Polk County commissioners approve Northridge Trail reimbursement, radio purchase, land-use changes and Inwood street‑lighting MSBU rates

The Polk County Board of County Commissioners on July 1 approved a series of administrative and land‑use actions, including a developer reimbursement agreement for a county roadway, a radio purchase for the utilities division, two expedited land‑use approvals and the creation of a consolidated Inwood Street lighting municipal service benefit unit (MSBU) with tentative assessment rates for fiscal year 2025–26.

The board approved a roadway construction infrastructure reimbursement agreement with East Group Properties Incorporated that will allow the developer to design, permit and construct approximately a half‑mile segment of the proposed Northridge Trail Roadway. County staff told the board Polk County’s reimbursement to the developer will not exceed $4,181,255 and that funding is budgeted and available in the FY 24–25 general capital improvement fund. County Manager Bill Beasley presented the item and the board voted to approve the agreement; the transcript shows the motion passed without recorded opposition.

The board also approved a one‑time utilities division purchase of 90 Motorola radio units and related services under existing county agreement 15‑09 with Motorola Solutions at a cost not to exceed $269,754.56. Manager Bill Beasley said the radios are intended to improve communications during storms…