061626 Package1
Regular Board of County Commissioners Meeting · 2026-06-16 · agenda_packet
Highlands County Board of County Commissioners meeting on June 16, 2026. Key actions included approving agreements for disaster debris removal and recovery services with Phillips Environmental LLC as the prime contractor and Ceres Environmental Services, Inc. as the secondary contractor. The board also approved an amendment to an agreement with Otis Elevator Company for $15,854.16 and an amendment to the Healthy Families Florida Agreement for $193,116. A presentation was given regarding Sebring Airport Authority's capital projects, including the Webster Turn Dr. Rehabilitation ($2,940,000), Fuel Farm Improvements ($852,000), South Partial Parallel Taxiway D ($2,837,000), and Airfield Drainage - Phase 2 ($3,044,630). An agreement amendment with Associated Asphalt, LLC for $1,000,000 was approved. The board also considered a request to waive Landfill Tipping Fees for the Highway Park Neighborhood Council Great American Cleanup, estimating 12 tons of waste with a waived cost of $660.00. A resolution was adopted to vacate existing drainage easements. An ordinance extending a burn ban was considered. A special exception approval dated May 12, 2020, for property at 80 Hicoria Road, Venus, Florida, owned by CompostUSA of Highlands County, LLC, was amended. The board also approved an agreement amendment with Associated Asphalt, LLC for $1,000,000.00. A grant application for the Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) was considered, with a required local match of $200,000 and additional costs of $199,859.99, totaling $399,859.99.
Agenda items
- 1. COMMERICAL AUTOMOBILE LIABILITY (including owned,
- 1. Faith Family Responsibile Fatherhood Proc June 2026
- Government Authority
- 1. Keep and maintain public records required by the COUNTY to
- 1. M. Culpepper Employee of the 1st quarter
- 1. Meeting Called to Order: Invitation to fill out "Comments by the Public" forms
- 1. Meeting Called to Order: Invitation to fill out "Comments by the Public" forms
- 1. Phillips Env. Agreement Partially executed
- 1. SAA HCBCC June 2026
- Site Prep, Grading & Hardscape
- Utilities (Sub)
- Electrical
- General Contractor
- Building & Industrial Supply
- 1. Service Award Bio 2nd meeting June 2026
- 1. The name of the insured CONTRACTOR,
- 1. To the best of the CONTRACTOR’s knowledge, all data offered by the
- 2. COMMERCIAL GENERAL LIABILITY (including bodily
- 2. Phillips Environmental COI
- Site Prep, Grading & Hardscape
- Waste Management
- Engineering & Architecture
- Building & Industrial Supply
- Trucking & Freight
- General Contractor
- 2. The amount of any damages claimed accurately reflects the Claimant’s actual
- 2. The specified job by name and job number,
- 2. Upon request from the COUNTY's custodian of public records,
- 3. Ensure that public records which are exempt or confidential and
- 3. GENERAL AGGREGATE: Three Million Dollars
- 3. List "HIGHLANDS COUNTY" as an Additional Insured,
- 4. Announcements
- Legal Services
- Engineering & Architecture
- 4. Announcements
- Legal Services
- Engineering & Architecture
- Government Authority
- 4. PRODUCTS AND COMPLETED OPERATIONS: Three Million
- 4. Recognition of the Indemnification requirements of this
- 4. Upon completion of the contract, transfer, at no cost, to the
- Legal Services
- General Contractor
- Office & Business Support Services
- Building & Industrial Supply
- 5. EXCESS COVERAGE: One Million Dollars ($1,000,000.00);
- 5. The name of the insurer,
- 6. The number of the policy,
- 6. WORKERS’ COMPENSATION: Statutory limits which cover all
- Commercial & Business Insurance
- Legal Services
- Accounting & Tax
- 7. POLLUTION LIABILITY INSURANCE: Two Million
- 7. The effective date,
- 8. The termination date,
- 9. A statement that the insurer will mail notice to the COUNTY at
- 9. Committee Assignments
- 9. Committee Assignments
- A. Board payables from June 16, 2026, through July 6, 2026
- A. Board payables from June 16, 2026, through July 6, 2026
- A. Compensation for services completed by the CONTRACTOR will be in
- Legal Services
- Accounting & Tax
- Business Consulting
- A. County Attorney Status Report
- A. County Attorney Status Report
- A. Employee of the Quarter for the 1st quarter 2026.
- A. Employee of the Quarter for the 1st quarter 2026.
- A. In the event of termination of this Agreement by the COUNTY, and not due to the
- A. It is understood that the CONTRACTOR shall provide and pay for all labor, tools,
- A. Pursuant to Florida Statutes, section 287.138, and under penalty of perjury by the
- A. Pursuant to Florida Statutes, sections 287.1346 and 787.06, and under penalty of
- A. Request approval of Agreement with Phillips Environmental LLC from RFP 25
- Site Prep, Grading & Hardscape
- Waste Management
- Engineering & Architecture
- Building & Industrial Supply
- General Contractor
- A. Request approval of Agreement with Phillips Environmental LLC from RFP 25
- Site Prep, Grading & Hardscape
- Waste Management
- Building & Industrial Supply
- Equipment & Vehicle Rental
- Engineering & Architecture
- Government Authority
- A. Request approval of Amendment 1 with Associated Asphalt, LLC
- Site Prep, Grading & Hardscape
- Building & Industrial Supply
- General Contractor
- A. Request approval of Amendment 1 with Associated Asphalt, LLC
- Site Prep, Grading & Hardscape
- Concrete & Masonry
- Building & Industrial Supply
- Utilities (Sub)
- A. Request approval of two (2) regular members to the Tourist Development
- A. Request approval of two (2) regular members to the Tourist Development
- A. Second Public Hearing to consider proposed amendments to the Land
- Legal Services
- Engineering & Architecture
- A. Second Public Hearing to consider proposed amendments to the Land
- Legal Services
- Engineering & Architecture
- Business Consulting
- A. The CONTRACTOR has represented to the COUNTY that it possesses a level of
- A. The CONTRACTOR shall maintain the following types of insurance, with the
- A. The CONTRACTOR shall respond in writing to each Claimant/Complainant
- A. The CONTRACTOR understands that by virtue of this Agreement, all of its
- A. This Scope of Services is for Disaster Debris Removal and Recovery Services
- Site Prep, Grading & Hardscape
- Utilities (Sub)
- Trucking & Freight
- Waste Management
- Construction (Other)
- Building & Industrial Supply
- Equipment & Vehicle Rental
- Engineering & Architecture
- Business Consulting
- Government Authority
- B. County Administrator Status Report
- B. County Administrator Status Report
- B. For every insurance policy required hereunder, the CONTRACTOR shall provide
- B. In the event of termination of this Agreement due to the fault of the
- B. Presentation of Years of Service Awards
- B. Presentation of Years of Service Awards
- B. Pursuant to Florida Statutes, Section 119.0701:
- B. Request adoption of Ordinance 25-26-16 for Tourist Development Tax
- Legal Services
- Government Authority
- B. Request adoption of Ordinance 25-26-16 for Tourist Development Tax
- Accounting & Tax
- Legal Services
- Government Authority
- B. Request approval of Agreement with Ceres Environmental Services, Inc. from
- Site Prep, Grading & Hardscape
- Waste Management
- Engineering & Architecture
- Building & Industrial Supply
- General Contractor
- B. Request approval of Agreement with Ceres Environmental Services, Inc. from
- Site Prep, Grading & Hardscape
- Waste Management
- Engineering & Architecture
- Building & Industrial Supply
- General Contractor
- B. Request approval to apply for the Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG)
- Building & Industrial Supply
- General Contractor
- Construction (Other)
- Electrical
- HVAC & Climate Control
- Plumbing
- Site Prep, Grading & Hardscape
- Engineering & Architecture
- Government Authority
- B. Request approval to apply for the Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG)
- Building & Industrial Supply
- Construction (Other)
- Government Authority
- B. Request reappointment of John Haviland to Health Facilities Authority. ($0)
- B. Request reappointment of John Haviland to Health Facilities Authority. ($0)
- B. Services to be performed in accordance with this Agreement are subject to the
- Legal Services
- Business Consulting
- Accounting & Tax
- Engineering & Architecture
- Office & Business Support Services
- B. The CONTRACTOR covenants and agrees that it and its employees, agents, sub
- B. The CONTRACTOR shall have a representative of the CONTRACTOR
- B. The CONTRACTOR shall submit all resolved claims to the COUNTY’s
- B. The CONTRACTOR understands that in addition to criminal penalties for
- B. The CONTRACTOR understands that in addition to criminal penalties for
- Legal Services
- General Contractor
- Building & Industrial Supply
- Landscaping & Lawn Service
- Site Prep, Grading & Hardscape
- B. The CONTRACTOR will maintain an adequate and competent staff in order to
- C. CONTRACTOR agrees to comply with public records laws, specifically to:
- C. CONTRACTOR shall keep a spreadsheet of all records of claims and complaints
- Legal Services
- Accounting & Tax
- Office & Business Support Services
- C. Consideration of Second Statement of Legislative Intent for amendments to
- Legal Services
- C. Consideration of Second Statement of Legislative Intent for amendments to
- Legal Services
- Office & Business Support Services
- C. If, at any time during the contract term, the service performed, or work done by
- C. Payment will be based on receipt of a proper invoice and satisfactory contract
- C. Request adoption of Resolution No. 25-26-121 to Vacate Existing Drainage
- Legal Services
- Engineering & Architecture
- Title & Settlement Services
- C. Request adoption of Resolution No. 25-26-121 to Vacate Existing Drainage
- Engineering & Architecture
- Legal Services
- C. Request approval of Proclamation recognizing June as Faith, Family and
- C. Request approval of Proclamation recognizing June as Faith, Family and
- C. Request to waive the Landfill Tipping Fees for Highway Park Neighborhood
- Waste Management
- C. Request to waive the Landfill Tipping Fees for Highway Park Neighborhood
- Waste Management
- Site Prep, Grading & Hardscape
- C. The CONTRACTOR shall name "Highlands County" as an additional insured, to
- Commercial & Business Insurance
- Legal Services
- C. The CONTRACTOR shall provide the requested services, including operations
- General Contractor
- Site Prep, Grading & Hardscape
- Restoration & Waterproofing
- Utilities (Sub)
- Waste Management
- Engineering & Architecture
- Business Consulting
- Building & Industrial Supply
- Equipment & Vehicle Rental
- Trucking & Freight
- C. The CONTRACTOR will ensure that all of its employees, agents, sub
- D. Invoices shall not request or charge sales tax
- D. Presentation regarding Sebring Airport Authoritiy's capital projects, current
- D. Presentation regarding Sebring Airport Authoritiy's capital projects, current
- General Contractor
- Site Prep, Grading & Hardscape
- Concrete & Masonry
- Electrical
- HVAC & Climate Control
- Plumbing
- Roofing
- Painting & Flooring
- Drywall & Insulation
- Windows, Doors & Glass
- Building & Industrial Supply
- Real Estate Development
- Engineering & Architecture
- D. Receipt of certificates or other documentation of insurance or policies or copies of
- D. Request adoption of Ordinance No. 25-26-17, extension of a burn ban
- D. Request adoption of Ordinance No. 25-26-17, extension of a burn ban
- D. Request approval for Amendment 1 to the Agreement with Otis Elevator
- Elevator & Lift Installation
- Utilities (Sub)
- D. Request approval for Amendment 1 to the Agreement with Otis Elevator
- Elevator & Lift Installation
- D. Request approval of Amendment 2 for the Healthy Families Florida Agreement
- D. Request approval of Amendment 2 for the Healthy Families Florida Agreement
- Accounting & Tax
- Office & Business Support Services
- Business Consulting
- D. The CONTRACTOR shall be solely responsible for the means, methods,
- D. The CONTRACTOR shall have available a wide variety of emergency
- E. At the sole discretion of the COUNTY, COUNTY crews may mobilize to
- E. Request adoption of Resolution No. 25-26-135, amending the Special
- Legal Services
- Engineering & Architecture
- Site Prep, Grading & Hardscape
- Construction (Other)
- Building & Industrial Supply
- Real Estate Development
- E. Request adoption of Resolution No. 25-26-135, amending the Special
- Legal Services
- E. Request approval of budget amendment No. 25-26-086 increasing the funds in
- Legal Services
- Business Consulting
- E. Request approval of budget amendment No. 25-26-086 increasing the funds in
- Legal Services
- Accounting & Tax
- Business Consulting
- Office & Business Support Services
- E. The CONTRACTOR shall ensure that any sub-contractor(s), hired to perform any
- Legal Services
- Commercial & Business Insurance
- E. The CONTRACTOR’s workforce shall be neat and clean in appearance and shall
- F. Employees or subcontractors of the CONTRACTOR shall not be assisted nor
- F. Request adoption of Resolution No. 25-26-132 and Amendment 11 to the
- Utilities (Sub)
- Lighting & Low-Voltage Systems
- Engineering & Architecture
- Government Authority
- F. Request adoption of Resolution No. 25-26-132 and Amendment 11 to the
- Utilities (Sub)
- Electrical
- Lighting & Low-Voltage Systems
- Engineering & Architecture
- Legal Services
- Government Authority
- F. The CONTRACTOR hereby waives for itself and for its insurers and
- F. The CONTRACTOR, at no cost to COUNTY, shall conduct annual planning and
- G. Request adoption of Resolution 25-26-092 granting the Authority of the County
- Legal Services
- Government Authority
- G. Request adoption of Resolution 25-26-092 granting the Authority of the County
- Government Authority
- G. The CONTRACTOR shall ensure its firm and all personnel are properly licensed
- G. The COUNTY shall be exempt from, and in no way liable for, any sums of
- H. All insurance carriers shall have an AM Best Resting of at least A- and a size of
- H. Request approval of a letter of support for The Guiding Lights Church Corp.'s
- Government Authority
- Commercial & Business Insurance
- Building & Industrial Supply
- General Contractor
- Electrical
- Plumbing
- HVAC & Climate Control
- Lighting & Low-Voltage Systems
- Site Prep, Grading & Hardscape
- Security & Fire Systems Installation
- Engineering & Architecture
- Business Consulting
- Legal Services
- Waste Management
- Home Health & Senior Care
- H. Request approval of a letter of support for The Guiding Lights Church Corp.'s
- Electrical
- Lighting & Low-Voltage Systems
- Construction (Other)
- Building & Industrial Supply
- Engineering & Architecture
- Legal Services
- Security & Fire Systems Installation
- H. The COUNTY requires the CONTRACTOR to remove all their personnel from
- I. All facilities of the COUNTY are smoke and tobacco free. Violations of this
- I. CONTRACTOR employs a risk management and insurance program that
- Legal Services
- Commercial & Business Insurance
- General Contractor
- Building & Industrial Supply
- Office & Business Support Services
- I. Request approval of the Office of the State Court Administrator Project Plan
- I. Request approval of the Office of the State Court Administrator Project Plan
- J. CONTRACTOR’s employees and subcontractors shall be prohibited from using
- J. Request approval of the Settlement Agreement between Highlands County
- Legal Services
- J. Request approval of the Settlement Agreement between Highlands County
- Legal Services
- K. Background check: Prior to CONTRACTOR’s service employees and/or
- Legal Services
- Security & Fire Systems Installation
- Security Services
- Accounting & Tax
- Business Consulting
- K. Request approval of the minutes from the May 5, 2026, and May 19, 2026,
- K. Request approval of the minutes from the May 5, 2026, and May 19, 2026,
- L. Technician Qualifications: All services will be performed by a fully trained
- M. The CONTRACTOR shall take all reasonable precautions for, and will be
- a. Debris collection zone maps;
- b. Primary road clearance routes; and
- i. Preliminary Disaster Debris Management Site (“DDMS”) selections;
- i. The CONTRACTOR’s name as it appears in this Agreement
- ii. Review and updating of:
- ii. The date of the invoice preparation
- iii. An identifying number to facilitate identification of the invoice
- iv. Itemized amounts
- ix. The Exhibit “B” line item number for each item being invoiced
- v. Total amount due
- vi. The Purchase Order number
- vii. A description and location of Work performed, including the date(s)
- viii. All applicable charges and discounts
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