Town Council

TOWN OF LAKE HAMILTON MINUTES TOWN COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING TUESDAY, MAY 5, 2026 6:00 PM

The Town Council of Lake Hamilton held a Town Council Regular Meeting on Tuesday, May 5,2026 at 100 Smith Ave., Lake Hamilton, FL 33851.

CALL TO ORDER

Mayor Hall called the meeting to order at 6:00 pm.

INVOCATION

Led by Howard Cone.

PLEDGE TO ALLEGIANCE

Led by all.

ROLL CALL

Hall, Mathis, Demanche and Roberson were present.

Swearing in Town Council Member Seat 1 and Town Council Member Seat 3

Town Clerk Borja swore in Marisol Ortega for Council Seat 1

Town Clerk Borja swore in Joshua Collier for Council Seat 3.

Appointment of Vice-Mayor per Town Charter, Section 2.04 (b)

Motion made by Ortega and a second by Hall to appoint herself as the Vice Mayor A roll call vote was taken. Hall aye, Mathis nay, Demanche nay, Collier nay and Ortega aye. Motion did not pass 3-2.

Motion made by Demanche and a second by Collier to appoint Robert Mathis as the Vice Mayor. A roll call vote was taken. Hall nay, Mathis aye, Demanche aye, Collier aye and Ortega nay. Motion passed 3-2.

PRESENTATION

Presentation to Council, introducing new Council Members to the Town's membership with the Polk Regional Water Cooperative (PRWC).

Motion made by Demanche and a second by Hall to approve Consent agenda A roll call vote was taken. Hall aye, Mathis aye, Collier aye , Ortega aye and Demanche aye. Motion passed 5-0. April 14,2026, Canvass Board Audit System Meeting minutes

Cora Roberson commented.

April 14,2026, Regular Council Meeting minutes

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PUBLIC COMMENT - NON-AGENDA ITEMS (Limited to 3 Minutes)

Patric Mazone commented

Ron Barawskas commented

Cora Roberson commented

Town Administrator Sandoval requested an addendum to the agenda for two items.

Motion made by Demanche and a second by Ortega to approve the addendum.

A roll call vote was taken. Hall aye, Mathis aye, Demanche aye, Collier aye and Ortega aye.

Motion passed 5-0.

NEW BUSINESS

First Reading Ordinance O-2026-XX: an applicant-initiated amendment amending the future land use classification of one (1) parcel comprising +/-11.16 acres (parcel identification number: portion of 272817-000000-011030, generally located along the south side of Kokomo Road, approximately 400 ft.east of US 27 from Town Agricultural Lands (AG) to Town Commercial Service (CS).

Town Attorney Sabatini read the ordinance for the record.

Planner Assistant Schuette presented to the Council and mentioned the map is incorrect. She amends the size of the parcel to 11.6 acres on the map. Clark Campbell representative of the owner continues the presentation. The Town Council discussed.

Mayor Hall opens the hearing to public comments.

Misael Ortega commented.

David Gregory commented.

Motioned made by Ortega to approve First Reading Ordinance O-2026-XX: an applicant-initiated amendment amending the future land use classification of one (1) parcel comprising +/-11.16 acres (parcel identification number: portion of 272817-000000-011030, generally located along the south side of Kokomo Road, approximately 400 ft.east of US 27 from Town Agricultural Lands (AG) to Town Commercial Service (CS). Hall aye, Mathis nay, Demanche aye, Collier nay and Ortega aye. Motion passed 3-2.

Mayor Hall closed the hearing.

First Reading of Ordinance O-2026-XX; an applicant-initiated request amending the zoning classification of a parcel comprising +/-11.16 acres (parcel identification number: portion of (272817-000000-011030), generally located along the south side of Kokomo Road, approximately 400 ft. East of US 27, from Town Agricultural (AG) to Town Highway Commercial (C-1). Town Attorney Sabatini read the ordinance for the record.

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Town of Lake Hamilton

Town Council Regular Meeting Agenda – May 5, 2026

Time: 6:00 P.M.

Location: Chambers 100 Smith Avenue

1\. CALL TO ORDER

2\. INVOCATION

3\. PLEDGE TO ALLEGIANCE

4\. ROLL CALL

5\. PRESENTATION

A. Presentation to Council, introducing new Council Members to the Town's membership

with the Polk Regional Water Cooperative (PRWC).

6\. CONSENT AGENDA

Note: Members of the Council may remove items from the Consent Agendas if they wish to discuss them. Requests for

removal need to be made known to the Mayor under the Approval of the Order of Business at the beginning of the meeting.

A. April 14, 2026, Canvass Board Audit System Meeting minutes

B. April 14, 2026, Regular Council Meeting minutes

7\. PUBLIC COMMENT – NON-AGENDA ITEMS (Limited to 3 Minutes)

8\. OLD BUSINESS

9\. NEW BUSINESS

A. First Reading Ordinance O-2026-XX: an applicant-initiated amendment amending the

future land use classification of one (1) parcel comprising +/-11.16 acres (parcel

identification number: portion of 272817-000000-011030, generally located along the

south side of Kokomo Road, approximately 400 ft. east of US 27 from Town

Agricultural Lands (AG) to Town Commercial Service (CS).

Phyllis Hall, Mayor

Robert Mathis, Vice Mayor

Carmen Demanche, Council Member Seat 4

Swearing in Town Council Member Seat 1 and Town Council Member Seat 3

Appointment of Vice-Mayor per Town Charter, Section 2.04 (b)

Your Town Council welcomes and invites citizens to comment on items (Non- Agenda Items) of community interest/concern or to

bring forth areas of personal attention which may not have been fully addressed by Town Staff after prior contact to Town Hall, the

Council may immediately act on any item or may request it be placed on a future agenda for further consideration.

Town of Lake Hamilton Town Council Regular Meeting Agenda – May 5, 2026 Time: 6:00 P.M. Location: Chambers 100 Smith Avenue 1. CALL TO ORDER 2. INVOCATION 3. PLEDGE TO ALLEGIANCE 4. ROLL CALL 5. PRESENTATION A. Presentation to Council, introducing new Council Members to the Town's membership with the Polk Regional Water Cooperative (PRWC). 6. CONSENT AGENDA Note: Members of the Council may remove items from the Consent Agendas if they wish to discuss them. Requests for removal need to be made known to the Mayor under the Approval of the Order of Business at the beginning of the meeting. A. April 14, 2026, Canvass Board Audit System Meeting minutes B. April 14, 2026, Regular Council Meeting minutes 7. PUBLIC COMMENT – NON-AGENDA ITEMS (Limited to 3 Minutes) 8. OLD BUSINESS 9. NEW BUSINESS A. First Reading Ordinance O-2026-XX: an applicant-initiated amendment amending the future land use classification of one (1) parcel comprising +/-11.16 acres (parcel identification number: portion of 272817-000000-011030, generally located along the south side of Kokomo Road, approximately 400 ft. east of US 27 from Town Agricultural Lands (AG) to Town Commercial Service (CS). Phyllis Hall, Mayor Robert Mathis, Vice Mayor Carmen Demanche, Council Member Seat 4 Swearing in Town Council Member Seat 1 and Town Council Member Seat 3 Appointment of Vice-Mayor per Town Charter, Section 2.04 (b) Your Town Council welcomes and invites citizens to comment on items (Non- Agenda Items) of community interest/concern or to bring forth areas of personal attention which may not have been fully addressed by Town Staff after prior contact to Town Hall, the Council may immediately act on any item or may request it be placed on a future agenda for further consideration. 1

B. First Reading of Ordinance O-2026-XX; an applicant-initiated request amending the zoning classification of a parcel comprising +/-11.16 acres (parcel identification number: portion of (272817-000000-011030), generally located along the south side of Kokomo Road, approximately 400 ft. East of US 27, from Town Agricultural (AG) to Town Highway Commercial (C-1). C. First Reading of Ordinance O-2026-XX: an applicant-initiated request amending the future land use classification of a portion of one (1) parcel comprising +/-35.08 acres (parcel identification number: portion of 272817-000000-011030, generally located along the south side of Kokomo Road, approximately 700 ft. East of US 27 from Town Agricultural Lands (AG) to Town Residential Lands 5 (Res-5). D. First Reading of Ordinance O-2026-XX: an applicant-initiated request amending the zoning classification of a portion of one (1) parcel comprising +/-39.92 acres (parcel identification numbers: (portion of 272817-000000-011030) and parcel 272817- 0000000-11010, generally located along the south side of Kokomo Road, approximately 700 ft. East of US 27 from Agricultural Lands (AG) to PUD. E. Resolution R-2026-XX for the Right of Way Dedication for Parcel ID 272809000000024330 ( Water Treatment Facility). F. Consider Interlocal Agreement with Grady Judd, Polk County Sheriff's Office, for Telecommunication and IT Services. G. Consider Administrative Approval for SHIP (State Housing Initiatives Partnership) Replacement (Reasonable Accommodation) request for 802 Scenic Hwy S., Lake Hamilton, FL 33851 10. STAFF REPORTS 11. ADJOURNMENT 12. Any opening invocation that is offered before the official start of the Town Council meeting shall be the voluntary offering of a private person, to and for the benefit of the Town Council. The views or beliefs expressed by the invocation speaker have not been previously reviewed or approved by the Town Council or the town staff, and the Town is not allowed by law to endorse the religious or non-religious beliefs or views of such speaker. Person in attendance at the Town Council meeting are invited to stand during the opening ceremony. However, such invitation shall not be construed as a demand, order, or any other type of command. No person in attendance at the meeting shall be required to participate in any opening invocation that is offered or to participate in the Pledge of Allegiance. You may remain seated within the Town Council Chambers or exit the Town Council Chambers and return upon completion of the opening invocation and/or Pledge of Allegiance if you do not wish to participate in or witness the opening invocation and/or the recitation of the Pledge of Allegiance. TOWN ADMINISTRATORS REPORT TOWN CLERK REPORT TOWN ATTORNEY REPORT TOWN COUNCIL COMMENTS 2

Any person desiring to appeal any decision made by the Town Council, with respect to any matter considered at such meeting or hearing, will need a record of the proceedings, and for such purposes, must ensure that a verbatim record and transcript of the proceeding is made in a form acceptable for official court proceedings, which record includes the testimony and evidence upon which the appeal is to be based. It shall be the responsibility of the person desiring to appeal any decision to prepare a verbatim record and transcript at his/her own expense, as the Town does not provide one. (F.S.286.26.105) ATTN: PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES. In accordance with the American with Disabilities Act and Section 286.26, Florida Statutes, persons needing special accommodations to participate in this proceeding, please contact the Town Clerks Office at 863-439-1910, at least forty-eight (48) hours prior to the meeting, provide a written request to the Office of the Town Clerk. If you are hearing or speech impaired, please contact the Florida Relay Service by dialing 7-1-1 or 1-800- 955-8771 (TTY) / 1-800-955-8770 (Voice). 3

Town of Lake Hamilton Town Council Agenda Summary Report TO: Town Council THROUGH: Brittney Sandoval, Town Administrator FROM: Patrick Henry, Public Services Director AGENDA ITEM: Presentation to Council, introducing new Council Members to the Town's membership with the Polk Regional Water Cooperative (PRWC). DATE: May 5, 2026 CONSENT AGENDA OLD BUSINESS NEW BUSINESS ATTORNEY REVIEW: YES: NO: N/A: FINANCIAL IMPACT: YES: NO: 5.A SUMMARY & RECOMMENDATION: Polk Regional Water Cooperative (PRWC). PRWC’s role is to proactively identify alternative water sources and projects that will protect and sustain our future regional water supply. PRWC will specifically identify sustainable groundwater sources, develop strategies to meet our future water demands, determine needed infrastructure for treatment and distribution, and establish consistent rules for fairly meeting all water supply needs across the County. Oversight of PRWC is solely in the hands of the elected officials from the sixteen Polk County member governments. If Yes, Please Explain: The Town of Lake Hamilton has previously committed a financial commitment with the PRWC. This item does not contain a direct financial impact. RECOMMENDATION: ATTACHMENT(S): Why we need the PRWC.png Lake Hamilton May 2026.pptx 4

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Lake Hamilton Polk Regional Water Cooperative May 5, 2026 6

PRWC Overview 2012 - Identified water supply challenge 2016 - Formed countywide cooperative (Interlocal Agreement) 2018 - Selected and studied 4 AWS projects (Combined Projects) 2022 - Implementation of AWS (Implementation Agreements) Today - Final design and construction of 2 AWS Projects Today - $200+ million in investments so far Today - Funding/finance package in-place 2028 - Water available Southeast Project 2032 – Water available West Polk Project PRWC is a regional agency of Polk County and 15 municipal governments • Identify alternative water supplies (AWS) and projects • Ensure sustainable water sources • Determine/Construct infrastructure needs • Meet future water demands 7

Polk County Water Supply - Key Drivers • Regulatory environment influences in Polk County are significant • Two water use caution areas • Southern Water Use Caution Area • Central Florida Water Initiative (CFWI) Region • CFWI limitations on existing UFA supplies • Protect water resources (lakes, rivers, springs, wetlands) • A high-growth area, water demands expected to grow significantly 8

CFWI Restrictions on Upper Floridan Aquifer • Traditional water sources are now restricted based on environmental harm concerns • CFWI Rule adopted by Legislature in 2021 restricts UFA use. • Polk County is projected to need up to 32 million gallons per day in “alternative” water supplies to meet 2045 demands. • Polk County AWS options are limited and expensive. 2025 Demonstrated Demands – 88 MGD 2045 AWS Need– Up to 32 MGD 2045 2025 Available Water Needed Water 9

CFWI Impacts to Polk County • Estimated Water Use at end of 2025 • Approximately 88 MGD • That is all the water we can use from Upper Floridan aquifer for public supply • Future water needs to come from Alternative Water Supply (AWS) • PRWC is constructing two AWS Projects • Southeast LFA Wellfield • Permitted for 30 MGD • Expect 20 MGD • West Polk LFA Wellfield • Permitted for 10 MGD • Expect 10 MGD 10

Southeast Wellfield – Phase 1 • Permitted for 30 MGD of Drinking Water • 7.5 MGD of drinking water in 2028 (Phase 1) • 16.3 MGD total by 2045 • Desalination by reverse osmosis • 61 miles finished water transmission main • 6 miles raw water transmission main • 5 Lower Floridan aquifer raw water wells • 1 injection well (8,030 feet deep) w/ second well in consideration • $239M in grant funding (42% of total) $572M = Cost for design and construction of treatment facility plus transmission pipelines, land acquisition, injection wells (January 2026 Business Plan) Project Members 2045 Water Allotment (MGD) 2045 Water Allotment (%) Auburndale 1.65 10.12% Bartow 0.36 2.21% Davenport 2.72 16.69% Dundee 0.90 5.52% Eagle Lake 0.65 3.99% Haines City 3.5 21.47% Lake Alfred 1.0 6.13% Lake Hamilton 0.50 3.07% Lakeland 0.10 0.61% Polk County 3.40 20.86% Winter Haven 1.52 9.32% Total 16.30 100% 11

SE Wellfield – Phase 1 • January 2025: Commence major plant and pipeline construction • Spring 2028: Substantial completion 12

West Polk Wellfield – Phase 1 • 10 MGD Permitted Facility/Planned Capacity • 2.5 MGD of drinking water in 2032 (Phase 1) • 7.88 MGD by 2045 • Desalination by reverse osmosis • < 1 mile transmission • 4 raw water wells, 1 deep injection well • Construction commence Late 2029 • Construction Complete 2032 • $68M grant funding (31%) $221M = Cost for design and construction of treatment facility plus transmission pipelines, land acquisition, injection wells (January 2026 Business Plan) Project Members 2045 Water Allotment (MGD) 2045 Water Allotment (%) Auburndale 0.10 1.269% Bartow 0.36 4.568% Lakeland 6.31 80.077% Polk City 0.03 0.380% Polk County 0.98 12.436% Winter Haven 0.10 1.270% Total 7.88 100% 13

PRWC Business Plan Business Plan • Projects anticipated costs to Members • Inclusive of all costs • Required of Master Bond Resolution • Updated annually • Incorporates new planning assumptions • Provides members ability to plan for costs • Updated rate studies • Determine member revenue options 14

How is PRWC funded? SWFWM D Description Program Costs [*] Funding Percentage WIFIA Construction Loans $262,520,159 33.0% SWFWMD Grants $227,322,907 28.6% SRF Construction Loans $169,227,487 21.3% SRF Principal Forgiveness $6,538,148 0.8% SRF Design Loans $35,805,303 4.5% State Appropriations $52,013,487 6.5% Heartland Grants $19,016,222 2.4% Member Funds $13,877,415 1.7% SRF Planning Loan $7,664,177 1.0% Federal Grants $2,038,635 0.3% $796,023,939 100.0% [*] Amounts comprise all project costs, including debt service reserve fund (DSRF) requirements that qualify as approved WIFIA expenditures. 15

What is cost to each member? 16

FY2027 Payments Member Business Plan Projected Payments Additional Conservation Expenses Additional Combined Projects Total FY 2027 Auburndale $ 688,479 $ 5,370 $ 79,500 $ 773,350 Bartow $ 289,192 $ 2,624 $ 77,711 $ 369,527 Davenport $ 910,418 $ 1,790 $ 10,399 $ 922,607 Dundee $ 334,095 $ 648 $ 25,158 $ 359,902 Eagle Lake $ 218,601 $ 656 $ 14,983 $ 234,241 Fort Meade $ 7,399 $ 518 $ 4,387 $ 12,305 Haines City $ 1,259,267 $ 5,621 $ 57,696 $ 1,322,585 Lake Alfred $ 336,104 $ 1,077 $ 19,120 $ 356,301 Lake Hamilton $ 167,502 $ 340 $ 447 $ 168,289 Lake Wales $ 46,916 $ 1,952 $ 31,961 $ 80,829 Lakeland $ 1,492,696 $ 19,293 $ 280,878 $ 1,792,868 Mulberry $ 1,089 $ - $ 6,110 $ 7,199 Polk City $ 6,315 $ 356 $ 18,785 $ 25,456 Polk County $ 1,825,627 $ 15,794 $ 365,857 $ 2,207,279 Winter Haven $ 695,758 $ 8,958 $ 107,007 $ 811,723 Frost Proof $ 973 $ - $ - $ 973 TOTAL $ 8,280,432 $ 65,000 $ 1,100,000 $ 9,445,432 17

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Town of Lake Hamilton Town Council Agenda Summary Report TO: THROUGH: FROM: AGENDA ITEM: April 14, 2026, Canvass Board Audit System Meeting minutes DATE: May 5, 2026 CONSENT AGENDA OLD BUSINESS NEW BUSINESS ATTORNEY REVIEW: YES: NO: N/A: FINANCIAL IMPACT: YES: NO: 6.A SUMMARY & RECOMMENDATION: If Yes, Please Explain: RECOMMENDATION: ATTACHMENT(S): April 10, 2026 Canvas Board Meeting minutes.pdf 19

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Town of Lake Hamilton Town Council Agenda Summary Report TO: THROUGH: FROM: AGENDA ITEM: April 14, 2026, Regular Council Meeting minutes DATE: May 5, 2026 CONSENT AGENDA OLD BUSINESS NEW BUSINESS ATTORNEY REVIEW: YES: NO: N/A: FINANCIAL IMPACT: YES: NO: 6.B SUMMARY & RECOMMENDATION: If Yes, Please Explain: RECOMMENDATION: ATTACHMENT(S): April 14, 2026 Regular Council Meeting minutes.pdf 23

TOWN OF LAKE HAMILTON MINUTES TOWN COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING TUESDAY, APRIL 14, 2026 6:00 PM The Town Council of Lake Hamilton held a Town Council Regular Meeting on Tuesday, April 14, 2026, at 100 Smith Ave., Lake Hamilton, FL 33851. CALL TO ORDER Mayor Hall called the meeting to order at 6:00 pm. INVOCATION Led by Council Member Roberson. PLEDGE TO ALLEGIANCE Led by all. ROLL CALL Hall, Mathis, Demanche and Roberson were present. PROCLAMATION National Donate Life Month Proclamation Mayor Hall read the National Donate Life Month Proclamation. Child Gun Safety Education Month Mayor Hall read the Child Gun Safety Education Month proclamation. PRESENTATION Juneteenth Event Funding Request Christine representing the Juneteenth committee presented to the Council. Motion made by Demanche and a second by Roberson to approve Juneteenth Event Funding Request for the amount of $6,000 for the event that includes the stage, Bounce House, $2,200 towards entertainment and the rest for staffing. A roll call vote was taken. Hall aye, Mathis aye, Demanche aye, and Roberson aye. Motion passed 4-0. Award Presentations Town Administrator Sandoval awarded Mathew Jones as employee of the month. CONSENT AGENDA Note: Members of the Council may remove items from the Consent Agendas if they wish to discuss them. Requests for removal need to be made known to the Mayor under the Approval of the Order of Business at the beginning of the meeting. Motion made by Roberson and a second by Demanche to approve the consent agenda. A roll call vote was taken. Hall aye, Mathis aye, Demanche aye, and Roberson aye. Motion passed 4-0. March 3, 2026, Regular Council Meeting March 6, 2026, Special Meeting minutes April 14, 2026, Town Council Regular Meeting Minutes 24

March 9, 2026, RFQ Bid opening meeting minutes April 8, 2026, RFQ Bid 2026-02 bid opening meeting minutes PUBLIC COMMENT – NON-AGENDA ITEMS (Limited to 3 Minutes) William Wallence commented Enrique Nunuz commented Joshua Collier commented OLD BUSINESS Community Redevelopment Area request update. Town Administrator Sandoval presented the item to the Council. The council discussed. The council was in consensus to direct staff to pursue it. NEW BUSINESS Requesting the Designation and Authorization to Negotiate with the top ranked firm for RFQ # 2026-01. Public Works Director Henry Presented Motion made by Demanche and a second by Mathis to approve To allow the Town Administrator and the Public Works Director for the Designation and Authorization to Negotiate with the top ranked firm for RFQ # 2026-01. A roll call vote was taken. Hall aye, Mathis aye, Demanche aye, and Roberson aye. Motion passed 4-0. Consider Parks and Recreation Board recommendation on having the Fourth of July event on Friday. July 3rd, 2026. Public Works Director Henry presented to the Council. Motion made by Roberson and a second by Demanche to approve Parks and Recreation Board recommendation on having the Fourth of July event on Friday. July 3rd, 2026. A roll call vote was taken. Hall aye, Mathis aye, Demanche aye, and Roberson aye. Motion passed 4-0. Consider Pennoni Agreement for Downtown and Community Development Plan that Council requested at the November 4, 2025 Regular Council Meeting. Steve Elias with Pennoni presented the scope of the project along with his planner Mural Bishop to the Council. The council discussed. Motion made by Roberson and a second by Mathis to approve Pennoni Agreement for Downtown and Community Development Plan that Council requested at the November 4, 2025, Regular Council Meeting. A roll call vote was taken. Hall aye, Mathis aye, Demanche aye, and Roberson aye. Motion passed 4-0. Consider Special Exception request for a dock for Floridino's Restaurant as per Land Development Code Sec. 16-489 (c). Town Administrator Sandoval presented. Shawna Schuette from the Community Development department further explained and answered questions in regard to the request. Motion made by Demanche and a second by Mathis to approve Special Exception request for a dock for Floridino's Restaurant as per Land Development Code Sec. 16-489 (c) for phase 1. 25

A roll call vote was taken. Hall aye, Mathis aye, Demanche aye, and Roberson aye. Motion passed 4-0. Mutual Termination Agreement for Terminating Wastewater Services with the Town of Dundee. Public Works Director Henry presented. Motion made by Mathis and a second by Demanche to approve Mutual Termination Agreement for Terminating Wastewater Services with the Town of Dundee. A roll call vote was taken. Hall aye, Mathis aye, Demanche aye, and Roberson aye. Motion passed 4-0. Consider Piggybacking on the City of Lake Wales Contract #21-494 for General / Building Contractor Services and Approve Proposal from SEMCO Construction, Inc to Erect a Pre- Engineered Metal Building at the Water Treatment Plant to replace existing awning structure that was damaged during the last Hurricane. Resolution R-2026-XX Budget Amendment to transfer funds Public Works Director Henry presented. Mayor Hall read the resolution for the record. Tammy Pence commented. Motion made by Demanche and a second by Mathis to approve Piggybacking on the City of Lake Wales Contract #21-494 for General / Building Contractor Services and Approve Proposal from SEMCO Construction, Inc to Erect a Pre-Engineered Metal Building at the Water Treatment Plant to replace existing awning structure that was damaged during the last Hurricane. Resolution R-2026-XX Budget Amendment to transfer funds. A roll call vote was taken. Hall aye, Mathis aye, Demanche aye, and Roberson aye. Motion passed 4-0. Consider Awarding RFQ #2026-02 Employee Benefit Insurance Brokerage Services to Brown and Brown. Town Administrator Sandoval presented to the Council. Motion made by Demanche and a second by Mathis to approve Awarding RFQ #2026-02 Employee Benefit Insurance Brokerage Services to Brown and Brown. A roll call vote was taken. Hall aye, Mathis aye, Demanche aye, and Roberson aye. Motion passed 4-0. STAFF REPORTS Town Administrator Sandoval: She submitted the staff reports to the Council. that she has offered a candidate for the planner position and that she currently Finance Director position. She also updated the Council that staff will now be July event. She updated the Council interviewing for the working on the upcoming Town Clerk Borja: She announced the 2026 Municipal Election has concluded and the system audit was successful. ADJOURNMENT Mayor Adjourned at 7:57 pm. Any opening invocation that is offered before the official start of the Town Council meeting shall be the voluntary offering of a private person, to and for the benefit of the Town Council. The views or beliefs expressed by the invocation speaker have not been previously reviewed or approved by the Town Council or the town staff, and the Town is not allowed by law to endorse the religious or non-religious beliefs or views of such speaker. Person in attendance at the Town Council meeting are invited to stand during the opening ceremony. However, such invitation shall not be construed as a demand, order, or any other type of command. No person in attendance at the meeting shall be required to participate in any opening invocation that is offered or to participate in the Pledge of April 14, 2026, Town Council Regular Meeting Minutes 26

Allegiance. You may remain seated within the Town Council Chambers or exit the Town Council Chambers and return upon completion of the opening invocation and/or Pledge of Allegiance if you do not wish to participate in or witness the opening invocation and/or the recitation of the Pledge of Allegiance. Any person desiring to appeal any decision made by the Town Council, with respect to any matter considered at such meeting or hearing, will need a record of the proceedings, and for such purposes, must ensure that a verbatim record and transcript of the proceeding is made in a form acceptable for official court proceedings, which record includes the testimony and evidence upon which the appeal is to be based. It shall be the responsibility of the person desiring to appeal any decision to prepare a verbatim record and transcript at his/her own expense, as the Town does not provide one. (F.S.286.26.105) ATTN: PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES. In accordance with the American with Disabilities Act and Section 286.26, Florida Statutes, persons needing special accommodations to participate in this proceeding, please contact the Town Clerks Office at 863-439-1910, at least forty-eight (48) hours prior to the meeting, provide a written request to the Office of the Town Clerk. If you are hearing or speech impaired, please contact the Florida Relay Service by dialing 7-1-1 or 1-800- 955-8771 (TTY) / 1-800-955-8770 (Voice). ATTEST: _________________________________ Phyllis Hall, Mayor ___________________________________ Jacqueline Borja, Town Clerk ___________________________________ Brittney Sandoval, Town Administrator April 14, 2026, Town Council Regular Meeting Minutes 27

Town of Lake Hamilton Town Council Agenda Summary Report TO: Town Council THROUGH: Planning Commission FROM: Shawna Schuette, Assistant Planner I AGENDA ITEM: First Reading Ordinance O-2026-XX: an applicant-initiated amendment amending the future land use classification of one (1) parcel comprising +/-11.16 acres (parcel identification number: portion of 272817-000000-011030, generally located along the south side of Kokomo Road, approximately 400 ft. east of US 27 from Town Agricultural Lands (AG) to Town Commercial Service (CS). DATE: May 5, 2026 CONSENT AGENDA OLD BUSINESS NEW BUSINESS ATTORNEY REVIEW: YES: NO: N/A: FINANCIAL IMPACT: YES: NO: 9.A SUMMARY & RECOMMENDATION: The applicant is requesting a Future Land Use change from Town Agricultural Lands (AG) to Town Commercial/Service. The applicant also has a companion rezoning application requesting Town Highway Commercial (C-1) to facilitate a commercial development. The attached staff report provides an analysis of the request. Council may consider the request if it determines whether it is consistent with the Comprehensive Plan and compatible with the surrounding area. If Yes, Please Explain: N/A RECOMMENDATION: ATTACHMENT(S): Ordinance_O-26-XX_-_KG_FLU_Commercial.pdf Kokomo_Groves_Commercial_FLU_Staff_Report__1_.docx 28

ORDINANCE O-26-XX AN ORDINANCE OF THE TOWN OF LAKE HAMILTON, POLK COUNTY, FLORIDA AMENDING THE FUTURE LAND USE CLASSIFICATION OF ONE (1) PARCEL COMPRISING +/-11.16 ACRES (PARCEL IDENTIFICATION NUMBER: PORTION OF 272817-000000- 011030, GENERALLY LOCATED ALONG THE