Transportation Planning Organization (TPO) · April 9, 2026
Meeting date: April 9, 2026Summarized 2026-09-01 17:13
# Summary: Polk TPO Regular Board Meeting — April 9, 2026
## Public Comment
Two members of the public (Robert Lee and Sharon Garrett) spoke in opposition to the proposed Central Polk Parkway East alignment; Lee submitted a petition opposing the project. No board action was taken in response during this segment.
## Consent Agenda (Items 5–10)
All six items passed as a block with no separate discussion, **moved by Vice-Chair Greenway, seconded by Commissioner A. Troutman**, carried without dissent:
- Approval of prior meeting minutes
- Executive Director quarterly timesheets/expense reimbursements
- Polk TPO Certification Review
- Resolution 2026-03 (authorizing Transportation Disadvantaged Trust Fund grant application)
- Amended and Restated CFMPOA Interlocal Agreement
- Selection Committee's recommended list of General Planning Consultant firms (RFP No. 25-687)
## Other Action Items
**Item 11 — TIP Amendment (public hearing):** Amendment adds an additional lane on west side of I-4 between US 27 and CR 532. No public comment received. **Moved by Commissioner Wilson, seconded by Commissioner A. Troutman**; approved by roll call without dissent.
**Item 12 — Resolution 2026-04, SR 60 Scenic Highway designation:** **Moved by Commissioner LaLonde, seconded by Commissioner A. Troutman**; passed unanimously. Discussion included Vice-Chair Greenway's concern about whether designation would restrict future road expansion (staff clarified it would not) and Commissioner Wilson's emphasis on need for expansion/coordination with Osceola County.
**Item 13 — HDR Engineering CSA (I-4 Intermodal Passenger Rail Station Study), not-to-exceed $500,000:** **Moved by Vice-Chair Greenway, seconded by Commissioner A. Troutman.** This was the meeting's contested item — **passed 15–2**, with **Commissioner Braswell and Mayor Hall opposed.** Braswell raised concerns about SunRail and financial responsibility; staff clarified the study concerns high-speed rail, not SunRail. Commissioner Musick voiced concerns but supported proceeding.
**Item 14 — Resolution 2026-05 (Amended FY 2024/25–2025/26 UPWP/MPO Funding Agreement):** Shifts funds for the I-4 rail study into the new FY 2026/27–2027/28 UPWP. **Moved by Commissioner A. Troutman, seconded by Commissioner Santiago**; carried without dissent.
**Item 15 — Resolution 2026-06 (New FY 2026/27–2027/28 UPWP/MPO Funding Agreement):** **Moved by Commissioner Wilson, seconded by Commissioner Coney**; carried without dissent.
## Notable Financial/Reporting Figures
- HDR Engineering contract: **not-to-exceed $500,000**
- FDOT Target Zero safety plan: **~$15 million** across 11 projects planned for FY 2026–2031
- New UPWP (FY 26/27–27/28) allocation: **$2,730,292**; a future amendment will add **$500,000** in carryover pending new contract authorization
- TA/CM grant cycle closed March 31 with six applications submitted
## Other Notes
- Commissioner Arroyo announced he will no longer serve on the TPO Board.
- Meeting adjourned 10:35 a.m. (motion by Commissioner Coney, seconded by Commissioner Santiago).