POLK COUNTY BOARD OF COUNTY
COMMISSIONERS
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County Administration Building |
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Meeting Agenda |
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330 West Church Street |
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November 5, 2003 |
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Bartow, Florida |
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Commission Boardroom |
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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.
NOVEMBER 5, 2003 - AGENDA, PAGE 2
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.
NOVEMBER 5, 2003 - AGENDA, PAGE 3
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.
NOVEMBER 5, 2003 - AGENDA, PAGE 5
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.)
NOVEMBER 5, 2003 - CONSENT, PAGE 2
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
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Planning
& Finance Manager, Pay Grade 25, to Planning & Finance Manager, Pay
Grade 27.
Community Services Department
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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.)
NOVEMBER 5, 2003 - CONSENT, PAGE 3
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.
NOVEMBER 5, 2003 - CONSENT, PAGE 4
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.