Avisos públicos, recursos e información
The proposed ordinance amends Polk County Ordinance 21-006, the Economic Development Ad Valorem Tax Exemption for Agro-Iron, LLC, which is an exemption from certain ad valorem taxation which the Board previously approved in 2021, based on the company’s intent to create new, high-wage full-time jobs in Polk County and make a substantial capital investment with its expansion in Polk County. The proposed amending ordinance will revise the term of the exemption from the previously approved seven-year period of 2026-2032 to instead run from 2028 through 2034.
A public hearing will be held on Tuesday, May 5, 2026, at 9 a.m., or as soon thereafter as may be heard, in the Commission Boardroom, County Administration Building, 330 W. Church St., Bartow, FL 33830.
Estimación de la repercusión económica directa de la ordenanza propuesta en las empresas privadas con ánimo de lucro del condado: $0,00
Estimación de los costes directos de cumplimiento en que pueden incurrir razonablemente las empresas: $0,00
Cualquier nueva tasa o tarifa impuesta por la ordenanza propuesta: $0,00
Estimación de los costes de regulación del Condado, incluidos los ingresos estimados de cualquier nueva tasa o canon para cubrir dichos costes: $0.00
Good faith estimate of the number of businesses likely to be impacted by the proposed ordinance: 1
Additional information (if any, but may wish to include the methodology used to derive information for #1 and #2, above. For example: County staff solicited comments from businesses in the County as to the potential impact of the proposed ordinance by contacting the chamber of commerce, social media posting, direct mail or direct email, posting on County website, public workshop, etc. You may also wish to include efforts made to reduce the potential fiscal impact on businesses based on feedback from businesses. You may also wish to state here that the proposed ordinance is a generally applicable ordinance that applies to all persons similarly situated (individuals as well as businesses) and, therefore, the proposed ordinance does not impose costs only upon businesses.):
None.
The proposed ordinance amends Polk County Ordinance 2024-015, the Economic Development Ad Valorem Tax Exemption for DR Horton, Inc., which is an exemption from certain ad valorem taxation which the Board previously approved in 2024, based on the company’s intent to create new, high-wage full-time jobs in Polk County and make a substantial capital investment with its expansion in Polk County. The proposed amending ordinance will revise the term of the exemption from the previously approved eight-year period of 2026-2033 to instead run from 2027 through 2034.
A public hearing will be held on Tuesday, May 5, 2026, at 9 a.m., or as soon thereafter as may be heard, in the Commission Boardroom, County Administration Building, 330 W. Church St., Bartow, FL 33830.
Estimación de la repercusión económica directa de la ordenanza propuesta en las empresas privadas con ánimo de lucro del condado: $0,00
Estimación de los costes directos de cumplimiento en que pueden incurrir razonablemente las empresas: $0,00
Cualquier nueva tasa o tarifa impuesta por la ordenanza propuesta: $0,00
Estimación de los costes de regulación del Condado, incluidos los ingresos estimados de cualquier nueva tasa o canon para cubrir dichos costes: $0.00
Good faith estimate of the number of businesses likely to be impacted by the proposed ordinance: 1
Additional information (if any, but may wish to include the methodology used to derive information for #1 and #2, above. For example: County staff solicited comments from businesses in the County as to the potential impact of the proposed ordinance by contacting the chamber of commerce, social media posting, direct mail or direct email, posting on County website, public workshop, etc. You may also wish to include efforts made to reduce the potential fiscal impact on businesses based on feedback from businesses. You may also wish to state here that the proposed ordinance is a generally applicable ordinance that applies to all persons similarly situated (individuals as well as businesses) and, therefore, the proposed ordinance does not impose costs only upon businesses.):
None.
The proposed ordinance amends Polk County Ordinance 22-018, the Economic Development Ad Valorem Tax Exemption for Publix Super Markets, Inc. (IT Headquarters), which is an exemption from certain ad valorem taxation which the Board previously approved in 2022, based on the company’s intent to create new, high-wage full-time jobs in Polk County and make a substantial capital investment with its expansion in Polk County. The proposed amending ordinance will revise the term of the exemption from the currently approved ten-year period of 2026-2035 (as amended by Ord. 25-029) to run from 2027 through 2036.
A public hearing will be held on Tuesday, May 5, 2026, at 9 a.m., or as soon thereafter as may be heard, in the Commission Boardroom, County Administration Building, 330 W. Church St., Bartow, FL 33830.
Estimación de la repercusión económica directa de la ordenanza propuesta en las empresas privadas con ánimo de lucro del condado: $0,00
Estimación de los costes directos de cumplimiento en que pueden incurrir razonablemente las empresas: $0,00
Cualquier nueva tasa o tarifa impuesta por la ordenanza propuesta: $0,00
Estimación de los costes de regulación del Condado, incluidos los ingresos estimados de cualquier nueva tasa o canon para cubrir dichos costes: $0.00
Good faith estimate of the number of businesses likely to be impacted by the proposed ordinance: 1
Additional information (if any, but may wish to include the methodology used to derive information for #1 and #2, above. For example: County staff solicited comments from businesses in the County as to the potential impact of the proposed ordinance by contacting the chamber of commerce, social media posting, direct mail or direct email, posting on County website, public workshop, etc. You may also wish to include efforts made to reduce the potential fiscal impact on businesses based on feedback from businesses. You may also wish to state here that the proposed ordinance is a generally applicable ordinance that applies to all persons similarly situated (individuals as well as businesses) and, therefore, the proposed ordinance does not impose costs only upon businesses.):
None.
| Cartel de aviso público # | Nombre/Número de caso | Reunión de la Comisión de Planificación | Audiencia pública del Consejo de Administración | Funcionario encargado de las audiencias sobre el uso del suelo |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 71 | LDCPAL-2025-1 GPK Holly Hill Groves 2 | 7/9/2025 | 8/5/2025 & 12/16/2025 | |
| 108 | LDCPAL-2025-6 APP Poinciana- Bayberry St. | 9/10/2025 | 11/4/2025 & 1/6/2026 | |
| 119 | LDCPAS-2025-21 Autopista Old Tampa - Zona industrial CPA | 10/1/2025 | 2 de diciembre de 2025 | |
| 120 | LDCPAS-2025-22 Sala de máquinas Este CPA | 10/1/2025 | 2 de diciembre de 2025 |
Anexo 2: Baremo de tasas de impacto sobre el transporte
(Sólo tasas industriales y de almacén)
| Categoría de uso del suelo | Unidad | Distrito A | Distrito B | Distrito C |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Industrial | 1.000 pies cuadrados | $1,641 | $1,600 | $1,273 |
| Almacén | 1.000 pies cuadrados | $2,337 | $2,278 | $1,813 |
| Categoría de uso del suelo | Unidad | Distrito A | Distrito B | Distrito C |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Industrial | 1.000 pies cuadrados | $1,732 | $1,689 | $1,344 |
| Almacén | 1.000 pies cuadrados | $2,467 | $2,405 | $1,914 |
| Categoría de uso del suelo | Unidad | Distrito A | Distrito B | Distrito C |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Industrial | 1.000 pies cuadrados | $1,824 | $1,778 | $1,415 |
| Almacén | 1.000 pies cuadrados | $2,597 | $2,532 | $2,015 |