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Town of Lake Hamilton

Town Council Regular Meeting Agenda – June 2, 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. Chief Votour Presentations and Swear ins.

B. Ceremonial Recognition

C. Awards Presentation

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. Parks & Recreation Board Application

B. May 5, 2026, Regular Council Meeting minutes

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

8\. OLD BUSINESS

A. Second Reading and Adoption of 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). First Reading of

Ordinance was held on April 7, 2026.

Phyllis Hall, Mayor

Robert Mathis, Vice Mayor

Joshua Collier, Council Member Seat 3

Marisol Ortega, Council Member Seat 1

Carmen Demanche, Council Member Seat 4

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

Town of Lake Hamilton Town Council Regular Meeting Agenda – June 2, 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. Chief Votour Presentations and Swear ins. B. Ceremonial Recognition C. Awards Presentation 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. Parks & Recreation Board Application B. May 5, 2026, Regular Council Meeting minutes 7. PUBLIC COMMENT – NON-AGENDA ITEMS (Limited to 3 Minutes) 8. OLD BUSINESS A. Second Reading and Adoption of 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). First Reading of Ordinance was held on April 7, 2026. Phyllis Hall, Mayor Robert Mathis, Vice Mayor Marisol Ortega, Council Member Seat 1 Joshua Collier, Council Member Seat 3 Carmen Demanche, Council Member Seat 4 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. Second Reading and Adoption 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). First Reading of Ordinance was held on April 7, 2026. C. Continued from the May 5, 2026 Regular Council Meeting- Consider Interlocal Agreement with Grady Judd, Polk County Sheriff's Office, for Telecommunication and IT Services. 9. NEW BUSINESS A. Resolution R-2026-XX FY 25-26 Budget Amendment for Police Department Uniform Budget. B. Consider Approval of Engagement Agreement for Special Utility Legal Counsel with DARROWEVERETT LLP and Attorney Gerald T. Buhr for the Wastewater Utility System. C. Consider Approval of Change Order No. 2 for the Lake Hamilton Monroe St WTP and Offsite Wellfield Project in the amount of $785,908.70 and the authority for the Town Administrator to approve up to $387,032.30 in Contingencies for this project. D. Consider Authorizing the Expenditure of Impact Fee Funds for the Lake Hatchineha Road Asbestos Cement Water Main Replacement Project Utilizing Existing Piggyback Contract. E. Resolution R-2026-XX authorizing the third-party sale and public consumption of alcohol for the July 3, 2026 Town event. 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 TOWN ADMINISTRATORS REPORT TOWN CLERK REPORT TOWN ATTORNEY REPORT TOWN COUNCIL COMMENTS 2

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). 3

Town of Lake Hamilton Town Council Agenda Summary Report TO: Town Council THROUGH: Brittney Sandoval, Town Administrator FROM: Chris Votour, Chief of Police AGENDA ITEM: Chief Votour Presentations and Swear ins. DATE: June 2, 2026 CONSENT AGENDA OLD BUSINESS NEW BUSINESS ATTORNEY REVIEW: YES: NO: N/A: FINANCIAL IMPACT: YES: NO: 5.A SUMMARY & RECOMMENDATION: Badge pinning, awards presented. If Yes, Please Explain: N/A RECOMMENDATION: 4

Town of Lake Hamilton Town Council Agenda Summary Report TO: THROUGH: FROM: AGENDA ITEM: Ceremonial Recognition DATE: June 2, 2026 CONSENT AGENDA OLD BUSINESS NEW BUSINESS ATTORNEY REVIEW: YES: NO: N/A: FINANCIAL IMPACT: YES: NO: 5.B SUMMARY & RECOMMENDATION: If Yes, Please Explain: RECOMMENDATION: 5

Town of Lake Hamilton Town Council Agenda Summary Report TO: Town Council THROUGH: FROM: Brittney Sandoval, Town Administrator AGENDA ITEM: Awards Presentation DATE: June 2, 2026 CONSENT AGENDA OLD BUSINESS NEW BUSINESS ATTORNEY REVIEW: YES: NO: N/A: FINANCIAL IMPACT: YES: NO: 5.C SUMMARY & RECOMMENDATION: Awards Presentation If Yes, Please Explain: N/A RECOMMENDATION: 6

Town of Lake Hamilton Town Council Agenda Summary Report TO: THROUGH: FROM: AGENDA ITEM: Parks & Recreation Board Application DATE: June 2, 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): Parks & Recreation Application.pdf 7

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Town of Lake Hamilton Town Council Agenda Summary Report TO: THROUGH: FROM: AGENDA ITEM: May 5, 2026, Regular Council Meeting minutes DATE: June 2, 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): May 5, 2026 Regular Council Meeting minutes.pdf 9

May 5, 2026, Town Council Regular Meeting Minutes 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). Eric DeHaven from Polk Regional Water Cooperative presented to the Council. Mayor Hall opened for public comments. Cora Roberson commented. 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 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 April 14, 2026, Regular Council Meeting minutes 10

May 5, 2026, Town Council Regular Meeting Minutes 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. Ron Barwaskas commented. Misael Ortega commented. David Gregory commented. Mayor Hall closed the hearing. 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. 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. Clark Campbell representative of the owner presents to the Council. The Town Council discussed. Mayor Hall opens the hearing to public comments. There was no public comments; the hearing was closed. Motioned made by Ortega to approve 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).Hall aye, Mathis nay, Demanche aye, Collier nay and Ortega aye. Motion passed 3-2. 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). The applicant requested for this item to be removed from the agenda. The Town Council granted the request. 11

May 5, 2026, Town Council Regular Meeting Minutes 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. The applicant requested for this item to be removed from the agenda. The Town Council granted the request. Resolution R-2026-XX for the Right of Way Dedication for Parcel ID 272809000000024330 ( Water Treatment Facility). Public Works Director Henry presented to the Town Council. The Town Council discussed. Motion made by Demanche and a second by Ortega to approve Resolution R-2026-XX for the Right of Way Dedication for Parcel ID 272809000000024330 ( Water Treatment Facility). A roll call vote was taken. Hall aye, Mathis aye, Ortega aye, Collier aye and Demanche aye. Motion passed 5-0. Consider Administrative Approval for SHIP (State Housing Initiatives Partnership) Replacement (Reasonable Accommodation) request for 802 Scenic Hwy S., Lake Hamilton, FL 33851 Planner Assistant Shawna presented the item to the Council. Motion made by Collier and a second by Demanche to approve SHIP (State Housing Initiatives Partnership) Replacement (Reasonable Accommodation) request for 802 Scenic Hwy S., Lake Hamilton, FL 33851 A roll call vote was taken. Hall aye, Mathis aye, Ortega aye, Collier aye and Demanche aye. Motion passed 5-0. Consider Interlocal Agreement with Grady Judd, Polk County Sheriff's Office, for Telecommunication and IT Services. Chief of Police Votour presented the item to the Council. The Town Council discussed. Motion made Demanche and a second by Collier to continue it to the next meeting. A roll call vote was taken. Hall aye, Mathis aye, Ortega aye, Collier aye and Demanche aye. Motion passed 5-0. State Funding for Opioid Use Disorder Training for Police Officers. Chief of Police Votour presented the item to the Council. The Town Council discussed. Motion made Mathis and a second by Demanche to approve training for opioid use disorder A roll call vote was taken. Hall aye, Mathis aye, Ortega aye, Collier aye and Demanche aye. Motion passed 5-0. Resolution R-2026-XX Budget Amendment for wastewater impact fees to Wastewater project. Public Works Director Henry presented to the Town Council. The Town Council discussed. Motion made by Demanche and a second by Mathis to approve Resolution R-2026-XX Budget Amendment for wastewater impact fees to Wastewater project. A roll call vote was taken. Hall aye, Mathis aye, Ortega aye, Collier aye and Demanche aye. Motion passed 5-0. 12

May 5, 2026, Town Council Regular Meeting Minutes STAFF REPORTS Town Administrator Sandoval: She submitted the staff reports to the Council. She informed the Council that the staff will be working on the July event. Application for vendors is available and of no charge. The next event will be Juneteenth on June 27th, the parade will start at 3pm and the event will end at 9 pm. She also informed the Council that May 25th, Town Hall will be closed due to Memorial Day. She also reminded the Council that behind the water bills, the Town send out Newsletter. The newsletter is full of updates on the Town, information and upcoming Town events. She encourages others to read it. Town Clerk Borja: The Town Clerk informed the Council of their upcoming Chamber luncheon in May in Haines City. She also reminded the Council there will be no ridge dinner this month. She asked the Council what times they could meet with the Public Works Director and Pennoni between May 14th and May 15th. Town Attorney Sabatini: He asked the Council what day he could meet and present updates on the new legislation. Town Council: Mr.Collier asked how the Town Attorney charged the Town per hour. Mrs. Demanche request from the Council to meet for a workshop. The Council was in consensus to set up a workshop meeting on May 26, 2026, at 6:00 pm. ADJOURNMENT Mayor Hall Adjourned the meeting at 9:13 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 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). 13

May 5, 2026, Town Council Regular Meeting Minutes ATTEST: _________________________________ Phyllis Hall, Mayor ___________________________________ Jacqueline Borja, Town Clerk ___________________________________ Brittney Sandoval, Town Administrator 14

Town of Lake Hamilton Town Council Agenda Summary Report TO: Town Council THROUGH: Planning Commission FROM: Shawna Schuette, Assistant Planner I AGENDA ITEM: Second Reading and Adoption of 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). First Reading of Ordinance was held on April 7, 2026. DATE: June 2, 2026 CONSENT AGENDA OLD BUSINESS NEW BUSINESS ATTORNEY REVIEW: YES: NO: N/A: FINANCIAL IMPACT: YES: NO: 8.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 15

Business Impact Estimate Form Kokomo Groves.pdf Affidavit - Notice of Hearing 2026-05-18 Commerical EXECUTED.pdf Kokomo Grove Environmental Study (1).pdf 16

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 SOUTH SIDE OF KOKOMO ROAD, APPROXIMATELY 400 FT. EAST OF US 27 FROM TOWN AGRICULTURAL LANDS (AG) TO TOWN COMMERCIAL SERVICE (CS); TRANSMITTING SAID AMENDMENT TO FLORIDA COMMERCE FOR NOTIFICATION; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICTS; PROVIDING FOR REPEALS; PROVIDING FOR CODIFICATION; PROVIDING FOR ADMINISTRATIVE CORRECTION OF SCRIBENER’S ERRORS; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. WHEREAS, Section 163.3161 through 163.3215, Florida Statutes, the Community Planning Act, empowers and mandates the Town of Lake Hamilton, Florida, to plan for future development and growth and to adopt and amend comprehensive plans, or elements or portions thereof, to guide their future development and growth; and WHEREAS, Kokomo Grove LLC. An active Florida corporation (the “Applicant”) requests to change the Future Land Use from Town Agricultural Lands (AG) to Town Commercial/Service (CS) classification on approximately +/-11.16 acres generally located along the south side of Kokomo Road, approximately 400 ft. East of US 27, legally described in Exhibit “A”; and WHEREAS , pursuant to Section 163.3184, Florida Statutes, the Town Council held a public hearing on the small-scale Future Land Use Amendment as shown in Exhibit “B”, with due public notice having provided, to obtain public comment, and considered all written and oral comments received during public hearings, including support documents; and WHEREAS, in exercise of its authority the Town Council has determined it necessary to adopt this Map Amendment to the Town’s Comprehensive Plan, which are attached hereto as Exhibit “B” and is attached and made a part thereof to ensure that the Plan is in full compliance with the Laws of the State of Florida ; to preserve and enhance present advantages ; encourage the most appropriate use of the land, water and resources consistent with the public interest; and deal effectively with future problems that may result from the use and development of land within the Town of Lake Hamilton.by this reference made a part hereof, to ensure that the Comprehensive Plan is in full compliance with the laws of the State of Florida; and 17

Ordinance 2026-XX Page 2 of 6 NOW, THEREFORE BE IT ENACTED BY THE TOWN COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF LAKE HAMILTON, FLORIDA: SECTION 1. ORDINANCE PROVISIONS. The provisions set forth in the recitals of this Ordinance (whereas clauses) are hereby adopted by the Town Council as legislative findings and intent of the Ordinance. SECTION 2. AMENDMENT TO THE FUTURE LAND USE MAP. The Future Land Use Map of the Town’s Comprehensive Plan is hereby amended and reflect the change the Future Land Use from Town Agricultural Lands (AG) to Town Commercial/Service (CS) classification for the subject properties as legally described in Exhibit “A” and mapped as shown on Exhibit “B” which is attached and made part hereof. SECTION 3. TRANSMITTAL TO AG