Hardee County Board of County Commissioners

AGENDA Hardee County Board of County Commissioners REGULAR MEETING November 6, 2025, at 8:30 AM COMMISSIONER CHAMBERS 412 WEST ORANGE STREET, ROOM 102, WAUCHULA, FL 33873 1

1. INVOCATION, FOLLOWED BY THE PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 2. CALL TO ORDER 3. APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA: ADDITIONS, DELETIONS, AND AMENDMENTS 4. MINUTES FOR APPROVAL 5. PUBLIC COMMENT FOR NON-AGENDA ITEMS 6. PROCLAMATIONS A. Lori Friers, Hardee Help Center - Hunger and Homelessness Awareness Month 7. CONSENT AGENDA A. - Motion to approve the Clerk of the Circuit Court and Comptroller Records Disposition Documents for the destruction of Hardee County Board of County Commissioners Ex- Officio Clerk records, Hardee County Clerk of the Circuit Court records, and Hardee County Clerk of the Circuit Court judicial records as presented. B. - Motion to ratify the submission and acceptance of the Florida City and County Management Association (FCCMA) paid internship program for fiscal year 2026 in an amount not to COMMISSIONERS ________________________________________________________________________________________ District I Timothy E. Wells District II Noey A. Flores District III E. Donald Chancey, Jr. District IV Russell A. Melendy District V Kenneth A. Miller ________________________________________________________________________________ County Manager Terry Atchley Clerk Victoria L. Rogers County Attorney Sarah Johnston Assistant County Manager Doug Baber Assistant County Manager Christopher Simpron Administrative Services Manager Holly Smith Executive Assistant Brandy Crawford Deputy Clerk Laura Barker Deputy Clerk Jessica Santibanez Deputy Clerk Joley Pleger Invocation provided by Scott Thomas - Motion to approve the Proclamation declaring November 1-30, 2025, as Hunger and Homelessness Awareness Month in Hardee County, Florida. Motion to approve the Consent Agenda as presented. 2

exceed $10,000; authorizing the County Manager or Chair to sign any necessary documents in furtherance thereof and to expend funds as provided for in the grant application and agreement. C. - Motion to ratify the submission and acceptance of the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services Contract #33016 for Hardee County Fairgrounds Phase VII improvement project funding in an amount not to exceed $1,000,000; authorizing the County Manager or Chair to sign any necessary documents in furtherance thereof, and to expend funds as provided for in the grant application and agreement. D. - Motion to approve the fixed asset transfers and disposals as presented. E. - Motion to approve the capital budget amendments as presented. F. - Motion to approve Resolution 2026-02, A Resolution of the Board of County Commissioners of Hardee County, Florida, approving a budget amendment to the fiscal year 2024-2025 budget; providing for authorization and for an effective date. G. - Motion to approve the Hardee County Sheriff's Office budget amendments as presented. H. - Motion to approve Modification Number 2 for the Hardee County Board of County Commissioners Pioneer Park Lift Station Grant Award Agreement with the Hardee County Economic Development Authority; authorizing the County Manager or Chair to sign any necessary documents in furtherance thereof and to expend funds as provided for in the grant application and agreement. I. - Motion to approve Modification Number 3 for the Hardee County Board of County Commissioners Hardee Parks Infrastructure Grant Award Agreement with the Hardee County Economic Development Authority; authorizing the County Manager or Chair to sign any necessary documents in furtherance thereof, and the expend funds as provided for in the grant application and agreement. 8. PRESENTATIONS A. Marissa Alexander, 4-H Agent I - Program Overview 9. BUSINESS AGENDA - Quasi-Judicial Items: 10. BUSINESS AGENDA - Ordinances: A. Todd Miller, Community Development Director & Jorden Eisenstein, Planner I - Ordinance 2025-07, Rezoning of 6 +/- Acres 11. BUSINESS AGENDA - Action Items: - Motion to the first reading of Ordinance 2025-07, an Ordinance of the Board of County Commissioners of Hardee County, Florida, regarding land development, amending the Hardee County Zoning Map within the unincorporated area; providing for a rezoning of approximately 6 +/- acres from multifamily residential (R-3) to farm residential (F-R) in the town center future land use category; providing for a legal description; providing for severability, and providing for an effective date. 3

A. Christopher Simpron, Assistant County Manager - Resolution 2026-01 - Award of RFQ 25-014 B. Christopher Simpron, Assistant County Manager - Locklar Road Maintenance Agreement C. Christopher Simpron, Assistant County Manager - Resolution 2026-05 - USDOT Funding Assistance for a Countywide Stormwater Infrastructure Remediation Plan 12. APPOINTMENTS 13. COUNTY MANAGER NON-CONSENT A. 2026 Meeting Schedule 14. COUNTY ATTORNEY 15. COMMENTS FROM COMMISSIONERS OR OTHER ELECTED OFFICIALS 16. REMINDERS - Motion to approve Resolution 2026-01, A Resolution of the Board of County Commissioners of Hardee County, Florida, approving the award of Request for Qualifications (RFQ) number 25-014, professional engineering services for stream remediation and stabilization for the eight eligible sites funded through the Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) Emergency Watershed Protection (EWP) program; and authorizing the County Manager or Chair to execute the agreement with the Weiler Engineering Corporation; providing for authorization; and providing for an effective date. - Motion to approve the road maintenance agreement between the County and Wauchula AD 1, LLC for Locklar Road in substantially the attached form, subject to approval by the County Attorney and authorization for the County Manager or Chair to sign any necessary documents in furtherance thereof. - Motion to approve Resolution 2026-05, a Resolution of the Board of County Commissioners of Hardee County, Florida, ratifying the submission of an application for United States Department of Transportation (USDOT) for the development of a stormwater infrastructure remediation plan under the rural and tribal assistance pilot program; approving and authorizing the County Manager or Chair to execute any necessary documents and authorizing acceptance and expenditure of funds in furtherance thereof; providing for authorization; and providing for an effective date. - Motion to approve the 2026 Hardee County Board of County Commissioners meeting schedule as presented. November 6, 2025 - Ethics Training at 4:00 p.m. (Train Depot) November 11, 2025 - County Offices Closed in Observance of Veteran's Day November 13, 2025 - IDA Meeting at 8:30 a.m. November 18, 2025 - TDC Meeting at 8:30 a.m. November 27-28, 2028 - County Offices Closed in Observance of Thanksgiving Holiday December 4, 2025 - BOCC Meeting at 8:30 a.m. 4

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Item Cover Page DATE: November 6, 2025 SUBMITTED BY: Brandy Crawford, County Manager's Office ITEM TYPE: Proclamation AGENDA SECTION: PROCLAMATIONS SUBJECT: Lori Friers, Hardee Help Center - Hunger and Homelessness Awareness Month SUGGESTED ACTION: - Motion to approve the Proclamation declaring November 1-30, 2025, as Hunger and Homelessness Awareness Month in Hardee County, Florida. AGENDA ITEM NO. 6.A HARDEE COUNTY BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS AGENDA ITEM REPORT ATTACHMENTS: Proclamation Final.docx 6

PROCLAMATION HUNGER AND HOMELESSNESS AWARENESS MONTH WHEREAS, the week of November 16-22, 2025, is recognized as National Hunger and Homelessness Awareness Week and is set aside to bring awareness to those citizens experiencing hunger and/or homelessness daily; and, WHEREAS, the purpose of this proclamation is to educate the public about food insecurity and homelessness, and to encourage support of food and homeless prevention service providers, as well as community service opportunities for businesses, civic groups, churches, and school service organizations; and, WHEREAS, there are organizations committed to sheltering, providing support services, and supplying food to individuals and families facing homelessness in Hardee County; and, WHEREAS, the Hardee County Board of County Commissioners recognizes that hunger and homelessness continue to be serious challenges for many individuals and families in our community. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS of HARDEE COUNTY, hereby proclaims November 1-30, 2025, as Hunger and Homelessness Awareness Month in Hardee County; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Hardee County Board of County Commissioners encourages all citizens to recognize that many people lack basic housing or sufficient food and need support from fellow citizens, as well as private, public, and nonprofit organizations. ADOPTED AND PASSED, this 6th day of November in the year 2025, by the Board of County Commissioners of Hardee County, Florida. ___________________________________ Russell A. Melendy, Chair 7

Item Cover Page DATE: November 6, 2025 SUBMITTED BY: Charlene Albritton, Clerk of Courts ITEM TYPE: Consent Agenda AGENDA SECTION: CONSENT AGENDA SUBJECT: - Motion to approve the Clerk of the Circuit Court and Comptroller Records Disposition Documents for the destruction of Hardee County Board of County Commissioners Ex-Officio Clerk records, Hardee County Clerk of the Circuit Court records, and Hardee County Clerk of the Circuit Court judicial records as presented. SUGGESTED ACTION: AGENDA ITEM NO. 7.A HARDEE COUNTY BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS AGENDA ITEM REPORT ATTACHMENTS: Clerks Letter and Executed Records Disposition Document.pdf 8

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Item Cover Page DATE: November 6, 2025 SUBMITTED BY: Brandy Crawford, Grants Management Department ITEM TYPE: Consent Agenda AGENDA SECTION: CONSENT AGENDA SUBJECT: - Motion to ratify the submission and acceptance of the Florida City and County Management Association (FCCMA) paid internship program for fiscal year 2026 in an amount not to exceed $10,000; authorizing the County Manager or Chair to sign any necessary documents in furtherance thereof and to expend funds as provided for in the grant application and agreement. SUGGESTED ACTION: AGENDA ITEM NO. 7.B HARDEE COUNTY BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS AGENDA ITEM REPORT ATTACHMENTS: Grant Management-internship memo.pdf Intership application.pdf 15

GRANTS MANAGEMENT BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS TIM WELLS DISTRICT 1 NOEY FLORES VICE CHAIR, DISTRICT 2 DONALD CHANCEY DISTRICT 3 RUSSELL MELENDY CHAIR, DISTRICT 4 KENNY MILLER DISTRICT 5 TERRY ATCHLEY COUNTY MANAGER SARAH JOHNSTON COUNTY ATTORNEY MAILING ADDRESS 412 West Orange Street Suite 201 Wauchula, FL 33873 PHONE 863-773-6349 WEBSITE hardeecountyfl.gov The Hardee County Grants Management department has submitted an application on behalf of the Hardee County BOCC to the Florida City and County Management Association for a paid internship for fiscal year 2026 funding. The total amount requested is not to exceed $10,000, with $0 Cash match required. If awarded, this internship will be utilized to work with the Administration Department on strategic initiatives that promote transparency, operational efficiency, and community engagement. Staff requests ratification for submitting the application. To: Terry Atchley, County Manager Through: Doug Baber, Assistant County Manager From: Lorie Ayers, General Services Director Subject: FCCMA 2026 Internship – Government Application Date: 11/6/2025 16

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Item Cover Page DATE: November 6, 2025 SUBMITTED BY: Brandy Crawford, Grants Management Department ITEM TYPE: Consent Agenda AGENDA SECTION: CONSENT AGENDA SUBJECT: - Motion to ratify the submission and acceptance of the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services Contract #33016 for Hardee County Fairgrounds Phase VII improvement project funding in an amount not to exceed $1,000,000; authorizing the County Manager or Chair to sign any necessary documents in furtherance thereof, and to expend funds as provided for in the grant application and agreement. SUGGESTED ACTION: AGENDA ITEM NO. 7.C HARDEE COUNTY BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS AGENDA ITEM REPORT ATTACHMENTS: Memo.pdf Signed agreement.pdf 19

GRANTS MANAGEMENT BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS TIM WELLS DISTRICT 1 NOEY FLORES VICE CHAIR, DISTRICT 2 DONALD CHANCEY DISTRICT 3 RUSSELL MELENDY CHAIR, DISTRICT 4 KENNY MILLER DISTRICT 5 TERRY ATCHLEY COUNTY MANAGER SARAH JOHNSTON COUNTY ATTORNEY MAILING ADDRESS 412 West Orange Street Suite 201 Wauchula, FL 33873 PHONE 863-773-6349 WEBSITE hardeecountyfl.gov The Hardee County Grants Management Department has received a grant agreement on behalf of the Hardee County Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) from the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services for the Phase VII Improvements Project, funded for Fiscal Year 2026. The total amount awarded is not exceed $1,000,000, with no cash match required. Funds will be utilized to conduct capital improvements at the Hardee County Fairgrounds as part of the Phase VII Improvements Project. Staff recommends ratification. To: Terry Atchley, County Manager Through: Doug Baber, Assistant County Manager From: Lorie Ayers, General Services Director Subject: Contract #33016 Phase VII Improvements project Date: November 6, 2025 20

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