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Manatee County Meeting (summary 472) — Summary

Tuesday, March 12, 2024 · Government meeting record

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Recorded outcome

The Board approved the purchase of the Emerson Point Preserve for $15.5 million, with the contract subject to review by the County Attorney.

The Manatee County Board of County Commissioners approved a $15.5 million land acquisition for the Emerson Point Preserve and appointed four new members to the Infrastructure Sales Tax Citizens Oversight Committee. The Board also authorized fare-free transit for all Manatee County Area Transit (MCAT) routes.

Why it matters

Residents will see changes to local transit costs, land conservation efforts, and oversight of infrastructure tax spending.

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George Kruse

County Commissioner (At-Large)

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3 recorded votes

  1. Recorded vote

    Approve Consent Agenda - Voted yes; the record reports passed.

  2. Recorded vote

    Direct County Administrator and staff to move forward with purchase of Emerson Point Preserve for $15.5 million, subject to County Attorney review. - Voted yes; the record reports passed.

  3. Recorded voteItem Proclamations

    Approve Proclamations - Voted yes; the record reports passed.

Direct County Administrator and staff to move forward with purchase of Emerson Point Preserve for $15.5 million, subject to County Attorney review.

passedYes 7No 0

Voted yes

  • Rahn
  • Satcher
  • Ballard
  • Van Ostenbridge
  • Turner
  • Bearden
  • Kruse

Approve Proclamations

passedYes 7No 0

Voted yes

  • Rahn
  • Satcher
  • Ballard
  • Van Ostenbridge
  • Turner
  • Bearden
  • Kruse

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Minutes textManatee County Meeting (summary 472) — Summary

BOCC Regular March 12, 2024 - Regular Meeting - 9:00 AM County Administration, 1st Floor Chambers

A.

CALL TO ORDER

B.

INVOCATION (The Commission does not endorse the religious beliefs of any speaker.)

Invocation led by Pastor Benjamin Bruce, Harbor Life Church

C.

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

Pledge of Allegiance led by O-4 LCDR Robert De Pol, U.S. Navy

D.

ANNOUNCEMENTS

Updates to Agenda

E.

REQUESTS BY COMMISSIONERS (Items to be pulled from Consent Agenda)

Items removed from the Consent Agenda will be taken up for discussion and vote following the approval of the Consent Agenda.

F.

AWARDS/PRESENTATIONS/PROCLAMATIONS

Awards

1.

Presentation of the March Employee of the Month Award to Susan Montgomery

2.

Presentation of Team Award to Brandy Wilkins and Jenny Ference

3.

Presentation of Team Award to Bridget Dalpe, Nancy Fitzgerald, Brandon Buechner, and Pat Hussey

Presentations

4.

Presentation on Community and Veterans Services Handy Bus Wraps

Proclamations (Motion required to adopt proclamations)

Pass - Motion made to Approve - Proclamations (Motion required to adopt proclamations) made by Commissioner James Satcher and seconded by Commissioner Amanda Ballard

For: 7 Mike Rahn, James Satcher, Amanda Ballard, Kevin Van Ostenbridge, Ray Turner, Jason Bearden, George Kruse Against: 0 The motion carried 7-0.

5.

Adoption and Presentation of Proclamation Designating April 2024, as "Child Abuse Prevention Month" in Manatee County

6.

Adoption and Presentation of Proclamation Designating March 17-23, 2024, as "National Surveyors & Mappers Week" in Manatee County

7.

Adoption and Presentation of Proclamation Designating April 8-12, 2024, as "Public Works Week" in Manatee County

8.

Adoption and Presentation of Proclamation Designating April 2024 as "Water Conservation Month" in Manatee County

9.

Adoption and Presentation of Proclamation designating March 17, 2024, as "St. Mary's Missionary Baptist Church Day" in Manatee County

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  • Agenda item 54Contractsapproved - unanimous 7-0

    The Board approved the purchase of the Emerson Point Preserve for $15.5 million, with the contract subject to review by the County Attorney.

    Emerson Point Preserve Land Acquisition

    $15,500,000 · Purchase price for Emerson Point Preserve

  • Agenda item 47Other meeting itemsapproved

    The Board authorized the Manatee County Area Transit (MCAT) to stop collecting fares for all fixed and paratransit routes.

    MCAT Fare Collection

  • Agenda item 53Budget and financeapproved

    The Board appointed four new members to the committee responsible for overseeing infrastructure tax spending.

    Infrastructure Sales Tax Citizens Oversight Committee Appointments

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