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Read. Follow. Verify.Approval of Fire Station Lease Agreement in Bartow
Record date · September 2, 2025
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What This Bill Does
The Polk County Board of County Commissioners has approved a lease agreement with the City of Bartow regarding the Bartow Fire Station. This action was processed as part of the board's .
This agreement formalizes the legal occupancy and operational arrangement for the Bartow Fire Station between the county and the city, with no change to the county budget.
Who It Affects
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Polk County residents
The agreement governs the facility used for fire services within the jurisdiction.
City of Bartow
The city is a party to the lease agreement for the fire station property.
Key Facts
- The Board of County Commissioners approved a lease agreement for the Bartow Fire Station.
- The agreement is between Polk County and the City of Bartow.
- The action is recorded under file number 25-1422.
- The document states there is no fiscal impact associated with this approval.
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- The item was passed via the consent agenda on August 19, 2025.
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Routine Intergovernmental Lease
The use of a consent agenda for this lease suggests it is a standard administrative renewal or formalization rather than a new policy initiative.
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