m.)

 

B.    Request Board approval of a County Deed transferring property from Polk County to Polk County for the purpose of including in the deed language stating that the property described in the deed shall be subject to the covenants and restrictions as set forth in that certain Grant Award Agreement recorded in Official Record Book 05332, Page 0052, Public Records of Polk County, Florida.

 

    XIV.      COUNTY MANAGER - MICHAEL HERR

 

A.    ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND TOURISM - TOM PATTON, DIRECTOR

 

1.    Request Board approve and authorize the Chairman to sign the funding assistance agreement with the Lakeland Center for the FHSAA Girls State Volleyball Finals taking place November 13 through 15, 2003, in the amount of $3,000.00, budgeted in 552023.5900.