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Polk County Commission agendas and results

Polk County Board of County Commissioners agendas, actions, and recorded votes. See what is proposed before a meeting and what happened afterward.

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Draft results are visible, but never presented as final

items are official proposals. Recorded actions and votes are marked provisional while the remain Draft; they become official only when Polk County publishes final minutes.

1 · Resources and pressure

Fiscal Outlook

Start with the adopted financial direction, then examine the ballot measure and governing documents that could change or constrain county choices.

Official adopted-plan baseline

County Financial Direction

FY 2025/2026 budget priorities, capital direction, and stated Emergency Management needs from Polk County's official budget book.

View official budget book (opens in a new tab)
Adopted budget baseline These figures describe adopted plans—not live spending, cash availability, or project completion.
$3.46B
Adopted
Public safety function
$680.4M
All funds
$858.0M
Adopted budget
FY 25/26 capital plan
$793.1M
Five-year capital plan
$1.91B
Later years projected
Half-cent health
$80.2M
FY 25/26 projected revenue
Explore financial direction Result areas, capital program, and stated Emergency Management priorities
Adopted result areas7 priorities
Basic Needs$360.5M · 10.40% 1 division
Health and Human Services $360.5M 100.00% of Basic Needs

Official division program summary · PDF page 178 / printed page 167

Economic Development$52.3M · 1.51% 2 divisions
Economic Development $7.2M 13.86% of Economic Development
Tourism / Sports Marketing $45.0M 86.14% of Economic Development

Official division program summary · PDF page 199 / printed page 188

Good Government$718.9M · 20.75% 15 divisions
Board of County Commissioners $135.9M 18.91% of Good Government
Budget and Management Services $1.6M 0.23% of Good Government
Procurement $2.1M 0.29% of Good Government
Communications $3.4M 0.47% of Good Government
County Attorney $2.9M 0.40% of Good Government
County Manager $1.9M 0.26% of Good Government
Equity and Human Resources $3.8M 0.53% of Good Government
Facilities Management $136.7M 19.02% of Good Government
Fleet Management $61.5M 8.55% of Good Government
Information Technology $26.2M 3.65% of Good Government
Risk Management $144.8M 20.14% of Good Government
Health and Human Services $395,850 0.06% of Good Government
Non-Departmental Reserves / Transfers / Indirects $130.5M 18.15% of Good Government
Courts $4.7M 0.66% of Good Government
Other Constitutional Officers / Elected Officials $62.4M 8.68% of Good Government

Official division program summary · PDF page 213 / printed page 202; PDF page 214 / printed page 203

Growth / Infrastructure$1.06B · 30.52% 8 divisions
Board of County Commissioners $2.7M 0.26% of Growth / Infrastructure
Cooperative Extension Services $1.2M 0.12% of Growth / Infrastructure
Information Technology $1.6M 0.15% of Growth / Infrastructure
Planning and Development $34.2M 3.24% of Growth / Infrastructure
Health and Human Services $28.3M 2.67% of Growth / Infrastructure
Roads and Drainage $577.1M 54.58% of Growth / Infrastructure
Utilities $383.7M 36.29% of Growth / Infrastructure
Debt Service Program $28.5M 2.69% of Growth / Infrastructure

Official division program summary · PDF page 292 / printed page 281

Natural Resources and Environment$462.5M · 13.35% 2 divisions
Parks and Natural Resources $117.8M 25.46% of Natural Resources and Environment
Waste and Recycling $344.7M 74.54% of Natural Resources and Environment

Official division program summary · PDF page 360 / printed page 349

Recreation and Cultural Arts$104.4M · 3.01% 1 division
Parks and Natural Resources $104.4M 100.00% of Recreation and Cultural Arts

Official division program summary · PDF page 377 / printed page 366

Safety$708.8M · 20.46% 5 divisions
Fire Rescue $243.4M 34.34% of Safety
Emergency Management $124.2M 17.53% of Safety
Code Enforcement $7.9M 1.11% of Safety
Court Services $6.8M 0.96% of Safety
Elected Officials $326.5M 46.06% of Safety

Official division program summary · PDF page 390 / printed page 379

Official budget book · PDF page 70 / printed page 59

Community Investment Program$1.91B over five years
How the CIP relates to the budget

The Community Investment Program is the County's multi-year plan for major facilities, infrastructure, equipment, and other long-lived investments. The FY 25/26 amount is the capital work included in the adopted annual budget; the five-year total also includes later planned years, which are projections rather than money already spent or guaranteed.

5.87% of five-year plan

Facilities Management

FY 25/26
$100.7M
Five years
$112.1M
3.50% of five-year plan

Fire Rescue

FY 25/26
$59.5M
Five years
$66.8M
5.33% of five-year plan

Natural Resources

FY 25/26
$59.9M
Five years
$101.7M
3.99% of five-year plan

Parks

FY 25/26
$57.1M
Five years
$76.2M
41.96% of five-year plan

Roads and Drainage

FY 25/26
$274.8M
Five years
$801.3M
30.72% of five-year plan

Utilities

FY 25/26
$171.6M
Five years
$586.7M
8.64% of five-year plan

Solid Waste

FY 25/26
$69.5M
Five years
$165.0M

Official budget book · PDF page 504 / printed page 493

Indigent Health Care / Half-Cent Surtax 0.5% tax · $80.2M projected
Confirmed Fact · dedicated health-care funding

Indigent Health Care Fund and Polk HealthCare Plan

The half-cent sales surtax supports Polk County's health-care safety net for eligible low-income residents, including the Polk HealthCare Plan, community grants and state-mandated health costs.

Eligibility
Up to 200%
Funding role
Payor of last resort
Voter extension
2016 · 25 years

Program boundary: The Polk HealthCare Plan is not health insurance.

Total program budget
$151.7M
Half-cent surtax
$80.2M
Carried forward
$68.0M
Grants and aid
$50.0M
Polk HealthCare Plan
$28.7M
State-mandated costs
$24.4M
FY 25/26 service targets
Applications
12,200
Average monthly members
5,500
Unique clients
21,000
Services
700,000
Published provider network
Medical providers
~900
Hospitals
5
Urgent-care groups
2
Community partners
22
Confirmed Fact · oversight

Citizen review and accountability

The Citizens Healthcare Oversight Committee advises the Board and reviews use of the Indigent Health Care Trust Fund and its long-term strategic spending plan.

Analytic Assessment · Moderate confidence

Revenue and demand may move in opposite directions

Because the program's principal local revenue is a dedicated sales surtax, it is less directly exposed to property-tax reductions than general County services but remains exposed to consumer-spending declines.

Operational pathway

An economic downturn could weaken surtax collections while increasing applications, enrollment pressure and demand for subsidized care.

Indicators to watch

  • Monthly surtax collections compared with the adopted forecast
  • Applications, enrollment, denials and member-month claims cost
  • Reserve drawdown compared with the long-term spending plan
  • Growth in Medicaid and other state-mandated obligations
  • Grant awards, contract changes, deliverables and service outcomes
  • Provider availability, geographic access and eligibility changes
  • Citizens Healthcare Oversight Committee recommendations and Board actions
Stated Emergency Management directionOfficial strategic plan
Confirmed Fact · Emergency Management

Funding pressure

The County identifies historic funding sources as inadequate for future emergency-management needs and service levels.

Budget book PDF page 570 / printed page 559
Confirmed Fact · Emergency Management

Regional interoperability

The published plan prioritizes interoperable communications, including coordination with the Orlando and Tampa Bay regions.

Budget book PDF page 573 / printed page 562
Confirmed Fact · Emergency Management

Next-generation 911

The County identifies replacement and later phases of the Next Generation 911 system as a strategic initiative.

Budget book PDF page 573 / printed page 562
Confirmed Fact · Emergency Management

Facilities and technology

The published plan calls for a capital-improvement master plan for emergency-management technology and infrastructure.

Budget book PDF page 571 / printed page 560

This is an adopted annual and five-year planning baseline, not live spending, available cash, a project-completion report, or proof that a specific agenda item is funded. Community Investment Program years after FY 2026/2027 are projected and the Board may amend projects and appropriations.

County Business Intelligence

Amendment 3 · Homestead property-tax changes

The proposal would materially change the property-tax base available to Florida counties and municipalities. Polk County planning, service priorities, reserves, staffing, contracts, and capital timing should be watched for evidence of how leaders are preparing.

On the November 3, 2026 ballot
Election
Nov 3, 2026
Required
60% voter approval
Effective
Jan 1, 2027
Watch refreshed
October 31, 2026 at 12:03 AM EDT
Confirmed Fact

Path to a larger exemption

The Legislature would prescribe a uniform procedure allowing counties and municipalities to increase the exemption up to the full assessed value for their respective levies; special districts could do so with referendum approval.

Florida Division of Elections (opens in a new tab)
Confirmed Fact

New-resident timing

People who are not Florida residents on December 31, 2026 would receive the existing exemption when eligible, with the increased exemption beginning in the fifth year, to the extent permitted by the U.S. Constitution.

Florida Division of Elections (opens in a new tab)
Confirmed Fact · adopted-plan context

Polk County exposure baseline

$726.0M

Polk County's adopted General Fund totals $725.95 million. That is context, not an estimate of Amendment 3 losses: only a current tax-roll and levy analysis can establish the amount exposed.

Polk County adopted budget book (opens in a new tab)
Analytic Assessment · Moderate confidence

Most likely near-term county behavior

Before the vote, the most defensible expectation is neutral parallel planning: document possible efficiencies, reductions, and bridge measures while testing the legal, fiscal, and political feasibility of a one-cent sales-tax replacement or restructuring. Neither workstream establishes the preferred answer. The decision should turn on verified recurring savings, service consequences, legally restricted dollars, and the remaining structural gap.

Why it matters

This prevents an easy tax proposal from substituting for serious performance analysis without assuming that every internal cut is a genuine efficiency. It also keeps the County from discovering too late that a replacement revenue option is legally unavailable or operationally insufficient.

Fiscal stress test · model 2

How large could the Polk County budget gap be?

Two scopes matter. The state model measures every non-school levy inside Polk County; the local estimate isolates County Commission levies. They answer different questions and should never be added together.

Reported estimate · Board levies $98.0M

Phase 1 · $150,000 exemption

13.5% of the current General Fund
About this figure

What does the $98 million estimate mean?

This is the reported estimate of annual property-tax revenue the Polk County Board of County Commissioners could lose when the additional homestead exemption first reaches $150,000.

  • It covers County Commission levies only—not cities, schools, or independent special districts.
  • The General Fund percentage is a scale comparison. It does not mean every lost dollar currently funds the General Fund.
  • The estimate used June 1, 2026 homestead parcel counts and 2025 certified millage, so the final tax roll and adopted millage can move it.
Reported local estimate · not an adopted County forecast
Reported estimate · Board levies $133.0M

Phase 2 · $250,000 exemption

18.3% of the current General Fund
About this figure

Why is $133 million the planning gap?

This is the reported annual Board-only exposure after the homestead exemption reaches $250,000. The stress-test scenarios use it as a common planning basis so the alternatives can be compared consistently.

  • It is equivalent to about 18.3% of the current General Fund or 3.8% of the County’s all-funds budget for scale.
  • The scenarios do not predict an exact cut list; each simply shows one arithmetically complete way to absorb the same recurring gap.
  • A new tax roll, different millage, legal implementation details, or state action could change the actual County exposure.
Scenario basis · not a recommendation or adopted forecast
Confirmed state model · Polk-wide $237.6M

FY 2028/29 cash effect

County + cities + special districts
About this figure

What is included in the $237.6 million figure?

This is the state Revenue Estimating Conference’s modeled FY 2028/29 cash impact for all non-school property-taxing authorities located within Polk County.

  • It combines Polk County government, municipalities, and applicable special districts.
  • It is broader than the County Commission estimate and must not be added to the $133 million figure.
  • This is a fiscal-year cash effect during the phase-in—not the final recurring exposure.
Confirmed state model · Polk-wide scope, not Board-only
Confirmed state model · Polk-wide $362.7M

Modeled recurring exposure

Not the County Commission gap
About this figure

What does recurring exposure mean?

The $362.7 million figure is the state model’s long-run annual Polk-wide impact after the amendment is fully phased in. It describes an ongoing revenue base change, not a one-time loss.

  • The amount applies across County government, municipalities, and special districts—not just the Board of County Commissioners.
  • Recurring losses cannot be permanently solved with reserves or a one-year capital delay.
  • Actual results will depend on future taxable values, exemptions, millage decisions, growth, and any legislative response.
Long-run modeled exposure · not an immediate single-year cut
Reported Development

Polk County Board of County Commissioners levies only

A July 2026 public presentation by the Polk County Property Appraiser, reproduced by The Citrus Tea, estimated a $98 million loss at the $150,000 exemption and about $133 million at the $250,000 exemption using June 1 homestead counts and 2025 certified millage. This is the best current county-government estimate located, but it is not an adopted County budget forecast and will change with the 2026 tax roll and millage.

Phase 1 / General Fund
13.5%
Phase 2 / General Fund
18.3%
Phase 2 / all funds
3.8%
Confirmed Fact

All non-school taxing authorities within Polk County

The Florida Revenue Estimating Conference's adopted model combines Polk County government, municipalities, and special districts. It is a Polk-wide tax-roll impact, not the Board of County Commissioners' operating gap.

FY 27/28 $138.6M 38%
FY 28/29 $237.6M 66%
FY 29/30 $273.0M 75%
FY 30/31 $315.7M 87%
Recurring $362.7M 100%
Florida Revenue Estimating Conference · adopted June 12, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
Hypothetical scenarios · not County proposals

Five ways to close the same $133.0M gap

Each scenario below closes the same illustrative $133 million annual gap. The mixes are arithmetic stress tests, not County proposals, recommendations, or predictions of exact line-item cuts. One-time bridges do not solve a recurring loss.

Moderate confidence in planning basis
Reported Development · Moderate confidence

One-cent sales-tax restructuring raised at agenda review

During the August 14 Board/Staff Agenda Review, Commissioner Bill Braswell raised a possible one-cent sales-tax approach that could incorporate or replace the existing half-cent indigent-health surtax and support County operations if Amendment 3 reduces property-tax revenue.

This was a public discussion, not a motion, adopted plan, ordinance, referendum, or staff fiscal and legal analysis. The tax structure, permitted uses, municipal distribution, voter requirements, duration, and protection of indigent-health services remain unresolved. Official Polk Government Television meeting recording (opens in a new tab)
Most plausible first response Moderate confidence

Blended transition

Spread the first-year shock across reserves, vacancies, delayed commitments, fees, a limited millage response, and recurring program reductions. This buys time but leaves a second-round structural gap because $45 million is temporary.

Recurring
$88.0M
One-time bridge
$45.0M
See how this scenario balances
  • Reserve / contingency bridge $20.0M · one-time
    15%

    Preserves immediate continuity but spends financial flexibility once.

  • Capital and replacement deferrals $25.0M · one-time
    19%

    Rephases facilities, fleet, technology, and lower-priority projects; deferred work can cost more later.

  • Vacancy controls and attrition $18.0M · recurring
    14%

    Slows hiring and holds positions open, increasing workload and wait times before layoffs are considered.

  • Contracts, administration, and consolidation $15.0M · recurring
    11%

    Targets support costs, subsidies, contracts, space, and duplicated functions.

  • Fees and special assessments $20.0M · recurring
    15%

    Shifts more service cost to users and properties, subject to separate legal and policy review.

  • Service and program reductions $20.0M · recurring
    15%

    Reduces hours, grants, maintenance frequency, discretionary programs, or service levels.

  • Millage on the remaining tax base $15.0M · recurring
    11%

    Recaptures part of the loss while shifting more burden to non-homestead and still-taxable property.

Cuts fall harder elsewhere Moderate confidence

Protect emergency response

Hold law enforcement, fire rescue, EMS, and emergency management comparatively harmless in the first round. The arithmetic then forces deeper reductions into general government, parks, libraries, culture, community programs, and capital timing.

Recurring
$85.0M
One-time bridge
$48.0M
See how this scenario balances
  • Reserve / contingency bridge $18.0M · one-time
    14%

    Cushions implementation while departments redesign recurring budgets.

  • Capital and replacement deferrals $30.0M · one-time
    23%

    Delays facilities, fleet, technology, parks, and other projects not judged immediately essential.

  • Non-public-safety vacancies $20.0M · recurring
    15%

    Concentrates staffing pressure in civilian and general-service operations.

  • Administrative and contract reductions $20.0M · recurring
    15%

    Consolidates support functions, contracts, subsidies, facilities, and service delivery.

  • Parks, libraries, culture, community, and economic programs $30.0M · recurring
    23%

    Creates the most visible reductions in hours, grants, programming, maintenance, and access.

  • Fees and special assessments $15.0M · recurring
    11%

    Maintains selected services by charging users or affected properties more directly.

Smaller service cuts · larger burden shift Low confidence

Replace most of the revenue

Use the remaining millage capacity, fees, and assessments to replace most of the lost revenue. This protects services more effectively but transfers the burden toward businesses, rentals, higher-value taxable property, and service users.

Recurring
$110.0M
One-time bridge
$23.0M
See how this scenario balances
  • Millage on the remaining tax base $70.0M · recurring
    53%

    Illustrates a major rate response; the actual yield and legal capacity require the certified roll and formal budget process.

  • Fees and special assessments $30.0M · recurring
    23%

    Shifts costs to users and affected properties and may reach renters indirectly.

  • Operating efficiencies and vacancies $10.0M · recurring
    8%

    Uses procurement, consolidation, and position controls before broad service reductions.

  • Reserve / contingency bridge $13.0M · one-time
    10%

    Covers timing and implementation risk, but cannot recur indefinitely.

  • Capital deferrals $10.0M · one-time
    8%

    Temporarily rephases selected projects and replacement cycles.

Most durable · highest service impact Low confidence

Permanent service reset

Close nearly the entire gap with recurring spending changes. This is the most sustainable arithmetic but would require material workforce, service-level, facility, contract, and program decisions that the County has not announced.

Recurring
$120.0M
One-time bridge
$13.0M
See how this scenario balances
  • Workforce and service redesign $45.0M · recurring
    34%

    Combines attrition, position elimination, organizational consolidation, and changed delivery models.

  • Operating hours and program reductions $30.0M · recurring
    23%

    Reduces frequency, access, grants, events, maintenance, and lower-priority programs.

  • Contracts, subsidies, and partnerships $20.0M · recurring
    15%

    Renegotiates or ends external support, contracts, and discretionary partnerships.

  • Facilities, fleet, and technology consolidation $15.0M · recurring
    11%

    Closes or combines locations and extends replacement cycles.

  • Fees and cost recovery $10.0M · recurring
    8%

    Raises direct charges for selected services while leaving a smaller broad tax response.

  • Capital rephasing $13.0M · one-time
    10%

    Provides the final first-year bridge; recurring budgets still require future discipline.

Contingency option · evidence gate required Low confidence

Sales-tax substitution

Evaluate—not presume—the replacement or restructuring of the existing half-cent indigent-health surtax as part of a one-cent levy. This illustration preserves the current health commitment and uses only the additional half-cent-equivalent capacity as an operating offset. On the adopted FY 2025/26 base, doubling the half-cent's projected $80.2 million yield provides an arithmetic proxy—not a County revenue forecast. Any recommendation should follow published efficiency findings, a verified residual gap, service-impact analysis, legal authority, voter requirements, distribution rules, and an enforceable health-funding floor.

Recurring
$133.0M
One-time bridge
$0
See how this scenario balances
  • Net new half-cent-equivalent sales-tax capacity $80.2M · recurring
    60%

    Uses the adopted $80.2 million half-cent projection as an arithmetic proxy for additional capacity while preserving an equivalent amount for indigent health. Actual yield, eligible uses, and County share require formal analysis.

  • Operating efficiencies and vacancy controls $20.0M · recurring
    15%

    Uses consolidation, procurement, attrition, and position controls to close part of the gap without assuming the surtax solves everything.

  • Fees and legally supported assessments $12.8M · recurring
    10%

    Shifts selected service costs to users or affected properties after separate legal, nexus, and equity review.

  • Program and service reductions $20.0M · recurring
    15%

    Recognizes that even the illustrative net-new sales-tax capacity would not close the full modeled property-tax gap.

Analytic Assessment · Moderate confidence

My current read

My current read is that Polk will pursue parallel contingency planning rather than commit immediately to either an efficiency-only or tax-first response. A sales-tax substitution is now a credible policy-development path, but not a presumptively preferred solution. The sound decision point comes after the County documents durable efficiencies, service consequences, and the residual recurring gap while completing the legal and fiscal work needed to know whether a one-cent structure is viable. A blended transition remains the most plausible first response because any surtax may not begin in time or close the full Board-only gap.

  1. 1
    Before the vote

    Run two workstreams in parallel: document project, contract, organizational, staffing, vacancy, and performance efficiencies while legal and fiscal staff test a one-cent replacement or combined surtax, its referendum path, allowable uses, municipal distribution, and an indigent-health funding floor.

  2. 2
    Decision evidence gate

    Publish recurring versus one-time efficiencies, implementation costs, service consequences, legally restricted dollars, and the verified residual gap before recommending additional taxation or material service reductions.

  3. 3
    If a sales-tax path advances

    Develop ballot language, revenue estimates, health-program protections, duration and sunset terms, municipal agreements, and a clear statement of which County operations or capital costs the proceeds could lawfully support.

  4. 4
    First budget after passage

    Use a blended bridge because a surtax would not necessarily begin in time or close the full gap: vacancy controls, capital delays, selected reserves, fee proposals, procurement savings, and politically prioritized service protection.

  5. 5
    Second budget

    Replace temporary fixes with recurring decisions: an approved surtax, millage or assessments, permanent staffing and service changes, contract consolidation, or a combination.

Constraints, caveats, and what would change this assessment

Budget constraints

  • The $3.46 billion countywide budget is not a single flexible account. Enterprise, special-revenue, capital, debt, and restricted dollars cannot simply be swept into the General Fund.

  • Reserves and delayed capital can bridge timing, but neither permanently replaces recurring property-tax revenue.

  • A millage increase may recover part of the loss, but the actual yield depends on the certified taxable roll, levy boundaries, caps, and the public budget process.

  • Fees and special assessments change who pays and require separate legal, equity, and service-nexus review.

  • Protecting public safety does not make the gap disappear; it concentrates reductions in fewer discretionary and general-service areas.

  • The existing half-cent is voter-approved and dedicated to qualified indigent-health services. Reusing it for general operations is not assumed lawful; any replacement structure requires formal legal analysis and likely voter action.

  • A one-cent replacement levy would shift more of the burden from property owners to consumers and visitors, but sales-tax revenue is economically sensitive and may weaken when service demand rises.

  • An internal reduction is not automatically an efficiency. Eliminating avoidable overhead may reduce government cost; cutting effective frontline capacity, preventive maintenance, or access can merely transfer cost and harm to residents.

Disconfirming indicators

  • A published County plan identifies a materially smaller Board-only impact than $98 million and $133 million.

  • The Legislature supplies recurring replacement revenue or materially changes implementation.

  • Commissioners publicly reject reserve use, millage changes, or service reductions and publish a different balanced package.

  • Tax-roll growth and new construction produce a documented recurring offset without equivalent new service cost.

  • A County Attorney or outside-counsel analysis concludes that no practicable sales-surtax structure can support the contemplated operating response.

  • Commissioners decline to direct staff work, municipalities oppose the distribution plan, or public support does not survive specific ballot language and health-program tradeoffs.

Indicators and alternative pathsWhat would strengthen, weaken, or redirect the assessment

Indicators to watch

  • A published efficiency ledger separating recurring savings, one-time bridges, implementation costs, and service consequences
  • Project, contract, staffing, management-layer, vacancy, facility, fleet, and program-performance reviews tied to measurable outcomes
  • Formal Board direction for a sales-surtax legal opinion, revenue model, ordinance, or referendum language
  • A published comparison of a new half-cent versus one-cent levy and the County and municipal shares
  • An enforceable indigent-health funding floor, replacement plan, or evidence that health services would be reduced
  • Municipal support, opposition, or negotiation over distribution and eligible uses
  • Public support after the tax rate, duration, sunset, health allocation, and operational uses become specific
  • Commissioner statements identifying programs they will protect or reconsider

Alternative paths

  • The amendment fails and contingency planning is shelved or repurposed as a general efficiency program.
  • A one-cent replacement or combined surtax advances, preserves a defined health commitment, and supplies part—but not necessarily all—of the operating replacement revenue.
  • Legal restrictions limit the new surtax to infrastructure or other bounded uses, indirectly freeing General Fund dollars rather than directly funding ordinary operations.
  • The sales-tax proposal fails legally or politically, returning the County to a heavier mix of reserves, millage, fees, staffing changes, and service reductions.
  • Implementation is phased through legislation, giving the County time to absorb losses through growth, attrition, reserves, and reprioritization.
  • A faster or broader exemption forces material service, staffing, capital, fee, or tax-policy choices before a replacement revenue source can begin.
Current public-information watch

News, official developments, and public claims

2 relevant official, reported, or public-community updates are retained in this bounded watch.

Official
0
Reported
0
Unverified
2

The state estimate is official but Polk-wide across all non-school taxing authorities. The $98 million and $133 million Board-only figures are reported estimates attributed to a Polk County Property Appraiser presentation, not an adopted County forecast. The August 14 sales-tax discussion is a reported public development, not an adopted plan. The sales-tax scenario uses the adopted half-cent revenue projection only as an arithmetic proxy; it does not establish legal authority, actual yield, eligible uses, timing, municipal shares, health-program effects, or a preferred policy. Efficiency claims also require evidence: an expenditure reduction may be a genuine productivity gain, a one-time bridge, or a transfer of cost and service harm to residents. Scenario packages are stress tests, not County proposals, and do not predict the election result. Reported coverage is not official confirmation, public community claims are unverified, and analytic assessments are judgments that must be revised when contrary evidence appears.

Confirmed reference set

Governing Baselines

The standing plans and rules Gabby uses to identify which authority, policy direction, or implementation standard may deserve review.
Legal authoritySupplement 109

Code of Ordinances

County powers, administration, procurement, emergency authorities, taxation, public safety, health programs, impact fees, and other standing county rules.

Supplied copy current through
June 16, 2026
How Gabby uses it
Review when county action depends on an existing power, duty, tax, fee, program, or operating rule.
Current through the supplied supplement history
Review current official publication (opens in a new tab)
Strategic directionSupplement 9

Comprehensive Plan

Long-range county goals and policies for growth, land use, transportation, public facilities, economic development, conservation, and implementation.

Supplied copy current through
May 19, 2026
How Gabby uses it
Review when an action changes long-range policy, future land use, infrastructure direction, or the county growth pattern.
Current through the supplied supplement history
Review current official publication (opens in a new tab)
Implementation rulesSupplement 11

Land Development Code

Detailed rules for land-use districts, conditional uses, special districts, the Green Swamp, resource protection, site standards, subdivisions, development review, and traffic-impact studies.

Supplied copy current through
December 16, 2025
How Gabby uses it
Review when a proposal concerns zoning, development approval, site design, subdivision, environmental standards, or traffic impacts.
Check 2026 adopted or pending amendments before relying on this copy
Review current official publication (opens in a new tab)

Interpretation boundary: A match means the document is relevant to review. It does not establish legality, consistency, approval, or noncompliance. Current official text and adopted-but-not-yet-codified amendments still require verification.

2 · Decision-makers and decisions

Commission Governance

Connect who represents the county with the meetings, proposals, actions, and voting history that form the public decision record.

Running public-record baseline

Commissioner profiles

Verified identities and district context are paired with motions, seconds, and individual votes as those details appear in the official meeting record.

5 active profiles
Official district boundaries

See who represents each part of Polk County

Select a district or commissioner to emphasize that district on the map.

View official interactive district map (opens in a new tab)

District 1 highlighted — Becky Troutman

Observed counts describe the retained official record; they are not ideology scores, endorsements, or proof of motive. District population vintage is not clearly stated in the source layer.

No current meeting record is available

No current Commission agenda record is available in the retained collection.

3 · Implementation and public notice

County Business

Follow how adopted direction becomes contracts, projects, hearings, ordinances, and other public-facing county actions.

Confirmed Fact · official procurement record

Procurement Watch

Open opportunities, continuing contracts, evaluation activity, addenda, and lifecycle changes connected to county priorities and spending.

Active records
47
Open dates soon
2
Changes · 30 days
112
Last synchronized
Overall synopsis

47 official solicitations are currently retained across open opportunities, continuing contracts, and public evaluation records. The strongest visible subject concentrations are Facilities and capital (10) and Parks and environment (9). Continuing Solicitation is the most common solicitation form in the current set. 2 dated opportunities fall within the next 14 days.

Confirmed Fact · retained lifecycle events

Latest procurement changes

Showing 12 of 112 changes detected in the last 30 days.

  1. Official record changed CQ 26-442 · Administration Building, Jury & Property Appraiser Parking Lots (Striping and Sealcoat)

    CQ 26-442 changed on the official procurement record.

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  2. No longer listed Bid 26-412 · Vacuum Truck Cleaning Services for Underground Stormwater Baffle Boxes

    Bid 26-412 is no longer listed on the current official procurement index; this does not by itself establish an award or cancellation.

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  3. No longer listed Bid 26-350 · Mowing and Maintenance for Solid Waste

    Bid 26-350 is no longer listed on the current official procurement index; this does not by itself establish an award or cancellation.

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  4. Official record changed RFP 26-352 · Masterpiece Cattle Lease

    RFP 26-352 changed on the official procurement record.

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  5. Official record changed Bid 26-367 · Mowing & Maintenance for Utilities – North Region- NOTICE TO CANCEL RECOMMENDATION OF AWARD

    Bid 26-367 changed on the official procurement record.

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  6. Documents added RFP 26-352 · Masterpiece Cattle Lease

    2 official documents were added to RFP 26-352.

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  7. Official record changed RFP 26-352 · Masterpiece Cattle Lease

    RFP 26-352 changed on the official procurement record.

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  8. Documents added Bid 26-367 · Mowing & Maintenance for Utilities – North Region- NOTICE TO CANCEL RECOMMENDATION OF AWARD

    1 official document was added to Bid 26-367.

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  9. Official record changed Bid 26-367 · Mowing & Maintenance for Utilities – North Region- NOTICE TO CANCEL RECOMMENDATION OF AWARD

    Bid 26-367 changed on the official procurement record.

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  10. Official record changed CQ 26-442 · Administration Building, Jury & Property Appraiser Parking Lots (Striping and Sealcoat)

    CQ 26-442 changed on the official procurement record.

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  11. Official record changed CQ 26-374 · INWOOD – AVENUE E NW DRAINAGE IMPROVEMENTS

    CQ 26-374 changed on the official procurement record.

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  12. New listing CQ 26-442 · Administration Building, Jury & Property Appraiser Parking Lots (Striping and Sealcoat)

    CQ 26-442 first appeared on the official procurement index.

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Analytic Assessment · Medium confidence

What the current pipeline suggests

The visible pipeline currently suggests that near-term contracting attention is concentrated in facilities and capital, with continuing solicitation providing the most common procurement path. Several records carry three or more addenda, which is a useful complexity or requirement-change indicator but is not evidence of mismanagement by itself.

Opinion · evidence-guided interpretation

Gabby’s read

My read: the most valuable signals are not the raw bid count, but movement between solicitation, evaluation, and outcome stages. The 2 near-term official open dates deserve attention because the number and identity of respondents can later reveal market depth and competition. The addenda-heavy records deserve follow-up for scope changes, schedule effects, and whether requirements are narrowing or expanding.

Indicators to watch

  • 2 official open dates are inside 14 days; watch for extensions, addenda, and respondent lists.
  • 5 solicitations have at least three addenda; review the changes before treating the original scope as current.
  • 1 active record touches public safety; connect any award or delay to operational readiness and the responsible budget line.
  • 15 procurements are in the public status/evaluation lane; watch minutes, rankings, best-and-final offers, protests, and eventual awards.

Visible subject mix

Facilities and capital
10
Parks and environment
9
Transportation and drainage
8
Utilities and solid waste
5
Health and human services
3
Emergency Management
1

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Confirmed Fact · QualificationsOpen opportunity

Administration Building, Jury & Property Appraiser Parking Lots (Striping and Sealcoat)

CQ 26-442

CQ 26-442 is an official qualifications solicitation for Administration Building, Jury & Property Appraiser Parking Lots (Striping and Sealcoat). The county lists an open date of November 25, 2026. The official record includes a mandatory pre-bid requirement.

First observed
Oct 29, 2026
Official open date
Nov 25, 2026
Last verified
Oct 30, 2026
Last changed
Oct 30, 8:41 PM
Addenda
0
Status / recap files
0
  • Facilities and capital
  • Parks and environment
Pre-bid information

A MANDATORY pre-bid meeting will be held Tuesday, November 10, 2026, 1:00 p.m. at the Procurement Conference Room, 330 W. Church St., Room 150, Bartow, FL 33830. An authorized representative or agent of the Bidder must be present at this meeting in person, as evidenced by their signature on the meeting’s sign-in sheet, or the Bidder’s bid will be considered non-responsive. A MANDATORY site visit will immediately follow. An authorized representative or agent of the Bidder must be present at the meeting and site visit as evidenced by their signature on the meeting’s sign-in sheet, or the Bidder’s bid will be considered non-responsive.

1 official document
Confirmed Fact · Request For ProposalsEvaluation / status

Masterpiece Cattle Lease

RFP 26-352

RFP 26-352 is an official request for proposals for Masterpiece Cattle Lease. The official record includes a mandatory pre-bid requirement. A public evaluation or status narrative is available.

First observed
Aug 21, 2026
Last verified
Oct 30, 2026
Last changed
Oct 30, 8:41 AM
Addenda
0
Status / recap files
4
  • Transportation and drainage
Pre-bid information

A MANDATORY pre-proposal and site visit will be held Wednesday, September 2, 2026, 10:00 a.m. at 68 Mammoth Grove Road, Lake Wales, FL 33898. An authorized representative or agent of the Proposer must be present at the meeting and site visit as evidenced by their signature on the meeting’s sign-in sheet, or the Proposers Proposal will be considered non-responsive.

Official status narrative

Recommendation of Award to: GF Laurent Investments, LLC, Protest Period ends: Monday, November 2, 2026, at 4:00 p.m.

8 official documents
Confirmed Fact · Invitation To BidEvaluation / status

Mowing & Maintenance for Utilities – North Region- NOTICE TO CANCEL RECOMMENDATION OF AWARD

Bid 26-367

Bid 26-367 is an official invitation to bid for Mowing & Maintenance for Utilities – North Region- NOTICE TO CANCEL RECOMMENDATION OF AWARD. The official record includes a mandatory pre-bid requirement. 1 addendum is currently posted. A public evaluation or status narrative is available.

First observed
Aug 16, 2026
Last verified
Oct 30, 2026
Last changed
Oct 30, 8:41 AM
Addenda
1
Status / recap files
2
  • Transportation and drainage
  • Utilities and solid waste
  • Facilities and capital
  • Parks and environment
Pre-bid information

A MANDATORY pre-bid meeting will be held Friday, August 28, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. at the Utilities Central Operations Building Conference Room, located at 3642 Old Bartow/Eagle Lake Road, Bartow, FL 33830. A MANDATORY site visit will immediately follow. An authorized representative or agent of the Bidder must be present at the meeting and site visit as evidenced by their signature on the meeting’s sign-in sheet, or the Bidder’s bid will be considered non-responsive.

Official status narrative

Notice to Cancel Recommendation of Award. Currently in Bid Analysis.

5 official documents
Confirmed Fact · QualificationsOpen opportunity

INWOOD – AVENUE E NW DRAINAGE IMPROVEMENTS

CQ 26-374

CQ 26-374 is an official qualifications solicitation for INWOOD – AVENUE E NW DRAINAGE IMPROVEMENTS. The county lists an open date of November 18, 2026. The official record includes a mandatory pre-bid requirement.

First observed
Oct 22, 2026
Official open date
Nov 18, 2026
Last verified
Oct 30, 2026
Last changed
Oct 30, 2:41 AM
Addenda
0
Status / recap files
1
  • Transportation and drainage
  • Facilities and capital
Pre-bid information

A MANDATORY pre-quote meeting will be held Thursday, October 29, 2026, 11:00 a.m. at the Polk County Administration building, located at 330 W. Church St, 1st Floor, Procurement Conference Room 150, Bartow, FL 33830. An authorized representative or agent of the Bidder must be present at this meeting, as evidenced by their signature on the meeting’s sign-in sheet, or the Bidder’s Submittal will be considered non-responsive. Those attending via video conference will be added to the sign-in sheet by the Procurement office during the video conference. The Zoom Meeting ID: 814 3192 1592 or https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81431921592.

2 official documents
Confirmed Fact · Invitation To BidOpen opportunity

Leachate Hauling Between Landfills

Bid 27-018

Bid 27-018 is an official invitation to bid for Leachate Hauling Between Landfills. The county lists an open date of November 18, 2026.

First observed
Oct 28, 2026
Official open date
Nov 18, 2026
Last verified
Oct 30, 2026
Last changed
Oct 29, 8:41 PM
Addenda
0
Status / recap files
0
  • Utilities and solid waste
1 official document
Confirmed Fact · Invitation To BidOpen opportunity

North Ridge Trail Phase 1

Bid 26-227

Bid 26-227 is an official invitation to bid for North Ridge Trail Phase 1. The county lists an open date of November 18, 2026. The official record includes a mandatory pre-bid requirement. 4 addendums are currently posted.

First observed
Aug 21, 2026
Official open date
Nov 18, 2026
Last verified
Oct 30, 2026
Last changed
Oct 26, 8:41 PM
Addenda
4
Status / recap files
1
  • Facilities and capital
  • Parks and environment
Pre-bid information

A MANDATORY pre-bid will be held Tuesday, September 1, 2026, 9:00 a.m. at the Polk County Administration building, located at 330 W. Church St, 1st Floor, Procurement Conference Room 150, Bartow, FL 33830. An authorized representative or agent of the Bidder must be present at this meeting, as evidenced by their signature on the meeting’s sign-in sheet, or the Bidder’s Submittal will be considered non-responsive. Those attending via video conference will be added to the sign-in sheet by the Procurement office during the video conference. The Zoom Meeting ID: 853 0916 4264 or https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85309164264.

6 official documents
Confirmed Fact · Invitation To BidOpen opportunity

COUNTYWIDE DUMPSTER AND TRASH PICKUP SERVICES

Bid 26-389

Bid 26-389 is an official invitation to bid for COUNTYWIDE DUMPSTER AND TRASH PICKUP SERVICES. The county lists an open date of November 18, 2026. The official record includes a mandatory pre-bid requirement.

First observed
Oct 23, 2026
Official open date
Nov 18, 2026
Last verified
Oct 30, 2026
Last changed
Oct 24, 8:41 PM
Addenda
0
Status / recap files
0
Pre-bid information

A MANDATORY pre-bid will be held Monday, November 2, 2026, 10:00 a.m. in the Procurement Division conference room, located at 330 W. Church St, Room 150, Bartow, FL 33830. An authorized representative or agent of the Bidder must be present at this meeting in person or via Zoom call by dialing +1 (305) 224-1968 and enter Meeting ID: 523 786 2953, or https://us02web.zoom.us/j/5237862953?omn=83316520262, as evidenced by their signature on the meeting’s sign-in sheet, or the Bidder’s bid will be considered non-responsive. Those attending via Zoom call will be added to the sign in sheet by the Procurement office during the call.

1 official document
Confirmed Fact · QualificationsOpen opportunity

Circle B Floating Dock

CQ 26-353

CQ 26-353 is an official qualifications solicitation for Circle B Floating Dock. The county lists an open date of November 18, 2026. The official record includes a mandatory pre-bid requirement.

First observed
Oct 23, 2026
Official open date
Nov 18, 2026
Last verified
Oct 30, 2026
Last changed
Oct 24, 8:41 AM
Addenda
0
Status / recap files
0
  • Transportation and drainage
  • Facilities and capital
Pre-bid information

A MANDATORY pre-quote meeting and site visit will be held Wednesday, November 4, 2026, at 10:30 a.m. at Circle B Bar Reserve, 3905 Winter Lake Road, Lakeland, FL 33831. An authorized representative or agent of the Quoter must be present at this meeting and site visit, as evidenced by their signature on the meeting’s sign-in sheet, or the Quoter’s Submittal will be considered non-responsive.

2 official documents
Confirmed Fact · Invitation To BidOpen opportunity

6529 Eloise Loop Road, Winter Haven, FL 33884 (Residential)

DQ 27-011

DQ 27-011 is an official invitation to bid for 6529 Eloise Loop Road, Winter Haven, FL 33884 (Residential). The county lists an open date of November 10, 2026. The official record includes a mandatory pre-bid requirement. 1 addendum is currently posted.

First observed
Oct 13, 2026
Official open date
Nov 10, 2026
Last verified
Oct 30, 2026
Last changed
Oct 22, 8:41 AM
Addenda
1
Status / recap files
0
  • Transportation and drainage
Pre-bid information

A MANDATORY site-visit will be held on Tuesday, October 27, 2026, at 9:00 a.m. An authorized representative or agent of the Bidder must be present at this meeting as evidenced by their signature on the meeting’s sign-in sheet, or the Bidder’s quote will be considered non-responsive.

2 official documents
Confirmed Fact · Invitation To BidOpen opportunity

3150-3200 Pollard Road, Winter Haven, FL 33880 (Residential)

DQ 27-012

DQ 27-012 is an official invitation to bid for 3150-3200 Pollard Road, Winter Haven, FL 33880 (Residential). The county lists an open date of November 10, 2026. The official record includes a mandatory pre-bid requirement. 1 addendum is currently posted.

First observed
Oct 13, 2026
Official open date
Nov 10, 2026
Last verified
Oct 30, 2026
Last changed
Oct 22, 8:41 AM
Addenda
1
Status / recap files
0
  • Transportation and drainage
Pre-bid information

A MANDATORY site-visit will be held on Tuesday, October 27, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. An authorized representative or agent of the Bidder must be present at this meeting as evidenced by their signature on the meeting’s sign-in sheet, or the Bidder’s quote will be considered non-responsive.

2 official documents
Confirmed Fact · Request For ProposalsEvaluation / status
Emergency Management

Grant Administration for Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Disaster Recovery (DR) Infrastructure Repair Program

RFP 26-370

RFP 26-370 is an official request for proposals for Grant Administration for Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Disaster Recovery (DR) Infrastructure Repair Program. 2 addendums are currently posted. A public evaluation or status narrative is available.

First observed
Aug 16, 2026
Last verified
Oct 30, 2026
Last changed
Oct 20, 2:41 PM
Addenda
2
Status / recap files
4
Official status narrative

Recommendation of Award to: ICF Incorporated, LLC., Protest Period ends: Thursday, October 22, 2026, at 4:00 p.m.

10 official documents
Confirmed Fact · Request For ProposalsEvaluation / status

Engineering Services for Water Infrastructure Repair & Water Quality Improvement Solutions for the Lakeland to Bartow Lake Watershed

RFP 26-320

RFP 26-320 is an official request for proposals for Engineering Services for Water Infrastructure Repair & Water Quality Improvement Solutions for the Lakeland to Bartow Lake Watershed. 1 addendum is currently posted. A public evaluation or status narrative is available.

First observed
Aug 16, 2026
Last verified
Oct 30, 2026
Last changed
Oct 20, 2:41 PM
Addenda
1
Status / recap files
4
  • Utilities and solid waste
  • Facilities and capital
Official status narrative

Recommendation of Award to: Dewberry Engineers, Inc for Project #1-Water Infrastructure Repair and AECOM Technical Services, Inc. for Project #2 – 21st Century Water Quality Improvement Solutions. Protest Period ends: Friday, October 16, 2026 at 4:00 p.m.

9 official documents
Confirmed Fact · Continuing SolicitationContinuing solicitation

Sign Removal from Rights-of-Way

CS 26-238

CS 26-238 is an official continuing solicitation for Sign Removal from Rights-of-Way.

First observed
Aug 16, 2026
Last verified
Oct 30, 2026
Last changed
Oct 20, 2:41 AM
Addenda
0
Status / recap files
0
2 official documents
Confirmed Fact · Continuing SolicitationContinuing solicitation

Protective Footwear for Employees

CS 26-059

CS 26-059 is an official continuing solicitation for Protective Footwear for Employees.

First observed
Aug 16, 2026
Last verified
Oct 30, 2026
Last changed
Oct 20, 2:41 AM
Addenda
0
Status / recap files
0
3 official documents
Confirmed Fact · Request For ProposalsEvaluation / status

TPA for Off-Site Inmate Medical and Pharmacy Services

RFP 26-384

RFP 26-384 is an official request for proposals for TPA for Off-Site Inmate Medical and Pharmacy Services. 4 addendums are currently posted. A public evaluation or status narrative is available.

First observed
Aug 25, 2026
Last verified
Oct 30, 2026
Last changed
Oct 15, 2:41 PM
Addenda
4
Status / recap files
0
  • Health and human services
Official status narrative

Currently in Selection Committee Meeting Process

7 official documents
Confirmed Fact · Request For ProposalsEvaluation / status

Professional Survey & Mapping Services (CCNA)

RFP 26-387

RFP 26-387 is an official request for proposals for Professional Survey & Mapping Services (CCNA). 1 addendum is currently posted. A public evaluation or status narrative is available.

First observed
Aug 16, 2026
Last verified
Oct 30, 2026
Last changed
Oct 15, 8:41 AM
Addenda
1
Status / recap files
2
Official status narrative

Currently in Selection Committee Meeting Process

8 official documents
Confirmed Fact · Request For ProposalsEvaluation / status

CMAR - Polk County Utilities Northeast Regional Warehouse/Operations Building and Fleet Campus

RFP 26-068

RFP 26-068 is an official request for proposals for CMAR - Polk County Utilities Northeast Regional Warehouse/Operations Building and Fleet Campus. The official record includes a mandatory pre-bid requirement. 1 addendum is currently posted. A public evaluation or status narrative is available.

First observed
Aug 16, 2026
Last verified
Oct 30, 2026
Last changed
Oct 15, 8:41 AM
Addenda
1
Status / recap files
4
  • Utilities and solid waste
  • Facilities and capital
  • Government operations
Pre-bid information

A MANDATORY pre-proposal meeting will be held Thursday, June 25, 2026, at 10:30 a.m. in the Procurement Conference Room at the Polk County Administration building, located at 330 W. Church St, Room 150, Bartow, FL 33830. An authorized representative or agent of the Proposer must be present at this meeting in person, as evidenced by their signature on the meeting’s sign-in sheet, or the Proposers Proposal will be considered non-responsive. A mandatory site visit will immediately follow.

Official status narrative

Recommendation of Award to: Bandes Construction, Protest Period ends: Monday, October 19, 2026, at 4:00 p.m.

8 official documents
Confirmed Fact · Invitation To BidEvaluation / status

Saddle Creek New Office and Maintenance Buildings

Bid 26-372

Bid 26-372 is an official invitation to bid for Saddle Creek New Office and Maintenance Buildings. The official record includes a mandatory pre-bid requirement. 7 addendums are currently posted. A public evaluation or status narrative is available.

First observed
Aug 16, 2026
Last verified
Oct 30, 2026
Last changed
Oct 8, 2:41 AM
Addenda
7
Status / recap files
2
  • Facilities and capital
  • Parks and environment
Pre-bid information

A MANDATORY pre-bid meeting will be held Tuesday, August 11, 2026, 2:30 p.m. in the Saddle Creek Park conference room, located at 3716 Morgan Combee Rd, Lakeland, FL 33801. A MANDATORY site visit will immediately follow. An authorized representative or agent of the Bidder must be present at this meeting, as evidenced by their signature on the meeting’s sign-in sheet, or the Bidder’s Submittal will be considered non-responsive.

Official status narrative

Recommendation of Award to: Strickland Construction, Inc., Protest Period ends: Monday, October 12, 2026, at 4:00 p.m.

11 official documents
Confirmed Fact · QualificationsEvaluation / status

Loyce Harpe Basketball Court and Sidewalks

CQ 26-214

CQ 26-214 is an official qualifications solicitation for Loyce Harpe Basketball Court and Sidewalks. The official record includes a mandatory pre-bid requirement. 1 addendum is currently posted. A public evaluation or status narrative is available.

First observed
Aug 16, 2026
Last verified
Oct 30, 2026
Last changed
Oct 6, 2:41 PM
Addenda
1
Status / recap files
2
  • Transportation and drainage
  • Facilities and capital
  • Parks and environment
Pre-bid information

A MANDATORY pre-quote meeting/site visit is scheduled for 3:00 p.m., Friday, August 7, 2026, at Loyce E. Harpe Park located at 300 West Carter Road, Mulberry, FL 33860. An authorized representative or agent of the Bidder must be present at this meeting, as evidenced by their signature on the meeting’s sign-in sheet, or the Bidder’s Submittal will be considered non-responsive.

Official status narrative

Recommendation of Award to: Central Concrete Products, Inc, Protest Period ends: Thursday, October 8, 2026, at 4:00 p.m.

6 official documents
Confirmed Fact · Invitation To BidEvaluation / status

Communication Amplifier Systems

Bid 26-395

Bid 26-395 is an official invitation to bid for Communication Amplifier Systems. A public evaluation or status narrative is available.

First observed
Sep 3, 2026
Last verified
Oct 30, 2026
Last changed
Oct 2, 8:41 AM
Addenda
0
Status / recap files
1
Official status narrative

Recommendation of Award to: Bear Communications, Inc., Protest Period ends: Tuesday, October 6, 2026, at 4:00 p.m.

4 official documents
Confirmed Fact · Continuing SolicitationContinuing solicitation

MUTCD Regulatory & Warning Signs

CS 26-296

CS 26-296 is an official continuing solicitation for MUTCD Regulatory & Warning Signs.

First observed
Aug 16, 2026
Last verified
Oct 30, 2026
Last changed
Sep 28, 8:41 PM
Addenda
0
Status / recap files
0
2 official documents
Confirmed Fact · Request For ProposalsEvaluation / status

Advertising & Marketing Services for Visit Central Florida

RFP 26-345

RFP 26-345 is an official request for proposals for Advertising & Marketing Services for Visit Central Florida. 1 addendum is currently posted. A public evaluation or status narrative is available.

First observed
Aug 16, 2026
Last verified
Oct 30, 2026
Last changed
Sep 24, 2:41 AM
Addenda
1
Status / recap files
4
Official status narrative

Recommendation of Award to: &Barr, Protest Period ends: Monday, September 28, 2026, at 4:00 p.m.

8 official documents
Confirmed Fact · Continuing SolicitationContinuing solicitation
Public Safety

Pharmaceuticals for Fire Rescue

CS 18-824

CS 18-824 is an official continuing solicitation for Pharmaceuticals for Fire Rescue. 4 addendums are currently posted.

First observed
Aug 16, 2026
Last verified
Oct 30, 2026
Last changed
Sep 19, 8:41 PM
Addenda
4
Status / recap files
0
6 official documents
Confirmed Fact · Continuing SolicitationContinuing solicitation

Towing Services for Polk County

CS 24-022

CS 24-022 is an official continuing solicitation for Towing Services for Polk County.

First observed
Aug 16, 2026
Last verified
Oct 30, 2026
Last changed
Sep 19, 2:41 PM
Addenda
0
Status / recap files
0
2 official documents
Confirmed Fact · QualificationsEvaluation / status

PCU Administration Building – Conference Room Remodel.

CQ 26-343

CQ 26-343 is an official qualifications solicitation for PCU Administration Building – Conference Room Remodel.. The official record includes a mandatory pre-bid requirement. A public evaluation or status narrative is available.

First observed
Aug 16, 2026
Last verified
Oct 30, 2026
Last changed
Sep 16, 2:41 PM
Addenda
0
Status / recap files
2
  • Utilities and solid waste
  • Facilities and capital
Pre-bid information

A MANDATORY pre-quote meeting/site visit is scheduled for 9:30 a.m., Tuesday, July 28, 2026, at the Polk County Utilities Division Administration Building, located at 1011 Jim Keene Blvd, Winter Haven, FL 33880. An authorized representative or agent of the Bidder must be present at this meeting, as evidenced by their signature on the meeting’s sign-in sheet, or the Bidder’s Submittal will be considered non-responsive.

Official status narrative

Recommendation of Award to Taypa Construction LLC, Protest Period ends Friday, September 18, 2026, at 4:00 p.m.

5 official documents
Confirmed Fact · Invitation To BidEvaluation / status

Onsite Clinic Services

Bid 26-295

Bid 26-295 is an official invitation to bid for Onsite Clinic Services. A public evaluation or status narrative is available.

First observed
Aug 16, 2026
Last verified
Oct 30, 2026
Last changed
Sep 16, 2:41 AM
Addenda
0
Status / recap files
5
  • Health and human services
Official status narrative

Recommendation of Award to Concentra Health Services, Protest Period ends Friday, September 18, 2026, at 4:00 p.m.

8 official documents
Confirmed Fact · Invitation To BidEvaluation / status

Pond Mowing and Maintenance – Roads and Drainage

Bid 26-349

Bid 26-349 is an official invitation to bid for Pond Mowing and Maintenance – Roads and Drainage. 3 addendums are currently posted. A public evaluation or status narrative is available.

First observed
Aug 16, 2026
Last verified
Oct 30, 2026
Last changed
Aug 28, 2:41 AM
Addenda
3
Status / recap files
0
  • Transportation and drainage
  • Parks and environment
Official status narrative

Currently in Bid Analysis

6 official documents
Confirmed Fact · Continuing SolicitationContinuing solicitation

Environmental Lands Site Caretaker

CS 13-294

CS 13-294 is an official continuing solicitation for Environmental Lands Site Caretaker.

First observed
Aug 16, 2026
Last verified
Oct 30, 2026
Last changed
Aug 24, 2:41 AM
Addenda
0
Status / recap files
0
  • Parks and environment
1 official document
Confirmed Fact · Continuing SolicitationContinuing solicitation

Code Enforcement Towing

CS 22-365

CS 22-365 is an official continuing solicitation for Code Enforcement Towing.

First observed
Aug 16, 2026
Last verified
Oct 30, 2026
Last changed
Aug 23, 8:41 PM
Addenda
0
Status / recap files
0
3 official documents
Confirmed Fact · Continuing SolicitationContinuing solicitation

Chemicals & Herbicides for Aquatic Weeds and Environmental Lands

CS 25-456

CS 25-456 is an official continuing solicitation for Chemicals & Herbicides for Aquatic Weeds and Environmental Lands.

First observed
Aug 16, 2026
Last verified
Oct 30, 2026
Last changed
Aug 23, 8:41 PM
Addenda
0
Status / recap files
0
  • Parks and environment
2 official documents
Confirmed Fact · Continuing SolicitationContinuing solicitation

Cremation Services

CS 24-507

CS 24-507 is an official continuing solicitation for Cremation Services.

First observed
Aug 16, 2026
Last verified
Oct 30, 2026
Last changed
Aug 22, 2:41 AM
Addenda
0
Status / recap files
0
2 official documents
Confirmed Fact · Continuing SolicitationContinuing solicitation

Overgrowth and Small Lot Clearing

CS 24-195

CS 24-195 is an official continuing solicitation for Overgrowth and Small Lot Clearing.

First observed
Aug 16, 2026
Last verified
Oct 30, 2026
Last changed
Aug 22, 2:41 AM
Addenda
0
Status / recap files
0
4 official documents
Confirmed Fact · Continuing SolicitationContinuing solicitation

Radiology Services

CS 17-633

CS 17-633 is an official continuing solicitation for Radiology Services.

First observed
Aug 16, 2026
Last verified
Oct 30, 2026
Last changed
Aug 22, 2:41 AM
Addenda
0
Status / recap files
0
  • Technology and cyber
3 official documents
Confirmed Fact · Continuing SolicitationContinuing solicitation

Heavy Equipment and Tool Rentals

CS 20-667

CS 20-667 is an official continuing solicitation for Heavy Equipment and Tool Rentals. 2 addendums are currently posted.

First observed
Aug 16, 2026
Last verified
Oct 30, 2026
Last changed
Aug 22, 2:41 AM
Addenda
2
Status / recap files
0
5 official documents
Confirmed Fact · Continuing SolicitationContinuing solicitation

Janitorial Supplies

CS 20-1111

CS 20-1111 is an official continuing solicitation for Janitorial Supplies. 2 addendums are currently posted.

First observed
Aug 16, 2026
Last verified
Oct 30, 2026
Last changed
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Litter Pickup

CS 20-633

CS 20-633 is an official continuing solicitation for Litter Pickup. 1 addendum is currently posted.

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Public Hearings & Notices

Searchable Polk County hearings, ordinances, development actions, budgets, funding notices, and public-comment periods.

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478 official notices retained. The archive is currently led by General public notice (280), Notice of Hearing (144), and Ordinance (24). 4 notices include a future stated date; the earliest is Nov 2, 2026. 19 were published in the last 30 days.

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Notice of Hearing

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING AND INTENTION TO ADOPT ORDINANCE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Board of County Commissioners of Polk County, Florida (the “Board”) will hold a public hea…

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING AND INTENTION TO ADOPT ORDINANCE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Board of County Commissioners of Polk County, Florida (the “Board”) will hold a public hearing on Tuesday, November 3, 2026 at 9:00 a.m. , or as soon thereafter as may be heard in the Boardroom of the County Administration Building, located at 330 West Church Street, Bartow, Florida, to consider adopting an ordinance granting an economic development ad valorem tax exemption for an expanding business locating in Polk County, US Baking Operations, Inc. The title and s…

Next stated date
Nov 2, 2026
  • Hearing Venue330 West Church Street, Bartow, Fl
  • Hearing Venue330 West Church Street, lst Floor
Notice of Hearing

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARINGS ON AMENDMENTS TO THE POLK COUNTY COMPREHENSIVE PLAN AND LAND DEVELOPMENT CODE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT ON Tuesday, November 03, 2026, that the f…

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARINGS ON AMENDMENTS TO THE POLK COUNTY COMPREHENSIVE PLAN AND LAND DEVELOPMENT CODE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT ON Tuesday, November 03, 2026, that the following cases will begin at 9:15 a.m. or immediately following the regular agenda, in the Board Room, County Administration Building, 330 West Church Street, Bartow, Florida, the Board of County Commissioners will hold a public hearing on the following cases: 1. Case File LDCPAL-2026-8 (See Map) (1st Reading) An ordinance of the Polk County Board of County Commissioners regard…

Next stated date
Nov 2, 2026
  • Hearing Venue330 West Church Street, Bartow, Fl
Notice of Hearing

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARINGS ON CONDITIONAL USES, PLANNED DEVELOPMENTS, DISTRICT CHANGE, AND AMENDMENTS TO THE POLK COUNTY COMPREHENSIVE PLAN AND LAND DEVELOPMENT CODE PUBLIC NOTICE I…

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARINGS ON CONDITIONAL USES, PLANNED DEVELOPMENTS, DISTRICT CHANGE, AND AMENDMENTS TO THE POLK COUNTY COMPREHENSIVE PLAN AND LAND DEVELOPMENT CODE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT ON WEDNESDAY November 4, 2026, at 9:00 a.m., or as soon thereafter as the particular case may be heard, in the Board Room, County Administration Building, 330 West Church Street, Bartow, Florida, the Planning Commission will hold a Public Hearing on the following cases: 1. Case File LDCPAS-2026-18 (see map) Clayton Bricklemyer, applicant, Susan M. Stelitano,…

Next stated date
Nov 3, 2026
  • Hearing Venue330 West Church Street, Bartow, Fl
  • Subject Property4016 Knights Station Road, north of Bella Vista Street
Notice of Hearing

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING CITY OF FORT MEADE CITY COMMISSION REQUEST FOR A FUTURE LAND USE MAP AMENDMENT AND REZONING Please take notice that the City of Fort Meade City Commission…

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING CITY OF FORT MEADE CITY COMMISSION REQUEST FOR A FUTURE LAND USE MAP AMENDMENT AND REZONING Please take notice that the City of Fort Meade City Commission will hold a public hearing on Tuesday, November 10, 2026, at 6:00 pm. in the City of Fort Meade, Commission Chambers, [address retained for controlled records research]orida. The City Commission will consider the following. ORDINANCE NO. 2026-11 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF FORT MEADE, FLORIDA, AMENDING THE FUTURE LAND USE MAP OF THE CITY OF FORT MEADE, FLORIDA, SPECIFICALLY AME…

Next stated date
Nov 9, 2026
Official county notice

POLK COUNTY BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS POLK COUNTY, a political subdivi- sion of the State of Florida.

POLK COUNTY BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS POLK COUNTY, a political subdivi- sion of the State of Florida. Petitioner, VS. Josephine Rodriguez, if alive and if deceased, his/her estate, heirs, de- visees, assigns, or successors in in- terest, and all other interested parties to the below described prop- erty Respondent(s). COMPLAINT NO. CMA-2025-549 NT DEM NOTICE OF DEMOLITION TO: Josephine Rodriguez, if alive and if deceased his/her estate, heirs, devisees, assigns, or suc- cessors in interest, and all other interested parties to the, below described pro…

Official county notice

POLK COUNTY BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS POLK COUNTY, a political subdivi- sion of the State of Florida, Petitioner, vs.

POLK COUNTY BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS POLK COUNTY, a political subdivi- sion of the State of Florida, Petitioner, vs. Carlos Javier Lora, if alive and if de- ceased, his/her estate, heirs, de- visees, assigns, or successors in in- terest, and all other interested parties to the below described prop- erty Respondent(s). COMPLAINT NO. CMA-2025-526 NT DEM NOTICE OF DEMOLITION TO: Carlos Javier Lora, if alive and if deceased his/her estate, heirs, devisees, assigns, or successors in interest, and all other inter- ested parties to the, below de- scribed p…

Official county notice

POLK COUNTY BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS POLK COUNTY, a political subdivi- sion of the State of Florida, Petitioner, VS.

POLK COUNTY BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS POLK COUNTY, a political subdivi- sion of the State of Florida, Petitioner, VS. Hazel M Peterson, if alive and if de- ceased, his/her estate, heirs, de- visees, assigns, or successors in in- terest, and all other interested parties to the below described prop- erty Respondent(s). COMPLAINT NO. CMA-2025-167 NT DEM NOTICE OF DEMOLITION TO: Hazel M Peterson, if alive and if deceased his/her estate, heirs, devisees, assigns, or successors in interest, and all other inter- ested parties to the, below de- scribed prope…

Official county notice

POLK COUNTY BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS POLK COUNTY, a political subdivi- sion of the State of Florida, Petitioner, VS.

POLK COUNTY BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS POLK COUNTY, a political subdivi- sion of the State of Florida, Petitioner, VS. Kale Lawrence Glidewell, SEC Mort- gage, LLC, if alive and if deceased. his/her estate, heirs, devisees, as- signs, or successors in interest, and all other interested parties to the be- low described property Respondent(s). COMPLAINT NO. CMA-2025-220 NT DEM NOTICE OF DEMOLITION TO: Kale Lawrence Glidewell, SEC Mortgage, LLC, if alive and if de- ceased his/her estate, heirs, de- visees, assigns, or successors in interest, and all othe…

Official county notice

POLK COUNTY BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS POLK COUNTY, a political subdivi- sion of the State of Florida, Petitioner, VS.

POLK COUNTY BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS POLK COUNTY, a political subdivi- sion of the State of Florida, Petitioner, VS. Mayra Josefina Silfa-Grullon, if alive and if deceased, his/her estate, heirs, devisees, assigns, or suc- cessors in interest, and all other in- terested parties to the below de- scribed property Respondent(s). COMPLAINT NO. CMA-2024-650 NT DEM NOTICE OF DEMOLITION TO: Mayra Josefina Silfa-Grullonl, if alive and if deceased his/her es- tate, heirs, devisees, assigns, or successors in interest, and all other interested parties to the,…

Official county notice

POLK COUNTY BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS POLK COUNTY, a political subdivi- sion of the State of Florida, Petitioner, VS.

POLK COUNTY BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS POLK COUNTY, a political subdivi- sion of the State of Florida, Petitioner, VS. Kale Lawrence Glidewell, SEC Mort- gage, LLC, if alive and if deceased. his/her estate, heirs, devisees, as- signs, or successors in interest, and all other interested parties to the be- low described property Respondent(s). COMPLAINT NO. CMA-2025-220 NT DEM NOTICE OF DEMOLITION TO: Kale Lawrence Glidewell, SEC Mortgage, LLC, if alive and if de- ceased his/her estate, heirs, de- visees, assigns, or successors in interest, and all othe…

Official county notice

POLK COUNTY BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS POLK COUNTY, a political subdivi- sion of the State of Florida, Petitioner, vs.

POLK COUNTY BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS POLK COUNTY, a political subdivi- sion of the State of Florida, Petitioner, vs. Carlos Javier Lora, if alive and if de- ceased, his/her estate, heirs, de- visees, assigns, or successors in in- terest, and all other interested parties to the below described prop- erty Respondent(s). COMPLAINT NO. CMA-2025-526 NT DEM NOTICE OF DEMOLITION TO: Carlos Javier Lora, if alive and if deceased his/her estate, heirs, devisees, assigns, or successors in interest, and all other inter- ested parties to the, below de- scribed p…

Official county notice

Board of County Commissioners Procurement Opportunities For information on Polk County BoCC procurement opportunities please visit our website at https://www.polkfl.gov/business/pr…

Board of County Commissioners Procurement Opportunities For information on Polk County BoCC procurement opportunities please visit our website at https://www.polkfl.gov/business/pro- curement/. A list of all active solicita- tions, i.e., Invitations for Bid, Con- struction Bids, Requests for Propos- als, Requests for Information, and other procurement opportunities are available on that page. To down- load a solicitation's documents, se- lect the link for the desired solicita- tion. If the solicitation contains in- formation that is unable to be down- lo…

  • Hearing Venue330 West Church Street, Room
Official county notice

Board of County Commissioners Procurement Opportunities For information on Polk County BoCC procurement opportunities please visit our website at https://www.polkfl.gov/business/pr…

Board of County Commissioners Procurement Opportunities For information on Polk County BoCC procurement opportunities please visit our website at https://www.polkfl.gov/business/pro- curement/. A list of all active solicita- tions, i.e., Invitations for Bid, Con- struction Bids, Requests for Propos- als, Requests for Information, and other procurement opportunities are available on that page. To down- load a solicitation's documents, se- lect the link for the desired solicita- tion. If the solicitation contains in- formation that is unable to be down- lo…

  • Hearing Venue330 West Church Street, Room
Official county notice

BUDGET SUMMARY POLK COUNTY BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS - FISCAL YEAR 2026/2027 THE PROPOSED OPERATING EXPENDITURES OF POLK COUNTY BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS ARE 1.0% MORE THAN…

BUDGET SUMMARY POLK COUNTY BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS - FISCAL YEAR 2026/2027 THE PROPOSED OPERATING EXPENDITURES OF POLK COUNTY BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS ARE 1.0% MORE THAN LAST YEAR'S TOTAL OPERATING EXPENDITURES Millage Per $1,000 Countywide: General Fund (GF) 4.9848 Transportation (TRANS) 1.2000 Emergency Medical (EM) 0.2500 Environmental Lands Management 0.0500 Environmental Lands Acquisition 0.1500 Millage Per $1,000 Non-Countywide: Parks MSTU (PK MSTU) 0.5286 Library MSTU (LIB MSTU) 0.1985 Stormwater MSTU (SW MSTU) 0.0941 Rancho Bonito MSTU…

Official county notice

Board of County Commissioners Procurement Opportunities For information on Polk County BoCC procurement opportunities please visit our website at https://www.polkfl.gov/business/pr…

Board of County Commissioners Procurement Opportunities For information on Polk County BoCC procurement opportunities please visit our website at https://www.polkfl.gov/business/pro- curement/. A list of all active solicita- tions, i.e., Invitations for Bid, Con- struction Bids, Requests for Propos- als, Requests for Information, and other procurement opportunities are available on that page. To down- load a solicitation's documents, se- lect the link for the desired solicita- tion. If the solicitation contains in- formation that is unable to be down- lo…

  • Hearing Venue330 West Church Street, Room
Official county notice

Board of County Commissioners Procurement Opportunities For information on Polk County BoCC procurement opportunities please visit our website at https://www.polkfl.gov/business/pr…

Board of County Commissioners Procurement Opportunities For information on Polk County BoCC procurement opportunities please visit our website at https://www.polkfl.gov/business/pro- curement/. A list of all active solicita- tions, i.e., Invitations for Bid, Con- struction Bids, Requests for Propos- als, Requests for Information, and other procurement opportunities are available on that page. To down- load a solicitation's documents, se- lect the link for the desired solicita- tion. If the solicitation contains in- formation that is unable to be down- lo…

  • Hearing Venue330 West Church Street, Room
Official county notice

NOTICE OF ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION VACATING AND CLOSING A PORTION OF A PLATTED UTILITY/DRAINAGE EASEMENT AS SHOWN ON THE PLAT OF HIGH GLEN, LAKELAND, POLK COUNTY, FLORIDA.

NOTICE OF ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION VACATING AND CLOSING A PORTION OF A PLATTED UTILITY/DRAINAGE EASEMENT AS SHOWN ON THE PLAT OF HIGH GLEN, LAKELAND, POLK COUNTY, FLORIDA. TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN: Notice is hereby given pursuant to Section 336.10, Florida Statutes that the Board of County Commissioners of Polk County, Florida on the 1st day of September, 2026, adopted Resolution No. 2026-098 vacating, and closing a portion of a platted utility/drainage easement as shown on the Plat High Glen, Lakeland, Polk County, Florida, described as: THAT PORTION OF A […

Official county notice

Board of County Commissioners Procurement Opportunities For information on Polk County BoCC procurement opportunities please visit our website at https://www.polkfl.gov/business/pr…

Board of County Commissioners Procurement Opportunities For information on Polk County BoCC procurement opportunities please visit our website at https://www.polkfl.gov/business/pro- curement/. A list of all active solicita- tions, i.e., Invitations for Bid, Con- struction Bids, Requests for Propos- als, Requests for Information, and other procurement opportunities are available on that page. To down- load a solicitation's documents, se- lect the link for the desired solicita- tion. If the solicitation contains in- formation that is unable to be down- lo…

  • Hearing Venue330 West Church Street, Room
Official county notice

NOTICE OF ADOPTION NOTICE OF ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION VACATING AND CLOSING A PLATTED DRAINAGE EASEMENT AS SHOWN ON THE PLAT OF CYPRESS POINT, POLK COUNTY, FLORIDA.

NOTICE OF ADOPTION NOTICE OF ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION VACATING AND CLOSING A PLATTED DRAINAGE EASEMENT AS SHOWN ON THE PLAT OF CYPRESS POINT, POLK COUNTY, FLORIDA. TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN: Notice is hereby given pursuant to Section 336.10, Florida Statutes that the Board of County Commissioners of Polk County, Florida on the 18th day of August 2026, adopted Resolution No. 2026-085 vacating, and closing a platted drainage easement as shown on the Plat Cypress Point, Winter Haven, Polk County, Florida, described as: THE PLATTED [address retained for controlle…

Official county notice

NOTICE OF ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION VACATING AND CLOSING A DEEDED, COUNTY-MAINTAINED RIGHT-OF-WAY KNOWN AS SPRING ROAD, AUBURNDALE, POLK COUNTY, FLORIDA.

NOTICE OF ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION VACATING AND CLOSING A DEEDED, COUNTY-MAINTAINED RIGHT-OF-WAY KNOWN AS SPRING ROAD, AUBURNDALE, POLK COUNTY, FLORIDA. To WHOM IT MAY CONCERN: Notice is hereby given pursuant to Section 336.10, Florida Statutes that the Board of County Commissioners of Polk County, Florida, on the 18th day of August 2026 adopted Resolution No. 2026-086 vacating, abandoning, discontinuing, and closing a portion of land described as: THAT PORTION OF THE MAINTAINED RIGHT-OF-WAY FOR BRADDOCK (SPRING) ROAD, RECORDED IN MAP BOOK 2, PAGES 273 AND…

Official county notice

Board of County Commissioners Procurement Opportunities For information on Polk County BoCC procurement opportunities please visit our website at https://www.polkfl.gov/business/pr…

Board of County Commissioners Procurement Opportunities For information on Polk County BoCC procurement opportunities please visit our website at https://www.polkfl.gov/business/pro- curement/. A list of all active solicita- tions, i.e., Invitations for Bid, Con- struction Bids, Requests for Propos- als, Requests for Information, and other procurement opportunities are available on that page. To down- load a solicitation's documents, se- lect the link for the desired solicita- tion. If the solicitation contains in- formation that is unable to be down- lo…

  • Hearing Venue330 West Church Street, Room
Official county notice

Board of County Commissioners Procurement Opportunities For information on Polk County BoCC procurement opportunities please visit our website at https://www.polkfl.gov/business/pr…

Board of County Commissioners Procurement Opportunities For information on Polk County BoCC procurement opportunities please visit our website at https://www.polkfl.gov/business/pro- curement/. A list of all active solicita- tions, i.e., Invitations for Bid, Con- struction Bids, Requests for Propos- als, Requests for Information, and other procurement opportunities are available on that page. To down- load a solicitation's documents, se- lect the link for the desired solicita- tion. If the solicitation contains in- formation that is unable to be down- lo…

  • Hearing Venue330 West Church Street, Room
Official county notice

Board of County Commissioners Procurement Opportunities For information on Polk County BoCC procurement opportunities please visit our website at https://www.polkfl.gov/business/pr…

Board of County Commissioners Procurement Opportunities For information on Polk County BoCC procurement opportunities please visit our website at https://www.polkfl.gov/business/pro- curement/. A list of all active solicita- tions, i.e., Invitations for Bid, Con- struction Bids, Requests for Propos- als, Requests for Information, and other procurement opportunities are available on that page. To down- load a solicitation's documents, se- lect the link for the desired solicita- tion. If the solicitation contains in- formation that is unable to be down- lo…

  • Hearing Venue330 West Church Street, Room
Official county notice

NOTICE OF INTENTION TO APPLY TO BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS TO VACATE AND CLOSE A PORTION OF A PLATTED UTILITY/DRAINAGE EASEMENT AS SHOWN ON THE PLAT OF HIGH GLEN, LAKELAND, POLK…

NOTICE OF INTENTION TO APPLY TO BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS TO VACATE AND CLOSE A PORTION OF A PLATTED UTILITY/DRAINAGE EASEMENT AS SHOWN ON THE PLAT OF HIGH GLEN, LAKELAND, POLK COUNTY, FLORIDA. TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN: Notice is hereby given that the Board of County Commissioners of Polk County, Florida, upon petition of Jason and Jamie Bogdan, through their authorized representative, Mattaniah S. Jahn, Esquire, will, at 9:00 a.m., or shortly thereafter, on the 1st day of September, 2026, in the Board Room of the Polk County Administration Building, 3…

  • Hearing Venue330 West Church Street, Bartow, Fl

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Coverage and interpretation

Agenda facts come from Polk County's official Legistar record. Actions and votes remain provisional while minutes are Draft and become official only after final minutes are published. Fiscal totals include only amounts explicitly described as expenses, appropriations and expenditures, or reimbursement increases. Checked October 31, 2026 at 12:03 AM EDT.

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Terms & acronyms

Plain-language definitions for Polk County budgets, meetings, public records, and purchasing.

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Budget and revenue

All-funds budget

The combined spending plan across the County’s governmental, enterprise, special-revenue, capital, debt-service, and other funds. It is not one flexible account, and much of it cannot be redirected to ordinary operations.

General Fund

The County’s principal operating fund for services that are not required to be accounted for in a separate fund. Even here, legal obligations and adopted policy constrain many choices.

Millage

A property-tax rate expressed in mills. One mill equals $1 of tax for each $1,000 of taxable value. The final bill also depends on assessed value and exemptions.

Rolled-back rate

The calculated millage rate that would generally produce the same property-tax revenue as the prior year, excluding specified adjustments such as new construction. A rate above it is a tax increase under Florida’s public-notice framework even when the nominal millage rate falls.

MSTU / MSBU

An MSTU is a Municipal Service Taxing Unit funded through property taxes for a defined service area. An MSBU is a Municipal Service Benefit Unit, commonly funded through assessments tied to a particular service or benefit.

Special assessment

A charge imposed for a specific service or benefit, such as fire protection or solid waste. It is distinct from ad valorem property tax and must have a legally supportable relationship to the service or benefit.

Reserves / contingencies

Money set aside for emergencies, uncertainty, cash-flow needs, or specific future obligations. Reserves can bridge a temporary gap, but using them does not permanently replace lost recurring revenue.

Fund balance forward

Resources carried from a prior fiscal year into the new budget. It may include restricted, committed, assigned, or unassigned amounts and should not automatically be treated as recurring revenue.

Recurring vs. nonrecurring

Recurring revenue and expense are expected to continue year after year. Nonrecurring resources, such as a one-time balance or asset sale, can cover a temporary need but create risk when used for ongoing costs.

CIP

Polk County’s Community Investment Program: the multi-year plan for major facilities, infrastructure, equipment, and other capital projects. Later-year amounts are plans and projections, not proof that every project has been contracted or completed.

Surtax

An additional local sales tax authorized for defined purposes and, depending on the authority used, often subject to voter approval, duration, distribution, and eligible-use requirements.

Fiscal year (FY)

The 12-month accounting period used for the budget. Polk County labels budgets by fiscal year rather than the calendar year; always check the exact dates and whether a figure is adopted, proposed, or projected.

Meetings and decisions

BOCC

Board of County Commissioners, the elected five-member governing body for Polk County government. BOCC figures do not automatically include cities, the School Board, or every special district in Polk County.

Agenda

The published list of matters scheduled for a meeting. An agenda shows what may be considered; it does not prove that an item was approved, denied, amended, or even heard.

Motion and second

A motion formally proposes Board action. A second allows the proposal to proceed to discussion or vote; neither act alone establishes approval.

Minutes

The County’s written record of a meeting and its actions. Gabby labels results provisional while minutes are draft and treats them as final only after the County publishes final minutes.

Ordinance

A local law adopted by the Board through the legally required process. Ordinances generally have continuing effect and may amend the County Code.

Resolution

A formal expression or action of the Board, often used for administrative, policy, fee, assessment, or special-purpose decisions. Its legal effect depends on the authority and text.

Public hearing

A formally noticed opportunity for public testimony before specified government action. Requirements vary by the type of budget, ordinance, land-use, assessment, or other decision.

Quorum

The minimum number of members who must be present for the Board to conduct official business.

Programs and purchasing

Federal Poverty Level (FPL)

Federal Poverty Level, a federal income guideline used by many assistance programs. Eligibility may be expressed as a percentage of the guideline and can include additional program rules.

Procurement solicitation

A public request for vendors to offer goods, services, construction, qualifications, or pricing under stated requirements. A solicitation is an opportunity—not an awarded contract.

ITB

Invitation to Bid, commonly used when requirements are well defined and award is primarily based on responsive, responsible pricing under the solicitation rules.

RFP

Request for Proposals, used when the County evaluates approach, qualifications, price, and other stated factors rather than price alone.

RFQ

Request for Qualifications. Context matters: agencies sometimes use similar initials for a request for quotations, so the official solicitation title and documents control.
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